The upright man's peace at his end open'd in a funeral discourse, Decemb. 18. 1681. upon the death of Mr Martyn, citizen of London. By T. Jacombe, D.D.
UPON the late sudden and afflictive Death of Mr. Martin, (an excellent and usefull Member of this Congregation,) I am desired to Preach upon this Text:
UPON the late sudden and afflictive Death of Mr. Martin, (an excellent and useful Member of this Congregation,) I am desired to Preach upon this Text:
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The principal Design and Scope of David in this Psalm, is, the quieting and comforting of the People of God, under their own Afflicted state, and the Prosperous state of the Wicked: (this is the main Argument which he insists upon throughout the whole Psalm. )
The principal Design and Scope of David in this Psalm, is, the quieting and comforting of the People of God, under their own Afflicted state, and the Prosperous state of the Wicked: (this is the main Argument which he insists upon throughout the Whole Psalm.)
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In order to the more effectual furthering of this Design, he Sums up various weighty Considerations; wherein he sets forth the Misery of the Wicked (though they be Prosperous,) and the Happiness of the Godly (though they be afflicted.) It would take up too much of my time to go over these several Considerations,
In order to the more effectual furthering of this Design, he Sums up various weighty Considerations; wherein he sets forth the Misery of the Wicked (though they be Prosperous,) and the Happiness of the Godly (though they be afflicted.) It would take up too much of my time to go over these several Considerations,
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their End is Peace. Sinners seem to have the better of it in the beginning, but the Saints have the better of it in the End: Sinners have the bright Morning, but then their Evening is very Dark;
their End is Peace. Sinners seem to have the better of it in the beginning, but the Saints have the better of it in the End: Sinners have the bright Morning, but then their Evening is very Dark;
(as it follows in the next Verse.) Here is the comparing of End and End; and it is a very blessed and gracious End to Gods People, their End is Peace; but the End of the Wicked, that is very sad, the End of the Wicked shall be cut off.
(as it follows in the next Verse.) Here is the comparing of End and End; and it is a very blessed and gracious End to God's People, their End is Peace; but the End of the Wicked, that is very sad, the End of the Wicked shall be Cut off.
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2. Obs. That this blessed Event and Consequent of Ʋprightness and Perfection, is a thing that should be Mark'd, Observ'd, and duly consider'd by Others: Mark the perfect Man, &c. I give you these Observations according to our Reading of the Words;
2. Obs. That this blessed Event and Consequent of Ʋprightness and Perfection, is a thing that should be Marked, Observed, and duly considered by Others: Mark the perfect Man, etc. I give you these Observations according to our Reading of the Words;
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not in the least troubling you with the various Versions of them by the Ancients. Our Translation suits very well with the Original, therefore I keep to that. I begin with the First.
not in the least troubling you with the various Versions of them by the Ancients. Our translation suits very well with the Original, Therefore I keep to that. I begin with the First.
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In speaking to which, I will 1. A little touch upon the Subject: and then 2. Come to that (which I design most to enlarge upon,) to shew, that the End of this Subject is Peace.
In speaking to which, I will 1. A little touch upon the Subject: and then 2. Come to that (which I Design most to enlarge upon,) to show, that the End of this Subject is Peace.
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Here are Two Words, Perfect and Ʋpright; NONLATINALPHABET they are Synonymous and aequipoilent Terms, both in this place importing but one and the same thing;
Here Are Two Words, Perfect and Ʋpright; they Are Synonymous and aequipoilent Terms, both in this place importing but one and the same thing;
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and we shall be perfect again, in the future state of Glorification; but in our present, fallen, and middle state, so we are not capable of this Perfection; (this strict and legal Perfection.) This lies in full, exact, universal,
and we shall be perfect again, in the future state of Glorification; but in our present, fallen, and middle state, so we Are not capable of this Perfection; (this strict and Legal Perfection.) This lies in full, exact, universal,
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But then there is an Evangelical Perfection; that which speaks Perfection only in a qualified and Gospel sence: And thus, every Godly Man is a perfect Man,
But then there is an Evangelical Perfection; that which speaks Perfection only in a qualified and Gospel sense: And thus, every Godly Man is a perfect Man,
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1. He is perfect as to his Justification. In the first Moment of the Sinners believing, he is perfectly Justified; his Sin being fully pardoned, his Guilt fully expiated, his Person made compleatly and perfectly Righteous, through the Imputation of Christs perfect Righteousness to him; (for he that hath a perfect Righteousness upon him, must needs be perfectly Righteous.) Sanctification, that is a progressive Act, that goeth on by little and little, Step by Step, by degrees;
1. He is perfect as to his Justification. In the First Moment of the Sinners believing, he is perfectly Justified; his since being Fully pardoned, his Gilded Fully expiated, his Person made completely and perfectly Righteous, through the Imputation of Christ perfect Righteousness to him; (for he that hath a perfect Righteousness upon him, must needs be perfectly Righteous.) Sanctification, that is a progressive Act, that Goes on by little and little, Step by Step, by Degrees;
but we are justified all at once. And all the successive Pardons that we have of Sin, are but the Effects of one continued Justification, as that is particularly applied and drawn forth.
but we Are justified all At once. And all the successive Pardons that we have of since, Are but the Effects of one continued Justification, as that is particularly applied and drawn forth.
