and were enduring for the Gospel's sake, in the 8, 9, 10, 11 Verses of this Chapter, proceeds in the following Verses to annex the Grounds of their Patience, Confidence, Constancy,
and were enduring for the Gospel's sake, in the 8, 9, 10, 11 Verses of this Chapter, proceeds in the following Verses to annex the Grounds of their Patience, Confidence, Constancy,
First, A certain Hope and Expectation of a glorious Resurrection to Everlasting Life, after all the ignominious Sufferings of this Life, Ver. 13, 14. We having the same Spirit of Faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken:
First, A certain Hope and Expectation of a glorious Resurrection to Everlasting Life, After all the ignominious Sufferings of this Life, Ver. 13, 14. We having the same Spirit of Faith, according as it is written, I believed, and Therefore have I spoken:
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As if he had said, this is our Corroboration and our Consolation, the Assurance that we have of a happy Resurrection, by this we are kept from sinking under Discouragements,
As if he had said, this is our Corroboration and our Consolation, the Assurance that we have of a happy Resurrection, by this we Are kept from sinking under Discouragements,
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upon the confident Hope of Eternal Life we faint not, knowing this, that he which hath raised up the Lord Jesus, shall raise up us also, &c. 2. The Perswasion and Assurance they were settled in, that they should not be losers by the Sufferings and Afflictions which they were enduring:
upon the confident Hope of Eternal Life we faint not, knowing this, that he which hath raised up the Lord jesus, shall raise up us also, etc. 2. The Persuasion and Assurance they were settled in, that they should not be losers by the Sufferings and Afflictions which they were enduring:
Though our outward Man perish, that is, we faint not for this Cause, as knowing that while our Bodies, with all those things that tend to the maintaining and adorning of this present Life,
Though our outward Man perish, that is, we faint not for this Cause, as knowing that while our Bodies, with all those things that tend to the maintaining and adorning of this present Life,
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yet our inward Man (to wit) our Souls, or our spiritual Estate, is renewed, NONLATINALPHABET, is made new again day by day, is daily restored more and more to its primitive Form and Beauty.
yet our inward Man (to wit) our Souls, or our spiritual Estate, is renewed,, is made new again day by day, is daily restored more and more to its primitive From and Beauty.
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and lose our Liberty, and lose our Livelyhood, yet all this loss is not without a Compensation, we have it made up, we have it recompensed with Internals, and things of Eternal Concernment:
and loose our Liberty, and loose our Livelihood, yet all this loss is not without a Compensation, we have it made up, we have it recompensed with Internals, and things of Eternal Concernment:
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Weigh Afflictions, the weightiest Afflictions, all the Afflictions of a Christian with Glory, and there will be no proportion betwixt them; Rom. 8.18. For I reckon, that the Sufferings of this present Time are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us.
Weigh Afflictions, the Weightiest Afflictions, all the Afflictions of a Christian with Glory, and there will be no proportion betwixt them; Rom. 8.18. For I reckon, that the Sufferings of this present Time Are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us.
2. Why this looking made them thus to account, this was the vast Difference which they hereby discover'd to be between the present Affliction and future Glory:
2. Why this looking made them thus to account, this was the vast Difference which they hereby discovered to be between the present Affliction and future Glory:
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and so they carry in them an Account of the Way and Means whereby they came to this stability under their Afflictions, viz. by eying unseen things. Or,
and so they carry in them an Account of the Way and Means whereby they Come to this stability under their Afflictions, viz. by Eyeing unseen things. Or,
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1. From general Assertions in Scripture, that hold out to us a Being of things which are not seen, do not appear; see for this Heb. 11.1. Faith is the Substance of things hoped for, and the Evidence of things not seen.
1. From general Assertions in Scripture, that hold out to us a Being of things which Are not seen, do not appear; see for this Hebrew 11.1. Faith is the Substance of things hoped for, and the Evidence of things not seen.
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Faith is an infallible Argument, a clear Conviction, a convincing Demonstration of their Existence, Reality and Certainty, that they are no Figments and Fancies, but Realities.
Faith is an infallible Argument, a clear Conviction, a convincing Demonstration of their Existence, Reality and Certainty, that they Are no Figments and Fancies, but Realities.
for what a Man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? As the antecedent and consequent words shew, it is as if the Apostle had said, We have a certain Apprehension of Redemption, Glory,
for what a Man sees, why does he yet hope for? As the antecedent and consequent words show, it is as if the Apostle had said, We have a certain Apprehension of Redemption, Glory,
Mark, (1.) Here are things prepared. (2.) These prepared things are unknown things, Ear hath not heard them, Eye hath not seen them. (3.) They have been unknown things from the beginning.
Mark, (1.) Here Are things prepared. (2.) These prepared things Are unknown things, Ear hath not herd them, Eye hath not seen them. (3.) They have been unknown things from the beginning.
The Ear of Man hath heard of many things, and the Eye of Man hath seen many things up and down the World, in those many Ages that the World hath stood;
The Ear of Man hath herd of many things, and the Eye of Man hath seen many things up and down the World, in those many Ages that the World hath stood;
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and out of the sight of all Mortals. (2.) We read of manifestation of Sons; Rom. 8.19. For the earnest Expectation of the Creature, waiteth for the manifestation of the Sons of God.
and out of the sighed of all Mortals. (2.) We read of manifestation of Sons; Rom. 8.19. For the earnest Expectation of the Creature, waits for the manifestation of the Sons of God.
O Sirs, the Sons of God shall be manifested with, and appear in much Glory, much internal Glory in their Souls and Bodies, much external Glory in their Privileges and Possessions, that is not yet manifest, neither doth yet appear.
O Sirs, the Sons of God shall be manifested with, and appear in much Glory, much internal Glory in their Souls and Bodies, much external Glory in their Privileges and Possessions, that is not yet manifest, neither does yet appear.
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when through the Door of the first Death. Rev. 2.11. He that overcometh, shall not be hurt of the second Death. Rev. 20.6. Blessed and Holy is he that hath part in the first Resurrection;
when through the Door of the First Death. Rev. 2.11. He that Overcometh, shall not be hurt of the second Death. Rev. 20.6. Blessed and Holy is he that hath part in the First Resurrection;
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But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that World, and the Resurrection from the Dead, &c. Eph. 1.21. Every Name that is named, not only in this World, but in that which is to come.
But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that World, and the Resurrection from the Dead, etc. Ephesians 1.21. Every Name that is nam, not only in this World, but in that which is to come.
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thus Peter, James, and John had a Praeludium, a Prefiguration of the unseen Glory of Heaven, in Christ's Transfiguration, Mat. 17. So Stephen, when dying, saw the Glory of God,
thus Peter, James, and John had a Praeludium, a Prefiguration of the unseen Glory of Heaven, in Christ's Transfiguration, Mathew 17. So Stephen, when dying, saw the Glory of God,
and that there he heard wordless words, things impossible to be uttered, 2 Cor. 12.2, 3, 4. Mark pray, he tells us again and again, whether out of the Body,
and that there he herd wordless words, things impossible to be uttered, 2 Cor. 12.2, 3, 4. Mark pray, he tells us again and again, whither out of the Body,
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5. From Scripture-Visions, wherein the Lord hath made clear discoveries, and visible representations of invisible things, things not seen, unto his Servants.
5. From Scripture-Visions, wherein the Lord hath made clear discoveries, and visible representations of invisible things, things not seen, unto his Servants.
and another Book was opened, which is the Book of Life, and the Dead were judged out of those things which were written in the Books, according to their Works.
and Another Book was opened, which is the Book of Life, and the Dead were judged out of those things which were written in the Books, according to their Works.
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in Gorgia, pag. 356. Qui ob scelerum magnitudinem insanabiles esse videntur, hos omnis conveniens sors mergit in Tartarum, unde nunquam egrediuntur. Idem in Phaedone, pag. 84. Socrates rejoiced that he was to die, because he should then go to see Homer, Hesiod, and other Worthies that were gone before.
in Georgia, page. 356. Qui ob Scelerum magnitudinem insanabiles esse videntur, hos omnis conveniens sors mergit in Tartarum, unde Never egrediuntur. Idem in Phaedone, page. 84. Socrates rejoiced that he was to die, Because he should then go to see Homer, Hesiod, and other Worthies that were gone before.
from this Principle those things took their Rise that we find either in Poets or Philosophers concerning the Elysian Fields, the Stygean Lake, &c. From these Arguments we may see that there are unseen things.
from this Principle those things took their Rise that we find either in Poets or Philosophers Concerning the Elysian Fields, the Stygean Lake, etc. From these Arguments we may see that there Are unseen things.
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Now the Holy Scripture (which must be our Guide in this Enquiry) brings us tidings of many things, that to us and all the Living are not seen, do not appear.
Now the Holy Scripture (which must be our Guide in this Enquiry) brings us tidings of many things, that to us and all the Living Are not seen, do not appear.
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(1.) The time of Death is unseen. The Living know that they shall die, Eccl. 9.5. but they know not when they shall die. Gen. 27.2. I know not the Day of my Death:
(1.) The time of Death is unseen. The Living know that they shall die, Ecclesiastes 9.5. but they know not when they shall die. Gen. 27.2. I know not the Day of my Death:
but we cannot say of the Day or Hour which is yet to come, that it shall not be the Time. Prov. 27.1. Boast not thy self of to morrow, for thou knowest not what a Day may bring forth:
but we cannot say of the Day or Hour which is yet to come, that it shall not be the Time. Curae 27.1. Boast not thy self of to morrow, for thou Knowest not what a Day may bring forth:
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and seeing his white Head, took it for a Stone, and so let it fall from a great Height thereon to break the Tortoise-shell, which broke his Scull, whereof he died presently.
and seeing his white Head, took it for a Stone, and so let it fallen from a great Height thereon to break the Tortoise-shell, which broke his Scull, whereof he died presently.
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When Bibulus the Roman General was riding in Triumph in all his Glory through the Streets of Rome, a Tile fell from a House and beat out his Brains.
When Bibulus the Roman General was riding in Triumph in all his Glory through the Streets of Room, a Tile fell from a House and beatrice out his Brains.
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Many have seen Death where they have never thought of seeing it, and thou knowest not where thou may'st see it. Psal. 89.48. What Man is he that liveth and shall not see Death? That's the Psalmist's Question, it may be mine, What Man is he that lives (of you that are here to day) that can tell, where it is he must see Death? which he cannot scape seeing somewhere;
Many have seen Death where they have never Thought of seeing it, and thou Knowest not where thou Mayest see it. Psalm 89.48. What Man is he that lives and shall not see Death? That's the Psalmist's Question, it may be mine, What Man is he that lives (of you that Are Here to day) that can tell, where it is he must see Death? which he cannot escape seeing somewhere;
Death began with Asa in his Feet, and struck him there e're it came to strike him at the Heart, 2 Chron. 16.12. Death begun with the Murmuring Israelites at the Heart, and struck them with their Meat in their Mouths, Numb. 11.33. We see daily some die a natural, others a violent Death;
Death began with Asa in his Feet, and struck him there ever it Come to strike him At the Heart, 2 Chronicles 16.12. Death begun with the Murmuring Israelites At the Heart, and struck them with their Meat in their Mouths, Numb. 11.33. We see daily Some die a natural, Others a violent Death;
whether this or that, or the other, is a coming to let us into another World. Rev. 6.8. there we have Death riding on his pale Horse, described in the 7th verse, we may see whence he came, And when he had opened the fourth Seal, I heard the Voice of the fourth Beast say, Come and see:
whither this or that, or the other, is a coming to let us into Another World. Rev. 6.8. there we have Death riding on his pale Horse, described in the 7th verse, we may see whence he Come, And when he had opened the fourth Seal, I herd the Voice of the fourth Beast say, Come and see:
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and tasting Death, meets us, Death will be another thing than now it's commonly taken to be with many. Deut. 32.29. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter End. Well this is the first;
and tasting Death, meets us, Death will be Another thing than now it's commonly taken to be with many. Deuteronomy 32.29. Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would Consider their latter End. Well this is the First;
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an Inlet to unseen things, things behind all that have ever been seen in the World. 3. This Death that is thus a Door to those unseen things, is it self an unseen thing;
an Inlet to unseen things, things behind all that have ever been seen in the World. 3. This Death that is thus a Door to those unseen things, is it self an unseen thing;
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Therefore certainly, Sirs, it concerns you to look at this, and to look how you are provided to meet this unseen thing, that is the beginning of unseen things;
Therefore Certainly, Sirs, it concerns you to look At this, and to look how you Are provided to meet this unseen thing, that is the beginning of unseen things;
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Art thou a Fornicator, or Adulterer? Art thou a Swearer? art thou a Profaner of the Lord's Day? O remember Death that is now unseen may surprize thee in the very act of thy Sin, this is the Porch and Door to the unseen things of another World,
Art thou a Fornicator, or Adulterer? Art thou a Swearer? art thou a Profaner of the Lord's Day? O Remember Death that is now unseen may surprise thee in the very act of thy since, this is the Porch and Door to the unseen things of Another World,
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There shall be such a Day as this, a general Judgment of all Men; Acts 17.31. Because he hath appointed a Day in which he will judg the World in Righteousness, by that Man whom he hath ordained;
There shall be such a Day as this, a general Judgement of all Men; Acts 17.31. Because he hath appointed a Day in which he will judge the World in Righteousness, by that Man whom he hath ordained;
whether it be good or bad. Mat. 12.36. but I say unto you, That every idle word that Men shall speak, they shall give Account thereof in the Day of Judgment.
whither it be good or bad. Mathew 12.36. but I say unto you, That every idle word that Men shall speak, they shall give Account thereof in the Day of Judgement.
