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A SERMON Preached at the FUNERAL OF Mr. SAMƲEL FAIRCLOƲGH. John 11. part of the 11th Verse. Our Friend Lazarus sleepeth.
A SERMON Preached At the FUNERAL OF Mr. SAMƲEL FAIRCLOƲGH. John 11. part of the 11th Verse. Our Friend Lazarus Sleepeth.
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THese Words were spoken by our Blessed Lord and Saviour to his Disciples, and at first not understood,
THese Words were spoken by our Blessed Lord and Saviour to his Disciples, and At First not understood,
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until he had explain'd them in ver. 14. where he said plainly, Lazarus is dead: And this was no new way of expressing Death;
until he had explained them in ver. 14. where he said plainly, Lazarus is dead: And this was no new Way of expressing Death;
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for it very ordinarily occurs in the Stile of the holy Scriptures:
for it very ordinarily occurs in the Style of the holy Scriptures:
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When the Kings of Judah died, they are said to sleep with their Fathers: And they that die in the Lord, are said to sleep in Jesus. And even in Heathen Authors, Sleep is put frequently for Death;
When the Kings of Judah died, they Are said to sleep with their Father's: And they that die in the Lord, Are said to sleep in jesus. And even in Heathen Authors, Sleep is put frequently for Death;
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NONLATINALPHABET signifies the Dead, and NONLATINALPHABET and Dor•••orium are used not only for a Sleeping, but also for a Burying-Place.
signifies the Dead, and and Dor•••orium Are used not only for a Sleeping, but also for a Burying-Place.
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And concerning the Person here spoken of, besides his Name, we have in this Chapter his Relations;
And Concerning the Person Here spoken of, beside his Name, we have in this Chapter his Relations;
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he was the Brother of Mary and Martha; and an Intimation of the Esteem and Affection our Lord had for him, ver. 5. Now Jesus loved Martha, and her Sister, and Lazarus.
he was the Brother of Marry and Martha; and an Intimation of the Esteem and Affection our Lord had for him, ver. 5. Now jesus loved Martha, and her Sister, and Lazarus.
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Whereupon, we may fully conclude him a true Disciple of Christ. And accordingly may from the Words observe: I.
Whereupon, we may Fully conclude him a true Disciple of christ. And accordingly may from the Words observe: I.
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That true Disciples of Christ, or sincere Christians, are honoured with the Title of Christ's Friends. II. That sincere Christians,
That true Disciples of christ, or sincere Christians, Are honoured with the Title of Christ's Friends. II That sincere Christians,
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tho honoured with the Title of Christ's Friends, yet are not priviledged from dying. III. That tho they are not priviledged from dying, yet Death is qualified and softned to them:
though honoured with the Title of Christ's Friends, yet Are not privileged from dying. III. That though they Are not privileged from dying, yet Death is qualified and softened to them:
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to them Death is a Sleep, or as a Sleep. I. Observe, That sincere Christians are honoured with the Title of Christ's Friends.
to them Death is a Sleep, or as a Sleep. I. Observe, That sincere Christians Are honoured with the Title of Christ's Friends.
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So Lazarus is called in the Text;
So Lazarus is called in the Text;
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and all the Disciples together, and all his mystical Members, are thus dignified in John 15.13, 14, 15. Greater Love hath no Man than this, that a Man lay down his Life for his Friends.
and all the Disciples together, and all his mystical Members, Are thus dignified in John 15.13, 14, 15. Greater Love hath no Man than this, that a Man lay down his Life for his Friends.
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Ye are my Friends, if ye do whatever I command you. Henceforth I call you not Servants, but I have called you Friends. You Are my Friends, if you do whatever I command you. Henceforth I call you not Servants, but I have called you Friends.
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Thus Abraham also was honoured, being called the Friend of God. And all his spiritual Children, i. e. sincere Believers, are Partakers of the like Honour and Priviledg.
Thus Abraham also was honoured, being called the Friend of God. And all his spiritual Children, i. e. sincere Believers, Are Partakers of the like Honour and Privilege.
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And here it will be requisite, 1st. To give some account of sincere Christians, that each of us may make a Judgment of our selves.
And Here it will be requisite, 1st. To give Some account of sincere Christians, that each of us may make a Judgement of our selves.
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And 2dly. To shew what are the Tokens and Instances of Christ's Friendship towards sincere Christians, that it may appear not a Rhetorical Sound of Words,
And 2dly. To show what Are the Tokens and Instances of Christ's Friendship towards sincere Christians, that it may appear not a Rhetorical Found of Words,
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but a Reality that they are the Friends of Christ. And,
but a Reality that they Are the Friends of christ. And,
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First, (That the Discourse may not walk in Darkness) I shall give some account of sincere Christians in these following things.First, (That the Discourse may not walk in Darkness) I shall give Some account of sincere Christians in these following things.
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1. Sincere Christians are few in Number, comparatively few. Christ's Flock is a little Flock.
1. Sincere Christians Are few in Number, comparatively few. Christ's Flock is a little Flock.
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Strait is the Gate, and narrow the Way that leads to Life, and few there be that find it. Strait is the Gate, and narrow the Way that leads to Life, and few there be that find it.
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If we substract the Numbers of the Ignorant, Prophane, Worldly-minded and Formal, the Remainder is comparatively small.
If we substract the Numbers of the Ignorant, Profane, Worldly-minded and Formal, the Remainder is comparatively small.
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And thus it hath been in all former Ages. Evermore the Number of the Faithful hath been little, compared with the Ungodly.
And thus it hath been in all former Ages. Evermore the Number of the Faithful hath been little, compared with the Ungodly.
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In the Days of Noah, all Flesh had corrupted their Way: Very few in the World had then any serious regard to God;
In the Days of Noah, all Flesh had corrupted their Way: Very few in the World had then any serious regard to God;
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He only and his Family escaped the Deluge. In David 's time, all, i. e. the most, were gone aside, Psal. 13.3. In the times of Elias, seven thousand only in Israel kept themselves from the Pollution of Idolatry.
