A sermon preacht upon the death of Mrs. Anne Barnardiston (daughter of Nathanael Barnardiston, Esq., late of Hackney) who departed this life the 30th day of Decemb. 1681, at the age of seventeen with a brief account of some remarkable passages of her life and death.
which he tells them by their Prayers and the Assistance of the Spirit of Christ obtained thereby, would turn to his Salvation and the furtherance of the Gospel, and had already been attended with some considerable success in that kind;
which he tells them by their Prayers and the Assistance of the Spirit of christ obtained thereby, would turn to his Salvation and the furtherance of the Gospel, and had already been attended with Some considerable success in that kind;
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I desire to depart, that I may be with him. With him, not with the blessed Angels or departed Saints, though their Society will make a part of the heavenly Joy:
I desire to depart, that I may be with him. With him, not with the blessed Angels or departed Saints, though their Society will make a part of the heavenly Joy:
thus earnestly desire to depart, but to be with Christ: Which is far better, simply and in it self more desirable, by much more better, the Comparative being double in the Greek Text;
thus earnestly desire to depart, but to be with christ: Which is Far better, simply and in it self more desirable, by much more better, the Comparative being double in the Greek Text;
On the one hand, his Love to the Philippians who needed his prefence, (many false Teachers being at that time crept in among them, ) made him willing to abide in the flesh,
On the one hand, his Love to the Philippians who needed his presence, (many false Teachers being At that time crept in among them,) made him willing to abide in the Flesh,
and therefore, though he determines for the former, and was content to Live, and 'tis probable had some secret intimation from Heaven, that all his work in this World was not yet finisht;
and Therefore, though he determines for the former, and was content to Live, and it's probable had Some secret intimation from Heaven, that all his work in this World was not yet finished;
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Which words are not more suitable to a Funeral Solemnity, than expressive of the dying Thoughts and Temper of our deceased Friend, and were chosen by her as the Subject of my present Discourse.
Which words Are not more suitable to a Funeral Solemnity, than expressive of the dying Thoughts and Temper of our deceased Friend, and were chosen by her as the Subject of my present Discourse.
1. Our dissolution and departure as a natural or penal evil, as contrary to Nature, or as the Punishment of Sin, cannot possibly be the Object of a rational desire:
1. Our dissolution and departure as a natural or penal evil, as contrary to Nature, or as the Punishment of since, cannot possibly be the Object of a rational desire:
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The Apostle doth not mention the uneasie Circumstances of a Prison, or the continual hardships to which he was exposed from the malice of his adversaries,
The Apostle does not mention the uneasy circumstances of a Prison, or the continual hardships to which he was exposed from the malice of his Adversaries,
and therefore when he saith in another place, We that are in this Tabernacle do groan being burden'd, he adds the limitation in the following words, not to be unclothed but cloth'd upon, that mortality may be swallowed up of Life:
and Therefore when he Says in Another place, We that Are in this Tabernacle do groan being burdened, he adds the limitation in the following words, not to be unclothed but clothed upon, that mortality may be swallowed up of Life:
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not meerly to avoid the inconveniencies of our abode in so poor a dwelling, but to come to the possession of the building not made with hands eternal in the Heavens.
not merely to avoid the inconveniences of our Abided in so poor a Dwelling, but to come to the possession of the building not made with hands Eternal in the Heavens.
we acknowldge God as the Author and Owner of our lives, and shall we presume to dispose of what is his, without a declaration of his consent and order to authorize us? Are we bound by the sixth commandment to preserve the Life of our neighbour,
we acknowledge God as the Author and Owner of our lives, and shall we presume to dispose of what is his, without a declaration of his consent and order to authorise us? are we bound by the sixth Commandment to preserve the Life of our neighbour,
and may we be negligent and careless of our own? is not every man nearer to himself than any other can be? and is not self-murder a violation of the Law of nature and condemned by a general suffrage? and can we suppose it a sufficient Justification of our selves, that we profess a desire to be with Christ? whereas we may not do this or any other evil,
and may we be negligent and careless of our own? is not every man nearer to himself than any other can be? and is not self-murder a violation of the Law of nature and condemned by a general suffrage? and can we suppose it a sufficient Justification of our selves, that we profess a desire to be with christ? whereas we may not do this or any other evil,
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he that hasteth to be rich, even in this sence, shall not be innocent. We must be intirely devoted to serve and glorifie the Redeemer as long as we live;
he that hastes to be rich, even in this sense, shall not be innocent. We must be entirely devoted to serve and Glorify the Redeemer as long as we live;
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and a reproveable unwillingness to depart and be dissolv'd. The example of Christ himself is usually urg'd in vindication of a natural sensitive fear of Death, viz. the discovery thereof which he made by his Agony and prayer in the Garden.
