Eternity, or, The weightiness of the unseen concerns of the other world, from their duration opened, proved, and applyed in a sermon preached in Worcestershire / by Tho. Badland ...
and other Apostles and Ministers of the Gospel's constancy, boldness, unwearied diligence, and faithfulness in the work of Christ, in the midst of the great perils, distresses and hazards attending them in their course.
and other Apostles and Ministers of the Gospel's constancy, boldness, unwearied diligence, and faithfulness in the work of christ, in the midst of the great perils, Distresses and hazards attending them in their course.
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This is the most excellent prize, and infinitely sufficient to recompence them for all losses and afflictions befalling them in the due prosecution of it.
This is the most excellent prize, and infinitely sufficient to recompense them for all losses and afflictions befalling them in the due prosecution of it.
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There is no comparison between things that are seen, and things that are not seen. The invisible concerns of the other world do as much excell outward and visible concerns,
There is no comparison between things that Are seen, and things that Are not seen. The invisible concerns of the other world do as much excel outward and visible concerns,
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as lightly to set by the most terrible discouragements attending them in pursuance of them. They were eternal; whereas their outward afflictions and miseries were but temporal. In the words there is, 1. The things spoken of: Things which are not seen;
as lightly to Set by the most terrible discouragements attending them in pursuance of them. They were Eternal; whereas their outward afflictions and misery's were but temporal. In the words there is, 1. The things spoken of: Things which Are not seen;
Night and day to eternity the Holy shall rejoyce and triumph; and night and day to eternity the impious shall have gnashing of teeth, and mourn. Unseen things are eternal.
Night and day to eternity the Holy shall rejoice and triumph; and night and day to eternity the impious shall have gnashing of teeth, and mourn. Unseen things Are Eternal.
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We see not now the Saints Crowns or Glorious Robes, and we hear not now their melodious and transporting Songs of triumph and praise, wherewith they are priviledged in the Kingdom of their Father;
We see not now the Saints Crowns or Glorious Robes, and we hear not now their melodious and transporting Songs of triumph and praise, wherewith they Are privileged in the Kingdom of their Father;
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and in the prosecution thereof, we shall observe this Method. 1. We shall prove it. 2. We shall shew what is imply'd in this word Eternal, and so the weigh•iness of Unseen concerns. 3. We shall make some application.
and in the prosecution thereof, we shall observe this Method. 1. We shall prove it. 2. We shall show what is implied in this word Eternal, and so the weigh•iness of Unseen concerns. 3. We shall make Some application.
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Thus 'tis said the Godly seek for Eternal life in the other world, Rom. 2.7. and, that They are heirs of Eternal life, Titus 3.7. and, that They have an House not made with hands eternal in the Heavens, 2 Cor. 5.1.
Thus it's said the Godly seek for Eternal life in the other world, Rom. 2.7. and, that They Are Heirs of Eternal life, Titus 3.7. and, that They have an House not made with hands Eternal in the Heavens, 2 Cor. 5.1.
And the Apostle tells us, that he therefore endured all things for the Elects sake, that they may also obtain the salvation, which is in Jesus Christ, with eternal Glory, 2 Tim. 2.10. so, Heaven is called their Everlasting Habitation, Luke 16.9.
And the Apostle tells us, that he Therefore endured all things for the Elects sake, that they may also obtain the salvation, which is in jesus christ, with Eternal Glory, 2 Tim. 2.10. so, Heaven is called their Everlasting Habitation, Lycia 16.9.
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They are to be punished with Everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and the Glory of his power, 2 Thes. 1.9. they are to be cast into Everlasting fire, Mat. 18.8. or into fire that shall never be quenched, and where the worm dieth not, Mark 9.44.
They Are to be punished with Everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and the Glory of his power, 2 Thebes 1.9. they Are to be cast into Everlasting fire, Mathew 18.8. or into fire that shall never be quenched, and where the worm Dieth not, Mark 9.44.
So also 'tis said, that they shall be tormented day and night for ever, and for ever, Rev. 20.10.15. 2. We shall prove the Doctrine by induction from Scripture and Nature.
So also it's said, that they shall be tormented day and night for ever, and for ever, Rev. 20.10.15. 2. We shall prove the Doctrine by induction from Scripture and Nature.
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This cannot be killed, Mat. 10.28. when it leaveth the Body, it doth not sleep or die as the Body doth, Eccles. 12.7. and when 'tis again re-united to the Body at the Resurrection, 'twill never be separated from it;
This cannot be killed, Mathew 10.28. when it Leaveth the Body, it does not sleep or die as the Body does, Eccles. 12.7. and when it's again Reunited to the Body At the Resurrection, it'll never be separated from it;
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but Body and Soul are joyned together at the Resurrection for Everlasting life, or Everlasting shame and contempt, Dan. 12.2. and therefore they will have an Eternal Existence.
but Body and Soul Are joined together At the Resurrection for Everlasting life, or Everlasting shame and contempt, Dan. 12.2. and Therefore they will have an Eternal Existence.
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The Righteous shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever, Dan. 12.3. And the wicked have darkness for ever reserved for them, 2 Peter 2.17. Believers shall never perish or die, John 11.26.
The Righteous shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever, Dan. 12.3. And the wicked have darkness for ever reserved for them, 2 Peter 2.17. Believers shall never perish or die, John 11.26.
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And the Impenitent are to be cast into fire that shall never be quenched, Mark 9.43. This is the encouragement that God doth give his People, they shall have everlasting joy upon their heads ere long:
And the Impenitent Are to be cast into fire that shall never be quenched, Mark 9.43. This is the encouragement that God does give his People, they shall have everlasting joy upon their Heads ere long:
As he was from everlasting, so he will continue to everlasting. He inhabits eternity, Isa. 57.15. The Eternal God is the refuge, comfort and salvation of the Saints, Deut. 33.27.
As he was from everlasting, so he will continue to everlasting. He inhabits eternity, Isaiah 57.15. The Eternal God is the refuge, Comfort and salvation of the Saints, Deuteronomy 33.27.
