A discourse of the misery of Hell and happiness of Heaven grounded from the following words, Matth. 25, 46, And these shall go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into life eternal.
THE foregoing part of the Words is to be understood of the Goats, of those of all Nations, v. 32, 33. and Generations, who shall be placed on the Left Hand:
THE foregoing part of the Words is to be understood of the Goats, of those of all nations, v. 32, 33. and Generations, who shall be placed on the Left Hand:
although they have several good ones intermingled? How can they endure to be in Hell for Thousands and Millions of Years, without an Hour of Comfort or Freedom from Misery? Even now,
although they have several good ones intermingled? How can they endure to be in Hell for Thousands and Millions of years, without an Hour of Comfort or Freedom from Misery? Even now,
yet still a wounded and troubled Spirit who can bear? Much more may the Question be asked, Can thine Heart endure under the gnawing of the Worm which shall never die? To whom every least spark of Fire that falls upon any part of the Body is so painful, Can thine Hands be strong? or how can they abide to lie down in Everlasting Fire? Or how can they rest in a Cradle of Flames? Or to be refreshed in that Fire, which the Breath of the Lord like a stream of Brimstone doth kindle.
yet still a wounded and troubled Spirit who can bear? Much more may the Question be asked, Can thine Heart endure under the gnawing of the Worm which shall never die? To whom every least spark of Fire that falls upon any part of the Body is so painful, Can thine Hands be strong? or how can they abide to lie down in Everlasting Fire? Or how can they rest in a Cradle of Flames? Or to be refreshed in that Fire, which the Breath of the Lord like a stream of Brimstone does kindle.
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but even from the sight of the Heavens of God, ( Persecute and destroy them in Anger from under the Heavens of the Lord, Lam. 3.66.) which must needs be very melancholy and uncomfortable, not so much as to see the outside of that place, where Blessedness dwells.
but even from the sighed of the Heavens of God, (Persecute and destroy them in Anger from under the Heavens of the Lord, Lam. 3.66.) which must needs be very melancholy and uncomfortable, not so much as to see the outside of that place, where Blessedness dwells.
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all these are but Instruments in the Hands of God, who created the Waster to destroy, and made all those Places and Things, which are now used for Pain and Punishment:
all these Are but Instruments in the Hands of God, who created the Waster to destroy, and made all those Places and Things, which Are now used for Pain and Punishment:
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There is no such thing on Earth as utter Darkness, or the Blackness of Darkness; for in the most cloudy and misty Night some little of Light may be still perceived, especially if you look up towards Heaven.
There is no such thing on Earth as utter Darkness, or the Blackness of Darkness; for in the most cloudy and misty Night Some little of Light may be still perceived, especially if you look up towards Heaven.
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The Egyptians had for three Days such Darkness which may be felt, even thick Darkness, Exod. 10.21, 22, 23. But in Hell there is utter Darkness, cast the unprofitable Servant into utter Darkness,
The egyptians had for three Days such Darkness which may be felt, even thick Darkness, Exod 10.21, 22, 23. But in Hell there is utter Darkness, cast the unprofitable Servant into utter Darkness,
for there, if the Spirit should fail before him, and the Souls which he hath made, yet they are kept alive, still to undergo and endure the Severity of God's Vengeance.
for there, if the Spirit should fail before him, and the Souls which he hath made, yet they Are kept alive, still to undergo and endure the Severity of God's Vengeance.
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who among us shall dwell with devouring Fire? who amongst us shall dwell with Everlasting Burnings, Isa. 33.14. They that do Iniquity shall be cast into a Furnace of Fire, Mat. 13.41, 42. The wrath of God cometh on the Children of Disobedience, Col. 3.6.
who among us shall dwell with devouring Fire? who among us shall dwell with Everlasting Burnings, Isaiah 33.14. They that do Iniquity shall be cast into a Furnace of Fire, Mathew 13.41, 42. The wrath of God comes on the Children of Disobedience, Col. 3.6.
