Victory over death a sermon preached at Steeple-Ashton in the county of Wilts, upon the 17th day of April, 1676, at the funeral of Mr. Peter Adams, the late reverend, pious, and industrious minister of Gods word there, sometime fellow of University Colledge in Oxford / by Paul Latham ...
IF the Interment of a good Christian afford matter of solemn thoughts to that Minister, who seriously considers such men to be as the Grape-gleanings of the Vintage, Mic. 7.1.
IF the Interment of a good Christian afford matter of solemn thoughts to that Minister, who seriously considers such men to be as the Grape-gleanings of the Vintage, Mic. 7.1.
if the removal of a Minister, that was in his life time a burning and shining light, be to a considerate Parishioner like the setting of the Sun in the Firmament:
if the removal of a Minister, that was in his life time a burning and shining Light, be to a considerate Parishioner like the setting of the Sun in the Firmament:
To whom the greatness of grief might most justly have enjoined silence, had not the earnest request of our Reverend Brother now with God (which had the power of a command upon me) appointed speaking to be my work this day.
To whom the greatness of grief might most justly have enjoined silence, had not the earnest request of our Reverend Brother now with God (which had the power of a command upon me) appointed speaking to be my work this day.
Who if he had also thought fit, to have suggested words for my subject at this time, they might have been like the Mantle of Elijah, attended with some of his Spirit; and thereby, being dead, he would once more have spoken unto you, Heb. 11.4.
Who if he had also Thought fit, to have suggested words for my Subject At this time, they might have been like the Mantle of Elijah, attended with Some of his Spirit; and thereby, being dead, he would once more have spoken unto you, Hebrew 11.4.
But seeing it was his pleasure to repose that confidence in me, as to leave the choice of a subject to the conduct of my own thoughts, I shall not disappoint his expectation by gratifying my own passion.
But seeing it was his pleasure to repose that confidence in me, as to leave the choice of a Subject to the conduct of my own thoughts, I shall not disappoint his expectation by gratifying my own passion.
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For then, to express my tender brotherly affection, I might have insisted upon such words as those of David, I am distressed for thee, my Brother Jonathan!
For then, to express my tender brotherly affection, I might have insisted upon such words as those of David, I am distressed for thee, my Brother Johnathan!
and deficiency in attainments, I might have spoken of him, and by a figure to him, in such words as those of the King of Israel to the Prophet, My father, my father, the chariots of Israel, and the horsemen thereof! 2 King. 13.14.
and deficiency in attainments, I might have spoken of him, and by a figure to him, in such words as those of the King of Israel to the Prophet, My father, my father, the chariots of Israel, and the horsemen thereof! 2 King. 13.14.
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But instead of humouring my self (which would be a very unsuitable design in him that steps up into the Chair of so worthy and self-denying a man of God), I shall rather chuse to represent unto you, your late Reverend Minister,
But instead of Humouring my self (which would be a very unsuitable Design in him that steps up into the Chair of so worthy and self-denying a man of God), I shall rather choose to represent unto you, your late Reverend Minister,
now dead, in living colours; and in his example and attainments, to set before you at once your duty and happiness in obtaining a glorious and comfortable victory over death. And for this end I have chosen to insist upon this portion of Scripture, Thanks be to God, which hath given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
now dead, in living colours; and in his Exampl and attainments, to Set before you At once your duty and happiness in obtaining a glorious and comfortable victory over death. And for this end I have chosen to insist upon this portion of Scripture, Thanks be to God, which hath given us the victory through our Lord jesus christ.
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Which words are the result of the Apostles joyful preapprehending by the eye of Faith, that victory which shall hereafter be compleated to Believers over the last great enemy.
Which words Are the result of the Apostles joyful preapprehending by the eye of Faith, that victory which shall hereafter be completed to Believers over the last great enemy.
Whereupon he subjoineth a confident challenge to death, or rather, he manfully defieth it, v. 55. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Which he further amplifieth, by representing the length and strength of Deaths weapons, v. 56. The sting of death is sin,
Whereupon he subjoineth a confident challenge to death, or rather, he manfully defieth it, v. 55. Oh death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Which he further amplifieth, by representing the length and strength of Death's weapons, v. 56. The sting of death is since,
Or more particularly, we have the true Christians victory over Death: First, joyfully reported, NONLATINALPHABET, a victory to us Christians over Death.
Or more particularly, we have the true Christians victory over Death: First, joyfully reported,, a victory to us Christians over Death.
Secondly, thankfully resented, NONLATINALPHABET, thanks be to him that giveth us this victory. Thirdly, the Author of it acknowledged and magnified, NONLATINALPHABET, thanks be to God.
Secondly, thankfully resented,, thanks be to him that gives us this victory. Thirdly, the Author of it acknowledged and magnified,, thanks be to God.
Fourthly, the procuring or meritorious cause of this victory signified, NONLATINALPHABET, through our Lord Jesus Christ. I begin with the joyful report of this victory over Death, NONLATINALPHABET.
Fourthly, the procuring or meritorious cause of this victory signified,, through our Lord jesus christ. I begin with the joyful report of this victory over Death,.
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First, that Death is an Enemy. There may be an obliging victory in the friendly contests of Lovers, who endeavour to outstrip each other in offices of kindness and good-will.
First, that Death is an Enemy. There may be an obliging victory in the friendly contests of Lovers, who endeavour to outstrip each other in Offices of kindness and goodwill.
it is like the battel of the warriour, with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood, Isa. 9.5. It is the overcoming of a great and formidable enemy. Such is Death; and that,
it is like the battle of the warrior, with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood, Isaiah 9.5. It is the overcoming of a great and formidable enemy. Such is Death; and that,
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To maintain this, the most greedy Mammonist will break off some pieces of his adored Idol, employing his bags to compass this greatest purchase of continued health.
To maintain this, the most greedy Mammonist will break off Some Pieces of his adored Idol, employing his bags to compass this greatest purchase of continued health.
Yea the industrious Merchant will discharge his Ship of the most promising return, to secure what he accounts the most precious thing aboard, his life.
Yea the Industria Merchant will discharge his Ship of the most promising return, to secure what he accounts the most precious thing aboard, his life.
To continue this union, how many are content to undergo the tediousness of a lingering distemper, and chuse a dying life before death it self? To maintain this,
To continue this Union, how many Are content to undergo the tediousness of a lingering distemper, and choose a dying life before death it self? To maintain this,
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how oft do men expose, and sometimes yeild to part with some of the less useful members of their own bodies, to secure, by composition, the health of the whole?
how oft do men expose, and sometime yield to part with Some of the less useful members of their own bodies, to secure, by composition, the health of the Whole?
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every man that hath run in score to Gods justice, and hath not applied himself to that Surety that so graciously offers to pay his debts, esteems Death, that comes to bring him before Almighty God,
every man that hath run in score to God's Justice, and hath not applied himself to that Surety that so graciously offers to pay his debts, esteems Death, that comes to bring him before Almighty God,
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First, Eminùs, at a distance, when it threatens us, and thus it begetteth fear; which is a passion that commonly makes impression, especially upon persons of soft and tender natures, not inferiour to those that attend the approaches of evil.
First, Eminùs, At a distance, when it threatens us, and thus it begetteth Fear; which is a passion that commonly makes impression, especially upon Persons of soft and tender nature's, not inferior to those that attend the Approaches of evil.
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Especially, O death, how bitter is the remembrance of thee to a man that lives peaceably in the enjoyment of his friends, to him that is quiet and prosperous in his business,
Especially, Oh death, how bitter is the remembrance of thee to a man that lives peaceably in the enjoyment of his Friends, to him that is quiet and prosperous in his business,
and to him that hath an appetite, and can relish his meat? Ecclus. 41.1. This is such a conflict as doth quietos sollicitare, disquiets those that are at ease in Sion, and disturbs them that are setled upon their Lees. To think, that this healthy body must e're long be distempered with diseases; that those pleasures that have been the darlings of their souls, must everlastingly forsake them;
and to him that hath an appetite, and can relish his meat? Ecclus 41.1. This is such a conflict as does quietos sollicitare, disquiets those that Are At ease in Sion, and disturbs them that Are settled upon their Lees. To think, that this healthy body must ever long be distempered with diseases; that those pleasures that have been the darlings of their Souls, must everlastingly forsake them;
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yea, that this stately and beautiful structure of the body must yeild to dissolution, and (which is more dreadful than all the rest) that when the dust shall return to the earth, the spirit shall return to God that gave it, Eccl. 12.7.
yea, that this stately and beautiful structure of the body must yield to dissolution, and (which is more dreadful than all the rest) that when the dust shall return to the earth, the Spirit shall return to God that gave it, Ecclesiastes 12.7.
whether they be good or evil, 2 Cor. 5.10. This is that terror of the Lord, through which so many are all their life time subject to bondage, Heb. 2.16.
whither they be good or evil, 2 Cor. 5.10. This is that terror of the Lord, through which so many Are all their life time Subject to bondage, Hebrew 2.16.
