Life in death, or The living hope of a dying saint, handled in a sermon preached at the funeral of that eminently vertuous, and religious gentle-woman, Mris. Mary Morley, late wife to Colonel Harbert Morley, Esq; and daughter to Sr. John Trevor Knight. By Zachary Smith, minister of the Gospel, and pastor of the church at Glynde in Sussex, Sept. 18. 1656.
IN handling this Point these Particulars are to be considered. 1. Who is to be understood by the subject of this Hope here spoken of? [ The Righteous ] 2. What is here affirmed of the Righteous? [ hath Hope ] where consider 1. the Nature of this Hope. 2. the Object of it. 3. When, the time of actuating this Grace [ in his Death ] 4. Proofs that it is so. 5. Grounds and Reasons why it is so, and then Apply it.
IN handling this Point these Particulars Are to be considered. 1. Who is to be understood by the Subject of this Hope Here spoken of? [ The Righteous ] 2. What is Here affirmed of the Righteous? [ hath Hope ] where Consider 1. the Nature of this Hope. 2. the Object of it. 3. When, the time of actuating this Grace [ in his Death ] 4. Proofs that it is so. 5. Grounds and Reasons why it is so, and then Apply it.
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So again in a Scripture-sence, one may be said to be righteous, 1. Legally, so Adam was righteous before the fall, Eccles. 7.29. and Christ since, a righteout branch, Jer. 23.5. who sulfilled all righteousnesse, and is called the Sun of righteousnesse, Mal. 4.2. but none else among the Children of men can be said of themselves to be perfectly righteous according to the righteousnesse of the Law. 2. Evangelically righteous;
So again in a Scripture sense, one may be said to be righteous, 1. Legally, so Adam was righteous before the fallen, Eccles. 7.29. and christ since, a righteout branch, Jer. 23.5. who sulfilled all righteousness, and is called the Sun of righteousness, Malachi 4.2. but none Else among the Children of men can be said of themselves to be perfectly righteous according to the righteousness of the Law. 2. Evangelically righteous;
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so believers are said to be righteous, in regard of a twosold righteousnesse, 1. of Justification, 2. of Sanctification, the former by imputation, the latter by infesion and inchoation, Rom. 10.4.
so believers Are said to be righteous, in regard of a twofold righteousness, 1. of Justification, 2. of Sanctification, the former by imputation, the latter by infesion and inchoation, Rom. 10.4.
and thus they that were unrighteous may become righteous, 1 Cor. 6.9, 11. Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? — And such were some of you,
and thus they that were unrighteous may become righteous, 1 Cor. 6.9, 11. Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? — And such were Some of you,
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so they are said to be righteous who walk in their unrightnes, Isa. 57.1, 2. Job 27.5, 6. till I die, I will not remove my integrity from me, my righteousnesse I hold fast,
so they Are said to be righteous who walk in their unrightnes, Isaiah 57.1, 2. Job 27.5, 6. till I die, I will not remove my integrity from me, my righteousness I hold fast,
so that by the righteous in the Text we are to upderstand such as believing in Christ walk uprightly, doing just and righteous things, though impersectly, 1 Joh. 3.7.
so that by the righteous in the Text we Are to upderstand such as believing in christ walk uprightly, doing just and righteous things, though impersectly, 1 John 3.7.
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and perfect, or upright in his generation, walking with God, Gen. 6.9, and God gave him this testimony, Gen. 7.1. Thee have I found righteous before me.
and perfect, or upright in his generation, walking with God, Gen. 6.9, and God gave him this testimony, Gen. 7.1. Thee have I found righteous before me.
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There is the Hope of the Hypocrite, and the hope of the Righteous, Job. 8.13.14. Bildad tells Job, the hypocrites hope shall perish, whose hope shall be cut off, and whose trust shall be a spiders web.
There is the Hope of the Hypocrite, and the hope of the Righteous, Job. 8.13.14. Bildad tells Job, the Hypocrites hope shall perish, whose hope shall be Cut off, and whose trust shall be a spiders web.
and to lose our Hope is the Utmost of Evills, as Mr. Caryll well observes on Job. 8.13, 14. All that an hypocrite hopeth for or expects, shall be utterly taken away,
and to loose our Hope is the Utmost of Evils, as Mr. Caryll well observes on Job. 8.13, 14. All that an hypocrite Hopes for or expects, shall be utterly taken away,
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What is the Hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God taketh away his soule? Their hope is a groundlesse fancy, whereby they expect some good,
What is the Hope of the hypocrite, though he hath gained, when God Takes away his soul? Their hope is a groundless fancy, whereby they expect Some good,
nor his word for their guide while they lived, a livelesse lazy conceit, building castles in the aire, casting Anchor among Quicksands, their hope will make them ashamed.
nor his word for their guide while they lived, a Lifeless lazy conceit, building Castles in the air, casting Anchor among Quicksands, their hope will make them ashamed.
And all those future good things which God hath graciously promised in his word both for soul and body. Col. 1.5. for the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, vers. 27. Christ in you the hope of Glory, Titus 1.2. In hope of eternall life, which God that cannot lie promised before the world began, Tit. 3.7. that being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternall life.
And all those future good things which God hath graciously promised in his word both for soul and body. Col. 1.5. for the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, vers. 27. christ in you the hope of Glory, Titus 1.2. In hope of Eternal life, which God that cannot lie promised before the world began, Tit. 3.7. that being justified by his grace, we should be made Heirs according to the hope of Eternal life.
and loving friends, and deare Relations, yet I hope to enioy and inhabit an house not made with hands eternall in the heavens, whose builder is God, to dwell with my heavenly father in his Mansion house:
and loving Friends, and deer Relations, yet I hope to enjoy and inhabit an house not made with hands Eternal in the heavens, whose builder is God, to dwell with my heavenly father in his Mansion house:
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I hope now by death to come unto Mount Sion, and unto the City of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of Angels. To the Generall Assembly and Church of the first-born, which are written in heaven,
I hope now by death to come unto Mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of Angels. To the General Assembly and Church of the firstborn, which Are written in heaven,
To prove that the Righteous (i e.) true beleivers who walke uprightly, following after Righteousnes) have this Hope in their [ Death ] consider some testimonies of scripture, and some examples.
To prove that the Righteous (i e.) true believers who walk uprightly, following After Righteousness) have this Hope in their [ Death ] Consider Some testimonies of scripture, and Some Examples.
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Isa. 57.1, 2. The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart, and mercifull men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
Isaiah 57.1, 2. The righteous Perishes, and no man Layeth it to heart, and merciful men Are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
nor laying to heart the sad tokens of Gods displeasure, nor their own danger approaching, threatned by the Lords taking away his righteous servants from among them,
nor laying to heart the sad tokens of God's displeasure, nor their own danger approaching, threatened by the lords taking away his righteous Servants from among them,
and secondly a Relation of the blessed security, & happy estate of Gods people at and after their death, however they may seeme to perish from the earth,
and secondly a Relation of the blessed security, & happy estate of God's people At and After their death, however they may seem to perish from the earth,
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as Micah. 6.8. 2. By their state and condition at and after [ Death. ] 1. They are taken from the evil to come. 2. They enter into peace. 3. They rest in their beds.
as micah. 6.8. 2. By their state and condition At and After [ Death. ] 1. They Are taken from the evil to come. 2. They enter into peace. 3. They rest in their Beds.
