The triumph of faith over death, or, The just man's memoriall compris'd in a panegyrick and sermon, at the funerall of the religious, most learned Dr. Combar, late master of Trinity Colledge in Cambridge, and deane of Carlile / delivered in Trinity Colledge chappel, by R.B. ... the 29. of March, 1653.
If the Spirit of him, that raised up Jesus from the dead, dwell in you, He that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortall Bodies by His Spirit, that dwelleth in you.
If the Spirit of him, that raised up jesus from the dead, dwell in you, He that raised up christ from the dead shall also quicken your Mortal Bodies by His Spirit, that dwells in you.
IT is a true saying of Athenagoras, that Christian Philosopher, NONLATINALPHABET, There is no Truth though never so ancient and grounded upon the Word,
IT is a true saying of Athenagoras, that Christian Philosopher,, There is no Truth though never so ancient and grounded upon the Word,
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which must not be understood of the nature of Truth it selfe, that Virgin Daughter of Almighty God, but to the malice of the Devill, and to the madnesse of Heretickes, and others his instruments, that do corrupt and blast it.
which must not be understood of the nature of Truth it self, that Virgae Daughter of Almighty God, but to the malice of the devil, and to the madness of Heretics, and Others his Instruments, that do corrupt and blast it.
It is a Principle all the World over, except among Atheists, that omne verum est à Deo, omne falsum à Diabolo, omnis error ab homine, All Truth is from God, as the prime authour of it, all falsity from the Devill, all errour from man; The last goes alwayes under the vizard of the first ( i.e. errour under the mask of Truth) But the Second, i. e. falshood confronts Truth to the face,
It is a Principle all the World over, except among Atheists, that omne verum est à God, omne falsum à Diabolo, omnis error ab homine, All Truth is from God, as the prime author of it, all falsity from the devil, all error from man; The last Goes always under the vizard of the First (i.e. error under the mask of Truth) But the Second, i. e. falsehood confronts Truth to the face,
So bold and daring are Hereticks, that they have in their audacious writings strook at the very Essence, Power, Mercy, Truth, and Justice of God: of this latter sort are they, who deny the Resurrection, they strike at Gods Power,
So bold and daring Are Heretics, that they have in their audacious writings strook At the very Essence, Power, Mercy, Truth, and justice of God: of this latter sort Are they, who deny the Resurrection, they strike At God's Power,
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and overthrow his other Attributes, as Wisdome, Truth and Justice. Thus did Hymenaeus and Philetus (Men given up to carnall delights as their Name imports,).
and overthrow his other Attributes, as Wisdom, Truth and justice. Thus did Hymenaeus and Philetus (Men given up to carnal delights as their Name imports,).
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The like did the Valentinians, who asserted most falsly that Christ redeemed onely our Soules, and not our Bodies, and so contenting themselves with vaine Phantastike Speculations, they slighted all good works,
The like did the Valentinians, who asserted most falsely that christ redeemed only our Souls, and not our Bodies, and so contenting themselves with vain Phantastike Speculations, they slighted all good works,
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Nam qui Resurrectionem carnis non credit, quid ille boni credat aut faciat? He that believes not the Resurrection of the Flesh after Death, what good can be expected to be done by him in this Life? To these we may adde the Manichees, who rejected the Resurrection as fabulous,
Nam qui Resurrectionem carnis non credit, quid Isle boni Credat Or Faciat? He that believes not the Resurrection of the Flesh After Death, what good can be expected to be done by him in this Life? To these we may add the manichees, who rejected the Resurrection as fabulous,
and a recantation of their errour seiz'd on their Tongues, had they but read and believed that portion of Gods Word, which I have now read unto you, If the spirit, &c. He shall quicken, or restore to Life your mortall and dead Bodies, which now,
and a recantation of their error seized on their Tongues, had they but read and believed that portion of God's Word, which I have now read unto you, If the Spirit, etc. He shall quicken, or restore to Life your Mortal and dead Bodies, which now,
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whilst you live, may truly be said to be dead, because they have the Seale of Death as it were stampt upon them, being by reason of sinne, mortis necessitati facta obnoxia, ut quasi jam habeantur & dicantur mortua, So St. Augustine, where he affirmes against the Pelagians and Philosophers, that if man had not sinned, he should not have died out of any necessity of nature (as they maintained,
while you live, may truly be said to be dead, Because they have the Seal of Death as it were stamped upon them, being by reason of sin, mortis Necessitati facta obnoxia, ut quasi jam habeantur & dicantur Mortua, So Saint Augustine, where he affirms against the Pelagians and Philosophers, that if man had not sinned, he should not have died out of any necessity of nature (as they maintained,
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and with them Eugubinus upon the second of Genesis. ) Against these we must assert with the forenamed learned Father, That man before the fall had a mortall body,
and with them Eugubinus upon the second of Genesis.) Against these we must assert with the forenamed learned Father, That man before the fallen had a Mortal body,
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First, Suppositio. Secondly, Positio, a Supposition and a Position, or positive assertion. If the Spirit, &c. Here is the Supposition. He shall quicken, &c. This the Position.
First, Supposition. Secondly, Positio, a Supposition and a Position, or positive assertion. If the Spirit, etc. Here is the Supposition. He shall quicken, etc. This the Position.
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In the first Generall I shall unfold or open these foure particulars. First, Quis. Secondly, Cujus. Thirdly, Quare. Fourthly, Quid. Who this Spirit is.
In the First General I shall unfold or open these foure particulars. First, Quis. Secondly, Cujus. Thirdly, Quare. Fourthly, Quid. Who this Spirit is.
