and characters of God, as do bespeak an abundant Affection and regard for us, giving us all the assurance and security imaginable of an infinite kindness and compassion constantly ingaged for us.
and characters of God, as do bespeak an abundant Affection and regard for us, giving us all the assurance and security imaginable of an infinite kindness and compassion constantly engaged for us.
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So when our Lord doth comfort his Disciples with the Doctrine of Providence, he thus expresseth it, Your heavenly Father knoweth, that you have need of all these Things.
So when our Lord does Comfort his Disciples with the Doctrine of Providence, he thus Expresses it, Your heavenly Father Knoweth, that you have need of all these Things.
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What can be dearer and and more sollicitous than the Affections and concernment of a Parent? Another of the like kind to the same end and purpose, is here mention'd and apply'd by David, who seems to assure or challenge to himself, the extraordinary care and protection of God, under all, the very worst circumstances, from the sutable character of Kindness and Indearment he ascribes to him, ver. 1. The Lord is my Shepheard, and thence makes this natural Inference, I will not want. He will most certainly take care of me,
What can be Dearer and and more solicitous than the Affections and concernment of a Parent? another of the like kind to the same end and purpose, is Here mentioned and applied by David, who seems to assure or challenge to himself, the extraordinary care and protection of God, under all, the very worst Circumstances, from the suitable character of Kindness and Endearment he ascribes to him, ver. 1. The Lord is my Shepherd, and thence makes this natural Inference, I will not want. He will most Certainly take care of me,
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for to continue the Parallel or Similitude here before us, ver. 2. He maketh me lie down in green Pastures, or Pastures of tender Grass, he leadeth me beside still Waters, or Waters of quietness: Which is spoken with allusion to the most grateful things or conditions, that God will bestow upon, or provide for his People;
for to continue the Parallel or Similitude Here before us, ver. 2. He makes me lie down in green Pastures, or Pastures of tender Grass, he leads me beside still Waters, or Waters of quietness: Which is spoken with allusion to the most grateful things or conditions, that God will bestow upon, or provide for his People;
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and set them right and safe in their wayes, ver. 3. He restoreth my Soul, he leadeth me in the Paths of righteousness for his Names sake, and which is more,
and Set them right and safe in their ways, ver. 3. He restoreth my Soul, he leads me in the Paths of righteousness for his Names sake, and which is more,
when they are under the most unpromising circumstances, in that sad and doleful condition, which we must all come to and lie under, the dismal pressure and stroke of Death;
when they Are under the most unpromising Circumstances, in that sad and doleful condition, which we must all come to and lie under, the dismal pressure and stroke of Death;
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which is greatly signified by almost every word in it, Yea NONLATINALPHABET etiamsi, Notwithstanding, implying the utmost distress or extremity, I walk NONLATINALPHABET ambulavero, I shall walk;
which is greatly signified by almost every word in it, Yea Even if, Notwithstanding, implying the utmost distress or extremity, I walk ambulavero, I shall walk;
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NONLATINALPHABET in Valle, the Septuagint NONLATINALPHABET in the middle, the depth or extreamity of the shadow of death NONLATINALPHABET, in Valle umbrae lethalis, in the thickest of the deadly shade, i. e.
in Valle, the septuagint in the middle, the depth or extremity of the shadow of death, in Valle umbrae Lethalis, in the thickest of the deadly shade, i. e.
It denotes a very horrid appearance of death, and that most dismal apprehension of it, which Men usually have when they come to die, every way beset with horror and distraction, in a word, a terrible and approaching destruction (qui •nim ad umbram accedit non longe a corpore abest) He that is in the shadow, is not far from the substance or thing it self,
It denotes a very horrid appearance of death, and that most dismal apprehension of it, which Men usually have when they come to die, every Way beset with horror and distraction, in a word, a terrible and approaching destruction (qui •nim ad umbram Accedit non long a corpore abest) He that is in the shadow, is not Far from the substance or thing it self,
Thus the Psalmist represents a dying State as most severe and terrible, agreeable to what he tells us of it from his own experience, My heart is sore pained within me,
Thus the Psalmist represents a dying State as most severe and terrible, agreeable to what he tells us of it from his own experience, My heart is soar pained within me,
therefore my words are swallowed up (that is, I want words to express my grief) for the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit, the terrours of God do set themselves in array against me.
