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A Funeral Sermon. 1 COR. 7. 30. And they that weep as though they wept not.
A Funeral Sermon. 1 COR. 7. 30. And they that weep as though they wept not.
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I Shall insist upon that Clause at this time. In it I shall observe, 1. A Concession.
I Shall insist upon that Clause At this time. In it I shall observe, 1. A Concession.
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He grants them some kind of Sorrow and Grief. 2. A Correction. He moderateth it. 1. He grants them some kind of Sorrow, in that he puts Weeping for Adversity; the Affection for the Condition; the Effects for the Cause;
He grants them Some kind of Sorrow and Grief. 2. A Correction. He moderateth it. 1. He grants them Some kind of Sorrow, in that he puts Weeping for Adversity; the Affection for the Condition; the Effects for the Cause;
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as allowing them an holy Sensibleness of their Misery, they that weep. Then he correcteth and moderateth this Sorrow, as if they wept not, because he will not trust such a dangerous Weapon in their own Hands,
as allowing them an holy Sensibleness of their Misery, they that weep. Then he Correcteth and moderateth this Sorrow, as if they wept not, Because he will not trust such a dangerous Weapon in their own Hands,
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and leave the Corinthians to the Vileness and Waywardness of their own Affections; though I allow you to weep, yet 'tis as if you wept not. The Points are two. I.
and leave the Corinthians to the Vileness and Waywardness of their own Affections; though I allow you to weep, yet it's as if you wept not. The Points Are two. I.
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That God alloweth, yea requireth of his People some Sorrow and Sensibleness of their Condition.
That God alloweth, yea requires of his People Some Sorrow and Sensibleness of their Condition.
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II. That the Heart must be so managed under this Sorrow, that we may be said not to weep, rather than to weep, at the same time;
II That the Heart must be so managed under this Sorrow, that we may be said not to weep, rather than to weep, At the same time;
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it must be with such Moderation. Or thus;
it must be with such Moderation. Or thus;
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Christians should so sorrow under the Sense of their Condition, as if they did not sorrow.
Christians should so sorrow under the Sense of their Condition, as if they did not sorrow.
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I shall speak briefly of both these.
I shall speak briefly of both these.
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Doct. I. God requireth and alloweth some Sorrow: They that weep. I shall, 1st. shew you that God doth so.Doct. I God requires and alloweth Some Sorrow: They that weep. I shall, 1st. show you that God does so.
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2dly. Shew you what this Sorrow is.2dly. Show you what this Sorrow is.
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1. To prove that so it is, I will not stand to instance Places of Scripture in a Point so familiar. The Reasons are;
1. To prove that so it is, I will not stand to instance Places of Scripture in a Point so familiar. The Reasons Are;
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1st. This is the End why we have Affections, that they may be exercised in their Season.1st. This is the End why we have Affections, that they may be exercised in their Season.
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God hath planted in every Man Affections sutable to every Condition in which he placeth him.
God hath planted in every Man Affections suitable to every Condition in which he places him.
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It is said, the Stars in their Order fought against Sisera; so Affections. We have Joy for Prosperity, Sorrow for Adversity.
It is said, the Stars in their Order fought against Sisera; so Affections. We have Joy for Prosperity, Sorrow for Adversity.
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What did God mean, to give us such contrary Affections, if not that they should be acted in their Order and Time? that these Affections should,
What did God mean, to give us such contrary Affections, if not that they should be acted in their Order and Time? that these Affections should,
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like the Spokes, turn with the Wheel of Providence? And therefore God complaineth much,
like the Spokes, turn with the Wheel of Providence? And Therefore God Complaineth much,
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as if he were frustrated of his End, when we do not answer Providence by an Exercise of those Affections that are sutable to it;
as if he were frustrated of his End, when we do not answer Providence by an Exercise of those Affections that Are suitable to it;
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as Ier. 5. 3. I have smitten them, and they have not grieved. God wondereth they should be so unnatural, as not to grieve when stricken by him. So for Mercy;
as Jeremiah 5. 3. I have smitten them, and they have not grieved. God wondereth they should be so unnatural, as not to grieve when stricken by him. So for Mercy;
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Hos. 11. 3. I taught Ephraim to go, taking them by their Arms; but they knew not that I healed them: Hos. 11. 3. I taught Ephraim to go, taking them by their Arms; but they knew not that I healed them:
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that is, they were not sensible of it, did not take notice, and were not sutably affected with the Love of God:
that is, they were not sensible of it, did not take notice, and were not suitably affected with the Love of God:
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They are ranked among the rest of Men that are under their natural Condition, who are NONLATINALPHABET, without natural Affection;
They Are ranked among the rest of Men that Are under their natural Condition, who Are, without natural Affection;
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to be flinted, hornyhearted, such as have no Smartness, no Quickness of Affection;
to be flinted, hornyhearted, such as have no Smartness, no Quickness of Affection;
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especially when the Misery is of such a Nature, that near Friends are taken from us, is very displeasing to God.
especially when the Misery is of such a Nature, that near Friends Are taken from us, is very displeasing to God.
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2dly. Because that due Exercise of Sorrow under Affliction is very serviceable and beneficial to the Soul: (1.) To help spiritual Duties.2dly. Because that due Exercise of Sorrow under Affliction is very serviceable and beneficial to the Soul: (1.) To help spiritual Duties.
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Anima nunquam melius agit, quam ex impetu insignis alicujus affectus: The Soul works best when it hath the Advantage of an Affection.Anima Never Better agit, quam ex impetu insignis alicujus affectus: The Soul works best when it hath the Advantage of an Affection.
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When the Soul is made better by the Bitterness of Grief we feel, and the Soul maketh the Affection of Sorrow to be Vehiculum, a kind of a Chariot to carry on the Work of Repentance;
When the Soul is made better by the Bitterness of Grief we feel, and the Soul makes the Affection of Sorrow to be Vehiculum, a kind of a Chariot to carry on the Work of Repentance;
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Ier. 2. 19. Know and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God. Jeremiah 2. 19. Know and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God.
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When the Iron is hot, if you strike in, you may get good; take the Advantage of your Hearts under your Sorrows. 3dly. To make it serious.
When the Iron is hight, if you strike in, you may get good; take the Advantage of your Hearts under your Sorrows. 3dly. To make it serious.
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Sorrows gather the Soul together, and make it more it self: A Man cometh to himself in his Grief.
Sorrows gather the Soul together, and make it more it self: A Man comes to himself in his Grief.
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Usually God taketh this Course with his People; though they begin in the Flesh, they end in the Spirit.
Usually God Takes this Course with his People; though they begin in the Flesh, they end in the Spirit.
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Sorrow maketh Reason to stand still.
Sorrow makes Reason to stand still.
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Solomon speaketh of bethinking themselves in the Land of their Afflictions, 1 Kings 8. 57. Jolly Persons are slight, never think upon any thing.Solomon speaks of bethinking themselves in the Land of their Afflictions, 1 Kings 8. 57. Jolly Persons Are slight, never think upon any thing.
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Those that wallowed in Pleasures did put far away the Day of the Lord, Amos 6. 3. Till the Prodigal was tamed by outward Grief and Want, he never had Thoughts of returning.
Those that wallowed in Pleasures did put Far away the Day of the Lord, Amos 6. 3. Till the Prodigal was tamed by outward Grief and Want, he never had Thoughts of returning.
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They that did not grieve when God struck them, Ier. 5. 3. refused to receive Correction.
They that did not grieve when God struck them, Jeremiah 5. 3. refused to receive Correction.
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The more sorrowful the Mind is, the more serious.
The more sorrowful the Mind is, the more serious.
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Sorrow drieth up all those swimming Thoughts and pleasing Imaginations, by which Men drive away their Time, and divert their Care:
Sorrow drieth up all those swimming Thoughts and pleasing Imaginations, by which Men drive away their Time, and divert their Care:
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and therefore there is a great deal of Benefit comes by it; it puts the Soul in an advantagious way of receiving Good.
and Therefore there is a great deal of Benefit comes by it; it puts the Soul in an advantageous Way of receiving Good.
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4thly. This would double the Affliction, not to grieve for such things as nearly touch us.4thly. This would double the Affliction, not to grieve for such things as nearly touch us.
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To break the Bent and Course of Nature is dangerous. Affections, when strongly stirred, must have their Exercise, for fear of greater Harms.
To break the Bent and Course of Nature is dangerous. Affections, when strongly stirred, must have their Exercise, for Fear of greater Harms.
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It is an Ease sometimes to mourn:
It is an Ease sometime to mourn:
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Strangled Grief choaks the Heart: 1 Sam. 25. 37. Nabal 's Heart became as a Stone within him,
Strangled Grief chokes the Heart: 1 Sam. 25. 37. Nabal is Heart became as a Stone within him,
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when he heard Tidings that mightily affected him; it had been better he had wept and mourned.
when he herd Tidings that mightily affected him; it had been better he had wept and mourned.
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As Chirurgeons first let the Sore soften, before they begin to draw it.
As Chirurgeons First let the Soar soften, before they begin to draw it.