and a reprovable unwillingness to depart and be dissolved. The Exampl of christ himself is usually urged in vindication of a natural sensitive Fear of Death, viz. the discovery thereof which he made by his Agony and prayer in the Garden.
whereas he was to conflict with the wrath of God, and bear the curse, and be wounded for our Transgressions, &c, otherwise his own innocency and perfect resignation to the will of his Father,
whereas he was to conflict with the wrath of God, and bear the curse, and be wounded for our Transgressions, etc., otherwise his own innocency and perfect resignation to the will of his Father,
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and the prospect and assurance of victory and reward, would certainly have prevented his Terrible agony and bloody sweat and importunate cries, that if possible the Cup might pass from him.
and the prospect and assurance of victory and reward, would Certainly have prevented his Terrible agony and bloody sweat and importunate cries, that if possible the Cup might pass from him.
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Others through the weakness of Faith or overmuch concern in the affairs of this Life, &c. though they grant it unspeakably better to be present with the Lord,
Others through the weakness of Faith or overmuch concern in the affairs of this Life, etc. though they grant it unspeakably better to be present with the Lord,
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they cannot joyn with the Apostle in desiring to be dissolv'd, though they can speak it from their very hearts, that they desire to be with Christ; and that desire is so far prevailing as to keep them upright,
they cannot join with the Apostle in desiring to be dissolved, though they can speak it from their very hearts, that they desire to be with christ; and that desire is so Far prevailing as to keep them upright,
How unwelcome was the message of Death to an upright Hezekiah, even then when he could plead his Integrity before the Lord? he turn'd his face to the wall,
How unwelcome was the message of Death to an upright Hezekiah, even then when he could plead his Integrity before the Lord? he turned his face to the wall,
and we know that Hezekiah had fifteen years added to his Life. 2 King. 20.6. 5. Though we desire to be with Christ, we must not be peremptory as to any determinate Time; but refer our selves to God's good pleasure for the season of our departure:
and we know that Hezekiah had fifteen Years added to his Life. 2 King. 20.6. 5. Though we desire to be with christ, we must not be peremptory as to any determinate Time; but refer our selves to God's good pleasure for the season of our departure:
And therefore, when ever we pray Thy Kingdom come, we must not limit the holy one of Israel by prescribing the Time; but immediately subjoyn, with respect to that, Thy will be done.
And Therefore, when ever we pray Thy Kingdom come, we must not limit the holy one of Israel by prescribing the Time; but immediately subjoin, with respect to that, Thy will be done.
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Some holy persons of a timerous Temper and a tender Body, would choose to depart by a Consumption; not only as allowing them a longer Time to prepare for death,
some holy Persons of a timorous Temper and a tender Body, would choose to depart by a Consumption; not only as allowing them a longer Time to prepare for death,
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Whereas, besides the uncertainty and deceitfulness of that disease, 'tis more than possible, that the Languishment of a pining sickness may be as irksome and insupportable,
Whereas, beside the uncertainty and deceitfulness of that disease, it's more than possible, that the Languishment of a pining sickness may be as irksome and insupportable,
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7. Our desire to depart and to be with Christ, must not be rash and hasty; but the result of many Serious and deliberate thoughts, comparing both States together, and understanding the difference.
7. Our desire to depart and to be with christ, must not be rash and hasty; but the result of many Serious and deliberate thoughts, comparing both States together, and understanding the difference.
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2. In what respects is it far better to be with Christ, than to abide in the flesh? what is the vast difference between What we are, and What we shall be? that the expectation of the Latter should even make Death and dissolution desirable in order to it.
