A sermon preached at the funerals of the reverend and faithful servant of Jesus Christ in the work of the Gospel, Mr. Samuel Collins, Pastor of the Church of Christ at Braintree in Essex, who exchanged this life for immortality in the 77th year of his age, in the 46 year of his ministry there, in the year of our Lord, 1657 preached by Matthew Newcomen ...
Might the Practice of Antiquity, and the Custome of the Church (which in things not precisely determined in Scripture with the Apostle Paul are no contemptible Arguments:) might these, I say, be heard, the Controversie would soon be ended.
Might the Practice of Antiquity, and the Custom of the Church (which in things not precisely determined in Scripture with the Apostle Paul Are no contemptible Arguments:) might these, I say, be herd, the Controversy would soon be ended.
For it hath been the Practise of the Church of Christ ab antiquo to solemnize the Funerals, especially of such as have been eminent in their Lives, with such kind of Speeches or Sermons, as appears in the Writings of many the most Illustrious Lights, especially of the Eastern Churches.
For it hath been the practice of the Church of christ ab antique to solemnize the Funerals, especially of such as have been eminent in their Lives, with such kind of Speeches or Sermons, as appears in the Writings of many the most Illustrious Lights, especially of the Eastern Churches.
First, For the People of God, when one of their Brethren or Sisters is taken from them by the stroak of death, to assemble themselves together to give him a Solemn and honourable Interment; This is undoubtedly and beyond all question warranted from the frequent (I might say almost constant) practise of the Saints in the Old Testament and in the New: Instances in the Old Testament you have in the Burial of Jacob, and Aaron, and Samuel, and others, whom I spare to mention, they are so numerous.
First, For the People of God, when one of their Brothers or Sisters is taken from them by the stroke of death, to assemble themselves together to give him a Solemn and honourable Interment; This is undoubtedly and beyond all question warranted from the frequent (I might say almost constant) practice of the Saints in the Old Testament and in the New: Instances in the Old Testament you have in the Burial of Jacob, and Aaron, and Samuel, and Others, whom I spare to mention, they Are so numerous.
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I shall only mention one in the New Testament in the Gospel Church, and that is the Instance of Steven, Acts 8.2. Devout men carried Steven to his Burial, and made great Lamentation over him.
I shall only mention one in the New Testament in the Gospel Church, and that is the Instance of Steven, Acts 8.2. Devout men carried Steven to his Burial, and made great Lamentation over him.
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Though then it were a dangerous time flagrante persecutione, the fire of persecution being newly broke forth upon the Christian Church, and Steven being the Man that had beene sacrificed in those flames as the first fruits of the Gospel,
Though then it were a dangerous time flagrante persecution, the fire of persecution being newly broke forth upon the Christian Church, and Steven being the Man that had been sacrificed in those flames as the First fruits of the Gospel,
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nor to take up a Lamentation over him, and say as the Prophet of Bethel over his fellow Prophet, Alas my Brother! 1 Kings 13.30. or Ah Brother, ah Sister, ah Lord, or Ah his Glory Jerem. 22.18. This is clearly warranted, you see by presidents from Scripture.
nor to take up a Lamentation over him, and say as the Prophet of Bethel over his fellow Prophet, Alas my Brother! 1 Kings 13.30. or Ah Brother, ah Sister, ah Lord, or Ah his Glory Jeremiah 22.18. This is clearly warranted, you see by Presidents from Scripture.
This being warranted by president from Scripture, I assume in the second place it cannot be unwarrantable for a Minister of the Gospel, when a company of Christians are thus met together to attend a Burial to take that opportunity of speaking to them from God and from his Word something that may be seasonable and suiting to the present providence;
This being warranted by president from Scripture, I assume in the second place it cannot be unwarrantable for a Minister of the Gospel, when a company of Christians Are thus met together to attend a Burial to take that opportunity of speaking to them from God and from his Word something that may be seasonable and suiting to the present providence;
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or to lay hold upon eternal Life, &c. (Some or all of which are the ordinary Subjects and the proper scopes of our Funeral Sermons) for a Minister thus to do, cannot justly be thought unwarrantable;
or to lay hold upon Eternal Life, etc. (some or all of which Are the ordinary Subject's and the proper scopes of our Funeral Sermons) for a Minister thus to do, cannot justly be Thought unwarrantable;
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certainely that charge, that solemne charge which the Apostle gives Timothy and in him all the Ministers of the Gospel, 2 Tim. 4.2. To preach the Word, to be instant in season and out of season, doth more then warrant this.
Certainly that charge, that solemn charge which the Apostle gives Timothy and in him all the Ministers of the Gospel, 2 Tim. 4.2. To preach the Word, to be instant in season and out of season, does more then warrant this.
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When is a Sermon of Mortality in season, if not at a Funeral when an example of Mortality doth, ocules ferire, lye before our eyes? When is an Exhortation to prepare our selves for death seasonable,
When is a Sermon of Mortality in season, if not At a Funeral when an Exampl of Mortality does, ocules ferire, lie before our eyes? When is an Exhortation to prepare our selves for death seasonable,
if not at a Funeral, when a real spectacle of the spoil and triumph of death is before our eyes? When is a Sermon to excite us to make sure of Eternal life more in season then at a Funeral, where we see by occular and evident experience how short,
if not At a Funeral, when a real spectacle of the spoil and triumph of death is before our eyes? When is a Sermon to excite us to make sure of Eternal life more in season then At a Funeral, where we see by ocular and evident experience how short,
And not many daies have passed since I heard a Reverend & very successful Minister of the Gospel say, That he had seen the greatest fruit of Funeral Sermons of all the Sermons that every he preached.
And not many days have passed since I herd a Reverend & very successful Minister of the Gospel say, That he had seen the greatest fruit of Funeral Sermons of all the Sermons that every he preached.
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For why may not I make a Speech in the praise of one deceased, as well as another write a Poem in the praise of one deceased? Why may not I by mentioning the virtues & graces, the usefulness & serviceablenesse of a deceased Christian, labour to affect my own heart and the hearts of others either with thankfulness to God for the graces bestowed on him,
For why may not I make a Speech in the praise of one deceased, as well as Another writ a Poem in the praise of one deceased? Why may not I by mentioning the Virtues & graces, the usefulness & serviceableness of a deceased Christian, labour to affect my own heart and the hearts of Others either with thankfulness to God for the graces bestowed on him,
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what do you say then of Saul and Jonathan? David you know wrote a Poem in the praise of them, you have it in 2 Sam. 1. The Beauty of Israel is fallen upon the high places:
what do you say then of Saul and Johnathan? David you know wrote a Poem in the praise of them, you have it in 2 Sam. 1. The Beauty of Israel is fallen upon the high places:
how are the mighty fallen, & c? What shall we say of that Poem of David? was it a flash of wit, a Pang of natural affection? God forbid that we should so think:
how Are the mighty fallen, & c? What shall we say of that Poem of David? was it a flash of wit, a Pang of natural affection? God forbid that we should so think:
or this would never have been Legitimated and Canonized in Scripture amongst the rest. From whence I infer, That it is lawful and agreeable to the will of God,
or this would never have been Legitimated and Canonized in Scripture among the rest. From whence I infer, That it is lawful and agreeable to the will of God,
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In this Chapter from the 16 verse to the 41, you have an excellent Sermon preached by Paul (not the first Sermon that ever Paul preached but) the first Sermon of Pauls that ever the Holy Ghost put upon Record.
In this Chapter from the 16 verse to the 41, you have an excellent Sermon preached by Paul (not the First Sermon that ever Paul preached but) the First Sermon of Paul's that ever the Holy Ghost put upon Record.
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and sent forth to this journey, in which journey coming first to Seleucia, v. 4. and from thence sailing to Cyprus, v. 4. after some time there spent in preaching the Gospel, they came to Perga in Pamphilia, v. 13. & from thence to Antioch in Pisidia, v-14
and sent forth to this journey, in which journey coming First to Seleucia, v. 4. and from thence sailing to Cyprus, v. 4. After Some time there spent in preaching the Gospel, they Come to Perga in Pamphylia, v. 13. & from thence to Antioch in Pisidia, v-14
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The Synagogue was the place where the people of the Jews did ordinarily meet together every Sabbath day for the reading of Moses and the Prophets, and the performing of other duties of worship unto God.