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Iob 2. 13. Iob 's Friends said not a Word to him the first seven Days, for they saw that his Grief was great: Job 2. 13. Job is Friends said not a Word to him the First seven Days, for they saw that his Grief was great:
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They let Sorrow have its Course for a while. Stop Floods in their full Career, and they rage and swell.
They let Sorrow have its Course for a while. Stop Floods in their full Career, and they rage and swell.
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When the Death of a near Friend hath opened the Sluces, let the Waters play a little in the Channel, till it be calmer.
When the Death of a near Friend hath opened the Sluices, let the Waters play a little in the Channel, till it be calmer.
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Passions spend and tire themselves in their Exercise. Grief is sometimes eased by the Expression of it.
Passion spend and tire themselves in their Exercise. Grief is sometime eased by the Expression of it.
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There is Reason too for it, if that of Cardan be true, that an heavy Heart is eased by nothing so much as by Sighs and Tears;
There is Reason too for it, if that of Cardan be true, that an heavy Heart is eased by nothing so much as by Sighs and Tears;
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because Tears empty the Head of some Vapours with which it is surcharged, and Sighs lighten the Heart of some fuliginous Damps that oppress it.
Because Tears empty the Head of Some Vapours with which it is surcharged, and Sighs lighten the Heart of Some fuliginous Damps that oppress it.
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These are Nature's Offers for Ease. You see the Reasons. 2. What Grief and Sorrow this is that God alloweth and approveth.
These Are Nature's Offers for Ease. You see the Reasons. 2. What Grief and Sorrow this is that God alloweth and approveth.
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What is sinful Grief I shall shew you in the next Point: here what is lawful and required. I answer; Not every Sorrow:
What is sinful Grief I shall show you in the next Point: Here what is lawful and required. I answer; Not every Sorrow:
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For there is NONLATINALPHABET, as well as NONLATINALPHABET; a godly Sorrow, and a worldly Sorrow; 2 Cor. 7. 10. Godly Sorrow worketh Repentance to Salvation, not to be repented of;
For there is, as well as; a godly Sorrow, and a worldly Sorrow; 2 Cor. 7. 10. Godly Sorrow works Repentance to Salvation, not to be repented of;
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but the Sorrow of the World worketh Death. In the general it must be a godly Sorrow. In these Respects;but the Sorrow of the World works Death. In the general it must be a godly Sorrow. In these Respects;
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(1.) You must see somewhat of God in the Affliction.
(1.) You must see somewhat of God in the Affliction.
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It is a Motive this on both Hands, both to Sensibleness and Patience, that it is from God:
It is a Motive this on both Hands, both to Sensibleness and Patience, that it is from God:
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Heb. 12. 5. My Son, despise not thou the Chastening of the Lord; because it is from God.Hebrew 12. 5. My Son, despise not thou the Chastening of the Lord; Because it is from God.
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A Man slights every ordinary Chance; but when it is from God, then it worketh more effectual upon the Spirit:
A Man slights every ordinary Chance; but when it is from God, then it works more effectual upon the Spirit:
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As we see in the case of the Philistines;
As we see in the case of the philistines;
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1 Sam. 6. 9. If that Stroke that happened upon them were a Chance, they would trouble themselves no further about it;
1 Sam. 6. 9. If that Stroke that happened upon them were a Chance, they would trouble themselves no further about it;
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but if it were from the God of Israel, they would advise about sending home the Ark.
but if it were from the God of Israel, they would Advice about sending home the Ark
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(2.) It must be serviceable Sorrow, to set you the nearer to God. Sorrow is of the Nature of those things that are required, not for themselves, but NONLATINALPHABET, for some farther thing.
(2.) It must be serviceable Sorrow, to Set you the nearer to God. Sorrow is of the Nature of those things that Are required, not for themselves, but, for Some farther thing.
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You must not rest in your Sorrow, but make use of it; that it may work kindly, employ it about the Work of the Sanctuary.
You must not rest in your Sorrow, but make use of it; that it may work kindly, employ it about the Work of the Sanctuary.
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Do not cherish your Affections for their own sakes, but so as they may be helpful to the Soul. Do not go about to still the Affection, to think that's all that is required;
Do not cherish your Affections for their own sakes, but so as they may be helpful to the Soul. Do not go about to still the Affection, to think that's all that is required;
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let it do the Soul Service, and be glad you have your Hearts under such an Advantage.
let it do the Soul Service, and be glad you have your Hearts under such an Advantage.
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You know how Ioshua served the Gibeonites, he did not slay them, but condemned them to be Hewers of Wood and Drawers of Water for the Sanctuary.
You know how Ioshua served the Gibeonites, he did not slay them, but condemned them to be Hewers of Wood and Drawers of Water for the Sanctuary.
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Grief and Sorrow, well managed, will make a good Drawer of Water for the Sanctuary.
Grief and Sorrow, well managed, will make a good Drawer of Water for the Sanctuary.
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Make your Sorrow your Servant now to draw Water for you, to make you smart and bleed for a good Use and Purpose.
Make your Sorrow your Servant now to draw Water for you, to make you smart and bleed for a good Use and Purpose.
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There is a gracious Promise to them that sow in Tears;
There is a gracious Promise to them that sow in Tears;
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Psal. 126. 5. They that sow in Tears, shall reap in Ioy. Now we are in Tears,Psalm 126. 5. They that sow in Tears, shall reap in Joy Now we Are in Tears,
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but we do not sow Tears;
but we do not sow Tears;
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Tears are not Seed, we have not the Crop. But what shall we do to make them Seed? spiritualize them, make them spiritual Tears;
Tears Are not Seed, we have not the Crop. But what shall we do to make them Seed? spiritualize them, make them spiritual Tears;
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let the Water run in a holy Channel, and then, like the Waters of the Sanctuary, they will be healing Waters.
let the Water run in a holy Channel, and then, like the Waters of the Sanctuary, they will be healing Waters.
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The Death of a Friend, though never so dear to us, will never cause any but carnal Tears;
The Death of a Friend, though never so dear to us, will never cause any but carnal Tears;
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they minister a good occasion of Mourning, but they do not minister a Cause and Ground of Mourning.
they minister a good occasion of Mourning, but they do not minister a Cause and Ground of Mourning.
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It is good to distinguish between the Cause and the Occasion. At such a time God calleth for more than ordinary Sensibleness and Sorrow;
It is good to distinguish between the Cause and the Occasion. At such a time God calls for more than ordinary Sensibleness and Sorrow;
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but not because he hath declared his Pleasure concerning our Friends, that is Murmuring, not Mourning.
but not Because he hath declared his Pleasure Concerning our Friends, that is Murmuring, not Mourning.
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We should take this occasion indeed, but our Sorrow should work upon a spiritual Ground and Object.
We should take this occasion indeed, but our Sorrow should work upon a spiritual Ground and Object.
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1st. We should take this Occasion to mourn for our own Sins.1st. We should take this Occasion to mourn for our own Sins.
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Miseries are but the Effects of Sin. You should labour to make Sin bitter by your present Feeling.
Misery's Are but the Effects of Sin. You should labour to make since bitter by your present Feeling.
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There should be, I say, a special renewing of our Repentance by such Providences. Experience teacheth best.
There should be, I say, a special renewing of our Repentance by such Providences. Experience Teaches best.
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Now you see what Sorrow Sin bringeth.
Now you see what Sorrow since brings.
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If Men would but improve their Occasions of Sorrow thus, their Hearts would be more keen against Sin. It is a great Argument to make Men continue in a Course,
If Men would but improve their Occasions of Sorrow thus, their Hearts would be more keen against Sin. It is a great Argument to make Men continue in a Course,
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when it never proveth Evil to them:
when it never Proves Evil to them:
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Therefore God challengeth them, Ier. 2. 5. What Iniquity have you found in me, that you depart from me? Just as a Martyr said, I have served Jesus Christ thus many Years,
Therefore God Challengeth them, Jeremiah 2. 5. What Iniquity have you found in me, that you depart from me? Just as a Martyr said, I have served jesus christ thus many years,
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and should I deny him now? But if Men would thus observe these Experiences, Sin cannot make this Challenge:
and should I deny him now? But if Men would thus observe these Experiences, since cannot make this Challenge:
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We can say of Sin, Thou hast killed my Husband or Wife at such a time, my Daughter, my Brother at such a time, &c. Consider and say, Have not I provoked God to remove the Comfort of a Parent or near Relation from me? It is said of Gideon, Iudg. 8. 16. that with Briars and Thorns he taught the Men of Succoth. So God many times teaches us.
We can say of since, Thou hast killed my Husband or Wife At such a time, my Daughter, my Brother At such a time, etc. Consider and say, Have not I provoked God to remove the Comfort of a Parent or near Relation from me? It is said of gideon, Judges 8. 16. that with Briers and Thorns he taught the Men of Succoth. So God many times Teaches us.
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2dly. We should take this Occasion to weep for the publick Abominations. When Polus the Tragedian was to act a mournful Part, he brought in the Urn,2dly. We should take this Occasion to weep for the public Abominations. When Polus the Tragedian was to act a mournful Part, he brought in the Urn,
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or the Pot of Ashes of his own dead Son, that drew real Tears from him.
or the Pot of Ashes of his own dead Son, that drew real Tears from him.
