The certainty of the future judgment asserted and proved in a sermon preached at St Michael's Crooked Lane, London, Octob. xxvi, 1684 / by Matth. Bryan ...
And as this Motive was before his eye, so that of Judgment to come, ver. 10. For we must all appear before the Judgment-seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
And as this Motive was before his eye, so that of Judgement to come, ver. 10. For we must all appear before the Judgment seat of christ, that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
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Which last Motive, or Argument he lays down by way of Position or Doctrine, and in the Words of my Text draws his Inference from it by way of Application to others:
Which last Motive, or Argument he lays down by Way of Position or Doctrine, and in the Words of my Text draws his Inference from it by Way of Application to Others:
So that the Remark or Observation, which naturally ariseth from the Words, is this, viz. That the pressing and perswading men to Gospel-Piety and Obedience by the Apostles and Ministers of Christ, is grounded upon no less Motive than the infallible certainty,
So that the Remark or Observation, which naturally arises from the Words, is this, viz. That the pressing and persuading men to Gospel-Piety and obedience by the Apostles and Ministers of christ, is grounded upon no less Motive than the infallible certainty,
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Clear the Point as to its Inference. II. Shew you the infallible certainty of a future Judgment after this Life. III. Enquire into the severity and dreadfulness of it, styled here, The terrour of the Lord;
Clear the Point as to its Inference. II Show you the infallible certainty of a future Judgement After this Life. III. Inquire into the severity and dreadfulness of it, styled Here, The terror of the Lord;
I shall first of all endeavour to clear the Point as to its Inference, and shew you, That no less Motive than this, viz. The infallible certainty, and severity and dreadfulness of the future Judgment, could put the Apostles and Ministers of Christ upon the so earnest pressing and perswading men to Gospel-Piety and Obedience.
I shall First of all endeavour to clear the Point as to its Inference, and show you, That no less Motive than this, viz. The infallible certainty, and severity and dreadfulness of the future Judgement, could put the Apostles and Ministers of christ upon the so earnest pressing and persuading men to Gospel-Piety and obedience.
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why then were they not more in esteem with Rulers and Princes, with the Great and Noble? why were they the Mark of their malice and envy, of their rage and fury,
why then were they not more in esteem with Rulers and Princes, with the Great and Noble? why were they the Mark of their malice and envy, of their rage and fury,
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Yea, may it not be truly observ'd to this day, that the employment of a Minister is none of those direct Courses to Wealth and Riches? whereas other Arts and Employments can raise an Estate,
Yea, may it not be truly observed to this day, that the employment of a Minister is none of those Direct Courses to Wealth and Riches? whereas other Arts and Employments can raise an Estate,
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and advance a Family, they who wait at the Altar, with their Dependents, for the most part live in meaner circumstances. (Not but that God has a Blessing for the Posterity and Sons of the Clergy, as well as others;
and advance a Family, they who wait At the Altar, with their Dependents, for the most part live in meaner Circumstances. (Not but that God has a Blessing for the Posterity and Sons of the Clergy, as well as Others;
What Motives then could prevail? Would they be so mad and indiscreet to press Gospel-Piety upon the supposition of a Terrour that they should never hear of,
What Motives then could prevail? Would they be so mad and indiscreet to press Gospel-Piety upon the supposition of a Terror that they should never hear of,
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and that with so much sweat and labour, weakning their Bodies, and wasting their Spirits, endangering their lives and livelihood? If there were no other Motive but this,
and that with so much sweat and labour, weakening their Bodies, and wasting their Spirits, endangering their lives and livelihood? If there were no other Motive but this,
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'Tis then certainly no less, no more inseriour Motive, than the certain knowledge of the Terrour of the Lord, that put them with such earnestness upon this great business.
It's then Certainly no less, no more inseriour Motive, than the certain knowledge of the Terror of the Lord, that put them with such earnestness upon this great business.
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Knowing the Terrour of the Lord, he came down to perswade men; knowing, I say, the Terrour of the Lord, the displeasure of the Great God against sin and Sinners,
Knowing the Terror of the Lord, he Come down to persuade men; knowing, I say, the Terror of the Lord, the displeasure of the Great God against since and Sinners,
and the certainty of Divine vengeance and everlasting wrath, knowing this, he came into the World to perswade men. This made him with so much zeal and earnestness to set upon this Business, to perswade men; and that both by his Doctrine and Miracles, his Life and his Death, by his bitter Passion and Sufferings, his Tears and Bloud, his Resurrection and Ascension,
and the certainty of Divine vengeance and everlasting wrath, knowing this, he Come into the World to persuade men. This made him with so much zeal and earnestness to Set upon this Business, to persuade men; and that both by his Doctrine and Miracles, his Life and his Death, by his bitter Passion and Sufferings, his Tears and Blood, his Resurrection and Ascension,
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and entreat, and beseech, by all the endearments and compellations of Love, to flee from the wrath to come, to be reconcil'd to God, to embrace and improve the means of Grace and Salvation:
and entreat, and beseech, by all the endearments and compellations of Love, to flee from the wrath to come, to be reconciled to God, to embrace and improve the means of Grace and Salvation:
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nor their dearest bloud, which they were content should melt away in the Flames, and be expos'd to the hands of violence, rather than cease to perswade men, knowing the Terrour of the Lord.