The Synagogue was the place where the people of the jews did ordinarily meet together every Sabbath day for the reading of Moses and the prophets, and the performing of other duties of worship unto God.
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Hither Paul and Barnabas resort, and here they sate them down as quietly and composedly as any other that were present in the Assembly, offering no interruption nor disturbance all the while the Scriptures were in reading.
Hither Paul and Barnabas resort, and Here they sat them down as quietly and composedly as any other that were present in the Assembly, offering no interruption nor disturbance all the while the Scriptures were in reading.
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But that the work of Exhorting did lye upon certain men, even those whom the Evangelist cals the Rulers of the Synagogue, it did belong to them after the reading of Moses and the Prophets, to instruct & exhort the people out of that wch had been read.
But that the work of Exhorting did lie upon certain men, even those whom the Evangelist calls the Rulers of the Synagogue, it did belong to them After the reading of Moses and the prophets, to instruct & exhort the people out of that which had been read.
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and that by those, penes quos publico consensu Autoritas erat, to whom authority in the Synagogue did belong by publick consent the Rulers of the Synagogue,
and that by those, penes quos Publico consensu Autoritas erat, to whom Authority in the Synagogue did belong by public consent the Rulers of the Synagogue,
and they supposing Paul and Barnabas, even by their countenance and garb, Non esse vulgares homines (as one speaks) to be no ordinary men, sent to them saying, Men and brethren, if you have any word of Exhortation for the people, say on.
and they supposing Paul and Barnabas, even by their countenance and garb, Non esse Common homines (as one speaks) to be no ordinary men, sent to them saying, Men and brothers, if you have any word of Exhortation for the people, say on.
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and the Evangelist tells us afterwards in the process of this History, how proud and refractory these very Jews of Antioch were in rejecting the grace of Christ. Yet thus much good, saith he, remained still among them, that there was Decency and Order in their Assemblies.
and the Evangelist tells us afterwards in the process of this History, how proud and refractory these very jews of Antioch were in rejecting the grace of christ. Yet thus much good, Says he, remained still among them, that there was Decency and Order in their Assemblies.
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Gualter also takes notice of several things commendable and imitable in this Jewish Assembly, as their coming together on the Sabbath day, their demeaning themselves decently and modestly in their Assembly, their reading of Moses and the Prophets,
Gualter also Takes notice of several things commendable and imitable in this Jewish Assembly, as their coming together on the Sabbath day, their demeaning themselves decently and modestly in their Assembly, their reading of Moses and the prophets,
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and in conclusion, Et illud quoque Laudem meretur, &c. And this also is praise-worthy (saith he) that no man among them takes liberty to speak, unlesse he be lawfully required;
and in conclusion, Et illud quoque Laudem meretur, etc. And this also is praiseworthy (Says he) that no man among them Takes liberty to speak, unless he be lawfully required;
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Being thus invited Paul stood up, v. 16. and beckning with his hand (as men use to do that would bespeak silence and attention in those to whom they speak) he said as followeth to v. 41. In which speech of Pauls, we have considerable, first, The Introduction that Paul useth to his speech, v. 13. secondly, The Narration, or body of the speech in the following verses.
Being thus invited Paul stood up, v. 16. and beckoning with his hand (as men use to do that would bespeak silence and attention in those to whom they speak) he said as follows to v. 41. In which speech of Paul's, we have considerable, First, The Introduction that Paul uses to his speech, v. 13. secondly, The Narration, or body of the speech in the following Verses.
Where marke the loving and respective Compellations that Paul useth, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God! How doth Paul (being a stranger) know that there were any among them that feared God? The event shewed afterwards that they were so far from fearing God, as they blasphemed him v. 45. But that was more then Paul knew.
Where mark the loving and respective Compellations that Paul uses, Men of Israel, and you that Fear God! How does Paul (being a stranger) know that there were any among them that feared God? The event showed afterwards that they were so Far from fearing God, as they blasphemed him v. 45. But that was more then Paul knew.
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Men and brethren, saith he, and all ye that fear God, hearken. Having thus Prefaced, he proceeds to his discourse, which discourse or Sermon of Pauls, may,
Men and brothers, Says he, and all you that Fear God, harken. Having thus Prefaced, he proceeds to his discourse, which discourse or Sermon of Paul's, may,
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First, In their Election, The God of this people of Israel chose our Fathers, v. 17. Secondly, In his Magnifying them in Egypt, by the wonders which he there wrought for them, And exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt.
First, In their Election, The God of this people of Israel chosen our Father's, v. 17. Secondly, In his Magnifying them in Egypt, by the wonders which he there wrought for them, And exalted the people when they dwelled as Strangers in the land of Egypt.
Thirdly, In his bringing of them out thence, And brought them out of it with an high hand, v. 17. Fourthly, In his Indulgence and patience towards them in the wilderness, v. 18. And above the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness.
Thirdly, In his bringing of them out thence, And brought them out of it with an high hand, v. 17. Fourthly, In his Indulgence and patience towards them in the Wilderness, v. 18. And above the time of forty Years suffered he their manners in the Wilderness.
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Fiftly, In putting them into Possession of the Land of Canaan, v. 19, And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he divided their land to them by lot.
Fifty, In putting them into Possession of the Land of Canaan, v. 19, And when he had destroyed seven Nations in the land of Canaan, he divided their land to them by lot.
Sixthly, In Establishing a Civil Government among them, first, by Judges, He gave unto them Judges, v. 20. And afterwards (upon their desire) by Kings, delivering that government,
Sixthly, In Establishing a Civil Government among them, First, by Judges, He gave unto them Judges, v. 20. And afterwards (upon their desire) by Kings, delivering that government,
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But the Kingly Government was established by God upon the house of David, v. 22. He raised up unto them David to be their King, &c. and having recited these particular mercies of God to his people, he makes a great leap from the dayes of David to the dayes of the Messiah, the Son of David, and shuts up his Catalogue of Mercies with the mention of the greatest and freshest mercy,
But the Kingly Government was established by God upon the house of David, v. 22. He raised up unto them David to be their King, etc. and having recited these particular Mercies of God to his people, he makes a great leap from the days of David to the days of the Messiah, the Son of David, and shuts up his Catalogue of mercies with the mention of the greatest and Freshest mercy,
namely Gods sending a Saviour out of Davids loynes according to his promise, v. 23. Of this Mans seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour Jesus.
namely God's sending a Saviour out of Davids loins according to his promise, v. 23. Of this men seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour jesus.
Now this being the principal Nail that the Apostle had to drive and fasten in that Assembly, he spends the rest of his Sermon in driving that Naile-home; proving that this Promise made to David was fulfilled in the same Jesus, whom their Rulers at Jerusalem Crucified:
Now this being the principal Nail that the Apostle had to drive and fasten in that Assembly, he spends the rest of his Sermon in driving that Naile-home; proving that this Promise made to David was fulfilled in the same jesus, whom their Rulers At Jerusalem crucified:
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And this he proves, First, By Johns coming, as his fore-runner, to preach Repentance according to the Prophecyes of Isaiah and Malachie, v. 24 When John had first preached before his coming the Baptism of Repentance to all the people of Israel.
And this he Proves, First, By Johns coming, as his forerunner, to preach Repentance according to the Prophecies of Isaiah and Malachi, v. 24 When John had First preached before his coming the Baptism of Repentance to all the people of Israel.
