The happinesse of those who sleep in Jesus, or, The benefit that comes to the dead bodies of the saints even while they are in the grave, sleeping in Jesus delivered in a sermon preached at the funeral of ... Lady Anne Waller, at the new church in Westminst[er], Oct. 31, 1661 : together with the testimony then given unto her / by Edm. Calamy ...
2. This is to act as hopeless, Heathens, not as Christians. This is put down in the same Verse, — That ye sorrow not even as others, that have no hope.
2. This is to act as hopeless, heathens, not as Christians. This is put down in the same Verse, — That you sorrow not even as Others, that have no hope.
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And so it is expressely said, v. 16. of this Chapter, NONLATINALPHABET, the dead in Christ. And also, 1 Cor. 15.18. NONLATINALPHABET, They that sleep in Christ.
And so it is expressly said, v. 16. of this Chapter,, the dead in christ. And also, 1 Cor. 15.18., They that sleep in christ.
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and raised to the resurrection of Life, and raised by the power of God, and by vertue of their Union with Christ, v. 14. For if we believe that Iesus died,
and raised to the resurrection of Life, and raised by the power of God, and by virtue of their union with christ, v. 14. For if we believe that Iesus died,
Even so, That is, as Christ died, and rose again, so shall all that are dead in Christ, rise again, by vertue of their Membership with Christ (For if the Head be alive, the Members must live also) and by the Power of God.
Even so, That is, as christ died, and rose again, so shall all that Are dead in christ, rise again, by virtue of their Membership with christ (For if the Head be alive, the Members must live also) and by the Power of God.
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6. Because Christ will carry all his Saints whom he shall raise, up into Heaven with him, where they shall be for ever with the Lord, in perfect Happiness.
6. Because christ will carry all his Saints whom he shall raise, up into Heaven with him, where they shall be for ever with the Lord, in perfect Happiness.
And this they prove from the example of Stephen, because it is said of him, That he fell asleep. But still the question is, What part of Stephen fell asleep? Not his Soul :
And this they prove from the Exampl of Stephen, Because it is said of him, That he fell asleep. But still the question is, What part of Stephen fell asleep? Not his Soul:
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When a man dies, his body returns to dust from whence it came, but the soul returns to God who gave it, either to be judged to everlasting happiness, or everlasting misery.
When a man die, his body returns to dust from whence it Come, but the soul returns to God who gave it, either to be judged to everlasting happiness, or everlasting misery.
But it is not asleep in the Anabaptistical and Socinian sence, so as to lie in a dead Apoplexy or Lethargy ▪ neither capable of joy or sorrow, of happiness or misery till the Resurrection.
But it is not asleep in the Anabaptistical and Socinian sense, so as to lie in a dead Apoplexy or Lethargy ▪ neither capable of joy or sorrow, of happiness or misery till the Resurrection.
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but cry with a loud voice, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our bloud on them that dwell on the earth, &c. The Souls of just men made perfect in heaven are not asleep, but enjoy Coelestial felicity.
but cry with a loud voice, How long, Oh Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth, etc. The Souls of just men made perfect in heaven Are not asleep, but enjoy Celestial felicity.
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Polycarpe, that ancient and stout Champion of Jesus Christ, when he was at the Stake, amongst many other excellent words which he uttered, this was one, That his soul should that very day be represented before God in heaven.
Polycarp, that ancient and stout Champion of jesus christ, when he was At the Stake, among many other excellent words which he uttered, this was one, That his soul should that very day be represented before God in heaven.
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The truth is, This opinion of the Soul-sleepers is as pernicious as the opinion of those who say, That the Soul dies with the Body, and riseth with the Body.
The truth is, This opinion of the Soul-sleepers is as pernicious as the opinion of those who say, That the Soul die with the Body, and Riseth with the Body.
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Therefore Calvin, in his Book written on purpose against these Hypnologists, saith excellently, They that say, that the soul lives when out of the body,
Therefore calvin, in his Book written on purpose against these Hypnologists, Says excellently, They that say, that the soul lives when out of the body,
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But a Child of God, when he sleeps the sleep of death, he sleeps in the arms of his Eldest Brother, and when he awakes, he awakes unto everlasting happiness.
But a Child of God, when he sleeps the sleep of death, he sleeps in the arms of his Eldest Brother, and when he awakes, he awakes unto everlasting happiness.
Answ. I have already in a Sermon printed (without my knowledge) given thirteen resemblances between death and sleep, and therefore must of necessity here omit them lest I should seem actum agere. At the present I shall only mention these two.
Answer I have already in a Sermon printed (without my knowledge) given thirteen resemblances between death and sleep, and Therefore must of necessity Here omit them lest I should seem Acts agere. At the present I shall only mention these two.
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They are at rest from all corporal and spiritual evills. First, From all corporal evills. 1. From all sicknesses, diseases, pains, and all other bodily infirmities.
They Are At rest from all corporal and spiritual evils. First, From all corporal evils. 1. From all Sicknesses, diseases, pains, and all other bodily infirmities.
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In this life they are mocked, scoffed, and persecuted, but when death comes, they are like a man above in the upper Region, where no winds nor storms can come.
In this life they Are mocked, scoffed, and persecuted, but when death comes, they Are like a man above in the upper Region, where no winds nor storms can come.
Thus St. Austin was layed to rest immediately before Hippo was taken by the Vandals. Luther, before the Wars brake out in Germany, and Paraeus before Heidleburgh was sack'd by the Spaniards. Secondly, From all spiritual evils.
Thus Saint Austin was laid to rest immediately before Hippo was taken by the Vandals. Luther, before the Wars brake out in Germany, and Pareus before Heidleburgh was sacked by the Spanish. Secondly, From all spiritual evils.