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We are all to act a mournful Part now, even to mourn for our Abominations before the Lord.
We Are all to act a mournful Part now, even to mourn for our Abominations before the Lord.
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It may be your Grief is flat and low, awaken it by these private Instances. But take heed, let it not stay there;
It may be your Grief is flat and low, awaken it by these private Instances. But take heed, let it not stay there;
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this is but to give the Occasion, some other thing must be the Cause and the Object of it.
this is but to give the Occasion, Some other thing must be the Cause and the Object of it.
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O pour out a little Water upon the publick Sins, they are Sparks that we have kindled!
O pour out a little Water upon the public Sins, they Are Sparks that we have kindled!
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as the Prophet speaks, Isa. 50. 11. Behold! all ye that kindle a Fire, and compass your selves about with Sparks. It is meant of Sins;
as the Prophet speaks, Isaiah 50. 11. Behold! all you that kindle a Fire, and compass your selves about with Sparks. It is meant of Sins;
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not, as it is wrongly expounded, of walking in our own Duties. Well, pour out this Water upon these Sparks.
not, as it is wrongly expounded, of walking in our own Duties. Well, pour out this Water upon these Sparks.
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When a Town is on Fire, every one will bring his Bucket.
When a Town is on Fire, every one will bring his Bucket.
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Why when the whole Kingdom is compassed about with these Sparks, God giveth you these private Occasions, that you may bring your Bucket to quench the common Flame.
Why when the Whole Kingdom is compassed about with these Sparks, God gives you these private Occasions, that you may bring your Bucket to quench the Common Flame.
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So Luke 23. 28. Weep not for me, but weep for your selves and for your Children.
So Lycia 23. 28. Weep not for me, but weep for your selves and for your Children.
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Alas, who could choose but shed Tears, to part with such a blessed Companion as our Saviour? Yet not for me, saith he, but for the Survivors:
Alas, who could choose but shed Tears, to part with such a blessed Companion as our Saviour? Yet not for me, Says he, but for the Survivors:
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Weep for your Sins and Calamities that are coming upon you: Let such an Occasion open the Floodgates;
Weep for your Sins and Calamities that Are coming upon you: Let such an Occasion open the Floodgates;
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but then cut out a Passage for them, that they may run this way. 3dly. For the publick Miseries.
but then Cut out a Passage for them, that they may run this Way. 3dly. For the public Misery's.
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Private Sorrows should be swallowed up in the publick.
Private Sorrows should be swallowed up in the public.
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Look, as private Mercies are no Mercies, unless it be well with Sion; and therefore it is annexed as a special Blessing, Psal. 128. 6. that they should see their Childrens Children, and Peace upon Israel.
Look, as private mercies Are no mercies, unless it be well with Sion; and Therefore it is annexed as a special Blessing, Psalm 128. 6. that they should see their Children's Children, and Peace upon Israel.
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Descensive Love is strong always, but in these times more strong, because every one expected the Messiah to come of his Race;
Descensive Love is strong always, but in these times more strong, Because every one expected the Messiah to come of his Raze;
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but that is nothing without Peace upon Israel, it is not a consummate Mercy without that.
but that is nothing without Peace upon Israel, it is not a consummate Mercy without that.
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Private Griefs are nothing in comparison of the Miseries of Sion; 1 Sam. 4. 21. The Glory is departed! the Glory is departed!
Private Griefs Are nothing in comparison of the Misery's of Sion; 1 Sam. 4. 21. The Glory is departed! the Glory is departed!
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Though she lost a Father, lost an Husband, that was sad;
Though she lost a Father, lost an Husband, that was sad;
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but she reflects upon the principal Cause of Grief, the Misery of the Church of God.
but she reflects upon the principal Cause of Grief, the Misery of the Church of God.
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So see Ier. 22. 10. Weep ye not for the Dead, neither bemoan him;
So see Jeremiah 22. 10. Weep you not for the Dead, neither bemoan him;
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but weep sore for him that goeth away, for he shall return no more to his native Country: but weep soar for him that Goes away, for he shall return no more to his native Country:
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Not for good Iosiah, but the Misery of wicked Shallum. Thus it must be Godly in respect to the End, to draw you to God these ways.
Not for good Josiah, but the Misery of wicked Shallum. Thus it must be Godly in respect to the End, to draw you to God these ways.
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Use 1. It condemneth that Slightness of Spirit that is in most Persons. God entereth into their Families, and taketh thence a principal Pillar, a Husband or Wife,Use 1. It Condemneth that Slightness of Spirit that is in most Persons. God entereth into their Families, and Takes thence a principal Pillar, a Husband or Wife,
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but they are not affected with it;
but they Are not affected with it;
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they carelesly slight it, as if nothing had been done, or some chance had befallen them.
they carelessly slight it, as if nothing had been done, or Some chance had befallen them.
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A Roman bragged, Se nunquam cum matre, &c. They may say they were never comforted, they never needed it, they lay nothing to Heart.
A Roman bragged, Se Never cum matre, etc. They may say they were never comforted, they never needed it, they lay nothing to Heart.
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Brethren, the Use of Divinity indeed is to compose and still the Spirit, not to make it stupid.
Brothers, the Use of Divinity indeed is to compose and still the Spirit, not to make it stupid.
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I am sorry that I am forced to speak any thing to trouble you, I had rather comfort:
I am sorry that I am forced to speak any thing to trouble you, I had rather Comfort:
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but there is no true Rest where there hath not been a due Trouble; therefore I must a little speak against this Stoical Patience and Insensibleness.
but there is no true Rest where there hath not been a due Trouble; Therefore I must a little speak against this Stoical Patience and Insensibleness.
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And because Discovery of Sin doth more wound the Heart, than all the Forcibleness of Expression we can use, I shall not cudgel it with barren Invectives,
And Because Discovery of since does more wound the Heart, than all the Forcibleness of Expression we can use, I shall not cudgel it with barren Invectives,
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but labour to discover this sinful careless Insensibleness to the Heart, and distinguish it from an holy Patience.
but labour to discover this sinful careless Insensibleness to the Heart, and distinguish it from an holy Patience.
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I have been often upon such like Subjects, therefore shall say the less now. I shall difference it chiefly in their Grounds. 1. This Slightness proceeds; 1st. From want of Consideration.
I have been often upon such like Subject's, Therefore shall say the less now. I shall difference it chiefly in their Grounds. 1. This Slightness proceeds; 1st. From want of Consideration.
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There can be no Patience where there is no Sense of Evils. They will not give their Thoughts leave to work upon such Objects.
There can be no Patience where there is no Sense of Evils. They will not give their Thoughts leave to work upon such Objects.
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I do not say, we must make it the Cause or Object of our Mourning; yet I say, we must make it the Occasion:
I do not say, we must make it the Cause or Object of our Mourning; yet I say, we must make it the Occasion:
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this must awaken sad Thoughts in us about our own Sins, or others Sufferings; but they will not think of it.
this must awaken sad Thoughts in us about our own Sins, or Others Sufferings; but they will not think of it.
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These are such as are described by the Prophet, to put far away the evil Day, Amos 6. 3. that is, all Consideration of God's Dealings with them, or others. 2dly. From indulging Pleasure.
These Are such as Are described by the Prophet, to put Far away the evil Day, Amos 6. 3. that is, all Consideration of God's Dealings with them, or Others. 2dly. From indulging Pleasure.
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A voluptuous Spirit is an insensible Spirit; Eph. 4. 19. Who being past feeling, give themselves over to work Uncleanness with Greediness.
A voluptuous Spirit is an insensible Spirit; Ephesians 4. 19. Who being passed feeling, give themselves over to work Uncleanness with Greediness.
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So it is said, Hos. 4. 11. Whoredom and Wine do take away the Heart; that is, all Smartness and Quickness of Affection.
So it is said, Hos. 4. 11. Whoredom and Wine do take away the Heart; that is, all Smartness and Quickness of Affection.
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When the Soul is sleeping in Pleasure, there is a Brawniness brought over it. Pleasure is the Drunkenness of the Soul, and a drunken Man feeleth nothing;
When the Soul is sleeping in Pleasure, there is a Brawniness brought over it. Pleasure is the drunkenness of the Soul, and a drunken Man feeleth nothing;
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Prov. 23. 35. They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not. 3dly. Vain Thoughts;
Curae 23. 35. They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not. 3dly. Vain Thoughts;
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Ier. 4. 14. How long shall vain Thoughts dwell within thee? Evil Workings of Spirit, either seeking a way how they may get out,Jeremiah 4. 14. How long shall vain Thoughts dwell within thee? Evil Workings of Spirit, either seeking a Way how they may get out,
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or contriving how it maketh for their worldly Advantage.
or contriving how it makes for their worldly Advantage.
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The Devil darts evil Thoughts in us, how a Cross by some sinful course may work for our temporal Good, our State augmented thereby,
The devil darts evil Thoughts in us, how a Cross by Some sinful course may work for our temporal Good, our State augmented thereby,
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or capable of farther Contentment and Advancement in the World. 2. Christian Patience cometh from this Ground;
or capable of farther Contentment and Advancement in the World. 2. Christian Patience comes from this Ground;
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it doth not exclude a Sense of Evil, but a quieting of the Heart against Evil. These are the Grounds and Workings of the Thoughts.
it does not exclude a Sense of Evil, but a quieting of the Heart against Evil. These Are the Grounds and Workings of the Thoughts.
