The present correction and reproof of sin or A discourse on 2 Jer. 19. vers. Thine own iniquities shall correct thee, & thy backslideings shall reprove thee.
THE PRESENT CORRECTION AND REPROOF of SIN. From 2 JER. 19. former part. For thine own wickedness shall correct thee, & thy Backslidings shall reprove thee.
THE PRESENT CORRECTION AND REPROOF of SIN. From 2 JER. 19. former part. For thine own wickedness shall correct thee, & thy Backslidings shall reprove thee.
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Be astonisht, ô ye Heavens at this, and be horribly afraid, for my people have committed two evills, they have forsaken me the fountaine of liveing waters,
Be astonished, o you Heavens At this, and be horribly afraid, for my people have committed two evils, they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters,
Is Israel a servant? is he an homeborn slave? why is he spoiled? Hast thou not procured it unto thy self, in that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God? In vaine therfore dost thou seek for help to Aegypt, or have recours unto the King of Assyria: for thou shalt eat of the fruit of thine own ways, Thine own wickedness shall correct thee,
Is Israel a servant? is he an homeborn slave? why is he spoiled? Hast thou not procured it unto thy self, in that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God? In vain Therefore dost thou seek for help to Egypt, or have recourse unto the King of Assyria: for thou shalt eat of the fruit of thine own ways, Thine own wickedness shall correct thee,
Which is the meaning of the word in other places, and therefore the Septuagint make use of a word in this place which signifies both, to teach and to chasten.
Which is the meaning of the word in other places, and Therefore the septuagint make use of a word in this place which signifies both, to teach and to chasten.
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And thy backslidings shall reprove thee, or convince thee by argument and demonstration. The fruit of thine Apostacy shall convince thee of the folly of it:
And thy backslidings shall reprove thee, or convince thee by argument and demonstration. The fruit of thine Apostasy shall convince thee of the folly of it:
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What is here spoken to a community, may be as truly aserted of Individuals, and particular persons, that the calamities they suffer are the fruits of their own folly;
What is Here spoken to a community, may be as truly aserted of Individuals, and particular Persons, that the calamities they suffer Are the fruits of their own folly;
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My present design is, to make it evident that it is so, by showing in several instances, how sinners are reproved & punnisht by their own sin and folly,
My present Design is, to make it evident that it is so, by showing in several instances, how Sinners Are reproved & punnisht by their own since and folly,
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And that some of the heathens themselv's have concluded any man to be more worthy of a publick lamentation, at the time of his debauchery, then of his death. Some sins, 'tis true, have almost an inseparable connection & dependance on each other,
And that Some of the Heathens themselves have concluded any man to be more worthy of a public lamentation, At the time of his debauchery, then of his death. some Sins, it's true, have almost an inseparable connection & dependence on each other,
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Thus he punnisht the wantoness of Solomon, by permitting him to fall into Idolatry: and the covetousness of Judas; by suffering him to betray his Lord,
Thus he punnisht the wantonness of Solomon, by permitting him to fallen into Idolatry: and the covetousness of Judas; by suffering him to betray his Lord,
The Jews, for killing the Prophets, were left of God, to crucifye the Messtah; and Israel, when they committed wheredoms with the Daughters of Moab, were left to be insnared by their Idolatry. One sin makes way for more;
The jews, for killing the prophets, were left of God, to crucify the Messtah; and Israel, when they committed wheredoms with the Daughters of Moab, were left to be Ensnared by their Idolatry. One since makes Way for more;
and that so quickly sometimes, as if they resolved their silver and gold should not tarry to witness against them. God suffers their treasures of wickedness to melt away by intemperance & riotous living.
and that so quickly sometime, as if they resolved their silver and gold should not tarry to witness against them. God suffers their treasures of wickedness to melt away by intemperance & riotous living.
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as Joseph's Brethren, after their cruelty to him, in selling him into Aegypt, they were as unkind & cruel to their aged Father in bringing him his bloudy coat, in revenge for his particular fondness & affection to their Brother. After the commission of any wickedness God may justly leave us to excuse it with a Lye. Which is the greatest folly imaginable,
as Joseph's Brothers, After their cruelty to him, in selling him into Egypt, they were as unkind & cruel to their aged Father in bringing him his bloody coat, in revenge for his particular fondness & affection to their Brother. After the commission of any wickedness God may justly leave us to excuse it with a Lie. Which is the greatest folly imaginable,
as therby professing that it is better to be really guilty of two faults, then to be thought guilty of one. And then you may proceed farther, to protect that Lye by on oath,
as thereby professing that it is better to be really guilty of two Faults, then to be Thought guilty of one. And then you may proceed farther, to Pact that Lie by on oath,
and not long after his Father in Law Laban, by a like fraud gives him Leah instead of Rachel, substitutes the elder sister in the room of the younger, whom he loved, and served an apprenticeship for.
and not long After his Father in Law Laban, by a like fraud gives him Leah instead of Rachel, substitutes the elder sister in the room of the younger, whom he loved, and served an apprenticeship for.
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& by the lust of his son Ammon towards his sister Tamar. And when David neglected to execute justice on Ammon for that offence, Absolon injustly slew him.
& by the lust of his son Ammon towards his sister Tamar. And when David neglected to execute Justice on Ammon for that offence, Absalom injustly slew him.
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David's treachery against Uriah was requited by the treason of his Son, and the rebellion of his own subjects, who joyn'd in conspiracy with him against his Father.
David's treachery against Uriah was requited by the treason of his Son, and the rebellion of his own subject's, who joined in Conspiracy with him against his Father.
Thus God imployed the ambition of the King of Moab to punnish the Idolatry of Israel, & they became slaves for eighteen years to that people, with whose Idolatrous customes they had wickedly complied.
Thus God employed the ambition of the King of Moab to Punish the Idolatry of Israel, & they became slaves for eighteen Years to that people, with whose Idolatrous customs they had wickedly complied.
Thus those who were disobedient to their Parents are oftentimes punnisht by the undutifullness of their own children. Unfaithfull servants may meet with some hereafter who will be so to them.
Thus those who were disobedient to their Parents Are oftentimes punnisht by the undutifullness of their own children. Unfaithful Servants may meet with Some hereafter who will be so to them.
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And the Justice of God is more especially visible in the likeness & proportion between the sin and the punnishment in these four respects. 1. In the kind and quality. 2. In the quality and measure. 3. As to the time. 4. As to the place.
And the justice of God is more especially visible in the likeness & proportion between the sin and the punishment in these four respects. 1. In the kind and quality. 2. In the quality and measure. 3. As to the time. 4. As to the place.
