The great necessity of preparation for death and judgment a sermon preached in the parochial chappel of Macclesfield, in the county palatine of Chester, at the funeral of Mr. John Corker, als Cor Cor, of Hurdesfield, on the eleventh day of November, 1693, and since revised and enlarg'd at the request of the relations of the deceased / by Samuel Corker, als Cor Cor ...
which Josephus calls, a Work of all that we have ever seen, or heard; the most Admirable, both for the greatness of the Pile, the sumptuousness of the Edifice,
which Josephus calls, a Work of all that we have ever seen, or herd; the most Admirable, both for the greatness of the Pile, the sumptuousness of the Edifice,
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Zion (for your sakes) shall be Plowed as a Field, and Jerusalem shall become Heaps, and the Mountain of the House (on which the Temple, one of the Wonders of the World did stand) as the high places of the Forrest; i. e.
Zion (for your sakes) shall be Plowed as a Field, and Jerusalem shall become Heaps, and the Mountain of the House (on which the Temple, one of the Wonders of the World did stand) as the high places of the Forest; i. e.
which was fulfilled, as Josephus Reports, by the Roman Army, who burnt all of it, that was of combustible Nature, expresly contrary to the command of Titus Vespasian, who would have saved it,
which was fulfilled, as Josephus Reports, by the Roman Army, who burned all of it, that was of combustible Nature, expressly contrary to the command of Titus Vespasian, who would have saved it,
but could not restrain the fury of his Souldiers, tho' he charged Liberalis the Centurion of his Guard, to beat them that would not Obey him, and to drive them away;
but could not restrain the fury of his Soldiers, though he charged Liberalis the Centurion of his Guard, to beatrice them that would not Obey him, and to drive them away;
And after this, when Julian the Apostate, out of spight, and opposition to the Christians, gave all manner of Encouragement to the Jews, to Rebuild their Temple, Re-edifie their Altar,
And After this, when Julian the Apostate, out of spite, and opposition to the Christians, gave all manner of Encouragement to the jews, to Rebuild their Temple, Re-edify their Altar,
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and an Impostor, in pronouncing the final and irrevocable Dissolution of that Church, and State: Heaven was pleased on a sudden, to baffle the whole Undertaking, and by many Illustrious,
and an Impostor, in pronouncing the final and irrevocable Dissolution of that Church, and State: Heaven was pleased on a sudden, to baffle the Whole Undertaking, and by many Illustrious,
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A more full Relation hereof is given by the Learned Dr. Cave, from Socrates, Philostorgus, Rufinus, Am. Marcellinus, and others, where the Curious may meet with fuller satisfaction.
A more full Relation hereof is given by the Learned Dr. Cave, from Socrates, Philostorgus, Rufinus, Am. Marcellinus, and Others, where the Curious may meet with fuller satisfaction.
till they came from Jerusalem, to the Mount of Olives, which afforded a curious Prospect of the Holy City, about a Sabbath Days Journey distant from it;
till they Come from Jerusalem, to the Mount of Olive, which afforded a curious Prospect of the Holy city, about a Sabbath Days Journey distant from it;
and of the end of the World? For 'tis probable, they did suppose, that the Dissolution of the World should immediately follow the Ruin of the City and Temple,
and of the end of the World? For it's probable, they did suppose, that the Dissolution of the World should immediately follow the Ruin of the city and Temple,
as therefore before the particular Judgment, upon the Jews, many Deceivers and Seducers did arise; such as Theudas who boasted himself to be some body, some great Prophet:
as Therefore before the particular Judgement, upon the jews, many Deceivers and Seducers did arise; such as Theudas who boasted himself to be Some body, Some great Prophet:
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and a certain Aegyptian Magician, who took upon him to be a Prophet, and coming into the Country of Judea, gathered a company of deceivable People to him, to the Number of 30000 and Simon the Sorcerer, whom the Antients called, NONLATINALPHABET, The Eldest Son of the Devil, who gave out, that he was some great one, and pretended to be, that Divine Being, who made both the Angelical, and Visible World;
and a certain Egyptian Magician, who took upon him to be a Prophet, and coming into the Country of Judea, gathered a company of deceivable People to him, to the Number of 30000 and Simon the Sorcerer, whom the Ancients called,, The Eldest Son of the devil, who gave out, that he was Some great one, and pretended to be, that Divine Being, who made both the Angelical, and Visible World;
or other, Adored and Worshipped in every Nation, as the Supream and Sovereign Deity; in honour of whom, the Emperour Claudius Erected a Statue, with this Inscription upon it;
or other, Adored and Worshipped in every nation, as the Supreme and Sovereign Deity; in honour of whom, the Emperor Claudius Erected a Statue, with this Inscription upon it;
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when, many that live in the Bosom of the Church, will not (as the Apostle saith) endure sound Doctrine, which tends to promote Holiness, to recover the Soul from Sin,
when, many that live in the Bosom of the Church, will not (as the Apostle Says) endure found Doctrine, which tends to promote Holiness, to recover the Soul from since,
to be Tossed to and fro (like Ships without Ballast) and carried about with every wind of Doctrine, by the slight of Men and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to Deceive.
to be Tossed to and from (like Ships without Ballast) and carried about with every wind of Doctrine, by the slight of Men and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to Deceive.
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Paul was brought before Agrippa and Festus. James was killed with the Sword, and afterwards as the Doctrine of the Gospel spread it self, the Professors of it were Persecuted by the Heathen Powers, with the keenest Malice,
Paul was brought before Agrippa and Festus. James was killed with the Sword, and afterwards as the Doctrine of the Gospel spread it self, the Professors of it were Persecuted by the Heathen Powers, with the keenest Malice,
But those, which should immediately precede its coming, were the Abomination of Desolation, set up in the Holy Place, the which would be attended with great Tribulation:
But those, which should immediately precede its coming, were the Abomination of Desolation, Set up in the Holy Place, the which would be attended with great Tribulation:
By which Expositors do understand the Roman Armies (made up of Idolatrous Souldiers) besieging the City of Jerusalem, as once God in his Righteous Judgment, suffered the Holy Place to be polluted, by the abominable Armies of Antiochus, which made most horrid devastation:
By which Expositors do understand the Roman Armies (made up of Idolatrous Soldiers) besieging the city of Jerusalem, as once God in his Righteous Judgement, suffered the Holy Place to be polluted, by the abominable Armies of Antiochus, which made most horrid devastation:
and the Angels round about him, which should fall out at that time: Others take it to signifie some special Prodigy, which should attend that Destruction. The Jewish Historian mentions several;
and the Angels round about him, which should fallen out At that time: Others take it to signify Some special Prodigy, which should attend that Destruction. The Jewish Historian mentions several;
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a Voice in the Inner-Temple, which was heard by the Priests, as they were offering Sacrifice, saying, Let us depart hence: And what was more dreadful than all this, the Cry of one Jesus, the Son of Ananus, going about the City when it Flourished in Peace and Riches;
a Voice in the Inner-Temple, which was herd by the Priests, as they were offering Sacrifice, saying, Let us depart hence: And what was more dreadful than all this, the Cry of one jesus, the Son of Ananus, going about the city when it Flourished in Peace and Riches;
saying, A Voice from the East, a Voice from the West, a Voice from the four Winds, a Voice against Jerusalem and the Temple, a Voice against all People;
saying, A Voice from the East, a Voice from the West, a Voice from the four Winds, a Voice against Jerusalem and the Temple, a Voice against all People;
Such as Ecclesiastical Story does Record, Constantine the Great saw in the Air, when he was Marching his Army against Magnentius the great Enemy of the Church.
Such as Ecclesiastical Story does Record, Constantine the Great saw in the Air, when he was Marching his Army against Magnentius the great Enemy of the Church.
A Pillar of Light in the Heavens, appeared to him in the Form of a Cross, whereon was this Inscription, exprest in Letters formed in the Configuration of Stars, In this overcome, the semblance of which Figure, he afterwards wore in his Shields,
A Pillar of Light in the Heavens, appeared to him in the From of a Cross, whereon was this Inscription, expressed in Letters formed in the Configuration of Stars, In this overcome, the semblance of which Figure, he afterwards wore in his Shields,
as if God designed thereby, to display his Wonderful Power, and to awaken us out of our security, by shaking the Pillars of the Earth, upon which we tread, distant Kingdoms, trembling at the same time, notwithstanding the Vast Ocean interposed;
as if God designed thereby, to display his Wondered Power, and to awaken us out of our security, by shaking the Pillars of the Earth, upon which we tread, distant Kingdoms, trembling At the same time, notwithstanding the Vast Ocean interposed;
which wonderful Signatures of Divine displeasure, should learn the Inhabitants of the Earth Righteousness, and make the most secure and profligate Sinners, to take notice of the Brightness of his Glorious Power and Wisdom, to acknowledg his terrible Majesty, to stand in awe of him,
which wondered Signatures of Divine displeasure, should Learn the Inhabitants of the Earth Righteousness, and make the most secure and profligate Sinners, to take notice of the Brightness of his Glorious Power and Wisdom, to acknowledge his terrible Majesty, to stand in awe of him,
But, where is the Ancient Zeal, and sounding of Bowels and Mercies, to indigent and distressed Objects? The Christian Religion was immediately designed, to mollifie,
But, where is the Ancient Zeal, and sounding of Bowels and mercies, to indigent and distressed Objects? The Christian Religion was immediately designed, to mollify,
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It enjoyns them, to have fervent Charity, to love as Brethren, to be kindly affectionated, one to another, and to prove themselves, to be the Disciples of Christ, by loving one another, as he hath commanded,
It enjoins them, to have fervent Charity, to love as Brothers, to be kindly affectionated, one to Another, and to prove themselves, to be the Disciples of christ, by loving one Another, as he hath commanded,
And Julian (the professed Enemy of Christianity) testified of the Galileans, That by their Charity, they begot the greatest Admiration of their Religion, in the minds of Men.
And Julian (the professed Enemy of Christianity) testified of the Galileans, That by their Charity, they begotten the greatest Admiration of their Religion, in the minds of Men.
But now admit, that there will be no other Antecedents thereof, no Stupendious Comets in the Heavens, no fiery Meteors in the Air, no extraordinary Flashes of Lightning, to give us warning of that dreadful hour;
But now admit, that there will be no other Antecedents thereof, no Stupendious Comets in the Heavens, no fiery Meteors in the Air, no extraordinary Flashes of Lightning, to give us warning of that dreadful hour;
and the Earth with its, NONLATINALPHABET, the Works that are therein, shall be burnt up; and all those delectable things, in which worldly Men place their Felicity, shall be destroy'd:
and the Earth with its,, the Works that Are therein, shall be burned up; and all those delectable things, in which worldly Men place their Felicity, shall be destroyed:
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and Astonishing, in comparison of which, the loudest clap of Thunder, which was ever heard from the fraction of a Cloud, will be but as the sound of the Silver Trumpets under the Law;
and Astonishing, in comparison of which, the Loudest clap of Thunder, which was ever herd from the fraction of a Cloud, will be but as the found of the Silver Trumpets under the Law;
and with the Voice of the Arch-Angel, under whose Conduct shall come all the Angels of God, with a great sound of a Trumpet, to gather the Elect from the four Winds, from one End of Heaven to another.
and with the Voice of the Arch-Angel, under whose Conduct shall come all the Angels of God, with a great found of a Trumpet, to gather the Elect from the four Winds, from one End of Heaven to Another.
as soon as ever the Soul is separated from the body, it is winged by the holy Angels to the Tribunal of God, to receive its definitive Sentence, to Joy or Misery, according to its Works done in the body in this Life:
as soon as ever the Soul is separated from the body, it is winged by the holy Angels to the Tribunal of God, to receive its definitive Sentence, to Joy or Misery, according to its Works done in the body in this Life:
Manifest the urgent necessity hereof, and the many Obligations which we lie under, to be always prepared for Death, and Judgment. i. My first work is to shew, wherein this Preparation does chiefly consist;
Manifest the urgent necessity hereof, and the many Obligations which we lie under, to be always prepared for Death, and Judgement. i. My First work is to show, wherein this Preparation does chiefly consist;
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this I shall do two ways, Generally, and Particularly. 1. Generally. This preparation does consist in the constant course of a Religious, Holy, and Heavenly Conversation,
this I shall do two ways, Generally, and Particularly. 1. Generally. This preparation does consist in the constant course of a Religious, Holy, and Heavenly Conversation,
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and in the daily practice of Universal Purity. (1.) For this end the great and wise Creator did make us noble and reasonable Creatures, to walk in the fear of God, to approve our selves by a blameless and harmless life;
and in the daily practice of Universal Purity. (1.) For this end the great and wise Creator did make us noble and reasonable Creatures, to walk in the Fear of God, to approve our selves by a blameless and harmless life;
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the Sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a perverse Nation, among whom we (being enlightned by the Son of Righteousness) shine as lights in the World;
the Sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a perverse nation, among whom we (being enlightened by the Son of Righteousness) shine as lights in the World;
and from all Impurities, and Idolatries, and set them apart for himself, a peculiar People, an holy Nation, a chosen Race, a People purchased to himself by Temptations, by Signs,
and from all Impurities, and Idolatries, and Set them apart for himself, a peculiar People, an holy nation, a chosen Raze, a People purchased to himself by Temptations, by Signs,
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We are the Seed of Faithful Abraham, Gods peculiar People, his proper portion and possession, he hath brought us into a state of Salvation, and hath called us with an holy Calling, not according to our works,
We Are the Seed of Faithful Abraham, God's peculiar People, his proper portion and possession, he hath brought us into a state of Salvation, and hath called us with an holy Calling, not according to our works,
Now there is a two fold likeness to God in holiness, viz. a conformity to his nature and will, in reference to which, we are engaged to crucify the old man with his deeds, to mortify the corruption of nature, with all those sinful affections and actions which flow from it,
Now there is a two fold likeness to God in holiness, viz. a conformity to his nature and will, in Referente to which, we Are engaged to crucify the old man with his Deeds, to mortify the corruption of nature, with all those sinful affections and actions which flow from it,
Which is called by St. Paul the new Creature, and by St. Peter, the divine Nature, which consists not in any communication of the divine Essence to us,
Which is called by Saint Paul the new Creature, and by Saint Peter, the divine Nature, which consists not in any communication of the divine Essence to us,
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and in our analogical resemblance to him in his Attributes of Meekness, Humility, Patience, Long suffering, Justice and Faithfulness, Mercy and Charity, Love and Purity;
and in our analogical resemblance to him in his Attributes of Meekness, Humility, Patience, Long suffering, justice and Faithfulness, Mercy and Charity, Love and Purity;
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and in our sincere endeavour to please him, to do his Will, and keep his Commandments, which require us to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God.
and in our sincere endeavour to please him, to do his Will, and keep his commandments, which require us to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God.
