Various are the Miseries and Calamities which attend the Human Race during their Continuance in, and Pilgrimage through the waste and howling Wilderness of this World.
Various Are the Misery's and Calamities which attend the Human Raze during their Continuance in, and Pilgrimage through the waste and howling Wilderness of this World.
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And sincere Christians are so far from obtaining an Immunity and Freedom from Temporal Evils while in a Mortal State, that they generally have the greatest share of them:
And sincere Christians Are so Far from obtaining an Immunity and Freedom from Temporal Evils while in a Mortal State, that they generally have the greatest share of them:
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and Endeavours to propagate the ever-blessed Gospel, he gives an Account of those things which afforded them Comfort and Support under such deplorable Circumstances, whereof the hope of future Glory was not the least, which he proposes in the close of that Chapter,
and Endeavours to propagate the ever-blessed Gospel, he gives an Account of those things which afforded them Comfort and Support under such deplorable circumstances, whereof the hope of future Glory was not the least, which he proposes in the close of that Chapter,
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Tho the Apostle here speaks particularly of Believers, yet what is said concerning the present Frame and Condition of their Bodies, is applicable to the Corporeal Part of all Mankind.
Tho the Apostle Here speaks particularly of Believers, yet what is said Concerning the present Frame and Condition of their Bodies, is applicable to the Corporeal Part of all Mankind.
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For when two synonymous Words are made use of in the Description of the same thing, the latter is sometimes put in the Genitive Case, instead of their being joined together by the Conjunction or; thus Numb. 19.2. This is the Ordinance of the Law, i. e.
For when two synonymous Words Are made use of in the Description of the same thing, the latter is sometime put in the Genitive Case, instead of their being joined together by the Conjunction or; thus Numb. 19.2. This is the Ordinance of the Law, i. e.
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2. Because it is an Habitation for the Soul. Man is said to dwell in this House of Clay, Job 4.19. I conceive Man is here by a Synecdoche put for the Soul, which is the superiour Part of Man. The Soul dwells in the Body as an Inhabitant in an House, only with this difference, there is a formal Union between the Soul and Body, which there is not between a Man and the House wherein he dwells.
2. Because it is an Habitation for the Soul. Man is said to dwell in this House of Clay, Job 4.19. I conceive Man is Here by a Synecdoche put for the Soul, which is the superior Part of Man. The Soul dwells in the Body as an Inhabitant in an House, only with this difference, there is a formal union between the Soul and Body, which there is not between a Man and the House wherein he dwells.
In the Body there are visible Footsteps of God, but the Divine Image is stampt and pourtray'd upon the Soul. The Image of God in Man consists not in what is seen,
In the Body there Are visible Footsteps of God, but the Divine Image is stamped and portrayed upon the Soul. The Image of God in Man consists not in what is seen,
but in what is not seen: God expresly saith, that none saw a Similitude of him, Deut. 4.15. which had not been true, if Man in regard of his Body had been the Image and Similitude of God;
but in what is not seen: God expressly Says, that none saw a Similitude of him, Deuteronomy 4.15. which had not been true, if Man in regard of his Body had been the Image and Similitude of God;
1. Because of the short continuance of the Soul in it. A Tabernacle is opposed to a fix'd Habitation, Heb. 11.9. They who only sojourned in a place, and were speedily to remove from it, did in former times erect Tabernacles for themselves.
1. Because of the short Continuance of the Soul in it. A Tabernacle is opposed to a fixed Habitation, Hebrew 11.9. They who only sojourned in a place, and were speedily to remove from it, did in former times erect Tabernacles for themselves.