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And their calamity be so remarkable, that their sin shall find them out. There are some peculiar punishments that ordinarily attend some sort of crimes:
And their calamity be so remarkable, that their since shall find them out. There Are Some peculiar punishments that ordinarily attend Some sort of crimes:
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that follow the guilty persons almost as constantly as giddiness doth a drunkard, as that the spoiler shall be spoiled, he that defrauds others, shall be outwitted, the Lyar shall loose his credit:
that follow the guilty Persons almost as constantly as giddiness does a drunkard, as that the spoiler shall be spoiled, he that defrauds Others, shall be outwitted, the Liar shall lose his credit:
He gives order to the midwifes that they should be drownd, and he and his mighty host perisht in the waters. Joseph's Brethren sold him into Aegypt, that his dream concerning their sheaves bowing down to his, might not be accomplisht,
He gives order to the midwifes that they should be drowned, and he and his mighty host perished in the waters. Joseph's Brothers sold him into Egypt, that his dream Concerning their sheaves bowing down to his, might not be accomplished,
Jeroboam thought to prevent the revolt of Israel to the King of Judah, by erecting calves in Dan and Bethel, near to Sechem, (where the Samaritans had their Temple,
Jeroboam Thought to prevent the revolt of Israel to the King of Judah, by erecting calves in Dan and Bethel, near to Shechem, (where the Samaritans had their Temple,
and where Abraham built an altar) and forbidding the people to goe up to Jerusalem to worship, and by that wretched policy he and his posterity lost the government of Israel.
and where Abraham built an altar) and forbidding the people to go up to Jerusalem to worship, and by that wretched policy he and his posterity lost the government of Israel.
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The captivity of Israel for seventy years was the punnishment God inflicted for their prophaning the seventhday Sabbath, and not suffering their Lands to rest every seventh year. The unnatural lust of the Sodomites, we read was punnisht by fire from Heaven. The punishment is in such cases the very eccho of the sin that brought it:
The captivity of Israel for seventy Years was the punishment God inflicted for their profaning the seventhday Sabbath, and not suffering their Lands to rest every seventh year. The unnatural lust of the Sodomites, we read was punnisht by fire from Heaven. The punishment is in such cases the very echo of the since that brought it:
Which honours the Justice of God, & renders it conspicuous to all observers. If Absolon take a pride in his hair, his destruction shall come by that means.
Which honours the justice of God, & renders it conspicuous to all observers. If Absalom take a pride in his hair, his destruction shall come by that means.
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that he may see cause of humiliation in the matter of his pride. Because Solomon served God with a divided heart, his Kingdom shall be divided, & but a part of it descend to his posterity.
that he may see cause of humiliation in the matter of his pride. Because Solomon served God with a divided heart, his Kingdom shall be divided, & but a part of it descend to his posterity.
3. There is srequently a proportion & resemblance between the sin & the Punishment in respect of Time. In that very hour, when Belshazar was quaffing & carowsing in the vessells of the Temple, with his Princes, his Wives, & Concubines;
3. There is srequently a proportion & resemblance between the since & the Punishment in respect of Time. In that very hour, when Belshazzar was quaffing & carousing in the vessels of the Temple, with his Princes, his Wives, & Concubines;
When Benhadad the Syrian, with the 32 Kings with him, were drinking themselvs drunk in the Pavilions, the young men of the Princes of the Provinces of Samaria, came out against them,
When Benhadad the Syrian, with the 32 Kings with him, were drinking themselves drunk in the Pavilions, the young men of the Princes of the Provinces of Samaria, Come out against them,
but he disobey'd his voice, & fled to Tarshish. For which God condemned him to be three days a Prisoner in the belly of a great Fish. The word whale is not in the original Hebrew, or septuagint Greek.
but he disobeyed his voice, & fled to Tarshish. For which God condemned him to be three days a Prisoner in the belly of a great Fish. The word whale is not in the original Hebrew, or Septuagint Greek.
as will appear by comparing thes following Scriptures, 2 Cron. 36. c. 17. — 22. v. 13. Nehem. 18: 17. Jerem. 27: 22. Ezek. 26. & 23. c. 38: 46. 't was at the time of the Passover, that the Jews put to death the Lord of Glory; & afterward about the same time of the year, the wrath of God came upon them to the uttermost for that sin:
as will appear by comparing these following Scriptures, 2 Cron. 36. c. 17. — 22. v. 13. Nehemiah 18: 17. Jeremiah 27: 22. Ezekiel 26. & 23. c. 38: 46. iT was At the time of the Passover, that the jews put to death the Lord of Glory; & afterwards about the same time of the year, the wrath of God Come upon them to the uttermost for that since:
their Temple, City, & Nation were destroy'd by the Romans. Nebucadnezar was admonisht of his Pride, & warned of that Judgment which afterwards befell him:
their Temple, city, & nation were destroyed by the Romans. Nebuchadnezzar was admonished of his Pride, & warned of that Judgement which afterwards befell him:
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And as the Punnishment in its kind was proportioned to his sin, (his Brutish condition being a suitable Rebuke for his insolence & vain glory,) the Time also of the execution of that Judgment is observable;
And as the Punishment in its kind was proportioned to his since, (his Brutish condition being a suitable Rebuke for his insolence & vain glory,) the Time also of the execution of that Judgement is observable;
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it was just a twelve moneth from Daniel's interpretation of his dream concerning it, & took effect while the proud words were in his mouth, Is not this great Babilon that I have built, by the might of my power,
it was just a twelve Monn from Daniel's Interpretation of his dream Concerning it, & took Effect while the proud words were in his Mouth, Is not this great Babylon that I have built, by the might of my power,
& for the honour of my majesty? So in the case of Herod: & of the Israëlites, in the case of the molten calf. Your own reading & observation may furnish you with examples of Blasphemers, Swearers, Lyars, Murderers,
& for the honour of my majesty? So in the case of Herod: & of the Israëlites, in the case of the melted calf. Your own reading & observation may furnish you with Examples of Blasphemers, Swearers, Liars, Murderers,
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or have been follow'd by some perticular judgment afterwards, at the same time of the year, the same day of the moneth, or week or hour of the day, when they committed the sin.
or have been followed by Some particular judgement afterwards, At the same time of the year, the same day of the Monn, or Week or hour of the day, when they committed the since.