nor their dearest blood, which they were content should melt away in the Flames, and be exposed to the hands of violence, rather than cease to persuade men, knowing the Terror of the Lord.
were not sin so dangerous and hurtful to men, were there no future Account to give at the tremendous Audit, were there no such flaming wrath and fiery vengeance as you hear of from the Pulpit, were there no future Rewards for good,
were not since so dangerous and hurtful to men, were there no future Account to give At the tremendous Audit, were there no such flaming wrath and fiery vengeance as you hear of from the Pulpit, were there no future Rewards for good,
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shall the Watchmen of Israel, who ex Officio are bound to give notice of, and help to quench the spiritual Flames, hold their peace and be silent? Shall we see men all in Flames, expos'd to the devouring Fire, the Fire of Lusts burning within them, evidenc'd by the Flames of Vices without, the Flames of wrath and Divine Vengeance over them,
shall the Watchmen of Israel, who ex Officio Are bound to give notice of, and help to quench the spiritual Flames, hold their peace and be silent? Shall we see men all in Flames, exposed to the devouring Fire, the Fire of Lustiest burning within them, evidenced by the Flames of Vices without, the Flames of wrath and Divine Vengeance over them,
And though some perhaps may preach Christ out of envy (as the Apostle speaks) and others for the sake of the Bag, with Judas; yet, I doubt not, there are many, who have higher Ends and aims, viz. God's Glory,
And though Some perhaps may preach christ out of envy (as the Apostle speaks) and Others for the sake of the Bag, with Judas; yet, I doubt not, there Are many, who have higher Ends and aims, viz. God's Glory,
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I will shut up this with that wholesome Advice of St James and St Peter concerning hearing and receiving of the Word preached, Jam. 1.19, 20, 21. Wherefore, my beloved Brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
I will shut up this with that wholesome advice of Saint James and Saint Peter Concerning hearing and receiving of the Word preached, Jam. 1.19, 20, 21. Wherefore, my Beloved Brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
But here may some say, If all this is true, that there is a future State, a Day of Judgment coming, such a Terrour of the Lord to be reveal'd hereafter, Ministers do well to be so earnestly and passionately concern'd for the Souls of men, to cry aloud and spare not, to tell them of their Sins,
But Here may Some say, If all this is true, that there is a future State, a Day of Judgement coming, such a Terror of the Lord to be revealed hereafter, Ministers do well to be so earnestly and passionately concerned for the Souls of men, to cry aloud and spare not, to tell them of their Sins,
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but are you sure you are not under a mistake, that you do not erre in the Foundation? Are you sure there is such a future Judgment as you speak of? What evidence or assurance have you of the certainty of it? This I shall answer;
but Are you sure you Are not under a mistake, that you do not err in the Foundation? are you sure there is such a future Judgement as you speak of? What evidence or assurance have you of the certainty of it? This I shall answer;
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First, The Voice of Scripture. The Jews had a confident Tradition amongst them, That blessed Enoch, who was translated to Heaven, had left two Pillars,
First, The Voice of Scripture. The jews had a confident Tradition among them, That blessed Enoch, who was translated to Heaven, had left two Pillars,
The latter Prophecy, concerning the final Judgment, is warranted by Scripture, Jude 14, 15. And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying,
The latter Prophecy, Concerning the final Judgement, is warranted by Scripture, U^de 14, 15. And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying,
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The sad certainty of Judgment closeth up that Ironical Expression of the Wise man, or rather a wiser than He, in reproof of wanton youthful Sinners, Eccles. 9.11.
The sad certainty of Judgement closeth up that Ironical Expression of the Wise man, or rather a Wiser than He, in reproof of wanton youthful Sinners, Eccles. 9.11.
and the Judge named, Acts 17.31. He hath appointed a day in the which he will judge the World in righteousness, by that man whom he hath ordained, whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
and the Judge nam, Acts 17.31. He hath appointed a day in the which he will judge the World in righteousness, by that man whom he hath ordained, whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
And this Day is Emphatically call'd The Day of the Lord, the Day of Christ, and the great Day, and the great and terrible Day of the Lord, and the Day of Vengeance, and the Day of Redemption, and the Day of refreshing.
And this Day is Emphatically called The Day of the Lord, the Day of christ, and the great Day, and the great and terrible Day of the Lord, and the Day of Vengeance, and the Day of Redemption, and the Day of refreshing.
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Secondly, The Voice of Conscience; and that both natural, and enlightned. 1. Natural Conscience, which is affrighted at the hearing of a Judgment to come.