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In this life the Wheat are mingled with Chaff and Tares, and cannot but hear the name of the Great God blasphemed and dishonoured, which is a great vexation to them, as it was to Lot in Sodom. But at death they shall be separated from all chaff and tares,
In this life the Wheat Are mingled with Chaff and Tares, and cannot but hear the name of the Great God blasphemed and dishonoured, which is a great vexation to them, as it was to Lot in Sodom. But At death they shall be separated from all chaff and tares,
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For Adam had only a power not to sin, but he by death hath an impossibility of sinning. Sin was Obstetrix mortis, a Midwife to bring death into the World, and death is Sepulchrum peccati, a Sepulchre to bury sin in.
For Adam had only a power not to sin, but he by death hath an impossibility of sinning. since was Obstetrix mortis, a Midwife to bring death into the World, and death is Sepulchre peccati, a Sepulchre to bury since in.
Death is nothing else (saith St. Chrysostome ) but a temporary sleep. Sleep is a short death, and death a longer sleep. As he that goeth to sleep, sleeps but for a certain time,
Death is nothing Else (Says Saint Chrysostom) but a temporary sleep. Sleep is a short death, and death a longer sleep. As he that Goes to sleep, sleeps but for a certain time,
Hence it hath formerly been, and still is a godly custom amongst Christians when any of their religious friends die, to say of them, They are not dead,
Hence it hath formerly been, and still is a godly custom among Christians when any of their religious Friends die, to say of them, They Are not dead,
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that is, They that are now in their graves, and are there asleep in Jesus. The like phrase is used, 1 Cor. 15.18. Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.
that is, They that Are now in their graves, and Are there asleep in jesus. The like phrase is used, 1 Cor. 15.18. Then they also which Are fallen asleep in christ Are perished.
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and though separated from their Souls, yet are not separated from Christ: Even as the Body of Christ, while in the grave, was even then united to his Divine Person. Though soul and body were separated one from the other,
and though separated from their Souls, yet Are not separated from christ: Even as the Body of christ, while in the grave, was even then united to his Divine Person. Though soul and body were separated one from the other,
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yet neither of them were separated from the Divine Person. So the Body of a man in Christ, though separated by death from his Soul, yet it is not separated from Christ. Though it say to Corruption, Thou art my Father,
yet neither of them were separated from the Divine Person. So the Body of a man in christ, though separated by death from his Soul, yet it is not separated from christ. Though it say to Corruption, Thou art my Father,
and to the VVorms, Thou art my Mother, and my Sister, yet it may say also to Christ, Thou art my Brother, and to God, Thou art my Father. And therefore the Saints,
and to the VVorms, Thou art my Mother, and my Sister, yet it may say also to christ, Thou art my Brother, and to God, Thou art my Father. And Therefore the Saints,
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Reas. 1. Because the Union between Christ and a true Christian is spiritual and everlasting. 1. It is spiritual, and therefore needs no vicinity of place to preserve it.
Reas. 1. Because the union between christ and a true Christian is spiritual and everlasting. 1. It is spiritual, and Therefore needs no vicinity of place to preserve it.
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2. It is everlasting, Hos. 2.19. I will besroath thee unto me for ever, &c. Herein it exceeds the Union between a Man and his Wife, which is only till death them do part.
2. It is everlasting, Hos. 2.19. I will besroath thee unto me for ever, etc. Herein it exceeds the union between a Man and his Wife, which is only till death them do part.
2. That Christ hath purchased death for his children, as properly as life. He hath made over death for their joynture, and rich portion, as much as Paul, Apollo, or Cephas, nay,
2. That christ hath purchased death for his children, as properly as life. He hath made over death for their jointure, and rich portion, as much as Paul, Apollo, or Cephas, nay,
Now then if Death be Christs purchase, and a part of the Saints Ioynture, without doubt, it doth not separate us from Christ, for then it would be but an ill purchase,
Now then if Death be Christ purchase, and a part of the Saints Jointure, without doubt, it does not separate us from christ, for then it would be but an ill purchase,
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The second thing propounded, is, To shew what those glorious benefits and advantages are, which the bodies of the Saints enjoy while they are in their graves asleep in Jesus.
The second thing propounded, is, To show what those glorious benefits and advantages Are, which the bodies of the Saints enjoy while they Are in their graves asleep in jesus.
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but I may truly say, That in the earth there is golden dust, even the dust of Gods Saints. As Balaam saith concerning the people of Israel, Who can count the dust of Iacob,
but I may truly say, That in the earth there is golden dust, even the dust of God's Saints. As balaam Says Concerning the people of Israel, Who can count the dust of Iacob,
and the number of the fourth part of Israel ? So may I say, Who can sufficiently express the love that God bears to the dust of Iacob, and to the bodies of his people, while in their graves? The Apostle tells us, That neither life nor death is able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Iesus our Lord.
and the number of the fourth part of Israel? So may I say, Who can sufficiently express the love that God bears to the dust of Iacob, and to the bodies of his people, while in their graves? The Apostle tells us, That neither life nor death is able to separate us from the love of God which is in christ Iesus our Lord.
as well as their souls) and it is part of Christs Redemption, and the Spirits Sanctification. O what a comfort is this to a dying Child of God! Though all his friends will forsake him when brought to the grave (the Husband will leave his dear Wife,
as well as their Souls) and it is part of Christ Redemption, and the Spirits Sanctification. O what a Comfort is this to a dying Child of God! Though all his Friends will forsake him when brought to the grave (the Husband will leave his dear Wife,
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and as he took care of them while they were in the sepulchre of their Mothers wombe, so he will also take care of them while they are in the sepulchre of their Mother earth.
and as he took care of them while they were in the Sepulchre of their Mother's womb, so he will also take care of them while they Are in the Sepulchre of their Mother earth.
