Mercy in the midst of judgment with a glimpse of, or a glance on, London's glorious resurrection like a Phoenix out of it's ashes delivered in a sermon preach'd at St. Dunstans in the West, Sept. 2, 1669 being the day of publick fasting and humilation in consideration of the late dreadful fire, by Chr. Flower.
Now the two Columns on which I intend to build the Structure of my ensuing discourse, are only the two Epithetes here in the Text given by the Holy Ghost to the Day of the Lord;
Now the two Columns on which I intend to built the Structure of my ensuing discourse, Are only the two Epithets Here in the Text given by the Holy Ghost to the Day of the Lord;
For 1. Christ shall come from Heaven with Power and great Glory, as he himself expresseth it, Luke 21. 27. Saint Paul says as much, Titus 2. ver. 13. Looking for that blessed hope,
For 1. christ shall come from Heaven with Power and great Glory, as he himself Expresses it, Lycia 21. 27. Saint Paul Says as much, Titus 2. ver. 13. Looking for that blessed hope,
and among, and above them all Christ the Sun of Righteousness! Some think the Angels at that day will bear him aloft with their natural strength as on their shoulders, that his Glory and Power might be the more visible to the greater terrour of the wicked.
and among, and above them all christ the Sun of Righteousness! some think the Angels At that day will bear him aloft with their natural strength as on their shoulders, that his Glory and Power might be the more visible to the greater terror of the wicked.
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4. Before him on that day shall be gathered all Nations, Mat. 25. 32. even as many as ever were born into the world from the beginning to the end of it:
4. Before him on that day shall be gathered all nations, Mathew 25. 32. even as many as ever were born into the world from the beginning to the end of it:
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what a great, wonderful, stupendious sight must that needs be, to see the whole Hemisphere above embroidered with Saints and Angels reaching unto Heaven;
what a great, wondered, stupendious sighed must that needs be, to see the Whole Hemisphere above embroidered with Saints and Angels reaching unto Heaven;
Ought not this to be stiled a Great day? who ever saw at any time such a Convention, such a Meeting, such an Assembly? Great, confessedly great will this day of Jesreel be, that is, of the Seed of God;
Ought not this to be styled a Great day? who ever saw At any time such a Convention, such a Meeting, such an Assembly? Great, confessedly great will this day of Jesreel be, that is, of the Seed of God;
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About the chiefest and eternal Good, about the chiefest and eternal Evil. At that day it will be known what condition every particular person shall abide,
About the chiefest and Eternal Good, about the chiefest and Eternal Evil. At that day it will be known what condition every particular person shall abide,
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For then as the Tree falls, whether toward the South, or toward the North, in the place where the Tree falls there it shall be, Eccles. 11. 3. which denotes an Eternity of Bliss or Torment.
For then as the Tree falls, whither towards the South, or towards the North, in the place where the Tree falls there it shall be, Eccles. 11. 3. which denotes an Eternity of Bliss or Torment.
There is not an idle word, but we shall give an account of it, Mat. 12. 36. Saint Paul goes somewhat farther then this, Rom. 2. 16. In that day God shall judge, NONLATINALPHABET. The secrets of mens hearts.
There is not an idle word, but we shall give an account of it, Mathew 12. 36. Saint Paul Goes somewhat farther then this, Rom. 2. 16. In that day God shall judge,. The secrets of men's hearts.
and such are the actions of men, and the deserts of them lockt up from the beginning of the world in the mind and memory of Almighty God, which he will open on that day,
and such Are the actions of men, and the deserts of them locked up from the beginning of the world in the mind and memory of Almighty God, which he will open on that day,
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Saint Peter calls this day the day of Restitution of all things, saying, that the Heaven must receive Christ, NONLATINALPHABET, till the times of Restitution of all things, Acts 3. 21. meaning, he shall then restore whatsoever any committed to him,
Saint Peter calls this day the day of Restitution of all things, saying, that the Heaven must receive christ,, till the times of Restitution of all things, Acts 3. 21. meaning, he shall then restore whatsoever any committed to him,
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The Apostle using that Expression, minds me of Razis, of whom we may read in the 2. Book of Machabees, Chap. 14. who that he might animate and encourage the Jews to stand for their Laws, fatally wounded himself being over-zealous, rather then he would give himself into the hands of wicked men;
The Apostle using that Expression, minds me of Razis, of whom we may read in the 2. Book of Maccabees, Chap. 14. who that he might animate and encourage the jews to stand for their Laws, fatally wounded himself being overzealous, rather then he would give himself into the hands of wicked men;
and threw them upon the People, calling upon the Lord of Life and Spirit, that he would restore them again unto him, viz. at the last and Great Day, and so he dyed.
and threw them upon the People, calling upon the Lord of Life and Spirit, that he would restore them again unto him, viz. At the last and Great Day, and so he died.