Secondly, The Voice of Conscience; and that both natural, and enlightened. 1. Natural Conscience, which is affrighted At the hearing of a Judgement to come.
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and therefore presently dismiss'd the Preacher, Go, get thee gone, says he, for this time, and when I have a more convenient season, I will call for thee.
and Therefore presently dismissed the Preacher, Go, get thee gone, Says he, for this time, and when I have a more convenient season, I will call for thee.
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when they saw the Viper leap out of the Fire, and fasten upon his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a Murderer, whom though he had escaped the Sea,
when they saw the Viper leap out of the Fire, and fasten upon his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a Murderer, whom though he had escaped the Sea,
Why, whence had they this Notion of vengeance? Where had this barbarous People these Notices? What Gospel-Preacher ever arriv'd there before, to preach to them this Doctrine of the Divine wrath and vengeance? This Preacher dwelt within them.
Why, whence had they this Notion of vengeance? Where had this barbarous People these Notices? What Gospel preacher ever arrived there before, to preach to them this Doctrine of the Divine wrath and vengeance? This Preacher dwelled within them.
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and Guilt of Murther, and the vindicative Justice of the invisible Powers, which, they believ'd, will call every man to an account for his most secret Guilts.
and Gilded of Murder, and the vindicative justice of the invisible Powers, which, they believed, will call every man to an account for his most secret Guilts.
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That's a famous Instance of the Heathen Mariners in Jonah. Jon. 1. The Mariners there being affrighted at the terrible and unusual Tempest. (which God,
That's a famous Instance of the Heathen Mariners in Jonah. Jon. 1. The Mariners there being affrighted At the terrible and unusual Tempest. (which God,
for Jonah 's sake, sent out into the Sea) resolve among themselves ( v. 7.) to cast Lots, that they might know for whose cause that Evil was upon them:
for Jonah is sake, sent out into the Sea) resolve among themselves (v. 7.) to cast Lots, that they might know for whose cause that Evil was upon them:
wherefore being forc'd to throw him over-board for their own safety, yet they did it with Cries and Prayers and earnest Supplications to the great God, deprecating the guilt of Murder,
Wherefore being forced to throw him overboard for their own safety, yet they did it with Cries and Prayers and earnest Supplications to the great God, deprecating the guilt of Murder,
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and the cry of innocent Bloud, v. 14. Wherefore they cried unto the Lord, and said, We beseech thee, O Lord, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man's life,
and the cry of innocent Blood, v. 14. Wherefore they cried unto the Lord, and said, We beseech thee, Oh Lord, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this Man's life,
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and lay not upon us innocent bloud. And if Natural Conscience is so much affrighted at the thoughts, and hearing of Judgment, how much more, 2. An enlightned one;
and lay not upon us innocent blood. And if Natural Conscience is so much affrighted At the thoughts, and hearing of Judgement, how much more, 2. an enlightened one;
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Why, what's the matter? What ails the man? How comes it, that he is now so troubled at sin, who before never fear'd it? Why, 'tis the Witness of God within him, whose mouth was stopt before, that thus speaks.
Why, what's the matter? What ails the man? How comes it, that he is now so troubled At since, who before never feared it? Why, it's the Witness of God within him, whose Mouth was stopped before, that thus speaks.
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and the fiery vengeance, shews him what he has done, and whither he is a going, that he is making his trembling approach before the Judgment-Seat of Christ.
and the fiery vengeance, shows him what he has done, and whither he is a going, that he is making his trembling approach before the Judgment seat of christ.
They who will not be convinc'd by Scripture, may perhaps by this Argument, The consideration of God's Justice, together with the State of Affairs, and things in this Life.
They who will not be convinced by Scripture, may perhaps by this Argument, The consideration of God's justice, together with the State of Affairs, and things in this Life.
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They who have any sense of Religion, and believe there is a God, must believe him to be just, that he is the just and righteous Governour of the World, a Lover of Justice,
They who have any sense of Religion, and believe there is a God, must believe him to be just, that he is the just and righteous Governor of the World, a Lover of justice,
What should I speak of that Cloud of Witnesses, that noble Army of Martyrs mentioned in the 11th of the Hebrews, who had tryal of cruel mockings and scourgings,
What should I speak of that Cloud of Witnesses, that noble Army of Martyrs mentioned in the 11th of the Hebrews, who had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings,
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and the best upon Earth too, (where Judgment runs down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream ) that Justice should be always equally distributed.
and the best upon Earth too, (where Judgement runs down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream) that justice should be always equally distributed.