Therefore my words Are swallowed up (that is, I want words to express my grief) for the arrows of the Almighty Are within me, the poison whereof Drinketh up my Spirit, the terrors of God do Set themselves in array against me.
And that this was the utmost extremity of distress or afflictoin, he could think of, appears from that Standard of Sorrow ▪ which he makes it Chap. 24. 17, If one know them, they are in the terrours of the shadow of death, which he therefore calls The King of terrours. The greatest of all humane Evils or Miseries.
And that this was the utmost extremity of distress or afflictoin, he could think of, appears from that Standard of Sorrow ▪ which he makes it Chap. 24. 17, If one know them, they Are in the terrors of the shadow of death, which he Therefore calls The King of terrors. The greatest of all humane Evils or Misery's.
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The first great terror of Death doth arise FROM THE PAINS OR AGONIES THAT ƲSƲALLY ATTEND IT ▪ For however it is to appearance, there may be, its very likely,
The First great terror of Death does arise FROM THE PAINS OR AGONIES THAT ƲSƲALLY ATTEND IT ▪ For however it is to appearance, there may be, its very likely,
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but those that tread them, certain it is that in the general, there is a great deal of hardship and difficulty at such a time and in such Circumstances as these, from those pains and sorrows which do naturally attend that condition,
but those that tread them, certain it is that in the general, there is a great deal of hardship and difficulty At such a time and in such circumstances as these, from those pains and sorrows which do naturally attend that condition,
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And therefore must mightily fret and molest us, for whence (but from the most horrid pain and uneasiness) can proceed such extravagant convulsions, cold sweats, deadly faintings, short breathing, distraction of the Eyes,
And Therefore must mightily fret and molest us, for whence (but from the most horrid pain and uneasiness) can proceed such extravagant convulsions, cold sweats, deadly faintings, short breathing, distraction of the Eyes,
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What must they be to those poor Creatures that do, and to us that shall suffer under them? And therefore a good man, that is not afraid of death, can't but shrink and tremble to think of the way to it, that is beset with such horror and distraction in every particular;
What must they be to those poor Creatures that do, and to us that shall suffer under them? And Therefore a good man, that is not afraid of death, can't but shrink and tremble to think of the Way to it, that is beset with such horror and distraction in every particular;
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O my God may be the language of the most pious Soul, I am willing to die and prepared for thee, being desirous to depart and to be with Christ, which is better than a continuance here,
Oh my God may be the language of the most pious Soul, I am willing to die and prepared for thee, being desirous to depart and to be with christ, which is better than a Continuance Here,
Is there no way to Canaan, but through a desolate Wilderness, and must I go through the valley of the Shadow of Death, to that Land which flows with Milk and Hony, that Heavenly Jerusalem? These are things contrary to Flesh and Blood,
Is there no Way to Canaan, but through a desolate Wilderness, and must I go through the valley of the Shadow of Death, to that Land which flows with Milk and Honey, that Heavenly Jerusalem? These Are things contrary to Flesh and Blood,
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and such as will make the stoutest courage faint and tremble, the pains and terrours of death can't be exprest or conceiv'd by any but who are past or under them.
and such as will make the Stoutest courage faint and tremble, the pains and terrors of death can't be expressed or conceived by any but who Are past or under them.
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but once to die, and that there shall be no more death in the other State. One undoubted priviledge whereof, is, that there shall be no more of those dreadful forerunners or concomitants of it, where are sorrows so severe and terrible as endanger the safety of our Souls as well as Bodies, by urging us to impatience, distrust, and the like;
but once to die, and that there shall be no more death in the other State. One undoubted privilege whereof, is, that there shall be no more of those dreadful forerunners or concomitants of it, where Are sorrows so severe and terrible as endanger the safety of our Souls as well as Bodies, by urging us to impatience, distrust, and the like;
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That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness.
