The saints mansions in heaven a discourse occasioned by, and preached upon the death and funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Brookes (late wife to Mr. Samuel Brookes ...) who deceased March 13th, 1697 / by Tho. Doolittle ...
THE Saint's Mansions IN HEAVEN. John XIV. 2. In my Father's House are many Mansions, If it were not so, I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you.
THE Saint's Mansions IN HEAVEN. John XIV. 2. In my Father's House Are many Mansions, If it were not so, I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you.
the several Relations of the departing Person, in the dying Chamber, saying, my Wife is departing, my Daughter is going, my Sister is going; going! never to return;
the several Relations of the departing Person, in the dying Chamber, saying, my Wife is departing, my Daughter is going, my Sister is going; going! never to return;
since they have such well-grounded hopes, that her separated Soul, is now received into, and possessed of that Mansion in God's House above, which is prepared by Christ for the Soul that sincerely believed on him.
since they have such well-grounded hope's, that her separated Soul, is now received into, and possessed of that Mansion in God's House above, which is prepared by christ for the Soul that sincerely believed on him.
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2. The Excellency of the Matter, being full of Holy Instructions, revealing Heavenly Mysteries, containing the Sum of Gospel-Truths, administring the richests Cordials,
2. The Excellency of the Matter, being full of Holy Instructions, revealing Heavenly Mysteres, containing the Sum of Gospel truths, administering the richests Cordials,
Three Holy Men of God, in the Old Testament, being near to Death, spake largely sweet words to those they left behind, each of them in a whole Chapter.
Three Holy Men of God, in the Old Testament, being near to Death, spoke largely sweet words to those they left behind, each of them in a Whole Chapter.
gather your selves together, and hear, ye Sons of Jacob, and hearken to Israel your Father — And when Jacob had made an end of commanding his Sons, he gathered up his Feet in the Bed,
gather your selves together, and hear, you Sons of Jacob, and harken to Israel your Father — And when Jacob had made an end of commanding his Sons, he gathered up his Feet in the Bed,
To the dying Speeches of these Three, that had walked in the midst of the fire of Affliction, from which they were loosed by Death, we might add the farewel-words of a Fourth, whose form is like the Son of God,
To the dying Speeches of these Three, that had walked in the midst of the fire of Affliction, from which they were loosed by Death, we might add the farewel-words of a Fourth, whose from is like the Son of God,
and the form of his words was such, that did indeed manifest him to be in truth the Son of God, in these Three Chapters, being as large as those three.
and the from of his words was such, that did indeed manifest him to be in truth the Son of God, in these Three Chapters, being as large as those three.
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For tho' there might be some things contained herein, that had some special respect to the Disciples, yet they are mix'd with others that cannot be limited to them,
For though there might be Some things contained herein, that had Some special respect to the Disciples, yet they Are mixed with Others that cannot be limited to them,
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as if he had said, I have been in this World among sinful Men, for whose Salvation I did come down from Heaven, from my Father's House, to seek and to save such as were lost,
as if he had said, I have been in this World among sinful Men, for whose Salvation I did come down from Heaven, from my Father's House, to seek and to save such as were lost,
I am to be filled with sorrow, to Suffer, Sweat as never Man did, to give my Life a ransome for many, to bear the Punishment of Mens Sins in my own Body upon the Tree,
I am to be filled with sorrow, to Suffer, Sweat as never Man did, to give my Life a ransom for many, to bear the Punishment of Men's Sins in my own Body upon the Tree,
hereby preventing the Objections that might have risen in their Minds, and saying, Blessed Lord! if thou art going home, where must we be? wilt thou leave us as so many Orphans? and when we must go from hence, whither must we go? what room is there in thy Father's House? only for thee, none for us? or wilt thou go and continue there without us? Christ removes these fears of theirs, saying, in my Father's House are many Mansions, room enough,
hereby preventing the Objections that might have risen in their Minds, and saying, Blessed Lord! if thou art going home, where must we be? wilt thou leave us as so many Orphans? and when we must go from hence, whither must we go? what room is there in thy Father's House? only for thee, none for us? or wilt thou go and continue there without us? christ removes these fears of theirs, saying, in my Father's House Are many Mansions, room enough,
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This I have promised to you, to this it is my Father hath chosen you, for this it was that I came down from Heaven, my Father's House, to procure for you,
This I have promised to you, to this it is my Father hath chosen you, for this it was that I Come down from Heaven, my Father's House, to procure for you,
Doct. It is a certain truth, that all sincere Believers on Christ, shall have Mansions in his Father's House, to which he is gone to prepare a place for them.
Doct. It is a certain truth, that all sincere Believers on christ, shall have Mansions in his Father's House, to which he is gone to prepare a place for them.
This Text, and the Doctrine the same with the Text, will be explained by Answering to these Five Questions. 1. What is the meaning of these Mansions here spoken of? 2. Where these Mansions are? What this House is? What kind of House it is? and what is imported by Believers having these Mansions in this House? 3. What is included in Christ's calling it his Father's House? 4. How the Certainty of these Mansions in this House will appear to be undoubted? 5. How Christ prepares a place for Believers in his Father's House?
This Text, and the Doctrine the same with the Text, will be explained by Answering to these Five Questions. 1. What is the meaning of these Mansions Here spoken of? 2. Where these Mansions Are? What this House is? What kind of House it is? and what is imported by Believers having these Mansions in this House? 3. What is included in Christ's calling it his Father's House? 4. How the Certainty of these Mansions in this House will appear to be undoubted? 5. How christ prepares a place for Believers in his Father's House?
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1. Mansi• … s, • … d these being many denote these three things. 1. The Eternal Duration of their Happiness in Heaven. 2. The Capacious Largeness of this House.
1. Mansi• … s, • … worser these being many denote these three things. 1. The Eternal Duration of their Happiness in Heaven. 2. The Capacious Largeness of this House.