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in this Day the righteous Judgment of God shall be fully manifested, and appear to all Men in this World. Eccles. 8.14. There be Just Men unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the Wicked:
in this Day the righteous Judgement of God shall be Fully manifested, and appear to all Men in this World. Eccles. 8.14. There be Just Men unto whom it Happeneth according to the work of the Wicked:
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It will be, I say, a Day of Revelation, Ambae civitates (terrena & coelestis) temporalibus vel bonis pariter utuntur, vel malis pariter affliguntur, donec ultimo Juditio separentur,
It will be, I say, a Day of Revelation, Ambae Civitates (Terrenam & coelestis) Temporalibus vel bonis pariter utuntur, vel malis pariter affliguntur, donec ultimo Juditio separentur,
So this Day is in Scripture called, 1. NONLATINALPHABET 2. NONLATINALPHABET 3. NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET The Revelation Appearing Manifestation of Christ.
So this Day is in Scripture called, 1. 2. 3. The Revelation Appearing Manifestation of christ.
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It will be (I say) the NONLATINALPHABET, the Revelation of Christ; 1 Cor. 1.7. Waiting for the Revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ; 2 Thess. 1.7. The Lord shall be revealed from Heaven; 1 Pet. 1.7. At the appearing of Jesus Christ;
It will be (I say) the, the Revelation of christ; 1 Cor. 1.7. Waiting for the Revelation of our Lord jesus christ; 2 Thess 1.7. The Lord shall be revealed from Heaven; 1 Pet. 1.7. At the appearing of jesus christ;
and it will be a glorious appearing, or NONLATINALPHABET, as the words are, Tit. 2.13. the glorious Appearing of the Great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ.
and it will be a glorious appearing, or, as the words Are, Tit. 2.13. the glorious Appearing of the Great God, and our Saviour jesus christ.
3. The NONLATINALPHABET, the Manifestation of Christ; Col. 3.4. 1 Pet. 5.4. 1 John 3.2. But we know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
3. The, the Manifestation of christ; Col. 3.4. 1 Pet. 5.4. 1 John 3.2. But we know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
The Word imports an Illustration, a Manifestation by clear Light, of something hid in Darkness; Christ shall at this Day come as out of Darkness into Light.
The Word imports an Illustration, a Manifestation by clear Light, of something hid in Darkness; christ shall At this Day come as out of Darkness into Light.
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O Sirs, there will be thus a glorious Revelation, a glorious Appearing, a glorious Manifestation of Christ in this Day, such as was never seen in the World to this Day,
O Sirs, there will be thus a glorious Revelation, a glorious Appearing, a glorious Manifestation of christ in this Day, such as was never seen in the World to this Day,
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There was a great Discovery of things at Christ's first coming in the Flesh, that had been hid from Men of all Times and Ages, and kept unseen till then; Rom. 16.25. According to the Revelation of the Mystery which was kept secret since the World began;
There was a great Discovery of things At Christ's First coming in the Flesh, that had been hid from Men of all Times and Ages, and kept unseen till then; Rom. 16.25. According to the Revelation of the Mystery which was kept secret since the World began;
here NONLATINALPHABET, an opening of the Secret, that there had been Silence about, that there had been nothing said of in the World, from the beginning to that Day; So Col. 1.26. Even the Mystery, which had been hid from Ages and Generations, but now is made manifest to his Saints:
Here, an opening of the Secret, that there had been Silence about, that there had been nothing said of in the World, from the beginning to that Day; So Col. 1.26. Even the Mystery, which had been hid from Ages and Generations, but now is made manifest to his Saints:
and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. 1 Tim. 3.16. God manifest in the Flesh, the accomplishment of Types, the fulfilling of Prophecies.
and to hear those things which you hear, and have not herd them. 1 Tim. 3.16. God manifest in the Flesh, the accomplishment of Types, the fulfilling of Prophecies.
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so there shall be a greater opening of things at Christ's second Coming to Judgment, that have been hid from all Ages (〈 ◊ 〉 mundi initio) from the Beginning, are hid from the present Age,
so there shall be a greater opening of things At Christ's second Coming to Judgement, that have been hid from all Ages (〈 ◊ 〉 mundi initio) from the Beginning, Are hid from the present Age,
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O, Sirs, the things which the Scripture reports unto us of this Day, are all to us unseen things. I. 1. The coming of Christ riding through the Clouds on his Chariot of Glory. 2. The thousand thousands of Angels that shall minister unto him. 3. The Multitude of Saints that he shall bring with him. 4. The Glory that he shall appear in, are things which are not seen. II. 1. The great White Throne. 2. His sitting upon the Throne of his Glory. 3. The sounding of the Trumpet. 4. The opening of the Graves. 5. The rising of the Dead in numberless numbers all the Earth over;
O, Sirs, the things which the Scripture reports unto us of this Day, Are all to us unseen things. I. 1. The coming of christ riding through the Clouds on his Chariot of Glory. 2. The thousand thousands of Angels that shall minister unto him. 3. The Multitude of Saints that he shall bring with him. 4. The Glory that he shall appear in, Are things which Are not seen. II 1. The great White Throne. 2. His sitting upon the Throne of his Glory. 3. The sounding of the Trumpet. 4. The opening of the Graves. 5. The rising of the Dead in numberless numbers all the Earth over;
now are, or hereafter shall be, before him. 2. The separation of the Sheep. 3. The Collocation, the placing of them. 4. The opening of the Books, that will lay open all the Thoughts, Words,
now Are, or hereafter shall be, before him. 2. The separation of the Sheep. 3. The Collocation, the placing of them. 4. The opening of the Books, that will lay open all the Thoughts, Words,
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6. The Judging of the World in Righteousness. 7. The Promulgation of the final Sentence. 8. The Execution of it, in sending away one part with a Go ye Cursed into everlasting Fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels, in welcoming another part, with a Come ye Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World;
6. The Judging of the World in Righteousness. 7. The Promulgation of the final Sentence. 8. The Execution of it, in sending away one part with a Go you Cursed into everlasting Fire prepared for the devil and his Angels, in welcoming Another part, with a Come you Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World;
O Sirs, these, these are unseeen things. IV. 1. The Wailings of Sinners, when they shall see the Lord Jesus revealed in flaming Fire from Heaven. 2. The wringing of Hands when they shall see the Books opening before all the World. 3. The fearful Tremblings,
Oh Sirs, these, these Are unseen things. IV. 1. The Wailings of Sinners, when they shall see the Lord jesus revealed in flaming Fire from Heaven. 2. The wringing of Hands when they shall see the Books opening before all the World. 3. The fearful Tremblings,
when they shall hear themselves doomed to everlasting Burnings. 4. The dreadful Cries and horrible Noise of Wailings and Lamentations that they shall go away with,
when they shall hear themselves doomed to everlasting Burnings. 4. The dreadful Cries and horrible Noise of Wailings and Lamentations that they shall go away with,
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an expression used in Allusion to the most Holy Place in the Tabernacle and Temple, wherein were the Ark of the Testimony, the Mercy-Seat, the two Tables, the Pot of Manna, Aaron 's Rod, the Golden Censor,
an expression used in Allusion to the most Holy Place in the Tabernacle and Temple, wherein were the Ark of the Testimony, the Mercy-Seat, the two Tables, the Pot of Manna, Aaron is Rod, the Golden Censor,
before which there was a great Vail drawn, that none might see them, but only the High Priest, who entred once a Year; Exod. 26.31. And thou shalt make a Vail of Blue, and Purple, and Scarlet, and fine twined Linen of cunning Work:
before which there was a great vail drawn, that none might see them, but only the High Priest, who entered once a Year; Exod 26.31. And thou shalt make a vail of Blue, and Purple, and Scarlet, and fine twined Linen of cunning Work:
1. The things in Heaven which are set down in Scripture by the Names; (1.) Of a better Countrey, Heb. 11.16. A Countrey where there is no Hunger, Rev. 7.16. no Death, Rev. 21.4. no Night, Rev. 21.25. no Curse, Rev. 22.3. (2.) By the Name of Paradise, the Place where there is fulness of Joy, and Pleasures for evermore, Psal. 16.11. (3.) By Christ's Father's House, John 14.2. In my Father's House are many Mansions.
1. The things in Heaven which Are Set down in Scripture by the Names; (1.) Of a better Country, Hebrew 11.16. A Country where there is no Hunger, Rev. 7.16. no Death, Rev. 21.4. no Night, Rev. 21.25. no Curse, Rev. 22.3. (2.) By the Name of Paradise, the Place where there is fullness of Joy, and Pleasures for evermore, Psalm 16.11. (3.) By Christ's Father's House, John 14.2. In my Father's House Are many Mansions.
for the Glory of God doth lighten it, and the Lamb is the Light thereof, Rev. 21.23. (5.) By an Inheritance, an Inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled,
for the Glory of God does lighten it, and the Lamb is the Light thereof, Rev. 21.23. (5.) By an Inheritance, an Inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled,
and that fadeth not away, reserved in Heaven, 1 Pet. 1.4. (6.) By a Kingdom, a Kingdom of Heaven, a Kingdom of God, a Kingdom of Christ, a Kingdom that cannot be moved, a Kingdom that is Eternal, Everlasting. (7.) By a Crown of Righteousness, of Life, of Glory. (8.) By Glory, Heavenly Glory,
and that fades not away, reserved in Heaven, 1 Pet. 1.4. (6.) By a Kingdom, a Kingdom of Heaven, a Kingdom of God, a Kingdom of christ, a Kingdom that cannot be moved, a Kingdom that is Eternal, Everlasting. (7.) By a Crown of Righteousness, of Life, of Glory. (8.) By Glory, Heavenly Glory,
and the Lamb; (5.) The Temple of God; (6.) The pure River of the Water of Life, clear as Chrystal; (7.) The Tree of Life, which bears twelve manner of Fruits, Rev. 22.2. are unseen things.
and the Lamb; (5.) The Temple of God; (6.) The pure River of the Water of Life, clear as Crystal; (7.) The Tree of Life, which bears twelve manner of Fruits, Rev. 22.2. Are unseen things.
as he is set down with his Father in his Throne; (3.) By being called to the Marriage-Supper of the Lamb; (4.) By eating and drinking at his Table in his Kingdom; (5.) By eating the hidden Manna, are all hidden unseen things.
as he is Set down with his Father in his Throne; (3.) By being called to the Marriage supper of the Lamb; (4.) By eating and drinking At his Table in his Kingdom; (5.) By eating the hidden Manna, Are all hidden unseen things.
(1.) To see God; (2.) To see his Face; (3.) To see him face to face; (4.) To know as we are known; (5.) To be before the Throne of God; (6.) To have him that sitteth on the Throne to dwell among us; (7.) To walk with him in White; (8.) To follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth; (9.) To have the Lamb which is in the midst of the Throne to feed us,
(1.) To see God; (2.) To see his Face; (3.) To see him face to face; (4.) To know as we Are known; (5.) To be before the Throne of God; (6.) To have him that Sitteth on the Throne to dwell among us; (7.) To walk with him in White; (8.) To follow the Lamb whithersoever he Goes; (9.) To have the Lamb which is in the midst of the Throne to feed us,
and to have the Name of God, and the Name of the City of God, which is new Jerusalem, and Christ's new Name written upon us; (11.) To be ever with the Lord; (12.) To have him all in all:
and to have the Name of God, and the Name of the city of God, which is new Jerusalem, and Christ's new Name written upon us; (11.) To be ever with the Lord; (12.) To have him all in all:
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(1.) The Life of Saints that's hid with Christ in God; (2.) The Hope of Saints that's laid up in Heaven; (3.) The Glory to be revealed in Saints in Heaven;
(1.) The Life of Saints that's hid with christ in God; (2.) The Hope of Saints that's laid up in Heaven; (3.) The Glory to be revealed in Saints in Heaven;
O Christians, (1.) You that are going for Heaven to Day, have not seen what a Country, City, Kingdom, Company you are going to, what things you are going to see. (2.) You that have seen something of the workings of Grace in your Hearts from Heaven, have seen nothing of the Preparations of Glory for you in Heaven.
