Exodus, or, The decease of holy men and ministers consider'd in the nature, certainty, causes, and improvement thereof : a sermon preach't Sept. 12. 1675 : by occasion of the much lamented death of that learned and reverend minister of Christ, Dr. Lazarus Seaman ...
Next, the importunity of his afflicted and affectionate Flock, for my performing of this last respect, which so deservedly I owe to their late Learned and Reverend Pastor.
Next, the importunity of his afflicted and affectionate Flock, for my performing of this last respect, which so deservedly I owe to their late Learned and Reverend Pastor.
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If the Angels lately carried him (as they carried Lazarus ) from all his sores and sorrows, into the bosom of a sweet and quiet repose, how can you or I deny a short endeavour severally to bear our parts in bearing up his memory, who had not only the attendance of Angels when he dyed,
If the Angels lately carried him (as they carried Lazarus) from all his sores and sorrows, into the bosom of a sweet and quiet repose, how can you or I deny a short endeavour severally to bear our parts in bearing up his memory, who had not only the attendance of Angels when he died,
but the title of an Angel while he lived, conjoin'd with those (not titular, but) real, yea raised endowments, which the tongue of an Angel is much fitter than mine to set forth in their due and genuine perfection.
but the title of an Angel while he lived, conjoined with those (not titular, but) real, yea raised endowments, which the tongue of an Angel is much fitter than mine to Set forth in their due and genuine perfection.
But as I never did, so now I much less do delight in Preface or Apology, perceiving that probably I may thereby raise your sorrow to that excess, which may hinder your attendance upon a more useful Subject, which you may find presented to you in the 2d Epistle of Peter, ch. 1. ver. 15. in these words, Moreover I will endeavour, that you may be able after my decease, to have these things always in remembrance.
But as I never did, so now I much less do delight in Preface or Apology, perceiving that probably I may thereby raise your sorrow to that excess, which may hinder your attendance upon a more useful Subject, which you may find presented to you in the 2d Epistle of Peter, changed. 1. ver. 15. in these words, Moreover I will endeavour, that you may be able After my decease, to have these things always in remembrance.
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DIvine Exhortations and holy Instructions propounded to us, are in Eccles. 12.11, said to be as Nails; but such is the hardness of our hearts, that as Nails for their more easie entrance and piercing, are often dipt in oyl,
DIvine Exhortations and holy Instructions propounded to us, Are in Eccles. 12.11, said to be as Nails; but such is the hardness of our hearts, that as Nails for their more easy Entrance and piercing, Are often dipped in oil,
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so holy Exhortations must be dipt in the sweetning and suppl'ing love of the Exhorter, and set home besides by strong and forcible reasons and arguments, to make them prevalent and penetrative.
so holy Exhortations must be dipped in the sweetening and suppl'ing love of the Exhorter, and Set home beside by strong and forcible Reasons and Arguments, to make them prevalent and penetrative.
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This blessed Apostle Peter, giving to those Christians to whom he wrote that great Exhortation of progressiveness and proficiency in holiness, plainly observ'd this way of Exhortation; First, he dips the Nail of Exhortation in the oyl of love and sweetness, v. 12. Telling those Christians to whom he wrote, that he granted they were knowing persons,
This blessed Apostle Peter, giving to those Christians to whom he wrote that great Exhortation of progressiveness and proficiency in holiness, plainly observed this Way of Exhortation; First, he dips the Nail of Exhortation in the oil of love and sweetness, v. 12. Telling those Christians to whom he wrote, that he granted they were knowing Persons,
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acknowledging what they had, that so they may the better admit what they needed; hereby he yet insinuates, that though they knew the truth, yet their memories needed refreshment;
acknowledging what they had, that so they may the better admit what they needed; hereby he yet insinuates, that though they knew the truth, yet their memories needed refreshment;
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But wherefore was that wherefore put down? The force of it lies thus, Because by your progressiveness in Grace, proficiency in Holiness, there will be a more abundant Entrance made for you into the Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ:
But Wherefore was that Wherefore put down? The force of it lies thus, Because by your progressiveness in Grace, proficiency in Holiness, there will be a more abundant Entrance made for you into the Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ:
yet it will be more difficultly and creepingly; but if you go with a full measure of Grace, with proficiency in Holiness, by adding one degree of grace unto another;
yet it will be more difficultly and creepingly; but if you go with a full measure of Grace, with proficiency in Holiness, by adding one degree of grace unto Another;
and that is in ver. 13, I judged it meet, NONLATINALPHABET, that is, in regard of my Office, of my Place, being a Minister, an Apostle. It was not enough for this blessed man to have the title of an Apostle, unless he did by a correspondent-carriage answer that Title by endeavouring the welfare of his people.
and that is in ver. 13, I judged it meet,, that is, in regard of my Office, of my Place, being a Minister, an Apostle. It was not enough for this blessed man to have the title of an Apostle, unless he did by a correspondent-carriage answer that Title by endeavouring the welfare of his people.
The third argument is taken from the opportunity that still he had to exhort them, laid down ver. 13, I am yet, says he, in the body, in my tabernacle; I have not yet put it off,
The third argument is taken from the opportunity that still he had to exhort them, laid down for. 13, I am yet, Says he, in the body, in my tabernacle; I have not yet put it off,
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Fourthly, The next argument to quicken them to proficiency in Holiness, is, from the nearness of his Death, NONLATINALPHABET, laying off of my tabernacle is near, q. d.
Fourthly, The next argument to quicken them to proficiency in Holiness, is, from the nearness of his Death,, laying off of my tabernacle is near, q. worser.
And the Apostle confirms the nearness of his death from the declaration of Christ himself, that you have in John 21.18, When thou shalt be old, says Christ, another shall gird thee; meaning, he should die a violent death by Crucifixion;
And the Apostle confirms the nearness of his death from the declaration of christ himself, that you have in John 21.18, When thou shalt be old, Says christ, Another shall gird thee; meaning, he should die a violent death by Crucifixion;
and because Christ shew'd him that this should be when he was old, Peter finding himself now in years, could not but judg this prediction would shortly be fulfilled.
and Because christ showed him that this should be when he was old, Peter finding himself now in Years, could not but judge this prediction would shortly be fulfilled.
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The fifth and last argument is in the words of my Text laid down in ver. 15, Moreover, I will endeavour that after my decease you may have these things always in remembrance;
The fifth and last argument is in the words of my Text laid down in ver. 15, Moreover, I will endeavour that After my decease you may have these things always in remembrance;
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1. The Apostles diligence, I will endeavour NONLATINALPHABET, I will endeavour with all my might, with all my Solicitude, with all readiness and forwardness, with the utmostness of my endeavours I will put forth my self, that you may think of the Truths in which I now instruct you after my decease. That's the first part of the Text, his Diligence.
1. The Apostles diligence, I will endeavour, I will endeavour with all my might, with all my Solicitude, with all readiness and forwardness, with the utmostness of my endeavours I will put forth my self, that you may think of the Truths in which I now instruct you After my decease. That's the First part of the Text, his Diligence.
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2dly, There's contained in these words the Apostles design, which was, that they might have these things always in remembrance, even after his Decease. In which I note principally these two things:
2dly, There's contained in these words the Apostles Design, which was, that they might have these things always in remembrance, even After his Decease. In which I note principally these two things:
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2dly, The time when he did desire to have these things in their Remembrance, and that was after his Decease. These words then after my Decease, I shall only by Gods assistance at this time insist upon,
2dly, The time when he did desire to have these things in their Remembrance, and that was After his Decease. These words then After my Decease, I shall only by God's assistance At this time insist upon,
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3dly, As intending the time and season of his desires to benefit the Souls of these Christians, that was after his decease: 1. Decease, 2. My decease, 3. After my decease.
