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HEB. XI. 4. — By it he being dead, yet speaketh.
HEBREW. XI. 4. — By it he being dead, yet speaks.
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THIS Chapter is a short Martyrology: An Epitome of the Acts and Monuments of the Church of Old;
THIS Chapter is a short Martyrology: an Epitome of the Acts and Monuments of the Church of Old;
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wherein by an Apostolical hand, guided by the Divine Spirit, a true and faithful Record, a good and honourable Report is made of the noble Acts, Victories, and Triumphs of the faith of the ancient Patriarchs, Prophets and Martyrs, the Worthies of God, of whom the world was not worthy.
wherein by an Apostolical hand, guided by the Divine Spirit, a true and faithful Record, a good and honourable Report is made of the noble Acts, Victories, and Triumphos of the faith of the ancient Patriarchs, prophets and Martyrs, the Worthies of God, of whom the world was not worthy.
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Among these Abel hath the Priority, and leads the Van; to the honour of whose faith three Things are here spoken.
Among these Abel hath the Priority, and leads the Van; to the honour of whose faith three Things Are Here spoken.
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First, The excellency of his sacrifice above his Brothers: By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain.
First, The excellency of his sacrifice above his Brother's: By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain.
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Secondly, The justification of his person in the sight of God: By which faith he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his Gifts.
Secondly, The justification of his person in the sighed of God: By which faith he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his Gifts.
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Thirdly, The preciousness of his memory, the voice and virtue of his remembrance after death. By it he being dead, yet speaketh.
Thirdly, The preciousness of his memory, the voice and virtue of his remembrance After death. By it he being dead, yet speaks.
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This last, as being suitable to our occasion, shall be the subject of our discourse, which must be not according to the merit of the occasion,
This last, as being suitable to our occasion, shall be the Subject of our discourse, which must be not according to the merit of the occasion,
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but according to the weakness of the Orator, and the short time you thought fit to allow me for this solemn service.
but according to the weakness of the Orator, and the short time you Thought fit to allow me for this solemn service.
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By it he being dead, yet speaketh. By it he being dead, yet speaks.
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At the very first reading of these words there may seem a paradox in the Text, much greater than in the Pulpit; Behold!
At the very First reading of these words there may seem a paradox in the Text, much greater than in the Pulpit; Behold!
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here a person naturally dead, Abel, the second man that was born into the world,
Here a person naturally dead, Abel, the second man that was born into the world,
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and the first that dyed, having been dead now five thousand years and upward, he yet speaketh. The dead are indeed altogether deaf, they cannot hear, there is no speaking to them:
and the First that died, having been dead now five thousand Years and upward, he yet speaks. The dead Are indeed altogether deaf, they cannot hear, there is no speaking to them:
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in vain are prayers and supplications made to Saints departed. Abraham is ignorant of us, and Israel knoweth us not:
in vain Are Prayers and supplications made to Saints departed. Abraham is ignorant of us, and Israel Knoweth us not:
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they are as deaf to their Petitioners, as Baal to his Priests; but yet they are not altogether dumb, they may,
they Are as deaf to their Petitioners, as Baal to his Priests; but yet they Are not altogether dumb, they may,
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and they do speak, not formaliter, not vitally and syllabically, by the instruments of the throat, tongue, teeth and lips (as a living man doth) but effective & eminenter, in effect, comprehensively,
and they do speak, not formaliter, not vitally and syllabically, by the Instruments of the throat, tongue, teeth and lips (as a living man does) but effective & Eminently, in Effect, comprehensively,
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as the man is said to speak with his feet, Prov. 6.13. Formal speech is that which holds forth somewhat to the ears of others, which is to be known and understood by them.
as the man is said to speak with his feet, Curae 6.13. Formal speech is that which holds forth somewhat to the ears of Others, which is to be known and understood by them.
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Now when a visible argumentative signification of such things is made to us by the dead,
Now when a visible argumentative signification of such things is made to us by the dead,
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then are they said to speak what the living do learn, or may learn, or ought to learn from the dead, that the dead speak; Being dead, he yet speaketh;
then Are they said to speak what the living do Learn, or may Learn, or ought to Learn from the dead, that the dead speak; Being dead, he yet speaks;
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the word may be rendred passively, he is yet spoken of; he being dead, there is an honourable mention made of him.
the word may be rendered passively, he is yet spoken of; he being dead, there is an honourable mention made of him.
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The active sense seems more probable, but we shall not exclude the passive; Abel being dead, he yet speaketh.
The active sense seems more probable, but we shall not exclude the passive; Abel being dead, he yet speaks.
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What! is this peculiarly attributed to Abel? Is he the only man that speaketh? and are all the rest dumb? No, what is here spoken of Abel, is common unto others;
What! is this peculiarly attributed to Abel? Is he the only man that speaks? and Are all the rest dumb? No, what is Here spoken of Abel, is Common unto Others;
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but it is peculiarly attributed unto Abel for a double reason. 1. Because Abel was the first dead; it is spoken of Abel as the first,
but it is peculiarly attributed unto Abel for a double reason. 1. Because Abel was the First dead; it is spoken of Abel as the First,
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as the representative of all that follow in the estate and condition of Abel.
as the representative of all that follow in the estate and condition of Abel.
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2. It is peculiarly attributed to Abel, because it is especially recorded of him, that after his death he speaketh.
2. It is peculiarly attributed to Abel, Because it is especially recorded of him, that After his death he speaks.
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Gen. 4.10, The voice of thy brothers blood crieth unto me from the ground. Gen. 4.10, The voice of thy Brother's blood cries unto me from the ground.
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That dead Saints do yet speak, is the general truth from the Text, which is peculiarly exemplified in the instance of Abel: Abel being dead, yet speaketh. That dead Saints do yet speak, is the general truth from the Text, which is peculiarly exemplified in the instance of Abel: Abel being dead, yet speaks.
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Speaking in the Text, must be understood in a sense of eminency and dignity, speaking somewhat worthy to be heard and observed.Speaking in the Text, must be understood in a sense of eminency and dignity, speaking somewhat worthy to be herd and observed.
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This is not an attribute to be allowed to every dead person. Alas!
This is not an attribute to be allowed to every dead person. Alas!
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what do the ignorant, worldling, debased, debauched, prophane generation of men being dead, speak? They speak, it may be as the Psalmist saith, Psal. 36.1, The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, There is no fear of God before his eyes.
what do the ignorant, worldling, debased, debauched, profane generation of men being dead, speak? They speak, it may be as the Psalmist Says, Psalm 36.1, The Transgression of the wicked Says within my heart, There is no Fear of God before his eyes.
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They speak folly, vanity, violence, wickedness and forgetfulness of God; nothing else do they speak worthy to be heard.
They speak folly, vanity, violence, wickedness and forgetfulness of God; nothing Else do they speak worthy to be herd.
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God indeed sometimes by his remarkable Providences, and some notorious Judgments, makes them to speak when they are dead,
God indeed sometime by his remarkable Providences, and Some notorious Judgments, makes them to speak when they Are dead,
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but as a wrecked Ship upon the Sands or Rocks speak unto the Mariners that is in a dangerous Sea or Voyage;
but as a wrecked Ship upon the Sands or Rocks speak unto the Mariners that is in a dangerous Sea or Voyage;
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so Achan being dead, spoke unto the covetous; Zimry and Cozby speak unto the adulterer; so Herod being dead, speaks to the proud;
so achan being dead, spoke unto the covetous; Zimri and Cozbi speak unto the adulterer; so Herod being dead, speaks to the proud;
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so Ananias and Saphira speak to the lyars;
so Ananias and Sapphira speak to the liars;
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but of themselves, freely, directly, and intentionally, they speak nothing, they are silent in the grave, Psal. 31.17. They neither speak to the profit of others, nor are they spoken of to their own honour:
but of themselves, freely, directly, and intentionally, they speak nothing, they Are silent in the grave, Psalm 31.17. They neither speak to the profit of Others, nor Are they spoken of to their own honour:
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This is the honour of the Saints of God, to speak when they are dead. By faith Abel being dead, yet speaketh;
This is the honour of the Saints of God, to speak when they Are dead. By faith Abel being dead, yet speaks;
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By the precious Graces with which the Saints are enriched; by the holy life they have expressed;
By the precious Graces with which the Saints Are enriched; by the holy life they have expressed;
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by the good works they have wrought; by the pious examples they have set before their generation;
by the good works they have wrought; by the pious Examples they have Set before their generation;
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by the eminent service they have done to God and his Church; by their sharp tryals and temptations;
by the eminent service they have done to God and his Church; by their sharp trials and temptations;
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by their bitter Sufferings and Martyrdoms, wherein they have been more than Conquerors: By these the Saints, being dead, yet speak:
by their bitter Sufferings and Martyrdoms, wherein they have been more than Conquerors: By these the Saints, being dead, yet speak:
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they speak to purpose, for the vindication of truth, to the shame of wickedness; they speak to the honour of Religion;
they speak to purpose, for the vindication of truth, to the shame of wickedness; they speak to the honour of Religion;
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they speak to the furtherance of the Gospel;
they speak to the furtherance of the Gospel;
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they speak to the conviction, correction, instruction, edification, and salvation of the living: they speak to the glory of God. This general truth we shall speak of in the particular instance of Abel: Abel being dead, yet speaketh:
they speak to the conviction, correction, instruction, edification, and salvation of the living: they speak to the glory of God. This general truth we shall speak of in the particular instance of Abel: Abel being dead, yet speaks:
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he speaketh to us, and he speaks to God.
he speaks to us, and he speaks to God.