2. In what respects is it Far better to be with christ, than to abide in the Flesh? what is the vast difference between What we Are, and What we shall be? that the expectation of the Latter should even make Death and dissolution desirable in order to it.
and see him face to face, and know as we are known, we must content our selves with such sensible representations of it, as God is pleas'd to reveal in his Word;
and see him face to face, and know as we Are known, we must content our selves with such sensible representations of it, as God is pleased to reveal in his Word;
and prepar'd by infinite Power, and bestow'd at length through infinite Grace, will in any thing be defective? Doth not our Apostle describe it best, by assuring us it cannot be describ'd;
and prepared by infinite Power, and bestowed At length through infinite Grace, will in any thing be defective? Does not our Apostle describe it best, by assuring us it cannot be described;
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that 'tis greater than we ever saw, beyond what we ever heard, and far above what we can ever think? Doth not the very hopes of seeing him, revive our drooping hearts? Oh what will be the Glory of that blessed sight!
that it's greater than we ever saw, beyond what we ever herd, and Far above what we can ever think? Does not the very hope's of seeing him, revive our drooping hearts? O what will be the Glory of that blessed sighed!
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is not the pledge and assurance of it by the Harbinger of his holy Spirit exceeding comfortable? Oh what transcendent Satisfaction will his presence give us!
is not the pledge and assurance of it by the Harbinger of his holy Spirit exceeding comfortable? O what transcendent Satisfaction will his presence give us!
into what ravishing Joy shall we enter by the open Vision and full enjoyment? Is the encouragement and support of a Christian now, from his presence with us here;
into what ravishing Joy shall we enter by the open Vision and full enjoyment? Is the encouragement and support of a Christian now, from his presence with us Here;
And let's bless him more, that he hath prepared such a glory for us in the presence of the Redeemer, as we cannot fully understand, till death convey us to him.
And let's bless him more, that he hath prepared such a glory for us in the presence of the Redeemer, as we cannot Fully understand, till death convey us to him.
1. Is not a state of Rest and Joy much more desirable, than to be continually harrass'd with Trouble and Sorrow? We ordinarily begin this World in Tears,
1. Is not a state of Rest and Joy much more desirable, than to be continually Harassed with Trouble and Sorrow? We ordinarily begin this World in Tears,
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Do we not find, that what doth rejoyce and please us one day, appears with another Face when we view it next? or if we think it would please us still, 'tis gone e're we are aware,
Do we not find, that what does rejoice and please us one day, appears with Another Face when we view it next? or if we think it would please us still, it's gone ever we Are aware,
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griev'd by present evils, or perplext with the fears of future: and our Spirits for the most part discompos'd either by personal or relative Calamities.
grieved by present evils, or perplexed with the fears of future: and our Spirits for the most part discomposed either by personal or relative Calamities.
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the Hatred and Malice of our open Enemies; the scandalous Actions of professing Christians; their Divisions and Animosities among themselves, and their despiteful usage and entertainment from the World;
the Hatred and Malice of our open Enemies; the scandalous Actions of professing Christians; their Divisions and Animosities among themselves, and their despiteful usage and entertainment from the World;
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2. Is not a state of holiness and perfect purity, far better than a Life of Temptation, Corruption and Sin? How are we now buffeted by Satan? by his Sinful suggestions, his subtil devices and snares,
2. Is not a state of holiness and perfect purity, Far better than a Life of Temptation, Corruption and since? How Are we now buffeted by Satan? by his Sinful suggestions, his subtle devices and snares,
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that we are often ready to throw down our Arms, and give up all as Lost. For though he be a conquer'd and baffled Adversary, through the victory which our Captain hath obtain'd against him;
that we Are often ready to throw down our Arms, and give up all as Lost. For though he be a conquered and baffled Adversary, through the victory which our Captain hath obtained against him;
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Moreover, how doth our depraved Nature continually cast forth mire and dirt? what remaining filthiness is there yet to be purg'd? what powerful Lusts to be mortified and subdued? which indispose us for Spiritual duties,
Moreover, how does our depraved Nature continually cast forth mire and dirt? what remaining filthiness is there yet to be purged? what powerful Lustiest to be mortified and subdued? which indispose us for Spiritual duties,
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And is it not far better to part with the body of flesh, that thereby we may be rid of this body of sin and death, and be like our Saviour in perfect purity?
And is it not Far better to part with the body of Flesh, that thereby we may be rid of this body of since and death, and be like our Saviour in perfect purity?
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Do we not complain of our Ignorance of Divine Truths, and the blessed Mysteries of the Gospel, notwithstanding all our means of knowledge? of our Earthliness and unbelief? of unbecoming Thoughts of God and holy things? of proud Imaginations and carnal reasonings against his Works and Word? of languishing and imperfect Graces to be recovered and perfected, & c? And is it not better be with Christ, where that which is imperfect shall be done away?
