or the Person spoken of, who is here described, by his Name, LAZARUS, with his Relation, a FRIEND, OUR Friend. 2. The PREDICATE. Sleepeth. Our Friend Lazarus sleepeth.
or the Person spoken of, who is Here described, by his Name, LAZARUS, with his Relation, a FRIEND, OUR Friend. 2. The PREDICATE. Sleepeth. Our Friend Lazarus Sleepeth.
as To own you not only for my Servants, and Subjects, but for my FRIENDS, and faithful Lazarus, tho' now dead, to be my Friend; I am indeed your Friend,
as To own you not only for my Servants, and Subject's, but for my FRIENDS, and faithful Lazarus, though now dead, to be my Friend; I am indeed your Friend,
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Christ did often eat of his bread, and drank of his Cup. That BETHANY, which, by Lazarus 's Death, may justly now be stil'd an hous of Sorrow, was, in Lazarus Life-Time, to Christ a real BETHLEHEM, an house of bread. And so it was,
christ did often eat of his bred, and drank of his Cup. That BETHANY, which, by Lazarus is Death, may justly now be Styled an house of Sorrow, was, in Lazarus Life-Time, to christ a real BETHLEHEM, an house of bred. And so it was,
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and is betwixt the Lord, and all Tru Believers. ABRAHAM is stiled the Friend of God by Jehoshaphat; 2 Chron. 20.7. and Jam. 2.23. becaus of his firm Covenanting, and frequent Communion with him:
and is betwixt the Lord, and all True Believers. ABRAHAM is styled the Friend of God by Jehoshaphat; 2 Chronicles 20.7. and Jam. 2.23. Because of his firm Covenanting, and frequent Communion with him:
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2. The infinit stoop, and condescension of the Lord Jesus, who, tho' he thought it no robbery, but rather claims it as his just Prerogative, to be equal with God, judges it no disparagement, to match himself with weak, and wretched men. Our Friend Lazarus.
2. The infinite stoop, and condescension of the Lord jesus, who, though he Thought it no robbery, but rather claims it as his just Prerogative, to be equal with God, judges it no disparagement, to match himself with weak, and wretched men. Our Friend Lazarus.
So had the Colossians, Col. 1.4. The Beloved Discipl assures us, that 'tis impossible to lov the Father, or his Eternal Son, if we lov not his adopted Children.
So had the colossians, Col. 1.4. The beloved Disciple assures us, that it's impossible to Love the Father, or his Eternal Son, if we Love not his adopted Children.
Ecce, ut Christiani se mutuo diligant, was the blessed Elogy, the convinced Heathens gav the Warm Christians of Old, who, were they now aliv, would see too much reason to decry,
Ecce, ut Christians se mutuo diligant, was the blessed Eulogy, the convinced heathens gav the Warm Christians of Old, who, were they now aliv, would see too much reason to decry,
he most expresly, NONLATINALPHABET i. e. most plainly, without a Metaphor, calls Death, NONLATINALPHABET, is dead. From hence we gather This Note, That
he most expressly, i. e. most plainly, without a Metaphor, calls Death,, is dead. From hence we gather This Note, That
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Obs. A Tru Believers Death is a Sleep. A sweet, a Blessed Sleep. Not a Natural sleep, such as that Mat. 28.13. is. Luk. 22.45. Act. 12.6. of this the Discipls misunderstood the words of Christ, ver. 12, 13. of this Chapter. But a Metaphorical sleep.
Obs. A True Believers Death is a Sleep. A sweet, a Blessed Sleep. Not a Natural sleep, such as that Mathew 28.13. is. Luk. 22.45. Act. 12.6. of this the Disciples misunderstood the words of christ, ver. 12, 13. of this Chapter. But a Metaphorical sleep.
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None can Know the Estate of Life or Death, so well as our Blessed Saviour, who is Lord of Both. It is enough, that he tells us, that Death is no other than Sleep. Quest.
None can Know the Estate of Life or Death, so well as our Blessed Saviour, who is Lord of Both. It is enough, that he tells us, that Death is no other than Sleep. Quest.