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but behold there cometh one after me, &c. Thirdly, He proves it by the fulfilling of the ancient Prophecies of Scripture in his cruel and causeless death, v. 27, 28. For they that dwelt at Jerusalem and their Rulers,
but behold there comes one After me, etc. Thirdly, He Proves it by the fulfilling of the ancient Prophecies of Scripture in his cruel and causeless death, v. 27, 28. For they that dwelled At Jerusalem and their Rulers,
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Fourthly, He proves the same thing by his Resurrection from the dead, v. 29.30 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree and laid him in the Sepulchre;
Fourthly, He Proves the same thing by his Resurrection from the dead, v. 29.30 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree and laid him in the Sepulchre;
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1. By the Testimony of Eye-witnesses, v. 31. And he was seen many days of them who came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses to the people.
1. By the Testimony of Eyewitnesses, v. 31. And he was seen many days of them who Come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who Are his Witnesses to the people.
And 2. He proves this Resurrection of Christ, by Testimonies of Scripture foretelling his Resurrection, ver. 34, 35, 36, 37. Then you have the Application of all this to the hearers in particular, v. 38, 39. And so the Apostle concludes his Sermon with a serious admonition to his Hearers not to despise nor reject this offered Grace.
And 2. He Proves this Resurrection of christ, by Testimonies of Scripture foretelling his Resurrection, ver. 34, 35, 36, 37. Then you have the Application of all this to the hearers in particular, v. 38, 39. And so the Apostle concludes his Sermon with a serious admonition to his Hearers not to despise nor reject this offered Grace.
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In all which discourse and carriage of Paul you have nothing but what doth really evidence that Blessed and Holy Spirit, whose fruits are Love, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, Goodnesse, Faith, Meeknesse, Temperance.
In all which discourse and carriage of Paul you have nothing but what does really evidence that Blessed and Holy Spirit, whose fruits Are Love, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance.
How far are they from this Apostolical Spirit, that pretend in these times to be the only Apostolical men, and to be guided and acted by as Infallible a Spirit, as the Apostles themselves were:
How Far Are they from this Apostolical Spirit, that pretend in these times to be the only Apostolical men, and to be guided and acted by as Infallible a Spirit, as the Apostles themselves were:
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and demean themselves with gravity and reverence becoming such an Assembly? No, but carry themselves in such a proud, scornful wild, disdainful manner, that their very presence is a disturbance to the whole Congregation.
and demean themselves with gravity and Reverence becoming such an Assembly? No, but carry themselves in such a proud, scornful wild, disdainful manner, that their very presence is a disturbance to the Whole Congregation.
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Do they wait till they are invited and called to speak, as Paul and Barnabas did? No but as soone as the last word is out of the Ministers mouth (if not before) they blow their Trumpet, sound their Alarm, bid defiance to him, his Doctrine and Calling.
Do they wait till they Are invited and called to speak, as Paul and Barnabas did? No but as soon as the last word is out of the Ministers Mouth (if not before) they blow their Trumpet, found their Alarm, bid defiance to him, his Doctrine and Calling.
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Whether these men be acted by an Apostolical Spirit or by a Diabolical Spirit, whether their Tongues be touched with a Cole from the Lords Altar or set on fire of Hell, it is easie to judge,
Whither these men be acted by an Apostolical Spirit or by a Diabolical Spirit, whither their Tongues be touched with a Coal from the lords Altar or Set on fire of Hell, it is easy to judge,
Which words are a prevention of an Objection that might be made against a Scripture which the Apostle in the verse immediately foregoing had cited out of the sixteenth Psalm to prove the Resurrection of Christ, in these words, Thou shalt not suffer thine holy One to see corruption.
Which words Are a prevention of an Objection that might be made against a Scripture which the Apostle in the verse immediately foregoing had cited out of the sixteenth Psalm to prove the Resurrection of christ, in these words, Thou shalt not suffer thine holy One to see corruption.
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and shews that this place cannot be competent to David properly and directly, but only as he was a Type of Christ, and by way of participation, as he should, together with the rest of the godly, be raised up by Christ.
and shows that this place cannot be competent to David properly and directly, but only as he was a Type of christ, and by Way of participation, as he should, together with the rest of the godly, be raised up by christ.
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In which words we have considerable first, the person spoken of, David; secondly, the employment of this person, he Served; thirdly, the Object on which he bestowed his pains and service, his own Generation; fourthly, the moving,
In which words we have considerable First, the person spoken of, David; secondly, the employment of this person, he Served; Thirdly, the Object on which he bestowed his pains and service, his own Generation; fourthly, the moving,
David, a man whom God found out and framed according to his own heart, and took from following the Ewes great with young to feed and Rule his people Israel, whom God advanced from a mean and low condition to the highest Pinacle of honour, setting his Throne higher then the Kings of the earth.
David, a man whom God found out and framed according to his own heart, and took from following the Ewes great with young to feed and Rule his people Israel, whom God advanced from a mean and low condition to the highest Pinnacle of honour, setting his Throne higher then the Kings of the earth.
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He Served, not Himself by an Exorbitant, Arbitrary Government, as his predecessor Saul had done, but he served Others, he served All, he served his own Generation.
He Served, not Himself by an Exorbitant, Arbitrary Government, as his predecessor Saul had done, but he served Others, he served All, he served his own Generation.
First, Sometimes it signifies a Succession of men begetting and propagating one another, so in the first of Matthew there are reckoned from Abraham to Christ two and forty Generations, that is, Successions of children standing up in their fathers rooms.
First, Sometime it signifies a Succession of men begetting and propagating one Another, so in the First of Matthew there Are reckoned from Abraham to christ two and forty Generations, that is, Successions of children standing up in their Father's rooms.
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Secondly, Sometimes it signifies All the men that live together at the same time; so Gen. 6.9. it is said of Noah, That he was a Just man and perfect in his Generations, that is, among, the men of that Age wherein he lived.
Secondly, Sometime it signifies All the men that live together At the same time; so Gen. 6.9. it is said of Noah, That he was a Just man and perfect in his Generations, that is, among, the men of that Age wherein he lived.
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Thirdly, It signifies men of a like quality and disposition, though they live in several ages and periods of time, as Psal. 14.5. God is in the Generation of the righteous. And Psal. 24.6. This is the Generation of them that seek thee.
Thirdly, It signifies men of a like quality and disposition, though they live in several ages and periods of time, as Psalm 14.5. God is in the Generation of the righteous. And Psalm 24.6. This is the Generation of them that seek thee.
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Fourthly, Sometimes it signifies a family or nation; so Mat. 24.34. Verily, I say unto you, this Generation shall not passe till all these things be fulfilled.
Fourthly, Sometime it signifies a family or Nation; so Mathew 24.34. Verily, I say unto you, this Generation shall not pass till all these things be fulfilled.
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And the meaning of the words must be this, That whatever devastations and desolations should come upon Jerusalem according to the Predictions of that Chapter, the Jews should yet remain a People, a Nation distinct from all other Nations,
And the meaning of the words must be this, That whatever devastations and desolations should come upon Jerusalem according to the Predictions of that Chapter, the jews should yet remain a People, a nation distinct from all other nations,
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That whereas other Nations living among strangers become incorporate with them in a few Generations, only the Jews wherever they live still remain a Nation distinct from all other Nations.
That whereas other nations living among Strangers become incorporate with them in a few Generations, only the jews wherever they live still remain a nation distinct from all other nations.
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David served his own Generation, that is, that company of men with whom he was Contemporaneous, who lived all the same time that he himself lived. Unlesse you will adde a
David served his own Generation, that is, that company of men with whom he was Contemporaneous, who lived all the same time that he himself lived. Unless you will add a
Therefore the more true and right reading of the Text seems to be that which our Translation follows, wherein that Phrase [ By the will of God ] is annexed to the words foregoing,
Therefore the more true and right reading of the Text seems to be that which our translation follows, wherein that Phrase [ By the will of God ] is annexed to the words foregoing,
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although so far from being hurtful that it is profitable, for that phrase by the will of God, may be referred either to the Generation, and so the meaning is, David served that Generation which it was the will and counsel of God to cast him upon.
although so Far from being hurtful that it is profitable, for that phrase by the will of God, may be referred either to the Generation, and so the meaning is, David served that Generation which it was the will and counsel of God to cast him upon.