That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of Clouds and thick darkness.
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for which none is sufficiently fitted and prepared, but hath reason, especially from himself, to have some diffidence, some distrust or suspicion of his condition in it,
for which none is sufficiently fitted and prepared, but hath reason, especially from himself, to have Some diffidence, Some distrust or suspicion of his condition in it,
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and seems to be inconsistent with a truly devout and penitent Soul, Be not high minded but fear is the Rule that such go by even in these circumstances.
and seems to be inconsistent with a truly devout and penitent Soul, Be not high minded but Fear is the Rule that such go by even in these Circumstances.
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and being that God now calls us to give up an account of our Stewardship, it must put us into very great fear and consternation to think with our selves what we have done,
and being that God now calls us to give up an account of our Stewardship, it must put us into very great Fear and consternation to think with our selves what we have done,
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Nor is it blamable or unchristian to be so, for besides what Reason the best of Men may have to suspect themselves, such a temper as this, will dispose us for all due care and circumspection in that most solemn time and season,
Nor is it blamable or unchristian to be so, for beside what Reason the best of Men may have to suspect themselves, such a temper as this, will dispose us for all due care and circumspection in that most solemn time and season,
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for this have I overreach'd or supplanted my Brother, wrong'd or oppress'd my Neighbour, and must I be depriv'd of all in a moment? What sorrow like to my sorrow will the Worldling say? And those pleasures that others have too much in dulged, will but the more perplex their thoughts when they are thus forc'd from them;
for this have I overreached or supplanted my Brother, wronged or oppressed my Neighbour, and must I be deprived of all in a moment? What sorrow like to my sorrow will the Worldling say? And those pleasures that Others have too much in dulged, will but the more perplex their thoughts when they Are thus forced from them;
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nay even the moderate and lawful enjoyment of these things, will occasion in us no small trouble and vexation of mind, at this final parting with them:
nay even the moderate and lawful enjoyment of these things, will occasion in us no small trouble and vexation of mind, At this final parting with them:
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Tho it behoves us to do it with Christian courrage, and Resignation, yet we cannot without extream sorrow and concernment say at that time, Farewel Wife, farwel Children, farewel Friends, farewel the World finally farwel whatever was here dear and valuable.
Though it behoves us to do it with Christian courage, and Resignation, yet we cannot without extreme sorrow and concernment say At that time, Farewell Wife, farewell Children, farewell Friends, farewell the World finally farewell whatever was Here dear and valuable.
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And give me leave to add, the more have been Mens comforts, and those of good Men have been the most and truest, the more and greater must be the grief and concernment,
And give me leave to add, the more have been Men's comforts, and those of good Men have been the most and Truest, the more and greater must be the grief and concernment,
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However we may forget God and our selves in a time of Health and Prosperity, when these decline or for sake us, we are usually brought to a sober sence,
However we may forget God and our selves in a time of Health and Prosperity, when these decline or for sake us, we Are usually brought to a Sobrium sense,
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Conscience, if ever, will certainly awake when we come to die, and we may have observed the greatest Affliction that Men have then suff er'd under, was their not being able to avoid their own thoughts, which are now more bitter and terrible than ever, (and by the way 'tis not only justice but withal goodness in God to make it so.) Now the mind has quick and unbiass'd Reflections on its own Actions,
Conscience, if ever, will Certainly awake when we come to die, and we may have observed the greatest Affliction that Men have then suff ered under, was their not being able to avoid their own thoughts, which Are now more bitter and terrible than ever, (and by the Way it's not only Justice but withal Goodness in God to make it so.) Now the mind has quick and unbiased Reflections on its own Actions,
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and sets forth its Guilt in true and proper Colours, and therefore the Apostle may well say, The sting of Death is Sin. No terror in this State like that which doth redound to us from our guilty Consciences which have now got us under hold, and will lash us severely.
and sets forth its Gilded in true and proper Colours, and Therefore the Apostle may well say, The sting of Death is Sin. No terror in this State like that which does redound to us from our guilty Consciences which have now god us under hold, and will lash us severely.