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The same reason holds for evil actions, witness that expression of Saint Paul, Rom. 2. 5. But after thy hardness and impenitent heart, treasurest up unto thy self wrath against the day of wrath.
The same reason holds for evil actions, witness that expression of Saint Paul, Rom. 2. 5. But After thy hardness and impenitent heart, treasurest up unto thy self wrath against the day of wrath.
Thus wicked profligate persons, while by following of their Lusts they think they do somewhat to the furthering of their happiness, they shall in the end find, pro Thesauro Carbones, instead of other Treasure, hot burning coals.
Thus wicked profligate Persons, while by following of their Lustiest they think they do somewhat to the furthering of their happiness, they shall in the end find, Pro Thesauro Carbones, instead of other Treasure, hight burning coals.
and will bring them down into the valley of Jehosaphat, and will plead with them there, Joel 3. 2. Behold here the Warriour, and the Triumphant Conquerour.
and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there, Joel 3. 2. Behold Here the Warrior, and the Triumphant Conqueror.
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But with what Weapons will he wage War? I answer, with no other then the two edg'd Sword of the Word of his mouth, with which he will object against the wicked their abominable ingratitude;
But with what Weapons will he wage War? I answer, with no other then the two edged Sword of the Word of his Mouth, with which he will Object against the wicked their abominable ingratitude;
here I was betray'd, and taken, and led like some notorious Thief, or Robber into the City, where I was hurried from one Tribunal to another, scourg'd, buffeted, abused, and at length unjustly condemn'd;
Here I was betrayed, and taken, and led like Some notorious Thief, or Robber into the city, where I was hurried from one Tribunal to Another, scourged, buffeted, abused, and At length unjustly condemned;
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you Pilat can witness this, and you Herod, Caiphas, Annas, Judas, and ye ô Jews that opened thus like a pack of Blood-hounds upon me, Away with him, away with him, he is not worthy to live; Crucifie him, Crucifie him:
you Pilat can witness this, and you Herod, Caiaphas, Annas, Judas, and you o jews that opened thus like a pack of Bloodhounds upon me, Away with him, away with him, he is not worthy to live; Crucify him, Crucify him:
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After this being risen from the dead, I ascended up into Heaven from this very Mount of Olives, in the publick view of my Apostles and many other Disciples, to shew that I came down from Heaven for your Salvation,
After this being risen from the dead, I ascended up into Heaven from this very Mount of Olive, in the public view of my Apostles and many other Disciples, to show that I Come down from Heaven for your Salvation,
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These like so many mouths cry out against you, these accuse and condemn you ▪ go ye unworthy Wretches, ye Christ-Killers, get ye packing into unquenchable fire;
These like so many mouths cry out against you, these accuse and condemn you ▪ go you unworthy Wretches, you Christ-Killers, get you packing into unquenchable fire;
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ye preferr'd Riches, and sensual Pleasures, and momentary Preferments, before Eternal Salvation promis'd by me; ye made a mock of me when I threatned Eternal Torments:
you preferred Riches, and sensual Pleasures, and momentary Preferments, before Eternal Salvation promised by me; you made a mock of me when I threatened Eternal Torments:
but for you my Apostles, who saw me in this place Condemn'd, Scourg'd, Crucifi'd, Murther'd, and yet believ'd in me, followed me throw the same Red Sea of Blood;
but for you my Apostles, who saw me in this place Condemned, Scourged, crucified, Murdered, and yet believed in me, followed me throw the same Read Sea of Blood;
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and you Apostolical, and Religious Persons, who did contemn the world, and were not asham'd of my Cross, espous'd my Poverty and Humility, propagating my Doctrine and Faith throughout the whole world:
and you Apostolical, and Religious Persons, who did contemn the world, and were not ashamed of my Cross, espoused my Poverty and Humility, propagating my Doctrine and Faith throughout the Whole world:
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But Christ the King of Kings in that Great Day, when he hath destroy'd all the wicked, he shall impose a perpetual and universal silence on the whole world.
But christ the King of Kings in that Great Day, when he hath destroyed all the wicked, he shall impose a perpetual and universal silence on the Whole world.
