The first fruits of reason, or, A discourse shewing the necessity of applying our selves betimes to the serious practice of religion by Anthony Horneck ...
and if it be true what the Jewish Rabbins say, that his inquisitive humour made him even venture upon the mystery of the black art, it's like, that, together with his fondness of Heathenish Women, enticed him to Idolatry.
and if it be true what the Jewish Rabbis say, that his inquisitive humour made him even venture upon the mystery of the black art, it's like, that, together with his fondness of Heathenish Women, enticed him to Idolatry.
and it is impossible to be truly sensible of monstrous, and unparalell'd Ingratitude, and not to express that sence by very visible and eminent Humiliations. One great Character of true Repentance, is a hearty endeavour after the Conversion of others,
and it is impossible to be truly sensible of monstrous, and unparalleled Ingratitude, and not to express that sense by very visible and eminent Humiliations. One great Character of true Repentance, is a hearty endeavour After the Conversion of Others,
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in that before us, his kindly Calls and Admonitions to young men, speak a NONLATINALPHABET Koheleth, or a Soul earnestly desirous to gather all men into the Sheepfold of Grace and Mercy.
in that before us, his kindly Calls and Admonitions to young men, speak a Koheleth, or a Soul earnestly desirous to gather all men into the Sheepfold of Grace and Mercy.
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By way of Explication, I shall only tell you First, That what we render here in the days of thy youth, is in the Original in the days of thy Choice. So youth is called.
By Way of Explication, I shall only tell you First, That what we render Here in the days of thy youth, is in the Original in the days of thy Choice. So youth is called.
Secondly, As our youth is the Age wherein a Choice must needs be made, so the Wiseman here bids us chuse, remembring our Creator. Which the Chaldee Paraphrast expounds, Remember thy Creator so as to glorifie him in the days of thy youth, which Paraphrase is so sound, that we need not search out for another interpretation;
Secondly, As our youth is the Age wherein a Choice must needs be made, so the Wiseman Here bids us choose, remembering our Creator. Which the Chaldee Paraphrast expounds, remember thy Creator so as to Glorify him in the days of thy youth, which paraphrase is so found, that we need not search out for Another Interpretation;
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for as the serious practice of Religion is meant by that Remembrance, so that practice, is in a manner nothing else but glorifying God in our Souls and Bodies, called so by the Apostle 1 Cor. 6.20.
for as the serious practice of Religion is meant by that Remembrance, so that practice, is in a manner nothing Else but glorifying God in our Souls and Bodies, called so by the Apostle 1 Cor. 6.20.
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Nor need we wonder how God can be glorified by Fruits of righteousness that we bring forth ▪ For as these point at the Sun which warms them into being,
Nor need we wonder how God can be glorified by Fruits of righteousness that we bring forth ▪ For as these point At the Sun which warms them into being,
Others also, that see them, and receive comfort or benefit by them, cannot but adore and admire the Divine Goodness, which is pleased to display its glory in such communications of his Holiness;
Others also, that see them, and receive Comfort or benefit by them, cannot but adore and admire the Divine goodness, which is pleased to display its glory in such communications of his Holiness;
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Those ministring Spirits are entirely intent upon Gods Glory, and the greater the number is of those that contribute to Gods Glory, the greater is their joy,
Those ministering Spirits Are entirely intent upon God's Glory, and the greater the number is of those that contribute to God's Glory, the greater is their joy,
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This being premised, it will be easie to guess at the subjects of the ensuing Discourse, which if we follow the Text close, can be no other than these.
This being premised, it will be easy to guess At the subject's of the ensuing Discourse, which if we follow the Text close, can be no other than these.
and when they said, that Jovis omnia plena, that all places were full of the Supreme Deity, no doubt they meant, that God was present in Heaven by his Glory, on Earth by his Providence,
and when they said, that Jovis omnia plena, that all places were full of the Supreme Deity, no doubt they meant, that God was present in Heaven by his Glory, on Earth by his Providence,
that above us he stands as Judge, under us as our Supporter, and on both sides of us as an Assessor and Speculator of our actions whether they be good or evil.
that above us he Stands as Judge, under us as our Supporter, and on both sides of us as an Assessor and Speculator of our actions whither they be good or evil.
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So that he who remembers God, must necessarily remember his Omniscience, and Omnipresence; and in vain are these remembred, except we stand in awe of him.
So that he who remembers God, must necessarily Remember his Omniscience, and Omnipresence; and in vain Are these remembered, except we stand in awe of him.
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And this was it, which God thought fit to put among the first Lessons he gave to Abraham his friend, Gen. 17.1. I am the Almighty God, walk before me and be perfect. i. e.
And this was it, which God Thought fit to put among the First Lessons he gave to Abraham his friend, Gen. 17.1. I am the Almighty God, walk before me and be perfect. i. e.
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This Remembrance is a necessary and essential part of the fear of God, and he that lays this Remembrance by, will stick at no sin he can commit with safety, without exposing his Credit, or Honour, or Interest.
This Remembrance is a necessary and essential part of the Fear of God, and he that lays this Remembrance by, will stick At no since he can commit with safety, without exposing his Credit, or Honour, or Interest.
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To this, St. Ephrem: Art thou asham'd to be seen by men, and dost thou not blush to venture upon this villany in the sight of God? Can the eyes of men make thee afraid,
To this, Saint Ephrem: Art thou ashamed to be seen by men, and dost thou not blush to venture upon this villainy in the sighed of God? Can the eyes of men make thee afraid,
and is the revenging Eye of God no disswasive from thy wickedness? 2. To Remember God, is so to remember his Goodness, his Mercies, and gracious Providences,
and is the revenging Eye of God no dissuasive from thy wickedness? 2. To remember God, is so to Remember his goodness, his mercies, and gracious Providences,
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We cannot name God, but we must understand by that expression, one from whom every good and perfect gift descends, by whom all creatures are fed, maintain'd, and cherished, and preserved;
We cannot name God, but we must understand by that expression, one from whom every good and perfect gift descends, by whom all creatures Are fed, maintained, and cherished, and preserved;
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who opens his hand, and filleth, the desire of every living thing, and to whom we in particular are beholding for all the necessaries, conveniencies, accommodations, and superfluities we enjoy.
who Opens his hand, and fills, the desire of every living thing, and to whom we in particular Are beholding for all the necessaries, Conveniences, accommodations, and superfluities we enjoy.
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But this remembrance is insignificant, and like sounding Brass and a tinkling Cymbal, except it touches the Heart, with a strong desire and endeavour of gratitude.
But this remembrance is insignificant, and like sounding Brass and a tinkling Cymbal, except it touches the Heart, with a strong desire and endeavour of gratitude.