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1. These Mansions denote the Eternal Duration of the Happiness of Heaven, these are opposed to our transitory dwelling in this World (NONLATINALPHABET) Mansions signifie abiding places. Our stay upon Earth is compared to Tents, which are set up, taken down and removed from one place to another, at the pleasure of Men;
1. These Mansions denote the Eternal Duration of the Happiness of Heaven, these Are opposed to our transitory Dwelling in this World () Mansions signify abiding places. Our stay upon Earth is compared to Tents, which Are Set up, taken down and removed from one place to Another, At the pleasure of Men;
so our Life upon Earth is called a Pilgrimage, Gen. 47. 9. Jacob said unto Pharaoh, the days of the years of my Pilgrimage, are an hundred and thirty years;
so our Life upon Earth is called a Pilgrimage, Gen. 47. 9. Jacob said unto Pharaoh, the days of the Years of my Pilgrimage, Are an hundred and thirty Years;
few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained to the days of the years of the Life of my Fathers, in the days of their Pilgrimage;
few and evil have the days of the Years of my life been, and have not attained to the days of the Years of the Life of my Father's, in the days of their Pilgrimage;
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Haman that was so much honoured for a while, and lifted up with the thoughts thereof, was in a little time, to his Disgrace, lifted up upon the Gallows, Esth. 5. 11, 12. compare Esth. 7. 9, 10. 2. The Riches of this World are not abiding;
Haman that was so much honoured for a while, and lifted up with the thoughts thereof, was in a little time, to his Disgrace, lifted up upon the Gallows, Esth. 5. 11, 12. compare Esth. 7. 9, 10. 2. The Riches of this World Are not abiding;
Prov. 23. 5. Wilt thou set thine Eyes upon that which is not? For Riches certainly make themselves Wings and fly away, as an Eagle towards Heaven; q. d.
Curae 23. 5. Wilt thou Set thine Eyes upon that which is not? For Riches Certainly make themselves Wings and fly away, as an Eagl towards Heaven; q. worser.
it is certain, that Riches are uncertain, 1 Tim. 6. 17. Charge them that are Rich in this World, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain Riches.
it is certain, that Riches Are uncertain, 1 Tim. 6. 17. Charge them that Are Rich in this World, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain Riches.
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3. The Pleasures of this World in a Course of Sin are but for a Season, Heb. 11. 25. they never ought to be in Season, all are but for a Season, in Hell they will be quite out of Season.
3. The Pleasures of this World in a Course of since Are but for a Season, Hebrew 11. 25. they never ought to be in Season, all Are but for a Season, in Hell they will be quite out of Season.
and seen for a time, and in a few days were to be seen no more, Psal. 39. 12, 13. here we are Strangers, not Home-dwellers, 1 Chron. 29. 15. We are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our Fathers;
and seen for a time, and in a few days were to be seen no more, Psalm 39. 12, 13. Here we Are Strangers, not Homedwellers, 1 Chronicles 29. 15. We Are Strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our Father's;
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On Earth is our short home, in the Grave will be our long home, in Heaven will be our Eternal home; And this will be the great delight of saved Souls when entred into their Mansions, that there they shall abide and dwell for ever:
On Earth is our short home, in the Grave will be our long home, in Heaven will be our Eternal home; And this will be the great delight of saved Souls when entered into their Mansions, that there they shall abide and dwell for ever:
What a pleasant place is this? What a glorious House is this our Father's House? What Mansions are we received into? not by Lease of Thousands of Years,
What a pleasant place is this? What a glorious House is this our Father's House? What Mansions Are we received into? not by Lease of Thousands of years,
and then to be dispossessed, but to abide in this joyful Happiness, in this happy Joy in these our Mansions, with this our Lord and Saviour to all Eternity.
and then to be dispossessed, but to abide in this joyful Happiness, in this happy Joy in these our Mansions, with this our Lord and Saviour to all Eternity.
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innumerable Mansions for that innumerable Company of Celestial Spirits, Heb. 12. 23. and sanctified Souls of all Nations, and Kindreds, and People, and Tongues, Rev. 7. 9.
innumerable Mansions for that innumerable Company of Celestial Spirits, Hebrew 12. 23. and sanctified Souls of all nations, and Kindreds, and People, and Tongues, Rev. 7. 9.
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as Lodgers in the same House with us have their particular and distinct Chambers, but that there is room enough for all that shall be made meet for that happy State and Place above:
as Lodgers in the same House with us have their particular and distinct Chambers, but that there is room enough for all that shall be made meet for that happy State and Place above:
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Wonder at the Unthankfulness of Sinners towards Christ, when he came from his Father's House into this World, that they made no room for him in the Inn, but was born in a Stable, and laid in a Manger, because all the Rooms in the House were taken up by others.
Wonder At the Unthankfulness of Sinners towards christ, when he Come from his Father's House into this World, that they made no room for him in the Inn, but was born in a Stable, and laid in a Manger, Because all the Rooms in the House were taken up by Others.
therefore make room and welcomely entertain him, but for him they found no room, Luke 2. 17. Wonder also at the Graciousness of God in Christ, to you that are Believers, that when you shall be turned out of this World, he will make room for you in Heaven:
Therefore make room and welcomely entertain him, but for him they found no room, Lycia 2. 17. Wonder also At the Graciousness of God in christ, to you that Are Believers, that when you shall be turned out of this World, he will make room for you in Heaven:
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do not say, he hath for a Moses, for an Abraham, and for a David; for Prophets and Apostles, for Martyrs and eminent Believers; but will there be room for me, for me, so mean and poor, for me that have been so sinful,
do not say, he hath for a Moses, for an Abraham, and for a David; for prophets and Apostles, for Martyrs and eminent Believers; but will there be room for me, for me, so mean and poor, for me that have been so sinful,
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yet some places shall be hotter than others, and the greatest Sinners against the greatest Mercies and Means of Grace shall have the hottest of all, Matt. 11. 21. Wo unto thee Corazin, Wo unto thee Bethsaida, — It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of Judgment than for you;
yet Some places shall be hotter than Others, and the greatest Sinners against the greatest mercies and Means of Grace shall have the hottest of all, Matt. 11. 21. Woe unto thee Chorazin, Woe unto thee Bethsaida, — It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon At the day of Judgement than for you;
yet) some according to their Activity for the Glory of God, their different degrees of Grace in this Life, whereby their Hearts are more enlarged to be Receptive of more than others, shall be partakers of more,
yet) Some according to their Activity for the Glory of God, their different Degrees of Grace in this Life, whereby their Hearts Are more enlarged to be Receptive of more than Others, shall be partakers of more,
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Quest. II. Where are these Mansions, and what is this House? concerning which I shall consider three things. 1. What are the Equipollent Terms by which the place is called where these Mansions are? 2. What kind of House it is,
Quest. II Where Are these Mansions, and what is this House? Concerning which I shall Consider three things. 1. What Are the Equipollent Terms by which the place is called where these Mansions Are? 2. What kind of House it is,
2. It is God's Holy Habitation, Deut. 26. 15. the Habitation of his Holiness and Glory, Isa. 63. 15. Is it not amazing, that we that were so unholy and vile, shou'd be made meet for such a place of Glory?
2. It is God's Holy Habitation, Deuteronomy 26. 15. the Habitation of his Holiness and Glory, Isaiah 63. 15. Is it not amazing, that we that were so unholy and vile, should be made meet for such a place of Glory?
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4. It is a City prepared by God for us, Heb. 11. 16. Is it not wonderful, that when a Tophet is prepared for others, such a City should be prepared for us.
