The assurance of the faithfull, or, The glorious estate of the saints in heaven described and the certainty of their future happiness manifested by reason and Scripture / by M.D.
WHen a Glorious Victory is assured, what faint-hearted Souldier will shun the encounter? When the price of a Race is inestimable, who will not run to obtain it? or when Rewards are promised, whose acquisition will procure unto us immortal satisfactions, who will delay the performance of the Task? who will not be encouraged to labour after the purchase? Such is the nature of the Victory over our Spiritual enemies of the price of Virtues race,
WHen a Glorious Victory is assured, what fainthearted Soldier will shun the encounter? When the price of a Raze is inestimable, who will not run to obtain it? or when Rewards Are promised, whose acquisition will procure unto us immortal satisfactions, who will Delay the performance of the Task? who will not be encouraged to labour After the purchase? Such is the nature of the Victory over our Spiritual enemies of the price of Virtues raze,
They are such as are carefully laid up in those heavenly mansions where all things are suitable unto that Majesty, that discovers it self there invested with an incomprehensible Glory.
They Are such as Are carefully laid up in those heavenly mansions where all things Are suitable unto that Majesty, that discovers it self there invested with an incomprehensible Glory.
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It seems Christ the eternal Son of God, who is very well acquainted with these supernatural Excellencies, had no mean esteem of their value and power, seeing that he judges them sufficient to recompense,
It seems christ the Eternal Son of God, who is very well acquainted with these supernatural Excellencies, had no mean esteem of their valve and power, seeing that he judges them sufficient to recompense,
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Therefore in his letters to his seven beloved Churches of Asia minor, that were threatned with the furious assaults of the enemies of the truth, he annexes to his reproofs and exhortations a blessed declaration of the greatness of Heavens glory,
Therefore in his letters to his seven Beloved Churches of Asia minor, that were threatened with the furious assaults of the enemies of the truth, he annexes to his reproofs and exhortations a blessed declaration of the greatness of Heavens glory,
as the assured Reward of their faithfulness, that these future hopes might fill them with the contempt of the present difficulties, raise their spirits in the midst of temporal afflictions with the joyful expectation of that inestimable happiness,
as the assured Reward of their faithfulness, that these future hope's might fill them with the contempt of the present difficulties, raise their spirits in the midst of temporal afflictions with the joyful expectation of that inestimable happiness,
These advantages promised to their perseverance are many and glorious, yet he summes them up in such different Titles as had some relation either to the present estate of those Congregations,
These advantages promised to their perseverance Are many and glorious, yet he sums them up in such different Titles as had Some Relation either to the present estate of those Congregations,
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Christ promiseth therefore Heaven as a Soveraign Remedy to all the evils that did torment them, borrowing an expression from that wonderful Tree that was appointed to preserve man in the estate of Innocency in his perfection from all those weaknesses.
christ promises Therefore Heaven as a Sovereign Remedy to all the evils that did torment them, borrowing an expression from that wondered Tree that was appointed to preserve man in the estate of Innocency in his perfection from all those Weaknesses.
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To the end you may meet with satisfaction in this inquisition, we shall labour to represent unto you the glorious estate of the Elect in Heaven with the same Colours that it appears in my Text:
To the end you may meet with satisfaction in this inquisition, we shall labour to represent unto you the glorious estate of the Elect in Heaven with the same Colours that it appears in my Text:
when our weak capacities that are confined by our senses to this lower sphere, cannot at present ascend to a full contemplation of coelestial bodies that enrich the Firmament, much less can we attain unto a clear apprehension of higher and more divine objects.
when our weak capacities that Are confined by our Senses to this lower sphere, cannot At present ascend to a full contemplation of celestial bodies that enrich the Firmament, much less can we attain unto a clear apprehension of higher and more divine objects.
because whiles ignorance and prejudice do possess our Understandings, and vanity our Wills, we are neither worthy nor capable to receive such sublime notions.
Because while ignorance and prejudice do possess our Understandings, and vanity our Wills, we Are neither worthy nor capable to receive such sublime notions.
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a friend unto Sensuality and Atheisme, and an enemy of those comforts which such considerations do yield to sweeten the bitterness of our earthly sorrows.
a friend unto Sensuality and Atheism, and an enemy of those comforts which such considerations do yield to sweeten the bitterness of our earthly sorrows.
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Wherefore doth he offer them to the contemplation of his Churches, and proposes them as the assured recompense of the labours of the faithful? Wherefore do the sacred Writers mention unto us so often the advantages of the other life? but that we should know, admire,
Wherefore does he offer them to the contemplation of his Churches, and proposes them as the assured recompense of the labours of the faithful? Wherefore do the sacred Writers mention unto us so often the advantages of the other life? but that we should know, admire,
It is the design of St. Pauls Exhortation, Let us run, saith he, the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith:
It is the Design of Saint Paul's Exhortation, Let us run, Says he, the raze that is Set before us, looking unto jesus the author and finisher of our faith:
and those things that interpose between them and us, occasions this ingenuous Confession of the Apostle, Now we see through a glass darkly, we know in part, and we profess in part.
and those things that interpose between them and us, occasions this ingenuous Confessi of the Apostle, Now we see through a glass darkly, we know in part, and we profess in part.
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Besides these advantages of the life to come are as many as glorious, and therefore it is impossible to find a perfect Relation, a perfect Image of the several parcels of Heavens Glory in any one excellency of the World.
