The saints convoy to heaven a discourse occasioned by (and in part preached upon) the death and funeral of Mr. Benjamin Lindsey, who deceased the 21st of February, 1697 / by Tho. Doolittle ...
SOME think it is not material whether the Discourse of our Lord Jesus concerning the Rich Man and the Beggar, be taken as a Parable, or an History, or composed of both; when it is confessed, that under this Narration, Christ describes the State of the Good and Bad in the other World,
SOME think it is not material whither the Discourse of our Lord jesus Concerning the Rich Man and the Beggar, be taken as a Parable, or an History, or composed of both; when it is confessed, that under this Narration, christ describes the State of the Good and Bad in the other World,
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and asserts the Existence of the Soul, after its Separation from the Body; and that it immediately passeth to Heaven or Hell, before the Resurrection of the Body,
and asserts the Existence of the Soul, After its Separation from the Body; and that it immediately passes to Heaven or Hell, before the Resurrection of the Body,
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Tho' there was a Disparity between Lazarus spoken of in the Text, and our Friend, whose Death is the Occasion of this Discourse upon it, in regard of their outward Circumstances in this World;
Though there was a Disparity between Lazarus spoken of in the Text, and our Friend, whose Death is the Occasion of this Discourse upon it, in regard of their outward circumstances in this World;
yet if the latter be a Partaker of Felicity with the former, in the other World, I might easily be excused for choosing this as my Theme upon this sad, but righteous Providence:
yet if the latter be a Partaker of Felicity with the former, in the other World, I might Easily be excused for choosing this as my Theme upon this sad, but righteous Providence:
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He is carried, or transported to it. 2. What of the Believer is carried to that Place or State? And that is, the Soul. He was carried; his Soul, not then his Body.
He is carried, or transported to it. 2. What of the Believer is carried to that Place or State? And that is, the Soul. He was carried; his Soul, not then his Body.
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that Minute it was separated from the Body, it began its Journey to its Eternal Home. 5. By whom? By the Angels he was carried into Abraham 's Bosom. Not by one, but many Angels.
that Minute it was separated from the Body, it began its Journey to its Eternal Home. 5. By whom? By the Angels he was carried into Abraham is Bosom. Not by one, but many Angels.
The most Powerful, Cruel and Enraged Persecutors who may torture, kill or burn the Body, cannot touch nor reach the Soul. Mat. 10. 28. Fear not them which kill the Body,
The most Powerful, Cruel and Enraged Persecutors who may torture, kill or burn the Body, cannot touch nor reach the Soul. Mathew 10. 28. fear not them which kill the Body,
Joh ▪ 3. 16. For God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting Life.
John ▪ 3. 16. For God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever Believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting Life.
That they shall be for ever with the Lord, 1 Thes. 4. 17. That they shall be Eternally Saved, Heb. 5. 9. That they shall have a Crown incorruptible that fadeth not away, 1 Pet. 1. 4, 5. If these Eternal Things shall be enjoyed by Believers, then their Souls must exist to all Eternity;
That they shall be for ever with the Lord, 1 Thebes 4. 17. That they shall be Eternally Saved, Hebrew 5. 9. That they shall have a Crown incorruptible that fades not away, 1 Pet. 1. 4, 5. If these Eternal Things shall be enjoyed by Believers, then their Souls must exist to all Eternity;
2. From the Threatnings of God recorded in his Word, of the Everlasting Punishment they shall be tormented with in the other World, to all Eternity, that leave this World in a State of Sin, Rev. 14. 10. The same shall drink of the Wine of the Wrath of God, which is poured out without Mixture, into the Cup of his Indignation,
2. From the Threatenings of God recorded in his Word, of the Everlasting Punishment they shall be tormented with in the other World, to all Eternity, that leave this World in a State of since, Rev. 14. 10. The same shall drink of the Wine of the Wrath of God, which is poured out without Mixture, into the Cup of his Indignation,
and the Soul be dispossessed, and turned out of this House, in which it is a Tenant at Will of the great Landlord of all the World, who might Seal a Lease of Ejectment at his Pleasure;
and the Soul be dispossessed, and turned out of this House, in which it is a Tenant At Will of the great Landlord of all the World, who might Seal a Lease of Ejectment At his Pleasure;
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but where shall it be? There are but Two Places in the other World, where Souls shall be, Heaven, or Hell. Do you know in which? Or do not you think nor care in which your Soul shall live and lodge for ever? If in Hell, your Lodging will be so uneasy, that in it you cannot rest.
but where shall it be? There Are but Two Places in the other World, where Souls shall be, Heaven, or Hell. Do you know in which? Or do not you think nor care in which your Soul shall live and lodge for ever? If in Hell, your Lodging will be so uneasy, that in it you cannot rest.
A Bed of Flames, a Lodging in boiling Lead or Oyl, or burning Brimstone, will cause you to cry out, I am uneasy, I am uneasy in my Lodging, I cannot rest upon this Bed, I cannot take one wink of Sleep!
A Bed of Flames, a Lodging in boiling Led or Oil, or burning Brimstone, will cause you to cry out, I am uneasy, I am uneasy in my Lodging, I cannot rest upon this Bed, I cannot take one wink of Sleep!
Let me rove from one side of Hell unto the other, if I might find some easy Corner, where I may a while be free from Pain and Torment. But alas! I cannot. Wo is me, I cannot!
Let me rove from one side of Hell unto the other, if I might find Some easy Corner, where I may a while be free from Pain and Torment. But alas! I cannot. Woe is me, I cannot!
My enraged Conscience doth accompany me, and tormenting Devils follow me; and the Fire burns me to what Place soever I hasten; and there is no Hope; O Desperate Case!
My enraged Conscience does accompany me, and tormenting Devils follow me; and the Fire burns me to what Place soever I hasten; and there is no Hope; Oh Desperate Case!
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to Mansions in Heaven, that when your Soul shall be turned out of this, it may be received into that. How comfortable would this Knowledge be, on a dying Bed,
to Mansions in Heaven, that when your Soul shall be turned out of this, it may be received into that. How comfortable would this Knowledge be, on a dying Bed,
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when you shall say, This Tabernacle must be taken down, this Earthly House is going to Ruins, it can be repaired no more, it can stand no longer? Food I cannot eat to patch it up:
when you shall say, This Tabernacle must be taken down, this Earthly House is going to Ruins, it can be repaired no more, it can stand no longer? Food I cannot eat to patch it up:
But I know, blessed be God, I know that I have a Building of God; an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens. 2. Cor. 5. 1. II. Observation, The Souls of Believers, after Death, are transported into an Eternal State of Blessedness.
But I know, blessed be God, I know that I have a Building of God; an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens. 2. Cor. 5. 1. II Observation, The Souls of Believers, After Death, Are transported into an Eternal State of Blessedness.
Christ is God's dear Son, or the Son of his Love, Col. 1. 13. and said to be in the Bosom of the Father, Joh. 1. 18. John, the beloved of the Lord, is found nearest Christ, lying in his Bosom, Joh. 13. 23. and There was leaning on Jesus his Bosom, one of his Disciples whom Jesus loved.
christ is God's dear Son, or the Son of his Love, Col. 1. 13. and said to be in the Bosom of the Father, John 1. 18. John, the Beloved of the Lord, is found nearest christ, lying in his Bosom, John 13. 23. and There was leaning on jesus his Bosom, one of his Disciples whom jesus loved.
So God comforting and giving Rest unto his People, is said, to carry them in his Bosom, Isay. 40. 11. Thus Lazarus, wearied with Affliction, want and Poverty, was received up to Everlasting Rest.
So God comforting and giving Rest unto his People, is said, to carry them in his Bosom, Saiah 40. 11. Thus Lazarus, wearied with Affliction, want and Poverty, was received up to Everlasting Rest.
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and the Angels carried the Soul of this Beggar, who could not obtain the least Alms at the Rich Man's Gate, into Abraham 's Bosom, where his Wants were all presently supplied.
and the Angels carried the Soul of this Beggar, who could not obtain the least Alms At the Rich Man's Gate, into Abraham is Bosom, where his Wants were all presently supplied.
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But I conceive the plain meaning is, That he was carried into Heaven, where the Faithful, with Abraham, the Father of all the Faithful, shall be gathered, sit down, rest and be comforted for Ever:
But I conceive the plain meaning is, That he was carried into Heaven, where the Faithful, with Abraham, the Father of all the Faithful, shall be gathered, fit down, rest and be comforted for Ever:
While the Believer is here a Sojourner, Sin will be his constant, disquieting, molesting Inmate: When Body and Soul do part, then Sin and the Soul shall also part;
While the Believer is Here a Sojourner, since will be his constant, disquieting, molesting Inmate: When Body and Soul do part, then since and the Soul shall also part;
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4. From the Imperfection of their Graces. Here our Faith is so feeble, our Love to God and Christ so little, our Delight so small, our Knowledge so short, our Desires so faint, our Hope so wavering,
4. From the Imperfection of their Graces. Here our Faith is so feeble, our Love to God and christ so little, our Delight so small, our Knowledge so short, our Desires so faint, our Hope so wavering,
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And too many, instead of departing in Triumph, with Assurance of Salvation, breath out their Souls with mourning Complaints and Fears, concerning their future Eternal State;
And too many, instead of departing in Triumph, with Assurance of Salvation, breath out their Souls with mourning Complaints and Fears, Concerning their future Eternal State;
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For when they are come to that which is Perfect, and that which is Perfect is come to them, that which is in Part shall be done away, 1 Cor. 13. 10, 12. For all the Spirits of Just Men, carried thither, are made Perfect, Heb. 12. 23. 5. From any Desertion from God.
