Being for ever with the Lord, the great hope, end and comfort of believers what it is, and how to be obtained and forethought of / preached by Matthew Sylvester ; and published at the publick request of Mr. Ri. Baxter, at the hearing of it.
THese words are a part of those cheering Passages which were written to this excellent and much-commended Church, by way of Antidote against immoderate Sorrows for such as sleep in Jesus.
THese words Are a part of those cheering Passages which were written to this excellent and much-commended Church, by Way of Antidote against immoderate Sorrows for such as sleep in jesus.
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and Vigour of Expression that this Epistle entertains its Reader with. He first acknowledges what effectual Grace had brought them to, 1 Thess. 1. 2-10.
and Vigour of Expression that this Epistle entertains its Reader with. He First acknowledges what effectual Grace had brought them to, 1 Thess 1. 2-10.
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Then (when he was to stay alone at Athens; for which no doubt he saw great cause) he sends Timotheus to them for their Establishment and Consolation in the Faith;
Then (when he was to stay alone At Athens; for which no doubt he saw great cause) he sends Timothy to them for their Establishment and Consolation in the Faith;
and to obviate all Discouragements and Snares which otherwise might make them droop or stumble. And Timothy returns with a very good account concerning them;
and to obviate all Discouragements and Snares which otherwise might make them droop or Stumble. And Timothy returns with a very good account Concerning them;
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And then he presses them to walk according to his Doctrine, and abundantly to improve that Christian Directory which they had received from him for pleasing God:
And then he presses them to walk according to his Doctrine, and abundantly to improve that Christian Directory which they had received from him for pleasing God:
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than others are, 1 Thess. v. 1-22. All which he closes with a solemn Prayer and Benediction, with testified assurance of success herein, 1 Thess. 5.23, 24. and hereupon he charges them by the Lord, that this Epistle be read to all the Holy Brethren, vers. 27. as being of such consequence and concernment to them all.
than Others Are, 1 Thess v. 1-22. All which he closes with a solemn Prayer and Benediction, with testified assurance of success herein, 1 Thess 5.23, 24. and hereupon he charges them by the Lord, that this Epistle be read to all the Holy Brothers, vers. 27. as being of such consequence and concernment to them all.
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We who are found alive, and the Dead in Christ that rise first, vers. 16, 17. and all of them Children of the Light and Day, 1 Thess. v. 5, 8, 9. The living Members and true Favorites of Christ, distinguished from mere Pretenders, Enemies and Strangers, by their true conformity to Christ himself, in Spirit, Purpose,
We who Are found alive, and the Dead in christ that rise First, vers. 16, 17. and all of them Children of the Light and Day, 1 Thess v. 5, 8, 9. The living Members and true Favorites of christ, distinguished from mere Pretenders, Enemies and Strangers, by their true conformity to christ himself, in Spirit, Purpose,
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They with the Living are caught up to meet Christ in the Air, and so they are for ever with him, ver. 16, 17. 1. The Persons here intended for this blessed State, and reckoning duly thereupon;
They with the Living Are caught up to meet christ in the Air, and so they Are for ever with him, ver. 16, 17. 1. The Persons Here intended for this blessed State, and reckoning duly thereupon;
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You turned to God from Idols, to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from Heaven, 1 Thess. 1.9, 10. Your Work of Faith, Labour of Love,
You turned to God from Idols, to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from Heaven, 1 Thess 1.9, 10. Your Work of Faith, Labour of Love,
The Apostle calls them, the Children of the Light and Day, 1 Thess. v. 5. such as derive a new Nature from it, 2 Cor. iii. 3, 18. walk under the Government and Conduct of it, Ephes. v. 8. and are entitled to great Priviledges by it, Acts xx. 32. & xxvi. 18. John xii. 35, 36. Let me then close this Head with this;
The Apostle calls them, the Children of the Light and Day, 1 Thess v. 5. such as derive a new Nature from it, 2 Cor. iii. 3, 18. walk under the Government and Conduct of it, Ephesians v. 8. and Are entitled to great Privileges by it, Acts xx. 32. & xxvi. 18. John xii. 35, 36. Let me then close this Head with this;
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1. Consider who expresly are to be excluded, and upon what accounts, 1 Cor. vi. 9, 10. Galat. v. 19-21. Ephes. v. 5. Mat. xxv. 41-46. Rev. xxi. 8, 27. Hence then this We can take in no such Persons.
1. Consider who expressly Are to be excluded, and upon what accounts, 1 Cor. vi. 9, 10. Galatians v. 19-21. Ephesians v. 5. Mathew xxv. 41-46. Rev. xxi. 8, 27. Hence then this We can take in no such Persons.
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resolute Promoters of Christ's Interests, patient Sufferers for it, prudent Contrivers, fruitful Walkers, such as are observant of his Conduct, obedient to his Laws, submissive to his Providence,
resolute Promoters of Christ's Interests, patient Sufferers for it, prudent Contrivers, fruitful Walkers, such as Are observant of his Conduct, obedient to his Laws, submissive to his Providence,
2. The State and Privilege whereto they are determined, to be for ever with the Lord, John xiv. 2, 3. Hence we are exhorted to seek those things above where Christ is, Col. iii. 1. Hence, Come, ye Blessed — and depart from me, ye Cursed, Mat. xxv. 34, 41. Present with the Lord, 2 Cor. v. 8. They shall walk with me in White,
2. The State and Privilege whereto they Are determined, to be for ever with the Lord, John xiv. 2, 3. Hence we Are exhorted to seek those things above where christ is, Col. iii. 1. Hence, Come, you Blessed — and depart from me, you Cursed, Mathew xxv. 34, 41. Present with the Lord, 2 Cor. v. 8. They shall walk with me in White,
that they may behold the Glory which thou hast given me, John xvii. 24. Christ with his Father are the only Temple of that Blessed State where all the Favorites of Christ must be, Rev. xxi. 23. Christ is our Life in Heaven, Col. iii. 3, 4. Our Hope from Heaven, Tit. ii. 13. Phil. iii. 20. Our Plea for Heaven, Heb. ix. 15. Our Way to Heaven, John xiv. 6. Our Head and all in Heaven, Ephes. i. 20-23. We are to be with him who is the greatest Friend, Isa. ix. 6, 7. Heb. i. 2-14. & iv. 14-16. Rev. i. 5, 18. Col. i. 15-19.
that they may behold the Glory which thou hast given me, John xvii. 24. christ with his Father Are the only Temple of that Blessed State where all the Favorites of christ must be, Rev. xxi. 23. christ is our Life in Heaven, Col. iii. 3, 4. Our Hope from Heaven, Tit. ii. 13. Philip iii. 20. Our Plea for Heaven, Hebrew ix. 15. Our Way to Heaven, John xiv. 6. Our Head and all in Heaven, Ephesians i. 20-23. We Are to be with him who is the greatest Friend, Isaiah ix. 6, 7. Hebrew i. 2-14. & iv. 14-16. Rev. i. 5, 18. Col. i. 15-19.
And the fastest and most faithful Friend, in Isa. xi. 5. Heb. iii. 1, 2. & x. 23. & xiii. 8. But now what it is to be with Christ none yet fully know, 1 Cor. xiii. 9-12.
And the fastest and most faithful Friend, in Isaiah xi. 5. Hebrew iii. 1, 2. & x. 23. & xiii. 8. But now what it is to be with christ none yet Fully know, 1 Cor. xiii. 9-12.
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but the luster of discovered Excellency and Perfection? And O the excellence of the Lord-Redeemer, in his exalted State! his Transfiguration amazed Beholders!
but the luster of discovered Excellency and Perfection? And Oh the excellence of the Lord-Redeemer, in his exalted State! his Transfiguration amazed Beholders!
When he appeared to Saul, he struck him blind, the distant sight or glance which Stephen got, imprest no ordinary Majesty and Glory on his Countenance.
When he appeared to Saul, he struck him blind, the distant sighed or glance which Stephen god, impressed no ordinary Majesty and Glory on his Countenance.
But Christ acquaints us with his three-fold Glory, wherein every Eye shall see him, Luke ix. 26. There is his personal Glory as to his humane Nature, a glorious Body; Spiritual, Immortal, incapable of Sufferings;
But christ acquaints us with his threefold Glory, wherein every Eye shall see him, Lycia ix. 26. There is his personal Glory as to his humane Nature, a glorious Body; Spiritual, Immortal, incapable of Sufferings;
and Motion, and Expression, shall shew the excellent Temper, Furniture, and Beauty of his Soul. O the Wisdom, Majesty, Holiness and Vivacity of his Soul, which then will have their fullest Explications and Appearances!
and Motion, and Expression, shall show the excellent Temper, Furniture, and Beauty of his Soul. O the Wisdom, Majesty, Holiness and Vivacity of his Soul, which then will have their Fullest Explications and Appearances!
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but sure I am, the physical Changes, and the judicial Process and Conclusions of that Day, with the evident yieldings and submissions of the whole Frame of Nature to his Will,
but sure I am, the physical Changes, and the judicial Process and Conclusions of that Day, with the evident yieldings and submissions of the Whole Frame of Nature to his Will,
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and the effectual bowing of every Knee, and the confession of every Tongue to him, will deservedly bear the Character of the Father's Glory, Phil. ii. 9-11.
and the effectual bowing of every Knee, and the Confessi of every Tongue to him, will deservedly bear the Character of the Father's Glory, Philip ii. 9-11.
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The Constitution and Administration of his everlasting Kingdom will declare his Eminencies; How much he is above them in Excellencies and Prerogatives.
The Constitution and Administration of his everlasting Kingdom will declare his Eminences; How much he is above them in Excellencies and Prerogatives.
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and Concerns, and every way preserving all his Subjects, and all their Entertainments and Employments, in all the harmony and decencies of a Divine Kingdom;
and Concerns, and every Way preserving all his Subject's, and all their Entertainments and Employments, in all the harmony and decencies of a Divine Kingdom;
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Witness their conformity to his glorious Self, their intimate conversation with him, and the inundations of Delights that ever flow from him upon them; such a Prince! such Subjects!
Witness their conformity to his glorious Self, their intimate Conversation with him, and the inundations of Delights that ever flow from him upon them; such a Prince! such Subject's!