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Or else it may be referred to the service that David did to his Generation, and so the meaning is, David served his own Generation, not after his own will,
Or Else it may be referred to the service that David did to his Generation, and so the meaning is, David served his own Generation, not After his own will,
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or fancy, or humor, or the humours, fancies or wils of other men, but after the will of God, For David after he had served his generation by the will of God, fell on sleep.
or fancy, or humour, or the humours, fancies or wills of other men, but After the will of God, For David After he had served his generation by the will of God, fell on sleep.
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1. First, In the general from the mention which the Holy Ghost here makes of David, which you see here as in other places of Scripture is altogether honourable, here is no mention of any dis-service David did his generation. Not one word of his being the occasion of the death of 85 of the Lords Priests in one day, they, their wives and their children;
1. First, In the general from the mention which the Holy Ghost Here makes of David, which you see Here as in other places of Scripture is altogether honourable, Here is no mention of any disservice David did his generation. Not one word of his being the occasion of the death of 85 of the lords Priests in one day, they, their wives and their children;
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Thence observe in the first place, That God values those that are in Christ, and have repented of their sins, not according to the evil but the good that hath been in them.
Thence observe in the First place, That God value's those that Are in christ, and have repented of their Sins, not according to the evil but the good that hath been in them.
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David here in the Text served his generation, so Noah his, so Moses his, so Paul his: The service that Noah did would not have been proper nor suitable in Moses his generation,
David Here in the Text served his generation, so Noah his, so Moses his, so Paul his: The service that Noah did would not have been proper nor suitable in Moses his generation,
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No, God who doth all things in number, weight and measure, he, from Eternity, hath appointed and allotted unto every man the Age and Generation he shall serve in. Act. 17.26.
No, God who does all things in number, weight and measure, he, from Eternity, hath appointed and allotted unto every man the Age and Generation he shall serve in. Act. 17.26.
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Twelfthly, and lastly, All that ever dyed or shall dye (except the Lord Jesus Christ) all else even the greatest and holiest must and shall see Corruption:
Twelfthly, and lastly, All that ever died or shall die (except the Lord jesus christ) all Else even the greatest and Holiest must and shall see Corruption:
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because there followed no Corruption of sin upon the union of Christs Soul and Body in his Conception, there followed no Corruption of body upon the dissolution of that union.
Because there followed no Corruption of since upon the Union of Christ Soul and Body in his Conception, there followed no Corruption of body upon the dissolution of that Union.
Or the five particulars of this Text are like those five leaves (of which you read in the Gospel) which being broken multiplyed into twelve baskets full. I shall empty but one of these Baskets for your entertainment at this time,
Or the five particulars of this Text Are like those five leaves (of which you read in the Gospel) which being broken multiplied into twelve baskets full. I shall empty but one of these Baskets for your entertainment At this time,
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David, though a King, though a Saint, though (in some sense) a King of Saints, yet this is spoken of him in his praise, He served his (or in his) own generation.
David, though a King, though a Saint, though (in Some sense) a King of Saints, yet this is spoken of him in his praise, He served his (or in his) own generation.
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In the Original it is NONLATINALPHABET, the word signifies not a verbal superficiall complemental service, such as our Times abounds with the profession of, (your servant Sir, is in every mans mouth) but a Real, Painful, Laborious service.
In the Original it is, the word signifies not a verbal superficial complemental service, such as our Times abounds with the profession of, (your servant Sir, is in every men Mouth) but a Real, Painful, Laborious service.
The word NONLATINALPHABET most properly signifying one that takes pains and tugs at the Oar. David found the Church and Commonwealth of Israel in a Crasie, Leaky condition,
The word most properly signifying one that Takes pains and tugs At the Oar. David found the Church and Commonwealth of Israel in a Crazy, Leaky condition,
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and he laboured hard and took pains to serve his generation, and to bring that weather-beaten bottom the generation was imbarked in, into safe Harbor.
and he laboured hard and took pains to serve his generation, and to bring that Weather-beaten bottom the generation was embarked in, into safe Harbour.
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And this every man how great soever should look upon as his greatest honour, saying with Maximinius the Emperor, Quo major sum eò magis laborare cupio, The greater I am the more work I desire to do.
And this every man how great soever should look upon as his greatest honour, saying with Maximinius the Emperor, Quo Major sum eò magis laborare Cupio, The greater I am the more work I desire to do.
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You may consider David in a three-fold capacity; first, in a Private Capacity, as a Member of the Jewish Commonwealth; secondly, in his Politick Capacity, as a King in Israel;
You may Consider David in a threefold capacity; First, in a Private Capacity, as a Member of the Jewish Commonwealth; secondly, in his Politic Capacity, as a King in Israel;
First, In his Private Capacity, David served his own generation several wayes; I will instance only in three, which are imitable and attainable by other private persons:
First, In his Private Capacity, David served his own generation several ways; I will instance only in three, which Are imitable and attainable by other private Persons:
First, David as a Private person did serve his generation by bewailing the sins and provocations of the Time and Age wherein he lived. So Psalm 119.136. Rivers of tears run down mine eyes because men keep not thy Laws.
First, David as a Private person did serve his generation by bewailing the Sins and provocations of the Time and Age wherein he lived. So Psalm 119.136. rivers of tears run down mine eyes Because men keep not thy Laws.
and that was one special service and office of love done for his generation. Thus Lot was serviceable to his generation when he lived in Sodome, 2 Pet. 2.8.
and that was one special service and office of love done for his generation. Thus Lot was serviceable to his generation when he lived in Sodom, 2 Pet. 2.8.
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Thus Ezra was serviceable to his generation, Ezra. 9.6. Thus Jeremiah, Jer. 4.6. Thus the godly in Ezekiels dayes, Ezek. 9.6. It is Eminent Service done in and to our generation to bewail the sins of it.
Thus Ezra was serviceable to his generation, Ezra. 9.6. Thus Jeremiah, Jer. 4.6. Thus the godly in Ezekiel's days, Ezekiel 9.6. It is Eminent Service done in and to our generation to bewail the Sins of it.
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Secondly, David as a Private Person did serve his generation by making intercession and supplication for them, by thrusting himself into the gap and interposing himself between the wrath of God and the poor people. So 2 Sam. 24.17. Lo I have sinned and I have done wickedly, let thy hand I pray thee be upon me and upon my fathers house.
Secondly, David as a Private Person did serve his generation by making Intercession and supplication for them, by thrusting himself into the gap and interposing himself between the wrath of God and the poor people. So 2 Sam. 24.17. Lo I have sinned and I have done wickedly, let thy hand I pray thee be upon me and upon my Father's house.
David here did by the Angel, as the Angel did by Abraham, when Abraham had stretched out his drawn sword over Isaac to slay him, the Angel catcheth hold upon his sword and stayeth his hand:
David Here did by the Angel, as the Angel did by Abraham, when Abraham had stretched out his drawn sword over Isaac to slay him, the Angel Catches hold upon his sword and stays his hand:
and David comes and catches hold of the sword and stayes the Angel and saves Jerusalem: this was excellent service done to his generation. Thus also Moses did serve his generation, Exo. 32.31. Num. 16.40.
and David comes and Catches hold of the sword and stays the Angel and saves Jerusalem: this was excellent service done to his generation. Thus also Moses did serve his generation, Exo. 32.31. Num. 16.40.
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So Eminently Exemplary was the life of David for holinesse and uprightnesse, as that it is made the Standard and Measure of the uprightnesse of others.
So Eminently Exemplary was the life of David for holiness and uprightness, as that it is made the Standard and Measure of the uprightness of Others.
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And all that followed after him in the line of succession are reputed either good or bad, according as they walked or walked not in the steps of their Father David. David led the way and set the coppy of a holy life not only to his own generation, but to the generations that succeeded after him.
And all that followed After him in the line of succession Are reputed either good or bad, according as they walked or walked not in the steps of their Father David. David led the Way and Set the copy of a holy life not only to his own generation, but to the generations that succeeded After him.
