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2 TIM. 4.7, 8. I have fought a good Fight, I have finished my Course, I have kept the Faith.2 TIM. 4.7, 8. I have fought a good Fight, I have finished my Course, I have kept the Faith.
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Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the Righteous Judge shall give me at that Day:
Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord the Righteous Judge shall give me At that Day:
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and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his Appearing.
and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his Appearing.
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THE deceased Gentlewoman, and our honoured Friend, whose Death hath occasioned our present Meeting, did some Years ago make choice of this Scripture, to be preached upon at her Funeral;
THE deceased Gentlewoman, and our honoured Friend, whose Death hath occasioned our present Meeting, did Some years ago make choice of this Scripture, to be preached upon At her Funeral;
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and therefore it was recommended to me by her most affectionate (and now sorrowful) surviving Husband.
and Therefore it was recommended to me by her most affectionate (and now sorrowful) surviving Husband.
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And had I been left unto my own choice, I could not have pitched upon a more suitable Subject;
And had I been left unto my own choice, I could not have pitched upon a more suitable Subject;
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considering the Temptations and Conflicts she had, more than many other Christians do ever meet with.
considering the Temptations and Conflicts she had, more than many other Christians do ever meet with.
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The Life of every sincere Christian is a continual Warfare, yet some are exercis'd with sharper Combates than many others ever are;
The Life of every sincere Christian is a continual Warfare, yet Some Are exercised with sharper Combats than many Others ever Are;
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amongst whom may be reckoned our deceased Friend;
among whom may be reckoned our deceased Friend;
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being one that was assaulted with many Temptations, yet through the Captain of her Salvation, she did conquer and overcome.
being one that was assaulted with many Temptations, yet through the Captain of her Salvation, she did conquer and overcome.
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So that well might she apply this Scripture to her self, and (in Humility) say with the Apostle St. Paul;
So that well might she apply this Scripture to her self, and (in Humility) say with the Apostle Saint Paul;
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I have fought a good Fight, I have finished my Course, I have kept the Faith: I have fought a good Fight, I have finished my Course, I have kept the Faith:
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Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, &c. In which Scripture, the holy Apostle asserteth these two Particulars.Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, etc. In which Scripture, the holy Apostle Asserteth these two Particulars.
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1. His Faithfulness in his Duty. 2. The Reward of his Faithfulness. The First for Timothy 's Imitation; the Second for his Encouragement.
1. His Faithfulness in his Duty. 2. The Reward of his Faithfulness. The First for Timothy is Imitation; the Second for his Encouragement.
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I shall speak chiefly to the Latter of these; but will first consider the Context, and the Meaning of the Words;
I shall speak chiefly to the Latter of these; but will First Consider the Context, and the Meaning of the Words;
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and then come to that Point of Doctrine, which I purpose to build my present Discourse upon.
and then come to that Point of Doctrine, which I purpose to built my present Discourse upon.
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In the three first Chapters of this Epistle, the Apostle directs Timothy to several Duties, and excites him to the faithful Discharge of the same;
In the three First Chapters of this Epistle, the Apostle directs Timothy to several Duties, and excites him to the faithful Discharge of the same;
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giving him also to understand what perillous Times there should come; and how that Troubles and Persecutions were to be expected;
giving him also to understand what perilous Times there should come; and how that Troubles and Persecutions were to be expected;
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and hereupon he further exhorteth him to Constancy in his Duty, chap. 3.1, — 14. Minding him also of his early Knowledg in the holy Scriptures,
and hereupon he further exhorteth him to Constancy in his Duty, chap. 3.1, — 14. Minding him also of his early Knowledge in the holy Scriptures,
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and shewing the Excellency and Profitableness of them, ver. 15, — 17.
and showing the Excellency and Profitableness of them, ver. 15, — 17.
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And lest Timothy should be discouraged, and grow remiss in his Duty, from the Opposition and Persecutions he should meet with from Men;
And lest Timothy should be discouraged, and grow remiss in his Duty, from the Opposition and Persecutions he should meet with from Men;
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the Apostle most earnestly chargeth him, as in the Presence of the Allseeing God, and as he will answer it to Christ at the great Day of Judgment, that he be faithful, serious and diligent, in the great Work and Duties of the Ministry, chap. 4.1, 2.
the Apostle most earnestly charges him, as in the Presence of the All-seeing God, and as he will answer it to christ At the great Day of Judgement, that he be faithful, serious and diligent, in the great Work and Duties of the Ministry, chap. 4.1, 2.
