The duty and support of believers in life and death a funeral sermon on the death of Mrs. Mary Smith, who deceased Feb. 29, 1687/8 preached, on the Lords Day following, March 4, to the auditory whereof she was a constant member.
THIS Chapter contains the Prophecy which was uttered by Jacob on his Death-Bed, with respect to those things which were to befall his Posterity in the latter Days.
THIS Chapter contains the Prophecy which was uttered by Jacob on his Death-Bed, with respect to those things which were to befall his Posterity in the latter Days.
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It hath been observed of many of God's Servants, that God hath revealed more of the Counsel of his Will to them at the close of their Lives, than at any time before;
It hath been observed of many of God's Servants, that God hath revealed more of the Counsel of his Will to them At the close of their Lives, than At any time before;
only (as a Learned Man conjectures) Jacob having compared Dan to a Serpent, upon the account of its subtilty, (ver. 17.) this might mind him of that trick which the Old Serpent put upon our First Parents, which laid the foundation of their fall,
only (as a Learned Man Conjectures) Jacob having compared Dan to a Serpent, upon the account of its subtlety, (ver. 17.) this might mind him of that trick which the Old Serpent put upon our First Parents, which laid the Foundation of their fallen,
and so he takes occasion from t••• … e to express his Faith in that Seed of the Wo•• … who was promised to break the Serpent's Head. However this be, we may reasonably suppose, That so eminent a Saint,
and so he Takes occasion from t••• … e to express his Faith in that Seed of the Wo•• … who was promised to break the Serpent's Head. However this be, we may reasonably suppose, That so eminent a Saint,
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when he found himself almost tired with speaking to his Children, and the pains of Death taking hold of him, was willing (like Simeon) with open Arms to receive the expected Messiah, and desirous to be received by God for the Messiah 's sake.
when he found himself almost tired with speaking to his Children, and the pains of Death taking hold of him, was willing (like Simeon) with open Arms to receive the expected Messiah, and desirous to be received by God for the Messiah is sake.
and therefore he tells Pharaoh that his days had been few and evil, (chap. 47. 9.) and besides this, he had now the prospect of many Calamities which his Seed would undergo after his Decease, which might make the present Agonies of Death more sharp and bitter to him;
and Therefore he tells Pharaoh that his days had been few and evil, (chap. 47. 9.) and beside this, he had now the prospect of many Calamities which his Seed would undergo After his Decease, which might make the present Agonies of Death more sharp and bitter to him;
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but he fetches comfort and relief from this great Consideration, That there was a Spiritual and Eternal Saviour provided for him and his, whom by dying he should come to enjoy.
but he Fetches Comfort and relief from this great Consideration, That there was a Spiritual and Eternal Saviour provided for him and his, whom by dying he should come to enjoy.
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and in the Text he describes him by that high and Glorious Character, the Salvation of God, which is the Stile not only used by several of the Prophets afterwards in speaking to the Jewish Church,
and in the Text he describes him by that high and Glorious Character, the Salvation of God, which is the Style not only used by several of the prophets afterwards in speaking to the Jewish Church,
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Now the second Appearance of this Christ to Judgment, and the Translation of our Souls to him by Death, with the happy Consequences of both, (as will be shewn in the progress of this Discourse) are things still expected by such as remain in the Body.
Now the second Appearance of this christ to Judgement, and the translation of our Souls to him by Death, with the happy Consequences of both, (as will be shown in the progress of this Discourse) Are things still expected by such as remain in the Body.
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Here particular satisfaction should be given to Three Enquiries. 1. Why is Jesus Christ stiled Salvation? 2. Why is he called the Salvation of the Lord? 3. What is he, who hath this Title,
Here particular satisfaction should be given to Three Enquiries. 1. Why is jesus christ styled Salvation? 2. Why is he called the Salvation of the Lord? 3. What is he, who hath this Title,
but the Question is, What Grace, and how it comes to be exercised and conveyed? In relation to this, (though it be originally the Grace of God) 'tis said to be the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ;
but the Question is, What Grace, and how it comes to be exercised and conveyed? In Relation to this, (though it be originally the Grace of God) it's said to be the Grace of the Lord jesus christ;
for it is most apparent, that Christ is the person spoken of, from the foregoing verse, where we have an account of his Ascension into Heaven in the very words which the Apostle Paul uses on that Subject.
for it is most apparent, that christ is the person spoken of, from the foregoing verse, where we have an account of his Ascension into Heaven in the very words which the Apostle Paul uses on that Subject.