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Abel speaks to us in a fivefold respect, or under a fivefold consideration. Abel yet speaks.Abel speaks to us in a fivefold respect, or under a fivefold consideration. Abel yet speaks.
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Abel, a man being dead, yet speaks. Abel, a believer, being dead, yet speaks. Abel, a worshipper of God, being dead, yet speaketh.Abel, a man being dead, yet speaks. Abel, a believer, being dead, yet speaks. Abel, a worshipper of God, being dead, yet speaks.
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Abel, a Priest or Teacher, being dead, yet speaketh. Abel, a Martyr, being dead, yet speaketh.Abel, a Priest or Teacher, being dead, yet speaks. Abel, a Martyr, being dead, yet speaks.
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1. Abel, a man, being dead, yet speaketh; and this is it he speaks, he speaks death to us all.
1. Abel, a man, being dead, yet speaks; and this is it he speaks, he speaks death to us all.
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Oh my Brethren and Sisters, the Sons and Daughters of my Father Adam; ye are all mortals, mortality is your property;
O my Brothers and Sisters, the Sons and Daughters of my Father Adam; you Are all mortals, mortality is your property;
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there is a principle of corruption in you, and death hastneth. Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return, said God to Adam, Gen. 3.19. Probatum est, saith Abel, being dead;
there is a principle of corruption in you, and death hasteneth. Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return, said God to Adam, Gen. 3.19. Probatum est, Says Abel, being dead;
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Gods word is truth, take me for an instance. Abel, vanity is the signification of it, and that is my name.
God's word is truth, take me for an instance. Abel, vanity is the signification of it, and that is my name.
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Every man at his best estate is altogether vanity, Psal. 39. Particularly, Abel a man being dead, yet speaketh: Every man At his best estate is altogether vanity, Psalm 39. Particularly, Abel a man being dead, yet speaks:
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He speaketh unto the young man, death may overtake thee in thy youth: Abel, he might be forty, or fifty, or sixty years of age when he dyed;
He speaks unto the young man, death may overtake thee in thy youth: Abel, he might be forty, or fifty, or sixty Years of age when he died;
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but this was a young man then;
but this was a young man then;
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that was a small age in that age of the world, when the age of man was seven,
that was a small age in that age of the world, when the age of man was seven,
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or eight, or nine hundred years, or upward.
or eight, or nine hundred Years, or upward.
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Why then, what assurance canst thou have, that thou art far from death, who in the course of nature hast forty or fifty years to live before thee,
Why then, what assurance Canst thou have, that thou art Far from death, who in the course of nature hast forty or fifty Years to live before thee,
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when Abel is cut off from the land of the living, who had in the same course of nature as many hundreds of years of life before him,
when Abel is Cut off from the land of the living, who had in the same course of nature as many hundreds of Years of life before him,
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as thou hast half scores?
as thou hast half scores?
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2. Abel, a man being dead, speaketh to the strong: Death may overcome thee in thy strength.
2. Abel, a man being dead, speaks to the strong: Death may overcome thee in thy strength.
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No question but Abel was come to strength of years, and that age was much stronger than this,
No question but Abel was come to strength of Years, and that age was much Stronger than this,
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when out of the loins of one, the immediate issue might be an hundred-fold and more.
when out of the loins of one, the immediate issue might be an hundredfold and more.
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What then speaks Abel, being dead? Glory not, O strong man, in thy strength.
What then speaks Abel, being dead? Glory not, Oh strong man, in thy strength.
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Remember thy beauty, thy vigour, thy maturity, thy marrow and fatness, the courage of thy heart, the stoutness and straitness of thy body, the dexterity of thine arms and legs, cannot withstand the assaulting enemy,
remember thy beauty, thy vigour, thy maturity, thy marrow and fatness, the courage of thy heart, the stoutness and straitness of thy body, the dexterity of thine arms and legs, cannot withstand the assaulting enemy,
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but must yield up themselves to the force of prevailing death. 3. Abel, a man being dead, yet speaketh;
but must yield up themselves to the force of prevailing death. 3. Abel, a man being dead, yet speaks;
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he speaketh to the secure and unprovided; death may surprize thee unawares. Abel in the Field;he speaks to the secure and unprovided; death may surprise thee unawares. Abel in the Field;
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Abel about the works of his Calling; Abel conversing with his Brother; Abel, to whom death was so much a stranger, that he never saw it;Abel about the works of his Calling; Abel conversing with his Brother; Abel, to whom death was so much a stranger, that he never saw it;
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who would have thought that Abel went out into the field to dye? Thus Abel was taken in his calling, Nabal in his feasting, Belteshazzar in his cups, Herod in his pomp; the rich fool promising himself ease and merriment, all spake the same thing.
who would have Thought that Abel went out into the field to die? Thus Abel was taken in his calling, Nabal in his feasting, Belteshazzar in his cups, Herod in his pomp; the rich fool promising himself ease and merriment, all spoke the same thing.
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4. And lastly, Abel, a man, being dead, yet speaketh unto all; Death may kill thee with thine own weapon.
4. And lastly, Abel, a man, being dead, yet speaks unto all; Death may kill thee with thine own weapon.
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A brother is born for adversity; a brother is born for a help in danger, for a defence and safeguard;
A brother is born for adversity; a brother is born for a help in danger, for a defence and safeguard;
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Oh, but yet by a brother doth Abel dye.
O, but yet by a brother does Abel die.
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What then speaks Abel, being dead? Why, so frail is thy life, that thy food, thy physick, thy house, thy horse, thy sword, thy servant, thy friend, thy brother,
What then speaks Abel, being dead? Why, so frail is thy life, that thy food, thy physic, thy house, thy horse, thy sword, thy servant, thy friend, thy brother,
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yea, thy self may be thy death. Abel, a man, being dead, yet speaketh. Secondly, Abel a believer, being dead, yet speaketh.
yea, thy self may be thy death. Abel, a man, being dead, yet speaks. Secondly, Abel a believer, being dead, yet speaks.
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What speaks he? He speaks, 1. The grace of God to be most free: he hath mercy on whom he will have mercy.
What speaks he? He speaks, 1. The grace of God to be most free: he hath mercy on whom he will have mercy.
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It is Grace that makes the difference between one man and another.
It is Grace that makes the difference between one man and Another.
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Abel and Cain, both Children of one and the same Father, both lying together in one and the same womb,Abel and Cain, both Children of one and the same Father, both lying together in one and the same womb,
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as twins probably, both partakers of one and the same means, both commended to God in one and the same prayer:
as twins probably, both partakers of one and the same means, both commended to God in one and the same prayer:
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Abel the younger, and Cain the elder, and yet behold Abel is a believer, and Cain is a murderer;Abel the younger, and Cain the elder, and yet behold Abel is a believer, and Cain is a murderer;
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Abel is loved, and Cain is hated; Abel righteous, and Cain wicked; Abel is justified, and Cain is condemned;Abel is loved, and Cain is hated; Abel righteous, and Cain wicked; Abel is justified, and Cain is condemned;
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Abel the Child of God, and Cain a Child of the Devil. What speaks Abel, being dead, but this, That grace makes the difference.Abel the Child of God, and Cain a Child of the devil. What speaks Abel, being dead, but this, That grace makes the difference.
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2. Abel a believer, being dead, yet speaketh. Righteousness is by faith, not by works.
2. Abel a believer, being dead, yet speaks. Righteousness is by faith, not by works.
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By faith he obtained witness that he was righteous. Cain had his works, but he had no faith.
By faith he obtained witness that he was righteous. Cain had his works, but he had no faith.
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Cain sacrificed, but believed not. Cain is unrighteous. Cain is condemned.Cain sacrificed, but believed not. Cain is unrighteous. Cain is condemned.
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Abel hath works and faith too. Abel offereth and believeth. Abel is righteous, he is justified, God hath respect unto Abel. Justification is by faith.Abel hath works and faith too. Abel Offereth and Believeth. Abel is righteous, he is justified, God hath respect unto Abel. Justification is by faith.
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3. Abel a believer, being dead, yet speaketh; That it is a happy advantage to live under means.
3. Abel a believer, being dead, yet speaks; That it is a happy advantage to live under means.
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Abel believed, Whence hath he his faith? from God as the Author, from God as the principle:Abel believed, Whence hath he his faith? from God as the Author, from God as the principle:
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But what, without means? No, Abel had the happy instruction of a Father, and he was taught the law by a holy Mother. The Patriarchs were Priests and Prophets in their own families.
But what, without means? No, Abel had the happy instruction of a Father, and he was taught the law by a holy Mother. The Patriarchs were Priests and prophets in their own families.