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Then the Heavens shall be silent because their motion shall cease, and so consequently the vicissitude of day and night, winter and summer must cease too:
Then the Heavens shall be silent Because their motion shall cease, and so consequently the vicissitude of day and night, winter and summer must cease too:
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All the Studies, Arts, Disciplines, Desires, Quarrels, and Contentions of Men will be silent, because all things that were in motion will obtain their period;
All the Studies, Arts, Disciplines, Desires, Quarrels, and Contentions of Men will be silent, Because all things that were in motion will obtain their Period;
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Et Diem retributionis, and the Day of Retribution, 'tis said, he clos'd the Book, Luke 4. 18. hinting thus much to us, that in that Great Day of Restitution,
Et Diem retributionis, and the Day of Retribution, it's said, he closed the Book, Lycia 4. 18. hinting thus much to us, that in that Great Day of Restitution,
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A Type of which Day we may read of in the Book of Josuah, Chap. 10. when Josuah that he might pursue his Enemies to purpose, caus'd the Sun to stand still:
A Type of which Day we may read of in the Book of Joshua, Chap. 10. when Joshua that he might pursue his Enemies to purpose, caused the Sun to stand still:
before it or after it, saith the Holy Ghost, Josuah 10. 14. Thus when Christ shall encounter his Enemies, he will make the Sun and Moon to stand still till he hath reveng'd himself upon them:
before it or After it, Says the Holy Ghost, Joshua 10. 14. Thus when christ shall encounter his Enemies, he will make the Sun and Moon to stand still till he hath revenged himself upon them:
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What shall we think those People thought in the time of Josuah, who in the opposite part of the Heavens had so long night, with what a deal of perplexity did they expect day? and if so, what will an Eternal night be? but if to an Eternal Night be added an Eternal Prison, everlasting Hunger,
What shall we think those People Thought in the time of Joshua, who in the opposite part of the Heavens had so long night, with what a deal of perplexity did they expect day? and if so, what will an Eternal night be? but if to an Eternal Night be added an Eternal Prison, everlasting Hunger,
and Thirst, a never-dying Worm, an Eternal Stink, an Eternal Horrour, Eternal Weeping, and Wailing, an Eternal Fire, and whatever misery the mind of man is able to think of:
and Thirst, a never-dying Worm, an Eternal Stink, an Eternal Horror, Eternal Weeping, and Wailing, an Eternal Fire, and whatever misery the mind of man is able to think of:
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Qualis illa nox erit! Tell me, if you are able, what a Night that will be? Good reason then there is that this Day of the Lord spoken of here in my Text should be styl'd Dies Magnus, the Great Day.
Qualis illa nox erit! Tell me, if you Are able, what a Night that will be? Good reason then there is that this Day of the Lord spoken of Here in my Text should be styled Die Magnus, the Great Day.
and gave them light by night? Or like that little Cloud in the days of Elias, no bigger at first then a mans hand, which increasing brought rain to the parched Earth? certainly no:
and gave them Light by night? Or like that little Cloud in the days of Elias, no bigger At First then a men hand, which increasing brought rain to the parched Earth? Certainly no:
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The Clouds that are for this service will not be such as our eyes may often behold, coasting about the Regions of the Air as they are driven by the Winds,
The Clouds that Are for this service will not be such as our eyes may often behold, coasting about the Regions of the Air as they Are driven by the Winds,
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hence is that, Psalm 50. 3. Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence, a Fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him:
hence is that, Psalm 50. 3. Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence, a Fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him:
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That was a terrible Tempest I read of that befel Alexander the Great, and his Army marching into the Country of Gabiza, when by reason of continual Thundring,
That was a terrible Tempest I read of that befell Alexander the Great, and his Army marching into the Country of Gabiza, when by reason of continual Thundering,
Saint Paul in his first Epistle to the Thessalonians, Chap. 1. 8. he says that he will come in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God;
Saint Paul in his First Epistle to the Thessalonians, Chap. 1. 8. he Says that he will come in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God;
2. This Dreadfulness will consist in his being known, Revelations 1. ver. 13. we may read of one in the midst of the seven Golden Candlesticks like to the Son of man, which shews that Christ the Judge of the world will be so manifest as to be acknowledg'd:
2. This Dreadfulness will consist in his being known, Revelations 1. ver. 13. we may read of one in the midst of the seven Golden Candlesticks like to the Son of man, which shows that christ the Judge of the world will be so manifest as to be acknowledged:
Then there shall be no contest about him, as whether he be Elias, or Jeremias, or the Baptist; such questions as these shall then be put out of question.