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But their Souls having an immortal subsistence, and vivacity, neither die, nor sleep, but immediatly return to God that gave them, Eccl. 12.7. The Souls of Believers ar, at their Death, made perfect in holiness, the spirits of just men ar then made perfect, Heb. 12.23. and do immediatly pass into glory.
But their Souls having an immortal subsistence, and vivacity, neither die, nor sleep, but immediately return to God that gave them, Ecclesiastes 12.7. The Souls of Believers Are, At their Death, made perfect in holiness, the spirits of just men Are then made perfect, Hebrew 12.23. and do immediately pass into glory.
So our Blessed Saviour assures the penitent Thief, that that very day, he, i. e. his Soul should be with him in Paradise, Luk. 23.43. and Paul Knows, that as soon as ever his Soul departs out of his body, it will be with Christ, Phil. 1.23. and that, when this our earthly house of this Tabernacle is dissolved, the Soul hath a building of God, an house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens. 2 Cor. 5.1.6.8.
So our Blessed Saviour assures the penitent Thief, that that very day, he, i. e. his Soul should be with him in Paradise, Luk. 23.43. and Paul Knows, that as soon as ever his Soul departs out of his body, it will be with christ, Philip 1.23. and that, when this our earthly house of this Tabernacle is dissolved, the Soul hath a building of God, an house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens. 2 Cor. 5.1.6.8.
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David slept with his Fathers, 1 Kin. 2.10. Solomon; 1 Kin. 11.43. Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah. 'Tis Pauls usual Idiom, to call death, sleep; 1 Cor. 7.39. and 11.30. — and 15.6.18.20.51. — a sleep in Jesus, 1 Thes. 4.13, 14, 15. — Since the Fathers fell asleep, 2 Pet. 3.4, the sleep of death, Psal. 13.3.
David slept with his Father's, 1 Kin. 2.10. Solomon; 1 Kin. 11.43. Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah. It's Paul's usual Idiom, to call death, sleep; 1 Cor. 7.39. and 11.30. — and 15.6.18.20.51. — a sleep in jesus, 1 Thebes 4.13, 14, 15. — Since the Father's fell asleep, 2 Pet. 3.4, the sleep of death, Psalm 13.3.
As in Dutch, Gods-acre, becaus bodies ar only sown there, to be rais'd again, which the Heb. express with a greater Faith, by calling the Grave Beth-chaim, the house of the Living.
As in Dutch, Gods-acre, Because bodies Are only sown there, to be raised again, which the Hebrew express with a greater Faith, by calling the Grave Beth-chaim, the house of the Living.
4. From that notable Parallel, that most clearly runs betwixt Sleep, and Death, which, say judicious Divines, appears principally in two things, Rest, and Resurrection.
4. From that notable Parallel, that most clearly runs betwixt Sleep, and Death, which, say judicious Divines, appears principally in two things, Rest, and Resurrection.
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1. Rest. Sleep argues Rest, at least it tends to it, and disposes for it. They shall rest in their Beds, Isa. 57.2. Sleep on now, and take your Rest, Mat. 26.45.
1. Rest. Sleep argues Rest, At least it tends to it, and disposes for it. They shall rest in their Beds, Isaiah 57.2. Sleep on now, and take your Rest, Mathew 26.45.
When A Believer dies, he goes to his Rest, to a sweet repose in his Bed of Earth, Warm'd and Perfum'd for him by the precious Body of his Lord, and Saviour.
When A Believer die, he Goes to his Rest, to a sweet repose in his Bed of Earth, Warmed and Perfumed for him by the precious Body of his Lord, and Saviour.
but no longer, for then he shall rest from his Labours. Rev. 14.13. A Christian here is like quick-silver, which hath in its self a principl of motion, but not of rest, is never quiet.
but no longer, for then he shall rest from his Labours. Rev. 14.13. A Christian Here is like quicksilver, which hath in its self a Principal of motion, but not of rest, is never quiet.
His Life is a continued motion, his Death a continued Rest? Here as a Ball upon the Racket, as a Ship on the Waves, a Strong man in his Race, Death brings him To his Goal, to his Port of Rest. This life is but nois, and tumult, Death is silence.