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And the confusion, discomfort and and terrour of the impious and wicked. If Jehovah himself could die, the Saints happiness would expire, and have a period;
And the confusion, discomfort and and terror of the impious and wicked. If Jehovah himself could die, the Saints happiness would expire, and have a Period;
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From everlasting to everlasting he is God, Ps. 90.2. He will never descend from the Throne, or become frail, or unable to execute his promises or threatnings.
From everlasting to everlasting he is God, Ps. 90.2. He will never descend from the Throne, or become frail, or unable to execute his promises or threatenings.
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God can as easily make the Righteous immortally happy, and the impious immortally miserable, as uphold the world and all things therein upon the borders of time.
God can as Easily make the Righteous immortally happy, and the impious immortally miserable, as uphold the world and all things therein upon the borders of time.
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Touching the Pious 'tis said, that 'tis the Father's good pleasure to give them a Kingdom, Luke 12.32. They are the Persons, that Jehovah delights to honour:
Touching the Pious it's said, that it's the Father's good pleasure to give them a Kingdom, Lycia 12.32. They Are the Persons, that Jehovah delights to honour:
their Glory is God's Glory, Ephes. 1.12. JESUS CHRIST will come to be glorified in them at the Resurrection-day, when he shall set the Crown of Heavenly Felicity and magnificency upon their heads, 2 Thes. 1.10.
their Glory is God's Glory, Ephesians 1.12. JESUS CHRIST will come to be glorified in them At the Resurrection day, when he shall Set the Crown of Heavenly Felicity and magnificency upon their Heads, 2 Thebes 1.10.
6. The Saints cannot forfeit their happiness, and the wicked cannot purchase or make satisfaction for their Redemptio• from their misery in the other world ▪ and therefore both will be eternal.
6. The Saints cannot forfeit their happiness, and the wicked cannot purchase or make satisfaction for their Redemptio• from their misery in the other world ▪ and Therefore both will be Eternal.
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Whilst they are in the Kingdom of their Father, they are under the fullest communications of sanctifying, and preventing, and triumphing Grace. Holiness is their element;
While they Are in the Kingdom of their Father, they Are under the Fullest communications of sanctifying, and preventing, and triumphing Grace. Holiness is their element;
God will not deprive them of their mercies without cause, he will not send them from his Triumphant Kingdom, to which they are Heirs, till they cut off the entail of eternal Blessings, and that will be never:
God will not deprive them of their Mercies without cause, he will not send them from his Triumphant Kingdom, to which they Are Heirs, till they Cut off the entail of Eternal Blessings, and that will be never:
And therefore that expression, Till thou hast pay'd the last mite, thou shalt not depart thence, signifies as much as, Thou shalt never depart thence, Luke 12.59. Oh! all the sufferings of the damned, even to an endless eternity will not satisfy for their sin and disobedience here.
And Therefore that expression, Till thou hast paid the last mite, thou shalt not depart thence, signifies as much as, Thou shalt never depart thence, Lycia 12.59. Oh! all the sufferings of the damned, even to an endless eternity will not satisfy for their since and disobedience Here.
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and if the wicked's misery were not eternal, 'twould much comfort them, and alleviate their miseries and extremities in the Unseen world: and therefore both are eternal.
and if the wicked's misery were not Eternal, 'twould much Comfort them, and alleviate their misery's and extremities in the Unseen world: and Therefore both Are Eternal.
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Reason will tell you, that if Triumphant Souls had any apprehensions that their felicitous estate should at length expire, it would much abate their glorious peace and tranquillity.
Reason will tell you, that if Triumphant Souls had any apprehensions that their felicitous estate should At length expire, it would much abate their glorious peace and tranquillity.
And Reason will also tell you, that, if the wicked had any hopes that their sorrows and exquisite torments should at length cease, it would something at least mitigate their infelicity and grief;
And Reason will also tell you, that, if the wicked had any hope's that their sorrows and exquisite torments should At length cease, it would something At least mitigate their infelicity and grief;
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Not only the Christians, but the Mahometans; yea, and the Pagans, that have not unman'd themselves, do hold that after this life Men and Women shall live in a felicitous or dolefull condition for ever.
Not only the Christians, but the Mahometans; yea, and the Pagans, that have not unmanned themselves, do hold that After this life Men and Women shall live in a felicitous or doleful condition for ever.
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The Soul's immortality is commonly believed, even where Christianity is not known: Nature hath dictated this to those that never heard the Scripture-revelation;
The Soul's immortality is commonly believed, even where Christianity is not known: Nature hath dictated this to those that never herd the Scripture-revelation;
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2. Eternity implies continuance also without intermission, or any discontinuance. 'Tis not like the life of mortals that hath a mixture of joy and sorrow,
2. Eternity Implies Continuance also without intermission, or any discontinuance. It's not like the life of mortals that hath a mixture of joy and sorrow,
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The Rich man in Hell is not allow'd a drop of water to ease or refresh him for a moment's season, Luke 16.24, &c. And how much more considerable are unseen concerns in this respect than all our concerns here? Alas!
The Rich man in Hell is not allowed a drop of water to ease or refresh him for a moment's season, Lycia 16.24, etc. And how much more considerable Are unseen concerns in this respect than all our concerns Here? Alas!
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who is there here that continues in a constant tenure of happiness or misery without change, during the daies of their vanity in this World? The most felicitous hath some sorrow mixed with his joy here:
who is there Here that continues in a constant tenure of happiness or misery without change, during the days of their vanity in this World? The most felicitous hath Some sorrow mixed with his joy Here:
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The Saints rejoyce still, and are immutably triumphing; and the wicked mourn alwaies, and are unchangeably overwhelm'd with dismal amazement and astonishment.
The Saints rejoice still, and Are immutably triumphing; and the wicked mourn always, and Are unchangeably overwhelmed with dismal amazement and astonishment.
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3. Eternity notes continuance without any period, or length of space without any end: and this completes the Saints joy, and perfects the damneds misery in the other world.
3. Eternity notes Continuance without any Period, or length of Molle without any end: and this completes the Saints joy, and perfects the damneds misery in the other world.