3dly, As intending the time and season of his Desires to benefit the Souls of these Christians, that was After his decease: 1. Decease, 2. My decease, 3. After my decease.
1. Of the first of these, the apt and fit Title of Death, it is called here a Decease, in the Greek it is NONLATINALPHABET, which signifies properly a departure or going away;
1. Of the First of these, the apt and fit Title of Death, it is called Here a Decease, in the Greek it is, which signifies properly a departure or going away;
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and it is observable, that when Christ was upon the Mount of Transfiguration, and that Moses and Elias spake concerning his decease, Luke 9.31, the same word NONLATINALPHABET, is there used;
and it is observable, that when christ was upon the Mount of Transfiguration, and that Moses and Elias spoke Concerning his decease, Lycia 9.31, the same word, is there used;
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or his decease: And in both places there is a clear allusion to that Exodus or departure of the Children of Israel out of the land of Egypt towards Canaan, in regard whereof the second book of Moses is called Exodus; the former part of the book of Exodus, containing a full description of the manner and means of the departure of the people of Israel out of Egypt. And Heb. 11.22,
or his decease: And in both places there is a clear allusion to that Exodus or departure of the Children of Israel out of the land of Egypt towards Canaan, in regard whereof the second book of Moses is called Exodus; the former part of the book of Exodus, containing a full description of the manner and means of the departure of the people of Israel out of Egypt. And Hebrew 11.22,
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when Joseph made mention of the departing of the Children of Israel out of Egypt; in the Greek it is, Joseph made mention of the NONLATINALPHABET, of the going away, or departing of the Children of Israel out of Egypt; so that this Exodus or decease in the Text, is a clear allusion to that NONLATINALPHABET, that departure of the people of God out of Egypt to the Land of Canaan. Nor is this my opinion alone,
when Joseph made mention of the departing of the Children of Israel out of Egypt; in the Greek it is, Joseph made mention of the, of the going away, or departing of the Children of Israel out of Egypt; so that this Exodus or decease in the Text, is a clear allusion to that, that departure of the people of God out of Egypt to the Land of Canaan. Nor is this my opinion alone,
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This departure here mentioned by Peter was figured by that Exodus or departure out of Egypt; and Brugensis tells us upon the words, Luke 9.31, where it is said that they spake of Christs NONLATINALPHABET,
This departure Here mentioned by Peter was figured by that Exodus or departure out of Egypt; and Bruges tells us upon the words, Lycia 9.31, where it is said that they spoke of Christ,
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or departure, That there is an allusion to the NONLATINALPHABET of the people of Israel when Moses led them out of Egypt; so likewise Cyril, and others.
or departure, That there is an allusion to the of the people of Israel when Moses led them out of Egypt; so likewise Cyril, and Others.
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And Gerard upon the Text tells us, the Antients were wont to call death an Exodus, a departing out of the body to the Heavenly Countrey, the Heavenly Canaan. The first Observation then is,
And Gerard upon the Text tells us, the Ancients were wont to call death an Exodus, a departing out of the body to the Heavenly Country, the Heavenly Canaan. The First Observation then is,
There is a lively resemblance and similitude between the Exodus, or departure, of the Children of Israel out of Egypt, and the Exodus, or departure, of a Saint out of this Life.
There is a lively resemblance and similitude between the Exodus, or departure, of the Children of Israel out of Egypt, and the Exodus, or departure, of a Saint out of this Life.
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In the prosecution of this Meditation I shall, 1, Explain it. 2dly, I shall give you a brief application of it, it being not that which I design to insist upon.
In the prosecution of this Meditation I shall, 1, Explain it. 2dly, I shall give you a brief application of it, it being not that which I Design to insist upon.
There are these three suitable resemblances between a Saints Exodus or departure when dying, and the Israelites Exodus or departure out of Egypt: 1. Considering from whence the Israelites went when they went from Egypt into Canaan. 2dly, Considering what way they went. 3dly, Considering to what Countrey or place they went.
There Are these three suitable resemblances between a Saints Exodus or departure when dying, and the Israelites Exodus or departure out of Egypt: 1. Considering from whence the Israelites went when they went from Egypt into Canaan. 2dly, Considering what Way they went. 3dly, Considering to what Country or place they went.
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Take it in three particulars: 1. It was a strange Land from which they went, terra aliena; so a strange Land is called, Exod. 2.22. NONLATINALPHABET, and Egypt is called, Gen. 15.13. NONLATINALPHABET, a Land not their own.
Take it in three particulars: 1. It was a strange Land from which they went, terra Aliena; so a strange Land is called, Exod 2.22., and Egypt is called, Gen. 15.13., a Land not their own.
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Israelites are oft said to be strangers in the Land of Egypt, Exod. 22.21, Lev. 19.34. Deut. 10.19. and in allusion to this it is thought, that the people of God are so frequently in Scripture called strangers, Heb. 11.13. They confessed themselves to be Pilgrims and strangers upon the Earth.
Israelites Are oft said to be Strangers in the Land of Egypt, Exod 22.21, Lev. 19.34. Deuteronomy 10.19. and in allusion to this it is Thought, that the people of God Are so frequently in Scripture called Strangers, Hebrew 11.13. They confessed themselves to be Pilgrim's and Strangers upon the Earth.
I beseech you as Pilgrims and strangers, 1 Pet. 2.11. Abstain from fleshly lusts that fight against the Soul. And the people of God that depart here out of the Egypt of this World, very fitly may be called strangers upon earth, because of their distance from their Relations:
I beseech you as Pilgrim's and Strangers, 1 Pet. 2.11. Abstain from fleshly Lustiest that fight against the Soul. And the people of God that depart Here out of the Egypt of this World, very fitly may be called Strangers upon earth, Because of their distance from their Relations:
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that is patria juris, though the Earth be patria loci: the Earth is their Countrey here for place, but Heaven is the Countrey that they are designed for, that they of right belong to, and long for;
that is patria Juris, though the Earth be patria loci: the Earth is their Country Here for place, but Heaven is the Country that they Are designed for, that they of right belong to, and long for;
And they are strangers, because in their dispositions, company, language, diet, apparel, (I mention all these in a spiritual sense) they differ from the world.
And they Are Strangers, Because in their dispositions, company, language, diet, apparel, (I mention all these in a spiritual sense) they differ from the world.
