IN the foregoing Chapter we have an Account of Job 's Prosperity, v. 1, 2. to the 7th. and in Metaphorical Expressions, v. 19, 20. As also of the Honour he was in, being reverenced by Young and Old, Great and Small, v. 8, 9, 10, 11. with the reason of this Honour, from v. 12. to the 18. This Chapter, wherein is my Text, informs us of the sad Catastrophe that did befall him;
IN the foregoing Chapter we have an Account of Job is Prosperity, v. 1, 2. to the 7th. and in Metaphorical Expressions, v. 19, 20. As also of the Honour he was in, being reverenced by Young and Old, Great and Small, v. 8, 9, 10, 11. with the reason of this Honour, from v. 12. to the 18. This Chapter, wherein is my Text, informs us of the sad Catastrophe that did befall him;
first, his Honour was laid in the Dust, and turned into the greatest Contempt, from v. 1. to 14. and his Prosperity into the deepest Calamity, whereof he doth most grievously Complain, from v. 14. unto the words of my Text, wherein three things are observable. 1. The Person speaking in this Pronoun I; this was Job. 2. The Person spoken unto, in the Pronoun Thou; which is God. 3. The Thing spoken,
First, his Honour was laid in the Dust, and turned into the greatest Contempt, from v. 1. to 14. and his Prosperity into the Deepest Calamity, whereof he does most grievously Complain, from v. 14. unto the words of my Text, wherein three things Are observable. 1. The Person speaking in this Pronoun I; this was Job. 2. The Person spoken unto, in the Pronoun Thou; which is God. 3. The Thing spoken,
1. For Piety and Godliness, Chap. 1. v. 1. His Picture was drawn by the Pencil of the Spirit of God in four Lines, all which did speak him to be a most excellent Man.
1. For Piety and Godliness, Chap. 1. v. 1. His Picture was drawn by the Pencil of the Spirit of God in four Lines, all which did speak him to be a most excellent Man.
and it is said of him, In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly, Chap. 1. v. 21, 22. Presented to us as a pattern of Patience, James 5.11. 3. For great Affliction and Calamity he never had any equal;
and it is said of him, In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly, Chap. 1. v. 21, 22. Presented to us as a pattern of Patience, James 5.11. 3. For great Affliction and Calamity he never had any equal;
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4. A Non-such for recovery out of his deep Calamity, his Losses doubly repaired in his Substance, having 14000 Sheep for 7000, 6000 Camels for 3000, 1000 Yoak of Oxen for 500, and 1000 She-Asses for 500; besides seven Sons, and three Daughters, which were the Beauties of the Land, Chap. 42. v. 12. to 16. This is the Man that had this Knowledge. 2. What he knew:
4. A Nonesuch for recovery out of his deep Calamity, his Losses doubly repaired in his Substance, having 14000 Sheep for 7000, 6000 Camels for 3000, 1000 Yoke of Oxen for 500, and 1000 She-Asses for 500; beside seven Sons, and three Daughters, which were the Beauty's of the Land, Chap. 42. v. 12. to 16. This is the Man that had this Knowledge. 2. What he knew:
in him we live, move, and have our Being, as Daniel told quaffing Belshazzar, Dan. 5.23. 3. It is he that hath appointed Death for us, whose Appointment is not subject to disappointment:
in him we live, move, and have our Being, as daniel told quaffing Belshazzar, Dan. 5.23. 3. It is he that hath appointed Death for us, whose Appointment is not Subject to disappointment:
which none can avoid, but stands more firm than the Laws of the Medes and Persians, Heb. 9.28. This Law is unrepealable, and will surely be executed.
which none can avoid, but Stands more firm than the Laws of the Medes and Persians, Hebrew 9.28. This Law is unrepealable, and will surely be executed.
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Some he brings to Death by Chronick Diseases, or lingring Distempers, which gradually by little and little do weaken and waste Nature, until Death comes;
some he brings to Death by Chronic Diseases, or lingering Distempers, which gradually by little and little do weaken and waste Nature, until Death comes;
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He hath no Superiour, therefore it is too great Arrogancy and Boldness in a poor sorry Worm, to call God to Account for what he doth, as interpretatively discontented Persons do.