Beside these advantages of the life to come Are as many as glorious, and Therefore it is impossible to find a perfect Relation, a perfect Image of the several parcels of Heavens Glory in any one excellency of the World.
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When they should meet all in one Center, and joyn their dispersed beams and powers, they would not be able to represent one of the Rayes of eternal felicity;
When they should meet all in one Centre, and join their dispersed beams and Powers, they would not be able to represent one of the Rays of Eternal felicity;
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Divers names are therefore borrowed from these earthly vanities to shadow those realities, because of some weak relation that they have with this blessed condition:
Diverse names Are Therefore borrowed from these earthly vanities to shadow those realities, Because of Some weak Relation that they have with this blessed condition:
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Its Joyes are expressed by a Marriage, its Glory by the Sun and Stars, its Independency and Power by a Royalty, our Holiness by the Priesthood, our abode by a City fenced with Rubies and Diamonds, paved with Chrystal and Saphyrs,
Its Joys Are expressed by a Marriage, its Glory by the Sun and Stars, its Independency and Power by a Royalty, our Holiness by the Priesthood, our Abided by a city fenced with Rubies and Diamonds, paved with Crystal and Sapphires,
Those excellent enjoyments that we shall possess, and that supream degree of honour unto which we shall be promoted signified by this Crown, shall continue with us for all eternity in the same unchangeable condition,
Those excellent enjoyments that we shall possess, and that supreme degree of honour unto which we shall be promoted signified by this Crown, shall continue with us for all eternity in the same unchangeable condition,
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The Hebrew word used in such like occasions, to express the sublimest felicity of Christ, and of his Saints, signifies as well the plenty as the eternity of their advantages.
The Hebrew word used in such like occasions, to express the Sublimest felicity of christ, and of his Saints, signifies as well the plenty as the eternity of their advantages.
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how vainly do we flatter our beings with this gratefull conceit? Can that ever be a life, that drags us continually to our Grave, that causeth us to die as soon as we begin to breathe,
how vainly do we flatter our beings with this grateful conceit? Can that ever be a life, that drags us continually to our Grave, that Causes us to die as soon as we begin to breathe,
and that is joyned unto death by the inward Principles of our existence? Can that be a life that carries death in its bosome, that makes us sensible of a thousand deaths before we breathe forth the last gasp,
and that is joined unto death by the inward Principles of our existence? Can that be a life that carries death in its bosom, that makes us sensible of a thousand death's before we breathe forth the last gasp,
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and that is interrupted by sleep, idleness, and sickness, (as by so many deaths) which deprive us of the benefits of life, by which it is to be esteemed rather than by the continuance of the soul with the body, at least in the judgement of a wise Moralist, who hearing of a wicked man that was lately expired in a very old age;
and that is interrupted by sleep, idleness, and sickness, (as by so many death's) which deprive us of the benefits of life, by which it is to be esteemed rather than by the Continuance of the soul with the body, At least in the judgement of a wise Moralist, who hearing of a wicked man that was lately expired in a very old age;
This therefore is promised in my text in opposition to that which we now lead to express the excellency and reality of that Heavenly Life, free from those miseries which now do attend us:
This Therefore is promised in my text in opposition to that which we now led to express the excellency and reality of that Heavenly Life, free from those misery's which now do attend us:
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What if my interest doth expose you to your enemies cruelty? what if you are forced to lay down your lives in the maintenance of my cause? what reason have you to prize so inconsiderable a loss? when the Exchange brings unto you Returns of a more unspeakable value.
What if my Interest does expose you to your enemies cruelty? what if you Are forced to lay down your lives in the maintenance of my cause? what reason have you to prize so inconsiderable a loss? when the Exchange brings unto you Returns of a more unspeakable valve.
and that cause us to be weary of life as that Roman was, who being pursued by the cruelty of the Triumvirat, offered himself freely to his Enemies pleasure to be delivered by death of the daily fear of dying.
and that cause us to be weary of life as that Roman was, who being pursued by the cruelty of the Triumvirate, offered himself freely to his Enemies pleasure to be Delivered by death of the daily Fear of dying.
which shall proceed not onely from his immutable Decree, and immediate influence, but also from the nature and manner of the union of the two parties, that shall no longer be entertained by the assistance of the Creatures,
which shall proceed not only from his immutable decree, and immediate influence, but also from the nature and manner of the Union of the two parties, that shall no longer be entertained by the assistance of the Creatures,
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At present although the soul hath a natural tendency to enliven, to move and inform the body between them, there is a vast difference that can never consent unto any conjunction without the mediation of the vital spirits extracted from the more subtil and purer substance of the meats refined by their successive concoctions.
At present although the soul hath a natural tendency to enliven, to move and inform the body between them, there is a vast difference that can never consent unto any conjunction without the mediation of the vital spirits extracted from the more subtle and Purer substance of the Meats refined by their successive concoctions.