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Then come those Visions, Dispensations, and Employments, and those reciprocal Satisfactions, which cannot be but where Christ and his Favorites are gotten and kept together.
Then come those Visions, Dispensations, and Employments, and those reciprocal Satisfactions, which cannot be but where christ and his Favorites Are got and kept together.
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II. The Evidence of this Truth. 1. Why else was Jesus Christ Incarnate? Heb. 2.14. He took not hold of Angels, but of the Seed of Abraham, Vers. v. ib. NONLATINALPHABET is there the word:
II The Evidence of this Truth. 1. Why Else was jesus christ Incarnate? Hebrew 2.14. He took not hold of Angels, but of the Seed of Abraham, Vers. v. ib. is there the word:
and it is used of Christ when he took hold of timerous and sinking Peter on the Waves, Mat. xiv. 31. No doubt but Christ's assuming to himself our Nature, was a great hold thereon.
and it is used of christ when he took hold of timorous and sinking Peter on the Waves, Mathew xiv. 31. No doubt but Christ's assuming to himself our Nature, was a great hold thereon.
Such an alliance and approach to Man as intimated, yea demonstrated, Christ's fitness and resolution to be both visible and delightfully conversible to all his Saints for ever, even in their own Nature.
Such an alliance and approach to Man as intimated, yea demonstrated, Christ's fitness and resolution to be both visible and delightfully conversible to all his Saints for ever, even in their own Nature.
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and that there were Eye-witnesses of his Glory, the Glory as of the only begotten of the Father, John i. 14. And O how ample and emphatical is this Passage, if well considered by us!
and that there were Eyewitnesses of his Glory, the Glory as of the only begotten of the Father, John i. 14. And Oh how ample and emphatical is this Passage, if well considered by us!
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The Word; that living quickning Word, by whom God made the World and us, Ephes. iii. 9. John v. 26. and whom God promised to be the Root and Prince of Life, 1 Joh. v. 11. by whom,
The Word; that living quickening Word, by whom God made the World and us, Ephesians iii. 9. John v. 26. and whom God promised to be the Root and Prince of Life, 1 John v. 11. by whom,
and for whose pleasure all Things both are and were created, Rev. iv. 11. and upheld, Heb. i. 2, 3. Who is the Image of the Invisible God, the first-born of every Creature. See further, Col. i. 15-19.
and for whose pleasure all Things both Are and were created, Rev. iv. 11. and upheld, Hebrew i. 2, 3. Who is the Image of the Invisible God, the firstborn of every Creature. See further, Col. i. 15-19.
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In my Father's House are many Mansions — were it not so I would have told you — John xiv. 2, 3. This Word made Flesh. See Heb. ii. 16-18. Rom. viii. 3, 4. and in that Tabernacle dwelling amongst Men:
In my Father's House Are many Mansions — were it not so I would have told you — John xiv. 2, 3. This Word made Flesh. See Hebrew ii. 16-18. Rom. viii. 3, 4. and in that Tabernacle Dwelling among Men:
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And why? that he might be our Kinsman, Surety, Brother, Heb. ii. 11-13. that he might thus be conversant and sympathising with us, and strike our very Hearts even through our very Senses; and thereby make us fervently desirous to be with him for ever.
And why? that he might be our Kinsman, Surety, Brother, Hebrew ii. 11-13. that he might thus be conversant and sympathising with us, and strike our very Hearts even through our very Senses; and thereby make us fervently desirous to be with him for ever.
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Good to be here, said the Apostle Peter, when he had seen his Master's Glory in but a transient glimpse, Mat. xvii. 4. And we saw his Glory — full of Grace and Truth. Grace poured into his Lips;
Good to be Here, said the Apostle Peter, when he had seen his Masters Glory in but a Transient glimpse, Mathew xvii. 4. And we saw his Glory — full of Grace and Truth. Grace poured into his Lips;
and the Mirror of our Glory in his Presence, Phil. ii. 5. 1 John ii. 6. with Phil. iii. 21. 1 John iii. 2. And as to his Sufferings he was the purchaser of our Persons and our Glory, that his own Grace and Name might thus be glorified in us, 2 Thess. i. 12. 1 Cor. vi. 20. 1 Pet. i. 17-21.
and the Mirror of our Glory in his Presence, Philip ii. 5. 1 John ii. 6. with Philip iii. 21. 1 John iii. 2. And as to his Sufferings he was the purchaser of our Persons and our Glory, that his own Grace and Name might thus be glorified in us, 2 Thess i. 12. 1 Cor. vi. 20. 1 Pet. i. 17-21.
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How inwardly, evenly, readily, and chearfully was his Soul kept for God! and how entirely were his Thoughts taken up with God! And all to let us see what frame we must be in,
How inwardly, evenly, readily, and cheerfully was his Soul kept for God! and how entirely were his Thoughts taken up with God! And all to let us see what frame we must be in,
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And all the Excellencies of humane Nature, that a right Spirit and Behaviour towards God and Man could reach and shew, were so advanced and conspicuous in Christ,
And all the Excellencies of humane Nature, that a right Spirit and Behaviour towards God and Man could reach and show, were so advanced and conspicuous in christ,
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& 8.29, 46. 1 Pet. ii. 22. His Aim and Business was our conformity to him in Sentiment, in Heart and Life, in this World, that he might thus present us to his Father,
& 8.29, 46. 1 Pet. ii. 22. His Aim and Business was our conformity to him in Sentiment, in Heart and Life, in this World, that he might thus present us to his Father,
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Such Knowledg of God! such Wisdom in the conduct of Affairs for God! such Obedience and Submission to the Will of God! such Dependance on God, Delight and Acquiescence in him! such Expectations from him! and such Fulfillings after him!
Such Knowledge of God! such Wisdom in the conduct of Affairs for God! such obedience and Submission to the Will of God! such Dependence on God, Delight and Acquiescence in him! such Expectations from him! and such Fulfillings After him!
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And as to his Sufferings and Death, they were the purchase of this State, Ephes. i. 14. Heb. v. 9. & ix. 15. & ii. 9, 10. & x. 20. The Expiation of our Crimes, the Ransom of our Souls,
And as to his Sufferings and Death, they were the purchase of this State, Ephesians i. 14. Hebrew v. 9. & ix. 15. & ii. 9, 10. & x. 20. The Expiation of our Crimes, the Ransom of our Souls,
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What Constitution & Complexion their Souls and Persons were to be brought unto: What Means and Helps would be most expedient hereunto. What Doctrines, Laws, and Priviledges;
What Constitution & Complexion their Souls and Persons were to be brought unto: What Means and Helps would be most expedient hereunto. What Doctrines, Laws, and Privileges;
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what Ordinances and providential Dispensations would best accommodate them in this Affair: In what Ways and Seasons, and to what Degrees they should be furnished and tried;
what Ordinances and providential Dispensations would best accommodate them in this Affair: In what Ways and Seasons, and to what Degrees they should be furnished and tried;
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And hence we find his Name to be Wonderful Counsellor, Isa. ix. 6. That in him are all the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledg hidden, Col. ii. 3. That all the fulness of the God-head dwells bodily in him, vers. 9. And that he is made of God Wisdom to us, 1 Cor. i. 30. Under the conduct of this Wisdom, he acquaints them with himself, John xvii. 7, 8. He shews them his Commission and Design, John vi. 38-40. Whither he was to go, and their way to follow him, Joh. xiv. 4-6.
And hence we find his Name to be Wondered Counsellor, Isaiah ix. 6. That in him Are all the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge hidden, Col. ii. 3. That all the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in him, vers. 9. And that he is made of God Wisdom to us, 1 Cor. i. 30. Under the conduct of this Wisdom, he acquaints them with himself, John xvii. 7, 8. He shows them his Commission and Design, John vi. 38-40. Whither he was to go, and their Way to follow him, John xiv. 4-6.
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with all that might help or hinder them in their proficiency and advances towards his exalted Self, with all their needful Preparations for that State and Day wherein they should behold him,
with all that might help or hinder them in their proficiency and advances towards his exalted Self, with all their needful Preparations for that State and Day wherein they should behold him,
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and be with him, in his Meridian Glory, Luk. ix. 23-26. & xii. 33-38. yea, and the cost and gain of Christian Godliness, Luk. xiv. 33. & xviii. 29, 30. His evidently great Love to them (with all Expressions and Avouchments of it);
and be with him, in his Meridian Glory, Luk. ix. 23-26. & xii. 33-38. yea, and the cost and gain of Christian Godliness, Luk. xiv. 33. & xviii. 29, 30. His evidently great Love to them (with all Expressions and Avouchment of it);
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He suffered long, was kind, vaunted not himself, was not puffed up, envied not, never behav'd himself unseemly, sought not his own, was not easily provoked, thought no Evil, rejoiced not in Iniquity,
He suffered long, was kind, vaunted not himself, was not puffed up, envied not, never behaved himself unseemly, sought not his own, was not Easily provoked, Thought no Evil, rejoiced not in Iniquity,
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He bare all things, believed, hoped, and endured all things: (for thus doth Love, 1 Cor. xiii. 4-7.) Thus having shewed them what Spirit he was of, who was the brightness of his Father's Glory:
He bore all things, believed, hoped, and endured all things: (for thus does Love, 1 Cor. xiii. 4-7.) Thus having showed them what Spirit he was of, who was the brightness of his Father's Glory:
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and thus, how safely they might trust him, and wherein their Tempers were to harmonize and accord with his, that so his Presence might be their felicity and delight;
and thus, how safely they might trust him, and wherein their Tempers were to harmonise and accord with his, that so his Presence might be their felicity and delight;
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and I in you, Joh. xiv. 19, 20, 28. And because I go to the Father, you shall see me, Joh. xvi. 16, 22. and I will come and fetch you to my self, Joh. xiv. 3. And having lived as bound for Heaven, practically shewing His their way thereto, he dies, a Sacrifice for Sin, a Ransomer of Souls, a Purchaser of Heaven, a Conqueror of Death and Hell, a Martyr for the Christian Cause and Hope, a Patern and Exempler of Patience, Fortitude, Holiness and Hope, and Love to his;
and I in you, John xiv. 19, 20, 28. And Because I go to the Father, you shall see me, John xvi. 16, 22. and I will come and fetch you to my self, John xiv. 3. And having lived as bound for Heaven, practically showing His their Way thereto, he die, a Sacrifice for since, a Ransomer of Souls, a Purchaser of Heaven, a Conqueror of Death and Hell, a Martyr for the Christian Cause and Hope, a Pattern and Exempler of Patience, Fortitude, Holiness and Hope, and Love to his;
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as the enforcement of this Truth and Hope, did not the stated Limits of a single Sermon forbid it? Was Life and Immortality brought to Light by him, only to tantalize our Souls? 2 Tim. i. 10. Is it illustrated by the Gospel to us as a State separate from Christ himself? Must he,
as the enforcement of this Truth and Hope, did not the stated Limits of a single Sermon forbid it? Was Life and Immortality brought to Light by him, only to tantalize our Souls? 2 Tim. i. 10. Is it illustrated by the Gospel to us as a State separate from christ himself? Must he,
as Man, have it without us, or we without him? or must both have it in a State of Separation each from other? Was not Christ raised by his Father, that our Faith and Hope might be in God? 1 Pet. i. 21. And what is the Hope, that Christ and we should see each other's Face no more!
as Man, have it without us, or we without him? or must both have it in a State of Separation each from other? Was not christ raised by his Father, that our Faith and Hope might be in God? 1 Pet. i. 21. And what is the Hope, that christ and we should see each other's Face no more!
