Confirmation revived, and, Doom's-day books opened in two sermons, the one preach'd at Coventry before the Right Reverend Father in God, John, Lord Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, upon his first performance of confirmation in that city, June 23, 1662 : the other preach'd at Warwick before the Right Honourable the judges of Assize for that circuit upon the 2d of July next following / by John Riland.
THE Scripture, saith a Father, is like unto a large compleat City wherein are many stately houses, and every house has it's severall Door, and each Door it's proper Key, which alone can open it,
THE Scripture, Says a Father, is like unto a large complete city wherein Are many stately houses, and every house has it's several Door, and each Door it's proper Key, which alone can open it,
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Now, we all know this Book of Psalms to be one of the Goodliest Buildings in all this great City of God; and our business at present lying in this first Psalm, which is the Fore-gate, as it were, to the rest of this Harmonious Range, amongst those many Bunches of Keyes, which are brought by several Interpreters, to unlock the door of this one Verse, we that are yet sadly ignorant, God knows,
Now, we all know this Book of Psalms to be one of the Goodliest Buildings in all this great city of God; and our business At present lying in this First Psalm, which is the Foregate, as it were, to the rest of this Harmonious Range, among those many Bunches of Keys, which Are brought by several Interpreters, to unlock the door of this one Verse, we that Are yet sadly ignorant, God knows,
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and too much unacquainted with his Mysteries, (alas!) how shall we be ever able to find out the Right Key, whereby we might un-erringly follow the Recesses of God's Spirit in this Scripture,
and too much unacquainted with his Mysteres, (alas!) how shall we be ever able to find out the Right Key, whereby we might unerringly follow the Recesses of God's Spirit in this Scripture,
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whereabouts and in which sence is his brightest abode, and what may be the fullest and cleerest importance of the words now read unto you ▪ And he shall be like a tree, &c. The whole Psalm, as S. Hilary affirms, contains in it many Articles, and grand points, of the Christian Faith; Sacramentum Dei corporati docet, &c. It acquaints us with the mystery of Christ Incarnate, promises the ••mmunion of Saints in glory;
whereabouts and in which sense is his Brightest Abided, and what may be the Fullest and Clearest importance of the words now read unto you ▪ And he shall be like a tree, etc. The Whole Psalm, as S. Hilary affirms, contains in it many Articles, and grand points, of the Christian Faith; Sacramentum Dei corporati docet, etc. It acquaints us with the mystery of christ Incarnate, promises the ••mmunion of Saints in glory;
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Blessed is the man that hath not walked in the Counsel, &c. without which holiness (as 'tis there described in the two first Verses) non shall see the Lord.
Blessed is the man that hath not walked in the Counsel, etc. without which holiness (as it's there described in the two First Verses) non shall see the Lord.
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The Prophet sang unto his beloved a Song of his Vineyard; we, changing the note a little, must now deliver you a discourse of his Nursery, and Orchard; and why may not the Root and the Trunk, the sap and the leaf, the Bark and the Branch, be as serviceable in the Christian Church,
The Prophet sang unto his Beloved a Song of his Vineyard; we, changing the note a little, must now deliver you a discourse of his Nursery, and Orchard; and why may not the Root and the Trunk, the sap and the leaf, the Bark and the Branch, be as serviceable in the Christian Church,
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And had we but those Golden Pipes, and conveyances, no doubt, the Tree here in the Text would afford Spiritual Juyce in abundance, that might help to Maintain,
And had we but those Golden Pipes, and conveyances, no doubt, the Tree Here in the Text would afford Spiritual Juice in abundance, that might help to Maintain,
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Our employment here at this time is a Preaching, not a Planting Employment, unless so as S. Paul planted, and so as Apollos watered; and albeit our Saviour Christ was once content to be Mistaken for a Gardiner, [ she supposing him to be the Gardiner;
Our employment Here At this time is a Preaching, not a Planting Employment, unless so as S. Paul planted, and so as Apollos watered; and albeit our Saviour christ was once content to be Mistaken for a Gardener, [ she supposing him to be the Gardener;
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lest our discourse of this Tree should blossom it self to death, or run out too much into Leaves, and so quite forsake the Text, which tells us, that the Tree must not only bring forth leaves, but Fruit in his Season; therefore I say,
lest our discourse of this Tree should blossom it self to death, or run out too much into Leaves, and so quite forsake the Text, which tells us, that the Tree must not only bring forth leaves, but Fruit in his Season; Therefore I say,
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and that with some particular regard to the sacred business of this dayes Solemnity; and only as we goe, give observance to the simile, so far as may be applicable thereunto.
and that with Some particular regard to the sacred business of this days Solemnity; and only as we go, give observance to the simile, so Far as may be applicable thereunto.
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And how far that is, will soon appear in these following Propositions, which doe naturally grow here upon David 's Plantation: In speaking whereof, we'l omit the Bark and Bulk of the Letter, and move after the Sap and Juyce of the Spirit, according as we shall hear (as David did) any sound of Gods going in the Tops of the Trees. 2 Sam. 5. 24.
And how Far that is, will soon appear in these following Propositions, which do naturally grow Here upon David is Plantation: In speaking whereof, we'll omit the Bark and Bulk of the letter, and move After the Sap and Juice of the Spirit, according as we shall hear (as David did) any found of God's going in the Tops of the Trees. 2 Sam. 5. 24.
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yet if a Graff be well set, by Rivers of Waters, it may in time grow up to be a Tree, arrive to a well-rooted and Confirm'd steadiness in God's Paradise;
yet if a Graft be well Set, by rivers of Waters, it may in time grow up to be a Tree, arrive to a well-rooted and Confirmed steadiness in God's Paradise;
so this Confirmed standing is pre-requir'd unto, and must needs be attended with a Spiritual Fruit-bearing. A good Graff is like to make a good Tree, and a good Tree must bring forth good Fruit:
so this Confirmed standing is prerequired unto, and must needs be attended with a Spiritual Fruit bearing. A good Graff is like to make a good Tree, and a good Tree must bring forth good Fruit:
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If a Tree be planted by Rivers of Waters, 'tis not enough, that the Root still lyes sucking and Bibbing below, while the Lazy Bulk stands Idle above, and yields nothing,
If a Tree be planted by rivers of Waters, it's not enough, that the Root still lies sucking and Bibbing below, while the Lazy Bulk Stands Idle above, and yields nothing,
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a Tree set to such advantage, planted by the Rivers, 'tis expected it should be a Fruit-bearing tree. He shall be like a tree that brings forth his fruit. That's the second.
a Tree Set to such advantage, planted by the rivers, it's expected it should be a Fruit bearing tree. He shall be like a tree that brings forth his fruit. That's the second.
Thirdly, Christian Fruitfulness should alwaies be duely manifested in it's proper Seasonableness. Every tree, for the putting forth the fruit thereof, has it's peculiar Season. The Graff indeed must grow,
Thirdly, Christian Fruitfulness should always be duly manifested in it's proper Seasonableness. Every tree, for the putting forth the fruit thereof, has it's peculiar Season. The Graft indeed must grow,
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Fourthly, Spiritual Firmness, Fruitfulness, Seasonableness, all should be attended with an Undecaying Comeliness. This Tree should as well be beautifi'd with Leaves, as Burthened with fruit; as it is his own Fruit,
Fourthly, Spiritual Firmness, Fruitfulness, Seasonableness, all should be attended with an Undecaying Comeliness. This Tree should as well be beautified with Leaves, as Burdened with fruit; as it is his own Fruit,
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He shall be like a tree planted, &c. From the third General, our Spiritual Fructifying, we shall take notice, first, of the Proportion; secondly, of the Propriety; thirdly, of the Tempestivity thereof.
He shall be like a tree planted, etc. From the third General, our Spiritual Fructifying, we shall take notice, First, of the Proportion; secondly, of the Propriety; Thirdly, of the Tempestivity thereof.
'Twas the practice of Rufus, an old Philosopher, alwaies to begin with some Apotrepticall discourses to his Scholars, still disswading them from Philosophy, using that as a NONLATINALPHABET of the NONLATINALPHABET and the NONLATINALPHABET, the Ingenuous, and dis-ingenious, amongst them:
'Twas the practice of Rufus, an old Philosopher, always to begin with Some Apotrepticall discourses to his Scholars, still dissuading them from Philosophy, using that as a of the and the, the Ingenuous, and disingenuous, among them:
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Therefore, in the office of Baptism, our Church exhorts us to pray, that God would grant to these Children that thing which by nature they cannot have.
Therefore, in the office of Baptism, our Church exhorts us to pray, that God would grant to these Children that thing which by nature they cannot have.
then (and not till then) he expects to receive some good Grapes from it, Verse 2. Grace, indeed, may be engraffed upon the stock of Parentage, Advanc'd by Education, and good examples;
then (and not till then) he expects to receive Some good Grapes from it, Verse 2. Grace, indeed, may be engrafted upon the stock of Parentage, Advanced by Education, and good Examples;
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For the Kernel of the best fruit, if from a Crab-stock, some say, brings forth nothing but a Crab-tree, because the best stocks have still somewhat of a Natural Crabbishness within them;
For the Kernel of the best fruit, if from a Crab-stock, Some say, brings forth nothing but a Crab tree, Because the best stocks have still somewhat of a Natural Crabbishness within them;
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but what flowes immediately from those Fontinels of Nature : Others again are set forth and sent abroad to Nurse; such as are Engraffed into other stocks,
but what flows immediately from those Fontinels of Nature: Others again Are Set forth and sent abroad to Nurse; such as Are Engrafted into other stocks,
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Such are all true Christians, whose Souls are as weaned Children, whose nourishment comes not from Raw Earth, but from the Stock of the Cross, from Scriptures, Sacraments, Faith in Christs blood,
Such Are all true Christians, whose Souls Are as weaned Children, whose nourishment comes not from Raw Earth, but from the Stock of the Cross, from Scriptures, Sacraments, Faith in Christ blood,
these Later are like the fruit of the Vine, which Glads the heart of God and man, and has this one distinct property, the Earlier it is taken, the more Tastfull, and Pleasant it is.
these Later Are like the fruit of the Vine, which Glads the heart of God and man, and has this one distinct property, the Earlier it is taken, the more Tasteful, and Pleasant it is.
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For Christianity is not a mere Implanting; but a kind of Transplanting, whereby the Soul is taken out of Natures Nursery, and Removed into the Orchard,
For Christianity is not a mere Implanting; but a kind of Transplanting, whereby the Soul is taken out of Nature's Nursery, and Removed into the Orchard,
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and to let us know, what kind of Branch it is, and how it comes to Thrive so well, there he tells us in the 22 v. A little one shall become a thousand,
and to let us know, what kind of Branch it is, and how it comes to Thrive so well, there he tells us in the 22 v. A little one shall become a thousand,
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These thousands, and Ten thousands, this strong and mighty Nation of Christians, all (sure we are most of all) arose from these small ones, these little ones, these little little ones,
These thousands, and Ten thousands, this strong and mighty nation of Christians, all (sure we Are most of all) arose from these small ones, these little ones, these little little ones,
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These have Fill'd up the Companies of Saints; These have Recruited, and Compleated the Armies of Martyrs; ever since the first footing of Christianity, most of the Churches Additions have been made up of These Little ones, whereas your Great ones, those that choose the time of full-grown Christians for their implanting have never since the time aforesaid, come in any such considerable numbers : nor are they ever likely to doe so.
These have Filled up the Companies of Saints; These have Recruited, and Completed the Armies of Martyrs; ever since the First footing of Christianity, most of the Churches Additions have been made up of These Little ones, whereas your Great ones, those that choose the time of fullgrown Christians for their implanting have never since the time aforesaid, come in any such considerable numbers: nor Are they ever likely to do so.
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and made Fineish, in comparison of those ugly Outlandish looks, which at first it began withall:) however they may seem to have got the start of others, in some flashes of Zeal and Knowledge, with some little shewes of Outward Holiness;
and made Finish, in comparison of those ugly Outlandish looks, which At First it began withal:) however they may seem to have god the start of Others, in Some flashes of Zeal and Knowledge, with Some little shows of Outward Holiness;
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and more such as these, if lay'd in the other Ballance, I doubt, will weigh down all those Light flashes and Insubstantial shewes of a welpersonated Piety, which seem to Stuffe and Fill up the other Scale.
and more such as these, if laid in the other Balance, I doubt, will weigh down all those Light flashes and Insubstantial shows of a welpersonated Piety, which seem to Stuffe and Fill up the other Scale.
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For the Earliness of our Admission, (the subject now in hand) let us consider, our being Christians, is not only a Planting or Transplanting, both which bespeak the young,
For the Earliness of our Admission, (the Subject now in hand) let us Consider, our being Christians, is not only a Planting or Transplanting, both which bespeak the young,
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and yielding Tenderness of the thing so planted, or transplanted; but it also supposes a sacred kind of Engraffing: as our Church teaches us to say of Baptized Children, They are Graffed into the body of Christ's Congregation.
and yielding Tenderness of the thing so planted, or transplanted; but it also supposes a sacred kind of Engrafting: as our Church Teaches us to say of Baptised Children, They Are Graffed into the body of Christ's Congregation.
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if that Rule be true, that your choicest Fruit-trees are still Engraffed, the Psalmist here speaking of a Fruit-bearing tree, and that of the best sort, it must needs presuppose this Engraffing, and be thus resolved, viz. That this blessed big-grown Tree, in the Text here before us, was at first but a little tender Twig, graffed into such a Stock as was Planted by the Rivers of Waters, &c. And if so,
if that Rule be true, that your Choicest Fruit trees Are still Engrafted, the Psalmist Here speaking of a Fruit bearing tree, and that of the best sort, it must needs presuppose this Engrafting, and be thus resolved, viz. That this blessed big-grown Tree, in the Text Here before us, was At First but a little tender Twig, graffed into such a Stock as was Planted by the rivers of Waters, etc. And if so,
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but your lesser younger Springs of a span-long; according to that other Rule, which I am told of, that the least Twig that grow's on the Trees top, and looks Easterly, and first sees the Morning-Sun; such a one, qualified with all these combinations of Early circumstances, is absolutely the best for that purpose:
but your lesser younger Springs of a span-long; according to that other Rule, which I am told of, that the least Twig that grow's on the Trees top, and looks Easterly, and First sees the Morning-Sun; such a one, qualified with all these combinations of Early Circumstances, is absolutely the best for that purpose:
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For this, even that of Tertullian, Quid festinat innocens aetas, &c. His nice questioning, why it should be so, contains a solid Proof, that indeed it was so.
For this, even that of Tertullian, Quid Festinat Innocent Aetas, etc. His Nicaenae questioning, why it should be so, contains a solid Proof, that indeed it was so.
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but, whereas the Lord hath spoken by the mouth of his servant David, — Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in &c. Let us only turn that Promise into a Prayer,
but, whereas the Lord hath spoken by the Mouth of his servant David, — Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in etc. Let us only turn that Promise into a Prayer,
but still flourish in the Courts of that same House where at first they were planted: Which brings me to the third thing proposed, The Advantage of the place, in these words, — By the Rivers of Waters, — He shall be like a Tree &c. 3. As for the Hebrew here NONLATINALPHABET whether it be best rendred by Divisiones, as some: Decursus, as others:
but still flourish in the Courts of that same House where At First they were planted: Which brings me to the third thing proposed, The Advantage of the place, in these words, — By the rivers of Waters, — He shall be like a Tree etc. 3. As for the Hebrew Here whither it be best rendered by Divisions, as Some: Decursus, as Others:
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nor be Curious in the Enquiry, but content our selves to be like the Tree we speak of, Secus non Intus, stand by the Banks, not Plunge into the Bottome of these Waters.
nor be Curious in the Enquiry, but content our selves to be like the Tree we speak of, Secus non Intus, stand by the Banks, not Plunge into the Bottom of these Waters.
If Scriptures and Sacraments, with the unwearied workings and strivings of Gods blessed Spirit, if the former and later Rain of his preventing and assisting Graces, together with the continual droppings of all his Ordinances:
If Scriptures and Sacraments, with the unwearied workings and strivings of God's blessed Spirit, if the former and later Rain of his preventing and assisting Graces, together with the continual droppings of all his Ordinances:
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I say, if all these may pass for Rivers of Waters, (as the Word of God does frequently so call them) surely then our standing is so advantageous, and comfortable, that blessed be God, we have not wanted any of those Waters. However we have been to God, he has not been a Wilderness to us, Rivers of such waters Running through every street.
I say, if all these may pass for rivers of Waters, (as the Word of God does frequently so call them) surely then our standing is so advantageous, and comfortable, that blessed be God, we have not wanted any of those Waters. However we have been to God, he has not been a Wilderness to us, rivers of such waters Running through every street.
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Theophrastus cites it for an old saying, NONLATINALPHABET, 'tis the Season, not the Soyle; the Heavens, not the Earth that produces plenty, and abundance:
Theophrastus cites it for an old saying,, it's the Season, not the Soil; the Heavens, not the Earth that produces plenty, and abundance:
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which if like Davids, It cleaves to the Roof of the mouth and be Parch'd and Dry'd up for want of Moisture, so that the Lord doe's not Water it from his Chambers above, nor yet from his Cellars below; sure the Mower will nere fill his hand with That Harvest,
which if like Davids, It cleaves to the Roof of the Mouth and be Parched and Dried up for want of Moisture, so that the Lord doe's not Water it from his Chambers above, nor yet from his Cellars below; sure the Mower will never fill his hand with That Harvest,
To prevent which droughts and Barrennesses in spiritual concerns, the God of heaven is never wanting, the Bottles of Heaven are never Empty, Scriptures and Prayers, Sermons and Sacraments,
To prevent which droughts and barrennesses in spiritual concerns, the God of heaven is never wanting, the Bottles of Heaven Are never Empty, Scriptures and Prayers, Sermons and Sacraments,
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an holy Discipline and decent Ceremonies, Every lock of Christ is full of dew-drops, had we but the Hand of Faith, and due devotion, to Squeez and wring them.
an holy Discipline and decent Ceremonies, Every lock of christ is full of dew-drops, had we but the Hand of Faith, and due devotion, to Squeeze and wring them.
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When Solomon had made him Gardens and Orchards, at the very next Verse, saith he, I made me Pools of Water, &c. In like manner our Saviour Christ, in the 5th of Canticles, when he had styl'd the Church, An inclosed Garden; and an Orchard of Pomegranats, at the 12 and 13 Verses: presently at the 15 Verse, He calls himself, A Fountain of Gardens, A well of Living Waters;
When Solomon had made him Gardens and Orchards, At the very next Verse, Says he, I made me Pools of Water, etc. In like manner our Saviour christ, in the 5th of Canticles, when he had styled the Church, an enclosed Garden; and an Orchard of Pomegranates, At the 12 and 13 Verses: presently At the 15 Verse, He calls himself, A Fountain of Gardens, A well of Living Waters;
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But some kind of Biting there is by a Mad beast, that presently causes the Bitten party to be a NONLATINALPHABET, he dares not come nigh any water: And if any amongst us are yet affraid to come near the Publick Ordinances, our Sermons and Prayers, those wholsome stre•ms of Gods Church — Alas poor souls!
But Some kind of Biting there is by a Mad beast, that presently Causes the Bitten party to be a, he dares not come High any water: And if any among us Are yet afraid to come near the Public Ordinances, our Sermons and Prayers, those wholesome stre•ms of God's Church — Alas poor Souls!
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What saith the Prophet? — Ho, every one that thirsts, Come ye to the waters — Blessed be God, that we may come, and having hitherto Escaped those Bitings, — Blessed be God, that we dare come. What with a wholsom Catechism, to Water the Roots beneath, (and cherish the Foundations) what with whole showres of Sermons, still dropping upon the Branches above, we have had our share in these waters,
What Says the Prophet? — Ho, every one that thirsts, Come you to the waters — Blessed be God, that we may come, and having hitherto Escaped those Bitings, — Blessed be God, that we Dare come. What with a wholesome Catechism, to Water the Roots beneath, (and cherish the Foundations) what with Whole showers of Sermons, still dropping upon the Branches above, we have had our share in these waters,
and been like that Vineyard, of which God sayes, I will water it every moment. For, in the 68 Psal. v. 9. what is there spoken of the Lords own Inheritance, may be said of us, — Thou, O God, didst send a plentifull Rain — Thou didst confirm thine Inheritance when it was weary:
and been like that Vineyard, of which God Says, I will water it every moment. For, in the 68 Psalm v. 9. what is there spoken of the lords own Inheritance, may be said of us, — Thou, Oh God, didst send a plentiful Rain — Thou didst confirm thine Inheritance when it was weary:
and dawning of his Eye-sight, he lookt up, and beheld men as Trees. And blessed were the Eyes of a Blindish generation, whose eyes are yet but half-shut,
and dawning of his Eyesight, he looked up, and beheld men as Trees. And blessed were the Eyes of a Blindish generation, whose eyes Are yet but half-shut,
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and half-way open, if our beginnings to see might be hansel'd with such steady Objects, that with him we could behold men as Trees (not for their Stiffeness and unyeilding sturdiness (too much of that,
and halfway open, if our beginnings to see might be hanseled with such steady Objects, that with him we could behold men as Trees (not for their Stiffeness and unyielding sturdiness (too much of that,
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yet every Perverse man is not like this Tree; for (the more's the pity) such Trees as this have not of late grown so kindly upon our English ground, in which whole Forests of Natives, have only had this sad resemblance of a Tree, that the Heels and Arms have Triumph'd above, while the poor Head lay grovelling below.
yet every Perverse man is not like this Tree; for (the more's the pity) such Trees as this have not of late grown so kindly upon our English ground, in which Whole Forests of Natives, have only had this sad resemblance of a Tree, that the Heels and Arms have Triumphed above, while the poor Head lay groveling below.
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Behold here this holy Apostolical Rite of Confirmation, (after a long and sad Interruption (most justly due to our sins) now at last Restor'd into its Ancient Channel, through which it had run down from the first and best times (till of late) by an unbroken succession for many generations.
Behold Here this holy Apostolical Rite of Confirmation, (After a long and sad Interruption (most justly due to our Sins) now At last Restored into its Ancient Channel, through which it had run down from the First and best times (till of late) by an unbroken succession for many generations.
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yet 'tis the Bishops own hand, that renders us Complete and Authentick Christians, which is no otherwise then what S. Cyprian long before had said, speaking of being confirmed — A praepositis, Ecclesiae Dom. signacula consummantur.
yet it's the Bishops own hand, that renders us Complete and Authentic Christians, which is not otherwise then what S. Cyprian long before had said, speaking of being confirmed — A praepositis, Ecclesiae Dom. signacula consummantur.
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It is one of the admired Excellencies of Christs Government, that — Those that dwell in the Wilderness shall bow before him. Though the Wilderness to some may seem a Paradise; yet the most, I suppose, will say, that for this 20 Years long we have dwelt in a Wilderness, where we have not lived as Men, by, but as Wild-beasts upon one another.
It is one of the admired Excellencies of Christ Government, that — Those that dwell in the Wilderness shall bow before him. Though the Wilderness to Some may seem a Paradise; yet the most, I suppose, will say, that for this 20 years long we have dwelled in a Wilderness, where we have not lived as Men, by, but as Wild beasts upon one Another.
For such to come and bow before him, and be obedient to that Government, he has set over us, — This would be the Lords doing, and Marvailous in our Eyes.
For such to come and bow before him, and be obedient to that Government, he has Set over us, — This would be the lords doing, and Marvelous in our Eyes.
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Yet I tell you of a truth, Many good Souls (and O that my Soul were where they are!) many good Souls, I say, have desired to see one of these daies, and have not seen them;
Yet I tell you of a truth, Many good Souls (and Oh that my Soul were where they Are!) many good Souls, I say, have desired to see one of these days, and have not seen them;
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For the Solemnity whereof, (though I have not met with any, that write exactly of it) yet you may take a guess of it, by this description, viz. That it is an Ancient rite of the Church, whereby Baptized Persons of good Life, sound Faith,
For the Solemnity whereof, (though I have not met with any, that write exactly of it) yet you may take a guess of it, by this description, viz. That it is an Ancient rite of the Church, whereby Baptised Persons of good Life, found Faith,
after some satisfactory Discoveries of their knowledge, life, and belief, they make a Solemn and credible profession of their Faith; acknowledge, and renew their Baptismal Vow;
After Some satisfactory Discoveries of their knowledge, life, and belief, they make a Solemn and credible profession of their Faith; acknowledge, and renew their Baptismal Voelli;
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and so, by prayer and Imposition of hands, Spiritual strength is implored, and the said persons so admitted unto a Fuller Capacity of the Lords Supper,
and so, by prayer and Imposition of hands, Spiritual strength is implored, and the said Persons so admitted unto a Fuller Capacity of the lords Supper,
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For as * that Learned man affirms — Sub his tantum auspiciis, ad mensam Domini aspiramus — This alone gives us a right Conduct, and the most safe admission, to the Lord's Table.
For as * that Learned man affirms — Sub his Tantum auspiciis, ad Mensam Domini aspiramus — This alone gives us a right Conduct, and the most safe admission, to the Lord's Table.
First its Antiquity; for that, we may say of it, as Saint Paul of Timothy, — Let none despise thy youth — we meet with it often in the Acts of the Apostles, — Confirming the Souls of the Disciples, &c. Philip Baptizes,
First its Antiquity; for that, we may say of it, as Saint Paul of Timothy, — Let none despise thy youth — we meet with it often in the Acts of the Apostles, — Confirming the Souls of the Disciples, etc. Philip Baptizes,
and the Apostles came after and Confirm'd. And in that 6th Chap. to the Hebr. ver. 1, 2. there treating of the principles of Christ's doctrine, amongst the rest, presently after Baptism, we find mention of the laying on of hands: whereby it is not to be doubted but this Solemnity was signified;
and the Apostles Come After and Confirmed. And in that 6th Chap. to the Hebrew ver. 1, 2. there treating of the principles of Christ's Doctrine, among the rest, presently After Baptism, we find mention of the laying on of hands: whereby it is not to be doubted but this Solemnity was signified;
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Secondly, It's Sacredness, and Solemnity. Confirmation, in the Primitive style is known by the name of NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET, the complete Consummation of a Christian.
Secondly, It's Sacredness, and Solemnity. Confirmation, in the Primitive style is known by the name of and, the complete Consummation of a Christian.
Indeed for the esse of a Christian (as Schoolmen speak) we were Compleat by Baptism; but for the Bene esse, the Bettering of that being, it was ever thought that Confirmation was very requisite.
Indeed for the esse of a Christian (as Schoolmen speak) we were Complete by Baptism; but for the Bene esse, the Bettering of that being, it was ever Thought that Confirmation was very requisite.
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In short, so Sacred, and Solemn a Rite, this was ever held, that, so far as I can find, the Christian was not accounted perfectly Consummated without it,
In short, so Sacred, and Solemn a Rite, this was ever held, that, so Far as I can find, the Christian was not accounted perfectly Consummated without it,
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if he might have it — But most desperate was the condition of all despisers. Thirdly, for the great Expediency hereof, First if any Christian should have received a vain,
if he might have it — But most desperate was the condition of all despisers. Thirdly, for the great Expediency hereof, First if any Christian should have received a vain,
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and what progress they have made in knowledge and practise of that doctrine, which is according to godliness. And therein also we take a view of the Care of the Natural, and the Conscience of the Spiritual Parents, in the discharge of their duties:
and what progress they have made in knowledge and practice of that Doctrine, which is according to godliness. And therein also we take a view of the Care of the Natural, and the Conscience of the Spiritual Parents, in the discharge of their duties:
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And in many other respects, (if duly perform'd and receiv'd) it cannot suddainly be said, of what advantage it would be to the truth and power of Religion.
And in many other respects, (if duly performed and received) it cannot suddenly be said, of what advantage it would be to the truth and power of Religion.
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In particular, how would it stop the mouths of Anabaptists, that fatal affliction of these Western Churches? Insomuch as that Great Ornament of the English Church affirms, — Ad perenne Christi obsequium, &c. Nothing in the world,
In particular, how would it stop the mouths of Anabaptists, that fatal affliction of these Western Churches? Insomuch as that Great Ornament of the English Church affirms, — Ad perenne Christ obsequium, etc. Nothing in the world,
but if miserably neglected, or slightingly receiv'd, — Hinc magna, & pernitiosa pietatis dispendia, &c. Hence, saith He, arise those great, and undoing Decayes in Christian Religion;
but if miserably neglected, or slightingly received, — Hinc Magna, & pernitiosa pietatis dispendia, etc. Hence, Says He, arise those great, and undoing Decays in Christian Religion;
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But what might grow upon this Branch, the small allowance of time remaining, has made it a kind of a Forbidden Fruit; yet so, that whereas Adam and Eve Tasted, and the Eyes of them both were opened, Gen. 3. 7. If you that have Freely Eaten of the Former, should but Tast what grow's upon this Branch, your Eyes might be shut and your Eares closed.
But what might grow upon this Branch, the small allowance of time remaining, has made it a kind of a Forbidden Fruit; yet so, that whereas Adam and Eve Tasted, and the Eyes of them both were opened, Gen. 3. 7. If you that have Freely Eaten of the Former, should but Taste what grow's upon this Branch, your Eyes might be shut and your Ears closed.
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For as through an unavoidable longsomness (in reference to my self) — The Daughters of musique would be brought low, so I doubt, Those that look out at your windows would be darkned, and the Doors shut in the streets.
For as through an unavoidable longsomness (in Referente to my self) — The Daughters of music would be brought low, so I doubt, Those that look out At your windows would be darkened, and the Doors shut in the streets.
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Therefore our Subject being a Fruit-bearing Tree, lest the Immoderate Droppings thereof (by a too tedious discourse) should of Fruitfulness cause Barrenness (as they say it will) I shall here take leave of my former Road,
Therefore our Subject being a Fruit bearing Tree, lest the Immoderate Droppings thereof (by a too tedious discourse) should of Fruitfulness cause barrenness (as they say it will) I shall Here take leave of my former Road,
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and make a short Turn toward you in a few words of Application; wherein, amongst other things, I may speak somewhat of Fruitfulness in generall, and so conclude.
and make a short Turn towards you in a few words of Application; wherein, among other things, I may speak somewhat of Fruitfulness in general, and so conclude.
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yea many Souls can with too much easiness, perswade themselves into such a Brutish Transformation. God forbid, I should attempt any such Metamorphosis,
yea many Souls can with too much easiness, persuade themselves into such a Brutish Transformation. God forbid, I should attempt any such Metamorphosis,
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For that, we may observe here our Tree is planted by the Water-side; not by the way-side; for then it would be apt to be wrencht and writhed by every Passenger;
For that, we may observe Here our Tree is planted by the Waterside; not by the wayside; for then it would be apt to be wrenched and writhed by every Passenger;
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And such is the Condition of our ordinary Hedge, and High-way Christians, that cannot endure any Retirement to the Rivers, to — Sit down and weep there (as they did) but presently cast themselves into any Company, mixt with any multitude,
And such is the Condition of our ordinary Hedge, and Highway Christians, that cannot endure any Retirement to the rivers, to — Fit down and weep there (as they did) but presently cast themselves into any Company, mixed with any multitude,
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and so carelesly expose themselves to the violent wrestings, and distortings of every temptation; whereby they lose their straightness, and come for ever to be Crooked Souls.
and so carelessly expose themselves to the violent wrestings, and distortings of every temptation; whereby they loose their straightness, and come for ever to be Crooked Souls.
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so on the contrary, the Straightness we now speak of, is so Graceful and Becoming to a Christian, that Christ himself is willing to be compared to an Arrow — He hath made me a polished shaft — A shaft,
so on the contrary, the Straightness we now speak of, is so Graceful and Becoming to a Christian, that christ himself is willing to be compared to an Arrow — He hath made me a polished shaft — A shaft,
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for his Smoothness, as well as Swiftness, and (as there it is) for his Politeness, no less than his Piercingness; Not only as swift, but as straight as an Arrow.
for his Smoothness, as well as Swiftness, and (as there it is) for his Politeness, no less than his Piercingness; Not only as swift, but as straight as an Arrow.
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yet at first, Adam himself was the Straightest Tree in all Paradise, His Soul, and body both pointed directly toward heaven, according to that of Solomon, — God made man upright,
yet At First, Adam himself was the Straightest Tree in all Paradise, His Soul, and body both pointed directly towards heaven, according to that of Solomon, — God made man upright,
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as there the Temple is God ▪ s house; though any Bowed, or Crooked Timber may happily serve in a Ship or Sea-vessel, which will not serve at all in the Supporting of a house; and those Rumpled pieces, which will not be usefull for Pillars (for those must be straight) may yet be put into Plow-timber, and such low kind of Implements:
as there the Temple is God ▪ s house; though any Bowed, or Crooked Timber may happily serve in a Ship or Sea-vessel, which will not serve At all in the Supporting of a house; and those Rumpled Pieces, which will not be useful for Pillars (for those must be straight) may yet be put into Plough-timber, and such low kind of Implements:
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Those Crooked pieces may serve in an Arch, or Vault, which will not doe well in an Upright building; yea the most Crooked Logs that are, will be useful to Burn, and bad Timber (they say) may yet make good Fewell.
Those Crooked Pieces may serve in an Arch, or Vault, which will not do well in an Upright building; yea the most Crooked Logs that Are, will be useful to Burn, and bad Timber (they say) may yet make good Fuel.
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yet for all that, every Christian should Reach at Christ's promise, and strive to be a Pillar in the House of God; whose straight Top, as it Exactly Poynts upward from Earth to Heaven,
yet for all that, every Christian should Reach At Christ's promise, and strive to be a Pillar in the House of God; whose straight Top, as it Exactly Points upward from Earth to Heaven,
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'Tis observ'd by the Philosopher-de animalibus, that whereas all Beasts in the closing of their eyes begin with the letting down of the upper eye-lid, and so first lose the sight of heaven, and all objects above;
It's observed by the Philosopher-de animalibus, that whereas all Beasts in the closing of their eyes begin with the letting down of the upper eyelid, and so First loose the sighed of heaven, and all objects above;
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For our parts, let us be rather like the Birds of Heaven, than the Beasts of Earth, those beasts that perish. Let us begin to Draw up the nether-lid, provided the upper part of the Souls Eye be still uncover'd, and Fixt above; no matter though we grow dimme, and darke unto all these dirty concernments here below.
For our parts, let us be rather like the Birds of Heaven, than the Beasts of Earth, those beasts that perish. Let us begin to Draw up the nether-lid, provided the upper part of the Souls Eye be still uncovered, and Fixed above; no matter though we grow dim, and dark unto all these dirty concernments Here below.
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You may walk at large in a Wide way, and a broad Gate will admit ▪ of broad shoulders. But we must strive to enter in at the strait Gate, where none can enter but straight Souls, nor they neither without striving.
You may walk At large in a Wide Way, and a broad Gate will admit ▪ of broad shoulders. But we must strive to enter in At the strait Gate, where none can enter but straight Souls, nor they neither without striving.
whereas none but the upright Walker comes, none but the straight Walk brings directly, to Gods Holy Mountain. Let's all Labour to be Straight and Upright Christians; that's the First. 2. For the Second.
whereas none but the upright Walker comes, none but the straight Walk brings directly, to God's Holy Mountain. Let's all Labour to be Straight and Upright Christians; that's the First. 2. For the Second.
Having dispatch'd the Straightness, I have therein Impli'd also the Strongness of this Tree, which was the second Commendable property proposed unto you.
Having dispatched the Straightness, I have therein Implied also the Strongness of this Tree, which was the second Commendable property proposed unto you.
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And so in Art, which imitates nature, your straightest Tower stands the surest; whereas on the other side — Bowing and Tottering go both together, Psal. 62. 3. God has joynd them, who can sever them? And this we often see in your leaning buildings;
And so in Art, which imitates nature, your straightest Tower Stands the Surest; whereas on the other side — Bowing and Tottering go both together, Psalm 62. 3. God has joined them, who can sever them? And this we often see in your leaning buildings;
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insomuch that you would wonder what a load (they say) will lye upon a straight Needle: whereas the least warping, or bending, presently betrays it to the mercy of its burthen.
insomuch that you would wonder what a load (they say) will lie upon a straight Needle: whereas the least warping, or bending, presently betrays it to the mercy of its burden.
He thus expresseth it, — We are Risen, and stand upright — whereas the wicked, whose Souls grow Crooked by their Carnal pursuits and reliances, set forth in those words — Some put their trust in Chariots, &c. (such trusts bring as it were the leaning and bowing of this Spiritual building) what follow's but this — There are they brought down and fallen.
He thus Expresses it, — We Are Risen, and stand upright — whereas the wicked, whose Souls grow Crooked by their Carnal pursuits and reliances, Set forth in those words — some put their trust in Chariots, etc. (such trusts bring as it were the leaning and bowing of this Spiritual building) what follow's but this — There Are they brought down and fallen.
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For further illustration of this, we need not stir beyond the Root of this Tree here before, us concerning which it is said, that in a strong Tree the Root must look directly downward: for if there be any Crooked up-turnings considerable, the Tree will prove weak and improsperous:
For further illustration of this, we need not stir beyond the Root of this Tree Here before, us Concerning which it is said, that in a strong Tree the Root must look directly downward: for if there be any Crooked up-turnings considerable, the Tree will prove weak and improsperous:
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The like we may say of many amongst our selves, whereas we have (perhaps) a little loftily turned upward, in some new toyes and Notions, had we grown downward, directly downward, in all lowliness and humble mindedness, sure we should not have had so many ill-grounded and slight - Rooted Christians,
The like we may say of many among our selves, whereas we have (perhaps) a little loftily turned upward, in Some new toys and Notions, had we grown downward, directly downward, in all lowliness and humble Mindedness, sure we should not have had so many Ill-grounded and slight - Rooted Christians,
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so for us Christians, do we not grow upon the same Ground of Faith? Are we not Rooted in the same Brotherly Love and Charity? Graffed into the same stock of Christianity, nourisht with the same Sap of Scriptures,
so for us Christians, do we not grow upon the same Ground of Faith? are we not Rooted in the same Brotherly Love and Charity? Graffed into the same stock of Christianity, nourished with the same Sap of Scriptures,
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For as it is said in the Art of Engraffing, you must not Ruffle, nor raise the Bark, but the young Graff must be perfectly joined to the Old stock: So the prudence of our Superiors (in order to this perfect Juncture, and Closure with the Church,) hath thought fit, that even in these Externalls of Gods worship, there should be an uniforme and compleat accordance amongst us.
For as it is said in the Art of Engrafting, you must not Ruffle, nor raise the Bark, but the young Graff must be perfectly joined to the Old stock: So the prudence of our Superiors (in order to this perfect Juncture, and Closure with the Church,) hath Thought fit, that even in these Externals of God's worship, there should be an uniform and complete accordance among us.
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— Who plant's Vineyard and does not eat of the fruit thereof? The Church has been at so great pains in Planting, I have been at some small pains in Watering, You I am sure have been at much Patience in attending;
— Who plant's Vineyard and does not eat of the fruit thereof? The Church has been At so great pains in Planting, I have been At Some small pains in Watering, You I am sure have been At much Patience in attending;
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Trees if they be not good for Fruit, they may be for Timber; if not for Timber, they may serve for shade, and some are good for nothing else but shade, and yet even those (as I told you) may be as good as any for the Fire; so that the worst, you see, are good for something; though, better it were, that such who are only good in that way, were nothing.
Trees if they be not good for Fruit, they may be for Timber; if not for Timber, they may serve for shade, and Some Are good for nothing Else but shade, and yet even those (as I told you) may be as good as any for the Fire; so that the worst, you see, Are good for something; though, better it were, that such who Are only good in that Way, were nothing.
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How many of us have been set it a Rich Soile, and yet have hitherto afforded little else but a Fruitless shade, and so only Cumbred the very ground that bears us?
How many of us have been Set it a Rich Soil, and yet have hitherto afforded little Else but a Fruitless shade, and so only Cumbered the very ground that bears us?
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Or however otherwise we Reckon those three years, Certain it is that to some amongst us, he has come year after year now for these many three years, and has not found so much as leaves upon us.
Or however otherwise we Reckon those three Years, Certain it is that to Some among us, he has come year After year now for these many three Years, and has not found so much as leaves upon us.
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Now since it cannot be said for us, as it was said for that Tree, The time of Figs was not yet, What can we expect but the doom of that unhappy Tree, that at Christs coming was Laden with nothing but Leaves — Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever.
Now since it cannot be said for us, as it was said for that Tree, The time of Figs was not yet, What can we expect but the doom of that unhappy Tree, that At Christ coming was Laden with nothing but Leaves — Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever.
Besides we observe, Christs travail had got him an early appetite, — He was hungry betimes in the Morning when he came for food to that False, Deceitfull Tree: suppose we, he had come to many of us in the morning of our dayes; Alas!
Beside we observe, Christ travail had god him an early appetite, — He was hungry betimes in the Morning when he Come for food to that False, Deceitful Tree: suppose we, he had come to many of us in the morning of our days; Alas!
If he please to come, and take a short Supper with us, when we are old, and have little else to do, perhaps we may think of Receiving him, at least so far as a Lord have mercy, or a few good words and wishes will go,
If he please to come, and take a short Supper with us, when we Are old, and have little Else to do, perhaps we may think of Receiving him, At least so Far as a Lord have mercy, or a few good words and wishes will go,
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But to come and take us in the morning of our age, and think as it were to find a Breakfast, and satisfie those his early hungerings upon us, alas! we should utterly disappoint him;
But to come and take us in the morning of our age, and think as it were to find a Breakfast, and satisfy those his early hungerings upon us, alas! we should utterly disappoint him;
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so the true Christian is not discernible onely by pious professions, fair shews, or the like, (these are mere leaves and blossoms) but by a life full of Obedience, Humility, Charity,
so the true Christian is not discernible only by pious professions, fair shows, or the like, (these Are mere leaves and blossoms) but by a life full of obedience, Humility, Charity,
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Therfore when I read of that Tree in Ludolphus, whose leaves resembled a man's hand, it presently minded me of a Christian indeed, all whose words, promises and professions (which are in themselves but light and leafy-things) should be constantly referr'd to holy practises.
Therefore when I read of that Tree in Ludolphus, whose leaves resembled a Man's hand, it presently minded me of a Christian indeed, all whose words, promises and professions (which Are in themselves but Light and leafy-things) should be constantly referred to holy practises.
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We have been all, I presume, Baptiz'd into Christ, and what he said to Saint Peter about His washing, — What I doe, thou knowest not now, but shalt know hereafter:
We have been all, I presume, Baptized into christ, and what he said to Saint Peter about His washing, — What I do, thou Knowest not now, but shalt know hereafter:
and yet, as if that Baptismal vow had been only wrote upon the Baptismal water, too many make a sad shift easily to forget themselves, and their Saviour.
and yet, as if that Baptismal Voelli had been only wrote upon the Baptismal water, too many make a sad shift Easily to forget themselves, and their Saviour.
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If not, then let your Renouncement in Baptism be this day renewed, bid a considerate and fresh Defiance to the Devil, &c. and take upon you the yoke of Christ Jesus.
If not, then let your Renouncement in Baptism be this day renewed, bid a considerate and fresh Defiance to the devil, etc. and take upon you the yoke of christ jesus.
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This day thou doest avouch the Lord to be thy God, &c. and to let the world know thou doest not repent of that Blessed bargain made for thee in thy minority: behold thou art here ready by Gods help to make good those undertakements of others.
This day thou dost avouch the Lord to be thy God, etc. and to let the world know thou dost not Repent of that Blessed bargain made for thee in thy minority: behold thou art Here ready by God's help to make good those undertakements of Others.
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for as the Psalmist saith of his Tongue — It is as the pen of a writer — so should yours be — Nil agat incompositum, &c. Do nothing, speak nothing but with great deliberation and composedness,
for as the Psalmist Says of his Tongue — It is as the pen of a writer — so should yours be — Nil agat incompositum, etc. Do nothing, speak nothing but with great deliberation and composedness,
Those that are to be numbred, must be from twenty years old and upward; provided, they are able to goe forth to war in Israel-whereupon Origen observes, All Women, Children, slaves, old Men;
Those that Are to be numbered, must be from twenty Years old and upward; provided, they Are able to go forth to war in Israel-whereupon Origen observes, All Women, Children, slaves, old Men;
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that is, all womanish, Childish, Slavish & decrepit Souls — such as were below the heathen Agones, they are — Divinis Calculis prorsus indigni-unworthy to be Reckon'd up by Gods Counters. So that such as those,
that is, all womanish, Childish, Slavish & decrepit Souls — such as were below the heathen Agones, they Are — Divinis Calculis prorsus indigni-unworthy to be Reckoned up by God's Counters. So that such as those,
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the Prince of this world comes, and has nothing in me: But when the Breasts are full of Milk and the Bones of Marrow, there he comes and finds forrage, sits down,
the Prince of this world comes, and has nothing in me: But when the Breasts Are full of Milk and the Bones of Marrow, there he comes and finds forage, sits down,
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No other Indelible Character we own, but that of Love. No Oyly mark upon the Head, or Forehead; but yet a Deep impression upon the Heart: a New life we hope, though not a New garment.
No other Indelible Character we own, but that of Love. No Oily mark upon the Head, or Forehead; but yet a Deep impression upon the Heart: a New life we hope, though not a New garment.
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Let those of Rome, like Martha, Cumber themselves with those many things, while we, with Mary, choose the Better part, and so sit down at the Feet of JESUS.
Let those of Room, like Martha, Cumber themselves with those many things, while we, with Marry, choose the Better part, and so fit down At the Feet of JESUS.
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It was an antient Canon — Ad Confirmationem non nisi Jejuni accederent — Fasting should accompany Confirming: however we doe by the Literal, pray God we all come with a Spiritual fast to this holy Ordinance — If haply you have taken food into your Stomachs; yet I hope no rancor, nor malice, into your minds, and then though you have not Fasting bodies, yet if truly Hungring souls, I doubt not but we shall Conform to the Intent of that Canon.
It was an ancient Canon — Ad Confirmationem non nisi Jejuni accederent — Fasting should accompany Confirming: however we do by the Literal, pray God we all come with a Spiritual fast to this holy Ordinance — If haply you have taken food into your Stomachs; yet I hope no rancour, nor malice, into your minds, and then though you have not Fasting bodies, yet if truly Hungering Souls, I doubt not but we shall Conform to the Intent of that Canon.
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You that are yet Unconfirm'd Christians, if you consider the Churches care, and mercy, in providing for you sufficient Sureties (when you could not provide for your selves:) where have you been all this while,
You that Are yet Unconfirmed Christians, if you Consider the Churches care, and mercy, in providing for you sufficient Sureties (when you could not provide for your selves:) where have you been all this while,
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but in the Bowels of a Tender Mother? But now God is taking you out of the Bowels, and allowing you to Hang upon the Breasts of your Mother — Those Breasts of Consolation, there fully and freely to Suck the Sweetness of the Word, and both her Sacraments.
but in the Bowels of a Tender Mother? But now God is taking you out of the Bowels, and allowing you to Hang upon the Breasts of your Mother — Those Breasts of Consolation, there Fully and freely to Suck the Sweetness of the Word, and both her Sacraments.
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In regard whereof, we should all be Infants of Dayes, even as New-born Babes all our Dayes, still desiring that sincere Milk, still drawing like a Childe, feeding like a Childe,
In regard whereof, we should all be Infants of Days, even as Newborn Babes all our Days, still desiring that sincere Milk, still drawing like a Child, feeding like a Child,
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Indeed, what with those nipping Northerly winds, many of our old Fruit-bearing Trees have been so blasted, and Inrecoverably shattered, from that cold Corner, that now our greatest hopes are in the Succesful Growings up of Gods Nursery.
Indeed, what with those nipping Northerly winds, many of our old Fruit bearing Trees have been so blasted, and Inrecoverably shattered, from that cold Corner, that now our greatest hope's Are in the Successful Growings up of God's Nursery.
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Let me beg of you, — O cast not God off in the time of your old age — and y•u that are Green proselytes, beware you prove not Gray-headed Apostatates. THE END.
Let me beg of you, — Oh cast not God off in the time of your old age — and y•u that Are Green Proselytes, beware you prove not Gray-headed Apostatates. THE END.
for that all must dye, all must rise, all must appear, and stand before God, and those bosome-Books of ours, which are now fast shut, all must be opened. That Day will discover all.
for that all must die, all must rise, all must appear, and stand before God, and those bosome-Books of ours, which Are now fast shut, all must be opened. That Day will discover all.
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The Text represents us with one Judge, and a Great Many Prisoners; the behaviour on this side, the manner of Proceedings on that, together with the clear and undoubted evidence of the whole matter.
The Text represents us with one Judge, and a Great Many Prisoners; the behaviour on this side, the manner of Proceedings on that, together with the clear and undoubted evidence of the Whole matter.
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but a few daies since, I was elsewere commanded, and that upon a * Subject (not to speak of it's Novelty, or Difficulty) every way remote from the present occasion.
but a few days since, I was elsewhere commanded, and that upon a * Subject (not to speak of it's Novelty, or Difficulty) every Way remote from the present occasion.
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And although the Womb of one Cloud ▪ may at once be big with Dark Waters and Bright flashes, Thunders and Lightnings, Hailestones and Coales of fire — and contain them all at one and the same time;
And although the Womb of one Cloud ▪ may At once be big with Dark Waters and Bright flashes, Thunders and Lightnings, Hailstones and Coals of fire — and contain them all At one and the same time;
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VVhatever that Fruitful Creature may Performe, or the more Fruitful Phancy of Pliny be allowd to Imagine, I am sure I never could hope, with any the least Pregnancy, to receive a Later, till fairly rid of a Former Burthen.
Whatever that Fruitful Creature may Perform, or the more Fruitful Fancy of pliny be allowed to Imagine, I am sure I never could hope, with any the least Pregnancy, to receive a Later, till fairly rid of a Former Burden.
Beside, I have been strangely cut short of the expected allowance for time, — The Judges stood at our door, when we did not think them gotten o're their own Threshold.
Beside, I have been strangely Cut short of the expected allowance for time, — The Judges stood At our door, when we did not think them got over their own Threshold.
and the Prisoners at the Bar: the Deportment of the one; and the Proceedings of the other, with the like passages of that fair road, into which the words did at first spread themselves; (the exact following whereof I confess is a business above my power at present) and so (without any more Prefacing) betake my self wholly to that other matter the Text affords us.
and the Prisoners At the Bar: the Deportment of the one; and the Proceedings of the other, with the like passages of that fair road, into which the words did At First spread themselves; (the exact following whereof I confess is a business above my power At present) and so (without any more Prefacing) betake my self wholly to that other matter the Text affords us.
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The which, being very Plain and Serious, I hope it will not be expected, the discourse should come forth in any other habit; but be suffered to go Plain, and every way suitable to the Subject it treats of, which is Death, the Resurrection, and Judgement.
The which, being very Plain and Serious, I hope it will not be expected, the discourse should come forth in any other habit; but be suffered to go Plain, and every Way suitable to the Subject it treats of, which is Death, the Resurrection, and Judgement.
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It were too much Pharisaical to Paint a Sepulcre, why should we trouble our selves to make a Coffin of VVrought Carved work? 'Tis but lost labour (methinks) to stick,
It were too much Pharisaical to Paint a Sepulchre, why should we trouble our selves to make a Coffin of Wrought Carved work? It's but lost labour (methinks) to stick,
but the shrill and doleful Trump, that bidds us Rise at the last day, when we shall behold Christ Jesus come down, not in a Sun-beam, but on a Cloud, to Iudgment. All which things seem to bespeak our greatest Seriousness in the Subject now before us.
but the shrill and doleful Trump, that bids us Rise At the last day, when we shall behold christ jesus come down, not in a Sunbeam, but on a Cloud, to Judgement. All which things seem to bespeak our greatest Seriousness in the Subject now before us.
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and all that were before us (except Two or Three) and all that shall come after us, (except those that shall be found alive at Christs coming, For they shall not sleep at all,
and all that were before us (except Two or Three) and all that shall come After us, (except those that shall be found alive At Christ coming, For they shall not sleep At all,
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Thirdly, As there is an appointed time for all men, once to Dye, and for all those same men, once to Rise againe; So it is most certain, that after those Appointed times are come,
Thirdly, As there is an appointed time for all men, once to Die, and for all those same men, once to Rise again; So it is most certain, that After those Appointed times Are come,
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First, We shall consider the Generality of this Iudgment — The dead — that is, All at one time, All in one place, All were presented at once, to the View of S. Iohn, That Divine Eagle;
First, We shall Consider the Generality of this Judgement — The dead — that is, All At one time, All in one place, All were presented At once, to the View of S. John, That Divine Eagl;
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All must come and stand before the same Iudge, all must abide the Doom of the same Books, all must equally pass through the Severities of the same Triall — The dead, both small and Great.
All must come and stand before the same Judge, all must abide the Doom of the same Books, all must equally pass through the Severities of the same Trial — The dead, both small and Great.
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No arbitrary Power, nor extravagant Humour, no adventurous Rashness nor supine Negligence, must carry businesses without-Book; but as all must go by the Book, so those Books shall be opened, that every one may read his own Endictment; — the Books were opened.
No arbitrary Power, nor extravagant Humour, no adventurous Rashness nor supine Negligence, must carry businesses without-Book; but as all must go by the Book, so those Books shall be opened, that every one may read his own Indictment; — the Books were opened.
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though in a Higher Place, yet still in the old Posture, Leaning upon Iesu's Bosome, thence drawing and declaring all these secrets unto us — I saw — thus for the Certainty.
though in a Higher Place, yet still in the old Posture, Leaning upon Iesu's Bosom, thence drawing and declaring all these secrets unto us — I saw — thus for the Certainty.
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As for the Importance; It seems of no small concernement to us, for whom (and not for himself alone) he saw, whatever things he did see; the which 'tis apparent, he saw, so as you and I,
As for the Importance; It seems of no small concernment to us, for whom (and not for himself alone) he saw, whatever things he did see; the which it's apparent, he saw, so as you and I,
The disciples said — Whence should we have bread in the Wilderness to Fill so great a Multitude? I may well say, on the contrary, whence should I have matter amongst Crowdes and Throngs, so as to satisfy the just and natural Cravings of these several Parts and Propositions.
The Disciples said — Whence should we have bred in the Wilderness to Fill so great a Multitude? I may well say, on the contrary, whence should I have matter among Crowds and Throngs, so as to satisfy the just and natural Cravings of these several Parts and Propositions.
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However, every Mouth must have its Meat, and God who has made the One, I trust will provide the other; Not to answer those Lustfull expectations, that look for Quailes: yet if we can be furnisht with Bread, (we must not talk of Philip's 100 or 200 pennyworths, but) with some few Pennyworths of wholsorne Bread, though it be but small Dole at the Worlds Great Funerall, — Every one must be content to take a Little.
However, every Mouth must have its Meat, and God who has made the One, I trust will provide the other; Not to answer those Lustful Expectations, that look for Quails: yet if we can be furnished with Bred, (we must not talk of Philip's 100 or 200 penny-worths, but) with Some few Penny-worths of wholsorne Bred, though it be but small Dole At the World's Great Funeral, — Every one must be content to take a Little.
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And that our Distribution, though but Mean, may yet be Methodical, I begin with the First Proposition, viz. That however in our own Dim-sightedness we may seem to Live, Move, &c. yet in the view of this Eagle-Ey'd Prophet, we are all but a Company of Carkasses, a multitude of dead men — I saw the dead, &c. The Dead he saw, and no doubt all us, that are here Alive, yea and himself too in the number, all helping to make up that great Congregation of the dead, then before him.
And that our Distribution, though but Mean, may yet be Methodical, I begin with the First Proposition, viz. That however in our own Dim-sightedness we may seem to Live, Move, etc. yet in the view of this Eagle-eyed Prophet, we Are all but a Company of Carcases, a multitude of dead men — I saw the dead, etc. The Dead he saw, and no doubt all us, that Are Here Alive, yea and himself too in the number, all helping to make up that great Congregation of the dead, then before him.
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Although there went abroad this saying among the brethren, that this Disciple should not dye — yet he professeth, whom it most concerned to know the truth thereof) — that Jesus said not to him, that he should not dye, but, if I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?
Although there went abroad this saying among the brothers, that this Disciple should not die — yet he Professes, whom it most concerned to know the truth thereof) — that jesus said not to him, that he should not die, but, if I will, that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?
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Indeed Christ was neer about Forty years a Coming, (i. e.) when He Came along with Titus, and the Romane Army, to the final Ruine of Jerusalem; Christ, I say, was Forty years in so Coming, and S. Iohn was as long a waiting and tarrying for that Coming:
Indeed christ was near about Forty Years a Coming, (i. e.) when He Come along with Titus, and the Roman Army, to the final Ruin of Jerusalem; christ, I say, was Forty Years in so Coming, and S. John was as long a waiting and tarrying for that Coming:
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for 'tis say'd, such was the Icie chastness of the Soul and Body of this Beloved Disciple — That he Quench'd the Violence of the Fire, Chill'd and Allay'd the Scaldings of the Liquor, so that it could not hurt him.
for it's said, such was the Icy chasteness of the Soul and Body of this beloved Disciple — That he Quenched the Violence of the Fire, Chilled and Allayed the Scaldings of the Liquour, so that it could not hurt him.
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and though nature delayes the Peremptory demanding thereof, and so the Debt is sometimes a long while ere it be Discharged; yet at last a full and entire Payment must be made.
and though nature delays the Peremptory demanding thereof, and so the Debt is sometime a long while ere it be Discharged; yet At last a full and entire Payment must be made.
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'Tis the opinion of an Ancient Father, that it pleased God to shorten man's life on purpose after the Floud, lest by the former allowance of a longer time the sin of man might again rise up,
It's the opinion of an Ancient Father, that it pleased God to shorten Man's life on purpose After the Flood, lest by the former allowance of a longer time the since of man might again rise up,
and call for a second deluge. For no wonder the Waters of God swell above the highest Mountaines, when the sin of man stretcheth to the highest Heavens.
and call for a second deluge. For no wonder the Waters of God swell above the highest Mountains, when the since of man Stretcheth to the highest Heavens.
and now such are the sins of men, that the Good Old Span is shrunk and contracted to an Inch long, and that Inch too often Snapt asunder in the midst by an untimely death due to sin:
and now such Are the Sins of men, that the Good Old Span is shrunk and contracted to an Inch long, and that Inch too often Snapped asunder in the midst by an untimely death due to since:
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as they could do with thir Larger spans, and so sin our selves into a capacity of a second deluge, and bid as frankly for it under Fourscore, as others could do at two hundred yeares.
as they could do with their Larger spans, and so since our selves into a capacity of a second deluge, and bid as frankly for it under Fourscore, as Others could do At two hundred Years.
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We shall not onely dye hereafter, but now we dye presently, and within a few years — What the Egyptians say'd hastily, we may say soberly — We be all dead men.
We shall not only die hereafter, but now we die presently, and within a few Years — What the egyptians said hastily, we may say soberly — We be all dead men.
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yet how often have we seen King Death, with all his black retinue, March in afore any of those his Messengers? Our Clay-houses, alwayes stand open to death, who too frequently (like that Evil Spirit) comes in with confidence, without any Knocking,
yet how often have we seen King Death, with all his black retinue, March in afore any of those his Messengers? Our Clay-houses, always stand open to death, who too frequently (like that Evil Spirit) comes in with confidence, without any Knocking,
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So the best (if not the most) like good Travellers are going betimes — they take the Wings of the Morning — fly away and be at rest — Surguntque cadavere Toto, they spring out of an entire and Un-battered body, while the Breasts are full of Milk, and the Bones of Marrow.
So the best (if not the most) like good Travellers Are going betimes — they take the Wings of the Morning — fly away and be At rest — Surguntque cadavere Toto, they spring out of an entire and Un-battered body, while the Breasts Are full of Milk, and the Bones of Marrow.
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And now we are speaking of Church-yards, what need we trouble Scripture, or other Arguments, to make further proof of our Mortality; For the fuller evidencing (if need be) and determining whereof, instead of Fathers, and Councils, we may repaire to Church-yards and Charnel-houses, which are therefore called the common dormitories of the dead, the general seed-plots of mankind;
And now we Are speaking of Churchyards, what need we trouble Scripture, or other Arguments, to make further proof of our Mortality; For the fuller evidencing (if need be) and determining whereof, instead of Father's, and Councils, we may repair to Churchyards and Charnel-houses, which Are Therefore called the Common dormitories of the dead, the general seed-plots of mankind;
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because, though we lye and sleep there awhile, yet the time will come, when we shall all be awakened: and being sowne there (rather then buried) at the last day we shall be sure to Spring up, and rise again.
Because, though we lie and sleep there awhile, yet the time will come, when we shall all be awakened: and being sown there (rather then buried) At the last day we shall be sure to Spring up, and rise again.
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Which brings me to the Second Proposition, containing the Universal Resurrection, implied here in the word, stand — I saw the dead, &c. — Stand before God.
Which brings me to the Second Proposition, containing the Universal Resurrection, implied Here in the word, stand — I saw the dead, etc. — Stand before God.
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But that there is any such thing at all, as a Resurrection of the body, is deny'd by some, upon these grounds (whose Falshood and Weakness an Indifferent Eye may easily See through.)
But that there is any such thing At all, as a Resurrection of the body, is denied by Some, upon these grounds (whose Falsehood and Weakness an Indifferent Eye may Easily See through.)
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1. That mans Happiness is attainable in This, and therefore what Need is there of Another Life? or of the Bodyes Rising, in order thereunto? thus Epicurus, and the rest of that Herd. There the Antecedent is false.
1. That men Happiness is attainable in This, and Therefore what Need is there of another Life? or of the Bodies Rising, in order thereunto? thus Epicurus, and the rest of that Heard. There the Antecedent is false.
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then it Concern's the Soul alone, and so to what purpose should the body be Disturb'd, which is so farre from Going Halfs with the Soul's Happiness, that it Hinders It? according to that Rule amongst them, viz. That all Corporeity is an Enemy to Perfect felicity.
then it Concern's the Soul alone, and so to what purpose should the body be Disturbed, which is so Far from Going Halfs with the Soul's Happiness, that it Hinders It? according to that Rule among them, viz. That all Corporeity is an Enemy to Perfect felicity.
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Again, as Those Deny the Resurrection, Others Affirm and Prove it: 1. From the Rising again of Christ our Head. 2. From the Natural tendency in Separted Souls toward a Re-union with the Body; which must not be to no purpose. 3. In that our Gain by Christ is greater than our Loss by Adam: and therefore,
Again, as Those Deny the Resurrection, Others Affirm and Prove it: 1. From the Rising again of christ our Head. 2. From the Natural tendency in Separated Souls towards a Reunion with the Body; which must not be to no purpose. 3. In that our Gain by christ is greater than our Loss by Adam: and Therefore,
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if — In Adam all dye, much more in CHRIST shall all be made alive. By these and other Arguments of the Resurrection, Some Affirm, and Prove it; We Affirm, and Believe it:
if — In Adam all die, much more in CHRIST shall all be made alive. By these and other Arguments of the Resurrection, some Affirm, and Prove it; We Affirm, and Believe it:
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Demonstrations naturally Grow and Hang upon every Green Hedge; yea — Day unto Day utters Speech, viz. of the Resurrection, which clearly discovers it self, in the Successive Dawnings thereof,
Demonstrations naturally Grow and Hang upon every Green Hedge; yea — Day unto Day utters Speech, viz. of the Resurrection, which clearly discovers it self, in the Successive Dawnings thereof,
No doubt, He has had time enough for That Returning; (yet) whether or no He then Say'd so to All the Sons of Adam, and that Every Body (as well as His) must Suffer a Perfect Pulverization; yea, that very Body, which was Buryed but a Day,
No doubt, He has had time enough for That Returning; (yet) whither or not He then Said so to All the Sons of Adam, and that Every Body (as well as His) must Suffer a Perfect Pulverization; yea, that very Body, which was Buried but a Day,
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but, that we are as Water Spilt on the ground, which cannot be Gather'd up again, &c. there Ioab's Wise Widow speaks like one of Iob's Foolish Women: For when we shall be Pour'd out by the Hands of Death,
but, that we Are as Water Spilled on the ground, which cannot be Gathered up again, etc. there Joab's Wise Widow speaks like one of Iob's Foolish Women: For when we shall be Poured out by the Hands of Death,
yet God will assuredly Recover again, and Gather up every Drop of This Water: in which regard (perhaps) it was that they call'd Death — A gathering unto their people.
yet God will assuredly Recover again, and Gather up every Drop of This Water: in which regard (perhaps) it was that they called Death — A gathering unto their people.
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This I verily believe (however some may think otherwise) that all those scattered parcels of the same body, that lye sleeping in several Parishes, perhaps in several parts of the World:
This I verily believe (however Some may think otherwise) that all those scattered parcels of the same body, that lie sleeping in several Parishes, perhaps in several parts of the World:
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As for example, Suppose a Souldier has Lost a Leg in Asia, an Arme in Europe, a Finger is Burnt in the Fire, a Toe is Cut off and thrown into the Water,
As for Exampl, Suppose a Soldier has Lost a Leg in Asia, an Arm in Europe, a Finger is Burned in the Fire, a Toe is cut off and thrown into the Water,
This I say, that all those limbs, and parts of the Dispersion aforesaid, shall not only return — Bone to its own Bone, &c. but every the least Grain of dust to that very Place it had in the body, before its dissolution.
This I say, that all those limbs, and parts of the Dispersion aforesaid, shall not only return — Bone to its own Bone, etc. but every the least Grain of dust to that very Place it had in the body, before its dissolution.
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This I humbly conceive may most set forth the Wisdome and Power of God in that day, which being styled a day of Restitution, the way of Particular restoring, (which now we speak of) methinks conduceth most to the fulness and exactness thereof.
This I humbly conceive may most Set forth the Wisdom and Power of God in that day, which being styled a day of Restitution, the Way of Particular restoring, (which now we speak of) methinks conduceth most to the fullness and exactness thereof.
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Much more is God Almighty able, by His Magnetick skill, out of the common Rubbish, to Single forth the Minutest Fylings (as it were) of these our Mortal bodyes,
Much more is God Almighty able, by His Magnetic skill, out of the Common Rubbish, to Single forth the Minutest failings (as it were) of these our Mortal bodies,
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An Army I have heard of, whose Souldiers had every one such peculiar Marks, and Characters upon their Shields, that by help thereof their Commander could at any time easily recover them out of the greatest Disorder and Confusion.
an Army I have herd of, whose Soldiers had every one such peculiar Marks, and Characters upon their Shields, that by help thereof their Commander could At any time Easily recover them out of the greatest Disorder and Confusion.
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yea, though the Grinders themselves should be Grinded to pieces, and They that formerly Look'd out at the Windows, are now Leap'd out through those Windows, and those Two great Luminaries, which GOD had set up to give Light to this Lesser World, have not only Consum'd themselves, but their Sockets.
yea, though the Grinders themselves should be Grinded to Pieces, and They that formerly Looked out At the Windows, Are now Leaped out through those Windows, and those Two great Luminaries, which GOD had Set up to give Light to this Lesser World, have not only Consumed themselves, but their Sockets.
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Yet in That Day of the Restitution of all things, when the Great KING shall disperse and send abroad his Writs, to Call that Last and General Convention of Mankind,
Yet in That Day of the Restitution of all things, when the Great KING shall disperse and send abroad his Writs, to Call that Last and General Convention of Mankind,
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but when God shall Renew the Face of This Earth, and Set forth a Second Edition of Mankind, all our Limbs, those Loose and Dispersed Leaves, shall be Carefully sought out, and Bound up together;
but when God shall Renew the Face of This Earth, and Set forth a Second Edition of Mankind, all our Limbs, those Lose and Dispersed Leaves, shall be Carefully sought out, and Bound up together;
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The Glory of the Second Temple shall be farre greater than the Glory of the First, provided it prove indeed to be Such; a Faire Temple, and not a Filthy Prison, which the following Judgment shall soon determine.
The Glory of the Second Temple shall be Far greater than the Glory of the First, provided it prove indeed to be Such; a Fair Temple, and not a Filthy Prison, which the following Judgement shall soon determine.
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e.) All the dead, stand before God, &c. Here I shall Endeavour not to be so Impertinent, as to trouble you with those Intricate enquiries, concerning the Time and Place of Judgment, the Form and habit of the Judge, the manner of Citation, the Method of particular Trials, the Execution of the General Sentence, &c. These things (and what else of the like nature) I shall either wholly omit;
e.) All the dead, stand before God, etc. Here I shall Endeavour not to be so Impertinent, as to trouble you with those Intricate Enquiries, Concerning the Time and Place of Judgement, the From and habit of the Judge, the manner of Citante, the Method of particular Trials, the Execution of the General Sentence, etc. These things (and what Else of the like nature) I shall either wholly omit;
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and in that respect, we are all a company of condemned Creatures, as well as Socrates — We must all appear before the Iudgment seat of Christ, &c. and then as God said to Abraham (when he had brought him abroad) — Look now towards Heaven, and tell the Stars, &c.
and in that respect, we Are all a company of condemned Creatures, as well as Socrates — We must all appear before the Judgement seat of christ, etc. and then as God said to Abraham (when he had brought him abroad) — Look now towards Heaven, and tell the Stars, etc.
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I may say to you (since God has also brought you Abroad) — Look ye now toward the Earth, tell the Grass that is ready for the Sythe, or the Corne ye have seen almost ripe for the Sickle, and consider ye of the worlds great Harvest.
I may say to you (since God has also brought you Abroad) — Look you now towards the Earth, tell the Grass that is ready for the Sith, or the Corn you have seen almost ripe for the Fickle, and Consider you of the world's great Harvest.
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and every one Appear? O what Throne will be able to hold that Judge. What Benches will be enough for those Assessors, even even those infinite numbers of Saints and Angels, which he brings along with him? what Dungeon is deep enough to contain the already condemned Devils? or what Bar will be big enough to hold the (now) Arraigned Prisoners?
and every one Appear? Oh what Throne will be able to hold that Judge. What Benches will be enough for those Assessors, even even those infinite numbers of Saints and Angels, which he brings along with him? what Dungeon is deep enough to contain the already condemned Devils? or what Bar will be big enough to hold the (now) Arraigned Prisoners?
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Some speak of the Valley of Iehoshaphat, as the most convenient place, being near unto Mount Olivet, where Christ Ascended, and whereabouts, it is expected, he should also descend again, according to the Collection, they make from that passage — This same Iesus — shall so come, in like manner,
some speak of the Valley of Jehoshaphat, as the most convenient place, being near unto Mount Olivet, where christ Ascended, and whereabouts, it is expected, he should also descend again, according to the Collection, they make from that passage — This same Iesus — shall so come, in like manner,
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But for that, supposing (as some think) the better sort shall be caught up in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the Aire, and so not at all trouble that Valley; yet as to the Wicked alone and their numbers, what was spoken of Samaria, may likewise be said of this Valley, — Surely the dust thereof will not suffice, for every self-condemned Soul, to take an handful, and stop his own Mouth withall,
But for that, supposing (as Some think) the better sort shall be caught up in the Clouds, to meet the Lord in the Air, and so not At all trouble that Valley; yet as to the Wicked alone and their numbers, what was spoken of Samaria, may likewise be said of this Valley, — Surely the dust thereof will not suffice, for every self-condemned Soul, to take an handful, and stop his own Mouth withal,
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No wonder, — An heaven of heavens cannot contain an infinitely Blessed God, when a Hell of Hells is little enough to hold a company of his accursed Creatures;
No wonder, — an heaven of heavens cannot contain an infinitely Blessed God, when a Hell of Hells is little enough to hold a company of his accursed Creatures;
yet raised Bodies sure shall not lose their former Dimensions, so as one of them may be Unconfinedly in any place, or many of them crowded uncircumscribedly, into one Place.
yet raised Bodies sure shall not loose their former Dimensions, so as one of them may be Unconfinedly in any place, or many of them crowded uncircumscribedly, into one Place.
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Then reckoning from the First Adam, to the last Son of Adam, could we but consider, what those Slaughter-Weapons of War, Famine, Plagues and Pestilential diseases, have done,
Then reckoning from the First Adam, to the last Son of Adam, could we but Consider, what those Slaughter-Weapons of War, Famine, Plagues and Pestilential diseases, have done,
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and shall yet do; (not to speak of the daily work of common Mortality, still kept a going) did we but cast up what Hecatombs have been offered up to Earthquakes, Fires and Floods, viz. an entire Countrey swallowed at one morsell by an Earthquake, many Lebanons have not been sufficient for one of these burnt Sacrifices, whole Mountains of men suddainly carried into the Depths of the Sea, and there drowned forever.
and shall yet do; (not to speak of the daily work of Common Mortality, still kept a going) did we but cast up what Hecatombs have been offered up to Earthquakes, Fires and Floods, viz. an entire Country swallowed At one morsel by an Earthquake, many Lebanons have not been sufficient for one of these burned Sacrifices, Whole Mountains of men suddenly carried into the Depths of the Sea, and there drowned forever.
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And if the Flames have often Practised upon Lesser Parcells, and thereby given us some cast (as it were) of their consuming-skill aforehand against the great burning at the last day:
And if the Flames have often Practised upon Lesser Parcels, and thereby given us Some cast (as it were) of their consuming-skill aforehand against the great burning At the last day:
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all those that are now a Going, and Every One, that is yet for to Come and Goe; for All these at once to Appear in the Same Place, and fall under One and the Same Prospect, we must needs say S. John here was mightily assisted with Those Divine Opticks. The Lesser could not Shrowd themselves under the Greater, so as to Escape him;
all those that Are now a Going, and Every One, that is yet for to Come and Go; for All these At once to Appear in the Same Place, and fallen under One and the Same Prospect, we must needs say S. John Here was mightily assisted with Those Divine Optics. The Lesser could not Shroud themselves under the Greater, so as to Escape him;
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— Habes Tu literas meas, Ego Tuas — ante Tribunal Christi, Utraeque recitabuntur: the True Catholick, and the Perverse Schismatick, the Church-Governour, and the Church-Despiser, shall both stand before Christ's Tribunal: where it will be Impartially sifted, what Letters either of them have Brought in their Bosomes. Which leads me to the Second Circumstance considerable in this Judgment, viz. the Impartiality thereof, contain'd in those words — Small and Great. — I saw the Dead, Small and Great, Stand, &c. The Great, as well as the Small, it seems, they all must Stand before God.
— Habes Tu literas meas, Ego Tuas — ante Tribunal Christ, Utraeque recitabuntur: the True Catholic, and the Perverse Schismatic, the Church-Governour, and the Church-Despiser, shall both stand before Christ's Tribunal: where it will be Impartially sifted, what Letters either of them have Brought in their Bosoms. Which leads me to the Second Circumstance considerable in this Judgement, viz. the Impartiality thereof, contained in those words — Small and Great. — I saw the Dead, Small and Great, Stand, etc. The Great, as well as the Small, it seems, they all must Stand before God.
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And if S. John sees them all here in the same posture of poor and wretched Prisoners, GOD (no doubt) beholds them all with the same Eye of a Just and Impartial Judge. There is not a Chaire afforded for the Ease of a Prisoner of quality,
And if S. John sees them all Here in the same posture of poor and wretched Prisoners, GOD (no doubt) beholds them all with the same Eye of a Just and Impartial Judge. There is not a Chair afforded for the Ease of a Prisoner of quality,
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Books, they say, are the Uprightest Iudges, and the most Faithful Counsellours, which (whatever men may doe) understand nothing of any Personal Distinctions, or Favourable Indulgencies unto any;
Books, they say, Are the uprightest Judges, and the most Faithful Counsellors, which (whatever men may do) understand nothing of any Personal Distinctions, or Favourable Indulgences unto any;
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I have heard of one, who was content to have his Picture drawn, on condition he might hold his Finger over the Wart he had upon his face, while it was a drawing.
I have herd of one, who was content to have his Picture drawn, on condition he might hold his Finger over the Wart he had upon his face, while it was a drawing.
Too many such Imperfect ▪ Pieces we meet withall, even from those Pencils, which should draw Justice to the Life, while the Soft Finger of affection is suffered to cover the deformities of the Foulest matters;
Too many such Imperfect ▪ Pieces we meet withal, even from those Pencils, which should draw justice to the Life, while the Soft Finger of affection is suffered to cover the deformities of the Foulest matters;
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The narrow covering thereof must be removed in that day, and Blemishes as well as Beauties, all must be naked before him, with whom we have (then) to do.
The narrow covering thereof must be removed in that day, and Blemishes as well as Beauty's, all must be naked before him, with whom we have (then) to do.
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Look not on his Countenance, nor the Heighth of his stature, for I have refused him, saith the Lord, concerning Eliab; where also we have the reason of that refusal — For the Lord seeth not, as man seeth, &c. On the other side, when God had said — By me Princes rule (as doubtless they doe) and Nobles, and all Iudges of the Earth — it follows at the 17th vers. I love them, that love me.
Look not on his Countenance, nor the Height of his stature, for I have refused him, Says the Lord, Concerning Eliab; where also we have the reason of that refusal — For the Lord sees not, as man sees, etc. On the other side, when God had said — By me Princes Rule (as doubtless they do) and Nobles, and all Judges of the Earth — it follows At the 17th vers. I love them, that love me.
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Justice may well be allow'd to Wear, when in some regards she is a pair of Balances: he that weighs with them indeed, distinguisheth of the worth; but the Balances themselves make no Difference in the weight of Gold or Lead.
justice may well be allowed to Wear, when in Some regards she is a pair of Balances: he that weighs with them indeed, Distinguisheth of the worth; but the Balances themselves make no Difference in the weight of Gold or Led.
And as it is in Weights, so is it in Measures, the same, I think, may serve as well for Silks as Sackcloths: In both which we have the Resemblance of an Evenhanded and Unbyassed Justice.
And as it is in Weights, so is it in Measures, the same, I think, may serve as well for Silks as Sackcloths: In both which we have the Resemblance of an Evenhanded and Unbiased justice.
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In the acceptance whereof He looks not at the Fine Glove, the Rich Perfume, or the Gold Ring upon the Finger, but only — The Cleanness of the Hand in His Eye-sight.
In the acceptance whereof He looks not At the Fine Glove, the Rich Perfume, or the Gold Ring upon the Finger, but only — The Cleanness of the Hand in His Eyesight.
yet not for the Diversity of their Dreams, (the Gayest and Best things in this World are little better) but according to the Difference of their demerits.
yet not for the Diversity of their Dreams, (the Gayest and Best things in this World Are little better) but according to the Difference of their demerits.
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Ioseph shaves and shifts himself, but Agag appears in delicate apparel. Both come forth with their Rayment chang'd, yet the One to be Advanc'd to the Throne, the Other to be Hewn in pieces. Now,
Ioseph shaves and shifts himself, but Agag appears in delicate apparel. Both come forth with their Raiment changed, yet the One to be Advanced to the Throne, the Other to be Hewn in Pieces. Now,
as the Eye of Pharaoh did not at all respect the shaved Face, or the change of Rayment, in the Promotion of Ioseph: neither did the Sword of Samuel give any regard to those delicacyes of Habit in the Execution of Agag.
as the Eye of Pharaoh did not At all respect the shaved Face, or the change of Raiment, in the Promotion of Ioseph: neither did the Sword of Samuel give any regard to those delicacies of Habit in the Execution of Agag.
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So shall it fare with all mankind in that Day: Iosephs and Agags, Slaves and Princes, the exalted Butler and the condemned Baker, rising men and declining men, we are all Deaths Captives, and at the Last day must all be brought forth of our several Prisons,
So shall it fare with all mankind in that Day: Joseph's and Agag's, Slaves and Princes, the exalted Butler and the condemned Baker, rising men and declining men, we Are all Death's Captives, and At the Last day must all be brought forth of our several Prisons,
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And all this not according to Honour, Wealth, Wit, or any outward Wearing, but according to their outward and Inward Working; as here it followes in the Text — The dead were Judged according to their works.
And all this not according to Honour, Wealth, Wit, or any outward Wearing, but according to their outward and Inward Working; as Here it follows in the Text — The dead were Judged according to their works.
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The Pharisee may Paint his Sepulchre to please Men, but (without the sad colours of a true repentant Sorrow) he can never paint his Soul, so as to please God.
The Pharisee may Paint his Sepulchre to please Men, but (without the sad colours of a true repentant Sorrow) he can never paint his Soul, so as to please God.
and therefore death is called — A land of Darkness — and without any order. Could we go down into those Chambers of death, look amongst that Rubbish of mortality,
and Therefore death is called — A land of Darkness — and without any order. Could we go down into those Chambers of death, look among that Rubbish of mortality,
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we can see no Character at all, no not of one of the three Crownes upon a dead Popes skull; no signe of these formidable and Majestique Robes upon the bone of a Judges shoulder.
we can see no Character At all, no not of one of the three Crowns upon a dead Popes skull; no Signen of these formidable and Majestic Robes upon the bone of a Judges shoulder.
The renowned Ribband leaves no mark upon the back or Breast of Knights or Nobles; Nor does the Honourable Garter make any Lasting Impression, upon that shin-bone which used to wear it, and be adorned with it.
The renowned Ribbon leaves no mark upon the back or Breast of Knights or Nobles; Nor does the Honourable Garter make any Lasting Impression, upon that shinbone which used to wear it, and be adorned with it.
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Which Impartial and undistinguishing Indifferency in the next World, is further imply'd in that, as we are Sentenc'd by The Book, so shall we be Summon'd by The Trumpet: Both which contain in them some Secret significations of this Impartiality. The former I have already touch'd upon.
Which Impartial and undistinguishing Indifferency in the next World, is further implied in that, as we Are Sentenced by The Book, so shall we be Summoned by The Trumpet: Both which contain in them Some Secret significations of this Impartiality. The former I have already touched upon.
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For the Trumpet, Aquinas observes a Three-fold use thereof amongst the Jewes: — Congregabantur ad Concilium, commovebantur ad Praelium, vocabantur ad Festum, They were Summon'd therewith in Council, Incited in Set Battels, Invited to Solemn Festivals.
For the Trumpet, Aquinas observes a Threefold use thereof among the Jews: — Congregabantur ad Concilium, commovebantur ad Praelium, vocabantur ad Festum, They were Summoned therewith in Council, Incited in Set Battles, Invited to Solemn Festivals.
the general assembly and Church of the First-born to be congregated, and the worlds great Assizes to be held, by Christ the Judge of those Assizes. And 'tis not without cause, that all is transacted by the Trumpet: For as God is gone up with the sound of the Trumpet, we doubt not but he will come down again in the same manner.
the general assembly and Church of the Firstborn to be congregated, and the world's great Assizes to be held, by christ the Judge of those Assizes. And it's not without cause, that all is transacted by the Trumpet: For as God is gone up with the found of the Trumpet, we doubt not but he will come down again in the same manner.
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but Tutor and Schollar to their Colledge-meales, Master and Servant to Church-meetings, the Commander and common Souldier to Field-Services, the great Counsellour and the poorest Client to the general Assizes, all must listen to the same sound, and Summons of the Trumpet.
but Tutor and Scholar to their Colledge-meales, Master and Servant to church-meetings, the Commander and Common Soldier to Field-Services, the great Counselor and the Poorest Client to the general Assizes, all must listen to the same found, and Summons of the Trumpet.
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when by the same blast of an Archangel, Judges and Justices, Counsellors and Clients, Jurors and Prisoners, Priest and People, all shall be summoned to the same Triall, all brought to the same Bar, all Commanded to the same Posture.
when by the same blast of an Archangel, Judges and Justices, Counsellors and Clients, Jurors and Prisoners, Priest and People, all shall be summoned to the same Trial, all brought to the same Bar, all Commanded to the same Posture.
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Which invites me to the third Circumstance considerable in this Judgement, viz. The Over-ruling Authority thereof, here signified, in that they all stood before God.
Which invites me to the third Circumstance considerable in this Judgement, viz. The Overruling authority thereof, Here signified, in that they all stood before God.
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And so on to the fourth considerable, viz. The deliberate, and convincing Legality of this Judgment — The Bookes were opened, and thence to the certainty and Importance of all these passages — I saw, &c.
And so on to the fourth considerable, viz. The deliberate, and convincing Legality of this Judgement — The Books were opened, and thence to the certainty and Importance of all these passages — I saw, etc.
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First, I should have enquired, what's meant by these Books; and for that, I had willingly sate down at the Feet of S. Austin, Thomas Aquinas, and our Pious and most learned Champion of the Church of England, Dr. Hammond.
First, I should have inquired, what's meant by these Books; and for that, I had willingly sat down At the Feet of S. Austin, Thomas Aquinas, and our Pious and most learned Champion of the Church of England, Dr. Hammond.
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All which do unanimously agree, that by these Books here are signified the Court-rolls of Conscience, those bosom-records of all our thoughts, words and actions, there carefully reserved, and then fully and faithfully to be Produced in that day.
All which do unanimously agree, that by these Books Here Are signified the Court-rolls of Conscience, those bosom-records of all our thoughts, words and actions, there carefully reserved, and then Fully and faithfully to be Produced in that day.
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nor act any thing without Book: If we can make a shift for Matter to fill those Books, God will be sure to be Furnish'd with Books to hold that Matter whatever it be.
nor act any thing without Book: If we can make a shift for Matter to fill those Books, God will be sure to be Furnished with Books to hold that Matter whatever it be.
Lastly, That although these Books, in many secure Souls, are kept close shut, untill that Day (Their opening now implies, they were shut till now) yet then they shall be suddainly, perfectly and entirely opened — Mira mentis celeritate, &c. saith S. Augustine. All shall be clearly seen, by one quick Glance of an Enlightned Soul. Conscience being that Divining-Cup, which God (as it were) has cramm'd within us, at our First making;
Lastly, That although these Books, in many secure Souls, Are kept close shut, until that Day (Their opening now Implies, they were shut till now) yet then they shall be suddenly, perfectly and entirely opened — Mira mentis celeritate, etc. Says S. Augustine. All shall be clearly seen, by one quick Glance of an Enlightened Soul. Conscience being that Divining-Cup, which God (as it were) has crammed within us, At our First making;
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And yet as Benjamin 's Sack cannot throughly be search'd till the Beast be unladed, no more can these full discoveries be made within us till by death we have all laid down this Load and Luggage of Mortality.
And yet as Benjamin is Sack cannot thoroughly be searched till the Beast be unladed, no more can these full discoveries be made within us till by death we have all laid down this Load and Luggage of Mortality.
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But, you see I could not fairly come to this but by making a rude and immethodical climbing over those other Heads; and time will not allow of that just discourse due unto all.
But, you see I could not fairly come to this but by making a rude and immethodical climbing over those other Heads; and time will not allow of that just discourse due unto all.
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Therefore since we now cannot come so farre as the opening of these Books, and a most dangerous thing it is to goe away and leave them shut: Let us heartily beseech God to open them unto us in mercy here,
Therefore since we now cannot come so Far as the opening of these Books, and a most dangerous thing it is to go away and leave them shut: Let us heartily beseech God to open them unto us in mercy Here,
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before He opens them to all the world in judgement hereafter. Concerning which Judgement, I have some few words of Application, as to this dayes business, and so I shall conclude.
before He Opens them to all the world in judgement hereafter. Concerning which Judgement, I have Some few words of Application, as to this days business, and so I shall conclude.
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I answer thus, We all profess to believe, That Christ shall come again to Iudge both the Quick and the Dead, &c. yet did we indeed really believe those, there would not be so much need of these Assizes.
I answer thus, We all profess to believe, That christ shall come again to Judge both the Quick and the Dead, etc. yet did we indeed really believe those, there would not be so much need of these Assizes.
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Truth is, they are for the most part, a sort of Infidel (certainly, more than half-Heathen) Christians, that put our Honourable Judges to all this trouble. Well;
Truth is, they Are for the most part, a sort of Infidel (Certainly, more than half-Heathen) Christians, that put our Honourable Judges to all this trouble. Well;
but if those General Assizes must be in that Day, as surely as These of ours are at this Day; of what mutuall concernment are they one to another? Briefly thus!
but if those General Assizes must be in that Day, as surely as These of ours Are At this Day; of what mutual concernment Are they one to Another? Briefly thus!
Who can hear the Triumphant Sounding of the Sheriffs Trumpets, or the Sad Clinking of the Prisoners Fetters, but must needs make some reflections upon The Trump of God in the One;
Who can hear the Triumphant Sounding of the Sheriffs Trumpets, or the Sad Clinking of the Prisoners Fetters, but must needs make Some reflections upon The Trump of God in the One;
Who can be by at the Arraigning of the Prisoners, and the Reading of their Indictments, and not Contemplate what S. John here saw, viz. The Dead Stand before God, and the Books Opened?
Who can be by At the Arraigning of the Prisoners, and the Reading of their Indictments, and not Contemplate what S. John Here saw, viz. The Dead Stand before God, and the Books Opened?
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In a word, How can any one Stand and Observe the Witnesses Evidence, the Prisoners Plea, &c. at This day, without some apprehensions of Those our Thoughts Accusing or Excusing one another in That day? Or, is it possible one should be present in Body at Mans Pronouncing of Iudgment upon Condemned Prisoners,
In a word, How can any one Stand and Observe the Witnesses Evidence, the Prisoners Plea, etc. At This day, without Some apprehensions of Those our Thoughts Accusing or Excusing one Another in That day? Or, is it possible one should be present in Body At men Pronouncing of Judgement upon Condemned Prisoners,
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Whoever he be that has the Advantage of the One, and yet receives no Benefit by the Other, is nothing more than a mere Idol that has Staring Eyes, but Sees not; wide Gaping Ears, but Hears not: and which is yet more,
Whoever he be that has the Advantage of the One, and yet receives no Benefit by the Other, is nothing more than a mere Idol that has Staring Eyes, but Sees not; wide Gaping Ears, but Hears not: and which is yet more,
Let our Judges make as clean work, as they can, 'tis certain God and his Angels will find somewhat to Glean after their sickles, else what need there Another Judgment,
Let our Judges make as clean work, as they can, it's certain God and his Angels will find somewhat to Glean After their sickles, Else what need there another Judgement,
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Fourthly, Let all be done Deliberately, and with a convincing Legality, (together with what other merciful and holy considerations, may be taken in by the opening of these Books) there we have them both in one Verse — Thy Righteousness is like the Great Mountains;
Fourthly, Let all be done Deliberately, and with a convincing Legality, (together with what other merciful and holy considerations, may be taken in by the opening of these Books) there we have them both in one Verse — Thy Righteousness is like the Great Mountains;
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e.) In all Gods proceedings there is a leisurable stilness, like the great deep; yet withall a Solid and Apparent Legalness like the great Mountains. I'l only speak of the First.
e.) In all God's proceedings there is a leisurable stillness, like the great deep; yet withal a Solid and Apparent Legalness like the great Mountains. I'll only speak of the First.
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Do but observe here, the Throne is prepared, the Judge is come, the Benches set, the Boards filled, the Barrs made ready, witnesses, prisoners and all brought forth,
Do but observe Here, the Throne is prepared, the Judge is come, the Benches Set, the Boards filled, the Bars made ready, Witnesses, Prisoners and all brought forth,
nor does a Wise man make too much haste in beleeving, much less does a good man, in condemning. He dares not give credit, much less Sentence, without Book.
nor does a Wise man make too much haste in believing, much less does a good man, in condemning. He dares not give credit, much less Sentence, without Book.
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as we tear not off a Nayle, no nor Pluck up an Hair, without Pain: no more should the Vilest Excrement of a Kingdome, the most wretched Miscreant that is, perish without Pity.
as we tear not off a Nail, not nor Pluck up an Hair, without Pain: no more should the Vilest Excrement of a Kingdom, the most wretched Miscreant that is, perish without Pity.
but yet, that Savour Arises not from the Reaking of the Bodies, but the burning of the Altar; And should the sword of Justice be never so much bath'd in Blood, yet 'tis not the Carkasses of the dead, which smell well with God,
but yet, that Savour Arises not from the Reaking of the Bodies, but the burning of the Altar; And should the sword of justice be never so much bathed in Blood, yet it's not the Carcases of the dead, which smell well with God,
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as if we our selves felt it, that's the part of good Iudges; who as you came with, so we hope you come like, the * Yesterday's Thunder-Showre, not without a mixture of Majesty, and Mercy.
as if we our selves felt it, that's the part of good Judges; who as you Come with, so we hope you come like, the * Yesterday's Thunder-Showre, not without a mixture of Majesty, and Mercy.
what then will become of you, your great Patience at present, and your weighty Affaires now following? all I doubt would be lost, should we adventure upon the Turning over of the other leaves of these Books;
what then will become of you, your great Patience At present, and your weighty Affairs now following? all I doubt would be lost, should we adventure upon the Turning over of the other leaves of these Books;
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WE have done Preaching, and now must betake our selves to down-right Begging: Indeed it falls out at such times as These, that the Poor CLERGIE have this Advantage afforded them, to become Publick Beggers.
WE have done Preaching, and now must betake our selves to downright Begging: Indeed it falls out At such times as These, that the Poor CLERGY have this Advantage afforded them, to become Public Beggars.
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And although our Honourable PARLIAMENT, in their pious Care and Wisdome, have Hedg'd up our Way with Thorns, from all kind of Tumultuous Petitions; yet here They have left us a Gap open, and a faire passage, to Touch the Top of The Royall Sceptre, by our humble Approaches to You (My Lords) by whom That Sceptre is so Truly Represented.
And although our Honourable PARLIAMENT, in their pious Care and Wisdom, have Hedged up our Way with Thorns, from all kind of Tumultuous Petitions; yet Here They have left us a Gap open, and a fair passage, to Touch the Top of The Royal Sceptre, by our humble Approaches to You (My lords) by whom That Sceptre is so Truly Represented.
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'Tis sad to think, that those who should alwayes be Ready for CHRIST'S Coming (You know the Motto, GALLUS SUPER TUBAM) should never be more Unready, then when we are chiefly to expect him,
It's sad to think, that those who should always be Ready for CHRIST'S Coming (You know the Motto, GALLUS SUPER TUBAM) should never be more Unready, then when we Are chiefly to expect him,
or Late in the Evening) but now Carts and Waggons, &c. are become daemonia Meridiana, Destructions that Waste and reproach our Religion at Noon-day. That condemnation must needs be grievous, when Rebells shall rise up in Judgment against good Subjects.
or Late in the Evening) but now Carts and Wagons, etc. Are become Daemonia Meridiana, Destructions that Waste and reproach our Religion At Noonday. That condemnation must needs be grievous, when Rebels shall rise up in Judgement against good Subject's.
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Next we pray that all Perjuries, Frauds, Subornations, &c. (which should not be named amongst Christian men) may not be Impenally practised in Christian Courts.
Next we pray that all Perjuries, Frauds, Subornations, etc. (which should not be nam among Christian men) may not be Impenally practised in Christian Courts.
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that so the God of Love, Peace, and Order, in all things may be Magnified, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with the Father and the blessed Spirit, &c. THE END.
that so the God of Love, Peace, and Order, in all things may be Magnified, through jesus christ our Lord, to whom with the Father and the blessed Spirit, etc. THE END.
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