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As to the Language they speak, 'tis wholly heavenly, the Language of Canaan; and here they are in the midst of a people of a strange tongue. Their Dyet differs, the Earth is the worldlings food, he swallows it as in Job, Job 39.24, 'tis said of the horse, he swallows the ground; but the godly feed and live upon the Word, and in that upon the flesh and Blood of Christ. They differ in their Apparel, Saints put on the Lord Jesus his righteousness as imputed, and his grace and holiness as imparted to them;
As to the Language they speak, it's wholly heavenly, the Language of Canaan; and Here they Are in the midst of a people of a strange tongue. Their Diet differs, the Earth is the worldlings food, he Swallows it as in Job, Job 39.24, it's said of the horse, he Swallows the ground; but the godly feed and live upon the Word, and in that upon the Flesh and Blood of christ. They differ in their Apparel, Saints put on the Lord jesus his righteousness as imputed, and his grace and holiness as imparted to them;
2. When the Israelites departed from Egypt, their Exodus, or departure, was e terra afflictionis, as 'tis call'd Gen. 41.52. from a troublesome and afflicting Country;
2. When the Israelites departed from Egypt, their Exodus, or departure, was e terra afflictionis, as it's called Gen. 41.52. from a troublesome and afflicting Country;
therefore Scripture frequently speaks concerning their afflictions in Egypt, Exod. 3.7, their being bond-men in Egypt, Deut. 6.21, concerning the murther of their Infants in Egypt; concerning their iron furnace in Egypt, Dent. 4.20. called an iron-furnace, because much imployment of the Israelites was spent in the melting and mollifying of iron, which doubtless was the sorest and hottest work;
Therefore Scripture frequently speaks Concerning their afflictions in Egypt, Exod 3.7, their being bondmen in Egypt, Deuteronomy 6.21, Concerning the murder of their Infants in Egypt; Concerning their iron furnace in Egypt, Dent. 4.20. called an Iron furnace, Because much employment of the Israelites was spent in the melting and mollifying of iron, which doubtless was the Sorest and hottest work;
and a little before they went away, their bricks were doubled, their burthens were increased; in one word, the Egyptian cruelties were extended to the very highest pitch of extremity.
and a little before they went away, their bricks were doubled, their burdens were increased; in one word, the Egyptian cruelties were extended to the very highest pitch of extremity.
And when the people of God go out of the world, is not their Exodus, their departure, from an Egypt too in this regard? It is a troublesome, hating, persecuting world that they depart from.
And when the people of God go out of the world, is not their Exodus, their departure, from an Egypt too in this regard? It is a troublesome, hating, persecuting world that they depart from.
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but when they will leave it in their deportment and practice, then they are hated. 'Tis good that Egyptians should hate Israel, that they may not hurt them.
but when they will leave it in their deportment and practice, then they Are hated. It's good that egyptians should hate Israel, that they may not hurt them.
therefore you so often read concerning the idols of the Egyptians, the gods of the Egyptians, Jer. 43.12. Jer. 46.25. and particularly you have mention made, Josh. 24.14, concerning the people of Israel, their serving the gods of the Egyptians, which doubtless they did too frequently when they were amongst them;
Therefore you so often read Concerning the Idols of the egyptians, the God's of the egyptians, Jer. 43.12. Jer. 46.25. and particularly you have mention made, Josh. 24.14, Concerning the people of Israel, their serving the God's of the egyptians, which doubtless they did too frequently when they were among them;
when we are dying? The whole world, says the Apostle, lies in wickedness, like a Swine in the midst of the mire, wallowing and tumbling, immersed in all kind of lewdness and profaneness,
when we Are dying? The Whole world, Says the Apostle, lies in wickedness, like a Swine in the midst of the mire, wallowing and tumbling, immersed in all kind of Lewdness and profaneness,
and imitate the sinful practises of Egypt. Water, though never so pure, running through a Brimstony or Allomy Myne, will have something of the savour, tang, and tast of it;
and imitate the sinful practises of Egypt. Water, though never so pure, running through a Brimstony or Allomy Mine, will have something of the savour, tang, and taste of it;
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Thus you see from whence the Exodus, or departure, of the Israelites was, it was from Egypt, that carries too great a resemblance to the World, which the Saints leave when they die.
Thus you see from whence the Exodus, or departure, of the Israelites was, it was from Egypt, that carries too great a resemblance to the World, which the Saints leave when they die.
Nor is the passage of the Saints through the red-Sea of Death, without a pursuing Pharaoh, the Devil with his Army of Tentations, who will ever disturb, where he cannot destroy;
Nor is the passage of the Saints through the Red Sea of Death, without a pursuing Pharaoh, the devil with his Army of Tentations, who will ever disturb, where he cannot destroy;
And so likewise do the People of God, when they leave this Egypt, they go to a better Land of Canaan than that which is earthly, a Heavenly Countrey, an heavenly Canaan, though shadowed out,
And so likewise do the People of God, when they leave this Egypt, they go to a better Land of Canaan than that which is earthly, a Heavenly Country, an heavenly Canaan, though shadowed out,
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1. The Land of Canaan was Terra Promissa, it was a Promised Land; therefore Neh. 9.15. it is there called the Land which God both promised and sware to give the Israelites: Their only Title to it was by Promise;
1. The Land of Canaan was Terra Promissa, it was a Promised Land; Therefore Neh 9.15. it is there called the Land which God both promised and sware to give the Israelites: Their only Title to it was by Promise;
And the heavenly Canaan to which the dying Saints do go, is also a Land of Promise, 1 John 2.25. This is the promise that he hath promised, Eternal life.
And the heavenly Canaan to which the dying Saints do go, is also a Land of Promise, 1 John 2.25. This is the promise that he hath promised, Eternal life.
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Heb. 9.15, the promise of the eternal Inheritance, and the Saints called the heirs of Promise; and hereby God both honours his own faithfulness in his peoples trusting him for Heaven,
Hebrew 9.15, the promise of the Eternal Inheritance, and the Saints called the Heirs of Promise; and hereby God both honours his own faithfulness in his peoples trusting him for Heaven,
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2dly, The Land of Canaan to which the people of Israel went, was Terra Sancta, it was the Holy Land, and therefore it is called Gods holy habitation, Exod. 15.12; and Hierusalem, the beauty of the land of Canaan, the type of Heaven, is called the holy City, Matt. 4.5.
2dly, The Land of Canaan to which the people of Israel went, was Terra Sancta, it was the Holy Land, and Therefore it is called God's holy habitation, Exod 15.12; and Jerusalem, the beauty of the land of Canaan, the type of Heaven, is called the holy city, Matt. 4.5.
And therefore was Canaan an holy place, because that Land, God had separated from all Lands, to afford the visible tokens of his gracious presence in it,
And Therefore was Canaan an holy place, Because that Land, God had separated from all Lands, to afford the visible tokens of his gracious presence in it,
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But much more may the Heavenly Canaan to which the Saints go when dying, be called a Terra Sancta, a Holy Land; 'Tis separated and set a-part for the glory of a holy God, for holy performances, holy persons:
But much more may the Heavenly Canaan to which the Saints go when dying, be called a Terra Sancta, a Holy Land; It's separated and Set apart for the glory of a holy God, for holy performances, holy Persons:
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3. The Land of Canaan was terra desiderii, so called, NONLATINALPHABET, Psalm 106.24, a pleasant delightful Land, described to be a Land of milk and honey, and to have an affluence of all things desirable to sense,
3. The Land of Canaan was terra Desire, so called,, Psalm 106.24, a pleasant delightful Land, described to be a Land of milk and honey, and to have an affluence of all things desirable to sense,
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But what a faint resemblance do all these carry to the pleasures of the Heavenly Canaan? Here are the true, full and everlasting pleasures, fulness of joy, pleasures for evermore, Eternal satisfaction without any satiety and glutting.
But what a faint resemblance do all these carry to the pleasures of the Heavenly Canaan? Here Are the true, full and everlasting pleasures, fullness of joy, pleasures for evermore, Eternal satisfaction without any satiety and glutting.
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but yet the Oyl will be infinitely more plentiful than the Vessels are capacious, which cannot hold all that oyl of joy that God can give out of himself.
but yet the Oil will be infinitely more plentiful than the Vessels Are capacious, which cannot hold all that oil of joy that God can give out of himself.
