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Rev. 14 13. I heard a Voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the Dead, which Die in the Lord, from henceforth,Rev. 14 13. I herd a Voice from Heaven, saying unto me, Write, Blessed Are the Dead, which Die in the Lord, from henceforth,
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yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them.
yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them.
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IN these Words we have Three Things considerable, which we have an account of, from the Voice and Spirit of God.
IN these Words we have Three Things considerable, which we have an account of, from the Voice and Spirit of God.
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First, That they, who Die in the Lord, are Blessed. Secondly, The Reason or Parts of this Blessedness:First, That they, who Die in the Lord, Are Blessed. Secondly, The Reason or Parts of this Blessedness:
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They rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them. Thirdly, The time of the Beginning, or Commencement of this Blessedness. From henceforth. They rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them. Thirdly, The time of the Beginning, or Commencement of this Blessedness. From henceforth.
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First, They that Die in the Lord, are Blessed. First, They that Die in the Lord, Are Blessed.
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But here the Question is, who they are, that may be said to Die in the Lord? Or what it is, that is intended in that Expression or Description of those, to whom the Blessing here doth belong.
But Here the Question is, who they Are, that may be said to Die in the Lord? Or what it is, that is intended in that Expression or Description of those, to whom the Blessing Here does belong.
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I make no doubt, as it is also generally understood, that these Words were especially and principally intended for the comfort of such Christians, who were then like to suffer in those Days of Persecution of the Church of God;
I make no doubt, as it is also generally understood, that these Words were especially and principally intended for the Comfort of such Christians, who were then like to suffer in those Days of Persecution of the Church of God;
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whereby the Patience of the Saints, of which he speaks, ver. 12. was so much Exercised.
whereby the Patience of the Saints, of which he speaks, ver. 12. was so much Exercised.
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The outward State of the Church was then very dismal and sad, in those dark and afflictive Times.
The outward State of the Church was then very dismal and sad, in those dark and afflictive Times.
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And therefore it was but need to give a Word of Comfort and Support to such,
And Therefore it was but need to give a Word of Comfort and Support to such,
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as were like to bear the Burden of those direful Calamities, that were about to fall upon them.
as were like to bear the Burden of those direful Calamities, that were about to fallen upon them.
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This seems to be mainly intended here in this Blessing, that they might be encouraged thereby to hold out in their Faith and Profession, notwithstanding all that should fall upon them.
This seems to be mainly intended Here in this Blessing, that they might be encouraged thereby to hold out in their Faith and Profession, notwithstanding all that should fallen upon them.
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In this Sense then, by those that Die in the Lord, the Holy Martyrs must first be intended, who laid down their Lives for the Lord, that is,
In this Sense then, by those that Die in the Lord, the Holy Martyrs must First be intended, who laid down their Lives for the Lord, that is,
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for his sake, or for their Adherence to his Faith and Gospel.
for his sake, or for their Adherence to his Faith and Gospel.
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This being a very grievous Case, God was pleased often in the Scriptures to provide for their Encouragement.
This being a very grievous Case, God was pleased often in the Scriptures to provide for their Encouragement.
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It is a faithful saying, saith the Apostle, if we be Dead with him, we shall also Live with him: It is a faithful saying, Says the Apostle, if we be Dead with him, we shall also Live with him:
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If we Suffer, we shall also Reign with him. And that we shall be also glorified together; If we Suffer, we shall also Reign with him. And that we shall be also glorified together;
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and that the Sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the Glory, that shall be revealed in us.
and that the Sufferings of this present time, Are not worthy to be compared with the Glory, that shall be revealed in us.
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For, saith he, our light Affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory.
For, Says he, our Light Affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory.
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Seeing it is a Righteous Thing with God, to recompence Tribulation to them that trouble you; Seeing it is a Righteous Thing with God, to recompense Tribulation to them that trouble you;
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and to you, who are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven,
and to you, who Are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord jesus shall be revealed from Heaven,
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when he shall come to be glorified in his Saints, and admired in all them, that believe. when he shall come to be glorified in his Saints, and admired in all them, that believe.
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And a great many more such Promises and Encouragements there are to Suffering Christians, who Die in the Lord.
And a great many more such Promises and Encouragements there Are to Suffering Christians, who Die in the Lord.
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But then it must be likewise supposed, That those, who Die thus in, or for the Lord, and for their Adherence to the Faith of Christ, do Die in,
But then it must be likewise supposed, That those, who Die thus in, or for the Lord, and for their Adherence to the Faith of christ, do Die in,
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or under the sanctifying Power of that Faith also; the great Design of which was to Purifie the Heart, and Work by Love.
or under the sanctifying Power of that Faith also; the great Design of which was to Purify the Heart, and Work by Love.
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Without which Effect obtained, Martyrdom it self, if it could be supposed, would not at all profit them;
Without which Effect obtained, Martyrdom it self, if it could be supposed, would not At all profit them;
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as we have the Apostle's own Resolution in the Case, 1 Cor. 13.3.
as we have the Apostle's own Resolution in the Case, 1 Cor. 13.3.
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For, saith He, Tho' I give my Body to be burnt, and have not Charity, which is the great Christian Vertue,
For, Says He, Though I give my Body to be burned, and have not Charity, which is the great Christian Virtue,
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and comprehensive of all the rest, it profiteth me nothing. For the great End of the Faith of Christ,
and comprehensive of all the rest, it profiteth me nothing. For the great End of the Faith of christ,
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and of the belief of the Gospel, is to make Men Holy, to recover the Image of God in Men, that they may Live to his Glory.
and of the belief of the Gospel, is to make Men Holy, to recover the Image of God in Men, that they may Live to his Glory.
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So that there is no Salvation without this, let Men's Sufferings for the Faith seem to have been never so great.
So that there is no Salvation without this, let Men's Sufferings for the Faith seem to have been never so great.
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But then on the other side, they who Live and Die in the Power of that Faith, having felt the transforming and sanctifying Vertue thereof,
But then on the other side, they who Live and Die in the Power of that Faith, having felt the transforming and sanctifying Virtue thereof,
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and so have attain'd to the great End of it, tho' they have not undergone the Sufferings of Martyrdom,
and so have attained to the great End of it, though they have not undergone the Sufferings of Martyrdom,
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surely may be said to Die in the Lord also. They Die United to him, adhering to his Interest and Cause.
surely may be said to Die in the Lord also. They Die United to him, adhering to his Interest and Cause.
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Yea, they Die for him, fighting under his Banner, and in his Quarrel, against all his Enemies, the World, the Flesh, and the Devil.
Yea, they Die for him, fighting under his Banner, and in his Quarrel, against all his Enemies, the World, the Flesh, and the devil.
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And these are also Martyres Animo, in the Disposition of their Minds, and they would by his Grace maintain the Field,
And these Are also Martyrs Animo, in the Disposition of their Minds, and they would by his Grace maintain the Field,
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for his Sake, to the very Death.
for his Sake, to the very Death.
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And the sufferings of Mortification, which they have endured already, are a kind of Martyrdom, in cutting off their Right Hands,
And the sufferings of Mortification, which they have endured already, Are a kind of Martyrdom, in cutting off their Right Hands,
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and plucking out their Right Eyes, in bringing down the Old Man, and crucifying the whole Body of Sin:
and plucking out their Right Eyes, in bringing down the Old Man, and crucifying the Whole Body of since:
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Therefore there is no doubt, but that to these also the Blessing here mentioned doth belong.
Therefore there is no doubt, but that to these also the Blessing Here mentioned does belong.
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For these, the Apostle tells us, being made free from Sin, and become Servants to God, have their Fruit unto Holiness,
For these, the Apostle tells us, being made free from since, and become Servants to God, have their Fruit unto Holiness,
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and the end everlasting Life, Rom. 6.22.and the end everlasting Life, Rom. 6.22.
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And all these shall partake of the Inheritance, which are sanctified by Faith, that is in Christ, Acts 26.18.
And all these shall partake of the Inheritance, which Are sanctified by Faith, that is in christ, Acts 26.18.
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In which Sense 'tis a very comfortable Consideration to all truly Penitent and Sound Believers, and Good Christians.
In which Sense it's a very comfortable Consideration to all truly Penitent and Found Believers, and Good Christians.
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For the evidencing of which, these few Things may be farther considered, to perswade us, that it shall be so.
For the evidencing of which, these few Things may be farther considered, to persuade us, that it shall be so.
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First, Because the Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ is in them, so that they are led by the Spirit, and live in the Spirit, by the Dictates,First, Because the Spirit of our Lord jesus christ is in them, so that they Are led by the Spirit, and live in the Spirit, by the Dictates,
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and according to the Rules of the Holy Spirit of God.
and according to the Rules of the Holy Spirit of God.
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Now there is no Condemnation, saith the Apostle, to them that are in Christ Jesus, that walk not after the Flesh, but after the Spirit. Now there is no Condemnation, Says the Apostle, to them that Are in christ jesus, that walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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For the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus hath made them free from the Law of Sin and Death, Rom. 8.1. And if the Spirit of him, that raised up Jesus from the Dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the Dead shall also quicken your Mortal Bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. For the Law of the Spirit of Life in christ jesus hath made them free from the Law of since and Death, Rom. 8.1. And if the Spirit of him, that raised up jesus from the Dead dwell in you, he that raised up christ from the Dead shall also quicken your Mortal Bodies by his Spirit that dwells in you.
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For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the Sons of God; For as many as Are led by the Spirit of God, they Are the Sons of God;
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and if Children, then Heirs, Heirs of God, and Joint Heirs with Christ. These Men are the Temples of the Holy Ghost; and if Children, then Heirs, Heirs of God, and Joint Heirs with christ. These Men Are the Temples of the Holy Ghost;
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and God will no more destroy those Temples, than he will allow others to do so.
and God will no more destroy those Temples, than he will allow Others to do so.
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But the Spirit of God, with the Blessed Fruits of it, which is in them when they Die, is a sure Pledge and Earnest of more Blessings to be received afterwards.
But the Spirit of God, with the Blessed Fruits of it, which is in them when they Die, is a sure Pledge and Earnest of more Blessings to be received afterwards.
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Secondly, From hence it will follow, That the Image of God is upon them, and that in a more eminent manner,Secondly, From hence it will follow, That the Image of God is upon them, and that in a more eminent manner,
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than it is upon any others.
than it is upon any Others.
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They being renewed after the Image of him that Created them, in Righteousness and true Holiness.
They being renewed After the Image of him that Created them, in Righteousness and true Holiness.
