A sermon on the much lamented death of that reverend and worthy Servant of Christ Mr. Richard Adams, M.A. sometime fellow of Brazen-Nose Colledge in Oxford, afterwards, minister of St. Mildred Breadstreet, London, more lately, pastor of a congregation in SOuthwark, who deceased Febr. 7th, 1697/8 preached, February the 20th, 1698 / by John Howe.
The foregoing Words are, I am in a straight betwixt two. And then it follows, Having a desire to depart, &c. IF you should have no other Subject for your present Consideration, than only;
The foregoing Words Are, I am in a straight betwixt two. And then it follows, Having a desire to depart, etc. IF you should have no other Subject for your present Consideration, than only;
And as it is now matter of Discourse with us, that such a one is Dead, we shall ere it be long, according as we have been more or less regarded in the World, be a like Subject of Discourse to others.
And as it is now matter of Discourse with us, that such a one is Dead, we shall ere it be long, according as we have been more or less regarded in the World, be a like Subject of Discourse to Others.
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there is a more special Remark to be put upon the Decease of such a one, Mark the perfect Man, and behold the Vpright, the 〈 ◊ 〉 of that Man is Peace, as Psalm 37.37.
there is a more special Remark to be put upon the Decease of such a one, Mark the perfect Man, and behold the Upright, the 〈 ◊ 〉 of that Man is Peace, as Psalm 37.37.
and the Progress and Period of his Course come to be viewed together, whose Life was a continued Series of Labours in the Lords Vineyard, from the earlier, to the later Hours of his Day;
and the Progress and Period of his Course come to be viewed together, whose Life was a continued Series of Labours in the lords Vineyard, from the earlier, to the later Hours of his Day;
by the vouchsafement of his indulgent Lord and Master, is made to rest from his Labours, and receive the Reward of them, the Reward of Grace, with a Well done good and faithful Servant, enter into the Joy of thy Lord!
by the vouchsafement of his indulgent Lord and Master, is made to rest from his Labours, and receive the Reward of them, the Reward of Grace, with a Well done good and faithful Servant, enter into the Joy of thy Lord!
Especially it cannot be an ungrateful Contemplation, to such as have known the Doctrine, and Purpose, and Faith, and Charity, and manner of Life, of such a one, as the Apostle speaks;
Especially it cannot be an ungrateful Contemplation, to such as have known the Doctrine, and Purpose, and Faith, and Charity, and manner of Life, of such a one, as the Apostle speaks;
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he meets with this towards the end of it, to be in a straight between two, and he does not know what to chuse, viz. between these two Things, The Consideration of what would be the best and most valuable good to himself ;
he meets with this towards the end of it, to be in a straight between two, and he does not know what to choose, viz. between these two Things, The Consideration of what would be the best and most valuable good to himself;
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and the Consideration of what would be the more valuable Good, unto the Christian Church, and particularly unto these Christian Philippians, to whom he now writes.
and the Consideration of what would be the more valuable Good, unto the Christian Church, and particularly unto these Christian Philippians, to whom he now writes.
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And it was as little to be doubted of, but that his continued abode and stay in this World, would be much more a valuable Good unto the Christian Church;
And it was as little to be doubted of, but that his continued Abided and stay in this World, would be much more a valuable Good unto the Christian Church;
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And upon weighing and pondering the Matter with himself, he does prefer the latter, so as, without any kind of Hesitation, to express a great complacency in it, that he should be continued yet longer, some time longer,
And upon weighing and pondering the Matter with himself, he does prefer the latter, so as, without any kind of Hesitation, to express a great complacency in it, that he should be continued yet longer, Some time longer,
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He had been caught up into the Third Heaven, he had there seen unutterable Things; nor could he doubt his Interest in the Felicity and Glory of the Heavenly State.
He had been caught up into the Third Heaven, he had there seen unutterable Things; nor could he doubt his Interest in the Felicity and Glory of the Heavenly State.
On the other hand consider, his Life here on Earth, was no voluptuous Life, it was not a Life of Ease and Pleasure, See the Account that he gives of it in 1 Cor. 4. and in 2 Cor. 6. and in Chap. 11. of the same Epistle.