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How, or by whom it is derived and conveyed unto us, our mortall or dead bodies shall be quickned or raised to life by the power and efficacy of the same Blessed Spirit.
How, or by whom it is derived and conveyed unto us, our Mortal or dead bodies shall be quickened or raised to life by the power and efficacy of the same Blessed Spirit.
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And whilst I undertake this and my next laborious task, I shall implore that holy spirit in the words of Divine Nazianzen, defending the Deity of the Holy Ghost against the Macedonians, NONLATINALPHABET, &c.
And while I undertake this and my next laborious task, I shall implore that holy Spirit in the words of Divine Nazianzen, defending the Deity of the Holy Ghost against the Macedonians,, etc.
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First, by the NONLATINALPHABET, the spirit in my Text we must not understand with the Macedonians and Socinians (who joyne issue in their impious Heresies) NONLATINALPHABET,
First, by the, the Spirit in my Text we must not understand with the Macedonians and socinians (who join issue in their impious Heresies),
and consecrating them to Divine uses, This was the cursed Opinion of Samosatenus, concurring herein with the forenamed Hereticks, but by the spirit you must conceive the third person of the glorious Trinity, who with the Father and the Sonne is the same in the Essence of the Deity, and most powerfull dignity;
and consecrating them to Divine uses, This was the cursed Opinion of Samosatene, concurring herein with the forenamed Heretics, but by the Spirit you must conceive the third person of the glorious Trinity, who with the Father and the Son is the same in the Essence of the Deity, and most powerful dignity;
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And therefore the Scholemen conclude that this Holy spirit is the Third Person, Non gradu sed ordine, The third in order not degree, the third, non naturae diversitate, aut Majestatis inaequalitate,
And Therefore the Schoolmen conclude that this Holy Spirit is the Third Person, Non Grade sed Order, The third in order not degree, the third, non naturae diversitate, Or Majestatis inaequalitate,
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We reade in the Apocalyps that St. John saw in a Vision a pure River of living Water (or water of life) cleare as Christall, proceeding out of the Throne of God and of the Lambe:
We read in the Apocalypse that Saint John saw in a Vision a pure River of living Water (or water of life) clear as Crystal, proceeding out of the Throne of God and of the Lamb:
that pure River of living water, what is it (sayes Justin Martyr ) but the everliving most pure and loving spirit, who is called NONLATINALPHABET living Water, John 7. and proceeds after an ineffable manner from God the Father and the Sonne, who is Agnus et Leo, a Lamb and a Lyon, a gentle Lambe to the Saints,
that pure River of living water, what is it (Says Justin Martyr) but the everliving most pure and loving Spirit, who is called living Water, John 7. and proceeds After an ineffable manner from God the Father and the Son, who is Agnus et Leo, a Lamb and a lion, a gentle Lamb to the Saints,
as is evident, first by all those Divine properties which are ascribed to Him equally with the Father and the Sonne, viz. Eternity, Omnipresence, and Omniscience. Secondly, by his Divine workes as Creation, the mission or sending of Christ, The gifts of Tongues and Miracles.
as is evident, First by all those Divine properties which Are ascribed to Him equally with the Father and the Son, viz. Eternity, Omnipresence, and Omniscience. Secondly, by his Divine works as Creation, the mission or sending of christ, The Gifts of Tongues and Miracles.
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This NONLATINALPHABET, The consubstantiality of the Holy Ghost with the other two Persons is confirmed by the next, which is the second particular of my Text, the Cujus, Him. If the spirit of Him, &c. Him, that is, the Father and the Sonne as God, who by the power of the God-head raised himselfe as Man. Hee was quickned by the spirit, that is by the strength or vertue of the God-head. NONLATINALPHABET so Theophylact.
This, The consubstantiality of the Holy Ghost with the other two Persons is confirmed by the next, which is the second particular of my Text, the Cujus, Him. If the Spirit of Him, etc. Him, that is, the Father and the Son as God, who by the power of the Godhead raised himself as Man. He was quickened by the Spirit, that is by the strength or virtue of the Godhead. so Theophylact
The manner of which procession, if I should goe about to declare out of the Fathers, Schoolemen and other Moderne Writers, I might either speake and not be understood,
The manner of which procession, if I should go about to declare out of the Father's, Schoolmen and other Modern Writers, I might either speak and not be understood,
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Onely this I shall commend to your better understandings, thus much you must know and believe against the Pneumatomachists, that this Procession of the Holy Ghost from the Father and the Sonne denotes his Communion with both in the Essence or Substance of the Deity, that he is (as Beza observes from this place) Verus deus, a true Consubstantiall God, who together with the Father and the Sonne (as it is in the Athanasian Creed ) is for ever to be worshipped and glorified.
Only this I shall commend to your better understandings, thus much you must know and believe against the Pneumatomachists, that this Procession of the Holy Ghost from the Father and the Son denotes his Communion with both in the Essence or Substance of the Deity, that he is (as Beza observes from this place) Verus deus, a true Consubstantial God, who together with the Father and the Son (as it is in the Athanasian Creed) is for ever to be worshipped and glorified.
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As for those Racovian Hereticks the Socinians in Poland, and their English followers the Crellianists, who maintaine the contrary, I heartily wish they may not finde in their Soules and Bodies the weight of that heavy curse in the Toletan Councell pronounced against the Adversaries of the Holy Ghost, it is this;
As for those Racovian Heretics the socinians in Poland, and their English followers the Crellianists, who maintain the contrary, I heartily wish they may not find in their Souls and Bodies the weight of that heavy curse in the Toledan Council pronounced against the Adversaries of the Holy Ghost, it is this;
Quicunque spiritum sanctum non credit, aut non crediderit a Patre & Filio procedere, eumque non dixerit co-eternum esse Patri & Filio & Co-essentialem, Anathema sit. i. e.
