A summons to the grave, or, The necessity of a timely preparation for death demonstrated in a sermon preached at the funeral of that most eminent and faithful servant of Jesus Christ Mr. John Norcot who departed this life March 24, 1675/6 / by Benjamin Keach.
May I not on this occasion use the words of David upon Abner 's death, 2 Sam. 3. 38. Know ye not that there is a Prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel? Who more worthy of honour than those God confers honour upon (and to be employed as Christs Embassadors) to treat in his stead with poor sinners about their eternal estate and condition, is no small dignity;
May I not on this occasion use the words of David upon Abner is death, 2 Sam. 3. 38. Know you not that there is a Prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel? Who more worthy of honour than those God confers honour upon (and to be employed as Christ ambassadors) to Treat in his stead with poor Sinners about their Eternal estate and condition, is no small dignity;
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and to be deprived of such a one, what greater ground for grief and mourning? But not to take up your time in a way of Introduction, I shall commend to you that portion of holy Scripture, which shall be the ground of my present discourse;
and to be deprived of such a one, what greater ground for grief and mourning? But not to take up your time in a Way of Introduction, I shall commend to you that portion of holy Scripture, which shall be the ground of my present discourse;
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The Psalmist in the verses that doth precede is pleading with God under great afflictions and the hidings of Gods face, upon consideration of the shortness of his dayes:
The Psalmist in the Verses that does precede is pleading with God under great afflictions and the hidings of God's face, upon consideration of the shortness of his days:
3. It is taken for the affections, desire, or heart of the Creature, 1 Sam. 1. 15. And Hannah answered and said, no my Lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit;
3. It is taken for the affections, desire, or heart of the Creature, 1 Sam. 1. 15. And Hannah answered and said, no my Lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful Spirit;
But probably some may say, if the word soul hath so many various acceptations, how may we know when the spirit or principal part is in Scripture meant hereby.
But probably Some may say, if the word soul hath so many various acceptations, how may we know when the Spirit or principal part is in Scripture meant hereby.
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let me onely direct you to one or two Scriptures upon this account, Luke 1. 46. My soul doth magnifie the Lord and my spirit rejoyceth in God my Saviour, Psal. 94. 19. In the multitude of my thoughts within me, thy comforts delight my soul.
let me only Direct you to one or two Scriptures upon this account, Lycia 1. 46. My soul does magnify the Lord and my Spirit Rejoiceth in God my Saviour, Psalm 94. 19. In the multitude of my thoughts within me, thy comforts delight my soul.
By hand, beloved, often in Scripture is meant power, Isa. 50. 2. Is my hand shortned, that it cannot redeem? that is, Have I lost my power to redeem? so Acts 4. 3. My Text thus briefly opened, I shall proceed as most suiting with our present occasion, to take notice of one Doctrinal Truth from the words ▪ which take as followeth.
By hand, Beloved, often in Scripture is meant power, Isaiah 50. 2. Is my hand shortened, that it cannot Redeem? that is, Have I lost my power to Redeem? so Acts 4. 3. My Text thus briefly opened, I shall proceed as most suiting with our present occasion, to take notice of one Doctrinal Truth from the words ▪ which take as follows.
I shall, God assisting, endeavor to demonstrate and confirm the truth of this Proposition. The holy Spirit doth not slightly pass it by, but puts a Remora to it;
I shall, God assisting, endeavour to demonstrate and confirm the truth of this Proposition. The holy Spirit does not slightly pass it by, but puts a Remora to it;
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and what King hath as many subjects as Death hath? And that I may demonstrate it, consider Age cannot rescue any man from the hand of Death; the oldest man must die.
and what King hath as many subject's as Death hath? And that I may demonstrate it, Consider Age cannot rescue any man from the hand of Death; the oldest man must die.
