when her pleased looks were wont to shew what delight she took, to have many share in those great Advantages, wherein she had a more peculiar Interest:
when her pleased looks were wont to show what delight she took, to have many share in those great Advantages, wherein she had a more peculiar Interest:
And our own prudence should hereupon advance one step further, and apprehend it a most covetable thing, that the temper of our minds might comply with this unalterable state of our case.
And our own prudence should hereupon advance one step further, and apprehend it a most covetable thing, that the temper of our minds might comply with this unalterable state of our case.
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But, in the Text, the Apostle asserts two things concerning the temper of his Spirit in reference to Death. His Confidence, and Complacency, NONLATINALPHABET 1. His Confidence ; or his Courage and Fortitude.
But, in the Text, the Apostle asserts two things Concerning the temper of his Spirit in Referente to Death. His Confidence, and Complacency, 1. His Confidence; or his Courage and Fortitude.
And declared the kind of that knowledg, (viz. which he had of that presence of the Lord, whereof he was deprived, by being present in the Body) that is, that it was the knowledg of Faith, not of Sight, Vers. 7. Now here he adds;
And declared the kind of that knowledge, (viz. which he had of that presence of the Lord, whereof he was deprived, by being present in the Body) that is, that it was the knowledge of Faith, not of Sighed, Vers. 7. Now Here he adds;
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We are confident, I say. It notes a deliberate courage. And the fixedness of it; that it was not a suddain Fit; a passion soon over. He had said above NONLATINALPHABET.
We Are confident, I say. It notes a deliberate courage. And the fixedness of it; that it was not a sudden Fit; a passion soon over. He had said above.
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We would venture upon a thousand Deaths, if the matter were left entirely to our own Option, rather than be thus with-held any longer from the Presence of our blessed Lord;
We would venture upon a thousand Death's, if the matter were left entirely to our own Option, rather than be thus withheld any longer from the Presence of our blessed Lord;
and his supream and holy Will must in all things determine ours. Therefore 'tis immediately subjoin'd in the midst of this high transport, vers. 9. Wherefore we labour, that whether present or absent, we might be accepted of him, or, well-pleasing to him, (NONLATINALPHABET).
and his supreme and holy Will must in all things determine ours. Therefore it's immediately subjoined in the midst of this high transport, vers. 9. Wherefore we labour, that whither present or absent, we might be accepted of him, or, Well-pleasing to him, ().
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Otherwise, and for his own part, and as to what concern'd his own inclination singly, and in the divided sense, the Apostle to his confidence doth 2 ly, add complacency.
Otherwise, and for his own part, and as to what concerned his own inclination singly, and in the divided sense, the Apostle to his confidence does 2 lie, add complacency.
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The word, whence comes the NONLATINALPHABET often ascrib'd to God in Scripture; which signifies the high satisfaction he takes in all his Purposes and Determinations. The NONLATINALPHABET Ephes. 1.5. is certainly no tautology, but speaks how perfectly and pleasingly he agrees, and (as it were) consents with himself in all that ever he had resolv'd on.
The word, whence comes the often ascribed to God in Scripture; which signifies the high satisfaction he Takes in all his Purposes and Determinations. The Ephesians 1.5. is Certainly no tautology, but speaks how perfectly and pleasingly he agrees, and (as it were) consents with himself in all that ever he had resolved on.
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but of our highest joy and pleasure. According as we find it was with the Psalmist in the same case, (which though it had a further meaning in reference to Christ, had a true meaning as to himself also);
but of our highest joy and pleasure. According as we find it was with the Psalmist in the same case, (which though it had a further meaning in Referente to christ, had a true meaning as to himself also);
But both have reference to it in its concomitancy, or tendency, viz. as absence from the Body should be accompanied (or be immediately followed) with being present with the Lord.
But both have Referente to it in its concomitancy, or tendency, viz. as absence from the Body should be accompanied (or be immediately followed) with being present with the Lord.
i. e. If it were true, that the original state of humane Spirits, was the same with that of Angels, (which this is no fit season to dispute against) and that by their own fault, some way or other, they lapsed and slid down into grosser matter,
i. e. If it were true, that the original state of humane Spirits, was the same with that of Angels, (which this is no fit season to dispute against) and that by their own fault, Some Way or other, they lapsed and slid down into grosser matter,
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And whereas he tells us, Vers. 4. That which he groaned for, was not to be unclothed, but clothed upon: That being unclothed, doth not mean the act, but the state, i. e.
And whereas he tells us, Vers. 4. That which he groaned for, was not to be unclothed, but clothed upon: That being unclothed, does not mean the act, but the state, i. e.
The Particle NONLATINALPHABET, admits to be read, since that, in as much as, or, for truly: and so the 2 d and 3 d Verses will be connected thus: In this, i. e.
The Particle, admits to be read, since that, in as much as, or, for truly: and so the 2 worser and 3 worser Verses will be connected thus: In this, i. e.