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And for the further pressing this Charge upon him, he lays before him the necessity of it, with respect to the Church's Welfare;
And for the further pressing this Charge upon him, he lays before him the necessity of it, with respect to the Church's Welfare;
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For the time will come (saith he) when they will not endure sound Doctrine, For the time will come (Says he) when they will not endure found Doctrine,
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but after their own Lust shall they heap to themselves Teachers, having itching Ears:
but After their own Lust shall they heap to themselves Teachers, having itching Ears:
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And they shall turn away their Ears from the Truth, and shall be turned unto Fables, ver. 3, 4. And seeing it shall be so,And they shall turn away their Ears from the Truth, and shall be turned unto Fables, ver. 3, 4. And seeing it shall be so,
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therefore preach the Word, be instant in Season, and out of Season; i. e.
Therefore preach the Word, be instant in Season, and out of Season; i. e.
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Lay hold of all Opportunities for the bringing Persons to the Truth, and establishing them in it.
Lay hold of all Opportunities for the bringing Persons to the Truth, and establishing them in it.
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Reprove, rebuke, and exhort with all long-Suffering and Doctrine; q. d. Suit thy self and Discourse to every one's Case and Condition;Reprove, rebuke, and exhort with all long-Suffering and Doctrine; q. worser. Suit thy self and Discourse to every one's Case and Condition;
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reprove such as are faulty, rebuke gross Sinners, and exhort all Men, with unwearied Long-suffering and sound Doctrine;reprove such as Are faulty, rebuke gross Sinners, and exhort all Men, with unwearied Long-suffering and found Doctrine;
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bearing with their Peevishness, Stubbornness, &c.
bearing with their Peevishness, Stubbornness, etc.
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And in ver. 5. he renews his Charge, or Exhortation, to Timothy; saying, Watch thou in all things, &c. q. d. Seeing there will be such a sad Defection,
And in ver. 5. he renews his Charge, or Exhortation, to Timothy; saying, Watch thou in all things, etc. q. worser. Seeing there will be such a sad Defection,
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as I have shewed thee there shall certainly be; therefore be thou the more vigilant and watchful, both over thy Self and Flock;
as I have showed thee there shall Certainly be; Therefore be thou the more vigilant and watchful, both over thy Self and Flock;
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and endure Affliction and Hardness, as a good Souldier of Christ. Do the Work of an Evangelist, in gathering and confirming Churches:
and endure Affliction and Hardness, as a good Soldier of christ. Do the Work of an Evangelist, in gathering and confirming Churches:
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make full proof of thy Ministry; i. e. make full proof of thy Ministry; i. e.
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perform it thorowly in all the parts of it, so as fully to approve thy self to be a faithful Minister of Christ.
perform it thoroughly in all the parts of it, so as Fully to approve thy self to be a faithful Minister of christ.
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And then he backs his Exhortation with a second Reason, and that is, the Nearness of his own Dissolution. Ver. 6. For I am now ready to be offer'd,
And then he backs his Exhortation with a second Reason, and that is, the Nearness of his own Dissolution. Ver. 6. For I am now ready to be offered,
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and the time of my Departure is at hand; q. d. and the time of my Departure is At hand; q. worser.
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Within a while I shall suffer Martyrdom, and seal the Truths which I have preach'd, with my own Blood;
Within a while I shall suffer Martyrdom, and seal the Truths which I have preached, with my own Blood;
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and shall thereby become an acceptable Sacrifice to God. and shall thereby become an acceptable Sacrifice to God.
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Whether Paul came to know the Nearness of his Death, by the Carriage of Nero the Roman Emperor, under whom he suffered,
Whither Paul Come to know the Nearness of his Death, by the Carriage of Nero the Roman Emperor, under whom he suffered,
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or whether he had it by Revelation from God, is uncertain to us; but certain it is, that he did know it:
or whither he had it by Revelation from God, is uncertain to us; but certain it is, that he did know it:
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And thereupon, lays it before Timothy as an Argument to enforce his Exhortation upon him: q. d. Forasmuch, as within a while, the Church will be deprived of my Help,
And thereupon, lays it before Timothy as an Argument to enforce his Exhortation upon him: q. worser. Forasmuch, as within a while, the Church will be deprived of my Help,
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therefore it will need thy greater Care and Diligence:
Therefore it will need thy greater Care and Diligence:
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And as to thy self, while I am with thee, thou hast the help of my Instructions and Exhortations,
And as to thy self, while I am with thee, thou hast the help of my Instructions and Exhortations,
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and the Benefit of my Example:
and the Benefit of my Exampl:
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but seeing I shall shortly be taken from thee, therefore thou oughtest to give the more earnest Heed to what I now write unto thee.
but seeing I shall shortly be taken from thee, Therefore thou Ought to give the more earnest Heed to what I now write unto thee.