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Kindnesses like fire must give heat, and as among men he is supposed not to remember what such a great man hath done for him, that shews him no respect,
Kindnesses like fire must give heat, and as among men he is supposed not to Remember what such a great man hath done for him, that shows him no respect,
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nor his Mercies, in whom this remembrance works no earnest care to please him. And whatever the pretences of remembring may be, where it doth not influence the life,
nor his mercies, in whom this remembrance works no earnest care to please him. And whatever the pretences of remembering may be, where it does not influence the life,
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and whenever he considers how kind God hath been to him, ruminates in his mind with David, What reward shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits ? Psal. 116.12. It was therefore with respect no doubt to this practical acknowledgement that the same Psalmist gives this exhortation, Psal. 105.5. Remember ye his marvellous works, the wonders and the judgements of his wrath.
and whenever he considers how kind God hath been to him, ruminates in his mind with David, What reward shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits? Psalm 116.12. It was Therefore with respect no doubt to this practical acknowledgement that the same Psalmist gives this exhortation, Psalm 105.5. remember you his marvellous works, the wonders and the Judgments of his wrath.
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He that acknowledges a God, must acknowledge him to be the governour of the World, and consequently that he governs by Laws agreeable to his greatness, and Holiness;
He that acknowledges a God, must acknowledge him to be the governor of the World, and consequently that he governs by Laws agreeable to his greatness, and Holiness;
and the impertinency of remembring God, as our Law-giver, without suitable obedience, is sufliciently shewn in that expostulation of Christ, Luke 6.46. Why call ye me Lord, and do not do the things which I say.
and the impertinency of remembering God, as our Lawgiver, without suitable Obedience, is sufliciently shown in that expostulation of christ, Lycia 6.46. Why call you me Lord, and do not do the things which I say.
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They were not only to be in their Frontlets and Wrist-bands, but the Fathers of their respective Families, were commanded to teach them diligently unto their Children, to talk of them when they were sitting in their houses,
They were not only to be in their Frontlets and Wristbands, but the Father's of their respective Families, were commanded to teach them diligently unto their Children, to talk of them when they were sitting in their houses,
and by them regulates his thoughts, and desires, and words, and actions, is the happy man that remembers God to the comfort and edification of his Soul. And to all this, he will be engaged more readily if he remembers that God is his Creator, which brings in the second point.
and by them regulates his thoughts, and Desires, and words, and actions, is the happy man that remembers God to the Comfort and edification of his Soul. And to all this, he will be engaged more readily if he remembers that God is his Creator, which brings in the second point.
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He that seriously thinks of this, will think no service too costly, no Incense too sweet, no Present too great, no Sacrifice too pretious to lay upon his Altar.
He that seriously thinks of this, will think no service too costly, no Incense too sweet, no Present too great, no Sacrifice too precious to lay upon his Altar.
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He that raises a Slave out of dust, and advances him to an honourable employment, expects he should think nothing too good for the promoting of his interest, who hath so generously lifted him up from the Dunghil, much more may he, that speaks a creature from nothing into being,
He that raises a Slave out of dust, and advances him to an honourable employment, expects he should think nothing too good for the promoting of his Interest, who hath so generously lifted him up from the Dunghill, much more may he, that speaks a creature from nothing into being,
All the service man can do, or that God requires of us, is nothing but a small and inconsiderable Rent, our great Landlord reserves, whereby we may own him the Maker and Author of our welfare.
All the service man can doe, or that God requires of us, is nothing but a small and inconsiderable Rend, our great Landlord reserves, whereby we may own him the Maker and Author of our welfare.
Creation imports, that we are made for his glory, and a wonderful dignity it is, that God will make use of such poor worms to promote and advance his glory.
Creation imports, that we Are made for his glory, and a wondered dignity it is, that God will make use of such poor worms to promote and advance his glory.
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and ready unto every good word and work, and a new face of all things must appear, new Thoughts, new Desires, new Breathings, new Notions, a new Language, new Delights, and new Affections too.
and ready unto every good word and work, and a new face of all things must appear, new Thoughts, new Desires, new Breathings, new Notions, a new Language, new Delights, and new Affections too.
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And when God provided Mansions sweet and pleasant for his Favourites, it was but necessary to create and make a Goal too, where the despisers of his grace might to eternal Ages bewail the loss of infinite and eternal mercy;
And when God provided Mansions sweet and pleasant for his Favourites, it was but necessary to create and make a Goal too, where the despisers of his grace might to Eternal Ages bewail the loss of infinite and Eternal mercy;
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He that seriously thinks of this, surely cannot run into the Devils arms, nor be in love with the broad way, where so many thousands post into Perdition.
He that seriously thinks of this, surely cannot run into the Devils arms, nor be in love with the broad Way, where so many thousands post into Perdition.
These thoughts must needs be great motives to prevent the accomplishment of Gods threatnings, who will not let that Prison he hath created stand empty,
These thoughts must needs be great motives to prevent the accomplishment of God's threatenings, who will not let that Prison he hath created stand empty,
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or that they are needless in a Commonwealth? If God were to take advice of men, that make themselves Vessels of his wrath, not one but would condemn him for making or ordaining a place of torment;
or that they Are needless in a Commonwealth? If God were to take Advice of men, that make themselves Vessels of his wrath, not one but would condemn him for making or ordaining a place of torment;
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and if he do both, he is in the greatest probability of entring into invincible resolutions, to shake off the yoak of Ungodliness and worldly Lusts, that he may be capable, of entring into his Masters joy.
and if he do both, he is in the greatest probability of entering into invincible resolutions, to shake off the yoke of Ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, that he may be capable, of entering into his Masters joy.
But sin being by age, as it were, caked and baked together, mocks the Fullers-earth, and the help of Soap and Snow-water. The blackness becomes purely Ethiopian, and the spots turn into tokens of the Leopard, which makes the change more difficult, if not impossible.
But since being by age, as it were, caked and baked together, mocks the Fullers-earth, and the help of Soap and Snow-water. The blackness becomes purely Ethiopian, and the spots turn into tokens of the Leopard, which makes the change more difficult, if not impossible.
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but as this is an argument of the extraordinary Grace of God, so no consequence can be drawn from it, that what God doth for special reasons for some, he will do for all.
but as this is an argument of the extraordinary Grace of God, so no consequence can be drawn from it, that what God does for special Reasons for Some, he will do for all.
The horrour of any sin goes off by custome, and when men are used to it, they are so far from repenting that they are apt to look upon themselves as innocent;
The horror of any since Goes off by custom, and when men Are used to it, they Are so Far from repenting that they Are apt to look upon themselves as innocent;
Men give God but little encouragement to employ his miraculous power to convert them, when during the vigour of their age, they have mocked all his Stratagems,
Men give God but little encouragement to employ his miraculous power to convert them, when during the vigour of their age, they have mocked all his Stratagems,
and defeated his Methods of Compassion, and whatever God hath done upon extraordinary occasions, and under extraordinary circumstances, we are assur'd by the Psalmist that he sware in his wrath, that they who had grieved him Forty years in the Wilderness should never enter into his rest, Psal. 95.10, 11. 2. Except a man remember his Creator in the days of his youth, he is not in a likely way to compass all those graces which are fit and proper for a Candidate of Eternity.
and defeated his Methods of Compassion, and whatever God hath done upon extraordinary occasions, and under extraordinary Circumstances, we Are assured by the Psalmist that he sware in his wrath, that they who had grieved him Forty Years in the Wilderness should never enter into his rest, Psalm 95.10, 11. 2. Except a man Remember his Creator in the days of his youth, he is not in a likely Way to compass all those graces which Are fit and proper for a Candidate of Eternity.
