The life of faith in death, in expectation of the resurrection from the dead opened in a sermon at the funerall of the right worshipfull Mr. Thomas Slany late maior of the famous town and corporation of King-Lynn in the county of Norfolk : who deceased in the year of his maioralty, Jan. 10. 1649 / preached there by John Horn ...
THe custome of a solemn interring of the dead bodies of deceased friends, and of making lamentations over them is very ancient and laudable, the mention of it is as old as Abrahams time, we finde it was then a custome usuall in the Eastern countries,
THe custom of a solemn interring of the dead bodies of deceased Friends, and of making lamentations over them is very ancient and laudable, the mention of it is as old as Abrahams time, we find it was then a custom usual in the Eastern countries,
as we reade in the book of Genesis of the Patriarchs and Egyptians, and surely in its original it was tessera & fidei & amoris, a pledge and testimony both of their faith and love, fidei a witnesse of their faith that they beleeved and looked for the resurrection of the body,
as we read in the book of Genesis of the Patriarchs and egyptians, and surely in its original it was tessera & fidei & amoris, a pledge and testimony both of their faith and love, fidei a witness of their faith that they believed and looked for the resurrection of the body,
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burying the Corps of his deceased Sarah, and weeping for her, and yet it is observable that the Jews write the letter NONLATINALPHABET in the word NONLATINALPHABET that signifies to weep very small NONLATINALPHABET to intimate the practice of Abraham to have been sutable to what the Apostle Paul expresly wishes that beleevers in the like cases should be, 1 Thes. 4 13. a moderate mourning for their dead in the Lord,
burying the Corpse of his deceased Sarah, and weeping for her, and yet it is observable that the jews write the Letter in the word that signifies to weep very small to intimate the practice of Abraham to have been suitable to what the Apostle Paul expressly wishes that believers in the like cases should be, 1 Thebes 4 13. a moderate mourning for their dead in the Lord,
as those that believing the doctrine of the resurrection, are not without hope for them, I might point you likewise to Jacobs buriall of his wife Rachel, and his and Esaus buriall of their father Isaac, Gen. 35.19, 20, 29. and to Joseph and his brethren, with many of the Egyptians, making a very great lamentation for old Israel when they buried him, insomuch that the place where they staied lamenting him, got from thence a new denomination, being afterward called Abel Mizraim, or, the Egyptians mourning,
as those that believing the Doctrine of the resurrection, Are not without hope for them, I might point you likewise to Jacobs burial of his wife Rachel, and his and Esaus burial of their father Isaac, Gen. 35.19, 20, 29. and to Joseph and his brothers, with many of the egyptians, making a very great lamentation for old Israel when they buried him, insomuch that the place where they stayed lamenting him, god from thence a new denomination, being afterwards called Abel Mizraim, or, the egyptians mourning,
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yet made the greatest lamentation, surely not because they loved him better then his children, but because they were not so well instructed, and therefore had neither so much knowledge,
yet made the greatest lamentation, surely not Because they loved him better then his children, but Because they were not so well instructed, and Therefore had neither so much knowledge,
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and from the dignity of them all, he had abundantly evinced and cleared it, that they had good ground to hold fast the faith and profession of him firm without wavering,
and from the dignity of them all, he had abundantly evinced and cleared it, that they had good ground to hold fast the faith and profession of him firm without wavering,
as from the danger of willing backsliding, If we sin willfully, after the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sin, &c. vers. 25, 26. and from the consideration of the excellency apprehended by them in Christ in their illumination,
as from the danger of willing backsliding, If we sin wilfully, After the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for since, etc. vers. 25, 26. and from the consideration of the excellency apprehended by them in christ in their illumination,
and the effects of that apprehension in them, &c. vers, 33, 34. Remember the daies in which after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of affliction, &c. from the greatnesse of the reward promised,
and the effects of that apprehension in them, etc. vers, 33, 34. remember the days in which After you were illuminated, you endured a great fight of affliction, etc. from the greatness of the reward promised,
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vers. 35. Cast not away your confidence which hath great recompence of reward, to which he adds an instruction about their need of patience, ver. 36. and usefullnesse and excellency of faith,
vers. 35. Cast not away your confidence which hath great recompense of reward, to which he adds an instruction about their need of patience, ver. 36. and usefullnesse and excellency of faith,
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and in which they should meet with preservation unto the enjoyment of the reward promised them, vers. 38. Now the just shall live by faith, or, the just by faith shall live:
and in which they should meet with preservation unto the enjoyment of the reward promised them, vers. 38. Now the just shall live by faith, or, the just by faith shall live:
Its an argument leaning upon Gods authority, speaking and manifesting it self unto the conscience, that gives a su•sistence to things hoped for, as to my minde:
Its an argument leaning upon God's Authority, speaking and manifesting it self unto the conscience, that gives a su•sistence to things hoped for, as to my mind:
From that the Apostle proceeds to give divers instances of the excellency, usefullnesse and •fficacy of this faith in the prime and choice Saints of God in all ages,
From that the Apostle proceeds to give diverse instances of the excellency, usefullnesse and •fficacy of this faith in the prime and choice Saints of God in all ages,
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and he begins at Abel, v. 4. and so passes on to Enoch, ver. 5. Noah, ver. 7 a• thence to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, ver. 8, 9. and Sarah, ver. 11. or whom he h•re saith in the text, All these dieà in faith, not having received the promises, &c. The words (these all) seem to referre to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Sarah, both because of Enoch, of whom its said vers. 5. that he was translated that he should not see death, who therefore cannot be here included (except we take his change in his translation to be equivalent to death) and also because that he tels us vers. 15, of these forsaking their Countrey, which we finde no where affirmed of those others mentioned before these.
and he begins At Abel, v. 4. and so passes on to Enoch, ver. 5. Noah, ver. 7 a• thence to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, ver. 8, 9. and Sarah, ver. 11. or whom he h•re Says in the text, All these dieà in faith, not having received the promises, etc. The words (these all) seem to refer to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Sarah, both Because of Enoch, of whom its said vers. 5. that he was translated that he should not see death, who Therefore cannot be Here included (except we take his change in his Translation to be equivalent to death) and also Because that he tells us vers. 15, of these forsaking their Country, which we find no where affirmed of those Others mentioned before these.
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and very famous in their proper seasons, yet behold what the Apostle in the first words of the text affirmeth of them all, These all died, Whence let us note (and I shall but briesly note things,
and very famous in their proper seasons, yet behold what the Apostle in the First words of the text Affirmeth of them all, These all died, Whence let us note (and I shall but briefly note things,
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and not bound up my discourse unto the unfolding of some one only proposition) That no dignity or priviledge though very great will exempt us from dying.
and not bound up my discourse unto the unfolding of Some one only proposition) That no dignity or privilege though very great will exempt us from dying.