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For (not to speak of the corruption of the Judge's heart, and the blinding of his eyes by Bribes (which turns Judgment into Gall, and the fruit of righteousness into Hemlock ) which is not impossible, considering that he is but a man:
For (not to speak of the corruption of the Judge's heart, and the blinding of his eyes by Bribes (which turns Judgement into Gall, and the fruit of righteousness into Hemlock) which is not impossible, considering that he is but a man:
I say, not to speak of this, but) supposing the Judge to be as just as Job, (of whom God testifies, that there was none like him in the Earth, a perfect and upright man, one that feared God, and eschewed evil ) one whose eyes cannot be blinded with Bribes,
I say, not to speak of this, but) supposing the Judge to be as just as Job, (of whom God Testifies, that there was none like him in the Earth, a perfect and upright man, one that feared God, and Eschewed evil) one whose eyes cannot be blinded with Bribes,
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and not according to the real good he hath done in his body: the Judge the mean while remaining really and invincibly ignorant of the truth upon mis-information;
and not according to the real good he hath done in his body: the Judge the mean while remaining really and invincibly ignorant of the truth upon misinformation;
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and sits in the Seats of Judicature, and sees and records all that's done in his Book of remembrance, the great Register of humane actions, there must necessarily come a Day,
and sits in the Seats of Judicature, and sees and records all that's done in his Book of remembrance, the great Register of humane actions, there must necessarily come a Day,
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They often look back towards the last things, and cast an eye on the dreadful Tribunal of Jesus Christ: which keeps 'em in a holy awe, fearing to offend him who shall be their Judge.
They often look back towards the last things, and cast an eye on the dreadful Tribunal of jesus christ: which keeps they in a holy awe, fearing to offend him who shall be their Judge.
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but a reverent, submissive, humble love, a love that has an allay of fear, fear of displeasing and offending their Father, whom it respects not only as good,
but a reverend, submissive, humble love, a love that has an allay of Fear, Fear of displeasing and offending their Father, whom it respects not only as good,
In this holy awe and fear the thoughts of the dreadful Judgment do especially keep the Children of God (neither let it be thought Legal Preaching so to affirm) yea, their holy performances are mixt with fear;
In this holy awe and Fear the thoughts of the dreadful Judgement do especially keep the Children of God (neither let it be Thought Legal Preaching so to affirm) yea, their holy performances Are mixed with Fear;
not suspecting God's faithfulness, but their own, often thinking thus with themselves, How shall I be able to hold out in the last hour, in my dying agonies? How shall I withstand the Storms of Hell, and quench the fiery Darts of the Devil? How shall I be able to appear before the great Tribunal? How shall I give up my Accounts there? Should God be strict to mark what I have done amiss,
not suspecting God's faithfulness, but their own, often thinking thus with themselves, How shall I be able to hold out in the last hour, in my dying agonies? How shall I withstand the Storms of Hell, and quench the fiery Darts of the devil? How shall I be able to appear before the great Tribunal? How shall I give up my Accounts there? Should God be strict to mark what I have done amiss,
how should I be able to stand in Judgment, or to answer him one of a thousand? What if all these services of mine should be construed then to be but hypocrisie and formality? What if God should not accept my person,
how should I be able to stand in Judgement, or to answer him one of a thousand? What if all these services of mine should be construed then to be but hypocrisy and formality? What if God should not accept my person,
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and owne my performances? What if he should fling back my services as Dung, upon my Face, accounting it (as he did the Jew's) but as the cutting off of a Dog's neck;
and own my performances? What if he should fling back my services as Dung, upon my Face, accounting it (as he did the Jew's) but as the cutting off of a Dog's neck;
yet if for lack of one thing I should fall short of it? What if this covetousness and base spiritedness, this worldly-mindedness and uncharitableness, this passion and peevishness, this stubbornness, this stiffness,
yet if for lack of one thing I should fallen short of it? What if this covetousness and base spiritedness, this Worldly-mindedness and uncharitableness, this passion and peevishness, this stubbornness, this stiffness,
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therefore, prays he, let me part with every thing that thou dost hate, and embrace that which thou dost love and command, that I may appear before thy Tribunal with courage and comfort!
Therefore, prays he, let me part with every thing that thou dost hate, and embrace that which thou dost love and command, that I may appear before thy Tribunal with courage and Comfort!
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'Tis suppos'd 'twill be a kind of Terrour to good men; which is gathered from that expression in the Thessalonians, 1 Thess. 1.10. To be admir'd in all them that believe.
It's supposed it'll be a kind of Terror to good men; which is gathered from that expression in the Thessalonians, 1 Thess 1.10. To be admired in all them that believe.