Do we not complain of our Ignorance of Divine Truths, and the blessed Mysteres of the Gospel, notwithstanding all our means of knowledge? of our Earthliness and unbelief? of unbecoming Thoughts of God and holy things? of proud Imaginations and carnal reasonings against his Works and Word? of languishing and imperfect Graces to be recovered and perfected, & c? And is it not better be with christ, where that which is imperfect shall be done away?
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Is not God dishonor'd and provok't, by our frequent Omissions and slight Performances of duty? do we not resist and quench and sadden his holy Spirit? and are we not often griev'd by God's rebukes and frowns? by the wounds and smart regrets of our own Conscience? so that we remember God and are troubled, and cry out in the bitterness of our Souls, Hath he forgotten to be gracious,
Is not God dishonoured and provoked, by our frequent Omissions and slight Performances of duty? do we not resist and quench and sadden his holy Spirit? and Are we not often grieved by God's rebukes and frowns? by the wounds and smart regrets of our own Conscience? so that we Remember God and Are troubled, and cry out in the bitterness of our Souls, Hath he forgotten to be gracious,
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and the Devil? and do we know his rage, and malice, and serpentine policy, with the Multitude, Strength and Power of his Temptations? How often we have been foil'd already,
and the devil? and do we know his rage, and malice, and serpentine policy, with the Multitude, Strength and Power of his Temptations? How often we have been foiled already,
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Yea, had we no corruption or Sin of our own to be delivered from, yet our concern at God's dishonour by the sins of others, should make us willing to depart;
Yea, had we no corruption or since of our own to be Delivered from, yet our concern At God's dishonour by the Sins of Others, should make us willing to depart;
3. Let us consider what are the grounds and Principles by which a Christian is assured of this Blessedness in the presence of Christ after his dissolution.
3. Let us Consider what Are the grounds and Principles by which a Christian is assured of this Blessedness in the presence of christ After his dissolution.
This Inquiry is necessary, because the discourse of our future Bliss with Christ cannot be supposed to have any effect or influence upon us, to make us desire our departure,
This Inquiry is necessary, Because the discourse of our future Bliss with christ cannot be supposed to have any Effect or influence upon us, to make us desire our departure,
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if he could not possibly have liv'd but in it: neither could he desire to depart that he might be with Christ, if after his departure he should not be at all. And supposing the existence of the Soul notwithstanding the dissolution of the Body, we have as full an assurance as the nature of the thing is capable of, that holy Souls shall be present with the Lord in glory,
if he could not possibly have lived but in it: neither could he desire to depart that he might be with christ, if After his departure he should not be At all. And supposing the existence of the Soul notwithstanding the dissolution of the Body, we have as full an assurance as the nature of the thing is capable of, that holy Souls shall be present with the Lord in glory,
He hath wounded the Head of the old Serpent, even by permitting him to bruise his Heel, by crucifying his humane Nature, (which was only Vestigium Deitatis. ) As Benaiah slew the Egyptian with his own Spear.
He hath wounded the Head of the old Serpent, even by permitting him to bruise his Heel, by crucifying his humane Nature, (which was only Vestigium Deitatis.) As Benaiah slew the Egyptian with his own Spear.
Having destroyed death and him that had the power of it, and delivered those who were all their Life time subject to bondage, through the fear of death.
Having destroyed death and him that had the power of it, and Delivered those who were all their Life time Subject to bondage, through the Fear of death.
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and rob'd it of it's sting, and abolisht the ugliness and poyson of it. He hath dismounted Hell and Damnation from behind him who Sat on the Pale-horse.
and robbed it of it's sting, and abolished the ugliness and poison of it. He hath dismounted Hell and Damnation from behind him who Sat on the Pale-horse.
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we know that his Death was our Victory, and his Cross may be our Triumph, since the Devil is conquered, and death Sanctified, and the Grave perfum'd by his burial,
we know that his Death was our Victory, and his Cross may be our Triumph, since the devil is conquered, and death Sanctified, and the Grave perfumed by his burial,
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and our assurance of it by his Death and Resurrection, that yet we are so backward and unwilling to depart? What is the true reason why so many of those who acknowledge it far better to be with Christ, yet cannot say with the Apostle, That they desire to be dissolv'd, that they may be with him?
and our assurance of it by his Death and Resurrection, that yet we Are so backward and unwilling to depart? What is the true reason why so many of those who acknowledge it Far better to be with christ, yet cannot say with the Apostle, That they desire to be dissolved, that they may be with him?
