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And deliver them, who through feare of Death were all their life time subject to bondage.
And deliver them, who through Fear of Death were all their life time Subject to bondage.
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IN this and the verse immediately foregoing, we have a rationall account of the Incarnation of the Son of the God;
IN this and the verse immediately foregoing, we have a rational account of the Incarnation of the Son of the God;
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why it was expedient that the Messiah should be Emanuel, the Word should be made Flesh; wherefore the Son of God should become the Son of Man, an everliving and all-quickening Spirit partake of flesh and blood like unto us his brethren, onely without sin, i. e. be of a nature passible and mortall,
why it was expedient that the Messiah should be Emmanuel, the Word should be made Flesh; Wherefore the Son of God should become the Son of Man, an everliving and All-quickening Spirit partake of Flesh and blood like unto us his brothers, only without since, i. e. be of a nature passable and Mortal,
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or obnoxious to sufferings and Death:
or obnoxious to sufferings and Death:
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namely, it was for these two ends, 1. That by his death he might destroy our great enemy, there named the Divel,
namely, it was for these two ends, 1. That by his death he might destroy our great enemy, there nam the devil,
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and described to be him, that had the power of Death. And 2ly.
and described to be him, that had the power of Death. And 2ly.
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That he might deliver us, his own brethren and friends, out of the hands of this cruel tyrant,
That he might deliver us, his own brothers and Friends, out of the hands of this cruel tyrant,
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and out of the mouth of this roaring Lyon, of whom by reason of our sins, we either were,
and out of the Mouth of this roaring lion, of whom by reason of our Sins, we either were,
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or had just cause to be all our life time afraid, lest we should by him be punished both with temporall and eternall Death.
or had just cause to be all our life time afraid, lest we should by him be punished both with temporal and Eternal Death.
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There are three observations, which I desire to speak to, and which I suppose contain the very marrow of these words.
There Are three observations, which I desire to speak to, and which I suppose contain the very marrow of these words.
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1. That tis a grievous bondage to be all our life time in continuall feare of Death.
1. That this a grievous bondage to be all our life time in continual Fear of Death.
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2. Unbelievers, or those who are out of Christ, either are, or have just cause to be through feare of Death all their life time subject unto bondage.
2. Unbelievers, or those who Are out of christ, either Are, or have just cause to be through Fear of Death all their life time Subject unto bondage.
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3. Believers, or they who have part in Christ, and they onely, are delivered and freed by his death from this intollerable bondage.
3. Believers, or they who have part in christ, and they only, Are Delivered and freed by his death from this intolerable bondage.
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Of the 1. I shall proceed by these steps, 1. To shew that feare is a bondage. 2. That to fear all ons life time aggravates the bondage 3. That to feare Death all our life time consummates the bondage.
Of the 1. I shall proceed by these steps, 1. To show that Fear is a bondage. 2. That to Fear all ons life time aggravates the bondage 3. That to Fear Death all our life time consummates the bondage.
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1. Feare is a passion, which speaks a man a servant; tis the badge and cognizance of a Servant:
1. fear is a passion, which speaks a man a servant; this the badge and cognizance of a Servant:
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whereas Love is the principle and character of a Child: to feare our Lords or our Masters anger is servile, servile est, ac servum arguit, saith Rolloc. in loc. And tis very observable, that Rom. 8.15.
whereas Love is the principle and character of a Child: to Fear our lords or our Masters anger is servile, servile est, ac servum arguit, Says Rollock. in loc. And this very observable, that Rom. 8.15.
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the spirit of fear is cal'd a Spirit of bondage, but the spirit of Adoption, or the spirit of Sons, is in the Scripture cal'd a spirit of love, and distinguished from that spirit of feare,
the Spirit of Fear is called a Spirit of bondage, but the Spirit of Adoption, or the Spirit of Sons, is in the Scripture called a Spirit of love, and distinguished from that Spirit of Fear,
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or that principle of fear, whereby servants commonly do act, or are acted rather, 2 Tim. 1.7. Feare hath torment, sayth the Holy Ghost, 1 Joh. 4.18. This foul fiend, this torturing Affection was worshipped by the Lacedemonians as a God:
or that principle of Fear, whereby Servants commonly do act, or Are acted rather, 2 Tim. 1.7. fear hath torment, say the Holy Ghost, 1 John 4.18. This foul fiend, this torturing Affection was worshipped by the Lacedaemonians as a God:
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I suppose for the same cause that the Romans and Indians worshipped the Divel, viz. that it should not torment them.
I suppose for the same cause that the Roman and Indians worshipped the devil, viz. that it should not torment them.
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And truely they say, Fear was commonly adored and painted in their Temples with a Lyons head,
And truly they say, fear was commonly adored and painted in their Temples with a Lyons head,
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and so very terrible, not unlike the Devill, that roaring Lyon, who goeth about continually seeking whom he may devoure:
and so very terrible, not unlike the devil, that roaring lion, who Goes about continually seeking whom he may devour:
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and truly if it be not like the Devill, yet some have said, that feare doth invite the Devill to come to us, timor attrahit ad se daemonas.
and truly if it be not like the devil, yet Some have said, that Fear does invite the devil to come to us, timor attrahit ad se Daemons.
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And surely it was not without all cause that Vives said, Nulla est miseria major quàm metus.
And surely it was not without all cause that Vives said, Nulla est Miseria Major quàm metus.
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There is no greater misery then feare: No greater misery, no rack or torture like it, saith another. There is no greater misery then Fear: No greater misery, no rack or torture like it, Says Another.
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2. But then to feare all our life time, that aggravates the misery and bondage, that makes our lives (& life we use to say is sweet ) bitter as death,
2. But then to Fear all our life time, that aggravates the misery and bondage, that makes our lives (& life we use to say is sweet) bitter as death,
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yea it causeth some to chuse (although they make an ill choice) death, rather than life.
yea it Causes Some to choose (although they make an ill choice) death, rather than life.
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The day-labourer waits for the even, and then he shall rest; the servant for the end of the yeer, the Apprentice for his year of Jubile,
The day-labourer waits for the even, and then he shall rest; the servant for the end of the year, the Apprentice for his year of Jubilee,
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when he is to go out free; and the forethought of liberty sugars the bitter cup of servitude to them. But alas!
when he is to go out free; and the forethought of liberty sugars the bitter cup of servitude to them. But alas!
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to be under the terrible bondage of feare, without any hopes or expectation of freedome,
to be under the terrible bondage of Fear, without any hope's or expectation of freedom,
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or of redemption all our life time, this is a burden which neither we, nor our Fathers were ever able to beare.
or of redemption all our life time, this is a burden which neither we, nor our Father's were ever able to bear.
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Nay in death it selfe, I say not that the servant is free from this master;
Nay in death it self, I say not that the servant is free from this master;
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when a man dies, he rather feeles the evill which he feared, than is freed from it.
when a man die, he rather feels the evil which he feared, than is freed from it.
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And although we must say, blessed is he that feareth God alway, the Lord of life, with a filiall, child-like, ingenuous feare;
And although we must say, blessed is he that fears God always, the Lord of life, with a filial, childlike, ingenuous Fear;
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yet we may say, miserable is he that feareth death alway, that hard master, that cruel tyrant, with a servile and slavish feare.
yet we may say, miserable is he that fears death always, that hard master, that cruel tyrant, with a servile and slavish Fear.
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And so I come to the third and last degree of the bondage.
And so I come to the third and last degree of the bondage.
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3. To feare Death all our life time, is a burden and bondage which is intolerable.
3. To Fear Death all our life time, is a burden and bondage which is intolerable.
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Under the word Death I shall comprehend (with the generality of interpreters) not onely temporall death, which is the separation of the soule from the body;
Under the word Death I shall comprehend (with the generality of Interpreters) not only temporal death, which is the separation of the soul from the body;
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but eternall death also, which is the separation of both soul and body from God everlastingly.
but Eternal death also, which is the separation of both soul and body from God everlastingly.
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Now to feare death alway is a terrible bondage, quid miserius est, aut fingi potest (said one) quam metu mortis perpetuo trepidare? Death is cal'd by the Philosopher the terrible of terribles, the most terrible evill that can be:
Now to Fear death always is a terrible bondage, quid Miserable est, Or fingi potest (said one) quam metu mortis perpetuo trepidare? Death is called by the Philosopher the terrible of terribles, the most terrible evil that can be:
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by Job, the King of terrors. Tis the feare of Kings, as well as mean men;
by Job, the King of terrors. This the Fear of Kings, as well as mean men;
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and tis the King of feares:
and this the King of fears:
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and those who slavishly feare death are the veryest bondmen in the world, qui metuunt mortem illi servi sunt, ac servili conditione, non autem ingenui,
and those who slavishly Fear death Are the veriest bondmen in the world, qui metuunt mortem illi servi sunt, ac servili condition, non autem ingenui,
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ne { que } filii, Rolloc. in loc. and so Theoph. NONLATINALPHABET; they that feare death are the servants of death.ne { que } Sons, Rollock. in loc. and so Theophanes; they that Fear death Are the Servants of death.
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Not onely his servants we are whom we obey, but his servants and vassals we are whom we feare:
Not only his Servants we Are whom we obey, but his Servants and vassals we Are whom we Fear:
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and the little finger of the feare of death will be heavier than the loynes of all other feares and tyrants whatsoever.
and the little finger of the Fear of death will be Heavier than the loins of all other fears and Tyrants whatsoever.