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So much as to the Context. And now I come to my Text; wherein the Apostle doth further excite, and encourage Timothy to his Duty.
So much as to the Context. And now I come to my Text; wherein the Apostle does further excite, and encourage Timothy to his Duty.
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1. By declaring unto him what his own Practice had been:
1. By declaring unto him what his own Practice had been:
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I have fought a good Fight, &c. Shewing hereby, that there was no Duty, which he had been exhorting Timothy unto,I have fought a good Fight, etc. Showing hereby, that there was no Duty, which he had been exhorting Timothy unto,
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but what he had constantly practis'd himself; and that with the greatest Diligence and Faithfulness. 2. By his shewing the Reward of his great Faithfulness and Diligence:
but what he had constantly practised himself; and that with the greatest Diligence and Faithfulness. 2. By his showing the Reward of his great Faithfulness and Diligence:
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Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, &c. q. d. Consider well what my Practice hath been;Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, etc. q. worser. Consider well what my Practice hath been;
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and that I have not fought in vain, run in vain, nor laboured in vain; but shall have an eternal and inconceivable Reward conferr'd upon me:
and that I have not fought in vain, run in vain, nor laboured in vain; but shall have an Eternal and inconceivable Reward conferred upon me:
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And let the Consideration of this, encourage thee to the greater Faithfulness and Diligence in Duty.
And let the Consideration of this, encourage thee to the greater Faithfulness and Diligence in Duty.
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The Apostle seems to allude unto the Grecian Games, when he speaks of his fighting, running, and his being crowned.
The Apostle seems to allude unto the Grecian Games, when he speaks of his fighting, running, and his being crowned.
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I have fought a good Fight; q. d. My Life hath been a military Life, even a continual Warfare;I have fought a good Fight; q. worser. My Life hath been a military Life, even a continual Warfare;
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yet have I not fought the evil Fights of ambitious or quarrelsom Men: but the Fight which I have fought, is the good Fight of Faith:
yet have I not fought the evil Fights of ambitious or quarrelsome Men: but the Fight which I have fought, is the good Fight of Faith:
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I have stoutly opposed the Enemies of my Salvation, and through Christ (my Captain and Leader) have conquered and overcome.
I have stoutly opposed the Enemies of my Salvation, and through christ (my Captain and Leader) have conquered and overcome.
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The Life of a Christian is often is Scripture compared unto a Warfare, because of those spiritual Enemies which are continually Warring against us.
The Life of a Christian is often is Scripture compared unto a Warfare, Because of those spiritual Enemies which Are continually Warring against us.
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There are three great Enemies, which every Christian has to grapple with. As,
There Are three great Enemies, which every Christian has to grapple with. As,
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1. The Devil, which is a very subtil, watchful and powerful Enemy, 2 Cor. 11.3, 14. He hath many Devices, Wiles and Stratagems, 2 Cor. 2.11. Ephes. 6.11. He's a malicious and enraged Enemy, 1 Pet. 5.8. Who roveth about with unwearied Diligence, seeking whom he may devour.
1. The devil, which is a very subtle, watchful and powerful Enemy, 2 Cor. 11.3, 14. He hath many Devices, Wiles and Stratagems, 2 Cor. 2.11. Ephesians 6.11. He's a malicious and enraged Enemy, 1 Pet. 5.8. Who roveth about with unwearied Diligence, seeking whom he may devour.
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He hath his fiery Darts to molest those, whom he cannot entice by his ensnaring Wiles; Ephes. 6.16.
He hath his fiery Darts to molest those, whom he cannot entice by his ensnaring Wiles; Ephesians 6.16.
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Yea, we have not only this great Adversary, the Prince of Devils, to grapple with, but whole Legions of Devils, even all the Powers of Darkness, Ephes. 6.12. 2. Another Enemy of our Souls, is this evil World.
Yea, we have not only this great Adversary, the Prince of Devils, to grapple with, but Whole Legions of Devils, even all the Powers of Darkness, Ephesians 6.12. 2. another Enemy of our Souls, is this evil World.
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There are two ways by which the World overcomes Multitudes. (1.) By its Smiles and Allurements, 1 Joh. 2.16. (2.) By its Frowns and Threats, Joh. 15.19, 20. Thousands are drawn from God, and eternally ruined, by the Smiles and Allurements of this evil World.
