The period of humane life determined by the divine will a funeral sermon on the death of Mr. Henry Brownsword, who deceased April 27, 1688 : preached in compliance with his desire and direction on his death bed, May 6 ... / by T.C.
THE general Scope and design of this Book, written by the wisest of Men, is generally known and understood to be a Representation of the Vanity of the Creature.
THE general Scope and Design of this Book, written by the Wisest of Men, is generally known and understood to be a Representation of the Vanity of the Creature.
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for the evident mutability and transitoriness of all things here below, is a most evident Demonstration of their being Vain. What better Character can be given to those things, whose duration is so short,
for the evident mutability and transitoriness of all things Here below, is a most evident Demonstration of their being Vain. What better Character can be given to those things, whose duration is so short,
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and whose destruction may be so sudden? Things, which are many times pluckt up soon after they are planted, and broken down after they are built; which may be cast away, as well as gathered together, and lost as well as gotten? The Grand Proposition, brancht out afterwards into several particulars, is set down first of all in those words, To every thing there is a season,
and whose destruction may be so sudden? Things, which Are many times plucked up soon After they Are planted, and broken down After they Are built; which may be cast away, as well as gathered together, and lost as well as got? The Grand Proposition, branched out afterwards into several particulars, is Set down First of all in those words, To every thing there is a season,
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every Creature hath its limited season, after which it must pass away; and so there is a perpetual vicissitude and change establisht in the World by the sure and unalterable Will of God.
every Creature hath its limited season, After which it must pass away; and so there is a perpetual vicissitude and change established in the World by the sure and unalterable Will of God.
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he orders not onely, that This man shall be born here, and that man there, but one now, and another then. He sets the time for our Nativity, as well as the bounds of our habitation; Our Imperfect Substance lyes naked to his Eye, and our unfashioned Members are written in his book:
he order not only, that This man shall be born Here, and that man there, but one now, and Another then. He sets the time for our Nativity, as well as the bounds of our habitation; Our Imperfect Substance lies naked to his Eye, and our unfashioned Members Are written in his book:
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he sometimes indeed gives a miscarrying womb, but he commonly arms against it. Even the brute Creatures by a Divine Providence do fulfill the number of their Months;
he sometime indeed gives a miscarrying womb, but he commonly arms against it. Even the brutus Creatures by a Divine Providence do fulfil the number of their Months;
that our travelling Parents may not have sorrow before their hour is come, and that when it is come, they may have cause of joy. Tho I must add, that such as are born out of due time (into the world, as the Apostle Paul was into the Church ) with respect to the natural course, are born however in the precise time, with respect to the appointment of God.
that our traveling Parents may not have sorrow before their hour is come, and that when it is come, they may have cause of joy. Though I must add, that such as Are born out of due time (into the world, as the Apostle Paul was into the Church) with respect to the natural course, Are born however in the precise time, with respect to the appointment of God.
he sends the fatal Distemper to assault us, or lets loose other evils upon us (which walk in darkness at other times under his Almighty restraint) when he hath a mind to cut us off.
he sends the fatal Distemper to assault us, or lets lose other evils upon us (which walk in darkness At other times under his Almighty restraint) when he hath a mind to Cut us off.
The Method which I propose, is, 1. To State the point, that it may be rightly understood. 2. Prove the Truth of it. 3. Open the Reasons of it. 4. Apply it.
The Method which I propose, is, 1. To State the point, that it may be rightly understood. 2. Prove the Truth of it. 3. Open the Reasons of it. 4. Apply it.
thô not to God) must not shut out the practice of manifest Duty. That Commandment, Thou shalt not kill, is (like all the rest) exceeding broad; and obliges us to the doing of every thing, which may conduce to the recovering of our impaired Health,
though not to God) must not shut out the practice of manifest Duty. That Commandment, Thou shalt not kill, is (like all the rest) exceeding broad; and obliges us to the doing of every thing, which may conduce to the recovering of our impaired Health,
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and excessive Abstinence from food, is scarcely a greater degree of Self-murther, than the Disuse of needful Medicine. God causes the Herb to grow for the service of Man in both respects,
and excessive Abstinence from food, is scarcely a greater degree of Self-murder, than the Disuse of needful Medicine. God Causes the Herb to grow for the service of Man in both respects,
but seeking to them, and not to God. Hezekiah, though he had the assurance of his life by an extraordinary sign, was commanded to take a lump of figgs, and lay upon his boil.
but seeking to them, and not to God. Hezekiah, though he had the assurance of his life by an extraordinary Signen, was commanded to take a lump of Figgs, and lay upon his boil.