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Death is a due debt to nature, Omne quod generatur corrumpitur, whatsoever hath a naturall generation is also subject to corruption, death is in the present principles of every earthly living being,
Death is a due debt to nature, Omne quod generatur corrumpitur, whatsoever hath a natural generation is also Subject to corruption, death is in the present principles of every earthly living being,
and that as by mans sinne meritoriously, so by Gods just sentence upon mans sinning judicially, Statutum est, &c. Its enacted, resolved upon and ordained for man once to die, and that once, though for time uncertain to us,
and that as by men sin meritoriously, so by God's just sentence upon men sinning judicially, Statutum est, etc. Its enacted, resolved upon and ordained for man once to die, and that once, though for time uncertain to us,
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we reade of none exempted save Enoch and Elias, the first changed, the other assumed (for as for the Virgin Mary we have not such authentick authority or warrant to beleeve it) those two did God exempt from the common way of flesh, to shew in them his power over all flesh, over nature and naturall principles and inclinations,
we read of none exempted save Enoch and Elias, the First changed, the other assumed (for as for the Virgae Marry we have not such authentic Authority or warrant to believe it) those two did God exempt from the Common Way of Flesh, to show in them his power over all Flesh, over nature and natural principles and inclinations,
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when we hear that he preserved some from death and made them as pledges to us of the certainty of that glory and immortality that is the promised portion of all that believe in him through his death.
when we hear that he preserved Some from death and made them as pledges to us of the certainty of that glory and immortality that is the promised portion of all that believe in him through his death.
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and then such a change might be allotted us) It's not the being great or gracious that exempts from that event, These all died, many have lived many years,
and then such a change might be allotted us) It's not the being great or gracious that exempts from that event, These all died, many have lived many Years,
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yet (as the longest day hath its night) so this hath been the constant Catastrophe and winding up of them all in their genealogies, They all died: Jared lived nine hundred and sixty two years, and then he died:
yet (as the longest day hath its night) so this hath been the constant Catastrophe and winding up of them all in their genealogies, They all died: Jared lived nine hundred and sixty two Years, and then he died:
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It's that that David propounds to all, Psa 49.1, 2. high and low, rich and poor, one and other, because its the lot of all, that death will overtake them all, none can shift from it, None can give a ransome to God for his brother, that he should live alwaies and never di•, the price is too great and it ceaseth for ever.
It's that that David propounds to all, Psa 49.1, 2. high and low, rich and poor, one and other, Because its the lot of all, that death will overtake them all, none can shift from it, None can give a ransom to God for his brother, that he should live always and never di•, the price is too great and it ceases for ever.
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We see wise men die as well as fools, righteous men as well as sinners, Magistrates as well as Subjects, rich as well as poor, one as well as another, there is no escape of any in this battel,
We see wise men die as well as Fools, righteous men as well as Sinners, Magistrates as well as Subject's, rich as well as poor, one as well as Another, there is no escape of any in this battle,
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Hear this all ye gallants of the world that are fine and fashionable, and delight to deck up your selves in costly apparell, Quid ita colitis escam vermibus? you must die and leave these bodies which you so dresse up,
Hear this all you gallants of the world that Are fine and fashionable, and delight to deck up your selves in costly apparel, Quid ita colitis escam vermibus? you must die and leave these bodies which you so dress up,
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and make your selves merry with meer vanities, ye must all die, and death will put an end to your mirth and jollity, to your pleasure and voluptuousnesse, chambering and wantonnesse,
and make your selves merry with mere vanities, you must all die, and death will put an end to your mirth and jollity, to your pleasure and voluptuousness, chambering and wantonness,
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and pine away with grief, ye must die too, and then your poverty and afflictions here shall have an end, ye shall then have no more need of what now ye murmure,
and pine away with grief, you must die too, and then your poverty and afflictions Here shall have an end, you shall then have no more need of what now you murmur,
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and then that that was sweld up into a great appearing magnitude, proves as nothing, makes no further shew or appearance that we should look after it;
and then that that was swelled up into a great appearing magnitude, Proves as nothing, makes no further show or appearance that we should look After it;
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and pride your selves of that ye have no hold on? or care so much for that that strangers or victors may devour up when you are gone? why labour ye for that that perisheth,
and pride your selves of that you have no hold on? or care so much for that that Strangers or victor's may devour up when you Are gone? why labour you for that that Perishes,
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As we brought nothing into this World With us, so we are sure We can carry nothing out With us, Sobriety in all things for we must die to them, Sobriety in fears of growing enemies, Be not thou afraid When one is made rich,
As we brought nothing into this World With us, so we Are sure We can carry nothing out With us, Sobriety in all things for we must die to them, Sobriety in fears of growing enemies, Be not thou afraid When one is made rich,
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who art thou that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the Son of man that shall be made as grasse? though here enemies be strong and potent,
who art thou that thou Shouldst be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the Son of man that shall be made as grass? though Here enemies be strong and potent,
and use their power wickedly to persecute the innocent and oppresse them, yet this their state is but for a moment, they also shall die and goe down to the dust,
and use their power wickedly to persecute the innocent and oppress them, yet this their state is but for a moment, they also shall die and go down to the dust,
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and the servant is free from his master, yea, the thought of death might further us in taking of our Saviours counsell, Joh. 6.29. Labour not for the meat that perisheth, but for that that will endure to life eternall.
and the servant is free from his master, yea, the Thought of death might further us in taking of our Saviors counsel, John 6.29. Labour not for the meat that Perishes, but for that that will endure to life Eternal.
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But wherefore died they? There might be many reasons given, but I will not insist upon them, they died that they might be removed from the evil of the world,
But Wherefore died they? There might be many Reasons given, but I will not insist upon them, they died that they might be removed from the evil of the world,
and not alwaies therewith burthened, Isa. 57 1. The righteous is taken away from the evil to come, and they died that they might rest from their labour, Rev. 14.13. that having done their work and served their generation (as is said of David, Act. 13.36.) they might go to bed and sleep, they shall enter into rest or peace:
and not always therewith burdened, Isaiah 57 1. The righteous is taken away from the evil to come, and they died that they might rest from their labour, Rev. 14.13. that having done their work and served their generation (as is said of David, Act. 13.36.) they might go to Bed and sleep, they shall enter into rest or peace:
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they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightnesse, Isa. 57.2. thence death is usually in Scripture called a sleep, such a one fell asleep, and such a one slept with his fathers:
they shall rest in their Beds, each one walking in his uprightness, Isaiah 57.2. thence death is usually in Scripture called a sleep, such a one fell asleep, and such a one slept with his Father's:
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though very usefull for us to consider, and at this time also very seasonable and sutable with our present occasion, that we also might be stirred up with earnestnesse to pray as that good man of God, Psa. 90.12. So teach us O Lord to number our daies, that we may apply our hearts unto wisedom: but the Apostle adds,
though very useful for us to Consider, and At this time also very seasonable and suitable with our present occasion, that we also might be stirred up with earnestness to pray as that good man of God, Psa. 90.12. So teach us O Lord to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom: but the Apostle adds,
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their act of dying too was done in faith, and according to their faith, they died in an exercise of faith, that it might be further manifest (according to the first proposition and prime intent of the Apostle here) that they did live by faith,
their act of dying too was done in faith, and according to their faith, they died in an exercise of faith, that it might be further manifest (according to the First proposition and prime intent of the Apostle Here) that they did live by faith,
and were not shaken from it, no not by death: they feared not in the valley of the shadow of death, Psa 23.3. nor fainted in the hour of death, Gen. 49.18.
and were not shaken from it, no not by death: they feared not in the valley of the shadow of death, Psa 23.3. nor fainted in the hour of death, Gen. 49.18.
