A sermon preached at Alderly in the country of Gloucester, January IV, 1676/7 at the funeral of Sir Matthew Hale, kt, late Chief Justice of His Majestie's court of the King's bench / by E.G. ...

Griffith, Evan, A.M., Minister of Alderly
Publisher: Printed by W G for William Shrowsbury
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1677
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A42143 ESTC ID: R2788 STC ID: G1995
Subject Headings: Funeral sermons; Hale, Matthew, -- Sir, 1609-1676; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 A SERMON Preached at the Funeral of Sir MATTHEW HALE Kt. At Alderly, Jan. 4. 1676 / 7. Isa. 57.1. The Righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart; A SERMON Preached At the Funeral of Sir MATTHEW HALE Kt. At Alderly, Jan. 4. 1676 / 7. Isaiah 57.1. The Righteous Perishes, and no man Layeth it to heart; dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 np1 np1 np1 p-acp np1, np1 crd crd / crd np1 crd. dt j vvz, cc dx n1 vvz pn31 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 2
1 and merciful men are taken away, none considering, that the Righteous is taken away from the evil to come. and merciful men Are taken away, none considering, that the Righteous is taken away from the evil to come. cc j n2 vbr vvn av, pix vvg, cst dt j vbz vvn av p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 2
2 IN the ninth Verse of the former Chapter the Holy Prophet threatneth a fearful Judgment that was like to fall on the Jews, he calls for the wild Beasts of the Field and the Forest to come and devour, meaning the Gentiles, which should be Executioners of the Lord's Judgments; IN the ninth Verse of the former Chapter the Holy Prophet threatens a fearful Judgement that was like to fallen on the jews, he calls for the wild Beasts of the Field and the Forest to come and devour, meaning the Gentiles, which should be Executioners of the Lord's Judgments; p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f dt j n1 dt j n1 vvz dt j n1 cst vbds j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt np2, pns31 vvz p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, vvg dt n2-j, r-crq vmd vbi n2 pp-f dt ng1 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
3 and because the Lord is Righteous in all his Ways, and Holy in all his Works, he shews what Causes would provoke the Lord to inflict such a heavy Judgment upon his People, and Because the Lord is Righteous in all his Ways, and Holy in all his Works, he shows what Causes would provoke the Lord to inflict such a heavy Judgement upon his People, cc c-acp dt n1 vbz j p-acp d po31 n2, cc j p-acp d po31 vvz, pns31 vvz r-crq n2 vmd vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi d dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
4 as to give them up to be devoured by the Beasts of the Field and the Forest, such savage Enemies. as to give them up to be devoured by the Beasts of the Field and the Forest, such savage Enemies. c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 a-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1, d j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 2
5 The First Cause is set down at large in the rest of the Verse to the end of the Chapter: The First Cause is Set down At large in the rest of the Verse to the end of the Chapter: dt ord n1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp j p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
6 Even the Blindness, Idleness, Covetousness, and Security of their Watchmen, who should have taught the Fear of the Lord; Even the Blindness, Idleness, Covetousness, and Security of their Watchmen, who should have taught the fear of the Lord; av-j dt n1, n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f po32 n2, r-crq vmd vhi vvn dt n1 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
7 the neglect of their Duty being a special Occasion of the Peoples Sin, is alledged as the First Cause of God's Judgments threatned. the neglect of their Duty being a special Occasion of the Peoples since, is alleged as the First Cause of God's Judgments threatened. dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbg dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1, vbz vvn p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 3 Image 2
8 The Second Cause was in the Common People, set down in the first Verse of this Chapter: The Second Cause was in the Common People, Set down in the First Verse of this Chapter: dt ord n1 vbds p-acp dt j n1, vvn a-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
9 Even their careless neglect, in not regarding nor considering the Death of the Righteous, when many of them were taken away to warn them of some strange Judgement to come; Even their careless neglect, in not regarding nor considering the Death of the Righteous, when many of them were taken away to warn them of Some strange Judgement to come; av-j po32 j n1, p-acp xx vvg ccx vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j, c-crq d pp-f pno32 vbdr vvn av pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f d j n1 pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
10 yet they laid it not to Heart nor considered, but continued and proceeded in their Sins, drinking, yet they laid it not to Heart nor considered, but continued and proceeded in their Sins, drinking, av pns32 vvd pn31 xx p-acp n1 ccx vvn, cc-acp vvd cc vvd p-acp po32 n2, vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
11 and filling themselves with Wine and strong Drink, and Merriment, promising themselves happy Days, as it is the manner of the Wicked to be most secure when Judgment is nearest unto them, and filling themselves with Wine and strong Drink, and Merriment, promising themselves happy Days, as it is the manner of the Wicked to be most secure when Judgement is nearest unto them, cc vvg px32 p-acp n1 cc j vvb, cc n1, vvg px32 j n2, c-acp pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j pc-acp vbi av-ds vvi c-crq n1 vbz js p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
12 as we have Example in Belshazzar, Dan. 5. he was among his Concubines and his Cups, as we have Exampl in Belshazzar, Dan. 5. he was among his Concubines and his Cups, c-acp pns12 vhb n1 p-acp np1, np1 crd pns31 vbds p-acp po31 ng1 cc po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
13 when the Hand wrote his Doom over against the Candlestick, Mene mene tekel upharsin. The Righteous perisheth. when the Hand wrote his Doom over against the Candlestick, Mean mean Tekel Upharsin. The Righteous Perishes. c-crq dt n1 vvd po31 n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1, n1 n1 j n1. dt j vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 2
14 These are the Words of the Holy and Evangelical Prophet, lamenting the Spiritual Security of the Jews, chiding and reproving them for their great Stupidity and Spiritual Lethargy. These Are the Words of the Holy and Evangelical Prophet, lamenting the Spiritual Security of the jews, chiding and reproving them for their great Stupidity and Spiritual Lethargy. d vbr dt n2 pp-f dt j cc np1 n1, vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt np2, vvg cc vvg pno32 p-acp po32 j n1 cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 2
15 Wherein we have, First, The Persons that dyed, who are described by two excellent Properties: 1. Righteous before God; 2. Merciful towards Men. Wherein we have, First, The Persons that died, who Are described by two excellent Properties: 1. Righteous before God; 2. Merciful towards Men. c-crq pns12 vhb, ord, dt n2 cst vvd, r-crq vbr vvn p-acp crd j n2: crd j c-acp np1; crd j p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
16 Secondly, The Manner of their Death, set forth by two Terms; perisheth, are taken away. The Sin of careless People, by two Phrases; Secondly, The Manner of their Death, Set forth by two Terms; Perishes, Are taken away. The since of careless People, by two Phrases; ord, dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, vvd av p-acp crd n2; vvz, vbr vvn av. dt n1 pp-f j n1, p-acp crd n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
17 not laying to heart, nor considering the death of the Righteous. Fourthly, the final Cause or special End for which they dye and are taken away, not laying to heart, nor considering the death of the Righteous. Fourthly, the final Cause or special End for which they die and Are taken away, xx vvg p-acp n1, ccx vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j. ord, dt j n1 cc j vvb p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb cc vbr vvn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
18 and that is, to prevent future Evils. Concerning the Persons, here are two great Problems to be resolved, hard Questions. and that is, to prevent future Evils. Concerning the Persons, Here Are two great Problems to be resolved, hard Questions. cc d vbz, pc-acp vvi j-jn n2-jn. vvg dt n2, av vbr crd j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 2
19 Quest. I. How can any Man be Righteous? The Scripture saith, There is none Righteous, no not one. Quest. I How can any Man be Righteous? The Scripture Says, There is none Righteous, no not one. n1. uh q-crq vmb d n1 vbb j? dt n1 vvz, a-acp vbz pix j, uh-dx xx crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 2
20 II. How do the Righteous perish? The Lord knoweth the way of the Righteous, the way of the Ungodly shall perish. Answ. I. II How do the Righteous perish? The Lord Knoweth the Way of the Righteous, the Way of the Ungodly shall perish. Answer I. crd q-crq vdb dt j vvi? dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j, dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vvi. np1 pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 2
21 There is a Legal Righteousness, so Adam was righteous in the state of Innocency, being created after God's Image: There is a Legal Righteousness, so Adam was righteous in the state of Innocency, being created After God's Image: pc-acp vbz dt j n1, av np1 vbds j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vbg vvn p-acp npg1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
22 This Righteousness is forfeited and lost, so by nature all are corrupt and unrighteous: There is none Righteous. This Righteousness is forfeited and lost, so by nature all Are corrupt and unrighteous: There is none Righteous. d n1 vbz vvn cc vvn, av p-acp n1 d vbr j cc j-u: pc-acp vbz pix j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 2
23 II. There is an Evangelical Righteousness, and this is twofold. 1. The Righteousness of Imputation, when the Righteousness of Christ is imputed to the Believer, II There is an Evangelical Righteousness, and this is twofold. 1. The Righteousness of Imputation, when the Righteousness of christ is imputed to the Believer, crd pc-acp vbz dt np1 n1, cc d vbz j. crd dt n1 pp-f n1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 2
24 and received of him by Faith: and received of him by Faith: cc vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
25 Christ is made of God to be unto us Righteousness, 1 Cor. 1. Jehova tsidkenu, Jer. 23.6. christ is made of God to be unto us Righteousness, 1 Cor. 1. Jehovah Zedekiah, Jer. 23.6. np1 vbz vvn pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi p-acp pno12 n1, vvn np1 crd np1 fw-la, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
26 He was made Sin for us, that we might be made the Righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5. ult. As Christ was made Sin for us, not by the infusion of Sin into his Person, He was made since for us, that we might be made the Righteousness of God in him, 2 Cor. 5. ult. As christ was made since for us, not by the infusion of since into his Person, pns31 vbds vvn n1 p-acp pno12, cst pns12 vmd vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno31, crd np1 crd n1. p-acp np1 vbds vvn n1 p-acp pno12, xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
27 but by imputation of our Sins unto him: but by imputation of our Sins unto him: cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
28 So we are made righteous before God, not by any Righteousness inherent in us, but by the Righteousness of Christ imputed unto us. So we Are made righteous before God, not by any Righteousness inherent in us, but by the Righteousness of christ imputed unto us. av pns12 vbr vvn j p-acp np1, xx p-acp d n1 j p-acp pno12, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 2
29 2. Believers are righteous by Sanctification, when by the Spirit of Christ the Mind is enlightned, the Heart is mollified, the Will is rectified, the Affections sanctified, 2. Believers Are righteous by Sanctification, when by the Spirit of christ the Mind is enlightened, the Heart is mollified, the Will is rectified, the Affections sanctified, crd n2 vbr j p-acp n1, c-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n1 vbz vvn, dt n2 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
30 and the whole course of their Life is reformed, the habits of Grace planted in them, they are partakers of the Divine Nature; and the Whole course of their Life is reformed, the habits of Grace planted in them, they Are partakers of the Divine Nature; cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz vvn, dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp pno32, pns32 vbr n2 pp-f dt j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
