David serving his generation, or, A sermon shewing what is to be done in order to our so serving our generation as that when we dy, we shall enter into a blessed rest wherein some account is given concerning many eminent ministers of Christ at London as well as in N.E. lately gone to their rest : occasioned by the death of the Reverend Mr. John Baily, who deceased at Boston in New-England, December 12th, 1697 / by Increase Mather ...
THESE words are part of a Sermon which was Preached by Paul at Antioch, wherein he demonstrates the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, by what is written in the 16th. Psalm, where it is said, thou shalt 〈 ◊ 〉 suffer thine Holy One to see Corruption That must needs be meant either of David himself or of the Messiah: But it cannot be so affirmed of David himself, for he saw Corruption.
THESE words Are part of a Sermon which was Preached by Paul At Antioch, wherein he demonstrates the Resurrection of the Lord jesus christ, by what is written in the 16th. Psalm, where it is said, thou shalt 〈 ◊ 〉 suffer thine Holy One to see Corruption That must needs be meant either of David himself or of the Messiah: But it cannot be so affirmed of David himself, for he saw Corruption.
This is the Apostles scope and design in the words before us, which are a Compendious History of the Life and Death of David. 1. We have his Life I• was a Life of Service to his own Generation,
This is the Apostles scope and Design in the words before us, which Are a Compendious History of the Life and Death of David. 1. We have his Life I• was a Life of Service to his own Generation,
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Whereas David is here said to Serve his own Generation; That Expression may imply two things. (1.) That he Served the People who Lived in the same Age in which he Lived;
Whereas David is Here said to Serve his own Generation; That Expression may imply two things. (1.) That he Served the People who Lived in the same Age in which he Lived;
Nor can any man do Service for those that shall come into the World, after he is gone out of it, excepting what he did whilst himself was here. (2.) A Generation is sometimes taken for the Age of one man, as well as for the men of one Age.
Nor can any man do Service for those that shall come into the World, After he is gone out of it, excepting what he did while himself was Here. (2.) A Generation is sometime taken for the Age of one man, as well as for the men of one Age.
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Thus when 'tis said, David Served his own Generation, this is intended, sc. that as long as he Lived in the World, he continued to Serve those that were his Contemporaries.
Thus when it's said, David Served his own Generation, this is intended, sc. that as long as he Lived in the World, he continued to Serve those that were his Contemporaries.
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As no Servant of the Lord can Dy before the appointed time, so neither shall he Dy until he has finished all that work which God has asore determined that that man shall do.
As no Servant of the Lord can Die before the appointed time, so neither shall he Die until he has finished all that work which God has asore determined that that man shall do.
Every Servant of God is Immortal, until his work is done. (2.) The Expression imports, that the Preceptive Will of God was that according to which David acted in his Serving his own Generation.
Every Servant of God is Immortal, until his work is done. (2.) The Expression imports, that the Preceptive Will of God was that according to which David acted in his Serving his own Generation.
We hear him praying, Give me Understanding, shew me the way wherein I should go, Lord, Teach me to do thy Will, so he did Practise according to his own Prayers. Thus did David Live.
We hear him praying, Give me Understanding, show me the Way wherein I should go, Lord, Teach me to do thy Will, so he did Practise according to his own Prayers. Thus did David Live.
2. We have a description of the Death of this Faithful Servant of God, and of His People. (1.) He fell Asl•ep. That Expressi•n and Description of Death when applied to Holy men, intimates an happy Death:
2. We have a description of the Death of this Faithful Servant of God, and of His People. (1.) He fell Asl•ep. That Expressi•n and Description of Death when applied to Holy men, intimates an happy Death:
In this World (as 'tis said of Judah ) they find no rest; but Death puts an end to all their hard Service and Sufferings. (2.) He was Laid unto his Fathers.
In this World (as it's said of Judah) they find no rest; but Death puts an end to all their hard Service and Sufferings. (2.) He was Laid unto his Father's.
And in respect of his Soul, which which was carried to that Heaven, where his good Father Jesse (whom the Jews are wont to call Jessai the Righteous ) and his Fore fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were gone before.
And in respect of his Soul, which which was carried to that Heaven, where his good Father Jesse (whom the jews Are wont to call Jessai the Righteous) and his Before Father's, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were gone before.
