Small offers towards the service of the tabernacle in the wilderness four discourses accommodated unto the designs of practical godliness : preached partly at Boston, partly at Charleston / by Cotton Mather ; published by a gentleman lately restored from threatening sickness as a humble essay to serve the interest of religion, in gratitude unto God for his recovery.
To Revive the Decay'd Service of God among us, would be to reduce us into that Favour and Friendship of him who was The Hope of our Fathers, which would make us happy enough to refute all the Lies of our Enemies.
To Revive the Decayed Service of God among us, would be to reduce us into that Favour and Friendship of him who was The Hope of our Father's, which would make us happy enough to refute all the Lies of our Enemies.
yet the Dying Words of Saints have afforded a fit Moral for the Fable. The speech of a Dying Saint has as deep a favour of Heaven, as the Breath of a dying man has of Earth. But m•thinks, the Dying Words of a Ioshua should be peculiar Oracles; peruse them,
yet the Dying Words of Saints have afforded a fit Moral for the Fable. The speech of a Dying Saint has as deep a favour of Heaven, as the Breath of a dying man has of Earth. But m•thinks, the Dying Words of a Ioshua should be peculiar Oracles; peruse them,
In this Capacity, a few months before he dy'd, he issued our orders for a Convention of States, to meet at Sh•chem, a place about forty miles from his own Abode.
In this Capacity, a few months before he died, he issued our order for a Convention of States, to meet At Sh•chem, a place about forty miles from his own Abided.
before the Tabernacle, which on this extraordinary occasion was removed hither, this famous Prince endeavours to settle & confirm them in the Service of the living God.
before the Tabernacle, which on this extraordinary occasion was removed hither, this famous Prince endeavours to settle & confirm them in the Service of the living God.
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but it is certain, he fore-saw an open Defection to Id••atry hastening upon them, when he should be dead and gone. Wherefore, he laies in against it, by a most powerful and pathetic Speech, which has in it,
but it is certain, he foresaw an open Defection to Id••atry hastening upon them, when he should be dead and gone. Wherefore, he lays in against it, by a most powerful and pathetic Speech, which has in it,
When God has been merciful to us, even common Ingenuity, end much more, holy Ingenuity will put us upon that Enquiry, What shall I render to the Lord? Behold an Answer in this, Therefore! We are Therefore to fear the Lord and serve him;
When God has been merciful to us, even Common Ingenuity, end much more, holy Ingenuity will put us upon that Enquiry, What shall I render to the Lord? Behold an Answer in this, Therefore! We Are Therefore to Fear the Lord and serve him;
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we are Therefore to put away all our Idols, all our Follies for ever more. Secondly, A Copy. He gives them a Precedent, an Exemple, to induce them hereunto.
we Are Therefore to put away all our Idols, all our Follies for ever more. Secondly, A Copy. He gives them a Precedent, an Exemple, to induce them hereunto.
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The Pattern of a considerable person, has no inconsiderable Influence upon the Observers of it. Such an one does good or ill, even like a Briareus, with an Hundred Hands.
The Pattern of a considerable person, has no inconsiderable Influence upon the Observers of it. Such an one does good or ill, even like a Briareus, with an Hundred Hands.
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SECT. III. VVE have diverse Propositions now before us, to discourse upon. The First of them is this. PROP. I. The whole Duty of man, is contained in the true Service of God.
SECT. III. WE have diverse Propositions now before us, to discourse upon. The First of them is this. PROP. I. The Whole Duty of man, is contained in the true Service of God.
In the First Covenant this Duty was to be paid in a way of meritorious Obedience; in the New Covenant, this Duty is to be paid in a way of ingenuous Gratitude. But the Service of God, this ever comprizes all our Duty in it.
In the First Covenant this Duty was to be paid in a Way of meritorious obedience; in the New Covenant, this Duty is to be paid in a Way of ingenuous Gratitude. But the Service of God, this ever comprises all our Duty in it.
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We serve Him when we observe the Ordinances of God, when we adore him according to the Rules of His Word in His House, and wait upon him in the use of his blessed and sacred Institutions.
We serve Him when we observe the Ordinances of God, when we adore him according to the Rules of His Word in His House, and wait upon him in the use of his blessed and sacred Institutions.
We serve God, when we acknowledge Him as our Best Good, and our last End, and our Omnipresent Iudge. We serve him when we think and speak well of him our selves,
We serve God, when we acknowledge Him as our Best Good, and our last End, and our Omnipresent Judge. We serve him when we think and speak well of him our selves,
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when Abraham is mentioned, it is, Abraham the Servant of the Lord. When Moses is mentioned, it is, Moses the Servant of the Lord. When God speaks of Iob, he says, Iob my Servant. Thus was Ionah, thus was Eli•jah, thus was Zerubbabel also styled.
when Abraham is mentioned, it is, Abraham the Servant of the Lord. When Moses is mentioned, it is, Moses the Servant of the Lord. When God speaks of Job, he Says, Job my Servant. Thus was Jonah, thus was Eli•jah, thus was Zerubbabel also styled.
If we would not be miserable for ever, we must be the mystical, the Spiritual seed of Israel; but such are so saluted in 1 Chron. 16. 13. O ye seed of Israel his Servant.
If we would not be miserable for ever, we must be the mystical, the Spiritual seed of Israel; but such Are so saluted in 1 Chronicles 16. 13. O you seed of Israel his Servant.
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The Argument with which Paul perswaded Philem•n to receive a Run-away Servant of his own, was that in Phil. 1. 19. Thou owest unto me even thine own self.
The Argument with which Paul persuaded Philem•n to receive a Runaway Servant of his own, was that in Philip 1. 19. Thou owest unto me even thine own self.
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because of another Question, which is, For What were you made? We have an Answer to this in Isa. 43. 21. This people have I formed for my Self, they shall shew forth my praise. When we praise God, we serve God.
Because of Another Question, which is, For What were you made? We have an Answer to this in Isaiah 43. 21. This people have I formed for my Self, they shall show forth my praise. When we praise God, we serve God.
We had never appeared in the Rank of Actual Beings if God had not propounded some Service to be done unto Himself, by creatures of our shape and mould.
We had never appeared in the Rank of Actual Beings if God had not propounded Some Service to be done unto Himself, by creatures of our shape and mould.
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The Virtue and Success of our Lords death depends not wholly on something to be done by men which God is not the Doer of ▪ otherwise, men would themselves be the Principals in procuring their own Salvation.
The Virtue and Success of our lords death depends not wholly on something to be done by men which God is not the Doer of ▪ otherwise, men would themselves be the Principals in procuring their own Salvation.
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But one scope of our Lord's Death was even to purchase for us, that Grace, that Faith, that Free-Will, which may qualifie us to enjoy the Virtue and Success of it.
But one scope of our Lord's Death was even to purchase for us, that Grace, that Faith, that Freewill, which may qualify us to enjoy the Virtue and Success of it.
Certainly Peter was more beholden unto the Merit of Christ for his Redemption, than Iudas was for his. Yet the Purchase of Christ wonderfully binds us all to the Service of God.
Certainly Peter was more beholden unto the Merit of christ for his Redemption, than Iudas was for his. Yet the Purchase of christ wonderfully binds us all to the Service of God.
For First, the Redemption of Christ has made our Serving of God, a possible thing. Had it not been for this, poor fallen undone man had never been in a Capacity to serve the Lord.
For First, the Redemption of christ has made our Serving of God, a possible thing. Had it not been for this, poor fallen undone man had never been in a Capacity to serve the Lord.
We are all among the Redeemed, either in Reality, or at least in Possession, all the Chosen and Called of God, are most really interested in the Sacrifice of the Lord Jesus;
We Are all among the Redeemed, either in Reality, or At least in Possession, all the Chosen and Called of God, Are most really interested in the Sacrifice of the Lord jesus;
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and therefore, for them to decline the Service of God, were as unequal as it is unlikely. But every one of us is at least professedly interested in it.
and Therefore, for them to decline the Service of God, were as unequal as it is unlikely. But every one of us is At least professedly interested in it.
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We that have been the Captives of the mighty and the prey of the terrible, apprehend our selves to be set at Liberty from their horrible Tyrannies, by the Suffering of Christ;
We that have been the Captives of the mighty and the prey of the terrible, apprehend our selves to be Set At Liberty from their horrible Tyrannies, by the Suffering of christ;
Truly, From God we enjoy great quietness; by the Providence of God, we are delivered from a Thousand perils every day: and we are surrounded with ten thousand Comforts Every day; by the Providence of God we are directed, protected, sustained and supplyed, every day. This calls for the Service of God at our hands.
Truly, From God we enjoy great quietness; by the Providence of God, we Are Delivered from a Thousand perils every day: and we Are surrounded with ten thousand Comforts Every day; by the Providence of God we Are directed, protected, sustained and supplied, every day. This calls for the Service of God At our hands.
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I beseech you by the Mercies of God. He that urges you to the Service of God may thus plead with you, I beseech you, Brethren, by the Mercies of God, that God may not have one Servant in the world the less for you.
I beseech you by the mercies of God. He that urges you to the Service of God may thus plead with you, I beseech you, Brothers, by the mercies of God, that God may not have one Servant in the world the less for you.
I beseech you, Breth••• ▪ that when the Goodness, and mercy of God is following of you, you do not turn your backs on the Service of God. To pursue, this Argument;
I beseech you, Breth••• ▪ that when the goodness, and mercy of God is following of you, you do not turn your backs on the Service of God. To pursue, this Argument;
I beseech you Brethren, Whose Light is it, whereby you are every day revived? It is God's Whose Air is it, whereby you are every day refreshed? It is God's. Whose Fire is it that warms you? Whose Meat is it that feeds you? Whose Raiment is it that covers you? All is God's. O then, Serve Him.
I beseech you Brothers, Whose Light is it, whereby you Are every day revived? It is God's Whose Air is it, whereby you Are every day refreshed? It is God's. Whose Fire is it that warms you? Whose Meat is it that feeds you? Whose Raiment is it that covers you? All is God's. Oh then, Serve Him.
This is the Poesie which God has inscribed in the Ring of every mercy, O learn to serve the Giver of this! It was a sad Complaint which the Lord made in Isa. 1. 2. I have nourished them, and brought them up, yet have they rebelled against me.
This is the Poesy which God has inscribed in the Ring of every mercy, Oh Learn to serve the Giver of this! It was a sad Complaint which the Lord made in Isaiah 1. 2. I have nourished them, and brought them up, yet have they rebelled against me.
and yet shall not we Serve Him as our Master? He Relieves us, He Supports us, He Bestowes on us the mercies of Children, and shall not we yet return so so much as the Respects of Servants unto Him? The Heavens will hear and be amazed, the Earth will give •ar and be astonished, at a thing so much exceeding Brutality it self, as this.
and yet shall not we Serve Him as our Master? He Relieves us, He Supports us, He Bestows on us the Mercies of Children, and shall not we yet return so so much as the Respects of Servants unto Him? The Heavens will hear and be amazed, the Earth will give •ar and be astonished, At a thing so much exceeding Brutality it self, as this.
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SECT. V. BUt we are not to be Alone in the Service of God Man is a sociable Creature; & as he does need, so he must help Humane Society, in this Grand concern. Wherefore we have a Third Proposition yet to be reflected on. PROP. III. Every man should engage HIS HOUSE also in the Service of the Almighty God.
SECT. V. BUt we Are not to be Alone in the Service of God Man is a sociable Creature; & as he does need, so he must help Humane Society, in this Grand concern. Wherefore we have a Third Proposition yet to be reflected on. PROP. III. Every man should engage HIS HOUSE also in the Service of the Almighty God.
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So tis said in Exek. 3. 1. Speak to the House of Israel. And thus, every man should labour to promote the Service of God in the Nation which he belongs unto.
So this said in Ezek. 3. 1. Speak to the House of Israel. And thus, every man should labour to promote the Service of God in the nation which he belongs unto.
We have it again, in Psal. 78. 67. He commanded our fathers, that they should make known unto their Children, that these might set their hope in God, and keep his Commandments.
We have it again, in Psalm 78. 67. He commanded our Father's, that they should make known unto their Children, that these might Set their hope in God, and keep his commandments.
I remember, Solomon assigns this as one Cause, why he did well educate his own Children; twas because his father had so dealt with him; Saith he in Prov. 4. begin.
I Remember, Solomon assigns this as one Cause, why he did well educate his own Children; it Because his father had so dealt with him; Says he in Curae 4. begin.
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Let us fix our children in the Service of God, and they will afterwards do do so by theirs. Thus the Lord will alwaies have A seed to serve him, which Will be accounted for a generation.
Let us fix our children in the Service of God, and they will afterwards do do so by theirs. Thus the Lord will always have A seed to serve him, which Will be accounted for a generation.
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Now many ages after, we find the posterity of them Servants, retaining a savour of Devotion and Affection to the House of God. REASON II. We should engage our Houses to the Service of God, out of Respect to our Houses too.
Now many ages After, we find the posterity of them Servants, retaining a savour of Devotion and Affection to the House of God. REASON II We should engage our Houses to the Service of God, out of Respect to our Houses too.
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But while our Children are strangers to God, there is a worse Famine in our Houses,; we suffer their Souls to pine and perish without the Bread of life.
But while our Children Are Strangers to God, there is a Worse Famine in our Houses,; we suffer their Souls to pine and perish without the Bred of life.
What a terrible desolation was that on Sodom! in allusion to which, tis said of a wicked man, in Iob. 18. 15. Brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
What a terrible desolation was that on Sodom! in allusion to which, this said of a wicked man, in Job 18. 15. Brimstone shall be scattered upon his habitation.
If a Devil had a Bodily Possession of our Children, how impatient should we be to see them delivered? We should cry out like the Woman of Canaan, in Matth. 15. 22. Have mercy upon me, O Lord, my child is grievously vexed with a devil.
If a devil had a Bodily Possession of our Children, how impatient should we be to see them Delivered? We should cry out like the Woman of Canaan, in Matthew 15. 22. Have mercy upon me, Oh Lord, my child is grievously vexed with a Devil.
Secondly ▪ We are Accountable for our Houses, if they do not serve God. As the Daughter of Pharaoh said unto the Mother of Moses, in Exod. 2. 9. Take this child and nurse it for me,
Secondly ▪ We Are Accountable for our Houses, if they do not serve God. As the Daughter of Pharaoh said unto the Mother of Moses, in Exod 2. 9. Take this child and nurse it for me,
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Man, Thy life shall be for his life, who did not serve God, because thou didst not teach him, and Thy soul shall be for his soul, who is lost for ever,
Man, Thy life shall be for his life, who did not serve God, Because thou didst not teach him, and Thy soul shall be for his soul, who is lost for ever,
God will strain for it, — if wild beasts, and Lusts carry any of them away from the Service of God through any neglect of thine, thou shalt smart for it in the fiery prison of God's terrible Indignation.