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2. A gracious Man also is perfect, in some sence, as to his Sanctification: Not as to the perfection of Degrees, but only as to the Perfection of Parts. Every Sanctified Man hath the Perfection of parts, though not of Degrees;
2. A gracious Man also is perfect, in Some sense, as to his Sanctification: Not as to the perfection of Degrees, but only as to the Perfection of Parts. Every Sanctified Man hath the Perfection of parts, though not of Degrees;
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the whole Man is Sanctified, though not wholly; every Power and Faculty in the Soul, hath something of Sanctifying Grace extended to it, and terminated in it.
the Whole Man is Sanctified, though not wholly; every Power and Faculty in the Soul, hath something of Sanctifying Grace extended to it, and terminated in it.
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And besides that, every true Convert hath something of the two Essential and Constitutive parts of Sanctification; ( viz. Mortification and Vivification; ) and so he may be said, to be perfect with the Perfection of Parts: As the Newborn Babe has all the Essential parts of a Man,
And beside that, every true Convert hath something of the two Essential and Constitutive parts of Sanctification; (viz. Mortification and Vivification;) and so he may be said, to be perfect with the Perfection of Parts: As the Newborn Babe has all the Essential parts of a Man,
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Brethren, I count not my self to have apprehended, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things that are behind and reaching towards the things that are before, I press forward, &c. And sincere Christians are dayly growing up towards this Perfection,
Brothers, I count not my self to have apprehended, but this one thing I do, forgetting those things that Are behind and reaching towards the things that Are before, I press forward, etc. And sincere Christians Are daily growing up towards this Perfection,
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as well as aiming at it, and aspiring after it, Job 17.9. The Righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean Hands shall be stronger and stronger:
as well as aiming At it, and aspiring After it, Job 17.9. The Righteous also shall hold on his Way, and he that hath clean Hands shall be Stronger and Stronger:
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4. Though the Saints are not perfect here on Earth, yet in Heaven they shall be perfect, It is indeed the imperfect Man here, but it shall be the perfect Man there. All our Graces in Heaven shall be filled up, elevated,
4. Though the Saints Are not perfect Here on Earth, yet in Heaven they shall be perfect, It is indeed the imperfect Man Here, but it shall be the perfect Man there. All our Graces in Heaven shall be filled up, elevated,
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(what an expression is that to hold forth the Perfection of knowledge!) We shall love God in Heaven, to the utmost of what the Creature can come up unto in Love; (and so in the rest.) When that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
(what an expression is that to hold forth the Perfection of knowledge!) We shall love God in Heaven, to the utmost of what the Creature can come up unto in Love; (and so in the rest.) When that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
It's said of Noah, he was a just Man, and perfect in his Generatior, and Noah walked with God: Was there no sin in him? we (know the contrary.) was he perfect in Holiness? No,
It's said of Noah, he was a just Man, and perfect in his Generatior, and Noah walked with God: Was there no since in him? we (know the contrary.) was he perfect in Holiness? No,
but he was perfect, in that he walked with God, and was Ʋpright. They are again put together in the Character of Job, Job 1.1. That Man was Perfect and Ʋpright. Gen. 17.1. I am God Almighty, walk before me, and be thou Perfect;
but he was perfect, in that he walked with God, and was Ʋpright. They Are again put together in the Character of Job, Job 1.1. That Man was Perfect and Ʋpright. Gen. 17.1. I am God Almighty, walk before me, and be thou Perfect;
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(it cannot be spoken of any Perfection, other than what is wrap't up in Sincerity.) And this is the meaning of the Words here, Mark the perfect Man, and behold the Ʋpright.
(it cannot be spoken of any Perfection, other than what is wrapped up in Sincerity.) And this is the meaning of the Words Here, Mark the perfect Man, and behold the Ʋpright.
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We'l consider this End in a threefold Reference, (according to which, there must be also a threefold Explication of the Peace annexed to it.) It refers, 1. To the final Issue of all God's Providential Dispensations towards Ʋpright Persons.