Though the grave in its own nature be a dreadful place, a stinking charnel-house, and a rotten prison to the wicked and ungodly, where they lye waiting for the Great Assizes ;
Though the grave in its own nature be a dreadful place, a stinking Charnel house, and a rotten prison to the wicked and ungodly, where they lie waiting for the Great Assizes;
We must first put off the rags of Mortality, before we can put on the robes of Immortality. To a wicked man, the grave is a thorough-fare to hell, but to a man asleep in Jesus it is a passage to heaven, where Christ is.
We must First put off the rags of Mortality, before we can put on the robes of Immortality. To a wicked man, the grave is a thoroughfare to hell, but to a man asleep in jesus it is a passage to heaven, where christ is.
3. They that sleep in Iesus have this benefit also, That by their Union with Christ, and by the watchful Providence of God, there is a substance preserved,
3. They that sleep in Iesus have this benefit also, That by their union with christ, and by the watchful Providence of God, there is a substance preserved,
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and escaped hanging.) But herein consisteth the difference between him and a man asleep in Jesus, A man out of Christ is not properly preserved in the grave,
and escaped hanging.) But herein Consisteth the difference between him and a man asleep in jesus, A man out of christ is not properly preserved in the grave,
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But a man in Christ is not only reserved, but by vertue of his Union with Christ, and preserved to enjoy Eternal glory with their souls at the Great Day of Judgment.
But a man in christ is not only reserved, but by virtue of his union with christ, and preserved to enjoy Eternal glory with their Souls At the Great Day of Judgement.
2. Though the Soul be in heaven, yet it can never be perfectly and compleatly happy till it be reunited to the Body. For God made the soul to be the form of the body,
2. Though the Soul be in heaven, yet it can never be perfectly and completely happy till it be Reunited to the Body. For God made the soul to be the from of the body,
This separation is the fruit of sin, and therefore the soul in heaven hath appetitum unionis, a desire to have this breach made up, and to be united again to his body,
This separation is the fruit of since, and Therefore the soul in heaven hath appetitum unionis, a desire to have this breach made up, and to be united again to his body,
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The Scripture tells us, That it waits for the redemption of his body, and that it prayeth that God would accomplish the number of his Elect, that so they may again be joyned to their bodies,
The Scripture tells us, That it waits for the redemption of his body, and that it Prayeth that God would accomplish the number of his Elect, that so they may again be joined to their bodies,
As a natural body cannot be perfect without all its members, no more can Christ mystical, as head of his Church, be perfect till every member of his body be glorified.
As a natural body cannot be perfect without all its members, no more can christ mystical, as head of his Church, be perfect till every member of his body be glorified.
Therefore it is said, Eph. 1.23. That the Church is the fulness of him who filleth all in all, which is to be understood of that voluntary condition, whereunto Christ hath subjected himself in being the Head of the Body, that is, his Church.
Therefore it is said, Ephesians 1.23. That the Church is the fullness of him who fills all in all, which is to be understood of that voluntary condition, whereunto christ hath subjected himself in being the Head of the Body, that is, his Church.
There is not a member of Christ, but when he is breathing out his last breath, may use Davids words with Davids comfort — My heart is glad, my glory rejoyceth,
There is not a member of christ, but when he is breathing out his last breath, may use Davids words with Davids Comfort — My heart is glad, my glory Rejoiceth,
and my flesh also (which is shortly to be put into the grave) shall rest in hope, in a forefold hope: 1. That it shall rise again. 2. That the same body shall rise. 3. That it shall rise by vertue of its Union with Christ.
and my Flesh also (which is shortly to be put into the grave) shall rest in hope, in a forefold hope: 1. That it shall rise again. 2. That the same body shall rise. 3. That it shall rise by virtue of its union with christ.
Is there any cause of rejoycing for those who dwell in dust? Yes; Awake and sing ye which dwell in dust, for the Earth shall give up the dead which are in it, and the Sea also.
Is there any cause of rejoicing for those who dwell in dust? Yes; Awake and sing you which dwell in dust, for the Earth shall give up the dead which Are in it, and the Sea also.
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And they shall arise with the same bodies, (the same for substance, though not for qualities) otherwise it were no Resurrection, but a new Creation. Christ tells us, That all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth.
And they shall arise with the same bodies, (the same for substance, though not for qualities) otherwise it were no Resurrection, but a new Creation. christ tells us, That all that Are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth.
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And it cannot stand with Gods Justice, that one body should sin, and another be condemned, and one body serve him, and another be crowned. The same body then shall rise.
And it cannot stand with God's justice, that one body should sin, and Another be condemned, and one body serve him, and Another be crowned. The same body then shall rise.
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For he is the Husband of his Church, and the Husband will raise his Spouse. He is the Shepheard and King of his Church, and the Shepheard will raise his Sheep, and the King his Subjects ;
For he is the Husband of his Church, and the Husband will raise his Spouse. He is the Shepherd and King of his Church, and the Shepherd will raise his Sheep, and the King his Subject's;
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that is, all that are in Christ shall be raised by the power of Christ, as their Head, and as their Merciful Saviour and Redeemer. If the Head be above the water, the Body cannot be drowned, but will rise after it. And let me add.
that is, all that Are in christ shall be raised by the power of christ, as their Head, and as their Merciful Saviour and Redeemer. If the Head be above the water, the Body cannot be drowned, but will rise After it. And let me add.
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The Bodies of the wicked shall come out of their Graves, as out of their Prisons, as so many Malefactors, to appear before an Angry Iudge. They shall come out of their Graves, as the chief Baker did out of Prison, to be executed in Hell for ever.
The Bodies of the wicked shall come out of their Graves, as out of their Prisons, as so many Malefactors, to appear before an Angry Judge. They shall come out of their Graves, as the chief Baker did out of Prison, to be executed in Hell for ever.