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And would Christ shew himself on Earth alive, only to shew us what, and with whom we never are to be? as if he only came to raise our Expectations to our shame and horror? What was the sense of that great Message which he sent by Mary to his Brethren? Go tell my Brethren I ascend to my Father, and your Father;
And would christ show himself on Earth alive, only to show us what, and with whom we never Are to be? as if he only Come to raise our Expectations to our shame and horror? What was the sense of that great Message which he sent by Marry to his Brothers? Go tell my Brothers I ascend to my Father, and your Father;
and to be glorified together, Rom. viii. 17. What meant his entrance into Heaven as our Fore-runner? Heb. vi. 20. Was it to tell the glorious Inhabitants of that blessed World, in all their heights of Wonderment and Expectation, that he repented of this his glorious Enterprize,
and to be glorified together, Rom. viii. 17. What meant his Entrance into Heaven as our Forerunner? Hebrew vi. 20. Was it to tell the glorious Inhabitants of that blessed World, in all their heights of Wonderment and Expectation, that he repented of this his glorious Enterprise,
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or that he was baffled in it, and that he cared not for having his Favorites and redeemed Ones in his sight? What means his Intercession there? Heb. vii. 25. & ix. 24. whereby our Prayers,
or that he was baffled in it, and that he cared not for having his Favorites and redeemed Ones in his sighed? What means his Intercession there? Hebrew vii. 25. & ix. 24. whereby our Prayers,
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and Pains, and Hopes are so emboldned? Heb. x. 19-25, 35. & ix. 12. Prays he against what he appeared, endeavoured and suffered for? or can he not prevail with God for us? or doth he trifle with his Father within the Veil,
and Pains, and Hope's Are so emboldened? Hebrew x. 19-25, 35. & ix. 12. Prays he against what he appeared, endeavoured and suffered for? or can he not prevail with God for us? or does he trifle with his Father within the Veil,
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Why is he there enthroned? Heb. viii. 1. Mat. xxviii. 19, 20. Why made Head over all things to his Church? see Ephes. i. 17-23. Addrest unto by a dying Martyr for this thing, and he too owned signally, yea, miraculously in this his Martyrdom and Address? Act. vi. 15. & vii. 55-59.
Why is he there Enthroned? Hebrew viii. 1. Mathew xxviii. 19, 20. Why made Head over all things to his Church? see Ephesians i. 17-23. Addressed unto by a dying Martyr for this thing, and he too owned signally, yea, miraculously in this his Martyrdom and Address? Act. vi. 15. & vii. 55-59.
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And why commemorated by his own special Order at the Table of the Lord, as one with whom we are to meet again as our Redeemer? 1 Cor. xi. 23-26. Is not this priviledg sealed and secured to us by the Covenant of Grace? How can the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, cherish and seal to deceitful Expectations? Heb. x. 23. 2 Tim. ii. 10-13. What doth the Spirit of Jesus form and seal us to but this? 2 Cor. v. 5. & i. 21, 22. Ephes. i. 14. & iv. 30. The Notions which he forms, the Faith which he works, the Tempers which he frames, the Desires which he kindles, the Prayers and Labours which he animates, are all for this, 2 Thess. ii. 13, 14. How can it be the dreadful doom of all his Enemies to depart from him, if it be not our determined priviledg to be with him? Mat. xxv. 41. 2 Thess. i. 9. Luk. xiii. 25-27.
And why commemorated by his own special Order At the Table of the Lord, as one with whom we Are to meet again as our Redeemer? 1 Cor. xi. 23-26. Is not this privilege sealed and secured to us by the Covenant of Grace? How can the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, cherish and seal to deceitful Expectations? Hebrew x. 23. 2 Tim. ii. 10-13. What does the Spirit of jesus from and seal us to but this? 2 Cor. v. 5. & i. 21, 22. Ephesians i. 14. & iv. 30. The Notions which he forms, the Faith which he works, the Tempers which he frames, the Desires which he kindles, the Prayers and Labours which he animates, Are all for this, 2 Thess ii. 13, 14. How can it be the dreadful doom of all his Enemies to depart from him, if it be not our determined privilege to be with him? Mathew xxv. 41. 2 Thess i. 9. Luk. xiii. 25-27.
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and that our assimilation to him would be compleated (and continued) by the Visions of his State and Day, as his inspired Servant hath informed us 〈 … 〉 Joh. iii. 2. and that our reckoning 〈 … 〉 •nd longing after it, are the 〈8 letters〉ory Fruits of his own sanctifying and sealing Spirit, as we are told 2 Cor. v. 5-9. & Rom. viii. 16-23. we had never been informed of such a discriminating Accent in his final Sentence, as he hath told us of.
and that our assimilation to him would be completed (and continued) by the Visions of his State and Day, as his inspired Servant hath informed us 〈 … 〉 John iii. 2. and that our reckoning 〈 … 〉 •nd longing After it, Are the 〈8 letters〉ory Fruits of his own sanctifying and sealing Spirit, as we Are told 2 Cor. v. 5-9. & Rom. viii. 16-23. we had never been informed of such a discriminating Accent in his final Sentence, as he hath told us of.
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Whence was it made the Charge and Business of his commissionated and inspired Officers, to teach and enforce this grateful Truth upon us, were it not certainly decreed by God and Christ? 1 Cor. xv. 15. Col. iii. 4. 1 Thess. ii. 19. & iii. 13. Would he enjoin such special Officers,
Whence was it made the Charge and Business of his commissionated and inspired Officers, to teach and enforce this grateful Truth upon us, were it not Certainly decreed by God and christ? 1 Cor. xv. 15. Col. iii. 4. 1 Thess ii. 19. & iii. 13. Would he enjoin such special Officers,
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and to represent it to us as the alluring and refreshing aggravation of that State to come, that we should be with Christ for ever? Did they preach falshood by special Order,
and to represent it to us as the alluring and refreshing aggravation of that State to come, that we should be with christ for ever? Did they preach falsehood by special Order,
if no such Matter be designed for us? Joh. xii. 26. Tit. ii. 12, 14. 2 Pet. iii. 14. 2 Cor. v. 9. Our pressing Pleas and Motives that are to animate and enforce our Duties, Sufferings,
if no such Matter be designed for us? John xii. 26. Tit. ii. 12, 14. 2 Pet. iii. 14. 2 Cor. v. 9. Our pressing Pleasant and Motives that Are to animate and enforce our Duties, Sufferings,
and Consolations, with all those exercised Graces which are to spirit such Performances, Submissions, and dutiful Rejoicings by the way, do evidently bear themselves upon this Hope, 2 Pet. i. 5-11. 2 Thess. ii. 13-17. Heb. x. 32-37.
and Consolations, with all those exercised Graces which Are to Spirit such Performances, Submissions, and dutiful Rejoicings by the Way, do evidently bear themselves upon this Hope, 2 Pet. i. 5-11. 2 Thess ii. 13-17. Hebrew x. 32-37.
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How could the Son of God himself obtain that Glory and Delight which he so reckons on, in the success of what he undertook, were not his purchased and redeemed Ones to be with him? John xvii. 22, 24. 2 Thess. i. 10, 12. We find that Christ and his must go together in unto the Marriage, Mat. xxv. 10. And what is this going in together,
How could the Son of God himself obtain that Glory and Delight which he so reckons on, in the success of what he undertook, were not his purchased and redeemed Ones to be with him? John xvii. 22, 24. 2 Thess i. 10, 12. We find that christ and his must go together in unto the Marriage, Mathew xxv. 10. And what is this going in together,
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but the joint entrance and admission of Head and Members into that State of Royal Entertainments within the Vail? Would Christ have begg'd of God, both the discovery and impartment of his Glory to his Members, had not both these been highly valued by him? Joh. xvii. 22, 24. Will not Christ (think we) count it his Honour, to have his own produced in open Court as Signs and Wonders? Heb. ii. 13. to bring his Sons to Glory? vers. 10. and to have that Church for which he gave himself,
but the joint Entrance and admission of Head and Members into that State of Royal Entertainments within the vail? Would christ have begged of God, both the discovery and impartment of his Glory to his Members, had not both these been highly valued by him? John xvii. 22, 24. Will not christ (think we) count it his Honour, to have his own produced in open Court as Signs and Wonders? Hebrew ii. 13. to bring his Sons to Glory? vers. 10. and to have that Church for which he gave himself,
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And to see us fixed in his own Presence, as the eternal stately Monuments of his magnificent and victorious Grace & Love? What was the Plea wherewith he accented his dying Prayer for his, that God would charge his special Providence with them,
And to see us fixed in his own Presence, as the Eternal stately Monuments of his magnificent and victorious Grace & Love? What was the Plea wherewith he accented his dying Prayer for his, that God would charge his special Providence with them,
but this, that I am glorified in them? John xvii. 10. And will the Head be glorified by being eternally parted from his Members? Where lies the Glory of a Teacher,
but this, that I am glorified in them? John xvii. 10. And will the Head be glorified by being eternally parted from his Members? Where lies the Glory of a Teacher,
but in the Wisdom of his Scholars? and could Christ be glorified in making his expert in the Doctrine of Lies and Forgeries? What! bring Men to discern and credit & rely upon what only was delusive!
but in the Wisdom of his Scholars? and could christ be glorified in making his expert in the Doctrine of Lies and Forgeries? What! bring Men to discern and credit & rely upon what only was delusive!