On the other hand Consider, his Life Here on Earth, was no voluptuous Life, it was not a Life of Ease and Pleasure, See the Account that he gives of it in 1 Cor. 4. and in 2 Cor. 6. and in Chap. 11. of the same Epistle.
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and that he was now at this Time a Prisoner, as we see in some foregoing Verses of this very Chapter, viz. ver. 13, 14, 16. even in the very Lions Paw, in the continual Expectation of being devoured,
and that he was now At this Time a Prisoner, as we see in Some foregoing Verses of this very Chapter, viz. ver. 13, 14, 16. even in the very Lions Paw, in the continual Expectation of being devoured,
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But as to himself, for what he esteemed, and desired accordingly, as his best and most valuable Good, he was in no Hesitation or Doubt concerning that,
But as to himself, for what he esteemed, and desired accordingly, as his best and most valuable Good, he was in no Hesitation or Doubt Concerning that,
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but Pronounces without any more ado, That he did desire to be dissolved, or Depart, (the Words may be read either way) and to be with Christ, which is far better ;
but Pronounces without any more ado, That he did desire to be dissolved, or Depart, (the Words may be read either Way) and to be with christ, which is Far better;
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Yet as to himself, and his own concerns, to Depart, and be with Christ, he reckons far better: And accordingly he did desire it as such, as better for him ;
Yet as to himself, and his own concerns, to Depart, and be with christ, he reckons Far better: And accordingly he did desire it as such, as better for him;
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But consider, what is the genuine Temper and Disposition of a Christian, and more principally of a Minister of Christ, in reference to what he is to eye and look upon as his own best, and most valuable Good ;
But Consider, what is the genuine Temper and Disposition of a Christian, and more principally of a Minister of christ, in Referente to what he is to eye and look upon as his own best, and most valuable Good;
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principally common to Ministers, and to other Christians, that this Judgment is to be made, and this Desire is to have Place in Reference to that Judgment.
principally Common to Ministers, and to other Christians, that this Judgement is to be made, and this Desire is to have Place in Referente to that Judgement.
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or sincere Christians, but principally of the faithful Ministers of Christ, with Reference to any Interest or Concern of theirs, to desire to leave this World, and to be with Christ.
or sincere Christians, but principally of the faithful Ministers of christ, with Referente to any Interest or Concern of theirs, to desire to leave this World, and to be with christ.
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and then, 2. Shew you upon what grounds this Temper and Disposition of Mind is agreeable, in the General to sincere Christians. 3. Upon what more peculiar grounds it is more especially suitable to the faithful Ministers of Christ.
and then, 2. Show you upon what grounds this Temper and Disposition of Mind is agreeable, in the General to sincere Christians. 3. Upon what more peculiar grounds it is more especially suitable to the faithful Ministers of christ.
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But as to their own Concerns, the Privative Object of their Desire, is, to be dissolved, or to be gone, NONLATINALPHABET, they would fain be dissolved;
But as to their own Concerns, the Privative Object of their Desire, is, to be dissolved, or to be gone,, they would fain be dissolved;
take that reading, and this is such a ones sense, I would fain have my Bonds and Shackles taken off, I would be loose, not be always confined to a Body of Sin and Death, and to a vain and wicked World: For these are the things to which we are united:
take that reading, and this is such a ones sense, I would fain have my Bonds and Shackles taken off, I would be lose, not be always confined to a Body of since and Death, and to a vain and wicked World: For these Are the things to which we Are united:
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he was not now going to Die, and Sacrifice himself upon an ignominious Cross, as it was mention'd he had done, in the next Chapter, Who being in the form of God, thought it not Robbery to be equal with God;
he was not now going to Die, and Sacrifice himself upon an ignominious Cross, as it was mentioned he had done, in the next Chapter, Who being in the from of God, Thought it not Robbery to be equal with God;
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It is not in reference to this State, but what follows, that this is spoken; Wherefore God has highly exalted him, and given him a Name above every name;
It is not in Referente to this State, but what follows, that this is spoken; Wherefore God has highly exalted him, and given him a Name above every name;
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Indeed, to be so, is a most desirable thing, to all the Lovers of Christ; To behold him upon the Throne, invested with Glory, the highest Glory. But this is not all.