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But the Bodies of those who sleep in Jesus, shall rise out of their Graves, as out of their Beds, with great Ioy and Rejoycing. They shall come out of their Graves,
But the Bodies of those who sleep in jesus, shall rise out of their Graves, as out of their Beds, with great Joy and Rejoicing. They shall come out of their Graves,
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as Ionah out of the Whales Belly, as Daniel out of the Lions Den, as the Chief Butler, who came out of Prison, to be restored to all his former Dignities,
as Jonah out of the Whale's Belly, as daniel out of the Lions Den, as the Chief Butler, who Come out of Prison, to be restored to all his former Dignities,
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and as Ioseph, who after his Release out of the Go•l, was made Lord of Egypt. So shall the Bodies of the Saints be raised out of their Graves, to be made like unto the Angels, and to have their Faces shine like the Sun in the Firmament, and to be crowned with everlasting Glory.
and as Ioseph, who After his Release out of the Go•l, was made Lord of Egypt. So shall the Bodies of the Saints be raised out of their Graves, to be made like unto the Angels, and to have their Faces shine like the Sun in the Firmament, and to be crowned with everlasting Glory.
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This is a high Preferment, not proper (as the Papists think) to the Apostles, and such who have left all for Christ, but common to all the Saints of God, who are such indeed and in Truth.
This is a high Preferment, not proper (as the Papists think) to the Apostles, and such who have left all for christ, but Common to all the Saints of God, who Are such indeed and in Truth.
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Now after the Day of Judgment is finished, Christ will carry up all that sleep in him, with himself into Heaven, where they shall be ever with the Lord in perfect Happiness.
Now After the Day of Judgement is finished, christ will carry up all that sleep in him, with himself into Heaven, where they shall be ever with the Lord in perfect Happiness.
that his very dust is precious in Gods sight, and part of Gods Election, Christs Redemption, and the Spirits Sanctification. That by vertue of its Union with Christ, his body while in the Grave, is not utterly extinct, but there is a Substance, not only reserved, but preserved, to be raised to everlasting Glory.
that his very dust is precious in God's sighed, and part of God's Election, Christ Redemption, and the Spirits Sanctification. That by virtue of its union with christ, his body while in the Grave, is not utterly extinct, but there is a Substance, not only reserved, but preserved, to be raised to everlasting Glory.
and then he shall put on stolam immortalitatis, the Garment of Immortality, and his vile body shall be made like unto the Glorious Body of Iesus Christ.
and then he shall put on Stolam immortalitatis, the Garment of Immortality, and his vile body shall be made like unto the Glorious Body of Iesus christ.
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Use 2. Let these Doctrines serve as a Precious Antidote to all the people of God against the fear of Death, and of the Grave. Why should we fear that, which if it should not happen, we should be superlatively miserable? as the Apostle saith, If we had hope only in this life, we were of all people most miserable ;
Use 2. Let these Doctrines serve as a Precious Antidote to all the people of God against the Fear of Death, and of the Grave. Why should we Fear that, which if it should not happen, we should be superlatively miserable? as the Apostle Says, If we had hope only in this life, we were of all people most miserable;
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because while he is here, he is absent from Christ, who is his Life, and from God, who is his Happiness, and full of sin, which is his greatest Burden. And therefore as Iacob rejoyced,
Because while he is Here, he is absent from christ, who is his Life, and from God, who is his Happiness, and full of since, which is his greatest Burden. And Therefore as Iacob rejoiced,
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Let us not look upon Death, as presented unto us in Natures Looking-Glass, but as it is set down in a Scripture-dress. Nature presents Death in a terrible manner:
Let us not look upon Death, as presented unto us in Nature's Looking-Glass, but as it is Set down in a Scripture dress. Nature presents Death in a terrible manner:
1. Because it is a Separation between two dear and ancient Friends, the Soul and the Body, who having lived long together, are very loath to part asunder.
1. Because it is a Separation between two dear and ancient Friends, the Soul and the Body, who having lived long together, Are very loath to part asunder.
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but a putting off of his Body (which is Animae Vestimentum, the souls Garment) and a departure from Misery to everlasting Happiness, a le•ting the Soul, as a Bird, out of the Cage of the Body that it may flee to Heaven.
but a putting off of his Body (which is Spirits Vestimentum, the Souls Garment) and a departure from Misery to everlasting Happiness, a le•ting the Soul, as a Bird, out of the Cage of the Body that it may flee to Heaven.
Death to a Child of God is the Birth-day of Heavens Eternity, a putting off of its Earthly Tabernacle, and a going to a House made without hands, eternal in the Heavens.
Death to a Child of God is the Birthday of Heavens Eternity, a putting off of its Earthly Tabernacle, and a going to a House made without hands, Eternal in the Heavens.
1. When he dieth, though his Body be laid in the Grave, yet his Soul is immediatly received up into Heaven, his best part is at the Instant of Death blessed and happy.
1. When he Dieth, though his Body be laid in the Grave, yet his Soul is immediately received up into Heaven, his best part is At the Instant of Death blessed and happy.
He hath disarmed Death, and taken away the Sting of it, so as to a man in Christ, death is a Serpent without a Sting. It is like the Viper which skipt upon S. Pauls Hand, which did not at all hurt him.
He hath disarmed Death, and taken away the Sting of it, so as to a man in christ, death is a Serpent without a Sting. It is like the Viper which skipped upon S. Paul's Hand, which did not At all hurt him.
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6. There is this Spring also of Consolation against the Fear of death, because he that hath an Interest in Christ, cannot die suddenly, though he die never so suddenly, that is,
6. There is this Spring also of Consolation against the fear of death, Because he that hath an Interest in christ, cannot die suddenly, though he die never so suddenly, that is,
though he die never so suddenly in regard of time, yet he can never die suddenly in regard of Preparation. For he is alwaies habitually fitted, and prepared for Death, he is justified by Faith,
though he die never so suddenly in regard of time, yet he can never die suddenly in regard of Preparation. For he is always habitually fitted, and prepared for Death, he is justified by Faith,
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1. The Apostle S. Peter cals it NONLATINALPHABET, 2 Pet. 1.15. I will endeavour that NONLATINALPHABET after my Decease, &c. Death is nothing else, but an Exodus out of Egypt, unto our Heavenly Canaan. It is not a dying, but a Transmigration, a passage from the Valley of death into the Land of the Living.