He only and his Family escaped the Deluge. In David is time, all, i. e. the most, were gone aside, Psalm 13.3. In the times of Elias, seven thousand only in Israel kept themselves from the Pollution of Idolatry.
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In the times of Jeremiah, the common People were generally poor and foolish, and knew not the Way of the Lord: In the times of Jeremiah, the Common People were generally poor and foolish, and knew not the Way of the Lord:
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and the Great Men had broken the Yoak, and burst the Bonds in sunder. In our blessed Saviour's time upon Earth, the Magistrates and Ministers of the Jewish Church,
and the Great Men had broken the Yoke, and burst the Bonds in sunder. In our blessed Saviour's time upon Earth, the Magistrates and Ministers of the Jewish Church,
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and the People were generally corrupt and wicked.
and the People were generally corrupt and wicked.
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In the Apostles time, notwithstanding the great Success of the Gospel, yet the Faithful remain'd in comparison few,
In the Apostles time, notwithstanding the great Success of the Gospel, yet the Faithful remained in comparison few,
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so that there were not Friends enough to preserve the Apostles from violent Death.
so that there were not Friends enough to preserve the Apostles from violent Death.
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And this Age surely is not much better than the former Ages of Christianity, or those under, the Mosaical Dispensation.
And this Age surely is not much better than the former Ages of Christianity, or those under, the Mosaical Dispensation.
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The Number of good Men is still small.
The Number of good Men is still small.
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I should be glad to find an Error in the Computation, but am much afraid it is too true, that neither in our own,
I should be glad to find an Error in the Computation, but am much afraid it is too true, that neither in our own,
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or any other Reformed Church, can be shewed a Community of the quantity of a Village, wherein the Majority are sincere in the Profession of Christianity.
or any other Reformed Church, can be showed a Community of the quantity of a Village, wherein the Majority Are sincere in the Profession of Christianity.
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Wherefore (to use the solemn Words of the great Apostle, Eph. 4.17.) I say and testify in the Lord, that they are in a perishing Condition, in Paths leading to the Chambers of everlasting Death, who follow the Generality of this present Generation.
Wherefore (to use the solemn Words of the great Apostle, Ephesians 4.17.) I say and testify in the Lord, that they Are in a perishing Condition, in Paths leading to the Chambers of everlasting Death, who follow the Generality of this present Generation.
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2. Sincere Christians are, in the Family of the World, generally of the younger House, inferiour in worldly Respects.
2. Sincere Christians Are, in the Family of the World, generally of the younger House, inferior in worldly Respects.
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Not many wise Men after the Flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called, 1 Cor. 1.26. Some Princes, some Nobles, some Persons of Quality, some Men of Parts and Learning are among the effectually called: But the Instances are rave. Not many wise Men After the Flesh, not many mighty, not many noble Are called, 1 Cor. 1.26. some Princes, Some Nobles, Some Persons of Quality, Some Men of Parts and Learning Are among the effectually called: But the Instances Are rave.
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And this was mystically represented in the Advancement of Judah, Ephraim, David and Solomon, who were all younger Brothers in their several Families. Commonly.
And this was mystically represented in the Advancement of Judah, Ephraim, David and Solomon, who were all younger Brother's in their several Families. Commonly.
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Men great in Place and Power, in Wealth and Honour, in Wit and Parts, take the wrong Way, despise Religion, and neglect Godliness.
Men great in Place and Power, in Wealth and Honour, in Wit and Parts, take the wrong Way, despise Religion, and neglect Godliness.
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Thus it was in our Saviour's time;
Thus it was in our Saviour's time;
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the Jewish Sanhedrim, and almost all Persons of Name and Authority in that Church, opposed the believing Jesus was the Christ.
the Jewish Sanhedrim, and almost all Persons of Name and authority in that Church, opposed the believing jesus was the christ.
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And accordingly it was laid as an Objection against receiving him and his Doctrine, that the Men of Reputation did not acknowledg him:
And accordingly it was laid as an Objection against receiving him and his Doctrine, that the Men of Reputation did not acknowledge him:
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Have any of the Rulers, or of the Pharisees believed in him? John 7.48. Have any of the Rulers, or of the Pharisees believed in him? John 7.48.
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3. Sincere Christians, as they are few, and commonly inferiour in the World, so likewise they are a scattered and dispersed Generation, not in a Body together,
3. Sincere Christians, as they Are few, and commonly inferior in the World, so likewise they Are a scattered and dispersed Generation, not in a Body together,
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but as it were, one of a City, and two of a Tribe, mix'd with others, till Death makes the Separation.
but as it were, one of a city, and two of a Tribe, mixed with Others, till Death makes the Separation.
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As our Lord, in respect of the kind of his Death, was numbred with Transgressors;
As our Lord, in respect of the kind of his Death, was numbered with Transgressors;
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so in all Civil Respects these are mix'd with the Wicked, as Subjects of the same Prince, Natives of the same Country, Dwellers in the same City, Members of the same Family,
so in all Civil Respects these Are mixed with the Wicked, as Subject's of the same Prince, Natives of the same Country, Dwellers in the same city, Members of the same Family,
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and it may be sitting at the same Table. The Divine Wisdom permits them not to be separated in this Life.
and it may be sitting At the same Table. The Divine Wisdom permits them not to be separated in this Life.
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The Tares must grow with the Wheat, till the consummation of all Things. 4. Sincere Christians, tho thus mixed with the Ungodly, are yet very differing from them.
The Tares must grow with the Wheat, till the consummation of all Things. 4. Sincere Christians, though thus mixed with the Ungodly, Are yet very differing from them.
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They have another Father, another Birth, another Country, another Spirit, another Practice, and live another Life.
They have Another Father, Another Birth, Another Country, Another Spirit, Another Practice, and live Another Life.
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They are born of God, Citizens of Heaven, refined in their Spirits, holy in Practice, and live a Life of Faith.
They Are born of God, Citizens of Heaven, refined in their Spirits, holy in Practice, and live a Life of Faith.
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They are in the World, but are not of it, having their Conversation in Heaven.
They Are in the World, but Are not of it, having their Conversation in Heaven.