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as a going from the Land of Egypt, to a happy, an heavenly Canaan. And for the making this Counsel the more effectual, I'le present it to you in these four branches.
as a going from the Land of Egypt, to a happy, an heavenly Canaan. And for the making this Counsel the more effectual, I'll present it to you in these four branches.
Canaan was a Land of Promise, but promised only to Israel; and for your entrance into the heavenly Canaan, there is no promise unless you be Israelites. Nor is it enough for you to be carnal Israelites, I mean only such in regard of outward priviledges, and enjoyment of outward Ordinances.
Canaan was a Land of Promise, but promised only to Israel; and for your Entrance into the heavenly Canaan, there is no promise unless you be Israelites. Nor is it enough for you to be carnal Israelites, I mean only such in regard of outward privileges, and enjoyment of outward Ordinances.
But you must be, as Christ speaks of Nathaneel, truly and indeed Israelites: Otherwise Publicans and Harlots enter into Heaven before a meerly nominal Israelite. How woful is that Hell into which men fall by presuming of Heaven!
But you must be, as christ speaks of Nathaneel, truly and indeed Israelites: Otherwise Publicans and Harlots enter into Heaven before a merely nominal Israelite. How woeful is that Hell into which men fallen by presuming of Heaven!
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He that was born after the flesh, was the greatest persecutor of him that was born after the spirit. The priviledges of grace, without the grace of the priviledg, give no admission into Glory.
He that was born After the Flesh, was the greatest persecutor of him that was born After the Spirit. The privileges of grace, without the grace of the privilege, give no admission into Glory.
He is not an Israelite who is one outwardly, but he is an Israelite who is one inwardly, Rom. 2.28. The children of the flesh, are not the children of God, Rom. 9.8. Luk. 16.25, I read of a Son of Abraham in Hell.
He is not an Israelite who is one outwardly, but he is an Israelite who is one inwardly, Rom. 2.28. The children of the Flesh, Are not the children of God, Rom. 9.8. Luk. 16.25, I read of a Son of Abraham in Hell.
how forward they were to return back into Egypt, Numb. 14.3, 4. Turn not from your professions, imbrace not the present world, take heed of being backsliders;
how forward they were to return back into Egypt, Numb. 14.3, 4. Turn not from your professions, embrace not the present world, take heed of being backsliders;
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You must hold it out unto the death, if you would have a Crown of life; it is not he that sets out first, but he that holds out last, that shall be crowned.
You must hold it out unto the death, if you would have a Crown of life; it is not he that sets out First, but he that holds out last, that shall be crowned.
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Unbelief was the killing, mother, murthering sin of the Israelites, they could not enter in, Heb. 3.15, because of unbelief; no difficulties in the way, give a dispensation to distrust the promise of bestowing the happiness of the end. Unbelief is the sin that of all other discredits God, rejects mercy offered, hinders from Salvation, puts a necessity of destruction upon you;
Unbelief was the killing, mother, murdering since of the Israelites, they could not enter in, Hebrew 3.15, Because of unbelief; no difficulties in the Way, give a Dispensation to distrust the promise of bestowing the happiness of the end. Unbelief is the since that of all other discredits God, rejects mercy offered, hinders from Salvation, puts a necessity of destruction upon you;
1. As your Conquerour, one that is to conquer all the enemies you are to meet withall in your entrance into Canaan; he only can overcome Death, Devil, Guilt;
1. As your Conqueror, one that is to conquer all the enemies you Are to meet withal in your Entrance into Canaan; he only can overcome Death, devil, Gilded;
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The Observation shall be by way of question in allusion to the words of Stephen, Acts 7.52, Which of the Prophets have not your fathers persecuted? My Doctrinal Question shall be this:
The Observation shall be by Way of question in allusion to the words of Stephen, Acts 7.52, Which of the prophets have not your Father's persecuted? My Doctrinal Question shall be this:
Which of the Prophets hath not death removed? Prophets ordinary, or extraordinary, Prophets before, and Prophets since Christ, all slain by Death, they are deceased; says the Apostle after my decease. But why is it thus? Next to the will of God and the irrevocable statute of dying;
Which of the prophets hath not death removed? prophets ordinary, or extraordinary, prophets before, and prophets since christ, all slave by Death, they Are deceased; Says the Apostle After my decease. But why is it thus? Next to the will of God and the irrevocable statute of dying;
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Even they as well as you must mend their Cottages of Mortality once a day at least, to keep them wind-tight and water-tight, to preserve them from an untimely dissolution;
Even they as well as you must mend their Cottages of Mortality once a day At least, to keep them wind-tight and watertight, to preserve them from an untimely dissolution;
or making in the womb, NONLATINALPHABET, assoon as you light a Candle, it is melting and declining, Post genesin sequitur exodus. Every man as born, is a dying man;
or making in the womb,, As soon as you Light a Candle, it is melting and declining, Post Genesis sequitur exodus. Every man as born, is a dying man;
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though in regard of his excellent Constitution and original Righteousness, but especially the ordination and Providence of God, he was in innocency immortal;
though in regard of his excellent Constitution and original Righteousness, but especially the ordination and Providence of God, he was in innocency immortal;
but on this side the grave they cannot be so, they have indeed the first-fruits of the spirit, but yet the reliques of sin, primitias spiritus, & reliquias vetustatis:
but on this side the grave they cannot be so, they have indeed the Firstfruits of the Spirit, but yet the Relics of since, primitias spiritus, & Reliquias vetustatis:
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2dly, Because they are holy men, therefore they must see God; God will not always be without their company, the least grace is too good to go to hell, and to stay always upon earth. Enoch walked with God, and was translated;
2dly, Because they Are holy men, Therefore they must see God; God will not always be without their company, the least grace is too good to go to hell, and to stay always upon earth. Enoch walked with God, and was translated;
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3. They must dye, because they are sinful men. Our Apostle Peter, that here foretells his decease, not more humbly than truly call'd himself a sinful man; Depart from me, O Lord, I am a sinful man.
3. They must die, Because they Are sinful men. Our Apostle Peter, that Here foretells his decease, not more humbly than truly called himself a sinful man; Depart from me, Oh Lord, I am a sinful man.
1. God oft takes away Prophets and Ministers, they have their decease to punish the unprofitableness and unthankfulness of their people, that never knew how to prize and value them in the time of their enjoying them.
1. God oft Takes away prophets and Ministers, they have their decease to Punish the unprofitableness and unthankfulness of their people, that never knew how to prize and valve them in the time of their enjoying them.
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Though (blessed be God) we cannot say with Lorinus the Jesuit upon the Text, who writes concerning the Popes, That in all their successions from Peter to the year 1625 (though he doth most falsely date the succession of the Popes from Peter ) there never yet was one Pope that lived twenty-four years, (and truly he may well say so, many of them having hastned their deaths with poisons, others with their Murders, Sodomy, Incest,
Though (blessed be God) we cannot say with Lorinus the Jesuit upon the Text, who writes Concerning the Popes, That in all their successions from Peter to the year 1625 (though he does most falsely date the succession of the Popes from Peter) there never yet was one Pope that lived twenty-four Years, (and truly he may well say so, many of them having hastened their death's with poisons, Others with their Murders, Sodomy, Incest,
yet we must say, their Lives are commonly shorter than those of others, even in regard of that Antichristian fury principally bent against them, the edg whereof hath frequently cut the thread of their Lives;
yet we must say, their Lives Are commonly shorter than those of Others, even in regard of that Antichristian fury principally bent against them, the edge whereof hath frequently Cut the thread of their Lives;
5. As Prophets they must dye, for they are to receive a Prophets reward, a Crown of glory that fadeth not away, as the Apostle expresses it, 1 Pet. 5.4.