For when they Are come to that which is Perfect, and that which is Perfect is come to them, that which is in Part shall be done away, 1 Cor. 13. 10, 12. For all the Spirits of Just Men, carried thither, Are made Perfect, Hebrew 12. 23. 5. From any Desertion from God.
Will the Lord cast off for ever? Will he be Favourable no more? Is his Mercy clean gon for ever? Doth his Promise fail for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be Gracious? Hath he in Anger shut up his tender Mercies? When I was on Earth, this was my Infirmity;
Will the Lord cast off for ever? Will he be Favourable no more? Is his Mercy clean gone for ever? Does his Promise fail for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be Gracious? Hath he in Anger shut up his tender mercies? When I was on Earth, this was my Infirmity;
There they are all of one Mind, of one Heart and Way: There is no Diversity of Judgment, no Alienation of Affection, no rash and uncharitable Censures;
There they Are all of one Mind, of one Heart and Way: There is no Diversity of Judgement, no Alienation of Affection, no rash and uncharitable Censures;
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These, too often, did deaden their Affections towards God, interrupt their Communion with him, and by the World's Smiles, were sometimes brought under God's Frowns;
These, too often, did deaden their Affections towards God, interrupt their Communion with him, and by the World's Smiles, were sometime brought under God's Frowns;
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and when it was best with their Bodies, it was worst with their Souls: and the more they enjoyed of the World, the less their Conversation was in Heaven.
and when it was best with their Bodies, it was worst with their Souls: and the more they enjoyed of the World, the less their Conversation was in Heaven.
and shall bathe themselves in those Rivers of Pleasures, and be delighted in that fulness of Joy, which is in the Presence of their Lord and Saviour to all Eternity.
and shall bathe themselves in those rivers of Pleasures, and be delighted in that fullness of Joy, which is in the Presence of their Lord and Saviour to all Eternity.
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and, for very Vexation, shall cause them to cry out, What Fools were we, for short Pleasures of Time, to run into these Everlasting Pains? Mat. 16. 26 What Madness did possess us,
and, for very Vexation, shall cause them to cry out, What Fools were we, for short Pleasures of Time, to run into these Everlasting Pains? Mathew 16. 26 What Madness did possess us,
for small Profits of the World, to lose the Enjoyments of all the Happiness of Heaven? What Distraction did seize us to come to this filthy, loathsom Dungeon!
for small Profits of the World, to loose the Enjoyments of all the Happiness of Heaven? What Distraction did seize us to come to this filthy, loathsome Dungeon!
to this dark and dismal Prison, for the fading Honours of a short and Transitory Life? Cursed Caitiffs that we are, that did prefer the good Things of our corrupt Flesh,
to this dark and dismal Prison, for the fading Honours of a short and Transitory Life? Cursed Caitiffs that we Are, that did prefer the good Things of our corrupt Flesh,
like Hogs at a Trough, and now to lie in tormenting Flames, and cannot obtain one Drop of Water, (tho' a River would not be enough) to cool our Tongues.
like Hogs At a Trough, and now to lie in tormenting Flames, and cannot obtain one Drop of Water, (though a River would not be enough) to cool our Tongues.
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and rejoicing Conscience in their own, that shall refresh and comfort them, that they did deny themselves, to save themselves, that they did venture or sustain the Loss of Life, to obtain Eternal Life:
and rejoicing Conscience in their own, that shall refresh and Comfort them, that they did deny themselves, to save themselves, that they did venture or sustain the Loss of Life, to obtain Eternal Life:
they are weary of their unbelieving, hard and unaffected Heart; they are weary of their distracting Thoughts, and wandring Minds, and roving Affections:
they Are weary of their unbelieving, hard and unaffected Heart; they Are weary of their distracting Thoughts, and wandering Minds, and roving Affections:
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But the more Life and Liveliness, the more activity and exercise of Faith, and Love, Desire and Delight, of Joy and Hope they perform them with, the less weary they are of them:
But the more Life and Liveliness, the more activity and exercise of Faith, and Love, Desire and Delight, of Joy and Hope they perform them with, the less weary they Are of them:
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and Lamenting, say, Have our Bosom Sins brought us to such an uneasy Bosom? Have our embraced Sins brought us to the Embracements of such cruel and merciless Tormentors? We never hug'd our Sins so much,
and Lamenting, say, Have our Bosom Sins brought us to such an uneasy Bosom? Have our embraced Sins brought us to the Embracements of such cruel and merciless Tormentors? We never huged our Sins so much,
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and tho' it shall not rest Day or Night, saying, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty, yet it shall find sweet and pleasant Rest, both Night and Day, in sounding unwearied Hallelujahs to the Lord, in the Saviour's Bosom.
and though it shall not rest Day or Night, saying, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty, yet it shall find sweet and pleasant Rest, both Night and Day, in sounding unwearied Hallelujahs to the Lord, in the Saviour's Bosom.
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4. When the Souls that shall not be carried up to Heaven, shall be dragged down to Hell, they shall have the Recompence of all their Wickedness pour'd into their Bosom,
4. When the Souls that shall not be carried up to Heaven, shall be dragged down to Hell, they shall have the Recompense of all their Wickedness poured into their Bosom,
It is those that Fight, and Run, and Wrestle, and Overcome, that shall have Repose and Rest in Abraham's Bosom: For, The Kingdom of Heaven suffereth Violence,
It is those that Fight, and Run, and Wrestle, and Overcome, that shall have Repose and Rest in Abraham's Bosom: For, The Kingdom of Heaven suffers Violence,
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and the Violent take it by Force. III. Observation, A gracious Soul separated from the Body, is presently carried by Angels into a State of Happiness in Heaven.
and the Violent take it by Force. III. Observation, A gracious Soul separated from the Body, is presently carried by Angels into a State of Happiness in Heaven.
and if we believe the one, we must grant the other, since it is so express and full in the asserting of this Doctrine, that is so comfortable to sanctified and prepared Souls.
and if we believe the one, we must grant the other, since it is so express and full in the asserting of this Doctrine, that is so comfortable to sanctified and prepared Souls.
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as the Opposers of the Soul's immediate passing into Glory, sawcily do in this, it would be such a mangling of the Scripture, that we should be at a Loss to know the Meaning of many plain Texts.
as the Opposers of the Soul's immediate passing into Glory, saucily do in this, it would be such a mangling of the Scripture, that we should be At a Loss to know the Meaning of many plain Texts.
and could not he tell that Christ spake to him that day, except Christ added, to Day I say unto thee? What need Christ add his asserting Verily, to these Words, I say unto thee to day? Could not the Thief trust his own Ears, that he then heard Christ say to him,
and could not he tell that christ spoke to him that day, except christ added, to Day I say unto thee? What need christ add his asserting Verily, to these Words, I say unto thee to day? Could not the Thief trust his own Ears, that he then herd christ say to him,
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A Second Text is, 2 Cor. 5. 6. Therefore we are always confident, knowing that whilst we are at home in the Body, we are absent from the Lord, Ver. 8. We are confident, I say,
A Second Text is, 2 Cor. 5. 6. Therefore we Are always confident, knowing that while we Are At home in the Body, we Are absent from the Lord, Ver. 8. We Are confident, I say,
5. The Confidence of the Apostle that there is such a Glorious State, which is the reason of our Willingness to leave the Body, that from thenceforth we might be with the Lord in Heaven.
5. The Confidence of the Apostle that there is such a Glorious State, which is the reason of our Willingness to leave the Body, that from thenceforth we might be with the Lord in Heaven.
For the Good of God's Church, it would be better for him to live than die, Ver. 22. For his own Advantage, it would be better for him to die than to live, Ver. 21. This was his Straight.
For the Good of God's Church, it would be better for him to live than die, Ver. 22. For his own Advantage, it would be better for him to die than to live, Ver. 21. This was his Straight.
It is better to die and be with Christ. There is an excellent Gradation in the Text: It is NONLATINALPHABET, better. It is NONLATINALPHABET, far better.
It is better to die and be with christ. There is an excellent Gradation in the Text: It is, better. It is, Far better.
Men mourning follow the Corpse to the House appointed for all the Living: Angels triumphing go along with the Soul to the Mansions prepared for all the Believing.
Men mourning follow the Corpse to the House appointed for all the Living: Angels triumphing go along with the Soul to the Mansions prepared for all the Believing.
The Ministration of Angels, for the Good of Believers, is asserted in general, in Heb. 1. 14. Are they not all ministring Spirits, sent forth to minister for them, who shall be Heirs of Salvation? Where may be noted,
The Ministration of Angels, for the Good of Believers, is asserted in general, in Hebrew 1. 14. are they not all ministering Spirits, sent forth to minister for them, who shall be Heirs of Salvation? Where may be noted,
1. The Nature of Angels: They are Spirits, intellectual, immaterial, immortal and active Creatures; the noblest and most refined Part of God's Creation: more excellent than Man;
1. The Nature of Angels: They Are Spirits, intellectual, immaterial, immortal and active Creatures; the Noblest and most refined Part of God's Creation: more excellent than Man;
3. Their Number: All of them are so, if there be Degrees and Orders among them, all and every one of them, from the highest to the lowest are God's Servants, waiting and attending upon him, to go and come as he appoints,
3. Their Number: All of them Are so, if there be Degrees and Order among them, all and every one of them, from the highest to the lowest Are God's Servants, waiting and attending upon him, to go and come as he appoints,
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Angel is a Word not so much to signify their Nature as their Office, that is to say, they are Messengers, to go at the Command of their Sovereign Lord, upon his Errands from Heaven to Earth,
Angel is a Word not so much to signify their Nature as their Office, that is to say, they Are Messengers, to go At the Command of their Sovereign Lord, upon his Errands from Heaven to Earth,
and sometimes before their Conception) is copiously treated of in Scripture, but from their Death to their Passage to Heaven, and afterwards, is more sparingly mentioned;
and sometime before their Conception) is copiously treated of in Scripture, but from their Death to their Passage to Heaven, and afterwards, is more sparingly mentioned;
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but one Saying of Christ (as this concerning the Poor Man's Soul) is sufficient Evidence of their conveying of them from the Place where they die, to the Place where they shall live for ever.
but one Saying of christ (as this Concerning the Poor Man's Soul) is sufficient Evidence of their conveying of them from the Place where they die, to the Place where they shall live for ever.