1. The Apostle S. Peter calls it, 2 Pet. 1.15. I will endeavour that After my Decease, etc. Death is nothing Else, but an Exodus out of Egypt, unto our Heavenly Canaan. It is not a dying, but a Transmigration, a passage from the Valley of death into the Land of the Living.
2. The Apostle S. Paul cals it NONLATINALPHABET, Phil. 2.23. I desire to be dissolved, NONLATINALPHABET, that is (as Grotius interprets it) That my Soul may return to God from whom it first came.
2. The Apostle S. Paul calls it, Philip 2.23. I desire to be dissolved,, that is (as Grotius interprets it) That my Soul may return to God from whom it First Come.
Therefore the Greek Words for the Body, are NONLATINALPHABET quasi NONLATINALPHABET, vincio. And Petrarch saith, That he that glorieth in the strength of his Body, glorieth in the strength of his Prison.
Therefore the Greek Words for the Body, Are quasi, vincio. And Petrarch Says, That he that Glorieth in the strength of his Body, Glorieth in the strength of his Prison.
And when Plato saw one of his Scholars overcuriously pampering his Body, he said to him, What do you mean to make your Prison so strong? The Soul is in the Body as in a Prison, in 3 Respects.
And when Plato saw one of his Scholars overcuriously pampering his Body, he said to him, What do you mean to make your Prison so strong? The Soul is in the Body as in a Prison, in 3 Respects.
as the Lean Kine of Pharaoh devoured the fat, so the Provision for the Feeding and Cloathing of the Body, eats up the time that should be spent about the Soul. It is with the Soul and Body,
as the Lean Kine of Pharaoh devoured the fat, so the Provision for the Feeding and Clothing of the Body, eats up the time that should be spent about the Soul. It is with the Soul and Body,
The Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak, like a strong man upon a Jadish Horse, &c. 3. Because the Soul is defiled by the Body, as a man in a Nasty Prison.
The Spirit is willing, but the Flesh is weak, like a strong man upon a Jadish Horse, etc. 3. Because the Soul is defiled by the Body, as a man in a Nasty Prison.
9. There is this Comfort also against the fear of death, That Iesus Christ is gone to heaven on purpose to prepare a place for the dead bodies of his Saints,
9. There is this Comfort also against the Fear of death, That Iesus christ is gone to heaven on purpose to prepare a place for the dead bodies of his Saints,
and he will come again, and raise them up, and take them to himself, that where he is, there they may be also, John 14.2, 3. Therefore he is said to go into Heaven as a Forerunner, Heb. 6.20. Whither the forerunner is for us entred.
and he will come again, and raise them up, and take them to himself, that where he is, there they may be also, John 14.2, 3. Therefore he is said to go into Heaven as a Forerunner, Hebrew 6.20. Whither the forerunner is for us entered.
Christ is entred before, to take up Lodgings for all that are asleep in him, and hath (as it were) written their several Names upon their several Lodgings, as is intimated, Heb. 12.23. To the Church of the first-born, which are written in heaven ;
christ is entered before, to take up Lodgings for all that Are asleep in him, and hath (as it were) written their several Names upon their several Lodgings, as is intimated, Hebrew 12.23. To the Church of the firstborn, which Are written in heaven;
and benefit, and fits there in our Nature, and as our Head, not as a private Citizen of Heaven, but as a Representative of all the Elect of God, and will ere long come down,
and benefit, and fits there in our Nature, and as our Head, not as a private Citizen of Heaven, but as a Representative of all the Elect of God, and will ere long come down,
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Use 3. The woful and miserable condition of those, who die in an unregenerate condition, in their sins unrepented on, and whose bodies lye in the grave • not asleep in Iesus, but asleep in sin ;
Use 3. The woeful and miserable condition of those, who die in an unregenerate condition, in their Sins unrepented on, and whose bodies lie in the grave • not asleep in Iesus, but asleep in since;
and they turned back, and asked him what aileth thee? he answered, ye have taken away my gods, &c. and do you say to me, what aileth thee? When a wicked man dies he looseth all his Gods, For he maketh his riches, honours and pleasures his gods, and no wonder the memory of death is so bitter to him.
and they turned back, and asked him what aileth thee? he answered, you have taken away my God's, etc. and do you say to me, what aileth thee? When a wicked man die he loses all his God's, For he makes his riches, honours and pleasures his God's, and no wonder the memory of death is so bitter to him.
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but when he comes to die, all his hopes of Heaven perish, and are as a Spiders web, easily swept away, Iob 8.14. The Lord rejecteth his vain confidence, Jer. 2.37.
but when he comes to die, all his hope's of Heaven perish, and Are as a Spiders web, Easily swept away, Job 8.14. The Lord rejecteth his vain confidence, Jer. 2.37.
The pleasures of sin for a season, and the eternal pains attending it. A man out of Christ while he is alive and in health, sucks out the carnal sweetness that is in sin, it is as honey to his mouth.
The pleasures of since for a season, and the Eternal pains attending it. A man out of christ while he is alive and in health, sucks out the carnal sweetness that is in since, it is as honey to his Mouth.
Then he begins to say, Where is all the carnal pleasure I once took in my sinfull courses? Nothing now remains but the Sting. Momentaneum quod delectat, aternum quod cruciat.