But then our Bodies shall depose, and cast off that gross and earthly matter, and become more convenient companions of the soul by a nearer assimilation to that Celestial being;
But then our Bodies shall depose, and cast off that gross and earthly matter, and become more convenient Sodales of the soul by a nearer assimilation to that Celestial being;
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For this mortal must put on immortality, and this corruptible must put on incorruption, as St. Paul teaches at large in the 1 Cor. 15 Chap. where he further declares the Mystery of the Resurrection,
For this Mortal must put on immortality, and this corruptible must put on incorruption, as Saint Paul Teaches At large in the 1 Cor. 15 Chap. where he further declares the Mystery of the Resurrection,
From hence we may discover the future substance of our Bodies, which shall be almost as subtil as those earthly Spirits raised by the ordinary systole and diastole, the two motions of the heart, which Spirits have the nearest access to the soul of man,
From hence we may discover the future substance of our Bodies, which shall be almost as subtle as those earthly Spirits raised by the ordinary systole and diastole, the two motions of the heart, which Spirits have the nearest access to the soul of man,
for this blessed life and its eternity is established upon a resemblance and nearer relation between the soul and body, whose beings must be rendred more conformable before they can be secured from a dissolution,
for this blessed life and its eternity is established upon a resemblance and nearer Relation between the soul and body, whose beings must be rendered more conformable before they can be secured from a dissolution,
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because that onely this conformity is able to render the communion unseparable, and to free it by that means from the insults and affronts of all enemies.
Because that only this conformity is able to render the communion unseparable, and to free it by that means from the insults and affronts of all enemies.
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Therefore it was typified under the Law by Moses Sabbath, in which none were to be employed in servile work but were commanded to consecrate that day in the service of God:
Therefore it was typified under the Law by Moses Sabbath, in which none were to be employed in servile work but were commanded to consecrate that day in the service of God:
it was also signified by the structure of the Tabernacle, in which some learned Rabbies do take notice, that Iron that is the emblem of War, affliction and trouble was not used, that being the visible Type of this glorious Tabernacle of Heaven, where Gods presence shall for ever dwell with his people:
it was also signified by the structure of the Tabernacle, in which Some learned Rabbies do take notice, that Iron that is the emblem of War, affliction and trouble was not used, that being the visible Type of this glorious Tabernacle of Heaven, where God's presence shall for ever dwell with his people:
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It intimates, that in this Immortal Sanctuary not made with hands, no Iron shall be mingled with the Gold and Jewels that enrich and adorn Gods Palace;
It intimates, that in this Immortal Sanctuary not made with hands, no Iron shall be mingled with the Gold and Jewels that enrich and adorn God's Palace;
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It is impossible that any thing should be ever wanting to them that shall be admitted to a perfect communion with God the Author and Creator of all things, to them who shall live under the daily expressions of his mercy and goodness:
It is impossible that any thing should be ever wanting to them that shall be admitted to a perfect communion with God the Author and Creator of all things, to them who shall live under the daily expressions of his mercy and Goodness:
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O how pleasant, and what an Angelical satisfaction will it be to continue for ever in the loving embraces of that gracious God from whom all good is derived? What advantage will it be that we shall there relish true pleasures without the least mixture of evil? for they shall immediately flow unto us from Gods Essence, from an eternal contemplation of his face,
Oh how pleasant, and what an Angelical satisfaction will it be to continue for ever in the loving embraces of that gracious God from whom all good is derived? What advantage will it be that we shall there relish true pleasures without the least mixture of evil? for they shall immediately flow unto us from God's Essence, from an Eternal contemplation of his face,
How sweet therefore will our Heavenly comforts appear unto us, when God out of the tenderness of his Love shall freely bestow them? when in this Celestial Court every one shall have an equal access to the supream Authority,
How sweet Therefore will our Heavenly comforts appear unto us, when God out of the tenderness of his Love shall freely bestow them? when in this Celestial Court every one shall have an equal access to the supreme authority,
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A blessed Society, a glorious Abode, Holy and pleasant Employs, the benefits of an eternal Peace, with inestimable Riches, shall be appurtenances of this Crown of life,
A blessed Society, a glorious Abided, Holy and pleasant Employs, the benefits of an Eternal Peace, with inestimable Riches, shall be appurtenances of this Crown of life,
but the satisfaction that will flow from thence, shall be swallowed up in that Ocean of Joy which Gods immediate presence and glory will create in our souls, that will become so many Heavens, where the invisible Being will manifest himself in an extraordinary manner.
but the satisfaction that will flow from thence, shall be swallowed up in that Ocean of Joy which God's immediate presence and glory will create in our Souls, that will become so many Heavens, where the invisible Being will manifest himself in an extraordinary manner.
and he shall be my Son. Besides I find this other advantage in an immediate supply of our wants from God, That we shall thereby be freed from that slavery that increases at present our discontents:
and he shall be my Son. Beside I find this other advantage in an immediate supply of our Wants from God, That we shall thereby be freed from that slavery that increases At present our discontents:
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But then as we shall immediately receive from Gods overflowing abundance, innumerable satisfactions, we shall no longer discredit our selves by mean complacencies,
But then as we shall immediately receive from God's overflowing abundance, innumerable satisfactions, we shall no longer discredit our selves by mean Complacencies,
3. This glorious dependency upon God, that shall free us from all dependency upon the creature, shall proceed from an inward and perfect communion and unspeakable union with this supream Being;
3. This glorious dependency upon God, that shall free us from all dependency upon the creature, shall proceed from an inward and perfect communion and unspeakable Union with this supreme Being;
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he shall reassume the supream Authority which he exerciseth at present by a Mediator, and shall appear as our soveraign Lord, whose glory will be our interest;
he shall reassume the supreme authority which he Exerciseth At present by a Mediator, and shall appear as our sovereign Lord, whose glory will be our Interest;
such will be this union, that we shall enjoy with the Incomprehensible Being the same felicity, and be swallowed up in the immensity of his glory, Rev. 21.11.
such will be this Union, that we shall enjoy with the Incomprehensible Being the same felicity, and be swallowed up in the immensity of his glory, Rev. 21.11.