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The feare of other evills chastiseth us with whips, this with scorpions. Death is an evill, a great evil,
The Fear of other evils Chastiseth us with whips, this with scorpions. Death is an evil, a great evil,
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and an unavoidable evil, and therefore terrible.
and an unavoidable evil, and Therefore terrible.
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It is usherd in, and accompanied, and followed with a black guard and train of feares:
It is usherd in, and accompanied, and followed with a black guard and train of fears:
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the way and walke of death is very low and darke:
the Way and walk of death is very low and dark:
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we read of the valley of the shadow of death, and in this valley there is too a Lyon,
we read of the valley of the shadow of death, and in this valley there is too a lion,
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yea many legions of roaring Lyons, waiting for their prey continually;
yea many legions of roaring Lyons, waiting for their prey continually;
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yea certainly many thousands, if not millions of men, who have gone downe this way, have been sore wounded,
yea Certainly many thousands, if not millions of men, who have gone down this Way, have been soar wounded,
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yea cruelly slaine here, have lost their lives and their soules here. But more particularly, death will appeare ghastly and formidable, if we consider
yea cruelly slain Here, have lost their lives and their Souls Here. But more particularly, death will appear ghastly and formidable, if we Consider
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1. That it has a venomous and deadly sting;
1. That it has a venomous and deadly sting;
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tis an old serpent, and has a poysonous sting, the sting of death is sin, and that is terrible.
this an old serpent, and has a poisonous sting, the sting of death is since, and that is terrible.
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Sin is the edge of the sword of this deadly enemy, tis the poyson of the Dragon, tis a greater enemy to us than death,
since is the edge of the sword of this deadly enemy, this the poison of the Dragon, this a greater enemy to us than death,
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than the Devill, than Hell it selfe.
than the devil, than Hell it self.
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If sin was not there, we should not die, or we should not need to feare Death, we might easily shake off this viper into the fire,
If since was not there, we should not die, or we should not need to Fear Death, we might Easily shake off this viper into the fire,
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and rid our hands of it, as Paul did of the viper Act 28. and feel no harme;
and rid our hands of it, as Paul did of the viper Act 28. and feel no harm;
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but therefore death is death indeed, and hell hell indeed, because tis the wages of sin.
but Therefore death is death indeed, and hell hell indeed, Because this the wages of since.
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2. Death will appeare terrible, if we consider who impowers death primarily, who hath the absolute and supream power of life and death,
2. Death will appear terrible, if we Consider who impowers death primarily, who hath the absolute and supreme power of life and death,
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and from whom death originally hath his Commission, and that is God.
and from whom death originally hath his Commission, and that is God.
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The Lord killeth and maketh alive, he bringeth down to the grave and raiseth up, 1 Sam. 2.6.The Lord kills and makes alive, he brings down to the grave and Raiseth up, 1 Sam. 2.6.
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And truly God is a consuming fire:
And truly God is a consuming fire:
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God the supream judge of all the earth, and who cannot erre in judgment, hath passed sentence upon us according to his holy, just, and righteous Law;
God the supreme judge of all the earth, and who cannot err in judgement, hath passed sentence upon us according to his holy, just, and righteous Law;
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and tis deaths part but to be an executioner, to execute upon us the judgment written.
and this death's part but to be an executioner, to execute upon us the judgement written.
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The avenging justice of Almighty God commands death to seize upon the sinner, and to teare him in sunder like a Lyon,
The avenging Justice of Almighty God commands death to seize upon the sinner, and to tear him in sunder like a lion,
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yea to come hissing upon him like a dragon with the sting of vengeance in the mouth of it:
yea to come hissing upon him like a dragon with the sting of vengeance in the Mouth of it:
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morcem intellige cum ira Dei conjunctam, qualem necesse est extra Christum esse, saith Beza. Tis the justice and wrath of Almighty God which commissionates death to kill, and destroy, and take the spoyle: morcem Understand cum ira Dei conjunctam, qualem Necessary est extra Christ esse, Says Beza. This the Justice and wrath of Almighty God which commissionates death to kill, and destroy, and take the spoil:
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and of Gods wrath tis said, according to our feare so is thy wrath:
and of God's wrath this said, according to our Fear so is thy wrath:
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our feares may be aboue the wrath of men, but the wrath of God is greater then our feares.
our fears may be above the wrath of men, but the wrath of God is greater then our fears.
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3. Death is terrible, if we consider who has the power of death, i. e.
3. Death is terrible, if we Consider who has the power of death, i. e.
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not so much a delegate power, such as Kings & Magistrates have, as a power by consequence; let us call it so:
not so much a delegate power, such as Kings & Magistrates have, as a power by consequence; let us call it so:
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such as an Executioner or an hangman hath over condemned persons to put them to death;
such as an Executioner or an hangman hath over condemned Persons to put them to death;
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and that is the Devil, v. 14. The Devil may be said to have the power of death, either, 1. As a tempter, who seduceth us to sin, and so brings us to death.
and that is the devil, v. 14. The devil may be said to have the power of death, either, 1. As a tempter, who seduceth us to since, and so brings us to death.
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Sin being finished bringeth forth death. Theophylact tells us, the Devil got the power of death, how? NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET: so he, i. e.since being finished brings forth death. Theophylact tells us, the devil god the power of death, how?,: so he, i. e.
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peccatum est fortitudo robur { que } mortis: he got it by Sin; Sin is the strength and power of death.peccatum est fortitudo robur { que } mortis: he god it by since; since is the strength and power of death.
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Or, 2ly As an Accuser of us unto Almighty God, and urging the Law against us before God, continually soliciting pressing this Iudge to doe iustice upon us, urging God as the Nobles and Courtiers did Darius, against Daniel, that he might be cast into the Lyons den:
Or, 2ly As an Accuser of us unto Almighty God, and urging the Law against us before God, continually soliciting pressing this Judge to do Justice upon us, urging God as the Nobles and Courtiers did Darius, against daniel, that he might be cast into the Lyons den:
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so he, that we might be cast into hell, the den of the roaring Lyon, and out of which we have no hope of deliverance.
so he, that we might be cast into hell, the den of the roaring lion, and out of which we have no hope of deliverance.
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Or, 3ly he may be said to have the power of death (sicut carnifex habet imperium rotae & patibuli) as an executioner hath power of the wheel or gibbet, therewith to torment men, not whom and how he pleaseth,
Or, 3ly he may be said to have the power of death (sicut carnifex habet imperium Rotae & patibuli) as an executioner hath power of the wheel or gibbet, therewith to torment men, not whom and how he Pleases,
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but condemned malefactors, according to the direction and appointment of the Iudge: thus the Devil hath the power of death:
but condemned malefactors, according to the direction and appointment of the Judge: thus the devil hath the power of death:
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and surely tis a dreadfull thing to fall into the hands of this cruel tyrant and tormentor.
and surely this a dreadful thing to fallen into the hands of this cruel tyrant and tormentor.
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Death comes to our chamber-doors and to our bedside, accompanyed and guarded with Legions of Devils, who all greedily gape for their prey. And so we come to
Death comes to our chamber-doors and to our bedside, accompanied and guarded with Legions of Devils, who all greedily gape for their prey. And so we come to
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The 4th and last consideration, in respect whereof death is very formidable or terrible; namely, if we consider the Consequents of death:
The 4th and last consideration, in respect whereof death is very formidable or terrible; namely, if we Consider the Consequents of death:
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the second Death followes at the heels of the first, i. e. Hell treads on the heels of death.
the second Death follows At the heels of the First, i. e. Hell treads on the heels of death.
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Death comes riding on a red or pale horse with a drawn sword in his hand,
Death comes riding on a read or pale horse with a drawn sword in his hand,
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and hell followes on a black horse with a flaming sword turning every way to cut off all the branches of our tree of life;
and hell follows on a black horse with a flaming sword turning every Way to Cut off all the branches of our tree of life;
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yea so to cut down the tree of life, as that he leave us neither root nor branch.
yea so to Cut down the tree of life, as that he leave us neither root nor branch.
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Ubi coram Deo reatus, ibi protinus Inferi se ostendunt, sayth Calvin: where the soul is yet under guilt before God, there hell stares us in the face:Ubi coram God Rheatus, There Immediately Inferi se ostendunt, say calvin: where the soul is yet under guilt before God, there hell stares us in the face:
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so terrible must death be to those, who are yet in their sins, who are indeed out of Christ.
so terrible must death be to those, who Are yet in their Sins, who Are indeed out of christ.
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And this is our second observation:
And this is our second observation:
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That unbelievers either actually are, or of right have just cause to be through feare of death all their life-time subject to bondage. That unbelievers either actually Are, or of right have just cause to be through Fear of death all their lifetime Subject to bondage.
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Every unbeliever may be named magor-missabib, feare round about: within him are feares, when all is calme, and there are no fightings without.
Every unbeliever may be nam magor-missabib, Fear round about: within him Are fears, when all is Cam, and there Are no fightings without.
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Foure sorts of men there are in the world, whose condition is a condition of feare. 1 Minors or children,
Foure sorts of men there Are in the world, whose condition is a condition of Fear. 1 Minors or children,
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and servants or vassals, who are under hard Masters. 2. Such as are weake and of no strength,
and Servants or vassals, who Are under hard Masters. 2. Such as Are weak and of no strength,
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and yet have many powerfull and revengefull enemies. 3. Poore debtors, who owe millions, who have nothing to pay,
and yet have many powerful and revengeful enemies. 3. Poor debtors, who owe millions, who have nothing to pay,
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and yet have creditors, who will not abate them a •arthing or mite.
and yet have creditors, who will not abate them a •arthing or mite.