To abstain from all injurious practices against our Neighbours, to perform all kind and friendly offices to all men, to bear good will to them, to rejoyce at their happiness, to pity their miseries, and commiserate them in adversity;
To abstain from all injurious practices against our Neighbours, to perform all kind and friendly Offices to all men, to bear good will to them, to rejoice At their happiness, to pity their misery's, and commiserate them in adversity;
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and sparingly relate their miscarriages, forgiving, and forgetting their greater offences, and conniving at their lesser injuries, which make no great breach upon our interest or reputation;
and sparingly relate their miscarriages, forgiving, and forgetting their greater offences, and conniving At their lesser injuries, which make no great breach upon our Interest or reputation;
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In regard to our own persons, the holy God commands us to depart from all iniquity, to put away the evil of our doings, to cease to do evil, to learn to do well;
In regard to our own Persons, the holy God commands us to depart from all iniquity, to put away the evil of our doings, to cease to do evil, to Learn to do well;
shunning all those vices of Gluttony and Drunkenness, Whoredom and Uncleanness, all lustful and lascivious dalliances, Strife and Envy, which are a stain and blemish to our Nature,
shunning all those vices of Gluttony and drunkenness, Whoredom and Uncleanness, all lustful and lascivious dalliances, Strife and Envy, which Are a stain and blemish to our Nature,
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and to our holy Profession, and to live in the constant practice of universal Purity, which obligeth us to depart from evil, to cleanse our hands, and purify our hearts, i. e.
and to our holy Profession, and to live in the constant practice of universal Purity, which obliges us to depart from evil, to cleanse our hands, and purify our hearts, i. e.
to reform and amend our lives and actions, out thoughts and affections, and through the assistance of Divine Grace, (which is never wanting to those that endeavour to obey God, and do his Will) to cleanse our selves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit. (i.
to reform and amend our lives and actions, out thoughts and affections, and through the assistance of Divine Grace, (which is never wanting to those that endeavour to obey God, and do his Will) to cleanse our selves from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit. (i.
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e.) from all bodily pollutions, such are sins of Intemperance, Fornication, Uncleanness, &c. in respect of which, it becomes the duty of a Christian to learn,
e.) from all bodily pollutions, such Are Sins of Intemperance, Fornication, Uncleanness, etc. in respect of which, it becomes the duty of a Christian to Learn,
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and Muscles, and Sinews, of Veins, and Arteries, and variety of members, excellent both for beauty and use, filled David 's Royal Soul with such admiration of God's infinite Wisdom and Power, that when he contemplated his own Body, he praised God, and said, I am fearfully and wonderfully made,
and Muscles, and Sinews, of veins, and Arteries, and variety of members, excellent both for beauty and use, filled David is Royal Soul with such admiration of God's infinite Wisdom and Power, that when he contemplated his own Body, he praised God, and said, I am fearfully and wonderfully made,
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We ought to have a greater regard to our noble Souls (which are of an heavenly Original) to purify and preserve them from spiritual wickedness, from extravagant passions, inordinate affections and desires, from Pride and Covetousness, rash Anger and Contention, Envy, Hatred, Malice, and all Uncharitableness;
We ought to have a greater regard to our noble Souls (which Are of an heavenly Original) to purify and preserve them from spiritual wickedness, from extravagant passion, inordinate affections and Desires, from Pride and Covetousness, rash Anger and Contention, Envy, Hatred, Malice, and all Uncharitableness;
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Therefore the Apostle calls upon us to perfect holiness in the fear of the Lord, and assures us that this is the revealed will of God, even our sanctification, that we should be holy both in our hearts and lives, inwardly in our thoughts and affections;
Therefore the Apostle calls upon us to perfect holiness in the Fear of the Lord, and assures us that this is the revealed will of God, even our sanctification, that we should be holy both in our hearts and lives, inwardly in our thoughts and affections;
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3. For this end and purpose the Lord of Glory sent his beloved Son into the World in great humility, to carry on this work of making us holy by his exemplary and virtuous life,
3. For this end and purpose the Lord of Glory sent his Beloved Son into the World in great humility, to carry on this work of making us holy by his exemplary and virtuous life,
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For which cause we find him in Scripture dignified with eminent Titles, as of a Prince and Captain, a Master and Guide of holy life and obedience, he voluntarily undertook to subdue our Enemies,
For which cause we find him in Scripture dignified with eminent Titles, as of a Prince and Captain, a Master and Guide of holy life and Obedience, he voluntarily undertook to subdue our Enemies,
and hath encouraged us with a most bountiful promise of a glorious reward, a Crown of Righteousness, to follow his heroick Conduct, in a holy warfare against Sin and Satan:
and hath encouraged us with a most bountiful promise of a glorious reward, a Crown of Righteousness, to follow his heroic Conduct, in a holy warfare against since and Satan:
for as Pliny the younger hath observed, Men are better instructed by Examples, which have in them chiefly this advantage, that they do prove the things may be done which they enjoyn.
for as pliny the younger hath observed, Men Are better instructed by Examples, which have in them chiefly this advantage, that they do prove the things may be done which they enjoin.
Now our dearest Lord, being the greatest, and wisest person that ever lived, and his example the most perfect and transcendent that ever was, we should endeavour (if we would live happily,
Now our dearest Lord, being the greatest, and Wisest person that ever lived, and his Exampl the most perfect and transcendent that ever was, we should endeavour (if we would live happily,
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Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart? His Patience in bearing the Affronts and Indignities of Sinners, his Contempt of all the Glories of this World, his Self-denial and Submission to the will of God, his unwearied diligence in his Service, his Peaceableness and Gentleness to all men,
Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart? His Patience in bearing the Affronts and Indignities of Sinners, his Contempt of all the Glories of this World, his Self-denial and Submission to the will of God, his unwearied diligence in his Service, his Peaceableness and Gentleness to all men,
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and lead us in the paths of Righteousness, and to make us partakers of his Holiness. 2dly. Our Blessed Lord & Saviour's patient, and meritorious Death, and Sufferings, were primarily intended to work Holiness in us.
and led us in the paths of Righteousness, and to make us partakers of his Holiness. 2dly. Our Blessed Lord & Saviour's patient, and meritorious Death, and Sufferings, were primarily intended to work Holiness in us.
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St, Paul saith, that he gave himself a ransom for all, NONLATINALPHABET, an emphatical word denoting the exchange of condition with another, the laying down of ones life to save another.
Saint, Paul Says, that he gave himself a ransom for all,, an emphatical word denoting the exchange of condition with Another, the laying down of ones life to save Another.
Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as Silver and Gold, from your vain conversation, (and course of life, which is unprofitable for your souls,
You were not redeemed with corruptible things, as Silver and Gold, from your vain Conversation, (and course of life, which is unprofitable for your Souls,
Precious in the Esteem of Angels and Men, but most of all precious in regard of the Glory and Dignity, of the Qualifications and Endowments, of the Gifts and Graces of the Person that shed it, In whom are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge, in whose mouth no guile was ever found, who needed not to offer Sacrifices for his own Sins, being a person so perfectly holy, harmless and undefiled:
Precious in the Esteem of Angels and Men, but most of all precious in regard of the Glory and Dignity, of the Qualifications and Endowments, of the Gifts and Graces of the Person that shed it, In whom Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge, in whose Mouth no guile was ever found, who needed not to offer Sacrifices for his own Sins, being a person so perfectly holy, harmless and undefiled:
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Not only to take away the Guilt, with all the causes and consequences thereof, Once in the end of the World hath he appeared to put away Sin, NONLATINALPHABET, to the abolition of Sin, by the Sacrifice of himself, by whose obedience many are made righteous;
Not only to take away the Gilded, with all the Causes and consequences thereof, Once in the end of the World hath he appeared to put away since,, to the abolition of since, by the Sacrifice of himself, by whose Obedience many Are made righteous;
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but also to ease guilty souls of the pain and anguish of Conscience, which doth fill them with dreadful fears and terrors, and a certain fearful looking for of wrath, and fiery indignation. The Blood of Christ doth purge your Conscience from dead works,
but also to ease guilty Souls of the pain and anguish of Conscience, which does fill them with dreadful fears and terrors, and a certain fearful looking for of wrath, and fiery Indignation. The Blood of christ does purge your Conscience from dead works,
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and not only justify and absolve the true penitent Sinner; but also meritoriously purify the Soul from inherent corruption, and sanctify it by infusing holiness:
and not only justify and absolve the true penitent Sinner; but also meritoriously purify the Soul from inherent corruption, and sanctify it by infusing holiness:
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So that body, soul and spirit becomes one frame of Holiness to God, to serve him here in the Beauty of Holiness, and to enjoy communion with him in his Ordinances;
So that body, soul and Spirit becomes one frame of Holiness to God, to serve him Here in the Beauty of Holiness, and to enjoy communion with him in his Ordinances;
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and also to pacify the wrath of God for Sin. Jesus being the NONLATINALPHABET, Who delivers us from the wrath to come, and is now actually delivering us by his prevailing Intercession,
and also to pacify the wrath of God for Sin. jesus being the, Who delivers us from the wrath to come, and is now actually delivering us by his prevailing Intercession,
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and washed them away in his Blood, which is a Fountain opened for Sin, and for Uncleanness, NONLATINALPHABET, a Laver to wash away the pollution and filth of all our Sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness;
and washed them away in his Blood, which is a Fountain opened for since, and for Uncleanness,, a Laver to wash away the pollution and filth of all our Sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness;
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For this purpose the Son of God was manifest to destroy the works of the Devil, the original word is NONLATINALPHABET, that he might dissolve those chains, wherewith Satan holdeth all his Vassals in bondage.
For this purpose the Son of God was manifest to destroy the works of the devil, the original word is, that he might dissolve those chains, wherewith Satan holds all his Vassals in bondage.
4. So great was the care of our Lord to make men truly good and virtuous, that when he left the World, he sent the Holy Ghost, the Promise of the Father, to superintend the Affairs of the Church, whom Tertul. calls Christ's Vicar; a Metaphor borrowed from certain Church-Officers, who are so denominated as our Civilians say, to attend the Offices of the Church in the Rectors absence.
4. So great was the care of our Lord to make men truly good and virtuous, that when he left the World, he sent the Holy Ghost, the Promise of the Father, to superintend the Affairs of the Church, whom Tertulian calls Christ's Vicar; a Metaphor borrowed from certain Church-Officers, who Are so denominated as our Civilians say, to attend the Offices of the Church in the Rectors absence.
and the Prince of Peace, being ascended up on high, and triumphing gloriously over all his Church's Enemies, poured down a plentiful effusion of gifts and graces unto men.
and the Prince of Peace, being ascended up on high, and triumphing gloriously over all his Church's Enemies, poured down a plentiful effusion of Gifts and graces unto men.
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and giving us a right to eternal Salvation, by the washing of Regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Ghost, changing of our corrupt Natures, creating good Dispositions,
and giving us a right to Eternal Salvation, by the washing of Regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Ghost, changing of our corrupt Nature's, creating good Dispositions,
reverence towards God, charity to Men, sobriety and purity as to our Selves, with the rest of those amiable and heavenly virtues of the Soul, which is the work of Sanctification, leading and governing us in our Actions and Conversations, that we may actually do and perform those things which are acceptable in the sight of God.
Reverence towards God, charity to Men, sobriety and purity as to our Selves, with the rest of those amiable and heavenly Virtues of the Soul, which is the work of Sanctification, leading and governing us in our Actions and Conversations, that we may actually do and perform those things which Are acceptable in the sighed of God.
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These are the Offices of the Holy Spirit, who is therefore denominated Holy, because he is the Author and efficient Cause of holiness in us? and hath the special Name of Spirit given him, both because of his Spiritual Essence,
These Are the Offices of the Holy Spirit, who is Therefore denominated Holy, Because he is the Author and efficient Cause of holiness in us? and hath the special Name of Spirit given him, both Because of his Spiritual Essence,
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They are Ministers, Stewards, Embassadors, Ministers of Christ, and Stewards of the mysteries of God, to whom he hath committed the Ministry of Reconciliation, the word of Power.
They Are Ministers, Stewards, ambassadors, Ministers of christ, and Stewards of the Mysteres of God, to whom he hath committed the Ministry of Reconciliation, the word of Power.
They are Overseers and Comptrollers of his Family, Embassadors for Christ, to pray, beseech, and court men in their great Lord and Masters stead, to be reconciled to God;
They Are Overseers and Comptrollers of his Family, ambassadors for christ, to pray, beseech, and court men in their great Lord and Masters stead, to be reconciled to God;
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He made them able Ministers, fitted by a supervening act and influence of Grace, to discharge the trust which he hath reposed in them to the souls of men.
He made them able Ministers, fitted by a supervening act and influence of Grace, to discharge the trust which he hath reposed in them to the Souls of men.
whatsoever he requires of any one, in order to eternal blessedness, even the whole doctrine of Christianity, which teacheth us to deny all ungodliness, &c. to reprove, rebuke,
whatsoever he requires of any one, in order to Eternal blessedness, even the Whole Doctrine of Christianity, which Teaches us to deny all ungodliness, etc. to reprove, rebuke,
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and exhort with all long suffering and patience, and as knowing the terror of the Lord to persuade men, to believe the dreadful comminations and threatnings of God, revealed in his Word, against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men;
and exhort with all long suffering and patience, and as knowing the terror of the Lord to persuade men, to believe the dreadful comminations and threatenings of God, revealed in his Word, against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men;
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and accordingly to frame their lives innocently, and holy, that at the dreadful day of Judgment, which the Prophet calls a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasting and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of Clouds, and thick darkness;
and accordingly to frame their lives innocently, and holy, that At the dreadful day of Judgement, which the Prophet calls a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasting and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of Clouds, and thick darkness;
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and the Apostle, a day of terror; because there will be a very strict scrutiny, a narrow search made into the thoughts, words, and actions of men, done in the flesh;
and the Apostle, a day of terror; Because there will be a very strict scrutiny, a narrow search made into the thoughts, words, and actions of men, done in the Flesh;
therefore the Ministers of the Gospel are commanded to use the most prudent and effectual course, to open mens eyes and to turn them from darkness to light,
Therefore the Ministers of the Gospel Are commanded to use the most prudent and effectual course, to open men's eyes and to turn them from darkness to Light,
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when they do shew their zeal, against their sins; to manifest their reverend esteem, and love of their persons; and tender affection to their souls, instructing those that oppose themselves with all gentleness,
when they do show their zeal, against their Sins; to manifest their reverend esteem, and love of their Persons; and tender affection to their Souls, instructing those that oppose themselves with all gentleness,
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shewing the power of Godliness in their lives, that by their good Conversations, their People might be drawn to imitate them in the practice of all Christian Graces.
showing the power of Godliness in their lives, that by their good Conversations, their People might be drawn to imitate them in the practice of all Christian Graces.
but of Gods Jedidians, the excellent of the earth, in whom he delighteth, of those first-born Souls, those bright and sparkling Jewels of whom the world is not worthy, those darlings of heaven that are the Apple of Gods Eye, those precious Sons of Sion, who are the lot of Gods inheritance, and the glory of Christ.
but of God's Jedidians, the excellent of the earth, in whom he delights, of those firstborn Souls, those bright and sparkling Jewels of whom the world is not worthy, those darlings of heaven that Are the Apple of God's Eye, those precious Sons of Sion, who Are the lot of God's inheritance, and the glory of christ.
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and in the habits & exercise of grace, and in holiness of life, which is a shining light that hath influence and powerful operation upon others to excite them to bring glory to God.
and in the habits & exercise of grace, and in holiness of life, which is a shining Light that hath influence and powerful operation upon Others to excite them to bring glory to God.
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Those therefore that are to teach others, that are to be the lights of the World, ought to take heed to themselves, that their lives and actions may command a reverence from men, and induce them to conform to their pattern and practice;
Those Therefore that Are to teach Others, that Are to be the lights of the World, ought to take heed to themselves, that their lives and actions may command a Reverence from men, and induce them to conform to their pattern and practice;
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in living under a constant sense of Gods all-seeing Eye, and inspection over us, and possessing our selves with frequent thoughts of Death and Judgment.
in living under a constant sense of God's All-seeing Eye, and inspection over us, and possessing our selves with frequent thoughts of Death and Judgement.
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But suppose we go off the Stage of this world, deliberately and by slow degrees, some previous sickness or sensible decays of Nature, forewarning us of our approaching dissolution;
But suppose we go off the Stage of this world, deliberately and by slow Degrees, Some previous sickness or sensible decays of Nature, forewarning us of our approaching dissolution;
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therefore it should be our chiefest care to get them washed clean in the blood of the immaculate Lamb, from all their impurities, that whatsoever defilements they have contracted during their union with their Bodies, through the lusts of the flesh within,
Therefore it should be our chiefest care to get them washed clean in the blood of the immaculate Lamb, from all their Impurities, that whatsoever defilements they have contracted during their Union with their Bodies, through the Lustiest of the Flesh within,
It is not fit when we come to die, to have the settlement of our Estates then to take up our last moment, which ought to be employed in renewing our repentance,
It is not fit when we come to die, to have the settlement of our Estates then to take up our last moment, which ought to be employed in renewing our Repentance,
and Justice may be done to every man, and the Poor in some measure be provided for, according as God hath enabled us, ever remembring, that what we have, comes solely from his bounty, who is the Soveraign Lord,
and justice may be done to every man, and the Poor in Some measure be provided for, according as God hath enabled us, ever remembering, that what we have, comes solely from his bounty, who is the Sovereign Lord,
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for the good things of this life are committed to their care and management, upon such conditions and reservations, that they should use them comfortably while they live,
for the good things of this life Are committed to their care and management, upon such conditions and reservations, that they should use them comfortably while they live,
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This piece of Wisdom we may learn from the Example of Abraham, who did dispose of his Estate among his Children, some time before his death, reserving only the enjoyment of it to himself during his life.
This piece of Wisdom we may Learn from the Exampl of Abraham, who did dispose of his Estate among his Children, Some time before his death, reserving only the enjoyment of it to himself during his life.
And David also, when his days drew nigh that he should die, he disposed of his Kingdom to his Son Solomon, and charged him, saying, I go the way of all the Earth, (i. e.
And David also, when his days drew High that he should die, he disposed of his Kingdom to his Son Solomon, and charged him, saying, I go the Way of all the Earth, (i. e.
for thou shalt die, and not live: i. e, Make thy Will, and settle the Concerns both of thy Family, and thy Kingdom, to prevent all Contentions and Quarrels after thy decease;
for thou shalt die, and not live: i. e, Make thy Will, and settle the Concerns both of thy Family, and thy Kingdom, to prevent all Contentions and Quarrels After thy decease;
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and as for the spiritual Estate of thy Family, imitate the example of David, and Abraham, advise, instruct, exhort and admonish them to keep the way of the Lord,
and as for the spiritual Estate of thy Family, imitate the Exampl of David, and Abraham, Advice, instruct, exhort and admonish them to keep the Way of the Lord,
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There are some Divines, who give this relation of our Lord and Saviour's last Will and Testament, that upon the Cross, a little before he gave up the Ghost, he bequeathed his Soul into the hands of his Father;
There Are Some Divines, who give this Relation of our Lord and Saviour's last Will and Testament, that upon the Cross, a little before he gave up the Ghost, he bequeathed his Soul into the hands of his Father;
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Whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord, may better be rendred, Whilst we converse or sojourn in the body, So long as we tabernacle in the flesh, we are but like the Israelites in the Wilderness, Strangers,
While we Are At home in the body, we Are absent from the Lord, may better be rendered, While we converse or sojourn in the body, So long as we tabernacle in the Flesh, we Are but like the Israelites in the Wilderness, Strangers,
and Sojourners, passing to the Heavenly Canaan, detained from the blessed Vision and Fruition of God, and the possession of that happiness which makes Heaven.
and Sojourners, passing to the Heavenly Canaan, detained from the blessed Vision and Fruition of God, and the possession of that happiness which makes Heaven.
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Our Historians tell us, that the Peruvian Mines of Gold and Silver, their precious Stones and Pearls, were of such low and mean esteem with those barbarous Indians, that they preferred our trifling Bawbles before them;
Our Historians tell us, that the Peruvian Mines of Gold and Silver, their precious Stones and Pearls, were of such low and mean esteem with those barbarous Indians, that they preferred our trifling Bawbles before them;
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The yearly income of his Traffick (be-besides that which Merchants imported, and the Kings of Arabia brought to him) was six hundred and threescore and six Talents of Gold:
The yearly income of his Traffic (besides that which Merchant's imported, and the Kings of Arabia brought to him) was six hundred and threescore and six Talents of Gold:
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many of his Shields and Targets, and all his Drinking Vessels were of pure Gold. He resolved to gratify himself with delicious Meats, and pleasant Wines;
many of his Shields and Targets, and all his Drinking Vessels were of pure Gold. He resolved to gratify himself with delicious Meats, and pleasant Wines;
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and planted Vineyards, and made Gardens of pleasure, and planted Orchards and Trees in them of all kind of Fruits for profit, he gathered himself Gold and Silver, vast Riches,
and planted Vineyards, and made Gardens of pleasure, and planted Orchards and Trees in them of all kind of Fruits for profit, he gathered himself Gold and Silver, vast Riches,
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and the peculiar Treasures of Kings, and of the Provinces, i. e. the most valuable Jewels and Rarities both of other Princes, and of his own Dominions;
and the peculiar Treasures of Kings, and of the Provinces, i. e. the most valuable Jewels and Rarities both of other Princes, and of his own Dominions;
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and taste the sweetness of all his labours, which the eager covetousness of wretched Misers, will not suffer them to do, who reap no more benefit by their Riches,
and taste the sweetness of all his labours, which the eager covetousness of wretched Misers, will not suffer them to do, who reap no more benefit by their Riches,
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than to look upon them, and to say the property thereof is Mine. So true is that of the Royal Preacher, He that loveth Silver, shall not be satisfied with Silver;
than to look upon them, and to say the property thereof is Mine. So true is that of the Royal Preacher, He that loves Silver, shall not be satisfied with Silver;
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and fears of losing them, a Priviledge which is common to all others, who may every day see more goodly sights, the radiant lustre of the Sun, adorned with Light as with a beautiful Garment,
and fears of losing them, a Privilege which is Common to all Others, who may every day see more goodly sights, the radiant lustre of the Sun, adorned with Light as with a beautiful Garment,
and smiling upon the Earth with a most pleasant and amiable Countenance, the sparkling Glories of the heavenly Bodies, in their Constellations, the lovely and fragrant Flowers of the Field, the Rarities and Treasures of Nature,
and smiling upon the Earth with a most pleasant and amiable Countenance, the sparkling Glories of the heavenly Bodies, in their Constellations, the lovely and fragrant Flowers of the Field, the Rarities and Treasures of Nature,
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and therefore the inspired Pen men of the holy Scripture have advis'd us, That we labour not to be rich, nor lay up for our selves Treasures upon Earth,
and Therefore the inspired Pen men of the holy Scripture have advised us, That we labour not to be rich, nor lay up for our selves Treasures upon Earth,
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as the Wealthy and Opulent with their Superfluity, which serves only to administer to Pride and Vanity, to make them wise in their own conceit, to puff them up with Haughtiness,
as the Wealthy and Opulent with their Superfluity, which serves only to administer to Pride and Vanity, to make them wise in their own conceit, to puff them up with Haughtiness,
which take up their time, and fill their heads with solicitous Cares and Fears, engross their Affections, encumber their Lives with toilsome Labours about them, expose them to a great many Sorrows, which pierce their Souls,
which take up their time, and fill their Heads with solicitous Cares and Fears, engross their Affections, encumber their Lives with toilsome Labours about them, expose them to a great many Sorrows, which pierce their Souls,
for if these things be in us and abound, and our Minds fit loose to the Affairs of this Life, we shall be ready and willing to leave them, whensoever our Lord shall please to call us hence. (3.) This Readiness and Preparation for Death and Judgment, does confist in making our Peace and Reconciliation with God and Men.
for if these things be in us and abound, and our Minds fit lose to the Affairs of this Life, we shall be ready and willing to leave them, whensoever our Lord shall please to call us hence. (3.) This Readiness and Preparation for Death and Judgement, does confist in making our Peace and Reconciliation with God and Men.
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He forbears us because he is slow to anger, he knows our frame (and propension to evil) and remembers (the Weakness and Mortality of our Nature) that we are but Dust, unable to bear the weight of his Indignation,
He forbears us Because he is slow to anger, he knows our frame (and propension to evil) and remembers (the Weakness and Mortality of our Nature) that we Are but Dust, unable to bear the weight of his Indignation,
They have given us many excellent Rules for the practice of Moral Vertues, but were not able to instruct us in the nature of that Peace and Rest which is Eternal;
They have given us many excellent Rules for the practice of Moral Virtues, but were not able to instruct us in the nature of that Peace and Rest which is Eternal;
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and they that lived most Regularly, according to the Dictates of Right Reason, and Directions of Nature, found most Ease and Peace in their own Bosoms.
and they that lived most Regularly, according to the Dictates of Right Reason, and Directions of Nature, found most Ease and Peace in their own Bosoms.
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Certainly Socrates and Plato had not such disturbed and distracted Minds as Cain and Judas; neither had Tully and Cato such black and guilty Souls as Cethegus and Cataline; neither had Plutarch and Seneca those Gripes and Twinges those Fears and Horrours which Nero and Caligula felt;
Certainly Socrates and Plato had not such disturbed and distracted Minds as Cain and Judas; neither had Tully and Cato such black and guilty Souls as Cethegus and Cataline; neither had Plutarch and Senecca those Gripes and Twings those Fears and Horrors which Nero and Caligula felt;
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but the Gospel hath discovered the Counsels and Purposes of Grace and Mercy, agreed upon by all the Persons in the Godhead at the Council-Board of Heaven, (if I may so say) for the Restoring of lost Man by a new and living way, which Christ hath consecrated for us,
but the Gospel hath discovered the Counsels and Purposes of Grace and Mercy, agreed upon by all the Persons in the Godhead At the Council-Board of Heaven, (if I may so say) for the Restoring of lost Man by a new and living Way, which christ hath consecrated for us,
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The chief Articles and Conditions whereof, are Repentance and Conversion to God, and Renovation of Mind, which are indispensibly necessary, to fit us for the Appearance of Christ,
The chief Articles and Conditions whereof, Are Repentance and Conversion to God, and Renovation of Mind, which Are Indispensibly necessary, to fit us for the Appearance of christ,
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as may be seen at large in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, where it is fully described in all the material constitutive and principal lines and parts of it, viz. Pensive Thoughtfulness and Consideration, a manly and serious application of our Minds, to take an impartial Re-view of our selves, in which God himself doth place the first signs of our Recovery, Ezek. 18.14.
as may be seen At large in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, where it is Fully described in all the material constitutive and principal lines and parts of it, viz. Pensive Thoughtfulness and Consideration, a manly and serious application of our Minds, to take an impartial Review of our selves, in which God himself does place the First Signs of our Recovery, Ezekiel 18.14.
therefore while God waits to be gracious, let us not abuse his Goodness and Patience, but without delay resolve to mind and prosecute the things which belong to our Peace,
Therefore while God waits to be gracious, let us not abuse his goodness and Patience, but without Delay resolve to mind and prosecute the things which belong to our Peace,
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and great Contrition, accompanied with actual Reformation and Amendment, and a sincere desire and endeavour to be universally good and holy, to yield an intire Obedience to all God's Commandments;
and great Contrition, accompanied with actual Reformation and Amendment, and a sincere desire and endeavour to be universally good and holy, to yield an entire obedience to all God's commandments;
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When the wicked man turneth away from all his sins, and keepeth my Statutes, and doth that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not dye;
When the wicked man turns away from all his Sins, and Keepeth my Statutes, and does that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die;
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Tho' it be a very difficult thing for a Man to retrieve himself, that hath been long accustomed to vicious Habits, and hath debauched his Reason, gratified his Lusts and Passions, debilitated all the Powers of his Soul,
Though it be a very difficult thing for a Man to retrieve himself, that hath been long accustomed to vicious Habits, and hath debauched his Reason, gratified his Lustiest and Passion, debilitated all the Powers of his Soul,
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and if we set our selves in earnest to amend our ways and doings, and to implore the help of his Grace, he will send his holy Spirit to invigorate and assist us with Divine Aids,
and if we Set our selves in earnest to amend our ways and doings, and to implore the help of his Grace, he will send his holy Spirit to invigorate and assist us with Divine Aids,
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[ 2. ] By Faith in Christ. This Peace of Reconciliation with God, may be obtained by a firm and stedfast belief, that our Lord Jesus Christ hath appeased his Fathers Anger, satisfied the Demands of his Justice, slain the Enmity, established a steady Friendship between God and us;
[ 2. ] By Faith in christ. This Peace of Reconciliation with God, may be obtained by a firm and steadfast belief, that our Lord jesus christ hath appeased his Father's Anger, satisfied the Demands of his justice, slave the Enmity, established a steady Friendship between God and us;
and it is by the Blood of his Cross, that he made Peace, as the Apostle affirmeth, Coloss. 1.20. for without shedding of Blood there could be no Expiation, or Remission of Sins:
and it is by the Blood of his Cross, that he made Peace, as the Apostle Affirmeth, Coloss. 1.20. for without shedding of Blood there could be no Expiation, or Remission of Sins:
Therefore he became obedient to the accursed Death of the Cross, that by the bloody Sacrifice of himself, there once offered, he might perfect for ever them that are sanctified, and do all that was necessary for their acceptation with God,
Therefore he became obedient to the accursed Death of the Cross, that by the bloody Sacrifice of himself, there once offered, he might perfect for ever them that Are sanctified, and do all that was necessary for their acceptation with God,
This is the Shield wherewith we shall be able to quench the fiery Darts of the Wicked, i. e. the Devil, who is denominated NONLATINALPHABET, The Wicked One, because it is a Name that fitly denotes his spiteful malicious nature, his desire to vex and annoy us with his violent Temptations, wherewith he and his wicked Instruments fiercely assault us;
This is the Shield wherewith we shall be able to quench the fiery Darts of the Wicked, i. e. the devil, who is denominated, The Wicked One, Because it is a Name that fitly denotes his spiteful malicious nature, his desire to vex and annoy us with his violent Temptations, wherewith he and his wicked Instruments fiercely assault us;
this is that part of our spiritual Armour by which we become victorious, over the Fears and Terrors, the Hopes and Joys, the Temptations and Desires of this World;
this is that part of our spiritual Armour by which we become victorious, over the Fears and Terrors, the Hope's and Joys, the Temptations and Desires of this World;
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He that over-cometh, shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, (to love and glorifie him) and he shall be my Son, to inherit all the Joys and Happiness of Heaven,
He that Overcometh, shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, (to love and Glorify him) and he shall be my Son, to inherit all the Joys and Happiness of Heaven,
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this is the most effectual means which God hath consecrated for receiving the highest Blessings, for the obtaining of Peace with him, and to compleat our Reconciliation.
this is the most effectual means which God hath consecrated for receiving the highest Blessings, for the obtaining of Peace with him, and to complete our Reconciliation.