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Adam taught his Children the fear of the Lord. Abel then being dead, yet speaks this in the language of the New Testament;Adam taught his Children the Fear of the Lord. Abel then being dead, yet speaks this in the language of the New Testament;
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Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God; blessed are they that hear the joyful sound thereof.Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God; blessed Are they that hear the joyful found thereof.
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4. Abel a believer, being dead, yet speaketh this, That the grace of God doth not priviledg from the greatest crosses;
4. Abel a believer, being dead, yet speaks this, That the grace of God does not privilege from the greatest Crosses;
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of all evils, death is the forest, death is the most grievous.
of all evils, death is the forest, death is the most grievous.
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Skin for skin, and all that a man hath will he give for his life, was a truth, though a lyar spoke it.Skin for skin, and all that a man hath will he give for his life, was a truth, though a liar spoke it.
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Abel, a Saint in grace, and in favour with God, yet he dyed: he dyed a violent death, by the hand of his brother.Abel, a Saint in grace, and in favour with God, yet he died: he died a violent death, by the hand of his brother.
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It was not an enemy, then I could have born it, (saith David ) neither was it he that hated me, that lifted up his hand against me: It was not an enemy, then I could have born it, (Says David) neither was it he that hated me, that lifted up his hand against me:
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but thou, O man, my brother, mine equal, mine acquaintance: this was the wounding of his heart.but thou, Oh man, my brother, mine equal, mine acquaintance: this was the wounding of his heart.
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What speaks he? If grace exempts not from death, from such a death, with such circumstances, much less from lesser evils:
What speaks he? If grace exempts not from death, from such a death, with such Circumstances, much less from lesser evils:
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God scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 5. Lastly, Abel a believer being dead, yet speaketh;God scourges every son whom he receives. 5. Lastly, Abel a believer being dead, yet speaks;
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What? The greatest crosses shall not make void the grace of God. Abel died, he is bel•ved of God still; Abel dyed, he is righteous Abel still;
What? The greatest Crosses shall not make void the grace of God. Abel died, he is bel•ved of God still; Abel died, he is righteous Abel still;
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he speaks this, That God knows the souls of his Saints in their adversities. God chuseth the Saints in the furnace of affliction:
he speaks this, That God knows the Souls of his Saints in their adversities. God chooseth the Saints in the furnace of affliction:
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He tells their wandrings, and puts their tears into his bottle:
He tells their wanderings, and puts their tears into his Bottle:
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The supplication of the Saints come before him, their desires and their groans are not hid from him.
The supplication of the Saints come before him, their Desires and their groans Are not hid from him.
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Thus Abel a believer, being dead, yet speaketh. Thirdly, Abel a worshipper of God being dead, yet speaketh;
Thus Abel a believer, being dead, yet speaks. Thirdly, Abel a worshipper of God being dead, yet speaks;
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what speaks he as a worshipper of God? 1. God is to be worshipped by us:
what speaks he as a worshipper of God? 1. God is to be worshipped by us:
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His holy example speaks this, God is to be worshipped as the Author of our beings,
His holy Exampl speaks this, God is to be worshipped as the Author of our beings,
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as the Lord of our lives, as the Father of our spirits, as the God of our mercies,
as the Lord of our lives, as the Father of our spirits, as the God of our Mercies,
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as our King and Lawgiver, the Mighty, the Almighty Jehovah, our Saviour and Redeemer, whose we are,
as our King and Lawgiver, the Mighty, the Almighty Jehovah, our Saviour and Redeemer, whose we Are,
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and who we ought to serve;
and who we ought to serve;
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we are not our own, not our own free-men, not independent beings, but we are made by the power of God, we are maintained by the providence of God, we are bought with the blood of God, we were subject to the Law of God, we are bound by the Covenant of God,
we Are not our own, not our own freemen, not independent beings, but we Are made by the power of God, we Are maintained by the providence of God, we Are bought with the blood of God, we were Subject to the Law of God, we Are bound by the Covenant of God,
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and therefore ought to live to the glory of God.
and Therefore ought to live to the glory of God.
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2. Abel a worshipper of God, being dead, yet speaketh, That God that is to be worshipped, is to be worshipped by faith.
2. Abel a worshipper of God, being dead, yet speaks, That God that is to be worshipped, is to be worshipped by faith.
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By faith he offered a more excellent sacrifice, by faith he worshipped God. The worship of God in faith, is a worship of Gods own constitution.
By faith he offered a more excellent sacrifice, by faith he worshipped God. The worship of God in faith, is a worship of God's own constitution.
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God is not to be worshipped by mens inventions, but by his own appointments. God is to be worshipped, not as we will, but as he commands.
God is not to be worshipped by men's Inventions, but by his own appointments. God is to be worshipped, not as we will, but as he commands.
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3. Abel, as a worshipper of God, being dead, yet speaketh, That God is to be worshipped with our best.
3. Abel, as a worshipper of God, being dead, yet speaks, That God is to be worshipped with our best.
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Abel he brought of the firstlings of his flock, of the fat thereof, Gen. 4. of the best.Abel he brought of the firstlings of his flock, of the fat thereof, Gen. 4. of the best.
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The last, or the least, the torn, the blind, the lame, the weak, the sick, the dregs of our beings, the weakness of our age, the deadness of our hearts, the coldness of our affections, the exercise of our bodies;
The last, or the least, the torn, the blind, the lame, the weak, the sick, the dregs of our beings, the weakness of our age, the deadness of our hearts, the coldness of our affections, the exercise of our bodies;
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this alone is not to be offered unto God, for he is a great King:
this alone is not to be offered unto God, for he is a great King:
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but the kindness of our youth, the ripeness of our age, the strength of our parts, the zeal of our affections, the intentions of our hearts, the health of our bodies, our whole hearts, all our souls, and all our strength;
but the kindness of our youth, the ripeness of our age, the strength of our parts, the zeal of our affections, the intentions of our hearts, the health of our bodies, our Whole hearts, all our Souls, and all our strength;
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the best improvement we can make of our selves, is an offering becoming the great God.
the best improvement we can make of our selves, is an offering becoming the great God.
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4. Abel, a worshipper of God, being dead, yet speaketh, That the best offerings that we make unto God, are not acceptable but through a Mediator.
4. Abel, a worshipper of God, being dead, yet speaks, That the best offerings that we make unto God, Are not acceptable but through a Mediator.
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God testified of Abels gifts, because they were offered by faith through Jesus Christ. The best we can tender to God, is not worthy of Gods acceptation as from us,
God testified of Abel's Gifts, Because they were offered by faith through jesus christ. The best we can tender to God, is not worthy of God's acceptation as from us,
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but it must be recommended by the Mediator; and without faith Cains offering signified nothing; God had no respect to Cain nor to his offering.
but it must be recommended by the Mediator; and without faith Cains offering signified nothing; God had no respect to Cain nor to his offering.
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Thus Abel as a worshipper of God, being dead, yet speaketh. Fourthly, Abel as a Priest or Teacher, being dead, yet speaketh.
Thus Abel as a worshipper of God, being dead, yet speaks. Fourthly, Abel as a Priest or Teacher, being dead, yet speaks.
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It's very probable, that Abel had a distinct Family, as Cain also had;
It's very probable, that Abel had a distinct Family, as Cain also had;
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and each had their considerable stocks in the world, for they offered to God of their own;
and each had their considerable stocks in the world, for they offered to God of their own;
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and so Abel in his Family was a priest and teacher. However, suppose Abel were yet remainining in the Family of his Father Adam, yet he was the eldest but one, born with Cain (probably) and withal was the person next to Adam that was taught of God.
and so Abel in his Family was a priest and teacher. However, suppose Abel were yet remainining in the Family of his Father Adam, yet he was the eldest but one, born with Cain (probably) and withal was the person next to Adam that was taught of God.
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Abel was a person instructed in the knowledg of Religion, and of a holy and exemplary life and conversation, and so he must needs be accounted a very useful Instrument for the hand of God to work by in the hearts of those of that generation. Abel being dead yet speaketh.Abel was a person instructed in the knowledge of Religion, and of a holy and exemplary life and Conversation, and so he must needs be accounted a very useful Instrument for the hand of God to work by in the hearts of those of that generation. Abel being dead yet speaks.
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What doth he speak? He speaks this, That God hath no need of the most hopeful and likely Instruments for his Churches service.
What does he speak? He speaks this, That God hath no need of the most hopeful and likely Instruments for his Churches service.
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Though Abel dye, the Church shall not dye, Religion shall not dye, no elect soul shall be lost for want of Abel. The purpose of God shall stand.
Though Abel die, the Church shall not die, Religion shall not die, no elect soul shall be lost for want of Abel. The purpose of God shall stand.
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God is not beholden to means, much less to this means, or that, or another, though never so likely.
God is not beholden to means, much less to this means, or that, or Another, though never so likely.
