The vanitie of man, in his best estate a sermon preached at St. Maries in Nottingham, March 18. 1657. at the funeral of the honourable Francis Pierepont, Esq; third son to the right honourable Robert late Earl of Kingston. By William Reynolds, M.A. minister of the Gospel at St. Maries in Nottingham.
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WE read the Prophet David, in the second and third verses of this Psalm, e're he breaks forth into that Speech, of which our Text is a part, saying, that his sorrow was stirred,
WE read the Prophet David, in the second and third Verses of this Psalm, ever he breaks forth into that Speech, of which our Text is a part, saying, that his sorrow was stirred,
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In like manner before I speak to my Text, I must needs crave leave to tell you, that upon the sight of this great Assembly, congregated to solemnize the Funeral Rites of that truly Honourable Person deceased, I find my sorrow stirred,
In like manner before I speak to my Text, I must needs crave leave to tell you, that upon the sighed of this great Assembly, congregated to solemnize the Funeral Rites of that truly Honourable Person deceased, I find my sorrow stirred,
and what are a few weeks, moneths, nay, I may adde years, to wear out those deep impressions, which the loss of a Personage of so much honour and worth hath made upon the minds of many amongst us?
and what Are a few weeks, months, nay, I may add Years, to wear out those deep impressions, which the loss of a Personage of so much honour and worth hath made upon the minds of many among us?
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My beloved, It is very well known to the most of you, that it hath neither been mine, nor my fellowlabourers practice, during those seven years, which now within some very few dayes, we have laboured in the word and doctrine among you, either to Preface,
My Beloved, It is very well known to the most of you, that it hath neither been mine, nor my fellowlabourers practice, during those seven Years, which now within Some very few days, we have laboured in the word and Doctrine among you, either to Preface,
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as also what we sind to be practised amongst the Antients: who as a present Divine in our Nation hath observed, did ofttimes mingle the prayses of their dead friends, with their sorrowful mournings over them.
as also what we sind to be practised among the Ancients: who as a present Divine in our nation hath observed, did ofttimes mingle the praises of their dead Friends, with their sorrowful mournings over them.
and censure, hath been the Golden commendations that some have bestowed upon worth-less Persons. But I perswade my self, that the eminency of worth and merit, which was so resplendent in that Honourable Person whose Funeral rites we now solemnize, will cause, that I should rather incurre your Ceusure, by my silencing the due Character that may be given of him,
and censure, hath been the Golden commendations that Some have bestowed upon worthless Persons. But I persuade my self, that the eminency of worth and merit, which was so resplendent in that Honourable Person whose Funeral Rites we now solemnize, will cause, that I should rather incur your Ceusure, by my silencing the due Character that may be given of him,
albeit I might (having the warrant of a very good Testimony, and the witness of some present, to whom the whole of his conversation hath been very well known) safely say this of him, in reference to that part of his life, which was unknown to me;
albeit I might (having the warrant of a very good Testimony, and the witness of Some present, to whom the Whole of his Conversation hath been very well known) safely say this of him, in Referente to that part of his life, which was unknown to me;
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but that his humility, modesty, frugality, and dutiful obsequiousness to his Noble Parents, was such as is rarely parallel'd in a Person of his Birth and quality.
but that his humility, modesty, frugality, and dutiful obsequiousness to his Noble Parents, was such as is rarely paralleled in a Person of his Birth and quality.
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But I shall pass these things, and divers others I might mention, as the speaking to that Antient and Noble Family, of which he was a Branch, this being better known to many amongst you,
But I shall pass these things, and diverse Others I might mention, as the speaking to that Ancient and Noble Family, of which he was a Branch, this being better known to many among you,
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And I have met with what Basil observed in the praise of Gordius the Martyr. It is the Custom of the world (said he) when they would praise a man to speak of his Family, to derive his Pedigree through many descents, to open unto all his Education, parts,
And I have met with what Basil observed in the praise of Gordius the Martyr. It is the Custom of the world (said he) when they would praise a man to speak of his Family, to derive his Pedigree through many descents, to open unto all his Education, parts,
The brief Character I shall give of him, (for I must be brief in all that I have to deliver) shall be only in such things, which my personal knowledge,
The brief Character I shall give of him, (for I must be brief in all that I have to deliver) shall be only in such things, which my personal knowledge,
but also on the Week-dayes at both the Lectures. Secondly, his constant frequenting the Sacrament of the Lords-Supper, in its monethly administration amongst us.
but also on the Weekdays At both the Lectures. Secondly, his constant frequenting the Sacrament of the Lord's supper, in its monthly administration among us.
I may safely say, that for these six years last past, wherein we of this Congregation have been privileged with the enjoyment of this Ordinance, I do not remember, that when he was in Town,
I may safely say, that for these six Years last passed, wherein we of this Congregation have been privileged with the enjoyment of this Ordinance, I do not Remember, that when he was in Town,
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of which he was not only an useful, and honourable member, but was pleased also to act as an officer, humbly condescending herein, to joyn himself with persons far inferiour to himself, in rank, and quality.
of which he was not only an useful, and honourable member, but was pleased also to act as an officer, humbly condescending herein, to join himself with Persons Far inferior to himself, in rank, and quality.
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Surely he accounted well of them, as the hearty welcome he gave them to his own house, his friendly going to their houses, his constant attendance upon, free,
Surely he accounted well of them, as the hearty welcome he gave them to his own house, his friendly going to their houses, his constant attendance upon, free,
but unto the faithful, and conscientious discharge of their work, and office, that worthy speech of his, which was oft heard uttered by him, bears witness;
but unto the faithful, and conscientious discharge of their work, and office, that worthy speech of his, which was oft herd uttered by him, bears witness;
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And as I have thus glanced at some commendable practices in him relating to Religion, so should I speak distinctly to each moral virtue that was resplendent in him, I should exceed the limits of the time which is allotted to this part of the Solemnity;
And as I have thus glanced At Some commendable practices in him relating to Religion, so should I speak distinctly to each moral virtue that was resplendent in him, I should exceed the Limits of the time which is allotted to this part of the Solemnity;
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This truly Honourable person whom we now commemorate, was most punctually and exactly righteous in all his civil transactions, tenderly mercifull and compastionate towards decayed Debtors and Tenants;
This truly Honourable person whom we now commemorate, was most punctually and exactly righteous in all his civil transactions, tenderly merciful and compastionate towards decayed Debtors and Tenants;
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And in the last place, I must not forget his Charitie to the poor. Indeed by Will and Testament there is little done, he being surprized with the suddenness of his sickness and death:
And in the last place, I must not forget his Charity to the poor. Indeed by Will and Testament there is little done, he being surprised with the suddenness of his sickness and death:
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Besides the constant relief the poor had at his Gate, and his liberal annual pension to a poor Scholar in the Ʋniversity, and to some others that had been in the relation of Servants to himself and Noble Father; he did some years before his death settle by Deed 12. pound per Annum for ever upon the Almeshouses founded by Mr. Hanly.
Beside the constant relief the poor had At his Gate, and his liberal annual pension to a poor Scholar in the Ʋniversity, and to Some Others that had been in the Relation of Servants to himself and Noble Father; he did Some Years before his death settle by Deed 12. pound per Annum for ever upon the Almshouses founded by Mr. Hanly.
These things being so well known, have we not great cause to mourn over the loss we have susteined in and by his death? The honourable Widdow hath lost a most tender Husband, the Orphan'd Children a loving and indulgent Father, the Servants of the Family a mild, prudent,
These things being so well known, have we not great cause to mourn over the loss we have sustained in and by his death? The honourable Widow hath lost a most tender Husband, the Orphaned Children a loving and indulgent Father, the Servants of the Family a mild, prudent,
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We especially, whom God hath called to this place, who came hither upon his, together with some others of the chief of the Parish, special invitation, set down here (after mutual knowlege obtained one of another) upon the publick declaration of his,
We especially, whom God hath called to this place, who Come hither upon his, together with Some Others of the chief of the Parish, special invitation, Set down Here (After mutual knowledge obtained one of Another) upon the public declaration of his,
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and been succesfully carryed through the many difficulties that usually attend endeavors after Reformation in the administration of Gospel-Ordinances, through his (under God) special countenance, encouragement and active concurrence with us:
and been successfully carried through the many difficulties that usually attend endeavors After Reformation in the administration of Gospel ordinances, through his (under God) special countenance, encouragement and active concurrence with us:
The sense and experience of which mercy from God to us, and choice Service which this great and publick good Man did the Gospel, hath caused many thanksgivings unto God, much heightned the deserved honourable esteem which we with the whole Church of God amongst us had of him, made us highly to prize,
The sense and experience of which mercy from God to us, and choice Service which this great and public good Man did the Gospel, hath caused many thanksgivings unto God, much heightened the deserved honourable esteem which we with the Whole Church of God among us had of him, made us highly to prize,
WE may fitly begin our discourse upon this Text, with that gracious Apophethegm a• rather divine Oracle, wherewith Solomon that Kingly and royal Preacher begun his sacred retractations, (so some have styled his book of Ecclesiastes ) saying, vanity of vanities, vanity of vanities, all is vanity.
WE may fitly begin our discourse upon this Text, with that gracious Apophethegm a• rather divine Oracle, wherewith Solomon that Kingly and royal Preacher begun his sacred retractations, (so Some have styled his book of Ecclesiastes) saying, vanity of vanities, vanity of vanities, all is vanity.
by the ingemination and redoubling of the same word and Phrase, the Preacher doth at once both confirm the judgement in the certainty of the fundamental truth he layeth down,
by the ingemination and redoubling of the same word and Phrase, the Preacher does At once both confirm the judgement in the certainty of the fundamental truth he Layeth down,
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but which is worse, they are vexation of Spirit, apt to bring much affliction and trouble upon the heart of him who is too earnestly conversant about them:
but which is Worse, they Are vexation of Spirit, apt to bring much affliction and trouble upon the heart of him who is too earnestly conversant about them:
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And this he delivers as the result of all that his search and enquiry which by Wisdome, that is, by his very best skill, he made into the causes and effects of all things, that have a being and are done under the Heaven:
And this he delivers as the result of all that his search and enquiry which by Wisdom, that is, by his very best skill, he made into the Causes and effects of all things, that have a being and Are done under the Heaven:
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as each particular is comprehended in the general, and each part and parcel in the whole. Solomon tels us, that all the works that are wrought under the Sun are vanity, and David singles out one of the works,
as each particular is comprehended in the general, and each part and parcel in the Whole. Solomon tells us, that all the works that Are wrought under the Sun Are vanity, and David singles out one of the works,
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but indeed the chiefest and topmost of all the rest, and instanceth in this, when considered and beheld by us in the compleatest outward form and natural perfection of it,
but indeed the chiefest and topmost of all the rest, and Instanceth in this, when considered and beheld by us in the compleatest outward from and natural perfection of it,
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The Text may not be unfitly stiled fallen mans Portraiture, and lively image and representation; and this is such a curious and exact peece of workmanship as cannot be paralleld;
The Text may not be unfitly styled fallen men Portraiture, and lively image and representation; and this is such a curious and exact piece of workmanship as cannot be paralleled;
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the most exquisite Limners that ever we heard or read of, could never give us the draught and portraiture of the Mind and Soul of man in its inward motions and operations;
the most exquisite Limners that ever we herd or read of, could never give us the draught and portraiture of the Mind and Soul of man in its inward motions and operations;
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the word properly signifies Stans, it commeth from the Hebrew root which signifieth Stetit; and it is rendered by sundry constitutus, as Piscator, Tremelius, and others: Tremelius renders the words;
the word properly signifies Stans, it comes from the Hebrew root which signifies Stetit; and it is rendered by sundry Constituted, as Piscator, Tremelius, and Others: Tremelius renders the words;
thus, Profecto omnimodae vanitas omnis homo, quantumvis constitutus maxime: Surely every man is all manner of vanity, albeit he be never so well setled, and constituted.
thus, Profecto omnimodae vanitas omnis homo, However much Constituted maxim: Surely every man is all manner of vanity, albeit he be never so well settled, and constituted.
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The second thing observable is the Predicate, or that which is spoken, and affirmed of this Subject: and that is, that he is vanity, yea, altogether vanity,
The second thing observable is the Predicate, or that which is spoken, and affirmed of this Subject: and that is, that he is vanity, yea, altogether vanity,
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which Saint James saith, appeareth for a little while, and then vanisheth away, Cap. 4.14. He is altogether vanity, Kol Hebel Kol Adam; NONLATINALPHABET universae vanitas omnis homo;
which Saint James Says, appears for a little while, and then Vanishes away, Cap. 4.14. He is altogether vanity, Kol Hebel Kol Adam; Universae vanitas omnis homo;
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sic { que } homo evadit compendium omnium vanitatum quae in creaturis extant, &c. that is, he is the sinck and center of all the vanities in the world;
sic { que } homo evadit compendium omnium Vanitatum Quae in Creaturis extant, etc. that is, he is the sink and centre of all the vanities in the world;
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which if in any place it be more than a bare Musical Note, and pointeth at some extraordinary matter, calling for more than ordinary attention, it may be looked upon as so used here.
which if in any place it be more than a bore Musical Note, and pointeth At Some extraordinary matter, calling for more than ordinary attention, it may be looked upon as so used Here.
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The matter whereunto it is affixed, being of such unquestionable certainty, of such great importance, and there be such a natural unaptness in every of us, to give Credit to, or take notice of it;
The matter whereunto it is affixed, being of such unquestionable certainty, of such great importance, and there be such a natural unaptness in every of us, to give Credit to, or take notice of it;
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Thus we have for brevity sake, given you both the parts of the Text, and sense of the terms together, you see that every word in the Text hath its weight;
Thus we have for brevity sake, given you both the parts of the Text, and sense of the terms together, you see that every word in the Text hath its weight;
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yea, when he is in the height, perfection, and accomplishment of all Creature-comforts, when standing on his tiptoes, when in his best beauty, and bravery;
yea, when he is in the height, perfection, and accomplishment of all Creature comforts, when standing on his tiptoes, when in his best beauty, and bravery;
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what is he then? not (saith one) only a mixt creature, a compound of folly and wisdom, weakness and strength, light and darkness, flesh and spirit, beauty and deformity, substance:
what is he then? not (Says one) only a mixed creature, a compound of folly and Wisdom, weakness and strength, Light and darkness, Flesh and Spirit, beauty and deformity, substance:
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Man is like to vanity, in the Hebrew it is Adam is like to Abel, now Abel, as I told you before, signifies vanity, and it is sometimes put to express an Idol, as Jerem. 2.5.
Man is like to vanity, in the Hebrew it is Adam is like to Abel, now Abel, as I told you before, signifies vanity, and it is sometime put to express an Idol, as Jeremiah 2.5.
or the like, these will the least answer our expectations, and fulfill our hopes; nay, they will prove a lye to us, they will deceive us. Hence David thus exhorteth:
or the like, these will the least answer our Expectations, and fulfil our hope's; nay, they will prove a lie to us, they will deceive us. Hence David thus exhorteth:
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Put not your trust in Princes, nor in the Son of Man, in whom there is no help, his breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth, in that very day his thoughts perish, Psalm 146.3, 4. There are many as Solomon saith, who seek the Princes favour,
Put not your trust in Princes, nor in the Son of Man, in whom there is no help, his breath Goes forth, he returns to his earth, in that very day his thoughts perish, Psalm 146.3, 4. There Are many as Solomon Says, who seek the Princes favour,
and oh if they can but obtain it, they think they are made persons: but what are Princes? are they any other than Sons of men? and being Sons of men, what help is there in them? because their breath goeth forth,
and o if they can but obtain it, they think they Are made Persons: but what Are Princes? Are they any other than Sons of men? and being Sons of men, what help is there in them? Because their breath Goes forth,
and they turn again to their earth, and then their thoughts perish, their thoughts, ad alios benefaciendos, as Abon-Ezra expoundeth it, of doing thee and others good, these fall to the ground.
and they turn again to their earth, and then their thoughts perish, their thoughts, and Alioth benefaciendos, as Abon-Ezra expoundeth it, of doing thee and Others good, these fallen to the ground.
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To what hath been said, we may add, that God in Scripture, doth not only speak of single persons, that they are vanity, but also of Nations; and not only of this,
To what hath been said, we may add, that God in Scripture, does not only speak of single Persons, that they Are vanity, but also of nations; and not only of this,
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we need not, saith the same Authour, stand to enlarge upon one parcel of his dismeans, namely, that which they call Paradice, sith the whole both of Sea and Land,
we need not, Says the same Author, stand to enlarge upon one parcel of his dismeans, namely, that which they call Paradise, sith the Whole both of Sea and Land,
When therefore it is said, that Surely every man in his best estate is altogether vanity, by best estate in the Text, is not meant mans estate of Innocency; had man persisted in that, he should not have known what vanity meant;
When Therefore it is said, that Surely every man in his best estate is altogether vanity, by best estate in the Text, is not meant men estate of Innocency; had man persisted in that, he should not have known what vanity meant;
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and far better than that which is intended in the Text. This estate of regenerary, is a spiritual estate, consisting in spiritual graces, and privileges.
and Far better than that which is intended in the Text. This estate of regenerary, is a spiritual estate, consisting in spiritual graces, and privileges.
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yea, his person, as it is subject to death, may be said to be vanity: but his spiritual estate, this you have heard, is firm, everlasting, and that fadeth not away;
yea, his person, as it is Subject to death, may be said to be vanity: but his spiritual estate, this you have herd, is firm, everlasting, and that fades not away;
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whereas one that is no more but a man, but a meer child of the first Adam, both he and his best estate be it whatsoever it may be, is altogether vanity.
whereas one that is no more but a man, but a mere child of the First Adam, both he and his best estate be it whatsoever it may be, is altogether vanity.
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Thirdly, by mans best estate, as is not meant his estate of Innocency, nor his estate of Regeneracy: so much less his estate of Glory; this is the best estate of all. This is better than the estate of Regenerary; because though in that be the truth of grace,
Thirdly, by men best estate, as is not meant his estate of Innocency, nor his estate of Regeneracy: so much less his estate of Glory; this is the best estate of all. This is better than the estate of Regenerary; Because though in that be the truth of grace,
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Secondly, as man is vanity in his best natural estate, so also in his best moral estate: that is, take him when his natural parts are brought to the greatest height that Art and diligence can bring them unto:
Secondly, as man is vanity in his best natural estate, so also in his best moral estate: that is, take him when his natural parts Are brought to the greatest height that Art and diligence can bring them unto:
Thirdly, man, yea every man is vanitie in his best Civil Estate. By this I understand man when he hath attained to great riches, to great honour, to great power and authority in the world:
Thirdly, man, yea every man is vanity in his best Civil Estate. By this I understand man when he hath attained to great riches, to great honour, to great power and Authority in the world:
and all which they, when enjoyed in the greatest plenty and abundance imaginable, do furnish and accommodate us with? you may read what Judgement Solomon after his large experience passeth hereupon.
and all which they, when enjoyed in the greatest plenty and abundance imaginable, do furnish and accommodate us with? you may read what Judgement Solomon After his large experience passes hereupon.
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As the rich man cannot by the multitude of his riches by any means redeem the life of his friend and brother from death, so as that he should still live for ever,
As the rich man cannot by the multitude of his riches by any means Redeem the life of his friend and brother from death, so as that he should still live for ever,
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Secondly as the richest man, so the Honourablest person is also altogether vanity: yea indeed the higher any person is in honour, he is but vanity in a greater degree.
Secondly as the Richest man, so the Most honorable person is also altogether vanity: yea indeed the higher any person is in honour, he is but vanity in a greater degree.
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Men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie, to be laid in the ballance, they are altogether lighter than vanity, Psal. 62.9. and in Psal. 49.12. man being in honour abideth not, he is like the beast that perish•th.
Men of low degree Are vanity, and men of high degree Are a lie, to be laid in the balance, they Are altogether lighter than vanity, Psalm 62.9. and in Psalm 49.12. man being in honour Abideth not, he is like the beast that perish•th.
If a Prince, his breath is but in his nostrils, and he is equally if not more subject to Death than the meanest Pea•ant. The mortal Sythe (saith one) is Master of the roy•l Septer,
If a Prince, his breath is but in his nostrils, and he is equally if not more Subject to Death than the Meanest Pea•ant. The Mortal Sith (Says one) is Master of the roy•l Scepter,
Thus we have shewed you what that best estate of man is here spoken of in the Text. It is not understood of mans estate in Innocency; not of his estate in Regeneracy; much less of his estate in Glory: But of mans most flourishing and prosperous estate in the World,
Thus we have showed you what that best estate of man is Here spoken of in the Text. It is not understood of men estate in Innocency; not of his estate in Regeneracy; much less of his estate in Glory: But of men most flourishing and prosperous estate in the World,
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namely of his best natural, moral, and civil estate. Thus saith the Prophet Isaiah Cap. 40.6. All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof as the flower in the field.
namely of his best natural, moral, and civil estate. Thus Says the Prophet Isaiah Cap. 40.6. All Flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof as the flower in the field.
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Secondly man in his best estate is altogether vanity, in that he hath no permanency or stabilitie, but is continually subject to change and alteration.
Secondly man in his best estate is altogether vanity, in that he hath no permanency or stability, but is continually Subject to change and alteration.
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That which sets the glory of God highest in opposition to the vanity of the creature is, that with him there is no variableness, nor shadow of turning, James 1.17. now in opposition to this point of highest perfection in God, lieth the lowest point of the creatures vanity, namely, that in them is nothing but turning. 1 Cor. 7.31. The fashion of this World passeth away saith Paul, it is ever passing, never standeth at a stay;
That which sets the glory of God highest in opposition to the vanity of the creature is, that with him there is no variableness, nor shadow of turning, James 1.17. now in opposition to this point of highest perfection in God, lies the lowest point of the creatures vanity, namely, that in them is nothing but turning. 1 Cor. 7.31. The fashion of this World passes away Says Paul, it is ever passing, never Stands At a stay;
thus is man even when in his best estate: man that is born of a woman is of few dayes and full of trouble, he cometh forth as a flower and is outdown, Job 14.1, 2. he fleeth also as a shadow, and continneth not:
thus is man even when in his best estate: man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble, he comes forth as a flower and is outdown, Job 14.1, 2. he fleeth also as a shadow, and Containeth not:
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I might multiply many other particulars, but I tak it, that these two are here principally meant and intended by vanitie, of these the Prophet had been immediately before speaking, in the fourth and former part of the fifth verse of the Psalm.
I might multiply many other particulars, but I taken it, that these two Are Here principally meant and intended by vanity, of these the Prophet had been immediately before speaking, in the fourth and former part of the fifth verse of the Psalm.
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The Apostle tells us that it is sin that hath subjected the creature to vanity, Rom. 8.20. and saith the Preacher, Lo this have I found, that God created man upright, but they have sought many inventions, Eccles. 7.29. The nature of man at the first creation, before the lump was sowred with the leaven of sin, was full of glory and grace:
The Apostle tells us that it is since that hath subjected the creature to vanity, Rom. 8.20. and Says the Preacher, Lo this have I found, that God created man upright, but they have sought many Inventions, Eccles. 7.29. The nature of man At the First creation, before the lump was soured with the leaven of since, was full of glory and grace:
But alas man now, yea every man being become altogether sinfull, he thereby is made to be altogether vanity. We shall close with this, Man when he was in the glory of his Innocency subjected himself to sin and iniquitie, and therefore God hath now most righteously subjected all his glory to vanity.
But alas man now, yea every man being become altogether sinful, he thereby is made to be altogether vanity. We shall close with this, Man when he was in the glory of his Innocency subjected himself to sin and iniquity, and Therefore God hath now most righteously subjected all his glory to vanity.
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Is man, yea every man in his best estate altogether vanity? Then in the first place let us learn hence not to put our trust or place our considence in man, no not in any of the children of men, be their outward estate never so flourishing and prosperous in the world,
Is man, yea every man in his best estate altogether vanity? Then in the First place let us Learn hence not to put our trust or place our confidence in man, no not in any of the children of men, be their outward estate never so flourishing and prosperous in the world,
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What great means do divers in the world make to wind and insinuate themselves into the savour of such whom we call great ones? namely, such who are great in riches, high in honour,
What great means do diverse in the world make to wind and insinuate themselves into the savour of such whom we call great ones? namely, such who Are great in riches, high in honour,
and to compass this, how will they fawn and flatter, complye with and conform themselves unto the sinfull waies and extravagancies of great men? But consider seriously with your selves what David saith here in the Text, and then tell me,
and to compass this, how will they fawn and flatter, comply with and conform themselves unto the sinful ways and extravagancies of great men? But Consider seriously with your selves what David Says Here in the Text, and then tell me,
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nor in the Son of man, Isal. 146.34. in whom is no help, his breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth, in that very day his thoughts perish. Secondly.
nor in the Son of man, Isal 146.34. in whom is no help, his breath Goes forth, he returns to his earth, in that very day his thoughts perish. Secondly.
and of mans estate, when possessed with them, yet there is so much Sophistry, and deceivableness in the creature, that men are apt to think, that there is no greater felicity,
and of men estate, when possessed with them, yet there is so much Sophistry, and deceivableness in the creature, that men Are apt to think, that there is no greater felicity,
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hence they indulge covetous, and ambitious desires in their hearts, but to these, let me speak in the words of David, Psal. 4.2. O ye Sons of men, how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? and in the words of Solomon, Prov. 23.5.
hence they indulge covetous, and ambitious Desires in their hearts, but to these, let me speak in the words of David, Psalm 4.2. Oh you Sons of men, how long will you love vanity, and seek After leasing? and in the words of Solomon, Curae 23.5.
wilt thou set thine eyes, or as it is in the Hebrew, NONLATINALPHABET wilt thou cause thine eyes to fly upon that which is not? an Eagle will not catch flies, much less will she make a flight at nothing,
wilt thou Set thine eyes, or as it is in the Hebrew, wilt thou cause thine eyes to fly upon that which is not? an Eagl will not catch flies, much less will she make a flight At nothing,
when no game is sprung, and wilt thou make a flight with thy heart, (for the eye which Solomon chiefly intends, 'tis the eye of the soul) when nothing springs before thee,
when no game is sprung, and wilt thou make a flight with thy heart, (for the eye which Solomon chiefly intends, it's the eye of the soul) when nothing springs before thee,
many as likely to live as thou, are gone down into the grave; Caryllon Job. Death (as is well observed by one) doth not observe the Laws of nature, but the a•pointment of God. The Law of nature doth indeed set death at the greatest distance, from those that are young, strong,
many as likely to live as thou, Are gone down into the grave; Caryllon Job. Death (as is well observed by one) does not observe the Laws of nature, but the a•pointment of God. The Law of nature does indeed Set death At the greatest distance, from those that Are young, strong,
and healthful, and faith to death, go to the wrinkled face, dry bones, dry breasts, medle not with this young man, touch not this fair, and beautiful woman, he or she, is now in the prime of their time and dayes;
and healthful, and faith to death, go to the wrinkled face, dry bones, dry breasts, meddle not with this young man, touch not this fair, and beautiful woman, he or she, is now in the prime of their time and days;
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Oh but death will not receive these commands, death will not observe the Laws of nature, but the appointment of him, who is the Lord of nature: It is appointed for all men once to dye:
O but death will not receive these commands, death will not observe the Laws of nature, but the appointment of him, who is the Lord of nature: It is appointed for all men once to die:
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in some we may see many Images, and representations of death, dim eyes, palsie hands, trembling knees, stooping backs, in others we can see no sign of death, nothing that looks like death,
in Some we may see many Images, and representations of death, dim eyes, palsy hands, trembling knees, stooping backs, in Others we can see no Signen of death, nothing that looks like death,
but their countenances are fresh, their strength clear, their constitutions healthful, and the like, yet let such remember the words of our Text, that Surely every man in his best estate is altogether vanity.
but their countenances Are fresh, their strength clear, their constitutions healthful, and the like, yet let such Remember the words of our Text, that Surely every man in his best estate is altogether vanity.
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nevertheless man being in honour abideth not, he is like the beast that perisheth, this their way is their folly, Psal. 49.11, 12, 13. David himself was overtaken with this folly,
nevertheless man being in honour Abideth not, he is like the beast that Perishes, this their Way is their folly, Psalm 49.11, 12, 13. David himself was overtaken with this folly,
Alas God can as easily levell your Mountains, as the poor mans Mole-hill. How knowest thou but that God may say to thee as to that rich man in the Gospel, Thou fool this night thy Soul shall be required of thee Albeit you are rich, great,
Alas God can as Easily level your Mountains, as the poor men Molehill. How Knowest thou but that God may say to thee as to that rich man in the Gospel, Thou fool this night thy Soul shall be required of thee Albeit you Are rich, great,
as that men are apt to Deisie the•selves, in the reflexion of their own greatness. I might give you sundry instances of this, both out of sacred and profane History.
as that men Are apt to Deify the•selves, in the reflection of their own greatness. I might give you sundry instances of this, both out of sacred and profane History.
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And I have read of Alexander the great, that he perswaded himself, that he was the Son of Jupiter Hammon; And Sapores, Rex Regum frater solis & Lunae, particeps syderum, nec Deus est nec homo.
And I have read of Alexander the great, that he persuaded himself, that he was the Son of Jupiter Hammon; And Sapores, Rex Regum frater solis & Lunae, particeps syderum, nec Deus est nec homo.
Lastly, to close all, is every man in his best estate altogether vanity? then look out after a better estate than this which David calls mans best estate. This is but a natural estate: look thou after a spiritual estate: this but a worldly estate, look thou after an h•avenly estate: this but that which recommends you to men,
Lastly, to close all, is every man in his best estate altogether vanity? then look out After a better estate than this which David calls men best estate. This is but a natural estate: look thou After a spiritual estate: this but a worldly estate, look thou After an h•avenly estate: this but that which recommends you to men,
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look out after an estate of favour with God through Faith in Christ Jesus: this (my beloved) is not vanity, but solid substance: by thus doing, you shall have riches,
look out After an estate of favour with God through Faith in christ jesus: this (my Beloved) is not vanity, but solid substance: by thus doing, you shall have riches,
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Cum inanimis subjecit matationi, corruptioni; Cum animatis, alterationi, morti; Cum sensibilibus, laetitiae, maerori; Cum Angelis qui reliquerunt suum-domicilium, inconstantiae. Bithner in locum.
Cum inanimis subjecit matationi, corruptioni; Cum animatis, alterationi, morti; Cum sensibilibus, laetitiae, maerori; Cum Angels qui reliquerunt suum-domicilium, inconstantiae. Bithner in locum.