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if what the Prophet saith of wicked Men be true at other times, 'tis much more so at this, That they are like the troubled Sea when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
if what the Prophet Says of wicked Men be true At other times, it's much more so At this, That they Are like the troubled Sea when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
When we come to die, the greatest melancholly that shall then seize our spirits, will be from the heavy load and burden of our sins, that will be ready to oppress and sink our Souls.
When we come to die, the greatest melancholy that shall then seize our spirits, will be from the heavy load and burden of our Sins, that will be ready to oppress and sink our Souls.
and God gives us Warning to remove, must it not concern and afflict us beyond all thought or expression, to consider the danger our Sins have now brought us to? They hide God's face and mercy from us,
and God gives us Warning to remove, must it not concern and afflict us beyond all Thought or expression, to Consider the danger our Sins have now brought us to? They hide God's face and mercy from us,
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and our Souls will sink within us, and we shall shake and fear, and cry mightily, and have on us such passionate concernment as is inexpressible, from the dismal apprehension of the Divine Wrath and Indignation which our sins have kindled and provok'd against us.
and our Souls will sink within us, and we shall shake and Fear, and cry mightily, and have on us such passionate concernment as is inexpressible, from the dismal apprehension of the Divine Wrath and Indignation which our Sins have kindled and provoked against us.
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Fifthly, The troubles of a dying state will appear further considerable, FROM THE ASSAƲLTS OF OƲR SPIRITƲAL ENEMY, WHICH WILL BE THEN MORE AND GREATER THAN EVER.
Fifthly, The Troubles of a dying state will appear further considerable, FROM THE ASSAƲLTS OF OƲR SPIRITƲAL ENEMY, WHICH WILL BE THEN MORE AND GREATER THAN EVER.
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Dost thou still retain thy Integrity? Curse God and die. If this will not do, he tempts us with too great presumption on the Divine goodness, to a neglect of due Examination and Repentance of our Sins,
Dost thou still retain thy Integrity? Curse God and die. If this will not do, he tempts us with too great presumption on the Divine Goodness, to a neglect of due Examination and Repentance of our Sins,
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The case here may be somewhat liken'd to that mention'd of him, Rev. 12. 4 The Dragon stood before the Woman that was ready to be delivered, for to devour the Child as soon as it was born.
The case Here may be somewhat likened to that mentioned of him, Rev. 12. 4 The Dragon stood before the Woman that was ready to be Delivered, for to devour the Child as soon as it was born.
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before which they are now summon'd to appear? And how must it affect and cut them, to consider that they are now hasting to the presence of that Rightoous and Almighty Judge, who shall strictly examine every thought and idle word, before whom all things are naked and open? To consider that after Death comes Judgment, is that which makes a dying State the most serious and weighty matter in the whole World.
before which they Are now summoned to appear? And how must it affect and Cut them, to Consider that they Are now hasting to the presence of that Rightoous and Almighty Judge, who shall strictly examine every Thought and idle word, before whom all things Are naked and open? To Consider that After Death comes Judgement, is that which makes a dying State the most serious and weighty matter in the Whole World.
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behold, what matter so weighty, what concernment comparable to this? This single consideration duly weighed, renders such circumstances very straight and terrible ▪ No other can be the genuine effect of Mens thorough belief and conviction (at that time) of an approaching Judgment.
behold, what matter so weighty, what concernment comparable to this? This single consideration duly weighed, renders such Circumstances very straight and terrible ▪ No other can be the genuine Effect of Men's thorough belief and conviction (At that time) of an approaching Judgement.