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his breasts are full of milk and his bones are moistned with marrow, Job 21. 23, 24. If any were likely to encounter or grapple with Death, we may suppose that this is the man;
his breasts Are full of milk and his bones Are moistened with marrow, Job 21. 23, 24. If any were likely to encounter or grapple with Death, we may suppose that this is the man;
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Wise men die, faith the Psalmist, likewise the fool, Psal. 49. 10. In death there is no remembrance of the wise more than the fool, Eccl. 2. 16. The most grave and politick in all ages of the world,
Wise men die, faith the Psalmist, likewise the fool, Psalm 49. 10. In death there is no remembrance of the wise more than the fool, Ecclesiastes 2. 16. The most grave and politic in all ages of the world,
The brutish person dies and leaves his wealth behind him, Psal. 49. 10. The Cardinal of Winchester, who procured the death of the good Duke of Glocester in the Reign of King Henry the Sixth, was shortly after taken with a grievous Disease;
The brutish person die and leaves his wealth behind him, Psalm 49. 10. The Cardinal of Winchester, who procured the death of the good Duke of Gloucester in the Reign of King Henry the Sixth, was shortly After taken with a grievous Disease;
who understanding by his Physicians that he could not live, murmurring and repining thereat, he cried out, (Fie) will not Death be hired? Will money do nothing, must I die, that have so great riches? If the whole, Realm would save my life, either by policy I can get it,
who understanding by his Physicians that he could not live, murmuring and repining thereat, he cried out, (Fie) will not Death be hired? Will money do nothing, must I die, that have so great riches? If the Whole, Realm would save my life, either by policy I can get it,
all the mighty Potentates and Monarchs, the holy Scripture and ancient Histories acquaint us of, where are they? hath not Death subdued them all? After all their grandeur and pomp they were all cut down by Deaths all-conquering hand,
all the mighty Potentates and Monarchs, the holy Scripture and ancient Histories acquaint us of, where Are they? hath not Death subdued them all? After all their grandeur and pomp they were all Cut down by Death's all-conquering hand,
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Augustus Caesar one day triumphs in the greatness of his strength, the next day is stabbed to death with Bodkins Herod King of the Jews, one hour is admired as a God, the next hour is made a Feast for Worms, Acts. 12. 22, 23. The great Conqueror Alexander. who subdued he greatest part of the World, is at last overcome by Death.
Augustus Caesar one day Triumphos in the greatness of his strength, the next day is stabbed to death with Bodkins Herod King of the jews, one hour is admired as a God, the next hour is made a Feast for Worms, Acts. 12. 22, 23. The great Conqueror Alexander. who subdued he greatest part of the World, is At last overcome by Death.
Death makes no difference between the King in his Royalty on the Throne, and the Begger in Rags upon the Dunghill Alexander having received 2 wounds at the siege of great City in India, finding himself to be sore wounded, was in some measure made sensible of his own fragillty;
Death makes no difference between the King in his Royalty on the Throne, and the Beggar in Rags upon the Dunghill Alexander having received 2 wounds At the siege of great city in India, finding himself to be soar wounded, was in Some measure made sensible of his own fragillty;
I have read that in the Library of Dublin there is a Globe at the one end and at the other end the picture of Death, to shew that though man was Lord of the whole Universe, i. e must submit to Death.
I have read that in the Library of Dublin there is a Globe At the one end and At the other end the picture of Death, to show that though man was Lord of the Whole Universe, i. e must submit to Death.
where are all those choice and renowned in grace that we read of, who shined in their day like the stars in the firmament? Oh! where are those Troops of Israelites that excelled in patience, chastity, temperance, holiness and humility? these could not deliver themselves from death.
where Are all those choice and renowned in grace that we read of, who shined in their day like the Stars in the firmament? Oh! where Are those Troops of Israelites that excelled in patience, chastity, temperance, holiness and humility? these could not deliver themselves from death.
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none considering that the righteous are taken away from the evil to come, Isa. 57. 1. 8. Lastly, No spiritual Dignity, Office, or Place, can deliver from the hand of the grave;
none considering that the righteous Are taken away from the evil to come, Isaiah 57. 1. 8. Lastly, No spiritual Dignity, Office, or Place, can deliver from the hand of the grave;
the wages of sin is death, Rom. 6. 23. We may cry out in the words of a holy man, O sin, sin, 'tis thou, which by thy just deserts hast caused all the funerals that ever have been.
the wages of since is death, Rom. 6. 23. We may cry out in the words of a holy man, Oh since, since, it's thou, which by thy just deserts hast caused all the funerals that ever have been.
I know, saith Job, thou wilt bring me to death, to the house appointed for all living, Job 30. 23. On the day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die;
I know, Says Job, thou wilt bring me to death, to the house appointed for all living, Job 30. 23. On the day thou Eatest thereof thou shalt surely die;
as first out of infinite grace, commiseration and goodness, he brings his own children to the grave, knowing the miseries, sad afflictions and troubles that doth attend them in this life.
as First out of infinite grace, commiseration and Goodness, he brings his own children to the grave, knowing the misery's, sad afflictions and Troubles that does attend them in this life.