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So that they have not only the Natural Image of God, as it may be called for distinction sake, in the Spirituality, Powers, and Immortality of their Spirits;
So that they have not only the Natural Image of God, as it may be called for distinction sake, in the Spirituality, Powers, and Immortality of their Spirits;
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but they have the Moral Image of God also, which is the Glory of the Divine Nature;
but they have the Moral Image of God also, which is the Glory of the Divine Nature;
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which is wrought in them by the transforming Power of the Holy Ghost, to whose Holy Dictates and Motions they have been brought to submit themselves.
which is wrought in them by the transforming Power of the Holy Ghost, to whose Holy Dictates and Motions they have been brought to submit themselves.
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And by this Means they are according to their Measure made like unto God. And thereby it must needs be, That God's Love of Complacency must be towards them,
And by this Means they Are according to their Measure made like unto God. And thereby it must needs be, That God's Love of Complacency must be towards them,
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and his Delight must be in them.
and his Delight must be in them.
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For however there may be some Blots in this Image in them, yet these being not such,
For however there may be Some Blots in this Image in them, yet these being not such,
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as to spoil the Beauty thereof, God will have a favourable Respect unto them; and they may depend upon it, that He will not cast them off.
as to spoil the Beauty thereof, God will have a favourable Respect unto them; and they may depend upon it, that He will not cast them off.
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These Men are not of a Temper, or Spirit, for Devils, or Infernal Spirits, to dwell with them.
These Men Are not of a Temper, or Spirit, for Devils, or Infernal Spirits, to dwell with them.
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For they do oppose their Dark Kingdom, and are grieved at the Conversation of the Wicked, by whom it is promoted.
For they do oppose their Dark Kingdom, and Are grieved At the Conversation of the Wicked, by whom it is promoted.
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And therefore they may be sure, they shall never be put to Herd with them in the Infernal Lake hereafter.
And Therefore they may be sure, they shall never be put to Heard with them in the Infernal Lake hereafter.
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But the time will come, when all shall be carried to their Like;
But the time will come, when all shall be carried to their Like;
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tho' it cannot be done here, where the Tares and the Wheat must be suffered to grow together.
though it cannot be done Here, where the Tares and the Wheat must be suffered to grow together.
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But at last the Sheep shall be put by themselves, and the Goats by themselves; all Wicked Men by themselves, and with their Patrons and Masters, the Devils and Infernal Spirits, whose Work they have done, and whose Image they bare;
But At last the Sheep shall be put by themselves, and the Goats by themselves; all Wicked Men by themselves, and with their Patrons and Masters, the Devils and Infernal Spirits, whose Work they have done, and whose Image they bore;
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and all Holy and Good Men by themselves, together with Christ their Lord, whom they have serv'd,
and all Holy and Good Men by themselves, together with christ their Lord, whom they have served,
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and whose Image is upon them. So both Parties would have it; and so it shall be.
and whose Image is upon them. So both Parties would have it; and so it shall be.
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For they differing so vastly in their Tempers, so far as they differ, are even weary of one another here;
For they differing so vastly in their Tempers, so Far as they differ, Are even weary of one Another Here;
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so that God will certainly order a Separation of them hereafter, that they shall be far enough asunder.
so that God will Certainly order a Separation of them hereafter, that they shall be Far enough asunder.
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Thirdly, By what hath been said, it appears, That the great End of Christ's Death, and Resurrection, and Government, is obtained upon Good Men.Thirdly, By what hath been said, it appears, That the great End of Christ's Death, and Resurrection, and Government, is obtained upon Good Men.
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For God sent his Son to Bless us, in turning us every one from our Iniquities.
For God sent his Son to Bless us, in turning us every one from our Iniquities.
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And He hath Exalted him with his Right Hand, to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance to Israel, and Remission of Sins. His great Business was to reduce Men to their Allegiance, And He hath Exalted him with his Right Hand, to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance to Israel, and Remission of Sins. His great Business was to reduce Men to their Allegiance,
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and to bring them back to God, from whom they were departed. The Grace of God which bringeth Salvation, hath appeared to that End, &c.
and to bring them back to God, from whom they were departed. The Grace of God which brings Salvation, hath appeared to that End, etc.
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Now this being done, it becomes Christ, as their Redeemer and Head, to take care of them,
Now this being done, it becomes christ, as their Redeemer and Head, to take care of them,
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and to look after them, that they may attain the End of their Faith, the Salvation of their Souls.
and to look After them, that they may attain the End of their Faith, the Salvation of their Souls.
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And so he assured us, He will do, Jo. 10.27. My Sheep hear my Voice, I know them, and they follow me;
And so he assured us, He will do, John 10.27. My Sheep hear my Voice, I know them, and they follow me;
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and I give unto them Eternal Life, and they shall never Perish. and I give unto them Eternal Life, and they shall never Perish.
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For, saith he, He that hath my Commandments and keepeth them, He it is that Loveth me;
For, Says he, He that hath my commandments and Keepeth them, He it is that Loves me;
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and He that Loveth me, shall be Loved of my Father, and I will Love him,
and He that Loves me, shall be Loved of my Father, and I will Love him,
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and will manifest my self unto him, Jo. 14.21. And where I am, there shall my Servant be;
and will manifest my self unto him, John 14.21. And where I am, there shall my Servant be;
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and if any Man serve me, him will my Father Honour, Jo. 12.26.and if any Man serve me, him will my Father Honour, John 12.26.
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And, Father, I will that those, whom thou hast given me, be with me, where I am, that they may behold my Glory, which thou hast given me, Jo. 17.24. They having heard, and learned of the Father, and being come unto him, He hath undertaken for them.
And, Father, I will that those, whom thou hast given me, be with me, where I am, that they may behold my Glory, which thou hast given me, John 17.24. They having herd, and learned of the Father, and being come unto him, He hath undertaken for them.
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Now they are his Members, and therefore He will not lose them.
Now they Are his Members, and Therefore He will not loose them.
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They now Live unto the Lord, and shall Die unto the Lord, so that whether they Live or Die, they are the Lords; They now Live unto the Lord, and shall Die unto the Lord, so that whither they Live or Die, they Are the lords;
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and He will certainly see, that they shall not miscarry. For He hath Power to save them;
and He will Certainly see, that they shall not miscarry. For He hath Power to save them;
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all Power in Heaven and Earth being committed to him. all Power in Heaven and Earth being committed to him.
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So that as the Father raiseth up the Dead, and quickneth them, so the Son quickneth whom he will. So that as the Father Raiseth up the Dead, and Quickeneth them, so the Son Quickeneth whom he will.
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For as the Father hath Life in himself, so He hath given to the Son, to have Life in himself;
For as the Father hath Life in himself, so He hath given to the Son, to have Life in himself;
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and this Life he will Communicate to his Members, as it certainly concerns him to do.
and this Life he will Communicate to his Members, as it Certainly concerns him to do.
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He would at last lose his own Honour in the work of Redemption else.
He would At last loose his own Honour in the work of Redemption Else.
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For it would seem, either that his Merit and Satisfaction are Incompetent, or that He wanted Power and good Will to do more for them.
For it would seem, either that his Merit and Satisfaction Are Incompetent, or that He wanted Power and good Will to do more for them.
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But He hath faithfully assured us, That He that believeth in him, tho' he were Dead, yet shall he Live;
But He hath faithfully assured us, That He that Believeth in him, though he were Dead, yet shall he Live;
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and whosoever liveth and believeth in him shall never Die, Jo. 11.25. But because I Live, saith he, ye shall Live also. and whosoever lives and Believeth in him shall never Die, John 11.25. But Because I Live, Says he, you shall Live also.
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Fourthly, They being now brought to partake of those Qualifications, which make them meet for this Blessedness, they have by Vertue of God's Promise and Covenant also a Right to it.Fourthly, They being now brought to partake of those Qualifications, which make them meet for this Blessedness, they have by Virtue of God's Promise and Covenant also a Right to it.
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For it is to be an Inheritance of Saints, and they being Sanctified, are therefore become meet for it. For it is to be an Inheritance of Saints, and they being Sanctified, Are Therefore become meet for it.
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And this is God's Covenant, that when He hath put his Laws into their Minds,
And this is God's Covenant, that when He hath put his Laws into their Minds,
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and wrote them in their Hearts, that He will be to them a God, and they shall be to him a People;
and wrote them in their Hearts, that He will be to them a God, and they shall be to him a People;
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and that He will be merciful to their Unrighteousness, and their Sins and their Iniquities will He remember no more. and that He will be merciful to their Unrighteousness, and their Sins and their Iniquities will He Remember no more.
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And therefore they shall be freed from all that Death and Misery, that would be the Effects and Consequence of them.
And Therefore they shall be freed from all that Death and Misery, that would be the Effects and Consequence of them.
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And this is the Record, saith the Apostle, That God hath given unto us Eternal Life,
And this is the Record, Says the Apostle, That God hath given unto us Eternal Life,
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and this Life is in his Son. So that He that hath the Son, as all have, that believe in him,and this Life is in his Son. So that He that hath the Son, as all have, that believe in him,
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and submit to him as their Lord and Saviour, hath Life by Vertue of God's Promise, and He that hath not the Son, hath not Life.
and submit to him as their Lord and Saviour, hath Life by Virtue of God's Promise, and He that hath not the Son, hath not Life.
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For this is the Will of him that sent me, saith our Saviour, That every one which seeth the Son,
For this is the Will of him that sent me, Says our Saviour, That every one which sees the Son,
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and believeth on him, may have Everlasting Life, and I will raise him up at the last Day, Jo. 6.40. Secondly, I now come to the Second Thing observed in the Words, viz. the Nature and Parts of this Blessedness of those that Die in the Lord;and Believeth on him, may have Everlasting Life, and I will raise him up At the last Day, John 6.40. Secondly, I now come to the Second Thing observed in the Words, viz. the Nature and Parts of this Blessedness of those that Die in the Lord;
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which if I could throughly Explain, would be an abundant Evidence of their being Blessed.
which if I could thoroughly Explain, would be an abundant Evidence of their being Blessed.
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Now this is Express'd in two Particulars, They rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them.
Now this is Expressed in two Particulars, They rest from their Labours, and their Works do follow them.
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First, They rest from their Labours. First, They rest from their Labours.
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Now Labour is a very toilsome and tiresome Thing, whether it be of the Body or Mind;
Now Labour is a very toilsome and tiresome Thing, whither it be of the Body or Mind;
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which yet we are all here Exercised with, more or less.
which yet we Are all Here Exercised with, more or less.
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But the Comfort of it is, it is this World only, that is the Place for Labour and Work, for Pain and Sufferings;
But the Comfort of it is, it is this World only, that is the Place for Labour and Work, for Pain and Sufferings;
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the next is the Place of Retribution and Reward, where there shall be no more Toil or Trouble, no more Sorrow or Pain, no more Combat or Contention with any Evil whatsoever at all.
the next is the Place of Retribution and Reward, where there shall be no more Toil or Trouble, no more Sorrow or Pain, no more Combat or Contention with any Evil whatsoever At all.