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But especially when it clothes it self in an habit of extraordinary terror, when it appears in the scarlet cloak of a violent calenture, in the purple robes of a pestilential feaver; when it enamels its weapons with the stone, or stains them with the strangury; or when it comes raging in a violent and masterless phrenzy. In a word,
But especially when it clothes it self in an habit of extraordinary terror, when it appears in the scarlet cloak of a violent calenture, in the purple robes of a pestilential fever; when it enamels its weapons with the stone, or stains them with the strangury; or when it comes raging in a violent and masterless frenzy. In a word,
Its first encounter baffles the appetite, and causeth it to languish, it disturbeth and interrupteh the sleep, weakens the joynts, commands a cessation of the usual exercises, spreads paleness and wanness upon the skin.
Its First encounter baffles the appetite, and Causes it to languish, it disturbeth and interrupteh the sleep, weakens the Joints, commands a cessation of the usual exercises, spreads paleness and wanness upon the skin.
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Its next proceedings subject a staff for the necessary support of the enfeebled structure, call in the Druggist to supply the place of the Cook and Confectioner, cast a man upon his bed as the retirement of his wearied and fainting limbs,
Its next proceedings Subject a staff for the necessary support of the enfeebled structure, call in the Druggist to supply the place of the Cook and Confectioner, cast a man upon his Bed as the retirement of his wearied and fainting limbs,
and by degrees invade the seats of the vital and animal spirits, afflict the heart with faintings, the head with pains, obstruct the vessels serving for the passage of the blood and spirits, cause the keepers of the house to tremble, the strong men to bow themselves,
and by Degrees invade the seats of the vital and animal spirits, afflict the heart with faintings, the head with pains, obstruct the vessels serving for the passage of the blood and spirits, cause the keepers of the house to tremble, the strong men to bow themselves,
Till at last the cold sweat takes possession of the Hippocratical face, the disturbed soul sits upon the trembling lip, threatning to take its leave of that body, where the enfeebled spirits will not prevail to fetch up that phlegm that lyes ratling and betokening suffocation:
Till At last the cold sweat Takes possession of the Hippocratical face, the disturbed soul sits upon the trembling lip, threatening to take its leave of that body, where the enfeebled spirits will not prevail to fetch up that phlegm that lies rattling and betokening suffocation:
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And then is the dust prepared to return to the dust, whence it was taken. Eccl. 12.7. Then doth man set forward in his joyrney toward his long home, and the mourners go about the streets.
And then is the dust prepared to return to the dust, whence it was taken. Ecclesiastes 12.7. Then does man Set forward in his joyrney towards his long home, and the mourners go about the streets.
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Thirdly, victory as it is here applied, supposeth Death accustomed to conquer. That challenge, or triumphant insultation, v. 55. O death, where is thy victory? seems to suppose Death a tryed Champion, fleshed in conquest. And if
Thirdly, victory as it is Here applied, Supposeth Death accustomed to conquer. That challenge, or triumphant insultation, v. 55. Oh death, where is thy victory? seems to suppose Death a tried Champion, fleshed in conquest. And if
and a constant victor, Pallida mors aequo, &c. It is not the robes and pallaces of Kings, any more than the rags and cottages of beggars, that exempt them from the arrest of this Sergeant;
and a constant victor, Pallida mors Aequo, etc. It is not the robes and palaces of Kings, any more than the rags and cottages of beggars, that exempt them from the arrest of this sergeant;
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The short histories of the strangely long lives of those Antedeluvians, that survived the elapsing of several hundreds of years, are every-where closed up with, and he dyed, Gen. 5. Nor it is the pittiful cryings and pulings of the infant in swadling clothes (that is loth to be snatched away form its beloved breast,
The short histories of the strangely long lives of those Antedeluvians, that survived the elapsing of several hundreds of Years, Are everywhere closed up with, and he died, Gen. 5. Nor it is the pitiful cryings and pulings of the infant in swaddling clothes (that is loath to be snatched away from its Beloved breast,
and seems to plead that it hath tasted nothing of the pleasures, nor understood the design of its being set a-shore upon the earth) that can move this Skeleton, void of bowels, to hold its hand,
and seems to plead that it hath tasted nothing of the pleasures, nor understood the Design of its being Set ashore upon the earth) that can move this Skeleton, void of bowels, to hold its hand,
But these things are done in the green tree, yea in the tender plant, as well as in the dry, Luke 23.31. The wisdom of Solomon, or of the seven Sages of Greece, would in vain have attempted to out-wit Death.
But these things Are done in the green tree, yea in the tender plant, as well as in the dry, Lycia 23.31. The Wisdom of Solomon, or of the seven Sages of Greece, would in vain have attempted to outwit Death.
The strength of Samson, or of Davids worthies, (whose countenances were like the countenances of Lions, 2 Sam. 17.10.) could not daunt this Messenger of Gods justice,
The strength of samson, or of Davids worthies, (whose countenances were like the countenances of Lions, 2 Sam. 17.10.) could not daunt this Messenger of God's Justice,
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There have Xerxes and all his vast army, that threatned to level the mountains, and to drink the Oceans dry, laid down their skuls, and owned deaths soveraignty.
There have Xerxes and all his vast army, that threatened to level the Mountains, and to drink the Ocean's dry, laid down their skulls, and owned death's sovereignty.
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It is not mens hiding their sins like Adam, nor covering them with the fig-leaves of trifling excuses; it is not gilding over the potsherd of abomination with the silver dross of Pharisaical pretences, or outside holiness: It is no palliating colours, no cunning conveyances, no subtil evasions, no critical subterfuges, can deliver a man, in that last encounter,
It is not men's hiding their Sins like Adam, nor covering them with the Fig leaves of trifling excuses; it is not gild over the potsherd of abomination with the silver dross of Pharisaical pretences, or outside holiness: It is no palliating colours, no cunning conveyances, no subtle evasions, no critical subterfuges, can deliver a man, in that last encounter,
But yet Fourthly, the term here used and applied to a Christian, doth signifie, that a good man may obtain a victory over this mortal enemy, in the great conflict,
But yet Fourthly, the term Here used and applied to a Christian, does signify, that a good man may obtain a victory over this Mortal enemy, in the great conflict,
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And it is appointed for men (indefinitely, and without distinction) once to dye, Heb. 9.27. This being the passage through which we are to enter into another world.
And it is appointed for men (indefinitely, and without distinction) once to die, Hebrew 9.27. This being the passage through which we Are to enter into Another world.
but more than conquerors, Rom. 8.36, 37. And even in dying they are troubled, but not distressed; they are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken;
but more than conquerors, Rom. 8.36, 37. And even in dying they Are troubled, but not distressed; they Are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken;
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That fear that ariseth from an apprehension of turning their backs upon the fruit of their labours, they overcome by considering, that in heaven they have a better and more enduring substance, Heb. 10.34.
That Fear that arises from an apprehension of turning their backs upon the fruit of their labours, they overcome by considering, that in heaven they have a better and more enduring substance, Hebrew 10.34.
Even an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for them, 1 Pet. 1.4. That which springs from the thoughts of the dissolution of this beautiful and majestick piece of Gods workmanship, which hath been so much adored and deified, Phil. 3.19.
Even an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for them, 1 Pet. 1.4. That which springs from the thoughts of the dissolution of this beautiful and majestic piece of God's workmanship, which hath been so much adored and deified, Philip 3.19.
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That which ariseth from the preapprehension of the pains of death, in the violent ejecting of this old inhabitant the Soul, from its beloved mansion the Body, is overcome by considering, both the necessity of this violence,
That which arises from the preapprehension of the pains of death, in the violent ejecting of this old inhabitant the Soul, from its Beloved mansion the Body, is overcome by considering, both the necessity of this violence,
and withall, that Death is a passage, though a strait one, unto life; a Porter, though a rugged and surly one, that lets us into the Palace of the great King.
and withal, that Death is a passage, though a strait one, unto life; a Porter, though a rugged and surly one, that lets us into the Palace of the great King.
though like the Angels to Lot, it use some friendly violence in haling him hence? Gen. 19.16. This makes a good man not only to submit to death, and say, the will of the Lord be done, Act. 21.14. and, it is the Lord, let him do what seemeth good in his sight, 1 Sam. 3.18. but further, to be desirous to depart, and to be with Christ, as esteeming that to be far better, Phil. 1.23. yea, to groan, being burdened, desiring to be clothed upon with their house which is from heaven, 2 Cor. 5.2. and to account Death as great gain, Phil. 1.21.
though like the Angels to Lot, it use Some friendly violence in haling him hence? Gen. 19.16. This makes a good man not only to submit to death, and say, the will of the Lord be done, Act. 21.14. and, it is the Lord, let him do what seems good in his sighed, 1 Sam. 3.18. but further, to be desirous to depart, and to be with christ, as esteeming that to be Far better, Philip 1.23. yea, to groan, being burdened, desiring to be clothed upon with their house which is from heaven, 2 Cor. 5.2. and to account Death as great gain, Philip 1.21.
yea, God is ofttimes pleased, for most wise and gracious ends, to exercise the best of men, under most tedious and exquisite pains: But yet they are conquerors in the conflict, though the encounter be sharp.
yea, God is ofttimes pleased, for most wise and gracious ends, to exercise the best of men, under most tedious and exquisite pains: But yet they Are conquerors in the conflict, though the encounter be sharp.