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1. The weakness of Faith concerning the Invisible World, and the future Glory of the Saints, is the reason why so many Christians are unwilling to dye.
1. The weakness of Faith Concerning the Invisible World, and the future Glory of the Saints, is the reason why so many Christians Are unwilling to die.
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Did they but soundly believe the Testimony and Revelation which God hath given in his Word concerning it, they would choose to be absent from the body. Some of the Ignorant Heathens have been desperate in their Choice of death, only as the Period of present Calamities:
Did they but soundly believe the Testimony and Revelation which God hath given in his Word Concerning it, they would choose to be absent from the body. some of the Ignorant heathens have been desperate in their Choice of death, only as the Period of present Calamities:
And shall not we who understand the Grounds and Principles, the greatness and certainty of a future Blessedness after Death, be as willing to depart? A confirmed Faith is therefore necessary and adviseable in the present case:
And shall not we who understand the Grounds and Principles, the greatness and certainty of a future Blessedness After Death, be as willing to depart? A confirmed Faith is Therefore necessary and Advisable in the present case:
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yet are loth their own Prayers should be answered, and the end and object of their Faith obtain'd, through the discouraging apprehensions they admit of a dying hour.
yet Are loath their own Prayers should be answered, and the end and Object of their Faith obtained, through the discouraging apprehensions they admit of a dying hour.
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and enjoy him fully? and shall we stick at a little pain, as introductory to so great a Happiness? A Pain that will speedily convey us to Eternal ease and rest;
and enjoy him Fully? and shall we stick At a little pain, as introductory to so great a Happiness? A Pain that will speedily convey us to Eternal ease and rest;
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But suppose the Agonies of Death are ne're so frightful to Flesh and Blood, hath not Our Redeemer a Rod and Staff to comfort us in the dark Valley? Doth he not know what it is to dye,
But suppose the Agonies of Death Are never so frightful to Flesh and Blood, hath not Our Redeemer a Rod and Staff to Comfort us in the dark Valley? Does he not know what it is to die,
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and our Portion for ever? Shall Ignorant hopeless Heathens, without God in this world, without the expectation of being with Christ in the next, be so desirous of Immortality,
and our Portion for ever? Shall Ignorant hopeless heathens, without God in this world, without the expectation of being with christ in the next, be so desirous of Immortality,
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as to dispatch themselves, and be their own Executioners, to force an escape from the Body? and shall we resist and struggle, draw back and fear, object and be unwilling,
as to dispatch themselves, and be their own Executioners, to force an escape from the Body? and shall we resist and struggle, draw back and Fear, Object and be unwilling,
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and Patience, and holy Resolution? the last essay of our Christian Courage? Are not the antecedent pains of dying the fruit of sin, no less than the throws and pangs of Travelling Women? and are the Latter tolerable in hopes of Children and their own deliverance;
and Patience, and holy Resolution? the last essay of our Christian Courage? are not the antecedent pains of dying the fruit of since, no less than the throws and pangs of Traveling Women? and Are the Latter tolerable in hope's of Children and their own deliverance;
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if put in the ballance with the promised Salvation to follow on our departure? Are they comparable in the nature of evil, to the blessed Life they lead us to in the nature of good? or comparable to the gripes of Conscience which unpardon'd sinners meet with in Life and Death? yea do we not think them greater,
if put in the balance with the promised Salvation to follow on our departure? are they comparable in the nature of evil, to the blessed Life they led us to in the nature of good? or comparable to the gripes of Conscience which unpardoned Sinners meet with in Life and Death? yea doe we not think them greater,
and the Heavenly Mansions prepar'd and promis'd? and is it a reasonable request, that God should vary from his settled course and fixed Law, upon our Sole account? will nothing else content and please us,
and the Heavenly Mansions prepared and promised? and is it a reasonable request, that God should vary from his settled course and fixed Law, upon our Sole account? will nothing Else content and please us,
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Let us admit the Thoughts of a departure with particular application to our selves, and improve the Funerals of our Friends as a seasonable memento that our own is near.
Let us admit the Thoughts of a departure with particular application to our selves, and improve the Funerals of our Friends as a seasonable memento that our own is near.