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The Labours here meant in the Text, may most properly signifie the Sufferings and Persecutions for the Faith of Christ;
The Labours Here meant in the Text, may most properly signify the Sufferings and Persecutions for the Faith of christ;
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as they that Die in the Lord may most properly signifie the Holy Martyrs and Confessors, who shall for ever hereafter be freed from these Labours and Sufferings,
as they that Die in the Lord may most properly signify the Holy Martyrs and Confessors, who shall for ever hereafter be freed from these Labours and Sufferings,
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for then they are all past the Pikes.
for then they Are all passed the Pikes.
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The Devil, the Accuser of the Brethren, the Apollyon, the Abaddon, that gives them here so much Disturbance, shall then be far enough off from them;
The devil, the Accuser of the Brothers, the Apollyon, the Abaddon, that gives them Here so much Disturbance, shall then be Far enough off from them;
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and neither He, nor his wicked Instruments, shall ever come near to hurt them more.
and neither He, nor his wicked Instruments, shall ever come near to hurt them more.
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For the Devil and Wicked Men, as you have heard, are all to be by themselves;
For the devil and Wicked Men, as you have herd, Are all to be by themselves;
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and there shall be a great Gulf fixt between them, and the Servants of God;
and there shall be a great Gulf fixed between them, and the Servants of God;
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so that they shall never be able to bring their Fire and Faggots, their Wheels and Gibbets near them there.
so that they shall never be able to bring their Fire and Faggots, their Wheels and Gibbets near them there.
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There shall be nothing to hurt or destroy in all that Holy Mountain.
There shall be nothing to hurt or destroy in all that Holy Mountain.
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But if the Servants of God should be freed then from all these kind of Labours, yet if there should be any of some other kind for them to undergo, it could not be perfectly well with them, not could they be said to be perfectly Blessed, which yet it is designed, they shall be.
But if the Servants of God should be freed then from all these kind of Labours, yet if there should be any of Some other kind for them to undergo, it could not be perfectly well with them, not could they be said to be perfectly Blessed, which yet it is designed, they shall be.
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So that we may well conclude, that it is not only the Labour of Persecutions and Martyrdoms that then they shall be freed from,
So that we may well conclude, that it is not only the Labour of Persecutions and Martyrdoms that then they shall be freed from,
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but from all Labour and Pains whatsoever, that should bring any Sufferings along with it.
but from all Labour and Pains whatsoever, that should bring any Sufferings along with it.
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First, Most certainly Then there shall be no more Labour for or about the Body, to nourish or feed, to maintain or preserve it:First, Most Certainly Then there shall be no more Labour for or about the Body, to nourish or feed, to maintain or preserve it:
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Because then there shall be no more weakness of the Body; no more Sickness or pained Limbs, or decay of Spirits, to seek a Remedy for.
Because then there shall be no more weakness of the Body; no more Sickness or pained Limbs, or decay of Spirits, to seek a Remedy for.
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The Body indeed will not presently after Death be raised to this State of Life and Blessedness;
The Body indeed will not presently After Death be raised to this State of Life and Blessedness;
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but must lodge a while in the Grave, which is appointed for its Dormitory, till the Judge shall come,
but must lodge a while in the Grave, which is appointed for its Dormitory, till the Judge shall come,
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and the Trumpet shall sound, to raise up all, that are asleep in Jesus.
and the Trumpet shall found, to raise up all, that Are asleep in jesus.
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But when once it hath been strained thro' the Grave, then it shall leave all its Corruption behind it.
But when once it hath been strained through the Grave, then it shall leave all its Corruption behind it.
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And it shall be a weak and natural Body no longer. It is sown indeed in Weakness, but it is raised in Power;
And it shall be a weak and natural Body no longer. It is sown indeed in Weakness, but it is raised in Power;
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it is sown in Corruption, but it is raised in Incorruption; it is sown in Dishonour, but it is raised in Glory;
it is sown in Corruption, but it is raised in Incorruption; it is sown in Dishonour, but it is raised in Glory;
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it is sown a Natural Body, but it is raised a Spiritual Body, 1 Cor. 15.42.it is sown a Natural Body, but it is raised a Spiritual Body, 1 Cor. 15.42.
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And therefore it shall not need those Supports and Refreshments then, as now it doth. Then there will be no need of Meats and Drinks to maintain it.
And Therefore it shall not need those Supports and Refreshments then, as now it does. Then there will be no need of Meats and Drinks to maintain it.
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Meats are now for the Belly, and the Belly for Meats; but God shall destroy both it, and them, 1 Cor. 6.13.Meats Are now for the Belly, and the Belly for Meats; but God shall destroy both it, and them, 1 Cor. 6.13.
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For the Body then shall be Hale, and Well, and Strong, without them all.
For the Body then shall be Hale, and Well, and Strong, without them all.
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For He shall change our Vile Bodies, saith the Apostle, and shall make them like unto his Glorious Body. For He shall change our Vile Bodies, Says the Apostle, and shall make them like unto his Glorious Body.
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When our Saviour himself saith, That the Righteous shall shine forth as the Sun, in the Kingdom of their Father.
When our Saviour himself Says, That the Righteous shall shine forth as the Sun, in the Kingdom of their Father.
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So that tho' they shall have the same Body for Substance, yet not of the same Constitution,
So that though they shall have the same Body for Substance, yet not of the same Constitution,
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or all its parts for the same Offices and Purposes.
or all its parts for the same Offices and Purposes.
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Our Bodies then will be no more such Dead and Lumpish Things, as they are now;
Our Bodies then will be no more such Dead and Lumpish Things, as they Are now;
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but Active and Vigorous, even as Spirits themselves, and therefore without Fainting and Weariness.
but Active and Vigorous, even as Spirits themselves, and Therefore without Fainting and Weariness.
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Therefore all those Trades and Callings, which are here so necessary to provide for their Support,
Therefore all those Trades and Callings, which Are Here so necessary to provide for their Support,
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or to secure and defend them from Cold and Ill Weather, shall then be at an end.
or to secure and defend them from Cold and Ill Weather, shall then be At an end.
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There we shall have a Building of God, an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens. It shall never decay, or grow leaky more.
There we shall have a Building of God, an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens. It shall never decay, or grow leaky more.
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There will be no Winds or Storms to annoy; no ill Airs or bad Weather; no dirty Roads, or painful Travelling; no Darkness or Night.
There will be no Winds or Storms to annoy; no ill Airs or bad Weather; no dirty Roads, or painful Traveling; no Darkness or Night.
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For there is the Throne of God, all Lightsome, Pure, and Blissful, there shall be no Night,
For there is the Throne of God, all Lightsome, Pure, and Blissful, there shall be no Night,
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because no need of Rest, and yet no Weariness in the perpetual Day;
Because no need of Rest, and yet no Weariness in the perpetual Day;
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where the Servants of God, tho' they are always at Work, yet are never tired, they shall be so Holy and Strong,
where the Servants of God, though they Are always At Work, yet Are never tired, they shall be so Holy and Strong,
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and their Work so Good, that they rest not Day, nor Night, saying, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, which was,
and their Work so Good, that they rest not Day, nor Night, saying, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, which was,
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and is, and is to come; but are singing Halleluja's to God, and to the Lamb for ever and ever. and is, and is to come; but Are singing Hallelujahs to God, and to the Lamb for ever and ever.
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Secondly, Moreover, not only Bodily Labour, but the Labour of Study and Mortification, for the improvement and refining of our Souls, shall then be over likewise;Secondly, Moreover, not only Bodily Labour, but the Labour of Study and Mortification, for the improvement and refining of our Souls, shall then be over likewise;
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it is a great deal of Pains and Labour we must be at here, for a very small Improvement. We must read many Books;
it is a great deal of Pains and Labour we must be At Here, for a very small Improvement. We must read many Books;
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and much Reading is a weariness to the Flesh, Eccl. 12.12. as it is in the Margin:
and much Reading is a weariness to the Flesh, Ecclesiastes 12.12. as it is in the Margin:
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It tireth the Spirits, and impares the Health. And yet this we must endure in the getting of Knowledge;
It tireth the Spirits, and impares the Health. And yet this we must endure in the getting of Knowledge;
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we must go through many Studies, and spend many wearisome Nights and Days;
we must go through many Studies, and spend many wearisome Nights and Days;
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and be a long time, either in making Observations of our own, or gathering from others,
and be a long time, either in making Observations of our own, or gathering from Others,
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before we can come almost to any thing. And in this we must sustain many times a great expence of Spirits:
before we can come almost to any thing. And in this we must sustain many times a great expense of Spirits:
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For the Intense Exercise of our Minds will draw our Bodies into consent.
For the Intense Exercise of our Minds will draw our Bodies into consent.
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And the Spirits being so much taken up one way, there are hardly enough left many times, to discharge the Vital Offices of Nature.
And the Spirits being so much taken up one Way, there Are hardly enough left many times, to discharge the Vital Offices of Nature.
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So that the Blood becomes Impoverish'd, the Face Pale, the Limbs Languid and Weak, and the Vessels obstructed within, that are the very Channels of Life.
So that the Blood becomes Impoverished, the Face Pale, the Limbs Languid and Weak, and the Vessels obstructed within, that Are the very Channels of Life.
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And yet after all this, it is but a little Knowledge for the most part, that we are able to attain unto, of any kind whatsoever.
And yet After all this, it is but a little Knowledge for the most part, that we Are able to attain unto, of any kind whatsoever.
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That, which we get indeed, is very Pleasant, as little as it is. For Wisdom exceedeth Folly, as far as Light excelleth Darkness, Eccl. 2.13.
That, which we get indeed, is very Pleasant, as little as it is. For Wisdom exceeds Folly, as Far as Light excels Darkness, Ecclesiastes 2.13.
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Yet in much Wisdom is much Grief too, and He that encreaseth Knowledge, encreaseth Sorrow, Eccl. 1.18.
Yet in much Wisdom is much Grief too, and He that increases Knowledge, increases Sorrow, Ecclesiastes 1.18.
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And after all, a great deal of that Knowledge, which we spend so much of our Time about, I doubt, is hardly one degree above Folly it self.
And After all, a great deal of that Knowledge, which we spend so much of our Time about, I doubt, is hardly one degree above Folly it self.
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But in that State hereafter, there will be none of all this Toil for the improvement of our Minds.
But in that State hereafter, there will be none of all this Toil for the improvement of our Minds.
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For there is the Land of Vision, where we shall see God, the chief Good, as He is, and shall with open Face behold his Glory.
For there is the Land of Vision, where we shall see God, the chief Good, as He is, and shall with open Face behold his Glory.