Indeed, to be so, is a most desirable thing, to all the Lovers of christ; To behold him upon the Throne, invested with Glory, the highest Glory. But this is not all.
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Indeed, Participation with him, is sometimes exprest by Beholding, as in John 17.24. Father, I will, that they whom thou hast given me, may be with me where I am, that they may behold the Glory that thou hast given me:
Indeed, Participation with him, is sometime expressed by Beholding, as in John 17.24. Father, I will, that they whom thou hast given me, may be with me where I am, that they may behold the Glory that thou hast given me:
If we be Dead with him, we believe we shall also live with him, by participation of the same Glorious, Blissful Life, Rom. 6.8. and chap. 8. ver. 17. If we are Children, then Heirs, Heirs of God, and Joint-Heirs with Christ ;
If we be Dead with him, we believe we shall also live with him, by participation of the same Glorious, Blissful Life, Rom. 6.8. and chap. 8. ver. 17. If we Are Children, then Heirs, Heirs of God, and Joint heirs with christ;
that if we suffer with him, we might be also glorified together. Glorified, is to be made Glorious, to be Participants of the same Glory with him, and not Spectators meerly.
that if we suffer with him, we might be also glorified together. Glorified, is to be made Glorious, to be Participants of the same Glory with him, and not Spectators merely.
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and in communion with him. And here that we may more fully conceive the Sense of this being with Christ, in the State of perfect Felicity and Glory, 'tis requisite we consider these Two Things, 1. The Highest Perfection of the Object ;
and in communion with him. And Here that we may more Fully conceive the Sense of this being with christ, in the State of perfect Felicity and Glory, it's requisite we Consider these Two Things, 1. The Highest Perfection of the Object;
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when he is exalted, by way of remuneration for what he had done, for what he had suffered, for what he had atchieved and accomplish'd by his doing and suffering,
when he is exalted, by Way of remuneration for what he had done, for what he had suffered, for what he had achieved and accomplished by his doing and suffering,
This consideration we are to have of the Glorious Object. We are to consider the high and most absolute Perfection of That PERSON, the most Wonderful One that ever was,
This consideration we Are to have of the Glorious Object. We Are to Consider the high and most absolute Perfection of That PERSON, the most Wondered One that ever was,
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2. And then to be with him, as Participants, implys the connoted and consequential Perfection of the Subject in it self, the highest that it is capable of, the Perfection of all the Powers and Faculties belonging to a Creature of such a Nature.
2. And then to be with him, as Participants, Implies the connoted and consequential Perfection of the Subject in it self, the highest that it is capable of, the Perfection of all the Powers and Faculties belonging to a Creature of such a Nature.
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A Will, refin'd from all Terrene Tinctures and Propensions, enlarged and attempered to the best and highest Good. Whence must proceed the liveliest and purest desires, the noblest and most grateful Perceptions,
A Will, refined from all Terrene Tinctures and Propensions, enlarged and attempered to the best and highest Good. Whence must proceed the Liveliest and Purest Desires, the Noblest and most grateful Perceptions,
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For (the high perfection of the Object being supposed) the Subject is the Spirit of a Just Man made perfect, Heb. 12.23. Of one arrived, out of an imperfect to a perfect State.
For (the high perfection of the Object being supposed) the Subject is the Spirit of a Just Man made perfect, Hebrew 12.23. Of one arrived, out of an imperfect to a perfect State.
This makes that Fulness of Joy, those Pleasures for evermore, That are at God's right hand, or in his power, to dispose of, in Eternal Communication, Psalm 16. ult.
This makes that Fullness of Joy, those Pleasures for evermore, That Are At God's right hand, or in his power, to dispose of, in Eternal Communication, Psalm 16. ult.
2. We are to consider the temper and disposition it self, of serious Christians, and of the faithful Ministers of Christ especially, in reference to this State of the Objects.
