Death unstung a sermon preached at the funeral of Thomas Mowsley, an apothecary, who died July, 1669 : with a brief narrative of his life and death : also the manner of Gods dealings with him before and after his conversion : drawn up by his own hand and published / by James Janeway ...
that when these Houses of Clay shall be laid in the dust, they may be secured of an Habitation, not made with hands, that is, Eternal with God in the Heavens.
that when these Houses of Clay shall be laid in the dust, they may be secured of an Habitation, not made with hands, that is, Eternal with God in the Heavens.
The wicked may drink, roar, and swagger, they may persecute the Members of Christ, because they dare not so madly venture upon the Eternal displeasure of God,
The wicked may drink, roar, and swagger, they may persecute the Members of christ, Because they Dare not so madly venture upon the Eternal displeasure of God,
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And hence it is the serious Christian, that makes it his business to avoid this dreadful misery, is satisfied that he doth not act irrationally and madly,
And hence it is the serious Christian, that makes it his business to avoid this dreadful misery, is satisfied that he does not act irrationally and madly,
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that word for ever sticks much in his mind, let the wicked laugh and be merry, let them please themselves in his sorrows, he knows 'tis but a little while,
that word for ever sticks much in his mind, let the wicked laugh and be merry, let them please themselves in his sorrows, he knows it's but a little while,
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2. The Confirmation of this Proposition. 1. They rest from their labours. 2. Their works follow them. 3. The Person affirming this, the Spirit, which is further cleared. 1. By the manner of this Delaration, it was by a voice from Heaven ▪ 2. By the specification of the Person to whom it was spoken;
2. The Confirmation of this Proposition. 1. They rest from their labours. 2. Their works follow them. 3. The Person affirming this, the Spirit, which is further cleared. 1. By the manner of this Declaration, it was by a voice from Heaven ▪ 2. By the specification of the Person to whom it was spoken;
I shall, 1. Enquire what it is to dye in the Lord. 2. I shall prove that such are blessed. 3. I shall shew wherein their happiness doth consist. 4. I shall make some Application.
I shall, 1. Inquire what it is to die in the Lord. 2. I shall prove that such Are blessed. 3. I shall show wherein their happiness does consist. 4. I shall make Some Application.
and let flye against the Almighty? How contemptible a thing is Heaven, and how ridiculous is the very name of Holiness to them? They are of the same mind of those, which Job speaks of: Job. 21.14. They say unto God, depart from us;
and let fly against the Almighty? How contemptible a thing is Heaven, and how ridiculous is the very name of Holiness to them? They Are of the same mind of those, which Job speaks of: Job. 21.14. They say unto God, depart from us;
And who is the Lord, that I should hearken to him? And if a compassionate Minister of Christ beseech them with all the tendernesse that he can for his Soul, to bethink themselves a little what these things may end in at last,
And who is the Lord, that I should harken to him? And if a compassionate Minister of christ beseech them with all the tenderness that he can for his Soul, to bethink themselves a little what these things may end in At last,
how are his perswasions rejected with contempt, and his pitty recompensed with scorn? And may I not say of most wicked Men, they do flye in the Faces of them that would tell them of their danger,
how Are his persuasions rejected with contempt, and his pity recompensed with scorn? And may I not say of most wicked Men, they do fly in the Faces of them that would tell them of their danger,
Doth not that say, That the wicked shall be turned into Hell? — Tribulation and anguish upon every, one that doth evil, and there is no peace, saith my God to the wicked.
Does not that say, That the wicked shall be turned into Hell? — Tribulation and anguish upon every, one that does evil, and there is no peace, Says my God to the wicked.
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Nay, let me speak it freely (I am sure I have Christ and Scripture to warrant what I say) That they which gain this World with their neglect of Heaven, shall at their Death lose both:
Nay, let me speak it freely (I am sure I have christ and Scripture to warrant what I say) That they which gain this World with their neglect of Heaven, shall At their Death loose both:
Many receive temporal mercies, that shall never enjoy Eternal. Job 21.9. Luk. 16.25. O how greatly are they mistaken, who think that Earl, Lord Knight, &c. are words of any significancy after Death;
Many receive temporal Mercies, that shall never enjoy Eternal. Job 21.9. Luk. 16.25. O how greatly Are they mistaken, who think that Earl, Lord Knight, etc. Are words of any significancy After Death;
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Many that would be counted Persons of some depth and wisdome, make a World of stir about trifles, that drive a great Trade for that which is next to nothing,
Many that would be counted Persons of Some depth and Wisdom, make a World of stir about trifles, that drive a great Trade for that which is next to nothing,
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and after all lose my Soul. Could the mighty ones of the World, have but one Hours discourse with one of their Brethren in Hell, I believe their Judgments would be hugely altered,
and After all loose my Soul. Could the mighty ones of the World, have but one Hours discourse with one of their Brothers in Hell, I believe their Judgments would be hugely altered,
and they would soon tell them, that Riches and Honours, and whatsoever else most Men do pursue, let it be what it will below Christ, will yield them but little happiness and comfort in another world.
and they would soon tell them, that Riches and Honours, and whatsoever Else most Men do pursue, let it be what it will below christ, will yield them but little happiness and Comfort in Another world.
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O how many Millions are there that have no better shelter, than a meer Name to themselves, from the wrath of God! Is it not more than possible to hear, read, pray,
O how many Millions Are there that have no better shelter, than a mere Name to themselves, from the wrath of God! Is it not more than possible to hear, read, pray,
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Is it not that God would deliver him from mistakes in matters of everlasting consequence? so Psal. 119.80. Pardon this tediousness upon these things, if most of the Professors of the World did not split upon these Rocks, I should pass these things over with silence.
Is it not that God would deliver him from mistakes in matters of everlasting consequence? so Psalm 119.80. Pardon this tediousness upon these things, if most of the Professors of the World did not split upon these Rocks, I should pass these things over with silence.
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I have heard indeed many poor People boasting of their deceased Friends, and pleasing themselves, to think how happy they were, Because they dyed like Lambs.
I have herd indeed many poor People boasting of their deceased Friends, and pleasing themselves, to think how happy they were, Because they died like Lambs.
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such is the hardness of Mens hearts, so dreadful the searedness of their Consciences, and so great the subtilty of Satan, that many are carried very quietly to Hell,
such is the hardness of Men's hearts, so dreadful the searedness of their Consciences, and so great the subtlety of Satan, that many Are carried very quietly to Hell,
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And on the other side, how many of the precious Sons of Zion have seat in a Cloud? how many of the dear Children of God may go out of the World thorow a painful Death? are not their intellectuals sometimes impaired, their reason Clouded,
And on the other side, how many of the precious Sons of Zion have seat in a Cloud? how many of the dear Children of God may go out of the World thorough a painful Death? Are not their intellectuals sometime impaired, their reason Clouded,
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The truth of it is, it hath not a little puzled some, as well as David, to construe God's dispensations, to see the wicked dye quietly, Psal. 73.4. and the godly to have a strange Death;
The truth of it is, it hath not a little puzzled Some, as well as David, to construe God's dispensations, to see the wicked die quietly, Psalm 73.4. and the godly to have a strange Death;
May not the wicked dye quietly, because his Conscience is quite seared, and he may perswade himself that he hath made an agreement with Death and Hell? may he not hope that there is no such place as Hell;
May not the wicked die quietly, Because his Conscience is quite seared, and he may persuade himself that he hath made an agreement with Death and Hell? may he not hope that there is no such place as Hell;
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and invisibles are all but fansies? or that God is so merciful, as that he will not damn him? and many such things the Devil helps his Servants with, that so his service may not be disparaged,
and invisibles Are all but fancies? or that God is so merciful, as that he will not damn him? and many such things the devil helps his Servants with, that so his service may not be disparaged,
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and it may be God may try his own Children with acute pains, and let Sathan buffer them, to manifest the excellency of his Power, and their Grace, to try others of his Children,
and it may be God may try his own Children with acute pains, and let Sathan buffer them, to manifest the excellency of his Power, and their Grace, to try Others of his Children,
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and some Persons of admirable attainments, and great experiences, while in health, may have some considerable Tryals upon a Death-bed, that poor Christians (which were ready to fear,
and Some Persons of admirable attainments, and great experiences, while in health, may have Some considerable Trials upon a Deathbed, that poor Christians (which were ready to Fear,
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First, They are such, who are made thorowly to understand, that they were sometimes quite dead in sins and trespasses, that they were Aliens from the Common-wealth of Israel,
First, They Are such, who Are made thoroughly to understand, that they were sometime quite dead in Sins and Trespasses, that they were Aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel,
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Secondly, They are Persons which are convinced of that misery of such a state, and made to know, that if they dye in their sins, they must be buried in Flames.