Quicunque spiritum sanctum non credit, Or non crediderit a Patre & Filio procedere, eumque non dixerit co-eternum esse Patri & Filio & Co-essentialem, Anathema fit. i. e.
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The third Particular proposed, and now briefly to be discussed is, Quare, why this third Person in the Trinity is called spirit? I answer for these three Reasons.
The third Particular proposed, and now briefly to be discussed is, Quare, why this third Person in the Trinity is called Spirit? I answer for these three Reasons.
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as as it were, spirat, breatheth, and that immediately, into the hearts of Men good motions tending to God and savouring of Holinesse. Whatsoever Gifts and Graces we have, they are all,
as as it were, spirat, breathes, and that immediately, into the hearts of Men good motions tending to God and savouring of Holiness. Whatsoever Gifts and Graces we have, they Are all,
as it were by a breath, insensibly and irresistibly blown into, and wrought in us by this one blessed spirit of Grace, who divides to every man severally NONLATINALPHABET as he pleaseth, 1 Cor. 12.11. This NONLATINALPHABET, as, implieth these foure Particulars NONLATINALPHABET.
as it were by a breath, insensibly and irresistibly blown into, and wrought in us by this one blessed Spirit of Grace, who divides to every man severally as he Pleases, 1 Cor. 12.11. This, as, Implies these foure Particulars.
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Thirdly, Ratione aequalitatis cum Patre & Filio, by reason of his equality with the Father and the Sonne, and this is evidenced by that sweete promise of our Saviour, I will pray the Father, and hee shall give you another Comforter;
Thirdly, Ration aequalitatis cum Patre & Filio, by reason of his equality with the Father and the Son, and this is evidenced by that sweet promise of our Saviour, I will pray the Father, and he shall give you Another Comforter;
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upon which Text Greg. Naz. has this learned Glosse, which makes for our present purpose, NONLATINALPHABET, Againe, NONLATINALPHABET, &c. This terme, Another, denotes his equality with the Father and the Sonne in Majesty and Power:
upon which Text Greg. Nazareth has this learned Gloss, which makes for our present purpose,, Again,, etc. This term, another, denotes his equality with the Father and the Son in Majesty and Power:
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To this end too, and for this cause he is call'd the Finger of God, Luke 11. If I by the Finger of God, &c. which is explained, Mat. 10. If I by the spirit of God, on the former Text Beza has this glosse, he is called Gods Finger, Quia est Patris & Filii co-essentialis virtus, per quem exerit Dominus virtutem suam:
To this end too, and for this cause he is called the Finger of God, Lycia 11. If I by the Finger of God, etc. which is explained, Mathew 10. If I by the Spirit of God, on the former Text Beza has this gloss, he is called God's Finger, Quia est Patris & Sons co-essentialis virtus, per Whom exerit Dominus virtutem suam:
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whence it is, as St. Ambrose notes, that their Soules are perfect Pictures of the Almighty God, and of their Lord Christ, and both Soules and Bodies Temples of the Holy Ghost;
whence it is, as Saint Ambrose notes, that their Souls Are perfect Pictures of the Almighty God, and of their Lord christ, and both Souls and Bodies Temples of the Holy Ghost;
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And because the Spirit is all the evidence we have for Heaven, and happinesse, and all our hope of blisse depends upon our having of it, I shall first open the point,
And Because the Spirit is all the evidence we have for Heaven, and happiness, and all our hope of bliss depends upon our having of it, I shall First open the point,
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Secondly, I shall endeavour to cleare your evidences by acquainting your devotions with some speciall Rules or Characters, whereby you may collect to the eternall comfort of your Soules, that you are the Houses or Temples of the Holy Ghost.
Secondly, I shall endeavour to clear your evidences by acquainting your devotions with Some special Rules or Characters, whereby you may collect to the Eternal Comfort of your Souls, that you Are the Houses or Temples of the Holy Ghost.
First, The Holy Ghost or Spirit of God dwells in the Soule of a Saint, not locally but virtually, in that it begets, encreases and continues by constant and fresh supplies of Grace his holy Gifts and heavenly Graces in us, of which we reade Gal 5. Jerem. 11.2.
First, The Holy Ghost or Spirit of God dwells in the Soul of a Saint, not locally but virtually, in that it begets, increases and continues by constant and fresh supplies of Grace his holy Gifts and heavenly Graces in us, of which we read Gall 5. Jeremiah 11.2.
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2. To intimate Generalitatem Dominii the Generality of that power. 3. To demonstrate Stabilitatem Domini, the Stability and Constancy of this Heavenly and most Holy Inhabitant, who is the Lord that changes not, &c.
2. To intimate Generalitatem Dominii the Generality of that power. 3. To demonstrate Stabilitatem Domini, the Stability and Constancy of this Heavenly and most Holy Inhabitant, who is the Lord that changes not, etc.
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The first is, Opus generans, To beget in the heart a settled and full perswasion of a Mans Reconciliation with God in Christ, Rom. 8.16. The same Spirit beareth witnesse with our Spirit, that we are the Children of God.
The First is, Opus generans, To beget in the heart a settled and full persuasion of a men Reconciliation with God in christ, Rom. 8.16. The same Spirit bears witness with our Spirit, that we Are the Children of God.