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And fourthly, malefactors or transgressors of the Law, who are obnoxious to justice, and so lyable continually to punishment for the breach of the Law.
And fourthly, malefactors or transgressors of the Law, who Are obnoxious to Justice, and so liable continually to punishment for the breach of the Law.
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Now the condition of unbelievers may be likened to all these, and therefore must needs be a condition of feare.
Now the condition of unbelievers may be likened to all these, and Therefore must needs be a condition of Fear.
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1 And at best, he is under the Law as a schoolmaster, yea as a taskmaster too, who requires of him difficultyes and impossibilities, demands brick and gives no straw,
1 And At best, he is under the Law as a Schoolmaster, yea as a taskmaster too, who requires of him difficulties and impossibilities, demands brick and gives not straw,
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and he is, or ought to be afraid of being beaten daily.
and he is, or ought to be afraid of being beaten daily.
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Then he is a servant, yea a slave to sin, the worst master, the greatest tyrant in the world:
Then he is a servant, yea a slave to since, the worst master, the greatest tyrant in the world:
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he is as Paul said of himself Rom. 7.14. Carnall, sold under sin, as to his unregenerate part:
he is as Paul said of himself Rom. 7.14. Carnal, sold under since, as to his unregenerate part:
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or as tis said of Ahab, he is one that sells himselfe to worke wickednes: being a servant of Sin he is made a servant of death;
or as this said of Ahab, he is one that sells himself to work wickedness: being a servant of since he is made a servant of death;
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and serves him daily with feare and trembling, as oft as he thinks of him:
and serves him daily with Fear and trembling, as oft as he thinks of him:
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yea he is carryed captive by the Devil at his pleasure, so right is that, quàm multos habet Dominos qui unum non habet? How many Lords and Masters hath he that hath not one, that is, God,
yea he is carried captive by the devil At his pleasure, so right is that, quàm multos habet Dominos qui Unum non habet? How many lords and Masters hath he that hath not one, that is, God,
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for his Lord and master?
for his Lord and master?
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2 An unbeliver is weak, and of no strength, and yet hath many potent enemys to grapple withall. 1 he hath one omnipotent enemy,
2 an unbeliver is weak, and of no strength, and yet hath many potent enemies to grapple withal. 1 he hath one omnipotent enemy,
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and that is God, one who is said to be angry with him every day, and to hate him, who whets his sword, and bends his bow, and prepares for him the Instruments of Death.
and that is God, one who is said to be angry with him every day, and to hate him, who whets his sword, and bends his bow, and prepares for him the Instruments of Death.
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And surely tis a fearfull thing to be a child of wrath, and to be lyable daily to fall into the hands of this living God, as ones deadly enemy;
And surely this a fearful thing to be a child of wrath, and to be liable daily to fallen into the hands of this living God, as ones deadly enemy;
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and yet this is the state of unbelievers.
and yet this is the state of unbelievers.
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Again, all the Angels in heaven, and all the creatures in heaven and earth, and all the Devils in hell are his enemys:
Again, all the Angels in heaven, and all the creatures in heaven and earth, and all the Devils in hell Are his enemies:
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they all stand ready some nearer & some farther off the Iudges bench, as it were saying, Away with such a fellow from the Earth, he is not worthy to live.
they all stand ready Some nearer & Some farther off the Judges bench, as it were saying, Away with such a fellow from the Earth, he is not worthy to live.
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He that kills thee may think he doth God good Service.
He that kills thee may think he does God good Service.
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An unbeliever (like Cain ) may feare every one that meeteth him, lest he should slay him.
an unbeliever (like Cain) may Fear every one that meeteth him, lest he should slay him.
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3. He is extreamly indebted unto the Justice of God, and is never able to pay a farthing;
3. He is extremely indebted unto the justice of God, and is never able to pay a farthing;
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and God will one day say (if he live and die in this state) take him, and bind him hand and foot,
and God will one day say (if he live and die in this state) take him, and bind him hand and foot,
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and cast him into the dungeon, into utter darknesse: verily he shall not come out thence,
and cast him into the dungeon, into utter darkness: verily he shall not come out thence,
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untill he hath paid the uttermost farthing. And 4ly, he is a transgressor, a malefactor: God looks on him so, in the womb and from the womb;until he hath paid the uttermost farthing. And 4ly, he is a transgressor, a Malefactor: God looks on him so, in the womb and from the womb;
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as soon as he comes into life, he is lyable to the law, sentence, and punishment of death:
as soon as he comes into life, he is liable to the law, sentence, and punishment of death:
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he is (as we say) a dead man in law, as soon as he begins to live.
he is (as we say) a dead man in law, as soon as he begins to live.
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Yea, and that which aggravates his bondage and misery is this, that he knows of no reprieve, no not for a day, or hour, or moment;
Yea, and that which aggravates his bondage and misery is this, that he knows of no reprieve, no not for a day, or hour, or moment;
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death and hell may seize on him every minute: behold as it were a flaming sword with a twine-thread hangs over his head continually,
death and hell may seize on him every minute: behold as it were a flaming sword with a twine-thread hangs over his head continually,
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so that all his honors, sweet pleasures, wealth, is nothing to him, if his eyes be but open to see his misery:
so that all his honours, sweet pleasures, wealth, is nothing to him, if his eyes be but open to see his misery:
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his head is as it were alway upon the block, and death is ready with his axe,
his head is as it were always upon the block, and death is ready with his axe,
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for ought he knows, to sever soul and body every moment;
for ought he knows, to sever soul and body every moment;
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and (if he die presently) he knowes not what will become of his soul to eternity,
and (if he die presently) he knows not what will become of his soul to eternity,
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or he knows that the Devills will come and fetch away his soule: he looks on death quasi aeternae mortis exordium. C. Alap.
or he knows that the Devils will come and fetch away his soul: he looks on death quasi aeternae mortis exordium. C. Alap.
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on death temporall as but the beginning or inlet into eternall death; he enters into the prison of hell, as never hoping to come out againe.
on death temporal as but the beginning or inlet into Eternal death; he enters into the prison of hell, as never hoping to come out again.
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If the eyes of his understanding be enlightned, he sees Legions of Devills ready to fly upon his soule,
If the eyes of his understanding be enlightened, he sees Legions of Devils ready to fly upon his soul,
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before his soule goes out of his body, reaching after and catching at his soule,
before his soul Goes out of his body, reaching After and catching At his soul,
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before his friends begin to scramble for his goods, or the wormes to feast themselves with his flesh.
before his Friends begin to scramble for his goods, or the worms to feast themselves with his Flesh.
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To conclude this, an unbeliever hath just cause to feare death, as one that will deprive him of life,
To conclude this, an unbeliever hath just cause to Fear death, as one that will deprive him of life,
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and all that he accounted happinesse; and as a Serjeant sent to arrest, attach, and hale him to prison and judgment,
and all that he accounted happiness; and as a sergeant sent to arrest, attach, and hale him to prison and judgement,
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and so deliver him up to the Devill, and the torments of hell for ever.
and so deliver him up to the devil, and the torments of hell for ever.
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And now if any be troubled at these sayings, and say in their hearts, this is a hard saying, who can bear it? who then can be saved? I answer, our Lord Jesus Christ dyed to deliver all those, that will come to him for Salvation, from the feare of death, under which they were before time held in bondage:
And now if any be troubled At these sayings, and say in their hearts, this is a hard saying, who can bear it? who then can be saved? I answer, our Lord jesus christ died to deliver all those, that will come to him for Salvation, from the Fear of death, under which they were before time held in bondage:
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and so we come to treat of our 3d and last observation. All true Christians, or those who are justified by faith in Christ, are by him,
and so we come to Treat of our 3d and last observation. All true Christians, or those who Are justified by faith in christ, Are by him,
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and especially by his death for them, or his dying for them, freed from being all their life time through fear of death subject unto bondage. and especially by his death for them, or his dying for them, freed from being all their life time through Fear of death Subject unto bondage.
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1 They are delivered, they do not slavishly feare death temporall and eternall, or they ought not so to doe. 2 They are delivered by Christ,
1 They Are Delivered, they do not slavishly Fear death temporal and Eternal, or they ought not so to do. 2 They Are Delivered by christ,
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and 3 by Christ dying for them. 1 True Christians do not, or need not slavishly to fear death.
and 3 by christ dying for them. 1 True Christians do not, or need not slavishly to Fear death.
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I know nature is averse to, and trembles at dissolution;
I know nature is averse to, and trembles At dissolution;
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and the pure and holy nature of Christ did (with submission to his fathers will) decline suffering, and feare dying;
and the pure and holy nature of christ did (with submission to his Father's will) decline suffering, and Fear dying;
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and it is sufficient for the servant that he be as his Master.
and it is sufficient for the servant that he be as his Master.
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A naturall, ordinate, moderate feare of death a Christian may have, but yet he doth not slavishly feare death or hell;
A natural, ordinate, moderate Fear of death a Christian may have, but yet he does not slavishly Fear death or hell;
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he knows the one cannot hurt him, and the other hath nothing in him:
he knows the one cannot hurt him, and the other hath nothing in him:
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a haire of his head shall not fall to the ground, and not so much as the smell of hell fire shall ever passe on him.a hair of his head shall not fallen to the ground, and not so much as the smell of hell fire shall ever pass on him.
