A New-Years gift for youth being the substance of a sermon, preached at the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Bell, (aged sixteen years, odd months) at St. M. Overies, in Southwark, Decemb. 1. 1686. upon those words (chosen by her) of Solomons / by Samuel Peck ...
SAint Paul, who knew by experience the great disadvantage of losing the Prime of our Age in the ways of Sin, commands Titus to use his utmost endeavours, to perswade Men to an early Piety, betimes to mind the best things,
SAint Paul, who knew by experience the great disadvantage of losing the Prime of our Age in the ways of since, commands Titus to use his utmost endeavours, to persuade Men to an early Piety, betimes to mind the best things,
for the due government or well-ordering of his whole Course, that Wisdom, Vertue, Religion, and Piety, may shine forth in all his words, ways, and actions;
for the due government or well-ordering of his Whole Course, that Wisdom, Virtue, Religion, and Piety, may shine forth in all his words, ways, and actions;
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which makes him so diligent and desirous to corrupt Youth, and to steal away the hearts of young Persons, from their Maker; hoping, that if he be first served by them, he shall at last serve himself upon them:
which makes him so diligent and desirous to corrupt Youth, and to steal away the hearts of young Persons, from their Maker; hoping, that if he be First served by them, he shall At last serve himself upon them:
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and allures them to smaller Sins first, thereby making way for Temptations to greater; sticks not to alledge and pervert the very Word of God, to draw them to,
and allures them to smaller Sins First, thereby making Way for Temptations to greater; sticks not to allege and pervert the very Word of God, to draw them to,
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But in the mean time conceals from them the following Memento of the Wise-man; But know, that for all these things God will bring thee to Judgment; Eccles. 11.9.
But in the mean time conceals from them the following Memento of the Wiseman; But know, that for all these things God will bring thee to Judgement; Eccles. 11.9.
(Viz.) 1. There is in Young Persons a proness to forget their Creator, and their Duty towards Him. 2. That GOD requires and looks for Service from young Persons. Of each of these, I shall speak somewhat briefly.
(Viz.) 1. There is in Young Persons a proneness to forget their Creator, and their Duty towards Him. 2. That GOD requires and looks for Service from young Persons. Of each of these, I shall speak somewhat briefly.
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This appears by the Advice frequently given in Scripture, to, and concerning Youth; sometimes by Solomon, who speaking to Parents and Governours, adviseth, that they Train up Children in the way they should go, (the way of Piety and Religion,) and when they are Old, they will not depart from it.
This appears by the advice frequently given in Scripture, to, and Concerning Youth; sometime by Solomon, who speaking to Parents and Governors, adviseth, that they Train up Children in the Way they should go, (the Way of Piety and Religion,) and when they Are Old, they will not depart from it.
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and incline thine ear to Ʋnderstanding: my Son, if Sinners entice thee, consent thou not; Prov. 1.10. Seek Wisdom, and lift up thy voice for Ʋnderstanding;
and incline thine ear to Ʋnderstanding: my Son, if Sinners entice thee, consent thou not; Curae 1.10. Seek Wisdom, and lift up thy voice for Ʋnderstanding;
or to live his praises, Psal. 148.12. And St. Paul exhorts young persons to be sober-minded, Tit. 2.6. Which implys Evangelical affections, or an holy frame and temper of mind.
or to live his praises, Psalm 148.12. And Saint Paul exhorts young Persons to be sober-minded, Tit. 2.6. Which Implies Evangelical affections, or an holy frame and temper of mind.