we must be sure to avoid all these four Things, Sin, Hypocrisie, Iniquity and Disobedience; and also, in order to escape Hell, set forth by all these kinds of Expression;
we must be sure to avoid all these four Things, since, Hypocrisy, Iniquity and Disobedience; and also, in order to escape Hell, Set forth by all these Kinds of Expression;
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As we here see and know what we must avoid and eschew in order to escape from everlasting Punishment, (I will repeat them over again for more abundant Safety and Care) It is Sin, Hypocrisie, Iniquity, (which signifies doing those things that are not equal) Disobedience, Apostacy, or Falling away. So on the other hand, we are shewed from out of the same Scriptures of Truth, what we are to do to obtain Eternal Life;
As we Here see and know what we must avoid and eschew in order to escape from everlasting Punishment, (I will repeat them over again for more abundant Safety and Care) It is since, Hypocrisy, Iniquity, (which signifies doing those things that Are not equal) Disobedience, Apostasy, or Falling away. So on the other hand, we Are showed from out of the same Scriptures of Truth, what we Are to do to obtain Eternal Life;
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And as Sin, Hypocrisie, Iniquity and Disobedience do lead towards Hell, so this thing of Righteousness (through God's gracious acceptation thereof,) furthers towards Heaven.
And as since, Hypocrisy, Iniquity and Disobedience do led towards Hell, so this thing of Righteousness (through God's gracious acceptation thereof,) furthers towards Heaven.
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For by Life we receive, feel, and are rendred capable to enjoy all other things which can be had by Man. Accordingly, the Word of God which matle Man,
For by Life we receive, feel, and Are rendered capable to enjoy all other things which can be had by Man. Accordingly, the Word of God which matle Man,
Who, is the Bread of God which cometh down from Heaven, and Giveth Life unto the World, John 6.33. I am come, that bey might have Life more abundantly.
Who, is the Bred of God which comes down from Heaven, and Gives Life unto the World, John 6.33. I am come, that bey might have Life more abundantly.
And at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore, Psal. 16.11. Which is a great and remarkable diversity from those sudden and perishing Pleasures here.
And At thy right hand there Are pleasures for evermore, Psalm 16.11. Which is a great and remarkable diversity from those sudden and perishing Pleasures Here.
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It is called pure Gold, in opposition to that mixture of Dross which is with it here. And Perfect Peace, Isa. 26.3. To distinguish it again from that broken and interrupted Peace here.
It is called pure Gold, in opposition to that mixture of Dross which is with it Here. And Perfect Peace, Isaiah 26.3. To distinguish it again from that broken and interrupted Peace Here.
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As I do any thing which sets me one step forward in the way to Heaven, which I know assuredly from the Word of Truth (which shews and makes known the way of Life) as also from the approbation of mine own Conscience, being guided thereby;
As I do any thing which sets me one step forward in the Way to Heaven, which I know assuredly from the Word of Truth (which shows and makes known the Way of Life) as also from the approbation of mine own Conscience, being guided thereby;
for those Spirits do very much lett, resist and hinder, in our doing the Will of God) but rather rejoyce, because your Names are written in Heaven, Luke 10 20. For by your Names being enrolled there, you are much more sure of coming to Heaven from the Decree of God,
for those Spirits do very much let, resist and hinder, in our doing the Will of God) but rather rejoice, Because your Names Are written in Heaven, Lycia 10 20. For by your Names being enrolled there, you Are much more sure of coming to Heaven from the decree of God,
because the Promises do belong to thee, and thou art within the Covenant, and also to thee pertaineth the Adoption inasmuch as thou art so long a Son and Servant of God,
Because the Promises do belong to thee, and thou art within the Covenant, and also to thee pertaineth the Adoption inasmuch as thou art so long a Son and Servant of God,
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or we have in the days of our Flesh, so that in them who sin wilfully, what was formerly Ignorance or Unbelief, is now a certain fearful looking for of Judgment,
or we have in the days of our Flesh, so that in them who since wilfully, what was formerly Ignorance or Unbelief, is now a certain fearful looking for of Judgement,
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But such as in the Days of their Flesh were willing and obedient, they shall eat the good of the Land, Isa. 1.19. even of the new Heavens and new Earth, where Righteousness dwells.
But such as in the Days of their Flesh were willing and obedient, they shall eat the good of the Land, Isaiah 1.19. even of the new Heavens and new Earth, where Righteousness dwells.
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The Children of Men will then remember how that the Sinners, and Ungodly, and merry Men of the World, did in their life time receive their good things, that is, they received their Portion in this Life, Psal. 17.14. Because by them their Portion is fat, and their Meat plenteous, Hab. 1.16.