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Christians have no need to fear death:
Christians have no need to Fear death:
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it can (let it do its worst) but kill the body, it cannot cast body or soule into hell fire;
it can (let it do its worst) but kill the body, it cannot cast body or soul into hell fire;
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and wherefore then should Christians feare it? the shell, the body may in death be broken or worm-eaten;
and Wherefore then should Christians Fear it? the shell, the body may in death be broken or Worm-eaten;
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but the kernell, the soul, that is untouched, the wormes cannot touch that.
but the kernel, the soul, that is untouched, the worms cannot touch that.
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Besides, death is a hiding place or Sanctuary to Christians for a time, till all the sore calamities of this miserable world are overpast;
Beside, death is a hiding place or Sanctuary to Christians for a time, till all the soar calamities of this miserable world Are overpast;
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and men in distresse do not fly from, but to places and cities of refuge. Againe, they may look on death as a period of all evill, as a forerunner,
and men in distress do not fly from, but to places and cities of refuge. Again, they may look on death as a Period of all evil, as a forerunner,
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as an in let to all blessednesse, a darke entry leading them to the father of lights:
as an in let to all blessedness, a dark entry leading them to the father of lights:
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they find death in the Inventory of their good things, 1 Cor. 3.21, 22. For all things are yours,
they find death in the Inventory of their good things, 1 Cor. 3.21, 22. For all things Are yours,
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whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death. Even so saith the Spirit, Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
whither Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death. Even so Says the Spirit, Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord.
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Alacres accedunt ad mortem, tanquam ad aerumnarum terminum, & melioris vitae exordium, Corn. Alap. Alacres accedunt ad mortem, tanquam ad Aerumnarum Terminus, & melioris vitae exordium, Corn. Alap.
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They approach death cheerfully, as the end of their troubles, and the beginning of a better life.
They approach death cheerfully, as the end of their Troubles, and the beginning of a better life.
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How unhappy were Christians, if they could not dye? they would not live alway.
How unhappy were Christians, if they could not die? they would not live always.
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It is enough say they, (with Elijah, a little altered) take away our lives, that we may be better with our fathers;
It is enough say they, (with Elijah, a little altered) take away our lives, that we may be better with our Father's;
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nay, that we may be ever with the Lord, which is best of all. Vitam habent in patientia, mortem in desiderio:
nay, that we may be ever with the Lord, which is best of all. Vitam habent in patientia, mortem in Desire:
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they are patient of life, or content to live, but desirous to dye.
they Are patient of life, or content to live, but desirous to die.
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Of old it was grown to a kind of Proverb, soli Christiani mortis contemptores: Christians were the men who contemned death.
Of old it was grown to a kind of Proverb, soli Christians mortis contemptores: Christians were the men who contemned death.
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In the Martyrologie we find Justus and Pastor, the one of seven, the other of nine yeares of age, offering themselves to Martyrdome for Christ.
In the Martyrology we find Justus and Pastor, the one of seven, the other of nine Years of age, offering themselves to Martyrdom for christ.
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A godly man dies willingly, though at the stake, saying with the first Martyr Stephen, Lord Jesus receive my Spirit:
A godly man die willingly, though At the stake, saying with the First Martyr Stephen, Lord jesus receive my Spirit:
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but tis observed by some, that the rich fool dyed unwillingly, this night (saith the text) do they require thy soul of thee; but this observed by Some, that the rich fool died unwillingly, this night (Says the text) do they require thy soul of thee;
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he would not dye, but he must.
he would not die, but he must.
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Farther, Christians are freed by Christ, and by his dying, from the slavish feare of death and hell, or temporall and eternall death. For Farther, Christians Are freed by christ, and by his dying, from the slavish Fear of death and hell, or temporal and Eternal death. For
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1 Christ hath destroyed him that had the power of death, i. e. the Devill:
1 christ hath destroyed him that had the power of death, i. e. the devil:
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non quod personam, aut substantiam diaboli destruxerit, & annihilârit, sed quia ejus regnum & imperium destruxit, Corn. Alap. non quod Personam, Or substantiam Diaboli destruxerit, & annihilârit, sed quia His Kingdom & imperium destruxit, Corn. Alap.
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He hath not destroyed or annihilated the person or substance of the Divell, but he hath destroyed his Kingdome and Empire.
He hath not destroyed or annihilated the person or substance of the devil, but he hath destroyed his Kingdom and Empire.
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Christ hath despoyled the Devill of that right or power, which he sometimes had by permission or sufferance from God, to tempt and torment them, by reconciling them by his death unto God.
christ hath despoiled the devil of that right or power, which he sometime had by permission or sufferance from God, to tempt and torment them, by reconciling them by his death unto God.
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Now since Christ hath made our peace with God, the Devils power to tempt us in this life is much limited and restrained, if we be in Christ;
Now since christ hath made our peace with God, the Devils power to tempt us in this life is much limited and restrained, if we be in christ;
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and his power to torment us after death is totally abolished. He hath delivered us from the power of Satan, Act. 26.18. from the power of darknesse, Col. 1.13. Ita prostratus est (saith Calvin, speaking of the Devill) ut pro nihilo habendus sit, ac si nullus foret:
and his power to torment us After death is totally abolished. He hath Delivered us from the power of Satan, Act. 26.18. from the power of darkness, Col. 1.13. Ita Prostratus est (Says calvin, speaking of the devil) ut Pro nihilo habendus sit, ac si nullus foret:
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the Devill is so vanquished, as if he signified nothing now, as if there was no Devill at all as to believers.
the devil is so vanquished, as if he signified nothing now, as if there was no devil At all as to believers.
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And Christ conquerd the Devill, beat him out of his Kingdome and Empire, which he sometimes had over us his Subjects, with his own weapon;
And christ conquered the devil, beatrice him out of his Kingdom and Empire, which he sometime had over us his Subject's, with his own weapon;
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he slew him as it were with his own sword:
he slew him as it were with his own sword:
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hostem suis ipsius armis confecit Christus, saith Beza. Christ by death overcame him that had the power of death:hostem suis Himself armis confecit Christus, Says Beza. christ by death overcame him that had the power of death:
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when he hung upon the crosse, he spoiled principalities and powers; and when he ascended up on high, he led captivitie captive, and made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them.
when he hung upon the cross, he spoiled principalities and Powers; and when he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and made a show of them openly, triumphing over them.
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The Devill first got his power to torment us with death temporall and eternall, and with the fear and horror of both, by tempting us to sin;
The devil First god his power to torment us with death temporal and Eternal, and with the Fear and horror of both, by tempting us to since;
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and by that meanes tyrannized over man, putting him to death cruelly and malitiously:
and by that means tyrannized over man, putting him to death cruelly and maliciously:
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but now Christ became sin for us, our sins were laid upon him, and he died for our sins,
but now christ became since for us, our Sins were laid upon him, and he died for our Sins,
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and by his death overcame the Devill:
and by his death overcame the devil:
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the great Leviathan did bite at the flesh of Christ, or his humane nature, sed captus fuit hamo Divinitatis, but he was caught by his divinity, as with a hook:
the great Leviathan did bite At the Flesh of christ, or his humane nature, sed Captus fuit hamo Divinitatis, but he was caught by his divinity, as with a hook:
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yea the divine power of Christ is such a hook in his nostrills, that he can and will hinder him from tyrannizing over and tormenting (as formerly he did) those that are Christs.
yea the divine power of christ is such a hook in his nostrils, that he can and will hinder him from tyrannizing over and tormenting (as formerly he did) those that Are Christ.
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And truly, the Devil hath justly forfeited his power for his malice against Christ, and his presumption in setting upon Christ, the Captain of our salvation,
And truly, the devil hath justly forfeited his power for his malice against christ, and his presumption in setting upon christ, the Captain of our salvation,
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when he once appeared but in the Similitude of sinfull flesh. 2. Because Christ hath destroyed the power and dominion of Sin;
when he once appeared but in the Similitude of sinful Flesh. 2. Because christ hath destroyed the power and dominion of since;
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he hath by his death taken away the condemning power, and purchased the Spirit to destroy the commanding power of Sin in his;
he hath by his death taken away the condemning power, and purchased the Spirit to destroy the commanding power of since in his;
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so that sin shall no more raigne in our mortall bodyes, Sin shall no more have dominion over us,
so that since shall no more Reign in our Mortal bodies, since shall no more have dominion over us,
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since Christ dying for sin hath condemned Sin in the flesh.
since christ dying for since hath condemned since in the Flesh.
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3. That Christ hath delivered true Christians from the feare of Death, appeares, in that he hath freed them from the damning power of the Law:
3. That christ hath Delivered true Christians from the Fear of Death, appears, in that he hath freed them from the damning power of the Law:
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the strength of sin, as to its condemning power, is the Law;
the strength of since, as to its condemning power, is the Law;
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but Christ in this regard, as to those that are Christs, hath nayled the Law to his crosse:
but christ in this regard, as to those that Are Christ, hath nailed the Law to his cross:
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yea the law was not made for a righteous man, sayth the Scripture, 1 Tim, 1.9, and such are justified persons by the death of Christ.
yea the law was not made for a righteous man, say the Scripture, 1 Tim, 1.9, and such Are justified Persons by the death of christ.
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Farther, tis said against such there is no law, Gal. 5.23. and that we might be yet delivered from all our tormenting feares, hear what the Apostle Paul sayth, Rom. 8.1. There is no condemnation to them that are in Christ.
Farther, this said against such there is no law, Gal. 5.23. and that we might be yet Delivered from all our tormenting fears, hear what the Apostle Paul say, Rom. 8.1. There is no condemnation to them that Are in christ.
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4 In that Christ by his death hath abolished death to the godly, I had all-most said Name and Thing, he hath taken away the sting of death, he hath beat out the teeth of this evill and venemous beast.