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To a degenerate Soul, that is destitute of the Love of Christ, an Everlasting distance would be more desirable than a Local Presence. For that could not make him happy, he would still be as far remov'd from Bliss by being with the Lord,
To a degenerate Soul, that is destitute of the Love of christ, an Everlasting distance would be more desirable than a Local Presence. For that could not make him happy, he would still be as Far removed from Bliss by being with the Lord,
And is it not the sence and secret language of our Hearts, Whom have we in Heaven but Christ? And are we not desirous to forsake this Earth to enjoy his presence? Certainly the growth,
And is it not the sense and secret language of our Hearts, Whom have we in Heaven but christ? And Are we not desirous to forsake this Earth to enjoy his presence? Certainly the growth,
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and make our Hearts rejoyce at the approach of Death, as it did old Jacobs, to see the Waggons that are sent to fetch us to our beloved Jesus, who is Lord of that Country whither we are going.
and make our Hearts rejoice At the approach of Death, as it did old Jacobs, to see the Wagons that Are sent to fetch us to our Beloved jesus, who is Lord of that Country whither we Are going.
4. Immoderate Love to this present World, and our Temporal Life. Were we crucifyed to fleshly Pleasures and sensual Joyes, to worldly Honours and earthly Riches;
4. Immoderate Love to this present World, and our Temporal Life. Were we Crucified to fleshly Pleasures and sensual Joys, to worldly Honours and earthly Riches;
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we should less regret the thoughts of dying, and more heartily desire to be with Christ. For as the pangs of Death are not ordinarily so violent and intolerable to one whose strength is wasted by a pining Sickness,
we should less regret the thoughts of dying, and more heartily desire to be with christ. For as the pangs of Death Are not ordinarily so violent and intolerable to one whose strength is wasted by a pining Sickness,
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Were we more crucifyed to the World, and the World to us by the Cross of Christ, we should not so affectionately hug the Carkass of a dead Enemy, whom we our selves have crucifyed and slain;
Were we more Crucified to the World, and the World to us by the Cross of christ, we should not so affectionately hug the Carcase of a dead Enemy, whom we our selves have Crucified and slave;
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he could boldly venture upon death, and walk through the valley of darkness without fear of evil: But when distress had brought his sin to remembrance,
he could boldly venture upon death, and walk through the valley of darkness without Fear of evil: But when distress had brought his since to remembrance,
founded on the Testimony of a good Conscience, by comparing the Promises of Remission and Eternal Life with the requisite qualifications and Conditions of them.
founded on the Testimony of a good Conscience, by comparing the Promises of Remission and Eternal Life with the requisite qualifications and Conditions of them.
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But is not his Bosom more desirable, than the arms and embraces of our dearest Friends and nearest Relations? must we not abandon and hate them all for his sake? i. e.
But is not his Bosom more desirable, than the arms and embraces of our dearest Friends and nearest Relations? must we not abandon and hate them all for his sake? i. e.
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Have we not solemnly engag'd to do so, by our Covenant with God? and shall we not stand to our agreement? Is there no difference between our Friends on Earth, and our beloved Saviour? How often is an unactive pity vouchsafed in the room of succour;
Have we not solemnly engaged to do so, by our Covenant with God? and shall we not stand to our agreement? Is there no difference between our Friends on Earth, and our Beloved Saviour? How often is an unactive pity vouchsafed in the room of succour;
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some inequality, unsuitableness, or inconstancy in our friendships here? Are not the best of those we love, Ignorant and mistaken, erroneous, deceiv'd, weak and impotent:
Some inequality, unsuitableness, or inconstancy in our friendships Here? are not the best of those we love, Ignorant and mistaken, erroneous, deceived, weak and impotent:
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if no Blessedness were expected till the final Judgment? And why doth he mention his being with Christ, as that which made death desirable? Is not the presence of Christ with us on Earth,
if no Blessedness were expected till the final Judgement? And why does he mention his being with christ, as that which made death desirable? Is not the presence of christ with us on Earth,
Were we to be transported by our dissolution, only from Lesser pains to Greater, or from a Life of Sorrow to a state of Suffering, (such as the Romanists imagine their Purgatory to be, equivalent to the Torments of Hell in the extremity of them,
Were we to be transported by our dissolution, only from Lesser pains to Greater, or from a Life of Sorrow to a state of Suffering, (such as the Romanists imagine their Purgatory to be, equivalent to the Torments of Hell in the extremity of them,
4. Is it the object of a Christians desire to depart, and be with Christ? and is that far better than to continue in the body? Then let us not Grieve immoderately at the departure of those, who have obtain'd their wish, and enjoy their desire.