31 so that as before they liked, loved, and lived in Sin, now they abhor and avoid Sin and all the occasions of it: so that as before they liked, loved, and lived in since, now they abhor and avoid since and all the occasions of it: av cst p-acp a-acp pns32 vvd, vvd, cc vvd p-acp n1, av pns32 vvb cc vvi n1 cc d dt n2 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
32 He that doth righteousness is righteous, 1 Joh. 3.7. This doth not make us perfectly Righteous, but imperfectly; He that does righteousness is righteous, 1 John 3.7. This does not make us perfectly Righteous, but imperfectly; pns31 cst vdz n1 vbz j, crd np1 crd. d vdz xx vvi pno12 av-j j, cc-acp av-j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
33 not before God, but before Men. Jam. 2.24. 3. They that are Righteous thus by Justification and Sanctification, are also merciful, passively and actively: not before God, but before Men. Jam. 2.24. 3. They that Are Righteous thus by Justification and Sanctification, Are also merciful, passively and actively: xx p-acp np1, cc-acp p-acp n2. np1 crd. crd pns32 cst vbr j av p-acp n1 cc n1, vbr av j, av-j cc av-j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Image 2
34 Passively, that is, first in nature and order, such as Gad received into Mercy and Favour; Passively, that is, First in nature and order, such as Gad received into Mercy and Favour; av-j, cst vbz, ord p-acp n1 cc n1, d c-acp n1 vvd p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
35 hence they are called Vessels of Mercy prepared unto Glory, Rom. 9.23. they are truly Righteous before God, whom he hath received into Mercy in forgiving their Sins. hence they Are called Vessels of Mercy prepared unto Glory, Rom. 9.23. they Are truly Righteous before God, whom he hath received into Mercy in forgiving their Sins. av pns32 vbr vvn n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp n1, np1 crd. pns32 vbr av-j j p-acp np1, ro-crq pns31 vhz vvn p-acp n1 p-acp j-vvg po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
36 Rom. 4.6, 7. Actively, for such as shew mercy unto others; these two are always found together in the same Persons, as our Saviour, Matth. 5.7. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Rom. 4.6, 7. Actively, for such as show mercy unto Others; these two Are always found together in the same Persons, as our Saviour, Matthew 5.7. Blessed Are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. np1 crd, crd av-j, c-acp d c-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2-jn; d crd vbr av vvn av p-acp dt d n2, p-acp po12 n1, np1 crd. vvn vbr dt j, c-acp pns32 vmb vvi n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
37 They have obtained pardoning Mercy, and shall obtain crowning mercy: He which receiveth mercy of the Lord will shew mercy unto Men. They have obtained pardoning Mercy, and shall obtain crowning mercy: He which receives mercy of the Lord will show mercy unto Men. pns32 vhb vvn vvg n1, cc vmb vvi vvg n1: pns31 r-crq vvz n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi n1 p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 2
38 Quest. II. How doth the Righteous perish? Quest. II How does the Righteous perish? n1. crd c-crq vdz dt j vvi? (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 2
39 Answ. Not in Soul, for that is immortal, and cannot perish by any means, but doth live out of the Body as well, Answer Not in Soul, for that is immortal, and cannot perish by any means, but does live out of the Body as well, np1 xx p-acp n1, p-acp d vbz j, cc vmbx vvi p-acp d n2, cc-acp vdz vvi av pp-f dt n1 c-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
40 or more truly than in the Body: This Solomon taught, Ecclesiast. 12.7. The spirit returns to God that gave it ; or more truly than in the Body: This Solomon taught, Ecclesiatest. 12.7. The Spirit returns to God that gave it; cc av-dc av-j cs p-acp dt n1: d np1 vvn, av-j. crd. dt n1 vvz p-acp np1 cst vvd pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
41 this St. Paul desireth, To be dissolved, and to be with Christ: Phil. 1.23. and Lazarus enjoyed at his Death, being carried by the Angels into Abraham 's Bosom: this Saint Paul Desires, To be dissolved, and to be with christ: Philip 1.23. and Lazarus enjoyed At his Death, being carried by the Angels into Abraham is Bosom: d n1 np1 vvz, pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1: np1 crd. cc np1 vvn p-acp po31 n1, vbg vvn p-acp dt n2 p-acp np1 vbz n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
42 Luke 16. and this John saw in a Vision, Revelat. 6.9. performed to the Saints, he saw the Souls under the Altar. Luke 16. and this John saw in a Vision, Revelation 6.9. performed to the Saints, he saw the Souls under the Altar. zz crd cc d np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, np1 crd. vvn p-acp dt n2, pns31 vvd dt n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
43 Neither doth he perish in Body, for the Body of a Righteous Man hath still a Being in the sight of God, Neither does he perish in Body, for the Body of a Righteous Man hath still a Being in the sighed of God, av-d vdz pns31 vvi p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vhz av dt vbg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
44 and remains a Member of Christ's Mystical Body: and remains a Member of Christ's Mystical Body: cc vvz dt n1 pp-f npg1 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
45 This Union betwixt Christ and the Faithful is not of Souls only, but also of Bodies; This union betwixt christ and the Faithful is not of Souls only, but also of Bodies; d n1 p-acp np1 cc dt j vbz xx pp-f n2 av-j, cc-acp av pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
46 the Bodies of Saints do not finally and totally perish, their Dust in the Grave is precious in God's sight, they only sleep in Jesus, the Bodies of Saints do not finally and totally perish, their Dust in the Grave is precious in God's sighed, they only sleep in jesus, dt n2 pp-f n2 vdb xx av-j cc av-j vvi, po32 n1 p-acp dt j vbz j p-acp npg1 n1, pns32 av-j vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
47 and by the power of Jesus shall be raised again glorious Bodies. Phil. 3. ult. and by the power of jesus shall be raised again glorious Bodies. Philip 3. ult. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vbb vvn av j n2. np1 crd n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 2
48 Nothing perisheth of a Righteous Man in Death finally and totally, but Sin. They perish in appearance, according to the Opinion of the World and the Judgment of Flesh and Blood. Nothing Perishes of a Righteous Man in Death finally and totally, but Sin. They perish in appearance, according to the Opinion of the World and the Judgement of Flesh and Blood. pix vvz pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1 av-j cc av-j, cc-acp np1 pns32 vvb p-acp n1, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
49 The proper meaning of this Expression is, They dye, depart hence, and are no more seen, their place knoweth them no more; The proper meaning of this Expression is, They die, depart hence, and Are no more seen, their place Knoweth them no more; dt j n1 pp-f d n1 vbz, pns32 vvb, vvb av, cc vbr av-dx av-dc vvn, po32 n1 vvz pno32 av-dx dc; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
50 or, as the other Word is added exegetically, they are taken away or gathered to God and his Christ, to Angels and Saints. or, as the other Word is added exegetically, they Are taken away or gathered to God and his christ, to Angels and Saints. cc, c-acp dt j-jn n1 vbz vvn av-j, pns32 vbr vvn av cc vvn p-acp np1 cc po31 np1, p-acp n2 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 2
51 Observation. The Righteous and Godly Man must dye as well as others, but the Death of the Righteous is not hurtful but beneficial, no loss, but great gain and advantage. Observation. The Righteous and Godly Man must die as well as Others, but the Death of the Righteous is not hurtful but beneficial, no loss, but great gain and advantage. n1. dt j cc j n1 vmb vvi a-acp av c-acp n2-jn, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz xx j p-acp j, dx n1, cc-acp j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 2
52 Of this Lesson we see two Branches. Of this lesson we see two Branches. pp-f d n1 pns12 vvb crd n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 2
53 1. That the Righteous Man who is Evangelically Righteous, as being justified by the Righteousness of Christ, 1. That the Righteous Man who is Evangelically Righteous, as being justified by the Righteousness of christ, crd cst dt j n1 r-crq vbz av-j j, c-acp vbg vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
54 and sanctified by his Spirit, must dye, and go down into the Chambers of Death and Darkness, and sanctified by his Spirit, must die, and go down into the Chambers of Death and Darkness, cc vvn p-acp po31 n1, vmb vvi, cc vvb a-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
55 and the House of Rottenness, as well as others. 2. That the Death of the Righteous is not hurtful, but beneficial; no loss, but gain. Of the First; and the House of Rottenness, as well as Others. 2. That the Death of the Righteous is not hurtful, but beneficial; no loss, but gain. Of the First; cc dt n1 pp-f n1, c-acp av c-acp n2-jn. crd cst dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz xx j, cc-acp j; dx n1, cc-acp n1. pp-f dt ord; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 2
56 Death is the way of all the world Josh. 23.14. The way of all the earth, saith David, 1 King. 2.2. It is the end of all Men, as Solomon, Eccles. 7.2. Death is the Way of all the world Josh. 23.14. The Way of all the earth, Says David, 1 King. 2.2. It is the end of all Men, as Solomon, Eccles. 7.2. n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f d dt n1, vvz np1, crd n1. crd. pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp np1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
57 and the Righteous must walk and pass this way, and come to this end before they come to their everlasting Home, as well as others: and the Righteous must walk and pass this Way, and come to this end before they come to their everlasting Home, as well as Others: cc dt j vmb vvi cc vvi d n1, cc vvb p-acp d n1 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp po32 j av-an, c-acp av c-acp n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
58 The wise man dyeth as well as the fool, Eccles. 2.16. yea in this respect the condition of the Children of Men and the condition of Beasts are alike, As the one dyeth, so dieth the other. Eccles. 3.19. No marvel if the condition of all Men be alike, High and Low, Rich and Poor, Wise and Unwise, Learned and Ignorant, Righteous Unrighteous, Godly and Prophane, NONLATINALPHABET, Mors impudens, it fears no colours, spares neither great nor good: The wise man Dies as well as the fool, Eccles. 2.16. yea in this respect the condition of the Children of Men and the condition of Beasts Are alike, As the one Dies, so Dieth the other. Eccles. 3.19. No marvel if the condition of all Men be alike, High and Low, Rich and Poor, Wise and Unwise, Learned and Ignorant, Righteous Unrighteous, Godly and Profane,, Mors impudens, it fears no colours, spares neither great nor good: dt j n1 vvz a-acp av c-acp dt n1, np1 crd. uh p-acp d n1 dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2 cc dt n1 pp-f n2 vbr av, p-acp dt pi vvz, av vvz dt j-jn. np1 crd. dx n1 cs dt n1 pp-f d n2 vbb av, j cc j, j cc j, j cc j-u, j cc j, j j, j cc j,, fw-la fw-la, pn31 vvz dx n2, vvz dx j ccx j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
59 Abel dyed, whose Person and Sacrifice God accepted, as well as Cain whose Person and Sacrifice God rejected. Abel died, whose Person and Sacrifice God accepted, as well as Cain whose Person and Sacrifice God rejected. np1 vvd, rg-crq n1 cc n1 np1 vvd, c-acp av c-acp np1 rg-crq n1 cc n1 np1 vvd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
60 Abraham the Father of all the Faithful, and the Friend of God, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, all the Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, Evangelists, Abraham the Father of all the Faithful, and the Friend of God, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, all the Patriarchs, prophets, Apostles, Evangelists, np1 dt n1 pp-f d dt j, cc dt n1 pp-f np1, np1, np1, np1, d dt n2, n2, n2, n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
61 and Holy Men of God paid this Tribute, and all must pay: Heb. 9.27. Statutum est, there is the necessity; and Holy Men of God paid this Tribute, and all must pay: Hebrew 9.27. Statutum est, there is the necessity; cc j n2 pp-f np1 vvd d n1, cc d vmb vvi: np1 crd. fw-la fw-la, a-acp vbz dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
62 Omnibus, there is the Universality of dying; Omnibus, there is the Universality of dying; fw-la, a-acp vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
