A sermon at the funeral of the Lady Elizabeth Alston, wife of Sir Thomas Alston, Knight and Baronet preached in the parish-church of Woodhill in Bedford-shire, Septemb. 10, 1677 / by William Dillingham ...
IT is not at all to be doubted, but that the blessed Apostle St. Paul, who (as he reports of himself,) did die daily, and was in Deaths often, did live under a constant Sense of his own Mortality.
IT is not At all to be doubted, but that the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, who (as he reports of himself,) did die daily, and was in Death's often, did live under a constant Sense of his own Mortality.
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when he was brought the second time before Nero ) he seems to have had more than ordinary apprehensions of his approaching End. Death was now already in his view, and coming towards him.
when he was brought the second time before Nero) he seems to have had more than ordinary apprehensions of his approaching End. Death was now already in his view, and coming towards him.
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Wherein vve have two things to be consider'd by us. 1. A Character of the Nature of a Christian Life. 2. The comfortable Testimonial which Paul 's Conscience gave him, viz. that he had led his Life well.
Wherein we have two things to be considered by us. 1. A Character of the Nature of a Christian Life. 2. The comfortable Testimonial which Paul is Conscience gave him, viz. that he had led his Life well.
and that under a threefold Metaphor and Allusion. 1. Of a Fight. 2. Of a Course, or Race. 3. Of the Custody or Keeping of something committed to our Trust.
and that under a threefold Metaphor and Allusion. 1. Of a Fight. 2. Of a Course, or Raze. 3. Of the Custody or Keeping of something committed to our Trust.
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Sometimes the Life of Man is compar'd to a Warfare, in respect of those many Labours and Difficulties vvhich he is vvont to encounter vvithal. Thus Job 7.1. Is there not an appointed time to Man upon the Earth? Where for an appointed Time, the Marginal reading is a Warfare, by vvhich is meant a Time of Warring.
Sometime the Life of Man is compared to a Warfare, in respect of those many Labours and Difficulties which he is wont to encounter withal. Thus Job 7.1. Is there not an appointed time to Man upon the Earth? Where for an appointed Time, the Marginal reading is a Warfare, by which is meant a Time of Warring.
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and dismissed from serving any longer, and honourably rewarded vvith Gifts and Possessions. To such a Term of Time Allusion is made, Isa. 40.2. Where it is said of Jerusalem, that her Warfare is accomplish'd. And so Rev. 3.12.
and dismissed from serving any longer, and honourably rewarded with Gifts and Possessions. To such a Term of Time Allusion is made, Isaiah 40.2. Where it is said of Jerusalem, that her Warfare is accomplished. And so Rev. 3.12.
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Sometimes he speaks of Fighting in a Military sense, as one Enemy fights with another in the Field, which is properly called Warring. And of this he speaks in the place but now mentioned;
Sometime he speaks of Fighting in a Military sense, as one Enemy fights with Another in the Field, which is properly called Warring. And of this he speaks in the place but now mentioned;
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Otherwhile the Apostle speaks of Fighting in an Agonistical sense, as Men were wont to fight of old in the Greek Olympicks, or in the Roman Cirque and Amphitheater, when they contended for Masteries, where the Victor's Guerdon was Life and Glory.
Otherwhile the Apostle speaks of Fighting in an Agonistical sense, as Men were wont to fight of old in the Greek Olympics, or in the Roman Cirque and Amphitheater, when they contended for Masteries, where the Victor's Guerdon was Life and Glory.
But I shall not be curious to observe the Difference, but speak of them promiscuously. The Life of a Christian is fitly compared unto a Fight or Warfare;
But I shall not be curious to observe the Difference, but speak of them promiscuously. The Life of a Christian is fitly compared unto a Fight or Warfare;
On the other side is Satan, the Prince of the Power of the Air, and of the Kingdom of Darkness, who ruleth and commandeth in the Children of Disobedience;
On the other side is Satan, the Prince of the Power of the Air, and of the Kingdom of Darkness, who Ruleth and commands in the Children of Disobedience;
And with this Host assaulting us from without, do combine a Party within us, our mutinous Lusts and Corruptions, the Flesh lusting against the Spirit;
And with this Host assaulting us from without, do combine a Party within us, our mutinous Lustiest and Corruptions, the Flesh lusting against the Spirit;
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But yet if Beelzebub commanded only an Army of Flies, though never so numerous and swarming, the danger were not so great. But add to their Number, 2. Their Power and Might. They are Angels;
But yet if Beelzebub commanded only an Army of Flies, though never so numerous and swarming, the danger were not so great. But add to their Number, 2. Their Power and Might. They Are Angels;
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and how great the natural Power of one single Angel is, witness the Camp of the Assyrians, 2 Kin. 19.35. where one Angel in one Night made a Carnage of no less than an hundred eighty five thousand Men.
and how great the natural Power of one single Angel is, witness the Camp of the Assyrians, 2 Kin. 19.35. where one Angel in one Night made a Carnage of no less than an hundred eighty five thousand Men.
and therefore they are called Principalities and Powers, and spiritual Wickedness in high Places, Eph. 6.12. In high Places, surely a great Advantage in Wrestling, and no less in Fighting.
and Therefore they Are called Principalities and Powers, and spiritual Wickedness in high Places, Ephesians 6.12. In high Places, surely a great Advantage in Wrestling, and no less in Fighting.