But perhaps some may be here dissatisfied, being ready to demand, Whether none shall be sentenc'd to an eternal state till the last and general Judgment? What then shall become of departed Souls after Death, till the General Judgment? Shall they be kept in some Middle Place, in some Limbus Patrum, or Infantum? To this I answer:
But perhaps Some may be Here dissatisfied, being ready to demand, Whither none shall be sentenced to an Eternal state till the last and general Judgement? What then shall become of departed Souls After Death, till the General Judgement? Shall they be kept in Some Middle Place, in Some Limbus Patrum, or Infantum? To this I answer:
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That the Souls of good men, immediately after Death, are carried to Heaven by the Angels, to receive the Sentence of Absolution, which shall be pronounced by Christ, who will place them in the Mansions of Glory, is most certain:
That the Souls of good men, immediately After Death, Are carried to Heaven by the Angels, to receive the Sentence of Absolution, which shall be pronounced by christ, who will place them in the Mansions of Glory, is most certain:
And I humbly conceive, (with submission) which is not unwarrantable by Scripture, (as is intimated in the Case of Dives, Luke 16.23.) that Christ Jesus, the Judge of the World, by virtue of his Regal Office (which he doth now execute) as he sends out his Angels, which are ministring Spirits, to carry holy Souls into Heaven,
And I humbly conceive, (with submission) which is not unwarrantable by Scripture, (as is intimated in the Case of Dives, Lycia 16.23.) that christ jesus, the Judge of the World, by virtue of his Regal Office (which he does now execute) as he sends out his Angels, which Are ministering Spirits, to carry holy Souls into Heaven,
and deliver 'em to the Devil, that cruel Jaylor, the Keeper of the Infernal Prison, who instantly draggs 'em away to Hell, there to be bound (as 'tis said of the evil Angels) in everlasting chains under darkness to the judgment of the great day;
and deliver they to the devil, that cruel Jailor, the Keeper of the Infernal Prison, who instantly drags they away to Hell, there to be bound (as it's said of the evil Angels) in everlasting chains under darkness to the judgement of the great day;
Thus having discours'd Doctrinally of that great Fundamental Point of Religion, the certainty of Judgment to come, a Day of Judgment after this Life, together with the dreadfulness of it, styled here The Terrour of the Lord: It remains now
Thus having discoursed Doctrinally of that great Fundamental Point of Religion, the certainty of Judgement to come, a Day of Judgement After this Life, together with the dreadfulness of it, styled Here The Terror of the Lord: It remains now
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And here, first of all, I hope I need not use Saint Peter 's Apology to you (how needful soever 'tis amongst others in the World) for the Lord's slackness,
And Here, First of all, I hope I need not use Saint Peter is Apology to you (how needful soever it's among Others in the World) for the Lord's slackness,
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and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the Fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the Creation.
and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the Father's fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the Creation.
men of an Atheistical, shall I say, or Anti-Christian Spirit, who laugh and mock at the Doctrine of a Day of Judgment, as a wild Chimaera, the idle Dream and fancy of a melancholy Preacher, the effect of an inquisitive, contemplative Head, and the strength of imagination;
men of an Atheistical, shall I say, or Antichristian Spirit, who laugh and mock At the Doctrine of a Day of Judgement, as a wild Chimaera, the idle Dream and fancy of a melancholy Preacher, the Effect of an inquisitive, contemplative Head, and the strength of imagination;
Now this mocking and scoffing and infidelity owes it self, St Peter observes, partly to their Lusts, partly to their wilful ignorance, and inadvertency and inconsideration.
Now this mocking and scoffing and infidelity owes it self, Saint Peter observes, partly to their Lustiest, partly to their wilful ignorance, and inadvertency and inconsideration.
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Which (in regard there are so many in the World that are ready to join Issue with these Scoffers here) I will take particular notice of, both to obviate their Atheistical Objections,
Which (in regard there Are so many in the World that Are ready to join Issue with these Scoffers Here) I will take particular notice of, both to obviate their Atheistical Objections,
First, God's Power and Providence, both in the Creation and destruction of the World. Secondly, The nature of God, and his measure and account of time. Thirdly, His patience and long-suffering.
First, God's Power and Providence, both in the Creation and destruction of the World. Secondly, The nature of God, and his measure and account of time. Thirdly, His patience and long-suffering.
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First, God's Power and Providence, both in the Creation and destruction of the World, ver. 5, 6, 7. For this they willingly are ignorant of, That by the Word of God the Heavens were of old,
First, God's Power and Providence, both in the Creation and destruction of the World, ver. 5, 6, 7. For this they willingly Are ignorant of, That by the Word of God the Heavens were of old,
But the Heavens and the Earth which are now, by the same Word, are kept in store, reserved unto fire, against the Day of Judgment, and perdition of ungodly men.
But the Heavens and the Earth which Are now, by the same Word, Are kept in store, reserved unto fire, against the Day of Judgement, and perdition of ungodly men.
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God made the World (for it could not make it self) and having the power over it, did once destroy it, i. e. the face of it, with the things in it, by water:
God made the World (for it could not make it self) and having the power over it, did once destroy it, i. e. the face of it, with the things in it, by water:
and why should we not believe it? To this I might add, that other Prophecies in Scripture concerning Christ have been fulfill'd, particularly that concerning his coming in the Flesh;
and why should we not believe it? To this I might add, that other Prophecies in Scripture Concerning christ have been fulfilled, particularly that Concerning his coming in the Flesh;
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Secondly, The Nature of God, and his Measure and Account of Time, ver. 8. Be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years,
Secondly, The Nature of God, and his Measure and Account of Time, ver. 8. Be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand Years,
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and therefore conclude he will never come, judging of the Lord by your selves, not understanding and considering his Divine Nature, which is Infinite, Immense, Omniscient and Eternal.
and Therefore conclude he will never come, judging of the Lord by your selves, not understanding and considering his Divine Nature, which is Infinite, Immense, Omniscient and Eternal.