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'Tis not only a lasting continuance, and a continuance without intermission, but 'tis an everlasting continuance without any final discontinuance ▪ When the bounds of time,
It's not only a lasting Continuance, and a Continuance without intermission, but it's an everlasting Continuance without any final discontinuance ▪ When the bounds of time,
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Eternity is a space of continuance immeasurable, and inexpressible, yea and inconceivable 'Tis pictured out by a ring or circle, which you may turn round,
Eternity is a Molle of Continuance immeasurable, and inexpressible, yea and inconceivable It's pictured out by a ring or circle, which you may turn round,
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Suppose God should make a Decree, (which he hath not done, and never will do) that if an Angel would take a drop of water from the Sea once in a million of Years, till he had quite emptied it;
Suppose God should make a decree, (which he hath not done, and never will do) that if an Angel would take a drop of water from the Sea once in a million of years, till he had quite emptied it;
Yea, if we should add to the drops of water in the Sea, the innumerable piles of grass in fields, the small dust of the Earth, the particular sands on the Sea-shore, the atoms or motes in the Sun, the small leaves of every tree, the hairs on Men and Women's heads,
Yea, if we should add to the drops of water in the Sea, the innumerable piles of grass in fields, the small dust of the Earth, the particular sands on the Seashore, the atoms or motes in the Sun, the small leaves of every tree, the hairs on Men and Women's Heads,
Nay further, Suppose the condition of their discharge from those fearful miseries they groan under were straitned thus, that when an Angel had thus emptied all the Sea and every River,
Nay further, Suppose the condition of their discharge from those fearful misery's they groan under were straitened thus, that when an Angel had thus emptied all the Sea and every River,
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and carried away or removed every pile of grass in the field, all the dust in the Earth, the sand on the Sea-shore, the atoms in the Sun, the smal leaves of every tree or flower, the hairs of Men and Women's heads,
and carried away or removed every pile of grass in the field, all the dust in the Earth, the sand on the Seashore, the atoms in the Sun, the small leaves of every tree or flower, the hairs of Men and Women's Heads,
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and so allow them all one after another successively the same priviledg, as soon as the Angel had performed this condition particularly for each of them:
and so allow them all one After Another successively the same privilege, as soon as the Angel had performed this condition particularly for each of them:
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And this makes hellish inhabitants roar to purpose, and sills them with horror, unspeakable confusion and amazement, that their misery will be everlasting,
And this makes hellish inhabitants roar to purpose, and sills them with horror, unspeakable confusion and amazement, that their misery will be everlasting,
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What a bubble is all sublunary glory, and what a vanity is all sublunary ignominy and disgrace, to the more weighty unseen concerns that are before us? what are transient, fading, perishing Riches and wealth,
What a bubble is all sublunary glory, and what a vanity is all sublunary ignominy and disgrace, to the more weighty unseen concerns that Are before us? what Are Transient, fading, perishing Riches and wealth,
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and too much discontented with their temporal afflictions and miseries: All concerns here, whether contenting or not contenting, are but things that are not.
and too much discontented with their temporal afflictions and misery's: All concerns Here, whither contenting or not contenting, Are but things that Are not.
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and prize every inch of the Day of grace that is before you, and to work whilst 'tis called (to day,) and not to harden your hearts whilst opportunity lasteth: Alas!
and prize every inch of the Day of grace that is before you, and to work while it's called (to day,) and not to harden your hearts while opportunity lasteth: Alas!
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Materially some sins are final matters ▪ as Adam 's eating the forbidden-fruit, or the speaking of a vain word, &c. but formally ▪ and in its cursed wages, nothing is a greater evill.
Materially Some Sins Are final matters ▪ as Adam is eating the forbidden-fruit, or the speaking of a vain word, etc. but formally ▪ and in its cursed wages, nothing is a greater evil.
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If sinners did but see the doleful• fruit that iniquity bears, they would dread and abhor it in publick and in private, a• they do extremity of misery,
If Sinners did but see the doleful• fruit that iniquity bears, they would dread and abhor it in public and in private, a• they do extremity of misery,
or Hell it self ▪ Oh! how injurious is that which most take to be their profit and advantage? what doth the world more hurt finally than sin? what brings the rational Creature under God's eternal displeasure,
or Hell it self ▪ Oh! how injurious is that which most take to be their profit and advantage? what does the world more hurt finally than since? what brings the rational Creature under God's Eternal displeasure,
but iniquity? whatever content at present any have in sin or wickedness, be sure they will have none in the everlasting pernicious and cursed consequents of it:
but iniquity? whatever content At present any have in since or wickedness, be sure they will have none in the everlasting pernicious and cursed consequents of it:
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and Mens dreadful making light of the weighty •nseen things that are before them. Men •ear that the happiness and misery of the •ther world is eternal;
and Mens dreadful making Light of the weighty •nseen things that Are before them. Men •ear that the happiness and misery of the •ther world is Eternal;
and that is the reason •hy Hell and its everlasting miseries and •orrows are no more industriously shunned, •nd that sin the seed thereof is no more ab•orred and lothed. Alas!
and that is the reason •hy Hell and its everlasting misery's and •orrows Are no more industriously shunned, •nd that since the seed thereof is no more ab•orred and loathed. Alas!
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The great reason, why Believers themselves are not more the world's wonders in their signal and remarkable self-denyal, crucifixion & estrangedness to the vanities of time ▪ is because their faith is but imperfect and infirm. Alas!
The great reason, why Believers themselves Are not more the world's wonders in their signal and remarkable self-denial, crucifixion & estrangedness to the vanities of time ▪ is Because their faith is but imperfect and infirm. Alas!
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5. What an unspeakable price is Christ 's Love and Blood? what a singular mercy and rich advantage to sinners is the Redemption that Christ hath wrought for us? The mercies of eternity would never have been our portion, had it not been for Christ; and eternal misery perdition and destruction would certainly have been our portion, had it not been for Christ 's appearing for our salvation and deliverance.