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Partly, through that great measure of Patience which God gives them under his hand, which then hath the best opportunity for shewing its perfect work, Jam. 1.3.
Partly, through that great measure of Patience which God gives them under his hand, which then hath the best opportunity for showing its perfect work, Jam. 1.3.
And it is a glorious victory, when patience holds out to the end, and this strong man cannot be brought to bow under the greatest burden of extremity that can be laid upon it;
And it is a glorious victory, when patience holds out to the end, and this strong man cannot be brought to bow under the greatest burden of extremity that can be laid upon it;
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and thereby are not only drawn to a filial submission (which gives ease to the mind under sufferings) but also take the advantage of deriving comfort from him that smites, and will also heal them.
and thereby Are not only drawn to a filial submission (which gives ease to the mind under sufferings) but also take the advantage of deriving Comfort from him that smites, and will also heal them.
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And this makes him, though not to hate his own body, nor simply to desire to be unclothed, yet willing and desirous to be clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life, 2 Cor. 5.4. and comfortably to bear those difficult methods, whereby the divine wisdom thinks it fit to bring this to pass.
And this makes him, though not to hate his own body, nor simply to desire to be unclothed, yet willing and desirous to be clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life, 2 Cor. 5.4. and comfortably to bear those difficult methods, whereby the divine Wisdom thinks it fit to bring this to pass.
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nor life, nor any other creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord, Rom. 8.33, 34, 35, 38, 39. Here then is the strong man disarmed, the Lions mouth shut, the Serpents sting taken from him.
nor life, nor any other creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in christ jesus our Lord, Rom. 8.33, 34, 35, 38, 39. Here then is the strong man disarmed, the Lions Mouth shut, the Serpents sting taken from him.
Fourthly, over the Power of Death. To reason not improved by the supplemental light of divine revelation it seemed incredible, that God should raise the dead, Acts 26.8.
Fourthly, over the Power of Death. To reason not improved by the supplemental Light of divine Revelation it seemed incredible, that God should raise the dead, Acts 26.8.
But when we consider, that as Christ was delivered for our offences, so he rose again for our justification, Rom. 4.25. we may thence very reasonably conclude, that he that raised up the Lord Jesus from the dead, will also quicken our mortal bodies, Rom. 8.11.
But when we Consider, that as christ was Delivered for our offences, so he rose again for our justification, Rom. 4.25. we may thence very reasonably conclude, that he that raised up the Lord jesus from the dead, will also quicken our Mortal bodies, Rom. 8.11.
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First, to shew us the excellency of the Christian faith above all other notions of a Deity that have been entertained in the world, in that it enables us for the great conflict,
First, to show us the excellency of the Christian faith above all other notions of a Deity that have been entertained in the world, in that it enables us for the great conflict,
and gives us victory over the worst of our enemies. Indeed the ancient Romans have shewed themselves sufficiently audacious in looking death in the face;
and gives us victory over the worst of our enemies. Indeed the ancient Romans have showed themselves sufficiently audacious in looking death in the face;
But a Christian hath a desire to depart hence, that he may be near unto Christ, and upon a full and mature consideration, finds this to be best for him, Phil. 1.23. An heathen may take some satisfaction in reflecting upon his life past, with Vixi, et quem dederat cursum natura peregi.
But a Christian hath a desire to depart hence, that he may be near unto christ, and upon a full and mature consideration, finds this to be best for him, Philip 1.23. an heathen may take Some satisfaction in reflecting upon his life past, with Vixi, et Whom dederat Cursum Nature peregi.
But this comes short of the stable confidence of the Apostles, when in leaving the world he could say, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
But this comes short of the stable confidence of the Apostles, when in leaving the world he could say, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judg shall give me in that day, 2 Tim. 4.7, 8. A Socrates from principles of Philosophy might conclude the immortality of the soul, and consider his wages in some sort.
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give me in that day, 2 Tim. 4.7, 8. A Socrates from principles of Philosophy might conclude the immortality of the soul, and Consider his wages in Some sort.
An opera nostra sit probaturus Deus nescio: certe sedulò conati sumns ut ei placerent: Est mihi tamen certa spes conatus nostros eum fore accepturum.
an opera nostra sit probaturus Deus nescio: certain sedulò conati sumns ut ei placerent: Est mihi tamen Certa spes conatus nostros Eum before accepturum.
and will spare them as a man spareth his own son that serveth him, Mal. 3.17. That with the Lord there is mercy, and with him there is plenteous redemption;
and will spare them as a man spares his own son that serves him, Malachi 3.17. That with the Lord there is mercy, and with him there is plenteous redemption;
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So that we may say, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who of his abundant mercy hath begotten us again to a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, from the dead, 1 Pet. 1.3. and hath hereby given us comfort through faith, in our conflict with this last and mortal enemy.
So that we may say, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who of his abundant mercy hath begotten us again to a lively hope, by the resurrection of jesus christ, from the dead, 1 Pet. 1.3. and hath hereby given us Comfort through faith, in our conflict with this last and Mortal enemy.
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Secondly, If a true Christian is conqueror over death, why then should he fear it? The spirit of a man will help him to sustain his infirmities, or bodily pains, Prov. 18.14. Manly courage should help to bear us up under outward trials.
Secondly, If a true Christian is conqueror over death, why then should he Fear it? The Spirit of a man will help him to sustain his infirmities, or bodily pains, Curae 18.14. Manly courage should help to bear us up under outward trials.
And the Spirit of God, bearing witness with our spirits that we are the children of God, Rom. 8.16. will help us to master the fear of death, as an enemy to the soul.
And the Spirit of God, bearing witness with our spirits that we Are the children of God, Rom. 8.16. will help us to master the Fear of death, as an enemy to the soul.
and his jaw-teeth pulled out? that adversary whose weapons are taken from him? It is enough for them that know no better place to go unto, to to be affraid and unwilling to leave the world;
and his Jaw-teeth pulled out? that adversary whose weapons Are taken from him? It is enough for them that know no better place to go unto, to to be afraid and unwilling to leave the world;
enough for them that do not beleeve themselves to have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, who is a propitiation for their sins, 1 Joh. 2.1. to be affraid to appear before Gods, tribunal.
enough for them that do not believe themselves to have an Advocate with the Father, jesus christ the righteous, who is a propitiation for their Sins, 1 John 2.1. to be afraid to appear before God's, tribunal.
The uttermost that can be threatned by any worldly misery, is to bring us to death, under disadvantageous and dreadful circumstances. And if this be conquered, what need we fear that which can but threaten to bring us thither? Therefore let us not fear these fears, nor be afraid;
The uttermost that can be threatened by any worldly misery, is to bring us to death, under disadvantageous and dreadful Circumstances. And if this be conquered, what need we Fear that which can but threaten to bring us thither? Therefore let us not Fear these fears, nor be afraid;
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How thankfully every good man should, and doth resent the victory vouchsafed unto him over Death, will appear by considering how great a priviledg this is.
How thankfully every good man should, and does resent the victory vouchsafed unto him over Death, will appear by considering how great a privilege this is.