4. It is a city prepared by God for us, Hebrew 11. 16. Is it not wondered, that when a Tophet is prepared for Others, such a city should be prepared for us.
5. It is a City that hath Foundations, whose Builder and Maker is God, Heb. 11. 10. Is it not an Heart-warming thought, that we whose Foundation is in the Dust, should look for such a City, the Foundation whereof none but God could lay,
5. It is a city that hath Foundations, whose Builder and Maker is God, Hebrew 11. 10. Is it not an Heartwarming Thought, that we whose Foundation is in the Dust, should look for such a city, the Foundation whereof none but God could lay,
6. It is a better Country than any other, Heb. 11. 16. Is it not a Soul-affecting Meditation, that we that live in a strange Country, should be removed into that the best of all?
6. It is a better Country than any other, Hebrew 11. 16. Is it not a Soul-affecting Meditation, that we that live in a strange Country, should be removed into that the best of all?
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7. It is a Paradise, Luke 23. 43. 2 Cor. 12. 4. Is it not matter of admiration, that Mankind, which for Sin was driven and banished from the Earthly Paradise, any of them should be received into the Heavenly?
7. It is a Paradise, Lycia 23. 43. 2 Cor. 12. 4. Is it not matter of admiration, that Mankind, which for since was driven and banished from the Earthly Paradise, any of them should be received into the Heavenly?
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8. It is the Third Heaven, 2 Cor. 12. 2. the Heaven of Heavens, 1 Kings 8. 27. What free Grace is this, that we that had deserved the lowest Hell, should have our abode in the highest Heaven?
8. It is the Third Heaven, 2 Cor. 12. 2. the Heaven of Heavens, 1 Kings 8. 27. What free Grace is this, that we that had deserved the lowest Hell, should have our Abided in the highest Heaven?
Secondly, We may yet for our greater Delight in our fore-thoughts of this House where our Mansions are, enlarge our Meditations upon the Properties of it, which are such as these.
Secondly, We may yet for our greater Delight in our forethoughts of this House where our Mansions Are, enlarge our Meditations upon the Properties of it, which Are such as these.
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1. It is a stately House, being the Royal Palace of the great King, Nebuchadnezzar spake great and lofty words concerning his Building, Dan. 4. 30. The King spake and said, is not this great Babylon that I have Built for the House of the Kingdom, by the might of my Power,
1. It is a stately House, being the Royal Palace of the great King, Nebuchadnezzar spoke great and lofty words Concerning his Building, Dan. 4. 30. The King spoke and said, is not this great Babylon that I have Built for the House of the Kingdom, by the might of my Power,
and the street of the City is pure Gold, as it were transparent Glass, Rev. 21. 18, 19, 20, 21. 2. It is a safe House; no Enemy can assault it, no violence can break through it;
and the street of the city is pure Gold, as it were transparent Glass, Rev. 21. 18, 19, 20, 21. 2. It is a safe House; no Enemy can assault it, no violence can break through it;
the Walls are unmoveable, the Gates are impregnable, God is the Governour, Christ is Administrator-General, Angels are the Watchers, Saints are the Conquering Army, their Treasures are safe from Thieves, their Joy is safe from Spoilers, their Mansions are safe from Burnings, all the Company,
the Walls Are Unmovable, the Gates Are impregnable, God is the Governor, christ is Administrator-General, Angels Are the Watchers, Saints Are the Conquering Army, their Treasures Are safe from Thieves, their Joy is safe from Spoilers, their Mansions Are safe from Burnings, all the Company,
4. It is a joyful House, and never shall be turned into an House of Mourning, for there is no sighing or sobbing, no grief or groans, no sorrowful Heart, no weeping Eye, no complaining Tongue, no lamenting Words,
4. It is a joyful House, and never shall be turned into an House of Mourning, for there is no sighing or sobbing, no grief or groans, no sorrowful Heart, no weeping Eye, no complaining Tongue, no lamenting Words,
but in that House are Songs of Praises, triumphant Hallelujah's, ravishing Admirations of the Happiness they are all possessed of, singing and praising God the Father that chose them to it, magnifying God the Son that redeemed them,
but in that House Are Songs of Praises, triumphant Hallelujah's, ravishing Admirations of the Happiness they Are all possessed of, singing and praising God the Father that chosen them to it, magnifying God the Son that redeemed them,
no aking Head, no sick Heart, no griped Bowels, or through loss of Friends, or fears of Death, Rev. 21. 4. God shall wipe away all tears from their Eyes,
no aching Head, no sick Heart, no gripped Bowels, or through loss of Friends, or fears of Death, Rev. 21. 4. God shall wipe away all tears from their Eyes,
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the Angels there are perfectly Holy, the Spirits of just Men there are compleatly Holy; their imployment is Holy, their Enjoyments are Holy, the place is Holy: all there is Holy.
the Angels there Are perfectly Holy, the Spirits of just Men there Are completely Holy; their employment is Holy, their Enjoyments Are Holy, the place is Holy: all there is Holy.
6. It is a pleasure-house, an House not of Carnal but Spiritual, not of Sinful but Holy, not of Worldly but Heavenly Pleasures, Psal. 16. 11. In thy presence there is fulness of joy,
6. It is a pleasure-house, an House not of Carnal but Spiritual, not of Sinful but Holy, not of Worldly but Heavenly Pleasures, Psalm 16. 11. In thy presence there is fullness of joy,
There they shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of God's House, and God shall make them drink of the rivers of his pleasures, Psal. 36. 8. They shall have Pleasure in God, Christ, and the Eternal Spirit;
There they shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of God's House, and God shall make them drink of the Rivers of his pleasures, Psalm 36. 8. They shall have Pleasure in God, christ, and the Eternal Spirit;
they shall have Pleasure in the Place, in their Enjoyment, in their Work, in what they see, in what they feel, in what they hear and take unspeakable pleasure in knowing, that all this shall abide to all Eternity.
they shall have Pleasure in the Place, in their Enjoyment, in their Work, in what they see, in what they feel, in what they hear and take unspeakable pleasure in knowing, that all this shall abide to all Eternity.
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7. It is a peculiar House; It is too Sacred to be a common Receptacle for all individuals of what kind soever they be, its not a common Inn for any to take up their Lodgings in,
7. It is a peculiar House; It is too Sacred to be a Common Receptacle for all individuals of what kind soever they be, its not a Common Inn for any to take up their Lodgings in,
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In this Life God's People have peculiar Names, peculiar Natures, peculiar Graces, peculiar Promises, peculiar Priviledges; and in the Life to come they shall have a peculiar dwelling Place.
In this Life God's People have peculiar Names, peculiar Nature's, peculiar Graces, peculiar Promises, peculiar Privileges; and in the Life to come they shall have a peculiar Dwelling Place.