The latter part of that verse (lowly, and riding upon an ass, &c.) does plainly refer to the means and manner of Christ's famous Journey to Jerusalem, and is therefore applied to him by the Evangelist upon that occasion:
The latter part of that verse (lowly, and riding upon an Ass, etc.) does plainly refer to the means and manner of Christ's famous Journey to Jerusalem, and is Therefore applied to him by the Evangelist upon that occasion:
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For this reason he is called by Zacharias the father of his fore-runner, an horn of salvation, from whence Salvation is more immediately pour'd out upon lost and miserable souls.
For this reason he is called by Zacharias the father of his forerunner, an horn of salvation, from whence Salvation is more immediately poured out upon lost and miserable Souls.
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With respect to this, the times of the Gospel, which are more especially the days of the Son of man, are honoured with that Character of the day of Salvation. It is the Word of Christ, wherein this Salvation is declared and offered;
With respect to this, the times of the Gospel, which Are more especially the days of the Son of man, Are honoured with that Character of the day of Salvation. It is the Word of christ, wherein this Salvation is declared and offered;
when he was making his last Address to God, Thy Salvation? The same note of Distinction and Propriety is frequently set upon Christ by God himself in the Prophetical Books, which any one that diligently examines may easily discover.
when he was making his last Address to God, Thy Salvation? The same note of Distinction and Propriety is frequently Set upon christ by God himself in the Prophetical Books, which any one that diligently examines may Easily discover.
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First; Because Christ came with God's Commission; how many times does he make mention of the Father 's will that sent him? Thrice together in one Discourse.
First; Because christ Come with God's Commission; how many times does he make mention of the Father is will that sent him? Thrice together in one Discourse.
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which Paul repeating to his Hearers at Antioch, renders thus, I have set thee, &c. The comparing of both places together, shews that Christ was constituted and ordain'd by God, to be what he is,
which Paul repeating to his Hearers At Antioch, renders thus, I have Set thee, etc. The comparing of both places together, shows that christ was constituted and ordained by God, to be what he is,
Secondly, Because he succeded with God's acceptance. Our Lord hath finished his Reconciling-work, by finishing the Transgression which caus'd the Enmity;
Secondly, Because he succeeded with God's acceptance. Our Lord hath finished his Reconciling-work, by finishing the Transgression which caused the Enmity;
and God's advancing of him to his own Right-hand, (a place of the highest honour) when all was done, is an evidence that he deserves to wear that Name,
and God's advancing of him to his own Right-hand, (a place of the highest honour) when all was done, is an evidence that he deserves to wear that Name,
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When they stoned him (as his last breath was going forth) he called upon God, and said, Lord Jesus, receive my Spirit: It is true, he was mightily encouraged to this, by the extraordinary Vision which he had a little before;
When they stoned him (as his last breath was going forth) he called upon God, and said, Lord jesus, receive my Spirit: It is true, he was mightily encouraged to this, by the extraordinary Vision which he had a little before;
To them that look for him, shall he appear the second time, without sin unto salvation. This is the appearing which the Church says Amen to, both at the beginning and the close of the Revelation. We expect to see that Jesus who was once veil'd in flesh, coming in the Clouds of heaven;
To them that look for him, shall he appear the second time, without since unto salvation. This is the appearing which the Church Says Amen to, both At the beginning and the close of the Revelation. We expect to see that jesus who was once veiled in Flesh, coming in the Clouds of heaven;
He that lived upon Alms for the maintenance of his temporal life, shall actually distribute eternal life; he that once stood before Pilate 's Bar, shall sit down upon a Tribunal himself:
He that lived upon Alms for the maintenance of his temporal life, shall actually distribute Eternal life; he that once stood before Pilate is Bar, shall fit down upon a Tribunal himself:
And he that was Crucified through weakness, shall be armed with Irresistible power. All this Believers can expect with joy, because the Day of Judgment is their Day of Redemption. Who among the Children of God would not be glad to see his Saviour again,
And he that was crucified through weakness, shall be armed with Irresistible power. All this Believers can expect with joy, Because the Day of Judgement is their Day of Redemption. Who among the Children of God would not be glad to see his Saviour again,
when he shall bring his final rewards with him! Who would not rejoyce to look upon him as a Judg, that's interested in him as an Advocate! We look for a very glorious revolution before that day, with respect to the prosperity and flourishing of the Church;
when he shall bring his final rewards with him! Who would not rejoice to look upon him as a Judge, that's interested in him as an Advocate! We look for a very glorious revolution before that day, with respect to the Prosperity and flourishing of the Church;
but we believe that this decaying frame of Nature shall be dissolved, a new Heaven and Earth spring out of the ashes of the old, every creature be subdued to God, the publick sentence of life or death pronounc'd upon all mankind,
but we believe that this decaying frame of Nature shall be dissolved, a new Heaven and Earth spring out of the Ashes of the old, every creature be subdued to God, the public sentence of life or death pronounced upon all mankind,
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Secondly, The Benefits which flow from Christ, may be included in this term of the Lords Salvation; and there are some such, which believers while alive, are not possest of, but waiting for.