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and when they take them out, the nature and worth of them is far transcendent. 2. The ungodly must die, that God may magnifie on them his own infinite Justice.
and when they take them out, the nature and worth of them is Far transcendent. 2. The ungodly must die, that God may magnify on them his own infinite justice.
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I have onely four Uses to make of it, as first an Use of Exhortation, secondly an Use of Direction, thirdly an Use of Lamentation, fourthly an Use of Consolation.
I have only four Uses to make of it, as First an Use of Exhortation, secondly an Use of Direction, Thirdly an Use of Lamentation, fourthly an Use of Consolation.
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First, By way of Exhortation, Is it so Beloved, must all men die? Can none deliver his own soul from the power of the grave? Must every Mothers child of us take up our Lodging there? Is the dark grave the appointed house for all living? Shall the proudest and loftiest be brought down to the dust? Must that little cool house under ground hold us all? Then poor sinners shall I prevail with you to prepare for death? Let me exhort you to look about you and get ready.
First, By Way of Exhortation, Is it so beloved, must all men die? Can none deliver his own soul from the power of the grave? Must every Mother's child of us take up our Lodging there? Is the dark grave the appointed house for all living? Shall the proudest and Loftiest be brought down to the dust? Must that little cool house under ground hold us all? Then poor Sinners shall I prevail with you to prepare for death? Let me exhort you to look about you and get ready.
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I remember, when the Prophet came to good King Hezekiah, Isa. 38. 1. with that doleful tidings (as upon some consideration and circumstances it might then appear to that holy man) he bids him set his house in order, make provision for eternity:
I Remember, when the Prophet Come to good King Hezekiah, Isaiah 38. 1. with that doleful tidings (as upon Some consideration and Circumstances it might then appear to that holy man) he bids him Set his house in order, make provision for eternity:
And certain I am, you have had many of these in this place, Nay, how many warnings have you had of the near approach of death? Nay, awakening summons to prepare for the grave,
And certain I am, you have had many of these in this place, Nay, how many Warnings have you had of the near approach of death? Nay, awakening summons to prepare for the grave,
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whom we shall hear no more? Oh what pains did he take with some of you, that so you might be ready? Have not you and I notwithstanding all this hearkened to a base deceitful heart,
whom we shall hear no more? O what pains did he take with Some of you, that so you might be ready? Have not you and I notwithstanding all this harkened to a base deceitful heart,
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and are you yet alive? Then consider how much this calls upon you to be ready to die? Will any dare, that are sensible of the worth of their Immortal Souls, neglect this concern any longer?
and Are you yet alive? Then Consider how much this calls upon you to be ready to die? Will any Dare, that Are sensible of the worth of their Immortal Souls, neglect this concern any longer?
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Shall the goodness of God, that should lead to repentance, encourage and harden thee in thy iniquity? How dost thou think to escape the Judgement of God? Or despisest thou, as saith the Apostle, the rich's of his goodness, forbearance and long-suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance;
Shall the Goodness of God, that should led to Repentance, encourage and harden thee in thy iniquity? How dost thou think to escape the Judgement of God? Or Despisest thou, as Says the Apostle, the rich's of his Goodness, forbearance and long-suffering, not knowing that the Goodness of God leads thee to Repentance;
but because it is not speedily executed, therefore the hearts of men are fully set within them to do wickedly, Eccl. 8. 11. Christ knocks at the door and yet sinners will not hear.
but Because it is not speedily executed, Therefore the hearts of men Are Fully Set within them to do wickedly, Ecclesiastes 8. 11. christ knocks At the door and yet Sinners will not hear.
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Christ may speak of sinners as God speaks of Israel of old, My people will have none of me, Psal. 81. 11. Oh what have you to answer for abused mercy and favour!
christ may speak of Sinners as God speaks of Israel of old, My people will have none of me, Psalm 81. 11. O what have you to answer for abused mercy and favour!
Hath not God afforded you the Gospel beyond what he hath to divers parts of the world? Nay, what a gracious and powerful ministration of it hath there been continued for some time in this place? You have had helps above thousands, God hath taken much pains with you that have attended upon the word here.