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and cast themselves into his arms with confidence that he will keep and restore them, and notwithstanding death intervene their receit of his word and the performance of his promise,
and cast themselves into his arms with confidence that he will keep and restore them, and notwithstanding death intervene their receipt of his word and the performance of his promise,
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This is the carriage and priviledge of those that have the word of God abiding in and united by faith with them, These all died in faith, these die in the Lord, 1 Th. 4.16. Rev. 14.3.
This is the carriage and privilege of those that have the word of God abiding in and united by faith with them, These all died in faith, these die in the Lord, 1 Th. 4.16. Rev. 14.3.
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Through faith they close with and are enclosed in the power, strength and vertue of the Lord Jesus Christ, by which their souls are acted and carried with lively hope and expectation of good from God through him,
Through faith they close with and Are enclosed in the power, strength and virtue of the Lord jesus christ, by which their Souls Are acted and carried with lively hope and expectation of good from God through him,
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These hold fast their faith to the death and in death, that they mighthe examples and encouragem •s to us also to hold •sast• that we may have the like use and bene••• of it in our deaths ▪ But may some object.
These hold fast their faith to the death and in death, that they mighthe Examples and encouragem •s to us also to hold •sast• that we may have the like use and bene••• of it in our death's ▪ But may Some Object.
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and set it upon life, so that they saw, sou•d felt, experimented life in death, even when they d•ed according to the fl••h, yet the then lived in their spirits;
and Set it upon life, so that they saw, sou•d felt, experimented life in death, even when they d•ed according to the fl••h, yet the then lived in their spirits;
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their bodies did but sleep in death, while their sp•its lived above death, being made partakers of Jesus Christ (as he word of God to be made flesh, who is the resurrection and the life) and the very death of death, putting it to death, they passed through the shadow of it,
their bodies did but sleep in death, while their sp•its lived above death, being made partakers of jesus christ (as he word of God to be made Flesh, who is the resurrection and the life) and the very death of death, putting it to death, they passed through the shadow of it,
for ever, for indeed that is death and worthy the name of death, the second death, the other, the first death, the condemnation that came by the first man upon all men, that spent it sell upon Christ, being by the wise and mercifull God •a ▪ slated upon him, and he hath abolished it so in and by himself, that nothing but the carcasse and shadow of it abideth for us to see or grapple with,
for ever, for indeed that is death and worthy the name of death, the second death, the other, the First death, the condemnation that Come by the First man upon all men, that spent it fell upon christ, being by the wise and merciful God •a ▪ slated upon him, and he hath abolished it so in and by himself, that nothing but the carcase and shadow of it Abideth for us to see or grapple with,
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Its life, power, and proper vigour is by the death of Christ swallowed up, abolished and gone ▪ he then that never sees the second death, sees not death,
Its life, power, and proper vigour is by the death of christ swallowed up, abolished and gone ▪ he then that never sees the second death, sees not death,
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and he shall live out of the way and danger of this second death, he shall never be hurt of it either by the bearing it or fearing it, his faith shall keep him from the first,
and he shall live out of the Way and danger of this second death, he shall never be hurt of it either by the bearing it or fearing it, his faith shall keep him from the First,
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and being exercised carry him through and above the second, and he shall never be overcome or over-powred by it, thence blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection, that hath part in Christ the first begotten from the dead, the resurrection and the life, that in their spirits are raised with him,
and being exercised carry him through and above the second, and he shall never be overcome or overpowered by it, thence blessed and holy is he that hath part in the First resurrection, that hath part in christ the First begotten from the dead, the resurrection and the life, that in their spirits Are raised with him,
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and shall have their bodies raised with the just at his glorious appearing. Seeing then that we must all needs die, and that's our portion in the flesh,
and shall have their bodies raised with the just At his glorious appearing. Seeing then that we must all needs die, and that's our portion in the Flesh,
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and there is a way by which we may so die as not to see death, viz. to die in faith, what wisedom is it to take that course that we may so die, that we may see no death when we die, feel no sting in death, finde it but a shadow that hath no deadly substance in it,
and there is a Way by which we may so die as not to see death, viz. to die in faith, what Wisdom is it to take that course that we may so die, that we may see no death when we die, feel no sting in death, find it but a shadow that hath no deadly substance in it,
nay rather finde it lighted with the glory of eternall life, seen and tasted through it? that we may see life in death, a life beyond, above and without death.
nay rather find it lighted with the glory of Eternal life, seen and tasted through it? that we may see life in death, a life beyond, above and without death.
that will be a black griesly day to a soul that sees not life in it, what need then to cry to God here, so to teach us to number our daies, that we may apply our hearts to Wisedom? the wisedom of God in its sayings, reproofs, counsels, cals, that it powring out its spirit upon us,
that will be a black grisly day to a soul that sees not life in it, what need then to cry to God Here, so to teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to Wisdom? the Wisdom of God in its sayings, reproofs, Counsels, calls, that it Pouring out its Spirit upon us,
and be in such a state as in which to see no death, that we may so believe and live in and by faith in the power and exercise of it, that in all our dying conditions,
and be in such a state as in which to see no death, that we may so believe and live in and by faith in the power and exercise of it, that in all our dying conditions,
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Even some believers not living and dying in an exercise of faith, are many times filled with sorrow, fears, faintings, especially in their dying cases,
Even Some believers not living and dying in an exercise of faith, Are many times filled with sorrow, fears, faintings, especially in their dying cases,
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Let us therefore so follow on after wisedom, that her words may dwell richly in us, that her spirit may be a spirit of faith in us, that we may live in faith,
Let us Therefore so follow on After Wisdom, that her words may dwell richly in us, that her Spirit may be a Spirit of faith in us, that we may live in faith,
and not with trouble, as sense would carry us, and unbelief affright us, while we judge of God and Christ, life and death, sinne and righteousnesse according to faith,
and not with trouble, as sense would carry us, and unbelief affright us, while we judge of God and christ, life and death, sin and righteousness according to faith,
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It's NONLATINALPHABET (or as the paraphrase hath it NONLATINALPHABET) NONLATINALPHABET the argument and demonstration of things not seen, of invisible things that are not the objects of sense,
It's (or as the Paraphrase hath it) the argument and demonstration of things not seen, of invisible things that Are not the objects of sense,
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as can be made over by any scientificall demonstration, for so NONLATINALPHABET signifies, a demonstration to the minde, not a presentation to the bodily essence,
as can be made over by any scientifical demonstration, for so signifies, a demonstration to the mind, not a presentation to the bodily essence,
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which hope also springeth from it, and is upheld by it, as it there follows, it's NONLATINALPHABET too, the basis or subsistence of things hoped for, It so presents divine things to the minde, that it also draws in the soul to trust in God,
which hope also springs from it, and is upheld by it, as it there follows, it's too, the basis or subsistence of things hoped for, It so presents divine things to the mind, that it also draws in the soul to trust in God,
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And for the way to come by this faith, the Apostle tels us Fides ex auditu &c. Faith is by hearing, by that means God •fi•ct•th it, whence that in Isa. 55.3.