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They have differing Employments, Affairs that other Men neglect, other Joys and Sorrows, Complaints, and Fears,
They have differing Employments, Affairs that other Men neglect, other Joys and Sorrows, Complaints, and Fears,
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and Hopes, than the Men of the World have, and Meat to eat the World knows not of.
and Hope's, than the Men of the World have, and Meat to eat the World knows not of.
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They are new Creatures, very differing from the Men of this World, and from what themselves once were.
They Are new Creatures, very differing from the Men of this World, and from what themselves once were.
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5. (To proceed to their distinctive Character) Sincere Christians are Persons of some considerable knowledg of God, Christ and the Holy Spirit;
5. (To proceed to their distinctive Character) Sincere Christians Are Persons of Some considerable knowledge of God, christ and the Holy Spirit;
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of the Fall of Man, and the depravation of Humane Nature;
of the Fallen of Man, and the depravation of Humane Nature;
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of the Covenant of Grace, of God in Christ (as a Sacrifice and Mediator) reconciling Sinners to himself;
of the Covenant of Grace, of God in christ (as a Sacrifice and Mediator) reconciling Sinners to himself;
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of the Doctrines, Precepts, Promises and Threatnings in the Scriptures.
of the Doctrines, Precepts, Promises and Threatenings in the Scriptures.
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They are also Penitents, weary and heavy-laden under (the Burden of their Sins, sick of their Offences and Transgressions of the Divine Laws, poor and contrite in Spirit.
They Are also Penitents, weary and heavy-laden under (the Burden of their Sins, sick of their Offences and Transgressions of the Divine Laws, poor and contrite in Spirit.
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And they live by Faith in Christ, with entire dependance upon him, as a Prophet, Priest and King,
And they live by Faith in christ, with entire dependence upon him, as a Prophet, Priest and King,
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as a Propitiation for Sin, and as an Advocate with the Father.
as a Propitiation for since, and as an Advocate with the Father.
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And they give themselves to Prayer, pouring out not only Words, but their Hearts to God.
And they give themselves to Prayer, pouring out not only Words, but their Hearts to God.
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And in the assistance of the Spirit of God, they live soberly, righteously and godly, crucifying the Flesh, striving against Sin, resisting Temptations, delighting in the Law of God after the inner Man;
And in the assistance of the Spirit of God, they live soberly, righteously and godly, crucifying the Flesh, striving against since, resisting Temptations, delighting in the Law of God After the inner Man;
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opposing the Law in their Members, that rebels against the Law of their Mind;
opposing the Law in their Members, that rebels against the Law of their Mind;
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endeavouring to have respect to all God's Commands, and that none of them may be grievous;
endeavouring to have respect to all God's Commands, and that none of them may be grievous;
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studying to walk worthy of God unto all pleasing, and to adorn the Doctrine of God their Saviour in all things;
studying to walk worthy of God unto all pleasing, and to adorn the Doctrine of God their Saviour in all things;
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and humbling themselves for their Infirmities, and coming short of any Duty.
and humbling themselves for their Infirmities, and coming short of any Duty.
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Secondly, I shall shew what are the Tokens and Instances of the Redeemer's Friendship toward sincere Christians. And,Secondly, I shall show what Are the Tokens and Instances of the Redeemer's Friendship towards sincere Christians. And,
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1. He converses with them, meets them in sacred Ordinances;
1. He converses with them, meets them in sacred Ordinances;
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and where-ever two or three are gathered together in his Name, he is in the midst of them;
and wherever two or three Are gathered together in his Name, he is in the midst of them;
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and in secret Places in Prayer and Meditation, manifests himself to them, encouraging, strengthening them, and sometimes assuring them of his Love.
and in secret Places in Prayer and Meditation, manifests himself to them, encouraging, strengthening them, and sometime assuring them of his Love.
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And hereby he accomplishes that Promise in Revel. 3.20.
And hereby he accomplishes that Promise in Revel. 3.20.
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If any Man hear my Voice, and open the Door, I will come in to him, If any Man hear my Voice, and open the Door, I will come in to him,
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and will sup with him, and he with me. 2. Christ doth great things for them;and will sup with him, and he with me. 2. christ does great things for them;
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He washes them from their Sins in his own Blood, clothes them with the Robes of his unspotted Righteousness, appears in the Presence of God for them, carries their Names upon his Breast in the true Holy of Holies, justifies their Persons, presents their Prayers to his and their Father, perfumes all their weak Services and imperfect Offerings by his prevailing perpetual Intercession,
He washes them from their Sins in his own Blood, clothes them with the Robes of his unspotted Righteousness, appears in the Presence of God for them, carries their Names upon his Breast in the true Holy of Holies, Justifies their Persons, presents their Prayers to his and their Father, perfumes all their weak Services and imperfect Offerings by his prevailing perpetual Intercession,
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and so makes them grateful to God, and a sweet-smelling Savour. 3. Christ invests them with glorious Priviledges;
and so makes them grateful to God, and a sweet-smelling Savour. 3. christ invests them with glorious Privileges;
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he gives them Power to become the Children of God; makes them Kings and Priests to God and his Father; he gives them Power to become the Children of God; makes them Kings and Priests to God and his Father;
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renders all things subservient to them, even the holy Angels, who are ministring Spirits sent forth for the Good of them that are Heirs of Salvation.
renders all things subservient to them, even the holy Angels, who Are ministering Spirits sent forth for the Good of them that Are Heirs of Salvation.
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And he makes all things to work together for their Good; for their Afflictions refine them, and work in them the peaceable Fruits of Righteousness. And he makes all things to work together for their Good; for their Afflictions refine them, and work in them the peaceable Fruits of Righteousness.
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Their Temptations exercise, prove and strengthen their Graces; their Infirmities lead them to much Humility and dependance upon God;
Their Temptations exercise, prove and strengthen their Graces; their Infirmities led them to much Humility and dependence upon God;
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their Falls and Miscarriages (being recover'd by Repentance) make them more diligent and watchful.
their Falls and Miscarriages (being recovered by Repentance) make them more diligent and watchful.