Hath not God afforded you the Gospel beyond what he hath to diverse parts of the world? Nay, what a gracious and powerful ministration of it hath there been continued for Some time in this place? You have had helps above thousands, God hath taken much pains with you that have attended upon the word Here.
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and hath not Conscience endeavoured to awaken you? Have you not had Summons and Calls from thence? Hath not that often reproved you for neglect of Seasons, flighting of Sermons,
and hath not Conscience endeavoured to awaken you? Have you not had Summons and Calls from thence? Hath not that often reproved you for neglect of Seasons, flighting of Sermons,
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aud turning of our souls to himself, and fitting of us for Eternity? And shall none of these work upon you? Shall all means fail? Shall the Gospel be preached in vain? Shall Ministers spend their study, their breath,
and turning of our Souls to himself, and fitting of us for Eternity? And shall none of these work upon you? Shall all means fail? Shall the Gospel be preached in vain? Shall Ministers spend their study, their breath,
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6. Do you know that you shall have all these helps continued to you? Will God still suffer his holy Spirit to strive with you? Alass, Death may soon have Commission to seize you and carry you into the other world;
6. Do you know that you shall have all these helps continued to you? Will God still suffer his holy Spirit to strive with you? Alas, Death may soon have Commission to seize you and carry you into the other world;
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upon such rebels, who have slighted and undervalued his Grace, Son, and Gospel? Sirs, I must tell you, alluding to that in Genesis 6. which hath often been upon my heart;
upon such rebels, who have slighted and undervalved his Grace, Son, and Gospel? Sirs, I must tell you, alluding to that in Genesis 6. which hath often been upon my heart;
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see Hosea 4. 14. May not he that hath taken away a Minister, an able one, a sweet and precious Labourer, take away ere long a sweet and precious Gospel;
see Hosea 4. 14. May not he that hath taken away a Minister, an able one, a sweet and precious Labourer, take away ere long a sweet and precious Gospel;
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7. Do you know for certain the Gospel shall be continued to this Land? Be you sure you shall hear the joyful sound? Let me tell you my thoughts freely,
7. Do you know for certain the Gospel shall be continued to this Land? Be you sure you shall hear the joyful found? Let me tell you my thoughts freely,
But should there be Ministers and opportunities, yet you may be left to your selves, to ripen for Hell and ruin? Nay, Is not Christ already crying over you,
But should there be Ministers and opportunities, yet you may be left to your selves, to ripen for Hell and ruin? Nay, Is not christ already crying over you,
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Boast not thy self of too morrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth, Pro. 27. 1. Many that are young, hope that they may have many years;
Boast not thy self of too morrow, for thou Knowest not what a day may bring forth, Pro 27. 1. Many that Are young, hope that they may have many Years;
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David desired to know his end and the measure of his days, that he might know how frail he was, Psal. 39. 4, 5. Many do not take a right measure of their dayes, they measure not by a lawful Rule.
David desired to know his end and the measure of his days, that he might know how frail he was, Psalm 39. 4, 5. Many do not take a right measure of their days, they measure not by a lawful Rule.
Upon the improvement of your present time doth your eternal happiness depend, and if it be squandered away, what will become of your immortal and never dying souls? If a man hath much work to do, work of the weightiest concern that must be done, or the man undone:
Upon the improvement of your present time does your Eternal happiness depend, and if it be squandered away, what will become of your immortal and never dying Souls? If a man hath much work to do, work of the Weightiest concern that must be done, or the man undone:
Redeem the time, because the days are evil, Eph. 5. 16. Alas Sirs, are not the shadows of the evening upon some of you? the Lord help you to lay it to heart.
redeem the time, Because the days Are evil, Ephesians 5. 16. Alas Sirs, Are not the shadows of the evening upon Some of you? the Lord help you to lay it to heart.
When death sits upon your trembling lips, and you not prepared, what would you give for peace and pardon then? When pale death comes upon thee like a sturdy Sergeant,
When death sits upon your trembling lips, and you not prepared, what would you give for peace and pardon then? When pale death comes upon thee like a sturdy sergeant,
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First, Doth not some poor soul hear say, Oh what shall I do that I may be prepared for the grave? Have you a heart, a mind, a desire indeed to be fitted for that hour? Then in the first place labour to get a full sight and sense of your sins,
First, Does not Some poor soul hear say, O what shall I do that I may be prepared for the grave? Have you a heart, a mind, a desire indeed to be fitted for that hour? Then in the First place labour to get a full sighed and sense of your Sins,
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Oh what a miserable creature hath sin made man, or rather man by sin made himself? That must needs be the greatest evil, that deprives man of the greatest good.