Then he begins to say, Where is all the carnal pleasure I once took in my sinful courses? Nothing now remains but the Sting. Momentaneous quod delectat, aternum quod cruciate.
then Conscience, like a Mastive Dog, flies in his face, and his sins appear in their ugly colours, with all the aggravating circumstances, and sting him exceedingly.
then Conscience, like a Mastive Dog, flies in his face, and his Sins appear in their ugly colours, with all the aggravating Circumstances, and sting him exceedingly.
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Suddenly in regard of preparation, though not in regard of time, For he dieth like the Foolish Virgins, having his Oyl to buy, his graces and evidences for Heaven to get, which is no little misery.
Suddenly in regard of preparation, though not in regard of time, For he Dieth like the Foolish Virgins, having his Oil to buy, his graces and evidences for Heaven to get, which is no little misery.
So he is in a sadder, as to his eternal estate, that is unprovided at Death of a Stock of Grace, and Scripture Cordials. This man dieth suddenly though he die never so leasurely.
So he is in a sadder, as to his Eternal estate, that is unprovided At Death of a Stock of Grace, and Scripture Cordials. This man Dieth suddenly though he die never so leisurely.
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but herein is the terrour of it, because it lets the Soul out of the Prison of the body, to go to the everlasting Prison of Hell. Death is Gods Sergeant to arrest a wicked man,
but herein is the terror of it, Because it lets the Soul out of the Prison of the body, to go to the everlasting Prison of Hell. Death is God's sergeant to arrest a wicked man,
Use 4. Let us all labour so to live, that when we come to die, we may be sure to sleep in Iesus. For all the ten forementioned Fountains of consolation, against the fear of Death, belong only to those who sleep in Jesus. Quest.
Use 4. Let us all labour so to live, that when we come to die, we may be sure to sleep in Iesus. For all the ten forementioned Fountains of consolation, against the Fear of Death, belong only to those who sleep in jesus. Quest.
but our first and chief work to get out of the Old Adam into the New Adam, out of the root of abomination, into the root of acceptation by a Christ-appropriating Faith. For it is the great office of justifying Faith NONLATINALPHABET (as Chrys. saith) to bring us into the possession of Jesus Christ.
but our First and chief work to get out of the Old Adam into the New Adam, out of the root of abomination, into the root of acceptation by a Christ-appropriating Faith. For it is the great office of justifying Faith (as Chrys. Says) to bring us into the possession of jesus christ.
We must be willing to part with all our goodly Pearles to buy this Pearle of price. We must account all things but dung and dross (all creature excellencies, all Church-priviledges,
We must be willing to part with all our goodly Pearls to buy this Pearl of price. We must account all things but dung and dross (all creature excellencies, all Church privileges,
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How may a man know that he hath an interest in Christ? Answ. By three Texts of Scripture. 1. By 2 Cor. 5.17. If any man be in Christ he is a new Creature.
How may a man know that he hath an Interest in christ? Answer By three Texts of Scripture. 1. By 2 Cor. 5.17. If any man be in christ he is a new Creature.
He that is inwardly and outwardly renewed (renewed in every part though imperfectly in every part) may assure himself of his interest in Christ. 2. By Rom. 8.1. There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit.
He that is inwardly and outwardly renewed (renewed in every part though imperfectly in every part) may assure himself of his Interest in christ. 2. By Rom. 8.1. There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus, who walk not After the Flesh but After the Spirit.
A man may have flesh in him, and yet be in Christ, but he that walks after the flesh and makes provision for it, to fulfill the lusts of it hath no share in him.
A man may have Flesh in him, and yet be in christ, but he that walks After the Flesh and makes provision for it, to fulfil the Lustiest of it hath no share in him.
But he that walks after the Spirit, and is led by the Spirit, and is spiritually minded, may be assured of his interest in Christ. 3. By Gal. 5.24. They that are Christs, have crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts.
But he that walks After the Spirit, and is led by the Spirit, and is spiritually minded, may be assured of his Interest in christ. 3. By Gal. 5.24. They that Are Christ, have Crucified the Flesh, with the affections and Lustiest.
But something I must crave leave to speak at this time, not so much for her commendation (for she hath no need now of our Eulogies ) but for our imitation.
But something I must crave leave to speak At this time, not so much for her commendation (for she hath no need now of our Eulogies) but for our imitation.
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She was one who made Religion her business, nor (as some Ladies do) her Idle hour, but her daily labour : One who sought first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, making it Her care to walk before God in truth and uprightness of heart, and to keep a Conscience void of offence both towards God, and towards man.
She was one who made Religion her business, nor (as Some Ladies do) her Idle hour, but her daily labour: One who sought First the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, making it Her care to walk before God in truth and uprightness of heart, and to keep a Conscience void of offence both towards God, and towards man.
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She was early conversed to Iesus Christ, and that she continued stedfast in Faith and Holinesse to her lives end, appears by these following Demonstrations. SHE WAS
She was early conversed to Iesus christ, and that she continued steadfast in Faith and Holiness to her lives end, appears by these following Demonstrations. SHE WAS
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She hath a large Book in Folio written with her own hand, wherein under several Heads of Divinity, she hath registred the Observations of her reading both out of the Scriptures (which were her delight) and out of the Writings of our best Divines,
She hath a large Book in Folio written with her own hand, wherein under several Heads of Divinity, she hath registered the Observations of her reading both out of the Scriptures (which were her delight) and out of the Writings of our best Divines,
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helping their memories wherein they failed, clearing up the sense of what was delivered, wherein it might seem obscure unto them, exhorting and pressing them to be doers of the Word,
helping their memories wherein they failed, clearing up the sense of what was Delivered, wherein it might seem Obscure unto them, exhorting and pressing them to be doers of the Word,
and to remember her debts, and other occasions she had to discharge, she did with much Affection and •ears s•y, That she could not eat her Bread with comfort,
and to Remember her debts, and other occasions she had to discharge, she did with much Affection and •ears s•y, That she could not eat her Bred with Comfort,
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and when her Estate (through the Calamity of those times) was at a low ebbe, the first thing she did, was more then she could well do, her poverty abounding unto the Riches of her Liberality) to provide and maintain at her own cost (in effect) a preaching Minister there (the poor old Incumbent being superannuated,
and when her Estate (through the Calamity of those times) was At a low ebb, the First thing she did, was more then she could well do, her poverty abounding unto the Riches of her Liberality) to provide and maintain At her own cost (in Effect) a preaching Minister there (the poor old Incumbent being superannuated,
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and unfit to serve the Cure, though he received the Profits of the Place.) Upon her remove from thence to her Husbands Habitation, immediately after she was setled there, she fell to workagain,
and unfit to serve the Cure, though he received the Profits of the Place.) Upon her remove from thence to her Husbands Habitation, immediately After she was settled there, she fell to workagain,
until it received Interruption by the Troubles which befel her Husband. This good Affection to the advancement of the Gospel, and Gospel-Ministry, she sealed up in her last Will, by a Legacy of a considerable sum to be distributed to poor Ministers.