It will be needful, to more clear Procedings about the Angels conveying the Souls of Believers, from their Death, to the Place and State of Happiness, to premise some Propositions; which are,
It will be needful, to more clear Proceedings about the Angels conveying the Souls of Believers, from their Death, to the Place and State of Happiness, to premise Some Propositions; which Are,
1. That God by his absolute Power is able to do those things, which in the ordinary course of Providence, he maketh use of second Causes, to accomplish and bring to pass.
1. That God by his absolute Power is able to do those things, which in the ordinary course of Providence, he makes use of second Causes, to accomplish and bring to pass.
Therefore when we speak of the Conveyance of Souls, by the Ministration of Angels, to Abraham 's Bosom, it is not to be thought, that he could not do it without them tho' he doth it by them.
Therefore when we speak of the Conveyance of Souls, by the Ministration of Angels, to Abraham is Bosom, it is not to be Thought, that he could not do it without them though he does it by them.
2. The Good Pleasure of God is the highest and most satisfying Reason, why he that could safe-guard Souls to Heaven, by his own Almighty Power, will have them conveyed thither by the Ministry of his Holy Angels.
2. The Good Pleasure of God is the highest and most satisfying Reason, why he that could safeguard Souls to Heaven, by his own Almighty Power, will have them conveyed thither by the Ministry of his Holy Angels.
as well as to the Inhabitants of the Earth, Dan. 4. 35. 3. God's good Pleasure, in his Government of Angels and Men, is made known, not only in his Word, but also by the Events of his Providence: In our present Case, Christ relates it as a Matter of Fact done by the Angels, that they did carry the Soul of Lazarus into Abraham 's Bosom.
as well as to the Inhabitants of the Earth, Dan. 4. 35. 3. God's good Pleasure, in his Government of Angels and Men, is made known, not only in his Word, but also by the Events of his Providence: In our present Case, christ relates it as a Matter of Fact done by the Angels, that they did carry the Soul of Lazarus into Abraham is Bosom.
Christ manifests his constant Love to, and Care of the Souls of all Believers, till he puts them into the actual Possession of what he hath purchased for them:
christ manifests his constant Love to, and Care of the Souls of all Believers, till he puts them into the actual Possession of what he hath purchased for them:
it stands in need of a Guide, to direct it in its Way, which is well known unto the Angels, that have so often gone to and fro, from the one to the other.
it Stands in need of a Guide, to Direct it in its Way, which is well known unto the Angels, that have so often gone to and from, from the one to the other.
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So the Soul that is to pass through the vast Regions of the fluid Air, in a longer Voyage, (in respect of Distance) will need some to conduct it, that it might not miss its Way.
So the Soul that is to pass through the vast Regions of the fluid Air, in a longer Voyage, (in respect of Distance) will need Some to conduct it, that it might not miss its Way.
and how then should it know its Way? Therefore God that hath sent his Angels to direct and prosper the Way of his Servants on a Journey from one Place to another upon Earth, ( Gen. 24. 7, 40.) will much more send his Angels to direct their Souls, in their Travel from Earth to Heaven.
and how then should it know its Way? Therefore God that hath sent his Angels to Direct and prosper the Way of his Servants on a Journey from one Place to Another upon Earth, (Gen. 24. 7, 40.) will much more send his Angels to Direct their Souls, in their Travel from Earth to Heaven.
They are to pass through the Devils Territories, who is the Prince of the Power of the Air, Eph. 2. 2, 3. where are numerous and powerful unclean Spirits, which are Principalities and Powers,
They Are to pass through the Devils Territories, who is the Prince of the Power of the Air, Ephesians 2. 2, 3. where Are numerous and powerful unclean Spirits, which Are Principalities and Powers,
If God send his Angels to guard his Servants in this Life, when in Danger of their Enemies, will he not much more to defend their separated Souls in their Passage to Heaven,
If God send his Angels to guard his Servants in this Life, when in Danger of their Enemies, will he not much more to defend their separated Souls in their Passage to Heaven,
but without doubt, such is the Malice of Devils against holy Souls separated from their Bodies on their way to Heaven, that if not defended, they would seize them, to keep them from Eternal Happiness in Heaven.
but without doubt, such is the Malice of Devils against holy Souls separated from their Bodies on their Way to Heaven, that if not defended, they would seize them, to keep them from Eternal Happiness in Heaven.
Fifthly, When this is the Last Season they shall ever have to make any Attempt upon the Holy separated Soul, which when once entered into Heaven's Gates, shall be assaulted no more for Ever.
Fifthly, When this is the Last Season they shall ever have to make any Attempt upon the Holy separated Soul, which when once entered into Heaven's Gates, shall be assaulted no more for Ever.
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Tho' the War with Devils, in some Respects, might be over as soon as the Soul is separated from the Body, that it shall be no longer managed by the same Subtilties, alluring Temptations, Fleshly Enticements, evil Suggestions, sensible objective Snares;
Though the War with Devils, in Some Respects, might be over as soon as the Soul is separated from the Body, that it shall be no longer managed by the same Subtleties, alluring Temptations, Fleshly Enticements, evil Suggestions, sensible objective Snares;
For as Pharaoh and his Host pursued the Children of Israel, when they had escaped out of Egypt to the Red Sea, where God opened the Waters to Israel to pass thro',
For as Pharaoh and his Host pursued the Children of Israel, when they had escaped out of Egypt to the Read Sea, where God opened the Waters to Israel to pass through,
And if the Devil contended with the Archangel, and the Archangel with the Devil, about the Body of Moses, why should we think there is no War, betwixt the Principalities of Heaven and Hell, about the Soul on its Way to Heaven,
And if the devil contended with the Archangel, and the Archangel with the devil, about the Body of Moses, why should we think there is no War, betwixt the Principalities of Heaven and Hell, about the Soul on its Way to Heaven,
3. God's Love to, and Care of his People is manifested in the Ministration of Angels, in that they are charged to be their Keepers in all their Ways, Psal. 91. 11, 12. Now the Way of Believers is Two-fold,
3. God's Love to, and Care of his People is manifested in the Ministration of Angels, in that they Are charged to be their Keepers in all their Ways, Psalm 91. 11, 12. Now the Way of Believers is Twofold,
and they are to keep them in both, or else they do not keep them in all. 1. In the Way of their commanded Duty, in this Life. 2. In the Way to their promised Reward,
and they Are to keep them in both, or Else they do not keep them in all. 1. In the Way of their commanded Duty, in this Life. 2. In the Way to their promised Reward,
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and they are in this Way immediately after Death, till they enter into Heaven. Is it likely God should charge his Angels with them, to keep them from Dangers,
and they Are in this Way immediately After Death, till they enter into Heaven. Is it likely God should charge his Angels with them, to keep them from Dangers,
while they keep in the way of Duty, and give them a discharge from keeping them on their way to their Reward? especially when they are in Danger of Devils, not only in the way of their Duty;
while they keep in the Way of Duty, and give them a discharge from keeping them on their Way to their Reward? especially when they Are in Danger of Devils, not only in the Way of their Duty;
Do not the Angels of the Lord encamp round about them that fear him, to deliver them? Psal. 34. 7. Do not separated Souls, on their Passage, fear God with an holy, reverential Fear,
Do not the Angels of the Lord encamp round about them that Fear him, to deliver them? Psalm 34. 7. Do not separated Souls, on their Passage, Fear God with an holy, reverential fear,
as well as when they were in their Bodies, and much more, and so have still the Qualification of such as are the Objects of Angels Ministration? Do they now encamp round about them on every side, to deliver them from Danger,
as well as when they were in their Bodies, and much more, and so have still the Qualification of such as Are the Objects of Angels Ministration? Do they now encamp round about them on every side, to deliver them from Danger,
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Their Friends and Relations that ministred to them when sick, and on their dying Beds, till the Moment they gave up the Ghost, from that Instant have no more that they can do unto, or for their Souls;
Their Friends and Relations that ministered to them when sick, and on their dying Beds, till the Moment they gave up the Ghost, from that Instant have no more that they can do unto, or for their Souls;
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4. Holy Angels promote and rejoice at the Conversion of God's Elect, because then they have a Right and Title to Heaven, Luke 15. 7, 10. And will they not be as careful of their compleat Salvation, in watching over them till they are put into the actual Possession of their Mansions in Heaven?