2. We Are to Consider the temper and disposition it self, of serious Christians, and of the faithful Ministers of christ especially, in Referente to this State of the Objects.
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and to be with Christ, NONLATINALPHABET signifies not less than that, And then 2. The Judgment that is made of the case, unto which this desire is conformable.
and to be with christ, signifies not less than that, And then 2. The Judgement that is made of the case, unto which this desire is conformable.
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That is, that to be with Christ is far better, far better! It is a strange Emphasis, that is used in the Greek Text, to express this: For there are Two Comparatives, NONLATINALPHABET;
That is, that to be with christ is Far better, Far better! It is a strange Emphasis, that is used in the Greek Text, to express this: For there Are Two Comparatives,;
it is a monstrous disorder in Nature, for any Creature, if it be capable of choice, to chuse a State beneath the highest Perfection whereof it is capable. And
it is a monstrous disorder in Nature, for any Creature, if it be capable of choice, to choose a State beneath the highest Perfection whereof it is capable. And
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in bringing many Sons to Glory, to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect by Sufferings, Heb. 2.10. He suffered, and those Sufferings he underwent, were the Price of our Redemption;
in bringing many Sons to Glory, to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect by Sufferings, Hebrew 2.10. He suffered, and those Sufferings he underwent, were the Price of our Redemption;
to make the Captain of our Salvation perfect, that is, perfectly Master of his Design. And Rev. •. 9. We are told, That the Lamb, that was slain, was slain on purpose that he might Redeem us to God by His Blood ;
to make the Captain of our Salvation perfect, that is, perfectly Master of his Design. And Rev. •. 9. We Are told, That the Lamb, that was slave, was slave on purpose that he might redeem us to God by His Blood;
3. This most fully Answers the Gospel Call, under which we continually are, as to both the parts of the Object, the Privative and Positive. By the Gospel we are called out of the World;
3. This most Fully Answers thee Gospel Call, under which we continually Are, as to both the parts of the Object, the Privative and Positive. By the Gospel we Are called out of the World;
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And as to the Positive part of the Gospel-Call, the final term of it is the Eternal Glory. The God of all Grace has called us to his own Eternal Glory by Jesus Christ, 1 Pet. 5.10. 4. This is most suitable unto the Aim and Tendency of the New Creature, which is indeed the effect of the Gospel-Call ;
And as to the Positive part of the Gospel call, the final term of it is the Eternal Glory. The God of all Grace has called us to his own Eternal Glory by jesus christ, 1 Pet. 5.10. 4. This is most suitable unto the Aim and Tendency of the New Creature, which is indeed the Effect of the Gospel call;
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and to partake in the Glory of the Sons of God, manifested in the proper season, of their Manifestation, Rom. 8.19. compared with the 23. And as they, that in the Work of the New Creation, are what they are, New Creatures, as being Born from Heaven ;
and to partake in the Glory of the Sons of God, manifested in the proper season, of their Manifestation, Rom. 8.19. compared with the 23. And as they, that in the Work of the New Creation, Are what they Are, New Creatures, as being Born from Heaven;
And to suppose that there should be a New Creature without such a Disposition as this, is to suppose the New Creature to be the most Unnatural Creature under Heaven.
And to suppose that there should be a New Creature without such a Disposition as this, is to suppose the New Creature to be the most Unnatural Creature under Heaven.
But then as to what is more peculiar to Ministers, they have more reason than others for this temper and disposition of Spirit, both as they know more, generally, of the Difficulties of the World ;
But then as to what is more peculiar to Ministers, they have more reason than Others for this temper and disposition of Spirit, both as they know more, generally, of the Difficulties of the World;
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Their Toil, and Labour, and Travel, while they are here in this World, is like to be more, read at leisure 1 Cor. 4.9, 10, 11, 12, 13. with 2 Cor. 6.4, 5. They have many more uncomfortable Things to exercise them;
Their Toil, and Labour, and Travel, while they Are Here in this World, is like to be more, read At leisure 1 Cor. 4.9, 10, 11, 12, 13. with 2 Cor. 6.4, 5. They have many more uncomfortable Things to exercise them;
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especially, the small Success of their Labours, that they often do but Sow the Wind, and sometimes Reap the Whirl-wind, and may be glad to depart on this account.
especially, the small Success of their Labours, that they often do but Sow the Wind, and sometime Reap the Whirlwind, and may be glad to depart on this account.