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And thus every godly Christian may and must serve their generation. Being harmelesse and blamelesse, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation among whom you shine as Lights, Phil. 2.15 Every Christian man and woman the worse the generation is in which they live, the better they should strive to be;
And thus every godly Christian may and must serve their generation. Being harmless and blameless, the Sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation among whom you shine as Lights, Philip 2.15 Every Christian man and woman the Worse the generation is in which they live, the better they should strive to be;
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David served his generation by administring Judgment and governing righteously, Psal. 75.2. When I shall receive the Congregation I will judge uprightly. Psalm 101.8. I will early destroy all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off evil doers from the City of the Lord.
David served his generation by administering Judgement and governing righteously, Psalm 75.2. When I shall receive the Congregation I will judge uprightly. Psalm 101.8. I will early destroy all the wicked of the land, that I may Cut off evil doers from the city of the Lord.
David in the whole course of his Magistracy served his generation by making the peoples good the publick good, the good of the generation in which he lived, the end of his government,
David in the Whole course of his Magistracy served his generation by making the peoples good the public good, the good of the generation in which he lived, the end of his government,
and not his own Pompe and grandeur. In which respect it is said of him, Psal. 78.72. That he fed (or governed) the people according to the integrity of his heart;
and not his own Pomp and grandeur. In which respect it is said of him, Psalm 78.72. That he fed (or governed) the people according to the integrity of his heart;
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David was the first man that made the motion for bringing back the Ark to the Tabernacle of the Lord, 2 Sam. 6. And when they were discouraged in their first attempt by the breach which God made upon them for a miscarriage and irregularity in that action, David's heart was so set upon the work that he could not be taken off,
David was the First man that made the motion for bringing back the Ark to the Tabernacle of the Lord, 2 Sam. 6. And when they were discouraged in their First attempt by the breach which God made upon them for a miscarriage and irregularity in that actium, David's heart was so Set upon the work that he could not be taken off,
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but after a little pause he sets upon it a second time and with a great deal of joy and triumph brings the Ark home to Jerusalem, though not without the slighting and scorn of his own wife Michol.
but After a little pause he sets upon it a second time and with a great deal of joy and triumph brings the Ark home to Jerusalem, though not without the slighting and scorn of his own wife Michal.
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Secondly, Thinking it an unbecoming thing for himself to dwell in a house of Cedar, when the Ark of God dwelt in Curtains, he resolved with himself to build an house, a Temple for the Ark of God to dwell in:
Secondly, Thinking it an unbecoming thing for himself to dwell in a house of Cedar, when the Ark of God dwelled in Curtains, he resolved with himself to built an house, a Temple for the Ark of God to dwell in:
Yet further, David as a man extraordinarily inspired by God, did serve his generation by Composing Psalms to be sung publickly in the worship of God which are upon record as parts of holy Scripture,
Yet further, David as a man extraordinarily inspired by God, did serve his generation by Composing Psalms to be sung publicly in the worship of God which Are upon record as parts of holy Scripture,
and by Methodizing and Regulating the worship of God as to the courses of the Priests and Levites, and the several offices that each of them were to attend upon in their Courses, 1 Chro. 23. As also by drawing up and delivering unto Solomon the Scheme or Platform of the Temple which Solomon was to build.
and by Methodizing and Regulating the worship of God as to the courses of the Priests and Levites, and the several Offices that each of them were to attend upon in their Courses, 1 Chro 23. As also by drawing up and delivering unto Solomon the Scheme or Platform of the Temple which Solomon was to built.
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All which things referring to the worship of God, David took upon him to order, not simply as he was a King, but as he was a Prophet, one extraordinarily and infallibly directed by God in these particulars,
All which things referring to the worship of God, David took upon him to order, not simply as he was a King, but as he was a Prophet, one extraordinarily and infallibly directed by God in these particulars,
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as may be collected from 1 Chron. 18.12. where it is said, That David had by the Spirit the Pattern, &c. And again, verse 19. All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me.
as may be collected from 1 Chronicles 18.12. where it is said, That David had by the Spirit the Pattern, etc. And again, verse 19. All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me.
and it is (pace tantorum virorum dixerim) a mistake in some who would give unto the Magistracy a kind of a Supreme & Legislative power in Sacris (which is indeed the sole Preogative of Jesus Christ) from this example of David. But unless all Magistrates had the same extraordinary Spirit and Office that David had, they may not presume to do as David did.
and it is (pace Tantorum virorum dixerim) a mistake in Some who would give unto the Magistracy a kind of a Supreme & Legislative power in Sacris (which is indeed the sole Preogative of jesus christ) from this Exampl of David. But unless all Magistrates had the same extraordinary Spirit and Office that David had, they may not presume to do as David did.
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And it must needs be so, because that Man who serves his generation doth good, and makes it his design to do good, not to some few, but to many, yea, to all, so far as it is possible for him in his Sphere and Capacity to attain.
And it must needs be so, Because that Man who serves his generation does good, and makes it his Design to do good, not to Some few, but to many, yea, to all, so Far as it is possible for him in his Sphere and Capacity to attain.
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First, (I say) Such a man as serves his generation, the more service he doth, the Richer stock of Grace and Goodness he evidenceth to be in him: Bonum quò communius co melius.
First, (I say) Such a man as serves his generation, the more service he does, the Richer stock of Grace and goodness he Evidenceth to be in him: Bonum quò Communius counterfeit Better.
So here, that man that can do good and be profitable and servicable not only to himself ( Job 22.21.) to his own family and kindred, but to the whole Age and Generation he lives in;
So Here, that man that can do good and be profitable and serviceable not only to himself (Job 22.21.) to his own family and kindred, but to the Whole Age and Generation he lives in;
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Non solum nobis nati sumus sed Partem Patria, &c. And therefore the more generally and universally serviceable any man is in his generation, the nearer he comes to the End of his being; yea,
Non solum nobis Nati sumus sed Partem Patria, etc. And Therefore the more generally and universally serviceable any man is in his generation, the nearer he comes to the End of his being; yea,
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Thirdly, The nearer he comes to those beings which are most excellent: There is nothing in the whole visible Creation more excellent then the Sun in the firmament;
Thirdly, The nearer he comes to those beings which Are most excellent: There is nothing in the Whole visible Creation more excellent then the Sun in the firmament;
4. Yea, The Lord Jesus Christ himself, who (as Man) is the first begotten of every creature, higher then the Angels, yet he took upon him the Form of a servant, Phil. 2. And professeth, That he came not to be ministred unto, but to minister, Mat. 20.28.
4. Yea, The Lord jesus christ himself, who (as Man) is the First begotten of every creature, higher then the Angels, yet he took upon him the From of a servant, Philip 2. And Professes, That he Come not to be ministered unto, but to minister, Mathew 20.28.
and every name that can be named, yet still he continues the Minister of the Elect. And (with all Humility and Honour to his Blessed Majesty be it spoken) Serves them as their High Priest, making continual Intercession to God for them.
and every name that can be nam, yet still he continues the Minister of the Elect. And (with all Humility and Honour to his Blessed Majesty be it spoken) Serves them as their High Priest, making continual Intercession to God for them.
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5. Yea, God himself as he is Primum & Optimum the first and best of beings, so he is the most Communicative: He gives to all life and being, Act. 17.23, 28. He upholds all things by the word of his power, Heb. 1.3. He is good, and doth good to all, Psalm 145.9.
5. Yea, God himself as he is Primum & Optimum the First and best of beings, so he is the most Communicative: He gives to all life and being, Act. 17.23, 28. He upholds all things by the word of his power, Hebrew 1.3. He is good, and does good to all, Psalm 145.9.
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And therefore the more generally and universally good and useful any man is, the more like he is to Angels, the more like to Jesus Christ, the more like to God himself. It cannot therefore but be a great honour for any man to serve h•• generation, which is to be a Common blessing, a Publick good, and so to be like God himself.