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First, It is a very great support at that time to consider, That the STATE WE ARE NOW BROƲGHT TO, IS ACCORDING TO THE DETERMINATE ORDER AND ALLOTMENT OF GOD, in whom we live,
First, It is a very great support At that time to Consider, That the STATE WE ARE NOW BROƲGHT TO, IS ACCORDING TO THE DETERMINATE ORDER AND ALLOTMENT OF GOD, in whom we live,
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He is the breath of our Nostrils, he put our Souls into these Tabernacles, and we are here only Tenants at Will, liable to be dispossest at Pleasure.
He is the breath of our Nostrils, he put our Souls into these Tabernacles, and we Are Here only Tenants At Will, liable to be dispossessed At Pleasure.
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And when we consider, that 'tis appointed for all men once to die, and that it is an irrevocable decree of Heaven that we MƲST all walk through the Valley of the shadow of Death, why should we fear any evil? be dismay'd or terrified, at that which is the will and pleasure of the Almighty,
And when we Consider, that it's appointed for all men once to die, and that it is an irrevocable Decree of Heaven that we MƲST all walk through the Valley of the shadow of Death, why should we Fear any evil? be dismayed or terrified, At that which is the will and pleasure of the Almighty,
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as if some strange and unexpected accident did befall us? For may we not hereupon say with the Apostle, That no man should be moved with these afflictions,
as if Some strange and unexpected accident did befall us? For may we not hereupon say with the Apostle, That no man should be moved with these afflictions,
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Is not Gods hand in my suffering? Is it not in my death? 'Tis an undoubted mitigation even of this sorrow and affliction to consider that God hath appointed it as the unavoidable Lot and Portion of all men living ▪ so that, on this account, we may say, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me.
Is not God's hand in my suffering? Is it not in my death? It's an undoubted mitigation even of this sorrow and affliction to Consider that God hath appointed it as the unavoidable Lot and Portion of all men living ▪ so that, on this account, we may say, I will Fear no evil, for thou art with me.
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Secondly, In our dying State or circumstances, GOD IS PECƲLIARLY PRESENT WITH ƲS, AND GIVES ƲS EXTRAORDINARY HELPS AND ASSISTANCES OF HIS CARE AND GOODNESS. Thou art with me.
Secondly, In our dying State or Circumstances, GOD IS PECƲLIARLY PRESENT WITH ƲS, AND GIVES ƲS EXTRAORDINARY HELPS AND ASSISTANCES OF HIS CARE AND GOODNESS. Thou art with me.
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as that one of these shall not fall to the ground, but by the permission of our Heavenly Father? May we not hence justly conclude, that he is peculiarly careful of us in such danger and extremity as this? Thou art with me; it is render'd Penes me, in loquo quo sto, Thou art near at hand, in the very place where I am, not as an indifferent unconcern'd Spectator,
as that one of these shall not fallen to the ground, but by the permission of our Heavenly Father? May we not hence justly conclude, that he is peculiarly careful of us in such danger and extremity as this? Thou art with me; it is rendered Penes me, in loquo quo Sto, Thou art near At hand, in the very place where I am, not as an indifferent unconcerned Spectator,
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At quid adserunt solatis virga & baculus? adferunt & quidem plurimum, saith Erasmus ingeniously upon it, What comfort doth the rod and staff here import? A great deal;
At quid adserunt solatis virga & Baculus? adferunt & quidem plurimum, Says Erasmus ingeniously upon it, What Comfort does the rod and staff Here import? A great deal;
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adversus latrocinia daemonum hoc Molientium, They are those Instruments whereby this great Shepherd doth defend his Flock from the rage and malice of the Devils, that wait to devour us.
Adversus Thefts Daemonum hoc Molientium, They Are those Instruments whereby this great Shepherd does defend his Flock from the rage and malice of the Devils, that wait to devour us.