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1st. It seeth God in it: 1 Sam. 3. 18. It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth him good. 1st. It sees God in it: 1 Sam. 3. 18. It is the Lord, let him do what seems him good.
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Psal. 39. 9. I was dumb, and opened not my Mouth, because thou didst it. 2dly. It seeth God acting with Soveraignty:
Psalm 39. 9. I was dumb, and opened not my Mouth, Because thou didst it. 2dly. It sees God acting with Sovereignty:
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Dan. 4. 35. None can stay his Hand, or say to him, What dost thou? Job 9. 12. Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? Who will say to him, What dost thou? Job 33. 13. What, dost thou strive with him? he giveth no Account of his Matters.
Dan. 4. 35. None can stay his Hand, or say to him, What dost thou? Job 9. 12. Behold, he Takes away, who can hinder him? Who will say to him, What dost thou? Job 33. 13. What, dost thou strive with him? he gives no Account of his Matters.
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3dly. This Soveraignty mollified with Attributes. As; (1.) With infinite Justice;3dly. This Sovereignty mollified with Attributes. As; (1.) With infinite justice;
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Dan. 9. 14. The Lord our God is Righteous in all the Works which he doth: Dan. 9. 14. The Lord our God is Righteous in all the Works which he does:
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Just and righteous in all his ways. It is just, because God doth it: His Will is the measure of his Actings;
Just and righteous in all his ways. It is just, Because God does it: His Will is the measure of his Actings;
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Deut. 27. 15. All the People to say, Amen; it is just, Lord. (2.) With infinite Wisdom;Deuteronomy 27. 15. All the People to say, Amen; it is just, Lord. (2.) With infinite Wisdom;
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Isa. 28. 29. He is wonderful in Counsel, and excellent in working: He knoweth what is better for you than you your selves;Isaiah 28. 29. He is wondered in Counsel, and excellent in working: He Knoweth what is better for you than you your selves;
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for God hath the Bowels of a Mother, so the Wisdom of a Father. (3.) With infinite Love:
for God hath the Bowels of a Mother, so the Wisdom of a Father. (3.) With infinite Love:
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It looketh upon God as a Father;
It looks upon God as a Father;
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Iohn 18. 11. The Cup that my Father hath given me, shall I not drink of it? Though a bitter Cup, it is from my Father.John 18. 11. The Cup that my Father hath given me, shall I not drink of it? Though a bitter Cup, it is from my Father.
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(4.) With infinite Faithfulness;
(4.) With infinite Faithfulness;
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Psal. 119. 75. I know thy Iudgments are right, and that in Faithfulness thou hast afflicted me. Psalm 119. 75. I know thy Judgments Are right, and that in Faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.
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It looketh upon Afflictions as a Means in God's Hands. I proceed to the second Point.
It looks upon Afflictions as a Means in God's Hands. I proceed to the second Point.
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Doct. II. That Christians ought so to sorrow under the Sense of their Afflictions, as if they did not sorrow.Doct. II That Christians ought so to sorrow under the Sense of their Afflictions, as if they did not sorrow.
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Their Affections must be moderately exercised.
Their Affections must be moderately exercised.
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Having in the former Point shewed what Sorrow may be allowed, or is required of a Christian, I shall shew you here what Sorrow is disallowed or unlawful.
Having in the former Point showed what Sorrow may be allowed, or is required of a Christian, I shall show you Here what Sorrow is disallowed or unlawful.
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1. Such as overwhelmeth and dejecteth the Spirit, so as you are not your own Man. This is called a Fainting,
1. Such as overwhelmeth and dejecteth the Spirit, so as you Are not your own Man. This is called a Fainting,
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or a sinking of the Soul under Affliction; Heb. 12. 5. Faint not when thou art rebuked of the Lord.
or a sinking of the Soul under Affliction; Hebrew 12. 5. Faint not when thou art rebuked of the Lord.
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As we must not slight it, so we must not faint under it;
As we must not slight it, so we must not faint under it;
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Fainting is, quando anima dejicitur de statu, when the Soul is put out of the Condition of a free Soul,
Fainting is, quando anima dejicitur de Statu, when the Soul is put out of the Condition of a free Soul,
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and delivered over to the Possession of another. God hath given every Man this Fee-simple, to possess himself.
and Delivered over to the Possession of Another. God hath given every Man this Fee-simple, to possess himself.
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Now we are not our selves when we are overcome with Grief and Sorrow; and therefore it is said, Luke 21. 19. In Patience possess your Souls:
Now we Are not our selves when we Are overcome with Grief and Sorrow; and Therefore it is said, Lycia 21. 19. In Patience possess your Souls:
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implying, that a Man hath not the use and command of his Soul, when he is overcome with Grief;
implying, that a Man hath not the use and command of his Soul, when he is overcome with Grief;
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it doth as it were dispossess a Man of himself.
it does as it were dispossess a Man of himself.
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You know of a drunken Man we say, he is not himself, because he hath not the free Use of his Reason.
You know of a drunken Man we say, he is not himself, Because he hath not the free Use of his Reason.
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Now this being overwhelmed with Sorrow, is expressed in Scripture by this very Term, being drunk;
Now this being overwhelmed with Sorrow, is expressed in Scripture by this very Term, being drunk;
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as Isa. 63. 6. I will tread them down in mine Anger, I will make them drunk in my Fury:
as Isaiah 63. 6. I will tread them down in mine Anger, I will make them drunk in my Fury:
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that is, bring such Affliction as they shall not be able to injoy themselves under it, to have the free Use and Exercise of their Reason. 2. Such as is peevish.
that is, bring such Affliction as they shall not be able to enjoy themselves under it, to have the free Use and Exercise of their Reason. 2. Such as is peevish.
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When Men indulge themselves in their Disquiets, and will not hearken to what might make for the Settlement of their Souls.
When Men indulge themselves in their Disquiets, and will not harken to what might make for the Settlement of their Souls.
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When the Heart yieldeth to Passion, and huggeth Grief, and will not let it go.
When the Heart yieldeth to Passion, and huggeth Grief, and will not let it go.
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There is a great deal of Pride and Stomach in Men against God's Dispensations, and therefore the Prophet expresseth that intolerable Misery that should light upon her Children by the Stomachfulness that was in Rachel: Jer. 31. 15. Weeping for her Children, she would not be comforted.
There is a great deal of Pride and Stomach in Men against God's Dispensations, and Therefore the Prophet Expresses that intolerable Misery that should Light upon her Children by the Stomachfulness that was in Rachel: Jer. 31. 15. Weeping for her Children, she would not be comforted.
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Men have no Ear to hearken to what may be said for God, and therefore are resolved to hold the Bitterness of their own Thoughts.
Men have no Ear to harken to what may be said for God, and Therefore Are resolved to hold the Bitterness of their own Thoughts.
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This stubborn Pettishness and wilful Grief may be sometimes in God's own Chosen: it was in Iacob, Gen. 37. 35. He refused to be comforted;
This stubborn Pettishness and wilful Grief may be sometime in God's own Chosen: it was in Iacob, Gen. 37. 35. He refused to be comforted;
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for he said, I will go down into the Grave unto my Son mourning. I will; for he said, I will go down into the Grave unto my Son mourning. I will;
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it was a stomached wilful Grief.
it was a stomached wilful Grief.
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Christians, by a perverse peevish justifying of their Passions, they say of their Sorrows, as Ionah did of his Anger, Ionah 4. 9. I do well to be angry.
Christians, by a perverse peevish justifying of their Passion, they say of their Sorrows, as Jonah did of his Anger, Jonah 4. 9. I do well to be angry.
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When Men take it for granted, they do well in it, they resolve then to shut their Ears against whatever might appease and quiet their Thoughts.
When Men take it for granted, they do well in it, they resolve then to shut their Ears against whatever might appease and quiet their Thoughts.
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3. Such as are impatient and discontented, as if God had not dealt wisely or worthily with them.
3. Such as Are impatient and discontented, as if God had not dealt wisely or worthily with them.
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When a full Vessel is shaken, the Water will plash over:
When a full Vessel is shaken, the Water will plash over:
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And when there is such a Tumult in the Heart, unseemly Expressions will drop from us;
And when there is such a Tumult in the Heart, unseemly Expressions will drop from us;
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as if God should not have dealt thus with us, as to take away these Comforts in which were all our Solace, the Staff and the Stay of the Family.
as if God should not have dealt thus with us, as to take away these Comforts in which were all our Solace, the Staff and the Stay of the Family.
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We that are Neighbours are apt very often in Discontent to say, What a serviceable and useful Person hath God taken away,
We that Are Neighbours Are apt very often in Discontent to say, What a serviceable and useful Person hath God taken away,
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and so many bad ones left? as if God had not made a right choice.
and so many bad ones left? as if God had not made a right choice.
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Foolish Man would be accounted wiser than God.
Foolish Man would be accounted Wiser than God.