4 In that christ by his death hath abolished death to the godly, I had almost said Name and Thing, he hath taken away the sting of death, he hath beatrice out the teeth of this evil and venomous beast.
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Death came with open mouth upon Christ, like a roaring Lyon, as he went down that way,
Death Come with open Mouth upon christ, like a roaring lion, as he went down that Way,
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but Christ hath slaine the Lyon, and now out of the eater comes meat, and out of the strong comes sweetnes, to them that are Christs the bitternes of death is past;
but christ hath slain the lion, and now out of the eater comes meat, and out of the strong comes sweetness, to them that Are Christ the bitterness of death is past;
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any child of God may now play upon the hole of this Aspe death; tis now to them a sleep, a change, a gathering to their fathers:
any child of God may now play upon the hold of this Asp death; this now to them a sleep, a change, a gathering to their Father's:
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and it hath been observed, that in the Revelations sometimes it doth not goe in account as worthy of the name of death; and it hath been observed, that in the Revelations sometime it does not go in account as worthy of the name of death;
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for then the death of the Soul in hell, which is cal'd the second death, should have been cal'd the third death:
for then the death of the Soul in hell, which is called the second death, should have been called the third death:
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but if it be any thing, we are assured 1 Cor. 15. that it shall be destroyed, death is swallowed up of victory, v. 54. and Revel. 20.14. we read, that death and hell were both cast into the lake of fire and brimstone:
but if it be any thing, we Are assured 1 Cor. 15. that it shall be destroyed, death is swallowed up of victory, v. 54. and Revel. 20.14. we read, that death and hell were both cast into the lake of fire and brimstone:
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so that those that are Christs need not feare either the one or the other.
so that those that Are Christ need not Fear either the one or the other.
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5 In that Christ by dying hath procured the keyes of hell and death to be laid upon his shoulders,
5 In that christ by dying hath procured the keys of hell and death to be laid upon his shoulders,
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and none of his shall goe into the chambers of death, till he open the door;
and none of his shall go into the chambers of death, till he open the door;
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and that he will not doe, untill he hath made and perfumed their beds for them,
and that he will not do, until he hath made and perfumed their Beds for them,
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and untill it is the best time for them to goe take their rest:
and until it is the best time for them to go take their rest:
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and as for hell, ye may be sure he will bar and bolt the gates of hell,
and as for hell, you may be sure he will bar and bolt the gates of hell,
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so that Christians need not feare it, they shall never goe thither.
so that Christians need not Fear it, they shall never go thither.
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Besides, Christ will redeem them from death, by a glorious Resurrection of their bodyes at the last day.
Beside, christ will Redeem them from death, by a glorious Resurrection of their bodies At the last day.
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And now if any say in their hearts, what then, must Christians for ever cast of all feare,
And now if any say in their hearts, what then, must Christians for ever cast of all Fear,
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and rejoyce in it as their portion, purchased for them by the sufferings and death of Christ? I answer
and rejoice in it as their portion, purchased for them by the sufferings and death of christ? I answer
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1 That Christians ought, notwithstanding all that hath been said, to feare God with an awfull, reverentiall feare, and to have Reverend thoughts of him,
1 That Christians ought, notwithstanding all that hath been said, to Fear God with an awful, reverential Fear, and to have Reverend thoughts of him,
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and demean themselves reverently before him, as becomes dust and ashes;
and demean themselves reverently before him, as becomes dust and Ashes;
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especially when he manifests himselfe to, and before them, either in his holy word and ordinances,
especially when he manifests himself to, and before them, either in his holy word and ordinances,
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or in his extraordinary workes and Providences. So Moses said, I exceedingly feare and quake, when God came down on Mount Sinai:
or in his extraordinary works and Providences. So Moses said, I exceedingly Fear and quake, when God Come down on Mount Sinai:
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and to him will I look (sayth God) that trembles at my word. and to him will I look (say God) that trembles At my word.
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2 Christians ought, notwithstanding all that hath been said, to take heed lest they fall, to worke out their Salvation with feare and trembling:
2 Christians ought, notwithstanding all that hath been said, to take heed lest they fallen, to work out their Salvation with Fear and trembling:
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they ought to serve their Master in heaven with feare and trembling. My flesh trembleth for feare of thee,
they ought to serve their Master in heaven with Fear and trembling. My Flesh Trembleth for Fear of thee,
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and I am afraid of thy judgments, psal. 119.120. i. e.and I am afraid of thy Judgments, Psalm. 119.120. i. e.
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they ought to haue a watchfull, carefull, heedfull feare, that they doe not offend or displease God at any time:
they ought to have a watchful, careful, heedful Fear, that they do not offend or displease God At any time:
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we must not cast overboard such a Religious feare, as made Noah build an Arke, for the saving of himselfe and his house;
we must not cast overboard such a Religious Fear, as made Noah built an Ark, for the Saving of himself and his house;
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but as for such feares, as like Ionah, shall occasion such stormes and tempests, that though we row hard,
but as for such fears, as like Jonah, shall occasion such storms and tempests, that though we row hard,
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and tugg hard, yet we cannot bring the vessel safe to shoare, let it be cast out.
and tug hard, yet we cannot bring the vessel safe to shore, let it be cast out.
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3 Yet I say, that Christ hath freed them by his holy life and innocent Death, from anxious, distracting, perplexing, tormenting feare, either of temporall or eternall death.
3 Yet I say, that christ hath freed them by his holy life and innocent Death, from anxious, distracting, perplexing, tormenting Fear, either of temporal or Eternal death.
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Such a feare as may make them fly to God, as may consist with love to God and goodnes;
Such a Fear as may make them fly to God, as may consist with love to God and Goodness;
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such a feare of his goodnes and mercy, as consists with hope in his mercy;
such a Fear of his Goodness and mercy, as consists with hope in his mercy;
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such a feare they have, and may, and ought to have, and yet be good Servants,
such a Fear they have, and may, and ought to have, and yet be good Servants,
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and no base spirited or base principled slaves; and yet be loving Children, and not bastards, no unworthy base spirited Children.
and no base spirited or base principled slaves; and yet be loving Children, and not bastards, no unworthy base spirited Children.
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Yea lastly, So far as they are unregenerate, the feare of sufferings may be a bridle to lust, and a spur to duty;
Yea lastly, So Far as they Are unregenerate, the Fear of sufferings may be a bridle to lust, and a spur to duty;
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yea they may make use of the threatnings in the word to deterre them from offending,
yea they may make use of the threatenings in the word to deter them from offending,
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and as a Motive or meanes to keep close to the way which is called holy:
and as a Motive or means to keep close to the Way which is called holy:
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we find that God used a Commination even to Adam in Innocency in Case of disobedience, In the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely dye, Gen. 2.17.
we find that God used a Commination even to Adam in Innocency in Case of disobedience, In the day thou Eatest thereof thou shalt surely die, Gen. 2.17.
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Again, if any say further in their hearts, how can this man save us? he did not save himselfe from the feare of death,
Again, if any say further in their hearts, how can this man save us? he did not save himself from the Fear of death,
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and how can he save others? and if we read Math. 26. from v. 38. to 42. and Heb. 5.7. we may haue cause to think, that Christ himselfe feared death;
and how can he save Others? and if we read Math. 26. from v. 38. to 42. and Hebrew 5.7. we may have cause to think, that christ himself feared death;
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and then how could he deliver us from it? I answer, that Christ did feare death;
and then how could he deliver us from it? I answer, that christ did Fear death;
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but that his feare was not inordinate, that it was principally the wrath of God, the terrors of the Almighty, which made him pray with strong cryes and teares unto God.
but that his Fear was not inordinate, that it was principally the wrath of God, the terrors of the Almighty, which made him pray with strong cries and tears unto God.
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He did conflict with death in its full strength; with the Serpent with its sting and poyson in it:
He did conflict with death in its full strength; with the Serpent with its sting and poison in it:
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Christ endured the paine of sense in the garden, when he said, my soule is exceeding sorrowfull even to the death;
christ endured the pain of sense in the garden, when he said, my soul is exceeding sorrowful even to the death;
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the paine of losse, when he was crucifyed on the tree, and cryed out, my God, my God,
the pain of loss, when he was Crucified on the tree, and cried out, my God, my God,
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why hast thou forsaken me? where, though the grace of vision was for a time withdrawn from Christ,why hast thou forsaken me? where, though the grace of vision was for a time withdrawn from christ,
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yet the grace of union and unction still continued the same.
yet the grace of Union and unction still continued the same.
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So that as Christ entred into the first degree of the first death, his soul and body were really separated,
So that as christ entered into the First degree of the First death, his soul and body were really separated,
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but not into the second, i. e. his body did not see corruption: so he enterd only into the first degree of the 2d death:
but not into the second, i. e. his body did not see corruption: so he entered only into the First degree of the 2d death:
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the light of Gods countenance was hid towards him for a while, as it were under a cloud,
the Light of God's countenance was hid towards him for a while, as it were under a cloud,
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but God did not wholly forsake him, nor was he totally separated from God.
but God did not wholly forsake him, nor was he totally separated from God.