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Several Villages, Towns, & Cities, have been taken notice of, to have suffered greatly by Fires, which broke out on the Lordsday, that were before observed & talk't of as infamous for the prophanation of the Sabbath, more then other places,
Several Villages, Towns, & Cities, have been taken notice of, to have suffered greatly by Fires, which broke out on the Lord's day, that were before observed & talked of as infamous for the profanation of the Sabbath, more then other places,
& they are said to dye before the Lord. How often doth the Drunkard get his death in the same house, where he drank to Excess, by causless quarrelling? And the Adulterer loos his Life in the same room, where he committed Folly? Ahab, by the advice of Jezabel, murders Innocent Naboth, & his sons:
& they Are said to die before the Lord. How often does the Drunkard get his death in the same house, where he drank to Excess, by causeless quarreling? And the Adulterer loos his Life in the same room, where he committed Folly? Ahab, by the Advice of Jezebel, murders Innocent Naboth, & his Sons:
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A publick & common place, within the Territory of Samaria, but because of his Humiliation, it was more literally & expresly accomplisht in the death of his son Joram. Who was slaine by Jehu, & cast into the same plat of ground, to remaine unburied,
A public & Common place, within the Territory of Samaria, but Because of his Humiliation, it was more literally & expressly accomplished in the death of his son Jhoram. Who was slain by Jehu, & cast into the same plate of ground, to remain unburied,
§. 1. Shame. Assoon as our first Parents had sinned, as if the color of the forbidden fruit had got into their faces, they blusht & were ashamed of their nakedness,
§. 1. Shame. As soon as our First Parents had sinned, as if the colour of the forbidden fruit had god into their faces, they blushed & were ashamed of their nakedness,
And is it not in some measure thus, with their posterity also? Such an inseparable Shame is the fruit of sin, that hardly any man will own himself guilty of the practice of any vice, till he hath changed its name:
And is it not in Some measure thus, with their posterity also? Such an inseparable Shame is the fruit of since, that hardly any man will own himself guilty of the practice of any vice, till he hath changed its name:
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that so prudence & wisdom, thrift & good husbandry, friendship & good humour, valour & generosity, may protect worldliness, covetousness, debauchery, & foolish mirth, & conceal madness, fury, & pride. The like may be said of other faults.
that so prudence & Wisdom, thrift & good Husbandry, friendship & good humour, valour & generosity, may Pact worldliness, covetousness, debauchery, & foolish mirth, & conceal madness, fury, & pride. The like may be said of other Faults.
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& so throw the blame on some what els, as on the temperament & constitution of their bodies which they cannot help, on the importunities of their Company which they could notresist, on the temptations of the Devil;
& so throw the blame on Some what Else, as on the temperament & constitution of their bodies which they cannot help, on the importunities of their Company which they could notresist, on the temptations of the devil;
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tho more of late then ever, who work all uncleanness with greediness, and glory in their shame. Who boast of that which should cover them with confusion of face;
though more of late then ever, who work all uncleanness with greediness, and glory in their shame. Who boast of that which should cover them with confusion of face;
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when wine hath fill'd them with more Spirits then they are able to govern? how ill favor'd are their looks? and how ridiculous their carriage? betraying that folly in their drunken fits which afterwards they are ashamed to think or speak of, exposing themselves to the pitty of their friends & neighbours, to the contempt of children,
when wine hath filled them with more Spirits then they Are able to govern? how ill favoured Are their looks? and how ridiculous their carriage? betraying that folly in their drunken fits which afterwards they Are ashamed to think or speak of, exposing themselves to the pity of their Friends & neighbours, to the contempt of children,
So that we may ask the question with the Prophet, Were they ashamed, when they commitmitted all these abominations? and make the same answer, No, they were not at all ashamed, neither did they blush.
So that we may ask the question with the Prophet, Were they ashamed, when they commitmitted all these abominations? and make the same answer, No, they were not At all ashamed, neither did they blush.
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If ever they reform, and return to God with all their hearts, they will then be heartily ashamed, when reflecting on their past folly, they shall ask themselv's, what fruit have we of those things wherof we are now ashamed? But if a timely repentance do not bring them to holy shame and confusion of face before they dye;
If ever they reform, and return to God with all their hearts, they will then be heartily ashamed, when reflecting on their past folly, they shall ask themselves, what fruit have we of those things whereof we Are now ashamed? But if a timely Repentance do not bring them to holy shame and confusion of face before they die;
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And this will appear if we consider 1. the preparatories to the commission of some crimes. 2. The actual commission 3. The consequent trouble by disaponitment. &c. 1. The preparations necessary to the commission of some sins.
And this will appear if we Consider 1. the Preparatories to the commission of Some crimes. 2. The actual commission 3. The consequent trouble by disaponitment. etc. 1. The preparations necessary to the commission of Some Sins.
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They who have had any tolerable education in the knowledg of Christianity under Religious or sober Parents cannot presently adventure upon great Transgressions.
They who have had any tolerable education in the knowledge of Christianity under Religious or Sobrium Parents cannot presently adventure upon great Transgressions.
They must first stifle their convictions, & debauch their reason, and baffle conscience, and lay aside consideration and serious thoughts, forsake the ministry of the word, neglect the reading of the Bible and other good books, leave off secret prayer, entertaine loose company,
They must First stifle their convictions, & debauch their reason, and baffle conscience, and lay aside consideration and serious thoughts, forsake the Ministry of the word, neglect the reading of the bible and other good books, leave off secret prayer, entertain lose company,
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Not only as the demands of several lusts are contradictory and inconsistent, and Satan in such a case must needs cast out Satan, because all cannot be gratifyed:
Not only as the demands of several Lustiest Are contradictory and inconsistent, and Satan in such a case must needs cast out Satan, Because all cannot be gratified:
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A nother is even choakt to death with thirst for gold, and yet he labours in the fire, and cannot reach that estate he covets. Or if he do, he is still as far from true content and satisfaction as he was before;
A neither is even choked to death with thirst for gold, and yet he labours in the fire, and cannot reach that estate he covets. Or if he do, he is still as Far from true content and satisfaction as he was before;
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Moreover, to bring about a wicked purpose what pains do some men take, to contrive the model, to remove difficulties and objections, to obviate Rivals,
Moreover, to bring about a wicked purpose what pains do Some men take, to contrive the model, to remove difficulties and objections, to obviate Rivals,
and prevent disapointment, surprize, and discovery? what mean things must they stoop to? what base submissions must they undergo? into how many different shapes must they be transformed? and into what an agony do they put themselv's? their countenance altered, their eyes fiery, their hands trembling, their breath short,
and prevent disappointment, surprise, and discovery? what mean things must they stoop to? what base submissions must they undergo? into how many different shapes must they be transformed? and into what an agony do they put themselves? their countenance altered, their eyes fiery, their hands trembling, their breath short,
The uneasiness & remorse of a natural conscience, and the frustration of their hopes, the injoyment falling short of what they promis'd themselv's, & eagerly expected.
The uneasiness & remorse of a natural conscience, and the frustration of their hope's, the enjoyment falling short of what they promised themselves, & eagerly expected.
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But more of this under another head. And is it not a shame, to consider what pains men take to be undone, what Gibeonites they are in the Devil's service? while we are such lazy dreamers in the service of God; whose yoke is easy, and whose burden is light.