5. What an unspeakable price is christ is Love and Blood? what a singular mercy and rich advantage to Sinners is the Redemption that christ hath wrought for us? The Mercies of eternity would never have been our portion, had it not been for christ; and Eternal misery perdition and destruction would Certainly have been our portion, had it not been for christ is appearing for our salvation and deliverance.
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•nd that everlasting wrath, which we have deserved will never be our portion, if we do but ark our selves in Christ. Oh! Christ •s the greatest price that ever was put into •he hands of mortals;
•nd that everlasting wrath, which we have deserved will never be our portion, if we do but Ark our selves in christ. Oh! christ •s the greatest price that ever was put into •he hands of mortals;
& cause us to make shipwrack of our eternal hopes, and sow the seed of eternal misery, had it not been for this? Many poor Heathens are therefore in a lamentable condition, that have nothing but the dim light of Nature to help them in this weighty affair:
& cause us to make shipwreck of our Eternal hope's, and sow the seed of Eternal misery, had it not been for this? Many poor heathens Are Therefore in a lamentable condition, that have nothing but the dim Light of Nature to help them in this weighty affair:
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though they know, or have have some imperfect or superficial convitions of another life in the other world, where it shall go well with the Good, and ill with the Bad;
though they know, or have have Some imperfect or superficial convitions of Another life in the other world, where it shall go well with the Good, and ill with the Bad;
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or at least the constant preaching of temptations, and the Spirit of seduction may in time wear off the impression the Word had formerly made upon them.
or At least the constant preaching of temptations, and the Spirit of seduction may in time wear off the impression the Word had formerly made upon them.
and to the prevention of the frauds and cheats of their Spiritual enemies: Without the Word and Ordinances of Christ Men will not sow for eternal Life;
and to the prevention of the frauds and cheats of their Spiritual enemies: Without the Word and Ordinances of christ Men will not sow for Eternal Life;
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And what a mercy doth this bespeak the Word and Ordinances to be? And what enemies are they to a people that deprive them of these mercies, considering the weightiness of eternal concerns that are before us?
And what a mercy does this bespeak the Word and Ordinances to be? And what enemies Are they to a people that deprive them of these Mercies, considering the weightiness of Eternal concerns that Are before us?
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How righteously will they miss of everlasting Triumphs, that think it much all the daies of their vanity here to sweat and labour to make them sure? And how righteously will they be the Vessels of eternal misery, that think not salvation from it worth their utmost endeavours during their short abode here? Alas!
How righteously will they miss of everlasting Triumphos, that think it much all the days of their vanity Here to sweat and labour to make them sure? And how righteously will they be the Vessels of Eternal misery, that think not salvation from it worth their utmost endeavours during their short Abided Here? Alas!
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Most prefer the trivial concerns of time before them. Men's greatest care and most constant endeavours are about temporal enjoyments, what they shall eat,
Most prefer the trivial concerns of time before them. Men's greatest care and most constant endeavours Are about temporal enjoyments, what they shall eat,
and how deservedly then is everlasting Life entailed and confined only to a little flock? If never ending felicity be not worth the work and utmost diligence of a few daies and years, 'tis worth nothing:
and how deservedly then is everlasting Life entailed and confined only to a little flock? If never ending felicity be not worth the work and utmost diligence of a few days and Years, it's worth nothing:
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and utmost faithfulness during the little season of mortals abode here, 'tis worth nothing. 8. The Unholy and Ungodly are unmeet and unfit to dwell in Heaven:
and utmost faithfulness during the little season of mortals Abided Here, it's worth nothing. 8. The Unholy and Ungodly Are unmeet and unfit to dwell in Heaven:
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'tis better to weep and groan dismally for a small season, than for ever: 'tis better to be in heaviness and distress for a short moment, than to eternity:
it's better to weep and groan dismally for a small season, than for ever: it's better to be in heaviness and distress for a short moment, than to eternity:
Though we should lye in extremity of misery during the age of Methusalah; yet if all be sanctified to our never ending comfort and triumph, we shall not (ere long) repent it,
Though we should lie in extremity of misery during the age of Methuselah; yet if all be sanctified to our never ending Comfort and triumph, we shall not (ere long) Repent it,
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This was that which supported and caused our Apostle and the rest of his Brethren to rejoyce under all the most terrible providenc•es attending them in the exercise of their duty and faithfulness, that they worked for them a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory.
This was that which supported and caused our Apostle and the rest of his Brothers to rejoice under all the most terrible providenc•es attending them in the exercise of their duty and faithfulness, that they worked for them a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory.
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how the wicked will be horribly amazed, when they are sensible of the alteration of their condition for the worse to the utmost limits and bounds of eternity!
how the wicked will be horribly amazed, when they Are sensible of the alteration of their condition for the Worse to the utmost Limits and bounds of eternity!
When the Godly find themselves landed in the Kingdom of their Father, where joys and triumphs, glory and inconceivable felicity attend them world without end, what a rapture of grateful exhilaration will seize upon them? And when the wicked find themselves thrust or hurled into the infernal prison, where sorrow and misery in perfection must be their everlasting never ceasing or ending portion;
When the Godly find themselves landed in the Kingdom of their Father, where Joys and Triumphos, glory and inconceivable felicity attend them world without end, what a rapture of grateful exhilaration will seize upon them? And when the wicked find themselves thrust or hurled into the infernal prison, where sorrow and misery in perfection must be their everlasting never ceasing or ending portion;
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what an overwhelming and heart-sinking flood of anguish horrour and dreadful amazement will seize upon them? Oh! how far will the Holy be from repenting of their duty and faithfulness to God and their Souls then, whatever hardships or extremities they here grapled with in pursuance of them? and how certainly and dolefully will the impious and finally impenitent repent of their wickedness, and neglects of CHRIST and their Souls then,
what an overwhelming and heart-sinking flood of anguish horror and dreadful amazement will seize upon them? Oh! how Far will the Holy be from repenting of their duty and faithfulness to God and their Souls then, whatever hardships or extremities they Here grappled with in pursuance of them? and how Certainly and dolefully will the impious and finally impenitent Repent of their wickedness, and neglects of CHRIST and their Souls then,
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how highly soever they were dignified or priviledged here by it? they will both find eternity presenting them with such weighty concerns as will bespeak all creatures,
how highly soever they were dignified or privileged Here by it? they will both find eternity presenting them with such weighty concerns as will bespeak all creatures,
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11. What a vain conceit is the Doctrine of merit and works of Supererogation? Some Papists hold, that 'tis not only possible for the Religious to merit Heaven for themselves, but also for others: but alas!