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Now we see but through a Glass darkly, saith the Apostle, but then Face to Face; Now we see but through a Glass darkly, Says the Apostle, but then Face to Face;
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now we know but in part, but then shall we know even as also we are known. now we know but in part, but then shall we know even as also we Are known.
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And if we shall have such a Vision or Sight of God himself, then we may be sure, the Knowledge of no other Thing shall be hid from us,
And if we shall have such a Vision or Sighed of God himself, then we may be sure, the Knowledge of no other Thing shall be hid from us,
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as far as it may be of any use to us, for our Comfort and Happiness.
as Far as it may be of any use to us, for our Comfort and Happiness.
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For he that giveth us the greater, will not withhold from us the less.
For he that gives us the greater, will not withhold from us the less.
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Then we may expect to see and behold many Things, by an immediate Intuition, and to have a clear and plain Introspection into their Natures and Properties.
Then we may expect to see and behold many Things, by an immediate Intuition, and to have a clear and plain Introspection into their Nature's and Properties.
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Or at least, the longest train of Reasoning will be easie and quick, Principles will be open and plain, the Impressions deep, the Connexion between Things clear and apparent;
Or At least, the longest train of Reasoning will be easy and quick, Principles will be open and plain, the Impressions deep, the Connexion between Things clear and apparent;
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so that the Mind will be no more in Pain, or lose it self in long or tedious Deductions.
so that the Mind will be no more in Pain, or loose it self in long or tedious Deductions.
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For the Powers of the Minds will be advanc'd and perfected, the several Objects distinct and manifest;
For the Powers of the Minds will be advanced and perfected, the several Objects distinct and manifest;
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Idea's of Things will be present to us, or ready at a Call; so that the turn of the Mind to its several Objects will be as easie,
Idea's of Things will be present to us, or ready At a Call; so that the turn of the Mind to its several Objects will be as easy,
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as that of the Eye is now.
as that of the Eye is now.
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And thus it shall be for Grace and Vertue, and all the Moral Perfections of the Soul. We shall be troubled with none of those Difficulties, that here we meet with, in the acquirement thereof.
And thus it shall be for Grace and Virtue, and all the Moral Perfections of the Soul. We shall be troubled with none of those Difficulties, that Here we meet with, in the acquirement thereof.
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Here we must Work, and Work hard, to Work out our own Salvation, and must do it still with Fear and Trembling: We must give all Diligence to make our Calling and Election sure, and to add to what we have received.
Here we must Work, and Work hard, to Work out our own Salvation, and must do it still with fear and Trembling: We must give all Diligence to make our Calling and Election sure, and to add to what we have received.
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We must strive to enter in at the strait Gate, because strait is the Gate, and narrow is the Way, that leadeth to Live Everlasting. We must strive to enter in At the strait Gate, Because strait is the Gate, and narrow is the Way, that leads to Live Everlasting.
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And there can be no striving without Pain: We must deny our Selves, and mortifie our Members, which are upon the Earth.
And there can be no striving without Pain: We must deny our Selves, and mortify our Members, which Are upon the Earth.
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And because we have not yet attained, we must forget those Things that are behind, and reach forward to those Things that are before.
And Because we have not yet attained, we must forget those Things that Are behind, and reach forward to those Things that Are before.
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We must gird up the Loins of our Minds, and sweat and bestir our selves with all our Might.
We must gird up the Loins of our Minds, and sweat and Bestir our selves with all our Might.
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It must be so here, and it cannot be otherwise. Because our Knowledge is little and imperfect;
It must be so Here, and it cannot be otherwise. Because our Knowledge is little and imperfect;
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our Affections and Appetites strong to many Things, which commonly obstruct the Divine Life. The Sollicitations of the Flesh are sometimes tumultuous and vehement.
our Affections and Appetites strong to many Things, which commonly obstruct the Divine Life. The Solicitations of the Flesh Are sometime tumultuous and vehement.
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And we have contracted many Ill Habits, which are like a second Nature, and are not easily deposed or laid aside again.
And we have contracted many Ill Habits, which Are like a second Nature, and Are not Easily deposed or laid aside again.
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And the Ill Examples and Customs of the World, with the Insinuations and Flatteries of some,
And the Ill Examples and Customs of the World, with the Insinuations and Flatteries of Some,
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and the Menaces and Discouragements which we meet with from others, the Kindness of Carnal Friends,
and the Menaces and Discouragements which we meet with from Others, the Kindness of Carnal Friends,
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and the Threatnings and Fury of Enemies, are all apt to have a great Power upon us.
and the Threatenings and Fury of Enemies, Are all apt to have a great Power upon us.
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And here, be sure the Devil will never leave his Trade of Tempting and Seducing to Sin,
And Here, be sure the devil will never leave his Trade of Tempting and Seducing to since,
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as long as he can come at us.
as long as he can come At us.
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So that what from one Cause, and what from another, we are engaged here in a continual Fight.
So that what from one Cause, and what from Another, we Are engaged Here in a continual Fight.
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So that if we look no farther than Men, it is a wonder, that ever we should hold out.
So that if we look no farther than Men, it is a wonder, that ever we should hold out.
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Nor indeed could we, if we were not kept by the Power of God through Faith unto Salvation.
Nor indeed could we, if we were not kept by the Power of God through Faith unto Salvation.
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But in that State there will be none of all this, and therefore no occasion for all this Trouble and Pains.
But in that State there will be none of all this, and Therefore no occasion for all this Trouble and Pains.
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Because then we shall be freed from our Errors and Mistakes, and Misprisions about Things.
Because then we shall be freed from our Errors and Mistakes, and Misprisions about Things.
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We shall be freed from Evil Habits, and Evil Customs, from Inordinate Appetites and Corrupt Affections.
We shall be freed from Evil Habits, and Evil Customs, from Inordinate Appetites and Corrupt Affections.
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For then we shall be like God.
For then we shall be like God.
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For beholding God Face to Face, we shall be changed into the same Image in a very Glorious manner.
For beholding God Face to Face, we shall be changed into the same Image in a very Glorious manner.
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Beloved, saith the Apostle, now we are the Sons of God, but it doth not appear, what we shall be; beloved, Says the Apostle, now we Are the Sons of God, but it does not appear, what we shall be;
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but this we know, when He shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as He is, 1 Jo. 3.2.but this we know, when He shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as He is, 1 John 3.2.
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And, saith St. Paul, Our Life is now hid with Christ in God;
And, Says Saint Paul, Our Life is now hid with christ in God;
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and when Christ, who is our Life, shall appear, then shall we appear also with him in Glory, Col. 3.3.and when christ, who is our Life, shall appear, then shall we appear also with him in Glory, Col. 3.3.
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Then we shall have no Flesh to sollicit us to Evil any more; because it shall be changed, and be no more as it is.
Then we shall have no Flesh to solicit us to Evil any more; Because it shall be changed, and be no more as it is.
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And Evil Men and Seducers shall be gone; so that there shall be no more Discouragements or Evil Examples from them.
And Evil Men and Seducers shall be gone; so that there shall be no more Discouragements or Evil Examples from them.
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And the Devil shall be cast out, so that He shall Tempt no more.
And the devil shall be cast out, so that He shall Tempt no more.
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And we shall continually live in the presence of God and Christ, and under their immediate Influences;
And we shall continually live in the presence of God and christ, and under their immediate Influences;
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for the Tabernacle of God shall be with Men, and they are to be where He is;
for the Tabernacle of God shall be with Men, and they Are to be where He is;
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and in the Blessed Company of Angels and Saints, who are all Pure and Holy;
and in the Blessed Company of Angels and Saints, who Are all Pure and Holy;
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so that then the Servants of God shall have no more trouble, either to Purifie their Souls, or to keep them Pure.
so that then the Servants of God shall have no more trouble, either to Purify their Souls, or to keep them Pure.
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Thirdly, And it will be a very great Addition to all, That then there shall be no more Labour,Thirdly, And it will be a very great Addition to all, That then there shall be no more Labour,
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or Care, or Sollicitude for others neither; as here there often times must be. Because all shall be then in the same most perfect and happy State.
or Care, or Solicitude for Others neither; as Here there often times must be. Because all shall be then in the same most perfect and happy State.
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Parents shall be at Care for their Children no more.
Parents shall be At Care for their Children no more.
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The Poor shall undergo no more hard Labour, as here they do, to provide for their Families;
The Poor shall undergo no more hard Labour, as Here they do, to provide for their Families;
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they shall no more go Cold, or fare Hard, for want of better Provisions. For there shall be no Poor in Heaven;
they shall no more go Cold, or fare Hard, for want of better Provisions. For there shall be no Poor in Heaven;
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but all, Kings and Princes, sitting upon their Thrones of Glory. For it is their Fathers good Pleasure to give them a Kingdom.
but all, Kings and Princes, sitting upon their Thrones of Glory. For it is their Father's good Pleasure to give them a Kingdom.
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There will be no more need of those Things, which now we are forc'd to take such Care about, in this Imperfect and Animal State.
There will be no more need of those Things, which now we Are forced to take such Care about, in this Imperfect and Animal State.
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And there will be no Enemies to Invade, or Extort from us what we have.
And there will be no Enemies to Invade, or Extort from us what we have.
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Nor shall we need to be at any Concern to Guard our selves against the Violence or Malice of those, that would despoil or ravish away our Comforts from us.
Nor shall we need to be At any Concern to Guard our selves against the Violence or Malice of those, that would despoil or ravish away our Comforts from us.
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For none of them all shall come there. Then Private and Publick Labours shall be all over.
For none of them all shall come there. Then Private and Public Labours shall be all over.
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There shall be no more Labour to preserve, or purge the Church from any of those Things, that now do so much annoy it.
There shall be no more Labour to preserve, or purge the Church from any of those Things, that now do so much annoy it.
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For then there will be no Errors or Heresies to Corrupt it; no Schisms or Factions to divide it;
For then there will be no Errors or Heresies to Corrupt it; no Schisms or Factions to divide it;
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no Animosities or Quarrels, Heart-Burnings, or Contentions to disturb its Peace.
no Animosities or Quarrels, Heart-Burnings, or Contentions to disturb its Peace.
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For then Christ shall present it to himself a Glorious Church, not having Spot or Wrinkle,
For then christ shall present it to himself a Glorious Church, not having Spot or Wrinkle,
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or any such Thing, Eph. 5.27.or any such Thing, Ephesians 5.27.
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And then there shall be as little Labour, to preserve the Peace or Quiet of Government, from Tyranny or Invasion, from Men of Fraud and Violence, of furious Passions and unbridled Lusts. Because there shall be no such there.