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lity of the Soul. At the Hour of Death men pass out of this World into the World of Souls. (3.) David saw Corruption; which is to be understood not of his Spirit, but of his Body only.
lity of the Soul. At the Hour of Death men pass out of this World into the World of Souls. (3.) David saw Corruption; which is to be understood not of his Spirit, but of his Body only.
and then it corrupts, but after that •iseth again with a great addition of beauty; so it is as to the Dead Bodies of Saints, they are sown in Corruption, but raised in Incorruption.
and then it corrupts, but After that •iseth again with a great addition of beauty; so it is as to the Dead Bodies of Saints, they Are sown in Corruption, but raised in Incorruption.
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They that have not a principle of Grace in their Souls, whose bearts are not Established with Grace, either will not do that Service which the Lord requi•es of them,
They that have not a principle of Grace in their Souls, whose bearts Are not Established with Grace, either will not do that Service which the Lord requi•es of them,
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an Acceptable Sacrifice, and without Faith it is i• possible to please God. Heb. 11. 4, 6. 2. All acceptable obedience proceeds from a Principle of Sincere Love to God.
an Acceptable Sacrifice, and without Faith it is i• possible to please God. Hebrew 11. 4, 6. 2. All acceptable Obedience proceeds from a Principle of Sincere Love to God.
A small matter that proceeds from hearty love, will be accepted History t•lls us of a poor man, that when he had nothing better to give, presented to his King a Cup of cold Water, which because it was from hearty love was accepted and rewarded.
A small matter that proceeds from hearty love, will be accepted History t•lls us of a poor man, that when he had nothing better to give, presented to his King a Cup of cold Water, which Because it was from hearty love was accepted and rewarded.
This we see in Timothy of whom the Apostle writing to the Philippians, giveth this Character, For I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your stat•:
This we see in Timothy of whom the Apostle writing to the Philippians, gives this Character, For I have no man like minded, who will naturally care for your stat•:
••at is to say, not that only, but every man anothers wealth, but did himself practise accordingly I (sayes he) Please all men in all things, (he meaneth so far as in duty he was bound to) not seeking my own profit, •ut the profit of many that they may be Saved.
••at is to say, not that only, but every man another's wealth, but did himself practise accordingly I (Says he) Please all men in all things, (he means so Far as in duty he was bound to) not seeking my own profit, •ut the profit of many that they may be Saved.
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1 Cor. 10. 24, 33. He that will Serve his Generation must be willing to spend and be spent to promote the welfare of others It is reported of one of the German Princer, that he took for his device a Candle burning, with this Motto under it, Alijs Serviens, meipsum Consumo, in Serving others, I consume my self.
1 Cor. 10. 24, 33. He that will Serve his Generation must be willing to spend and be spent to promote the welfare of Others It is reported of one of the Germane Princer, that he took for his device a Candle burning, with this Motto under it, Alijs Serviens, meipsum Consumo, in Serving Others, I consume my self.
The like unto which was that of Doctor Sibs, who had for his device, a light burning with this Mott•, Praelucendo pereo; in giving light to others, I wast away.
The like unto which was that of Doctor Sibs, who had for his device, a Light burning with this Mott•, Praelucendo pereo; in giving Light to Others, I wast away.
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It was well replyed by our famous English Martyrologist, when some urged him to Subscribe certain Ecclesiastical Canons, he produced a Greek Testament, saying, I'le Subscribe to all this, with all my heart,
It was well replied by our famous English Martyrologist, when Some urged him to Subscribe certain Ecclesiastical Canonas, he produced a Greek Testament, saying, I'll Subscribe to all this, with all my heart,
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It is reported to the everlasting honour of that Christian King Alphonsus, that he read over the whole Bible with Comentaries fourteen times, that so he might be the better able to Serve his Generation,
It is reported to the everlasting honour of that Christian King Alphonsus, that he read over the Whole bible with Commentaries fourteen times, that so he might be the better able to Serve his Generation,
The Papists said concerning one of the Martyrs in Scotland, that was burnt to Death for his Religion, that the smoke of that fire infected all that it was blown upon, and made them turn Protestants.
The Papists said Concerning one of the Martyrs in Scotland, that was burned to Death for his Religion, that the smoke of that fire infected all that it was blown upon, and made them turn Protestants.
3. In order to Serving our own Generation, so as to be able to give a Comfortable account at Death, it is necessary that we should improve the Talents which God betrusteth us with, for the good of others.