Job 14.1, 2. Man's Life is compared to a Vapour, which soon vanisheth, James 4.14. to Smoke which quickly disappears, Psal. 102.3. to the Grass which is withered by the Summer Sun, or cut down by the sharp Scythe, Isa. 40.6, 7. it is said to be swifter than a Weaver's Shuttle, which quickly runneth from one side of the Web to the other;
Job 14.1, 2. Man's Life is compared to a Vapour, which soon Vanishes, James 4.14. to Smoke which quickly disappears, Psalm 102.3. to the Grass which is withered by the Summer Sun, or Cut down by the sharp Scythe, Isaiah 40.6, 7. it is said to be swifter than a Weaver's Shuttle, which quickly Runneth from one side of the Web to the other;
Our Bodies, those Houses of Clay wherein our Souls reside, are said to have their Foundation in the Dust, Job 4.19. The Strength of a Building lies very much in its Foundation;
Our Bodies, those Houses of Clay wherein our Souls reside, Are said to have their Foundation in the Dust, Job 4.19. The Strength of a Building lies very much in its Foundation;
but when the Building is weak, and the Foundation weak also, in how tottering a Condition is such a Fabrick? The Foundation of Man's Body is Sand or Dust,
but when the Building is weak, and the Foundation weak also, in how tottering a Condition is such a Fabric? The Foundation of Man's Body is Sand or Dust,
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his Strength is not as the Strength of Brass or of Stones, but he is like a Reed shaken with the Wind. How small a matter will make a Change and Alteration in the Body!
his Strength is not as the Strength of Brass or of Stones, but he is like a Reed shaken with the Wind. How small a matter will make a Change and Alteration in the Body!
and that the Woman was formed of a Rib taken out of the Man's Body, ver. 22. When the great Jehovah came to pass Sentence upon Man for the Breach of his Law, he put him in mind of his Original and Frame, as to his Corporeal Part;
and that the Woman was formed of a Rib taken out of the Man's Body, ver. 22. When the great Jehovah Come to pass Sentence upon Man for the Breach of his Law, he put him in mind of his Original and Frame, as to his Corporeal Part;
and proceeded from their Loins, must be also formed of the same Matter. Elihu acknowledges that he was formed out of the Clay, Job 33.6. The Psalmist tells us, That God knoweth our Frame, he remembreth that we are Dust, Psal. 103.14. our Bodies are breathing Clay, animated Earth.
and proceeded from their Loins, must be also formed of the same Matter. Elihu acknowledges that he was formed out of the Clay, Job 33.6. The Psalmist tells us, That God Knoweth our Frame, he Remember that we Are Dust, Psalm 103.14. our Bodies Are breathing Clay, animated Earth.
While we dwell in this Tabernacle, we sojourn in a polluted and troublesome World, a place to which Sin hath introduced the greatest Disorder and Confusion, where Iniquity abounds,
While we dwell in this Tabernacle, we sojourn in a polluted and troublesome World, a place to which since hath introduced the greatest Disorder and Confusion, where Iniquity abounds,
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Our Bodies in their present State would immediately fall if they were not propp'd up and repair'd by Earthly Comforts, viz. Meat, Drink, Physick and Raiment.
Our Bodies in their present State would immediately fallen if they were not propped up and repaired by Earthly Comforts, viz. Meat, Drink, Physic and Raiment.
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When Death rends the Soul from the Embraces of the Body, then the Dust returns to the Earth as it was, Eccles. 12.7. it is turned into common Earth, and laid in a Bed of Dust. Thus much for the Description of the State and Condition of the Human Body in this Life. I proceed,
When Death rends the Soul from the Embraces of the Body, then the Dust returns to the Earth as it was, Eccles. 12.7. it is turned into Common Earth, and laid in a Bed of Dust. Thus much for the Description of the State and Condition of the Human Body in this Life. I proceed,
Tho the conditional Conjunction NONLATINALPHABET if, is here made use of, yet it doth not import any Hesitation or Doubt in the Apostle's Mind concerning the Dissolution of his Body,
Though the conditional Conjunction if, is Here made use of, yet it does not import any Hesitation or Doubt in the Apostle's Mind Concerning the Dissolution of his Body,
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but that Conjunction hath the same Signification here with the Adverb NONLATINALPHABET when, and so the words may be render'd thus, When our Earthly House of this Tabernacle shall be dissolved.
but that Conjunction hath the same Signification Here with the Adverb when, and so the words may be rendered thus, When our Earthly House of this Tabernacle shall be dissolved.