The vertues which the Holy Ghost faith, are necessary for a Christian, are not to be acquired or purchased but by long striving, frequent encountring of Temptations, assiduous labour,
The Virtues which the Holy Ghost faith, Are necessary for a Christian, Are not to be acquired or purchased but by long striving, frequent encountering of Temptations, assiduous labour,
Shadows of Graces are compassed in a shorter space, but habits of Goodness are the work of time. One Virtue may possibly be got this year, another the next, another the third.
Shadows of Graces Are compassed in a shorter Molle, but habits of goodness Are the work of time. One Virtue may possibly be god this year, Another the next, Another the third.
Of Ammonas we read, that he was fourteen years conquering his anger and passion, and others have laboured many more before they arrived to a habit of meekness and patience.
Of Ammonas we read, that he was fourteen Years conquering his anger and passion, and Others have laboured many more before they arrived to a habit of meekness and patience.
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By little conquests way must be made for greater, and he that overcomes his little peevishnesses for some time, prepares for overcoming bigger affronts and injuries.
By little conquests Way must be made for greater, and he that overcomes his little peevishnesses for Some time, prepares for overcoming bigger affronts and injuries.
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We read of no Ex tempore Saints, and those who have arrived to qualifications which have made them fit for the bliss of another world, have spent many years to bring themselves to a spiritual relish of the power of godliness.
We read of no Ex tempore Saints, and those who have arrived to qualifications which have made them fit for the bliss of Another world, have spent many Years to bring themselves to a spiritual relish of the power of godliness.
So that if a man doth not begin this practical remembrance of his Creator in the days of his youth, he hath not time enough to become master of this art,
So that if a man does not begin this practical remembrance of his Creator in the days of his youth, he hath not time enough to become master of this art,
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and walked with God, I loved him, that is with a higher love of complacency than others, faith God, Hos, 11.1. The youthful David, when in the wilderness he liv'd retired from the world, contemplated things celestial and sublime, made the Creator of all things the darling of his Soul,
and walked with God, I loved him, that is with a higher love of complacency than Others, faith God, Hos, 11.1. The youthful David, when in the Wilderness he lived retired from the world, contemplated things celestial and sublime, made the Creator of all things the darling of his Soul,
and when he arose against me I caught him by his beard, and smote him and slew him, 1 Sam. 17.34, 35. When Joseph's innocence and tender years led him to the fear of God,
and when he arose against me I caught him by his beard, and smote him and slew him, 1 Sam. 17.34, 35. When Joseph's innocence and tender Years led him to the Fear of God,
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God favour'd him with more than ordinary tokens of his love, which appear'd afterward more visibly, by his making him Vice-Roy of Egypt. Early Fruit is ever most acceptable,
God favoured him with more than ordinary tokens of his love, which appeared afterwards more visibly, by his making him Vice-Roy of Egypt. Early Fruit is ever most acceptable,
if we are tempted to actions doubtful and uncertain, whether they be agreeable or disagreeable to the will of God, it's but remembering what an Almighty hand hath imprinted on our hearts,
if we Are tempted to actions doubtful and uncertain, whither they be agreeable or disagreeable to the will of God, it's but remembering what an Almighty hand hath imprinted on our hearts,
If we remember how vehemently the Minister of the Ordinances of God declaimed against such a sin, what Arguments he alleadg'd against it, what disswasives he produced, what obtestations and entreaties he used to discourage us from the Offence, all this will signally help to restraine us from yielding to the evil motion.
If we Remember how vehemently the Minister of the Ordinances of God declaimed against such a since, what Arguments he alleged against it, what dissuasives he produced, what obtestations and entreaties he used to discourage us from the Offence, all this will signally help to restrain us from yielding to the evil motion.
And if our love to Religion were but as strong as it is to our Riches, we should very easily remember the arguments that God and his Ministers have given us to disswade us from the sins we are inclined to.
And if our love to Religion were but as strong as it is to our Riches, we should very Easily Remember the Arguments that God and his Ministers have given us to dissuade us from the Sins we Are inclined to.
and how odious they have appeared to us, when we have seen our Neighbours fall into them, it would be a sufficient discouragement from the commission.
and how odious they have appeared to us, when we have seen our Neighbours fallen into them, it would be a sufficient discouragement from the commission.
to remember the Exhortations, the Entreaties, the Expostulations, the Adjurations of a merciful God, that the Great Jehovah may remember us in that day when he makes up his Jewels,
to Remember the Exhortations, the Entreaties, the Expostulations, the Adjurations of a merciful God, that the Great Jehovah may Remember us in that day when he makes up his Jewels,
our very Children learn it almost as soon as they can speak, and imbibe it with the ordinary questions, Who made you? Who redeem'd you? Who sanctifies you? But when men are grown up to just strength,
our very Children Learn it almost as soon as they can speak, and imbibe it with the ordinary questions, Who made you? Who redeemed you? Who Sanctifies you? But when men Are grown up to just strength,
and to restrain him in his frollicks, would be to torment him before his time, and looks like an intolerable affront offered to his blooming years. Young men must be merry;
and to restrain him in his Frolics, would be to torment him before his time, and looks like an intolerable affront offered to his blooming Years. Young men must be merry;
There is not a word of comfort in all the Scriptures for men who have been baptiz'd into Christ and never begin to remember their Creator seriously, till either old Age or a Death-bed refreshes their memories.
There is not a word of Comfort in all the Scriptures for men who have been baptized into christ and never begin to Remember their Creator seriously, till either old Age or a Deathbed Refreshes their memories.
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What should men do who have lost much time, but husband the remainder to the best advantage? And indeed if they seriously consider what opportunities they have lost,
What should men do who have lost much time, but husband the remainder to the best advantage? And indeed if they seriously Consider what opportunities they have lost,
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and Pity they have despised, and how refractory they have been under the most powerful arguments that have been suggested to them, they have no reason to loiter much,
and Pity they have despised, and how refractory they have been under the most powerful Arguments that have been suggested to them, they have no reason to loiter much,
They had need pray harder than other men, and labour more than others, and give greater demonstrations of love and charity than their Neighbours, who have been wise much earlier, that if they cannot arrive to any high degrees of Glory, they may however save themselves from the wrath to come, and from everlasting burnings.
They had need pray harder than other men, and labour more than Others, and give greater demonstrations of love and charity than their Neighbours, who have been wise much earlier, that if they cannot arrive to any high Degrees of Glory, they may however save themselves from the wrath to come, and from everlasting burnings.
O flatter not your selves with hopes of easie accounts, or fancies that God will not be so cruel as to condemn a company of poor Sinners to the bottomless Gulph.
O flatter not your selves with hope's of easy accounts, or fancies that God will not be so cruel as to condemn a company of poor Sinners to the bottomless Gulf.