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as we know that great Armies have proved sometimes unweildy and cumbersom to themselves, and by frequent Mutinies have in time fretted themselves to nothing. But,
as we know that great Armies have proved sometime unwieldy and cumbersome to themselves, and by frequent Mutinies have in time fretted themselves to nothing. But,
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but much more by long Use and Experience, and old Serpent, He hath many Windings and Turnings, many Devices and Stratagems, many Wiles and Methods to circumvent us by.
but much more by long Use and Experience, and old Serpent, He hath many Windings and Turnings, many Devices and Stratagems, many Wiles and Methods to circumvent us by.
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We see with what indefatigable Industry he prosecuted our Saviour Christ, by tempting him again and again, by slandering and blaspheming him, by crucifying him,
We see with what indefatigable Industry he prosecuted our Saviour christ, by tempting him again and again, by slandering and blaspheming him, by crucifying him,
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And we have the whole Armour of God, which is to be put on by every one of us, that we may be able to stand against the Violence and Wiles of the Devil.
And we have the Whole Armour of God, which is to be put on by every one of us, that we may be able to stand against the Violence and Wiles of the devil.
but be sure you take Christ for your General; he is the Captain of our Salvation, Heb. 2.10. He hath baffled the Devil, and overcome the World: therefore be of good Comfort;
but be sure you take christ for your General; he is the Captain of our Salvation, Hebrew 2.10. He hath baffled the devil, and overcome the World: Therefore be of good Comfort;
NONLATINALPHABET. God will give us the Victory through Jesus Christ our Lord, 1 Cor. 15.57. The Quarrel is ancient, as old as Gen. 3.15. Our Enemies are formidable;
. God will give us the Victory through jesus christ our Lord, 1 Cor. 15.57. The Quarrel is ancient, as old as Gen. 3.15. Our Enemies Are formidable;
but our Cause is good, and God is on our side, and so long who shall be against us? who can stand against him? Not the Gates of Hell, (the Plots and Power of it) nor the Depths of Satan,
but our Cause is good, and God is on our side, and so long who shall be against us? who can stand against him? Not the Gates of Hell, (the Plots and Power of it) nor the Depths of Satan,
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as Spatium vitae decurrere, was with the ancient Romans. But it seems in this Place to have been borrowed by the Apostle from the running of a Race used in the Olympick Games by the Grecians, called NONLATINALPHABET, the very word here used by St. Paul. To this we may observe him often alluding in his Epistles. Heb. 12.1. Let us run with Patience the Race that is set before us, laying aside every weight. And Phil. 3.14. He saith of himself, I press toward the Mark, for the Prize of the high Calling of God in Christ Jesus;
as Space vitae decurrere, was with the ancient Romans. But it seems in this Place to have been borrowed by the Apostle from the running of a Raze used in the Olympic Games by the Greeks, called, the very word Here used by Saint Paul. To this we may observe him often alluding in his Epistles. Hebrew 12.1. Let us run with Patience the Raze that is Set before us, laying aside every weight. And Philip 3.14. He Says of himself, I press towards the Mark, for the Prize of the high Calling of God in christ jesus;
Our Corruption within us, which hopples and intangles us, so that we cannot do the things which we would. (2.) Without us we shall meet with many Rubs laid in our way, many Snares, many Scandals, many Stumbling-blocks, laid by Satan to intrap us, and make us fall.
Our Corruption within us, which hopples and intangles us, so that we cannot do the things which we would. (2.) Without us we shall meet with many Rubs laid in our Way, many Snares, many Scandals, many Stumbling-blocks, laid by Satan to entrap us, and make us fallen.
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So that there needs much strength of Grace, much Courage and Resolution, much Earnestness and Contention, much Labour and pressing forward, that so we may lay hold on the Prize, Eternal Life, the Crown of Glory, which is held forth to us for a Prize,
So that there needs much strength of Grace, much Courage and Resolution, much Earnestness and Contention, much Labour and pressing forward, that so we may lay hold on the Prize, Eternal Life, the Crown of Glory, which is held forth to us for a Prize,
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So run therefore, that ye may obtain, 1 Cor. 9.24. 3. The Christian Life is here set forth unto us under the Metaphorof keeping a Trust; I have kept the Faith.
So run Therefore, that you may obtain, 1 Cor. 9.24. 3. The Christian Life is Here Set forth unto us under the Metaphorof keeping a Trust; I have kept the Faith.
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Where by Faith some understand Faithfulness or Fidelity, that Engagement which is usually given by Souldiers to their General by an Oath, which is called Sacramentum militare. And so to keep the Faith is to keep the Oath, by fighting faithfully,
Where by Faith Some understand Faithfulness or Fidis, that Engagement which is usually given by Soldiers to their General by an Oath, which is called Sacramentum militare. And so to keep the Faith is to keep the Oath, by fighting faithfully,
neither by a treacherous running over to the Enemy, as a Transfuga partium; nor yet by a cowardly running away and drawing back from their Colours, deserting the Cause of Christ and the Gospel, which they had sworn to defend;
neither by a treacherous running over to the Enemy, as a Transfuga partium; nor yet by a cowardly running away and drawing back from their Colours, deserting the Cause of christ and the Gospel, which they had sworn to defend;
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and we shall be kept by the power of God through Faith unto Salvation, 1 Pet. 1.5. Where the Word NONLATINALPHABET, signifies properly kept as a Garisson is kept. Or,
and we shall be kept by the power of God through Faith unto Salvation, 1 Pet. 1.5. Where the Word, signifies properly kept as a Garisson is kept. Or,
and exhorts him again to keep, 2 Tim. 1.14. the same which in verse 13. he had expressed in other word, viz. Hold fast the Form of sound Words, which thou hast heard of me, in Faith and Love which is in Christ Jesus.
and exhorts him again to keep, 2 Tim. 1.14. the same which in verse 13. he had expressed in other word, viz. Hold fast the From of found Words, which thou hast herd of me, in Faith and Love which is in christ jesus.
for by keeping his Faith we trust in him, and commit our Souls to his keeping, who is the faithful and watchful Lord-Keeper of his Israel. And therefore St. Peter exhorts, Commit the keeping of your Souls to him in well-doing,
for by keeping his Faith we trust in him, and commit our Souls to his keeping, who is the faithful and watchful Lord-keeper of his Israel. And Therefore Saint Peter exhorts, Commit the keeping of your Souls to him in welldoing,
And as our Saviour Christ did pray to his Father, ( John 17.11.) that he would keep all his Elect, Holy Father, keep through thine own Name, those whom thou hast given me:
And as our Saviour christ did pray to his Father, (John 17.11.) that he would keep all his Elect, Holy Father, keep through thine own Name, those whom thou hast given me:
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So he promises ( Rev. 3.10.) to the Church in Philadelphia, Because thou hast kept the Word of my Patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of Temptation.
So he promises (Rev. 3.10.) to the Church in Philadelphia, Because thou hast kept the Word of my Patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of Temptation.
and therefore I shall pursue this no further, but come to consider what the thing is which is here meant by keeping the Faith. Now to keep the Faith is,
and Therefore I shall pursue this no further, but come to Consider what the thing is which is Here meant by keeping the Faith. Now to keep the Faith is,
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3. To keep the Truth and Faith of Christ is to hold it fast by Profession. Thus Christ commends the Church of Pergamus, Rev. 2.13. Thou holdest fast my Name, and hast not denied my Faith;
3. To keep the Truth and Faith of christ is to hold it fast by Profession. Thus christ commends the Church of Pergamos, Rev. 2.13. Thou holdest fast my Name, and hast not denied my Faith;
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This is that which receives the promised Reward, Mat. 24.13. He that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Rev. 2.10. Be thou faithful unto Death, and I will give thee a Crown of Life.
This is that which receives the promised Reward, Mathew 24.13. He that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Rev. 2.10. Be thou faithful unto Death, and I will give thee a Crown of Life.
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II. The second thing propounded to be consider'd is, the comfortable Testimonial which Paul 's Conscience gave him concerning his past Life and Conversation;
II The second thing propounded to be considered is, the comfortable Testimonial which Paul is Conscience gave him Concerning his past Life and Conversation;
St. Paul had long since made it his Exercise, his constant Care and Indeavour, to have always a Conscience void of offence towards God, and towards Men, Acts 24.16.
Saint Paul had long since made it his Exercise, his constant Care and Endeavour, to have always a Conscience void of offence towards God, and towards Men, Acts 24.16.
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If we keep not Peace in our Consciences, how can they speak Peace to us? But if we keep them tender and pure, they will be able to comfort us in our greatest Streights and Difficulties.
If we keep not Peace in our Consciences, how can they speak Peace to us? But if we keep them tender and pure, they will be able to Comfort us in our greatest Straights and Difficulties.
With the Retrivers of Jewish Ceremonies at Antioch, Act. 15. With Stoicks and Epicureans at Athens, Acts 17. With beast-like Men, such as Demetrius and his Followers, at Ephesus, 1 Cor. 15.32. With Alexander the Copper-Smith;
With the Retrivers of Jewish Ceremonies At Antioch, Act. 15. With Stoics and Epicureans At Athens, Acts 17. With beastlike Men, such as Demetrius and his Followers, At Ephesus, 1 Cor. 15.32. With Alexander the Copper-Smith;
And for his Sufferings, the Instances of his Christian Patience, and passive Fortitude, take that Inventary which himself had drawn up sometime before in his second Epistle to the Corinthians, chap. 11. v. 23, &c. Where he hath with great Eloquence described his Adventures to us:
And for his Sufferings, the Instances of his Christian Patience, and passive Fortitude, take that Inventary which himself had drawn up sometime before in his second Epistle to the Corinthians, chap. 11. v. 23, etc. Where he hath with great Eloquence described his Adventures to us:
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26. In journeying often, in Perils of Waters, in Perils of Robbers, in Perils by mine own Country-men, in Perils by the Heathen, in Perils in the City, in Perils in the Wilderness, in Perils in the Sea, in Perils among false Brethren.
26. In journeying often, in Perils of Waters, in Perils of Robbers, in Perils by mine own Countrymen, in Perils by the Heathen, in Perils in the city, in Perils in the Wilderness, in Perils in the Sea, in Perils among false Brothers.
for the Truth of which he vouches the God of Truth for witness, v. 31. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I ly not. Briefly;
for the Truth of which he vouches the God of Truth for witness, v. 31. The God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, which is blessed for evermore, Knoweth that I lie not. Briefly;
But to wave the Metaphor, I shall shew you plainly these two things. 1. What it was that Paul 's Conscience did testify. 2. What use he made of that Testimonial.
But to wave the Metaphor, I shall show you plainly these two things. 1. What it was that Paul is Conscience did testify. 2. What use he made of that Testimonial.
that he had the other true saving Graces wrought in his Heart by the Spirit of God, whereby he was enabled to side with the Law of God in Judgment and Affection, [ NONLATINALPHABET, ] to vote with and to delight in the Law of God,
that he had the other true Saving Graces wrought in his Heart by the Spirit of God, whereby he was enabled to side with the Law of God in Judgement and Affection, [, ] to vote with and to delight in the Law of God,
or renewed Part, and Principle of Spiritual Life that was in him, which is called the inward Man, Rom. 7.22. These Principles, Habits, and Acts he knew he had;
or renewed Part, and Principle of Spiritual Life that was in him, which is called the inward Man, Rom. 7.22. These Principles, Habits, and Acts he knew he had;
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And that his Faith and Love and other Graces were unfeigned and genuine, he knew by the Light of the Spirit of God shining through the written Word upon its own work in his heart,
And that his Faith and Love and other Graces were unfeigned and genuine, he knew by the Light of the Spirit of God shining through the written Word upon its own work in his heart,
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and by its special Concourse and Assistance enabling his gracious Soul to exert and put forth such vigorous and lively Acts as might easily be observed by a diligent Reflexion.
and by its special Concourse and Assistance enabling his gracious Soul to exert and put forth such vigorous and lively Acts as might Easily be observed by a diligent Reflection.
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Thus also is it here, the Spirit of God doth discover to us the things that are freely given to us of God, the NONLATINALPHABET, the things of the Spirit;
Thus also is it Here, the Spirit of God does discover to us the things that Are freely given to us of God, the, the things of the Spirit;
But then it doth also inlighten the Eye of the Mind with a spiritual Wisdom, a Spirit of discerning, whereby it distinguishes and discerns the Work of Grace to be true and genuine, by the Characters which are given of it in the written Word.
But then it does also inlighten the Eye of the Mind with a spiritual Wisdom, a Spirit of discerning, whereby it Distinguishes and discerns the Work of Grace to be true and genuine, by the Characters which Are given of it in the written Word.
2. St. Paul by examining his own Conscience concerning the discharge of his Duty in the whole Course of his Life there recorded, could observe (in the latter part of it, viz. ever since his Conversion) a sincere and constant Purpose and diligent Indeavour of universal Obedience to the Will of God, in pursuance of that resignation of himself, mentioned Acts 9.6.
2. Saint Paul by examining his own Conscience Concerning the discharge of his Duty in the Whole Course of his Life there recorded, could observe (in the latter part of it, viz. ever since his Conversion) a sincere and constant Purpose and diligent Endeavour of universal obedience to the Will of God, in pursuance of that resignation of himself, mentioned Acts 9.6.
when Obedience is sincerely indeavoured, and the Failings of it pardoned. And these Fruits gave Letters credential to his Faith, that it was a living Faith.
when obedience is sincerely endeavoured, and the Failings of it pardoned. And these Fruits gave Letters credential to his Faith, that it was a living Faith.
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and though it gave him notice also of his Sins and Failings, yet at the same time it represented them as expiated and cancelled in the Blood of Christ, apprehended by his Faith.
and though it gave him notice also of his Sins and Failings, yet At the same time it represented them as expiated and canceled in the Blood of christ, apprehended by his Faith.
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What is it that makes Death so terrible unto Mortals, that the very mention of it makes them tremble like an Aspine-leaf? The Apostle tells us, The Sting of Death is Sin, 1 Cor. 15.56. The guilt of Sin upon the Conscience is that which puts the Heart into such a palpitation:
What is it that makes Death so terrible unto Mortals, that the very mention of it makes them tremble like an Aspine-leaf? The Apostle tells us, The Sting of Death is since, 1 Cor. 15.56. The guilt of since upon the Conscience is that which puts the Heart into such a palpitation:
and the Books must be opened, and every one must be judged according to what is found written in the Books, it dreads Judgment to come, (as Felix did) and cannot but look upon Death as on the grim Serjeant, that comes to arrest us,
and the Books must be opened, and every one must be judged according to what is found written in the Books, it dreads Judgement to come, (as Felix did) and cannot but look upon Death as on the grim sergeant, that comes to arrest us,
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But now a good Conscience, sprinkled with the Blood of Christ, that sincerely reports unto us, that we have by Faith in the Blood of Christ received him for the Pardon of Sin,
But now a good Conscience, sprinkled with the Blood of christ, that sincerely reports unto us, that we have by Faith in the Blood of christ received him for the Pardon of since,
and gives us in an holy Life in evidence of the Truth of our Faith, doth thereby shew that the Promise of the Gospel, which was made conditionally, is now become absolute unto us;
and gives us in an holy Life in evidence of the Truth of our Faith, does thereby show that the Promise of the Gospel, which was made conditionally, is now become absolute unto us;
but may say with this Apostle, O Death, where is thy Sting? Thanks be to God, who giveth us the Victory through Jesus Christ our Lord, 1 Cor. 15.55, 56. Thus we see that the Testimony of a good Conscience, (and nothing else without it) can give us true and solid Comfort, when we come to dy.
but may say with this Apostle, Oh Death, where is thy Sting? Thanks be to God, who gives us the Victory through jesus christ our Lord, 1 Cor. 15.55, 56. Thus we see that the Testimony of a good Conscience, (and nothing Else without it) can give us true and solid Comfort, when we come to die.
An erroneous Conscience may make a man brave it out, and (with Curtius ) leap desperately into the Gulf of the Bottomless Pit. An Hypocrite's Conscience may set a fair outside upon it,
an erroneous Conscience may make a man brave it out, and (with Curtius) leap desperately into the Gulf of the Bottomless Pit. an Hypocrite's Conscience may Set a fair outside upon it,
And therefore St. Paul, being now (as it were) at Death's door, takes this Cordial before he knocks, hath recourse unto his own Conscience for his Letters Testimonial, drawn up from a Survey of an holy and wellled Life; and here he finds support.
And Therefore Saint Paul, being now (as it were) At Death's door, Takes this Cordial before he knocks, hath recourse unto his own Conscience for his Letters Testimonial, drawn up from a Survey of an holy and wellled Life; and Here he finds support.
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And the like he had done before, 2 Cor. 1.12. For our rejoycing is this, the Testimony of our Conscience, that in Simplicity, and godly Sincerity — we have had our Conversation in the World.
And the like he had done before, 2 Cor. 1.12. For our rejoicing is this, the Testimony of our Conscience, that in Simplicity, and godly Sincerity — we have had our Conversation in the World.
who, when they were under the apprehension of their approaching Departure, have fetcht their Comfort from the lame Topick, which St. Paul here made use of, viz. the Testimony of a good Conscience concerning their passed Lives and Conversations.
who, when they were under the apprehension of their approaching Departure, have fetched their Comfort from the lame Topic, which Saint Paul Here made use of, viz. the Testimony of a good Conscience Concerning their passed Lives and Conversations.
Thus good Hezekiah, Isa. 38.1, &c. having received that doleful Message, the Sentence of Death, pronounced by the mouth of the Prophet, Set thine House in order,
Thus good Hezekiah, Isaiah 38.1, etc. having received that doleful Message, the Sentence of Death, pronounced by the Mouth of the Prophet, Set thine House in order,
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for thou shalt dye, and not live, whence does he look for his Comfort, but from the secret witness of his own Soul, testifying unto him the Sincerity of his former Course, which he is willing to have tryed by the Sunbeams of God's own Knowledg, v. 3. Remember now, O Lord, I beseech thee,
for thou shalt die, and not live, whence does he look for his Comfort, but from the secret witness of his own Soul, testifying unto him the Sincerity of his former Course, which he is willing to have tried by the Sunbeams of God's own Knowledge, v. 3. remember now, Oh Lord, I beseech thee,
Thus Elijah, sitting under the Juniper-tree, 1 Kin. 19.4. could not with any comfort have desired seriously, as he did, that God would take away his Life from him, had he not had this assurance written on the Table of his own Heart, that he had been very Zealous, or Jealous, for the Lord of Hosts, as himself professeth v. 10.1 And how could good old Simeon with joy have sung his Nunc dimittis, had he not known in his Conscience what the Gospel reports of him, that he was a just and devout Man, waiting for the Consolation of Israel? Luk. 2.25.
Thus Elijah, sitting under the Juniper-tree, 1 Kin. 19.4. could not with any Comfort have desired seriously, as he did, that God would take away his Life from him, had he not had this assurance written on the Table of his own Heart, that he had been very Zealous, or Jealous, for the Lord of Hosts, as himself Professes v. 10.1 And how could good old Simeon with joy have sung his Nunc Dimittis, had he not known in his Conscience what the Gospel reports of him, that he was a just and devout Man, waiting for the Consolation of Israel? Luk. 2.25.
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by their wicked Lives they have stop't the Minister's mouth, seared the Breasts of Consolation, and cut off those Conduit-pipes which should have conveyed Comfort into their Souls.
by their wicked Lives they have stopped the Minister's Mouth, seared the Breasts of Consolation, and Cut off those Conduit-pipes which should have conveyed Comfort into their Souls.
Wherein we have these Severals to be taken into our Consideration. 1. The Reward it self, called a Crown of Righteousness. 2. The Certainty of it, in those words, laid up for me. 3. The Bestower of it, the Lord, the Righteous Judg, shall give me.
Wherein we have these Severals to be taken into our Consideration. 1. The Reward it self, called a Crown of Righteousness. 2. The Certainty of it, in those words, laid up for me. 3. The Bestower of it, the Lord, the Righteous Judge, shall give me.
for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. And Christ hath made all his Members Kings and Priests, Rev. 1.6. A Royal Priesthood, 1 Pet. 2.9.
for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. And christ hath made all his Members Kings and Priests, Rev. 1.6. A Royal Priesthood, 1 Pet. 2.9.
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2. Eternal Bliss is called a Crown, in allusion to those Crowns or Garlands, which were used in rewarding such as conquered in the Olympick Contentions;
2. Eternal Bliss is called a Crown, in allusion to those Crowns or Garlands, which were used in rewarding such as conquered in the Olympic Contentions;
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Now Paul had fought a good Fight, and had finished his Course; and therefore his Reward shall be a Crown: not like theirs, a corruptible Crown of Flowers,
Now Paul had fought a good Fight, and had finished his Course; and Therefore his Reward shall be a Crown: not like theirs, a corruptible Crown of Flowers,
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and that not as if it were merited by his Righteousness, (as some would have it) but, (1.) Because it is a Reward of Righteousness, not of our deserving, but of God's free giving. The Crown is given to such,
and that not as if it were merited by his Righteousness, (as Some would have it) but, (1.) Because it is a Reward of Righteousness, not of our deserving, but of God's free giving. The Crown is given to such,
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Godliness hath the Promises of this Life, and that which is to come. (2.) Because it is a Crown due unto the Righteousness and Merits of Jesus Christ, who hath merited it for us,
Godliness hath thee Promises of this Life, and that which is to come. (2.) Because it is a Crown due unto the Righteousness and Merits of jesus christ, who hath merited it for us,
(3.) Laid up, implyes, that this Crown is kept safe and preserved: hence said to be reserved for us in the Heavens, 1 Pet. 1.4. whither none can break through to steal it away. (4.) Laid up also, out of sight, to be seen only by the Eye of Faith;
(3.) Laid up, Implies, that this Crown is kept safe and preserved: hence said to be reserved for us in the Heavens, 1 Pet. 1.4. whither none can break through to steal it away. (4.) Laid up also, out of sighed, to be seen only by the Eye of Faith;
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as may be inferred from 1 Pet. 1.8. 2. Here St. Paul professes a Certitude or Assurance, which he had in his own Soul, that he should receive the Crown:
as may be inferred from 1 Pet. 1.8. 2. Here Saint Paul Professes a Certitude or Assurance, which he had in his own Soul, that he should receive the Crown:
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And therefore St. Peter exhorts to give all diligence to make your Calling and Election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10. Our Election by our Calling: observe the order.
And Therefore Saint Peter exhorts to give all diligence to make your Calling and Election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10. Our Election by our Calling: observe the order.
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And St. Paul speaketh expresly, Rom. 8.38, 39. I am perswaded, that neither Death, nor Life, — shall separate us from the Love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
And Saint Paul speaks expressly, Rom. 8.38, 39. I am persuaded, that neither Death, nor Life, — shall separate us from the Love of God which is in christ jesus our Lord.
And the way to attain unto this assurance of Perseverance and Salvation, St. Peter hath shewed us, 2 Pet. 1.5, 8, 10. Add unto Faith Vertue, and to Vertue Knowledg, &c. (1.) Get true Grace into your hearts, a Principle of spiritual Life,
And the Way to attain unto this assurance of Perseverance and Salvation, Saint Peter hath showed us, 2 Pet. 1.5, 8, 10. Add unto Faith Virtue, and to Virtue Knowledge, etc. (1.) Get true Grace into your hearts, a Principle of spiritual Life,
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The word in the Greek hath the force of an Illative, therefore, ergo or igitur, (and so we may find it translated in H. Stephan. ) as if Paul had here said more expresly, Hence I conclude and infer;
The word in the Greek hath the force of an Illative, Therefore, ergo or igitur, (and so we may find it translated in H. Stephen.) as if Paul had Here said more expressly, Hence I conclude and infer;
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The Major, or the first of these Propositions, is express in the end of this 8th Verse, which Paul was assured of by Faith in the Promises, made in general in the Word of God:
The Major, or the First of these Propositions, is express in the end of this 8th Verse, which Paul was assured of by Faith in the Promises, made in general in the Word of God:
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Whosoever believeth, shall not dye, but hath everlasting Life, &c. The Minor, or second Proposition, he gives us the Proof of, in that his Profession;
Whosoever Believeth, shall not die, but hath everlasting Life, etc. The Minor, or second Proposition, he gives us the Proof of, in that his Profession;
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as a Man that thinks, may be assured that he thinks, by a kind of rational Sensation, whereby the Soul is conscious of its own Acts. But that his Faith and other Graces were true and genuine, he might gather from the effects and fruits of them,
as a Man that thinks, may be assured that he thinks, by a kind of rational Sensation, whereby the Soul is conscious of its own Acts. But that his Faith and other Graces were true and genuine, he might gather from the effects and fruits of them,
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and by enlightning the eyes of his Soul enable the Faculty to apprehend and discern that Object, that it is indeed the genuine Work of the Spirit in his Soul. And thus the holy Spirit of God, by making us to know the things that are freely given unto us of God, 1 Cor. 2.12. doth bear witness with our Spirits, that we are the Children of God, Rom. 8.16.
and by enlightening the eyes of his Soul enable the Faculty to apprehend and discern that Object, that it is indeed the genuine Work of the Spirit in his Soul. And thus the holy Spirit of God, by making us to know the things that Are freely given unto us of God, 1 Cor. 2.12. does bear witness with our Spirits, that we Are the Children of God, Rom. 8.16.
yet all must endeavour after it, and all may attain to it, seeing the Grounds and Arguments whence it may be inferred, are common to all in some degree.
yet all must endeavour After it, and all may attain to it, seeing the Grounds and Arguments whence it may be inferred, Are Common to all in Some degree.
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Yet since all true Believers have like kind of Evidence, in suo quis { que } modulo, according to their several measures, and have the general Promises;
Yet since all true Believers have like kind of Evidence, in Sue quis { que } modulo, according to their several measures, and have the general Promises;
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No danger that this Doctrine of Believers, being assured of their Salvation, should encourage them in the least to indulge themselves to commit Sin, seeing it ariseth and is cherished ex intuitu, from the beholding of the actings of Grace in our hearts and lives.
No danger that this Doctrine of Believers, being assured of their Salvation, should encourage them in the least to indulge themselves to commit since, seeing it arises and is cherished ex intuitu, from the beholding of the actings of Grace in our hearts and lives.
Extra studium Sanctitatis & usum Mediorum, non potest in actum exire haec Fidei persuasio, was the Suffrage of our Divines concerning assurance of Perseverance.
Extra studium Sanctitatis & usum Medium, non potest in Acts exire haec Fidei persuasio, was the Suffrage of our Divines Concerning assurance of Perseverance.
By the Lord here, is meant the Lord Jesus Christ, as appears by that which is added, the righteous Judge; for unto Him hath God the Father committed all Judgment,
By the Lord Here, is meant the Lord jesus christ, as appears by that which is added, the righteous Judge; for unto Him hath God the Father committed all Judgement,
But what ever others may pretend unto, The Lord Jesus Christ is the only dispenser of this Crown of Righteousness, the Crown of heavenly Glory. Jesus Christ he is Judge.
But what ever Others may pretend unto, The Lord jesus christ is the only dispenser of this Crown of Righteousness, the Crown of heavenly Glory. jesus christ he is Judge.
Which speaks infinite Comfort unto all true Believers; their Advocate shall be their Judge, and therefore they may promise themselves all lawful favour:
Which speaks infinite Comfort unto all true Believers; their Advocate shall be their Judge, and Therefore they may promise themselves all lawful favour:
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So that it is now but a righteous thing with God to recompence rest unto his persecuted Servants, 2 Thess. 1.7. 4. The last thing to be considered in the words, is the time when this Crown of Righteousness shall be given to Paul. At that day, viz. when 〈 ◊ 〉 the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven with his mighty Angels, as we have it in the place last cited.
So that it is now but a righteous thing with God to recompense rest unto his persecuted Servants, 2 Thess 1.7. 4. The last thing to be considered in the words, is the time when this Crown of Righteousness shall be given to Paul. At that day, viz. when 〈 ◊ 〉 the Lord jesus shall be revealed from Heaven with his mighty Angels, as we have it in the place last cited.
And so St. Paul loves to call it, as he doth three several times in this Epistle. Chap. 1.12. He is able to keep that which I have committed to him against [ that Day.
And so Saint Paul loves to call it, as he does three several times in this Epistle. Chap. 1.12. He is able to keep that which I have committed to him against [ that Day.
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but the glory shall not be perfect and compleat until such time as the Body, which has been the Souls yoke-fellow and companion in doing and suffering for Christ here, shall be redeemed from the Grave, (for which we are said to wait, Rom. 8.23.
but the glory shall not be perfect and complete until such time as the Body, which has been the Souls yokefellow and Companion in doing and suffering for christ Here, shall be redeemed from the Grave, (for which we Are said to wait, Rom. 8.23.
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but the general Assize shall be at that Day, that great Day of Universal Judgment. The believing Soul at the day of Death shall enter into the Heavenly Kingdom;
but the general Assize shall be At that Day, that great Day of Universal Judgement. The believing Soul At the day of Death shall enter into the Heavenly Kingdom;
And thus much briefly be spoken concerning St. Paul 's Second Meditation, wherein he expresses his Assurance of a glorious Reward, a Crown of Righteousness. Now let us only see what Use he makes of this Assurance, and so conclude.
And thus much briefly be spoken Concerning Saint Paul is Second Meditation, wherein he Expresses his Assurance of a glorious Reward, a Crown of Righteousness. Now let us only see what Use he makes of this Assurance, and so conclude.
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Assurance of Salvation is of use unto Believers, to encourage them to set upon their Duty with zeal and cheerfulness, by inflaming their Love to God, the Principle of their Obedience.
Assurance of Salvation is of use unto Believers, to encourage them to Set upon their Duty with zeal and cheerfulness, by Inflaming their Love to God, the Principle of their obedience.
he might well add in the next verse, Wherefore comfort one another with these words. This Consideration affords Comfort unto all faithful Souls in respect of themselves;
he might well add in the next verse, Wherefore Comfort one Another with these words. This Consideration affords Comfort unto all faithful Souls in respect of themselves;
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so also to the surviving Relations of such, as have with St. Paul, fought a good Fight, and finish'd their Course, and kept the Faith, inasmuch as for all such there is laid up a Crown of Righteousness, a Crown of Life and Glory, which the Lord, the Righteous Judg, shall give them at that day.
so also to the surviving Relations of such, as have with Saint Paul, fought a good Fight, and finished their Course, and kept the Faith, inasmuch as for all such there is laid up a Crown of Righteousness, a Crown of Life and Glory, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, shall give them At that day.
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In which Number we may confidently reckon that vertuous Lady, and precious Servant of Jesus Christ, the Lady Elizabeth Alston, whose Funerals we now celebrate.
In which Number we may confidently reckon that virtuous Lady, and precious Servant of jesus christ, the Lady Elizabeth Alston, whose Funerals we now celebrate.
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and better born, being born again, NONLATINALPHABET, from above (as some interpret the word) and so, neerly related unto him who is called the Branch, or Day-spring from on high, the Lord of life and glory, the Prince of Peace, and Saviour of us all.
and better born, being born again,, from above (as Some interpret the word) and so, nearly related unto him who is called the Branch, or Dayspring from on high, the Lord of life and glory, the Prince of Peace, and Saviour of us all.
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condescending very much towards them of low degree, and especially loving those among them in whom she observed but any inclinations to God and Goodness.
condescending very much towards them of low degree, and especially loving those among them in whom she observed but any inclinations to God and goodness.
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Her Charity, in supplying the wants of the Indigent, not onely with Food and Physick for their Bodies, (wherein she expended not a little) but also with Physick for their Souls, by her wholsom counsel and advice, vvhich she was ready to bestow on all that needed it.
Her Charity, in supplying the Wants of the Indigent, not only with Food and Physic for their Bodies, (wherein she expended not a little) but also with Physic for their Souls, by her wholesome counsel and Advice, which she was ready to bestow on all that needed it.
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And it is well known to some how much she bewail'd the vvithdrawing of others from the publick Ordinance, the means of their Salvation, endeavouring to reclaim them.
And it is well known to Some how much she bewailed the withdrawing of Others from the public Ordinance, the means of their Salvation, endeavouring to reclaim them.
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Those many Afflictions wherewith God was pleased to exercise her, frequent sickness, and many bodily infirmities, loss of Children and other near Relations, had weaned her from the World,
Those many Afflictions wherewith God was pleased to exercise her, frequent sickness, and many bodily infirmities, loss of Children and other near Relations, had weaned her from the World,
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As for her expectation of Death, she had long expected that it would be sudden, having been often heard to say that she should die of an Apoplexy, which usually gives no great warning.
As for her expectation of Death, she had long expected that it would be sudden, having been often herd to say that she should die of an Apoplexy, which usually gives no great warning.
But for her expectation of death at that time when it came, I have not heard it was of any long standing, she being on Saturday last (the eighth of September ) about ten in the morning surprized with an extraordinary coldness in her left hand, which caus'd her hasten up into her Chamber, where within a little time the disease took her Head, (the fountain of Sense and Reason) and from thence sliding down into her Heart, (the Citadel of Life) did vvithin the space of two hours put an end unto her days:
But for her expectation of death At that time when it Come, I have not herd it was of any long standing, she being on Saturday last (the eighth of September) about ten in the morning surprised with an extraordinary coldness in her left hand, which caused her hasten up into her Chamber, where within a little time the disease took her Head, (the fountain of Sense and Reason) and from thence sliding down into her Heart, (the Citadel of Life) did within the Molle of two hours put an end unto her days:
(Watch therefore, for ye know not what hour your Lord cometh.) But as sudden as her end was, she was so far aware of it (blessed be God) that she vvas able to say vvith St. Paul, (in the verse before my Text) The time of my departure is at hand;
(Watch Therefore, for you know not what hour your Lord comes.) But as sudden as her end was, she was so Far aware of it (blessed be God) that she was able to say with Saint Paul, (in the verse before my Text) The time of my departure is At hand;
And I hope her nearest Relations, and others also, will allow her living Counsel and Example, the force of dying-words, to be continually sounding in their ears,
And I hope her nearest Relations, and Others also, will allow her living Counsel and Exampl, the force of dying-words, to be continually sounding in their ears,
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The Jews say Moses died binshikah, by a kiss from the mouth of God, because it is said, Deut. 34.5. that he died NONLATINALPHABET upon the Mouth of the Lord, or according to the Word of the Lord;
The jews say Moses died binshikah, by a kiss from the Mouth of God, Because it is said, Deuteronomy 34.5. that he died upon the Mouth of the Lord, or according to the Word of the Lord;
