IN these Words we have the very good Wish of a very bad Man, and upon a very remarkable Occasion. The Man was Balaam; One of as ill a character almost,
IN these Words we have the very good Wish of a very bad Man, and upon a very remarkable Occasion. The Man was balaam; One of as ill a character almost,
the man whose eyes are open (or whose Eyes once were shut, but now are open) he said this, who heard the words of God, Numb. 24.3, 4. which saw the Vision of the Almighty falling into a Trance, but having his eyes open.
the man whose eyes Are open (or whose Eyes once were shut, but now Are open) he said this, who herd the words of God, Numb. 24.3, 4. which saw the Vision of the Almighty falling into a Trance, but having his eyes open.
The same wicked Man, who most passionately desires to escape Misery, knows he cannot: and the Unnatural desire of what is utterly impossible, is tormenting.
The same wicked Man, who most passionately Desires to escape Misery, knows he cannot: and the Unnatural desire of what is utterly impossible, is tormenting.
and into that, the drooping Thoughts of a dying Sinner do descend; and by his dire Imagination, Ranges in that vast Ocean of Darkness, Despair, and Horror .
and into that, the drooping Thoughts of a dying Sinner do descend; and by his dire Imagination, Ranges in that vast Ocean of Darkness, Despair, and Horror.
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The departing Spirit must needs Reluctate and Shrink back, with the utmost Uneasiness of Nature, when it feels it self dropping into that remediless Condition.
The departing Spirit must needs Reluctate and Shrink back, with the utmost Uneasiness of Nature, when it feels it self dropping into that remediless Condition.
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2. Wicked Men shall wish they might Obtain that Happiness, which is the Reward of Obedience. The Attainment of that Happiness and Ascent unto the glorious Regions of the Blessed, is that, which those Minds that are depressed with Guilt and Condemnation, strive in Vain to Raise themselves unto.
2. Wicked Men shall wish they might Obtain that Happiness, which is the Reward of obedience. The Attainment of that Happiness and Ascent unto the glorious Regions of the Blessed, is that, which those Minds that Are depressed with Gilded and Condemnation, strive in Vain to Raise themselves unto.
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The divine Purity, and the Image of a Holy God, which is upon the Souls and Lives of those who are Happy, is so contrary to the Sinner's Inclination and Temper, that the Sufferings of Hell cannot make a wicked Spirit unfeignedly desire the Holiness of Heaven.
The divine Purity, and the Image of a Holy God, which is upon the Souls and Lives of those who Are Happy, is so contrary to the Sinner's Inclination and Temper, that the Sufferings of Hell cannot make a wicked Spirit unfeignedly desire the Holiness of Heaven.
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But there is another Notion under which the perishing Sinner considers Heaven, and that is merely as a place of Rest and Ease. There is Rest and Ease, which (in general) every one Desires;
But there is Another Notion under which the perishing Sinner considers Heaven, and that is merely as a place of Rest and Ease. There is Rest and Ease, which (in general) every one Desires;
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and (without advancing one Thought further) wicked Men Wish for that Rest and Ease. 'Tis manifest (if they do think) that the Ease and Rest of Heaven, is inseparable from,
and (without advancing one Thought further) wicked Men Wish for that Rest and Ease. It's manifest (if they do think) that the Ease and Rest of Heaven, is inseparable from,
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and the Effect of the Similitude, and Enjoyment of God: and for a wicked Spirit to Consider this, is Torment. But (stopping short of that Reflexion) Indolency of Body, and Tranquility of Mind are what an Epicurean would desire for his Happiness:
and the Effect of the Similitude, and Enjoyment of God: and for a wicked Spirit to Consider this, is Torment. But (stopping short of that Reflection) Indolency of Body, and Tranquillity of Mind Are what an Epicurean would desire for his Happiness:
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While it was in their Power, to secure the Rest, and Joy of Heaven, they sought their Pleasure from Sense and Sin: and when the Means and Causes of that Pleasure fail, the Desires of that Pleasure continue,
While it was in their Power, to secure the Rest, and Joy of Heaven, they sought their Pleasure from Sense and since: and when the Means and Causes of that Pleasure fail, the Desires of that Pleasure continue,
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The wicked Man knows what the Hope of the Righteous is, in his Death; and what must be his own portion at his last End. The wicked also desires, on his own behalf, that he might die the Death, and that his last End might be like unto that of the Righteous.