Then there shall be no contest about him, as whither he be Elias, or Jeremias, or the Baptist; such questions as these shall then be put out of question.
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as he was call'd when he liv'd on Earth? because, saith one, Sicut in Christo aliquando Divinitatis suae gloriam occultabai Humanitas, &c. As the Humanity once obscur'd in Christ the Glory of his Divinity,
as he was called when he lived on Earth? Because, Says one, Sicut in Christ aliquando Divinitatis suae gloriam occultabai Humanitas, etc. As the Humanity once obscured in christ the Glory of his Divinity,
If powerful Herod fear'd him lying in the Manger, will he not be much more fear'd sitting upon his Throne? If the Buyers and Sellers were drove out of the Temple by him having a scourge of small cords only in his hand, who shall stand before him punishing to death with Scorpions? If he so stun'd a whole Troop of his Enemies in the Garden at the speaking of one word, that they fell backward, what Terror will it be to hear him pronounce the last Sentence of Damnation? What amazement and shame will take hold of them who either believ'd him not to be God,
If powerful Herod feared him lying in the Manger, will he not be much more feared sitting upon his Throne? If the Buyers and Sellers were drove out of the Temple by him having a scourge of small cords only in his hand, who shall stand before him punishing to death with Scorpions? If he so stunned a Whole Troop of his Enemies in the Garden At the speaking of one word, that they fell backward, what Terror will it be to hear him pronounce the last Sentence of Damnation? What amazement and shame will take hold of them who either believed him not to be God,
or did not believe in him aright, or honour'd him not with a good life, who yet confess'd him to be God with their lips? Then Herod will look upon him with astonishment as the wisest, whom when on Earth he did cause to be gorgeously attir'd like a fool, on purpose to laugh at him, and deride him.
or did not believe in him aright, or honoured him not with a good life, who yet confessed him to be God with their lips? Then Herod will look upon him with astonishment as the Wisest, whom when on Earth he did cause to be gorgeously attired like a fool, on purpose to laugh At him, and deride him.
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and then shall all wicked wretches, who said in the pride of their hearts, Nolumus hunc regnare, we will not have this Christ to Reign over us, see him Reigning over them,
and then shall all wicked wretches, who said in the pride of their hearts, Nolumus hunc Reign, we will not have this christ to Reign over us, see him Reigning over them,
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3. In the Authority, and Power he shall be invested with, shadow'd forth by the Garment he was cloath'd with, which reach'd down to his feet, Rev. 1. 13. Kings, saith the Proverb, have long hands,
3. In the authority, and Power he shall be invested with, shadowed forth by the Garment he was clothed with, which reached down to his feet, Rev. 1. 13. Kings, Says the Proverb, have long hands,
those Pollutions, not of flesh only (that is, worldly lusts, and gross evils) but of spirit also, more spiritual lusts come within his cognizance:
those Pollutions, not of Flesh only (that is, worldly Lustiest, and gross evils) but of Spirit also, more spiritual Lustiest come within his cognizance:
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and girt it close about with a girdle of gold, to shew the justice of such a proceeding, they being deservedly despis'd then, who despise him now when he offers the milk of Grace, and Mercy unto them.
and girded it close about with a girdle of gold, to show the Justice of such a proceeding, they being deservedly despised then, who despise him now when he offers the milk of Grace, and Mercy unto them.
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Because here in this life we experience Christ benign, and liberal, for he rewards true repentance with receiving into his favour, gives Heaven for a few Cordial Sighs,
Because Here in this life we experience christ benign, and liberal, for he rewards true Repentance with receiving into his favour, gives Heaven for a few Cordial Sighs,
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but the case will be alter'd when he comes to sit in Judgment, then he will appear white as Snow, the Ancient of days, not to be wrought upon to shew favour.
but the case will be altered when he comes to fit in Judgement, then he will appear white as Snow, the Ancient of days, not to be wrought upon to show favour.