This Plerophory, or full perswasion arises from a reflective act of Faith comparing what it findes in the Word, which is the Testimony of the Spirit, with that which it finds and feeles in our Soules or Spirits, and thence drawing this joyfull conclusion, that we are the Sonnes of God. Now the spirit testifies and assures us in the Word, that they are the elected and adopted Sons of God, who are sanctified. 2 Thess. 2.13. Who hath chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the spirit.
This Plerophory, or full persuasion arises from a reflective act of Faith comparing what it finds in the Word, which is the Testimony of the Spirit, with that which it finds and feels in our Souls or Spirits, and thence drawing this joyful conclusion, that we Are the Sons of God. Now the Spirit Testifies and assures us in the Word, that they Are the elected and adopted Sons of God, who Are sanctified. 2 Thess 2.13. Who hath chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit.
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And he that findes in himselfe the Pledges of Gods Eternall favour, the Fruits of the spirit recorded, Gal. 5. The principall or prime whereof by way of manifestation is Love, that vestis pretiosa animae, ex pretiosis filis, i. e. Dei beneficis homini collatis contexta;
And he that finds in himself the Pledges of God's Eternal favour, the Fruits of the Spirit recorded, Gal. 5. The principal or prime whereof by Way of manifestation is Love, that Clothing Pretiosa Spirits, ex pretiosis filis, i. e. Dei Benefices Homini collatis contexta;
Love to God and Love to Man, or Love of God for himselfe, and Love of Man for God, the former expressed by Ʋniversality of Obedience to his Commands, the latter by our mercy and goodnesse stretch'd even to our Enemies, He that finds his Soule decked with this precious Garment, beautified with this heavenly Jewell, on which is engraven the expresse Image of God (who is Love, the God of Love essentially and causally ) He may inferre from this gracious worke of the Spirit, that he is reconciled to God, that God is his Friend, his Sinnes (which God hates,
Love to God and Love to Man, or Love of God for himself, and Love of Man for God, the former expressed by Ʋniversality of obedience to his Commands, the latter by our mercy and Goodness stretched even to our Enemies, He that finds his Soul decked with this precious Garment, beautified with this heavenly Jewel, on which is engraven the express Image of God (who is Love, the God of Love essentially and causally) He may infer from this gracious work of the Spirit, that he is reconciled to God, that God is his Friend, his Sins (which God hates,
Our love to God is but a reflex beame darted into our Soules from that Eternall Sonne of Love, which burnes hot without wasting or the least Diminution.
Our love to God is but a reflex beam darted into our Souls from that Eternal Son of Love, which burns hight without wasting or the least Diminution.
The second worke of the Spirit as Lord in us, is opus supprimens, to suppresse all bad motions to sinne, arising either from the corruption of our natures, from the World without,
The second work of the Spirit as Lord in us, is opus supprimens, to suppress all bad motions to sin, arising either from the corruption of our nature's, from the World without,
Secondly, an hungring and thirsting after Grace, an eager desire above all things in the World to be at unity with God in Christ, and to be reconciled unto him when we have provoked him by any hainous sin, &c. The third worke of the Holy Ghost in us is opus vivificans, a quickning or enlivening worke.
Secondly, an hungering and thirsting After Grace, an eager desire above all things in the World to be At unity with God in christ, and to be reconciled unto him when we have provoked him by any heinous since, etc. The third work of the Holy Ghost in us is opus vivificans, a quickening or enlivening work.
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So in our Regeneration, which is a new Creation, Psal. 51.10. there is ever a Principle of Light infused into the Soule before we can have life, or be quickned in the exercise or doing of good.
So in our Regeneration, which is a new Creation, Psalm 51.10. there is ever a Principle of Light infused into the Soul before we can have life, or be quickened in the exercise or doing of good.
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and we his Children, that Christ is our Saviour, &c. Such a strong Faith is the Adamant that nothing will breake, the Palme that sinks not under the most weighty burden;
and we his Children, that christ is our Saviour, etc. Such a strong Faith is the Adamant that nothing will break, the Palm that sinks not under the most weighty burden;
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witnesse too, that renownd for undanted constancy Dr. Taylor of Hadley, who, when he came within two miles of the place where he was executed, fetched a leape or two, and withall said;
witness too, that renowned for undaunted constancy Dr. Taylor of Hadley, who, when he Come within two miles of the place where he was executed, fetched a leap or two, and withal said;
Now lack I but two stiles, and I am even at my Fathers House (he meant Heaven ) witnesse likewise that famous Hawkes in the booke of Martyrs, who being desired to give a signe whether the Fire was tolerable to be borne, promised it to his friends,
Now lack I but two stile, and I am even At my Father's House (he meant Heaven) witness likewise that famous Hawks in the book of Martyrs, who being desired to give a Signen whither the Fire was tolerable to be born, promised it to his Friends,
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and, after all expectation was past, he lift up his hands halfe burned, and being on a light Fire with great rejoycing strook them three times together.
and, After all expectation was passed, he lift up his hands half burned, and being on a Light Fire with great rejoicing strook them three times together.