The wicked Man knows what the Hope of the Righteous is, in his Death; and what must be his own portion At his last End. The wicked also Desires, on his own behalf, that he might die the Death, and that his last End might be like unto that of the Righteous.
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They desire to escape that Misery which their Sin has made necessary, and they desire to obtain that Happiness which their Sins have made impossible.
They desire to escape that Misery which their since has made necessary, and they desire to obtain that Happiness which their Sins have made impossible.
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consider and shew your selves Men. Such palpable Contradiction there is between the Desires and the Choices of Sinners, through the whole Course of their Lives: and the frequent Admonitions of God and Men concerning this, must needs prove, at last, one of the most afflicting Remembrances, that is possible.
Consider and show your selves Men. Such palpable Contradiction there is between the Desires and the Choices of Sinners, through the Whole Course of their Lives: and the frequent Admonitions of God and Men Concerning this, must needs prove, At last, one of the most afflicting Remembrances, that is possible.
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This will exasperate the Torments of Hell; to call to mind, That all his days, the Sinner did with equal Passionateness, chuse Destruction, and wish for Salvation.
This will exasperate the Torments of Hell; to call to mind, That all his days, the Sinner did with equal Passionateness, choose Destruction, and wish for Salvation.
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Thus the Desires which are in Wicked Men, of the Portion of the Righteous, have a respect to what is to come: and so wicked Men wish at last, That they might escape the Misery due unto Sin; and that they might obtain that Happiness which is the Reward of Obedience. 2ly. The Desire of this Portion by wicked Men, has a Respect to what is past, and so wicked Men shall wish, 1. That they had refused the Sin they chose:
Thus the Desires which Are in Wicked Men, of the Portion of the Righteous, have a respect to what is to come: and so wicked Men wish At last, That they might escape the Misery due unto since; and that they might obtain that Happiness which is the Reward of obedience. 2ly. The Desire of this Portion by wicked Men, has a Respect to what is past, and so wicked Men shall wish, 1. That they had refused the since they chosen:
At the time of their Account, and at all other times, in which wicked Men are considerate, and have their final State in distinct View, they wish (with the utmost Impatience) that they had refused the Sin they chose,
At the time of their Account, and At all other times, in which wicked Men Are considerate, and have their final State in distinct View, they wish (with the utmost Impatience) that they had refused the since they chosen,
They had indeed a Liberty while they lived here of Retractation: they might have corrected the Choice which was bad, by making one that was good. Those Sinners who had chosen Sin and Death, had a Liberty,
They had indeed a Liberty while they lived Here of Retractation: they might have corrected the Choice which was bad, by making one that was good. Those Sinners who had chosen since and Death, had a Liberty,
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and were under an Obligation to repent, and to chuse Life and live. But that Liberty did not continue longer than the time of their Probation: this Life, and this Liberty ended together.
and were under an Obligation to Repent, and to choose Life and live. But that Liberty did not continue longer than the time of their Probation: this Life, and this Liberty ended together.
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Had he (while he was on Earth) from the time that he made such Wishes (with stinging Remorse) That he had never been in such Company, in which he committed his Sin;
Had he (while he was on Earth) from the time that he made such Wishes (with stinging Remorse) That he had never been in such Company, in which he committed his since;
and never be able, without Torment, to remember. Certain 'tis, no Sinner can avoid wishing in Hell, that he had never committed those Sins which brought him thither.
and never be able, without Torment, to Remember. Certain it's, no Sinner can avoid wishing in Hell, that he had never committed those Sins which brought him thither.
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We know now, that it must be thus then, why should we now chuse that, which we shall even wish (with the utmost Passion) we had never refused? Consider this,
We know now, that it must be thus then, why should we now choose that, which we shall even wish (with the utmost Passion) we had never refused? Consider this,
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That if I chuse this Sin for this Pleasure or Profit, I shall often before I die, and at Death (if I have my Senses and Understanding;) and in Eternity, as long as I have a Being, wish I had never done it.