We'll Consider this End in a threefold Referente, (according to which, there must be also a threefold Explication of the Peace annexed to it.) It refers, 1. To the final Issue of all God's Providential Dispensations towards Ʋpright Persons.
the chastnings of God may be very severe upon them, ( without and within. ) Well! yet stay but a little, till the End come, ( i. e. till God has done his whole work upon them;
the chastenings of God may be very severe upon them, (without and within.) Well! yet stay but a little, till the End come, (i. e. till God has done his Whole work upon them;
till the close of all his Afflictive Providences, till the time is come that he hath set for Mercy and Comfort;) and then all is Peace. The End of that Man is Peace, with respect to God's Providences;
till the close of all his Afflictive Providences, till the time is come that he hath Set for Mercy and Comfort;) and then all is Peace. The End of that Man is Peace, with respect to God's Providences;
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Behold, we count them happy which endure, (that One would think was a very strange counting,) You have heard of the Patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender Mercy.
Behold, we count them happy which endure, (that One would think was a very strange counting,) You have herd of the Patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender Mercy.
You have seen to what end the Lord brought things with this Job: In the beginning of God's dealings with him, he did not appear to be so merciful, pityful, and gracious;
You have seen to what end the Lord brought things with this Job: In the beginning of God's dealings with him, he did not appear to be so merciful, pitiful, and gracious;
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then it was Peace and Comfort to poor afflicted Job. It is said of him, the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more then his beginning, Job 42.10. Oh, the Condition of upright Christians, for a time may be very stormy and tempestuous;
then it was Peace and Comfort to poor afflicted Job. It is said of him, the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more then his beginning, Job 42.10. O, the Condition of upright Christians, for a time may be very stormy and tempestuous;
but in the Close, all is serene and calm As I said before, The Morning may be Dark and Cloudy, (nay it may be so the whole Day, the whole time of Life,) but yet in the Evening all is Light.
but in the Close, all is serene and Cam As I said before, The Morning may be Dark and Cloudy, (nay it may be so the Whole Day, the Whole time of Life,) but yet in the Evening all is Light.
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This Explication (I conceive,) doth best suit with the main Scope of David in this Psalm; but because it does not so well suit with the Providence of God before us this day, I shall not further enlarge upon it.
This Explication (I conceive,) does best suit with the main Scope of David in this Psalm; but Because it does not so well suit with the Providence of God before us this day, I shall not further enlarge upon it.
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2 This End here carries a special reference unto Death, the end and period of Life. Deut. 32.29. Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
2 This End Here carries a special Referente unto Death, the end and Period of Life. Deuteronomy 32.29. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would Consider their latter end!
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1. Peace with God; (the highest, most blessed and most glorious Peace.) Being justified by Faith we have peace with God, Rom. 5.1. The holy Soul, lives in this peace with God, and dies in this Peace with God too.
1. Peace with God; (the highest, most blessed and most glorious Peace.) Being justified by Faith we have peace with God, Rom. 5.1. The holy Soul, lives in this peace with God, and die in this Peace with God too.
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that Peace, which is called the Peace of God, which passeth all understanding, Phil. 4.7. Oh when Death comes to lay his Arrest, his cold hands upon an upright Christian,
that Peace, which is called the Peace of God, which passes all understanding, Philip 4.7. O when Death comes to lay his Arrest, his cold hands upon an upright Christian,
(that Hope that riseth up to Peace:) The Wicked is driven away in his Wickedness, (in the former Branch of the Verse;) God deals with him in a terrible manner, drives his Soul out of his Body whether he will or no:
(that Hope that Riseth up to Peace:) The Wicked is driven away in his Wickedness, (in the former Branch of the Verse;) God deals with him in a terrible manner, drives his Soul out of his Body whither he will or no:
for the End in it, is not that which I am at present speaking of.) Good old Simeon, he died with this Peace; Lord, now lettest thou thy Servant depart in Peace:
for the End in it, is not that which I am At present speaking of.) Good old Simeon, he died with this Peace; Lord, now Lettest thou thy Servant depart in Peace:
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and surely, here was Peace at the End. So it was with Hezekiah, 2 Kings 20.3. with holy Paul, I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand;
and surely, Here was Peace At the End. So it was with Hezekiah, 2 Kings 20.3. with holy Paul, I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is At hand;
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but only when he comes to die? 2. Hath every Ʋpright Man this Peace? 3. Is it only the Ʋpright that have this peace? Do we not see many die with a great deal of Peace, who yet are far from being in the Number of these Upright and perfect Ones?
but only when he comes to die? 2. Hath every Ʋpright Man this Peace? 3. Is it only the Ʋpright that have this peace? Do we not see many die with a great deal of Peace, who yet Are Far from being in the Number of these Upright and perfect Ones?