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How can we learn this as a Truth in Jesus, that we shall live with him for ever, when no such thing shall come to pass? I have told you — that when it comes to pass, ye might believe, Joh. xiv. 29. The Signs which God gave of a false Prophet under the Law, were either speaking what was absolutely false;
How can we Learn this as a Truth in jesus, that we shall live with him for ever, when no such thing shall come to pass? I have told you — that when it comes to pass, you might believe, John xiv. 29. The Signs which God gave of a false Prophet under the Law, were either speaking what was absolutely false;
but in the acceptance and success of what he regularly offereth to the determined Ends thereof? And can Christ our great High Priest be glorified as a Priest for ever, whose Sacerdotal Faithfulness could never bring up those unto himself in Heaven,
but in the acceptance and success of what he regularly Offereth to the determined Ends thereof? And can christ our great High Priest be glorified as a Priest for ever, whose Sacerdotal Faithfulness could never bring up those unto himself in Heaven,
if his Loyal Subjects must not abide with him for ever? John xv. 10, 11. Heb. v. 9. 2 Tim. iv. 6, 8. When he delivereth up the Kingdom to the Father, hath he no Subjects to produce, fitted unto the Felicities and Employments of his own Glorious Presence? And can he be glorified that hath no Subjects to adore him for his governing them so well? And how can he be glorified as the Captain of the Hosts of God in the great War with Satan,
if his Loyal Subject's must not abide with him for ever? John xv. 10, 11. Hebrew v. 9. 2 Tim. iv. 6, 8. When he Delivereth up the Kingdom to the Father, hath he no Subject's to produce, fitted unto the Felicities and Employments of his own Glorious Presence? And can he be glorified that hath no Subject's to adore him for his governing them so well? And how can he be glorified as the Captain of the Hosts of God in the great War with Satan,
and darting forth that Glory which must diffuse it self through all the Regions and Inhabitants of that blessed World above? He must be glorified and admired at,
and darting forth that Glory which must diffuse it self through all the Regions and Inhabitants of that blessed World above? He must be glorified and admired At,
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Who would not breath and strive to reach that blessed State? 2 Cor. 5.8, 9. O let that Passage in 1 Cor. 15.58. be well considered, concocted, and digested by you, so as to make you every way greatly conformable thereto:
Who would not breath and strive to reach that blessed State? 2 Cor. 5.8, 9. O let that Passage in 1 Cor. 15.58. be well considered, concocted, and digested by you, so as to make you every Way greatly conformable thereto:
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Did not Paul bear this Truth upon his Heart, and court us all to follow him in the heavenliness of his Mind and Life? Phil. 3.14, 15. So lovely is the Lord of Glory,
Did not Paul bear this Truth upon his Heart, and court us all to follow him in the heavenliness of his Mind and Life? Philip 3.14, 15. So lovely is the Lord of Glory,
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And when he comes from Heaven to judg the World, the Hosts and Citizens of that blessed State will joyfully attend his motions, 1 Thess. 3.13. Mat. 25.31. 2. If there be no Love to Christ, there would be no Joy in Heaven.
And when he comes from Heaven to judge the World, the Hosts and Citizens of that blessed State will joyfully attend his motions, 1 Thess 3.13. Mathew 25.31. 2. If there be no Love to christ, there would be no Joy in Heaven.
Those that have stumbl'd at his Holiness, will be confounded at his Glory, Mark 8.34. to 38. The Crown of Life and Glory is reserv'd for, and shall be only given to those that are lovers of his Appearance.
Those that have stumbled At his Holiness, will be confounded At his Glory, Mark 8.34. to 38. The Crown of Life and Glory is reserved for, and shall be only given to those that Are lovers of his Appearance.
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For who can think that the Glories of the Heavenly State, and the Pleasures of beholding Christ therein, can be their Portion, upon whom the great Sentence of Anathema Maranatha (i. e.
For who can think that the Glories of the Heavenly State, and the Pleasures of beholding christ therein, can be their Portion, upon whom the great Sentence of Anathema Maranatha (i. e.
or Christ and Heaven can be no Portion. 3. No Christ! no Heaven. Heaven must needs be lost where Christ is miss'd of, Act. 4.12. No Christ! no entrance into Glory:
or christ and Heaven can be no Portion. 3. No christ! no Heaven. Heaven must needs be lost where christ is missed of, Act. 4.12. No christ! no Entrance into Glory:
And is it meet that the Cross, the Crown, and Glory of the Son of God should serve the Devil? What! shall Christ prostitute his Blood and Scepter unto the first-born of Apostacy and Wickedness,
And is it meet that the Cross, the Crown, and Glory of the Son of God should serve the devil? What! shall christ prostitute his Blood and Sceptre unto the firstborn of Apostasy and Wickedness,
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Thus Stephen saw the Lord in Heaven, and begg'd his gracious help, and that not without success, Act 7.55 to 59. It is not every Arm, no nor any Arm but Christ's, that is fit to deal with such dark heavy Souls as ours,
Thus Stephen saw the Lord in Heaven, and begged his gracious help, and that not without success, Act 7.55 to 59. It is not every Arm, no nor any Arm but Christ's, that is fit to deal with such dark heavy Souls as ours,
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Jesus thou Son of David help; and thou who rulest all things, if thou canst do any thing, who art the revealed Arm of God to bring great things to pass, O have compassion on me,
jesus thou Son of David help; and thou who Rulest all things, if thou Canst do any thing, who art the revealed Arm of God to bring great things to pass, Oh have compassion on me,
and raise up Heart and Soul and all to thee. Mark 9.22. Christ cry'd to God, as to one able to save from Death, and he was heard, Heb. 5.7. Cry you to Jesus Christ, for he can save you to the uttermost, Heb. 7.25. Lifts at the last and deadliest pinches, are the most satisfying and endearing Lifts.
and raise up Heart and Soul and all to thee. Mark 9.22. christ cried to God, as to one able to save from Death, and he was herd, Hebrew 5.7. Cry you to jesus christ, for he can save you to the uttermost, Hebrew 7.25. Lifts At the last and deadliest pinches, Are the most satisfying and endearing Lifts.
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Col. 3.2 to 4. And should not our Hearts then be gone to Heaven, and bound for those most vast and glorious Regions, where our Dear Lord will keep his Residence for ever? What! Christ on his Throne, concerned,
Col. 3.2 to 4. And should not our Hearts then be gone to Heaven, and bound for those most vast and glorious Regions, where our Dear Lord will keep his Residence for ever? What! christ on his Throne, concerned,
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6. Were Heaven possess'd by Christless Hearts, yet would Content be wanting. Frowns from the Master of the Feast would spoil the pleasing Relishes of the Banquet.
6. Were Heaven possessed by Christless Hearts, yet would Content be wanting. Frowns from the Master of the Feast would spoil the pleasing Relishes of the Banquet.
One, Friend, how cam'st thou in hither? would make men sit at Table with little Confidence, and less Joy, Mat. 22.12. 7. The Hopes of raised quickned Hearts are safe, and may be great.
One, Friend, how camest thou in hither? would make men fit At Table with little Confidence, and less Joy, Mathew 22.12. 7. The Hope's of raised quickened Hearts Are safe, and may be great.
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Hath Christ broke through the Vail, and is he got within it, to leave our Souls without an Anchor of Hope, that may prove sure and stedfast? Can Christ enter Heaven for us,
Hath christ broke through the vail, and is he god within it, to leave our Souls without an Anchor of Hope, that may prove sure and steadfast? Can christ enter Heaven for us,
and then forget his Work? Can the Fore-runner quite desert those lively and solicitous Members, that breath and strive so much to trace and to tread his Steps after him? He that hath lost his Blood below, what!
and then forget his Work? Can the Forerunner quite desert those lively and solicitous Members, that breath and strive so much to trace and to tread his Steps After him? He that hath lost his Blood below, what!
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Christ is our blessed Hope, Tit. 2.13. According to our earnest expectation and our hope in him, we cannot be asham'd, Phil. 1.20 to 23. & 3.20. It is by Christ that our Hope is laid up in Heaven, Col. 1.5. He makes the Promise sure to all the Seed, Rom. 5.10. Christ came from Heaven to be a Ransom, and so he was, Heb. 9.15. and he is in Heaven to plead his Wounds, and by his Intercession to animate and succeed the regular Claims and Expectations of all his Members, Rom. 8.34, 35. Ʋp then with Hearts and Hopes;
christ is our blessed Hope, Tit. 2.13. According to our earnest expectation and our hope in him, we cannot be ashamed, Philip 1.20 to 23. & 3.20. It is by christ that our Hope is laid up in Heaven, Col. 1.5. He makes the Promise sure to all the Seed, Rom. 5.10. christ Come from Heaven to be a Ransom, and so he was, Hebrew 9.15. and he is in Heaven to plead his Wounds, and by his Intercession to animate and succeed the regular Claims and Expectations of all his Members, Rom. 8.34, 35. Ʋp then with Hearts and Hope's;
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Savoury, full, and pertinent is that both witty and weighty Passage in Tertullian de Resurrectione Carnis, cap. 51. Quemadmodum enim nobis Arrhabonem reliquit, ita & à nobis Arrhabonem carnis accepit & vexit in Caelum;
Savoury, full, and pertinent is that both witty and weighty Passage in Tertullian de Resurrection Carnis, cap. 51. Quemadmodum enim nobis Arrhabonem reliquit, ita & à nobis Arrhabonem carnis accepit & vexit in Caelum;
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And if so, then where is our Anchor sure and stedfast reaching to that within the Vail? Was not the Heart of our ascending Lord and Head exceeding mindfull of his Friends,
And if so, then where is our Anchor sure and steadfast reaching to that within the vail? Was not the Heart of our ascending Lord and Head exceeding mindful of his Friends,
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and warm toward them? Joh. 20.17. and cool'd it by the way? Heb. 4.15. No surely, all that are truly and firmly Christ's, alway lie warm upon his Heart.
and warm towards them? John 20.17. and cooled it by the Way? Hebrew 4.15. No surely, all that Are truly and firmly Christ's, always lie warm upon his Heart.