hence is that of the Apostle, Heb. 4. 13. NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET. There is not any creature that is not manifest in his sight, but all things are naked, NONLATINALPHABET and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do: naked for the out-side;
hence is that of the Apostle, Hebrew 4. 13.. There is not any creature that is not manifest in his sighed, but all things Are naked, and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do: naked for the outside;
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for so many thousand years, at length breaks forth like the sound of many Waters. I have a long time held my Peace, saith the Lord himself, I have been still, and refrain'd my self,
for so many thousand Years, At length breaks forth like the found of many Waters. I have a long time held my Peace, Says the Lord himself, I have been still, and refrained my self,
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now will I cry like a travelling Woman, I will destroy, and devour at once, Isaiah 42. 14. If Job was forc'd to say, Destruction from God was a terrour to me,
now will I cry like a traveling Woman, I will destroy, and devour At once, Isaiah 42. 14. If Job was forced to say, Destruction from God was a terror to me,
How will the Damned be able to bear the weight of that Sentence, Arise ye Dead, and come to Judgment? or of that, I was an Hungry, and ye gave me no meat, I was thirsty,
How will the Damned be able to bear the weight of that Sentence, Arise you Dead, and come to Judgement? or of that, I was an Hungry, and you gave me no meat, I was thirsty,
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Neither is this all, for 'tis said, out of his mouth went a sharp two edged Sword, which some interpret of the definitive Sentence of the Judge, and its Executi•n:
Neither is this all, for it's said, out of his Mouth went a sharp two edged Sword, which Some interpret of the definitive Sentence of the Judge, and its Executi•n:
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citing that passage in Deuteronomy, Chap. 32. 41. If I whet my glittering Sword, and my hand take hold of Judgment, I will make mine Arrows drunk with Blood,
citing that passage in Deuteronomy, Chap. 32. 41. If I whet my glittering Sword, and my hand take hold of Judgement, I will make mine Arrows drunk with Blood,
because they know themselves guilty, and terrible to the Good too, since they know they cannot stand in judgment without God's Grace, cannot by any strength of their own escape.
Because they know themselves guilty, and terrible to the Good too, since they know they cannot stand in judgement without God's Grace, cannot by any strength of their own escape.
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because they think they may commit the same fault for which the other is beaten: As the wicked shall be sure to be condemned, that are on the left hand;
Because they think they may commit the same fault for which the other is beaten: As the wicked shall be sure to be condemned, that Are on the left hand;
as they shall, Mat. 13. 43. how much more bright shall Christ shine, who will appear in the strength of his own glory? Christ was a Sun on Earth, who rose,
as they shall, Mathew 13. 43. how much more bright shall christ shine, who will appear in the strength of his own glory? christ was a Sun on Earth, who rose,
how few minded that Day of his, because that Sun was obscur'd with the Cloud of his Humanity, much more by the darkness of the Jews obstinate blindness.
how few minded that Day of his, Because that Sun was obscured with the Cloud of his Humanity, much more by the darkness of the jews obstinate blindness.
at the Day of Judgment he will be in the Meridian, and will never set again unless it be to the wicked, from whom he will for ever obscure himself, not vouchsafing them the least ray of the light of his Countenance to all Eternity.
At the Day of Judgement he will be in the Meridian, and will never Set again unless it be to the wicked, from whom he will for ever Obscure himself, not vouchsafing them the least ray of the Light of his Countenance to all Eternity.
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in respect of his Authority, rigour, and strict justice that he will execute, in respect of his piercing eye, his inexorableness; his dreadful denouncing of Sentence;
in respect of his authority, rigour, and strict Justice that he will execute, in respect of his piercing eye, his inexorableness; his dreadful denouncing of Sentence;
1. Then is there a day, that the Lord hath appointed to judge the world in? Then let us take Saint Paul 's golden Counsel which he gives to his Corinthians. Let us judge nothing before the time,
1. Then is there a day, that the Lord hath appointed to judge the world in? Then let us take Saint Paul is golden Counsel which he gives to his Corinthians. Let us judge nothing before the time,
until the Lord come, who will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the heart, 1 Cor. 4. 5. Let no man anticipate this Judge, take his office out of his hand by judging his brethren.
until the Lord come, who will bring to Light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the Counsels of the heart, 1 Cor. 4. 5. Let no man anticipate this Judge, take his office out of his hand by judging his brothers.
Thus the righteous are condemn'd, and the wicked ustified by those who judge after the light of their eyes, according to appearance, and not righteous judgment.
Thus the righteous Are condemned, and the wicked ustified by those who judge After the Light of their eyes, according to appearance, and not righteous judgement.