So that into God's House above there shall be no Entrance for any finally impenitent, unbelieving, unsanctified Souls, Rev. 21. 27. There shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth,
So that into God's House above there shall be no Entrance for any finally impenitent, unbelieving, unsanctified Souls, Rev. 21. 27. There shall in no wise enter into it any thing that Defileth,
It is a common saying of the special Commendation of an House, that it standeth well, as in a wholesome Air, upon an high Ascent, that it hath a good Prospect, is accommodated with Springs of Water, and in a Fruitful Land;
It is a Common saying of the special Commendation of an House, that it Stands well, as in a wholesome Air, upon an high Ascent, that it hath a good Prospect, is accommodated with Springs of Water, and in a Fruitful Land;
for as far as the Heavens are above the Earth, so far is this House in Heaven better situated than any House on Earth, having nothing to annoy it, nothing to offend any that are in it.
for as Far as the Heavens Are above the Earth, so Far is this House in Heaven better situated than any House on Earth, having nothing to annoy it, nothing to offend any that Are in it.
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This House is so light, that to Mortals it is Inaccessible; as in this imperfect State we are not able to bear the glorious shining of the Lustre of it;
This House is so Light, that to Mortals it is Inaccessible; as in this imperfect State we Are not able to bear the glorious shining of the Lustre of it;
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The Sun that God hangs out as a shining Lamp by Day, the Moon and Stars as so many Torches by Night, make the outside of that House exceeding Glorious,
The Sun that God hangs out as a shining Lamp by Day, the Moon and Stars as so many Torches by Night, make the outside of that House exceeding Glorious,
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or to be of no use, as the Sun in its Meridian Brightness doth extinguish the Light of Moon and Stars in this lower World, Rev. 21. 23. The City had no need of the Sun,
or to be of no use, as the Sun in its Meridian Brightness does extinguish the Light of Moon and Stars in this lower World, Rev. 21. 23. The city had no need of the Sun,
But who am I, a poor, silly, sinful Mortal Man, a Man whom Men might easily despise, that I should answer such a Question as this? and Discourse of an House I never was in,
But who am I, a poor, silly, sinful Mortal Man, a Man whom Men might Easily despise, that I should answer such a Question as this? and Discourse of an House I never was in,
and never yet approached so near, as to have a sight nor view, so much as of the outside thereof, being hid by the intervening Heavens? Good and glorious God! pardon my Childish Chatterings of the Habitation of thy Glorious Majesty:
and never yet approached so near, as to have a sighed nor view, so much as of thee outside thereof, being hid by the intervening Heavens? Good and glorious God! pardon my Childish Chatterings of the Habitation of thy Glorious Majesty:
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Such as are sincere Disciples of Christ, from the Consideration that these Mansions are in his Father's House might delight their Minds, warm their Affections, quicken their Prayers and Praises, excite the acting of their Grace and Love, Desire and Hope, by Meditating upon these five things,
Such as Are sincere Disciples of christ, from the Consideration that these Mansions Are in his Father's House might delight their Minds, warm their Affections, quicken their Prayers and Praises, excite the acting of their Grace and Love, Desire and Hope, by Meditating upon these five things,
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2. Sweetness of Communion, of which we have but some fore-tasts in this Life. 3. The greatness of Gods Affection to us, in receiving us at last into his House. 4. The fulness of our joy in the fruition of God in that place. 5. The sureness of our admission into his glorious Presence.
2. Sweetness of Communion, of which we have but Some foretastes in this Life. 3. The greatness of God's Affection to us, in receiving us At last into his House. 4. The fullness of our joy in the fruition of God in that place. 5. The sureness of our admission into his glorious Presence.
there being not so much proportion between Finite and Infinite, as there is betwixt the hollow of our Hand and the vast Ocean, because both are Finite;
there being not so much proportion between Finite and Infinite, as there is betwixt the hollow of our Hand and the vast Ocean, Because both Are Finite;
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How little do we know of God's infinite Being, and the infinite Perfections of his Nature? How little do we in time know of God's Eternity? in our Changeable State know of God's Immutability? in our sinful Life know of God's infinite Holiness, in our pur-blind State, know of God's knowing all things,
How little doe we know of God's infinite Being, and the infinite Perfections of his Nature? How little do we in time know of God's Eternity? in our Changeable State know of God's Immutability? in our sinful Life know of God's infinite Holiness, in our purblind State, know of God's knowing all things,
tho' never so far off, as from Eternity to Eternity? in our necessary Confinement to one place, that at the same time we cannot possibly be in two: Know of God's immensity, who is at the same instant and always, indivisibly every where,
though never so Far off, as from Eternity to Eternity? in our necessary Confinement to one place, that At the same time we cannot possibly be in two: Know of God's immensity, who is At the same instant and always, indivisibly every where,
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Such Knowledge is too wonderful for us, it is high, we cannot attain unto it, Psal. 139. 6. Zophar's question to Job might be put to the wisest in this World, Job 11. 7. Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto Perfection? 8 It is high as Heaven, what canst thou do? deeper than Hell, what canst thou know?
Such Knowledge is too wondered for us, it is high, we cannot attain unto it, Psalm 139. 6. Zophar's question to Job might be put to the Wisest in this World, Job 11. 7. Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto Perfection? 8 It is high as Heaven, what Canst thou do? Deeper than Hell, what Canst thou know?
How little do we know of the Trinity of Persons in the Unity of Essence? Divine Revelation is a sufficient ground of our believing this Mystery, tho' we cannot comprehend it: God's Veracity is unquestionable;
How little doe we know of the Trinity of Persons in the Unity of Essence? Divine Revelation is a sufficient ground of our believing this Mystery, though we cannot comprehend it: God's Veracity is unquestionable;
he therefore having said, it is so, we are bound to believe it to be so, tho' we cannot reach the manner How it is so; yet our Faith herein is not a blind Faith,
he Therefore having said, it is so, we Are bound to believe it to be so, though we cannot reach the manner How it is so; yet our Faith herein is not a blind Faith,
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How little here do we know of the wonderful Union of two Natures, in the one Person of Christ? that it is so, is plainly and fully taught in the Holy Scriptures,
How little Here do we know of the wondered union of two Nature's, in the one Person of christ? that it is so, is plainly and Fully taught in the Holy Scriptures,
How little do we in God's House below know of the decrees and counsels of God? when such a Man as Paul cried out, O the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments,
How little doe we in God's House below know of the decrees and Counsels of God? when such a Man as Paul cried out, Oh the depth of the riches, both of the Wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable Are his Judgments,
How little do we know in God's House on Earth of the unconceivable happiness prepared for Believers in God's House in Heaven? When Eye hath not seen, nor Ear heard,
How little doe we know in God's House on Earth of the unconceivable happiness prepared for Believers in God's House in Heaven? When Eye hath not seen, nor Ear herd,
Angels there always behold the Face of God, Matt. 18. 10. So do the Saints in Heaven, 1 Cor. 13. 9. We know in part, and we prophesie in part, 10. but when that which is perfect is come,
Angels there always behold the Face of God, Matt. 18. 10. So do the Saints in Heaven, 1 Cor. 13. 9. We know in part, and we prophesy in part, 10. but when that which is perfect is come,
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Secondly, These Mansions being in God's House above, connote the intimate Communion the Saints have there with God, with Holy Angels, and among themselves;
Secondly, These Mansions being in God's House above, connote the intimate Communion the Saints have there with God, with Holy Angels, and among themselves;
Immediate, without Sermons, Sacraments or such Ordinances here to be attended. Secure and Safe, without any Opposition, or the least Molestation or hindrance.