2. Prop. It must be granted, that Men may ordinarily contribute very much towards the prolonging of their own lives by the exercising of themselves to Godliness, and on the other side to the shortening of them by the contrary wickedness.
2. Prop. It must be granted, that Men may ordinarily contribute very much towards the prolonging of their own lives by the exercising of themselves to Godliness, and on the other side to the shortening of them by the contrary wickedness.
'Tis without question, that Sobriety and Temperance, Patience and Meekness, are like a kind of Salt, which keep the body from corrupting, and prevent a multitude of those Pains and Maladies which might invade us by the help of the opposite sins.
It's without question, that Sobriety and Temperance, Patience and Meekness, Are like a kind of Salt, which keep the body from corrupting, and prevent a multitude of those Pains and Maladies which might invade us by the help of the opposite Sins.
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as well as spiritual sense, through their own Lasciviousness. Many quench the spark of Life in their own bosoms by their full Cups, and so they are carried away as with a flood of Wine.
as well as spiritual sense, through their own Lasciviousness. Many quench the spark of Life in their own bosoms by their full Cups, and so they Are carried away as with a flood of Wine.
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Many indulge themselves in being angry (like Jonah ) unto death; their wrathful and peevish tempers are a kind of fretting Leprosie, which wasts and wears away their spirits.
Many indulge themselves in being angry (like Jonah) unto death; their wrathful and peevish tempers Are a kind of fretting Leprosy, which wasts and wears away their spirits.
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to take all opportunities, whether more or less convenient, so God does variously let loose his hand; and whereas he brings some to the grave in a full age, others are cut down out of time, it may be,
to take all opportunities, whither more or less convenient, so God does variously let lose his hand; and whereas he brings Some to the grave in a full age, Others Are Cut down out of time, it may be,
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some at the third, others at the sixth, others at the ninth, and but a few (comparatively) permitted to stay till the eleventh. One comes like a shock of corn in its season, when 'tis fully ripe;
Some At the third, Others At the sixth, Others At the ninth, and but a few (comparatively) permitted to stay till the eleventh. One comes like a shock of corn in its season, when it's Fully ripe;
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another drops off in the flower of his age, and the beginning of his strength. Some have Job 's wish, they dye from the womb, and give up the ghost as soon as they breath in the open air;
Another drops off in the flower of his age, and the beginning of his strength. some have Job is wish, they die from the womb, and give up the ghost as soon as they breath in the open air;
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and as soon as they know any thing, or shew themselves to be reasonable creatures, they are removed into the Land of darkness, where all the light of wisdom and knowledge is put out. Multitudes goe off the stage,
and as soon as they know any thing, or show themselves to be reasonable creatures, they Are removed into the Land of darkness, where all the Light of Wisdom and knowledge is put out. Multitudes go off the stage,
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These may be said to be deprived of the residue of their years, because as to sensible appearance, the candle might have burnt much longer, than God suffered it to do.
These may be said to be deprived of the residue of their Years, Because as to sensible appearance, the candle might have burned much longer, than God suffered it to do.
Thus it was in that known Case of Hezekiah, when he was not only sick unto Death (in respect of his Disease, which was mortal in its kind) but the Prophet also brought him that message from God, Thus saith the Lord, set thy house in order,
Thus it was in that known Case of Hezekiah, when he was not only sick unto Death (in respect of his Disease, which was Mortal in its kind) but the Prophet also brought him that message from God, Thus Says the Lord, Set thy house in order,
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God seems to threaten here in a positive and peremptory manner, but there was a secret condition, which God reserv'd in his own breast, which neither the Prophet,
God seems to threaten Here in a positive and peremptory manner, but there was a secret condition, which God reserved in his own breast, which neither the Prophet,
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Who can tell, if God will turn and repent, &c. God is always of one mind, though his Actual Providence may differ from his conditional Word; the time determin'd by his will, is exactly observ'd;
Who can tell, if God will turn and Repent, etc. God is always of one mind, though his Actual Providence may differ from his conditional Word; the time determined by his will, is exactly observed;
but the time spoken of hath been sometimes slipt, because it hath been spoken of under some condition which God hath not thought fit to mention, and that condition hath fail'd.
but the time spoken of hath been sometime slipped, Because it hath been spoken of under Some condition which God hath not Thought fit to mention, and that condition hath failed.