11. What a vain conceit is the Doctrine of merit and works of Supererogation? some Papists hold, that it's not only possible for the Religious to merit Heaven for themselves, but also for Others: but alas!
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who can believe it, that doth soberly consider the weightines of those mercies they say they merit? what proportion is there between their work and their wages? what is a few Years holiness or service to God to an eternity of Mercy and Glory? Surely 'tis amazing Grace that doth priviledg the most righteous, holy and pious with Heaven's Everlasting Blessings.
who can believe it, that does soberly Consider the weightiness of those Mercies they say they merit? what proportion is there between their work and their wages? what is a few years holiness or service to God to an eternity of Mercy and Glory? Surely it's amazing Grace that does privilege the most righteous, holy and pious with Heaven's Everlasting Blessings.
'Tis Infinite Mercy that doth reward the short, finite and transitory performances and endeavours of the Religious with never ending consolation and felicity, Ephes. 2.8, 9. The worth of Christ may indeed hence be gathered, who really did merit these eternal Mercies for us,
It's Infinite Mercy that does reward the short, finite and transitory performances and endeavours of the Religious with never ending consolation and felicity, Ephesians 2.8, 9. The worth of christ may indeed hence be gathered, who really did merit these Eternal mercies for us,
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Oh! the best of Men cannot merit the joyes of Heaven, but must be beholden to an interest in amazing Grace for a participation of them, because they are eternal.
Oh! the best of Men cannot merit the Joys of Heaven, but must be beholden to an Interest in amazing Grace for a participation of them, Because they Are Eternal.
Do you enquire whether you are bound for Eternal Life, or Eternal Death? Will the Unseen things of Heaven or Hell be your never ending portion? have you sow'd for everlasting joy or sorrow? for eternal comfort or discomfort? 'Tis certain you must have your portion of Unseen things, which you hear are eternal:
Do you inquire whither you Are bound for Eternal Life, or Eternal Death? Will the Unseen things of Heaven or Hell be your never ending portion? have you sowed for everlasting joy or sorrow? for Eternal Comfort or discomfort? It's certain you must have your portion of Unseen things, which you hear Are Eternal:
And are you not then concerned to consider what is like to be your portion? Oh! Sirs, enquire whether you are the heirs of happiness or misery, which shall last for ever.
And Are you not then concerned to Consider what is like to be your portion? Oh! Sirs, inquire whither you Are the Heirs of happiness or misery, which shall last for ever.
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'tis nothing considerable whether you are high or low, rich or poor, in adversity or prosperity here in comparison of what shall be your eternal portion.
it's nothing considerable whither you Are high or low, rich or poor, in adversity or Prosperity Here in comparison of what shall be your Eternal portion.
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1. What have you made your bu•siness? or what hath been the main bent and aim of your Souls during the daies of your vanity here? what is it that all your Undertakings and endeavours are subordinate to? Is it Heaven, the enjoyment of God in Glory;
1. What have you made your bu•siness? or what hath been the main bent and aim of your Souls during the days of your vanity Here? what is it that all your Undertakings and endeavours Are subordinate to? Is it Heaven, the enjoyment of God in Glory;
2. Are you arrived beyond the attainments of hypocrites in Grace and Holiness? can you say that you are got beyond the bounds of common Grace and Sanctification? have you not merely a common repentance, a common Faith,
2. are you arrived beyond the attainments of Hypocrites in Grace and Holiness? can you say that you Are god beyond the bounds of Common Grace and Sanctification? have you not merely a Common Repentance, a Common Faith,
and a common love to God, and fear of him, and a common obedience to him? The generality among us are deceived in this weighty affair by common Grace, which causeth them to think they are the Vessels and Heirs of Heaven, when they are not.
and a Common love to God, and Fear of him, and a Common Obedience to him? The generality among us Are deceived in this weighty affair by Common Grace, which Causes them to think they Are the Vessels and Heirs of Heaven, when they Are not.
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3. What delight have you in Holiness and duty to God? is it your meat and drink? is it your Element? could you be contented with or take pleasure in an eternal Exercise of holy love, duty and praise to the Infinite Jehovah? Alas!
3. What delight have you in Holiness and duty to God? is it your meat and drink? is it your Element? could you be contented with or take pleasure in an Eternal Exercise of holy love, duty and praise to the Infinite Jehovah? Alas!
what should you do for ever in Glory, if you delight not in these exercises, which will be the eternal work of Saints in the Kingdom of their Father? Heaven will be no Heaven to you,
what should you do for ever in Glory, if you delight not in these exercises, which will be the Eternal work of Saints in the Kingdom of their Father? Heaven will be no Heaven to you,
Oh! take •eed at any rate of plunging your selves under the unseen wrath, fury and vengeance of the Great Jehovah; for you see it will be of everlasting duration.
Oh! take •eed At any rate of plunging your selves under the unseen wrath, fury and vengeance of the Great Jehovah; for you see it will be of everlasting duration.
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You read of some that treasure up for themselves wrath against the day of wrath, and revelation of the Righteous Judgment of God, Rom. 2.5. Oh! let not this be the case of any of you.
You read of Some that treasure up for themselves wrath against the day of wrath, and Revelation of the Righteous Judgement of God, Rom. 2.5. Oh! let not this be the case of any of you.
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Yea, the generality of Men, and most Professours do walk in the broad way leading to everlasting destruction, Matth. 7.13. do you take heed that you be not of their number.