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And truely, God heard the prayer of Christ, that prayer of his upon the crosse, Father into thy hands I commend my spirit, i.e. saith one, Father,
And truly, God herd the prayer of christ, that prayer of his upon the cross, Father into thy hands I commend my Spirit, i.e. Says one, Father,
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if I dye, yet deliver me from the power of death, deliver me out of death, preserve and restore my spirit again:
if I die, yet deliver me from the power of death, deliver me out of death, preserve and restore my Spirit again:
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and accordingly he had within 3 daies a glorious Resurrection in answer to his prayer. I know there are, who take NONLATINALPHABET to signifie a reverentiall or religious feare; and accordingly he had within 3 days a glorious Resurrection in answer to his prayer. I know there Are, who take to signify a reverential or religious Fear;
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and so make the sense of Heb. 5.7.
and so make the sense of Hebrew 5.7.
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where tis said, that Christ was heard NONLATINALPHABET, to be, he was heard for his great piety and devotion,
where this said, that christ was herd, to be, he was herd for his great piety and devotion,
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and not that he was saved from, or out of the thing which he feared, namely out of death, implying that Christ feared death:
and not that he was saved from, or out of the thing which he feared, namely out of death, implying that christ feared death:
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but therefore Christ feared it so much, that we might not fear it so.
but Therefore christ feared it so much, that we might not Fear it so.
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If any farther examine me, what is the Reason then that good men oftentimes are so unwilling to dye,
If any farther examine me, what is the Reason then that good men oftentimes Are so unwilling to die,
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and so fearfull of death? we read of good Hezekiah, that at the tidings of death, he turned his face to the wall, and wept sore.
and so fearful of death? we read of good Hezekiah, that At the tidings of death, he turned his face to the wall, and wept soar.
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I answer, 1 concerning Hezekiah, that he was at this time childlesse, and that might seem a dismall thing,
I answer, 1 Concerning Hezekiah, that he was At this time childless, and that might seem a dismal thing,
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for his Sun to set so long before night, and to have no hope of rising againe in his posterity. 2 That he had newly made a glorious Reformation,
for his Sun to Set so long before night, and to have no hope of rising again in his posterity. 2 That he had newly made a glorious Reformation,
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and knew not but that after his decease the worship of dead Idols might revive againe, to the great dishonour of the living God, whom he served. 3 He might feare lest his being taken away at such a time,
and knew not but that After his decease the worship of dead Idols might revive again, to the great dishonour of the living God, whom he served. 3 He might Fear lest his being taken away At such a time,
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and by such a violent disease (tis thought by some it was the plague) might open the mouths of his enemies to triumph and say, that this evill was therefore come upon him,
and by such a violent disease (this Thought by Some it was the plague) might open the mouths of his enemies to triumph and say, that this evil was Therefore come upon him,
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because he had broken down their Altars. 4 Possibly he himselfe might upon the sudden look upon this message of death,
Because he had broken down their Altars. 4 Possibly he himself might upon the sudden look upon this message of death,
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as a messenger bringing him tidings of Gods displeasure, and for this cause he might weep at the newes of death.
as a Messenger bringing him tidings of God's displeasure, and for this cause he might weep At the news of death.
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And secondly, as concerning other good men or women, who have feared Death, I answer 1 that of right they ought not to fear it.
And secondly, as Concerning other good men or women, who have feared Death, I answer 1 that of right they ought not to Fear it.
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Christ hath set open the prison doors, and if they use the meanes, they may be free from their feares;
christ hath Set open the prison doors, and if they use the means, they may be free from their fears;
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tis their ignorance of their strength in Christ, and deaths weaknesse, which makes them fear death.
this their ignorance of their strength in christ, and death's weakness, which makes them Fear death.
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If the children of light be kept ever in darknesse, and not see that there are more for them then can be against them, they will be afraid of death and his followers:
If the children of Light be kept ever in darkness, and not see that there Are more for them then can be against them, they will be afraid of death and his followers:
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or 2ly, it may be they neglect to put on the whole armour of God, when they grapple with principalities and powers, and particularly with the power of death;
or 2ly, it may be they neglect to put on the Whole armour of God, when they grapple with principalities and Powers, and particularly with the power of death;
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or they go out rashly in their own strength, without seeking of auxiliary forces from heaven to help them;
or they go out rashly in their own strength, without seeking of auxiliary forces from heaven to help them;
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or it may be they do not use their shield of faith in Christ, who by death overcame death;
or it may be they do not use their shield of faith in christ, who by death overcame death;
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and therefore it is that they are overcome for a while of the fear of death.
and Therefore it is that they Are overcome for a while of the Fear of death.
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Or lastly, as tis said of Gad, so I may say of these, a troop may overcome them, but they shall overcome at the last;
Or lastly, as this said of Gad, so I may say of these, a troop may overcome them, but they shall overcome At the last;
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and though their hearts faile them for fear in the beginning, yet they shall be as David,
and though their hearts fail them for Fear in the beginning, yet they shall be as David,
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and as the Angel of the Lord strengthning him; they shall be couragious, and more than conquerors in the conclusion, over death and hell,and as the Angel of the Lord strengthening him; they shall be courageous, and more than conquerors in the conclusion, over death and hell,
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and all their feares of them:
and all their fears of them:
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And now if on the other side we see any wicked men, children of the Devill, who seem to us undaunted at death;
And now if on the other side we see any wicked men, children of the devil, who seem to us undaunted At death;
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who seem to us like the great Leviathan, concerning whom ye know tis said, upon earth there is not his like, who is made without feare. who seem to us like the great Leviathan, Concerning whom you know this said, upon earth there is not his like, who is made without Fear.
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I say either 1 that the Devill it may be hath blinded their eyes, that so he might lead them into the bottomlesse pit,
I say either 1 that the devil it may be hath blinded their eyes, that so he might led them into the bottomless pit,
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before they so much as feare or fancy it.
before they so much as Fear or fancy it.
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He is so subtle, that he will not torment them before the time, that he may be more sure to torment them to all eternity.
He is so subtle, that he will not torment them before the time, that he may be more sure to torment them to all eternity.
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Again, they may ofttimes perhaps have a hell in their consciences, whilst they seem to us to be in a fools paradise.
Again, they may ofttimes perhaps have a hell in their Consciences, while they seem to us to be in a Fools paradise.
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If they feel no fear of death temporall or eternall, tis surely because they are dead in their sins and trespasses, and their consciences are seared with a hot iron.
If they feel no Fear of death temporal or Eternal, this surely Because they Are dead in their Sins and Trespasses, and their Consciences Are seared with a hight iron.
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I am perswaded the soule of the boldest wicked man on earth was never so fearlesse all the time that it was in the body,
I am persuaded the soul of the Boldest wicked man on earth was never so fearless all the time that it was in the body,
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but that when it sees it must go out of the body, and goe into hell, it feares and trembles to go forth:
but that when it sees it must go out of the body, and go into hell, it fears and trembles to go forth:
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how free and jolly would it deem it selfe, might it but abide in the prison of the body for ever? but to say no worse of such, these dye desperately,
how free and jolly would it deem it self, might it but abide in the prison of the body for ever? but to say no Worse of such, these die desperately,
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but the righteous hath hope in his death.
but the righteous hath hope in his death.
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And now are these things so, is fear so terrible a bondage, and especially the fear of death and hell;
And now Are these things so, is Fear so terrible a bondage, and especially the Fear of death and hell;
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and are all out of Christ lyable and obnoxious to this horrid and hellish slavery, and that all their life time;
and Are all out of christ liable and obnoxious to this horrid and hellish slavery, and that all their life time;
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oh that this truth might be to every one that hears it, and is out of Christ,
o that this truth might be to every one that hears it, and is out of christ,
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like the handwriting upon the wall to Belshazzar, that it might fill him with fear,
like the handwriting upon the wall to Belshazzar, that it might fill him with Fear,
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and that he might go home full of fear, and that his feares (like some ghost) might haunt him,
and that he might go home full of Fear, and that his fears (like Some ghost) might haunt him,
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and give him no rest, whilst he continues in his naturall, unregenerate condition. I desire this Doctrine may scare them, but not hurt them.
and give him no rest, while he continues in his natural, unregenerate condition. I desire this Doctrine may scare them, but not hurt them.
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And you who are indeed (and know it) subject to this grievous bondage, the feare of death and hell, I desire you would go to the hart,
And you who Are indeed (and know it) Subject to this grievous bondage, the Fear of death and hell, I desire you would go to the heart,
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and hare, and such like fearefull creatures; that you would consider, and learn their wayes, and be wise.
and hare, and such like fearful creatures; that you would Consider, and Learn their ways, and be wise.
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1 They are very cautelous and watchfull. Tis said of the hare, that she sleeps with her eye-lids open.
1 They Are very cautelous and watchful. This said of the hare, that she sleeps with her eyelids open.
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Let us be vigilant and circumspect, and keep a constant guard upon all the wayes and inlets of sin;
Let us be vigilant and circumspect, and keep a constant guard upon all the ways and inlets of since;
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for sin, fear, death, and hell, all enter in at the same port or door. 2 Fearfull creatures are very nimble to fly from danger.
for since, Fear, death, and hell, all enter in At the same port or door. 2 Fearful creatures Are very nimble to fly from danger.
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Let us fly from sin as from the face of a serpent; remembring alway, that the sting of death is sin.
Let us fly from since as from the face of a serpent; remembering always, that the sting of death is since.
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3 Fearfull creatures get hiding places, to which they run and are safe:
3 Fearful creatures get hiding places, to which they run and Are safe:
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the Hart that is animal timidissimum, a most fearfull creature, hath a hiding place on the tops of mountains; hence that expression Psalm. 18.33. He maketh my feet like hindes feet, and setteth me upon my high places:
the Heart that is animal timidissimum, a most fearful creature, hath a hiding place on the tops of Mountains; hence that expression Psalm. 18.33. He makes my feet like hinds feet, and sets me upon my high places:
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and the stony rocks are a hiding place for the coneys, Psal. 104.18.
and the stony Rocks Are a hiding place for the Cones, Psalm 104.18.