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Let him be where he will, though in the heights of all his Glory, he is yet our High Priest, Heb. 4.14. & 8.1. Our Life, Col. 3.4. Our Head, Eph. 1.22, 23. Our Peace, Eph. 2.14. Our Hope, 1 Tim. 1.1. Our Lord, 1. Cor. 1.2. Our Saviour, Tit. 1.4. The Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls, 1 Pet. 2.25. and our Advocate, 1 John 2.1.
Let him be where he will, though in the heights of all his Glory, he is yet our High Priest, Hebrew 4.14. & 8.1. Our Life, Col. 3.4. Our Head, Ephesians 1.22, 23. Our Peace, Ephesians 2.14. Our Hope, 1 Tim. 1.1. Our Lord, 1. Cor. 1.2. Our Saviour, Tit. 1.4. The Shepherd and Bishop of our Souls, 1 Pet. 2.25. and our Advocate, 1 John 2.1.
And can Christ in Heaven, statedly and avouchedly, under such near and sure and dear Relations to us, suffer our Hopes to fall? surely his Exaltation puts no period to his Relation to us,
And can christ in Heaven, statedly and avouchedly, under such near and sure and dear Relations to us, suffer our Hope's to fallen? surely his Exaltation puts no Period to his Relation to us,
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nor will his Kingdom please him without his Bride: he will step once more from Heaven to fetch Her to Himself, John 14.3. 8. O what an Antidote is this Hope against the Snares and Fears of things below! 2 Cor. 5.1. the Cross is heavy, and Hearts are soon unfixed;
nor will his Kingdom please him without his Bride: he will step once more from Heaven to fetch Her to Himself, John 14.3. 8. O what an Antidote is this Hope against the Snares and Fears of things below! 2 Cor. 5.1. the Cross is heavy, and Hearts Are soon unfixed;
All the Delights of Pharaoh 's Court could never reach the Heart of Moses. When Christ and Heaven had got his Eye and fixt it, Heb. 11.25, 26. Hearts should be under their restraint in lawful Mirth,
All the Delights of Pharaoh is Court could never reach the Heart of Moses. When christ and Heaven had god his Eye and fixed it, Hebrew 11.25, 26. Hearts should be under their restraint in lawful Mirth,
and at enmity with sinful Mirth, during the absence of their Lord, Mat. 9.15. Mephibosheth grew careless of himself until his Lord returned in peace, 2 Sam. 19.24. No joy but in his Master's presence:
and At enmity with sinful Mirth, during the absence of their Lord, Mathew 9.15. Mephibosheth grew careless of himself until his Lord returned in peace, 2 Sam. 19.24. No joy but in his Masters presence:
They have a Glory that will pierce the darkest Cloud, and reach the greatest Deep, 2 Cor. 1.5. Their bitterest Herbs, and sharpest Agonies, may possibly be their entertainment at their last Passover:
They have a Glory that will pierce the Darkest Cloud, and reach the greatest Deep, 2 Cor. 1.5. Their Bitterest Herbs, and Sharpest Agonies, may possibly be their entertainment At their last Passover:
and this your elevating Hope, distil such influences upon your exercis'd Hearts, as to make you valiant for your Prize, exalted in your Aims, triumphant in your Hopes and Sufferings,
and this your elevating Hope, distil such influences upon your exercised Hearts, as to make you valiant for your Prize, exalted in your Aims, triumphant in your Hope's and Sufferings,
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Suffer and reign, these are the terms of Life, the Royal Law of Hope, 2 Tim. 2.12. Ought not we (as well as Christ) to suffer and so to enter into Glory? Luk. 24.26. with Rom. 8.17. Must not he follow Christ that designs to reach what he hath got? John. 12.26. Heb. 12.2.
Suffer and Reign, these Are the terms of Life, the Royal Law of Hope, 2 Tim. 2.12. Ought not we (as well as christ) to suffer and so to enter into Glory? Luk. 24.26. with Rom. 8.17. Must not he follow christ that designs to reach what he hath god? John. 12.26. Hebrew 12.2.
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What though the Way be foul and rugged? What should discourage you in those Paths, where every step you take is an advance toward Christ in Heaven? Your Faith in Christ,
What though the Way be foul and rugged? What should discourage you in those Paths, where every step you take is an advance towards christ in Heaven? Your Faith in christ,
9. Why should not Things above make us remember and send our Hearts to Christ above? had not Christ bought the Prize of Heaven, Eph. 1.11, 14. and made our way thereto, Heb. 10.19, 20. and peirced the Vail, Heb. 9.8. and won and worn the Crown, through his own Blood, Heb. 1.3. our being with our Lord in Glory had been beyond our reach and hope, 1 Pet. 1.3, 4. An open Heaven for us cost Christ a wounded Heart.
9. Why should not Things above make us Remember and send our Hearts to christ above? had not christ bought the Prize of Heaven, Ephesians 1.11, 14. and made our Way thereto, Hebrew 10.19, 20. and pierced the vail, Hebrew 9.8. and wone and worn the Crown, through his own Blood, Hebrew 1.3. our being with our Lord in Glory had been beyond our reach and hope, 1 Pet. 1.3, 4. an open Heaven for us cost christ a wounded Heart.
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He walk'd in the Valley of the Shadow of Death, that you might fear no evil, and felt the Pangs and Strokes of Death, with all the loads and bitterness thereof consistent with the dignity, innocence,
He walked in the Valley of the Shadow of Death, that you might Fear no evil, and felt the Pangs and Strokes of Death, with all the loads and bitterness thereof consistent with the dignity, innocence,
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and all pursuant to this great Design, That Life and Immortallity might be intail'd upon us, who our selves could not live till he himself had undergone and conquer'd Death.
and all pursuant to this great Design, That Life and Immortality might be intailed upon us, who our selves could not live till he himself had undergone and conquered Death.
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Nor would he bring us to himself, but under such advantages, and upon such terms as should evidently and greatly minister to universal satisfaction and renown.
Nor would he bring us to himself, but under such advantages, and upon such terms as should evidently and greatly minister to universal satisfaction and renown.
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thus to prepare our way to himself in Heaven, as that the sight thereof made his awakened Soul to tremble and to solicite God for help; Mark 14.34. Heb. 5.8, 9. Yet through this Cloud he wrought his Way, to diffuse his Glory through the Heavenly Regions;
thus to prepare our Way to himself in Heaven, as that the sighed thereof made his awakened Soul to tremble and to solicit God for help; Mark 14.34. Hebrew 5.8, 9. Yet through this Cloud he wrought his Way, to diffuse his Glory through the Heavenly Regions;
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nor doth that Blood through which God brought him from the Dead, and consecrated the High Priest of our Profession to his most noble Work within the Vail, cry like the Blood of Abel for Revenges, to fill our Hearts with Enmity or Anguish;
nor does that Blood through which God brought him from the Dead, and consecrated the High Priest of our Profession to his most noble Work within the vail, cry like the Blood of Abel for Revenges, to fill our Hearts with Enmity or Anguish;
and to testify how much we love our Lord and Head. And, O thou Prince of Life and Glory, thou Oracle of Truth, the sealed Amen of all God's Promises, and of our glorious Expectations;
and to testify how much we love our Lord and Head. And, Oh thou Prince of Life and Glory, thou Oracle of Truth, the sealed Amen of all God's Promises, and of our glorious Expectations;
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how little do we bemoan our absence from thee, because we are so little apprehensive of what thy glorious Presence so liberally produces and dispenses!
how little doe we bemoan our absence from thee, Because we Are so little apprehensive of what thy glorious Presence so liberally produces and dispenses!
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Let preparations be compleat in Hearts, as well as in those Mansions of eternal Glory with thy self, which thou hast order'd and incourag'd us to expect.
Let preparations be complete in Hearts, as well as in those Mansions of Eternal Glory with thy self, which thou hast ordered and encouraged us to expect.
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Could ever Heaven be ours, or found and valu'd by us as Heaven indeed, without thy Sufferings, Triumph, Grace and Presence? And can we think on Heaven indeed,
Could ever Heaven be ours, or found and valued by us as Heaven indeed, without thy Sufferings, Triumph, Grace and Presence? And can we think on Heaven indeed,
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and yet forget the Throne of Majesty and Grace that is there, and him that sits thereon, acting pursuantly to this delightful Hope, that we shall see him in his Meridian Glory,
and yet forget the Throne of Majesty and Grace that is there, and him that sits thereon, acting pursuantly to this delightful Hope, that we shall see him in his Meridian Glory,
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and he that hath this Hope in him, must purify himself as Christ is pure, 1 Joh. 3.2, 3. Whatever Christ died to start below, he lives above to propagate, to vindicate, and compleat.
and he that hath this Hope in him, must purify himself as christ is pure, 1 John 3.2, 3. Whatever christ died to start below, he lives above to propagate, to vindicate, and complete.
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He hath as true a Heart for Godliness now as ever: and he was call'd the Holy Child after his Exaltation, Acts 4.27. Christ's Heart is pure, so are his Joys;
He hath as true a Heart for Godliness now as ever: and he was called the Holy Child After his Exaltation, Acts 4.27. Christ's Heart is pure, so Are his Joys;
He cannot bear it, that a filthy Soul should stand before him, for God's Name is in him, Exod. 23.21. In that he lives, he lives to God, Rom. 6.10. He dy'd with Holiness upon his Heart;
He cannot bear it, that a filthy Soul should stand before him, for God's Name is in him, Exod 23.21. In that he lives, he lives to God, Rom. 6.10. He died with Holiness upon his Heart;
and entertain'd with all things most expressive of God's complacency in it? Surely God's greatest Favours must bear the clearest Characters and Signatures of his essential Purity and Holiness.
and entertained with all things most expressive of God's complacency in it? Surely God's greatest Favours must bear the Clearest Characters and Signatures of his essential Purity and Holiness.
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Hath Holiness lost its Interest in Heaven, since Christ went thither? Or hath Sin gotten ground by Christ's ascent to Glory? O Sinners, be no longer doting Fools, and stupid Sots.
Hath Holiness lost its Interest in Heaven, since christ went thither? Or hath since got ground by Christ's ascent to Glory? O Sinners, be no longer doting Fools, and stupid Sots.