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of Heaven, or sutable to Heaven, (NONLATINALPHABET denotes here, as often, the Matter whereof a thing is formed and made) a Body made up of an heavenly material;
of Heaven, or suitable to Heaven, (denotes Here, as often, the Matter whereof a thing is formed and made) a Body made up of an heavenly material;
and commodious, and fitter for the uses of a glorified Soul, (which hath its own more inward clothing peculiar to it self, in respect whereof that of such a Body would be an additional one, a superinvestiture, as the word NONLATINALPHABET imports) his desire is thus limited and modified for this reason.
and commodious, and fitter for the uses of a glorified Soul, (which hath its own more inward clothing peculiar to it self, in respect whereof that of such a Body would be an additional one, a superinvestiture, as the word imports) his desire is thus limited and modified for this reason.
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For was it only an entrance into Glory he desired, and not continuance in a glorified state? Nor can this being unclothed (much less) refer as an act to the present clothing of this earthly Body,
For was it only an Entrance into Glory he desired, and not Continuance in a glorified state? Nor can this being unclothed (much less) refer as an act to the present clothing of this earthly Body,
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He did only covet to be absent from this Body, (gross and terrene as now it was) that he might be present with the Lord, with which he found being in such a Body, and in the several accompanying Circumstances of this bodily state, to be inconsistent.
He did only covet to be absent from this Body, (gross and terrene as now it was) that he might be present with the Lord, with which he found being in such a Body, and in the several accompanying circumstances of this bodily state, to be inconsistent.
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Wherefore it was a terrestrial Body, (the earthly House of this Tabernacle, as 'tis Vers. 1.) which he was now better pleased to quit upon this account.
Wherefore it was a terrestrial Body, (the earthly House of this Tabernacle, as it's Vers. 1.) which he was now better pleased to quit upon this account.
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And between which his mind might be supposed, as it were, to have been before (at least in order of Nature before ) in some suspence, till at last it come so complacentially to incline,
And between which his mind might be supposed, as it were, to have been before (At least in order of Nature before) in Some suspense, till At last it come so complacentially to incline,
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1 st, There are here two principal terms between which the motion and inclination of such a Mind lies, from the One to the Other. The Lord, and The Body.
1 Saint, There Are Here two principal terms between which the motion and inclination of such a Mind lies, from the One to the Other. The Lord, and The Body.
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What so much a-kin are a Mind, and a piece of Earth, a Clod, and a Thought, that they should be thus affiix'd to one another? or that there should be such a thing in Nature as thinking Clay!
What so much akin Are a Mind, and a piece of Earth, a Clod, and a Thought, that they should be thus affiixed to one Another? or that there should be such a thing in Nature as thinking Clay!
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and how more highly venerable, as this is a Sacred Mystery! And who would not admire at their proud disdainful folly, that while they cannot explain the Vnion between the Soul and Body, are ready to jeer at their just, humble,
and how more highly venerable, as this is a Sacred Mystery! And who would not admire At their proud disdainful folly, that while they cannot explain the union between the Soul and Body, Are ready to jeer At their just, humble,
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And these things familiarize and habituate us to this World, and make us, as it were, One with it. There is, particularly, a bodily People, as is intimated in the Text, that we are associated with by our being in the Body.
And these things familiarize and habituate us to this World, and make us, as it were, One with it. There is, particularly, a bodily People, as is intimated in the Text, that we Are associated with by our being in the Body.
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The words NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, in this Verse, (and the same are used Vers. the 6 th and 9 th) signify there is such a People of which we are,
The words and, in this Verse, (and the same Are used Vers. the 6 that and 9 that) signify there is such a People of which we Are,
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NONLATINALPHABET is civis, incola, or indigena, an Inhabitant, or Native among this or that People, as NONLATINALPHABET is peregrinus, one that lives abroad and is severed from the People he belonged unto.
is civis, Inhabitant, or indigena, an Inhabitant, or Native among this or that People, as is Peregrinus, one that lives abroad and is severed from the People he belonged unto.
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So that the case here is, Are we willing to be dispeopled from this bodily sort of People, and peopled with that incorporeal sort, the World, and community of Spirits?
So that the case Here is, are we willing to be dispeopled from this bodily sort of People, and peopled with that incorporeal sort, the World, and community of Spirits?
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which were given to me, and for which I offered up my own Soul. I have visited thee in thy low and abject State, said to thee in thy Blood, Live, have inspired th•• with an heavenly, sacred, divine Life, the Root,
which were given to me, and for which I offered up my own Soul. I have visited thee in thy low and abject State, said to thee in thy Blood, Live, have inspired th•• with an heavenly, sacred, divine Life, the Root,
I am the Resurrection and the Life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live, John 11.25. Never fear to venture thy self with me, nor to commit thy Body to my after-care.
I am the Resurrection and the Life; he that Believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live, John 11.25. Never Fear to venture thy self with me, nor to commit thy Body to my aftercare.