And for the Way to come by this faith, the Apostle tells us Fides ex auditu etc. Faith is by hearing, by that means God •fi•ct•th it, whence that in Isaiah 55.3.
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but that which i• by the word of God, the hearing of the Gospel or word of faith, that's both mother and nurse of it, from that it springs, and by that it's nourished:
but that which i• by the word of God, the hearing of the Gospel or word of faith, that's both mother and nurse of it, from that it springs, and by that it's nourished:
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as sometimes he did to the Israelites by the brazen Serpent, and to Naaman in the waters of Jordan to heal them, He that hears my Words and believes on him that sent me, &c. Joh. 5.24. Hearing the Word is the way to believe in God.
as sometime he did to the Israelites by the brazen Serpent, and to Naaman in the waters of Jordan to heal them, He that hears my Words and believes on him that sent me, etc. John 5.24. Hearing the Word is the Way to believe in God.
as the hatred and justice of God against sin, and yet his love, mercy and good will in Christ toward the sinfull soul• &c. ) p•swade the soul to embrace and close with Christ himself, of whom the truth witnesseth,
as the hatred and Justice of God against since, and yet his love, mercy and good will in christ towards the sinful soul• etc.) p•swade the soul to embrace and close with christ himself, of whom the truth Witnesseth,
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yet this is I say, the first act of this faith, or the first act tending to this faith, through which the following acts are also generated where this is rightly seated,
yet this is I say, the First act of this faith, or the First act tending to this faith, through which the following acts Are also generated where this is rightly seated,
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for while God speaketh, he presents in his speakings truth to the soul, and the soul hearing and receiving in the word spoken, findes therein and therewith a divine power illuminating and giving light to it,
for while God speaks, he presents in his speakings truth to the soul, and the soul hearing and receiving in the word spoken, finds therein and therewith a divine power illuminating and giving Light to it,
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and in the same moment give him a faculty and power of seeing: thus in Psa. 119.130. the entrance of thy word giveth light, and giveth understanding to the simple;
and in the same moment give him a faculty and power of seeing: thus in Psa. 119.130. the Entrance of thy word gives Light, and gives understanding to the simple;
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as his own vilenesse and filthinesse, and Gods goodnesse and compassions, and the great and glorious things in his way (his Son) to be met with and enjoied.
as his own vileness and filthiness, and God's Goodness and compassions, and the great and glorious things in his Way (his Son) to be met with and enjoyed.
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and see not many things which in wist viewing or diligent attention they might come to see, things afar off, the things promised, which were not of a long time to be performed, whence neither had they so full and clear a sight of them as those that see them in nearer times,
and see not many things which in wist viewing or diligent attention they might come to see, things afar off, the things promised, which were not of a long time to be performed, whence neither had they so full and clear a sighed of them as those that see them in nearer times,
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Now they are brought near to us, these being the last times, yea, some of these promises that they saw through the word at a distance are already in part performed,
Now they Are brought near to us, these being the last times, yea, Some of these promises that they saw through the word At a distance Are already in part performed,
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and are become Gospel declarations to us, as the coming and resurrection of Christ, of the former whereof Mary could in her time say (much more may we now) He hath holpen his servant Israel in remembrance of his mercy as he spake to our forefathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever, Luk. 1.25.
and Are become Gospel declarations to us, as the coming and resurrection of christ, of the former whereof Marry could in her time say (much more may we now) He hath helped his servant Israel in remembrance of his mercy as he spoke to our Forefathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever, Luk. 1.25.
how that the promise that was made unto the fathers God hath fullfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus from the dead.
how that the promise that was made unto the Father's God hath Fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up jesus from the dead.
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We believing see them by faith as things already done, and they are the grounds of our believing in him for those further things contained in those promises, which are yet unfullfilled,
We believing see them by faith as things already done, and they Are the grounds of our believing in him for those further things contained in those promises, which Are yet unfullfilled,
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these worthies in their faith saw and were perswaded they were not NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET Children of unperswasibleness, disobedient to the heavenly vision,
these worthies in their faith saw and were persuaded they were not or Children of unperswasibleness, disobedient to the heavenly vision,
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and to come to its sayings, they have many questions nauseously lie upon their stomacks through the exercise of their fleshly wisedom, of which they are sick,
and to come to its sayings, they have many questions nauseously lie upon their stomachs through the exercise of their fleshly Wisdom, of which they Are sick,
and be born a second time? or like old Zachary, how can persons so stricken in years have the pr•mise of a childe made good unto them? or those in the wildernesse, Can God prepare a table? &c. But so it is not with faith, it saies not, Who shall ascend up into heaven to fetch down Christ? or Who shall descend into the deep to bring him up? it raises not up questions, it stumbles not through its reasonings,
and be born a second time? or like old Zachary, how can Persons so stricken in Years have the pr•mise of a child made good unto them? or those in the Wilderness, Can God prepare a table? etc. But so it is not with faith, it Says not, Who shall ascend up into heaven to fetch down christ? or Who shall descend into the deep to bring him up? it raises not up questions, it stumbles not through its reasonings,
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though he see and be perswaded it's true, yet his heart loves it not, but boggles against it, he cannot like to entertain it, the young man that came to Christ Mat. 19.22, could not nor did object against Christs doctrine,
though he see and be persuaded it's true, yet his heart loves it not, but boggles against it, he cannot like to entertain it, the young man that Come to christ Mathew 19.22, could not nor did Object against Christ Doctrine,
nay, it seems he was in some measure perswaded it was true, why else should it have troubled him, and made him sad? had he given no credit to it, it would never have come so near his heart, he would lightlier have got rid of it,
nay, it seems he was in Some measure persuaded it was true, why Else should it have troubled him, and made him sad? had he given no credit to it, it would never have come so near his heart, he would lightlier have god rid of it,
But this divine faith here spoken of carries the heart above those stumbles, and makes it with chearfullnesse and joy to welcome the glorious grace and promised portion that truth presents it upon its own terms:
But this divine faith Here spoken of carries the heart above those stumbles, and makes it with chearfullnesse and joy to welcome the glorious grace and promised portion that truth presents it upon its own terms:
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Here's an inward hope and expectation of the thing promised, and in that a seeking after it, a countrey, another and a better state, a new heaven and a new earth, that's the ultimate thing promised, the state of restauration of all things, and therein the full enjoyment of God:
Here's an inward hope and expectation of the thing promised, and in that a seeking After it, a country, Another and a better state, a new heaven and a new earth, that's the ultimate thing promised, the state of restauration of all things, and therein the full enjoyment of God:
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now through faith (that is through the word of promise, seen, perswaded of and embraced) they are begot to a living hope, and that puts the soul upon pressing after the glory promised,
now through faith (that is through the word of promise, seen, persuaded of and embraced) they Are begotten to a living hope, and that puts the soul upon pressing After the glory promised,
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but only have the faith of them, that earth and world and all things here are not to be compared with them, they reckon themselves not at home till they enjoy them, their mindes are after them,
but only have the faith of them, that earth and world and all things Here Are not to be compared with them, they reckon themselves not At home till they enjoy them, their minds Are After them,
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and that heart-belief and inward affection, produces mouth and practice-confession to salvation, they confessed themselves strangers and pilgrims in this earth, they finde not herein a resting place, they have a better home,
and that heart-belief and inward affection, produces Mouth and practice-confession to salvation, they confessed themselves Strangers and pilgrim's in this earth, they find not herein a resting place, they have a better home,
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as Cicero the heathen Philosopher speaks somewhat to that purpose, I go (saith he) out of this life, Ex hâc vitâ ita discedo tanquam ex hospitio, non tanquam ex domo, commorandi enim diversorium natur• nohis, non habi. tandi dedit.