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4. Christ will in the end bring them near to himself, that they may be with him, John 17.24. and will advance them (whatever that means) to a sitting with him in his Throne, Rev. 3.21.
4. christ will in the end bring them near to himself, that they may be with him, John 17.24. and will advance them (whatever that means) to a sitting with him in his Throne, Rev. 3.21.
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He will render them in a manner equal with the Angels, and like them they shall live the Life of Spirits,
He will render them in a manner equal with the Angels, and like them they shall live the Life of Spirits,
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neither eating nor drinking, nor building nor planting, nor marrying or being given in Marriage.
neither eating nor drinking, nor building nor planting, nor marrying or being given in Marriage.
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And they shall live and reign for ever with him in Heaven, and eat of the Tree in the midst of the Paradise of God, yielding most delightful, intellectual and spiritual Food.
And they shall live and Reign for ever with him in Heaven, and eat of the Tree in the midst of the Paradise of God, yielding most delightful, intellectual and spiritual Food.
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They shall be as Pillars in the Temple above, established in Happiness, and Ornaments in that Place of Glory.
They shall be as Pillars in the Temple above, established in Happiness, and Ornament in that Place of Glory.
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They shall have the Vision of God, i. e. the utmost knowledg of him, that humane Faculties are capable of in their full Strength.
They shall have the Vision of God, i. e. the utmost knowledge of him, that humane Faculties Are capable of in their full Strength.
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They shall have everlasting Joy, and drink of Rivers of holy Pleasures at God's Right Hand for evermore.
They shall have everlasting Joy, and drink of rivers of holy Pleasures At God's Right Hand for evermore.
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The Lamb that is in the midst of the Throne, shall lead them to these Fountains of living Waters, Revel. 7.17. These are some Instances of Christ's Friendship toward serious Believers, sufficiently demonstrating that they are in reality his Friends.
The Lamb that is in the midst of the Throne, shall led them to these Fountains of living Waters, Revel. 7.17. These Are Some Instances of Christ's Friendship towards serious Believers, sufficiently Demonstrating that they Are in reality his Friends.
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II. Observe, That sincere Christians are honoured with the Title of Christ's Friends, yet are not priviledged from dying.
II Observe, That sincere Christians Are honoured with the Title of Christ's Friends, yet Are not privileged from dying.
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How holy soever any are, how useful soever, how much soever in favour with God, and endeared to the Redeemer, yet Death comes upon them, and lays them asleep.
How holy soever any Are, how useful soever, how much soever in favour with God, and endeared to the Redeemer, yet Death comes upon them, and lays them asleep.
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The best of Men must die. Abraham is dead, and the Prophets are dead; only Enoch and Elias found another Passage to the heavenly Mansions;
The best of Men must die. Abraham is dead, and the prophets Are dead; only Enoch and Elias found Another Passage to the heavenly Mansions;
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and the last Generation shall not die, but be changed, 1 Cor. 15.51. All others must die, according to the Decree and Appointment of God.
and the last Generation shall not die, but be changed, 1 Cor. 15.51. All Others must die, according to the decree and Appointment of God.
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So that unless the Day of Judgment be nearer than it is reasonable to imagine, we must expect to take up our Lodgings in Graves and Tombs,
So that unless the Day of Judgement be nearer than it is reasonable to imagine, we must expect to take up our Lodgings in Graves and Tombs,
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tho sanctified, tho serving our Generation by the Will of God; and how much soever others may need us, our Dissolution is coming:
though sanctified, though serving our Generation by the Will of God; and how much soever Others may need us, our Dissolution is coming:
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But this is our Comfort, that living in the Lord, we shall die in the Lord;
But this is our Comfort, that living in the Lord, we shall die in the Lord;
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and Death shall be our Advantage, tho we cannot be priviledged from it. III. Observe, That tho sincere Christians are not exempted from dying, yet Death is qualified and softned to them:
and Death shall be our Advantage, though we cannot be privileged from it. III. Observe, That though sincere Christians Are not exempted from dying, yet Death is qualified and softened to them:
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To them it is but a Sleep, or but as a Sleep.
To them it is but a Sleep, or but as a Sleep.
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1. In respect to their Bodies, it is a Rest from Pain, Sickness, Weariness, Labour, Noise and Disturbance.
1. In respect to their Bodies, it is a Rest from Pain, Sickness, Weariness, Labour, Noise and Disturbance.
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The Grave is their Bed, they are quiet in it, and never disturbed of that Rest, till awakned with the joyful solemn Sound of the last Trump,
The Grave is their Bed, they Are quiet in it, and never disturbed of that Rest, till awakened with the joyful solemn Found of the last Trump,
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and the Voice of the Arch-Angel, and the Shout attending our Lord's last Appearing, 1 Thess. 4.16. 2. In respect of their Souls;
and the Voice of the Arch-Angel, and the Shout attending our Lord's last Appearing, 1 Thess 4.16. 2. In respect of their Souls;
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tho Death is not a Sleep, as Sleep signifies an unactive Rest, yet Death puts the Souls of the Godly into better than a Sleep, into a perfect Repose and cessation from all Toil,
though Death is not a Sleep, as Sleep signifies an unactive Rest, yet Death puts the Souls of the Godly into better than a Sleep, into a perfect Repose and cessation from all Toil,
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and into a State of most active Love and Joy:
and into a State of most active Love and Joy:
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for Angels come and carry them, upon their dislodging from their Bodies, into Abraham 's Bosom, to the Spirits of just Men made perfect, into the third Heaven.
for Angels come and carry them, upon their dislodging from their Bodies, into Abraham is Bosom, to the Spirits of just Men made perfect, into the third Heaven.
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And whereas good Men complain while they are here, that they can neither love nor joy in God as they desire, Infirmities impeding and straitning the willing Mind;
And whereas good Men complain while they Are Here, that they can neither love nor joy in God as they desire, Infirmities impeding and straightening the willing Mind;
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there they love God to the utmost of their Duty, to the full extent of their Capacity,
there they love God to the utmost of their Duty, to the full extent of their Capacity,
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and according to all the desire of their Hearts:
and according to all the desire of their Hearts:
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And in like manner they there joy in God, without any Impediment to that ravishing Exercise.