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We find that this Particle hath the same Signification, Joh. 16.7. 1 Joh. 3.2. so that these words do amount to an Assertion of the Body's Dissolution:
We find that this Particle hath the same Signification, John 16.7. 1 John 3.2. so that these words do amount to an Assertion of the Body's Dissolution:
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For what Comfort could arise to the Apostle and his Fellow-Sufferers from the Thoughts of their Entrance into an Heavenly Habitation after the Dissolution of their Bodies,
For what Comfort could arise to the Apostle and his Fellow-sufferers from the Thoughts of their Entrance into an Heavenly Habitation After the Dissolution of their Bodies,
if they were not assured that some time or other they should be dissolved? We read of a twofold Dissolution made by Death in Sacred Writ, viz. a Dissolution of the Person or the Man, Phil. 1.23. I desire to depart, or, as the original word may properly be render'd, to be dissolved; this consists in the Separation of the Soul from the Body:
if they were not assured that Some time or other they should be dissolved? We read of a twofold Dissolution made by Death in Sacred Writ, viz. a Dissolution of the Person or the Man, Philip 1.23. I desire to depart, or, as the original word may properly be rendered, to be dissolved; this consists in the Separation of the Soul from the Body:
When a Structure is demolished, it is said to be dissolved; for so the Original Word whereby the Ruine of the Temple is exprest, Mat. 24.2. Mark 13.2. most properly signifies.
When a Structure is demolished, it is said to be dissolved; for so the Original Word whereby the Ruin of the Temple is expressed, Mathew 24.2. Mark 13.2. most properly signifies.
In Allusion hereunto the Death of the Body is called its Dissolution. Now pursuant to the Metaphor several things are imply'd in the Body's Dissolution.
In Allusion hereunto the Death of the Body is called its Dissolution. Now pursuant to the Metaphor several things Are implied in the Body's Dissolution.
What Beauty is there in the Rubbish of the most splendid and stately Palace? Surely there is nothing in it that can attract the Admiration and Esteem of those who behold it.
What Beauty is there in the Rubbish of the most splendid and stately Palace? Surely there is nothing in it that can attract the Admiration and Esteem of those who behold it.
He hath told us that the Body must return to the Earth from whence it came, that he will bring us to Death and to the Grave, which is appointed for all living.
He hath told us that the Body must return to the Earth from whence it Come, that he will bring us to Death and to the Grave, which is appointed for all living.
Do not the continual totterings and shakings of our Earthly Tabernacles, and the frequent Repairs which they stand in need of, portend their Downfal? So that the living may many ways know that they must die.
Do not the continual totterings and shakings of our Earthly Tabernacles, and the frequent Repairs which they stand in need of, portend their Downfall? So that the living may many ways know that they must die.
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Others think the Apostle intends that Glory and Blessedness into which the Souls of Believers enter immediately after their Separation from their Bodies.
Others think the Apostle intends that Glory and Blessedness into which the Souls of Believers enter immediately After their Separation from their Bodies.
It is certainly true that the Earthly Tabernacles of the Saints shall not always lie in the Dust, that the Divorce between their Souls and them will not be perpetual,
It is Certainly true that the Earthly Tabernacles of the Saints shall not always lie in the Dust, that the Divorce between their Souls and them will not be perpetual,
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and then the Soul will have a more noble Habitation than now it hath, the Body will be much more excellent and glorious than it is in its Mortal State:
and then the Soul will have a more noble Habitation than now it hath, the Body will be much more excellent and glorious than it is in its Mortal State:
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When our Earthly House of this Tabernacle is dissolved, we have a Building of God, an House, &c. i. e. we shall enter into it and become Possessors of it:
When our Earthly House of this Tabernacle is dissolved, we have a Building of God, an House, etc. i. e. we shall enter into it and become Possessors' of it:
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now he would partake of the Glory of the Resurrection never the sooner for his speedy Dissolution, the Bodies of all the Saints will be raised and glorified at the same time.
now he would partake of the Glory of the Resurrection never the sooner for his speedy Dissolution, the Bodies of all the Saints will be raised and glorified At the same time.