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First, allay the generosity, and abate the sweetness of all worldly comforts. He that duly considers, that his time is in Gods hands, Psal. 31.15. and that himself is not master of the next moment that is to pass by;
First, allay the generosity, and abate the sweetness of all worldly comforts. He that duly considers, that his time is in God's hands, Psalm 31.15. and that himself is not master of the next moment that is to pass by;
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that man goeth down to his grave, and returneth no more; and if a man dye, shall he live again? Job 14.14. What a cooler doth this afford to his spirits, when warmed and made brisk with the enjoyment of worldly affluence? This is apt to make a man despair of all his labour under the Sun, and to reckon all but vanity and vexation of spirit, Eccles. 2.20. Considering, that the riches for which he hath toiled, and about which he hath disturbed himself;
that man Goes down to his grave, and returns no more; and if a man die, shall he live again? Job 14.14. What a cooler does this afford to his spirits, when warmed and made brisk with the enjoyment of worldly affluence? This is apt to make a man despair of all his labour under the Sun, and to reckon all but vanity and vexation of Spirit, Eccles. 2.20. Considering, that the riches for which he hath toiled, and about which he hath disturbed himself;
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When a man seriously considers all his endeavours under the the Sun to be like Spiders webs, spun with a great deal of painful labour, and exenterating care and contrivance, and after this, in a moment swept down and destroyed by the besom of Death;
When a man seriously considers all his endeavours under thee the Sun to be like Spiders webs, spun with a great deal of painful labour, and exenterating care and contrivance, and After this, in a moment swept down and destroyed by the besom of Death;
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and that every man living, upon ground, or in what capacity soever he stands, is altogether vanity, Psal. 39.5, 6. and to cry out with the wise man, Vanity of vanities, all is vanity, Eccl. 1.2.
and that every man living, upon ground, or in what capacity soever he Stands, is altogether vanity, Psalm 39.5, 6. and to cry out with the wise man, Vanity of vanities, all is vanity, Ecclesiastes 1.2.
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He that fancies himself to lye down under the burden of insuperable difficulties, that apprehends God to be an austere Master, Heaven to be unattainable, and Hell unavoidable, will have very little mind to stir up himself to lay hold upon God, or to work out his own salvation, Isa. 64.7. Phil. 2.12. or to use that violence of holy endeavours that is required in taking the kingdom of heaven, Mat. 11.12.
He that fancies himself to lie down under the burden of insuperable difficulties, that apprehends God to be an austere Master, Heaven to be unattainable, and Hell unavoidable, will have very little mind to stir up himself to lay hold upon God, or to work out his own salvation, Isaiah 64.7. Philip 2.12. or to use that violence of holy endeavours that is required in taking the Kingdom of heaven, Mathew 11.12.
when trouble cometh upon him? Will he then delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God? Job 27.8, 9, 10. Beside, there are many, who though they could not find in their hearts to day, while it was called to day, to hear God's voice, Heb. 3.8. yet they verily intended to take a time more convenient for these things.
when trouble comes upon him? Will he then delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God? Job 27.8, 9, 10. Beside, there Are many, who though they could not find in their hearts to day, while it was called to day, to hear God's voice, Hebrew 3.8. yet they verily intended to take a time more convenient for these things.
Thirdly, Death puts an end to his day of Grace. Some men indeed have so long hardned their hearts against hearing the voice of God, that he hath already given them up to their own hearts lusts, Ps. 81.12. they have so long resisted the Holy Ghost in its strivings, Acts 7.51. that God hath resolved that his Spirit shall no more strive with them, Gen. 6.3.
Thirdly, Death puts an end to his day of Grace. some men indeed have so long hardened their hearts against hearing the voice of God, that he hath already given them up to their own hearts Lustiest, Ps. 81.12. they have so long resisted the Holy Ghost in its strivings, Acts 7.51. that God hath resolved that his Spirit shall no more strive with them, Gen. 6.3.
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But ordinarily mens day of grace is commensurate with the day of their lives, and whilst men are alive, there is no man so bad, but he may become better.
But ordinarily men's day of grace is commensurate with the day of their lives, and while men Are alive, there is no man so bad, but he may become better.
Yea, after his long silence, he doth then use to reprove men, and set their sins in order before their eyes, Psal. 50.21. and causeth mens iniquities to compass them about, as at their heels, Psal. 49.5.
Yea, After his long silence, he does then use to reprove men, and Set their Sins in order before their eyes, Psalm 50.21. and Causes men's iniquities to compass them about, as At their heels, Psalm 49.5.
Fifthly, death puts the greatest affront imaginable upon the beautiful and majestick fabrick of the body. This pile of dust and ashes that appeareth so stately through the Divine Architecture, that is so fearfully and wonderfully made in its contexture, Psal. 139.14. that is rendred so glorious by the enstamping of God 's Image upon it, that is by God's ordination become so awful and formidable to inferior animals of far greater strength:
Fifthly, death puts the greatest affront imaginable upon the beautiful and majestic fabric of the body. This pile of dust and Ashes that appears so stately through the Divine Architecture, that is so fearfully and wonderfully made in its contexture, Psalm 139.14. that is rendered so glorious by the enstamping of God is Image upon it, that is by God's ordination become so awful and formidable to inferior animals of Far greater strength:
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this flesh for which men have made provision to fulfill its lusts, Rom. 13.14. This must then become equal to the beasts that perish, a prey to the inferiour animals, the very worms, loathsom to the eye of its former admirers;
this Flesh for which men have made provision to fulfil its Lustiest, Rom. 13.14. This must then become equal to the beasts that perish, a prey to the inferior animals, the very worms, loathsome to the eye of its former admirers;
so that they that loved it best, when informed with a Soul, can afford it now no better complement than, let me bury my dead out of my sight, Gen. 23.4.
so that they that loved it best, when informed with a Soul, can afford it now no better compliment than, let me bury my dead out of my sighed, Gen. 23.4.
as it came naked in, and lye solitary and neglected in the grave, keeping an everlasting fast; yea, instead of faring deliciously every day, it self must afford a meal to the worms,
as it Come naked in, and lie solitary and neglected in the grave, keeping an everlasting fast; yea, instead of faring deliciously every day, it self must afford a meal to the worms,
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Sixthly, Death sends the Soul to be a prey to the worm that never dyes. Here is the Morral of Prometheus his Vulture, the preying of the Conscience upon it self, with the ungrateful and corroding remembrance of the pleasures of this life,
Sixthly, Death sends the Soul to be a prey to the worm that never dies. Here is the Moral of Prometheus his Vulture, the preying of the Conscience upon it self, with the ungrateful and corroding remembrance of the pleasures of this life,
of the sins of a mans life, for which God doth now bring him into judgment, of the day of grace, which he neglected, being like the fool that had a price put into his hands to get wisdom,
of the Sins of a men life, for which God does now bring him into judgement, of the day of grace, which he neglected, being like the fool that had a price put into his hands to get Wisdom,
but had no heart to make use of it, Prov. 17.16. This is a vengeance worthy of God, a punishment suitable to the nature of a separate Soul, when it hath not the company of the Body to partake of the other torment, the fire that never shall be quenched, Mar. 9.44. To this torment death sends the soul, as judgmet shall hereafter send the body to the other.
but had no heart to make use of it, Curae 17.16. This is a vengeance worthy of God, a punishment suitable to the nature of a separate Soul, when it hath not the company of the Body to partake of the other torment, the fire that never shall be quenched, Mar. 9.44. To this torment death sends the soul, as judgmet shall hereafter send the body to the other.
It is most certain that whatsoever we have of worldly enjoyments, either imperat, aut servit, to some the world is a master, to others a servant. And as it is a very useful and obsequious servant when it is kept under,
It is most certain that whatsoever we have of worldly enjoyments, either Implead, Or Servit, to Some the world is a master, to Others a servant. And as it is a very useful and obsequious servant when it is kept under,
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Now he only is a truly free man, who hath placed his most lively affections upon better things. this frees him from those eager desires after getting more, which like a NONLATINALPHABET in the body, do gnaw the mind with perpetuall unquietness:
Now he only is a truly free man, who hath placed his most lively affections upon better things. this frees him from those eager Desires After getting more, which like a in the body, do gnaw the mind with perpetual unquietness:
And in the affluence of the things desired, this prevents that puffing up with pride, which like a status in the Hippocondries, or a tumor in any part of the body, renders the mind subject to an uneasy calendure: that pinching greediness in keeping together the heap, which like a compressed vessel in nature hindring the free motion of the blood and spirits, bindeth the soul,
And in the affluence of the things desired, this prevents that puffing up with pride, which like a status in the Hippocondries, or a tumor in any part of the body, renders the mind Subject to an uneasy calendure: that pinching greediness in keeping together the heap, which like a compressed vessel in nature hindering the free motion of the blood and spirits, binds the soul,
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This dischargeth the mind from that anxiety as to losing these things, which in many takes away the pleasure they should reap from the enjoyment of them;
This dischargeth the mind from that anxiety as to losing these things, which in many Takes away the pleasure they should reap from the enjoyment of them;
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and finally so suits the spirit to a compliance with the Divine Providence, that it reckons the lines fallen to it in a pleasant place, Psal. 16.8. and shakes off that repining and discontent, which like an unfit shooe, makes a man step uneasily in the condition wherein he walketh.
and finally so suits the Spirit to a compliance with the Divine Providence, that it reckons the lines fallen to it in a pleasant place, Psalm 16.8. and shakes off that repining and discontent, which like an unfit shoe, makes a man step uneasily in the condition wherein he walks.
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This is bread that the World knows not of, hidden Manna, Rev. 2.17. such joy as a stranger intermedleth not with, Prov. 14.10. Such is the sweetness and satisfaction that this affords, that the like is in vain sought for in worldly acquisitions.
