A funeral sermon preached upon the death of Mr. Nathaniel Oldfield who deceased Decemb. 31, 1696, ætat. 32 : with some account of his exemplary character / by John Shower.
The Direction here given, concerning the Peoples Duty, with respect to their Ministers, is entire, and may be understood without examining the Context.
The Direction Here given, Concerning the Peoples Duty, with respect to their Ministers, is entire, and may be understood without examining the Context.
One would think it very easie to determine, of what Ministers the Apostle speaks, whether such as were yet alive, or such as were dead; did not our Translation favour their Opinion, who would make the Original Word a Participle, rather than a Substantive, (NONLATINALPHABET;) contrary to the more general Sense of most Learned Interpreters and Criticks, who read the Words thus, Be mindful of your Guides, or Rulers, and remember them who have had the Rule over you; i. e.
One would think it very easy to determine, of what Ministers the Apostle speaks, whither such as were yet alive, or such as were dead; did not our translation favour their Opinion, who would make the Original Word a Participle, rather than a Substantive, (;) contrary to the more general Sense of most Learned Interpreters and Critics, who read the Words thus, Be mindful of your Guides, or Rulers, and Remember them who have had the Rule over you; i. e.
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and to that end, to consider their Conversation in this World, and how they got safe into another. But the Apostle speaks here of their Pastors and Teachers, the Ministers of the Gospel,
and to that end, to Consider their Conversation in this World, and how they god safe into Another. But the Apostle speaks Here of their Pastors and Teachers, the Ministers of the Gospel,
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1. FIRST, As to their Persons, the Apostle gives us an account of them in four Things. 1. As to their Name, They are Guides and Rulers, NONLATINALPHABET. 2. They have spoken to you the Word of God, have been Preachers of the Everlasting Gospel. 3. He testifies their Exemplary Faith, proposing them as Patterns. 4. Their Constancy and Perseverance in Faith and Holiness to the last;
1. FIRST, As to their Persons, the Apostle gives us an account of them in four Things. 1. As to their Name, They Are Guides and Rulers,. 2. They have spoken to you the Word of God, have been Preachers of the Everlasting Gospel. 3. He Testifies their Exemplary Faith, proposing them as Patterns. 4. Their Constancy and Perseverance in Faith and Holiness to the last;
2. HAVING thus described their Persons, he mentions three Duties towards them. 1. To Remember them. 2. To Follow their Faith. 3. As a Motive and a Means thereto, to Consider their Conversation, and the happy End of it;
2. HAVING thus described their Persons, he mentions three Duties towards them. 1. To remember them. 2. To Follow their Faith. 3. As a Motive and a Means thereto, to Consider their Conversation, and the happy End of it;
and then Apply my Discourse to the Solemn Occasion of this Assembly, viz. the Breach which God hath made amongst you, by the Death of my Reverend and worthy Brother.
and then Apply my Discourse to the Solemn Occasion of this Assembly, viz. the Breach which God hath made among you, by the Death of my Reverend and worthy Brother.
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and more, whether the Apostle directs this Epistle to all the Churches in Judea, or only to the Converted Jews in Jerusalem. I shall not go about to decide it.
and more, whither the Apostle directs this Epistle to all the Churches in Judea, or only to the Converted jews in Jerusalem. I shall not go about to decide it.
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TO this purpose we find that Clemens Romanus, who is the most Antient Writer of the Christian Church, next the Apostles, (the same Clemens who is mentioned by the Apostle himself, Phil. 4.3.) in his Epistle to the Corinthians, useth this very word very frequently for Gospel Ministers, Bishops, such as preach'd the Word of God,
TO this purpose we find that Clemens Romanus, who is the most Ancient Writer of the Christian Church, next the Apostles, (the same Clemens who is mentioned by the Apostle himself, Philip 4.3.) in his Epistle to the Corinthians, uses this very word very frequently for Gospel Ministers, Bishops, such as preached the Word of God,
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OUR Blessed Saviour is called the Head, the Husband, the Shepherd, the Lord of his Church, which imports Authority; and the Church is his Body, his Spouse, his Flock, his Family and Houshold;
OUR Blessed Saviour is called the Head, the Husband, the Shepherd, the Lord of his Church, which imports authority; and the Church is his Body, his Spouse, his Flock, his Family and Household;
and Apostles, and Evangelists, who were empowered by Miracles as a Divine Attestation, to prove their Authority to reveal and publish the Rule of Faith and Life,
and Apostles, and Evangelists, who were empowered by Miracles as a Divine Attestation, to prove their authority to reveal and publish the Rule of Faith and Life,
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he hath stated the Nature of the Ministerial Office and Power, to proclaim Repentance and Remission of Sins, to turn Men from the power of Satan to God, to edifie the Body of Christ,
he hath stated the Nature of the Ministerial Office and Power, to proclaim Repentance and Remission of Sins, to turn Men from the power of Satan to God, to edify the Body of christ,
and to gather, feed and govern the Churches of Christ, to rule as well as teach the Flock, to judge who should be publickly taken into the Church by Baptism, or cast out;
and to gather, feed and govern the Churches of christ, to Rule as well as teach the Flock, to judge who should be publicly taken into the Church by Baptism, or cast out;
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to rebuke those that are disorderly, and see that all things be done to the Edification of the Church, to bind over the impenitent, who are contumacious, to the Bar of Christ,
to rebuke those that Are disorderly, and see that all things be done to the Edification of the Church, to bind over the impenitent, who Are contumacious, to the Bar of christ,
and by themselves, or others, to look after the Poor, and visit the Sick, &c. He hath described the Persons that he would have to be such Officers, by their requisite Qualifications;
and by themselves, or Others, to look After the Poor, and visit the Sick, etc. He hath described the Persons that he would have to be such Officers, by their requisite Qualifications;
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But that which I argue from this Text, is this, That they who preach the Gospel, are to Guide, Oversee and Rule their own Flock, according to the Holy Scripture.
But that which I argue from this Text, is this, That they who preach the Gospel, Are to Guide, Oversee and Rule their own Flock, according to the Holy Scripture.
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They are Rulers over Christ's Houshold, but not by secular Force and Rigour, not to compel Men to the Faith and Obedience of the Gospel, otherwise than by Truth and Love, by Instruction and Perswasion,
They Are Rulers over Christ's Household, but not by secular Force and Rigour, not to compel Men to the Faith and obedience of the Gospel, otherwise than by Truth and Love, by Instruction and Persuasion,
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For in this case you are obliged to Submit your selves in the Lord, to whatever is made known to you to be according to the Will of God, revealed in his Word.
For in this case you Are obliged to Submit your selves in the Lord, to whatever is made known to you to be according to the Will of God, revealed in his Word.
'Tis true, if we exceed our Commission, you are not to receive us, but if we keep to the Words of Christ, he that despiseth our Message, Despiseth not Man, but God.
It's true, if we exceed our Commission, you Are not to receive us, but if we keep to the Words of christ, he that despises our Message, Despises not Man, but God.
And let the Elders who rule well, NONLATINALPHABET, be counted worthy of double Honour, or Recompence, as the Original Word often signifies, 1 Tim. 5.17, 18. I MAY be blamed by some, for saying thus much;
And let the Elders who Rule well,, be counted worthy of double Honour, or Recompense, as the Original Word often signifies, 1 Tim. 5.17, 18. I MAY be blamed by Some, for saying thus much;
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but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead, Gal. 1.1. they received their Ministry from the Lord, Col. 4.17. he makes 'em Oversers, Acts 20.28. Timothy is called the Servant of the Lord, 2 Tim. 2.24.
but by jesus christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead, Gal. 1.1. they received their Ministry from the Lord, Col. 4.17. he makes they Oversers, Acts 20.28. Timothy is called the Servant of the Lord, 2 Tim. 2.24.
They are called Presidents, Guides, Rulers, Shepherds, Planters, Husbandmen, Pastors, Ambassadors for Christ, and the Glory of Christ, and the Ministers of his Spiritual Kingdom, Angels of the Churches, Builders of his Church, &c. By Baptism to initiate Disciples unto Christ,
They Are called Presidents, Guides, Rulers, Shepherd's, Planters, Husbandmen, Pastors, ambassadors for christ, and the Glory of christ, and the Ministers of his Spiritual Kingdom, Angels of the Churches, Builders of his Church, etc. By Baptism to initiate Disciples unto christ,
and by the other Sacrament to confirm them, to feed 'em with the sincere Milk of the Word, to intercede for them in Prayer, to bless them in the Name of Christ, to convey his Messages, Instructions, Counsels and Comforts to 'em, which without his Institution and Appointment they could no more do,
and by the other Sacrament to confirm them, to feed they with the sincere Milk of the Word, to intercede for them in Prayer, to bless them in the Name of christ, to convey his Messages, Instructions, Counsels and Comforts to they, which without his Institution and Appointment they could no more doe,
And it is in great Wisdom and Mercy to the Souls of Men, that our Blessed Lord has appointed some Persons on purpose to devote themselves to this Work;
And it is in great Wisdom and Mercy to the Souls of Men, that our Blessed Lord has appointed Some Persons on purpose to devote themselves to this Work;
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for the Conversion and Salvation of Souls, 1 Cor. 1.21. It pleaseth God now, as well as formerly, by the foolishness of Preaching to save them that believe.
for the Conversion and Salvation of Souls, 1 Cor. 1.21. It Pleases God now, as well as formerly, by the foolishness of Preaching to save them that believe.
The Ministry of the Gospel may be needful to Converts, and Believers, and real Saints, and is so, there being something still lacking to their Faith and Comfort.
The Ministry of the Gospel may be needful to Converts, and Believers, and real Saints, and is so, there being something still lacking to their Faith and Comfort.
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nor would he convert the Ethiopian Eunuch, without the Ministery of Phillip; nor the Goaler without the Ministery of Paul and Silas, tho' he wrought a Miracle to prepare for his Conversion.
nor would he convert the Ethiopian Eunuch, without the Ministry of Philip; nor the Goalkeeper without the Ministry of Paul and Silas, though he wrought a Miracle to prepare for his Conversion.
how Religion has declined and been lost, by the Ignorance, and Unfaithfulness, and Negligence of those that ought to have Preached the Gospel of Christ:
how Religion has declined and been lost, by the Ignorance, and Unfaithfulness, and Negligence of those that ought to have Preached the Gospel of christ:
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and to warn every man, lest they be perverted by false Teachers, &c. And how expresly to the like purpose, are they required to labour with their utmost strength in this Work, 1 Tim. 1.17. 1 Cor. 16.16. 1 Thes. 5.12. They are To give themselves continually to Prayer, and the Ministry of the Word, Acts 6.4. AND how needful is it that they should do so, who are to unfold the Mind of God to others;
and to warn every man, lest they be perverted by false Teachers, etc. And how expressly to the like purpose, Are they required to labour with their utmost strength in this Work, 1 Tim. 1.17. 1 Cor. 16.16. 1 Thebes 5.12. They Are To give themselves continually to Prayer, and the Ministry of the Word, Acts 6.4. AND how needful is it that they should do so, who Are to unfold the Mind of God to Others;
how much of Divine Revelation, or the Written Word, was then extant, when the Apostle wrote this Epistle, (which is thought to be about the fifty seventh,
how much of Divine Revelation, or the Written Word, was then extant, when the Apostle wrote this Epistle, (which is Thought to be about the fifty seventh,
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or fifty eighth year of our Blessed Lord, while he was a Prisoner at Rome, and towards the end of his first Imprisonment there.) All the New Testament seems to be then written, save the Epistles of St. John, and his Revelations, and the Second Epistle of St. Peter. 'Tis certain, that the whole Word of God in the Holy Scriptures, is to be explained,
or fifty eighth year of our Blessed Lord, while he was a Prisoner At Room, and towards the end of his First Imprisonment there.) All the New Testament seems to be then written, save the Epistles of Saint John, and his Revelations, and the Second Epistle of Saint Peter. It's certain, that the Whole Word of God in the Holy Scriptures, is to be explained,
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3. ANOTHER Thing concerning these Deceased Ministers the Apostle mentions, is, their Exemplary Faith. They would not have been proposed as Patterns, with respect to Faith, if they had not been Famous and Exemplary,
3. ANOTHER Thing Concerning these Deceased Ministers the Apostle mentions, is, their Exemplary Faith. They would not have been proposed as Patterns, with respect to Faith, if they had not been Famous and Exemplary,
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as fit Examples for the People to follow, as to their Faith. You find Ministers are exhorted to Take heed to their Doctrine, 1 Tim. IV. 16. and to continue therein, that they May save themselves, and them that hear them,
as fit Examples for the People to follow, as to their Faith. You find Ministers Are exhorted to Take heed to their Doctrine, 1 Tim. IV. 16. and to continue therein, that they May save themselves, and them that hear them,
how is it possible that true Christianity should spread and flourish, or be preserved and continued? What need have we to beg, that God would give and continue such Pastors after his own Heart, as may feed his People with Good Knowledge and Sound Ʋnderstanding. They must hold fast the faithful Word that they have been taught, that they may be able, by sound Doctrine to exhort,
how is it possible that true Christianity should spread and flourish, or be preserved and continued? What need have we to beg, that God would give and continue such Pastors After his own Heart, as may feed his People with Good Knowledge and Found Ʋnderstanding. They must hold fast the faithful Word that they have been taught, that they may be able, by found Doctrine to exhort,
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By Humility and Meekness, Moderation and Self-denial, Zeal for the Glory of God, Mortification of Corrupt Affections, Contempt of the World, Readiness for the Cross, Condescension and Patience towards All, Heavenly-mindedness, &c. In all things, Ministers should show themselves Patterns of good works,
By Humility and Meekness, Moderation and Self-denial, Zeal for the Glory of God, Mortification of Corrupt Affections, Contempt of the World, Readiness for the Cross, Condescension and Patience towards All, Heavenly-mindedness, etc. In all things, Ministers should show themselves Patterns of good works,
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and be Examples unto Believers in Word, in Conversation, in Charity, in Spirit, in Faith, in Purity, Tit. II. 2, 7. 1 Tim. IV. 12. THIS is the most likely Method to have Success:
and be Examples unto Believers in Word, in Conversation, in Charity, in Spirit, in Faith, in Purity, Tit. II 2, 7. 1 Tim. IV. 12. THIS is the most likely Method to have Success:
yet how small is the Good, that is wrought by his Doctrine, in comparison of the great Hurt that is done by the dissolute Life of such a Minister? Is it likely, that he, that in the Pulpit pleads for Honour unto the Person of Christ,
yet how small is the Good, that is wrought by his Doctrine, in comparison of the great Hurt that is done by the dissolute Life of such a Minister? Is it likely, that he, that in the Pulpit pleads for Honour unto the Person of christ,
for Obedience to his Commands, and Faith to be exercised in his Promises, and when he is out of it, contradicts all that he hath said, by a sensual practice;
for obedience to his Commands, and Faith to be exercised in his Promises, and when he is out of it, contradicts all that he hath said, by a sensual practice;
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and Wantonness, and Covetousness, &c. as the way to Destruction, and yet turn not their own feet from walking therein? will they not say, Physician, heal thy self? or thou Hypocrite, First cast the Beam out of thine own Eye,
and Wantonness, and Covetousness, etc. as the Way to Destruction, and yet turn not their own feet from walking therein? will they not say, physician, heal thy self? or thou Hypocrite, First cast the Beam out of thine own Eye,
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and Necessity, and Importance of it, if he doth not believe, and live, and obey it himself? We may as well think, that a Heretick may teach you the Truth, as well as the Orthodox;
and Necessity, and Importance of it, if he does not believe, and live, and obey it himself? We may as well think, that a Heretic may teach you the Truth, as well as the Orthodox;
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and unexperienced as to real Godliness, they have a secret Enmity in their Hearts against that Holiness, which they should daily preach, which is a Clog at their Feet,
and unexperienced as to real Godliness, they have a secret Enmity in their Hearts against that Holiness, which they should daily preach, which is a Clog At their Feet,
HOW terrible is that known passage of Chrysostom, with relation to this? Saying, That he is perswaded, that very few of those who are entrusted with the Gospel,
HOW terrible is that known passage of Chrysostom, with Relation to this? Saying, That he is persuaded, that very few of those who Are Entrusted with the Gospel,
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How must such a Man be confounded in Preaching against his own Sins, and pronouncing Damnation against himself? And with how little Success can he pray for the People of his Charge,
How must such a Man be confounded in Preaching against his own Sins, and pronouncing Damnation against himself? And with how little Success can he pray for the People of his Charge,
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but 'tis the servent Prayer of a Righteous Man, James V. 14, 15. 4. HE mentions their Constancy and Perseverance in Faith and Holiness, 'till the happy End, and Exit of their Conversation. And this he exhorts them to Consider, to review, to reflect upon;
but it's the servient Prayer of a Righteous Man, James V. 14, 15. 4. HE mentions their Constancy and Perseverance in Faith and Holiness, till the happy End, and Exit of their Conversation. And this he exhorts them to Consider, to review, to reflect upon;
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and that not transiently, but with deep Attention; not once only, but again and again. To consider what their Carriage and Deportment hath been in publick, and in private;
and that not transiently, but with deep Attention; not once only, but again and again. To Consider what their Carriage and Deportment hath been in public, and in private;
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Their Beginning, and Progress was commendable, and their latter End was answerably good and safe, desirable and happy, either by a natural death, in the Peace of God,
Their Beginning, and Progress was commendable, and their latter End was answerably good and safe, desirable and happy, either by a natural death, in the Peace of God,
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I SHALL not need to enquire, how far the Apostle may here refer to the Death of the first Martyr Stephen, and of James the Son of Zebbedee, who both exercised their Ministty at Jerusalem, and suffered Martyrdom there, as 'tis thought did the other James, the Brother of our Lord, several years before the date of this Epistle to the Hebrews.
I SHALL not need to inquire, how Far the Apostle may Here refer to the Death of the First Martyr Stephen, and of James the Son of Zebbedee, who both exercised their Ministty At Jerusalem, and suffered Martyrdom there, as it's Thought did the other James, the Brother of our Lord, several Years before the date of this Epistle to the Hebrews.
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and often their Conversation, and the happy End of it. 1. REMEMBER your Spiritual Guides, who have had the Instruction and Conduct of your Souls, and faithfully discharged their Office.
and often their Conversation, and the happy End of it. 1. REMEMBER your Spiritual Guides, who have had the Instruction and Conduct of your Souls, and faithfully discharged their Office.
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while they lived, and for all the Goodness and Grace of God towards them, in enabling them to do or suffer his Will, with their Supports, Perseverance, Assistances, Encouragements, and Victory.
while they lived, and for all the goodness and Grace of God towards them, in enabling them to do or suffer his Will, with their Supports, Perseverance, Assistances, Encouragements, and Victory.
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Remember how much more you ought to have valued their Ministry, and how much better you might have improved it; (the very thoughts of what you would do,
remember how much more you ought to have valued their Ministry, and how much better you might have improved it; (the very thoughts of what you would do,
if God would again have tryed you in that kind, might herein be your Help.) Remember what Counsels, what Warnings and Reproofs, what Encouragements and Consolations, you have ever had by their means.
if God would again have tried you in that kind, might herein be your Help.) remember what Counsels, what Warnings and Reproofs, what Encouragements and Consolations, you have ever had by their means.
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and Love to Souls, they did use to Preach; with what humble Condescension, Meekness and Charity, and unblameable Conversation, they lived in this World.
and Love to Souls, they did use to Preach; with what humble Condescension, Meekness and Charity, and unblameable Conversation, they lived in this World.
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They are part of the Family of Christ, to which we are adjoined, if by Faith we are united to him, Heb. XII. 22, 23. We have no reason to believe, that they Forget us whom they have left behind;
They Are part of the Family of christ, to which we Are adjoined, if by Faith we Are united to him, Hebrew XII. 22, 23. We have no reason to believe, that they Forget us whom they have left behind;
CAN we think with Pleasure of such a Friend or Minister, of such an Acquaintance or Relation, whom we tenderly love, that is many Miles distant from us, here upon Earth;
CAN we think with Pleasure of such a Friend or Minister, of such an Acquaintance or Relation, whom we tenderly love, that is many Miles distant from us, Here upon Earth;
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and shall we be unmindful of those who are in Heaven? It should be a Complacential Thought, to consider, that such a Father or Grand-father, such a Husband or Wife, such a Child or Brother of yours or mine, are now with Christ, in the Bosom of his Love in glory.
and shall we be unmindful of those who Are in Heaven? It should be a Complacential Thought, to Consider, that such a Father or Grandfather, such a Husband or Wife, such a Child or Brother of yours or mine, Are now with christ, in the Bosom of his Love in glory.
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Or their Faith may be considered, as regarding Doctrines to be believed and professed, Promises to be embraced and depended on, and Precepts to be obeyed.
Or their Faith may be considered, as regarding Doctrines to be believed and professed, Promises to be embraced and depended on, and Precepts to be obeyed.
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YOU see, in what it is your Deceased and Holy Friends, and Ministers are to be followed, it is in their Faith, and in the Principal Actings and Fruits of it,
YOU see, in what it is your Deceased and Holy Friends, and Ministers Are to be followed, it is in their Faith, and in the Principal Actings and Fruits of it,
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yet hath he set us an Example, that we should tread in his steps, in Obedience to his Father, in Zeal for his Glory, in Submission to his Will, in Patience under Suffering, &c. He gave us an Example of Subjection to Parents, Obedience to Magistrates, Painfulness in Preaching, Frequency in praying,
yet hath he Set us an Exampl, that we should tread in his steps, in obedience to his Father, in Zeal for his Glory, in Submission to his Will, in Patience under Suffering, etc. He gave us an Exampl of Subjection to Parents, obedience to Magistrates, Painfulness in Preaching, Frequency in praying,
and in going up and down the World doing good, in Forgiving Enemies, in Charity to all Men, &c. AS to all other Examples, tho' there may be some things Imitable, there are others, wherein we should be cautioned not to do the like;
and in going up and down the World doing good, in Forgiving Enemies, in Charity to all Men, etc. AS to all other Examples, though there may be Some things Imitable, there Are Others, wherein we should be cautioned not to do the like;
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If we follow him into the High Priests Hall, if we imitate him in making bold with Temptation, instead of following Christ, we may be brought to deny him.
If we follow him into the High Priests Hall, if we imitate him in making bold with Temptation, instead of following christ, we may be brought to deny him.
Therefore St. Paul expresly cautions us, how far we are to follow his Example, Phil. IV. 8. Finally, my Brethren, whatsoever things are honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report;
Therefore Saint Paul expressly cautions us, how Far we Are to follow his Exampl, Philip IV. 8. Finally, my Brothers, whatsoever things Are honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report;
and had as many Hindrances and Difficulties, and no more, or better Assistance or Encouragement than we, have yet been enabled to please and glorifie God,
and had as many Hindrances and Difficulties, and no more, or better Assistance or Encouragement than we, have yet been enabled to please and Glorify God,
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They complained as much we can, of inward Corruption, and outward Temptation; of an unfaithful World, and a busie Devil, and a desperately wicked Heart;
They complained as much we can, of inward Corruption, and outward Temptation; of an unfaithful World, and a busy devil, and a desperately wicked Heart;
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We have a Cloud of Witnesses, among our particular Friends and Acquaintance, whom we have known and loved, whom we have seen and heard, with whom we have convers'd and discours'd:
We have a Cloud of Witnesses, among our particular Friends and Acquaintance, whom we have known and loved, whom we have seen and herd, with whom we have conversed and discoursed:
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TIS one great Design of God's Gifts, and Graces to Some, that they may instruct and edifie Others. The path of the just in this sense, is a shining Light:
THIS one great Design of God's Gifts, and Graces to some, that they may instruct and edify Others. The path of the just in this sense, is a shining Light:
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AND when the Precept is exemplified into Pattern, and the Commands of Christ made legible in the Lives of Christians, we are the more encouraged to obey.
AND when the Precept is exemplified into Pattern, and the Commands of christ made legible in the Lives of Christians, we Are the more encouraged to obey.
When Charity and Humility, Self-denial and Patience, Piety and Devotion, are characterized in the Practice and Actions of the Saints, they are written as it were with Light, notwithstanding some mixture of Darkness, from Humane Passions,
When Charity and Humility, Self-denial and Patience, Piety and Devotion, Are characterized in the Practice and Actions of the Saints, they Are written as it were with Light, notwithstanding Some mixture of Darkness, from Humane Passion,
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1. TO quicken and excite our Diligence, to this purpose the Apostle makes mention of them, Chap. VI. 12. Be not sloathful, but be ye followers of them, who by Faith and Patience inherit the Promises.
1. TO quicken and excite our Diligence, to this purpose the Apostle makes mention of them, Chap. VI. 12. Be not slothful, but be you followers of them, who by Faith and Patience inherit the Promises.
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with this Encouragement in the following Words, that if they follow their Guides in their Faith in Christ, they will find him an Unchangeable, never failing Saviour:
with this Encouragement in the following Words, that if they follow their Guides in their Faith in christ, they will find him an Unchangeable, never failing Saviour:
HOW may the Temper, and Spirit, and Carriage, of such Exemplary Christians, shame our Negligence? Their Humility and Zeal, their Gravity and Seriousness, their continual Awe of God,
HOW may the Temper, and Spirit, and Carriage, of such Exemplary Christians, shame our Negligence? Their Humility and Zeal, their Gravity and Seriousness, their continual Awe of God,
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2. NOT only as to Duty, but let us consider 'em for our Encouragement and Comfort. Whatever Difficulties we may meet with in the Christian Race, the Consideration of these Examples may encourage our Faith, and Patience, and Perseverance.
2. NOT only as to Duty, but let us Consider they for our Encouragement and Comfort. Whatever Difficulties we may meet with in the Christian Raze, the Consideration of these Examples may encourage our Faith, and Patience, and Perseverance.
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HAD not they, whose Faith you are exhorted to follow, the like Temptations as you meet with? Have not you the same Rule to walk by, the same Promises, Assistances and Encouragements in the way to Heaven? Are your Wants to be supplied, Diseases to be cured, Difficulties to be conquered, Burdens to be endured, more,
HAD not they, whose Faith you Are exhorted to follow, the like Temptations as you meet with? Have not you the same Rule to walk by, the same Promises, Assistances and Encouragements in the Way to Heaven? are your Wants to be supplied, Diseases to be cured, Difficulties to be conquered, Burdens to be endured, more,
an End attended with Victory and Deliverance, the same Word that is used for Escape, 1 Cor. X. 13. Consider what Difficulties they met with, and yet did overcome;
an End attended with Victory and Deliverance, the same Word that is used for Escape, 1 Cor. X. 13. Consider what Difficulties they met with, and yet did overcome;
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I NOW come to the other Part of my Subject, to speak of Your Deceased Pastor. Not that I design to give you the History of his Parentage, Birth and Education,
I NOW come to the other Part of my Subject, to speak of Your Deceased Pastor. Not that I Design to give you the History of his Parentage, Birth and Education,
before he came to London, that is, before my Acquaintance with him, or yours; but some Account of his Example, as a Christian, and as a Minister of Christ;
before he Come to London, that is, before my Acquaintance with him, or yours; but Some Account of his Exampl, as a Christian, and as a Minister of christ;
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and to the Consciences of Men, as in the sight of God, Not as pleasing Men, but God who seeth the Heart, 2 Cor. X. 14, 15. PRAYER was his Delight, Strength and Excellency.
and to the Consciences of Men, as in the sighed of God, Not as pleasing Men, but God who sees the Heart, 2 Cor. X. 14, 15. PRAYER was his Delight, Strength and Excellency.
AT other times, the Thought of God, (and how often in a day did he think of God! ) and the very Name of God, was wont to strike him with a becoming A we and Reverence.
AT other times, the Thought of God, (and how often in a day did he think of God!) and the very Name of God, was wont to strike him with a becoming A we and reverence.
and his Grace to thrive, and gained him so much of the Divine Presence in his publick Work, that sometimes you might manifestly discern that God was with him.
and his Grace to thrive, and gained him so much of the Divine Presence in his public Work, that sometime you might manifestly discern that God was with him.
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He gave himself continually to Prayer, as well as to the Ministry of the Word. Acknowledging the most and best of his Knowledge and Learning he got upon his Knees.
He gave himself continually to Prayer, as well as to the Ministry of the Word. Acknowledging the most and best of his Knowledge and Learning he god upon his Knees.
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They that knew him best, can witness how much he delighted in Singing the Praises of God, and how stated a part of Family-worship he made it every day.
They that knew him best, can witness how much he delighted in Singing the Praises of God, and how stated a part of Family worship he made it every day.
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And when confined to his Chamber, by Pain and Languishing Sickness, (so as he could not attend the publick Assemblies,) how would he lament, the slight Sabbaths he thought he kept,
And when confined to his Chamber, by Pain and Languishing Sickness, (so as he could not attend the public Assemblies,) how would he lament, the slight Sabbaths he Thought he kept,
His Affection to his Relations, evidenced in his Concern for their Souls, and particular Recommendation of their Case to God, by Prayer, upon all Occasions, aggravates their Loss in his Death,
His Affection to his Relations, evidenced in his Concern for their Souls, and particular Recommendation of their Case to God, by Prayer, upon all Occasions, aggravates their Loss in his Death,
even amongst Those, of whom it might have been expected! With what Prudence and Faithfulness would he often begin such Discourse, as became a Minister,
even among Those, of whom it might have been expected! With what Prudence and Faithfulness would he often begin such Discourse, as became a Minister,
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and a Chtistian? suitable to the Circumstances and Conditions of those he conversed with? And where there was Occasion for it, with like Wisdom and Fidelity, would he admonish and reprove, to the hazard, sometimes of losing their Friendship, whom otherwise he had reason to value.
and a Christian? suitable to the circumstances and Conditions of those he conversed with? And where there was Occasion for it, with like Wisdom and Fidis, would he admonish and reprove, to the hazard, sometime of losing their Friendship, whom otherwise he had reason to valve.
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WHEN some time since I visited, and prayed with him, (which I lament I did no oftner,) enquiring concerning the State of his Soul, with Relation to God, and the other World:
WHEN Some time since I visited, and prayed with him, (which I lament I did no oftener,) inquiring Concerning the State of his Soul, with Relation to God, and the other World:
and a wellgrounded Hope in God, through the Merits of his Saviour, without high and full Assurance; which, he said, was not ordinarily to be expected here, where Grace is so Imperfect.
and a wellgrounded Hope in God, through the Merits of his Saviour, without high and full Assurance; which, he said, was not ordinarily to be expected Here, where Grace is so Imperfect.
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For he had a calm, composed Spirit, under very long languishing, and some painful Operations: He submitted to the hand of God in all, without murmuring.
For he had a Cam, composed Spirit, under very long languishing, and Some painful Operations: He submitted to the hand of God in all, without murmuring.
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HIS serious Piety, was crowned with an Extensive Charity. Besides his Charity in Relieving the Poor, (in order to which he made Conscience, to lay aside a fit Proportion, of whatever the Providence of God allowed him;
HIS serious Piety, was crowned with an Extensive Charity. Beside his Charity in Relieving the Poor, (in order to which he made Conscience, to lay aside a fit Proportion, of whatever the Providence of God allowed him;
and that as soon as he received it, which he never after looked upon as his own:) Besides that sort of Charity, he was in Principle and Practice, very Charitable, to those from whom he differed in Opinion.
and that as soon as he received it, which he never After looked upon as his own:) Beside that sort of Charity, he was in Principle and Practice, very Charitable, to those from whom he differed in Opinion.
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He did not confine the Church of Christ to a Party, or endeavour to make Proselytes to Any: For he was of none, but that with all Christians, for Christ, against the Devil.
He did not confine the Church of christ to a Party, or endeavour to make Proselytes to Any: For he was of none, but that with all Christians, for christ, against the devil.
He had a Zeal for Truth, but likewise for Piety and Peace, for Love and Good Works: He remember'd that his Master was the Prince of Peace, and his Message the Gospel of Peace, that his Office was to be a Messenger of Peace, and that we are to follow after Peace as well as Holiness,
He had a Zeal for Truth, but likewise for Piety and Peace, for Love and Good Works: He remembered that his Master was the Prince of Peace, and his Message the Gospel of Peace, that his Office was to be a Messenger of Peace, and that we Are to follow After Peace as well as Holiness,
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I MENTION these Particulars, the rather, concerning his Personal Piety, to confute the Cavils of those, who would run down all the younger Ministers in gross,
I MENTION these Particulars, the rather, Concerning his Personal Piety, to confute the Cavils of those, who would run down all the younger Ministers in gross,
but the Foundation of it, I am perswaded, is either Mistake or Calumny. For what if one or two Candidates for the Ministry, be now and then heard of, who are taken in the Snare of the Devil,
but the Foundation of it, I am persuaded, is either Mistake or Calumny. For what if one or two Candidates for the Ministry, be now and then herd of, who Are taken in the Snare of the devil,
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or Profession of Men in the World, whereof there may not be Some found, who are a Reproach and Blemish to the rest? Would it not be very unjust, that Elder Ministers, who are Wise and Learned, Upright and Exemplary, should lose the Reverence and Honour that is due to them,
or Profession of Men in the World, whereof there may not be some found, who Are a Reproach and Blemish to the rest? Would it not be very unjust, that Elder Ministers, who Are Wise and Learned, Upright and Exemplary, should loose the reverence and Honour that is due to them,
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and Rejoice in Hope, as to the rising Generation, that I know many, (and hear of more,) of the younger Ministers, who are well qualified for their Work, by improving, growing Parts and Learning, and resolved Industry after more; with deep Seriousness and Integrity towards God:
and Rejoice in Hope, as to the rising Generation, that I know many, (and hear of more,) of the younger Ministers, who Are well qualified for their Work, by improving, growing Parts and Learning, and resolved Industry After more; with deep Seriousness and Integrity towards God:
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How much did he answer the Apostle's Character, To be Blameless, as a Steward of God, not self-will'd, not soon angry, not given to Wine, not Contentious, not given to filthy Luce;
How much did he answer the Apostle's Character, To be Blameless, as a Steward of God, not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to Wine, not Contentious, not given to filthy Luce;
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AND such was his unwearied Diligence, in the well Improvement of his Time, that he quickly grew Rich in all Spiritual Gists, by the Blessing of God on the diligent hand:
AND such was his unwearied Diligence, in the well Improvement of his Time, that he quickly grew Rich in all Spiritual Gists, by the Blessing of God on the diligent hand:
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He knew the Weight of the Ministerial Work, to watch for the Flock, to strengthen the Weak, to confirm the Strong, to satisfie the Doubtful, to resolve the Scrupulous, to answer Cases of Conscience, &c. And who is sufficient for these things, without a great deal of Industry, in hope of Divine Assistance? He knew the Difficulty of his Work, to evidence Truth to the Conscience, to awaken Sinners to Repentance,
He knew the Weight of the Ministerial Work, to watch for the Flock, to strengthen the Weak, to confirm the Strong, to satisfy the Doubtful, to resolve the Scrupulous, to answer Cases of Conscience, etc. And who is sufficient for these things, without a great deal of Industry, in hope of Divine Assistance? He knew the Difficulty of his Work, to evidence Truth to the Conscience, to awaken Sinners to Repentance,
to difference the Sheep from the Goats, the Precious from the Vile, &c. And to manage all this with a deep sense of the Worth of Souls, and the inestimable Price wherewith they were purchased,
to difference the Sheep from the Goats, the Precious from the Vile, etc. And to manage all this with a deep sense of the Worth of Souls, and the inestimable Price wherewith they were purchased,
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With what tender Affection, would he invite Sinners to Christ? With what moving Expostulations, would he address himself to all sorts? In fuitable Expressions to Young and Old!
With what tender Affection, would he invite Sinners to christ? With what moving Expostulations, would he address himself to all sorts? In fuitable Expressions to Young and Old!
HE would often use the Expression of the Apostle, I am not sent to baptize, comparatively, but to preach the Gospel, which is the Power of God to the Salvation of the Soul. Not that he neglected the Administration of the Sacraments:
HE would often use the Expression of the Apostle, I am not sent to baptise, comparatively, but to preach the Gospel, which is the Power of God to the Salvation of the Soul. Not that he neglected the Administration of the Sacraments:
For, besides the Lord's Supper, which he administred every Month, he had great Success in bringing many Adult Persons to be Baptized, in the publick Congregation, sometimes several in one day.
For, beside the Lord's Supper, which he administered every Monn, he had great Success in bringing many Adult Persons to be Baptised, in the public Congregation, sometime several in one day.
how greatly I long after you all, in the Bowels of Jesus Christ, 1 Phil. 7.8. YOU Remember, concerning his Preaching, how practically both for Matter and Manner, he insisted on the Great Things of Religion:
how greatly I long After you all, in the Bowels of jesus christ, 1 Philip 7.8. YOU remember, Concerning his Preaching, how practically both for Matter and Manner, he insisted on the Great Things of Religion:
He preach'd, and prov'd, the Necessity of an Imputed Righteousness, and yet urg'd the necessity of an Inherent One. That the Priestly Office of Christ,
He preached, and proved, the Necessity of an Imputed Righteousness, and yet urged the necessity of an Inherent One. That the Priestly Office of christ,
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He magnified the Special Grace of God, in the Conversion of a Sinner, and yet preached Repentance towards God, as necessary to Forgiveness, with Faith in our Lord Jesus Christ:
He magnified the Special Grace of God, in the Conversion of a Sinner, and yet preached Repentance towards God, as necessary to Forgiveness, with Faith in our Lord jesus christ:
Tho' some make a Question, whether a Minister, who Converts many Souls here; or another, that is as faithful and diligent, and yet hath not such Success;
Though Some make a Question, whither a Minister, who Converts many Souls Here; or Another, that is as faithful and diligent, and yet hath not such Success;
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how he spake as in the View and Sense of another World, with what serious Affection he prov'd and press'd the Obligation we are under, Whether we live, that we live to the Lord;
how he spoke as in the View and Sense of Another World, with what serious Affection he proved and pressed the Obligation we Are under, Whither we live, that we live to the Lord;
so that, Whether we live or dye, we are the Lords, Rom. XIV. 8. and that if we be thought besides our selves, or sober, it is for your sakes. 2 Cor. V. 13. How agreeable to the Sense of his Heart, was it for him, from such a passage to say, Let me be esteemed a Fool,
so that, Whither we live or die, we Are the lords, Rom. XIV. 8. and that if we be Thought beside our selves, or Sobrium, it is for your sakes. 2 Cor. V. 13. How agreeable to the Sense of his Heart, was it for him, from such a passage to say, Let me be esteemed a Fool,
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But when by such an Essay, he was made sensible of his own Weakness, and found himself really disabled for publick Service, he then declared he was satisfied;
But when by such an Essay, he was made sensible of his own Weakness, and found himself really disabled for public Service, he then declared he was satisfied;
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among others, that Great and Good Man, Mr. Baxter, who very much esteemed and loved him, (not long before he left this World,) he sent him this kind Message, That he should take heed, lest he spent too fast.
among Others, that Great and Good Man, Mr. Baxter, who very much esteemed and loved him, (not long before he left this World,) he sent him this kind Message, That he should take heed, lest he spent too fast.
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and as a Minister, from the useful Books, Preaching, and Conversation of that Excellent Man: I freely concur with him therein, having reason to thank God upon the like Account.
and as a Minister, from the useful Books, Preaching, and Conversation of that Excellent Man: I freely concur with him therein, having reason to thank God upon the like Account.
And considering his long languishing Pains and Weakness, (under all the Attempts and Endeavours for his Recovery, which Humane Art, Skill and Care, with the Earnest Prayers of many for Success, could contribute:) We may say, that God was kind and Gracious to call him home.
And considering his long languishing Pains and Weakness, (under all the Attempts and Endeavours for his Recovery, which Humane Art, Skill and Care, with the Earnest Prayers of many for Success, could contribute:) We may say, that God was kind and Gracious to call him home.
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He did not so properly take away his Life, as bestow Death. Or to use the Words of an Eminent, Elder Prophet, who went to Heaven the same day, ( Elijah and Elisha, an Aged Paul, and a Young Timothy, within few hours) who speaking of Another on the like Occasion, saith, That he went out like one of the Lamps of the Sanctuary, with a sweet perfume:
He did not so properly take away his Life, as bestow Death. Or to use the Words of an Eminent, Elder Prophet, who went to Heaven the same day, (Elijah and Elisha, an Aged Paul, and a Young Timothy, within few hours) who speaking of another on the like Occasion, Says, That he went out like one of the Lamps of the Sanctuary, with a sweet perfume:
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If I should consider him as a Husband, I might speak to Her, who so carefully and diligently assisted him in his long Sickness, and beseech her to Remember,
If I should Consider him as a Husband, I might speak to Her, who so carefully and diligently assisted him in his long Sickness, and beseech her to remember,
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to Remember his Love to her Person, and his Love to her Soul, and beg of God, that she may experience the promised Blessing, Isa. LIV. 5. Thy Maker is thine Husband, the Lord of Hosts is his Name,
to remember his Love to her Person, and his Love to her Soul, and beg of God, that she may experience the promised Blessing, Isaiah LIV. 5. Thy Maker is thine Husband, the Lord of Hosts is his Name,
And we may do this with the more Hope, because there is the Entail of Covenant Mercy, to be pleaded from Generation to Generation, both on the Father's Side,
And we may do this with the more Hope, Because there is the Entail of Covenant Mercy, to be pleaded from Generation to Generation, both on the Father's Side,
You that have been convinced, and awakened by his Preaching, that have been touched at the Heart under his Ministry, who have often gone away striking of your Breasts,
You that have been convinced, and awakened by his Preaching, that have been touched At the Heart under his Ministry, who have often gone away striking of your Breasts,
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and with Weeping Eyes driven to your Knees, when you came home, and obliged to come to him again, saying, Sir, what must I do to be saved? You cannot but feel and lament this Loss.
and with Weeping Eyes driven to your Knees, when you Come home, and obliged to come to him again, saying, Sir, what must I do to be saved? You cannot but feel and lament this Loss.
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And of several of you he might say, with the Apostle to the Corinthians, Tho' you have ten thousand Instructers in Christ, ye have not many Fathers;
And of several of you he might say, with the Apostle to the Corinthians, Though you have ten thousand Instructers in christ, you have not many Father's;
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for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you by the Gospel, 1 Cor. IV. 15. To the like purpose I might speak to Others, who have by his Assistance, been built up in their Holy Faith, confirmed, strengthened, encouraged, established and comforted.
for in christ jesus I have begotten you by the Gospel, 1 Cor. IV. 15. To the like purpose I might speak to Others, who have by his Assistance, been built up in their Holy Faith, confirmed, strengthened, encouraged, established and comforted.
How far unprofitable Hearers may be guilty of the Death of their Ministers, as well as an Unfaithful Minister of the Blood of Souls, may deserve your Consideration.
How Far unprofitable Hearers may be guilty of the Death of their Ministers, as well as an Unfaithful Minister of the Blood of Souls, may deserve your Consideration.
Be perswaded to look back, and think with your selves, what earnest Entreaties he used with you, in the Name of Christ, beseeching you to be reconciled to God.
Be persuaded to look back, and think with your selves, what earnest Entreaties he used with you, in the Name of christ, beseeching you to be reconciled to God.
for you, should be obliged at last to Witness against you, and to say, (tho' not with such compassionate Words and Tears as formerly,) Lord, I did Instruct, Admonish,
for you, should be obliged At last to Witness against you, and to say, (though not with such compassionate Words and Tears as formerly,) Lord, I did Instruct, Admonish,
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WHAT would you have us say , in the Day of Judgment, if God should ask us? Did you tell this Sinner of his need of Christ, of the Misery of his Natural, Sinful State, of the Glory of the World to come, of the Vanity of this &c. Should we lye,
WHAT would you have us say, in the Day of Judgement, if God should ask us? Did you tell this Sinner of his need of christ, of the Misery of his Natural, Sinful State, of the Glory of the World to come, of the Vanity of this etc. Should we lie,
and say, we did not? We must unavoidably bear Witness against you, and say; Lord, we did what we could, according to our weak Abilities, to reclaim them:
and say, we did not? We must avoidable bear Witness against you, and say; Lord, we did what we could, according to our weak Abilities, to reclaim them:
We did not cry so loud, or lift up our Voice as a Trumpet to awaken them, ( Isa, 58.1.) We confess we did not speak to them with such melting Compassion,
We did not cry so loud, or lift up our Voice as a Trumpet to awaken them, (Isaiah, 58.1.) We confess we did not speak to them with such melting Compassion,
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We did beseech them to make sure Work, and not leave such a Matter as Everlasting Joy or Torment, to a bold and mad Adventure; but we could not prevail.
We did beseech them to make sure Work, and not leave such a Matter as Everlasting Joy or Torment, to a bold and mad Adventure; but we could not prevail.
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who understood, believ'd and obey'd the Gospel. One of a Peaceable, and Publick Spirit; Abundant in Prayer, and of an Exemplary Life, and of Extraordinary Diligence to do Good:
who understood, believed and obeyed the Gospel. One of a Peaceable, and Public Spirit; Abundant in Prayer, and of an Exemplary Life, and of Extraordinary Diligence to do Good:
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Being fitted for it, as he was filled with Love to Christ, and the Souls of Men, to carry on the great Design of Faith and Holiness, to the utmost of his Power, in the Station God had put him:
Being fitted for it, as he was filled with Love to christ, and the Souls of Men, to carry on the great Design of Faith and Holiness, to the utmost of his Power, in the Station God had put him:
but Agree together, and take the best Advice you can, in looking out speedily for a Suitable Supply. And the Lord direct you to a Man after his own Heart, that may be like-minded with my Deceased Brother. And whatever you have received,
but Agree together, and take the best advice you can, in looking out speedily for a Suitable Supply. And the Lord Direct you to a Man After his own Heart, that may be like-minded with my Deceased Brother. And whatever you have received,
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* NONLATINALPHABET, p. 2. NONLATINALPHABET, p. 30. NONLATINALPHABET, Ib. p. 73. St. Clemens Rom. Epist. 1. ad Corinth. 4to. Edit. Patr. Junij Oxon. 1633.
*, p. 2., p. 30., Ib. p. 73. Saint Clemens Rom. Epistle 1. and Corinth. 4to. Edit. Patron Junij Oxford 1633.
* See Mr. Baxter 's Life of Faith, 4 to. Chap. XXII. p. 585. And Mr. D. B 's Christian Commemoration and Imitation of Saints Deported. 120. 1691. Where these things are more fully express'd.
* See Mr. Baxter is Life of Faith, 4 to. Chap. XXII. p. 585. And Mr. D. B is Christian Commemoration and Imitation of Saints Deported. 120. 1691. Where these things Are more Fully expressed.
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