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5. Prop. We can never say, when any ones time to dye is come, 'till we are warranted to say it, by the Event. The Volume of God's Decrees is roll'd up so close, that his own Disposing Hand must unfold it to us.
5. Prop. We can never say, when any ones time to die is come, till we Are warranted to say it, by the Event. The Volume of God's Decrees is rolled up so close, that his own Disposing Hand must unfold it to us.
God hath put particular times and seasons (with reference to persons, as well as Nations and Churches) in his own power, and it is not for us to know them, 'till the Event hath discover'd them.
God hath put particular times and seasons (with Referente to Persons, as well as nations and Churches) in his own power, and it is not for us to know them, till the Event hath discovered them.
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Young men are not able to see so far before them, and Aged persons notwithstanding their larger Experience, find such knowledge too wonderful for them;
Young men Are not able to see so Far before them, and Aged Persons notwithstanding their larger Experience, find such knowledge too wondered for them;
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The Devils in Hell know it not, unless God is pleased (for some higher ends than the gratification of their Pride or Curiosity) to communicate it to them;
The Devils in Hell know it not, unless God is pleased (for Some higher ends than the gratification of their Pride or Curiosity) to communicate it to them;
what Satan said to Saul under Samuel 's Mantle, [ To morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me ] he either came to know this way, or else the sad circumstances of Saul 's condition made it then so likely, that he might easily foresee and safely foretell it under that ambiguous Expression, [ to morrow ] which often signifies any future time, as well as the next day. Neither we therefore,
what Satan said to Saul under Samuel is Mantle, [ To morrow shalt thou and thy Sons be with me ] he either Come to know this Way, or Else the sad Circumstances of Saul is condition made it then so likely, that he might Easily foresee and safely foretell it under that ambiguous Expression, [ to morrow ] which often signifies any future time, as well as the next day. Neither we Therefore,
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1. It is a Doctrine which the Holy Ghost in Scripture doth most expresly teach: (and the Atheistical Cavils of such as refuse or deride this testimony, deserve not to be regarded.) That Spirit which searcheth the deep things of God, does affirm this to us.
1. It is a Doctrine which the Holy Ghost in Scripture does most expressly teach: (and the Atheistical Cavils of such as refuse or deride this testimony, deserve not to be regarded.) That Spirit which Searches the deep things of God, does affirm this to us.
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Is there not an appointed time to Man upon Earth? and are not his Dayes like the dayes of an Hireling? 'Tis plain from hence, that as the time of a common Labourer hath its limitation from us, so hath the time of our sojourning from God; there is as much a Divine appointment with respect to the one,
Is there not an appointed time to Man upon Earth? and Are not his Days like the days of an Hireling? It's plain from hence, that as the time of a Common Labourer hath its limitation from us, so hath the time of our sojourning from God; there is as much a Divine appointment with respect to the one,
I cannot exceed the measure which thou metest to me, and therefore let this short life and unavoidable death suffice for my punishment, without thy inflicting of any further Calamities.
I cannot exceed the measure which thou mettest to me, and Therefore let this short life and unavoidable death suffice for my punishment, without thy inflicting of any further Calamities.
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2. The Holy Scripture gives several examples, as to particular Persons, the Period of whose Lives was strictly markt out by God, and accordingly foretold.
2. The Holy Scripture gives several Examples, as to particular Persons, the Period of whose Lives was strictly marked out by God, and accordingly foretold.
It was determin'd, that the sheep of Israel should lose (Ahab) their snepherd at Ramoth Gilead, and this was effectually brought about by his hearkening to fatal Seducers.
It was determined, that the sheep of Israel should loose (Ahab) their snepherd At Ramoth Gilead, and this was effectually brought about by his Harkening to fatal Seducers.
Ahijah is instructed to foretell the death of Jeroboam's Child, at that punctual minute, when the feet of the Mother should enter into the City; and so it fell out.
Ahijah is instructed to foretell the death of Jeroboam's Child, At that punctual minute, when the feet of the Mother should enter into the city; and so it fell out.
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Thus Christ Prophecyed, that there were some standing by him who should not see death, 'till he exercis'd his Kingly Power in the destruction of the Jewish Nation;
Thus christ Prophesied, that there were Some standing by him who should not see death, till he exercised his Kingly Power in the destruction of the Jewish nation;
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As God did not send him into the World, so he did not deliver him up to those Murderers, who would have sent him out of the World, 'till the fulness of time came.
As God did not send him into the World, so he did not deliver him up to those Murderers, who would have sent him out of the World, till the fullness of time Come.
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What necessity was there of his Death just then, when he came so f•r short of the dayes of his Fathers, (as he himself t••d Pharaoh ) but only because his time was spun out to its full length, according to the Divine decree,
What necessity was there of his Death just then, when he Come so f•r short of the days of his Father's, (as he himself t••d Pharaoh) but only Because his time was spun out to its full length, according to the Divine Decree,
but God has put a bar in his way, (Thou shalt not go over this Jordan) and therefore he must be translated to the Heavenly Canaan, before he came to step upon the borders of the Earthly. This shews, that the Irresistible Will of God does bound our lives,
but God has put a bar in his Way, (Thou shalt not go over this Jordan) and Therefore he must be translated to the Heavenly Canaan, before he Come to step upon the borders of the Earthly. This shows, that the Irresistible Will of God does bound our lives,
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How often hath God made foolish the wisdom of the Ablest Physicians, when as to what was aim'd at and expected from them, they have fallen under the Character of Job 's friends, Physicians of no value!
How often hath God made foolish the Wisdom of the Ablest Physicians, when as to what was aimed At and expected from them, they have fallen under the Character of Job is Friends, Physicians of no valve!
How many times hath God forc'd them to end with that sad Complaint, which was used in another sense, with reference to Babylon, VVe would have healed such an one, but he is not healed!
How many times hath God forced them to end with that sad Complaint, which was used in Another sense, with Referente to Babylon, We would have healed such an one, but he is not healed!
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When such as have been employ'd to work the Cure, might acquit themselves, as God does in another Case, VVhat could have been done more, which we have not done? yet, (like the Egyptians ) they have help'd in vain and to no purpose;
When such as have been employed to work the Cure, might acquit themselves, as God does in Another Case, What could have been done more, which we have not done? yet, (like the egyptians) they have helped in vain and to no purpose;
Epaphroditus was indeed nigh unto death (standing even upon the threshold of Eternity) and yet God had mercy on him, because his Glass was not run, nor his Ministry fulfilled.
Epaphroditus was indeed High unto death (standing even upon the threshold of Eternity) and yet God had mercy on him, Because his Glass was not run, nor his Ministry fulfilled.
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How frequently hath God breath'd upon the dry bones of Consumptive persons, when the Grave hath seem'd to be ready for them, and (as it were) open'd its mouth to take them in!
How frequently hath God breathed upon the dry bones of Consumptive Persons, when the Grave hath seemed to be ready for them, and (as it were) opened its Mouth to take them in!
His reviving and recovering of some men, hath been like life from the dead, (as the expected Return of the Jewes will be,) and the reason of it lies here,
His reviving and recovering of Some men, hath been like life from the dead, (as the expected Return of the Jews will be,) and the reason of it lies Here,
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1. The Limitation and fixing of this time belongs to God upon the account of his Soveraignty. As we are the Works of his hand, we are the Objects of his Dominion; God as our Creatour, hath an undoubted right to set bounds to our Being.
1. The Limitation and fixing of this time belongs to God upon the account of his Sovereignty. As we Are the Works of his hand, we Are the Objects of his Dominion; God as our Creator, hath an undoubted right to Set bounds to our Being.
but he that made us? If He is the Potter, and we are the Clay, then it is very fit, that the earthen Vessel of our Bodies should be dasht in pieces, whensoever he appoints:
but he that made us? If He is the Potter, and we Are the Clay, then it is very fit, that the earthen Vessel of our Bodies should be dashed in Pieces, whensoever he appoints:
or to measure out the time of our continuance in a state, into which He himself hath put us? 'Tis a Principle which holds among Creatures, that They may doe what they will with their own, tho their propriety is not so Absolute, as God's;
or to measure out the time of our Continuance in a state, into which He himself hath put us? It's a Principle which holds among Creatures, that They may do what they will with their own, though their propriety is not so Absolute, as God's;
How common is it for men to possess places of Honour and Profit at the Arbitrary Will of those that first bestow'd them? how much more reasonable, that God, who fram'd us out of nothing, should unalterably fix our time of Life?
How Common is it for men to possess places of Honour and Profit At the Arbitrary Will of those that First bestowed them? how much more reasonable, that God, who framed us out of nothing, should unalterably fix our time of Life?
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2. It belongs to God upon the account of his Wisdom. He understands best, when it is most expedient to put a period to the Lives both of Good and bad men;
2. It belongs to God upon the account of his Wisdom. He understands best, when it is most expedient to put a Period to the Lives both of Good and bad men;
Life and Death (among other things) are said to be Ours, if we are Christs. Life tho so transitory and uncertain in it self, is ours, i. e. the continuance of it, by the excellent management and disposal of God, in order to a better.
Life and Death (among other things) Are said to be Ours, if we Are Christ. Life though so transitory and uncertain in it self, is ours, i. e. the Continuance of it, by the excellent management and disposal of God, in order to a better.
God must in his infinite wisdom preserve and prolong the Lives of his Elect, till they are brought out of a State of Sin, and efficaciously called to be Saints; and till they come to Repentance after particular falls, or else they must perish,
God must in his infinite Wisdom preserve and prolong the Lives of his Elect, till they Are brought out of a State of since, and efficaciously called to be Saints; and till they come to Repentance After particular falls, or Else they must perish,
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Tho he endures them with much long-suffering, he will not suffer them too long; an unbounded exercise of Patience towards them, would be dishonourable to himself, and mischievous to the Church;
Though he endures them with much long-suffering, he will not suffer them too long; an unbounded exercise of Patience towards them, would be dishonourable to himself, and mischievous to the Church;
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Man would have been translated to Heaven, without drinking of this bitter unpleasant Cup, by an easie instantaneous change. We fell into a dying state, in that very day,
Man would have been translated to Heaven, without drinking of this bitter unpleasant Cup, by an easy instantaneous change. We fell into a dying state, in that very day,
let not an insignificant Calculation, of your Nativity fright you, as if the Light of life must be concluded by the Stars, and all that were born under such a Position of the Heavens, must certainly meet with an untimely fate on Earth.
let not an insignificant Calculation, of your Nativity fright you, as if the Light of life must be concluded by the Stars, and all that were born under such a Position of the Heavens, must Certainly meet with an untimely fate on Earth.
or depend upon the Jusgment of those that setch all their instructions from Hell. Remember the case of Ahaziah, how dearly he paid for enquiring of Baalzebab, the God of Ekron, whether he should recover of his Disease;
or depend upon the Jusgment of those that setch all their instructions from Hell. remember the case of Ahaziah, how dearly he paid for inquiring of Baalzebab, the God of Ekron, whither he should recover of his Disease;
you who dwell under stately Roofs, whose Habitations are a kind of Palaces, let the Grave be your house; you who are solacing your selves in suitable and delightfull Relations, say to corruption, Thou art my Father,
you who dwell under stately Roofs, whose Habitations Are a kind of Palaces, let the Grave be your house; you who Are solacing your selves in suitable and delightful Relations, say to corruption, Thou art my Father,
It is a very profitable Lesson (in this sense) to Dye daily: We should make the thoughts of Death so customary and familiar, that when Death it self comes, it may not be, as tho some strange thing had happen'd unto us.
It is a very profitable lesson (in this sense) to Die daily: We should make the thoughts of Death so customary and familiar, that when Death it self comes, it may not be, as though Some strange thing had happened unto us.
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Live in the midst of all your worldly Comforts and Contentments as one that is appointed to dye; I mean, as a penitent condemned Malefactor would make use of the overflowing aboundance of a full Table.
Live in the midst of all your worldly Comforts and Contentment's as one that is appointed to die; I mean, as a penitent condemned Malefactor would make use of the overflowing abundance of a full Table.
You, who sit at ease, and fare deliciously, remember what you live by, more than the Food, which you take in at your Mouths, viz. the Word which proceeds out of the Mouth of God.
You, who fit At ease, and fare deliciously, Remember what you live by, more than the Food, which you take in At your Mouths, viz. the Word which proceeds out of the Mouth of God.
to, when your Souls are required from you? Of what use, (and in whose possession ) will these things be then? Will Riches procure you a discharge in that VVar? will Silver and Gold bribe the Messengers of death,
to, when your Souls Are required from you? Of what use, (and in whose possession) will these things be then? Will Riches procure you a discharge in that VVar? will Silver and Gold bribe the Messengers of death,
Who of you by taking thought, can add one Cubit to his Stature? the Original word which we render [ Stature ] signifies also [ Age ], and might better be so translated here. q. d.
Who of you by taking Thought, can add one Cubit to his Stature? the Original word which we render [ Stature ] signifies also [ Age ], and might better be so translated Here. q. worser.
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when affliction pinches you, as Elijah did in his passionate fit, after furious Jezebel had threaten'd him, It is enough now, Oh Lord, take away my Life.
when affliction pinches you, as Elijah did in his passionate fit, After furious Jezebel had threatened him, It is enough now, O Lord, take away my Life.
and your sorrow cannot retrieve it, or bring them back again: They will not spring out of their Graves, by being water'd with your Tears. Mortal things should be quietly yielded upon to the God of our, and their Lives.
and your sorrow cannot retrieve it, or bring them back again: They will not spring out of their Graves, by being watered with your Tears. Mortal things should be quietly yielded upon to the God of our, and their Lives.
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Preservations and Deliverances, how oft soever repeated, are wretchedly abus'd, if they harden you into an Opinion, (like that of Agag ) that the Bitterness of Death is past.
Preservations and Deliverances, how oft soever repeated, Are wretchedly abused, if they harden you into an Opinion, (like that of Agag) that the Bitterness of Death is past.
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And as it is foolish to entertain any such thoughts of Living alwayes, so it is highly sinful to cherish any such desires; they who are over-fond of Living still longer and longer, betray an unwillingness to dye at all,
And as it is foolish to entertain any such thoughts of Living always, so it is highly sinful to cherish any such Desires; they who Are overfond of Living still longer and longer, betray an unwillingness to die At all,
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Remember, that between this Time to be born (in the Text) and the Time to dye, there is a Time to be born again; if that time be neglected, a woful Eternity follows.
remember, that between this Time to be born (in the Text) and the Time to die, there is a Time to be born again; if that time be neglected, a woeful Eternity follows.
You go astray as soon as you are born, and will you not Return before Death comes? you are born in sin, will you also dye in sin? you are born, like the wild Asses colt, will you also dye without instruction, without the receiving of that which is daily offer'd? Consider upon what a stippery foundation your Earthly houses stand;
You go astray as soon as you Are born, and will you not Return before Death comes? you Are born in since, will you also die in since? you Are born, like the wild Asses colt, will you also die without instruction, without the receiving of that which is daily offered? Consider upon what a stippery Foundation your Earthly houses stand;
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Death is alwahs actively working in us, and therefore it must needs be high time to awake out of sleep, before we fall asleep, and awake not again 'till the end of the World.
Death is alwahs actively working in us, and Therefore it must needs be high time to awake out of sleep, before we fallen asleep, and awake not again till the end of the World.
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How cirumspectly should we walk, while the Light lasts, who know, that the Light is short, because of Darkness! How swift should we be to hear, whose Ears must in a little time be stopt!
How cirumspectly should we walk, while the Light lasts, who know, that the Light is short, Because of Darkness! How swift should we be to hear, whose Ears must in a little time be stopped!
9. If God hath the appointing of our Time to dye, let us rest in this assurance, that when he takes away any of his Children (seemingly) before the time, it is not without reason.
9. If God hath the appointing of our Time to die, let us rest in this assurance, that when he Takes away any of his Children (seemingly) before the time, it is not without reason.