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how vain, lewd, and debauched the most are in their Conversation; how rare it is to find one amongst many that is solid, sober, and religious, that makes real Conscience of avoiding all known Sin,
how vain, lewd, and debauched the most Are in their Conversation; how rare it is to find one among many that is solid, Sobrium, and religious, that makes real Conscience of avoiding all known since,
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and of performing Holy Duties, or of exercising himself to Godliness, as becomes his Christian Profession. Nay, do not many of them walk, and act, and talk more like Atheists, or Infidels, than Christians, as if they believed no future State, no Judgment, no Punishment,
and of performing Holy Duties, or of exercising himself to Godliness, as becomes his Christian Profession. Nay, do not many of them walk, and act, and talk more like Atheists, or Infidels, than Christians, as if they believed no future State, no Judgement, no Punishment,
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and will shortly judge them? A forgetfulness of their own Mortality, and approaching Dissolution, which (when ever it comes) will make them as happy as Angels,
and will shortly judge them? A forgetfulness of their own Mortality, and approaching Dissolution, which (when ever it comes) will make them as happy as Angels,
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or as miserable as Devils, for ever? I know (Young men) you have sometimes some Convictions wrought in you by the Word of God, and thereupon promise fair, talk of returning to God,
or as miserable as Devils, for ever? I know (Young men) you have sometime Some Convictions wrought in you by the Word of God, and thereupon promise fair, talk of returning to God,
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Sirs, as in the Presence of God, ask your Consciences if this be not Truth. Do you not alwaies find something in your hearts ready to stifle all your purposes and promises of Repentance and Amendment of Life,
Sirs, as in the Presence of God, ask your Consciences if this be not Truth. Do you not always find something in your hearts ready to stifle all your Purposes and promises of Repentance and Amendment of Life,
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till you drop into your Graves, and all your thoughts perish? And what is the reason of this procrastination, but an Oblivion of your Creator? The sooner you repent and are pardoned, Is it not the better? The sooner you are reconciled to God, are in the way to Heaven,
till you drop into your Graves, and all your thoughts perish? And what is the reason of this procrastination, but an Oblivion of your Creator? The sooner you Repent and Are pardoned, Is it not the better? The sooner you Are reconciled to God, Are in the Way to Heaven,
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and obtain a well-grounded Hope of Gods saving-love in Christ to your Souls, Is it not the better? What is the ground then of your delay to be religious, of your forgetfulness of God,
and obtain a well-grounded Hope of God's saving-love in christ to your Souls, Is it not the better? What is the ground then of your Delay to be religious, of your forgetfulness of God,
3. Confidence of long Life, and that you have time enough before you, and Repentance hereafter will do as well as now. God, upon true Repentance, forgives all;
3. Confidence of long Life, and that you have time enough before you, and Repentance hereafter will do as well as now. God, upon true Repentance, forgives all;
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as well as now, why should I imbitter my youthful days with the unpleasant severities of Religion, and sowr acts of Repentance and Mortification? Not I;
as well as now, why should I embitter my youthful days with the unpleasant severities of Religion, and sour acts of Repentance and Mortification? Not I;
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and that Reformation and Holiness which they were so forward to put on and engage in, in their Adversity, they are as ready to forget and put off again in the day of their prosperity. Well,
and that Reformation and Holiness which they were so forward to put on and engage in, in their Adversity, they Are as ready to forget and put off again in the day of their Prosperity. Well,
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And daily experience tells you, that For One that dyes in his Old Age, there are Hundreds dye in their Youth; therefore, saith he, Now in thy Youth, remember thy Creator, while the Evil days come not.
And daily experience tells you, that For One that dies in his Old Age, there Are Hundreds die in their Youth; Therefore, Says he, Now in thy Youth, Remember thy Creator, while the Evil days come not.
and serve Him, by doing his Will, and keeping his Commandments; for so this Phrase (Remember thy Creator) imports Affection, Practice, Love, and Obedience.
and serve Him, by doing his Will, and keeping his commandments; for so this Phrase (remember thy Creator) imports Affection, Practice, Love, and obedience.