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It is all one to an Almighty Power to save by means, or without means; to save by few Instruments, or by many;
It is all one to an Almighty Power to save by means, or without means; to save by few Instruments, or by many;
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by weak Instruments, or by strong. Joseph was an eminent Instrument for the planting, for the protecting, for the providing for,
by weak Instruments, or by strong. Joseph was an eminent Instrument for the planting, for the protecting, for the providing for,
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for the ordering, advancing, and priviledging of the Family of Jacob, the Church of God in the Land of Egypt; but Joseph is a mortal man, Joseph must dye;
for the ordering, advancing, and privileging of the Family of Jacob, the Church of God in the Land of Egypt; but Joseph is a Mortal man, Joseph must die;
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What then? Must the Church of God fail in Egypt? must Israel perish in the Land of Ham? No certainly;
What then? Must the Church of God fail in Egypt? must Israel perish in the Land of Ham? No Certainly;
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Joseph spake to his brethren, I dye; but what then? God shall surely visit you. Gen. 50.24.Joseph spoke to his brothers, I die; but what then? God shall surely visit you. Gen. 50.24.
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Fifthly and lastly, Abel a martyr being dead, yet speaketh. What doth he speak? He speaks
Fifthly and lastly, Abel a martyr being dead, yet speaks. What does he speak? He speaks
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1. As God spake, Gen. 3.15, I will put enmity between her seed and thy seed.
1. As God spoke, Gen. 3.15, I will put enmity between her seed and thy seed.
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Abel subscribes the enmity between the seed of the woman and the seed of the Serpent, the Saint and the sinner, the just and the unjust, the righteous and the unrighteous, the holy and the prophane;Abel subscribes the enmity between the seed of the woman and the seed of the Serpent, the Saint and the sinner, the just and the unjust, the righteous and the unrighteous, the holy and the profane;
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they are opposite one unto another, as light unto darkness, as life unto death, as east unto west, as heaven unto hell.
they Are opposite one unto Another, as Light unto darkness, as life unto death, as east unto west, as heaven unto hell.
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There can be no accommodation, no accord or agreement between them. What agreement is between Christ and Belial?
There can be no accommodation, no accord or agreement between them. What agreement is between christ and Belial?
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2. Abel a martyr being dead yet speaketh:
2. Abel a martyr being dead yet speaks:
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What doth he speak? even as our Saviour speaks Mat. 10.21, The brother shall deliver up the brother to death,
What does he speak? even as our Saviour speaks Mathew 10.21, The brother shall deliver up the brother to death,
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and the father the child, and the child shall rise up against the parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. and the father the child, and the child shall rise up against the Parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.
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There is no hatred like the hatred of Religion. This enmity of Religion it offereth violence to Nature, it breaketh the strongest obligations;
There is no hatred like the hatred of Religion. This enmity of Religion it Offereth violence to Nature, it breaks the Strongest obligations;
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it blots out of a mans mind the memory of the Father that begat him, and the mother that bare him, and the paps that gave him suck:
it blots out of a men mind the memory of the Father that begat him, and the mother that bore him, and the paps that gave him suck:
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It forgetteth natural relation and affection, and debaseth man into a beast, a Devil incarnate; Mic. 7.6. there are many instances to the same purpose.
It forgetteth natural Relation and affection, and debaseth man into a beast, a devil incarnate; Mic. 7.6. there Are many instances to the same purpose.
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3. Abel a Martyr, being dead, yet speaketh;
3. Abel a Martyr, being dead, yet speaks;
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and what speaks he? as Paul, 2 Tim. 3.12, all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, must suffer persecution.
and what speaks he? as Paul, 2 Tim. 3.12, all that will live godly in christ jesus, must suffer persecution.
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Christ and the Cross, Religion and Persecution, Holiness and Afflictions, these are bound together by a bond that cannot be broken.
christ and the Cross, Religion and Persecution, Holiness and Afflictions, these Are bound together by a bound that cannot be broken.
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The Saints of God are strangers in the world, and must expect to meet with hard things.
The Saints of God Are Strangers in the world, and must expect to meet with hard things.
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The Saints of God are warriers and soldiers under the banner of Jesus Christ, against the world,
The Saints of God Are warriors and Soldiers under the banner of jesus christ, against the world,
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and must expect sometimes to meet with blows.
and must expect sometime to meet with blows.
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The Saints of God are travellers in a strange Countrey, they are travellers in a way towards their home, which is Heaven,
The Saints of God Are travellers in a strange Country, they Are travellers in a Way towards their home, which is Heaven,
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and they must expect sometimes to meet with dirty ways and foul weather. 4. Abel a martyr, being dead, yet speaketh:
and they must expect sometime to meet with dirty ways and foul weather. 4. Abel a martyr, being dead, yet speaks:
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What speaks he? as David, Psal. 116.15. precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints.
What speaks he? as David, Psalm 116.15. precious in the sighed of the Lord is the death of his Saints.
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The death of his martyred Saints especially is precious. The death of his Saints is precious.
The death of his martyred Saints especially is precious. The death of his Saints is precious.
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The death of Abel was precious in the sight of God: He takes special notice of it, Gen. 14.9,10. God presently meets with Cain, and saith, Cain, where is thy brother Abel? What hast thou done? God makes inquisition for the blood of Abel;
The death of Abel was precious in the sighed of God: He Takes special notice of it, Gen. 14.9,10. God presently meets with Cain, and Says, Cain, where is thy brother Abel? What hast thou done? God makes inquisition for the blood of Abel;
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ay, but saith God unto Abel, being dead, Hast thou lost thy life for my sake? Is thy blood shed for thy love unto me? I will avenge thee on thine enemy with eternal death,
ay, but Says God unto Abel, being dead, Hast thou lost thy life for my sake? Is thy blood shed for thy love unto me? I will avenge thee on thine enemy with Eternal death,
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and recompence thee with eternal life. 5. Lastly, Abel a Martyr, being dead, yet speaketh.
and recompense thee with Eternal life. 5. Lastly, Abel a Martyr, being dead, yet speaks.
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What speaks he? as Paul, Acts 17.31, God hath appointed a day in which he will judg the world.
What speaks he? as Paul, Acts 17.31, God hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world.
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Abels Martyrdom speaks, That the wrongs and injuries done to the righteous, to the Saints of God in the world, do undoubtedly speak, that there shall be a judgment-day, which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, seeing it is a righteous thing with God to render tribulation to them that trouble you. Abel's Martyrdom speaks, That the wrongs and injuries done to the righteous, to the Saints of God in the world, do undoubtedly speak, that there shall be a Judgment day, which is a manifest token of the righteous judgement of God, seeing it is a righteous thing with God to render tribulation to them that trouble you.
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Violence and wrongs, injuries and oppressions, shall not always triumph as they do.
Violence and wrongs, injuries and oppressions, shall not always triumph as they do.
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God will one day cause Justice to take the Throne, and to reign over his enemies.
God will one day cause justice to take the Throne, and to Reign over his enemies.
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Thus Abel being dead, yet speaketh;
Thus Abel being dead, yet speaks;
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as a man, as a believer, as a worshipper of God, as a Teacher, as a Martyr.
as a man, as a believer, as a worshipper of God, as a Teacher, as a Martyr.
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Secondly, Abel being dead, yet speaketh: He speaketh unto God.
Secondly, Abel being dead, yet speaks: He speaks unto God.
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1. He speaketh to God, first by his prayers and supplications. Abel, a worshipper of God, no question was a praying Saint, it was part of his worship; and his prayers yet speak.
1. He speaks to God, First by his Prayers and supplications. Abel, a worshipper of God, no question was a praying Saint, it was part of his worship; and his Prayers yet speak.
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We believe the communion of Saints, one considerable part whereof is this, a participiation of one anothers prayers.
We believe the communion of Saints, one considerable part whereof is this, a participation of one another's Prayers.
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All the members of the Church, the Saints that follow after, they fare the better for those that went before.
All the members of the Church, the Saints that follow After, they fare the better for those that went before.
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The first age of the Church contributes to all ages following, and every particular believer contributes to the whole.
The First age of the Church contributes to all ages following, and every particular believer contributes to the Whole.
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The prayers of Abel for the Church of God that was to come, they are yet before the Lord;
The Prayers of Abel for the Church of God that was to come, they Are yet before the Lord;
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his eyes are yet upon them, as they are recorded upon the file in heaven: his ear is yet hearing them.
his eyes Are yet upon them, as they Are recorded upon the file in heaven: his ear is yet hearing them.
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By his prayers, Abel being dead, yet speaketh unto God.
By his Prayers, Abel being dead, yet speaks unto God.
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2. Abel being dead, yet speaketh unto God by his blood. When he was dead, said God to Cain, The voice of thy brothers blood crieth unto me from the earth.
2. Abel being dead, yet speaks unto God by his blood. When he was dead, said God to Cain, The voice of thy Brother's blood cries unto me from the earth.