until it received Interruption by the Troubles which befell her Husband. This good Affection to the advancement of the Gospel, and Gospel ministry, she sealed up in her last Will, by a Legacy of a considerable sum to be distributed to poor Ministers.
9. Of a publick spirit, not to be numerated amongst the sinners, but mourners in Sion, for the sins of Sion. She was one that sought the welfare of the Israel of God, and was as solicitous and thoughtful about the Concernments of Christ and his Gospel,
9. Of a public Spirit, not to be numerated among the Sinners, but mourners in Sion, for the Sins of Sion. She was one that sought the welfare of the Israel of God, and was as solicitous and thoughtful about the Concernments of christ and his Gospel,
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10. A very prudent Dady, a Credit to her Profession, of very good Understanding and Iudgment in the things of God, able by her wise and Christian Counsel, to comfort, and build up others;
10. A very prudent Dady, a Credit to her Profession, of very good Understanding and Judgement in the things of God, able by her wise and Christian Counsel, to Comfort, and built up Others;
11. Eminent in the Discharge of all Relative Duties (in the conscientious performance of which, the power and Beauty of Godliness doth especially consist.)
11. Eminent in the Discharge of all Relative Duties (in the conscientious performance of which, the power and Beauty of Godliness does especially consist.)
She was careful to keep up the observation of Family-duties twice a day, and of catechising the Children and Servants once a week, commending those who were forward, admonishing and reproving those that were tardy and averse,
She was careful to keep up the observation of Family duties twice a day, and of catechising the Children and Servants once a Week, commending those who were forward, admonishing and reproving those that were tardy and averse,
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As a Daughter, she was very obedient to her Parents, insomuch that her Mother did once publickly say, a little before her death, That she was the Child who did never disobey or displease her in all her Life.
As a Daughter, she was very obedient to her Parents, insomuch that her Mother did once publicly say, a little before her death, That she was the Child who did never disobey or displease her in all her Life.
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as the Wise man of the Virtuous woman, That her Price was far above Rubies, that his heart did safely trust in her, that she did him good and not evil all the daies of her life, that she stretched out her hand to the poor,
as the Wise man of the Virtuous woman, That her Price was Far above Rubies, that his heart did safely trust in her, that she did him good and not evil all the days of her life, that she stretched out her hand to the poor,
that her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her, and saith, many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
that her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband also, and he Praiseth her, and Says, many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
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The Truth is, she was a Lady of ten thousand, and they that knew her intimately, will confess that I do not hyperbolize, and they that knew her not, will I hope, believe that I dare not (standing in this place,
The Truth is, she was a Lady of ten thousand, and they that knew her intimately, will confess that I do not hyperbolize, and they that knew her not, will I hope, believe that I Dare not (standing in this place,
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as her only Anchor-hold and supportation, exhorting with a powerful sweetness those about her, and her relations when they came to her, to make sure of that Interest,
as her only Anchorhold and supportation, exhorting with a powerful sweetness those about her, and her relations when they Come to her, to make sure of that Interest,
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Towards the end of her Sickness, she took occasion to speak to some Friends that were about her Bed, touching an unhappy difference between her Husband, and one of his Sons (wherein she had been most injuriously defamed,
Towards the end of her Sickness, she took occasion to speak to Some Friends that were about her Bed, touching an unhappy difference between her Husband, and one of his Sons (wherein she had been most injuriously defamed,
as a person that had done ill Offices between them, and contributed Fuel to that Flame) professing in the presence of that God before whom she was to make her Account, that she was innocent from the thought of such an Offence, and that no carriage of his, had ever so far transported her,
as a person that had done ill Offices between them, and contributed Fuel to that Flame) professing in the presence of that God before whom she was to make her Account, that she was innocent from the Thought of such an Offence, and that no carriage of his, had ever so Far transported her,
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and the rest of the Children had been all her own. (I give you her own words.) The day before her death, she challenged her Husband to speak, whether she had ever instigated him against his Son,
and the rest of the Children had been all her own. (I give you her own words.) The day before her death, she challenged her Husband to speak, whither she had ever instigated him against his Son,
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That this Excelcellent Lady was much troubled in her life time with the slavish fear of death. I told her then out of mine own frequent experience, that they that were so much afraid of death, while living,
That this Excellent Lady was much troubled in her life time with the slavish Fear of death. I told her then out of mine own frequent experience, that they that were so much afraid of death, while living,
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For though she had not those ravishing Ioyes which some somtimes have, yet she had such a Calmness and quietness of mind, and peace of Conscience, that she could chearfully and most willingly surrender up her s•ul into the hands of her Redeemer.
For though she had not those ravishing Joys which Some sometimes have, yet she had such a Calmness and quietness of mind, and peace of Conscience, that she could cheerfully and most willingly surrender up her s•ul into the hands of her Redeemer.