He hath no Superior, Therefore it is too great Arrogance and Boldness in a poor sorry Worm, to call God to Account for what he does, as interpretatively discontented Persons do.
There is an appointed time to Man upon the Earth, Job 7.1. and untill that appointed Time come, Man shall be continued on the Earth, whatsoever Dangers he may meet with in his Passage through this Wilderness, by one means or another God will preserve;
There is an appointed time to Man upon the Earth, Job 7.1. and until that appointed Time come, Man shall be continued on the Earth, whatsoever Dangers he may meet with in his Passage through this Wilderness, by one means or Another God will preserve;
Obj. But did not God add Fifteen Years unto Hezekiah 's Life, in Answer to his Prayers and Tears? Isa. 38.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Resp. Fifteen Years were added from the time that he prayed and wept, but not unto the time appointed for his Dissolution.
Object But did not God add Fifteen years unto Hezekiah is Life, in Answer to his Prayers and Tears? Isaiah 38.1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Resp. Fifteen years were added from the time that he prayed and wept, but not unto the time appointed for his Dissolution.
the one was Enoch, who was translated, that he should not see Death, Gen. 5.24. Heb. 11.5. and Elijah, that was immediately carryed up to Heaven in a Whirlwind, 2 Kings 2.11. and all that shall succeed or come after us, except those that shall remain, and be alive at the coming of the Lord, who shall be caught up to meet the Lord in the Air, 1 Thes. 4.17. yet though these shall not be brought to Death, they shall be changed, which is equivalent to it; hence 1 Cor. 15.51. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. The longest livers died:
the one was Enoch, who was translated, that he should not see Death, Gen. 5.24. Hebrew 11.5. and Elijah, that was immediately carried up to Heaven in a Whirlwind, 2 Kings 2.11. and all that shall succeed or come After us, except those that shall remain, and be alive At the coming of the Lord, who shall be caught up to meet the Lord in the Air, 1 Thebes 4.17. yet though these shall not be brought to Death, they shall be changed, which is equivalent to it; hence 1 Cor. 15.51. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. The longest livers died:
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The stout-hearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep, and the men of might have lost their hands, wherewith they have done great Exploits, Psal. 76.5. The great Conquerors of the World have by Death been conquered and overcome. The Doctor and the Apothecary:
The stouthearted Are spoiled, they have slept their sleep, and the men of might have lost their hands, wherewith they have done great Exploits, Psalm 76.5. The great Conquerors of the World have by Death been conquered and overcome. The Doctor and the Apothecary:
The Wise and the Fool. Solomon, Eccles. 2.16. propounds a Question, How dies the Wise Man? And answers it, As the Fool. None by their Politick shifts can evade or shift it off;
The Wise and the Fool. Solomon, Eccles. 2.16. propounds a Question, How die the Wise Man? And answers it, As the Fool. None by their Politic shifts can evade or shift it off;
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Some Men are Luggage to the Earth, who only live to eat, and do no good in their Generation, whose Souls serve but for Salt to keep them from putrefying, and rotting above Ground.
some Men Are Luggage to the Earth, who only live to eat, and do no good in their Generation, whose Souls serve but for Salt to keep them from putrefying, and rotting above Ground.
who served his Generation according to the will of God, yet for all that, he fell asleep. Who more serviceable unto God and Man, than the Holy Men of Old, Prophets,
who served his Generation according to the will of God, yet for all that, he fell asleep. Who more serviceable unto God and Man, than the Holy Men of Old, prophets,
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Wickedness shall not deliver him that is given to it, Eccles. 8.8. Nor shall the Righteousness of the Righteous, for one event happens to them both, Eccles. 9.2.
Wickedness shall not deliver him that is given to it, Eccles. 8.8. Nor shall the Righteousness of the Righteous, for one event happens to them both, Eccles. 9.2.
and in the several parts joyned together, being demolished, it is parted asunder. These two intimates, Body and Soul, by Death are separated one from another.
and in the several parts joined together, being demolished, it is parted asunder. These two intimates, Body and Soul, by Death Are separated one from Another.