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Know this whosoever thou art thac takest thy swing in sinful courses, that God will bring the to judgment, either in this life as he did Hophni, and Phineas, Nadah, and Abihu, or infallibly at thy Death's day, which is thy Dooms-day, then God will bring thee per force be thou never so loath to come to it, he will hale thee to his Tribunal be it never so much against the heart,
Know this whosoever thou art thac Takest thy swing in sinful courses, that God will bring thee to judgement, either in this life as he did Hophni, and Phinehas, Nadah, and Abihu, or infallibly At thy Death's day, which is thy Doomsday, then God will bring thee per force be thou never so loath to come to it, he will hale thee to his Tribunal be it never so much against the heart,
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To contract, will this Day of the Lord which is coming, be a great and terrible or dreadful day in so many respects as you have heard? Then as you tender the safety of your immortal Souls in that Day, soak them before in the consideration of it;
To contract, will this Day of the Lord which is coming, be a great and terrible or dreadful day in so many respects as you have herd? Then as you tender the safety of your immortal Souls in that Day, soak them before in the consideration of it;
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and to this end suffer me to furnish you with a few Meditations, which may conduce to the farther setting home of what hath been already said on this subject As Almighty God hath shar'd his Pow'r in the creating of things, his Wisdom in the Government of them, his Mercy in the Restauration of faln man;
and to this end suffer me to furnish you with a few Meditations, which may conduce to the farther setting home of what hath been already said on this Subject As Almighty God hath shared his Power in the creating of things, his Wisdom in the Government of them, his Mercy in the Restauration of fallen man;
so he hath reserved his justice in punishing of wicked to be declared eminently on this Day. 'Tis true, the wicked meet often with some of Gods vengeance here in this life;
so he hath reserved his Justice in punishing of wicked to be declared eminently on this Day. It's true, the wicked meet often with Some of God's vengeance Here in this life;
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If he hath done, and suffer'd so much as he hath done that he might manifest his mercy to all, what think you will he do when he sets himself about it, makes it his business to manifest the greatness of his justice? Or if you will thus, to make this day appear somewhat more dreadful yet;
If he hath done, and suffered so much as he hath done that he might manifest his mercy to all, what think you will he do when he sets himself about it, makes it his business to manifest the greatness of his Justice? Or if you will thus, to make this day appear somewhat more dreadful yet;
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If when he intended to shew the greatness of his mercy, He the Son of God would be born in a Stable, lye in a Manger, converse with sinners here in the world,
If when he intended to show the greatness of his mercy, He the Son of God would be born in a Stable, lie in a Manger, converse with Sinners Here in the world,
and at length for wretched sinners be apprehended, bound, spit upon, buffeted, crown'd with thorns, ridiculously array'd, bear his Massy Cross on his own shoulders,
and At length for wretched Sinners be apprehended, bound, spit upon, buffeted, crowned with thorns, ridiculously arrayed, bear his Massy Cross on his own shoulders,
Then conceive, if you can, what he will do when he intends fully to declare the greatness of his Justice, kept with much long-suffering and patience till this Great Day. If you would have this farther illustrated, then thus:
Then conceive, if you can, what he will do when he intends Fully to declare the greatness of his justice, kept with much long-suffering and patience till this Great Day. If you would have this farther illustrated, then thus:
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Saint Luke in his relation of the manner of Saint Paul 's Conversion, tells us, in the 9. Chap. of the Acts, that after he was dismounted he heard a voice, saying, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? and he said, who art thou Lord? and the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest;
Saint Lycia in his Relation of the manner of Saint Paul is Conversion, tells us, in the 9. Chap. of the Acts, that After he was dismounted he herd a voice, saying, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? and he said, who art thou Lord? and the Lord said, I am jesus whom thou Persecutest;
If the Apostle was struck with such trembling, and astonishment, when he did but come to the knowledge that it was Jesus whom he persecuted, crying out, Lord what wilt thou have to do? as if he should have said,
If the Apostle was struck with such trembling, and astonishment, when he did but come to the knowledge that it was jesus whom he persecuted, crying out, Lord what wilt thou have to do? as if he should have said,
Neither is it to be past by without wonder, that so much trembling, and astonishment should surprize Saint Paul; for what dreadfulness could there be in that voice that courteously call'd him (so vile a person) by his name;
Neither is it to be passed by without wonder, that so much trembling, and astonishment should surprise Saint Paul; for what dreadfulness could there be in that voice that courteously called him (so vile a person) by his name;
not with any token of love, but with a drawn sword, and all manner of cruelty? certainly, they that cannot endure him calling them to Repentance, will not be able to endure him coming to take Vengeance; they that cannot bear the guilt of their sins, will never endure to look the Avenger of sin in the face.