Oh Christians, (1.) You that Are going for Heaven to Day, have not seen what a Country, city, Kingdom, Company you Are going to, what things you Are going to see. (2.) You that have seen something of the workings of Grace in your Hearts from Heaven, have seen nothing of the Preparations of Glory for you in Heaven.
O be stedfast, be immoveable, stablish your Hearts until the Day break, and the Shadows fly away, the Day when all these unseen things shall be seen and enjoyed for evermore:
O be steadfast, be immoveable, establish your Hearts until the Day break, and the Shadows fly away, the Day when all these unseen things shall be seen and enjoyed for evermore:
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(1.) By Darkness, outer Darkness, everlasting Darkness; (2.) By Chains, Chains of everlasting Darkness; (3.) By the Wine of the Wrath of God; (4.) By a Worm, a Worm that shall never die; (5.) And by a Fire, a Fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels, a Furnace of Fire, a Lake of Fire, a Furnace and Lake of unquenchable and everlasting Fire;
(1.) By Darkness, outer Darkness, everlasting Darkness; (2.) By Chains, Chains of everlasting Darkness; (3.) By the Wine of the Wrath of God; (4.) By a Worm, a Worm that shall never die; (5.) And by a Fire, a Fire prepared for the devil and his Angels, a Furnace of Fire, a Lake of Fire, a Furnace and Lake of unquenchable and everlasting Fire;
when the overflowing Scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us; for we have made Lies our Refuge, and under Falshood have we hid our selves:
when the overflowing Scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us; for we have made Lies our Refuge, and under Falsehood have we hid our selves:
Alas, alas, you have not seen what it is, (1.) To be turned into Hell; (2.) To go into Perdition; (3.) To be punished with everlasting Destruction from the presence of the Lord; (4.) To fall into the Condemnation of the Devil; (5.) To be thrown into the great Wine-press of the Wrath of God; (6.) To be cast alive into the Lake of Fire, burning with Brimstone; (7.) To be tormented Day and Night for ever and ever; (8.) To feel an endless Rain of Snares, Fire and Brimstone,
Alas, alas, you have not seen what it is, (1.) To be turned into Hell; (2.) To go into Perdition; (3.) To be punished with everlasting Destruction from the presence of the Lord; (4.) To fallen into the Condemnation of the devil; (5.) To be thrown into the great Winepress of the Wrath of God; (6.) To be cast alive into the Lake of Fire, burning with Brimstone; (7.) To be tormented Day and Night for ever and ever; (8.) To feel an endless Rain of Snares, Fire and Brimstone,
and know to day, that as light as you make of them, they will cause you change Chear for ever; Mat. 25.30. There shall be Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth:
and know to day, that as Light as you make of them, they will cause you change Cheer for ever; Mathew 25.30. There shall be Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth:
Now the next inquiry may be this, in order to the clearing of the Point, (viz.) How they are unseen, or what this imports or implies that they are not seen.
Now the next inquiry may be this, in order to the clearing of the Point, (viz.) How they Are unseen, or what this imports or Implies that they Are not seen.
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1. Are not seen with Eyes of Flesh, they are not seen, that is, they are not visible to our bodily Eyes, not beheld with the Eye that looks upon visible Objects, and things under the Sun; Eye hath not seen them.
1. are not seen with Eyes of Flesh, they Are not seen, that is, they Are not visible to our bodily Eyes, not beheld with the Eye that looks upon visible Objects, and things under the Sun; Eye hath not seen them.
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as those of Heaven and Glory are. (3.) Hast thou seen ill Things, Things that have been Dreadful, Terrible, Astonishing and Amazing to thee, that have frighted thee, that have put thee into a Consternation? why,
as those of Heaven and Glory Are. (3.) Hast thou seen ill Things, Things that have been Dreadful, Terrible, Astonishing and Amazing to thee, that have frighted thee, that have put thee into a Consternation? why,
and imperfect, as Job says of the Knowledg of God; Job 26.14. Lo, these are but parts of his Ways, and how little a Portion is heard of him? the Thunder of his Power who can understand? i. e.
and imperfect, as Job Says of the Knowledge of God; Job 26.14. Lo, these Are but parts of his Ways, and how little a Portion is herd of him? the Thunder of his Power who can understand? i. e.
but how little a Portion is heard of them? it's but little, very little, exceeding little, that we do or can conceive of unseen Things to what they are,
but how little a Portion is herd of them? it's but little, very little, exceeding little, that we do or can conceive of unseen Things to what they Are,
the Secrets of Grace are more above us, but the Secrets of Glory are most of all above us, the Knowledg of them is too wonderful for us, we cannot attain unto it.
the Secrets of Grace Are more above us, but the Secrets of Glory Are most of all above us, the Knowledge of them is too wondered for us, we cannot attain unto it.
Says Zophar, Job 11.7, 8, 9. Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto Perfection? It is as high as Heaven, what canst thou do? deeper than Hell, what canst thou know? The Measure thereof is longer than the Earth, and broader than the Sea. It's as high:
Says Zophar, Job 11.7, 8, 9. Canst thou by searching find out God? Canst thou find out the Almighty unto Perfection? It is as high as Heaven, what Canst thou do? Deeper than Hell, what Canst thou know? The Measure thereof is longer than the Earth, and Broader than the Sea. It's as high:
yet tells us, that he saw but NONLATINALPHABET, (modo imperfecto) in part, he saw but the back-parts of unseen Things; 1 Cor. 13.9. We know in part, and prophesy in part.
yet tells us, that he saw but, (modo imperfecto) in part, he saw but the Back parts of unseen Things; 1 Cor. 13.9. We know in part, and prophesy in part.
and Hell is not only answerable to our greatest Fears, but as far beyond them as the East is from the West. Says Moses, Psal. 90.11. Who knoweth the Power of thine Anger? according to thy Fear, so is thy Wrath. That is, the Wrath of God is every way answerable to the Fear that Men have of it;
and Hell is not only answerable to our greatest Fears, but as Far beyond them as the East is from the West. Says Moses, Psalm 90.11. Who Knoweth the Power of thine Anger? according to thy fear, so is thy Wrath. That is, the Wrath of God is every Way answerable to the fear that Men have of it;
This Phrase of seeing, is often put thus for feeling in Holy Scripture, as Lament. 3.1. I am the Man that hath seen Affliction by the Rod of his Wrath;
This Phrase of seeing, is often put thus for feeling in Holy Scripture, as Lament. 3.1. I am the Man that hath seen Affliction by the Rod of his Wrath;
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as if he had said, I have felt, endured, born Affliction. So Psal. 90.15. The Years wherein we have seen Evil; suffer'd, felt Evil and Affliction. Jer. 20.18. Wherefore came I forth out of the Womb to see Labour and Sorrow? Rev. 18.7. Psal. 27.13. & 106.5. and in many other Places, to see is to feel, and not to see is not to feel or experience.
as if he had said, I have felt, endured, born Affliction. So Psalm 90.15. The years wherein we have seen Evil; suffered, felt Evil and Affliction. Jer. 20.18. Wherefore Come I forth out of the Womb to see Labour and Sorrow? Rev. 18.7. Psalm 27.13. & 106.5. and in many other Places, to see is to feel, and not to see is not to feel or experience.
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there's not a Man among us to day, that has once seen them, that has try'd and had experience of them in himself, that can come out and say, I have gone through Death, I have been in Heaven,
there's not a Man among us to day, that has once seen them, that has tried and had experience of them in himself, that can come out and say, I have gone through Death, I have been in Heaven,
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you have not yet try'd, (1.) What it is to have God to wipe away all Tears from your Eyes. (2.) What it is to enter into the Joy of your Lord. (3.) What it is to receive your Inheritance, to put on your Crown,
you have not yet tried, (1.) What it is to have God to wipe away all Tears from your Eyes. (2.) What it is to enter into the Joy of your Lord. (3.) What it is to receive your Inheritance, to put on your Crown,
you have not tried, I say, (1.) What it is to lie down in Sorrow. (2.) What it is to be driven away into outer and eternal Darkness. (3.) What it is to dwell with the devouring Fire, to dwell with everlasting Burnings. (4.) What it is to be tormented with the Devil and his Angels. (5.) What it is to be punished with everlasting Destruction;
you have not tried, I say, (1.) What it is to lie down in Sorrow. (2.) What it is to be driven away into outer and Eternal Darkness. (3.) What it is to dwell with the devouring Fire, to dwell with everlasting Burnings. (4.) What it is to be tormented with the devil and his Angels. (5.) What it is to be punished with everlasting Destruction;
or an Hour in Hell, and seen what others are seeing, and felt what they are feeling, you would not think it a small Matter to be damned. This is a Third;
or an Hour in Hell, and seen what Others Are seeing, and felt what they Are feeling, you would not think it a small Matter to be damned. This is a Third;
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This Phrase of seeing, is used thus for enjoying, possessing, or having the Presence of a Thing; John 3.3. Except a Man be born again, he can't see the Kingdom of God.
This Phrase of seeing, is used thus for enjoying, possessing, or having the Presence of a Thing; John 3.3. Except a Man be born again, he can't see the Kingdom of God.
therefore it's said verse the 5th, Except a Man be born of Water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God. Deut. 3.25. Moses pray'd that he might see, i. e. enter into and come to possess that good Land. So also, Psal. 36.9. In thy Light we shall see Light, (i. e.) have or enjoy Light. So Luke 17.22.
Therefore it's said verse the 5th, Except a Man be born of Water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God. Deuteronomy 3.25. Moses prayed that he might see, i. e. enter into and come to possess that good Land. So also, Psalm 36.9. In thy Light we shall see Light, (i. e.) have or enjoy Light. So Lycia 17.22.
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Ay but where is it, Sirs, that you have lived? is it not on Earth, that you have lived thus in Pleasure? is it not on Earth, that you are living? it's on Earth, it's on Earth only,
Ay but where is it, Sirs, that you have lived? is it not on Earth, that you have lived thus in Pleasure? is it not on Earth, that you Are living? it's on Earth, it's on Earth only,
How will you live there? will you live in Hell as you have lived on Earth, in Pleasures, in Jollity, in Delicacy? will you take up a sensual Life, a delicate way of living,
How will you live there? will you live in Hell as you have lived on Earth, in Pleasures, in Jollity, in Delicacy? will you take up a sensual Life, a delicate Way of living,
and drinking whole Cups, nay Rivers of the Wine of the Wrath of God Almighty? O those will be no Delicacies then, your Heaven will be past, as Luke 16.25.
and drinking Whole Cups, nay rivers of the Wine of the Wrath of God Almighty? O those will be no Delicacies then, your Heaven will be passed, as Lycia 16.25.
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This Phrase of seeing is used thus, for taking notice of, and care about a Matter; Psal. 66.5. Come and see the Works of God, observe and mark them. So Mat. 22.11. And when the King came in to see the Guests, he saw there a Man which had not on a Wedding-Garment, when he came in to take notice of his Guests. Mat. 27.4. See thou to that, i. e.
This Phrase of seeing is used thus, for taking notice of, and care about a Matter; Psalm 66.5. Come and see the Works of God, observe and mark them. So Mathew 22.11. And when the King Come in to see the Guests, he saw there a Man which had not on a wedding garment, when he Come in to take notice of his Guests. Mathew 27.4. See thou to that, i. e.
So also verse 24. See ye to it. And so here, we look (saith the Apostle) at things not seen, that is, we look at things that are little look'd at in the World, that are out of sight,
So also verse 24. See you to it. And so Here, we look (Says the Apostle) At things not seen, that is, we look At things that Are little looked At in the World, that Are out of sighed,
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among the multitude of Thoughts that are within them and pass through them every Day, there are none of this sort, no serious pondering Thoughts of the things of Death, the things of Judgment, of Heaven, or Hell.
among the multitude of Thoughts that Are within them and pass through them every Day, there Are none of this sort, no serious pondering Thoughts of the things of Death, the things of Judgement, of Heaven, or Hell.
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O, Sirs, how many be there who have gone over twenty, thirty, forty Years, and yet, it may be feared, the Time is yet to come that ever they spent one single Hour, Day or Night, Night or Day, one time or another, in serious Thoughts about unseen things? pray look home, Sirs, to your own selves,
O, Sirs, how many be there who have gone over twenty, thirty, forty years, and yet, it may be feared, the Time is yet to come that ever they spent one single Hour, Day or Night, Night or Day, one time or Another, in serious Thoughts about unseen things? pray look home, Sirs, to your own selves,
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Now the next inquiry may be, what it is to look at unseen things, or what this looking at unseen things (which is the great Concern of Christians) includes and implies.