And then there shall be as little Labour, to preserve the Peace or Quiet of Government, from Tyranny or Invasion, from Men of Fraud and Violence, of furious Passion and unbridled Lusts. Because there shall be no such there.
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And all shall be under the most perfect and immediate Rule and Government of God himself, who shall be with them, and dwell among them.
And all shall be under the most perfect and immediate Rule and Government of God himself, who shall be with them, and dwell among them.
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And all shall perfectly Love their Governour, and his Government; and shall Love one another, with a Pure Heart fervently.
And all shall perfectly Love their Governor, and his Government; and shall Love one Another, with a Pure Heart fervently.
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Oh Blessed State, and Blessed Condition, when all this Trouble of every Kind shall be at an end!
O Blessed State, and Blessed Condition, when all this Trouble of every Kind shall be At an end!
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Yet so it shall be then. Secondly, Their Works do follow them. That is, the Reward of their Works;
Yet so it shall be then. Secondly, Their Works do follow them. That is, the Reward of their Works;
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for so it must needs be understood.
for so it must needs be understood.
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Some indeed understand it of the good Effects of all the Sufferings of Confessors and Martyrs in this Life, in the Fall of the Man of Sin,
some indeed understand it of the good Effects of all the Sufferings of Confessors and Martyrs in this Life, in the Fallen of the Man of since,
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and bringing down the present Kingdom of Darkness.
and bringing down the present Kingdom of Darkness.
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But this being here Assigned as part of their Blessedness, it seems to me that it must signifie a Reward to themselves;
But this being Here Assigned as part of their Blessedness, it seems to me that it must signify a Reward to themselves;
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and can mean no less, than God's Approbation of what they have done in his Service,
and can mean no less, than God's Approbation of what they have done in his Service,
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and for his Name, and the Reward that He gives them thereupon.
and for his Name, and the Reward that He gives them thereupon.
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It is indeed a Reward of Grace, and it is so Transcendant, and surpassing all that they have done and suffered;
It is indeed a Reward of Grace, and it is so Transcendent, and surpassing all that they have done and suffered;
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that, as the Apostle saith, The Sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory, that shall be revealed in them.
that, as the Apostle Says, The Sufferings of this present time Are not worthy to be compared with the Glory, that shall be revealed in them.
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And these light Afflictions, which are but for a moment, work for them a far more exceeding and eternal Weight of Glory, as was also observed before.
And these Light Afflictions, which Are but for a moment, work for them a Far more exceeding and Eternal Weight of Glory, as was also observed before.
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However, a Reward it is, and that which belongs, not only to those that in the strictest Sense Die in, or for the Lord; but also to all the Faithful Servants of Christ, who may be truly said likewise to Depart hence in the Lord, in his Faith and Service, in Relation to him,
However, a Reward it is, and that which belongs, not only to those that in the Strictest Sense Die in, or for the Lord; but also to all the Faithful Servants of christ, who may be truly said likewise to Depart hence in the Lord, in his Faith and Service, in Relation to him,
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and Union with him, as their Lord and Head. So that Verily Men shall say, there is a Reward of the Righteous.
and union with him, as their Lord and Head. So that Verily Men shall say, there is a Reward of the Righteous.
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And therefore, say to the Righteous, it shall be well with him; for they shall Eat the Fruit of their Doings.
And Therefore, say to the Righteous, it shall be well with him; for they shall Eat the Fruit of their Doings.
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For God shall reward every Man according to his Works. But here is the Place of Work, and then hereafter of Reward.
For God shall reward every Man according to his Works. But Here is the Place of Work, and then hereafter of Reward.
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When whatever any Man hath done heartily, as to the Lord; He shall receive for it the Reward of the Inheritance, Col. 3.24.
When whatever any Man hath done heartily, as to the Lord; He shall receive for it the Reward of the Inheritance, Col. 3.24.
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So that in this World there is Striving, and Fighting, and Working, and then is the time of Recompence for all their Work and Labour of Love, which they shall find shall not be in vain in the Lord.
So that in this World there is Striving, and Fighting, and Working, and then is the time of Recompense for all their Work and Labour of Love, which they shall find shall not be in vain in the Lord.
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And this shall be so great, that it is a time of Coronation and Glory to them, And this shall be so great, that it is a time of Coronation and Glory to them,
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when it shall appear, what shall be done to the Men whom God will Honour. For they shall receive a Crown of Glory, which fadeth not away.
when it shall appear, what shall be done to the Men whom God will Honour. For they shall receive a Crown of Glory, which fades not away.
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For, be thou faithful unto Death, saith our Saviour, and I will give thee a Crown of Life, Rev. 2.10.
For, be thou faithful unto Death, Says our Saviour, and I will give thee a Crown of Life, Rev. 2.10.
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Then they come to receive their Robes, and to have Palms of Triumph in their Hands,
Then they come to receive their Robes, and to have Palms of Triumph in their Hands,
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and to be set upon Thrones of Glory.
and to be Set upon Thrones of Glory.
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For, to him that overcometh, saith He, will I grant to sit with me on my Throne,
For, to him that Overcometh, Says He, will I grant to fit with me on my Throne,
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even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father on his Throne, Rev. 3.21.even as I also overcame, and am Set down with my Father on his Throne, Rev. 3.21.
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And this shall be the Portion of all the Faithlul Servants of God.
And this shall be the Portion of all the Faithlul Servants of God.
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For, God will render to every Man, saith the Apostle, according to his Deeds; to them, who by patient continuance in well Doing, seek for Glory, Honour and Immortality, He will give Eternal Life, Rom. 2.6. This indeed is all of Grace;
For, God will render to every Man, Says the Apostle, according to his deeds; to them, who by patient Continuance in well Doing, seek for Glory, Honour and Immortality, He will give Eternal Life, Rom. 2.6. This indeed is all of Grace;
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but therefore, because it is of Grace, it shall be so much the greater.
but Therefore, Because it is of Grace, it shall be so much the greater.
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For if it were to be given in proportion to our Merit, then it could be but little;
For if it were to be given in proportion to our Merit, then it could be but little;
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because our Merit is but little, or rather, properly speaking, none at all. But now being to be of Grace, it will therefore be exceeding great;
Because our Merit is but little, or rather, properly speaking, none At all. But now being to be of Grace, it will Therefore be exceeding great;
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to set forth the Glory and Love of God, who as a great King, will give like himself;
to Set forth the Glory and Love of God, who as a great King, will give like himself;
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and to set forth the Price of our Redemer's Merits, and to shew how high and valuable they are.
and to Set forth the Price of our Redeemer's Merits, and to show how high and valuable they Are.
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This is most certain for One Thing, that there will be a most intimate and transporting Manifestation of the Ever-blessed God himself to his Beloved People.
This is most certain for One Thing, that there will be a most intimate and transporting Manifestation of the Ever-blessed God himself to his beloved People.
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Then they shall not only see his Back Parts, as Moses did, that is, some little and low degree of Splendor and Beauty,
Then they shall not only see his Back Parts, as Moses did, that is, Some little and low degree of Splendour and Beauty,
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but then they shall see him with open Face, in his highest Lustre, and most inconceivable Glory.
but then they shall see him with open Face, in his highest Lustre, and most inconceivable Glory.
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Then they shall see Christ in all his Glory, and they shall be with him. Then is the time of the great Supper of the Lamb,
Then they shall see christ in all his Glory, and they shall be with him. Then is the time of the great Supper of the Lamb,
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when He will manifest and display himself in all his Loveliness and Beauty to all about him.
when He will manifest and display himself in all his Loveliness and Beauty to all about him.
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Here is the place of Faith and Hope; but there is the place of Vision and Fruition.
Here is the place of Faith and Hope; but there is the place of Vision and Fruition.
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Here we sip a little by the way; as in a Land of Drought;
Here we sip a little by the Way; as in a Land of Drought;
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but we are not yet come to the Rivers of Pleasure; they are at God's Right Hand, in whose Presence is fulness of Joy;
but we Are not yet come to the rivers of Pleasure; they Are At God's Right Hand, in whose Presence is fullness of Joy;
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so that there the Saints and Servants of God shall never Hunger or Thirst more.
so that there the Saints and Servants of God shall never Hunger or Thirst more.
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Here we have the Tastes and first Fruits of the Spirit, as a Pledge and Earnest in the way;
Here we have the Tastes and First Fruits of the Spirit, as a Pledge and Earnest in the Way;
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but there is the full Enjoyment of the Purchased Possession. We cannot expect here so much in the way,
but there is the full Enjoyment of the Purchased Possession. We cannot expect Here so much in the Way,
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as when we come to our Father's House. Here we are but at the Footstool; it can't be with us now, as when we come to the Throne of God.
as when we come to our Father's House. Here we Are but At the Footstool; it can't be with us now, as when we come to the Throne of God.
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Yea, such is our State here, That we must be tried, and Disciplined, and Corrected sometimes;
Yea, such is our State Here, That we must be tried, and Disciplined, and Corrected sometime;
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there is a Necessity sometimes for it. And therefore if need be, for a Season, we are in Heaviness, through manifold Temptations.
there is a Necessity sometime for it. And Therefore if need be, for a Season, we Are in Heaviness, through manifold Temptations.
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We are Sinners, and live among Sinners, and therefore sometimes we must expect Sinners fare.
We Are Sinners, and live among Sinners, and Therefore sometime we must expect Sinners fare.
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Our Corruptions must be melted down in the Furnace of Affliction, when there is no other way to purge us from them.
Our Corruptions must be melted down in the Furnace of Affliction, when there is no other Way to purge us from them.
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And our Father must sometimes Frown upon us, and Chastise us, because the Best of us all are sometimes apt to be wandring and neglectful of our Duty.
And our Father must sometime Frown upon us, and Chastise us, Because the Best of us all Are sometime apt to be wandering and neglectful of our Duty.
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Before I was Afflicted, the Psalmist observes, I went astray; but now have I learned thy Ways. Before I was Afflicted, the Psalmist observes, I went astray; but now have I learned thy Ways.
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Afflictions tend to File and Polish us, to clear us of the Rust and Rubbish that is apt to cleave unto us.
Afflictions tend to File and Polish us, to clear us of the Rust and Rubbish that is apt to cleave unto us.
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God Chastens us therefore for our Profit, that we might be Partakers of this Holiness. For tho' no Chastning for the present seems to be Joyous, but Grievous; God Chastens us Therefore for our Profit, that we might be Partakers of this Holiness. For though not Chastening for the present seems to be Joyous, but Grievous;
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nevertheless afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable Fruits of Righteousness to them, that are Exercised thereby. But then hereafter there will be no occasion for any of this Discipline any more;nevertheless afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable Fruits of Righteousness to them, that Are Exercised thereby. But then hereafter there will be no occasion for any of this Discipline any more;
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because of that perfect Transformation into the Image and Likeness of God, which then his People shall have.