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But then these imperfect unions shall cease, and give place to a more perfect and glorious, to a limited participation of all the divine Attributes that are communicable, to such a union,
But then these imperfect unions shall cease, and give place to a more perfect and glorious, to a limited participation of all the divine Attributes that Are communicable, to such a Union,
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if he intended not to bring us to a condition suitable to these hopeful beginnings? What means the Father to sacrifice his onely begotten Son, to expose him to all the affronts that nature is able to receive? What means he to send the Holy Spirit to enrich us with his most precious and divine Graces? Is it onely to restore our natures to their Primitive Integrity, that needed not the concurrency of such a Saviour,
if he intended not to bring us to a condition suitable to these hopeful beginnings? What means the Father to sacrifice his only begotten Son, to expose him to all the affronts that nature is able to receive? What means he to send the Holy Spirit to enrich us with his most precious and divine Graces? Is it only to restore our nature's to their Primitive Integrity, that needed not the concurrency of such a Saviour,
nor the expressions of so great a Love? or is it onely to fit us for an entrance into the Angelical Hierarchies? I hey would not have been so inquisitive into that estate which they would have then understood;
nor the expressions of so great a Love? or is it only to fit us for an Entrance into the Angelical Hierarchies? I heigh would not have been so inquisitive into that estate which they would have then understood;
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Wherefore is it also that our nature is advanced to an Hypostatical union with the divine Word? is it onely to enable Christ for the office of a Mediator? or is it not also to declare unto what honour God would promote the rest of mankind, were they as he is, free from error and vice? Wherefore do we labour to bring our lives and affections to a conformity with Christ,
Wherefore is it also that our nature is advanced to an Hypostatical Union with the divine Word? is it only to enable christ for the office of a Mediator? or is it not also to declare unto what honour God would promote the rest of mankind, were they as he is, free from error and vice? Wherefore do we labour to bring our lives and affections to a conformity with christ,
Was it not sufficient, O blessed God, that thou shouldest deliver man from his deserved punishment? was it not sufficient that thou shouldest render him capable of thy favours? But must such a favour be granted? must thou admit him to a participation of the divine Nature by this unspeakable Union? O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and goodness of our God! You know not mortal men what God hath reserved for them that fear him!
Was it not sufficient, Oh blessed God, that thou Shouldst deliver man from his deserved punishment? was it not sufficient that thou Shouldst render him capable of thy favours? But must such a favour be granted? must thou admit him to a participation of the divine Nature by this unspeakable union? Oh the depth of the riches both of the Wisdom and Goodness of our God! You know not Mortal men what God hath reserved for them that Fear him!
What may we not expect from his love when we shall come to this estate? If there be any good at Gods disposal, any sweetness, any pleasure and benefit in heaven or in earth, it shall be theirs,
What may we not expect from his love when we shall come to this estate? If there be any good At God's disposal, any sweetness, any pleasure and benefit in heaven or in earth, it shall be theirs,
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for besides that they shall remove from us whatsoever looks like an evil, they shall procure unto us advantages suitable unto that supernatural honour and estate, Which eye hath not seen, &c. Our present knowledge shall be changed into sight; our hope into fruition;
for beside that they shall remove from us whatsoever looks like an evil, they shall procure unto us advantages suitable unto that supernatural honour and estate, Which eye hath not seen, etc. Our present knowledge shall be changed into sighed; our hope into fruition;
we shall be as so many Images of the Godhead, so many living Pictures of his Infinite Being, representing his glorious perfections as a clear fountain doth the body of the Sun,
we shall be as so many Images of the Godhead, so many living Pictures of his Infinite Being, representing his glorious perfections as a clear fountain does the body of the Sun,
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or rather as Moses face did the brightness of the beams with which the Divine Majesty was cloathed upon the Mount Sina; God will imprint in us the noble Characters and lineaments of his Essence:
or rather as Moses face did the brightness of the beams with which the Divine Majesty was clothed upon the Mount Sina; God will imprint in us the noble Characters and lineaments of his Essence:
therefore well might David promise to himself, As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness, I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness.
Therefore well might David promise to himself, As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness, I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness.
all the passions and affections shall be ruled by the command of our Reason: These inward motions shall not cease, but they shall be bound to their good behaviour;
all the passion and affections shall be ruled by the command of our Reason: These inward motions shall not cease, but they shall be bound to their good behaviour;
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they shall no more offer to raise a rebellion within us to disturb our tranquility; they shall not be capable of evil impressions, nor bear the marks of corrupted nature:
they shall no more offer to raise a rebellion within us to disturb our tranquillity; they shall not be capable of evil impressions, nor bear the marks of corrupted nature:
How happy shall that life be when we shall perfectly enjoy our selves! when all our affections shall endeavour to accomplish our felicity! These are our present enemies;
How happy shall that life be when we shall perfectly enjoy our selves! when all our affections shall endeavour to accomplish our felicity! These Are our present enemies;
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they procure all the inconveniences that happen unto us, whether in our bodies or estates, by perswading us to embrace that seeming good, which proves our deadly poyson.
they procure all the inconveniences that happen unto us, whither in our bodies or estates, by persuading us to embrace that seeming good, which Proves our deadly poison.