And Therefore the more generally and universally good and useful any man is, the more like he is to Angels, the more like to jesus christ, the more like to God himself. It cannot Therefore but be a great honour for any man to serve h•• generation, which is to be a Common blessing, a Public good, and so to be like God himself.
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And here I might in the first place take up a bitter Lamentation, or rather Reprehension against multitudes amongst us that are very faulty in reference to this great duty of Serving their Generations.
And Here I might in the First place take up a bitter Lamentation, or rather Reprehension against Multitudes among us that Are very faulty in Referente to this great duty of Serving their Generations.
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All their cares, thoughts, studies, affections are confined to themselves, centred upon themselves; they mind not, regard not the good of the Age and Generation they live in;
All their Cares, thoughts, studies, affections Are confined to themselves, centred upon themselves; they mind not, regard not the good of the Age and Generation they live in;
he is like the beasts that perish. He perisheth and his memorial is perished with him. Psalm 9.6. His remembrance shall perish in the earth, and he shall have no name in the street, Job 18.17. This their way is their folly.
he is like the beasts that perish. He Perishes and his memorial is perished with him. Psalm 9.6. His remembrance shall perish in the earth, and he shall have no name in the street, Job 18.17. This their Way is their folly.
Whatever it be in the eyes of men, it is meer folly in the sight of God for any to think to perpetuate their names by heaping up Lordships, and Manors, and Towns, and Calling them by their own Names, this their way is their folly.
Whatever it be in the eyes of men, it is mere folly in the sighed of God for any to think to perpetuate their names by heaping up Lordship's, and Manors, and Towns, and Calling them by their own Names, this their Way is their folly.
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Against this folly the Holy Ghost gives the godly a Caveat, v. 16. Be not thou afraid when one (that is, such an one as he had been speaking of before, one that seeks not the good of his generation, that seeks nothing but to greaten himself and his family.
Against this folly the Holy Ghost gives the godly a Caveat, v. 16. Be not thou afraid when one (that is, such an one as he had been speaking of before, one that seeks not the good of his generation, that seeks nothing but to greaten himself and his family.
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Though while he lived he blessed his soul, (saying with that fool in the Parable, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years, take thine ease, cate, drink and be merry ) yet none else blessed him.
Though while he lived he blessed his soul, (saying with that fool in the Parable, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many Years, take thine ease, cate, drink and be merry) yet none Else blessed him.
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Men, that is, some men, will praise thee, flatter thee to thy face when thou dost well to thy self, yet he that serves not his own generation, shall go to the generation of his fathers, he shall never see light &c. Secondly, Others there are who are so far from serving the age and generation wherein they live, that they serve themselves of the age and generation they live in.
Men, that is, Some men, will praise thee, flatter thee to thy face when thou dost well to thy self, yet he that serves not his own generation, shall go to the generation of his Father's, he shall never see Light etc. Secondly, Others there Are who Are so Far from serving the age and generation wherein they live, that they serve themselves of the age and generation they live in.
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Wo unto him that buildeth a Town with blood, and establisheth a City by iniquity, &c. Hab. 2.11. 3. Again, Others in stead of serving the generation wherein they live, they are the shame, the burthen, the reproach, Ulcus et Carcinôma, the scab, the plague of the generation they live in.
Woe unto him that builds a Town with blood, and Establisheth a city by iniquity, etc. Hab. 2.11. 3. Again, Others in stead of serving the generation wherein they live, they Are the shame, the burden, the reproach, Ulcus et Carcinôma, the scab, the plague of the generation they live in.
How do these serve the generation they live in? or what do these serve for? but only to poison and infect the Age in which they live with their vitious conversations, to fill up the measure of its iniquities,
How do these serve the generation they live in? or what do these serve for? but only to poison and infect the Age in which they live with their vicious conversations, to fill up the measure of its iniquities,
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and that is to exhort every one of you, seeing the greatest honour that the greatest upon earth can have is to serve his generation, O be exhorted to lay out your selves, your utmost, your all for the service of your generation.
and that is to exhort every one of you, seeing the greatest honour that the greatest upon earth can have is to serve his generation, Oh be exhorted to lay out your selves, your utmost, your all for the service of your generation.
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Never more need then now, never fitter opportunities then now. Thirdly, Serve your generation by the example of an Holy and Gospel-becoming Conversation.
Never more need then now, never fitter opportunities then now. Thirdly, Serve your generation by the Exampl of an Holy and Gospel becoming Conversation.
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Never was that more needful then now, when the woful miscarriages of many Professors of the Gospel hath made the very Name of the Gospel and the Reformed Religion to stink in the nostrils of the Nations that are round about us,
Never was that more needful then now, when the woeful miscarriages of many Professors of the Gospel hath made the very Name of the Gospel and the Reformed Religion to stink in the nostrils of the nations that Are round about us,
Especially those of you whom God hath set in Publick and Eminent places, in the Magistracy and in the Ministry, set you as Lights in a Candlestick, Stars in an higher Orb: O how should you willingly (with the Apostle) spend and be spent in the service of your generation, 2 Cor. 12.15. One of the German Princes took for his Device a Candle burning in a Candlestick with this Motto, A. S. M. C. hoc est, Aliis Servio, Meipsam Consumo;
Especially those of you whom God hath Set in Public and Eminent places, in the Magistracy and in the Ministry, Set you as Lights in a Candlestick, Stars in an higher Orb: Oh how should you willingly (with the Apostle) spend and be spent in the service of your generation, 2 Cor. 12.15. One of the Germane Princes took for his Device a Candle burning in a Candlestick with this Motto, A. S. M. C. hoc est, Others Servio, Meipsam Consumo;
First, It will be an Honour to you in Life, in Death, and after Death; yea it will be a comfort to you at the day of Judgment and when you come in heaven, that you did not spend your dayes in vanity, that you did not live telluris inutile pondus, but served your generation.
First, It will be an Honour to you in Life, in Death, and After Death; yea it will be a Comfort to you At the day of Judgement and when you come in heaven, that you did not spend your days in vanity, that you did not live Telluris inutile pondus, but served your generation.
Thirdly, Consider there are but few that seriously and conscienciously attend this work. We may take up the complaint of the Apostle, Phil. 2.21. All seek their own; or that of Rabbi Simmeon, Nathanielis F. Dies brevis & opus multum & operarii pauci, es merces multa & Paterfamilias urget:
Thirdly, Consider there Are but few that seriously and conscientiously attend this work. We may take up the complaint of the Apostle, Philip 2.21. All seek their own; or that of Rabbi Simmeon, Nathanielis F. Die brevis & opus multum & Operarii Pauci, es merces Multa & Paterfamilias urget:
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therefore Dum vires annique siunt, &c. while time and strength serves, serve your generation. Fourthly, Consider the number of those who serve their generation diminisheth and decreaseth daily:
Therefore Dum vires annique siunt, etc. while time and strength serves, serve your generation. Fourthly, Consider the number of those who serve their generation diminisheth and decreaseth daily:
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God hath lately taken away not only in other parts of the Nation, but here in Essex many excellent and serviceable ones in the Magistracy and in the Ministry. Men that were publick Blessings.
God hath lately taken away not only in other parts of the nation, but Here in Essex many excellent and serviceable ones in the Magistracy and in the Ministry. Men that were public Blessings.