Because of that perfect Transformation into the Image and Likeness of God, which then his People shall have.
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For his Servants shall serve him, and they shall see his Face, Rev. 22.3. So that there will be the fulness of Light and Love;
For his Servants shall serve him, and they shall see his Face, Rev. 22.3. So that there will be the fullness of Light and Love;
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and God shall never withdraw from them the Light of his Countenance any more.
and God shall never withdraw from them the Light of his Countenance any more.
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I have not time to tell you, as much as I might, what all the Reward will be.
I have not time to tell you, as much as I might, what all the Reward will be.
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And besides, I have prevented my self in part already, in what I have said before.
And beside, I have prevented my self in part already, in what I have said before.
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Only in short, it will be A State of all Perfection. And that is enough.
Only in short, it will be A State of all Perfection. And that is enough.
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For there is the General Assembly of the Church of the First-Born, and the Spirits of Just Men made Perfect, Heb. 12.23.
For there is the General Assembly of the Church of the Firstborn, and the Spirits of Just Men made Perfect, Hebrew 12.23.
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So then, That which is Perfect shall come, and that which is in part, shall be done away, 1 Cor. 13.10.
So then, That which is Perfect shall come, and that which is in part, shall be done away, 1 Cor. 13.10.
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Where the Apostle doth certainly mean a Perfection of Knowledge and Grace, of that Divine Grace of Charity, which He elsewhere tells us, is the Fulfilling of the Law. And that must needs imply an Enlargement and Perfection of our Faculties,
Where the Apostle does Certainly mean a Perfection of Knowledge and Grace, of that Divine Grace of Charity, which He elsewhere tells us, is the Fulfilling of the Law. And that must needs imply an Enlargement and Perfection of our Faculties,
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and a Cure of all their Weakness and Infirmities.
and a Cure of all their Weakness and Infirmities.
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For full and perfect Habits of Light and Good in the Mind and Heart, can never subsist without a full Extention and Purification thereof.
For full and perfect Habits of Light and Good in the Mind and Heart, can never subsist without a full Extension and Purification thereof.
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And then from thence we may certainly infer, that there shall be a perfect Communication of Good, to answer to the fulness of their Enlargement.
And then from thence we may Certainly infer, that there shall be a perfect Communication of Good, to answer to the fullness of their Enlargement.
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Or else the Enlargement of our Faculties would rather be a Torment and Vexation, than a Satisfaction,
Or Else the Enlargement of our Faculties would rather be a Torment and Vexation, than a Satisfaction,
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if they have not Objects proper to suit them.
if they have not Objects proper to suit them.
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And from all this there must needs flow an intire and unspeakable Satisfaction, a fulness of Delight and Pleasure running over in the Soul. To which this will be a wonderful Addition, the consideration of the everlasting Duration and Continuance of all this Blessedness.
And from all this there must needs flow an entire and unspeakable Satisfaction, a fullness of Delight and Pleasure running over in the Soul. To which this will be a wondered Addition, the consideration of the everlasting Duration and Continuance of all this Blessedness.
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That it shall for ever continue without Interruption, Intermission or Decay.
That it shall for ever continue without Interruption, Intermission or Decay.
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For so it shall be, for as much as we shall for ever be with the Lord, who will for ever Delight in his People, ever take Care of them,
For so it shall be, for as much as we shall for ever be with the Lord, who will for ever Delight in his People, ever take Care of them,
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and be a Guard to them, that no Evil shall come near them. Oh Blessed Day, and Blessed State, when all this Good shall be imparted to them!
and be a Guard to them, that no Evil shall come near them. O Blessed Day, and Blessed State, when all this Good shall be imparted to them!
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But when will all this be?
But when will all this be?
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Thirdly, I now proceed therefore to the Third Thing, observable in the Words, which is the time of the beginning,Thirdly, I now proceed Therefore to the Third Thing, observable in the Words, which is the time of the beginning,
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or the Commencement of this Happiness; which shall be Henceforth, i. e. from the very Day or time of their Death, or Departure out of this World.
or the Commencement of this Happiness; which shall be Henceforth, i. e. from the very Day or time of their Death, or Departure out of this World.
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Not that they shall be presently instated in all that full Possession of Good which I have mention'd;
Not that they shall be presently instated in all that full Possession of Good which I have mentioned;
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which cannot be, whilst their Bodies remain still in the Grave, or before the Resurrection.
which cannot be, while their Bodies remain still in the Grave, or before the Resurrection.
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Therefore the full Possession or Perfection of Happiness, is not to be expected till the Coming of Our Lord;
Therefore the full Possession or Perfection of Happiness, is not to be expected till the Coming of Our Lord;
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as the Scripture generally sets it forth to us.
as the Scripture generally sets it forth to us.
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But when Christ, who is our Life, shall appear, then shall we appear with him in Glory. But when christ, who is our Life, shall appear, then shall we appear with him in Glory.
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But yet this Happiness is to begin on the Day of the Saints Dissolution; Henceforth, from the very time of their Death.
But yet this Happiness is to begin on the Day of the Saints Dissolution; Henceforth, from the very time of their Death.
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They shall Rest from all their Labours presently, and their Reward doth then begin: I know there are other Senses given of this Expression;
They shall Rest from all their Labours presently, and their Reward does then begin: I know there Are other Senses given of this Expression;
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but I can see nothing but this, that answers the Design of comforting the Afflicted Servants of God in their present Sufferings, which this Text is intended for.
but I can see nothing but this, that answers the Design of comforting the Afflicted Servants of God in their present Sufferings, which this Text is intended for.
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There is nothing but this Possession of the Reward at Death, can denominate them Blessed from Henceforth.
There is nothing but this Possession of the Reward At Death, can denominate them Blessed from Henceforth.
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If they might Glorifie God in this World, tho' it were in Suffering, yet they would rather desire to do so,
If they might glorify God in this World, though it were in Suffering, yet they would rather desire to do so,
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than be gone hence, unless they may come to the present Enjoyment of their Happiness.
than be gone hence, unless they may come to the present Enjoyment of their Happiness.
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How are they Blessed from Henceforth, in having the Reward of their Works, if there be no such Reward yet to be enjoyed? If the Soul were to sleep in the Grave in a lumpish and unactive State, where then would be their Blessedness? It were better to continue longer here, in performance of their Master's Work,
How Are they Blessed from Henceforth, in having the Reward of their Works, if there be no such Reward yet to be enjoyed? If the Soul were to sleep in the Grave in a lumpish and unactive State, where then would be their Blessedness? It were better to continue longer Here, in performance of their Masters Work,
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and in the Service of their Lord, as long as God shall be pleased to uphold them,
and in the Service of their Lord, as long as God shall be pleased to uphold them,
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and enable them to hold out in it, tho' it were in the midst of Labour and Suffering.
and enable them to hold out in it, though it were in the midst of Labour and Suffering.
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And they would chuse to do so, because hereby they would further their Reward hereafter;
And they would choose to do so, Because hereby they would further their Reward hereafter;
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when God shall Reward Men, not only according to the Nature, but also according to the Measure and Degree of their Labour and Sufferings:
when God shall Reward Men, not only according to the Nature, but also according to the Measure and Degree of their Labour and Sufferings:
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All the Troubles and Labours of this Life therefore would rather be endured a great deal,
All the Troubles and Labours of this Life Therefore would rather be endured a great deal,
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than One would chuse to be put into an insensible and unactive State, where there is neither Work, nor Enjoyment;
than One would choose to be put into an insensible and unactive State, where there is neither Work, nor Enjoyment;
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no One, that hath any thing of Christian Zeal and Magnanimity would be glad to be removed hence,
no One, that hath any thing of Christian Zeal and Magnanimity would be glad to be removed hence,
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so long as God is pleased to give him Strength and Patience to hold out,
so long as God is pleased to give him Strength and Patience to hold out,
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unless He might immediately pass to the Enjoyment of that Happiness, which is the End of all his present Seeking, and Striving, and Labouring.
unless He might immediately pass to the Enjoyment of that Happiness, which is the End of all his present Seeking, and Striving, and Labouring.
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It was this that put St. Paul into such a Strait, that he knew not which to chuse, Phil. 1.21.
It was this that put Saint Paul into such a Strait, that he knew not which to choose, Philip 1.21.
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For to me to Live is Christ, saith he, He being heartily devoted to him, and being glad to be employed in his Service;For to me to Live is christ, Says he, He being heartily devoted to him, and being glad to be employed in his Service;
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but then to Die was present Gain.
but then to Die was present Gain.
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For that He must mean, or else it had been better, and more Gain to live still.
For that He must mean, or Else it had been better, and more Gain to live still.
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For if I Live in the Flesh, this is the Fruit of my Labour, to be serviceable to Christ in the Conversion of more to him;For if I Live in the Flesh, this is the Fruit of my Labour, to be serviceable to christ in the Conversion of more to him;
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Yet what I shall chuse, I know not. Yet what I shall choose, I know not.
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Why? Would not the Apostle chuse to serve Christ in the Work of the Gospel, rather than cease to be? But I am in a Strait betwixt two, having a Desire to deport, and to launch out from this Body and this World;
Why? Would not the Apostle choose to serve christ in the Work of the Gospel, rather than cease to be? But I am in a Strait betwixt two, having a Desire to deport, and to launch out from this Body and this World;
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and to be with Christ, which is far better. and to be with christ, which is Far better.
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That was the Reason why He was willing to be gone from the Body, because then he was to be with Christ;
That was the Reason why He was willing to be gone from the Body, Because then he was to be with christ;
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and that would be far better for him. For in this the Apostle is very Positive and Peremptory, 2 Cor. 5.1. For we know, saith he, if our Earthly House of this Tabernacle, the Body, were dissolved, we have a better Dwelling for our Spirit prepared, a Building of God, an Habitation in the Heavenly Glory, an House not made with Hands, of Mens or Mortal Facture or Procreation, Eternal and undecaying there.
and that would be Far better for him. For in this the Apostle is very Positive and Peremptory, 2 Cor. 5.1. For we know, Says he, if our Earthly House of this Tabernacle, the Body, were dissolved, we have a better Dwelling for our Spirit prepared, a Building of God, an Habitation in the Heavenly Glory, an House not made with Hands, of Mens or Mortal Facture or Procreation, Eternal and undecaying there.
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And in this therefore we Groan earnestly, and desire to be clothed upon with that our House, which is from Heaven.
And in this Therefore we Groan earnestly, and desire to be clothed upon with that our House, which is from Heaven.
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Knowing, saith he, Ver. 6. that whilst we are at home in the Body, we are absent from the Lord;
Knowing, Says he, Ver. 6. that while we Are At home in the Body, we Are absent from the Lord;
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therefore are willing rather, to be absent from the Body, and to be present with the Lord. Therefore Are willing rather, to be absent from the Body, and to be present with the Lord.