The Description of worldlings and carnall people that lived among them by their disposition and behaviour, is partly in the end of the former chapter, eagerly and inordinately pursuing worldly profits and sensuall pleasures, presuming upon long life and plenty, c. 56.11, 12. and in the first verse of this chapter, they are said to be inconsiderat, senselesse, stupid, dead-hearted, not laying things to heart, not regarding to heare the rod,
The Description of worldlings and carnal people that lived among them by their disposition and behaviour, is partly in the end of the former chapter, eagerly and inordinately pursuing worldly profits and sensual pleasures, presuming upon long life and plenty, c. 56.11, 12. and in the First verse of this chapter, they Are said to be inconsiderate, senseless, stupid, deadhearted, not laying things to heart, not regarding to hear the rod,
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Their Dangerous state and condition, when Gods servants are taken away from among them, is there also hinted at, its a sad omen and forerunner of evil coming upon them.
Their Dangerous state and condition, when God's Servants Are taken away from among them, is there also hinted At, its a sad omen and forerunner of evil coming upon them.
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Not only such as die for the Lord, who were put to cruell torments, and to suffer death by Antichristian Persecutors for not complying with them in their idolatrous worship,
Not only such as die for the Lord, who were put to cruel torments, and to suffer death by Antichristian Persecutors for not complying with them in their idolatrous worship,
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we finde that Jacob, when he lay on his Death-bed, professed his hope of salvation and enioying a better life, Gen. 49.18. I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord, so Abel, Enock, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Heb. 11.13.
we find that Jacob, when he lay on his Deathbed, professed his hope of salvation and enjoying a better life, Gen. 49.18. I have waited for thy salvation, Oh Lord, so Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Hebrew 11.13.
and were perswaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers on earth, declaring plainly that they expected a better Countrey, that is an heavenly.
and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were Strangers on earth, declaring plainly that they expected a better Country, that is an heavenly.
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and he professeth his hope even in death; Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him, Job 13.15. as if he had said, if God should take away my life, yet would I in the midst of death expect a better life from him: So David, Psal. 23.4.
and he Professes his hope even in death; Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him, Job 13.15. as if he had said, if God should take away my life, yet would I in the midst of death expect a better life from him: So David, Psalm 23.4.
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Though I walk through the Valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. And Psal. 73.26. my flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever;
Though I walk through the Valley of the shadow of death, I will Fear no evil. And Psalm 73.26. my Flesh and my heart Faileth, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever;
his hope of being received into glory after death, encouraged him to go on in the wayes of righteousnesse, whatever afflictions he underwent in his life time.
his hope of being received into glory After death, encouraged him to go on in the ways of righteousness, whatever afflictions he underwent in his life time.
Paul in time of his imprisonment at Rome, lest the Philippians should be discouraged at his sufferings, professeth his earnest expectation and hope of salvation,
Paul in time of his imprisonment At Room, lest the Philippians should be discouraged At his sufferings, Professes his earnest expectation and hope of salvation,
and that he was not any way afraid of death, but rather desirous of it, in regard of the gain and benefit he should reap by it, Phil. 1.21. for to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain;
and that he was not any Way afraid of death, but rather desirous of it, in regard of the gain and benefit he should reap by it, Philip 1.21. for to me to live is christ, and to die is gain;
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And again, 2 Tim. 4.6, 7, 8 giving notice of his approaching death, and that the time of his Martyrdom was now at hand, he professeth his hope in his death.
And again, 2 Tim. 4.6, 7, 8 giving notice of his approaching death, and that the time of his Martyrdom was now At hand, he Professes his hope in his death.
Act. 12.7. &c. and as Pharaohs Messenger was to Joseph to remove him out of the Dungeon into Pharaohs Court, Gen. 41.14. where he was highly advanced to Honour and Dignity.
Act. 12.7. etc. and as Pharaohs Messenger was to Joseph to remove him out of the Dungeon into Pharaohs Court, Gen. 41.14. where he was highly advanced to Honour and Dignity.
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Here the best of Gods Saints grone under the burden of their corruptions, 2 Cor. 5.4. and cry out with Paul, Rom. 7.24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
Here the best of God's Saints groan under the burden of their corruptions, 2 Cor. 5.4. and cry out with Paul, Rom. 7.24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death!
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It was an expression of that excellent Preacher & holy mann, ow with God, Mr. Marshal. The weakest Saint in articulo mortis hath more grace than Paul had in his life time, 1 Cor. 13.10.
It was an expression of that excellent Preacher & holy man, owe with God, Mr. Marshal. The Weakest Saint in articulo mortis hath more grace than Paul had in his life time, 1 Cor. 13.10.
because death (and nothing but death,) will perfect the work of mortification in him, hath just cause to suspect, that there is no truth of saving grace in him, no sense of the vile corruption of his nature, it is no bondage to him.
Because death (and nothing but death,) will perfect the work of mortification in him, hath just cause to suspect, that there is no truth of Saving grace in him, no sense of the vile corruption of his nature, it is no bondage to him.
because its far better for the Soul to be with Christ, than to abide in the body, where also he implies two things in the death of the Saints. 1. There is a dissolution of the Soul from the body. 2. That there is a conjunction of the Soul with Christ.
Because its Far better for the Soul to be with christ, than to abide in the body, where also he Implies two things in the death of the Saints. 1. There is a dissolution of the Soul from the body. 2. That there is a conjunction of the Soul with christ.
so that you see that death is exceeding gainfull to believers, and that the righteous have hope in their death, that their Souls being made perfect in holinesse shall immediately passe into glory,
so that you see that death is exceeding gainful to believers, and that the righteous have hope in their death, that their Souls being made perfect in holiness shall immediately pass into glory,
The bodies of believers, being still united to Christ, do rest in their graves untill the Resurrection, 1 Thes. 4.14. — them also, which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with him, tanquam membra cum capite. The grave is but a withdrawing room for the bodies of the Saints, a sleeping room where they rest as in their beds, Isa. 57.2. Act. 7.60.
The bodies of believers, being still united to christ, do rest in their graves until the Resurrection, 1 Thebes 4.14. — them also, which sleep in jesus, will God bring with him, tanquam membra cum capite. The grave is but a withdrawing room for the bodies of the Saints, a sleeping room where they rest as in their Beds, Isaiah 57.2. Act. 7.60.
they are joyned to Christ as their husband, 1 Cor. 6.13. the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord, & the Lord for the body, vers. 15. know ye not that your bodies are Members of Christ, &c. Yea, temples of the holy Ghost, which is in you, vers. 19.20.
they Are joined to christ as their husband, 1 Cor. 6.13. the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord, & the Lord for the body, vers. 15. know you not that your bodies Are Members of christ, etc. Yea, Temples of the holy Ghost, which is in you, vers. 19.20.