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That of Moses may serve for a Comment upon this Text of Solomon; Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God, in not keeping his Commandments, his Judgments,
That of Moses may serve for a Comment upon this Text of Solomon; Beware that thou forget not the Lord thy God, in not keeping his commandments, his Judgments,
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and to obey his Commandments, and that in your Youth, whilst all the Powers and Faculties of thy Body and Soul are strong, active, and vigorous, and most fit for his Service. Under the Law, God called for the first Fruits, and for the Firstling of the Flock; the Gospel of it is this:
and to obey his commandments, and that in your Youth, while all the Powers and Faculties of thy Body and Soul Are strong, active, and vigorous, and most fit for his Service. Under the Law, God called for the First Fruits, and for the Firstling of the Flock; the Gospel of it is this:
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Timothy, of a Child, knew the Scriptures; And the Children of the Elect Lady were found walking in the Truth, (2. Epistle of St. John. ) And why may I not propound to your imitation, this young Gentlewoman, (not full 17. years of Age) whose Remains lye yet before you, who (doubtless) Remembred her Creator, and had a Sense of God,
Timothy, of a Child, knew the Scriptures; And the Children of the Elect Lady were found walking in the Truth, (2. Epistle of Saint John.) And why may I not propound to your imitation, this young Gentlewoman, (not full 17. Years of Age) whose Remains lie yet before you, who (doubtless) Remembered her Creator, and had a Sense of God,
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and unusual consolations from Him, to her Soul, before Death) as wrought in me a perswasion, that she walked with God in her life; Her sweet and inward peace of Conscience, her hearty and holy Ejaculations, her pious and Heavenly Discourse, her freedom from the fears of Death, her contempt of this Life and World, and all the Vanities of it, her impatient longings to depart,
and unusual consolations from Him, to her Soul, before Death) as wrought in me a persuasion, that she walked with God in her life; Her sweet and inward peace of Conscience, her hearty and holy Ejaculations, her pious and Heavenly Discourse, her freedom from the fears of Death, her contempt of this Life and World, and all the Vanities of it, her impatient longings to depart,
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we may believe her Life was Holy, whose End was so Heavenly, joyous, & full of comfort; and consequently, that she is arrived at the Haven of all Joy and Felicity, in the Morning of her Age. O what a support must this needs be to you, who bewail her loss, or rather the loss of her! for your loss is her gain! And, O that all you young Ones, who knew her, would follow her in this, to Remember your Creator in the days of your youth! Considering, That,
we may believe her Life was Holy, whose End was so Heavenly, joyous, & full of Comfort; and consequently, that she is arrived At the Haven of all Joy and Felicity, in the Morning of her Age. O what a support must this needs be to you, who bewail her loss, or rather the loss of her! for your loss is her gain! And, Oh that all you young Ones, who knew her, would follow her in this, to remember your Creator in the days of your youth! Considering, That,
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that all the affections and motions of your hearts and minds, all the works and actions of your lives should be primarily towards Him, in whom you live, move,
that all the affections and motions of your hearts and minds, all the works and actions of your lives should be primarily towards Him, in whom you live, move,
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— now you are most capable of any thing that is good: most capable of divine Instructions, of performing holy Duties, of keeping Gods Commandments, and of discharging whatever is incumbent upon you in your Christian Calling.
— now you Are most capable of any thing that is good: most capable of divine Instructions, of performing holy Duties, of keeping God's commandments, and of discharging whatever is incumbent upon you in your Christian Calling.
Remember this, young-men, if you forget God, and neglect your Duty towards God now, you can't imagine what an hard matter you will find it to buckle to the Yoke,
remember this, Young men, if you forget God, and neglect your Duty towards God now, you can't imagine what an hard matter you will find it to buckle to the Yoke,
and you can forsake your Sins, change your Course, and become new Creatures at your pleasure: yet let me tell you, this is only a Diabolical Delusion: you will (when you come to't) find it very difficult, and next to impossible;
and you can forsake your Sins, change your Course, and become new Creatures At your pleasure: yet let me tell you, this is only a Diabolical Delusion: you will (when you come to't) find it very difficult, and next to impossible;
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Can the Aethiopian change his Skin, or the Leopard his Spots? Then may you who are accustomed to do Evil, learn to do well. Jer. 13.23. Here God sufficiently declares the difficulty of it, as easie as the Tempter makes it;
Can the aethiopian change his Skin, or the Leopard his Spots? Then may you who Are accustomed to do Evil, Learn to do well. Jer. 13.23. Here God sufficiently declares the difficulty of it, as easy as the Tempter makes it;
which is to glorifie your Maker, and make your Eternal Salvation sure. Now, what folly is it to lose that time, which well improved and employed, may be as much worth to you as Heaven and endless Happiness?
which is to Glorify your Maker, and make your Eternal Salvation sure. Now, what folly is it to loose that time, which well improved and employed, may be as much worth to you as Heaven and endless Happiness?