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So that it seems the Souls of Good Men at Death are to leave the Body,
So that it seems the Souls of Good Men At Death Are to leave the Body,
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and then be absent from it; and then they are forthwith to be present with Christ. So 2 Tim. 4.7. Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the Righteous Judge shall give me at that Day.
and then be absent from it; and then they Are forthwith to be present with christ. So 2 Tim. 4.7. Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the Righteous Judge shall give me At that Day.
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And what Day was that? But the Day of his Departure, of which he speaks, Ver. 6. and saith was then ready at Hand. And that we may not think, that this was only a Priviledge belonging to him,
And what Day was that? But the Day of his Departure, of which he speaks, Ver. 6. and Says was then ready At Hand. And that we may not think, that this was only a Privilege belonging to him,
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or to such Excellent Persons, as he was, He adds, and not to me only, but also to all them, that Love his appearing.
or to such Excellent Persons, as he was, He adds, and not to me only, but also to all them, that Love his appearing.
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So that we see, that this is a Blessing, that all the Faithful Servants and Followers of Christ shall partake of,
So that we see, that this is a Blessing, that all the Faithful Servants and Followers of christ shall partake of,
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as well as the Blessed Apostle himself.
as well as the Blessed Apostle himself.
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Now the Enjoyment of this Happiness in the Regions above, I do not only in Charity hope,
Now the Enjoyment of this Happiness in the Regions above, I do not only in Charity hope,
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as I would of every ordinary Good Christian;
as I would of every ordinary Good Christian;
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but do most firmly believe, is the State and Condition of this Reverend and Good Man, whose Relicks we have now before us,
but do most firmly believe, is the State and Condition of this Reverend and Good Man, whose Relics we have now before us,
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and upon the occasion of the Interment of which we are here met.
and upon the occasion of the Interment of which we Are Here met.
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Of whom therefore I cannot but say something, tho' not near so much, as his Character, I believe, doth deserve;
Of whom Therefore I cannot but say something, though not near so much, as his Character, I believe, does deserve;
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my Acquaintance with him having been so long Interrupted, as for some Years. He seemed to me to be an Aged Person, when I first knew him;
my Acquaintance with him having been so long Interrupted, as for Some years. He seemed to me to be an Aged Person, when I First knew him;
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but by Temperance and Wise Conduct, and the Blessing of God thereupon, and by the Divine Protection warding off Evil Harms and Accidents from him, which might either have cut him off,
but by Temperance and Wise Conduct, and the Blessing of God thereupon, and by the Divine Protection warding off Evil Harms and Accidents from him, which might either have Cut him off,
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or broken his Health much sooner, how hath his Life been prolonged to almost half the common Age of Man since that time? It being now towards Thirty Years ago since I was first acquainted with him.
or broken his Health much sooner, how hath his Life been prolonged to almost half the Common Age of Man since that time? It being now towards Thirty years ago since I was First acquainted with him.
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That which I had always observed in him, was a great Kindness and Benignity of Disposition, joined with an Undissembled Integrity and Uprightness;
That which I had always observed in him, was a great Kindness and Benignity of Disposition, joined with an Undissembled Integrity and Uprightness;
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whereby I dare say, he wish'd Well to all Men, and bore a Loving Respect in his Carriage to all,
whereby I Dare say, he wished Well to all Men, and boar a Loving Respect in his Carriage to all,
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and rejoic'd in all Men's Welfare and Happiness;
and rejoiced in all Men's Welfare and Happiness;
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and was glad, when He could himself any ways promote it â–ª This, I doubt not, he had learned from his Great Lord and Master, who was kind unto all,
and was glad, when He could himself any ways promote it â–ª This, I doubt not, he had learned from his Great Lord and Master, who was kind unto all,
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and who by his Pattern and Precepts had made Universal Love the great Character of his Religion.
and who by his Pattern and Precepts had made Universal Love the great Character of his Religion.
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And by this means, one would think, He could not have many Enemies.
And by this means, one would think, He could not have many Enemies.
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For who could find in their Hearts to be Enemies to one, in whom there was resplendent so much Goodness? And this Goodness was set off by a profound Humility,
For who could find in their Hearts to be Enemies to one, in whom there was resplendent so much goodness? And this goodness was Set off by a profound Humility,
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and low Condescension and Respect to the Meanest the Lowest, the Least.
and low Condescension and Respect to the Meanest the Lowest, the Least.
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By this He was apt to prefer others before himself, and to set a Value upon the Parts and Performances of some Young Persons above his own Gray headed Knowledge and Experience.
By this He was apt to prefer Others before himself, and to Set a Valve upon the Parts and Performances of Some Young Persons above his own Grey headed Knowledge and Experience.
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By this Kindness and Humility, his Self-distrust and Self-abasement, He was preserved from the Fiery and Furious Zeal, which is the Blemish of some of all Parties, that differ in some Circumstantials of Religion and Worship.
By this Kindness and Humility, his Self-distrust and Self-abasement, He was preserved from the Fiery and Furious Zeal, which is the Blemish of Some of all Parties, that differ in Some Circumstantials of Religion and Worship.
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He could not imagine, why a Difference in some Circumstantials, should make Men Hate and Curse one another, among whom there was a good Accord in the Main and Substantial Points of Christian Doctrine.
He could not imagine, why a Difference in Some Circumstantials, should make Men Hate and Curse one Another, among whom there was a good Accord in the Main and Substantial Points of Christian Doctrine.
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Therefore He could bear a Kind and Friendly Respect to other Good Men of other Perswasions besides his own,
Therefore He could bear a Kind and Friendly Respect to other Good Men of other Persuasions beside his own,
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as He would hope for the like from them.
as He would hope for the like from them.
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He had a great Calmness in his own Temper, but He was Forward and Fervent in Spirit, in the Service of his God;
He had a great Calmness in his own Temper, but He was Forward and Fervent in Spirit, in the Service of his God;
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as appeared in his Devotions in a Private, but much Honoured Family, where I have heard him.
as appeared in his Devotions in a Private, but much Honoured Family, where I have herd him.
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And his long and continu'd Labour in the Service of God, in that Way wherein He thought He might Glorifie God,
And his long and continued Labour in the Service of God, in that Way wherein He Thought He might glorify God,
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even to extreme Old Age, is a great Instance of his Delight therein, of his Pious Zeal for the promoting of Religion,
even to extreme Old Age, is a great Instance of his Delight therein, of his Pious Zeal for the promoting of Religion,
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and of his Earnest Desire of the Eternal Welfare of Men.
and of his Earnest Desire of the Eternal Welfare of Men.
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He always appeared to me to be one of Eminent Piety, of Exact Walking, of an Healing Spirit,
He always appeared to me to be one of Eminent Piety, of Exact Walking, of an Healing Spirit,
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and to be full of Love to God, and Good Men of different Denominations. He was not for a Wrangling or Disputative Divinity, which tends to Gender Strife;
and to be full of Love to God, and Good Men of different Denominations. He was not for a Wrangling or Disputative Divinity, which tends to Gender Strife;
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but for Plain, Practical Godliness in its Life and Power, which hath always indeed most Sweetness in it,
but for Plain, Practical Godliness in its Life and Power, which hath always indeed most Sweetness in it,
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and so will especially appear to have at the last.
and so will especially appear to have At the last.
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His Afflictions, I hear, in many Respects, have been many, but that his Faith and Patience also have been as Eminent.
His Afflictions, I hear, in many Respects, have been many, but that his Faith and Patience also have been as Eminent.
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Wherein He deserves, as in many other Things, your Pious Imitation.
Wherein He deserves, as in many other Things, your Pious Imitation.
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In a Word, He Lived long in the Exercise of Piety towards God, and of Good Will to Men;
In a Word, He Lived long in the Exercise of Piety towards God, and of Good Will to Men;
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and how He Died, you know. I could gladly have enlarged much more upon his Character;
and how He Died, you know. I could gladly have enlarged much more upon his Character;
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but these few Things, I could not but mention, being always bound to have his Memory in Honour.
but these few Things, I could not but mention, being always bound to have his Memory in Honour.
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For I must ever acknowledge, I have had him of Old in many Respects my Friend, in some Respects as my Father and Patron,
For I must ever acknowledge, I have had him of Old in many Respects my Friend, in Some Respects as my Father and Patron,
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and in some others a Guide and Director, when I first entred my self upon this Sacred Function.
and in Some Others a Guide and Director, when I First entered my self upon this Sacred Function.
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This Acknowledgment I cannot but take this Opportunity to express; nor do I know any just Reflections, that any can make upon it.
This Acknowledgment I cannot but take this Opportunity to express; nor do I know any just Reflections, that any can make upon it.
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I shall now only make an Inference or two from what I have said on the foregoing Subject, and then Conclude.
I shall now only make an Inference or two from what I have said on the foregoing Subject, and then Conclude.
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First, To Comfort, and Prepare Good Men for the Expectation of their Death, that they may not be Frighted at the Approach of it, as such a Dreadful Thing;First, To Comfort, and Prepare Good Men for the Expectation of their Death, that they may not be Frighted At the Approach of it, as such a Dreadful Thing;
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it being most certain, that when they remove out of this Tabernacle, they enter into an Estate of present Bliss in the presence of their Lord.
it being most certain, that when they remove out of this Tabernacle, they enter into an Estate of present Bliss in the presence of their Lord.
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If the Soul indeed were to lye in a stupid Lethargy in the Grave, and have no more Sense or Reflection,
If the Soul indeed were to lie in a stupid Lethargy in the Grave, and have no more Sense or Reflection,
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or Enjoyment after the time of Dissolution, they should desire to continue here as long as they can, that they may bring more Honour to God in the World,
or Enjoyment After the time of Dissolution, they should desire to continue Here as long as they can, that they may bring more Honour to God in the World,
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and so might further their Reward hereafter thereby.
and so might further their Reward hereafter thereby.
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And they might have just Cause to take Death for their Enemy, whensoever it comes, that should deprive them of so great Advantages here,
And they might have just Cause to take Death for their Enemy, whensoever it comes, that should deprive them of so great Advantages Here,
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and bring them none in the room. But there is no fear of all this. The Soul is an Active Spark, the Breath of the Almighty;
and bring them none in the room. But there is no Fear of all this. The Soul is an Active Spark, the Breath of the Almighty;
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which, whilst it is in the Body, by the Laws of Union that were fix'd in the Original Creation by the great Creator, must sympathize with it.
which, while it is in the Body, by the Laws of union that were fixed in the Original Creation by the great Creator, must sympathise with it.