This is bred that the World knows not of, hidden Manna, Rev. 2.17. such joy as a stranger intermeddleth not with, Curae 14.10. Such is the sweetness and satisfaction that this affords, that the like is in vain sought for in worldly acquisitions.
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Secondly, such a man goes along in the way of his duty with vigour and delight. It is a great happiness as well as a duty, to cut with a keen edge in doing the will of God, to proceed with vigour, and to take delight and complacency in doing well.
Secondly, such a man Goes along in the Way of his duty with vigour and delight. It is a great happiness as well as a duty, to Cut with a keen edge in doing the will of God, to proceed with vigour, and to take delight and complacency in doing well.
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The Apostle tells us, that we have need of patience, that after we have done the will of God, we may inherit the promises, Heb. 10.36. because through much tribulation we pass into the kingdom of heaven, Act. 14.22.
The Apostle tells us, that we have need of patience, that After we have done the will of God, we may inherit the promises, Hebrew 10.36. Because through much tribulation we pass into the Kingdom of heaven, Act. 14.22.
Now this consideration, that death will put an end to all these troubles, and a confident perswasion, that death shall be an happy change to us, will help us to hold out with courage and chearfulness, in opposition to fainting or fretting at the difficulty of the way.
Now this consideration, that death will put an end to all these Troubles, and a confident persuasion, that death shall be an happy change to us, will help us to hold out with courage and cheerfulness, in opposition to fainting or fretting At the difficulty of the Way.
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because he had respect to the rceompence of reward, Heb. 11.25, 26. Yea, the master of that house, in which Moses was faithful as a Servant, was by the joy that was set before him, encouraged to endure the cross,
Because he had respect to the rceompence of reward, Hebrew 11.25, 26. Yea, the master of that house, in which Moses was faithful as a Servant, was by the joy that was Set before him, encouraged to endure the cross,
And it is as hard, in the day of adversity to consider, Eccl. 7.14. to be mindful, that we ought thankfully to receive evil as well as good from the hand of God, Job 2.10. To keep from despising the chastening of the Lord, also from fainting when we are corrected by him, Heb. 12.5.
And it is as hard, in the day of adversity to Consider, Ecclesiastes 7.14. to be mindful, that we ought thankfully to receive evil as well as good from the hand of God, Job 2.10. To keep from despising the chastening of the Lord, also from fainting when we Are corrected by him, Hebrew 12.5.
This will moderate our joy in prosperity, and make us rejoice with trembling, and as though we rejoiced not, because the time is short, 1 Cor. 7.29. It will moderate our sorrow in the time of trouble, as considering, that these are light afflictions, and endure but for a moment;
This will moderate our joy in Prosperity, and make us rejoice with trembling, and as though we rejoiced not, Because the time is short, 1 Cor. 7.29. It will moderate our sorrow in the time of trouble, as considering, that these Are Light afflictions, and endure but for a moment;
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and from us, that conduceth much to the gaining of this victory, viz. Courage, strength and Skil. First, Courage, or Christian resolution, faint-heartedness weakneth the hands, disappointeth contrivance, and frustrateth endeavours.
and from us, that conduceth much to the gaining of this victory, viz. Courage, strength and Skill. First, Courage, or Christian resolution, faintheartedness weakeneth the hands, disappointeth contrivance, and frustrateth endeavours.
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Let us therefore arm our selves with the same mind that was in Christ, when he suffered in the flesh for us, 1 Pet. 4.1. that same mind wherewith he endured the cross, and despised the shame, Heb. 12.2. Let us manfully resolve to leave the World with willingness and joy;
Let us Therefore arm our selves with the same mind that was in christ, when he suffered in the Flesh for us, 1 Pet. 4.1. that same mind wherewith he endured the cross, and despised the shame, Hebrew 12.2. Let us manfully resolve to leave the World with willingness and joy;
not lingring in it, like Lot in Sodom, nor looking back with his Wife, as unwilling to leave it, Gen. 19, 16, 26. But duly considering that in Heaven we have a better and a more enduring substance, Heb, 10.34. Let the spirit of a man help us to bear the infirmities and pains of our body, Prov. 18.14.
not lingering in it, like Lot in Sodom, nor looking back with his Wife, as unwilling to leave it, Gen. 19, 16, 26. But duly considering that in Heaven we have a better and a more enduring substance, Hebrew, 10.34. Let the Spirit of a man help us to bear the infirmities and pains of our body, Curae 18.14.
as well as the world, even our Faith, 1 Joh. 5.4. even that Faith, which is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen, Heb. 11.1. Let us by Faith look unto Christ's death and resurrection, as that whereby he hath overcome death for us;
as well as the world, even our Faith, 1 John 5.4. even that Faith, which is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen, Hebrew 11.1. Let us by Faith look unto Christ's death and resurrection, as that whereby he hath overcome death for us;
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and to the joys that are before us: In this strength let us encounter death. Thirdly, Shill, without which courage will make use of strength unhappily.
and to the Joys that Are before us: In this strength let us encounter death. Thirdly, Shill, without which courage will make use of strength unhappily.
Set not only God, but Death also always before our eyes, and in this sense die daily, 1 Cor, 15.31. Let us exercise our selves in velitations and skirmishes with the thoughts of death in the time of our health and strength:
Set not only God, but Death also always before our eyes, and in this sense die daily, 1 Cor, 15.31. Let us exercise our selves in velitations and Skirmishes with the thoughts of death in the time of our health and strength:
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To conclude this head, let those that are so happy as to live in the comfortable sense of their having obtained this blessed victory over Death, be careful to walk as children of the Kingdom.
To conclude this head, let those that Are so happy as to live in the comfortable sense of their having obtained this blessed victory over Death, be careful to walk as children of the Kingdom.
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Because thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling, I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living, Psal. 116.8.19.
Because thou hast Delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling, I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living, Psalm 116.8.19.
Seeing that all these things must be dissolved, and we know so much, and are not affraid to know and consider it, what manner of persons ought we to be in all holy conversation and godliness? And seeing we look for such things, a great conflict,
Seeing that all these things must be dissolved, and we know so much, and Are not afraid to know and Consider it, what manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy Conversation and godliness? And seeing we look for such things, a great conflict,
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and a glorious victory over a formidable enemy, let us be diligent, that we may be found of him in peace at that day, without spot, and blameless, 2 Pet. 3.11.16. Those that fight or run for victory do diet themselves, and are temperate in all things.
and a glorious victory over a formidable enemy, let us be diligent, that we may be found of him in peace At that day, without spot, and blameless, 2 Pet. 3.11.16. Those that fight or run for victory do diet themselves, and Are temperate in all things.
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Well may we then be content to deny our selves, to keep under our bodies, and bring them into subjection, that the sensual appetite being subdued, may not clog us in that great congress.
Well may we then be content to deny our selves, to keep under our bodies, and bring them into subjection, that the sensual appetite being subdued, may not clog us in that great congress.
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Secondly, let our temper savour of Heaven. If ye be risen with Christ, and have a sense of the benefit of his death and resurrection, in order to the overcoming of death, seek those things that are above:
Secondly, let our temper savour of Heaven. If you be risen with christ, and have a sense of the benefit of his death and resurrection, in order to the overcoming of death, seek those things that Are above:
Set your affections on things above, not on things out he earth, Col. 3.1, 2. Let those that believe death to be the end of all pleasure and comfort, give themselves up wholly to enjoy the good things that are present, but let us declare plainly that we seek a Countrey, Heb. 11.14.
Set your affections on things above, not on things out he earth, Col. 3.1, 2. Let those that believe death to be the end of all pleasure and Comfort, give themselves up wholly to enjoy the good things that Are present, but let us declare plainly that we seek a Country, Hebrew 11.14.
First, as all good things do come from God, so in particular all spiritual gifts, all the graces and comforts of a Christian are the products of his favour and bounty.
First, as all good things do come from God, so in particular all spiritual Gifts, all the graces and comforts of a Christian Are the products of his favour and bounty.