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but from a lively Faith in Christ, the fruit and effect of Gods Spirit, and the cause of a lively Hope of happinesse, which Hope is the Root and Seminary of good workes,
but from a lively Faith in christ, the fruit and Effect of God's Spirit, and the cause of a lively Hope of happiness, which Hope is the Root and Seminary of good works,
Let whole troopes of trouble, let Sicknesse or Poverty, &c. seize upon, or lay seige to a righteous Soule armed with a strong affiance in the Lord Jesus; it defies this Host, this tormenting Regiment of Sinne and Satan, it sees Christ behind this Mud-wall, and beholds a Saviour under this Vizard, it discernes a mercifull hand through this black Cloud, the hand of a wise God, and indulgent Father, the Heart of a tenderly loving elder Brother, who, knowing the mold whereof we be made, doth exactly measure out every crosse unto us,
Let Whole troops of trouble, let Sickness or Poverty, etc. seize upon, or lay siege to a righteous Soul armed with a strong affiance in the Lord jesus; it defies this Host, this tormenting Regiment of Sin and Satan, it sees christ behind this Mudwall, and beholds a Saviour under this Vizard, it discerns a merciful hand through this black Cloud, the hand of a wise God, and indulgent Father, the Heart of a tenderly loving elder Brother, who, knowing the mould whereof we be made, does exactly measure out every cross unto us,
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Therefore a faithfull Soule having an Eye to this gentle Hand, he solaces himselfe with this perswasion, from that Principle his Faith extracts this infallible conclusion, that this trouble or crosse is not the Axe of perdition,
Therefore a faithful Soul having an Eye to this gentle Hand, he solaces himself with this persuasion, from that Principle his Faith extracts this infallible conclusion, that this trouble or cross is not the Axe of perdition,
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but the pruning Knife of correction that God hath given a more strict charge to the army of afflictions, than Davids was to Ioab and his followers, Doe the young man no harme, doe mine anointed no hurt, &c. Nay he is assured not onely of the Negative, but also of the Affirmative, that is, not onely of this, that his crosse or affliction shall not hurt him, but also doe him much good;
but the pruning Knife of correction that God hath given a more strict charge to the army of afflictions, than Davids was to Ioab and his followers, Do the young man no harm, do mine anointed no hurt, etc. Nay he is assured not only of the Negative, but also of the Affirmative, that is, not only of this, that his cross or affliction shall not hurt him, but also do him much good;
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Hee knowes that affliction is Gods Physick, Medicina animae, and so it is, sanativa mali praeteriti, praeservativa à malo, conservativa in bono, it is administred to us by our heavenly Physitian, to cure us of our sinnes past, by driving us to repentance, to prevent sinnes to come, by begetting in us humility and a carefull watchfulnesse over our wayes;
He knows that affliction is God's Physic, Medicina Spirits, and so it is, sanativa mali praeteriti, praeservativa à Malo, conservativa in Bono, it is administered to us by our heavenly physician, to cure us of our Sins past, by driving us to Repentance, to prevent Sins to come, by begetting in us humility and a careful watchfulness over our ways;
And lastly to preserve and keepe us in well-doing, whilst God denies a man health and riches, which He knowes would be to him the f•mes of sinne and wickednesse:
And lastly to preserve and keep us in welldoing, while God Denies a man health and riches, which He knows would be to him the f•mes of sin and wickedness:
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and embraces with thankfulnesse, knowing, that comfort is laid up and hid for him, though for the present it be hid from him, (light is sown for the Righteous) and that as the crosse came from Heaven, so it will carry us thither, upon the back (or rather merits) of our crucified Lord Iesus.
and embraces with thankfulness, knowing, that Comfort is laid up and hid for him, though for the present it be hid from him, (Light is sown for the Righteous) and that as the cross Come from Heaven, so it will carry us thither, upon the back (or rather merits) of our Crucified Lord Iesus.
Secondly, as in Adversity, so in Death it selfe Faith hath a quickning vertue, to support us in our encounter with that Giant, with that great Goliah, who defies all the Host of Infidells, holds them in bondage all the dayes of their lives,
Secondly, as in Adversity, so in Death it self Faith hath a quickening virtue, to support us in our encounter with that Giant, with that great Goliath, who defies all the Host of Infidels, holds them in bondage all the days of their lives,
Let Death dresse it selfe like the cruellest and most bloudy fury, come with all her Racks, Fires, Strappadoes, wild beasts, all her exquisite tortures invented by the wit of the most savage Tyrants, Faith will set a Woman, a child to make sport with it, to dare and tire it, and its executioners.
Let Death dress it self like the Cruellest and most bloody fury, come with all her Racks, Fires, Strappadoes, wild beasts, all her exquisite tortures invented by the wit of the most savage Tyrants, Faith will Set a Woman, a child to make sport with it, to Dare and tire it, and its executioners.
A faithfull man dying lookes up to Iesus (as Alexander look'd his Physitian in the face, when he dranke off his potion wherein he was told there was poyson) and being assured that Christ drunk out of Deaths bitter Cup an eternall health to all Mankinde, suck'd the Gall and Venome out of it,
A faithful man dying looks up to Iesus (as Alexander looked his physician in the face, when he drank off his potion wherein he was told there was poison) and being assured that christ drunk out of Death's bitter Cup an Eternal health to all Mankind, sucked the Gall and Venom out of it,
This pious thought had St. Cyprian of it, who, when he was condemned to die by Valerian, did lift up his hands and eyes to Heaven, and cheerfully replied at the hearing of his fatall sentence;
This pious Thought had Saint Cyprian of it, who, when he was condemned to die by Valerian, did lift up his hands and eyes to Heaven, and cheerfully replied At the hearing of his fatal sentence;
Death with the greatest welcome and delight that can be imagined, as a messenger from their heavenly Father to invite them to a Palace from a Prison, to a Court of Glory, from a Dungeon of sorrow, to be solaced and feasted amongst the Saints and Angels with heavenly delicacies, the chiefe dish of which glorious banquet is the Vision of Almighty God, to behold the soule-ravishing aspect of our Lord Iesus now glorified.