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and far excelling the base and rotten pleasures of this miserable life, in quality, for they shall be without the least mixture of bitterness in the quantity;
and Far excelling the base and rotten pleasures of this miserable life, in quality, for they shall be without the least mixture of bitterness in the quantity;
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And besides this blessed disposition from whence shall proceed a constant practice of the Commandments of God, he will also by his continual influence to strengthen our resolutions,
And beside this blessed disposition from whence shall proceed a constant practice of the commandments of God, he will also by his continual influence to strengthen our resolutions,
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when there shall be a perfect agreement, a living correspondency, a sweet fellowship, a delightful conversation, without envy or malice, without care or tediousness.
when there shall be a perfect agreement, a living correspondency, a sweet fellowship, a delightful Conversation, without envy or malice, without care or tediousness.
It is certain that we shall move without trouble, we shall ascend without help; our strength shall be encreased; our deformities removed; our infirmities deposed;
It is certain that we shall move without trouble, we shall ascend without help; our strength shall be increased; our deformities removed; our infirmities deposed;
They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever, In which words you may further observe a difference in the glories of Heaven sutable to their inclinations and employments on earth;
They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness as the Stars for ever and ever, In which words you may further observe a difference in the Glories of Heaven suitable to their inclinations and employments on earth;
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for the one shall shine as the Firmament, the other as the Stars: a sensible distinction shall be both in the nature, and the greatness of their Rewards;
for the one shall shine as the Firmament, the other as the Stars: a sensible distinction shall be both in the nature, and the greatness of their Rewards;
Therefore a Father adviseth us to enlarge our perfections, and the faculties of the soul by a continual exercise in humane sciences, that they may be then more capable to receive and contain the mysteries of Gods Wisdom,
Therefore a Father adviseth us to enlarge our perfections, and the faculties of the soul by a continual exercise in humane sciences, that they may be then more capable to receive and contain the Mysteres of God's Wisdom,
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In our souls by a perfect enjoyment of supernatural excellencies; in our bodies, that shall be free from all weakness, and beautified with glorious qualities.
In our Souls by a perfect enjoyment of supernatural excellencies; in our bodies, that shall be free from all weakness, and beautified with glorious qualities.
for as the Crown is of a round and a perfect figure, it is most proper to express the infiniteness and perfection of those heavenly delights that shall accompany that life:
for as the Crown is of a round and a perfect figure, it is most proper to express the infiniteness and perfection of those heavenly delights that shall accompany that life:
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and that we may better understand wherefore Christ promiseth Heaven under this notion, we must take notice that chiefly four sorts of persons were dignified with a Crown amongst the Ancients:
and that we may better understand Wherefore christ promises Heaven under this notion, we must take notice that chiefly four sorts of Persons were dignified with a Crown among the Ancients:
But our Saviour in this promise hath more especially an eye to the Crowns that were the rewards of a generous Perseverance; that had obtained the Victory;
But our Saviour in this promise hath more especially an eye to the Crowns that were the rewards of a generous Perseverance; that had obtained the Victory;
for he mentions the difficulties that were to be overcome; A death to be endured; and adds this encouragement, I will give thee O faithful soul, a Crown of Life.
for he mentions the difficulties that were to be overcome; A death to be endured; and adds this encouragement, I will give thee Oh faithful soul, a Crown of Life.
and the Honour which a righteous Soul hath purchased to himself: What they performed to the Body, Christ promiseth to do unto both Soul and Body: I will give thee, &c. You have seen the Picture of this Crown with many Jewels of the greater bulk;
and the Honour which a righteous Soul hath purchased to himself: What they performed to the Body, christ promises to do unto both Soul and Body: I will give thee, etc. You have seen the Picture of this Crown with many Jewels of the greater bulk;
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It is no marvel if amongst the Heathens, men nursed up with prejudices against the Truth, ignorant of the power and goodness of our God, should call in question the Articles of the Resurrection of the dead,
It is no marvel if among the heathens, men nursed up with prejudices against the Truth, ignorant of the power and Goodness of our God, should call in question the Articles of the Resurrection of the dead,
they are the Disciples of Diagoras and Epicurus rather than of Christ, men that are degenerated into beasts by their condescention to bruitish pleasures, whose souls are sunk into their senses,
they Are the Disciples of Diagoras and Epicurus rather than of christ, men that Are degenerated into beasts by their condescension to brutish pleasures, whose Souls Are sunk into their Senses,
And do you wonder wherefore they are enemies to these truths, that are no friends to the peaceable enjoyment of their lusts, that lay before their eyes the punishments that are reserved for them? do you wonder if these graceless wits cannot comprehend an estate so far above their capacities, and contrary to the present:
And do you wonder Wherefore they Are enemies to these truths, that Are no Friends to the peaceable enjoyment of their Lustiest, that lay before their eyes the punishments that Are reserved for them? do you wonder if these graceless wits cannot comprehend an estate so Far above their capacities, and contrary to the present:
and how is it possible that such should have the least apprehension of that supernatural condition that shall raise man and all his faculties to the highest perfection of activity.
and how is it possible that such should have the least apprehension of that supernatural condition that shall raise man and all his faculties to the highest perfection of activity.