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But if a Man were well skilled in God's Attributes, he would never murmur, especially if he did but consider, this cometh from a Wise God.
But if a Man were well skilled in God's Attributes, he would never murmur, especially if he did but Consider, this comes from a Wise God.
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The Cause of all the Disorder in the Heart, is the want of fearing God's Name, we are not skilled in his Attributes.
The Cause of all the Disorder in the Heart, is the want of fearing God's Name, we Are not skilled in his Attributes.
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Alphonsus blasphemously said, Si in principio mundi ipse Deo adfuisset, multa melius ornatiusque condenda essent; things should have been ordered better, if he had been of God's Council.Alphonsus blasphemously said, Si in principio mundi ipse God adfuisset, Multa Better ornatiusque condenda essent; things should have been ordered better, if he had been of God's Council.
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Many of you do not utter such Expressions, but yet too often conceive such Thoughts in your Hearts; you will not think so;
Many of you do not utter such Expressions, but yet too often conceive such Thoughts in your Hearts; you will not think so;
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ay, but what mean the bleating of the Sheep, and the lowing of the Oxen? such Expressions as these, O! would to God I had died first;
ay, but what mean the bleating of the Sheep, and the lowing of the Oxen? such Expressions as these, OH! would to God I had died First;
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as David, 2 Sam. 18. 33. O Absalom, my Son, my Son! would to God that I had died for thee! And again;
as David, 2 Sam. 18. 33. Oh Absalom, my Son, my Son! would to God that I had died for thee! And again;
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would to God I had been dead a long time ago, rather than to survive my Happiness;
would to God I had been dead a long time ago, rather than to survive my Happiness;
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all my Estate gone in an instant, as (Brethren) in these empty trying Times it is many a Man's Case:
all my Estate gone in an instant, as (Brothers) in these empty trying Times it is many a Man's Case:
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but remember, foolish Man, the All-wise God thought it fittest for thee.
but Remember, foolish Man, the Alwise God Thought it Fittest for thee.
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Yet thus doth the Prophet Elijah, when he was driven into the Wilderness by Jezebel, 1 Kings 19. 4. in a Discontent requests for himself, that he might die;
Yet thus does the Prophet Elijah, when he was driven into the Wilderness by Jezebel, 1 Kings 19. 4. in a Discontent requests for himself, that he might die;
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It is enough now, O Lord, take away my Life. 4. Such as unfit for Duty.It is enough now, Oh Lord, take away my Life. 4. Such as unfit for Duty.
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Affections are no further lawful than they fit for Duty.
Affections Are no further lawful than they fit for Duty.
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When Grief taketh off our Hearts from the Duties of our general or particular Calling, it is an evil Grief:
When Grief Takes off our Hearts from the Duties of our general or particular Calling, it is an evil Grief:
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See Gen. 35. 19, 21. Rachel died, and was buried;
See Gen. 35. 19, 21. Rachel died, and was buried;
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and Israel journied and spread his Tent. Having lost so dear a Wife, he doth not stand puling by the Tomb;and Israel journeyed and spread his Tent. Having lost so dear a Wife, he does not stand puling by the Tomb;
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but Israel journied, he went on about his Business.
but Israel journeyed, he went on about his Business.
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We ought so far to be sensible of Providence, as may serve to quicken us to Duty, not to hinder us.
We ought so Far to be sensible of Providence, as may serve to quicken us to Duty, not to hinder us.
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There is a great Question now, whether we ought to fear or hope in our Misery;
There is a great Question now, whither we ought to Fear or hope in our Misery;
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some of one side cry down Fear; some on the other side cry down Hope: Why, Brethren, there is not much Matter in the Exercise of either of these Affections,
Some of one side cry down fear; Some on the other side cry down Hope: Why, Brothers, there is not much Matter in the Exercise of either of these Affections,
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but according as they do more or less quicken you to Duty.
but according as they do more or less quicken you to Duty.
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If you be the more earnest in Prayer, because you hope Success is near, truly that is a good Disposition of Heart;
If you be the more earnest in Prayer, Because you hope Success is near, truly that is a good Disposition of Heart;
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if because Fear, that is the most unchristian. I confess, Fear is good when it ends in Duty:
if Because fear, that is the most unchristian. I confess, fear is good when it ends in Duty:
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Iehosaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, 2 Chron. 20. 3. And Noah moved with Fear, prepared an Ark, Heb. 11. 7. Brethren, the bare Exercise of Affections is but a natural and an indifferent thing;Jehoshaphat feared, and Set himself to seek the Lord, 2 Chronicles 20. 3. And Noah moved with fear, prepared an Ark, Hebrew 11. 7. Brothers, the bore Exercise of Affections is but a natural and an indifferent thing;
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the great Trial of them is when they fit you the more for the Service that God requires of you.
the great Trial of them is when they fit you the more for the Service that God requires of you.
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Therefore when Persons grieve so for the Loss of an Husband, Wife, Children, or Estate, that they have no mind to pray, no mind to go about their Callings with any Comfort, that is an evil Grief.
Therefore when Persons grieve so for the Loss of an Husband, Wife, Children, or Estate, that they have no mind to pray, no mind to go about their Callings with any Comfort, that is an evil Grief.
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It is true that God winketh at some Omissions of Duties for a small while, in such cases, till we are able to manage our Thoughts, and digest our Sorrow;
It is true that God winketh At Some Omissions of Duties for a small while, in such cases, till we Are able to manage our Thoughts, and digest our Sorrow;
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and the Letter of the Law giveth place to such great Necessities: as Aaron 's Excuse is but reasonable;
and the letter of the Law gives place to such great Necessities: as Aaron is Excuse is but reasonable;
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Levit. 10. 19. Such things have befallen me this Day, that if I had eaten the Sin-offering, should it be accepted with the Lord? The Death of his two Sons,Levit. 10. 19. Such things have befallen me this Day, that if I had eaten the Sin-offering, should it be accepted with the Lord? The Death of his two Sons,
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though he held his Peace, he could not tell how for the present to frame his Heart to a joyful Duty:
though he held his Peace, he could not tell how for the present to frame his Heart to a joyful Duty:
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As if a Minister cannot tell how to bring his Heart to preach, if God hath entered upon his Family, taken away a Wife or Children thence.
As if a Minister cannot tell how to bring his Heart to preach, if God hath entered upon his Family, taken away a Wife or Children thence.
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I confess this cometh from Corruption, but in such Cases God winketh at it for a short time. The Reasons are:
I confess this comes from Corruption, but in such Cases God winketh At it for a short time. The Reasons Are:
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1. Because otherwise our Carriage would be very dishonourable and derogatory to Jesus Christ, as if he were not better to us than all the Comforts that we lose;
1. Because otherwise our Carriage would be very dishonourable and derogatory to jesus christ, as if he were not better to us than all the Comforts that we loose;
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1 Sam. 1. 8. as Elkana said to Hannah, Why weepest thou? am not I better to thee than ten Sons? So why weepest thou? Is not Christ better to thee than ten Wives, ten Children, ten Parents, a thousand times as much as thou hast lost? If we had but Faith to see it, Christ is to a Believer whatever he wanteth.
1 Sam. 1. 8. as Elkana said to Hannah, Why Weepest thou? am not I better to thee than ten Sons? So why Weepest thou? Is not christ better to thee than ten Wives, ten Children, ten Parents, a thousand times as much as thou hast lost? If we had but Faith to see it, christ is to a Believer whatever he Wants.
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The People of God in the Wilderness wanted Houses;
The People of God in the Wilderness wanted Houses;
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Psal. 90. 1. Lord, thou art our Habitation. A Christian hath never more Comfort than when he seeth that particular thing made up in Christ, which was taken from him by the Providence of God.Psalm 90. 1. Lord, thou art our Habitation. A Christian hath never more Comfort than when he sees that particular thing made up in christ, which was taken from him by the Providence of God.
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If a Believer has lost her Husband, she seeth Christ her Husband. So for any other Relation;
If a Believer has lost her Husband, she sees christ her Husband. So for any other Relation;
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if a Parent, seeth Christ his Parent; if a Brother, Christ's a Brother.
if a Parent, sees christ his Parent; if a Brother, Christ's a Brother.
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We are to Christ instead of all these Relations, and therefore why should not Christ be so to us? See Matth. 12. 50. Whosoever doth the Will of my Father, the same is my Brother, and Sister, and Mother.
We Are to christ instead of all these Relations, and Therefore why should not christ be so to us? See Matthew 12. 50. Whosoever does the Will of my Father, the same is my Brother, and Sister, and Mother.
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Mark, we are so to him, and therefore why should we not account Christ to be so to us? Certainly it is a great Dishonour and Disparagement to him,
Mark, we Are so to him, and Therefore why should we not account christ to be so to us? Certainly it is a great Dishonour and Disparagement to him,
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if we do not see all our Losses abundantly made up in him. 2. It would be a Dishonour to our Profession.
if we do not see all our Losses abundantly made up in him. 2. It would be a Dishonour to our Profession.