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3. Lastly, Take this End here, for the blessed State and Condition that follows after Death, in the World above, And certainly, here's Peace in the highest Notion of it!
3. Lastly, Take this End Here, for the blessed State and Condition that follows After Death, in the World above, And Certainly, here's Peace in the highest Notion of it!
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What a kind of State is that? Oh it is a State of Peace! He shall enter into Peace, Isa. 57.2. It is not only, he shall go out (or die) in Peace; that follows in the next Branch, They shall rest in their Beds, each one walking in his Ʋprightness:
What a kind of State is that? O it is a State of Peace! He shall enter into Peace, Isaiah 57.2. It is not only, he shall go out (or die) in Peace; that follows in the next Branch, They shall rest in their Beds, each one walking in his Ʋprightness:
and much of the Happiness of Heaven lies in the Peace that is there enjoy'd. In the glorified Condition there is nothing but Peace, there all is Peace.
and much of the Happiness of Heaven lies in the Peace that is there enjoyed. In the glorified Condition there is nothing but Peace, there all is Peace.
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Therefore, Peace is often brought in as one great Ingredient into, and Part of, the Heavenly Felicity: 2 Rom. 9.10. Tribulation, and Anguish, upon every Soul that doth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
Therefore, Peace is often brought in as one great Ingredient into, and Part of, the Heavenly Felicity: 2 Rom. 9.10. Tribulation, and Anguish, upon every Soul that does evil, of the Jew First, and also of the Gentile;
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It is the abridgment of all Good, the Sum and Center of all Felicity. So the Jews us'd it in their Common Salutations, Peace be unto you; (that is, all Good, all Mercy.) Thus Heaven is a State of Peace, there being in Heaven the concurrence and possession of all good.
It is the abridgment of all Good, the Sum and Centre of all Felicity. So the jews used it in their Common Salutations, Peace be unto you; (that is, all Good, all Mercy.) Thus Heaven is a State of Peace, there being in Heaven the concurrence and possession of all good.
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We that cannot agree now, while upon Earth, shall perfectly agree in Heaven; whatever our Differences may be in this lower Region, they shall all vanish in Heaven;
We that cannot agree now, while upon Earth, shall perfectly agree in Heaven; whatever our Differences may be in this lower Region, they shall all vanish in Heaven;
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And 'tis no small part of the happiness of the godly, to be taken into this Peace. ) Further, the Saints there have peace in and with themselves: All those Passions and perturbations of mind that here pursue and vex them, shall all there cease;
And it's no small part of the happiness of the godly, to be taken into this Peace.) Further, the Saints there have peace in and with themselves: All those Passion and perturbations of mind that Here pursue and vex them, shall all there cease;
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This Heavenly Peace, (this Peace of the glorified state,) belongs to this Man. Whatsoever inward troubles and disturbances he may have in this Life, in the Life to come all shall be peace;
This Heavenly Peace, (this Peace of the glorified state,) belongs to this Man. Whatsoever inward Troubles and disturbances he may have in this Life, in the Life to come all shall be peace;
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and it implies, that both are Visible, lying open to our knowledge and Observation. It's true, both of them, in some respects, are hidden and indiscernable by us:
and it Implies, that both Are Visible, lying open to our knowledge and Observation. It's true, both of them, in Some respects, Are hidden and indiscernible by us:
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Are any Persons holy and good? And does it fare so well with them at Death? do they reap this Blessing upon Upright walking in a dying hour? Oh let all mark, and seriously consider this!
are any Persons holy and good? And does it fare so well with them At Death? do they reap this Blessing upon Upright walking in a dying hour? O let all mark, and seriously Consider this!
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1. Because the due marking of this will much tend unto, and be a very probable Means, to beget in Others a firm and steady belief of the Goodness of God himself,
1. Because the endue marking of this will much tend unto, and be a very probable Means, to beget in Others a firm and steady belief of the goodness of God himself,
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Has a godly Man this blessed Peace when he dies? And a better Peace after his Death, (the peace of Heaven?) Surely this must convince Men that God is good, his ways too very good!
Has a godly Man this blessed Peace when he die? And a better Peace After his Death, (the peace of Heaven?) Surely this must convince Men that God is good, his ways too very good!
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Holiness may expose Men to Sufferings and Afflictions here (for a time,) but then, sooner or latter, it will abundantly compensate and recompence all those sufferings and Afflictions by internal and eternal Peace.
Holiness may expose Men to Sufferings and Afflictions Here (for a time,) but then, sooner or latter, it will abundantly compensate and recompense all those sufferings and Afflictions by internal and Eternal Peace.