5. As prophets they must die, for they Are to receive a prophets reward, a Crown of glory that fades not away, as the Apostle Expresses it, 1 Pet. 5.4.
Come well done good and faithful Servant, enter into thy Masters joy, shall one day be the Euge, the Recompencing-expression of Jesus Christ to his faithful Ministers.
Come well done good and faithful Servant, enter into thy Masters joy, shall one day be the Euge, the Recompencing-expression of jesus christ to his faithful Ministers.
They serve the best Master, who gives them the best work, the best wages, and is the only Master that gives strength; and though he gives it, he rewards it after he hath given the strength, and the heart to use it.
They serve the best Master, who gives them the best work, the best wages, and is the only Master that gives strength; and though he gives it, he rewards it After he hath given the strength, and the heart to use it.
God will break the Box of a godly Ministers body, that so the fragrant Perfumes of his Ointments, his Graces and Faith, may breathe out when the Box is broken. I add,
God will break the Box of a godly Ministers body, that so the fragrant Perfumes of his Ointments, his Graces and Faith, may breathe out when the Box is broken. I add,
and Zeal, was the terror of Rome, and Ornament of England, sometimes Master of St. John 's in Cambridge; of whom Bellarmine himself said, having his picture hung up in his Study,
and Zeal, was the terror of Room, and Ornament of England, sometime Master of Saint John is in Cambridge; of whom Bellarmine himself said, having his picture hung up in his Study,
and his sickness encreasing, He would willingly part with all that Learning that ever he got by Candlelight, upon the condition he could recover that strength and health that he had lost by Candlelight.
and his sickness increasing, He would willingly part with all that Learning that ever he god by Candlelight, upon the condition he could recover that strength and health that he had lost by Candlelight.
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The Prophets shorten their time, to bring you to Eternity. The Application follows; and it shall be by way of, 1. Advice, 2. Comfort. 1. By way of Advice;
The prophets shorten their time, to bring you to Eternity. The Application follows; and it shall be by Way of, 1. advice, 2. Comfort. 1. By Way of advice;
Peter knowing that the putting off his tabernacle did approach, was the more vigorous in his Pastoral endeavours, v. 14. 'Tis most incongruous for a Minister to be sure that he cannot live, and yet so lazy that he will not preach; Let him take heed lest he be so guilty that he dares not die; What a shame is it that some called Ministers have a greater plurality of Livings than they can promise to themselves of days to live in? No preaching in the Grave,
Peter knowing that the putting off his tabernacle did approach, was the more vigorous in his Pastoral endeavours, v. 14. It's most incongruous for a Minister to be sure that he cannot live, and yet so lazy that he will not preach; Let him take heed lest he be so guilty that he dares not die; What a shame is it that Some called Ministers have a greater plurality of Livings than they can promise to themselves of days to live in? No preaching in the Grave,
so far should they be from persecuting, opposing them, and drying up their Oil of Maintenance, that they should encourage and highly honour them, not only for their works-sake already performed,
so Far should they be from persecuting, opposing them, and drying up their Oil of Maintenance, that they should encourage and highly honour them, not only for their works-sake already performed,
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And may you of this Congregation with Wisdom and unanimity make choice of such a person to succeed Doctor Seaman, as may so fill and become his Pulpit;
And may you of this Congregation with Wisdom and unanimity make choice of such a person to succeed Doctor Seaman, as may so fill and become his Pulpit;
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It was Paul 's great Prayer to be pray'd for; 'Twas through Prayer that he trusted to be given to them, Phil. 2.2. 'Twill be your deserved trouble when your faithful Ministers die, that you while they lived pray'd no more for, and profited no more by them (and these two have a common Conjunction):
It was Paul is great Prayer to be prayed for; 'Twas through Prayer that he trusted to be given to them, Philip 2.2. It'll be your deserved trouble when your faithful Ministers die, that you while they lived prayed no more for, and profited no more by them (and these two have a Common Conjunction):
I neither speak, nor have cause to speak in this kind for my self: but for my Brethrens - sake, I cannot be silent. Make that Proverb cease; London loves a Cheap Gospel.
I neither speak, nor have cause to speak in this kind for my self: but for my Brothers' - sake, I cannot be silent. Make that Proverb cease; London loves a Cheap Gospel.
The best of Ministers walk in the flesh; acknowledg this as your priviledg, but such as points to your Duty. If they die, let not your penuriousness be the disease of which they die.
The best of Ministers walk in the Flesh; acknowledge this as your privilege, but such as points to your Duty. If they die, let not your penuriousness be the disease of which they die.
and dear Companions in the Ministry, by long acquaintance, frequent and indearing visits, sweet innocent chearfulness, fraternal counfels, learned debates, prayer,
and dear Sodales in the Ministry, by long acquaintance, frequent and endearing visits, sweet innocent cheerfulness, fraternal counfels, learned debates, prayer,
Sometimes, methinks, when I recall ( them I cannot) the memories of the great Gouge and Gataker, the holy and delightful Whitaker, the prudent Calamy, that man of Prayer Ash, and of Tears Nalton, that sweet name and man of affection Love, whose great love to me was match'd with nothing more than my fidelity to him (and I would kiss even the feet (though else I perfectly despise the tongue) of Calumny, would they be, which yet they never durst be, the bearers to me of the least proof to the contrary);
Sometime, methinks, when I Recall (them I cannot) the memories of the great Gouge and Gataker, the holy and delightful Whitaker, the prudent Calamy, that man of Prayer Ash, and of Tears Nalton, that sweet name and man of affection Love, whose great love to me was matched with nothing more than my Fidis to him (and I would kiss even the feet (though Else I perfectly despise the tongue) of Calumny, would they be, which yet they never durst be, the bearer to me of the least proof to the contrary);
also of learned Cranford, true-hearted Taylor, victorious Vines, laborious and upright Jackson, richly adorned Drake, who knew every thing better than his own rare accomplishments;
also of learned Cranford, truehearted Taylor, victorious Vines, laborious and upright Jackson, richly adorned Drake, who knew every thing better than his own rare accomplishments;
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Marshal that Master in the art of preaching, Burroughs another great ornament of the Pulpit, judicious and painful Caryl, that great Pattern of industry and sanctity, Doctor Wilkinson, and now lastly the profound Doctor Seaman: When (I say) I recall the memories of these now blessed Worthies, I am ready to say, Lord,
Marshal that Master in the art of preaching, Burroughs Another great ornament of the Pulpit, judicious and painful Caryl, that great Pattern of industry and sanctity, Doctor Wilkinson, and now lastly the profound Doctor Seaman: When (I say) I Recall the memories of these now blessed Worthies, I am ready to say, Lord,
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in whom are centred all the excellencies of these, and of all those millions of Saints that have been from the beginning of the world, that now are, or ever shall be;
in whom Are centred all the excellencies of these, and of all those millions of Saints that have been from the beginning of the world, that now Are, or ever shall be;
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and without whom, Heaven it self with all its other furniture of Saints and Angels, deckt with the most shining Attire of all their possible perfections, would be but as a sheet of Cyphers without a figure,
and without whom, Heaven it self with all its other furniture of Saints and Angels, decked with the most shining Attire of all their possible perfections, would be but as a sheet of Ciphers without a figure,
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He is the living God, and only hath immortality. Though the Streams be dried up, the Fountain hath a constant fulness, out of which the faithful may draw all supplies of Grace and Comfort, by a due improvement of the Promises,
He is the living God, and only hath immortality. Though the Streams be dried up, the Fountain hath a constant fullness, out of which the faithful may draw all supplies of Grace and Comfort, by a due improvement of the Promises,
yet never tied himself from exhibiting to his people, even in the driest Wilderness, the sweetest and fountainous delights of special grace and goodness.
yet never tied himself from exhibiting to his people, even in the driest Wilderness, the Sweetest and fountainous delights of special grace and Goodness.