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However I shall not exclude but include the former Sense in my farther Discourse of these words, wherein we have a twofold Account of this Building or House, viz. Negative and Affirmative. 1. Negative:
However I shall not exclude but include the former Sense in my farther Discourse of these words, wherein we have a twofold Account of this Building or House, viz. Negative and Affirmative. 1. Negative:
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The Tabernacle in the Wilderness was contriv'd by God himself, and yet because Man had an Hand in the Erection thereof, it is said to be made with Hands, Heb. 9.11, 24. But that glorious House in which the Saints shall dwell when they leave their Bodies, was neither contriv'd by Human Art, nor fram'd by Human Strength;
The Tabernacle in the Wilderness was contrived by God himself, and yet Because Man had an Hand in the Erection thereof, it is said to be made with Hands, Hebrew 9.11, 24. But that glorious House in which the Saints shall dwell when they leave their Bodies, was neither contrived by Human Art, nor framed by Human Strength;
And the Saints Bodies at the Resurrection may in some sense be said to be made without Hands, in opposition to those Bodies which they now carry about with them;
And the Saints Bodies At the Resurrection may in Some sense be said to be made without Hands, in opposition to those Bodies which they now carry about with them;
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and whereas Man was instrumental to their first Production, (tho God only was their principal Efficient) yet they shall be raised again by the immediate Operation of God.
and whereas Man was instrumental to their First Production, (though God only was their principal Efficient) yet they shall be raised again by the immediate Operation of God.
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not only in contra-distinction from the Jewish Tabernacle, but also from all other Human Bodies, because no active Principle but Divine Power produced it.
not only in contradistinction from the Jewish Tabernacle, but also from all other Human Bodies, Because no active Principle but Divine Power produced it.
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(1.) It is described from its Efficient, God; it is a Building of God: The Preposition NONLATINALPHABET to which God is subjoined, denotes the Efficient Cause.
(1.) It is described from its Efficient, God; it is a Building of God: The Preposition to which God is subjoined, denotes the Efficient Cause.
It can import nothing less, than that the Divine Being hath exerted more of his Power, Wisdom and Goodness, in this than in any other Fabrick which he hath erected;
It can import nothing less, than that the Divine Being hath exerted more of his Power, Wisdom and goodness, in this than in any other Fabric which he hath erected;
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(2.) From its Situation, in the Heavens. It is observable, that some words are in the New Testament put in the Plural instead of the Singular Number, particularly NONLATINALPHABET Heavens, for NONLATINALPHABET Heaven, Mat. 12.25. in my Text, and several other places, with a Design (as I conceive) emphatically to denote the Excellency and Glory of that lofty Region.
(2.) From its Situation, in the Heavens. It is observable, that Some words Are in the New Testament put in the Plural instead of the Singular Number, particularly Heavens, for Heaven, Mathew 12.25. in my Text, and several other places, with a Design (as I conceive) emphatically to denote the Excellency and Glory of that lofty Region.
This is a place far superior to the Earth, and therefore an Entrance into and Abode in it, is sometimes mentioned as comprehensive of all that Felicity which is possest by those that inhabit it.
This is a place Far superior to the Earth, and Therefore an Entrance into and Abided in it, is sometime mentioned as comprehensive of all that Felicity which is possessed by those that inhabit it.
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This is the Habitation of God's Holiness, there the great Jehovah in a special manner dwells, there are the brightest Discoveries of the Divine Splendor,
This is the Habitation of God's Holiness, there the great Jehovah in a special manner dwells, there Are the Brightest Discoveries of the Divine Splendour,
When we shall be absent from the Body, we shall be present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.8. The Heaven must receive him until the times of restitution of all things.