An earthly sordid Soul, when the overture is made to it of such a translation, will be ready to say as the Shunamite did to the Prophet, when he offered to speak for her to the King, (perhaps that her Husband might be called to Court,
an earthly sordid Soul, when the overture is made to it of such a Translation, will be ready to say as the Shunamite did to the Prophet, when he offered to speak for her to the King, (perhaps that her Husband might be called to Court,
Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children, Brothers and Sisters, all dwelling in Bodies alike, cohabiting, eating and drinking daily, and conversing together.
Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children, Brother's and Sisters, all Dwelling in Bodies alike, cohabiting, eating and drinking daily, and conversing together.
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Nescio quâ natale Solum dulcedine — 'Tis by an unexpressible pleasure and sweetness, that the People of one Country are as it were linkt and held together.
Nescio quâ Natale Solum dulcedine — It's by an unexpressible pleasure and sweetness, that the People of one Country Are as it were linked and held together.
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this is none of my Country, I seek a better, and am here but a Pilgrim and Stranger; This is none of my People? So it was with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that conversed in the earthly Canaan,
this is none of my Country, I seek a better, and am Here but a Pilgrim and Stranger; This is none of my People? So it was with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that conversed in the earthly Canaan,
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And accordingly you find it said of each of them in their Story, when they quite left this World (as also of Moses and Aaron afterwards) that they were gathered to their People. A People that were more their own. And surely,
And accordingly you find it said of each of them in their Story, when they quite left this World (as also of Moses and Aaron afterwards) that they were gathered to their People. A People that were more their own. And surely,
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We must understand this was not the Congregation of the Dead to which these were gathered, otherwise than in a low, relative sense, as to us only, and our World.
We must understand this was not the Congregation of the Dead to which these were gathered, otherwise than in a low, relative sense, as to us only, and our World.
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4 thly, It is again to be taken in to the state of this case, that we have, one way or other, actual present Notices of both the States, which both sorts of Objects, that stand in this competition, belong unto.
4 thly, It is again to be taken in to the state of this case, that we have, one Way or other, actual present Notices of both the States, which both sorts of Objects, that stand in this competition, belong unto.
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6 thly, That it cannot but be apprehended, that tho the one sort of things hath the faster hold; the other sort are things of greater value. The one hath the more entire present possession of us; the other, the better right.
6 thly, That it cannot but be apprehended, that though the one sort of things hath the faster hold; the other sort Are things of greater valve. The one hath the more entire present possession of us; the other, the better right.
The one whereof copes with the evil, of being severed from the Body. The other entertains the good of being present with the Lord. Therefore this is the sense of a pious Soul in the present case, q. d. I do indeed love this Body well,
The one whereof copes with the evil, of being severed from the Body. The other entertains the good of being present with the Lord. Therefore this is the sense of a pious Soul in the present case, q. worser. I do indeed love this Body well,
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and what is this Body to me? What is it as an Object of Love, in comparison of being with the Lord? What is Death to me as an Object of Fear, in comparison of being absent from the Lord? Which is a Death many thousand times more deadly than the other. III. The agreeableness of this temper to the general frame and complexion of an holy Soul as such.
and what is this Body to me? What is it as an Object of Love, in comparison of being with the Lord? What is Death to me as an Object of fear, in comparison of being absent from the Lord? Which is a Death many thousand times more deadly than the other. III. The agreeableness of this temper to the general frame and complexion of an holy Soul as such.
Which will appear, if we consider, 1. What sort of frame or impression, in the general, that is, that doth distinguish a sincerely pious Person from another Man. 2 ly, The more eminent Principles in particular that are constituent of it,
Which will appear, if we Consider, 1. What sort of frame or impression, in the general, that is, that does distinguish a sincerely pious Person from Another Man. 2 lie, The more eminent Principles in particular that Are constituent of it,
It is the effect of a Creation, (as Scripture often speaks) by which the Man becomes a new Creature, and hath a Nature peculiar to him, as other Creatures have:
It is the Effect of a Creation, (as Scripture often speaks) by which the Man becomes a new Creature, and hath a Nature peculiar to him, as other Creatures have:
Now who can think but what is so peculiarly from God, a touch and impress from him, upon an intelligent Subject, should, with design, choice and complacency, tend to him,
Now who can think but what is so peculiarly from God, a touch and Impress from him, upon an intelligent Subject, should, with Design, choice and complacency, tend to him,
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and make the Soul do so? Especially, when it is so purposely design'd for Remedy of the Apostacy, wherein Men are revolted and gone off from him? Will he suffer himself to be defeated in a Design, upon which he is so industriously intent? Or is it supposable the All-wise God should so mistake himself,
and make the Soul do so? Especially, when it is so purposely designed for Remedy of the Apostasy, wherein Men Are revolted and gone off from him? Will he suffer himself to be defeated in a Design, upon which he is so industriously intent? Or is it supposable the Alwise God should so mistake himself,
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but this Impression of God, upon the Soul, must have principal reference to our final State. It is a kind of Nature, and must therefore tend to what is most perfect in its own kind.
but this Impression of God, upon the Soul, must have principal Referente to our final State. It is a kind of Nature, and must Therefore tend to what is most perfect in its own kind.