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A Righteous man sometimes perisheth in his righteousness. Indeed it was threaten'd as the Calamity of Eli 's house, that there should not be an Old Man in it for ever, but they should all dye immaturely,
A Righteous man sometime Perishes in his righteousness. Indeed it was threatened as the Calamity of Eli is house, that there should not be an Old Man in it for ever, but they should all die immaturely,
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as it does not come by Chance, so 'tis not sent out of an ill design. Josiah, who begun to seek the Lord while he was young, was gather'd to his grave in peace, when his Years (as well as Heart) were tender;
as it does not come by Chance, so it's not sent out of an ill Design. Josiah, who begun to seek the Lord while he was young, was gathered to his grave in peace, when his years (as well as Heart) were tender;
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Who can tell, what evils may come upon the Earth, which they who are gone to Heaven have totally escap'd? or however, can it be too soon at any time to enter into the joy of our Lord? the Apostle Paul sets a mark of respect upon Andronicus and Junia, because they were in Christ before him; and is it no advantage to be with Christ before us? If the first born of Nature, and of Grace are more priviledg'd and honour'd than the rest, shall not the first-born of Glory have likewise the preference to us, who are still left behind in this lower form of sinful, imperfect, suffering, militant Believers? Sure, early Death is no more to be lamented by those that are in their right mind, than a quick passage to our desir'd and intended Port. That is truly a Long life, in which the end of Life is answer'd:
Who can tell, what evils may come upon the Earth, which they who Are gone to Heaven have totally escaped? or however, can it be too soon At any time to enter into the joy of our Lord? the Apostle Paul sets a mark of respect upon Andronicus and Junia, Because they were in christ before him; and is it not advantage to be with christ before us? If the First born of Nature, and of Grace Are more privileged and honoured than the rest, shall not the firstborn of Glory have likewise the preference to us, who Are still left behind in this lower from of sinful, imperfect, suffering, militant Believers? Sure, early Death is no more to be lamented by those that Are in their right mind, than a quick passage to our desired and intended Port. That is truly a Long life, in which the end of Life is answered:
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Concerning whom I could say many things, which (in the language of the Apostle) are pure, and lovely, and of good report; but the affectionate Regard which (I must confess) Ihad to his Person,
Concerning whom I could say many things, which (in the language of the Apostle) Are pure, and lovely, and of good report; but the affectionate Regard which (I must confess) Ihad to his Person,
but what may bear the Character of an undeniable truth. One of the signal Mercies, which he often acknowledg'd with thankfulness, was this, That he was born of Holy Parents, and thô he was left destitute of them in his Childhood, yet God took him up, (according to his Promise) and by a special Providence afterwards he enjoy'd the benefit of a very pious Education, the impressions whereof he retain'd to the very last,
but what may bear the Character of an undeniable truth. One of the signal mercies, which he often acknowledged with thankfulness, was this, That he was born of Holy Parents, and though he was left destitute of them in his Childhood, yet God took him up, (according to his Promise) and by a special Providence afterwards he enjoyed the benefit of a very pious Education, the impressions whereof he retained to the very last,
as appears by the effects, savingly wrought upon ) to cast his Lot in a place, where, (as he himself inform'd me) the Fear of God was not, where serious Godliness was vilifi'd and laugh'd at,
as appears by the effects, savingly wrought upon) to cast his Lot in a place, where, (as he himself informed me) the fear of God was not, where serious Godliness was vilified and laughed At,
He found cause at longth to complain of some decayes and abatements in his Zeal and spiritual fervour, which he aggravated and bewail'd, more than other men do the blackest Impieties.
He found cause At longth to complain of Some decays and abatements in his Zeal and spiritual fervour, which he aggravated and bewailed, more than other men do the Blackest Impieties.
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The sense of this was abundantly reviv'd and increased in him, by the opportunity which he had of an Edifying Ministry in a Worthy Family to which he stood related;
The sense of this was abundantly revived and increased in him, by the opportunity which he had of an Edifying Ministry in a Worthy Family to which he stood related;
whereupon the Devil set upon him with a great deal of violence and fury, and was his constant Troubler, by casting multitudes of Fiery dart into his Soul,
whereupon the devil Set upon him with a great deal of violence and fury, and was his constant Troubler, by casting Multitudes of Fiery dart into his Soul,
He was not without some Doubts and afflicting Jealousies, (upon the forementioned account) after Providence remov'd him into a place, which was more according to his wish, where Religion is countenanc'd and practis'd,
He was not without Some Doubts and afflicting Jealousies, (upon the forementioned account) After Providence removed him into a place, which was more according to his wish, where Religion is countenanced and practised,
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insomuch, that (as he told me with his own Mouth,) All Temptations were perfectly scatter'd and kept off, and he had received more comfort in this sickness,
insomuch, that (as he told me with his own Mouth,) All Temptations were perfectly scattered and kept off, and he had received more Comfort in this sickness,
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He had liv'd (as he said) in continual fears of Death, but now long'd for it, and triumph't in the prospect of its near approach; expressing how unwilling he was to be detain'd any longer from Christ in this prison of the Body. It was his earnest Prayer in my hearing, (as for his own Soul,
He had lived (as he said) in continual fears of Death, but now longed for it, and triumphed in the prospect of its near approach; expressing how unwilling he was to be detained any longer from christ in this prison of the Body. It was his earnest Prayer in my hearing, (as for his own Soul,
and I must declare this further to the Glory of God, who ordained such strength out of his Lips, that I never heard more awakening Counsels and discourses from any Pulpit,
and I must declare this further to the Glory of God, who ordained such strength out of his Lips, that I never herd more awakening Counsels and discourses from any Pulpit,
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He spent his Breath and Spirits in the midst of his sharp agonies and conflicts with a raging and violent Distemper, to tell what God had done for his Soul;
He spent his Breath and Spirits in the midst of his sharp agonies and conflicts with a raging and violent Distemper, to tell what God had done for his Soul;
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but how many in their time of health and ease take little thought, unless it be for the Body, and for that they take too much! His excellent Example upbraids many Elder persons (whose Profession is as strict as his) of whom he got the start, while he lived, in the running of his Race, as he hath now by Death, in the receiing of this Reward. He could say (with the Apostle) To me to live is Christ, and (therefore) to Dye is gain. His way was Holiness, and his End was Peace. He is now possest of a Life after Death,
but how many in their time of health and ease take little Thought, unless it be for the Body, and for that they take too much! His excellent Exampl upbraids many Elder Persons (whose Profession is as strict as his) of whom he god the start, while he lived, in the running of his Raze, as he hath now by Death, in the receiing of this Reward. He could say (with the Apostle) To me to live is christ, and (Therefore) to Die is gain. His Way was Holiness, and his End was Peace. He is now possessed of a Life After Death,
because he was not (like the foollish Children of this World) dead while he liv'd. He now dyes no more, and his putrifying Carkass, which we have laid in the Earth, shall become a Glorious Body in Heaven,
Because he was not (like the foolish Children of this World) dead while he lived. He now dies no more, and his Putrifying Carcase, which we have laid in the Earth, shall become a Glorious Body in Heaven,
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when all visible things are dissolved, then shall we see him again in the splendid and magnificent Retinue of Jesus Christ, at his second Appearance, to perfect our Salvation.
when all visible things Are dissolved, then shall we see him again in the splendid and magnificent Retinue of jesus christ, At his second Appearance, to perfect our Salvation.
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now another Pleasant plant, while his Leaf was yet green; thô they are rooted out of this Land of the Living, God hath removed them into a much better soil, where Weeds and Briars are not,
now Another Pleasant plant, while his Leaf was yet green; though they Are rooted out of this Land of the Living, God hath removed them into a much better soil, where Weeds and Briers Are not,
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you cannot tell how near the Evil. Day of Death may be, when you put it furthest off. As Job said, When a few years are come, I shall go the way, when I shall not return;
you cannot tell how near the Evil. Day of Death may be, when you put it furthest off. As Job said, When a few Years Are come, I shall go the Way, when I shall not return;
Do not therefore set Eternity at such a vast distance from your Minds, lest it should spoil your carnal Mirth and Jollity (which is really no better than Madness, ) but remember that your Souls are at stake,
Do not Therefore Set Eternity At such a vast distance from your Minds, lest it should spoil your carnal Mirth and Jollity (which is really no better than Madness,) but Remember that your Souls Are At stake,
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and that Time (as well as the World, and its Lusts ) is passing away, and if your Account be not duely prepared here, it will be very uncomfortably given up hereafter.
and that Time (as well as the World, and its Lustiest) is passing away, and if your Account be not duly prepared Here, it will be very uncomfortably given up hereafter.
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Come not as vain Spectators to such Assemblies, (much less, as prophane and malignant Scoffers, ) but as Reverent and conscientious Hearers of the Word of Life;
Come not as vain Spectators to such Assemblies, (much less, as profane and malignant Scoffers,) but as Reverend and conscientious Hearers of the Word of Life;
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It is the Psalmists enquiry, What man is he that liveth, and shall not see Death? Our blessed Lord gives us the best satisfaction to it, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see Death.
It is the Psalmists enquiry, What man is he that lives, and shall not see Death? Our blessed Lord gives us the best satisfaction to it, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see Death.