When God had determined to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, and the neighbouring Cities, by raining down Fire and Brimstone from Heaven upon them to consume them for their filthy lusts;
When God had determined to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, and the neighbouring Cities, by raining down Fire and Brimstone from Heaven upon them to consume them for their filthy Lustiest;
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Abraham by his powerful intercessions had most certainly averted Gods indignation from those wicked people, if there could have been found but Ten Righteous Persons among them.
Abraham by his powerful intercessions had most Certainly averted God's Indignation from those wicked people, if there could have been found but Ten Righteous Persons among them.
And Elias, an eminent Prophet, prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it rained not on the Land of the Ten Tribes of Israel for the space of Three Years and six Months:
And Elias, an eminent Prophet, prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it reigned not on the Land of the Ten Tribes of Israel for the Molle of Three years and six Months:
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Certainly their Zeal is a shame and reproach to our coldness and indifferency to publick Prayers, which hath been the general practice of Men of all Ages and Religion•, who have thought it their duty to beleaguer the Universal Parent and Soveraign of the World;
Certainly their Zeal is a shame and reproach to our coldness and indifferency to public Prayers, which hath been the general practice of Men of all Ages and Religion•, who have Thought it their duty to beleaguer the Universal Parent and Sovereign of the World;
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But lest we should play the Pharisee, and court the observation of the World with a formal and pompous shew of Religion, our dearest Lord hath directed us also,
But lest we should play the Pharisee, and court the observation of the World with a formal and pompous show of Religion, our dearest Lord hath directed us also,
where we may with greater freedom acknowledg our Guilts, with all the aggravations and circumstances of our Sins to our gracious Father, in order to obtain pardon and reconciliation with him:
where we may with greater freedom acknowledge our Guilts, with all the aggravations and Circumstances of our Sins to our gracious Father, in order to obtain pardon and reconciliation with him:
And that both our Saviour, and his Apostles, have encouraged us with assured promises, that whatsoever we ask the Father in his name, he will give it us.
And that both our Saviour, and his Apostles, have encouraged us with assured promises, that whatsoever we ask the Father in his name, he will give it us.
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Having therefore these promises we are encouraged to pray incessantly; and in every thing by Prayer and Supplication to make known our requests unto God:
Having Therefore these promises we Are encouraged to pray incessantly; and in every thing by Prayer and Supplication to make known our requests unto God:
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how many hours we have prodigally spent upon vain emploiments, sinful pleasures, and carnal delights; which God intended we should have bestowed in prayer and communion with him.
how many hours we have prodigally spent upon vain employments, sinful pleasures, and carnal delights; which God intended we should have bestowed in prayer and communion with him.
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Follow, in the original, is an emphatical word, which imports an eager, unwearied pursuit of peace and comfortable association with all persons, in all things good and lawful;
Follow, in the original, is an emphatical word, which imports an eager, unwearied pursuit of peace and comfortable association with all Persons, in all things good and lawful;
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candidly interpreting their words and actions, mildly reproving their faults, patiently bearing their hasty passions, burying their affronts and injuries in oblivion;
candidly interpreting their words and actions, mildly reproving their Faults, patiently bearing their hasty passion, burying their affronts and injuries in oblivion;
And to fit us for the presence and society of the Prince of Peace, it is necessary that we make restitution to all persons whom we have wronged by fraud or circumvention; injustice or violence; oppression or deceit.
And to fit us for the presence and society of the Prince of Peace, it is necessary that we make restitution to all Persons whom we have wronged by fraud or circumvention; injustice or violence; oppression or deceit.
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[ i ] It is indispensibly necessary that we make restitution as far as we are able to all persons whom we have wronged by oppression and violence, deceit or fraud.
[ i ] It is Indispensibly necessary that we make restitution as Far as we Are able to all Persons whom we have wronged by oppression and violence, deceit or fraud.
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or who is unjustly damnified by another. Bp. Andrews on the 8th Commandment. There are indeed some cases wherein it is impossible to perform this incumbent duty:
or who is unjustly damnified by Another. Bishop Andrews on the 8th Commandment. There Are indeed Some cases wherein it is impossible to perform this incumbent duty:
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but must heartily beg pardon of God (whose sole Prerogative it is to dispose of every mans life at his pleasure) as David did in the case of Ʋriah, whom he had contrived and caused to be slain by the Sword of the Children of Ammon: Deliver me from Bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation,
but must heartily beg pardon of God (whose sole Prerogative it is to dispose of every men life At his pleasure) as David did in the case of Ʋriah, whom he had contrived and caused to be slave by the Sword of the Children of Ammon: Deliver me from Bloodguiltiness, Oh God, thou God of my salvation,
so far as it appears that they are damnified in their Temporal Estate, by the immature Death of their dear Friend, who was cut off out of the Land of the Living, without time to repent,
so Far as it appears that they Are damnified in their Temporal Estate, by the immature Death of their dear Friend, who was Cut off out of the Land of the Living, without time to Repent,
all that he can do is to confess his fault to the Person injured, and endeavour to stop the spreading of the infamous Report, by timely unsaying what he hath spoken in passion or prejudice, against the Rule of Charity, which obligeth to give every man his due, Honour to whom Honour. In these and such like Cases, Restitution hath no place.
all that he can do is to confess his fault to the Person injured, and endeavour to stop the spreading of the infamous Report, by timely unsaying what he hath spoken in passion or prejudice, against the Rule of Charity, which obliges to give every man his endue, Honour to whom Honour. In these and such like Cases, Restitution hath no place.
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But in Oppression, Bribery, and unjust detention of what is anothers, to which we have no legal right or title, where the practice of this Vertue is absolutely necessary;
But in Oppression, Bribery, and unjust detention of what is another's, to which we have no Legal right or title, where the practice of this Virtue is absolutely necessary;
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if he restore the pledge, give again that he hath robbed, walk in the Statutes of Life, without committing iniquity, he shall surely live, he shall not dye:
if he restore the pledge, give again that he hath robbed, walk in the Statutes of Life, without committing iniquity, he shall surely live, he shall not die:
If he do not this, the Commination threatned, shall not be reversed, He shall surely dye. Evident then it is, that a well grounded peace cannot be obtained with the person injured without restitution;
If he do not this, the Commination threatened, shall not be reversed, He shall surely die. Evident then it is, that a well grounded peace cannot be obtained with the person injured without restitution;
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If a Soul sin, and commit a trespass against the Lord, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, (by denying a thing deposited in trust with him) or in fellowship, (or commerce in trading) or in any thing taken away by violence, force, and rapine, (God hating Robbery) or hath deceived his Neighbour secretly, (of which kind of injustice Zacheus the Publican cleared himself, by offering a Four fold Restitution of what he had gotten of any man wrongfully:) or have found that which was lost, and sweareth falsly;
If a Soul since, and commit a trespass against the Lord, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was Delivered him to keep, (by denying a thing deposited in trust with him) or in fellowship, (or commerce in trading) or in any thing taken away by violence, force, and rapine, (God hating Robbery) or hath deceived his Neighbour secretly, (of which kind of injustice Zacchaeus the Publican cleared himself, by offering a Four fold Restitution of what he had got of any man wrongfully:) or have found that which was lost, and Sweareth falsely;
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Which Law was again inculcated with additional directions to whom compensation is to be made, either in kind or in equivalency, in Numbers 5.6, 7, 8. and largely commented upon by the learned Ainsworth out of Maimonides his Treaty of Robbery.
Which Law was again inculcated with additional directions to whom compensation is to be made, either in kind or in equivalency, in Numbers 5.6, 7, 8. and largely commented upon by the learned Ainsworth out of Maimonides his Treaty of Robbery.
And in this case we need not doubt but that God will accept of a willing mind; and every merciful and good man whom we have injured, will pity, pardon and forgive us,
And in this case we need not doubt but that God will accept of a willing mind; and every merciful and good man whom we have injured, will pity, pardon and forgive us,
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[ 2. ] For the composing of our mind in order to our waiting for the coming of our Lord by Death or Judgment, it is also necessary, that as we submit our selves with all humility to all persons whom we have justly offended, acknowledg our faults and crave their pardon,
[ 2. ] For the composing of our mind in order to our waiting for the coming of our Lord by Death or Judgement, it is also necessary, that as we submit our selves with all humility to all Persons whom we have justly offended, acknowledge our Faults and crave their pardon,
yet it is absolutely necessary, for without emptying our hearts of all rancour, malice, ill will and desire of revenge, we cannot obtain peace with men;
yet it is absolutely necessary, for without emptying our hearts of all rancour, malice, ill will and desire of revenge, we cannot obtain peace with men;
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If thou bring thy gift to the Altar, &c. go first and be reconciled to thy Brother, NONLATINALPHABET, do thy endeavour at least to appease his anger and make him friends with thee, then come and offer thy gift.
If thou bring thy gift to the Altar, etc. go First and be reconciled to thy Brother,, do thy endeavour At least to appease his anger and make him Friends with thee, then come and offer thy gift.
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This is a Doctrine directly contrary to the principle of the Stoicks, (a Sect of Philosophers who pretended to be most sublime and refined in their Morals) which was this, That a wise man ought not to pardon another mans faults,
This is a Doctrine directly contrary to the principle of the Stoics, (a Sect of Philosophers who pretended to be most sublime and refined in their Morals) which was this, That a wise man ought not to pardon Another men Faults,
But the wise Seneca was of another mind, who saith, That it is the character of a great Soul to despise injuries, and that nothing is more glorious then to change enmity into amity.
But the wise Senecca was of Another mind, who Says, That it is the character of a great Soul to despise injuries, and that nothing is more glorious then to change enmity into amity.
when he came to make satisfaction, I remember not that thou didst strike me; as thinking it a wiser part not to acknowledg the wrong then to repay it.
when he Come to make satisfaction, I Remember not that thou didst strike me; as thinking it a Wiser part not to acknowledge the wrong then to repay it.
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He severely threatned the Edomites and Philistines for their revengeful usage of the Jews, I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my People Israel, and they shall do in Edom according to my anger and fury,
He severely threatened the Edomites and philistines for their revengeful usage of the jews, I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my People Israel, and they shall do in Edom according to my anger and fury,
This is his glory and delight, because he is merciful and gracious, long suffering and abundant in goodness, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, transgression and sin.
This is his glory and delight, Because he is merciful and gracious, long suffering and abundant in Goodness, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity, Transgression and since.
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Now this kind and indulgent disposition of Mind, which is the perfection of the divine Nature, the holy Apostles recommend to our imitation and practice;
Now this kind and indulgent disposition of Mind, which is the perfection of the divine Nature, the holy Apostles recommend to our imitation and practice;
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the consideration hereof should melt us into love and tenderness towards our offended Brother, for the wrongs and injuries which he hath forgiven us are infinitely greater,
the consideration hereof should melt us into love and tenderness towards our offended Brother, for the wrongs and injuries which he hath forgiven us Are infinitely greater,
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our offences against him are like Beams; theirs against us, but as Motes; ours for Number and Magnitude are Ten thousand Talents; theirs for paucity and meanness,
our offences against him Are like Beams; theirs against us, but as Motes; ours for Number and Magnitude Are Ten thousand Talents; theirs for paucity and meanness,
but a hundred pence, and since he hath so frankly forgiven us, Reason and Ingenuity should engage us to be very easie to forgive those that have offended us freely and fully, unfeignedly and cordially from our very Hearts.
but a hundred pence, and since he hath so frankly forgiven us, Reason and Ingenuity should engage us to be very easy to forgive those that have offended us freely and Fully, unfeignedly and cordially from our very Hearts.
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This the great King in the Parable insisteth much upon to his ungrateful Servant: I forgave thee all that Debt thou owedst me, because thou desiredst me;
This the great King in the Parable insisteth much upon to his ungrateful Servant: I forgave thee all that Debt thou owedest me, Because thou desiredst me;
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(1) The benefits which we gain by forgiving injuries are very considerable, such are freedom from all those unreasonable Passions of envy, hatred, malice and desire of Revenge, which are continually fretting and vexatious to our Spirits,
(1) The benefits which we gain by forgiving injuries Are very considerable, such Are freedom from all those unreasonable Passion of envy, hatred, malice and desire of Revenge, which Are continually fretting and vexatious to our Spirits,
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the offence is to us, as if it had never been committed: Envyings, Strife and Contentions cease, together with the sources of them; anger, malice, pride, emulation;
the offence is to us, as if it had never been committed: Envyings, Strife and Contentions cease, together with the sources of them; anger, malice, pride, emulation;
in the room whereof springs up charity, kindness, gentleness, meekness, humility, long sufferings, patience, and other God like Vertues, which are the Riches and Beauty;
in the room whereof springs up charity, kindness, gentleness, meekness, humility, long sufferings, patience, and other God like Virtues, which Are the Riches and Beauty;
not that our forgiving our Brethren without the concurrence of other divine Graces and holy Duties, is alone sufficient to entitle us to the remission of our Sins;
not that our forgiving our Brothers without the concurrence of other divine Graces and holy Duties, is alone sufficient to entitle us to the remission of our Sins;
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(2) The inconveniencies which do attend the neglect of this Duty are very dangerous and hurtful, the implacable and irreconcilable Person encreaseth his own sorrows;
(2) The inconveniences which do attend the neglect of this Duty Are very dangerous and hurtful, the implacable and irreconcilable Person increases his own sorrows;
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the Man that meditates it, is always restless, his very Soul is stung, swells and boiles, is in pain and anguish, hath no ease, no enjoyment of it self so long as this passion reigns:
the Man that meditates it, is always restless, his very Soul is stung, Swells and boils, is in pain and anguish, hath no ease, no enjoyment of it self so long as this passion reigns:
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and doth he ask forgivness of the Lord? God will surely keep his sins in remembrance, and repay him in his own kind and measure, he that is pitiful and merciful to his offending Brother, shall find mercy from God;
and does he ask Forgiveness of the Lord? God will surely keep his Sins in remembrance, and repay him in his own kind and measure, he that is pitiful and merciful to his offending Brother, shall find mercy from God;
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God will deal with him according to the demerit of his sins, and appoint him his portion with the reprobate Angels, whose example he imitated in implacable malice and revenge, this will be the dreadful sentence of malediction;
God will deal with him according to the demerit of his Sins, and appoint him his portion with the Reprobate Angels, whose Exampl he imitated in implacable malice and revenge, this will be the dreadful sentence of malediction;
therefore the great Men of the World (who have been prone to remember affronts and injuries with the highest resentments) when they come to Die, look upon Forgivness and Charity as necessary preparations for their change;
Therefore the great Men of the World (who have been prove to Remember affronts and injuries with the highest resentments) when they come to Die, look upon Forgiveness and Charity as necessary preparations for their change;
who passeth by innumerable indignities, and poureth down showers of bounty and mercy upon them that provoke him to wrath and indignation against them every day.
who passes by innumerable indignities, and pours down showers of bounty and mercy upon them that provoke him to wrath and Indignation against them every day.
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A chief part of our readiness and preparation to meet our Lord, consists in doing all the good we can while we live with unwearied diligence and expedition;
A chief part of our readiness and preparation to meet our Lord, consists in doing all the good we can while we live with unwearied diligence and expedition;
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and to secure to our selves a right and title to that exceeding great and eternal weight of Glory, which is reserved in Heaven, for all those that are rich in works of Piety, Justice, and Charity.
and to secure to our selves a right and title to that exceeding great and Eternal weight of Glory, which is reserved in Heaven, for all those that Are rich in works of Piety, justice, and Charity.
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and inspired with immortal Souls, which are endowed with reason and understanding as well as ours, they lively represent us in all the natural Characters and Features of Body and Soul,
and inspired with immortal Souls, which Are endowed with reason and understanding as well as ours, they lively represent us in all the natural Characters and Features of Body and Soul,
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they are lyable to the same Fortunes and distinguishing Titles of Honour and Dignity, purchased with the same precious Blood, comprehended in the same Covenant of Life and Peace, partakers of the same common Salvation,
they Are liable to the same Fortune's and distinguishing Titles of Honour and Dignity, purchased with the same precious Blood, comprehended in the same Covenant of Life and Peace, partakers of the same Common Salvation,
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In particular, we are to do good to the House-hold of Faith, i. e. to the Catholick Church of Christ extended from one end of the Earth to the other, which he hath redeemed with his Blood;
In particular, we Are to do good to the Household of Faith, i. e. to the Catholic Church of christ extended from one end of the Earth to the other, which he hath redeemed with his Blood;
That he would maintain his truth, and preserve the beauty of our Religious Government, and abate our heats and animosities, that we may not by our peevish differencies and unnecessary divisions open a gap for the common Enemy to invade us;
That he would maintain his truth, and preserve the beauty of our Religious Government, and abate our heats and animosities, that we may not by our peevish differences and unnecessary divisions open a gap for the Common Enemy to invade us;
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but may agree in this great and good work, to defend and promote the honour and interest of our Reformed Religion, against those that are deeply engaged to destroy it;
but may agree in this great and good work, to defend and promote the honour and Interest of our Reformed Religion, against those that Are deeply engaged to destroy it;
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to lift holy hands in prayer, and to cry mightily unto God, who would have his People not to hold their peace for Jerusalem 's sake, nor give him rest till he hath made her a praise in the earth;
to lift holy hands in prayer, and to cry mightily unto God, who would have his People not to hold their peace for Jerusalem is sake, nor give him rest till he hath made her a praise in the earth;
but especially to the poor Members of Christ, whom we are to prefer above others; for the good we do unto them our Lord will accept as done unto himself:
but especially to the poor Members of christ, whom we Are to prefer above Others; for the good we do unto them our Lord will accept as done unto himself:
Tho' they are little in the esteem of the World, and mean in their own Eyes, as Abraham and Jacob were, dust and ashes, less than the least of Gods mercies, yet they are very dear to Christ, more precious than fine Gold, Job 23.10. His Jewels, Mal. 3.17. made up of the precious graces of the Spirit, all glorious within, being beautified with divine vertues;
Though they Are little in the esteem of the World, and mean in their own Eyes, as Abraham and Jacob were, dust and Ashes, less than the least of God's Mercies, yet they Are very dear to christ, more precious than fine Gold, Job 23.10. His Jewels, Malachi 3.17. made up of the precious graces of the Spirit, all glorious within, being beautified with divine Virtues;
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To this end and purpose God hath intrusted us with several advantages and gifts of Nature and Fortune, with more or less of Riches, Power, Wisdom, Strength, Authority, Reputation,
To this end and purpose God hath Entrusted us with several advantages and Gifts of Nature and Fortune, with more or less of Riches, Power, Wisdom, Strength, authority, Reputation,
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God hath laid the practice of doing good so near the heart of Piety he hath enforced it with so many affectionate and persuasive Arguments and gracious Promises,
God hath laid the practice of doing good so near the heart of Piety he hath Enforced it with so many affectionate and persuasive Arguments and gracious Promises,
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and terrible Threatnings, that we may safely conclude from thence, that a principal part of our preparation for Heaven lies in doing good to the Souls and Bodies of Men;
and terrible Threatenings, that we may safely conclude from thence, that a principal part of our preparation for Heaven lies in doing good to the Souls and Bodies of Men;
To abound in every good Work, to shew mercy with cheerfulness, to put on Bowels of mercy, to be kind and tender hearted one towards another, to be rich in good Works:
To abound in every good Work, to show mercy with cheerfulness, to put on Bowels of mercy, to be kind and tender hearted one towards Another, to be rich in good Works:
and if we dispense it not well and wisely, but hoard it up as the unprofitable Servant did his Talent in a Napkin, the rust and canker thereof will be a Witness against us, and convince us of our unmercifulness in doing no good with it;
and if we dispense it not well and wisely, but hoard it up as the unprofitable Servant did his Talon in a Napkin, the rust and canker thereof will be a Witness against us, and convince us of our unmercifulness in doing no good with it;
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for St. James saith, mercy rejoyceth against Judgment. NONLATINALPHABET, triumpheth over it, for the merciful shall obtain mercy, our Saviour doth not say, that they shall Merit mercy at the hand of God, but obtain mercy;
for Saint James Says, mercy Rejoiceth against Judgement., Triumpheth over it, for the merciful shall obtain mercy, our Saviour does not say, that they shall Merit mercy At the hand of God, but obtain mercy;
the reason is plain, for when we have done all we are unprofitable Servants, and have not at all benefitted the infinitely Glorious and Blessed God by our services,
the reason is plain, for when we have done all we Are unprofitable Servants, and have not At all benefited the infinitely Glorious and Blessed God by our services,
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but only done that which was our Duty, and therefore must expect to receive our reward from Gods free mercy and not of merit, St. James is very express, Chap. 1.14.
but only done that which was our Duty, and Therefore must expect to receive our reward from God's free mercy and not of merit, Saint James is very express, Chap. 1.14.
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or more effectually prevail with God to shew us mercy, then this of mercifulness, which is an Odour of a sweet smell, a Sacrifice acceptable and well-pleasing to God:
or more effectually prevail with God to show us mercy, then this of mercifulness, which is an Odour of a sweet smell, a Sacrifice acceptable and Well-pleasing to God:
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the consideration whereof should induce us upon all occasions and opportunities to do good; to be rich, copious in good Works; ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for our selves, (not for our heirs and executors) a good foundation against the time to come, that we may lay hold on eternal Life.
the consideration whereof should induce us upon all occasions and opportunities to do good; to be rich, copious in good Works; ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for our selves, (not for our Heirs and Executors) a good Foundation against the time to come, that we may lay hold on Eternal Life.
A Life, which may be held when the last general conflagration shall have melted all the Treasures of the World, our good works will abide that Tryal, the Inheritance unto which they follow us is incorruptible, undefiled,
A Life, which may be held when the last general conflagration shall have melted all the Treasures of the World, our good works will abide that Trial, the Inheritance unto which they follow us is incorruptible, undefiled,
and to do a most delightful and pleasant Work, (even in the Opinion of Epicurus himself, the great Patron of pleasure) which is accompanied with satisfaction in the present performance of it,
and to do a most delightful and pleasant Work, (even in the Opinion of Epicurus himself, the great Patron of pleasure) which is accompanied with satisfaction in the present performance of it,
and in the after reflection doth yield a huge refreshment to our Minds, and a spring of peace and joy to our Souls, which far exceeds all sensual and bodily delights,
and in the After reflection does yield a huge refreshment to our Minds, and a spring of peace and joy to our Souls, which Far exceeds all sensual and bodily delights,
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but prepared for us from the foundation of the World, and freely bestowed upon us for our obedience to his Holy Laws in being kind and merciful to his suffering Servants.
but prepared for us from the Foundation of the World, and freely bestowed upon us for our Obedience to his Holy Laws in being kind and merciful to his suffering Servants.
(5) The preparation which our Lord requires to fit us for his coming, consists in keeping Conscience clear and free from offence, either by abstaining from all filthiness of flesh and spirit,
(5) The preparation which our Lord requires to fit us for his coming, consists in keeping Conscience clear and free from offence, either by abstaining from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit,
or by a sincere endeavour (if the mind and Conscience be defiled) to get the guilt of sin done away by Godly sorrow, which worketh Repentance unto Salvation:
or by a sincere endeavour (if the mind and Conscience be defiled) to get the guilt of since done away by Godly sorrow, which works Repentance unto Salvation:
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for so St. Paul directs us, (alluding to the purifying under the Law by the sprinkling of Blood.) To get our hearts sprinkled from an evil Conscience,
for so Saint Paul directs us, (alluding to the purifying under the Law by the sprinkling of Blood.) To get our hearts sprinkled from an evil Conscience,
He felt the sweetness and comfort of it in his Soul, when he was by the malice of the Jews imprisoned at Jerusalem and brought before the Sanhedrim, where he makes this solemn profession;
He felt the sweetness and Comfort of it in his Soul, when he was by the malice of the jews imprisoned At Jerusalem and brought before the Sanhedrim, where he makes this solemn profession;
Men and Brethren, I have lived in all good Conscience before God: Tho' Tertullus impleaded him with all the insinuative Arts of Learning and Eloquence;
Men and Brothers, I have lived in all good Conscience before God: Though Tertullus impleaded him with all the insinuative Arts of Learning and Eloquence;
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See here the great advantage a good man hath of his Adversaries, and what invisible supports a good Conscience affords in the day of danger and adversity:
See Here the great advantage a good man hath of his Adversaries, and what invisible supports a good Conscience affords in the day of danger and adversity:
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Inocency and Virtue animate him with boldness and confidence against all their accusations and terrors, and lay the firmest foundation of a durable contentment and satisfaction:
Innocency and Virtue animate him with boldness and confidence against all their accusations and terrors, and lay the firmest Foundation of a durable contentment and satisfaction:
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therefore Seneca represents the mind of a wise man by the state of the superior Regions, which were free from storms and tempests, always serene and temperate.
Therefore Senecca represents the mind of a wise man by the state of the superior Regions, which were free from storms and tempests, always serene and temperate.
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This made Paul and Silas when they were cast into Prison and thrust into the inner Dungeon, and their Feet mast fast in the Stocks, sing divine Hymns and Songs of praise to God.
This made Paul and Silas when they were cast into Prison and thrust into the inner Dungeon, and their Feet mast fast in the Stocks, sing divine Hymns and Songs of praise to God.
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In these sad and miserable circumstances, when there was none to pity and comfort him, the conscience of his own innocence and integrity supported his Spirit:
In these sad and miserable Circumstances, when there was none to pity and Comfort him, the conscience of his own innocence and integrity supported his Spirit:
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and to say with the blessed Apostle, The time of my departure is at hand, I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;
and to say with the blessed Apostle, The time of my departure is At hand, I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;
Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the Righteous Judge shall give me (of his free grace) at that day. My Soul shall enjoy it at my dissolution, my whole man at the general resurrection:
Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the Righteous Judge shall give me (of his free grace) At that day. My Soul shall enjoy it At my dissolution, my Whole man At the general resurrection:
Such a comfortable departure as this, free from the stings & accusations of Conscience, is worth the most solicitous care & earnest endeavour of a Christians whole life;
Such a comfortable departure as this, free from the stings & accusations of Conscience, is worth the most solicitous care & earnest endeavour of a Christians Whole life;
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and with a cheerful countenance to stand before the Son of Man, and to say with Hezekiah, Remember now, o Lord, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth,
and with a cheerful countenance to stand before the Son of Man, and to say with Hezekiah, remember now, oh Lord, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth,
But on the contrary, the case of a wicked man will be very deplorable, when he falls into any calamity or affliction, pain or Sickness, when the days of darkness are at hand:
But on the contrary, the case of a wicked man will be very deplorable, when he falls into any calamity or affliction, pain or Sickness, when the days of darkness Are At hand:
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The mighty Monarchs of the world, such as Nero, Tyberius, Caligula, &c. who are above the reach of human Justice, these are not exempted from the disquiets and stings of Conscience;
The mighty Monarchs of the world, such as Nero, Tiberius, Caligula, etc. who Are above the reach of human justice, these Are not exempted from the disquiets and stings of Conscience;
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Therefore it very nearly concerns us to make a strict and severe inspection into our Consciences, to state our Account right between God and our Souls:
Therefore it very nearly concerns us to make a strict and severe inspection into our Consciences, to state our Account right between God and our Souls:
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For if any sin remain uncrossed, it concerns us as much as our everlasting happiness is worth, to set about it with all possible speed and diligence, to give no rest to our Eyes,
For if any since remain uncrossed, it concerns us as much as our everlasting happiness is worth, to Set about it with all possible speed and diligence, to give no rest to our Eyes,
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(6) That we may be ready for the coming of our Lord, it is necessity that we bear with patience and constancy, the various troubles and tryals which we may meet with in this Life;
(6) That we may be ready for the coming of our Lord, it is necessity that we bear with patience and constancy, the various Troubles and trials which we may meet with in this Life;
even as the Israelites went through many hardships in their peregrination through the Wilderness to the Land of Canaan; so must we in our Pilgrimage through this World, to the Inheritance which is above, reserved in Heaven for us.
even as the Israelites went through many hardships in their peregrination through the Wilderness to the Land of Canaan; so must we in our Pilgrimage through this World, to the Inheritance which is above, reserved in Heaven for us.
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Now many of the promises are of a long date and distance from us, the reward is given to those that hold out unto the end, wherefore the Apostle adviseth us;
Now many of the promises Are of a long date and distance from us, the reward is given to those that hold out unto the end, Wherefore the Apostle adviseth us;
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endured the Cross with all the concomitants of it, despifing the shame and disgrace poured on him by his Enemies, and is set down as a glorious and triumphing conqueror over Sin and Satan, Death and Hell, at the Right Hand of the Throne of God;
endured the Cross with all the concomitants of it, despifing the shame and disgrace poured on him by his Enemies, and is Set down as a glorious and triumphing conqueror over since and Satan, Death and Hell, At the Right Hand of the Throne of God;
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and did mildly bear the injuries and reproaches of his Enemies, without any inward fretting or vexing his Spirit, without any immoderate anger, hatred or revenge towards them.
and did mildly bear the injuries and Reproaches of his Enemies, without any inward fretting or vexing his Spirit, without any immoderate anger, hatred or revenge towards them.
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for if God in his Providence is pleased to order us our Portion of troubles here, his design herein is to exercise our Graces, to wean us from the World, to prepare us for Death, and fit us for Heaven;
for if God in his Providence is pleased to order us our Portion of Troubles Here, his Design herein is to exercise our Graces, to wean us from the World, to prepare us for Death, and fit us for Heaven;
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery Tryal, (which is sent by God for the tryal and exercise of your Grace,) but rejoyce in as much as ye are partakers of Christs sufferings;
beloved, think it not strange Concerning the fiery Trial, (which is sent by God for the trial and exercise of your Grace,) but rejoice in as much as you Are partakers of Christ sufferings;
(7) A brisk and lively apprehension of God's all seeing Eye upon, and inspection over us in all our ways, will conduce much to the fitting us for our great change.
(7) A brisk and lively apprehension of God's all seeing Eye upon, and inspection over us in all our ways, will conduce much to the fitting us for our great change.
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It was Seneca 's Advice to Lucilius, whatsoever he was doing, to imagine that Cato, or Scipio, or Loelius, or some of the Roman worthies did behold him,
It was Senecca is advice to Lucilius, whatsoever he was doing, to imagine that Cato, or Scipio, or Loelius, or Some of the Roman worthies did behold him,
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Heard him gladly and did many things in obedience and conformity to his Doctrine; both in his private conversation, abstaining from several sins and impieties;
Herd him gladly and did many things in Obedience and conformity to his Doctrine; both in his private Conversation, abstaining from several Sins and impieties;
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And St. John the Apostle, by his gravity, presence, and ghostly advice and counsel, wrought so effectually upon a common Thief and Cut-throat, that he laid down his weapons of hostility, trembled and wept bitterly, and in the words of my Author, was re-baptized in his own tears,
And Saint John the Apostle, by his gravity, presence, and ghostly Advice and counsel, wrought so effectually upon a Common Thief and Cutthroat, that he laid down his weapons of hostility, trembled and wept bitterly, and in the words of my Author, was Rebaptized in his own tears,
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Now if the presence of a vertuous person whom we venerate hath so great an influence upon mens practice, certainly the belief of Gods observing Eye upon us will be of greater force to make us stand in awe and sin not:
Now if the presence of a virtuous person whom we venerate hath so great an influence upon men's practice, Certainly the belief of God's observing Eye upon us will be of greater force to make us stand in awe and since not:
Who saith in his heart no eye seeth me? I am compassed about with darkness, the walls cover me, and no body seeth me, what need I to fear? the most high will not remember my sin, such a man only feareth the eyes of men.
Who Says in his heart no eye sees me? I am compassed about with darkness, the walls cover me, and no body sees me, what need I to Fear? the most high will not Remember my since, such a man only fears the eyes of men.
and penetrate to the bottom of our intrails, and clearly and fully discern our secret atheism and unbelief, our hypocrisie and dissimulation, our affections, inclinations,
and penetrate to the bottom of our entrails, and clearly and Fully discern our secret atheism and unbelief, our hypocrisy and dissimulation, our affections, inclinations,
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neither were the interior parts of Beasts offered in Sacrifice, when they are excoriated, imbowelled and divided per spinam Dorsi, more obvious to the heathen Magicians, whose duty it was to observe the colour, shape, defects,
neither were the interior parts of Beasts offered in Sacrifice, when they Are excoriated, emboweled and divided per spinam Dorsi, more obvious to the heathen Magicians, whose duty it was to observe the colour, shape, defects,
Seneca told Lucilius, God is near unto us, he is with us, an observer of our good and evil actions, the searcher of our hearts, who knows the secret motions, counsels,
Senecca told Lucilius, God is near unto us, he is with us, an observer of our good and evil actions, the searcher of our hearts, who knows the secret motions, Counsels,
and make us as circumspect and cautious of our thoughts, words, and works, as if we visibly saw him standing before our eyes, writing down every action of our life in order to call us to account for it.
and make us as circumspect and cautious of our thoughts, words, and works, as if we visibly saw him standing before our eyes, writing down every actium of our life in order to call us to account for it.
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if we set him before our Eyes here, as an observer and witness of our actions, for thereby our hearts will be over-awed with a sense of his omnipresence,
if we Set him before our Eyes Here, as an observer and witness of our actions, for thereby our hearts will be overawed with a sense of his omnipresence,
(8) That we may be ready for a comfortable passage into the eternal World, it is necessary that we possess our Souls with frequent Thoughts of Death and Mortallity.
(8) That we may be ready for a comfortable passage into the Eternal World, it is necessary that we possess our Souls with frequent Thoughts of Death and Mortality.
This is the earnest and pathetical charge of the merciful and compassionate God, who is very heartily concerned for the everlasting happiness of Men, by his eminent Servant Moses, (whom he was pleased to make choice of to be the Commander and Governour of a numerous People) he bespeaks them in a most affectionate and obliging manner, to remember the days of old, what great things he had done for them;
This is the earnest and pathetical charge of the merciful and compassionate God, who is very heartily concerned for the everlasting happiness of Men, by his eminent Servant Moses, (whom he was pleased to make choice of to be the Commander and Governor of a numerous People) he bespeaks them in a most affectionate and obliging manner, to Remember the days of old, what great things he had done for them;
in chosing them for his People, and delivering them from the hand of Pharaoh King of Egypt, by a mighty hand and an out stretched arm, in preserving them at the Red Sea,
in choosing them for his People, and delivering them from the hand of Pharaoh King of Egypt, by a mighty hand and an out stretched arm, in preserving them At the Read Sea,
We are now Gods peculiar People, he is as solicitous for our happiness and salvation as once he was for the Israelites, and with the same tender affection doth he importune us to consider our end,
We Are now God's peculiar People, he is as solicitous for our happiness and salvation as once he was for the Israelites, and with the same tender affection does he importune us to Consider our end,
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being then that we are such weak creatures, we should pray with David, Lord make me to know my end and the number of my days, that I may know how frail I am, and how near to death;
being then that we Are such weak creatures, we should pray with David, Lord make me to know my end and the number of my days, that I may know how frail I am, and how near to death;
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so teach us to number our days that we (passing by the cares the glories and pleasures of this World) may apply our hearts with all diligence unto true wisdom, which is to be wise unto Salvation.
so teach us to number our days that we (passing by the Cares the Glories and pleasures of this World) may apply our hearts with all diligence unto true Wisdom, which is to be wise unto Salvation.
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In the presence of dying Persons, there is represented both to our eye and mind many objects, that will naturally suggest to us holy Meditations, serious and awful Thoughts of Death and Eternity.
In the presence of dying Persons, there is represented both to our eye and mind many objects, that will naturally suggest to us holy Meditations, serious and awful Thoughts of Death and Eternity.
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and his Body ere long will be a prey to Death, and be laid down in the cold and silent Grave, where the Worms shall be its companions till it hath put on rottenness and corruption.
and his Body ere long will be a prey to Death, and be laid down in the cold and silent Grave, where the Worms shall be its Sodales till it hath put on rottenness and corruption.
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My Body which I am now so indulgent and tender of shall be wrapped in a Shroud, be nailed up in a Coffin, and carried forth as the Widow of Nain 's Son was, upon the shoulders of men, to be intombed in the Grave the House of all living;
My Body which I am now so indulgent and tender of shall be wrapped in a Shroud, be nailed up in a Coffin, and carried forth as the Widow of Nain is Son was, upon the shoulders of men, to be entombed in the Grave the House of all living;
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(II) I proceed now to the second thing in order of method, which is to manifest the urgent necessity of this readiness, and the great obligations which lie upon us to be always prepared for death,
(II) I proceed now to the second thing in order of method, which is to manifest the urgent necessity of this readiness, and the great obligations which lie upon us to be always prepared for death,
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The omniscient God, (who certainly knows what is best for our present good, and future happiness) hath very warmly pressed it home upon our hearts, by many Precepts and Commands:
The omniscient God, (who Certainly knows what is best for our present good, and future happiness) hath very warmly pressed it home upon our hearts, by many Precepts and Commands:
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life it self is very short and uncertain, and Death inevitable, and if we be not prepared for our change by inherent holiness and sanctification, we shall fall short of happiness.
life it self is very short and uncertain, and Death inevitable, and if we be not prepared for our change by inherent holiness and sanctification, we shall fallen short of happiness.
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(1) The omniscient God (who certainly knows what is best for our present good and future happiness) hath very warmly and earnestly pressed it home upon our hearts by many precepts, which he hath inculcated in the Scriptures;
(1) The omniscient God (who Certainly knows what is best for our present good and future happiness) hath very warmly and earnestly pressed it home upon our hearts by many Precepts, which he hath inculcated in the Scriptures;
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like Lightning which in the twinkling of an eye, darts through the Air, and surprizes the Inhabitants of the Earth before they are aware of it, or can avoid it;
like Lightning which in the twinkling of an eye, darts through the Air, and surprises the Inhabitants of the Earth before they Are aware of it, or can avoid it;
This was the case of the old World, and of Sodom and Gomorrah, in the day of Noah and Lot; They did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
This was the case of the old World, and of Sodom and Gomorrah, in the day of Noah and Lot; They did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built;
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they went on securely in their luxurious courses, and lived in a careless regard of their Duty, till the day that Lot went out of Sodom; when God rained down fire and brimstone from Heaven upon them, and destroyed them all;
they went on securely in their luxurious courses, and lived in a careless regard of their Duty, till the day that Lot went out of Sodom; when God reigned down fire and brimstone from Heaven upon them, and destroyed them all;
Now the time of his coming being concealed from us, lays the greatest obligation upon us to be Vigilant, watch therefore, saith, our Saviour, watch and pray, for ye know not when the time is,
Now the time of his coming being concealed from us, lays the greatest obligation upon us to be Vigilant, watch Therefore, Says, our Saviour, watch and pray, for you know not when the time is,
and to be diligent and industrious in doing of our duty, that at what time soever our Lord cometh, we may be ready: Take heed to your selves lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with Surfeiting,
and to be diligent and Industria in doing of our duty, that At what time soever our Lord comes, we may be ready: Take heed to your selves lest At any time your hearts be overcharged with Surfeiting,
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to stand with cheerfulness and confidence, without fear of condemnation in the last Judgment, for the ungodly shall not stand in judgment, nor be able to lift up their heads before the presence of the severe Judge;
to stand with cheerfulness and confidence, without Fear of condemnation in the last Judgement, for the ungodly shall not stand in judgement, nor be able to lift up their Heads before the presence of the severe Judge;
The design of our Lord in the Parable of the Ten Virgins is to press upon all Christians the urgent necessity of a constant preparation for his coming;
The Design of our Lord in the Parable of the Ten Virgins is to press upon all Christians the urgent necessity of a constant preparation for his coming;
and they trimmed their Lamps, and took care to prepare themselves for the Bridegrooms coming, by which means they being found ready; were at his coming admitted by him into the place of Nuptial entertainments.
and they trimmed their Lamps, and took care to prepare themselves for the Bridegrooms coming, by which means they being found ready; were At his coming admitted by him into the place of Nuptial entertainments.
But the indiscretion of the improvident and formal Professors, lay in pleasing themselves with an NONLATINALPHABET, a false Ʋnction, they traded for the goodly Pearl, the rich Treasure hid in a Field, but they did it so unseasonably and coldly, that they were not sensible of their mistake, till it was too late to retrieve and amend it.
But the indiscretion of the improvident and formal Professors, lay in pleasing themselves with an, a false Ʋnction, they traded for the goodly Pearl, the rich Treasure hid in a Field, but they did it so unseasonably and coldly, that they were not sensible of their mistake, till it was too late to retrieve and amend it.
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and tho' they cryed with earnest intreaties and ingeminations, Lord, Lord, open to us, yet there was no admission for them, they were for ever excluded.
and though they cried with earnest entreaties and ingeminations, Lord, Lord, open to us, yet there was no admission for them, they were for ever excluded.
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which Scripture is thus interpreted by a learned Author. In whatsoever place therefore, whether of light or darkness, whether in the work of wickedness,
which Scripture is thus interpreted by a learned Author. In whatsoever place Therefore, whither of Light or darkness, whither in the work of wickedness,
we consist but of two parts, Body and Soul; and Solomon hath assured us that when we die, the body returns to the Earth from whence it originally came, Fundamentum ex pulvere, et in pulvere finis ejus,
we consist but of two parts, Body and Soul; and Solomon hath assured us that when we die, the body returns to the Earth from whence it originally Come, Fundamentum ex pulvere, et in pulvere finis His,
immediately upon its separation from the Body, so saith the Spirit, from henceforth, from the instant of their dying, the dead are blessed; and rest from their labours, from all the labours of their Christian calling, their Race is at an end, their course is finished,
immediately upon its separation from the Body, so Says the Spirit, from henceforth, from the instant of their dying, the dead Are blessed; and rest from their labours, from all the labours of their Christian calling, their Raze is At an end, their course is finished,
The solemn work of preparation for Death and Judgment is difficult, it is not every one that saith, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven,
The solemn work of preparation for Death and Judgement is difficult, it is not every one that Says, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven,
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'Tis a great work to die well, and unless we do lay up an ample stock of spiritual preparations, we shall never be able to go safely through the dark passage of death to Eternity.
It's a great work to die well, and unless we do lay up an ample stock of spiritual preparations, we shall never be able to go safely through the dark passage of death to Eternity.
no we must put forth the most painful efforts of our Souls, in mortifying our earthly Members, in conquering vicious habits, in regulating disordered appetites, in governing according to the Laws of reason and religion all the faculties of our Souls, in eradicating strong prejudices from our Understanings, in bending our obstinate and rebellious Will, in regulating unruly Affections, in taming wild extravagant Passions, in guarding our Hearts from vain Thoughts and inordinate Desires, in subduing powerful Lusts which war against the Soul;
no we must put forth the most painful efforts of our Souls, in mortifying our earthly Members, in conquering vicious habits, in regulating disordered appetites, in governing according to the Laws of reason and Religion all the faculties of our Souls, in eradicating strong prejudices from our Understanings, in bending our obstinate and rebellious Will, in regulating unruly Affections, in taming wild extravagant Passion, in guarding our Hearts from vain Thoughts and inordinate Desires, in subduing powerful Lustiest which war against the Soul;
in resisting temptations, and repelling the fiery darts of the professed Enemy of our Salvation, in fighting manfully under Christ's Banner against Sin, the World, the Devil,
in resisting temptations, and repelling the fiery darts of the professed Enemy of our Salvation, in fighting manfully under Christ's Banner against since, the World, the devil,
and unsavoury talk, in directing our steps in the straight path of holiness; in sustaining Crosses, Afflictions and Troubles with a generous patience and unshaken constancy;
and unsavoury talk, in directing our steps in the straight path of holiness; in sustaining Crosses, Afflictions and Troubles with a generous patience and unshaken constancy;
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doing our duty faithfully to God, conscientiously waiting upon him in his Ordinances, studying to know his Pleasure, to do his Will, to obey his Commands, to promote his Interest & advance his Glory in the World.
doing our duty faithfully to God, conscientiously waiting upon him in his Ordinances, studying to know his Pleasure, to do his Will, to obey his Commands, to promote his Interest & advance his Glory in the World.
then may ye also do good that are accustomed to do evil, Hence it is called renovation, a new creation, regeneration, a new birth, in which there is pain and difficulty.
then may you also do good that Are accustomed to do evil, Hence it is called renovation, a new creation, regeneration, a new birth, in which there is pain and difficulty.
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it requires presence of mind, and great wisdom, to regulate unruly Appetites, and to govern unnatural Lusts, which are fired by a small spark of temptations;
it requires presence of mind, and great Wisdom, to regulate unruly Appetites, and to govern unnatural Lustiest, which Are fired by a small spark of temptations;
and to withstand the allurements of pleasure, to refuse the courtships and solicitations of jolly Companions, to shun the snares of their wild examples,
and to withstand the allurements of pleasure, to refuse the courtships and solicitations of jolly Sodales, to shun the snares of their wild Examples,
and to bear with evenness and equanimity of mind the scoffs and sarcasms of those patrons and encouragers of Vice and Vanity, who can have no kindness for those that will not run with them the same risk of madness and extravagance.
and to bear with evenness and equanimity of mind the scoffs and sarcasms of those Patrons and encouragers of Vice and Vanity, who can have no kindness for those that will not run with them the same risk of madness and extravagance.
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Of all the outward blessings and comforts which God is pleased to bestow upon us in this life, he is not so frugal and provident in any of them as he is in the distribution of our time.
Of all the outward blessings and comforts which God is pleased to bestow upon us in this life, he is not so frugal and provident in any of them as he is in the distribution of our time.
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and to be sure (if we have any presence of Mind, and the use of our Reason) we shall then imploy every minute of it (which is free from disturbances and interruptions) in finishing our last preparatory work on Earth, in order to our appearing before our great Judge:
and to be sure (if we have any presence of Mind, and the use of our Reason) we shall then employ every minute of it (which is free from disturbances and interruptions) in finishing our last preparatory work on Earth, in order to our appearing before our great Judge:
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The urgent necessity of such a solemn preparation as I have described, will farther appear if we consider that life it self (which is the most valuable treasure, the richest Jewel in this World) is very short and uncertain, and Death inevitable. 1. Life is very short:
The urgent necessity of such a solemn preparation as I have described, will farther appear if we Consider that life it self (which is the most valuable treasure, the Richest Jewel in this World) is very short and uncertain, and Death inevitable. 1. Life is very short:
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And forasmuch as an Eagle (of all the Fowls of the Air) is the swiftest and strongest of wing, they shall mount up with wings as Eagles, which soar aloft in the Air,
And forasmuch as an Eagl (of all the Fowls of the Air) is the swiftest and Strongest of wing, they shall mount up with wings as Eagles, which soar aloft in the Air,
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Among the Evangelical Writers, we find St. Paul comparing it to a Race. And to the end we may perform our Christian Course well, he adviseth us to imitate the Roman and Grecian Racers, who when they were to run for the Prize, put off their cumbersom cloaths, that they might run with briskness and agility,
Among the Evangelical Writers, we find Saint Paul comparing it to a Raze. And to the end we may perform our Christian Course well, he adviseth us to imitate the Roman and Grecian Racers, who when they were to run for the Prize, put off their cumbersome clothes, that they might run with briskness and agility,
an inch long, saith Alcaeus, much shorter yet in the grave Moralists Opinions, who stile it but a Point. Punctum est quod vivimus, & adhuc puncto minus.
an inch long, Says Alcaeus, much shorter yet in the grave Moralists Opinions, who style it but a Point. Punctum est quod vivimus, & Adhoc puncto minus.
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But St. James, who spake by a more excellent spirit, represents it more diminutively, in that he calls it a meer Appearance. What is your life? it is even a Vapour that appeareth for a little while,
But Saint James, who spoke by a more excellent Spirit, represents it more diminutively, in that he calls it a mere Appearance. What is your life? it is even a Vapour that appears for a little while,
fewer yet in regard of the years of Abraham, whose life was prolonged but to one hundred threescore and fifteen years, and yet Moses saith of him, that he died in a good old Age,
fewer yet in regard of the Years of Abraham, whose life was prolonged but to one hundred threescore and fifteen Years, and yet Moses Says of him, that he died in a good old Age,
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In Moses 's time it was limited to threescore years and ten, and if by reason of strength men come to fourscore years (which is a singular and extraordinary favour) yet is their strength then but labour and sorrow;
In Moses is time it was limited to threescore Years and ten, and if by reason of strength men come to fourscore Years (which is a singular and extraordinary favour) yet is their strength then but labour and sorrow;
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and since we must shortly put off this Tabernacle of Flesh and Bones, it concerns us as much as our Souls are worth, to prepare them with grace and holiness, that they may be fit for the appearance of Christ,
and since we must shortly put off this Tabernacle of Flesh and Bones, it concerns us as much as our Souls Are worth, to prepare them with grace and holiness, that they may be fit for the appearance of christ,
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Death often comes when persons are most secure and careless, and least expect it. Dives (the representative of the Voluptuous World) promised himself long life, secular prosperity,
Death often comes when Persons Are most secure and careless, and least expect it. Dives (the representative of the Voluptuous World) promised himself long life, secular Prosperity,
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while we are seeking after the fulness of earthly contentments and delights, our Souls may be separated from the embraces of their Bodies, and all our hopes perish.
while we Are seeking After the fullness of earthly contentment's and delights, our Souls may be separated from the embraces of their Bodies, and all our hope's perish.
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Do not our lives depend upon many uncertainties, diseases, and fatal accidents? See we not, saith Seneca to Lucilius, How many incommodities do torment us;
Do not our lives depend upon many uncertainties, diseases, and fatal accidents? See we not, Says Senecca to Lucilius, How many incommodities do torment us;
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for by sin, Death (with all its antecedents, fore runners and harbingers) entred into the world, and so passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.
for by since, Death (with all its antecedents, before runners and harbingers) entered into the world, and so passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.
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Some die by Fevers, as Vespasian, Antonius, Julius the 2d. and Boniface the 9th; others by Apoplexies, as Valentinian the Emperor, Pope Paul the 2d. occasioned by his intemperate eating of Melons.
some die by Fevers, as Vespasian, Antonius, Julius the 2d. and Boniface the 9th; Others by Apoplexies, as Valentinian the Emperor, Pope Paul the 2d. occasioned by his intemperate eating of Melons.
Sometimes by Gouts, as Septimius Severus, Julius the 3d. Sozimus the Syrian, and Sixtus the 4th; others by the Stone and Cholick, as Gregory the 11th. and Pius the 5th; Some by Plurisies, as Gelasius the 2d.
Sometime by Gouts, as Septimius Severus, Julius the 3d. Sozimus the Syrian, and Sixtus the 4th; Others by the Stone and Cholic, as Gregory the 11th. and Pius the 5th; some by Pleurisies, as Gelasius the 2d.
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as Philippides the Comedian, when his Lauriat Poems were preferred; and Diaggoras of Rhodes, and Chilon the Philosopher, embracing their Sons crowned with Olympick Lawrels;
as Philippides the Comedian, when his Lauriat Poems were preferred; and Diaggoras of Rhodes, and Chilon the Philosopher, embracing their Sons crowned with Olympic Laurels;
O the havock and desolation which it made at the Sieges of Jerusalem and Samaria, when the poor miserable Jews did for very penury eat their Girdles, Shoes,
O the havoc and desolation which it made At the Sieges of Jerusalem and Samaria, when the poor miserable jews did for very penury eat their Girdles, Shoes,
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Who sees not then the absolute necessity of being always ready for his departure hence? No man dies so cheerfully as he that hath prepared and composed himself for it by a foregoing preparation.
Who sees not then the absolute necessity of being always ready for his departure hence? No man die so cheerfully as he that hath prepared and composed himself for it by a foregoing preparation.
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Of Kings and Counsellors of the Earth, of Princes and great Warriors, of Oppressors and Prisoners, of Captives and mean Persons, of Masters and Servants, of Small and Great, all go to the place of Silence, where the wicked cease from troubling,
Of Kings and Counsellors of the Earth, of Princes and great Warriors, of Oppressors's and Prisoners, of Captives and mean Persons, of Masters and Servants, of Small and Great, all go to the place of Silence, where the wicked cease from troubling,
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or else by the mighty power of God, their natural and corruptible bodies shall be changed into spiritual and incorruptible bodies, which change shall be equivalent to death;
or Else by the mighty power of God, their natural and corruptible bodies shall be changed into spiritual and incorruptible bodies, which change shall be equivalent to death;
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What is become of all the Egyptian, the Persian, the Grecian, and the Roman Monarchs, the Renowned Cesars, Julius and Augustus, celebrated in History for War and Peace? Where are the Egyptian Ptolomies, the Syrian Antiochus 's, the Theban Labacides 's, the famous Constantines, the pious Theodosiis 's,
What is become of all the Egyptian, the Persian, the Grecian, and the Roman Monarchs, the Renowned Caesars, Julius and Augustus, celebrated in History for War and Peace? Where Are the Egyptian Ptolomies, the Syrian Antiochus is, the Theban Labacides is, the famous Constantines, the pious Theodosiis is,
and all those Religious and Valiant Kings that have filled the Brittish Throne, and awfully sway'd the Scepter of this Kingdom in their several Ages, from William the Conquetor, to William our glorious Deliverer? all that remains of them is an imperfect Historical account of all their Vertues and Heroick Acts recorded in our English Annals.
and all those Religious and Valiant Kings that have filled the Brit Throne, and awfully swayed the Sceptre of this Kingdom in their several Ages, from William the Conquetor, to William our glorious Deliverer? all that remains of them is an imperfect Historical account of all their Virtues and Heroic Acts recorded in our English Annals.
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What is become of those wise and experienced Generals, Joshua, Othniel, Ehud, Barak, Gideon, &c. Achilles, Hannibal, &c. whose noble Exploits we read of in the Book of Judges, in Josephus 's History,
What is become of those wise and experienced Generals, joshua, Othniel, Ehud, Barak, gideon, etc. Achilles, Hannibal, etc. whose noble Exploits we read of in the Book of Judges, in Josephus is History,
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Where are now the Seven Angels of the Asiatick Churches, the Bishops of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, &c. where Christianity was once in its zenith,
Where Are now the Seven Angels of the Asiatic Churches, the Bishops of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, etc. where Christianity was once in its Zenith,
and flourished most gloriously? What is become of those extraordinary Lights of the African Churches, Panaenus, Clemens Alex: Origen, &c. incomparably furnished with divine and human learning? as also the rest of the Fathers of the Greek and Latin Churches, Irenaeus, Tertul. Chrys. August.
and flourished most gloriously? What is become of those extraordinary Lights of the African Churches, Panaenus, Clemens Alexander: Origen, etc. incomparably furnished with divine and human learning? as also the rest of the Father's of the Greek and Latin Churches, Irnaeus, Tertulian Chrys. August.
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Jerom. and multitudes more who enlightned the World with the knowledge of divine things, and shined as lights in their lives and conversations? These are all extinct in the Dust and mouldred to Atoms:
Jerome and Multitudes more who enlightened the World with the knowledge of divine things, and shined as lights in their lives and conversations? These Are all extinct in the Dust and mouldered to Atoms:
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and first of the bad) to this day, have filled the Roman Chair, and affected the Title of Oecumenical Bishops, and claimed an exorbitant Power and Supremacy over the Church of Christ,
and First of the bad) to this day, have filled the Roman Chair, and affected the Title of Ecumenical Bishops, and claimed an exorbitant Power and Supremacy over the Church of christ,
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for none but holy Souls shall stand with comfort before the Judgment Seat of Christ: only they that have walked uprightly, and wrought righteousness, shall stand in God's presence.
for none but holy Souls shall stand with Comfort before the Judgement Seat of christ: only they that have walked uprightly, and wrought righteousness, shall stand in God's presence.
who are they? who can say I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? The very best of Christians are not able to say sincerely and truly, that they are free from all guilt and pollution of sin in heart and life.
who Are they? who can say I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my since? The very best of Christians Are not able to say sincerely and truly, that they Are free from all guilt and pollution of since in heart and life.
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Such only then come under this denomination, who being purified from all filthiness in the precious Blood of Christ, are of a sincere and upright heart and conversation:
Such only then come under this denomination, who being purified from all filthiness in the precious Blood of christ, Are of a sincere and upright heart and Conversation:
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but also the inward frame and habitude of their mind, and conform not only their actions but their wills and desires, thoughts and affections to the rule of the divine Law,
but also the inward frame and habitude of their mind, and conform not only their actions but their wills and Desires, thoughts and affections to the Rule of the divine Law,
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They now see (as St. Paul saith) through a Glass darkly, but hereafter they shall see him face to face; and be abundantly satisfied with his presence and glory to all eternity;
They now see (as Saint Paul Says) through a Glass darkly, but hereafter they shall see him face to face; and be abundantly satisfied with his presence and glory to all eternity;
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and their joy shall no man take from them, Joh. 16.22. neither shall any be sharers with them in it but such only as are qualified for heaven by universal holiness;
and their joy shall no man take from them, John 16.22. neither shall any be sharers with them in it but such only as Are qualified for heaven by universal holiness;
nor Thieves, nor Covetous, nor Drunkards, nor Extortioners, nor any other sinners that are guilty of the works of the flesh, shall without sincere repentance enter into the Kingdom of God;
nor Thieves, nor Covetous, nor Drunkards, nor Extortioners, nor any other Sinners that Are guilty of the works of the Flesh, shall without sincere Repentance enter into the Kingdom of God;
when you will experimentally find what is here said to be true,) That no such workers of Iniquity shall have any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God.
when you will experimentally find what is Here said to be true,) That no such workers of Iniquity shall have any inheritance in the Kingdom of christ and of God.
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neither would they find any complacency in those pure and refined delights, because there is no suitableness in them to their constitutions and inclinations, which are wholy bent to the gross and transient satisfactions of this world, which perish in the using,
neither would they find any complacency in those pure and refined delights, Because there is no suitableness in them to their constitutions and inclinations, which Are wholly bent to the gross and Transient satisfactions of this world, which perish in the using,
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Heaven is the habitation of the Holy God, of spotless Angels, and glorified Souls; 'tis the Region of the purest Vertue, and the most perfect Holiness.
Heaven is the habitation of the Holy God, of spotless Angels, and glorified Souls; it's the Region of the Purest Virtue, and the most perfect Holiness.
If ever therefore we desire to enter into it, and to enjoy God in that blifsful place, we must make it our chiefest business to purifie our selves even as he is pure;
If ever Therefore we desire to enter into it, and to enjoy God in that blifsful place, we must make it our chiefest business to purify our selves even as he is pure;
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Having thus shewed wherein this preparation and readiness for Death and Judgment doth consist, and also manifested the indispensible necessity of it, I proceed to consider
Having thus showed wherein this preparation and readiness for Death and Judgement does consist, and also manifested the indispensible necessity of it, I proceed to Consider
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(1) The designation of the person to whom the administration of the last Judgment is committed, the Son of Man. (2) The certainty of his coming, he cometh. (3) The assignation of the time when he will come;
(1) The designation of the person to whom the administration of the last Judgement is committed, the Son of Man. (2) The certainty of his coming, he comes. (3) The assignation of the time when he will come;
These three things being duely considered wil make us very zealous in our preparations for the coming of Christ. i. The designation of the Person, to whom the administration of the last Judgment is committed, is a very proper motive to quicken us in this important work;
These three things being duly considered will make us very zealous in our preparations for the coming of christ. i. The designation of the Person, to whom the administration of the last Judgement is committed, is a very proper motive to quicken us in this important work;
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and by a real and proper parturition was born into the world, in the fulness of time, and at the very season which God had appointed for the redemption of Men, in respect whereof he stiles himself The Son of Man.
and by a real and proper parturition was born into the world, in the fullness of time, and At the very season which God had appointed for the redemption of Men, in respect whereof he stile himself The Son of Man.
because he is the Son of Man. This Doctrine of his second coming, our Saviour before his ascension into Heaven, gave in strict charge to his Apostles principally and publickly to preach unto the People;
Because he is the Son of Man. This Doctrine of his second coming, our Saviour before his Ascension into Heaven, gave in strict charge to his Apostles principally and publicly to preach unto the People;
He hath appointed a day in the which he will judge the world with righteousness, by a man, (that peculiar man mentioned in Daniel 's Vision) whom he hath ordained and confirmed under the broad Seal of Heaven, John 6.27.
He hath appointed a day in the which he will judge the world with righteousness, by a man, (that peculiar man mentioned in daniel is Vision) whom he hath ordained and confirmed under the broad Seal of Heaven, John 6.27.
to judg the world. The Lord himself shall descend from heaven, the Mediator between God and Man shall come in his own person, and not by a representative; every eye shall see him:
to judge the world. The Lord himself shall descend from heaven, the Mediator between God and Man shall come in his own person, and not by a representative; every eye shall see him:
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tho to agrandize his Advent, all the holy Angels shall attend him, He shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty Angels in flaming fire, to take vengeance of them that know not God,
though to aggrandise his Advent, all the holy Angels shall attend him, He shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty Angels in flaming fire, to take vengeance of them that know not God,
For his coming we should be always ready, because none but such as are in a prepared state shall pertake of the joys which God hath laid up for those that love him. ii. It is certain that the Son of Man will come;
For his coming we should be always ready, Because none but such as Are in a prepared state shall partake of the Joys which God hath laid up for those that love him. ii. It is certain that the Son of Man will come;
for not only the Greeks and Romans, (persons among whom Arts and Sciences, Learning and Policy have been improved to a considerable degree) but also the rude and barbarous people, among whom little of Policy,
for not only the Greeks and Roman, (Persons among whom Arts and Sciences, Learning and Policy have been improved to a considerable degree) but also the rude and barbarous people, among whom little of Policy,
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or Religion, or good Manners are to be met with, have been of this perswasion, That the Soul is immortal and destined to a future life, in joy or misery, according to its demerits in this life,
or Religion, or good Manners Are to be met with, have been of this persuasion, That the Soul is immortal and destined to a future life, in joy or misery, according to its demerits in this life,
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and that there shall pass future scrutinies after death upon the actions of this life. That there are places of rest and pleasure provided for good men.
and that there shall pass future Scrutinies After death upon the actions of this life. That there Are places of rest and pleasure provided for good men.
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On the other hand, that black and dismal Regions are assigned for wicked men, ubi fera regnat Erinnys, where they shall be tormented by infernal Furies, frightful Officers,
On the other hand, that black and dismal Regions Are assigned for wicked men, ubi fera Reigneth Erinnys, where they shall be tormented by infernal Furies, frightful Officers,
But suppose that this sort of men were wiser then all the world besides, yet it is a great piece of rudeness and incivility to maintain a Position contrary to the sentiments of all mankind:
But suppose that this sort of men were Wiser then all the world beside, yet it is a great piece of rudeness and incivility to maintain a Position contrary to the sentiments of all mankind:
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and their deriding the Doctrine of Christs Advent, and scurrilously sporting with that which we account an essential principle of the Christian Religion, is a clear agument of the truth and verity of it,
and their deriding the Doctrine of Christ Advent, and scurrilously sporting with that which we account an essential principle of the Christian Religion, is a clear argument of the truth and verity of it,
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In the following verses, he reflects their Argument, and shews that a thousand years (which by a Synecdoche, may be put for the longest revolution of time), is with an infinite and eternal God,
In the following Verses, he reflects their Argument, and shows that a thousand Years (which by a Synecdoche, may be put for the longest revolution of time), is with an infinite and Eternal God,
in fluxu & corpore temporum, as Tertul. saith, in every Age and Generation there being more or less to be gathered into Christ's Sheepfold, which shall obtain Salvation;
in fluxu & corpore Temporum, as Tertulian Says, in every Age and Generation there being more or less to be gathered into Christ's Sheepfold, which shall obtain Salvation;
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and tho there are strifes and contentions, divisions and schisms within the Church's Bosom, which break her peace and unity, by a voluntary recession of some of her members from her Communion, upon the account of stricter Purity, which was the Plea of Parmenian and Petilian in the last Conference at Carthage, of Felicissimus and his Brethren for their separation from St. Cyprian, and of the Meletians, Luciferians, and Donatists in general;
and though there Are strifes and contentions, divisions and schisms within the Church's Bosom, which break her peace and unity, by a voluntary recession of Some of her members from her Communion, upon the account of Stricter Purity, which was the Plea of Parmenian and Petilian in the last Conference At Carthage, of Felicissimus and his Brothers for their separation from Saint Cyprian, and of the Meletians, Luciferians, and Donatists in general;
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and undermine the Faith of Christ in some one or more essential Branches of it; yet these things must be, that they which are approved may be made manifest:
and undermine the Faith of christ in Some one or more essential Branches of it; yet these things must be, that they which Are approved may be made manifest:
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We have the highest testimony that can be given to confirm us in the belief of this Article of our Faith, viz. of good men, who spake by the Inspiration of the Holy Ghost, of blessed and glorious Angels, of God,
We have the highest testimony that can be given to confirm us in the belief of this Article of our Faith, viz. of good men, who spoke by the Inspiration of the Holy Ghost, of blessed and glorious Angels, of God,
To the Prophet Daniel he communicated this great truth in a vision by night, to whom this great Assize was represented after the manner of the great Synedrion or Consistory of Israel; Wherein the Pater Judicii had his Assessors (as afterwards Constantine the Great had in the Synod of Nice) sitting semi-circle wise before him, from his right hand to his left.
To the Prophet daniel he communicated this great truth in a vision by night, to whom this great Assize was represented After the manner of the great Synedrion or Consistory of Israel; Wherein the Pater Judicii had his Assessors (as afterwards Constantine the Great had in the Synod of Nicaenae) sitting Semicircle wise before him, from his right hand to his left.
He beheld till the Thrones were pitched down, for the Senators to sit upon, and the Ancient of Days (Pater Consistorii, who is the King and Judge of all;
He beheld till the Thrones were pitched down, for the Senators to fit upon, and the Ancient of Days (Pater Consistory, who is the King and Judge of all;
and the Books, viz. of Conscience, and of God's eternal Decree were opened, and behold, one like the Son of man came with the Clouds of Heaven, &c. a very lively description of Christ's Advent;
and the Books, viz. of Conscience, and of God's Eternal decree were opened, and behold, one like the Son of man Come with the Clouds of Heaven, etc. a very lively description of Christ's Advent;
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It was an Article of this holy Patriarch's Faith, that at the end of the World, the day of the general Resurrection and Judgment, Jesus Christ should appear in person on Earth,
It was an Article of this holy Patriarch's Faith, that At the end of the World, the day of the general Resurrection and Judgement, jesus christ should appear in person on Earth,
and be re-united to my soul), with these same eyes which I now have, shall I see my Redeemer, whom I shall see for my self, and not by a deputy or proxy,
and be Reunited to my soul), with these same eyes which I now have, shall I see my Redeemer, whom I shall see for my self, and not by a deputy or proxy,
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for it is as old as Enoch, the seventh Patriarch in a descent of the Churches line from Adam; a very good man, who was the great Instance of Piety and Vertue in a corrupt Age:
for it is as old as Enoch, the seventh Patriarch in a descent of the Churches line from Adam; a very good man, who was the great Instance of Piety and Virtue in a corrupt Age:
and for his extraordinary obedience, received an unusual reward, viz. a bodily change, from a mortal and corruptible, to an immortal and incorruptible state, without any separation of his soul from his body;
and for his extraordinary Obedience, received an unusual reward, viz. a bodily change, from a Mortal and corruptible, to an immortal and incorruptible state, without any separation of his soul from his body;
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This righteous person hath given in his suffrage to this Doctrin, saying. Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousand of his Saints, to execute judgment upon all.
This righteous person hath given in his suffrage to this Doctrine, saying. Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousand of his Saints, to execute judgement upon all.
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But, forasmuch as guilty Criminals endeavour to banish the thoughts of the Judges coming out of their minds, this great Article of the Christian Religion, had need of all the strength of evidence that can be given it.
But, forasmuch as guilty Criminals endeavour to banish the thoughts of the Judges coming out of their minds, this great Article of the Christian Religion, had need of all the strength of evidence that can be given it.
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(2.) The infallible testimony of pure and spotless Angels, that are confirmed in holiness and goodness. Two of those blessed Spirits, who descended from Heaven to attend upon our Saviour's glorious and triumphant Ascension into Heaven, told his Disciples (who waited on their Lord to the top of Mount Olivet, and there saw him taken up,
(2.) The infallible testimony of pure and spotless Angels, that Are confirmed in holiness and Goodness. Two of those blessed Spirits, who descended from Heaven to attend upon our Saviour's glorious and triumphant Ascension into Heaven, told his Disciples (who waited on their Lord to the top of Mount Olivet, and there saw him taken up,
Two Angels appeared to them in the shape of men in a shining glorious Attire, according as Angels are wont to do, to signify that they retain their native purity,
Two Angels appeared to them in the shape of men in a shining glorious Attire, according as Angels Are wont to do, to signify that they retain their native purity,
at his second coming the innumerable Inhabitants of the whole World, all that ever descended out of the loins of Adam, shall see him coming in the Clouds with great power and glory.
At his second coming the innumerable Inhabitants of the Whole World, all that ever descended out of the loins of Adam, shall see him coming in the Clouds with great power and glory.
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He shall certainly and infallibly descend from Heaven, and the bodies of all the righteous and good men that ever lived, shall rise first; and then all that are alive on Earth,
He shall Certainly and infallibly descend from Heaven, and the bodies of all the righteous and good men that ever lived, shall rise First; and then all that Are alive on Earth,
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whom all the wicked shall behold with terror and astonishment, and then and there be so fully convinced of all their ungodly deeds, which they have ungodly committed,
whom all the wicked shall behold with terror and astonishment, and then and there be so Fully convinced of all their ungodly Deeds, which they have ungodly committed,
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and of all their hard speeches which they have spoken, That they shall accuse themselves as Apollodore did in a dream, fancying himself to be in a Cauldron of boyling Lead:
and of all their hard Speeches which they have spoken, That they shall accuse themselves as Apollodore did in a dream, fancying himself to be in a Cauldron of boiling Led:
(1.) The witness of God the Father, who hath assured us that he will bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
(1.) The witness of God the Father, who hath assured us that he will bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing, whither it be good, or whither it be evil.
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He will execute Justice and Mercy, in retributing men according to their deeds: But he will transact this great work by the Son, Rom. 2.16. to whom he hath committed his power, John 5.22.
He will execute justice and Mercy, in retributing men according to their Deeds: But he will transact this great work by the Son, Rom. 2.16. to whom he hath committed his power, John 5.22.
His Resurrection is a sound Argument of God's setting his Seal to his Commission; of his Constituting and Confirming him Oecumenical Judge of all the World.
His Resurrection is a found Argument of God's setting his Seal to his Commission; of his Constituting and Confirming him Ecumenical Judge of all the World.
(2.) The assured promise of God the Son. In the last Sermon which our Saviour Preached to his beloved Disciples, he told them that the time of his departure was at hand,
(2.) The assured promise of God the Son. In the last Sermon which our Saviour Preached to his Beloved Disciples, he told them that the time of his departure was At hand,
They were very much troubled to hear of parting with their dearest Lord, who had resolved all their doubts, satisfied their scruples, instructed their ignorance,
They were very much troubled to hear of parting with their dearest Lord, who had resolved all their doubts, satisfied their scruples, instructed their ignorance,
if we do not provide for that great account, and prepare for the coming of our Lord, and patiently expect his appearance. iii. I proceed in the last place to consider the uncertainty of the time when our Lord will come:
if we do not provide for that great account, and prepare for the coming of our Lord, and patiently expect his appearance. iii. I proceed in the last place to Consider the uncertainty of the time when our Lord will come:
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If therefore the Kingdom of Heaven be worth securing, and the salvation of your souls be dear and precious to you, 'tis both your wisdom and your interest, speedily,
If Therefore the Kingdom of Heaven be worth securing, and the salvation of your Souls be dear and precious to you, it's both your Wisdom and your Interest, speedily,
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and our Saviour Jesus Christ, who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the mighty working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
and our Saviour jesus christ, who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the mighty working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
for tho his Visitation was short (as for the most part is usual in such Apoplectical Distempers as carried him off) and his Death sudden and surprizing to us, from whom he was snatched away in a little time:
for though his Visitation was short (as for the most part is usual in such Apoplectical Distempers as carried him off) and his Death sudden and surprising to us, from whom he was snatched away in a little time:
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I am no great Favourer of Funeral Elogies, because they look like mercenary Flattery, if there be not some extraordinary merit to lay a just foundation for them:
I am no great Favourer of Funeral Eulogies, Because they look like mercenary Flattery, if there be not Some extraordinary merit to lay a just Foundation for them:
and it is kindness to the living to hold before their eyes a shining light, a glorious pattern of Vertue to guide and direct them to walk in the paths of Holiness and Peace,
and it is kindness to the living to hold before their eyes a shining Light, a glorious pattern of Virtue to guide and Direct them to walk in the paths of Holiness and Peace,
His divine Soul was inflamed with a fervent love and zeal for God, and possessed with a holy fear and awe of his glorious Majesty, whom he served with Reverence and filial Obedience.
His divine Soul was inflamed with a fervent love and zeal for God, and possessed with a holy Fear and awe of his glorious Majesty, whom he served with reverence and filial obedience.
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and improving the present Vacation from the works of their Callings, unto a more diligent attendance on God in the publick and private Duties of Religion,
and improving the present Vacation from the works of their Callings, unto a more diligent attendance on God in the public and private Duties of Religion,
The Government of his Family was very decent and regular, his House was an Oratory of Devotion, wherein Morning and Evening Sacrifice was dayly offered to God,
The Government of his Family was very decent and regular, his House was an Oratory of Devotion, wherein Morning and Evening Sacrifice was daily offered to God,
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They, their Children and Servants ought to serve the Lord, and their neglect thereof is one chief cause of all that Atheism and Irreligion which too much abounds in the Age we live in.
They, their Children and Servants ought to serve the Lord, and their neglect thereof is one chief cause of all that Atheism and Irreligion which too much abounds in the Age we live in.
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To this may I add his secret Devotion in private, which was most constantly and diligently performed by him, The spirit of Religion eminently dwelt in this good man:
To this may I add his secret Devotion in private, which was most constantly and diligently performed by him, The Spirit of Religion eminently dwelled in this good man:
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He was cloathed with Humility as with a Garment, and beautified with the goodly ornament of a calm, meek and quiet Spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.
He was clothed with Humility as with a Garment, and beautified with the goodly ornament of a Cam, meek and quiet Spirit, which in the sighed of God is of great price.
His Mind was exquisitely tender and compassionate: His kindness and charity truly admirable; for he loved, relieved and assisted all necessitous Objects according to his ability.
His Mind was exquisitely tender and compassionate: His kindness and charity truly admirable; for he loved, relieved and assisted all necessitous Objects according to his ability.
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His Servants speak him to be a kind respective Master, and we all know that he was a true Friend, a good Neighbour, a very useful and serviceable person in his Generation;
His Servants speak him to be a kind respective Master, and we all know that he was a true Friend, a good Neighbour, a very useful and serviceable person in his Generation;
God grant that we who survive may all of us tread in the steps of his exemplary Piety and Vertue, of his unwearied diligence and patient continuance in well doing.
God grant that we who survive may all of us tread in the steps of his exemplary Piety and Virtue, of his unwearied diligence and patient Continuance in well doing.
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Signum Crucis hic intelligamus, aut Vexillum fidei Victoria triumphantis. Anselm. Testatur Ecclesia Signum Crucis esse Signum filii hominis & Agni. Cajet.
Signum Crucis hic intelligamus, Or Vexillum fidei Victoria triumphant. Anselm. Testatur Ecclesia Signum Crucis esse Signum Sons hominis & Agni. Cajetan.