3. In order to Serving our own Generation, so as to be able to give a Comfortable account At Death, it is necessary that we should improve the Talents which God betrusteth us with, for the good of Others.
and Charitable uses. 1 Tim. 6. 17, 18. Charge them that are Rich in this world, that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to Communicate.
and Charitable uses. 1 Tim. 6. 17, 18. Charge them that Are Rich in this world, that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to Communicate.
The whole Church of God is profited by one man that has Excellent gifts and parts with a Sanctified heart to improve them to the utmost for God and for his People.
The Whole Church of God is profited by one man that has Excellent Gifts and parts with a Sanctified heart to improve them to the utmost for God and for his People.
That accomplished Persom, Sir William Fitz James, by a speech in Parliament made way for the Reformation in England ▪ begun in the Reign of K. H. 8. There are some whom the Providence of God has made Rul•rs in the Common Wealth:
That accomplished Persom, Sir William Fitz James, by a speech in Parliament made Way for the Reformation in England ▪ begun in the Reign of K. H. 8. There Are Some whom the Providence of God has made Rul•rs in the Common Wealth:
And in so doing Served his Generation. 2 Sam. 8. 15. There are some that bear a Sacred Office, whose chief Employ ment is in matters wherein the Souls of men are concerned.
And in so doing Served his Generation. 2 Sam. 8. 15. There Are Some that bear a Sacred Office, whose chief Employ meant is in matters wherein the Souls of men Are concerned.
From the Prophets in Jerusalem did profaness go forth into all the Land. Jer. 23. 15. But if they are Able and Faithful men, they w•ll be great Blessings to the Generation.
From the prophets in Jerusalem did profaneness go forth into all the Land. Jer. 23. 15. But if they Are Able and Faithful men, they w•ll be great Blessings to the Generation.
therefore when he was Sick of the Sickness whereof he Dyed, the King himself wept over him, saying, O my Father my Father, the Chariots of Israel and the Horsemen thereof! 2 King.
Therefore when he was Sick of the Sickness whereof he Died, the King himself wept over him, saying, Oh my Father my Father, the Chariots of Israel and the Horsemen thereof! 2 King.
13. 14. intimating that his Death would make as sore Breach upon the Land, as if the Chariots and Horsemen by whom they were defended, should be removed from them.
13. 14. intimating that his Death would make as soar Breach upon the Land, as if the Chariots and Horsemen by whom they were defended, should be removed from them.
he is an inexpressible Blessing to the Generation. One Justin Martyr, by writing an Apology for Christians, was a Blessing to all the Churches throughout the Roman Empire.
he is an inexpressible Blessing to the Generation. One Justin Martyr, by writing an Apology for Christians, was a Blessing to all the Churches throughout the Roman Empire.
The Ministers of the Gospel are by the Lord Jesus Christ himself resembled unto Stars, Rev. 1. 20. The Seven Stars are the Angels of the Seven Churches.
The Ministers of the Gospel Are by the Lord jesus christ himself resembled unto Stars, Rev. 1. 20. The Seven Stars Are the Angels of the Seven Churches.
As the Sta•s are common Blessings to a•l the World, so are they They are the Salt of the Earth Mat. 5. 14. should there be but one Age in which were no Faithful Ministers o• Christ, the whole World would purify for want of this Spiritual Salt by which Generations a•e preserved from Corruption.
As the Sta•s Are Common Blessings to a•l the World, so Are they They Are the Salt of the Earth Mathew 5. 14. should there be but one Age in which were no Faithful Ministers o• christ, the Whole World would purify for want of this Spiritual Salt by which Generations a•e preserved from Corruption.
All these Talents did he use for the benefit ▪ of his own Generation. There are none but they have some Talent or other whereby they may be Serviceable.
All these Talents did he use for the benefit ▪ of his own Generation. There Are none but they have Some Talon or other whereby they may be Serviceable.
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Tho men in Publick Place have greater Talents than others, nevertheless, they that sustain only a Private Capacity, are for all that in a Capacity to Serve ▪ the Generation which they are of.
Tho men in Public Place have greater Talents than Others, nevertheless, they that sustain only a Private Capacity, Are for all that in a Capacity to Serve ▪ the Generation which they Are of.