But more of this under Another head. And is it not a shame, to Consider what pains men take to be undone, what Gibeonites they Are in the Devil's service? while we Are such lazy dreamers in the service of God; whose yoke is easy, and whose burden is Light.
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What and how many are the cares and fears, and difficulties of the Proud, and Ambitious? (who perhaps may take it ill I began not with him first,) to be filled with the wind; and applauded by the people,
What and how many Are the Cares and fears, and difficulties of the Proud, and Ambitious? (who perhaps may take it ill I began not with him First,) to be filled with the wind; and applauded by the people,
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Why shall not we mind the things above, & our future intrest, with the same eagerness, that sinners do the satisfaction of a sensual lust? why shall not we strive to enter into Heaven, with the same diligence as others hasten to the Gates of Hell? why shall not we seek the Kingdom of God, and its righteousness, with equal vigor and resolution, as they the injoyment of a forbidden pleasure? especially,
Why shall not we mind the things above, & our future Interest, with the same eagerness, that Sinners do the satisfaction of a sensual lust? why shall not we strive to enter into Heaven, with the same diligence as Others hasten to the Gates of Hell? why shall not we seek the Kingdom of God, and its righteousness, with equal vigor and resolution, as they the enjoyment of a forbidden pleasure? especially,
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since instead of paine, and trouble, sorrow & dissatisfaction, which they meet with; the joy of the Lord would be our strength, incouragement, and support.
since instead of pain, and trouble, sorrow & dissatisfaction, which they meet with; the joy of the Lord would be our strength, encouragement, and support.
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For even in, as well as after, the keeping his commandments, there is great reward. His burden would be lighter too, the more we are accustom'd to bear it:
For even in, as well as After, the keeping his Commandments, there is great reward. His burden would be lighter too, the more we Are accustomed to bear it:
& the fruits of it in the life? from what other original can we derive the unchristian heats and janglings, strifes and persecutions, among Professors;
& the fruits of it in the life? from what other original can we derive the unchristian heats and janglings, strifes and persecutions, among Professors;
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the uncharitable fewds and hatred among neighbours, unnecessary & tedious law suits, and the consequent malice and contumelies of vexatious quarrelling, on which the impoverishing of particular persons,
the uncharitable feuds and hatred among neighbours, unnecessary & tedious law suits, and the consequent malice and Contumelies of vexatious quarreling, on which the impoverishing of particular Persons,
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and the ruine of whole families, is so often consequent? did we but observe the Christian rules of Justice, & charity, meekness, & humility; did we but indeavor, as much as in us lays to live peaceably with all men;
and the ruin of Whole families, is so often consequent? did we but observe the Christian rules of justice, & charity, meekness, & humility; did we but endeavour, as much as in us lays to live peaceably with all men;
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Were it not for the corruption of mankind, and the sad effects of that, there were no foundation in any sens to call the state of Nature the state of War. And the peace and harmony,
Were it not for the corruption of mankind, and the sad effects of that, there were no Foundation in any since to call the state of Nature the state of War. And the peace and harmony,
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but on one side or the other or both, Ambition, or Pride, Rashness, or Rebellion, Fury, or Revenge was at the bottom? hence they spring as from their grand source, by thes were they cherisht as by their proper fuel: the great convulsions & desolations that tear Provinces & Empires, and destroy Kingdoms, are caused by armies of Iniquities rather then of soldiers. Discord, contention and war, are the scumm of pride. Wheras, the meek shall inherit the earth, and be delighted with multitudes of Peace. Among the sinless Angels, tho there be many Legions, we read of no wars. The Earth only is the seat of war; Jerusalem above is free.
but on one side or the other or both, Ambition, or Pride, Rashness, or Rebellion, Fury, or Revenge was At the bottom? hence they spring as from their grand source, by these were they cherished as by their proper fuel: the great convulsions & desolations that tear Provinces & Empires, and destroy Kingdoms, Are caused by armies of Iniquities rather then of Soldiers. Discord, contention and war, Are the scumm of pride. Whereas, the meek shall inherit the earth, and be delighted with Multitudes of Peace. Among the sinless Angels, though there be many Legions, we read of no wars. The Earth only is the seat of war; Jerusalem above is free.
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And the inhabitants of the earth would learn war no no more, did they once forbear to be wicked. Princes would not then oppress and murder their Subjects; nor would Subjects rebel against their lawfull Souveraigns; a blessed universal peace would return to the earth, which is now so much a stranger to the far greatest part of the inhabited world.
And the inhabitants of the earth would Learn war no no more, did they once forbear to be wicked. Princes would not then oppress and murder their Subject's; nor would Subject's rebel against their lawful Sovereigns; a blessed universal peace would return to the earth, which is now so much a stranger to the Far greatest part of the inhabited world.
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Gluttony and Drunkenness, Uncleanness and Lust, Ambition and Pride, Contentions and Quarrelling, Prodigality, the Gameing humour, &c. have all a tendency to Poverty, and commonly effect it.
Gluttony and drunkenness, Uncleanness and Lust, Ambition and Pride, Contentions and Quarreling, Prodigality, the Gaming humour, etc. have all a tendency to Poverty, and commonly Effect it.
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They mispend their time, and neglect their Imployments, which would otherwise find them a lively-hood, and so poverty comes upon them ere they are aware.
They misspend their time, and neglect their Employments, which would otherwise find them a livelihood, and so poverty comes upon them ere they Are aware.
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For no man resolves from a vast estate to make himself a Beggar; but at the long run how many do so? this needless expence is for their honour, or rather pride; and will not undoe them:
For no man resolves from a vast estate to make himself a Beggar; but At the long run how many do so? this needless expense is for their honour, or rather pride; and will not undo them:
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What large revenues have been wasted in vanity? how many considerable patrimonies devoured by lust? men that had estates left them, almost sufficient to maintaine an army, have been begger'd by a ritious course,
What large revenues have been wasted in vanity? how many considerable patrimonies devoured by lust? men that had estates left them, almost sufficient to maintain an army, have been beggared by a ritious course,
and made as indigent as a disbanded foot soldier; reduced to a morsell of bread, and deprived of necessaries, and forc't to depend on those, who were once their dependants.
and made as indigent as a disbanded foot soldier; reduced to a morsel of bred, and deprived of necessaries, and forced to depend on those, who were once their dependants.
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They that have glistered in scarlet, have by this means imbrac't dunghills. Great estates have been turn'd into sawce, to pleas a glutton, and he that once far'd deliciously every day, was choice in his dyet,
They that have glistered in scarlet, have by this means embraced dunghills. Great estates have been turned into sauce, to pleasant a glutton, and he that once fared deliciously every day, was choice in his diet,
His throat was an open sepulcher, and his houses, lands, and livings, and money too, have been buried in this tomb. So for other sins, the poor and the Deceitfull man shall meet together i: e.