O what a miserable creature hath since made man, or rather man by since made himself? That must needs be the greatest evil, that deprives man of the greatest good.
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Sinner what hast thou done, wilt thou sin away thy mercies, sin away thy Ministers? Gods hand is lifted up, we are under sore rebukes of the Almighty,
Sinner what hast thou done, wilt thou sin away thy Mercies, sin away thy Ministers? God's hand is lifted up, we Are under soar rebukes of the Almighty,
May we not say with the Prophet, No man repenteth him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? Jer. 8. 6. God expects and looks for tears of Repentance, A broken and a contrite heart is a sacrifice that he will not despise.
May we not say with the Prophet, No man Repenteth him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? Jer. 8. 6. God expects and looks for tears of Repentance, A broken and a contrite heart is a sacrifice that he will not despise.
If you are not broken in the sense of the odious and abominable nature of sin, broken into pieces now, you are like to be broken with horror under the weight of the punishment hereafter.
If you Are not broken in the sense of the odious and abominable nature of since, broken into Pieces now, you Are like to be broken with horror under the weight of the punishment hereafter.
Soul never rest and be satisfied, till thou canst say with Thomas, My Lord and my God, John 20. 28. Can you still stand it out against such precious patience and offers of grace? Will you not yet open to Christ? Shall he call and cry to you and will you give him no entertainment? Can you close in with a better friend? How long hath he stood knocking at the doors of your hearts? Was he not graciously calling upon you the last Lords day? and now in mercy he is giving you another knock. Oh fear lest he depart!
Soul never rest and be satisfied, till thou Canst say with Thomas, My Lord and my God, John 20. 28. Can you still stand it out against such precious patience and offers of grace? Will you not yet open to christ? Shall he call and cry to you and will you give him no entertainment? Can you close in with a better friend? How long hath he stood knocking At the doors of your hearts? Was he not graciously calling upon you the last lords day? and now in mercy he is giving you Another knock. O Fear lest he depart!
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and open the door, do'st not hear that lovely voice that was spoken to the blind man, Be of good comfort, rise, he calleth thee, Mark 10. 49. It may be you will ask where? I'll tell thee,
and open the door, dost not hear that lovely voice that was spoken to the blind man, Be of good Comfort, rise, he calls thee, Mark 10. 49. It may be you will ask where? I'll tell thee,
Then shall I not, saith David, be ashamed, when I have respect to all thy commandments; Psal. 119. 6. Sixthly, Never be satisfied until you have all your sins subdued.
Then shall I not, Says David, be ashamed, when I have respect to all thy Commandments; Psalm 119. 6. Sixthly, Never be satisfied until you have all your Sins subdued.
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Sin must be crucified, or the soul must die, Rom. 8. 13. To this I might add (for I cannot enlarge) make it your business also to get your sins pardoned;
since must be Crucified, or the soul must die, Rom. 8. 13. To this I might add (for I cannot enlarge) make it your business also to get your Sins pardoned;
What will stand your souls in greater stead, when you come to die than this? Paul 's great care and endeavour was, to keep a Conscience void of offence towards God and toward men, Acts 24. 16. I must tell you,
What will stand your Souls in greater stead, when you come to die than this? Paul is great care and endeavour was, to keep a Conscience void of offence towards God and towards men, Acts 24. 16. I must tell you,
Conscience will lay all open in the dreadful day of Account before Angels and Men, Rom. 2. 15. Holy Job resolved to hold his integrity fast and not to let it go;
Conscience will lay all open in the dreadful day of Account before Angels and Men, Rom. 2. 15. Holy Job resolved to hold his integrity fast and not to let it go;
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his heart should not reproach him as long as he lived, Job 27. 5, 6. Sincerity of heart and a good conscience will be a good sanctuary at the hour of death.
his heart should not reproach him as long as he lived, Job 27. 5, 6. Sincerity of heart and a good conscience will be a good sanctuary At the hour of death.
Many of you heard those excellent soal-searching Sermons of your dear Pastor now deceased on 2 Tim. 3. 5. Oh that you would labour to call them to mind!
Many of you herd those excellent soal-searching Sermons of your dear Pastor now deceased on 2 Tim. 3. 5. O that you would labour to call them to mind!