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Therefore Christ in my Text pities the weakness of our capacities, and adds to his promise of heavens glories sufficient reasons to convince us of the reality of these Rewards:
Therefore christ in my Text pities the weakness of our capacities, and adds to his promise of heavens Glories sufficient Reasons to convince us of the reality of these Rewards:
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Before in the estate of Innocency we had a natural claim to Heaven, by reason of our soul that is an immaterial substance conformable to the celestial Beings:
Before in the estate of Innocency we had a natural claim to Heaven, by reason of our soul that is an immaterial substance conformable to the celestial Beings:
if man had continued in his integrity, he had always continued in that glorious Right, and might have called for an entrance into that Seat of Glory and happiness:
if man had continued in his integrity, he had always continued in that glorious Right, and might have called for an Entrance into that Seat of Glory and happiness:
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And in 10 Heb. 19, 20. St. Paul teacheth, We have boldness to enter in to the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us through the vail, that is to say, his flesh. But the Infinite merits of our Redeemer have not onely re-established us in our former Right,
And in 10 Hebrew 19, 20. Saint Paul Teaches, We have boldness to enter in to the Holiest by the blood of jesus, by a new and living Way, which he hath consecrated for us through the Vail, that is to say, his Flesh. But the Infinite merits of our Redeemer have not only Reestablished us in our former Right,
but purchased for us a degree of Perfection and Honour, far above that unto which we might have ascended by the strength of Nature in the estate of Innocency, according to the judgement of the Fathers,
but purchased for us a degree of Perfection and Honour, Far above that unto which we might have ascended by the strength of Nature in the estate of Innocency, according to the judgement of the Father's,
for one lost by Adam, and tells us, that the blood of the former is far more effectual and beneficial unto us than the transgression of the latter hath been hurtful:
for one lost by Adam, and tells us, that the blood of the former is Far more effectual and beneficial unto us than the Transgression of the latter hath been hurtful:
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In order thereunto Christ hath transported our nature, and introduced it into the highest heavens, that it might take possession in our names of Immortality and Bliss.
In order thereunto christ hath transported our nature, and introduced it into the highest heavens, that it might take possession in our names of Immortality and Bliss.
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As many difficulties, I confess, will strive to hinder our entrance into Heaven, as there were nations that did oppose the Israelites passage into the promised Land;
As many difficulties, I confess, will strive to hinder our Entrance into Heaven, as there were Nations that did oppose the Israelites passage into the promised Land;
But what cannot he overcome, by whom all things were created in Heaven and in Earth, visible and invisible, &c. who doth according to his will in the Army of Heaven,
But what cannot he overcome, by whom all things were created in Heaven and in Earth, visible and invisible, etc. who does according to his will in the Army of Heaven,
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and all things do yield obedience, who hath conquered Death in its own Territories; who hath an Infinite Wisdom, as well as Power, to bring to pass his intentions:
and all things do yield Obedience, who hath conquered Death in its own Territories; who hath an Infinite Wisdom, as well as Power, to bring to pass his intentions:
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Seeing therefore that he hath promised to bestow this Crown of life upon every faithful soul, he will preserve them here by his spirit, he will convey and guard them at their separation from the Body, by the ministry of his Angels,
Seeing Therefore that he hath promised to bestow this Crown of life upon every faithful soul, he will preserve them Here by his Spirit, he will convey and guard them At their separation from the Body, by the Ministry of his Angels,
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Gods almighty Power, his eternal Justice, his Infinite Goodness and Love, and his unchangeable Truth, are all engaged to see the faithful crowned with Glory;
God's almighty Power, his Eternal justice, his Infinite goodness and Love, and his unchangeable Truth, Are all engaged to see the faithful crowned with Glory;
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Were we possessed with the same spirit, we should not need to seek for any other confirmation of this Truth than the authority of Scripture, that often repeats the promise of this Crown unto the faithful.
Were we possessed with the same Spirit, we should not need to seek for any other confirmation of this Truth than the Authority of Scripture, that often repeats the promise of this Crown unto the faithful.
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and suffer their hopes to frustrate the design of worldly misfortunes. It seems therefore strange, that Rational Beings should be so great enemies of their good,
and suffer their hope's to frustrate the Design of worldly misfortunes. It seems Therefore strange, that Rational Beings should be so great enemies of their good,
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But we are not to question this Truth, when not onely Scipture but Reason also is able to convince us that it is certain, according to the natural course of things, that he that is faithful unto Christ, must needs attain unto the greatest happiness.
But we Are not to question this Truth, when not only Scripture but Reason also is able to convince us that it is certain, according to the natural course of things, that he that is faithful unto christ, must needs attain unto the greatest happiness.
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I understand the word faithful in the largest acception for a vertuous man; faithful in the management of the several interests with which God hath intrusted him;
I understand the word faithful in the Largest acception for a virtuous man; faithful in the management of the several interests with which God hath Entrusted him;
his desires to content, his wants to sufficiency, and that endeavours to strengthen himself with all the natural and revealed perswasions that are intended to assist our Vertue against the inconveniencies that assault us.
his Desires to content, his Wants to sufficiency, and that endeavours to strengthen himself with all the natural and revealed persuasions that Are intended to assist our Virtue against the inconveniences that assault us.
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The Stoicks, by the strength of nature, did attain unto a seeming insensibility, witness the resolution of Possidonius, in the midst of the tortures of the Gout, he could never be forced to confess it to be a pain:
The Stoics, by the strength of nature, did attain unto a seeming insensibility, witness the resolution of Posidonius, in the midst of the tortures of the Gout, he could never be forced to confess it to be a pain:
It is therefore plain, that he that practises the Rules of Christianity, must needs be happy, not onely in regard of himself, that he renders thereby capable of happiness,
It is Therefore plain, that he that practises the Rules of Christianity, must needs be happy, not only in regard of himself, that he renders thereby capable of happiness,
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But besides this reason which onely proves a natural happiness attainable by a vertuous Christian in this life, we may meet with others in that great proportion or relation between the estates of the faithful on earth and of the Saints in heaven.