His throat was an open sepulcher, and his houses, Lands, and livings, and money too, have been buried in this tomb. So for other Sins, the poor and the Deceitful man shall meet together i: e.
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or gets by over reaching his neighbours, thro the little arts of cheating, which are called the mysteries of Trade, shall be put into a bag with holes.
or gets by over reaching his neighbours, through the little arts of cheating, which Are called the Mysteres of Trade, shall be put into a bag with holes.
Oh that we would think, with serious self-Reflexions, what despairing souls beyond the grave would give for some of that Time, we know not what to do with,
O that we would think, with serious self-Reflexions, what despairing Souls beyond the grave would give for Some of that Time, we know not what to do with,
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There must be some appearance at least of vertue, and goodness, of justice and honesty, to render any thing honourable, and recommend it as praise worthy. The grosser acts of wickedness are almost every where acounted of ill repute, hence it is that few arrive to that height of impudence and degeneracy,
There must be Some appearance At least of virtue, and Goodness, of Justice and honesty, to render any thing honourable, and recommend it as praise worthy. The grosser acts of wickedness Are almost every where accounted of ill repute, hence it is that few arrive to that height of impudence and degeneracy,
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as to rail and speak evil of others for being upright and religious, being honest men and good Christians, but for being Hypocrites: for pretending to be what they are not: practical religion,
as to rail and speak evil of Others for being upright and religious, being honest men and good Christians, but for being Hypocrites: for pretending to be what they Are not: practical Religion,
If men degrade themselves into swine by Intemperance, or into goats by lasciuiousness, & lust, they must not expect the reward of vertue, to be well reputed, and spoken of.
If men degrade themselves into Swine by Intemperance, or into Goats by lasciuiousness, & lust, they must not expect the reward of virtue, to be well reputed, and spoken of.
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and are no gainers by what they do, and oftentimes feel the lash and the whip, notwithstanding their drudgery; such is the case of sinners, under the power of a domineering vice. Yea their service is more dirty, and dishonourable, their chains stronger, and their recovery more difficult, as being less apprehensive & sensible of their thraldom. And who can honour or esteem such voluntary slaves, under the worst of Tyrants? they render themselv's infamous & despicable; & can not expect better then to be scorned, or pittied. No man will esteem or trust one that is a known drunkard, and whoremaster: a frugal honest man that hath but half the estate, is better lov'd,
and Are no gainers by what they do, and oftentimes feel the lash and the whip, notwithstanding their drudgery; such is the case of Sinners, under the power of a domineering vice. Yea their service is more dirty, and dishonourable, their chains Stronger, and their recovery more difficult, as being less apprehensive & sensible of their thraldom. And who can honour or esteem such voluntary slaves, under the worst of Tyrants? they render themselves infamous & despicable; & can not expect better then to be scorned, or pitied. No man will esteem or trust one that is a known drunkard, and whoremaster: a frugal honest man that hath but half the estate, is better loved,
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one that is vaine and scandalous in company, foolishly babling all he knows, unfaithfully revealing the secrets of his friends, rash and hasty in his resolutions;
one that is vain and scandalous in company, foolishly babbling all he knows, unfaithfully revealing the secrets of his Friends, rash and hasty in his resolutions;
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&c. And what reputation can such a man expect? the like I might say of the Glutton, who spends his Life in carrying meat from the Table to the Dunghill; and so of others.
etc. And what reputation can such a man expect? the like I might say of the Glutton, who spends his Life in carrying meat from the Table to the Dunghill; and so of Others.
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It shall putrifie assoon as their bodies, and sometimes long before. Yea some mens wickedness makes them infamous after they are dead, kills them to immortality,
It shall putrify As soon as their bodies, and sometime long before. Yea Some men's wickedness makes them infamous After they Are dead, kills them to immortality,
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and inflammations of the liver, rheums, gouts, dropsies, cholick, consumptions, apoplexies, palsies, decay of sight, want of appetite, losse of memory, and judgment:
and inflammations of the liver, rheums, gouts, dropsies, cholic, consumptions, Apoplexies, palsies, decay of sighed, want of appetite, loss of memory, and judgement:
stupifyeing the braine, weakning all the members of the body, and hastening old age and death? How many an healthy constitution hath been destroyed by intemperance? besides that it inflames passion,
stupifyeing the brain, weakening all the members of the body, and hastening old age and death? How many an healthy constitution hath been destroyed by intemperance? beside that it inflames passion,
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Who hath wo, who hath sorrow, 23 Pr 29. who hath wounds without cause? they that tarry long at the wine &c. who can recount all the mischiefs to the body, by an excess of eating and drinking? wheras abstinence and a temperate life hath been proved by many to be the certaine cure of catarrhs,
Who hath woe, who hath sorrow, 23 Pr 29. who hath wounds without cause? they that tarry long At the wine etc. who can recount all the mischiefs to the body, by an excess of eating and drinking? whereas abstinence and a temperate life hath been proved by many to be the certain cure of catarrhs,
How many miserable instances have we known, of men tortur'd by acute distempers, swoln with gouts, burn't with feavers, rackt by the stone, torn with cholicks, &c. and forc't to pine away a great part of their days in paine & misery, by the effects of Intemperance and lust.
How many miserable instances have we known, of men tortured by acute distempers, swollen with gouts, burnt with fevers, racked by the stone, torn with colics, etc. and forced to pine away a great part of their days in pain & misery, by the effects of Intemperance and lust.
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By this means Princes and great men have been forc't to own, that it is an evil thing and a bitter, to forsake God, suffering such torments as the fruit of their Impieties, that have made them envy the condition of Peasants, Slaves, and Beggars.
By this means Princes and great men have been forced to own, that it is an evil thing and a bitter, to forsake God, suffering such torments as the fruit of their Impieties, that have made them envy the condition of Peasants, Slaves, and Beggars.