The Children of Men will then Remember how that the Sinners, and Ungodly, and merry Men of the World, did in their life time receive their good things, that is, they received their Portion in this Life, Psalm 17.14. Because by them their Portion is fat, and their Meat plenteous, Hab. 1.16.
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He found him in a desert Land, in the waste howling Wilderness, Deut. 32.9, 10. This last is just like our Condition now here on Earth, where God finds and culls out such and such of the Sons and Daughters of Men (the Lord knoweth them that are his) as are his People,
He found him in a desert Land, in the waste howling Wilderness, Deuteronomy 32.9, 10. This last is just like our Condition now Here on Earth, where God finds and culls out such and such of the Sons and Daughters of Men (the Lord Knoweth them that Are his) as Are his People,
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for Heaven, Immortality and Eternal Life are there couched and comprehended under all those several Expressions (which are repeated over innumerable times in the Books of Moses, the Psalms, and the Prophets, ) The Lords portion is his people;
for Heaven, Immortality and Eternal Life Are there couched and comprehended under all those several Expressions (which Are repeated over innumerable times in the Books of Moses, the Psalms, and the prophets,) The lords portion is his people;
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the Lord, the hope of their fathers, Jer. 50.7. Happy is that people whose God is the Lord, Psal. 144.15. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God, Psal. 146.5.
the Lord, the hope of their Father's, Jer. 50.7. Happy is that people whose God is the Lord, Psalm 144.15. Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God, Psalm 146.5.
And by all such Phrases and Forms of Speech there, which the Holy Ghost makes use of, to shew that such of his Creatures as serve and obey him, they have also an Interest and Propriety in him.
And by all such Phrases and Forms of Speech there, which the Holy Ghost makes use of, to show that such of his Creatures as serve and obey him, they have also an Interest and Propriety in him.
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Even so it is here, for by the same way of assuredly gathering and reasoning out of the Scriptures as is used in Heb. 11.16. He was not ashamed to be called their God, (so far goes the Text there cited out of the Old-Testament, but then saith the Reasoning by the Spirit further) for he hath prepared for them a City.
Even so it is Here, for by the same Way of assuredly gathering and reasoning out of the Scriptures as is used in Hebrew 11.16. He was not ashamed to be called their God, (so Far Goes the Text there cited out of the Old-Testament, but then Says the Reasoning by the Spirit further) for he hath prepared for them a city.
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From this very place we lay down and establish that grand Position and Affirmation, which is certainly true, That where-ever in the Old Testament God is said to be their God, therein is contained the Promise of Heaven, Immortality, and Eternal Life;
From this very place we lay down and establish that grand Position and Affirmation, which is Certainly true, That wherever in the Old Testament God is said to be their God, therein is contained the Promise of Heaven, Immortality, and Eternal Life;
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and for that Hardship and Inconvenience his Servants meet with from the World for his sake, which they did expect hereafter in another place, and that is Heaven;
and for that Hardship and Inconvenience his Servants meet with from the World for his sake, which they did expect hereafter in Another place, and that is Heaven;
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and also themselves should remain, or else be raised up again into a State capable to receive and partake of that great Good God had prepared for his Creatures, which must be by continuing or giving them Life again.
and also themselves should remain, or Else be raised up again into a State capable to receive and partake of that great Good God had prepared for his Creatures, which must be by Continuing or giving them Life again.
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and therefore Paul saith appositely and pertinently to the Matter here treated of, in Hope of Eternal Life, which God, that cannot lie promised before the World began;
and Therefore Paul Says appositely and pertinently to the Matter Here treated of, in Hope of Eternal Life, which God, that cannot lie promised before the World began;
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And therefore now it is called Hope, which entreth into that within the vail, Heb. 6.19. a better hope, Heb. 7.19. a lively hope, 1 Pet. 1.3. all in opposition to those faint Guesses, and imperfect Knowledge they had thereof under the Law.
And Therefore now it is called Hope, which entereth into that within the Vail, Hebrew 6.19. a better hope, Hebrew 7.19. a lively hope, 1 Pet. 1.3. all in opposition to those faint Guesses, and imperfect Knowledge they had thereof under the Law.
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It is speaking plainly under the Gospel, according to John 16.25. in opposition to those dark Speeches, which God spake by Moses, or those Parables and Proverbs, which he spake by his Servants, the Prophets.