Lay by your Venom, and cleanse your Hearts and Hands, Jam. 4.8. 1 Cor. 6.9, to 11. The Heart, the Blood, the Inheritance, the Crown and Triumphs of our Lord are all engag'd to revive Holiness in the World, Psal. 130.4. Dote not upon deceitful Riches;
Lay by your Venom, and cleanse your Hearts and Hands, Jam. 4.8. 1 Cor. 6.9, to 11. The Heart, the Blood, the Inheritance, the Crown and Triumphos of our Lord Are all engaged to revive Holiness in the World, Psalm 130.4. Dote not upon deceitful Riches;
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Christ did it not below, he loves it not above. Be not buri'd alive in Sloth, Rom. 12.11. there is nothing in Heaven but Life and Joy in full conformity to all the Laws and Purposes of that compleat Theocracy. Diligence brings in rich Delights;
christ did it not below, he loves it not above. Be not buried alive in Sloth, Rom. 12.11. there is nothing in Heaven but Life and Joy in full conformity to all the Laws and Purposes of that complete Theocracy. Diligence brings in rich Delights;
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a better Patrimony and Inheritance than States and Kingdoms here. Be more sollicitous about the temper, tendency, and genuine Issues of your Hearts and Ways,
a better Patrimony and Inheritance than States and Kingdoms Here. Be more solicitous about the temper, tendency, and genuine Issues of your Hearts and Ways,
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if they succeed, you cannot lose Treasures above, and your exalted Head in Bonds, in Power, and in Possession to secure them, speak you too safe and rich to be undone.
if they succeed, you cannot loose Treasures above, and your exalted Head in Bonds, in Power, and in Possession to secure them, speak you too safe and rich to be undone.
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therefore observe the Words, the Looks, the Steps of Christ, and let them rule you: And let his Dispensations here below be all admir'd by you, and rested in.
Therefore observe the Words, the Looks, the Steps of christ, and let them Rule you: And let his Dispensations Here below be all admired by you, and rested in.
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and was priviledged to open the Sealed Book, there were such Acclamations, and solemn Congratulations of this his peculiar Priviledg & Prerogative by all in Heaven & Earth;
and was privileged to open the Sealed Book, there were such Acclamations, and solemn Congratulations of this his peculiar Privilege & Prerogative by all in Heaven & Earth;
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[ these shadowings forth of Christ and of his Kingdom to us, even by Schemes accommodated to our Capacities in this our dark and distant State ] be looked upon as scarcely to be credited by Masters in Israel, and yet so wonderful in the Eyes of the discerning Christian:
[ these shadowings forth of christ and of his Kingdom to us, even by Schemes accommodated to our Capacities in this our dark and distant State ] be looked upon as scarcely to be credited by Masters in Israel, and yet so wondered in the Eyes of the discerning Christian:
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than to our Capacity? John 3.12. with 1 Cor. 1.23, 24. & 2. 9-14. & 2.12, 2-4. We find great notices taken of him by the Heavenly State whilst in this outward Court, ministring in the Port and posture of a Servant:
than to our Capacity? John 3.12. with 1 Cor. 1.23, 24. & 2. 9-14. & 2.12, 2-4. We find great notices taken of him by the Heavenly State while in this outward Court, ministering in the Port and posture of a Servant:
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For as the Spirit of Prophecy foretold him, Types represented him, and the Word of Promise entitled us to the hopes and benefits of his Appearance, and propitious Mediation:
For as the Spirit of Prophecy foretold him, Types represented him, and the Word of Promise entitled us to the hope's and benefits of his Appearance, and propitious Mediation:
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So the Spirit forms his Body, Angels declare his Birth, Miracles attest his Dignity, Doctrines, and Authority, and Ability to form us for, and bring us to Himself.
So the Spirit forms his Body, Angels declare his Birth, Miracles attest his Dignity, Doctrines, and authority, and Ability to from us for, and bring us to Himself.
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Nature obeys him, Devils fly before him, Moses and Elias talk with him; Souls come in by Multitudes, and value nothing like his Person, Conduct, Government, and Grace.
Nature obeys him, Devils fly before him, Moses and Elias talk with him; Souls come in by Multitudes, and valve nothing like his Person, Conduct, Government, and Grace.
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God owns him as his Son, as his Royal Oracle and Agent, by a Voice from Heaven, 2 Pet. 1. 16-21. 1 Joh. 5. 6-12. and all the Institutions and Transactions of the Kingdom of God amongst Men, must have the Name of Christ enstamp'd upon them.
God owns him as his Son, as his Royal Oracle and Agent, by a Voice from Heaven, 2 Pet. 1. 16-21. 1 John 5. 6-12. and all the Institutions and Transactions of the Kingdom of God among Men, must have the Name of christ enstamped upon them.
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And then the Father sends the Holy Spirit, in the Son's Name, to glorify him, (as Christ had said before, John 16. 13-15.) to seal this Truth, to enable Persons to declare and prove it,
And then the Father sends the Holy Spirit, in the Son's Name, to Glorify him, (as christ had said before, John 16. 13-15.) to seal this Truth, to enable Persons to declare and prove it,
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But as to Christ himself, he in the heavenly Places and Affairs (for NONLATINALPHABET imports both) sits far above all Principality, Power, Might, Dominion,
But as to christ himself, he in the heavenly Places and Affairs (for imports both) sits Far above all Principality, Power, Might, Dominion,
Hence the whole Family in Heaven and Earth is named of him, Eph. 3.15. The Church in the compleatness of its Triumphant State, is called his Everlasting Kingdom, 2 Pet. 1.11.
Hence the Whole Family in Heaven and Earth is nam of him, Ephesians 3.15. The Church in the completeness of its Triumphant State, is called his Everlasting Kingdom, 2 Pet. 1.11.
And when he shall have put down all Rule, Authority and Power, he will deliver up the Kingdom to the Father, as a fit Present to the Majesty of Heaven,
And when he shall have put down all Rule, authority and Power, he will deliver up the Kingdom to the Father, as a fit Present to the Majesty of Heaven,
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For who can any way imagine, that the delivery of these Subjects to the Father shall be the deposing of the Son from his triumphant Government, that well considers Christ as placed by God upon the same Throne with himself? Rev. 3.21. Is not Christ said to reign for ever and ever? Rev. 11.15. O what a Pleonasm (or fulness of expression) is there in that passage! Ephes. 3.21. It is a Doxology richly phrased, and that (as in the Greek, NONLATINALPHABET) whereto I never yet read or heard of any Parallel in any Greek Author. See also 2 Pet. 3.18. so vast is the reach of the inspiring Spirit, so deep the Thoughts, so full the Heart of the inspired Pen-man;
For who can any Way imagine, that the delivery of these Subject's to the Father shall be the deposing of the Son from his triumphant Government, that well considers christ as placed by God upon the same Throne with himself? Rev. 3.21. Is not christ said to Reign for ever and ever? Rev. 11.15. O what a Pleonasm (or fullness of expression) is there in that passage! Ephesians 3.21. It is a Doxology richly phrased, and that (as in the Greek,) whereto I never yet read or herd of any Parallel in any Greek Author. See also 2 Pet. 3.18. so vast is the reach of the inspiring Spirit, so deep the Thoughts, so full the Heart of the inspired Penman;
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What Eye so sharp and strong on Earth, as to comprehend, or tolerably to reach the sense of that great Passage, in 1 Tim. 6.14.16 〈 ◊ 〉 Timothy is charged to keep the •••mandment — till the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, (mind now what follows) which in his Times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords;
What Eye so sharp and strong on Earth, as to comprehend, or tolerably to reach the sense of that great Passage, in 1 Tim. 6.14.16 〈 ◊ 〉 Timothy is charged to keep the •••mandment — till the appearing of our Lord jesus christ, (mind now what follows) which in his Times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of Kings, and Lord of lords;
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For tho all these Attributions be made to God the Father, yet will this glorious Name appear exceedingly in the Revelation of the Son from Heaven, who is said to come in the Glory of his Father, Luk. 9.26.
For though all these Attributions be made to God the Father, yet will this glorious Name appear exceedingly in the Revelation of the Son from Heaven, who is said to come in the Glory of his Father, Luk. 9.26.
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and by the visible Luster of his Eminencies, the boundless Dispensations of his Love, and the most accurate Government of his entire Family and Kingdom, will he manifest his Interest in God,
and by the visible Luster of his Eminences, the boundless Dispensations of his Love, and the most accurate Government of his entire Family and Kingdom, will he manifest his Interest in God,
Is such a Truth and State only to exercise our speculative Searches, to entertain our wanton Fancies, to minister to discursive Entertainments and bold Disputes;
Is such a Truth and State only to exercise our speculative Searches, to entertain our wanton Fancies, to minister to discursive Entertainments and bold Disputes;
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or only by some politick Pretences thereunto, to serve our Carnal Interests thereupon! Think we that Christ, in his Descent from Heaven, his Return thither, his Exaltation there,
or only by Some politic Pretences thereunto, to serve our Carnal Interests thereupon! Think we that christ, in his Descent from Heaven, his Return thither, his Exaltation there,
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or make them Engines for our ambitious and selfish Aims and Purposes? No greater prophanation and abuse of such a State, and Hope, and Friend in Heaven than this, that Christ himself should be dishonoured,
or make them Engines for our ambitious and selfish Aims and Purposes? No greater profanation and abuse of such a State, and Hope, and Friend in Heaven than this, that christ himself should be dishonoured,
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You are to be with Christ in his Eternal Kingdom, there to behold his Glory, in all the Heights and Accuracies of full conformity to him, that even there your raised and compleated Beings may serve the Purposes,
You Are to be with christ in his Eternal Kingdom, there to behold his Glory, in all the Heights and Accuracies of full conformity to him, that even there your raised and completed Beings may serve the Purposes,
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and all are built together for an Habitation of God through the Spirit, Ephes. 2.21, 22. And these Ephesians (as others are) were to be filled unto all the Fulness of God; [ NONLATINALPHABET ] Eph. 3.19.
and all Are built together for an Habitation of God through the Spirit, Ephesians 2.21, 22. And these Ephesians (as Others Are) were to be filled unto all the Fullness of God; [ ] Ephesians 3.19.