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But when the Body is no longer a tolerable Habitation for it, it will then Dislodge,
But when the Body is no longer a tolerable Habitation for it, it will then Dislodge,
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and take its Flight, and the Holy Angels wait to carry it aloft, through all the Airy Armies of invisible Fiends, to place it above, out of the reach of all their Malice.
and take its Flight, and the Holy Angels wait to carry it aloft, through all the Airy Armies of invisible Fiends, to place it above, out of the reach of all their Malice.
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For the Soul is a Thinking Substance, which hath no Relation to Matter; but is of another Nature from it, and hath quite other Properties in its Idea.
For the Soul is a Thinking Substance, which hath no Relation to Matter; but is of Another Nature from it, and hath quite other Properties in its Idea.
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And being Immaterial, it is not subject to Putrifaction or Dissolution of Parts, because it hath no Parts,
And being Immaterial, it is not Subject to Putrefaction or Dissolution of Parts, Because it hath no Parts,
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and therefore none to be dissolved, but must in its own Nature Subsist and Live still.
and Therefore none to be dissolved, but must in its own Nature Subsist and Live still.
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But whatever the Philosophy of the Soul may be, we have full assurance from Divine Revelation of its continued Life,
But whatever the Philosophy of the Soul may be, we have full assurance from Divine Revelation of its continued Life,
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and greater Perfection and Enjoyment after Death than before.
and greater Perfection and Enjoyment After Death than before.
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Our Saviour told his Disciples, That Men, tho' they might kill the Body, yet were not able to kill the Soul, and therefore bid them not be affraid of them. Our Saviour told his Disciples, That Men, though they might kill the Body, yet were not able to kill the Soul, and Therefore bid them not be afraid of them.
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The Body indeed must Die, because of Sin; but the Spirit, the better part, is Life, because of Righteousness. The Body indeed must Die, Because of since; but the Spirit, the better part, is Life, Because of Righteousness.
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So that Good Men have no Cause to be mightily Affrighted at the Approach of Death.
So that Good Men have no Cause to be mightily Affrighted At the Approach of Death.
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For tho' it be the King of Terrors to outward appearance, yet they may look upon it,
For though it be the King of Terrors to outward appearance, yet they may look upon it,
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as a Routed or Conquered Enemy, as a Serpent, that hath lost its Sting and Strength, which howsoever it may Hiss,
as a Routed or Conquered Enemy, as a Serpent, that hath lost its Sting and Strength, which howsoever it may Hiss,
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and show its Rage and Fury, yet cannot hurt. So that Good Men may Triumph over it, and over all Things else besides;
and show its Rage and Fury, yet cannot hurt. So that Good Men may Triumph over it, and over all Things Else beside;
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because neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers, nor Things present, nor Things to come,
Because neither Death, nor Life, nor Angels, nor Principalities, nor Powers, nor Things present, nor Things to come,
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nor Height, nor Depth, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate them from the Love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
nor Height, nor Depth, nor any other Creature, shall be able to separate them from the Love of God, which is in christ jesus our Lord.
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But in and over all these Things, they are more than Conquerors, through him that Loved them. But in and over all these Things, they Are more than Conquerors, through him that Loved them.
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Death is now rather a Friend to them, the Messenger of the great King, to invite them to his Supper, which he hath prepared for them.
Death is now rather a Friend to them, the Messenger of the great King, to invite them to his Supper, which he hath prepared for them.
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The same Comfort there is at the Departure of Others, Friends and Relations, that Die in the Lord.
The same Comfort there is At the Departure of Others, Friends and Relations, that Die in the Lord.
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For now they are past from all their Labours and Troubles, from all their Fears and Dangers, their Pains and Sufferings whatsoever,
For now they Are passed from all their Labours and Troubles, from all their Fears and Dangers, their Pains and Sufferings whatsoever,
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and are gone but to take Possession of the Promised Crown. It is a Loss to us indeed, that they are gone;
and Are gone but to take Possession of the Promised Crown. It is a Loss to us indeed, that they Are gone;
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and Self-Love makes us to Mourn and Complain at it. But what do They lose, in leaving us, or the World;
and Self-Love makes us to Mourn and Complain At it. But what do They loose, in leaving us, or the World;
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and the little Accommodations of this Life, that are now entered upon the Possession of the Inheritance.
and the little Accommodations of this Life, that Are now entered upon the Possession of the Inheritance.
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Tho' we lose by them, because they are gone, yet we ought not sure to Grudge at their Happiness.
Though we loose by them, Because they Are gone, yet we ought not sure to Grudge At their Happiness.
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Secondly, To Exhort all to the Faith and Service of Christ our Lord, that they may also Die in him, and so be Blessed.Secondly, To Exhort all to the Faith and Service of christ our Lord, that they may also Die in him, and so be Blessed.
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For we must certainly Live to him now, if we will Die in him, or be United to him at the last.
For we must Certainly Live to him now, if we will Die in him, or be United to him At the last.
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We must have Union with him in Life, as our Lord and Head, if we think to have Union with him,
We must have union with him in Life, as our Lord and Head, if we think to have union with him,
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and Relation to him at Death, as our Everlasting Saviour.
and Relation to him At Death, as our Everlasting Saviour.
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We can by no means expect to Live with God hereafter, if we will not Live to his Honour here.
We can by no means expect to Live with God hereafter, if we will not Live to his Honour Here.
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We can never expect, that He will receive us into his Embraces at last, if we continue now in an Hatred of him, and Enmity against him.
We can never expect, that He will receive us into his Embraces At last, if we continue now in an Hatred of him, and Enmity against him.
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Neither the Work, nor Enjoyments of Heaven, can be suitable to an Unholy Soul, that is not Transformed into the Divine Likeness.
Neither the Work, nor Enjoyments of Heaven, can be suitable to an Unholy Soul, that is not Transformed into the Divine Likeness.
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For what should such an One do with God, or among the Saints above, that hath nothing at all of a Divine or Saint-like Nature? But if we are now made like God,
For what should such an One do with God, or among the Saints above, that hath nothing At all of a Divine or Saintlike Nature? But if we Are now made like God,
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and Live to him, He will be sure then to take Care of his Own.
and Live to him, He will be sure then to take Care of his Own.
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For the Foundation, or Covenant of God, standeth sure, having this Seal, the Lord knoweth them that are his.
For the Foundation, or Covenant of God, Stands sure, having this Seal, the Lord Knoweth them that Are his.
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And, let every One that nameth the Name of Christ, depart from Iniquity. Let all Wicked Men see therefore the absolute Necessity, and the great Advantages of Religion.And, let every One that names the Name of christ, depart from Iniquity. Let all Wicked Men see Therefore the absolute Necessity, and the great Advantages of Religion.
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They are apt now to have hard Thoughts of it, and to Censure it sore for a very Soure and Melancholly Thing;
They Are apt now to have hard Thoughts of it, and to Censure it soar for a very Sour and Melancholy Thing;
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tho' that is a very great Mistake and Misprision;
though that is a very great Mistake and Misprision;
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but how will it be at last? Or what will their Thoughts be of it hereafter? Then they will find, that this had been the only way to Happiness and Bliss, whatever they think of it now.
but how will it be At last? Or what will their Thoughts be of it hereafter? Then they will find, that this had been the only Way to Happiness and Bliss, whatever they think of it now.
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And should not Wise Men have Futurity in Account, as well as the present Time? Should they look only at their present Pleasures and Advantages,
And should not Wise Men have Futurity in Account, as well as the present Time? Should they look only At their present Pleasures and Advantages,
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and neglect the future, which are infinitely greater? Or do they think to Die the Death of the Righteous,
and neglect the future, which Are infinitely greater? Or do they think to Die the Death of the Righteous,
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and yet will not Live his Life? This cannot be.
and yet will not Live his Life? This cannot be.
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But you must begin now, and should not put off the Study of Piety and Holiness, till hereafter neither.
But you must begin now, and should not put off the Study of Piety and Holiness, till hereafter neither.
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You Young Ones must not think to Live to the Age that this Holy Man of God hath done.
You Young Ones must not think to Live to the Age that this Holy Man of God hath done.
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This is a rare and peculiar Favour, which very few can expect. You may be called and summon'd away before you are aware.
This is a rare and peculiar Favour, which very few can expect. You may be called and summoned away before you Are aware.
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However, can you ever begin to be Wise too soon, or Blessed too soon? For this is certain, that you are never Wise,
However, can you ever begin to be Wise too soon, or Blessed too soon? For this is certain, that you Are never Wise,
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or Blessed, but in the way of Religion.
or Blessed, but in the Way of Religion.
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And yet how apt are the most to put this off still, and to cry, 'tis too soon yet, 'tis too soon yet.
And yet how apt Are the most to put this off still, and to cry, it's too soon yet, it's too soon yet.
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Yet a little more Sleep, and a little more Slumber, and a little more folding of the Hands to Sleep.
Yet a little more Sleep, and a little more Slumber, and a little more folding of the Hands to Sleep.
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A little more of the Pleasures and Vanities of Sin; a little more unjust Gain, and then we will take up, and Repent; and Return.
A little more of the Pleasures and Vanities of since; a little more unjust Gain, and then we will take up, and repent; and Return.
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And yet when the Time is come, that they have set, they are as backward to it as before, or worse.
And yet when the Time is come, that they have Set, they Are as backward to it as before, or Worse.
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Their Hearts are more Hardned, and they are farther off from Repentance and Religion, than they were some Years ago.
Their Hearts Are more Hardened, and they Are farther off from Repentance and Religion, than they were Some years ago.
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And will you always be thus deceived?
And will you always be thus deceived?
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You that continue in Sin, and the Impenitency of your Hearts, what do you think to do at last? Where will you appear? Do you expect that Christ should take you to himself, Dying in your Rebellion against him,
You that continue in since, and the Impenitency of your Hearts, what do you think to do At last? Where will you appear? Do you expect that christ should take you to himself, Dying in your Rebellion against him,
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or that He should save you in your Sins? How unreasonable is this? Repent, Oh Sinners! And Return in Time.
or that He should save you in your Sins? How unreasonable is this? repent, O Sinners! And Return in Time.
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And let those who have, begun Well, hold on still, left they lose their Reward. The Day of our Redemption draweth near.
And let those who have, begun Well, hold on still, left they loose their Reward. The Day of our Redemption draws near.
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Therefore let us cast off the Works of Darkness; let us keep down Sin, which Christ came to destroy.
Therefore let us cast off the Works of Darkness; let us keep down since, which christ Come to destroy.
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Let us Renounce our own Lusts and Wills, and Live as his Covenant Servants; and then Blessed shall we be. FINIS.
Let us Renounce our own Lustiest and Wills, and Live as his Covenant Servants; and then Blessed shall we be. FINIS.
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