There Are two ways by which the World overcomes Multitudes. (1.) By its Smiles and Allurements, 1 John 2.16. (2.) By its Frowns and Treats, John 15.19, 20. Thousands Are drawn from God, and eternally ruined, by the Smiles and Allurements of this evil World.
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Some are taken with Pleasures, some with Riches, and some with Honours:
some Are taken with Pleasures, Some with Riches, and Some with Honours:
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These are Satan's Baits, whereby he catcheth Multitudes, and keeps them in his Power, Luke 14.16, — 20. Mar. 4.18, 19. 1 Tim. 6.9, — 12. Mat. 19.16, — 22. Again;
These Are Satan's Baits, whereby he Catches Multitudes, and keeps them in his Power, Lycia 14.16, — 20. Mar. 4.18, 19. 1 Tim. 6.9, — 12. Mathew 19.16, — 22. Again;
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Many who have in some measure escaped the World's Allurements, have been conquered and overcome by its Frowns and Threats, Mat. 13.20, 21. Joh. 12.42.
Many who have in Some measure escaped the World's Allurements, have been conquered and overcome by its Frowns and Treats, Mathew 13.20, 21. John 12.42.
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Yea, such an Enemy is this evil World, that none can overcome it, but such as are spiritual;
Yea, such an Enemy is this evil World, that none can overcome it, but such as Are spiritual;
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they who are Believers indeed, and are born from above, 1 Joh. 5.4, 5. 3. Another Enemy that Christians have to grapple with, is Carnalself, or our unmortified Corruptions:
they who Are Believers indeed, and Are born from above, 1 John 5.4, 5. 3. another Enemy that Christians have to grapple with, is Carnal self, or our unmortified Corruptions:
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I find a Law in my Members, warring against the Law of my Mind, and bringing me into Captivity to the Law of Sin, (saith the Apostle, Rom. 7.21, 23.) Now the Flesh,I find a Law in my Members, warring against the Law of my Mind, and bringing me into Captivity to the Law of since, (Says the Apostle, Rom. 7.21, 23.) Now the Flesh,
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or Carnal-self, is a very dangerous and deceitful Enemy; Jer. 17.9. The Heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked, who can know it? It's an old saying, (and in this respect a true one) that a Man has need of no worse an Enemy than he brings from home.
or Carnal self, is a very dangerous and deceitful Enemy; Jer. 17.9. The Heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked, who can know it? It's an old saying, (and in this respect a true one) that a Man has need of no Worse an Enemy than he brings from home.
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For sure I am, there is no Man hath a more dangerous Enemy than Carnal-self. Our Enemies without could never hurt us, if it were not for this Enemy within.
For sure I am, there is no Man hath a more dangerous Enemy than Carnal self. Our Enemies without could never hurt us, if it were not for this Enemy within.
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For, look as when an House is beset, then one Enemy within is much more dangerous than many without:
For, look as when an House is beset, then one Enemy within is much more dangerous than many without:
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So this home-bred and indwelling Enemy, Carnal-self, lets in the Devil and the World, to the spoiling and undoing of the poor Soul. No wonder then, that the first Lesson which Christ teacheth his Disciples, is a Lesson of Self-denial, ( Mat. 16.24.) If any Man will come after me, let him deny himself, &c. Keep down Self, and we conquer all;
So this Homebred and indwelling Enemy, Carnal self, lets in the devil and the World, to the spoiling and undoing of the poor Soul. No wonder then, that the First lesson which christ Teaches his Disciples, is a lesson of Self-denial, (Mathew 16.24.) If any Man will come After me, let him deny himself, etc. Keep down Self, and we conquer all;
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but if Carnal-self get the upperhand, the Devil and the World will easily overcome us. It is safe Advice therefore, which the Apostle gives, 1 Pet. 2.11.
but if Carnal self get the upperhand, the devil and the World will Easily overcome us. It is safe advice Therefore, which the Apostle gives, 1 Pet. 2.11.
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I beseech you as Strangers and Pilgrims, (saith he) abstain from fleshly Lusts, which war against the Soul. I beseech you as Strangers and Pilgrim's, (Says he) abstain from fleshly Lustiest, which war against the Soul.
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These are the dangerous Enemies that Christians have to grapple with; and none can overcome them, but through Faith in Christ Jesus.
These Are the dangerous Enemies that Christians have to grapple with; and none can overcome them, but through Faith in christ jesus.