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The Martyrs blood, it crieth against Cain for vengeance, which is not yet fully executed;
The Martyrs blood, it cries against Cain for vengeance, which is not yet Fully executed;
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it cryes yet to God for himself, that God would make him reparation and satisfaction, that God would restore to him the life that Cain took away:
it cries yet to God for himself, that God would make him reparation and satisfaction, that God would restore to him the life that Cain took away:
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it still cries, and it shall cry until the day of Resurrection. Abels blood yet crieth unto God;
it still cries, and it shall cry until the day of Resurrection. Abel's blood yet cries unto God;
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not only against Cain, but it cryeth unto God against all the generation of the Cainites, against all the persecutors of the Church of God;
not only against Cain, but it Cries unto God against all the generation of the Cainites, against all the persecutors of the Church of God;
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for all persecutors following, in respect of Abel, are as Saul, in respect of Stephen ▪ they are consenting to his death.
for all persecutors following, in respect of Abel, Are as Saul, in respect of Stephen ▪ they Are consenting to his death.
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For had the present generation of persecutors lived in the days of Abel, they would as well as Cain have imbrued their hands in the blood of Abel. Tremble at this then, oh ye generation of persecutors!
For had the present generation of persecutors lived in the days of Abel, they would as well as Cain have imbrued their hands in the blood of Abel. Tremble At this then, o you generation of persecutors!
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Abels blood crieth unto God from the earth against you.Abel's blood cries unto God from the earth against you.
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The souls from under the altar of those that were slain for the testimony of Jesus, cry unto God perpetually, How long, Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judg and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? and what is it that they cry for unto the Lord,
The Souls from under the altar of those that were slave for the testimony of jesus, cry unto God perpetually, How long, Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? and what is it that they cry for unto the Lord,
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but that which our Saviour said? Mat. 23.25.
but that which our Saviour said? Mathew 23.25.
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That upon these persecutors may come all the righteous blood that hath been shed, from the blood of righteous Abel, That upon these persecutors may come all the righteous blood that hath been shed, from the blood of righteous Abel,
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unto the blood of the last martyr that shall be slain upon the earth. Abel being dead, he thus speaketh unto us, and he thus speaketh unto God.unto the blood of the last martyr that shall be slave upon the earth. Abel being dead, he thus speaks unto us, and he thus speaks unto God.
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Take the words now in a passive sense; Abel being dead, is yet spoken of:
Take the words now in a passive sense; Abel being dead, is yet spoken of:
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he obtained a good report, as it is said ver. 2. He is spoken of by God in holy Writ, to the intent that he may be spoken of by man.
he obtained a good report, as it is said ver. 2. He is spoken of by God in holy Writ, to the intent that he may be spoken of by man.
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God doth make an honourable mention of Abel, and therein commends him to his Church, that an honourable mention may be made of him;
God does make an honourable mention of Abel, and therein commends him to his Church, that an honourable mention may be made of him;
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for whereever this Scripture shall be read and preached, this also that Abel hath done and suffered shall be spoken of, Abels Faith and Righteousness; Abels good and holy Conversation;
for wherever this Scripture shall be read and preached, this also that Abel hath done and suffered shall be spoken of, Abel's Faith and Righteousness; Abel's good and holy Conversation;
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Abels Sufferings and Martyrdom shall be spoken of for an honourable memorial of him.Abel's Sufferings and Martyrdom shall be spoken of for an honourable memorial of him.
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The memory of the just is blessed, Prov. 10.7, but the name of the wicked shall rot. The memory of the just is blessed, Curae 10.7, but the name of the wicked shall rot.
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We read in the 6th of Gen. of Giants in the earth, mighty men, and men of Renown;
We read in the 6th of Gen. of Giants in the earth, mighty men, and men of Renown;
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Giants in stature, and Giants in nature; Giants in state, condition, and quality in the world, and Giants too in wickedness;
Giants in stature, and Giants in nature; Giants in state, condition, and quality in the world, and Giants too in wickedness;
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but there is not one of their names mentioned in all the Scripture.
but there is not one of their names mentioned in all the Scripture.
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Abel, and Seth, and Enos, and Cainan, and Mahaliel, and Jared, and Methusala, and Lamech, and Noah: These have their names recorded,Abel, and Seth, and Enos, and Cainan, and Mahaliel, and Jared, and Methuselah, and Lamech, and Noah: These have their names recorded,
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and perpetuated with honour from the beginning of the world, to the end thereof, while these Giants in wickedness, both persons and names are gone down in silence,
and perpetuated with honour from the beginning of the world, to the end thereof, while these Giants in wickedness, both Persons and names Are gone down in silence,
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and buried in the •and of forgetfulness.
and buried in the •and of forgetfulness.
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We read the names of many sinners that are mentioned in Holy Writ, but with shame enough.
We read the names of many Sinners that Are mentioned in Holy Writ, but with shame enough.
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Of bloody Cain; of hunting Nimrod; of hard-hearted Pharaoh; of a painted Jezabel; of an incorrigible Ahab; of proud Herod; of an ambitious Diotrophes: But what are these to a Martyr Abel? To a righteous Noah, A faithful Abraham, A plain-hearted Jacob, A meek Moses, a zealous Phineas; A praying Samuel, A patient Job, A penitent Peter? Let men boast and glory,
Of bloody Cain; of hunting Nimrod; of hardhearted Pharaoh; of a painted Jezebel; of an incorrigible Ahab; of proud Herod; of an ambitious Diotrephes: But what Are these to a Martyr Abel? To a righteous Noah, A faithful Abraham, A plainhearted Jacob, A meek Moses, a zealous Phinehas; A praying Samuel, A patient Job, A penitent Peter? Let men boast and glory,
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and brag of their birth, and power, and wit, and authority, and dignity, and preferment: Let them boast of these:
and brag of their birth, and power, and wit, and Authority, and dignity, and preferment: Let them boast of these:
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true Religion is the true honour. Abel being dead, yet speaketh; and being dead, he is yet spoken of.
true Religion is the true honour. Abel being dead, yet speaks; and being dead, he is yet spoken of.
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We have now spoken to the Text as it is in it self. Let us now apply it to our occasion;
We have now spoken to the Text as it is in it self. Let us now apply it to our occasion;
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That dead Saints do yet speak, that is the general truth to which we have hitherto spoken in the particular instance of Abel: but instances of this kind and nature are more than one.
That dead Saints do yet speak, that is the general truth to which we have hitherto spoken in the particular instance of Abel: but instances of this kind and nature Are more than one.
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Let us speak therefore to the general truth again in another instance; invert only the name, change Abel for Newcomen, and read the Text of him; he being dead, yet speaketh.
Let us speak Therefore to the general truth again in Another instance; invert only the name, change Abel for Newcomen, and read the Text of him; he being dead, yet speaks.
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Being dead, did I say? What, art thou dead, Oh thou blessed soul! Oh! killing, wounding word! could I bleed for thee!
Being dead, did I say? What, art thou dead, O thou blessed soul! Oh! killing, wounding word! could I bleed for thee!
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thou whom God was pleased to separate from thy Mothers womb, and to call by his Grace, that he might reveal his Grace in thee, that thou mightest preach the everlasting Gospel to the world of sinners.
thou whom God was pleased to separate from thy Mother's womb, and to call by his Grace, that he might reveal his Grace in thee, that thou Mightest preach the everlasting Gospel to the world of Sinners.
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Thou that wert commissionated to be Christs Ambassador, in his name to beseech sinners to be reconciled to God:
Thou that Wertenberg commissionated to be Christ Ambassador, in his name to beseech Sinners to be reconciled to God:
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Thou a Scribe instructed to the Kingdom of Heaven; that broughtest out of thy treasury things both new and old:
Thou a Scribe instructed to the Kingdom of Heaven; that Broughtest out of thy treasury things both new and old:
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Thou whose natural gifts and abilities were like Aarons Plate of pure Gold upon thy breast, whereon holiness to the Lord was ingraven.
Thou whose natural Gifts and abilities were like Aaron's Plate of pure Gold upon thy breast, whereon holiness to the Lord was engraven.
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Thou, who ( Isaiah like) hadst the Tongue of the learned, and touched with a Coal from Gods Altar, who knewest how to speak a word in season to the weary.
Thou, who (Isaiah like) Hadst the Tongue of the learned, and touched with a Coal from God's Altar, who Knewest how to speak a word in season to the weary.
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Thou that (like Paul ) wert brought up at the feet of Gamaliel; and moreover instructed,
Thou that (like Paul) Wertenberg brought up At the feet of Gamaliel; and moreover instructed,
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as he by a light from Heaven. Thou a glistering, glorious star in the right hand of God.
as he by a Light from Heaven. Thou a glistering, glorious star in the right hand of God.
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Thou that wert the Angel of God to this his Church. Art thou dead? Thou the desire of thousands!
Thou that Wertenberg the Angel of God to this his Church. Art thou dead? Thou the desire of thousands!
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The dearly beloved and longed for, the joy and crown of thy generation? Thou on whose face so many eyes were fixed.
The dearly Beloved and longed for, the joy and crown of thy generation? Thou on whose face so many eyes were fixed.
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Thou on whose lips so many ears were hanged; at whose windows so many Doves have flocked.
Thou on whose lips so many ears were hanged; At whose windows so many Dove have flocked.
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Thou at whose silence so many hearts were broken.
Thou At whose silence so many hearts were broken.