Secondly, They Are Persons which Are convinced of that misery of such a state, and made to know, that if they die in their Sins, they must be buried in Flames.
Thirdly, Ʋpon this they are out of love with their most beloved sins, and count that which was their life, joy, and pleasure, to be a very Death, misery,
Thirdly, Ʋpon this they Are out of love with their most Beloved Sins, and count that which was their life, joy, and pleasure, to be a very Death, misery,
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they can see its killing and damning Nature, in the Agonies and Sufferings of Christ, and they feel the doleful effects of sin in their Soul and body;
they can see its killing and damning Nature, in the Agonies and Sufferings of christ, and they feel the doleful effects of since in their Soul and body;
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both, and upon this account they can say, what have I to do with Vanity any more, Shall I still hug this Serpent? shall I still Sail with this Jonah in my Vessel? and shall I after all this keep this Dalilah in my Bosom? No;
both, and upon this account they can say, what have I to do with Vanity any more, Shall I still hug this Serpent? shall I still Sail with this Jonah in my Vessel? and shall I After all this keep this Delilah in my Bosom? No;
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now this is a Person that is fit for Death, and Death, it will (as you shall hear afterwards) do him a World of kindness in shewing him the Heads of all his Enemies.
now this is a Person that is fit for Death, and Death, it will (as you shall hear afterwards) do him a World of kindness in showing him the Heads of all his Enemies.
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And hath he not made many promises to them that diligently seek him? Hath he not said that their labours shall not be in vain in the Lord? The Christian is running,
And hath he not made many promises to them that diligently seek him? Hath he not said that their labours shall not be in vain in the Lord? The Christian is running,
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and a Kingdom that will last longer, than Eternity: Psal. 63.8. Psal. 90.14. 7. They which are willing (if called to it) to do, or suffer any thing for Christ, shall inherit this blessedness.
and a Kingdom that will last longer, than Eternity: Psalm 63.8. Psalm 90.14. 7. They which Are willing (if called to it) to do, or suffer any thing for christ, shall inherit this blessedness.
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this knocking, rubbing, and hewing, is but to furbish and polish you, that you may be more stately Pillars, in the Temple of your God. Fear not Men, nor Devils:
this knocking, rubbing, and hewing, is but to furbish and polish you, that you may be more stately Pillars, in the Temple of your God. fear not Men, nor Devils:
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if I should but read one in Forty; what is the meaning of that Es. 57.2. Phil. 1.21. 2 Cor. 5.1. Job 3.17. 2. They feel somewhat of this happiness in this World, therefore they shall have it compleated in another.
if I should but read one in Forty; what is the meaning of that Es. 57.2. Philip 1.21. 2 Cor. 5.1. Job 3.17. 2. They feel somewhat of this happiness in this World, Therefore they shall have it completed in Another.
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How oft do the Saints feel their Souls transported with the sense of divine pleasures? How many earnests do they receive of the purchased possessions? How many warm refreshing Raies of Divine love break in upon their Soul,
How oft do the Saints feel their Souls transported with the sense of divine pleasures? How many earnests do they receive of the purchased possessions? How many warm refreshing Rays of Divine love break in upon their Soul,
when others would have mourned? Have I not heard them talk of their sweet experiences, the very mention of which, is more reviving to a spiritual hearer,
when Others would have mourned? Have I not herd them talk of their sweet experiences, the very mention of which, is more reviving to a spiritual hearer,
Sometimes in prayer their souls even get into the bosom of God, and the great God and Man have a blessed intercourse, the Soul lets out it self to God,
Sometime in prayer their Souls even get into the bosom of God, and the great God and Man have a blessed intercourse, the Soul lets out it self to God,
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What else is this, but the clear demonstration of the reality of invisibles? Can meer fancies thus transport Men? Must they not believe their own experiences? Can that joy, which is the result of faith and love,
What Else is this, but the clear demonstration of the reality of invisibles? Can mere fancies thus transport Men? Must they not believe their own experiences? Can that joy, which is the result of faith and love,
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and that in a way of duty, and close walking with God, Can that be a delusion? Will the spirit of truth witness to a lye? Will goodness it self put a cheat upon poor Creatures,
and that in a Way of duty, and close walking with God, Can that be a delusion? Will the Spirit of truth witness to a lie? Will Goodness it self put a cheat upon poor Creatures,
and that in a matter of such vast consequence, as Eternity? Can we conceive, that he which commands us not to deceive our Neighbour, should deceive us? Shall any that calls himself a Christian, entertain such blasphemous apprehensions of the blessed Jehovah? Well then,
and that in a matter of such vast consequence, as Eternity? Can we conceive, that he which commands us not to deceive our Neighbour, should deceive us? Shall any that calls himself a Christian, entertain such blasphemous apprehensions of the blessed Jehovah? Well then,
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and Tongue of Angels? For the Saint in his greatest dimensions, fullest enjoyments, and tallest stature on this side the Grace, is but a Childe, a Dwarf, a Worm, in comparison of what he will be, the next moment after his dissolution:
and Tongue of Angels? For the Saint in his greatest dimensions, Fullest enjoyments, and Tallest stature on this side the Grace, is but a Child, a Dwarf, a Worm, in comparison of what he will be, the next moment After his dissolution:
and their own misery, the Saints wisdom, and their folly? what else is the meaning of Balaam 's wish? Why should he be so desirous to dye the death of the Saint,
and their own misery, the Saints Wisdom, and their folly? what Else is the meaning of balaam is wish? Why should he be so desirous to die the death of the Saint,
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Happy are they that have not all their work to do in a dying Hour, O happy are they that have some Cordial to comfort them in a time of such distress, O, a Christ, a Christ, ten thousand Worlds now for that Christ, which I despised!
Happy Are they that have not all their work to do in a dying Hour, Oh happy Are they that have Some Cordial to Comfort them in a time of such distress, Oh, a christ, a christ, ten thousand World's now for that christ, which I despised!
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than Christ hath done for his? Would it not follow that Saints are the most miserable fools in the World? then it would be to no purpose to deny ones self, to fight with Beasts at Ephesus, to bear the contradiction of sinners;
than christ hath done for his? Would it not follow that Saints Are the most miserable Fools in the World? then it would be to no purpose to deny ones self, to fight with Beasts At Ephesus, to bear the contradiction of Sinners;
But what work am I now about? Who is sufficient for these things? What Tongue can utter the least part of that Glory? What Heart imagine its transcendent excellency? And what Ears can bear it? should such a one as Moses, Enoch, or Elias come sparkling in his Robes, in the habit of a glorified Saint,
But what work am I now about? Who is sufficient for these things? What Tongue can utter the least part of that Glory? What Heart imagine its transcendent excellency? And what Ears can bear it? should such a one as Moses, Enoch, or Elias come sparkling in his Robes, in the habit of a glorified Saint,
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and should he but tell you what a sight he hath seen, what melody he hears, what imployment he is ingaged in, what possessions he enjoys, where would he endure it? I am perswaded,
and should he but tell you what a sighed he hath seen, what melody he hears, what employment he is engaged in, what possessions he enjoys, where would he endure it? I am persuaded,
if in this mortal state, God should let in the Soul the hundreth thousandth part of that Glory, which Saints enjoy in Heaven, it would in a moment sink a Man,
if in this Mortal state, God should let in the Soul the Hundredth thousandth part of that Glory, which Saints enjoy in Heaven, it would in a moment sink a Man,
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yea the highest experiences of the best, notwithstanding these things are so frequently inculcated, and so passionately recommended to our consideration,
yea the highest experiences of the best, notwithstanding these things Are so frequently inculcated, and so passionately recommended to our consideration,
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O wretched Man, who shall deliver me? if he had heard a voice from Heaven saying, thy groans have pierced the Clouds, thy Prayer hath reached the Heavens, thy Petitions shall be granted immediately, would not this have been grateful news.