Immediate, without Sermons, Sacraments or such Ordinances Here to be attended. Secure and Safe, without any Opposition, or the least Molestation or hindrance.
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There is such a thing as Communion of Saints here on our way, in holy Discourse, in conjunct fervent Praying, in pertaking of the Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ, in their Mutual Love, in their exhorting and comforting one another,
There is such a thing as Communion of Saints Here on our Way, in holy Discourse, in conjunct fervent Praying, in partaking of the Communion of the Body and Blood of christ, in their Mutual Love, in their exhorting and comforting one Another,
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when they feel their Hearts to burn within them, their Affections warm'd, their Doubts resolved, their Dulness removed, their Graces exercised and strengthned, their Sins more mortified, Satans stratagems and wilds discovered,
when they feel their Hearts to burn within them, their Affections warmed, their Doubts resolved, their Dullness removed, their Graces exercised and strengthened, their Sins more mortified, Satan stratagems and wilds discovered,
as we are in our Travels in the place of our Pilgrimage, we might delight our selves in thinking of such things which demonstrate God's undeniable Love to us, in order to his receiving us at last into these Mansions.
as we Are in our Travels in the place of our Pilgrimage, we might delight our selves in thinking of such things which demonstrate God's undeniable Love to us, in order to his receiving us At last into these Mansions.
In giving his Holy Spirit to apply Christ's Sufferings, and to make his Minister's Teaching to be effectual, to prepar them for the happiness of his House.
In giving his Holy Spirit to apply Christ's Sufferings, and to make his Minister's Teaching to be effectual, to prepare them for the happiness of his House.
In sending Death as his Officer for them, to remove them from a Land and Place wherein they were Strangers, to be Home-dwellers in his House in Heaven.
In sending Death as his Officer for them, to remove them from a Land and Place wherein they were Strangers, to be Homedwellers in his House in Heaven.
but when we are turned out of our House below, and received into our Father's House above, we shall be filled with holy Admirations, saying, How great is the difference betwixt the House from whence we came,
but when we Are turned out of our House below, and received into our Father's House above, we shall be filled with holy Admirations, saying, How great is the difference betwixt the House from whence we Come,
and then our Bodies by all our dearest Friends turned to the Grave, and we for our sins might have been turned into Hell, that God should open the doors of his House unto us, and receive us into Heaven!
and then our Bodies by all our dearest Friends turned to the Grave, and we for our Sins might have been turned into Hell, that God should open the doors of his House unto us, and receive us into Heaven!
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Conceive of this by the Joy that the Prodigal was received with into his Father's House when he returned home, Luke 15. 22. The Father said unto his Servants, bring forth the best Robe,
Conceive of this by the Joy that the Prodigal was received with into his Father's House when he returned home, Lycia 15. 22. The Father said unto his Servants, bring forth the best Robe,
Partly from the absence of all Evil, there being nothing to molest, or afflict, or trouble them, no want of any thing to the Compleating of their Happiness.
Partly from the absence of all Evil, there being nothing to molest, or afflict, or trouble them, no want of any thing to the Completing of their Happiness.
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All which shall cause in them great Transports of Joy, in holy Triumph, singing Hallelujahs, blessed be the Father, Son and holy Spirit, that brought us from a place where we were Sojourners, to live and dwell in such an House as this; such an House as this;
All which shall cause in them great Transports of Joy, in holy Triumph, singing Hallelujahs, blessed be the Father, Son and holy Spirit, that brought us from a place where we were Sojourners, to live and dwell in such an House as this; such an House as this;
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Those that never were Sanctified Members in God's House below, shall never be Glorified Members in God's House above: Those that finally refused the offers of Grace, shall never have Mansions in Glory:
Those that never were Sanctified Members in God's House below, shall never be Glorified Members in God's House above: Those that finally refused the offers of Grace, shall never have Mansions in Glory:
For will the Father shut his Door against his Dutiful Children? or God against his Obedient, Penitent, Believing, Sanctified People? Doth he invite them, call them, command them to seek Eternal Life,
For will the Father shut his Door against his Dutiful Children? or God against his Obedient, Penitent, Believing, Sanctified People? Does he invite them, call them, command them to seek Eternal Life,
and after all, will he shut them out? will he disown them? will he disinherit them? or will he not rather say, these are they that loved me above all, these are they that did Honour and Obey me, these are they that did sincerely frequent my House on Earth,
and After all, will he shut them out? will he disown them? will he disinherit them? or will he not rather say, these Are they that loved me above all, these Are they that did Honour and Obey me, these Are they that did sincerely frequent my House on Earth,
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What is included in Christ's calling it his Father's House? Never had Father such a Son, never had Son such a Father, in that nearness of Relation as is betwixt this Father and this Son,
What is included in Christ's calling it his Father's House? Never had Father such a Son, never had Son such a Father, in that nearness of Relation as is betwixt this Father and this Son,
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therefore Christ includes some consolatory Matter to his Disciples, troubled because he was going from them, by saying, In my Father's House are many Mansions.
Therefore christ includes Some consolatory Matter to his Disciples, troubled Because he was going from them, by saying, In my Father's House Are many Mansions.
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He is exalted there above all Principalities and Powers, having Power over all the Angels in Heaven, to command and send them as he pleaseth, Eph. 1. 20. Which he wrought in Christ,
He is exalted there above all Principalities and Powers, having Power over all the Angels in Heaven, to command and send them as he Pleases, Ephesians 1. 20. Which he wrought in christ,
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as he hath by Inheritance obtained a more excellent Name than they. 5. For to which of the Angels said he, at any time, thou art my Son, this Day have I begotten thee:
as he hath by Inheritance obtained a more excellent Name than they. 5. For to which of the Angels said he, At any time, thou art my Son, this Day have I begotten thee:
and Christ's God is our God, Joh. 20. 17. And therefore we being Children of the same Father with Christ (tho' not in the same Sense) have a Title to those Mansions, being Co-heirs with him, Rom. 8. 17. And if Children,
and Christ's God is our God, John 20. 17. And Therefore we being Children of the same Father with christ (though not in the same Sense) have a Title to those Mansions, being Coheirs with him, Rom. 8. 17. And if Children,
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because God is Christ's Father, and in him a Father to us, without which we could have had no Reason for our Expectation of Entrance into that House above.