4. Is it the Object of a Christians desire to depart, and be with christ? and is that Far better than to continue in the body? Then let us not Grieve immoderately At the departure of those, who have obtained their wish, and enjoy their desire.
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Did they long to be with Christ, and choose to be dissolv'd in order to it? and is it their unspeakable Satisfaction that they are so? and do we express our Love and Kindness to them, by repining at their Felicity? shall their desired Repose, and Rest, and Happiness;
Did they long to be with christ, and choose to be dissolved in order to it? and is it their unspeakable Satisfaction that they Are so? and do we express our Love and Kindness to them, by repining At their Felicity? shall their desired Repose, and Rest, and Happiness;
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and receiv'd the Crown of Life as soon almost as they begun their Christian race; the glorious recompence of Reward, though they had wrought but one hour in the Vineyard,
and received the Crown of Life as soon almost as they begun their Christian raze; the glorious recompense of Reward, though they had wrought but one hour in the Vineyard,
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when others must Labour twelve? and shall we mourn like utter Strangers to the Christan Faith and Hope? Would we delay the Glory of God in their Salvation,
when Others must Labour twelve? and shall we mourn like utter Strangers to the Christian Faith and Hope? Would we Delay the Glory of God in their Salvation,
Are not you your selves hastening to the Grave, and Hope e're long to be with Christ? and is it not a refreshing Thought, to consider, that your Treasure is there before you;
are not you your selves hastening to the Grave, and Hope ever long to be with christ? and is it not a refreshing Thought, to Consider, that your Treasure is there before you;
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But our assurance of the future Glory they possess with Christ, (which they themselves preferr'd to a longer abode on Earth) should wipe our Eyes, and prevent excess.
But our assurance of the future Glory they possess with christ, (which they themselves preferred to a longer Abided on Earth) should wipe our Eyes, and prevent excess.
Therefore instead of an intemperate Mourning at their departure, let us imitate their Examples, and propound their holy Lives and Deaths as our Pattern and Encouragement.
Therefore instead of an intemperate Mourning At their departure, let us imitate their Examples, and propound their holy Lives and Death's as our Pattern and Encouragement.
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§. 2. And knowing the usual Flattery of Funeral Orations, I shall pass over the Advantages of her Birth, the Credit of her Family, the Sweetness of her Temper, (the best Soyl for the Fruits of the Spirit;) and the many other natural and acquired Accomplishments, which rendred her Amiable to all that knew her;
§. 2. And knowing the usual Flattery of Funeral Orations, I shall pass over the Advantages of her Birth, the Credit of her Family, the Sweetness of her Temper, (the best Soil for the Fruits of the Spirit;) and the many other natural and acquired Accomplishments, which rendered her Amiable to all that knew her;
And therein shall deliver nothing, but either upon my own knowledge, or from the particular Account I have received from her nearest Relations, and those Reverend Ministers, who assisted with their Prayers and Counsel during her Sickness.
And therein shall deliver nothing, but either upon my own knowledge, or from the particular Account I have received from her nearest Relations, and those Reverend Ministers, who assisted with their Prayers and Counsel during her Sickness.
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we have great reason to believe that she had chosen the Favour of God as her Felicity and End, almost as soon as she was capable of making a deliberate choice.
we have great reason to believe that she had chosen the Favour of God as her Felicity and End, almost as soon as she was capable of making a deliberate choice.
§. 4. And a Life of Seventeen years, (whereof so great a part is lost by Infancy and Childhood) is certainly very short for the growth and ripening of such fruits of the Spirit as she discover'd.
§. 4. And a Life of Seventeen Years, (whereof so great a part is lost by Infancy and Childhood) is Certainly very short for the growth and ripening of such fruits of the Spirit as she discovered.
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and serious preparation for it deferr'd to a reputed more Convenient Season. §. 5. But before that Age, her diligent and delightful reading of the Holy Scripture,
and serious preparation for it deferred to a reputed more Convenient Season. §. 5. But before that Age, her diligent and delightful reading of the Holy Scripture,
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Making this Bread of Life her daily food, and tasting such sweetness, and reaping such benefit by it, that even at midnight, while others slept, she would often spend several hours in reading the Bible:
Making this Bred of Life her daily food, and tasting such sweetness, and reaping such benefit by it, that even At midnight, while Others slept, she would often spend several hours in reading the bible:
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and in all respects so to demean her self, as if she had receiv'd some secret Revelation from God, that her Time would be but short, and her change was near.
and in all respects so to demean her self, as if she had received Some secret Revelation from God, that her Time would be but short, and her change was near.