Now the next inquiry may be, what it is to look At unseen things, or what this looking At unseen things (which is the great Concern of Christians) includes and Implies.
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and deserving to be regarded by us. This Phrase is thus used to denote that which deserves to be regarded and valued; 2 Kings 3.14. And Elisha said, As the Lord of Hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely were it not that I regard the Presence of Jehoshaphat the King of Judah, I would not look towards thee nor see thee;
and deserving to be regarded by us. This Phrase is thus used to denote that which deserves to be regarded and valued; 2 Kings 3.14. And Elisha said, As the Lord of Hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely were it not that I regard the Presence of Jehoshaphat the King of Judah, I would not look towards thee nor see thee;
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And this is one, we must look at unseen things, that is, get, and keep a home, a lively and affecting Impression upon our Hearts, of the Weight and Concernment of unseen things.
And this is one, we must look At unseen things, that is, get, and keep a home, a lively and affecting Impression upon our Hearts, of the Weight and Concernment of unseen things.
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O what a small Pain is this to the Glory to come? Art thou an ungodly profane Creature, O look at unseen things, i. e. get and keep a-foot an abiding affecting Sense of that eternal Glory thou art losing, of that everlasting Punishment thou art in danger to drop into every Day, and every Hour.
Oh what a small Pain is this to the Glory to come? Art thou an ungodly profane Creature, Oh look At unseen things, i. e. get and keep afoot an abiding affecting Sense of that Eternal Glory thou art losing, of that everlasting Punishment thou art in danger to drop into every Day, and every Hour.
And this is our Concern and Duty, it concerns me, and it concerns thee, and every one that's here to day, to reckon of these things as M tters to be minded, and to mind them;
And this is our Concern and Duty, it concerns me, and it concerns thee, and every one that's Here to day, to reckon of these things as M tters to be minded, and to mind them;
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and cast an Eye on them by the by, while thou hast been minding other things? why know this Day, that it is thy Duty to look at them, to look, to fix the Eye of thy Mind and Meditation on them,
and cast an Eye on them by the by, while thou hast been minding other things? why know this Day, that it is thy Duty to look At them, to look, to fix the Eye of thy Mind and Meditation on them,
and our solitary Thoughts, should be meeting at these unseen things, and spending themselves on them, in thinking what a glorious blessed thing it will be to see the unseen things of Heaven,
and our solitary Thoughts, should be meeting At these unseen things, and spending themselves on them, in thinking what a glorious blessed thing it will be to see the unseen things of Heaven,
and what a sad and fearful thing it will be, to see the unseen things of Hell and Damnation, to see the Worm that never dieth, the unquenchable Fire, the Wrath to come.
and what a sad and fearful thing it will be, to see the unseen things of Hell and Damnation, to see the Worm that never Dieth, the unquenchable Fire, the Wrath to come.
the original word NONLATINALPHABET here used, signifies such a looking as a Watchman useth that stands on a Tower to descry Enemies and Dangers and marks every Corner diligently;
the original word Here used, signifies such a looking as a Watchman uses that Stands on a Tower to descry Enemies and Dangers and marks every Corner diligently;
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I say, it has concerned you to make these your Business, these, these things should have been your Matters, your Marks, your Aims, Sirs, viz. (1.) How you might get into a readiness to see unseen Death. (2.) How you might escape the things that are coming on this World,
I say, it has concerned you to make these your Business, these, these things should have been your Matters, your Marks, your Aims, Sirs, viz. (1.) How you might get into a readiness to see unseen Death. (2.) How you might escape the things that Are coming on this World,
and stand before the Son of Man at his coming. (3.) How you might avoid the seeing of the unseen things of Hell, the bottomless Pit, the Wine-press of the Wrath of God, the Darkness, Chains and Prison of the Damned.
and stand before the Son of Man At his coming. (3.) How you might avoid the seeing of the unseen things of Hell, the bottomless Pit, the Winepress of the Wrath of God, the Darkness, Chains and Prison of the Damned.
4. It implies vigorous Prosecution or earnest Endeavour, that we should pursue them with all care and diligence. Isa. 56.11. it's said of the blind and greedy Watchmen, They all look to their own way, every one for his Gain from his Quarter, i. e.
4. It Implies vigorous Prosecution or earnest Endeavour, that we should pursue them with all care and diligence. Isaiah 56.11. it's said of the blind and greedy Watchmen, They all look to their own Way, every one for his Gain from his Quarter, i. e.
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So here to look at things not seen, is to pursue them as our great business in the World. As Paul, Phil. 3.14. I press toward the Mark, for the Prize of the High-calling of God in Christ Jesus;
So Here to look At things not seen, is to pursue them as our great business in the World. As Paul, Philip 3.14. I press towards the Mark, for the Prize of the High-calling of God in christ jesus;
Thus I say, and on this fashion we should look at things not seen, as those that are travelling or running towards them by earnest Endeavour, in a diligent Use of all Means and Ways leading unto them.
Thus I say, and on this fashion we should look At things not seen, as those that Are traveling or running towards them by earnest Endeavour, in a diligent Use of all Means and Ways leading unto them.
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but unseen and Eternal things, are the things we are looking at, i. e. that we are waiting for, that we are in expectation of, that we are tarrying for;
but unseen and Eternal things, Are the things we Are looking At, i. e. that we Are waiting for, that we Are in expectation of, that we Are tarrying for;
but, Sirs, our looking should be over, beyond, past all that is seen, to that that is not seen. 1 Cor. 1.7. Waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Phil. 3.20. We look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Pet. 3.12. Looking for the coming of the day of God.
but, Sirs, our looking should be over, beyond, passed all that is seen, to that that is not seen. 1 Cor. 1.7. Waiting for the coming of our Lord jesus christ. Philip 3.20. We look for the Saviour, the Lord jesus christ. 2 Pet. 3.12. Looking for the coming of the day of God.
you see what looking at unseen things imports, it carries these things in it. (1.) A valuing of. (2.) Thinking on. (3.) Aiming at. (4.) Seeking for. (5.) Expecting of things not seen.
you see what looking At unseen things imports, it carries these things in it. (1.) A valuing of. (2.) Thinking on. (3.) Aiming At. (4.) Seeking for. (5.) Expecting of things not seen.
Fifthly, Why is it the Part and Duty of Christians to look at unseen things? You have seen, (1.) That there are unseen things; (2.) What these are; (3.) How unseen; (4.) What Looking imports.
Fifthly, Why is it the Part and Duty of Christians to look At unseen things? You have seen, (1.) That there Are unseen things; (2.) What these Are; (3.) How unseen; (4.) What Looking imports.
because you see them and converse with them every Day? Why I tell you, it's not more sure that there is a Sun an Earth, a Man or Woman besides your selves,
Because you see them and converse with them every Day? Why I tell you, it's not more sure that there is a Sun an Earth, a Man or Woman beside your selves,
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I have before hinted at many things of Heaven, and many things of Hell that are unseen, that there is a Paradise, House, City, Crown, Kingdom, reserved for Saints in Heaven;
I have before hinted At many things of Heaven, and many things of Hell that Are unseen, that there is a Paradise, House, city, Crown, Kingdom, reserved for Saints in Heaven;
and then what shall we do when they are unquestionable, what shall we do, I say? dost thou believe (Soul) that these unseen things are certain, are unquestionable? and dost thou not think it concerns thee to look at them? how can it be but thou must think so? Think on this, unseen things are sure things, all that I have been telling thee of is sure, see thou to it.
and then what shall we do when they Are unquestionable, what shall we do, I say? dost thou believe (Soul) that these unseen things Are certain, Are unquestionable? and dost thou not think it concerns thee to look At them? how can it be but thou must think so? Think on this, unseen things Are sure things, all that I have been telling thee of is sure, see thou to it.
yea the greatest things and of greatest Concernment to us: this may be another Reason. Sirs, unseen things are not only sure, but they are also very great things;
yea the greatest things and of greatest Concernment to us: this may be Another Reason. Sirs, unseen things Are not only sure, but they Are also very great things;
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This you may see sufficiently from what is gone before. (1.) The Day of Judgment will be a great Day. Acts 2.20. The Sun shall be turned into Darkness, and the Moon into Blood, before that great and notable Day of the Lord come.
This you may see sufficiently from what is gone before. (1.) The Day of Judgement will be a great Day. Acts 2.20. The Sun shall be turned into Darkness, and the Moon into Blood, before that great and notable Day of the Lord come.
O it will be such a Sight as this World never saw, to see Christ riding through the Clouds on his Chariot of Glory, to see the thousands, ten thousands of Angels,
Oh it will be such a Sighed as this World never saw, to see christ riding through the Clouds on his Chariot of Glory, to see the thousands, ten thousands of Angels,
to see God, and to see his Face, and to see him Face to Face, will be another manner of sight than any of the things that are now seen. (3) The things of Hell are great things:
to see God, and to see his Face, and to see him Face to Face, will be Another manner of sighed than any of the things that Are now seen. (3) The things of Hell Are great things:
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ad illud coelum coeli etiam terrae nostrae coelum terra est. The Apostle, Col. 1.16. having divided all things into visible and invisible, does again divide things invisible, the things of Heaven, into Thrones, Dominions, Principalities, Powers:
ad illud coelum coeli etiam terrae Nostrae coelum terra est. The Apostle, Col. 1.16. having divided all things into visible and invisible, does again divide things invisible, the things of Heaven, into Thrones, Dominions, Principalities, Powers:
mark here, he subdivides the Invisibilia, quae etiam exornat (as Beza in locum) iis nominibus quibus summa quae { que } inter homines significantur. And 1 Cor. 2.9. Eye hath not seen, nor Ear heard, neither have entred into the Heart of Man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
mark Here, he subdivides the Invisibilia, Quae etiam exornat (as Beza in locum) iis nominibus quibus summa Quae { que } inter homines significantur. And 1 Cor. 2.9. Eye hath not seen, nor Ear herd, neither have entered into the Heart of Man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
this one word Hell or Damnation, Sirs, comprehendeth greater and more dreadful things in it, than all the amazing things that were e'r seen in this World.
this one word Hell or Damnation, Sirs, comprehendeth greater and more dreadful things in it, than all the amazing things that were Ever seen in this World.
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but then when she saw, she was forced to confess that the one half was not told her, 1 Kings 10.6, 7. Why thus the Ambassadors of Christ tell us much of Death,
but then when she saw, she was forced to confess that the one half was not told her, 1 Kings 10.6, 7. Why thus the ambassadors of christ tell us much of Death,
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But alas, when we come, and our Eyes have seen them, we shall cry out, O the one half, the thousandth part was never reported to us of that we now see;
But alas, when we come, and our Eyes have seen them, we shall cry out, Oh the one half, the thousandth part was never reported to us of that we now see;
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(1.) Death is inevitable. Psal. 89.48. What Man is he that liveth and shall not see Death? shall he deliver his Soul from the Hand of the Grave? What Man? no Man. Psal. 49.6. They that trust in their Wealth, and boast themselves in the Multitude of their Riches:
(1.) Death is inevitable. Psalm 89.48. What Man is he that lives and shall not see Death? shall he deliver his Soul from the Hand of the Grave? What Man? no Man. Psalm 49.6. They that trust in their Wealth, and boast themselves in the Multitude of their Riches:
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(2.) As it is appointed for all Men once to die, so for them after Death to go to Judgment, Heb. 9.27. (1.) The particular Judgment of every Man immediately after Death. (2.) The general Judgment of all Men at the great Day;
(2.) As it is appointed for all Men once to die, so for them After Death to go to Judgement, Hebrew 9.27. (1.) The particular Judgement of every Man immediately After Death. (2.) The general Judgement of all Men At the great Day;
and as there is no way to avoid the seeing of Death, and Judgment after Death, no more (3) Is there any way to miss seeing Heaven or Hell, after Death and Judgment.
and as there is no Way to avoid the seeing of Death, and Judgement After Death, no more (3) Is there any Way to miss seeing Heaven or Hell, After Death and Judgement.