God will strain for it, — if wild beasts, and Lustiest carry any of them away from the Service of God through any neglect of thine, thou shalt smart for it in the fiery prison of God's terrible Indignation.
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SECT VI. IT is now Time that we make a due Application of these Faithful Sayings ▪ And there is a double Exhortation which I have to manage. The First Exhortation, is,
SECT VI. IT is now Time that we make a due Application of these Faithful Sayings ▪ And there is a double Exhortation which I have to manage. The First Exhortation, is,
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You have the call of Christians to entice you into this happy Service. All the Eminent Believers of the By-past-Ages, the men, of whom the world was not worthy, all these do with one voice,
You have the call of Christians to entice you into this happy Service. All the Eminent Believers of the By-past-Ages, the men, of whom the world was not worthy, all these do with one voice,
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Even Iames himself, the Kinsman of the Lord is ambitious rather of this Denomination The Servant of the Lord. And puissant Emperours before now, have gladly espoused, such a Title as that, The Vassals of the Lord.
Even James himself, the Kinsman of the Lord is ambitious rather of this Denomination The Servant of the Lord. And puissant emperors before now, have gladly espoused, such a Title as that, The Vassals of the Lord.
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Those bright Morning stars ask this of you, Will you come and move in our Sphaere? They all are the servants of the Lord, and they do his pleasure. At his Beck they clap their silver wings, and they do his Commandments. An Angel said once to Iohn the Apostle, I am thy Fellow - Servant. That Angel is yet alive;
Those bright Morning Stars ask this of you, Will you come and move in our Sphere? They all Are the Servants of the Lord, and they do his pleasure. At his Beck they clap their silver wings, and they do his commandments. an Angel said once to John the Apostle, I am thy Fellow - Servant. That Angel is yet alive;
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He not say it of thee? O do not scorn to be the Servant of that GOD, who has for a Servant, Him whom all the Third Heaven is with endless Raptures adoring of.
He not say it of thee? Oh do not scorn to be the Servant of that GOD, who has for a Servant, Him whom all the Third Heaven is with endless Raptures adoring of.
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No Service was ever so delightsome as this? tis, All peace, and perfect peace. No Service was ever fo profitable; it brings in those things, The gain whereof is better than fine Gold;
No Service was ever so delightsome as this? this, All peace, and perfect peace. No Service was ever foe profitable; it brings in those things, The gain whereof is better than fine Gold;
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you shall be sure to experiment the Truth of that Maxim, God is a Rewarder. No Service was ever so Honourable. It prefers us to be Favourites of a greater Monarch than he that had an hundred and seven and Twenty Provinces under him.
you shall be sure to experiment the Truth of that Maxim, God is a Rewarder. No Service was ever so Honourable. It prefers us to be Favourites of a greater Monarch than he that had an hundred and seven and Twenty Provinces under him.
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as he said, sumus Domini, is true, not only in Genitivo singulari, but in Nominativo plurali. It is a Freedom, Yea, tis a Kingdom. It gives us to sing, Lord, Thou hast made us Kings and Priests. It has been well said, Deo servire est regnare. We have Crowns on our heads, all the while we are in the Service of God;
as he said, sumus Domini, is true, not only in Genitivo singulari, but in Nominativo plurali. It is a Freedom, Yea, this a Kingdom. It gives us to sing, Lord, Thou hast made us Kings and Priests. It has been well said, God Serve est Reign. We have Crowns on our Heads, all the while we Are in the Service of God;
God will not save you, if you do not serve Him. You that now grind for the Phili••ines of Hell every day, must one day be requited with only Coals and Wounds, for all your fatal Dr•dgeries;
God will not save you, if you do not serve Him. You that now grind for the Phili••ines of Hell every day, must one day be requited with only Coals and Wounds, for all your fatal Dr•dgeries;
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Say, Will you serve the cursed and cruel Enemies of your Souls? or will you serve the GOD Whom it is good for you to draw near unto? O make this Return, Lord, we come unto thee,
Say, Will you serve the cursed and cruel Enemies of your Souls? or will you serve the GOD Whom it is good for you to draw near unto? Oh make this Return, Lord, we come unto thee,
SECT. VII. YOu have been told Why; now here How, you are to become, The Servants of God. There are diverse Counsils to be given hereabout. The First COUNSIL.
SECT. VII. YOu have been told Why; now Here How, you Are to become, The Servants of God. There Are diverse Councils to be given hereabout. The First COUNSIL.
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We must, as Ioshua here assures us, we must put away other gods, if we we would serve the Lord. Our Lord has admonished us, in Matth. 6. 24. Ye cannot •erve God and Mammon. Even so, Ye cannot serve God and Satan. And again, Ye cannot serve God and Sin. The Holy God may say of you as of them, long since, Ye have served strange gods. But, O do you now say to Him, as they in Isal. 21. 13. O Lord, other lords besides thee have had dominion over us;
We must, as Ioshua Here assures us, we must put away other God's, if we we would serve the Lord. Our Lord has admonished us, in Matthew 6. 24. You cannot •erve God and Mammon. Even so, You cannot serve God and Satan. And again, You cannot serve God and Sin. The Holy God may say of you as of them, long since, You have served strange God's. But, Oh do you now say to Him, as they in Isal 21. 13. Oh Lord, other Lords beside thee have had dominion over us;
I Engage, That I will cleave unto the Lord Iesus, as my Prophet, and my Priest, and my King; Promising to acknowledge Him as the Author of all my Salvation.
I Engage, That I will cleave unto the Lord Iesus, as my Prophet, and my Priest, and my King; Promising to acknowledge Him as the Author of all my Salvation.
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and wherein I find my self to fall short, I will ever count it my Grief, my Shame, and for pardon betake my self to the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant.
and wherein I find my self to fallen short, I will ever count it my Grief, my Shame, and for pardon betake my self to the Blood of the Everlasting Covenant.
Be not more undutiful unto God, than the servants of the Centurion were to him, If He say, Go, then go; if He say Come, then come; if He say, Do this, then do it, without any Grumbling at it.
Be not more undutiful unto God, than the Servants of the Centurion were to him, If He say, Go, then go; if He say Come, then come; if He say, Do this, then do it, without any Grumbling At it.
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and let your Time, your Strength, your Estates, all the Powers of your Spirits, and all the Members of your bodies, be ingeniously la•• out in that Service. Often ask your own souls, What is there that I may do for God? Even court,
and let your Time, your Strength, your Estates, all the Powers of your Spirits, and all the Members of your bodies, be ingeniously la•• out in that Service. Often ask your own Souls, What is there that I may do for God? Even court,
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and hunt Advantages to be serviceable; Say like the Prophet, in Isa 6. 8. Say Lord, if 〈 ◊ 〉 hast any Service to be done; here I 〈 … 〉 me. Fourthly.
and hunt Advantages to be serviceable; Say like the Prophet, in Isaiah 6. 8. Say Lord, if 〈 ◊ 〉 hast any Service to be done; Here I 〈 … 〉 me. Fourthly.
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Iohn Bapi•st gave this Counsel to the servants in the Roman Ga••sons, Luc. 3. 14. Be content with your Wages. The Servants in God's Houshold, ha•e the same Counsel, in Heb 13 5 Be content 〈 … 〉 as you have.
John Bapi•st gave this Counsel to the Servants in the Roman Ga••sons, Luke 3. 14. Be content with your Wages. The Servants in God's Household, ha•e the same Counsel, in Hebrew 13 5 Be content 〈 … 〉 as you have.
Let your Wills be moulded and melted into His; and cheerfully leave Him to judge, What may be Food convenient for you. Count that you have enough, when God saies, you shall have no more;
Let your Wills be moulded and melted into His; and cheerfully leave Him to judge, What may be Food convenient for you. Count that you have enough, when God Says, you shall have no more;
There are Three great Cares lying upon us in our Families; there is Family - Prayer, and Family - Instruction, and Family - Government. Tis by the Discharge of these three things, that we engage our Houses to serve the Lord.
There Are Three great Cares lying upon us in our Families; there is Family - Prayer, and Family - Instruction, and Family - Government. This by the Discharge of these three things, that we engage our Houses to serve the Lord.
Let all Persons that should attend Family-prayer, count themselves concernd to Pray without •easing. Eve•y Master of an House, is to carry on the Pr•yer in it.
Let all Persons that should attend Family prayer, count themselves concerned to Pray without •easing. Eve•y Master of an House, is to carry on the Pr•yer in it.
That man is not fit to have a• H•use, that cannot make a Prayer. But if the Ma•ter be absent? Then the Mistress is to see •till that Prayer be not wanting.
That man is not fit to have a• H•use, that cannot make a Prayer. But if the Ma•ter be absent? Then the Mistress is to see •till that Prayer be not wanting.
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It seems affi•med of E•ther, a Woman, in Cap. 4. 16. That she Pray'd with her Maidens. There should not be one Prayer the less in a Family, because 〈 ◊ 〉 is become the Ruler there:
It seems affi•med of E•ther, a Woman, in Cap. 4. 16. That she Prayed with her Maidens. There should not be one Prayer the less in a Family, Because 〈 ◊ 〉 is become the Ruler there:
With what face can you pray in a Storm, if you do not also pray in a C•lm? Now Master, tis your Work, tis part of your Order ▪ from your great Own•r to see that this •e done 〈 ◊ 〉 all Mariners call upon their Master, as thos• Mar•ners did upon the Passinger in, 〈 ◊ 〉 1 ▪ 6 Ar••e, 〈 … 〉 God, that we perish 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ Let the Master of 〈 ◊ 〉 School also ▪ Remember, That the Scholars are his Family; He should pray with them,
With what face can you pray in a Storm, if you do not also pray in a C•lm? Now Master, this your Work, this part of your Order ▪ from your great Own•r to see that this •e done 〈 ◊ 〉 all Mariners call upon their Master, as thos• Mar•ners did upon the Passenger in, 〈 ◊ 〉 1 ▪ 6 Ar••e, 〈 … 〉 God, that we perish 〈 ◊ 〉 ▪ Let the Master of 〈 ◊ 〉 School also ▪ remember, That the Scholars Are his Family; He should pray with them,
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God provides Angels. and will not you afford Prayers for the safety of those little ones? We read of some in Mark. 10. 13. who brought young children unto the Lord Iesus Christ:
God provides Angels. and will not you afford Prayers for the safety of those little ones? We read of Some in Mark. 10. 13. who brought young children unto the Lord Iesus christ:
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The Children that are brought to you, by Parents or Guardians, these are by you to be brought unto the Lord Jesus, that He would lay His Blessing and saving hands upon them.
The Children that Are brought to you, by Parents or Guardians, these Are by you to be brought unto the Lord jesus, that He would lay His Blessing and Saving hands upon them.
Yea, the Captain of a Train'd Band, is to esteem the Souldiers as his Family. That good Captain Cornelius, could s•y, in Act. 10. 30. I prayed in my House. As for those that will not pray in the Field, tis to be questioned, whether they will Fight there.
Yea, the Captain of a Trained Band, is to esteem the Soldiers as his Family. That good Captain Cornelius, could s•y, in Act. 10. 30. I prayed in my House. As for those that will not pray in the Field, this to be questioned, whither they will Fight there.
Trainings without Prayings are like to degenerate into meer Debaucheries. The Prayeres• Captain gives a very dangerous and desperate Word of Command when he saies, Follow your Leader. Briefly, All Superiors generally have a Family in the Kind of their Superiority, which they are to attend Prayers withal. The Second Rule.
Trainings without Prayings Are like to degenerate into mere Debaucheries. The Prayeres• Captain gives a very dangerous and desperate Word of Command when he Says, Follow your Leader. Briefly, All Superiors generally have a Family in the Kind of their Superiority, which they Are to attend Prayers withal. The Second Rule.
Let all the Matters that would hinder Family-Prayer be put far from our Taberna•les. There are diverse Impediments of our family-Prayers, •hi•h •e are to be Cautioned against.
Let all the Matters that would hinder Family prayer be put Far from our Taberna•les. There Are diverse Impediments of our Family-prayers, •hi•h •e Are to be Cautioned against.
As now, Let not family - Iarrs hinder family-Prayers ▪ The Apos••• •aith to them that are in • C•njogal Re•lation, that they should be meek, tender, lov•ng;
As now, Let not family - Jars hinder Family-prayers ▪ The Apos••• •aith to them that Are in • C•njogal Re•lation, that they should be meek, tender, lov•ng;
How can Scolding, and it may be Striking too, agree with Praying ▪ in which we are to lift up pure •ands, without wrath? Again, Let not family - Scabs hinder family-Prayers.
How can Scolding, and it may be Striking too, agree with Praying ▪ in which we Are to lift up pure •ands, without wrath? Again, Let not family - Scabs hinder Family-prayers.
Let not Family-Prayers be hindred by unsuitable Times. The earlier we dispatch them, the easier. We should not ordinarily let Business royl us in the Morning,
Let not Family-prayers be hindered by unsuitable Times. The earlier we dispatch them, the Easier. We should not ordinarily let Business roil us in the Morning,
Be frequent enough, and yet very serious in your family - Prayers. Very shameful is their neglect, who have Prayers in their Families but once a day. The Apostle saith in Col. 4. 2. Masters ▪ continue in prayer;
Be frequent enough, and yet very serious in your family - Prayers. Very shameful is their neglect, who have Prayers in their Families but once a day. The Apostle Says in Col. 4. 2. Masters ▪ continue in prayer;
because the Sacrifice was doubled on the Sabbath, I have known some pious people, pray four times every Lords - Day with their Families. Be sure, Twice a day is ordinarily the seldomest and slenderest Repetition that our Family-prayers are to have.
Because the Sacrifice was doubled on the Sabbath, I have known Some pious people, pray four times every lords - Day with their Families. Be sure, Twice a day is ordinarily the seldomest and slenderest Repetition that our Family-prayers Are to have.
Before we pray, we should think, Think seriously, To WHOM am I to pray? and For What am I to Pray? and How soon may I dye, and my praying seasons all be over? And before we pray, we should Read. Read seriously something of the Things which are commanded you of God.
Before we pray, we should think, Think seriously, To WHOM am I to pray? and For What am I to Pray? and How soon may I die, and my praying seasons all be over? And before we pray, we should Read. Read seriously something of the Things which Are commanded you of God.
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Tis said ▪ They are to dwell with us. The Bible is to be one of the House, When we betake our selves to our P•ayers, we should not let the Bible say, I should have been as one of the Family;
This said ▪ They Are to dwell with us. The bible is to be one of the House, When we betake our selves to our P•ayers, we should not let the bible say, I should have been as one of the Family;
To divulge a secret 〈 ◊ 〉, is to add a further sin, Our secret sins, do call for our secre• Prayers. We have special Temp••••s to be bewailed in our prayers;
To divulge a secret 〈 ◊ 〉, is to add a further since, Our secret Sins, do call for our secre• Prayers. We have special Temp••••s to be bewailed in our Prayers;
Our secret Griefs and our secret Fears call for our secret Prayers. And as one of the Ancients elegantly expresses it, Invisible prayers are to be often made to an invisible God.