as Cicero the heathen Philosopher speaks somewhat to that purpose, I go (Says he) out of this life, Ex hâc vitâ ita discedo tanquam ex hospitio, non tanquam ex domo, Staying enim diversorium natur• nohis, non habi. tandi dedit.
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the belief of Gods word, and the complacency they had therein in the expectation of the things set before them, made them so to reckon themselves as strangers and pilgrims in the earth,
the belief of God's word, and the complacency they had therein in the expectation of the things Set before them, made them so to reckon themselves as Strangers and pilgrim's in the earth,
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and therefore not to love or covet after the enjoiments of the earth, not to minde to return back into their own countrey, whence by faith they had departed to follow after God:
and Therefore not to love or covet After the enjoyments of the earth, not to mind to return back into their own country, whence by faith they had departed to follow After God:
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1. That that divine faith that will indeed do us good in death stands in the word of God, the word of the promise or Gospel, closes with and springs from that, sees, is perswaded of and embraces the testimony of God held forth in that.
1. That that divine faith that will indeed do us good in death Stands in the word of God, the word of the promise or Gospel, closes with and springs from that, sees, is persuaded of and embraces the testimony of God held forth in that.
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2. That that divine faith is exceeding operative and working inwardly and outwardly, embracing the heavenly things propounded, it leads to look for, expect and seek them,
2. That that divine faith is exceeding operative and working inwardly and outwardly, embracing the heavenly things propounded, it leads to look for, expect and seek them,
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Tit. 2 11, 12. It leads to deny ungodlinesse and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world, looking for the blessed hope, the promised inheritance at the appearance of Christ Jesus.
Tit. 2 11, 12. It leads to deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, and to live soberly, righteously and godly in this present world, looking for the blessed hope, the promised inheritance At the appearance of christ jesus.
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Would we have faith, or would we that have any measure of it grow, therein? let us take heed to the word, the word of faith, the doctrine of the Gospel,
Would we have faith, or would we that have any measure of it grow, therein? let us take heed to the word, the word of faith, the Doctrine of the Gospel,
for to such faith is the promise made, Joh. 9.38. He that believeth on me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall slow rivers of living water, and for such believers Christ hath praied, Joh. 17.20. for them that shall believe through their word, the word given by Christ to his Apostles whom he sent out into the world:
for to such faith is the promise made, John 9.38. He that Believeth on me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall slow Rivers of living water, and for such believers christ hath prayed, John 17.20. for them that shall believe through their word, the word given by christ to his Apostles whom he sent out into the world:
preach the word of promise, for of that it is that the heirs are born that shall enjoy the inheritance, the word of the death and of the resurrection of Jesus Christ for men, which is part of the promise made to Abraham, as was shewed before, that's the foundation doctrine:
preach the word of promise, for of that it is that the Heirs Are born that shall enjoy the inheritance, the word of the death and of the resurrection of jesus christ for men, which is part of the promise made to Abraham, as was showed before, that's the Foundation Doctrine:
but according to what dost thou believe? it's with many a man because of and according to their works, diligence, endeavours, sense, feelings, not according as it is said in the word to us (as it's said of Abraham, he believed according to what was spoken to him,
but according to what dost thou believe? it's with many a man Because of and according to their works, diligence, endeavours, sense, feelings, not according as it is said in the word to us (as it's said of Abraham, he believed according to what was spoken to him,
and causes it not to seek the countrey promised, so neither is that right faith that springs from mans own strifts and endeavours after the love of God,
and Causes it not to seek the country promised, so neither is that right faith that springs from men own strifts and endeavours After the love of God,
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and humbled, and mourned, and reformed, and was thus and thus changed, therefore I perceived that I was one of the elect of God, and Christ died for me.
and humbled, and mourned, and reformed, and was thus and thus changed, Therefore I perceived that I was one of the elect of God, and christ died for me.
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and canst thou have faith in his bloud before thou knowest whether he shed any for thee, that thereby thou mightest know he shed it for thee? faith in the bloud of Christ is this, through the knowledge and belief of his bloud shed, to be imboldned to approach to and rely on God,
and Canst thou have faith in his blood before thou Knowest whither he shed any for thee, that thereby thou Mightest know he shed it for thee? faith in the blood of christ is this, through the knowledge and belief of his blood shed, to be emboldened to approach to and rely on God,
then is not this faith right, because not springing from the word, yea, thou inverttest the order of the Apostle, he tels us they were saved from their filthinesse and disobedience,
then is not this faith right, Because not springing from the word, yea, thou inverttest the order of the Apostle, he tells us they were saved from their filthiness and disobedience,
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and thereupon buildest an opinion that God loved thee, and Christ came and died for thee, this faith springs from thy works and not from the word, the testimony of God is not believed by thee.
and thereupon buildest an opinion that God loved thee, and christ Come and died for thee, this faith springs from thy works and not from the word, the testimony of God is not believed by thee.
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and mend thy actions, and do better then formerly? Now thou speakest in the dialect of that Pharisee, Luk 18.10, 11. He had such a like considerce that he was a righteous, justified person,
and mend thy actions, and do better then formerly? Now thou Speakest in the dialect of that Pharisee, Luk 18.10, 11. He had such a like considerce that he was a righteous, justified person,
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and yet what he speaks of as in him he attributes to Gods grace as if he had wrought it in him, God I thank thee that I am not thus and thus, he doth not ascribe it to himself but to God,
and yet what he speaks of as in him he attributes to God's grace as if he had wrought it in him, God I thank thee that I am not thus and thus, he does not ascribe it to himself but to God,
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and it's not likely but he thought God had perswaded him so and so to walk by what he had heard of his will in the Scriptures, in the law of God, he thought of a secret working of power in the word,
and it's not likely but he Thought God had persuaded him so and so to walk by what he had herd of his will in the Scriptures, in the law of God, he Thought of a secret working of power in the word,
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as it was preached to Abraham in the Gospel and promise, he was ignorant of Gods righteousnesse, he was born of the bond-Woman, his changes and righteousnesse sprang not from love and grace fore-apprehended,
as it was preached to Abraham in the Gospel and promise, he was ignorant of God's righteousness, he was born of the bond-Woman, his changes and righteousness sprang not from love and grace fore-apprehended,
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but from the Law enjoyning and adding promises to mans observation, and therefore this plea would no serve him, his confidence was not currant, nor did God accept him.
but from the Law enjoining and adding promises to men observation, and Therefore this plea would not serve him, his confidence was not currant, nor did God accept him.
