and Circumstances, who have made it the business of their lives to render to God all that Piety and Devotion, to their Neighbours all that Justice and Charity, to themselves all that Sobriety and Temperance which is due from them, both by the command of God,
and circumstances, who have made it the business of their lives to render to God all that Piety and Devotion, to their Neighbours all that justice and Charity, to themselves all that Sobriety and Temperance which is due from them, both by the command of God,
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and the judgment of right reason, they, as a reward of this their universal Righteousness, shall by this final judgment be transmitted unto life eternal.
and the judgement of right reason, they, as a reward of this their universal Righteousness, shall by this final judgement be transmitted unto life Eternal.
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as you may see at your leisure, Deut. 30.15.19. Lev. 18.5. Ezek. 20.21 and hence the Statutes of the Mosaick Law are called the Statutes of life, Ezek. 33.15.
as you may see At your leisure, Deuteronomy 30.15.19. Lev. 18.5. Ezekiel 20.21 and hence the Statutes of the Mosaic Law Are called the Statutes of life, Ezekiel 33.15.
and as the Temporal Blessings in the Old Testament are commonly expressed by life, so are also those Eternal Blessings of the future life promised in the New, so Matth. 18.8. Matth. 19.17. John 3.36.
and as the Temporal Blessings in the Old Testament Are commonly expressed by life, so Are also those Eternal Blessings of the future life promised in the New, so Matthew 18.8. Matthew 19.17. John 3.36.
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as being the Crown and Reward of all our Obedience, for which reason it is called the Crown of Life, Iames 1.12. and therefore the reason why they are expressed by life, is, because life is the root of all our sense of pleasure, without which we are nothing else but lumps of stupid and insensible flesh, incapable of perceiving either pleasure or pain;
as being the Crown and Reward of all our obedience, for which reason it is called the Crown of Life, James 1.12. and Therefore the reason why they Are expressed by life, is, Because life is the root of all our sense of pleasure, without which we Are nothing Else but lumps of stupid and insensible Flesh, incapable of perceiving either pleasure or pain;
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so that all sensation being founded in life, and all pleasure being a sweet and gratefull sensation, by a very easie figure the natural effect and operation of life is expressed by life it self,
so that all sensation being founded in life, and all pleasure being a sweet and grateful sensation, by a very easy figure the natural Effect and operation of life is expressed by life it self,
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and therefore it hath been very much disputed among Philosophers, whether this Temporary state of ours, in which there is so great an intermixture of pain with pleasure, doth not better deserve the name of Death, than Life;
and Therefore it hath been very much disputed among Philosophers, whither this Temporary state of ours, in which there is so great an intermixture of pain with pleasure, does not better deserve the name of Death, than Life;
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but they who counted our present life to be intermixed with more pleasure than misery, esteemed it a privilege deserving the name of life, which is an argument that both placed all the privilege of living in those pleasant perceptions that are founded in it:
but they who counted our present life to be intermixed with more pleasure than misery, esteemed it a privilege deserving the name of life, which is an argument that both placed all the privilege of living in those pleasant perceptions that Are founded in it:
and thus according to the Scripture Philospohy, to live as it imports advantage to us, is to live in the sense of joy and pleasure: so Psal. 22.26. The Meek shall eat and be satisfied, they shall praise the Lord that seek him, your heart shall live for ever, that is, rejoice for eve• so also 1 Thes. 3.8.
and thus according to the Scripture Philospohy, to live as it imports advantage to us, is to live in the sense of joy and pleasure: so Psalm 22.26. The Meek shall eat and be satisfied, they shall praise the Lord that seek him, your heart shall live for ever, that is, rejoice for eve• so also 1 Thebes 3.8.
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since 'tis the proper scene of happiness, where joy and pleasure do for ever abound, where there is an inexhau•••ble spring of pure unmingled delights, issuing forth in Rivers of Pleasure from God's Right Hand for evermore? So that if there be any thing worthy of the name of life, 'tis doubtless the blissfull state of those happy Souls, who live in a continued sense of all those joys and comforts that an everlasting Heaven imports.
since it's the proper scene of happiness, where joy and pleasure do for ever abound, where there is an inexhau•••ble spring of pure unmingled delights, issuing forth in rivers of Pleasure from God's Right Hand for evermore? So that if there be any thing worthy of the name of life, it's doubtless the blissful state of those happy Souls, who live in a continued sense of all those Joys and comforts that an everlasting Heaven imports.
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all I aim at, is to give you such an imperfect account of it, as God hath thought fit to impart to Mortals in the Scripture, which though it fall infinitely short of the thing it self,
all I aim At, is to give you such an imperfect account of it, as God hath Thought fit to impart to Mortals in the Scripture, which though it fallen infinitely short of the thing it self,
yet is doubtless the best and utmost that our narrow Capacities can bear. In short, therefore, concerning this blessed State, God hath revealed to us these fix things:
yet is doubtless the best and utmost that our narrow Capacities can bear. In short, Therefore, Concerning this blessed State, God hath revealed to us these fix things:
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So Rev. 7.16, 17. and hence also it is called a state of Rest, Heb. 4.9, 11. Rev. 14.13 all which expressions plainly denote this state to be a perfect Sabbath and Jubilee of Redemption from all evil and misery:
So Rev. 7.16, 17. and hence also it is called a state of Rest, Hebrew 4.9, 11. Rev. 14.13 all which expressions plainly denote this state to be a perfect Sabbath and Jubilee of Redemption from all evil and misery:
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for as soon as the Souls of good Men depart out of this Corporeal State, in which they now live, they are immediately released from all those bodily passions of hunger and thirst,
for as soon as the Souls of good Men depart out of this Corporeal State, in which they now live, they Are immediately released from all those bodily passion of hunger and thirst,
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and the temptations of sensuality that do now continually solicite them, they will be no longer liable to those irregularities of affection that do here disturb the tranquillity of their minds;
and the temptations of sensuality that do now continually solicit them, they will be no longer liable to those irregularities of affection that do Here disturb the tranquillity of their minds;
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and so their actions and affections being always regulated by their reason, their Consciences will be no more bestormed with those terrours and affrightments [ which nothing but the sense of guilt can suggest to them ] but enjoy a perpetual calm and serenity:
and so their actions and affections being always regulated by their reason, their Consciences will be no more bestormed with those terrors and affrightments [ which nothing but the sense of guilt can suggest to them ] but enjoy a perpetual Cam and serenity:
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so that they being translated into an immortal condition, will be released from all the sad accidents of Mortality, from pain and sickness, hunger and thirst, from all corporeal passions and grievances and so no sensitive sorrow can interpose between them and their happiness to disturb their fruition,
so that they being translated into an immortal condition, will be released from all the sad accidents of Mortality, from pain and sickness, hunger and thirst, from all corporeal passion and grievances and so no sensitive sorrow can interpose between them and their happiness to disturb their fruition,
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and being translated into a state of perfect purity and goodness, they will be also freed from all the sorrowfull appendages of a sinfull condition, from dread and anxiety, from shame and remorse,
and being translated into a state of perfect purity and Goodness, they will be also freed from all the sorrowful appendages of a sinful condition, from dread and anxiety, from shame and remorse,
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For as for the knowledge of him, St. Paul tells us, that whereas we now see through a glass darkly, we shall then see him face to face, &c. 1 Cor. 13.12. and St. John, that we shall see him as he is, 1 John 3.2. which expressions must needs import such a knowledge of him as is unspeakably more distinct and clear than any we have in this present state.
For as for the knowledge of him, Saint Paul tells us, that whereas we now see through a glass darkly, we shall then see him face to face, etc. 1 Cor. 13.12. and Saint John, that we shall see him as he is, 1 John 3.2. which expressions must needs import such a knowledge of him as is unspeakably more distinct and clear than any we have in this present state.
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For then the Eyes of our Minds shall be so invigourated, that we shall be able to look on the Sun without dazeling, to contemplate the pure and immaculate glories of the Divinity, without being confounded with its brightness,
For then the Eyes of our Minds shall be so invigourated, that we shall be able to look on the Sun without dazzling, to contemplate the pure and immaculate Glories of the Divinity, without being confounded with its brightness,
for what an infinite pleasure will that All-glorious object afford unto our raised minds, which then shall no longer labour under the tedious difficulties of discourse,
for what an infinite pleasure will that All-glorious Object afford unto our raised minds, which then shall no longer labour under the tedious difficulties of discourse,
when therefore we are arrived to that degree of knowledge which the beatifical Vision implies, we shall find our hearts inflamed with such a degree of love to him,
when Therefore we Are arrived to that degree of knowledge which the beatifical Vision Implies, we shall find our hearts inflamed with such a degree of love to him,
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For if those Divine illapses, those more immediate touches and sensations of God, which good men sometimes experience in this life, do so affect and ravish them, that they are even forced into Triumphs and Exaltations;
For if those Divine illapses, those more immediate touches and sensations of God, which good men sometime experience in this life, do so affect and ravish them, that they Are even forced into Triumphos and Exaltations;
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and love him so vehemently, and their whole Soul shall be nothing else but one intire globe of light and love, all irradiated and inflamed with the vision and beauty of the Fountain of Truth and Goodness. But alas!
and love him so vehemently, and their Whole Soul shall be nothing Else but one entire Globe of Light and love, all irradiated and inflamed with the vision and beauty of the Fountain of Truth and goodness. But alas!
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and our glad hearts being tickled with such insupportable joys, by endeavouring to enlarge themselves to make room for them all, would quickly stretch into a Rupture.
and our glad hearts being tickled with such insupportable Joys, by endeavouring to enlarge themselves to make room for them all, would quickly stretch into a Rupture.
for we having so immediate a prospect of his beauties, and being so infinitely inamoured with them, with what inexpressible vigour shall we set our selves to imitate,
for we having so immediate a prospect of his beauty's, and being so infinitely enamoured with them, with what inexpressible vigour shall we Set our selves to imitate,
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and transcribe them, and our imitation being invigourated with a knowledge so clear, and a love so vehement, can never fail of producing the desired resemblance;
and transcribe them, and our imitation being invigourated with a knowledge so clear, and a love so vehement, can never fail of producing the desired resemblance;
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and then both our inward motions and outward actions being all of them pure and perfect imitations of God, cannot fail of producing a most glorious agreement between his Original, and our Copy;
and then both our inward motions and outward actions being all of them pure and perfect imitations of God, cannot fail of producing a most glorious agreement between his Original, and our Copy;
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so that whilst we interchangeably turn our Eyes to God and our selves, and compare Grace with Grace, Beauty with Beauty, 'twill fill our minds with unspeakable Content, to see how the Image answers to the Prototype.
so that while we interchangeably turn our Eyes to God and our selves, and compare Grace with Grace, Beauty with Beauty, it'll fill our minds with unspeakable Content, to see how the Image answers to the Prototype.
For if from our love of God there must necessarily result to us such ineffable joy and complacency, what a ravishing delight will it afford us, to see the signatures of those Adorable Beauties,
For if from our love of God there must necessarily result to us such ineffable joy and complacency, what a ravishing delight will it afford us, to see the signatures of those Adorable Beauty's,
For so the Apostle tells us it shall be 1 John 3.2. Lord, how must our Souls be inlarged and widened, to be able to contain all those mighty joys that must necessarily spring from our fruition of thee;
For so the Apostle tells us it shall be 1 John 3.2. Lord, how must our Souls be enlarged and widened, to be able to contain all those mighty Joys that must necessarily spring from our fruition of thee;
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and to what a degree of happiness shall we be advanced, when we shall be entertained with all the delights that the enjoyment of such an infinite good can afford us;
and to what a degree of happiness shall we be advanced, when we shall be entertained with all the delights that the enjoyment of such an infinite good can afford us;
And this certainly is none of the smallest ingredients of that blissfull state, that we shall be ever with our blessed Lord, as the Apostle expresses it, 1 Thes. 4.17. for herein it's evident, the same Apostle places one great advantage of the future state, Phil. 1.23.
And this Certainly is none of the Smallest ingredients of that blissful state, that we shall be ever with our blessed Lord, as the Apostle Expresses it, 1 Thebes 4.17. for herein it's evident, the same Apostle places one great advantage of the future state, Philip 1.23.
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and indeed it is impossible, but it must be a vast addition to the happiness of all virtuous and greatfull Souls, to see this their blessed Friend and Benefactor, who came down from the Bosome of his Father,
and indeed it is impossible, but it must be a vast addition to the happiness of all virtuous and greatfull Souls, to see this their blessed Friend and Benefactor, who Come down from the Bosom of his Father,
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and therefore as the lovers of Jesus, when they saw him hanging on the Cross, covered with wounds and blood, with scorn and undeserved Infamy, sympathized with him in all his sorrows, participated the shame of all his Reproaches, felt every Pain and Agony he indured, echoed to every sigh and groan he breathed;
and Therefore as the lovers of jesus, when they saw him hanging on the Cross, covered with wounds and blood, with scorn and undeserved Infamy, sympathized with him in all his sorrows, participated the shame of all his Reproaches, felt every Pain and Agony he endured, echoed to every sighs and groan he breathed;
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and surrounded with infinite pleasures and delights, they sympathize with him also in all his happiness, they rejoyce in his joys, exult in his glories, and triumph in his exaltation;
and surrounded with infinite pleasures and delights, they sympathise with him also in all his happiness, they rejoice in his Joys, exult in his Glories, and triumph in his exaltation;
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when she considers how she was healed by his stripes, and glorified by his Humiliation? But when this best Friend of Souls shall not only permit me to see his Happiness,
when she considers how she was healed by his stripes, and glorified by his Humiliation? But when this best Friend of Souls shall not only permit me to see his Happiness,
but also introduce me into it, when his blessed mouth shall bid me welcome, and pronounce my Euge bone serve, Well done good and profitable Servant, enter into thy Masters joys, what tongue can express the Heaven of joy it must needs create in me!
but also introduce me into it, when his blessed Mouth shall bid me welcome, and pronounce my Euge bone serve, Well done good and profitable Servant, enter into thy Masters Joys, what tongue can express the Heaven of joy it must needs create in me!
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O blessed Jesu, how inconceivably happy will that day be, when I, who am loaded with so many vast obligations to love thee, shall be introduced into thy presence, to see thy glory,
O blessed Jesu, how inconceivably happy will that day be, when I, who am loaded with so many vast obligations to love thee, shall be introduced into thy presence, to see thy glory,
and Tongue, and People, and Nations, Rev. 9.12. 4. Eternal life also includes a most delightfull converse and society with Angels, and glorified Spirits;
and Tongue, and People, and nations, Rev. 9.12. 4. Eternal life also includes a most delightful converse and society with Angels, and glorified Spirits;
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for when we come to the City of the living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, the Apostle tells us what our Society will be there, viz. The innumerable company of Angels, the general Assembly and Church of the first born, God the judge of all the spirits of just men made perfect,
for when we come to the city of the living God, the Heavenly Jerusalem, the Apostle tells us what our Society will be there, viz. The innumerable company of Angels, the general Assembly and Church of the First born, God the judge of all the spirits of just men made perfect,
and as for all the rest, it consists of Angels, and the departed Spirits of good men, which being stript of all those imperfections which they carried about them during their abode in these Earthly Tabernacles, have nothing remaining in them but what is Pure,
and as for all the rest, it consists of Angels, and the departed Spirits of good men, which being stripped of all those imperfections which they carried about them during their Abided in these Earthly Tabernacles, have nothing remaining in them but what is Pure,
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and renders it unspeakably pleasant, profitable and obliging; for their understandings are all light, and their wills and affections all vertue and goodness,
and renders it unspeakably pleasant, profitable and obliging; for their understandings Are all Light, and their wills and affections all virtue and Goodness,
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yet there's no doubt but Souls can talk with Souls, and mutually impress their thoughts upon each other, without these Corporeal Organs, as well as with them;
yet there's no doubt but Souls can talk with Souls, and mutually Impress their thoughts upon each other, without these Corporeal Organs, as well as with them;
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when therefore Souls, which have such vast treasures of knowledge in their minds, and such ample perfections of goodness in their wills, are linked together in Society, what an amiable conversation must they enjoy with each other,
when Therefore Souls, which have such vast treasures of knowledge in their minds, and such ample perfections of Goodness in their wills, Are linked together in Society, what an amiable Conversation must they enjoy with each other,
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and their affections mutually interlinked with the most obliging Graces, with what freedom and confidence, with what unspeakable satisfaction and complacency must they impart their noble thoughts to each other,
and their affections mutually interlinked with the most obliging Graces, with what freedom and confidence, with what unspeakable satisfaction and complacency must they impart their noble thoughts to each other,
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and empty the rich treasures of their knowledge into one anothers minds? for the Members of this blessed Society being all of them both great Philosophers,
and empty the rich treasures of their knowledge into one another's minds? for the Members of this blessed Society being all of them both great Philosophers,
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and associate our selves with that glorious Assembly of wise and perfect Lovers! where we shall freely converse with Angels and Arch-Angels, with the Patriarchs, Prophets and Apostles,
and associate our selves with that glorious Assembly of wise and perfect Lovers! where we shall freely converse with Angels and Arch-Angels, with the Patriarchs, prophets and Apostles,
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yet such is the goodness of God, as to prepare a place for us proportionably glorious to this happy state, which according to the Scripture account is the highest Heaven,
yet such is the Goodness of God, as to prepare a place for us proportionably glorious to this happy state, which according to the Scripture account is the highest Heaven,
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for so our Saviour tells the Penitent Thief, This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, Luke 23.43. and where this Paradise is, St. Paul informs us, 2. Cor. 12. for v. 2. he tells us of his being rapt into the third Heaven, which in the 4 th v. he calls Paradise, where he heard those ineffable words;
for so our Saviour tells the Penitent Thief, This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, Lycia 23.43. and where this Paradise is, Saint Paul informs us, 2. Cor. 12. for v. 2. he tells us of his being rapt into the third Heaven, which in the 4 that v. he calls Paradise, where he herd those ineffable words;
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now that by the third Heaven, he means the uppermost, viz. the Heaven of Heavens, which is the Seat of God's glorious Schechina, or special presence is evident by this,
now that by the third Heaven, he means the uppermost, viz. the Heaven of Heavens, which is the Seat of God's glorious Shekhinah, or special presence is evident by this,
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and that by Paradise he means the same place, is evident, because by this name the Jews, in whose language he speaks, were wont to call the third Heaven;
and that by Paradise he means the same place, is evident, Because by this name the jews, in whose language he speaks, were wont to call the third Heaven;
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and therefore is this Heavenly Region of Angels called by the name of Paradise, in allusion to the Earthly Paradise of Eden, denoting to us, that as that was the Garden of this lower world,
and Therefore is this Heavenly Region of Angels called by the name of Paradise, in allusion to the Earthly Paradise of Eden, denoting to us, that as that was the Garden of this lower world,
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nor can we imagine it otherwise, considering that 'tis the place which the great Monarch of the World hath chosen above all others for his Imperial Court and special Residence,
nor can we imagine it otherwise, considering that it's the place which the great Monarch of the World hath chosen above all Others for his Imperial Court and special Residence,
for if these Out Rooms of the World are so Royal and Magnificent, how infinitely splendid must we needs imagine the Presence-Chamber of the great King, whose presence like a glorious Sun, irradiates and gilds it all over with a bright and everlasting day?
for if these Out Rooms of the World Are so Royal and Magnificent, how infinitely splendid must we needs imagine the Presence-Chamber of the great King, whose presence like a glorious Sun, irradiates and gilds it all over with a bright and everlasting day?
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yet since God erected it on purpose to be the everlasting Seat and Mansion of his Adopted Heirs of Glory, we have all the reason in the world to conclude that he hath exquisitely furnished it with all accommodations requisite for a most happy and blissfull life,
yet since God erected it on purpose to be the everlasting Seat and Mansion of his Adopted Heirs of Glory, we have all the reason in the world to conclude that he hath exquisitely furnished it with all accommodations requisite for a most happy and blissful life,
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whensoever therefore any pure and vertuous Soul is released from this Cage of Mortality, away it flies under the Conduct and Protection of good Angels through the Air and Aether beyond the firmament of Stars,
whensoever Therefore any pure and virtuous Soul is released from this Cage of Mortality, away it flies under the Conduct and Protection of good Angels through the Air and Aether beyond the firmament of Stars,
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And O with what unspeakable delight will it contemplate that new seene of things, when assoon as it is entred into that bright Empire of eternal day, it sees it self surrounded with infinite Splendor and Glory;
And Oh with what unspeakable delight will it contemplate that new seen of things, when As soon as it is entered into that bright Empire of Eternal day, it sees it self surrounded with infinite Splendour and Glory;
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so that which way soever it casts its Eyes, it's entertained with new objects of wonder and delight, which being such as will infinitely surpass its biggest expectations, will force it to cry out as the Queen of Sheba did when she saw the Magnificence of Solomon 's Court, it was a true report indeed which I heard of this blessed place in the world I came from, howbeit, now I am come,
so that which Way soever it Cast its Eyes, it's entertained with new objects of wonder and delight, which being such as will infinitely surpass its biggest Expectations, will force it to cry out as the Queen of Sheba did when she saw the Magnificence of Solomon is Court, it was a true report indeed which I herd of this blessed place in the world I Come from, howbeit, now I am come,
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Christ calls his Doctrine the meat which indures unto eternal life, and in the 40 th v. he tells them, that 'twas his Father's will, that they who believed on him should have everlasting life, but because everlasting,
christ calls his Doctrine the meat which endures unto Eternal life, and in the 40 that v. he tells them, that 'twas his Father's will, that they who believed on him should have everlasting life, but Because everlasting,
for he hath not only told us in John 6.50. that they who believe his Doctrine shall not die, but that whosoever liveth and believeth in him shall never die, Iohn 11.26. yea, and not only so, but that they shall never see death, Iohn 8.51. i. e. shall never come within the prospect or danger of dying; in Luke 20.36.
for he hath not only told us in John 6.50. that they who believe his Doctrine shall not die, but that whosoever lives and Believeth in him shall never die, John 11.26. yea, and not only so, but that they shall never see death, John 8.51. i. e. shall never come within the prospect or danger of dying; in Lycia 20.36.
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and go out into Eternity, the nature of which is such, as that after we have lived most blessedly Millions of Millions of Ages, our Happiness shall be as far from an end as when it first began,
and go out into Eternity, the nature of which is such, as that After we have lived most blessedly Millions of Millions of Ages, our Happiness shall be as Far from an end as when it First began,
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and we shall live for ever to enjoy him, and in the enjoyment of such an infinite good we need not doubt to find variety enough still to renew our pleasures,
and we shall live for ever to enjoy him, and in the enjoyment of such an infinite good we need not doubt to find variety enough still to renew our pleasures,
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and every new beauty that Infinite Object discovers to us, like the diversified Refractions of the same sparkling Diamond, shall yield our minds fresh pleasures for ever,
and every new beauty that Infinite Object discovers to us, like the diversified Refractions of the same sparkling Diamond, shall yield our minds fresh pleasures for ever,
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O blessed for ever be the good God, I am as happy now as ever my heart can hold, every part of me is so thronged with joys, that I have no room for any more,
O blessed for ever be the good God, I am as happy now as ever my heart can hold, every part of me is so thronged with Joys, that I have no room for any more,
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And now having finished this short and imperfect description of this happy state of eternal life, I shall conclude with some Inferences from the whole.
And now having finished this short and imperfect description of this happy state of Eternal life, I shall conclude with Some Inferences from the Whole.
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and not be contented to receive some evil? When our good Father hath provided for us a Crown of endless bliss and glory hereafter, with that conscience or modesty can we complain of these little paternal castigations he inflicts on us here, especially considering, that the great design of all his present severities is to prepare and discipline us for that heavenly state, that by all these dismal Providences, he is onely training us up for a Crown, fitting, instructing and disposing us to reign with himself in glory for ever? Can any thing be unwelcome to us that is in order to so blessed an end? Can any Physick be nauseous or distastfull, that is prescribed to recover us into such an happy immortality? No, doubtless every thing that leads heavenwards,
and not be contented to receive Some evil? When our good Father hath provided for us a Crown of endless bliss and glory hereafter, with that conscience or modesty can we complain of these little paternal castigations he inflicts on us Here, especially considering, that the great Design of all his present severities is to prepare and discipline us for that heavenly state, that by all these dismal Providences, he is only training us up for a Crown, fitting, instructing and disposing us to Reign with himself in glory for ever? Can any thing be unwelcome to us that is in order to so blessed an end? Can any Physic be nauseous or distasteful, that is prescribed to recover us into such an happy immortality? No, doubtless every thing that leads heavenwards,
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and all these kind severities, that tend to our eternal welfare, are favours for which we are bound to praise and adore the goodness of Heaven for ever.
and all these kind severities, that tend to our Eternal welfare, Are favours for which we Are bound to praise and adore the Goodness of Heaven for ever.
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and say, Vre, seca, vulnera, Lord, cut, or wound, or burn me if thou seest fit, strip me of all my dearest comforts, handle me as severely as thou pleasest,
and say, Ur, seca, vulnera, Lord, Cut, or wound, or burn me if thou See fit, strip me of all my dearest comforts, handle me as severely as thou pleasest,
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If, I say, we do not thus acquiesce in our present sufferings, upon the consideration of that bliss they tend to, we are infinitely foolish and ungratefull;
If, I say, we do not thus acquiesce in our present sufferings, upon the consideration of that bliss they tend to, we Are infinitely foolish and ungrateful;
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With that contempt shall we reflect upon our present cowardise and meanness of spirit, that could not bear, without murmuring, a few incoveniencies on the road to such an immortal heaven of pleasures!
With that contempt shall we reflect upon our present cowardice and meanness of Spirit, that could not bear, without murmuring, a few inconveniences on the road to such an immortal heaven of pleasures!
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Wherefore if our voyage be not so pleasant as we would have it, let us remember 'tis not long, we have but a short days sail to an eternity of happiness,
Wherefore if our voyage be not so pleasant as we would have it, let us Remember it's not long, we have but a short days sail to an eternity of happiness,
and when once we are landed on that blessed shore, with what ravishing content and satisfaction shall we look back on the rough and boisterous Seas we have past,
and when once we Are landed on that blessed shore, with what ravishing content and satisfaction shall we look back on the rough and boisterous Seas we have passed,
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Let us therefore comfort our selves with these things, and when at any time our spirits are sinking under any worldly trouble, consider that while we have a Heaven to hope for, we can never be miserable;
Let us Therefore Comfort our selves with these things, and when At any time our spirits Are sinking under any worldly trouble, Consider that while we have a Heaven to hope for, we can never be miserable;
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and its peace and comfort, maugre all afflictions from without, will shine as undisturbedly as the lights of Pharos in the midst of storms and tempests.
and its peace and Comfort, maugre all afflictions from without, will shine as undisturbedly as the lights of Pharos in the midst of storms and tempests.
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or else we are most strangely besotted, who when we are born to live for ever above, in the most ravishing glory and happiness, can suffer our selves to doat upon this world,
or Else we Are most strangely besotted, who when we Are born to live for ever above, in the most ravishing glory and happiness, can suffer our selves to dote upon this world,
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how would they sneak and disappear in the presence of that eternal brightness, and be forced to shroud their vanquish'd glories as Stars do when the Sun appears!
how would they sneak and disappear in the presence of that Eternal brightness, and be forced to shroud their vanquished Glories as Stars do when the Sun appears!
And whilst we interchangeably turned our eyes from one to t'other, with what shame and confusion should we reflect upon the wretched groveling temper of our own minds, what poor mean-spirited creatures we are to satisfie our selves with the impertinent trifles of this world,
And while we interchangeably turned our eyes from one to tother, with what shame and confusion should we reflect upon the wretched groveling temper of our own minds, what poor mean-spirited creatures we Are to satisfy our selves with the impertinent trifles of this world,
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and all employed at that poor, and mean, and miserable rate, as might justly make those blessed Spirits ashamed to own their kindred and alliance with us.
and all employed At that poor, and mean, and miserable rate, as might justly make those blessed Spirits ashamed to own their kindred and alliance with us.
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To tell you truly and seriously my thoughts, I cannot imagine, but if when we are thus extravagantly concerned about the pitifull trifles of this world, those blessed Spirits do indeed see and converse with us;
To tell you truly and seriously my thoughts, I cannot imagine, but if when we Are thus extravagantly concerned about the pitiful trifles of this world, those blessed Spirits do indeed see and converse with us;
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Wherefore in the Name of God, Sirs, let us not expose our selves any longer to the just derision of all the world by our excessive dotage upon the vanities of this life;
Wherefore in the Name of God, Sirs, let us not expose our selves any longer to the just derision of all the world by our excessive dotage upon the vanities of this life;
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how much more unreasonable is it for good men to be afraid of Death, which is but a momentary passage from sickness to eternal health, from labour to eternal rest,
how much more unreasonable is it for good men to be afraid of Death, which is but a momentary passage from sickness to Eternal health, from labour to Eternal rest,
What is there in this world that ye are so fond of it? what in the other, that ye are so afraid of it? Suppose that now your Souls were on the wing, mounting towards the celestial Abodes,
What is there in this world that you Are so found of it? what in the other, that you Are so afraid of it? Suppose that now your Souls were on the wing, mounting towards the celestial Abodes,
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and that at some convenient stand between Heaven and Earth, from whence ye might take a prospect of both, ye were now making a pause to survey and compare them with one another;
and that At Some convenient stand between Heaven and Earth, from whence you might take a prospect of both, you were now making a pause to survey and compare them with one Another;
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and that all in a view ye beheld the vast numbers of men and women, that at this time are fainting for want of bread, of young men that are hewen down by the sword, of Orphans that are weeping over the Graves of their Fathers, of Mariners that are shrieking out in a storm,
and that all in a view you beheld the vast numbers of men and women, that At this time Are fainting for want of bred, of young men that Are hewn down by the sword, of Orphans that Are weeping over the Graves of their Father's, of Mariners that Are shrieking out in a storm,
would ye not, do ye think, upon such a review of both states, be infinitely glad that ye were gone from hence, that ye are out of the noise and participation of so many evils and calamities? would not the sight of the glories above,
would you not, do you think, upon such a review of both states, be infinitely glad that you were gone from hence, that you Are out of the noise and participation of so many evils and calamities? would not the sighed of the Glories above,
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make us willing to remove our quarters, and exchange this Wilderness for that Canaan? 'Tis true indeed, the passage from one to t'other is commonly very painfull and grievous;
make us willing to remove our quarters, and exchange this Wilderness for that Canaan? It's true indeed, the passage from one to tother is commonly very painful and grievous;
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and if a few mortal pangs will work a perfect cure on me, and recover me to everlasting health and life, methinks the hope of this blessed effect should be sufficient to indear that agony,
and if a few Mortal pangs will work a perfect cure on me, and recover me to everlasting health and life, methinks the hope of this blessed Effect should be sufficient to endear that agony,
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to die, is to leave all our acquaintance, to bid adieu to our dearest friends and relatives, to pass into an unknown state, to converse with strangers, whose laws and customs we are not acquainted with:
to die, is to leave all our acquaintance, to bid adieu to our dearest Friends and relatives, to pass into an unknown state, to converse with Strangers, whose laws and customs we Are not acquainted with:
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From whence I may reasonably infer, that what I know not is so too, and if I have but the temper of Heaven, I am sure I shall easily comply with the heavenly laws and customs of it;
From whence I may reasonably infer, that what I know not is so too, and if I have but the temper of Heaven, I am sure I shall Easily comply with the heavenly laws and customs of it;
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I do not deny but the circumstances of our affairs in this life are many times such as may justly excuse even a good man's unwillingness to die, some great opportunities of doing good may present themselves,
I do not deny but the Circumstances of our affairs in this life Are many times such as may justly excuse even a good Man's unwillingness to die, Some great opportunities of doing good may present themselves,
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4. Fourthly and lastly, Hence I infer, what unspeakable incouragement we have to endeavour after that Universal Righteousness, which intitles us to this blessed state of eternal life;
4. Fourthly and lastly, Hence I infer, what unspeakable encouragement we have to endeavour After that Universal Righteousness, which entitles us to this blessed state of Eternal life;
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since God hath proposed such a vast reward to encourage and animate our industry, how can we account any work hard, of which Heaven is the wages? how can we faint in our Christian race when we see the Crown of Glory hang over the Goal? Methinks this should be enough to infuse life and spirit into the most crest-fal'n Soul, to make Cripples run,
since God hath proposed such a vast reward to encourage and animate our industry, how can we account any work hard, of which Heaven is the wages? how can we faint in our Christian raze when we see the Crown of Glory hang over the Goal? Methinks this should be enough to infuse life and Spirit into the most crestfallen Soul, to make Cripples run,
we thrust our selves into a perpetual croud, and tumult of businesses, where with vast concern and thoughtfulness, with eager and passionate prosecutions, with endless brawls and contentions, with restless justlings,
we thrust our selves into a perpetual crowd, and tumult of businesses, where with vast concern and thoughtfulness, with eager and passionate prosecutions, with endless brawls and contentions, with restless jostlings,
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and shall we flag when Heaven is the object of our prosecutions, who are so active in the pursuit of trifles? Whensoever therefore we find our endeavours in Religion begin to tire,
and shall we flag when Heaven is the Object of our prosecutions, who Are so active in the pursuit of trifles? Whensoever Therefore we find our endeavours in Religion begin to tire,
so that I am fain to sweat at every step, and every ascent is a new toil to me? yet when I am up, I am sure to be entertained with such pleasant gales,
so that I am fain to sweat At every step, and every ascent is a new toil to me? yet when I am up, I am sure to be entertained with such pleasant gales,
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and glorious prospects, as will fully recompence all my labour in climbing thither, there with an over-joyed heart I shall sit down and bless my toils;
and glorious prospects, as will Fully recompense all my labour in climbing thither, there with an overjoyed heart I shall fit down and bless my toils;
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and the waves swell never so much, yet thou canst not miscarry unless thou wilt, thou art not like other passengers, left to the mercy of wind and weather,
and the waves swell never so much, yet thou Canst not miscarry unless thou wilt, thou art not like other passengers, left to the mercy of wind and weather,
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but an Ornament to the whole Race of Mankind, and whose breathless Carkass, to which we are now rendring the last Offices of Friendship, was e'erwhilst the seat of a mind so exalted,
but an Ornament to the Whole Raze of Mankind, and whose breathless Carcase, to which we Are now rendering the last Offices of Friendship, was e'erwhilst the seat of a mind so exalted,
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and a Nature so refined, as that had it but a few equals scattered through the world, they might go far towards the retrieving the forfeited reputation of our degenerate kind;
and a Nature so refined, as that had it but a few equals scattered through the world, they might go Far towards the retrieving the forfeited reputation of our degenerate kind;
for besides the deep and accurate insight he had in the frame and structure of Humane Bodies, of which he gave such abundant proof in his Learned Anatomical Lectures, besides his large and comprehensive knowledge of the Virtues and Qualities of Medicaments,
for beside the deep and accurate insight he had in the frame and structure of Humane Bodies, of which he gave such abundant proof in his Learned Anatomical Lectures, beside his large and comprehensive knowledge of the Virtues and Qualities of Medicaments,
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and of the Natures and Symptomes of Diseases, the Theory of which he had vastly cultivated and improved by a long, a curious, and well-digested Experience;
and of the Nature's and Symptoms of Diseases, the Theory of which he had vastly cultivated and improved by a long, a curious, and well-digested Experience;
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besides these things, I say, he was a very generous and carefull Practitioner, for though his Practice was very large among those of the better Rank and Quality,
beside these things, I say, he was a very generous and careful Practitioner, for though his Practice was very large among those of the better Rank and Quality,
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yet his Ears were always open to the Cries and Complaints of the Poor, to whom he alwaies Administred with as much care and consideration for Pity and for Charity sake,
yet his Ears were always open to the Cries and Complaints of the Poor, to whom he always Administered with as much care and consideration for Pity and for Charity sake,
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for though he himself be gone, yet he hath left behind him many a living Monument of himself, who cannot but acknowledge with Gratitude to his Memory, that under God they owe the breath which they now draw, to the skill and experience of this great Aesculapius. And as he had an excellent mind,
for though he himself be gone, yet he hath left behind him many a living Monument of himself, who cannot but acknowledge with Gratitude to his Memory, that under God they owe the breath which they now draw, to the skill and experience of this great Aesculapius. And as he had an excellent mind,
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so he had a lovely and amiable temper, a temper in which there was nothing but what was highly indearing, nothing that was stormy or tempestuous, rough or sower, imperious or insolent, false or malitious, humorous or phantastick,
so he had a lovely and amiable temper, a temper in which there was nothing but what was highly endearing, nothing that was stormy or tempestuous, rough or sour, imperious or insolent, false or malicious, humorous or fantastic,
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his passions were always sober, and his Appetites temperate, his Conduct was very prudent, but yet very punctual and honest, his Conversation was innocent and chearfull,
his passion were always Sobrium, and his Appetites temperate, his Conduct was very prudent, but yet very punctual and honest, his Conversation was innocent and cheerful,
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and particularly upon his Death-bed not many hours before his departure, where he heartily thanked God that he had well weighed and considered the course of his life,
and particularly upon his Deathbed not many hours before his departure, where he heartily thanked God that he had well weighed and considered the course of his life,
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and the final issues and events of his actions, and with a very serious chearfulness resign'd up himself into God's hands and disposal, professing himself to be very well content to live or dye,
and the final issues and events of his actions, and with a very serious cheerfulness resigned up himself into God's hands and disposal, professing himself to be very well content to live or die,
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For here all his natural sweetness and benignity, which ordinarily diffused it self through the whole sphere of his activity, was contracted and united in one point or centre,
For Here all his natural sweetness and benignity, which ordinarily diffused it self through the Whole sphere of his activity, was contracted and united in one point or centre,
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but here one would have thought they had been one Soul too, for they had all the same likings and dis-likings, the same joys and sorrows, the same pains and pleasures;
but Here one would have Thought they had been one Soul too, for they had all the same likings and dislikings, the same Joys and sorrows, the same pains and pleasures;
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so that what the good Portia said to her dear Brutus, this happy pair might have truly said to each other, NONLATINALPHABET, I am the partner of thy fortunes,
so that what the good Portia said to her dear Brutus, this happy pair might have truly said to each other,, I am the partner of thy fortune's,
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As he was a Master, the lamentations of his Servants, for the share they had in the loss of him, sufficiently demonstrates his great kindness and goodness to them;
As he was a Master, the lamentations of his Servants, for the share they had in the loss of him, sufficiently demonstrates his great kindness and Goodness to them;
his whole Family, which while he was well, did always wear sprightly and chearfull looks, upon the sad news that there was no hope of his recovery, was presently converted into a House of Mourning,
his Whole Family, which while he was well, did always wear sprightly and cheerful looks, upon the sad news that there was no hope of his recovery, was presently converted into a House of Mourning,
and like a rich field of Spices, he scattered his perfumes throughout all the Neighbourhood, where upon every call and invitation he was ready to doe good,
and like a rich field of Spices, he scattered his perfumes throughout all the Neighbourhood, where upon every call and invitation he was ready to do good,
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and accordingly ye see, that though his kindred and alliance was not very large, yet by the lamentations that are made for him, one would think he had been the Father of some very populous Tribe;
and accordingly you see, that though his kindred and alliance was not very large, yet by the lamentations that Are made for him, one would think he had been the Father of Some very populous Tribe;
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for I dare say, that for these many years there hath not been seen a more sorrowfull Funeral within the Walls of this City than this we are now celebrating;
for I Dare say, that for these many Years there hath not been seen a more sorrowful Funeral within the Walls of this city than this we Are now celebrating;
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but if we would be benefited by his Memory, as we were by his Life, let us remember his excellent Virtues and Accomplishments so as to imitate and transcribe them to follow his Example in all the good things he did;
but if we would be benefited by his Memory, as we were by his Life, let us Remember his excellent Virtues and Accomplishments so as to imitate and transcribe them to follow his Exampl in all the good things he did;