When we shall be absent from the Body, we shall be present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.8. The Heaven must receive him until the times of restitution of all things.
This is a delectable and secure Habitation, here is fulness of Joy, here are Rivers of Pleasures which constantly refresh the glorified Soul. In this House is Light without Darkness, Day without Night, Joy without Sorrow, and Singing without Weeping.
This is a delectable and secure Habitation, Here is fullness of Joy, Here Are rivers of Pleasures which constantly refresh the glorified Soul. In this House is Light without Darkness, Day without Night, Joy without Sorrow, and Singing without Weeping.
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and a refreshing Communion with the blessed Angels and Saints who cohabit with it therein: All things in this House are sutable to the Grandure and Magnificence of the Structure.
and a refreshing Communion with the blessed Angels and Saints who cohabit with it therein: All things in this House Are suitable to the Grandeur and Magnificence of the Structure.
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and be reunited to their Souls, they shall be received together with them into the Heavenly Jerusalem, and shall share with them in the Felicity of that blessed Seat.
and be Reunited to their Souls, they shall be received together with them into the Heavenly Jerusalem, and shall share with them in the Felicity of that blessed Seat.
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And the Glory of that Place will last as long as the Place it self; it is called a never-fading Crown, an Incorruptible Inheritance, and an Everlasting Kingdom.
And the Glory of that Place will last as long as the Place it self; it is called a never-fading Crown, an Incorruptible Inheritance, and an Everlasting Kingdom.
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Tho the first Adam was driven out of an Earthly Paradise, yet the spiritual Seed and Off-spring of the second Adam shall never be expell'd the Heavenly One:
Tho the First Adam was driven out of an Earthly Paradise, yet the spiritual Seed and Offspring of the second Adam shall never be expelled the Heavenly One:
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Death will have no Power to demolish these curious Fabricks, for it shall be swallowed up in Victory, 1 Cor. 15.54. This Mortal shall then put on Immortality.
Death will have no Power to demolish these curious Fabrics, for it shall be swallowed up in Victory, 1 Cor. 15.54. This Mortal shall then put on Immortality.
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Tho a little time wastes and consumes our Bodies in their present State, yet there shall be no Diminution of their Excellency and Beauty in an endless Eternity,
Though a little time wastes and consumes our Bodies in their present State, yet there shall be no Diminution of their Excellency and Beauty in an endless Eternity,
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and were united to the blessed Jesus, they only have a Right and Title to, and therefore they only have ground to expect and hope for, this glorious Habitation.
and were united to the blessed jesus, they only have a Right and Title to, and Therefore they only have ground to expect and hope for, this glorious Habitation.
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They who come not under such a Character, have reason to fear that when their Earthly Tabernacles shall be dissolved, their Souls will enter into a different Habitation.
They who come not under such a Character, have reason to Fear that when their Earthly Tabernacles shall be dissolved, their Souls will enter into a different Habitation.
an House prepared for the Devil and his Angels, wherein the Wicked must cohabit with and be tormented by those Apostate Spirits who left their Primitive Habitation, for evermore:
an House prepared for the devil and his Angels, wherein the Wicked must cohabit with and be tormented by those Apostate Spirits who left their Primitive Habitation, for evermore:
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for tho they may know and have ground to hope that when their Souls are dislodged from their Bodies, they shall enter into this blissful Habitation,
for though they may know and have ground to hope that when their Souls Are dislodged from their Bodies, they shall enter into this blissful Habitation,
2. The Predicate, know. This Knowledg here spoken of, is a certain Knowledg, a firm and full Perswasion that when their Bodies should be dissolved, their Souls should be received into Heaven.
2. The Predicate, know. This Knowledge Here spoken of, is a certain Knowledge, a firm and full Persuasion that when their Bodies should be dissolved, their Souls should be received into Heaven.