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It is a Credit to Christianity, that the Professors of it can be joyful in all Conditions;
It is a Credit to Christianity, that the Professors of it can be joyful in all Conditions;
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Heb. 10. 34. Ye took joyfully the spoiling of your Goods, NONLATINALPHABET; though all they had were snatch'd from them by rude Hands, yet they were joyful.Hebrew 10. 34. You took joyfully the spoiling of your Goods,; though all they had were snatched from them by rude Hands, yet they were joyful.
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Let guilty Cains look with fallen Countenances, Gen. 4. 6. Let the Pharisees please themselves in their sowr Looks, Mat. 6. 16. A Christian's Countenance should shew him to be above his Misery, sprightly and chearful;
Let guilty Cains look with fallen Countenances, Gen. 4. 6. Let the Pharisees please themselves in their sour Looks, Mathew 6. 16. A Christian's Countenance should show him to be above his Misery, sprightly and cheerful;
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though you take away their Coat, as Ioseph 's Mistress did, you cannot take away their Comfort;
though you take away their Coat, as Ioseph is Mistress did, you cannot take away their Comfort;
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they are glad they can escape with their Conscience, though they should leave their Coat behind them.
they Are glad they can escape with their Conscience, though they should leave their Coat behind them.
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I remember Scaliger playeth the Critick with Homer, because Champion Achilles is brought in weeping, his beloved Briseis was taken from him.
I Remember Scaliger plays the Critic with Homer, Because Champion Achilles is brought in weeping, his Beloved Briseis was taken from him.
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So it is a Disgrace to our high Profession when a Christan is brought in NONLATINALPHABET, weeping, it is beneath you.
So it is a Disgrace to our high Profession when a Christian is brought in, weeping, it is beneath you.
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It is said in Acts 5. 41. They departed from the Presence of the Council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for Christ.
It is said in Acts 5. 41. They departed from the Presence of the Council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for christ.
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Philpot 's Stocks in the Bishop of London 's Coal-house was but a pair of Organs, as he saith.Philpot is Stocks in the Bishop of London is Coal-house was but a pair of Organs, as he Says.
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Nor is it true only in these honourable Sufferings for the Glory of our Religion, but in the Strokes of Providence in this very Business of deceased Friends.
Nor is it true only in these honourable Sufferings for the Glory of our Religion, but in the Strokes of Providence in this very Business of deceased Friends.
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The Apostle makes it the Property of Pagans to mourn excessively, 1 Thess. 4. 13. Sorrow not as those that have no Hope, i. e. as Pagans; they did abound in it:
The Apostle makes it the Property of Pagans to mourn excessively, 1 Thess 4. 13. Sorrow not as those that have no Hope, i. e. as Pagans; they did abound in it:
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as see Gen. 50. 3. compared with v. 10. Ioseph mourned for Iacob but seven Days, the Egyptians seventy, even ten times as much.
as see Gen. 50. 3. compared with v. 10. Ioseph mourned for Iacob but seven Days, the egyptians seventy, even ten times as much.
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Nay, Pagans err so much this way, that if they could not find Grief, they would force Grief;
Nay, Pagans err so much this Way, that if they could not find Grief, they would force Grief;
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and therefore at their Funerals, if they had no Sympathy, they would slash their Faces, and cut their Flesh, that they might be sorrowful.
and Therefore At their Funerals, if they had no sympathy, they would slash their Faces, and Cut their Flesh, that they might be sorrowful.
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And therefore God saith, Deut. 14. 1. Ye shall not cut your selves, and make Baldness in your Eyes for the Dead;
And Therefore God Says, Deuteronomy 14. 1. You shall not Cut your selves, and make Baldness in your Eyes for the Dead;
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ye are the Children of the Lord your God; that is, you have higher Principles, you know such Sorrow needless.you Are the Children of the Lord your God; that is, you have higher Principles, you know such Sorrow needless.
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And hence was it that the Primitive Christians were wont to sing triumphant Psalms at Funerals,
And hence was it that the Primitive Christians were wont to sing triumphant Psalms At Funerals,
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as it appeareth out of many Places of Chrysostom, to shew they had higher Hopes of their departed Friends. 3. It is very prejudicial.
as it appears out of many Places of Chrysostom, to show they had higher Hope's of their departed Friends. 3. It is very prejudicial.
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You have no Benefit, but a great deal of Hurt by it;
You have no Benefit, but a great deal of Hurt by it;
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2 Cor. 7. 10. there it is summed up in one word, Worldly Sorrow worketh Death; that is, chiefly;
2 Cor. 7. 10. there it is summed up in one word, Worldly Sorrow works Death; that is, chiefly;
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Sorrow for worldly things, that works Death temporal and eternal in its Desert; temporal Death, as it exhausteth the Spirits, wasteth the Marrow.
Sorrow for worldly things, that works Death temporal and Eternal in its Desert; temporal Death, as it exhausteth the Spirits, wastes the Marrow.
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Worldly Sorrow leaveth a very strong Impression upon the Body, as Solomon saith, Prov. 17. 22. A broken Spirit drieth the Bones;
Worldly Sorrow Leaveth a very strong Impression upon the Body, as Solomon Says, Curae 17. 22. A broken Spirit drieth the Bones;
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it dulleth and deadens the Heart.
it dulleth and deadens the Heart.
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If a Man would not save his Tears, yet he should reserve them, keep them up for holy Uses:
If a Man would not save his Tears, yet he should reserve them, keep them up for holy Uses:
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God may give you many spiritual Occasions to empty your Bottle, do not be over-free of them.
God may give you many spiritual Occasions to empty your Bottle, do not be overfree of them.
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Affections over-exercised are usually restrained against the next Occasion. And as they procure Death in respect of the Vigour of the Body and Soul;
Affections over-exercised Are usually restrained against the next Occasion. And as they procure Death in respect of the Vigour of the Body and Soul;
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so an eternal Death too, it deserveth it. And so the Apostle is to be understood;
so an Eternal Death too, it deserveth it. And so the Apostle is to be understood;
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for he opposeth it to Godly Sorrow, which hereafter you shall see you have no cause to repent of, as you have of Worldly.
for he Opposeth it to Godly Sorrow, which hereafter you shall see you have no cause to Repent of, as you have of Worldly.
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Grief is a most serious Passion:
Grief is a most serious Passion:
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and though a Man may forget himself in his Joy, he should not forget to think of the Danger; Worldly Sorrow worketh Death. 4. It is very unreasonable.
and though a Man may forget himself in his Joy, he should not forget to think of the Danger; Worldly Sorrow works Death. 4. It is very unreasonable.
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If Men would cite their Affections before the Tribunal of Reason, and ask them what's the matter why they are so violently stirr'd? they might discern much of their Folly;
If Men would Cite their Affections before the Tribunal of Reason, and ask them what's the matter why they Are so violently stirred? they might discern much of their Folly;
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Psal. 42. 5. David calleth himself to an account, Why art thou so disquieted, O my Soul? why art thou cast down within me? Ask why it is,Psalm 42. 5. David calls himself to an account, Why art thou so disquieted, Oh my Soul? why art thou cast down within me? Ask why it is,
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and you will see either no reason, or a corrupt one.
and you will see either no reason, or a corrupt one.
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Iniqua lex est quae se examinari non patitur, saith Tertullian. And so it is an evil Heart that will not be called to an account.Iniqua lex est Quae se examinari non patitur, Says Tertullian. And so it is an evil Heart that will not be called to an account.
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Suspect those Passions that are loth to be examined.
Suspect those Passion that Are loath to be examined.
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Do but ask your selves, why do I grieve now? you shall see the Answer will be foolish, unreasonable, unthankful, or savouring of Discontent.
Do but ask your selves, why do I grieve now? you shall see the Answer will be foolish, unreasonable, unthankful, or savouring of Discontent.
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Why, it may be you will say, Many dear Comforts are taken from me.
Why, it may be you will say, Many dear Comforts Are taken from me.
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O Brethren, that is an ill Expression, no outward Comfort can be taken from a Christian.
O Brothers, that is an ill Expression, no outward Comfort can be taken from a Christian.
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We should live in such a continual waiting for God's Pleasure, and in such a quiet Submission thereunto,
We should live in such a continual waiting for God's Pleasure, and in such a quiet Submission thereunto,
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as not to look upon our Comforts as taken from us:
as not to look upon our Comforts as taken from us:
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Iob indeed useth the word, Iob 1. 23. The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken: Job indeed uses the word, Job 1. 23. The Lord hath given, the Lord hath taken:
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but he useth it so as if he would be understood, as if the Lord had accepted of the Resignation;
but he uses it so as if he would be understood, as if the Lord had accepted of the Resignation;
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for he blesses God for it:
for he Blesses God for it:
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Even our highest Comfort, our Lives, the Lives of the Saints are not taken from them;
Even our highest Comfort, our Lives, the Lives of the Saints Are not taken from them;
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God doth but as it were accept of the Resignation: As Stephen, Acts 7. 59. Lord Iesus receive my Spirit.
God does but as it were accept of the Resignation: As Stephen, Acts 7. 59. Lord Iesus receive my Spirit.