Because God is Christ's Father, and in him a Father to us, without which we could have had no Reason for our Expectation of Entrance into that House above.
It was his Condescention that he would come from Heaven, and dwell among Men, Joh. 1. 14. It will be our Exaltation, that being taken from Men, we shall dwell with him in Heaven:
It was his Condescension that he would come from Heaven, and dwell among Men, John 1. 14. It will be our Exaltation, that being taken from Men, we shall dwell with him in Heaven:
and have many Wants, and should be sending home to our Father for Supplies; and we may be excited thereunto, because Christ is in his Father's house, always ready,
and have many Wants, and should be sending home to our Father for Supplies; and we may be excited thereunto, Because christ is in his Father's house, always ready,
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as the great Master of Requests, to take our Petitions and present them to his Father, having great hope by such a Friend, in such a Court, that our Prayers shall have Audience:
as the great Master of Requests, to take our Petitions and present them to his Father, having great hope by such a Friend, in such a Court, that our Prayers shall have Audience:
Heb. 4. 14. Seeing then we have a great High Priest that is passed into the Heavens, Jesus, the Son of God — 16. Let us therefore come boldly to the Throne of Grace, that we might obtain Mercy,
Hebrew 4. 14. Seeing then we have a great High Priest that is passed into the Heavens, jesus, the Son of God — 16. Let us Therefore come boldly to the Throne of Grace, that we might obtain Mercy,
Q. IV. How doth the Certainty of these Mansions appear? It is the objective Certainty that now I speak of, the Subjective Certainty will have place in the Application.
Q. IV. How does the Certainty of these Mansions appear? It is the objective Certainty that now I speak of, the Subjective Certainty will have place in the Application.
that his going was to prepare a Place for them, that at his coming again he would put them into the Possession of it, that they should be there with him, Joh. 14. 3. could this Promise be made good,
that his going was to prepare a Place for them, that At his coming again he would put them into the Possession of it, that they should be there with him, John 14. 3. could this Promise be made good,
Now what Account or Reason can be devised, why he came and went again, but that those that he came and went for, might be with him in the same House? Especially,
Now what Account or Reason can be devised, why he Come and went again, but that those that he Come and went for, might be with him in the same House? Especially,
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but woe unto that Man, by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. Therefore Heaven is called, the Purchased Possession, Eph. 1. 14. Christ purchased both the Place,
but woe unto that Man, by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. Therefore Heaven is called, the Purchased Possession, Ephesians 1. 14. christ purchased both the Place,
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and the People that shall dwell in that Place; and both with the Price of his Blood, Act. 20. 28. 3. Christ, by his going, opened the Passage for us, and the Gates of that House which for our Sin were shut against us;
and the People that shall dwell in that Place; and both with the Price of his Blood, Act. 20. 28. 3. christ, by his going, opened the Passage for us, and the Gates of that House which for our since were shut against us;
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but also for us; as when many are together on a Journey, one goes before the rest unto the Inn where they are to lodge, to take up room for them that are to come;
but also for us; as when many Are together on a Journey, one Goes before the rest unto the Inn where they Are to lodge, to take up room for them that Are to come;
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Heb. 6. 20. Whither the Fore-runner is for us entred, even Jesus — So God hath made us sit together in Heavenly Places, in Christ Jesus, Eph. 2. 6. Christ,
Hebrew 6. 20. Whither the Forerunner is for us entered, even jesus — So God hath made us fit together in Heavenly Places, in christ jesus, Ephesians 2. 6. christ,
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When their Souls are turned out of the house of their Bodies, and their Bodies shall be carried from their dwelling houses, to the house of the Grave, they shall be shut out from God's house above,
When their Souls Are turned out of the house of their Bodies, and their Bodies shall be carried from their Dwelling houses, to the house of the Grave, they shall be shut out from God's house above,
If it shall renew its Cry, and call Lord, Lord, open unto me, for I was an Hearer of thy Word, a Frequenter of thy Table, where I did eat and drink in thy Presence,
If it shall renew its Cry, and call Lord, Lord, open unto me, for I was an Hearer of thy Word, a Frequenter of thy Table, where I did eat and drink in thy Presence,
nor Place, nor Mansion for thee, therefore take thine Answer and be gone. Why! Blessed Lord, whither should I go? thou alone hast the Words of Eternal Life;
nor Place, nor Mansion for thee, Therefore take thine Answer and be gone. Why! Blessed Lord, whither should I go? thou alone haste the Words of Eternal Life;
why is thy Door so long shut against me? Why art thou so long before thou openest to me? What meaneth this Delay? I am in Danger, I am in greatest Danger;
why is thy Door so long shut against me? Why art thou so long before thou openest to me? What means this delay? I am in Danger, I am in greatest Danger;
and doest not know the Name of the Place, where those must lodge that have no Mansion in God's House? Couldst not thou have learned this from the Ministers of God,
and dost not know the Name of the Place, where those must lodge that have no Mansion in God's House? Couldst not thou have learned this from the Ministers of God,
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but askest us so late, when now it is too late to escape it? But since thou doest acknowledge, that we are more read and knowing in the Scripture than thou art, we will Preach to thee in so many Particulars, that such a Sermon from Devils thou didst never hear:
but askest us so late, when now it is too late to escape it? But since thou dost acknowledge, that we Are more read and knowing in the Scripture than thou art, we will Preach to thee in so many Particulars, that such a Sermon from Devils thou didst never hear:
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Being shut out of God's Rest and House, must I go to a Place of Torment, where there is no Rest? The Hearing of this Place of Torment once, did not torment me,
Being shut out of God's Rest and House, must I go to a Place of Torment, where there is no Rest? The Hearing of this Place of Torment once, did not torment me,
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If it do, it is no more than what thou mightest have read, Rev. 21. 8. The Unbelieving — shall have their Part in the Lake that burns with Fire and Brimstone:
If it do, it is no more than what thou Mightest have read, Rev. 21. 8. The Unbelieving — shall have their Part in the Lake that burns with Fire and Brimstone:
But why do ye add unto my Fears? Is there not one Word that ye do know, that might afford me some Relief? Thou Fool! we did flatter thee in the other World;
But why do you add unto my Fears? Is there not one Word that you do know, that might afford me Some Relief? Thou Fool! we did flatter thee in the other World;
How! Like or not like, thou must not now choose, where thou must dwell, and never change thy Lodgings, there is but one place appointed for thee, hale him, drag him along.
