The glorious reward of faithful ministers declared and improved in a sermon upon the occasion of the funeral of that excellent minister of Jesus Christ Henry Newcome ... / by John Chorlton.
THIS is a Consolatory Passage annexed to a Dismal Prophesie, wherein the Divine Messenger relates under several Mysterious Figures, the many Strange and Various Revolutions that should Influence the Affairs of the Church in future Ages.
THIS is a Consolatory Passage annexed to a Dismal Prophesy, wherein the Divine Messenger relates under several Mysterious Figures, the many Strange and Various Revolutions that should Influence the Affairs of the Church in future Ages.
After which he proceeds to disclose the final Result of all those mighty Changes; And thereby to obviate the Discouragements which would arise from the Foreknowledge of them.
After which he proceeds to disclose the final Result of all those mighty Changes; And thereby to obviate the Discouragements which would arise from the Foreknowledge of them.
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and those who through their Brutal Violence, or base Flatteries, became Apostates from the true Religion) shall be covered with Shame and everlasting Contempt. But as Ministers have commonly the largest Share in the Calamities which befall the Church;
and those who through their Brutal Violence, or base Flatteries, became Apostates from the true Religion) shall be covered with Shame and everlasting Contempt. But as Ministers have commonly the Largest Share in the Calamities which befall the Church;
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so they have for their better Support and Encouragement, an Eminency and Preference assigned them in that Glory, the very least and lowest Degree of which, far transcends the Value of all their Labours and Sufferings.
so they have for their better Support and Encouragement, an Eminency and Preference assigned them in that Glory, the very least and lowest Degree of which, Far transcends the Valve of all their Labours and Sufferings.
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There are different Degrees of Glory to be conferred upon Persons in the other World, in a just Proportion to the different Measures of Personal Holiness and Publick Usefulness, whereby they have signalized and distinguished themselves in this.
There Are different Degrees of Glory to be conferred upon Persons in the other World, in a just Proportion to the different Measures of Personal Holiness and Public Usefulness, whereby they have signalized and distinguished themselves in this.
But I shall wave this Sense, and consider the Wise in the former Clause, as importing the same with those that turn many to Righteousness in the latter.
But I shall wave this Sense, and Consider the Wise in the former Clause, as importing the same with those that turn many to Righteousness in the latter.
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Those that make a difference between the Wise, and they that turn many to Righteousness, are likewise obliged to distinguish between the Brightness of the Firmament, and that of the Stars;
Those that make a difference between the Wise, and they that turn many to Righteousness, Are likewise obliged to distinguish between the Brightness of the Firmament, and that of the Stars;
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The Wise, then, are the Ministers of the Church, considered as the prime Vessels in which (under the Mediator) the Treasures of Divine Wisdom are reposited;
The Wise, then, Are the Ministers of the Church, considered as the prime Vessels in which (under the Mediator) the Treasures of Divine Wisdom Are reposited;
Those that turn many to Righteousness, are still the same Persons considered as Faithfully and Successfully employing the Gifts and Graces they have received, To turn the Disobedient to the Wisdom of the Just.
Those that turn many to Righteousness, Are still the same Persons considered as Faithfully and Successfully employing the Gifts and Graces they have received, To turn the Disobedient to the Wisdom of the Just.
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'Tis not Mens being qualified with Gifts, nor their being obliged by their Office and Profession, to turn many to Righteousness, that will entitle them to any Reward at all, much less to one that is so Superlatively Excellent.
It's not Men's being qualified with Gifts, nor their being obliged by their Office and Profession, to turn many to Righteousness, that will entitle them to any Reward At all, much less to one that is so Superlatively Excellent.
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There must be, at least, when those are supposed, a Sincere Desire, manifesting it self in fervent and importunate Endeavours, to open the Eyes of Sinners,
There must be, At least, when those Are supposed, a Sincere Desire, manifesting it self in fervent and importunate Endeavours, to open the Eyes of Sinners,
and his God shall be his strength, Isa. 49.5. The Promise in the Text, in the letter of it, doth most expresly belong to those whose Labours are succeeded with answerable Fruit;
and his God shall be his strength, Isaiah 49.5. The Promise in the Text, in the Letter of it, does most expressly belong to those whose Labours Are succeeded with answerable Fruit;
If we understand by The Wise Holy Faithful Teachers in general, and by those that turn many to Righteousness, the most eminently Laborious and Successful among them;
If we understand by The Wise Holy Faithful Teachers in general, and by those that turn many to Righteousness, the most eminently Laborious and Successful among them;
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Their Shining as the Brightness of the Firmament, and as the Stars, &c. implies, That as the Luminaries in the Firmament are the greatest Ornament in the visible Heavens,
Their Shining as the Brightness of the Firmament, and as the Stars, etc. Implies, That as the Luminaries in the Firmament Are the greatest Ornament in the visible Heavens,
The Celestial Splendour to which they shall be advanced, will exceed all earthly Glory, as much as the pure Azure Sky doth this dull and dirty Clod of Earth.
The Celestial Splendour to which they shall be advanced, will exceed all earthly Glory, as much as the pure Azure Sky does this dull and dirty Clod of Earth.
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The Glory of the Stars may be alluded unto in this place rather than that of the Sun (to which this Reward is elsewhere compared) upon several Accounts.
The Glory of the Stars may be alluded unto in this place rather than that of the Sun (to which this Reward is elsewhere compared) upon several Accounts.
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The words are an entire Proposition of themselves, importing thus much, That all Wise and Faithful Ministers, that turn many to Righteousness, shall possess an eminent degree of Heavenly Glory for evermore.
The words Are an entire Proposition of themselves, importing thus much, That all Wise and Faithful Ministers, that turn many to Righteousness, shall possess an eminent degree of Heavenly Glory for evermore.
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In the Prosecution of which, I shall do these three things: 1. Describe the Subjects to whom these high degrees of Glory are promised. 2. Demonstrate the Certainty of this Truth,
In the Prosecution of which, I shall do these three things: 1. Describe the Subject's to whom these high Degrees of Glory Are promised. 2. Demonstrate the Certainty of this Truth,
1. The Subjects to whom these high Degrees of Glory are promised, are Wise and Faithful Ministers, that approve themselves to be such, by turning many to Righteousness.