Our secret Griefs and our secret Fears call for our secret Prayers. And as one of the Ancients elegantly Expresses it, Invisible Prayers Are to be often made to an invisible God.
and He will say, Behold an Israelite i•deed! Would you get Internal Blessings? then pray in secret. Solomon got his Widom, his Vertue, by secret prayer. Peter by secret prayer in 〈 … 〉 car•ied with Tran•es and Raptures into the other world.
and He will say, Behold an Israelite i•deed! Would you get Internal Blessings? then pray in secret. Solomon god his Widom, his Virtue, by secret prayer. Peter by secret prayer in 〈 … 〉 car•ied with Tran•es and Raptures into the other world.
and had six. Iacob had all his House preserved by secret prayer. Yea, Would you be General Blessings? Pray then in ••c•et. Moses by secret prayer diverted wrath & plagues from all the Congregation.
and had six. Iacob had all his House preserved by secret prayer. Yea, Would you be General Blessings? prey then in ••c•et. Moses by secret prayer diverted wrath & plagues from all the Congregation.
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That infamous Apostate Iulian, was killed by the secret prayer of a good man, at that hour very far distant from him ▪ What shall I say? No Supe sedeas, no Diversion should ever be given to your secret prayers.
That infamous Apostate Iulian, was killed by the secret prayer of a good man, At that hour very Far distant from him ▪ What shall I say? No Supe sedeas, no Diversion should ever be given to your secret Prayers.
Some do so translate that passage in Gen ▪ 25. 21. Isaac entrea•ed the Lord with his wife. It were but a discreet and a decent practice, fo• married persons to 〈 ◊ 〉 likewise. Thus, holy P•rents, have often taken their Children, one by one alone;
some do so translate that passage in Gen ▪ 25. 21. Isaac entrea•ed the Lord with his wife. It were but a discreet and a decent practice, fo• married Persons to 〈 ◊ 〉 likewise. Thus, holy P•rents, have often taken their Children, one by one alone;
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and shall None of thy Time be given to God? What, No Time to pray with thy Family? God •uowes thou canst find time to eat with thy family, time to sleep with thy family, perhaps, time to smoke with thy family;
and shall None of thy Time be given to God? What, No Time to pray with thy Family? God •uowes thou Canst find time to eat with thy family, time to sleep with thy family, perhaps, time to smoke with thy family;
This World will not stand thee in any stead ere long, when thy Soul, thy Soul shall •e trembling on thy cold lips, just ready (as the Atheist said) to •ake a great leap in the Dark.
This World will not stand thee in any stead ere long, when thy Soul, thy Soul shall •e trembling on thy cold lips, just ready (as the Atheist said) to •ake a great leap in the Dark.
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Yea, That very Day, wherein thou goest abroad without thy Family Prayers, may prove the very Day, wherein an Angry God may say ▪ This day shall thy soul be required of thee.
Yea, That very Day, wherein thou goest abroad without thy Family Prayers, may prove the very Day, wherein an Angry God may say ▪ This day shall thy soul be required of thee.
while a precious never-dying soul is unprovided for? I wish that all Prayerless Houses, had this Admonition engraved on their walls, What is a man profited, if he gain the whole world,
while a precious never-dying soul is unprovided for? I wish that all Prayerless Houses, had this Admonition engraved on their walls, What is a man profited, if he gain the Whole world,
like what Belshazzer saw of old it would no doubt amaze and startle you. Look into these leaves, and see i• ▪ with a sharp Style engraven here! Besides.
like what Belshazzar saw of old it would no doubt amaze and startle you. Look into these leaves, and see i• ▪ with a sharp Style engraven Here! Beside.
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And it is the plain Word of our Lord JESUS in ▪ Marc 8. 38. Whosoever shall be ashamed of me, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed. O direful Doom!
And it is the plain Word of our Lord JESUS in ▪ Marc 8. 38. Whosoever shall be ashamed of me, of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed. Oh direful Doom!
Will not such a smart Thunder clap, cause •hee and th• Famil• to fall down •pon their knees? Never be ash•m•d of Pray•r but be asham•d of sin; tis a 〈 ◊ 〉 to live without prayer. If you have any Scoffers in your Houses, whom tis not fi• you should pray before, then do as Abraham did;
Will not such a smart Thunder clap, cause •hee and th• Famil• to fallen down •pon their knees? Never be ash•m•d of Pray•r but be asham•d of since; this a 〈 ◊ 〉 to live without prayer. If you have any Scoffers in your Houses, whom this not fi• you should pray before, then do as Abraham did;
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e'en, •urn •em out of the doors. Better Turn them out, than Turn Go• out. They that use not Family-prayer, say to the Almighty, Depart from us. The Third Excu•e.
even, •urn •em out of the doors. Better Turn them out, than Turn Go• out. They that use not Family prayer, say to the Almighty, Depart from us. The Third Excu•e.
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Suppose, a sevcre p•nal•y were by the Magistrate laid upon every prayerless Family. Daniel, because he would pray with his Family was thrown to the Lions for it.
Suppose, a sevcre p•nal•y were by the Magistrate laid upon every prayerless Family. daniel, Because he would pray with his Family was thrown to the Lions for it.
Would you then continue Prayerless? Behold, the great God has by the Statute Lawes of Heaven, ordeined that a Prayerless Family sahll have all manner of Calamities inflicted on it;
Would you then continue Prayerless? Behold, the great God has by the Statute Laws of Heaven, ordained that a Prayerless Family sahll have all manner of Calamities inflicted on it;
And will not this make you pray? Besides, When you find that you Want things, then you don't wan• Words; the poor man does not want words; when he is to Ask Alms. O sit down and look upon the the Wants & Woes of your poo• Family, you cannot then but have something to say for them.
And will not this make you pray? Beside, When you find that you Want things, then you don't wan• Words; the poor man does not want words; when he is to Ask Alms. Oh fit down and look upon thee the Wants & Woes of your poo• Family, you cannot then but have something to say for them.
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And what tho you cannot pray Quaintly? Yet you may pray Gracio•sly, and pray Acceptably. Florid ▪ Elegant Orations in your Prayers, God expecteth not; a few humble;
And what though you cannot pray Quaintly? Yet you may pray Gracio•sly, and pray Acceptably. Florid ▪ Elegant Orations in your Prayers, God Expects not; a few humble;
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penitent, broken-hearted Groans, are of more account with Him ▪ Tho you Chatter like a Crane or a Swallows, 〈 ◊ 〉 once Hezekiah did yet the success may be wonderful and glorious.
penitent, brokenhearted Groans, Are of more account with Him ▪ Though you Chatter like a Crane or a Swallows, 〈 ◊ 〉 once Hezekiah did yet the success may be wondered and glorious.
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What shall I say? Moses was unwilling to do what God bade, on this very Score in Exod. 4. 10. I am not Eloquent • But the reply of God was, Go, and I will teech thee what thou shalt say.
What shall I say? Moses was unwilling to do what God bade, on this very Score in Exod 4. 10. I am not Eloquent • But the reply of God was, Go, and I will teech thee what thou shalt say.
And there are cheef•y Two Considerations which I have to set before you. Consider, First, the Direful & grievous Curses which prayerless Families are exposed unto.
And there Are cheef•y Two Considerations which I have to Set before you. Consider, First, the Direful & grievous Curses which prayerless Families Are exposed unto.
Methinks, that Word 〈 ◊ 〉 like a Thunderbolt of Death upon the Families, in which God is not prayed unto 〈 ◊ 〉 tis Written in ler. 10. 25. O Lord — pour out •hy fury on the beathe•, which know thee not;
Methinks, that Word 〈 ◊ 〉 like a Thunderbolt of Death upon the Families, in which God is not prayed unto 〈 ◊ 〉 this Written in ler. 10. 25. Oh Lord — pour out •hy fury on the beathe•, which know thee not;
He counts thy Prayerless Family no better than a Pagan Family. And now, he speaks not as an Advocate for thy poor Family; He saies not, Lord, vouchs•se thy ▪ •itty, and thy pardon to that Family; But He saies, Lord, pour out thy fury upon that family ▪ because it calls not on thy Name.
He counts thy Prayerless Family no better than a Pagan Family. And now, he speaks not as an Advocate for thy poor Family; He Says not, Lord, vouchs•se thy ▪ •itty, and thy pardon to that Family; But He Says, Lord, pour out thy fury upon that family ▪ Because it calls not on thy Name.
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I am to tell you, That Prayerless Houses are to feel the force of this Flying Roll. An huge Roll of Curses belongs to that House in which Prayer is not upheld.
I am to tell you, That Prayerless Houses Are to feel the force of this Flying Roll. an huge Roll of Curses belongs to that House in which Prayer is not upheld.
The Curse of God is the Sauce in every Dish, the Curse of God is the Cover to every Bed, in that lamentable Family. Houses molested with Devils, are not more miserable than Houses destitute of Prayers. I have seen it in an house, where the Devils have had Possession of a Child, that when Family-Prayer began, the Devils would make hideous Roarings and Noises in the Room,
The Curse of God is the Sauce in every Dish, the Curse of God is the Cover to every Bed, in that lamentable Family. Houses molested with Devils, Are not more miserable than Houses destitute of Prayers. I have seen it in an house, where the Devils have had Possession of a Child, that when Family prayer began, the Devils would make hideous Roarings and Noises in the Room,
as being under a Vexation thereat, which was intolerable to them. Truly, The Devils have no Disturbance in Houses where Family-prayers is not maintained;
as being under a Vexation thereat, which was intolerable to them. Truly, The Devils have no Disturbance in Houses where Family-prayers is not maintained;
Indeed, Prayerless Families, are not only the Cages, but also the Causes of all Impiety. They bring an Irresistible Deluge of Disorder upon all the Town and Land;
Indeed, Prayerless Families, Are not only the Cages, but also the Causes of all Impiety. They bring an Irresistible Deluge of Disorder upon all the Town and Land;
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Consider, next, the marvellous Blessings which belong to all Praying Families. It was noted about the Family of Obed-Edom, in 1. Sam 6. 11. The Lord blessed Obed-Edom and his househould, while the Ark of the Lord was there.
Consider, next, the marvellous Blessings which belong to all Praying Families. It was noted about the Family of Obed-Edom, in 1. Sam 6. 11. The Lord blessed Obed-Edom and his household, while the Ark of the Lord was there.
So shall it be noted about the Family of a praying Householder; The Lord will bless that man and his Household, while that Prayer to the Lord is there.
So shall it be noted about the Family of a praying Householder; The Lord will bless that man and his Household, while that Prayer to the Lord is there.
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What Encouragement is there given to them, in that promise, Matth. 18. 19. If two of you shall agree on earth, touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them.
What Encouragement is there given to them, in that promise, Matthew 18. 19. If two of you shall agree on earth, touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them.
When Cornelius was at his Family-prayer, what a signal favour did the Almighty God show unto him? Some while since, a whole Town in Switzerland was very suddenly destroyed by an Earth-quake, all except one peice of an house, in which a good man happned then to be at Prayer with his Family. Tis impossible to tell, O how great is the goodness which God has laid up for Houses that seek unto Him!
When Cornelius was At his Family prayer, what a signal favour did the Almighty God show unto him? some while since, a Whole Town in Switzerland was very suddenly destroyed by an Earthquake, all except one piece of an house, in which a good man happened then to be At Prayer with his Family. This impossible to tell, Oh how great is the Goodness which God has laid up for Houses that seek unto Him!
THere are two Things more, by the Discharge of which, we Engage our Hoxses to serve the Lord; and those Two are in a manner One Family-Instruction; and Family-Government.
THere Are two Things more, by the Discharge of which, we Engage our Hoxses to serve the Lord; and those Two Are in a manner One Family-instruction; and Family-Government.
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SECT. XIV. I shall Repeat the Method, which we were in before; and under Family-Instruction take in that Family-Government which you are to be studious of. I am
SECT. XIV. I shall Repeat the Method, which we were in before; and under Family-instruction take in that Family-Government which you Are to be studious of. I am
First, There are Holy Lessons, with which we are to Instruct our Families. We are to make them hear, and make them learn those Lessons, which may give to the young ones Knowledge and Discretion.
First, There Are Holy Lessons, with which we Are to Instruct our Families. We Are to make them hear, and make them Learn those Lessons, which may give to the young ones Knowledge and Discretion.
We should procure that our Young ones may read the holy Scriptures, and mind the holy Scriptures, and know the holy Scriptures, even from a Child. Let them have by heart, here and there a Verse, or a Paragraph; Especially in the Psalms and in the Proverbs: if you would have them good, teach them the Psalmes of David; if you would have them wise, teach them the Proverbs of Solomon. And Scripture• Stories are to be told unto them,
We should procure that our Young ones may read the holy Scriptures, and mind the holy Scriptures, and know the holy Scriptures, even from a Child. Let them have by heart, Here and there a Verse, or a Paragraph; Especially in the Psalms and in the Proverbs: if you would have them good, teach them the Psalms of David; if you would have them wise, teach them the Proverbs of Solomon. And Scripture• Stories Are to be told unto them,
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Yea, let none of the Things to be believed, none of the Things to be practised, none of the Things to be pray'd for ▪ be left unmentioned in your Instructions.
Yea, let none of the Things to be believed, none of the Things to be practised, none of the Things to be prayed for ▪ be left unmentioned in your Instructions.
And we are to be particularly faithful to them, in the present Truths; the labouring Truths, the witnessed Truths of the Times, we should see ou• young ones well informed in.
And we Are to be particularly faithful to them, in the present Truths; the labouring Truths, the witnessed Truths of the Times, we should see ou• young ones well informed in.
There are ferious Questions with which we are to Instruct our Families. And there are peculiarly Two Things which we are to question our young ones about.
There Are serious Questions with which we Are to Instruct our Families. And there Are peculiarly Two Things which we Are to question our young ones about.
And here, yet further to particularize, We are to try them with Questions about their Vnderstanding. Our Lord Jesus asked his Disciples, in Matth. 13. 51. Have ye understood all these things? Thus are we to ask our young people, Do you understand the great Mystery of Godliness• O keep up the great Ordinance of Catechising in your houses.
And Here, yet further to particularise, We Are to try them with Questions about their Understanding. Our Lord jesus asked his Disciples, in Matthew 13. 51. Have you understood all these things? Thus Are we to ask our young people, Do you understand the great Mystery of Godliness• Oh keep up the great Ordinance of Catechising in your houses.