Yea, the spirit of Christ dwells in believers, Rom. 8.9, 10, 11. Ioh. 6.37, 39, 40. The Union betwixt Christ & believers holds firm in and after death,
Yea, the Spirit of christ dwells in believers, Rom. 8.9, 10, 11. John 6.37, 39, 40. The union betwixt christ & believers holds firm in and After death,
Mr. Perkins in his Cases of Conscience, 1. Book, 9. Chap. 3. Sect. expresseth himself thus: — There is a mystical union and conjunction between Christ and every believer,
Mr. Perkins in his Cases of Conscience, 1. Book, 9. Chap. 3. Sect. Expresses himself thus: — There is a mystical Union and conjunction between christ and every believer,
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2. As the Bodies of Beleivers after death remain still united to Christ, so they rest in their Graves as in their Beds, they rest from all labour and toyl, from all trouble and paine,
2. As the Bodies of Believers After death remain still united to christ, so they rest in their Graves as in their Beds, they rest from all labour and toil, from all trouble and pain,
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yea, from all the motions of sin, and drudgery of Sathan: Musculus in Psal 16.9. Observandum est, mortem carnis interpretatur esse quietem, non interitum;
yea, from all the motions of since, and drudgery of Sathan: Musculus in Psalm 16.9. Observandum est, mortem carnis interpretatur esse quietem, non Interitum;
ergo carni piorum sepulchrum non est fovea, sed lectulus quieti destinatus. The Bodies of the Saints at Death are only fallen asleep, Act. 7.60. We know, that naturall sleep is not perpetuall, we sleep and awake again in the morning;
ergo Carni Piorum Sepulchre non est fovea, sed lectulus Quieti destinatus. The Bodies of the Saints At Death Are only fallen asleep, Act. 7.60. We know, that natural sleep is not perpetual, we sleep and awake again in the morning;
so its but a certain time that their bodyes shall lie at rest in the Grave, they shall be awakened and raised again in the morning of the Resurrection;
so its but a certain time that their bodies shall lie At rest in the Grave, they shall be awakened and raised again in the morning of the Resurrection;
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as from their Beds, they shall be more active and nimble for God than ever they were before, 1. Cor. 15.42, 43. it is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption, it is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory, it is sown in weaknes, it is raised in power.
as from their Beds, they shall be more active and nimble for God than ever they were before, 1. Cor. 15.42, 43. it is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption, it is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory, it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power.
Yea, our vile bodies shall then be changed, and fashioned like unto the glorious body of Christ, Phil. 3.21. Col. 3.4. The Glory of beleivers bodies at the Resurrection will appear in these 5. particulars.
Yea, our vile bodies shall then be changed, and fashioned like unto the glorious body of christ, Philip 3.21. Col. 3.4. The Glory of believers bodies At the Resurrection will appear in these 5. particulars.
2. They will be faire, beautifull and illustrious, full of splendour and brightnes, what ever blemishes or deformityes they were disfigured withall before, Matth. 13.43. then shall the Righteous shine forth as the sunne in the Kingdom of their Father.
2. They will be fair, beautiful and illustrious, full of splendour and brightness, what ever blemishes or deformities they were disfigured withal before, Matthew 13.43. then shall the Righteous shine forth as the sun in the Kingdom of their Father.
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This mortall shall put on immortallity, and so Death shall be swallowed up in victory, 1. Cor. 15.53, 54. 4. Incorruptible (i.e.) not only free from putrefaction, but also from all weaknes both of infirmity and deformity, such as cannot again be corrupted with sinne.
This Mortal shall put on immortality, and so Death shall be swallowed up in victory, 1. Cor. 15.53, 54. 4. Incorruptible (i.e.) not only free from putrefaction, but also from all weakness both of infirmity and deformity, such as cannot again be corrupted with sin.
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Now our bodies are corruptible, and so mutable, subject to manifold infirmityes, but then they shall be strong and powerfull, 1. Cor. 15.42, 43. It is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption, it is sown in weaknesse, it is raised in power.
Now our bodies Are corruptible, and so mutable, Subject to manifold infirmities, but then they shall be strong and powerful, 1. Cor. 15.42, 43. It is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption, it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power.
5. Spirituall Bodies, not that our bodies shall vanish into Ghosts or spirits, but they shall be so admirably glorifyed and perfected, that they shall be able to subsist without meat, drinke, physike, sleepe, &c. wherewith naturall bodies are sustained, Rev. 7.16. they shall hunger no more, nor thirst any more, Matth. 22.30.
5. Spiritual Bodies, not that our bodies shall vanish into Ghosts or spirits, but they shall be so admirably glorified and perfected, that they shall be able to subsist without meat, drink, physic, sleep, etc. wherewith natural bodies Are sustained, Rev. 7.16. they shall hunger no more, nor thirst any more, Matthew 22.30.
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This hope of a glorious Resurrection of his Body at the latter day comforted and refreshed Jobs spirit in the depth of his misery under Bodily boiles and distempers, and all his other pressures:
This hope of a glorious Resurrection of his Body At the latter day comforted and refreshed Jobs Spirit in the depth of his misery under Bodily boils and distempers, and all his other pressures:
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Paul speaking of the fruits of faith and love, which abounded among the Colossians, mentions a motive whereby they were incited and provoked thereunto, Col. 1.5. for the hope which is laid up for you in heaven (i.e.) for those glorious things, which your hope assureth you, are laid up for you in heaven;
Paul speaking of the fruits of faith and love, which abounded among the colossians, mentions a motive whereby they were incited and provoked thereunto, Col. 1.5. for the hope which is laid up for you in heaven (i.e.) for those glorious things, which your hope assureth you, Are laid up for you in heaven;
But how came they to hope, that there were good things laid up for them in heaven? He shews the ground of their hope in the next words to be the Word of God, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the Gospell, so Titus 1.2.
But how Come they to hope, that there were good things laid up for them in heaven? He shows the ground of their hope in the next words to be the Word of God, whereof you herd before in the word of the truth of the Gospel, so Titus 1.2.
Beleivers are heirs of promise, unto whom God being abundantly willing to shew the immutability of his Counsell, confirmed it by an oath, that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lye, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us.
Believers Are Heirs of promise, unto whom God being abundantly willing to show the immutability of his Counsel, confirmed it by an oath, that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope Set before us.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (i.e.) confirmed in us a living hope,
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the Resurrection of jesus christ from the dead, (i.e.) confirmed in us a living hope,
or hope of life in and after death, by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, because God raised him up, that we might believe and hope in God for our Resurrection unto Glory, Vers. 21.
or hope of life in and After death, by the Resurrection of jesus christ, Because God raised him up, that we might believe and hope in God for our Resurrection unto Glory, Vers. 21.
and ascended into heaven as our fore-runner, to prepare mansions for us, Job 14.2, 3. 4. Reas. Taken from Christs Intercession, that is another ground of a believers hope in death, Joh. 17.24. Father I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my Glory which thou hast given me.
and ascended into heaven as our forerunner, to prepare mansions for us, Job 14.2, 3. 4. Reas. Taken from Christ Intercession, that is Another ground of a believers hope in death, John 17.24. Father I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my Glory which thou hast given me.