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but herein the Gospel differs from it, that it laies down a foundation of love demonstrated from God to a sinner, in the first place to move him, impower and enable him to the thing required of him:
but herein the Gospel differs from it, that it lays down a Foundation of love demonstrated from God to a sinner, in the First place to move him, empower and enable him to the thing required of him:
so doth not the law, but only holds forth a conditionall promise upon obedience, and while a man sees or closes with no more of the Gospel, the Gospel is but a legall doctrine to him, it's not the Gospel, he sees not the love declared, the glad tidings of Gods good will to him a sinner and ungodly in the gift of Jesus:
so does not the law, but only holds forth a conditional promise upon Obedience, and while a man sees or closes with no more of the Gospel, the Gospel is but a Legal Doctrine to him, it's not the Gospel, he sees not the love declared, the glad tidings of God's good will to him a sinner and ungodly in the gift of jesus:
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and fruits, and from thy self-endeavours, changes and self differings, which thou thinkest are notable fruits of faith, thou concludest and trustest in thy self, that thou art righteous, a believer, a justifyed one,
and fruits, and from thy self-endeavours, changes and self differings, which thou Thinkest Are notable fruits of faith, thou concludest and trustest in thy self, that thou art righteous, a believer, a justified one,
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I know they say they beleeve all the Scriptures, from the beginning of Genesis to the latter end of the Revelations, but come to the point, let us examine thee in the testimony of God, whereof the Apostle Paul was made a Preacher, a Crier,
I know they say they believe all the Scriptures, from the beginning of Genesis to the latter end of the Revelations, but come to the point, let us examine thee in the testimony of God, whereof the Apostle Paul was made a Preacher, a Crier,
yet, this being not the effect of the word of the Gospel in them, but a conclusion drawn by themselves from their own changes or self-flattery, it hath not the nature of divine faith in it, but of opinion:
yet, this being not the Effect of the word of the Gospel in them, but a conclusion drawn by themselves from their own changes or Self-flattery, it hath not the nature of divine faith in it, but of opinion:
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and so not the lively evidences of faith, but things endeavoured after by the power of law and conscience in them, to annex and pinne them to their faith,
and so not the lively evidences of faith, but things endeavoured After by the power of law and conscience in them, to annex and pin them to their faith,
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Too many Preachers there are that are in the fault, for building up men in this manner, not preaching the word of Gods grace to them, according to the tenour of the Apostolicall commission, some of whom while they plead for unity, in the mean time depart from the unity of the faith,
Too many Preachers there Are that Are in the fault, for building up men in this manner, not preaching the word of God's grace to them, according to the tenor of the Apostolical commission, Some of whom while they plead for unity, in the mean time depart from the unity of the faith,
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and will not strive together with us, for that tenour of it once delivered to the Saints, but have made a division besides and contrary to that wholsome doctrine,
and will not strive together with us, for that tenor of it once Delivered to the Saints, but have made a division beside and contrary to that wholesome Doctrine,
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as if our reproving their strayings from that, or holding forth the word as we finde and beleeve it faithfully to the people, make or occasion division, we cannot help that, we must not lay down the truth of God to gain peace with men.
as if our reproving their strayings from that, or holding forth the word as we find and believe it faithfully to the people, make or occasion division, we cannot help that, we must not lay down the truth of God to gain peace with men.
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and uncalled, of a secret election that is only in Christ, and no where else to be met with nor enjoied, suppressing the doctrine of the death of Christ for them, that should draw them unto Christ,
and uncalled, of a secret election that is only in christ, and no where Else to be met with nor enjoyed, suppressing the Doctrine of the death of christ for them, that should draw them unto christ,
or to put them upon a form of repentance, that hath no power in it, that they might presume themselves elect (for better it cannot be) while the doctrine of Gods grace and goodnesse is not held forth and magnified toward them, which leadeth to a true and living repentance and faith of Gods elect.
or to put them upon a from of Repentance, that hath no power in it, that they might presume themselves elect (for better it cannot be) while the Doctrine of God's grace and Goodness is not held forth and magnified towards them, which leads to a true and living Repentance and faith of God's elect.
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2. Again, how many talk of faith, and yet shew no fruits of faith? Qui Curios simulant & Bacchanalia vivuxt, call themselves Christians but neither have the anointing,
2. Again, how many talk of faith, and yet show no fruits of faith? Qui Curios simulant & Bacchanalia vivuxt, call themselves Christians but neither have the anointing,
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and look not into it to behold the glorious grace discovered in the Gospel, nor embrace the reproofs of self and flesh, fleshly wisedom, strength, righteousnesse and affections that come along to them in and with the Gospel, that talk of grace,
and look not into it to behold the glorious grace discovered in the Gospel, nor embrace the reproofs of self and Flesh, fleshly Wisdom, strength, righteousness and affections that come along to them in and with the Gospel, that talk of grace,
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It's true, Saints have had their failings, but they have been but failings, and they have been saved out of them, they have not lain and wallowed in their sin,
It's true, Saints have had their failings, but they have been but failings, and they have been saved out of them, they have not lain and wallowed in their since,
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when nothing of his divine power and spirit dwels within thee, turn not the grace of God into lasciviousnesse, backslide not from the escapes you have had from pollutions through the knowledge of Christ to be intangled again with your corruptions,
when nothing of his divine power and Spirit dwells within thee, turn not the grace of God into lasciviousness, backslide not from the escapes you have had from pollutions through the knowledge of christ to be entangled again with your corruptions,
and enjoying thy vain pleasures, &c. sure these are not the works of faith, thou walkest not as the good old Patriarchs who counted themselves strangers and pilgrims in the earth,
and enjoying thy vain pleasures, etc. sure these Are not the works of faith, thou walkest not as the good old Patriarchs who counted themselves Strangers and pilgrim's in the earth,
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nor faith (or rather a saying a man hath faith) without works (inward operations and outward testimonies through the power of the word feeding it) will suffice to make a man just,
nor faith (or rather a saying a man hath faith) without works (inward operations and outward testimonies through the power of the word feeding it) will suffice to make a man just,
how may we understand that, and what shall we note from it? The promises metonymically for the things promised, which are either for this life or the life that is to come;
how may we understand that, and what shall we note from it? The promises metonymically for the things promised, which Are either for this life or the life that is to come;
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for this life, such as these to be a shield to them, to protect them, provide for them, give them children, &c. for the life to come, such as the countrey or city that hath foundations, the full enjoyment of himself and his glory:
for this life, such as these to be a shield to them, to Pact them, provide for them, give them children, etc. for the life to come, such as the country or City that hath foundations, the full enjoyment of himself and his glory:
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and by these distinctions and considerations we may resolve a doubt, for whereas it's said here, these all died in faith, not having received the promises, it's said,
and by these Distinctions and considerations we may resolve a doubt, for whereas it's said Here, these all died in faith, not having received the promises, it's said,
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as we reade it in ver. 17. that Abraham had received the promise, He that had received the promises offered up his only begotten Son, and so chap. 6.15. after he had patiently endured he obtained the promise.
as we read it in ver. 17. that Abraham had received the promise, He that had received the promises offered up his only begotten Son, and so chap. 6.15. After he had patiently endured he obtained the promise.