63 there is a Statute Law for both, Enacted in the Court of Heaven, which no Mortal can Repeal. there is a Statute Law for both, Enacted in the Court of Heaven, which no Mortal can Repeal. pc-acp vbz dt n1 n1 p-acp d, vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq dx j-jn vmb n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
64 As sure as we are born to live, so sure are we born to dye; Nasci & denasci ordo rerum est. As sure as we Are born to live, so sure Are we born to die; Nasci & denasci ordo rerum est. p-acp j c-acp pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi, av j vbr pns12 vvn pc-acp vvi; np1 cc fw-la vvi fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
65 I need not travel far for many more Examples or Proofs of this, only turn your Eyes to that doleful Object and sad Spectacle of Mortality under that black Vail, then conclude of this necessity: I need not travel Far for many more Examples or Proofs of this, only turn your Eyes to that doleful Object and sad Spectacle of Mortality under that black vail, then conclude of this necessity: pns11 vvb xx vvi av-j p-acp d dc n2 cc n2 pp-f d, av-j vvb po22 n2 p-acp d j n1 cc j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d j-jn n1, av vvb pp-f d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
66 For if Art, and Learned Skill and Industry of Physick could have continued him, if Strength of Body could have preserved him, For if Art, and Learned Skill and Industry of Physick could have continued him, if Strength of Body could have preserved him, c-acp cs n1, cc j n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 vmd vhi vvn pno31, cs n1 pp-f n1 vmd vhi vvn pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
67 if Wisdom and rare Gifts of Mind, if Temperance in Diet, if Chastness of Life, if Wisdom and rare Gifts of Mind, if Temperance in Diet, if Chasteness of Life, cs n1 cc j n2 pp-f n1, cs n1 p-acp n1, cs n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
68 if a concurrence of all excellent Virtues, if Piety and the Power of Godliness, the Life of Holiness, if a concurrence of all excellent Virtues, if Piety and the Power of Godliness, the Life of Holiness, cs dt n1 pp-f d j n2, cs n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
69 if the Wishes of Men, yea of a whole Nation, if the Prayers and Tears of the Godly, if the Wishes of Men, yea of a Whole nation, if the Prayers and Tears of the Godly, cs dt n2 pp-f n2, uh pp-f dt j-jn n1, cs dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
70 if any thing could have prevailed for him to give him any Priviledge against Deaths Arrest; if any thing could have prevailed for him to give him any Privilege against Death's Arrest; cs d n1 vmd vhi vvn p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pno31 d n1 p-acp ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
71 blackness and darkness had not at this time covered that Earthly Tabernacle wherein lately lodged so Heavenly a Mind. blackness and darkness had not At this time covered that Earthly Tabernacle wherein lately lodged so Heavenly a Mind. n1 cc n1 vhd xx p-acp d n1 vvn cst j n1 c-crq av-j vvn av j dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 2
72 Quest. Why should this be so, hath not Christ died for the Righteous, why then should they dye? Death is the Wages of Sin, hath not Christ suffered for all their Sins, wherefore should they dye? Quest. Why should this be so, hath not christ died for the Righteous, why then should they die? Death is the Wages of since, hath not christ suffered for all their Sins, Wherefore should they die? n1. q-crq vmd d vbi av, vhz xx np1 vvn p-acp dt j, uh-crq av vmd pns32 vvi? n1 vbz dt n2 pp-f n1, vhz xx np1 vvn p-acp d po32 n2, q-crq vmd pns32 vvi? (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 2
73 Answ. Christ by his Death and Satisfaction hath freed them from the second Death, and all the degrees of it; as, 1. Spiritual Death in Sin. Answer christ by his Death and Satisfaction hath freed them from the second Death, and all the Degrees of it; as, 1. Spiritual Death in Sin. np1 np1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 vhz vvn pno32 p-acp dt ord n1, cc d dt n2 pp-f pn31; c-acp, crd j n1 p-acp np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 2
74 2. The Damnation of the Soul at her sepaparation from the Body. 3. From the Condemnation of the whole • … lan at the Resurrection; 2. The Damnation of the Soul At her sepaparation from the Body. 3. From the Condemnation of the Whole • … lan At the Resurrection; crd dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt n1. crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn • … zz p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 2
75 Go ye cursed into everl•sting fire. This Death Christ by his Death hath abolished, and freed the Righteous from; Go you cursed into everl•sting fire. This Death christ by his Death hath abolished, and freed the Righteous from; vvb pn22 vvn p-acp j-vvg n1. d n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1 vhz vvn, cc vvd dt j p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 2
76 but not from the first Death, which is the separation of Soul and Body: but not from the First Death, which is the separation of Soul and Body: cc-acp xx p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
77 He hath only changed the nature and use of the first Death, he hath taken away the sting and venom of it, all the evil and hurt of it: He hath only changed the nature and use of the First Death, he hath taken away the sting and venom of it, all the evil and hurt of it: pns31 vhz av-j vvn dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt ord n1, pns31 vhz vvn av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f pn31, d dt j-jn cc n1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
78 Of a Punishment for Sin, he hath made it a Passage into Heaven; of a Curse, he hath turned it into a Blessing; Of a Punishment for since, he hath made it a Passage into Heaven; of a Curse, he hath turned it into a Blessing; pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vhz vvn pn31 dt n1 p-acp n1; pp-f dt n1, pns31 vhz vvn pn31 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
79 it did at first deprive Men of good, but now it putteth the Righteous into the possession of all good. The Righteous must dye. it did At First deprive Men of good, but now it putteth the Righteous into the possession of all good. The Righteous must die. pn31 vdd p-acp ord vvi n2 pp-f j, cc-acp av pn31 vvz dt j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j. dt j vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 2
80 Ratio 1. To accomplish the Decree, and to prove the truth of God, who said, In the day thou eatest thereof, morte morieris, thou shalt surely dye. Gen. 2.17. Ratio 1. To accomplish the decree, and to prove the truth of God, who said, In the day thou Eatest thereof, morte Morieris, thou shalt surely die. Gen. 2.17. fw-la crd p-acp vvi dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vvd, p-acp dt n1 pns21 vv2 av, fw-la fw-la, pns21 vm2 av-j vvi. np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
81 As they who are adjudged and condemned to dye are dead in Law, albeit they be kept in Prison, and not presently Executed; As they who Are adjudged and condemned to die Are dead in Law, albeit they be kept in Prison, and not presently Executed; p-acp pns32 r-crq vbr vvn cc vvn pc-acp vvi vbr j p-acp n1, cs pns32 vbb vvn p-acp n1, cc xx av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
82 so our first Parents, though they did not immediately dye, were subject to Death by the desert of Sin, so our First Parents, though they did not immediately die, were Subject to Death by the desert of since, av po12 ord n2, cs pns32 vdd xx av-j vvi, vbdr j-jn p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
83 and so in them all their Posterity. By one man sin entred into the world and death by sin; and so in them all their Posterity. By one man since entered into the world and death by since; cc av p-acp pno32 d po32 n1. p-acp crd n1 n1 vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
84 and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned. Rom. 5.12. and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned. Rom. 5.12. cc av n1 vvd p-acp d n2, c-acp cst d vhb vvn. np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 2
85 Now that the Decree of God might be accomplished, and his Truth kept inviolate and stand with his Mercy, Man, Now that the decree of God might be accomplished, and his Truth kept inviolate and stand with his Mercy, Man, av cst dt n1 pp-f np1 vmd vbi vvn, cc po31 n1 vvd j cc vvi p-acp po31 n1, n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
86 yea the Righteous Man must dye the first Death. yea the Righteous Man must die the First Death. uh dt j n1 vmb vvi dt ord n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 2
87 If Man should dye no manner of Death, how could the Truth of God appear? and if that Death due to Sin had been inflicted on Man, If Man should die no manner of Death, how could the Truth of God appear? and if that Death due to since had been inflicted on Man, cs n1 vmd vvi dx n1 pp-f n1, q-crq vmd dt n1 pp-f np1 vvi? cc cs d n1 j-jn p-acp n1 vhd vbn vvn p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
88 how should the Mercy of God have been manifested? how should the Mercy of God have been manifested? q-crq vmd dt n1 pp-f np1 vhb vbn vvn? (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 2
89 This Controversie God in his wonderful Wisdom hath reconciled thus, Piat mors bona, & habet utraque quod petit ; This Controversy God in his wondered Wisdom hath reconciled thus, Piat mors Bona, & habet Utraque quod petit; d n1 np1 p-acp po31 j n1 vhz vvn av, np1 fw-la fw-la, cc fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-fr; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
90 in changing the cursed nature of Death, and making that Temporal which was Eternal, doth his Mercy appear; in changing the cursed nature of Death, and making that Temporal which was Eternal, does his Mercy appear; p-acp vvg dt j-vvn n1 pp-f n1, cc vvg d j r-crq vbds j, vdz po31 n1 vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
91 and in the dissolution of Man's Body into Dust for a time, doth his Truth appear. and in the dissolution of Man's Body into Dust for a time, does his Truth appear. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f ng1 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, vdz po31 n1 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 2
92 Ra. 2. Because all are Dust; Our Bodies are Earthly Tabernacles, Houses of clay, the foundation of them in the dust: Job 4.19. All flesh is grass, and the glory of man as the flower of the field: Ra. 2. Because all Are Dust; Our Bodies Are Earthly Tabernacles, Houses of clay, the Foundation of them in the dust: Job 4.19. All Flesh is grass, and the glory of man as the flower of the field: np1 crd p-acp d vbr n1; po12 n2 vbr j n2, n2 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1: np1 crd. d n1 vbz n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
93 Isa. 40. Great as well as mean ones, their Glory fades, they wither as the Grass, Isaiah 40. Great as well as mean ones, their Glory fades, they wither as the Grass, np1 crd j c-acp av c-acp j pi2, po32 n1 vvz, pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
94 and meet all in the Dust: Our life is a vapour. Ja. 4.14. The Sea never resteth; and meet all in the Dust: Our life is a vapour. Ja. 4.14. The Sea never rests; cc vvi d p-acp dt n1: po12 n1 vbz dt n1. np1 crd. dt n1 av-x vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 2
95 but is always ebbing or flowing, so is it with the Life of Man, it never standeth at one stay, every Day cutteth off one part of our Life, no power can make my Life so long to day as it was yesterday, we are nearer our end in the Evening than in the Morning. Job 4.20. We are destroyed from morning to evening. but is always ebbing or flowing, so is it with the Life of Man, it never Stands At one stay, every Day cutteth off one part of our Life, no power can make my Life so long to day as it was yesterday, we Are nearer our end in the Evening than in the Morning. Job 4.20. We Are destroyed from morning to evening. cc-acp vbz av vvg cc vvg, av vbz pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, pn31 av-x vvz p-acp crd n1, d n1 vvz a-acp crd n1 pp-f po12 n1, dx n1 vmb vvi po11 n1 av av-j p-acp n1 c-acp pn31 vbds av-an, pns12 vbr av-jc po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 cs p-acp dt n1. np1 crd. pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
96 Even as Rivers run into the Sea, so our Life runs into Death. This is the Reason which the Lord useth, Gen. 3.19. Dust thou art, and into dust shalt thou return. Even as rivers run into the Sea, so our Life runs into Death. This is the Reason which the Lord uses, Gen. 3.19. Dust thou art, and into dust shalt thou return. av-j c-acp n2 vvb p-acp dt n1, av po12 n1 vvz p-acp n1. d vbz dt n1 r-crq dt n1 vvz, np1 crd. n1 pns21 vb2r, cc p-acp n1 vm2 pns21 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 2
97 Ra. 3. Because here is no continuing City for any; Ra. 3. Because Here is no Continuing city for any; np1 crd p-acp av vbz dx vvg n1 p-acp d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