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And now last of all his faithful servant, the Reverend Pastor of this place, Mr. Samuel Collins, whose exceeding eminent serviceableness to and in his generation, I think, envy it self cannot deny, I say it again, Envy it self cannot deny but that he was, A man exceeding serviceable in his generation;
And now last of all his faithful servant, the Reverend Pastor of this place, Mr. Samuel Collins, whose exceeding eminent serviceableness to and in his generation, I think, envy it self cannot deny, I say it again, Envy it self cannot deny but that he was, A man exceeding serviceable in his generation;
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For who was the instrument, under God, of laying the foundations of Religion and godliness among you? was it not Mr. Collins? Who was the means of directing you into some kind of order and forme,
For who was the Instrument, under God, of laying the foundations of Religion and godliness among you? was it not Mr. Collins? Who was the means of directing you into Some kind of order and Form,
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and more comfortable providing for your poor then is almost to be found again in any town in the County? Who laid the platform of these things amongst you? was it not Mr. Collins? Who was the occasion of building many houses (and as I have been informed, some whole streets in your Town) by increasing the number of your Inhabitants? was it not Mr. Collins? the sweet sound and savour of whose Ministry invited many from other places to come and seek a habitation among you,
and more comfortable providing for your poor then is almost to be found again in any town in the County? Who laid the platform of these things among you? was it not Mr. Collins? Who was the occasion of building many houses (and as I have been informed, Some Whole streets in your Town) by increasing the number of your Inhabitants? was it not Mr. Collins? the sweet found and savour of whose Ministry invited many from other places to come and seek a habitation among you,
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how many Congregations have cause to blesse God for him, on the behalf of those faithful and godly Ministers, which he procured to be sent to them, by the interest he had in those persons of worth & honor to whom by present Laws the Jus Patronatus did belong?
how many Congregations have cause to bless God for him, on the behalf of those faithful and godly Ministers, which he procured to be sent to them, by the Interest he had in those Persons of worth & honour to whom by present Laws the Jus Patronage did belong?
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Yea, how many have cause to blesse God for the Ministers that were brought up in his family, under his Eye, Care, and Tuition, who have since proved eminent and worthy instruments in the Church of Christ? I think scarce any man now living in England was more serviceable or more happy in this kind then he.
Yea, how many have cause to bless God for the Ministers that were brought up in his family, under his Eye, Care, and Tuition, who have since proved eminent and worthy Instruments in the Church of christ? I think scarce any man now living in England was more serviceable or more happy in this kind then he.
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And I could have wished (had it been the good pleasure of God) that this imployment that is now cast upon me, had fallen upon the hand of some one of them to whom this Reverend Father might have said as aged Paul doth to his beloved Son and Scholar Timothy, 2 Tim. 3.10.
And I could have wished (had it been the good pleasure of God) that this employment that is now cast upon me, had fallen upon the hand of Some one of them to whom this Reverend Father might have said as aged Paul does to his Beloved Son and Scholar Timothy, 2 Tim. 3.10.
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But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience, persecution which came to me at Iconium, at Antioch, at Lystra, what persecutions I endured,
But thou hast Fully known my Doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience, persecution which Come to me At Iconium, At Antioch, At Lystra, what persecutions I endured,
I would this work had fallen upon the hand of some of these who might have been Testes Domestici & quotidiani, daily and Domestick Witnesses of his Conversation among you.
I would this work had fallen upon the hand of Some of these who might have been Testes Domestici & quotidiani, daily and Domestic Witnesses of his Conversation among you.
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But thus much I remember, that when I was a child Mr. Collins of Braintrie was among those men, those Ministers whose Names God had made precious among his Saints.
But thus much I Remember, that when I was a child Mr. Collins of Braintrie was among those men, those Ministers whose Names God had made precious among his Saints.
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Since I came to mans estate it hath been my unhappiness that I have been almost a stranger to him, having opportunity only to give him seldome and short visits. But what I have learned either by my own observation or by the observation of others, that I shall not spare to speak;
Since I Come to men estate it hath been my unhappiness that I have been almost a stranger to him, having opportunity only to give him seldom and short visits. But what I have learned either by my own observation or by the observation of Others, that I shall not spare to speak;
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And I know not better what particulars to instance in then those, concerning which the Paul appeals to Timothy, Thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, &c. The first thing I shall instance in is his Doctrine: As Demosthenes said Pronunciation was the first and principal thing in an Orator; so Doctrine is the first and principle thing in a Minister. I shal therefore first begin to speak of that.
And I know not better what particulars to instance in then those, Concerning which the Paul appeals to Timothy, Thou hast Fully known my Doctrine, manner of life, etc. The First thing I shall instance in is his Doctrine: As Demosthenes said Pronunciation was the First and principal thing in an Orator; so Doctrine is the First and principle thing in a Minister. I shall Therefore First begin to speak of that.
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And I appeal to you who have been his hearers (as I think some of you have been) all the time of his going out and coming in among you, was not his Doctrine alwayes sound? did he (in all the forty and six years of his Ministry among you, did he) ever broach any Error, or vent any one Heterodox or private Opinion? Nay, was he not alwayes a strong and zealous opposer of them? You that were his gravest and most Judicious Auditors speak,
And I appeal to you who have been his hearers (as I think Some of you have been) all the time of his going out and coming in among you, was not his Doctrine always found? did he (in all the forty and six Years of his Ministry among you, did he) ever broach any Error, or vent any one Heterodox or private Opinion? Nay, was he not always a strong and zealous opposer of them? You that were his Gravest and most Judicious Auditors speak,
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Witnesse those many souls that God gave in to his Ministry, and by his Ministry in to Christ, some whereof are now in heaven blessing God with him and for him;
Witness those many Souls that God gave in to his Ministry, and by his Ministry in to christ, Some whereof Are now in heaven blessing God with him and for him;
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others are yet living in New England, and some I hope are yet living in Braintree, who must (if they will not be unjust and unthankful) say, That though they had many iustructers,
Others Are yet living in New England, and Some I hope Are yet living in Braintree, who must (if they will not be unjust and unthankful) say, That though they had many iustructers,
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And even to this last winter (till it pleased God to give him a Supersedeas by that sore sicknesse which at length served him with a Quietus est in death;
And even to this last winter (till it pleased God to give him a Supersedeas by that soar sickness which At length served him with a Quietus est in death;
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and that he had liberty of Spirit to do it, his Ministry (even His) meeting with the same disrespect and discouragement that the labours of the rest of Gods Ministers generally meet with in these sinful, slighting, unthankful dayes.
and that he had liberty of Spirit to do it, his Ministry (even His) meeting with the same disrespect and discouragement that the labours of the rest of God's Ministers generally meet with in these sinful, slighting, unthankful days.
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But God had vouchsafed him a singular blessing, that even in his old age he was fat and flourishing, Psalm 92.14. His Understanding, Invention, Memory, Utterance and other Ministerial parts, they were as lively, as fresh and nimble now in his old age as in the prime of his years (at least I may say they were more fresh and lively in him then in many of us who are far younger men.) That as it is said of Joseph, His bow abode in strength.
But God had vouchsafed him a singular blessing, that even in his old age he was fat and flourishing, Psalm 92.14. His Understanding, Invention, Memory, Utterance and other Ministerial parts, they were as lively, as fresh and nimble now in his old age as in the prime of his Years (At least I may say they were more fresh and lively in him then in many of us who Are Far younger men.) That as it is said of Joseph, His bow Abided in strength.
And is it not as rare and memorable concerning this faithful servant of God, that when he was almost one hundred years old lack twenty, the eye of his understanding waxed not dim, nor his spiritual strength abated? But I see I must not bestow thus much time in Engraving every piece of this good mans Character: I proceed therefore to the next mentioned by Paul, and that is his Life, Thou hast fully known my Doctrine Life, &c. 2. The Life and Conversation was not only Unblameable and without Rebuke, but Holy, Exemplary, Edifying.
And is it not as rare and memorable Concerning this faithful servant of God, that when he was almost one hundred Years old lack twenty, the eye of his understanding waxed not dim, nor his spiritual strength abated? But I see I must not bestow thus much time in Engraving every piece of this good men Character: I proceed Therefore to the next mentioned by Paul, and that is his Life, Thou hast Fully known my Doctrine Life, etc. 2. The Life and Conversation was not only Unblameable and without Rebuke, but Holy, Exemplary, Edifying.