In the Dayes of Noah, the Crying Sin of the Old World was Sensuality. The World was Drowned in Sensual Lusts, while the Flood came and Drowned them all.
In the Days of Noah, the Crying since of the Old World was Sensuality. The World was Drowned in Sensual Lustiest, while the Flood Come and Drowned them all.
When the Children of Israel were in the Wilderness, the sin which they were chi•sty guilty of was Unbelief and Murmurings, the fruit of their Unbelief:
When the Children of Israel were in the Wilderness, the since which they were chi•sty guilty of was Unbelief and Murmurings, the fruit of their Unbelief:
The Prophets Haggai and Zechary, whose Ministry was blessed to the Conversion of not a few in that Generation, did thereby do singular Service for God and for them.
The prophets Chaggai and Zechariah, whose Ministry was blessed to the Conversion of not a few in that Generation, did thereby doe singular Service for God and for them.
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What Service did Luther & Mal••ctho•, do for Germany? Zuinglius for Switzerland, Calvin and Beza, for Geneva & France? Kno• for Scotland. And the Reformers in the Dayes of K. Edw. the 6th. for England? As there are the special Sins of the Times to •e Testified against,
What Service did Luther & Mal••ctho•, do for Germany? Zwingli for Switzerland, calvin and Beza, for Geneva & France? Kno• for Scotland. And the Reformers in the Days of K. Edward the 6th. for England? As there Are the special Sins of the Times to •e Testified against,
There is that which is called the present Truth. 2 Pet. 1. 12 ▪ In the Apostles Dayes, the present Truth was, That Jesus of Nazareth is the promised Messiah, the Son of God,
There is that which is called the present Truth. 2 Pet. 1. 12 ▪ In the Apostles Days, the present Truth was, That jesus of Nazareth is the promised Messiah, the Son of God,
The Holy Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ by Preaching and Propagating •hat Glorious Truth throughout the World, Served their own Generation according to the Will of God.
The Holy Apostles of the Lord jesus christ by Preaching and Propagating •hat Glorious Truth throughout the World, Served their own Generation according to the Will of God.
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After that Christianity had pre•a•ed and triumphed over Judaism and Heatheni•m, the great Truth most opposed in the World, was that which concerns the Eternal Deity of Jesus Christ the Son of God.
After that Christianity had pre•a•ed and triumphed over Judaism and Heatheni•m, the great Truth most opposed in the World, was that which concerns the Eternal Deity of jesus christ the Son of God.
and got head, and then the Truths which concern the Offices of Christ were invaded and violated by the Man of ▪ Sin. There have been many ▪ Confessors and Martyrs, whom the Lord Jesus has raised up in the last Ages of the World, who by their Preaching, Writing,
and god head, and then the Truths which concern the Offices of christ were invaded and violated by the Man of ▪ Sin. There have been many ▪ Confessors and Martyrs, whom the Lord jesus has raised up in the last Ages of the World, who by their Preaching, Writing,
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and Sufferings, have born witness to the Truth relating to the Prophetical Office of Christ, in asserting the perfection and fulness of the Scripture, against all Traditions and Canons devised by men;
and Sufferings, have born witness to the Truth relating to the Prophetical Office of christ, in asserting the perfection and fullness of the Scripture, against all Traditions and Canonas devised by men;
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and to the Priestly Office of Christ, in maintaining Justifica•ion by the alone merit of that one Sacrifice of the Humane Nature of Christ, but once offered;
and to the Priestly Office of christ, in maintaining Justifica•ion by the alone merit of that one Sacrifice of the Humane Nature of christ, but once offered;
The Truths of this Age wherein it has been the Will of God that our Lot should be cast, are those which concern the Kingly Office and Power of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Truths of this Age wherein it has been the Will of God that our Lot should be cast, Are those which concern the Kingly Office and Power of the Lord jesus christ.
Wherefore notwithstanding too many of this Generation, who are lamentably Degenerated from the Principles and Spirit of their Fathers and Grandfathers, will rage at it, we cannot easily do a better Service,
Wherefore notwithstanding too many of this Generation, who Are lamentably Degenerated from the Principles and Spirit of their Father's and Grandfathers, will rage At it, we cannot Easily do a better Service,
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The Apostle therefore speaks, as in Heb. 12. 1 Seeing we are compassed about with so great a Cloud of Witnesses, let us run with Patience the race that is set before us.