This they might know by comparing themselves with those Marks and Characters of the Heirs of Salvation which were laid down in sacred Writ, by the lively exercise of their Faith upon Christ,
This they might know by comparing themselves with those Marks and Characters of the Heirs of Salvation which were laid down in sacred Writ, by the lively exercise of their Faith upon christ,
This they might fairly collect from the Word of God, wherein there is a full account of the Everlastingness of the Covenant of Grace, the Immutability of Divine Love, the Efficacy of Christ's Death, together with the Constancy and Prevalence of his Intercession,
This they might fairly collect from the Word of God, wherein there is a full account of the Everlastingness of the Covenant of Grace, the Immutability of Divine Love, the Efficacy of Christ's Death, together with the Constancy and Prevalence of his Intercession,
Our Apostle expresseth the like Assurance, 2 Tim. 4.8. Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judg shall give me at that day.
Our Apostle Expresses the like Assurance, 2 Tim. 4.8. Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me At that day.
And tho after my Skin, Worms destroy this Body, yet in my Flesh shall I see God, &c. Tho all who have a Faith of Affiance do not attain to a Faith of Assurance,
And though After my Skin, Worms destroy this Body, yet in my Flesh shall I see God, etc. Tho all who have a Faith of Affiance do not attain to a Faith of Assurance,
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They will labour hard to erect or purchase a comfortable Habitation for their Bodies, but do not at all endeavour to secure an happy Dwelling-place for their Souls when they enter into an invisible World:
They will labour hard to erect or purchase a comfortable Habitation for their Bodies, but do not At all endeavour to secure an happy Dwelling-place for their Souls when they enter into an invisible World:
They will hazard the loss of their Souls to secure their Bodies from Temporal Evils, or to procure those things which will gratify the sensitive Appetite.
They will hazard the loss of their Souls to secure their Bodies from Temporal Evils, or to procure those things which will gratify the sensitive Appetite.
and will expose it self to eternal Ruine for the Preservation of its Earthly Tabernacle? What stupid Fools are they who esteem their Bodies, which are continually advancing towards,
and will expose it self to Eternal Ruin for the Preservation of its Earthly Tabernacle? What stupid Fools Are they who esteem their Bodies, which Are continually advancing towards,
But this will appear very foolish to us, if we consider our Frame, and remember that we are Dust. Our Bodies were formed of the same Matter for kind that we trample under our Feet,
But this will appear very foolish to us, if we Consider our Frame, and Remember that we Are Dust. Our Bodies were formed of the same Matter for kind that we trample under our Feet,
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We are exceeding prone to let out our Affections immoderately towards them, to give them too high a Place, too large a Room in our Hearts, to think our selves happy in an Husband, Wife,
We Are exceeding prove to let out our Affections immoderately towards them, to give them too high a Place, too large a Room in our Hearts, to think our selves happy in an Husband, Wife,
If the noble Inhabitant dwells in Heaven, the House that it dwelt in upon Earth when rebuilt shall be fixt in that glorious Region, this Earthly Tabernacle shall become a Celestial Structure;
If the noble Inhabitant dwells in Heaven, the House that it dwelled in upon Earth when Rebuilt shall be fixed in that glorious Region, this Earthly Tabernacle shall become a Celestial Structure;
but if it be cast into Hell, the raised Body must stand in that direful Prison as an everlasting Monument of Divine Wrath. By making Provision for your Souls, you will also secure the Felicity of your Bodies; their true Interest is inseparable.
but if it be cast into Hell, the raised Body must stand in that direful Prison as an everlasting Monument of Divine Wrath. By making Provision for your Souls, you will also secure the Felicity of your Bodies; their true Interest is inseparable.