Secondly, The Benefits which flow from christ, may be included in this term of the lords Salvation; and there Are Some such, which believers while alive, Are not possessed of, but waiting for.
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I grant that they receive several of Christs benefits, when they are made believers, yea even those which are the earnest and pledg of all the rest: They have eternal life abiding in them, assoon as their spiritual life is begun;
I grant that they receive several of Christ benefits, when they Are made believers, yea even those which Are the earnest and pledge of all the rest: They have Eternal life abiding in them, As soon as their spiritual life is begun;
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First, (to begin with the least and lowest of their Expectations) A full deliverance from temporal and external evils; such as pain and sickness, Providential disappointments and losses, unjust and violent Persecutions, &c. which they are more or less, at one time or another, subject to in this life.
First, (to begin with the least and lowest of their Expectations) A full deliverance from temporal and external evils; such as pain and sickness, Providential disappointments and losses, unjust and violent Persecutions, etc. which they Are more or less, At one time or Another, Subject to in this life.
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while he is in this Tabernacle. They lye so heavy sometimes, especially when several kinds of them meet together (like various Rivers which run into one Sea of trouble) that they make a man bitter in soul, and put him upon longing for death, which otherwise he would be most desirous to shun.
while he is in this Tabernacle. They lie so heavy sometime, especially when several Kinds of them meet together (like various rivers which run into one Sea of trouble) that they make a man bitter in soul, and put him upon longing for death, which otherwise he would be most desirous to shun.
Though these are lesser evils, yet they are real; and so long as we labour under them, we cannot but look upon our selves as miserable in part. Who can doubt that our blessedness is imperfect while our bones are vexed, while Gods arrows stick in our flesh;
Though these Are lesser evils, yet they Are real; and so long as we labour under them, we cannot but look upon our selves as miserable in part. Who can doubt that our blessedness is imperfect while our bones Are vexed, while God's arrows stick in our Flesh;
where our finest garments are so quickly moth-eaten, and our most valuable Goods corrupted; where our whole inheritance is liable to the spoiler's hands,
where our Finest garments Are so quickly moth-eaten, and our most valuable Goods corrupted; where our Whole inheritance is liable to the spoiler's hands,
Secondly, Deliverance from the remainders of Indwelling Corruption, and the Temptations of Satan. Here a Believer is often crying out with Paul, Oh wretched man that I am!
Secondly, Deliverance from the remainders of Indwelling Corruption, and the Temptations of Satan. Here a Believer is often crying out with Paul, O wretched man that I am!
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We many times feel the tyranny and force of sin, though it hath lost its constant and allowed Dominion; we are led into an unwilling Captivity, though we have renounc'd the voluntary service. Satan, though he cannot command us, does frequently overcome us;
We many times feel the tyranny and force of since, though it hath lost its constant and allowed Dominion; we Are led into an unwilling Captivity, though we have renounced the voluntary service. Satan, though he cannot command us, does frequently overcome us;
What a sad exercise is this to a Saint, that he should not only have Principalities and Powers to wrestle with, but be divided against himself! Indeed the sincerity of all those is to be suspected, who can bear this with any quietness or satisfaction.
What a sad exercise is this to a Saint, that he should not only have Principalities and Powers to wrestle with, but be divided against himself! Indeed the sincerity of all those is to be suspected, who can bear this with any quietness or satisfaction.
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The Books when they are open'd, shall be visibly crost, and we pronounc'd before Angels and men as Righteous (by the sinless Obedience of the second Adam) as if we never had offended.
The Books when they Are opened, shall be visibly crossed, and we pronounced before Angels and men as Righteous (by the sinless obedience of the second Adam) as if we never had offended.
We are indeed Justified by Faith at present, and abundantly secur'd from future Condemnation; but there will be a Judicial Declaration of our Righteousness at the appearing of our Lord Jesus, which will tend more to the Honour of God's Grace,
We Are indeed Justified by Faith At present, and abundantly secured from future Condemnation; but there will be a Judicial Declaration of our Righteousness At the appearing of our Lord jesus, which will tend more to the Honour of God's Grace,
All that we have done amiss shall be so absolutely forgiven, that Christ will then audibly say in the General Assembly of Mankind, Well done; and will not that be a joyful sound? We cannot conceive what Glory will redound hence to God,
All that we have done amiss shall be so absolutely forgiven, that christ will then audibly say in the General Assembly of Mankind, Well done; and will not that be a joyful found? We cannot conceive what Glory will redound hence to God,
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We are nigh to God, in comparison of the Unregenerate part of this World, but we are afar off from God, in comparison of the glorified Inhabitants of the next. What signifies our sight of God in the Sanctuary, compared with that sight which they have in Heaven! How far short does our beholding in a Glass, come of seeing God face to face! What Communion have we in Ordinances, worthy to be named with the immediate Fruition of the Divine Presence!