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Let us get a hiding place in that Rock, that is higher then our selves, in the Lord Christ,
Let us get a hiding place in that Rock, that is higher then our selves, in the Lord christ,
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and then we need not fear that mighty hunter, the Devill, when he pursues us.
and then we need not Fear that mighty hunter, the devil, when he pursues us.
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Lets hide our selves in the clefts of this rock now, and then we shall not need one day to call for the rocks to fall on us,
Lets hide our selves in the clefts of this rock now, and then we shall not need one day to call for the Rocks to fallen on us,
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and for the hills to cover us. and for the hills to cover us.
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Be convinced that by nature we are dead in sins and trespasses, come to Christ by a true and a lively faith, this is the way to passe from death to life:
Be convinced that by nature we Are dead in Sins and Trespasses, come to christ by a true and a lively faith, this is the Way to pass from death to life:
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live in, and to, and for Christ much for the time to come, and you need not fear temporall and eternall death;
live in, and to, and for christ much for the time to come, and you need not Fear temporal and Eternal death;
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for surely you have eternall life abiding in you.
for surely you have Eternal life abiding in you.
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Fear God with all your hearts, with a filiall fear, this will provoke you to diligence,
fear God with all your hearts, with a filial Fear, this will provoke you to diligence,
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and obedience, and watchfulnesse, and then you shall not, you ought not to fear with a slavish fear, what death or the Devill can do unto you:
and Obedience, and watchfulness, and then you shall not, you ought not to Fear with a slavish Fear, what death or the devil can do unto you:
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time at mortem, qui Deum non timet. Let him feare death, who feareth not God.time At mortem, qui God non timet. Let him Fear death, who fears not God.
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What shall I say more, get abundance of love to God, and good evidences of Gods love to you;
What shall I say more, get abundance of love to God, and good evidences of God's love to you;
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and Love, both this and that, is as strong as death:
and Love, both this and that, is as strong as death:
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and then having two such strong and mighty champions with you and for you, you need not fear death, come when he will,
and then having two such strong and mighty champions with you and for you, you need not Fear death, come when he will,
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for you are more then his match. And so I come to Apply the third and last observation.
for you Are more then his match. And so I come to Apply the third and last observation.
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Are Christians thus delivered from the slavish fear of death temporall and eternall, then this may informe us 1 that Christians are the freest men in the world;
are Christians thus Delivered from the slavish Fear of death temporal and Eternal, then this may inform us 1 that Christians Are the Freest men in the world;
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they are not in bondage, no not unto death:
they Are not in bondage, no not unto death:
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they were not borne free, nor with a great summe of moneys obteined they this freedome,
they were not born free, nor with a great sum of moneys obtained they this freedom,
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but the Son of God hath made them free, and therefore they are free indeed. Againe 2ly, hence we may be informed, that Christians are the valiantest and most couragious champions in the world.
but the Son of God hath made them free, and Therefore they Are free indeed. Again 2ly, hence we may be informed, that Christians Are the valiantest and most courageous champions in the world.
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If thus they are not afraid to look death in the face, of whom then should they be afraid? they may by grace do what tis said the horse doth by nature, even mock at fear, when it cometh.
If thus they Are not afraid to look death in the face, of whom then should they be afraid? they may by grace do what this said the horse does by nature, even mock At Fear, when it comes.
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We may say as David doth, the Righteous is hold as a Lion. A righteous man may say with David, Psal. 3.6. I will not be afraid of 10000s of people, that have set themselves against me round about: or as in Psal. 46.2. Although the earth be removed, and the mountaines cast into the midst of the Sea, I will not fear.
We may say as David does, the Righteous is hold as a lion. A righteous man may say with David, Psalm 3.6. I will not be afraid of 10000s of people, that have Set themselves against me round about: or as in Psalm 46.2. Although the earth be removed, and the Mountains cast into the midst of the Sea, I will not Fear.
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Although the greater world fall, this lesser world need not shake or be moved. And so we are here taught 3ly, the great Blessednesse of Christians in miserable times:
Although the greater world fallen, this lesser world need not shake or be moved. And so we Are Here taught 3ly, the great Blessedness of Christians in miserable times:
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these are the happy men and women in times of war, plague, famine.
these Are the happy men and women in times of war, plague, famine.
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Miser Christianus videri potest, non potest inveniri, he may outwardly seem miserable, he shall never be truly miserable.Miser Christian videri potest, non potest inveniri, he may outwardly seem miserable, he shall never be truly miserable.
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Are ye by Christ freed from the slavish fear of death temporall and eternall, then let not such men as you be terrified at the newes of the approach of death;
are you by christ freed from the slavish Fear of death temporal and Eternal, then let not such men as you be terrified At the news of the approach of death;
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and be not unwilling to die, when the God of our lives calls for you.
and be not unwilling to die, when the God of our lives calls for you.
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When once good old Simeon had got his Saviour in his armes, he presently sings his Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.
When once good old Simeon had god his Saviour in his arms, he presently sings his Now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.
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Rebeckah, that went so willingly with Abrahams servant to Canaan, to be Isaacs wife, may rise up in the day of Judgment and condemn us, Rebekah, that went so willingly with Abrahams servant to Canaan, to be Isaacs wife, may rise up in the day of Judgement and condemn us,
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if we hang back, when our bridegroome the Lord Christ comes or sends for us. She went to an earthly Canaan, we to a heavenly;
if we hang back, when our bridegroom the Lord christ comes or sends for us. She went to an earthly Canaan, we to a heavenly;
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she went to Isaac, a type of Christ, we to Christ himselfe; she to Sarahs tent, we to Abrahams bosome;
she went to Isaac, a type of christ, we to christ himself; she to Sarahs tent, we to Abrahams bosom;
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she to a moveable tent or Tabernacle, we to Mansions, to a building that has foundations, whose builder and maker is God himselfe;
she to a movable tent or Tabernacle, we to Mansions, to a building that has foundations, whose builder and maker is God himself;
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she went from her own kindred and fathers house, to live and die in a strange country, we go to our own country and fathers house, to dye no more, death shall no more have dominion over us.
she went from her own kindred and Father's house, to live and die in a strange country, we go to our own country and Father's house, to die no more, death shall no more have dominion over us.
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Consider (for I speak to those who are passible and mortall, and to whom no day can bring a priviledge, nor place be a Sanctuary from the arrest of death, no though our breasts be full of milk,
Consider (for I speak to those who Are passable and Mortal, and to whom no day can bring a privilege, nor place be a Sanctuary from the arrest of death, no though our breasts be full of milk,
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and our bones of marrow) consider I say 1. that death can but bruise our heel, he cannot break our head: when death hath killed the body, he hath done all.
and our bones of marrow) Consider I say 1. that death can but bruise our heel, he cannot break our head: when death hath killed the body, he hath done all.
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God sayes to this destroying Angell or Messenger of his, when he hath taken away the life of our bodies, stay now thine hand, it is enough, put up thy sword into the scabbard:
God Says to this destroying Angel or Messenger of his, when he hath taken away the life of our bodies, stay now thine hand, it is enough, put up thy sword into the scabbard:
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and therefore do not fear death, for the sword of death is like the sword of the magistrate, he beareth it indeed not in vain,
and Therefore do not Fear death, for the sword of death is like the sword of the magistrate, he bears it indeed not in vain,
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but to be a terror to evill doers, and a praise to them that do well. but to be a terror to evil doers, and a praise to them that do well.
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2. Death will cure thee of thy body and soul diseases: The long-sick writ upon his grave stone, hîc ero sanus, here I shall be well.
2. Death will cure thee of thy body and soul diseases: The long-sick writ upon his grave stone, hîc Ero Sanus, Here I shall be well.
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And as for sin, the disease of thy soul, death will perfectly cure that leprosie,
And as for since, the disease of thy soul, death will perfectly cure that leprosy,
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and stop that bloudy issue, and be the death of that body of death within thee. 3. As the fining pot for silver,
and stop that bloody issue, and be the death of that body of death within thee. 3. As the fining pot for silver,
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and the furnace for gold, so shall the grave be to our drossy bodies:
and the furnace for gold, so shall the grave be to our drossy bodies:
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our bodies (like the China dishes) after they have been buryed for some generations under ground, shall be taken up,
our bodies (like the China Dishes) After they have been buried for Some generations under ground, shall be taken up,
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and made vessels of honour, fit for our masters use in heaven. The soul is now indeed a Pearl, but set in clay;
and made vessels of honour, fit for our Masters use in heaven. The soul is now indeed a Pearl, but Set in clay;
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but at the Resurrection, in the day when God makes up his Jewels, when he takes them up out of the dust and dirt, he will then set them in bodies of gold,
but At the Resurrection, in the day when God makes up his Jewels, when he Takes them up out of the dust and dirt, he will then Set them in bodies of gold,
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yea in bodies like the Sun; for we shall be made like unto the glorious body of Christ, Phil. 3. last.
yea in bodies like the Sun; for we shall be made like unto the glorious body of christ, Philip 3. last.