not with any token of love, but with a drawn sword, and all manner of cruelty? Certainly, they that cannot endure him calling them to Repentance, will not be able to endure him coming to take Vengeance; they that cannot bear the guilt of their Sins, will never endure to look the Avenger of since in the face.
one Ʋsthazanes an old Nobleman, a Courtier, that had Sapores Government in his Minority, being a Christian, was so terrified, that he left off his Profession:
one Ʋsthazanes an old Nobleman, a Courtier, that had Sapores Government in his Minority, being a Christian, was so terrified, that he left off his Profession:
when I come before his Tribunal? The thought of Gods Judgment Seat wrought so strongly upon him, that he recover'd his spiritual strength, and dyed a Glorious Martyr.
when I come before his Tribunal? The Thought of God's Judgement Seat wrought so strongly upon him, that he recovered his spiritual strength, and died a Glorious Martyr.
Thus did but men consider, that they must one day stand before the Bar of Gods Tribunal, they would be casting up how things stand betwixt him and their own Souls:
Thus did but men Consider, that they must one day stand before the Bar of God's Tribunal, they would be casting up how things stand betwixt him and their own Souls:
yet when they consider they shall be pluckt off in that day, it will be a means that they will order their lives so that their appearance may be with comfort.
yet when they Consider they shall be plucked off in that day, it will be a means that they will order their lives so that their appearance may be with Comfort.
But if you look that I (though present when it was on Fire, and a Fellow-Sufferer with many of you) should present you with a Hypotyposis or Description of that most lamentable and devouring Fire, as it is deservedly stil'd;
But if you look that I (though present when it was on Fire, and a Fellow-sufferer with many of you) should present you with a Hypotyposis or Description of that most lamentable and devouring Fire, as it is deservedly Styled;
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and there was written therein Lamentation and Mourning, and Woe, Ezek. 2. So in every circumstance that accompanied this dismal Conflagration, Judgment was writ as in Text Letters,
and there was written therein Lamentation and Mourning, and Woe, Ezekiel 2. So in every circumstance that accompanied this dismal Conflagration, Judgement was writ as in Text Letters,
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I believe there are some here present, who with my self, did not think that ever the Adversary and Enemy, that Dreadful Fire would have entred into our Streets, the place where it began being so far distant from our Habitations:
I believe there Are Some Here present, who with my self, did not think that ever the Adversary and Enemy, that Dreadful Fire would have entered into our Streets, the place where it began being so Far distant from our Habitations:
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And so you'l say this Fire well deserves both the Epithetes in my Text, Great and Dreadful; as if Almighty God had spoke to London in terminis, expresly under the name or notion of a Forrest, as once he did to Jerusalem, Ezek. 20 47. Behold, I will kindle a Fire in thee,
And so You'll say this Fire well deserves both the Epithets in my Text, Great and Dreadful; as if Almighty God had spoke to London in terminis, expressly under the name or notion of a Forest, as once he did to Jerusalem, Ezekiel 20 47. Behold, I will kindle a Fire in thee,
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and it shall devour every green Tree in thee, and every dry Tree in thee, the flaming flame shall not be quenched, &c. And all flesh shall see that I the Lord have kindled it,
and it shall devour every green Tree in thee, and every dry Tree in thee, the flaming flame shall not be quenched, etc. And all Flesh shall see that I the Lord have kindled it,
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It was not long before this Fire hapned that God visited this City with the Plague of Pestilence, which walkt in as much state along the Streets as ever the chief Magistrate of it did;
It was not long before this Fire happened that God visited this city with the Plague of Pestilence, which walked in as much state along the Streets as ever the chief Magistrate of it did;
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God had no sooner turn'd her sorrow into joy; her sighing into singing; her mourning into melody; her prayers into praises; her Tears into Triumphs, but they,
God had no sooner turned her sorrow into joy; her sighing into singing; her mourning into melody; her Prayers into praises; her Tears into Triumphos, but they,
Hence it was that she came down wonderfully, to use that expression in the Lamentation of Jeremy, concerning Jerusalem. Londons incogitancy and and inconsiderateness, together with the licentious lewdness following thereupon, not to spare the place of my Nativity, brought her down with a vengeance to sit in Ashes,
Hence it was that she Come down wonderfully, to use that expression in the Lamentation of Jeremiah, Concerning Jerusalem. Londons incogitancy and and inconsiderateness, together with the licentious Lewdness following thereupon, not to spare the place of my Nativity, brought her down with a vengeance to fit in Ashes,
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Is it nothing to you all ye that pass by, behold, and see if there be any desolation like unto my desolation, which is done unto me, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce, or fiery anger:
Is it nothing to you all you that pass by, behold, and see if there be any desolation like unto my desolation, which is done unto me, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce, or fiery anger:
Is it in the wishes of you the Inhabitants of this place, whose habitations are yet standing, that they should not partake of Londons punishment? would you that your Bethel (in which through God•s goodness ye are assembled at this time) should never be turn'd into Bethaven? would you not have Iccobod written upon all that you can call Beautiful and Glorious? then see you decline such sins as are mentioned in the specifick Prayer for this occasion.