Before your little Folks have left off living upon Milk, let them be so well versed in their Milk for Babes, that they may readily answer any Question there.
Before your little Folks have left off living upon Milk, let them be so well versed in their Milk for Babes, that they may readily answer any Question there.
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We are to search them also with Questions about their Experience. As our Lord asked His Family, in Joh. 16. 31. Do ye now believe? So should we ask our young people, Have you Experieneed a work of Regeneration in your souls? Ask them, Have you ever yet carried a labouring and heavy-laden soul unto the Lord Iesus Christ? It was the Advice of Wisdom, Know the state of thy Flocks.
We Are to search them also with Questions about their Experience. As our Lord asked His Family, in John 16. 31. Do you now believe? So should we ask our young people, Have you Experienced a work of Regeneration in your Souls? Ask them, Have you ever yet carried a labouring and heavy-laden soul unto the Lord Iesus christ? It was the advice of Wisdom, Know the state of thy Flocks.
Once more, We are to help them with Questions about their Temptations. It was a Question once given to some, in Luc. 24. 38. Why do Thoughts arise in your hearts? Even so we should Enquire of our young people, What Thoughts are you most troubled with? Enquire, what Fears, enquire what Snares they are most endangered by.
Once more, We Are to help them with Questions about their Temptations. It was a Question once given to Some, in Luke 24. 38. Why do Thoughts arise in your hearts? Even so we should Inquire of our young people, What Thoughts Are you most troubled with? Inquire, what Fears, inquire what Snares they Are most endangered by.
Secondly, which concern their Lives. It was once an Interrogatory which some were put unto, in Luc. 23. 17. What manner of communications have ye? Thus we are to Examine our young people about the Words and the Works, that fill their Lives.
Secondly, which concern their Lives. It was once an Interrogatory which Some were put unto, in Luke 23. 17. What manner of communications have you? Thus we Are to Examine our young people about the Words and the Works, that fill their Lives.
their Prayer, their Time, and their Company; Ask them, whether they live without Prayer or no? Whether in Prayer they secretly and sincerely pour out their souls before the Lord? Ask them,
their Prayer, their Time, and their Company; Ask them, whither they live without Prayer or no? Whither in Prayer they secretly and sincerely pour out their Souls before the Lord? Ask them,
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How they spend their Time? How much Idle Time, and how much useful Time, they allow unto themselves? And ask them, What their Company is? Whom they sit withal? Whether vain Persons and Fools, or the Saints which are the excellent, and all those that fear God? Our Question will prove their Safeguard, if it be well administred.
How they spend their Time? How much Idle Time, and how much useful Time, they allow unto themselves? And ask them, What their Company is? Whom they fit withal? Whither vain Persons and Fools, or the Saints which Are the excellent, and all those that Fear God? Our Question will prove their Safeguard, if it be well administered.
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Thirdly, There are faithful Reproofs with which we are to Instruct our Families. Tis said in Prov. 6. 33. The Reproofs of Instruction are the way of life.
Thirdly, There Are faithful Reproofs with which we Are to Instruct our Families. This said in Curae 6. 33. The Reproofs of Instruction Are the Way of life.
When we give Instruction, we shall have occasion to give Reproof, too often with it. There is no Family that has not Miscarriages that are to be reproved in it.
When we give Instruction, we shall have occasion to give Reproof, too often with it. There is no Family that has not Miscarriages that Are to be reproved in it.
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If you are to chide, yet chide not in a Fury. Do not call vile Names; much more, do not swear, do not curse, do not Rage with a Tongue set on fire of hell.
If you Are to chide, yet chide not in a Fury. Do not call vile Names; much more, do not swear, do not curse, do not Rage with a Tongue Set on fire of hell.
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Fourthly, There are solemn Charges with which we are to Instruct our Families. It was the Character which the Lord gives of Abraham, in Gen. 18. 19. I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord.
Fourthly, There Are solemn Charges with which we Are to Instruct our Families. It was the Character which the Lord gives of Abraham, in Gen. 18. 19. I know him, that he will command his children and his household After him, and they shall keep the Way of the Lord.
Lay upon them that Charge of God in 1. Joh. 3. 23. This is His Commandment, that you believe on the Name of his Son. Charge them to accept of Christ Jesus,
Lay upon them that Charge of God in 1. John 3. 23. This is His Commandment, that you believe on the Name of his Son. Charge them to accept of christ jesus,
Once more, Lay upon them that Charge of God, in Prov. 1. 10. My son, if Sinners entice thee, consent thou not, Charge them, that they be not the Companions of Fools; Charge them that they do not associate themselves into an Intimacy and a Familiarity with any but such as may be sober, discreet, blameless persons.
Once more, Lay upon them that Charge of God, in Curae 1. 10. My son, if Sinners entice thee, consent thou not, Charge them, that they be not the Sodales of Fools; Charge them that they do not associate themselves into an Intimacy and a Familiarity with any but such as may be Sobrium, discreet, blameless Persons.
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when he dyed, I charge you, that at the Day of Iudgement, none of you dare to meet me in an Unregenerate estate. Secondly. The Manner of Family-Instruction.
when he died, I charge you, that At the Day of Judgement, none of you Dare to meet me in an Unregenerate estate. Secondly. The Manner of Family-instruction.
First, We are to Instruct our Families very Seasonably. We are told in Matth, 24. 45. The Ruler over the Household is to give them their meat in due Season.
First, We Are to Instruct our Families very Seasonably. We Are told in Matthew, 24. 45. The Ruler over the Household is to give them their meat in due Season.
Secondly, We are to Instruct our Families very pertinently. Accommodate our Instructions to their Conditions. Are there any Vnconverted persons in our Families? Let them be Suitably Instructed.
Secondly, We Are to Instruct our Families very pertinently. Accommodate our Instructions to their Conditions. are there any Unconverted Persons in our Families? Let them be Suitably Instructed.
We read in Joh. 8. 31. Iesus said unto the Iewes which believed on Him, continue in my word. Let them be quickned to continue in their Faith, and Love and Zeal.
We read in John 8. 31. Iesus said unto the Iewes which believed on Him, continue in my word. Let them be quickened to continue in their Faith, and Love and Zeal.
Are there any Vnfruitful Souls, in our Families? Instruct them suitably, by setting before them what is the Doom of the Barren Free, and of the Barren Ground; even, to be cut down, and burnt up for ever.
are there any Unfruitful Souls, in our Families? Instruct them suitably, by setting before them what is the Doom of the Barren Free, and of the Barren Ground; even, to be Cut down, and burned up for ever.
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Are there any Back-sliding Souls, in our Families? Instruct them suitably, by setting before them the Displeasure of God at such as drawback, and His extreme Wrath on them whose Goodness is as the Morning cloud and the early dew; and say, Remember whence thou art fallen, repent, and do thy first works.
are there any Backsliding Souls, in our Families? Instruct them suitably, by setting before them the Displeasure of God At such as drawback, and His extreme Wrath on them whose goodness is as the Morning cloud and the early due; and say, remember whence thou art fallen, Repent, and do thy First works.
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Twas enjoind in Deut 6. 7. The words which I command thee, thou shalt teach them Diligently unto thy Children. It calls for our Hearts and our Pains. When we set about it, we should think with our selves, We know not how short our Opportunities may be;
It enjoined in Deuteronomy 6. 7. The words which I command thee, thou shalt teach them Diligently unto thy Children. It calls for our Hearts and our Pains. When we Set about it, we should think with our selves, We know not how short our Opportunities may be;
In this as well as in other such Cases, we should hear the voice of our own Vncertainty & Mortality; tis that in Eccles. 9. 10. Do with thy might what thy hand finds to do,
In this as well as in other such Cases, we should hear the voice of our own Uncertainty & Mortality; this that in Eccles. 9. 10. Do with thy might what thy hand finds to do,
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Tis the Work of the Lord, about which we are, when we are, Instructing our Families, tis not to be done slothfully; we find in Ier. 28. 10. cursed is the man, who doth it so;
This the Work of the Lord, about which we Are, when we Are, Instructing our Families, this not to be done slothfully; we find in Jeremiah 28. 10. cursed is the man, who does it so;
Fourthly, We are to Instruct our Families by Exemple. Be Exemplary; and follow the Directory of that geat man, who said in Psal. 101. 10. I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
Fourthly, We Are to Instruct our Families by Exemple. Be Exemplary; and follow the Directory of that geat man, who said in Psalm 101. 10. I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
We shou'd study an Instructive Conversation; and we should never permit a Cham, a young Cham in our families, to see us overcome with Drink, Disguised with Vice, or naked with Folly; but In all things we should show our selves a Pattern of good works. Fifthly.
We should study an Instructive Conversation; and we should never permit a Cham, a young Cham in our families, to see us overcome with Drink, Disguised with Vice, or naked with Folly; but In all things we should show our selves a Pattern of good works. Fifthly.
We are to Instruct our Families with Authority. As the Minister is to imitate the Lord Jesus Christ, of whom tis said in Mat. 7. 29. He taught as one having Authority. So should the Householder do.
We Are to Instruct our Families with authority. As the Minister is to imitate the Lord jesus christ, of whom this said in Mathew 7. 29. He taught as one having authority. So should the Householder do.
You sin grievously, if you do not curb and break the Wills of them that you are to bring up in the nurture of the Lord; and if you don't make 'em tremble to break any of your commands. Wherefore let there be that Wisdom, that Meekness, that Reservedness, and Seriousness in our Deportments, with which we may Rule well our own house,
You sin grievously, if you do not curb and break the Wills of them that you Are to bring up in the nurture of the Lord; and if you don't make they tremble to break any of your commands. Wherefore let there be that Wisdom, that Meekness, that Reservedness, and Seriousness in our Deportments, with which we may Rule well our own house,
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and have our Children in Subjection with all g••vity. This is that Family-Instruction and Family - Government by which we must bring our Houses to serve the Lord.
and have our Children in Subjection with all g••vity. This is that Family-instruction and Family - Government by which we must bring our Houses to serve the Lord.
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On this Pretense it is, that poor Negro's especially are kept Strangers to the way of Life: they are kept only as Ho•ses or Oxen, to do our Drudgeries;
On this Pretense it is, that poor Negro's especially Are kept Strangers to the Way of Life: they Are kept only as Ho•ses or Oxen, to do our Drudgeries;
You must be at the Trouble to stoop unto their Capacities. Be you as plain, be you as breef in your Instructions, as they are dull in their Intellectuals. And be frequent, be patient in them;
You must be At the Trouble to stoop unto their Capacities. Be you as plain, be you as brief in your Instructions, as they Are dull in their Intellectuals. And be frequent, be patient in them;
To this I answer, No, You can't begin with them Too soon. ` Twas said in Isai. 28. 9. Whom shall hee teach knowledge? Them that are weaned from the milk and drawn from the breasts.
To this I answer, No, You can't begin with them Too soon. ` It said in Isaiah 28. 9. Whom shall he teach knowledge? Them that Are weaned from the milk and drawn from the breasts.
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Tis said in Psal. 58. 3. They go astray as soon as they are born, speaking lies. They no sooner step than they stray, they no sooner lisp than they ly. Satan gets them to be proud, prosane reviling and revengeful as young as they are.
This said in Psalm 58. 3. They go astray as soon as they Are born, speaking lies. They no sooner step than they stray, they no sooner lisp than they lie. Satan gets them to be proud, Profane reviling and revengeful as young as they Are.
Though you have only Goats hair, or Badgers skins, yet employ them for the use of the Tabernacle. The Apostle tells the Hebrews, You need one to teach you the first principles of the O••cles of God;
Though you have only Goats hair, or Badgers skins, yet employ them for the use of the Tabernacle. The Apostle tells the Hebrews, You need one to teach you the First principles of the O••cles of God;
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His Presence will continually cause thee to grow in thy Accomplishments To him that hath shall be given. Keep watering the Olive-plants about thy Table.
His Presence will continually cause thee to grow in thy Accomplishments To him that hath shall be given. Keep watering the olive plants about thy Table.
Nothing, nothing should put by their Instruction in the way of peace If you do not want an Heart, you will not want a Time for the Instruction of your Families.
Nothing, nothing should put by their Instruction in the Way of peace If you do not want an Heart, you will not want a Time for the Instruction of your Families.
In this unhappy Case, What shall be done but this? We are to pray for these Creatures, that their Hearts may be tam•d and bow•d by Him, that has them in His Hand.
In this unhappy Case, What shall be done but this? We Are to pray for these Creatures, that their Hearts may be tam•d and bow•d by Him, that has them in His Hand.
then the Wild Asses are in the Month where you may find them. We may likewise call in the help of some grave, pious, holy Minister, who may come to them with the spirit and power of Elias, To turn the hearts of the Children to their Fathers. Finally.
then the Wild Asses Are in the Monn where you may find them. We may likewise call in the help of Some grave, pious, holy Minister, who may come to them with the Spirit and power of Elias, To turn the hearts of the Children to their Father's. Finally.
If your Children refuse to be Instructed, What saies the Wise man, A Rod for the fools back. If your Servants refuse to be Instructed, What saies the Good man, He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house.
If your Children refuse to be Instructed, What Says the Wise man, A Rod for the Fools back. If your Servants refuse to be Instructed, What Says the Good man, He that works deceit shall not dwell within my house.
Christians, Instruct your Families, for I may say, This is the Will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. And as Gods Will, so their State calleth for it.
Christians, Instruct your Families, for I may say, This is the Will of God in christ jesus Concerning you. And as God's Will, so their State calls for it.
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May it not be said of them as in Psal. 14. 2. The Lord looked on the Children — to see if there were any that did understand; they are all gone aside. Instruct them;
May it not be said of them as in Psalm 14. 2. The Lord looked on the Children — to see if there were any that did understand; they Are all gone aside. Instruct them;
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They may bless the name of God for ever, that ever they knew your House, or saw your Face; because you have promoted in them that Knowledge which is Life Eternal.
They may bless the name of God for ever, that ever they knew your House, or saw your Face; Because you have promoted in them that Knowledge which is Life Eternal.
Instruct your Families; and it will issue in your Ioy. They shall afford you that •ight, of which the Apostle said, I have no greater Ioy. Tis said in Prov. 10. 1. A wise Son makes a glad Father.
Instruct your Families; and it will issue in your Joy They shall afford you that •ight, of which the Apostle said, I have no greater Joy This said in Curae 10. 1. A wise Son makes a glad Father.
But what a much-more joyful thing will it be for you to meet them all at the Right Hand of our Lord in the day of His Appearing! O Consider of these Things;
But what a much-more joyful thing will it be for you to meet them all At the Right Hand of our Lord in the day of His Appearing! Oh Consider of these Things;
THe Famous Writer of these Words was that Royal Preacher, Solomon. After much Experience of the World, and after much Repentance for that Experience, he drew up a Treatise De summo bono, concerning the chief Good of man.