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How many sacrifice their health, and strength, to a beastly opportunity, and are punisht by pains of the head; oppressions of the heart; conturbations of the stomach;
How many sacrifice their health, and strength, to a beastly opportunity, and Are punished by pains of the head; oppressions of the heart; conturbations of the stomach;
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unseasonable and unquiet watchfullness; (when nature and digestion require rest.) Besides that horrible disease imparted by this vice, the most cruel, the most filthy, the most shamefull of all maladies: (from which no lustfull person can be secure:
unseasonable and unquiet watchfulness; (when nature and digestion require rest.) Beside that horrible disease imparted by this vice, the most cruel, the most filthy, the most shameful of all maladies: (from which no lustful person can be secure:
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Because 'tis the nature of vice, and of this in perticular, to precipitate from one degree of excess to another.) A diseas which anticipates the corruption and uncleanness of the grave;
Because it's the nature of vice, and of this in particular, to precipitate from one degree of excess to Another.) A disease which anticipates the corruption and uncleanness of the grave;
Without disputeing wither the period of Life he mutable, or not, This is certaine, that God from the infinity of his nature must needs be present in all duration at once;
Without disputing wither the Period of Life he mutable, or not, This is certain, that God from the infinity of his nature must needs be present in all duration At once;
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And t' is likewise evident from Scripture, reason, and experience, that some do not live out half their days, to which they might have arriv'd according to the cours of nature.
And to is likewise evident from Scripture, reason, and experience, that Some do not live out half their days, to which they might have arrived according to the course of nature.
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Some think that Balaam when he desired to dye the death of the Righteous, and that his last end might be like his, meant only the prevention of an untimely death, & that he might goe to his grave in a good old age. And God hath promised, among other temporal blessings, that the good man shall be gathered in peace to his Fathers like a shok of corn fully ripe:
some think that balaam when he desired to die the death of the Righteous, and that his last end might be like his, meant only the prevention of an untimely death, & that he might go to his grave in a good old age. And God hath promised, among other temporal blessings, that the good man shall be gathered in peace to his Father's like a shok of corn Fully ripe:
To a prepared soul, t' is a blessing, and as such more desireable, then to abide in the flesh, in order to our being with Christ, which is best of all.
To a prepared soul, to is a blessing, and as such more desirable, then to abide in the Flesh, in order to our being with christ, which is best of all.
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How many have extinguisht their vital flame, by intemperate drinking, and brought those diseases, or furnisht the matter of them, by excess, wherof in a short time they dyed.
How many have extinguished their vital flame, by intemperate drinking, and brought those diseases, or furnished the matter of them, by excess, whereof in a short time they died.
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Besides the many thousand Murders which drunkenness hath caused: in a drunken fit men have murdered themselv's, their best friends, and dearest Relations.
Beside the many thousand Murders which Drunkenness hath caused: in a drunken fit men have murdered themselves, their best Friends, and dearest Relations.
& torture them, (& that it may be for secret sins, which none of their acquaintance can charge them with,) shall be witness, Judge, and Executioner too,
& torture them, (& that it may be for secret Sins, which none of their acquaintance can charge them with,) shall be witness, Judge, and Executioner too,
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They must needs have sad hearts, not withstanding chearfull countenances, from the biteings of this Tarantula within, which no outward applications will cure;
They must needs have sad hearts, not withstanding cheerful countenances, from the biteings of this Tarantula within, which no outward applications will cure;
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And certainly the most sharp & terrible bodily pains are much inferior to the anguish of an awakened guilty Conscience, under the apprehensions of divine wrath.
And Certainly the most sharp & terrible bodily pains Are much inferior to the anguish of an awakened guilty Conscience, under the apprehensions of divine wrath.
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& not takeing the right method of cure, they at last sigh away their fainting breath, in total despair. In the mean time what arts do they use, to drive away this evil spirit, which perpetually haunts them? but none of their tryed methods of running to company,
& not taking the right method of cure, they At last sighs away their fainting breath, in total despair. In the mean time what arts do they use, to drive away this evil Spirit, which perpetually haunts them? but none of their tried methods of running to company,
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Yea it makes farther work for Repentance, & so will but augment your terrors. Mirth & pleasure, instead of giveing eas to an accusing conscience, will but aggravate and increas your trouble:
Yea it makes farther work for Repentance, & so will but augment your terrors. Mirth & pleasure, instead of giving eas to an accusing conscience, will but aggravate and increase your trouble:
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how many such have been known, who when they come to themselv's, and repent, are even distracted by the terrors of the Lord, thro remorse for their apostacy? such before Repentance haveless pleasure in the commission of sin then others, who never had so much light,
how many such have been known, who when they come to themselves, and Repent, Are even distracted by the terrors of the Lord, through remorse for their apostasy? such before Repentance haveless pleasure in the commission of since then Others, who never had so much Light,
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Backsliding Christians, who have formerly rejoyc't in the light of God's countenance, and walk't in the comforts of the holy Ghost, (while they walk't in their Integrity ) after the commission of presumptuous sins, have dearly experienc't how evill & bitter a thing it is, to forsake God.
Backsliding Christians, who have formerly rejoiced in the Light of God's countenance, and walked in the comforts of the holy Ghost, (while they walked in their Integrity) After the commission of presumptuous Sins, have dearly experienced how evil & bitter a thing it is, to forsake God.
Conscience flyes in their faces, being commonly awakened by some afflicting providence) and setts their sins, with the aggravations of them, in order before them;
Conscience flies in their faces, being commonly awakened by Some afflicting providence) and sets their Sins, with the aggravations of them, in order before them;
They read their Inditement, but cannot see a pardon, or scarce entertaine any hopes of one. They are covered as with sackloth, and lay in the dust, bewailing their folly,
They read their Indictment, but cannot see a pardon, or scarce entertain any hope's of one. They Are covered as with Sackcloth, and lay in the dust, bewailing their folly,
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Such a mans sin appears with horror, and fills him with anguish: so that he would give all the world he had not been guilty of that apostacy he repents of. Lord!
Such a men sin appears with horror, and fills him with anguish: so that he would give all the world he had not been guilty of that apostasy he repents of. Lord!
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what grace, what love, what mercy, have I trampled on, & sinned against? whither shall I goe? what shall I doe? how dare I appear before that God, on whom I have thus perfidiously turned my back!
what grace, what love, what mercy, have I trampled on, & sinned against? whither shall I go? what shall I do? how Dare I appear before that God, on whom I have thus perfidiously turned my back!
The one as the cause, the other as the effect. His sin as the reason of his sorrow; & his sorrow as the fruit of his sin, was continually before him. This made him cry so earnestly for pardon, O Lord, blot out my transgressions; and remember not my sinns. i. e.
The one as the cause, the other as the Effect. His sin as the reason of his sorrow; & his sorrow as the fruit of his since, was continually before him. This made him cry so earnestly for pardon, Oh Lord, blot out my transgressions; and Remember not my Sins. i. e.
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Thes conflicts and terrors, this darkness & despondency, are the fruit of backsliding, and t'is well if it do not issue in the sin unto death, in final incurable Apostacy.
These conflicts and terrors, this darkness & despondency, Are the fruit of backsliding, and It is well if it do not issue in the since unto death, in final incurable Apostasy.