4. Holy Angels promote and rejoice At the Conversion of God's Elect, Because then they have a Right and Title to Heaven, Lycia 15. 7, 10. And will they not be as careful of their complete Salvation, in watching over them till they Are put into the actual Possession of their Mansions in Heaven?
and will they neglect the Conveying of the separated Soul, while the Body till then, is left behind? Angels shall be Christ's Servants then, 1. In gathering together all the Elect, Mat. 24. 31. 2. In separating between the Righteous and the Wicked,
and will they neglect the Conveying of the separated Soul, while the Body till then, is left behind? Angels shall be Christ's Servants then, 1. In gathering together all the Elect, Mathew 24. 31. 2. In separating between the Righteous and the Wicked,
and severing the one from the other, Mat. 13. 49. 3. In catching them up to meet the Lord in the Air, 1 Thes. 4. 17. All the Elect that shall then be raised,
and severing the one from the other, Mathew 13. 49. 3. In catching them up to meet the Lord in the Air, 1 Thebes 4. 17. All the Elect that shall then be raised,
If one Devil, in some frightful visible Shape, should appear to you in the deep and silent Night, what Terrour would the sight thereof fill you with? Would not such Fear and Trembling come upon you,
If one devil, in Some frightful visible Shape, should appear to you in the deep and silent Night, what Terror would the sighed thereof fill you with? Would not such fear and Trembling come upon you,
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when your Heart and Courage would so fail you, that you your self would be ready to fall down? as when the Discipes saw Christ walking on the Sea, they were troubled, Saying, it is a Spirit;
when your Heart and Courage would so fail you, that you your self would be ready to fallen down? as when the Disciples saw christ walking on the Sea, they were troubled, Saying, it is a Spirit;
and they cried out for fear. Oh then, what Horror will the Sinful Soul be filled with, next Moment after Death! Oh, What Fear! What Trembling! What Amazement shall possess it!
and they cried out for Fear. O then, what Horror will the Sinful Soul be filled with, next Moment After Death! O, What fear! What Trembling! What Amazement shall possess it!
How may we imagine, with what direful Shriekings it will cry out and say, Who are all these? What Black-Guard is this? What is all this Host I am fallen into,
How may we imagine, with what direful Shriekings it will cry out and say, Who Are all these? What Black-Guard is this? What is all this Host I am fallen into,
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My earthly Friends are mourning, weeping, and groaning, over my Breathless ▪ Carcass; and these Hellish Fiends are rejoicing that I am come from those to them.
My earthly Friends Are mourning, weeping, and groaning, over my Breathless ▪ Carcase; and these Hellish Fiends Are rejoicing that I am come from those to them.
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When in the Body, the Devil and Sin did blind mine Eyes, that I could not see the sandy Foundation, on which I built my Expectation of Happiness in the Highest Heavens;
When in the Body, the devil and since did blind mine Eyes, that I could not see the sandy Foundation, on which I built my Expectation of Happiness in the Highest Heavens;
but as soon as Death and Friends had closed the Eyes of my Body, then the Eyes of my Mind were opened, to see all my Building on that rotten Foundation is gone to Ruine,
but as soon as Death and Friends had closed the Eyes of my Body, then the Eyes of my Mind were opened, to see all my Building on that rotten Foundation is gone to Ruin,
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and I am going in this Company to the Lowest Hell. Such-like bitter Cries, such self-lamenting Groans, we may conceive the separated sinful Soul to utter,
and I am going in this Company to the Lowest Hell. Suchlike bitter Cries, such self-lamenting Groans, we may conceive the separated sinful Soul to utter,
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Yet if we consider the Circumstances that will farther aggravate the Sorrow of the Soul, in its Journey to the Lake of Brimstone, arising from the Company of unclean Spirits, that are dragging it along to the Place of Torment, which the distressed unsanctified Soul shall be apprehensive and sensible of, it will pass our Thoughts to conceive,
Yet if we Consider the circumstances that will farther aggravate the Sorrow of the Soul, in its Journey to the Lake of Brimstone, arising from the Company of unclean Spirits, that Are dragging it along to the Place of Torment, which the distressed unsanctified Soul shall be apprehensive and sensible of, it will pass our Thoughts to conceive,
Their Strength is signified by their Names, being called Principalities and Powers, Eph. 6. 12. and known by the Effects which they have done, in such as have been possessed;
Their Strength is signified by their Names, being called Principalities and Powers, Ephesians 6. 12. and known by the Effects which they have done, in such as have been possessed;
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2. This will aggravate the Evil of his Passage, in that the Company of Devils is so Numerous: A Legion of unclean Spirits possessed one Man's Body, Mar. 5. 9. and will not a Legion of them be as ready to seize one Soul? Which,
2. This will aggravate the Evil of his Passage, in that the Company of Devils is so Numerous: A Legion of unclean Spirits possessed one Man's Body, Mar. 5. 9. and will not a Legion of them be as ready to seize one Soul? Which,
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when the separated Soul perceives, enquires, Why so many? Why so many to one? Why so many so strong, to one so weak? Are all of one Mind? Are ye all agreed to hurry me to Hell? Is there not one amongst you all will stand my Friend? Not one to take my Part, to be on my Side? Alas for me!
when the separated Soul perceives, enquires, Why so many? Why so many to one? Why so many so strong, to one so weak? are all of one Mind? are you all agreed to hurry me to Hell? Is there not one among you all will stand my Friend? Not one to take my Part, to be on my Side? Alas for me!
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3. This will aggravate the Sorrow, the Soul in its Passage to its long and doleful Home will be filled with, That these Carriers are so swift and active in their Motion:
3. This will aggravate the Sorrow, the Soul in its Passage to its long and doleful Home will be filled with, That these Carriers Are so swift and active in their Motion:
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When we cannot resist an Enemy by the Strength of our Arm, yet we may escape by the Swiftness of our Feet: When we cannot get the Victory by Fighting, we might prevent our Captivity by Running. But this will give no Relief to the separated sinful Soul,
When we cannot resist an Enemy by the Strength of our Arm, yet we may escape by the Swiftness of our Feet: When we cannot get the Victory by Fighting, we might prevent our Captivity by Running. But this will give no Relief to the separated sinful Soul,
yet these Infernal Spirits are so much speedier in their Motion, than the Soul, that it can have no Hope of preventing their transporting of it from the dying Bed, to its Lodging in the Flames of Hell.
yet these Infernal Spirits Are so much speedier in their Motion, than the Soul, that it can have no Hope of preventing their transporting of it from the dying Bed, to its Lodging in the Flames of Hell.
But when they have done sinning upon Earth, and are on their Way to their Eternal Miserable State, they will think Devils put them on too fast, and carry them with too much speed ▪ to that Place where their Entertainment will be so bad.
But when they have done sinning upon Earth, and Are on their Way to their Eternal Miserable State, they will think Devils put them on too fast, and carry them with too much speed ▪ to that Place where their Entertainment will be so bad.
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and yet do these Carriers make such haste? must I thus be posted to such grievous Torments, whence I shall never be delivered? Tho' the Way be so uncomfortable;
and yet do these Carriers make such haste? must I thus be posted to such grievous Torments, whence I shall never be Delivered? Though the Way be so uncomfortable;
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Here is the Soul that had no more Wit than to stop his Ears to the Calls of Mercy, to the Offers of Grace, to the Tenders of a Saviour, to the Commands of God:
Here is the Soul that had no more Wit than to stop his Ears to the Calls of Mercy, to the Offers of Grace, to the Tenders of a Saviour, to the Commands of God:
Is there none to whom I might look for a little Mercy? Is there none in whom I might hope for help and Succour, in this distressed Case that I am in? Let me turn mine Eyes every way,
Is there none to whom I might look for a little Mercy? Is there none in whom I might hope for help and Succour, in this distressed Case that I am in? Let me turn mine Eyes every Way,
that parted with me with weeping Eyes, with wringing Hands, with sorrowful Hearts, cannot they relieve me? Cannot they give Assistance to me? When I was with them, they did Comfort me;
that parted with me with weeping Eyes, with wringing Hands, with sorrowful Hearts, cannot they relieve me? Cannot they give Assistance to me? When I was with them, they did Comfort me;
But now, Woe is me! being separated from my Body, I am out of their reach, I am past their Help, I am no more capable of receiving, nor they of affording any Benefit unto me.
But now, Woe is me! being separated from my Body, I am out of their reach, I am passed their Help, I am no more capable of receiving, nor they of affording any Benefit unto me.
The Adversaries have haled me to the Judge, the Judge hath delivered me to these Officers, that have their Commission from him to cast me into Prison, to which I am now on my way;
The Adversaries have haled me to the Judge, the Judge hath Delivered me to these Officers, that have their Commission from him to cast me into Prison, to which I am now on my Way;
my Body will be carried by Men to a cold Grave, and I am carrying by Devils to an hot Hell, exceeding hot, where my Pain will be extreme, intollerable, and eternal.
my Body will be carried by Men to a cold Grave, and I am carrying by Devils to an hight Hell, exceeding hight, where my Pain will be extreme, intolerable, and Eternal.
set forth by a Kingdom, a Crown, an Inheritance, Mansions in our Father's House, a Paradise, a City that hath Foundations, an House not made with Hands, a Weight of Glory, Incorruptible Treasures, &c. But hath also secured our Way unto them, by the Ministration of his Angels, who are to conduct our separated Souls to the actual Possession of them.
Set forth by a Kingdom, a Crown, an Inheritance, Mansions in our Father's House, a Paradise, a city that hath Foundations, an House not made with Hands, a Weight of Glory, Incorruptible Treasures, etc. But hath also secured our Way unto them, by the Ministration of his Angels, who Are to conduct our separated Souls to the actual Possession of them.
I shall amplify this for our greater Delight and Joy in the Fore thoughts of it, by such Considerations that do by immediate and necessary Consequence flow from the Convoy of Angels receiving the Souls of Believers, at their Dissolution, wherever they die,
I shall amplify this for our greater Delight and Joy in the Before thoughts of it, by such Considerations that do by immediate and necessary Consequence flow from the Convoy of Angels receiving the Souls of Believers, At their Dissolution, wherever they die,
and transporting them into the immediate glorious Presence of God in the Highest Heavens, where when once lodg'd they will be happy for ever. 1. The Excellency of their Company from Earth to Heaven. 2. Their Safety in their Passage from the one to the other. 3. Their Dignity before they are actually glorified in Heaven, 4. Their Celerity and speedy Motion, from and to such distant Places. 5. The Exultancies of Joy, both of the Transporters and the Passengers, at their Arrival at the Haven of Happiness.
and transporting them into the immediate glorious Presence of God in the Highest Heavens, where when once lodged they will be happy for ever. 1. The Excellency of their Company from Earth to Heaven. 2. Their Safety in their Passage from the one to the other. 3. Their Dignity before they Are actually glorified in Heaven, 4. Their Celerity and speedy Motion, from and to such distant Places. 5. The Exultancies of Joy, both of the Transporters and the Passengers, At their Arrival At the Haven of Happiness.