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and the success of this his own Work. By it we are said to be alive to God through Jesus Christ, Rom. 6.11. To turn, and move, and act towards him, as many Scriptures speak.
and the success of this his own Work. By it we Are said to be alive to God through jesus christ, Rom. 6.11. To turn, and move, and act towards him, as many Scriptures speak.
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We are said to be begotten again [ to a lively hope ] 1 Pet. 1.3. (Where Hope is taken objectively, as the following words shew) to an Inheritance incorruptible, undefiled,
We Are said to be begotten again [ to a lively hope ] 1 Pet. 1.3. (Where Hope is taken objectively, as the following words show) to an Inheritance incorruptible, undefiled,
And when, elsewhere, it had been said, Every one that doth Righteousness is born of him, 1 John 2. ult. There is immediately subjoined, Chap. 3.1, 2. a description of the future Blessedness;
And when, elsewhere, it had been said, Every one that does Righteousness is born of him, 1 John 2. ult. There is immediately subjoined, Chap. 3.1, 2. a description of the future Blessedness;
Nor need we look further than this Context for evidence, that this divine Impression upon the Soul hath this reference. For when, Vers. 4. the Apostle had avow'd the fervor of his desire after that state wherein Mortality should be swallowed up of Life, he immediately adds, Vers. 5. Now he that hath wrought us to this self-same thing, is God, &c. And indeed,
Nor need we look further than this Context for evidence, that this divine Impression upon the Soul hath this Referente. For when, Vers. 4. the Apostle had avowed the fervor of his desire After that state wherein Mortality should be swallowed up of Life, he immediately adds, Vers. 5. Now he that hath wrought us to this selfsame thing, is God, etc. And indeed,
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after that transforming touch, the great Business of such a Soul in this World, is but a dressing it self for the Divine Presence, a preparation for that state, wherein we are for ever to be with the Lord.
After that transforming touch, the great Business of such a Soul in this World, is but a dressing it self for the Divine Presence, a preparation for that state, wherein we Are for ever to be with the Lord.
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The other the motive, and fruitive. And these, though they have their other manifold References, have yet, both, their final to that state of absence from this Body, and presence with the Lord ;
The other the motive, and fruitive. And these, though they have their other manifold References, have yet, both, their final to that state of absence from this Body, and presence with the Lord;
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But are you unwilling to die and enjoy it? Or, upon supposition you should, are you willing? This is all that we make Characteristical, and distinguishing.
But Are you unwilling to die and enjoy it? Or, upon supposition you should, Are you willing? This is all that we make Characteristical, and distinguishing.
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There is no doubt there was this more peculiar to him, (and to Persons in such a capacity and station as his was) viz. As he was an Apostle, he was one that had seen the Lord, which was a qualification for the more special Work of that Office.
There is no doubt there was this more peculiar to him, (and to Persons in such a capacity and station as his was) viz. As he was an Apostle, he was one that had seen the Lord, which was a qualification for the more special Work of that Office.
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Whereupon he was as an Eye-witness, to testify of his Resurrection ; upon which so great a stress lay, in asserting the Truth of the Christian Religion,
Whereupon he was as an Eyewitness, to testify of his Resurrection; upon which so great a stress lay, in asserting the Truth of the Christian Religion,
with the Christian Church in the World, (for we cannot suppose he was to continue at Philippi ) for the furtherance of the common Cause of the Christian Faith, which was their common Joy, (and which would no doubt be increased intensively and extensively at once);
with the Christian Church in the World, (for we cannot suppose he was to continue At Philippi) for the furtherance of the Common Cause of the Christian Faith, which was their Common Joy, (and which would no doubt be increased intensively and extensively At once);
And so entirely was he devoted to the Christian Interest, that wherein he saw he might be so peculiarly serviceable to it, he expresses a well-pleasedness to be so,
And so entirely was he devoted to the Christian Interest, that wherein he saw he might be so peculiarly serviceable to it, he Expresses a Well-pleasedness to be so,
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But as to what there is in this Instance, that is common and imitable to the generality of Christians, it is no other than what we press from the Text we have in hand:
But as to what there is in this Instance, that is Common and imitable to the generality of Christians, it is no other than what we press from the Text we have in hand:
But we have, withal, little reason to think we can do God greater service, or glorify him more here, than above. There is indeed other Service to be done below, which is necessary in its own kind, and must (and shall) be done by some or other.
But we have, withal, little reason to think we can do God greater service, or Glorify him more Here, than above. There is indeed other Service to be done below, which is necessary in its own kind, and must (and shall) be done by Some or other.
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But is our Service fit, in point of excellency, and value, to be compared with that of glorified Spirits in the upper Regions? We serve God by doing his Will, vvhich is (sure) most perfectly done above. And our glorifying him, is to acknowledg and adore his glorious Excellencies.
But is our Service fit, in point of excellency, and valve, to be compared with that of glorified Spirits in the upper Regions? We serve God by doing his Will, which is (sure) most perfectly done above. And our glorifying him, is to acknowledge and adore his glorious Excellencies.
And what is our little point of Earth, or any service that can be performed by us here, in comparison of the spacious Heavens, and the noble Employments of those glorious Orders of Creatures above, which all bear their parts in the great Affairs of the vast and widely extended Heavenly Kingdom? We might as well suppose, that,
And what is our little point of Earth, or any service that can be performed by us Here, in comparison of the spacious Heavens, and the noble Employments of those glorious Order of Creatures above, which all bear their parts in the great Affairs of the vast and widely extended Heavenly Kingdom? We might as well suppose, that,
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because there is in a Prince's Family, employment below-stairs for Cooks and Butlers, or such-like Underlings, that therefore their service is more considerable,
Because there is in a Prince's Family, employment below-stairs for Cooks and Butlers, or suchlike Underlings, that Therefore their service is more considerable,
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Ours is a compounded Nature. That is not simply unnatural that is contrary to an inferior Nature, and agreeable to a Superior. The most deeply fundamental Law of the intellectual Nature in us, was to be most addicted to the supream Good.
Ours is a compounded Nature. That is not simply unnatural that is contrary to an inferior Nature, and agreeable to a Superior. The most deeply fundamental Law of the intellectual Nature in us, was to be most addicted to the supreme Good.
1. We see here, from the immediate connexion between being absent from the Body, and present with the Lord, there is no place for the intervening sleep of the separate Soul. Can such a presence with the Lord,
1. We see Here, from the immediate connexion between being absent from the Body, and present with the Lord, there is no place for the intervening sleep of the separate Soul. Can such a presence with the Lord,
as is here meant, consist with sleeping? Or is sleeping more desirable than the converse with him our present state admits? But of this much is said elsewhere.
as is Here meant, consist with sleeping? Or is sleeping more desirable than the converse with him our present state admits? But of this much is said elsewhere.
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How like in sound is this to Animus cujusque is quisque? Or, That the Soul is the Man? I would not indeed drive this so high as some Platonists are wont to do,
How like in found is this to Animus cujusque is Quisque? Or, That the Soul is the Man? I would not indeed drive this so high as Some Platonists Are wont to do,
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Nor do therefore think the Body is no more to him, than our Clothes to the Body, because the Apostle in this context uses that similitude. For that is not to be conceived otherwise than (as is usual in such illustrations) with dissimilitude. A vital Union must be acknowledged;
Nor do Therefore think the Body is no more to him, than our Clothes to the Body, Because the Apostle in this context uses that similitude. For that is not to be conceived otherwise than (as is usual in such illustrations) with dissimilitude. A vital union must be acknowledged;
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Only neither is it agreeable with their self-debasing thoughts, that seem to make the Body the more considerable part of themselves, that measure good and evil by it,
Only neither is it agreeable with their self-debasing thoughts, that seem to make the Body the more considerable part of themselves, that measure good and evil by it,
as well as an NONLATINALPHABET, an inner Man, and an outer. That the latter may be decaying when the other is renew'd day by day. That the Father of our Spirits may often see cause to let our flesh suffer, (and, at last, perish) for the advantage of our Spirits, Heb. 12.9, 10. (So distinct are their Interests and Gratifications, and sometimes inconsistent).
as well as an, an inner Man, and an outer. That the latter may be decaying when the other is renewed day by day. That the Father of our Spirits may often see cause to let our Flesh suffer, (and, At last, perish) for the advantage of our Spirits, Hebrew 12.9, 10. (So distinct Are their Interests and Gratifications, and sometime inconsistent).
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And how reproveable by some more noble-minded Pagans that had better learn'd the Precept, inculcated by some of them, of reverencing themselves. Of whom we find one speaking with a sort of disdain;
And how reprovable by Some more noble-minded Pagans that had better learned the Precept, inculcated by Some of them, of reverencing themselves. Of whom we find one speaking with a sort of disdain;
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Is this Body, I? Another saying, He might be kill'd and not hurt ; and upbraiding to his Friends their ignorance, when they enquired how he would be buried.
Is this Body, I? another saying, He might be killed and not hurt; and upbraiding to his Friends their ignorance, when they inquired how he would be buried.
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and we are sure he pleases himself, for what can induce him, or make it possible to him to do any thing against his own pleasure? We are too apt to consider our own interest and satisfaction apart from theirs, and God 's in such cases.
and we Are sure he Pleases himself, for what can induce him, or make it possible to him to do any thing against his own pleasure? We Are too apt to Consider our own Interest and satisfaction apart from theirs, and God is in such cases.