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§. 10. Her Victory over this World was likewise evident by the particular charge she gave to those about her, to let some young Gentlewomen of her Acquaintance know from her,
§. 10. Her Victory over this World was likewise evident by the particular charge she gave to those about her, to let Some young Gentlewomen of her Acquaintance know from her,
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§. 12. As an instance of her joyful Hope of Glory in the presence of Christ after death, she made those who attended in her Sickness, frequently to read over the 1 Thess. 4. cap.
§. 12. As an instance of her joyful Hope of Glory in the presence of christ After death, she made those who attended in her Sickness, frequently to read over the 1 Thess 4. cap.
in the close whereof, the glorious Appearance of Christ to Judgment is set forth; and the Happiness of the Saints describ'd, by being ever with the Lord;
in the close whereof, the glorious Appearance of christ to Judgement is Set forth; and the Happiness of the Saints described, by being ever with the Lord;
§. 13. With the free use of her Reason, to the very last, God was pleas'd to give her the great Blessing of a Tender Conscience; and therefore she did not slightly overlook even little Failings without a penitent observation:
§. 13. With the free use of her Reason, to the very last, God was pleased to give her the great Blessing of a Tender Conscience; and Therefore she did not slightly overlook even little Failings without a penitent observation:
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Every thing that look'd like undutifulness to her Mother, she heartily begg'd her Pardon for; though nothing considerable of that kind can be remembred to make her need forgiveness:
Every thing that looked like undutifulness to her Mother, she heartily begged her Pardon for; though nothing considerable of that kind can be remembered to make her need forgiveness:
thankfully owning the strictness of her Education, the seasonable Reproofs of a discreet Parent, and even the abridgement of that Liberty which other young persons take, (very often to their prejudice and ruine) as a singular advantage and favour from Heaven.
thankfully owning the strictness of her Education, the seasonable Reproofs of a discreet Parent, and even the abridgement of that Liberty which other young Persons take, (very often to their prejudice and ruin) as a singular advantage and favour from Heaven.
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an humble submission to Gods disposal; and a prepared heart to acquiesce in his appointment. And so in one sence she was full of dayes, though she dyed very young:
an humble submission to God's disposal; and a prepared heart to acquiesce in his appointment. And so in one sense she was full of days, though she died very young:
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§. 17. Within a few hours before her dissolution, (of the approach whereof she was more apprehensive than those about her) she was very desirous that a worthy Minister whom she named, might immediately be sent for, to commend her Soul to God:
§. 17. Within a few hours before her dissolution, (of the approach whereof she was more apprehensive than those about her) she was very desirous that a worthy Minister whom she nam, might immediately be sent for, to commend her Soul to God:
Only requested him not to leave the house that night, as knowing, that his Company and Counsel might administer to the support of her Affectionate Mother, and other Relations, whom she should leave in sorrow,
Only requested him not to leave the house that night, as knowing, that his Company and Counsel might administer to the support of her Affectionate Mother, and other Relations, whom she should leave in sorrow,
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§. 18. After which she composed her self to rest, and refused every thing that was offer'd her to take, making Signs with her hand, of her unwillingness to be disturbed.
§. 18. After which she composed her self to rest, and refused every thing that was offered her to take, making Signs with her hand, of her unwillingness to be disturbed.
§. 20. Would to God, that the Account here given, might effectually convince us, of the great difference between the Death of the Holy and the Ʋnholy, of the Righteous and the Sinner:
§. 20. Would to God, that the Account Here given, might effectually convince us, of the great difference between the Death of the Holy and the Ʋnholy, of the Righteous and the Sinner:
And Convince us likewise of the Vanity of Youth, the shortness of our Lives, the uncertainty of our Time, the nearness of our Change, the necessity, reasonableness and manifold advantages of Remembring our Creator in our younger Years:
And Convince us likewise of the Vanity of Youth, the shortness of our Lives, the uncertainty of our Time, the nearness of our Change, the necessity, reasonableness and manifold advantages of Remembering our Creator in our younger years:
That following their Example who by Faith and Patience are gone to inherit the Promises, We may at length meet those Precious Souls above, who are gone before us;
That following their Exampl who by Faith and Patience Are gone to inherit the Promises, We may At length meet those Precious Souls above, who Are gone before us;