His Life is a continued motion, his Death a continued Rest? Here as a Ball upon the Racket, as a Ship on the Waves, a Strong man in his Raze, Death brings him To his Goal, to his Port of Rest. This life is but nois, and tumult, Death is silence.
viz. that he should be gathered to his Grave in peace, and that his eies should not see all the evil which God would bring upon Jerusalem. 2 Chron. 34.27, 28. II. Private and Personal.
viz. that he should be gathered to his Grave in peace, and that his eyes should not see all the evil which God would bring upon Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 34.27, 28. II Private and Personal.
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and the Resolution of the 3d. Toletan Council concerning Christs weeping over Lazarus. Joh. 11.35. That it was not so much becaus he was dead, as becaus he was to be raised up again, to feel the burthens, and afflictions of this Life.
and the Resolution of the 3d. Toledan Council Concerning Christ weeping over Lazarus. John 11.35. That it was not so much Because he was dead, as Because he was to be raised up again, to feel the burdens, and afflictions of this Life.
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Gods Jonahs find this Life to be a stormy passage, A tempestuous Sea-Voiage, wherein they meet with many Whales, many Leviathans, Death sets them safe on shore, puts them into safe harbour:
God's Jonahs find this Life to be a stormy passage, A tempestuous Sea-Voiage, wherein they meet with many Whale's, many Leviathans, Death sets them safe on shore, puts them into safe harbour:
whilst here, the Archers sorely griev Gods Saints, shoot at them, hate them, draw out their Swords after them, strong Bulls of Bashan beset them round;
while Here, the Archers sorely griev God's Saints, shoot At them, hate them, draw out their Swords After them, strong Bulls of Bashan beset them round;
No need now to fear A Gardners Prison, Bonners Stocks, or Cole-house, nor a flaming Smithfield. Here Gods Peter 's no more dread the Cross, nor Paul 's the Ax, nor James 's the Sword, nor Gods Elijah 's a cursed-painted Jezabels bloody threats. In A Word, the whol Army of Gods Noble Martyrs, are here past all fear of halters, racks, wheels, stakes, gibbets, the most exquisite Torments, that either PAPISTS, or DIVELS can invent, or are ready to inflict.
No need now to Fear A Gardners Prison, Bonners Stocks, or Coal house, nor a flaming Smithfield. Here God's Peter is no more dread the Cross, nor Paul is the Ax, nor James is the Sword, nor God's Elijah is a cursed-painted Jezebel's bloody Treats. In A Word, the Whole Army of God's Noble Martyrs, Are Here passed all Fear of halters, racks, wheels, stakes, gibbets, the most exquisite Torments, that either PAPISTS, or DIVELS can invent, or Are ready to inflict.
you may read the Anguish of his Soul in his Countenance. But in Death every tear dried up in the eye, wiped off the cheek, All sorrow, and sighing flown away, Rev. 21.4. The Saints Baca is turned into A Berachah, sighing into singing, misery into mercy. 4. From sins, iniquities, corruptions.
you may read the Anguish of his Soul in his Countenance. But in Death every tear dried up in the eye, wiped off the cheek, All sorrow, and sighing flown away, Rev. 21.4. The Saints Baca is turned into A Berachah, sighing into singing, misery into mercy. 4. From Sins, iniquities, corruptions.
You may hear his out-cry as of a person on a Rack. Rom. 7.23, 24 — But now he, that is dead, is freed from sin, Ro. 6.7. 1 Pet. 4.1. Not the least spot or wrinkle left in his Soul. Eph. 5.27. Not one Agag spared alive.
You may hear his outcry as of a person on a Rack. Rom. 7.23, 24 — But now he, that is dead, is freed from since, Ro. 6.7. 1 Pet. 4.1. Not the least spot or wrinkle left in his Soul. Ephesians 5.27. Not one Agag spared alive.
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With this, that good Martyr held up his head, when he encouraged his fellow with telling him, that my Lord of London, (he meant that BLOODY Butcher Bonner ) was sending of them there, where they should sin no more.
With this, that good Martyr held up his head, when he encouraged his fellow with telling him, that my Lord of London, (he meant that BLOODY Butcher Bonner) was sending of them there, where they should sin no more.