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Be confident, he hath rewards infinite, unspeakable, incomprehensible rewards, to recompense all your losses, though you should lose life it self for his Names sake.
Be confident, he hath rewards infinite, unspeakable, incomprehensible rewards, to recompense all your losses, though you should loose life it self for his Names sake.
Remember with what tenderness and gentleness he uses you, what offers he makes you, and how dreadful it will be to undervalue such expressions of love.
remember with what tenderness and gentleness he uses you, what offers he makes you, and how dreadful it will be to undervalue such expressions of love.
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The Judge is at the door, and seeing that all these things shall be dissolved, What manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation, and godliness!
The Judge is At the door, and seeing that all these things shall be dissolved, What manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation, and godliness!
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and stand astonished, and go home, and take care that you might not be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ? Why Sirs? these things are as true,
and stand astonished, and go home, and take care that you might not be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord jesus christ? Why Sirs? these things Are as true,
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Remember who it was that did all this for you, even the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, the eternal Son of God, that could have glorified himself in your endless misery, but would no;
remember who it was that did all this for you, even the King of Kings, the Lord of lords, the Eternal Son of God, that could have glorified himself in your endless misery, but would not;
and to let you see the exceeding riches of his Grace, humbled himself to the death of the Cross, that the astonishing Mercy might work in you a loathing of every weight,
and to let you see the exceeding riches of his Grace, humbled himself to the death of the Cross, that the astonishing Mercy might work in you a loathing of every weight,
Can you remember all this, and feel no resolutions within, to shew forth the Praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Can you Remember all this, and feel no resolutions within, to show forth the Praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous Light.
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Can you remember all this and forbear crying out with the Apostle, I count all things dross and dung for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord?
Can you Remember all this and forbear crying out with the Apostle, I count all things dross and dung for the excellency of the knowledge of christ jesus my Lord?
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and while people trespass upon the vigour of their Age, and offer violence to Nature when young, they consider not how by this means they give death an opportunity to enter,
and while people trespass upon the vigour of their Age, and offer violence to Nature when young, they Consider not how by this means they give death an opportunity to enter,
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so it cannot but be an excellent preparative for the long continuance of it. Set aside some distracted persons, the desire and endeavour of mankind is to live long.
so it cannot but be an excellent preparative for the long Continuance of it. Set aside Some distracted Persons, the desire and endeavour of mankind is to live long.
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and hearken to every little story that directs them how to free themselves from too early approaches of fullen death, that King of Terrours. Indeed under violent Pain,
and harken to every little story that directs them how to free themselves from too early Approaches of fullen death, that King of Terrors. Indeed under violent Pain,
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but this remembering our Creator in the days of our youth, will do more than all Drugs and Medicines, more than all the Cordials and Julips in the world,
but this remembering our Creator in the days of our youth, will do more than all Drugs and Medicines, more than all the Cordials and Julips in the world,
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where to reinforce the admonition v. 1. he onely changes the Phrase, but means the same thing, Fear God, and keep his commandments, for that's the whole duty of man ;
where to reinforce the admonition v. 1. he only changes the Phrase, but means the same thing, fear God, and keep his Commandments, for that's the Whole duty of man;
But because this truth is believed but by very few, it will not be amiss to give such demonstrations of it as may convince any rational man of the weight. and moment of it. And
But Because this truth is believed but by very few, it will not be amiss to give such demonstrations of it as may convince any rational man of the weight. and moment of it. And
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as will appear from an induction of particulars. Religion enjoyns Temperance in eating and drinking; and all the world agrees in this, that Temperance is not onely the best Physick, but the best Physician too.
as will appear from an induction of particulars. Religion enjoins Temperance in eating and drinking; and all the world agrees in this, that Temperance is not only the best Physic, but the best physician too.
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Gluttony, and Drunkenness, and Excesses in meat and drink, are fruitful Parents of Diseases, and how men do thereby precipitate themselves into Gouts, Dropsies, Surfeits, Fevers, &c, which are great promoters of an early death, none can be supposed ignorant.
Gluttony, and drunkenness, and Excesses in meat and drink, Are fruitful Parents of Diseases, and how men do thereby precipitate themselves into Gouts, Dropsies, Surfeits, Fevers, etc., which Are great promoters of an early death, none can be supposed ignorant.
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Religion forbids all extravagant Passions, which being let loose hugely debilitate Nature. It enjoyns Meekness, Patience, Contentedness, and a reasonable service;
Religion forbids all extravagant Passion, which being let lose hugely debilitate Nature. It enjoins Meekness, Patience, Contentedness, and a reasonable service;
and History tells us of several, such as Leo X, Pope of Rome, and some Roman Ladies, that have in fits of immoderate laughter expired, and given up the ghost.
and History tells us of several, such as Leo X, Pope of Rome, and Some Roman Ladies, that have in fits of immoderate laughter expired, and given up the ghost.
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It forbids all Fornication, Adultery, Lasciousness, and exorbitant Lusts; prescribes the modest and moderate use of Marriage, or commends perpetual Virginity;
It forbids all Fornication, Adultery, Lasciousness, and exorbitant Lustiest; prescribes the modest and moderate use of Marriage, or commends perpetual Virginity;
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and this we need not doubt of, when we see men, who give themselves liberty in hankering after strange Flesh, what work they make for Surgeons and Physicians,
and this we need not doubt of, when we see men, who give themselves liberty in hankering After strange Flesh, what work they make for Surgeons and Physicians,
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Religion prescribes frequent Fasting, and Abstinence, and how beneficial this is to health and a long vigorous life, The examples of the ancient Hermits,
Religion prescribes frequent Fasting, and Abstinence, and how beneficial this is to health and a long vigorous life, The Examples of the ancient Hermit's,
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Simeon Stylites by this means arrived to the age of 109. Anthony the Great to 105. Paul the first Ascetick to 103. Arsenius to 120. Venerable Bede to 92. Remigius the famous Archbishop of Rhemes (who enjoy'd his Bishoprick 70 years, which is more I think than can be said of any man in publick Office for a thousand years) to 96. Epiphanius (not the Cyprian Bishop,
Simeon Stylites by this means arrived to the age of 109. Anthony the Great to 105. Paul the First Ascetic to 103. Arsenius to 120. Venerable Bede to 92. Remigius the famous Archbishop of Rheims (who enjoyed his Bishopric 70 Years, which is more I think than can be said of any man in public Office for a thousand Years) to 96. Epiphanius (not the Cyprian Bishop,
but another) to 115. Not to mention any more, and most Historians agree in it, that one great means to prolong their years was their spare diet and frequent abstinence,
but Another) to 115. Not to mention any more, and most Historians agree in it, that one great means to prolong their Years was their spare diet and frequent abstinence,
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Besides, Religion commands Obedience, Respect, and Tenderness to Parents, and to that a special blessing of long life is affixed by promise in the fifth Commandment.
Beside, Religion commands obedience, Respect, and Tenderness to Parents, and to that a special blessing of long life is affixed by promise in the fifth Commandment.