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Of all that are gone before us, from the beginning of the World to this Day thorow so many Generations, there is not one that hath not seen what we see not, that is not seeing Salvation or Damnation this Day;
Of all that Are gone before us, from the beginning of the World to this Day thorough so many Generations, there is not one that hath not seen what we see not, that is not seeing Salvation or Damnation this Day;
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and many have escaped the seeing of that which they have been unwilling to see, and that would have been unwelcome to them, as in 2 Kings 22.20. Good Josiah was taken away from seeing the Evil that God would bring upon Jerusalem. But here is, Sirs, no uncertainty in this Case;
and many have escaped the seeing of that which they have been unwilling to see, and that would have been unwelcome to them, as in 2 Kings 22.20. Good Josiah was taken away from seeing the Evil that God would bring upon Jerusalem. But Here is, Sirs, no uncertainty in this Case;
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and keep them ever in our Eye? And how sadly do many miscarry in this Matter, who only carry those things in their Eye, that may and often do never come,
and keep them ever in our Eye? And how sadly do many miscarry in this Matter, who only carry those things in their Eye, that may and often do never come,
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suppose some great Matter i'th' World of much Concernment to you, tending to your making or undoing while you live, were now coming upon you, would you not look upon your selves as concerned to look at it? no question but you would.
suppose Some great Matter In the World of much Concernment to you, tending to your making or undoing while you live, were now coming upon you, would you not look upon your selves as concerned to look At it? no question but you would.
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and O how soon will this be here? Is there any more than a few Days, a Hand's breadth of Time, a Wind, a Breath, a Vapor, between any of us and this? why verily there is no more. Job 14.1. Man that is born of a Woman is but of few Days. Psal 39.5. Behold, thou hast made my Days as a Hand's breadth, and mine Age is as nothing before thee;
and Oh how soon will this be Here? Is there any more than a few Days, a Hand's breadth of Time, a Wind, a Breath, a Vapor, between any of us and this? why verily there is no more. Job 14.1. Man that is born of a Woman is but of few Days. Psalm 39.5. Behold, thou hast made my Days as a Hand's breadth, and mine Age is as nothing before thee;
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ver•ly every Man at his best State is Vanity. Job 7.7. O remember that my Life is Wind. Isa. 2.22. Cease from Man whose Breath is in his Nostrils. James 4.14.
ver•ly every Man At his best State is Vanity. Job 7.7. Oh Remember that my Life is Wind. Isaiah 2.22. Cease from Man whose Breath is in his Nostrils. James 4.14.
shall we not then take them into our Eye, and mind them? O if we would but weigh the Certainty, the Concernment and Propinquity of these things not seen,
shall we not then take them into our Eye, and mind them? O if we would but weigh the Certainty, the Concernment and Propinquity of these things not seen,
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5. Unseen things are eternal. (1.) They are certain. (2.) They are momentous. (3.) They are unavoidable. (4.) They are near, and they are also eternal and unchangable,
5. Unseen things Are Eternal. (1.) They Are certain. (2.) They Are momentous. (3.) They Are unavoidable. (4.) They Are near, and they Are also Eternal and unchangeable,
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Thus seen things, whatever they are, are but for a season, for a time, for a while; as Job 11.16. Because thou shalt forget thy Misery, and remember it as the Waters that pass away, i. e.
Thus seen things, whatever they Are, Are but for a season, for a time, for a while; as Job 11.16. Because thou shalt forget thy Misery, and Remember it as the Waters that pass away, i. e.
2. Salvation, and this Salvation is eternal; Heb. 5.9. And being made perfect, he became the Author of eternal Salvation unto all them that obey him.
2. Salvation, and this Salvation is Eternal; Hebrew 5.9. And being made perfect, he became the Author of Eternal Salvation unto all them that obey him.
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5. A Kingdom, and this Kingdom is eternal; 2 Pet. 1.11. For an Entrance shall be administred to you abundantly, into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
5. A Kingdom, and this Kingdom is Eternal; 2 Pet. 1.11. For an Entrance shall be administered to you abundantly, into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ.
6. Glory, and this Glory is eternal; 2 Cor. 4.17. For our light Affliction which is but for a Moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal Weight of Glory.
6. Glory, and this Glory is Eternal; 2 Cor. 4.17. For 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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as the Smoke of a great Furnace. 2dly. Damnation, and this Damnation is eternal; Mark 3.29. But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, hath never Forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal Damnation. 3dly. Destruction, and this Destruction is eternal; 2 Thess. 1.9. Who shall be punished with everlasting Destruction from the Presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power. 4thly. Darkness, and this Darkness is eternal; Jude 1•. To whom is reserved the Blackness of Darkness for ever. 5thly. A Worm, and this Worm is eternal; Mark 9.44. Where the Worm dieth not. 6thly. Fire, and this Fire is eternal; Mat. 25.41. Depart from me ye Cursed into everlasting Fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels.
as the Smoke of a great Furnace. 2dly. Damnation, and this Damnation is Eternal; Mark 3.29. But he that shall Blaspheme against the Holy Ghost, hath never Forgiveness, but is in danger of Eternal Damnation. 3dly. Destruction, and this Destruction is Eternal; 2 Thess 1.9. Who shall be punished with everlasting Destruction from the Presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power. 4thly. Darkness, and this Darkness is Eternal; U^de 1•. To whom is reserved the Blackness of Darkness for ever. 5thly. A Worm, and this Worm is Eternal; Mark 9.44. Where the Worm Dieth not. 6thly. Fire, and this Fire is Eternal; Mathew 25.41. Depart from me you Cursed into everlasting Fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels.
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Well thus Sirs, you see the Difference between things seen and unseen. (1.) Seen things are in continual Motion, unseen things are immovable. (2.) Seen things pass away as Waters swiftly, unseen things stand still as Weks through all Generations. (3.) The things we see here in this World, we see them but for Hours, Days, Weeks,
Well thus Sirs, you see the Difference between things seen and unseen. (1.) Seen things Are in continual Motion, unseen things Are immovable. (2.) Seen things pass away as Waters swiftly, unseen things stand still as Weks through all Generations. (3.) The things we see Here in this World, we see them but for Hours, Days, Weeks,
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but of endless and everlasting Duration? O then what will we mind or matter? O Sirs, their Eternity, their Eternity, Eternity makes them things to be look'd at before all temporal Matters:
but of endless and everlasting Duration? O then what will we mind or matter? O Sirs, their Eternity, their Eternity, Eternity makes them things to be looked At before all temporal Matters:
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And therefore upon all these Accounts it cannot but appear to us as a Matter of very near and great Concernment to our selves, to look at unseen things,
And Therefore upon all these Accounts it cannot but appear to us as a Matter of very near and great Concernment to our selves, to look At unseen things,
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one is doing this, another is doing that, and every Body upon the Matter is taken up with something or other, of the things which are seen; yet, alas Sirs!
one is doing this, Another is doing that, and every Body upon the Matter is taken up with something or other, of the things which Are seen; yet, alas Sirs!
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and most taken up with, amongst things which are seen, this is not thy Matter, this is not thy Business, this is not thy Great Concern, thou hast a greater Matter, a greater Concernment than this to mind and tend, viz. thy future unseen eternal Estate.
and most taken up with, among things which Are seen, this is not thy Matter, this is not thy Business, this is not thy Great Concern, thou hast a greater Matter, a greater Concernment than this to mind and tend, viz. thy future unseen Eternal Estate.
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and O that you would take it into your Thoughts, and say to your selves, where are we, what are we doing? what is this we are busying our selves about? are we not out,
and Oh that you would take it into your Thoughts, and say to your selves, where Are we, what Are we doing? what is this we Are busying our selves about? Are we not out,
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but where we shall take up our Lodging, and make our Abode when we are come to unseen things. 2. Nor how we are accommodated with Lands, Meat, Drink, Clothes, Money and other Conveniencies now while seen things are present,
but where we shall take up our Lodging, and make our Abided when we Are come to unseen things. 2. Nor how we Are accommodated with Lands, Meat, Drink, Clothes, Money and other Conveniences now while seen things Are present,
but how we shall be accommodated, what shall be our Portion, and where our Lines shall fall when we go to enter on and begin with things not seen, that we shall never end with. 3. Nor who are our Neighbours, our Friends and Relations, that we are now living and sojourning among, conversing and companying with,
but how we shall be accommodated, what shall be our Portion, and where our Lines shall fallen when we go to enter on and begin with things not seen, that we shall never end with. 3. Nor who Are our Neighbours, our Friends and Relations, that we Are now living and sojourning among, conversing and companying with,
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our main Matters lie in Matters that are beyond all that our Eyes see under the Sun. Alas, Sirs, it's a common thing with many to say, upon meeting with some smarting Cross,
our main Matters lie in Matters that Are beyond all that our Eyes see under the Sun. Alas, Sirs, it's a Common thing with many to say, upon meeting with Some smarting Cross,
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2. We may hence see that we have been and are a great way out of the way of our Duty many of us, it has been our Duty to be much in looking at unseen things.
2. We may hence see that we have been and Are a great Way out of the Way of our Duty many of us, it has been our Duty to be much in looking At unseen things.
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O but, Sirs, have we not been little in our lookings this way, and to these things? Pray, Sirs, look a little back and take a serious review of what is past,
O but, Sirs, have we not been little in our lookings this Way, and to these things? prey, Sirs, look a little back and take a serious review of what is past,
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and what you have been eying and minding all along, and then tell me if among the many things that you have look'd at, these unseen things have not had the least room in your Eye;
and what you have been Eyeing and minding all along, and then tell me if among the many things that you have looked At, these unseen things have not had the least room in your Eye;
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and then I fear there will be but few, very few, exceeding few (if they'l deal truly) who must not confess that they have been very guilty in this particular.
and then I Fear there will be but few, very few, exceeding few (if They'll deal truly) who must not confess that they have been very guilty in this particular.
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Alas, Sirs, not only our Rabble of profane and dissolute Persons, or our Crouds and Companies of mere Worldlings have been Strangers to the Practice of this Duty;
Alas, Sirs, not only our Rabble of profane and dissolute Persons, or our Crouds and Companies of mere Worldlings have been Strangers to the Practice of this Duty;
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O who almost, (1.) Puts a Price on these? (2.) Who carries them in his Thoughts? (3.) Who set them before them as their Mark and Aim? (4.) Who goes after them? Or (5.) Who is waiting with an earnest expectation for them? Alas, seen things stand between us and unseen things;
O who almost, (1.) Puts a Price on these? (2.) Who carries them in his Thoughts? (3.) Who Set them before them as their Mark and Aim? (4.) Who Goes After them? Or (5.) Who is waiting with an earnest expectation for them? Alas, seen things stand between us and unseen things;
Alas, Sirs, do we not Dine and Sup at our accustomed Times, go to Bed and rise at our Hours, Converse and Commune one with another as we were wont, Trade,
Alas, Sirs, do we not Dine and Sup At our accustomed Times, go to Bed and rise At our Hours, Converse and Commune one with Another as we were wont, Trade,
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but among all suffer Death to creep on us, Judgment to come towards us, and another World approach and hasten every Day, without taking them at all into our Eye,
but among all suffer Death to creep on us, Judgement to come towards us, and Another World approach and hasten every Day, without taking them At all into our Eye,
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for where are the Men, the Women, the Christians, the Professors Young or Old, in one Condition or another, that can say, we look not at the things which are seen,
for where Are the Men, the Women, the Christians, the Professors Young or Old, in one Condition or Another, that can say, we look not At the things which Are seen,
Ver. 10. Is there any thing whereof it may be said, see, this is new? and then constantly affirms that it hath been in former time, it hath been already of old Time, which was before us, and only seems new to us because length of Time,
Ver. 10. Is there any thing whereof it may be said, see, this is new? and then constantly affirms that it hath been in former time, it hath been already of old Time, which was before us, and only seems new to us Because length of Time,
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and shortness of Life have put it out of our remembrance, as they will also do things that now are out of the remembrance of those that are to come after: Ver. 11. There is no remembrance of former things;
and shortness of Life have put it out of our remembrance, as they will also do things that now Are out of the remembrance of those that Are to come After: Ver. 11. There is no remembrance of former things;
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remember it you that fear God, and let it encourage you, you shall see other things than you are seeing now from Day to Day in this Life. (1.) Are you seeing Creatures below your selves? you shall see your and their Creator in his Glory and Majesty. (2.) Are you seeing Men made in your own Form and Likeness, compassed about with Infirmities, Corruptions, Temptations? you shall see the Holy Angels,
Remember it you that Fear God, and let it encourage you, you shall see other things than you Are seeing now from Day to Day in this Life. (1.) are you seeing Creatures below your selves? you shall see your and their Creator in his Glory and Majesty. (2.) are you seeing Men made in your own From and Likeness, compassed about with Infirmities, Corruptions, Temptations? you shall see the Holy Angels,
and Reproach, and Contempt? you shall see Glory, and Honour, and receive a Crown of Glory that fadeth not away. (5.) Are you seeing Want, meeting with Poverty, Necessities,
and Reproach, and Contempt? you shall see Glory, and Honour, and receive a Crown of Glory that fades not away. (5.) are you seeing Want, meeting with Poverty, Necessities,
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and Straits? you shall see endless Fulness, a blessed Countrey, where you shall never see Want of any thing again for ever. (6.) Are you seeing Labours and Travel? you shall see everlasting Rest. O, Sirs, you that are going for Heaven, have that to see that will make amends for all the Evil and Trouble you are now seeing:
and Straits? you shall see endless Fullness, a blessed Country, where you shall never see Want of any thing again for ever. (6.) are you seeing Labours and Travel? you shall see everlasting Rest. O, Sirs, you that Are going for Heaven, have that to see that will make amends for all the Evil and Trouble you Are now seeing:
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I pray think of it, you know the King of Babylon, when he was seeing the Pomp and Glory of his Royal Feast, had something that he never thought of coming into his sight, which put him under a great Consternation;
I pray think of it, you know the King of Babylon, when he was seeing the Pomp and Glory of his Royal Feast, had something that he never Thought of coming into his sighed, which put him under a great Consternation;
Dan. 5.5, 6. In the same Hour came forth Fingers of a Man's Hand, and wrote over against the Candlestick, upon the Plaister of the Wall of the King's Palace;
Dan. 5.5, 6. In the same Hour Come forth Fingers of a Man's Hand, and wrote over against the Candlestick, upon the Plaster of the Wall of the King's Palace;
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Lords and Ladies, Crowns and Kingdoms could not relieve him; but his Countenance changed, his Joints loosened, and his Knees smote one against another.
lords and Ladies, Crowns and Kingdoms could not relieve him; but his Countenance changed, his Joints loosened, and his Knees smote one against Another.