And Tho' It be the Saints Honour at length to Conquer, yet It is, and cannot but be the Saints Troubl, thorn, pain, so long to Conflict. But now Death puts the Saints into so peaceabl an Estate, as that he is not only without foil, but fighting. Not only the Accuser, but the Tempter of the Brethren is cast out, Rev. 12.10.
And Though It be the Saints Honour At length to Conquer, yet It is, and cannot but be the Saints Trouble, thorn, pain, so long to Conflict. But now Death puts the Saints into so peaceabl an Estate, as that he is not only without foil, but fighting. Not only the Accuser, but the Tempter of the Brothers is cast out, Rev. 12.10.
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Believers, tho' they sleep, they shall arise again, as men, awaken'd out of sleep. This is expressed in the Words immediately following our Text. Our Friend Lazarus sleepeth, but I go to awaken him out of sleep. i. e.
Believers, though they sleep, they shall arise again, as men, awakened out of sleep. This is expressed in the Words immediately following our Text. Our Friend Lazarus Sleepeth, but I go to awaken him out of sleep. i. e.
Death may, yea, shall prevail over the whol outward Man. Death spends both skin and reins; swallows up both flesh and bones, And yet for all this, this Total Consumption of the Body of Man, is no impediment, no barr in the way of Faith, to stop us from a firm Belief of our Resurrection. As Death shall triumph over Jobs Body, so Jobs Faith triumphs over Death. He, that believes in Christ,
Death may, yea, shall prevail over the Whole outward Man. Death spends both skin and reins; Swallows up both Flesh and bones, And yet for all this, this Total Consumption of the Body of Man, is no impediment, no bar in the Way of Faith, to stop us from a firm Belief of our Resurrection. As Death shall triumph over Jobs Body, so Jobs Faith Triumphos over Death. He, that believes in christ,
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yea, tho he were dead, tho' totally corcupted, and consumed, yet shall he live again. John 11.25. I have done with the proof of our Point, the Improvement follows. Use 1. Of INFORMATION.
yea, though he were dead, though totally corcupted, and consumed, yet shall he live again. John 11.25. I have done with the proof of our Point, the Improvement follows. Use 1. Of INFORMATION.
Use 2. Of TERROUR to, and mourning over unregenerate, unbelieving, impenitent ones, living, and dying in their sins, and lusts. Poor wretched Creatures.
Use 2. Of TERROUR to, and mourning over unregenerate, unbelieving, impenitent ones, living, and dying in their Sins, and Lustiest. Poor wretched Creatures.
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'Tis Tru, you must dy certainly, and you may dy speedily: but Know, that your Death is but A sleep. Those Bodys of yours must hereafter be awaked and rais'd out of your Graves at the last day;
It's True, you must die Certainly, and you may die speedily: but Know, that your Death is but A sleep. Those Bodies of yours must hereafter be awaked and raised out of your Graves At the last day;
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How happy is A dead Lion abov An ever-living - or-rather-an ever-dying damned-unbelieving Caitif. Use 3. OF SUPPORT, AND CONSOLATION TO SOUND Believers: Precious Souls!
How happy is A dead lion abov an everliving - or-rather-an ever-dying damned-unbelieving Caitiff. Use 3. OF SUPPORT, AND CONSOLATION TO FOUND Believers: Precious Souls!
When once you are gone down to this bed, the grave, when the Curtains of darkness ar drawn about you, you shall never open your eies any more till the Morning of Eternity dawns, and breaks forth in lustre on you.
When once you Are gone down to this Bed, the grave, when the Curtains of darkness Are drawn about you, you shall never open your eyes any more till the Morning of Eternity dawns, and breaks forth in lustre on you.
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1 Cor. 15.55, 56, 57. What that foolish Agag cracks out falsly, you may, in holy Triumph, cry out, Truly, surely The bitterness of Death is past, 1 Sam. 15.32.
1 Cor. 15.55, 56, 57. What that foolish Agag cracks out falsely, you may, in holy Triumph, cry out, Truly, surely The bitterness of Death is past, 1 Sam. 15.32.