Death with the greatest welcome and delight that can be imagined, as a Messenger from their heavenly Father to invite them to a Palace from a Prison, to a Court of Glory, from a Dungeon of sorrow, to be solaced and feasted among the Saints and Angels with heavenly delicacies, the chief dish of which glorious banquet is the Vision of Almighty God, to behold the Soul ravishing aspect of our Lord Iesus now glorified.
Death is the Rich mans feare, the good mans wish, whose sinnes are washed away in the bloud of the Lamb Christ Iesus, whose person is therefore reconciled to God, who upon this ground has a good Conscience, a Conscience that is quiete bona, that is not troubled nor staind with unrepented sinnes.
Death is the Rich men Fear, the good men wish, whose Sins Are washed away in the blood of the Lamb christ Iesus, whose person is Therefore reconciled to God, who upon this ground has a good Conscience, a Conscience that is quiet Bona, that is not troubled nor stained with unrepented Sins.
When there is great Faith in the Heart there will be much prayer in the mouth, Charity in the Hand, sedulity in the Feet to move with alacrity in those paths which tend to God, and bend toward Heaven.
When there is great Faith in the Heart there will be much prayer in the Mouth, Charity in the Hand, sedulity in the Feet to move with alacrity in those paths which tend to God, and bend towards Heaven.
Faith like the Spring in a Watch sets all the Wheeles or Members of the Body on worke, Faith reflecting upon the Promises, and having with Moses respect unto the great recompence of the reward of everlasting Life.
Faith like the Spring in a Watch sets all the Wheels or Members of the Body on work, Faith reflecting upon the Promises, and having with Moses respect unto the great recompense of the reward of everlasting Life.
Doubtlesse David prayed to God for the enlargement or encrease of Faith, when he desired so often (as we finde in the Psalmes ) to be quickned. This livelinesse in duty,
Doubtless David prayed to God for the enlargement or increase of Faith, when he desired so often (as we find in the Psalms) to be quickened. This liveliness in duty,
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though they want inward comfort, which is oftentimes denied to many a deare Saint, it being a dish reserved for many a one till he comes to partake of the Heavenly Banquet: and let me advise such,
though they want inward Comfort, which is oftentimes denied to many a deer Saint, it being a dish reserved for many a one till he comes to partake of the Heavenly Banquet: and let me Advice such,
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who are of the Familie or off-spring of faithfull Abraham: This King of Spirits, and Lord of Soules hath a Throne of Grace set up in his Childrens heart, he rules and raignes in them by his blessed and holy Spirit, whose Dominium and the parts of it you have heard;
who Are of the Family or offspring of faithful Abraham: This King of Spirits, and Lord of Souls hath a Throne of Grace Set up in his Children's heart, he rules and reigns in them by his blessed and holy Spirit, whose Dominium and the parts of it you have herd;
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Now followes the second particular, which is Dominii generalitas, the Generality of the Spirits Lording power in us, of which with much brevity and concisenesse.
Now follows the second particular, which is Dominii generalitas, the Generality of the Spirits Lording power in us, of which with much brevity and conciseness.
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The Soule of Man may be fitly resembled to Noahs Arke, in which there were, First, Second and Third stories, Gen. 6. So in the soule there be upper and lower roomes, the superiour, and inferiour faculties,
The Soul of Man may be fitly resembled to Noahs Ark, in which there were, First, Second and Third stories, Gen. 6. So in the soul there be upper and lower rooms, the superior, and inferior faculties,
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First, it dwells or resides in the understanding, which is the Soul's NONLATINALPHABET, the upper loft, by clearing the darke and dimme eye of it, by begetting in it a saving knowledge, whereby we come to know the things of God, 1 Cor. 2.12.
First, it dwells or resides in the understanding, which is the Soul's, the upper loft, by clearing the dark and dim eye of it, by begetting in it a Saving knowledge, whereby we come to know the things of God, 1 Cor. 2.12.
those things which are revealed to us in his Word concerning our future end, which is our soules salvation, and the meanes to attaine unto it, which, is by faith in Christs satisfaction, made to his Fathers Justice by his obedience to the Law for us, &c.
those things which Are revealed to us in his Word Concerning our future end, which is our Souls salvation, and the means to attain unto it, which, is by faith in Christ satisfaction, made to his Father's justice by his Obedience to the Law for us, etc.
where it is said of her that shee laid up in her heart (NONLATINALPHABET, kept close) the things that were related to her from the Angels by the Shepheards concerning her Sonne, and our Lord Jesus. Whose memories are sanctified, they will retaine more of a Sermon than a Song, more of a Chapter read,
where it is said of her that she laid up in her heart (, kept close) the things that were related to her from the Angels by the Shepherds Concerning her Son, and our Lord jesus. Whose memories Are sanctified, they will retain more of a Sermon than a Song, more of a Chapter read,
when the Soule is truly sanctified, when we love and desire nothing but God and goodnesse, when we hate and shun nothing more than sinne and ungodlinesse,
when the Soul is truly sanctified, when we love and desire nothing but God and Goodness, when we hate and shun nothing more than sin and ungodliness,
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when our desires in meate and drinke are so ordered, as holy Austines were, who (as he confesses of himselfe) ever used his meat as Physick: when too the desires of apparell or riches are so tempered and regulated, that these three vertues, Sobriety, Contentation and Chastity, shine in our actions and in the whole course of our lives, we may inferre upon these and the former grounds, that we are possessed by the Spirit of Grace, that He dwells in us, which in the Third place denotes Stabilitatem Domini, His continuance or constant abode in us.
when our Desires in meat and drink Are so ordered, as holy Austine's were, who (as he Confesses of himself) ever used his meat as Physic: when too the Desires of apparel or riches Are so tempered and regulated, that these three Virtues, Sobriety, Contentation and Chastity, shine in our actions and in the Whole course of our lives, we may infer upon these and the former grounds, that we Are possessed by the Spirit of Grace, that He dwells in us, which in the Third place denotes Stabilitatem Domini, His Continuance or constant Abided in us.
