WHat frequent Conquests doth the King of Terrours gain over the Children of Men! Man goes continually to his long home, and the Mourners walk about the streets.
WHat frequent Conquests does the King of Terrors gain over the Children of Men! Man Goes continually to his long home, and the Mourners walk about the streets.
When God had wrought out an unexpected and Miraculous deliverance, for the Jews from their Babylonian Captivity, and brought them again into their own Land, from whence they had been exiled seventy years;
When God had wrought out an unexpected and Miraculous deliverance, for the jews from their Babylonian Captivity, and brought them again into their own Land, from whence they had been exiled seventy Years;
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He was pleased to send the Prophet Zechariah (having not long before sent Haggai ) to them, to excite and stir them up to those duties which were at that time Incumbent on them;
He was pleased to send the Prophet Zechariah (having not long before sent Chaggai) to them, to excite and stir them up to those duties which were At that time Incumbent on them;
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And for as much as this People were very prone to Imitate the evil examples of their Progenitours, and to follow them, in those crooked ways which they walked in;
And for as much as this People were very prove to Imitate the evil Examples of their Progenitors, and to follow them, in those crooked ways which they walked in;
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And this he enforceth by an Argument taken from the dreadful event thereof, in the former part of this 5th ver. Your fathers, where are they? q. d.
And this he enforceth by an Argument taken from the dreadful event thereof, in the former part of this 5th for. Your Father's, where Are they? q. worser.
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And says he in the words of my Text, the Prophets, do they live for ever? The scope and design of these words is (and according to the Judgment of expositors) to distinguish between the Persons of the Prophets,
And Says he in the words of my Text, the prophets, do they live for ever? The scope and Design of these words is (and according to the Judgement of expositors) to distinguish between the Persons of the prophets,
and those things which were in the name of God delivered by them. He here speaks by way of Concession, for this Interrogation carries a negation in it,
and those things which were in the name of God Delivered by them. He Here speaks by Way of Concession, for this Interrogation carries a negation in it,
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1. The subject, The Prophets, with respect unto which expositors are divided in their opinions. 1. Some hereby understand the false Prophets, who came when God did not send them,
1. The Subject, The prophets, with respect unto which expositors Are divided in their opinions. 1. some hereby understand the false prophets, who Come when God did not send them,
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God at sundry times and in Divers manners spake by the Old Testament Church by the Prophets, Heb. 1.1. v. He made great Revelations and discoveries of his mind and will unto them;
God At sundry times and in Diverse manners spoke by the Old Testament Church by the prophets, Hebrew 1.1. v. He made great Revelations and discoveries of his mind and will unto them;
Thus Mat. 10. 41. He that receiveth a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, shall receive a Prophets reward, Luk. 11.49. v. Though the ordinary Ministers of the new Testament•, are not now to exercise that part of the Prophetical office, which consisted in the Prediction of Future events;
Thus Mathew 10. 41. He that receives a Prophet in the name of a Prophet, shall receive a prophets reward, Luk. 11.49. v. Though the ordinary Ministers of the new Testament•, Are not now to exercise that part of the Prophetical office, which consisted in the Prediction of Future events;
yet there are other parts of this office, viz. More clearly to unfold and explain the mind and will of God contain'd in his word, to Reprove for sin, and excite to duty; which appertain to them.
yet there Are other parts of this office, viz. More clearly to unfold and explain the mind and will of God contained in his word, to Reprove for since, and excite to duty; which appertain to them.
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The life of grace which they are partakers of here, shall never be destroyed, but will terminate in a Life of Glory, and that Life of Glory which the Saints shall live above, will be of an everlasting duration.
The life of grace which they Are partakers of Here, shall never be destroyed, but will terminate in a Life of Glory, and that Life of Glory which the Saints shall live above, will be of an everlasting duration.
Doct. That they who minister about holy things, are not exempted from a Temporal Death. Or, That ministers are liable to, and must undergo a Temporal Death.
Doct. That they who minister about holy things, Are not exempted from a Temporal Death. Or, That Ministers Are liable to, and must undergo a Temporal Death.
Have not all God's Ministers, who lived in Preceeding ages, fallen by the stroke of Death? Is not Moses gone to the House appointed for all living, who is stiled the Prophet, by way of eminence. Hosea 12.13. Who was the Prince of the old Testament Prophets;
Have not all God's Ministers, who lived in Preceding ages, fallen by the stroke of Death? Is not Moses gone to the House appointed for all living, who is styled the Prophet, by Way of eminence. Hosea 12.13. Who was the Prince of the old Testament prophets;
an eminent type of the Great Apostle of our Profession, with Respect to his Prophetical Office, as appears from, Deut. 18.18. Compared with Act. 3.22. What is become of that famous Prophet who came in the spirit and Power of Elias, who was the Morning Star that ushered the Sun of Righteousness into this World;
an eminent type of the Great Apostle of our Profession, with Respect to his Prophetical Office, as appears from, Deuteronomy 18.18. Compared with Act. 3.22. What is become of that famous Prophet who Come in the Spirit and Power of Elias, who was the Morning Star that ushered the Sun of Righteousness into this World;
did not he set in a Gloomy night of Death? Where are the Apostles of our Lord, those Heraulds that first Proclaimed the glad tidings of Peace, to the Rebellious world;
did not he Set in a Gloomy night of Death? Where Are the Apostles of our Lord, those Heralds that First Proclaimed the glad tidings of Peace, to the Rebellious world;
are not they gone down to the dark and silent grave? Do not we frequently see the King of terrours hewing down those who are Pillars in Jehovah's Temple, with his fatal Ax. In the farther Prosecution of this Point, I shall proceed in the ensuing method.
Are not they gone down to the dark and silent grave? Do not we frequently see the King of terrors hewing down those who Are Pillars in Jehovah's Temple, with his fatal Ax. In the farther Prosecution of this Point, I shall proceed in the ensuing method.
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Neither they nor any of the Children of men are liable to, or shall undergo a natural death of the Soul. Though the Souls of wicked men are subject to a Moral Death, which Consists in a Privation of felicity and blessedness,
Neither they nor any of the Children of men Are liable to, or shall undergo a natural death of the Soul. Though the Souls of wicked men Are Subject to a Moral Death, which Consists in a Privation of felicity and blessedness,
Otherwise it would be in the Power of man to kill the soul as well as the Body, which our Saviour denies, Math. 10.28. Fear not them which can kill the Body, but cannot kill the Soul. Death's fatal dart cannot pierce this Immortal Being.
Otherwise it would be in the Power of man to kill the soul as well as the Body, which our Saviour Denies, Math. 10.28. fear not them which can kill the Body, but cannot kill the Soul. Death's fatal dart cannot pierce this Immortal Being.
Death may break the Cabinets, but cannot touch that rich Jewel, which is Inclosed therein: It dissolves that earthly Tabernacle wherein the Soul resides, but cannot destroy it's noble Inhabitant.
Death may break the Cabinets, but cannot touch that rich Jewel, which is Enclosed therein: It dissolves that earthly Tabernacle wherein the Soul resides, but cannot destroy it's noble Inhabitant.
If the Soul sleeps with the Body, I know not how our Lord's Promise to the Penitent theif, This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, Luk. 23.43. could be accomplish't;
If the Soul sleeps with the Body, I know not how our Lord's Promise to the Penitent thief, This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, Luk. 23.43. could be accomplished;
nor what Reason can be assign'd for the Apostle Paul's desire speedily to depart out of the world, Phil. 1.23. I might produce many Arguments to establish this assertion;
nor what Reason can be assigned for the Apostle Paul's desire speedily to depart out of the world, Philip 1.23. I might produce many Arguments to establish this assertion;
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and becomes a lifeless lump of clay. This death of the Body consists in a Cessation of the Circulation of the Blood and Spirits, which are the Animal Soul of man.
and becomes a Lifeless lump of clay. This death of the Body consists in a Cessation of the Circulation of the Blood and Spirits, which Are the Animal Soul of man.
In general, because it is appointed for all men once to die, Heb. 9.27. This is a statute Law of Heaven, which never was, never will be repealed, but shall be fully executed.
In general, Because it is appointed for all men once to die, Hebrew 9.27. This is a statute Law of Heaven, which never was, never will be repealed, but shall be Fully executed.
for Enoch was Translated, and Elias mounted up to Heaven in a fiery Chariot; and they who remain alive upon Earth, at the coming of the Lord from Heaven, shall not sleep but be changed.
for Enoch was Translated, and Elias mounted up to Heaven in a fiery Chariot; and they who remain alive upon Earth, At the coming of the Lord from Heaven, shall not sleep but be changed.
It may be replyed, that, some Particular exceptions do not destroy a general Rule; besides, the foremention'd Persons either did or shall undergo a change equivalent to a Death.
It may be replied, that, Some Particular exceptions do not destroy a general Rule; beside, the forementioned Persons either did or shall undergo a change equivalent to a Death.
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1. Because, they as well as others descended from the first Adam, by whose transgression death was entailed upon all his natural off-spring and Posterity.
1. Because, they as well as Others descended from the First Adam, by whose Transgression death was entailed upon all his natural offspring and Posterity.
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In this one man, all sinned, and therefore death passed upon all men, Rom. 5.12. That apple which our first Parents ate in Paradise, hath brought a fatal surfeit upon all their Posterity.
In this one man, all sinned, and Therefore death passed upon all men, Rom. 5.12. That apple which our First Parents ate in Paradise, hath brought a fatal surfeit upon all their Posterity.
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Yea, it is observable that the sentence of Temporal death pass't upon man, Immediately after a deliverance from spiritual and eternal death, by the seed of the Woman, was promised to him.
Yea, it is observable that the sentence of Temporal death passed upon man, Immediately After a deliverance from spiritual and Eternal death, by the seed of the Woman, was promised to him.
We who declare and expound the Divine Law to you, press you to yeild obedience to it, must be Judged by this Law our selves, and come under a strict examination, with respect to our observation of, and obedience to it.
We who declare and expound the Divine Law to you, press you to yield Obedience to it, must be Judged by this Law our selves, and come under a strict examination, with respect to our observation of, and Obedience to it.
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit your selves for they watch for your souls as those that must give an account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief;
Obey them that have the Rule over you, and submit your selves for they watch for your Souls as those that must give an account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief;
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2. They must die, that they may be eased of those burthens that lie upon them, and delivered from those Troubles and Afflictions which they are frequently exercised with in this life.
2. They must die, that they may be eased of those burdens that lie upon them, and Delivered from those Troubles and Afflictions which they Are frequently exercised with in this life.
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Indeed they are so many and great, that well might the Apostle say, 1 Cor. 15.19. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. We Christians, of all men; we Ministers, of all Christians.
Indeed they Are so many and great, that well might the Apostle say, 1 Cor. 15.19. If in this life only we have hope in christ, we Are of all men most miserable. We Christians, of all men; we Ministers, of all Christians.
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1. The laboriousness of their Work. Know them who labour among you, and admonish you. 1 Thes. 5.12. they who labour in the Word and Doctrine, 1 Tim. 5.17. NONLATINALPHABET, who labour to weariness. It is a work that is attended with much inward pleasure and delight, to those whose hearts are duly engaged in it;
1. The laboriousness of their Work. Know them who labour among you, and admonish you. 1 Thebes 5.12. they who labour in the Word and Doctrine, 1 Tim. 5.17., who labour to weariness. It is a work that is attended with much inward pleasure and delight, to those whose hearts Are duly engaged in it;
The Jews took Christ to be about 50 years Old, when he was little above 30, Joh. 8.57. and some assign this reason for it, that he had so enfeebled his body with his laborious exercises that he seemed older than he really was.
The jews took christ to be about 50 Years Old, when he was little above 30, John 8.57. and Some assign this reason for it, that he had so enfeebled his body with his laborious exercises that he seemed older than he really was.
1. From themselves. How often have they aking hearts, and weeping eyes, when they consider the weight, importance and difficulty of their work, and their own insufficiency for it? Says the Apostle, Who is sufficient for these things? 2 Cor. 2.16. It is true, God hath promised to assist them;
1. From themselves. How often have they aching hearts, and weeping eyes, when they Consider the weight, importance and difficulty of their work, and their own insufficiency for it? Says the Apostle, Who is sufficient for these things? 2 Cor. 2.16. It is true, God hath promised to assist them;
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but their faith is sometimes at a low ebb, as well as the faith of others. When their faith is so unactive, that they cannot with this spiritual Eye behold an Omnipotent Arm stretcht forth for their support, they are ready to sink under their pressure. 2. From others;
but their faith is sometime At a low ebb, as well as the faith of Others. When their faith is so unactive, that they cannot with this spiritual Eye behold an Omnipotent Arm stretched forth for their support, they Are ready to sink under their pressure. 2. From Others;
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if they do but touch any of their Lusts with the Sword of the Spirit? How often are they deserted by men for declaring the whole Counsel of God! We have an instance of this in the great Apostle of our profession, because he preached a Doctrine which did not lie level with the carnal Reason of his Auditors Joh. 6. Many of his Disciples from that time went back,
if they do but touch any of their Lustiest with the Sword of the Spirit? How often Are they deserted by men for declaring the Whole Counsel of God! We have an instance of this in the great Apostle of our profession, Because he preached a Doctrine which did not lie level with the carnal Reason of his Auditors John 6. Many of his Disciples from that time went back,
so sometimes wicked men only bend their Forces against Christ's Ministers. T•e children of darkness take the greatest pains to extinguish the Lights of the world.
so sometime wicked men only bend their Forces against Christ's Ministers. T•e children of darkness take the greatest pains to extinguish the Lights of the world.
Persecutors usually thirst most eagerly after the blood of Prophets. The Persecution in Acts 12. begins with the murther of James. 7000 men could lie hid in Jezabel 's time better than one Prophet. These are the burthensom stones which almost every one is lifting at;
Persecutors usually thirst most eagerly After the blood of prophets. The Persecution in Acts 12. begins with the murder of James. 7000 men could lie hid in Jezebel is time better than one Prophet. These Are the burdensome stones which almost every one is lifting At;
Could we perfectly answer the Requirements of the Divine Law, we must, when we have done all those things which are commanded us, say, we are unprofitable servants; for we have done no more than it was our Duty to do, Luk. 17.10. But alas!
Could we perfectly answer the Requirements of the Divine Law, we must, when we have done all those things which Are commanded us, say, we Are unprofitable Servants; for we have done no more than it was our Duty to do, Luk. 17.10. But alas!
how many flaws and defects are there in the best of our services? and what a vast disproportion is there between Gods Law and our Obedience, in their Latitude and Extent? But God is pleased, in a way of condescention, to give the Title of a Reward to that glory and felicity which he hath prepared and promised to his faithful servants,
how many flaws and defects Are there in the best of our services? and what a vast disproportion is there between God's Law and our obedience, in their Latitude and Extent? But God is pleased, in a Way of condescension, to give the Title of a Reward to that glory and felicity which he hath prepared and promised to his faithful Servants,
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It is not a Reward of Debt, but of Grace, according to that excellent distinction of the Apostle, Rom 4.4. Tho conscientious Ministers find a great Reward in their Work, yet their greatest reward is to be reciev'd when they have finisht it.
It is not a Reward of Debt, but of Grace, according to that excellent distinction of the Apostle, Rom 4.4. Tho conscientious Ministers find a great Reward in their Work, yet their greatest reward is to be received when they have finished it.
There is a Prophets reward, which is greater than that of a righteous man, as appears from Mat. 10.41. Tho we shall not be rewarded for, yet we shall be rewarded according to our works.
There is a prophets reward, which is greater than that of a righteous man, as appears from Mathew 10.41. Tho we shall not be rewarded for, yet we shall be rewarded according to our works.
The more service any of us have done for God in this life, the greater will that recompence of Reward be which we shall receive from him in the next life.
The more service any of us have done for God in this life, the greater will that recompense of Reward be which we shall receive from him in the next life.
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They that be wise, or they who by their instructions do instrumentally make others wise, (as the word properly signifies) shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament;
They that be wise, or they who by their instructions do instrumentally make Others wise, (as the word properly signifies) shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament;
and they that turn many to righteousness, as the Stars for ever and ever, Dan. 12.3. These Husband-men who have laboured in God's Husbandry all the day long must go to their Master at night, that they may receive their Penny.
and they that turn many to righteousness, as the Stars for ever and ever, Dan. 12.3. These Husbandmen who have laboured in God's Husbandry all the day long must go to their Master At night, that they may receive their Penny.
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The Apostle Paul, when the time of his Departure was at hand, exprest his assurance, that he was going to receive his Crown, 2 Tim 4, 6, 7, 8. I proceed now to 〈 ◊ 〉 4th General. To give you some account of the Time when God usually calls his Ministers out of this world.
The Apostle Paul, when the time of his Departure was At hand, expressed his assurance, that he was going to receive his Crown, 2 Tim 4, 6, 7, 8. I proceed now to 〈 ◊ 〉 4th General. To give you Some account of the Time when God usually calls his Ministers out of this world.
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There is an appointed time to man upon earth; for such an Affirmation is implied in that Interrogation, Job 7.1. We may well say of Ministers in particular what Job affirms of Men in general, Their days are determined, the number of their months are with God, he hath appointed their bounds, that they cannot pass, Job 14.5. But more particularly,
There is an appointed time to man upon earth; for such an Affirmation is implied in that Interrogation, Job 7.1. We may well say of Ministers in particular what Job affirms of Men in general, Their days Are determined, the number of their months Are with God, he hath appointed their bounds, that they cannot pass, Job 14.5. But more particularly,
and till that is accomplished, he shall continue therein. Some Ministers live longer than others, because God hath appointed them more work than others.
and till that is accomplished, he shall continue therein. some Ministers live longer than Others, Because God hath appointed them more work than Others.
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It is true, many Ministers have been called off from preaching work long before their dissolution, but they have had other, it may be, suffering work cut out for them:
It is true, many Ministers have been called off from preaching work long before their dissolution, but they have had other, it may be, suffering work Cut out for them:
God sends them to a Prison, or confines them to their Chambers or Beds, by the strokes of his hand, that they may glorifie him, and convince, instruct and strengthen others, by their Christian fortitude and exemplary patience.
God sends them to a Prison, or confines them to their Chambers or Beds, by the Strokes of his hand, that they may Glorify him, and convince, instruct and strengthen Others, by their Christian fortitude and exemplary patience.
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That Reverend Minister, whose Decease occasion'd this Discourse, had a great deal of work to do for God in his declining Age, which is evident from the many Seals which God gave to his Ministry,
That Reverend Minister, whose Decease occasioned this Discourse, had a great deal of work to do for God in his declining Age, which is evident from the many Seals which God gave to his Ministry,
God put an end to his Ministerial Work but a very little time before he call'd him to receive his Crown, which was a singular favour granted to this Venerable Old Man.
God put an end to his Ministerial Work but a very little time before he called him to receive his Crown, which was a singular favour granted to this Venerable Old Man.
If they to whom an Embassadour is sent, by an earthly Prince, will not give him Audience, or refuse to comply with those Proposals which he makes in his Master's Name; it is time for his Lord to recal him.
If they to whom an Ambassador is sent, by an earthly Prince, will not give him Audience, or refuse to comply with those Proposals which he makes in his Masters Name; it is time for his Lord to Recall him.
God will not always suffer Minister•, who are his Embassadours, to make Offers and Tenders of Salvation to poor sinners, and intreat them to be reconciled to him in vain and to no purpose. When Men rebelliously stopt their Ears against his Gospel Calls, and slights those compasionate Invitaons which he gives them by his Prophets; he calls them home unto himself.
God will not always suffer Minister•, who Are his ambassadors, to make Offers and Tenders of Salvation to poor Sinners, and entreat them to be reconciled to him in vain and to no purpose. When Men rebelliously stopped their Ears against his Gospel Calls, and slights those compasionate Invitaons which he gives them by his prophets; he calls them home unto himself.
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3. When desolating Judgments are hastily advancing towards and make a near approach unto the places wherein they live Noah, that famous Preacher of righteousness, enter'd into the Ark but a few days before the old World was destroyed by the Deluge.
3. When desolating Judgments Are hastily advancing towards and make a near approach unto the places wherein they live Noah, that famous Preacher of righteousness, entered into the Ark but a few days before the old World was destroyed by the Deluge.
The setting of these Lights in the World portends a gloomy night. These Righteous Men are often taken away from the Evil to come, tho few observe and lay it to heart.
The setting of these Lights in the World portends a gloomy night. These Righteous Men Are often taken away from the Evil to come, though few observe and lay it to heart.
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1. By way of Information. 1. Are the Ministers of Christ mortal men? then this may inform us, what cause we have to admire the goodness of God intreating with us by them.
1. By Way of Information. 1. are the Ministers of christ Mortal men? then this may inform us, what cause we have to admire the Goodness of God entreating with us by them.
Should the great Jehovah treat with us immediately, we should be forc'd to say with the Israelites, Let not God speak with us, least we die, Exod. 20.19.
Should the great Jehovah Treat with us immediately, we should be forced to say with the Israelites, Let not God speak with us, lest we die, Exod 20.19.
Nor could we in our mortal state bear to converse with those glorious Angels, who continually behold his face, and stand before his August Throne; but God, in compassion to our weakness, treats with us by men like our selves;
Nor could we in our Mortal state bear to converse with those glorious Angels, who continually behold his face, and stand before his August Throne; but God, in compassion to our weakness, treats with us by men like our selves;
yet they are mortal men still, tho they are sent to proclaim the Promise of Everlasting Life, yet they are liable to a temporal Death. Tho the rich treasures of Spiritual Gifts and Graces are pouer'd into these Vessels, yet they are but earthen ones, and will soon be broken by the blow of God's hand, tho these goards are very delightful to us, and we find great refreshment in sitting under their shadow, yet the worm of Death will soon make them to wither.
yet they Are Mortal men still, though they Are sent to proclaim the Promise of Everlasting Life, yet they Are liable to a temporal Death. Though the rich treasures of Spiritual Gifts and Graces Are pouered into these Vessels, yet they Are but earthen ones, and will soon be broken by the blow of God's hand, though these goards Are very delightful to us, and we find great refreshment in sitting under their shadow, yet the worm of Death will soon make them to wither.
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Surely they should endeavour to bring as much Glory to the reverend and holy Name of God, and to do as much good to the precious Souls of Men, as they can,
Surely they should endeavour to bring as much Glory to the reverend and holy Name of God, and to do as much good to the precious Souls of Men, as they can,
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while they Live, for when they Die, they can do no more, when Death hath seised upon them, they can no more proclaim the glad Tidings of Peace to the rebellious World;
while they Live, for when they Die, they can do no more, when Death hath seized upon them, they can no more proclaim the glad Tidings of Peace to the rebellious World;
they can no more inform the Ignorant, quicken the Slothful, convince Gain-sayers, perswade the Disobedient, strengthen the Weak, or comfort the Disconsolate.
they can no more inform the Ignorant, quicken the Slothful, convince Gainsayers, persuade the Disobedient, strengthen the Weak, or Comfort the Disconsolate.
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Will a prudent Servant loyter in the day time, who knows that his Master will take an account of his Work at night? Oh! how little do some who enter on the work of the Ministry consider that dreadful Account that they have to give unto the Judg of all the Earth,
Will a prudent Servant loiter in the day time, who knows that his Master will take an account of his Work At night? Oh! how little do Some who enter on the work of the Ministry Consider that dreadful Account that they have to give unto the Judge of all the Earth,
And therefore the Apostle Paul charges Timothy to be diligent in his Work as he would answer it unto the Judg both of quick and dead, at his appearance and his Kingdom, 2 Tim. 4.1, 2. 4. Must the Ministers of the Gospel die, and give an Account of their Ministry? Then how unreasonable is it for the People to be offended with them for their faithfulness and Eagerness in the discharge of it.
And Therefore the Apostle Paul charges Timothy to be diligent in his Work as he would answer it unto the Judge both of quick and dead, At his appearance and his Kingdom, 2 Tim. 4.1, 2. 4. Must the Ministers of the Gospel die, and give an Account of their Ministry? Then how unreasonable is it for the People to be offended with them for their faithfulness and Eagerness in the discharge of it.
yet for the sake of the Church, he was willing to abide longer in the flesh, 1 Phil. 23.24. 2. By way of Exhortation, Have a care that you do not hasten the Death of your Ministers.
yet for the sake of the Church, he was willing to abide longer in the Flesh, 1 Philip 23.24. 2. By Way of Exhortation, Have a care that you do not hasten the Death of your Ministers.
1. By over valuing of them. If you give that honour to them, which belongs only to the Lord of the Prophets, you will provoke him to take them away from you;
1. By over valuing of them. If you give that honour to them, which belongs only to the Lord of the prophets, you will provoke him to take them away from you;
If you advance them to God's Throne, he will quickly lay them in the dust. 2. By undervaluing them, by slighting and contemning their Persons, their Gifts, or their Message.
If you advance them to God's Throne, he will quickly lay them in the dust. 2. By undervaluing them, by slighting and contemning their Persons, their Gifts, or their Message.
Moreover, hereby you will wound their Souls and break their Hearts; and why will you bring their heads with sorrow to the grave, who have so great a regard to your welfare.
Moreover, hereby you will wound their Souls and break their Hearts; and why will you bring their Heads with sorrow to the grave, who have so great a regard to your welfare.
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Why should we set our eyes, our hearts upon those who are not? for they will soon take to themselves wings and fly away from us into an invisible world.
Why should we Set our eyes, our hearts upon those who Are not? for they will soon take to themselves wings and fly away from us into an invisible world.
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Secondly, that you may make the utmost improvement of them while they continue with you, endeavour to get as much good as you can from them while they live;
Secondly, that you may make the utmost improvement of them while they continue with you, endeavour to get as much good as you can from them while they live;
they shall no more entreat you, Caution, or warn you, Counsel and admonish you, comfort and encourage you, then they shall no more pray for or with you;
they shall no more entreat you, Caution, or warn you, Counsel and admonish you, Comfort and encourage you, then they shall no more pray for or with you;
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if you reject their Messages, they will come in as evidences against you in the Day of Judgment; says the Apostle, Do ye not know that the Saints shall judg the World? 1 Cor. 6.2. and Ministers shall, with other Saints, judg the World, not only Communicatively and Participatively in Christ their mystical Head, and approbatively with respect unto that Assent which they shall give unto Christ's Sentence, but also testificatively, by becoming Witnesses against them.
if you reject their Messages, they will come in as evidences against you in the Day of Judgement; Says the Apostle, Do you not know that the Saints shall judge the World? 1 Cor. 6.2. and Ministers shall, with other Saints, judge the World, not only Communicatively and Participatively in christ their mystical Head, and approbatively with respect unto that Assent which they shall give unto Christ's Sentence, but also testificatively, by becoming Witnesses against them.
and with you for your own Souls, to become Advocates for the Law and Justice of God against you? what horror will seise upon you? how inexcusable will you be left,
and with you for your own Souls, to become Advocates for the Law and justice of God against you? what horror will seize upon you? how inexcusable will you be left,
for the Salvation of whose Souls we destroyed our own Bodies; we Preached to them with the greatest seriousness, and perswaded them with the greatest importunity,
for the Salvation of whose Souls we destroyed our own Bodies; we Preached to them with the greatest seriousness, and persuaded them with the greatest importunity,
we set before them Life and Death, Blessing and Cursing, but they were like the deaf Adder, which stops her Ears at the Voice of the Charmer, charm he never so wisely. Therefore, O Lord!
we Set before them Life and Death, Blessing and Cursing, but they were like the deaf Adder, which stops her Ears At the Voice of the Charmer, charm he never so wisely. Therefore, Oh Lord!