I. Not between God in Christ, and Tru Believers, Tho' Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob be dead To others, They are not so to God, Mat. 22.32. God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
I Not between God in christ, and True Believers, Though Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob be dead To Others, They Are not so to God, Mathew 22.32. God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
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Let them liv, they liv in, and to Christ: Let them dye, they die to, and sleep in Christ. 1 Thess. 4.14. Living, and Dying, they are the Lords. Ro. 14.8. II. Nor yet between Believers themselvs.
Let them liv, they liv in, and to christ: Let them die, they die to, and sleep in christ. 1 Thess 4.14. Living, and Dying, they Are the lords. Ro. 14.8. II Nor yet between Believers themselves.
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As Faith is the Evidence of things not seen, that are future, So It is a clear Reflection on things, that are past. By Faiths ey we may easily look on the pale face of the first Martyr, and with Faiths ear, Tho' he be dead, yet hear him speaking.
As Faith is the Evidence of things not seen, that Are future, So It is a clear Reflection on things, that Are passed. By Faiths ey we may Easily look on the pale face of the First Martyr, and with Faiths ear, Though he be dead, yet hear him speaking.
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The Death of a Believer, is like the Death of a grain of Corn. It dies, only to spring up in more lustr, beauty, fruitfulness. Joh. 12.24. if It dy, it bringeth forth much fruit.
The Death of a Believer, is like the Death of a grain of Corn. It die, only to spring up in more lustr, beauty, fruitfulness. John 12.24. if It die, it brings forth much fruit.
As by sleep A Believers Body is refresht, so by Death his Body is refin'd. 1 Cor. 15.42, 43. It is sown in corruption, It is raised in incorruption. It is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, It is raised in power.
As by sleep A Believers Body is refreshed, so by Death his Body is refined. 1 Cor. 15.42, 43. It is sown in corruption, It is raised in incorruption. It is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, It is raised in power.
1. Away then with all inordinate, immoderate, slavish, sinful fear of Death. 'Tis Tru, Death to Nature is the King of fears, and it hath its poisonous sting, with which it will wound the wicked, whom it ushers into Hell.
1. Away then with all inordinate, immoderate, slavish, sinful Fear of Death. It's True, Death to Nature is the King of fears, and it hath its poisonous sting, with which it will wound the wicked, whom it ushers into Hell.
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All this while, we utterly mistake the case of our dissolution. We take it for An Enemy, it provs a Friend: There is no littl pleasure in that, wherein we suppose the greatest horrour. Who is afraid,
All this while, we utterly mistake the case of our dissolution. We take it for an Enemy, it prous a Friend: There is no little pleasure in that, wherein we suppose the greatest horror. Who is afraid,
after the weary toiles of the day, to take his rest by night? Or what is more refreshing to the spent Traveller, then a sweet sleep. It is our infidelity, and unpreparedness, that makes Death any other than advantage! I grant indeed, A bloody Cain, A foolish Nabal, an Apostat Saul, An intemperate Felix, and that Ranting company mentioned, Rev. 6.15, 16. may justly fear Death.
After the weary toils of the day, to take his rest by night? Or what is more refreshing to the spent Traveller, then a sweet sleep. It is our infidelity, and unpreparedness, that makes Death any other than advantage! I grant indeed, A bloody Cain, A foolish Nabal, an Apostate Saul, an intemperate Felix, and that Ranting company mentioned, Rev. 6.15, 16. may justly Fear Death.
The Conscience of Unregenerate men brings in A black Bill of Inditement against them, and convinces them of Rebellion against their Lord and Soverain:
The Conscience of Unregenerate men brings in A black Bill of Indictment against them, and convinces them of Rebellion against their Lord and Sovereign:
If their evil Conscience be To them like the hand-writing on the Wall to A Carousing Belshazzar, Dan. 5.5, 6. and makes their countenance to change, to caus the joints of their loins to be loosed, and their Knees to smite one against another.