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She continued throughout the day in an admirable composed, quiet and serene frame of Spirit, and wholly gave her self to glorifie God, and to exhort all others to do the like,
She continued throughout the day in an admirable composed, quiet and serene frame of Spirit, and wholly gave her self to Glorify God, and to exhort all Others to do the like,
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A Reverend Minister coming to visit her, she entertained him with a chearful Aspect, and desired him, to search and examine her heart, what way of wickedness he could find in it,
A Reverend Minister coming to visit her, she entertained him with a cheerful Aspect, and desired him, to search and examine her heart, what Way of wickedness he could find in it,
She complained of the sinfulness of her Nature, and the wickedness of her heart, but still with a Confidence in the Merits of her Saviour, upon whom alone she rolled her self.
She complained of the sinfulness of her Nature, and the wickedness of her heart, but still with a Confidence in the Merits of her Saviour, upon whom alone she rolled her self.
and then finding (as we had reason since to suppose, though she made no shew of it) that her death was approaching, she requested the minister to pray by her again ;
and then finding (as we had reason since to suppose, though she made no show of it) that her death was approaching, she requested the minister to pray by her again;
he happened to be somthing long (though contrary to his Intention) when towards the latter end, she made a sign unto him, which he taking notice of,
he happened to be something long (though contrary to his Intention) when towards the latter end, she made a Signen unto him, which he taking notice of,
and thereupon concluding, she said, I thank you Sir, and forthwith bowing down her head, within a few Minutes delivered her blessed Soul into the hands of her heavenly Father.
and thereupon concluding, she said, I thank you Sir, and forthwith bowing down her head, within a few Minutes Delivered her blessed Soul into the hands of her heavenly Father.
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and now is gone to that place where she hath no more need of Prayers, but all her Prayers are turned into Hallelujahs. The Lord give us Grace so to imitate her holy Life, that when we come to die, we may die in Christ, and when layed in the Grave, may sleep in Iesus, and in the Great Resurrection, may both in Body and Soul be taken up into Heaven, to be for ever with the Lord in perfect Happiness, Amen. FINIS.
and now is gone to that place where she hath no more need of Prayers, but all her Prayers Are turned into Hallelujahs. The Lord give us Grace so to imitate her holy Life, that when we come to die, we may die in christ, and when laid in the Grave, may sleep in Iesus, and in the Great Resurrection, may both in Body and Soul be taken up into Heaven, to be for ever with the Lord in perfect Happiness, Amen. FINIS.
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Qui animam vivere fatentur, illamque omni sen•u spo••ant, prorsus animam fingunt quae nihil animae habcat aut animam ipsam a se ipsa avellunt; cum cjus natura, sincqua consistere ullo modo ucquit, sit. moveri, sentire vigere intelligere: atque (ut ait Tertulli•ous) animae anima sensus slt.
Qui animam vivere fatentur, illamque omni sen•u spo••ant, prorsus animam fingunt Quae nihil Spirits habcat Or animam ipsam a se ipsa avellunt; cum cjus Nature, sincqua consistere ullo modo ucquit, fit. moveri, sentire vigere intelligere: atque (ut ait Tertulli•ous) Spirits anima sensus slt.
Dormit omnis mortuus, & bonus, & malus, sed quomodo interest in ipsis qui quotidie dormiunt, & exurgunt, quid quisque videat in somnis, alii sentiunt laeta somnia, alii torquentia, it a ut evigilans dormire timeat, ne ad ipsa iterum redeat: sic unusquisque hominum cum causae sua dormit, & cum causa sua surgit; & interest quali quisque custodia recipiatur, ad judice• postea recipiendus, &c.
Dormit omnis Mortuus, & bonus, & malus, sed quomodo Interest in Ipse qui quotidie dormiunt, & exurgunt, quid Quisque Videat in somnis, alii sentiunt Laeta somnia, alii torquentia, it a ut evigilans dormire Timeat, ne ad ipsa iterum Redeath: sic unusquisque hominum cum causae sua dormit, & cum causa sua Surgit; & Interest Kuali Quisque Custodia recipiatur, ad judice• postea recipiendus, etc.
Mors non est mors, sed somnus & do•miti• temporaria, Homil, 22. ad populum Antinchenum. Somnus est mors quaedam brevior, mors vero somnus longior, — Consanguineus lethi soper. Scriptura cos qui mortui sunt, vocat dormicutes ob spem Resurrectionis, qua celerim• •vigilabunt (x somno mortis, & ex lecto, id est, ex sepulchro. Serm. 32. de Verbis Apostoli. Tom 10.
Mors non est mors, sed somnus & do•miti• temporaria, Homily, 22. ad Populum Antinchenum. Somnus est mors quaedam Brevior, mors vero somnus longior, — Consanguineus lethi Soper. Scripture cos qui Deads sunt, vocat dormicutes ob spem Resurrectionis, qua celerim• •vigilabunt (x Somno mortis, & ex lecto, id est, ex Sepulchro. Sermon 32. de Verbis Apostles. Tom 10.
Mors piorum est Natalis vitae e•erna. Obstetrix vitae melioris, Profect o ad Civitatem Dei. Ianua ad vitam eternam Porta Gloriae, Medicamentum Immor•alitatis.
Mors Piorum est Natalis vitae e•erna. Obstetrix vitae melioris, Profect o ad Civitatem Dei. Gate ad vitam eternam Porta Glory, Medicamentum Immor•alitatis.
Mors non est exitus, sed transi•us, non obitus, sed abitus. Mortui non sunt amissi, sed praemiss••, Cypr. de Mortalitate. Profectio est quam putas Mortem. Tert. de patientia.
Mors non est exitus, sed transi•us, non Obitus, sed Abitus. Deads non sunt amissi, sed praemiss••, Cyprus de Mortalitate. Profectio est quam putas Mortem. Tert de patientia.