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O then how will it be with you, when you have the bottomless Pit, and all the tremendous things therein coming into your sight? Well, Sirs, this is another thing you may learn hence;
Oh then how will it be with you, when you have the bottomless Pit, and all the tremendous things therein coming into your sighed? Well, Sirs, this is Another thing you may Learn hence;
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Now if thou be one of them, I would tell thee, and pray thee consider it, that this Course is a 1. Brutish, 2. Paganish, 3. Faithless, 4. Foolish, 5. Ruining, Course.
Now if thou be one of them, I would tell thee, and pray thee Consider it, that this Course is a 1. Brutish, 2. Paganish, 3. Faithless, 4. Foolish, 5. Ruining, Course.
when God hath by giving it to thee, distinguish'd thee from them in thy Being? Psal. 8.6. Thou madest him have Dominion over the Works of thy Hands, thou hast put all things under his Feet.
when God hath by giving it to thee, distinguished thee from them in thy Being? Psalm 8.6. Thou Madest him have Dominion over the Works of thy Hands, thou hast put all things under his Feet.
if thou wert a very Pagan, one of the worst of the Heathens, and among a Nation of Barbarians, thou couldst but do on this Fashion. Mat. 6.32. For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:
if thou Wertenberg a very Pagan, one of the worst of the heathens, and among a nation of Barbarians, thou Couldst but do on this Fashion. Mathew 6.32. For After all these things do the Gentiles seek:
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and shall there be no Difference? Shall Christians who differ so far from Pagans in Profession, agree with them in Practice? Shall Christians now justify Heathens, and Heathens hereafter condemn Christians? How great will that Condemnation be? O think of this you that never look further than you can see with Eyes of Flesh;
and shall there be no Difference? Shall Christians who differ so Far from Pagans in Profession, agree with them in Practice? Shall Christians now justify heathens, and heathens hereafter condemn Christians? How great will that Condemnation be? O think of this you that never look further than you can see with Eyes of Flesh;
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what a foul and gross thing is it, that you who have the Gospel, the lively Oracles of the living God, plain, open, Noon-day Discoveries of unseen things, of unseen things that are so great,
what a foul and gross thing is it, that you who have the Gospel, the lively Oracles of the living God, plain, open, Noonday Discoveries of unseen things, of unseen things that Are so great,
but pray, Sirs, what have you Faith for, or what use make you of it? Is not Faith the Evidence of things not seen? Doth it not lead to look at things not seen? Why, verily this is the Work of Faith, the Office of Faith:
but pray, Sirs, what have you Faith for, or what use make you of it? Is not Faith the Evidence of things not seen? Does it not led to look At things not seen? Why, verily this is the Work of Faith, the Office of Faith:
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and therefore while you only look thus at things seen, and make them your Matters and Marks, you do proclaim your selves to be Men and Women void of Faith.
and Therefore while you only look thus At things seen, and make them your Matters and Marks, you do proclaim your selves to be Men and Women void of Faith.
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and wilt thou set thine Heart on that he sets his Feet on? What is Folly if this be not, to neglect looking after a Place before the Throne of God, only to gather up and fill thy Bosom with some Chips of his Footstool,
and wilt thou Set thine Heart on that he sets his Feet on? What is Folly if this be not, to neglect looking After a Place before the Throne of God, only to gather up and fill thy Bosom with Some Chips of his Footstool,
when and while thou hast as fair an Opportunity for that as for this? None but Children and Fools would take up with painted Pebbles when they have pure Gold before them.
when and while thou hast as fair an Opportunity for that as for this? None but Children and Fools would take up with painted Pebbles when they have pure Gold before them.
What are they that chuse to lie at the Footstool, when there is open way of ascending before the Throne? 2dly. This World is the Walk of the Devils, where God permits the Devil to have his Rounds from one Generation to another; Job 1.7.
What Are they that choose to lie At the Footstool, when there is open Way of ascending before the Throne? 2dly. This World is the Walk of the Devils, where God permits the devil to have his Rounds from one Generation to Another; Job 1.7.
This is Satan's Walk, and here he walks not as an idle Spectator, but as a busy Tempter and Destroyer, making it his continual Business to seduce, blind, harden, ensnare Men,
This is Satan's Walk, and Here he walks not as an idle Spectator, but as a busy Tempter and Destroyer, making it his continual Business to seduce, blind, harden, ensnare Men,
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So went Satan forth from the Presence of the Lord, and smote Job with sore Boils, from the sole of his Foot unto his Crown, &c. 3dly. Seen things are the World's Portion, the Crust that God casts out to Dogs, as Luther said of the Turkish Empire. Job 9.24. The Earth is given into the Hand of the Wicked:
So went Satan forth from the Presence of the Lord, and smote Job with soar Boils, from the sole of his Foot unto his Crown, etc. 3dly. Seen things Are the World's Portion, the Crust that God Cast out to Dogs, as Luther said of the Turkish Empire. Job 9.24. The Earth is given into the Hand of the Wicked:
what canst thou name of the things here, that Wicked Men of the World have not had? The Apostle reduceth the things that are in the World, that are seen, to three Heads, 1 John 2.16. The Lust of the Flesh, the Lust of the Eyes, and the Pride of Life; i. e. Pleasures, Possessions, Honours:
what Canst thou name of the things Here, that Wicked Men of the World have not had? The Apostle reduceth the things that Are in the World, that Are seen, to three Heads, 1 John 2.16. The Lust of the Flesh, the Lust of the Eyes, and the Pride of Life; i. e. Pleasures, Possessions, Honours:
Now all these are the World's Portion, and Wicked Men have had a Fulness of them. (1.) Pleasures; James 5.5. Ye have lived in Pleasure on the Earth, says the Apostle, speaking to wicked Men. (2.) Possessions; Job 21.13. They spend their Days in Wealth. Psal. 73.7. Their Eyes stand out with Fatness, they have more than Heart could wish. (3.) Preferments; Dan. 4.17.
Now all these Are the World's Portion, and Wicked Men have had a Fullness of them. (1.) Pleasures; James 5.5. You have lived in Pleasure on the Earth, Says the Apostle, speaking to wicked Men. (2.) Possessions; Job 21.13. They spend their Days in Wealth. Psalm 73.7. Their Eyes stand out with Fatness, they have more than Heart could wish. (3.) Preferments; Dan. 4.17.
and things that many have who must never come to Heaven. (1.) Is it a fine House that thy Eye is on? many a one has dwelt in a fine House, who is now dwelling in Darkness. (2.) Is it fine Clothes thou lookst at,
and things that many have who must never come to Heaven. (1.) Is it a fine House that thy Eye is on? many a one has dwelled in a fine House, who is now Dwelling in Darkness. (2.) Is it fine Clothes thou Lookest At,
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and decked with all manner of Ornaments, are now swimming naked in Rivers or Fire and Brimstone. (3.) Is it great Possessions thou art looking at, Houses, Lands, Treasures? why many a one hath laid House to House,
and decked with all manner of Ornament, Are now swimming naked in rivers or Fire and Brimstone. (3.) Is it great Possessions thou art looking At, Houses, Lands, Treasures? why many a one hath laid House to House,
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Now is it not a foolish Course to look only at, and keep an Eye on that which is no better than the Portion of the World, of the Men that must never come to Heaven? What thinkst thou of it? art thou doing wisely,
Now is it not a foolish Course to look only At, and keep an Eye on that which is no better than the Portion of the World, of the Men that must never come to Heaven? What Thinkest thou of it? art thou doing wisely,
and with this it comes accompanied to their Door. (1.) Their Treasures carry a secret Curse in them. (2.) Their Possessions have a Curse resting on them. Prov. 3.33. The Curse of the Lord is in the House of the Wicked.
and with this it comes accompanied to their Door. (1.) Their Treasures carry a secret Curse in them. (2.) Their Possessions have a Curse resting on them. Curae 3.33. The Curse of the Lord is in the House of the Wicked.
all these things that are now seen, are things that must all be burnt up before our Eyes. 2 Pet. 3.7. The Heavens and the Earth which are now, are reserved unto Fire against the Day of Judgment.
all these things that Are now seen, Are things that must all be burned up before our Eyes. 2 Pet. 3.7. The Heavens and the Earth which Are now, Are reserved unto Fire against the Day of Judgement.
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a Fire is coming upon all the Habitations of the World, nothing shall be left, nothing saved, not a penny of thy Money, not a Stick or Stone of thy House, not a Foot of thy Land.
a Fire is coming upon all the Habitations of the World, nothing shall be left, nothing saved, not a penny of thy Money, not a Stick or Stone of thy House, not a Foot of thy Land.
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this Course is a foolish Course, for all these seen things are but the Footstool of God, the Devils Walk, the World's Portion, the Subject of God's Curse, Fuel for the Fire at Doomsday;
this Course is a foolish Course, for all these seen things Are but the Footstool of God, the Devils Walk, the World's Portion, the Subject of God's Curse, Fuel for the Fire At Doomsday;
and is it not a very poor sorry Business, for Men and Women then to look no further than these, no further than the Footstool? O that Men should so far lose themselves, is both sad and strange!
and is it not a very poor sorry Business, for Men and Women then to look no further than these, no further than the Footstool? O that Men should so Far loose themselves, is both sad and strange!
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Will you continue in such a Course? will you follow Pagans and Brutes? will you live as Men without Faith and without Knowledg? O learn this Lesson, this Duty, to look not at the things which are seen,
Will you continue in such a Course? will you follow Pagans and Brutus's? will you live as Men without Faith and without Knowledge? O Learn this lesson, this Duty, to look not At the things which Are seen,
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Secondly, Those are to be reproved by this Doctrine, who live as if there were no unseen things, no Judgment to come, no Heaven, no Hell, nothing but what is seen, and what is present.
Secondly, Those Are to be reproved by this Doctrine, who live as if there were no unseen things, no Judgement to come, no Heaven, no Hell, nothing but what is seen, and what is present.
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that there is any such thing as a Judgment to come, or a Hell that the Wicked are to be turned into? I say, what do you think? Are there any unseen things,
that there is any such thing as a Judgement to come, or a Hell that the Wicked Are to be turned into? I say, what do you think? are there any unseen things,
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then how can you, dare you live on such a fashion? Do you believe that the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from Heaven, with his mighty Angels, in flaming Fire, taking Vengeance on them that know not God,
then how can you, Dare you live on such a fashion? Do you believe that the Lord jesus shall be revealed from Heaven, with his mighty Angels, in flaming Fire, taking Vengeance on them that know not God,
who shall be punished with everlasting Destruction from the Presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power? as you have it 2 Thess. 1.7, 8, 9. Do you believe that the Kings of the Earth,
who shall be punished with everlasting Destruction from the Presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power? as you have it 2 Thess 1.7, 8, 9. Do you believe that the Kings of the Earth,
For the great Day of his Wrath is come, and who shall be able to stand? Rev. 6.15, 16, 17. Do you believe that the Ʋnrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? nor Fornicators,
For the great Day of his Wrath is come, and who shall be able to stand? Rev. 6.15, 16, 17. Do you believe that the Ʋnrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? nor Fornicators,
nor Drunkards, nor Revilers, nor Extortioners, shall inherit the Kingdom of God? 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. Do you believe that the Fearful, Ʋnbelieving and Abominable,
nor Drunkards, nor Revilers, nor Extortioners, shall inherit the Kingdom of God? 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. Do you believe that the Fearful, Ʋnbelieving and Abominable,
and Murderers, and Whoremongers, and Sorcerers, and Idolaters, and all Liars, shall have their part in the Lake which burneth with Fire and Brimstone? Rev. 21.8.
and Murderers, and Whoremongers, and Sorcerers, and Idolaters, and all Liars, shall have their part in the Lake which burns with Fire and Brimstone? Rev. 21.8.