2. He did before he died obtain and receive the promise in some things but not in all, the promises for this life of having God a shield to him to protect him and be his God,
2. He did before he died obtain and receive the promise in Some things but not in all, the promises for this life of having God a shield to him to Pact him and be his God,
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nor the Messias coming and blessing all nations, nor (which is the main, the full thing aimed at) the heavenly countrey or kingdome, the enjoyment of God and Christ in glory with his seed,
nor the Messias coming and blessing all Nations, nor (which is the main, the full thing aimed At) the heavenly country or Kingdom, the enjoyment of God and christ in glory with his seed,
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but not in the full enjoyment, They all died in faith not having received the promises, the greatest part, the glory and the inheritance promised they received not,
but not in the full enjoyment, They all died in faith not having received the promises, the greatest part, the glory and the inheritance promised they received not,
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or having received a good report or testimony by saith, received not the promises, God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
or having received a good report or testimony by Says, received not the promises, God having provided Some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
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death it self, wherein according to sense, there was an end put to them, and all further hope and expectation, could not make their faith to fail them, for they beleeve in God that raised the dead,
death it self, wherein according to sense, there was an end put to them, and all further hope and expectation, could not make their faith to fail them, for they believe in God that raised the dead,
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Surely if they believed not in vain, as without doubt they did not, then it undeniably follows that they shall have (and so that there is) a day of Resurrection,
Surely if they believed not in vain, as without doubt they did not, then it undeniably follows that they shall have (and so that there is) a day of Resurrection,
Verily if this doctrine were not true, our faith were vain, and the Gospel preaching with its promises vain, we could have no ground for faith in death,
Verily if this Doctrine were not true, our faith were vain, and the Gospel preaching with its promises vain, we could have no ground for faith in death,
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verily there shall be a reward for the righteous, for all their faith and patience: verily there shall then be a resurrection of them that they may be rewarded:
verily there shall be a reward for the righteous, for all their faith and patience: verily there shall then be a resurrection of them that they may be rewarded:
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because here they have a time of deeper sufferings and sorrowings then others, and thou tellest them that they must never rise more to receive a reward for them, here they die,
Because Here they have a time of Deeper sufferings and sorrowings then Others, and thou Tellest them that they must never rise more to receive a reward for them, Here they die,
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for thus Abraham was raised in his spirit to look after the heavenly countrey, even before he died (as they that are raised with Christ in their spirits are exhorted to seek the things above, Col. 3.1, 2.) but yet even after that he died in saith, and had not received the promises, he neither was raised above faith to live without any further exercise of faith (as some vainly prate) nor had he or any of them received all the reward of faith,
for thus Abraham was raised in his Spirit to look After the heavenly country, even before he died (as they that Are raised with christ in their spirits Are exhorted to seek the things above, Col. 3.1, 2.) but yet even After that he died in Says, and had not received the promises, he neither was raised above faith to live without any further exercise of faith (as Some vainly prate) nor had he or any of them received all the reward of faith,
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or a compleating of that resurrection in the redemption of their bodies, that they may receive those promises, according to that Rom. 8.23. We that have received the first-fruits of the spirit, yet wait for the adoption, the redemption of our bodies:
or a completing of that resurrection in the redemption of their bodies, that they may receive those promises, according to that Rom. 8.23. We that have received the Firstfruits of the Spirit, yet wait for the adoption, the redemption of our bodies:
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God formed man of the dust of the earth, and breathed into him the breath of life, he was called man before the breath of life was breathed into him, Gen. 2.7.) therefore the resurrection is of that also, that must be raised and united to the soul, that so the man may inherite the promise made to him:
God formed man of the dust of the earth, and breathed into him the breath of life, he was called man before the breath of life was breathed into him, Gen. 2.7.) Therefore the resurrection is of that also, that must be raised and united to the soul, that so the man may inherit the promise made to him:
yea, what is resurrection, but a raising to life that that died? but the spirits of just men die not with their bodies, they were raised up and enlivened before,
yea, what is resurrection, but a raising to life that that died? but the spirits of just men die not with their bodies, they were raised up and enlivened before,
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and make it like his own glorious body, Phil. 3.21. yea, not the righteous only but the wicked too must rise, Act, 24.15. There shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and of the unjust.
and make it like his own glorious body, Philip 3.21. yea, not the righteous only but the wicked too must rise, Act, 24.15. There shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and of the unjust.
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Heark you Allegoriarum nimium amantes, nimium amentes, you that dote on All gories, where will you finde ground of Allegory for this? will ye say the unjust and wicked too have Christ,
Hark you Allegoriarum Nimium amantes, Nimium Amentes, you that dote on All gories, where will you find ground of Allegory for this? will you say the unjust and wicked too have christ,
ver. 16. our Saviour hath to our hands confuted that opinion of the Sadduces, and proved that there shall be a resurrection even of them that are dead in the body:
ver. 16. our Saviour hath to our hands confuted that opinion of the Sadducees, and proved that there shall be a resurrection even of them that Are dead in the body:
and given unto the Saints, in which dwels righteousnesse, that is, then shall they have and enjoy remainingly the righteousnesse of God in the full accomplishment of all his former promises, in the faith of which they died, but had not received.
and given unto the Saints, in which dwells righteousness, that is, then shall they have and enjoy remainingly the righteousness of God in the full accomplishment of all his former promises, in the faith of which they died, but had not received.