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The Prophets do they live for ever? Zech. 1.5. But my words and my statutes which I commanded by my Servants the Prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers? The Word of God, even in this sense, may be said not to be bound, namely, to the abode of the Prophets upon Earth:
The prophets do they live for ever? Zechariah 1.5. But my words and my statutes which I commanded by my Servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your Father's? The Word of God, even in this sense, may be said not to be bound, namely, to the Abided of the prophets upon Earth:
And from this my third and last Observatian is, It is the Duty of the servants of God, especially Ministers, to endeavour that they may savingly benefit others, even after their deaths.
And from this my third and last Observatian is, It is the Duty of the Servants of God, especially Ministers, to endeavour that they may savingly benefit Others, even After their death's.
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and that the Servant of Christ must not only quamdiu vivit, while he lives, labour to preserve the purity of Doctrine, sed quam longissime ejus cura & studiam se extendere poterit, as far as ever his care and study should be able to extend.
and that the Servant of christ must not only Quamdiu vivit, while he lives, labour to preserve the purity of Doctrine, sed quam longissime His Cure & studiam se extendere poterit, as Far as ever his care and study should be able to extend.
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The like some Learned men have observed upon 1 Tim. 6.14. Keep this Commandment without spot and unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The like Some Learned men have observed upon 1 Tim. 6.14. Keep this Commandment without spot and unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord jesus christ.
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if living or dying we are the Lords, our living and dying should be to the Lord; we should serve our generation, that the generations after us may serve him.
if living or dying we Are the lords, our living and dying should be to the Lord; we should serve our generation, that the generations After us may serve him.
and makes the places where we lived like the Civet-box when the Civet is taken out of it, to savour of our holy Endeavours when we our selves are gone from and out of them.
and makes the places where we lived like the Civet box when the Civet is taken out of it, to savour of our holy Endeavours when we our selves Are gone from and out of them.
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Paul tells us, the design of all his condescensions was, that he might gain the more, 1 Cor. 9.19. No godly man needs or wishes to make a Monopoly of Heaven.
Paul tells us, the Design of all his condescensions was, that he might gain the more, 1 Cor. 9.19. No godly man needs or wishes to make a Monopoly of Heaven.
How small is the number of those we have brought to Heaven, compared with those, that for ought we know we have undone for ever by our sinful Examples,
How small is the number of those we have brought to Heaven, compared with those, that for ought we know we have undone for ever by our sinful Examples,
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and other encouragements to sin! There may be several that shall be saved, who have occasioned the damnation of others by their sinful and scandalous carriages.
and other encouragements to since! There may be several that shall be saved, who have occasioned the damnation of Others by their sinful and scandalous carriages.
As much as in me is, (Rom. 1.15.) I will preach the Gospel. I will gladly spend and be spent, 2 Cor. 12.15. The grace of God was exceeding abundant in that faith and love, 1 Tim. 1.14.
As much as in me is, (Rom. 1.15.) I will preach the Gospel. I will gladly spend and be spent, 2 Cor. 12.15. The grace of God was exceeding abundant in that faith and love, 1 Tim. 1.14.
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Why then should their helpfulness to Souls be short upon earth, since their happiness in Heaven shall be perpetual? And 'tis the opinion of some, That the Saints in Heaven have an addition made to their happiness there, by the Conversion of every Soul that is converted by their means after their departure.
Why then should their helpfulness to Souls be short upon earth, since their happiness in Heaven shall be perpetual? And it's the opinion of Some, That the Saints in Heaven have an addition made to their happiness there, by the Conversion of every Soul that is converted by their means After their departure.
for while here they lived, their bodily presence and speech was weak and contemptible; their outward man, their constant familiar Converse with a people, made them the more neglected:
for while Here they lived, their bodily presence and speech was weak and contemptible; their outward man, their constant familiar Converse with a people, made them the more neglected:
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and what rebuke I give to Heterodox Writings, is as due to those Heterodox (by some so called) Practices of impiety, wherewith men are destructive to those who follow their Examples in after-ages.
and what rebuke I give to Heterodox Writings, is as due to those Heterodox (by Some so called) Practices of impiety, wherewith men Are destructive to those who follow their Examples in Afterages.
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Our practices while we live, should be so holy and exemplary, that when we dye, we may not be asham'd to say, we desire that after our decease these things may be remembred.
Our practices while we live, should be so holy and exemplary, that when we die, we may not be ashamed to say, we desire that After our decease these things may be remembered.
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as to say, Let posterity have these things always in remembrance? for by the same reason that they desire to hide their impieties in secrecy while they live, they will wish to bury them in Oblivion when they are dead.
as to say, Let posterity have these things always in remembrance? for by the same reason that they desire to hide their impieties in secrecy while they live, they will wish to bury them in Oblivion when they Are dead.
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2. If it were the duty of the now deceased Saints while here they continued with us, to endeavour the spiritual welfare of those they left behind them, by what they were, and did;
2. If it were the duty of the now deceased Saints while Here they continued with us, to endeavour the spiritual welfare of those they left behind them, by what they were, and did;
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'tis doubtless our duty who are Survivers, to recall and recollect the Excellent accomplishments and performances of those deceased Saints, we cannot be benefited by them,
it's doubtless our duty who Are Survivers, to Recall and recollect the Excellent accomplishments and performances of those deceased Saints, we cannot be benefited by them,
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And we are wanting in our respect to the memory of deceased Saints, if we bury their Names with their Bodies; it being as true a duty to preserve the former, as to interr the latter.
And we Are wanting in our respect to the memory of deceased Saints, if we bury their Names with their Bodies; it being as true a duty to preserve the former, as to inter the latter.
ANd the due resentment of this true, yea, important duty, engageth me to present you with a glimpse of those excellent endowments and performances, that richly adorned the Soul and Conversation of this famous and worthy Servant of Christ, Doctor Lazarus Seaman. Of these, in some respects, I am as fit as most to speak,
ANd the due resentment of this true, yea, important duty, engageth me to present you with a glimpse of those excellent endowments and performances, that richly adorned the Soul and Conversation of this famous and worthy Servant of christ, Doctor Lazarus Seaman. Of these, in Some respects, I am as fit as most to speak,
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though in other regards, I may possibly be deemed the unfittest of any, because the known affection that was between us, may seem to make me partial (which yet I shall not be) in commending him above his worth and desert.
though in other regards, I may possibly be deemed the unfittest of any, Because the known affection that was between us, may seem to make me partial (which yet I shall not be) in commending him above his worth and desert.