But beside this reason which only Proves a natural happiness attainable by a virtuous Christian in this life, we may meet with Others in that great proportion or Relation between the estates of the faithful on earth and of the Saints in heaven.
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Cast your eyes upon both, and tell me, what hinders a soul washed in the blood of Christ, adopted amongst the sons of God, united unto him by his divine Spirit;
Cast your eyes upon both, and tell me, what hinders a soul washed in the blood of christ, adopted among the Sons of God, united unto him by his divine Spirit;
what hinders a soul full of heavenly affections, a soul that bears the Image of God, from an immediate fruition of his presence and favour? If therefore that be granted that may be proved by the experience of the faithful as well as by the authority of Scripture;
what hinders a soul full of heavenly affections, a soul that bears the Image of God, from an immediate fruition of his presence and favour? If Therefore that be granted that may be proved by the experience of the faithful as well as by the Authority of Scripture;
that they do really enjoy a present correspondency with their Creator, and that they do not in vain flatter themselves with the conceits of an extraordidinary possession, of the graces of the divine Spirit,
that they do really enjoy a present correspondency with their Creator, and that they do not in vain flatter themselves with the conceits of an extraordidinary possession, of the graces of the divine Spirit,
because they feel the inward operation of this spirit in their souls, and see a notable change in their dispositions and affections wrought in them by his power alone, that fashions us in the womb;
Because they feel the inward operation of this Spirit in their Souls, and see a notable change in their dispositions and affections wrought in them by his power alone, that fashions us in the womb;
if this be granted with the other priviledges of the Elect, we shall find no difficulty to believe the happy consequences that do naturally flow from thence;
if this be granted with the other privileges of the Elect, we shall find no difficulty to believe the happy consequences that do naturally flow from thence;
that God that favours them with such powerful helps, in order to their perfection, must needs design them for a greater happiness than their present mortality and weakness are capable of:
that God that favours them with such powerful helps, in order to their perfection, must needs Design them for a greater happiness than their present mortality and weakness Are capable of:
That he would never be at such vast expence and care as to provide us with such divine qualities onely for this transitory Being, were our souls to be smother'd in our graves;
That he would never be At such vast expense and care as to provide us with such divine qualities only for this transitory Being, were our Souls to be smothered in our graves;
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This proceeding were not consistent with the Wisdom, Power, Goodness, Veracity and Immutability of God, to receive us into his intimate acquaintance, to bestow upon us the unspeakable mercies that are suitable to it to make us expect future happiness,
This proceeding were not consistent with the Wisdom, Power, goodness, Veracity and Immutability of God, to receive us into his intimate acquaintance, to bestow upon us the unspeakable Mercies that Are suitable to it to make us expect future happiness,
so that besides that the condition of the Elect on Earth, and their present sanctification have a necessary tendency to glorification, God would never have undertaken to render us happy, did he not really resolve to make us so.
so that beside that the condition of the Elect on Earth, and their present sanctification have a necessary tendency to glorification, God would never have undertaken to render us happy, did he not really resolve to make us so.
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and made us able to contemn the miseries of our present condition, to free also the body from all subjection to the Elements? When therefore I see a Christian so far advanced in the Race of Perfection as to leave in a little time the rest of the world at such a vast distance behind, I must needs conclude that he will make a considerable progress if he continues his course:
and made us able to contemn the misery's of our present condition, to free also the body from all subjection to the Elements? When Therefore I see a Christian so Far advanced in the Raze of Perfection as to leave in a little time the rest of the world At such a vast distance behind, I must needs conclude that he will make a considerable progress if he continues his course:
Thus when I see the first Essayes of a Christian to be so glorious in this life, I am forced to conclude that the end of his work will be far more in the other.
Thus when I see the First Essays of a Christian to be so glorious in this life, I am forced to conclude that the end of his work will be Far more in the other.
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and of the honour and perfection unto which they have been advanced, he may justly conceive that they will arrive to an estate suitable to these promising beginnings.
and of the honour and perfection unto which they have been advanced, he may justly conceive that they will arrive to an estate suitable to these promising beginnings.
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In the next place, if we cast an eye upon the natural order which is observed in the disposition of the Creatures, we shall find sufficient Reasons to be perswaded of this Truth.
In the next place, if we cast an eye upon the natural order which is observed in the disposition of the Creatures, we shall find sufficient Reasons to be persuaded of this Truth.