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Thou at whose departure into a foreign Land, so many tears were shed, and hands wrung:
Thou At whose departure into a foreign Land, so many tears were shed, and hands wrung:
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Art thou dead? Thou whose tongue was as choice silver, whose lips fed many. Thou whose Doctrine fell as the rain.
Art thou dead? Thou whose tongue was as choice silver, whose lips fed many. Thou whose Doctrine fell as the rain.
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Whose life shined as the light. Whose zeal provoked others. Whose labours blissed the Earth. Whose prayers pierced the Heavens.
Whose life shined as the Light. Whose zeal provoked Others. Whose labours Blessed the Earth. Whose Prayers pierced the Heavens.
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Thou at whose presence the bold Sinners blushed. At whose thunderings secure consciences were awakened. Thou at whose searchings the Hypocrite trembled.
Thou At whose presence the bold Sinners blushed. At whose thunderings secure Consciences were awakened. Thou At whose searchings the Hypocrite trembled.
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Thou at whose force the Kingdom of darkness shaked, and the powers of Hell fell. Thou who hast bound up many a broken heart, with thy tender and skilful hand.
Thou At whose force the Kingdom of darkness shaked, and the Powers of Hell fell. Thou who hast bound up many a broken heart, with thy tender and skilful hand.
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Thou who hast carried the Lambs in thy arms: A spiritual Father of so many Children.
Thou who hast carried the Lambs in thy arms: A spiritual Father of so many Children.
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The happy instrument of life in so many dead souls.
The happy Instrument of life in so many dead Souls.
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Art thou dead? Oh, could the love-lines of thy person, the usefulness of thy gifts, the willingness of thy heart to thy Masters service, the necessity of the Church, the prayers of the Saints, the love of thy Friends, the desire of thy Relations, could this have prevailed, we had not said of thee this day, Thou art dead. Verily thou art the tryal of our faith.
Art thou dead? O, could the loveliness of thy person, the usefulness of thy Gifts, the willingness of thy heart to thy Masters service, the necessity of the Church, the Prayers of the Saints, the love of thy Friends, the desire of thy Relations, could this have prevailed, we had not said of thee this day, Thou art dead. Verily thou art the trial of our faith.
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Thou art the exercise of our patience and contentation.
Thou art the exercise of our patience and contentation.
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How hardly do we restrain our reasonings and complainings to the Almighty? What a multitude is the wicked, ungodly, violent, intemperate, prophane, blasphemous generation? The very curse and pest,
How hardly do we restrain our reasonings and complainings to the Almighty? What a multitude is the wicked, ungodly, violent, intemperate, profane, blasphemous generation? The very curse and pest,
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and burden of the earth they tread upon; the very earth groaneth under them; hell gapeth for them;
and burden of the earth they tread upon; the very earth Groaneth under them; hell gapeth for them;
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and heaven is darkned by them. And shall these live, and thou dye! What mercenary hirelings and greedy wolves are crept into the Church of God, not regarding, nor sparing the flock:
and heaven is darkened by them. And shall these live, and thou die! What mercenary hirelings and greedy wolves Are crept into the Church of God, not regarding, nor sparing the flock:
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unsavoury salt, fitter for the dunghil. Shall these live, and thou dye? What dark corners require light!
unsavoury salt, fitter for the dunghill. Shall these live, and thou die? What dark corners require Light!
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What hungry souls are craving for bread! What desolate Congregations mourn in silence!
What hungry Souls Are craving for bred! What desolate Congregations mourn in silence!
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And is this a time for thee to dye? But righteous art thou, O Lord,
And is this a time for thee to die? But righteous art thou, Oh Lord,
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and we will not plead with thee concerning thy judgments: and we will not plead with thee Concerning thy Judgments:
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this is the will of our heavenly Father, and thy will be done. Thou art gone, oh precious and desired Newcomen: Thy course is finished, thy race is run, thy work is done:
this is the will of our heavenly Father, and thy will be done. Thou art gone, o precious and desired Newcomen: Thy course is finished, thy raze is run, thy work is done:
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this place that knew thee Twenty years, and upwards, shall know thee no more: this Pulpit shall sound forth, and these walls shall eccho back thy voice no more.
this place that knew thee Twenty Years, and upward, shall know thee no more: this Pulpit shall found forth, and these walls shall echo back thy voice no more.
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This Congregation shall receive the law at thy mouth no more; but our eyes shall weep for thee, when we see thee not;
This Congregation shall receive the law At thy Mouth no more; but our eyes shall weep for thee, when we see thee not;
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and our tongues shall speak of thee, when we hear thee not.
and our tongues shall speak of thee, when we hear thee not.
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May our feet follow thee, though we reach thee not? May we go to thee, that canst not return to us? But recollect thy self, oh my passionate soul!
May our feet follow thee, though we reach thee not? May we go to thee, that Canst not return to us? But recollect thy self, o my passionate soul!
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whither shall affection carry thee? Wipe thine eyes from tears, and read on the Text;
whither shall affection carry thee? Wipe thine eyes from tears, and read on the Text;
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this second word shall extenuate the first: He is dead; but being dead, he yet speaketh.
this second word shall extenuate the First: He is dead; but being dead, he yet speaks.
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These be the last words of David, saith the holy Pen-man of the book of Samuel. And thus were the last words of Reverend Newcomen. Shall the standers by report,
These be the last words of David, Says the holy Penman of the book of Samuel. And thus were the last words of Reverend Newcomen. Shall the standers by report,
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and say they were? no, for he yet speaketh. You remember his dying words, his parting words, which viva voce, from this place he delivered to this Congregation,
and say they were? no, for he yet speaks. You Remember his dying words, his parting words, which viva voce, from this place he Delivered to this Congregation,
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and out of that dear love he had unto this Congregation;
and out of that dear love he had unto this Congregation;
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and that his dying words might make the deeper impression, he afterwards committed them to perpetual memory;
and that his dying words might make the Deeper impression, he afterwards committed them to perpetual memory;
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and this is the name by which he called them, his Ʋltimum vale: But my Text shall blot out that:
and this is the name by which he called them, his Ʋltimum vale: But my Text shall blot out that:
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that was not his last farewel; for being dead, he yet speaketh. He speaketh, First, From a Forreign Land to his Native Countrey:
that was not his last farewell; for being dead, he yet speaks. He speaks, First, From a Foreign Land to his Native Country:
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Oh dear England! In thee my Mother conceived and brought • … e forth. In thee I drew my first breath.
O dear England! In thee my Mother conceived and brought • … e forth. In thee I drew my First breath.
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In thee I hung upon my Mothers breasts.
In thee I hung upon my Mother's breasts.
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In thee I was nourished, and fed, and cloathed, and had all things pertaining unto life.
In thee I was nourished, and fed, and clothed, and had all things pertaining unto life.
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In thee I had a liberal, ingenious, and religious education. In thee the name of Christ was put upon me.
In thee I had a liberal, ingenious, and religious education. In thee the name of christ was put upon me.
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In thee I saw a glorious light, and heard the sound of the Gospel. In thee it pleased God to call me effectually by his Grace.
In thee I saw a glorious Light, and herd the found of the Gospel. In thee it pleased God to call me effectually by his Grace.
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In thee, God judging me faithful, put me into the Ministry.
In thee, God judging me faithful, put me into the Ministry.
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In thee I enjoyed many years of precious liberty of serving God in the Gospel of his Son. In thee I have begotten many spiritual children unto God.
In thee I enjoyed many Years of precious liberty of serving God in the Gospel of his Son. In thee I have begotten many spiritual children unto God.
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In thee I enjoyed sweet communion with God and his Saints.
In thee I enjoyed sweet communion with God and his Saints.
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This was thy bounty, and this was thy blessing, and this was it which endeared thee to me.
This was thy bounty, and this was thy blessing, and this was it which endeared thee to me.
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This is the bond that did constrain my heart to love thee. This is the foundation of my most enlarged and improved discharged duty to thee.
This is the bound that did constrain my heart to love thee. This is the Foundation of my most enlarged and improved discharged duty to thee.
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Now from this unfeigned and invincible love, and from the conscience of this my bounden duty, I have faithfully served thy welfare and happiness.
Now from this unfeigned and invincible love, and from the conscience of this my bounden duty, I have faithfully served thy welfare and happiness.
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I have propounded and set before thee peace;
I have propounded and Set before thee peace;
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that peace may be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy Palaces, was the desire of my heart to God,
that peace may be within thy walls, and Prosperity within thy Palaces, was the desire of my heart to God,
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and the endeavour of my hand.
and the endeavour of my hand.
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In the day when thou hadst sinned, I was ashamed for thee, and bare the burden of thy sins before my God.
In the day when thou Hadst sinned, I was ashamed for thee, and bore the burden of thy Sins before my God.
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I wept in secret for thy pride, and sighed for the abominations that were found in thee, and entreated for thee.
I wept in secret for thy pride, and sighed for the abominations that were found in thee, and entreated for thee.
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In the day when thou sufferedst, I mourned.
In the day when thou sufferedst, I mourned.
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When thou wert sick, my cloathing was sackcloath, I humbled my soul with fasting, and my prayer was in thy calamity. When thou Wertenberg sick, my clothing was Sackcloth, I humbled my soul with fasting, and my prayer was in thy calamity.