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Dear friends, hold fast this doctrine of the resurrection, for as Tertullian well begins his book upon this subject, Fiducia Christianorum, resurrectio mortuorum, the resurrection of the dead is the hope and expectation of Christians, there is no doctrine more properly Christian then it, none more comfortable, none now in greater danger to be let slip, these being those shaking times of the most fundamentall doctrines of Christian truth, which the Apostle Peter long since warned us of, 2 Pet. 3.2, 3, 13. There shall (saies he) come mockers, Walking after their own ungodly lusts, that shall mock at the performance of Gods promises, in the coming of Christ,
Dear Friends, hold fast this Doctrine of the resurrection, for as Tertullian well begins his book upon this Subject, Fiducia Christians, Resurrection Mortuorum, the resurrection of the dead is the hope and expectation of Christians, there is no Doctrine more properly Christian then it, none more comfortable, none now in greater danger to be let slip, these being those shaking times of the most fundamental doctrines of Christian truth, which the Apostle Peter long since warned us of, 2 Pet. 3.2, 3, 13. There shall (Says he) come mockers, Walking After their own ungodly Lustiest, that shall mock At the performance of God's promises, in the coming of christ,
but let not this doctrine be shaken from you, for what then will follow but a rotall falling off from the faith, a denying of the resurrection of Christ, and of the kingdom of Christ? yea,
but let not this Doctrine be shaken from you, for what then will follow but a rotall falling off from the faith, a denying of the resurrection of christ, and of the Kingdom of christ? yea,
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and that's indeed the issue of that wickednesse, they that say, Where is the promise of his coming? Will not fear to walk after their own ungodly lusts:
and that's indeed the issue of that wickedness, they that say, Where is the promise of his coming? Will not Fear to walk After their own ungodly Lustiest:
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It's true, one principle upon which they lean in denying it, and way to insinuate the slieghting of it unto others (as Tertullian hath long since observed,
It's true, one principle upon which they lean in denying it, and Way to insinuate the slieghting of it unto Others (as Tertullian hath long since observed,
but as he also well observes, Sunt tamen •arnis amicessimi, nemo enim tam carnaliter vivit, quam qui resurrectionem mortuorum negat, though they seem to slieght the flesh, none love better to please the flesh, none live more after the flesh:
but as he also well observes, Sunt tamen •arnis amicessimi, nemo enim tam carnaliter vivit, quam qui resurrectionem Mortuorum negate, though they seem to slieght the Flesh, none love better to please the Flesh, none live more After the Flesh:
and eat, and drink the best, to play and game (and perhaps do worse things) these they will not deny the flesh, they will please it what they can here,
and eat, and drink the best, to play and game (and perhaps do Worse things) these they will not deny the Flesh, they will please it what they can Here,
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as Tertullian observed of them in his times, they would say to the simple-hearted, Vae qui in hâe carne non resurrexerint, Wo to them that rise not in this flesh, which the simple hearted hearing oftentimes were led to judge they meant honestly and according to the Scripture only,
as Tertullian observed of them in his times, they would say to the simplehearted, Vae qui in hâe Carnem non resurrexerint, Woe to them that rise not in this Flesh, which the simple hearted hearing oftentimes were led to judge they meant honestly and according to the Scripture only,
and so by one part of truth seemingly confessed the rising of our spirits here by faith with Christ, they would by little and little undermine the faith of the simple-hearted,
and so by one part of truth seemingly confessed the rising of our spirits Here by faith with christ, they would by little and little undermine the faith of the simplehearted,
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and doctrinate them not to matter, and then to deny the resurrection of the body, running themselves and them that listened to them into the errour of Hymenaeus and Philetus, 2 Tim. 2.17.
and doctrinate them not to matter, and then to deny the resurrection of the body, running themselves and them that listened to them into the error of Hymenaeus and Philetus, 2 Tim. 2.17.
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and that all things are possible to him beyond our thought, to whom I might say with the Apostle Act. 26 8. Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? But I say again, minde we the word of God,
and that all things Are possible to him beyond our Thought, to whom I might say with the Apostle Act. 26 8. Why should it be Thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? But I say again, mind we the word of God,
and so minde and keep it that we may be kept by it in the faith from this dangerous errour of the wicked, dream not with them of all our resurrection here:
and so mind and keep it that we may be kept by it in the faith from this dangerous error of the wicked, dream not with them of all our resurrection Here:
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no coming of Christ but what they meet with here, no performance of promises but what they have here, all enjoyments and fullnesse and perfection here:
no coming of christ but what they meet with Here, no performance of promises but what they have Here, all enjoyments and fullness and perfection Here:
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sure if that was true Paul was very low and ignorant to them, when he saies he had finished his course, 2 Tim. 4 8. and kept the faith, and yet adds, henceforth is laid up for me the crown of righteousnesse, which God the righteous Judge shall give me at that day:
sure if that was true Paul was very low and ignorant to them, when he Says he had finished his course, 2 Tim. 4 8. and kept the faith, and yet adds, henceforth is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which God the righteous Judge shall give me At that day:
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it was but laid up for him, and laid up to be given him, not in this but in that day, in another day, the day of Christs appearance, sure then the Apostle was out here too,
it was but laid up for him, and laid up to be given him, not in this but in that day, in Another day, the day of Christ appearance, sure then the Apostle was out Here too,
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Nay, the Apostle ' Paul instructs us, that we shall not one prevent another in the receit of them, 1 Thes. 4.15. They that live at the coming of Christ shall not prevent them that are asleep:
Nay, the Apostle ' Paul instructs us, that we shall not one prevent Another in the receipt of them, 1 Thebes 4.15. They that live At the coming of christ shall not prevent them that Are asleep:
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so shall we also, and together with Abraham and the Patriarchs and Prophets, and all the Saints shall be caught up at his appearance to meet him, as the Apostle exhorts us, comfort we one another for our deceased brethren with these sayings.
so shall we also, and together with Abraham and the Patriarchs and prophets, and all the Saints shall be caught up At his appearance to meet him, as the Apostle exhorts us, Comfort we one Another for our deceased brothers with these sayings.
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And indeed what comfort could we have for one another in respect of them, if we believed that all their portion they are to have, they have had it already,
And indeed what Comfort could we have for one Another in respect of them, if we believed that all their portion they Are to have, they have had it already,
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and had insight in it, and oftentimes rejoiced much in it, was perswaded of it, embraced it, loved it, counted himself a stranger and pilgrim in the earth, walkt with that contempt and carelessenesse of it (how it thought of him and esteemed him) as if he judged it not his habitation,
and had insight in it, and oftentimes rejoiced much in it, was persuaded of it, embraced it, loved it, counted himself a stranger and pilgrim in the earth, walked with that contempt and carelessness of it (how it Thought of him and esteemed him) as if he judged it not his habitation,
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but had his eye (as indeed he had) upon a better countrey, an enduring city that hath foundations, he lived in this world as if he had his heart in another world, not regarding,
but had his eye (as indeed he had) upon a better country, an enduring City that hath foundations, he lived in this world as if he had his heart in Another world, not regarding,
for justice, uprightnesse and honesty, it was his aim and endeavour, and therein hath not left many to exceed (I doubt I may say to equallize) him, we may say of him, the righteous man is taken away,
for Justice, uprightness and honesty, it was his aim and endeavour, and therein hath not left many to exceed (I doubt I may say to equalise) him, we may say of him, the righteous man is taken away,
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as he affected not honour with men, so did he not long enjoy it, God not judging us worthy the improvement of his abilities for the good of the Town, perhaps because no better respected (when more able) by them:
as he affected not honour with men, so did he not long enjoy it, God not judging us worthy the improvement of his abilities for the good of the Town, perhaps Because no better respected (when more able) by them:
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in a word he was upright in his life, faithful to the truth to his death, patient under affliction (though long in great pain) and very desirous of his dissolution, that he might be with Christ.
in a word he was upright in his life, faithful to the truth to his death, patient under affliction (though long in great pain) and very desirous of his dissolution, that he might be with christ.
Let it be ourcare to imitate him in these good steps, that with him and all those who through faith and patience have looked after the promises of God, we may in due time be raised up, and brought to inherit them.
Let it be ourcare to imitate him in these good steps, that with him and all those who through faith and patience have looked After the promises of God, we may in due time be raised up, and brought to inherit them.
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