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1. By the Letter of the Scripture: This doth sufficiently bear Witness to this Truth. Gen. 3.19. the Lord tells Adam, That he is Dust, and unto Dust he shall return.
1. By the letter of the Scripture: This does sufficiently bear Witness to this Truth. Gen. 3.19. the Lord tells Adam, That he is Dust, and unto Dust he shall return.
Job speaks the same, Chap. 14.1. Besides the manifold Instances of Persons that died, recorded in the Scripture, do plainly, and convincingly demonstrate it.
Job speaks the same, Chap. 14.1. Beside the manifold Instances of Persons that died, recorded in the Scripture, do plainly, and convincingly demonstrate it.
2. Reason or the Light of Nature will tell us, that a House of Clay, that is founded on a heap of Dust, such as our Bodies are, Job 4.19. how strong or beautiful soever it be, will fall down.
2. Reason or the Light of Nature will tell us, that a House of Clay, that is founded on a heap of Dust, such as our Bodies Are, Job 4.19. how strong or beautiful soever it be, will fallen down.
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3. There is a Spiritual Knowledge of it, though the Object be Natural, which proceedeth from the Teachings of God, which Holy David prayed for, Psal. 39.4. who had the means both of Scripture and Reason to inform him, as other Men have;
3. There is a Spiritual Knowledge of it, though the Object be Natural, which Proceedeth from the Teachings of God, which Holy David prayed for, Psalm 39.4. who had the means both of Scripture and Reason to inform him, as other Men have;
For this also did Moses pray, Psal. 90.12. that he might be taught so to number his days, that this Effect might be wrought, to apply his Heart to Wisdom.
For this also did Moses pray, Psalm 90.12. that he might be taught so to number his days, that this Effect might be wrought, to apply his Heart to Wisdom.
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You therefore that have only that knowledge of your Mortality, that Reason and the Letter of the Scripture teacheth, be exhorted to imitate these Holy Men, that you may attain that knowledge of it,
You Therefore that have only that knowledge of your Mortality, that Reason and the letter of the Scripture Teaches, be exhorted to imitate these Holy Men, that you may attain that knowledge of it,
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Having run through the words, by way of Explication, I shall lay before you two Observations that arise from them. 1. That God will bring us to Death. 2. That it is a piece of the greatest Wisdom, rightly and Spiritually to know this.
Having run through the words, by Way of Explication, I shall lay before you two Observations that arise from them. 1. That God will bring us to Death. 2. That it is a piece of the greatest Wisdom, rightly and Spiritually to know this.
1. God will bring us to Death, because we bring Sin into the World, which opens a Passage for Death. Rom. 5.12. As by one Man Sin entred into the World, so Death by Sin;
1. God will bring us to Death, Because we bring since into the World, which Opens a Passage for Death. Rom. 5.12. As by one Man since entered into the World, so Death by since;
but the All-wise God had higher Ends in making so Noble a Creature as Man, putting him into a Natural Capacity, by the Soul he hath endued him with, which is a Spirit and Immortal of an Immortal Glory.
but the Alwise God had higher Ends in making so Noble a Creature as Man, putting him into a Natural Capacity, by the Soul he hath endued him with, which is a Spirit and Immortal of an Immortal Glory.
when the dusty Body doth return to the Earth, Eccles. 12.7. The General Judgment, which is commonly called the Day of Judgment, is at the Resurrection,
when the dusty Body does return to the Earth, Eccles. 12.7. The General Judgement, which is commonly called the Day of Judgement, is At the Resurrection,
7. God will bring them to Death, to bring them into Possession of the Eternal Inheritance prepared for them, those Mansions of Light that he hath been by his Grace fitting and preparing them for, Rom. 9.23. Col. 1.12.
7. God will bring them to Death, to bring them into Possession of the Eternal Inheritance prepared for them, those Mansions of Light that he hath been by his Grace fitting and preparing them for, Rom. 9.23. Col. 1.12.