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Add to all this, that Religion doth peremptorily prohibit all ill language, which is too often the unhappy cause of quarrels, strife, fighting, blows, duelling,
Add to all this, that Religion does peremptorily prohibit all ill language, which is too often the unhappy cause of quarrels, strife, fighting, blows, duelling,
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and continues in doing so, he lays a foundation for a long and healthy life. 2. This early remembrance of God, gives a man a title to Gods special Providence,
and continues in doing so, he lays a Foundation for a long and healthy life. 2. This early remembrance of God, gives a man a title to God's special Providence,
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and they all agree in this, that the eyes of the Lord run to and fro through the world, to shew himself strong in the behalf of those whose heart is upright toward him, as it is said, 2 Chron. 16.9.
and they all agree in this, that the eyes of the Lord run to and from through the world, to show himself strong in the behalf of those whose heart is upright towards him, as it is said, 2 Chronicles 16.9.
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Its this blesses his meat and drink to him, be it more or less, wholesom or unwholesom, removes from it what is noxious and pestilential, gives it a nutritive power,
Its this Blesses his meat and drink to him, be it more or less, wholesome or unwholesome, removes from it what is noxious and pestilential, gives it a nutritive power,
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However, this serious remembrance of our Creator, or which is all one, the fear of God makes a man immortal, more effectually than Books and Monuments,
However, this serious remembrance of our Creator, or which is all one, the Fear of God makes a man immortal, more effectually than Books and Monuments,
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And of this Fear, or serious Remembrance of God, it may be said, as it was of the Bread which came down from Heaven, that it is Meat indeed, and Drink indeed, and he that feeds upon it shall never die.
And of this fear, or serious Remembrance of God, it may be said, as it was of the Bred which Come down from Heaven, that it is Meat indeed, and Drink indeed, and he that feeds upon it shall never die.
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and the Fire from scorching in Nebucadnezzar 's time, and the greedy Whale from consuming or devouring Jonas. These creatures, had they been left to their, natural course, would have acted otherwise;
and the Fire from scorching in Nebuchadnezzar is time, and the greedy Whale from consuming or devouring Jonah. These creatures, had they been left to their, natural course, would have acted otherwise;
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nor is that alteration any just discouragement from the Fear of God, no more than a mans being sometimes disappointed in his designs is a discouragement from prosecuting his Trade, or Calling, or Profession.
nor is that alteration any just discouragement from the fear of God, no more than a men being sometime disappointed in his designs is a discouragement from prosecuting his Trade, or Calling, or Profession.
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It is confest, that even men that do not trouble their heads about Religion, Swearers, Drunkards, Atheists, Blasphemers, Beasts and Brutes, live to a prodigious age sometimes without the Fear of God,
It is confessed, that even men that do not trouble their Heads about Religion, Swearers, Drunkards, Atheists, Blasphemers, Beasts and Brutus's, live to a prodigious age sometime without the fear of God,
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for in the former Blessing comes from a Father's hand, in the other from a Judges In the former it is a gift of love in the other of meer generosity In the former it comes by promise, in the other by a large and diffusive bounty.
for in the former Blessing comes from a Father's hand, in the other from a Judges In the former it is a gift of love in the other of mere generosity In the former it comes by promise, in the other by a large and diffusive bounty.
The former receives it because of his universal Obedience the other hath may be done some little inconsiderable service to Gods Church or Servants, which God scorns to leave unrewarded,
The former receives it Because of his universal obedience the other hath may be done Some little inconsiderable service to God's Church or Servants, which God scorns to leave unrewarded,
and took it ill that God hath given them a being in the world, what can a man think but that they are distracted and out of their wits? But it were well if their madness were invincible,
and took it ill that God hath given them a being in the world, what can a man think but that they Are distracted and out of their wits? But it were well if their madness were invincible,
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The God of our Fathers, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath raised his Son Jesus from the dead, who hath brought life and immortality to light.
The God of our Father's, the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath raised his Son jesus from the dead, who hath brought life and immortality to Light.
He doth promise you, that you shall live eternally without Fear, without Want, without Poverty, without Trouble, without Sickness, without Care, and without Anxiety.
He does promise you, that you shall live eternally without fear, without Want, without Poverty, without Trouble, without Sickness, without Care, and without Anxiety.
a Remembrance without which you cannot live happy here, without which you can never relish that eternal Life he doth promise you, without which you are incapable of conversing with him,
a Remembrance without which you cannot live happy Here, without which you can never relish that Eternal Life he does promise you, without which you Are incapable of conversing with him,
And have you no ambition to live as long as Angels live? Are you so low-spirited that you have no desire to live eternally? Ye young people, ye are loth to die,
And have you no ambition to live as long as Angels live? are you so low-spirited that you have no desire to live eternally? the young people, you Are loath to die,
And will ye refuse so great a Mercy, and a Pearl of that inestimable value? Did any of the damned see you loth and unwilling to embrace this offer, what strange Creatures would they take you to be? O then, see that ye refuse not him that speaketh;
And will you refuse so great a Mercy, and a Pearl of that inestimable valve? Did any of the damned see you loath and unwilling to embrace this offer, what strange Creatures would they take you to be? Oh then, see that you refuse not him that speaks;
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if we turn away from him that speaks from Heaven, Heb. 12.21. Sixthly. It is rational to believe, that if God were always in our thoughts, we should not dare to sin.
if we turn away from him that speaks from Heaven, Hebrew 12.21. Sixthly. It is rational to believe, that if God were always in our thoughts, we should not Dare to since.
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and warms this Netherworld? How can we view the Moon and Stars, and not see him that calls them all by their names? He is to be seen in every Flower, in every Tree, in every sprig of Herb, in every Shrub, in our Souls and Bodies;
and warms this Netherworld? How can we view the Moon and Stars, and not see him that calls them all by their names? He is to be seen in every Flower, in every Tree, in every sprig of Herb, in every Shrub, in our Souls and Bodies;
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and hath made the way to forget him in a manner unpassable, yet they look not upon him, see him not, pierce and dive no farther than the Shell or outward Rind, think only on the Effect,
and hath made the Way to forget him in a manner unpassable, yet they look not upon him, see him not, pierce and dive no farther than the Shell or outward Rind, think only on the Effect,
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This would qualifie every affliction, give an allay to our sorrows, mitigate every trouble, support us in distress, relieve us in our wants, and direct us in perplexities.
This would qualify every affliction, give an allay to our sorrows, mitigate every trouble, support us in distress, relieve us in our Wants, and Direct us in perplexities.
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For whoso is wise and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving kindnesses of the Lord, Psal. 107. ult. Seventhly, Remember Now thy Creator.
For whoso is wise and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving Kindnesses of the Lord, Psalm 107. ult. Seventhly, remember Now thy Creator.
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They that can feed themselves with such Popish Dreams, or have any opinion of these fancies of Nuns and Friars, must be wofully forsaken of God and of their Reason.
They that can feed themselves with such Popish Dreams, or have any opinion of these fancies of Nuns and Friars, must be woefully forsaken of God and of their Reason.