Christ having prayed that believers may be with him in eternall Glory and happines after death, they have good ground to hope and expect that they shall be with him,
christ having prayed that believers may be with him in Eternal Glory and happiness After death, they have good ground to hope and expect that they shall be with him,
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and revealed and framed him in them, and given them his spirit as an earnest in their hearts, 2. Cor. 1.22. whereby God assures them that he will pay, as it were, the whole sum of his promises;
and revealed and framed him in them, and given them his Spirit as an earnest in their hearts, 2. Cor. 1.22. whereby God assures them that he will pay, as it were, the Whole sum of his promises;
for an earnest is as a pledge whereby we confirm a bargain, or a peice of money whereby we assure the payment of the whole, the first gift therefore of the spirit and of life is a pledge of their whole inheritance which they hope to enioy after death;
for an earnest is as a pledge whereby we confirm a bargain, or a piece of money whereby we assure the payment of the Whole, the First gift Therefore of the Spirit and of life is a pledge of their Whole inheritance which they hope to enjoy After death;
so Ephes. 1.13, 14. Col. 1.27. Christ in you the hope of Glory, and Rom. 5.5. Hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost which is given unto us;
so Ephesians 1.13, 14. Col. 1.27. christ in you the hope of Glory, and Rom. 5.5. Hope makes not ashamed, Because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost which is given unto us;
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yea, the experience of Gods goodnes and faithfullnes towards them, which they have had in time of their life, confirmes their hope of obtaining what good things he hath promised them after death, Vers. 4. experience worketh Hope.
yea, the experience of God's Goodness and Faitfulness towards them, which they have had in time of their life, confirms their hope of obtaining what good things he hath promised them After death, Vers. 4. experience works Hope.
The Lord that delivered me out of the Paw of the Lion, and out of the Paw of the Bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine, and as Paul 2. Cor. 1.9, 10. We had the sentence of death in our selves, that we should not trust in our selves,
The Lord that Delivered me out of the Paw of the lion, and out of the Paw of the Bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine, and as Paul 2. Cor. 1.9, 10. We had the sentence of death in our selves, that we should not trust in our selves,
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surely then this argueth that he hath reserved better things in store for his own Children after death, Psalm 31.19. O how great is thy goodnesse which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee!
surely then this argue that he hath reserved better things in store for his own Children After death, Psalm 31.19. O how great is thy Goodness which thou hast laid up for them that Fear thee!
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This consideration David made use of as a ground to confirm his hope in death of enjoying happinesse after this life, Psal. 17.14, 15. the men of the World have their portion in this life, whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure;
This consideration David made use of as a ground to confirm his hope in death of enjoying happiness After this life, Psalm 17.14, 15. the men of the World have their portion in this life, whose belly thou Fillest with thy hid treasure;
and thy glory fully manifested unto me in Heaven, this beatifical Vision shall so abundantly satiate and solace my Soul, that it shall say, I have enough.
and thy glory Fully manifested unto me in Heaven, this beatifical Vision shall so abundantly satiate and solace my Soul, that it shall say, I have enough.
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So Ps 49. when in death worldly men leave their wealth to others, and are like the beasts that perish (i.e.) dying without hope of any further happinesse, yea, in a worse condition;
So Psalm 49. when in death worldly men leave their wealth to Others, and Are like the beasts that perish (i.e.) dying without hope of any further happiness, yea, in a Worse condition;
for he shall receive me, Selah. Where Selah is added, not onely as a bare Musical Note for raising of the voice, &c. but it calls for elevation of minde,
for he shall receive me, Selac. Where Selac is added, not only as a bore Musical Note for raising of the voice, etc. but it calls for elevation of mind,
[ For he shall receive me ] whensoever the fatal hour shall come, that body and Soul must part, God will receive my spirit into Heaven. So again, Psal. 73.24.26.
[ For he shall receive me ] whensoever the fatal hour shall come, that body and Soul must part, God will receive my Spirit into Heaven. So again, Psalm 73.24.26.
and why is it that some good Christians are so fearfull of death, and so unwilling to die? Why are they not rather desirous to die, having such hope of future glory & happiness?
and why is it that Some good Christians Are so fearful of death, and so unwilling to die? Why Are they not rather desirous to die, having such hope of future glory & happiness?
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Answ. It is true, there may be in the dearest of Gods Children an unwillingnesse and fear to die, Jeremy petitioned King Zedekiah, that he might not be sent again to the house of Jonathan the Scribe, lest he should die there, Jer. 37.20. if he were shut up close prisoner in that nasty stinking Dungeon:
Answer It is true, there may be in the dearest of God's Children an unwillingness and Fear to die, Jeremiah petitioned King Zedekiah, that he might not be sent again to the house of Johnathan the Scribe, lest he should die there, Jer. 37.20. if he were shut up close prisoner in that nasty stinking Dungeon:
so our Saviour forewarning Peter of the manner of his death, tells him, he should be carried whither he would not, Ioh. 21.18. and some of the Martyrs have sometimes found fear and unwillingnesse in themselves to die.
so our Saviour forewarning Peter of the manner of his death, tells him, he should be carried whither he would not, John 21.18. and Some of the Martyrs have sometime found Fear and unwillingness in themselves to die.
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The untying of the Marriage-knot between Soul and body is unwelcome to nature, though grace may bid it welcome, which suggests another reason. 2. The best of Gods Children believe but in part,
The untying of the Marriage knot between Soul and body is unwelcome to nature, though grace may bid it welcome, which suggests Another reason. 2. The best of God's Children believe but in part,
and are not perfectly rid of sin and corruption till death. They have flesh remaining in them as well as spirit, Gal. 5.17. and though the spirit be willing, yet the flesh is weak, Matth. 26.41. The spirit saith to death as to Christ, Come but the flesh saith, Go;
and Are not perfectly rid of since and corruption till death. They have Flesh remaining in them as well as Spirit, Gal. 5.17. and though the Spirit be willing, yet the Flesh is weak, Matthew 26.41. The Spirit Says to death as to christ, Come but the Flesh Says, Go;
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many who in their lifetime have seemed unwilling to die, and afraid of death, yet when it hath come to the point, have been suddenly strengthened beyond expectation, willingly and cheerfully to lay down their heads on the block;
many who in their lifetime have seemed unwilling to die, and afraid of death, yet when it hath come to the point, have been suddenly strengthened beyond expectation, willingly and cheerfully to lay down their Heads on the block;
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yea, to yield up their bodies to the flames, and have bid death welcome, though it hath seized upon them with instruments of cruelty, and tormenting pains;
yea, to yield up their bodies to the flames, and have bid death welcome, though it hath seized upon them with Instruments of cruelty, and tormenting pains;
yet such as actuate their faith, and renue their repentance dayly, and exercise themselves in having a good conscience, may rejoyce in hope of the glory of God,
yet such as actuate their faith, and renew their Repentance daily, and exercise themselves in having a good conscience, may rejoice in hope of the glory of God,
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and that the present going of the Soul to Heaven, or Hell, is a meer fiction, with much more such unsavoury stuffe, which hath been published of late, better becoming Professours of Epicurisme, than of Christianity:
and that the present going of the Soul to Heaven, or Hell, is a mere fiction, with much more such unsavoury stuff, which hath been published of late, better becoming Professors of Epicurism, than of Christianity:
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And that the spirits of believers and just men in their separation from their bodies passe immediately to Heaven, to be and live with the Lord, Math. 22.32. 2 Cor. 5.4, 8. Phil. 1.23.
And that the spirits of believers and just men in their separation from their bodies pass immediately to Heaven, to be and live with the Lord, Math. 22.32. 2 Cor. 5.4, 8. Philip 1.23.