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And hence is that too vulgar and practical error among many very serious Christians, That when such as are dear to them are taken away, they reckon their thoughts are to be principally employed, in considering such a thing as afflictive, or punitive to them. 'Tis true, that the affliction of that, as well as of any other kind, should put us upon very serious enquiry,
And hence is that too Vulgar and practical error among many very serious Christians, That when such as Are dear to them Are taken away, they reckon their thoughts Are to be principally employed, in considering such a thing as afflictive, or punitive to them. It's true, that the affliction of that, as well as of any other kind, should put us upon very serious enquiry,
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But that ought, upon all occasions, to be principally considered in any case, that is principal. As God did not make such a Creature principally to please me,
But that ought, upon all occasions, to be principally considered in any case, that is principal. As God did not make such a Creature principally to please me,
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but even where there is a willingness to live too, upon a valuable consideration, as this Apostle doth elsewhere express himself, viz. in the place before noted;
but even where there is a willingness to live too, upon a valuable consideration, as this Apostle does elsewhere express himself, viz. in the place before noted;
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and how easily the Divine Pleasure could reconcile him to Life, notwithstanding what is said in the Text, is sufficiently signified in the words immediately following it.
and how Easily the Divine Pleasure could reconcile him to Life, notwithstanding what is said in the Text, is sufficiently signified in the words immediately following it.
That is not surely from the power of Nature, that is so much against it, as the stream of Nature now runs, i. e. that a Man should be willing to be plucked in pieces, and severed from himself! And we see, Vers. 5. whereto it is expresly ascribed, He that hath wrought us to the self-same thing, is God.
That is not surely from the power of Nature, that is so much against it, as the stream of Nature now runs, i. e. that a Man should be willing to be plucked in Pieces, and severed from himself! And we see, Vers. 5. whereto it is expressly ascribed, He that hath wrought us to the selfsame thing, is God.
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6 thly, How black is their Character, and how sad their State, that are more addicted to the Body, and this bodily life, than to the Lord, and that holy blessed Life we are to partake in with him!
6 thly, How black is their Character, and how sad their State, that Are more addicted to the Body, and this bodily life, than to the Lord, and that holy blessed Life we Are to partake in with him!
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Who could ever, by their love of this bodily Life, procure it to be perpetuated? or by their dread of Mortality, make themselves Immortal? Have not others, in all former Ages, lov'd the Body and this World as much? and what is become of them? Hath not Death still swept the Stage from Generation to Generation? and taken all away, willingly or unwillingly? To have all my good bound up in what I cannot keep!
Who could ever, by their love of this bodily Life, procure it to be perpetuated? or by their dread of Mortality, make themselves Immortal? Have not Others, in all former Ages, loved the Body and this World as much? and what is become of them? Hath not Death still swept the Stage from Generation to Generation? and taken all away, willingly or unwillingly? To have all my good bound up in what I cannot keep!
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The serious effectual endeavour of being, to a just degree, alienated from the Body, and of having the undue Love represt and wrought down of this bodily Life.
The serious effectual endeavour of being, to a just degree, alienated from the Body, and of having the undue Love repressed and wrought down of this bodily Life.
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Who are they that they should desire the Day of the Lord? a Day of such gloominess and darkness, as it is likely, should it now dawn, to prove to them? No;
Who Are they that they should desire the Day of the Lord? a Day of such gloominess and darkness, as it is likely, should it now dawn, to prove to them? No;
And since, as hath been said, there are two terms between which the inclination and motion of our Souls, in this case, must lie from the one to the other, viz. the Body, and the Lord, life in the Body, and with the Lord. Let such things be considered on both hands,
And since, as hath been said, there Are two terms between which the inclination and motion of our Souls, in this case, must lie from the one to the other, viz. the Body, and the Lord, life in the Body, and with the Lord. Let such things be considered on both hands,
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So as that all things being considered, and upon the whole, this may be the reasonable and self-justifying result, to be well pleased rather to be absent from the Body,
So as that all things being considered, and upon the Whole, this may be the reasonable and Self-justifying result, to be well pleased rather to be absent from the Body,
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Religion it self made subservient to fleshly Interest, and thence is the occasion of many a bloody Contest, of Oppressions, Persecutions, and Violences;
Religion it self made subservient to fleshly Interest, and thence is the occasion of many a bloody Contest, of Oppressions, Persecutions, and Violences;
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or, being unable to suffer some lesser bodily Inconveniences, apostatize, and abandon their Religion, whereby that, and their Souls too, become Sacrifices to the safety and accommodation of an idoliz'd lump of Clay!
or, being unable to suffer Some lesser bodily Inconveniences, apostatise, and abandon their Religion, whereby that, and their Souls too, become Sacrifices to the safety and accommodation of an idolized lump of Clay!
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Nor can it be doubted, at this time of day, and after the experience of so many Ages, wherein Christianity hath been so visibly and grosly carnaliz'd,
Nor can it be doubted, At this time of day, and After the experience of so many Ages, wherein Christianity hath been so visibly and grossly carnalized,
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How plain is it, that they who desire to make a fair shew in the Flesh, to strut in pomp, to glitter in secular grandieur and splendor, to live in unrebuked sensual ease and fulness, are the Men that would constrain others to their carnal Observances! Men that serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own Bellies.