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One day, which seems so short with us, is with him as long as a thousand years; and a thousand years, which appear so long to us, are with him as short as one day. Those Periods of Time, that seem so long unto us, are with him but as a moment. So Moses observes, Psal 90.4. A thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, (which is infinitely less than yesterday when it was present) and as a Watch in the Night.
One day, which seems so short with us, is with him as long as a thousand Years; and a thousand Years, which appear so long to us, Are with him as short as one day. Those Periods of Time, that seem so long unto us, Are with him but as a moment. So Moses observes, Psalm 90.4. A thousand Years in thy sighed Are but as yesterday when it is past, (which is infinitely less than yesterday when it was present) and as a Watch in the Night.
NONLATINALPHABET, says Pythagoras; There is nothing long with the Gods. And Divine Plutarch, speaking of the late vengeance of the Deity, observes, NONLATINALPHABET — All the Interval of humane life, is to the Gods nothing.
, Says Pythagoras; There is nothing long with the God's And Divine Plutarch, speaking of the late vengeance of the Deity, observes, — All the Interval of humane life, is to the God's nothing.
And against this ignorance and inconsideration of the Nature of God, and his measure and account of Time, he cautions even the Friends of Christ, that they might not be discouraged with the thoughts of the Lord's slackness in coming to Judgment; or be tempted to entertain an Atheistical Anti-Christian Opinion that he will never come,
And against this ignorance and inconsideration of the Nature of God, and his measure and account of Time, he cautions even the Friends of christ, that they might not be discouraged with the thoughts of the Lord's slackness in coming to Judgement; or be tempted to entertain an Atheistical Antichristian Opinion that he will never come,
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3. This Scoffing and Infidelity owes it self to their wilful ignorance and inconsideration of God's patience and long-suffering, v. 9. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, (as some men count slackness) but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish,
3. This Scoffing and Infidelity owes it self to their wilful ignorance and inconsideration of God's patience and long-suffering, v. 9. The Lord is not slack Concerning his promise, (as Some men count slackness) but is long-suffering to usward, not willing that any should perish,
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The Lord will not defer his coming to Judgment one moment beyond his appointed time. He that shall come, will come, and will not tarry; i. e. beyond his own appointment.
The Lord will not defer his coming to Judgement one moment beyond his appointed time. He that shall come, will come, and will not tarry; i. e. beyond his own appointment.
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Which these ungrateful Wretches are not sensible of, and therefore scoff and mock, kick and spurn at the Divine Bowels, abuse that clemency which keeps 'em out of Hell, trample upon that patience which bears with their follies,
Which these ungrateful Wretches Are not sensible of, and Therefore scoff and mock, kick and spurn At the Divine Bowels, abuse that clemency which keeps they out of Hell, trample upon that patience which bears with their follies,
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and waits for their repentance, despise that love, and goodness which suspends the fearful vengeance. How passionately does the Apostle expostulate with such as these! Rom. 2.4.
and waits for their Repentance, despise that love, and Goodness which suspends the fearful vengeance. How passionately does the Apostle expostulate with such as these! Rom. 2.4.
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that the God that made thee, is not able to punish thee? that he that created and preserves thee, cannot judge thee? that he that governs and upholds the World, is not able to deal with such a weak, silly Creature as thou art? that he, in whom thou dost live, and move, and hast thy Being, is not able to destroy thee,
that the God that made thee, is not able to Punish thee? that he that created and preserves thee, cannot judge thee? that he that governs and upholds the World, is not able to deal with such a weak, silly Creature as thou art? that he, in whom thou dost live, and move, and hast thy Being, is not able to destroy thee,
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as a thing which thou dost not fear, and shalt never feel, sporting with Hell and the Devil, bidding him take and rot and sink thee, laughing at the Great Judge,
as a thing which thou dost not Fear, and shalt never feel, sporting with Hell and the devil, bidding him take and rot and sink thee, laughing At the Great Judge,
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But 'tis such as the Wise man spake of, and observ'd long ago, Eccles. 8.11. Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil:
But it's such as the Wise man spoke of, and observed long ago, Eccles. 8.11. Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, Therefore the heart of the Sons of men is Fully Set in them to do evil:
and St Paul here intimates, and sadly observes, and bewails in this his passionate Expostulation, Despisest thou the riches of his Goodness, &c. But hear, O despising, scoffing, ungrateful man!
and Saint Paul Here intimates, and sadly observes, and bewails in this his passionate Expostulation, Despisest thou the riches of his goodness, etc. But hear, Oh despising, scoffing, ungrateful man!
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Secondly, This Doctrine of the certainty, and severity, and dreadfulness of the future Judgment may serve to awaken secure Sinners out of their sinful and dangerous security.