We Are High to God, in comparison of the Unregenerate part of this World, but we Are afar off from God, in comparison of the glorified Inhabitants of the next. What signifies our sighed of God in the Sanctuary, compared with that sighed which they have in Heaven! How Far short does our beholding in a Glass, come of seeing God face to face! What Communion have we in Ordinances, worthy to be nam with the immediate Fruition of the Divine Presence!
we are like persons standing at the door, who cannot see what is within the house; Death is the pulling of this door aside, and then all things will be nakedly exposed to our perfected Understandings.
we Are like Persons standing At the door, who cannot see what is within the house; Death is the pulling of this door aside, and then all things will be nakedly exposed to our perfected Understandings.
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and quickening, and new beautifying of our Dust, (which, when we dye, is scattered in the Grave) is a work which requires an exceeding greatness of Power; but yet it is a work which we expect to be done:
and quickening, and new beautifying of our Dust, (which, when we die, is scattered in the Grave) is a work which requires an exceeding greatness of Power; but yet it is a work which we expect to be done:
The Redemption of our Bodies from the power of Death into a condition of endless Life, is called the Adoption, because it is the manifestation of the sons of God, as the Apostle speaks a little before,
The Redemption of our Bodies from the power of Death into a condition of endless Life, is called the Adoption, Because it is the manifestation of the Sons of God, as the Apostle speaks a little before,
The same Apostle speaking upon this Subject elsewhere, says, We groan earnestly, desiring to be cloathed upon, with our house which is from heaven: A Glorified Body may be stiled our house which is from heaven, in opposition to the earthly house mentioned in the foregoing verse,
The same Apostle speaking upon this Subject elsewhere, Says, We groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon, with our house which is from heaven: A Glorified Body may be styled our house which is from heaven, in opposition to the earthly house mentioned in the foregoing verse,
Distempers shall make no Breaches in it, and Death shall not pull it down. Infinite Goodness observes a method herein, which is suitable to Infinite Wisdom;
Distempers shall make no Breaches in it, and Death shall not pull it down. Infinite goodness observes a method herein, which is suitable to Infinite Wisdom;
first God advances the Inhabitant, and then, after a time, he repairs the habitation; first he unites the Soul more closely to himself, and afterwards the Body to the Soul: This is that admirable Change, which Job says, that he would wait all the days of his appointed time for; that is, of his continuance in the state of the dead (as an Excellent Author hath largely cleared.) Thus when we lay down our Mortal flesh in the bosom of the Earth, we leave it to rest in hope of a certain Immortality.
First God advances the Inhabitant, and then, After a time, he repairs the habitation; First he unites the Soul more closely to himself, and afterwards the Body to the Soul: This is that admirable Change, which Job Says, that he would wait all the days of his appointed time for; that is, of his Continuance in the state of the dead (as an Excellent Author hath largely cleared.) Thus when we lay down our Mortal Flesh in the bosom of the Earth, we leave it to rest in hope of a certain Immortality.
and that is to shew, How this Work (of waiting for God's Salvation) is to be done by Believers while they live. Three Things seem to be included in it.
and that is to show, How this Work (of waiting for God's Salvation) is to be done by Believers while they live. Three Things seem to be included in it.
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Hope is somewhat more than bare Expectation, because it implies Desire, and that we have an Affection to the same thing, which we have a Prospect of. Sisera 's Mother was eagerly desirous to see her Son marching home in Triumph,
Hope is somewhat more than bore Expectation, Because it Implies Desire, and that we have an Affection to the same thing, which we have a Prospect of. Sisera is Mother was eagerly desirous to see her Son marching home in Triumph,
and therefore she lookt out at a window, and cried out through the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? The Creature which groans under the Curse for our sin, is very desirous of ease and restitution,
and Therefore she looked out At a window, and cried out through the lattice, Why is his chariot so long in coming? The Creature which groans under the Curse for our since, is very desirous of ease and restitution,
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When the Church was waiting for God, they tell him, The desire of our soul is to thy name, &c. Do we then wait for the Salvation of the Lord, from a Principle of Love to him,
When the Church was waiting for God, they tell him, The desire of our soul is to thy name, etc. Do we then wait for the Salvation of the Lord, from a Principle of Love to him,
and to the Spiritual good things which we expect from him? Can we say (as David did), That we wait for God more than they that watch for the morning? (Some think that the Psalmist alludes in that place, to Centinels in an Army or City, who many times being wearied with their tedious Service in the night, long till the day breaks, that they may be reliev'd and discharg'd by others).