That if I choose this since for this Pleasure or Profit, I shall often before I die, and At Death (if I have my Senses and Understanding;) and in Eternity, as long as I have a Being, wish I had never done it.
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Sinners were unwilling to deny their vicious Inclinations or their vicious Company; were unwilling to be at the Trouble which Repentance and Mortification would bring with them;
Sinners were unwilling to deny their vicious Inclinations or their vicious Company; were unwilling to be At the Trouble which Repentance and Mortification would bring with them;
and therefore they would not chuse their Duty, though in so doing, they had chosen Life. Sinners chuse, notwithstanding, at the same time, to lose any good,
and Therefore they would not choose their Duty, though in so doing, they had chosen Life. Sinners choose, notwithstanding, At the same time, to loose any good,
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and Hand stretched forth for that purpose, make Death so certain, as does the Wrath of God declared from Heaven against all Ungodliness and Unrighteousness of Men.
and Hand stretched forth for that purpose, make Death so certain, as does the Wrath of God declared from Heaven against all Ungodliness and Unrighteousness of Men.
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This Declaration of God is often and expressly repeated in his Word; is continually preach'd and proclaim'd by his Ministers: We see this in the Holy Scriptures;
This Declaration of God is often and expressly repeated in his Word; is continually preached and proclaimed by his Ministers: We see this in the Holy Scriptures;
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We shall, when our Hearts are convinced by the Word of God, or by the Flames of Hell, wish with the utmost Regret and Horror, that we had never stood out one moment against the Calls and Commands of God:
We shall, when our Hearts Are convinced by the Word of God, or by the Flames of Hell, wish with the utmost Regret and Horror, that we had never stood out one moment against the Calls and Commands of God:
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All those considerations that prevailed with us, in the day of Temptation; to omit, (if not to contemn) our necessary Duty, will be remembred with Abomination.
All those considerations that prevailed with us, in the day of Temptation; to omit, (if not to contemn) our necessary Duty, will be remembered with Abomination.
The Sinner, who stands upon the Brink of Eternity, or who is plunged into that vast Ocean, shall remember how very small Portions of his time those were, which he spent in the Service of his God,
The Sinner, who Stands upon the Brink of Eternity, or who is plunged into that vast Ocean, shall Remember how very small Portions of his time those were, which he spent in the Service of his God,
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that he had the Day of Grace in his Power again, that so he might (with those Thoughts that now swallow him up) improve the Opportunities of performing his Duty, and Working out his Salvation. But, Time cannot be set back;
that he had the Day of Grace in his Power again, that so he might (with those Thoughts that now swallow him up) improve the Opportunities of performing his Duty, and Working out his Salvation. But, Time cannot be Set back;
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nothing will then be possible, but direfull Remembrances of Time mis-spent, and as direfull Reflections upon its being irrecoverable. That Work which is undone then, must be undone for ever: And who can call to mind,
nothing will then be possible, but direful Remembrances of Time misspent, and as direful Reflections upon its being irrecoverable. That Work which is undone then, must be undone for ever: And who can call to mind,
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how unpracticably, and how perniciously he has lived, to himself, (neglecting the great Salvation) without unexpressible Horror? This will be the Case of every Sinner at the last, who shall then Wish he had ever refused that Sin he chose;
how unpracticably, and how perniciously he has lived, to himself, (neglecting the great Salvation) without unexpressible Horror? This will be the Case of every Sinner At the last, who shall then Wish he had ever refused that since he chosen;
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Thus we see what the Wishes of Sinners are, in the day of their Extremity, and Sensibleness, whether They look forward on what is to come (of the Happiness of the Righteous;
Thus we see what the Wishes of Sinners Are, in the day of their Extremity, and Sensibleness, whither They look forward on what is to come (of the Happiness of the Righteous;
or the Duty he has violated.) But in vain, and to their Torment, do wicked Men Wish they might Obtain that Happiness, or Avoid that Misery: That they had Forsaken their Sin, or Performed their Duty. 3ly.
or the Duty he has violated.) But in vain, and to their Torment, do wicked Men Wish they might Obtain that Happiness, or Avoid that Misery: That they had Forsaken their since, or Performed their Duty. 3ly.
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Under that Guilt, and with that Temper, Sinners appear before God, who knows what they are, and what they have done. And the same Appearance every Sinner, at certain Seasons, hath unto Himself. When a Sinner has (as Balaam, when he spake the words of the Text, had) a distinct Prospect,
Under that Gilded, and with that Temper, Sinners appear before God, who knows what they Are, and what they have done. And the same Appearance every Sinner, At certain Seasons, hath unto Himself. When a Sinner has (as balaam, when he spoke the words of the Text, had) a distinct Prospect,
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and affecting Representation of the last things, then his Conscience awakens, and shows him to himself, in all the odious Characters that a Sinner shall appear, at the Judgment-Seat of God.
and affecting Representation of the last things, then his Conscience awakens, and shows him to himself, in all the odious Characters that a Sinner shall appear, At the Judgment seat of God.
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How shall I (says the Sinner, when he becomes sensible what it is to be such a Sinner:) How shall I appear before God? How shall I stand in Judgment? And what can such an One as I, expect from Him, who is a God of purer eyes than to behold Iniquity? Where shall the Ungodly and Sinner appear? And such a frighted Conscience will be apt to suggest, That 'tis altogether uncertain,
How shall I (Says the Sinner, when he becomes sensible what it is to be such a Sinner:) How shall I appear before God? How shall I stand in Judgement? And what can such an One as I, expect from Him, who is a God of Purer eyes than to behold Iniquity? Where shall the Ungodly and Sinner appear? And such a frighted Conscience will be apt to suggest, That it's altogether uncertain,
when he has these Thoughts abiding vigorously upon his Spirit? and what manner of person shall he then wish he were? Sure he will Wish he were such an one,
when he has these Thoughts abiding vigorously upon his Spirit? and what manner of person shall he then wish he were? Sure he will Wish he were such an one,
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and those Means which were provided in order to the Conversion of a Sinner, now are not. The Time in which that Change should have been made, is gone; is gone for ever. The despairing Soul of a wicked Man shall cry out (in Agonies more violent and insupportable than those of Death) O that I were not among the Enemies of God! (this accursed and forlorn Society to which I belong!) O that I could now be changed into another Man; and that I were as contrary to what I am, as is possible.
and those Means which were provided in order to the Conversion of a Sinner, now Are not. The Time in which that Change should have been made, is gone; is gone for ever. The despairing Soul of a wicked Man shall cry out (in Agonies more violent and insupportable than those of Death) Oh that I were not among the Enemies of God! (this accursed and forlorn Society to which I belong!) O that I could now be changed into Another Man; and that I were as contrary to what I am, as is possible.
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What he now is, does depend upon what he has formerly done: And the Character of a wicked Man is, That he is one who has lived wickedly, and never so repented as to live otherwise.
What he now is, does depend upon what he has formerly done: And the Character of a wicked Man is, That he is one who has lived wickedly, and never so repented as to live otherwise.
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All the Consternation, and Exclamation that a Man is capable of, can make no Alteration in the State of his Accounts which is drawn up according to what is past. Yet cannot Sinners see what the final condition of such will be, without wishing (in the most passionate manner) that they were not what they are:
All the Consternation, and Exclamation that a Man is capable of, can make no Alteration in the State of his Accounts which is drawn up according to what is passed. Yet cannot Sinners see what the final condition of such will be, without wishing (in the most passionate manner) that they were not what they Are:
When Sinners appear to themselves what they are; and appear unto the Judge (who knows them more perfectly than they can know themselves) they do also see others, who are contrary to them in their Lives and Characters.
When Sinners appear to themselves what they Are; and appear unto the Judge (who knows them more perfectly than they can know themselves) they do also see Others, who Are contrary to them in their Lives and Characters.
they employed the greatest part of their Care and Time, in impressing upon their Souls and Lives, the Image of God, that so they might be fitted by the Likeness of God, for the Enjoyment of him.
they employed the greatest part of their Care and Time, in impressing upon their Souls and Lives, the Image of God, that so they might be fitted by the Likeness of God, for the Enjoyment of him.
They chose the exercise and the Company of those who studied divine Wisdom, and practised divine Vertue. They kept themselves unspotted of the World; and would not,
They chosen the exercise and the Company of those who studied divine Wisdom, and practised divine Virtue. They kept themselves unspotted of the World; and would not,
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By the same Marks which formerly Sinners knew and distinguished the Righteous as the Objects of their Malice, they shall at last remember them with Emulation; wishing themselves were such as these (once despised and persecuted) righteous Men are.
By the same Marks which formerly Sinners knew and distinguished the Righteous as the Objects of their Malice, they shall At last Remember them with Emulation; wishing themselves were such as these (once despised and persecuted) righteous Men Are.
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So the Sinner, who did not those things, but the contrary, cannot (with all his Outcrys and Importunities) make himself such an one as the Righteous are.
So the Sinner, who did not those things, but the contrary, cannot (with all his Outcries and Importunities) make himself such an one as the Righteous Are.
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Thus shall wicked Men wish at last and in vain, that they were not what they are; and that they were what they are not, what they cannot (for ever) be.
Thus shall wicked Men wish At last and in vain, that they were not what they Are; and that they were what they Are not, what they cannot (for ever) be.
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That Religion and that Happiness wicked Men shall desire at last (and when they have a distinct View of the last things) wishing they had lived that Religion,
That Religion and that Happiness wicked Men shall desire At last (and when they have a distinct View of the last things) wishing they had lived that Religion,
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2. By this Truth the Righteous are approved and encouraged in their Duty, and their Expectation, because they live according to the Constitution of Things, and the Declaration of God.
2. By this Truth the Righteous Are approved and encouraged in their Duty, and their Expectation, Because they live according to the Constitution of Things, and the Declaration of God.
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The Righteousness of the Righteous is approved by all true Wisdom, and those who calumniate the religious, are reproached by their own Hearts for so doing.
The Righteousness of the Righteous is approved by all true Wisdom, and those who calumniate the religious, Are reproached by their own Hearts for so doing.
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what can be more proper, for the Conclusion of this Discourse, than that wish of Moses; O that they were wise, that they understood this, Prometheus Epimetheus. Dent. 32.29. that they would consider their latter End!
what can be more proper, for the Conclusion of this Discourse, than that wish of Moses; Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, Prometheus Epimetheus. Dent. 32.29. that they would Consider their latter End!
If Men were but so kind to themselves, and so provident for Eternity, as before the great day of Decision comes ( now, while they are preparing for it) to place themselves (by a suitable exercise of Faith ) in those circumstances, in which they must stand at the last Day:
If Men were but so kind to themselves, and so provident for Eternity, as before the great day of Decision comes (now, while they Are preparing for it) to place themselves (by a suitable exercise of Faith) in those Circumstances, in which they must stand At the last Day:
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and looking upon the Righteous ascending their Thrones of Glory. I say, did wicked Men, often and seriously represent these important Truths unto themselves:
and looking upon the Righteous ascending their Thrones of Glory. I say, did wicked Men, often and seriously represent these important Truths unto themselves:
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Thus to do, would be their Wisdom; for thus it will be with them at last: and by a due and timely considering, they may prevent, the worst Things being their Portion.
Thus to do, would be their Wisdom; for thus it will be with them At last: and by a due and timely considering, they may prevent, the worst Things being their Portion.
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And knowing such a Wish cannot be verified merely by vehement Desires and passionate Expressions, they might (at one time or other) be perswaded by such Considerations, to live the Life of the Righteous;
And knowing such a Wish cannot be verified merely by vehement Desires and passionate Expressions, they might (At one time or other) be persuaded by such Considerations, to live the Life of the Righteous;
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Matth. 25.33. Dextra, quae ditis magni sub moenia tendit• Hac iter Elysium nobis, at laeva malorum ▪ Exercet poenas, & ad impia Tartara mi•••• Virg Aen. 1.6.
Matthew 25.33. Dextra, Quae Dis magni sub moenia tendit• Hac iter Elysium nobis, At Left malorum ▪ Exercet poenas, & ad Impia Tartarus mi•••• Virg Aen. 1.6.