98 We are Strangers and Pilgrims, and are placed in the World for a season, as Men upon a Stage to act our parts, We Are Strangers and Pilgrim's, and Are placed in the World for a season, as Men upon a Stage to act our parts, pns12 vbr n2 cc ng1, cc vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
99 and then must be gone, to give room for others. One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh. Eccles. 1.4. Ra. 4. The Righteous are taken away because the World is not worthy of them, Heb. 11 ▪ 38. They are the means of Blessings to the World, 1. By their presence: 2. By their Prayers; and then must be gone, to give room for Others. One generation passes away, and Another generation comes. Eccles. 1.4. Ra. 4. The Righteous Are taken away Because the World is not worthy of them, Hebrew 11 ▪ 38. They Are the means of Blessings to the World, 1. By their presence: 2. By their Prayers; cc av vmb vbi vvn, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n2-jn. crd n1 vvz av, cc j-jn n1 vvz. np1 crd. np1 crd dt j vbr vvn av c-acp dt n1 vbz xx j pp-f pno32, np1 crd ▪ crd pns32 vbr dt n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, crd p-acp po32 n1: crd p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 2
100 they stand in the gap, they stave off Judgments from the World; they stand in the gap, they stave off Judgments from the World; pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb a-acp n2 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
101 the Angel could do nothing to filthy Sodom, until Lot was gone out of it into Zoar: Gen. 19.22. 3. By their Examples: and 4. By their Counsel: the Angel could do nothing to filthy Sodom, until Lot was gone out of it into Zoar: Gen. 19.22. 3. By their Examples: and 4. By their Counsel: dt n1 vmd vdi pix p-acp j np1, c-acp n1 vbds vvn av pp-f pn31 p-acp vvi: np1 crd. crd p-acp po32 n2: cc crd p-acp po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
102 But the wicked World will neither follow their Example, nor take their Counsel: But the wicked World will neither follow their Exampl, nor take their Counsel: cc-acp dt j n1 vmb av-dx vvi po32 n1, ccx vvi po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
103 Therefore the Lord doth take away the Righteous in Mercy to Them, but in Judgment to the World. Therefore the Lord does take away the Righteous in Mercy to Them, but in Judgement to the World. av dt n1 vdz vvi av dt j p-acp n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 2
104 Branch 2. The Death of the Righteous is not hurtful but beneficial, no loss, but great gain and advantage. Branch 2. The Death of the Righteous is not hurtful but beneficial, no loss, but great gain and advantage. n1 crd dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz xx j p-acp j, dx n1, cc-acp j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 2
105 This will appear, 1. By the Phrases which the Holy Ghost useth to describe the Death of the Righteous: This will appear, 1. By the Phrases which the Holy Ghost uses to describe the Death of the Righteous: d vmb vvi, crd p-acp dt n2 r-crq dt j n1 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
106 It is a sleeping in Jesus, 1 Thessalon. 4. A resting in hope, Psalm 16. A putting off an earthly tabernacle, 2 Pet. 1.14. A falling of a corn of Wheat into the ground, that it may spring up more glorious; a sowing in God's Acre. Joh. 12.24. It is a gathering of them to their Fathers: It is a sleeping in jesus, 1 Thessalonica. 4. A resting in hope, Psalm 16. A putting off an earthly tabernacle, 2 Pet. 1.14. A falling of a corn of Wheat into the ground, that it may spring up more glorious; a sowing in God's Acre. John 12.24. It is a gathering of them to their Father's: pn31 vbz dt j-vvg p-acp np1, vvn np1. crd dt j-vvg p-acp n1, n1 crd dt vvg a-acp dt j n1, crd np1 crd. dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vmb vvi a-acp av-dc j; dt vvg p-acp npg1 n1. np1 crd. pn31 vbz dt n-vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 2
107 1. Of their Bodies from a place of care and labour, o• trouble and pain, to a place of easerest, and security; 1. Of their Bodies from a place of care and labour, o• trouble and pain, to a place of easerest, and security; crd pp-f po32 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, n1 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
108 They shall enter into peace, rest in their beds. Vers. 2. 2. Of their Souls, from the Body to God, to Abraham 's Bosom; They shall enter into peace, rest in their Beds. Vers. 2. 2. Of their Souls, from the Body to God, to Abraham is Bosom; pns32 vmb vvi p-acp n1, n1 p-acp po32 n2. np1 crd crd pp-f po32 n2, p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp np1 vbz n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 40 Image 2
109 from an Earthly Tabernacle and House of Clay, to an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens: from Men to Angels; from an Earthly Tabernacle and House of Clay, to an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens: from Men to Angels; p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt n1 xx vvn p-acp n2, j p-acp dt n2: p-acp n2 p-acp n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
110 from Sinners to Saints perfectly righteous; from Enemies to their best Friends; from the Vale of the shadow of Death to the Land of the Living; from Sinners to Saints perfectly righteous; from Enemies to their best Friends; from the Vale of the shadow of Death to the Land of the Living; p-acp n2 p-acp n2 av-j j; p-acp n2 p-acp po32 js n2; p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-vvg; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
111 from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant; from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant; p-acp dt n1 j p-acp dt n1 j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
112 from Earth to Heaven, whither they are gathered, as the Apostle teacheth at large, Heb. 12.22, 23, 24. to Mount Sion the City of the Living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem ; from Earth to Heaven, whither they Are gathered, as the Apostle Teaches At large, Hebrew 12.22, 23, 24. to Mount Sion the city of the Living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem; p-acp n1 p-acp n1, c-crq pns32 vbr vvn, c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp j, np1 crd, crd, crd p-acp n1 np1 dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1, dt j np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
113 to an innumerable company of Angels, to God the Judge of all, and the Spirits of just Men made perfect, to Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant. to an innumerable company of Angels, to God the Judge of all, and the Spirits of just Men made perfect, to jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant. p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2, p-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f d, cc dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvd j, pc-acp np1 dt n1 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 41 Image 2
114 2. This will yet evidently appear, if we consider two things. 1. The Evils from which the Righteous are freed by Death. 2. This will yet evidently appear, if we Consider two things. 1. The Evils from which the Righteous Are freed by Death. crd d vmb av av-j vvi, cs pns12 vvb crd n2. crd dt n2-jn p-acp r-crq dt j vbr vvn p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 42 Image 2
115 2. The Good which comes unto them in Death, the Blessed Estate they shall then enter into, 2. The Good which comes unto them in Death, the Blessed Estate they shall then enter into, crd dt j r-crq vvz p-acp pno32 p-acp n1, dt j-vvn n1 pns32 vmb av vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
116 and so continue to all Eternity. and so continue to all Eternity. cc av vvb p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 44 Image 2
117 For the first, they shall be freed, 1. From all Evils, corporal and temporal, Sicknesses Diseases, Aches, Pains, Griefs, Toyl, Labour Crosses and Losses, Troubles and Persecutions which God's Children, For the First, they shall be freed, 1. From all Evils, corporal and temporal, Sicknesses Diseases, Aches, Pains, Griefs, Toil, Labour Crosses and Losses, Troubles and Persecutions which God's Children, p-acp dt ord, pns32 vmb vbi vvn, crd p-acp d n2-jn, j cc j, n2 n2, n2, n2, n2, n1, n1 n2 cc n2, vvz cc n2 r-crq npg1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
118 as long as they live here are subject unto. The Disciple of Christ must take up his Cross; as long as they live Here Are Subject unto. The Disciple of christ must take up his Cross; c-acp av-j c-acp pns32 vvb av vbr j-jn p-acp. dt n1 pp-f np1 vmb vvi a-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
119 Through much tribulation we must enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Act ▪ 14.22. We must look for Afflictions so long as Life lasteth, but Death makes an end of them all: Through much tribulation we must enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Act ▪ 14.22. We must look for Afflictions so long as Life lasteth, but Death makes an end of them all: p-acp d n1 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. n1 ▪ crd. pns12 vmb vvi p-acp n2 av av-j c-acp n1 vvz, cc-acp n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f pno32 d: (3) sermon (DIV1) 45 Image 2
120 Life and Trouble are Twins which were born together: Job 5.7. Man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward ; Life and Trouble Are Twins which were born together: Job 5.7. Man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward; n1 cc n1 vbr n2 r-crq vbdr vvn av: np1 crd. n1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, c-acp dt n2 vvb j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
121 and must dye together, as John heard it by a Voice from Heaven, Revelat. 14. Blessed are the dead which dye in the Lord for they rest from their labours: and must die together, as John herd it by a Voice from Heaven, Revelation 14. Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord for they rest from their labours: cc vmb vvi av, c-acp np1 vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd vvn vbr dt j r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
122 All labour in their Actions, and dolour in their Passions are ended; then shall God wipe away all tears from their eyes. Revelat. 21.4. Again, they are often taken away to prevent some extraordinary Evils to come, as in the Text: All labour in their Actions, and dolour in their Passion Are ended; then shall God wipe away all tears from their eyes. Revelation 21.4. Again, they Are often taken away to prevent Some extraordinary Evils to come, as in the Text: d n1 p-acp po32 n2, cc n1 p-acp po32 n2 vbr vvn; av vmb np1 vvi av d n2 p-acp po32 n2. np1 crd. av, pns32 vbr av vvn av pc-acp vvi d j n2-jn pc-acp vvi, c-acp p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 46 Image 2
123 So Josiah, 2 King. 22. was put in his Grave in peace, that he might not see the evil that God did bring upon his Land: So Josiah, 2 King. 22. was put in his Grave in peace, that he might not see the evil that God did bring upon his Land: av np1, crd n1. crd vbds vvn p-acp po31 j p-acp n1, cst pns31 vmd xx vvi dt n-jn cst np1 vdd vvi p-acp po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
124 So Luther was taken away not long before that miserable Calamity which the Lord brought upon Germany, for their contempt of the Gospel. So Luther was taken away not long before that miserable Calamity which the Lord brought upon Germany, for their contempt of the Gospel. av np1 vbds vvn av xx av-j a-acp d j n1 r-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, p-acp po32 n1 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
125 Augustine died before the taking of Hippo; Paraeus before •he taking of Heydelberg: happy is he who dieth before his Country, i. e. before the ruine and desolation of his Country. Virgil. Augustine died before the taking of Hippo; Pareus before •he taking of Heidelberg: happy is he who Dieth before his Country, i. e. before the ruin and desolation of his Country. Virgil. np1 vvd p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f np1; np1 p-acp av vvg pp-f np1: j vbz pns31 r-crq vvz p-acp po31 n1, sy. sy. p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1. np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 47 Image 2
126 Faelix Nepotianus qui haec non videt, saith Jerom of his Friend Nepotianus: Jerom lived in a calamitous time, Felix Nepotianus qui haec non videt, Says Jerome of his Friend Nepotianus: Jerome lived in a calamitous time, np1 np1 fw-la fw-la fw-fr fw-la, vvz np1 pp-f po31 n1 np1: np1 vvn p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
127 and he counted his Friend happy, that he died before he saw those Calamities. 2. The Righteous, by death are freed from Spiritual Evils; as, and he counted his Friend happy, that he died before he saw those Calamities. 2. The Righteous, by death Are freed from Spiritual Evils; as, cc pns31 vvd po31 n1 j, cst pns31 vvd c-acp pns31 vvd d n2. crd dt j, p-acp n1 vbr vvn p-acp j n2-jn; c-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 48 Image 2
128 1. From the Assaults of the Devil; 1. From the Assaults of the devil; crd p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
129 our Life here is a continual Warfare, the Church is Militant, and we must fight as the Lord's Souldiers, our Life Here is a continual Warfare, the Church is Militant, and we must fight as the Lord's Soldiers, po12 n1 av vbz dt j n1, dt n1 vbz j, cc pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt ng1 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
130 and that not against Flesh and Blood, for then one Man's Sword would be as long as anothers, and that not against Flesh and Blood, for then one Man's Sword would be as long as another's, cc cst xx p-acp n1 cc n1, c-acp cs crd ng1 n1 vmd vbi a-acp j c-acp ng1-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
131 and one Man's Skin as thick as anothers; and one Man's Skin as thick as another's; cc crd ng1 n1 c-acp j c-acp j-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
132 but against Principalities, Powers, Rulers of the darkness of this World, Spiritual Wickednesses, Lambs against roaring Lions, Men against Devils, but against Principalities, Powers, Rulers of the darkness of this World, Spiritual Wickednesses, Lambs against roaring Lions, Men against Devils, cc-acp p-acp n2, n2, n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1, j n2, n2 p-acp j-vvg n2, n2 p-acp n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
133 and not for a Natural or Temporal, but for a Spiritual and Eternal Life; not for an Earthly, but for a Heavenly Crown and Kingdom: and not for a Natural or Temporal, but for a Spiritual and Eternal Life; not for an Earthly, but for a Heavenly Crown and Kingdom: cc xx p-acp dt j cc j, cc-acp p-acp dt j cc j n1; xx p-acp dt j, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
134 And in this War there is no time of Truce, if the Devil be overcome one time, he will suddenly, And in this War there is no time of Truce, if the devil be overcome one time, he will suddenly, cc p-acp d n1 pc-acp vbz dx n1 pp-f n1, cs dt n1 vbb vvn crd n1, pns31 vmb av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
135 and none knows how soon, give a fresh Assault, but Death ends the Battel; and none knows how soon, give a fresh Assault, but Death ends the Battle; cc pix vvz c-crq av, vvb dt j n1, cc-acp n1 vvz dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
136 not as among Earthly Warriours, when the one dieth in the Fight the other getteth the upper hand; not as among Earthly Warriors, when the one Dieth in the Fight the other gets the upper hand; xx p-acp p-acp j n2, c-crq dt pi vvz p-acp dt n1 dt n-jn vvz dt jc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
137 but in this Fight the Devil hath not the Victory by the death of the Faithful, but in this Fight the devil hath not the Victory by the death of the Faithful, cc-acp p-acp d n1 dt n1 vhz xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
138 but the Faithful at the end get a full and final Conquest, and ascend into Heaven, there to triumph; but the Faithful At the end get a full and final Conquest, and ascend into Heaven, there to triumph; cc-acp dt j p-acp dt n1 vvb dt j cc j n1, cc vvi p-acp n1, a-acp pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
139 the Devil cannot assault them there, he may compass the Earth, but he cannot enter within the Lists of Heaven, he never came thither to assault any since he was cast out; the devil cannot assault them there, he may compass the Earth, but he cannot enter within the Lists of Heaven, he never Come thither to assault any since he was cast out; dt n1 vmbx vvi pno32 a-acp, pns31 vmb vvi dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, pns31 av-x vvd av pc-acp vvi d c-acp pns31 vbds vvn av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
140 though he tempted Adam in the Earthly Paradise, and got him to be thrust out, yet can he not tempt any in the Heavenly Paradise. though he tempted Adam in the Earthly Paradise, and god him to be thrust out, yet can he not tempt any in the Heavenly Paradise. cs pns31 vvd np1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvd pno31 pc-acp vbi vvn av, av vmb pns31 xx vvi d p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 50 Image 2
141 2. It is no small evil to the Righteous to live and converse among the Wicked, to see the Land dishonour God; 2. It is no small evil to the Righteous to live and converse among the Wicked, to see the Land dishonour God; crd pn31 vbz dx j n-jn p-acp dt j pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 n1 np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
142 as just Lot was vexed with the filthy conversation of the Wicked, Dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, he vexed his righteous soul from day to day at their unlawful deeds: as just Lot was vexed with the filthy Conversation of the Wicked, Dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, he vexed his righteous soul from day to day At their unlawful Deeds: c-acp j n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j, n1 p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg cc vvg, pns31 vvd po31 j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po32 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
143 2 Pet. 2.7, 8. He which is truly grieved for Sin in himself, will be also grieved for Sin in others; so David, Psal. 119.136. Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, becaus• men keep not thy law: and Psal. 120.5. Wo is m• that I am constrained to dwell in Mesech, and in the tents of Kedar ; 2 Pet. 2.7, 8. He which is truly grieved for since in himself, will be also grieved for since in Others; so David, Psalm 119.136. rivers of waters run down mine eyes, becaus• men keep not thy law: and Psalm 120.5. Woe is m• that I am constrained to dwell in Mesech, and in the tents of Kedar; crd np1 crd, crd pns31 r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp n1 p-acp px31, vmb vbi av vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n2-jn; av np1, np1 crd. n2 pp-f n2 vvn a-acp po11 n2, n1 n2 vvb xx po21 n1: cc np1 crd. n1 vbz n1 cst pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi p-acp vvb, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
144 barbarous and profane People ▪ that did neither know God, nor fear, nor love ▪ nor serve him. barbarous and profane People ▪ that did neither know God, nor Fear, nor love ▪ nor serve him. j cc j n1 ▪ cst vdd av-dx vvi np1, ccx n1, ccx n1 ▪ ccx vvb pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
145 Now this World is full of scandalous Sinners, that if a Man would not keep any converse with such, he must go out •f the World, as St. Paul saith, 1 Cor. 5.10. Now this World is full of scandalous Sinners, that if a Man would not keep any converse with such, he must go out •f the World, as Saint Paul Says, 1 Cor. 5.10. av d n1 vbz j pp-f j n2, cst cs dt n1 vmd xx vvi d n1 p-acp d, pns31 vmb vvi av j-jn dt n1, p-acp n1 np1 vvz, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
146 But Death frees the Righteous from this evil, for it taketh them out of the World, that they shall not behold either the Sins which Men commit against God, But Death frees the Righteous from this evil, for it Takes them out of the World, that they shall not behold either the Sins which Men commit against God, p-acp n1 vvz dt j p-acp d n-jn, c-acp pn31 vvz pno32 av pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi d dt n2 r-crq n2 vvb p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
147 or the evils which God doth bring upon them; or the evils which God does bring upon them; cc dt n2-jn r-crq np1 vdz vvi p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
148 yea Death doth carry them into Heaven, to the Society of the Holy Angels and the Spirits of Just Men made perfect, which sin not at all, yea Death does carry them into Heaven, to the Society of the Holy Angels and the Spirits of Just Men made perfect, which sin not At all, uh n1 vdz vvi pno32 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc dt n2 pp-f j n2 vvd j, r-crq vvb xx p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
149 but do the Will of God in all perfection. but do the Will of God in all perfection. cc-acp vdb dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 51 Image 2
150 3. Another Evil from which the Righteous are freed in Death is the practice of Sin here, 3. another Evil from which the Righteous Are freed in Death is the practice of since Here, crd j-jn n-jn p-acp r-crq dt j vbr vvn p-acp n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1 av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
151 as Solomon saith, There is not a just man upon earth, that doth good and sinneth not: Eccles. 7.20. In many things we sin all. Jam. 3.2. as Solomon Says, There is not a just man upon earth, that does good and Sinneth not: Eccles. 7.20. In many things we sin all. Jam. 3.2. c-acp np1 vvz, a-acp vbz xx dt j n1 p-acp n1, cst vdz j cc vvz xx: np1 crd. p-acp d n2 pns12 vvb d. np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
152 As the Wicked sin in all things, so the Righteous, yea all the Righteous sin in many things, As the Wicked since in all things, so the Righteous, yea all the Righteous since in many things, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp d n2, av dt j, uh d dt j n1 p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
153 and nothing is so grievous to the true Christian as Sin, it is as the Thorn, 2 Cor. 12. or barbed head of an Arrow in the tender Flesh, a Splinter under the Nail, it woundeth in the piercing in, and nothing is so grievous to the true Christian as since, it is as the Thorn, 2 Cor. 12. or barbed head of an Arrow in the tender Flesh, a Splinter under the Nail, it wounds in the piercing in, cc pix vbz av j p-acp dt j njp p-acp n1, pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, crd np1 crd cc j-vvn n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vvz p-acp dt j-vvg p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
154 and woundeth in the taking out; and wounds in the taking out; cc vvz p-acp dt vvg av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
155 he will cry with St. Paul, O wretched man that I am, &c. Rom. 7. But Death destroyeth Sin, this is a Mystery of Grace, he will cry with Saint Paul, Oh wretched man that I am, etc. Rom. 7. But Death Destroyeth since, this is a Mystery of Grace, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 np1, uh j n1 cst pns11 vbm, av np1 crd p-acp n1 vvz n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
156 Sin brought in Death, and Death drives out Sin: since brought in Death, and Death drives out since: n1 vvn p-acp n1, cc n1 vvz av n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
157 After Death the Righteous shall be perfectly sanctified, and made like the Angels to do the Will of the Lord readily, willingly, chearfully, delightfully, and constantly. After Death the Righteous shall be perfectly sanctified, and made like the Angels to do the Will of the Lord readily, willingly, cheerfully, delightfully, and constantly. p-acp n1 dt j vmb vbi av-j vvn, cc vvd av-j dt n2 pc-acp vdi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av-j, av-j, av-j, av-j, cc av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
158 At first Death was inflicted as a punishment for Sin, but now it is used as 〈 ◊ 〉 means to stop the course of Sin: At First Death was inflicted as a punishment for since, but now it is used as 〈 ◊ 〉 means to stop the course of since: p-acp ord n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, cc-acp av pn31 vbz vvn a-acp 〈 sy 〉 vvz pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
159 Tunc dictum est homini, morieris si peccaveris, nunc dicitur, morer• ne pecces ; Then it was said to Man, If thou sin thou shalt dye; Tunc dictum est Homini, Morieris si peccaveris, nunc dicitur, morer• ne Pieces; Then it was said to Man, If thou sin thou shalt die; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, n1 ccx n2; cs pn31 vbds vvn p-acp n1, cs pns21 vvb pns21 vm2 vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
160 now it is said to the Righteous Man, Dye that thou mayst not sin. now it is said to the Righteous Man, Die that thou Mayest not sin. av pn31 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1, vvb cst pns21 vm2 xx vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
161 Sin is the Mother, and Death is the Daughter, and the Daughter shall become the destroyer of her own Mother: since is the Mother, and Death is the Daughter, and the Daughter shall become the destroyer of her own Mother: n1 vbz dt n1, cc n1 vbz dt n1, cc dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po31 d n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
162 Unto the Christian Death is a perfect mortification of all his earthly members, and the destruction of the whole Body of Sin. Unto the Christian Death is a perfect mortification of all his earthly members, and the destruction of the Whole Body of Sin. p-acp dt njp n1 vbz dt j n1 pp-f d po31 j n2, cc dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 (3) sermon (DIV1) 52 Image 2
163 2. The Good which Death brings to the Righteous Man is manifold; 1. It brings him into the presence of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; 2. The Good which Death brings to the Righteous Man is manifold; 1. It brings him into the presence of God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; crd dt j r-crq n1 vvz p-acp dt j n1 vbz j; crd pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1, n1, cc j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
164 our Father, Redeemer, and Comforter, an immediate communion and fellowship with the Sacred Trinity. 2. The Beatifical Vision of God, To see his face, Rev. 22.4. our Father, Redeemer, and Comforter, an immediate communion and fellowship with the Sacred Trinity. 2. The Beatifical Vision of God, To see his face, Rev. 22.4. po12 n1, n1, cc n1, dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j np1. crd dt j n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1, n1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
165 To see him as he is, 1 Joh. 3.2. 3. Union with God. 4. Fruition of God, To see him as he is, 1 John 3.2. 3. union with God. 4. Fruition of God, pc-acp vvi pno31 c-acp pns31 vbz, vvn np1 crd. crd n1 p-acp np1. crd n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
166 and that for the manner, immediately, all means ceasing; for the measure, fully, enjoy God in all, and all in God; and that for the manner, immediately, all means ceasing; for the measure, Fully, enjoy God in all, and all in God; cc cst p-acp dt n1, av-j, d n2 vvg; p-acp dt n1, av-j, vvb np1 p-acp d, cc d p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
167 for time, eternally, for ever with the Lord, and reign for ever and ever; Revelat. 22.5. for th• place, in the third Heaven, the Heaven of Heavens, the Paradise of God, where the Throne of God and of the Lamb is; for time, eternally, for ever with the Lord, and Reign for ever and ever; Revelation 22.5. for th• place, in the third Heaven, the Heaven of Heavens, the Paradise of God, where the Throne of God and of the Lamb is; p-acp n1, av-j, c-acp av p-acp dt n1, cc vvi p-acp av cc av; np1 crd. p-acp n1 n1, p-acp dt ord n1, dt n1 pp-f n2, dt n1 pp-f np1, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 cc pp-f dt n1 vbz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
168 for the company joyned with us, the innumerable company of glorious Angels and blessed Saints: from this Fruition will arise endless and unspeakable Joy, and Pleasure, and Glory; for the company joined with us, the innumerable company of glorious Angels and blessed Saints: from this Fruition will arise endless and unspeakable Joy, and Pleasure, and Glory; p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp pno12, dt j n1 pp-f j n2 cc j-vvn n2: p-acp d n1 vmb vvi j cc j n1, cc n1, cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
169 That far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory. 2 Cor. 4.17. That Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory. 2 Cor. 4.17. cst j av-dc j-vvg cc j n1 pp-f n1. crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 53 Image 2
170 Usus 1. In that Death cannot be avoided, we should learn to prepare and wait for it, to have our Loins girded, Usus 1. In that Death cannot be avoided, we should Learn to prepare and wait for it, to have our Loins girded, fw-la crd p-acp d n1 vmbx vbi vvn, pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp pn31, pc-acp vhi po12 n2 vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
171 as the Israelites, and our Staves in our Hands, ready to take our Journey from Egypt to Canaan: as Fowls desirous to fly, stretch out their Wings, as the Israelites, and our Staves in our Hands, ready to take our Journey from Egypt to Canaan: as Fowls desirous to fly, stretch out their Wings, c-acp dt np2, cc po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2, j pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1: c-acp n2 j pc-acp vvi, vvb av po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
172 so should we, being desirous to be with the Lord, stretch out our Affections towards Heaven. so should we, being desirous to be with the Lord, stretch out our Affections towards Heaven. av vmd pns12, vbg j pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1, vvb av po12 n2 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
173 As Abraham was in the Door of his Tent when the Angel appeared unto him, and Elijah in the mouth of the Cave when the Lord appeared unto him; As Abraham was in the Door of his Tent when the Angel appeared unto him, and Elijah in the Mouth of the Cave when the Lord appeared unto him; p-acp np1 vbds p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31, cc np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 c-crq dt n1 vvd p-acp pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
174 so we should be ready to come out of the Cave and Tabernacle of our Body when the Lord appeareth unto us by his Messenger, Death. so we should be ready to come out of the Cave and Tabernacle of our Body when the Lord appears unto us by his Messenger, Death. av pns12 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi av pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n1 c-crq dt n1 vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp po31 n1, n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 54 Image 2
175 Let our Lamps be trimmed, our Lights burning, and always watching, as our Lord commandeth, Matth. 24.42. Watch therefore, for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come: Let our Lamps be trimmed, our Lights burning, and always watching, as our Lord commands, Matthew 24.42. Watch Therefore, for you know not what hour your Lord does come: vvb po12 n2 vbb vvn, po12 n2 vvg, cc av vvg, c-acp po12 n1 vvz, np1 crd. vvb av, c-acp pn22 vvb xx r-crq n1 po22 n1 vdz vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
176 And holy Job practised, Job 14. All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. And holy Job practised, Job 14. All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. cc j np1 vvn, n1 crd d dt n2 pp-f po11 j-vvn n1 vmb pns11 vvi, c-acp po11 n1 vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 55 Image 2
177 Look to your Faith that it be unfeigned, the Faith of God's Elect; to Conscience, that it be pure, undefiled, void of offence towards God and Man; Look to your Faith that it be unfeigned, the Faith of God's Elect; to Conscience, that it be pure, undefiled, void of offence towards God and Man; vvi p-acp po22 n1 cst pn31 vbb j, dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1; p-acp n1, cst pn31 vbb j, j, j pp-f n1 p-acp np1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
178 to Conversation, that it be such as becometh the Gospel, that is, holy, and in Heaven: to Conversation, that it be such as Becometh the Gospel, that is, holy, and in Heaven: p-acp n1, cst pn31 vbb d c-acp vvz dt n1, cst vbz, j, cc p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
179 a good Life will sit us for a comfortable Death, and a comfortable Death will assure us of a joyful Resurrection. a good Life will fit us for a comfortable Death, and a comfortable Death will assure us of a joyful Resurrection. dt j n1 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1, cc dt j n1 vmb vvi pno12 pp-f dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 56 Image 2
180 Usus 2. Death to the Righteous is not hurtful, therefore not to be feared; but is beneficial, therefore to be desired: Usus 2. Death to the Righteous is not hurtful, Therefore not to be feared; but is beneficial, Therefore to be desired: fw-la crd n1 p-acp dt j vbz xx j, av xx pc-acp vbi vvn; cc-acp vbz j, av pc-acp vbi vvn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
181 Unto the gracious Christian, whose Conscience is purged from dead Works, Death shall neither be fearful nor bitter; Unto the gracious Christian, whose Conscience is purged from dead Works, Death shall neither be fearful nor bitter; p-acp dt j njp, rg-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp j vvz, n1 vmb av-dx vbi j ccx j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
182 Acerbitas non mortis sed culpae, The bitterness is not in Death, but in Sin: Acerbitas non mortis sed Culpae, The bitterness is not in Death, but in since: fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la, dt n1 vbz xx p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
183 as a Serpent wanting a Sting may hiss, but cannot hurt, a Man may take it in Hand and put it in his Bosom; as a Serpent wanting a Sting may hiss, but cannot hurt, a Man may take it in Hand and put it in his Bosom; c-acp dt n1 vvg dt n1 vmb vvi, cc-acp vmbx vvi, dt n1 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp n1 cc vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
184 so the Righteous Man may welcome and embrace Death, and be sure it will never hurt him: so the Righteous Man may welcome and embrace Death, and be sure it will never hurt him: av dt j n1 vmb vvi cc vvi n1, cc vbi j pn31 vmb av-x vvi pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
185 it is not the death of the Man, but of Sin in the Man, it is not the destruction but the absolution of the Christian; it is not the death of the Man, but of since in the Man, it is not the destruction but the absolution of the Christian; pn31 vbz xx dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc-acp pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, pn31 vbz xx dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt njp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
186 the dissolution of the Body is the absolution of the Soul. So then not Death it self, the dissolution of the Body is the absolution of the Soul. So then not Death it self, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av cs xx n1 pn31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
187 but the Opinion of Death is terrible; but the Opinion of Death is terrible; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
188 for since it translates us from this present evil Wo••d, and Va•e of Misery and the shadow of Death, into everlasting Life into the Land of the Living, for since it translates us from this present evil Wo••d, and Va•e of Misery and the shadow of Death, into everlasting Life into the Land of the Living, c-acp c-acp pn31 vvz pns12 p-acp d j j-jn n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 cc dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
189 How can it be called Death, said one of the Ancients, being nomine magis quam re formidabilis, formidable rather in name than indeed? How can it be called Death, said one of the Ancients, being nomine magis quam re formidabilis, formidable rather in name than indeed? q-crq vmb pn31 vbi vvn n1, vvd crd pp-f dt n2-j, vbg fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-mi fw-la, j av p-acp n1 cs av? (3) sermon (DIV1) 57 Image 2
190 The separation of the Soul from God, that is Death; but the separation of the Soul from the Body is only the shadow of Death: The separation of the Soul from God, that is Death; but the separation of the Soul from the Body is only the shadow of Death: dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1, cst vbz n1; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vbz av-j dt n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
191 Therefore such as are dead, not in Soul, but in the Flesh, are not said to be properly dead, Therefore such as Are dead, not in Soul, but in the Flesh, Are not said to be properly dead, av d c-acp vbr j, xx p-acp n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1, vbr xx vvn pc-acp vbi av-j j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
192 but to be covered with the shadow of Death. but to be covered with the shadow of Death. cc-acp pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
193 The Righteous Man who is Evangelically Righteous hath no cause to fear Death, but with St. Paul, desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ: The Righteous Man who is Evangelically Righteous hath no cause to Fear Death, but with Saint Paul, desire to be dissolved, and to be with christ: dt j n1 r-crq vbz av-j j vhz dx n1 pc-acp vvi n1, cc-acp p-acp n1 np1, vvb pc-acp vbi vvn, cc pc-acp vbi p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
194 Let him only fear Death who is unwilling to go to Christ. Let him only Fear Death who is unwilling to go to christ. vvb pno31 av-j vvb n1 r-crq vbz j pc-acp vvi p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
195 It is true which Solomon saith, that The day of a mans death (that is, a Righteous Man's death) is better than the day of his birth: Eccles. 7.3. It is true which Solomon Says, that The day of a men death (that is, a Righteous Man's death) is better than the day of his birth: Eccles. 7.3. pn31 vbz j r-crq np1 vvz, cst dt n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 (cst vbz, dt j ng1 n1) vbz jc cs dt n1 pp-f po31 n1: np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
196 The day of a Godly Man's Birth is the beginning of his Misery, but the day of his Death is the end of his Misery, The day of a Godly Man's Birth is the beginning of his Misery, but the day of his Death is the end of his Misery, dt n1 pp-f dt j ng1 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
197 and an entrance into endless Glory and Bliss. Usus 3. Consolation as to the Death of our Righteous Friends. and an Entrance into endless Glory and Bliss. Usus 3. Consolation as to the Death of our Righteous Friends. cc dt n1 p-acp j n1 cc n1. fw-la crd n1 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 58 Image 2
198 It cannot be denied, but that we ought in a special manner to consider and lay to Heart the Death of our Righteous Friends that are near and dear unto us, of whom we have good grounds to be perswaded that they sleep in Jesus, and dye in the Lord; It cannot be denied, but that we ought in a special manner to Consider and lay to Heart the Death of our Righteous Friends that Are near and dear unto us, of whom we have good grounds to be persuaded that they sleep in jesus, and die in the Lord; pn31 vmbx vbi vvn, cc-acp cst pns12 vmd p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2 cst vbr j cc j-jn p-acp pno12, pp-f ro-crq pns12 vhb j n2 pc-acp vbi vvn cst pns32 vvb p-acp np1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
199 for it may be they were taken from us because we were not worthy of them, for it may be they were taken from us Because we were not worthy of them, p-acp pn31 vmb vbi pns32 vbdr vvn p-acp pno12 c-acp pns12 vbdr xx j pp-f pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
200 and the Mercies we received from God in and by them, and were not thankful unto God for them; and the mercies we received from God in and by them, and were not thankful unto God for them; cc dt n2 pns12 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp cc p-acp pno32, cc vbdr xx j p-acp np1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
201 or that we gloried, were proud of them, and trusted too much in them, made Flesh our Arm. We must consider whether God hath deprived us of them as a punishment of our Sins and Unthankfulness, or that we gloried, were proud of them, and trusted too much in them, made Flesh our Arm. We must Consider whither God hath deprived us of them as a punishment of our Sins and Unthankfulness, cc cst pns12 vvd, vbdr j pp-f pno32, cc vvd av av-d p-acp pno32, vvd n1 po12 n1 pns12 vmb vvi cs np1 vhz vvn pno12 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
202 as the Widow of Sarepta said unto the Prophet, O man of God! art thou come to call my sins to remembrance? 1 King. 17.18. In this respect we have cause to mourn, and lay to Heart the Death of our Righteous Friends. as the Widow of Sarepta said unto the Prophet, Oh man of God! art thou come to call my Sins to remembrance? 1 King. 17.18. In this respect we have cause to mourn, and lay to Heart the Death of our Righteous Friends. c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vvd p-acp dt n1, uh n1 pp-f np1 vb2r pns21 vvb pc-acp vvi po11 n2 p-acp n1? crd n1. crd. p-acp d n1 pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvd p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 59 Image 2
203 We of this Place have cause indeed to mourn, droop, hang down our Heads like Bulrushes, to weep, We of this Place have cause indeed to mourn, droop, hang down our Heads like Bulrushes, to weep, pns12 pp-f d n1 vhb n1 av pc-acp vvi, vvb, vvb a-acp po12 n2 av-j n2, pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
204 yea to weep if it were possible Rivers of Tears, till we can weep no more, with David, because our Honourable dearest Lord and best Friend to all of us is not: yea to weep if it were possible rivers of Tears, till we can weep no more, with David, Because our Honourable dearest Lord and best Friend to all of us is not: uh p-acp vvi cs pn31 vbdr j n2 pp-f n2, c-acp pns12 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc, p-acp np1, p-acp po12 j n1 n1 cc js n1 p-acp d pp-f pno12 vbz xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
205 But that this may be guided with Wisdom, and that we be not swallowed up of Sorrow, let us rightly understand where he is not: But that this may be guided with Wisdom, and that we be not swallowed up of Sorrow, let us rightly understand where he is not: cc-acp cst d vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc cst pns12 vbb xx vvn a-acp pp-f n1, vvb pno12 av-jn vvi c-crq pns31 vbz xx: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
206 He is not in a Prison, but in a Palace of freedom and enlargement; He is not in a Prison, but in a Palace of freedom and enlargement; pns31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
207 he is not in the Sea tossed with Waves, exposed to Storms, but arrived safely in the Haven; he is not in the Sea tossed with Waves, exposed to Storms, but arrived safely in the Haven; pns31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 vvn p-acp n2, vvn p-acp n2, cc-acp vvd av-j p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
208 he is not in Bondage of Corruption, but in the glorious Liberty of the Sons of God; he is not in Bondage of Corruption, but in the glorious Liberty of the Sons of God; pns31 vbz xx p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
209 he is not in the Way and upon his Journey, travelling and toyling, but in his Country, he is not in the Way and upon his Journey, traveling and toiling, but in his Country, pns31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp po31 n1, vvg cc j-vvg, cc-acp p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
210 and at home in his own Mansion, in his Father's House; he is not in the hope of Heaven, but in the actual possession of it: and At home in his own Mansion, in his Father's House; he is not in the hope of Heaven, but in the actual possession of it: cc p-acp n1-an p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp po31 ng1 n1; pns31 vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
211 And look how far Heaven doth excel the Earth; eternal Good things, momentary and perishing Vanities; And look how Far Heaven does excel the Earth; Eternal Good things, momentary and perishing Vanities; cc vvb c-crq av-j n1 vdz vvi dt n1; j j n2, j cc j-vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
212 the true Joys of the Saints of God, the false Delights of the Sons of Men: the true Joys of the Saints of God, the false Delights of the Sons of Men: dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, dt j n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
213 So much is his Condition better than ours is, or his was, when with us. Oh then! So much is his Condition better than ours is, or his was, when with us. O then! av d vbz po31 n1 av-jc cs png12 vbz, cc png31 vbds, c-crq p-acp pno12. uh av! (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
214 Pereat contristatio ubi est tanta consolatio ; Pereat contristatio ubi est tanta consolatio; fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
215 Forget we our Sadness in the midst of such Joys, and let these Consolations allay the bitterness of our Grief, Forget we our Sadness in the midst of such Joys, and let these Consolations allay the bitterness of our Grief, vvb pns12 po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2, cc vvb d n2 vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
216 and dry up in part the Fountain of our Tears. Farther consider: 1. His Gain: Ballance that (whereof you you have heard before) with our Loss; and dry up in part the Fountain of our Tears. Farther Consider: 1. His Gain: Balance that (whereof you you have herd before) with our Loss; cc vvb a-acp p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. np1 vvi: crd po31 n1: vvb cst (c-crq pn22 pn22 vhb vvn a-acp) p-acp po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 60 Image 2
217 and then our Loss (though exceeding great) will hold no weight. and then our Loss (though exceeding great) will hold no weight. cc av po12 n1 (cs vvg j) vmb vvi dx n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 62 Image 2
218 2. Let that Argument which prevailed with the Ephesians in the like Case sway with us, The will of the Lord be done, Acts 21.13. 2. Let that Argument which prevailed with the Ephesians in the like Case sway with us, The will of the Lord be done, Acts 21.13. crd vvb d n1 r-crq vvd p-acp dt np1 p-acp dt j n1 vvi p-acp pno12, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbb vdn, n2 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 2
219 Let us not make such Idols of our selves, or our Friends, as for their Death, Let us not make such Idols of our selves, or our Friends, as for their Death, vvb pno12 xx vvi d n2 pp-f po12 n2, cc po12 n2, c-acp p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 2
220 so comfortable and advantageous to them, to be discontented with God's appointment. so comfortable and advantageous to them, to be discontented with God's appointment. av j cc j p-acp pno32, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp npg1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 63 Image 2
221 3. If the Heathen could say, Non amittimus, sed praemittimus, why should not Christians much more be so perswaded, 3. If the Heathen could say, Non amittimus, sed praemittimus, why should not Christians much more be so persuaded, crd cs dt j-jn vmd vvi, fw-fr fw-la, fw-la fw-la, q-crq vmd xx np1 av-d av-dc vbb av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 2
222 and say, We do not lose our Godly Friends, but send them before us? and say, We do not loose our Godly Friends, but send them before us? cc vvi, pns12 vdb xx vvi po12 j n2, cc-acp vvb pno32 p-acp pno12? (3) sermon (DIV1) 64 Image 2
223 Usus 4. Yet take this Caution, Beware of the Sin of this People reproved in the Text, in not laying to Heart the Death of this our Honourable, Dear, Religious, and Right Christian Lord; Usus 4. Yet take this Caution, Beware of the since of this People reproved in the Text, in not laying to Heart the Death of this our Honourable, Dear, Religious, and Right Christian Lord; fw-la crd av vvb d n1, vvb pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n1 vvd p-acp dt n1, p-acp xx vvg p-acp n1 dt n1 pp-f d po12 j, j-jn, j, cc j-jn njp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 2
224 but make we some Use of this sad dispensation of Divine Providence. but make we Some Use of this sad Dispensation of Divine Providence. cc-acp vvb pns12 d n1 pp-f d j n1 pp-f j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 65 Image 2
225 1. Consider it as a plain Prognostication and Warning of some Evil to come, as in the Text, The Righteous is taken away from the evil to come: 1. Consider it as a plain Prognostication and Warning of Some Evil to come, as in the Text, The Righteous is taken away from the evil to come: crd np1 pn31 p-acp dt j n1 cc vvg pp-f d n-jn pc-acp vvi, c-acp p-acp dt n1, dt j vbz vvn av p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 2
226 a Trumpet sounded, or a Beacon set on fire to alarm and awaken us out of the sleep of Sin, to fright and fire Sinners out of their carnal security. a Trumpet sounded, or a Beacon Set on fire to alarm and awaken us out of the sleep of since, to fright and fire Sinners out of their carnal security. dt n1 vvd, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp n1 p-acp n1 cc vvi pno12 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi cc n1 n2 av pp-f po32 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 66 Image 2
227 We may be assured he is freed from all Evils and Miseries present, and it may be he prevented some extraordinary Judgments which remain for it. We may be assured he is freed from all Evils and Misery's present, and it may be he prevented Some extraordinary Judgments which remain for it. pns12 vmb vbi vvn pns31 vbz vvn p-acp d n2-jn cc ng1 n1, cc pn31 vmb vbi pns31 vvn d j n2 r-crq vvb p-acp pn31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 2
228 Sin is rise and ripe, hath all the Symptoms of Ripeness: 1. It is great, knows not how to be more sinful, strikes immediately at the Glorious Face of God. 2. Common, from the highest to the lowest. 3. It is impudent; since is rise and ripe, hath all the Symptoms of Ripeness: 1. It is great, knows not how to be more sinful, strikes immediately At the Glorious Face of God. 2. Common, from the highest to the lowest. 3. It is impudent; n1 vbz vvn cc j, vhz d dt n2 pp-f n1: crd pn31 vbz j, vvz xx c-crq pc-acp vbi av-dc j, vvz av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1. crd j, p-acp dt js p-acp dt js. crd pn31 vbz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 2
229 Sinners of this Generation cannot blush, they declare their Sin as Sodom, they hide it not. 4. Incorrigible; Sinners of this Generation cannot blush, they declare their since as Sodom, they hide it not. 4. Incorrigible; n2 pp-f d n1 vmbx vvi, pns32 vvb po32 n1 p-acp np1, pns32 vvb pn31 xx. crd j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 2
230 we have been stricken, but we have not grieved; we have been stricken, but we have not grieved; pns12 vhb vbn vvn, cc-acp pns12 vhb xx vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 2
231 we have been consumed, but refused to receive Correction, we have made our Faces harder than a Rock, we have refused to return. Jer. 5.3. we have been consumed, but refused to receive Correction, we have made our Faces harder than a Rock, we have refused to return. Jer. 5.3. pns12 vhb vbn vvn, cc-acp vvd pc-acp vvi n1, pns12 vhb vvn po12 n2 jc cs dt n1, pns12 vhb vvn pc-acp vvi. np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 67 Image 2
232 We may therefore justly fear some strange future Evils, when the Harvest is ripe the sharp Sickle will be thrust in, We may Therefore justly Fear Some strange future Evils, when the Harvest is ripe the sharp Fickle will be thrust in, pns12 vmb av av-j vvi d j n-jn n2-jn, c-crq dt n1 vbz j dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 2
233 and the Earth will be reaped; and the Earth will be reaped; cc dt n1 vmb vbi vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 2
234 and when the Grapes are fully ripe, the Vine of the Earth shall be gathered and cast into the great Wine-press of the Wrath of God. Rev. 14.14. and when the Grapes Are Fully ripe, the Vine of the Earth shall be gathered and cast into the great Winepress of the Wrath of God. Rev. 14.14. cc c-crq dt n2 vbr av-j j, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp dt j j pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1. n1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 68 Image 2
235 Now God grant, that as he hath prevented such Evils by his blessed Death, so we may prevent them by our unfeigned and seasonable Repentance, Now God grant, that as he hath prevented such Evils by his blessed Death, so we may prevent them by our unfeigned and seasonable Repentance, av np1 vvb, cst c-acp pns31 vhz vvn d n2-jn p-acp po31 j-vvn n1, av pns12 vmb vvi pno32 p-acp po12 j cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
236 and by receiving that Exhortation, Zeph. 2.1, 2, 3. The decree i• big and travelleth, and by receiving that Exhortation, Zephaniah 2.1, 2, 3. The Decree i• big and travelleth, cc p-acp vvg d n1, np1 crd, crd, crd dt n1 n1 j cc vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
237 and will undoubtedly brin• forth, therefore gather your selves, O Nation, see ▪ ye the Lord, it may be ye shall be hid in the day 〈 ◊ 〉 the Lord's anger. and will undoubtedly brin• forth, Therefore gather your selves, Oh nation, see ▪ you the Lord, it may be you shall be hid in the day 〈 ◊ 〉 the Lord's anger. cc vmb av-j n1 av, av vvb po22 n2, uh n1, vvb ▪ pn22 dt n1, pn31 vmb vbi pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 〈 sy 〉 dt ng1 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 69 Image 2
238 2. Remember we his eminent Virtues and holy Graces for our imitation, he hath no need of our Prayers or our Praises, his Praise is not of Men but of God: 2. remember we his eminent Virtues and holy Graces for our imitation, he hath no need of our Prayers or our Praises, his Praise is not of Men but of God: crd np1 pns12 po31 j n2 cc j n2 p-acp po12 n1, pns31 vhz dx n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc po12 n2, po31 n1 vbz xx pp-f n2 cc-acp pp-f np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
239 Though his God had honoured him highly in the sight of all wise, learned, good, godly, Though his God had honoured him highly in the sighed of all wise, learned, good, godly, cs po31 n1 vhd vvn pno31 av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j, j, j, j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
240 and great Men, as unto his Servant David, Made him a great name among the great men that are in the earth: and great Men, as unto his Servant David, Made him a great name among the great men that Are in the earth: cc j n2, c-acp p-acp po31 n1 np1, vvd pno31 dt j n1 p-acp dt j n2 cst vbr p-acp dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
241 2 Sam. 7. so that he will be eminently Famous to all Posterity, as one of his Honourable Brethren, a Learned Judge of the Land faith: 2 Sam. 7. so that he will be eminently Famous to all Posterity, as one of his Honourable Brothers, a Learned Judge of the Land faith: crd np1 crd av cst pns31 vmb vbi av-j j p-acp d n1, c-acp pi pp-f po31 j n2, dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
242 And let me add, His Remembrance will be as The Remembrance of Josiah, like the composition of the perfume made by the art of the Apothecary, sweet as honey in all mouthes, and Melodious in all Ears, And let me add, His Remembrance will be as The Remembrance of Josiah, like the composition of the perfume made by the art of the Apothecary, sweet as honey in all mouths, and Melodious in all Ears, cc vvb pno11 vvi, po31 n1 vmb vbi c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, j c-acp n1 p-acp d n2, cc j p-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
243 as musick at a banquet of wine. Ecclus. 49.1. as music At a banquet of wine. Ecclus 49.1. c-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 70 Image 2
244 This is for our Comfort and Instruction, but adds nothing to his Happiness, which is in the highest perfection, This is for our Comfort and Instruction, but adds nothing to his Happiness, which is in the highest perfection, d vbz p-acp po12 n1 cc n1, cc-acp vvz pix p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vbz p-acp dt js n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 2
245 now in the clear sight and full fruition of the chiefest good. If he desires any thing, it is our Imitation; now in the clear sighed and full fruition of the chiefest good. If he Desires any thing, it is our Imitation; av p-acp dt j n1 cc j n1 pp-f dt js-jn j. cs pns31 vvz d n1, pn31 vbz po12 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 71 Image 2
246 that I am inclined to believe, that the Saints in Glory desire the Salvation of their Brethren on Earth; that I am inclined to believe, that the Saints in Glory desire the Salvation of their Brothers on Earth; cst pns11 vbm vvn pc-acp vvi, cst dt n2 p-acp n1 vvb dt n1 pp-f po32 n2 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Image 2
247 and consequently, that they should be followers of them in the way of Salvation. Rev. 6.10. Then remember we, and consequently, that they should be followers of them in the Way of Salvation. Rev. 6.10. Then Remember we, cc av-j, cst pns32 vmd vbi n2 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. n1 crd. av vvb pns12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 72 Image 2
248 1. His Humility, Meekness, and Gentleness, and Self-denial; in this Grace, which indeed is the grace of every Grace, he was another Moses. 1. His Humility, Meekness, and Gentleness, and Self-denial; in this Grace, which indeed is the grace of every Grace, he was Another Moses. crd po31 n1, n1, cc n1, cc n1; p-acp d n1, r-crq av vbz dt n1 pp-f d n1, pns31 vbds j-jn np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 74 Image 2
249 2. His Patience under all his Crosses and Tryals, whereof he had no small portion, 2. His Patience under all his Crosses and Trials, whereof he had no small portion, crd po31 n1 p-acp d po31 n2 cc n2, c-crq pns31 vhd dx j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 2
250 and his long continued Affliction in this Excellent Virtue, that he was another Mirror, after holy Job. and his long continued Affliction in this Excellent Virtue, that he was Another Mirror, After holy Job. cc po31 j j-vvn n1 p-acp d j n1, cst pns31 vbds j-jn n1, p-acp j np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 75 Image 2
251 3. His Temperance and Sobriety, in the midst of a sottish and swinish Generation. 4. His Righteousness and Justice, he was another Aristides ; 3. His Temperance and Sobriety, in the midst of a sottish and swinish Generation. 4. His Righteousness and justice, he was Another Aristides; crd po31 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j n1. crd po31 n1 cc n1, pns31 vbds j-jn np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 76 Image 2
252 to hinder him from administring of Justice impartially, to high, low, Rich, Poor, without Fear or Favour, was to stop the Sun in the Firmament, and to divert its Course. to hinder him from administering of justice impartially, to high, low, Rich, Poor, without fear or Favour, was to stop the Sun in the Firmament, and to divert its Course. pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp j-vvg pp-f n1 av-j, p-acp j, j, j, j, p-acp n1 cc n1, vbds pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 77 Image 2
253 5. His Piety and holy Devotion, in publick, in private, in secret, he kept close and constant communion with God. 5. His Piety and holy Devotion, in public, in private, in secret, he kept close and constant communion with God. crd po31 n1 cc j n1, p-acp j, p-acp j, p-acp j-jn, pns31 vvd av-j cc j n1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 78 Image 2
254 6. His Charity and Mercifulness to the Poor, his bowels of Compassion were largely drawn out to them. 6. His Charity and Mercifulness to the Poor, his bowels of Compassion were largely drawn out to them. crd po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j, po31 n2 pp-f n1 vbdr av-j vvn av p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 79 Image 2
255 7. His indefatigable Industry in all the Duties of his Calling, general and particular; it may be Engraven upon his Tomb, Hic mortuus requiescit semel, Qui vivus, requievit nunquam. 7. His indefatigable Industry in all the Duties of his Calling, general and particular; it may be Engraven upon his Tomb, Hic Mortuus requiescit semel, Qui Vivus, Requievit Never. crd po31 j n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po31 vvg, j cc j; pn31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po31 n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 2
256 Here, being dead, he resteth once; Who being alive, rested never. These rare Virtues and precious Graces were deeply planted and habituated in his Gracious Soul, Here, being dead, he rests once; Who being alive, rested never. These rare Virtues and precious Graces were deeply planted and habituated in his Gracious Soul, av, vbg j, pns31 vvz a-acp; r-crq vbg j, vvd av. d j n2 cc j n2 vbdr av-jn vvn cc vvn p-acp po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 80 Image 2
257 even from his Youth, for his God looked early upon him, which was his own Expression to my self with great Humility, even from his Youth, for his God looked early upon him, which was his own Expression to my self with great Humility, av p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po31 n1 vvd av-j p-acp pno31, r-crq vbds po31 d n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 2
258 and thankful Resignation of himself, and all that he was, and had, to his good God, from whom he acknowledged he received all. and thankful Resignation of himself, and all that he was, and had, to his good God, from whom he acknowledged he received all. cc j n1 pp-f px31, cc d cst pns31 vbds, cc vhd, p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp ro-crq pns31 vvd pns31 vvd d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 2
259 These, I say, were acted, and shined in the whole course of his Life: Let us remember them carefully, and conscionably follow him in these Holy Steps; These, I say, were acted, and shined in the Whole course of his Life: Let us Remember them carefully, and Conscionably follow him in these Holy Steps; np1, pns11 vvb, vbdr vvn, cc vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1: vvb pno12 vvi pno32 av-j, cc av-j vvi pno31 p-acp d j vvz; (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 2
260 so shall we come to the Place and Estate wherein he is, and meet again at the Right Hand of Jesus Christ at the Resurrection of the Just, to our mutual Joy, so shall we come to the Place and Estate wherein he is, and meet again At the Right Hand of jesus christ At the Resurrection of the Just, to our mutual Joy, av vmb pns12 vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 c-crq pns31 vbz, cc vvi av p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1 np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, p-acp po12 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 2
261 and rejoycing both his and ours, and hear and have that joyful and blessed Doom, Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom. and rejoicing both his and ours, and hear and have that joyful and blessed Doom, Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom. cc vvg av-d png31 cc png12, cc vvi cc vhb d j cc j-vvn n1, vvb pn22 vvd pp-f po11 n1, vvb dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 2
262 — Which God of his infinite Mercy and rich Grace grant, for Jesus Christ his dear Son's sake, to whom be Glory, — Which God of his infinite Mercy and rich Grace grant, for jesus christ his dear Son's sake, to whom be Glory, — q-crq n1 pp-f po31 j n1 cc j n1 vvi, c-acp np1 np1 po31 j-jn ng1 n1, p-acp ro-crq vbb n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 2
263 and Majesty, Dominion and Power, and Blessing, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS. and Majesty, Dominion and Power, and Blessing, now and for ever. Amen. FINIS. cc n1, n1 cc n1, cc n1, av cc p-acp av. uh-n. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 81 Image 2

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