In that 22. of Matth. 31, 32. Christ proves against the Sadduces, the Resurrection of the body, by an argument drawn from the immortality of the Soul,
In that 22. of Matthew 31, 32. christ Proves against the Sadducees, the Resurrection of the body, by an argument drawn from the immortality of the Soul,
But the Lord said long after their death, Exod. 3.6. I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob: It is well observed in our English Annotations, on Math. 22.32. He doth not say, the Lord of Abraham, for he is Lord of livelesse things also, Math. 11.25. the Lord of Heaven and Earth;
But the Lord said long After their death, Exod 3.6. I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob: It is well observed in our English Annotations, on Math. 22.32. He does not say, the Lord of Abraham, for he is Lord of Lifeless things also, Math. 11.25. the Lord of Heaven and Earth;
as appears by their Circumcision, it follows, that as their Souls were then alive, so their bodies must needs be raised from the dead, and be made eternally happy.
as appears by their Circumcision, it follows, that as their Souls were then alive, so their bodies must needs be raised from the dead, and be made eternally happy.
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is a notable Scripture to prove the immortality of the Soul, for certainly if the Soul did die with the body, it could not have been better for Paul to have been dead than to live, it were better that Paul had lived even to the day of Judgement,
is a notable Scripture to prove the immortality of the Soul, for Certainly if the Soul did die with the body, it could not have been better for Paul to have been dead than to live, it were better that Paul had lived even to the day of Judgement,
Death is no destruction, but a dissolution onely, or taking asunder the parts of which we are composed, that is a separation of the Soul from the body.
Death is no destruction, but a dissolution only, or taking asunder the parts of which we Are composed, that is a separation of the Soul from the body.
2. to be with Christ; which cannot be, unlesse the Soul be a substance, subsisting by it self, Animae sanctorum exutae corporibus migrant in coelum & sunt cum Christo. So Psal. 49.15. is a clear testimony for the immortality of the Soul, and for a better life after this;
2. to be with christ; which cannot be, unless the Soul be a substance, subsisting by it self, Spirits sanctorum exutae corporibus migrant in coelum & sunt cum Christ. So Psalm 49.15. is a clear testimony for the immortality of the Soul, and for a better life After this;
yea, he bids him flee these things, and exhorts him to follow after Righteousnes, Godlines — that so he may lay hold on eternall life, vers. 11.12. and Paul tells us Phil. 1.21. for to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
yea, he bids him flee these things, and exhorts him to follow After Righteousness, Godliness — that so he may lay hold on Eternal life, vers. 11.12. and Paul tells us Philip 1.21. for to me to live is christ, and to die is gain.
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even in the day of wrath, and houre of death, when riches will not profit, then Righteousnes will stand us in greatest steed, and prove most advantagious to us.
even in the day of wrath, and hour of death, when riches will not profit, then Righteousness will stand us in greatest steed, and prove most advantageous to us.
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2. I hasten now to the 2. Branch of the use of Information, which is to shew us the truth of that Proverb. The Righteous is more excellent then his neighbour, Pro. 12.26. and wherein it doth appeare viz:
2. I hasten now to the 2. Branch of the use of Information, which is to show us the truth of that Proverb. The Righteous is more excellent then his neighbour, Pro 12.26. and wherein it does appear videlicet:
yet when believers come to die, then it will appeare that they are the excellent of the earth, in so much that even Balaam wished that he might die the death of the Righteous,
yet when believers come to die, then it will appear that they Are the excellent of the earth, in so much that even balaam wished that he might die the death of the Righteous,
while they live, so that he reckons them as his Jewells, and peculiar treasure, so also their death is precious in the sight of the Lord, Psal. 110.15.
while they live, so that he reckons them as his Jewels, and peculiar treasure, so also their death is precious in the sighed of the Lord, Psalm 110.15.
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and Bellarmin glossing upon it gives this reason, quid initium erit cruciatuum aeternorum, because death to wicked men is the beginning of eternall torments,
and Bellarmin glossing upon it gives this reason, quid Initium erit cruciatuum aeternorum, Because death to wicked men is the beginning of Eternal torments,
yet there will come a time when the Lord will make up his Jewells, and then we shall discern between the righteous and the wicked between him that serveth God,
yet there will come a time when the Lord will make up his Jewels, and then we shall discern between the righteous and the wicked between him that serves God,
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But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of Righteousnesse arise with healing in his wings, Mal. 3.17, 18. Chap. 4.1, 2. David having in the first Psalme described the Righteous by his Properties,
But unto you that Fear my name shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in his wings, Malachi 3.17, 18. Chap. 4.1, 2. David having in the First Psalm described the Righteous by his Properties,
Having considered the state of the righteous in his death, and shewn it to be very hopefull and comfortable, that it may more fully appear that the righteous is more excellent than his neighbour, viz. his wicked neighbour that is set so neer him in the Text, let us a little consider what becomes of him at his death, what is said of him here.
Having considered the state of the righteous in his death, and shown it to be very hopeful and comfortable, that it may more Fully appear that the righteous is more excellent than his neighbour, viz. his wicked neighbour that is Set so near him in the Text, let us a little Consider what becomes of him At his death, what is said of him Here.
Secondly violently, forcibly against his will, Job 27.20, 21. Terrours take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away, in the night the east winde carrieth him away,
Secondly violently, forcibly against his will, Job 27.20, 21. Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest steals him away, in the night the east wind Carrieth him away,
and he departeth, and as a storm hurleth him out of his place, the troubles and terrours which befall wicked men at their death are here set out by similitudes taken from a deluge of waters,
and he departeth, and as a storm hurleth him out of his place, the Troubles and terrors which befall wicked men At their death Are Here Set out by Similitudes taken from a deluge of waters,
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Secondly, from whence and from what? He is driven from all earthly friends, Comforts enjoyments, hopes, habitation, Iob 18.14. his confidence shall be rooted out of his Tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the King of terrours, vers.
Secondly, from whence and from what? He is driven from all earthly Friends, Comforts enjoyments, hope's, habitation, Job 18.14. his confidence shall be rooted out of his Tabernacle, and it shall bring him to the King of terrors, vers.
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18, he shall be driven from light into darknesse, and chased out of the world, from all meanes of Grace, Eccles. 9.10. from all further society with Gods people;
18, he shall be driven from Light into darkness, and chased out of the world, from all means of Grace, Eccles. 9.10. from all further society with God's people;
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Death to wicked men is Hells pale stalking-horse; or the Riden on that pale horse, with whom Hell followed after, Rev. 6.8. By what Drivers? By sword, diseases, Death, sinne, sathan, &c. The Prophet Ezekiel denouncing Gods vengeance against the Ammonites, Moabites and other Enemyes for their insolency and insulting over the Jews in their Calamity, saith Ezek. 35.6. Bloud shall pursue thee, sith thou hast not hated bloud, bloud shall pursue thee, as Abels bloud pursued Cain with Hue and Cry for vengeance, Prov. 13.21. Evill pursueth sinners; Pro. 11.19. As righteousnes tendeth to life, so he that pursueth evil, pursueth it to his own death, 2. Pet. 2.1. wicked men, eagerly pursuing their own lusts, bring upon themselves swift destruction. The Psalmist speaks of a driving Angel, that shall chase and pursue wicked men.