What pains did he take with you, that you might not deceive your selves and miss at last of eternal life? I think there was never more formality amongst Christians and carnality amongst Professors in the Churches, than in these dayes:
What pains did he take with you, that you might not deceive your selves and miss At last of Eternal life? I think there was never more formality among Christians and carnality among Professors in the Churches, than in these days:
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yea tender Fathers? Must Friends, our dearest Friends die? Ministers, nay, our choice and godly Pastors, must they die too? Oh greedy Death! oh cruel Tirant! Oh that ever we sinned!
yea tender Father's? Must Friends, our dearest Friends die? Ministers, nay, our choice and godly Pastors, must they die too? O greedy Death! o cruel Tyrant! O that ever we sinned!
2. But if any should say we have many yet left behind, I must say not many such, who make it their main work and business to bring souls to Jesus Christ.
2. But if any should say we have many yet left behind, I must say not many such, who make it their main work and business to bring Souls to jesus christ.
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and now alas your Leader is gone, he is taken from you, and are we not surrounded with enemies? May we not say with Leah in another case, Gen. 30. 11. a troop cometh; a troop of troubles, a troop of afflictions, a troop of temptations, a troop of miseries and persecutions;
and now alas your Leader is gone, he is taken from you, and Are we not surrounded with enemies? May we not say with Leah in Another case, Gen. 30. 11. a troop comes; a troop of Troubles, a troop of afflictions, a troop of temptations, a troop of misery's and persecutions;
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Was not Lot the interest of Sodom? I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither, Gen. 19. 22. Till Lot was gone, fire and brimstone could not come upon that miserable City.
Was not Lot the Interest of Sodom? I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither, Gen. 19. 22. Till Lot was gone, fire and brimstone could not come upon that miserable city.
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But again, Was not Jacob the interest of Labans family? How did God bless him for Jacobs sake? The like might be minded of Joseph to the Egyptians ▪ Ye, saith our blessed Saviour, are the light of the world and the salt of the earth.
But again, Was not Jacob the Interest of Labans family? How did God bless him for Jacobs sake? The like might be minded of Joseph to the egyptians ▪ You, Says our blessed Saviour, Are the Light of the world and the salt of the earth.
When Moses hands are up Israel prevails, and when he lets down his hands Amalek Prevails, Exod. 17. 11. Oh how doth he cry out for a provoking generation.
When Moses hands Are up Israel prevails, and when he lets down his hands Amalek Prevails, Exod 17. 11. O how does he cry out for a provoking generation.
When Jehovah cries, Let me alone, that I may destroy them, Exod. 32. 10. Oh, saith Joshua, what wilt thou do for thy great name? If thou wilt not forgive their sin, saith Moses, blot me out of thy Book ▪ Nay ▪ though God promised to make of him a great Nation,
When Jehovah cries, Let me alone, that I may destroy them, Exod 32. 10. O, Says joshua, what wilt thou do for thy great name? If thou wilt not forgive their since, Says Moses, blot me out of thy Book ▪ Nay ▪ though God promised to make of him a great nation,
yet he still lifts up a cry for them, Exod ▪ 32. 10, 11, 32. 2. They are the interest of the Nation where they are, by counselling, warning, and admonishing.
yet he still lifts up a cry for them, Exod ▪ 32. 10, 11, 32. 2. They Are the Interest of the nation where they Are, by counseling, warning, and admonishing.
Except the Lord of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom and should have been like unto Gomorrah, Isa. 1. 9. 10. Ground of Lamentation, is because sin usually is the cause why God removes his faithful Embassadors.
Except the Lord of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom and should have been like unto Gomorrah, Isaiah 1. 9. 10. Ground of Lamentation, is Because since usually is the cause why God removes his faithful ambassadors.
but sinners slight it ▪ Nay, if they should sweat drops of blood it would not do, it would not work in them remorse of Conscience and repentance unto life.
but Sinners slight it ▪ Nay, if they should sweat drops of blood it would not do, it would not work in them remorse of Conscience and Repentance unto life.
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there is none I am sure for Christless Souls. 2. Consider death cannot hurt thee; it cannot hurt those that are Believers, because it hath lost his sting.
there is none I am sure for Christless Souls. 2. Consider death cannot hurt thee; it cannot hurt those that Are Believers, Because it hath lost his sting.