Or if you will, God will bring them to Death, to bring them to the full, glorious, uninterrupted Enjoyment of his blessed Presence, that they may ever be with the Lord;
Or if you will, God will bring them to Death, to bring them to the full, glorious, uninterrupted Enjoyment of his blessed Presence, that they may ever be with the Lord;
or that there is a Proviso to exempt any from the common Fate of Mankind; the first Law doth stand in full force, and must certainly be put into execution.
or that there is a Proviso to exempt any from the Common Fate of Mankind; the First Law does stand in full force, and must Certainly be put into execution.
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how many such are there now, that are past Repentance? Doth not the Lord denounce a Woe against such, Amos 6.1.3? What Bed dost thou lie on, what is thy Pillow stuff'd with, that canst sleep securely in thine Impenitent Condition? Dost thou not fear, that when thou sleepest on thy Bed in the Night, that in the Morning thou shalt awake with the Everlasting Flames about thine Ears? I am sure thou hast cause enough to fear it.
how many such Are there now, that Are passed Repentance? Does not the Lord denounce a Woe against such, Amos 6.1.3? What Bed dost thou lie on, what is thy Pillow stuffed with, that Canst sleep securely in thine Impenitent Condition? Dost thou not Fear, that when thou Sleepest on thy Bed in the Night, that in the Morning thou shalt awake with the Everlasting Flames about thine Ears? I am sure thou hast cause enough to Fear it.
we shall never wait for that change which we never thought of. 3. Dying daily, as Paul said of himself, 1 Cor. 15.31. not only because of the continual danger he was in for his work-sake, but because he was daily making ready for it, fighting the good fight of Faith, that he might lay hold on Eternal Life, as he exhorted his Son Timothy, 1 Epist. Chap. 6.12. Dying to the World, to Sin, unto Self, and following the Captain of his Salvation, to oppose and cut off the Enemies of his Salvation.
we shall never wait for that change which we never Thought of. 3. Dying daily, as Paul said of himself, 1 Cor. 15.31. not only Because of the continual danger he was in for his Work-sake, but Because he was daily making ready for it, fighting the good fight of Faith, that he might lay hold on Eternal Life, as he exhorted his Son Timothy, 1 Epistle Chap. 6.12. Dying to the World, to since, unto Self, and following the Captain of his Salvation, to oppose and Cut off the Enemies of his Salvation.
What! shall Mortal, dying Dust lift up it self? Shall not the consideration of our Frailty bring down our lofty looks? When a proud Thought appears, reflect on thy Mortality,
What! shall Mortal, dying Dust lift up it self? Shall not the consideration of our Frailty bring down our lofty looks? When a proud Thought appears, reflect on thy Mortality,
surely the thoughts and consideration of Death is enough to preserve from self-exaltation. 2. Moderating our Affections unto our Creature-Enjoyments, and to beget Temperance in our pursuit after,
surely the thoughts and consideration of Death is enough to preserve from self-exaltation. 2. Moderating our Affections unto our Creature enjoyments, and to beget Temperance in our pursuit After,
and use of them, as the Apostle, from the consideration of the brevity of our Lives, doth exhort unto, 1 Cor. 7.29, 30, 31. 〈 ◊ 〉 all must be left when Death comes, both in respect of Use and Enjoyment, undoubtedly setting Death in good earnest before us, will be a means to Crucifie us unto the World, and the World unto us.
and use of them, as the Apostle, from the consideration of the brevity of our Lives, does exhort unto, 1 Cor. 7.29, 30, 31. 〈 ◊ 〉 all must be left when Death comes, both in respect of Use and Enjoyment, undoubtedly setting Death in good earnest before us, will be a means to Crucify us unto the World, and the World unto us.
and will be wholly out of our Eye? Did we really believe that it will not be long that we shall have these things in our Possession, we should make the less of them whilst we do possess them.
and will be wholly out of our Eye? Did we really believe that it will not be long that we shall have these things in our Possession, we should make the less of them while we do possess them.