Secondly, This Doctrine of the certainty, and severity, and dreadfulness of the future Judgement may serve to awaken secure Sinners out of their sinful and dangerous security.
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and come to Judgment, appear before the Judgment-Seat of Christ, who shall come from Heaven to judge the quick and the dead? Do you believe all this? You'll readily answer, Yes that we do, God forbid we should be Unbelievers, we can say our Creed as sincerely and devoutly as the best.
and come to Judgement, appear before the Judgment seat of christ, who shall come from Heaven to judge the quick and the dead? Do you believe all this? You'll readily answer, Yes that we do, God forbid we should be Unbelievers, we can say our Creed as sincerely and devoutly as the best.
and lose the best and greatest interest, which is more valuable than all the Treasures and instances of happiness in this World, which you must shortly leave,
and loose the best and greatest Interest, which is more valuable than all the Treasures and instances of happiness in this World, which you must shortly leave,
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And indeed this Doctrine is a powerful disswasive from Vice, and perswasive to Vertue: a disswasive from Vice, because it will be certainly and severely punished;
And indeed this Doctrine is a powerful dissuasive from Vice, and persuasive to Virtue: a dissuasive from Vice, Because it will be Certainly and severely punished;
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And there is no greater, or more forcible Argument to perswade to holiness, than this of Judgment to come. This is the great Argument the Wise man useth to perswade both to negative and positive holiness.
And there is no greater, or more forcible Argument to persuade to holiness, than this of Judgement to come. This is the great Argument the Wise man uses to persuade both to negative and positive holiness.
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and, like Belshazzer 's hand upon the Wall, dasheth all that mirth and jollity: But know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into Judgment.
and, like Belshazzar is hand upon the Wall, dasheth all that mirth and jollity: But know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into Judgement.
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And the same Apostle does by this Argument support the Spirits of those who suffer'd for the name of Christ, whose invincible patience and faith in persecution and tribulation he applauds and glories in, 2 Thess. 1.14. assuring them ver. 6. It is a righteous thing with God to recompence tribulation to them that trouble you;
And the same Apostle does by this Argument support the Spirits of those who suffered for the name of christ, whose invincible patience and faith in persecution and tribulation he applauds and Glories in, 2 Thess 1.14. assuring them for. 6. It is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
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and to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven, &c. And St James, Chap. 5. ver. 7, 8. exhorts to patience under tribulation by this Argument, Be patient therefore, Brethren,
and to you who Are troubled rest with us, when the Lord jesus shall be revealed from Heaven, etc. And Saint James, Chap. 5. ver. 7, 8. exhorts to patience under tribulation by this Argument, Be patient Therefore, Brothers,
'Tis recorded as an Act of Moses 's Faith, and a Point of his Praise, that he had an eye to the recompence of reward, Heb. 11.26. 'Tis not unworthy of a Christian, as if he were to be thought a Mercenary to do this.
It's recorded as an Act of Moses is Faith, and a Point of his Praise, that he had an eye to the recompense of reward, Hebrew 11.26. It's not unworthy of a Christian, as if he were to be Thought a Mercenary to do this.
God's Glory must be our chief and ultimate, but our own interest may be our secondary and subservient End. God will have none of his Servants to serve him for nought:
God's Glory must be our chief and ultimate, but our own Interest may be our secondary and subservient End. God will have none of his Servants to serve him for nought:
which he allows us to look to with Moses here, who had respect unto the recompence of reward, which supported him under doing and suffering for God, v. 25, 26. chusing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
which he allows us to look to with Moses Here, who had respect unto the recompense of reward, which supported him under doing and suffering for God, v. 25, 26. choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,
but immarcessible Crowns of Glory in his hand, to set upon their triumphant heads. Indeed without this, how soon would the Spirits faint in the best Christian!
but Immarcessible Crowns of Glory in his hand, to Set upon their triumphant Heads. Indeed without this, how soon would the Spirits faint in the best Christian!
In all the Instances of Mortification, and Self-denial, and Suffering, and Persecution for Religion, could he not look to the recompence of reward, what discouragement would he labour under!
In all the Instances of Mortification, and Self-denial, and Suffering, and Persecution for Religion, could he not look to the recompense of reward, what discouragement would he labour under!
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St Paul 's Hypothesis is a Great Truth, and the Consequence natural, 1 Cor. 15.19. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of ll men most miserable.