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Now some may ask, why this Fight of Faith is call'd a good Fight? Unto which I answer, It may be so called upon several accounts;
Now Some may ask, why this Fight of Faith is called a good Fight? Unto which I answer, It may be so called upon several accounts;
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As, 1. Because they that are ingag'd in this Warfare, do fight for a good Cause, the best that ever Souldiers fought for;
As, 1. Because they that Are engaged in this Warfare, do fight for a good Cause, the best that ever Soldiers fought for;
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they being God's Enemies as well as theirs, whom they fight against;
they being God's Enemies as well as theirs, whom they fight against;
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and his Glory as well as their own Salvation, is that which is contended for. 2. They have a good Captain, the best that ever Souldiers fought under;
and his Glory as well as their own Salvation, is that which is contended for. 2. They have a good Captain, the best that ever Soldiers fought under;
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for the Lord Jesus Christ is their Captain and Leader, Heb. 2.10. 3. They are furnished with the best Armour and Weapons, that ever Souldiers made use of.
for the Lord jesus christ is their Captain and Leader, Hebrew 2.10. 3. They Are furnished with the best Armour and Weapons, that ever Soldiers made use of.
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The Christian Armour lis Armour of proof;
The Christian Armour Lies Armour of proof;
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and their Weapons are spiritual, and mighty through God, for the pulling down the strong Holds of Sin, Ephes. 6.10, — 17. 2 Cor. 10.3, 4, 5. 4. Their Wages are the best that ever Souldiers receiv'd;
and their Weapons Are spiritual, and mighty through God, for the pulling down the strong Holds of since, Ephesians 6.10, — 17. 2 Cor. 10.3, 4, 5. 4. Their Wages Are the best that ever Soldiers received;
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He that overcometh, shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my Son, Rev. 21.7.He that Overcometh, shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my Son, Rev. 21.7.
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So chap. 2.7, 10, 11, 17. chap. 3.5, 12, 21. There is good reason you see, why the Life of a Christian may be compared to a Warfare;
So chap. 2.7, 10, 11, 17. chap. 3.5, 12, 21. There is good reason you see, why the Life of a Christian may be compared to a Warfare;
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and why this spiritual Combate, or Fight of Faith, may be said to be a good Fight.
and why this spiritual Combat, or Fight of Faith, may be said to be a good Fight.
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Let us all then be perswaded to fight this good Fight of Faith. Never had Souldiers greater Encouragement to fight, than we have under Christ's Banner;
Let us all then be persuaded to fight this good Fight of Faith. Never had Soldiers greater Encouragement to fight, than we have under Christ's Banner;
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and never had Souldiers more need to fight than we; for we must either fight or die; fight couragiously, or perish eternally.
and never had Soldiers more need to fight than we; for we must either fight or die; fight courageously, or perish eternally.
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And if we will resolve upon this, we must see that our Faith be true and saving;
And if we will resolve upon this, we must see that our Faith be true and Saving;
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for such as want a true Faith, cannot possibly fight the Fight of Faith;
for such as want a true Faith, cannot possibly fight the Fight of Faith;
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therefore labour we for a lively Faith, and then live we in the lively Exercise of it.
Therefore labour we for a lively Faith, and then live we in the lively Exercise of it.
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Thus you see what is meant by the first Words in my Text, I have fought a good Fight.
Thus you see what is meant by the First Words in my Text, I have fought a good Fight.
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I proceed now to the next Words. I have finished my Course; q. d.
I proceed now to the next Words. I have finished my Course; q. worser.
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God appointed me a Race to run, both as a Christian, and also as an Apostle and Minister of Christ;
God appointed me a Raze to run, both as a Christian, and also as an Apostle and Minister of christ;
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the which Race I have now finished, and am come to the End and Period of my Days, Act. 20.22, — 24.
the which Raze I have now finished, and am come to the End and Period of my Days, Act. 20.22, — 24.
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The Life of a Christian is often (in Scripture) compared to a Race, as well as to a Warfare, 1 Cor. 9.24, — 27. Heb. 12.1.
The Life of a Christian is often (in Scripture) compared to a Raze, as well as to a Warfare, 1 Cor. 9.24, — 27. Hebrew 12.1.
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Well then, let us lay aside every Weight, and the Sin which doth so easily beset us,
Well then, let us lay aside every Weight, and the since which does so Easily beset us,
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and let us run with Patience the Race that is set before us. and let us run with Patience the Raze that is Set before us.
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Let us press forward towards the Mark, as this great Apostle did, Phil. 3.13, 14. He ran the Christian Race with an holy Activity and Vigour, till he got to the Goal, and won the Prize:
Let us press forward towards the Mark, as this great Apostle did, Philip 3.13, 14. He ran the Christian Raze with an holy Activity and Vigour, till he god to the Goal, and wone the Prize:
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Let us so run, that we may obtain. Let us so run, that we may obtain.