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for observe, saith he, the Psalmist doth not say, My rod and my staff, but thy rod and thy staff, and therein speaks more agreeably, to the Metaphor here of Gods being a Pastor;
for observe, Says he, the Psalmist does not say, My rod and my staff, but thy rod and thy staff, and therein speaks more agreeably, to the Metaphor Here of God's being a Pastor;
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and so we may take the rod and the staff here according to what is usual in Scripture, the rod may be his assisting Grace, the staff our Defence against our ravenous enemy.
and so we may take the rod and the staff Here according to what is usual in Scripture, the rod may be his assisting Grace, the staff our Defence against our ravenous enemy.
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though unusual Interpretation, and a seasonable representation of Gods so great, and peculiar care, and regard for us, in this most straight and difficult condition. To sum up this Head;
though unusual Interpretation, and a seasonable representation of God's so great, and peculiar care, and regard for us, in this most straight and difficult condition. To sum up this Head;
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as nothing is surer than the day of Death, and our departure out of this earthly Body, which very likely may be attended with blackness and terrour, with dreadful pains,
as nothing is Surer than the day of Death, and our departure out of this earthly Body, which very likely may be attended with blackness and terror, with dreadful pains,
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Tho the Arrows of the Almighty stick fast in me, and his hand presseth me sore tho my condition be painful and tormenting, and I be stretcht upon my Bed with grief and anguish,
Tho the Arrows of the Almighty stick fast in me, and his hand Presseth me soar though my condition be painful and tormenting, and I be stretched upon my Bed with grief and anguish,
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and my Soul is just on the wing, ready to take its flight into the unknown Regions of the other World, Nevertheless I am continually with thee, thou hast holden me by my right hand, Thou shalt guide me with thy Council,
and my Soul is just on the wing, ready to take its flight into the unknown Regions of the other World, Nevertheless I am continually with thee, thou hast held me by my right hand, Thou shalt guide me with thy Council,
But this is the last Stage, if we can bear up under this only remaining difficulty, the day and the prize is ours, we may go on with patience Looking unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith.
But this is the last Stage, if we can bear up under this only remaining difficulty, the day and the prize is ours, we may go on with patience Looking unto jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith.
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How must it incourage our endeavours, and support our spirits, under the sorest pressure of Death it self, to behold, with an eye of faith, the glory ready to be revealed, and to see our Lord, with open arms, ready to receive us? Come, bear up under this,
How must it encourage our endeavours, and support our spirits, under the Sorest pressure of Death it self, to behold, with an eye of faith, the glory ready to be revealed, and to see our Lord, with open arms, ready to receive us? Come, bear up under this,
and must it not be a mighty satisfaction to us now, to say with the Apostle, We know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolv'd, we have a building of God,
and must it not be a mighty satisfaction to us now, to say with the Apostle, We know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God,
but to add, and consider withal, that it will be presently succeeded with joy unspeakable and full of glory, must administer to our Souls the highest consolation.
but to add, and Consider withal, that it will be presently succeeded with joy unspeakable and full of glory, must administer to our Souls the highest consolation.
to say farther, and I shall be with thee, be transferred to that blissful State, to the presence of God, where there is fulness of joys and pleasures for evermore, is my most unspeakable support,
to say farther, and I shall be with thee, be transferred to that blissful State, to the presence of God, where there is fullness of Joys and pleasures for evermore, is my most unspeakable support,
The silver Cord is looseth ▪ Observe, upon that melancholly, and tho elegant description, of our dying condition, Solomon subjoyns us a comfort against the dismal thoughts of those sad circumstances, and against Death it self;
The silver Cord is loses ▪ Observe, upon that melancholy, and though elegant description, of our dying condition, Solomon subjoins us a Comfort against the dismal thoughts of those sad Circumstances, and against Death it self;
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In a word, this single consideration, that we shall ever be with the Lord, duly weighed and rely'd on, will abundantly relieve and support us against all the Powers of Death, in its most horrid and ghastly, appearances,
In a word, this single consideration, that we shall ever be with the Lord, duly weighed and relied on, will abundantly relieve and support us against all the Powers of Death, in its most horrid and ghastly, appearances,
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as we may have occasion to shew presently ▪ but withal, upon the account of his great and glorious conquest over Death and the Grave, which he vanquish'd and subdu'd, in the very worst,
as we may have occasion to show presently ▪ but withal, upon the account of his great and glorious conquest over Death and the Grave, which he vanquished and subdued, in the very worst,
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Whereupon the Apostle triumphantly speaks, Death is swallowed up in Victory. O Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy victory? Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Whereupon the Apostle triumphantly speaks, Death is swallowed up in Victory. O Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy victory? Thanks be to God, which gives us the victory through our Lord jesus christ.