The Apostle Therefore speaks, as in Hebrew 12. 1 Seeing we Are compassed about with so great a Cloud of Witnesses, let us run with Patience the raze that is Set before us.
Doubtless the words allude to the Cloud in the Wilderness by which the Children of Israel were directed in the way to Canaan. That Cloud had a dark side, and a light side.
Doubtless the words allude to the Cloud in the Wilderness by which the Children of Israel were directed in the Way to Canaan. That Cloud had a dark side, and a Light side.
The Egyptians looked only on the dark side of the Cloud, & so perished. The Israelites looked on the bright side of the Cloud, and were Saved. But so it is here:
The egyptians looked only on the dark side of the Cloud, & so perished. The Israelites looked on the bright side of the Cloud, and were Saved. But so it is Here:
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how faithful he was as to the general course of his life in the World, Not turning as•de from any thing the Lord Commanded him all the dayes of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.
how faithful he was as to the general course of his life in the World, Not turning as•de from any thing the Lord Commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.
So we ▪ should take the Prophets for an Example of Servic••bleness in their Generations ▪ We should consider how the holy Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ Served thei• Generation, according to the will of God, and take Patern by them.
So we ▪ should take the prophets for an Exampl of Servic••bleness in their Generations ▪ We should Consider how the holy Apostles of the Lord jesus christ Served thei• Generation, according to the will of God, and take Pattern by them.
they are come to the end of their Conversation in this World ▪ they have done all the Service that it was the Will of God they should do in & for their Generation.
they Are come to the end of their Conversation in this World ▪ they have done all the Service that it was the Will of God they should do in & for their Generation.
Now their Survivers must Remember them and their Graces, so as to imitate them The best remembrance of a departed Minister, is to imitate his Virtues and Graces.
Now their Survivers must remember them and their Graces, so as to imitate them The best remembrance of a departed Minister, is to imitate his Virtues and Graces.
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but mo•e than to any of them, we must be Looking to Jesus. Heb. •2 ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 No oth•r man, no not the best Apostl• is to be imitated in every thing ▪ We may not follow Peter himself,
but mo•e than to any of them, we must be Looking to jesus. Hebrew •2 ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 No oth•r man, no not the best Apostl• is to be imitated in every thing ▪ We may not follow Peter himself,
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Never man did so much good in the world, as the Man Christ Jesus did ▪ It is said of him, He went about d•ing good ▪ Act. 10. 38. And he said of himself, The Son of Man came to Minister,
Never man did so much good in the world, as the Man christ jesus did ▪ It is said of him, He went about d•ing good ▪ Act. 10. 38. And he said of himself, The Son of Man Come to Minister,
That so we may be both directed and quickened in Serving our Generation according to the will of God, it will be profitable for us, to have our Eyes upon the most Holy Examples.
That so we may be both directed and quickened in Serving our Generation according to the will of God, it will be profitable for us, to have our Eyes upon the most Holy Examples.
There are Meditations, which did we often entertain them in our minds, they would be a means to awaken us unto constant and utmost endeavours to do all the good we can whilst we remain in this World e. g. Let us alwayes remember what Eyes are upon us.
There Are Meditations, which did we often entertain them in our minds, they would be a means to awaken us unto constant and utmost endeavours to do all the good we can while we remain in this World e. g. Let us always Remember what Eyes Are upon us.
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They observe how we acquit our selves, and if we Serve God and our Generation as we ought to do, they will come in as Witnesses of our Fidelity at the last day.
They observe how we acquit our selves, and if we Serve God and our Generation as we ought to do, they will come in as Witnesses of our Fidis At the last day.
He said to every one of the Churches, I know thy workes: and to the Minister in the Church of Thyatira, He said, I know thy Service. Rev. 2 19. And the Eyes of God are upon us.
He said to every one of the Churches, I know thy works: and to the Minister in the Church of Thyatira, He said, I know thy Service. Rev. 2 19. And the Eyes of God Are upon us.