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When thou rejoicedst, I rejoiced with thee; I went with the multitude to give thanks, and to keep holy day:
When thou rejoicedst, I rejoiced with thee; I went with the multitude to give thanks, and to keep holy day:
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I gave thanks for thee in the great Congregation, and I praised God for thee among much people.
I gave thanks for thee in the great Congregation, and I praised God for thee among much people.
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Where thou wert ignorant, I endeavoured to enlighten thee. Where thou wert wandering, I endeavoured to reduce thee.
Where thou Wertenberg ignorant, I endeavoured to enlighten thee. Where thou Wertenberg wandering, I endeavoured to reduce thee.
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Where thou wert offending, I endeavoured to reform thee.
Where thou Wertenberg offending, I endeavoured to reform thee.
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My Closet, my Study, my Books, my Pulpit, Publick Assemblies, mine own and other Families, can bear witness for me how I have spent,
My Closet, my Study, my Books, my Pulpit, Public Assemblies, mine own and other Families, can bear witness for me how I have spent,
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and been spent, watched, and prayed, and fasted, and studied, and laboured in the word and doctrine;
and been spent, watched, and prayed, and fasted, and studied, and laboured in the word and Doctrine;
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how I have preached the word in season, and out of season, reproving, rebuking with long suffering.
how I have preached the word in season, and out of season, reproving, rebuking with long suffering.
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Now my dear Countrey, what have I done unto thee? Wherein have I offended thee? What is my iniquity and my sin? Is my zeal for Reformation, conscience of pure and undefiled Religion, the forfeiture of my liberty, that thou hast cast me out of thy Vineyard,
Now my dear Country, what have I done unto thee? Wherein have I offended thee? What is my iniquity and my since? Is my zeal for Reformation, conscience of pure and undefiled Religion, the forfeiture of my liberty, that thou hast cast me out of thy Vineyard,
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and turned me out of the Harvest, that my mouth must be shut up in silence, that I must never speak more to thee in the name of the Lord? Have I not reason to say,
and turned me out of the Harvest, that my Mouth must be shut up in silence, that I must never speak more to thee in the name of the Lord? Have I not reason to say,
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For my love thou hast been my enemy? Thou hast requited me evil for good,
For my love thou hast been my enemy? Thou hast requited me evil for good,
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and hatred for my good will.
and hatred for my good will.
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Through thy unkindness my gray hairs are brought down with sorrow to the grave in a strange Land.
Through thy unkindness my grey hairs Are brought down with sorrow to the grave in a strange Land.
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More particularly, He being dead, yet speaketh:
More particularly, He being dead, yet speaks:
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1. He speaketh first to you my Brethren the Ministers of the Gospel, and to my self. He speaketh,
1. He speaks First to you my Brothers the Ministers of the Gospel, and to my self. He speaks,
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First, Having put your hands to the Plough, look not back. Lay not up your Talent in a Napkin.
First, Having put your hands to the Plough, look not back. Lay not up your Talon in a Napkin.
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Never think of being discharged from the Ministry of the Gospel, or the service of the Gospel, by God.
Never think of being discharged from the Ministry of the Gospel, or the service of the Gospel, by God.
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Hath God intrusted you with gifts? Hath God called us to the Ministry? Hath he made us Stewards of his Mysteries? Surely he will find us work, he will give us opportunities to dispence his Word, he will shew us where to sow our seed.
Hath God Entrusted you with Gifts? Hath God called us to the Ministry? Hath he made us Stewards of his Mysteres? Surely he will find us work, he will give us opportunities to dispense his Word, he will show us where to sow our seed.
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No man having lighted a Candle, putteth it under a bushel, but sets it on a Candlestick. No man having lighted a Candle, putteth it under a bushel, but sets it on a Candlestick.
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The manifestation of the Spirit is given to profit withall. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to profit withal.
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Therefore the Providence of God that shut his mouth in one place, opened it in another. 2. He speaketh unto us:
Therefore the Providence of God that shut his Mouth in one place, opened it in Another. 2. He speaks unto us:
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Natural and acquired abilities are needful accomplishments for the work of the Ministry. He had in his treasury things both new and old;Natural and acquired abilities Are needful accomplishments for the work of the Ministry. He had in his treasury things both new and old;
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the old things of Nature as well as the new things of grace, and both together made him an able Minister of the New-Testament:
the old things of Nature as well as the new things of grace, and both together made him an able Minister of the New testament:
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by this then he speaketh unto us as Paul to Timothy, 1 Tim. 4.13, Be thou an example to the believers in word, in conversation, in spirit, in faith, in charity, in purity.
by this then he speaks unto us as Paul to Timothy, 1 Tim. 4.13, Be thou an Exampl to the believers in word, in Conversation, in Spirit, in faith, in charity, in purity.
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Give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to Doctrine.
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And 2 Tim. 2.15, Study to shew thy self approved, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed.
And 2 Tim. 2.15, Study to show thy self approved, a workman that needs not to be ashamed.
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He that will be a Workman in the Ministry that needeth not to be ashamed, must be a Student:
He that will be a Workman in the Ministry that needs not to be ashamed, must be a Student:
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Grace is profitable to our selves, but gifts are not to be expected immediately by God now as in the Primitive Church,
Grace is profitable to our selves, but Gifts Are not to be expected immediately by God now as in the Primitive Church,
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but in the use of means. 3. He speaketh unto Ministers; Diligence, painfulness and faithfulness, are incumbent upon the Ministers of the Gospel.
but in the use of means. 3. He speaks unto Ministers; Diligence, painfulness and faithfulness, Are incumbent upon the Ministers of the Gospel.
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His great example speaks this, of which this place wherein we are do bear him ample witness.
His great Exampl speaks this, of which this place wherein we Are do bear him ample witness.
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The difficulty of the service, the concernment of precious souls, the certainty and strictness of the accompt that must be given, are strong arguments to provoke to labour in the Word and Doctrine.
The difficulty of the service, the concernment of precious Souls, the certainty and strictness of the account that must be given, Are strong Arguments to provoke to labour in the Word and Doctrine.
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Then doth he speak to us, as the Apostle Paul to Timothy, 2 Tim. 1.6, Stir up the gift that is in thee.
Then does he speak to us, as the Apostle Paul to Timothy, 2 Tim. 1.6, Stir up the gift that is in thee.
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4. He speaketh yet again unto us Ministers, That the Preachers Doctrine must be exemplified by the Ministers life.
4. He speaks yet again unto us Ministers, That the Preachers Doctrine must be exemplified by the Ministers life.
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So did his great example speak, he did as well live as speak the Doctrine that he preached;
So did his great Exampl speak, he did as well live as speak the Doctrine that he preached;
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not like the Pharisees, Mat. 29.23, That said and did not.
not like the Pharisees, Mathew 29.23, That said and did not.
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And then he speaks again, as Paul to Timothy, Be thou an example to the believers, in word, in spirit, in conversation, in charity, in faith, in purity.
And then he speaks again, as Paul to Timothy, Be thou an Exampl to the believers, in word, in Spirit, in Conversation, in charity, in faith, in purity.
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And as Christ to his Apostles, You are the light of the world:
And as christ to his Apostles, You Are the Light of the world:
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Let your light so shine before men, that others seeing your good works, may glorifie your Father which is in heaven. Let your Light so shine before men, that Others seeing your good works, may Glorify your Father which is in heaven.
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5. And lastly, He speaketh unto us Ministers, Love, pity, compassion to precious souls. Earnest, eager desires of their salvation:
5. And lastly, He speaks unto us Ministers, Love, pity, compassion to precious Souls. Earnest, eager Desires of their salvation:
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this is a powerful Motive and Principle to be laborious in Doctrine, and exemplary in Life:
this is a powerful Motive and Principle to be laborious in Doctrine, and exemplary in Life:
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this was his Motive, herein he excelled.
this was his Motive, herein he excelled.
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His dear love to this Congregation fixed him immoveably in this Candlestick, from which no discouragement whatsoever at home on the one hand,
His dear love to this Congregation fixed him immoveably in this Candlestick, from which no discouragement whatsoever At home on the one hand,
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nor no temptation from abroad on the other, could ever unsettle him, till removed by a power not to be resisted:
nor no temptation from abroad on the other, could ever unsettle him, till removed by a power not to be resisted:
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His labours were the labour of love:
His labours were the labour of love:
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It was love that moved Christ the great Shepherd and Bishop of Souls, to lay down his life for the sheep;
It was love that moved christ the great Shepherd and Bishop of Souls, to lay down his life for the sheep;
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and the same principle of love will move the under-shepherds to lay out their lives, to spend and be spent,
and the same principle of love will move the under-shepherds to lay out their lives, to spend and be spent,
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and to call nothing dear or precious, that may contribute to the saving of a soul.
and to call nothing dear or precious, that may contribute to the Saving of a soul.