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For the gifts and calling of God are without Repentance, Rom. 11 29. If once truly sanctified thou shalt be surely saved, whom I love, I love unto the end.
For the Gifts and calling of God Are without Repentance, Rom. 11 29. If once truly sanctified thou shalt be surely saved, whom I love, I love unto the end.
preserved by Gods Power, it will budde and sprout out againe, when, after the Winter of temptation, the Soule is refresh'd with the Spring of Consolation.
preserved by God's Power, it will bud and sprout out again, when, After the Winter of temptation, the Soul is refreshed with the Spring of Consolation.
It is a good rule of the Schooles, Fides quoad actum secundum amittatur, nunquam ' tamen amittitur quoad habitum & actum primum, quo apprehendit Christum.
It is a good Rule of the Schools, Fides quoad Acts secundum amittatur, Never ' tamen amittitur quoad habitum & Acts primum, quo apprehendit Christ.
after the generall explanation of the termes or phrase in my Text, to prescribe unto you some speciall rules, whereby you may collect or conclude that you are inhabited by the Spirit.
After the general explanation of the terms or phrase in my Text, to prescribe unto you Some special rules, whereby you may collect or conclude that you Are inhabited by the Spirit.
and I shall rest for this discovery in the judgement of St. Augustine, If any one (sayes he) desires to be assured that his soule is the habitation of the Holy Spirit; Let him seriously consider, Quâ humilitate repugnat superbiae. First,
and I shall rest for this discovery in the judgement of Saint Augustine, If any one (Says he) Desires to be assured that his soul is the habitation of the Holy Spirit; Let him seriously Consider, Quâ humilitate repugnat superbiae. First,
whether humility (which is a vile or meane esteeme of ones selfe) has driven all kind of pride (which is an inordinate desire of excellency) out of his heart.
whither humility (which is a vile or mean esteem of ones self) has driven all kind of pride (which is an inordinate desire of excellency) out of his heart.
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Secondly, let him examine and make a speciall inquiry into himselfe, whether benevolence or a well-wishing affection has suppressed in his breast all envy and malice:
Secondly, let him examine and make a special inquiry into himself, whither benevolence or a Well-wishing affection has suppressed in his breast all envy and malice:
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Quâ benevolentiâ obluctetur Invidiae. Thirdly, let him consider and inquire, quam non capiatur adulantium linguis, quamque bonis delectetur alienis linguis,
Quâ benevolentiâ obluctetur Invidiae. Thirdly, let him Consider and inquire, quam non capiatur adulantium linguis, quamque bonis delectetur alienis linguis,
An pro malo non cupiat malum reddere, malitque multas oblivisci injurias, quàm imaginem & similitudinem Conditoris sui amittere, qui pluit super justos & injustos, &c. i. e.
an Pro Malo non cupiat malum reddere, malitque multas Oblivion injurias, quàm imaginem & similitudinem Creator's sui amittere, qui pluit super justos & injustos, etc. i. e.
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Fifthly, whether he hath not a revengefull spirit, and had rather forget many injuries, than by revenging himselfe on his enemies lose the Image of (or make himselfe unlike to) his Heavenly Father, who sendeth Raine upon the just and unjust, who hath likewise said in his word, Vengeance is mine, &c. Sixthly, Ipsam demum Charitatem omnium virtutum matrem inquirat;
Fifthly, whither he hath not a revengeful Spirit, and had rather forget many injuries, than by revenging himself on his enemies loose the Image of (or make himself unlike to) his Heavenly Father, who sends Rain upon the just and unjust, who hath likewise said in his word, Vengeance is mine, etc. Sixthly, Ipsam demum Charitatem omnium Virtues matrem inquirat;
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and if he finds there the love of God and his Neighbour, so rooted and settled, that he could be willing to die, and is ready to do any thing for God, and stands in this frame and posture of mind toward man, that he doth to others what he would have done to himself, being of a mercifull disposition,
and if he finds there the love of God and his Neighbour, so rooted and settled, that he could be willing to die, and is ready to do any thing for God, and Stands in this frame and posture of mind towards man, that he does to Others what he would have done to himself, being of a merciful disposition,
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and bountifull Spirit, Quisquis est hujusmodi, Deum & Rectorem & Habitatorem esse non dubitet, whosoever he be that is of this heavenly temper, he may assure his Soule that it is the mansion,
and bountiful Spirit, Quisquis est hujusmodi, God & Rectorem & Habitatorem esse non dubitet, whosoever he be that is of this heavenly temper, he may assure his Soul that it is the mansion,
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or habitacle of God his Maker. I might adde to these three other markes out of Nazianzen, in one of his orations, where he ascribes three speciall operations to the spirit of grace, 1. NONLATINALPHABET, 2. NONLATINALPHABET. 3. NONLATINALPHABET. A purifying, An enflaming, An elevating work or operation.
or habitacle of God his Maker. I might add to these three other marks out of Nazianzen, in one of his orations, where he ascribes three special operations to the Spirit of grace, 1., 2.. 3.. A purifying, an enflaming, an elevating work or operation.
but heat of zeal which enflames them, and love to God, but like fire too in that they are ever soaring and mounting upwards upon the wings of Prayer and Meditation, upon the wing of contempt of things here below, The Spirit of God, that descended upon the Apostles in the likenesse of fire, dwells in such Souls,
but heat of zeal which enflames them, and love to God, but like fire too in that they Are ever soaring and mounting upward upon the wings of Prayer and Meditation, upon the wing of contempt of things Here below, The Spirit of God, that descended upon the Apostles in the likeness of fire, dwells in such Souls,
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and at the great day, the great God that rais'd up Jesus from the dead, will raise up their bodies by virtue of that powerfull NONLATINALPHABET, the Holy Spirit of grace.
and At the great day, the great God that raised up jesus from the dead, will raise up their bodies by virtue of that powerful, the Holy Spirit of grace.