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He is called the God of all Grace, that God who hath called us into his eternal Glory by Christ Jesus, and who, after we have suffered a while, will make us perfect, stablish, strengthen,
He is called the God of all Grace, that God who hath called us into his Eternal Glory by christ jesus, and who, After we have suffered a while, will make us perfect, establish, strengthen,
But what strength or courage of a mortal man can bear up without fainting under weakning decays of bodily vigour, and endure, without complaining, that tedious pain and anguish with which it pleaseth God sometimes to afflict our bodies;
But what strength or courage of a Mortal man can bear up without fainting under weakening decays of bodily vigour, and endure, without complaining, that tedious pain and anguish with which it Pleases God sometime to afflict our bodies;
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and who may stand in thy sight when on ••th 〈 ◊ 〉 w••••? Psal. 76.7. Can thy heart endure, or thy hand be strong in the day when God shall visit thee? Ezek. 22.14.
and who may stand in thy sighed when on ••th 〈 ◊ 〉 w••••? Psalm 76.7. Can thy heart endure, or thy hand be strong in the day when God shall visit thee? Ezekiel 22.14.
nor sorry, mean spirited persons, but the Kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty man, and every freeman,
nor sorry, mean spirited Persons, but the Kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief Captains, and the mighty man, and every freeman,
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Now this can God do, not only in respect of his infinite power to which all creatures in heaven and earth do bow and obey, whereby he can stop the mouths of Lions, suspend the natural influence of fi•e, appease the rage and swelling of the sea: But also because Death is his servant, the minister of his wrath, the executioner of his justice.
Now this can God do, not only in respect of his infinite power to which all creatures in heaven and earth do bow and obey, whereby he can stop the mouths of Lions, suspend the natural influence of fi•e, appease the rage and swelling of the sea: But also Because Death is his servant, the minister of his wrath, the executioner of his Justice.
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nor return again to cover the earth, Jer. 5.22. He also gives laws to death, and sets bounds to its rage, giving victory over it to them that fear him.
nor return again to cover the earth, Jer. 5.22. He also gives laws to death, and sets bounds to its rage, giving victory over it to them that Fear him.
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And it was the meer mercy and undeserved good will of God toward the workmanship of his own hand (now degenerated and become miserable through their own wilfulness) that helped them to overcome that enemy, which themselves had formed to be a thorn in their sides,
And it was the mere mercy and undeserved good will of God towards the workmanship of his own hand (now degenerated and become miserable through their own wilfulness) that helped them to overcome that enemy, which themselves had formed to be a thorn in their sides,
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Yea it was a peculiar favour to mankind, not vouchsafed to the superior order of reasonable creatures, to be able to vanquish that death, that misery, which there ungrateful revolting from their maker had brought upon themselves;
Yea it was a peculiar favour to mankind, not vouchsafed to the superior order of reasonable creatures, to be able to vanquish that death, that misery, which there ungrateful revolting from their maker had brought upon themselves;
To as many as received him, he gave power to become the sons of God, John 1.12. to have part in the first resurrection, so that the second death should have no power over them, Rev. 20.6.
To as many as received him, he gave power to become the Sons of God, John 1.12. to have part in the First resurrection, so that the second death should have no power over them, Rev. 20.6.
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even because his mercy endureth for ever, Psal. 136.23. the manifestation of the kindness and bounty of God to procure for us so great a priviledge as this victory hath appeared to be;
even Because his mercy Endureth for ever, Psalm 136.23. the manifestation of the kindness and bounty of God to procure for us so great a privilege as this victory hath appeared to be;
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but have everlasting life, Joh. 3.16. This tends to draw us with the cords of a man, with cords of love, Hos. 11.4. It sets us upon our legs, to run the way of Gods commandments;
but have everlasting life, John 3.16. This tends to draw us with the cords of a man, with cords of love, Hos. 11.4. It sets us upon our legs, to run the Way of God's Commandments;
and being delivered from our enemies, to serve him without slavish fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life, Luk. 1.74, 75.
and being Delivered from our enemies, to serve him without slavish Fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life, Luk. 1.74, 75.
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Many that could not look upon those instruments of violent death, a sword or pistol, in the hand of an enemy, people that are of weak constitutions and mean spirits for encountring an adversary abroad, have yet been able to entertain death,
Many that could not look upon those Instruments of violent death, a sword or pistol, in the hand of an enemy, people that Are of weak constitutions and mean spirits for encountering an adversary abroad, have yet been able to entertain death,
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yea many whose education hath placed them under disadvantageous circumstances, through want of due knowledg and clear notions as to other things, have been able to grapple with death,
yea many whose education hath placed them under disadvantageous Circumstances, through want of due knowledge and clear notions as to other things, have been able to grapple with death,
Fourthly, what thanks and obedien•e can be sufficient for a just acknowledgment to God from them, to whom he hath vouchsafed this glorious triumph over death? It is the greatest victory that can be imagined, to conquer this king of terrors; the greatest gift we can think of imploring the divine favour to bestow upon us in this world, that he will furnish us with that strength and resolution, that will make us not afraid to leave the world.
Fourthly, what thanks and obedien•e can be sufficient for a just acknowledgment to God from them, to whom he hath vouchsafed this glorious triumph over death? It is the greatest victory that can be imagined, to conquer this King of terrors; the greatest gift we can think of imploring the divine favour to bestow upon us in this world, that he will furnish us with that strength and resolution, that will make us not afraid to leave the world.
what fruit of the lips, what obedience of heart and life can be sufficient to express 〈 ◊ 〉 r•s••ment of this favour? O give thanks unto the Lord,
what fruit of the lips, what Obedience of heart and life can be sufficient to express 〈 ◊ 〉 r•s••ment of this favour? Oh give thanks unto the Lord,
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The main argument whereby the Apostle had established that great Article of our Faith, the resurrection of the body, in the precedent part of this Chapter, was grounded upon the resurrection of Christ from the dead:
The main argument whereby the Apostle had established that great Article of our Faith, the resurrection of the body, in the precedent part of this Chapter, was grounded upon the resurrection of christ from the dead:
Who not only shewed that it was neither impossible, nor yet incredible that God should raise the dead, Acts 26.8, because he himself overcome the sharpness of death, and broke its bonds;
Who not only showed that it was neither impossible, nor yet incredible that God should raise the dead, Acts 26.8, Because he himself overcome the sharpness of death, and broke its bonds;
but also by rising as a publick person, the second Adam, the first-fruits from the dead, hath made way for us also to follow him in the resurrection of our bodies.
but also by rising as a public person, the second Adam, the Firstfruits from the dead, hath made Way for us also to follow him in the resurrection of our bodies.
And particularly this blessed victory over death is derived unto us through Christ; several ways hath Christ overcome death, and made way for our being victorious over it.
And particularly this blessed victory over death is derived unto us through christ; several ways hath christ overcome death, and made Way for our being victorious over it.
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First, he hath destroyed the sting of death, even sin, by his merits and sufferings. The sting is the most formidable part in those animals that are arm'd therewith:
First, he hath destroyed the sting of death, even since, by his merits and sufferings. The sting is the most formidable part in those animals that Are armed therewith:
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And in each respect God is just, and yet the justifier of the ungodly, when he believeth in Jesus, Rom. 3.26. In him mercy and truth are met together, righteousness and peace have kissed each other, Psal. 85.10.
And in each respect God is just, and yet the justifier of the ungodly, when he Believeth in jesus, Rom. 3.26. In him mercy and truth Are met together, righteousness and peace have kissed each other, Psalm 85.10.
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By his example, who as the Captain of our Salvation was made perfect through sufferings, Heb. 2.10. He suffered perfectly all that the Law of God could exact, or the rage of his enemies inflict.
By his Exampl, who as the Captain of our Salvation was made perfect through sufferings, Hebrew 2.10. He suffered perfectly all that the Law of God could exact, or the rage of his enemies inflict.
And hereby he hath engaged, and encouraged us to arm our selves likewise with the same mind, because Christ hath suffered in the flesh for us, 1 Pet. 4.1.
And hereby he hath engaged, and encouraged us to arm our selves likewise with the same mind, Because christ hath suffered in the Flesh for us, 1 Pet. 4.1.
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But when we pass through the fire and water, he will be with us, Isa. 43.1, 2, and that these light afflictions that endure but for a season, do work for us a far more excellent and eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4.17.
But when we pass through the fire and water, he will be with us, Isaiah 43.1, 2, and that these Light afflictions that endure but for a season, do work for us a Far more excellent and Eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4.17.
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But Christ, the best of men, yea the Son of God, hath led us on the way to Golgotha, and we need not be ashamed to follow him in the steps he hath troden.
But christ, the best of men, yea the Son of God, hath led us on the Way to Golgotha, and we need not be ashamed to follow him in the steps he hath trodden.
Fourthly, he hath vanquished the power of death by his resurrection. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who of his abundant mercy hath begotten us again to a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Pet. 1.3.
Fourthly, he hath vanquished the power of death by his resurrection. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who of his abundant mercy hath begotten us again to a lively hope, by the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead, 1 Pet. 1.3.
Yea, that he hath not only commanded a passage for himself, whom death could not possibly hold any longer than was necessary for the satisfying of Divine Justice, Acts 2.24. but hath also taken away the keys of power from this surly Porter, and made way for his own people to follow him:
Yea, that he hath not only commanded a passage for himself, whom death could not possibly hold any longer than was necessary for the satisfying of Divine justice, Acts 2.24. but hath also taken away the keys of power from this surly Porter, and made Way for his own people to follow him:
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so that they that have part in the first resurrection, over them the second death shall have no power, Rev. 20.6. Sixthly, he shall destroy the very being of death at the last day.
so that they that have part in the First resurrection, over them the second death shall have no power, Rev. 20.6. Sixthly, he shall destroy the very being of death At the last day.