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Why then you must believe also, Sirs, that you are by these your doings, undoing your selves, damning your selves, sinking your selves to Hell for ever.
Why then you must believe also, Sirs, that you Are by these your doings, undoing your selves, damning your selves, sinking your selves to Hell for ever.
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and it's but a while and you will all be convinced, (and that beyond any possibility of ever making a question of it again to Eternity) that Death is not the End of all things with you, that all's not done when the Body falls into the Dust,
and it's but a while and you will all be convinced, (and that beyond any possibility of ever making a question of it again to Eternity) that Death is not the End of all things with you, that all's not done when the Body falls into the Dust,
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Thirdly, IT may reprove Christians, those that have made Religion their Business more than others, that they have not made this their Business more, been no more careful,
Thirdly, IT may reprove Christians, those that have made Religion their Business more than Others, that they have not made this their Business more, been no more careful,
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(1.) In looking at unseen things; (2.) In aiming at; (3.) In seeking of; (4.) In following after; (5.) In clearing their Title to the unseen things of Heaven and Glory.
(1.) In looking At unseen things; (2.) In aiming At; (3.) In seeking of; (4.) In following After; (5.) In clearing their Title to the unseen things of Heaven and Glory.
As soon as ever you are passed into another World, The former things are passed away, Rev. 21.4. i. e. all the things that are present, both good and bad:
As soon as ever you Are passed into Another World, The former things Are passed away, Rev. 21.4. i. e. all the things that Are present, both good and bad:
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It's a Country (as the Martyr said) where Money bears no mastery, where that that goes here for Hundreds and Thousands, will not go for Pence and Farthings.
It's a Country (as the Martyr said) where Money bears no mastery, where that that Goes Here for Hundreds and Thousands, will not go for Pence and Farthings.
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(2.) And if you weigh against them Honours, and Powers, and Greatness, why as little is there in them to bear any proportion with the things of Heaven;
(2.) And if you weigh against them Honours, and Powers, and Greatness, why as little is there in them to bear any proportion with the things of Heaven;
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add these to the former, and put both together ( viz. all the Treasures, and all the Crowns and Kingdoms under Heaven) in the Ballance with the Crown and Kingdom of Heaven,
add these to the former, and put both together (viz. all the Treasures, and all the Crowns and Kingdoms under Heaven) in the Balance with the Crown and Kingdom of Heaven,
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unseen things are the best things, there is no worth in Riches to the Riches of Glory, there is no weight in Crowns to the Crown of Glory, there is no sweetness in Pleasures to the Pleasures, the Rivers of Pleasures at God's right Hand.
unseen things Are the best things, there is no worth in Riches to the Riches of Glory, there is no weight in Crowns to the Crown of Glory, there is no sweetness in Pleasures to the Pleasures, the rivers of Pleasures At God's right Hand.
The Holy Ghost speaking of seen things, useth most diminishing Terms, he calls Wealth thick Clay, Hab. 2.6. Wo to him that ladeth himself with thick Clay.
The Holy Ghost speaking of seen things, uses most diminishing Terms, he calls Wealth thick Clay, Hab. 2.6. Woe to him that ladeth himself with thick Clay.
The Dust of the Earth, Amos 2.7. They pant after the Dust of the Earth. Wind, Eccles. 5.16. What Profit hath he that hath laboured for the Wind? Grass, and the Flower of the Grass, James 1.11.
The Dust of the Earth, Amos 2.7. They pant After the Dust of the Earth. Wind, Eccles. 5.16. What Profit hath he that hath laboured for the Wind? Grass, and the Flower of the Grass, James 1.11.
The Sun is no sooner risen with a burning Heat, but it withereth the Grass, and the Flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth:
The Sun is no sooner risen with a burning Heat, but it withereth the Grass, and the Flower thereof falls, and the grace of the fashion of it Perishes:
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so also shall the rich Man fade away in his Ways. He stiles Power, and Pomp, and Glory, Fancy, Acts 25.23. The whole World a Surface, an Out-side, an empty Shadow, 1 Cor. 7.31. For the Fashion of this World passeth away. A vain shew, Psal. 39.6. Surely every Man walketh in a vain shew.
so also shall the rich Man fade away in his Ways. He stile Power, and Pomp, and Glory, Fancy, Acts 25.23. The Whole World a Surface, an Outside, an empty Shadow, 1 Cor. 7.31. For the Fashion of this World passes away. A vain show, Psalm 39.6. Surely every Man walks in a vain show.
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all the things that are under the great Vault of Heaven, and on this side the Sun and Moon, (how fair soever they look) are but the drossy part (as we say) of God's Creation:
all the things that Are under the great Vault of Heaven, and on this side the Sun and Moon, (how fair soever they look) Are but the drossy part (as we say) of God's Creation:
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for, alas, this World is the Stage of Changes and Revolutions, wherein all things are on a Wheel and in motion. (1.) The Sun rises and sets; (2.) Seas ebb and flow; (3.) Winds rise and fall; (4.) Rivers run Day and Night; (5.) Cities and Kingdoms are up and down; (6.) Persons and Families are coming up and going down; (7.) Rich and Poor are meeting. 1 Sam. 2.4, 5. The Bows of the Mighty are broken,
for, alas, this World is the Stage of Changes and Revolutions, wherein all things Are on a Wheel and in motion. (1.) The Sun rises and sets; (2.) Seas ebb and flow; (3.) Winds rise and fallen; (4.) rivers run Day and Night; (5.) Cities and Kingdoms Are up and down; (6.) Persons and Families Are coming up and going down; (7.) Rich and Poor Are meeting. 1 Sam. 2.4, 5. The Bows of the Mighty Are broken,
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and there all things are unchangeable and unalterable for ever. (1.) God the Portion and Happiness of his Chosen, is unchangeable; (2.) Angels unchangeable; (3.) Saints unchangeable; (4.) The heavenly Mansions unchangeable; (5.) The Riches of Glory; (6.) The Joy in God's Presence; (7.) The Pleasures at his right Hand, are for evermore;
and there all things Are unchangeable and unalterable for ever. (1.) God the Portion and Happiness of his Chosen, is unchangeable; (2.) Angels unchangeable; (3.) Saints unchangeable; (4.) The heavenly Mansions unchangeable; (5.) The Riches of Glory; (6.) The Joy in God's Presence; (7.) The Pleasures At his right Hand, Are for evermore;
Is it the great Part, Duty, and Concernment of Christians to look at unseen things? then it may be for Exhortation to Christians, in these three things.
Is it the great Part, Duty, and Concernment of Christians to look At unseen things? then it may be for Exhortation to Christians, in these three things.
Christians, be perswaded to look at things which are not seen, above, beyond, and past all that is now in sight, over all that is present, to the future and unseen Death and Judgment, Heaven and Hell, that are yet out of sight, yet unseen.
Christians, be persuaded to look At things which Are not seen, above, beyond, and passed all that is now in sighed, over all that is present, to the future and unseen Death and Judgement, Heaven and Hell, that Are yet out of sighed, yet unseen.
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and precious things of the World, that so many Eyes admire, and so many Hearts dote on, all the Thrones, Crowns, Pleasures, Profits, Beauties, Braveries,
and precious things of the World, that so many Eyes admire, and so many Hearts dote on, all the Thrones, Crowns, Pleasures, Profits, Beauty's, Braveries,
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If you look but a little upon the Sun, why when you look down again upon the Earth, you can scarce for a time see any thing of all the things about you;
If you look but a little upon the Sun, why when you look down again upon the Earth, you can scarce for a time see any thing of all the things about you;
My Beloved, if we might suppose, that some of the Saints now in Heaven should be sent back again to us in this World, what would they do? how would they look on all these things? Do you think they'd be taken with them,
My beloved, if we might suppose, that Some of the Saints now in Heaven should be sent back again to us in this World, what would they do? how would they look on all these things? Do you think they be taken with them,
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or Fields, or Gardens? (2.) Would they set by your Gold and Silver? (3.) Would they make any thing of that you make most of? Surely, no, the whole World would be no other than a Wilderness to them;
or Fields, or Gardens? (2.) Would they Set by your Gold and Silver? (3.) Would they make any thing of that you make most of? Surely, no, the Whole World would be no other than a Wilderness to them;
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they that tread the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars under their Feet, would surely trample all that is specious in the Earth under their Feet as so much Dung.
they that tread the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars under their Feet, would surely trample all that is specious in the Earth under their Feet as so much Dung.
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Wouldst thou be accompanied with a mortified Heart to the World; (1.) To the Lusts of the World; (2.) To the Pleasures of the World; (3.) To the greatness of the World; (4.) To the Gain; (5.) To the Glory of the World? then look, look at unseen things.
Wouldst thou be accompanied with a mortified Heart to the World; (1.) To the Lustiest of the World; (2.) To the Pleasures of the World; (3.) To the greatness of the World; (4.) To the Gain; (5.) To the Glory of the World? then look, look At unseen things.
The Holy Apostle had his Conversation in Heaven; Philip. 3.20. For our Conversation is in Heaven â–ª And had learned, Chap. 4.11. in whatsoever state he was, therewith to be Content.
The Holy Apostle had his Conversation in Heaven; Philip. 3.20. For our Conversation is in Heaven â–ª And had learned, Chap. 4.11. in whatsoever state he was, therewith to be Content.
I remember Jerome, comforting a young Hermite that was sad, bade him look up to Heaven, & Paradisum mente deambulare, and says he, tamdiu in Eremo non eris:
I Remember Jerome, comforting a young Hermit that was sad, bade him look up to Heaven, & Paradisum mente deambulare, and Says he, Tamdiu in Eremo non eris:
But how came it to be thus? how came they to take this so chearfully, that has broken the Heart of many a one in the World? Why their Eyes were looking upwards as high as Heaven,
But how Come it to be thus? how Come they to take this so cheerfully, that has broken the Heart of many a one in the World? Why their Eyes were looking upward as high as Heaven,
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while I look at things not seen; (1.) I see I shall not need them. (2.) I see I shall have better in the Room of them. (3.) I see I shall have Comfort that will not be losable.
while I look At things not seen; (1.) I see I shall not need them. (2.) I see I shall have better in the Room of them. (3.) I see I shall have Comfort that will not be losable.
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When the Danites had taken away Micah 's Idols, and Priest, he cries out after them, Judges 18.24. What have I more? that is, (as tho he had said) you have taken all, you have left me nothing:
When the Danites had taken away micah is Idols, and Priest, he cries out After them, Judges 18.24. What have I more? that is, (as though he had said) you have taken all, you have left me nothing:
and so on till it come to this, what have I more? Ay, but it can never come to this with a gracious Person, let Losses come on him as thick and as fast as on Job; yet after,
and so on till it come to this, what have I more? Ay, but it can never come to this with a gracious Person, let Losses come on him as thick and as fast as on Job; yet After,
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and at the End of all, he can look up and say, I have a Treasure more, I have a Crown more, I have an everlasting Kingdom more, I have a whole World more, out of sight and danger too;
and At the End of all, he can look up and say, I have a Treasure more, I have a Crown more, I have an everlasting Kingdom more, I have a Whole World more, out of sighed and danger too;
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And Christians are here called to look at him herein, as their Pattern and Example that they are to follow in like Cases, looking at Jesus the Author and finisher of our Faith.
And Christians Are Here called to look At him herein, as their Pattern and Exampl that they Are to follow in like Cases, looking At jesus the Author and finisher of our Faith.
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are Sufferings now on thee? look at the Prison, Chains, Darkness, Worm, Fire of the Damned, what they are suffering on whom God is raining Snares, Fire, Brimstone, and an horrible Tempest;
Are Sufferings now on thee? look At the Prison, Chains, Darkness, Worm, Fire of the Damned, what they Are suffering on whom God is raining Snares, Fire, Brimstone, and an horrible Tempest;
and thou canst not but say with the Apostle, Rom. 8.18. For I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Life, are not worthy to be compared with the Glory that shall be revealed.
and thou Canst not but say with the Apostle, Rom. 8.18. For I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Life, Are not worthy to be compared with the Glory that shall be revealed.