Yea, the generality of Men, and most Professors do walk in the broad Way leading to everlasting destruction, Matthew 7.13. do you take heed that you be not of their number.
for you find God himself complaining sometimes that for want of knowledg his people perish, Hos. 4.6. Be careful to be delivered from an evill heart of unbelief for he that believeth not w• … be damned Mark 16.16. Die not in impe• … cy;
for you find God himself complaining sometime that for want of knowledge his people perish, Hos. 4.6. Be careful to be Delivered from an evil heart of unbelief for he that Believeth not w• … be damned Mark 16.16. Die not in impe• … cy;
for he that liveth after the flesh must die, Rom. 8,13. Take heed of pride; for this goeth before destruction, Prov. 16.18. Abhor unmercifulness and cruelty;
for he that lives After the Flesh must die, Rom. 8,13. Take heed of pride; for this Goes before destruction, Curae 16.18. Abhor unmercifulness and cruelty;
for you see this is given as the reason of that dreadful sentence, that will pass on the vessels of perdition at the last day, Mat. 25.41, 42. &c. And lastly dread dis-obedience to the Gospel of Christ; for Christ will come (ere long) to take everlasting vengeance on those that obey not his Gospel, 2 Thess. 18. Oh Sirs, you are in fearful danger;
for you see this is given as the reason of that dreadful sentence, that will pass on the vessels of perdition At the last day, Mathew 25.41, 42. etc. And lastly dread disobedience to the Gospel of christ; for christ will come (ere long) to take everlasting vengeance on those that obey not his Gospel, 2 Thess 18. O Sirs, you Are in fearful danger;
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'Tis here that sinners prepare for their never ending horror in the other world; be not you guilty of this folly and madness. And for that end consider,
It's Here that Sinners prepare for their never ending horror in the other world; be not you guilty of this folly and madness. And for that end Consider,
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Oh! how natural is pride, flesh-pleasing and worldliness to sinful Man, which are the seed of Hellish misery? And how doth carnal interest covertly, secretly and insensibly sway the Souls of multitudes to their utter destruction? you are in doleful peril of sowing for eternal misery.
Oh! how natural is pride, Flesh pleasing and worldliness to sinful Man, which Are the seed of Hellish misery? And how does carnal Interest covertly, secretly and insensibly sway the Souls of Multitudes to their utter destruction? you Are in doleful peril of sowing for Eternal misery.
than what is the cursed fruit of sin in the eternal Ocean? The damneds roarings and heart-sinking lamentation in Hell do evidence that their portion there is most dismal.
than what is the cursed fruit of since in the Eternal Ocean? The damneds roarings and heart-sinking lamentation in Hell do evidence that their portion there is most dismal.
The stoutest heart will tremble (as the sinners in Sion are said to do) when they are to purpose sensible what they adventure on by sin in the other world;
The Stoutest heart will tremble (as the Sinners in Sion Are said to do) when they Are to purpose sensible what they adventure on by since in the other world;
and cry, Who among us shall dwell with devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? Isa. 33.14. Deliberately none would choose destruction, and much less everlasting destruction.
and cry, Who among us shall dwell with devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? Isaiah 33.14. Deliberately none would choose destruction, and much less everlasting destruction.
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Oh! Sirs, remember Life and Immortality is brought to light through the Gospel, and Heaven's Mercies and amazing enjoyments are obtainable by sinful dust and worms.
Oh! Sirs, Remember Life and Immortality is brought to Light through the Gospel, and Heaven's mercies and amazing enjoyments Are obtainable by sinful dust and worms.
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how will you be able to endure the utmost revelation of God's most terrible indignation in Hell? Oh! to be howling incredibly a whole eternity without intermission,
how will you be able to endure the utmost Revelation of God's most terrible Indignation in Hell? Oh! to be howling incredibly a Whole eternity without intermission,
And certain it is, that the stronger your Faith is, the more you will despise, and the less you will be impeded in your Christian course by, concerns here.
And certain it is, that the Stronger your Faith is, the more you will despise, and the less you will be impeded in your Christian course by, concerns Here.
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what trifles are all our sublu• … y affairs, to those that are arrived to the element of Souls? and what fools do they account mortals in setting such an estimation on them as they do? And if your Faith were strong, it would be equivalent to sense,
what trifles Are all our sublu• … y affairs, to those that Are arrived to the element of Souls? and what Fools do they account mortals in setting such an estimation on them as they do? And if your Faith were strong, it would be equivalent to sense,
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and looked upon all the contents of this life as vanity and emptiness, and trampled visible enjoyments under their feet in pursuance of the more glorious hope before t• … n. Alas!
and looked upon all the contents of this life as vanity and emptiness, and trampled visible enjoyments under their feet in pursuance of the more glorious hope before t• … n. Alas!
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So, how deeply will you repent it, if your respect to Creatureconcerns cause you to lose Eternal Mercies? When Eternity hath opened your eyes to see your loss,
So, how deeply will you Repent it, if your respect to Creatureconcerns cause you to loose Eternal mercies? When Eternity hath opened your eyes to see your loss,
Then you will know that Creature felicity was but a bubble, and that the highest and most valuable enjoyments here were but a shadow or dream to those more substantial and neverfading contents you have made shipwrack of.
Then you will know that Creature felicity was but a bubble, and that the highest and most valuable enjoyments Here were but a shadow or dream to those more substantial and neverfading contents you have made shipwreck of.
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And especially when you find that your temporal felicity is your eternal bane, and for your short enjoyment of these fading comforts you must be miserable,
And especially when you find that your temporal felicity is your Eternal bane, and for your short enjoyment of these fading comforts you must be miserable,
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when he had lost Heaven and his Soul, and was tormented in these flames that were unquenchable, could not chuse but dolefully repent of his madness in taking up with,
when he had lost Heaven and his Soul, and was tormented in these flames that were unquenchable, could not choose but dolefully Repent of his madness in taking up with,
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and purchased to themselves eternal death. Take heed therefore of this desperate madness. Prefer not in your practical judgments or estimation temporal concerns, before eternal:
and purchased to themselves Eternal death. Take heed Therefore of this desperate madness. Prefer not in your practical Judgments or estimation temporal concerns, before Eternal:
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3. You that are Godly, take heed of being discontented or discouraged with the portion of evill things here attending you, considering that your reward is eternal.
3. You that Are Godly, take heed of being discontented or discouraged with the portion of evil things Here attending you, considering that your reward is Eternal.