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Neither St. Francis 's Girdle, nor St. Simon Stocks, his Scapulary, nor the Rosary of St. Dominick, nor all the Trinkets and Rellicks the Roman Church doth boast of, will do ye any service here.
Neither Saint Francis is Girdle, nor Saint Simon Stocks, his Scapulary, nor the Rosary of Saint Dominick, nor all the Trinkets and Relics the Roman Church does boast of, will do you any service Here.
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To hope for such helps, contrary to Scripture, and ridiculous in the eyes of rational men, is an argument of a distempered Brain, and unaccountable stupidity.
To hope for such helps, contrary to Scripture, and ridiculous in the eyes of rational men, is an argument of a distempered Brain, and unaccountable stupidity.
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Here lies Similius, who hath been Seventy six years in the world, but lived but Seven, what must be written on thy Monument who regardest not the example Jesus, nor the lives of Saints, nor the Precepts of the Gospel, now in this thy day? What must be written I say, on thy Monument,
Here lies Similarly, who hath been Seventy six Years in the world, but lived but Seven, what must be written on thy Monument who regardest not the Exampl jesus, nor the lives of Saints, nor the Precepts of the Gospel, now in this thy day? What must be written I say, on thy Monument,
That thou hast been a dead weight in the world, and hast not lived one day to the comfort and welfare of thy immortal Soul? This present time is the, time that God prescribes thee to watch against sin, to resist temptation, to get the ornament of Grace and Vertue.
That thou hast been a dead weight in the world, and hast not lived one day to the Comfort and welfare of thy immortal Soul? This present time is the, time that God prescribes thee to watch against since, to resist temptation, to get the ornament of Grace and Virtue.
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Who should know it so well what time is fittest for this work as the all-wise God? Shall thy shallow brain pretend to know better than he who made thy frame,
Who should know it so well what time is Fittest for this work as the alwise God? Shall thy shallow brain pretend to know better than he who made thy frame,
or considers and ponders things in the Ballance of his eternal Wisdom? Canst thou imagine that a God bent so much upon thy good, would prescribe any thing prejudicial to thy interest? Doth he affirm,
or considers and ponders things in the Balance of his Eternal Wisdom? Canst thou imagine that a God bent so much upon thy good, would prescribe any thing prejudicial to thy Interest? Does he affirm,
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or act as if he were mistaken, and thy choice were best? What insolence, what rudeness is this? and if it were no sin, can any thing be more contrary to good manners? What time would'st thou set apart for this necessary work? What! the age of infirmity, of sickness,
or act as if he were mistaken, and thy choice were best? What insolence, what rudeness is this? and if it were no since, can any thing be more contrary to good manners? What time Wouldst thou Set apart for this necessary work? What! the age of infirmity, of sickness,
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or of dotage? Go and offer it to thy Governour, and see whether he will accept of such weak endeavours? Nay, art thou so fond of weak services, that thou wouldest expect none from thy Servant but when his strength fails him? Wilt thou give that to God, which Man would scorn,
or of dotage? Go and offer it to thy Governor, and see whither he will accept of such weak endeavours? Nay, art thou so found of weak services, that thou Wouldst expect none from thy Servant but when his strength fails him? Wilt thou give that to God, which Man would scorn,
and thy self do'st not care for? Hath thy God deserved so little at thy hand, that thou canst serve him so? Is this the return thou makest him for the thousand Mercies he bestows upon thee? Doth he take care of thy Soul and Body with all his strength,
and thy self dost not care for? Hath thy God deserved so little At thy hand, that thou Canst serve him so? Is this the return thou Makest him for the thousand mercies he bestows upon thee? Does he take care of thy Soul and Body with all his strength,
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and shall such a crawling Worm refuse to offer him that which is found and whole? Hath he given his Son for thy ransome, broke down the Gates of Hell to free such a slave as thou art from the Prison,
and shall such a crawling Worm refuse to offer him that which is found and Whole? Hath he given his Son for thy ransom, broke down the Gates of Hell to free such a slave as thou art from the Prison,
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and forbear preparing his Arrows upon the Bow against thee? Need he court his Servant to do his work, who hath Flames enough to force him to it? Wilt thou deal so basely with him who hath acted so generously for thy good? What mighty purchase doth he get by thy remembring of him? Is it any advantage to him when thou workest in his Vineyard? Is it not thy profit he seeks? and shall he after all be scorned and under-valued for his pains? Hast thou any spark of Reason left,
and forbear preparing his Arrows upon the Bow against thee? Need he court his Servant to do his work, who hath Flames enough to force him to it? Wilt thou deal so basely with him who hath acted so generously for thy good? What mighty purchase does he get by thy remembering of him? Is it any advantage to him when thou workest in his Vineyard? Is it not thy profit he seeks? and shall he After all be scorned and undervalved for his pains? Hast thou any spark of Reason left,
What vanity, or what frenzy rather hath possessed thy mind, that thou talkest of being serious hereafter? Mightest not thou as well say, that thou wilt forbear wholesom Food some years,
What vanity, or what frenzy rather hath possessed thy mind, that thou talkest of being serious hereafter? Mightest not thou as well say, that thou wilt forbear wholesome Food Some Years,
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and eat and drink hereafter? If thou wouldest not cheat thy Body in this manner, what hurt hath thy Soul done thee that thou wilt wrong it thus? Must thy Body feed,
and eat and drink hereafter? If thou Wouldst not cheat thy Body in this manner, what hurt hath thy Soul done thee that thou wilt wrong it thus? Must thy Body feed,
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and thy Soul be starved? Hath not that need of nourishment, as well as thy corruptible Flesh? Or do'st thou think that thy Soul will be contented with the trash thou feedest thy Body with? Thy Soul stands in need of the love of God,
and thy Soul be starved? Hath not that need of nourishment, as well as thy corruptible Flesh? Or dost thou think that thy Soul will be contented with the trash thou Feedest thy Body with? Thy Soul Stands in need of the love of God,
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and Lands and Houses, and lost Life it self for it, dost thou stand musing whether thou shalt accept of it upon the conditions of the Gospel? Art thou afraid of remembring thy Creator,
and Lands and Houses, and lost Life it self for it, dost thou stand musing whither thou shalt accept of it upon the conditions of the Gospel? Art thou afraid of remembering thy Creator,
and shalt thou think any thing too dear for it? It is that which Angels wonder at, that God should condescend to take a handful of dust and ashes into his bosom,
and shalt thou think any thing too dear for it? It is that which Angels wonder At, that God should condescend to take a handful of dust and Ashes into his bosom,
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and hope to escape? Do'st thou make nothing of his Promises, and Threatnings, and think to go unpunished? If thou allowest God to be a greater Prince than thy King, will he sit silent dost thou think while thou tramplest his Authority under thy feet? A temporal Prince will not suffer himself to to be baffled thus,
and hope to escape? Dost thou make nothing of his Promises, and Threatenings, and think to go unpunished? If thou allowest God to be a greater Prince than thy King, will he fit silent dost thou think while thou tramplest his authority under thy feet? A temporal Prince will not suffer himself to to be baffled thus,
but art thou a fit Object of Mercy, that despisest the riches of his goodness? Will he have mercy on a sinner, that had rather wallow in mire and dirt,
but art thou a fit Object of Mercy, that Despisest the riches of his Goodness? Will he have mercy on a sinner, that had rather wallow in mire and dirt,
and impertinent, how shall Mercy plead for thee in the last day? Or what apologies can Mercy make for a person that had rather have the wrath of God than that Mercy for his portion? How must this please the enemy of mankind, to see a Creature whom God would love, run away from him,
and impertinent, how shall Mercy plead for thee in the last day? Or what apologies can Mercy make for a person that had rather have the wrath of God than that Mercy for his portion? How must this please the enemy of mankind, to see a Creature whom God would love, run away from him,
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and instead of remembring his Creator, forget him and his Laws, which are his Cordials and Restoratives? God surely cannot be pleased with it. He protests against thy refusal.
and instead of remembering his Creator, forget him and his Laws, which Are his Cordials and Restoratives? God surely cannot be pleased with it. He protests against thy refusal.
