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A Funeral Sermon, OF Long Life and Old Age. JOB V. 26. Thou shalt come to thy Grave in a full Age, like as a shock of Corn cometh in his Season.
A Funeral Sermon, OF Long Life and Old Age. JOB V. 26. Thou shalt come to thy Grave in a full Age, like as a shock of Corn comes in his Season.
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THO' Eliphaz was mistaken in the Application of his Discourse unto Job, whom he supposed to have been very wicked, because of his great Afflictions,
THOUGH Eliphaz was mistaken in the Application of his Discourse unto Job, whom he supposed to have been very wicked, Because of his great Afflictions,
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yet what he delivers in this Chapter of the Punishment of Evildoers, and of the Divine Favour to Good Men, is a most certain and undoubted Truth.
yet what he delivers in this Chapter of the Punishment of Evildoers, and of the Divine Favour to Good Men, is a most certain and undoubted Truth.
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He assures us it was that which he had well considered, and found it to be confirmed by Experience;
He assures us it was that which he had well considered, and found it to be confirmed by Experience;
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and therefore fit to be believ'd and remember'd, v. 27. Lo this, we have searched it, so it is, hear it;
and Therefore fit to be believed and remembered, v. 27. Lo this, we have searched it, so it is, hear it;
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and know thou it for thy good. and know thou it for thy good.
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Now what is it, that he thus ascertains the Truth of? But the Promise of God's Kindness and Favour to Good Men.
Now what is it, that he thus ascertains the Truth of? But the Promise of God's Kindness and Favour to Good Men.
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In the foregoing Verses he mentions several that have been fulfilled to the Person, and Family of our deceased Friend:
In the foregoing Verses he mentions several that have been fulfilled to the Person, and Family of our deceased Friend:
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As, To deliver and save them in Six and Seven Troubles, v. 19. To supply and defend them in a time of Danger:
As, To deliver and save them in Six and Seven Troubles, v. 19. To supply and defend them in a time of Danger:
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To protect them, though incompassed with Enemies, v. 20, 21. That wherever they go, they shall have a watchful Providence over them for Good:
To Pact them, though encompassed with Enemies, v. 20, 21. That wherever they go, they shall have a watchful Providence over them for Good:
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That in what part of the World soever they pitch their Tent, they shall find it in safety;
That in what part of the World soever they pitch their Tent, they shall find it in safety;
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their Tabernacle shall be in Peace, (they shall return to it, and visit it, it may be after some Years absence,) and shall not sin, v. 24. And then it follows, their Posterity shall be great and numerous;their Tabernacle shall be in Peace, (they shall return to it, and visit it, it may be After Some years absence,) and shall not sin, v. 24. And then it follows, their Posterity shall be great and numerous;
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their Offspring shall flourish as the Grass, and be considerable for their Number and Condition, v. 25. And then as the close of all, in the Text, that they shall be saved from a violent and untimely Death;
their Offspring shall flourish as the Grass, and be considerable for their Number and Condition, v. 25. And then as the close of all, in the Text, that they shall be saved from a violent and untimely Death;
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they shall be carried to their Graves in Peace, as Corn into the Barn, when 'tis fully ripe, and fit to be gathered.
they shall be carried to their Graves in Peace, as Corn into the Barn, when it's Fully ripe, and fit to be gathered.
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Thou shalt come to thy Grave in a full Age, as a shock of Corn cometh in his season. Thou shalt come to thy Grave in a full Age, as a shock of Corn comes in his season.
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The End of a Good Man's Life is here described, two ways. First, Properly, Thou shalt come to thy Grave in a full Age.
The End of a Good Man's Life is Here described, two ways. First, Properly, Thou shalt come to thy Grave in a full Age.
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Secondly, Metaphorically, like as a shock of Corn cometh in his season.
Secondly, Metaphorically, like as a shock of Corn comes in his season.
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It is plainly implyed and supposed, That the best Servants of God, however favour'd in this World, and who live the longest;
It is plainly employed and supposed, That the best Servants of God, however favoured in this World, and who live the longest;
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yet at length they must come to the Grave:
yet At length they must come to the Grave:
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However God may protect and prosper them for many Years on Earth, they are not to be Immortal here.
However God may Pact and prosper them for many years on Earth, they Are not to be Immortal Here.
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But as that is imply'd, so there is also asserted and promised, that the manner and Season of their Death shall be kind and gracious; they shall dye in Peace;
But as that is implied, so there is also asserted and promised, that the manner and Season of their Death shall be kind and gracious; they shall die in Peace;
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they shall have a Grave and Burial:
they shall have a Grave and Burial:
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and this after a long Life, in a full Age, when fitted for the other World,
and this After a long Life, in a full Age, when fitted for the other World,
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as a shock of Corn fully ripe is fit for the Barn. Accordingly we may observe these Four Particulars from this Passage. I.
as a shock of Corn Fully ripe is fit for the Barn. Accordingly we may observe these Four Particulars from this Passage. I.
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That the best Servants of God, who have lived in his Favour for many Years, must come to the Grave at last.
That the best Servants of God, who have lived in his Favour for many years, must come to the Grave At last.
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II. That it is a Mercy to a Good Man to dye in Peace, so as to have a Grave and Burial. III. That to live to old Age, to come to the Grave in a full Age, is a promised Blessing.
II That it is a Mercy to a Good Man to die in Peace, so as to have a Grave and Burial. III. That to live to old Age, to come to the Grave in a full Age, is a promised Blessing.
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Since the ordinary Age of Man is set to Threescore and Ten, the Excellent Person deceased, (who dyed at Threescore and Twelve) may well be accounted to come to her Grave in a full Age;
Since the ordinary Age of Man is Set to Threescore and Ten, the Excellent Person deceased, (who died At Threescore and Twelve) may well be accounted to come to her Grave in a full Age;
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especially if we apply the Similitude of the Text, like a shock of Corn ripe for the Harvest;
especially if we apply the Similitude of the Text, like a shock of Corn ripe for the Harvest;
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and understand it of one fitted by the Grace of God for the blessed World: Which will afford a Fourth Particular; viz.
and understand it of one fitted by the Grace of God for the blessed World: Which will afford a Fourth Particular; viz.
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IV. That Old Age with the Grace of God, and serious Religion to ripen and fit the Soul for the Heavenly State, is a singular Honour and Favour of God.
IV. That Old Age with the Grace of God, and serious Religion to ripen and fit the Soul for the Heavenly State, is a singular Honour and Favour of God.
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This last I principally design to discourse of; and more briefly of the former. I.
This last I principally Design to discourse of; and more briefly of the former. I.
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That the best Servants of God, however favour'd and prosperous for many Years in this World, must at last come to the Grave.
That the best Servants of God, however favoured and prosperous for many years in this World, must At last come to the Grave.
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This is one of those Things we need not prove; but it would be of great Advantage to consider it.
This is one of those Things we need not prove; but it would be of great Advantage to Consider it.
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Dye we must, as Men, whose Souls dwell in such Earthly Tabernacles, it is unavoidable:Die we must, as Men, whose Souls dwell in such Earthly Tabernacles, it is unavoidable:
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And as Sinners, we are under a Sentence of Death, by a Divine Constitution and Appointment.
And as Sinners, we Are under a Sentence of Death, by a Divine Constitution and Appointment.
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Which is a Kindness unto Good Men;
Which is a Kindness unto Good Men;
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who cannot else have their promised Rest and Crown, by the full Accomplishment of their Desires and Hopes.
who cannot Else have their promised Rest and Crown, by the full Accomplishment of their Desires and Hope's.
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They can't be perfectly freed from Evil, nor partakers of compleat Felicity, without Dying.
They can't be perfectly freed from Evil, nor partakers of complete Felicity, without Dying.
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The Capacity of our Nature, the Improvements we may attain to, and the admirable means which God hath appointed to fit us for a nobler Life, may easily convince us that he hath prepared another State, and Life, and World;
The Capacity of our Nature, the Improvements we may attain to, and the admirable means which God hath appointed to fit us for a Nobler Life, may Easily convince us that he hath prepared Another State, and Life, and World;
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which it is now our Business to provide for.
which it is now our Business to provide for.
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It were well if the best Christians would consider it more, to make them diligent to improve this Life, wisely to imploy their Talents,
It were well if the best Christians would Consider it more, to make them diligent to improve this Life, wisely to employ their Talents,
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and carefully to do all the Good they can, before the Night comes. And it were well if others would consider it, who are related to them;
and carefully to do all the Good they can, before the Night comes. And it were well if Others would Consider it, who Are related to them;
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who have Opportunity to converse with them; and are capable of receiving Good by them;
who have Opportunity to converse with them; and Are capable of receiving Good by them;
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if they would consider, that such Useful Excellent Persons are not to stay always with us.
if they would Consider, that such Useful Excellent Persons Are not to stay always with us.
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If you that are Younger should have many Years longer to stay; your most valuable Friends, who are advanc'd in Age, must shortly be gone.
If you that Are Younger should have many years longer to stay; your most valuable Friends, who Are advanced in Age, must shortly be gone.
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And let All seriously count upon it, that 'tis but a little while and every one of us shall be call'd away.
And let All seriously count upon it, that it's but a little while and every one of us shall be called away.
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The oldest Man or Woman, the longest Liver that we read of, did not reach that which, in comparison with God's Eternity, is called one Day, did not live a Thousand Years.
The oldest Man or Woman, the longest Liver that we read of, did not reach that which, in comparison with God's Eternity, is called one Day, did not live a Thousand years.
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Methuselah is the longest Liver upon Record;Methuselah is the longest Liver upon Record;
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and yet 'tis a much longer Time since he dyed, than that was which he liv'd.
and yet it's a much longer Time since he died, than that was which he lived.
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Before the Flood they liv'd nine or ten times as long as now we do, yet all dyed.
Before the Flood they lived nine or ten times as long as now we do, yet all died.
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Enos 905 Years, Seth 912, Adam 930, Jared 962, Methuselah 969, yet all dyed: They who tarried longest on the Stage, were at length called off.Enos 905 years, Seth 912, Adam 930, Jared 962, Methuselah 969, yet all died: They who tarried longest on the Stage, were At length called off.
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Moses speaks of the ordinary Duration of the Life of Man to be Seventy Years, and reckons it a great matter if any attain to Fourscore;Moses speaks of the ordinary Duration of the Life of Man to be Seventy years, and reckons it a great matter if any attain to Fourscore;
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as now and then there are Instances of some that do, yet is the Strength of their Years but Labour and Sorrow.
as now and then there Are Instances of Some that do, yet is the Strength of their years but Labour and Sorrow.
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But because Moses himself was Fourscore Years old when God made him a Captain, and Aaron Eighty Three before he was made High Priest, we may not conclude the Age of Eighty, at that time, to be a very decrepit old Age:
But Because Moses himself was Fourscore years old when God made him a Captain, and Aaron Eighty Three before he was made High Priest, we may not conclude the Age of Eighty, At that time, to be a very decrepit old Age:
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Therefore the Account given by Moses may rather be understood, either to refer to after Ages,
Therefore the Account given by Moses may rather be understood, either to refer to After Ages,
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or to the particular Case of the Children of Israel in the Wilderness: where multitudes were destroyed for their Murmuring and Unbelief;
or to the particular Case of the Children of Israel in the Wilderness: where Multitudes were destroyed for their Murmuring and Unbelief;
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so that in Forty Years time, all the Males of Twenty Years old and upwards, that were able to go forth to War, were cut off,
so that in Forty years time, all the Males of Twenty years old and upward, that were able to go forth to War, were Cut off,
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except Caleb and Joshua. The number of such as dyed under the Age of Eighty must be reckoned very great, at least Three Hundred Thousand Men.
except Caleb and joshua. The number of such as died under the Age of Eighty must be reckoned very great, At least Three Hundred Thousand Men.
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But the longest Life of Man, absolutely and in it self consider'd, is very short.
But the longest Life of Man, absolutely and in it self considered, is very short.
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Once in a Hundred Years the Scene of the World is shifted, and all the Actors go off the Stage,
Once in a Hundred years the Scene of the World is shifted, and all the Actors go off the Stage,
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and others come in their room.
and Others come in their room.
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And how soon and suddenly are Individuals called away? There is hardly any thing that is weak and withered, that is vanishing and of no continuance, that is movable and may be taken down at pleasure;
And how soon and suddenly Are Individuals called away? There is hardly any thing that is weak and withered, that is vanishing and of no Continuance, that is movable and may be taken down At pleasure;
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but the Life of Man is compar'd to it: To a Vapour: To the Flower of the Field: To a Tabernacle: To a Shepherd's Tent:
but the Life of Man is compared to it: To a Vapour: To the Flower of the Field: To a Tabernacle: To a Shepherd's Tent:
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To a Shadow, &c. And in comparison with several other Creatures, it is also short;
To a Shadow, etc. And in comparison with several other Creatures, it is also short;
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for we read of divers Animals that liv'd sometimes thrice as long as Man ordinarily hath done:
for we read of diverse Animals that lived sometime thrice as long as Man ordinarily hath done:
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How little at longest is the measure of our Days, that may be reckon'd up by one Figure and a Cypher? What is this to Everlasting Life? The Life to come will continue more Millions of Ages,
How little At longest is the measure of our Days, that may be reckoned up by one Figure and a Cypher? What is this to Everlasting Life? The Life to come will continue more Millions of Ages,
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than there are Moments now in the longest Life of Man; yea, if it were Ten Thousand times longer than Methuselah ' s.
than there Are Moments now in the longest Life of Man; yea, if it were Ten Thousand times longer than Methuselah ' s.
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The present Life is to the future but as one Moment, in the Apostle's Reckoning, 2 Cor. 4.17.
The present Life is to the future but as one Moment, in the Apostle's Reckoning, 2 Cor. 4.17.
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And 'tis shorter yet, if compar'd with God's Eternal Duration, which hath neither Beginning nor End. Mine Age is as nothing before thee, Psal. 39.5. and Psal. 90.4. There is no Proportion between the greatest number of Years and an endless Life.
And it's shorter yet, if compared with God's Eternal Duration, which hath neither Beginning nor End. Mine Age is as nothing before thee, Psalm 39.5. and Psalm 90.4. There is no Proportion between the greatest number of years and an endless Life.
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How certainly, how soon will the little number of the Days of the Years of our Pilgrimage be ended? Though we should be favour'd by Divine Providence more than others;
How Certainly, how soon will the little number of the Days of the years of our Pilgrimage be ended? Though we should be favoured by Divine Providence more than Others;
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and flourish in outward Prosperity to a great Old Age;
and flourish in outward Prosperity to a great Old Age;
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yet what Man is he that liveth and shall not see Death, let him live never so long,
yet what Man is he that lives and shall not see Death, let him live never so long,
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and never so well? Shall he deliver his Soul from the hand of the Grave? Psal. 89.49. Jacob was an 130 Years old when he said to Pharoah, Few and Evil have the Days of the Years of my Life been;
and never so well? Shall he deliver his Soul from the hand of the Grave? Psalm 89.49. Jacob was an 130 years old when he said to Pharaoh, Few and Evil have the Days of the years of my Life been;
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and yet that time was short in comparison of the longer Lives of his Fathers: But unconceivably shorter in comparison of the Everlasting Life, which this is the passage to.
and yet that time was short in comparison of the longer Lives of his Father's: But unconceivably shorter in comparison of the Everlasting Life, which this is the passage to.
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I have read of certain little Beasts, on the Banks of the River Hypanis in Poland, that never live above a Day;
I have read of certain little Beasts, on the Banks of the River Hypanis in Poland, that never live above a Day;
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they which dye at Eight a Clock in the Morning, dye in their Youth;
they which die At Eight a Clock in the Morning, die in their Youth;
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they which dye at Five in the Evening of the same Day, in their extremest Old Age.
they which die At Five in the Evening of the same Day, in their Extremest Old Age.
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Who would put so small a Continuance into the Consideration of Good or Evil? And yet the longest of our abode in this World, in comparison with Eternity, is much less than the Life of one of those Creatures compar'd with Methuselah.
Who would put so small a Continuance into the Consideration of Good or Evil? And yet the longest of our Abided in this World, in comparison with Eternity, is much less than the Life of one of those Creatures compared with Methuselah.
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II. It is a Mercy to dye in Peace, so as to have a Grave and Burial.
II It is a Mercy to die in Peace, so as to have a Grave and Burial.
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To dye in Peace, is sometimes opposed to an untimely, violent Death, 1 Kings 2.6. It was promised to Zedekiah, that he should not dye by the Sword;
To die in Peace, is sometime opposed to an untimely, violent Death, 1 Kings 2.6. It was promised to Zedekiah, that he should not die by the Sword;
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but dye in Peace, Jer. 34.4. To do so, and to be decently Interr'd, is an additional Mercy, which the best Men have desir'd and been concern'd for.
but die in Peace, Jer. 34.4. To do so, and to be decently Interred, is an additional Mercy, which the best Men have desired and been concerned for.
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We read that Abraham purchased a Burying-place for his Dead. God incourag'd Jacob, by the Promise that his Son should take care of his Funeral.
We read that Abraham purchased a Burying-place for his Dead. God encouraged Jacob, by the Promise that his Son should take care of his Funeral.
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And God expressed his Kindness to Moses, in that particular, that he buried him. And Joseph of Arimathea, is commended for his Care in the Burial of our Saviour.
And God expressed his Kindness to Moses, in that particular, that he buried him. And Joseph of Arimathea, is commended for his Care in the Burial of our Saviour.
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And 'tis threatned and inflicted as a Judgment, to want a Sepulchre. As in the Case of Baasha, and Jezabel, Jehojachim, and others, Jer. 22.19. Psal. 143.11. It is threatned to this purpose, Jer. 14.16. That the People should be cast out in the Streets, and none to bury them;
And it's threatened and inflicted as a Judgement, to want a Sepulchre. As in the Case of Baasha, and Jezebel, Jehoiachim, and Others, Jer. 22.19. Psalm 143.11. It is threatened to this purpose, Jer. 14.16. That the People should be cast out in the Streets, and none to bury them;
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and that the Bones of the Kings, and Priests, and Prophets, should be taken out of the Grave,
and that the Bones of the Kings, and Priests, and prophets, should be taken out of the Grave,
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and laid open to the Sun and Moon. 'Tis part of a very sad Complaint, Psal. 79.2. The dead Bodies of thy Servants have they given to be meat unto the Fowls of the Heaven, the Flesh of thy Saints unto the Beasts of the Earth.
and laid open to the Sun and Moon. It's part of a very sad Complaint, Psalm 79.2. The dead Bodies of thy Servants have they given to be meat unto the Fowls of the Heaven, the Flesh of thy Saints unto the Beasts of the Earth.
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Their Blood have they shed like Water round about Jerusalem; and there was none to bury them. Their Blood have they shed like Water round about Jerusalem; and there was none to bury them.
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The Romanists have been often very Barbarous and Inhumane to our Protestant Brethren in this particular, by prohibiting their Burial,
The Romanists have been often very Barbarous and Inhumane to our Protestant Brothers in this particular, by prohibiting their Burial,
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and ill treating their dead Bodies, and digging up their Bones, &c. And yet we should not make too much of this:
and ill treating their dead Bodies, and digging up their Bones, etc. And yet we should not make too much of this:
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For if I dye in the Peace of God, and Christ receive my departing Soul;
For if I die in the Peace of God, and christ receive my departing Soul;
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whether my Body putrifie above ground, or under, that concerns the Living and Survivors more than me.
whither my Body putrify above ground, or under, that concerns the Living and Survivors more than me.
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Christ will recollect my scattered Dust; and raise it a Glorious Body, like his own: Though sown in Corruption and Dishonour;
christ will recollect my scattered Dust; and raise it a Glorious Body, like his own: Though sown in Corruption and Dishonour;
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it shall be raised Incorruptible and Glorious: But it's reckon'd a Priviledge to be Buried.
it shall be raised Incorruptible and Glorious: But it's reckoned a Privilege to be Buried.
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David acknowledged this to the Men of Bethshemeth, in Burying the Body of Saul, 2 Sam. 2.5. Blessed are ye of the Lord, who have shewn this Kindness to Saul; and have buried him: David acknowledged this to the Men of Bethshemeth, in Burying the Body of Saul, 2 Sam. 2.5. Blessed Are you of the Lord, who have shown this Kindness to Saul; and have buried him:
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The Lord shew Kindness and Truth to you: It ordinarily bespeaks Kindness;The Lord show Kindness and Truth to you: It ordinarily bespeaks Kindness;
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and may imply the Hope of the Resurrection of those Bodies, that are committed to the Ground.
and may imply the Hope of the Resurrection of those Bodies, that Are committed to the Ground.
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But this Expression, Thou shalt come to thy Grave, may denote further, that not only shall they be Buried, and have a Grave; but Dye at Home; have a Peaceable End;
But this Expression, Thou shalt come to thy Grave, may denote further, that not only shall they be Buried, and have a Grave; but Die At Home; have a Peaceable End;
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Dye among their Relations, so as to be Buried in their own Sepulchre, and have their Bones laid in the same Grave,
Die among their Relations, so as to be Buried in their own Sepulchre, and have their Bones laid in the same Grave,
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or Vault, where their nearest Kindred have been Interr'd, with those of their own Family, who Dy'd before them. III. That to come to ones Grave in a full Age, is a very great Favour.
or Vault, where their nearest Kindred have been Interred, with those of their own Family, who Died before them. III. That to come to ones Grave in a full Age, is a very great Favour.
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God hath put an Honour upon Old Age, and promised it as a Blessing to them that fear him:
God hath put an Honour upon Old Age, and promised it as a Blessing to them that Fear him:
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He hath requir'd us to honour the Face of the Old Man;
He hath required us to honour the Face of the Old Man;
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and made it a part of Religion, by connecting it with the Fear of God, Lev. 19.32. This is one Duty requir'd in the fifth Commandment;
and made it a part of Religion, by connecting it with the fear of God, Lev. 19.32. This is one Duty required in the fifth Commandment;
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which is the first with Promise, Eph. 5.2. And when God would threaten to punish a Family;
which is the First with Promise, Ephesians 5.2. And when God would threaten to Punish a Family;
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He declares there should be no Old Man in it, 1 Sam. 2.31. It was foretold to Abraham, as a Blessing, that he should dye an Old Man;
He declares there should be not Old Man in it, 1 Sam. 2.31. It was foretold to Abraham, as a Blessing, that he should die an Old Man;
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that he should go to his Fathers in Peace, and dye in a good Old Age, Gen. 15.15. He that feareth God, and walketh in his way, he shall see his Childrens Children;
that he should go to his Father's in Peace, and die in a good Old Age, Gen. 15.15. He that fears God, and walks in his Way, he shall see his Children's Children;
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and unto such God hath said;
and unto such God hath said;
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With long Life will I satisfie him, and shew him my Salvation, Psal. 91. ult. and 128. ult. There shall not be an Old Man, who hath not filled his days, Isa. 65.20. is a Promise that concerns the later Ages of the World:With long Life will I satisfy him, and show him my Salvation, Psalm 91. ult. and 128. ult. There shall not be an Old Man, who hath not filled his days, Isaiah 65.20. is a Promise that concerns the later Ages of the World:
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i.e. The Aged shall compleat their time, and fall ripe into the Grave.i.e. The Aged shall complete their time, and fallen ripe into the Grave.
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They shall not be taken away as Corn on the House-top, that withers before it be grown up:
They shall not be taken away as Corn on the Housetop, that withers before it be grown up:
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But as Corn that is fully ripe, and fit to be gathered into the Barn. S. John, the most beloved Disciple, liv'd longest of any of the Apostles:
But as Corn that is Fully ripe, and fit to be gathered into the Barn. S. John, the most Beloved Disciple, lived longest of any of the Apostles:
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He was banish'd in the time of the Emperour Domitian, which was Eighty Years after Christ;
He was banished in the time of the Emperor Domitian, which was Eighty years After christ;
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and so he could not be less than a Hundred Years old.
and so he could not be less than a Hundred years old.
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Length of Days, long Life, and Peace, are promised in many places to such as please God, and obey him. Zach. 8.4. Thus saith the Lord of Hosts;
Length of Days, long Life, and Peace, Are promised in many places to such as please God, and obey him. Zach 8.4. Thus Says the Lord of Hosts;
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There shall yet Old Men and Old Women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem.
There shall yet Old Men and Old Women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem.
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You shall walk in all the ways which the Lord your God hath commanded you, that ye may live,
You shall walk in all the ways which the Lord your God hath commanded you, that you may live,
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and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your Days in the Land which ye shall possess. Deut. 5.33.25.and that it may be well with you, and that you may prolong your Days in the Land which you shall possess. Deuteronomy 5.33.25.
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ch. 15. What Man is he that desireth Life, and loveth many Days that he may see good? Keep thy Tongue from evil, &c. Psal. 34.12, 13. By me thy Days shall be multiplyed,
changed. 15. What Man is he that Desires Life, and loves many Days that he may see good? Keep thy Tongue from evil, etc. Psalm 34.12, 13. By me thy Days shall be multiplied,
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and the Years of thy Life shall be increased. and the years of thy Life shall be increased.
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If Life it self be a Blessing, if to be taken away by Death, sooner than according to the ordinary Course of Nature were not an Evil;
If Life it self be a Blessing, if to be taken away by Death, sooner than according to the ordinary Course of Nature were not an Evil;
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God would not have promised to reward with length of Days. It were not the subject matter of a Promise, if it were not Good.
God would not have promised to reward with length of Days. It were not the Subject matter of a Promise, if it were not Good.
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You have the contrary Threatnings in many places, Job 18.16, 18, 19, 20. So Chap. 21.17. That the Years of the Wicked shall be shortened:
You have the contrary Threatenings in many places, Job 18.16, 18, 19, 20. So Chap. 21.17. That the years of the Wicked shall be shortened:
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That his Candle shall be put out: That he shall not live out half his Days, Prov. 10.27. Psal. 55.23. I will be a swift witness against the Fornicator, Adulterer and false Swearer.
That his Candle shall be put out: That he shall not live out half his Days, Curae 10.27. Psalm 55.23. I will be a swift witness against the Fornicator, Adulterer and false Swearer.
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The triumph of the Wicked shall be short, and the joy of the Hypocrite but for a moment.
The triumph of the Wicked shall be short, and the joy of the Hypocrite but for a moment.
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The Years of the Wicked shall be shortened; his Root shall be dryed up beneath, and above his Branches shall be cut off;
The years of the Wicked shall be shortened; his Root shall be dried up beneath, and above his Branches shall be Cut off;
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his remembrance shall perish from the Earth, and he shall have no name in the Street.
his remembrance shall perish from the Earth, and he shall have no name in the Street.
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He shall be driven from Light into Darkness, and chased out of the World.
He shall be driven from Light into Darkness, and chased out of the World.
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He shall neither have Son nor Daughter among his People, nor any remaining in his Dwelling:
He shall neither have Son nor Daughter among his People, nor any remaining in his Dwelling:
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Such are the Dwellings of the Wicked, and this is the Portion of them that know not God.
Such Are the Dwellings of the Wicked, and this is the Portion of them that know not God.
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His Branch shall not be green;
His Branch shall not be green;
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he shall shake off his unripe Fruit as the Vine, and cast off his Flower as the Olive.
he shall shake off his unripe Fruit as the Vine, and cast off his Flower as the Olive.
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His Candle shall be put out, and sudden Destruction shall overtake him.
His Candle shall be put out, and sudden Destruction shall overtake him.
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He shall be as Stubble before the Wind, and as Chaff which the Storm carries away. He shall be as Stubble before the Wind, and as Chaff which the Storm carries away.
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It was for the Wickedness of the Old World, that God shortned the Life of Man after the Flood:
It was for the Wickedness of the Old World, that God shortened the Life of Man After the Flood:
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And again at the Building of Babel, for the Sins of those that went about to build it:
And again At the Building of Babel, for the Sins of those that went about to built it:
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And again in the Wilderness, because of the Peoples murmuring, and despising the promised Land, of which Moses speaks.
And again in the Wilderness, Because of the Peoples murmuring, and despising the promised Land, of which Moses speaks.
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Psal. 90.7, 8, 9. But to come to the Grave in a full Age, may likewise import more than barely living long.Psalm 90.7, 8, 9. But to come to the Grave in a full Age, may likewise import more than barely living long.
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First, Riches and Honour are often joyn'd with Length of Days: Though Old Age and Long Life are prefer'd before them, as the right-hand Blessing; Prov. 3.16. Length of Days are in her right-hand, and in her left, Riches and Honour. First, Riches and Honour Are often joined with Length of Days: Though Old Age and Long Life Are preferred before them, as the right-hand Blessing; Curae 3.16. Length of Days Are in her right-hand, and in her left, Riches and Honour.
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It is mention'd with Advantage concerning David, that he dy'd in a good Old Age, full of Days, Riches and Honour, 1 Chron. 29.28. 'Tis a Mercy when our Relations and Friends do not leave the World in Disgrace:
It is mentioned with Advantage Concerning David, that he died in a good Old Age, full of Days, Riches and Honour, 1 Chronicles 29.28. It's a Mercy when our Relations and Friends do not leave the World in Disgrace:
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That they do not set in a Cloud; and go off undesired and unlamented: But honour'd with the Affections of many living;
That they do not Set in a Cloud; and go off undesired and unlamented: But honoured with the Affections of many living;
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and their Lamentations when they are remov'd. Secondly, In a full Age, so as to be satisfied with having liv'd so long; and willing to dye.
and their Lamentations when they Are removed. Secondly, In a full Age, so as to be satisfied with having lived so long; and willing to die.
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With long Life will I satisfie thee, and shew thee my Salvation. There are few Wicked Men who are satisfied with living;
With long Life will I satisfy thee, and show thee my Salvation. There Are few Wicked Men who Are satisfied with living;
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they would fain be Immortal here. God is forc'd to Demand, and require their Souls of them:
they would fain be Immortal Here. God is forced to Demand, and require their Souls of them:
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This Night shall thy Soul be required of thee: This Night shall thy Soul be required of thee:
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But many a Good Man can say with the Prophet Elijah; and in a much better Temper,
But many a Good Man can say with the Prophet Elijah; and in a much better Temper,
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than he was in when he used these words, 1 Kings 19.4. It is enough, now O Lord, take away my Life.
than he was in when he used these words, 1 Kings 19.4. It is enough, now Oh Lord, take away my Life.
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Or with old Simeon; Now Lord, lettest thou thy servant depart in Peace.
Or with old Simeon; Now Lord, Lettest thou thy servant depart in Peace.
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Not only I am content to go, if thou call me, but with the Apostle, I desire to be dissolved;
Not only I am content to go, if thou call me, but with the Apostle, I desire to be dissolved;
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for while I am present in the Body, I am absent from the Lord. Come Lord Jesus! come quickly!
for while I am present in the Body, I am absent from the Lord. Come Lord jesus! come quickly!
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Thirdly, In a full Age, when they have liv'd to see their Children brought up, and disposed of in the World:Thirdly, In a full Age, when they have lived to see their Children brought up, and disposed of in the World:
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And it may be have seen their Childrens Children. This is a further Mercy; that God hath made their House to grow;
And it may be have seen their Children's Children. This is a further Mercy; that God hath made their House to grow;
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and they can leave the World with hope, that their Children shall follow them to Heaven,
and they can leave the World with hope, that their Children shall follow them to Heaven,
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and that they also will command their Children after them to serve the Lord:
and that they also will command their Children After them to serve the Lord:
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Not to be called out of the World, till they have a fair and hopeful prospect that the Covenant Promise shall be made good to their Seed;
Not to be called out of the World, till they have a fair and hopeful prospect that the Covenant Promise shall be made good to their Seed;
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that they that descend from them shall bear up the Name of God, own his Truth,
that they that descend from them shall bear up the Name of God, own his Truth,
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and live to be Blessings in the World, and not to reproach and shame the Stock from whence they come.
and live to be Blessings in the World, and not to reproach and shame the Stock from whence they come.
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Fourthly, To dye in a full Age, a good Old Age, with a competent vigour of Health of Body and Mind, in their Elder Years.Fourthly, To die in a full Age, a good Old Age, with a competent vigour of Health of Body and Mind, in their Elder years.
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I mean without the extraordinary Infirmities of Old Age.
I mean without the extraordinary Infirmities of Old Age.
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Moses being an Hundred and Twenty Years old, yet his Eye was not dim, nor his Natural Strength abated, Deut. 34.7. With what Thankfulness doth good old Joshua speak this;Moses being an Hundred and Twenty years old, yet his Eye was not dim, nor his Natural Strength abated, Deuteronomy 34.7. With what Thankfulness does good old joshua speak this;
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Josh. 4.10, 11. I am this Day Fourscore and Five Years old; Josh. 4.10, 11. I am this Day Fourscore and Five years old;
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and yet I am as strong this Day, as in the Day that Moses sent me;
and yet I am as strong this Day, as in the Day that Moses sent me;
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as my Strength was then so it is now. as my Strength was then so it is now.
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What Vigour of Health, both of Body and Mind, God blest the Honourable Person Deceas'd withal,
What Vigour of Health, both of Body and Mind, God blessed the Honourable Person Deceased withal,
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for the greatest Part of her Life, [ all Things considered as to Her particular Case, ] ought to be acknowledged with great Thankfulness.
for the greatest Part of her Life, [ all Things considered as to Her particular Case, ] ought to be acknowledged with great Thankfulness.
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For though Old Age be a Blessing; yet a very infirm one is not desirable. Which a Great Man takes notice of upon such an Occasion:
For though Old Age be a Blessing; yet a very infirm one is not desirable. Which a Great Man Takes notice of upon such an Occasion:
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Who, saith he, would desire to live very long Uneasie to himself, and Troublesome to others;
Who, Says he, would desire to live very long Uneasy to himself, and Troublesome to Others;
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who would not think it time to dye when by reason of Old Age we can hardly live with the Good Will of our Friends;
who would not think it time to die when by reason of Old Age we can hardly live with the Good Will of our Friends;
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when those who ought to love us best, begin to think much that we live so long;
when those who ought to love us best, begin to think much that we live so long;
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and can hardly forbear to give us broad signs that they are weary of our Company:
and can hardly forbear to give us broad Signs that they Are weary of our Company:
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In such a Case one would almost be contented to dye out of Civility, and not choose to make a long stay, where a Man sees his Company is no longer acceptable;
In such a Case one would almost be contented to die out of Civility, and not choose to make a long stay, where a Man sees his Company is no longer acceptable;
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if we can hope we shall be welcome to a better Place;
if we can hope we shall be welcome to a better Place;
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and more delightful Society? Why should we desire to thrust our selves upon those, who have much ado to refrain from telling us that our Room is better than our Company.
and more delightful Society? Why should we desire to thrust our selves upon those, who have much ado to refrain from telling us that our Room is better than our Company.
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The Extremities of Old Age are generally peevish and quarrelsome, falling back to the weak and helpless Condition of Infancy and Childhood:
The Extremities of Old Age Are generally peevish and quarrelsome, falling back to the weak and helpless Condition of Infancy and Childhood:
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And yet less Care is commonly taken to please Aged Persons, and less Kindness shewn them, (unless in Expectation of receiving greater,) than unto Children;
And yet less Care is commonly taken to please Aged Persons, and less Kindness shown them, (unless in Expectation of receiving greater,) than unto Children;
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because these are cherished in Hope, the others in Despair, of proving better.
Because these Are cherished in Hope, the Others in Despair, of proving better.
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So that if God see good, it is not desirable to try Nature, and the Kindness,
So that if God see good, it is not desirable to try Nature, and the Kindness,
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and Good Will of our Relations to the uttermost.
and Good Will of our Relations to the uttermost.
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I mention this, because 'tis one of the Blessings of Old Age, to have the Taper of Life burn clear to the last:
I mention this, Because it's one of the Blessings of Old Age, to have the Taper of Life burn clear to the last:
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For any to have their Understanding good; their Memories and Senses tolerable; their Conversation acceptable; their Relations kind, and respectful to them, as long as they live:
For any to have their Understanding good; their Memories and Senses tolerable; their Conversation acceptable; their Relations kind, and respectful to them, as long as they live:
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This is a rare Case, and happens seldom to Old People:
This is a rare Case, and happens seldom to Old People:
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And when it doth, it is commonly to those who, by a Regular and Religious Course of Life, have reserved some of their best Spirits till last;
And when it does, it is commonly to those who, by a Regular and Religious Course of Life, have reserved Some of their best Spirits till last;
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and have not, by Vice and Intemperance, drawn off Life to the Dregs; and left nothing to be injoy'd, but Infirmities and Ill Humours, Guilt and Repentance:
and have not, by Vice and Intemperance, drawn off Life to the Dregs; and left nothing to be enjoyed, but Infirmities and Ill Humours, Gilded and Repentance:
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'Tis the Blessing of such who have laid in a good Provision for such an Evil Day, by Peace with God,
It's the Blessing of such who have laid in a good Provision for such an Evil Day, by Peace with God,
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and the Comforts of a good Conscience, the Hopes of Heaven, and the Sence of God's Favour and loving Kindness, which is better than Life.
and the Comforts of a good Conscience, the Hope's of Heaven, and the Sense of God's Favour and loving Kindness, which is better than Life.
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This is a special Priviledge, and a singular Favour of God, that might easily be apply'd to the present Example.
This is a special Privilege, and a singular Favour of God, that might Easily be applied to the present Exampl.
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Which brings me to the Fourth Thing.
Which brings me to the Fourth Thing.
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IV. That Old Age, with the Grace of God, and serious Religion, to ripen and fit the Soul for Heaven,
IV. That Old Age, with the Grace of God, and serious Religion, to ripen and fit the Soul for Heaven,
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like a shock of Corn fit to be gathered, is a most desirable Blessing. like a shock of Corn fit to be gathered, is a most desirable Blessing.
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But before I speak to that, I must Answer an Objection, that you will be ready to make from Observation and Experience;
But before I speak to that, I must Answer an Objection, that you will be ready to make from Observation and Experience;
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viz. That this Promise is not very often fulfilled even to Good Men: That there is little distinction between the Righteous and the Wicked in this Respect:viz. That this Promise is not very often fulfilled even to Good Men: That there is little distinction between the Righteous and the Wicked in this Respect:
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Many Excellent Persons are taken off in their Youth, and many Wicked People live to a considerable old Age. Answer.
Many Excellent Persons Are taken off in their Youth, and many Wicked People live to a considerable old Age. Answer.
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Many Things may be said in Answer to this: As that the Providences of God are of a great depth:
Many Things may be said in Answer to this: As that the Providences of God Are of a great depth:
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And that if a Good Man be call'd out of the World in the midst of his Days, he will have no cause to repent that he did not live to be old.
And that if a Good Man be called out of the World in the midst of his Days, he will have no cause to Repent that he did not live to be old.
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If God promise Long Life, and give Eternal Life, there is no more Damage done to the Person,
If God promise Long Life, and give Eternal Life, there is no more Damage done to the Person,
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than if you should promise another Twenty Shillings, and give him a Thousand Guinea's.
than if you should promise Another Twenty Shillings, and give him a Thousand Guinea's.
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And by giving long Life to some Good Men, God shews that it is his Gift;
And by giving long Life to Some Good Men, God shows that it is his Gift;
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as by bringing others to Heaven sooner, he tells us he has something better to bestow.
as by bringing Others to Heaven sooner, he tells us he has something better to bestow.
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We are hereby instructed in the nature and value of present Things, and assisted to expect Eternal Rewards and Punishments.
We Are hereby instructed in the nature and valve of present Things, and assisted to expect Eternal Rewards and Punishments.
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We cannot reckon any such Temporal Blessing a peculiar Mark of God's Favour, because 'tis not the Portion of all Good Men,
We cannot reckon any such Temporal Blessing a peculiar Mark of God's Favour, Because it's not the Portion of all Good Men,
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and others sometimes partake of it.
and Others sometime partake of it.
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Without this Variety in the Dispensations of Providence, we should want one of the best Moral Arguments for another Life after this.
Without this Variety in the Dispensations of Providence, we should want one of the best Moral Arguments for Another Life After this.
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We must likewise consider the difference between the Dispensation of God's Providence to Good Men under the Old Testament,
We must likewise Consider the difference between the Dispensation of God's Providence to Good Men under the Old Testament,
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and now under the New. Eternal Rewards were couched and shadowed very much under the Promise of Temporal Blessings on the Jewish Nation:
and now under the New. Eternal Rewards were couched and shadowed very much under the Promise of Temporal Blessings on the Jewish nation:
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Their Land of Canaan was a Type of Heaven; and long Life promised to them, was the Figure of an Eternal one:
Their Land of Canaan was a Type of Heaven; and long Life promised to them, was the Figure of an Eternal one:
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And though, now under the Gospel we have the Promise of the Life that now is,
And though, now under the Gospel we have the Promise of the Life that now is,
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as well as of that which is to come; as well as of that which is to come;
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yet the fulfilling of any such Promises must be left to the Wisdom of God, who knows what is best for our Spiritual Advantage;
yet the fulfilling of any such Promises must be left to the Wisdom of God, who knows what is best for our Spiritual Advantage;
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and when in all the Circumstances of it, it will tend to our truest Interest, and promote our Eternal Welfare.
and when in all the circumstances of it, it will tend to our Truest Interest, and promote our Eternal Welfare.
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God who knows our Strength and Weakness; what Temptations we are able to resist, and what not;
God who knows our Strength and Weakness; what Temptations we Are able to resist, and what not;
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knows when, and to whom, to fulfil such a Promise as this, of long Life.
knows when, and to whom, to fulfil such a Promise as this, of long Life.
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And we cannot be so unreasonable as to desire it, if it would tend to our Detriment. 'Tis therefore added Deut. 5.16. Honour thy Father, &c. that thy Days may be prolonged;
And we cannot be so unreasonable as to desire it, if it would tend to our Detriment. It's Therefore added Deuteronomy 5.16. Honour thy Father, etc. that thy Days may be prolonged;
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and that it may go well with thee. and that it may go well with thee.
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It must also be considered that there were particular Reasons for the extraordinary long Lives of the Patriarchs,
It must also be considered that there were particular Reasons for the extraordinary long Lives of the Patriarchs,
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and those before the Flood, that will not reach to our Times.
and those before the Flood, that will not reach to our Times.
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Josephus gives this Account of it, that they being Men beloved of God, and newly made by him, with a strong Constitution, Josephus gives this Account of it, that they being Men Beloved of God, and newly made by him, with a strong Constitution,
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and excellent Temper of Body, and using better Diet, the Vigour of the Earth serving at first for the Production of better Fruits:
and excellent Temper of Body, and using better Diet, the Vigour of the Earth serving At First for the Production of better Fruits:
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All these Things joyn'd with their Temperance, constant Exercise, moderate Labour, a sweet Temper of Air, &c. might contribute much to the Length of their Lives.
All these Things joined with their Temperance, constant Exercise, moderate Labour, a sweet Temper of Air, etc. might contribute much to the Length of their Lives.
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Which was but necessary, that the World might be the sooner Peopled , Knowledge and Religion more certainly propagated by the Authority of living Teachers,
Which was but necessary, that the World might be the sooner Peopled, Knowledge and Religion more Certainly propagated by the authority of living Teachers,
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and Arts and Sciences brought to greater Perfection.
and Arts and Sciences brought to greater Perfection.
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Not that the Priviledge of living so long was peculiar to the Holy Patriarchs mention'd in Holy Scripture;
Not that the Privilege of living so long was peculiar to the Holy Patriarchs mentioned in Holy Scripture;
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but that generally speaking, it was true of all in those Times.
but that generally speaking, it was true of all in those Times.
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We read but of Seven Generations of the Descendants of the Race of Cain, from the Death of Abel unto the Flood.
We read but of Seven Generations of the Descendants of the Raze of Cain, from the Death of Abel unto the Flood.
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And if it had not been thus, the Peopling of the World, and the Increase of Mankind, could not have been attained by the long Lives only of Five or Six of the Holy Patriarchs:
And if it had not been thus, the Peopling of the World, and the Increase of Mankind, could not have been attained by the long Lives only of Five or Six of the Holy Patriarchs:
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Nor could another End have been reached, (viz.) the increase of Arts and Sciences,
Nor could Another End have been reached, (viz.) the increase of Arts and Sciences,
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and useful Knowledge for Humane Life;
and useful Knowledge for Humane Life;
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because not only Good Men, nor principally they, but others, who have little Religion, are as well concerned in those matters .
Because not only Good Men, nor principally they, but Others, who have little Religion, Are as well concerned in those matters.
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'Tis true S. Cyprian, and some of the Fathers, thought that Mens Lives were now shorter,
It's true S. Cyprian, and Some of the Father's, Thought that Men's Lives were now shorter,
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because the World is grown old and declin'd, and that Nature decays by degrees, and that it is upon that Account that Men do not now live so long as formerly.
Because the World is grown old and declined, and that Nature decays by Degrees, and that it is upon that Account that Men do not now live so long as formerly.
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But then, how comes it to pass that for so many Ages, as from David 's Time to ours, there hath been little or no Change? For he is called an Old Man, and full of Days, at Seventy. 1 Chron. 23.1.
But then, how comes it to pass that for so many Ages, as from David is Time to ours, there hath been little or no Change? For he is called an Old Man, and full of Days, At Seventy. 1 Chronicles 23.1.
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We should now be in the decrepit Old Age of the World, and hardly live Ten Years, instead of Threescore and Ten,
We should now be in the decrepit Old Age of the World, and hardly live Ten years, instead of Threescore and Ten,
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if Nature decay'd so as Man's Life did proportionably decrease, by reason of the old Age of the World.
if Nature decayed so as Man's Life did proportionably decrease, by reason of the old Age of the World.
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We must therefore consider the determination of this matter, to depend entirely on the Holy and Wise Providence of God, to serve the Purposes of his Glory, in Mercy,
We must Therefore Consider the determination of this matter, to depend entirely on the Holy and Wise Providence of God, to serve the Purposes of his Glory, in Mercy,
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and Justice, and Wisdom, past our finding out, as to many things: Tho' sometimes we discern a plain Reason.
and justice, and Wisdom, passed our finding out, as to many things: Though sometime we discern a plain Reason.
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As we may well suppose, it was one principal Reason of the long Life of the Holy Patriarchs, that they might propagate Religion in their Generations,
As we may well suppose, it was one principal Reason of the long Life of the Holy Patriarchs, that they might propagate Religion in their Generations,
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as Abraham, and Noah, and Enoch, and the rest did. There being no Scriptures written; the Knowledge of God was convey'd from Parents to Children;
as Abraham, and Noah, and Enoch, and the rest did. There being no Scriptures written; the Knowledge of God was conveyed from Parents to Children;
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and God prolonged their Lives, that they might be the Props and Pillars of Religion in their Families,
and God prolonged their Lives, that they might be the Props and Pillars of Religion in their Families,
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and transmit a true Account of the Creation of the World, and of the Counsel of God to Adam concerning the promised Seed:
and transmit a true Account of the Creation of the World, and of the Counsel of God to Adam Concerning the promised Seed:
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The Tradition of these Divine Revelations to our first Parents, might have been continued by Three Men from Adam to the Israelites going into Egypt. Adam being taught of God by Oracle, he liv'd long enough to teach many others:
The Tradition of these Divine Revelations to our First Parents, might have been continued by Three Men from Adam to the Israelites going into Egypt. Adam being taught of God by Oracle, he lived long enough to teach many Others:
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Methuselah liv'd Three Hundred Forty Three Years with Adam, and with Noah Five Hundred, and continued to the Flood:Methuselah lived Three Hundred Forty Three years with Adam, and with Noah Five Hundred, and continued to the Flood:
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Noah liv'd with Abraham Fifty Eight Years, by whom it was not hard to pass by Isaac, Jacob, and his Posterity, to Moses: For Sem liv'd with Methuselah Ninety Eight Years,Noah lived with Abraham Fifty Eight years, by whom it was not hard to pass by Isaac, Jacob, and his Posterity, to Moses: For Sem lived with Methuselah Ninety Eight years,
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and flourish'd about Five Hundred Years after the Flood:
and flourished about Five Hundred years After the Flood:
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And Isaac liv'd Fifty Years with Sem, and dy'd about Ten Years before the Children of Israel went down into Egypt: So that by the long Lives of the Patriarchs, Methuselah, Sem and Isaac, might continue the Tradition of the Creation,
And Isaac lived Fifty years with Sem, and died about Ten years before the Children of Israel went down into Egypt: So that by the long Lives of the Patriarchs, Methuselah, Sem and Isaac, might continue the Tradition of the Creation,
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and the Truth and Purity of Religion, from Adam to that time; which was above Two Thousand Two Hundred Years.
and the Truth and Purity of Religion, from Adam to that time; which was above Two Thousand Two Hundred years.
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But 'tis sufficient in Answer to the Objection, that, Whenever a Good Man lives long, 'tis in Mercy to him:
But it's sufficient in Answer to the Objection, that, Whenever a Good Man lives long, it's in Mercy to him:
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But the Sinner a Hundred Years old is accursed, Isa. 65.20.
But the Sinner a Hundred years old is accursed, Isaiah 65.20.
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If Wicked Men have their Lives prolonged, as well as those that fear God, yet there is a vast difference;
If Wicked Men have their Lives prolonged, as well as those that Fear God, yet there is a vast difference;
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the one is a Gift of Divine Love, and the Fruit of a Promise; the other is only a common Benefit, to serve some Ends of Providence:
the one is a Gift of Divine Love, and the Fruit of a Promise; the other is only a Common Benefit, to serve Some Ends of Providence:
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For the sake, it may be, of some Good Men to whom such a one is Related;
For the sake, it may be, of Some Good Men to whom such a one is Related;
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or, it may be, as a Reward of some little Service, that even a Wicked Man may be imploy'd to do in this World.
or, it may be, as a Reward of Some little Service, that even a Wicked Man may be employed to do in this World.
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In the one Case long Life is in order to greater Mercy; but the other will have a dismal End in his Eternal Ruine.
In the one Case long Life is in order to greater Mercy; but the other will have a dismal End in his Eternal Ruin.
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The former like a gentle River, as one well expresseth it, which hath run many Miles,
The former like a gentle River, as one well Expresses it, which hath run many Miles,
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and watered and enrich'd the Neighbouring Grounds, mingles at last with the vast Ocean of Glory:
and watered and enriched the Neighbouring Grounds, mingles At last with the vast Ocean of Glory:
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The other, though, like the River Jordan, it hath extended its Course a great way, falls at last into the dead Sea, into endless Howlings.
The other, though, like the River Jordan, it hath extended its Course a great Way, falls At last into the dead Sea, into endless Howlings.
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In the one Case 'tis a sign that a great deal of further Mercy and Blessing is to be added to it:
In the one Case it's a Signen that a great deal of further Mercy and Blessing is to be added to it:
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In the other, that after this all his Blessings are at an end, and he shall have no more.
In the other, that After this all his Blessings Are At an end, and he shall have no more.
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The Sinner of an Hundred Years old shall be accursed. Some Sinners bring Age upon themselves, by their Wickedness, before the time;The Sinner of an Hundred years old shall be accursed. some Sinners bring Age upon themselves, by their Wickedness, before the time;
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and are an Hundred Years old at Forty. Some commit the Sins of an Hundred Years in half that space of time;
and Are an Hundred years old At Forty. some commit the Sins of an Hundred years in half that Molle of time;
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and though they should live to that Age would continue to sin on.
and though they should live to that Age would continue to sin on.
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And in Old Age their full Ears of Corn are blasted with a Mildew, they are under the Curse of God:
And in Old Age their full Ears of Corn Are blasted with a Mildew, they Are under the Curse of God:
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And their longest Day shall shut up in Everlasting Darkness, never to see Light or Comfort more.
And their longest Day shall shut up in Everlasting Darkness, never to see Light or Comfort more.
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Besides, the Promise of long Life must be considered as made to such as are eminent for honouring their Parents;
Beside, the Promise of long Life must be considered as made to such as Are eminent for honouring their Parents;
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as are strict and conscientious in the Government of the Tongue; as are Exemplary for Justice towards Men, and Charity to the Poor.
as Are strict and conscientious in the Government of the Tongue; as Are Exemplary for justice towards Men, and Charity to the Poor.
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Now every Good Man who hath Sincerity enough to carry him to Heaven, can't expect the accomplishment of these,
Now every Good Man who hath Sincerity enough to carry him to Heaven, can't expect the accomplishment of these,
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and the like Temporal Promises, which are made to Persons who are peculiarly eminent for such Vertues.
and the like Temporal Promises, which Are made to Persons who Are peculiarly eminent for such Virtues.
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I conclude this Head with the words of the Wise Man, Eccl. 8.12, 13. Though a Sinner do evil a hundred times, and his Days be prolonged;
I conclude this Head with the words of the Wise Man, Ecclesiastes 8.12, 13. Though a Sinner do evil a hundred times, and his Days be prolonged;
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yet surely I know it shall be well with them that fear God, that fear before him.
yet surely I know it shall be well with them that Fear God, that Fear before him.
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But it shall not be well with the Wicked, neither shall be prolong his Days, which are as a shadow;
But it shall not be well with the Wicked, neither shall be prolong his Days, which Are as a shadow;
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because he feareth not before God. Job 21.7, 20. The Wicked live, become old; yea, are mighty in Power:
Because he fears not before God. Job 21.7, 20. The Wicked live, become old; yea, Are mighty in Power:
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His Eyes shall see his Destruction, he shall drink of the Wrath of the Almighty. His Eyes shall see his Destruction, he shall drink of the Wrath of the Almighty.
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I come now to consider, That Old Age, with the Grace of God, and a Course of serious Religion, is a very great Blessing;
I come now to Consider, That Old Age, with the Grace of God, and a Course of serious Religion, is a very great Blessing;
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when the Soul is fitted and ripened for Heaven. And this is the Benefit of a long Life, that we may know, and serve,
when the Soul is fitted and ripened for Heaven. And this is the Benefit of a long Life, that we may know, and serve,
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and praise, and glorifie, and enjoy God more than others; this has made the best Men desire and pray for a longer Life.
and praise, and Glorify, and enjoy God more than Others; this has made the best Men desire and pray for a longer Life.
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Psal. 39. ult. Spare me that I may recover Strength, and be fitted for my Duty and thy Service,Psalm 39. ult. Spare me that I may recover Strength, and be fitted for my Duty and thy Service,
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and fitter to leave the World, when thou shalt call me. Psal. 71.18. Isa. 38.19.
and fitter to leave the World, when thou shalt call me. Psalm 71.18. Isaiah 38.19.
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This is the proper Blessing of a prolonged Life, to do God more Service in this World,
This is the proper Blessing of a prolonged Life, to do God more Service in this World,
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and lay up a good Foundation for hereafter, viz. the Comforts of a good Conscience against a dying Hour,
and lay up a good Foundation for hereafter, viz. the Comforts of a good Conscience against a dying Hour,
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and a greater meetness for the Heavenly Inheritance. 'Tis doubtless true, that the Grace of God doth beautifie every Age;
and a greater meetness for the Heavenly Inheritance. It's doubtless true, that the Grace of God does beautify every Age;
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but how Lovely and Honourable is the Hoary Head, when found in the way of Righteousness? After the resistance of many Temptations,
but how Lovely and Honourable is the Hoary Head, when found in the Way of Righteousness? After the resistance of many Temptations,
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and enduring many Years Conflicts, that yet the Soul is fixt for God and Heaven, and its Choice abides.
and enduring many years Conflicts, that yet the Soul is fixed for God and Heaven, and its Choice abides.
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When after many Years Experience, they like their Master's Service the better, when they have faithfully serv'd him for Fifty, Sixty or Seventy Years.
When After many years Experience, they like their Masters Service the better, when they have faithfully served him for Fifty, Sixty or Seventy years.
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To say with good Obadiah, 1 Kings 18. I have feared Jehovah from my Youth.
To say with good Obadiah, 1 Kings 18. I have feared Jehovah from my Youth.
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It was a Title of Honour given Gnason of Cyprus, that he is call'd an old Disciple, Acts 21.16.
It was a Title of Honour given Gnathion of Cyprus, that he is called an old Disciple, Acts 21.16.
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So Anna the Prophetess was of a great Age, Luke 2.36.
So Anna the Prophetess was of a great Age, Lycia 2.36.
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So Paul the aged, and now also a Prisoner of Christ, Philemon, v. 9. What a stock of Grace must such an old Disciple be supposed to have? who was early planted in the House of God,
So Paul the aged, and now also a Prisoner of christ, Philemon, v. 9. What a stock of Grace must such an old Disciple be supposed to have? who was early planted in the House of God,
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and for several Years flourish'd in the Courts of the Lord; who hath been treasuring up, and increasing from Year to Year;
and for several years flourished in the Courts of the Lord; who hath been treasuring up, and increasing from Year to Year;
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adding Grace to Grace, and proceeding from Strength to Strength? And 'tis but an equitable Supposition, that such have understood their Opportunities,
adding Grace to Grace, and proceeding from Strength to Strength? And it's but an equitable Supposition, that such have understood their Opportunities,
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and manag'd their Time and Talents to good Advantage.
and managed their Time and Talents to good Advantage.
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How comfortably may such a one reflect on the past Instances of God's Wisdom and Faithfulness, Kindness and Compassion? On the sweet Communion he hath had with God in his younger Years, at his first Dedication of himself to be the Lords, under such a Man's Ministry, who is long since dead;
How comfortably may such a one reflect on the past Instances of God's Wisdom and Faithfulness, Kindness and Compassion? On the sweet Communion he hath had with God in his younger years, At his First Dedication of himself to be the lords, under such a Man's Ministry, who is long since dead;
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at the Table of the Lord, in such or such an Assembly of Christians, in the City or Country? What comfortable Reflections can he make? What pleasant Reviews may such a one have of Spiritual, Inward, Experimental Religion? Who can say with David, I have known thy Testimonies of old, Psal. 119.152. who hath often seen the Word of God fulfilled to himself, and others? Who hath observed how Publick and Private Providences did comment upon the Holy Scriptures;
At the Table of the Lord, in such or such an Assembly of Christians, in the city or Country? What comfortable Reflections can he make? What pleasant Reviews may such a one have of Spiritual, Inward, Experimental Religion? Who can say with David, I have known thy Testimonies of old, Psalm 119.152. who hath often seen the Word of God fulfilled to himself, and Others? Who hath observed how Public and Private Providences did comment upon the Holy Scriptures;
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and it may be, hath had the Pleasure and Joy, to see his Prayers answered, and his Endeavours prospered, in the Education of Children;
and it may be, hath had the Pleasure and Joy, to see his Prayers answered, and his Endeavours prospered, in the Education of Children;
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that they and theirs after them, might know and serve the Lord? 'Tis a great Blessing to live to such an Age, and find this.
that they and theirs After them, might know and serve the Lord? It's a great Blessing to live to such an Age, and find this.
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How helpful may their long Experience be, to inable them to do good in the last part of their Life, more than in their younger Years? For Wisdom is gotten by Experience;
How helpful may their long Experience be, to inable them to do good in the last part of their Life, more than in their younger years? For Wisdom is got by Experience;
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and generally speaking, they who have longest Time to improve, must be the wisest People.
and generally speaking, they who have longest Time to improve, must be the Wisest People.
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And 'tis as rare, almost, to see a Young Man Wise and Prudent, as to see an Old Man Strong and Healthy.
And it's as rare, almost, to see a Young Man Wise and Prudent, as to see an Old Man Strong and Healthy.
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Therefore Two or Three Years of the Life of an Aged, Experienced Christian, especially if imploy'd in any Publick Station of Service, either in Church or State, may be of more use,
Therefore Two or Three years of the Life of an Aged, Experienced Christian, especially if employed in any Public Station of Service, either in Church or State, may be of more use,
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than many Years of Younger less Experienced Men.
than many years of Younger less Experienced Men.
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And there are many Services and Duties for the Honour of God, which we are now call'd to, that even the Saints in Heaven are not capable of.
And there Are many Services and Duties for the Honour of God, which we Are now called to, that even the Saints in Heaven Are not capable of.
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The faithful improvement of our Talents as to these, may increase our Happiness in another World.
The faithful improvement of our Talents as to these, may increase our Happiness in Another World.
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If there be different Degrees of Glory, he that hath a long Life of Service and Improvement in Grace, may hope to rise higher than others.
If there be different Degrees of Glory, he that hath a long Life of Service and Improvement in Grace, may hope to rise higher than Others.
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How Useful may be the Example of an old Disciple, and how Beneficial his Prayers to the Publick? But especially to his own Family and Relations? And there are many, who understand the Blessing of long Life in the Fifth Commandment, which is promised to those that Honour their Parents, to be the Consequence of Parents Blessing their Children, by their Prayers and Intercession to God for them.
How Useful may be the Exampl of an old Disciple, and how Beneficial his Prayers to the Public? But especially to his own Family and Relations? And there Are many, who understand the Blessing of long Life in the Fifth Commandment, which is promised to those that Honour their Parents, to be the Consequence of Parents Blessing their Children, by their Prayers and Intercession to God for them.
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And since the Apostle tells us, that without Contradiction the less is blessed of the greater,
And since the Apostle tells us, that without Contradiction the less is blessed of the greater,
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and the Prosperity of Children depends very much (as in Reason and Experience is evident it doth,) upon the earnest Prayers of holy Parents for their obedient Children;
and the Prosperity of Children depends very much (as in Reason and Experience is evident it does,) upon the earnest Prayers of holy Parents for their obedient Children;
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one may wonder that Children should now be taught (by any otherwise good People,) not to ask that Blessing, not to beg those Prayers, which have so manifest an Advantage.
one may wonder that Children should now be taught (by any otherwise good People,) not to ask that Blessing, not to beg those Prayers, which have so manifest an Advantage.
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Especially when the doing it, hath the general Attestation of all Christendom; and is no contemptible Testimony of that Honour and Respect, which is due from Children to their Religious Parents. I say Religious,
Especially when the doing it, hath the general Attestation of all Christendom; and is not contemptible Testimony of that Honour and Respect, which is due from Children to their Religious Parents. I say Religious,
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because to make Old Age Honourable, and a Blessing, those Graces must be supposed, which are the Ornaments of that Age, Sobriety and Temperance, Gravity and Seriousness, Soundness in the Faith, Charity, Patience,
Because to make Old Age Honourable, and a Blessing, those Graces must be supposed, which Are the Ornament of that Age, Sobriety and Temperance, Gravity and Seriousness, Soundness in the Faith, Charity, Patience,
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and Diligence to finish the Work God hath given them to do.
and Diligence to finish the Work God hath given them to do.
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How honourable and excellent is such a one? Full of Days, and full of good Works? Who hath serv'd his Generation according to the Will of God,
How honourable and excellent is such a one? Full of Days, and full of good Works? Who hath served his Generation according to the Will of God,
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and is now trimming his Lamps, girding up his Loins, and waiting for the coming of his Lord? What a Priviledge, what a Blessing is this?
and is now trimming his Lamps, girding up his Loins, and waiting for the coming of his Lord? What a Privilege, what a Blessing is this?
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As to the Metaphor in the Text, As Corn fully ripe, fit to be gathered into the Barn, many Things might be consider'd for Illustration:
As to the Metaphor in the Text, As Corn Fully ripe, fit to be gathered into the Barn, many Things might be considered for Illustration:
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What a variety of Seasons it passeth through before it be ripe; how gradually it doth advance after it is sown;
What a variety of Seasons it passes through before it be ripe; how gradually it does advance After it is sown;
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how it springs up like an Herb, shoots forth a tender Blade, riseth to a Stalk,
how it springs up like an Herb, shoots forth a tender Blade, Riseth to a Stalk,
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and then comes to be ripe: To all which a great deal of Time is requisite, before it be cut down, and laid in the Barn;
and then comes to be ripe: To all which a great deal of Time is requisite, before it be Cut down, and laid in the Barn;
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and then 'tis to be threshed, and fanned, before it be fit for the Master's use:
and then it's to be threshed, and fanned, before it be fit for the Masters use:
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But yet the Harvest is certain; and when the Corn is ripe it shall be cut down.
But yet the Harvest is certain; and when the Corn is ripe it shall be Cut down.
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'Twere easie to run the Parallel, as to a good Old Age according to this Metaphor.
'Twere easy to run the Parallel, as to a good Old Age according to this Metaphor.
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You see plainly, 'tis not meerly to have liv'd long; but to live so as to be ripe for Heaven, that is the great Blessing.
You see plainly, it's not merely to have lived long; but to live so as to be ripe for Heaven, that is the great Blessing.
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That Old Age which is truly honourable, is not to be known by a wither'd Face, but a mortifi'd Spirit;
That Old Age which is truly honourable, is not to be known by a withered Face, but a mortified Spirit;
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not by the decays of the Natural Body, but by weakening the Body of Sin; not by the Temporal Good we have injoy'd for many Years;
not by the decays of the Natural Body, but by weakening the Body of since; not by the Temporal Good we have enjoyed for many years;
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but by the Spiritual Good we have received and done. An Hoary Head is a Crown;
but by the Spiritual Good we have received and done. an Hoary Head is a Crown;
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but Righteousness is the Jewel of it. As a fair Woman without Discretion is like a Jewel in a Swines Snout;
but Righteousness is the Jewel of it. As a fair Woman without Discretion is like a Jewel in a Swine Snout;
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so are Grey Hairs on the Head of an old Sinner.
so Are Gray Hairs on the Head of an old Sinner.
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To be an old Atheist, or Drunkard, or Miser, and have many External Advantages above others, without the Grace of God,
To be an old Atheist, or Drunkard, or Miser, and have many External Advantages above Others, without the Grace of God,
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and serious Religion, is no great Blessing; such a one is accursed, though a Hundred Years old.
and serious Religion, is no great Blessing; such a one is accursed, though a Hundred years old.
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To be good, and do good, is indeed Life; and from our beginning to be, and do so, we must reckon our Lives.
To be good, and do good, is indeed Life; and from our beginning to be, and do so, we must reckon our Lives.
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As he that was converted at Sixty, being asked Five Years after, how old he was, did very justly and truly say, he was but Five Years old. He had liv'd no longer to any good Purpose,
As he that was converted At Sixty, being asked Five years After, how old he was, did very justly and truly say, he was but Five years old. He had lived no longer to any good Purpose,
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tho' he had been Threescore Years more in the World.
though he had been Threescore years more in the World.
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He reckoned his Life, not from the time of his being born, but from his new Birth; from his being born again.
He reckoned his Life, not from the time of his being born, but from his new Birth; from his being born again.
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They therefore who remember their Creator in their Youth, and begin betimes to serve God;
They Therefore who Remember their Creator in their Youth, and begin betimes to serve God;
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if they reach to Old Age, they live three times as long as other People, who yet may count as many Years as they, from their Infancy and Childhood,
if they reach to Old Age, they live three times as long as other People, who yet may count as many years as they, from their Infancy and Childhood,
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but have liv'd in the pleasures of Sin, and in forgetfulness of God, and so for many Years were dead whilst alive.
but have lived in the pleasures of since, and in forgetfulness of God, and so for many years were dead while alive.
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The Application of all this shall be by some Inferences of Truth, and Duty.
The Application of all this shall be by Some Inferences of Truth, and Duty.
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First, If length of Days, and a long continuance in the World be an honourable Priviledge and Blessing, what high and adoring Thoughts should we have of the Eternity of God, who is pleased to condescend to us, to be call'd the Ancient of Days; and who gloryeth in this, that he inhabiteth Eternity; unto whom a Thousand Years are but as one Day,First, If length of Days, and a long Continuance in the World be an honourable Privilege and Blessing, what high and adoring Thoughts should we have of the Eternity of God, who is pleased to condescend to us, to be called the Ancient of Days; and who Glorieth in this, that he Inhabiteth Eternity; unto whom a Thousand years Are but as one Day,
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yea but as yesterday when it is past; and as a Watch in the Night.
yea but as yesterday when it is past; and as a Watch in the Night.
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A Thousand Years are in God's sight, but as one Day. If then we suppose a Man as old as this World, born above Five Thousand Years ago, he would be, in God's Account,A Thousand years Are in God's sighed, but as one Day. If then we suppose a Man as old as this World, born above Five Thousand years ago, he would be, in God's Account,
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but as one born Five Days ago:
but as one born Five Days ago:
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And by this Computation, he that hath liv'd Sixty Two Years, hath liv'd but One and half;
And by this Computation, he that hath lived Sixty Two years, hath lived but One and half;
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and he that was born Forty Years since, is but as if he came now into the World this present Hour.
and he that was born Forty years since, is but as if he Come now into the World this present Hour.
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But there is a shorter Reckoning;
But there is a shorter Reckoning;
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for it is added, and as a Watch in the Night, which is the fourth part of Twelve Hours, or Three Hours.
for it is added, and as a Watch in the Night, which is the fourth part of Twelve Hours, or Three Hours.
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A Thousand Years are no more, in God's Account, than Three Hours; and by this Computation, he that dyes between Thirty and Forty Years old, is as if he had liv'd but Five or Six Minutes;A Thousand years Are no more, in God's Account, than Three Hours; and by this Computation, he that dies between Thirty and Forty years old, is as if he had lived but Five or Six Minutes;
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and he that dyes betwixt Sixty and Seventy, as if he liv'd but Twelve or Thirteen Minutes.
and he that dies betwixt Sixty and Seventy, as if he lived but Twelve or Thirteen Minutes.
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Such is the Proportion of Minutes in Three Hours compared to a Thousand Years.
Such is the Proportion of Minutes in Three Hours compared to a Thousand years.
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But the longest Age imaginable, compar'd with God's Eternity, is not so much as One Minute. For let a Man bring forth all the Numbers he can think of;
But the longest Age imaginable, compared with God's Eternity, is not so much as One Minute. For let a Man bring forth all the Numbers he can think of;
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let him heap Millions upon Millions; let him lay on Ten Thousand Millions one upon another;
let him heap Millions upon Millions; let him lay on Ten Thousand Millions one upon Another;
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they are all less than one Unit unto Eternity. One single Minute bears some Proportion with the greatest Number of Years, that can be reckoned:
they Are all less than one Unit unto Eternity. One single Minute bears Some Proportion with the greatest Number of years, that can be reckoned:
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But there's no Proportion between Finite and Infinite.
But there's no Proportion between Finite and Infinite.
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Take as many Millions of Years as you please, and add as many more to them, Ten Thousand Times over,
Take as many Millions of years as you please, and add as many more to them, Ten Thousand Times over,
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yet still they'll make but a Finite Number; whereas God's Duration is Infinite.
yet still They'll make but a Finite Number; whereas God's Duration is Infinite.
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With what humble Adoration should we think of the Almighty, Eternal God, who is from Everlasting to Everlasting.
With what humble Adoration should we think of the Almighty, Eternal God, who is from Everlasting to Everlasting.
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Secondly, If Old Age and Length of Days be a promised Blessing; how faulty is it for any to shorten their Days;Secondly, If Old Age and Length of Days be a promised Blessing; how faulty is it for any to shorten their Days;
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or not to use proper Means for prolonging their Lives.
or not to use proper Means for prolonging their Lives.
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And here such are to be reprov'd, who either by Luxury and Intemperance, or by Quarrelling and Duelling,
And Here such Are to be reproved, who either by Luxury and Intemperance, or by Quarreling and Duelling,
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or by Attempts of Self-Murder, out of Peevishness and Discontent; or any other way, do discover a Contempt of Life;
or by Attempts of Self-Murder, out of Peevishness and Discontent; or any other Way, do discover a Contempt of Life;
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or do not take care to preserve it.
or do not take care to preserve it.
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They consider not what a Blessing Life is, that will throw it away, and hasten their own Death.
They Consider not what a Blessing Life is, that will throw it away, and hasten their own Death.
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There are excellent Purposes for the Glory of God, and our own Good, to be served by this present Life,
There Are excellent Purposes for the Glory of God, and our own Good, to be served by this present Life,
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and therefore we must not foolishly part with it, till he who sent us into this World doth call us into the other.
and Therefore we must not foolishly part with it, till he who sent us into this World does call us into the other.
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And he that goes thither before he is sent for, hath no Reason to expect to be welcome there.
And he that Goes thither before he is sent for, hath no Reason to expect to be welcome there.
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He that will shorten his own Time by Wickedness, or Wilfulness, of any sort, he despiseth this Blessing in the Text;
He that will shorten his own Time by Wickedness, or Wilfulness, of any sort, he despises this Blessing in the Text;
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and exposeth himself to the Anger of God, and a terrible Reckoning beyond the Grave. You acknowledge that after Death follows Eternal Judgment;
and exposeth himself to the Anger of God, and a terrible Reckoning beyond the Grave. You acknowledge that After Death follows Eternal Judgement;
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whereas many of the Heathens reckon'd Annihilation was the hardest and worst of the Case. But Christian Religion hath brought Life and Immortality to light;
whereas many of the heathens reckoned Annihilation was the Hardest and worst of the Case. But Christian Religion hath brought Life and Immortality to Light;
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and the Scriptures tell us of future Punishments, as well as Rewards, which should make us value and improve this present Life;
and the Scriptures tell us of future Punishments, as well as Rewards, which should make us valve and improve this present Life;
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for how long soever it be, 'tis little enough to prepare for the Everlasting World. This I have already taken notice of, and so proceed to infer,
for how long soever it be, it's little enough to prepare for the Everlasting World. This I have already taken notice of, and so proceed to infer,
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Thirdly, That the Contempt of Old Age, which God hath promised as a Blessing, must needs be a Sin. I apprehend no Impropriety for one that is not very Old, to plead for the Honour of Old Age:Thirdly, That the Contempt of Old Age, which God hath promised as a Blessing, must needs be a Sin. I apprehend no Impropriety for one that is not very Old, to plead for the Honour of Old Age:
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'Tis but a piece of Justice to Humane Nature.
It's but a piece of justice to Humane Nature.
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And whoever in their Youth will divert themselves with the unavoidable Infirmities of the Aged, he does but laugh at himself before-hand,
And whoever in their Youth will divert themselves with the unavoidable Infirmities of the Aged, he does but laugh At himself beforehand,
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and expose his own future Condition.
and expose his own future Condition.
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It is well known, to the Honour of Old Age, that in almost all Countries, they of most Years have been thought fittest to preside in Counsels,
It is well known, to the Honour of Old Age, that in almost all Countries, they of most years have been Thought Fittest to preside in Counsels,
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and have the Direction in Publick Affairs: So that the very Name of Office and Authority is deriv'd from thence:
and have the Direction in Public Affairs: So that the very Name of Office and authority is derived from thence:
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Witness the Jewish Elders, the Spartan NONLATINALPHABET, the Roman Senate, and the Saxon Aldermen. Though, younger People were sometimes join'd in the Commission. Witness the Jewish Elders, the Spartan, the Roman Senate, and the Saxon Aldermen. Though, younger People were sometime joined in the Commission.
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The Reason is plain, Matters of Moment being to be managed with Conduct and Temper; the Aged have always stood fairest for such a Trust and Honour.
The Reason is plain, Matters of Moment being to be managed with Conduct and Temper; the Aged have always stood Fairest for such a Trust and Honour.
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And among several Nations, and particularly the Lacedemonians, and from them the Romans, they were honour'd as Fathers of their Country;
And among several nations, and particularly the Lacedaemonians, and from them the Romans, they were honoured as Father's of their Country;
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and reverenc'd almost as Gods. To honour Ancient People is join'd with worshipping the Gods in several Countries.
and reverenced almost as God's To honour Ancient People is joined with worshipping the God's in several Countries.
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Temporal Jurisdiction and Spiritual, the Magistracy and the Priesthood, for the most part have been appropriated to the Elder, as the Names for both, in almost all Languages, will evidence.
Temporal Jurisdiction and Spiritual, the Magistracy and the Priesthood, for the most part have been appropriated to the Elder, as the Names for both, in almost all Languages, will evidence.
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And therefore whatever Alterations there may seem to be in Elder Persons, by reason of their Age, that may any ways expose them to Contempt;
And Therefore whatever Alterations there may seem to be in Elder Persons, by reason of their Age, that may any ways expose them to Contempt;
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if they are such, who have had Great and Useful Imployments in the World;
if they Are such, who have had Great and Useful Employments in the World;
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their very Infirmities are to be attributed to their Generous and Profitable Labours, and look'd upon as Honourable Sears:
their very Infirmities Are to be attributed to their Generous and Profitable Labours, and looked upon as Honourable Sears:
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They having spent themselves in the Service of Christ, and the Souls of Men; or in the Service of their King and Country:
They having spent themselves in the Service of christ, and the Souls of Men; or in the Service of their King and Country:
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and so the very Decays of Nature, in such Persons, should rather move Respect than Pity.
and so the very Decays of Nature, in such Persons, should rather move Respect than Pity.
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God hath commanded us to honour Old Age, Lev. 19.32.
God hath commanded us to honour Old Age, Lev. 19.32.
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Thou shalt rise up before the Hoary Head, and honour the Face of the Old Man, and fear thy God; I am the Lord. Thou shalt rise up before the Hoary Head, and honour the Face of the Old Man, and Fear thy God; I am the Lord.
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It is injoyn'd as an Instance of the Fear of God.
It is enjoined as an Instance of the fear of God.
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So that the Contempt of Old Age is not only Rudeness, and Incivility, but Irreligion; not only shews the want of good Manners, but it is Profaneness.
So that the Contempt of Old Age is not only Rudeness, and Incivility, but Irreligion; not only shows the want of good Manners, but it is Profaneness.
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Rebuke not an Elder, or Ancient Person, but intreat him as a Father. 1 Tim. 5.1, 2. Likewise you Younger submit your selves to the Elder. 1 Pet. 5.5. Especially Children to Parents:Rebuke not an Elder, or Ancient Person, but entreat him as a Father. 1 Tim. 5.1, 2. Likewise you Younger submit your selves to the Elder. 1 Pet. 5.5. Especially Children to Parents:
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You know the Punishment of Disobedient Children. Prov. 21.18. If a Magistrate neglected his Duty;
You know the Punishment of Disobedient Children. Curae 21.18. If a Magistrate neglected his Duty;
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the Ravens of the Valley shall pluck out his Eyes, and the young Eagles shall eat them. the Ravens of the Valley shall pluck out his Eyes, and the young Eagles shall eat them.
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As to Parents, the Obligation is manifold not to despise their Age; but reverence and honour them; to advise with them;
As to Parents, the Obligation is manifold not to despise their Age; but Reverence and honour them; to Advice with them;
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to hearken to them, and be guided by them; especially in the great Turns of Life. Prov. 23.2. Hearken to thy Father that begat thee, and despise not thy Mother when she is old.
to harken to them, and be guided by them; especially in the great Turns of Life. Curae 23.2. Harken to thy Father that begat thee, and despise not thy Mother when she is old.
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Because the Mother is more likely to be slighted than the Father; God commands the Honour and Fear of the Mother first. Lev. 19.3.
Because the Mother is more likely to be slighted than the Father; God commands the Honour and fear of the Mother First. Lev. 19.3.
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Ye shall fear every Man his Mother, and his Father, &c. And here may be considered, what is certainly confirmed by Experience, in very many Instances:You shall Fear every Man his Mother, and his Father, etc. And Here may be considered, what is Certainly confirmed by Experience, in very many Instances:
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That when God makes any Breach in a Family, by the Death of a Parent,
That when God makes any Breach in a Family, by the Death of a Parent,
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whether Father or Mother, there are hardly any Children, though never so Respectful, Affectionate, and Dutiful to the Deceased,
whither Father or Mother, there Are hardly any Children, though never so Respectful, Affectionate, and Dutiful to the Deceased,
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but have many a serious Thought upon their Decease;
but have many a serious Thought upon their Decease;
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Oh were my Honour'd and Dear Parent now alive, I think I should express my Duty and Affection, in this and the other Instance, more and better than I did:
O were my Honoured and Dear Parent now alive, I think I should express my Duty and Affection, in this and the other Instance, more and better than I did:
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Even they who did observe the Fifth Commandment, so as to be accepted with God, and with their Parents, yet, after their Death, will have some such Thoughts.
Even they who did observe the Fifth Commandment, so as to be accepted with God, and with their Parents, yet, After their Death, will have Some such Thoughts.
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There is doubtless more of Religion, in the good Carriage of Children toward their Parents, than is commonly believed;
There is doubtless more of Religion, in the good Carriage of Children towards their Parents, than is commonly believed;
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especially in their declining Years. Reverence and Respect is due to them for their Age, if they were not our Parents.
especially in their declining years. reverence and Respect is due to them for their Age, if they were not our Parents.
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'Tis a very ill Symptom upon any Nation, when Children behave themselves proudly against the Ancient;
It's a very ill symptom upon any nation, when Children behave themselves proudly against the Ancient;
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and the Base against the Honourable . Isa. 24.2. and the Base against the Honourable. Isaiah 24.2.
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And considering how soon they are to remove out of this World, to take their final leave,
And considering how soon they Are to remove out of this World, to take their final leave,
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and imbark for a Foreign Country, 'tis but a piece of common Justice to our departing Friends, 'tis no more than is due to their Condition;
and imbark for a Foreign Country, it's but a piece of Common justice to our departing Friends, it's no more than is due to their Condition;
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to shew them Respect and Affection at last; to signifie we are loath to lose them;
to show them Respect and Affection At last; to signify we Are loath to loose them;
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and that we wish them Happy in their Removal. Secondly, Let me apply this for Exhortation to Younger, and to Elder Persons.
and that we wish them Happy in their Removal. Secondly, Let me apply this for Exhortation to Younger, and to Elder Persons.
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First to Youth, in Three Things.
First to Youth, in Three Things.
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First, Do not count upon it with any Certainty, that you shall live to be Old. How few comparatively do out-live Thirty? And whether you are call'd away in Youth or Riper Years, there is a Blessed or Miserable Eternity to follow.First, Do not count upon it with any Certainty, that you shall live to be Old. How few comparatively do outlive Thirty? And whither you Are called away in Youth or Riper years, there is a Blessed or Miserable Eternity to follow.
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O that it were consider'd, and believ'd, you shall not dye the sooner, by being ready and prepared to dye while you are Young.
O that it were considered, and believed, you shall not die the sooner, by being ready and prepared to die while you Are Young.
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And as it will not hasten your Death, so neither will it spoil the Pleasure and Comfort of your present Life;
And as it will not hasten your Death, so neither will it spoil the Pleasure and Comfort of your present Life;
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but every way contribute to it.
but every Way contribute to it.
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But how little ground have you to expect to live to be very Old, when so many dye suddenly,
But how little ground have you to expect to live to be very Old, when so many die suddenly,
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and so many dye Younger than you: And you know there is no Opportunity beyond the Grave, of making Peace with Heaven,
and so many die Younger than you: And you know there is no Opportunity beyond the Grave, of making Peace with Heaven,
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if you dye in your Sins. Your Work is great, and you cannot begin too soon:
if you die in your Sins. Your Work is great, and you cannot begin too soon:
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you may not live to that time, unto which you adjourn your good Purposes.
you may not live to that time, unto which you adjourn your good Purposes.
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It is the Devil's great Artifice to cheat Men of the present Season, by the Promise and Expectation of future Time.
It is the Devil's great Artifice to cheat Men of the present Season, by the Promise and Expectation of future Time.
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We are not certain whether God will try us with another Day; or if we trifle now, whether he will then vouchsafe his Grace;
We Are not certain whither God will try us with Another Day; or if we trifle now, whither he will then vouchsafe his Grace;
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therefore now while it is called to Day, hear the Voice of God, Remember thy Creator, and work out thy Salvation.
Therefore now while it is called to Day, hear the Voice of God, remember thy Creator, and work out thy Salvation.
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How many of your Acquaintance have dyed Younger than you, who were as likely to live,
How many of your Acquaintance have died Younger than you, who were as likely to live,
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and more so? You think you have a great while to come, Thirty, Forty, Fifty Years;
and more so? You think you have a great while to come, Thirty, Forty, Fifty years;
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this seems at a mighty distance;
this seems At a mighty distance;
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though they who have liv'd so long, when it is gone, say it is past as yesterday, they can't tell how.
though they who have lived so long, when it is gone, say it is past as yesterday, they can't tell how.
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A Week to come seems longer than a Year that's past. But think seriously, how many more have dyed, before they have arriv'd to your Age,
A Week to come seems longer than a Year that's past. But think seriously, how many more have died, before they have arrived to your Age,
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than ever did attain to it.
than ever did attain to it.
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And how unreasonable is it, to desire to dye of Old Age, and of the Decay of Natural Strength, considering that is a kind of Death, of all others the most rare.
And how unreasonable is it, to desire to die of Old Age, and of the Decay of Natural Strength, considering that is a kind of Death, of all Others the most rare.
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If that be most Natural that is most common, to dye of Old Age is a Death rare, singular,
If that be most Natural that is most Common, to die of Old Age is a Death rare, singular,
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and extraordinary, and so less Natural, than any other of the numberless ways of dying, and the less to be expected.
and extraordinary, and so less Natural, than any other of the numberless ways of dying, and the less to be expected.
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'Tis not always true, that the fewer Days and Years a Man has past, the more he has to come.
It's not always true, that the fewer Days and years a Man has passed, the more he has to come.
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A new built House may fall, when an old one stands. Therefore count not upon a long Life, but begin presently to prepare to dye.
A new built House may fallen, when an old one Stands. Therefore count not upon a long Life, but begin presently to prepare to die.
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God may call thee forth to that War, from which there is no Discharge, without giving thee an Hours Warning.
God may call thee forth to that War, from which there is no Discharge, without giving thee an Hours Warning.
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You know not what shall be on the morrow. Jam. 4.14. Listen not to those, while you are Young, who would perswade you to put off your Repentance to a further time:You know not what shall be on the morrow. Jam. 4.14. Listen not to those, while you Are Young, who would persuade you to put off your Repentance to a further time:
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Who will tell you, you are in the heat and flower of your Youth, and should now (if ever) indulge your selves:
Who will tell you, you Are in the heat and flower of your Youth, and should now (if ever) indulge your selves:
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That Religion is a melancholly thing, and you'll have time enough for it hereafter.
That Religion is a melancholy thing, and You'll have time enough for it hereafter.
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But who would defer his Repentance till hereafter, that doth not know but he may dye to Night? Who would put it off to Old Age,
But who would defer his Repentance till hereafter, that does not know but he may die to Night? Who would put it off to Old Age,
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when 'tis so uncertain whether he shall not dye Young? Ludovicus Capellus tells us of one of the Rabbins, that when one of his Disciples came to him, to know what was the fittest Time to repent in;
when it's so uncertain whither he shall not die Young? Louis Capellus tells us of one of the Rabbis, that when one of his Disciples Come to him, to know what was the Fittest Time to Repent in;
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He answer'd, One Day before his Death; meaning, Presently: Because the youngest have no Assurance of another Day.
He answered, One Day before his Death; meaning, Presently: Because the youngest have no Assurance of Another Day.
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Secondly, Take Care in Youth to lay a good Foundation for Old Age, by being such who may apply the Promises of long Life,Secondly, Take Care in Youth to lay a good Foundation for Old Age, by being such who may apply the Promises of long Life,
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unto whom they are like to be made good.
unto whom they Are like to be made good.
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There's nothing but serious Religion betimes, can bring you to a healthful and comfortable Old Age.
There's nothing but serious Religion betimes, can bring you to a healthful and comfortable Old Age.
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This would tend to promote and preserve your Health, as well as Interest you in the favourable Protection and Providence of God.
This would tend to promote and preserve your Health, as well as Interest you in the favourable Protection and Providence of God.
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Serious Godliness is a Friend to the Health of our Bodies, and the Chearfulness and Content of our Minds;
Serious Godliness is a Friend to the Health of our Bodies, and the Cheerfulness and Content of our Minds;
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and not to obey God, is ordinarily to neglect our present Interest, as well as our Eternal Salvation.
and not to obey God, is ordinarily to neglect our present Interest, as well as our Eternal Salvation.
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To fear the Lord, and depart from Evil, is Health to the Navel, and Marrow to the Bones.
To Fear the Lord, and depart from Evil, is Health to the Navel, and Marrow to the Bones.
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To how many Lusts and Vices is an untimely Death threatned? And of how many is it a Natural and Ordinary Consequence? There are Promises of long Life made to such as are Just in their Dealings, and Charitable to the Poor;
To how many Lustiest and Vices is an untimely Death threatened? And of how many is it a Natural and Ordinary Consequence? There Are Promises of long Life made to such as Are Just in their Dealings, and Charitable to the Poor;
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to such who are Meek and Patient, who trust in God, and do all the Good they can in the World.
to such who Are Meek and Patient, who trust in God, and do all the Good they can in the World.
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But for Sensual Men, they dig their own Grave by their Vices: They pour in Wine and strong Drink, and let out Life:
But for Sensual Men, they dig their own Grave by their Vices: They pour in Wine and strong Drink, and let out Life:
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They strangle themselves with their Intemperance, and hasten the Infirmities of Old Age by the Excesses of Youth.
They strangle themselves with their Intemperance, and hasten the Infirmities of Old Age by the Excesses of Youth.
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He who would have his Health hold out, must live Regularly, and not too fast.
He who would have his Health hold out, must live Regularly, and not too fast.
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He that will indulge Youthful Lusts, will corrupt his Blood, and weaken his Constitution, and give Death opportunity to enter:
He that will indulge Youthful Lustiest, will corrupt his Blood, and weaken his Constitution, and give Death opportunity to enter:
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And if he live, shall possess the Sins of his Youth;
And if he live, shall possess the Sins of his Youth;
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his Bones shall be filled with them, they must lye down with him in the Dust. Job 20.11.
his Bones shall be filled with them, they must lie down with him in the Dust. Job 20.11.
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What painful Methods will Men submit to for the Preservation of Life? Skin for Skin,
What painful Methods will Men submit to for the Preservation of Life? Skin for Skin,
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and all that a Man hath will he give for his Life.
and all that a Man hath will he give for his Life.
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But he that loveth Life, and desireth many Days, and to see Good, let him fear God, and keep his Commandments;
But he that loves Life, and Desires many Days, and to see Good, let him Fear God, and keep his commandments;
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for after all the endeavours used to keep off Death, and prolong Life, there's none like remembring our Creator in the Days of our Youth.
for After all the endeavours used to keep off Death, and prolong Life, there's none like remembering our Creator in the Days of our Youth.
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And 'tis not only for Murder, and Adultery, and the vilest Impurities, that God threatens an untimely Death;
And it's not only for Murder, and Adultery, and the Vilest Impurities, that God threatens an untimely Death;
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but for Disobedience to Parents, for Covetousness, Oppression, Injustice, and Worldlyness. Jer. 17.11. As the Patridge sitteth on Eggs, and hatcheth them not:
but for Disobedience to Parents, for Covetousness, Oppression, Injustice, and Worldliness. Jer. 17.11. As the Patridge Sitteth on Eggs, and hatcheth them not:
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so he that getteth Riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his Days,
so he that gets Riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his Days,
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and at his end shall be a Fool. Prov. 28.16. He that hateth Covetousness shall prolong his Days. and At his end shall be a Fool. Curae 28.16. He that hates Covetousness shall prolong his Days.
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'Twere easie to inlarge on this Head.
'Twere easy to enlarge on this Head.
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Let me only add that yet such as are Religious in their Youth, should not be over desirous of living very long:
Let me only add that yet such as Are Religious in their Youth, should not be over desirous of living very long:
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For though it is a Blessing as hath been prov'd, when join'd with Piety:
For though it is a Blessing as hath been proved, when joined with Piety:
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and if God think fit, that we may live to be Instrumental to God's Glory, the Good of others, and our own Benefit;
and if God think fit, that we may live to be Instrumental to God's Glory, the Good of Others, and our own Benefit;
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yet if we consider our Enemies, and our Temptations, and our own Corruptions, the odds is on the other side:
yet if we Consider our Enemies, and our Temptations, and our own Corruptions, the odds is on the other side:
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Blessed are the Dead, who dye in the Lord, tho' in their Youth.
Blessed Are the Dead, who die in the Lord, though in their Youth.
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Thirdly, If you should live to Old Age, and feel the Infirmities of it, you will not be able to bear up then, without living well now. Nothing but the Comforts of a good Conscience, will be able to support you,Thirdly, If you should live to Old Age, and feel the Infirmities of it, you will not be able to bear up then, without living well now. Nothing but the Comforts of a good Conscience, will be able to support you,
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when the Evil Days shall come, wherein you shall have no Pleasure; as 'tis describ'd at large Eccl. 12. which I thought to have Paraphras'd, and Explain'd,
when the Evil Days shall come, wherein you shall have no Pleasure; as it's described At large Ecclesiastes 12. which I Thought to have Paraphrased, and Explained,
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but 'tis well done by many, in several Books easie to be consulted.
but it's well done by many, in several Books easy to be consulted.
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Your Sun and Light, and Moon and Stars, will grow dark, and the Clouds return after the Rain;
Your Sun and Light, and Moon and Stars, will grow dark, and the Clouds return After the Rain;
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one Infirmity following another, as a sign of approaching Night;
one Infirmity following Another, as a Signen of approaching Night;
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as a warning that the Grave is ready for you, and you should be for it.
as a warning that the Grave is ready for you, and you should be for it.
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You may reasonably expect, that the time will come, when you shall complain of darkness of Mind,
You may reasonably expect, that the time will come, when you shall complain of darkness of Mind,
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and dry Affections, dull Senses, and faulty Memories;
and dry Affections, dull Senses, and faulty Memories;
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your Eyes dim, your Ears heavy, your Limbs feeble, and Feet lame, your Joints benumb'd, &c. You cannot ordinarily think of meeting a great Old Age, without some of these Inconveniencies:
your Eyes dim, your Ears heavy, your Limbs feeble, and Feet lame, your Joints benumbed, etc. You cannot ordinarily think of meeting a great Old Age, without Some of these Inconveniences:
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Though by a peculiar Providence, some are in a great measure exempted from them.
Though by a peculiar Providence, Some Are in a great measure exempted from them.
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Now consider, what can support and comfort you in this Condition, but the Sense of God's Favour,
Now Consider, what can support and Comfort you in this Condition, but the Sense of God's Favour,
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and the Testimony of a good Conscience, and Reflections on a well-spent Life? To look back,
and the Testimony of a good Conscience, and Reflections on a well-spent Life? To look back,
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how you have imploy'd your Time? What Good you have done in the World? What Provision you have made for Eternity? What Care you have taken for your Souls? These Questions well answer'd, will be a great Support in Old Age;
how you have employed your Time? What Good you have done in the World? What Provision you have made for Eternity? What Care you have taken for your Souls? These Questions well answered, will be a great Support in Old Age;
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and keep off much of the Weight of it; and make many Years sit more easily upon you.
and keep off much of the Weight of it; and make many years fit more Easily upon you.
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'Tis true, a good Conscience will not make a Man Immortal;
It's true, a good Conscience will not make a Man Immortal;
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but the Quiet of our Minds and Spirits, will contribute much to the Strength of our Bodies,
but the Quiet of our Minds and Spirits, will contribute much to the Strength of our Bodies,
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and inable us to bear the Infirmities of Old Age, and slide into the Grave more gently.
and inable us to bear the Infirmities of Old Age, and slide into the Grave more gently.
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But above all, it will give you Hope of finding Favour with God in another World;
But above all, it will give you Hope of finding Favour with God in Another World;
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and that being satisfied with long Life, God will shew you his Eternal Salvation.
and that being satisfied with long Life, God will show you his Eternal Salvation.
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And so I come to speak a few words to the See more largely, the Duty of the Aged, very well explain'd,
And so I come to speak a few words to the See more largely, the Duty of the Aged, very well explained,
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and urg'd by Mr. Steel, in his Discourse of Old Age, 8o. 1688. Aged. and urged by Mr. Steel, in his Discourse of Old Age, 8o. 1688. Aged.
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First, Unto such who have liv'd a great many Years in the World, and are yet unfit to dye;First, Unto such who have lived a great many years in the World, and Are yet unfit to die;
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who by reason of Ignorance, Impenitence, and a Wicked Life, are altogether unprepared to leave this World;
who by reason of Ignorance, Impenitence, and a Wicked Life, Are altogether unprepared to leave this World;
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having nothing but a miserable Portion to expect in the next. You lose the Crown, and Glory of Old Age;
having nothing but a miserable Portion to expect in the next. You loose the Crown, and Glory of Old Age;
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you are the old Servants of the Devil, and Slaves of Sin; you have long treasur'd up Wrath against the Day of Wrath;
you Are the old Servants of the devil, and Slaves of since; you have long treasured up Wrath against the Day of Wrath;
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and are going shortly to receive your Wages; even double Condemnation.
and Are going shortly to receive your Wages; even double Condemnation.
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How many Years time have you misimploy'd, that you are now to reckon for? What a shameful Bill may be made of the Expence of so long a time of Tryal,
How many years time have you misemployed, that you Are now to reckon for? What a shameful Bill may be made of the Expense of so long a time of Trial,
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and of all the Talents you have had? How can you look back without Amazement and Horrour? Your lost Hours can never be recall'd, you must Repent speedily,
and of all the Talents you have had? How can you look back without Amazement and Horror? Your lost Hours can never be Recalled, you must repent speedily,
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or you are undone for ever. There is but a step between you and Death; between you and Hell.
or you Are undone for ever. There is but a step between you and Death; between you and Hell.
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Oh how near do you stand to the Judgment of God? A young Sinner may perish shortly, and he may not;
O how near do you stand to the Judgement of God? A young Sinner may perish shortly, and he may not;
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for God may spare him, and give him Time and Space, and Grace to Repent: But you must be gone;
for God may spare him, and give him Time and Molle, and Grace to repent: But you must be gone;
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there are but a few Sands in your Glass; but a little Oyl in your Lamp, to preserve the Flame:
there Are but a few Sands in your Glass; but a little Oil in your Lamp, to preserve the Flame:
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Your active Time is gone, and yet your great Concern, and main Business for the Everlasting World, is now to begin.
Your active Time is gone, and yet your great Concern, and main Business for the Everlasting World, is now to begin.
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We read of old Adulterers, as an Agravation of their Sin. Ezek. 23.43.
We read of old Adulterers, as an Aggravation of their Sin. Ezekiel 23.43.
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And the Prophet Jeremy saith, I am full of the Fury of the Lord, I will pour it forth upon the Aged,
And the Prophet Jeremiah Says, I am full of the Fury of the Lord, I will pour it forth upon the Aged,
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and him that's full of Days. Jer. 6.11.and him that's full of Days. Jer. 6.11.
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Let us consider the sad Circumstances of those Persons, who wax old in Wickedness and Irreligion,
Let us Consider the sad circumstances of those Persons, who wax old in Wickedness and Irreligion,
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and Contempt of God, how dead and disinclin'd their Spirits are to God, and Spiritual Matters;
and Contempt of God, how dead and disinclined their Spirits Are to God, and Spiritual Matters;
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how every Day more unwilling to Repent; how they are hardened by a long Impunity;
how every Day more unwilling to repent; how they Are hardened by a long Impunity;
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finding, that though they have sinned for Twenty or Thirty Years or more, they are well still,
finding, that though they have sinned for Twenty or Thirty years or more, they Are well still,
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and all the Preachers Sermons but harmless Thunder: We shall find that they still grow worse and worse.
and all the Preachers Sermons but harmless Thunder: We shall find that they still grow Worse and Worse.
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Be sure they that defer their Repentance to Old Age, their Repentance comes off the harder;
Be sure they that defer their Repentance to Old Age, their Repentance comes off the harder;
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their Zeal is less, their Love is weak, and so is every thing they do.
their Zeal is less, their Love is weak, and so is every thing they do.
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But though, there be less Hope of such, who have been all their Days under the Preaching of the Gospel,
But though, there be less Hope of such, who have been all their Days under the Preaching of the Gospel,
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and not converted, till they are old, yet we can't limit the Grace of God: We dare not say their Case is hopeless.
and not converted, till they Are old, yet we can't limit the Grace of God: We Dare not say their Case is hopeless.
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He that quickens the Dead, and raised Lazarus out of his Grave, can breathe on those dry Bones, and make them live.
He that quickens the Dead, and raised Lazarus out of his Grave, can breathe on those dry Bones, and make them live.
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The Penitent Thief proves a late Repentance possible to be true.
The Penitent Thief Proves a late Repentance possible to be true.
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I grant, except a Man be born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;
I grant, except a Man be born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;
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but say not therefore, How can a Man be born again when he is Old:
but say not Therefore, How can a Man be born again when he is Old:
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For, He that of Stones can raise up Children to Abraham, can sanctifie and renew an old Sinner,
For, He that of Stones can raise up Children to Abraham, can sanctify and renew an old Sinner,
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and make him a real Saint. Let such therefore awake, and bethink themselves, and seek his Grace.
and make him a real Saint. Let such Therefore awake, and bethink themselves, and seek his Grace.
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How many Years hath God waited on you? How many Mercies, how many Afflictions,
How many years hath God waited on you? How many mercies, how many Afflictions,
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how many Warnings have you had? How many Calls by his Word, Providence, and Spirit? And now you are in view of the Grave, stooping to it; Death begins to seize you;
how many Warnings have you had? How many Calls by his Word, Providence, and Spirit? And now you Are in view of the Grave, stooping to it; Death begins to seize you;
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it hath seized some Parts of you already; it is manifest in your Eyes, in your Ears, Hands, and Legs;
it hath seized Some Parts of you already; it is manifest in your Eyes, in your Ears, Hands, and Legs;
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you can't see without Art, or hear without Difficulty, or walk without Pain;
you can't see without Art, or hear without Difficulty, or walk without Pain;
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you can't look into a Glass, but you may see something of the Pourtraicture of Death in your Face,
you can't look into a Glass, but you may see something of the Portraiture of Death in your Face,
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if you can see at all.
if you can see At all.
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You are filled with Wrinkles, which is a witness against you, and your Leanness rising up in you, bears witness to the Face. Job 16.8. O think how near you are your Journeys-end, and lose not one Minute longer!You Are filled with Wrinkles, which is a witness against you, and your Leanness rising up in you, bears witness to the Face. Job 16.8. O think how near you Are your Journey's-end, and loose not one Minute longer!
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You are on the brink of Perdition, and therefore should speedily escape: Every Hour you delay, you'll be more unfit and indisposed:
You Are on the brink of Perdition, and Therefore should speedily escape: Every Hour you Delay, You'll be more unfit and indisposed:
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So much of your Time, Parts and Strength is gone already, you should use the remainder to the best Advantage.
So much of your Time, Parts and Strength is gone already, you should use the remainder to the best Advantage.
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You have seen by your own Experience the Vanity of all Worldly Things, and the Misery of a wicked Course,
You have seen by your own Experience the Vanity of all Worldly Things, and the Misery of a wicked Course,
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and may have many Things to help your Seriousness in this Age. You have no other Imployment proper for you, but to be preparing for Death;
and may have many Things to help your Seriousness in this Age. You have no other Employment proper for you, but to be preparing for Death;
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to be bidding adieu to the World; to be casting up your Accounts;
to be bidding adieu to the World; to be casting up your Accounts;
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to be fitting to abide in that State for ever, into which you are next to pass.
to be fitting to abide in that State for ever, into which you Are next to pass.
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Therefore awake, and give all Diligence.
Therefore awake, and give all Diligence.
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Certainly we can never set about this Work too soon; but let none think 'tis too late to begin to be devoted to God, and live to him.
Certainly we can never Set about this Work too soon; but let none think it's too late to begin to be devoted to God, and live to him.
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It is always the best thing we can do; and therefore we should at any time endeavour it;
It is always the best thing we can do; and Therefore we should At any time endeavour it;
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and there are special Reasons for it in every Age.
and there Are special Reasons for it in every Age.
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It is seasonable for the Youngest, but 'tis absolutely necessary for the Aged, to make all the haste possible.
It is seasonable for the Youngest, but it's absolutely necessary for the Aged, to make all the haste possible.
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Secondly, To you my Fathers, who are old Disciples, whose Hoary Head is found in the way of Righteousness, who have served the Lord from your Youth;Secondly, To you my Father's, who Are old Disciples, whose Hoary Head is found in the Way of Righteousness, who have served the Lord from your Youth;
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Let me recommend a few Things. First, Think how near you are to the Grave. You have but one Remove more to make, till you get thither: Your Warfare is almost accomplished.
Let me recommend a few Things. First, Think how near you Are to the Grave. You have but one Remove more to make, till you get thither: Your Warfare is almost accomplished.
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O be not strangers to the Thoughts of Death, thereby to quicken your Actual Preparation! Improve every Providence to that End, especially every Breach in your own Families by Death;
O be not Strangers to the Thoughts of Death, thereby to quicken your Actual Preparation! Improve every Providence to that End, especially every Breach in your own Families by Death;
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Particularly, as in the present Case of Him, who, though the deepest Mourner, does not mourn alone.
Particularly, as in the present Case of Him, who, though the Deepest Mourner, does not mourn alone.
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When the Companion of your Life is gone before, with whom you have pleasantly, comfortably, and usefully convers'd for so many Years:
When the Companion of your Life is gone before, with whom you have pleasantly, comfortably, and usefully conversed for so many years:
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Who was the Instrument of so much of God's Mercy to you, with whom you have worshiped God so often in Publick and Private, pray'd together, wept together,
Who was the Instrument of so much of God's Mercy to you, with whom you have worshipped God so often in Public and Private, prayed together, wept together,
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and sang the Praises of God together, and mourn'd together under Difficulties and Tryals, and help'd to bear one another's Burthens, &c. God calls aloud to you for serious Preparation to follow, that you may be both ready and willing.
and sang the Praises of God together, and mourned together under Difficulties and Trials, and helped to bear one another's Burdens, etc. God calls aloud to you for serious Preparation to follow, that you may be both ready and willing.
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Secondly, Look back on your past Lives, and consider the many Instances of the Care, Wisdom, Faithfulness,Secondly, Look back on your past Lives, and Consider the many Instances of the Care, Wisdom, Faithfulness,
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and Goodness of God, to strengthen your Faith for the last Scene of your Life. Reflect humbly upon the Time you have lost;
and goodness of God, to strengthen your Faith for the last Scene of your Life. Reflect humbly upon the Time you have lost;
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how much more Good you might have done; how many of your Talents you might have better improv'd;
how much more Good you might have done; how many of your Talents you might have better improved;
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how many Errors and Follies you have committed, and beg of God to forgive the Sins of your Youth:
how many Errors and Follies you have committed, and beg of God to forgive the Sins of your Youth:
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And yet look back with Thankfulness to God, that 'tis no worse; that Goodness and Mercy hath followed you all your Days.
And yet look back with Thankfulness to God, that it's not Worse; that goodness and Mercy hath followed you all your Days.
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Can you not say, Thou hast been my God from my Mothers Womb; my Praise shall be continually of thee:
Can you not say, Thou hast been my God from my Mother's Womb; my Praise shall be continually of thee:
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Thou hast been the Guide of my Youth, and the Stay of my Riper Years: Thou hast been my Dwellingplace in all Generations:
Thou hast been the Guide of my Youth, and the Stay of my Riper years: Thou hast been my Dwelling place in all Generations:
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Thou hast furnish'd me with Opportunities of doing and receiving Good:
Thou hast furnished me with Opportunities of doing and receiving Good:
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Thou hast built up my House, and made it to grow, when thou pullest down others:
Thou hast built up my House, and made it to grow, when thou pullest down Others:
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Thou hast been my Shield, Refuge, and Hiding-Place in Times of Danger; when Thousands have fallen on the righthand, and on the left:
Thou hast been my Shield, Refuge, and Hiding-Place in Times of Danger; when Thousands have fallen on the Right hand, and on the left:
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Thou hast been with me and mine Abroad and at Home, by Sea and Land, in one Country and another;
Thou hast been with me and mine Abroad and At Home, by Sea and Land, in one Country and Another;
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and compassed me about with thy Salvation.
and compassed me about with thy Salvation.
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How many Personal, how many Relative Blessings? How many Temporal, how many Spiritual Mercies, have I had? How many Useful, Excellent, Exemplary Christians, (Ministers and Magistrates,) have I follow'd to the Grave;
How many Personal, how many Relative Blessings? How many Temporal, how many Spiritual mercies, have I had? How many Useful, Excellent, Exemplary Christians, (Ministers and Magistrates,) have I followed to the Grave;
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and seen their Bodies laid in the Dust? And yet God has spar'd and preserv'd me unto Old Age, that I might be more ripe for Heaven:
and seen their Bodies laid in the Dust? And yet God has spared and preserved me unto Old Age, that I might be more ripe for Heaven:
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And Oh that this may be the Fruit of all, that I may be so!
And O that this may be the Fruit of all, that I may be so!
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And with the Consideration of what God has done for you, you old Disciples should acquaint others that are younger, with what you your selves have found,
And with the Consideration of what God has done for you, you old Disciples should acquaint Others that Are younger, with what you your selves have found,
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and what their Children, and Childrens Children, will find to be true, as to Religious and Civil Prudence.
and what their Children, and Children's Children, will find to be true, as to Religious and Civil Prudence.
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In this especially, Days should speak, and multitudes of Years teach Knowledge. Job 33.9. Admonish them to remember their Creator in the Days of their Youth;
In this especially, Days should speak, and Multitudes of years teach Knowledge. Job 33.9. Admonish them to Remember their Creator in the Days of their Youth;
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charge them to be followers of you, so far as you have been followers of Christ, in hopes that among all your Children,
charge them to be followers of you, so Far as you have been followers of christ, in hope's that among all your Children,
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or Grand-Children, there may not be one Son of Perdition, nor one Daughter of Belial. Thus David; Come ye Children hearken unto me, I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Psal. 34.11.
or Grand-Children, there may not be one Son of Perdition, nor one Daughter of Belial. Thus David; Come you Children harken unto me, I will teach you the Fear of the Lord. Psalm 34.11.
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Thus Solomon at large, Prov. 4.1, 2. Hear ye Children the Instruction of a Father, and attend to know Understanding.
Thus Solomon At large, Curae 4.1, 2. Hear you Children the Instruction of a Father, and attend to know Understanding.
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Thus Timothy 's Mother and Grand-Mother taught him.
Thus Timothy is Mother and Grand-Mother taught him.
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Tell them of the Snares of Satan, of the Deceitfulness of Sin, of the certain Disappointment,
Tell them of the Snares of Satan, of the Deceitfulness of since, of the certain Disappointment,
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if we expect much from the World; tho' it may be they will hardly now believe it.
if we expect much from the World; though it may be they will hardly now believe it.
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Thirdly, Let the last part of your Lives abound in the Fruits of Righteousness; and be much imploy'd in serious Devotion.Thirdly, Let the last part of your Lives abound in the Fruits of Righteousness; and be much employed in serious Devotion.
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Let more Time be spent in Prayer and Meditation, and secret Converse with God.
Let more Time be spent in Prayer and Meditation, and secret Converse with God.
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In what a Frame doth the Psalmist speak when he was Old. Psal. 71.17, 18. O God, thou hast taught me from my Youth;
In what a Frame does the Psalmist speak when he was Old. Psalm 71.17, 18. Oh God, thou hast taught me from my Youth;
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and hitherto have I declared thy wonderous Works. Now also when I am Old and Grey Headed, O God, forsake me not;
and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous Works. Now also when I am Old and Gray Headed, Oh God, forsake me not;
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until I have shewed thy Strength unto this Generation, and thy Power to every one that is to come. until I have showed thy Strength unto this Generation, and thy Power to every one that is to come.
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Though in the Morning we must sow our Seed, yet in the Evening, we must not with-hold our hand, we know not which shall prosper most.
Though in the Morning we must sow our Seed, yet in the Evening, we must not withhold our hand, we know not which shall prosper most.
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Whether you may not please and honour God in your Old Age, by suitable Fruits of Righteousness,
Whither you may not please and honour God in your Old Age, by suitable Fruits of Righteousness,
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as much as ever heretofore in your Younger Years.
as much as ever heretofore in your Younger years.
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I have lost a world of time, said the Learned Salmasius on his Death-Bed, if I had One Year longer, I would spend it in reading David 's Psalms, and Paul 's Epistles. I repent of all my Life, said another on his Death-Bed, but that part I have spent in Communion with God, and in doing Good. I have lost a world of time, said the Learned salmasius on his Death-Bed, if I had One Year longer, I would spend it in reading David is Psalms, and Paul is Epistles. I Repent of all my Life, said Another on his Death-Bed, but that part I have spent in Communion with God, and in doing Good.
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O Pray much for your selves, and for your Children, and for Theirs after them, that none of them may be lost;
O Pray much for your selves, and for your Children, and for Theirs After them, that none of them may be lost;
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that none of them may dishonour their Parentage, blemish their Family, break the Fetters of their Education,
that none of them may dishonour their Parentage, blemish their Family, break the Fetters of their Education,
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and cast off their Fathers God, and their Mothers God. Methinks 'tis a Pleasant and Comfortable Passage, Heb. 11.9.
and cast off their Father's God, and their Mother's God. Methinks it's a Pleasant and Comfortable Passage, Hebrew 11.9.
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That Abraham dwelt in Tents with Isaac and Jacob: (That is, they all did so,
That Abraham dwelled in Tents with Isaac and Jacob: (That is, they all did so,
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though not in the same House,) and were all Heirs of the same Promise. Father, Son and Grand-Son;
though not in the same House,) and were all Heirs of the same Promise. Father, Son and Grand-Son;
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All Heirs of the same Promise; All Believers; All within the Bond of the Covenant; All pleasing God, and accepted of him.
All Heirs of the same Promise; All Believers; All within the Bound of the Covenant; All pleasing God, and accepted of him.
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'Tis a singular Mercy to be able to say, Lord, I am thy Servant; truly I am thy Servant, the Son of thine Handmaid, the Son of thy Servant.
It's a singular Mercy to be able to say, Lord, I am thy Servant; truly I am thy Servant, the Son of thine Handmaid, the Son of thy Servant.
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I hope my Father's God, my Grand-Father's and Grand-Mother's God, is my God, and shall be the God of mine.
I hope my Father's God, my Grandfather's and Grandmother's God, is my God, and shall be the God of mine.
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And here I can hardly forbear something more particular of the Excellent Person Deceased, who is now above our Praises.
And Here I can hardly forbear something more particular of the Excellent Person Deceased, who is now above our Praises.
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Her Character and History is not to be summ'd up in the few Syllables of a Funeral Ring;
Her Character and History is not to be summed up in the few Syllables of a Funeral Ring;
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that she liv'd to such an Age, and dy'd at such a Time.
that she lived to such an Age, and died At such a Time.
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I might say of her with strict Justice, upon my own knowledge, very many Things, Great and Praise-worthy;
I might say of her with strict justice, upon my own knowledge, very many Things, Great and Praiseworthy;
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but that it was against her Desire; nor is it His, who hath a greater Power over me, than that comes to.
but that it was against her Desire; nor is it His, who hath a greater Power over me, than that comes to.
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There are Multitudes who knew her Example, who are Mourners for her Death, in City and in Country, besides Relations;
There Are Multitudes who knew her Exampl, who Are Mourners for her Death, in city and in Country, beside Relations;
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Multitudes, who by her Charity were enabled to praise God:
Multitudes, who by her Charity were enabled to praise God:
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Who will tell one another of this, and the other Particular, which I shall not name.
Who will tell one Another of this, and the other Particular, which I shall not name.
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And if any think that her dislike of a Funeral Commendation, do add to her Character,
And if any think that her dislike of a Funeral Commendation, do add to her Character,
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and really greaten it, I cannot help or gainsay that.
and really greaten it, I cannot help or gainsay that.
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Let me urge this a little further upon Elder Christians, who have been for many Years planted in the House of the Lord, that they would bring forth Fruit in their Old Age.
Let me urge this a little further upon Elder Christians, who have been for many years planted in the House of the Lord, that they would bring forth Fruit in their Old Age.
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Sirs, Be not weary of Well-doing; God is not weary of doing you Good;Sirs, Be not weary of Welldoing; God is not weary of doing you Good;
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he hath provided for you in Old Age, that your Youth should be renewed like the Eagles.
he hath provided for you in Old Age, that your Youth should be renewed like the Eagles.
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God's Goodness to you doth not abate but increase.
God's goodness to you does not abate but increase.
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He may say to you as to old Israel, Isa. 46.3, 4. You were born by me from the Belly, and carried from the Womb;
He may say to you as to old Israel, Isaiah 46.3, 4. You were born by me from the Belly, and carried from the Womb;
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even unto Old Age, I am he, and even to Hoary Hairs will I carry you. even unto Old Age, I am he, and even to Hoary Hairs will I carry you.
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You have had a long Time to take deeper Root, and to bring forth riper and better Fruit than Others:
You have had a long Time to take Deeper Root, and to bring forth riper and better Fruit than Others:
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and now you are preparing for a Remove; within a near prospect of it; you know it can't be long;
and now you Are preparing for a Remove; within a near prospect of it; you know it can't be long;
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for Old Age is the next Condition to the Grave. 'Twas the Honour of Thyatira, that her Last Works were better than her First;
for Old Age is the next Condition to the Grave. 'Twas the Honour of Thyatira, that her Last Works were better than her First;
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and of Zacharias and Elizabeth, both well stricken in Years, that they were both Righteous before God, walking in all the Commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless.
and of Zacharias and Elizabeth, both well stricken in years, that they were both Righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and Ordinances of the Lord blameless.
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And of Anna, who was of a great Age, that she departed not from the Temple,
And of Anna, who was of a great Age, that she departed not from the Temple,
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but served God Day and Night. Luke 2.36. They had need look to this, who can't reasonably think to be many Years short of the Everlasting World;
but served God Day and Night. Lycia 2.36. They had need look to this, who can't reasonably think to be many years short of the Everlasting World;
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who have no other Business now to mind, but that they may finish their Course with Joy;
who have no other Business now to mind, but that they may finish their Course with Joy;
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that they may have fresh Supplies of Spiritual Life, and suitable actings of Grace to the very last;
that they may have fresh Supplies of Spiritual Life, and suitable actings of Grace to the very last;
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that their Breaches may be repaired, their Backslidings healed; that what is weak may be strengthened, and what is decayed may be recovered, &c. There is such a Thing as a Spring in Autumn, a latter Spring;
that their Breaches may be repaired, their Backslidings healed; that what is weak may be strengthened, and what is decayed may be recovered, etc. There is such a Thing as a Spring in Autumn, a latter Spring;
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and though it be inferiour to the first, yet the Husbandman cannot spare it;
and though it be inferior to the First, yet the Husbandman cannot spare it;
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and 'tis reckon'd a sign of barren Ground, if there be no Attempts to put forth afresh towards the end of the Year.
and it's reckoned a Signen of barren Ground, if there be no Attempts to put forth afresh towards the end of the Year.
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God expects the like from Christians in their Old Age:
God expects the like from Christians in their Old Age:
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Especially from such, who have made a great Appearance, and Profession of Religion in their Younger Years.
Especially from such, who have made a great Appearance, and Profession of Religion in their Younger years.
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'Tis dreadful for any such to be Dead, and Cold, and Worldly, and Selfish, and Earthly-minded.
It's dreadful for any such to be Dead, and Cold, and Worldly, and Selfish, and Earthly-minded.
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Though the Fruit be somewhat different in Old Age from the former, yet that which is expected, is the Fruit of that Season;
Though the Fruit be somewhat different in Old Age from the former, yet that which is expected, is the Fruit of that Season;
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Such as Spirituality, and Heavenly-mindedness, Mortification to the World, fitness to dye, and willingness to depart,
Such as Spirituality, and Heavenly-mindedness, Mortification to the World, fitness to die, and willingness to depart,
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and diligence to clear up your Evidences for Heaven, that you may be on sure Grounds for Eternity:
and diligence to clear up your Evidences for Heaven, that you may be on sure Grounds for Eternity:
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These are Fruits fit for Elder Saints.
These Are Fruits fit for Elder Saints.
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Such Fruits in Old Age will shew, to the Glory of God, that the Lord is Upright, that he is your Rock,
Such Fruits in Old Age will show, to the Glory of God, that the Lord is Upright, that he is your Rock,
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and there is no Unrighteousness in him. and there is no Unrighteousness in him.
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If You should not be willing to dye, it can be less expected from younger Christians.
If You should not be willing to die, it can be less expected from younger Christians.
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You have seen so much of the Vanity and Vexation of the World, of the Falshood and Deceitfulness of Men, of the Divisions in the Church, of the Weaknesses of Good Men,
You have seen so much of the Vanity and Vexation of the World, of the Falsehood and Deceitfulness of Men, of the Divisions in the Church, of the Weaknesses of Good Men,
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and the Wickedness of Others, (and there is so little Prospect of any Thing better,) that it will be justly thought, that you should be willing and glad to be gone.
and the Wickedness of Others, (and there is so little Prospect of any Thing better,) that it will be justly Thought, that you should be willing and glad to be gone.
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Mr. Dod, in a dangerous Sickness in his Old Age, being told by his Physicians, that they had good Hopes of his Recovery;
Mr. Dod, in a dangerous Sickness in his Old Age, being told by his Physicians, that they had good Hope's of his Recovery;
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replyed, That the News pleased him no better, than if one should tell a Weather-beaten Mariner, who was putting into the Heaven, that he must to Sea again, and conflict with more Storms.
replied, That the News pleased him no better, than if one should tell a Weather-beaten Mariner, who was putting into the Heaven, that he must to Sea again, and conflict with more Storms.
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Fourthly, Be Patient under the Infirmities and Weaknesses of Old Age. You have born the brunt of the Battle, and heat of the Day; hold out a little longer.Fourthly, Be Patient under the Infirmities and Weaknesses of Old Age. You have born the brunt of the Battle, and heat of the Day; hold out a little longer.
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Give Glory to God by submitting to his Will. Don't mistake the Decays of Nature for Declensions in Grace;
Give Glory to God by submitting to his Will. Don't mistake the Decays of Nature for Declensions in Grace;
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and because your Natural Strength is abated, conclude therefore that God has forsaken you.
and Because your Natural Strength is abated, conclude Therefore that God has forsaken you.
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But know that your Esteem, and Judgment, and settled Bent of Heart may be (and I hope is) more for God, Holiness, and Heaven, than formerly;
But know that your Esteem, and Judgement, and settled Bent of Heart may be (and I hope is) more for God, Holiness, and Heaven, than formerly;
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and your Disesteem of the World and Sin more than heretofore; tho' lively, vigorous Affections will decay with Age.
and your Disesteem of the World and since more than heretofore; though lively, vigorous Affections will decay with Age.
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Consider what this Body is, and how near it is to Dissolution; and that God hath promised never to leave nor forsake you.
Consider what this Body is, and how near it is to Dissolution; and that God hath promised never to leave nor forsake you.
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Therefore endeavour patiently to bear the Weaknesses and Infirmities of your present State.
Therefore endeavour patiently to bear the Weaknesses and Infirmities of your present State.
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And Aged Persons should not think much of Infirmities, Languishings, and Decays, that may every Day bring them nearer to their long Home.
And Aged Persons should not think much of Infirmities, Languishings, and Decays, that may every Day bring them nearer to their long Home.
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Be thankful to God if they are tolerable; you can't expect to be wholly exempted. And think a little, how many in their younger Years have more Sickness, and Weakness,
Be thankful to God if they Are tolerable; you can't expect to be wholly exempted. And think a little, how many in their younger years have more Sickness, and Weakness,
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and Bodily Indisposition, than many of you, even in old Age. Lastly, Labour to live in the joyful Expectation of the Heavenly Glory.
and Bodily Indisposition, than many of you, even in old Age. Lastly, Labour to live in the joyful Expectation of the Heavenly Glory.
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You shall shortly be with Christ, and with Millions of his Servants;
You shall shortly be with christ, and with Millions of his Servants;
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many of them you have known, and multitudes more whom you never saw, will then be as dear to you,
many of them you have known, and Multitudes more whom you never saw, will then be as dear to you,
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as if you had known them. What a joyful Meeting will this be with Christ and them!
as if you had known them. What a joyful Meeting will this be with christ and them!
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'Tis true we know not the Particulars of our blessed State, in the Better, Upper World,
It's true we know not the Particulars of our blessed State, in the Better, Upper World,
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but we trust in Christ, who hath promised we shall be with him.
but we trust in christ, who hath promised we shall be with him.
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And he knows what's the Place, State and Company, and where we shall be, and what we shall injoy and do. We leave it to him;
And he knows what's the Place, State and Company, and where we shall be, and what we shall enjoy and do. We leave it to him;
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he is Wife, and Kind, and Faithful.
he is Wife, and Kind, and Faithful.
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O think with your selves, that your Salvation is now nearer than when at first you believ'd.
O think with your selves, that your Salvation is now nearer than when At First you believed.
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We that are Younger, may have many Difficulties and Conflicts, before we get through the World;
We that Are Younger, may have many Difficulties and Conflicts, before we get through the World;
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but You are near your Reward. As old Soldiers, who have been long in Service, expect the next Place of Preferment;
but You Are near your Reward. As old Soldiers, who have been long in Service, expect the next Place of Preferment;
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so old Disciples are near to the Heavenly Glory:
so old Disciples Are near to the Heavenly Glory:
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The next Place in Heaven it may be is for you, or you, of all the Heirs of Salvation in this Assembly.
The next Place in Heaven it may be is for you, or you, of all the Heirs of Salvation in this Assembly.
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Let your thankful, joyful Hopes, and fervent Desires to be with Christ, be part of your Testimony to the Faithfulness of God,
Let your thankful, joyful Hope's, and fervent Desires to be with christ, be part of your Testimony to the Faithfulness of God,
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and the Truth of his Word;
and the Truth of his Word;
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to convince Observers, that Religion is a Reality, and that a holy Life is Best, that hath so Desirable,
to convince Observers, that Religion is a Reality, and that a holy Life is Best, that hath so Desirable,
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and Comfortable an End. But whether the Younger, or Elder of us shall be call'd first, is only known to Him who knoweth all Things.
and Comfortable an End. But whither the Younger, or Elder of us shall be called First, is only known to Him who Knoweth all Things.
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May God of his Infinite Mercy, make us Ready, and then Willing, to follow Those, who by Faith and Patience are gone to inherit the Promises! Amen. FINIS.
May God of his Infinite Mercy, make us Ready, and then Willing, to follow Those, who by Faith and Patience Are gone to inherit the Promises! Amen. FINIS.
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