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So Rev. 22. 20. Even so, come, Lord Iesus, come quickly. It is said of the Wicked indeed, that their Lives are snatched, or taken away;
So Rev. 22. 20. Even so, come, Lord Iesus, come quickly. It is said of the Wicked indeed, that their Lives Are snatched, or taken away;
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as Iob 27. 8. What Hope hath the Hypocrite, when God taketh away his Soul, or snatcheth it away? So Luke 12. 20. Thou Fool, this Night shall thy Soul be required of thee, NONLATINALPHABET;
as Job 27. 8. What Hope hath the Hypocrite, when God Takes away his Soul, or snatches it away? So Lycia 12. 20. Thou Fool, this Night shall thy Soul be required of thee,;
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they shall challenge and get away thy Soul from thee.
they shall challenge and get away thy Soul from thee.
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Therefore we should resign up our holy Friends to God, as well as they do themselves.
Therefore we should resign up our holy Friends to God, as well as they do themselves.
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But let us see how unreasonable this very Particular is of Mourning for the Dead.
But let us see how unreasonable this very Particular is of Mourning for the Dead.
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Is it to do them good? They are not the better for our Tears, they are past Recovery by our Weeping.
Is it to do them good? They Are not the better for our Tears, they Are passed Recovery by our Weeping.
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Is it not to envy their Blessedness, to wish them alive again? 2 Sam. 12. 23. Wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, he shall not come to me.
Is it not to envy their Blessedness, to wish them alive again? 2 Sam. 12. 23. Wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, he shall not come to me.
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Is it because they were so good that we mourn? The better for God, they are gone to their own home.
Is it Because they were so good that we mourn? The better for God, they Are gone to their own home.
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Is it because so bad? 2 Sam. 13. 39. David was comforted concerning Anmon, because dead, though he died in Sin:
Is it Because so bad? 2 Sam. 13. 39. David was comforted Concerning Anmon, Because dead, though he died in since:
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Or is it because they died so soon, which heightens your Loss? Consider who decreed it;
Or is it Because they died so soon, which heightens your Loss? Consider who decreed it;
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are you wiser than God? Is it for your own Good you weep? that is an holy Weeping:
Are you Wiser than God? Is it for your own Good you weep? that is an holy Weeping:
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Weep as if you wept not. Thus if Men would expostulate with themselves, they would see the Unreasonableness of their Sorrow; it is to no purpose.Weep as if you wept not. Thus if Men would expostulate with themselves, they would see the Unreasonableness of their Sorrow; it is to no purpose.
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We express things to no purpose by Water spilt on the Ground: certainly Tears in such Cases are but spilt Water.
We express things to no purpose by Water spilled on the Ground: Certainly Tears in such Cases Are but spilled Water.
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Use 1. To instruct you to take home this Lesson;Use 1. To instruct you to take home this lesson;
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so to sorrow under the Sense of your Afflictions, as if you did not sorrow, be it the Loss what it will;
so to sorrow under the Sense of your Afflictions, as if you did not sorrow, be it the Loss what it will;
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though I shall chiefly speak to the present Occasion. Do not let the Grief oppress your Heart.
though I shall chiefly speak to the present Occasion. Do not let the Grief oppress your Heart.
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Ay, but how shall we do so? I shall give you some Motives: As, 1st. Be sure to get an Interest in spiritual Mercies.
Ay, but how shall we do so? I shall give you Some Motives: As, 1st. Be sure to get an Interest in spiritual mercies.
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The Doctrine saith, Christians ought so to sorrow, as if they sorrowed not.
The Doctrine Says, Christians ought so to sorrow, as if they sorrowed not.
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We cannot speak to others in this Language, unless we should perswade Men to slight the Hand of God.
We cannot speak to Others in this Language, unless we should persuade Men to slight the Hand of God.
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We throw Bones to Dogs, but Bread to Children. We cannot comfort you in a carnal way;
We throw Bones to Dogs, but Bred to Children. We cannot Comfort you in a carnal Way;
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Psal. 94. 19. In the Multitude of my Thoughts within me thy Comforts refresh my Soul. Mark, thy Comforts. To comfort a Man's self upon carnal Grounds, argueth an Insensibleness of God's Hand,Psalm 94. 19. In the Multitude of my Thoughts within me thy Comforts refresh my Soul. Mark, thy Comforts. To Comfort a Man's self upon carnal Grounds, argue an Insensibleness of God's Hand,
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and it is a shrewd Sign that God gives us over to our selves. Therefore if you take Comfort, take it from your Interest in spiritual Mercies.
and it is a shrewd Signen that God gives us over to our selves. Therefore if you take Comfort, take it from your Interest in spiritual mercies.
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If you cannot look upon them under a Condition of Propriety as yours, (as every Christian cannot) yet at least so far look upon them, that from thence all your Comfort must be fetched.
If you cannot look upon them under a Condition of Propriety as yours, (as every Christian cannot) yet At least so Far look upon them, that from thence all your Comfort must be fetched.
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It is a Neglect of Providence to go away with a general Thought.
It is a Neglect of Providence to go away with a general Thought.
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We must not sorrow too much, and yet we are to consider whether we have good Ground why we should be comforted.
We must not sorrow too much, and yet we Are to Consider whither we have good Ground why we should be comforted.
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God giveth wicked Men these Experiences of Sorrow, that he may awaken them, and shew them there is no Comfort to be had thence whence they would fetch their Comforts in carnal Delights;
God gives wicked Men these Experiences of Sorrow, that he may awaken them, and show them there is no Comfort to be had thence whence they would fetch their Comforts in carnal Delights;
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Isa. 57. 21. There is no Peace, saith my God, to the Wicked. There is a Peace in their Fancies and Conceits, but no Peace, saith my God. Isaiah 57. 21. There is no Peace, Says my God, to the Wicked. There is a Peace in their Fancies and Conceits, but no Peace, Says my God.
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There is a great deal of hurt done this way by Sermons, Ministers instruct Men in a Moral way, that they should not grieve too much;
There is a great deal of hurt done this Way by Sermons, Ministers instruct Men in a Moral Way, that they should not grieve too much;
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but they do not instruct a Man upon what Grounds he should not grieve:
but they do not instruct a Man upon what Grounds he should not grieve:
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You must be sure of better Mercies, or at least look after them for your Comfort.
You must be sure of better mercies, or At least look After them for your Comfort.
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A Man that has an Interest in Christ, is NONLATINALPHABET, a four-squared Man, unmoved in all Conditions.
A Man that has an Interest in christ, is, a four-squared Man, unmoved in all Conditions.
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There can be no Peace between a Man's Affections and Condition, till there be a Peace between him and God.
There can be no Peace between a Man's Affections and Condition, till there be a Peace between him and God.
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Mark that, Eccles. 9. 7. Go thy way, eat thy Bread with Ioy, and drink thy Wine with a merry Heart;
Mark that, Eccles. 9. 7. Go thy Way, eat thy Bred with Joy, and drink thy Wine with a merry Heart;
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for God now accepteth thy Works. for God now Accepteth thy Works.
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When God accepteth us, we may then eat our Bread with a merry Heart, let things fall out how they will.
When God Accepteth us, we may then eat our Bred with a merry Heart, let things fallen out how they will.
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2dly. Live in a continual Expectation of the Creatures Change. Things are not half so burdensom when we look for them.2dly. Live in a continual Expectation of the Creatures Change. Things Are not half so burdensome when we look for them.
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A Burden cast upon a Man's Back breaketh it;
A Burden cast upon a Man's Back breaks it;
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but when it is compacted and fitted for his Shoulders, he goeth away well enough with it.
but when it is compacted and fitted for his Shoulders, he Goes away well enough with it.
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It was some Solace that Iob could say, Iob 3. 25. The Evil that I feared is come upon me.
It was Some Solace that Job could say, Job 3. 25. The Evil that I feared is come upon me.
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Suppose it be your own, or your Friends Dissolution, live in a continual Readiness to part with Life,
Suppose it be your own, or your Friends Dissolution, live in a continual Readiness to part with Life,
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or any thing else at God's Call and Intimation, and it will not be so grievous to you when it comes.
or any thing Else At God's Call and Intimation, and it will not be so grievous to you when it comes.
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3dly. Learn an holy Greatness of Mind, to be able to live above the Creature. Consider, the Happiness of Man is in God alone:3dly. Learn an holy Greatness of Mind, to be able to live above the Creature. Consider, the Happiness of Man is in God alone:
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All Happiness consisteth in Conformity to, and Communion with God the chief Good; so that though the Creature be gone, your Happiness is not gone.
All Happiness Consisteth in Conformity to, and Communion with God the chief Good; so that though the Creature be gone, your Happiness is not gone.
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That troubleth a Man most, when his Happiness is gone, he will not care so much for other things.
That Troubles a Man most, when his Happiness is gone, he will not care so much for other things.
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It is good to see by what Injoyment they reckon themselves happy; if to have Husband, Wife, or a House well furnished, every thing to our Command;
It is good to see by what Enjoyment they reckon themselves happy; if to have Husband, Wife, or a House well furnished, every thing to our Command;
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then when God taketh away these things, your Comfort is gone. There is much of Peoples Conceits this way:
then when God Takes away these things, your Comfort is gone. There is much of Peoples Conceits this Way:
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But consider, what do you reckon the best of your Injoyments? that you have God for your Portion;
But Consider, what do you reckon the best of your Enjoyments? that you have God for your Portion;
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Psal. 144. 15. Happy is the People whose God is the Lord. So see Psal. 30. 7. Thou didst hide thy Face, and I was troubled. Psalm 144. 15. Happy is the People whose God is the Lord. So see Psalm 30. 7. Thou didst hide thy Face, and I was troubled.