Death to wicked men is Hells pale stalking-horse; or the Riden on that pale horse, with whom Hell followed After, Rev. 6.8. By what Drivers? By sword, diseases, Death, sin, sathan, etc. The Prophet Ezekielem denouncing God's vengeance against the Ammonites, Moabites and other Enemies for their insolency and insulting over the jews in their Calamity, Says Ezekiel 35.6. Blood shall pursue thee, sith thou hast not hated blood, blood shall pursue thee, as Abel's blood pursued Cain with Hue and Cry for vengeance, Curae 13.21. Evil pursueth Sinners; Pro 11.19. As righteousness tendeth to life, so he that pursueth evil, pursueth it to his own death, 2. Pet. 2.1. wicked men, eagerly pursuing their own Lustiest, bring upon themselves swift destruction. The Psalmist speaks of a driving Angel, that shall chase and pursue wicked men.
and to hurry them into the pit of destruction, whereby the second branch of the Use of Information hath been fully and cleerely made good, that the Righteous is more excellent than his Neighbour.
and to hurry them into the pit of destruction, whereby the second branch of the Use of Information hath been Fully and clearly made good, that the Righteous is more excellent than his Neighbour.
it puts an end to their joyes and troubles too in this world, but it brings them to a world of everlasting troubles, Revel. 2.23. they shall be killed with death.
it puts an end to their Joys and Troubles too in this world, but it brings them to a world of everlasting Troubles, Revel. 2.23. they shall be killed with death.
but its mors vitalis, quickning, curing, and very gainfull to the Godly, it puts them into possession of eternall life, the Righteous hath hope in his death.
but its mors Vitalis, quickening, curing, and very gainful to the Godly, it puts them into possession of Eternal life, the Righteous hath hope in his death.
I shall add a word of counsel to them before I proceed, and it shall be such as Daniel gave to Nebuchadnezzar; after he had considered of his dream, and given the interpretation;
I shall add a word of counsel to them before I proceed, and it shall be such as daniel gave to Nebuchadnezzar; After he had considered of his dream, and given the Interpretation;
then many are full of perplexity, and horrour, as Pope Adrian, who cried out Animula vagula, blandula, qua nunc abibis in loca? Ah poor silly Soul whither art thou now going? and that Emperour, Dubius vixi, anxius morior, nescio quo vadam.
then many Are full of perplexity, and horror, as Pope Adrian, who cried out Animula Vagula, blandula, qua nunc abibis in loca? Ah poor silly Soul whither art thou now going? and that Emperor, Dubious Vixi, Anxious Morior, nescio quo vadam.
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1. Hast ever been hopelesse in thy life, and in a despairing condition in thy self, in regard of thy sin and misery? Wert ever convinced of thy corrupt and cursed estate by reason of sin;
1. Hast ever been hopeless in thy life, and in a despairing condition in thy self, in regard of thy since and misery? Wert ever convinced of thy corrupt and cursed estate by reason of since;
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if so be there may be hope. Gracious hope is seated in a broken heart. 2. Is Christ in you? Col. 1.27. Christ in you the hope of glorie, while people are without Christ, they are without hope, Ephes. 2.12. Is Christ thy life? The principle of thy life? The pattern of thy life;
if so be there may be hope. Gracious hope is seated in a broken heart. 2. Is christ in you? Col. 1.27. christ in you the hope of glory, while people Are without christ, they Are without hope, Ephesians 2.12. Is christ thy life? The principle of thy life? The pattern of thy life;
the scope and end of thy life? If so; thou mayest well hope to appear with him in glorie, Col 3.4. 3. Art thou Evangelically righteous, walking in thy uprightnesse and integrity ▪ following after righteousnesse.
the scope and end of thy life? If so; thou Mayest well hope to appear with him in glory, Col 3.4. 3. Art thou Evangelically righteous, walking in thy uprightness and integrity ▪ following After righteousness.
Godlinesse — having respect to all Gods Commandments? Without which, thou mayest come short of laying hold of eternal life, 1 Tim. 6.11, 12. Psalm 15. Isa. 33.15, 16, 17. he that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly — he shall dwell on high — thine eyes shall see the King in his beauty.
Godliness — having respect to all God's commandments? Without which, thou Mayest come short of laying hold of Eternal life, 1 Tim. 6.11, 12. Psalm 15. Isaiah 33.15, 16, 17. he that walks righteously, and speaks uprightly — he shall dwell on high — thine eyes shall see the King in his beauty.
all the dayes of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come, Heb. 10.34, 36. The Christian Jews took joyfully the spoiling of their goods, knowing in themselves that in Heaven they had a better,
all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come, Hebrew 10.34, 36. The Christian jews took joyfully the spoiling of their goods, knowing in themselves that in Heaven they had a better,
and an enduring substance, and the Apostle tells them, they had need of patience, that after they had done the will of God, they might receive the promise, Rom. 12.12. such as rejoyce in hope, are patient in tribulation.
and an enduring substance, and the Apostle tells them, they had need of patience, that After they had done the will of God, they might receive the promise, Rom. 12.12. such as rejoice in hope, Are patient in tribulation.
even as he is pure, 1 Joh. 3.3. All that rightly hope for salvation by Christ, besides the righteousnesse imputed by God, seek to be inherently holy, Col. 1.5, 6. for the hope which is laid up for you in Heaven, whereof ye heard before in the Gospel, — which bringoth forth fruit in you, &c. vers. 27.28.
even as he is pure, 1 John 3.3. All that rightly hope for salvation by christ, beside the righteousness imputed by God, seek to be inherently holy, Col. 1.5, 6. for the hope which is laid up for you in Heaven, whereof you herd before in the Gospel, — which bringoth forth fruit in you, etc. vers. 27.28.
and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present World, looking for that blessed hope, &c. Try by these marks whether your hope be such as will not make you ashamed,
and worldly Lustiest, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present World, looking for that blessed hope, etc. Try by these marks whither your hope be such as will not make you ashamed,
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but stand you in stead to afford you comfort in the hour of death, or whether you be in the number of those that are in danger of being driven away in their wickednesse,
but stand you in stead to afford you Comfort in the hour of death, or whither you be in the number of those that Are in danger of being driven away in their wickedness,
1. To the surviving friends and relations of dying and deceased Saints, to moderate their grief and sorrow for their Christian friends when they die, seeing the righteous hath hope in his death,
1. To the surviving Friends and relations of dying and deceased Saints, to moderate their grief and sorrow for their Christian Friends when they die, seeing the righteous hath hope in his death,
let not Christians sorrow as men without hope, for them which are asleep in Jesus, 1 Thes. 4.13, 14. He forbids not Christian sorrow for the dead, but Heathenish;
let not Christians sorrow as men without hope, for them which Are asleep in jesus, 1 Thebes 4.13, 14. He forbids not Christian sorrow for the dead, but Heathenish;
we may water our Plants for our deceased friends (as one expresseth it,) but not drown them. It is good that we should lay to heart the death of the righteous,
we may water our Plants for our deceased Friends (as one Expresses it,) but not drown them. It is good that we should lay to heart the death of the righteous,
the Lord blames them for their stupidity and regardlesnesse, who laid it not to heart when the righteous were taken away, Isa. 57.1. but we should not suffer our hearts to be overwhelmed with grief;
the Lord blames them for their stupidity and regardlessness, who laid it not to heart when the righteous were taken away, Isaiah 57.1. but we should not suffer our hearts to be overwhelmed with grief;
Our Saviour, perceiving the hearts of his Disciples sadded at the thoughts of his departure from them, tells them, Joh. 14.28. if ye loved me ye would rejoyce, because I go unto the Father.