And in like manner they there joy in God, without any Impediment to that ravishing Exercise.
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3. Death to sincere Christians is but a Sleep, in respect of the succeeding Morning of the Resurrection.
3. Death to sincere Christians is but a Sleep, in respect of the succeeding Morning of the Resurrection.
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In this respect Death is but a long Sleep, as Sleep is a short Death.
In this respect Death is but a long Sleep, as Sleep is a short Death.
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And tho the Death of the Ungodly may also be termed a Sleep, yet not in the qualification,
And though the Death of the Ungodly may also be termed a Sleep, yet not in the qualification,
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and softness of its meaning, respecting sincere Christians:
and softness of its meaning, respecting sincere Christians:
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For the Ungodly have no Rest in their Souls upon their Departure, but Extremities of Grief and Horror:
For the Ungodly have no Rest in their Souls upon their Departure, but Extremities of Grief and Horror:
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And the Morning of the Resurrection brings them no manner of Comfort, but proves most dreadful to them.
And the Morning of the Resurrection brings them not manner of Comfort, but Proves most dreadful to them.
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But to sincere Christians Death is as a sweet Sleep, out of which they awake joyfully:
But to sincere Christians Death is as a sweet Sleep, out of which they awake joyfully:
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And upon the sounding of the Trumpet, their Graves open, they throw off the dusty Covering, rise up,
And upon the sounding of the Trumpet, their Graves open, they throw off the dusty Covering, rise up,
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and put on the Dress of Immortality, and go forth and meet the Bridegroom, and are ever with the Lord.
and put on the Dress of Immortality, and go forth and meet the Bridegroom, and Are ever with the Lord.
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Such are the Instructions from the Text. The Improvement follows in several Uses.
Such Are the Instructions from the Text. The Improvement follows in several Uses.
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First; Since sincere Christians arc honoured with the Title of the Friends of Christ, let us all become sincere Christians, let us answer that great, holy and glorious Name by which we are called, not serving Sin and Satan in the Livery of Christ's Disciples.First; Since sincere Christians arc honoured with the Title of the Friends of christ, let us all become sincere Christians, let us answer that great, holy and glorious Name by which we Are called, not serving since and Satan in the Livery of Christ's Disciples.
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Let us live agreeably to our sacred Name and Profession;
Let us live agreeably to our sacred Name and Profession;
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let us fill up the Title of Christians with the Quality, and Temper, and Practice becoming them that are so called:
let us fill up the Title of Christians with the Quality, and Temper, and Practice becoming them that Are so called:
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Let us think, speak, act, pray, and live as Christians;
Let us think, speak, act, pray, and live as Christians;
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as such let us be Penitent, Holy, Humble, Charitable, Lovers of God and Men, Temperate, Chaste, Mortified and Heavenly-minded:
as such let us be Penitent, Holy, Humble, Charitable, Lovers of God and Men, Temperate, Chaste, Mortified and Heavenly-minded:
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Let us cast away all the Works of Darkness, and renounce the hidden things of Dishonesty,
Let us cast away all the Works of Darkness, and renounce the hidden things of Dishonesty,
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and serve God in Holiness and Righteousness, in cleanness of Hands, and purity of Heart, mortifying the most secret Sins and spiritual Wickednesses, of which the World can take no notice.
and serve God in Holiness and Righteousness, in cleanness of Hands, and purity of Heart, mortifying the most secret Sins and spiritual Wickednesses, of which the World can take no notice.
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But it may be said, Who is sufficient for these things? we want power to live the holy Life that becomes our Christian Profession.
But it may be said, Who is sufficient for these things? we want power to live the holy Life that becomes our Christian Profession.
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My Answer to this is, May you be more fully convinced of your Impotency:
My Answer to this is, May you be more Fully convinced of your Impotency:
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but withal, remember, God can draw you, Christ can strengthen you, and the Holy Spirit can influence, change and renew you. Look up to Heaven;
but withal, Remember, God can draw you, christ can strengthen you, and the Holy Spirit can influence, change and renew you. Look up to Heaven;
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pray, plead, importune God for Supplies of needful Grace;
pray, plead, importune God for Supplies of needful Grace;
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and wait for it in the sedulous use of the appointed Means of reading and hearing the Word of Grace and Life, and meditating therein.
and wait for it in the sedulous use of the appointed Means of reading and hearing the Word of Grace and Life, and meditating therein.
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It is worthy of the utmost Endeavours, and you will not repent of any Labour it can cost you,
It is worthy of the utmost Endeavours, and you will not Repent of any Labour it can cost you,
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when once you have attained to serious Godliness;
when once you have attained to serious Godliness;
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for the Friendship of Christ attends it, and Happiness enough is included in his Love, who hath all Power in Heaven and Earth.
for the Friendship of christ attends it, and Happiness enough is included in his Love, who hath all Power in Heaven and Earth.
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Secondly; Since real Christians are the Redeemer's Friends, and since the Death of sincere Christians is qualified,Secondly; Since real Christians Are the Redeemer's Friends, and since the Death of sincere Christians is qualified,
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and only as a Sleep, let as many of us as are Christians in Reality and Practice, be reconciled to Death,
and only as a Sleep, let as many of us as Are Christians in Reality and Practice, be reconciled to Death,
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and not be uneasy under the expectation of it:
and not be uneasy under the expectation of it:
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Let us raise our Faith, and dismiss our Fears, believing there is no harm to us in Death:
Let us raise our Faith, and dismiss our Fears, believing there is no harm to us in Death:
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It is but the Sleep of a long Night, and then comes a Morning;
It is but the Sleep of a long Night, and then comes a Morning;
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the Day breaks, and the Shadows flee away, and our Beloved leads us to the Mountains of Spices.
the Day breaks, and the Shadows flee away, and our beloved leads us to the Mountains of Spices.