All this does the Apostle intimate to Timothy, as that which should make him the more careful to attend the Service he was called unto with utmost diligence and Fidelity. 1 Tim. 5 21. I charge thee before God,
All this does the Apostle intimate to Timothy, as that which should make him the more careful to attend the Service he was called unto with utmost diligence and Fidis. 1 Tim. 5 21. I charge thee before God,
and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Elect Angel•• It is reported of a •aithful Minister of Christ, that there was written on the walls of his Study, Deu• videt, Angeli adstant, Conscientia testabitur.
and the Lord jesus christ, and the Elect Angel•• It is reported of a •aithful Minister of christ, that there was written on the walls of his Study, Deu• videt, Angeli adstant, Conscientia testabitur.
All the Angels in Heaven think so ▪ Heb. 1. 14. Are they not all Ministring Spirits, sent forth to Minister for them who shall be heirs of Salvation ▪ The holy Angels do by the will of God, Service for the World, but especially for the Elect;
All the Angels in Heaven think so ▪ Hebrew 1. 14. are they not all Ministering Spirits, sent forth to Minister for them who shall be Heirs of Salvation ▪ The holy Angels do by the will of God, Service for the World, but especially for the Elect;
Luthers highest ambition was that he might be a Servan• of the Church, and was most willing to Dy, might his Death prove beneficial to the Church of God. Modo nec moriente floreat Ecclesia.
Luthers highest ambition was that he might be a Servan• of the Church, and was most willing to Die, might his Death prove beneficial to the Church of God. Modo nec Moriente floreat Ecclesia.
Gen. 50. 20. Josiah was a Serviceable man, and when he was by an immature death snatched away, the Prophet Jeremy lamented for him, and in their Lamentations, that is to say, in their funeral Elegies, they speak of Josiah to this day ▪ 2 Chron ▪ 35. 25. S•even, the Pro•o Martyr for Christ, was a Serviceable man,
Gen. 50. 20. Josiah was a Serviceable man, and when he was by an immature death snatched away, the Prophet Jeremiah lamented for him, and in their Lamentations, that is to say, in their funeral Elegies, they speak of Josiah to this day ▪ 2 Chronicles ▪ 35. 25. S•even, the Pro•o Martyr for christ, was a Serviceable man,
and all Judah and the Inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour at his death. 2 Chron ▪ 32 ▪ 3•. Jehojada the Priest had been an Eminent ▪ Servant of his Generation;
and all Judah and the Inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour At his death. 2 Chronicles ▪ 32 ▪ 3•. Jehoiada the Priest had been an Eminent ▪ Servant of his Generation;
and he will be sure to reward whatever Service we have done according to the Will •f God. Rev. 22. 12 Behold I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his works shall be:
and he will be sure to reward whatever Service we have done according to the Will •f God. Rev. 22. 12 Behold I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his works shall be:
If he that has given a cup of cold water to a Disciple shall be rewarded, what a glorious reward shall that man have, who has been instrumental to the Conversion and Salvation of many Souls.
If he that has given a cup of cold water to a Disciple shall be rewarded, what a glorious reward shall that man have, who has been instrumental to the Conversion and Salvation of many Souls.
It was once the 〈 … 〉pression of a Dying Minister, We Serve a good Master, who will pardon our imperfections, a•• 〈 ◊ 〉 us great Wages for a little Service.
It was once the 〈 … 〉pression of a Dying Minister, We Serve a good Master, who will pardon our imperfections, a•• 〈 ◊ 〉 us great Wages for a little Service.
I 〈 … 〉 more ▪ over consider, That we have but a little time to Serve our Generation in ▪ it is but whilst •i•e continues, that we can do any ▪ S•rvice ▪ •here Is no work in the Grave whither we are all • going apace;
I 〈 … 〉 more ▪ over Consider, That we have but a little time to Serve our Generation in ▪ it is but while •i•e continues, that we can do any ▪ S•rvice ▪ •here Is no work in the Grave whither we Are all • going apace;
It would be much better for him to Dy, and go to Heaven, than to abide longer in this woful World ▪ only that as long as we are alive, we may do that Service for God and his people, which after Death cannot be done by us:
It would be much better for him to Die, and go to Heaven, than to abide longer in this woeful World ▪ only that as long as we Are alive, we may do that Service for God and his people, which After Death cannot be done by us:
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Therefore are we to thank God for continuing our lives ▪ Excellent was the Speech and Spirit of our English Josiah (as he is commonly and deservedly called) King Edward 6. who after he had promoted the Building of Christ Church Hospital,
Therefore Are we to thank God for Continuing our lives ▪ Excellent was the Speech and Spirit of our English Josiah (as he is commonly and deservedly called) King Edward 6. who After he had promoted the Building of christ Church Hospital,
& contributed liberally, in the presence of his Council, Lifting his Eyes to Heaven, said, O Lord God, I thank thee, in that thou hast spared my life to do this Service for thy Name before I Dy. Two days after which he dyed, having in a few years done wonderful Service for God and for his People.