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Unseen Glory in Heaven is greater than all the seen Excellencies on Earth; and unseen Torments in Hell are worse than all the seen Tortures of this Life.
Unseen Glory in Heaven is greater than all the seen Excellencies on Earth; and unseen Torments in Hell Are Worse than all the seen Tortures of this Life.
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6. A singular Remedy against Sin in these sinning Times, wherein Iniquity abounds: Solomon prescribes this to young Men, Eccles. 11.9. Rejoice, O young Man, in thy Youth, and let thy Heart chear thee in the Days of thy Youth;
6. A singular Remedy against since in these sinning Times, wherein Iniquity abounds: Solomon prescribes this to young Men, Eccles. 11.9. Rejoice, Oh young Man, in thy Youth, and let thy Heart cheer thee in the Days of thy Youth;
Why Christians, pray try this Course, when Sin is at the Door, when you are ready to go out to any Evil, take unseen things into your Eye, look at Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell;
Why Christians, pray try this Course, when since is At the Door, when you Are ready to go out to any Evil, take unseen things into your Eye, look At Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell;
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He that hath filled his Eye with unseen things, is prepared to live among a Generation, (1.) Of profane Creatures, without being drawn to run with them to the same excess of Riot. (2.) Among a Company of Worldlings, that are crying up the Mammon of Unrighteousness, without being enticed to approve their way by seeing them hurry and rake this World together by all means. (3.) Among Persons of mutable and temporizing Spirits, that are off and on, one thing at one time, another at another time:
He that hath filled his Eye with unseen things, is prepared to live among a Generation, (1.) Of profane Creatures, without being drawn to run with them to the same excess of Riot. (2.) Among a Company of Worldlings, that Are crying up the Mammon of Unrighteousness, without being enticed to approve their Way by seeing them hurry and rake this World together by all means. (3.) Among Persons of mutable and temporizing Spirits, that Are off and on, one thing At one time, Another At Another time:
and believing Views of the unseen Provisions made for them in Heaven? I remember I have read of a devout Pilgrim travelling to Jerusalem, who in his way passing through many Cities,
and believing Views of the unseen Provisions made for them in Heaven? I Remember I have read of a devout Pilgrim traveling to Jerusalem, who in his Way passing through many Cities,
but would still say, this is not Jerusalem, this is not Jerusalem: why so truly if we had but our Eye as the Apostle, on things unseen, we should among all our seen Comforts, say, this is not Heaven, this is not seeing of God, seeing his Face, seeing him Face to Face;
but would still say, this is not Jerusalem, this is not Jerusalem: why so truly if we had but our Eye as the Apostle, on things unseen, we should among all our seen Comforts, say, this is not Heaven, this is not seeing of God, seeing his Face, seeing him Face to Face;
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this is not being before the Throne, this is not the inheriting of all things; and our Hearts and Souls would be more there, more set on going thither.
this is not being before the Throne, this is not the inheriting of all things; and our Hearts and Souls would be more there, more Set on going thither.
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are there such? O then, Sirs, let it be your great Matter now Day and Night, Night and Day, to get into a readiness for a comfortable seeing of these things which are not seen.
Are there such? O then, Sirs, let it be your great Matter now Day and Night, Night and Day, to get into a readiness for a comfortable seeing of these things which Are not seen.
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This is the next word I would leave with you, I pray take it up into your Practice, and make it your Work. Heb. 11.7. By Faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with Fear, prepared an Ark to the saving of his House.
This is the next word I would leave with you, I pray take it up into your Practice, and make it your Work. Hebrew 11.7. By Faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an Ark to the Saving of his House.
My Beloved, I may say to you, (1.) You have been warned of God this Day (by the Hand of one of his Messengers) of things not seen as yet. (2.) You have been told that these things not seen as yet, are certain and great, greater than the things that Noah was warned of,
My beloved, I may say to you, (1.) You have been warned of God this Day (by the Hand of one of his Messengers) of things not seen as yet. (2.) You have been told that these things not seen as yet, Are certain and great, greater than the things that Noah was warned of,
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O do as Noah here in this Case did, i. e. (1.) Believe the coming of these things not seen as yet. (2.) Fear, fear being taken unready by them at their Coming.
Oh do as Noah Here in this Case did, i. e. (1.) Believe the coming of these things not seen as yet. (2.) fear, Fear being taken unready by them At their Coming.
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I might tell you, (1.) That you are warned of them for this. (2.) That you are called to this, to prepare an Ark. (3.) That you have Means and Helps betrusted with you for this. (4.) That you have your Time for this. (5.) That you must not tarry long with seen things (6.) That dreadful things will come in sight,
I might tell you, (1.) That you Are warned of them for this. (2.) That you Are called to this, to prepare an Ark (3.) That you have Means and Helps betrusted with you for this. (4.) That you have your Time for this. (5.) That you must not tarry long with seen things (6.) That dreadful things will come in sighed,
and continue for ever in sight, if you have no Ark, no Provision ready. (7.) That glorious things will appear at th s Appearing of things not seen as yet, to them that have made due and seasonable Preparation for them;
and continue for ever in sighed, if you have no Ark, no Provision ready. (7.) That glorious things will appear At that s Appearing of things not seen as yet, to them that have made due and seasonable Preparation for them;
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If you say, but how may we prepare an Ark to the saving of our selves? How may we provide and get into such readiness as when unseen things come into sight, we may see God? Why in a word I would tell you; 1st. Negatively.
If you say, but how may we prepare an Ark to the Saving of our selves? How may we provide and get into such readiness as when unseen things come into sighed, we may see God? Why in a word I would tell you; 1st. Negatively.
I pray you take notice of it, they are seen things now that we spend most of our Time on, that we lay out most of our Care about, that we make the greatest stir about;
I pray you take notice of it, they Are seen things now that we spend most of our Time on, that we lay out most of our Care about, that we make the greatest stir about;
think a little of it, I pray, with your selves when alone, seen things will be no Provision for unseen, they may be your undoing when you come to enter on unseen,
think a little of it, I pray, with your selves when alone, seen things will be no Provision for unseen, they may be your undoing when you come to enter on unseen,
remember this, while you are hurrying up and down among seen things for seen things, you are wearying your selves for things that will not profit when unseen things come upon you.
Remember this, while you Are hurrying up and down among seen things for seen things, you Are wearying your selves for things that will not profit when unseen things come upon you.
things that will serve to meet them with, as an Interest in Christ, a new Creature, a pure Heart, a good Conscience, a Treasure of saving Grace laid in;
things that will serve to meet them with, as an Interest in christ, a new Creature, a pure Heart, a good Conscience, a Treasure of Saving Grace laid in;
and were perswaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were Strangers and Pilgrims on the Earth. Ver. 16. They desired a better Countrey. Of Abraham, Ver. 10. 'tis said, he looked for a City that had Foundations.
and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were Strangers and Pilgrim's on the Earth. Ver. 16. They desired a better Country. Of Abraham, Ver. 10. it's said, he looked for a city that had Foundations.
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if we were told of wonderful things that were fallen to us in far Countries, (1.) What haste would we make towards them? (2.) How loth would we be to tarry from them? (3.) How long should we think it e're we came to them? But alas, the Holy Ghost hath made great Discoveries to us, to us of glorious things within the Vail, of Crowns,
if we were told of wondered things that were fallen to us in Far Countries, (1.) What haste would we make towards them? (2.) How loath would we be to tarry from them? (3.) How long should we think it ever we Come to them? But alas, the Holy Ghost hath made great Discoveries to us, to us of glorious things within the vail, of Crowns,
Pray consider, in a word, Christians, that your Desires after this seeing of unseen things may be warmed and raised, I say, consider these three things.
Pray Consider, in a word, Christians, that your Desires After this seeing of unseen things may be warmed and raised, I say, Consider these three things.
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The Jews that were left of the Captivity, were set on going into Egypt, because there they hoped to be exempted from the Dangers and Wants that attended them in their present Station: Jer. 42.14.
The jews that were left of the Captivity, were Set on going into Egypt, Because there they hoped to be exempted from the Dangers and Wants that attended them in their present Station: Jer. 42.14.
O think of it. (1.) There you shall see no Lusts to entice; (2.) No Devil to tempt; (3.) No World to seduce; (4.) No Afflictions to load; (5.) No Labours to weary; (6.) No Cares to perplex; (7.) No Losses to vex; (8.) No Evils to exercise and disquiet:
O think of it. (1.) There you shall see no Lustiest to entice; (2.) No devil to tempt; (3.) No World to seduce; (4.) No Afflictions to load; (5.) No Labours to weary; (6.) No Cares to perplex; (7.) No Losses to vex; (8.) No Evils to exercise and disquiet:
Do you now, Sirs, conflict with all, or most of these, Day after Day? Do you groan and sigh under, are your Lives imbitter'd by them? Why should you not long then to be at the unseen things, where these will be unseen for ever?
Do you now, Sirs, conflict with all, or most of these, Day After Day? Do you groan and sighs under, Are your Lives imbittered by them? Why should you not long then to be At the unseen things, where these will be unseen for ever?
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Only I may tell you, that when you are come to the seeing these unseen things; Then, 1. You shall see God; John 1.18. No Man hath seen God at any time;
Only I may tell you, that when you Are come to the seeing these unseen things; Then, 1. You shall see God; John 1.18. No Man hath seen God At any time;
A sight of God is beyond all that is attainable here: But there you shall see him Face to Face: 1 Cor. 13.12. For now we see through a Glass darkly, but then Face to Face:
A sighed of God is beyond all that is attainable Here: But there you shall see him Face to Face: 1 Cor. 13.12. For now we see through a Glass darkly, but then Face to Face:
You shall then see the Divine Essence, the Trinity of Persons, the great Mystery, God manifest in the Flesh, the personal Union of the two Natures in the Son of God, the glorious Attributes of God. 1. His almighty Power. 2. His infinite Wisdom. 3. His boundless Goodness. 4. His bottomless Mercy. 5. His endless Love, &c. And O this will be another manner of Sight than any that ever has come in sight!
You shall then see the Divine Essence, the Trinity of Persons, the great Mystery, God manifest in the Flesh, the personal union of the two Nature's in the Son of God, the glorious Attributes of God. 1. His almighty Power. 2. His infinite Wisdom. 3. His boundless goodness. 4. His bottomless Mercy. 5. His endless Love, etc. And O this will be Another manner of Sighed than any that ever has come in sighed!
If when only one Angel appeared to the Shepherds (in his Night-clothes, as I may say) they were surrounded with so great Glory, that it's said, Luke 2.9. The Glory of the Lord shone round about them, that is, a transcendent and surpassing Glory;
If when only one Angel appeared to the Shepherd's (in his Night-clothes, as I may say) they were surrounded with so great Glory, that it's said, Lycia 2.9. The Glory of the Lord shone round about them, that is, a transcendent and surpassing Glory;
how far would you not go to see this one? When Lazarus was raised from the Dead, it's said, John 12.9. And they came not for Jesus sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the Dead.
how Far would you not go to see this one? When Lazarus was raised from the Dead, it's said, John 12.9. And they Come not for jesus sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the Dead.
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Why so would you not go a great way to see such a Man? Why how willing then should you be to go to Heaven, where you shall come to see, not one but all the Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors and Saints out of every Nation under Heaven:
Why so would you not go a great Way to see such a Man? Why how willing then should you be to go to Heaven, where you shall come to see, not one but all the Patriarchs, prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors and Saints out of every nation under Heaven:
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You shall see all, all these, all the things wherein the Purposes and Counsels of the Father, the Purchases and Performances of the Son, the Workings and Operations of the Spirit, meet in their Perfection,
You shall see all, all these, all the things wherein the Purposes and Counsels of the Father, the Purchases and Performances of the Son, the Workings and Operations of the Spirit, meet in their Perfection,
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5. I might further tell you, that you shall there see a clear and satisfying Resolution of all hard and doubtful Questions, a full determination of the voluminous Controversies and Disputations about the great Mysteries of Election, Redemption, Justification, Sanctification, the Resurrection, Consummation, Judgment, &c. 6. A plain and full Exposition of all dark and obscure Places in the Scripture;
5. I might further tell you, that you shall there see a clear and satisfying Resolution of all hard and doubtful Questions, a full determination of the voluminous Controversies and Disputations about the great Mysteres of Election, Redemption, Justification, Sanctification, the Resurrection, Consummation, Judgement, etc. 6. A plain and full Exposition of all dark and Obscure Places in the Scripture;
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the true and full meaning of every Text, even those that now the numerous and voluminous Commentaries of the most learned and eminent Writers of all Ages, leave us in the dark about.
the true and full meaning of every Text, even those that now the numerous and voluminous Commentaries of the most learned and eminent Writers of all Ages, leave us in the dark about.
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