Saint Paul is Hypothesis is a Great Truth, and the Consequence natural, 1 Cor. 15.19. If in this life only we have hope in christ, we Are of ll men most miserable.
who shall rise with him too, and appear at Judgment, the Judgment-Seat of Christ. The thoughts of which, as it strikes unspeakable Terrour into ill men, (perhaps here,
who shall rise with him too, and appear At Judgement, the Judgment seat of christ. The thoughts of which, as it strikes unspeakable Terror into ill men, (perhaps Here,
or break through? What Lyon in the way shall discourage them, or turn them back? What shall divert them from pursuing such great and sure rewards, which are before their eyes, which they shall one day certainly receive? What shall turn them out of the way of the Lord, whose eyes are fixed on this Glorious Object? Shall the Enchantments or bewitching Charms of sinful Pleasures allure,
or break through? What lion in the Way shall discourage them, or turn them back? What shall divert them from pursuing such great and sure rewards, which Are before their eyes, which they shall one day Certainly receive? What shall turn them out of the Way of the Lord, whose eyes Are fixed on this Glorious Object? Shall the Enchantments or bewitching Charms of sinful Pleasures allure,
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or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword, or any other Creature whatsoever? Nay, in all these things we are more than Conquerours through him that loved us.
or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword, or any other Creature whatsoever? Nay, in all these things we Are more than Conquerors through him that loved us.
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Go on then (Christian!) with courage and comfort, and let thine eye be ever fixed on this Glorious Object, look to the recompence of reward, have an eye to the Glories that are within the Veil, act Faith upon the things unseen, keep a constant eye upon the Judge of the World,
Go on then (Christian!) with courage and Comfort, and let thine eye be ever fixed on this Glorious Object, look to the recompense of reward, have an eye to the Glories that Are within the Veil, act Faith upon the things unseen, keep a constant eye upon the Judge of the World,
then apostatize from thy Religion, and renounce Christianity, bid adieu to the Communion of Saints, and associate with the blacker Spirits, and the Cabal of Hell, if thou canst;
then apostatise from thy Religion, and renounce Christianity, bid adieu to the Communion of Saints, and associate with the blacker Spirits, and the Cabal of Hell, if thou Canst;
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In all the Instances of Duty, in all the Turns of Providence, in all the Occurrences of humane Life, in all the Temptations either of the World, or the Flesh, or the Devil, always remember there is a Day of Judgment coming,
In all the Instances of Duty, in all the Turns of Providence, in all the Occurrences of humane Life, in all the Temptations either of the World, or the Flesh, or the devil, always Remember there is a Day of Judgement coming,
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a reward that will be infinitely satisfactory and Glorious, that infinitely exceeds all the Honours and Glories and Names of Happiness in this lower World:
a reward that will be infinitely satisfactory and Glorious, that infinitely exceeds all the Honours and Glories and Names of Happiness in this lower World:
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which Devils will envy thee, and wicked men wish for, as well as be amazed at, who shall stand trembling at the dreadful Barr, whilst thou art exulting, on the Throne;
which Devils will envy thee, and wicked men wish for, as well as be amazed At, who shall stand trembling At the dreadful Bar, while thou art exulting, on the Throne;
who will stand ashamed in their poverty and nakedness, whilst thy brighter Glories and Royal Robes are putting on, beholding with horrour what is done to the man whom the King delighteth to honour.
who will stand ashamed in their poverty and nakedness, while thy Brighter Glories and Royal Robes Are putting on, beholding with horror what is done to the man whom the King delights to honour.
So the Spirit assures us in the Revelation, speaking of the Immunities of that Blessed State, Rev. 21.4. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes:
So the Spirit assures us in the Revelation, speaking of the Immunities of that Blessed State, Rev. 21.4. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes:
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when we must all appear before Jesus Christ, the Judge both of the quick and dead? O then let us make preparation for it, (which it concerns us all to do) and that speedily;
when we must all appear before jesus christ, the Judge both of the quick and dead? O then let us make preparation for it, (which it concerns us all to do) and that speedily;
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First, By keeping his Commandments, especially those which are more peculiarly his, those Laws which have their immediate Institution and Sanction in the Gospel, particularly that of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
First, By keeping his commandments, especially those which Are more peculiarly his, those Laws which have their immediate Institution and Sanction in the Gospel, particularly that of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.
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Which they that despise, and contemn, and neglect, may sadly remember and consider, that 'tis his Ordinance who will be their Judge. Secondly, By obliging his Friends.
Which they that despise, and contemn, and neglect, may sadly Remember and Consider, that it's his Ordinance who will be their Judge. Secondly, By obliging his Friends.
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I will conclude all with St Peter 's Exhortation, which he makes from this very Doctrine of the final Judgment, 2 Pet. 3.11, 12. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, (i. e.
I will conclude all with Saint Peter is Exhortation, which he makes from this very Doctrine of the final Judgement, 2 Pet. 3.11, 12. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, (i. e.
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seeing that this World, and all things here below, shall have an End, and Christ shall come to Judgment) what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness!
seeing that this World, and all things Here below, shall have an End, and christ shall come to Judgement) what manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation and godliness!
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Looking for, and hasting unto the coming of the day of God — and ver. 14. Wherefore (Beloved) seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent, that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. FINIS.
Looking for, and hasting unto the coming of the day of God — and for. 14. Wherefore (beloved) seeing that you look for such things, be diligent, that you may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. FINIS.
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