Of Mourning for the Dead. How far allowable, &c. FROM EZEK. 24.16, 17, 18. Son of Man, behold, I take away from thee rhe Desire of thine Eyes with a stroke:
Of Mourning for the Dead. How Far allowable, etc. FROM EZEKIEL. 24.16, 17, 18. Son of Man, behold, I take away from thee rhe Desire of thine Eyes with a stroke:
COnsidering what I have Formerly preach't and publish't for the Assistance of other Mourners, you will easily believe, that since the late Providence which occasions this Discourse, that passage of Eliphaz to Job hath often been suggested to me, Chap. 4. v. 3, 4, 5. Behold thou hast instructed many,
COnsidering what I have Formerly preached and published for the Assistance of other Mourners, you will Easily believe, that since the late Providence which occasions this Discourse, that passage of Eliphaz to Job hath often been suggested to me, Chap. 4. v. 3, 4, 5. Behold thou hast instructed many,
Thro' the Mercy of God, I hope, I do not murmur or faint; but should it be thought strange, that I am Troubled, when the Desire of mine Eyes is removed by a sudden stroke? Would it not be faulty and provoking to be otherwise affected? to disregard the Hand of God? despise his Chastening? or be unconcerned at the Voice of his Rod? How far,
Through the Mercy of God, I hope, I do not murmur or faint; but should it be Thought strange, that I am Troubled, when the Desire of mine Eyes is removed by a sudden stroke? Would it not be faulty and provoking to be otherwise affected? to disregard the Hand of God? despise his Chastening? or be unconcerned At the Voice of his Rod? How Far,
and denounc'd Judgments in his Name unto Judah and Jerusalem; but without the desired fruit of his Ministry, without the success of his important Messages and Commission.
and denounced Judgments in his Name unto Judah and Jerusalem; but without the desired fruit of his Ministry, without the success of his important Messages and Commission.
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Under the First Enquiry we may take notice of three things. 1. The Title here given to the Prophet, Son of Man. 2. The Calamity threatned, Behold, I take away the Desire of thine Eyes with a stroke.
Under the First Enquiry we may take notice of three things. 1. The Title Here given to the Prophet, Son of Man. 2. The Calamity threatened, Behold, I take away the Desire of thine Eyes with a stroke.
or promised Seed, who was to bruise the Serpents head; and not only to be the Saviour of Israel, but a light to the Gentiles, and allied unto all Mankind:
or promised Seed, who was to bruise the Serpents head; and not only to be the Saviour of Israel, but a Light to the Gentiles, and allied unto all Mankind:
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Ʋnto whom all Power and Authority is given, and all Judgment Committed, because he is the Son of Man, Joh. 5. It may either referr to his mean Original and frailty,
Ʋnto whom all Power and authority is given, and all Judgement Committed, Because he is the Son of Man, John 5. It may either refer to his mean Original and frailty,
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which might help to prevent his being lifted up by the extraordinary Visions and Revelations God had favour'd him with:) that he might not think of himself above what was meet; 2 Cor. 12.7.
which might help to prevent his being lifted up by the extraordinary Visions and Revelations God had favoured him with:) that he might not think of himself above what was meet; 2 Cor. 12.7.
when a Superiour directs his discourse to an Inferior. So Rom. 9.20. Secondly, N. The Calamity threatned by God, I take away the Desire of thine eyes with a stroke.
when a Superior directs his discourse to an Inferior. So Rom. 9.20. Secondly, N. The Calamity threatened by God, I take away the Desire of thine eyes with a stroke.
By a Plague, or Apoplexy, or some very surprizing more immediate Hand of God; such as the First-born of the Egyptians were smitten with, Exod. 12.29. where the word is used, The Desire, or Desires of thine Eyes, as the Septuagint Translation renders it;
By a Plague, or Apoplexy, or Some very surprising more immediate Hand of God; such as the Firstborn of the egyptians were smitten with, Exod 12.29. where the word is used, The Desire, or Desires of thine Eyes, as the septuagint translation renders it;
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If the Spirit of God had not reckon'd this Instance to have been one of the most smarting and afflictive of all private and particular losses, it could not have been fitly made use of here.
If the Spirit of God had not reckoned this Instance to have been one of the most smarting and afflictive of all private and particular losses, it could not have been fitly made use of Here.
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If the loss of a tender Parent, or of a beloved Child, or any other Relation, had been superior or equal to this, the death of some or other of those Relations would rather have been mention'd instead of this.
If the loss of a tender Parent, or of a Beloved Child, or any other Relation, had been superior or equal to this, the death of Some or other of those Relations would rather have been mentioned instead of this.
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It may therefore be thought reasonable, that when the Inferiour Priests were forbidden under the Law to defile themselves for the Dead, save only for their nearest kindred, Levit. 21.3, 4. that the Wife must be comprehended, thò not express'd.
It may Therefore be Thought reasonable, that when the Inferior Priests were forbidden under the Law to defile themselves for the Dead, save only for their nearest kindred, Levit. 21.3, 4. that the Wife must be comprehended, thò not expressed.
The Margin of some Bibles would intimate it was forbidden unto a Priest, being an Husband among his People, to defile himself by Funeral Mourning for his Wife; but it may better be read, He shall not defile himself for a Chief man or Magistrate, among his People, therefore much less might he do so for any other, save his nearest Kindred and Relations.
The Margin of Some Bibles would intimate it was forbidden unto a Priest, being an Husband among his People, to defile himself by Funeral Mourning for his Wife; but it may better be read, He shall not defile himself for a Chief man or Magistrate, among his People, Therefore much less might he do so for any other, save his nearest Kindred and Relations.
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The general reason of such a Prohibition seems to have been, to keep up the Reputation and Respect due to the Sacred Office and Ministry, which by being ordinarily present at Funeral Solemnities, might have been lessen'd:
The general reason of such a Prohibition seems to have been, to keep up the Reputation and Respect due to the Sacred Office and Ministry, which by being ordinarily present At Funeral Solemnities, might have been lessened:
but abiding in the same House, or eating of the Funeral Banquet, &c. Num. 19 So that if the Priests had been allowed to be ordinarily present at Funerals,
but abiding in the same House, or eating of the Funeral Banquet, etc. Num. 19 So that if the Priests had been allowed to be ordinarily present At Funerals,
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Upon the like reason it is required of the Nazarites, or such as separated themselves to the Lord by a Vow, Num. 6.6, 7. He should not make himself unclean, no not for his kindred, if they dye.
Upon the like reason it is required of the nazarites, or such as separated themselves to the Lord by a Voelli, Num. 6.6, 7. He should not make himself unclean, no not for his kindred, if they die.
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Tho' some of the Heathens refused to make solemn Mourning for their Dead, yet many of them in the Neighbourhood of Judea, were very extravagant and Superstitious in such things.
Though Some of the heathens refused to make solemn Mourning for their Dead, yet many of them in the Neighbourhood of Judea, were very extravagant and Superstitious in such things.
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Deut. 14.1, 2. &c. And some of the Heathen being immoderate in their Sorrow for the Dead, may probably be referr'd to, in those Laws of God by Moses, which make the persons to be unclean, who touched a dead Body,
Deuteronomy 14.1, 2. etc. And Some of the Heathen being immoderate in their Sorrow for the Dead, may probably be referred to, in those Laws of God by Moses, which make the Persons to be unclean, who touched a dead Body,
Thus for Josiah, 2 Chron. 35.24. It is threatned against Jehojachim, That they should not lament for him, when he died, Jer. 22.18. saying, Ah! my Brother! And the contrary promised as a Favour to Zedekiah, Jer. 34.5. The first solemn Lamentation, or Cry, was at the Closing of the Eyes, by those who had assisted the Deceased, during that last Sickness:
Thus for Josiah, 2 Chronicles 35.24. It is threatened against Jehoiachim, That they should not lament for him, when he died, Jer. 22.18. saying, Ah! my Brother! And the contrary promised as a Favour to Zedekiah, Jer. 34.5. The First solemn Lamentation, or Cry, was At the Closing of the Eyes, by those who had assisted the Deceased, during that last Sickness:
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to provoke and assist Grief, by their Lamentations, and Funeral Songs. Such we read of, Jer. 9.17. under the Name of the Mourning Women, and Cunning Women, and such as are skilful of Lamentation, Amos 5.16. By mournful Postures and Actions, tearing their Hair, and beating their Breasts, forcing Tears, and by doleful Tunes assisting the Sorrow of the Mourning Relations.
to provoke and assist Grief, by their Lamentations, and Funeral Songs. Such we read of, Jer. 9.17. under the Name of the Mourning Women, and Cunning Women, and such as Are skilful of Lamentation, Amos 5.16. By mournful Postures and Actions, tearing their Hair, and beating their Breasts, forcing Tears, and by doleful Tunis assisting the Sorrow of the Mourning Relations.
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insomuch that what we translate to Lament and Wail, in divers Passages may be rendred to Sing, Ezek. 32.18. Mic. 2.4. &c. So David wept over Jonathan and Saul, and lamented over them, 2 Sam. 1.18. and bad them teach the Children of Israel the Ʋse of the Bow: Which some will have to be a Musical Instrument, used on such Occasions;
insomuch that what we translate to Lament and Wail, in diverse Passages may be rendered to Sing, Ezekiel 32.18. Mic. 2.4. etc. So David wept over Johnathan and Saul, and lamented over them, 2 Sam. 1.18. and bade them teach the Children of Israel the Ʋse of the Bow: Which Some will have to be a Musical Instrument, used on such Occasions;
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Accordingly we read of Minstrels in the Ruler's House, on the Death of his Daughter, Mat. 9.23. Which Custom it is supposed the Jews had not, till after Palestine was subject to the Roman Empire.
Accordingly we read of Minstrels in the Ruler's House, on the Death of his Daughter, Mathew 9.23. Which Custom it is supposed the jews had not, till After Palestine was Subject to the Roman Empire.
Secondly, After the general Prohibition, there is an Enumeration of some particular Rites, which, among many others, were wont to be used in such Cases.
Secondly, After the general Prohibition, there is an Enumeration of Some particular Rites, which, among many Others, were wont to be used in such Cases.
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Several of these are mentioned in Chap. 27.29, 30, 31. One of the ancient Writers of the Church, in an Oration concerning the Macchabees, brings in their Mother refusing and disclaiming all the ordinary methods of Mourning for her Sons;
Several of these Are mentioned in Chap. 27.29, 30, 31. One of the ancient Writers of the Church, in an Oration Concerning the Maccabees, brings in their Mother refusing and disclaiming all the ordinary methods of Mourning for her Sons;
But because the Jews were forbidden to imitate the Heathen in rounding the corners of their Heads, &c. Ezra, as a Testimony of his Sorrow, only pluck'd off some of the Hair of his Head, and of his Beard, Chap. 9.3.
But Because the jews were forbidden to imitate the Heathen in rounding the corners of their Heads, etc. Ezra, as a Testimony of his Sorrow, only plucked off Some of the Hair of his Head, and of his Beard, Chap. 9.3.
cast it away, and take up a Lamentation — Jer. 7.29. for the Lord hath rejected, and forsaken thee. The like Amos 8.10. I will turn your Songs into Lamentations:
cast it away, and take up a Lamentation — Jer. 7.29. for the Lord hath rejected, and forsaken thee. The like Amos 8.10. I will turn your Songs into Lamentations:
It was a Token of Sorrow to walk bare-foot: As David, when he fled from Absalom, and went up the afcent of Mount Olivet, 2 Sam. 15.30. It was used at Funeral Solemnities:
It was a Token of Sorrow to walk barefoot: As David, when he fled from Absalom, and went up the afcent of Mount Olivet, 2 Sam. 15.30. It was used At Funeral Solemnities:
And cover not thy Lips. They were wont in deep Mourning to cover the Lip, the Mouth, and the Chin; but especially the Upper-Lip. Sometimes the whole Head;
And cover not thy Lips. They were wont in deep Mourning to cover the Lip, the Mouth, and the Chin; but especially the Upper-Lip. Sometime the Whole Head;
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as when David wept, and went bare-foot, he also covered his Head. The covering of the Face may be meant by such an Expression. Thus we read, Mic. 3.7. The Seers shall be ashamed, and the Diviners shall be confounded;
as when David wept, and went barefoot, he also covered his Head. The covering of the Face may be meant by such an Expression. Thus we read, Mic. 3.7. The Seers shall be ashamed, and the Diviners shall be confounded;
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but had it thus sent home to ' em. Of this we read Jer. 16.7. Neither shall men tear themselves for them in Mourning, or (it may be better rendred) neither shall men break Bread for them in Mourning, to comfort them;
but had it thus sent home to ' em. Of this we read Jer. 16.7. Neither shall men tear themselves for them in Mourning, or (it may be better rendered) neither shall men break Bred for them in Mourning, to Comfort them;
All manner of Food is express'd by Bread, and both the Food, and the Guests were all Unclean in such a case, Lev. 19.11, 14. which the Prophet alludes to Hos. 9.4. Their Sacrisices shall be unto them, as the Bread of Mourners, all that eat thereof shall be polluted.
All manner of Food is expressed by Bred, and both the Food, and the Guests were all Unclean in such a case, Lev. 19.11, 14. which the Prophet alludes to Hos. 9.4. Their Sacrifices shall be unto them, as the Bred of Mourners, all that eat thereof shall be polluted.
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when Job 's Kindred and Acquaintance came to eat bread with him, and to bemoan him. But saith God to this Prophet, Thou shalt not eat the Bread of Men, not taste of a Funeral Banquet,
when Job is Kindred and Acquaintance Come to eat bred with him, and to bemoan him. But Says God to this Prophet, Thou shalt not eat the Bred of Men, not taste of a Funeral Banquet,
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But as he had acquainted the people, that this Calamity should befall him, and this should be his Deportment, the next morning, he tells them, it was actually come to pass,
But as he had acquainted the people, that this Calamity should befall him, and this should be his Deportment, the next morning, he tells them, it was actually come to pass,
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Which being so unexpected and surprizing, could not but put them upon considering, what should be the meaning of so extraordinary a passage, v. 18.19, 25, 26. So I spake unto the people in the Morning,
Which being so unexpected and surprising, could not but put them upon considering, what should be the meaning of so extraordinary a passage, v. 18.19, 25, 26. So I spoke unto the people in the Morning,
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And the People said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us, what these things are to us, that thou doest so? And then he tells them, what God would do against 'em,
And the People said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us, what these things Are to us, that thou dost so? And then he tells them, what God would do against they,
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Actions, and Examples, as well as by Verbal Messages, Hos. 12.10. I have spoken by my Prophets, I have multiplyed Visions, and I have used Similtudes by the Hands of the Prophets, i. e.
Actions, and Examples, as well as by Verbal Messages, Hos. 12.10. I have spoken by my prophets, I have multiplied Visions, and I have used Similtudes by the Hands of the prophets, i. e.
Thus the Prophet Isaiah, and his Sons were given for a Sign and Wonder to the House of Israel, from the Lord of Hosts, Isa. 8.8. their very Names were Prophetical, and significative of future events, Ch. 7.3. and 8. Ch. 3, 4. Thus Isaiah walk'd barefoot three years for a sign and a wonder to Egypt and Ethiopia, to represent the Captive miserable condition they should be brought into, Isa. 20.3. He went abroad without his upper Garments, after the manner of Prisoners and Slaves, for men are said to be naked when they are ill clad, Job 22.6. we read of stripping the naked of their cloathing.
Thus the Prophet Isaiah, and his Sons were given for a Signen and Wonder to the House of Israel, from the Lord of Hosts, Isaiah 8.8. their very Names were Prophetical, and significative of future events, Christ 7.3. and 8. Christ 3, 4. Thus Isaiah walked barefoot three Years for a Signen and a wonder to Egypt and Ethiopia, to represent the Captive miserable condition they should be brought into, Isaiah 20.3. He went abroad without his upper Garments, After the manner of Prisoners and Slaves, for men Are said to be naked when they Are ill clad, Job 22.6. we read of stripping the naked of their clothing.
Captives and Mourners are likewise wont to put off their upper Garments, 2 Sam. 15.30. Jer. 2.25. thus was he to walk for three years, to denote the duration of that Calamity.
Captives and Mourners Are likewise wont to put off their upper Garments, 2 Sam. 15.30. Jer. 2.25. thus was he to walk for three Years, to denote the duration of that Calamity.
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This Prophet Ezekiel was likewise to give an Emblem of that Judgment the Text referrs to, by the removal of his stuff, &c. Chap. 12.15, 16, 17. digging through a Wall,
This Prophet Ezekielem was likewise to give an Emblem of that Judgement the Text refers to, by the removal of his stuff, etc. Chap. 12.15, 16, 17. digging through a Wall,
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thus was he to be a Sign unto the house of Israel: for the signification of this refers to them of Jerusalem, whose Desolation and Captivity was now at hand.
thus was he to be a Signen unto the house of Israel: for the signification of this refers to them of Jerusalem, whose Desolation and Captivity was now At hand.
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He was so likewise by this passage in the Text, which was one of the last Prophetick warnings before the destruction of Jerusalem, and the last great Captivity of Judah and Benjamin by Nebuchadnezzar .
He was so likewise by this passage in the Text, which was one of the last Prophetic Warnings before the destruction of Jerusalem, and the last great Captivity of Judah and Benjamin by Nebuchadnezzar.
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And 'tis observable, that the tenth month, and the tenth day of the month, when this Prophet, (a Captive then in Babylon, ) received this Message from God, at the same time, the same day of the month, Nebuchadnezzar began to lay siege to Jerusalem. Within two years after this, is the last great Captivity and Destruction of Jerusalem: the three hundred ninety days for the house of Israel, mentioned Ezek. 4.5. some think now to be Accomplished.
And it's observable, that the tenth Monn, and the tenth day of the Monn, when this Prophet, (a Captive then in Babylon,) received this Message from God, At the same time, the same day of the Monn, Nebuchadnezzar began to lay siege to Jerusalem. Within two Years After this, is the last great Captivity and Destruction of Jerusalem: the three hundred ninety days for the house of Israel, mentioned Ezekiel 4.5. Some think now to be Accomplished.
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This was above a hundred and thirty years after the Destruction of Samaria, and the Ten Tribes, by Salmanasser King of Assyria. At the very time when the Seige began, he is told of it by God;
This was above a hundred and thirty Years After the Destruction of Samaria, and the Ten Tribes, by Salmanasser King of Assyria. At the very time when the Siege began, he is told of it by God;
For then God suffer'd the Chaldeans to desile and destroy the Temple, the Holy and Beautiful House, where their Fathers praised God, was burnt with Fire,
For then God suffered the Chaldeans to desile and destroy the Temple, the Holy and Beautiful House, where their Father's praised God, was burned with Fire,
and that whereupon they set their minds, their Sons and their Daughters? You shall do as I have done, you shall not be able to make a regular Mourning, you shall not cover your lips,
and that whereupon they Set their minds, their Sons and their Daughters? You shall do as I have done, you shall not be able to make a regular Mourning, you shall not cover your lips,
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for fear of the Chaldeans. As is foretold by another Prophet, Jer. 16.6, 7. Both the great and the small shall dye in this Land, they shall not be buried,
for Fear of the Chaldeans. As is foretold by Another Prophet, Jer. 16.6, 7. Both the great and the small shall die in this Land, they shall not be buried,
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neither shall men lament for them, nor cut themselves, nor make themselves bald for them. Neither shall men tear themselves for them in Mourning, to comfort them for the Dead,
neither shall men lament for them, nor Cut themselves, nor make themselves bald for them. Neither shall men tear themselves for them in Mourning, to Comfort them for the Dead,
God had long and often admonish'd them to repent, but they slighted his Messages, and hated and persecuted those that brought them, despising the Remedies, and Physicians too;
God had long and often admonished them to Repent, but they slighted his Messages, and hated and persecuted those that brought them, despising the Remedies, and Physicians too;
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He had charged them at the 4. verse not to trust in lying words, saying, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord are these:
He had charged them At the 4. verse not to trust in lying words, saying, The Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord, the Temple of the Lord Are these:
and New-Moons, Sabbaths, and Solemnities, all to cease, and the very place where the Temple once stood in it's Beauty and Glory, to become the Dunghill of another City, call'd Elia. And to render this probable, he bids them consider the ruine of Shilo, ver. 12. Go unto my place in Shilo,
and New moons, Sabbaths, and Solemnities, all to cease, and the very place where the Temple once stood in it's Beauty and Glory, to become the Dunghill of Another city, called Elia. And to render this probable, he bids them Consider the ruin of Shilo, ver. 12. Go unto my place in Shilo,
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and commune with his people, Exod. 25.21. before it Sacrifices were offer'd; 1 Sam. 6.14. and when it set forward in the Wilderness, Moses said, Arise, O Lord, and let thy Enemies be scattered;
and commune with his people, Exod 25.21. before it Sacrifices were offered; 1 Sam. 6.14. and when it Set forward in the Wilderness, Moses said, Arise, Oh Lord, and let thy Enemies be scattered;
But after the Land of Canaan was subdued, the Ark was lodg'd in Shilo, being removed from thence into the Israelites Camp, 1 Sam. 4. When in the Fight against the Philistines, Ely 's Sons were slain, the Ark was taken,
But After the Land of Canaan was subdued, the Ark was lodged in Shilo, being removed from thence into the Israelites Camp, 1 Sam. 4. When in the Fight against the philistines, Ely is Sons were slave, the Ark was taken,
and Israel routed: And afterwards it was removed to another Tribe, for the wickedness of Israel, (viz.) from Ephraim to Judah, from Shilo to the Temple at Mount Sion: which very Temple, with the Ark it self, God here resolves to destroy,
and Israel routed: And afterwards it was removed to Another Tribe, for the wickedness of Israel, (viz.) from Ephraim to Judah, from Shilo to the Temple At Mount Sion: which very Temple, with the Ark it self, God Here resolves to destroy,
There are six eminent Persons mentioned by name, Jeremiah, Moses, Samuel, Noah, Job and Daniel, yet neither of them singly nor all of them together, should prevail, by their Intercessions, to preserve Jerusalem, or deliver the Jews from this Captivity into Babylon, Jer. 15.1. Ezek. 14.16, 18, 20. A few Verses before this Text will manifest this resolv'd Purpose of God, concerning this Matter.
There Are six eminent Persons mentioned by name, Jeremiah, Moses, Samuel, Noah, Job and daniel, yet neither of them singly nor all of them together, should prevail, by their Intercessions, to preserve Jerusalem, or deliver the jews from this Captivity into Babylon, Jer. 15.1. Ezekiel 14.16, 18, 20. A few Verses before this Text will manifest this resolved Purpose of God, Concerning this Matter.
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because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee:
Because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee:
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For when God removed from the Prophet Ezekiel the desire of his eyes, he forbids him to mourn or weep: But from such an extraordinary Case, which had so plain a design,
For when God removed from the Prophet Ezekielem the desire of his eyes, he forbids him to mourn or weep: But from such an extraordinary Case, which had so plain a Design,
and met with many Temptations, and been tried with many Conflicts, as leaving his Countrey, hazarding his Life, obliged to Banish one beloved Son out of his House,
and met with many Temptations, and been tried with many Conflicts, as leaving his Country, hazarding his Life, obliged to Banish one Beloved Son out of his House,
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yet we do not read of his mourning and weeping till the Death of his beloved Sarah, Gen. 23.1, 2. neither is he here any where condemned for dropping a Tear upon this Occasion.
yet we do not read of his mourning and weeping till the Death of his Beloved Sarah, Gen. 23.1, 2. neither is he Here any where condemned for dropping a Tear upon this Occasion.
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I shall therefore comprize what I have to say as to this Occasion, under Two Generals: The one of Duty, the other of Support, whenever God takes away the desire of our Eyes with a stroke.
I shall Therefore comprise what I have to say as to this Occasion, under Two Generals: The one of Duty, the other of Support, whenever God Takes away the desire of our Eyes with a stroke.
This will concern the Duty of those who are thus exercised. Secondly, As to Support and Comfort, for the Prevention of immodoerate Sorrow and Mourning;
This will concern the Duty of those who Are thus exercised. Secondly, As to Support and Comfort, for the Prevention of immodoerate Sorrow and Mourning;
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First, When the like Case doth happen, as it may to the best of Men, we are to consider upon what Righteous Grounds, and with what Merciful Designs God doth thus afflict and prove any of us;
First, When the like Case does happen, as it may to the best of Men, we Are to Consider upon what Righteous Grounds, and with what Merciful Designs God does thus afflict and prove any of us;
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though he had been true to his Commission, and faithfully delivered the Messages he received; pleading the Cause of God with undaunted Courage and Resolution, notwithstanding the Hatred, and Persecution,
though he had been true to his Commission, and faithfully Delivered the Messages he received; pleading the Cause of God with undaunted Courage and Resolution, notwithstanding the Hatred, and Persecution,
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We ought not in such Cases to say, with Gideon, Judg. 6.13. If the Lord be with us, if he accerpt us, if he favours us, how is it, and why is it, that this evil hath befallen us? As if God were obliged to gratifie us in all our Wishes:
We ought not in such Cases to say, with gideon, Judges 6.13. If the Lord be with us, if he accerpt us, if he favours us, how is it, and why is it, that this evil hath befallen us? As if God were obliged to gratify us in all our Wishes:
My Brethren, I find it to be no such easie matter, in practical Instances, to reconcile the belief of God's gracious Presence with smart and pressing Afflictions.
My Brothers, I find it to be no such easy matter, in practical Instances, to reconcile the belief of God's gracious Presence with smart and pressing Afflictions.
Such are our mistaken Apprehensions concerning God, under the darkness of our present state: Such is our inordinate Esteem and Affection for Temporal Blessings:
Such Are our mistaken Apprehensions Concerning God, under the darkness of our present state: Such is our inordinate Esteem and Affection for Temporal Blessings:
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So apt are we to look back on the Comforts we have lost, and let our Thoughts loose to aggravate our present Wants, by reviewing the Advantages we once enjoy'd, and are now deprived of:
So apt Are we to look back on the Comforts we have lost, and let our Thoughts lose to aggravate our present Wants, by reviewing the Advantages we once enjoyed, and Are now deprived of:
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And it is frequently acknowledged by the Experience of those who are exercised in this kind, That it is no more than is needful, that we should sometimes be in heaviness by such Dispensations:
And it is frequently acknowledged by the Experience of those who Are exercised in this kind, That it is no more than is needful, that we should sometime be in heaviness by such Dispensations:
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First, Such Providences are proper to Awaken Repentance, for our many Omissions and Failings, in the Relation we stood to them whom God hath taken from us.
First, Such Providences Are proper to Awaken Repentance, for our many Omissions and Failings, in the Relation we stood to them whom God hath taken from us.
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or such a deceased Relative? Did I value and prize such a Mercy as I ought? Did I thankfully Improve such a Blessing as I might? It is our fault and folly,
or such a deceased Relative? Did I valve and prize such a Mercy as I ought? Did I thankfully Improve such a Blessing as I might? It is our fault and folly,
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They should then remember, consider, and mourn, to think how often their Miscarriages against God, and them, was a Grief and Burthen to their Souls, and made them walk softly:
They should then Remember, Consider, and mourn, to think how often their Miscarriages against God, and them, was a Grief and Burden to their Souls, and made them walk softly:
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endeavouring by all means to make Religion amiable, and Sin odious, and practical Godliness lovely, by their own Circumspect walking, by keeping up the Authority of God,
endeavouring by all means to make Religion amiable, and since odious, and practical Godliness lovely, by their own Circumspect walking, by keeping up the authority of God,
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and his daily Worship in their houses, by faithful Instructions, and prudent seasonable Reproofs, and fervent Holy Prayer to God for them, and with them, &c.
and his daily Worship in their houses, by faithful Instructions, and prudent seasonable Reproofs, and fervent Holy Prayer to God for them, and with them, etc.
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God expects we should reflect, and consider, whether we enter'd into such a Relation, as becomes CHristians, marrying in the Lord: Whether we did walk as Heirs of the Grace of Life together:
God expects we should reflect, and Consider, whither we entered into such a Relation, as becomes Christians, marrying in the Lord: Whither we did walk as Heirs of the Grace of Life together:
whether by tenderness and Affection, by Meekness and Wisdom, by Watchfulness and Prayer, by Counsel and other Assistance, we faithfully performed the Duty of that Relation.
whither by tenderness and Affection, by Meekness and Wisdom, by Watchfulness and Prayer, by Counsel and other Assistance, we faithfully performed the Duty of that Relation.
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and done with reference to the Deceas'd? How much more we might have contributed than we did, to the furtherance of their Grace and Holiness, their Knowledge and Comfort, their peace of Conscience,
and done with Referente to the Deceased? How much more we might have contributed than we did, to the furtherance of their Grace and Holiness, their Knowledge and Comfort, their peace of Conscience,
how we then demean'd our selves? whether we were duly sensible of it? what was the Temper of our Spirits in prayer for them? and what our carriage and deportment toward them,
how we then demeaned our selves? whither we were duly sensible of it? what was the Temper of our Spirits in prayer for them? and what our carriage and deportment towards them,
And that stroke which makes the breach, should teach us to moderate our Affections to surviving Friends; to Possess, Enjoy and Use all things and persons in this World, as if we used them not,
And that stroke which makes the breach, should teach us to moderate our Affections to surviving Friends; to Possess, Enjoy and Use all things and Persons in this World, as if we used them not,
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because the time is short, and the fashion of the World passeth away, 1 Cor. 7.31. That we may be brought to speak it as the inward sence of our very Hearts:
Because the time is short, and the fashion of the World passes away, 1 Cor. 7.31. That we may be brought to speak it as the inward sense of our very Hearts:
and say with Hezekiah, Good is the Word of the Lord, even when he calls for the Desire of our Eyes. To try whether we can believe his Word, trust his Providence,
and say with Hezekiah, Good is the Word of the Lord, even when he calls for the Desire of our Eyes. To try whither we can believe his Word, trust his Providence,
and depend upon his Care, and hope for his Salvation when the Helps, and Asistances, and Instruments of his Mercy, which we formerly had, are withdrawn.
and depend upon his Care, and hope for his Salvation when the Helps, and Asistances, and Instruments of his Mercy, which we formerly had, Are withdrawn.
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if that should ever become our Duty? If the Calamities common to Men be so heavy for our Shoulders, what shall we do in a Fiery Tryal? Therefore God in Wisdom remembers our Ignorance and Frailty,
if that should ever become our Duty? If the Calamities Common to Men be so heavy for our Shoulders, what shall we do in a Fiery Trial? Therefore God in Wisdom remembers our Ignorance and Frailty,
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and all that hear of it, to prepare to follow. All the frequent Warnings of God, which you have lately had of this kind, speak very loudly the Language of our blessed Lord, Mat. 24.44. Be ye also ready. Consider your Latter End; Number your Days;
and all that hear of it, to prepare to follow. All the frequent Warnings of God, which you have lately had of this kind, speak very loudly the Language of our blessed Lord, Mathew 24.44. Be you also ready. Consider your Latter End; Number your Days;
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Do we not see our own Friends and Relations, that were more likely to live than we, Month after Month, drop into the Grave? And is it not the House appointed for all the Living? Shall we not think our own turn is coming? May not Thine be next,
Do we not see our own Friends and Relations, that were more likely to live than we, Monn After Monn, drop into the Grave? And is it not the House appointed for all the Living? Shall we not think our own turn is coming? May not Thine be next,
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or to pre-meditate and foresee it's approach. Both grant we are condemned to be miserable. Think upon it before-hand, says the one sort, that you may feel it the less:
or to pre-meditate and foresee it's approach. Both grant we Are condemned to be miserable. Think upon it beforehand, Says the one sort, that you may feel it the less:
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What did you not know, that you and your Relations must Die? or did you not live together with this design, to help and prepare one another for Death? And the Providence of God continued such a suitable Relation to you for so many years:
What did you not know, that you and your Relations must Die? or did you not live together with this Design, to help and prepare one Another for Death? And the Providence of God continued such a suitable Relation to you for so many Years:
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and died Lamented, and the last Offices of Friendship were perform'd at their Funerals, &c. Moreover, you know not but they are taken away from the evil to come;
and died Lamented, and the last Offices of Friendship were performed At their Funerals, etc. Moreover, you know not but they Are taken away from the evil to come;
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for notwithstanding the beginning and progress of National Deliverances thus far, some of us may live to see the Cup of Trembling, that our Neighbours and Brethren have drank of, come round to us,
for notwithstanding the beginning and progress of National Deliverances thus Far, Some of us may live to see the Cup of Trembling, that our Neighbours and Brothers have drank of, come round to us,
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so that the dead may be accounted more happy than the Living: As the Prophet speaks, Jer. 22.10. Weep not for the Dead, but weep for him that goes forth, and escapeth Death.
so that the dead may be accounted more happy than the Living: As the Prophet speaks, Jer. 22.10. Weep not for the Dead, but weep for him that Goes forth, and escapeth Death.
And were nothing of all this to be consider'd, it might yet be said, It is in vain to weep and mourn, you cannot call back the Desire of your Eyes to Life again.
And were nothing of all this to be considered, it might yet be said, It is in vain to weep and mourn, you cannot call back the Desire of your Eyes to Life again.
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1. Whose Hand it is that gives the stroke, who it is that does it. 2. The Faithfulness of God to his Covenant Promise, notwithstanding any such Providences.
1. Whose Hand it is that gives the stroke, who it is that does it. 2. The Faithfulness of God to his Covenant Promise, notwithstanding any such Providences.
Especially since he may have the same kind, and merciful design in taking as he had in giving, and hath promised that all things (this not excepted) shall work for good: It is He hath done it, who is Infinitely Wise and Gracious, who loves,
Especially since he may have the same kind, and merciful Design in taking as he had in giving, and hath promised that all things (this not excepted) shall work for good: It is He hath done it, who is Infinitely Wise and Gracious, who loves,
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And how shall the many Sons and Daughters be brought to Heaven, (for which end the Son of God was incarnate and dyed) if we and others should have our wish, that God should take whom he would,
And how shall the many Sons and Daughters be brought to Heaven, (for which end the Son of God was incarnate and died) if we and Others should have our wish, that God should take whom he would,
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or Child, more than Christ, cannot be his Disciple, Luke 14.26. It is He, unto whom our Relation is nearer, sweeter, and more indissoluble, than that unto any of our Friends on Earth can be.
or Child, more than christ, cannot be his Disciple, Lycia 14.26. It is He, unto whom our Relation is nearer, Sweeten, and more indissoluble, than that unto any of our Friends on Earth can be.
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and Holy Pleasure? Shall any of us dare say in such a case, that he is mine, or she is mine, I cannot yield to let them go? would we insinuate that they are more ours, than his? did he not make them? did he not renew them? and make them meet for Heaven? and ought he not rather to dispose of them according to His Will, than ours? ought not ours to subscribe to his?
and Holy Pleasure? Shall any of us Dare say in such a case, that he is mine, or she is mine, I cannot yield to let them go? would we insinuate that they Are more ours, than his? did he not make them? did he not renew them? and make them meet for Heaven? and ought he not rather to dispose of them according to His Will, than ours? ought not ours to subscribe to his?
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Thô a House be broken up, and a Family dissolv'd, tho one or more of the principal Members of it be snatch'd away, we who are left, may yet with David encourage our selves in the Lord our God, 2 Sam. 23.5.
Though a House be broken up, and a Family dissolved, though one or more of the principal Members of it be snatched away, we who Are left, may yet with David encourage our selves in the Lord our God, 2 Sam. 23.5.
shewing Mercy to them that sear him, and to their Seed after them, and his Righteousness (or promised Mercy) to their Childrens Children, Psal. 103.7.
showing Mercy to them that sear him, and to their Seed After them, and his Righteousness (or promised Mercy) to their Children's Children, Psalm 103.7.
if any of them were so? how easily might he have imbitter'd their Company, who were the Delight of our Eyes? And can he not supply that Loss out of his own fulness? Was he the Author of all the Comfort we enjoyed in,
if any of them were so? how Easily might he have imbittered their Company, who were the Delight of our Eyes? And can he not supply that Loss out of his own fullness? Was he the Author of all the Comfort we enjoyed in,
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and by them, and cannot he make amends for their Absence? Is not the Presence of the God of all Consolation, equivalent to theirs? May he not make us Gainers? and oblige us to own by Comfortable Experience, that in very faithfulness he hath thus afflicted? Did we better clear up our Covenant-Interest in the Alsufficiency of God, it would be a special Means of our Support, in this, and all other afflicting Cases.
and by them, and cannot he make amends for their Absence? Is not the Presence of the God of all Consolation, equivalent to theirs? May he not make us Gainers? and oblige us to own by Comfortable Experience, that in very faithfulness he hath thus afflicted? Did we better clear up our Covenant interest in the All-sufficiency of God, it would be a special Means of our Support, in this, and all other afflicting Cases.
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they shall be allur'd, or disquieted, by the suggestions of the Devil no more; they shall be in fear of Hell, and under Apprehensions of Gods Displeasure no more;
they shall be allured, or disquieted, by the suggestions of the devil no more; they shall be in Fear of Hell, and under Apprehensions of God's Displeasure no more;
The Friends they have left are imperfect, Sinning, Sorrowing, troublesome and unsuitable, compared with those they meet above. And there only our Friendship,
The Friends they have left Are imperfect, Sinning, Sorrowing, troublesome and unsuitable, compared with those they meet above. And there only our Friendship,
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and more (it should be) for our unfitness as yet to be with them But we have the same God and Saviour, the same Way and Rule, the same blessed Recompence of Reward, propos'd and promis'd, and prepar'd;
and more (it should be) for our unfitness as yet to be with them But we have the same God and Saviour, the same Way and Rule, the same blessed Recompense of Reward, proposed and promised, and prepared;
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And it is but a little while; let us not then grieve immoderately, being our selves to follow so soon after, to partake (we hope) in that Blessedness with them for ever, which we have often joyned together in Prayer, to ask of God for them, and for our selves.
And it is but a little while; let us not then grieve immoderately, being our selves to follow so soon After, to partake (we hope) in that Blessedness with them for ever, which we have often joined together in Prayer, to ask of God for them, and for our selves.
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and these scatter'd and dispers'd into a thousand distant places; yet he will raise, and re-unite, and restore them, fresh and spritely, beautiful and glorious.
and these scattered and dispersed into a thousand distant places; yet he will raise, and reunite, and restore them, fresh and spritely, beautiful and glorious.
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What was sown in Weakness shall then be raised in Power: our Bodies shall then be Active and Nimble, quick and free, easily passing in a little space to a great distance,
What was sown in Weakness shall then be raised in Power: our Bodies shall then be Active and Nimble, quick and free, Easily passing in a little Molle to a great distance,
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In a word, they shall be raised in Glory, however vile they now are, as the Bodies of our Humiliation: And shall shine brighter than the Sun in it's Meridian Splendor, with a Glory suitable to the Excellency of that Power exerted in their Resurrection, suitable to the Dignity of our Glorified Souls, suitable to the Glory of that Place, where they are to inhabit;
In a word, they shall be raised in Glory, however vile they now Are, as the Bodies of our Humiliation: And shall shine Brighter than the Sun in it's Meridian Splendour, with a Glory suitable to the Excellency of that Power exerted in their Resurrection, suitable to the Dignity of our Glorified Souls, suitable to the Glory of that Place, where they Are to inhabit;
and especially suitable to their Excellent Exemplar, the Glorious Body of Christ, whose Resurrection and Exaltation is the Cause, Pattern, and Pledge of ours.
and especially suitable to their Excellent Exemplar, the Glorious Body of christ, whose Resurrection and Exaltation is the Cause, Pattern, and Pledge of ours.
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And this we may depend upon, for our Lord hath not only left us the Earnest of his Spirit, to assure us of the Resurrection, that our Mortal Bodies shall be quicken'd by the same Spirit, that raised him from the Dead; but he hath carried the Earnest of our Flesh into Heaven with him, to assure us, that all his Friends, Favourites,
And this we may depend upon, for our Lord hath not only left us the Earnest of his Spirit, to assure us of the Resurrection, that our Mortal Bodies shall be quickened by the same Spirit, that raised him from the Dead; but he hath carried the Earnest of our Flesh into Heaven with him, to assure us, that all his Friends, Favourites,
It's a great Relief to a Christian Mourner to consider, that his Deceased Friends are not Lost, but Live. I know very well that the Holy Will of God must take place of mine:
It's a great Relief to a Christian Mourner to Consider, that his Deceased Friends Are not Lost, but Live. I know very well that the Holy Will of God must take place of mine:
and adore, and not charge God foolishly. But methinks I know (with sensible supporting Insluence from such a Thought) that She is not Dead, but Sleepeth;
and adore, and not charge God foolishly. But methinks I know (with sensible supporting Influence from such a Thought) that She is not Dead, but Sleepeth;
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For though the Blessed Vision of God be our Chiefest Hope and Joy, yet the Presence of all the Blessed Spirits will make a Real, though Subordinate, part of our Happiness, and Delight.
For though the Blessed Vision of God be our Chiefest Hope and Joy, yet the Presence of all the Blessed Spirits will make a Real, though Subordinate, part of our Happiness, and Delight.
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Neither can it well be imagin'd how the Process and Proceedings of the Judgment-Day, according to the Scripture Account of it, can be manag'd by the Man Christ Jesus, (or the Lord Redeemer cloath'd with Humane Nature,) without our Knowledge of One Another in the other World, who were acquainted,
Neither can it well be imagined how the Process and Proceedings of the Judgment day, according to the Scripture Account of it, can be managed by the Man christ jesus, (or the Lord Redeemer clothed with Humane Nature,) without our Knowledge of One another in the other World, who were acquainted,
Yea, their Knowledge and Remembrance of us, and their Affection to us, whom we knew, and lov'd in the Lord, is not like to be abolish'd, but perfected by Dying.
Yea, their Knowledge and Remembrance of us, and their Affection to us, whom we knew, and loved in the Lord, is not like to be abolished, but perfected by Dying.
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Shall those whom we Reliev'd on Earth, Welcome us to Heaven? And are therefore said to receive us into Everlasting Habitations, Luk. 16. And shall not the departed Saints know one another in Glory? Shall we then know, as we are known? And shall the Thessalontans be the Joy,
Shall those whom we Relieved on Earth, Welcome us to Heaven? And Are Therefore said to receive us into Everlasting Habitations, Luk. 16. And shall not the departed Saints know one Another in Glory? Shall we then know, as we Are known? And shall the Thessalonians be the Joy,
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And shall it not Rejoyce the Blessed, to meet their Holy Friends whom they knew in this World? Did Peter, James, and John know Moses and Elias in the Transsignration, whom they never saw before? (and we read not that Christ told em ' who they were:) And shall those who were acquainted upon Earth,
And shall it not Rejoice the Blessed, to meet their Holy Friends whom they knew in this World? Did Peter, James, and John know Moses and Elias in the Transsignration, whom they never saw before? (and we read not that christ told em ' who they were:) And shall those who were acquainted upon Earth,
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believingly to foresee, and consider, that though they are gone before, we shall meet 'em again, at the last great Supper of the Lamb, in the Celestial Kingdom.
believingly to foresee, and Consider, that though they Are gone before, we shall meet they again, At the last great Supper of the Lamb, in the Celestial Kingdom.
whose delightful, useful Company, I so much prized, whose Sickness and Removal I so much lamented, &c. — But lest I run too far, let me draw to a Close.
whose delightful, useful Company, I so much prized, whose Sickness and Removal I so much lamented, etc. — But lest I run too Far, let me draw to a Close.
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by Contemplating what they are, and where they are, and what they do, and what they possess; and by Rejoycing in their Blessedness, more than we would have done for their Temporal Advancement in any kind on Earth.
by Contemplating what they Are, and where they Are, and what they do, and what they possess; and by Rejoicing in their Blessedness, more than we would have done for their Temporal Advancement in any kind on Earth.
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This Body, this Soul, this Life, this Place, this Company, these Visions, these Fruitions, these Services and Employments, are not like what we had in the former World.
This Body, this Soul, this Life, this Place, this Company, these Visions, these Fruitions, these Services and Employments, Are not like what we had in the former World.
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and after Millions of Ages be as far from ending, as when at first began. Fit us, Lord! for such a Day, and Come, Lord Jesus! Come quickly. Amen. THE END.
and After Millions of Ages be as Far from ending, as when At First began. Fit us, Lord! for such a Day, and Come, Lord jesus! Come quickly. Amen. THE END.
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UPON a like Exhortation of our Blessed Lord to Watchfulness, and Prayer, to Faithfulness, and Diligence, in Expectation of his Coming, the Apostle Peter makes bold to ask the Question, whether it concern'd only the Apostles,
UPON a like Exhortation of our Blessed Lord to Watchfulness, and Prayer, to Faithfulness, and Diligence, in Expectation of his Coming, the Apostle Peter makes bold to ask the Question, whither it concerned only the Apostles,
And yet more expresly by another Evangelist, where the like Parable is apply'd with this addition, What I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch; Mark 13. last.
And yet more expressly by Another Evangelist, where the like Parable is applied with this addition, What I say unto you, I say unto all, Watch; Mark 13. last.
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which Watching is the general Comprehensive word for being Ready. This is the repeated Voice of Christ in his Word, where-ever he speaks of his Second Coming:
which Watching is the general Comprehensive word for being Ready. This is the repeated Voice of christ in his Word, wherever he speaks of his Second Coming:
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you know, I mean our Friend Mrs. Gearing, which speaks the same language to all of us, Be ye also ready. And being desired on this Occasion, to preach from these words;
you know, I mean our Friend Mrs. Gearing, which speaks the same language to all of us, Be you also ready. And being desired on this Occasion, to preach from these words;
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This and the foregoing Verses are part of the Answer, which our Saviour made to the Disciples question, in the beginning of the Chapter, v. 3. Tell us, when shall these things be, and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the World? According to the common Apprehensions which the Jews had of the alteration of the present state of things among them, by the coming of the Messiah, and that general destruction of the World,
This and the foregoing Verses Are part of the Answer, which our Saviour made to the Disciples question, in the beginning of the Chapter, v. 3. Tell us, when shall these things be, and what shall be the Signen of thy coming, and of the end of the World? According to the Common Apprehensions which the jews had of the alteration of the present state of things among them, by the coming of the Messiah, and that general destruction of the World,
and the State of Eternity which would thereupon follow, they enquire of both to gether: as reckoning his Coming and the End of the World, would be at once.
and the State of Eternity which would thereupon follow, they inquire of both to gether: as reckoning his Coming and the End of the World, would be At once.
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It is plain that some passages referr to the Jewish State, several of the signs of his coming were literally fulfilled, a little before their destruction by the Romans, as Josephus, and Tacitus, and others mention;
It is plain that Some passages refer to the Jewish State, several of the Signs of his coming were literally fulfilled, a little before their destruction by the Roman, as Josephus, and Tacitus, and Others mention;
particularly the 15. and 16. verses: When ye therefore shall see the Abomination of Desolation, spoken of by Daniel the Prophet, stand in the Holy place, (whoso readeth let him understand) then let them which be in Judea, flee into the Mountains.
particularly the 15. and 16. Verses: When you Therefore shall see the Abomination of Desolation, spoken of by daniel the Prophet, stand in the Holy place, (whoso readeth let him understand) then let them which be in Judea, flee into the Mountains.
There is yet no reason to confine the whole of this Chapter, to the Calamities which befell the Jewish Nation, which was but as a Type and Representation of the general Judgment, preceding the final Doom of the World;
There is yet no reason to confine the Whole of this Chapter, to the Calamities which befell the Jewish nation, which was but as a Type and Representation of the general Judgement, preceding the final Doom of the World;
As when he speaks, of ••s coming in the Clouds with power and great glory, and of the Angels sounding the Trumpet, and of two men in the Field, and of two Women grinding at the Mill, one taken, and the other left;
As when he speaks, of ••s coming in the Clouds with power and great glory, and of the Angels sounding the Trumpet, and of two men in the Field, and of two Women grinding At the Mill, one taken, and the other left;
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but my words shall not pass away, seem to be a transition from answering the first Question, concerning the Destruction of the Jews, to answer the other question, about the End of the World:
but my words shall not pass away, seem to be a transition from answering the First Question, Concerning the Destruction of the jews, to answer the other question, about the End of the World:
and may better be rendred;) You do know this, That if the good man of the house had known, in what Watch of the night the Thief world come, he would have watched,
and may better be rendered;) You do know this, That if the good man of the house had known, in what Watch of the night the Thief world come, he would have watched,
I hope none will be so weak, as to be stumbled at the Comparison in this passage of the coming of Christ unto that of a Thief, because the all 〈 ◊ 〉 is only as to the unexpectedness of the time, and season of his coming.
I hope none will be so weak, as to be stumbled At the Comparison in this passage of the coming of christ unto that of a Thief, Because the all 〈 ◊ 〉 is only as to the unexpectedness of the time, and season of his coming.
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In which sence the Apostle mentions the coming of Christ as of a Thief in the Night, at a time when he is not expected, 1 Thes. 5.2. 2 Pet. 3.10. Therefore be ye also ready, for He comes in a time when you think not of it.
In which sense the Apostle mentions the coming of christ as of a Thief in the Night, At a time when he is not expected, 1 Thebes 5.2. 2 Pet. 3.10. Therefore be you also ready, for He comes in a time when you think not of it.
In the words we have three parts. 1. The Certainty of Christs Coming again supposed. 2. The Suddenness and Unexpectedness of it asserted, it will be in an Hour that you think not of.
In the words we have three parts. 1. The Certainty of Christ Coming again supposed. 2. The Suddenness and Unexpectedness of it asserted, it will be in an Hour that you think not of.
Explain the Nature of this Readiness, for the Coming of Christ. II. Show the force of the Argument, in several Considerations, from the suddenness and unexpectedness of his Coming,
Explain the Nature of this Readiness, for the Coming of christ. II Show the force of the Argument, in several Considerations, from the suddenness and unexpectedness of his Coming,
as the Son of man, (or because he is the Son of man ) and it follows, For the hour shall come, that all they who are in their Graves shall hear his Voice,
as the Son of man, (or Because he is the Son of man) and it follows, For the hour shall come, that all they who Are in their Graves shall hear his Voice,
And when the High Priest adjured him, to tell whether he were indeed the Christ, the Son of God, Mat. 26.63, 64. observe what he answer'd, Hereafter shall you see the Son of Man, sitting on the right hand of power,
And when the High Priest adjured him, to tell whither he were indeed the christ, the Son of God, Mathew 26.63, 64. observe what he answered, Hereafter shall you see the Son of Man, sitting on the right hand of power,
The true Son of Man, to whom Dominion and Glory, and a Kingdom was given by the Ancient of days, Dan. 7.13, 14. So that this Title is a Name of Office.
The true Son of Man, to whom Dominion and Glory, and a Kingdom was given by the Ancient of days, Dan. 7.13, 14. So that this Title is a Name of Office.
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The Jews would appropriate the Messiah to themselves, as the Son of David, and the King of Israel, forgetting that he is the Son of man, promis'd from the beginning to be the Desire of all Nations, and the Hope of all the Ends of the Earth;
The jews would Appropriate the Messiah to themselves, as the Son of David, and the King of Israel, forgetting that he is the Son of man, promised from the beginning to be the Desire of all nations, and the Hope of all the Ends of the Earth;
This same Jesus, said the Angels to the two Witnesses of his Ascension, who is taken up into heaven, shall so come again as you have seen him go into it, Acts 1.11. This was prophesied by Enoch the seventh from Adam, Jude 14. This was foretold, and prefigur'd variously in the Old Testament;
This same jesus, said the Angels to the two Witnesses of his Ascension, who is taken up into heaven, shall so come again as you have seen him go into it, Acts 1.11. This was prophesied by Enoch the seventh from Adam, U^de 14. This was foretold, and prefigured variously in the Old Testament;
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This is insisted upon by the Apostles, in their several Epistles, as a Motive to Humility, to Patience, to Perseverance, notwithstanding the many difficulties,
This is insisted upon by the Apostles, in their several Epistles, as a Motive to Humility, to Patience, to Perseverance, notwithstanding the many difficulties,
and the Heavens shall contain him 'till the Restitution of all things, yet He shall come again to judge the World, and determine the sinal Everlasting State of all Mankind.
and the Heavens shall contain him till the Restitution of all things, yet He shall come again to judge the World, and determine the sinal Everlasting State of all Mankind.
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But because he is not yet come, men are ready to conclude he never will; because things continue as they were, one Generation passing, and another coming;
But Because he is not yet come, men Are ready to conclude he never will; Because things continue as they were, one Generation passing, and Another coming;
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men that walk after their own Lusts, (whose interest it is to have it true, that he shall not come, are ready to cry out in scorn, Where is the Promise of his Coming? 2 Pet. 3.3, 4. But for us to be ignorant that he will come again, must be a wilful, willing, chosen Ignorance:
men that walk After their own Lustiest, (whose Interest it is to have it true, that he shall not come, Are ready to cry out in scorn, Where is the Promise of his Coming? 2 Pet. 3.3, 4. But for us to be ignorant that he will come again, must be a wilful, willing, chosen Ignorance:
So unquestionably Certain is this Appearance, and Second Coming of Christ, that the Apostle Paul adjures Timothy, in the most solemn and affecting manner, to the faithful discharge of his Duty, by that Consideration, I charge thee before God,
So unquestionably Certain is this Appearance, and Second Coming of christ, that the Apostle Paul adjures Timothy, in the most solemn and affecting manner, to the faithful discharge of his Duty, by that Consideration, I charge thee before God,
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or when he shall appear in his Kingdom, 2 Tim. 4.1. The Jews knew and granted, that the Messiah was to come as a Judge, by the Traditional Prophecy of Enoch, which began with those words, The Lord shall come. This they understood long before the Incarnation of our Saviour:
or when he shall appear in his Kingdom, 2 Tim. 4.1. The jews knew and granted, that the Messiah was to come as a Judge, by the Traditional Prophecy of Enoch, which began with those words, The Lord shall come. This they understood long before the Incarnation of our Saviour:
So that they were wont to begin their Writs, or Instruments of the Greatest Excommunication, with those words of the Prophecy of Enoch, The Lord shall come.
So that they were wont to begin their Writs, or Instruments of the Greatest Excommunication, with those words of the Prophecy of Enoch, The Lord shall come.
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As if, besides all other Punishments, they Bound over the Excommunicated Person to the last great Assize, to be Judged by the Messias. And the Apostle seems to allude to this, 1 Cor. 16.22. If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha:
As if, beside all other Punishments, they Bound over the Excommunicated Person to the last great Assize, to be Judged by the Messias. And the Apostle seems to allude to this, 1 Cor. 16.22. If any man love not the Lord jesus christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha:
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He is delegated and appointed by God for this Work, and every way fitted and qualified to undertake it, Acts 17.31. II. The Suddenness and Ʋnexpectedness of his Coming again:
He is delegated and appointed by God for this Work, and every Way fitted and qualified to undertake it, Acts 17.31. II The Suddenness and Ʋnexpectedness of his Coming again:
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Behold! I know not the day of my death, we may every one say with Isaac, Gen. 27.2. The Knowledge of this time and Season he hath reserved in his own power;
Behold! I know not the day of my death, we may every one say with Isaac, Gen. 27.2. The Knowledge of this time and Season he hath reserved in his own power;
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if it would not have much better promoted our Watchfulness, and serious Diligence, and forwarded our Preparations, to have remained Ignorant, he would not have drawn such a Veil over that Day and Hour: But would have left it written in fair Characters.
if it would not have much better promoted our Watchfulness, and serious Diligence, and forwarded our Preparations, to have remained Ignorant, he would not have drawn such a Veil over that Day and Hour: But would have left it written in fair Characters.
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Our Joys and Sorrows, with respect to our Relations and Friends, would then be immoderate; our Carriage, in Prosperity and Adversity, would be more unbecoming;
Our Joys and Sorrows, with respect to our Relations and Friends, would then be immoderate; our Carriage, in Prosperity and Adversity, would be more unbecoming;
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and in an hour that he is not aware, Luk. 12.46. III. The Necessity, and Obligation of being Ready, because of the Certainty and Suddenness of the Coming of Christ.
and in an hour that he is not aware, Luk. 12.46. III. The Necessity, and Obligation of being Ready, Because of the Certainty and Suddenness of the Coming of christ.
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as the summary Preparation for the Coming of Christ, takes in all the Duties of a Christian, with respect to the Affairs of his Soul, and the Everlasting World;
as the summary Preparation for the Coming of christ, Takes in all the Duties of a Christian, with respect to the Affairs of his Soul, and the Everlasting World;
as awaking out of Security, foreseeing our Danger, providing against it, carrying it suitable to the Expectation of the Appearance of Christ from Heaven;
as awaking out of Security, Foreseeing our Danger, providing against it, carrying it suitable to the Expectation of the Appearance of christ from Heaven;
2. Besides this General Account, we may consider some of the Particular Metaphors, under which our Lord represents himself, (or is set forth in Scripture,) when he comes again.
2. Beside this General Account, we may Consider Some of the Particular Metaphors, under which our Lord represents himself, (or is Set forth in Scripture,) when he comes again.
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And we read of the Marriage of the Lamb, and the Readiness of the Wife, cloathed in fine Linnen, which is the Righteousness of the Saints, Rev. 19.8, 9.
And we read of the Marriage of the Lamb, and the Readiness of the Wife, clothed in fine Linen, which is the Righteousness of the Saints, Rev. 19.8, 9.
Now if you think you are ready for the Coming of Christ, under this Notion, ask your selves, Hath there been any such Agreement between Christ and your Souls, which the Scripture represents by a Marriage-Covenant? Have you penitently and thankfully Accepted him for Yours? and given up your selves entirely to be his? To as many as have thus Accepted and Received him, He gives Power and Priviledge to become the Sons of God.
Now if you think you Are ready for the Coming of christ, under this Notion, ask your selves, Hath there been any such Agreement between christ and your Souls, which the Scripture represents by a Marriage covenant? Have you penitently and thankfully Accepted him for Yours? and given up your selves entirely to be his? To as many as have thus Accepted and Received him, He gives Power and Privilege to become the Sons of God.
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Do you renounce all other Lovers? Do you prefer Him alone, abandoning all Competitors and Rivals? so as not to be for another, but for him, Hos. 3.3. The like we read, Psal. 45.10, 11. Hearken, O Daughter, and consider, and encline thine ear;
Do you renounce all other Lovers? Do you prefer Him alone, abandoning all Competitors and Rivals? so as not to be for Another, but for him, Hos. 3.3. The like we read, Psalm 45.10, 11. Harken, Oh Daughter, and Consider, and incline thine ear;
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Is there a Supream Superlative Correspondent Affection, on your part to him, who hath said, That as a Bridegroom rejoyceth over a Bride, so will He rejoyce over Thee? Isa. 62.5.
Is there a Supreme Superlative Correspondent Affection, on your part to him, who hath said, That as a Bridegroom Rejoiceth over a Bride, so will He rejoice over Thee? Isaiah 62.5.
and shall find Mercy of the Lord in the Great Day, Rev. 3.17. Persons of this Character will manifest in their Course and Carriage, that they expect the Coming of Christ, by walking in all holy Conversation and Godliness, 2 Pet. 3.10.
and shall find Mercy of the Lord in the Great Day, Rev. 3.17. Persons of this Character will manifest in their Course and Carriage, that they expect the Coming of christ, by walking in all holy Conversation and Godliness, 2 Pet. 3.10.
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I am ready (saith the Apostle) to be bound at Jerusalem; yea, to Die there for the Name of Christ, Acts 21.13. All holy Persons (though Habitually ready) do not reach this:
I am ready (Says the Apostle) to be bound At Jerusalem; yea, to Die there for the Name of christ, Acts 21.13. All holy Persons (though Habitually ready) do not reach this:
and familiarized the Thoughts of the Grave, to that degree as we ought? Is our Love to Christ so sprightly and vigorous, that we could heartily welcome any Messenger to call us to him? Be the Instrument what i• will,
and familiarized the Thoughts of the Grave, to that degree as we ought? Is our Love to christ so sprightly and vigorous, that we could heartily welcome any Messenger to call us to him? Be the Instrument what i• will,
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and the Manner and Circumstances of our Departure as God shall please, and the Warning never so short and sudden? Are we ready to go presently, at the first Call? That were it not for doing Service in our Places, (which God, who needs not our Help, can do by other ways,) we should rather choose to be with Christ, as far better.
and the Manner and circumstances of our Departure as God shall please, and the Warning never so short and sudden? are we ready to go presently, At the First Call? That were it not for doing Service in our Places, (which God, who needs not our Help, can do by other ways,) we should rather choose to be with christ, as Far better.
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II. To urge your Diligence and Care to be Ready for the Coming of Christ, let me amplifie and enforce the Argument in this Text, by several Considerations. As, I.
II To urge your Diligence and Care to be Ready for the Coming of christ, let me amplify and enforce the Argument in this Text, by several Considerations. As, I.
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What a Change will a few days make in this City, and in this Congregation? We may judge of it, by what it hath made in few years past? In less than Twenty Years, what Changes in Families,
What a Change will a few days make in this city, and in this Congregation? We may judge of it, by what it hath made in few Years past? In less than Twenty years, what Changes in Families,
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2. When once thou art called to thy particular Judgment by Death, nothing more can be done to get Ready for the Coming of Christ, Eccl. 9.10. John 9.4. What, if you were now leaving this World? and how near and sure is such an hour!
2. When once thou art called to thy particular Judgement by Death, nothing more can be done to get Ready for the Coming of christ, Ecclesiastes 9.10. John 9.4. What, if you were now leaving this World? and how near and sure is such an hour!
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And if the question be seriously ask'd of all of you, one after another, ARe you prepared for Death? are you Ready for the Coming of Christ? or are you not? How few will have the Heart,
And if the question be seriously asked of all of you, one After Another, are you prepared for Death? Are you Ready for the Coming of christ? or Are you not? How few will have the Heart,
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Therefore they that promise for themselves, that they shall Repent, and Prepare for the coming of Christ, (some time hereafter they resolve they will) they must not only promise for themselves, but for God too;
Therefore they that promise for themselves, that they shall repent, and Prepare for the coming of christ, (Some time hereafter they resolve they will) they must not only promise for themselves, but for God too;
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otherwise it is as uncertain, whether you shall Repent hereafter if you live, as whether you shall live to that hereafter, wherein you say you intend to Repent.
otherwise it is as uncertain, whither you shall repent hereafter if you live, as whither you shall live to that hereafter, wherein you say you intend to repent.
But for an unprepared Soul, that is Unready as to his State, who hath done little or nothing, ever in his whole Life of such Work, no Expressions can describe the Terrors of that mans case;
But for an unprepared Soul, that is Unready as to his State, who hath done little or nothing, ever in his Whole Life of such Work, no Expressions can describe the Terrors of that men case;
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especially for careless, carnal Professors, that attend the preaching of the Word, and are deceived by the Devil, to think they are in the way to Heaven,
especially for careless, carnal Professors, that attend the preaching of the Word, and Are deceived by the devil, to think they Are in the Way to Heaven,
and Prepare for the Coming of Christ? How many years have some of you been spared? It may be twenty, thirty, forty, fifty years? and yet after all you are not ready. What have you been busie about all this while? How have you employed your Time? What is the end of God, do you think, in all the merciful helps He concinues you? Such as Ministers,
and Prepare for the Coming of christ? How many Years have Some of you been spared? It may be twenty, thirty, forty, fifty Years? and yet After all you Are not ready. What have you been busy about all this while? How have you employed your Time? What is the end of God, do you think, in all the merciful helps He concinues you? Such as Ministers,
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while this preparation for Death and Judgment is neglected. 9. Consider the unspeakable Difference between a prepared and unprepared Soul, in a dying Hour.
while this preparation for Death and Judgement is neglected. 9. Consider the unspeakable Difference between a prepared and unprepared Soul, in a dying Hour.
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the other hath Death and Hell, the Judgment of Christ, and an Eternity of Misery before him, ready to overwhelm his Soul. The one can look back with Comfort,
the other hath Death and Hell, the Judgement of christ, and an Eternity of Misery before him, ready to overwhelm his Soul. The one can look back with Comfort,
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the other must review his Heart and Life with horror and regret, and read over the black Items of his careless Impenitent Course, with Bitterness and Torment, and the fears of greater.
the other must review his Heart and Life with horror and regret, and read over the black Items of his careless Impenitent Course, with Bitterness and Torment, and the fears of greater.
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The one by Death shall be translated to a blessed State of Holinefs, Love, and Peace, in the everlasting joyful Praises of God, his Maker, Redeemer, and Sanctifier;
The one by Death shall be translated to a blessed State of Holiness, Love, and Peace, in the everlasting joyful Praises of God, his Maker, Redeemer, and Sanctifier;
the other sort are passing into the Regions of Darkness and Despair, among Devils, and unholy miserable Souls, with whom they must dwell, under the Hatred and Curse of God,
the other sort Are passing into the Regions of Darkness and Despair, among Devils, and unholy miserable Souls, with whom they must dwell, under the Hatred and Curse of God,
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for the difference between one mans Death and anothers, depends on the difference between Heart and Heart, Life and Life, Preparation and Unpreparedness.
for the difference between one men Death and another's, depends on the difference between Heart and Heart, Life and Life, Preparation and Unpreparedness.
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Our utmost Diligence to Prepare will not be too much, to enable us chearfully to commend our Souls into the Hands of Christ, in expectation of all the great and glorious things, which he hath Purchased, Revealed, and Promised.
Our utmost Diligence to Prepare will not be too much, to enable us cheerfully to commend our Souls into the Hands of christ, in expectation of all the great and glorious things, which he hath Purchased, Revealed, and Promised.
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the most apropriating, particular, applicatory Faith, saying, I know that my Redeemer liveth, will be little enough to give us confidence in a dying Hour.
the most apropriating, particular, applicatory Faith, saying, I know that my Redeemer lives, will be little enough to give us confidence in a dying Hour.
If the Devil say, this sinful Soul is mine, and Christ disown thee, and say so too, what shall overcome the fears of Death? No wonder if Doubts and Fears arise, from the weakness of our Grace, our Negligence and Remisness in the service of God, our Folly and Offences,
If the devil say, this sinful Soul is mine, and christ disown thee, and say so too, what shall overcome the fears of Death? No wonder if Doubts and Fears arise, from the weakness of our Grace, our Negligence and Remissness in the service of God, our Folly and Offences,
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we find by the parable of the wise and foolish Virgins, that tho the former, who had Oyl in their Vessels, had many faults; (for they slumber'd as well as the Foolish,
we find by the parable of the wise and foolish Virgins, that though the former, who had Oil in their Vessels, had many Faults; (for they slumbered as well as the Foolish,
1. Many such as are truly sanctified, and have Oyl in their Vessels, are yet too Ʋnready, for want of frequent believing Consideration, concerning this Coming of Christ, and for want of Actual Preparation for it.
1. Many such as Are truly sanctified, and have Oil in their Vessels, Are yet too Ʋnready, for want of frequent believing Consideration, Concerning this Coming of christ, and for want of Actual Preparation for it.
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How many are intangled with the Cares, and Hurry of worldly Affairs, to that degree, that they do not take Time enough, to retire and bethink themselves of the glorious Appearance,
How many Are entangled with the Cares, and Hurry of worldly Affairs, to that degree, that they do not take Time enough, to retire and bethink themselves of the glorious Appearance,
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The many breaches between God and our Souls, by particular backslidings, tell us we are Ʋnready. The vanity of our Minds and Spirits, discovered by an undue conformity to this World, shows that we are Ʋnready. The excess of our Passions, upon Worldly Losses and Disappointments, attest it too plainly.
The many Breaches between God and our Souls, by particular backslidings, tell us we Are Ʋnready. The vanity of our Minds and Spirits, discovered by an undue conformity to this World, shows that we Are Ʋnready. The excess of our Passion, upon Worldly Losses and Disappointments, attest it too plainly.
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and Hope, with a resolved persevering Zeal, and Constancy, for the Grace that is to be brought to us, at the Revelation of Christ, as those that are Ready for his Coming.
and Hope, with a resolved persevering Zeal, and Constancy, for the Grace that is to be brought to us, At the Revelation of christ, as those that Are Ready for his Coming.
because they think themselves not concern'd, tho they have never accepted Christ, as the Bridegroom of their Souls, by an humble, penitent, unfeigned Dedication of themselves to him, to love, please, and obey him above all.
Because they think themselves not concerned, though they have never accepted christ, as the Bridegroom of their Souls, by an humble, penitent, unfeigned Dedication of themselves to him, to love, please, and obey him above all.
Yet such is the powerful craft of Sathan to befool the Sinner, and such the deceitfulness of Sin to harden the Heart, that some of the most unprepared, make a shift to live in peace,
Yet such is the powerful craft of Sathan to befool the Sinner, and such the deceitfulness of since to harden the Heart, that Some of the most unprepared, make a shift to live in peace,
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They will not yet consider it, and apply it to their own case; they will not know, that their Judge is at the Door, that their Day of Reckoning is at hand, that they are hastening to the Tribunal of Christ, that their Judgment lingereth not, and their Damnation slumbereth not.
They will not yet Consider it, and apply it to their own case; they will not know, that their Judge is At the Door, that their Day of Reckoning is At hand, that they Are hastening to the Tribunal of christ, that their Judgement lingereth not, and their Damnation Slumbereth not.
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or no? What say'st thou, hast thou enquired, and examined, and made it thy business to know this? and to make sure of it? How is it, that thy Mind is fill'd with other Thoughts? thy mouth with other Talk? and thy Time employed about other things? when thou art so near to the final Judgment of Christ,
or no? What Sayest thou, hast thou inquired, and examined, and made it thy business to know this? and to make sure of it? How is it, that thy Mind is filled with other Thoughts? thy Mouth with other Talk? and thy Time employed about other things? when thou art so near to the final Judgement of christ,
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because thou art not Ready. Canst thou think that Christ will then accept thee, if thou now neglect him? Canst thou hope, that he will prove himself a Lyar, by owning such as he hath often declared he never will? O pity your selves in Time!
Because thou art not Ready. Canst thou think that christ will then accept thee, if thou now neglect him? Canst thou hope, that he will prove himself a Liar, by owning such as he hath often declared he never will? O pity your selves in Time!
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For Direction, in the general, Since the Bridegreom will come, and it may be in an hour when you do not look for him, see that you have Oyl in your Vessels,
For Direction, in the general, Since the Bridegreom will come, and it may be in an hour when you do not look for him, see that you have Oil in your Vessels,
2. Let the Work of Mortification, both as to Sin and the World, be progressive, and constantly carried on, that you may be found of him in Peace, as to your State;
2. Let the Work of Mortification, both as to since and the World, be progressive, and constantly carried on, that you may be found of him in Peace, as to your State;
What will it avail us, to think we are Pardoned, and shall be saved, and e're long to find our selves mistaken when there can be no Remedy? You must now understand your danger,
What will it avail us, to think we Are Pardoned, and shall be saved, and ever long to find our selves mistaken when there can be no Remedy? You must now understand your danger,
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enabling you to live with sincere Desires, and Endeavours to please and honour him, in the believing expectation of what he hath purchas'd and promised, preferring the Hopes of it before all the Pleasures,
enabling you to live with sincere Desires, and Endeavours to please and honour him, in the believing expectation of what he hath purchased and promised, preferring the Hope's of it before all the Pleasures,
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But how can you know these things without Examining? and how can you have this confidence, without such a Knowledge? and how can you think of the Second Coming of Christ with comfort, without some such good Hopes thrô Grace.
But how can you know these things without Examining? and how can you have this confidence, without such a Knowledge? and how can you think of the Second Coming of christ with Comfort, without Some such good Hope's thrô Grace.
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when I must stand before my Judge? How many Temptations to sin might this repell? How many necessary Duties might this awaken us to perform, especially toward Relations?
when I must stand before my Judge? How many Temptations to since might this repel? How many necessary Duties might this awaken us to perform, especially towards Relations?
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It may now be a terrible thought to some of us, to consider and foresee that those of our Relations whom we most tenderly Love, are like to fall under the condemning Sentence of Christ, and perish Eternally.
It may now be a terrible Thought to Some of us, to Consider and foresee that those of our Relations whom we most tenderly Love, Are like to fallen under the condemning Sentence of christ, and perish Eternally.
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will you not then awake, to Counsel, Warn, Reprove, Exhort, Admonish, and Intreat them, and do all you can to prevent it? But if they will not hearken, your Faithfulness shall be your Comfort,
will you not then awake, to Counsel, Warn, Reprove, Exhort, Admonish, and Entreat them, and do all you can to prevent it? But if they will not harken, your Faithfulness shall be your Comfort,
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and taking part with him, so as to be pleased with the Execution of his Righteous Sentence, without any such Bowels of Pity toward them, as now they feel:
and taking part with him, so as to be pleased with the Execution of his Righteous Sentence, without any such Bowels of Pity towards them, as now they feel:
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We do not consider the confirming Reasons of the Truth of the Gospel, and beg the Light and Influence of the Spirit, to perswade us fully of this foundation Article.
We do not Consider the confirming Reasons of the Truth of the Gospel, and beg the Light and Influence of the Spirit, to persuade us Fully of this Foundation Article.
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Did we believe it Certain, we should often put the Question, How shall I appear and stand in the Judgment? How shall I give an account of all my Talents? What shall I answer when I am call'd to his Bar? what shall I do to be befriended,
Did we believe it Certain, we should often put the Question, How shall I appear and stand in the Judgement? How shall I give an account of all my Talents? What shall I answer when I am called to his Bar? what shall I do to be befriended,
when I am tryed for my Life? Therefore beg that God would fix a believing sence of this upon your Hearts, that your Faith may be the Evidence of things not seen:
when I am tried for my Life? Therefore beg that God would fix a believing sense of this upon your Hearts, that your Faith may be the Evidence of things not seen:
He that stoopt so low at first, to be cloathed with a mean disguise, and to glorifie the Father in the form of a Servant, by the Sacrifice of himself for our Redemption, shall be publickly Honoured in the view of all Mankind.
He that stooped so low At First, to be clothed with a mean disguise, and to Glorify the Father in the from of a Servant, by the Sacrifice of himself for our Redemption, shall be publicly Honoured in the view of all Mankind.
but he shall come again, openly to vindicate himself from the Contempt of his Enemies: Every knee shall bow before him, and every Tongue confess him to be Lord:
but he shall come again, openly to vindicate himself from the Contempt of his Enemies: Every knee shall bow before him, and every Tongue confess him to be Lord:
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At first he appear'd with all the sinless Infirmities of Humane Nature, but shall a second time with all the Demonstrations of the Divine Power, and Godhead.
At First he appeared with all the sinless Infirmities of Humane Nature, but shall a second time with all the Demonstrations of the Divine Power, and Godhead.
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as guilty Prisoners, be made to stand before his Judgment Seat? What killing despair will seize their Hearts? what Paleness and shadow of Death will cover their Faces? what Convulsions,
as guilty Prisoners, be made to stand before his Judgement Seat? What killing despair will seize their Hearts? what Paleness and shadow of Death will cover their Faces? what Convulsions,
and gripes of Conscience will then torment them? Where can they go? where can they hide? How can they appear? How can they avoid appearing? What can they say? How can they answer the Charge? or deny the Accusation? or evade the Sentence? or put off the Execution for a day? or bear it for a Moment? Since they can never escape the Tryal,
and gripes of Conscience will then torment them? Where can they go? where can they hide? How can they appear? How can they avoid appearing? What can they say? How can they answer the Charge? or deny the Accusation? or evade the Sentence? or put off the Execution for a day? or bear it for a Moment? Since they can never escape the Trial,
or save thee, but he that will not? I would not for ten thousand Worlds, appear in thy Case, among those that shall then be found Naked, and Ʋnready. And are not these things sit to be now consider'd, believ'd,
or save thee, but he that will not? I would not for ten thousand World's, appear in thy Case, among those that shall then be found Naked, and Ʋnready. And Are not these things fit to be now considered, believed,
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we believed his Word, and behold now he comes to make it good. They shall hear his absolving Sentence; their Persons shall be justified; their Cause shall be pleaded;
we believed his Word, and behold now he comes to make it good. They shall hear his absolving Sentence; their Persons shall be justified; their Cause shall be pleaded;
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And in this posture, Watching, Praying, Waiting, and preparing for his last Appearance to Judgment, we should be Ready for his particular Coming to us by Death.
And in this posture, Watching, Praying, Waiting, and preparing for his last Appearance to Judgement, we should be Ready for his particular Coming to us by Death.
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Lastly, Let us improve every Warning of Divine Providence, every Death and Funeral of our Relations, and Acquaintance, to promote our own Readiness to follow.
Lastly, Let us improve every Warning of Divine Providence, every Death and Funeral of our Relations, and Acquaintance, to promote our own Readiness to follow.
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and we lose their Deaths too, if we be not awakened to prepare for our own. But alas? How soon do the Impressions wear off, of such awakening Spectacles? It may be the ghastly looks,
and we loose their Death's too, if we be not awakened to prepare for our own. But alas? How soon do the Impressions wear off, of such awakening Spectacles? It may be the ghastly looks,
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It may be when we behold the mournful Looks, and Habit, the Funeral Pomp and Solemnity, that attends them to the House of Darkness, some serious Thoughts are excited;
It may be when we behold the mournful Looks, and Habit, the Funeral Pomp and Solemnity, that attends them to the House of Darkness, Some serious Thoughts Are excited;
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is all this forgotten? and how few are Gainers by such a Loss, in the manner they should be, i. e. To take the Warning, to be Ready, and Prepared for the Coming of Christ to us, which is as sure,
is all this forgotten? and how few Are Gainers by such a Loss, in the manner they should be, i. e. To take the Warning, to be Ready, and Prepared for the Coming of christ to us, which is as sure,
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and he hath promis'd, that they who serve, and follow him, shall be honoured. To mention what was really imitable and praise-worthy, needs no Apology, or Excuse;
and he hath promised, that they who serve, and follow him, shall be honoured. To mention what was really imitable and praiseworthy, needs no Apology, or Excuse;
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Her early Attendance here, before the publick Worship began, thô she liv'd at a more remote distance than many of you, is not unworthy of your Imitation.
Her early Attendance Here, before the public Worship began, though she lived At a more remote distance than many of you, is not unworthy of your Imitation.
§. 3. Her strict Seriousness in Family-worship, and Closet Duties, by which the Life and Vigour of practical Godliness is to be kept up, they who knew her best, were well acquainted with.
§. 3. Her strict Seriousness in Family worship, and Closet Duties, by which the Life and Vigour of practical Godliness is to be kept up, they who knew her best, were well acquainted with.
§. 4. There was one thing in her daily Course, which should shame and awaken most Professors, viz. the Conscientious daily practice of Self-reflection, and Examination;
§. 4. There was one thing in her daily Course, which should shame and awaken most Professors, viz. the Conscientious daily practice of Self-reflection, and Examination;
§. 5. Not to insist upon her Faithfulness, and Prudence, Tenderness and Affection, Affability, and Friendly Carriage in every Relation, with divers other things very Commendable in her Life.
§. 5. Not to insist upon her Faithfulness, and Prudence, Tenderness and Affection, Affability, and Friendly Carriage in every Relation, with diverse other things very Commendable in her Life.
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and seriously endeavour'd to commend her Soul into the hands of Christ; I ask'd her, Whether Jesus Christ were not the Chiefest of ten thousands to Her;
and seriously endeavoured to commend her Soul into the hands of christ; I asked her, Whither jesus christ were not the Chiefest of ten thousands to Her;
and endeavour'd (humane Infirmities, and Backslidings repented of, excepted) to walk and live as a Follower of Christ, under the Conduct of his Spirit,
and endeavoured (humane Infirmities, and Backslidings repented of, excepted) to walk and live as a Follower of christ, under the Conduct of his Spirit,
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and according to the Rule of his Word, and some other such Questions, that might assist her to discern the Truth of her Grace, &c. She answered in the Affirmative, with extraordinary Modesty, Humility, Thankfulness and Affection:
and according to the Rule of his Word, and Some other such Questions, that might assist her to discern the Truth of her Grace, etc. She answered in the Affirmative, with extraordinary Modesty, Humility, Thankfulness and Affection:
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And gave me her hand at Parting, with thanks for my Prayers and Assistance, begging of God the best of Blessings for me and mine, which were her own words.
And gave me her hand At Parting, with thanks for my Prayers and Assistance, begging of God the best of Blessings for me and mine, which were her own words.
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§. 10. After which, in a difficult struggle with the King of Terrors, we hope and trust she was supported by the Everlasting Arms of that Powerful Grace of Christ, who hath conquer'd Death,
§. 10. After which, in a difficult struggle with the King of Terrors, we hope and trust she was supported by the Everlasting Arms of that Powerful Grace of christ, who hath conquered Death,
And now, Christians, let us mix our Sorrows for our Deceased Friend, with the Joys of Faith, on the account of her being made meet and ready for the Presence of Christ.
And now, Christians, let us mix our Sorrows for our Deceased Friend, with the Joys of Faith, on the account of her being made meet and ready for the Presence of christ.
But she being Prepared for Death, and made meet for the Promised Blessedness, beyond the Grave, that ought to be the matter of our Joy, which we believe is so of hers.
But she being Prepared for Death, and made meet for the Promised Blessedness, beyond the Grave, that ought to be the matter of our Joy, which we believe is so of hers.
And do we not our selves Hope, (and have we any better, greater Thing we hope for, than) to possess that Happiness with Christ, which we believe she is possessed of? Is it not then unreasonable, to make that the Subject of immoderate Mourning,
And do we not our selves Hope, (and have we any better, greater Thing we hope for, than) to possess that Happiness with christ, which we believe she is possessed of? Is it not then unreasonable, to make that the Subject of immoderate Mourning,
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and excessive Lamentation, as to our departed Friends, which is the principal matter of Hope and Comfort, as to our own Souls? And shall we for the sake of a lesser good, which we suppose to our selves by their living longer, desire to deprive them of a Greater, which they cannot attain but by dying? Let us rather be awaken'd, edifi'd,
and excessive Lamentation, as to our departed Friends, which is the principal matter of Hope and Comfort, as to our own Souls? And shall we for the sake of a lesser good, which we suppose to our selves by their living longer, desire to deprive them of a Greater, which they cannot attain but by dying? Let us rather be awakened, edified,
which he tells them by their Prayers and the Assistance of the Spirit of Christ obtained thereby, would turn to his Salvation and the furtherance of the Gospel,
which he tells them by their Prayers and the Assistance of the Spirit of christ obtained thereby, would turn to his Salvation and the furtherance of the Gospel,
and had already been attended with some considerable success in that kind; ( V. 12, 13, 14.) to fortifie and confirm the Professors of the Christian Faith, and to propagate and promote it even in the Court of Caesar, and in other places.
and had already been attended with Some considerable success in that kind; (V. 12, 13, 14.) to fortify and confirm the Professors of the Christian Faith, and to propagate and promote it even in the Court of Caesar, and in other places.
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But if I live in the flesh, this, saith he, is the fruit of my labour, v. 22. or, it is worth my Labour to glorsie the Redeemer by continuing in this World.
But if I live in the Flesh, this, Says he, is the fruit of my labour, v. 22. or, it is worth my Labour to glorsie the Redeemer by Continuing in this World.
And when the same Apostle speaks of his approaching death, he tells us, that the Time of his departure was at hand, 2 Tim. 4.6. Having a desire to depart, a vehement and earnest desire, as the word imports;
And when the same Apostle speaks of his approaching death, he tells us, that the Time of his departure was At hand, 2 Tim. 4.6. Having a desire to depart, a vehement and earnest desire, as the word imports;
and to be with Christ, to be absent from the Body, and present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.8. with that merciful Saviour, who had compassion on me, when as an ignorant Blasphemer, I persecuted his Members;
and to be with christ, to be absent from the Body, and present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.8. with that merciful Saviour, who had compassion on me, when as an ignorant Blasphemer, I persecuted his Members;
I desire to depart, that I may be with him. With him, not with the blessed Angels or departed Saints, though their Society will make a part of the heavenly Joy:
I desire to depart, that I may be with him. With him, not with the blessed Angels or departed Saints, though their Society will make a part of the heavenly Joy:
thus earnestly desire to depart, but to be with Christ: Which is far better, simply and in it self more desirable, by much more better, the Comparative being double in the Greek Text;
thus earnestly desire to depart, but to be with christ: Which is Far better, simply and in it self more desirable, by much more better, the Comparative being double in the Greek Text;
On the one hand, his Love to the Philippians who needed his presence, (many false Teachers being at that time crept in among them,) made him willing to abide in the Flesh,
On the one hand, his Love to the Philippians who needed his presence, (many false Teachers being At that time crept in among them,) made him willing to abide in the Flesh,
and deferr his own Felicity for a time upon their account, v. 24. But the Glory of Christ's presence on the other• and his own unspeakale advantage by it, made him desirous of a Departure;
and defer his own Felicity for a time upon their account, v. 24. But the Glory of Christ's presence on the other• and his own unspeakale advantage by it, made him desirous of a Departure;
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and therefore though he determines for the former, and was content to live, and 'tis probable had some secret intimation from Heaven, that all his Work in this World was not yet sinish't;
and Therefore though he determines for the former, and was content to live, and it's probable had Some secret intimation from Heaven, that all his Work in this World was not yet sinished;
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Which words are not more suitable to a Funeral Solemnity, than expressive of the dying Thoughts and Temper of our deceased Friend, and were chosen by her as the Subject of my present Discourse.
Which words Are not more suitable to a Funeral Solemnity, than expressive of the dying Thoughts and Temper of our deceased Friend, and were chosen by her as the Subject of my present Discourse.
3. On what Grounds and Principles a Christian may expect a future Blessedness with Christ, after his departure, so as to encourage and excite his desires after it?
3. On what Grounds and Principles a Christian may expect a future Blessedness with christ, After his departure, so as to encourage and excite his Desires After it?
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1. Our Dissolution and Departure as a natural or penal evil, as contrary to Nature, or as the Punishment of Sin, cannot possibly be the Object of a rational Desire:
1. Our Dissolution and Departure as a natural or penal evil, as contrary to Nature, or as the Punishment of since, cannot possibly be the Object of a rational Desire:
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The Apostle doth not mention the uneasie Circumstances of a Prison, or the continual hardships to which he was exposed from the malice of his Adversaries,
The Apostle does not mention the uneasy circumstances of a Prison, or the continual hardships to which he was exposed from the malice of his Adversaries,
and therefore when he saith in another place, We that are in this Tabernacle do groan being burden'd, he adds the limitation in the following words, not to be uncloth'd but cloth'd upon, that Mortality may be swallowed up of Life:
and Therefore when he Says in Another place, We that Are in this Tabernacle do groan being burdened, he adds the limitation in the following words, not to be unclothed but clothed upon, that Mortality may be swallowed up of Life:
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not meerly to avoid the inconveniencies of our abode in so poor a dwelling, but to come to the possession of the Building not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens, 2 Cor. 5.3, 4. Not meerly to find relief and deliverance from our present burdens,
not merely to avoid the inconveniences of our Abided in so poor a Dwelling, but to come to the possession of the Building not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens, 2 Cor. 5.3, 4. Not merely to find relief and deliverance from our present burdens,
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when through melancholly or discontent we are weary of Life: Job 7.13. Jon. 4.3. when we have set our Hearts on somewhat we cannot obtain, or struggle with some Difficulties we cannot master:
when through melancholy or discontent we Are weary of Life: Job 7.13. Jon. 4.3. when we have Set our Hearts on somewhat we cannot obtain, or struggle with Some Difficulties we cannot master:
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and shall we presume to dispose of what is his, without a declaration of his consent and order to authorize us? Are we bound by the sixth commandment to preserve the life of our Neighbour, and may we be negligent and careless of our own? Is not every man nearer to himself than any other can be? And is not self-murder a violation of the Law of Nature,
and shall we presume to dispose of what is his, without a declaration of his consent and order to authorise us? are we bound by the sixth Commandment to preserve the life of our Neighbour, and may we be negligent and careless of our own? Is not every man nearer to himself than any other can be? And is not self-murder a violation of the Law of Nature,
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and condemned by a general suffrage? And can we suppose it a sufficient Justification of our selves, that we profess a desire to be with Christ? whereas we may not do this or any other evil,
and condemned by a general suffrage? And can we suppose it a sufficient Justification of our selves, that we profess a desire to be with christ? whereas we may not do this or any other evil,
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He that hasteth to be rich, even in this sence, shall not be innocent, Prov. 28.16. We must be intirely devoted to serve and glorisie the Redeemer as long as we live;
He that hastes to be rich, even in this sense, shall not be innocent, Curae 28.16. We must be entirely devoted to serve and glorisie the Redeemer as long as we live;
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and a reproveable Ʋnwillingness to depart and be dissolv'd. The Example of Christ himself is usually urg'd in vindication of a natutal sensitive fear of Death, viz. the discovery thereof which he made in his Agony and Prayer in the Garden.
and a reprovable Ʋnwillingness to depart and be dissolved. The Exampl of christ himself is usually urged in vindication of a natutal sensitive Fear of Death, viz. the discovery thereof which he made in his Agony and Prayer in the Garden.
Whereas he was to conflict with the Wrath of God, and bear the Curse, and be wounded for our Transgressions, &c. otherwise his own Innocency and perfect Resignation to the will of his Father,
Whereas he was to conflict with the Wrath of God, and bear the Curse, and be wounded for our Transgressions, etc. otherwise his own Innocency and perfect Resignation to the will of his Father,
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Others through the weakness of Faith or overmuch concern in the Affairs of this Life, &c. though they grant it unspekably better to be present with the Lord,
Others through the weakness of Faith or overmuch concern in the Affairs of this Life, etc. though they grant it unspekably better to be present with the Lord,
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They cannot joyn with the Apostle in desiring to be dissolv'd, though they can speak it from their very hearts, that they desire to be with Christ: And that desire is so far prevailing as to keep them upright,
They cannot join with the Apostle in desiring to be dissolved, though they can speak it from their very hearts, that they desire to be with christ: And that desire is so Far prevailing as to keep them upright,
and we know that Hezekiah had fifteen years added to his Life, 2 Kings 20.6. 5. Though we desire to be with Christ, we must not be Peremptory as to any determinate Time; but referr our selves to Gods good pleasure for the season of our departure.
and we know that Hezekiah had fifteen Years added to his Life, 2 Kings 20.6. 5. Though we desire to be with christ, we must not be Peremptory as to any determinate Time; but refer our selves to God's good pleasure for the season of our departure.
yet his Soveraign will, and unerring wisdom must be practically acknowledg'd in reference to the Season. He alone, of whom and to whom are all things, is fit to determine how long we shall tarry,
yet his Sovereign will, and unerring Wisdom must be practically acknowledged in Referente to the Season. He alone, of whom and to whom Are all things, is fit to determine how long we shall tarry,
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And therefore, when ever we pray Thy Kingdom come, we must not limit the Holy One of Israel by prescribing the Time; but immediately subjoyn, with respect to that, Thy will be done.
And Therefore, when ever we pray Thy Kingdom come, we must not limit the Holy One of Israel by prescribing the Time; but immediately subjoin, with respect to that, Thy will be done.
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Some holy persons of a timerous Temper and a tender Body, would choose to depart by a Consumption; not only as allowing them a longer Time to prepare for Death,
some holy Persons of a timorous Temper and a tender Body, would choose to depart by a Consumption; not only as allowing them a longer Time to prepare for Death,
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Whereas, besides the uncertainty and deceitfulness of that disease, 'tis more than possible, that the Languishment of that pining sickness may be as irksome and insupportable,
Whereas, beside the uncertainty and deceitfulness of that disease, it's more than possible, that the Languishment of that pining sickness may be as irksome and insupportable,
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7. Our Desire to depart, and to be with Christ, must not be Rash and hasty, but the result of many Serious and deliberate thoughts, comparing both states together, and understanding the difference.
7. Our Desire to depart, and to be with christ, must not be Rash and hasty, but the result of many Serious and deliberate thoughts, comparing both states together, and understanding the difference.
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2. In what respects is it far Better to be with Christ, than to abide in the flesh? what is the difference between What we are, and What we shall be? that the expectation of the Latter should even make Death and dissolution desireable in order to it.
2. In what respects is it Far Better to be with christ, than to abide in the Flesh? what is the difference between What we Are, and What we shall be? that the expectation of the Latter should even make Death and dissolution desirable in order to it.
and see him face to face, and know as we are known, we must content our selves with such Representations of it, as God is pleas'd to reveal in his Word:
and see him face to face, and know as we Are known, we must content our selves with such Representations of it, as God is pleased to reveal in his Word:
and prepared by infinite Power, and bestow'd at length through infinite Grace, will in any thing be defective? Doth not our Apostle describe it best, by assuring us it cannot be describ'd;
and prepared by infinite Power, and bestowed At length through infinite Grace, will in any thing be defective? Does not our Apostle describe it best, by assuring us it cannot be described;
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that 'tis greater than we ever saw, beyond what we ever heard, and far above what we can ever think? Doth not the very hopes of seeing him, revive our drooping hearts? Oh what will be the Glory of that blessed sight!
that it's greater than we ever saw, beyond what we ever herd, and Far above what we can ever think? Does not the very hope's of seeing him, revive our drooping hearts? O what will be the Glory of that blessed sighed!
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is not the pledge and Assurance of it by the Harbinger of his holy Spirit exceeding comfortable? Oh what transcendent Satisfaction will his presence give us!
is not the pledge and Assurance of it by the Harbinger of his holy Spirit exceeding comfortable? O what transcendent Satisfaction will his presence give us!
into what ravishing Joy shall we enter, by the open Vision and full enjoyment? Is the encouragement and support of a Christian now, from his presence with us here;
into what ravishing Joy shall we enter, by the open Vision and full enjoyment? Is the encouragement and support of a Christian now, from his presence with us Here;
1. Is not a state of Rest and Joy much more desireable, than to be continually harrass'd with Trouble and Sorrow? We ordinarily begin this World in Tears,
1. Is not a state of Rest and Joy much more desirable, than to be continually Harassed with Trouble and Sorrow? We ordinarily begin this World in Tears,
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Do we not find, that what doth rejoyce and please us one day, appears with another Face when we view it next? or if we think it would please us still, 'tis gone e're we are aware,
Do we not find, that what does rejoice and please us one day, appears with Another Face when we view it next? or if we think it would please us still, it's gone ever we Are aware,
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griev'd by present evils, or perplext with the sears of future; and our Spirits for the most part discompos'd either by personal or relative Calamities.
grieved by present evils, or perplexed with the sears of future; and our Spirits for the most part discomposed either by personal or relative Calamities.
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the Hatred and Malice of our open Enemies; the scandalous Actions of professing Christians; their Divisions and Animosities among themselves, and their despiteful usage and entertainment from the World;
the Hatred and Malice of our open Enemies; the scandalous Actions of professing Christians; their Divisions and Animosities among themselves, and their despiteful usage and entertainment from the World;
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2. Is not a state of Holiness and Perfect purity, far better than a Life of Temptation, Corruption and Sin? How are we now buffeted by Satan? by his Sinful suggestions, his subtile devices and snares,
2. Is not a state of Holiness and Perfect purity, Far better than a Life of Temptation, Corruption and since? How Are we now buffeted by Satan? by his Sinful suggestions, his subtle devices and snares,
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that we are often ready to throw down our Arms, and give up all as Lost. For though he be a conquer'd and baffled Adversary, through the Victory which our Captain hath obtain'd against him;
that we Are often ready to throw down our Arms, and give up all as Lost. For though he be a conquered and baffled Adversary, through the Victory which our Captain hath obtained against him;
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Moreover, how doth our depraved Nature continually cast forth mire and dirt? what remaining Filthiness is there yet to be purg'd? what powerful Lusts to be mortified and subdued? which indispose us for Spiritual duties,
Moreover, how does our depraved Nature continually cast forth mire and dirt? what remaining Filthiness is there yet to be purged? what powerful Lustiest to be mortified and subdued? which indispose us for Spiritual duties,
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Do we not complain of our Ignorance of Divine Truths, and the blessed Mysteries of the Gospel, notwithstanding all our means of knowledge? of our earthliness and unbelief? of unbecoming Thoughts of God and holy things? of proud Imaginations and carnal reasonings against his Works and Word? of languishing and imperfect Graces to be recovered and perfected, & c? And is it not better to be with Christ, where that which is imperfect shall be done away?
Do we not complain of our Ignorance of Divine Truths, and the blessed Mysteres of the Gospel, notwithstanding all our means of knowledge? of our earthliness and unbelief? of unbecoming Thoughts of God and holy things? of proud Imaginations and carnal reasonings against his Works and Word? of languishing and imperfect Graces to be recovered and perfected, & c? And is it not better to be with christ, where that which is imperfect shall be done away?
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Is not God dishonour'd and provok't, by our frequent Omissions and slight Performances of Duty? do we not resist and quench and sadden his Holy Spirit? and are we not often griev'd by God's rebukes and frowns, by the wounds and smart regrets of our own Conscience? so that we remember God, and are troubled, and cry out in the bitterness of our Souls, Hath he forgotten to be gracious,
Is not God dishonoured and provoked, by our frequent Omissions and slight Performances of Duty? do we not resist and quench and sadden his Holy Spirit? and Are we not often grieved by God's rebukes and frowns, by the wounds and smart regrets of our own Conscience? so that we Remember God, and Are troubled, and cry out in the bitterness of our Souls, Hath he forgotten to be gracious,
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and the Devil? and do we know his rage, and malice, and serpentine policy, with the Multitude, Strength and Power of his Temptations? How often we have been foil'd already,
and the devil? and do we know his rage, and malice, and serpentine policy, with the Multitude, Strength and Power of his Temptations? How often we have been foiled already,
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Yea, had we no corruption, or Sin, of our own to be delivered from, yet our concern at God's dishonour by the sins of others, should make us willing to depart;
Yea, had we no corruption, or since, of our own to be Delivered from, yet our concern At God's dishonour by the Sins of Others, should make us willing to depart;
as much more desireable than our abode on earth: Job. 24.9. Which is given into the hands of the wicked, and defiled by it's Inhabitants, Isa. 24.4: Where the very Air is infected with Oaths and Blasphemies, prophane discourse, and filthy talk:
as much more desirable than our Abided on earth: Job. 24.9. Which is given into the hands of the wicked, and defiled by it's Inhabitants, Isaiah 24.4: Where the very Air is infected with Oaths and Blasphemies, profane discourse, and filthy talk:
3. Let us consider what are the grounds and Principles by which a Christian is assured of this Blessedness in the presence of Christ after his dissolution.
3. Let us Consider what Are the grounds and Principles by which a Christian is assured of this Blessedness in the presence of christ After his dissolution.
This Inquiry is necessary, because the discourse of our future bliss with Christ cannot be supposed to have any effect or influence upon us, to make us desire our departure,
This Inquiry is necessary, Because the discourse of our future bliss with christ cannot be supposed to have any Effect or influence upon us, to make us desire our departure,
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would not have been a doubt to this great Apostle, if he could not possibly have liv'd but in it: neither could he desire to depart that he might be with Christ, if after his departure he should not be at all. And supposing the existence of the Soul notwithstanding the dissolution of the Body, we have as full an assurance as the nature of the thing is capable of, that holy Souls shall be present with the Lord in glory,
would not have been a doubt to this great Apostle, if he could not possibly have lived but in it: neither could he desire to depart that he might be with christ, if After his departure he should not be At all. And supposing the existence of the Soul notwithstanding the dissolution of the Body, we have as full an assurance as the nature of the thing is capable of, that holy Souls shall be present with the Lord in glory,
1. The Death of Christ. He hath cancell'd the Hand-writing against us, and put away Sin, which is the sting of Death, by the Death of the Cross: Eph. 1.7. A way is now open for us into the holy of holies by his blood, Heb. 10.19. not for our Prayers, only but our Persons.
1. The Death of christ. He hath canceled the Handwriting against us, and put away since, which is the sting of Death, by the Death of the Cross: Ephesians 1.7. A Way is now open for us into the holy of holies by his blood, Hebrew 10.19. not for our Prayers, only but our Persons.
He hath wounded the Head of the old Serpent, even by permitting him to bruise his Heel, by crucifying his humane Nature, (which was only Vestigium Deitatis. ) As Benaiah slew the Egyptian with his own Spear, 2 Sam. 23.21. Having destroyed death and him that had the power of it, and delivered those who were all their Life-time subject to bondage, through the fear of death, Heb. 2.15.
He hath wounded the Head of the old Serpent, even by permitting him to bruise his Heel, by crucifying his humane Nature, (which was only Vestigium Deitatis.) As Benaiah slew the Egyptian with his own Spear, 2 Sam. 23.21. Having destroyed death and him that had the power of it, and Delivered those who were all their Lifetime Subject to bondage, through the Fear of death, Hebrew 2.15.
we know that his Death was our Victory, and his Cross may be our Triumph; since the Devil is conquered, and death Sanctified, and the Grave perfum'd by his burial,
we know that his Death was our Victory, and his Cross may be our Triumph; since the devil is conquered, and death Sanctified, and the Grave perfumed by his burial,
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He hath brought sweetness out of the Strong, and meat out of the Eater; 1 Cor. 3.21. and therefore Death as well as Lise is reckon'd in the Inventory of the riches of the Saints.
He hath brought sweetness out of the Strong, and meat out of the Eater; 1 Cor. 3.21. and Therefore Death as well as Lise is reckoned in the Inventory of the riches of the Saints.
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he is now become the first fruits of them that sleep in Jesus: And hath the Keyes of Death and Hell; Rev. 1.18. even the two most formidable enemies are under his Dominion:
he is now become the First fruits of them that sleep in jesus: And hath the Keys of Death and Hell; Rev. 1.18. even the two most formidable enemies Are under his Dominion:
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Yea, saith the Apostle, concerning that, he raised him from the dead, no more to see corruption, Act. 13.34. God said, I will give you the sure mercies of David;
Yea, Says the Apostle, Concerning that, he raised him from the dead, no more to see corruption, Act. 13.34. God said, I will give you the sure Mercies of David;
and a sufficient proof, that his precious Blood shed upon the Cross, was the blood of an Everlasting Covenant, Heb. 13.20. Establishing a Covenant of Grace, and making it truly Everlasting;
and a sufficient proof, that his precious Blood shed upon the Cross, was the blood of an Everlasting Covenant, Hebrew 13.20. Establishing a Covenant of Grace, and making it truly Everlasting;
and that he is able to keep unto that day, what we have committed to him; 2 Tim. 1.12. to perfect what he hath begun; Phil. 1.6. and at last present us blameless before the presence of his glory with exceeding Joy, Jude 24. v. For our Life being hid with him in God, we are fully assured, that when he who is our Life shall appear, we shall appear with him in glory;
and that he is able to keep unto that day, what we have committed to him; 2 Tim. 1.12. to perfect what he hath begun; Philip 1.6. and At last present us blameless before the presence of his glory with exceeding Joy, U^de 24. v. For our Life being hid with him in God, we Are Fully assured, that when he who is our Life shall appear, we shall appear with him in glory;
and our assurance of it by his Death and Resurrection, that yet we are so backward and unwilling to depart? What is the true reason why so many of those who acknowledge it far better to be with Christ, yet cannot say with the Apostle, That they desire to be dissolv'd, that they may be with him?
and our assurance of it by his Death and Resurrection, that yet we Are so backward and unwilling to depart? What is the true reason why so many of those who acknowledge it Far better to be with christ, yet cannot say with the Apostle, That they desire to be dissolved, that they may be with him?
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1. The weakness of Faith concerning the Invisible World, and the future Glory of the Saints, is the reason why so many Christians are unwilling to dye.
1. The weakness of Faith Concerning the Invisible World, and the future Glory of the Saints, is the reason why so many Christians Are unwilling to die.
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Did they but soundly believe the Testimony and Revelation which God hath given in his Word concerning it, they would choose to be absent from the body. Some of the Ignorant Heathens have been desperate in their Choice of death, only as the Period of present Calamities:
Did they but soundly believe the Testimony and Revelation which God hath given in his Word Concerning it, they would choose to be absent from the body. some of the Ignorant heathens have been desperate in their Choice of death, only as the Period of present Calamities:
And shall not we who understand the Grounds and Principles, the greatness, and certainty of a future Blessedness after Death, be as willing to depart? A confirmed Faith is therefore necessary and adviseable in the present case:
And shall not we who understand the Grounds and Principles, the greatness, and certainty of a future Blessedness After Death, be as willing to depart? A confirmed Faith is Therefore necessary and Advisable in the present case:
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But by this shield of Faith, we may be able to stand even in that evil day of our dissolution, Eph. 6.11.16. 2. The Pains of Death. They pray that God would hasten his Glorious Kingdom, and bring them to it;
But by this shield of Faith, we may be able to stand even in that evil day of our dissolution, Ephesians 6.11.16. 2. The Pains of Death. They pray that God would hasten his Glorious Kingdom, and bring them to it;
yet are loth their own Prayers should be answered, and the end and object of their Faith obtain'd, through the discouraging apprehensions they admit of a dying hour.
yet Are loath their own Prayers should be answered, and the end and Object of their Faith obtained, through the discouraging apprehensions they admit of a dying hour.
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and enjoy him fully? and shall we stick at a little pain, as introductory to so great a Happiness? A Pain that will speedily convey us to Eternal ease and rest;
and enjoy him Fully? and shall we stick At a little pain, as introductory to so great a Happiness? A Pain that will speedily convey us to Eternal ease and rest;
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But suppose the Agonies of Death are ne're so frightful to Flesh and Blood, hath not our Redeemer a Rod and Staff to comfort us in the dark Valley? Ps. 23.4.
But suppose the Agonies of Death Are never so frightful to Flesh and Blood, hath not our Redeemer a Rod and Staff to Comfort us in the dark Valley? Ps. 23.4.
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as to dispatch themselves, and be their own Executioners, to force an escape from the Body? And shall we resist and struggle, draw back and fear, object,
as to dispatch themselves, and be their own Executioners, to force an escape from the Body? And shall we resist and struggle, draw back and Fear, Object,
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and Patience, and holy Resolution? the last essay of our Christian Courage? Are not the antecedent pains of dying the fruit of sin, no less than the throws and pangs of Travelling Women? and are the latter tolerable in hopes of Children, and their own deliverance;
and Patience, and holy Resolution? the last essay of our Christian Courage? are not the antecedent pains of dying the fruit of since, no less than the throws and pangs of Traveling Women? and Are the latter tolerable in hope's of Children, and their own deliverance;
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if put in the ballance with the promised Salvation to sollow on our departure? Are they comparable in the Nature of Evil, to the blessed Life they lead us to in the Nature of Good? or comparable to the gripes of Conscience, which unpardon'd Sinners meet with in Life and Death? yea, do we not think them greater,
if put in the balance with the promised Salvation to sollow on our departure? are they comparable in the Nature of Evil, to the blessed Life they led us to in the Nature of Good? or comparable to the gripes of Conscience, which unpardoned Sinners meet with in Life and Death? yea, do we not think them greater,
To a degenerate Soul, that is destitute of the Love of Christ, an Everlasting Distance would be more desireable than a Local Presence: For that could not make him happy, he would still be as far remov'd from Bliss, by being with the Lord,
To a degenerate Soul, that is destitute of the Love of christ, an Everlasting Distance would be more desirable than a Local Presence: For that could not make him happy, he would still be as Far removed from Bliss, by being with the Lord,
And is it not the sease and secret language of our Hearts, Whom have we in Heaven but Christ? And are we not desirous to forsake this Earth, to enjoy his Presence? Certainly, the growth,
And is it not the seize and secret language of our Hearts, Whom have we in Heaven but christ? And Are we not desirous to forsake this Earth, to enjoy his Presence? Certainly, the growth,
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and make our Hearts rejoyce at the approach of Death, as it did old Jacob's, to see the Waggons that are sent to fetch us to our beloved Jesus, who is Lord of that Countrey whither we are going.
and make our Hearts rejoice At the approach of Death, as it did old Jacob's, to see the Wagons that Are sent to fetch us to our Beloved jesus, who is Lord of that Country whither we Are going.
and more heartily desire to be with Christ. For as the Pangs of Death are not ordinarily so violent and intolerable to one whose strength is wasted by a pining Sickness,
and more heartily desire to be with christ. For as the Pangs of Death Are not ordinarily so violent and intolerable to one whose strength is wasted by a pining Sickness,
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Were we more crucified to the World, and the World to us by the Cross of Christ, Gal. 6.14. we should not so affectionately hug the Carkass of a dead Enemy, whom we our selves have crucified and slain;
Were we more Crucified to the World, and the World to us by the Cross of christ, Gal. 6.14. we should not so affectionately hug the Carcase of a dead Enemy, whom we our selves have Crucified and slave;
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Had we any better grounds to hope that Sin was pardon'd, and God our Covenant-Father; that Heaven would be our Inheritance, and we should not come into Condemnation;
Had we any better grounds to hope that since was pardoned, and God our Covenant-Father; that Heaven would be our Inheritance, and we should not come into Condemnation;
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he could boldly venture upon Death, and walk through the Valley of Darkness without fear of evil, Psal. 23.4, 6. But when Distress had brought his Sin to remembrance,
he could boldly venture upon Death, and walk through the Valley of Darkness without Fear of evil, Psalm 23.4, 6. But when Distress had brought his since to remembrance,
and I am his, Cant. 6.3. you might chearfully joyn your Amen, when you hear the Spirit and the Bride say in the Revelations, Come Lord Jesus, come quickly, Rev. 20.22.
and I am his, Cant 6.3. you might cheerfully join your Amen, when you hear the Spirit and the Bride say in the Revelations, Come Lord jesus, come quickly, Rev. 20.22.
and endeavour with your utmost Care and Diligence to obtain a well grounded Assurance, founded on the Testimony of a good Conscience, by comparing the Promises of Remission,
and endeavour with your utmost Care and Diligence to obtain a well grounded Assurance, founded on the Testimony of a good Conscience, by comparing the Promises of Remission,
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and nearest Relations? Must we not abandon and hate them all for his sake? Luke 14.26. i. e. use them as contemptible and hated things, if they keep us from him.
and nearest Relations? Must we not abandon and hate them all for his sake? Luke 14.26. i. e. use them as contemptible and hated things, if they keep us from him.
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Have we not solemnly engag'd to do so by our Covenant with God? and shall we not stand to our Agreement? Is there no difference between our Friends on Earth, and our beloved Saviour? How often is an unactive Pity vouchsafed in the room of Succour,
Have we not solemnly engaged to do so by our Covenant with God? and shall we not stand to our Agreement? Is there no difference between our Friends on Earth, and our Beloved Saviour? How often is an unactive Pity vouchsafed in the room of Succour,
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some Inequality, Unsuitableness, or Inconstancy in our Friendships here? Are not the Best of those we love, Ignorant and Mistaken, Erroneous, Deceived, Weak and Impotent;
Some Inequality, Unsuitableness, or Inconstancy in our Friendships Here? are not the Best of those we love, Ignorant and Mistaken, Erroneous, Deceived, Weak and Impotent;
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Now if we are pleased with their Converse, we may quickly lose it, and the desire of our eyes be taken from us, by a sudden stroke, Ezek. 24.16. that we know not how to value or love them, till 'tis too late.
Now if we Are pleased with their Converse, we may quickly loose it, and the desire of our eyes be taken from us, by a sudden stroke, Ezekiel 24.16. that we know not how to valve or love them, till it's too late.
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For the Apostle to abide in the Flesh, was more expedient for the Philippians: For him to live, would be Christ, Ver. 21. i.e. For the advancement of his Glory:
For the Apostle to abide in the Flesh, was more expedient for the Philippians: For him to live, would be christ, Ver. 21. i.e. For the advancement of his Glory:
whether he should choose a longer Life, or a present departure, if no Blessedness were expected till the Final Judgment? And why doth he mention his being with Christ, as that which made Death desirable? Is not the Presence of Christ with us on Earth,
whither he should choose a longer Life, or a present departure, if no Blessedness were expected till the Final Judgement? And why does he mention his being with christ, as that which made Death desirable? Is not the Presence of christ with us on Earth,
3. Is it better to depart, and be with Christ, than abide in the Body? Then the Fable of Purgatory is hereby Exploded. Were we to be transported by our Dissolution, only from lesser Pains to greater, or from a Life of Sorrow, to a State of Suffering, (such as the Romanists imagine their Purgatory to be, equivalent to the Torments of Hell in the Extremity of them,
3. Is it better to depart, and be with christ, than abide in the Body? Then the Fable of Purgatory is hereby Exploded. Were we to be transported by our Dissolution, only from lesser Pains to greater, or from a Life of Sorrow, to a State of Suffering, (such as the Romanists imagine their Purgatory to be, equivalent to the Torments of Hell in the Extremity of them,
4. Is it the Object of a Christians desire, to depart, and be with Christ? And is that far better than to continue in the Body? Then let us not Grieve immoderately at the departure of those who have obtain'd their wish, and enjoy their desire.
4. Is it the Object of a Christians desire, to depart, and be with christ? And is that Far better than to continue in the Body? Then let us not Grieve immoderately At the departure of those who have obtained their wish, and enjoy their desire.
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Did they long to be with Christ, and choose to be dissolv'd in order to it? And is it their unspeakable Satisfaction that they are so? And do we express our Love and Kindness to them, by repining at their Felicity? Shall their desired Repose,
Did they long to be with christ, and choose to be dissolved in order to it? And is it their unspeakable Satisfaction that they Are so? And do we express our Love and Kindness to them, by repining At their Felicity? Shall their desired Repose,
and Rest, and Happiness, be our Torment, Grief, and Sorrow? Would we, that contrary to their own wellgrounded Inclinations, they should continue longer here on Earth,
and Rest, and Happiness, be our Torment, Grief, and Sorrow? Would we, that contrary to their own wellgrounded Inclinations, they should continue longer Here on Earth,
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or return back again from Heaven, meerly to gratifie our fond Affections? Have they obtain'd a speedy Victory after a short Conflict? and receiv'd the Crown of Life,
or return back again from Heaven, merely to gratify our found Affections? Have they obtained a speedy Victory After a short Conflict? and received the Crown of Life,
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when others must labour twelve? And shall we mourn like utter Strangers to the Christian Faith and Hope? Would we delay the Glory of God in their Salvation,
when Others must labour twelve? And shall we mourn like utter Strangers to the Christian Faith and Hope? Would we Delay the Glory of God in their Salvation,
Are not you your selves hastning to the Grave, and hope e're long to be with Christ? And is it not a refreshing Thought, to consider, that your Treasure is there before you;
are not you your selves hastening to the Grave, and hope ever long to be with christ? And is it not a refreshing Thought, to Consider, that your Treasure is there before you;
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But our Assurance of the future Glory they possess with Christ, (which they themselves preferr'd to a longer abode on Earth,) should wipe our Eyes, and prevent Excess.
But our Assurance of the future Glory they possess with christ, (which they themselves preferred to a longer Abided on Earth,) should wipe our Eyes, and prevent Excess.
We mourn that they are gone, and desire their Company; but we know, they do not wish themselves back again for the sake of ours; no, they are gone to better Friends above, than those they have left below. And were it not for the weakness of our Faith and Hope, in reference to the Invisible World;
We mourn that they Are gone, and desire their Company; but we know, they do not wish themselves back again for the sake of ours; no, they Are gone to better Friends above, than those they have left below. And were it not for the weakness of our Faith and Hope, in Referente to the Invisible World;
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Therefore instead of an intemperate Mourning at their departure, let us imitate their Examples, and propound their holy Lives and Deaths as our Pattern and Encouragement.
Therefore instead of an intemperate Mourning At their departure, let us imitate their Examples, and propound their holy Lives and Death's as our Pattern and Encouragement.
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§. 2. And knowing the usual Flattery of Funeral Orations, I shall pass over the Advantages of her Birth, the Credit of her Family, the Sweetness of her Temper, (the best Soyl for the Fruits of the Spirit;) and the many other natural and acquired Accomplishments, which rendred her Amiable to all that knew her;
§. 2. And knowing the usual Flattery of Funeral Orations, I shall pass over the Advantages of her Birth, the Credit of her Family, the Sweetness of her Temper, (the best Soil for the Fruits of the Spirit;) and the many other natural and acquired Accomplishments, which rendered her Amiable to all that knew her;
And therein shall deliver nothing, but either upon my own knowledge, or from the particular Account I have received from her nearest Relations, and those Reverend Ministers, who assisted with their Prayers, and Counsel during her Sickness.
And therein shall deliver nothing, but either upon my own knowledge, or from the particular Account I have received from her nearest Relations, and those Reverend Ministers, who assisted with their Prayers, and Counsel during her Sickness.
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we have great reason to believe that she had chosen the Favour of God as her Felicity and End, almost as soon as she was capable of making a deliverate choice.
we have great reason to believe that she had chosen the Favour of God as her Felicity and End, almost as soon as she was capable of making a deliverate choice.
§. 4. And a Life of Seventeen years, (whereof so great a part is lost by Infancy and Childhood) is certainly very short for the growth and ripening of such fruits of the Spirit as she discover'd.
§. 4. And a Life of Seventeen Years, (whereof so great a part is lost by Infancy and Childhood) is Certainly very short for the growth and ripening of such fruits of the Spirit as she discovered.
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and serious preparation for it deferr'd to a reputed more Convenient Season. §. 5. But before that Age, her diligent and delightful reading of the Holy Scripture,
and serious preparation for it deferred to a reputed more Convenient Season. §. 5. But before that Age, her diligent and delightful reading of the Holy Scripture,
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Making this Bread of Life her daily food, and tasting such sweetness, and reaping such benefit by it, that even at midnight, while others slept, she would often spend several hours in reading the Bible:
Making this Bred of Life her daily food, and tasting such sweetness, and reaping such benefit by it, that even At midnight, while Others slept, she would often spend several hours in reading the bible:
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and in all respects so to demean her self, as if she had receiv'd some secret Revelation from God, that her Time would be but short, and her change was near.
and in all respects so to demean her self, as if she had received Some secret Revelation from God, that her Time would be but short, and her change was near.
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§. 10. Her Victory over this World was likewise evident by the particular charge she gave to those about her, to let some young Gentlewomen of her Acquaintance know from her,
§. 10. Her Victory over this World was likewise evident by the particular charge she gave to those about her, to let Some young Gentlewomen of her Acquaintance know from her,
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§. 12. As an instance of her joyful Hope of Glory in the presence of Christ after death, she made those who attended in her Sickness, frequently to read over the 1 Thes. 4. chap. in the close whereof, the glorious Appearance of Christ to Judgment is set forth;
§. 12. As an instance of her joyful Hope of Glory in the presence of christ After death, she made those who attended in her Sickness, frequently to read over the 1 Thebes 4. chap. in the close whereof, the glorious Appearance of christ to Judgement is Set forth;
and the Happiness of the Saints describ'd, by being ever with the Lord, with this addition, Wherefore comfort one another with these words. ver. 17, 18. §. 13. With the free use of her Reason, to the very last, God was pleas'd to give her the great Blessing of a Tender Conscience;
and the Happiness of the Saints described, by being ever with the Lord, with this addition, Wherefore Comfort one Another with these words. ver. 17, 18. §. 13. With the free use of her Reason, to the very last, God was pleased to give her the great Blessing of a Tender Conscience;
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and therefore she did not slightly overlook even little Failings without a penitent observation: and some of them such as no man in a judgment of Charity would reckon sinfull.
and Therefore she did not slightly overlook even little Failings without a penitent observation: and Some of them such as no man in a judgement of Charity would reckon sinful.
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Every thing that look'd like undutifulness to her Mother, she heartily begg'd her Pardon for; though nothing considerable of that kind can be remembred, to make her need forgiveness:
Every thing that looked like undutifulness to her Mother, she heartily begged her Pardon for; though nothing considerable of that kind can be remembered, to make her need forgiveness:
thankfully owning the strictness of her Education, the seasonable Reproofs of a discreet Parent, and even the abridgment of that Liberty which other young persons take, (very often to their prejudice and ruine) as a singular advantage and favour from Heaven.
thankfully owning the strictness of her Education, the seasonable Reproofs of a discreet Parent, and even the abridgment of that Liberty which other young Persons take, (very often to their prejudice and ruin) as a singular advantage and favour from Heaven.
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§. 14. In some part of her Sickness, she had some humble becoming doubts and fears of her own state; but having imparted them to a Reverend Person well acquainted in the Family,
§. 14. In Some part of her Sickness, she had Some humble becoming doubts and fears of her own state; but having imparted them to a Reverend Person well acquainted in the Family,
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though red like Crimson, they should be as Wooll. Isa. 1.18. §. 15. Moreover, she did thankfully acknowledge the Mercies of God to her, in the former part of her Life:
though read like Crimson, they should be as Wool. Isaiah 1.18. §. 15. Moreover, she did thankfully acknowledge the mercies of God to her, in the former part of her Life:
an humble submission to Gods disposal; and a prepared heart to acquiesce in his appointment. And so in one sence she was full of dayes, though she dyed very young:
an humble submission to God's disposal; and a prepared heart to acquiesce in his appointment. And so in one sense she was full of days, though she died very young:
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§. 17. Within a few hours before her dissolution, (of the approach whereof she was more apprehensive than those about her) she was very desirous that a worthy Minister whom she named, might immediately be sent for, Mr. S. F. to commend her Soul to God:
§. 17. Within a few hours before her dissolution, (of the approach whereof she was more apprehensive than those about her) she was very desirous that a worthy Minister whom she nam, might immediately be sent for, Mr. S. F. to commend her Soul to God:
Only requested him not to leave the house that night, as knowing, that his Company and Counsel might administer to the support of her Affectionate Mother, and other Relations, whom she should leave in sorrow,
Only requested him not to leave the house that night, as knowing, that his Company and Counsel might administer to the support of her Affectionate Mother, and other Relations, whom she should leave in sorrow,
§. 18. After which she composed her self to rest, and refused every thing that was offer'd her to take, making Signs with her hands of her unwillingness to be disturbed.
§. 18. After which she composed her self to rest, and refused every thing that was offered her to take, making Signs with her hands of her unwillingness to be disturbed.
§. 20. Would to God, that the Account here given, might effectually convince us, of the great difference between the Death of the Holy and the Ʋnholy, of the Righteous and the Sinner!
§. 20. Would to God, that the Account Here given, might effectually convince us, of the great difference between the Death of the Holy and the Ʋnholy, of the Righteous and the Sinner!
Might convince us of the great Blessing of holy Parents, and a good Education; and encourage Parents to be diligent and faithfal, to be serious, prudent,
Might convince us of the great Blessing of holy Parents, and a good Education; and encourage Parents to be diligent and faithfal, to be serious, prudent,
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And Oh that it might Convince us likewise of the Vanity of Youth, the shortness of our Lives, the uncertainty of our Time, the nearness of our Change, the necessity, reasonableness,
And O that it might Convince us likewise of the Vanity of Youth, the shortness of our Lives, the uncertainty of our Time, the nearness of our Change, the necessity, reasonableness,
That following their Example, who by Faith and Patience are gone to inherit the Promises, We may at length meet those Precious Souls above, who are gone before us;
That following their Exampl, who by Faith and Patience Are gone to inherit the Promises, We may At length meet those Precious Souls above, who Are gone before us;
THE first hearing of these Words, which speak of Sickness and Death, may give some Indication of the sorrowful Occasion, that hath drawn more than usual Numbers unto this Place: From which it hath pleas'd the All-wise God to remove One, who was a principal Ornament of it;
THE First hearing of these Words, which speak of Sickness and Death, may give Some Indication of the sorrowful Occasion, that hath drawn more than usual Numbers unto this Place: From which it hath pleased the Alwise God to remove One, who was a principal Ornament of it;
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As we know that not only the Light of the Heavenly Bodies, is useful unto this lower World, their Eclipse, have their advantages too, which are therefore thought worthy of peculiar Observation.
As we know that not only the Light of the Heavenly Bodies, is useful unto this lower World, their Eclipse, have their advantages too, which Are Therefore Thought worthy of peculiar Observation.
It hath been a received Opinion, that the Eclipses of the Sun and Moon have an Instructive signification, by which the Inhabitants of the Earth are warn'd and admonish'd.
It hath been a received Opinion, that the Eclipses of the Sun and Moon have an Instructive signification, by which the Inhabitants of the Earth Are warned and admonished.
The Truth of that Opinion hath been question'd, but 'tis certain that the Death of a Christian, who did shine as a Light in the World, hath an Instructive Language,
The Truth of that Opinion hath been questioned, but it's certain that the Death of a Christian, who did shine as a Light in the World, hath an Instructive Language,
there is something of far greater importance to employ our minds, on such sad occasions, and that is, to receive the Spiritual Instruction that is then presented unto us.
there is something of Far greater importance to employ our minds, on such sad occasions, and that is, to receive the Spiritual Instruction that is then presented unto us.
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or Moon darkned, and variously express'd their fears of losing those Luminaries, but made no useful enquiries into the Causes and Nature of those Phaenomena. And 'tis very reproachful unto professing Christians,
or Moon darkened, and variously expressed their fears of losing those Luminaries, but made no useful Enquiries into the Causes and Nature of those Phaenomena. And it's very reproachful unto professing Christians,
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Our deportment on such occasions, should correspond with our Christian Hope, which assures us, that they who are fallen asleep in Christ are not lost, (which in the Apostles Judgment is a self-evident absurdity, 1 Cor. 15.18.) A deceased Christian is not only more safe,
Our deportment on such occasions, should correspond with our Christian Hope, which assures us, that they who Are fallen asleep in christ Are not lost, (which in the Apostles Judgement is a self-evident absurdity, 1 Cor. 15.18.) A deceased Christian is not only more safe,
which yet on other accounts are just and reasonable, but they must not hinder our serious enquiries into the Nature and Uses of such a Sorrowful object.
which yet on other accounts Are just and reasonable, but they must not hinder our serious Enquiries into the Nature and Uses of such a Sorrowful Object.
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When therefore we have lost a living Example in the Deceased Mrs. Shower, we are oblig'd to make such enquiries, with relation unto her Death, that we may get some considerable and lasting advantage from it;
When Therefore we have lost a living Exampl in the Deceased Mrs. Shower, we Are obliged to make such Enquiries, with Relation unto her Death, that we may get Some considerable and lasting advantage from it;
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and in order unto this, I have thought these words of the Redeemer, spoken upon a like occasion, would afford seasonable Meditations, that may assist us to improve the late sorrowful Providence.
and in order unto this, I have Thought these words of the Redeemer, spoken upon a like occasion, would afford seasonable Meditations, that may assist us to improve the late sorrowful Providence.
and (tis probable) they thought, that nothing but the distance of place could hinder Christ from relieving their Brothers Case, which therefore they take care to acquaint him with,
and (this probable) they Thought, that nothing but the distance of place could hinder christ from relieving their Brother's Case, which Therefore they take care to acquaint him with,
and send this sorrowful Message unto the Redeemer, Lord, behold he whom thou lovest is sick, ver. 3. They choose indeed the fittest Argument to plead on this occasion with Christ,
and send this sorrowful Message unto the Redeemer, Lord, behold he whom thou Lovest is sick, ver. 3. They choose indeed the Fittest Argument to plead on this occasion with christ,
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They knew, that such Considerations (tho very forcible among men) could have but little weight upon him, who cannot be made a Debtor by all the Kindness and Service that any can express toward him.
They knew, that such Considerations (though very forcible among men) could have but little weight upon him, who cannot be made a Debtor by all the Kindness and Service that any can express towards him.
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No, they rightly conclude, that the Redeemers Love is free, and without any Obligation, and must be the only Original of all that Relief, which he at any time bestows.
No, they rightly conclude, that the Redeemer's Love is free, and without any Obligation, and must be the only Original of all that Relief, which he At any time bestows.
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No question they had often seen and heard the Redeemer expressing a peculiar kindness unto their Brother, whose sickness and danger made him now a Spectacle of Pity:
No question they had often seen and herd the Redeemer expressing a peculiar kindness unto their Brother, whose sickness and danger made him now a Spectacle of Pity:
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And they knew not how to reconcile these two together, and therefore were inclin'd to hope, that his love unto their Brother (as soon as he had an account of his danger) would induce him to make the greatest haste to visit,
And they knew not how to reconcile these two together, and Therefore were inclined to hope, that his love unto their Brother (as soon as he had an account of his danger) would induce him to make the greatest haste to visit,
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and heal him, (both which he had done unto others who were strangers.) But he intended to do neither, he determin'd to delay his visit unto Lazarus, until he had been four days dead:
and heal him, (both which he had done unto Others who were Strangers.) But he intended to do neither, he determined to Delay his visit unto Lazarus, until he had been four days dead:
But tho he would not heal and recover sick Lazarus, he sends a most excellent Remedy unto his Sisters, to cure their mistakes, to ease and heal their minds, which was the intention of this Reply unto their Importunate Message.
But though he would not heal and recover sick Lazarus, he sends a most excellent Remedy unto his Sisters, to cure their mistakes, to ease and heal their minds, which was the intention of this Reply unto their Importunate Message.
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This sickness is not unto Death, but for the Glory of God, &c. In which we are called to consider, 1. The Manner. 2. The Design. 3. The Import of this Answer.
This sickness is not unto Death, but for the Glory of God, etc. In which we Are called to Consider, 1. The Manner. 2. The Design. 3. The Import of this Answer.
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For the Event did (at least) seem to contradict the literal meaning of this Declaration, which expresly denies that the sickness of Lazarus was unto Death, and yet Laxarus dyeth:
For the Event did (At least) seem to contradict the literal meaning of this Declaration, which expressly Denies that the sickness of Lazarus was unto Death, and yet Laxarus Dies:
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Indeed notwithstanding this obscurity, there was a most certain Truth in this part of the Answer, which speaks of such a Death, as truly answers that Character, viz. Such a Privation of Life,
Indeed notwithstanding this obscurity, there was a most certain Truth in this part of the Answer, which speaks of such a Death, as truly answers that Character, viz. Such a Privation of Life,
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and that they go the way whence they shall not return: Job 8.10. c. 16.22. As also, That they see corruption, Acts 13.36. The Body quite losing that Organization, that makes it a fit Habitation for a humane Soul:
and that they go the Way whence they shall not return: Job 8.10. c. 16.22. As also, That they see corruption, Acts 13.36. The Body quite losing that Organization, that makes it a fit Habitation for a humane Soul:
This is the primary and proper notion of Death, and under which the Spirit of God speaks of it: (See Rom. 5.12, 14. 1 Cor. 15.21, 26, 54, 56. Not to mention several other places.) Unto such a Death the sickness of Lazarus was not;
This is the primary and proper notion of Death, and under which the Spirit of God speaks of it: (See Rom. 5.12, 14. 1 Cor. 15.21, 26, 54, 56. Not to mention several other places.) Unto such a Death the sickness of Lazarus was not;
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his Death was not a final Period, but only a short interruption or cessation of Life, which (like some Rivers which run under ground for a space) only for a while disappear'd,
his Death was not a final Period, but only a short interruption or cessation of Life, which (like Some rivers which run under ground for a Molle) only for a while disappeared,
as we read v. 13. Many other instances of this kind might be produc'd, as that which this Evangelist relateth Ch. 16.16, 17, 18. And as the Language,
as we read v. 13. Many other instances of this kind might be produced, as that which this Evangelist relateth Christ 16.16, 17, 18. And as the Language,
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and are tempted to conclude, that their Lord hath quite forsaken, and cast 'em off, when he retains the kindest and most gracious purposes toward ' em.
and Are tempted to conclude, that their Lord hath quite forsaken, and cast they off, when he retains the Kindest and most gracious Purposes towards ' em.
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Thus was Abraham try'd, and so are the Children of Abraham; as indeed this conduct of God is admirably suited unto the state of Probation in which we now are.
Thus was Abraham tried, and so Are the Children of Abraham; as indeed this conduct of God is admirably suited unto the state of Probation in which we now Are.
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All that darkness and perplexity which at any time we are brought into, are design'd by God, to try and discover the sincerity and constancy of our obedience.
All that darkness and perplexity which At any time we Are brought into, Are designed by God, to try and discover the sincerity and constancy of our Obedience.
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The Design of this Answer made by Christ, which was to afford present Support unto the dejected Sisters of Lazarus. He whose Eye discerns the most hidden and distant Objects, knows how their tender Hearts were disquieted;
The Design of this Answer made by christ, which was to afford present Support unto the dejected Sisters of Lazarus. He whose Eye discerns the most hidden and distant Objects, knows how their tender Hearts were disquieted;
and must perish without it? Is this Kindness, to neglect a distressed Friend, till Life and all be gone? Such disquieting Thoughts would begin to rush into, and disorder their Minds:
and must perish without it? Is this Kindness, to neglect a distressed Friend, till Life and all be gone? Such disquieting Thoughts would begin to rush into, and disorder their Minds:
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This Sickness is not unto Death, but for the Glory of God, &c. q. d. Though the Danger and Progress of this Sickness, joyn'd with my seeming Neglect of their Brother, will be an Occasion of Trouble unto them;
This Sickness is not unto Death, but for the Glory of God, etc. q. worser. Though the Danger and Progress of this Sickness, joined with my seeming Neglect of their Brother, will be an Occasion of Trouble unto them;
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This was his Carriage toward his Apostles in general, and more particularly toward the Apostle Paul, who when he besought the Lord thrice that the Messenger of Satan might depart from him;
This was his Carriage towards his Apostles in general, and more particularly towards the Apostle Paul, who when he besought the Lord thrice that the Messenger of Satan might depart from him;
yet this most supporting Answer was given to him, My grace is sufficient for thee, 2 Cor. 12.9. Sometimes the Carriage of Christ bears an Aspect of Unkindness and Neglect;
yet this most supporting Answer was given to him, My grace is sufficient for thee, 2 Cor. 12.9. Sometime the Carriage of christ bears an Aspect of Unkindness and Neglect;
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'Tis worthy our notice, what care the Spirit of God hath taken to remove the Suspition of Unkindness in the Redeemer, toward his Friend Lazarus, whom he refus'd to Visit and Recover,
It's worthy our notice, what care the Spirit of God hath taken to remove the Suspicion of Unkindness in the Redeemer, towards his Friend Lazarus, whom he refused to Visit and Recover,
for in the Verse which immediately follows this Answer of Christ, the Evangelist adds this cautioning Remark, Now Jesus loved Martha, and her Sister, and Lazarus.
for in the Verse which immediately follows this Answer of christ, the Evangelist adds this cautioning Remark, Now jesus loved Martha, and her Sister, and Lazarus.
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or want of Affection (tho' there was appearance of them.) No, he bore the same Love unto a sick and dying Lazarus, as if he had wrought a Miracle to prevent his Sickness and Death.
or want of Affection (though there was appearance of them.) No, he boar the same Love unto a sick and dying Lazarus, as if he had wrought a Miracle to prevent his Sickness and Death.
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And Principal Observable in the Text, The Import and Sence of this Answer: And if it be remembred that the Sickness of Lazarus was Mortal, there will be found these two General Propositions contain'd in it.
And Principal Observable in the Text, The Import and Sense of this Answer: And if it be remembered that the Sickness of Lazarus was Mortal, there will be found these two General Propositions contained in it.
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'Tis granted, that there were singular Circumstances that attended the Sickness and Death of Lazarus, and a most glorious Miracle was wrought in raising him from the Dead:
It's granted, that there were singular circumstances that attended the Sickness and Death of Lazarus, and a most glorious Miracle was wrought in raising him from the Dead:
In which 'tis manifest (as has been observ'd) our Lord design'd to quiet and ease the troubled Minds of Lazarus 's Sisters, who had now a sorrowful Prospect of losing a beloved Brother.
In which it's manifest (as has been observed) our Lord designed to quiet and ease the troubled Minds of Lazarus is Sisters, who had now a sorrowful Prospect of losing a Beloved Brother.
And in order to this, he thought it enough (without mentioning his miraculous Raising from the Dead) only to inform them, That the threatning Sickness of their Brother was for the glory of God,
And in order to this, he Thought it enough (without mentioning his miraculous Raising from the Dead) only to inform them, That the threatening Sickness of their Brother was for the glory of God,
This one Consideration, when it sinds due Entertainment in, and hath a right Operation upon a believing Soul, is able to still all the disquieting Motions that Sorrow and Fear have raised there.
This one Consideration, when it sinds due Entertainment in, and hath a right Operation upon a believing Soul, is able to still all the disquieting Motions that Sorrow and fear have raised there.
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I have not design'd a distinct handling of these Two Propositions; 'twill be as useful to joyn both together in a plain and instructive Method: And therefore shall,
I have not designed a distinct handling of these Two Propositions; it'll be as useful to join both together in a plain and instructive Method: And Therefore shall,
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whence 'tis that it makes so very strong an Impression upon Intelligent Creatures, and the desire of it, hath so universal an Influence. More particularly,
whence it's that it makes so very strong an Impression upon Intelligent Creatures, and the desire of it, hath so universal an Influence. More particularly,
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and inexhaustible Goodness do shine forth, and are set in a just Light, then the Glory of God appears in open view, Numb. 14.21. God sweareth that all the Earth should be filled with the Glory of the Lord;
and inexhaustible goodness do shine forth, and Are Set in a just Light, then the Glory of God appears in open view, Numb. 14.21. God Sweareth that all the Earth should be filled with the Glory of the Lord;
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because he intended to display his Justice and Holiness, in punishing and consuming the murmuring Israelites. Thus 'tis said, Psal. 102.16. When the Lord buildeth up Zion, he shall appear in his Glory, because that Work would manifest the Power and Veracity of God.
Because he intended to display his justice and Holiness, in punishing and consuming the murmuring Israelites. Thus it's said, Psalm 102.16. When the Lord builds up Zion, he shall appear in his Glory, Because that Work would manifest the Power and Veracity of God.
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when he wrought his first Miracle at Cana, he is said to have manifested forth his Glory, Joh. 2.11. All the Evidences which bear Witness unto his Priestly, or Regal, or Teaching Offices, do glorisie the Redeemer, 2 Pet. 1.17. 3. It must be remembred, that the Glory of the Deity, is distinct from that of the Redeemer; yet they are never separated from, much less opposed unto each other.
when he wrought his First Miracle At Cana, he is said to have manifested forth his Glory, John 2.11. All the Evidences which bear Witness unto his Priestly, or Regal, or Teaching Offices, do glorisie the Redeemer, 2 Pet. 1.17. 3. It must be remembered, that the Glory of the Deity, is distinct from that of the Redeemer; yet they Are never separated from, much less opposed unto each other.
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When Herod accepted an undue Honour from a flattering Crowd; this took away the Honour that was due unto God, Acts 12.23. but the Honour that is given unto Christ, doth bring Glory unto God, Joh. 17.1. These two are so inseparably joyn'd together, that they can never be put asunder. Let us now enquire,
When Herod accepted an undue Honour from a flattering Crowd; this took away the Honour that was due unto God, Acts 12.23. but the Honour that is given unto christ, does bring Glory unto God, John 17.1. These two Are so inseparably joined together, that they can never be put asunder. Let us now inquire,
While our Eye is sixt only upon the dark side (or Supersicies) of this Object, we shall be tempted to put such a Question as once Nathanael did concerning Nazareth, Joh 1.46.
While our Eye is sixt only upon the dark side (or Superficies) of this Object, we shall be tempted to put such a Question as once Nathanael did Concerning Nazareth, John 1.46.
Can any good thing come from such Evil? Can so barren a Soil produce such precious Fruit as the Glory of God? Can this dark and dismal Cloud send forth such a refreshing Light? At the first view it seems dishonourable unto God,
Can any good thing come from such Evil? Can so barren a Soil produce such precious Fruit as the Glory of God? Can this dark and dismal Cloud send forth such a refreshing Light? At the First view it seems dishonourable unto God,
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when these Bodies, which are his Temples, are demolish'd and laid in the Dust: This, I say, seems a disparagement unto him who rais'd and dwelt in ' em.
when these Bodies, which Are his Temples, Are demolished and laid in the Dust: This, I say, seems a disparagement unto him who raised and dwelled in ' em.
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But notwithstanding these Objections of Sense, 'tis undeniably true, that the Sickness and Dissolution of Christians, do really contribute unto the Glory of God and Christ:
But notwithstanding these Objections of Sense, it's undeniably true, that the Sickness and Dissolution of Christians, do really contribute unto the Glory of God and christ:
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1. The Divine Veracity or Truth is glorified by executing the Primitive Sentence, which hath been given against all the Posterity of fallen Adam, Gen. 3.19. Dust thou art, and unto Dust thou shalt return.
1. The Divine Veracity or Truth is glorified by executing the Primitive Sentence, which hath been given against all the Posterity of fallen Adam, Gen. 3.19. Dust thou art, and unto Dust thou shalt return.
A peculiar Glory redounds unto God, when these Declarations which signifie his Councel and Purpose are punctually accomplisht. (As on the contrary, nothing is more dishonourable in its own Nature than Falshood, which is counted,
A peculiar Glory redounds unto God, when these Declarations which signify his Council and Purpose Are punctually accomplished. (As on the contrary, nothing is more dishonourable in its own Nature than Falsehood, which is counted,
even by Lyars themselves, an intolerable Reproach.) Compare Num. 14. ver. 21. with ver. 35. The Death of every Christian doth seal unto the Truth of God.
even by Liars themselves, an intolerable Reproach.) Compare Num. 14. ver. 21. with for. 35. The Death of every Christian does seal unto the Truth of God.
2. The Divine Holiness, and hatred of Sin, are honour'd by the Sickness and Death of those Christians who have provok'd the Anger of God, though they die in Peace.
2. The Divine Holiness, and hatred of since, Are honoured by the Sickness and Death of those Christians who have provoked the Anger of God, though they die in Peace.
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some of whom were cut off by Death, though not Condemned with the World, 1 Cor. 11.30, 32. Concerning Moses, we read, that by his unadvised Language he offended God:
Some of whom were Cut off by Death, though not Condemned with the World, 1 Cor. 11.30, 32. Concerning Moses, we read, that by his unadvised Language he offended God:
At one time he complain'd of his Service and Burthen, and desired rather to die, than bear it any longer, Num. 11.14, 15. At another time he spoke with indecent Passion unto the Israeltes; and then God pronounc'd the Arrest which you read, Num. 20.12.
At one time he complained of his Service and Burden, and desired rather to die, than bear it any longer, Num. 11.14, 15. At Another time he spoke with indecent Passion unto the Israeltes; and then God pronounced the Arrest which you read, Num. 20.12.
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because it manifested his Holiness, which could not behold the desiling Blemishes that were in Moses, who was one of the most eminent Favourites of God.
Because it manifested his Holiness, which could not behold the desiling Blemishes that were in Moses, who was one of the most eminent Favourites of God.
'Twas a resigning Obedience that rendred the Death of Christ a Sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour unto God, who was in a most eminent manner glorified by it:
'Twas a resigning obedience that rendered the Death of christ a Sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour unto God, who was in a most eminent manner glorified by it:
Though a Dying Christian cannot offer an Attoning Sacrifice, yet he is a kind of Holocaust, when his Death is perfum'd with a chosen Submission unto the disposing Will of God.
Though a Dying Christian cannot offer an Atoning Sacrifice, yet he is a kind of Holocaust, when his Death is perfumed with a chosen Submission unto the disposing Will of God.
On this Account the Death of the Saints, (or as the Hebrew word imports) the Favourites, is precious in the sight of the Lord, Psal. 116.15. 4. The Powerful Grace of Christ is honour'd by the inward support and refreshment which sick and dying Christians receive from him;
On this Account the Death of the Saints, (or as the Hebrew word imports) the Favourites, is precious in the sighed of the Lord, Psalm 116.15. 4. The Powerful Grace of christ is honoured by the inward support and refreshment which sick and dying Christians receive from him;
this magnifieth the powerful Grace of God, who giveth power to the Faint; and to them that have no Might, encreaseth Strength, Isa. 40.29. A Principle of Natural Courage will afford some Support;
this magnifieth the powerful Grace of God, who gives power to the Faint; and to them that have no Might, increases Strength, Isaiah 40.29. A Principle of Natural Courage will afford Some Support;
but 'tis Divine Grace alone which can enable a Christian to triumph over the Pain and Danger of a Mortal Sickness, 2 Cor. 5.6. 5. Especially God and Christ are glorified in the Victory which a Christian gains over Death:
but it's Divine Grace alone which can enable a Christian to triumph over the Pain and Danger of a Mortal Sickness, 2 Cor. 5.6. 5. Especially God and christ Are glorified in the Victory which a Christian gains over Death:
An Alexander, who could Encounter the vast Armies of Asian Monarchs, who had despised the Terrour of Battels, in his last Sickness was so afraid of Death, that his Court was sill'd with Diviners and Victims,
an Alexander, who could Encounter the vast Armies of Asian Monarchs, who had despised the Terror of Battles, in his last Sickness was so afraid of Death, that his Court was silled with Diviners and Victims,
When therefore a Christian, though of the tender, fearful Sex, is raised above the Fear of Death, is confident, and willing rather to be absent from the Body,
When Therefore a Christian, though of the tender, fearful Sex, is raised above the fear of Death, is confident, and willing rather to be absent from the Body,
This doth highly Honour the Grace and Power of the Redeemer, through whom alone it is that a Christian is more than a Conqueror, Rom. 8.36, 37. 6. The Redeemer is glorified in that Blessedness which he immediately confers upon the Souls of his deceased Friends.
This does highly Honour the Grace and Power of the Redeemer, through whom alone it is that a Christian is more than a Conqueror, Rom. 8.36, 37. 6. The Redeemer is glorified in that Blessedness which he immediately confers upon the Souls of his deceased Friends.
when one believing Soul is set free from the House of Bondage, and transplanted into the Heavenly Countrey? when a Soul that is Imprison'd and Fetter'd in a House of Clay, is received into the heavenly Habitations which the Redeemer hath prepared? Surely,
when one believing Soul is Set free from the House of Bondage, and transplanted into the Heavenly Country? when a Soul that is Imprisoned and Fettered in a House of Clay, is received into the heavenly Habitations which the Redeemer hath prepared? Surely,
those who were Witnesses and Spectators of a far more surprizing Change, could not be wanting in their Admiration and Praises of that God who Crowns with unfading Glory.
those who were Witnesses and Spectators of a Far more surprising Change, could not be wanting in their Admiration and Praises of that God who Crowns with unfading Glory.
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7. The Death of a Christian brings glory unto the Redeemer, as it is the Occasion of that astonishing Operation, which will raise the dissolved Body, and transform it into the likeness of his own most glorious Body.
7. The Death of a Christian brings glory unto the Redeemer, as it is the Occasion of that astonishing Operation, which will raise the dissolved Body, and transform it into the likeness of his own most glorious Body.
What then must be the Raising of a Corrupted Body unto a blessed Immortality? By which the Children of the Resurrection are made like the Angels of God:
What then must be the Raising of a Corrupted Body unto a blessed Immortality? By which the Children of the Resurrection Are made like the Angels of God:
This is one glorious Character of the blessed God, That he comforteth those who are cast down, 2 Cor. 7.6. Did not his Hand bind up the Wound, no other could do it;
This is one glorious Character of the blessed God, That he comforts those who Are cast down, 2 Cor. 7.6. Did not his Hand bind up the Wound, no other could do it;
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What the Apostle saith concerning his Bonds, was equally true concerning his Death: They were for the furtherance of the Gospel, Phil. 1. How many have owed their Conversion and Establishment unto the Counsels and Examples of dying Christians? The Histories of every Church abound with such Instances. I should now have shewed,
What the Apostle Says Concerning his Bonds, was equally true Concerning his Death: They were for the furtherance of the Gospel, Philip 1. How many have owed their Conversion and Establishment unto the Counsels and Examples of dying Christians? The Histories of every Church abound with such Instances. I should now have showed,
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and consequently, the advancing of that will sweeten all the Crosses that can oppress him. When Jeptha 's Victory over the Amonites had got him more than ordinary Honour;
and consequently, the advancing of that will sweeten all the Crosses that can oppress him. When Jephtha is Victory over the Ammonites had god him more than ordinary Honour;
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whether by Life or Death, Phil. 1.20. 2. A Christian knows that when God and Christ are glorified, then the grand Purpose and End of God are attained:
whither by Life or Death, Philip 1.20. 2. A Christian knows that when God and christ Are glorified, then the grand Purpose and End of God Are attained:
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He remembers that the Hallowing or Glorifying of God's Name stands in the very first place in that Exemplar Prayer which Christ hath left unto the Church;
He remembers that the Hallowing or Glorifying of God's Name Stands in the very First place in that Exemplar Prayer which christ hath left unto the Church;
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1. It will follow from hence, that the surprizing Death of the most holy and useful Persons, is no Objection against the Providence and Government of God.
1. It will follow from hence, that the surprising Death of the most holy and useful Persons, is no Objection against the Providence and Government of God.
yea, some of 'em proceeded to deny the Existence and Providence of a Deity, because some excellent and vertuous Persons were taken away by a surprizing Death.
yea, Some of they proceeded to deny the Existence and Providence of a Deity, Because Some excellent and virtuous Persons were taken away by a surprising Death.
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The Epicurean, who disputes against Providence, thought his Queries unanswerable, when he ask'd, Why (if there was a Providence) the two brave Scipio 's were Routed and Slain by the Carthaginians, with several such like Questions, which were more tolerable in the Gentiles who knew not God;
The Epicurean, who disputes against Providence, Thought his Queries unanswerable, when he asked, Why (if there was a Providence) the two brave Scipio is were Routed and Slave by the Carthaginians, with several such like Questions, which were more tolerable in the Gentiles who knew not God;
The cutting off the natural Branches, the casting away the Body of the Jewish Nation, at the first view appear'd dishonourable unto the Truth and Fidelity of God;
The cutting off the natural Branches, the casting away the Body of the Jewish nation, At the First view appeared dishonourable unto the Truth and Fidis of God;
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but the consideration of this event draws from the Apostle that admiring Exclamation, Rom. 11. v. 33. O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
but the consideration of this event draws from the Apostle that admiring Exclamation, Rom. 11. v. 33. Oh the depth of the riches both of the Wisdom and knowledge of God!
The Sisters of Lazarus might be apt to conclude that their Brothers Sickness and Death would be on various accounts dishonourable unto Christ: 1. As they seemed to import Unkindness,
The Sisters of Lazarus might be apt to conclude that their Brother's Sickness and Death would be on various accounts dishonourable unto christ: 1. As they seemed to import Unkindness,
How little advantage hath poor Lazarus got by his Acquaintance with, and service unto Christ, who if he had Power to Recover and prevent the Death of his Sick Friend, has been guilty of strange unkindness.
How little advantage hath poor Lazarus god by his Acquaintance with, and service unto christ, who if he had Power to Recover and prevent the Death of his Sick Friend, has been guilty of strange unkindness.
take heed therefore of leaning unto your own understanding, but whenever the ways of God have a perplexing obscurity in them, imitate the Practice of the Psalmist, Psal. 73.17. Go into the Sanctuary, and view them in Scripture light;
take heed Therefore of leaning unto your own understanding, but whenever the ways of God have a perplexing obscurity in them, imitate the Practice of the Psalmist, Psalm 73.17. Go into the Sanctuary, and view them in Scripture Light;
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The latter are wholly insensible unto the consideration us'd in the Text; the glory of God and Christ have no efficacy to quiet and support their minds;
The latter Are wholly insensible unto the consideration used in the Text; the glory of God and christ have no efficacy to quiet and support their minds;
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whereas it hath the greatest with a Christian, to whom nothing else need be represented: Our Saviour well understood to whom he made the Answer in the Text;
whereas it hath the greatest with a Christian, to whom nothing Else need be represented: Our Saviour well understood to whom he made the Answer in the Text;
Unto a Martha this would be a grateful and transporting spectacle, when a Judas had far rather see thirty pieces of Silver ▪ (than this glory of God.) Let us try our selves by this Rule;
Unto a Martha this would be a grateful and transporting spectacle, when a Judas had Far rather see thirty Pieces of Silver ▪ (than this glory of God.) Let us try our selves by this Rule;
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when therefore our Minds are quieted under dejecting Providences, without having recourse unto the support of the Text, 'tis a sad evidence that we are alienated from the Life of God:
when Therefore our Minds Are quieted under dejecting Providences, without having recourse unto the support of the Text, it's a sad evidence that we Are alienated from the Life of God:
If the consideration of his Glory cannot over-ballance the Pain and Loss that we are expos'd to, we are very unlike to our Redeemer, whose troubled Soul was composed with this Thought, that his Fathers Name would be glorified by his accurs'd Death, John 12.27, 28. 5. Let us whom this sorrowful occasion hath drawn together (and all who but hear of it) give diligence to correspond with the design that God hath in this severe Providence:
If the consideration of his Glory cannot overbalance the Pain and Loss that we Are exposed to, we Are very unlike to our Redeemer, whose troubled Soul was composed with this Thought, that his Father's Name would be glorified by his accursed Death, John 12.27, 28. 5. Let us whom this sorrowful occasion hath drawn together (and all who but hear of it) give diligence to correspond with the Design that God hath in this severe Providence:
'Tis related concerning Aaron, that when his two Sons were cut off, he held his peace, Lev. 10.2, 3. He made no Objections against that tremendous severity of God,
It's related Concerning Aaron, that when his two Sons were Cut off, he held his peace, Lev. 10.2, 3. He made no Objections against that tremendous severity of God,
2. Let us Honour and Imitate the Holy Example of the Deceas'd Friend of Christ, the worthy Mrs. Shower. None I hope will expect a large Historical account of her Life, or a Funeral Encomiastick;
2. Let us Honour and Imitate the Holy Exampl of the Deceased Friend of christ, the worthy Mrs. Shower. None I hope will expect a large Historical account of her Life, or a Funeral Encomiastic;
for all these are Praeda Mortis, a Prey unto Death and the Grave; which consideration ought to cure the undue Esteem of them, that many professing Christians discover;
for all these Are Praeda Mortis, a Prey unto Death and the Grave; which consideration ought to cure the undue Esteem of them, that many professing Christians discover;
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and perhaps, few places are more guilty of this Ʋnchristian Error, than this City, where it seems to be the chief Ambition of many, to out-vye others in every thing, rather than in real Holiness, which is the only Ornament that Death cannot spoil us of;
and perhaps, few places Are more guilty of this Ʋnchristian Error, than this city, where it seems to be the chief Ambition of many, to outvie Others in every thing, rather than in real Holiness, which is the only Ornament that Death cannot spoil us of;
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accordingly I shall only take notice of those Excellencies which do fit the dignifying Character of Lazarus unto her, One whom Jesus loved: (And however useful and honourable the Love of our Acquaintance and Fellow-creatures may be unto us,
accordingly I shall only take notice of those Excellencies which do fit the dignifying Character of Lazarus unto her, One whom jesus loved: (And however useful and honourable the Love of our Acquaintance and Fellow-creatures may be unto us,
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yet at last this Character of Sick and Dying Lazarus will be more valued, than any the most admir'd Titles of Honour.) To make good this Character, it will not be necessary to Describe her in her Personal and Relative Capacities;
yet At last this Character of Sick and Dying Lazarus will be more valued, than any the most admired Titles of Honour.) To make good this Character, it will not be necessary to Describe her in her Personal and Relative Capacities;
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1. The Holy Wisdom which did shine in her Conduct, and which she discover'd, both in leaving her Native Land, to enjoy the advantages of Living in a Religious Family (to which she was related,) and in the Choice that she made when she changed her Condition:
1. The Holy Wisdom which did shine in her Conduct, and which she discovered, both in leaving her Native Land, to enjoy the advantages of Living in a Religious Family (to which she was related,) and in the Choice that she made when she changed her Condition:
Neither the prejudices of the Age, or the Advantage of other offers, could hinder from accepting One, as the Partner of her Life, from whom she could expect the best assistance in the Service of God,
Neither the prejudices of the Age, or the Advantage of other offers, could hinder from accepting One, as the Partner of her Life, from whom she could expect the best assistance in the Service of God,
and have observ'd how Her Love unto the Solomn Assemblies, made Her overcome many difficulties, which are pleaded by others in excuse of their neglect;
and have observed how Her Love unto the Solomon Assemblies, made Her overcome many difficulties, which Are pleaded by Others in excuse of their neglect;
neither the Heat or Cold of the Season, nor the hazard to her Health, (especially when great with Child) could induce her to lose any Opportunity of waiting at the Gates of Wisdom;
neither the Heat or Cold of the Season, nor the hazard to her Health, (especially when great with Child) could induce her to loose any Opportunity of waiting At the Gates of Wisdom;
1. Concerning the Ʋncertainty of Life: when so bright and Vigorous a Flame is suddenly Extinguisht, who can entertain a just expectation of a long Life? What folly must it be to reckon upon many years,
1. Concerning the Ʋncertainty of Life: when so bright and Vigorous a Flame is suddenly Extinguished, who can entertain a just expectation of a long Life? What folly must it be to reckon upon many Years,
when our Lives are in so perpetual hazard? Let us number our days aright, and fix upon our Hearts that Conclusion which David made, 1 Chron. 29.18. Our days on the Earth are as a shadow, and there is no abiding;
when our Lives Are in so perpetual hazard? Let us number our days aright, and fix upon our Hearts that Conclusion which David made, 1 Chronicles 29.18. Our days on the Earth Are as a shadow, and there is no abiding;
say not as the negligent Jews once did concerning the Rebuilding of their Temple, The time is not come, Hag. 1.2. The approach of Death will make you of another mind, when you hear the sound of that Messengers Feet, who will bring you to Judgment;
say not as the negligent jews once did Concerning the Rebuilding of their Temple, The time is not come, Hag. 1.2. The approach of Death will make you of Another mind, when you hear the found of that Messengers Feet, who will bring you to Judgement;
And when a view of your Latter End has compos'd and awaken'd your Souls, then put the Question to your selves, which you find 2 Pet. 3.2. Seeing that all these things shall be Dissolved, (or are Dissolving,) what manner of Persons ought we to be, in all manner of Conversation and Godliness ▪ FINIS.
And when a view of your Latter End has composed and awakened your Souls, then put the Question to your selves, which you find 2 Pet. 3.2. Seeing that all these things shall be Dissolved, (or Are Dissolving,) what manner of Persons ought we to be, in all manner of Conversation and Godliness ▪ FINIS.
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Herberts Travels. l. 2. p. 238. For the time and manner of Mourning among the Jews, see Buxtorf. of Synag. Jud. c. 29. Steph. Menochio, Economia Christiana. l. 8. c. 2. Schickardi Jus Regium Hebr. c. 6. theor. 19. Joseph. Antiq. Jud. l. 4. c. 8. Dr. Lightfoot in Math. 19.23. & Joh. 11.19. 2d. Vol.
Herberts Travels. l. 2. p. 238. For the time and manner of Mourning among the jews, see Buxtorf. of Synagog. Jud. c. 29. Stephen Menochio, Economy Christian. l. 8. c. 2. Schickardi Jus Regium Hebrew c. 6. theor. 19. Joseph. Antique Jud. l. 4. c. 8. Dr. Lightfoot in Math. 19.23. & John 11.19. 2d. Vol.
NONLATINALPHABET, &c. Non comam laniabo; non vestes scindam; non carnes ungaibus lacerabo; non luctus excitabo; non luctùs socias accersam; non tenebras concluda••, ut ipse quoque aer mecum lugeat; non Consolatores expectabo; non Panem Lugubrem apponam. Greg. Nazianzen. 22 Orat. in Macchab. laudem.
, etc. Non Coman laniabo; non vestes scindam; non carnes ungaibus lacerabo; non Luctus excitabo; non luctùs socias accersam; non Darkness concluda••, ut ipse quoque aer mecum lugeat; non Consolers expectabo; non Bread Lugubrem apponam. Greg. Nazianzen. 22 Orat in Maccabees Laudem.