It is speaking plainly under the Gospel, according to John 16.25. in opposition to those dark Speeches, which God spoke by Moses, or those Parables and Proverbs, which he spoke by his Servants, the prophets.
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They under the Old-Testament Dispensation had but a dull and glimmering Prospect beyond the Earthly Canaan: But now the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ hath abolished Death, and hath brought Life and Immortality to light thro' the Gospel, 2 Tim. 1.10.
They under the Old-Testament Dispensation had but a dull and glimmering Prospect beyond the Earthly Canaan: But now the appearing of our Saviour jesus christ hath abolished Death, and hath brought Life and Immortality to Light through the Gospel, 2 Tim. 1.10.
and also more suitable unto our Carnal Apprehensions, and Fleshly Mind, in describing it by the outward Representations of a Marriage Supper, Gold, Honour, Pleasure, Satisfaction, Blessedness, and such like;
and also more suitable unto our Carnal Apprehensions, and Fleshly Mind, in describing it by the outward Representations of a Marriage Supper, Gold, Honour, Pleasure, Satisfaction, Blessedness, and such like;
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yet there is also somewhat spoken of these things in the Old-Testament: But all that, and much more than all that, is comprehended under that one saying;
yet there is also somewhat spoken of these things in the Old-Testament: But all that, and much more than all that, is comprehended under that one saying;
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or if the Lord is my Strength, and my Portion for ever, thence it follows also of consequence, That all that Blessedness, Happiness, Goodness, Delight, Satisfaction and Immortality, which is in God the Everlasting Creator of the Ends of the Earth, (as it is all in him, which is any where in the World;
or if the Lord is my Strength, and my Portion for ever, thence it follows also of consequence, That all that Blessedness, Happiness, goodness, Delight, Satisfaction and Immortality, which is in God the Everlasting Creator of the Ends of the Earth, (as it is all in him, which is any where in the World;
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There is but one thing in the World which hinders all the reasonable Creatures on the Earth, from this Blessedness and Union with their God, and that is Sin.. O accursed thing!
There is but one thing in the World which hinders all the reasonable Creatures on the Earth, from this Blessedness and union with their God, and that is Sin.. O accursed thing!
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Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord, Acts 3.19.
repent you Therefore, and be converted, that your Sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord, Acts 3.19.
As the foregoing part of the Verse doth illustrate and shew that, so by the latter part of the Verse, the Holy Ghost doth signifie, that such of his Creatures as shall then be more nearly and immediately in the Presence of God (where is fulness of Joy,
As the foregoing part of the Verse does illustrate and show that, so by the latter part of the Verse, the Holy Ghost does signify, that such of his Creatures as shall then be more nearly and immediately in the Presence of God (where is fullness of Joy,
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as Waters do flow from the Fountain, Light doth proceed from the Sun, or as Heat doth issue forth from Burning Fire to the things that are next unto it.
as Waters do flow from the Fountain, Light does proceed from the Sun, or as Heat does issue forth from Burning Fire to the things that Are next unto it.
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As on the foregoing part of our Being he is our Creator, and he is our Preserver in the mean while, who holds our Soul in Life all the time that it is in the Body;
As on the foregoing part of our Being he is our Creator, and he is our Preserver in the mean while, who holds our Soul in Life all the time that it is in the Body;
and hereafter they shall flow back unto (as Rivers again to the Sea, from whence they did first arise) and be admitted into his immediate Presence to the nearest Communion,
and hereafter they shall flow back unto (as rivers again to the Sea, from whence they did First arise) and be admitted into his immediate Presence to the nearest Communion,
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And as Christ himself doth promise, Where I am there shall my servant be; if any man serve me, him will my father honour, John 11.26. That they may be all one, as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee;
And as christ himself does promise, Where I am there shall my servant be; if any man serve me, him will my father honour, John 11.26. That they may be all one, as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee;
accordingly he elsewhere calls him, My Father and your Father, my God and your God, Joh. 20.17. By expressing of which, on this wise he shews himself to be the first born of many Brethren, that Christ in all things should have the Pre-eminence:
accordingly he elsewhere calls him, My Father and your Father, my God and your God, John 20.17. By expressing of which, on this wise he shows himself to be the First born of many Brothers, that christ in all things should have the Preeminence:
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and accordingly the Scripture doth elsewhere expresly averr the same, Behold, now are we the sons of God, 1 John 3.2. and if they are the Sons of the Blessed, then we know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him;
and accordingly the Scripture does elsewhere expressly aver the same, Behold, now Are we the Sons of God, 1 John 3.2. and if they Are the Sons of the Blessed, then we know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him;
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As the Apostle argues, Furthermore, we have Fathers of our Flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence, shall we not much rather be in subjection to the father of spirits,
As the Apostle argues, Furthermore, we have Father's of our Flesh which corrected us, and we gave them Reverence, shall we not much rather be in subjection to the father of spirits,
but he for our Profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness, Heb. 12.9, 10. From which very last words I do reason, that if we may be partakers of his Holiness here (as this Text doth most plainly import, that we may) then assuredly we shall be partakers of this Happiness and Blessedness hereafter.