To consider that Christ our Lord under went the same before us, and in a more dismal manner than we are able to bear or imagine, is some mitigation in this most sorrowful condition;
To Consider that christ our Lord under went the same before us, and in a more dismal manner than we Are able to bear or imagine, is Some mitigation in this most sorrowful condition;
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Fifthly, The troubles and sorrows of a dying State, are again very much abated and subdu'd FROM THE THOUGHTS OF A FUTURE RESURRECTION, which will satisfie our minds,
Fifthly, The Troubles and sorrows of a dying State, Are again very much abated and subdued FROM THE THOUGHTS OF A FUTURE RESURRECTION, which will satisfy our minds,
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for the consideration of our own, or others dissolution, when in its great Prudence and Piety, it appoints that Lesson concerning the great Article of the Resurrection in the Burial Service, a Doctrine if rightly fix'd and believ'd, that will render us stedfast and immoveable in the deepest sorrows.
for the consideration of our own, or Others dissolution, when in its great Prudence and Piety, it appoints that lesson Concerning the great Article of the Resurrection in the Burial Service, a Doctrine if rightly fixed and believed, that will render us steadfast and immoveable in the Deepest sorrows.
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or the like manner? You behold me, Brethren, seemingly forsaken and distrest; and, indeed, My complaint is bitter, for my soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death,
or the like manner? You behold me, Brothers, seemingly forsaken and distressed; and, indeed, My complaint is bitter, for my soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death,
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but shall we not be comforted, considering the time is coming, in which, All that are in the Graves, shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and shall come forth.
but shall we not be comforted, considering the time is coming, in which, All that Are in the Graves, shall hear the voice of the Son of God, and shall come forth.
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The greatest and the truest sorrow of a dying State, is that which is occasion'd from the sence of Sin and Guilt ▪ Hinc illae lacryniae. This is the cause of our chiefest trouble and uneasiness at that time,
The greatest and the Truest sorrow of a dying State, is that which is occasioned from the sense of since and Gilded ▪ Hinc Those lacryniae. This is the cause of our chiefest trouble and uneasiness At that time,
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and under the earth, do bow and obey, be now and evermore they defence, and make thee know and feel, that there is no other name under Heaven given to Man ▪ in whom, and through whom, thou mayest receive health and salvation,
and under the earth, do bow and obey, be now and evermore they defence, and make thee know and feel, that there is no other name under Heaven given to Man ▪ in whom, and through whom, thou Mayest receive health and salvation,
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The blessed God whose instruments the Angels are (and who is therefore alone to be ador'd for it) hath out of wonderful condescension towards us, assign'd those glorious happy Beings,
The blessed God whose Instruments the Angels Are (and who is Therefore alone to be adored for it) hath out of wondered condescension towards us, assigned those glorious happy Beings,
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For the holy Scripture tells us, They carried Lazarus his Soul into Abrahams bosom. And in our Saviours dreadful Agonies there appeared an Angel unto him from Heaven strengthening him.
For the holy Scripture tells us, They carried Lazarus his Soul into Abrahams bosom. And in our Saviors dreadful Agonies there appeared an Angel unto him from Heaven strengthening him.
And if such were able to bring him relief in his Circumstances, they may well do it to ours, which at the worst, come vastly short of his sorrowful Death and Passion.
And if such were able to bring him relief in his circumstances, they may well do it to ours, which At the worst, come vastly short of his sorrowful Death and Passion.
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