Though it may separate soul and body, yet it cannot separate either from Jesus Christ, and the soul immediately will be in a more glorious enjoyment of Christ;
Though it may separate soul and body, yet it cannot separate either from jesus christ, and the soul immediately will be in a more glorious enjoyment of christ;
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Oh! hath it not oft made thee to cry out with St. Paul, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of sin and death? Oh what is a greater trouble to a Child of God than indwelling sin? He cannot do the things he would do.
Oh! hath it not oft made thee to cry out with Saint Paul, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of since and death? O what is a greater trouble to a Child of God than indwelling since? He cannot do the things he would do.
Oh what a defiling, ensnaring, and bewitching world is this? What hinders us of our joy and peace in Christ more than it? What greater vexation to us? Oh how many precious Saints are clogged and imprisoned by the cares of the world, which many times is ready to choak the seed of holy desires after Christ:
O what a defiling, ensnaring, and bewitching world is this? What hinders us of our joy and peace in christ more than it? What greater vexation to us? O how many precious Saints Are clogged and imprisoned by the Cares of the world, which many times is ready to choke the seed of holy Desires After christ:
there the prisoners rest together, they hear not the voice of the oppressor, Job 3. 17, 18. 5. Death will free thee from an envious raging and tempting Devil.
there the Prisoners rest together, they hear not the voice of the oppressor, Job 3. 17, 18. 5. Death will free thee from an envious raging and tempting devil.
This was that which worried and grieved the blessed Apostle, Phil. 3. 18. Our dear Brother is set at liberty from all these things, disorders in the Church, no loose walking of Members thereof, will burden nor trouble him again.
This was that which worried and grieved the blessed Apostle, Philip 3. 18. Our dear Brother is Set At liberty from all these things, disorders in the Church, no lose walking of Members thereof, will burden nor trouble him again.
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If thou art a true Beliver, thou shalt not onely have hereby a negative good, it will not simply a freedom from all those sorrows and troubles thou hast heard,
If thou art a true Believer, thou shalt not only have hereby a negative good, it will not simply a freedom from all those sorrows and Troubles thou hast herd,
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Mind that passage in 2 Cor. 5. 1. For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
Mind that passage in 2 Cor. 5. 1. For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens.
The Apostle doth not say we know when this earthly house is broken down and raised up again, we have a building with God, eternal in the heavens. (Pray consider it) but plainly when it is dissolved,
The Apostle does not say we know when this earthly house is broken down and raised up again, we have a building with God, Eternal in the heavens. (Pray Consider it) but plainly when it is dissolved,
and in its seperate state from the body, capable of glorious enjoyments of God and high raptures of joy with Jesus Christ, doth appear most evident from that passsage of the Apostle in 2 Cor. 12. 1, 2, 3. It is not expendient for me doubtless, to glory, I will come to vissions and revelations of the Lord.
and in its separate state from the body, capable of glorious enjoyments of God and high raptures of joy with jesus christ, does appear most evident from that passsage of the Apostle in 2 Cor. 12. 1, 2, 3. It is not expendient for me doubtless, to glory, I will come to vissions and revelations of the Lord.
And then secondly, I may from what he says, reason after this manner, viz. If the soul in its seperated state from the body, be not able or capable to enjoy or take in heavenly comforts or consolations of Jesus Christ, Paul might boldly and Positively have said he was taken up in the body,
And then secondly, I may from what he Says, reason After this manner, viz. If the soul in its separated state from the body, be not able or capable to enjoy or take in heavenly comforts or consolations of jesus christ, Paul might boldly and Positively have said he was taken up in the body,
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Your loss I must confess is great (though he hath gained hereby) and it may be some of you are crying out, What shall we do? Beloved, you must labour for a quiet frame, strive for contentedness of heart;
Your loss I must confess is great (though he hath gained hereby) and it may be Some of you Are crying out, What shall we do? beloved, you must labour for a quiet frame, strive for contentedness of heart;
let us think upon that glorious Meeting we shall have ere long in the Air, read 1 Thes. 4. 13, &c. I would not have you to be ignorant, Brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not,
let us think upon that glorious Meeting we shall have ere long in the Air, read 1 Thebes 4. 13, etc. I would not have you to be ignorant, Brothers, Concerning them which Are asleep, that you sorrow not,
and the dead in Christ shall rise first, then we which are alive and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air:
and the dead in christ shall rise First, then we which Are alive and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the Clouds, to meet the Lord in the air:
What can I speak that may be more seasonable for comfort, then that which the holy Spirit hath left upon record, upon that very account it will be but a little while and we shall see him again, we shall have a joyful meeting and never part more.