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But as he preached so he lived: His Doctrine was the Rule of his Life, and his Life was the Example of that Doctrine. I may say of him as Bernard doth of his Humbertus, Factitium vobis Sermonem in omni famâ sanctitatis servus Dei exhibuit:
But as he preached so he lived: His Doctrine was the Rule of his Life, and his Life was the Exampl of that Doctrine. I may say of him as Bernard does of his Humbertus, Factitium vobis Sermonem in omni famâ sanctitatis servus Dei Exhibited:
3. And this his Life and Conversation declares what his Purpose, his NONLATINALPHABET was (which is the third thing there mentioned by Paul ) in his entring into the Ministry, his purpose was not to seek great things to himself; No, no:
3. And this his Life and Conversation declares what his Purpose, his was (which is the third thing there mentioned by Paul) in his entering into the Ministry, his purpose was not to seek great things to himself; No, no:
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In reference to this holy man, and what befel him in this Congregation, I have often thought upon that in Exodus, where it is said, There rose up another generation which knew not Joseph.
In Referente to this holy man, and what befell him in this Congregation, I have often Thought upon that in Exodus, where it is said, There rose up Another generation which knew not Joseph.
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O, Sirs, if you had all known (as some of you did) what service he had done for this poor Town, what a state when he came first hither he found Braintree in,
Oh, Sirs, if you had all known (as Some of you did) what service he had done for this poor Town, what a state when he Come First hither he found Braintree in,
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and what a state and degree of eminency in profession and outward prosperity he (or rather God by his means and Ministry) had advanced it to, I am confident you would all have pai'd him the just Tribute of Love and Reverence in his Life, and Honour at his Death which many of you did and do.
and what a state and degree of eminency in profession and outward Prosperity he (or rather God by his means and Ministry) had advanced it to, I am confident you would all have paid him the just Tribute of Love and reverence in his Life, and Honour At his Death which many of you did and do.
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He was none of those, Qui frigide & Jejune de fide disserant, that do discourse of Faith unto others coldly and overly, Tanquam de terrâ incognitâ. But as Tertullian speaks of the Prayers of the Primitive Christians, so it is true of his Preachings, They were tanquam de Pectore; His Sermons came from the Heart, he was a Preacher that could say with the Apostle John, 1 Epist. 1.1. That which we have seen with our eyes, and have lookt upon, and our hands have handled of the Word of Life, declare we unto you.
He was none of those, Qui frigid & Jejune de fide disserant, that do discourse of Faith unto Others coldly and overly, Tanquam de terrâ incognitâ. But as Tertullian speaks of the Prayers of the Primitive Christians, so it is true of his Preachings, They were tanquam de Pectore; His Sermons Come from the Heart, he was a Preacher that could say with the Apostle John, 1 Epistle 1.1. That which we have seen with our eyes, and have looked upon, and our hands have handled of the Word of Life, declare we unto you.
The next thing the Apostle instanceth in is Long-suffering: Now the Long-suffering of this Holy man, if it were not sufficiently tryed in the time of his Health,
The next thing the Apostle Instanceth in is Long-suffering: Now the Long-suffering of this Holy man, if it were not sufficiently tried in the time of his Health,
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And in all that time he never uttered one unbecoming word, but lay quiet, contented, chearful in the frame of his Spirit all the time of his sickness, till it pleased God to put an end to his dayes. Here was Long-suffering.
And in all that time he never uttered one unbecoming word, but lay quiet, contented, cheerful in the frame of his Spirit all the time of his sickness, till it pleased God to put an end to his days. Here was Long-suffering.
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I believe there is scarce a poor man or woman in all your Town but will acknowledg that in him they have lost one of their best Friends, one of their most ready, chearful, tenderhearted Relievers of their necessities that they had in all the world.
I believe there is scarce a poor man or woman in all your Town but will acknowledge that in him they have lost one of their best Friends, one of their most ready, cheerful, tenderhearted Relievers of their necessities that they had in all the world.
and that is Patience. And may I speak the truth, I never heard any thing laid to the charge of this holy man in all my dayes but some defect in this particular, some want of Patience. Now suppose that this charge were true,
and that is Patience. And may I speak the truth, I never herd any thing laid to the charge of this holy man in all my days but Some defect in this particular, Some want of Patience. Now suppose that this charge were true,
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why? may not the want of this one particular Grace be over-lookt where there is such a full confluence of other Graces? What Man, what Saint is there living upon the face of this earth, that wants nothing? This Holy man of God (say some) wanted patience; and are there not other men that want the wisdom he had, the gravity that he had, the sobriety that he had in the use of meats,
why? may not the want of this one particular Grace be overlooked where there is such a full confluence of other Graces? What Man, what Saint is there living upon the face of this earth, that Wants nothing? This Holy man of God (say Some) wanted patience; and Are there not other men that want the Wisdom he had, the gravity that he had, the sobriety that he had in the use of Meats,
and drinks, and apparrel, the charity that he had? the modesty and humility that he had? And yet all these can be over-lookt in them, only this one want of patience must be objected against him.
and drinks, and apparel, the charity that he had? the modesty and humility that he had? And yet all these can be overlooked in them, only this one want of patience must be objected against him.
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But I beseech you tell me (some of you) what was this want of patience and in what cases? For there are cases wherein to want patience is not a fault but a duty: there are cases in which good men, holy men may not be patient, cannot be patient, ought not to be patient.
But I beseech you tell me (Some of you) what was this want of patience and in what cases? For there Are cases wherein to want patience is not a fault but a duty: there Are cases in which good men, holy men may not be patient, cannot be patient, ought not to be patient.
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Even Moses himself, the pattern of patience, the miracle of patience, having to do with a froward and gainsaying people, hath much ado sometimes to keep the bounds of patience, yea, meets with some occasions in which he dares not but shew some impatience. If the people in his absence set up a golden calf and worship it, patience can hold no longer;
Even Moses himself, the pattern of patience, the miracle of patience, having to doe with a froward and gainsaying people, hath much ado sometime to keep the bounds of patience, yea, meets with Some occasions in which he dares not but show Some impatience. If the people in his absence Set up a golden calf and worship it, patience can hold no longer;
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then how impatient would Moses have been if this had been done in his presence and before his face? If the people despise and loath the Manna of the Lord,
then how impatient would Moses have been if this had been done in his presence and before his face? If the people despise and loath the Manna of the Lord,
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if Cora, Dathan and Abiram will rebel against the Lord by taking to themselves an Office about the Holy things, to which the Lord hath not called them,
if Cora, Dathan and Abiram will rebel against the Lord by taking to themselves an Office about the Holy things, to which the Lord hath not called them,
Now I beseech you, what were the cases in which this servant of the Lord shewed any Impatience at any time? were they properly his own concernments? when people withheld his Maintenance from him was he impatient then? Did he molest any? Did he hale them before the Judge? When people despised him, opened their mouths in scornful, reproachful manner against him (as many delight to do against all the Ministers of Christ Jesus) was his impatience then? Being reviled, did he revile again? Surely no:
Now I beseech you, what were the cases in which this servant of the Lord showed any Impatience At any time? were they properly his own concernments? when people withheld his Maintenance from him was he impatient then? Did he molest any? Did he hale them before the Judge? When people despised him, opened their mouths in scornful, reproachful manner against him (as many delight to do against all the Ministers of christ jesus) was his impatience then? Being reviled, did he revile again? Surely not:
but if when he saw people slighting the precious Manna of the Word, setting up the Idols of their own brain in stead of Gods Ordinances, sowing Schism and division among the people committed to his charge;
but if when he saw people slighting the precious Manna of the Word, setting up the Idols of their own brain in stead of God's Ordinances, sowing Schism and division among the people committed to his charge;
if upon such occasions as these his Spirit was stirred in him, shall this be imputed as a fault to him? — Nam quis Iniqua Tam Patient Gentis tam ferreus ut teneat se.
if upon such occasions as these his Spirit was stirred in him, shall this be imputed as a fault to him? — Nam quis Iniqua Tam Patient Gentis tam Ferreus ut Tenet se.
Not from the hand of Publick Power; from that his own Integrity and Prudence, and (principally) that hand which upholds the Stars in his Church, preserved him all his dayes under all that variety of changes that hath passed over us.
Not from the hand of Public Power; from that his own Integrity and Prudence, and (principally) that hand which upholds the Stars in his Church, preserved him all his days under all that variety of changes that hath passed over us.
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