How! Like or not like, thou must not now choose, where thou must dwell, and never change thy Lodgings, there is but one place appointed for thee, hale him, drag him along.
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For what! For the Pleasure, thou hadst in Sin, and for the Profits of the World which thou didst prefer before God, Christ and the mansions in heaven.
For what! For the Pleasure, thou Hadst in since, and for the Profits of the World which thou didst prefer before God, christ and the mansions in heaven.
Use II. Since there are such Mansions in God's house above Let your care and carriage while you are in the place of your pilgrimage, correspond and bear Proportion to the greatness of the Duties incumbent upon you, in Order to your possession of them when you shall be here no more.
Use II Since there Are such Mansions in God's house above Let your care and carriage while you Are in the place of your pilgrimage, correspond and bear Proportion to the greatness of the Duties incumbent upon you, in Order to your possession of them when you shall be Here no more.
3. Give no occasion by Indulging any Sin, to God to remove from your heart, grieve not the holy Spirit of God to be weary of his Lodging in your Soul, or to withdraw from it.
3. Give no occasion by Indulging any since, to God to remove from your heart, grieve not the holy Spirit of God to be weary of his Lodging in your Soul, or to withdraw from it.
because he hath given us of his Spirit. 15. Whosoever confesseth that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him and he in God. So also v. 16. God the Son dwelleth in every believers heart.
Because he hath given us of his Spirit. 15. Whosoever Confesses that jesus is the Son of God, God dwells in him and he in God. So also v. 16. God the Son dwells in every believers heart.
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or shut the Gates against him. Thousands are such fools, that leave their house below, hoping for mansions in that above, that shall find the doors shut against them.
or shut the Gates against him. Thousands Are such Fools, that leave their house below, hoping for mansions in that above, that shall find the doors shut against them.
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First, Is the owner of that house above your Father? For there is no room there but for his Children, all his Sincere Servants being his Children, none but Children shall enter in to dwell there.
First, Is the owner of that house above your Father? For there is no room there but for his Children, all his Sincere Servants being his Children, none but Children shall enter in to dwell there.
Secondly, Is the Purchaser of that house and mansions in it your Lord and Saviour? Is he both to you? For if he be not received as a Lord, he will not be your Saviour. Reason doth abhor what is so unreasonable, that the Devil and Sin should be your commanding Lords,
Secondly, Is the Purchaser of that house and mansions in it your Lord and Saviour? Is he both to you? For if he be not received as a Lord, he will not be your Saviour. Reason does abhor what is so unreasonable, that the devil and since should be your commanding lords,
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Do you love him with predominant Love, that loved his with so great Love, as by his precious Blood to purchase Mansions for them? for if you do not love him more than all, you do not love him sincerely at all, Matth. 10. 37, 38. Do you Consent to his Gospel Terms, without excepting against any? Is your Soul now espoused to him? 2 Cor. 11. 2. is the Contract made? that so when the great Day of Solemnizing of the Marriage is come, the Son might take you as his Bride into his Father's House, Rev. 19. 7. Let us be glad and rejoice and give honour to him;
Do you love him with predominant Love, that loved his with so great Love, as by his precious Blood to purchase Mansions for them? for if you do not love him more than all, you do not love him sincerely At all, Matthew 10. 37, 38. Do you Consent to his Gospel Terms, without excepting against any? Is your Soul now espoused to him? 2 Cor. 11. 2. is the Contract made? that so when the great Day of Solemnizing of the Marriage is come, the Son might take you as his Bride into his Father's House, Rev. 19. 7. Let us be glad and rejoice and give honour to him;
Thirdly, Is the Holy Spirit of God your Sanctifier, Guide and effectual Teacher? Do you follow his Conduct according to the Scripture Indited by him? Do you walk after the Spirit,
Thirdly, Is the Holy Spirit of God your Sanctifier, Guide and effectual Teacher? Do you follow his Conduct according to the Scripture indited by him? Do you walk After the Spirit,
nor is Christ yours, Rom. 8. 9. Are you led by the Spirit, and do you by the Spirit mortify the Deeds of the Flesh, that you might live with God in his glorious House? Rom. 8. 13. 14.
nor is christ yours, Rom. 8. 9. are you led by the Spirit, and do you by the Spirit mortify the deeds of the Flesh, that you might live with God in his glorious House? Rom. 8. 13. 14.
Fourthly, Are the holy Angels and Saints, the Inhabitants of that House, your example and pattern in doing God's Will? Tho' you cannot equal their degrees of Obedience in respect of Perfection,
Fourthly, are the holy Angels and Saints, the Inhabitants of that House, your Exampl and pattern in doing God's Will? Though you cannot equal their Degrees of obedience in respect of Perfection,
Fifthly, Is your Heart set upon the Treasures in that House? or have you none there to set your Heart upon? for if one be there, both are, Matth. 6. 19, 20, 21. Is your Conversation in Heaven? Phil. 3. 20. Do you seek those things that are above, where Christ sitteth at the right Hand of God? Do you set your Affections on things above,
Fifthly, Is your Heart Set upon the Treasures in that House? or have you none there to Set your Heart upon? for if one be there, both Are, Matthew 6. 19, 20, 21. Is your Conversation in Heaven? Philip 3. 20. Do you seek those things that Are above, where christ Sitteth At the right Hand of God? Do you Set your Affections on things above,
and not on the things on Earth, Col. 3. 1, 2. Have those things that have the priority of Dignity and Necessity, the priority of your Care and Time? Do you seek those things first of all, that are best of all, most excellent in themselves,
and not on the things on Earth, Col. 3. 1, 2. Have those things that have the priority of Dignity and Necessity, the priority of your Care and Time? Do you seek those things First of all, that Are best of all, most excellent in themselves,
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and most necessary for, and suitable, and satisfying to your Soul, Matth. 6. 33. Be careful, close, exact and faithful, in searching whether these things are in you, which if you find, you shall find a Room, a Mansion for you in Heaven hereafter. III. Let your mind be employed in thinking on your Father's House and your Mansions there;
and most necessary for, and suitable, and satisfying to your Soul, Matthew 6. 33. Be careful, close, exact and faithful, in searching whither these things Are in you, which if you find, you shall find a Room, a Mansion for you in Heaven hereafter. III. Let your mind be employed in thinking on your Father's House and your Mansions there;
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this Palace is no more, nor so much to it, as a Cottage is unto this Palace, the Marble Stones, the stately Frontispiece, the artificial Gravings, the adorned Windows, the contrived Rooms,
this Palace is no more, nor so much to it, as a Cottage is unto this Palace, the Marble Stones, the stately Frontispiece, the artificial Gravings, the adorned Windows, the contrived Rooms,
and Closets, that you Delight your self in your Dwelling, and in shewing them to your Visiters, think how infinitely better is your Father's House above;
and Closets, that you Delight your self in your Dwelling, and in showing them to your Visiters, think how infinitely better is your Father's House above;
5. Solemnly, At some set, appointed, stated times, enlarge your Thoughts in Meditating on what is there to feed your musing Mind withal, which I can commend as a most excellent way to warm the Heart,
5. Solemnly, At Some Set, appointed, stated times, enlarge your Thoughts in Meditating on what is there to feed your musing Mind withal, which I can commend as a most excellent Way to warm the Heart,
IV. Let your Tongue be talking of your Father's House, your Home and Mansions there, with your fellow Christians travelling with you to the same Place.