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By makeing sin so unreasonable, painfull, shameful, troublesome, & against our Intrest, even on this side the Grave. In so much, that in many instances we can not be undone forever, without being miserable now: nor loos the happiness of the other world, without exposeing our selv's to many sorrows,
By making since so unreasonable, painful, shameful, troublesome, & against our Interest, even on this side the Grave. In so much, that in many instances we can not be undone forever, without being miserable now: nor loos the happiness of the other world, without exposing our selves to many sorrows,
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That he was pleas'd to stop us in our way to ruine, & mercifully prevent us from running into those excesses, which would have been attended with such miserable effects here,
That he was pleased to stop us in our Way to ruin, & mercifully prevent us from running into those Excesses, which would have been attended with such miserable effects Here,
such as St. Paul speaks of 1 Cor. 15. And extreme Poverty, & bodily Pains, &c. because under thes the hopes of a future blessedness are the chief supports:
such as Saint Paul speaks of 1 Cor. 15. And extreme Poverty, & bodily Pains, etc. Because under these the hope's of a future blessedness Are the chief supports:
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So much Shame & Fear; so much Care & Trouble; so much Losse & Damage; so much Ignominy & Disgrace; so much Disquiet & Dissatisfaction; so much Discredit & Disparagement; so many Frustrations & Disapointments; so many Difficulties & perplexities; so many Diseases, Griefs, & Aches. An ill name, an empty purse, a decayed Fortune, a distempered Body, a guilty accusing Conscience, &c. And all this for a little sensuall mirth & pleasure, for wine,
So much Shame & fear; so much Care & Trouble; so much Loss & Damage; so much Ignominy & Disgrace; so much Disquiet & Dissatisfaction; so much Discredit & Disparagement; so many Frustrations & Disappointments; so many Difficulties & perplexities; so many Diseases, Griefs, & Aches. an ill name, an empty purse, a decayed Fortune, a distempered Body, a guilty accusing Conscience, etc. And all this for a little sensual mirth & pleasure, for wine,
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Wheras if you would seriously return to God, & walk humbly, & circumspectly before him, you will quickly be able joyfully to relate from your own Experience, the contrary fruit of holy Obedience.
Whereas if you would seriously return to God, & walk humbly, & circumspectly before him, you will quickly be able joyfully to relate from your own Experience, the contrary fruit of holy obedience.
§ 4. If sin do thus correct the sinner in this Life, how much more severly will it do so in the next? If the consequences of sin in this world, are oftentimes so dreadfull,
§ 4. If since do thus correct the sinner in this Life, how much more severely will it do so in the next? If the consequences of since in this world, Are oftentimes so dreadful,
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Even those sins you now justifye & glory in, shall be your Everlasting punishment. Tho you should not be scourged & chastened in this world, as many others are.
Even those Sins you now justify & glory in, shall be your Everlasting punishment. Tho you should not be scourged & chastened in this world, as many Others Are.
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& be faithfull to its office when the most stinging apphrehensions of your own guilt, shall vex & torture your Souls, with a fruitless remorse for past folly,
& be faithful to its office when the most stinging apphrehensions of your own guilt, shall vex & torture your Souls, with a fruitless remorse for past folly,
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It is obseruable in the word of God, or may be infer'd from thence, to the glory of divine justice, that in the proceedings of the last day, God will suit & proportion the future punnishment of flagitions men, to their present sin.
It is observable in the word of God, or may be inferred from thence, to the glory of divine Justice, that in the proceedings of the last day, God will suit & proportion the future punishment of flagitions men, to their present since.
Is not the Disorder & Confusion, the Everlasting Pain & shame of Hell, begun to be inflicted on sinners in this Life? some impieties are now troublesome & painfull, the full wages will be exquisite & intolerable anguish. As there is nothing more loath some then some crimes;
Is not the Disorder & Confusion, the Everlasting Pain & shame of Hell, begun to be inflicted on Sinners in this Life? Some impieties Are now troublesome & painful, the full wages will be exquisite & intolerable anguish. As there is nothing more loath Some then Some crimes;
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Sinners are now in slavery to their lusts, & led Captive by the Devil; & in the prison of Hell, there are chains of Everlasting Darkness. They shall reap as they sowed; & every man receive according to his works.
Sinners Are now in slavery to their Lustiest, & led Captive by the devil; & in the prison of Hell, there Are chains of Everlasting Darkness. They shall reap as they sowed; & every man receive according to his works.
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The Glutton's teeth shall gnash; The Lascivions & unclean be tormented in unquenchable flames, & vainly sigh for a drop of water to cool their tongues.
The Glutton's teeth shall gnash; The Lascivious & unclean be tormented in unquenchable flames, & vainly sighs for a drop of water to cool their tongues.
As they who were usefull in the world, & did good to others, shall shine as stars in glory; the malicious, spitefull, & Envious, shall gnaw their own bowells.
As they who were useful in the world, & did good to Others, shall shine as Stars in glory; the malicious, spiteful, & Envious, shall gnaw their own bowels.
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As the meek & Humble shall be exalted; The proud shall be covered with Shame: & thrown down to the bottom of contempt. As the Diligent soul shall be rewarded with a glorious recompence;
As the meek & Humble shall be exalted; The proud shall be covered with Shame: & thrown down to the bottom of contempt. As the Diligent soul shall be rewarded with a glorious recompense;
& derides Religion as a melancholy humour, shall weep & wail, for ever. Every impenitent sinner shall after Death be condemned to a state of unspeakable misery:
& derides Religion as a melancholy humour, shall weep & wail, for ever. Every impenitent sinner shall After Death be condemned to a state of unspeakable misery:
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And this without unfeigned Repentance, you will find to your cost, when 'tis too late, to be no groundless fancy, or melancholy Dream, no politick device, or fine contrivance to keep the world in awe;
And this without unfeigned Repentance, you will find to your cost, when it's too late, to be no groundless fancy, or melancholy Dream, no politic device, or fine contrivance to keep the world in awe;
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§. 5 This may abundantly convince us of the great absurdity & sottishness of most sinners, in the prosecution of their Lusts. Who turn the deaf ear to all thes loud reproofs & smart corrections of their own Sin. Tho God hath made the wages of Iniquity to be troublesome & afflictive in this world,
§. 5 This may abundantly convince us of the great absurdity & sottishness of most Sinners, in the prosecution of their Lusts. Who turn the deaf ear to all these loud reproofs & smart corrections of their own Sin. Tho God hath made the wages of Iniquity to be troublesome & afflictive in this world,
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for the imbraces of an Harlot, for unjust gaine, for Drunkenness & Riot, & such like follies, with the afflictive consequences that attend them in this Life.
for the embraces of an Harlot, for unjust gain, for drunkenness & Riot, & such like follies, with the afflictive consequences that attend them in this Life.