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What a blessed Condition is that Person in, who can think of his Dissolution with Joy and Comfort,
What a blessed Condition is that Person in, who can think of his Dissolution with Joy and Comfort,
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and can say with an holy Triumph, I have finished my Course? Such a Condition was this holy Apostle in,
and can say with an holy Triumph, I have finished my Course? Such a Condition was this holy Apostle in,
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when he writ this Epistle to Timothy; he knew, that to die was his gain: having fought a good Fight, and thrô Christ overcome:
when he writ this Epistle to Timothy; he knew, that to die was his gain: having fought a good Fight, and thrô christ overcome:
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Having run the Race that was set before him, and kept the Faith unto the end: i. e.
Having run the Raze that was Set before him, and kept the Faith unto the end: i. e.
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adhered constantly in Judgment and Practice, to the Faith he professed, and preached to others; he could therefore say, with the fullest assurance,
adhered constantly in Judgement and Practice, to the Faith he professed, and preached to Others; he could Therefore say, with the Fullest assurance,
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Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, &c. Heaven is express'd in Scripture by several Metaphorical Names;Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, etc. Heaven is expressed in Scripture by several Metaphorical Names;
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as sometimes it is called Paradise, 2 Cor. 12, 2, 4. Sometimes it is called an House, Joh. 14.2. sometimes it is called a City, Heb. 11.16. sometimes it is called a Kingdom, Luke 12.32.
as sometime it is called Paradise, 2 Cor. 12, 2, 4. Sometime it is called an House, John 14.2. sometime it is called a city, Hebrew 11.16. sometime it is called a Kingdom, Lycia 12.32.
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And sometimes it is called a Crown, as here in my Text.
And sometime it is called a Crown, as Here in my Text.
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For the Pleasantness of it, it is called Paradise; to note our Abode and Rest in it, it is called an House; for the Amplitude of it, it is called a City; and for the Splendor of it, a Kingdom. And to shew the exceeding Height of Glory that Believers are advanced to, it is called a Crown. Sometimes a Crown of Life, Jam. 1.12. sometimes a Crown of Glory, 1 Pet. 5.4.
For the Pleasantness of it, it is called Paradise; to note our Abided and Rest in it, it is called an House; for the Amplitude of it, it is called a city; and for the Splendour of it, a Kingdom. And to show the exceeding Height of Glory that Believers Are advanced to, it is called a Crown. Sometime a Crown of Life, Jam. 1.12. sometime a Crown of Glory, 1 Pet. 5.4.
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And here in my Text, a Crown of Righteousness. Why is it called a Crown of Righteousness?
And Here in my Text, a Crown of Righteousness. Why is it called a Crown of Righteousness?
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Answ. It may be so called on several accounts. 1. Because it is the Purchase of Christ's Righteousness, Ephes. 1.14. Heb. 9.12. Rom. 5.18. 2. Because it is given as a free Reward, to such as lead a righteous Life, Rom. 2.7, 10. chap. 6.23. Isa. 3.10. 3. Because the Righteous God hath promised it, and therefore will bestow it, Jam. 1.12. Heb. 6.10.Answer It may be so called on several accounts. 1. Because it is the Purchase of Christ's Righteousness, Ephesians 1.14. Hebrew 9.12. Rom. 5.18. 2. Because it is given as a free Reward, to such as led a righteous Life, Rom. 2.7, 10. chap. 6.23. Isaiah 3.10. 3. Because the Righteous God hath promised it, and Therefore will bestow it, Jam. 1.12. Hebrew 6.10.
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Now the whole Verse may be thus paraphras'd, [ Henceforth, or as to what remains, there is appointed, prepared,
Now the Whole Verse may be thus paraphrased, [ Henceforth, or as to what remains, there is appointed, prepared,
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and in safe keeping for me, eternal Life and Happiness, an immortal Crown of Glory; which the Righteous God hath promised, and therefore will bestow it;
and in safe keeping for me, Eternal Life and Happiness, an immortal Crown of Glory; which the Righteous God hath promised, and Therefore will bestow it;
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a Crown which is the Purchase of Christ's Righteousness, and ample Reward of mine, though I have no ways merited or deserved it.
a Crown which is the Purchase of Christ's Righteousness, and ample Reward of mine, though I have no ways merited or deserved it.
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Another kind of Crown is this, than what the Conquerors used to have in the Grecian Games,
another kind of Crown is this, than what the Conquerors used to have in the Grecian Games,
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even a great and most excellent Reward;
even a great and most excellent Reward;
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a Glory with which my whole Man shall be encompassed, as a Man's Head is with a Crown. a Glory with which my Whole Man shall be encompassed, as a Man's Head is with a Crown.