1. The Subject's to whom these high Degrees of Glory Are promised, Are Wise and Faithful Ministers, that approve themselves to be such, by turning many to Righteousness.
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Faithful Ministers covet most earnestly to change the very Tempers and Dispositions of Men, from their natural Probity, to an Holy Aptitude and Sufficiency for Gracious and Heavenly Operations.
Faithful Ministers covet most earnestly to change the very Tempers and Dispositions of Men, from their natural Probity, to an Holy Aptitude and Sufficiency for Gracious and Heavenly Operations.
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and perswade their Wills, to a sound and deep Repentance for their past Miscarriages, to a present Reformation of what is amiss in their Hearts and Lives,
and persuade their Wills, to a found and deep Repentance for their past Miscarriages, to a present Reformation of what is amiss in their Hearts and Lives,
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that having Served and Honoured the God that made and redeemed them, in this their Pilgrimage, they may arrive in his due time at the fullness of Joy, which is in the Presence of God,
that having Served and Honoured the God that made and redeemed them, in this their Pilgrimage, they may arrive in his due time At the fullness of Joy, which is in the Presence of God,
But there is not a Faithful Minister in the Church of God, that desires not, above all things, to gain many and many Souls to Christ, whatever the Foolish World think of it,
But there is not a Faithful Minister in the Church of God, that Desires not, above all things, to gain many and many Souls to christ, whatever the Foolish World think of it,
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Every such Minister would be glad to have that fulfilled in himself, which is prophesied of John Baptist, Luke 1.16. And many of the Children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
Every such Minister would be glad to have that fulfilled in himself, which is prophesied of John Baptist, Lycia 1.16. And many of the Children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
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and to unfold the Reasons of God's proceeding in this manner with his Faithful Ministers. The Certainty of it is evident both from this and other places of Scripture:
and to unfold the Reasons of God's proceeding in this manner with his Faithful Ministers. The Certainty of it is evident both from this and other places of Scripture:
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They shall shine, &c. They are qualified for, and have a Right to an Extraordinary Reward in Heaven, a more bright and massy Crown of Glory than others must expect.
They shall shine, etc. They Are qualified for, and have a Right to an Extraordinary Reward in Heaven, a more bright and massy Crown of Glory than Others must expect.
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This is and ever hath been the Priviledge of Ministers, under all God's Dispensations to the Church, by vertue of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Grace.
This is and ever hath been the Privilege of Ministers, under all God's Dispensations to the Church, by virtue of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Grace.
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And as all such Rights are now already ratified above, so by the Constitution of that glorious Kingdom, all that die possest of them, shall be solemnly invested with,
And as all such Rights Are now already ratified above, so by the Constitution of that glorious Kingdom, all that die possessed of them, shall be solemnly invested with,
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And that the sitting down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of Heaven, Matt. 8.11. is an Expression setting forth the Felicity of that State;
And that the sitting down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of Heaven, Matt. 8.11. is an Expression setting forth the Felicity of that State;
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Hence it is that Twelve Thrones are promised to the Twelve Apostles, Matt. 19.28. and their names inscribed on the Twelve Foundations of the New Jerusalem, Rev. 21.14.
Hence it is that Twelve Thrones Are promised to the Twelve Apostles, Matt. 19.28. and their names inscribed on the Twelve Foundations of the New Jerusalem, Rev. 21.14.
And as this proves the Apostles dignified above others, not only Christians but Ministers, so it genuinely infers, that those who succeed them in the Office of the Gospel-Ministry,
And as this Proves the Apostles dignified above Others, not only Christians but Ministers, so it genuinely infers, that those who succeed them in the Office of the Gospel ministry,
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and in the Fidelity and Diligence wherewith they discharged that Holy Function, shall be joyned with them in the Participation of an extraordinary Bliss.
and in the Fidis and Diligence wherewith they discharged that Holy Function, shall be joined with them in the Participation of an extraordinary Bliss.
But most clearly is this distinction laid down in that Promise of our Saviour, He that receiveth a Prophet, &c. Matt. 10.41. where the Rewards of a Prophet, and of a Righteous Man, are as clearly distinguished as their Persons and Stations.
But most clearly is this distinction laid down in that Promise of our Saviour, He that receives a Prophet, etc. Matt. 10.41. where the Rewards of a Prophet, and of a Righteous Man, Are as clearly distinguished as their Persons and Stations.
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yet it is greatly expedient to the Ends of Divine Government, that such a Reward should be propounded and promised to, and expected by Faithful Ministers;
yet it is greatly expedient to the Ends of Divine Government, that such a Reward should be propounded and promised to, and expected by Faithful Ministers;
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Besides its being an Act of Obedience to God, and the Mediator (which it partakes in common with all other Acts of Evangelical obedience and Duty, to make it rewardable ) it obtains a vast Preheminence of all others, in regard of its Intrinsick Excellency, its grand and universal Importance,
Beside its being an Act of obedience to God, and the Mediator (which it partakes in Common with all other Acts of Evangelical Obedience and Duty, to make it rewardable) it obtains a vast Pre-eminence of all Others, in regard of its Intrinsic Excellency, its grand and universal Importance,
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and the amazing and almost insuperable Difficulties that attend it; than which, there can scarce be more proper Qualities thought of, to recommend any Service,
and the amazing and almost insuperable Difficulties that attend it; than which, there can scarce be more proper Qualities Thought of, to recommend any Service,
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First, The Endowments and Qualifications which it supposes and requires. What Knowledge of the Mysteries of Religion, what Acquaintance with the Deceits of Mens Hearts,
First, The Endowments and Qualifications which it supposes and requires. What Knowledge of the Mysteres of Religion, what Acquaintance with the Deceits of Men's Hearts,
and the Wiles of the Devil, what a firm Belief of Divine Revelation are indispensably required, to constitute a full Capacity for the Work and Office of a Gospel-Minister?
and the Wiles of the devil, what a firm Belief of Divine Revelation Are indispensably required, to constitute a full Capacity for the Work and Office of a Gospel minister?
What unwearied Diligence and Constancy in publick and private Exercises, Preaching, Praying, visiting the Sick, reproving Offenders, resolving Doubts, &c. must he exercise, that would be a Minister to purpose? and what resolute Contempt of the World,
What unwearied Diligence and Constancy in public and private Exercises, Preaching, Praying, visiting the Sick, reproving Offenders, resolving Doubts, etc. must he exercise, that would be a Minister to purpose? and what resolute Contempt of the World,
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and upon just occasion to exclude them from it by righteous Censures, and again to absolve them and receive them to Favour upon their Repentance. Thirdly,
and upon just occasion to exclude them from it by righteous Censures, and again to absolve them and receive them to Favour upon their Repentance. Thirdly,
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under him they Minister for the Demonstration of his glorious Power and tremendous Justice, the Displays of his unsearchable Wisdom and inviolable Truth, the Communications of his ineffable Goodness and Love to most Unworthy Sinners,
under him they Minister for the Demonstration of his glorious Power and tremendous justice, the Displays of his unsearchable Wisdom and inviolable Truth, the Communications of his ineffable goodness and Love to most Unworthy Sinners,
In Subordination to God as Creator, they endeavour to bring Souls back from their original Apostasie, to the Fountain of their Beings, and of all Felicity.
In Subordination to God as Creator, they endeavour to bring Souls back from their original Apostasy, to the Fountain of their Beings, and of all Felicity.
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they promulgate his Laws, and declare the Terms of Salvation unto Men, and so help to apply his Sufferings, together with all the Vertues of his glorious Resurrection, Ascension, Intercession and Dominion at God's right Hand.
they promulgate his Laws, and declare the Terms of Salvation unto Men, and so help to apply his Sufferings, together with all the Virtues of his glorious Resurrection, Ascension, Intercession and Dominion At God's right Hand.
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Whilst they address the Faculties of Mens Souls by outward Ministrations, the Holy Spirit inwardly and more immediately and effectually touches and moves them with a secret vital Energy, impregnates them with Godlike Dispositions,
While they address the Faculties of Men's Souls by outward Ministrations, the Holy Spirit inwardly and more immediately and effectually touches and moves them with a secret vital Energy, impregnates them with Godlike Dispositions,
and replenishes them with a victorious Strength and Activity for God and Glory. Which infers a fourth Consideration enhansing the value of the Ministry;
and replenishes them with a victorious Strength and Activity for God and Glory. Which infers a fourth Consideration enhancing the valve of the Ministry;
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And what is that? But the Pardon of Mens Sins, and a mutual Reconciliation between God and Sinners, together with the restoring of God's Image upon Man,
And what is that? But the Pardon of Men's Sins, and a mutual Reconciliation between God and Sinners, together with the restoring of God's Image upon Man,
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How nearly is the Glory of God interessed in the Success of the Ministry, and how much doth the Eternal Happiness or Misery of Immortal Souls depend upon it? 'Tis this whereby God ordinarily enlarges his Son's Kingdom, and drives Satan out of his Usurp'd Dominions.
How nearly is the Glory of God interested in the Success of the Ministry, and how much does the Eternal Happiness or Misery of Immortal Souls depend upon it? It's this whereby God ordinarily enlarges his Son's Kingdom, and drives Satan out of his Usurped Dominions.
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If we consider the Church, either as Militant on Earth, or Triumphant in Glory, we shall find that 'tis the Success of the Ministry in turning Souls to Righteousness, that daily adds new Members to both these Illustrious Societies.
If we Consider the Church, either as Militant on Earth, or Triumphant in Glory, we shall find that it's the Success of the Ministry in turning Souls to Righteousness, that daily adds new Members to both these Illustrious Societies.
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Whether we only respect the Family, or particular place and Vicinity whereto we belong; or the Congregation of professed Christians into which we are incorporated;
Whither we only respect the Family, or particular place and Vicinity whereto we belong; or the Congregation of professed Christians into which we Are incorporated;
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How hard is it to perswade Men to change their Judgments, Affections, Resolutions, or Practise in any matter whatsoever, about which they have been long fixed and determined? But to turn Men from one State, Temper,
How hard is it to persuade Men to change their Judgments, Affections, Resolutions, or Practise in any matter whatsoever, about which they have been long fixed and determined? But to turn Men from one State, Temper,
He that turns many to Righteousness, must perswade them to despise, abhor and reject those sinful Vanities and Pleasures which heretofore they esteemed, loved, pursued, embraced and even adored above all things; so difficult this Work is.
He that turns many to Righteousness, must persuade them to despise, abhor and reject those sinful Vanities and Pleasures which heretofore they esteemed, loved, pursued, embraced and even adored above all things; so difficult this Work is.
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How many Devilish Suggestions must be rejected? How many Solicitations from wicked Companions repulsed? How many evil Habits, that are founded in the very Constitutions of Persons, must be extirpated? How many plausible Temptations, that are interwoven with Mens Callings and Civil Circumstances in the World, must be vanquished and trampled under foot? Every Soul that is converted is like a Brand pluckt out of the Fire.
How many Devilish Suggestions must be rejected? How many Solicitations from wicked Sodales repulsed? How many evil Habits, that Are founded in the very Constitutions of Persons, must be extirpated? How many plausible Temptations, that Are interwoven with Men's Callings and Civil circumstances in the World, must be vanquished and trampled under foot? Every Soul that is converted is like a Brand plucked out of the Fire.
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their bodily Strength is limited within narrow bounds, and they often meet with Distractions and Avocations which unavoidably interrupt their greatest Assiduity.
their bodily Strength is limited within narrow bounds, and they often meet with Distractions and Avocations which avoidable interrupt their greatest Assiduity.
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Nay, so obstinate is the Difficutly of turning one single Soul to Righteousness, that upon a just Computation it will be found vastly to exceed all Humane Power;
Nay, so obstinate is the Difficutly of turning one single Soul to Righteousness, that upon a just Computation it will be found vastly to exceed all Humane Power;
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so that the Attempt were vain and hopeless, and fit only to be buried in despairing Thoughts, were it not for the promised Concurrences of a Divine Power, infinitely superiour to all Difficulties whatsoever.
so that the Attempt were vain and hopeless, and fit only to be buried in despairing Thoughts, were it not for the promised Concurrences of a Divine Power, infinitely superior to all Difficulties whatsoever.
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but that which is through the Faith of Christ, the Righteousness which is of God by Faith, Phil. 3.8,9. Ministers must not be exalted in way of Derogation to the Merit and Glory of the Redeemer;
but that which is through the Faith of christ, the Righteousness which is of God by Faith, Philip 3.8,9. Ministers must not be exalted in Way of Derogation to the Merit and Glory of the Redeemer;
I shall only add this further Remark, to clear the Wisdom and Justice of God in this case, That and extraordinary Degree of Heavenly Glory, bears but a just Correspondence to the Trust that is reposed in the Ministers of Christ,
I shall only add this further Remark, to clear the Wisdom and justice of God in this case, That and extraordinary Degree of Heavenly Glory, bears but a just Correspondence to the Trust that is reposed in the Ministers of christ,
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The Ambassadours of Christ, Stewards of the Mysteries of God, &c. And it is but equal that those should be highly rewarded for discharging this Trust faithfully, who must have suffered (not only the Vengeance of Eternal Fire,
The ambassadors of christ, Stewards of the Mysteres of God, etc. And it is but equal that those should be highly rewarded for discharging this Trust faithfully, who must have suffered (not only the Vengeance of Eternal Fire,
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I shall next proceed to open the nature of that Recompence, as it is here compared to the brightness of the Firmament, and the shining of the Stars for ever and ever.
I shall next proceed to open the nature of that Recompense, as it is Here compared to the brightness of the Firmament, and the shining of the Stars for ever and ever.
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Concerning which, I observe, first in the general, that there is a tow-fold Congruity in this Comparison, between the Work of Ministers, and their Reward.
Concerning which, I observe, First in the general, that there is a tow-fold Congruity in this Comparison, between the Work of Ministers, and their Reward.
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What more suitable than that those who shined in Wisdom and Holiness, who bare witness to Jesus Christ the true light, which lighteth every Man that cometh into the World, John 1.9. In whose hearts God hath shined, who commanded the light to shine out of Darkness, to give the light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ, 2 Cor. 4.6. That these, I say, should be crowned with Rays of everlasting Light.
What more suitable than that those who shined in Wisdom and Holiness, who bore witness to jesus christ the true Light, which lights every Man that comes into the World, John 1.9. In whose hearts God hath shined, who commanded the Light to shine out of Darkness, to give the Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God in the Face of jesus christ, 2 Cor. 4.6. That these, I say, should be crowned with Rays of everlasting Light.
First, From the Opposition between the State here expressed, and the Blackness of Darkness for ever, in which all the Devils and Damned Souls (and especially those Ministers that wretchedly neglected the Duties of their Function) shall be eternally inveloped.
First, From the Opposition between the State Here expressed, and the Blackness of Darkness for ever, in which all the Devils and Damned Souls (and especially those Ministers that wretchedly neglected the Duties of their Function) shall be eternally inveloped.
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Those Prisons and Chains of Darkness, into which they are cast, and in which they are fast bound until the universal Appearance at the Great Judgment Day, cannot be more Black, Confounding and Dismal,
Those Prisons and Chains of Darkness, into which they Are cast, and in which they Are fast bound until the universal Appearance At the Great Judgement Day, cannot be more Black, Confounding and Dismal,
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First, As the latter entirely excludes the many Infelicities and Imperfection of the former. Secondly, As it far transcends all the Brightness and Glory it can preten to.
First, As the latter entirely excludes the many Infelicities and Imperfection of the former. Secondly, As it Far transcends all the Brightness and Glory it can preten to.
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1. The State signified by the brightness of the Firmament, &c. is a State that pefectly excludes all the Imperfections and Disadvantages which cloud the Faithful Ministers of Christ here in this World.
1. The State signified by the brightness of the Firmament, etc. is a State that perfectly excludes all the Imperfections and Disadvantages which cloud the Faithful Ministers of christ Here in this World.
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The Heavenly Light is not only opposite to the thick Darkness of Hell, but perfectly banishes all the Shade and Gloominess of this mixed terrene State.
The Heavenly Light is not only opposite to the thick Darkness of Hell, but perfectly Banishes all the Shade and Gloominess of this mixed terrene State.
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That which is affirmed of the Righteous in general, shall be most eminently verified in those that turn many to Righteousness, they shall shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father, Matt. 13.43. 1. They shall shine forth; First, out of those Clouds that their Sinful Frailties have cast about them.
That which is affirmed of the Righteous in general, shall be most eminently verified in those that turn many to Righteousness, they shall shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father, Matt. 13.43. 1. They shall shine forth; First, out of those Clouds that their Sinful Frailties have cast about them.
or attending their Conditions and outward Circumstances. There shall be no more Curse, Rev. 22.3. no more Sickness and Pain upon the Body, no more Doubt nor Discomposure of the Spirit.
or attending their Conditions and outward circumstances. There shall be no more Curse, Rev. 22.3. no more Sickness and Pain upon the Body, no more Doubt nor Discomposure of the Spirit.
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There they shall be no more obscured by the Privacy of their Stations, nor by the Meanness of their Appearance, by which many Ministers of great Worth are either in a manner quite hidden from publick Notice,
There they shall be no more obscured by the Privacy of their Stations, nor by the Meanness of their Appearance, by which many Ministers of great Worth Are either in a manner quite hidden from public Notice,
They shall shine forth of those Mists which are raised about them, by the Scandals committed in their Flocks, which are often construed to their great Disadvantage,
They shall shine forth of those Mists which Are raised about them, by the Scandals committed in their Flocks, which Are often construed to their great Disadvantage,
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All the Secular Shining, the outward Grandeur that Constantine the Great, and all other munificent Princes, have either annexed to the Ministerial Function,
All the Secular Shining, the outward Grandeur that Constantine the Great, and all other munificent Princes, have either annexed to the Ministerial Function,
or themselves enjoyed, is absolute Darkness to that Brightness where with the poorest Faithful Minister shall one day shine and eclipse it all for ever.
or themselves enjoyed, is absolute Darkness to that Brightness where with the Poorest Faithful Minister shall one day shine and eclipse it all for ever.
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Both were here Sanctified, both laboured and suffered in the Service of our Redeemer, both were the Subjects of that Right and Claim to this Glory, which was spoken of before;
Both were Here Sanctified, both laboured and suffered in the Service of our Redeemer, both were the Subject's of that Right and Claim to this Glory, which was spoken of before;
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The Body without the Soul is not at all capable of Glory as a moral Retribution, the Soul without the Body is not capable of compleat and consummate Bliss;
The Body without the Soul is not At all capable of Glory as a moral Retribution, the Soul without the Body is not capable of complete and consummate Bliss;
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What shall be the Brightness and Beauty of the Celestial Body, we may partly apprehend from the shining of Moses his Face when he had been with God, Exod. 34.33.
What shall be the Brightness and Beauty of the Celestial Body, we may partly apprehend from the shining of Moses his Face when he had been with God, Exod 34.33.
which was such, that a Vail was necessary to fit him to converse with the People, from the Glory in which our Saviour appeared upon the Mount with Moses and Elias at his Transfiguration, which was too great for the choicest and most eminent of his Disciples to bear,
which was such, that a vail was necessary to fit him to converse with the People, from the Glory in which our Saviour appeared upon the Mount with Moses and Elias At his Transfiguration, which was too great for the Choicest and most eminent of his Disciples to bear,
Somewhat we may gather from the falling of a few Rays of Heavenly Light about Saul when he was going to Damaseus (which probably were Emanations from the Glorified Body of our Lord Jesus.) How did this sudden Effusion of Heavenly Light overcome both the Light of the Sun at Noon-day,
Somewhat we may gather from the falling of a few Rays of Heavenly Light about Saul when he was going to Damaseus (which probably were Emanations from the Glorified Body of our Lord jesus.) How did this sudden Effusion of Heavenly Light overcome both the Light of the Sun At Noonday,
The Soul is enshrined in the Corporeal Light and Splendour of the Body, and the Body is animated all over by the Intellectual Light and Glory of the Soul:
The Soul is enshrined in the Corporeal Light and Splendour of the Body, and the Body is animated all over by the Intellectual Light and Glory of the Soul:
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The Spiritual Union and Agreement for the Services of that Holy State, between Soul and Body, shall be more exquisite and intimate than now the Natural;
The Spiritual union and Agreement for the Services of that Holy State, between Soul and Body, shall be more exquisite and intimate than now the Natural;
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To God (and to the Lamb as immediately Subordinate) there is a constant Subjection and Resignation of Persons, Possessions and Powers, with a constant Reference of all Acts and Archievements to his Glory.
To God (and to the Lamb as immediately Subordinate) there is a constant Subjection and Resignation of Persons, Possessions and Powers, with a constant Referente of all Acts and Achievements to his Glory.
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And surely that which is true concerning the meanest kind and lowest degree of Light, will not be found wanting in the highest Instances of the most excellent kind of Light that the Universe affords, the Light Celestial.
And surely that which is true Concerning the Meanest kind and lowest degree of Light, will not be found wanting in the highest Instances of the most excellent kind of Light that the Universe affords, the Light Celestial.
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Because they improved the Gifts and Graces received from him, in illuminating and converting the Elect of God, in Quickning, Comforting, Strengthning and Edifying them to Salvation;
Because they improved the Gifts and Graces received from him, in illuminating and converting the Elect of God, in Quickening, Comforting, Strengthening and Edifying them to Salvation;
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2. They shall shine to the great Satisfaction of the Angelick Orders, and of the whole Heavenly Host. We all know how the Angels rejoyce at the Conversion of a Sinner,
2. They shall shine to the great Satisfaction of the Angelical Order, and of the Whole Heavenly Host. We all know how the Angels rejoice At the Conversion of a Sinner,
What special Interviews may be between Ministers and the Souls they have converted, and whether any extraordinary Intercourse amongst these Stars themselves, I pretend not to determine.
What special Interviews may be between Ministers and the Souls they have converted, and whither any extraordinary Intercourse among these Stars themselves, I pretend not to determine.
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as Stars shining with so transcendent a Lustre, whose Counsels and Admonitions they rejected, and whose Authority, perhaps, they disputed and disdained to stoop to!
as Stars shining with so transcendent a Lustre, whose Counsels and Admonitions they rejected, and whose authority, perhaps, they disputed and disdained to stoop to!
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Here the brightest Stars shine but for a very short Season, and presently Death comes with his Dismal Shade, which not only eclipses but quite extinguishes their Light.
Here the Brightest Stars shine but for a very short Season, and presently Death comes with his Dismal Shade, which not only Eclipses but quite extinguishes their Light.
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Sooner shall all the Stars in the visible Heavens be disrobed of their Light, than one of these brighter Stars shall suffer the least Diminution of its Splendour.
Sooner shall all the Stars in the visible Heavens be disrobed of their Light, than one of these Brighter Stars shall suffer the least Diminution of its Splendour.
than those to whom he was so, and that it is more Blessed to give than to receive, Acts 20.35. It is not only the more honourable Station and Office amongst Men, but hath more of a God-like Grandeur and Felicity in it.
than those to whom he was so, and that it is more Blessed to give than to receive, Acts 20.35. It is not only the more honourable Station and Office among Men, but hath more of a Godlike Grandeur and Felicity in it.
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How much greater cause have they to rejoyce who do good to the Souls of Men, by delivering them from the most Savage and Merciless Tyranny of the Devil,
How much greater cause have they to rejoice who do good to the Souls of Men, by delivering them from the most Savage and Merciless Tyranny of the devil,
Thus turning Souls to Righteousness is its own Reward, because it includes the doing of the greatest good to Mankind, to which all other good Works are but remotely subservient.
Thus turning Souls to Righteousness is its own Reward, Because it includes the doing of the greatest good to Mankind, to which all other good Works Are but remotely subservient.
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And so I shall close the Doctrinal part of this Discourse. It remains that we make the best Practical Improvement of which the matter is capable; which surely is very great.
And so I shall close the Doctrinal part of this Discourse. It remains that we make the best Practical Improvement of which the matter is capable; which surely is very great.
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1. I would humbly offer to my Reverend Fathers and Brethren in the Ministry, the clear Indications which the Text gives: 1. Of our Work: 2. Of our Reward.
1. I would humbly offer to my Reverend Father's and Brothers in the Ministry, the clear Indications which the Text gives: 1. Of our Work: 2. Of our Reward.
And thence I would infer Directions to guide us in, and Motives to quicken us to the Performance of the Duty, that we may not fall short of the Reward. 1. We see our Work.
And thence I would infer Directions to guide us in, and Motives to quicken us to the Performance of the Duty, that we may not fallen short of the Reward. 1. We see our Work.
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The true and proper end of the Ministry, as instituted of God, and embraced and exercised by every Serious Christian duly called and separated to it, is to turn many to Righteousness.
The true and proper end of the Ministry, as instituted of God, and embraced and exercised by every Serious Christian duly called and separated to it, is to turn many to Righteousness.
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All Proud, Sloathful, Sensual, Worldly Ministers, that have gained no Souls to Christ, but perhaps hardned them in their Impieties, shall one day wish, that they had chosen the meanest and basest, the most servile and loborious Calling that could be found, rather than this Holy and Honourable Office. 2. We see our Encouragement.
All Proud, Slothful, Sensual, Worldly Ministers, that have gained no Souls to christ, but perhaps hardened them in their Impieties, shall one day wish, that they had chosen the Meanest and Basest, the most servile and loborious Calling that could be found, rather than this Holy and Honourable Office. 2. We see our Encouragement.
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How Poor and Contemptible is all the Tinselbravery of Popes and Cardinals, of Prelates and Princes, in comparison of this excellent Glory? This shall be Verdant and Flourishing,
How Poor and Contemptible is all the Tinselbravery of Popes and Cardinals, of Prelates and Princes, in comparison of this excellent Glory? This shall be Verdant and Flourishing,
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Let us then apply our selves to the Work of the Ministry, as those that design, above all things, to promote the Salvation of many, by turning them to Righteousness. We know, that without Holiness none shall see the Lord;
Let us then apply our selves to the Work of the Ministry, as those that Design, above all things, to promote the Salvation of many, by turning them to Righteousness. We know, that without Holiness none shall see the Lord;
we know also that God worketh ordinarily according to the Suitableness of the Means, and that there is much Duty incumbent on us, to fit our Endeavours to the end we would attain by them.
we know also that God works ordinarily according to the Suitableness of the Means, and that there is much Duty incumbent on us, to fit our Endeavours to the end we would attain by them.
Those that would turn many to Righteousness, must choose to treat upon Subjects which their Auditors most needs, in a clear convincing manner, with Gravity and Seriousness:
Those that would turn many to Righteousness, must choose to Treat upon Subject's which their Auditors most needs, in a clear convincing manner, with Gravity and Seriousness:
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They must not think it below them to use familiar and plain Expressions, where those will serve best to convey a clear Idea of the Truths of God to the Hearers.
They must not think it below them to use familiar and plain Expressions, where those will serve best to convey a clear Idea of the Truths of God to the Hearers.
How earnest should we be with God for some Fruit that might abound to our account? How careful should we be, not to admit any Scandalous Levity into our own carriage,
How earnest should we be with God for Some Fruit that might abound to our account? How careful should we be, not to admit any Scandalous Levity into our own carriage,
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and there is a general Expectation that our Carriage be doubly strict and refined, even from those Freedoms which are more allowable in Persons of a different Character.
and there is a general Expectation that our Carriage be doubly strict and refined, even from those Freedoms which Are more allowable in Persons of a different Character.
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If God shall help us to demean our selves with Wisdom, Sobriety and Godliness, our Conversations will doubtless conciliate a Reverence for our Persons and Labours;
If God shall help us to demean our selves with Wisdom, Sobriety and Godliness, our Conversations will doubtless conciliate a reverence for our Persons and Labours;
If the design of turning many to Righteousness govern our Behaviour, it will make us Patient towards all, Free to converse with the Poorest of the Flock,
If the Design of turning many to Righteousness govern our Behaviour, it will make us Patient towards all, Free to converse with the Poorest of the Flock,
since the less of Favour and Priviledge we enjoy in this World upon the account of our Ministry, others have the less occasion to suspect the Sincerity of our Intentions,
since the less of Favour and Privilege we enjoy in this World upon the account of our Ministry, Others have the less occasion to suspect the Sincerity of our Intentions,
Diligence, and all under the greatest Discouragements from that Polity under which he lived, and from the Grandees of that People with whom and for whole Benefit he spent his Labours and shed his Blood.
Diligence, and all under the greatest Discouragements from that Polity under which he lived, and from the Grandees of that People with whom and for Whole Benefit he spent his Labours and shed his Blood.
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his sharp and plain rebuking of those that strutted in a Garb of Pharisaical Sanctity, but malign'd his Person and Design, and made it their business to seduce others;
his sharp and plain rebuking of those that strutted in a Garb of Pharisaical Sanctity, but maligned his Person and Design, and made it their business to seduce Others;
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Let us consider the Example of our Reverend deceased Brother, whom if I reckon amongst the chiefest of those Modern Worthies that have turned many to Righteousness,
Let us Consider the Exampl of our Reverend deceased Brother, whom if I reckon among the chiefest of those Modern Worthies that have turned many to Righteousness,
witness the many Volumes which he has left behind him written with his own hand. He was most conversant in those parts of Learning which are directly Subservient to Divinity,
witness the many Volumes which he has left behind him written with his own hand. He was most conversant in those parts of Learning which Are directly Subservient to Divinity,
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His Temper was Sincere, Candid, and Generous to and beyond his Power: His Discourse was Ingenious, Innocent, Pleasant, and Profitable to a high degree.
His Temper was Sincere, Candid, and Generous to and beyond his Power: His Discourse was Ingenious, Innocent, Pleasant, and Profitable to a high degree.
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He was but a Candidate for the State of Perfection, and was a Man subject to like Passions as we are, which he hath now put off, together with Mortality.
He was but a Candidate for the State of Perfection, and was a Man Subject to like Passion as we Are, which he hath now put off, together with Mortality.
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Besides his Exemplary Behaviour as a Christian in general, designing and doing all the Good he was capable of to the Souls and Bodies of Men, he was highly imitable in his Domestick Relations.
Beside his Exemplary Behaviour as a Christian in general, designing and doing all the Good he was capable of to the Souls and Bodies of Men, he was highly imitable in his Domestic Relations.
He was (and will ever be acknowledged to have been) a most kind and tender Husband to his Yoke-fellow, a loving and faithful Father to his Children, a gentle and just Master to his Servants,
He was (and will ever be acknowledged to have been) a most kind and tender Husband to his Yokefellow, a loving and faithful Father to his Children, a gentle and just Master to his Servants,
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But the greatest and best part of his Character (his Christianity supposed) is this, That he was an Able and Faithful Minister of the New Testament, not of the Letter but of the Spirit.
But the greatest and best part of his Character (his Christianity supposed) is this, That he was an Able and Faithful Minister of the New Testament, not of the letter but of the Spirit.
Accordingly, with all Meekness and Simplicity, and without any Spirit of Opposition, he proceeded in his Work amongst that People to which he had so clear and universal a Call;
Accordingly, with all Meekness and Simplicity, and without any Spirit of Opposition, he proceeded in his Work among that People to which he had so clear and universal a Call;
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In this way of Sober Conscientious Non conformity to the English Diocesan Prelacy, Subscriptions and Ceremonies, he cast himself and his Family purely upon Providence,
In this Way of Sobrium Conscientious Non conformity to the English Diocesan Prelacy, Subscriptions and Ceremonies, he cast himself and his Family purely upon Providence,
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They can testifie this, that know what a fair and amicable Correspondence he maintained with many of his Reverend Conforming Brethren, to several of whom this Good Man's Name was perhaps as Precious,
They can testify this, that know what a fair and amicable Correspondence he maintained with many of his Reverend Conforming Brothers, to several of whom this Good Man's Name was perhaps as Precious,
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He took great Pleasure in Conversing with Hopeful Young Ministers, and never failed to give them all the Respect and Encouragement that was either due to them, or convenient for them.
He took great Pleasure in Conversing with Hopeful Young Ministers, and never failed to give them all the Respect and Encouragement that was either due to them, or convenient for them.
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He was very Free and Familiar with those of his more intimate Acquaintance, and upon all Occasions would express both a Paternal Care of them, and Affection to them.
He was very Free and Familiar with those of his more intimate Acquaintance, and upon all Occasions would express both a Paternal Care of them, and Affection to them.
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How may I and some others cry out upon this occasion, as Elisha did when he saw the Translation of Elijah, My Father, my Father, the Chariot of Israel, and the Horse-men thereof, 2 Kings 2.12. Our Reverend and Dear Father is taken from us, whose Authority we revered, and whose Indulgent Care over us was one of our greatest Supports.
How may I and Some Others cry out upon this occasion, as Elisha did when he saw the translation of Elijah, My Father, my Father, the Chariot of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof, 2 Kings 2.12. Our Reverend and Dear Father is taken from us, whose authority we revered, and whose Indulgent Care over us was one of our greatest Supports.
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and how Tenderly and Faithfully, and (through the Divine Goodness) how successfully did he treat with Offenders, to recover them, by Repentance, out of the Snare of the Devil? Yet though he was a Person of such Wisdom and Sufficiency,
and how Tenderly and Faithfully, and (through the Divine goodness) how successfully did he Treat with Offenders, to recover them, by Repentance, out of the Snare of the devil? Yet though he was a Person of such Wisdom and Sufficiency,
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By this means, and the good Service he did amongst them, he had so great an Interest in his Peoples Affections, that they scarce knew how to refuse any thing that he thought fit to urge them to.
By this means, and the good Service he did among them, he had so great an Interest in his Peoples Affections, that they scarce knew how to refuse any thing that he Thought fit to urge them to.
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The ample Contributions of his Hearers, at his Motion, to all the great occasions of Charity that have been of late propounded, are publick and undeniable Evidences of this Truth.
The ample Contributions of his Hearers, At his Motion, to all the great occasions of Charity that have been of late propounded, Are public and undeniable Evidences of this Truth.
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There be many Excellencies belonging to a Preacher, each of which singly might be sufficient to render a Person Useful and Eminent, that were all combined in him.
There be many Excellencies belonging to a Preacher, each of which singly might be sufficient to render a Person Useful and Eminent, that were all combined in him.
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and to enforce his Exhortations with such irresistible Arguments, and with such poinant Expressions, as might leave the Hearers under strong Convictions concerning the Necessity of Holiness.
and to enforce his Exhortations with such irresistible Arguments, and with such poignant Expressions, as might leave the Hearers under strong Convictions Concerning the Necessity of Holiness.
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And O how had God fitted him for this great Work, and how did the Lord own him in the Prosecution of it? How would he lay open the Deceits of Mens Hearts? How would he expose the Devices whereby Satan commonly deludes and destroys Sinners? He often penetrated so far into the secret Recesses of the Soul,
And Oh how had God fitted him for this great Work, and how did the Lord own him in the Prosecution of it? How would he lay open the Deceits of Men's Hearts? How would he expose the Devices whereby Satan commonly deludes and Destroys Sinners? He often penetrated so Far into the secret Recesses of the Soul,
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and described the Conception, Birth and Progress of Sin in such lively Colours, that one would have thought he had not only been present at the outward Commission of it,
and described the Conception, Birth and Progress of since in such lively Colours, that one would have Thought he had not only been present At the outward Commission of it,
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He was a Messenger, an Interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto Man his Uprightness, Job 33.23. His Sermons were plain and discoursive, and full of Holy Zeal and Fervour;
He was a Messenger, an Interpreter, one among a thousand, to show unto Man his Uprightness, Job 33.23. His Sermons were plain and discursive, and full of Holy Zeal and Fervour;
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I am well assured under his Ministry, if ever in these latter days, that saying of the Apostle received a blessed Accomplishment in many Instances (allowing for the Disparity between the Gifts bestowed in such distant Ages of the Church) But if all Prophesie, and there come in one that believeth not,
I am well assured under his Ministry, if ever in these latter days, that saying of the Apostle received a blessed Accomplishment in many Instances (allowing for the Disparity between the Gifts bestowed in such distant Ages of the Church) But if all Prophesy, and there come in one that Believeth not,
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and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth, 1 Cor. 14.24. Many that have come to hear him accidentally, or out of Curiosity, have both experienced and declared much of this nature.
and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth, 1 Cor. 14.24. Many that have come to hear him accidentally, or out of Curiosity, have both experienced and declared much of this nature.
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But let us not mourn as those that have no Hope, but rather as Persons assured, that his Soul, whose removal we lament, does already shine as a Star of the first Magnitude,
But let us not mourn as those that have no Hope, but rather as Persons assured, that his Soul, whose removal we lament, does already shine as a Star of the First Magnitude,
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And if God receive Glory from him in a more excellent way, and he also be dignified and made Happy after a more excellent manner than was possible on Earth,
And if God receive Glory from him in a more excellent Way, and he also be dignified and made Happy After a more excellent manner than was possible on Earth,
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First, Such as have not turned to Righteousness, notwithstanding all the earnest Calls and Invitations which this Ambassador of Christ hath given them.
First, Such as have not turned to Righteousness, notwithstanding all the earnest Calls and Invitations which this Ambassador of christ hath given them.
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O recollect the moving Language, the Holy mellifluous Oratory wherewith he would have conquered your obstinate Hearts, that he might espouse you to one Husband, Jesus Christ.
O recollect the moving Language, the Holy mellifluous Oratory wherewith he would have conquered your obstinate Hearts, that he might espouse you to one Husband, jesus christ.
and yet you remain in your Sins? O that the remembrance of these things might so revive upon you, that being dead, he may yet speak to the awakening and saving of your Souls? Nay,
and yet you remain in your Sins? O that the remembrance of these things might so revive upon you, that being dead, he may yet speak to the awakening and Saving of your Souls? Nay,
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so as to effect that Blessed Change upon you, which was in vain attempted by all other means? Know you not that you must give a strict account of all the Sermons you have heard,
so as to Effect that Blessed Change upon you, which was in vain attempted by all other means? Know you not that you must give a strict account of all the Sermons you have herd,
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I opened the Gospel-Covenant to them; I shewed them the terms of Life; I set the Promises and Threatnings, Life and Death, Heaven and Hell before them;
I opened the Gospel covenant to them; I showed them the terms of Life; I Set the Promises and Threatenings, Life and Death, Heaven and Hell before them;
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Sinners, when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come) shall you not then know, to your Cost, that a Prophet hath been amongst you? Ezek. 33.32,33. What will ye do in the day of Visitation, and in the Desolation which shall come from far, to whom will ye flee for help? and where will you leave your Glory? Isa. 10.3.
Sinners, when this comes to pass, (lo, it will come) shall you not then know, to your Cost, that a Prophet hath been among you? Ezekiel 33.32,33. What will you do in the day of Visitation, and in the Desolation which shall come from Far, to whom will you flee for help? and where will you leave your Glory? Isaiah 10.3.
The other part of the People from which he is taken, consists of those that have turned to Righteousness. Many such went before him to possess that Glory which was revealed to them,
The other part of the People from which he is taken, consists of those that have turned to Righteousness. Many such went before him to possess that Glory which was revealed to them,
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You sustain a mighty Loss, in that you must not be brought up under his Wing, whose Labours first begat in you the Seed and Principle of the Divine Life.
You sustain a mighty Loss, in that you must not be brought up under his Wing, whose Labours First begat in you the Seed and Principle of the Divine Life.
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But should not you and I then search our Hearts, and be humbled for those Sins which have provoked God to make this sore breach upon us and the whole Church,
But should not you and I then search our Hearts, and be humbled for those Sins which have provoked God to make this soar breach upon us and the Whole Church,
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Have we not cause to apprehend some Judgment approaching, and that these Dear Servants of God are taken away from the evil to come? O labour after Perseverance in the Profession of the Truth,
Have we not cause to apprehend Some Judgement approaching, and that these Dear Servants of God Are taken away from the evil to come? Oh labour After Perseverance in the Profession of the Truth,
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Your Concord and Harmony, your Holy and Unblamable Deportment, your humble Supplications to Almighty God for the Aids of his Holy Spirit to your selves,
Your Concord and Harmony, your Holy and Unblamable Deportment, your humble Supplications to Almighty God for the Aids of his Holy Spirit to your selves,
and for a double Portion thereof upon those that succeed in the room of this once gracious and now glorified Saint and Minister, may be a propitious Token to us, that our God will not utterly forsake us;
and for a double Portion thereof upon those that succeed in the room of this once gracious and now glorified Saint and Minister, may be a propitious Token to us, that our God will not utterly forsake us;
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I shall remit you for a concluding Passage to Heb. 13.7,8,9. Remember them which have the Rule over you, who have spoken unto you the Word of God, whose Faith follow considering the end of their Conversation.
I shall remit you for a concluding Passage to Hebrew 13.7,8,9. remember them which have the Rule over you, who have spoken unto you the Word of God, whose Faith follow considering the end of their Conversation.
Be not carried about with divers and strange Doctrines, for it is a good thing that the Heart be established with Grace, not with Meats, which have not profited them which have been occupied therein.
Be not carried about with diverse and strange Doctrines, for it is a good thing that the Heart be established with Grace, not with Meats, which have not profited them which have been occupied therein.
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Verse 20, 21. Now the God of Peace, which brought again from the Dead, our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good Work, to do his Will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be Glory for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS.
Verse 20, 21. Now the God of Peace, which brought again from the Dead, our Lord jesus, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good Work, to do his Will, working in you that which is Well-pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ, to whom be Glory for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS.
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