THe Famous Writer of these Words was that Royal Preacher, Solomon. After much Experience of the World, and After much Repentance for that Experience, he drew up a Treatise De Summo Bono, Concerning the chief Good of man.
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The penitent and inspired Monarch, having arrived unto the Top of this world, pitties the poor men whom he sees toiling and sweating to get up the rocky hill after him,
The penitent and inspired Monarch, having arrived unto the Top of this world, pities the poor men whom he sees toiling and sweating to get up the rocky hill After him,
and expecting to find Happiness there ▪ & with a loud voice he gives this warning to them, Sirs, You will be all mistaken, you will meet with nothing but Vanity and Vexation here.
and expecting to find Happiness there ▪ & with a loud voice he gives this warning to them, Sirs, You will be all mistaken, you will meet with nothing but Vanity and Vexation Here.
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The Context here contains the Reflections of this wise prince on the Countenance which he had given to publick and open Idolatry in Israel, and the compliance which they that should have advised the contrary yeilded thereunto.
The Context Here contains the Reflections of this wise Prince on the Countenance which he had given to public and open Idolatry in Israel, and the compliance which they that should have advised the contrary yielded thereunto.
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Men seek out many inventions to excuse themselves from bearing an humble but a faithful Testimony against any sinful thing which their Superiors may invite them to. One of these Inventions is mentioned in the fourth verse of this Chapter;
Men seek out many Inventions to excuse themselves from bearing an humble but a faithful Testimony against any sinful thing which their Superiors may invite them to. One of these Inventions is mentioned in the fourth verse of this Chapter;
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Tis an Observation about the things that shall be, in Eccles. 3. 1. To every thing there is a Season, and a Time to every purpose. Thus it may be said about the things that should be, There is no Duty, but God hath provided us a Time and a Season for it. We have some golden spots of Time, whereof we may say, This is the Time for such a duty; and again, This is the Time for another duty.
This an Observation about the things that shall be, in Eccles. 3. 1. To every thing there is a Season, and a Time to every purpose. Thus it may be said about the things that should be, There is no Duty, but God hath provided us a Time and a Season for it. We have Some golden spots of Time, whereof we may say, This is the Time for such a duty; and again, This is the Time for Another duty.
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The Good which we are to do is expressed in Mic. 6. 8. He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good, to do justly, •and to love Mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God. We meet with many Times to do those Good things before we dye.
The Good which we Are to do is expressed in Mic. 6. 8. He hath showed thee, Oh man, what is good, to do justly, •and to love Mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God. We meet with many Times to do those Good things before we die.
and to use the time, for the performance of our Duty. Now tis a wise man that will so discern the Time. Sapience or Wisdom is a Vertue of the Vnderstanding, whereby a man perceives the Dependence of things;
and to use the time, for the performance of our Duty. Now this a wise man that will so discern the Time. Sapience or Wisdom is a Virtue of the Understanding, whereby a man perceives the Dependence of things;
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Tis Wisdom for a man to fore-see what will be the Issue of such a Work at such a Time. But besides the Nature of Wisdom evidently appearing in this thing, we have a two fold further witness to the Wisdom of it.
This Wisdom for a man to foresee what will be the Issue of such a Work At such a Time. But beside the Nature of Wisdom evidently appearing in this thing, we have a two fold further witness to the Wisdom of it.
First, The Testimony of Scripture there about, shewes, that it is Wisdome for men to discern and improve their time. What the all - wise, the only - wise GOD calleth Wisdom, is unquestionably to be esteemed so.
First, The Testimony of Scripture there about, shows, that it is Wisdom for men to discern and improve their time. What the all - wise, the only - wise GOD calls Wisdom, is unquestionably to be esteemed so.
Twas said in Eph. 5. 16. Walk as wise, Redeeming the time — Much of the same Date and Tenour, was the Epistle to the Colossians. In that Epistle also we have the like passage, in Cap. 4. 5. Walk in Wisdom, Redeeming the time. Tis probable the Apostle therein has a special Reference to Persecutions, which good men were then exposed unto.
It said in Ephesians 5. 16. Walk as wise, Redeeming the time — Much of the same Date and Tenor, was the Epistle to the colossians. In that Epistle also we have the like passage, in Cap. 4. 5. Walk in Wisdom, Redeeming the time. This probable the Apostle therein has a special Referente to Persecutions, which good men were then exposed unto.
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Thus the Chaldean - Soothsayers were told in their distress, Dan. 2. 8. I know that ye would gain the time. This was the Counsil of the Apostle, By a prudent, holy, careful,
Thus the Chaldean - Soothsayers were told in their distress, Dan. 2. 8. I know that you would gain the time. This was the Council of the Apostle, By a prudent, holy, careful,
It was the singular Character & Commendation of the Issacharites, in 1. Chron. 12. 32. They had Understanding in the times, to know what Israel ought to do.
It was the singular Character & Commendation of the Issacharites, in 1. Chronicles 12. 32. They had Understanding in the times, to know what Israel ought to doe.
Tis an understanding man, who doth so know his Time, as to do his Work. Of a Time-losing man, the Scripture saith, He is a Fool. It saies in Prov. 18. 16. Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a Fool?
This an understanding man, who does so know his Time, as to do his Work. Of a Time-losing man, the Scripture Says, He is a Fool. It Says in Curae 18. 16. Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a Fool?
Secondly, The Prevention of Sorrow thereby, shewes, That it is Wisdom for men to discern and improve their Time. It is great Wisdom to prevent great Sorrow. Now nothing in the world fills the heart of man more with Anguish and Anger, than the Missing of Time.
Secondly, The Prevention of Sorrow thereby, shows, That it is Wisdom for men to discern and improve their Time. It is great Wisdom to prevent great Sorrow. Now nothing in the world fills the heart of man more with Anguish and Anger, than the Missing of Time.
The horrour of it being once only Represented by some profane people, who acted the Foolish Virgins in a Play, at a City in Germany, it even kill'd a Prince that was a Spectator of it.
The horror of it being once only Represented by Some profane people, who acted the Foolish Virgins in a Play, At a city in Germany, it even killed a Prince that was a Spectator of it.
When Esau had missed his Time to procure a Blessing for himself, how did he resent it? We are told in Gen. 27. 34. He cry'd with a great and exceeding bitter Cry. Alas,
When Esau had missed his Time to procure a Blessing for himself, how did he resent it? We Are told in Gen. 27. 34. He cried with a great and exceeding bitter Cry. Alas,
an evil, a troublesome thing unto them, 'Tis thus esqecially when their time is come to Dy, when their time is to be no more. As for Good men, the Loss of time usually strowes Thorns on their Beds when they come to dy.
an evil, a troublesome thing unto them, It's thus esqecially when their time is come to Die, when their time is to be no more. As for Good men, the Loss of time usually strews Thorns on their Beds when they come to die.
As for Bad men, the Loss of Time flash• Hell fire into their spirits when they come to Dy. It causes terrible wounds ▪ and pains in the departing soul of a Sinner to think I had, once a Time to Beleeve, a Time to Repe•t, a Time to lay up for Eternity,
As for Bad men, the Loss of Time flash• Hell fire into their spirits when they come to Dy. It Causes terrible wounds ▪ and pains in the departing soul of a Sinner to think I had, once a Time to Believe, a Time to Repe•t, a Time to lay up for Eternity,
That we may Discern time, and improve time, such Directions as these may well be followed. Direction I. Let us Discern our Time ▪ and not Mis-spend our Time.
That we may Discern time, and improve time, such Directions as these may well be followed. Direction I Let us Discern our Time ▪ and not Misspend our Time.
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Avoid those Time - wasting things, Which would serve us about our Time, as the High-way men did the poor Traveller in Luc. 10. 30. in his way to Iericho. We are all Travelling in the the way to Eternity;
Avoid those Time - wasting things, Which would serve us about our Time, as the Highway men did the poor Traveller in Luke 10. 30. in his Way to Jericho. We Are all Traveling in the the Way to Eternity;
It is for our shame that even an Heathen made that complaint, Q•uem mibi dabis qui diem est•met? Where will you find a man that esteems his Time as he ought to do?
It is for our shame that even an Heathen made that complaint, Q•uem mibi Dabis qui diem est•met? Where will you find a man that esteems his Time as he ought to do?
if our Lord Jesus had not laid down such a price as that in 1. Pe•. 1. 18. Ye were redeemed, not with silver and gold, but 〈 ◊ 〉 the precious bloud of Iesus Christ. O don't throw away any of that which cost so dea•.
if our Lord jesus had not laid down such a price as that in 1. Pe•. 1. 18. You were redeemed, not with silver and gold, but 〈 ◊ 〉 the precious blood of Iesus christ. Oh don't throw away any of that which cost so dea•.
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Ask men when Destruction and Death is near to seizing upon 'em, How much would you give now for a little of the time that is gone? They will reply, O, whole mountains of gold for one hour of it!
Ask men when Destruction and Death is near to seizing upon they, How much would you give now for a little of the time that is gone? They will reply, Oh, Whole Mountains of gold for one hour of it!
The Wish of Hezekiah could once bring back the shadow of the Sun, but never could any man procure a Return of his Time. Sometimes the doleful Cryes of distressed ones have been, Call Time again! call Time again! But alas, Time won't come back for Calling. Oh how should this make us to takeheed that we don't abuse any part of our Time, I shall never have this time again! When once our Time has taken wing, what is said of Love ▪ in Cant. 8. 7. that may be said of Time, If a man would give all the substance of his house for it, it would utterly be contemned, When once Time is gone, 'tis gone.
The Wish of Hezekiah could once bring back the shadow of the Sun, but never could any man procure a Return of his Time. Sometime the doleful Cries of distressed ones have been, Call Time again! call Time again! But alas, Time won't come back for Calling. O how should this make us to takeheed that we don't abuse any part of our Time, I shall never have this time again! When once our Time has taken wing, what is said of Love ▪ in Cant 8. 7. that may be said of Time, If a man would give all the substance of his house for it, it would utterly be contemned, When once Time is gone, it's gone.
but know thou that in the day, when God shall judge the world, all this Time of thine must be accounted for. It was the Law of old, in Exod 21. 18. If one man smite another,
but know thou that in the day, when God shall judge the world, all this Time of thine must be accounted for. It was the Law of old, in Exod 21. 18. If one man smite Another,
Much more in that day shall men give an account of every idle Hour. The God that hath numbred our Hairs, hath also numbred our Hou•es ▪ It will be a fearful thing,
Much more in that day shall men give an account of every idle Hour. The God that hath numbered our Hairs, hath also numbered our Hou•es ▪ It will be a fearful thing,
Thy Soul is a little too noble a thing sure to be made the Cook of thy Body. Moreover, Too much Time is not to be laid out in Attiring and Adorning. It made an holy man among the Ancients to weep,
Thy Soul is a little too noble a thing sure to be made the Cook of thy Body. Moreover, Too much Time is not to be laid out in Attiring and Adorning. It made an holy man among the Ancients to weep,
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when in a morning he •aw a person longer in Dressing, than himself had been in praying. Thy Carcase that is to feed the Worms ere long should not put by thy cares about thy Spirit, which must be in Weal or Woe for ever.
when in a morning he •aw a person longer in Dressing, than himself had been in praying. Thy Carcase that is to feed the Worms ere long should not put by thy Cares about thy Spirit, which must be in Weal or Woe for ever.
lest they steal away our Heart and our Time. That blessed Martyr, Iohn Hus, just before he dyed, in a Letter thus bewaild himself, O beg of God to pardon me for the Time I have lost at such a Play, that yet in it self was very innocent.
lest they steal away our Heart and our Time. That blessed Martyr, John Hus, just before he died, in a letter thus bewailed himself, Oh beg of God to pardon me for the Time I have lost At such a Play, that yet in it self was very innocent.
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And severe Statutes were made against them when the Roman Empire became a Christian. Men always loose at them, those things which are better than any that they win, their Time, if not their Soul.
And severe Statutes were made against them when the Roman Empire became a Christian. Men always lose At them, those things which Are better than any that they win, their Time, if not their Soul.
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Secondly, Let us mispend no Time in Idleness. It was an ill world where the Apostle could say, as in 2. Thes 3. 11. There are s•me that walk disorderly, working not at all. Every man should be able to make a good Answer to the Question which Pharaoh put unto Ioseph 's Brethren, I pray, What is your Occupation? A big part of our Time should be laid out on our particular Callings. A Calling is an Ordinance of God;
Secondly, Let us misspend no Time in Idleness. It was an ill world where the Apostle could say, as in 2. These 3. 11. There Are s•me that walk disorderly, working not At all. Every man should be able to make a good Answer to the Question which Pharaoh put unto Ioseph is Brothers, I pray, What is your Occupation? A big part of our Time should be laid out on our particular Callings. A Calling is an Ordinance of God;
Let no Duty be done out of its Time. We are told in Eccles 3. 11. God hath made every thing beautiful in the Time of it. There is a Nick of Time that we are to take for all we do.
Let no Duty be done out of its Time. We Are told in Eccles 3. 11. God hath made every thing beautiful in the Time of it. There is a Neck of Time that we Are to take for all we do.
Tis said in Eccles. 8. 6. To every purpose there is a Time and Iudgement. We may render all our Duties like Apples of gold in pictures of silver, by well timing of them. The Second Prudence is,
This said in Eccles. 8. 6. To every purpose there is a Time and Judgement. We may render all our Duties like Apples of gold in pictures of silver, by well timing of them. The Second Prudence is,
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In a time of Prosperity: now is a time for men to Remember their Creator before the evil days come; Now is a time for men to set their heart and their soul to seek the Lord who hath given them rest on every side.
In a time of Prosperity: now is a time for men to remember their Creator before the evil days come; Now is a time for men to Set their heart and their soul to seek the Lord who hath given them rest on every side.
In a time of Adversity, now is a time for men to bring sin to remembrance; now is a time for men to meet the Lord in all the ways of Repentance and Obedience.
In a time of Adversity, now is a time for men to bring since to remembrance; now is a time for men to meet the Lord in all the ways of Repentance and obedience.
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Secondly, Let the Dutyes of Visiting Times be done in those Times. Tis too commonly seen that Amici temporis Fures; our Friends are our Theeves; they Steal our time, b•••ause we don't use our time,
Secondly, Let the Duties of Visiting Times be done in those Times. This too commonly seen that Friends Temporis Fures; our Friends Are our Thieves; they Steal our time, b•••ause we don't use our time,
about these Fragments of time, I would say as our Lord said about the Fragments of Bread, in Joh. 6. 12. Gather up those Fragments that nothing be lost. How many thousands of happy thoughts might we have as we are sitting in the House, or walking in the Street, otherwise wholly unimployed? The very Filings of Gold and of Time are not to be cast away.
about these Fragments of time, I would say as our Lord said about the Fragments of Bred, in John 6. 12. Gather up those Fragments that nothing be lost. How many thousands of happy thoughts might we have as we Are sitting in the House, or walking in the Street, otherwise wholly unemployed? The very Filings of Gold and of Time Are not to be cast away.