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Be not offended with the sorrows or miseseries way-laying you in your passage to Glory, considering the weightiness of the Prize before you, that will make amends for all.
Be not offended with the sorrows or miseseries waylaying you in your passage to Glory, considering the weightiness of the Prize before you, that will make amends for all.
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what is worth your toil and utmost suffering here, if Heaven and its never fading consolations are not? and what will uphold, support and keep you from sinking under the pressures and afflicting sorrows of this life,
what is worth your toil and utmost suffering Here, if Heaven and its never fading consolations Are not? and what will uphold, support and keep you from sinking under the pressures and afflicting sorrows of this life,
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if the eternal weight of Glory, which you have or should have in your eye, will not? Nay, will you not judge your selves unworthy of this Glorious Prize,
if the Eternal weight of Glory, which you have or should have in your eye, will not? Nay, will you not judge your selves unworthy of this Glorious Prize,
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whilst you cannot patiently bear small affliction in pursuance of it? The Mariner and worlding will resolutely pass through many a dismal and perillous storme for the poor prize of temporal riches, which they may lose as soon as they enjoy;
while you cannot patiently bear small affliction in pursuance of it? The Mariner and Worlding will resolutely pass through many a dismal and perilous storm for the poor prize of temporal riches, which they may loose as soon as they enjoy;
And should not Christians much more willingly, cheerfully and patiently endure all con• … cts in order to the enjoyment of a Prize • … itely more weighty? What should not 〈 ◊ 〉 hope of Everlasting Life be encourage• … • … ough to undergo and adventure on? 〈 … 〉 (you find) in all Ages could 〈 … 〉 rejoyce under utmost suffer• … 〈 … 〉 of Eternal Life;
And should not Christians much more willingly, cheerfully and patiently endure all con• … cts in order to the enjoyment of a Prize • … itely more weighty? What should not 〈 ◊ 〉 hope of Everlasting Life be encourage• … • … ough to undergo and adventure on? 〈 … 〉 (you find) in all Ages could 〈 … 〉 rejoice under utmost suffer• … 〈 … 〉 of Eternal Life;
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and why 〈 … 〉? Oh! you that are Christians, learn of the Apostles, learn of the Martyr• and Saints in all Ages patiently to bear th• crosses of this life, which are but temporal;
and why 〈 … 〉? Oh! you that Are Christians, Learn of the Apostles, Learn of the Martyr• and Saints in all Ages patiently to bear th• Crosses of this life, which Are but temporal;
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See that your judgment be fully satisfied about the verity, and that you are to purpose sensible of the Unspeakable ponderousness of these great concerns. Alas!
See that your judgement be Fully satisfied about the verity, and that you Are to purpose sensible of the Unspeakable ponderousness of these great concerns. Alas!
How could they carelesly pursue these great concerns, if they had sound and convincing apprehensions of their truth and weighti•ess? how could they choose but live like •trangers here,
How could they carelessly pursue these great concerns, if they had found and convincing apprehensions of their truth and weighti•ess? how could they choose but live like •trangers Here,
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and in the contempt of all •errene enjoments in comparison of these •hings, if they did indeed look for the re•elation of them? Could Men endure to •pend their time for trifles,
and in the contempt of all •errene Enjoyments in comparison of these •hings, if they did indeed look for the re•elation of them? Could Men endure to •pend their time for trifles,
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or vanishing •nd fading contents, that knew that ever•asting life or death would be their portion (ere long) according to their deportment •ere? surely no.
or vanishing •nd fading contents, that knew that ever•asting life or death would be their portion (ere long) according to their deportment •ere? surely no.
and better husbanded, if these things were soundly believed and to purpose considered. Be careful therefore to get your Faith in these affairs strengthned;
and better husbanded, if these things were soundly believed and to purpose considered. Be careful Therefore to get your Faith in these affairs strengthened;
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labour to be soundly convinced, that you shall be in Heaven or Hell for ever; and be sure to understand and be sensible of the weightiness of these things.
labour to be soundly convinced, that you shall be in Heaven or Hell for ever; and be sure to understand and be sensible of the weightiness of these things.
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Lament your heartless pursuit after Eternal Life, and your lifeless endeavours to escape eternal death. Lament your mispent time, which might have been improved for your everlasting comfort.
Lament your heartless pursuit After Eternal Life, and your Lifeless endeavours to escape Eternal death. Lament your Mis-spent time, which might have been improved for your everlasting Comfort.
Mourn over especially your misimproved Sabboths, and golden opportunities and advantages for never ending felicity, which you have been fruitless or unprofitable under.
Mourn over especially your misimproved Sabbaths, and golden opportunities and advantages for never ending felicity, which you have been fruitless or unprofitable under.
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than in your slighting this weighty concern? Oh! what a mercy is it that you are not forced to lament with desperation by the convincing light of eternity, what now you are called upon to lament in a day of Grace before hope is gone? You do not know how soon you may be compelled to mourn over your folly in this affair in Hell,
than in your slighting this weighty concern? Oh! what a mercy is it that you Are not forced to lament with desperation by the convincing Light of eternity, what now you Are called upon to lament in a day of Grace before hope is gone? You do not know how soon you may be compelled to mourn over your folly in this affair in Hell,
& the inconsiderable preparation they have made for their comfort in that Ocean? We have too much reason to be ashamed for our dull prosecution of these weighty concerns.
& the inconsiderable preparation they have made for their Comfort in that Ocean? We have too much reason to be ashamed for our dull prosecution of these weighty concerns.
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Sirs, what greater buisiness have you to mind? what an infinitely glorious prize doth the Unseen world set before you? and how poor and inconsiderable are all concerns of time to it? You spend your time and strength for trifles, whatever you pursue,
Sirs, what greater business have you to mind? what an infinitely glorious prize does the Unseen world Set before you? and how poor and inconsiderable Are all concerns of time to it? You spend your time and strength for trifles, whatever you pursue,
Earthly Kingdoms and Crowns are but shadows and vanity to the everlasting substantial enjoyments of the Paradise of GOD, which you are invited to secure for your Souls.