& contributed liberally, in the presence of his Council, Lifting his Eyes to Heaven, said, Oh Lord God, I thank thee, in that thou hast spared my life to do this Service for thy Name before I Dy. Two days After which he died, having in a few Years done wondered Service for God and for his People.
So there are little places (and some considerable ones too) in New-England, that have no Breasts, no Ministers from whom they may receive the sincere milk of the Word.
So there Are little places (and Some considerable ones too) in New england, that have no Breasts, no Ministers from whom they may receive the sincere milk of the Word.
What shall be done for them? There are some especially in this Town of Boston, who have Contributed liberally unto so good a Work, by which they have done a real Service for Christ,
What shall be done for them? There Are Some especially in this Town of Boston, who have Contributed liberally unto so good a Work, by which they have done a real Service for christ,
as for the Gospellizing of Heathen Indians, so of Heath•nish English, we shall do an acceptable Service in our Generation ▪ Let me also say ▪ That the Welfare both o• this present,
as for the Gospellizing of Heathen Indians, so of Heath•nish English, we shall do an acceptable Service in our Generation ▪ Let me also say ▪ That the Welfare both o• this present,
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and of succeeding Generations, is very much conc•rned in the Establishment of the Colledge, which is the Fountain from whence must slow those Streams which will make glad the City of God.
and of succeeding Generations, is very much conc•rned in the Establishment of the College, which is the Fountain from whence must slow those Streams which will make glad the city of God.
we may be instrumental to make Generations happy ▪ Whoever shall be instrumental in obtaining so great a Good, will do a singular Service both for the present,
we may be instrumental to make Generations happy ▪ Whoever shall be instrumental in obtaining so great a Good, will do a singular Service both for the present,
and After Generations ▪ What a doleful Case had New-England been in before this day, had it not been for that Blessed Nursery, almost all the Churches being supplied from thence.
and After Generations ▪ What a doleful Case had New england been in before this day, had it not been for that Blessed Nursery, almost all the Churches being supplied from thence.
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than by taking effectual care that the Tutors there be such as shall make Conscience to Establish the Young Scholars in those Holy Principles of Truth,
than by taking effectual care that the Tutors there be such as shall make Conscience to Establish the Young Scholars in those Holy Principles of Truth,
We see that no Eminency of Usefulness can keep men out of the Grave. A David that Serveth his Generation with the greatest industry and fidelity, must fall asleep, and see Corruption.
We see that no Eminency of Usefulness can keep men out of the Grave. A David that Serves his Generation with the greatest industry and Fidis, must fallen asleep, and see Corruption.
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I forbear to speak of a Brother of mine, who had his Education in this Colledge, and after that Served his Generation in the Work of the Gospel for the space of Forty Seven Years in England, Holland and Ireland; and now he is Fallen asleep.
I forbear to speak of a Brother of mine, who had his Education in this College, and After that Served his Generation in the Work of the Gospel for the Molle of Forty Seven years in England, Holland and Ireland; and now he is Fallen asleep.
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An ingenious Writer on occasion of many Ministers Dying in the same year, observes, That when a Generation of Contemporary persons begins to Crack, it quic•ly falls.
an ingenious Writer on occasion of many Ministers Dying in the same year, observes, That when a Generation of Contemporary Persons begins to Crac, it quic•ly falls.
And I remember that Twenty years ago, an Eminent Person in London, sent me a Catalogue of no less then Forty Two Ministers belonging to that City, who Dyed in the space of about ten years.
And I Remember that Twenty Years ago, an Eminent Person in London, sent me a Catalogue of no less then Forty Two Ministers belonging to that city, who Died in the Molle of about ten Years.
In the Neighbouring Colony, no longer since than the last month, that Serviceable Hooker, (who was the worthy Son of a most worthy Father) is gone to his Rest. He was eminently Useful on more accoun•s than one.
In the Neighbouring Colony, no longer since than the last Monn, that Serviceable Hooker, (who was the worthy Son of a most worthy Father) is gone to his Rest. He was eminently Useful on more accoun•s than one.