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The case is ordinarily so, that either we must resign many Pleasures, many Profits, many Honours, or else we must part with our time. Now rather give up all Delights,
The case is ordinarily so, that either we must resign many Pleasures, many Profits, many Honours, or Else we must part with our time. Now rather give up all Delights,
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He deals with us as the Europeans dealt at first with the silly Indians, who le•• go their •old, and Silver, and Diamonds for glass-Beads and tinsil-Toyes. The Answer that our Lust makes to the Tempter is, Let me have the pleasures of sin for a season, and every season of my time shall be thine. O but we should be content to give back all that Satan has proffer'd us for our time;
He deals with us as the Europeans dealt At First with the silly Indians, who le•• go their •old, and Silver, and Diamonds for glass-Beads and tinsil-Toyes. The Answer that our Lust makes to the Tempter is, Let me have the pleasures of since for a season, and every season of my time shall be thine. Oh but we should be content to give back all that Satan has proffered us for our time;
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He lived long in a little time. To Purchase our time, is to discern our time. Direction. IV. Let us Discern our time, and let us Improve the Present time, to make our peace with the Eternal God.
He lived long in a little time. To Purchase our time, is to discern our time. Direction. IV. Let us Discern our time, and let us Improve the Present time, to make our peace with the Eternal God.
Alas, All the sinful and woful time of our Vnregeneracy is Lost time. One that was converted but about seven years before he dyed, ordered that Epitaph to be inscribed on his Grave, Here ••es an Aged man who dy'd but seven years old.
Alas, All the sinful and woeful time of our Unregeneracy is Lost time. One that was converted but about seven Years before he died, ordered that Epitaph to be inscribed on his Grave, Here ••es an Aged man who died but seven Years old.
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Be sure, there is no Duty so much incumbent on us, as that of Turning from Sin to God in Christ. Well, the great God hath stated the present time for the doing of it.
Be sure, there is no Duty so much incumbent on us, as that of Turning from since to God in christ. Well, the great God hath stated the present time for the doing of it.
A Jewish Rabbi gave that Co•nsel to a Scholar of his, Besure you repent at least a day before you dy. Truly, tis a fearful thing for a man when he comes to dye, not to be able to say, Tis at least a day since that I made my peace with God.
A Jewish Rabbi gave that Co•nsel to a Scholar of his, Besure you Repent At least a day before you die. Truly, this a fearful thing for a man when he comes to die, not to be able to say, This At lest a day since that I made my peace with God.
Well, who of us can say, that this day is not our last day? We cannot be sure that we repent a day before we dy, unless we repent this very day. Suppose you were to suffer an horrible Death in case you had not finished some notable Undertaking before night.
Well, who of us can say, that this day is not our last day? We cannot be sure that we Repent a day before we die, unless we Repent this very day. Suppose you were to suffer an horrible Death in case you had not finished Some notable Undertaking before night.
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Behold O Sinner, be amazed, stand Astonished, and take the present time to get out of thy present state. Tis possible thou mayst be a dead man before to morrow, tis possible this night thy soul may be required.
Behold Oh Sinner, be amazed, stand Astonished, and take the present time to get out of thy present state. This possible thou Mayest be a dead man before to morrow, this possible this night thy soul may be required.
Horrid will thy condition be, if this happen before thy peace be made with GOD. There are Graves in the Burying-Place shorter than the youngest of us all.
Horrid will thy condition be, if this happen before thy peace be made with GOD. There Are Graves in the Burying-Place shorter than the youngest of us all.
Thou mayst Conclude with saying as David to Ionathan, As the Lord lives, there is but a step between me and death. Wherefore, let me Conclude with saying as Michal to David, O save thy self to night,
Thou Mayest Conclude with saying as David to Ionathan, As the Lord lives, there is but a step between me and death. Wherefore, let me Conclude with saying as Michal to David, Oh save thy self to night,
Let no man Repent too late, but let every man Discern the time. Tis the sigh of our GOD over us, O that they understood! that they would Consider their Latter END!
Let no man repent too late, but let every man Discern the time. This the sighs of our GOD over us, Oh that they understood! that they would Consider their Latter END!
The Church of GOD is enriched with an excellent History, in an elegant Poesie, relating the great Prosperity, the sad Adversity, and strange Recovery of that perfect and upright man. Tis probable, that he was an Edomite, and the very Iobab whom Esau was Great-Grandfather unto;
The Church of GOD is enriched with an excellent History, in an elegant Poesy, relating the great Prosperity, the sad Adversity, and strange Recovery of that perfect and upright man. This probable, that he was an Edomite, and the very Jobab whom Esau was Great-Grandfather unto;
From a Rich and Fair estate, He suddenly became, As poor as Iob; and while he was in this poor Condition, his noble Friends gave him their friendly Visits and Respects. Many admirable Dialogues now passed between them;
From a Rich and Fair estate, He suddenly became, As poor as Job; and while he was in this poor Condition, his noble Friends gave him their friendly Visits and Respects. Many admirable Dialogues now passed between them;
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Tis said in Psal. 11. 4, 5. The Lords eyes behold, and His ey-lids try the children of men; the Lord sounds (as the French Translation hath it) both the righteous and the wicked.
This said in Psalm 11. 4, 5. The lords eyes behold, and His eyelids try the children of men; the Lord sounds (as the French translation hath it) both the righteous and the wicked.
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an Assertion, an Expression, it may be, more than seven times repeted in the Word of God! The Examination and Observation of God, extends it self to the most interior parts of men;
an Assertion, an Expression, it may be, more than seven times repeated in the Word of God! The Examination and Observation of God, extends it self to the most interior parts of men;
Every man may so far say after that godly man, in Psal. 17. 3. Lord, thou hast proved my heart, thou hast visited me, thiu hast tried me. To use a Similitude made Legitimate and Canonical by the Apostle himself, in Heb. 4. 13. The Sacrificeing Knife of old, never did penetrate so far into the Bowels of the Creatures it was imployed upon;
Every man may so Far say After that godly man, in Psalm 17. 3. Lord, thou hast proved my heart, thou hast visited me, thiu hast tried me. To use a Similitude made Legitimate and Canonical by the Apostle himself, in Hebrew 4. 13. The Sacrificing Knife of old, never did penetrate so Far into the Bowels of the Creatures it was employed upon;
Secondly, There are the Trials of Divine Dispensations which we must have Experience of ▪ God's Providences are our Probations; by them we are tried what we are.
Secondly, There Are the Trials of Divine Dispensations which we must have Experience of ▪ God's Providences Are our Probations; by them we Are tried what we Are.
And these are Trials on the Left hand. So much is intimated in 1. Pet. 1. 6, 7. Ye are in heaviness thro' many Temptations, that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than that of gold which perisheth,
And these Are Trials on the Left hand. So much is intimated in 1. Pet. 1. 6, 7. You Are in heaviness through many Temptations, that the trial of your faith, being much more precious than that of gold which Perishes,
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A Sick-bed is a Furnace, a Reproach is a Furnace, a Loss, or a Goal is a Furnace, in which tis tried whether we have the spirits, not of Bastards, but of Children in us.
A Sickbed is a Furnace, a Reproach is a Furnace, a Loss, or a Goal is a Furnace, in which this tried whither we have the spirits, not of Bastards, but of Children in us.
thou hast laid Affliction upon our loins. Hereby we are Try'd whether we will despise the Chastning of the Lord, or whether we will faint when rebuked of Him.
thou hast laid Affliction upon our loins. Hereby we Are Tried whither we will despise the Chastening of the Lord, or whither we will faint when rebuked of Him.
I should offer you not Gold, but Hay and stubble if I should read you here a Lecture of Metallogy, or discourse to you all that I could Philosophize about this King of Metals. Let me only touch on a few common Reflections, As now, Gold is a pure metal.
I should offer you not Gold, but Hay and stubble if I should read you Here a Lecture of Metallogy, or discourse to you all that I could Philosophise about this King of Metals. Let me only touch on a few Common Reflections, As now, Gold is a pure metal.
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Hence we read near some scores of times in the sacred Scripture, about pure Gold. It will not readily admit a Mixture ▪ or an Alloy with more imperfect Metals;
Hence we read near Some scores of times in the sacred Scripture, about pure Gold. It will not readily admit a Mixture ▪ or an Alloy with more imperfect Metals;
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He is pure in his Ends, pure in his principles, pure in his practises, pure from the dross of Lust: and he is not so much Nominally as really, A Puritan.
He is pure in his Ends, pure in his principles, pure in his practises, pure from the dross of Lust: and he is not so much Nominally as really, A Puritan.
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Again ▪ Gold is a Ductil Metal. Tis marvellously extensible when beaten into Leaves; twere incredible to tell how far one Grain of Gold may be extended and continued.
Again ▪ Gold is a Ductile Metal. This marvellously extensible when beaten into Leaves; it incredible to tell how Far one Grain of Gold may be extended and continued.
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Its precious also for the Price which tis of in Esteem; the Auri sacra fames, the unhallowed Appetite which men crave it with, prefers it above all common things.
Its precious also for the Price which this of in Esteem; the Auri sacra Fames, the unhallowed Appetite which men crave it with, prefers it above all Common things.
for we all have our Grains. However upon the Trial of a good man, the good God pronounces this of h•m, This is a d••r Son and a pleas•nt ch•ld, I will surely have mercy on hi•;
for we all have our Grains. However upon the Trial of a good man, the good God pronounces this of h•m, This is a d••r Son and a pleas•nt ch•ld, I will surely have mercy on hi•;
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they cause him to think, What shall I render to the Lord? they cause him to say, I will fear the Lord and His goodness, I will never sin against so good a God as He. Thus we are told in Rom. 2. 4. The goodness of God leadeth to repentance.
they cause him to think, What shall I render to the Lord? they cause him to say, I will Fear the Lord and His Goodness, I will never sin against so good a God as He. Thus we Are told in Rom. 2. 4. The Goodness of God leads to Repentance.
or, there are Extraordinary golden and precious Christians there. Tis a Three-fold Counsel which you may therefore be advised with. Counsil. I. Beleeve, and Expect the Trials of the eternal God.
or, there Are Extraordinary golden and precious Christians there. This a Threefold Counsel which you may Therefore be advised with. Council. I. Believe, and Expect the Trials of the Eternal God.
Tis a common thing to say, God knowes my heart; but who does enough lay that thing to heart? Who reckons any more upon it than the false Gehazi did? It was an Orthodox perswasion in Psal. 139. 3, 2. O Lord thou hast searched me and known me;
This a Common thing to say, God knows my heart; but who does enough lay that thing to heart? Who reckons any more upon it than the false Gehazi did? It was an Orthodox persuasion in Psalm 139. 3, 2. Oh Lord thou hast searched me and known me;
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O that we could every one of us now seriously place our selves before the Iudgment seat of God! Remember, O immortal souls, that you must all very shortly appear before a Iudge who hath Eyes like a flame of fire;
Oh that we could every one of us now seriously place our selves before the Judgement seat of God! remember, Oh immortal Souls, that you must all very shortly appear before a Judge who hath Eyes like a flame of fire;
Know thou, that tho' thou shouldst then shriek, O Rocks, hide me, or O Mountains-defend me, the the Rocks and the Mountains would be deaf unto that lamentable cry.
Know thou, that though thou Shouldst then shriek, Oh Rocks, hide me, or Oh Mountains-defend me, the the Rocks and the Mountains would be deaf unto that lamentable cry.
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Holy Ierom could say, Wherever I am, or whatever I do, Methinks I hear the Alarums of the last Trumpet, Arise ye dead & come to Iudgement. O that you would often Reflect upon the Day,
Holy Jerom could say, Wherever I am, or whatever I do, Methinks I hear the Alarms of the last Trumpet, Arise you dead & come to Judgement. Oh that you would often Reflect upon the Day,
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when God shall judge the secrets of men by Iesus Christ. Counsil. 2. Cry mightily to God, that He would give you the Gold which will endure all Tryals whatsoever.
when God shall judge the secrets of men by Iesus christ. Council. 2. Cry mightily to God, that He would give you the Gold which will endure all Trials whatsoever.
Our Lord saith unto us in Rev. 3. 18. I counsel thee to buy of me Gold tried in the fire. That Gold is Grace; let us buy that is, let us beg it of Him.
Our Lord Says unto us in Rev. 3. 18. I counsel thee to buy of me Gold tried in the fire. That Gold is Grace; let us buy that is, let us beg it of Him.
Be careful and prayerful, That you may have Oyl in your vessels: Be careful and prayerful, That you may have in you, the well of water which springs up into everlasting life.
Be careful and prayerful, That you may have Oil in your vessels: Be careful and prayerful, That you may have in you, the well of water which springs up into everlasting life.
Let your prayers be restless, till you find that you are indeed Born again, indeed Converted, indeed Sanctified. As for the Grace of God, my son, seek it as silver;
Let your Prayers be restless, till you find that you Are indeed Born again, indeed Converted, indeed Sanctified. As for the Grace of God, my son, seek it as silver;
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for indeed, the Gain of it is better than fine gold. Counsel, 3. Often bring your selves to the Tryals of a Self-Examination. Tis the Charge of God, in 2. Cor. 13. 5. Examine your selves whether you be in the Faith; prove your own selves.
for indeed, the Gain of it is better than fine gold. Counsel, 3. Often bring your selves to the Trials of a Self-Examination. This the Charge of God, in 2. Cor. 13. 5. Examine your selves whither you be in the Faith; prove your own selves.
Your souls are as Vessels, then Pierce them to see what they have. Your souls are as Metals, then Touch them to see what they are ▪ Such are the Allusions of the Holy Spirit there.
Your Souls Are as Vessels, then Pierce them to see what they have. Your Souls Are as Metals, then Touch them to see what they Are ▪ Such Are the Allusions of the Holy Spirit there.
Know thy self, was a golden Rule of Old, and it will make a golden Saint when we make much use of that Rule, Try thy self. We are to use the Word of God as a Glass in which we are to behold our selves;
Know thy self, was a golden Rule of Old, and it will make a golden Saint when we make much use of that Rule, Try thy self. We Are to use the Word of God as a Glass in which we Are to behold our selves;
When we are in a Meditation, as we should every day be upon some Truths of God, we should then examine ourselves, Whether we are moulded according thereunto.
When we Are in a Meditation, as we should every day be upon Some Truths of God, we should then examine ourselves, Whither we Are moulded according thereunto.