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And what doth this insinuate? The use and luster of the whole Temple is not to be confined and ascribed unto every Part. Nor are all the Parts to be in every thing alike;
And what does this insinuate? The use and luster of the Whole Temple is not to be confined and ascribed unto every Part. Nor Are all the Parts to be in every thing alike;
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God himself only knows what vast Numbers of Inhabitants that State contains; Ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, Rev. 5.11. and, a thousand thousands ministred to him;
God himself only knows what vast Numbers of Inhabitants that State contains; Ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, Rev. 5.11. and, a thousand thousands ministered to him;
and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. Dan. 7.10. And these vast Multitudes are all digested into their several proper Ranks and Orders.
and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. Dan. 7.10. And these vast Multitudes Are all digested into their several proper Ranks and Order.
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to some, over ten, to others, over five Cities, Luk. 19. 17-19. There is (saith the Apostle) one glory of the Sun, another of the Moon, another Glory of the Stars, which themselves also in their Glory, differ each from other.
to Some, over ten, to Others, over five Cities, Luk. 19. 17-19. There is (Says the Apostle) one glory of the Sun, Another of the Moon, Another Glory of the Stars, which themselves also in their Glory, differ each from other.
So also is the Resurrection of the Dead, 1 Cor. 15.41, 42. And will not these be placed and used according to their different degrees in Glory, in the Kingdom of God and of Christ? It seems very improbable to me, (pace aliorum) that all in Heaven are equal in their Capacities, Stations, and Circumstances; this only Obiter;
So also is the Resurrection of the Dead, 1 Cor. 15.41, 42. And will not these be placed and used according to their different Degrees in Glory, in the Kingdom of God and of christ? It seems very improbable to me, (pace Aliorum) that all in Heaven Are equal in their Capacities, Stations, and circumstances; this only Obiter;
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and with all submission to farther Discoveries and better Judgments, But that which is mainly aimed at from the Apostle's hint, [ unto all the fulness ] is this, that we are here to grow up to all the Fulness of God, viz. to that degree of proficiency,
and with all submission to farther Discoveries and better Judgments, But that which is mainly aimed At from the Apostle's hint, [ unto all the fullness ] is this, that we Are Here to grow up to all the Fullness of God, viz. to that degree of proficiency,
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or to feed and satisfy an arrogant and revengeful Temper in you, as if the Satisfactions and Advancements of that State only were to make you contemptuously to insult over those Enemies of yours who had vex'd or wronged you in the Flesh.
or to feed and satisfy an arrogant and revengeful Temper in you, as if the Satisfactions and Advancements of that State only were to make you contemptuously to insult over those Enemies of yours who had vexed or wronged you in the Flesh.
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nor only to sing your vocal Hallelujah's; nor only to entertain the Majesty of the great Jehovah, and the visible Beauty of that World, the Man Christ Jesus, with Commendations and Applauses,
nor only to sing your vocal Hallelujah's; nor only to entertain the Majesty of the great Jehovah, and the visible Beauty of that World, the Man christ jesus, with Commendations and Applauses,
and the most intimate Inspections, and vastest reaches of created Intellects, are but short and narrow as to the Objects of your Praise and Wonder in the Heavens, Neh. 9.5. Job 11. 7-9. 'Tis true, Christ Jesus is the Image of the invisible God;
and the most intimate Inspections, and vastest reaches of created Intellects, Are but short and narrow as to the Objects of your Praise and Wonder in the Heavens, Neh 9.5. Job 11. 7-9. It's true, christ jesus is the Image of the invisible God;
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and the Glory of the Divine Nature (personally or bodily dwelling in him in its Fulness, Col. 2.9.) must suit its Emanations and Transmissions through the humane Nature, (and all its discoveries otherwise of it self) unto the Capacities and Concerns of that most excellent Society above;
and the Glory of the Divine Nature (personally or bodily Dwelling in him in its Fullness, Col. 2.9.) must suit its Emanations and Transmissions through the humane Nature, (and all its discoveries otherwise of it self) unto the Capacities and Concerns of that most excellent Society above;
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And hence it plainly follows, that to be with the Lord, is a great aggravation of the Glory and Delightfulness of the Heavenly State, it being not improbable to me that Christ himself will be the Mediator of Fruition, as he hath been of Acquisition. And therefore to proceed;
And hence it plainly follows, that to be with the Lord, is a great aggravation of the Glory and Delightfulness of the Heavenly State, it being not improbable to me that christ himself will be the Mediator of Fruition, as he hath been of Acquisition. And Therefore to proceed;
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we cannot think, that to be with Christ infers a Peerage with him, or Partnership in his Divine Excellencies and Prerogatives, Rev. 3.21. We are to worship him, and not to be worshipped with him, Rev. 5.13.
we cannot think, that to be with christ infers a Peerage with him, or Partnership in his Divine Excellencies and Prerogatives, Rev. 3.21. We Are to worship him, and not to be worshipped with him, Rev. 5.13.
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and fit Respects and Homage paid thereto? And if then Christ the Mediator be God-Man, hath he not therein the preeminence above all other Creatures in the Universe? and the Respects which must be paid thereto, what Worship will you call it? Names are to be suited unto things, they cannot otherwise duly represent them.
and fit Respects and Homage paid thereto? And if then christ the Mediator be God-Man, hath he not therein the preeminence above all other Creatures in the Universe? and the Respects which must be paid thereto, what Worship will you call it? Names Are to be suited unto things, they cannot otherwise duly represent them.
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And what then will you call this over-plus of Respects? (if I may call it so) I know we may distinguish, where we cannot divide; and whether Divine Worship may fitly be distinguished upon or not, I leave to the more accurate to determine.
And what then will you call this overplus of Respects? (if I may call it so) I know we may distinguish, where we cannot divide; and whither Divine Worship may fitly be distinguished upon or not, I leave to the more accurate to determine.
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And here we will, 1. Premise the Excellence of the Place, as suited to all the Grandieurs of the State, Ephes. 4.10. the Inheritance of the Saints in Light, Col. 1.12. the Building made by God, 2 Cor. 5.1. Heb. 11.10, 16. & 13.14. Joh. 14.2.
And Here we will, 1. Premise the Excellence of the Place, as suited to all the Grandieurs of the State, Ephesians 4.10. the Inheritance of the Saints in Light, Col. 1.12. the Building made by God, 2 Cor. 5.1. Hebrew 11.10, 16. & 13.14. John 14.2.
And, 2. the Perfections of the Subjects to make them receptive of that State. Defecated Souls, and Spiritual Bodies, Heb. 12.14. Mat. 5.3. & 1 John 3.3. with 1 Cor. 15. 50-54. 2 Cor. 4.14. 1 Thess. 14. 14-17.
And, 2. the Perfections of the Subject's to make them receptive of that State. Defecated Souls, and Spiritual Bodies, Hebrew 12.14. Mathew 5.3. & 1 John 3.3. with 1 Cor. 15. 50-54. 2 Cor. 4.14. 1 Thess 14. 14-17.
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and fit for its immediate entrance into Heaven, and its abode with Christ for ever, Rom. 8. 9-11. The Spirit of Christ imprinciples, Providence exercises all these heavenly Principles;
and fit for its immediate Entrance into Heaven, and its Abided with christ for ever, Rom. 8. 9-11. The Spirit of christ imprinciples, Providence exercises all these heavenly Principles;
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And in his Extasy he knew not where and what he was, embodied or not, 2 Cor. 12.2, 3. And the appearance of an Angel made others as dead Men, Mat. 28. 2-4.
And in his Ecstasy he knew not where and what he was, embodied or not, 2 Cor. 12.2, 3. And the appearance of an Angel made Others as dead Men, Mathew 28. 2-4.
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So that the Body must it self be changed, in order to its meeting and being with the Lord, 1 Cor. 15.52, 53. These things are then to be distinguished from the State it self, as needful Preparations for it.
So that the Body must it self be changed, in order to its meeting and being with the Lord, 1 Cor. 15.52, 53. These things Are then to be distinguished from the State it self, as needful Preparations for it.
or, beholding Christ in all his Glory: And so our being where he is, Joh. 17.24. and that, not to astonishment and consternation, but to delightful admiration, John 16.22. Jude 24. And here both Mind and Body have their looks at Christ to feast them both for ever.
or, beholding christ in all his Glory: And so our being where he is, John 17.24. and that, not to astonishment and consternation, but to delightful admiration, John 16.22. U^de 24. And Here both Mind and Body have their looks At christ to feast them both for ever.
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The symmetry and delicate Proportions of his Humane Body, the Beauty of his Face, the Majesty of his Countenance, the Pleasingness of his Speech, the placid Aspects of his smiling Looks at us, the Glory of his Throne, the orderly Disposals, Attendances,
The symmetry and delicate Proportions of his Humane Body, the Beauty of his Face, the Majesty of his Countenance, the Pleasingness of his Speech, the placid Aspects of his smiling Looks At us, the Glory of his Throne, the orderly Disposals, Attendances,
What shall our Souls say then to all his evident Prerogatives, his wise Conduct, his excellent Government, his bounteous Dispensations, his intimate Converses with us,
What shall our Souls say then to all his evident Prerogatives, his wise Conduct, his excellent Government, his bounteous Dispensations, his intimate Converses with us,
and the delight he evidently takes in the Harmony and welfare of that State? And who knows what besides? But this I now remember was touch'd upon before. 2. The glorious Benefits and Pleasures that will result herefrom:
and the delight he evidently Takes in the Harmony and welfare of that State? And who knows what beside? But this I now Remember was touched upon before. 2. The glorious Benefits and Pleasures that will result herefrom:
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There is Glory given, as well as Glory seen, John 17.22. called an Inheritance of the Saints in Light, Col. 1.12. the Crown of Life, Jam. 1.12. A Kingdom prepared to be inherited, Mat. 25.34. The Joy of our Lord, ver. 21. Fulness of Joy and Pleasures for evermore, Psal. 16.11. We shall be honourable & triumphing Members of the glorified Church in Heaven, and there and such for ever;
There is Glory given, as well as Glory seen, John 17.22. called an Inheritance of the Saints in Light, Col. 1.12. the Crown of Life, Jam. 1.12. A Kingdom prepared to be inherited, Mathew 25.34. The Joy of our Lord, ver. 21. Fullness of Joy and Pleasures for evermore, Psalm 16.11. We shall be honourable & triumphing Members of the glorified Church in Heaven, and there and such for ever;
We shall be like to Angels, being the Children of God, and of the Resurrection, Luk. 20.36. for then the Privileges and Prerogatives of our adopted raised State, will be in our actual and full Possession.