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As if Paine were preferable to ease, & disquiet to satisfaction, & contentment: as if Trouble were better than Peace: & Poverty than Riches. As if sickness were more desireable than health; & Disapointment than Certainty: and the horror & anguish of an accusing Conscience, then calmness & serenity of mind. As if a long and happy Life, with the Love of God,
As if Pain were preferable to ease, & disquiet to satisfaction, & contentment: as if Trouble were better than Peace: & Poverty than Riches. As if sickness were more desirable than health; & Disappointment than Certainty: and the horror & anguish of an accusing Conscience, then calmness & serenity of mind. As if a long and happy Life, with the Love of God,
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and the Testimony of a good Conscience, and the joyfull prospect of a future blessedness after this Life is ended, were less eligible than a miserable, shamefull, and untimely Death. Is it like Men, who have rational Souls, to make such a choice? But t' is more foolish and unreasonable,
and the Testimony of a good Conscience, and the joyful prospect of a future blessedness After this Life is ended, were less eligible than a miserable, shameful, and untimely Death. Is it like Men, who have rational Souls, to make such a choice? But to is more foolish and unreasonable,
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but for what is worse: and in order to be miserable for ever, choos to be so for the present. Can you look upon Sin with all thes disadvantages; and hath it, can it possibly have, any beauty to intice & charm you? But you will object, it may be, that many who live in Sin, do not meet with thes mischeivous effects & consequences, upon the account wherof I would dissuade you from it. Therfore
but for what is Worse: and in order to be miserable for ever, Chose to be so for the present. Can you look upon since with all these disadvantages; and hath it, can it possibly have, any beauty to entice & charm you? But you will Object, it may be, that many who live in since, do not meet with these mischievous effects & consequences, upon the account whereof I would dissuade you from it. Therefore
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In all Ages this hath been a difficult objection against the Providence of God; & urged on all occasions by Atheists & Sadducees in favor of their cause against the Worshippers of God.
In all Ages this hath been a difficult objection against the Providence of God; & urged on all occasions by Atheists & Sadducees in favour of their cause against the Worshippers of God.
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And 'tis more easy of the two, to give sufficient reasons of the persecutions & sufferings of good men, then to solve the Impunity & Prosperity of the Wicked. But neither can be done with clearness & satisfaction, without the belief of a Future Judgment; & both of thes are argumentative in their kind to persuade that Belief. 12 Jer. 1. David himself was puzled for a time with this mystery of Divine Providence:
And it's more easy of the two, to give sufficient Reasons of the persecutions & sufferings of good men, then to solve the Impunity & Prosperity of the Wicked. But neither can be done with clearness & satisfaction, without the belief of a Future Judgement; & both of these Are argumentative in their kind to persuade that Belief. 12 Jer. 1. David himself was puzzled for a time with this mystery of Divine Providence:
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For the Consideration of another Life, & a Judgment to come will abundantly satisfye us of the reasons of divine Patience & long-suffering for the present.
For the Consideration of Another Life, & a Judgement to come will abundantly satisfy us of the Reasons of divine Patience & long-suffering for the present.
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for their Judgment doth not linger, & their Damnation slumbreth not, saith the Apostle. The honour of God's Justice will then be more publickly vindicated,
for their Judgement does not linger, & their Damnation Slumbereth not, Says the Apostle. The honour of God's justice will then be more publicly vindicated,
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& Blasphemers, & notorious Criminals have been called to Repentance; & afterwards have been instrumental to glorifie that God, whom before they affronted & provok't.
& Blasphemers, & notorious Criminals have been called to Repentance; & afterwards have been instrumental to Glorify that God, whom before they affronted & provoked.
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Moreover, God may design to instruct us in our duty by his own Example, to teach us by his infinite condescention & patience toward those who provoke him,
Moreover, God may Design to instruct us in our duty by his own Exampl, to teach us by his infinite condescension & patience towards those who provoke him,
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as our sins against God are clothed with ▪ But whatever be the reason of Divine Patience, it is so far from being an argument against his Providence, & a Future Judgment, that it may serve to establish both.
as our Sins against God Are clothed with ▪ But whatever be the reason of Divine Patience, it is so Far from being an argument against his Providence, & a Future Judgement, that it may serve to establish both.
For some sinners are now corrected, and pursu'd by his justice, least we should question wither he do at all concern himself in the affaires of mankind,
For Some Sinners Are now corrected, and pursued by his Justice, lest we should question wither he do At all concern himself in the affairs of mankind,
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since the extraordinary revelation which he hath made of himself in the holy Scriptures, especially in the new Testament, wherby we have a much clearer light to guide us & a fuller & more manifest assurance of Eternal Rewards & Punishments.
since the extraordinary Revelation which he hath made of himself in the holy Scriptures, especially in the new Testament, whereby we have a much clearer Light to guide us & a fuller & more manifest assurance of Eternal Rewards & Punishments.
Let us therfore gather grapes from thes thorns, & figs from thes thistles, & turn thes stones into Bread, by learning to be wise at a cheaper rate then others.
Let us Therefore gather grapes from these thorns, & figs from these thistles, & turn these stones into Bred, by learning to be wise At a cheaper rate then Others.
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that your final ruine be not the consequent of your incorrigibleness under present chastisement: that thes Temporal Punnishments may not introduce more terrible, insupportable, & endless wrath. Especially since our mercifull Saviour hath offered to deliver us from both: from the Temporal Punishments of Sin, by our present Obedience to his holy Gospel; & from Everlasting Destruction, by that Eternal Salvation, wherof he is the Author to All that obey him, and to none but them. THE END.
that your final ruin be not the consequent of your incorrigibleness under present chastisement: that these Temporal Punishments may not introduce more terrible, insupportable, & endless wrath. Especially since our merciful Saviour hath offered to deliver us from both: from the Temporal Punishments of since, by our present obedience to his holy Gospel; & from Everlasting Destruction, by that Eternal Salvation, whereof he is the Author to All that obey him, and to none but them. THE END.
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Te miseriae, te aerumnae premunt omnes, qui te Beatum, qui te florentem putas: Tuae libidines te torquent, tu dies noctesque cruciaris. Te conscientiae stimulant maleficiorum tuorum, te metus exanimant judiciorum, atque legum quocunque aspexisti, ut furiae; sic tuae tibi occurrunt incuriae, quae te respirare non sinunt — Cicero.
Te miseriae, te Aerumnae premunt omnes, qui te Beatum, qui te florentem putas: Tuae libidines te torquent, tu dies noctesque cruciaris. Te conscientiae stimulant maleficiorum tuorum, te metus exanimant judiciorum, atque Legume quocunque aspexisti, ut Furiae; sic tuae tibi occurrunt incuriae, Quae te respirare non sinunt — Cicero.