Our Saviour, perceiving the hearts of his Disciples sadded At the thoughts of his departure from them, tells them, John 14.28. if you loved me you would rejoice, Because I go unto the Father.
See how David moderated and asswaged his grief and sorrow, when he understood that his Childe was dead, by considering that God had now revealed his will by his work, whereunto his people must patiently submit their wills;
See how David moderated and assuaged his grief and sorrow, when he understood that his Child was dead, by considering that God had now revealed his will by his work, whereunto his people must patiently submit their wills;
and that it would be bootlesse, and in vain for him to afflict his Soul further with grief in regard of his Childe, whom he could not restore to life, being now dead:
and that it would be bootless, and in vain for him to afflict his Soul further with grief in regard of his Child, whom he could not restore to life, being now dead:
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I shall go to him, &c. Consider how willing and ready Barzillai was to part with Chimham, and glad to have him preferred in the Court of King David, 2 Sam. 19.37.
I shall go to him, etc. Consider how willing and ready Barzillai was to part with Chimham, and glad to have him preferred in the Court of King David, 2 Sam. 19.37.
and deformities, so as to loath and abhorre your selves, yea, to despair in your selves, by reason of your sin and misery, Lam. 3.28.29. 2. Close in with Christ, get interest in him by faith, Col. 1.27. Christ in you the hope of glory, but without Christ without hope, Eph. 2.12. Fides est fundamentum spei. Faith is the foundation of true hope, Gal 5.5. John 11.25, 26. Jesus said unto Martha.
and deformities, so as to loath and abhor your selves, yea, to despair in your selves, by reason of your since and misery, Lam. 3.28.29. 2. Close in with christ, get Interest in him by faith, Col. 1.27. christ in you the hope of glory, but without christ without hope, Ephesians 2.12. Fides est fundamentum Spei. Faith is the Foundation of true hope, Gall 5.5. John 11.25, 26. jesus said unto Martha.
Every one that hath this hope must purifie himself, they that hope to appear with Christ in glory, must mortifie their earthly Members, Col. 3 4, 5. Die dayly to sin lest thou die in sin, and so perish for ever.
Every one that hath this hope must purify himself, they that hope to appear with christ in glory, must mortify their earthly Members, Col. 3 4, 5. Die daily to since lest thou die in since, and so perish for ever.
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4. Follow after righteousnesse, 1 Tim. 4.8 6.11, 12. seek righteousnesse — it may be, ye shall be hid in the day of the Lords wrath, Zeph. 2.3. saving hope is called the hope of righteousnesse, Gal. 5 5. Walk uprightly, Isa. 57.2.
4. Follow After righteousness, 1 Tim. 4.8 6.11, 12. seek righteousness — it may be, you shall be hid in the day of the lords wrath, Zephaniah 2.3. Saving hope is called the hope of righteousness, Gal. 5 5. Walk uprightly, Isaiah 57.2.
Add to your faith vertue &c. for •o an entrance shall be ministred to you abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 2 Pet. 1.5 11. Be abundant in the work of the Lord,
Add to your faith virtue etc. for •o an Entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, 2 Pet. 1.5 11. Be abundant in the work of the Lord,
for as much as you know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. Ult. This consideration afforded succour and relief to the drooping spirit of Hezekiah, when he received the sentence of death from the Lord against himself, that he had walked before the Lord in truth,
for as much as you know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. Ult. This consideration afforded succour and relief to the drooping Spirit of Hezekiah, when he received the sentence of death from the Lord against himself, that he had walked before the Lord in truth,
and done that which was good in his sight, Isa. 38.3. 5. Sit loose from the World in your hearts and affections, and be heavenly-minded, having your conversation in Heaven.
and done that which was good in his sighed, Isaiah 38.3. 5. Fit lose from the World in your hearts and affections, and be heavenly-minded, having your Conversation in Heaven.
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Paul tells the Philippians that their end is destruction who minde earthly things, and they that look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ, to come from Heaven to change their vile bodies,
Paul tells the Philippians that their end is destruction who mind earthly things, and they that look for the Saviour, the Lord jesus christ, to come from Heaven to change their vile bodies,
and that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, have their conversation in Heaven, Phil 3.19.20, 21. So 1 Tim 6.8, 9, 10, 11. directing them how to lay hold on eternal life, he adviseth them to moderate their affections towards the good things of the World;
and that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, have their Conversation in Heaven, Philip 3.19.20, 21. So 1 Tim 6.8, 9, 10, 11. directing them how to lay hold on Eternal life, he adviseth them to moderate their affections towards the good things of the World;
and to be content with necessaries, because of the danger of covetousnesse, and inordinate desire of riches, whereby men have been drowned in destruction and perdition,
and to be content with necessaries, Because of the danger of covetousness, and inordinate desire of riches, whereby men have been drowned in destruction and perdition,
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and have pierced themselves through with many sorrowes. 6. Be well grounded in the knowledge of the Scriptures, Joh. 5.39. Col. 3.16. Psal. 130 5. I wait for the Lord, my Soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 6. Be well grounded in the knowledge of the Scriptures, John 5.39. Col. 3.16. Psalm 130 5. I wait for the Lord, my Soul does wait, and in his word do I hope.
Study the Promises, the Tenour of them, and to whom they are made, that so thou mayest be ready to give a reason of the hope that is in thee, 1 Pet. 3.15.
Study the Promises, the Tenor of them, and to whom they Are made, that so thou Mayest be ready to give a reason of the hope that is in thee, 1 Pet. 3.15.
and to wait his leisure, for deliverance out of all straits, Heb. 10.36. ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye may inherit the promises, they that would rejoyce in hope must be patient in tribulation, Rom. 12.12. Rom. 8.25. 7. Lastly be much in prayer unto the Lord, who is the God of hope, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the holy Ghost, Rom. 15.13. and that your hearts may be filled with all joy and peace in believing:
and to wait his leisure, for deliverance out of all straits, Hebrew 10.36. you have need of patience, that After you have done the will of God, you may inherit the promises, they that would rejoice in hope must be patient in tribulation, Rom. 12.12. Rom. 8.25. 7. Lastly be much in prayer unto the Lord, who is the God of hope, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the holy Ghost, Rom. 15.13. and that your hearts may be filled with all joy and peace in believing:
and infused by his spirit unto sanctification, that as becometh Trees of righteousnesse of the Lords planting, ye may be filled with fruits of righteousnesse, which are by Jesus Christ unto the glory and praise of God;
and infused by his Spirit unto sanctification, that as Becometh Trees of righteousness of the lords planting, you may be filled with fruits of righteousness, which Are by jesus christ unto the glory and praise of God;
I should now conclude, & forbear to speak any thing of the dead, knowing that to say much in commendation of the dead is sometimes more offensive than profitable to the living:
I should now conclude, & forbear to speak any thing of the dead, knowing that to say much in commendation of the dead is sometime more offensive than profitable to the living:
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but that some Scripture examples encourage me hereunto, Act. 9.36.39 ▪ Luke being guided by the spirit of God makes mention of a certain Disciple at Joppa named Tabitha, and publisheth it after her death, that she was a woman full of good works and Almes deeds which she did;
but that Some Scripture Examples encourage me hereunto, Act. 9.36.39 ▪ Lycia being guided by the Spirit of God makes mention of a certain Disciple At Joppa nam Tabitha, and Publisheth it After her death, that she was a woman full of good works and Alms Deeds which she did;
See what ample commendations are given of that good King Josiah, 2 King 23 25. like unto him was there no King before him, that turned unto the Lord with all his heart,
See what ample commendations Are given of that good King Josiah, 2 King 23 25. like unto him was there no King before him, that turned unto the Lord with all his heart,
and with all his Soul, and with all his might, neither after him arose there any like him, and Heb 11. that whole Chapter is an Encomium setting forth the commendations of men and women, famous in their generations for manifesting the life of their faith by their works.