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Oh how could any be prejudiced against Holiness, did they but believe and observe how well it goeth with Gods People in a dying hour, and after Death? Certainly, this would silence all those Reasonings that are in Men against strict and afflicted Piety;
O how could any be prejudiced against Holiness, did they but believe and observe how well it Goes with God's People in a dying hour, and After Death? Certainly, this would silence all those Reasonings that Are in Men against strict and afflicted Piety;
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To live with Peace, ( the Peace of God which passeth all understanding? then to die in Peace? then to enter into Peace in the presence of God in Heaven? What great and desirable Blessings are these!
To live with Peace, (the Peace of God which passes all understanding? then to die in Peace? then to enter into Peace in the presence of God in Heaven? What great and desirable Blessings Are these!
Live the Uprightness of that Man, and then enjoy the Peace of that Man. This (in short) shall suffice for the Second Observation: I come to the Use: Ʋse I.
Live the Uprightness of that Man, and then enjoy the Peace of that Man. This (in short) shall suffice for the Second Observation: I come to the Use: Ʋse I.
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They begin with Mercies ( prosper in the World, are not afflicted as others, enjoy Health and Wealth, variety of all Creature-Blessings:) but then they end with dreadful Judgments.
They begin with mercies (prosper in the World, Are not afflicted as Others, enjoy Health and Wealth, variety of all Creature-Blessings:) but then they end with dreadful Judgments.
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They are going to an everlasting State, and it wounds them thorough and thorough to think what little ground they have to hope, it will be to them a State of Happiness.
They Are going to an everlasting State, and it wounds them through and through to think what little ground they have to hope, it will be to them a State of Happiness.
crying out, oh, what will become of us to all Eternity? Oh my Soul, my Soul, whither art thou going? How do they wish, that they never had been Born, had never seen the Light!
crying out, o, what will become of us to all Eternity? O my Soul, my Soul, whither art thou going? How do they wish, that they never had been Born, had never seen the Light!
All their former Hopes and Confidences, now vanish: (their hope is cut off, and their Trust is like the Spiders Web, Job 8.14.) Prov. 10.28. Prov. 11.7. They kindled a Fire, and for a time warm'd themselves with the Sparks they had from that Fire;
All their former Hope's and Confidences, now vanish: (their hope is Cut off, and their Trust is like the Spiders Web, Job 8.14.) Curae 10.28. Curae 11.7. They kindled a Fire, and for a time warmed themselves with the Sparks they had from that Fire;
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but now they hear that dreadful Word from God, this shall ye have of my Hand, ye shall lie down in Sorrow, Isa. 50.11. This is the dismal Condition of all that forget God, when Sickness and the pangs of Death are upon them.
but now they hear that dreadful Word from God, this shall you have of my Hand, you shall lie down in Sorrow, Isaiah 50.11. This is the dismal Condition of all that forget God, when Sickness and the pangs of Death Are upon them.
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Ʋse 2. This may put us upon Examination; upon serious enquiry, what is our state and course? Are we in the Number of these Perfect, and Ʋpright Ones? brought under the Qualifications here mentioned? If we be,
Ʋse 2. This may put us upon Examination; upon serious enquiry, what is our state and course? are we in the Number of these Perfect, and Ʋpright Ones? brought under the Qualifications Here mentioned? If we be,
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Oh what am I? What is my way and Course? Am I Upright with God in Heart and Life? a Nathaniel, an Israelite indeed, one that is without guile? single-hearted towards God?
O what am I? What is my Way and Course? Am I Upright with God in Heart and Life? a Nathaniel, an Israelite indeed, one that is without guile? singlehearted towards God?
Mark the perfect Man, and behold the Ʋpright, but Transgressors shall be destroyed together, and the End of the Wicked shall be cut off: (the Transgressors and Wicked are set in opposition to the Perfect and Upright.) If you take it thus,
Mark the perfect Man, and behold the Ʋpright, but Transgressors shall be destroyed together, and the End of the Wicked shall be Cut off: (the Transgressors and Wicked Are Set in opposition to the Perfect and Upright.) If you take it thus,
then the Perfect and Upright Man is the Holy or Godly Man, (in the comprehensive import of that Character.) He is One who loves and lives Holiness, that walks not after the Flesh but after the Spirit; who orders his Conversation aright, according to the Rule of Gods Word;
then the Perfect and Upright Man is the Holy or Godly Man, (in the comprehensive import of that Character.) He is One who loves and lives Holiness, that walks not After the Flesh but After the Spirit; who order his Conversation aright, according to the Rule of God's Word;
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Now is it thus with you? Are you thus Holy? Holy in all manner of Conversation, if this be your Way and Course, then your End shall be Peace. This is the large Notion of Uprightness.
Now is it thus with you? are you thus Holy? Holy in all manner of Conversation, if this be your Way and Course, then your End shall be Peace. This is the large Notion of Uprightness.