We shall be like to Angels, being the Children of God, and of the Resurrection, Luk. 20.36. for then the Privileges and Prerogatives of our adopted raised State, will be in our actual and full Possession.
We shall be ever under the smiles of infinite Love, and under the most invigorating Influences of the God of Life; whose constant overshadowings of us shall draw forth all the vital Energies of our Faculties, (and perhaps of some Faculties which yet are latent in us,
We shall be ever under the smiles of infinite Love, and under the most invigorating Influences of the God of Life; whose constant overshadowings of us shall draw forth all the vital Energies of our Faculties, (and perhaps of Some Faculties which yet Are latent in us,
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when we converse and dwell with Angels, so numerous, excellent, and endearing; when we have such glorious Entertainments and Employments with and for the Lord Redeemer;
when we converse and dwell with Angels, so numerous, excellent, and endearing; when we have such glorious Entertainments and Employments with and for the Lord Redeemer;
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when all the Subjects of that State appear in their most accurate conformities unto their great Exemplar, each one as Christ resembling the Children of a King, (as those in a far lower sense, Judg. 8.18.) Princes to look to, (as those Ezek. 23.15. Not after the manner of the Babylonians, but) after the manner of the Sons of God:
when all the Subject's of that State appear in their most accurate conformities unto their great Exemplar, each one as christ resembling the Children of a King, (as those in a Far lower sense, Judges 8.18.) Princes to look to, (as those Ezekiel 23.15. Not After the manner of the Babylonians, but) After the manner of the Sons of God:
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He that hath a genuine Idea, and right Notion of this State, must represent it to himself as that wherein Nature is perfected as to Things and Persons, and fix'd in that Perfection;
He that hath a genuine Idea, and right Notion of this State, must represent it to himself as that wherein Nature is perfected as to Things and Persons, and fixed in that Perfection;
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and Divine Government is compleated in all its Constitutions and Administrations; and all the Priviledges thereof dispensed, its Services perform'd exactly by all the Subjects thereof;
and Divine Government is completed in all its Constitutions and Administrations; and all the Privileges thereof dispensed, its Services performed exactly by all the Subject's thereof;
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and the great Ends and Purposes thereof attained and answered to universal satisfaction, and all this in the presence of the Lord, upon his Throne, encompassed with his Redeemed Ones, who see his Glory, bear his Image, acknowledg his rich Grace and Love towards them,
and the great Ends and Purposes thereof attained and answered to universal satisfaction, and all this in the presence of the Lord, upon his Throne, encompassed with his Redeemed Ones, who see his Glory, bear his Image, acknowledge his rich Grace and Love towards them,
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whilst all these Morning Stars together sing their Hallelujahs with great harmony and chearfulness, and shout for joy, that God is all in all by Jesus Christ with them;
while all these Morning Stars together sing their Hallelujahs with great harmony and cheerfulness, and shout for joy, that God is all in all by jesus christ with them;
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and that they can with so much order, chearfulness, and vigour, serve and please him most entirely and delightfully with his own in that August Assembly;
and that they can with so much order, cheerfulness, and vigour, serve and please him most entirely and delightfully with his own in that August Assembly;
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2. Comfort your selves, and one another, with these words, 1 Thess. 4.18. Think seriously upon 1 Pet. 1. 3-9. Put on the Brest-plate of Faith and Love;
2. Comfort your selves, and one Another, with these words, 1 Thess 4.18. Think seriously upon 1 Pet. 1. 3-9. Put on the Breastplate of Faith and Love;
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For God hath not appointed us to Wrath, but to obtain Salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
For God hath not appointed us to Wrath, but to obtain Salvation by our Lord jesus christ, who died for us, that whither we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
Wherefore comfort your selves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do, 1 Thess. 5. 8-11. The word here rendred Comfort, is NONLATINALPHABET, which is indeed, to play the Advocate, as the Matter shall require.
Wherefore Comfort your selves together, and edify one Another, even as also you do, 1 Thess 5. 8-11. The word Here rendered Comfort, is, which is indeed, to play the Advocate, as the Matter shall require.
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and our most sure and stedfast Anchor within the Vail, whither our Prodromus or Forerunner is for us entred, Heb. 6.18. Rom. 8.18. 2 Cor. 4. 16-18.
and our most sure and steadfast Anchor within the vail, whither our Prodromus or Forerunner is for us entered, Hebrew 6.18. Rom. 8.18. 2 Cor. 4. 16-18.
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using it as our richest Cordial, and urging it rationally and closely upon the Heart, until we are brought to our delightful and absolute repose therein.
using it as our Richest Cordial, and urging it rationally and closely upon the Heart, until we Are brought to our delightful and absolute repose therein.
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For unless such grateful words come from the Speaker's Heart unto the Hearers, from Principle to Principle, they are not likely to have such invigorating Influences upon Souls,
For unless such grateful words come from the Speaker's Heart unto the Hearers, from Principle to Principle, they Are not likely to have such invigorating Influences upon Souls,
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nor to have such kindly Operations and Effects in Christian Conversation, as the Case requires. Vain talk about so great an Article of Hope, is dreadful:
nor to have such kindly Operations and Effects in Christian Conversation, as the Case requires. Vain talk about so great an Article of Hope, is dreadful:
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and thereupon, concerned Soul. Nor can indeed the Speaker's End be right, whilst his Heart is naught, 2 Pet. 2.18. What God may do for the sake of Truth, and with regard to his own Interest and Institution, is one thing;
and thereupon, concerned Soul. Nor can indeed the Speaker's End be right, while his Heart is nought, 2 Pet. 2.18. What God may do for the sake of Truth, and with regard to his own Interest and Institution, is one thing;
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But it is prophaness to the height, to prostitute such a Sacred Ordinance as Christian Communion, and such a glorious State and Hope, as being ever with the Lord, unto so mean and vile an End as ultimate selfishness.
But it is profaneness to the height, to prostitute such a Sacred Ordinance as Christian Communion, and such a glorious State and Hope, as being ever with the Lord, unto so mean and vile an End as ultimate selfishness.
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Your Directory in this Case, you have in Tit. 2. 11-14. 2 Pet. 1. 5-11. & 3. 11-14. and when that is done, then make this State your stated and occasional Consolation and Refreshment, that so you may comfort one another with the Comforts wherewith ye your selves are comforted of God, 2 Cor. 1. 3-5.
Your Directory in this Case, you have in Tit. 2. 11-14. 2 Pet. 1. 5-11. & 3. 11-14. and when that is done, then make this State your stated and occasional Consolation and Refreshment, that so you may Comfort one Another with the Comforts wherewith you your selves Are comforted of God, 2 Cor. 1. 3-5.
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thus to do) It is, 1. by close and solemn contemplation, to represent this State unto your selves, (according to the Gospel-Scheme or Figure) as great, sure, near, and suited every way to make those happy who obtain it;
thus to do) It is, 1. by close and solemn contemplation, to represent this State unto your selves, (according to the Gospel-Scheme or Figure) as great, sure, near, and suited every Way to make those happy who obtain it;
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and rest herein, when little else but Toil and Sorrow here becomes your daily Entertainment. But I have more largely handled this, in my printed Sermon on Psal. 42.11. in Dr. Anneslie 's Morning Exercise, and thither I refer you, (though ill printed).
and rest herein, when little Else but Toil and Sorrow Here becomes your daily Entertainment. But I have more largely handled this, in my printed Sermon on Psalm 42.11. in Dr. Anneslie is Morning Exercise, and thither I refer you, (though ill printed).
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for God hath set this State, thus characterised before us, as our Directory, to shew us what we are to be and do, 1 John 3.2, 3. as our Encouragement hereunto, 1 Cor. 15.58. and as the Reward hereof, Heb. 10. 35-37. We are to give our Sentiments and Notions of this State, and to represent it in its greatness each to other.
for God hath Set this State, thus Characterized before us, as our Directory, to show us what we Are to be and do, 1 John 3.2, 3. as our Encouragement hereunto, 1 Cor. 15.58. and as the Reward hereof, Hebrew 10. 35-37. We Are to give our Sentiments and Notions of this State, and to represent it in its greatness each to other.
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and Hopes, and Relishes of this blissful State; and by our warm Discourse about it. And we are to quicken one another to comparative Thoughts about it;
and Hope's, and Relishes of this blissful State; and by our warm Discourse about it. And we Are to quicken one Another to comparative Thoughts about it;
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Somtimes our Hearts are cold and careless, and then some applicatory Conference about this heavenly State and Priviledg, may make them burn again within us.
Sometimes our Hearts Are cold and careless, and then Some applicatory Conference about this heavenly State and Privilege, may make them burn again within us.
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some sick, some weak, some dead, and some twice dead, all more or less lamenting the mournful State of Things, Souls, Persons, &c. and then for ever with the Lord closely discoursed, may afford very great relief.
Some sick, Some weak, Some dead, and Some twice dead, all more or less lamenting the mournful State of Things, Souls, Persons, etc. and then for ever with the Lord closely discoursed, may afford very great relief.
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and warms the Heart, and adds new Life and Vigour to all our Winter and Summer-Graces, Rom. 5.2, 3. Jam. 1. 2-12. and fully reconciles us to all those Scenes of Sorrows, and to Death it self, through which we are to come to Christ.
and warms the Heart, and adds new Life and Vigour to all our Winter and Summer-Graces, Rom. 5.2, 3. Jam. 1. 2-12. and Fully reconciles us to all those Scenes of Sorrows, and to Death it self, through which we Are to come to christ.
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and nothing fitter to refresh the drooping Soul. And therefore, Ye Beloved, building up your selves (and one another) on your most holy Faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep your selves in the Love of God, looking for the Mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto Eternal Life, Jude 20, 21. Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself,
and nothing fitter to refresh the drooping Soul. And Therefore, You beloved, building up your selves (and one Another) on your most holy Faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep your selves in the Love of God, looking for the Mercy of our Lord jesus christ unto Eternal Life, U^de 20, 21. Now our Lord jesus christ himself,