This man of God, as he seemed to some to resemble that great Prophet Elijah in his life-time, who was an austere man, and subject to passions (for else he had not been a man,
This man of God, as he seemed to Some to resemble that great Prophet Elijah in his lifetime, who was an austere man, and Subject to passion (for Else he had not been a man,
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and natural sweetness never saved, nor did its defect ever damn, any Saint:) so did he truly resemble him in his departure, he having in his ascent let fall his Mantle; (Oh that some Elisha might take it up,
and natural sweetness never saved, nor did its defect ever damn, any Saint:) so did he truly resemble him in his departure, he having in his ascent let fallen his Mantle; (O that Some Elisha might take it up,
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and indeed so I should, if I design'd to expatiate upon the whole field of his Scholastical worth, (a task to me impossible) and not rather to walk in the known and beaten path of his ordinarily-understood abilities.
and indeed so I should, if I designed to expatiate upon the Whole field of his Scholastical worth, (a task to me impossible) and not rather to walk in the known and beaten path of his ordinarily-understood abilities.
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There was a Noble Family, the Governess whereof, a Right Honorable Lady, being often solicited by some Romish Priests to embrace their false Religion, It was thought fit that before there should be a consent to such a Solicitation, some Learned Protestant Divine should be desired to Dispute some points of Popish Controversies with the Romish Priests, in the presence of the Lord and Lady,
There was a Noble Family, the Governess whereof, a Right Honourable Lady, being often solicited by Some Romish Priests to embrace their false Religion, It was Thought fit that before there should be a consent to such a Solicitation, Some Learned Protestant Divine should be desired to Dispute Some points of Popish Controversies with the Romish Priests, in the presence of the Lord and Lady,
A Friend of the Lady advised her to make choice of Mr. Seaman (for this agitation was long before he proceeded Doctor), who undertakes the conflict with the Priests.
A Friend of the Lady advised her to make choice of Mr. Seaman (for this agitation was long before he proceeded Doctor), who undertakes the conflict with the Priests.
The meeting for Disputation being agreed upon, Mr. Seaman, and two Popish Priests (the ablest that could be found) came to the Nobleman's House, where being met, Mr. Seaman (too soon discovering his Learning and Abilities) having used all the means imaginable to engage them in a Disputation,
The meeting for Disputation being agreed upon, Mr. Seaman, and two Popish Priests (the Ablest that could be found) Come to the Nobleman's House, where being met, Mr. Seaman (too soon discovering his Learning and Abilities) having used all the means imaginable to engage them in a Disputation,
first by stating the Question, the wary Seducers who (like the first of their Order that made his onset upon the Woman ) delight only to go over where the hedg is lowest;
First by stating the Question, the wary Seducers who (like the First of their Order that made his onset upon the Woman) delight only to go over where the hedge is lowest;
after all endeavours and provocations that in Civility could be used, declined the question, (which was about Transubstantiation ) and would never be brought so much as to the stating of it, much less to endure the shock of an Argument,
After all endeavours and provocations that in Civility could be used, declined the question, (which was about Transubstantiation) and would never be brought so much as to the stating of it, much less to endure the shock of an Argument,
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Did I desire to enlarge upon this head of Doctor Seaman 's abilities in Polemical Divinity, I might instance in that his Learned Performance, the Divinity-Act, which he kept in the University of Cambridg, when he proceeded Doctor.
Did I desire to enlarge upon this head of Doctor Seaman is abilities in Polemical Divinity, I might instance in that his Learned Performance, the Divinity-Act, which he kept in the university of Cambridge, when he proceeded Doctor.
This Degree he took by performing his Exercises appointed by the Statutes of the University, (the obtaining that Degree by the favour of Majesty, the fountain of Honour, being termed by Bishop Brownrig, the English wonder for Wit and Learning, rather the receiving a kind of dubbing or Knighthood, than a taking the Degree of a Doctor of Divinity,
This Degree he took by performing his Exercises appointed by the Statutes of the university, (the obtaining that Degree by the favour of Majesty, the fountain of Honour, being termed by Bishop Brownrig, the English wonder for Wit and Learning, rather the receiving a kind of dubbing or Knighthood, than a taking the Degree of a Doctor of Divinity,
though I interpose not my thoughts in the least herein, as not knowing the important Reasons that have induced all men to this manner of proceeding.) And so Learnedly did he defend his Position that was the subject of Disputation in that Act, that he repelled all the Arguments brought against it with great strength and dexterity in his answers.
though I interpose not my thoughts in the least herein, as not knowing the important Reasons that have induced all men to this manner of proceeding.) And so Learnedly did he defend his Position that was the Subject of Disputation in that Act, that he repelled all the Arguments brought against it with great strength and dexterity in his answers.
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And by occasion of my mentioning that his Divinity-Act, I shall only signifie, That the design of his Position which therein he maintained, was to assert the Providence of God in disposing of Political Governments;
And by occasion of my mentioning that his Divinity-Act, I shall only signify, That the Design of his Position which therein he maintained, was to assert the Providence of God in disposing of Political Governments;
a Point till that time little studied, and not so well understood, though since that time several have received light therein from this burning and shining light.
a Point till that time little studied, and not so well understood, though since that time several have received Light therein from this burning and shining Light.
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First, I present him to you as a most excellent and profound Casuist. And indeed his great Skill in Casuistical Divinity, was by some esteemed the Masterpiece of his Learning;
First, I present him to you as a most excellent and profound Casuist. And indeed his great Skill in Casuistical Divinity, was by Some esteemed the Masterpiece of his Learning;
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though the usefulness of Casuistical Divines be as great as their rarity, both for directing and easing of Conscience, a thing little regarded in these dayes of Latitudinarianism, (O uncouth,
though the usefulness of Casuistical Divines be as great as their rarity, both for directing and easing of Conscience, a thing little regarded in these days of Latitudinarianism, (Oh uncouth,
and till of late unheard-of word! (how it sounds!) horrid to the ears of (Pious) Grammarians, giving too much ease to Practice, but too little to Pronunciation ).
and till of late unheard-of word! (how it sounds!) horrid to the ears of (Pious) Grammarians, giving too much ease to Practice, but too little to Pronunciation).
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and since that time, how great proficiency a person of his parts and industry might and did make in that noble Piece of Theology (for the tallest in that part of Learning, may grow taller) any may easily conceive,
and since that time, how great proficiency a person of his parts and industry might and did make in that noble Piece of Theology (for the Tallest in that part of Learning, may grow Taller) any may Easily conceive,
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Secondly Further, as to his Pastoral Office, he was a Person most able and dextrous in the expounding of Scripture; one that could as well reach and fathom the difficult places thereof as any I ever heard, either in a Pulpit or private discourse: He was an Interpreter (I may truly say) one of a thousand, and one that could give the mind of the holy Ghost with much clearness and perspicuity.
Secondly Further, as to his Pastoral Office, he was a Person most able and dextrous in the expounding of Scripture; one that could as well reach and fathom the difficult places thereof as any I ever herd, either in a Pulpit or private discourse: He was an Interpreter (I may truly say) one of a thousand, and one that could give the mind of the holy Ghost with much clearness and perspicuity.