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2. Consider it more strictly, as it is more particularly, set in opposition to Hypocrisie. And so the Ʋpright and Perfect Man, is one who is not false with God but hearty and sincere:
2. Consider it more strictly, as it is more particularly, Set in opposition to Hypocrisy. And so the Ʋpright and Perfect Man, is one who is not false with God but hearty and sincere:
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One, that is not one thing without and an other thing within, that hath an Heart and an Heart, is double-hearted, (which is the very Core and Venom of Hypocrisie;) but he is single hearted towards God:
One, that is not one thing without and an other thing within, that hath an Heart and an Heart, is double-hearted, (which is the very Core and Venom of Hypocrisy;) but he is single hearted towards God:
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One, that is sound in the Statutes of God, (as David pray'd he might be;) What he appears to be that he is, with the external Profession there's an inward Principle in him:
One, that is found in the Statutes of God, (as David prayed he might be;) What he appears to be that he is, with the external Profession there's an inward Principle in him:
picking and chusing in Duties, (something he will do something he will omit: No, but he follows Godly fully, and has respect to all the Commands of God.
picking and choosing in Duties, (something he will do something he will omit: No, but he follows Godly Fully, and has respect to all the Commands of God.
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Here's the Perfect and Upright Man. 1. He is one, that whatsoever he doth in the things of God, he doth it from an inward Principle. 2. He is one that is Ʋniversal in his Obedience. 3. He is one that is steady and persevering in the good ways of God. 4. He is one, that wherever he is,
Here's the Perfect and Upright Man. 1. He is one, that whatsoever he does in the things of God, he does it from an inward Principle. 2. He is one that is Ʋniversal in his obedience. 3. He is one that is steady and persevering in the good ways of God. 4. He is one, that wherever he is,
and whatever he doth, he always looks upon himself as under God's Eye. 5. He is one who in all his Actings, intends and aims at Gods Glory, as his Supreme End. (But I am straitned by the Time,
and whatever he does, he always looks upon himself as under God's Eye. 5. He is one who in all his Actings, intends and aims At God's Glory, as his Supreme End. (But I am straitened by the Time,
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Upright Walking, sincere Godliness, is a thing that God is highly pleased with and takes singular delight in: Such as are Ʋpright in the Way, are his delight, Prov. 11.20. God hath a very open Hand and Heart to upright Christians;
Upright Walking, sincere Godliness, is a thing that God is highly pleased with and Takes singular delight in: Such as Are Ʋpright in the Way, Are his delight, Curae 11.20. God hath a very open Hand and Heart to upright Christians;
But passing by these Motives, this One in the Text (methinks) may be enough to prevail with you to close with and endeavour after Sincerity and real Holiness.
But passing by these Motives, this One in the Text (methinks) may be enough to prevail with you to close with and endeavour After Sincerity and real Holiness.
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Is the End of the Perfect and Upright Man, Peace? Such Peace, (as has been described?) Oh who would not be Such a Man, that he may partake of Such an End! Holy Paul look't upon all his Sufferings as nothing, if he might but finish his Course with joy;
Is the End of the Perfect and Upright Man, Peace? Such Peace, (as has been described?) O who would not be Such a Man, that he may partake of Such an End! Holy Paul looked upon all his Sufferings as nothing, if he might but finish his Course with joy;
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now upon it's near approach to him, (if Conscience be not quite seared, and he void of all sense of Eternity,) what would he give for it? had he a Thousand Worlds at his dispose, he would willingly part with them all for a little of this inward Peace.
now upon it's near approach to him, (if Conscience be not quite seared, and he void of all sense of Eternity,) what would he give for it? had he a Thousand World's At his dispose, he would willingly part with them all for a little of this inward Peace.
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( Rom. 3.16.) and therefore in his Death he must not have the Blessing of Peace. What an Incentive to Holiness is the bad End of bad Men! they all say, Whoever looks upon us, let him learn to be Religious;
(Rom. 3.16.) and Therefore in his Death he must not have the Blessing of Peace. What an Incentive to Holiness is the bad End of bad Men! they all say, Whoever looks upon us, let him Learn to be Religious;
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(according to the Inscription upon Seunacherib 's Statue or Tomb, in one of the Aegiptian Temples. ) And can it be otherwise with them? Can it be imagined, that he who has lived a Wicked Life should die a comfortable Death? No, no! He that lives ill, cannot die well; (unless it please God to work some great Change at the last.) If it be Sin in the Life, (allowed and unrepented of) it will be dread and horror in the Death.
(according to the Inscription upon Seunacherib is Statue or Tomb, in one of the Egyptian Temples.) And can it be otherwise with them? Can it be imagined, that he who has lived a Wicked Life should die a comfortable Death? No, no! He that lives ill, cannot die well; (unless it please God to work Some great Change At the last.) If it be since in the Life, (allowed and unrepented of) it will be dread and horror in the Death.