Earthly Kingdoms and Crowns Are but shadows and vanity to the everlasting substantial enjoyments of the Paradise of GOD, which you Are invited to secure for your Souls.
'Tis a wonder that the World should have in it a rational creature, that can find himself employment without reference to his comfort in the Eternal Ocean; the concerns thereof are so infinitely weighty above all the things of time. Oh;
It's a wonder that the World should have in it a rational creature, that can find himself employment without Referente to his Comfort in the Eternal Ocean; the concerns thereof Are so infinitely weighty above all the things of time. O;
Everlasting joy or sorrow what is there here that is any thing like it? Triumphs or howlings for evermore what on Earth bears any comparison to them? If any thing here be worth your care or minding,
Everlasting joy or sorrow what is there Here that is any thing like it? Triumphos or howlings for evermore what on Earth bears any comparison to them? If any thing Here be worth your care or minding,
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So glorious are the Blessings of eternity, that eye never saw, ear never heard, and it never entred into the heart of Man to conceive their glory, 1 Cor. 2. 9. These are mercies that quite surpass and exceed the very thoughts and imaginations of finite Men;
So glorious Are the Blessings of eternity, that eye never saw, ear never herd, and it never entered into the heart of Man to conceive their glory, 1 Cor. 2. 9. These Are Mercies that quite surpass and exceed the very thoughts and Imaginations of finite Men;
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yea, you would certainly reach after an interest in them, whatever they cost you, and would not endure a diversion from a faithful prosecution of them.
yea, you would Certainly reach After an Interest in them, whatever they cost you, and would not endure a diversion from a faithful prosecution of them.
now they have tasted hellish sorrows, if the priviledg of hope of deliverance were yet before them? what would they not do or give for their redemption from those miseries? 'Tis not unlike but you have,
now they have tasted hellish sorrows, if the privilege of hope of deliverance were yet before them? what would they not do or give for their redemption from those misery's? It's not unlike but you have,
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or may have, all of you, some troubles, afflictions, crosses, pains or miseries to groan under here, redemption from which you would be willing to purchase at the dearest rate:
or may have, all of you, Some Troubles, afflictions, Crosses, pains or misery's to groan under Here, redemption from which you would be willing to purchase At the dearest rate:
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when the Eternal Ocean hath effectually acquainted you with the worth of it? to be saved from these sorrows that are unspeakable and never ending is a prize inestimable:
when the Eternal Ocean hath effectually acquainted you with the worth of it? to be saved from these sorrows that Are unspeakable and never ending is a prize inestimable:
And which of you can think of dwelling with devouring fire, or of being the fuell of everlasting burnings, without horrour? how should the thoughts of your dreadful peril cause you to mend you pace in your Christian course;
And which of you can think of Dwelling with devouring fire, or of being the fuel of everlasting burnings, without horror? how should the thoughts of your dreadful peril cause you to mend you pace in your Christian course;
and double your diligence, watchfulness and faithfulness, that you may inherit eternal mercies? especially if you consider the qualitie and nature of that misery, that otherwise will certainly overwhelm you with the eternity of its duration? Remember, misery in perfection will be your inheritance for evermore,
and double your diligence, watchfulness and faithfulness, that you may inherit Eternal Mercies? especially if you Consider the quality and nature of that misery, that otherwise will Certainly overwhelm you with the eternity of its duration? remember, misery in perfection will be your inheritance for evermore,
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Sirs, soberly consider the weight of this adjunct eternal and everlasting, and surely 'twill effectually render unseen things most incomparable to you,
Sirs, soberly Consider the weight of this adjunct Eternal and everlasting, and surely it'll effectually render unseen things most incomparable to you,
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Remember, it notes not only lasting joyes and sorrows beyond the account of time inconceivably, and not only a continuance of happiness and misery without any intermission;
remember, it notes not only lasting Joys and sorrows beyond the account of time inconceivably, and not only a Continuance of happiness and misery without any intermission;
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When sinners have been groaning and roaring in Hell under unspeakable torments as many millions of millions of Years as there be drops of water in the Sea, piles of grass in the field, small dust in the Earth, sand on the Sea shore, hairs on Men and Women's heads in the world, and Stars in the Firmament;
When Sinners have been groaning and roaring in Hell under unspeakable torments as many millions of millions of years as there be drops of water in the Sea, piles of grass in the field, small dust in the Earth, sand on the Sea shore, hairs on Men and Women's Heads in the world, and Stars in the Firmament;
yea, for a year or a month, 'twere yet so considerable as that you would forfeit your reason to slight this concern upon the account of any earthly happiness whatever;
yea, for a year or a Monn, 'twere yet so considerable as that you would forfeit your reason to slight this concern upon the account of any earthly happiness whatever;
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and how much more unspeakably foolish will you be to make light of this concern which is eternal, not only of inexpressible but inconceivable length of duration? Oh Sirs, pause more frequently on the meaning and weightiness of Eternity, that the Gospel-promises and threatnings of the Word may more influence you,
and how much more unspeakably foolish will you be to make Light of this concern which is Eternal, not only of inexpressible but inconceivable length of duration? O Sirs, pause more frequently on the meaning and weightiness of Eternity, that the Gospel promises and threatenings of the Word may more influence you,
Oh! ask your Souls in all your undertakings and endeavours, Is this to work for eternity? do I now improve my self like a person sensible that an eternity of joy or sorrow, happiness or misery depends upon my present carriage and deportment? Shall I reflect back with heart-sinking remorse and regret,
Oh! ask your Souls in all your undertakings and endeavours, Is this to work for eternity? do I now improve my self like a person sensible that an eternity of joy or sorrow, happiness or misery depends upon my present carriage and deportment? Shall I reflect back with heart-sinking remorse and regret,
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or with heart-ravishing content and satisfaction upon my present work in the Ocean of eternity? Say and think of every action, what if this should be my last? what if eternity should swallow me presently,
or with heart-ravishing content and satisfaction upon my present work in the Ocean of eternity? Say and think of every actium, what if this should be my last? what if eternity should swallow me presently,
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