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& Happiness from your selves. Peace, Joy, and Happiness are very desirable, and you think you have more of these in the ways of Sin, than you ever expect to find in Gods Service. This is also your Folly:
& Happiness from your selves. Peace, Joy, and Happiness Are very desirable, and you think you have more of these in the ways of since, than you ever expect to find in God's Service. This is also your Folly:
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What is carnal Peace and Joy with the World, to the Joy and Peace of the Holy Ghost, which Joy is unspeakable and glorious, and the Peace such as passeth all understanding? Or, What are the pleasures of Sin for a moment, to the pleasures at God's Right Hand for evermore? What the Smiles of the World, to the Light of God's Countenance, the Sense of his Love, better than Life it self? All which Spiritual Joy, Peace, Happiness, and Pleasure, you put off from your souls,
What is carnal Peace and Joy with the World, to the Joy and Peace of the Holy Ghost, which Joy is unspeakable and glorious, and the Peace such as passes all understanding? Or, What Are the pleasures of since for a moment, to the pleasures At God's Right Hand for evermore? What the Smiles of the World, to the Light of God's Countenance, the Sense of his Love, better than Life it self? All which Spiritual Joy, Peace, Happiness, and Pleasure, you put off from your Souls,
because there is no reason can be given for doing this hereafter, which is not a reason for doing it now. As for instance. 1. Will this be the way to please God hereafter? So 'tis the way to please Him now. 2. Must you perish if you do it not hereafter? So you must now, if you dye in your Sins, without Repentance.
Because there is no reason can be given for doing this hereafter, which is not a reason for doing it now. As for instance. 1. Will this be the Way to please God hereafter? So it's the Way to please Him now. 2. Must you perish if you do it not hereafter? So you must now, if you die in your Sins, without Repentance.
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And what Assurance have you of your life for a day longer? 3. Will the assurance of Heaven, and the hoped-for Glory, be desirable and comfortable to thy Soul hereafter? So it will now; it will put more Joy into thine heart,
And what Assurance have you of your life for a day longer? 3. Will the assurance of Heaven, and the hoped Glory, be desirable and comfortable to thy Soul hereafter? So it will now; it will put more Joy into thine heart,
Come they will, Sickness, Death, and Judgment, that is certain, these are unavoidable: And whether in thy Youth, Manhood, or Old Age, is altogether uncertain.
Come they will, Sickness, Death, and Judgement, that is certain, these Are unavoidable: And whither in thy Youth, Manhood, or Old Age, is altogether uncertain.
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to do it with all your might, for there is no Wisdom, nor Knowledge, nor Working in the Grave, whither we are all a going; ( Eccles. 9.10.) For Man knoweth not his time,
to do it with all your might, for there is no Wisdom, nor Knowledge, nor Working in the Grave, whither we Are all a going; (Eccles. 9.10.) For Man Knoweth not his time,
Therefore let me intreat you, (and, O that I might prevail with some of the Youth, who hear me this Evening) to take the Wiseman's counsel, to be wise for your Souls betimes, to Remember now your Creator, before the Evil days come;
Therefore let me entreat you, (and, Oh that I might prevail with Some of the Youth, who hear me this Evening) to take the Wiseman's counsel, to be wise for your Souls betimes, to remember now your Creator, before the Evil days come;
wherein the Silver Cord shall be loosed, the golden Bowl broken, the Keepers of the House tremble, the strong men bow themselves, the Almond-Tree flourish,
wherein the Silver Cord shall be loosed, the golden Bowl broken, the Keepers of the House tremble, the strong men bow themselves, the Almond tree flourish,
O! before these evil days come, wherein you shall find no pleasure, Remember your Creator: By doing those things, by walking in those waies which shall prevent much sin and sorrow to your selves, promote the glory of God, and peace of your own souls here, and secure to them a Blessed and happy Eternity hereafter. To which Eternal Felicity God of His mercy in His due time bring us All, through the merits of Jesus Christ:
OH! before these evil days come, wherein you shall find no pleasure, remember your Creator: By doing those things, by walking in those ways which shall prevent much since and sorrow to your selves, promote the glory of God, and peace of your own Souls Here, and secure to them a Blessed and happy Eternity hereafter. To which Eternal Felicity God of His mercy in His due time bring us All, through the merits of jesus christ:
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