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Such a Crown of Righteousness will the Lord the righteous Judg give me at the Day of Judgment;
Such a Crown of Righteousness will the Lord the righteous Judge give me At the Day of Judgement;
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(when all shall be rewarded according to their Works:) and not to me only shall this Crown be given as my particular Reward; (when all shall be rewarded according to their Works:) and not to me only shall this Crown be given as my particular Reward;
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but whosoever shall truly believe in Christ, and shall so lead their Lives in this World,
but whosoever shall truly believe in christ, and shall so led their Lives in this World,
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as that they can desire, wait for, and be well pleased, with the Thoughts and Hopes of his coming to Judgment,
as that they can desire, wait for, and be well pleased, with the Thoughts and Hope's of his coming to Judgement,
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unto them will he give the same Reward also. Thus much shall suffice for Explication. I come now to the Doctrine. unto them will he give the same Reward also. Thus much shall suffice for Explication. I come now to the Doctrine.
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And that which I shall build my present Discourse upon, and which naturally ariseth from the Words of my Text, is as followeth.
And that which I shall built my present Discourse upon, and which naturally arises from the Words of my Text, is as follows.
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Doct. There is eternal Life and Happiness, an immortal Crown of Glory, yea, the highest Felicity that the Heart of Man can wish or desire, appointed, purchased,
Doct. There is Eternal Life and Happiness, an immortal Crown of Glory, yea, the highest Felicity that the Heart of Man can wish or desire, appointed, purchased,
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and prepared for every believing Soul, who overcomes in the spiritual Warfare, and continues faithful unto the Death. Jam. 1.12. Blessed is the Man that endureth Temptation;
and prepared for every believing Soul, who overcomes in the spiritual Warfare, and continues faithful unto the Death. Jam. 1.12. Blessed is the Man that Endureth Temptation;
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for when he is tried, he shall receive the Crown of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Rev. 21.7.for when he is tried, he shall receive the Crown of Life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Rev. 21.7.
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He that overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my Son. 1 Cor. 2.9. Eye hath not seen, nor Ear heard, neither have entred into the Heart of Man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. He that Overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my Son. 1 Cor. 2.9. Eye hath not seen, nor Ear herd, neither have entered into the Heart of Man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
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The Eye may have seen much, and the Ear may have heard of more; but the Heart may conceive of a far greater Happiness than either Eye hath seen, or Ear hath heard of;
The Eye may have seen much, and the Ear may have herd of more; but the Heart may conceive of a Far greater Happiness than either Eye hath seen, or Ear hath herd of;
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yet all comes infinitely short of that Happiness, which God hath prepared for his faithful People. Mat. 13.43. Then shall the Righteous shine forth as the Sun, in the Kingdom of their Father. Rev. 2.10. Be thou faithful unto Death, and I will give thee a Crown of Life.
yet all comes infinitely short of that Happiness, which God hath prepared for his faithful People. Mathew 13.43. Then shall the Righteous shine forth as the Sun, in the Kingdom of their Father. Rev. 2.10. Be thou faithful unto Death, and I will give thee a Crown of Life.
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Many more Scriptures might be brought for the proof of the Point laid down; but these which I have mentioned, are sufficient to evidence the Truth thereof.
Many more Scriptures might be brought for the proof of the Point laid down; but these which I have mentioned, Are sufficient to evidence the Truth thereof.
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Now the Method which I shall observe in speaking to this Doctrine, will be to shew you, (so far as the Lord shall enable me) 1. When Believers shall come to the Enjoyment of this Happiness.
Now the Method which I shall observe in speaking to this Doctrine, will be to show you, (so Far as the Lord shall enable me) 1. When Believers shall come to the Enjoyment of this Happiness.
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2. Wherein it will chiefly consist. 3. Ʋpon what account the Lord will confer it upon them. And, 4. Make Application. I.
2. Wherein it will chiefly consist. 3. Ʋpon what account the Lord will confer it upon them. And, 4. Make Application. I.
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Then, When shall Believers come to the Enjoyment of this Happiness?
Then, When shall Believers come to the Enjoyment of this Happiness?
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I answer, They shall enjoy it in part at their Death, but fully at the Resurrection. For,
I answer, They shall enjoy it in part At their Death, but Fully At the Resurrection. For,
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1. At Death, the Souls of the Faithful do immediately pass into Heaven, and their Bodies lie asleep in their Graves,
1. At Death, the Souls of the Faithful do immediately pass into Heaven, and their Bodies lie asleep in their Graves,
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as in Beds of Rest. (Isa. 57.2.) They shall enter into Peace, they shall rest in their Beds.
as in Beds of Rest. (Isaiah 57.2.) They shall enter into Peace, they shall rest in their Beds.