IV. Let your Tongue be talking of your Father's House, your Home and Mansions there, with your fellow Christians traveling with you to the same Place.
What a shame is it to Christians, when they Visit or Journey together, to talk of their House and Lands, of their Shops and Trades, of their Modes and Money, of News,
What a shame is it to Christians, when they Visit or Journey together, to talk of their House and Lands, of their Shops and Trades, of their Modes and Money, of News,
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What! have I a Mansion in Heaven? doth it not stand empty till I come? when shall I go to my Father's House? when shall I go see the place my Lord Jesus hath prepared for me?
What! have I a Mansion in Heaven? does it not stand empty till I come? when shall I go to my Father's House? when shall I go see the place my Lord jesus hath prepared for me?
When you are going to a new Habitation in this World, you often send your Bills, that the Congregation would put up their joint Prayers, that you might have God's Presence with you,
When you Are going to a new Habitation in this World, you often send your Bills, that the Congregation would put up their joint Prayers, that you might have God's Presence with you,
How much more should this be your Desire, that when you shall change your Dwelling on Earth, you might remove to a place where you might have the Presence of God,
How much more should this be your Desire, that when you shall change your Dwelling on Earth, you might remove to a place where you might have the Presence of God,
Well, Consider the House of your Body, in which your Soul now Dwells, and be sure that your Body be made your Souls Working-house. Let not your Soul live idly in this House,
Well, Consider the House of your Body, in which your Soul now Dwells, and be sure that your Body be made your Souls Working-house. Let not your Soul live idly in this House,
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Be moved to this advice, because you dwell in an House of Clay, the Foundation whereof is in the Dust, Job 4. 19. that this your House is built upon the Sand,
Be moved to this Advice, Because you dwell in an House of Clay, the Foundation whereof is in the Dust, Job 4. 19. that this your House is built upon the Sand,
This House wants daily Repairs, the Pillars that bear it are waxing old, the Walls are mouldring, the Windows begin to be darkened, the Foundation fails, the Roof is Crazie,
This House Wants daily Repairs, the Pillars that bear it Are waxing old, the Walls Are mouldering, the Windows begin to be darkened, the Foundation fails, the Roof is Crazy,
4. It is a Sleeping House; no working for the World, no praying for Heaven, no repenting for Sin, no making Peace with God, no doing any thing for any thing when there.
4. It is a Sleeping House; no working for the World, no praying for Heaven, no repenting for since, no making Peace with God, not doing any thing for any thing when there.
Eccl. 9. 10. Whatsoever thine Hand findeth to do, do it with all thy Might, for there is no Work, Device, or Knowledge in the Grave, whither thou goest.
Ecclesiastes 9. 10. Whatsoever thine Hand finds to do, do it with all thy Might, for there is no Work, Device, or Knowledge in the Grave, whither thou goest.
IV. Let Believers delight themselves in their Title to their Mansions in God's House in Heaven, and comfort themselves when any of their Godly Relations are received into the actual Possession of theirs.
IV. Let Believers delight themselves in their Title to their Mansions in God's House in Heaven, and Comfort themselves when any of their Godly Relations Are received into the actual Possession of theirs.
When you sit and mourn, weep and lament that they are gone from your house on Earth, you look at the Table where they did use to sit with you, but they are not there;
When you fit and mourn, weep and lament that they Are gone from your house on Earth, you look At the Table where they did use to fit with you, but they Are not there;
and therefore your Hearts are filled with Sorrow, your Eyes with Tears, and your Mouths with Complaining (but let them not be with discontented and repining) Words;
and Therefore your Hearts Are filled with Sorrow, your Eyes with Tears, and your Mouths with Complaining (but let them not be with discontented and repining) Words;
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as much as Vision is better than Faith, or Fruition is better than Hope, and Possession is better than Expectation, or Joyful Praises in Heaven are better than imperfect repenting Prayers upon Earth;
as much as Vision is better than Faith, or Fruition is better than Hope, and Possession is better than Expectation, or Joyful Praises in Heaven Are better than imperfect repenting Prayers upon Earth;
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and then think as if you heard them call to you from their house in Heaven, saying, Weep not for us that are safely lodged, welcomly entertained in our Mansions of Glory,
and then think as if you herd them call to you from their house in Heaven, saying, Weep not for us that Are safely lodged, welcomely entertained in our Mansions of Glory,
And when ye sit and think the House of their Bodies is fallen (no more to be built till the Resurrection) and the Ruines of it carried and laid in the House of the Grave,
And when you fit and think the House of their Bodies is fallen (no more to be built till the Resurrection) and the Ruins of it carried and laid in the House of the Grave,
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This ye might do that are Mourners upon this occasion, because ye have such good reasons for your hopes, that while the Body of your deceased Relation is sleeping in the Dust, her Soul is received into Glory:
This you might do that Are Mourners upon this occasion, Because you have such good Reasons for your hope's, that while the Body of your deceased Relation is sleeping in the Dust, her Soul is received into Glory:
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and Persons that were of holy Conversation, and accustomed to holy Discourse, by her frequent, yea constant retirement to secret Duties, continuing therein unto the last.
and Persons that were of holy Conversation, and accustomed to holy Discourse, by her frequent, yea constant retirement to secret Duties, Continuing therein unto the last.
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when she had an intimation of their pleasure, being tenderly loving to her Husband, often a Spur to him in his Ministerial Work, or any thing that was good,
when she had an intimation of their pleasure, being tenderly loving to her Husband, often a Spur to him in his Ministerial Work, or any thing that was good,
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The last entire sensible Sentence she was observed to speak, was this, calling to her Husband said, O my Dear, bless God for what he hath done for my Soul;
The last entire sensible Sentence she was observed to speak, was this, calling to her Husband said, Oh my Dear, bless God for what he hath done for my Soul;