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Let us consider, Death cannot prejudice us, being blest with Christ's Friendship; for hereupon, Death is ours. Let us Consider, Death cannot prejudice us, being blessed with Christ's Friendship; for hereupon, Death is ours.
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The Spirit of God, by the Apostle's Hand, hath put Death it self into the Inventory of our Goods and Blessings, 1 Cor. 3.21, 22. All things are yours, whether Paul, or Apollo, or Cephas, or the World, or Life, or Death.
The Spirit of God, by the Apostle's Hand, hath put Death it self into the Inventory of our Goods and Blessings, 1 Cor. 3.21, 22. All things Are yours, whither Paul, or Apollo, or Cephas, or the World, or Life, or Death.
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And whereas Death parts us from our Friends here, that Wound is presently healed by its bringing us to Christ our high and everlasting Friend, according to these Scriptures, 2 Cor. 5.8. Absent from the Body, and present with the Lord. Phil. 1.23. Having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ. Luk. 23.43. To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
And whereas Death parts us from our Friends Here, that Wound is presently healed by its bringing us to christ our high and everlasting Friend, according to these Scriptures, 2 Cor. 5.8. Absent from the Body, and present with the Lord. Philip 1.23. Having a desire to depart, and to be with christ. Luk. 23.43. To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
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Death is indeed a Violence upon Nature;
Death is indeed a Violence upon Nature;
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and at first sight we cannot but decline it as unnatural to our primitive Constitution, a Fruit of Sin,
and At First sighed we cannot but decline it as unnatural to our primitive Constitution, a Fruit of since,
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and a mighty Humiliation and Abasement of one part of us;
and a mighty Humiliation and Abasement of one part of us;
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for it carries our Bodies under the Earth, and makes them a Prey to the vile Worms,
for it carries our Bodies under the Earth, and makes them a Prey to the vile Worms,
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and renders them noisom to the Living, who convey them thither in their own defence.
and renders them noisome to the Living, who convey them thither in their own defence.
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But our Relation to Christ qualifies all this, turning the Grave into a Bed, and Death into a sweet Repose.
But our Relation to christ Qualifies all this, turning the Grave into a Bed, and Death into a sweet Repose.
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Thirdly; Since Death is thus qualified to the Friends of Christ, let us examine whether we are the Friends of our Lord and Saviour.Thirdly; Since Death is thus qualified to the Friends of christ, let us examine whither we Are the Friends of our Lord and Saviour.
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Many presume it, and are Strangers and Enemies to him in effect, (and by just Interpretation) instead of being in a League of Friendship with him.
Many presume it, and Are Strangers and Enemies to him in Effect, (and by just Interpretation) instead of being in a League of Friendship with him.
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And some fear they are not his Friends, who are surely in his Favour. And this makes it necessary that we pass an Inquest upon our selves;
And Some Fear they Are not his Friends, who Are surely in his Favour. And this makes it necessary that we pass an Inquest upon our selves;
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and I shall assist it, by answering two Questions, Who are not, and who are the Friends of Christ?
and I shall assist it, by answering two Questions, Who Are not, and who Are the Friends of christ?
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Quest. 1. Who are not the Friends of Christ? And to this I reply in the following Particulars.
Quest. 1. Who Are not the Friends of christ? And to this I reply in the following Particulars.
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1. Scorners of Piety and Holiness are none of his Friends.
1. Scorner's of Piety and Holiness Are none of his Friends.
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They that walk in the Counsel of the Ungodly, and sit in the Seat of the Scornful, having a rank Enmity against Religion,
They that walk in the Counsel of the Ungodly, and fit in the Seat of the Scornful, having a rank Enmity against Religion,
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and the Power of Godliness, are no Friends of the Redeemer, who gave himself for us, to redeem us from all Iniquity,
and the Power of Godliness, Are no Friends of the Redeemer, who gave himself for us, to Redeem us from all Iniquity,
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and to purify to himself a peculiar People zealous of good Works, Titus 2.14.and to purify to himself a peculiar People zealous of good Works, Titus 2.14.
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Scoffers at Holiness, holy Persons, and holy Things, cannot find Favour with him that is holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from Sinners.
Scoffers At Holiness, holy Persons, and holy Things, cannot find Favour with him that is holy, harmless, undefiled, and separate from Sinners.
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It is marvellous and astonishing, that any Men (especially making any Profession of the Christian Faith) should sink so deep into Profaneness,
It is marvellous and astonishing, that any Men (especially making any Profession of the Christian Faith) should sink so deep into Profaneness,
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as to put a Scorn upon religious, holy Practises, and pious Exercises: But Hell and Earth together do breed such Monsters.
as to put a Scorn upon religious, holy Practises, and pious Exercises: But Hell and Earth together do breed such Monsters.
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Original Sin, blown up by Satan's Arts, the Venom of the old Serpent put to the native Depravation of humane Nature, produces this prodigious Birth, viz. a Scorner of holy Things.
Original since, blown up by Satan's Arts, the Venom of the old Serpent put to the native Depravation of humane Nature, produces this prodigious Birth, viz. a Scorner of holy Things.
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But such have certainly no Alliance or Friendship with him that taught Holiness, and lived it to Perfection.
But such have Certainly no Alliance or Friendship with him that taught Holiness, and lived it to Perfection.
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Such may be secure through a mighty hardness of Heart, and God's giving them up to a blindness of Mind;
Such may be secure through a mighty hardness of Heart, and God's giving them up to a blindness of Mind;
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but their Destruction was foretold very early:
but their Destruction was foretold very early:
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Enoch the seventh from Adam, pophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his Saints, to execute Judgment upon all,
Enoch the seventh from Adam, pophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his Saints, to execute Judgement upon all,
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and to convince all that are ungodly among them, of all their ungodly Deeds which they have ungodly committed;
and to convince all that Are ungodly among them, of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed;
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and of all their hard Speeches which ungodly Sinners have spoken against him. Jude, ver. 14, 15. 2. Such as have only an Out-side of Religion, and not that of the hidden Man of the Heart, are none of Christ's Friends:and of all their hard Speeches which ungodly Sinners have spoken against him. U^de, ver. 14, 15. 2. Such as have only an Outside of Religion, and not that of the hidden Man of the Heart, Are none of Christ's Friends:
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For all the Churches shall know he searches the Heart, and tries the Reins. His piercing Eye seeth the Rottenness within the painted Sepulchres;
For all the Churches shall know he Searches the Heart, and tries the Reins. His piercing Eye sees the Rottenness within the painted Sepulchres;
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and he will unmask all Hypocrites, and favours only Israelites indeed, and without Guile.
and he will unmask all Hypocrites, and favours only Israelites indeed, and without Guile.