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Of this you that are now my mournful, and of late his delighted Hearers, can give (as sundry of you of late have given me) the best and most satisfactory account, being so experimentally acquainted with the Truth I now utter;
Of this you that Are now my mournful, and of late his delighted Hearers, can give (as sundry of you of late have given me) the best and most satisfactory account, being so experimentally acquainted with the Truth I now utter;
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Doctor Seamans Sermons were not like some Buildings, especially of old, that have small and ill-contrived Lights, his Doctrinal Light being the great beauty of his Sermons,
Doctor Seamans Sermons were not like Some Buildings, especially of old, that have small and ill-contrived Lights, his Doctrinal Light being the great beauty of his Sermons,
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How easie did he render the most difficult Scriptures, so breaking the hardest shell of the Letter, that with greatest pleasure you might tast the sweetness of the Kernel in the sense.
How easy did he render the most difficult Scriptures, so breaking the Hardest shell of the letter, that with greatest pleasure you might taste the sweetness of the Kernel in the sense.
Thirdly, As a Pastor he was a most Orthodox Divine and sound in the faith. And I look upon this as his high Commendation, in the capacity of a Minister.
Thirdly, As a Pastor he was a most Orthodox Divine and found in the faith. And I look upon this as his high Commendation, in the capacity of a Minister.
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And this his excellent discourses of Justification, Faith, and the Covenant of Grace, which were the subjects of his dying Labours, here in this place, eminently declare and testifie.
And this his excellent discourses of Justification, Faith, and the Covenant of Grace, which were the subject's of his dying Labours, Here in this place, eminently declare and testify.
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And 'tis my earnest Request, if there be any of you that have had the ability of taking those Discourses from him so exactly, that the publication of them will not be too injurious to the Doctors accurateness, That you would gratifie the World with such a blessing.
And it's my earnest Request, if there be any of you that have had the ability of taking those Discourses from him so exactly, that the publication of them will not be too injurious to the Doctors accurateness, That you would gratify the World with such a blessing.
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Nor do I with so much (holy I hope) indignation mention this young brood of Theologues to express the great disparity between their and Doctor Seaman's Scholastical Abilities, (Oh what poor shrubs are these to this (till death fell'd him) lofty Cedar!) as to congratulate the happiness of this age, in enjoying the excellent Labours (those poyson-expelling Antidotes) of Mr. Polhil and Antisozzo, (the Antagonist to the latter of which worthy pair of Writers, I must needs commend,
Nor do I with so much (holy I hope) Indignation mention this young brood of Theologues to express the great disparity between their and Doctor Seaman's Scholastical Abilities, (O what poor shrubs Are these to this (till death felled him) lofty Cedar!) as to congratulate the happiness of this age, in enjoying the excellent Labours (those poyson-expelling Antidotes) of Mr. Polhil and Antisozzo, (the Antagonist to the latter of which worthy pair of Writers, I must needs commend,
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though not for his Learning, yet for his Prudence, who passeth over with a childish scoff instead of a scholastical Confutation, a Book that he is no more able rationally to answer,
though not for his Learning, yet for his Prudence, who passes over with a childish scoff instead of a scholastical Confutation, a Book that he is no more able rationally to answer,
Fourthly, He was (as to his Pastoral station ) a richly furnish't Divine with all materials of Didactical and Practical Divinity; he was such a Promptuary of all provisions for the relief of Souls,
Fourthly, He was (as to his Pastoral station) a richly furnished Divine with all materials of Didactical and Practical Divinity; he was such a Promptuary of all provisions for the relief of Souls,
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I may justly say of him, That he was (as 'twas once said of another) an Ocean of Theology. And he had so throughly digested the whole body of Divinity, that he could upon all occasions discourse upon any Point without labour,
I may justly say of him, That he was (as 'twas once said of Another) an Ocean of Theology. And he had so thoroughly digested the Whole body of Divinity, that he could upon all occasions discourse upon any Point without labour,
How unlike in this respect to those empty and unaccomplish'd Predicants, who Preach the Sermons of their Non-conforming Predecessors, upon which yet I should not have reflected, (though losers may have leave to speak) did they not also reproach our persons,
How unlike in this respect to those empty and unaccomplished Predicants, who Preach the Sermons of their Nonconforming Predecessors, upon which yet I should not have reflected, (though losers may have leave to speak) did they not also reproach our Persons,
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they practising that in publick, which they deride when done in private, I mean, repetition of Sermons. And as our Doctor was so fully accomplish'd, in carrying about with him,
they practising that in public, which they deride when done in private, I mean, repetition of Sermons. And as our Doctor was so Fully accomplished, in carrying about with him,
and yet rationally, deliver his notions, without the least impedition or hesitation; he being in this regard, not only a Scribe instructed for the Kingdom of Heaven,
and yet rationally, deliver his notions, without the least impedition or hesitation; he being in this regard, not only a Scribe instructed for the Kingdom of Heaven,
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I am confident he valued one truth of Christ, above all the wealth of both the Indies; he was not a silken Diotrephes, that would debauch his Conscience for a Preferment.
I am confident he valued one truth of christ, above all the wealth of both the Indies; he was not a silken Diotrephes, that would debauch his Conscience for a Preferment.
and was well pleas'd in living (as that worthy Woman said) among his own People; he was always eminent as in observation of, so in submission to all publick Providences.
and was well pleased in living (as that worthy Woman said) among his own People; he was always eminent as in observation of, so in submission to all public Providences.
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Secondly, He was deeply and tenderly sensible of the state of the Church of Christ, He was ever very inquisitive how it fared with the people of God in foreign parts;
Secondly, He was deeply and tenderly sensible of the state of the Church of christ, He was ever very inquisitive how it fared with the people of God in foreign parts;
and this not out of Athenian curiosity, but out of a publick spirit of Christianity; and ever had he suitable affections to the Churches condition, prosperous or adverse.
and this not out of Athenian curiosity, but out of a public Spirit of Christianity; and ever had he suitable affections to the Churches condition, prosperous or adverse.
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and perhaps not often joyned with speculative and intellectual knowledg (it being grown to a Proverb, that the greatest Scholars are not always the wisest men );
and perhaps not often joined with speculative and intellectual knowledge (it being grown to a Proverb, that the greatest Scholars Are not always the Wisest men);
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And I much question whether any person in London (Minister or private Christian) was more frequently desired to give advice and counsel in affairs of difficulty,
And I much question whither any person in London (Minister or private Christian) was more frequently desired to give Advice and counsel in affairs of difficulty,
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than was Doctor Seaman. His prudential reservedness, was indeed by some accounted excessive severity and morosity (the more was I engaged to him for his free and frequent discourses with me).
than was Doctor Seaman. His prudential reservedness, was indeed by Some accounted excessive severity and morosity (the more was I engaged to him for his free and frequent discourses with me).
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The last time he was at my House (where pardon great affection in making a small digression) he was received by a now blessed Saint, with great joy and thankfulness, who yet more rejoyced to sit at this feet,
The last time he was At my House (where pardon great affection in making a small digression) he was received by a now blessed Saint, with great joy and thankfulness, who yet more rejoiced to fit At this feet,
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than to have him sit at her Table, and is now nearer to him, than she is to my self.) At that time (I say) he was pleas'd to allow himself that innocent chearfulness and freeness of Carriage and Expression,
than to have him fit At her Table, and is now nearer to him, than she is to my self.) At that time (I say) he was pleased to allow himself that innocent cheerfulness and freeness of Carriage and Expression,
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Fourthly and lastly, This is all I will say, ('Tis in reference unto Succession ) If you know of any that he did commend to you for a Successor, let him be eminently in your thoughts for your acceptation;
Fourthly and lastly, This is all I will say, (It's in Referente unto Succession) If you know of any that he did commend to you for a Successor, let him be eminently in your thoughts for your acceptation;
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