A Christians sure anchor and comfort in times of trouble and danger being a sermon preached on the 16. day of June / by a divine of the Church of England.
The Wisdom of God sees it fit very frequently to lay heavy burdens of afflictions upon his own Servants, to let them be intangled in the nets of wicked Men, to be caught in the Briars of Tribulation,
The Wisdom of God sees it fit very frequently to lay heavy burdens of afflictions upon his own Servants, to let them be entangled in the nets of wicked Men, to be caught in the Briers of Tribulation,
but when they consider that the things wherein they find present trouble, and sorrow, are design'd for their Advantage another way, that they will have a speedy and a happy end;
but when they Consider that the things wherein they find present trouble, and sorrow, Are designed for their Advantage Another Way, that they will have a speedy and a happy end;
and that God has prepar'd unspeakeable Joy, Rest, and Peace, to succeed these Miseries, and to reward the Courage and Patience of those, who bear them with Submission and Resignation to his will:
and that God has prepared unspeakable Joy, Rest, and Peace, to succeed these Misery's, and to reward the Courage and Patience of those, who bear them with Submission and Resignation to his will:
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These thoughts beget joy and comfort in their Souls, and make them esteem themselves happy in those circumstances, wherein to the Eye of the World they appear most miserable.
These thoughts beget joy and Comfort in their Souls, and make them esteem themselves happy in those Circumstances, wherein to the Eye of the World they appear most miserable.
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The Expectation of Gods gracious Deliverance out of their troubles, and the blessedness of a future Life which they are assured of, does overballance all the thoughts of their present hardships and ill treatments in the World,
The Expectation of God's gracious Deliverance out of their Troubles, and the blessedness of a future Life which they Are assured of, does overbalance all the thoughts of their present hardships and ill treatments in the World,
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for they had then many Enemies and Persecutors who hated them and their Religion, and brought great calamaties upon 'em, not suffering them to rest and enjoy a peaceable Life,
for they had then many Enemies and Persecutors who hated them and their Religion, and brought great calamities upon they, not suffering them to rest and enjoy a peaceable Life,
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because they had embrac'd and did constantly profess the Doctrine of Christianity which by the Ignorant and unconverted World was then every where spoken against.
Because they had embraced and did constantly profess the Doctrine of Christianity which by the Ignorant and unconverted World was then every where spoken against.
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In this afflicted persecuted State they had need of encouragement, to make them to persevere in the Love and profession of that Truth, for which they then suffered.
In this afflicted persecuted State they had need of encouragement, to make them to persevere in the Love and profession of that Truth, for which they then suffered.
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And how does the Apostle encourage them? He bids 'em Hope, He advises 'em to look forward upon the Blessedness of a Future Life, the Joys and Glories of Eternity,
And how does the Apostle encourage them? He bids they Hope, He advises they to look forward upon the Blessedness of a Future Life, the Joys and Glories of Eternity,
And so in respect of this Felicity to come, which God had assur'd them of, to rejoyce in the midst of all their worldly troubles, knowing that these would not last long,
And so in respect of this Felicity to come, which God had assured them of, to rejoice in the midst of all their worldly Troubles, knowing that these would not last long,
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viz. the Hope of Everlasting Happiness, this outweighs the heaviest burden of worldly Calamities, and gives us a chearful Spirit in the midst of our greatest Sufferings.
viz. the Hope of Everlasting Happiness, this outweighs the Heaviest burden of worldly Calamities, and gives us a cheerful Spirit in the midst of our greatest Sufferings.
Since therefore such a hope as this is so useful and beneficial to us in our Christian course, I shall make it my business at this time to shew you, First, The Nature of it.
Since Therefore such a hope as this is so useful and beneficial to us in our Christian course, I shall make it my business At this time to show you, First, The Nature of it.
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Hope (as it is a Christian Grace) is nothing else but a comfortable Expectation of the fulfilling of Gods Promises, belonging to this life, or that to come.
Hope (as it is a Christian Grace) is nothing Else but a comfortable Expectation of the fulfilling of God's Promises, belonging to this life, or that to come.
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If we consider the ground of this Hope, it is built upon the promise of God, which he has made to pious Men concerning things to come, concerning the Felicity of a Future State;
If we Consider the ground of this Hope, it is built upon the promise of God, which he has made to pious Men Concerning things to come, Concerning the Felicity of a Future State;
And herein this Grace of Hope differs from all other expectations, which have no other Foundation but the words or Promises of Men, who somtimes want Power,
And herein this Grace of Hope differs from all other Expectations, which have no other Foundation but the words or Promises of Men, who sometimes want Power,
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He is faithful that hath promised, says the Apostle So that the Hope of Christians for Heavenly bliss is as well grounded as it can be, in that it is bottom'd upon the most sure and infallible promises of God.
He is faithful that hath promised, Says the Apostle So that the Hope of Christians for Heavenly bliss is as well grounded as it can be, in that it is bottomed upon the most sure and infallible promises of God.
because such a disappointment of the greatest Felicity would make us most miserable. We therefore desire to have it secur'd to us, and made as certain as possible: and so it is;
Because such a disappointment of the greatest Felicity would make us most miserable. We Therefore desire to have it secured to us, and made as certain as possible: and so it is;
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and our hopes grounded upon those promises are most rational, certain, and full of Comfort. Take away this hope from Men, and and what are they then but wretched Creatures,
and our hope's grounded upon those promises Are most rational, certain, and full of Comfort. Take away this hope from Men, and and what Are they then but wretched Creatures,
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Those Conditions are propos'd to us in the Gospel, viz. Faith, Repentance and Christian Obedience: In general a pious and Religious Life answerable to the Gospel Rules.
Those Conditions Are proposed to us in the Gospel, viz. Faith, Repentance and Christian obedience: In general a pious and Religious Life answerable to the Gospel Rules.
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and so they endeavour to discharge that by living as purely and piously as they can, that nothing may be wanting on their parts to hinder them from obtaining the promised happiness of the World to come.
and so they endeavour to discharge that by living as purely and piously as they can, that nothing may be wanting on their parts to hinder them from obtaining the promised happiness of the World to come.
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So that when a man reflects upon his Life, and finds that he sincerely endeavours to please God by holy obedience, by a strict, innocent pure conversation,
So that when a man reflects upon his Life, and finds that he sincerely endeavours to please God by holy Obedience, by a strict, innocent pure Conversation,
and upon that, hopes to be sav'd, and enjoy the promis'd Reward of Gods heavenly Kingdom, his hope is then sure and well grounded, he hopes for nothing but what the Gospel encourages,
and upon that, hope's to be saved, and enjoy the promised Reward of God's heavenly Kingdom, his hope is then sure and well grounded, he hope's for nothing but what the Gospel encourages,
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But, that others do hope for Heaven and the glories of it, who have not sufficient ground and warrant for such an expectation, is certain, and commonly to be observ'd.
But, that Others do hope for Heaven and the Glories of it, who have not sufficient ground and warrant for such an expectation, is certain, and commonly to be observed.
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because I hope not onely without any promise of God to encourage me, but also against the Express Word of God in his many Threatnings and Denuntiations of misery to such wretched and Unreform'd Sinners as I am:
Because I hope not only without any promise of God to encourage me, but also against the Express Word of God in his many Threatenings and Denunciations of misery to such wretched and Unreformed Sinners as I am:
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tho I continue in my Sins, when God saies the contrary? Can I be happy whether he will or no? Can I force my way into Heaven? And take possession of that glorious Inheritance? I cannot be so foolish to think so,
though I continue in my Sins, when God Says the contrary? Can I be happy whither he will or no? Can I force my Way into Heaven? And take possession of that glorious Inheritance? I cannot be so foolish to think so,
After this manner therefore let us reason with our selves, and by this means we shall perceive our Folly and Danger, in relying upon weak and unwarantable Foundations,
After this manner Therefore let us reason with our selves, and by this means we shall perceive our Folly and Danger, in relying upon weak and unwarrantable Foundations,
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'Tis, true wicked men may hope for the Fruition of a better life, but it is upon this supposition, that they first change their manners and live Religiously:
It's, true wicked men may hope for the Fruition of a better life, but it is upon this supposition, that they First change their manners and live Religiously:
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and what advantages men receive by it. It serves to many good purposes: First, At all times it encourages men to serve God diligently, chearfully, and constantly:
and what advantages men receive by it. It serves to many good Purposes: First, At all times it encourages men to serve God diligently, cheerfully, and constantly:
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nor settle their affections upon them, but passing by these lesser matters, aspire with the greatest ardour of affection after those enjoyments wherein they are sure of perfect Satisfaction,
nor settle their affections upon them, but passing by these lesser matters, aspire with the greatest ardour of affection After those enjoyments wherein they Are sure of perfect Satisfaction,
Whereas we see other men whose hopes of future blessedness is either very languishing, or who have none at all, to be very so licitous about the World, to love it excessively,
Whereas we see other men whose hope's of future blessedness is either very languishing, or who have none At all, to be very so licitous about the World, to love it excessively,
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and keeps them from being Slaves to the World, and overprizing Vanities and trifling enjoyments. 3dly. In all afflictions and worldly adversities this Hope comforts and supports us:
and keeps them from being Slaves to the World, and overprizing Vanities and trifling enjoyments. 3dly. In all afflictions and worldly adversities this Hope comforts and supports us:
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For whatever our troubles and sufferings are, our hope of being deliver'd from them, and enjoying a State of perfect Peace and Happiness afterwards, makes us bear 'em patiently and chearfully.
For whatever our Troubles and sufferings Are, our hope of being Delivered from them, and enjoying a State of perfect Peace and Happiness afterwards, makes us bear they patiently and cheerfully.
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and in that respect we can look upon 'em as matter of rejoycing, as the Apostles and primitive Christians did who rejoyced that they were counted worthy to suffer in a good cause,
and in that respect we can look upon they as matter of rejoicing, as the Apostles and primitive Christians did who rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer in a good cause,
And not onely so but we glory in Tribulation also, knowing that Tribulation worketh Patience, and Patience Experience, and Experience Hope; and Hope maketh not ashamed.
And not only so but we glory in Tribulation also, knowing that Tribulation works Patience, and Patience Experience, and Experience Hope; and Hope makes not ashamed.
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Let us not be asham'd to Suffer, nor murmur at our Condition, but on the contrary, rejoyce and glory in such sufferings, which are indeed the shame of our Enemies,
Let us not be ashamed to Suffer, nor murmur At our Condition, but on the contrary, rejoice and glory in such sufferings, which Are indeed the shame of our Enemies,
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