If their evil Conscience be To them like the handwriting on the Wall to A Carousing Belshazzar, Dan. 5.5, 6. and makes their countenance to change, to cause the Joints of their loins to be loosed, and their Knees to smite one against Another.
and that in order to A Resurrection, An Awaking to An Eternal Life. 2. Adore, bless, lov the Lord Jesus for his infinite lov, and mercy To you, and All other sound Believers:
and that in order to A Resurrection, an Awaking to an Eternal Life. 2. Adore, bless, Love the Lord jesus for his infinite Love, and mercy To you, and All other found Believers:
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The Lord will giv you sleep, as his beloved, Psal. 127.2. Pro. 3.24. Psal. 3.5. and 4.8. To make this sleep sweet indeed, I would offer these 2 things.
The Lord will Give you sleep, as his Beloved, Psalm 127.2. Pro 3.24. Psalm 3.5. and 4.8. To make this sleep sweet indeed, I would offer these 2 things.
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I. Carefully avoid Those things, that disturb sleep. I do but allude. Reflect we back on Eccl. 5.12. The sleep of the Labouring man is sweet, But the abundance of the Rich will not suffer him to sleep.
I Carefully avoid Those things, that disturb sleep. I do but allude. Reflect we back on Ecclesiastes 5.12. The sleep of the Labouring man is sweet, But the abundance of the Rich will not suffer him to sleep.
Take heed, that the abundance of your Wealth, with the many cares, businesses, and fears, troubles, which are consequent thereupon Gen. 41.19. Pro. 3.10.
Take heed, that the abundance of your Wealth, with the many Cares, businesses, and fears, Troubles, which Are consequent thereupon Gen. 41.19. Pro 3.10.
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I question much, whither Dives his every day sumptuous fare, did not rise in his stomach, after he was dead. Luk. 16.19. Abraham seems to throw it in his Dish:
I question much, whither Dives his every day sumptuous fare, did not rise in his stomach, After he was dead. Luk. 16.19. Abraham seems to throw it in his Dish:
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v. 25. Take heed therefore to your selves, as you would hope to sleep undisturbed then, that your hearts be not over-charged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and the cares of this life Now. Luk. 21.34. II. Sincerely follow the Blessed David home, To his Sleeping Room, Tread in his steps, imitate his Nobl Exampl.
v. 25. Take heed Therefore to your selves, as you would hope to sleep undisturbed then, that your hearts be not overcharged with surfeiting, and Drunkenness, and the Cares of this life Now. Luk. 21.34. II Sincerely follow the Blessed David home, To his Sleeping Room, Tread in his steps, imitate his Noble Exampl.
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Read the lovly Epitaph, which the Holy Paul hath as it were written on his Tomb. Act. 13.36. David serv'd his Generation by the Will of God, and then fell Asleep. He serv'd his GENERATION, before he fell A sleep.
Read the lovly Epitaph, which the Holy Paul hath as it were written on his Tomb. Act. 13.36. David served his Generation by the Will of God, and then fell Asleep. He served his GENERATION, before he fell A sleep.
Remember, Remember, Dear Brethren, and forget not, David thought it not Enough To serv his Generation, when he actually fell asleep, by letting fall som few ears, or gleanings then:
remember, remember, Dear Brothers, and forget not, David Thought it not Enough To serve his Generation, when he actually fell asleep, by letting fallen Some few ears, or gleanings then:
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No, No. David served his Generation, dispatcht the greatest part of his Work, and then sweetly laid him down To Rest. O that High, that Honourable, that Heavenly, that God-like frame of Spirit of living in,
No, No. David served his Generation, dispatched the greatest part of his Work, and then sweetly laid him down To Rest. O that High, that Honourable, that Heavenly, that Godlike frame of Spirit of living in,
and dying for the service of our Generation. This, if any thing in the World makes Saints to be like David, Men after Gods own Heart. How precious is the memory of that Blessed DORCAS? How doth she shine as the Moon among the Stars, she, that was so full of good works, and alms-deeds which she did!
and dying for the service of our Generation. This, if any thing in the World makes Saints to be like David, Men After God's own Heart. How precious is the memory of that Blessed DORCAS? How does she shine as the Moon among the Stars, she, that was so full of good works, and almsdeeds which she did!