and to the Spiritual good things which we expect from him? Can we say (as David did), That we wait for God more than they that watch for the morning? (some think that the Psalmist alludes in that place, to Centinels in an Army or city, who many times being wearied with their tedious Service in the night, long till the day breaks, that they may be relieved and discharged by Others).
Infidelity overthrows every thing of this kind, as is manifest from that woful Instance of the King of Israel, when the Famine was so great in the Land;
Infidelity overthrows every thing of this kind, as is manifest from that woeful Instance of the King of Israel, when the Famine was so great in the Land;
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Do we therefore heartily believe the record which God hath given us of his Son? Are we firmly perswaded of Christ's Ability and Willingness to save? Are we deeply convinc'd how securely we may trust in him,
Do we Therefore heartily believe the record which God hath given us of his Son? are we firmly persuaded of Christ's Ability and Willingness to save? are we deeply convinced how securely we may trust in him,
The Salvation of God is not to be hoped for out of the road of duty: In the way of thy Judgments (so the Commands of God are sometimes called) have we waited for thee:
The Salvation of God is not to be hoped for out of the road of duty: In the Way of thy Judgments (so the Commands of God Are sometime called) have we waited for thee:
that is, to him, and him only. They cannot rejoice in the hope of glory, who do not live in the exercise of grace. A man that is dead in sin while he lives, may flatter himself with an imagination of dying the death of the righteous at the last;
that is, to him, and him only. They cannot rejoice in the hope of glory, who do not live in the exercise of grace. A man that is dead in since while he lives, may flatter himself with an imagination of dying the death of the righteous At the last;
I charge thee therefore (oh sinner!) before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, that thou expect nothing but vengeance from him, till thou yieldest up thy self in a way of dutiful subjection to him.
I charge thee Therefore (o sinner!) before God, and the Lord jesus christ, that thou expect nothing but vengeance from him, till thou yieldest up thy self in a Way of dutiful subjection to him.
and you your selves like to men that wait for their Lord, &c. Are they that give Indulgence to Spiritual sloth, that live in the customary neglect of unquestionable Duties;
and you your selves like to men that wait for their Lord, etc. are they that give Indulgence to Spiritual sloth, that live in the customary neglect of unquestionable Duties;
Heaven will not drop into our Mouths, though we open them never so wide, as long as our hands lye folded together: Our Duties must prove our hopes legitimate,
Heaven will not drop into our Mouths, though we open them never so wide, as long as our hands lie folded together: Our Duties must prove our hope's legitimate,
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I come now to the Third Thing, which is to open (briefly), How this waiting for the Salvation of the Lord, will yield comfort to Believers when they come to dye.
I come now to the Third Thing, which is to open (briefly), How this waiting for the Salvation of the Lord, will yield Comfort to Believers when they come to die.
how I have walked before thee, &c. When Death finds a man in his proper place and work, in that station and employment which belongs to him, the Terror and Force of it is very much broken;
how I have walked before thee, etc. When Death finds a man in his proper place and work, in that station and employment which belongs to him, the Terror and Force of it is very much broken;
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but when it surprizes him in his sin, and comes upon him while he is fighting against God, no wonder if his Flesh tremble, and his Heart fail: he cannot look back without sad confusion,
but when it surprises him in his since, and comes upon him while he is fighting against God, no wonder if his Flesh tremble, and his Heart fail: he cannot look back without sad confusion,
A Believer that hath liv'd long in the expectations of a Summons to remove, and made suitable provision, may calmly shoot the gulph; the exercising of himself to Godliness beforehand, is a means to prevent all trouble or affrightment in his passage to Blessedness: Not that any of our Services are our Saviours, or that we can build a Tower of our own works, whereby to reach to Heaven, (for multitudes in attempting this, have tumbled into Hell); but the Fruits of Sanctification are a kind of First-fruits, with respect to Glorification;
A Believer that hath lived long in the Expectations of a Summons to remove, and made suitable provision, may calmly shoot the gulf; the exercising of himself to Godliness beforehand, is a means to prevent all trouble or affrightment in his passage to Blessedness: Not that any of our Services Are our Saviors, or that we can built a Tower of our own works, whereby to reach to Heaven, (for Multitudes in attempting this, have tumbled into Hell); but the Fruits of Sanctification Are a kind of Firstfruits, with respect to Glorification;
If we have kept the Precepts, we may know that we are Heirs of Promise; it yields comfort as a sign, though not as a cause: The Lord is good (says the Prophet), to them that wait for him;
If we have kept the Precepts, we may know that we Are Heirs of Promise; it yields Comfort as a Signen, though not as a cause: The Lord is good (Says the Prophet), to them that wait for him;
we do not by our waiting merit to partake of the Goodness of God (any more than a beggar would deserve an Alms, by standing at our doors) but God hath ordered, that we shall be thus qualified and disposed for it.
we do not by our waiting merit to partake of the goodness of God (any more than a beggar would deserve an Alms, by standing At our doors) but God hath ordered, that we shall be thus qualified and disposed for it.
when it is stepping out of this! How strong a Cordial must the prospect of Heaven be to a Saint, that's just leaving of the Earth! What Comfort so great,
when it is stepping out of this! How strong a Cordial must the prospect of Heaven be to a Saint, that's just leaving of the Earth! What Comfort so great,
as to know that our Redeemer lives, when these vile Carkasses are dying, and the Worms ready to destroy them! How little satisfaction is the having of goods laid up for many years, to one that must leave them all behind him in a few moments! What miserable Comforters in a mans last distress, are bags which wax old, and treasures which fail! Therefore when holy David had been meditating on our common frailty and folly, (how we walk in a vain shew, and yet disquiet our selves in vain, &c.) he adds, And now, oh Lord!
as to know that our Redeemer lives, when these vile Carcases Are dying, and the Worms ready to destroy them! How little satisfaction is the having of goods laid up for many Years, to one that must leave them all behind him in a few moments! What miserable Comforters in a men last distress, Are bags which wax old, and treasures which fail! Therefore when holy David had been meditating on our Common frailty and folly, (how we walk in a vain show, and yet disquiet our selves in vain, etc.) he adds, And now, o Lord!
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I cannot hope to be delivered from death, nor supported in death, nor made happy after death, by such perishing and corruptible things as silver and gold;
I cannot hope to be Delivered from death, nor supported in death, nor made happy After death, by such perishing and corruptible things as silver and gold;
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the sense whereof is sufficiently reviving, though I were now drawing my last breath, and falling into the hand of the Grave. Dying Believers are mightily supported when they consider how much nearer their Salvation now is, than when they were first united unto Christ.
the sense whereof is sufficiently reviving, though I were now drawing my last breath, and falling into the hand of the Grave. Dying Believers Are mightily supported when they Consider how much nearer their Salvation now is, than when they were First united unto christ.
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The Fourth and last thing propounded, was the Application of this Doctrine. Several Inferences might be gather'd from it, agreeable enough to the Text, and the occasion:
The Fourth and last thing propounded, was the Application of this Doctrine. Several Inferences might be gathered from it, agreeable enough to the Text, and the occasion:
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First, We may learn hence, that it is a mercy to be taken notice of, both by living and dying Believers, that Christ did not consult the saving of himself; for if he had, he could not have been the Salvation of God to us. If our Lord had followed his Disciples counsel,
First, We may Learn hence, that it is a mercy to be taken notice of, both by living and dying Believers, that christ did not consult the Saving of himself; for if he had, he could not have been the Salvation of God to us. If our Lord had followed his Disciples counsel,
men that prefer their own sins to God 's Salvation, that set up worse Thieves and Murderers than Barrabas in competition with Christ, I mean those lusts whereby they rob God of his right, and destroy their own souls.
men that prefer their own Sins to God is Salvation, that Set up Worse Thieves and Murderers than Barabbas in competition with christ, I mean those Lustiest whereby they rob God of his right, and destroy their own Souls.
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Oh, that they would yet learn to be asham'd of themselves, and think of some of those who have liv'd in the same times and places with them, who (if they repent not) will rise up in judgment and condemn them!
O, that they would yet Learn to be ashamed of themselves, and think of Some of those who have lived in the same times and places with them, who (if they Repent not) will rise up in judgement and condemn them!
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How should we rejoice in their society, as tho we rejoyced not, considering that they are making themselves wings, and in a very little while, either they will leave us alone,
How should we rejoice in their society, as though we rejoiced not, considering that they Are making themselves wings, and in a very little while, either they will leave us alone,
What folly is it to bind up our lives in the lives of our fellow-creatures (as Jacob's was said to be in Benjamin's) when our life, and theirs, is hid with Christ in God, and upon that account they are always expecting an opportunity to exchange their weary Pilgrimage with us,
What folly is it to bind up our lives in the lives of our fellow-creatures (as Jacob's was said to be in Benjamin's) when our life, and theirs, is hid with christ in God, and upon that account they Are always expecting an opportunity to exchange their weary Pilgrimage with us,
Our best Friends, and Holiest Relations are not to be reckon'd as living fountains, but as leaking and broken cisterns; and though we have the more matter of thankfulness, the longer we enjoy them,
Our best Friends, and Holiest Relations Are not to be reckoned as living fountains, but as leaking and broken cisterns; and though we have the more matter of thankfulness, the longer we enjoy them,
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we are still running of our race, they have reacht the mark, and are sat down; we are praying to be visited with God's salvation, but it is no sin with them to restrain prayer, because they have possession. If therefore we loved them (as Christ says to his Disciples, in reference to his own departure) it should incline us to rejoyce; we should as well bless the Lord, when he takes them away in mercy to themselves, as when he gives them in mercy unto us. I readily grant, that this is an Hard saying, and that which will not be digested,
we Are still running of our raze, they have reached the mark, and Are sat down; we Are praying to be visited with God's salvation, but it is no sin with them to restrain prayer, Because they have possession. If Therefore we loved them (as christ Says to his Disciples, in Referente to his own departure) it should incline us to rejoice; we should as well bless the Lord, when he Takes them away in mercy to themselves, as when he gives them in mercy unto us. I readily grant, that this is an Hard saying, and that which will not be digested,
'tis unnatural not to mourn, as 'tis Ʋnchristian to mourn like men without hope. Many things were represented and describ'd in Vision to the Prophets of old, which were never really put in practice;
it's unnatural not to mourn, as it's Ʋnchristian to mourn like men without hope. Many things were represented and described in Vision to the prophets of old, which were never really put in practice;
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If we should choose death rather than life for our selves (supposing that it were put to our choice) let it please us, that God in his Providence hath chosen this for them.
If we should choose death rather than life for our selves (supposing that it were put to our choice) let it please us, that God in his Providence hath chosen this for them.
I can with great courage and boldness recommend this Duty at this time, having such good grounds whereon to perswade my self of the blessed Condition of Our Departed Friend;
I can with great courage and boldness recommend this Duty At this time, having such good grounds whereon to persuade my self of the blessed Condition of Our Departed Friend;
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I will not say, that this Sheep of Christ was without spot, (because this is peculiar to the Lamb of God himself) but without the least doubt or jealousie of the contrary, I do affirm, that Her spot was the spot of God's Children; and therefore whatever lamented Infirmity she had, I am sure, that it ought not to be objected against her Name and Memory by us who dwell still in Houses of Clay, who, if we say that we have no sin, deserve to be branded for Lying Hypocrites. As all that knew her,
I will not say, that this Sheep of christ was without spot, (Because this is peculiar to the Lamb of God himself) but without the least doubt or jealousy of the contrary, I do affirm, that Her spot was the spot of God's Children; and Therefore whatever lamented Infirmity she had, I am sure, that it ought not to be objected against her Name and Memory by us who dwell still in Houses of Clay, who, if we say that we have no since, deserve to be branded for Lying Hypocrites. As all that knew her,
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More particularly, she was a very strict observer of the Christian Sabbath, and exceeding fearful of doing any thing, which might but seem to pollute or prophane it in the least degree. (I could wish, that the Generality of Professors took as much care to abstain from what is plainly sinful upon that Holy Day, as she did to forbear what was really innocent in its nature,
More particularly, she was a very strict observer of the Christian Sabbath, and exceeding fearful of doing any thing, which might but seem to pollute or profane it in the least degree. (I could wish, that the Generality of Professors took as much care to abstain from what is plainly sinful upon that Holy Day, as she did to forbear what was really innocent in its nature,
lest it should accidentally give offence.) She took great delight at all times in approacing unto God, and it was with a more than ordinary desire, that she desired to joyn in the last Sacrament with us before she died, (in imitation of Christ's desiring to eat the Passeover with his Disciples before he suffer'd.) As if she had met with some secret Intimation from God (tho there was no open suspicion) how near the time drew, that she must dye; and as if after this, she could have said, It is enough now, O Lord;
lest it should accidentally give offence.) She took great delight At all times in approacing unto God, and it was with a more than ordinary desire, that she desired to join in the last Sacrament with us before she died, (in imitation of Christ's desiring to eat the Passover with his Disciples before he suffered.) As if she had met with Some secret Intimation from God (though there was no open suspicion) how near the time drew, that she must die; and as if After this, she could have said, It is enough now, Oh Lord;
She was an hearty lover of God's Word and Ways, of his Messengers and People; and she did not only sit before him as a Reverent Worshipper of him here,
She was an hearty lover of God's Word and Ways, of his Messengers and People; and she did not only fit before him as a Reverend Worshipper of him Here,
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and liv'd a life of faith, by which she adorn'd the Doctrine; and now I am not afraid to pronounce, that she hath receiv'd the end of her faith, the Salvation of her soul. While we are yet singing in the tune of Lamentations, I question not but that her Song is, This is my God, (and my Christ) I have waited for him. She that a Week ago sat among us at God's Foot, is now among Angels and the Spirits of just men about his Throne; she who then stood as a Learner at Wisdoms gates, hath now much more understanding than all her Teachers, and is a Pillar in the Heavenly Temple; she who kept the last Sabbath with us, is now keeping an Eternal one with God;
and lived a life of faith, by which she adorned the Doctrine; and now I am not afraid to pronounce, that she hath received the end of her faith, the Salvation of her soul. While we Are yet singing in the tune of Lamentations, I question not but that her Song is, This is my God, (and my christ) I have waited for him. She that a Week ago sat among us At God's Foot, is now among Angels and the Spirits of just men about his Throne; she who then stood as a Learner At Wisdoms gates, hath now much more understanding than all her Teachers, and is a Pillar in the Heavenly Temple; she who kept the last Sabbath with us, is now keeping an Eternal one with God;
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and she who then feasted with some of us at the Table of the Lord, is now an actual Guest at the Marriage-Supper of the Lamb. I scruple not to parallel her with dying Jacob in the Text,
and she who then feasted with Some of us At the Table of the Lord, is now an actual Guest At the Marriage supper of the Lamb. I scruple not to parallel her with dying Jacob in the Text,
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for in Christ Jesus there is neither Male nor Female; (that is, no distinction as to Spiritual Privileges between the one and the other.) And she was a true Daughter of Abraham, according to the Faith, and one of the holy Seed of Jacob; therefore she is now sat down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob (and all the rest of the Old and New Testament-Believers) in the Kingdom of God.
for in christ jesus there is neither Male nor Female; (that is, no distinction as to Spiritual Privileges between the one and the other.) And she was a true Daughter of Abraham, according to the Faith, and one of the holy Seed of Jacob; Therefore she is now sat down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob (and all the rest of the Old and New Testament-believers) in the Kingdom of God.
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Here was one of a strong and active, sound and healthful Constitution, in a few hours (after the fatal Distemper seized her) deprived of Sense and Ʋnderstanding, and in a few more deprived of life. When we lose the comfort of the Lives of our Friends, let us not also lose the benefit which God intends us by their Deaths. What Joy will there be in heaven where she is,
Here was one of a strong and active, found and healthful Constitution, in a few hours (After the fatal Distemper seized her) deprived of Sense and Ʋnderstanding, and in a few more deprived of life. When we loose the Comfort of the Lives of our Friends, let us not also loose the benefit which God intends us by their Death's. What Joy will there be in heaven where she is,
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if this Sermon, occasioned by her sleeping in the dust, prove the awakening of any one Soul to Righteousness! That word is fulfilled among us this day, One shall be taken, and another left; she is snatcht out of the body,
if this Sermon, occasioned by her sleeping in the dust, prove the awakening of any one Soul to Righteousness! That word is fulfilled among us this day, One shall be taken, and Another left; she is snatched out of the body,
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but spend every day, and especially sanctifie every Lords day, as persons who are not sure of living till the next. Consider how quick a stroke cut off this Servant of God, who within the compass of little more than a Natural Day, was Well and Dead. Her place in this Assembly will now know her no more: You cannot tell how soon your Seats (like that of David) will also be empty; empty of you, though they may be filled with others. Remember that the time is short, and your passage to Eternity may be sudden; therefore seriously look after the things of your peace, so as to acquaint your selves with God, and make him your Friend, before you see Death, which to all unprepared Souls is the worst, as well as the last Enemy. FINIS.
but spend every day, and especially sanctify every lords day, as Persons who Are not sure of living till the next. Consider how quick a stroke Cut off this Servant of God, who within the compass of little more than a Natural Day, was Well and Dead. Her place in this Assembly will now know her no more: You cannot tell how soon your Seats (like that of David) will also be empty; empty of you, though they may be filled with Others. remember that the time is short, and your passage to Eternity may be sudden; Therefore seriously look After the things of your peace, so as to acquaint your selves with God, and make him your Friend, before you see Death, which to all unprepared Souls is the worst, as well as the last Enemy. FINIS.
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