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And his body is like the Sun, when it shineth in its full strength. 4. Death is the beaten road to everlasting life:
And his body is like the Sun, when it shines in its full strength. 4. Death is the beaten road to everlasting life:
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Christ the King of heaven and earth went this way;
christ the King of heaven and earth went this Way;
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and it may suffice Christians to walke to heaven, even as Christ walked, in and by the way of death. 5. Consider, Death is Christs messenger, he will not run before he is sent;
and it may suffice Christians to walk to heaven, even as christ walked, in and by the Way of death. 5. Consider, Death is Christ Messenger, he will not run before he is sent;
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he is Christs Angel or Minister, sent out for the good of them, who are heires of Salvation. In the 2 King. 6.32.
he is Christ Angel or Minister, sent out for the good of them, who Are Heirs of Salvation. In the 2 King. 6.32.
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we read, that when Jehoram sent a messenger to take off Elisha's head, the Prophet bid shut the door, for (saith he) is not the sound of his masters feet behind him? But let us use death kindly,
we read, that when jehoram sent a Messenger to take off Elisha's head, the Prophet bid shut the door, for (Says he) is not the found of his Masters feet behind him? But let us use death kindly,
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and not handle him roughly at the door;
and not handle him roughly At the door;
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but rather say, turn in, turn in my Lord, for is not the sound of his and our Masters feet, is not the sound of Christs feet behind him? 6ly and lastly, consider that so long as thou art slavishly afraid of death and judgment, thou art either not a son,
but rather say, turn in, turn in my Lord, for is not the found of his and our Masters feet, is not the found of Christ feet behind him? 6ly and lastly, Consider that so long as thou art slavishly afraid of death and judgement, thou art either not a son,
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or surely a son under age;
or surely a son under age;
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thou art not made perfect in love. I shall never think my soul in good case (said one) so long as I fear to think of dying.
thou art not made perfect in love. I shall never think my soul in good case (said one) so long as I Fear to think of dying.
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And Luther in a Sermon on Luk. 21.25. saith, that untill we can from our hearts desire the day of judgment, we cannot say boldly that we are Christians:
And Luther in a Sermon on Luk. 21.25. Says, that until we can from our hearts desire the day of judgement, we cannot say boldly that we Are Christians:
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he would therefore have us pray to God for this day, thus, fac, si fieri potest, ut hâc horâ veniat.
he would Therefore have us pray to God for this day, thus, fac, si fieri potest, ut hâc horâ Veniat.
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I desire it may come, even this very hour.
I desire it may come, even this very hour.
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But yet truly I think that the house of our soul may sometimes lie so unswept and out of order, that we may be for a season willing that our Lord and husband should delay a little his comming.
But yet truly I think that the house of our soul may sometime lie so unswept and out of order, that we may be for a season willing that our Lord and husband should Delay a little his coming.
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But tis our duty, and let it be our study and endeavour, to set the house of our soule in order daily, not knowing but that any day we may dye, and not live.
But this our duty, and let it be our study and endeavour, to Set the house of our soul in order daily, not knowing but that any day we may die, and not live.
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To this purpose lets meditate often on death; thus lets die daily, thus lets acquaint our selves with it, and prepare for it,
To this purpose lets meditate often on death; thus lets die daily, thus lets acquaint our selves with it, and prepare for it,
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and so shall we be at peace, and so shall we not be afraid. We read in the Gospell of one mad man, who lived among the tombs;
and so shall we be At peace, and so shall we not be afraid. We read in the Gospel of one mad man, who lived among the tombs;
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the world think all mad that do so, although but by meditation:
the world think all mad that do so, although but by meditation:
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and yet we read that devout Joseph of Arimathea had his tomb in his garden, where he probably used to walk.
and yet we read that devout Joseph of Arimathea had his tomb in his garden, where he probably used to walk.
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And oh that my people were wise, that they would consider their latter end, were some of the last words of Moses. This is the way to prepare for death;
And o that my people were wise, that they would Consider their latter end, were Some of the last words of Moses. This is the Way to prepare for death;
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and watchfulnesse and preparation may prevent a surprisall, may turn death into a sleep:
and watchfulness and preparation may prevent a surprisal, may turn death into a sleep:
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the longer and more we watch for death, our sleep and rest will be the sweeter.
the longer and more we watch for death, our sleep and rest will be the Sweeten.
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In vita vigilant justi, ideo in morte dicuntur dormire, August: the righteous watch whilst they live, and their death is a sleep.In vita vigilant Justi, ideo in morte dicuntur dormire, August: the righteous watch while they live, and their death is a sleep.
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And what weary long waking man is afraid of a sound and sweet sleep? And so I come to the last Use of the Doctrine.
And what weary long waking man is afraid of a found and sweet sleep? And so I come to the last Use of the Doctrine.
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If Christians ought not to fear death neither temporall nor eternall, of whom or what then should believers be afraid?
If Christians ought not to Fear death neither temporal nor Eternal, of whom or what then should believers be afraid?
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Let us not fear the Devill; he is an enemy, but a conquered enemy, but an enemy bound in chaines;
Let us not Fear the devil; he is an enemy, but a conquered enemy, but an enemy bound in chains;
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he is a Lyon, but led in chains, and so muzled, that a child of God need not fear him.
he is a lion, but led in chains, and so muzzled, that a child of God need not Fear him.
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Lets not fear the day of judgment; tis a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;
Lets not Fear the day of judgement; this a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord;
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tis the day of Redemption of our bodies. Let it be the object of our hopes, not of our feares.this the day of Redemption of our bodies. Let it be the Object of our hope's, not of our fears.
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Lets not fear the world, not all the evill the men of the world can do unto us;
Lets not Fear the world, not all the evil the men of the world can do unto us;
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let us march on in the way of truth and holinesse;
let us march on in the Way of truth and holiness;
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and that although the whole world should be against us, although our dayes should prove daies of darknesse, of clouds,
and that although the Whole world should be against us, although our days should prove days of darkness, of Clouds,
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and of thick darknesse, daies of rebuke and blasphemy to us:
and of thick darkness, days of rebuke and blasphemy to us:
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yet let us Christians, whether Prophets, or Prophets children, or professors of the Gospell, which is the truth,
yet let us Christians, whither prophets, or prophets children, or professors of the Gospel, which is the truth,
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and the Doctrine according unto godlinesse, let us be zealous and couragious for truth against error, and for holinesse against profanenesse;
and the Doctrine according unto godliness, let us be zealous and courageous for truth against error, and for holiness against profaneness;
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let us quit our selves like men, and be strong;
let us quit our selves like men, and be strong;
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let us stand up to and for the truth, our hearts never once failing us for fear of what may come upon us;
let us stand up to and for the truth, our hearts never once failing us for Fear of what may come upon us;
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no not if it should come to a worship the golden Image, or be cast into the fiery furnace:
no not if it should come to a worship the golden Image, or be cast into the fiery furnace:
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cōsidering (as one saith) that Dei miles nec in dolore deseritur, nec in morte finitur, Gods souldier is neither deserted in sufferings, nor ended in death.
considering (as one Says) that Dei miles nec in dolore Deseritur, nec in morte finitur, God's soldier is neither deserted in sufferings, nor ended in death.
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And again, quanto plus tormenti, tanto plus erit gloriae: the more torment, the more glory.
And again, quanto plus Torments, tanto plus erit Glory: the more torment, the more glory.
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For although we must not have amorem mercenarium, yet we may have amorem mercedis, though not a mercenary love,
For although we must not have amorem mercenarium, yet we may have amorem mercedis, though not a mercenary love,
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yet a Respect to the recompence of reward.
yet a Respect to the recompense of reward.
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Let us know, that although tis a blessed thing to dye in the Lord, yet tis a more glorious thing to dye for the Lord.
Let us know, that although this a blessed thing to die in the Lord, yet this a more glorious thing to die for the Lord.
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Let us therefore look unto the cloud of witnesses of the martyrs of Jesus, who have gone before us, either in the Primitive, or in the Marian times;
Let us Therefore look unto the cloud of Witnesses of the Martyrs of jesus, who have gone before us, either in the Primitive, or in the Marian times;
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yea let us look unto Jesus, the Author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the crosse,
yea let us look unto jesus, the Author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was Set before him, endured the cross,
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and despised the shame, and is now set down at the right hand of God, from whom he came into this world, that he might deliver us out of the hands of all our enemies, that we might serve him without fear, NONLATINALPHABET, i. e.and despised the shame, and is now Set down At the right hand of God, from whom he Come into this world, that he might deliver us out of the hands of all our enemies, that we might serve him without Fear,, i. e.
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saith Dr H. NONLATINALPHABET in safety, in holinesse and righteousnesse all the daies of our lives.
Says Dr H. in safety, in holiness and righteousness all the days of our lives.
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To conclude all, In all our qualms and faintings of heart, lets endeavour to revive and encourage our selves with this soveraigne cordiall and Antidote, that it was one great end wherefore Christ took upon him flesh and blood, which could suffer and dye, that so by his death and resurrection he might not only rescue one day our bodies after death from the power of the grave, giving us a glorious Resurrection unto eternall life;
To conclude all, In all our qualms and faintings of heart, lets endeavour to revive and encourage our selves with this sovereign cordial and Antidote, that it was one great end Wherefore christ took upon him Flesh and blood, which could suffer and die, that so by his death and resurrection he might not only rescue one day our bodies After death from the power of the grave, giving us a glorious Resurrection unto Eternal life;
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but also might by his victorious death on the crosse destroy our Arch-enemy the Devill, who had the power of death, a deadly power,
but also might by his victorious death on the cross destroy our Archenemy the devil, who had the power of death, a deadly power,
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or a power to kill, and deliver us, who through fear of death otherwise ought, and should have been all our life time subject unto bondage. FINIS.
or a power to kill, and deliver us, who through Fear of death otherwise ought, and should have been all our life time Subject unto bondage. FINIS.
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