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Well might it be said that he was made perfect by them, Heb. 2.10. For he obtained by dearh a most compleat victory over death in all its circumstances;
Well might it be said that he was made perfect by them, Hebrew 2.10. For he obtained by dearh a most complete victory over death in all its Circumstances;
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therefore let us kiss the Son, Psal. 2.11, 12. and give all diligence to make our calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10. let us examine our selves, whether we be in the faith;
Therefore let us kiss the Son, Psalm 2.11, 12. and give all diligence to make our calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10. let us examine our selves, whither we be in the faith;
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and prove, and know our own selves, whether Christ Jesus be formed in us, 2 Cor. 13.5. that when death shall summon us to an encounter we may be victorious over it.
and prove, and know our own selves, whither christ jesus be formed in us, 2 Cor. 13.5. that when death shall summon us to an encounter we may be victorious over it.
Who redeemeth our life from destruction, who crowneth us with loving-kindness and tender mercies, Psal. 103.1, 2, 3, 4. And let us walk chearfully before God in a sense of our great priviledg, amongst all the troubles of the world that accompany us in our abode here,
Who Redeemeth our life from destruction, who Crowneth us with Lovingkindness and tender Mercies, Psalm 103.1, 2, 3, 4. And let us walk cheerfully before God in a sense of our great privilege, among all the Troubles of the world that accompany us in our Abided Here,
And, that I may come to a closer application of the point, and pass à thesi ad hypothesin, this victory over death, which I might have been representing unto you from the words of the Apostle,
And, that I may come to a closer application of the point, and pass à Thessia ad Hypothesis, this victory over death, which I might have been representing unto you from the words of the Apostle,
as attainable by a Christian, and his singular priviledg was, no doubt, the acquisition and priviledg of our dear and reverend Brother, whose Remains we are now assembled to inter.
as attainable by a Christian, and his singular privilege was, no doubt, the acquisition and privilege of our dear and reverend Brother, whose Remains we Are now assembled to inter.
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The name of the wicked shall rot (saith the wise man), but the memory of the just shall be blessed, Pr. 10.7. Of wicked Jehoram it is said, he departed without being desired, 2 Chr. 21.20.
The name of the wicked shall rot (Says the wise man), but the memory of the just shall be blessed, Pr 10.7. Of wicked jehoram it is said, he departed without being desired, 2 Christ 21.20.
because he had done good in Israel, ch. 24.16. The wicked leaves the world like a filthy Lamp, leaving an offensive stench in the Nostrils of all that knew him:
Because he had done good in Israel, changed. 24.16. The wicked leaves the world like a filthy Lamp, leaving an offensive stench in the Nostrils of all that knew him:
And our Lord Jesus Christ, when he conversed with men on earth, when Lazarus a good man was dead, (although as man he believed his Soul to be removed to present Bliss,
And our Lord jesus christ, when he conversed with men on earth, when Lazarus a good man was dead, (although as man he believed his Soul to be removed to present Bliss,
and at once our burden, it is said NONLATINALPHABET, Jo. 11.33. He troubled himself, and expressed his trouble of mind by tears flowing from his eyes, ver. 35. to shew us that we may so now (and ought to do it) even for them that sleep in Jesus, but not as they that have no hope;
and At once our burden, it is said, John 11.33. He troubled himself, and expressed his trouble of mind by tears flowing from his eyes, ver. 35. to show us that we may so now (and ought to do it) even for them that sleep in jesus, but not as they that have no hope;
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In speaking of whom, though a passionate Friend, and true Lover, I shall speak nothing but the words of truth and soberness, either known to be true by my own personal acquaintance with him,
In speaking of whom, though a passionate Friend, and true Lover, I shall speak nothing but the words of truth and soberness, either known to be true by my own personal acquaintance with him,
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and that Office that employs us in the dispensation of it (though attended God knows, with great troubles ) above those riches that might have flow'n into them in greater plenty, and with more ease in other Employments;
and that Office that employs us in the Dispensation of it (though attended God knows, with great Troubles) above those riches that might have flown into them in greater plenty, and with more ease in other Employments;
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a true token that they were not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, which they found to be the power of God unto Salvation to those that believe, Rom. 1.16. A• c•••ain conviction of that vulgar Error that boads ill success to 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 of Clergy men, when in two Generations the Posterity of such men was blessed:
a true token that they were not ashamed of the Gospel of christ, which they found to be the power of God unto Salvation to those that believe, Rom. 1.16. A• c•••ain conviction of that Vulgar Error that bodes ill success to 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 of Clergy men, when in two Generations the Posterity of such men was blessed:
An happy and graceful Ornament to the Church, when Coals kindled in the Sanctuary it self produce burning and shining Lights, John 5.35. and Bezaleel and Aholiab train up workmen that need not to be ashamed of their work, 2 Tim. 2.15.
an happy and graceful Ornament to the Church, when Coals kindled in the Sanctuary it self produce burning and shining Lights, John 5.35. and Bezaleel and Aholiab train up workmen that need not to be ashamed of their work, 2 Tim. 2.15.
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or alter the Tree by grafting more generous Off-springs upon the root, doth also in Spiritual productions conduce much to make the Branches as well as the Root holy.
or altar the Tree by grafting more generous Offsprings upon the root, does also in Spiritual productions conduce much to make the Branches as well as the Root holy.
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Which when it had brought to perfection that plentiful crop, that betimes began to groan for the hook, invited hungry souls to desire to be fed therewith,
Which when it had brought to perfection that plentiful crop, that betimes began to groan for the hook, invited hungry Souls to desire to be fed therewith,
First, in his Preaching, and so we find him feeding the flock of God, amongst which he was, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly;
First, in his Preaching, and so we find him feeding the flock of God, among which he was, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly;
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not as lording it over God's heritage, but as being an example to the flock, 1 Pet. 5.2.3. Preaching the word, being instant in season, out of season, reproving, rebuking, exhorting, with all long-suffering and doctrin, 2 Tim. 4.2.
not as lording it over God's heritage, but as being an Exampl to the flock, 1 Pet. 5.2.3. Preaching the word, being instant in season, out of season, reproving, rebuking, exhorting, with all long-suffering and Doctrine, 2 Tim. 4.2.
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And though I am far from being so bold or presumptuous, as to censure my brethren, who do not think it their duty bis venire ad mulctram, yet give me leave to pay due honour to the labours of such, who in so doing cannot be suspected to seek any thing else than the benefit of the souls committed to their care.
And though I am Far from being so bold or presumptuous, as to censure my brothers, who do not think it their duty bis venire ad mulctram, yet give me leave to pay due honour to the labours of such, who in so doing cannot be suspected to seek any thing Else than the benefit of the Souls committed to their care.
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For his own part, he did willingly spend, and was spent for his. Flock, 2 Cor. 12.15. and burnt our his taper the sooner, in humane probability, by lighting it, as we say, at both ends.
For his own part, he did willingly spend, and was spent for his. Flock, 2 Cor. 12.15. and burned our his taper the sooner, in humane probability, by lighting it, as we say, At both ends.
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Pertinaciously continuing in his Lord's work, even then when himself did by his providence call him off; as thinking, that Imperatorem decet stentem mori, & concionatorem concionantem:
Pertinaciously Continuing in his Lord's work, even then when himself did by his providence call him off; as thinking, that Imperatorem Deceit stentem Mori, & concionatorem concionantem:
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Secondly, let us consider him in his life; and in this sense, whether a Clergy-man Preach more or less in the Church, he ought to preach every day to the people;
Secondly, let us Consider him in his life; and in this sense, whither a Clergyman Preach more or less in the Church, he ought to preach every day to the people;
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by being an example to the Flock. 1 Pet. 5.3. and to the Believers a pattern, in Word, in Conversation, in Charity, in Faith, in Purity. Here let us consider him.
by being an Exampl to the Flock. 1 Pet. 5.3. and to the Believers a pattern, in Word, in Conversation, in Charity, in Faith, in Purity. Here let us Consider him.
and his earnest recommending of them to the love and care of surviving friends.) In his fatherly love and care for his children. As to their bodies, and the concerns of this life (manifest in his denying himself in several respects, that he might make a comfortable provision for them.) As to their souls, both in their moral concerns (shewed in the good education he afforded them, to the qualifying of them in some respects beyond most of their neighbours.) And in their spiritual concerns (manifest in the diligence he used in instructing them, by word when they were with him, by letters when they were removed from him, to remember their Creator, to make conscience of their ways,
and his earnest recommending of them to the love and care of surviving Friends.) In his fatherly love and care for his children. As to their bodies, and the concerns of this life (manifest in his denying himself in several respects, that he might make a comfortable provision for them.) As to their Souls, both in their moral concerns (showed in the good education he afforded them, to the qualifying of them in Some respects beyond most of their neighbours.) And in their spiritual concerns (manifest in the diligence he used in instructing them, by word when they were with him, by letters when they were removed from him, to Remember their Creator, to make conscience of their ways,
And I hope I may truly say it, as to what hath appeared already; and that they will still give me occasion to speak it, by what shall appear for the future, that his labours of this nature have not been in vain in the Lord.