The Difference of the Company it had while in the Body, and hath as soon as out of the Body, doth presently shew it is got into another State, into a New World.
The Difference of the Company it had while in the Body, and hath as soon as out of the Body, does presently show it is god into Another State, into a New World.
Tho' we cannot tell the Names of Angels that shall be sent to convey our Souls to Heaven (there being but one Proper Name in Sacred Scripture attributed to a Created Angel, viz. Gabriel, Dan. 8. 16. and 9. 21. Luke 1. 19, 26. which signifieth a strong Man of God, and might be a common Name to any Angel sent by God upon any special Message,
Though we cannot tell the Names of Angels that shall be sent to convey our Souls to Heaven (there being but one Proper Name in Sacred Scripture attributed to a Created Angel, viz. Gabriel, Dan. 8. 16. and 9. 21. Lycia 1. 19, 26. which signifies a strong Man of God, and might be a Common Name to any Angel sent by God upon any special Message,
for every one is a strong Man of God) yet the Titles and Properties ascribed to them all, are sufficient Grounds of Satisfaction to us, whoever of them shall be commissioned by God, to Conduct us to the blessed State above.
for every one is a strong Man of God) yet the Titles and Properties ascribed to them all, Are sufficient Grounds of Satisfaction to us, whoever of them shall be commissioned by God, to Conduct us to the blessed State above.
to be understood of Christ, the Son of God, the only uncreated Angel, for it pleased God to send his Son as his Messenger to declare to Men his Holy Will,
to be understood of christ, the Son of God, the only uncreated Angel, for it pleased God to send his Son as his Messenger to declare to Men his Holy Will,
and is often, in Scripture, called an Angel, and he is that Archangel, who is the Head of all Principalities and Powers, Col. 2. 20. and all the other are his Servants and Attendants.
and is often, in Scripture, called an Angel, and he is that Archangel, who is the Head of all Principalities and Powers, Col. 2. 20. and all the other Are his Servants and Attendants.
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How much the separated Soul (being then made perfect in Holiness) will be delighted with the Sight and Knowledge of this new Company, sent to convey it to Glory, we might apprehend by Titles given to them, setting forth the excellency of them. 1. This Convoy sent for it, are Holy Ones: In Holiness they were at first created,
How much the separated Soul (being then made perfect in Holiness) will be delighted with the Sighed and Knowledge of this new Company, sent to convey it to Glory, we might apprehend by Titles given to them, setting forth the excellency of them. 1. This Convoy sent for it, Are Holy Ones: In Holiness they were At First created,
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and their Holiness they still retain, persevering in it, Dan. 4. 13. 17. and often called, Holy Angels, Mat. 8. 28. and 25. 31. 2. They are Men of God, assuming the Shape of Men,
and their Holiness they still retain, persevering in it, Dan. 4. 13. 17. and often called, Holy Angels, Mathew 8. 28. and 25. 31. 2. They Are Men of God, assuming the Shape of Men,
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when sent to Men by God, Judg. 13. 6, 9. 3. They are Sons of God, having still the Likeness of God, in which they were at first produced, Job. 1. 6. 4. They are stiled Gods; not that God that is Jehovah, but such Gods as are called Elohim, Psal. 8. 5. comp.
when sent to Men by God, Judges 13. 6, 9. 3. They Are Sons of God, having still the Likeness of God, in which they were At First produced, Job. 1. 6. 4. They Are styled God's; not that God that is Jehovah, but such God's as Are called Elohim, Psalm 8. 5. comp.
Psal. 97. 7. 5. They are God's Host, Gen. 32. 2. by these God doth protect his People. 6. They are twice called Seraphims, because of their burning Zeal for God's Glory, in executing of his Commands, Isa. 6. 2, 6. 7. They are called Cherubims, Thrones, Dominions, Principalities and Powers, implying their Vigour, Dignity, Government under God, over Things and Persons in this World,
Psalm 97. 7. 5. They Are God's Host, Gen. 32. 2. by these God does Pact his People. 6. They Are twice called Seraphims, Because of their burning Zeal for God's Glory, in executing of his Commands, Isaiah 6. 2, 6. 7. They Are called Cherubims, Thrones, Dominions, Principalities and Powers, implying their Vigour, Dignity, Government under God, over Things and Persons in this World,
Hast thou finished thy Course? We are sent to conduct thee to thy Eternal Rest. The Soul might be conceived to reply, what Joy am I filled with at this your Salutation!
Hast thou finished thy Course? We Are sent to conduct thee to thy Eternal Rest. The Soul might be conceived to reply, what Joy am I filled with At this your Salutation!
how do I rejoice to meet you? Are the Gods, the Host of God, come to guard me on my way to Glory? Are these Seraphims flaming with Zeal for God, burning in Love to me, come to take me newly separated from my Body, to convey me to my Mansion in my Father's House? Are these Cherubims, Thrones, Dominions, Principalities and Powers come to defend me from the Principalities and Powers of Hell,
how do I rejoice to meet you? are the God's, the Host of God, come to guard me on my Way to Glory? are these Seraphims flaming with Zeal for God, burning in Love to me, come to take me newly separated from my Body, to convey me to my Mansion in my Father's House? are these Cherubims, Thrones, Dominions, Principalities and Powers come to defend me from the Principalities and Powers of Hell,
In the Body I was with mourning Friends; out of the Body, with triumphing Angels. In the Body I was with weak, tho' loving Relations, that would have helped me, but they could not;
In the Body I was with mourning Friends; out of the Body, with triumphing Angels. In the Body I was with weak, though loving Relations, that would have helped me, but they could not;
but now, out of the Body, I have many Holy ones sent from Heaven, to watch me on my way unto that Place, where they and I never shall be weary. O Blessed Company! O Blessed change of Company!
but now, out of the Body, I have many Holy ones sent from Heaven, to watch me on my Way unto that Place, where they and I never shall be weary. Oh Blessed Company! O Blessed change of Company!
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1. From a Tempting Devil, that on his dying Bed endeavoured to disturb his Peace, suggesting evil Thoughts, representing the Evil of his Sin, multiplying and magnifying them by the Aggravations that did accompany them.
1. From a Tempting devil, that on his dying Bed endeavoured to disturb his Peace, suggesting evil Thoughts, representing the Evil of his since, multiplying and magnifying them by the Aggravations that did accompany them.
5. And therefore from the Want of his Evidences of his Title to Heaven, and Assurance of Salvation: For which Cause the departing Soul was filled with trembling, perceiving it could not continue much longer in the Body,
5. And Therefore from the Want of his Evidences of his Title to Heaven, and Assurance of Salvation: For which Cause the departing Soul was filled with trembling, perceiving it could not continue much longer in the Body,
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But as soon as the Gracious Soul is separated from its Body, and beholds the Chariot and Horses which God hath sent for him, all his Doubts are immediately resolved,
But as soon as the Gracious Soul is separated from its Body, and beholds the Chariot and Horses which God hath sent for him, all his Doubts Are immediately resolved,
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Now the Safety of the gracious separated Soul, and its Freedom from all Fears of Danger on its Travil to Heaven, by reason of this Angelical Convoy, will appear by these Circumstances,
Now the Safety of the gracious separated Soul, and its Freedom from all Fears of Danger on its Travil to Heaven, by reason of this Angelical Convoy, will appear by these circumstances,
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not only in themselves, compared with the other, but also because Evil Angels oppose the Soul in their own Strength, by meer Permission, without Assistance from God;
not only in themselves, compared with the other, but also Because Evil Angels oppose the Soul in their own Strength, by mere Permission, without Assistance from God;
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and the Dragon fought and his Angels, and prevailed not, neither was there Place sound any more in Heaven. 9. And the great Dragon was cast out, that old Serpent, called, the Devil and Satan, which deceiveth the whole World;
and the Dragon fought and his Angels, and prevailed not, neither was there Place found any more in Heaven. 9. And the great Dragon was cast out, that old Serpent, called, the devil and Satan, which deceives the Whole World;
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he was cast out into the Earth, and his Angels were cast out with him, Rev. 20. 1. I saw an Angel come down from Heaven, having the Key of the Bottomless Pit,
he was cast out into the Earth, and his Angels were cast out with him, Rev. 20. 1. I saw an Angel come down from Heaven, having the Key of the Bottomless Pit,
Thus the Holy Angels are celebrated for their Power, being mighty Angels, 2 Thes. 1. 7. and do excel in Strength, Psal. 103. 20. Their Power, under God, is the Soul's Safety, on its Way from Earth to Heaven.
Thus the Holy Angels Are celebrated for their Power, being mighty Angels, 2 Thebes 1. 7. and do excel in Strength, Psalm 103. 20. Their Power, under God, is the Soul's Safety, on its Way from Earth to Heaven.