Act. 9.36, 39. Oh 'Tis Wisdom, as well as Charity, To make your OWN Hands, your Executors, and your OWN Eyes, your Overseers. Do good, All good, I had Almost said, Do All your good, whilst you liv. I own it, Brethren, I own it for A great, and serious Truth.
Act. 9.36, 39. O It's Wisdom, as well as Charity, To make your OWN Hands, your Executors, and your OWN Eyes, your Overseers. Do good, All good, I had Almost said, Do All your good, while you liv. I own it, Brothers, I own it for A great, and serious Truth.
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and not to transmit the digested food to the needy Parts, would quickly prove not so much A MEMBER, as A MONSTER. 'Tis Tru, You Ar Husbands. As such, next to God, your dearest Wives must hav your Hearts. You ar Parents. Next to Wives, your Hopeful, obedient Children must hav your Bowels. You ar Brethren, and Sisters,
and not to transmit the digested food to the needy Parts, would quickly prove not so much A MEMBER, as A MONSTER. It's True, You Are Husbands. As such, next to God, your dearest Wives must have your Hearts. You Are Parents. Next to Wives, your Hopeful, obedient Children must have your Bowels. You Are Brothers, and Sisters,
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if so, let me Bespeak you in the words of our Lord To his Belov'd Discipl, Joh. 19.27. Behold your Mother. Behold I say, and see, whether there be any sorrow like unto her sorrow, which is don unto her, wherewith the Lord, your displeased Father, hath for your sakes, and sins, justly afflicted her in the day of his fierce Anger: Lam. 1.12.
if so, let me Bespeak you in the words of our Lord To his beloved Disciple, John 19.27. Behold your Mother. Behold I say, and see, whither there be any sorrow like unto her sorrow, which is dONE unto her, wherewith the Lord, your displeased Father, hath for your sakes, and Sins, justly afflicted her in the day of his fierce Anger: Lam. 1.12.
As SUBJECTS, your Generation Work is To Giv To Cesar the things that are Cesars, and as Godly Subjects, To GOD the things that are Gods. As CITIZENS. O pray for the Peace of this our English Jerusalem, poor LONDON. They shall prosper, that lov Her. Endeavour to your utmost, that Truth,
As SUBJECT'S, your Generation Work is To Give To Cesar the things that Are Caesars, and as Godly Subject's, To GOD the things that Are God's As CITIZENS. Oh pray for the Peace of this our English Jerusalem, poor LONDON. They shall prosper, that Love Her. Endeavour to your utmost, that Truth,
As WEALTHY CITIZENS, O be wise Merchants, and think not much To Exchange your Bristol - stones for Tru Diamonds. Make you friends of the Unrighteous Mammon. Luk. 6.19. Do you see any poor desolate Widows, be you Husbands To them;
As WEALTHY CITIZENS, Oh be wise Merchant's, and think not much To Exchange your Bristol - stones for True Diamonds. Make you Friends of the Unrighteous Mammon. Luk. 6.19. Do you see any poor desolate Widows, be you Husbands To them;
any lean, meager, honest, industrious, poor Houskeepers, do not suffer them to starv for want of Bread, or Work. This, this is your GENERATION - Work, To the speedy and faithful dispatch whereof, what mighty Encouragement Hath the Father of All your Mercies given you in that grand Text. Psal. 41.1, 2, 3. I could wish it ingraven with the point of a Diamond on every wealthy Citizens door or glass, or heart in London. He, that hath promised To strengthen thee on thy bed of Languishing,
any lean, meager, honest, Industria, poor Housekeepers, do not suffer them to starv for want of Bred, or Work. This, this is your GENERATION - Work, To the speedy and faithful dispatch whereof, what mighty Encouragement Hath the Father of All your mercies given you in that grand Text. Psalm 41.1, 2, 3. I could wish it engraven with the point of a Diamond on every wealthy Citizens door or glass, or heart in London. He, that hath promised To strengthen thee on thy Bed of Languishing,
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Let your Lamps be both Lighted, and Trim'd, and burning. Your Lord coms in an hour, that you look not for. Mat. 24.44. and 25.16. Paul was ready, i. e.