And I hope I may truly say it, as to what hath appeared already; and that they will still give me occasion to speak it, by what shall appear for the future, that his labours of this nature have not been in vain in the Lord.
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Secondly, let us look upon him in a little larger capacity, as a neighbour and friend. And here we cannot mention without great commendation, the perfect concord and tender love that continued between him and his near relations, though placed under the disadvantage of some circumstances that might have interrupted that union, had not grace,
Secondly, let us look upon him in a little larger capacity, as a neighbour and friend. And Here we cannot mention without great commendation, the perfect concord and tender love that continued between him and his near relations, though placed under the disadvantage of Some Circumstances that might have interrupted that Union, had not grace,
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Beside this, his loving and friendly carriage toward all men, but especially those of the houshold of Faith did commend him, both as a desirable member of Society, and as a man adoring that Ministerial Function, which employs us in preaching the Gospel of Peace, and commending God unto the World as the God of love and peace.
Beside this, his loving and friendly carriage towards all men, but especially those of the household of Faith did commend him, both as a desirable member of Society, and as a man adoring that Ministerial Function, which employs us in preaching the Gospel of Peace, and commending God unto the World as the God of love and peace.
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Thirdly, let us look upon him in a yet more enlarged capacity, as a Christian, or a member of the Church of God; and thus he left matter of commendation to himself,
Thirdly, let us look upon him in a yet more enlarged capacity, as a Christian, or a member of the Church of God; and thus he left matter of commendation to himself,
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and of imitation to us, by his singular sobriety and temperance. Wherein possibly, through his great self-denial, he might have needed St. Paul 's advice to Timothy, to drink oftner a little Wine,
and of imitation to us, by his singular sobriety and temperance. Wherein possibly, through his great self-denial, he might have needed Saint Paul is Advice to Timothy, to drink oftener a little Wine,
And yet neither the retiredness and abstemiousness of St. John Baptist, nor the sociableness and free conversation of our Saviour shall exempt them from scandal, who are set to reprove the sins of a generation of vipers. But wisdom is justified of all her children, Matth. 11.19.
And yet neither the retiredness and abstemiousness of Saint John Baptist, nor the sociableness and free Conversation of our Saviour shall exempt them from scandal, who Are Set to reprove the Sins of a generation of vipers. But Wisdom is justified of all her children, Matthew 11.19.
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He was also a peaceable man, and a peacemaker, and therefore answered his title of an Embassador of Peace, who is entrusted to dispence that fruit of the lips which is peace, peace. He was faithful in adhering to the Church of England, of which he was a member,
He was also a peaceable man, and a peacemaker, and Therefore answered his title of an Ambassador of Peace, who is Entrusted to dispense that fruit of the lips which is peace, peace. He was faithful in adhering to the Church of England, of which he was a member,
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Wherein he recorded God's eminent mercies, especially spiritual, vouchsafed to him and his, and also contrary passages of providence in the series of his whole life, with pious reflections and ejaculations attending each particular.
Wherein he recorded God's eminent Mercies, especially spiritual, vouchsafed to him and his, and also contrary passages of providence in the series of his Whole life, with pious reflections and ejaculations attending each particular.
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And thither let us follow him, at least for the present, let us attend him to the mount of corruption, his sick-bed, from whence he took his ascent thither.
And thither let us follow him, At least for the present, let us attend him to the mount of corruption, his sickbed, from whence he took his ascent thither.
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And the relation of God's dealings with him there, and of his behaviour under God's hand, I must preface with the words of David, Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright;
And the Relation of God's dealings with him there, and of his behaviour under God's hand, I must preface with the words of David, Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright;
As the Rivers when they draw near the Ocean into which they discharge themselves, begin to receive more of its savour, it meeting them upon the way with its brackish waves;
As the rivers when they draw near the Ocean into which they discharge themselves, begin to receive more of its savour, it meeting them upon the Way with its brackish waves;
so this River that had so long made glad the City of God, when it was about to disembogue it self into the Ocean of Eternity, was vouchsafed to have Heaven to meet it upon the way, in the blessed anticipation of an heavenly temper and fruition.
so this River that had so long made glad the city of God, when it was about to disembogue it self into the Ocean of Eternity, was vouchsafed to have Heaven to meet it upon the Way, in the blessed anticipation of an heavenly temper and fruition.
Witness, First, his singular patience, which had its perfect work in him, when exercised under the tediousness and faintness of a lingring distemper, attended with failing and nauseousness of appetite, interruption of sleep,
Witness, First, his singular patience, which had its perfect work in him, when exercised under the tediousness and faintness of a lingering distemper, attended with failing and nauseousness of appetite, interruption of sleep,
All which he suffered with great perseverance of patience, expressing some jealousie over himself, left he should seem to discover the least of impatience in bearing the hand of God.
All which he suffered with great perseverance of patience, expressing Some jealousy over himself, left he should seem to discover the least of impatience in bearing the hand of God.
Secondly, the strength of his Faith, whereby he gave glory to God, Rom. 4.10. Not staggering at those promises through unbelief, of which he had endeavoured to beget a belief in others, no not then when the hope of the hypocrite doth perish.
Secondly, the strength of his Faith, whereby he gave glory to God, Rom. 4.10. Not staggering At those promises through unbelief, of which he had endeavoured to beget a belief in Others, no not then when the hope of the hypocrite does perish.
but as the fruit of a stedfast Faith built upon a rock, and the accomplishment of those gracious discoveries of his love, which God had formerly vouchsafed him in the time of his health, especially after great zeal expressed in religious exercises.
but as the fruit of a steadfast Faith built upon a rock, and the accomplishment of those gracious discoveries of his love, which God had formerly vouchsafed him in the time of his health, especially After great zeal expressed in religious exercises.
in publick he was a burning and shining light, even then when he was so far spent as to be advanced to a Prolonger: He spent all his Oyl in giving light in the Church of God;
in public he was a burning and shining Light, even then when he was so Far spent as to be advanced to a Prolonger: He spent all his Oil in giving Light in the Church of God;
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or with the assistance of Christian Friends, he continued instant in Prayer, yea, even then when he was not able to cry or speak, till at last he wasted up his Soul to Heaven upon the wings of Prayer.
or with the assistance of Christian Friends, he continued instant in Prayer, yea, even then when he was not able to cry or speak, till At last he wasted up his Soul to Heaven upon the wings of Prayer.
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And this zealous Elijah was thither Translated as in a Fiery Chariot, conducted by those Angels that rejoyce in one Member added either to the Militant or Triumphant Church. And now, to conclude;
And this zealous Elijah was thither Translated as in a Fiery Chariot, conducted by those Angels that rejoice in one Member added either to the Militant or Triumphant Church. And now, to conclude;
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Secondly, to you of his Family, I would not have you, I know you are not ignorant of him that is asleep, that you sorrow not as others that have no hope;
Secondly, to you of his Family, I would not have you, I know you Are not ignorant of him that is asleep, that you sorrow not as Others that have no hope;
yet I dare boldly say, that sooner would God work a Miracle, then that the Family of such a Prophet living as becomes such a mans Family, should come to want.
yet I Dare boldly say, that sooner would God work a Miracle, then that the Family of such a Prophet living as becomes such a men Family, should come to want.
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and his Statutes which he commanded his servants the Prophets, did they not take hold on your Fathers? and will they not take hold on you? Zech. 1.5, 6. Be ye not therefore slothful, but followers of them, who through faith and patience inherit the Promises;
and his Statutes which he commanded his Servants the prophets, did they not take hold on your Father's? and will they not take hold on you? Zechariah 1.5, 6. Be you not Therefore slothful, but followers of them, who through faith and patience inherit the Promises;
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that when the last Enemy that is to be destroyed shall assault you, it may come disarmed of a Sting; that ye may be able to say triumphantly, O Death where is thy Sting, O Grave where is thy Victory? thanks be to God that giveth us the Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
that when the last Enemy that is to be destroyed shall assault you, it may come disarmed of a Sting; that you may be able to say triumphantly, Oh Death where is thy Sting, Oh Grave where is thy Victory? thanks be to God that gives us the Victory through our Lord jesus christ.