Secondly, The Soul by this Convoy is safe, because conducted by such knowing Angels: Evil Angels, though they have lost all that Holiness they were at first created with,
Secondly, The Soul by this Convoy is safe, Because conducted by such knowing Angels: Evil Angels, though they have lost all that Holiness they were At First created with,
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yet the Holy Holy Angels are more knowing than they, for when Devils are cast out, the good Angels do always behold the Face of God in Heaven, Mat. 18. 10. So that God revealing his Will to them about any Matter, Message,
yet the Holy Holy Angels Are more knowing than they, for when Devils Are cast out, the good Angels do always behold the Face of God in Heaven, Mathew 18. 10. So that God revealing his Will to them about any Matter, Message,
and here (thro' Divine Revelation) they never make any Mistake. 5. They know the Way from any part of this World, to the blessed World above, by their often coming and going, and never miss their Way.
and Here (through Divine Revelation) they never make any Mistake. 5. They know the Way from any part of this World, to the blessed World above, by their often coming and going, and never miss their Way.
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All which laid together, shews the Safety of Believers Souls, wherever they live, wherever they die, whoever they be, that there is no fear that they should not be found by the ministring Angels,
All which laid together, shows the Safety of Believers Souls, wherever they live, wherever they die, whoever they be, that there is no Fear that they should not be found by the ministering Angels,
Thirdly, The separated Soul, by Angels Ministration, is safe, because convoyed by such faithful Angels, that are always true to their Trust. If a Man be on a Journey in Company that is able to protect him,
Thirdly, The separated Soul, by Angels Ministration, is safe, Because convoyed by such faithful Angels, that Are always true to their Trust. If a Man be on a Journey in Company that is able to Pact him,
but here can be no Danger, nor Ground of Fear in respect of this Convoy. 1. Else Holy Angels would not be faithful to God the Father, in betraying any one Soul chosen by him to Eternal Life. 2. Nor to God the Son, in losing any whom he hath redeemed and purchased by his most precious Blood. 3. Nor to the Holy Spirit of God, by dropping any by the Way, which by the special Operation of his powerful Grace, he hath prepared and made meet for Glory,
but Here can be no Danger, nor Ground of fear in respect of this Convoy. 1. Else Holy Angels would not be faithful to God the Father, in betraying any one Soul chosen by him to Eternal Life. 2. Nor to God the Son, in losing any whom he hath redeemed and purchased by his most precious Blood. 3. Nor to the Holy Spirit of God, by dropping any by the Way, which by the special Operation of his powerful Grace, he hath prepared and made meet for Glory,
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for wherein could greater Unfaithfulness to it be shewn, than in what concerns its Eternal State. 5. Nor to their own Office or Commission to them, without fail to conduct such an one to the Happiness of Heaven.
for wherein could greater Unfaithfulness to it be shown, than in what concerns its Eternal State. 5. Nor to their own Office or Commission to them, without fail to conduct such an one to the Happiness of Heaven.
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Such Unfaithfulness is inconsistent with the Perfection and spotless Purity of Holy Angels, which being confirmed, cannot at any time fall into the least Error or Miscarriage,
Such Unfaithfulness is inconsistent with the Perfection and spotless Purity of Holy Angels, which being confirmed, cannot At any time fallen into the least Error or Miscarriage,
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Fourthly, The gracious separated Soul will be safe, because transported by such zealous Angels, therefore called Seraphims, because they have a burning Zeal in executing all that God gives them a Charge to do.
Fourthly, The gracious separated Soul will be safe, Because transported by such zealous Angels, Therefore called Seraphims, Because they have a burning Zeal in executing all that God gives them a Charge to do.
Devils are furious, envious and malicious, and are bent to destroy, devour and damn as many as they can, by watching, by walking to and fro throughout the Earth, by tempting,
Devils Are furious, envious and malicious, and Are bent to destroy, devour and damn as many as they can, by watching, by walking to and from throughout the Earth, by tempting,
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Fifthly, The gracious separated Soul will be safe, because defended by numerous Angels. Whether more Angels revolted than are confirmed, is not needful to enquire:
Fifthly, The gracious separated Soul will be safe, Because defended by numerous Angels. Whither more Angels revolted than Are confirmed, is not needful to inquire:
It's said, the Romans, after their Victories, in their Triumphs had their Charriots drawn sometimes with Elephants, sometimes with nimblefooted Jennets, sometimes with Pyde Horses;
It's said, the Roman, After their Victories, in their Triumphos had their Chariots drawn sometime with Elephants, sometime with nimblefooted Jennets, sometime with Pyde Horses;
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When the King asked Haman, what shall be done to the Man whom the King delighteth to Honour, he (supposing it should be himself) said, Let the Royal Apparel be brought, which the King useth to wear,
When the King asked Haman, what shall be done to the Man whom the King delights to Honour, he (supposing it should be himself) said, Let the Royal Apparel be brought, which the King uses to wear,
and let this Apparel and Horse be delivered to the Hand of one of the King's most Noble Princes, that they may aray the Man withal, whom the King delighteth to Honour,
and let this Apparel and Horse be Delivered to the Hand of one of the King's most Noble Princes, that they may array the Man withal, whom the King delights to Honour,
yet really in the thing done) in the Heavenly Host, as they pass through the Air, Thus shall it be done to the Soul, whom the King of Glory delighteth to Honour.
yet really in the thing done) in the Heavenly Host, as they pass through the Air, Thus shall it be done to the Soul, whom the King of Glory delights to Honour.
and is revived more than Jacob 's fainting Heart was, when his Sons told him all the Words of Joseph, and when he saw the Wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, so when the Soul seeth the Chariots that God hath sent to carry it to Jesus, is comforted and filled with Admiration, saying, I have lived hitherto in a strange Land, where God did set me to be prepared for a State of Glory ▪ to be taught and instructed in Christ's School, by his appointed Ordinances, to be made meet to be a Partaker of the Inheritance of the Saints in Light:
and is revived more than Jacob is fainting Heart was, when his Sons told him all the Words of Joseph, and when he saw the Wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, so when the Soul sees the Chariots that God hath sent to carry it to jesus, is comforted and filled with Admiration, saying, I have lived hitherto in a strange Land, where God did Set me to be prepared for a State of Glory ▪ to be taught and instructed in Christ's School, by his appointed Ordinances, to be made meet to be a Partaker of the Inheritance of the Saints in Light:
I have been a Pilgrim and a Sojourner in the lower World, where I dwelt in an Earthly Tabernacle and Cottage of Clay, where I looked for a City which hath Foundations, whose Maker and Builder is God;
I have been a Pilgrim and a Sojourner in the lower World, where I dwelled in an Earthly Tabernacle and Cottage of Clay, where I looked for a city which hath Foundations, whose Maker and Builder is God;
These Morning Stars are to go before me (which make me to rejoice with exceeding great Joy) these are to go before me to guide me to the Place where Jesus is (not lying in a Manger,
These Morning Stars Are to go before me (which make me to rejoice with exceeding great Joy) these Are to go before me to guide me to the Place where jesus is (not lying in a Manger,
All his Lords and Nobles and Captains, are far inferior to these Angels, and it is the great God's good Pleasure, that it should be done thus, to all the Souls whom he delighteth to honour.
All his lords and Nobles and Captains, Are Far inferior to these Angels, and it is the great God's good Pleasure, that it should be done thus, to all the Souls whom he delights to honour.
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IV. The Celerity and speedy Passage of the separated Soul, from Earth to Heaven, is evidenced by its being carried by Angels from the one Place to the other:
IV. The Celerity and speedy Passage of the separated Soul, from Earth to Heaven, is evidenced by its being carried by Angels from the one Place to the other:
and a further Voyage than from any part in this lower World, to another most remote, in point of Distance; yet the Passage is not so long, in respect of time, tho' the Way be long between the Term from which, and the Term to which the Soul is carried;
and a further Voyage than from any part in this lower World, to Another most remote, in point of Distance; yet the Passage is not so long, in respect of time, though the Way be long between the Term from which, and the Term to which the Soul is carried;
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For the Continuity of Angels Motion is not to be taken only from the Continuity of the Duration (while they move) but also from the Continuity of the Space through which they remove.
For the Continuity of Angels Motion is not to be taken only from the Continuity of the Duration (while they move) but also from the Continuity of the Molle through which they remove.
But Angels, being Spirits, cannot be retarded in their Motion, by the Solidity or Thickness of Doors or Walls, to hinder them from coming into a Prison, Castle or a Chamber where a Believer is a dying,
But Angels, being Spirits, cannot be retarded in their Motion, by the Solidity or Thickness of Doors or Walls, to hinder them from coming into a Prison, Castle or a Chamber where a Believer is a dying,
4. The Motion of the Angels is exceeding Swift; and to express it, they are said to have Wings, and that they fly swiftly, more speedily than the Sun that moves Thousands of Miles in an Hour;
4. The Motion of the Angels is exceeding Swift; and to express it, they Are said to have Wings, and that they fly swiftly, more speedily than the Sun that moves Thousands of Miles in an Hour;
even the Man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the Vision at the Beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the Evening Oblation. 22. And he informed me,
even the Man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the Vision At the Beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the Evening Oblation. 22. And he informed me,
and talked with me, and said, O Daniel, I am now come forth to give thee Skill and Understanding. 23. At the Beginning of thy Supplication the Commandment came forth,
and talked with me, and said, Oh daniel, I am now come forth to give thee Skill and Understanding. 23. At the Beginning of thy Supplication the Commandment Come forth,
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That the Soul is not long in its Journey to Heaven, is clear, from Christ's Word to the Thief on the Cross, Luke, 23. 43. Verily I say unto thee, to Day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
That the Soul is not long in its Journey to Heaven, is clear, from Christ's Word to the Thief on the Cross, Lycia, 23. 43. Verily I say unto thee, to Day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
who might, speaking to his weeping Friends about his Bed, say, What mean your Tears, your Sighs and Groans? Why are ye cast down? And why are your Hearts troubled? Would you grieve thus if I were going a Voyage to the Indies, in Hopes of Gain, with a safe and strong Convoy? Why I am going to a better Place, with a safer Convoy,
who might, speaking to his weeping Friends about his Bed, say, What mean your Tears, your Sighs and Groans? Why Are you cast down? And why Are your Hearts troubled? Would you grieve thus if I were going a Voyage to the Indies, in Hope's of Gain, with a safe and strong Convoy? Why I am going to a better Place, with a safer Convoy,
how greatly will it be delighted to think, tho' the Way be long, yet it will not be long before I shall be at my Journey's End: O the haste! the haste!
how greatly will it be delighted to think, though the Way be long, yet it will not be long before I shall be At my Journey's End: Oh the haste! the haste!