What can I speak that may be more seasonable for Comfort, then that which the holy Spirit hath left upon record, upon that very account it will be but a little while and we shall see him again, we shall have a joyful meeting and never part more.
When a man hath worked hard all day and wearied himself, how willing is he to go to bed at night? Alas he is but gone to sleep, to take sweet and quiet rest until the Morning.
When a man hath worked hard all day and wearied himself, how willing is he to go to Bed At night? Alas he is but gone to sleep, to take sweet and quiet rest until the Morning.
3. Shall not he eat the fruit of his labour, he that soweth in tears shall reap in joy, those that go forth weeping bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again rejoycing and bring their Sheaves with them.
3. Shall not he eat the fruit of his labour, he that Soweth in tears shall reap in joy, those that go forth weeping bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again rejoicing and bring their Sheaves with them.
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4. He having overcome, shall not he receive the Crown? Paul having fought the good fight of faith, knew there was laid up for him a Crown of Righteousness:
4. He having overcome, shall not he receive the Crown? Paul having fought the good fight of faith, knew there was laid up for him a Crown of Righteousness:
Mr. Clark gives us several instances how the death of the righteous hath been the Fore-runner of sad and lamentable Judgements: Begins with Methuselah before the Flood, whose very name was very significant upon this account. Also I lately met with a Sermon of a godly Minister in New England that was preached sometimes before their late calamities and miseries broke forth there, and amongst their other signs of approaching judgement, that he seemed to be very apprehensive of, he minds that of the dropping away of many holy and godly persons. Oh how many able and godly preachers and others have we lost in a short space? We may look upon it as one sad sign or symptome of approaching evil.
Mr. Clark gives us several instances how the death of the righteous hath been the Forerunner of sad and lamentable Judgments: Begins with Methuselah before the Flood, whose very name was very significant upon this account. Also I lately met with a Sermon of a godly Minister in New England that was preached sometime before their late calamities and misery's broke forth there, and among their other Signs of approaching judgement, that he seemed to be very apprehensive of, he minds that of the dropping away of many holy and godly Persons. O how many able and godly Preachers and Others have we lost in a short Molle? We may look upon it as one sad Signen or Symptom of approaching evil.
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Some probably may object the dead are not sensible of time, 'tis but as a sleep to them; they die and their resurrection to them immediately follows; no distance of time between Death and Judgement the dead, and so Paul 's gain he speaks of 〈 ◊ 〉 might not be till the resurrection? Aasw. Though it be granted death to the body is but as a sleep, yet 'tis not so to the soul. But that this is not the intent or meaning of the Apostle, is plain; which I make out thus: Paul Plainly shews that if he did presently depart or die, it would be gain to him; now if that which you say were true, he would have lost by death, 'tis easie to see how, Suppose he might live twenty or thirty years longer on earth, would not thirty years sweet enjoyment of Jesus Christ be worth nothing? Is not one ▪ day with God, beholding his lovely face, better than a thousand? All know, that if he died presently, he should never the sooner obtain the resurrection, of this body, than if he had lived a hundred years longer; this being well weighed, to die presently would have been his great loss, were not the soul in a present enjoyment of Christ at death.
some probably may Object the dead Are not sensible of time, it's but as a sleep to them; they die and their resurrection to them immediately follows; no distance of time between Death and Judgement the dead, and so Paul is gain he speaks of 〈 ◊ 〉 might not be till the resurrection? Aasw. Though it be granted death to the body is but as a sleep, yet it's not so to the soul. But that this is not the intent or meaning of the Apostle, is plain; which I make out thus: Paul Plainly shows that if he did presently depart or die, it would be gain to him; now if that which you say were true, he would have lost by death, it's easy to see how, Suppose he might live twenty or thirty Years longer on earth, would not thirty Years sweet enjoyment of jesus christ be worth nothing? Is not one ▪ day with God, beholding his lovely face, better than a thousand? All know, that if he died presently, he should never the sooner obtain the resurrection, of this body, than if he had lived a hundred Years longer; this being well weighed, to die presently would have been his great loss, were not the soul in a present enjoyment of christ At death.
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