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and wilt thou alone forget the end for which thou camest into the world? The end for which thou wert created was to seek the things which are above,
and wilt thou alone forget the end for which thou camest into the world? The end for which thou Wertenberg created was to seek the things which Are above,
like a Beast seek the things which are below? Sure thou must take God to be some strangely tame and easie Deity, that can see thee cross his Designs, reverse his Intentions,
like a Beast seek the things which Are below? Sure thou must take God to be Some strangely tame and easy Deity, that can see thee cross his Designs, reverse his Intentions,
Thou believest some persons in the world, why shouldest not thou believe good men, who have tried this early remembrance of God, found the greatest comfort,
Thou Believest Some Persons in the world, why Shouldst not thou believe good men, who have tried this early remembrance of God, found the greatest Comfort,
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God remembers what hath been done here for his Honour and Glory, and this Remembrance he will at last express in rewards suitable to his Greatness and Majesty.
God remembers what hath been done Here for his Honour and Glory, and this Remembrance he will At last express in rewards suitable to his Greatness and Majesty.
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The last day, the great day of Judgement, is that day of remembrance, and even a cup of cold water given to a Disciple in the name of a Disciple, shall be remembred then, Matth. 10.42.
The last day, the great day of Judgement, is that day of remembrance, and even a cup of cold water given to a Disciple in the name of a Disciple, shall be remembered then, Matthew 10.42.
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Rejoyce Christians, for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shew'd toward his Name, in that ye have ministred to the Saints, and do minister, Heb. 6.10. Your Tears, your Prayers, your Alms, your Feeding the Hungry, your Clothing the Naked, your Visiting the Sick, your going to Prisoners, will all be remembred one day, not one of these works shall be forgotten.
Rejoice Christians, for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which you have showed towards his Name, in that you have ministered to the Saints, and do minister, Hebrew 6.10. Your Tears, your Prayers, your Alms, your Feeding the Hungry, your Clothing the Naked, your Visiting the Sick, your going to Prisoners, will all be remembered one day, not one of these works shall be forgotten.
Come ye blessed of my Father, receive the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, Matth. 25.34. He remembers our Charity here, if it be great and signal, and from a cheerful heart, For the liberal Soul shall be made fat, and he that scatters in a charitable way, increases ;
Come you blessed of my Father, receive the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the world, Matthew 25.34. He remembers our Charity Here, if it be great and signal, and from a cheerful heart, For the liberal Soul shall be made fat, and he that scatters in a charitable Way, increases;
I shall not lay any great stress here upon the Examples of Stephen King of Hungary, and Oswald sometime King of England, of whom it is reported, that their Right hands after after their death never putrified;
I shall not lay any great stress Here upon the Examples of Stephen King of Hungary, and Oswald sometime King of England, of whom it is reported, that their Right hands After After their death never Putrified;
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These may be reckoned among Gods miraculous Providences, which though they appear but seldom, yet may serve to confirm our Faith, of Gods remembring hereafter what we do here for the houshold of Faith.
These may be reckoned among God's miraculous Providences, which though they appear but seldom, yet may serve to confirm our Faith, of God's remembering hereafter what we do Here for the household of Faith.
This Heathen Philosopher, being a great acquaintance of Synesius Bishop of Cyrene, the Bishop frequently argued with him about the truth of the Christian Religion,
This Heathen Philosopher, being a great acquaintance of Synesius Bishop of Cyrene, the Bishop frequently argued with him about the truth of the Christian Religion,
One day the Bishop being very earnest with him to use no further delays or excuses, the Philosopher told him, there were several things in the Christian Religion which his reason could never digest,
One day the Bishop being very earnest with him to use no further delays or excuses, the Philosopher told him, there were several things in the Christian Religion which his reason could never digest,
and though he wavered much in his belief, yet the Bishop thought it convenient to wash him with Water in the Name of the Lord Jesus, not doubting but in a little time he would come to a full assurance of Faith.
and though he wavered much in his belief, yet the Bishop Thought it convenient to wash him with Water in the Name of the Lord jesus, not doubting but in a little time he would come to a full assurance of Faith.
Not long after the Philosopher falls sick, and finding death approaching, calls his two Sons to him, charging them to put the Bill Synesius had given him betwixt his fingers,
Not long After the Philosopher falls sick, and finding death approaching, calls his two Sons to him, charging them to put the Bill Synesius had given him betwixt his fingers,
and so bury him, which was done accordingly. Three days after his death a Ghost in Euagrius 's shape appears to Synesius by night, bids him not be afraid,
and so bury him, which was done accordingly. Three days After his death a Ghost in Eugrius is shape appears to Synesius by night, bids him not be afraid,
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Synesius astonished at the sight, and more at the Spirits words, immediately repairs to the Philosophers Sons, asks them what they had done to their Father? They replied, that they had performed his will,
Synesius astonished At the sighed, and more At the Spirits words, immediately repairs to the Philosophers Sons, asks them what they had done to their Father? They replied, that they had performed his will,
Our Repentance, our turning from our evil ways, our contempt of the world, our contemplations of the future Inheritance, our love to God, our Prayers and Praises, our Obedience, our watchfulness over our Hearts, our endeavours to convert and comfort our Neighbour, the Admonitions and Exhortations we gave them, the Mortifications we used, the pains we took to subdue our Lusts, our attempts to follow the best Examples, our self-denials, our Temperance, our Meekness, our Humility, our Sighs and Groans under the burthen of our sins, our hunger and thirst after Righteousness, our peaceableness, our sufferings for Righteousness sake, our doing his Will, our self-resignation, our affection to his Ordinances, our delight in the House of God, our rellish of his Word, our frequent use of the holy Communion,
Our Repentance, our turning from our evil ways, our contempt of the world, our contemplations of the future Inheritance, our love to God, our Prayers and Praises, our obedience, our watchfulness over our Hearts, our endeavours to convert and Comfort our Neighbour, the Admonitions and Exhortations we gave them, the Mortifications we used, the pains we took to subdue our Lustiest, our attempts to follow the best Examples, our self-denials, our Temperance, our Meekness, our Humility, our Sighs and Groans under the burden of our Sins, our hunger and thirst After Righteousness, our peaceableness, our sufferings for Righteousness sake, our doing his Will, our Self-resignation, our affection to his Ordinances, our delight in the House of God, our relish of his Word, our frequent use of the holy Communion,
the present plenty made him forget the years of sorrow, that were to ensue, and when his year expired, he was sent according to custom to the unfortunate Island, where he spent and ended his days most miserably.
the present plenty made him forget the Years of sorrow, that were to ensue, and when his year expired, he was sent according to custom to the unfortunate Island, where he spent and ended his days most miserably.