Is it in the wishes of you the Inhabitants of this place, whose habitations Are yet standing, that they should not partake of Londons punishment? would you that your Bethel (in which through God•s Goodness you Are assembled At this time) should never be turned into Bethaven? would you not have Iccobod written upon all that you can call Beautiful and Glorious? then see you decline such Sins as Are mentioned in the specific Prayer for this occasion.
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since it hath pleas'd Almighty God in his righteousness to take away from us our dear Habitations in which we so much delighted, we commit them to the ground, Earth to Earth, Ashes to Ashes, Rubbish to Rubbish, in sure and certain hope to see them to have such a Glorious Resurrection (like a Phoenix out of its Ashes) as shall create wonder in all that shall behold it,
since it hath pleased Almighty God in his righteousness to take away from us our dear Habitations in which we so much delighted, we commit them to the ground, Earth to Earth, Ashes to Ashes, Rubbish to Rubbish, in sure and certain hope to see them to have such a Glorious Resurrection (like a Phoenix out of its Ashes) as shall create wonder in all that shall behold it,
Nay, we know that if these earthly Houses of ours, these Candle-Rents, old Timber Buildings be dissolv'd, be consum'd by Fire, we shall have buildings run up so strongly,
Nay, we know that if these earthly Houses of ours, these candle-rents, old Timber Buildings be dissolved, be consumed by Fire, we shall have buildings run up so strongly,
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There is no good to be done unless God set his Fiat to it, and say let it be done. If he blast and not bless mens endeavours and policies, they are all but Arena sine Calce, sand without lime, they will not hang together,
There is no good to be done unless God Set his Fiat to it, and say let it be done. If he blast and not bless men's endeavours and policies, they Are all but Arena sine Calce, sand without lime, they will not hang together,
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at least they use to leave about a yard square of the house unplaistred, on which they write in great letters that of the Psalmist, If I forget thee ô Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its cunning.
At lest they use to leave about a yard square of the house unplaistred, on which they write in great letters that of the Psalmist, If I forget thee o Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its cunning.
I know not whether any of you that are Building or have Built your Houses, will be willing to leave a yard square of them unplaistred to write in it in great letters, If I forget thee O London, &c. this may be thought too great a blemish in your fair beautiful Buildings;
I know not whither any of you that Are Building or have Built your Houses, will be willing to leave a yard square of them unplaistred to write in it in great letters, If I forget thee Oh London, etc. this may be Thought too great a blemish in your fair beautiful Buildings;
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let old London dreadfully consum'd by Fire have a room in your minds and memories, not forgetting the mercy God shew'd in the midst of that dreadful judgment. To conclude;
let old London dreadfully consumed by Fire have a room in your minds and memories, not forgetting the mercy God showed in the midst of that dreadful judgement. To conclude;
Let those of us that have been large sharers in this judgment, who are Christians not by Water only but by Fire, heartily bee of God that we may come forth of the Crucible of Affliction,
Let those of us that have been large sharers in this judgement, who Are Christians not by Water only but by Fire, heartily be of God that we may come forth of the Crucible of Affliction,
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and in the Prophet Jeremie 's language is to take away the fore-skins of your heart, Jer. 4. 4. That place of Scripture is well worthy my citing of it,
and in the Prophet Jeremiah is language is to take away the foreskins of your heart, Jer. 4. 4. That place of Scripture is well worthy my citing of it,
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Circumcise your selves unto the Lord, and take away the fore-skins of your hearts ye Men of Judah, and Inhabitants of Jerusalem, lest my fury come forth like fire,
Circumcise your selves unto the Lord, and take away the foreskins of your hearts you Men of Judah, and Inhabitants of Jerusalem, lest my fury come forth like fire,
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