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3. Quickning our dull and sleepy Hearts unto greater Diligence in seeking after, and endeavouring to secure cur main and principal Interest, will a time come,
3. Quickening our dull and sleepy Hearts unto greater Diligence in seeking After, and endeavouring to secure cur main and principal Interest, will a time come,
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when by a most dismal stroke from Heaven two of his Sons were cut off together, which did testifie God's great Displeasure, they being taken away in the Act of sinning, yet he held his peace;
when by a most dismal stroke from Heaven two of his Sons were Cut off together, which did testify God's great Displeasure, they being taken away in the Act of sinning, yet he held his peace;
that is, he quarrelled not at that Awful Providence, but with the greatest Patience did bear up under it. So Psal. 39.9. I was dumb, and opened not my mouth, because God did it.
that is, he quarreled not At that Awful Providence, but with the greatest Patience did bear up under it. So Psalm 39.9. I was dumb, and opened not my Mouth, Because God did it.
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an aged gracious Woman discoursing with her, that she might compose her disturbed Mind, did ask her, who did it? She answered, God had done it. Then, saith she, be still;
an aged gracious Woman discoursing with her, that she might compose her disturbed Mind, did ask her, who did it? She answered, God had done it. Then, Says she, be still;
his Sovereignty therefore should strike us into a Holy Dumbness, when under such chastising Providences. 2. It is he that is too just to do us any wrong,
his Sovereignty Therefore should strike us into a Holy Dumbness, when under such chastising Providences. 2. It is he that is too just to do us any wrong,
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who makes all things work together for their good, who love him, and are the called according to his purpose, Rom. 8.28. He can, you need not fear, supply the absence of your best Relations.
who makes all things work together for their good, who love him, and Are the called according to his purpose, Rom. 8.28. He can, you need not Fear, supply the absence of your best Relations.
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Well! is there not enough in him that hath taken thy Child from thee, to repair that Loss with unspeakable Advantage? It may be thou didst lodge thy Child in that Bed of Love;
Well! is there not enough in him that hath taken thy Child from thee, to repair that Loss with unspeakable Advantage? It may be thou didst lodge thy Child in that Bed of Love;
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And if that Love which was set on thy Child, be placed upon God, when thy Child is gone, it will be manifest, that it was his love to thy Soul, that thy Child was removed from thee.
And if that Love which was Set on thy Child, be placed upon God, when thy Child is gone, it will be manifest, that it was his love to thy Soul, that thy Child was removed from thee.
and fadeth not away, 1 Pet. 1. 3. By this your imperfect Grace and Knowledge will arrive unto that full perfection that your Nature is capable of. 4. And hereby you shall attain unto full and entire Satisfaction;
and fades not away, 1 Pet. 1. 3. By this your imperfect Grace and Knowledge will arrive unto that full perfection that your Nature is capable of. 4. And hereby you shall attain unto full and entire Satisfaction;
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and the Reward of them will be their Portion, the VVages thereof is Eternal Death, Rom. 6. 3. They will have nothing to yield them the least Relief or Comfort when Misery unconceivable will come upon them;
and the Reward of them will be their Portion, the Wages thereof is Eternal Death, Rom. 6. 3. They will have nothing to yield them the least Relief or Comfort when Misery unconceivable will come upon them;
that Tongue wherewith they blasphemed God, by Cursing, Damning, and Swearing; and wherewith they mocked and derided the People of God, his VVays, and Ordinances.
that Tongue wherewith they blasphemed God, by Cursing, Damning, and Swearing; and wherewith they mocked and derided the People of God, his VVays, and Ordinances.
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4. VVhen God brings them to Death, they are carried by the Devil, whom they have served, to be Companions with him in that unquenchable Fire, that is prepared for them. 5. And that which aggravates all their Misery, that they shall be endless,
4. When God brings them to Death, they Are carried by the devil, whom they have served, to be Sodales with him in that unquenchable Fire, that is prepared for them. 5. And that which aggravates all their Misery, that they shall be endless,