'Twill not be enough for us when we come to die, to wish for a peaceable and happy Death, (the Death of God's People;) this Balaam did, Numb. 23.10. Oh, (saith he,) Let me die the Death of the Righteous, and let my last End be like his!
It'll not be enough for us when we come to die, to wish for a peaceable and happy Death, (the Death of God's People;) this balaam did, Numb. 23.10. O, (Says he,) Let me die the Death of the Righteous, and let my last End be like his!
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and use those Means that have a proper tendency to it: (Such as fervent and frequent Prayer, Serious Repentance, thorough Mortification of Sin, Holy and Upright walking with God,) for there's no separating of the Means from the End.
and use those Means that have a proper tendency to it: (Such as fervent and frequent Prayer, Serious Repentance, through Mortification of since, Holy and Upright walking with God,) for there's no separating of the Means from the End.
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If thou art not such an one as that Man, there will be no Peace for thee at thy End, whenever it shall come; (and God knows how soon it may come.) Shall we not all endeavour upon this, to be Upright, Holy,
If thou art not such an one as that Man, there will be no Peace for thee At thy End, whenever it shall come; (and God knows how soon it may come.) Shall we not all endeavour upon this, to be Upright, Holy,
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and Good? To bid adieu to Sin, for will not that be bitterness in the latter End? ( As Abner spake to Joab concerning the Sword, 2 Sam. 2.26.) The Evil of Sin,
and Good? To bid adieu to since, for will not that be bitterness in the latter End? (As Abner spoke to Joab Concerning the Sword, 2 Sam. 2.26.) The Evil of since,
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that you had not so prophaned the Sabbath, so neglected God, lived in such excess of Riot, Uncleanness, Whoredom, (and whatever is naught:) How wilt thou then cry out, Oh would to God I had lived a better Life!
that you had not so Profaned the Sabbath, so neglected God, lived in such excess of Riot, Uncleanness, Whoredom, (and whatever is nought:) How wilt thou then cry out, O would to God I had lived a better Life!
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and hearkened to the good Counsel that Ministers gave me! (and so on.) But what will this avail or signifie when the Soul shall be in this distress? Nothing at all!
and harkened to the good Counsel that Ministers gave me! (and so on.) But what will this avail or signify when the Soul shall be in this distress? Nothing At all!
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1. Q. Hath the Upright, Godly Man, no Peace before his End? Hath he only Peace at his Death? None in Life? Is all his Peace and Comfort reserved for a dying Hour? Answ. Not so!
1. Q. Hath the Upright, Godly Man, no Peace before his End? Hath he only Peace At his Death? None in Life? Is all his Peace and Comfort reserved for a dying Hour? Answer Not so!
He hath peace in Life as well as at Death; He liveth with it, hath it abiding in him (if he doth not lose it by sining against God.) Great Peace have they that love thy Law! Psal. 119.165. The work of Righteousness shall be Peace, and the effect of Righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever, Isa. 32.17. Thou wilt keep him in perfect Peace, (Hebr. Peace, Peace, ) whose mind is stayed on thee;
He hath peace in Life as well as At Death; He lives with it, hath it abiding in him (if he does not loose it by sinning against God.) Great Peace have they that love thy Law! Psalm 119.165. The work of Righteousness shall be Peace, and the Effect of Righteousness, quietness and assurance for ever, Isaiah 32.17. Thou wilt keep him in perfect Peace, (Hebrew Peace, Peace,) whose mind is stayed on thee;
Isa. 26.3. (The perfect Man has perfect Man.) Peace I leave with you, my Peace I give unto you; Joh. 14.27. — These things have I spoken that in me ye might have peace, Joh. 16.33. 2 Cor. 6.10. Yet always rejoycing; A good Conscience is a Continual Feast.
Isaiah 26.3. (The perfect Man has perfect Man.) Peace I leave with you, my Peace I give unto you; John 14.27. — These things have I spoken that in me you might have peace, John 16.33. 2 Cor. 6.10. Yet always rejoicing; A good Conscience is a Continual Feast.
And by this, Spectators are brought to judge well both of the Persons, and also of the Practices of these that are so full of Comfort in such a time of need.
And by this, Spectators Are brought to judge well both of the Persons, and also of the Practices of these that Are so full of Comfort in such a time of need.