3. How terrible will the Agonies of Death be to us, if we see our selves destitute of a Title to Eternal Life? They who have disregarded their future State,
3. How terrible will the Agonies of Death be to us, if we see our selves destitute of a Title to Eternal Life? They who have disregarded their future State,
Let us therefore speedily seek that City which is above. Would you, O Sinners, get a Title to this Habitation? then come to Christ, and sincerely close with him:
Let us Therefore speedily seek that city which is above. Would you, Oh Sinners, get a Title to this Habitation? then come to christ, and sincerely close with him:
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Fifthly, I infer, That Saints should diligently endeavour to get an Assurance of the happy Disposure of their Souls after their Separation from their Bodies.
Fifthly, I infer, That Saints should diligently endeavour to get an Assurance of the happy Disposure of their Souls After their Separation from their Bodies.
the Soul is naturally unwilling to leave its old dwelling-place, Nature cannot but abhor a Dissolution, besides violent Pains do ordinarily attend the taking down of this Earthly Structure.
the Soul is naturally unwilling to leave its old dwelling-place, Nature cannot but abhor a Dissolution, beside violent Pains do ordinarily attend the taking down of this Earthly Structure.
But they can embrace the King of Terrors with Joy and holy Triumph, who are able to say with the Apostle, 2 Tim. 1.12. I know whom I have believed, and I am perswaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that Day.
But they can embrace the King of Terrors with Joy and holy Triumph, who Are able to say with the Apostle, 2 Tim. 1.12. I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that Day.
But what Trouble will possess our Spirits, if when our Souls are going to be unclothed of their Earthly House, we know not whether ever they shall be clothed upon with an House which is from Heaven!
But what Trouble will possess our Spirits, if when our Souls Are going to be unclothed of their Earthly House, we know not whither ever they shall be clothed upon with an House which is from Heaven!
In order to our obtaining this Assurance, let us seriously and diligently search our Hearts and try our Ways, put forth direct Acts of Faith upon Christ,
In order to our obtaining this Assurance, let us seriously and diligently search our Hearts and try our Ways, put forth Direct Acts of Faith upon christ,
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How should we love and live to that blessed Jesus, through whom we are more than Conquerors over our last Enemy, who is gone to Heaven to prepare a Place for us,
How should we love and live to that blessed jesus, through whom we Are more than Conquerors over our last Enemy, who is gone to Heaven to prepare a Place for us,
Shall we not be frequently conversant in that glorious Place, where we hope eternally to dwell? Seeing we are Strangers in the Earth, we should live like those who know they have no continuing City here.
Shall we not be frequently conversant in that glorious Place, where we hope eternally to dwell? Seeing we Are Strangers in the Earth, we should live like those who know they have no Continuing city Here.
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But shall we not be comforted when we consider, that their Souls are gone into a far better Habitation than they dwelt in while they cohabited with us, that they have exchanged our Embraces for Christ's, that they are now triumphing and rejoicing in the Heavenly Mansions;
But shall we not be comforted when we Consider, that their Souls Are gone into a Far better Habitation than they dwelled in while they cohabited with us, that they have exchanged our Embraces for Christ's, that they Are now triumphing and rejoicing in the Heavenly Mansions;
they are Gainers by their Departure, and e're long we shall go to them and dwell with them for evermore? I shall conclude with an Address to the near Relations of our Deceased Friend.
they Are Gainers by their Departure, and ever long we shall go to them and dwell with them for evermore? I shall conclude with an Address to the near Relations of our Deceased Friend.
It had been better for you to have descended from a Turk or Pagan, than from such an Eminent Christian as your deceased Father was, if you prove degenerate Children.
It had been better for you to have descended from a Turk or Pagan, than from such an Eminent Christian as your deceased Father was, if you prove degenerate Children.
How sad will it be, if he who put up so many Prayers for your Salvation before the Throne of Grace, should testify against you to the Aggravation of your Condemnation before the Tribunal of Justice? He is gone before, you must follow after, how soon you know not:
How sad will it be, if he who put up so many Prayers for your Salvation before the Throne of Grace, should testify against you to the Aggravation of your Condemnation before the Tribunal of justice? He is gone before, you must follow After, how soon you know not:
