A funeral sermon on the death of that pious gentlewoman Mrs. Judith Hamond Late wife of the Reverend Mr. George Hamond, minister of the Gospel in London. By John Howe, minister of the same Gospel.
This great saying may have had some partial and gradual accomplishment, within the current of time, when in reference to a People more specially related to God,
This great saying may have had Some partial and gradual accomplishment, within the current of time, when in Referente to a People more specially related to God,
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but limited, Commission to Death, to make great ravage and destructions among them, so that it hath even rode in Triumph, made an huge Carnage, strow'd their Countrey with Carkasses, turn'd their rich Land, more enrich't with humane bloud, into an Akeldama;
but limited, Commission to Death, to make great ravage and destructions among them, so that it hath even road in Triumph, made an huge Carnage, strowed their Country with Carcases, turned their rich Land, more enriched with humane blood, into an Akeldama;
Now, cease, and give over: (as Hos. 13. 14.) and so may have ransom'd the residue from the Power of the Grave, and been the destruction of their Destroyers, Plaguing them who were their plagues.
Now, cease, and give over: (as Hos. 13. 14.) and so may have ransomed the residue from the Power of the Grave, and been the destruction of their Destroyers, Plaguing them who were their plagues.
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This in the next intention hereof may respect the People of the Jews, who being returned from their (now foreseen) Captivity, might in the Propheti { que } style, be spoken of as a People risen from the Dead,
This in the next intention hereof may respect the People of the jews, who being returned from their (now foreseen) Captivity, might in the Propheti { que } style, be spoken of as a People risen from the Dead,
But this saying is introduced here, as having its final and ultimate Completion, in conjunction with what is mention'd besides, in this context, viz. when in the close and shutting up of time, the Trumpet shall sound, as we are told elsewhere it shall at the Coming of our Lord,
But this saying is introduced Here, as having its final and ultimate Completion, in conjunction with what is mentioned beside, in this context, viz. when in the close and shutting up of time, the Trumpet shall found, as we Are told elsewhere it shall At the Coming of our Lord,
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When this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal, immortality, then shall be brought to pass this saying (whatever preludes thereto, as was written, there may have been before) Death is swallowed up in victory.
When this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this Mortal, immortality, then shall be brought to pass this saying (whatever preludes thereto, as was written, there may have been before) Death is swallowed up in victory.
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1. It imports, in general, Gods determination to put a perpetual end to death, to make it cease in perpetuum, as a noted Expositor expresses it, shewing, that the Parallel Hebrew Phrase is usually rendered for ever, 2 Sam. 2. 26. Jer. 3. 5. and in divers other places.
1. It imports, in general, God's determination to put a perpetual end to death, to make it cease in perpetuum, as a noted Expositor Expresses it, showing, that the Parallel Hebrew Phrase is usually rendered for ever, 2 Sam. 2. 26. Jer. 3. 5. and in diverse other places.
Its being mention'd in this Chapter, and elsewhere, as if it were, itself, a suppositum, and an intelligent, designing One, is an elegant and an usual Figure.
Its being mentioned in this Chapter, and elsewhere, as if it were, itself, a suppositum, and an intelligent, designing One, is an elegant and an usual Figure.
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when (as in the present Case) what we are more to remark, and consider with greater intention of Mind, is so represented, i. e. when to things of minute,
when (as in the present Case) what we Are more to remark, and Consider with greater intention of Mind, is so represented, i. e. when to things of minute,
or of no entity, but of great concernment, (such meer privations as Death or Sin) a sort of Personality is ascribed, attended with terrible aspects and appearances, it tends more effectually to rouze our minds,
or of no entity, but of great concernment, (such mere privations as Death or since) a sort of Personality is ascribed, attended with terrible aspects and appearances, it tends more effectually to rouse our minds,
and engage our attention, whether we are to consider, and magnify our danger by them, or our deliverance, and to behold them as attempting upon us, or as overcome.
and engage our attention, whither we Are to Consider, and magnify our danger by them, or our deliverance, and to behold them as attempting upon us, or as overcome.
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Such as shall bear his heavenly Image, ver. 49. and, as elsewhere, whose vile bodies shall be made like his glorious One, Phil. 3. 21. Such as shall have spiritual, incorruptible, immortal bodies like his,
Such as shall bear his heavenly Image, ver. 49. and, as elsewhere, whose vile bodies shall be made like his glorious One, Philip 3. 21. Such as shall have spiritual, incorruptible, immortal bodies like his,
and comfortless to suppose, if it were supposeable, that this glorious Conquest of death should extend no further than the giving us a fair specious outside; and that our Mind and Spirit should not partake,
and comfortless to suppose, if it were supposable, that this glorious Conquest of death should extend no further than the giving us a fair specious outside; and that our Mind and Spirit should not partake,
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and Swallow up Death, in its utmost extent, and specially as it was opposite to that life. Death I mean, as it was so heavily incumbent upon the Minds and Spirits of Good Men themselves,
and Swallow up Death, in its utmost extent, and specially as it was opposite to that life. Death I mean, as it was so heavily incumbent upon the Minds and Spirits of Good Men themselves,
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I hope I need not tell you that tho' the Souls of men are Universally immortal in the natural sense, they are not so in the moral. Morality comprehends the means and end, Vertue and Felicity; or in terms more agreeable to our Christian Ethicks, or that are oftener heard by them that live under the Gospel, Holiness, and Blessedness. These are signify'd by Spiritual Life, or life in the spiritually-moral sense.
I hope I need not tell you that though the Souls of men Are Universally immortal in the natural sense, they Are not so in the moral. Morality comprehends the means and end, Virtue and Felicity; or in terms more agreeable to our Christian Ethics, or that Are oftener herd by them that live under the Gospel, Holiness, and Blessedness. These Are signified by Spiritual Life, or life in the spiritually-moral sense.
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or that a temper of Spirit habitually and fixedly good or evil, should be signify'd by being alive, or dead, if we consider how perfect an equivalency there is between them in the moral sense, and being naturally alive or dead.
or that a temper of Spirit habitually and fixedly good or evil, should be signified by being alive, or dead, if we Consider how perfect an equivalency there is between them in the moral sense, and being naturally alive or dead.
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The Ends of a reasonable Creatures motions, must be duty to its Maker, and felicity to it self. If all its motions be such as import constant hostility towards God, infelicity and torment to it self;
The Ends of a reasonable Creatures motions, must be duty to its Maker, and felicity to it self. If all its motions be such as import constant hostility towards God, infelicity and torment to it self;
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Therefore such are only said to be alive in a true, and the most proper sense, that are alive [ to God ] through Jesus Christ, Rom. 6. 11. Or that do yeild themselves [ to God ] as those that are alive from the dead, ver. 13. it being the proper business of their life to serve God, and enjoy him.
Therefore such Are only said to be alive in a true, and the most proper sense, that Are alive [ to God ] through jesus christ, Rom. 6. 11. Or that do yield themselves [ to God ] as those that Are alive from the dead, ver. 13. it being the proper business of their life to serve God, and enjoy him.
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Others that only live in sinful pleasure, are dead while they live, 1 Tim. 5. 6. Nor hath such a Notion of life and death been altogether strange even among Heathens, when we find it said by One of no mean note, That a wicked man is dead,
Others that only live in sinful pleasure, Are dead while they live, 1 Tim. 5. 6. Nor hath such a Notion of life and death been altogether strange even among heathens, when we find it said by One of no mean note, That a wicked man is dead,
(Besides much more that might be produc't from others of like import) and how agreeable is this passage to that Rom. 8. 6 To be carnally minded is death.
(Beside much more that might be produced from Others of like import) and how agreeable is this passage to that Rom. 8. 6 To be carnally minded is death.
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But that Death in its utmost latitude was, now, in reference to this sort of men, whom his present discourse intends, to be entirely swallow'd up in victory.
But that Death in its utmost latitude was, now, in Referente to this sort of men, whom his present discourse intends, to be entirely swallowed up in victory.
Yet Death hath spread it self thorough it and cast over it a dark and dismal shadow every where, according as Sin, which introduc'd it, is diffus'd and spread.
Yet Death hath spread it self through it and cast over it a dark and dismal shadow every where, according as since, which introduced it, is diffused and spread.
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Death is therefore mention'd as an Enemy, ver. 26. And so we understand it, Natural Death, as an Enemy to Nature; Spiritual, to Grace. In the Body numerous maladies,
Death is Therefore mentioned as an Enemy, ver. 26. And so we understand it, Natural Death, as an Enemy to Nature; Spiritual, to Grace. In the Body numerous maladies,
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and round about it, multitudes of adverse rancounters, are striving to infer Death; In, and about the Mind and Spirit, worse diseases, and Temptations have the like tendency.
and round about it, Multitudes of adverse rencounters, Are striving to infer Death; In, and about the Mind and Spirit, Worse diseases, and Temptations have the like tendency.
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Temptations I say, the mention whereof was not to be omitted, as pointing at, the Tempter, the wicked one, who first brought Sin and Death into this World of ours.
Temptations I say, the mention whereof was not to be omitted, as pointing At, the Tempter, the wicked one, who First brought since and Death into this World of ours.
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but they who are born of God, are better assisted by their Divine-keeper, in sub-ordination to whom, they are enabled effectually to keep themselves, that the wicked one (mortally) touches them not, 1 Joh. 5. 18. but,
but they who Are born of God, Are better assisted by their Divine-keeper, in subordination to whom, they Are enabled effectually to keep themselves, that the wicked one (mortally) touches them not, 1 John 5. 18. but,
So in the other a feebler light doth more and more retire and yeild, till at length it be quite swallow'd up in the victorious darkness of a black and horrid midnight.
So in the other a feebler Light does more and more retire and yield, till At length it be quite swallowed up in the victorious darkness of a black and horrid midnight.
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that vicissitudes, and alternations cease, and whether darkness and the shadow of death, or the light of life, be finally Victorious, they are so (as hath been said) for ever. With the One sort, i. e.
that vicissitudes, and alternations cease, and whither darkness and the shadow of death, or the Light of life, be finally Victorious, they Are so (as hath been said) for ever. With the One sort, i. e.
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Now Death worketh in them, and surrounds them on every side, for a while, and gains a temporary victory, over their bodily Life; which while it is doing,
Now Death works in them, and surrounds them on every side, for a while, and gains a temporary victory, over their bodily Life; which while it is doing,
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and that more noble life which is hid with Christ in God, Col. 3. 3. and of which he says, that whosoever lives and believes in him shall never die, Joh. 11. 26. becomes perfect, for it is pure Life;
and that more noble life which is hid with christ in God, Col. 3. 3. and of which he Says, that whosoever lives and believes in him shall never die, John 11. 26. becomes perfect, for it is pure Life;
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And, as Regal Power is often founded in just Conquest, they do even reign in life, by Jesus Christ, Rom. 5. 17 — 21. But for the other sort, that sorry, pitiful, dying life they have, wherein they are even dead while they live, will be swallow'd up in a victorious, eternal, Death;
And, as Regal Power is often founded in just Conquest, they do even Reign in life, by jesus christ, Rom. 5. 17 — 21. But for the other sort, that sorry, pitiful, dying life they have, wherein they Are even dead while they live, will be swallowed up in a victorious, Eternal, Death;
2. The Reasonableness of the Divine Determination, which this saying imports. And that is to be collected, by reminding who it is that hath so determined.
2. The Reasonableness of the Divine Determination, which this saying imports. And that is to be collected, by reminding who it is that hath so determined.
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The reason of his intendments, and performances, must be fetch't from himself, and the perfection of his own Nature, unto which nothing can be more agreeable.
The reason of his intendments, and performances, must be fetched from himself, and the perfection of his own Nature, unto which nothing can be more agreeable.
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as Rom. 5. 17. over so great a part of Gods Creation, it can be little sutable to him, who doth all things after the Counsel of his will, Eph. 1. 11. to let it reign for ever.
as Rom. 5. 17. over so great a part of God's Creation, it can be little suitable to him, who does all things After the Counsel of his will, Ephesians 1. 11. to let it Reign for ever.
1. Can we think it agreeable to him, to suffer such a perpetual soloecisme or incongruity within his Dominion, that when Death, by means of a most Criminal Apostasie, had made so great an inrode into the Nobler part of his Creation, i. e. had broken in amongst Creatures capable of Immortality (who indeed otherwise had not been capable of Sin) and thereby darkened the Glory which shone more brightly in such an Order of Creatures, it should be so alwayes!
1. Can we think it agreeable to him, to suffer such a perpetual solecism or incongruity within his Dominion, that when Death, by means of a most Criminal Apostasy, had made so great an inroad into the Nobler part of his Creation, i. e. had broken in among Creatures capable of Immortality (who indeed otherwise had not been capable of since) and thereby darkened the Glory which shone more brightly in such an Order of Creatures, it should be so always!
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i. e. that such a sort of Creatures should be perpetually continued, to be born, and sin, and die. Sometime, we must think, this course of things should have an end,
i. e. that such a sort of Creatures should be perpetually continued, to be born, and since, and die. Sometime, we must think, this course of things should have an end,
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It well became a self-sufficient Being, and an absolute Sovereign, to let them understand dependance, and subjection; and that their state was precarious, not his. To let them feel the cost of ungovernableness, and self-will, and the disagreeableness thereof to their condition who were not self-subsistent,
It well became a self-sufficient Being, and an absolute Sovereign, to let them understand dependence, and subjection; and that their state was precarious, not his. To let them feel the cost of governableness, and self-will, and the disagreeableness thereof to their condition who were not Self-subsistent,
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If, being put upon this trial, they would transgress, and open a way for Death to come in upon them, the real loss could only be their own, and none of his.
If, being put upon this trial, they would transgress, and open a Way for Death to come in upon them, the real loss could only be their own, and none of his.
He had no reason therefore to prevent it, by so unseasonable an interposition, as should prevent the orderly connection between duty, and felicity; i. e.
He had no reason Therefore to prevent it, by so unseasonable an interposition, as should prevent the orderly connection between duty, and felicity; i. e.
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So that it shall at last retain no Dominion over any but such as by their own choice, during a new state of trial, remain'd in an inviolable union with that Prince of Darkness and Death.
So that it shall At last retain no Dominion over any but such as by their own choice, during a new state of trial, remained in an inviolable Union with that Prince of Darkness and Death.
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2. It is not a light thing to him whose nature is Love, That without this final victory the felicity of the Redeemed should never be fully accomplisht.
2. It is not a Light thing to him whose nature is Love, That without this final victory the felicity of the Redeemed should never be Fully accomplished.
But we to whom that Revelation is vouchsaf't, cannot now but think it the most unlikely thing in the World that the design of Almighty Love should finally be defeated,
But we to whom that Revelation is vouchsafed, cannot now but think it the most unlikely thing in the World that the Design of Almighty Love should finally be defeated,
as his Wisdom, Power, Goodness, Holiness, Justice, and Truth, in the whole Conduct, and in this final issue of things! (as might be distinctly shown of each,
as his Wisdom, Power, goodness, Holiness, justice, and Truth, in the Whole Conduct, and in this final issue of things! (as might be distinctly shown of each,
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if we were not within limits.) He at first dealt with them very sutably to their natures, At length he deals with them according to his own. That it may be the Theme of Eternal Contemplation to themselves, and the whole intelligent World.
if we were not within Limits.) He At First dealt with them very suitably to their nature's, At length he deals with them according to his own. That it may be the Theme of Eternal Contemplation to themselves, and the Whole intelligent World.
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How far his ways are above their ways, and his thoughts above their thoughts, Isa. 55. And that as at first he thought it not fit to hinder them from doing as too little became such Creatures, nothing should at last hinder him from doing as became a God.
How Far his ways Are above their ways, and his thoughts above their thoughts, Isaiah 55. And that as At First he Thought it not fit to hinder them from doing as too little became such Creatures, nothing should At last hinder him from doing as became a God.
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and our Faith therein, which is the substance of what we hope for, and the evidence of what we do not see. If Faith is to assure our hearts in this matter, it must be as it relies upon his Word who can do this, and hath said he will.
and our Faith therein, which is the substance of what we hope for, and the evidence of what we do not see. If Faith is to assure our hearts in this matter, it must be as it relies upon his Word who can do this, and hath said he will.
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And there only needs this to make it most deliciously pleasant, that is, to have a comfortable perswasion concerning such, That they are part of Christs Seed, they are some of them, in reference to whom Christ is, in the most peculiar Sense, the first-fruits,
And there only needs this to make it most deliciously pleasant, that is, to have a comfortable persuasion Concerning such, That they Are part of Christ Seed, they Are Some of them, in Referente to whom christ is, in the most peculiar Sense, the Firstfruits,
And we have great reason to be so perswaded concerning that Worthy Gentlewoman, whose late Decease is the more special occasion, of this solemn Assembly at this time.
And we have great reason to be so persuaded Concerning that Worthy Gentlewoman, whose late Decease is the more special occasion, of this solemn Assembly At this time.
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She was one who, (as such as had most opportunity to observe, and best ability to judge, did reckon) had given abundant evidence of the work of Gods Saving Grace upon her own Spirit,
She was one who, (as such as had most opportunity to observe, and best ability to judge, did reckon) had given abundant evidence of the work of God's Saving Grace upon her own Spirit,
But the most practical ones she was most of all taken with, such as treated of the other state, and of the duties of Christians in the mean time in reference thereto;
But the most practical ones she was most of all taken with, such as treated of the other state, and of the duties of Christians in the mean time in Referente thereto;
future felicity, and present spiritual-mindedness, that has so certain connexion therewith, and so direct a tendency thereto, were, with her, the delightful Subjects, which she chose to read of, and meditate upon.
future felicity, and present spiritual-mindedness, that has so certain connexion therewith, and so Direct a tendency thereto, were, with her, the delightful Subject's, which she chosen to read of, and meditate upon.
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That discovery he vouchsaf't to her, as to a Favourite, to let her have some kind of pre-signification, that her passage out of this World should be very quick, whensoever it came;
That discovery he vouchsafed to her, as to a Favourite, to let her have Some kind of pre-signification, that her passage out of this World should be very quick, whensoever it Come;
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as if there were no such thing as this, that Death were certainly to be swallowed up in Victory, in an intire and compleat Victory, with reference to such a one.
as if there were no such thing as this, that Death were Certainly to be swallowed up in Victory, in an entire and complete Victory, with Referente to such a one.
But as we may any of us put in for our share, as our case may require and can admit, in what is so generally spoken with reference to Christians dying in the Lord,
But as we may any of us put in for our share, as our case may require and can admit, in what is so generally spoken with Referente to Christians dying in the Lord,
and their surviving fellow-Christians, that as yet live in him, 1 Thes. 4. from verse 13 onward to the end. So, we are directed to comfort one another therewith. (Be patient I pray you,
and their surviving fellow-Christians, that as yet live in him, 1 Thebes 4. from verse 13 onward to the end. So, we Are directed to Comfort one Another therewith. (Be patient I pray you,
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We shall be in a great promptitude and disposition of Spirit to do so, if these words be lookt upon as Divine sayings, as the words of the Living and Immortal God.
We shall be in a great promptitude and disposition of Spirit to do so, if these words be looked upon as Divine sayings, as the words of the Living and Immortal God.
But I withal think there may be somewhat of more special import tending to repress intemperate Sorrow, on such an occasion, in that of Ezekiel 24. 16. I think there may be somewhat, I say, collected, besides what was more peculiar,
But I withal think there may be somewhat of more special import tending to repress intemperate Sorrow, on such an occasion, in that of Ezekielem 24. 16. I think there may be somewhat, I say, collected, beside what was more peculiar,
I reckon that as we have seen Christians should not mourn like other men, so the Lords Prophets are not to mourn altogether, like others of his People, but somewhat more of restraint they are to put upon themselves, that they may discover an higher excellency,
I reckon that as we have seen Christians should not mourn like other men, so the lords prophets Are not to mourn altogether, like Others of his People, but somewhat more of restraint they Are to put upon themselves, that they may discover an higher excellency,
2. This should be very comfortable too, unto them that are in union with Christ, in reference to their own future death, which they are continually to expect. Death is often saying to us repeatedly,
2. This should be very comfortable too, unto them that Are in Union with christ, in Referente to their own future death, which they Are continually to expect. Death is often saying to us repeatedly,
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and set in view before their Eyes in the Gospel, such as profess to be united with Christ, who hath Life in himself, and imparts it to all that are so united;
and Set in view before their Eyes in the Gospel, such as profess to be united with christ, who hath Life in himself, and imparts it to all that Are so united;
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This is remote from what was much observed to be the Temper and Character of Primitive Christians. An Heathen Prince, who throughly understood them not, Censures them too hardly,
This is remote from what was much observed to be the Temper and Character of Primitive Christians. an Heathen Prince, who thoroughly understood them not, Censures them too hardly,
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must give us this confidence, not an opinion that we are our selves strong enough to act separately, but that knowing our relation to him, we are thorough him that loved us, more than Conquerours, or as that NONLATINALPHABET, Rom. 8. 27. may be understood to signifie;
must give us this confidence, not an opinion that we Are our selves strong enough to act separately, but that knowing our Relation to him, we Are through him that loved us, more than Conquerors, or as that, Rom. 8. 27. may be understood to signify;
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So a noted Expositor understands that word, observing how great a delight this Apostle takes, when he would heighten a matter, in the use of that particle NONLATINALPHABET.
So a noted Expositor understands that word, observing how great a delight this Apostle Takes, when he would heighten a matter, in the use of that particle.
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If a man have once drank of that water which Christ gives, it shall be in him a perpetual fountain, a well of water springing up into everlasting life. Joh. 4. 14.
If a man have once drank of that water which christ gives, it shall be in him a perpetual fountain, a well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4. 14.
if we were not in great uncertainty, and had not our hearts hanging in doubt within us about this thing. And therefore, 3dly. This saying should be Monitory to us.
if we were not in great uncertainty, and had not our hearts hanging in doubt within us about this thing. And Therefore, 3dly. This saying should be Monitory to us.
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or that which runs into Eternal Life? Things will come to this issue very shortly with us, that either death must, as to us, be swallowed up in victory, or we be swallowed up of victorious death; Nor have we any ways to ascertain our own state,
or that which runs into Eternal Life? Things will come to this issue very shortly with us, that either death must, as to us, be swallowed up in victory, or we be swallowed up of victorious death; Nor have we any ways to ascertain our own state,
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and (which is less likely) do you meet with continual and total disappointments? And doth it cause with you no qualmish thoughts? But 'tis infinitely a sadder Case if you never feel your selves begin to live, and yet are never disappointed;
and (which is less likely) do you meet with continual and total disappointments? And does it cause with you no qualmish thoughts? But it's infinitely a sadder Case if you never feel your selves begin to live, and yet Are never disappointed;
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Is the matter thus, that If you speak the Truth of your Case, you must say, I have a soul dead to all the Actions, Motions, Sensations, Injoyments, of a Divine and Spiritual life.
Is the matter thus, that If you speak the Truth of your Case, you must say, I have a soul dead to all the Actions, Motions, Sensations, Enjoyments, of a Divine and Spiritual life.
And shall it be always thus, by our own Consent, with any of us? We have however the rational, intellectual Life, and can think: Do we think 'tis fit for us to rest satisfy'd,
And shall it be always thus, by our own Consent, with any of us? We have however the rational, intellectual Life, and can think: Do we think it's fit for us to rest satisfied,
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and secure, in such a state? What? satisfy'd in the midst of Death? such a Death? while we are capable of apprehending at once, the horror, the danger, and the remedibleness of our Case? What will this come to? It can only be Holy, Divine Life that must be Victorious over Death, as the warring, opposite principle:
and secure, in such a state? What? satisfied in the midst of Death? such a Death? while we Are capable of apprehending At once, the horror, the danger, and the remedibleness of our Case? What will this come to? It can only be Holy, Divine Life that must be Victorious over Death, as the warring, opposite principle:
If there be nothing to oppose it, what shall Conquer? Death is in that Case Total, and upon such termes, till Life begin to spring in thy Soul, thou must reckon it likely to be Eternal. Yet let none so mistake as to imagine this Life an Enthusiastical thing, that must discover it self in rapturous, extatical motions,
If there be nothing to oppose it, what shall Conquer? Death is in that Case Total, and upon such terms, till Life begin to spring in thy Soul, thou must reckon it likely to be Eternal. Yet let none so mistake as to imagine this Life an Enthusiastical thing, that must discover it self in rapturous, ecstatical motions,
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an untoward one; and might at first be an amazing spectacle, even to the Blessed Angels themselves, to behold so great a revolt in Heaven: and afterwards, to take notice of an intelligent world, of Creatures beneath them, successively, thorough one first, delinquent, drawn in,
an untoward one; and might At First be an amazing spectacle, even to the Blessed Angels themselves, to behold so great a revolt in Heaven: and afterwards, to take notice of an intelligent world, of Creatures beneath them, successively, through one First, delinquent, drawn in,
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Committing such Wasts, making such desolations, from Age to Age, in so great a part of the Creation of God! But there are many alleviating Considerations, that should compose our Spirits to a rational quietude,
Committing such Wasts, making such desolations, from Age to Age, in so great a part of the Creation of God! But there Are many alleviating Considerations, that should compose our Spirits to a rational quietude,
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1. Do but consider how minute a part of the Creation of God, this Globe, this point, this punctilio, rather, of our earth is, where death has reigned, and so long had place.
1. Do but Consider how minute a part of the Creation of God, this Globe, this point, this punctilio, rather, of our earth is, where death has reigned, and so long had place.
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When, upon one single Mole-Hill, you see the brisk motions and efforts of so many hundred Lives, you have reason to apprehend there is a great deal of Vitality about this little spot of Earth.
When, upon one single Mole-Hill, you see the brisk motions and efforts of so many hundred Lives, you have reason to apprehend there is a great deal of Vitality about this little spot of Earth.
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3. Consider and Collect how probable it is, that as we go higher and higher, the nobler and finer parts of Gods Creation, must be much more replenished with a nobler and more excellent sort of life.
3. Consider and Collect how probable it is, that as we go higher and higher, the Nobler and finer parts of God's Creation, must be much more replenished with a Nobler and more excellent sort of life.
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It is very unreasonable to think, that this Clod of Earth should be so full of Life and that in higher and purer Regions, there should not be a richer plenitude of life,
It is very unreasonable to think, that this Clod of Earth should be so full of Life and that in higher and Purer Regions, there should not be a Richer plenitude of life,
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When we are told, Eph. 4. 10. our Lord Jesus Christ is ascended far above all heavens, as it were a fond attempt to pretend to count them so it were rash Philosophizing, to go about to describe them.
When we Are told, Ephesians 4. 10. our Lord jesus christ is ascended Far above all heavens, as it were a found attempt to pretend to count them so it were rash Philosophizing, to go about to describe them.
But can we suppose them spacious, wild Wasts? Or not suppose them replenished with numberless numbers of excellent Creatures that in their confirmed state, fear no Death.
But can we suppose them spacious, wild Wasts? Or not suppose them replenished with numberless numbers of excellent Creatures that in their confirmed state, Fear no Death.
And continually pay a willing, joyful Homage to their Great Preserver. For every knee must bow to him, of things in heaven, Phil. 2. 10. And when we are told, Eph. 1. 20, 21. God hath set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, far above all Principality, and Power,
And continually pay a willing, joyful Homage to their Great Preserver. For every knee must bow to him, of things in heaven, Philip 2. 10. And when we Are told, Ephesians 1. 20, 21. God hath Set him At his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all Principality, and Power,
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and ample Regions, fully Peopled, with immortal Inhabitants, that reign in life, in a more excellent sense. For it being said our Lord ascended far above all Heavens, that he might fill all things, Eph. 4. 10. This must suppose sutable Recipients. And if his influences reach down in such plenty to our minute Earth (as ver. 11, 12, 13.) how copious are they here! 5thly.
and ample Regions, Fully Peopled, with immortal Inhabitants, that Reign in life, in a more excellent sense. For it being said our Lord ascended Far above all Heavens, that he might fill all things, Ephesians 4. 10. This must suppose suitable Recipients. And if his influences reach down in such plenty to our minute Earth (as ver. 11, 12, 13.) how copious Are they Here! 5thly.
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even among us, over whom death has reigned; and there are great numbers, that having received abundance of Grace, and of the gift of righteousness, shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ, Rom. 5. 17. Here's supposed a Kingdom, with a Counter-Kingdom,
even among us, over whom death has reigned; and there Are great numbers, that having received abundance of Grace, and of the gift of righteousness, shall Reign in life by one, jesus christ, Rom. 5. 17. Here's supposed a Kingdom, with a Counter-Kingdom,
but another, that brings in righteousness and life. And that here, even in this lower Region, The Redeemer should have so large a Portion (we know not how large!) This very much narrows the confines of Death.
but Another, that brings in righteousness and life. And that Here, even in this lower Region, The Redeemer should have so large a Portion (we know not how large!) This very much narrows the confines of Death.
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The Grace of God made a difference, not to be quarrell'd at, when striving with many, it is victorious with some. But of those with whom it is not so, it must be said,
The Grace of God made a difference, not to be quarreled At, when striving with many, it is victorious with Some. But of those with whom it is not so, it must be said,
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But in the future state of things, when time has run to its period, and the Affairs of it are shut up by the final Judgment, Death and Hell are now to be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, which is the second Death, Rev. 20. 14. All death is now to be gathered into Death, Hell, into Heil.
But in the future state of things, when time has run to its Period, and the Affairs of it Are shut up by the final Judgement, Death and Hell Are now to be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, which is the second Death, Rev. 20. 14. All death is now to be gathered into Death, Hell, into Heil.
A plain further proof (by the way) the Apostle intended Death also, in the moral Sense. And the insulting Enquiry, Where is it? implies 'tis not any where to be found,
A plain further proof (by the Way) the Apostle intended Death also, in the moral Sense. And the insulting Enquiry, Where is it? Implies it's not any where to be found,
Which also the Phrase of swallowing up, doth with great Emphasis express. And this compleats the vindication of Providence, i. e. in this whole Affair;
Which also the Phrase of swallowing up, does with great Emphasis express. And this completes the vindication of Providence, i. e. in this Whole Affair;
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For by this means, as his Wisdom, Power and Goodness, are most highly illustrated, so the trial of his Peoples Faith (the great Instrument of this their Victory,
For by this means, as his Wisdom, Power and goodness, Are most highly illustrated, so the trial of his Peoples Faith (the great Instrument of this their Victory,
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as well as of that over the world, 1 Joh. 5. 4) is found unto praise, honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 4. 7. And they find, what, by patient continuance in well-doing, they were enjoyn'd to seek, (which shews they were not vainly put upon so noble a pursuit) Honour, Glory, Immortality, to their actual attainment of Eternal Life, Rom. 2. 7.
as well as of that over the world, 1 John 5. 4) is found unto praise, honour and glory At the appearing of jesus christ, 1 Pet. 4. 7. And they find, what, by patient Continuance in welldoing, they were enjoined to seek, (which shows they were not vainly put upon so noble a pursuit) Honour, Glory, Immortality, to their actual attainment of Eternal Life, Rom. 2. 7.
surely we should be tuning our Instruments, and labouring to get our Hearts into a frame to sing the NONLATINALPHABET the triumphant song, ver. 55, 56. and conclude it,
surely we should be tuning our Instruments, and labouring to get our Hearts into a frame to sing the the triumphant song, ver. 55, 56. and conclude it,