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'tis a State, whereof the Humane Spirit is capable. It is indeed very unapt, very indisposed, till the regenerating Work take place, till the Divine Spirit have molded it to that State;
it's a State, whereof the Humane Spirit is capable. It is indeed very unapt, very indisposed, till the regenerating Work take place, till the Divine Spirit have moulded it to that State;
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But then, in the mean time, there is a capacity, a ground work, upon which the Divine Spirit does operate, by Inlightening the Mind, and inlarging the Will,
But then, in the mean time, there is a capacity, a ground work, upon which the Divine Spirit does operate, by Enlightening the Mind, and enlarging the Will,
But in the mean time, it is a useful reflexion for every Intelligent Spirit, that inhabits Mortal Flesh, to consider, What do I here? While it is my Lot to be yet inhabiting this Flesh, am I only to mind the Things of the Flesh? I am capable of an Abode above, with the Blessed Glorious Lord of all, with Him, my greater Concernments do now lie. Col. 3, 1, 2. And
But in the mean time, it is a useful reflection for every Intelligent Spirit, that inhabits Mortal Flesh, to Consider, What do I Here? While it is my Lot to be yet inhabiting this Flesh, am I only to mind the Things of the Flesh? I am capable of an Abided above, with the Blessed Glorious Lord of all, with Him, my greater Concernments do now lie. Col. 3, 1, 2. And
3. We may infer hence, that Holiness, wherever it comes to have place, does comprehend and include in it Divine Wisdom, so as to make Persons capable of judging right,
3. We may infer hence, that Holiness, wherever it comes to have place, does comprehend and include in it Divine Wisdom, so as to make Persons capable of judging right,
And this being so, it is of the greatest Consequence to us imaginable, all of us to endeavour to get this Temper of Spirit made habitual to our selves:
And this being so, it is of the greatest Consequence to us imaginable, all of us to endeavour to get this Temper of Spirit made habitual to our selves:
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For it is a Thing of Dreadful Importance, to find the Temper of my Mind and Soul differ from that of all good Christians that ever were, or ever shall be.
For it is a Thing of Dreadful Importance, to find thee Temper of my Mind and Soul differ from that of all good Christians that ever were, or ever shall be.
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You loved him well, and you loved to hear him Preach of Heaven, but you cannot endure the thoughts of going where he is gone! Is this well? The World is Dying, and you would live!
You loved him well, and you loved to hear him Preach of Heaven, but you cannot endure the thoughts of going where he is gone! Is this well? The World is Dying, and you would live!
He shall pluck him out of his Dwelling Place, and root him out of the Land of the Living, as the Psalmist speaks, Psa. 52.5. This is Dying a Violent Death;
He shall pluck him out of his Dwelling Place, and root him out of the Land of the Living, as the Psalmist speaks, Psa. 52.5. This is Dying a Violent Death;
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And can we chuse to be willing to be at an Eternal distance from our best Good? It must signifie, that the Love of God has no place in us, sincere Love, true Love to Christ:
And can we choose to be willing to be At an Eternal distance from our best Good? It must signify, that the Love of God has no place in us, sincere Love, true Love to christ:
I shall only add, with reference to the sad occasion that lies in view before us, that what Instances we meet with of this kind, should leave their several correspondent effects and impressions upon our Spirits, partly of Lamentation, and partly of Imitation, and partly of Peaceful Submission and Satisfaction in the issue, however Grievous it be to us.
I shall only add, with Referente to the sad occasion that lies in view before us, that what Instances we meet with of this kind, should leave their several correspondent effects and impressions upon our Spirits, partly of Lamentation, and partly of Imitation, and partly of Peaceful Submission and Satisfaction in the issue, however Grievous it be to us.
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For this Temper of Spirit being supposed, by how much the more there was of the conjunct Disposition to have been content to have staid longer for Publick Good ;
For this Temper of Spirit being supposed, by how much the more there was of the conjunct Disposition to have been content to have stayed longer for Public Good;
When Desires are so Fervent after the Purity and Perfection of the Heavenly State, that nothing but sincere Devotedness to the Interest of God in Christ, could make them patient of longer Abode on Earth. 'Tis a Respect to God that either draws, or detains them, nothing but what is Divine inclines them either way.
When Desires Are so Fervent After the Purity and Perfection of the Heavenly State, that nothing but sincere Devotedness to the Interest of God in christ, could make them patient of longer Abided on Earth. It's a Respect to God that either draws, or detains them, nothing but what is Divine inclines them either Way.
Such a Course as his was, that Even Course, that Peaceful Course, wherein was so eminent Devotedness to God, and Benignity towards Man, shewed his Spirit was toucht by the one, for the other. It could not be,
Such a Course as his was, that Even Course, that Peaceful Course, wherein was so eminent Devotedness to God, and Benignity towards Man, showed his Spirit was touched by the one, for the other. It could not be,
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but by influence from Heaven, that he so steadily tended thitherward himself, and was only willing to stay so long out of it, that he might invite and draw on as many as he could with him thither.
but by influence from Heaven, that he so steadily tended thitherward himself, and was only willing to stay so long out of it, that he might invite and draw on as many as he could with him thither.
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Hereby he appeared so much the more attempered to the Heavenly State, and that World where Divine Love Governs, making a Man by how much the more strongly he was attracted himself by it,
Hereby he appeared so much the more attempered to the Heavenly State, and that World where Divine Love Governs, making a Man by how much the more strongly he was attracted himself by it,
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it is not what Men have of the earthly Spirit, but what they have of the Divine Spirit, That makes them useful, both by their Labours and Examples, to this World of ours;
it is not what Men have of the earthly Spirit, but what they have of the Divine Spirit, That makes them useful, both by their Labours and Examples, to this World of ours;
as that of meer Colleagues, chosen by others, but as Friends inward, and chosen by our selves, many a day we have Prayed together, conferr'd and taken sweet Counsel together;
as that of mere Colleagues, chosen by Others, but as Friends inward, and chosen by our selves, many a day we have Prayed together, conferred and taken sweet Counsel together;
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And therewith that industry and diligence that he used in his younger days, by which he laid up that great Stock of Learning and Vseful Knowledge, that made him (when Providence called him to the City) a well-instructed Scribe, capable and apt to bring out of his Treasury Things New and Old, whereof there is,
And therewith that industry and diligence that he used in his younger days, by which he laid up that great Stock of Learning and Useful Knowledge, that made him (when Providence called him to the city) a well-instructed Scribe, capable and apt to bring out of his Treasury Things New and Old, whereof there is,
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and will be a long extant Proof in his judicious and dilucid Expositions of the Epistles to the Philippians and the Colossians, which was the Part he bore in the Supplement to that most Useful Work, the English Annotations on the Bible by the Reverend Mr. Matthew Pool.
and will be a long extant Proof in his judicious and dilucid Expositions of the Epistles to the Philippians and the colossians, which was the Part he boar in the Supplement to that most Useful Work, the English Annotations on the bible by the Reverend Mr. Matthew Pool.
As to his Domestick Relations, knowing so much of him, I cannot, but so much the more Lament their loss, God vvill I doubt not, be the bereaved Widovvs Portion ;
As to his Domestic Relations, knowing so much of him, I cannot, but so much the more Lament their loss, God will I doubt not, be the bereft Widows Portion;
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as This & her former Husband were, (who was also in another Vniversity my former and most inward Friend that Worthy Man Mr. Thomas Wadsworth) both Eminent Instruments in the Church of Christ.
as This & her former Husband were, (who was also in Another university my former and most inward Friend that Worthy Man Mr. Thomas Wadsworth) both Eminent Instruments in the Church of christ.