Having therefore a Counsellor of great prudence about him, and demanding of him what he should do to make his future solitatary life easie to him, he received this advice, To engross what treasures he could during his splendid Fortune,
Having Therefore a Counsellor of great prudence about him, and demanding of him what he should do to make his future solitatary life easy to him, he received this Advice, To engross what treasures he could during his splendid Fortune,
and greater yet, when to such forgetful sinners he shall say, I know you not ; for so we are told Matth. 7.23. Then will I profess unto them, I never knew you;
and greater yet, when to such forgetful Sinners he shall say, I know you not; for so we Are told Matthew 7.23. Then will I profess unto them, I never knew you;
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I never knew you? How can any thing be hid from him, when it is expresly said, Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world, Acts 15.18. True, he knows them as his works, but not as his Friends.
I never knew you? How can any thing be hid from him, when it is expressly said, Known unto God Are all his works from the beginning of the world, Acts 15.18. True, he knows them as his works, but not as his Friends.
How should he know them when they have lost the Character of his Sheep, the mark whereby the Flock must be distinguished, which is to hear his Voice? And what a dismal condition must that man be in, whom God will take no notice of,
How should he know them when they have lost the Character of his Sheep, the mark whereby the Flock must be distinguished, which is to hear his Voice? And what a dismal condition must that man be in, whom God will take no notice of,
You may laugh at these Terrours now, but when they come to pass, what wise man would be under your circumstances? As a Father plagued with a disobedient Son, forgets that ever he had such a Child,
You may laugh At these Terrors now, but when they come to pass, what wise man would be under your Circumstances? As a Father plagued with a disobedient Son, forgets that ever he had such a Child,
and doth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doth, shall he live? all his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned, in his trespass that he hath trespassed,
and does according to all the abominations that the wicked man does, shall he live? all his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned, in his trespass that he hath trespassed,
and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die, Ezek. 18.24., He'll forget all your little Services, and your petty hypocritical Devotions;
and in his since that he hath sinned, in them shall he die, Ezekiel 18.24., He'll forget all your little Services, and your Petty hypocritical Devotions;
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Suppose you were in danger of losing all you have, even life it self, and stood in need of some great Princes assistance who had formerly expressed more than ordinary kindness to you,
Suppose you were in danger of losing all you have, even life it self, and stood in need of Some great Princes assistance who had formerly expressed more than ordinary kindness to you,
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as Joseph did to his Brethren by way of tryal, but be really so, what a fright and confusion would you be in? Behold God is that puissant Prince, who hath formerly courted you by Kindnesses, and Mercies, and Entreaties.
as Joseph did to his Brothers by Way of trial, but be really so, what a fright and confusion would you be in? Behold God is that puissant Prince, who hath formerly courted you by Kindnesses, and mercies, and Entreaties.
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Before this powerful Prince, who alone can save you from perishing, you must stand e'er long, his help and assistance will be more needful and advantageous to you than all the Advocates that Heaven and Earth can afford.
Before this powerful Prince, who alone can save you from perishing, you must stand ever long, his help and assistance will be more needful and advantageous to you than all the Advocates that Heaven and Earth can afford.
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And if this immortal King, instead of remembring you, shall frown upon you, be strange to you, acknowledge no such forgetful Creatures for Members of his Family,
And if this immortal King, instead of remembering you, shall frown upon you, be strange to you, acknowledge no such forgetful Creatures for Members of his Family,
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Though I had no personal acquaintance with him, yet I have some reason to believe that the account given me of him is impartial, and agreeable to truth.
Though I had no personal acquaintance with him, yet I have Some reason to believe that the account given me of him is impartial, and agreeable to truth.
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He was, it seems, a person faithful in his Generation, a man of Conscience, a pious Christian, a good Church-man, a loving Brother, and an excellent Servant.
He was, it seems, a person faithful in his Generation, a man of Conscience, a pious Christian, a good Churchman, a loving Brother, and an excellent Servant.
I will not be too inquisitive into the reasons of this Providence, though it be natural enough when such accidents befall good men, to wonder at the strangeness of the Dispensation.
I will not be too inquisitive into the Reasons of this Providence, though it be natural enough when such accidents befall good men, to wonder At the strangeness of the Dispensation.
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so the accident in our deceased Friend was of the same nature, and such calamities in good men do but help and advance them the sooner to their everlasting harbour.
so the accident in our deceased Friend was of the same nature, and such calamities in good men do but help and advance them the sooner to their everlasting harbour.
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and excesses, and vain Shews are all the entertainment, so it's probable, and I fear, that when he went to this place, he ventured into one which he had no lawful call to be at.
and Excesses, and vain Shows Are all the entertainment, so it's probable, and I Fear, that when he went to this place, he ventured into one which he had no lawful call to be At.
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and as Peter fell by going into the High Priests Hall, so it might be very just with God to let so sad a Providence befal our deceased Friend, to give warning to other good men to keep ever in Gods ways, that they may be confident of the Angels bearing them up in their hands,
and as Peter fell by going into the High Priests Hall, so it might be very just with God to let so sad a Providence befall our deceased Friend, to give warning to other good men to keep ever in God's ways, that they may be confident of the Angels bearing them up in their hands,
I have been able to remember a frivolous story of my Neighbour, and my memory hath serv'd me well enough, to preserve a wrong or injury done to my Name and Person;
I have been able to Remember a frivolous story of my Neighbour, and my memory hath served me well enough, to preserve a wrong or injury done to my Name and Person;
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Had I improved the Talents thou hast given me betimes, assoon as I was capable to understand what Religion and an everlasting interest meant, what good might I have done!
Had I improved the Talents thou hast given me betimes, As soon as I was capable to understand what Religion and an everlasting Interest meant, what good might I have done!
Forget me not, O my God, though I have forgotten thee. Deal not with me according to mine iniquities, neither reward me according to my transgressions.
Forget me not, Oh my God, though I have forgotten thee. Deal not with me according to mine iniquities, neither reward me according to my transgressions.
O bring to my remembrance every Precept and every Duty I am to perform, and when ever I am to perform any, say unto me, call to me, This is the way, walk in it,
Oh bring to my remembrance every Precept and every Duty I am to perform, and when ever I am to perform any, say unto me, call to me, This is the Way, walk in it,
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and give thanks at the remembrance of thy Holiness, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS.
and give thanks At the remembrance of thy Holiness, through jesus christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, for ever and ever. Amen. FINIS.
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