as may appear by his endeavours and desires to obtain it, and by the constitution of his Being? Shall not he attain unto this estate when the union of the soul and body seems to promise it to him, in case he renders not himself incapable of it? Shall not he come to the fruition of God in whom onely his happiness dwells? Is it possible that the power and wisdom that appears so wonderfull in his composition,
as may appear by his endeavours and Desires to obtain it, and by the constitution of his Being? Shall not he attain unto this estate when the Union of the soul and body seems to promise it to him, in case he renders not himself incapable of it? Shall not he come to the fruition of God in whom only his happiness dwells? Is it possible that the power and Wisdom that appears so wonderful in his composition,
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and then tumble him in the dust, without any further care of this Master-piece of the Creation? Or is it possible, that God should suffer such a considerable species of Creatures to be cast away for ever,
and then tumble him in the dust, without any further care of this Masterpiece of the Creation? Or is it possible, that God should suffer such a considerable species of Creatures to be cast away for ever,
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And for whom was Man created? The more he excels the rest in Perfections, the more honourable conceit we may justly have for him for whose Glory he came into the world:
And for whom was Man created? The more he excels the rest in Perfections, the more honourable conceit we may justly have for him for whose Glory he Come into the world:
And from the nature of man, and the place of honour that he maintains amongst the Creatures, we may conclude, that this Prince of the lower World was created onely for the enjoyment of the Prince of the superiour,
And from the nature of man, and the place of honour that he maintains among the Creatures, we may conclude, that this Prince of the lower World was created only for the enjoyment of the Prince of the superior,
Our nature therefore designs us for the immediate fruition of God, and those inward suggestions that perswade us to make our frequent addresses unto him, especially at the sight of imminent dangers, do proceed from this design,
Our nature Therefore designs us for the immediate fruition of God, and those inward suggestions that persuade us to make our frequent Addresses unto him, especially At the sighed of imminent dangers, do proceed from this Design,
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Examine also, I beseech you, wherefore Man onely of all creatures enjoyes a being between the spiritual and the sensitive? wherefore doth he participate of both? Not that he might fall down to a greater conformity with Beasts,
Examine also, I beseech you, Wherefore Man only of all creatures enjoys a being between the spiritual and the sensitive? Wherefore does he participate of both? Not that he might fallen down to a greater conformity with Beasts,
but rather that he might endeavour to ascend to a higher degree; for no other intent man was made with a possibility of elevation, with capacious faculties,
but rather that he might endeavour to ascend to a higher degree; for no other intent man was made with a possibility of elevation, with capacious faculties,
that whoever is faithful to Christ, and labours to follow the rules prescribed by him, must needs according to the natural course of things become happy, which cannot be in a perfect manner,
that whoever is faithful to christ, and labours to follow the rules prescribed by him, must needs according to the natural course of things become happy, which cannot be in a perfect manner,
So that what Nature had intended, and was not able to perform, because of our Apostacy and revolt from a dependency upon God, grace doth fully accomplish in the faithful.
So that what Nature had intended, and was not able to perform, Because of our Apostasy and revolt from a dependency upon God, grace does Fully accomplish in the faithful.
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In the last place, I might bring to confirm this truth the common Reasons upon which the Heathens did build the hopes of a future happiness, and of another life:
In the last place, I might bring to confirm this truth the Common Reasons upon which the heathens did built the hope's of a future happiness, and of Another life:
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From hence Zoroastes, that learned Genius and great Prince taught his Disciples, That the chief care of man should be so to behave himself now, that he might come to happiness hereafter:
From hence Zoroaster, that learned Genius and great Prince taught his Disciples, That the chief care of man should be so to behave himself now, that he might come to happiness hereafter:
Why shall not therefore that same intelligent Being, who created the World, and who onely is able to have formed us in the womb, with all our members so well proportioned, be able to restore us to our subsistance again, seeing there is as great a disposition in the essential parts of the body reduced to ashes, to return to their former shapes,
Why shall not Therefore that same intelligent Being, who created the World, and who only is able to have formed us in the womb, with all our members so well proportioned, be able to restore us to our subsistence again, seeing there is as great a disposition in the essential parts of the body reduced to Ashes, to return to their former shapes,
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The faithful therefore may brave this and all other difficulties in the language of St. Paul, I am perswaded that neither death nor life, &c. shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
The faithful Therefore may brave this and all other difficulties in the language of Saint Paul, I am persuaded that neither death nor life, etc. shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in christ jesus our Lord.
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labour to relish the true pleasures of the soul, and wean your selves from all worldly enjoyments, that they may not hinder your entrance into this estate.
labour to relish the true pleasures of the soul, and wean your selves from all worldly enjoyments, that they may not hinder your Entrance into this estate.
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Tolerantia transitoria Corona aeterna, pugna modica merces immensa, poena levis gloria inestimabilis, dabo tibi post morzem pro morte vitae aeternitatem Aug. de civit. Dei.
Tolerantia transitoria Corona aeterna, pugna Modica merces immensa, poena levis gloria inestimabilis, Dabo tibi post morzem Pro morte vitae aeternitatem Aug. de Civit. Dei.
Conveniens est us sicut damnati habent extremas tenebras ita beati habeant extremam lucem. Basil. lib. Hexa. Caro sine moln & pondera sine deformitate ita ut sit animae ornamentum non tormentum Aug. Serm. 139. de tempor. c. 3.
Conveniens est us sicut Condemned habent extremas Darkness ita Beati habeant extremam lucem. Basil. lib. Hexa. Caro sine moln & pondera sine deformitate ita ut sit Spirits ornamentum non Tormentum Aug. Sermon 139. de tempor. c. 3.
Si ergo potent est Deus facere quod non fuit nonne potest reparare quod fuit? Aug. lib. de catech. Serm. 1. Secret dont oncomprent que quoy que le corps meure. Les formes font pourtant aux cendres leur demeure.
Si ergo potent est Deus facere quod non fuit nonne potest reparare quod fuit? Aug. lib. de Catechism. Sermon 1. Secret doubt oncomprent que quoy que le corpse meure. Les forms font pourtant aux cendres leur demeure.
It signifies not onely a Palm, but another herb mentioned by Dioscor. lib. 4. cap. 151. and by Coel. Rodigin. Resurrectio non est contra naturam. Aug. in Sent. suis.
It signifies not only a Palm, but Another herb mentioned by Dioscor. lib. 4. cap. 151. and by Coel Rodigin. Resurrection non est contra naturam. Aug. in Sent. suis.