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And this has been more eminently Remarkable concerning him that is lately gone, that the Relations of the Family, to whom he was not Naturally Related, the Branches from another Root,
And this has been more eminently Remarkable Concerning him that is lately gone, that the Relations of the Family, to whom he was not Naturally Related, the Branches from Another Root,
as that which may signify somewhat towards the Embalming of his Memory among you. Graces, when diffused, give their pleasant Relishes, to all that any way partake of them.
as that which may signify somewhat towards the Embalming of his Memory among you. Graces, when diffused, give their pleasant Relishes, to all that any Way partake of them.
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even from those he had very much obliged, taking off the Resentments, that his Friends had of the Injuries of that kind put upon him, by Abasing himself, saying, I'm an Unworthy Creature, I deserve no better.
even from those he had very much obliged, taking off the Resentments, that his Friends had of the Injuries of that kind put upon him, by Abasing himself, saying, I'm an Unworthy Creature, I deserve no better.
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as being necessitated to desist from constant Preaching — And, notwithstanding all Temporal Discouragements he met with in the course of his Ministry, his Mind, to the very last, was to have both his Sons brought up to it.
as being necessitated to desist from constant Preaching — And, notwithstanding all Temporal Discouragements he met with in the course of his Ministry, his Mind, to the very last, was to have both his Sons brought up to it.
During the short time of his last Illness, when his Head appeared somewhat disordered in other things by the Pains that were upon him, it was observable, that he always shewed himself sensible in Hearing or Discoursing about any thing Religious, being among other things discoursed with by his Brother about the discharge of his Ministry, he answered, he hoped, he had endeavoured to serve God faithfully,
During the short time of his last Illness, when his Head appeared somewhat disordered in other things by the Pains that were upon him, it was observable, that he always showed himself sensible in Hearing or Discoursing about any thing Religious, being among other things discoursed with by his Brother about the discharge of his Ministry, he answered, he hoped, he had endeavoured to serve God faithfully,
About Five hours before his death, he said, God is my Portion, and desired those about him to joyn with him in Prayer, wherein he expressed himself very suitably to his Case as a dying Man, concluding thus:
About Five hours before his death, he said, God is my Portion, and desired those about him to join with him in Prayer, wherein he expressed himself very suitably to his Case as a dying Man, concluding thus:
And as such Stroaks, when they come, ought to be Lamented, They that by such Stroaks are taken away, ought to be Imitated. The Example remains; you have the Idea left;
And as such Strokes, when they come, ought to be Lamented, They that by such Strokes Are taken away, ought to be Imitated. The Exampl remains; you have the Idea left;
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That Excellent Spirit he discovered in all, how much of an Imitable Example has it given to all those that are capable of Imitating, and Receiving Instruction that way.
That Excellent Spirit he discovered in all, how much of an Imitable Exampl has it given to all those that Are capable of Imitating, and Receiving Instruction that Way.
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as well as of Power that cannot be resisted, and of Kindness and Goodness that has its Gratefulness to this departed Servant of His. For consider, that notwithstanding his Willingness to have staid longer,
as well as of Power that cannot be resisted, and of Kindness and goodness that has its Gratefulness to this departed Servant of His. For Consider, that notwithstanding his Willingness to have stayed longer,
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This was the Will of Christ, declared by his Word as to the thing, Joh. 17.24. Father, I Will, that those that thou hast given me, be with me where I am, to behold my Glory.
This was the Will of christ, declared by his Word as to the thing, John 17.24. Father, I Will, that those that thou hast given me, be with me where I am, to behold my Glory.
And declared by the Event as to the time. And his will, both because it was Christs, and because it was best. Who are we, that we should oppose our Will to so kind a Will, on Christ's part,
And declared by the Event as to the time. And his will, both Because it was Christ, and Because it was best. Who Are we, that we should oppose our Will to so kind a Will, on Christ's part,
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THAT in the Morning-Exercise at St. Giles's, SERM. XXVI. of Hell, from Matthew 25 th. Verse 41. In the Supplement to the Morning-Exercise SERM. XVII.
THAT in the Morning-Exercise At Saint Giles's, SERMON. XXVI. of Hell, from Matthew 25 th. Verse 41. In the Supplement to the Morning-Exercise SERMON. XVII.