Methinks, they are Holily Ambitious to help me forward, that I might see the State, and Place, and Company above, and how Glorious they all are! O, how do they fly! How do they fly!
Methinks, they Are Holily Ambitious to help me forward, that I might see the State, and Place, and Company above, and how Glorious they all Are! O, how do they fly! How do they fly!
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How swiftly do they fly with me in their Arms, that they may lodge me in that Place of Rest and Joy, wherein they have for so long a Duration seen the Face of God, joyed in their Rest,
How swiftly do they fly with me in their Arms, that they may lodge me in that Place of Rest and Joy, wherein they have for so long a Duration seen the Face of God, joyed in their Rest,
I am now out of hearing of the Clocks, and see not the artificial Dials, by which Men see hourly the Motion of the Sun, whereby they measure their Time,
I am now out of hearing of the Clocks, and see not the artificial Dials, by which Men see hourly the Motion of the Sun, whereby they measure their Time,
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If in an Hour to their Earthly Home, they travel, with the Help of Horses and Chariots, Eight or Ten Miles, what haste do they think they make? How soon do they think they shall be at Home, received and entertained with Joy, with loving Embracements, by Friends waiting, looking, longing for their coming Home? But their swiftest Pace to their Earthly Home, is slow to mine, to my Heavenly Home:
If in an Hour to their Earthly Home, they travel, with the Help of Horses and Chariots, Eight or Ten Miles, what haste do they think they make? How soon do they think they shall be At Home, received and entertained with Joy, with loving Embracements, by Friends waiting, looking, longing for their coming Home? But their swiftest Pace to their Earthly Home, is slow to mine, to my Heavenly Home:
Is the Cry in Heaven, Why is yonder Soul so long a coming? When will it be here, that we might have a new Lodger in our Dwellings? Angels were ordered to go for him, the Horses and the Chariots were sent to fetch him up:
Is the Cry in Heaven, Why is yonder Soul so long a coming? When will it be Here, that we might have a new Lodger in our Dwellings? Angels were ordered to go for him, the Horses and the Chariots were sent to fetch him up:
1. The Angels, that were the Carriers, do with Joy present the Soul to Christ, saying, O our Lord and King, thou gavest us Command to go and fetch this Soul to thee,
1. The Angels, that were the Carriers, do with Joy present the Soul to christ, saying, Oh our Lord and King, thou Gavest us Command to go and fetch this Soul to thee,
and it pleased me to make thee one of those few, thou wast involved in Sin and Guilt, thou wast wallowing in thy Blood, thou wast dead in Trespasses and Sins, as well as others:
and it pleased me to make thee one of those few, thou wast involved in since and Gilded, thou wast wallowing in thy Blood, thou wast dead in Trespasses and Sins, as well as Others:
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God the Son will also entertain it, saying, Come, O dear and precious Soul, I am Jesus thy Redeemer, I am Christ thy Saviour, I am he that went from Heaven to Earth, that thou and others might be brought from Earth to Heaven;
God the Son will also entertain it, saying, Come, Oh dear and precious Soul, I am jesus thy Redeemer, I am christ thy Saviour, I am he that went from Heaven to Earth, that thou and Others might be brought from Earth to Heaven;
O God the Holy Ghost, my Sanctifier, I Praise thee, I Praise thee, I will for ever Praise thee, that by thy Powerful changing of my Heart, bowing of my Will, renewing of my Nature, hast prepared me, that I might be and am received into this Glorious State.
Oh God the Holy Ghost, my Sanctifier, I Praise thee, I Praise thee, I will for ever Praise thee, that by thy Powerful changing of my Heart, bowing of my Will, renewing of my Nature, hast prepared me, that I might be and am received into this Glorious State.
for if they rejoiced when it was converted, much more will they when actually saved. 4. The Saints that were there before will, with Joy, welcome the Newcomers;
for if they rejoiced when it was converted, much more will they when actually saved. 4. The Saints that were there before will, with Joy, welcome the Newcomers;
and Orphans for good and careful Guardians, and Pupils for good Tutors, and People for good Ministers, and Subjects for good Magistrates, and for all the Good that these have received from them, under God,
and Orphans for good and careful Guardians, and Pupils for good Tutors, and People for good Ministers, and Subject's for good Magistrates, and for all the Good that these have received from them, under God,
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2. To Watch them, to preserve them from Hurt and Danger, pitching their Camps about their Dwellings, Psal. 34. 7. and many a Night our Safety hath been more from the watchful Angels,
2. To Watch them, to preserve them from Hurt and Danger, pitching their Camps about their Dwellings, Psalm 34. 7. and many a Night our Safety hath been more from the watchful Angels,
and how far godly Physicians might be helped in prescribing their Medicines, by the secret, undiscernible Suggestions of knowing, holy Angels, is a thing seldom thought of, Joh. 5. 4.
and how Far godly Physicians might be helped in prescribing their Medicines, by the secret, undiscernible Suggestions of knowing, holy Angels, is a thing seldom Thought of, John 5. 4.
4. To supply our outward Wants, when reduced to great Straits, 1 King. 19. 5, 6, 7. 5. To bear them in their Arms, and to support them by their Power, to keep them from pernicious falls:
4. To supply our outward Wants, when reduced to great Straits, 1 King. 19. 5, 6, 7. 5. To bear them in their Arms, and to support them by their Power, to keep them from pernicious falls:
6. To enlarge their Liberty when they have been confined, and to deliver them out of Prisons, which they may be instrumental in more Ways than one, Acts 12. 7, &c.
6. To enlarge their Liberty when they have been confined, and to deliver them out of Prisons, which they may be instrumental in more Ways than one, Acts 12. 7, etc.
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Travelling alone is solitary in a shorter Journey: suitable Company is desirable. II. Learn your Engagement to Christ, for the Reconciliation he hath procured for you.
Traveling alone is solitary in a shorter Journey: suitable Company is desirable. II Learn your Engagement to christ, for the Reconciliation he hath procured for you.
but the Hostility betwixt God and Believers is taken away by Christ, and the Breach made up by his Blood, Col. 1. 20. 2. With Holy Angels: Betwixt Men and Devils Christ will make no Peace:
but the Hostility betwixt God and Believers is taken away by christ, and the Breach made up by his Blood, Col. 1. 20. 2. With Holy Angels: Betwixt Men and Devils christ will make no Peace:
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Holy Angels that were confirmed, stood on God's Side, against Angels that apostatized, and Mankind that had revolted, and were ready to execute God's Judgments at his Pleasure, upon his Enemies, of which we have many Instances in Scripture.
Holy Angels that were confirmed, stood on God's Side, against Angels that apostatized, and Mankind that had revolted, and were ready to execute God's Judgments At his Pleasure, upon his Enemies, of which we have many Instances in Scripture.
Wherefore that Angels are so ready to convey Believers Souls to Heaven, which is so great an Office of Love, must be attributed to Christ, who hath made such Holy Angels to be such great Friends to them, Eph. 1. 10. III.
Wherefore that Angels Are so ready to convey Believers Souls to Heaven, which is so great an Office of Love, must be attributed to christ, who hath made such Holy Angels to be such great Friends to them, Ephesians 1. 10. III.
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when you die: as they have been God's Messengers to make known his Will, and publish his good Pleasure, to instruct and teach, to bring glad Tidings of a Saviour for lost Sinners,
when you die: as they have been God's Messengers to make known his Will, and publish his good Pleasure, to instruct and teach, to bring glad Tidings of a Saviour for lost Sinners,
Should not we love the Angels in Heaven, who are so ready to help us up to Heaven? Should we love every one on Earth, in whom we see the Holy Image and Likeness of God in smallest Measure,
Should not we love the Angels in Heaven, who Are so ready to help us up to Heaven? Should we love every one on Earth, in whom we see the Holy Image and Likeness of God in Smallest Measure,
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and should not we love these Holy Angels that are like to God in highest Degrees? Should we love the Ministers of God, whose Preaching God hath made instrumental for our Conversion and Preparation for Heaven,
and should not we love these Holy Angels that Are like to God in highest Degrees? Should we love the Ministers of God, whose Preaching God hath made instrumental for our Conversion and Preparation for Heaven,
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and should we not love these Messengers of God, who are sent by him to fetch us to the Possession of our Mansions in Heaven? Do we love the Company of good Men that travel with us upon Earth,
and should we not love these Messengers of God, who Are sent by him to fetch us to the Possession of our Mansions in Heaven? Do we love the Company of good Men that travel with us upon Earth,
as they are Guides and Guards unto us on our Way, and shall we not love these Holy Angels of God, that will be our Companions in our Journey to Heaven? If we are to love such as are our Enemies in Life,
as they Are Guides and Guards unto us on our Way, and shall we not love these Holy Angels of God, that will be our Sodales in our Journey to Heaven? If we Are to love such as Are our Enemies in Life,
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2. By their Condescention in the carrying the Soul of the meanest Believer to Heaven, we should learn Humility, and to condescend to Men of low Estates,
2. By their Condescension in the carrying the Soul of the Meanest Believer to Heaven, we should Learn Humility, and to condescend to Men of low Estates,
as to outward Circumstances, was poorer and more loathsom than Lazarus? Was he not a Beggar that wanted Bread? Was he not a Cripple, that could not go to, but was laid at the Rich Man's Gate? Was he not only sore,
as to outward circumstances, was Poorer and more loathsome than Lazarus? Was he not a Beggar that wanted Bred? Was he not a Cripple, that could not go to, but was laid At the Rich Man's Gate? Was he not only soar,
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but much more to dress his Sores? And yet the Angels of God did not disdain to carry this Poor Man's Soul into Abraham 's Bosom? Did they take him in their Arms, whom the Rich Man would not take and lay in any of his Out-houses?
but much more to dress his Sores? And yet the Angels of God did not disdain to carry this Poor Man's Soul into Abraham is Bosom? Did they take him in their Arms, whom the Rich Man would not take and lay in any of his Outhouses?