The Lord Jesus Christ had made him a Pillar in the Temple of his God: (And without Envy be it spoken) there is not a greater Pillar remaining in all the House of God throughout that Jurisdiction.
The Lord jesus christ had made him a Pillar in the Temple of his God: (And without Envy be it spoken) there is not a greater Pillar remaining in all the House of God throughout that Jurisdiction.
The manner of his Death was very much like unto that of our Precious and forever famous Juel, whom Death found in the Pulpit Preaching to a Congregation at Laco•k in Wiltshi•e ▪ I observe that many Super eminent Ministers of the Gospel have dyed suddenly:
The manner of his Death was very much like unto that of our Precious and forever famous Jewel, whom Death found in the Pulpit Preaching to a Congregation At Laco•k in Wiltshi•e ▪ I observe that many Super eminent Ministers of the Gospel have died suddenly:
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Mr Hollingsworth in Manchester, Mr. W•lls and Mr. Pledger in London: And when a few years since, I Sojourned in that City, Mr. H•rst (my dear friend) and Mr. John Oakes, (faithful and eminent Ministers of Christ both of them) were taken il• in the Pulpit, from thence carried home and dyed suddenly.
Mr Hollingsworth in Manchester, Mr. W•lls and Mr. Pledger in London: And when a few Years since, I Sojourned in that city, Mr. H•rst (my dear friend) and Mr. John oaks, (faithful and eminent Ministers of christ both of them) were taken il• in the Pulpit, from thence carried home and died suddenly.
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It was an honour and a favour from God to them, that they were found so doing. Mr Capel, Mr. Vines, and Mr. Gouge, (that Eminent Servant of his Generation, who was the Son of famous Doctor Gouge, and in Exemplary Piety not inferiour to his Father (all these (honourable men of God) dyed in their sleep, on a Lords day night:
It was an honour and a favour from God to them, that they were found so doing. Mr Capel, Mr. Vines, and Mr. Gouge, (that Eminent Servant of his Generation, who was the Son of famous Doctor Gouge, and in Exemplary Piety not inferior to his Father (all these (honourable men of God) died in their sleep, on a lords day night:
No longer since then the last Week, another Faithful Ambassador of Christ is called Home, who if he had been Living, and in Health, should have spoken in the Name of the Lord here this day.
No longer since then the last Week, Another Faithful Ambassador of christ is called Home, who if he had been Living, and in Health, should have spoken in the Name of the Lord Here this day.
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It is said in Prov. 10. 7. the memory of the Just is blessed, which words the Jews constantly apply to their Dead Deceased Friends that have been of eminent Use among them.
It is said in Curae 10. 7. the memory of the Just is blessed, which words the jews constantly apply to their Dead Deceased Friends that have been of eminent Use among them.
He endured a sore Imprisonment in Limrick in Ireland, for his bearing witness unto the present Truth, which the Lord would have his Servants in this Generation to stand up for.
He endured a soar Imprisonment in Limerick in Ireland, for his bearing witness unto the present Truth, which the Lord would have his Servants in this Generation to stand up for.
And on that account (as our Fathers, & we our selves, some of us did) he became Subject unto a Voluntary Exile into these goings down of the Sun. I have been informed, that the unhappy man, who was the chief Instrument and Instigator of his Imprisonment in Limrick, was afterwards himself by the Papists made a Prisoner there,
And on that account (as our Father's, & we our selves, Some of us did) he became Subject unto a Voluntary Exile into these goings down of the Sun. I have been informed, that the unhappy man, who was the chief Instrument and Instigator of his Imprisonment in Limerick, was afterwards himself by the Papists made a Prisoner there,
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When his Ministry found great acceptance in the World, his Soul would tremble lest haply his Reward should be (like that of the Pharisees) only a Reputation amongst men in this World.
When his Ministry found great acceptance in the World, his Soul would tremble lest haply his Reward should be (like that of the Pharisees) only a Reputation among men in this World.
And at the day of Judgment (which the Lord hasten) we shall no doubt see verified in him that Scripture in Daniel, where it is said, They that turn many to Righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever.
And At the day of Judgement (which the Lord hasten) we shall no doubt see verified in him that Scripture in daniel, where it is said, They that turn many to Righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever.
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