Let your Lamps be both Lighted, and Trimmed, and burning. Your Lord coms in an hour, that you look not for. Mathew 24.44. and 25.16. Paul was ready, i. e.
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prepared to be offer'd up. 2 Tim. 4.6. Job is ready, and prepared. All the daies of his appointed time waiting, till his change com. Job. 14.14. Set your houses, and hearts in order. Isa. 38.1.
prepared to be offered up. 2 Tim. 4.6. Job is ready, and prepared. All the days of his appointed time waiting, till his change come. Job. 14.14. Set your houses, and hearts in order. Isaiah 38.1.
Then may you with Paul, in an Holy Triumph, set your Foot on the Head of This stingless Serpent, 1 Cor. 15.55. 2 Tim. 4.7, 8. and breath forth your Soul into your Gods Bosom, in the Swan-like Song of good old Simeon. Domine, nunc dimittas.
Then may you with Paul, in an Holy Triumph, Set your Foot on the Head of This stingless Serpent, 1 Cor. 15.55. 2 Tim. 4.7, 8. and breath forth your Soul into your God's Bosom, in the Swanlike Song of good old Simeon. Domine, nunc dimittas.
It hath pleased the Allwise God, To take from you The guide of your youth, the desire of your eies, the delight of your Soul, and from us, and our Society, A very considerabl Pillar.
It hath pleased the Alwise God, To take from you The guide of your youth, the desire of your eyes, the delight of your Soul, and from us, and our Society, A very considerable Pillar.
For this we do, and cannot but truly mourn. But yet, both you, and we must remember, that we mourn as becomes Believers, not as those, that hav no hope,
For this we do, and cannot but truly mourn. But yet, both you, and we must Remember, that we mourn as becomes Believers, not as those, that have no hope,
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and Faithful Minister of Christ gave of him to that solemn Assembly, that waited on his Herse To his Grave, 'Tis more than probabl, that I should hav ventur'd at som dashes at least with my Ruder Pencil, which now to do,
and Faithful Minister of christ gave of him to that solemn Assembly, that waited on his Hearse To his Grave, It's more than probabl, that I should have ventured At Some Dashes At least with my Ruder Pencil, which now to do,
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And yet for All this, I should not be able To stem the Tide of my Affections, did I not greatly fear, that should I giv them the least rein, they would soon transport me into som Excesses concerning my dear, faithful,
And yet for All this, I should not be able To stem the Tide of my Affections, did I not greatly Fear, that should I Give them the least rein, they would soon transport me into Some Excesses Concerning my dear, faithful,
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and Friendly Gaius. (For such He was to me and mine, from the first hour we saw his face, which is now near 23 years) which A Malevolent Capricio would not stick To censure for Paint, and Flattery.
and Friendly Gaius. (For such He was to me and mine, from the First hour we saw his face, which is now near 23 Years) which A Malevolent Caprice would not stick To censure for Paint, and Flattery.
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As for his justice, in Commerce and Trade, (that sparkling Diamond in the Ring of Christian Profession) The whol Circl of his Acquaintance, To my utmost Observation, giv him this Attest, That his Word to Him, was as Obligatory,
As for his Justice, in Commerce and Trade, (that sparkling Diamond in the Ring of Christian Profession) The Whole Circl of his Acquaintance, To my utmost Observation, Give him this Attest, That his Word to Him, was as Obligatory,
A Word to his Mournful surviving-half, and I shall dismiss both the Text, and this Assembly. Your nearest, dearest Bosom Friend is now gon to sleep, to sleep in Jesus. It cannot be long, you know not how soon, you may from Heaven be called to mingl Ashes with him.
A Word to his Mournful surviving-half, and I shall dismiss both the Text, and this Assembly. Your nearest, dearest Bosom Friend is now gone to sleep, to sleep in jesus. It cannot be long, you know not how soon, you may from Heaven be called to mingle Ashes with him.
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Your God by Him has fill'd your Hand with power, O may the same God fill your Heart with grace, most faithfully to improve your All for him, who hav so graciously received your All from Him.
Your God by Him has filled your Hand with power, Oh may the same God fill your Heart with grace, most faithfully to improve your All for him, who have so graciously received your All from Him.
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