Oh wretched Man, who shall deliver me? if he had herd a voice from Heaven saying, thy groans have pierced the Clouds, thy Prayer hath reached the Heavens, thy Petitions shall be granted immediately, would not this have been grateful news.
if you follow them into their Families, what is it that they would most desire of God? is it not freedom from sin? what complaints do they make of themselves, that there should be so great an unsutableness in them to God, that their hearts are unsensible of the worth of divine things, that they should have so little love to the Lord Christ,
if you follow them into their Families, what is it that they would most desire of God? is it not freedom from since? what complaints do they make of themselves, that there should be so great an unsuitableness in them to God, that their hearts Are unsensible of the worth of divine things, that they should have so little love to the Lord christ,
how cowardly in the cause of God? But death will for ever silence these complaints, death tares off Joshua 's rags and presents him before the Lord without spot or wrinckle, or any such thing;
how cowardly in the cause of God? But death will for ever silence these complaints, death tares off joshua is rags and presents him before the Lord without spot or wrinkle, or any such thing;
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The house of Saul, and the house of David shall no longer •ontend, that bloody conflict between the flesh and spirit shall then be determined by a final Victory,
The house of Saul, and the house of David shall no longer •ontend, that bloody conflict between the Flesh and Spirit shall then be determined by a final Victory,
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then the Soul will say, farewell my hard heart, farewell unbelief, farewell ingratitude; then thou shalt never entertain an unkind thought of God more;
then the Soul will say, farewell my hard heart, farewell unbelief, farewell ingratitude; then thou shalt never entertain an unkind Thought of God more;
the lame and the blinde, and the J•busites shall be smitten when King David comes to make his Palace in Zion, thy sins must dye when the Lord cometh to take the full possession of this Fort:
the lame and the blind, and the J•busites shall be smitten when King David comes to make his Palace in Zion, thy Sins must die when the Lord comes to take the full possession of this Fort:
the Eyes shall be better employed than in beholding of vanity, the Eares shall not be locked against truth, the Hands far from violence, the Tongue from deceit,
the Eyes shall be better employed than in beholding of vanity, the Ears shall not be locked against truth, the Hands Far from violence, the Tongue from deceit,
for ever discarded, and turned out of Doors. Eph. 5.27. Es. 44.22. 2. When a Christian ay•th, he shall be freed from all the temptations of Sathan.
for ever discarded, and turned out of Doors. Ephesians 5.27. Es. 44.22. 2. When a Christian ay•th, he shall be freed from all the temptations of Sathan.
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he useth his stratagems to surprize them, but then this adversary shall be trod under Foot, his Fiery Darts shall be quenched, and his designes broken.
he uses his stratagems to surprise them, but then this adversary shall be trod under Foot, his Fiery Darts shall be quenched, and his designs broken.
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or in the least disturbing thy peace. Rev. 20.10. 3. The blessedness of the People of God consisteth in their being freed from the frownes and flatteries of the World.
or in the least disturbing thy peace. Rev. 20.10. 3. The blessedness of the People of God Consisteth in their being freed from the frowns and flatteries of the World.
Christian, expect not as long as any of that Cainis• Generation breath, that thou shouldest be long ••cure, In the World you shall have tribulation, •ut be of good cheer, Christ hath overcome the World, Joh. 16.33.
Christian, expect not as long as any of that Cainis• Generation breath, that thou Shouldst be long ••cure, In the World you shall have tribulation, •ut be of good cheer, christ hath overcome the World, John 16.33.
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••d as for their flatteries, they shall signifie nothing, thing, the beauty of this inseriour World will be darkned by the brightness of that Light which Death leads thee into;
••d as for their flatteries, they shall signify nothing, thing, the beauty of this inseriour World will be darkened by the brightness of that Light which Death leads thee into;
Honours and riches are accounted very inconsiderable things to them which understand the difference between finite and infinite the disproportion between time and Eternity Death bloweth the dust out of our eyes, it pluck• off the Vail,
Honours and riches Are accounted very inconsiderable things to them which understand the difference between finite and infinite the disproportion between time and Eternity Death blows the dust out of our eyes, it pluck• off the vail,
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there wi•• be no thought of returning to Egypt or Goshe• either in them which know the fruitfulness of th• spiritual Canaan, the accommodations of the ne• Jerusalem, the pleasure of the holy Court.
there wi•• be no Thought of returning to Egypt or Goshe• either in them which know the fruitfulness of th• spiritual Canaan, the accommodations of the ne• Jerusalem, the pleasure of the holy Court.
and ach••• The Stone, Gout, and Plague are Distempers th•• none labour with there: that Aire is clear, an• sin which infecteth other places, never got footing there;
and ach••• The Stone, Gout, and Plague Are Distempers th•• none labour with there: that Air is clear, an• since which Infecteth other places, never god footing there;
they that scarce know what a Day•• ease now means shall then forget their sorrow their constitutions shall be mended, their craz• Bodies, that needed to be propped up by A•• have now no need of such helps:
they that scarce know what a Day•• ease now means shall then forget their sorrow their constitutions shall be mended, their craz• Bodies, that needed to be propped up by A•• have now no need of such helps:
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the lame sha•• leap, the blinde see, the weak shall be strong, th• crooked strait, they which were in deaths oft sha•• be never in danger. O happy alteration!
the lame sha•• leap, the blind see, the weak shall be strong, th• crooked strait, they which were in death's oft sha•• be never in danger. O happy alteration!
th• Grave will refine and alter our Bodies, and the• shall there bury all imperfections, and this mort• shall put on immortality, and this corruptible incorruption.
th• Grave will refine and altar our Bodies, and the• shall there bury all imperfections, and this mort• shall put on immortality, and this corruptible incorruption.
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There the weary shall be at rest. Esa. 61.3. & 33.24. & 60.18. Job 3.17. 5. The blessedness of the deceased Saints consiste•h in their perfect freedome from all wants, and fear of want.
There the weary shall be At rest. Isaiah 61.3. & 33.24. & 60.18. Job 3.17. 5. The blessedness of the deceased Saints consiste•h in their perfect freedom from all Wants, and Fear of want.
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if he should make the Heavens as Iron, and the Earth as brass? What Element can we want, what Creature could we well spare? But the time is coming, that Day will shortly begin, whose brightness will make the Sun dark,
if he should make the Heavens as Iron, and the Earth as brass? What Element can we want, what Creature could we well spare? But the time is coming, that Day will shortly begin, whose brightness will make the Sun dark,
Dwell O my trembling Soul upon the Meditation of these things. Is there no truth nor weight in •hose Scriptures? Es. 60.19. Es. 21.29. Give in thy Answer.
Dwell Oh my trembling Soul upon the Meditation of these things. Is there no truth nor weight in •hose Scriptures? Es. 60.19. Es. 21.29. Give in thy Answer.
Some of those very graces that are now so useful and necessary, when their work is done, shall be laid aside as useless, I mean Faith, Hope, Patience, desire;
some of those very graces that Are now so useful and necessary, when their work is done, shall be laid aside as useless, I mean Faith, Hope, Patience, desire;
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all which speak something of imperfection, shall then be swallowed up of love. They now help to lead the Soul out of Egypt, conduct thorow the red Sea,
all which speak something of imperfection, shall then be swallowed up of love. They now help to led the Soul out of Egypt, conduct thorough the read Sea,
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Faith, like loyal Barzillai, brings in abundant provisions for the Soul, in all its streights, and comes with it to the banks of Jordan, to the brink o• eternity;
Faith, like loyal Barzillai, brings in abundant provisions for the Soul, in all its straights, and comes with it to the banks of Jordan, to the brink o• eternity;
but there, there it takes its final leave, and sends over young Chimham to wait upon the King at Jerusalem, it sends love over into Heaven t• dwell there with the Lord for ever.
but there, there it Takes its final leave, and sends over young Chimham to wait upon the King At Jerusalem, it sends love over into Heaven t• dwell there with the Lord for ever.
but what an Ocean am I now lanching into, who can tell all the priviledges of a Citizen of Zion, what Pen can describe the honour and dignities of the Sons of God? But that I may heighten your spirits,
but what an Ocean am I now launching into, who can tell all the privileges of a Citizen of Zion, what Pen can describe the honour and dignities of the Sons of God? But that I may heighten your spirits,
How do you think that Lazarus was affected, who instead of Beggars, Crippels, and Dogs, had a Guard of Angels waiting upon him? What an extasy of joy was he surprized vvith, Luk. 16.22. This honour have all the Saints.
How do you think that Lazarus was affected, who instead of Beggars, Crippels, and Dogs, had a Guard of Angels waiting upon him? What an ecstasy of joy was he surprised with, Luk. 16.22. This honour have all the Saints.
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what are they, it compared with the least of the Captains of the Lord's Host? How vast is the difference between Flesh and Spirit? and yet this favour the Lord is pleased to confer upon the least of his Children.
what Are they, it compared with the least of the Captains of the Lord's Host? How vast is the difference between Flesh and Spirit? and yet this favour the Lord is pleased to confer upon the least of his Children.
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And how glad are the Angels themselves of the society of the poorest Saint? they are glad even here to be doing offices of love for them, many a danger they delivered them from, many a mercy they conveyed from their Father to them;
And how glad Are the Angels themselves of the society of the Poorest Saint? they Are glad even Here to be doing Offices of love for them, many a danger they Delivered them from, many a mercy they conveyed from their Father to them;
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and what stories will they tell them, of the providences of God toward them, and joyn with them in the high praises of his goodness and love? But all this is but little to what follows.
and what stories will they tell them, of the providences of God towards them, and join with them in the high praises of his Goodness and love? But all this is but little to what follows.
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how excellent when her royal Husband the Lord Christ shall be infinitely taken with her? Will he not then say, thou art all fair my love, there is no spot in thee.
how excellent when her royal Husband the Lord christ shall be infinitely taken with her? Will he not then say, thou art all fair my love, there is no spot in thee.
Come with me from Lebanon my Spouse, with me from Lebanon, from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the Lyons Dens, from the Mountains of Leopards.
Come with me from Lebanon my Spouse, with me from Lebanon, from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the Lyons Dens, from the Mountains of Leopards.
hovv happy vvould you think your selves, if your heart vvere alvvayes as God vvould have it? Is it not for this, that you fast and pray? Is it not for this, that you hear, read,
how happy would you think your selves, if your heart were always as God would have it? Is it not for this, that you fast and pray? Is it not for this, that you hear, read,
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and like our Father? vvho that understands this vvould not bid Death vvelcome, and say novv Grave do thy vvorst? Ask Paul, and he vvill tell you, that upon this account he groans:
and like our Father? who that understands this would not bid Death welcome, and say now Grave do thy worst? Ask Paul, and he will tell you, that upon this account he groans:
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enquire of David, and he vvill let you understand, that he never expects satisfaction, till he avvake vvith God's likeness. Psal. 17. 3. Another thing vvherein the blessedness of a Christian at Death lyes, is this, the sight of Christ.
inquire of David, and he will let you understand, that he never expects satisfaction, till he awake with God's likeness. Psalm 17. 3. another thing wherein the blessedness of a Christian At Death lies, is this, the sighed of christ.
and put off his Robes, that came leaping over the Mountains, and skipping over the Hills, running thorow a thousand difficulties, that he might pluck thee out of thy misery,
and put off his Robes, that Come leaping over the Mountains, and skipping over the Hills, running thorough a thousand difficulties, that he might pluck thee out of thy misery,
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Is not his love better than wine, and a look of his countenance to be preferred before Corn and Oyl? Is not his kindness to be valued above life it self? What meanest thou then O my Soul, that thou dost so dread his coming? Why art thou so loath to be with him? Why art thou afraid of the enjoyment of him? Will thy Redeemer make thee a slave, hath Heaven changed his Nature,
Is not his love better than wine, and a look of his countenance to be preferred before Corn and Oil? Is not his kindness to be valued above life it self? What Meanest thou then Oh my Soul, that thou dost so dread his coming? Why art thou so loath to be with him? Why art thou afraid of the enjoyment of him? Will thy Redeemer make thee a slave, hath Heaven changed his Nature,
and fire thee, what will? but when thou shalt see Christ indeed, his very looks will so warm thy Soul, that thou shalt in a moment feel a divine flame, which shall never be extinguished,
and fire thee, what will? but when thou shalt see christ indeed, his very looks will so warm thy Soul, that thou shalt in a moment feel a divine flame, which shall never be extinguished,
this is he, O my Soul, that was wounded, that thou mightest be healed; this is he who was Crowned vvith Thorns, that thou mightest be Crovvned vvith Glory;
this is he, Oh my Soul, that was wounded, that thou Mightest be healed; this is he who was Crowned with Thorns, that thou Mightest be Crowned with Glory;
novv opened? Tell me now, O my soul, is there any in tvvo Worlds comparable to him? Was not that he that sheltered thee from the storms of God's vvrath? Was not that precious Body, the Shield vvhich blunted the Svvord of Justice,
now opened? Tell me now, Oh my soul, is there any in tvvo World's comparable to him? Was not that he that sheltered thee from the storms of God's wrath? Was not that precious Body, the Shield which blunted the Sword of justice,
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and Rebel? Was it not he that laid dovvn the price, that bought thy pardon, that purchased this Inheritance? vvas it not he that fed thee vvith his Body, that broached his heart blood, to quench the thirst of thy Soul, the lusts of thy heart,
and Rebel? Was it not he that laid down the price, that bought thy pardon, that purchased this Inheritance? was it not he that fed thee with his Body, that broached his heart blood, to quench the thirst of thy Soul, the Lustiest of thy heart,
and the flames of God's indignation? Look upon him, is he not made up of love? I see now, it is not for nothing, that the Virgins did love him, it was not vvithout good reason, that the Spouse vvas sick;
and the flames of God's Indignation? Look upon him, is he not made up of love? I see now, it is not for nothing, that the Virgins did love him, it was not without good reason, that the Spouse was sick;
to be with him did I say? vvho that hears of him, can choose but vvish to see him, vvho that sees him, can live without him, who that lives vvith him can leave him? What mean the World? Sure they are dead, blind, or mad:
to be with him did I say? who that hears of him, can choose but wish to see him, who that sees him, can live without him, who that lives with him can leave him? What mean the World? Sure they Are dead, blind, or mad:
look dear Jesus upon me, and let me go, and tell the World thy beauties, let me every day have a little sight of thee, that I may commend thee a thousand times more feelingly,
look dear jesus upon me, and let me go, and tell the World thy beauty's, let me every day have a little sighed of thee, that I may commend thee a thousand times more feelingly,
Thou shalt then meet thy best friends, whose company was so warming, whose words were so incouraging, whose lives did so much command Religion, their Faces did then shine, their conversation was in Heaven:
Thou shalt then meet thy best Friends, whose company was so warming, whose words were so encouraging, whose lives did so much command Religion, their Faces did then shine, their Conversation was in Heaven:
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And how vvill they vvelcome you to their Fathers House, you that took sweet counsel together, that went to the House of God, that talk'd of that glory,
And how will they welcome you to their Father's House, you that took sweet counsel together, that went to the House of God, that talked of that glory,
how glad will you be, when you meet in it? Nay, Death will bring you acquainted with all these famous Worthies, of whom the World was not worthy, the noble Champions of Christ, which thought not their lives dear to them,
how glad will you be, when you meet in it? Nay, Death will bring you acquainted with all these famous Worthies, of whom the World was not worthy, the noble Champions of christ, which Thought not their lives dear to them,
if one could hear Daniel, or the Three Children tell the story of their deliverance? How should one be pleased to have it from the Mouth of Moses, Joshuah, and Caleb. what God did for Israel in the Fields of Ham, the Red-Sea,
if one could hear daniel, or the Three Children tell the story of their deliverance? How should one be pleased to have it from the Mouth of Moses, Joshua, and Caleb. what God did for Israel in the Fields of Ham, the Red sea,
and the Wilderness? and how he brought them into the Land of Canaan; hovv do you think you should be affected at such things as these? vvhy? as formidable as Death looks, it's he that brings us to the speech of all these.
and the Wilderness? and how he brought them into the Land of Canaan; how do you think you should be affected At such things as these? why? as formidable as Death looks, it's he that brings us to the speech of all these.
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How loath are we novv to part, when a knot of us have got together, to talk about the things of another World? are not the Saints the excellent ones, in whom is our delight? is not the empty discourse of the unexperienced World tedious,
How loath Are we now to part, when a knot of us have god together, to talk about the things of Another World? Are not the Saints the excellent ones, in whom is our delight? is not the empty discourse of the unexperienced World tedious,
Is not that Company indeed? and all their work will be to admire, praise, and love God, and to take infinite delight, and complacency in him to all Eternity.
Is not that Company indeed? and all their work will be to admire, praise, and love God, and to take infinite delight, and complacency in him to all Eternity.
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O what acclamations of joy vvill there be, vvhen all the Children of God shall meet together, vvithout fear of being disturbed by the Antichristian and Cainish brood!
O what acclamations of joy will there be, when all the Children of God shall meet together, without Fear of being disturbed by the Antichristian and Cainish brood!
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5. An other thing, wherein the blessedness of the Saints departed consists, is, that then all their Prayers shall be sully answered, their desires satisfied, and hopes enjoyed.
5. an other thing, wherein the blessedness of the Saints departed consists, is, that then all their Prayers shall be sully answered, their Desires satisfied, and hope's enjoyed.
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and groans, to vvhat purpose do they afflict themselves? what profit is it for them to call upon God? what benefit is there in serving the Almighty? The wicked boast of their hearts desire,
and groans, to what purpose do they afflict themselves? what profit is it for them to call upon God? what benefit is there in serving the Almighty? The wicked boast of their hearts desire,
But is there not a time a coming, vvhen the godly may ask them, vvhat profit they have novv in their pleasures, vvhat comfort in their greatness, what fruit of all their labours? and with unspeakable satisfaction, produce their Crown,
But is there not a time a coming, when the godly may ask them, what profit they have now in their pleasures, what Comfort in their greatness, what fruit of all their labours? and with unspeakable satisfaction, produce their Crown,
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And if after a sight and sense of this incomprehensible glory, you finde that I have deceived you, by making you to over-value it, I am contented to bear the blame of an Impostor.
And if After a sighed and sense of this incomprehensible glory, you find that I have deceived you, by making you to overvalue it, I am contented to bear the blame of an Impostor.
the Christian may then rejoyce over his Enemy, and say, vvho shall separate me from the love of God? they that are safe in Heaven, need not to entertain any fears of losing their Inheritance.
the Christian may then rejoice over his Enemy, and say, who shall separate me from the love of God? they that Are safe in Heaven, need not to entertain any fears of losing their Inheritance.
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8. The last thing that I shall mention, wherein the happiness of the Dead, that dye in the Lord, consists, is in the full and joyful assurance of a glorious Resurrection,
8. The last thing that I shall mention, wherein the happiness of the Dead, that die in the Lord, consists, is in the full and joyful assurance of a glorious Resurrection,
And why seems it a thing incredible, that the Body should rise again? Is it a thing incredible, that he which made a World out of nothing, should raise up our •••feless Dust,
And why seems it a thing incredible, that the Body should rise again? Is it a thing incredible, that he which made a World out of nothing, should raise up our •••feless Dust,
when he made Man out of a lump o• Clay? Is it beyond his power to raise Children to Abraham out of the very Stones? Can nothing be acted by an Omnipotent Agent,
when he made Man out of a lump o• Clay? Is it beyond his power to raise Children to Abraham out of the very Stones? Can nothing be acted by an Omnipotent Agent,
as this? and hath not he given our •aith very considerable helps in this matter? Doth not his Yearly providences preach the truth of this Doctrine? What Farmer thinks his Seed lost,
as this? and hath not he given our •aith very considerable helps in this matter? Does not his Yearly providences preach the truth of this Doctrine? What Farmer thinks his Seed lost,
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when it's buried under the Clods, when the Winter hath disrobed the Medowes, and covered them with a white Mantle, will you therefore conclude they shall never be dressed again with their Greens,
when it's buried under the Clods, when the Winter hath disrobed the Meadows, and covered them with a white Mantle, will you Therefore conclude they shall never be dressed again with their Greens,
and decked with their Flowers? but it all this signify nothing, what do you think of what God hath done already? was Lazarus his Resurrection a cheat? and were the Evangelists mistaken, which tell us of the rising of many of the Saints,
and decked with their Flowers? but it all this signify nothing, what do you think of what God hath done already? was Lazarus his Resurrection a cheat? and were the Evangelists mistaken, which tell us of the rising of many of the Saints,
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Is his Arm weaker than it was? Is the Grave too strong for him? And are the Doors of it so fast locked, that his Key can't open them? Did Christ promise more than he could make good,
Is his Arm Weaker than it was? Is the Grave too strong for him? And Are the Doors of it so fast locked, that his Key can't open them? Did christ promise more than he could make good,
as the Sun in its strength, and as lively in its motions? How castly will it mount into the Aire to meet the Lord in the Clouds? how actively will it pass from one side of the Heavens to another, with as much expedition,
as the Sun in its strength, and as lively in its motions? How castly will it mount into the Air to meet the Lord in the Clouds? how actively will it pass from one side of the Heavens to Another, with as much expedition,
Will not the Soul say •o the Body, where hadst thou, O my friend, •hat glorious splendor? who clothed thee in so •ovely a dress? how camest thou by that Majesty •nd beauty? Art thou that Body which wert ••ont to bear me company to the House of God, •re those the Eyes that wept so oft? Are those the Feet which travelled so many miles to hear the World. O excellent alteration!
Will not the Soul say •o the Body, where Hadst thou, Oh my friend, •hat glorious splendour? who clothed thee in so •ovely a dress? how camest thou by that Majesty •nd beauty? Art thou that Body which Wertenberg ••ont to bear me company to the House of God, •re those the Eyes that wept so oft? are those the Feet which traveled so many miles to hear the World. O excellent alteration!
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look how your Enemies tremble, I have already vindicated you from all those false imputations, which their malice did cast upon you, I have silenced your accusers,
look how your Enemies tremble, I have already vindicated you from all those false imputations, which their malice did cast upon you, I have silenced your accusers,
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for those poor services, which the believer doth perform, while he lives upon the Earth? Is there nothing in all this? Seemeth it to you a small matter to be free from sin? Is it no favour to be secured from Sa•han? Is not that a desirable place, vvherein there is so much glory, that the World in its best dress, looks like a deform'd ugly thing •o it? Who would not be glad to have all Diseases cured, pains removed,
for those poor services, which the believer does perform, while he lives upon the Earth? Is there nothing in all this? Seems it to you a small matter to be free from since? Is it not favour to be secured from Sa•han? Is not that a desirable place, wherein there is so much glory, that the World in its best dress, looks like a deformed ugly thing •o it? Who would not be glad to have all Diseases cured, pains removed,
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and wants supplied? Will not that be a Day of comfort indeed? when Faith shall be ended in sight ▪ hope in enjoyment, desire in a delightful and Eternal fruition? vvhen patience shall have done all its work,
and Wants supplied? Will not that be a Day of Comfort indeed? when Faith shall be ended in sighed ▪ hope in enjoyment, desire in a delightful and Eternal fruition? when patience shall have done all its work,
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when an everlasting Jubilee shall put a period to all sorrows? Is it no honour to be conveyed into Heaven by a Guard of Angels? Do you count it an inconsiderable favour to see King Jesus in his Throne? Have you no desire to be with all your good friends,
when an everlasting Jubilee shall put a Period to all sorrows? Is it not honour to be conveyed into Heaven by a Guard of Angels? Do you count it an inconsiderable favour to see King jesus in his Throne? Have you no desire to be with all your good Friends,
and to know all the Favourites of Heaven? Would you not reckon it a great mercy, to have all your Prayers answered to the full? Will there be no pleasure in the beatifical Vision? Would not all this be the more considerable,
and to know all the Favourites of Heaven? Would you not reckon it a great mercy, to have all your Prayers answered to the full? Will there be no pleasure in the beatifical Vision? Would not all this be the more considerable,
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I now come to make some Improvement of this Doctrine. First, by way of Information; that holiness is no such silly thing, as the World thinks it to be:
I now come to make Some Improvement of this Doctrine. First, by Way of Information; that holiness is no such silly thing, as the World thinks it to be:
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whether God hath not paid them double for their self-denyal, losses, and kindnesses? VVould they not cry out truly, God is good to Israel, how great is that Treasure, that is laid up for them that fear him? Never let any grutch to serve God cheerfully,
whither God hath not paid them double for their self-denial, losses, and Kindnesses? Would they not cry out truly, God is good to Israel, how great is that Treasure, that is laid up for them that Fear him? Never let any grutch to serve God cheerfully,
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and sits there very trim and cheary? VVhat sayst thou Man, art provided for Eternity? What title hast thou to glory? Dost thou knovv what it means to be convinced of sin? Was it ever made loathsome to thee? And canst thou say thou hatest it with a perfect hatred? and that not only as contrary to thee,
and sits there very trim and cheery? What Sayest thou Man, art provided for Eternity? What title hast thou to glory? Dost thou know what it means to be convinced of since? Was it ever made loathsome to thee? And Canst thou say thou Hatest it with a perfect hatred? and that not only as contrary to thee,
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hath sin ever looked you in the face besmeered with the blood of Christ? Were you ever made to understand your absolute need of Christ? Did you ever make a compleat resignation of your self to him? and hath it been your business to act for him? and have you felt any strength coming from him, enabling of you to bring forth fruit meet for repentance,
hath since ever looked you in the face besmeared with the blood of christ? Were you ever made to understand your absolute need of christ? Did you ever make a complete resignation of your self to him? and hath it been your business to act for him? and have you felt any strength coming from him, enabling of you to bring forth fruit meet for Repentance,
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and to dye unto sin, and to live unto righteousness? and yet after all this, have you looked upon your self as an unprofitable servant? what experience have you in these things? put this question home to thy conscience;
and to die unto since, and to live unto righteousness? and yet After all this, have you looked upon your self as an unprofitable servant? what experience have you in these things? put this question home to thy conscience;
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It is so, that they are blessed that dye in the Lord, then what a case are they in, which live and dye out of Christ? if none but the friends and Children of God be thus happy, what will become of them which are aliens from the Common wealth of Israel, that live without God in the World? Where shall the wicked and ungodly appear? O what a lamentable condition are most of the World in!
It is so, that they Are blessed that die in the Lord, then what a case Are they in, which live and die out of christ? if none but the Friends and Children of God be thus happy, what will become of them which Are aliens from the Common wealth of Israel, that live without God in the World? Where shall the wicked and ungodly appear? O what a lamentable condition Are most of the World in!
if we could see all the dead Souls in this Congregation, what a ghastly sight would it be, should God strike all them dead, which lye in their sins, and know not Christ;
if we could see all the dead Souls in this Congregation, what a ghastly sighed would it be, should God strike all them dead, which lie in their Sins, and know not christ;
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and one should come roaring out of Hell, wrapped about with Flames, and should say, it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, they that dye in sin must be buried in Hell, and if this very moment, you do not turn, you must take a place with us in those torments, from which there is no redemption;
and one should come roaring out of Hell, wrapped about with Flames, and should say, it is a fearful thing to fallen into the hands of the living God, they that die in since must be buried in Hell, and if this very moment, you do not turn, you must take a place with us in those torments, from which there is no redemption;
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O you that know a little, what the life and death of a Soul is, come help us to mourn over our dead, Doth not the very Aire smell of the dead? Are not their numbers scarce to be computed? whole Families, Towns, Cities,
O you that know a little, what the life and death of a Soul is, come help us to mourn over our dead, Does not the very Air smell of the dead? are not their numbers scarce to be computed? Whole Families, Towns, Cities,
shall I have leave to reason the case a little with you? do you never use your reason? have you not a principle of self-preservation? do you never consider whither you are going,
shall I have leave to reason the case a little with you? do you never use your reason? have you not a principle of self-preservation? do you never Consider whither you Are going,
while you make hast to Hell? Do you never think of Heaven? and is it so frightful a place, that you should be afraid of it? will it undo you to be saved? and is that blessedness, which I have set before you,
while you make haste to Hell? Do you never think of Heaven? and is it so frightful a place, that you should be afraid of it? will it undo you to be saved? and is that blessedness, which I have Set before you,
Is it so, that they are blessed that dye in the Lord, why then should the believer be so much afraid of Death? What though it be the King of terrors, is it so to all? Have not some handled this Serpent without any fear? What have I been proving all this while? Is there not one word of sense in all that hath been spoken? get but this secured that you are a Child of God, make but the King you friend,
Is it so, that they Are blessed that die in the Lord, why then should the believer be so much afraid of Death? What though it be the King of terrors, is it so to all? Have not Some handled this Serpent without any Fear? What have I been proving all this while? Is there not one word of sense in all that hath been spoken? get but this secured that you Are a Child of God, make but the King you friend,
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why should we be so unwilling to receive that which we seem with much earnestness to ask? Will the Prisoner choose always to live confined? will he fall in love with his Chains,
why should we be so unwilling to receive that which we seem with much earnestness to ask? Will the Prisoner choose always to live confined? will he fallen in love with his Chains,
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my errant it is to thee, O praying and believing Saint, I would fain hearten thee up a little, that thou may'st shew the World, that Heaven is not so sorry a preferment,
my errant it is to thee, Oh praying and believing Saint, I would fain hearten thee up a little, that thou Mayest show the World, that Heaven is not so sorry a preferment,
and that hath some good reason to say, my beloved is mine, and I am his, me-thinks (I say) such a one should not desire, that the Day of Marriage should be protracted.
and that hath Some good reason to say, my Beloved is mine, and I am his, methinks (I say) such a one should not desire, that the Day of Marriage should be protracted.
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But how shall I do for my Children? what will become of them, when I am dead and gone? Why, do you make nothing of God's promise? Is not he a Father to the Fatherless? And is it not his command, that we should leave our Fatherless Children with him? Can't God take as good care of them as you? O,
But how shall I do for my Children? what will become of them, when I am dead and gone? Why, do you make nothing of God's promise? Is not he a Father to the Fatherless? And is it not his command, that we should leave our Fatherless Children with him? Can't God take as good care of them as you? O,
who are you I pray, that you should be priviledged above all the Kings and Monarcks since the beginning of the World, which of them have secured themselves from the power of Death? which of them could retain their breath a moment,
who Are you I pray, that you should be privileged above all the Kings and Monarchs since the beginning of the World, which of them have secured themselves from the power of Death? which of them could retain their breath a moment,
Must God make thee the third that must be singled out from Man-kind, to be translated to Glory? do you walk as Enock and Elias did? and if you do, I know you would then be so humble, not to expect this prerogative;
Must God make thee the third that must be singled out from Mankind, to be translated to Glory? do you walk as Enoch and Elias did? and if you do, I know you would then be so humble, not to expect this prerogative;
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And what say you now? is there not a root of unbelief at the bottom? is there not something of Atheism in this? hath not the world a prevailing interest in your affections? do you think you have not had time enough yet to sin? would you sain displease God a little more? do you imagine that you have not sufficiently abused his goodness? if not, what is the matter? O I want Assurance!
And what say you now? is there not a root of unbelief At the bottom? is there not something of Atheism in this? hath not the world a prevailing Interest in your affections? do you think you have not had time enough yet to since? would you sain displease God a little more? do you imagine that you have not sufficiently abused his Goodness? if not, what is the matter? O I want Assurance!
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I believe the Apostle had some reason on his side, when he did so earnestly perswade the people of God to use all diligence to make their Calling and Election sure,
I believe the Apostle had Some reason on his side, when he did so earnestly persuade the people of God to use all diligence to make their Calling and Election sure,
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Will you take so much pains for a little gains in this life, and will you take none at all for eternal blessings? How many hazardous voyages have some of you made to Ginnee, and the East Indies, to get Gold and Spices? how many terrible storms have you been in,
Will you take so much pains for a little gains in this life, and will you take none At all for Eternal blessings? How many hazardous voyages have Some of you made to Ginnee, and the East Indies, to get Gold and Spices? how many terrible storms have you been in,
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and have something to carry you comfortably and decently to your graves? O why should you not be as solicitous in your soul concerns? Remember my dear friends, that you are bound for another world,
and have something to carry you comfortably and decently to your graves? O why should you not be as solicitous in your soul concerns? remember my dear Friends, that you Are bound for Another world,
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How can you live within a few inches of death, and look the King of terrours in the face every day, without some well-grounded evidences of your interest in Gods love? O who would not labour to get out of danger? who would not think it a blessed estate to be beyond fears? who can take it to be an unnecessary work to secure a soul? is not this the one thing needful? what should a man get if he should gain the whole world,
How can you live within a few inches of death, and look the King of terrors in the face every day, without Some well-grounded evidences of your Interest in God's love? O who would not labour to get out of danger? who would not think it a blessed estate to be beyond fears? who can take it to be an unnecessary work to secure a soul? is not this the one thing needful? what should a man get if he should gain the Whole world,
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and lose his own soul? and what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? But you Professors, above all, it concerns you to make as sure as can be possible, of something better than you can have here below.
and loose his own soul? and what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? But you Professors, above all, it concerns you to make as sure as can be possible, of something better than you can have Here below.
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and to hazard your estates, and after all to be left in woful uncertainties? It would be a dreadful thing to lose the comforts of both worlds. O make sure work!
and to hazard your estates, and After all to be left in woeful uncertainties? It would be a dreadful thing to loose the comforts of both world's. O make sure work!
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what do you say? will you take some pains in the examining of your heart? will you keep any guard over your self? will you wrestle for this blessing? O what courage and comfort should you be endowed with!
what do you say? will you take Some pains in the examining of your heart? will you keep any guard over your self? will you wrestle for this blessing? O what courage and Comfort should you be endowed with!
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with what a chearful countenance may you meet death? and how quietly lie down in your grave, being supported with the hopes of a blessed Eternity, and a glorious Resurrection.
with what a cheerful countenance may you meet death? and how quietly lie down in your grave, being supported with the hope's of a blessed Eternity, and a glorious Resurrection.
Do you think your Sun will never set? will your sands be never ran out? and do you know what dying is? then the keepers of the house will tremble, the windows shall be •hut,
Do you think your Sun will never Set? will your sands be never ran out? and do you know what dying is? then the keepers of the house will tremble, the windows shall be •hut,
and they are as cold as the earth, and what a damp doth this put upon thy spirit? and then you cry, once more send for the Doctor, and he comes in haste.
and they Are as cold as the earth, and what a damp does this put upon thy Spirit? and then you cry, once more send for the Doctor, and he comes in haste.
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and what saith he, Sir, how have you lived? did you pray in your family? do you know experimentally what Regeneration is? what do you say? Sir, I do not understand that word:
and what Says he, Sir, how have you lived? did you pray in your family? do you know experimentally what Regeneration is? what do you say? Sir, I do not understand that word:
and are all my hopes come to this? woe, woe, woe to me poor wretch, whither am I now going? where shall I now dwell? who shall be my companions for ever? O that I had but now a little of that grace which I despised in others! but it's now too late!
and Are all my hope's come to this? woe, woe, woe to me poor wretch, whither am I now going? where shall I now dwell? who shall be my Sodales for ever? O that I had but now a little of that grace which I despised in Others! but it's now too late!
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Now Sirs, what will you do? will you go on just as you did? will you put far from you the thoughts of the evil day? will you shake off the sense of this as soon as you can? I believe that this is none of the pleasantest discourses to some of you:
Now Sirs, what will you do? will you go on just as you did? will you put Far from you the thoughts of the evil day? will you shake off the sense of this as soon as you can? I believe that this is none of the Pleasantest discourses to Some of you:
will you indeavour to live to Christ, that you may die in the Lord? or will you do as others do, put off the thoughts of these things till it be too late? Is this a question so hard to be answered? Well, methinks the very looks of some of you speak you to be persons resolved,
will you endeavour to live to christ, that you may die in the Lord? or will you do as Others do, put off the thoughts of these things till it be too late? Is this a question so hard to be answered? Well, methinks the very looks of Some of you speak you to be Persons resolved,
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let Religion run thorow all you do; (but for your fuller information in this matter, I shall refer you to the latter end of my Book of Acquaintance with God, which is now reprinted) at present my advice shall be, that you would follow them who thorow faith and patience are the inheriters of the promise;
let Religion run thorough all you do; (but for your fuller information in this matter, I shall refer you to the latter end of my Book of Acquaintance with God, which is now Reprinted) At present my Advice shall be, that you would follow them who thorough faith and patience Are the inheritors of the promise;
and because examples are very cogent, and affect most, more than precepts, I shall present you with an account of some of this holy young mans practices and experiences:
and Because Examples Are very cogent, and affect most, more than Precepts, I shall present you with an account of Some of this holy young men practices and experiences:
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many Sepulchres that are full of bones, and putrified flesh, are painted, and many Professors are extolled at their death, who did no good wh•le they lived,
many Sepulchres that Are full of bones, and Putrified Flesh, Are painted, and many Professors Are extolled At their death, who did no good wh•le they lived,
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I question not but that thousands are praised upon earth, that are condemned in Heaven; and many applauded for Saints, that will be found among the Devils and damned.
I question not but that thousands Are praised upon earth, that Are condemned in Heaven; and many applauded for Saints, that will be found among the Devils and damned.
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his first conv•ctions were at about twelve years old, but they had no abiding impression upon him, the great work was begun to purpose between seven•een and eighteen.
his First conv•ctions were At about twelve Years old, but they had no abiding impression upon him, the great work was begun to purpose between seven•een and eighteen.
2. This put him upon strong groans and prayers, that the Lord would pitty him as ever he would pitty any poor creature in the World, O that he would pitty him;
2. This put him upon strong groans and Prayers, that the Lord would pity him as ever he would pity any poor creature in the World, Oh that he would pity him;
and after a while he hath a little more peace than he had, but upon further enquiry and waiting upon the means, he was convinced tha• all this would not do without the Righteousness o• Christ:
and After a while he hath a little more peace than he had, but upon further enquiry and waiting upon the means, he was convinced tha• all this would not do without the Righteousness o• christ:
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3. He was deeply convinced of the absolute necessity and excellency of Christ, and brought o• from his own righteousness, to high prizing• and admirings of Christ;
3. He was deeply convinced of the absolute necessity and excellency of christ, and brought o• from his own righteousness, to high prizing• and admirings of christ;
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and what wilt not thou love him now? Oh think a little what put him upon a• this, was it any self interest, is he any gainer by thee, he got nothing but grief, pain and death ▪ O my soul it was free, pure and undeniable love that caused him to do and suffer what he did consider again O my soul, what cause was there that he should make thee a partaker of the benefit of his blood, what wast thou, Oh a mot• loathsome sinner,
and what wilt not thou love him now? O think a little what put him upon a• this, was it any self Interest, is he any gainer by thee, he god nothing but grief, pain and death ▪ Oh my soul it was free, pure and undeniable love that caused him to do and suffer what he did Consider again Oh my soul, what cause was there that he should make thee a partaker of the benefit of his blood, what wast thou, O a mot• loathsome sinner,
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and what wilt thou not yet love him? O Lord, I am ashamed of my own heart, that I cannot raise it to the highest pitch o• admiration of that infinite boundless love. O• love, love, love;
and what wilt thou not yet love him? O Lord, I am ashamed of my own heart, that I cannot raise it to the highest pitch o• admiration of that infinite boundless love. O• love, love, love;
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O that I could love thee, O Lord, I would fain be sick of love, O that I could dy• sick of love to thee, O that I could feel thee warming my heart with that quickning blood which thou sheddedst upon the Cross;
Oh that I could love thee, Oh Lord, I would fain be sick of love, Oh that I could dy• sick of love to thee, Oh that I could feel thee warming my heart with that quickening blood which thou sheddedst upon the Cross;
5. After he was gone thus far, his bowels began •o yern over his Christless friends, some of which (I perceive by his letters) began to abuse him for his seriousness,
5. After he was gone thus Far, his bowels began •o yern over his Christless Friends, Some of which (I perceive by his letters) began to abuse him for his seriousness,
O I had rather dye than receive another such letter from you, I could not relish it, it was bitter, I could not see the name of dear Jesus in it, — how can I think of your blind superstition,
Oh I had rather die than receive Another such Letter from you, I could not relish it, it was bitter, I could not see the name of dear jesus in it, — how can I think of your blind Superstition,
you would not trouble your self about these things now, if not now, I pray when will you, at the hour of death, at the day o• Judgement, O then it will be too late, O now o• never, delayes are dangerous.
you would not trouble your self about these things now, if not now, I pray when will you, At the hour of death, At the day o• Judgement, Oh then it will be too late, Oh now o• never, delays Are dangerous.
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your debt is great, the justice of God must be satisfied, and nothing can do it but th• blood of Jesus, O for this precious Jesus, make not light of Christ, he is precious, he is altogether lovely;
your debt is great, the Justice of God must be satisfied, and nothing can do it but th• blood of jesus, Oh for this precious jesus, make not Light of christ, he is precious, he is altogether lovely;
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I would not for ten thousand world quit my share in him, and in that which is the matter of your fear, you complain that I have le•• the wayes of our fore-fathers — I se•• you take the shadow for the substance;
I would not for ten thousand world quit my share in him, and in that which is the matter of your Fear, you complain that I have le•• the ways of our Forefathers — I se•• you take the shadow for the substance;
if Christ were in you, yo• would rejoyce to think that he hath been a• work in my soul, was I born with these principles which you read in my last Letters, I am sur• I was once of an other mind than now I am ▪ but blessed,
if christ were in you, yo• would rejoice to think that he hath been a• work in my soul, was I born with these principles which you read in my last Letters, I am sur• I was once of an other mind than now I am ▪ but blessed,
I tell you I lay dead almost eighteen years, and then I had a gracious wound from my dear God, which made me cry out where am I, I am undone, I am undone, my sin will damn me.
I tell you I lay dead almost eighteen Years, and then I had a gracious wound from my dear God, which made me cry out where am I, I am undone, I am undone, my since will damn me.
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he was scarce in his element, but when he was doing or receiving of good, he studied Mr. Herbert Palmer 's little Book about making Religion ones business,
he was scarce in his element, but when he was doing or receiving of good, he studied Mr. Herbert Palmer is little Book about making Religion ones business,
To use his own expressions, I did, saith he, labour to spiritualize common action, and to serve God in serving my master with diligence, cheerfulness and faithfulness.
To use his own expressions, I did, Says he, labour to spiritualize Common actium, and to serve God in serving my master with diligence, cheerfulness and faithfulness.
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how helpfull he hath been to the bodies and souls of the sick, and upon this account he looked upon it as a great mercy that the Lord had called him to such an employment, wherein he had such singular advantages to deal with poor souls about the affairs of Eternity:
how helpful he hath been to the bodies and Souls of the sick, and upon this account he looked upon it as a great mercy that the Lord had called him to such an employment, wherein he had such singular advantages to deal with poor Souls about the affairs of Eternity:
and ever satisfied with him, and him alone, what affections. God-ward, what despising of visibles, what deep apprehensions of the Majesty and Attributes of God,
and ever satisfied with him, and him alone, what affections. Godward, what despising of visibles, what deep apprehensions of the Majesty and Attributes of God,
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In this I have not varied two words from his own writings in a letter that he gave me, wherein he did grievously bewail the least departures of his heart from God,
In this I have not varied two words from his own writings in a Letter that he gave me, wherein he did grievously bewail the least departures of his heart from God,
but I had no sooner imbraced the motion, but that very day I felt a change in my poor soul, viz. a too too much letting out my thoughts upon it, which I most perceived in duty,
but I had no sooner embraced the motion, but that very day I felt a change in my poor soul, viz. a too too much letting out my thoughts upon it, which I most perceived in duty,
but get entrance, through the treachery and deceitfulness of my wretched heart, and he told me that I might lawfully settle my mind upon this, it being a business of great concernment,
but get Entrance, through the treachery and deceitfulness of my wretched heart, and he told me that I might lawfully settle my mind upon this, it being a business of great concernment,
and that it would be but a little while, and then I should return to my former temper in spiritual matters, upon those delusions my silly heart gave way,
and that it would be but a little while, and then I should return to my former temper in spiritual matters, upon those delusions my silly heart gave Way,
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and darkened the light of his countenance, that did shine sometimes upon my soul, and had not infinite grace put a seasonable word into your mouth to prevent me,
and darkened the Light of his countenance, that did shine sometime upon my soul, and had not infinite grace put a seasonable word into your Mouth to prevent me,
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but yet my comforts and duty usually ended together, I hope the experience that I have had of the treachery of my own heart, will make me carry a fence of my weakness and folly,
but yet my comforts and duty usually ended together, I hope the experience that I have had of the treachery of my own heart, will make me carry a fence of my weakness and folly,
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so as 〈 ◊ 〉 throw my self wholly upon the wisdom of God — I have thus opened my soul to you, O that the Lord, who first for his own name sake shewed mercy to me when I deserved none, would now look upon me in my low estate,
so as 〈 ◊ 〉 throw my self wholly upon the Wisdom of God — I have thus opened my soul to you, Oh that the Lord, who First for his own name sake showed mercy to me when I deserved none, would now look upon me in my low estate,
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God is the same, and changeth not, and my hopes are that he will again return and visit my soul in mercy — After this the Lord was pleased to come in again,
God is the same, and changes not, and my hope's Are that he will again return and visit my soul in mercy — After this the Lord was pleased to come in again,
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and I am more free from distractions in duty, but yet I am far from that frame that I was once in, my distemper it lyeth in want of those strong affections to God:
and I am more free from distractions in duty, but yet I am Far from that frame that I was once in, my distemper it lies in want of those strong affections to God:
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& when it was not raised, what care did he use till he found a fresh w•r•nth, heat and life animating of him, I might tell you how frequent he was in that rare duty of meditation;
& when it was not raised, what care did he use till he found a fresh w•r•nth, heat and life animating of him, I might tell you how frequent he was in that rare duty of meditation;
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I speak not this without book, many sheets of his meditations which I have by me shew that he was no stranger to those spiritual duties which few understand and fewer practise.
I speak not this without book, many sheets of his meditations which I have by me show that he was no stranger to those spiritual duties which few understand and fewer practice.
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10. He was much exercised in acts of mortification and self denyal, he laboured to keep under his body, to have the command of his passions and affections, very temperate, drinking water, &c. 11. He was frequently praising of God and speaking well of his wayes;
10. He was much exercised in acts of mortification and self denial, he laboured to keep under his body, to have the command of his passion and affections, very temperate, drinking water, etc. 11. He was frequently praising of God and speaking well of his ways;
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and made people to believe that Religion was an excellent thing, and he justified wisdom, and was able to say her wayes were pleasantness, and her paths peace.
and made people to believe that Religion was an excellent thing, and he justified Wisdom, and was able to say her ways were pleasantness, and her paths peace.
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12. He was a very good Husband of time, one would wonder, how one could roll over such a deal of business as he did, not in the least neglecting his Masters affairs,
12. He was a very good Husband of time, one would wonder, how one could roll over such a deal of business as he did, not in the least neglecting his Masters affairs,
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13. He had a strong affection for the faithful Ministers of Christ, and was concerned when the Cloud began to threaten them, that he ingaged all the Prayers he could for them that the Lord would blow over this storm,
13. He had a strong affection for the faithful Ministers of christ, and was concerned when the Cloud began to threaten them, that he engaged all the Prayers he could for them that the Lord would blow over this storm,
16. He was much above the fears of death, and from a deep fence of the reallity of invisibles, and his propriety in them; he thought long for possession;
16. He was much above the fears of death, and from a deep fence of the reality of invisibles, and his propriety in them; he Thought long for possession;
On the Lords Day before he dyed he was in an extasie of comfort, and felt what those joyes unspeakable in believing meant, in former times he had great manifestations of Gods love,
On the lords Day before he died he was in an ecstasy of Comfort, and felt what those Joys unspeakable in believing meant, in former times he had great manifestations of God's love,
and O how did his heart even leap within him to think that within a little while he should fully and eternally enjoy what he now had a little glympse of. —
and Oh how did his heart even leap within him to think that within a little while he should Fully and eternally enjoy what he now had a little glimpse of. —
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being asked whether he was willing to dye, he answered, That Eternity was too little for him to praise God in for his rich mercy to such a poor creature as he was, that the Lord should prepare such an inheritance amongst the Saints in glory for him,
being asked whither he was willing to die, he answered, That Eternity was too little for him to praise God in for his rich mercy to such a poor creature as he was, that the Lord should prepare such an inheritance among the Saints in glory for him,
Being very ill he said, What if I should live two hours, or two dayes, what is that to a glorious Eternity? Death, what is it but a Porter to open Heaven-gate for me? — What is all the World compared to that Crown which I shall receive? — Being asked how he did, he answered very well, one standing by said no, you are very ill;
Being very ill he said, What if I should live two hours, or two days, what is that to a glorious Eternity? Death, what is it but a Porter to open Heaven-gate for me? — What is all the World compared to that Crown which I shall receive? — Being asked how he did, he answered very well, one standing by said no, you Are very ill;
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