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Are any of the Sons of Men more Excellent, more Noble, more Knowing, and set higher in any Capacity above the Poorest and most Contemptible Believer upon Earth,
are any of the Sons of Men more Excellent, more Noble, more Knowing, and Set higher in any Capacity above the Poorest and most Contemptible Believer upon Earth,
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demanding of our selves, hath God commanded this? Hath he spoke the Word? Will the Holy Scripture, wherein God's Will and my Duty is revealed, bear me out,
demanding of our selves, hath God commanded this? Hath he spoke the Word? Will the Holy Scripture, wherein God's Will and my Duty is revealed, bear me out,
As they joy in their Conversion, so in carrying them to Eternal Salvation, if they be sent never so often, to fetch never so many, they never grudge their Labour, they have not the least Regret nor Repining,
As they joy in their Conversion, so in carrying them to Eternal Salvation, if they be sent never so often, to fetch never so many, they never grudge their Labour, they have not the least Regret nor Repining,
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So we should serve the Lord with Gladness, and and come before his Presence with Singing, Psal. 100. 2. We should pray to him with Delight, hear from him and obey him with Cheerfulness, and Joy.
So we should serve the Lord with Gladness, and and come before his Presence with Singing, Psalm 100. 2. We should pray to him with Delight, hear from him and obey him with Cheerfulness, and Joy.
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Fifthly. Holy Angels serve God in this Ministration with persevering Constancy: They have been imployed in Transporting Souls for many Ages already past, innumerable Souls have been conveyed from this World to that above,
Fifthly. Holy Angels serve God in this Ministration with persevering Constancy: They have been employed in Transporting Souls for many Ages already past, innumerable Souls have been conveyed from this World to that above,
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and so they do still, as oft as Believers die, and so they will to the World's End, till all the Souls, ordained by God for Eternal Life, are lodged in the Heavens.
and so they do still, as oft as Believers die, and so they will to the World's End, till all the Souls, ordained by God for Eternal Life, Are lodged in the Heavens.
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To which Pattern we should conform our selves in our Obedience to God, persevering therein to our Lives End, Psal. 119. 112. I have inclined my Heart to perform thy Statutes always, even to the End.
To which Pattern we should conform our selves in our obedience to God, persevering therein to our Lives End, Psalm 119. 112. I have inclined my Heart to perform thy Statutes always, even to the End.
Because of these Holy Angels in the Assembly watch your Carriage, shall they see your Eyes rolling after sinful Objects? Shall they see you sleeping under the Word,
Because of these Holy Angels in the Assembly watch your Carriage, shall they see your Eyes rolling After sinful Objects? Shall they see you sleeping under the Word,
or in time of Prayer? Will you so grieve those that you hope shall be imployed, in carrying your Soul to Heaven? Blush more that Angels see you nodding in Duty, than that Men see you.
or in time of Prayer? Will you so grieve those that you hope shall be employed, in carrying your Soul to Heaven? Blush more that Angels see you nodding in Duty, than that Men see you.
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as in another Case Manoah did, Judg. 13. 8. Manoah intreated the Lord and said, O my Lord, let the Man of God, which thou didst send, come again unto us.
as in Another Case Manoah did, Judges 13. 8. Manoah entreated the Lord and said, Oh my Lord, let the Man of God, which thou didst send, come again unto us.
When such an one perceives the approaching of Death, that he must get up and ride upon that Pale Horse that will carry him into the other World, he might say, Farewell, Dear Friends, Farewell; I am going, my time is ended my Course is finished;
When such an one perceives the approaching of Death, that he must get up and ride upon that Pale Horse that will carry him into the other World, he might say, Farewell, Dear Friends, Farewell; I am going, my time is ended my Course is finished;
This is Ground of support to a Believer on his dying Bed, when he must mount the Pale Horse of Death, which will carry him into another World, that God will charge his Angels to attend,
This is Ground of support to a Believer on his dying Bed, when he must mount the Pale Horse of Death, which will carry him into Another World, that God will charge his Angels to attend,
when they consider the joyful Company of the Holy Angels they have to convoy them to their Eternal Blessed Home, their joyful Entertainment there, their happy Rest, their holy Imployment, their inconceivable Joys in the immediate Presence of their Glorious God and Exalted Redemer,
when they Consider the joyful Company of the Holy Angels they have to convoy them to their Eternal Blessed Home, their joyful Entertainment there, their happy Rest, their holy Employment, their inconceivable Joys in the immediate Presence of their Glorious God and Exalted Redeemer,
and had the longest Acquaintance to observe his Conversation, can, and do affirm, that his whole Life was very Exemplary, suitable to his Profession, and worthy of others Imitation.
and had the longest Acquaintance to observe his Conversation, can, and do affirm, that his Whole Life was very Exemplary, suitable to his Profession, and worthy of Others Imitation.
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He was very diligent in Redeeming his time, Improving it in the Duties of his particular and general Calling, cautious and watchful that he might not waste nor mispend the Hours of his Life,
He was very diligent in Redeeming his time, Improving it in the Duties of his particular and general Calling, cautious and watchful that he might not waste nor misspend the Hours of his Life,
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He was more than ordinarily ready to promote the Preaching of the Gospel amongst a People that, by reason of their low Circumstances, were not able to procure it;
He was more than ordinarily ready to promote the Preaching of the Gospel among a People that, by reason of their low circumstances, were not able to procure it;
Whereupon my Friend told me, that such a Free-giver spoiled him for a Beggar for others (as to him) for after that, he could never prevail with himself to ask him any more, who was so easily prevailed with to give so liberally.
Whereupon my Friend told me, that such a Free-giver spoiled him for a Beggar for Others (as to him) for After that, he could never prevail with himself to ask him any more, who was so Easily prevailed with to give so liberally.
Also if any desired him to transcribe out of his Short Hand into Long, any Sermon under which they were more than usually affected (tho' he was fully imployed,
Also if any desired him to transcribe out of his Short Hand into Long, any Sermon under which they were more than usually affected (though he was Fully employed,
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yet) he would take time from his sleep, and write it very fair and give them, being ready to promote the Interest of Souls, both by his Purse and Pains.
yet) he would take time from his sleep, and write it very fair and give them, being ready to promote the Interest of Souls, both by his Purse and Pains.
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being very tender and careful of his very aged Mother, both in respect to her Temporal and Spiritual State, liberally assisting her as to both (for tho' she was left a Widow in good Worldly Circumstances,
being very tender and careful of his very aged Mother, both in respect to her Temporal and Spiritual State, liberally assisting her as to both (for though she was left a Widow in good Worldly circumstances,
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and difficult in hearing, could not attend (as formerly) upon Publick Ordinances, to supply the Want whereof, it was his constant Practice for many Years, every Lord's Day in the Evening, to go to her House,
and difficult in hearing, could not attend (as formerly) upon Public Ordinances, to supply the Want whereof, it was his constant Practice for many years, every Lord's Day in the Evening, to go to her House,
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He was not short in his Relation, as a Brother to his Sisters, Two that by Providence were brought from higher to lower Circumstances in their outward State, he made comfortable Provisions for, one of which being discomposed in her Head,
He was not short in his Relation, as a Brother to his Sisters, Two that by Providence were brought from higher to lower circumstances in their outward State, he made comfortable Provisions for, one of which being discomposed in her Head,
yet there he placed his only Trust and Dependance for Salvation, having consented to him, and accepted of him in all his Offices as offered in the Gospel.
yet there he placed his only Trust and Dependence for Salvation, having consented to him, and accepted of him in all his Offices as offered in the Gospel.
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Concerning the last Sermon he heard, which was about Love-sickness to Christ, through the abundant Sense of Christ's Love to the Soul, he said, it was an excellent, comfortable Frame of Spirit, in such as have experience of it:
Concerning the last Sermon he herd, which was about Lovesickness to christ, through the abundant Sense of Christ's Love to the Soul, he said, it was an excellent, comfortable Frame of Spirit, in such as have experience of it:
and when sick, kept waking in his Bed, during the time of Prayer, when many in Health, in Family and Congregation, are sleeping when they should be praying:
and when sick, kept waking in his Bed, during the time of Prayer, when many in Health, in Family and Congregation, Are sleeping when they should be praying:
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but tho' Death prevented him of longer Time, he had prevented Death from hurrying him to Eternal Death, by his timely spiritual Birth and Conversion unto God, by his sound Repentance,
but though Death prevented him of longer Time, he had prevented Death from hurrying him to Eternal Death, by his timely spiritual Birth and Conversion unto God, by his found Repentance,
and when God gave Commission to Death to make such haste to have his Body carried to the Grave, he gave Commission to his Angels to make as much speed to carry his Soul into Abrahams Bosom;
and when God gave Commission to Death to make such haste to have his Body carried to the Grave, he gave Commission to his Angels to make as much speed to carry his Soul into Abrahams Bosom;