How plain is it, that they who desire to make a fair show in the Flesh, to strut in pomp, to glitter in secular grandeur and splendour, to live in unrebuked sensual ease and fullness, Are the Men that would constrain Others to their carnal Observances! Men that serve not our Lord jesus christ, but their own Bellies.
Who can think it is pure love to Souls, and zeal for the true ends of the holy peaceable Religion of our blessed Jesus, that makes them so vexatious and troublesome to all whom their fleshly Arm can reach and ruin,
Who can think it is pure love to Souls, and zeal for the true ends of the holy peaceable Religion of our blessed jesus, that makes them so vexatious and troublesome to all whom their fleshly Arm can reach and ruin,
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and the true design of it, and the blessed end wherein it will shortly terminate, would not be glad to be rescued out of this large diffusive unquiet Empire of the Body, that extends it self over all things, mingling its odious impurities,
and the true Design of it, and the blessed end wherein it will shortly terminate, would not be glad to be rescued out of this large diffusive unquiet Empire of the Body, that extends it self over all things, mingling its odious Impurities,
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Consider the Descriptions which you are copiously furnish'd with, both of him, and of the state in which you are to be present with him. Recount his glorious Excellencies; his immense and all-sufficient Fulness;
Consider the Descriptions which you Are copiously furnished with, both of him, and of the state in which you Are to be present with him. Recount his glorious Excellencies; his immense and All-sufficient Fullness;
Consider his high, equal, comely, amiable Regency over the blessed Community above, that spiritual incorporeal People, the pleased joyful Inhabitants of the Celestial Regions.
Consider his high, equal, comely, amiable Regency over the blessed Community above, that spiritual incorporeal People, the pleased joyful Inhabitants of the Celestial Regions.
And as that, which when it ceases to be your cloathing, must be Worms meat. Labour to make the Thoughts easie and familiar to your selves of leaving it;
And as that, which when it ceases to be your clothing, must be Worms meat. Labour to make the Thoughts easy and familiar to your selves of leaving it;
Forasmuch as the Children are partakers of Flesh and Blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through Death he might destroy him that had the power of Death, that is the Devil:
Forasmuch as the Children Are partakers of Flesh and Blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through Death he might destroy him that had the power of Death, that is the devil:
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And deliver them, who through fear of Death, were all their life-time subject to bondage, (Heb. 2.14, 15.) Reckon not much of that fear, which is only the meer regret of sensitive Nature, purely involuntary.
And deliver them, who through Fear of Death, were all their lifetime Subject to bondage, (Hebrew 2.14, 15.) Reckon not much of that Fear, which is only the mere regret of sensitive Nature, purely involuntary.
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Labour it may, not only, not be the matter of your prevailing Fear, but be the matter of your Hope. Look towards the approaching Season, with pleasant chearful expectation:
Labour it may, not only, not be the matter of your prevailing fear, but be the matter of your Hope. Look towards the approaching Season, with pleasant cheerful expectation:
Aspire (as it belongs to you to do, who have received the first Fruits of the Spirit, that blessed Spirit of Adoption) and groan for the Adoption, (the season of your being more solemnly own'd for Sons) viz. the redemption of the Body, Rom. 8.23. Which though it ultimately refer to the Resurrection, may be allowed to have an incompleat meaning in reference to Death too:
Aspire (as it belongs to you to do, who have received the First Fruits of the Spirit, that blessed Spirit of Adoption) and groan for the Adoption, (the season of your being more solemnly owned for Sons) viz. the redemption of the Body, Rom. 8.23. Which though it ultimately refer to the Resurrection, may be allowed to have an incomplete meaning in Referente to Death too:
From which penal Evil, of, and by the Body, (so materially, at least, it is) we are not perfectly freed (as our blessedness is not perfect) till Mortality be swallowed up of Life, and all the adopted (the many Sons) be all brought to glory together.
From which penal Evil, of, and by the Body, (so materially, At least, it is) we Are not perfectly freed (as our blessedness is not perfect) till Mortality be swallowed up of Life, and all the adopted (the many Sons) be all brought to glory together.
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secure it that he be yours. Your way to that is short and expedite. The same by which we become his, Ezek. 16.8. I entred into Covenant with thee, and thou becamest mine.
secure it that he be yours. Your Way to that is short and expedite. The same by which we become his, Ezekiel 16.8. I entered into Covenant with thee, and thou becamest mine.
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Without this, who can expect but to hear from him at last, Depart from me, I know you not? Know of your selves, demand an account, Are you sincerely willing to be his? and to take him for yours, without limitation or reserves? Matters are then agreed between him and you:
Without this, who can expect but to hear from him At last, Depart from me, I know you not? Know of your selves, demand an account, are you sincerely willing to be his? and to take him for yours, without limitation or reserves? Matters Are then agreed between him and you:
and bound up in the bundle of Life. So we have Christ form'd within ; His Holy Truths, Doctrines, Precepts, Promises, inwrought into the temper of our Spirits.
and bound up in the bundle of Life. So we have christ formed within; His Holy Truths, Doctrines, Precepts, Promises, inwrought into the temper of our Spirits.
And, as it follows in that Context, Phil. 3. to have him, according to the States, wherein he successively was, by correspondent impressions represented in us.
And, as it follows in that Context, Philip 3. to have him, according to the States, wherein he successively was, by correspondent impressions represented in us.
and afterwards, ascending and glorifi'd. To know him, and the power of his Resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable to his Death;
and afterwards, ascending and glorified. To know him, and the power of his Resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable to his Death;
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If, by any means, we might attain unto the Resurrection of the Dead, Vers. 10, 11. Let us not be at rest till we find it thus, in some measure with us.
If, by any means, we might attain unto the Resurrection of the Dead, Vers. 10, 11. Let us not be At rest till we find it thus, in Some measure with us.
If we feel our selves, after this manner, internally and initially conform'd to him, this will be both a Preparative and a Pledg of our future perfect conformity, both internal and external.
If we feel our selves, After this manner, internally and initially conformed to him, this will be both a Preparative and a Pledge of our future perfect conformity, both internal and external.
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And the nearer relation which there is between him and you, than that between you and this Body. Recount with your selves the permanency and lastingness of that Relation.
And the nearer Relation which there is between him and you, than that between you and this Body. Recount with your selves the permanency and lastingness of that Relation.
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The General Assembly, and the Church of the First Born, and the Spirits of just Men made perfect, Heb. 12.23. In a Region where an earthly Body, remaining such, can have no place.
The General Assembly, and the Church of the First Born, and the Spirits of just Men made perfect, Hebrew 12.23. In a Region where an earthly Body, remaining such, can have no place.
Why do we make the Thoughts of a Spirit out of a Body so strange to our selves? We meet with hundreds of Spirits in Bodies, and moving Bodies to and fro, in the Streets every day,
Why do we make the Thoughts of a Spirit out of a Body so strange to our selves? We meet with hundreds of Spirits in Bodies, and moving Bodies to and from, in the Streets every day,
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that we must have so mean a thing to come between, to mediate and reconcile us to it? Why are we afraid of what we are so nearly allyed unto? Can we not endure to see or think of a Man at liberty, (suppose it were a Friend or a Brother) if we our selves were in Prison? The more easy you make the apprehension to your selves of a disembody'd Spirit, i. e. free, I mean, of any terrestrial Body, the better we shall relish the Thoughts of him who is the Head of that glorious Society you are to be gathered unto;
that we must have so mean a thing to come between, to mediate and reconcile us to it? Why Are we afraid of what we Are so nearly allied unto? Can we not endure to see or think of a Man At liberty, (suppose it were a Friend or a Brother) if we our selves were in Prison? The more easy you make the apprehension to your selves of a disembodyed Spirit, i. e. free, I mean, of any terrestrial Body, the better we shall relish the Thoughts of him who is the Head of that glorious Society you Are to be gathered unto;
I had indeed the opportunity, by an occasional abode some days under the same Roof, (several Years before she came into that Relation wherein she finish'd her Course) to observe her strangely vivid,
I had indeed the opportunity, by an occasional Abided Some days under the same Roof, (several years before she Come into that Relation wherein she finished her Course) to observe her strangely vivid,
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and how much more she valued mental and spiritual Excellencies, than worldly Advantages, in the choice of her Consort, whom she accepted to be the Companion and Guide of her Life.
and how much more she valued mental and spiritual Excellencies, than worldly Advantages, in the choice of her Consort, whom she accepted to be the Companion and Guide of her Life.
and how much she disdain'd to be guided by their vulgar Measures, that have not Wit, and Reason, and Religion enough to value the Accomplishments of the Mind,
and how much she disdained to be guided by their Vulgar Measures, that have not Wit, and Reason, and Religion enough to valve the Accomplishments of the Mind,
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and inner Man. And to understand that Knowledg, Holiness, an heavenly Heart, entire devotedness to the Redeemer, a willingness to spend and be spent in the Service of God, are better and more valuable things,
and inner Man. And to understand that Knowledge, Holiness, an heavenly Heart, entire devotedness to the Redeemer, a willingness to spend and be spent in the Service of God, Are better and more valuable things,
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as things valuable in their kind, without allowing her self so much vanity, as to reckon they were things of the most excellent kind, and to which nothing personal could be equal.
as things valuable in their kind, without allowing her self so much vanity, as to reckon they were things of the most excellent kind, and to which nothing personal could be equal.
Shall we agree to resign these Bodies, and this bodily Life? Our meeting will have been to good purpose, might this be the united sense of this dissolving Assembly.
Shall we agree to resign these Bodies, and this bodily Life? Our meeting will have been to good purpose, might this be the united sense of this dissolving Assembly.
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