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and Salvation hereafter, I dare not question.) Others go without it, in the sensible part of it, both in life and in Death, (that's fad indeed!) True Grace is in their Hearts,
and Salvation hereafter, I Dare not question.) Others go without it, in the sensible part of it, both in life and in Death, (that's fad indeed!) True Grace is in their Hearts,
Light is sown for the Righteous, and gladness for the Ʋpright in heart, Psal. 97.11. 3. He hath Faith to rely upon Christ in a dying hour though he may not have the Peace and comfortable effects of Faith then.
Light is sown for the Righteous, and gladness for the Ʋpright in heart, Psalm 97.11. 3. He hath Faith to rely upon christ in a dying hour though he may not have the Peace and comfortable effects of Faith then.
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3. Q. Is this the End of that Man only? Is Peace limited and peculiar to that Man? Do not we daily see, many Sinners and wicked Persons die in Peace? They go out of the World like Lambs, (as we commonly express it;) have no troubles, no commotions, no disturbance at all upon their Spirits; all is quiet.
3. Q. Is this the End of that Man only? Is Peace limited and peculiar to that Man? Do not we daily see, many Sinners and wicked Persons die in Peace? They go out of the World like Lambs, (as we commonly express it;) have no Troubles, no commotions, no disturbance At all upon their Spirits; all is quiet.
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Ʋse 4. I Should (in the last place,) have turn'd my Discourse to these Perfect and Ʋpright Persons. Three things I should have urged upon you who are such.
Ʋse 4. I Should (in the last place,) have turned my Discourse to these Perfect and Ʋpright Persons. Three things I should have urged upon you who Are such.
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Oh that it should please him to reward imperfect Grace, imperfect Obedience, imperfect Holiness, with this blessed Peace! Not only with Peace in Life, but in Death too!
O that it should please him to reward imperfect Grace, imperfect obedience, imperfect Holiness, with this blessed Peace! Not only with Peace in Life, but in Death too!
you shall be a Gainer by it while you live, when you come to die, and then in Heaven to all Eternity. Pro. 23.18. Surely there is an End, and thine expectation shall not be cut off:
you shall be a Gainer by it while you live, when you come to die, and then in Heaven to all Eternity. Pro 23.18. Surely there is an End, and thine expectation shall not be Cut off:
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what will become of this marking? What will Men have to observe about you, to make them in love with Religion? Oh (amongst other things) you must improve your Peace for God, to credit his Service and Ways! (But I must not further stay upon these things!)
what will become of this marking? What will Men have to observe about you, to make them in love with Religion? O (among other things) you must improve your Peace for God, to credit his Service and Ways! (But I must not further stay upon these things!)
I would say something upon the sad Occasion that is before us, the Death of a worthy Member of this Society, Mr. Martin: I think I may say, with a great deal of Confidence, this Scripture was verified in him.
I would say something upon the sad Occasion that is before us, the Death of a worthy Member of this Society, Mr. Martin: I think I may say, with a great deal of Confidence, this Scripture was verified in him.
I have known him long (somewhat above Forty Years,) and in all my knowledge and observation of him, (abating humane infirmities,) I never saw any thing in his Conversation or Carriage,
I have known him long (somewhat above Forty years,) and in all my knowledge and observation of him, (abating humane infirmities,) I never saw any thing in his Conversation or Carriage,
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but what did speake him a down-right Godly Man. In his Calling, in his Trusts, in his Relations, in all the personal Duties of Religion, he carried it like one that did sincerely fear God: (this many of you know as well as my self.)
but what did speak him a downright Godly Man. In his Calling, in his Trusts, in his Relations, in all the personal Duties of Religion, he carried it like one that did sincerely Fear God: (this many of you know as well as my self.)
just about the time, when he used to come hither to wait upon God in his Ordinances, he went to Heaven:) But I say, at his Death and End, I question not but he had this Peace:
just about the time, when he used to come hither to wait upon God in his Ordinances, he went to Heaven:) But I say, At his Death and End, I question not but he had this Peace:
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And I do less question, but that he is entred into the Heavenly Peace. Oh he is there, in the full fruition of God and of all Good in God, receiving a full Answer to all his Prayers, reaping the fruit and benefit of all his Holy walking with God.
And I do less question, but that he is entered into the Heavenly Peace. O he is there, in the full fruition of God and of all Good in God, receiving a full Answer to all his Prayers, reaping the fruit and benefit of all his Holy walking with God.
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being depriv'd of one that was discreet and prudent, considerably active and useful to us upon many Accounts) Let me hereupon, commend three things to you:
being deprived of one that was discreet and prudent, considerably active and useful to us upon many Accounts) Let me hereupon, commend three things to you:
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That now when such a Mnason, such an old Disciple of Christ is taken away, it would please God to work upon some Young Ones in his room, to bring them in to God.
That now when such a Mnason, such an old Disciple of christ is taken away, it would please God to work upon Some Young Ones in his room, to bring them in to God.
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