Hagio-mimesis The imitation of the saints : opened in some practical meditations upon the death of Mrs. Anne Browne, late wife of Mr. Peter Browne of Hammersmith / by Thomas Case ...
THE Apostle having set before the believing Hebrews, a dreadful instance of the sin, and danger of Apostacy, from verse the 4th to verse the 8th (for the awakening of them out of their security, to a timely prevention of both) that he might not occasion prejudice and offence in their bosoms,
THE Apostle having Set before the believing Hebrews, a dreadful instance of the since, and danger of Apostasy, from verse the 4th to verse the 8th (for the awakening of them out of their security, to a timely prevention of both) that he might not occasion prejudice and offence in their bosoms,
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But beloved, we are perswaded b•tter things of you, and the account of which p••••sion, he gives you verse 10th for God is not unrighteous co forget your •abour of love, &c. 2. Yet.
But Beloved, we Are persuaded b•tter things of you, and the account of which p••••sion, he gives you verse 10th for God is not unrighteous counterfeit forget your •abour of love, etc. 2. Yet.
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That they may not think themselves altogether unconcerned in this caution, he admonisheth them to take heed of sluggishness and security (on the one side) which are the usuall snare and precipice to Apostacy, That ye be not slothfull; And then he incites them to a vigorous diligence in their Christian profession (on the other side) the way and means which God hath sanctified for the attaining of perseverance and assurance, Verse 11th. We desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end. The same, i. e.
That they may not think themselves altogether unconcerned in this caution, he Admonisheth them to take heed of sluggishness and security (on the one side) which Are the usual snare and precipice to Apostasy, That you be not slothful; And then he incites them to a vigorous diligence in their Christian profession (on the other side) the Way and means which God hath sanctified for the attaining of perseverance and assurance, Verse 11th. We desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end. The same, i. e.
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for then if you that have been formerly diligent and active, shall cool, and grow negligent, not only your former diligence will be a testimony against you;
for then if you that have been formerly diligent and active, shall cool, and grow negligent, not only your former diligence will be a testimony against you;
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Now both these he doth, by propounding the Pattern of the Saints and Worthies of God, to their pious Consideration and Imitation. Some of whom were yet alive, whom he proposeth as Presidents to the rest among them:
Now both these he does, by propounding the Pattern of the Saints and Worthies of God, to their pious Consideration and Imitation. some of whom were yet alive, whom he Proposeth as Presidents to the rest among them:
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These also the Apostle doth commend as standing exemplars for the believing Hebrews, and (in them) for all other Christians, professing the Name and faith of Jesus Christ, to follow.
These also the Apostle does commend as standing exemplars for the believing Hebrews, and (in them) for all other Christians, professing the Name and faith of jesus christ, to follow.
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Now, to be followers of the Saints, i• nothing else but vigorously and constantly to endeavor to Imitate them in their graces, and gracious conversations: to use all diligence to be such as they were;
Now, to be followers of the Saints, i• nothing Else but vigorously and constantly to endeavour to Imitate them in their graces, and gracious conversations: to use all diligence to be such as they were;
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2. Relative, as implying a Soveraign remedy, to prevent the sin and danger of Apostacy. Take them in their Positive aspect, and so they present us with this Doctrinal Observation.
2. Relative, as implying a Sovereign remedy, to prevent the sin and danger of Apostasy. Take them in their Positive aspect, and so they present us with this Doctrinal Observation.
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whether departed and in Heaven, or yet surviving in the Land of the living. This holy Imitation is frequently commanded in Scripture, 1. Cor. 4.16. & 11. 1. Jam. 5.10. Heb. 13.7.
whither departed and in Heaven, or yet surviving in the Land of the living. This holy Imitation is frequently commanded in Scripture, 1. Cor. 4.16. & 11. 1. Jam. 5.10. Hebrew 13.7.
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For the opening of the Doctrine, I shall shew you, 1. Why? The Saints are to be imitated. 2. Wherein The Saints are to be imitated. 3. How The Saints are to be imitated. 4. We shall improve it for our use and practice.
For the opening of the Doctrine, I shall show you, 1. Why? The Saints Are to be imitated. 2. Wherein The Saints Are to be imitated. 3. How The Saints Are to be imitated. 4. We shall improve it for our use and practice.
This was a principal end or design which God had in bestowing such choice and gracious qualifications upon the Saints in the world, •scil. ) that they might serve as patterns for the imitation of others, who either live with them, or come after them.
This was a principal end or Design which God had in bestowing such choice and gracious qualifications upon the Saints in the world, •scil.) that they might serve as patterns for the imitation of Others, who either live with them, or come After them.
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Hence they are called lights, Phil. 2.15, 16. They be like the Pharo 's, or fires upon the Sea-coasts, to shew passengers their way in the dark night, that they may not suffer shipwrack.
Hence they Are called lights, Philip 2.15, 16. They be like the Pharo is, or fires upon the Seacoasts, to show passengers their Way in the dark night, that they may not suffer shipwreck.
and to qualifie them for their future Glory; (though that was one gracious •esign he had upon them, 2 Cor. 5 5. Col. •. 12.) but that by their light, they m••m shew others the way, holding forth the word of life;
and to qualify them for their future Glory; (though that was one gracious •esign he had upon them, 2 Cor. 5 5. Col. •. 12.) but that by their Light, they m••m show Others the Way, holding forth the word of life;
Therefore as the Saints themselves sin against Gods design (in giving them such excellent shining graces ) when they do withhold their light and influence, by putting them under the bed of pleasure, or the bushel of profit. So Standers-by, sin against the gracious ends and purposes of Gods love in the graces of his Saints,
Therefore as the Saints themselves sin against God's Design (in giving them such excellent shining graces) when they do withhold their Light and influence, by putting them under the Bed of pleasure, or the bushel of profit. So Standers by, since against the gracious ends and Purposes of God's love in the graces of his Saints,
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That illorum veluti ad exemplar, & Ipse dum viveret, & in sequentium aetatum principes exigerentur à Civibus. Rom. 15.4. Whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope.
That Illorum Veluti ad exemplar, & Ipse dum viveret, & in sequentium aetatum Princes exigerentur à Civibus. Rom. 15.4. Whatsoever things were written aforetime, were written for our learning, that we through patience and Comfort of the Scriptures, might have hope.
Even the sins and failings of the Saints are recorded in Scripture upon this very account, 1 Cor. 106, 11. to be NONLATINALPHABET Types and ensamples, not indeed for our imitation, but for our caution: They be our Take-heeds, not our Patterns; to the intent we should not lust after evill things,
Even the Sins and failings of the Saints Are recorded in Scripture upon this very account, 1 Cor. 106, 11. to be Types and ensamples, not indeed for our imitation, but for our caution: They be our Take-heeds, not our Patterns; to the intent we should not lust After evil things,
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But now their Gracious and Holy Gonversations, they are properly Registred for our imitation; to the intent we should tread in their steps, (1 Cor. 4.17.
But now their Gracious and Holy Gonversations, they Are properly Registered for our imitation; to the intent we should tread in their steps, (1 Cor. 4.17.
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, &c. who shall bring you into remembrance of my waies which be in Christ ) and might be taught by Pattern, as well as by Precept.
For this cause have I sent unto you Timothy, etc. who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in christ) and might be taught by Pattern, as well as by Precept.
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Holiness made exemplary, by which we may see how the Saints believed, how the Saints denyed •hemselves, how they loved God, and how they contemned the world, &c.
Holiness made exemplary, by which we may see how the Saints believed, how the Saints denied •hemselves, how they loved God, and how they contemned the world, etc.
then we begin to say to our selves, Are we like the Saints in Scripture? or the Saints living? Do I live as they lived? Do I deny my self as they did? Doth my zeal for God eat me up? Is my faith and patience like theirs, that have inherited the Promises? Have I a Pauls spirit? Oh how unlike!
then we begin to say to our selves, are we like the Saints in Scripture? or the Saints living? Do I live as they lived? Do I deny my self as they did? Does my zeal for God eat me up? Is my faith and patience like theirs, that have inherited the Promises? Have I a Paul's Spirit? O how unlike!
This is the Generation of them that seek thy face, O Jacob. The followers of Jacob, are his Geceration: he begot them by his example and Imitation makes them his Genuine Posterity:
This is the Generation of them that seek thy face, Oh Jacob. The followers of Jacob, Are his Geceration: he begotten them by his Exampl and Imitation makes them his Genuine Posterity:
The slothfulness here disswaded, is directly contrary to the forementioned diligence: And mention is therefore made of it to shew us that for the more prosperous flourishing of any Grace, the contrary sin is very carefully to be shunned.
The slothfulness Here dissuaded, is directly contrary to the forementioned diligence: And mention is Therefore made of it to show us that for the more prosperous flourishing of any Grace, the contrary since is very carefully to be shunned.
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If we would be diligent, we must take heed of sloth; and if we would take heed of the sluggishness, to which our corrupt natures are so marvellously propense, we must eye the Saints, imitate them, follow them,
If we would be diligent, we must take heed of sloth; and if we would take heed of the sluggishness, to which our corrupt nature's Are so marvellously propense, we must eye the Saints, imitate them, follow them,
All he Saints in the Old and New-Testament, •hey did much, and endured much: take the •reat Apostle, it would even tire one of •s to read the Catalogue of his active and •assive travells in the Gospel, 2 Cor. 11. •3. to the end.
All he Saints in the Old and New testament, •hey did much, and endured much: take the •reat Apostle, it would even tire one of •s to read the Catalogue of his active and •assive travels in the Gospel, 2 Cor. 11. •3. to the end.
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The keeping of such patterns still in •ur eyes will marvellously quicken us, to •se all diligence in our Christian race•• Did they run after the rate that we do? Did they pray after the same rate that ••ve pray? Did they please themselves? O •ny sluggish heart!
The keeping of such patterns still in •ur eyes will marvellously quicken us, to •se all diligence in our Christian race•• Did they run After the rate that we do? Did they pray After the same rate that ••ve pray? Did they please themselves? Oh •ny sluggish heart!
See how the one is inseperably annext ••to the other in that famous enc•mium •hich the Apostle gives his Thessal•nians, Thes. 16 Ye became follo••rs of us, ••d of the Lord, verse 6. there he com•ends their piety; And what follows? Why verse 7. So that ye became ensamples all that believe in Mac•donia, &c. •ere he celebrateth their H•nour.
See how the one is inseparably annexed ••to the other in that famous enc•mium •hich the Apostle gives his Thessal•nians, Thebes 16 You became follo••rs of us, ••d of the Lord, verse 6. there he com•ends their piety; And what follows? Why verse 7. So that you became ensamples all that believe in Mac•donia, etc. •ere he celebrateth their H•nour.
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It is our grace to imita•e others, it is ••r glory to be patterns to others. This is •e Crown, the Apostle sets upon the ••ads of his excellent Thessalorians.
It is our grace to imita•e Others, it is ••r glory to be patterns to Others. This is •e Crown, the Apostle sets upon the ••ads of his excellent Thessalorians.
By intensive and vig•rous imitation, you will transform you selves into shining and glorious Lumin•ries, by whose light others may see the way to Heaven.
By intensive and vig•rous imitation, you will transform you selves into shining and glorious Lumin•ries, by whose Light Others may see the Way to Heaven.
the foot-steps of Companion• is suggested by Christ as an infallible conduct in her way. Cant. 1.8. Go you in the Path, tread in their steps and you shall enter also.
the footsteps of Companion• is suggested by christ as an infallible conduct in her Way. Cant 1.8. Go you in the Path, tread in their steps and you shall enter also.
d.) Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and othe• of the Primitive Heroes, have by their hol• diligence and inconquerable industry in th• wayes of holiness, attained assurance 〈 ◊ 〉 Heaven while they lived,
worser.) Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and othe• of the Primitive Heroes, have by their hol• diligence and inconquerable industry in th• ways of holiness, attained assurance 〈 ◊ 〉 Heaven while they lived,
Follow me in my Conflict and Conquest, and you shall share with me in my Reward and Triumph. If we be dead with Christ, we shall aslo live with Christ;
Follow me in my Conflict and Conquest, and you shall share with me in my Reward and Triumph. If we be dead with christ, we shall aslo live with christ;
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and they are held out in Scripture to our observation; As Abraham's diffidence, Gen. 12.11, 12, 13. ch. 20.2. Job's impatience, Iob. 3.1, 2. Noah's transgressing by Wine, Gen. 9.21. Lot's incest, Gen. 19.33.35. David's Murder and Adultery, 2 Sam. 11.15, 4. Elijahs Passion. Jam. 5.17.
and they Are held out in Scripture to our observation; As Abraham's diffidence, Gen. 12.11, 12, 13. changed. 20.2. Job's impatience, Job 3.1, 2. Noah's transgressing by Wine, Gen. 9.21. Lot's Incest, Gen. 19.33.35. David's Murder and Adultery, 2 Sam. 11.15, 4. Elijahs Passion. Jam. 5.17.
1. For the support and comfort of lapsed Christians, that reflecting upon their own surprises by temptation, they may not despond and despair, as if their spot were not the spot of Gods Children.
1. For the support and Comfort of lapsed Christians, that reflecting upon their own surprises by temptation, they may not despond and despair, as if their spot were not the spot of God's Children.
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As we are commanded to be followers of God as dear Children, but not in the creating of the world; not in causing the Sun to rise, and the Rain to fall, &c. that is, we must not attempt such an imitation of our heavenly Father,
As we Are commanded to be followers of God as dear Children, but not in the creating of the world; not in causing the Sun to rise, and the Rain to fallen, etc. that is, we must not attempt such an imitation of our heavenly Father,
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Our Lord commandeth us to learn of him, but not in raising the dead; not in multiplying loaves, not in casting out Devils by a word, &c. these being works which Christ did not in his Private, but in his Mediatory Capacity.
Our Lord commands us to Learn of him, but not in raising the dead; not in multiplying loaves, not in casting out Devils by a word, etc. these being works which christ did not in his Private, but in his Mediatory Capacity.
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3. Neither are they to be followed in those actions which they did by special dispensation, or by way of probation and tryal. Ex. Gra. VVe are not to rob, spoil and take away the substance and estates of wicked men, (meerly quà wicked ) because the Israelites robbed the Aegyptians; unless we had immediate Authority and command for it, from him, who is the absolute and Supream Lord of the Creature, and may dispose of the whole Creation to whomsoever he please, as they had. We may not offer up our Sons and Daughters in sacrifice to God, because God tempted Abraham to offer up his Isaac, for tryal of his obedience and Self-denyal.
3. Neither Are they to be followed in those actions which they did by special Dispensation, or by Way of probation and trial. Ex. Gra. We Are not to rob, spoil and take away the substance and estates of wicked men, (merely quà wicked) Because the Israelites robbed the egyptians; unless we had immediate authority and command for it, from him, who is the absolute and Supreme Lord of the Creature, and may dispose of the Whole Creation to whomsoever he please, as they had. We may not offer up our Sons and Daughters in sacrifice to God, Because God tempted Abraham to offer up his Isaac, for trial of his Obedience and Self-denial.
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And the reason is, because, all that is in the Saints, is not Sanctity. All that is in the Godly, is not Godliness. Saints have their infirmities, and in them they are not to be imitated.
And the reason is, Because, all that is in the Saints, is not Sanctity. All that is in the Godly, is not Godliness. Saints have their infirmities, and in them they Are not to be imitated.
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If we find holy Paul, not following Christ, he doth not require us to follow him. It was Jehosophat's honour that he made choice of the first wayes of David to walk in.
If we find holy Paul, not following christ, he does not require us to follow him. It was Jehosophat's honour that he made choice of the First ways of David to walk in.
But God, and Christ, and the Spirit are the Supream Original Standard of our Conformity. The Father. Be you perfect as your Father, which is in heaven is perfect.
But God, and christ, and the Spirit Are the Supreme Original Standard of our Conformity. The Father. Be you perfect as your Father, which is in heaven is perfect.
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and wherein they are found either erroneous or defective, we are to correct and perfect them by the Original; we must by faith eye the Pattern in the Mount: we may imitate our terrestrial Copies, but we must not terminate in them.
and wherein they Are found either erroneous or defective, we Are to correct and perfect them by the Original; we must by faith eye the Pattern in the Mount: we may imitate our terrestrial Copies, but we must not terminate in them.
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2. Our Imitation of the Saints must be exact and uniform: though we are not to imitate the Saints in all their actions, yet we are to imitate them in all their Graces, and gracious conversation.
2. Our Imitation of the Saints must be exact and uniform: though we Are not to imitate the Saints in all their actions, yet we Are to imitate them in all their Graces, and gracious Conversation.
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I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect Angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by Pa tiality. To this end,
I charge thee before God, and the Lord jesus christ, and the elect Angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before Another, doing nothing by Paul tiality. To this end,
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3. Our Imitation of the Saints must be a vigorous and industrious Imitation. Truly to follow the Saints fully and exactly, is not a business of an easie and ordinary dispatch, it will require a vigorous and industrious intention and contention of our spirits,
3. Our Imitation of the Saints must be a vigorous and Industria Imitation. Truly to follow the Saints Fully and exactly, is not a business of an easy and ordinary dispatch, it will require a vigorous and Industria intention and contention of our spirits,
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Our Consciences: we stand in need of the impartial Testimony of an awakened conscience, to accuse or excuse us according to our fidelity or neglect in this duty of so great concernment.
Our Consciences: we stand in need of the impartial Testimony of an awakened conscience, to accuse or excuse us according to our Fidis or neglect in this duty of so great concernment.
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Moreover it will cost us much prayer, medita•ion, often reflection upon our selves, watchfull observation, self-denial, mortification, &c. Yea, much labour and pains even of the outward man much fasting, striving, wrestling,
Moreover it will cost us much prayer, medita•ion, often reflection upon our selves, watchful observation, self-denial, mortification, etc. Yea, much labour and pains even of the outward man much fasting, striving, wrestling,
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It is a mattet of great labour and diligence to be a follower of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all the rest of the Heroes •od Worthies of God, in their faith, and patience, and other Graces:
It is a mattet of great labour and diligence to be a follower of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all the rest of the Heroes •od Worthies of God, in their faith, and patience, and other Graces:
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therefore sayes the Apostle (he•e) We desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence, &c. All the strength and industry you have, will be little enough to lay out in this arduous and excellent design.
Therefore Says the Apostle (he•e) We desire that every one of you do show the same diligence, etc. All the strength and industry you have, will be little enough to lay out in this arduous and excellent Design.
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and it will cost you no less industry to write exactly after them. You must not think to make to your selves a religion of your own, or 〈 ◊ 〉 take up this imitation,
and it will cost you no less industry to write exactly After them. You must not think to make to your selves a Religion of your own, or 〈 ◊ 〉 take up this imitation,
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As we must imitate their Faith, so we must have faith •o imitate them. Faith to realize the pro•ise, and faith to believe Gods Faithful•ess and All-sufficiency to make good his •romise; so did Abraham, Rom. 4.20.
As we must imitate their Faith, so we must have faith •o imitate them. Faith to realize the pro•ise, and faith to believe God's Faithful•ess and All-sufficiency to make good his •romise; so did Abraham, Rom. 4.20.
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Our Imitation of the Saints will meet with much opposition, many discouragements from our flesh, contradiction from •he world, and opposition from the Devil: We must have faith to overcome them all,
Our Imitation of the Saints will meet with much opposition, many discouragements from our Flesh, contradiction from •he world, and opposition from the devil: We must have faith to overcome them all,
Sixthly and lastly, Our Imitation of the Saints, must be a patient Imitation. As we must Imitate the Saints in their Patience, so there is great need of Patience to persevere in this Imitation.
Sixthly and lastly, Our Imitation of the Saints, must be a patient Imitation. As we must Imitate the Saints in their Patience, so there is great need of Patience to persevere in this Imitation.
If it were, ••ey are not to be envied their just Enco•iums: Since God is pleased to set the •rown of Glory upon their Graces in Hea•en, we have no cause to think it too •reat an honour to set the Crown of Praise •pon their Graces here on Earth: Yea, •e have the Divine allowance for it.
If it were, ••ey Are not to be envied their just Enco•iums: Since God is pleased to Set the •rown of Glory upon their Graces in Hea•en, we have no cause to think it too •reat an honour to Set the Crown of Praise •pon their Graces Here on Earth: Yea, •e have the Divine allowance for it.
2. Because this Commendation of th• Saints is for the propagation of their pie•• and holiness to them that do survive, 〈 ◊ 〉 shall be born in after-generaions, that the may inherit the benefit of such excelle•• Patterns, to provoke them to an holy Im•tation.
2. Because this Commendation of th• Saints is for the propagation of their pie•• and holiness to them that do survive, 〈 ◊ 〉 shall be born in after-generaions, that the may inherit the benefit of such excelle•• Patterns, to provoke them to an holy Im•tation.
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and to rob th• world of the light and influence of suc• glorious Luminaries, which God hat• set up in the firmament of the Church 〈 ◊ 〉 Yea, to Eclipse the Sun of Righteousness Himself, by whose aspect they shone s• bright to the world.
and to rob th• world of the Light and influence of suc• glorious Luminaries, which God hat• Set up in the firmament of the Church 〈 ◊ 〉 Yea, to Eclipse the Sun of Righteousness Himself, by whose aspect they shone s• bright to the world.
1. Whilest some greedy Preachers (fo• filthy lucre-sake) have turned even me• vices into vertues; boldly making Saints where God hath made none. Whilest not only every Bristol-stone must pass for a Diamond, and every Glow-worm be magnified to a Star;
1. Whilst Some greedy Preachers (fo• filthy lucre-sake) have turned even me• vices into Virtues; boldly making Saints where God hath made none. Whilst not only every Bristol-stone must pass for a Diamond, and every Glowworm be magnified to a Star;
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Since by this means the worst of men fear not to live in •he grossest sins whilest they can purchase •he Priests Absolution at so cheap a rate when they come to die, and their souls •e sent to Heaven by Letters of commendation from a Mercenary Clergie-man when •hey are dead.
Since by this means the worst of men Fear not to live in •he Grossest Sins whilst they can purchase •he Priests Absolution At so cheap a rate when they come to die, and their Souls •e sent to Heaven by Letters of commendation from a Mercenary Clergyman when •hey Are dead.
whilest in both, the fond oppinion, and overlavish Commendation, which the present generation gave to their Worthies and Be efactors, have ensnared the Ignorance of succeeeding generations, to judge them not unworthy of Divine honou• and ador•tion; while they thought that their translation into those Coelestial habitations, could not but improve their benignity and Power, for the help of poor mortals here below,
whilst in both, the found opinion, and overlavish Commendation, which the present generation gave to their Worthies and Be efactors, have Ensnared the Ignorance of succeeding generations, to judge them not unworthy of Divine honou• and ador•tion; while they Thought that their Translation into those Celestial habitations, could not but improve their benignity and Power, for the help of poor mortals hear below,
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Save only, that the Pride, and A•a•ice of the latter Pontificians, hath prevailed with them to Canonize for Saints, such as they knew to be the worst of men; and to create them little D•ities, who by the justest Character which could be collected out of their Doctrine and lives, are now amongst Reprobate Spirits, suffering the vengeance of Eternal fire.
Save only, that the Pride, and A•a•ice of the latter Pontificians, hath prevailed with them to Canonise for Saints, such as they knew to be the worst of men; and to create them little D•ities, who by the Justest Character which could be collected out of their Doctrine and lives, Are now among Reprobate Spirits, suffering the vengeance of Eternal fire.
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1. That God may have the Glory, whilest the Saints shew forth the praises, or vertues of him who hath called them out of darkness into his marvelous light.
1. That God may have the Glory, whilst the Saints show forth the praises, or Virtues of him who hath called them out of darkness into his marvelous Light.
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Yea the more holy, the worse. The Saints are look't upon as the Troublers of Israel; the Pests of the places where they live, the Deformities of humane society.
Yea the more holy, the Worse. The Saints Are looked upon as the Troublers of Israel; the Pests of the places where they live, the Deformities of humane society.
Surely, these men are not of Gods mind, God accounts them as his Jewels, the Starrs in his right hand, the Sons of God, the lights the world, to give light to a dark world:
Surely, these men Are not of God's mind, God accounts them as his Jewels, the Stars in his right hand, the Sons of God, the lights the world, to give Light to a dark world:
but not in their Sanctity, but in their sins: Lot in his Incest, Noah in his Drunkennesse, and David in his Adultery, and Peter in his denying his Master, &c. And when they have done, can quote such instances for their Authority! Oh the wonderful perversness that is in our Apostate natures, that men should imitate the Saints only in their deformities! Imitate Saints only, in that wherein they are not Saints!
but not in their Sanctity, but in their Sins: Lot in his Incest, Noah in his drunkenness, and David in his Adultery, and Peter in his denying his Master, etc. And when they have done, can quote such instances for their authority! O the wondered perverseness that is in our Apostate nature's, that men should imitate the Saints only in their deformities! Imitate Saints only, in that wherein they Are not Saints!
Are there any amongst men that desire to be like others in their natural defects and deformities, be they persons never so great? Do you observe any that take delight to imitate men under distraction, or mad men? Did it ever ease any that lay sick of the Gout, Stone, Strangurie, Dropsie, Fever, &c. to tell them that many Noble, Rich, learned Persons have been tormented with the like pains?
are there any among men that desire to be like Others in their natural defects and deformities, be they Persons never so great? Do you observe any that take delight to imitate men under distraction, or mad men? Did it ever ease any that lay sick of the Gout, Stone, Strangury, Dropsy, Fever, etc. to tell them that many Noble, Rich, learned Persons have been tormented with the like pains?
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And are not mens lusts and corruptions so too? Even of the Saints themselves, save only by interposition of divine grace, healing and restoring them!
And Are not men's Lustiest and corruptions so too? Even of the Saints themselves, save only by interposition of divine grace, healing and restoring them!
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Yea, and of so much worse nature and effect, then either intellectual or bodily distempers, by how much the soul is better then the body, and Hell worse then Death; God himself testifying it from Heaven: And the Saints themselves, after they have recovered their lapses, having confest it before all the world, with greatest self-abhorrency and abasement.
Yea, and of so much Worse nature and Effect, then either intellectual or bodily distempers, by how much the soul is better then the body, and Hell Worse then Death; God himself testifying it from Heaven: And the Saints themselves, After they have recovered their lapses, having confessed it before all the world, with greatest self-abhorrency and abasement.
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So foolish was I, and ignorant, and like a beast before thee, cries David when he came out of the Sanctuary; he is so incenst against his sin that he cannot find a term vile enough to reproach himself withall!
So foolish was I, and ignorant, and like a beast before thee, cries David when he Come out of the Sanctuary; he is so incensed against his since that he cannot find a term vile enough to reproach himself withal!
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And yet is sin the only imitable thing men can discover in the Saints? How long ye simple ones will ye love simplicity, and Scorners delight in scorning, and fools hate knowledge.
And yet is since the only imitable thing men can discover in the Saints? How long you simple ones will you love simplicity, and Scorner's delight in scorning, and Fools hate knowledge.
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But there is yet another sort of people, that justly merit the lash of reproof; and they are such who though they dare not be so bad as to imitate the Saints in their sins, yet love not to be so good, as to imitate the Saints in their strictness, and holy severity in Religion.
But there is yet Another sort of people, that justly merit the lash of reproof; and they Are such who though they Dare not be so bad as to imitate the Saints in their Sins, yet love not to be so good, as to imitate the Saints in their strictness, and holy severity in Religion.
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and to keep their Church (as they call it;) But their holiness, their zeal, mortification and close walking with God; to be alwayes abounding in the work of the Lord:
and to keep their Church (as they call it;) But their holiness, their zeal, mortification and close walking with God; to be always abounding in the work of the Lord:
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Here they leave them, as deeming these, nothing else but the unnecessary strains of a fruitless precisenesse, and that which may expose them to the scandal and disgust of the world.
Here they leave them, as deeming these, nothing Else but the unnecessary strains of a fruitless preciseness, and that which may expose them to the scandal and disgust of the world.
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Oh the blindness and folly of the wisdom of the flesh! That wherein the Saints are most like God, therein, only the unregenerate world careth lest to be like unto them!
O the blindness and folly of the Wisdom of the Flesh! That wherein the Saints Are most like God, therein, only the unregenerate world Careth lest to be like unto them!
That which God accounteth his Glory, (for that is his Name, Glorious in holiness, and (therefore) fearful in praises ) the reprobate world account their abasement.
That which God accounteth his Glory, (for that is his Name, Glorious in holiness, and (Therefore) fearful in praises) the Reprobate world account their abasement.
Surely, carnal men are Gods Antipodes, they stand upon their heads, and shake their heeles against Heaven! They glory in their shame, and are ashamed of their glory;
Surely, carnal men Are God's Antipodes, they stand upon their Heads, and shake their heals against Heaven! They glory in their shame, and Are ashamed of their glory;
I come now to a more particular Application of this Doctrine, to our selves of this family, together with other Relations and Friends, more especially concerned in our sorrows.
I come now to a more particular Application of this Doctrine, to our selves of this family, together with other Relations and Friends, more especially concerned in our sorrows.
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Shall we then spend our thoughts and enquires where and how we may recruit our selves with new Relations? and to make up our Lots with other Comforts? or let out our hearts more greedily to them we have yet remaining?
Shall we then spend our thoughts and enquires where and how we may recruit our selves with new Relations? and to make up our Lots with other Comforts? or let out our hearts more greedily to them we have yet remaining?
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study to imitate so excellent a Pattern, as she hath left us, for me thinks I hear her crying to us out of her grave, or rather from Heaven, (where her triumphant soul is placed amongst the spirits of just men made perfect) as sometimes Her Lord, and ours, bespake his Disciples. Joh. 13.15. I have given you an example that you should do as I have done.
study to imitate so excellent a Pattern, as she hath left us, for me thinks I hear her crying to us out of her grave, or rather from Heaven, (where her triumphant soul is placed among the spirits of just men made perfect) as sometime Her Lord, and ours, bespoke his Disciples. John 13.15. I have given you an Exampl that you should do as I have done.
Now therefore, that I may not beat the aire, nor spend time unprofitably (only) in Generals; I shall propose Her to your view, in a twofold Capacity:
Now Therefore, that I may not beatrice the air, nor spend time unprofitably (only) in Generals; I shall propose Her to your view, in a twofold Capacity:
But with this preface, That here it must not be expected from me, that I should either proclaim her extraction, which was generous, or describe the loveliness of her person, though I maysay with modesty, Her soul did benè habitare, 'twas lodged in a beautiful habitation; her body which was an elegant piece of natures artifice, did give (as well as receive) a grace to what ever she did or spake. 1. In her Relational Capacity. 2. In her Personal Capacity.
But with this preface, That Here it must not be expected from me, that I should either proclaim her extraction, which was generous, or describe the loveliness of her person, though I maysay with modesty, Her soul did benè habitare, 'twas lodged in a beautiful habitation; her body which was an elegant piece of nature's artifice, did give (as well as receive) a grace to what ever she did or spoke. 1. In her Relational Capacity. 2. In her Personal Capacity.
1. In her Relational Capacity, and there look upon her, first as a Child, and a most du ifull and obedient Child she was, not only where the Relation was natural, but even where it was but Legal and Adoptitious. She never disobeyed or neglected the Commands of her Parents in the least, vvhile she was under the charge of their education.
1. In her Relational Capacity, and there look upon her, First as a Child, and a most du ifull and obedient Child she was, not only where the Relation was natural, but even where it was but Legal and Adoptitious. She never disobeyed or neglected the Commands of her Parents in the least, while she was under the charge of their education.
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She was a most exact observer of the fifth Commandment, in honoring her Father and Mother, in Word, Gesture and Actions, there was never heard an unbecoming coming vvord fall from her lips towards them,
She was a most exact observer of the fifth Commandment, in honouring her Father and Mother, in Word, Gesture and Actions, there was never herd an unbecoming coming word fallen from her lips towards them,
nor undecent carriage observed, nor any thing that might be interpreted as the least defect of that honour which was due unto them by the Law of God and Nature.
nor undecent carriage observed, nor any thing that might be interpreted as the least defect of that honour which was due unto them by the Law of God and Nature.
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You that are Children, or under the just obligation of Children, see you be followers of Her in this Child-like vertue: Keep this excellent Pattern of filial obedience alwayes before your eyes as a singular exemplification of the fifth Commandment, expounded by the Apostle, Children obey your Parents in the Lord, for this is right.
You that Are Children, or under the just obligation of Children, see you be followers of Her in this Childlike virtue: Keep this excellent Pattern of filial Obedience always before your eyes as a singular exemplification of the fifth Commandment, expounded by the Apostle, Children obey your Parents in the Lord, for this is right.
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Or if this Instance of obedience seems too inferiour, take that Instance of an higher authority. That of the Son of God Incarnate, of whom it is said, He went down with his Parents, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them.
Or if this Instance of Obedience seems too inferior, take that Instance of an higher Authority. That of the Son of God Incarnate, of whom it is said, He went down with his Parents, and Come to Nazareth, and was Subject to them.
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2. Take her in the Conjugal Relation, and there you may behold Her a most Chast, Loyal, Loving, Tender, and (according to her audibly avowed engagement at her Marriage in the publick Assembly) An obedient Wife, as two loving Husbands, have successively experienced and testified.
2. Take her in the Conjugal Relation, and there you may behold Her a most Chaste, Loyal, Loving, Tender, and (according to her audibly avowed engagement At her Marriage in the public Assembly) an obedient Wife, as two loving Husbands, have successively experienced and testified.
She never diss•nted from them, but as the word did vvarrant her dissent; and then, (if possibly such a then there vvas,) proposing, rather then opposing; perswading by Scripture-rule, rather then contradicting by self-vvill.
She never diss•nted from them, but as the word did warrant her dissent; and then, (if possibly such a then there was,) proposing, rather then opposing; persuading by Scriptural rule, rather then contradicting by Self-will.
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themselves have successively acknowledged, they have had cause to bless God for her, with the excellent Woman in the Proverbs, ch. 31.12. She did them good, and not evill all her daies.
themselves have successively acknowledged, they have had cause to bless God for her, with the excellent Woman in the Proverbs, changed. 31.12. She did them good, and not evil all her days.
and therein, not opposing your wills, so much to theirs as Gods. That's not Rebellion against Rulers and Superiours, vvherein not the will so much of the Inferiour, gives sin a Negative vote as the Conscience, and Conscience rightly informed by the word of God.
and therein, not opposing your wills, so much to theirs as God's That's not Rebellion against Rulers and Superiors, wherein not the will so much of the Inferior, gives since a Negative vote as the Conscience, and Conscience rightly informed by the word of God.
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Love one another to heaven, Let not the flesh go away with all your time, and strength and affections; nor the elder serve the younger. Live together as heirs of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindred.
Love one Another to heaven, Let not the Flesh go away with all your time, and strength and affections; nor the elder serve the younger. Live together as Heirs of the grace of life, that your Prayers be not hindered.
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There was no severity in her discipline, save what was in the Pattern she proposed to them, her own Conversation: Indeed she was severely good; her government was made up of Intreaties, rather then Commands or Repro•f•. She knew not how to be angry, unless it were against sin; and even that she exprest rather in grief, then in passion.
There was no severity in her discipline, save what was in the Pattern she proposed to them, her own Conversation: Indeed she was severely good; her government was made up of Entreaties, rather then Commands or Repro•f•. She knew not how to be angry, unless it were against since; and even that she expressed rather in grief, then in passion.
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To that end she was very exact and constant in Family-duties, (sc.) Reading the Scripture, Prayer, Catechising, as deeply sensible how gainfull God had made that Domestick duty to her own soul in the Family of her education:
To that end she was very exact and constant in Family duties, (sc.) Reading the Scripture, Prayer, Catechising, as deeply sensible how gainful God had made that Domestic duty to her own soul in the Family of her education:
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I say, being conscious what good she had got by being diligently instructed in the principles of Religion, she was conscientious in the discharge of that duty towards those whom God had committed to her trust, not only in a way of exercising their memories in a bare verbal repetition of words, but (according to her faculty, which verily was not ordinary in her sex) in a way of helping them to understand the sence and meaning; and by impressing upon conscience what was imprinted in their memeries.
I say, being conscious what good she had god by being diligently instructed in the principles of Religion, she was conscientious in the discharge of that duty towards those whom God had committed to her trust, not only in a Way of exercising their memories in a bore verbal repetition of words, but (according to her faculty, which verily was not ordinary in her sex) in a Way of helping them to understand the sense and meaning; and by impressing upon conscience what was imprinted in their memeries.
In the absence of her dear Husband, she constantly performed the duty of prayer in her own person, save only when she could call in the assistance of her own pious Pastour, or other faithful Ministers whom the present Providence had cast into her neighbourhood, all which her Christian obliging converse had so marvellously endeared, that she had as many Chaplains, as if she had bin one of the greatest Ladies in the Land. A true Gospel-Sabbatarian she was;
In the absence of her dear Husband, she constantly performed the duty of prayer in her own person, save only when she could call in the assistance of her own pious Pastor, or other faithful Ministers whom the present Providence had cast into her neighbourhood, all which her Christian obliging converse had so marvellously endeared, that she had as many Chaplains, as if she had been one of the greatest Ladies in the Land. A true Gospel-Sabbatarian she was;
truth is, she counted every moment of Sabbath-time, too good for any time but Sabbath-work, unless it were vvhere divine indulgence had made allowance for vvorks of Mercy and Necessity! In reference to both vvhich (notvvithstanding) she vvell knevv how to spiritualize even them also into Sabbath-exercises.
truth is, she counted every moment of Sabbath time, too good for any time but Sabbath-work, unless it were where divine indulgence had made allowance for works of Mercy and Necessity! In Referente to both which (notwithstanding) she well knew how to spiritualize even them also into Sabbath-exercises.
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Further then these two, she durst not exact any of her servants labour: As knovving, 1. That the Sabbath vvas the servants priviledge, as vvell as her ovvn. Thou and thy servant, &c. 2. That her Servants souls were as precious to God, as her own, and cost Jesus Christ as much blood to redeem.
Further then these two, she durst not exact any of her Servants labour: As knowing, 1. That the Sabbath was the Servants privilege, as well as her own. Thou and thy servant, etc. 2. That her Servants Souls were as precious to God, as her own, and cost jesus christ as much blood to Redeem.
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Therefore she vvas careful that every one in her Family, should not only attend the publick Ordinances; but that they should improve the whole overplus of Sabbath time, in the holy exercises of Religion.
Therefore she was careful that every one in her Family, should not only attend the public Ordinances; but that they should improve the Whole overplus of Sabbath time, in the holy exercises of Religion.
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And as God had given her an excellent faculty in taking Sermons, so she made it her vvork constantly to repeat both the former and latter Sermon to her Family, vvhich she did vvith such a judicious accurateness, that the hearer could hardly miss in the repetition, vvhat he had heard from the Pulpit, at least not any head or material enlargment of the Sermon.
And as God had given her an excellent faculty in taking Sermons, so she made it her work constantly to repeat both the former and latter Sermon to her Family, which she did with such a judicious accurateness, that the hearer could hardly miss in the repetition, what he had herd from the Pulpit, At least not any head or material enlargement of the Sermon.
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The other void spaces of the day she commended to her Family as Gods and their own time, for divine uses, calling upon them, to redeem it accordingly.
The other void spaces of the day she commended to her Family as God's and their own time, for divine uses, calling upon them, to Redeem it accordingly.
You that are Governours of Families, imitate this blessed Saint herein also. The Sabbath is exceedingly fallen amongst us, not in our Publike Assemblies & streets only,
You that Are Governors of Families, imitate this blessed Saint herein also. The Sabbath is exceedingly fallen among us, not in our Public Assemblies & streets only,
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You that love the Lord Jesus, and his Resurrection, I charge you by all that right and interest you claim in either, help to lift up the head of this glorious day of Jehovah; for the love of God do not put avvay the Pillovv from under the head of this dying day, as you vvould not be found guilty of the blood of Christ and of his Resurrection;
You that love the Lord jesus, and his Resurrection, I charge you by all that right and Interest you claim in either, help to lift up the head of this glorious day of Jehovah; for the love of God do not put away the Pillow from under the head of this dying day, as you would not be found guilty of the blood of christ and of his Resurrection;
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4. As a Friend and Neighbour: She vvas of a most sweet and obliging converse. As many loved her as knew her; as ambitious she vvas to do good offices to the poorest, as others are to those that can requite them.
4. As a Friend and Neighbour: She was of a most sweet and obliging converse. As many loved her as knew her; as ambitious she was to do good Offices to the Poorest, as Others Are to those that can requite them.
she was not one of those professors, that with the holy, could shew her self holy; and with the prophane, could shew her self prophane; that could talk religiously in one company,
she was not one of those professors, that with the holy, could show her self holy; and with the profane, could show her self profane; that could talk religiously in one company,
as if Christians had forgotten there were such a word in the Bible, Let your speech be alwayes with gr•ce, seasoned with salt, Col. 4.6. or that other, Redeem the time, for the dayes are evil, Eph. 5.1, 15, 16. The Lord make you wise to salvation.
as if Christians had forgotten there were such a word in the bible, Let your speech be always with gr•ce, seasoned with salt, Col. 4.6. or that other, redeem the time, for the days Are evil, Ephesians 5.1, 15, 16. The Lord make you wise to salvation.
In the second place take a view of her in her Personal Capacity. And there we shall find these six Graces, which were eminently in her, to the observation of all that know her, sc.
In the second place take a view of her in her Personal Capacity. And there we shall find these six Graces, which were eminently in her, to the observation of all that know her, sc.
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1. Her Holiness. she was a Christian of a most unstained Holiness, she wore the garment of her Christian profession without any visible spot. The commo• ▪ Holiness of the world would not serve he•turn.
1. Her Holiness. she was a Christian of a most unstained Holiness, she wore the garment of her Christian profession without any visible spot. The commo• ▪ Holiness of the world would not serve he•turn.
Modesty, Civility, Moral-righteousness, an Inoffensive Conversation, these go far amongh the commonsort of professors, and I wish many that would pa•• for Saints did not fall short of these Though it is a very sad thing, to fall she•• of them that fall short of Heaven; unsess your Righteousness exceed this Ri•hieousness, you cannot enter, &c. Blessed be God, the Righteousness of this precious servant of Christ was of another make, a purity she contended after of a peculiar strain; zealous of good works;
Modesty, Civility, Moral-righteousness, an Inoffensive Conversation, these go Far amongh the commonsort of professors, and I wish many that would pa•• for Saints did not fallen short of these Though it is a very sad thing, to fallen she•• of them that fallen short of Heaven; unsess your Righteousness exceed this Ri•hieousness, you cannot enter, etc. Blessed be God, the Righteousness of this precious servant of christ was of Another make, a purity she contended After of a peculiar strain; zealous of good works;
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She made Religion her business, Her one onely necessary thing: She pursued an Holiness that comes up to its Pattern, the Pattern in the Mount: As he that called you is Holy, so be you Holy in all manner of conversation, and again, Be ye perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.
She made Religion her business, Her one only necessary thing: She pursued an Holiness that comes up to its Pattern, the Pattern in the Mount: As he that called you is Holy, so be you Holy in all manner of Conversation, and again, Be you perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect.
She was in all things as becometh women professing the Gospel, adorned with good works. And to this end with the Holy Apostle, She forgot the things that were behind,
She was in all things as Becometh women professing the Gospel, adorned with good works. And to this end with the Holy Apostle, She forgotten the things that were behind,
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She was rarely angry, never in her own Cause, and when in Gods, she exprest it in grief, rather then in passion; sin could provoke her zeal, but not transport her into any undecent excess. In her own concerns she had that absolute dominion over her own spirit, that as she knew not how to give offence, so she could not easily take any; or if any at any time were worth taking, it was sooner forgot then acknowledged; she was of so serene a temper, that an angry word was hardly ever heard from her lips; or an angry look ever seen in her face. Oh how aimable did the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit render her in the eyes of God and Man!
She was rarely angry, never in her own Cause, and when in God's, she expressed it in grief, rather then in passion; since could provoke her zeal, but not transport her into any undecent excess. In her own concerns she had that absolute dominion over her own Spirit, that as she knew not how to give offence, so she could not Easily take any; or if any At any time were worth taking, it was sooner forgotten then acknowledged; she was of so serene a temper, that an angry word was hardly ever herd from her lips; or an angry look ever seen in her face. O how aimable did the ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit render her in the eyes of God and Man!
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This precious Christian loved Him not only for what he did, but for what he was; His Person as well as his Portion: She loved him for his Loveliness, as well as for his Love, she looked upon Christ with the Spouses eyes, fairer then the Children of men, &c. The chiefest of ten Thousand, The only precious one of her Soul.
This precious Christian loved Him not only for what he did, but for what he was; His Person as well as his Portion: She loved him for his Loveliness, as well as for his Love, she looked upon christ with the Spouses eyes, Fairer then the Children of men, etc. The chiefest of ten Thousand, The only precious one of her Soul.
Her love to Christ had marvelously consumed her love to the World: She was in a great degree (with the Holy Apostle) Crucified to the world, and the world to her.
Her love to christ had marvelously consumed her love to the World: She was in a great degree (with the Holy Apostle) crucified to the world, and the world to her.
God had given a competent portion of the world to her, but she (blessed be God) made it not her portion. She gave but very little of her Love to the vvorld;
God had given a competent portion of the world to her, but she (blessed be God) made it not her portion. She gave but very little of her Love to the world;
but possest the vvorld as if she possest it not: In this only she vvas (holily) proud, that she thought her love too good for the world. Her love to Christ had vvonderfully vvasted and vveakned Self-love. Self vvas a very small concern to her.
but possessed the world as if she possessed it not: In this only she was (holily) proud, that she Thought her love too good for the world. Her love to christ had wonderfully wasted and weakened Self-love. Self was a very small concern to her.
3. Her Love to the Publick Assemblies, and Publick Ordinances; Her word was that of Holy David, Lord I have loved the habitation of thy House, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
3. Her Love to the Public Assemblies, and Public Ordinances; Her word was that of Holy David, Lord I have loved the habitation of thy House, and the place where thine honour dwells.
4. Love to the Saints: All her delight was in them that excel in vertue. A vile person was contemned in her eyes, but she honoured them that fear the Lord.
4. Love to the Saints: All her delight was in them that excel in virtue. A vile person was contemned in her eyes, but she honoured them that Fear the Lord.
5. Her love to the faithful Ministers of the Gospel was very eminent, the very feet of them that bring good tidings, that publish p•ac•, that bring good tidings of good, that publish salvation, were very beautiful in her eyes;
5. Her love to the faithful Ministers of the Gospel was very eminent, the very feet of them that bring good tidings, that publish p•ac•, that bring good tidings of good, that publish salvation, were very beautiful in her eyes;
and she burnt not? she was read in that Chapter of Remembrance (as one calls it) Heb. 13.3. She remembred them that are in bonds, as bound with them;
and she burned not? she was read in that Chapter of Remembrance (as one calls it) Hebrew 13.3. She remembered them that Are in bonds, as bound with them;
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Oh imitate her in this grace, all ye that love the Lord Jesus. Behold she whom your Lord loveth is sick, sick not of Love only but of persecution. There is not that part of the true Church of Christ under heaven, upon which the hour of temptation is not in an eminent manner.
O imitate her in this grace, all you that love the Lord jesus. Behold she whom your Lord loves is sick, sick not of Love only but of persecution. There is not that part of the true Church of christ under heaven, upon which the hour of temptation is not in an eminent manner.
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And ye that are the Lords Remembrancers, behold you have your Commission, keep not silence and give him no rest till he establish, and till he m ke Jerusalem a praise in the Earth:
And you that Are the lords Remembrancers, behold you have your Commission, keep not silence and give him no rest till he establish, and till he m ke Jerusalem a praise in the Earth:
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How willing is God to be overcome, that bids his people wrestle? How desirous is God to grant, that commands his supplicants to take no denyal at his hands,
How willing is God to be overcome, that bids his people wrestle? How desirous is God to grant, that commands his supplicants to take no denial At his hands,
and come down, or ever his Sp use die, that he would take her up in his Arms, wipe off dust from her face, tears from her eyes, and blood from her wounds.
and come down, or ever his Spa use die, that he would take her up in his Arms, wipe off dust from her face, tears from her eyes, and blood from her wounds.
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5. She was a woman of great Faith, the life she lived in the flesh was a life of Faith: In her natural life, in all the publick calamities of the times, and private afflictions upon her own person,
5. She was a woman of great Faith, the life she lived in the Flesh was a life of Faith: In her natural life, in all the public calamities of the times, and private afflictions upon her own person,
Faith it was that which kept her Vessel so steddy in the midst of all the Waves and Billows which fell upon her in her passage, that in them all she was observed by all the standers by, to be of an even tranquil spirit, not transported with joy in her better times, nor dejected with sorrow in her worse,
Faith it was that which kept her Vessel so steady in the midst of all the Waves and Billows which fell upon her in her passage, that in them all she was observed by all the standers by, to be of an even tranquil Spirit, not transported with joy in her better times, nor dejected with sorrow in her Worse,
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In her spiritual life, she lived much by Faith; when she could not see, she did believe, and when in darkness, and had no light, she could trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon her God.
In her spiritual life, she lived much by Faith; when she could not see, she did believe, and when in darkness, and had no Light, she could trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon her God.
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But in this did the excellency of her Faith consist, she durst not believe without a promise, nor the promise without the qualification, in some good degree. Faith without a promise she believed was not Faith, but Fancy; not believing, but presuming: This she believed,
But in this did the excellency of her Faith consist, she durst not believe without a promise, nor the promise without the qualification, in Some good degree. Faith without a promise she believed was not Faith, but Fancy; not believing, but presuming: This she believed,
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Hear this all you that take up your salvation upon trust, and swim down the stream of security, not working out your salvation with fear and trembling; but think it enough to hope well,
Hear this all you that take up your salvation upon trust, and swim down the stream of security, not working out your salvation with Fear and trembling; but think it enough to hope well,
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and to believe you do believe, &c. and what will ye do in the latter end? When your Faith will prove but fancy, and your hope but as the Spiders Webb, wrought out of your own bowels,
and to believe you do believe, etc. and what will you do in the latter end? When your Faith will prove but fancy, and your hope but as the Spiders Webb, wrought out of your own bowels,
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and blown away with the least of temptation? Take heed, deceive not your selves with shadows instead of substances: what good will it do you to go down to the Grave with a lie in your Right-hand;
and blown away with the least of temptation? Take heed, deceive not your selves with shadows instead of substances: what good will it do you to go down to the Grave with a lie in your Right-hand;
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The sixth and last Grace which I shall hint to you, (though herein I do both her and you wrong) is her Patience. Truly, her life and her death was nothing else but a Lecture of humility.
The sixth and last Grace which I shall hint to you, (though herein I do both her and you wrong) is her Patience. Truly, her life and her death was nothing Else but a Lecture of humility.
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Not truly, by reason of the least unsuitableness in the Conjugal relation, nor meerly in regard of Abortion, and loss of Children, both which she bare with a gracious chearfulness in submission to her Heavenly Father;
Not truly, by reason of the least unsuitableness in the Conjugal Relation, nor merely in regard of Abortion, and loss of Children, both which she bore with a gracious cheerfulness in submission to her Heavenly Father;
insomuch that when the time of her dissolution came, it appeared to her learned Physitians, that her dying sickness was nothing else but a Complication of her diseases now come to the birth, which had for near Twenty years before bin breeding and ripening in her tender body;
insomuch that when the time of her dissolution Come, it appeared to her learned Physicians, that her dying sickness was nothing Else but a Complication of her diseases now come to the birth, which had for near Twenty Years before been breeding and ripening in her tender body;
But at length, those sparks which for many years lay smoaking and kindling within, brake out into a flame, and for near twenty weeks together by degrees, prevailed upon the Walls of her feeble Tabernacle, the anguish whereof,
But At length, those sparks which for many Years lay smoking and kindling within, brake out into a flame, and for near twenty weeks together by Degrees, prevailed upon the Walls of her feeble Tabernacle, the anguish whereof,
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so that in her sharpest conflicts with pain and sickness, though (as an holy Minister said of himself) she might (possibly) groan, yet she did not grumble; an impatient complaint was never heard from her lips;
so that in her Sharpest conflicts with pain and sickness, though (as an holy Minister said of himself) she might (possibly) groan, yet she did not grumble; an impatient complaint was never herd from her lips;
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but if asked, how is it? Her answer was the Holy Martyrs word, mixt up of Patience and Faith; It is well, and it will be better. It is well, there was her patience, and it will be better there was her Faith:
but if asked, how is it? Her answer was the Holy Martyrs word, mixed up of Patience and Faith; It is well, and it will be better. It is well, there was her patience, and it will be better there was her Faith:
I might easily enlarge the Catalogue of her Vertues; she was of great wisdom and judgement, not as a Woman only, in managing all her affairs with Discretion, but (much more) as a Christian woman.
I might Easily enlarge the Catalogue of her Virtues; she was of great Wisdom and judgement, not as a Woman only, in managing all her affairs with Discretion, but (much more) as a Christian woman.
She was not a light Sceptical professour, nor one that took up her Religion upon trust or imitation: She knew what she believed, and having weighed her principles in the balance of the Sanctuary; and tried them by the touch-stone of the holy Scriptures (which from her youth she had known) she became rooted and grounded in the Faith, and stood unmoveable and unshaken against all the blasts and storms of seduction; Able not only to give an answer to every one that might (rationally) ask her a reason of the hope that was in her with meekness and fear, but as a good proficient in Christs School, to make an Apology for the truths she had learned from the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
She was not a Light Sceptical professor, nor one that took up her Religion upon trust or imitation: She knew what she believed, and having weighed her principles in the balance of the Sanctuary; and tried them by the touchstone of the holy Scriptures (which from her youth she had known) she became rooted and grounded in the Faith, and stood Unmovable and unshaken against all the blasts and storms of seduction; Able not only to give an answer to every one that might (rationally) ask her a reason of the hope that was in her with meekness and Fear, but as a good proficient in Christ School, to make an Apology for the truths she had learned from the Gospel of jesus christ.
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In Temperance and Sobriety, she exceeded many, not only of the ordinary rate of vvomen, but even of such as (not without cause) have the repute of Religion.
In Temperance and Sobriety, she exceeded many, not only of the ordinary rate of women, but even of such as (not without cause) have the repute of Religion.
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In her Habit, she affected nothing of the pride and curiosity of the present generation. Accounting it more honour to beautifie her Attire, then to owe any beauty to it.
In her Habit, she affected nothing of the pride and curiosity of the present generation. Accounting it more honour to beautify her Attire, then to owe any beauty to it.
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Provident she was without avarice; frugal, not that she might get the more goods, but that she might do the more good; accounting that het best riches, not which she laid up for her self, but that which she laid out for God. Her Charity was very extensive, not knowing any other limits, but want of opportunity; nor any other partiality but the Houshold of Faith.
Provident she was without avarice; frugal, not that she might get the more goods, but that she might do the more good; accounting that het best riches, not which she laid up for her self, but that which she laid out for God. Her Charity was very extensive, not knowing any other Limits, but want of opportunity; nor any other partiality but the Household of Faith.
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She had a tender, and yet an Heroick Spirit; she feared nothing but sin, and could bear any thing but Gods dishonour and the reproach of Religion. A Coward she was,
She had a tender, and yet an Heroic Spirit; she feared nothing but since, and could bear any thing but God's dishonour and the reproach of Religion. A Coward she was,
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the rudiments of Religion, were by their care and her diligence, so distinctly imprinted in her understanding, that they became a good foundation, upon which the superstructure of more practical and spiritual truths of the Gospel, were more prosperously and fruitfully raised.
the rudiments of Religion, were by their care and her diligence, so distinctly imprinted in her understanding, that they became a good Foundation, upon which the superstructure of more practical and spiritual truths of the Gospel, were more prosperously and fruitfully raised.
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After that by Precept and Pattern she had learned the necessity of secret duties, instruction and experience soon taught her the insignificancy of them, without regard to the manner, as vvell as to the matter.
After that by Precept and Pattern she had learned the necessity of secret duties, instruction and experience soon taught her the insignificancy of them, without regard to the manner, as well as to the matter.
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After this, notwithstanding in the progress of the Ministry under which she lived during the time of her single state) she found her self at a loss, the Holy Ghost convincing her of a present absolute and indispensable need of Jesus Christ in point of Righteousness. She well perceived her own Righteousness too short a garment to cover her nakedness from the all-piercing eye of Divine Justice. From thenceforth (with the Apostle) she accounted all things (even the best of her own Righteousness) but loss and dung that she might win Christ, and be found in him not having her own Righteousness which is of the Law,
After this, notwithstanding in the progress of the Ministry under which she lived during the time of her single state) she found her self At a loss, the Holy Ghost convincing her of a present absolute and indispensable need of jesus christ in point of Righteousness. She well perceived her own Righteousness too short a garment to cover her nakedness from the all-piercing eye of Divine justice. From thenceforth (with the Apostle) she accounted all things (even the best of her own Righteousness) but loss and dung that she might win christ, and be found in him not having her own Righteousness which is of the Law,
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and discovery of the beauty and excellencies that is in Jesus Christ. A Christ she must have as a fountain of Holiness, as well as of Happiness; for a Soveraign as well as for a Saviour, for his Person, as well as for his Portion: A Christ for Himself, as well as for Her self; she was sick of Love.
and discovery of the beauty and excellencies that is in jesus christ. A christ she must have as a fountain of Holiness, as well as of Happiness; for a Sovereign as well as for a Saviour, for his Person, as well as for his Portion: A christ for Himself, as well as for Her self; she was sick of Love.
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But yet further, Interest would not serve her turn without evidence; Scripture evidence. This she now made her business, she was very diligent to bring her Hopes and Evidences to the Scripture, and to compare them and the word together, by the light whereof as she discovered any fault or defect in them or cause to be jealous of them;
But yet further, Interest would not serve her turn without evidence; Scripture evidence. This she now made her business, she was very diligent to bring her Hope's and Evidences to the Scripture, and to compare them and the word together, by the Light whereof as she discovered any fault or defect in them or cause to be jealous of them;
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especially that near and tender Relation, whom she trusted (above any) with her spiritual concerns, whom she acknowledged God had made of singular use and advantage to her in the doubts and difficulties of this nature.
especially that near and tender Relation, whom she trusted (above any) with her spiritual concerns, whom she acknowledged God had made of singular use and advantage to her in the doubts and difficulties of this nature.
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But above all, she constantly made her address to Him, whose Name and Office is, The searcher of Hearts, and tryer of the Reins, with holy Davids Petition;
But above all, she constantly made her address to Him, whose Name and Office is, The searcher of Hearts, and Trier of the Reins, with holy Davids Petition;
From evidence at length, she put in for assurance; in the serious and vigorous pursuit whereof, death met her, as well in the midst of her work, as of her dayes; unexpectedly indeed, but (blessed be God) not unpreparedly, and though her sickness was not fraught with extraordinary joyes and ravishments: Yet she was sustained with a sweet peace and serenity of Spirit, which God did not permit Satan to interrupt all her sickness long;
From evidence At length, she put in for assurance; in the serious and vigorous pursuit whereof, death met her, as well in the midst of her work, as of her days; unexpectedly indeed, but (blessed be God) not unpreparedly, and though her sickness was not fraught with extraordinary Joys and ravishments: Yet she was sustained with a sweet peace and serenity of Spirit, which God did not permit Satan to interrupt all her sickness long;
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and this was not the fruit of a blind unsensible security, (as in most that cry up a Lamb-like death ) for she was able to give answer to any one that asked her reason of the hope that was in her, with meekness and judgement.
and this was not the fruit of a blind unsensible security, (as in most that cry up a Lamblike death) for she was able to give answer to any one that asked her reason of the hope that was in her, with meekness and judgement.
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It was the account she her self gave, why neither in her sickness nor health, she had experienc't any great raptures or extraordinary joyes of the Spirit of Adoption, as some do;
It was the account she her self gave, why neither in her sickness nor health, she had experienced any great raptures or extraordinary Joys of the Spirit of Adoption, as Some do;
for (said she) neither was I brought in with any extraordinary terrors or tremblings of the spirit of bondage: Nevertheless it pleased the Lord not to leave Himself, nor his poor Handmaid without witness; not only in giving her a sweet serenity of spirit, insomuch that she suffered no Ecclipse of that Sun of Righteousness; (in all the time of her confinement to her Chamber) who Himself (upon the Cross ) suffered an Ecclipse of the light of his Fathers Countenance, at what time He cried out (to the astonishment of Heaven and Earth ) My God, my God,
for (said she) neither was I brought in with any extraordinary terrors or tremblings of the Spirit of bondage: Nevertheless it pleased the Lord not to leave Himself, nor his poor Handmaid without witness; not only in giving her a sweet serenity of Spirit, insomuch that she suffered no Eclipse of that Sun of Righteousness; (in all the time of her confinement to her Chamber) who Himself (upon the Cross) suffered an Eclipse of the Light of his Father's Countenance, At what time He cried out (to the astonishment of Heaven and Earth) My God, my God,
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why hast thou forsaken me? But much more, in vouchsafing her some immediate irradiations of his face and favour, on the evening before she died; at what time, a gracious intimate friend, sitting at a little distance from her Bed-side, forbearing to speak to her, knowing her to be very much spent,
why hast thou forsaken me? But much more, in vouchsafing her Some immediate irradiations of his face and favour, on the evening before she died; At what time, a gracious intimate friend, sitting At a little distance from her Bedside, forbearing to speak to her, knowing her to be very much spent,
Hathe he so, (said her friend?) Then I hope he hath heard you, in that you feared; (meaning the fear of death, which formerly had held her in some bondage, Heb. 2.14.) She replyed, He hath, He hath;
Hath he so, (said her friend?) Then I hope he hath herd you, in that you feared; (meaning the Fear of death, which formerly had held her in Some bondage, Hebrew 2.14.) She replied, He hath, He hath;
She added moreover, she did not desire prayer for the Continuance of life; but that she might he resigned up to God in prayer, and might be accepted in the beloved. And resigned up she was in a solemn manner; first, by several godly Ministers then present;
She added moreover, she did not desire prayer for the Continuance of life; but that she might he resigned up to God in prayer, and might be accepted in the Beloved. And resigned up she was in a solemn manner; First, by several godly Ministers then present;
and last of all by that hand which by the power of the Holy Ghost had Midwived her into Christ in her Regeneration; during all which time, her spirit accompanied that solemn transaction, with strong and vigorous affections, to the extream expence of her natural spirits;
and last of all by that hand which by the power of the Holy Ghost had Midwived her into christ in her Regeneration; during all which time, her Spirit accompanied that solemn transaction, with strong and vigorous affections, to the extreme expense of her natural spirits;
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and when all was finished, being asked, whether she had gone along with the Petition which had bin lifted up to God for her? She answered, Yes, I bless God I have, they were very sweet and precious:
and when all was finished, being asked, whither she had gone along with the Petition which had been lifted up to God for her? She answered, Yes, I bless God I have, they were very sweet and precious:
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but her precious soul, impatient of longer distance from her Beloved, did upon [ her ] Lords day in the morning as early as the light might serve to denominate it day, take its flight to the mountains of spices, there to celebrate an eternal Sabbath in the bosom and embraces of her Heavenly-Bridegroom.
but her precious soul, impatient of longer distance from her beloved, did upon [ her ] lords day in the morning as early as the Light might serve to denominate it day, take its flight to the Mountains of spices, there to celebrate an Eternal Sabbath in the bosom and embraces of her Heavenly-Bridegroom.
Wherein, though she took the Creed (commonly called Apostolical ) for her Text: Yet she did not content her self to do it in that steril verbal way, of a literal repetion, (as the mode of most ignorant people is) but upon evey Article and Clause, as she went, enlarged her self in so spiritual and savory a Paraphrase of her own,
Wherein, though she took the Creed (commonly called Apostolical) for her Text: Yet she did not content her self to do it in that sterile verbal Way, of a literal repetion, (as the mode of most ignorant people is) but upon evey Article and Clause, as she went, enlarged her self in so spiritual and savoury a paraphrase of her own,
as did marvelloufly affect the hearers, in so much that they afterward accused themselves of robbery against their own souls, that they had not taken the paines to make that legible to their eyes, which she had made audible to their eares.
as did marvelloufly affect the hearers, in so much that they afterwards accused themselves of robbery against their own Souls, that they had not taken the pains to make that legible to their eyes, which she had made audible to their ears.
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which were so full, serious and suitable, that she seemed (as indeed she vvas) to be acted above her self, her spiritual and Heavenly self, acting the weak Organ of her body, as long as there was any passive capacity left in it.
which were so full, serious and suitable, that she seemed (as indeed she was) to be acted above her self, her spiritual and Heavenly self, acting the weak Organ of her body, as long as there was any passive capacity left in it.
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In a word, she hath left as many Mourners behind her, as knew her, whether good or bad. The worst in the place where she lived, have given her this Testimony, That if she be not gone to Heaven, never any went thither;
In a word, she hath left as many Mourners behind her, as knew her, whither good or bad. The worst in the place where she lived, have given her this Testimony, That if she be not gone to Heaven, never any went thither;
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which puts us to find out a new exposition of our Lords Text, Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you, &c. As for you Beloved, remember the Text,
which puts us to find out a new exposition of our lords Text, Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you, etc. As for you beloved, Remember the Text,
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and make it your work to be her followers, to imitate her in her Graces and gracious Conversation, vvhose Faith follow, Heb. 13.7. It is time to conclude.
and make it your work to be her followers, to imitate her in her Graces and gracious Conversation, whose Faith follow, Hebrew 13.7. It is time to conclude.
But though I have given you divers Motives in the Grounds and Reasons of the Doctrine; yet for your special provocation and encouragement, who are of her Family and dear Relations, give me leave to add some special Incentives and Considerations, to quicken you to a vigorous imitation of so excellent a Pattern.
But though I have given you diverse Motives in the Grounds and Reasons of the Doctrine; yet for your special provocation and encouragement, who Are of her Family and dear Relations, give me leave to add Some special Incentives and Considerations, to quicken you to a vigorous imitation of so excellent a Pattern.
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First, Without a serious imitation of her pious example, that which was our mercy and priviledge in the enjoying of her, will turn to our sin and the aggravation of our loss. It is said of Noah, He cocondemned the World, &c. How? his Preaching and his Pattern, being not followed, should rise up in judgement against that Reproba•e generation, and condemn them; so likewise our Lord tells the impenitent Jews that the Men of Niniveh, and the Queen of the South should rise up in judgement with that generation, and condemn them. (i.e.) The example of those poor Infidels not prevailing with them, to move them to repentance,
First, Without a serious imitation of her pious Exampl, that which was our mercy and privilege in the enjoying of her, will turn to our sin and the aggravation of our loss. It is said of Noah, He cocondemned the World, etc. How? his Preaching and his Pattern, being not followed, should rise up in judgement against that Reproba•e generation, and condemn them; so likewise our Lord tells the impenitent jews that the Men of Nineveh, and the Queen of the South should rise up in judgement with that generation, and condemn them. (i.e.) The Exampl of those poor Infidels not prevailing with them, to move them to Repentance,
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and timely and serious diligence in the great concerments of salvation (having Christ himself, a greater then Jonas or Solomon to be their Preacher ) should in the day of judgement rise up as a witness, and an aggravation of their obstinate impenitency.
and timely and serious diligence in the great concernments of salvation (having christ himself, a greater then Jonah or Solomon to be their Preacher) should in the day of judgement rise up as a witness, and an aggravation of their obstinate impenitency.
Dear Sirs, We have had the light of this most excellent pattern, shining within our Walls for diverse years last past, (some of us more, some fewer) give me leave to tell you,
Dear Sirs, We have had the Light of this most excellent pattern, shining within our Walls for diverse Years last passed, (Some of us more, Some fewer) give me leave to tell you,
She hath bin a witness from God to us, if (by a practical improvement of what we have seen divine and excellent in her) we receive not her testimony, she will be a witness for God against us, when our Lord shall come to call us to an account.
She hath been a witness from God to us, if (by a practical improvement of what we have seen divine and excellent in her) we receive not her testimony, she will be a witness for God against us, when our Lord shall come to call us to an account.
Friends, it had been better never to have been Mother to such a Child, never to have been Husband to such a Wife, never to have been adopted to such a Mother, or Servant to such a Mistris, never to have enjoyed fellowship with such a friend;
Friends, it had been better never to have been Mother to such a Child, never to have been Husband to such a Wife, never to have been adopted to such a Mother, or Servant to such a Mistress, never to have enjoyed fellowship with such a friend;
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It is usual in Scripture to call the bent and strong inclination of the soul (either to good or evil ) (Spirit,) so it calls a worldly frame of heart the spirit of the world.
It is usual in Scripture to call the bent and strong inclination of the soul (either to good or evil) (Spirit,) so it calls a worldly frame of heart the Spirit of the world.
An whorish disposition the spirit of whoredome, frowardness of heart a perverse spirit, &c. So here, a malignant disposition towards others, a spirit lusting to envy;
an whorish disposition the Spirit of whoredom, frowardness of heart a perverse Spirit, etc. So Here, a malignant disposition towards Others, a Spirit lusting to envy;
And there is pride, and self-love at the bottom of it, whereby we are ready to think, that those Eulogies and Commendations which are ascribed to others, are due rather to our selves; the Laurel of praises would better become our Temples.
And there is pride, and Self-love At the bottom of it, whereby we Are ready to think, that those Eulogies and Commendations which Are ascribed to Others, Are due rather to our selves; the Laurel of praises would better become our Temples.
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God resists the proud, &c. Hence the humble mans question is, Who am I? The proud mans question is, Who am I not? Am not I as good as such a one? Wherein am I inferiour to such and such? Hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? Thus Aaron and Mirian envyed Moses.
God resists the proud, etc. Hence the humble men question is, Who am I? The proud men question is, Who am I not? Am not I as good as such a one? Wherein am I inferior to such and such? Hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? Thus Aaron and Miriam envied Moses.
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A second sin, which Imitation of those that excel us, will (happily) prevent, is that whereby we are prone to rest in a sleight commendation of their persons.
A second since, which Imitation of those that excel us, will (happily) prevent, is that whereby we Are prove to rest in a sleight commendation of their Persons.
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if we can but give them a good Character, though we never contend after an holy imitation of their virtues, we think we have done enough, and there's an end.
if we can but give them a good Character, though we never contend After an holy imitation of their Virtues, we think we have done enough, and there's an end.
First that Commendation without Imitation, is but an unprofitable Complement, just such another thing as (in the matter of Charity) is as Saint James his, Be ye warmed, be ye filled, and give them neither fire nor food, &c. or like an handful of flowers strewed upon the Graves of the dead, which makes the Corps smell never the sweeter.
First that Commendation without Imitation, is but an unprofitable Compliment, just such Another thing as (in the matter of Charity) is as Saint James his, Be you warmed, be you filled, and give them neither fire nor food, etc. or like an handful of flowers strewed upon the Graves of the dead, which makes the Corpse smell never the Sweeten.
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for if we believe that precious, which we commend, why do we not imitate them? If we do not, why do we commend them? Thou Hypocrite why doth thy tongue belie thy heart? or thy life contradict thy tongue? Out of thine own mouth thou shalt be condemned.
for if we believe that precious, which we commend, why do we not imitate them? If we do not, why do we commend them? Thou Hypocrite why does thy tongue belie thy heart? or thy life contradict thy tongue? Out of thine own Mouth thou shalt be condemned.
and other helps to salvation) that our non-improvement of our Patterns as well as of our Precepts, will render us unprofitable servants; it would frighten us out of our torpor and sluggishness,
and other helps to salvation) that our Non-improvement of our Patterns as well as of our Precepts, will render us unprofitable Servants; it would frighten us out of our torpor and sluggishness,
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what Prelation the Apostle ascribeth to the Communion, which the Apostles and other Saints had with Christ after his Ascention, above that which they attained,
what Prelation the Apostle ascribeth to the Communion, which the Apostles and other Saints had with christ After his Ascension, above that which they attained,
while he was with them on earth; namely, that whereas the converse they had with him in the dayes of his flesh, was but after the flesh, in a Civil, Natural, Humane way;
while he was with them on earth; namely, that whereas the converse they had with him in the days of his Flesh, was but After the Flesh, in a Civil, Natural, Humane Way;
such as poor, weak, ignorant, indigent servants have with a rich, powerful, wise bountiful Lord; (they converst not with him in his Divine or Mediatory capacity as he came into the world to save sinners; nor improved the converse they had to heavenly uses: ) But when he vvas exalted to the Right-Hand of the Majesty on High, they enjoyed Communion with him in a spiritual and saving manner, befitting the Majesty of that State, to which he was exalted:
such as poor, weak, ignorant, indigent Servants have with a rich, powerful, wise bountiful Lord; (they conversed not with him in his Divine or Mediatory capacity as he Come into the world to save Sinners; nor improved the converse they had to heavenly uses:) But when he was exalted to the Right-Hand of the Majesty on High, they enjoyed Communion with him in a spiritual and Saving manner, befitting the Majesty of that State, to which he was exalted:
Truly our Fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ; with the Father by the Son, with the Son in the Father; misterious and beatifical
Truly our Fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son jesus christ; with the Father by the Son, with the Son in the Father; mysterious and beatifical
now uncloathed and stript of what ever was Earthly, or savoured of corruption, by minding and imitating what vvas of an heavenly and divine extraction in her.
now Unclothed and stripped of what ever was Earthly, or savoured of corruption, by minding and imitating what was of an heavenly and divine extraction in her.
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Yea such a Communion we may have with her in our degree, (setting aside what is earthly and carnal in our selves) as her self now enjoyeth, with the Spirits of just men made perfect, with Grace, and nothing else but Grace.
Yea such a Communion we may have with her in our degree, (setting aside what is earthly and carnal in our selves) as her self now Enjoyeth, with the Spirits of just men made perfect, with Grace, and nothing Else but Grace.
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namely for the correcting of our sensuality; and for the awakening of us, to a more spiritual and heavenly improvement, either which we have with Saints on Earth,
namely for the correcting of our sensuality; and for the awakening of us, to a more spiritual and heavenly improvement, either which we have with Saints on Earth,
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The removal of Christ his Corporal presence, made vvay for his presence in the spirit; many times the sensual and Earthy part of our desirable Relations, stands between that spiritual traffick we might have with them,
The removal of christ his Corporal presence, made Way for his presence in the Spirit; many times the sensual and Earthy part of our desirable Relations, Stands between that spiritual traffic we might have with them,
My Beloved, Is there such gain to be made by the loss of our gracious friends? Is our spiritual life bound up in their premature death? Let us study to experience
My beloved, Is there such gain to be made by the loss of our gracious Friends? Is our spiritual life bound up in their premature death? Let us study to experience
I have observed that there is in every affliction and mercy that is before us, a blessing and a snare; a blessing in every affliction, and a snare in every mercy; yea both •n both: Now then it is worth our serious •houghts, what a tremendous judgement it is, by our blindness and folly, to run into the snare, and to lose the blessing;
I have observed that there is in every affliction and mercy that is before us, a blessing and a snare; a blessing in every affliction, and a snare in every mercy; yea both •n both: Now then it is worth our serious •houghts, what a tremendous judgement it is, by our blindness and folly, to run into the snare, and to loose the blessing;
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Lord God (said Abraham ) what wilt •hou give me seeing I go Childless? God had denyed him one Blessing, and he beggs of God to make him amends for it, with something as good or better. Do we likewise;
Lord God (said Abraham) what wilt •hou give me seeing I go Childless? God had denied him one Blessing, and he begs of God to make him amends for it, with something as good or better. Do we likewise;
let us then come with boldness to the Throne of Grace, and say, Lord thou hast deprived me of my sweet natural and evangelical society with my dear Relation;
let us then come with boldness to the Throne of Grace, and say, Lord thou hast deprived me of my sweet natural and Evangelical society with my dear Relation;
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and there accuse him of Injustice. While we weep with Rachel, and refuse to be comforted, we do sullenly throw away the mercies we leave, and say as it were,
and there accuse him of Injustice. While we weep with Rachel, and refuse to be comforted, we do sullenly throw away the Mercies we leave, and say as it were,
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I will go down into the Grave to my Son mourning, said old Jacob, when he thought, he had lost his Joseph: Sorrow makes him to say he knows not what; go down into the grave!
I will go down into the Grave to my Son mourning, said old Jacob, when he Thought, he had lost his Joseph: Sorrow makes him to say he knows not what; go down into the grave!
and what if he did? Could he have imbraced hi• Joseph there? Is there any converse in the Grave? Or do the dead comfort one another? Excess of sorrow obnubilates reason,
and what if he did? Could he have embraced hi• Joseph there? Is there any converse in the Grave? Or do the dead Comfort one Another? Excess of sorrow obnubilates reason,
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Elisha got more by taking up Elijahs gar•ent, then he would have done if he had ••ood still, crying, My Father, My Father, &c. the Mantle of the Saints graces, will •elp up to divide the waters of affliction, that •e may go through them,
Elisha god more by taking up Elijahs gar•ent, then he would have done if he had ••ood still, crying, My Father, My Father, etc. the Mantle of the Saints graces, will •elp up to divide the waters of affliction, that •e may go through them,
partly, by divert••g the stream into another Channel, a right •hannel; a due comparing our selves with ••ch Patterns, will discover to us wherein we ••e defective; and so lead us to mourn after ••godly manner, rather for the want of their •races, then for the loss of their society; to •eep out such complaints, Ah how unlike 〈 ◊ 〉 I to my dear Wife, Child, Sister, Friend!
partly, by divert••g the stream into Another Channel, a right •hannel; a endue comparing our selves with ••ch Patterns, will discover to us wherein we ••e defective; and so led us to mourn After ••godly manner, rather for the want of their •races, then for the loss of their society; to •eep out such complaints, Ah how unlike 〈 ◊ 〉 I to my dear Wife, Child, Sister, Friend!
•ow do I fall short of her meekness and hu•ility; of her seriousnesse in Religion; of •er close walking with God; of her cha•ity, •ith, patience, &c. Oh wretch that I am! •ow shall I come to be like unto her? Why •ow, this is a sorrow, that will bear its own •arges, and better our hearts!
•ow do I fallen short of her meekness and hu•ility; of her seriousness in Religion; of •er close walking with God; of her cha•ity, •ith, patience, etc. O wretch that I am! •ow shall I come to be like unto her? Why •ow, this is a sorrow, that will bear its own •arges, and better our hearts!
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Th•• will serve (from time to time) as a perfume• Handkercheif to wipe off tears from our eye Well, why should I weep? She is happy, 〈 ◊ 〉 loss is her gain;
Th•• will serve (from time to time) as a perfume• Handkerchief to wipe off tears from our eye Well, why should I weep? She is happy, 〈 ◊ 〉 loss is her gain;
while I lament her absence, 〈 ◊ 〉 (having now experienced the Change) wo••• not want one hour of the Communion with•• innumerable company of Angels, the general ••sembly of the first born which are written 〈 ◊ 〉 heaven;
while I lament her absence, 〈 ◊ 〉 (having now experienced the Change) wo••• not want one hour of the Communion with•• innumerable company of Angels, the general ••sembly of the First born which Are written 〈 ◊ 〉 heaven;
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and with God the Judge of all, 〈 ◊ 〉 with the spirits of just men made perfect, 〈 ◊ 〉 with Jesus the Mediator of the new Covena•• I say she would not want one houres Com••nion in Heaven which she now possesseth, 〈 ◊ 〉 a thousand of the best daies that ever she sp••• with us in the Land of the living.
and with God the Judge of all, 〈 ◊ 〉 with the spirits of just men made perfect, 〈 ◊ 〉 with jesus the Mediator of the new Covena•• I say she would not want one hours Com••nion in Heaven which she now Possesses, 〈 ◊ 〉 a thousand of the best days that ever she sp••• with us in the Land of the living.
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And lastly, This continual beholding 〈 ◊ 〉 example, will dry up the stream of our sorro• while, thereby we shall (in Gods way) se•• to our selves a future fellowship with her glory.
And lastly, This continual beholding 〈 ◊ 〉 Exampl, will dry up the stream of our sorro• while, thereby we shall (in God's Way) se•• to our selves a future fellowship with her glory.
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and endeavour to tread exactly in them, It will infallibly bring us to their glory; what God hath joyned together all the Powers of darkness, shall never be able to put asunder.
and endeavour to tread exactly in them, It will infallibly bring us to their glory; what God hath joined together all the Powers of darkness, shall never be able to put asunder.
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As it is our tru•st worshipping of God to labour to be like him; so to imitate our gracious friends, is the highest veneration they are capable of; should we bring Oxen and Garlands, to do sacrifice unto her, as Jupiters Priests would have done to Barnabas and Paul, Act. 14.13.
As it is our tru•st worshipping of God to labour to be like him; so to imitate our gracious Friends, is the highest veneration they Are capable of; should we bring Oxen and Garlands, to do sacrifice unto her, as Jupiter's Priests would have done to Barnabas and Paul, Act. 14.13.
Or should we pray unto her and worship her as the Papists do to their Saints and Images, we pay her an honour not due, which would be a fruitless piece of Idolatry, as to her, Sacrilegious as to God, and pernicious as to our own souls. Whereas conscientiously to insist in her steps and to set her up as a pattern for our religious imitation, will be a laudable Testimony before men, that she was highly honourable in our eyes;
Or should we pray unto her and worship her as the Papists do to their Saints and Images, we pay her an honour not due, which would be a fruitless piece of Idolatry, as to her, Sacrilegious as to God, and pernicious as to our own Souls. Whereas conscientiously to insist in her steps and to Set her up as a pattern for our religious imitation, will be a laudable Testimony before men, that she was highly honourable in our eyes;
To commend her for her holiness, meekness, love to God and his Saints, fellow-feeling with Gods suffering people, her faith, patience, her wisdom, temperance, prudence, mercy, &c. and no more, were to magnifie Her, but to neglect God; as if she had made her self to differ,
To commend her for her holiness, meekness, love to God and his Saints, fellow-feeling with God's suffering people, her faith, patience, her Wisdom, temperance, prudence, mercy, etc. and no more, were to magnify Her, but to neglect God; as if she had made her self to differ,
She was thus and thus, I, but who made her so? Here's our thankfulness to acknowledge God the fountain whence all these streams of perfection did emanare and issue forth;
She was thus and thus, I, but who made her so? Here's our thankfulness to acknowledge God the fountain whence all these streams of perfection did emanare and issue forth;
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This is right to see God, and to admire God in the gifts and graces of his servants, to look upon all the excellencies of the Saints as so many Reflections of the divine nature in them.
This is right to see God, and to admire God in the Gifts and graces of his Servants, to look upon all the excellencies of the Saints as so many Reflections of the divine nature in them.
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To overlook God in the graces of the Saints, is pride and ingratitude; but to deny God, were Atheism. And as often as we call to mind the graces of our dear friend or friends, let us contemplate and admire the infinite fulness that is in Jesus Christ of whose fulness they received,
To overlook God in the graces of the Saints, is pride and ingratitude; but to deny God, were Atheism. And as often as we call to mind the graces of our dear friend or Friends, let us contemplate and admire the infinite fullness that is in jesus christ of whose fullness they received,
The second expression and testimony of our •hankfulness after our owning of God, and a•cribing all the glory to God, I say the second •hing is, To write after her Copy, to imi•ate those virtues for which we would be •hankful;
The second expression and testimony of our •hankfulness After our owning of God, and a•cribing all the glory to God, I say the second •hing is, To write After her Copy, to imi•ate those Virtues for which we would be •hankful;
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while we labour to be like her, we do •eally bless God in expressing the true end and design of divine Grace, in leaving such a piece of heaven so long in our Custody;
while we labour to be like her, we do •eally bless God in expressing the true end and Design of divine Grace, in leaving such a piece of heaven so long in our Custody;
while we do indeed make use of such living Directories for our better glorifying of God, we do offer him praise; and ordering our conversations aright, we shall (in the end) see the salvation of God.
while we do indeed make use of such living Directories for our better glorifying of God, we do offer him praise; and ordering our conversations aright, we shall (in the end) see the salvation of God.
while each surviving Relation, (Oh that it might be out honour) shall really endeavour in our persons to derive down a pr•ctical memorial of her Piety, we shall keep Religion alive in the Family, and teach our posterity how to glorifie God.
while each surviving Relation, (O that it might be out honour) shall really endeavour in our Persons to derive down a pr•ctical memorial of her Piety, we shall keep Religion alive in the Family, and teach our posterity how to Glorify God.
Although Saints do not propagate Saints by natural Generation; yet may even the barren womb. and dry l•ynes, thus propagate Saints, b• spir•••• Imitation of the holy lives of them tha• have gone before us.
Although Saints do not propagate Saints by natural Generation; yet may even the barren womb. and dry l•ynes, thus propagate Saints, b• spir•••• Imitation of the holy lives of them tha• have gone before us.
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and it is not education will do it with••• example; the eye is the more creditable Inf••••• then the ear. Teach we our Children and E••••• so that they may see us: If our practice c••••dict our ••••epts, we bid them (as it were) 〈 ◊ 〉 ••lieve •s;
and it is not education will do it with••• Exampl; the eye is the more creditable Inf••••• then the ear. Teach we our Children and E••••• so that they may see us: If our practice c••••dict our ••••epts, we bid them (as it were) 〈 ◊ 〉 ••lieve •s;
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and take the next course to make th•• Atheists. Let us labour by both, to leave an 〈 ◊ 〉 Seed in our Families, of whom we may comfortably say when we come to die, (as our Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 upon the Cross) My seed shall serve him, it shall b• counted to the Lord for a Generation.
and take the next course to make th•• Atheists. Let us labour by both, to leave an 〈 ◊ 〉 Seed in our Families, of whom we may comfortably say when we come to die, (as our Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 upon the Cross) My seed shall serve him, it shall b• counted to the Lord for a Generation.
As in reference to our dear Relation who is gone before us, Her Graces and graciou• life, testifieth comfortably concerning Her, th•• she is blessed in her death, she dyed in the Faith.
As in Referente to our dear Relation who is gone before us, Her Graces and graciou• life, Testifieth comfortably Concerning Her, th•• she is blessed in her death, she died in the Faith.
So our sincere and vigorous imitation of those graces, will bear a Comfortable Death-Bed Testimony of our future blessedness also. Conformity to her in Grace, will (by Scripture warrant ) conclude a future Conformity to her in Glory;
So our sincere and vigorous imitation of those graces, will bear a Comfortable Death-Bed Testimony of our future blessedness also. Conformity to her in Grace, will (by Scripture warrant) conclude a future Conformity to her in Glory;
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w• being followers of her in Faith and Patience, (as she was a follower of Abraham, and other Believer in their several generations) we shall together with them and her, inherit the promis••. But this hath bin already hinted,
w• being followers of her in Faith and Patience, (as she was a follower of Abraham, and other Believer in their several generations) we shall together with them and her, inherit the promis••. But this hath been already hinted,
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Spiritus sunt insinceri vagi a coelesti vigori & virtute destituti &c. ad Solamen calamitatis suae nil dedesinum perditi prodere, Min. Fel. 3. Them that imitate the best, but in the worst.
Spiritus sunt insinceri vagi a Coelesti vigori & virtute destituti etc. ad Solamen calamitatis suae nil dedesinum perditi prodere, Min. Fel. 3. Them that imitate the best, but in the worst.