Fourthly, When God hath taken away any of your Ministers, endeavour to recollect and retain those excellent truths which were delivered by them, while they went in and out before you.
Fourthly, When God hath taken away any of your Ministers, endeavour to recollect and retain those excellent truths which were Delivered by them, while they went in and out before you.
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Let me perswade you who attend upon this Lecture, to call to mind those blessed Truths which that faithful Servant of God, who once spake to you in the Name of the Lord (but is now enter'd into the place of silence ) delivered to you therein;
Let me persuade you who attend upon this Lecture, to call to mind those blessed Truths which that faithful Servant of God, who once spoke to you in the Name of the Lord (but is now entered into the place of silence) Delivered to you therein;
the most Eminent Saints are to be followed by us, no farther than they followed Christ; but when they are gone, all their failings should be buried with them, and their Excellencies should be kept alive in our Memory, in order to our imitation of them;
the most Eminent Saints Are to be followed by us, no farther than they followed christ; but when they Are gone, all their failings should be buried with them, and their Excellencies should be kept alive in our Memory, in order to our imitation of them;
I do not say, that he was wholly free from sin (sinless perfection is unattainable in a mortal state) but yet he was one who carefully endeavour'd to avoid it.
I do not say, that he was wholly free from since (sinless perfection is unattainable in a Mortal state) but yet he was one who carefully endeavoured to avoid it.
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God had bless'd him with an extraordinary measure of bodily strength; and he was not an unfaithful Steward of this Talent wherewith God had entrusted him;
God had blessed him with an extraordinary measure of bodily strength; and he was not an unfaithful Steward of this Talon wherewith God had Entrusted him;
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when his flesh was so weak that he could hardly bear to stand in a Pulpit, and his Voice so low that he could scarcely be heard, his affestions were so much engaged in his work that he was very unwilling to leave it.
when his Flesh was so weak that he could hardly bear to stand in a Pulpit, and his Voice so low that he could scarcely be herd, his affestions were so much engaged in his work that he was very unwilling to leave it.
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For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain, says great Minister of the Uncircumcision, 1 Phil. 21. They are only gone to exchange mortality, for a glorious Immortality, a heavy Cross, for a ponderous and never fading Crown, a Pulpit wherein they Laboured for Christ;
For me to live is christ, and to die is gain, Says great Minister of the Uncircumcision, 1 Philip 21. They Are only gone to exchange mortality, for a glorious Immortality, a heavy Cross, for a ponderous and never fading Crown, a Pulpit wherein they Laboured for christ;
for a Triumphant Throne whereon they shall Eternally Reign with him Could they who are Rejoycing above, speak to you who are Mourning below, they would say to you,
for a Triumphant Throne whereon they shall Eternally Reign with him Could they who Are Rejoicing above, speak to you who Are Mourning below, they would say to you,
but weep for your selves, who are still Labouring and Toyling. Weep not for us who are safely Arrived at the Haven of Rest, and the Port of Blessedness;
but weep for your selves, who Are still Labouring and Toiling. Weep not for us who Are safely Arrived At the Haven of Rest, and the Port of Blessedness;
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Then shall you who Worshipped God together with them, upon Earth, Joyn with them in a Triumphant Song of Praise, to him that sits upon the Throne and to the Lamb for evermore, in Heaven.
Then shall you who Worshipped God together with them, upon Earth, Join with them in a Triumphant Song of Praise, to him that sits upon the Throne and to the Lamb for evermore, in Heaven.