but he for our Profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness, Hebrew 12.9, 10. From which very last words I do reason, that if we may be partakers of his Holiness Here (as this Text does most plainly import, that we may) then assuredly we shall be partakers of this Happiness and Blessedness hereafter.
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From whence note, That the only way to Happiness is by Holiness, because of what is said in this same Chapter, Without holiness no man shall see the Lord, ver. 24. who have not Holiness here, that man or Woman will not have Happiness or Blessedness hereafter.
From whence note, That the only Way to Happiness is by Holiness, Because of what is said in this same Chapter, Without holiness no man shall see the Lord, ver. 24. who have not Holiness Here, that man or Woman will not have Happiness or Blessedness hereafter.
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Concerning this future and everlasting Happiness of Blessedness, many things do arise in the Mind which are hard to be uttered, and hard to be conceived.
Concerning this future and everlasting Happiness of Blessedness, many things do arise in the Mind which Are hard to be uttered, and hard to be conceived.
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neither hath the Eye seen, O God, besides thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him, Isa. 64.4. (As we do this Day in this Ordinance of Hearing his word) or that love him.
neither hath the Eye seen, Oh God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waits for him, Isaiah 64.4. (As we do this Day in this Ordinance of Hearing his word) or that love him.
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and the Souls of such as shall be Saved, and admitted there, will make their return, As we have heard, so have we seen, in the City of the Lord, of Hosts, in the City of our God, God will Establish it for ever. Selah. Psal. 48.8.
and the Souls of such as shall be Saved, and admitted there, will make their return, As we have herd, so have we seen, in the city of the Lord, of Hosts, in the city of our God, God will Establish it for ever. Selac. Psalm 48.8.
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And as it is here said, God will establish it (that is, the City he hath prepared for his People, for ever Selah. So it is Meet and Right, that by the way of Retaliation and Common good Will, ( Paul Calls it a Good Mind towards God) this little while that we are in the way, that his Servants and their Seed should be established before him, in his Worship and Service, in finishing his Work and doing his Will.
And as it is Here said, God will establish it (that is, the city he hath prepared for his People, for ever Selac. So it is Meet and Right, that by the Way of Retaliation and Common good Will, (Paul Calls it a Good Mind towards God) this little while that we Are in the Way, that his Servants and their Seed should be established before him, in his Worship and Service, in finishing his Work and doing his Will.
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and tediousness of a Religious Life, which indeed is real Peace and Satisfaction to the Heart of Man, to such who universally comply and conform unto it all along,
and tediousness of a Religious Life, which indeed is real Peace and Satisfaction to the Heart of Man, to such who universally comply and conform unto it all along,
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although the World, and Strangers to this Joy, and also our fleshly corrupt Nature are apt to call it so) rather than to enjoy the outward Mirth, Recreations and Pleasures of Sin for a season, knowing that all the Reproaches and Inconveniencies which we meet withal,
although the World, and Strangers to this Joy, and also our fleshly corrupt Nature Are apt to call it so) rather than to enjoy the outward Mirth, Recreations and Pleasures of since for a season, knowing that all the Reproaches and Inconveniences which we meet withal,
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Whilest, let others do what they will, we do all along follow, propose and endeavour after an end which is worthy, viz. To serve God here with all our Mind, Body,
Whilst, let Others doe what they will, we do all along follow, propose and endeavour After an end which is worthy, viz. To serve God Here with all our Mind, Body,
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