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If Men content themselves only with repeating the Creed, and a bare attendance upon Divine Ordinances, with the Shadow of Religion instead of inward Mortification,
If Men content themselves only with repeating the Creed, and a bore attendance upon Divine Ordinances, with the Shadow of Religion instead of inward Mortification,
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and real Godliness, they are not accepted with him, that knows what is in Man.
and real Godliness, they Are not accepted with him, that knows what is in Man.
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To them that have only shining Lamps of Profession, he will say, Depart from me, ye Workers of Iniquity,
To them that have only shining Lamps of Profession, he will say, Depart from me, you Workers of Iniquity,
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tho they could prophesy in his Name, and in it do wonderful, i. e. miraculous Works.
though they could prophesy in his Name, and in it do wondered, i. e. miraculous Works.
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There is nothing more apparently caution'd against in the Scriptures, than this depending upon the external part of Religion, with a neglect of the inward substantial things of it: Rom. 2.28. He is not a Jew that is one outwardly, neither is that Circumcision that is outward in the Flesh.
There is nothing more apparently cautioned against in the Scriptures, than this depending upon the external part of Religion, with a neglect of the inward substantial things of it: Rom. 2.28. He is not a Jew that is one outwardly, neither is that Circumcision that is outward in the Flesh.
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And it is equally true, he is not a Christian that is one outwardly only, nor is that Baptism sufficient that is only upon the Flesh.
And it is equally true, he is not a Christian that is one outwardly only, nor is that Baptism sufficient that is only upon the Flesh.
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Be not deceived, God is not mocked; God will render to Men according to their Works.
Be not deceived, God is not mocked; God will render to Men according to their Works.
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3. They who take any part of Religion for the whole, are none of Christ's Friends.
3. They who take any part of Religion for the Whole, Are none of Christ's Friends.
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Some are sober, and sober only;
some Are Sobrium, and Sobrium only;
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and some are sober, and morally righteous, and make a great Figure in a debauch'd Generation:
and Some Are Sobrium, and morally righteous, and make a great Figure in a debauched Generation:
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but they are not sober, and righteous, and godly. Such partial Christians will not be favoured by the impartial Judg:
but they Are not Sobrium, and righteous, and godly. Such partial Christians will not be favoured by the impartial Judge:
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he respects none but them that have a sincere Respect to all his Commands. Almost Christians can be but almost happy:
he respects none but them that have a sincere Respect to all his Commands. Almost Christians can be but almost happy:
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And they that are not far from the Kingdom of God, if they advance no farther in Religion, will have their Portion with Hypocrites.
And they that Are not Far from the Kingdom of God, if they advance no farther in Religion, will have their Portion with Hypocrites.
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Secondly, The other Question is, Who are the Friends of Christ? And the Answer is, They that sincerely keep his Commands.Secondly, The other Question is, Who Are the Friends of christ? And the Answer is, They that sincerely keep his Commands.
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He that hath my Commands, and keeps them, he it is that loves me, and I will love him, John 14.21. He that hath my Commands, and keeps them, he it is that loves me, and I will love him, John 14.21.
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They also that delight in the Ordinances of his Worship, and love his People, and Interest,
They also that delight in the Ordinances of his Worship, and love his People, and Interest,
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and his Appearing, saying, Come, Lord Jesus, come quickly;
and his Appearing, saying, Come, Lord jesus, come quickly;
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who live by the Faith of the Son of God, and desire to know nothing comparatively but Christ and him crucified, counting all things Loss for the Excellency of the knowledg of Christ:
who live by the Faith of the Son of God, and desire to know nothing comparatively but christ and him Crucified, counting all things Loss for the Excellency of the knowledge of christ:
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And they that imitate him in living a holy Life; these, and these only, are the Redeemer's Friends.
And they that imitate him in living a holy Life; these, and these only, Are the Redeemer's Friends.
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The rest are as yet his Enemies, and will not that he should reign over them.
The rest Are as yet his Enemies, and will not that he should Reign over them.
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And now let us inquire diligently of which Number we are, whether Friends or Enemies to Christ? It is time to make this Scrutiny:
And now let us inquire diligently of which Number we Are, whither Friends or Enemies to christ? It is time to make this Scrutiny:
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Death is coming, the pale Messenger is on his way, and drawing near. The Funerals which we frequently attend, are a loud Warning of our approaching Change.
Death is coming, the pale Messenger is on his Way, and drawing near. The Funerals which we frequently attend, Are a loud Warning of our approaching Change.
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And if a little Time will launch us into an Eternity, 'tis Wisdom to obtain the Resolution of this Question speedily,
And if a little Time will launch us into an Eternity, it's Wisdom to obtain the Resolution of this Question speedily,
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whether we are the Friends of Christ or not?
whither we Are the Friends of christ or not?
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And now having discoursed the Observations from the Text, and directed the Improvement of them, that which remains, is to accommodate the Words of the Text more particularly to our solemn Occasion,
And now having discoursed the Observations from the Text, and directed the Improvement of them, that which remains, is to accommodate the Words of the Text more particularly to our solemn Occasion,
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and to our deceased Brother and Friend. And, 1. Our Friend, and our Lord's Friend, sleeps, or plainly speaking, is dead;
and to our deceased Brother and Friend. And, 1. Our Friend, and our Lord's Friend, sleeps, or plainly speaking, is dead;
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but it is qualified and softned to him and his Friends: his Death is but as a Sleep;
but it is qualified and softened to him and his Friends: his Death is but as a Sleep;
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he sleeps in Jesus, and will awake again, and put on Immortality. 2. Our Friend sleeps;
he sleeps in jesus, and will awake again, and put on Immortality. 2. Our Friend sleeps;
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he was not priviledg'd from dying: Neither his Parts;
he was not privileged from dying: Neither his Parts;
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nor Graces, nor his Knowledg and Learning, nor his Usefulness, and Endearedness to his Relations and Acquaintance,
nor Graces, nor his Knowledge and Learning, nor his Usefulness, and Endearedness to his Relations and Acquaintance,
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nor yet the Love and Prayers of his Friends, could exempt him from the Stroke of Death.
nor yet the Love and Prayers of his Friends, could exempt him from the Stroke of Death.
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God had set him his Bounds of being active and patient. He hath served his Generation by the Will of God, and is fallen asleep.
God had Set him his Bounds of being active and patient. He hath served his Generation by the Will of God, and is fallen asleep.
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3. Our Friend, and a Friend of no ordinary Character, sleeps in the Arms of Death,
3. Our Friend, and a Friend of no ordinary Character, sleeps in the Arms of Death,
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and better, in the Bosom of Christ:
and better, in the Bosom of christ:
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A Citizen of no mean City, the Heavenly Jerusalem; a Man of no common Qualifications, eminent in Parts, in Learning, and in Piety;
A Citizen of no mean city, the Heavenly Jerusalem; a Man of no Common Qualifications, eminent in Parts, in Learning, and in Piety;
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not of the Laodicean Temper, nor of the Sardian Complexion, but strictly holy, and having a Zeal for God and Religion, (the despighted thing in this crooked Generation) great in Wisdom, Prudential, of much Moderation, abounding in Charity, a Lover of God and Men, full of Faith,
not of the Laodicean Temper, nor of the Sardian Complexion, but strictly holy, and having a Zeal for God and Religion, (the despited thing in this crooked Generation) great in Wisdom, Prudential, of much Moderation, abounding in Charity, a Lover of God and Men, full of Faith,
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and of the Holy Ghost, full of Almsdeeds, filled with great Measures of Grace from the Fulness of Christ;
and of the Holy Ghost, full of Almsdeeds, filled with great Measures of Grace from the Fullness of christ;
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one that had a clear Head, and a warm Heart; who understood and lived the Gospel;
one that had a clear Head, and a warm Heart; who understood and lived the Gospel;
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a Pattern of Goodness, a Blessing to his Acquaintance, and an Ornament to his Family. All this he was in his Life and Health;
a Pattern of goodness, a Blessing to his Acquaintance, and an Ornament to his Family. All this he was in his Life and Health;
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and in his Sickness these things were very considerable in him.
and in his Sickness these things were very considerable in him.
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God made him exemplary in Patience, filled him with Peace, and rendred him a mighty Pattern of the most eminent and most desirable things under Heaven, i. e. a longing for Death, not merely to be delivered from an Unease,
God made him exemplary in Patience, filled him with Peace, and rendered him a mighty Pattern of the most eminent and most desirable things under Heaven, i. e. a longing for Death, not merely to be Delivered from an Unease,
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but upon the hope of passing into everlasting Rest and Joy. He waited for Death, as Sisera 's Mother for him, Judg. 5.28.
but upon the hope of passing into everlasting Rest and Joy. He waited for Death, as Sisera is Mother for him, Judges 5.28.
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saying, Why is his Chariot so long incoming? Why tarry the Wheels of his Chariots?
saying, Why is his Chariot so long incoming? Why tarry the Wheels of his Chariots?
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4. Our Friend sleeps, a Friend in no ordinary Station, a Minister of the Everlasting Gospel of the Blessed God;
4. Our Friend sleeps, a Friend in no ordinary Station, a Minister of the Everlasting Gospel of the Blessed God;
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a Steward of the sacred Mysteries; one of Heaven's Heraulds; an Ambassador for Christ; a careful Shepherd; a faithful Watchman; a Preacher of Righteousness;
a Steward of the sacred Mysteres; one of Heaven's Heralds; an Ambassador for christ; a careful Shepherd; a faithful Watchman; a Preacher of Righteousness;
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and in preaching, clear, judicious, fervent; driving the blessed Design of promoting both Faith and Godliness;
and in preaching, clear, judicious, fervent; driving the blessed Design of promoting both Faith and Godliness;
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and able Minister of the New Testament. And in this Province he shined very openly, while Laws permitted him;
and able Minister of the New Testament. And in this Province he shined very openly, while Laws permitted him;
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and when that Protection failed, this Light was unhappily obscured from publick View; I say, unhappily;
and when that Protection failed, this Light was unhappily obscured from public View; I say, unhappily;
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for it had been alone worth an Act of Comprehension, to have included this one so valuable a Man.
for it had been alone worth an Act of Comprehension, to have included this one so valuable a Man.
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What shall I more say? He was worthy (God made him so) of his Name and Family, (a Family that hath had an eminent Share of Piety, Learning and Ingenuity) worthy of the Friendship of all that knew him,
What shall I more say? He was worthy (God made him so) of his Name and Family, (a Family that hath had an eminent Share of Piety, Learning and Ingenuity) worthy of the Friendship of all that knew him,
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and knew the Value of Goodness, mixed with Parts and Erudition.
and knew thee Valve of goodness, mixed with Parts and Erudition.
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And may there be now an Elisha for the Spirit of this Prophet to rest upon, among the Sons of the Prophets.
And may there be now an Elisha for the Spirit of this Prophet to rest upon, among the Sons of the prophets.
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Such was our Friend that sleeps, whose Faith, Holiness and Patience, Love and Zeal, let us follow;
Such was our Friend that sleeps, whose Faith, Holiness and Patience, Love and Zeal, let us follow;
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that as he did, we may live and die in the Lord, and may with him, living and dying, be found among the Friends of Christ, our blessed, glorious and merciful Redeemer. FINIS.
that as he did, we may live and die in the Lord, and may with him, living and dying, be found among the Friends of christ, our blessed, glorious and merciful Redeemer. FINIS.
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