This is the fructus inhabitantis Spiritus, the blessed fruit or effect of the spirits dwelling in us, which is the first particular of the last generall part of my Text, which is also seconded with another,
This is the fructus inhabitantis Spiritus, the blessed fruit or Effect of the spirits Dwelling in us, which is the First particular of the last general part of my Text, which is also seconded with Another,
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This is effected by the H. Spirit, by the spirit immediatly, whose instrumentall action is used by the Father and Son, who likewise co-operate and concur,
This is effected by the H. Spirit, by the Spirit immediately, whose instrumental actium is used by the Father and Son, who likewise cooperate and concur,
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though mediatè in this great and glorious worke of the Resurrection, as is evident by the Text, and the 5. of St. Iohn, where our Saviour speaking of himselfe, sayes, The houre is comming in the which all that are in the Graves shall heare his voyce, &c. To wave all other doubts and doctrines concerning the Resurrection, wherein I might enlarge my meditations, I shall close all with some few short Uses by way of Application.
though mediatè in this great and glorious work of the Resurrection, as is evident by the Text, and the 5. of Saint John, where our Saviour speaking of himself, Says, The hour is coming in the which all that Are in the Graves shall hear his voice, etc. To wave all other doubts and doctrines Concerning the Resurrection, wherein I might enlarge my meditations, I shall close all with Some few short Uses by Way of Application.
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First, this Text, methinks, speakes to every man as Dalilah did once to Sampson, Iud. 16.9. Ʋp, for the Philistines are upon thee, &c. Thou hast a mortall body, death is at the doore;
First, this Text, methinks, speaks to every man as Delilah did once to Sampson, Iud. 16.9. Ʋp, for the philistines Are upon thee, etc. Thou hast a Mortal body, death is At the door;
Againe, methinkes this Text sounds in my delighted eare that joyfull message of the Angel to the Shepheards, Fear not death, O mortalls, for I bring you good tidings of great joy, although your bodies be crumbled into dust,
Again, methinks this Text sounds in my delighted ear that joyful message of the Angel to the Shepherds, fear not death, Oh mortals, for I bring you good tidings of great joy, although your bodies be crumbled into dust,
Therefore grieve not much for a friend deceased that lived in the feare of God, and died in the armes of his mercy, as Moses, and this our deceas'd friend, a second Moses, did.
Therefore grieve not much for a friend deceased that lived in the Fear of God, and died in the arms of his mercy, as Moses, and this our deceased friend, a second Moses, did.
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and that by meanes of this happy union, you have a communion in his merit, in all the benefits of his Death and Passion, whereby you are made partakers of Grace here,
and that by means of this happy Union, you have a communion in his merit, in all the benefits of his Death and Passion, whereby you Are made partakers of Grace Here,
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Thirdly, waite for it by being much in duty, and in the works of Charity; Then mayst thou say with greater security then that heathen Phylosopher did, NONLATINALPHABET, let death surprise me so speaking and so doing, &c.
Thirdly, wait for it by being much in duty, and in the works of Charity; Then Mayest thou say with greater security then that heathen Philosopher did,, let death surprise me so speaking and so doing, etc.
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let our hatred be implacable without reconciliation, constant without intermission, and generall without permission of our selves to live in any the least unrepented sin.
let our hatred be implacable without reconciliation, constant without intermission, and general without permission of our selves to live in any the least unrepented since.
We read that he went in to sinners, conversed with Publicans, but sinners shall not go in to Him, never be admitted into his glorious Presence, I meane such sinners that delight in uncleannesse,
We read that he went in to Sinners, conversed with Publicans, but Sinners shall not go in to Him, never be admitted into his glorious Presence, I mean such Sinners that delight in uncleanness,
but he that loves his fetters? which speakes him guilty of folly and madnesse. O then feare not Death in your selves, nor lament this happy change in others.
but he that loves his fetters? which speaks him guilty of folly and madness. O then Fear not Death in your selves, nor lament this happy change in Others.
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Sorrow not as those do that have no hope, &c. It is observed that the Aegyptians mourned for Jacob threescore and ten days, Ioseph but seven, Gen. 50. Thus where, and in whom;
Sorrow not as those do that have no hope, etc. It is observed that the egyptians mourned for Jacob threescore and ten days, Ioseph but seven, Gen. 50. Thus where, and in whom;
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Lastly, the NONLATINALPHABET, He shall quicken, &c. in my Text, puts us in minde of a substantiall maine duty, which will quite abolish and take away the feare of death from us;
Lastly, the, He shall quicken, etc. in my Text, puts us in mind of a substantial main duty, which will quite Abolah and take away the Fear of death from us;
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Into which joy of our Lord may we all enter through the Merits of our Saviour and Lord Christ Iesus. To whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost be ascribed all Adoration, Honour, Power and Praise, &c. Amen.
Into which joy of our Lord may we all enter through the Merits of our Saviour and Lord christ Iesus. To whom with the Father and the Holy Ghost be ascribed all Adoration, Honour, Power and Praise, etc. Amen.
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