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Set but the Heart right in this Point, and it will be well. Grace is but the Change of a Man's chiefest Good and utmost End;
Set but the Heart right in this Point, and it will be well. Grace is but the Change of a Man's chiefest Good and utmost End;
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that is only the Difference between a natural Man and a spiritual Man, about the Conceits of Happiness.
that is only the Difference between a natural Man and a spiritual Man, about the Conceits of Happiness.
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There are other Considerations, as the Shortness of our Misery; the continual Abode of other Comforts with us;
There Are other Considerations, as the Shortness of our Misery; the continual Abided of other Comforts with us;
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though some be gone, we are not left naked to the World; the happy End of all the Good of our Souls. But this for a Taste.
though Some be gone, we Are not left naked to the World; the happy End of all the Good of our Souls. But this for a Taste.
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Men will think a Sermon is to no purpose that is spoken to comfort Persons in this kind. To this end;
Men will think a Sermon is to no purpose that is spoken to Comfort Persons in this kind. To this end;
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1. Consider, there is none of us but may have need of Comfort one time or other;
1. Consider, there is none of us but may have need of Comfort one time or other;
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though our Mountain standeth strong for the present, it may be removed: And it is good to lay up against a dear Year.
though our Mountain Stands strong for the present, it may be removed: And it is good to lay up against a dear Year.
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Such Truths are most welcome when they come in their Season. 1st. Consider, you may have a Season when it will be necessary for you.
Such Truths Are most welcome when they come in their Season. 1st. Consider, you may have a Season when it will be necessary for you.
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Who knoweth what a Day may bring forth? The Woman that entertained the Prophet, he would fain do her good;Who Knoweth what a Day may bring forth? The Woman that entertained the Prophet, he would fain do her good;
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no, saith she, 2 Kings 4. 13. I dwell among mine own People.
no, Says she, 2 Kings 4. 13. I dwell among mine own People.
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But now that very Woman, as in 2 Kings 8. 5. She cried to the King for her House, and her Land:
But now that very Woman, as in 2 Kings 8. 5. She cried to the King for her House, and her Land:
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she that did not stand in need of the Prophet, stood in need of the Prophet's Man. You have your Wife, your Children and Friends about you;
she that did not stand in need of the Prophet, stood in need of the Prophet's Man. You have your Wife, your Children and Friends about you;
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O there may a time come when you will be glad of one Drop of this Comfort to support you when they are gone.
Oh there may a time come when you will be glad of one Drop of this Comfort to support you when they Are gone.
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2dly. Consider, when it is upon you, you will find it the hardest thing in the World truly to asswage your Grief, to grieve so as if you did not grieve.2dly. Consider, when it is upon you, you will find it the Hardest thing in the World truly to assuage your Grief, to grieve so as if you did not grieve.
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Afflictions are evil, and we are apt to make them worse, to turn Wormwood into Poison:
Afflictions Are evil, and we Are apt to make them Worse, to turn Wormwood into Poison:
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Heb. 12. 11. No chastening for the present but will seem grievous. Hebrew 12. 11. No chastening for the present but will seem grievous.
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Seneca could slightly speak of Miseries when he had the Use of rich Gardens about Rome; but when he had lost all, he was as much to seek as others.Senecca could slightly speak of Misery's when he had the Use of rich Gardens about Room; but when he had lost all, he was as much to seek as Others.
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Now I shall apply all that hath been spoken to this present Occasion: 1st. To shew you why we should mourn.
Now I shall apply all that hath been spoken to this present Occasion: 1st. To show you why we should mourn.
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2dly. Why mourn so, as if we did not mourn. First; Why we should mourn: Consider, we have lost a pious Neighbour, and that deserveth Sensibleness.2dly. Why mourn so, as if we did not mourn. First; Why we should mourn: Consider, we have lost a pious Neighbour, and that deserveth Sensibleness.
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1. Because such are a great Loss:
1. Because such Are a great Loss:
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We have lost her Service, Help, and the Benefit that we might have had by her.
We have lost her Service, Help, and the Benefit that we might have had by her.
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There is no Member of Christ, but one way or another is useful to the Community.
There is no Member of christ, but one Way or Another is useful to the Community.
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And indeed we found her to be so;
And indeed we found her to be so;
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we lose an Example, we lose useful Conference, we lose the Pledg of a Blessing to a Family, to a Neighbourhood:
we loose an Exampl, we loose useful Conference, we loose the Pledge of a Blessing to a Family, to a Neighbourhood:
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May we not say of her, as of David, Acts 13. 36. After he had served his Generation by the Will of God, he fell asleep? She did serve her Generation,
May we not say of her, as of David, Acts 13. 36. After he had served his Generation by the Will of God, he fell asleep? She did serve her Generation,
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and it was her Grief that she did it no more and better, it should be ours that she did it no longer.
and it was her Grief that she did it no more and better, it should be ours that she did it no longer.
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Serviceable Christians are a great Loss, especially in these times of need.
Serviceable Christians Are a great Loss, especially in these times of need.
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2. It is a sad Intimation to us, and therefore we ought to be very sensible of such a Loss:
2. It is a sad Intimation to us, and Therefore we ought to be very sensible of such a Loss:
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Isa. 57. 1. The Righteous perish, and no Man layeth it to Heart, none considering that they are taken away from the Evil to come. Isaiah 57. 1. The Righteous perish, and no Man Layeth it to Heart, none considering that they Are taken away from the Evil to come.
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Wicked Men think they are the Bane of a Place: Plurimos defecit Christiani nominis gratia; Christianos ad Leones:
Wicked Men think they Are the Bane of a Place: Plurimos defecit Christians Nominis Gratia; Christians ad Leones:
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Wicked Men are but preserved in reference to the Godly; they are but as a Fence of Thorns about a Garden of Roses:
Wicked Men Are but preserved in Referente to the Godly; they Are but as a Fence of Thorns about a Garden of Roses:
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Now when the Roses are cropp'd off, what shall become of the Thorns, but be cast into the Fire? God will dash the Potter's Vessel:
Now when the Roses Are cropped off, what shall become of the Thorns, but be cast into the Fire? God will dash the Potter's Vessel:
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Gen. 19. 22. Haste thee, scape to Zoar, for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. I cannot, mark that.Gen. 19. 22. Haste thee, escape to Zoar, for I cannot do any thing till thou be come thither. I cannot, mark that.
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Exod. 32. 10. Let me alone, and I will make of thee a great People: God offereth Moses Composition.Exod 32. 10. Let me alone, and I will make of thee a great People: God Offereth Moses Composition.
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Acts 27. 24. The Lord hath given thee all them that sail with thee. These are the Staff and the Stay;Acts 27. 24. The Lord hath given thee all them that sail with thee. These Are the Staff and the Stay;
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therefore we have Reason to be sensible of their Removal from us. Use 2. We have Reason also to be comforted.
Therefore we have Reason to be sensible of their Removal from us. Use 2. We have Reason also to be comforted.
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1st. For the Glory that cometh to God by her sweet Departure.1st. For the Glory that comes to God by her sweet Departure.
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Those that have envied her Life, may wish for her Death, even such Solace as she felt in the most bitter Agonie,:
Those that have envied her Life, may wish for her Death, even such Solace as she felt in the most bitter Agony,:
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Numb. 23. 10. Let me die the Death of the Righteous, and let my latter End be like his. Numb. 23. 10. Let me die the Death of the Righteous, and let my latter End be like his.
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It is a great Comfort that wicked Men have not wherewithal to blast Religion, when they see how the Love of God can compose our Spirits in the greatest Extremities that befal us either in Life or Death.
It is a great Comfort that wicked Men have not wherewithal to blast Religion, when they see how the Love of God can compose our Spirits in the greatest Extremities that befall us either in Life or Death.
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2dly. That she hath left us for Glory. It was indeed through many Throws, and Pains, and Sorrows;2dly. That she hath left us for Glory. It was indeed through many Throws, and Pains, and Sorrows;
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but Death played the Midwife, to help her into Glory.
but Death played the Midwife, to help her into Glory.
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It is the Apostle's Exhortation to the Thessalonians, 1 Epist. chap. 4. ver. 13. That they should not sorrow,
It is the Apostle's Exhortation to the Thessalonians, 1 Epistle chap. 4. ver. 13. That they should not sorrow,
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even as others which have no Hope concerning them which are asleep in Jesus;
even as Others which have no Hope Concerning them which Are asleep in jesus;
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but admonish them, to comfort one another with these Words, That at Christ's Coming, they which survive and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the Clouds, to meet the Lord in the Air:
but admonish them, to Comfort one Another with these Words, That At Christ's Coming, they which survive and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the Clouds, to meet the Lord in the Air:
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And so shall we be ever with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these Words. FINIS.And so shall we be ever with the Lord. Wherefore Comfort one Another with these Words. FINIS.
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