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as they that of Old said, Let us now search and try our wayes. Especially when we are approching to the Table of the Lord, Self-Examination is not then to be omitted.
as they that of Old said, Let us now search and try our ways. Especially when we Are approaching to the Table of the Lord, Self-Examination is not then to be omitted.
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or no? Yea tis convenient for a man every Evening, before he sleeps to examine himself and ask, If I dy this night, is my immortal spirit safe? O tremble exceedingly least your doom should be that in Jer. 2. 37. The Lord hath rejected thy confidences,
or no? Yea this convenient for a man every Evening, before he sleeps to examine himself and ask, If I die this night, is my immortal Spirit safe? Oh tremble exceedingly least your doom should be that in Jer. 2. 37. The Lord hath rejected thy confidences,
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It may be that you are come to have store of Gold; O that you may Be like what you Have! Tis possible that you have been in much Distress and Sorrow:
It may be that you Are come to have store of Gold; Oh that you may Be like what you Have! This possible that you have been in much Distress and Sorrow:
Consider, That God is now Trying of your Faithfulness. No doubt, you have sometimes promised the God of Heaven, That if you might have such a measure of Health and Strength, or, That if you might have such a Degree of Estate and Honour you would glorify God with a wonderful Activity.
Consider, That God is now Trying of your Faithfulness. No doubt, you have sometime promised the God of Heaven, That if you might have such a measure of Health and Strength, or, That if you might have such a Degree of Estate and Honour you would Glorify God with a wondered Activity.
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Well, saith our God, I'll try. God is trying whether you will be true to those Professions and Engagements, which you made before He so smil'd upon you.
Well, Says our God, I'll try. God is trying whither you will be true to those Professions and Engagements, which you made before He so smiled upon you.
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Consider moreover, That God is now trying of your Thankfulness. A very terrible Wrath is denounced against them in Deut. 28. 47. Who serve not God for the abundance of all things.
Consider moreover, That God is now trying of your Thankfulness. A very terrible Wrath is denounced against them in Deuteronomy 28. 47. Who serve not God for the abundance of all things.
God forbid that we should procure to our selves the Brand set upon that wicked man of old, In the time of his Distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD.
God forbid that we should procure to our selves the Brand Set upon that wicked man of old, In the time of his Distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD.
We that have been lately under Affliction, (particularly, under that Affliction of Sickness ) have as it were lain among the pots; God has as it were laid us by among the meanest Lumps of clay;
We that have been lately under Affliction, (particularly, under that Affliction of Sickness) have as it were lain among the pots; God has as it were laid us by among the Meanest Lumps of clay;
but O that we may now come sorth Doves, having Wings covered with Silver, and Feathers with yellow Gold! O that we may come forth of our Tryals more gracious, more Savoury, more Heavenly,
but Oh that we may now come forth Dove, having Wings covered with Silver, and Feathers with yellow Gold! Oh that we may come forth of our Trials more gracious, more Savoury, more Heavenly,
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and that the most exquisite Vitrioli• powder may not be so powerful, to make Natural gold, as the Dust of Affliction may be to make Spiritual gold of our souls.
and that the most exquisite Vitrioli• powder may not be so powerful, to make Natural gold, as the Dust of Affliction may be to make Spiritual gold of our Souls.
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Look, Look upon thy most golden Comforts, and imagine thou hearest that Voice of GOD, in Prov. 23. 5. Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? When one of the Martyrs had money proffer ` d unto him, he Refused it, saying, The Coyn is not current, in the Countrey to which I am going.
Look, Look upon thy most golden Comforts, and imagine thou Hearst that Voice of GOD, in Curae 23. 5. Wilt thou Set thine eyes upon that which is not? When one of the Martyrs had money proffer ` worser unto him, he Refused it, saying, The Coin is not current, in the Country to which I am going.
Let us come forth more Admiring of, more Affected with such things as are better than gold. The Fear of God is one of those things, Whereof tis said it Job, 28. 16. It cannot be valued with the Gold of Ophir. Let it be then our prime and cheef Study, to be daily acting of it;
Let us come forth more Admiring of, more Affected with such things as Are better than gold. The fear of God is one of those things, Whereof this said it Job, 28. 16. It cannot be valued with the Gold of Ophir. Let it be then our prime and chief Study, to be daily acting of it;
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We read of a Brazen-Serpent [ or more truly a Coper - Serpent ] marvellously useful to Israel of old, O let us now Esteem the Antitype of that Brasen or Coper Shadow,
We read of a Brazen serpent [ or more truly a Coper - Serpent ] marvellously useful to Israel of old, Oh let us now Esteem the Antitype of that Brazen or Coper Shadow,
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before the Richest Gold. The holy God has newly sent me back from the Sides of Eternity to tell you, That One CHRIST is worth ten Worlds. Tis a thing whereof you have been heretofore advised with frequent, solemn, lively Warnings, from the Eternal God:
before the Richest Gold. The holy God has newly sent me back from the Sides of Eternity to tell you, That One CHRIST is worth ten World's. This a thing whereof you have been heretofore advised with frequent, solemn, lively Warnings, from the Eternal God:
That it has been earnestly affirmed in our Hearing, A Christ is better than a Thousand Worlds, and they that sl•ight Him, will be miserable for infinitely more than ten Thousand Ages.
That it has been earnestly affirmed in our Hearing, A christ is better than a Thousand World's, and they that sl•ight Him, will be miserable for infinitely more than ten Thousand Ages.
The one and twentieth Octonary in this excellent Psalm, is a Bundle of Heavenly Affections; this two and twentieth Octonary is an Heap of Holy Petitions. There are especially Six Petitions in this last part of the Psalm.
The one and twentieth Octonary in this excellent Psalm, is a Bundle of Heavenly Affections; this two and twentieth Octonary is an Heap of Holy Petitions. There Are especially Six Petitions in this last part of the Psalm.
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In that signification it was the Choice of Sampson, Let me dy, in the Hebrew it is, Let my Soul dy with the Philistines. The Help petition'd for, has Two Things declared concerning it.
In that signification it was the Choice of Sampson, Let me die, in the Hebrew it is, Let my Soul die with the philistines. The Help petitioned for, has Two Things declared Concerning it.
While we pray to live, we should account the Praises of God to be the Cheef End of our Life, in which the Judgments of God are to be sought and used as our Help.
While we pray to live, we should account the Praises of God to be the Chief End of our Life, in which the Judgments of God Are to be sought and used as our Help.
Prop. I. The Praise of God is to be accounted the cheef end of our Life on Earth. If our Souls do live in our Bodies, if we enjoy that Life which is an Union between Soul and Body, this is to be the End of it;
Prop. I. The Praise of God is to be accounted the chief end of our Life on Earth. If our Souls do live in our Bodies, if we enjoy that Life which is an union between Soul and Body, this is to be the End of it;
It was the pious Expectation of the Psalmist, in Psal. 118. 17. I shal not dy but live, and declare the works of the Lord. This is to be the Resolution of every man.
It was the pious Expectation of the Psalmist, in Psalm 118. 17. I shall not die but live, and declare the works of the Lord. This is to be the Resolution of every man.
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Can we say, I do not dy but live? We should add, I will then declare the Praises of the Lord. The first Question that the Thoughts of men should be employed upon is, What is the Cheef End of Man? The true and Just answer To that Question is, The Cheef End of man is to glorifie God. Well, put the Question so, What is the Cheef End of Life? The Answer to that Question too will be the same; It is to glorifie God.
Can we say, I do not die but live? We should add, I will then declare the Praises of the Lord. The First Question that the Thoughts of men should be employed upon is, What is the Chief End of Man? The true and Just answer To that Question is, The Chief End of man is to Glorify God. Well, put the Question so, What is the Chief End of Life? The Answer to that Question too will be the same; It is to Glorify God.
This is the End of our Being. We are told that We have our Being in God. Of all things whatever this is then most Reasonable, that We should have our Being for God;
This is the End of our Being. We Are told that We have our Being in God. Of all things whatever this is then most Reasonable, that We should have our Being for God;
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The blessed God looks from on high upon mankind, and saith, as in Isa. 43. 21. This people have I formed for my self, they should show forth my Praise.
The blessed God looks from on high upon mankind, and Says, as in Isaiah 43. 21. This people have I formed for my self, they should show forth my Praise.
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Unto every man living, this is the Voice of God, I spare thy life, that so thou mayst live my praise. It is said in Rom. 14. 7. If we live, we are to live unto the Lord. What the Apostle saith of Eating and Drinking, may much more be said of Living; as in 1. Cor. 10. 30. It must be unto the Glory of God. God gives our Lives, God keeps our Lives,
Unto every man living, this is the Voice of God, I spare thy life, that so thou Mayest live my praise. It is said in Rom. 14. 7. If we live, we Are to live unto the Lord. What the Apostle Says of Eating and Drinking, may much more be said of Living; as in 1. Cor. 10. 30. It must be unto the Glory of God. God gives our Lives, God keeps our Lives,
at the same time He also requires this of us, Let thy life be to my pr•ise. That man makes a sacrilegious Incroachment and Invasion upon Gods Right, who makes not God•s Praise, the End of his living upon God ` s Earth.
At the same time He also requires this of us, Let thy life be to my pr•ise. That man makes a sacrilegious Encroachment and Invasion upon God's Right, who makes not God•s Praise, the End of his living upon God ` s Earth.
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It was the godly purpose of the Psalmist, in Psal. 147. 2. While I live I will praise the Lord. And a kin to this is the Right Thought, which every man should entertain, I do live, that I may praise the Lord. Hence this is one of the principal Pleas which the Saints have used in their Sup•lications for their Lives. Good Hezekiah pray'd in his Distress, Lord, let me live.
It was the godly purpose of the Psalmist, in Psalm 147. 2. While I live I will praise the Lord. And a kin to this is the Right Thought, which every man should entertain, I do live, that I may praise the Lord. Hence this is one of the principal Pleasant which the Saints have used in their Sup•lications for their Lives. Good Hezekiah prayed in his Distress, Lord, let me live.
And what was his Argument? It was that in Isa. 38. 17. 18. The Grave cannot praise thee; the living, the living, he shall praise thee. The heart of man should readily close with such an End for the life of man.
And what was his Argument? It was that in Isaiah 38. 17. 18. The Grave cannot praise thee; the living, the living, he shall praise thee. The heart of man should readily close with such an End for the life of man.
On the other side, our God saies, The Business of thy life is to magnifie Mee, to make my Praise glorious. Here now, Here the Soul of every man should fall in,
On the other side, our God Says, The Business of thy life is to magnify Me, to make my Praise glorious. Here now, Here the Soul of every man should fallen in,
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But yet they rest from some Praises, when they rest from their Labours here. The departed Saints are continually shouting, H•llelujah, Hallelujah, before the Throne of God.
But yet they rest from Some Praises, when they rest from their Labours Here. The departed Saints Are continually shouting, H•llelujah, Hallelujah, before the Throne of God.
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Charity in Giving and Forgiving to them that need it, — there is no occasion for that Charity among them that are above; they are all perfect and happy there.
Charity in Giving and Forgiving to them that need it, — there is no occasion for that Charity among them that Are above; they Are all perfect and happy there.
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We cannot fight the Battles of the Lord, and therein we cannot shew the praises of the Lord, when we are arrived at the End of our Faith the Salvation of our Souls.
We cannot fight the Battles of the Lord, and therein we cannot show the praises of the Lord, when we Are arrived At the End of our Faith the Salvation of our Souls.
Nature it self startles at the Approach of Death; Innocent Nature shivers and recoyls, when this King of Terrors is ready to lay his cold l•y hand upon us. This was Ioab 's Desire:
Nature it self startles At the Approach of Death; Innocent Nature shivers and recoils, when this King of Terrors is ready to lay his cold l•y hand upon us. This was Ioab is Desire:
that valiant Souldier, The Lord-General of Israel himself, in 1. King. 2. 28. being in cold blood under Apprehensions of Death, fled unto the Horns of the Altar, as a Sanctuary to save his Life. There is also a Sensual Desire of Life.
that valiant Soldier, The Lord-General of Israel himself, in 1. King. 2. 28. being in cold blood under Apprehensions of Death, fled unto the Horns of the Altar, as a Sanctuary to save his Life. There is also a Sensual Desire of Life.
They are like the Miser who on his Death-Bed, hugg'd his Baggs of Gold, and cry'd out, Must I leave you? Must I leave you? Their Love of their Life, comes from their love of their Flesh. This was the Rich Fools Desire, in Luc 12. 20. He wished for many Years, that he might eat and drink, and be merry here.
They Are like the Miser who on his Death-Bed, hugged his Bags of Gold, and cried out, Must I leave you? Must I leave you? Their Love of their Life, comes from their love of their Flesh. This was the Rich Fools Desire, in Luke 12. 20. He wished for many years, that he might eat and drink, and be merry Here.
They desire to live, because they desire to praise. They would live, because they would honour God in those matters & those manners for which their Lives do afford them blessed Opportunities and Advantages. Now this gracious Desire of of Life is a Regular Desire.
They desire to live, Because they desire to praise. They would live, Because they would honour God in those matters & those manners for which their Lives do afford them blessed Opportunities and Advantages. Now this gracious Desire of of Life is a Regular Desire.
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This was David 's Desire when he was visited with Sickness, when he was weak, and his Bones were pained, then said he in Psal. 6. 5. O save me, for in Death there is no Remembrance of thee, in the Grave who shall give thee thanks? Such Desires are the only right and chast Desires.
This was David is Desire when he was visited with Sickness, when he was weak, and his Bones were pained, then said he in Psalm 6. 5. Oh save me, for in Death there is no Remembrance of thee, in the Grave who shall give thee thanks? Such Desires Are the only right and chaste Desires.
It is not fit for a Christian to say, I desire to live, because I am afraid to dy. Much less is it fit for him to say, I desire my life in the world, that I may turn and wind still the Affairs of the World. But This is that which Leg•timates the Desire of Life:
It is not fit for a Christian to say, I desire to live, Because I am afraid to die. Much less is it fit for him to say, I desire my life in the world, that I may turn and wind still the Affairs of the World. But This is that which Leg•timates the Desire of Life:
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Well, Our God enquires of us, Why art thou unwilling to be taken away in the midst of thy dayes? We should have this to be our true Account of it, Because, O Lord, I am loth to be taken away in the midst of my Praise.
Well, Our God enquires of us, Why art thou unwilling to be taken away in the midst of thy days? We should have this to be our true Account of it, Because, Oh Lord, I am loath to be taken away in the midst of my Praise.
Every Child is well taught to say, The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the Rule which God hath given to instruct us how we are to glorify Him.
Every Child is well taught to say, The Scriptures of the Old and New Testament Are the Rule which God hath given to instruct us how we Are to Glorify Him.