and with all his Soul, and with all his might, neither After him arose there any like him, and Hebrew 11. that Whole Chapter is an Encomium setting forth the commendations of men and women, famous in their generations for manifesting the life of their faith by their works.
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And in Matth. 26.7, 13. the Lord Christ takes care that the memorial of that woman that shewed so much respect and good affection to him as to bestow a box of costly Oyntment upon him, should not be buried with her Corpse But wherever the Gospel shall be preached in the whole World, there shall also this that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
And in Matthew 26.7, 13. the Lord christ Takes care that the memorial of that woman that showed so much respect and good affection to him as to bestow a box of costly Ointment upon him, should not be buried with her Corpse But wherever the Gospel shall be preached in the Whole World, there shall also this that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.
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However some of his Disciples might censure her rashly, as being too lavish and wastfull, Christ the most absolute pattern of temperance, defendeth this expence in respect of the circumstances,
However Some of his Disciples might censure her rashly, as being too lavish and wasteful, christ the most absolute pattern of temperance, defendeth this expense in respect of the Circumstances,
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This womans Name was Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha, as you may see, Joh. 12.3. she delighed to sit at Jesus feet and hear his word, Luk. 10.39.
This woman's Name was Mary, the sister of Lazarus and Martha, as you may see, John 12.3. she delighed to fit At jesus feet and hear his word, Luk. 10.39.
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to whom Christ gives Testimony, that she had chosen that good part, which shall never be taken from her, vers. 42. she bestowed much costly ointment upon the feet of Jesus,
to whom christ gives Testimony, that she had chosen that good part, which shall never be taken from her, vers. 42. she bestowed much costly ointment upon the feet of jesus,
and so ready to any act of love and beneficence to Christ the Head or any of his members, that she made and bestowed much costly oyntment and other precious cordialls even upon the feet of Christ, the poorest and meanest Christians,
and so ready to any act of love and beneficence to christ the Head or any of his members, that she made and bestowed much costly ointment and other precious cordials even upon the feet of christ, the Poorest and Meanest Christians,
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but the benefit and vertue of them hath been felt to the refreshing of very many in other families of this Countrey, where her memory is and will be honoured.
but the benefit and virtue of them hath been felt to the refreshing of very many in other families of this Country, where her memory is and will be honoured.
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For me to speake much in Commendation of that precious Gentlewoman (the 〈 ◊ 〉 of whose Corpse hath occasioned this Concourse of people and solemnity,) would be but as if I should hold forth a Candle to shew you the sunne, she was such a bright shining light,
For me to speak much in Commendation of that precious Gentlewoman (the 〈 ◊ 〉 of whose Corpse hath occasioned this Concourse of people and solemnity,) would be but as if I should hold forth a Candle to show you the sun, she was such a bright shining Light,
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and the Graces of Gods spirit did so eminently and illustriously sparkle forth in her speeches and behaviour, to the observation of such as had any acquaintance or occasion to converse with her that the Lord hath caused a great Ecclypse,
and the Graces of God's Spirit did so eminently and illustriously sparkle forth in her Speeches and behaviour, to the observation of such as had any acquaintance or occasion to converse with her that the Lord hath caused a great Eclipse,
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I am confident, the praise and properties of a vertuous woman mentioned by Solomon, Pro. 31.10. &c. might as warrantably without flattery, be attributed and applyed to her,
I am confident, the praise and properties of a virtuous woman mentioned by Solomon, Pro 31.10. etc. might as warrantably without flattery, be attributed and applied to her,
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She was a woman that truely feared the Lord, therefore she shall be praised, vers. 30. she was very diligent and solicitous about making her Calling and Election sure,
She was a woman that truly feared the Lord, Therefore she shall be praised, vers. 30. she was very diligent and solicitous about making her Calling and Election sure,
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and with tears trickling down her cheeks hath she often in private Conference propounded doubts, and desired Resolutions and directions from me tending thereunto, such as lived in that family,
and with tears trickling down her cheeks hath she often in private Conference propounded doubts, and desired Resolutions and directions from me tending thereunto, such as lived in that family,
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She was of a sweet, winning, courteous, affable disposition to all, very ready to succour and releive any that were poore or sicke, whose wants were made known to her, whether strangers or neighbours:
She was of a sweet, winning, courteous, affable disposition to all, very ready to succour and relieve any that were poor or sick, whose Wants were made known to her, whither Strangers or neighbours:
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In my last conference with her, after the discovery of some conflicts betwixt faith and doubting, it pleased the Lord so sweetly to come in to the releife of her drooping spirit, Nehem. 1.11.
In my last conference with her, After the discovery of Some conflicts betwixt faith and doubting, it pleased the Lord so sweetly to come in to the relief of her drooping Spirit, Nehemiah 1.11.
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and to set her seale to his Testimony concerning Christ, in so much that with much vigour and alacrity of spirit she expressed her Resolution in these words.
and to Set her seal to his Testimony Concerning christ, in so much that with much vigour and alacrity of Spirit she expressed her Resolution in these words.
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but the Lord judging us all unworthy of her, hath taken her hence to weare in his own bosom in heaven, whereby we are all deprived of a singular spurre to Piety and help to Devotion:
but the Lord judging us all unworthy of her, hath taken her hence to wear in his own bosom in heaven, whereby we Are all deprived of a singular spur to Piety and help to Devotion:
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I shall adde no more concerning her but make one request to you all that you will not only learn by this sad warning of our Mortality to be prepared for death, by following after Righteousnesse;
I shall add no more Concerning her but make one request to you all that you will not only Learn by this sad warning of our Mortality to be prepared for death, by following After Righteousness;
They being now deprived of any furth•• 〈 … 〉 of their mother, let me desire you to be in 〈 … 〉 much in prayer with the Lord, that Christ may be framed in them;
They being now deprived of any furth•• 〈 … 〉 of their mother, let me desire you to be in 〈 … 〉 much in prayer with the Lord, that christ may be framed in them;
and that they may hereafter be blessings to that family and their Countrey, and that this Ancient family of the Morleyes may continue to be eminent for yielding good Patriots,
and that they may hereafter be blessings to that family and their Country, and that this Ancient family of the Morley's may continue to be eminent for yielding good Patriots,
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