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He speaketh again, being dead, unto this Congregation. What speaks he unto you? He speaks this:
He speaks again, being dead, unto this Congregation. What speaks he unto you? He speaks this:
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1. While you have the light, walk in the light; while you have the light, improve it;
1. While you have the Light, walk in the Light; while you have the Light, improve it;
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make use of a faithful Minister, while you hear his voice, and see his face: he is not a perpetual blessing;
make use of a faithful Minister, while you hear his voice, and see his face: he is not a perpetual blessing;
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he is not always to be with you. The Prophets do not live for ever; I have, saith he to you, spoken to you in the Name of the Lord:
he is not always to be with you. The prophets do not live for ever; I have, Says he to you, spoken to you in the Name of the Lord:
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but now you shall see my face, and hear my voice no more. but now you shall see my face, and hear my voice no more.
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If God betrust you with a faithful Minister, make use of him while you have him.
If God betrust you with a faithful Minister, make use of him while you have him.
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2. He being dead, speaks to this Congregation:
2. He being dead, speaks to this Congregation:
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The impenitency of peoples hearts, and incorrigibleness of peoples lives, may stop the mouth, may cut off the life of a faithful Pastor.
The impenitency of peoples hearts, and incorrigibleness of peoples lives, may stop the Mouth, may Cut off the life of a faithful Pastor.
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May I not (beloved) without breach of charity advise you to enquire whether Dedham's sins did not bereave Dedham of a faithful Pastor? Is it not the Judgment that God threatned upon the Vineyard that did not answer his tillage, Isa. 5.6, I will command the Clouds that they rain no rain upon it? And is it not the judgment God threatned to rebellious Israel? Ezek. 3, Thou shalt be dumb, and shalt be no more a reprover to them,
May I not (Beloved) without breach of charity Advice you to inquire whither Dedham's Sins did not bereave Dedham of a faithful Pastor? Is it not the Judgement that God threatened upon the Vineyard that did not answer his tillage, Isaiah 5.6, I will command the Clouds that they rain no rain upon it? And is it not the judgement God threatened to rebellious Israel? Ezekiel 3, Thou shalt be dumb, and shalt be no more a reprover to them,
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for they are a rebellious house. for they Are a rebellious house.
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Yet withal he speaks, that God is very loath to execute such a Judgment upon a disobedient and unbelieving people.
Yet withal he speaks, that God is very loath to execute such a Judgement upon a disobedient and unbelieving people.
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How loath was God to remove your Pastor from you? By degrees he executed it,
How loath was God to remove your Pastor from you? By Degrees he executed it,
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or at least not all at once: he stopped his mouth first, that he should not speak, but you saw his face.
or At least not all At once: he stopped his Mouth First, that he should not speak, but you saw his face.
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Then God removed his person, that you should not see his face, but he had communion with you by his Letters;
Then God removed his person, that you should not see his face, but he had communion with you by his Letters;
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but now God hath removed him far away, that there shall be no more seeing of his face,
but now God hath removed him Far away, that there shall be no more seeing of his face,
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nor hearing of his voice, nor any communication between him and you in this world.
nor hearing of his voice, nor any communication between him and you in this world.
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3. He being dead, yet speaks to this Congregation, Dedham, thy account is great, see that thou discharge it well;
3. He being dead, yet speaks to this Congregation, Dedham, thy account is great, see that thou discharge it well;
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thou art not in an equal state with other places, but like Capernaum; hast been lifted up to Heaven;
thou art not in an equal state with other places, but like Capernaum; hast been lifted up to Heaven;
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and he can say as Paul to the Ephesians, Acts 20.19,20, You know from the first day that I came among you,
and he can say as Paul to the Ephesians, Acts 20.19,20, You know from the First day that I Come among you,
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after what manner I have been among you, at all seasons: serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears and temptations;
After what manner I have been among you, At all seasons: serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears and temptations;
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and how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house. and how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house.
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Now having lived under the Ministry of so worthy, so able, and so faithful a Pastor, your account is great.
Now having lived under the Ministry of so worthy, so able, and so faithful a Pastor, your account is great.
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To whom much is given, of him much shall be required;
To whom much is given, of him much shall be required;
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and he that knows his Masters will, and doth it not, shall be beaten with many stripes.
and he that knows his Masters will, and does it not, shall be beaten with many stripes.
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4. He being dead, speaks to this Congregation: Hold out the profession of your faith with patience and constancy. His example speaks:
4. He being dead, speaks to this Congregation: Hold out the profession of your faith with patience and constancy. His Exampl speaks:
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What faith I have taught you, I have asserted, I have testified, I have sealed by my Sufferings;
What faith I have taught you, I have asserted, I have testified, I have sealed by my Sufferings;
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see now that you keep it, that you lose it not, by treachery, or cowardise. 5. He being dead, speaks to this Congregation.
see now that you keep it, that you loose it not, by treachery, or cowardice. 5. He being dead, speaks to this Congregation.
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Have the Ministry of Gods faithful servants been effectual for the conversion, edification, salvation of any soul, let him give God the glory. Have the Ministry of God's faithful Servants been effectual for the conversion, edification, salvation of any soul, let him give God the glory.
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Thus he speaks again, as Paul to the Corinthians, We have this treasury in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of men.
Thus he speaks again, as Paul to the Corinthians, We have this treasury in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of men.
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It was not his gifts and graces, his pains and industry that wrought grace in any of the hearts of his people,
It was not his Gifts and graces, his pains and industry that wrought grace in any of the hearts of his people,
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but this was the power of God; he was an earthen vessel, but now is broken;
but this was the power of God; he was an earthen vessel, but now is broken;
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and the word he spoke, was not the word of a meer mortal man, but of the everliving God that endures for ever, that God may have the glory of his converting mercy.
and the word he spoke, was not the word of a mere Mortal man, but of the everliving God that endures for ever, that God may have the glory of his converting mercy.
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6. He being dead, yet speaks to this Congregation: Weep not for me, but weep for your selves.
6. He being dead, yet speaks to this Congregation: Weep not for me, but weep for your selves.
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I would not prophesie of evil things: but who can tell but some dreadful Judgment may be at hand:
I would not prophesy of evil things: but who can tell but Some dreadful Judgement may be At hand:
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some dreadful Judgment may hang over the head of England, and this righteous man may be taken away from the evil to come.
Some dreadful Judgement may hang over the head of England, and this righteous man may be taken away from the evil to come.
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Who knoweth but God hath said to him, Thou shalt dye in peace, and shalt not see all the evil that I will bring upon the land of thy Nativity?
Who Knoweth but God hath said to him, Thou shalt die in peace, and shalt not see all the evil that I will bring upon the land of thy Nativity?
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7. He speaketh unto all, and that he speaks is this:
7. He speaks unto all, and that he speaks is this:
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The testimony of a good conscience, the power of faith, the joy of Gods salvation overcometh the very King of terrors. The testimony of a good conscience, the power of faith, the joy of God's salvation Overcometh the very King of terrors.
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So far was this holy man of God from the fear of death, that in the sight and presence of it, with his dart ready to strike him to the heart, he begins to sing his heavenly Hellelujah. He died in full assurance,
So Far was this holy man of God from the Fear of death, that in the sighed and presence of it, with his dart ready to strike him to the heart, he begins to sing his heavenly Hallelujah. He died in full assurance,
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and great joy, in the sight of Heaven, in the very arms and embraces of the Lord. and great joy, in the sighed of Heaven, in the very arms and embraces of the Lord.
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Lastly, He being dead, yet speaketh: he speaks unto God.
Lastly, He being dead, yet speaks: he speaks unto God.
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He speaketh unto God by his cryes and supplications: his fervent prayers are continually before God;
He speaks unto God by his cries and supplications: his fervent Prayers Are continually before God;
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before that God that heareth prayers: His prayers speak to God for the Church of God in general:
before that God that hears Prayers: His Prayers speak to God for the Church of God in general:
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His prayers speak to God for this Church in particular; the Church whereof we are all Members.
His Prayers speak to God for this Church in particular; the Church whereof we Are all Members.
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And more especially his prayers are before God for this place; the Souls that were his charge.
And more especially his Prayers Are before God for this place; the Souls that were his charge.
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His ardent entire affection prompted his most earnest cryes to Heaven for their salvation. Thus Abel, being dead, yet speaketh.
His Ardent entire affection prompted his most earnest cries to Heaven for their salvation. Thus Abel, being dead, yet speaks.
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Thus Newcomen, being dead, yet speaketh. Now may God hear the dead that speak:
Thus Newcomen, being dead, yet speaks. Now may God hear the dead that speak:
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And may we hear the dead that speak? That when the dead that speak, shall speak again,
And may we hear the dead that speak? That when the dead that speak, shall speak again,
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and hear again, as one day they shall;
and hear again, as one day they shall;
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we may also hear with them the voice of the Archangel, the sound of the trumpet, the voice of the Son of God that shall raise them and us from the dead,
we may also hear with them the voice of the Archangel, the found of the trumpet, the voice of the Son of God that shall raise them and us from the dead,
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and the voice of the Son of God upon the Throne, saying, Well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
and the voice of the Son of God upon the Throne, saying, Well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
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Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, from the foundation of the World. FINIS.Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you, from the Foundation of the World. FINIS.
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