To order a Life in a dark world, is as hard as to manage a Ship in a dark night, we are in the Dark about the Practises which our lives are to be employed in.
To order a Life in a dark world, is as hard as to manage a Ship in a dark night, we Are in the Dark about the Practises which our lives Are to be employed in.
What shall we then do that we may leave no part of our due Homage to God unperformed? The Apostle speaks fully to this Case in 2. Pet. 1. 18. We have a sure word of Prophecy, whereto ye do well to take heed,
What shall we then do that we may leave no part of our due Homage to God unperformed? The Apostle speaks Fully to this Case in 2. Pet. 1. 18. We have a sure word of Prophecy, whereto you do well to take heed,
If any man ask, How do the Scriptures of God help men in the Praises of God? Know, The Scriptures themselves give an Answer thereunto, in Psal. 19. 7, 8. The law of the Lord converts the soul, the testimonies of the Lord make wise the simple;
If any man ask, How do the Scriptures of God help men in the Praises of God? Know, The Scriptures themselves give an Answer thereunto, in Psalm 19. 7, 8. The law of the Lord converts the soul, the testimonies of the Lord make wise the simple;
What is the Use we are now to make of these things? Truly our Afflictions are to be the Help of our Devotions. It is the Call of God in Mic 6. 9. Hear the Rod.
What is the Use we Are now to make of these things? Truly our Afflictions Are to be the Help of our Devotions. It is the Call of God in Mic 6. 9. Hear the Rod.
By our Afflictions we should be helped unto more Seriousness, more Watchfulness, more Fruitfulness. Now those things are to the Praise of the glory of the grace of God.
By our Afflictions we should be helped unto more Seriousness, more Watchfulness, more Fruitfulness. Now those things Are to the Praise of the glory of the grace of God.
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What are they for? but, That we may bring forth more Fruit: and we are told in Ioh. 15. 8. Herein is my father glorified, if ye bring forth much fruit. Observe it:
What Are they for? but, That we may bring forth more Fruit: and we Are told in John 15. 8. Herein is my father glorified, if you bring forth much fruit. Observe it:
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those two things are one. Now see what the Psalmist saith, in Psal 119. 97. Tis good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn thy Statutes. This then is incumbent on us under every Affliction;
those two things Are one. Now see what the Psalmist Says, in Psalm 119. 97. This good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may Learn thy Statutes. This then is incumbent on us under every Affliction;
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Every Afflicted man should ask, How may the Sorrowes of my life promote the praises of my God? But for the Vse of these things. USE. I. Some Evil Desires are hence Rebuked and Condemned. Especially two sorts of Desires.
Every Afflicted man should ask, How may the Sorrows of my life promote the praises of my God? But for the Use of these things. USE. I. some Evil Desires Are hence Rebuked and Condemned. Especially two sorts of Desires.
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The Visions of the Lord Jesus may cause us to say humbly with aged, faithful Simeon, Lord, let thy servant depart in peace. The Chariots of Death, sent by the Lord Jesus to fetch us unto Himself should be as welcom to us,
The Visions of the Lord jesus may cause us to say humbly with aged, faithful Simeon, Lord, let thy servant depart in peace. The Chariots of Death, sent by the Lord jesus to fetch us unto Himself should be as welcome to us,
It should cause us to Rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory, when we think of the unspeakable joy and the full glory which we are going unto.
It should cause us to Rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory, when we think of the unspeakable joy and the full glory which we Are going unto.
There are holy longings and lookings of Soul, with which we may cry out, Why, why are His Churiots so long i'coming? Why tarry the Wheels thereof? But yet, Secondly, By way of Correction.
There Are holy longings and lookings of Soul, with which we may cry out, Why, why Are His Churiots so long i'coming? Why tarry the Wheels thereof? But yet, Secondly, By Way of Correction.
It hath been an Observation, that Many good and, great men sit under Elias's Iuniper tree. As culpable was the Passion of Ionah, when the Withering of a Guord had that Effect upon him in Cap. 4. 8. He wished to dy.
It hath been an Observation, that Many good and, great men fit under Elias's Juniper tree. As culpable was the Passion of Jonah, when the Withering of a Guard had that Effect upon him in Cap. 4. 8. He wished to die.
Compose these desires, O ye raging Souls; compose these Desires. Allay this Fever, this phrensy. Its not only an irreligious but an unnatural passion which you are carried away withal.
Compose these Desires, Oh you raging Souls; compose these Desires. Allay this Fever, this frenzy. Its not only an irreligious but an unnatural passion which you Are carried away withal.
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One once beholding his fine Accommodations made this Reflection thereupon, Haec faciunt invitos mori ▪, these are the things that make us unwilling to dy. Unmortified Corruptions are the causes of these desires.
One once beholding his fine Accommodations made this Reflection thereupon, Haec faciunt invitos Mori ▪, these Are the things that make us unwilling to die. Unmortified Corruptions Are the Causes of these Desires.
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Thus may the Lord well say to the Subject of these Desires, If you had rather be with your friends on earth, than with your Father in Heaven, you are not worthy to be with me at all.
Thus may the Lord well say to the Subject of these Desires, If you had rather be with your Friends on earth, than with your Father in Heaven, you Are not worthy to be with me At all.
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and hadst rather have them with thy self, to my Prejudice, than to have them with me, to thy own Bereavement, thou art not worthy to have them with me at all. Secondly.
and Hadst rather have them with thy self, to my Prejudice, than to have them with me, to thy own Bereavement, thou art not worthy to have them with me At all. Secondly.
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Many desire to live only upon this account, Some Child, or some Charge they are concerned for. They have this or that Child which they cannot believe will be well provided for,
Many desire to live only upon this account, some Child, or Some Charge they Are concerned for. They have this or that Child which they cannot believe will be well provided for,
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when they are dead; or they suspect what will become of such or such a Charge. There is indeed a Desire of Life on such a Score, which is not alwaies very severely to be found fault withal.
when they Are dead; or they suspect what will become of such or such a Charge. There is indeed a Desire of Life on such a Score, which is not always very severely to be found fault withal.
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But oftentimes there is too much Distrust in such a desire. Why cannot we venture our Families and the Concernments thereof, in the Hands of the faithful God? The Lord has said in Jer. 49. 11. Leave thy fatherless Children, I will preserve them alive.
But oftentimes there is too much Distrust in such a desire. Why cannot we venture our Families and the Concernments thereof, in the Hands of the faithful God? The Lord has said in Jer. 49. 11. Leave thy fatherless Children, I will preserve them alive.
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When Death comes with that message, Set thy Soul in order, for thou shalt dy and not live, many persons are so terrified as to be even at their wits ends. O how they groan.
When Death comes with that message, Set thy Soul in order, for thou shalt die and not live, many Persons Are so terrified as to be even At their wits ends. O how they groan.
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I cannot dy! Indeed Sinners that have not been born twice, may well tremble to dy once; no body can blame them; there is a Second Death, ready to sieze upon the forlorn souls that are not Regenerate.
I cannot die! Indeed Sinners that have not been born twice, may well tremble to die once; no body can blame them; there is a Second Death, ready to seize upon the forlorn Souls that Are not Regenerate.
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Can you not uprightly say, That if you were sure to be freed from Sin, you could be content to be struck by Death? O then, be cheerfully willing to Dy. Thy soul will no sooner pass into Eternity but it shall experience that thing in Rom. 6. 7. He that is dead is freed from Sin. It is often pretended by men, I would live because, I would be more holy before I dy. Tis well;
Can you not uprightly say, That if you were sure to be freed from since, you could be content to be struck by Death? O then, be cheerfully willing to Dy. Thy soul will no sooner pass into Eternity but it shall experience that thing in Rom. 6. 7. He that is dead is freed from Sin. It is often pretended by men, I would live Because, I would be more holy before I die. This well;
Let us not shoot beside our Mark, or live beside our End. Let us pray that we may live, and let us live that we may praise. It is the most lamentable plight in the world, that a man should spend his Life in Sinning against God, rather than in Praising of Him.
Let us not shoot beside our Mark, or live beside our End. Let us pray that we may live, and let us live that we may praise. It is the most lamentable plighted in the world, that a man should spend his Life in Sinning against God, rather than in Praising of Him.
How few of us [ Consider of in seriously ] How sew of you that are now before the Lord, ever seriously thought with your selves, What is the Errand that I am come into the world upon? Hast thou not lived above a Score of years in the world,
How few of us [ Consider of in seriously ] How sew of you that Are now before the Lord, ever seriously Thought with your selves, What is the Errand that I am come into the world upon? Hast thou not lived above a Score of Years in the world,
But more than so, Let those Desires be for the sake of your Praises; and say after the Psalmist again, in Ps. 119. 17. Deal bountifully with thy Servant that I may live and keep thy Word.
But more than so, Let those Desires be for the sake of your Praises; and say After the Psalmist again, in Ps. 119. 17. Deal bountifully with thy Servant that I may live and keep thy Word.
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Let every man often enquire, What are my Opportunities to glorify God? And let every man alwaies conclude, My Opportunities are my Treasures. Secondly.
Let every man often inquire, What Are my Opportunities to Glorify God? And let every man always conclude, My Opportunities Are my Treasures. Secondly.
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A praising Soul, is a Thriving Soul. In this consisteth Life Eternal it self, The Life of thy Soul in the Third Heaven, will be the praise of thy God for evermore. Praise God for thy Life;
A praising Soul, is a Thriving Soul. In this Consisteth Life Eternal it self, The Life of thy Soul in the Third Heaven, will be the praise of thy God for evermore. Praise God for thy Life;
But there is a Fourth Counsil which more immediately concerns that part of the Congregation which are of my own Age, and have therefore a more peculiar interest in my Loves and Cares.
But there is a Fourth Council which more immediately concerns that part of the Congregation which Are of my own Age, and have Therefore a more peculiar Interest in my Loves and Cares.
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you are stark dead in the rotten, hideous, loathsome Graves of your Unregeneracy, if you have not yet begun to order your Conversation aright, and to ponder, How may I so offer praise as to Glorify God? But is not this the deplorable Condition of many, many Young people here? Conscience do thine Office!
you Are stark dead in the rotten, hideous, loathsome Graves of your Unregeneracy, if you have not yet begun to order your Conversation aright, and to ponder, How may I so offer praise as to glorify God? But is not this the deplorable Condition of many, many Young people Here? Conscience do thine Office!
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Is not the Hour yet to come, is not the Day yet to dawn, when that young person (whom thou art the Officer of God unto) did by an hearty Covenant bind himselfe unto the Serving and the Praising of the Lord?
Is not the Hour yet to come, is not the Day yet to dawn, when that young person (whom thou art the Officer of God unto) did by an hearty Covenant bind himself unto the Serving and the Praising of the Lord?
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But what mean you, O ye inconsiderate Youths, to delay the Remembring of your Creator so? In the Language of the young Prophet, whom God sent unto the Iews of old, let me say, thus saith the Lord, Consider your waies.
But what mean you, Oh you inconsiderate Youths, to Delay the Remembering of your Creator so? In the Language of the young Prophet, whom God sent unto the Iews of old, let me say, thus Says the Lord, Consider your ways.
It hath been truly noted, That The old man has Death before his face, but the young man has Death behind his back. The stroak of Death may sooner lay you in the Dust,
It hath been truly noted, That The old man has Death before his face, but the young man has Death behind his back. The stroke of Death may sooner lay you in the Dust,
Thy Death stands, just behin• thee there with an Horrible Pole-Ax ready lifted up, saying as the Prince of old, Shall I smite them? shall I smite them? If the great God utter the word, Smite, smite, thou art gone beyond all Recovery.
Thy Death Stands, just behin• thee there with an Horrible Pole-Ax ready lifted up, saying as the Prince of old, Shall I smite them? shall I smite them? If the great God utter the word, Smite, smite, thou art gone beyond all Recovery.
and with a strong hand He then said unto me, Go, Go tell the young people of Boston, and Charlestown, that this is that which they are all expos ` d unto.
and with a strong hand He then said unto me, Go, Go tell the young people of Boston, and Charlestown, that this is that which they Are all expos ` worser unto.
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Behold I am now come in Bitterness and in the heat of my spirit, I am come to Warn you of it, That You may dy before you are aware of such a dismal Change at hand.
Behold I am now come in Bitterness and in the heat of my Spirit, I am come to Warn you of it, That You may die before you Are aware of such a dismal Change At hand.
put not off until, Tomorrow; For tis the admonition to be now set before you, in Prov. 2. 7. B•ast not thy self of Tomorrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
put not off until, Tomorrow; For this the admonition to be now Set before you, in Curae 2. 7. B•ast not thy self of Tomorrow, for thou Knowest not what a day may bring forth.
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If thou Dy before thy peace be made with God, and thy praise be given to Him, tis impossible thou shouldst escape the Vengeance of Eternal Fire; Small Chip• as well as great Logs are horribly burn••• 〈 ◊ 〉 there must thou too undergo most exquisite Anguishes,
If thou Die before thy peace be made with God, and thy praise be given to Him, this impossible thou Shouldst escape the Vengeance of Eternal Fire; Small Chip• as well as great Logs Are horribly burn••• 〈 ◊ 〉 there must thou too undergo most exquisite Anguishes,
O Consider, these Terrors of the Lord, and immediately set upon His Praises. Now that you would come to these Resolutions, before you go from the present Exercise!
Oh Consider, these Terrors of the Lord, and immediately Set upon His Praises. Now that you would come to these Resolutions, before you go from the present Exercise!
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He declares My soul desires the first ripe Fruit; and He seem'd to express as it were some Hast, for the First Fruits under the Law of Old. The Lord in a sort longs to see you serving of Him with the First Fruits of your Age, and of your Praise. He saies as in Cant. 2. 14. Let me hear thy voice, for sweet is thy voice.
He declares My soul Desires the First ripe Fruit; and He seemed to express as it were Some Hast, for the First Fruits under the Law of Old. The Lord in a sort longs to see you serving of Him with the First Fruits of your Age, and of your Praise. He Says as in Cant 2. 14. Let me hear thy voice, for sweet is thy voice.
One that owns an Orchard full of many fruitful Trees, will take a most particular and affectionate Notice of a young Tree beginning to have some little Fruit upon it:
One that owns an Orchard full of many fruitful Trees, will take a most particular and affectionate Notice of a young Tree beginning to have Some little Fruit upon it:
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Young Iosiahs will have special Comforts in this, and special Honours in another world ▪ And, yee Hearts of Adamant, are you not yet overcome to resolve, I will now praise and serve the great God! O let not your Answer be, I am almost perswaded; but become Altogether so.
Young Josiahs will have special Comforts in this, and special Honours in Another world ▪ And, ye Hearts of Adamant, Are you not yet overcome to resolve, I will now praise and serve the great God! Oh let not your Answer be, I am almost persuaded; but become Altogether so.
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