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The Death of the Righteous is a sweet Sleep, out of which they shall be awaked;
The Death of the Righteous is a sweet Sleep, out of which they shall be awaked;
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and their Graves in like manner, are Beds of Rest, out of which they shall rise again.
and their Graves in like manner, Are Beds of Rest, out of which they shall rise again.
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That the Bodies of the Saints do thus rest in their Graves till the general Resurrection, I know none that will deny;
That the Bodies of the Saints do thus rest in their Graves till the general Resurrection, I know none that will deny;
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but that their Souls (the mean while) are in the actual Enjoyment of Happiness with Christ, is denied by some:
but that their Souls (the mean while) Are in the actual Enjoyment of Happiness with christ, is denied by Some:
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though I know not the least Grounds they have to deny it.
though I know not the least Grounds they have to deny it.
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And it has often been a wonder to me, (as it may be to any who considerately reads the Scriptures) that ever so plain a Truth as this is, should be so much as questioned by any.
And it has often been a wonder to me, (as it may be to any who considerately reads the Scriptures) that ever so plain a Truth as this is, should be so much as questioned by any.
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Yet some (professing the Christian Religion) do positively deny it; affirming that the Soul doth sleep with the Body till the general Resurrection.
Yet Some (professing the Christian Religion) do positively deny it; affirming that the Soul does sleep with the Body till the general Resurrection.
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But surely St. Paul would never have been in a Strait, (as he expressed himself to be, Phil. 1.23.) if he were to be reduced upon his Dissolution into a Condition of stupid Sleep, without any Capacity of glorifying or enjoying God:
But surely Saint Paul would never have been in a Strait, (as he expressed himself to be, Philip 1.23.) if he were to be reduced upon his Dissolution into a Condition of stupid Sleep, without any Capacity of glorifying or enjoying God:
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I am in a Strait betwixt two (saith he) having a Desire to depart, I am in a Strait betwixt two (Says he) having a Desire to depart,
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and to be with Christ, which is far better. and to be with christ, which is Far better.
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To be with Christ, is to be in Heaven, for there Christ is at the Right-hand of God, ( Col. 3.1.) Now the Apostle speaketh not this in regard of his Body,
To be with christ, is to be in Heaven, for there christ is At the Right-hand of God, (Col. 3.1.) Now the Apostle speaks not this in regard of his Body,
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but in regard of his Soul;
but in regard of his Soul;
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for his Body could not be with Christ presently upon his Dissolution, till it was raised up at the Last-day:
for his Body could not be with christ presently upon his Dissolution, till it was raised up At the Last day:
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but he knew that his Soul should, and that it would be in a far better State than the estate it enjoyed here.
but he knew that his Soul should, and that it would be in a Far better State than the estate it enjoyed Here.
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But is it not better (you will say) to remain here, and serve God, than to depart hence? But is it not better (you will say) to remain Here, and serve God, than to depart hence?
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It were so, if the Soul was in a State wherein we neither know, nor love Christ? Yea it would certainly be far worse for Paul, to have his Body rotting in the Grave,
It were so, if the Soul was in a State wherein we neither know, nor love christ? Yea it would Certainly be Far Worse for Paul, to have his Body rotting in the Grave,
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and his Soul without all Fruition of God, if this were true.
and his Soul without all Fruition of God, if this were true.
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But he well knew, that if once his Soul was separated from the Body, he should enjoy a far greater Happiness than he was capable of enjoying whilst he was here.
But he well knew, that if once his Soul was separated from the Body, he should enjoy a Far greater Happiness than he was capable of enjoying while he was Here.
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Many more Scriptures might be brought for the proof of this Truth; I shall name a few. Luk. 16.22.
Many more Scriptures might be brought for the proof of this Truth; I shall name a few. Luk. 16.22.
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And it came to pass, that the Beggar died, and was carried by the Angels into Abraham 's Bosom. By the Bosom of Abraham is meant Heaven,And it Come to pass, that the Beggar died, and was carried by the Angels into Abraham is Bosom. By the Bosom of Abraham is meant Heaven,
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and Hell is opposed to it; and 'tis explain'd, ver. 25. He is comforted, but thou art tormented.
and Hell is opposed to it; and it's explained, ver. 25. He is comforted, but thou art tormented.
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Heaven is a Place of Comfort, and Hell is a Place of Torment: No sooner did Lazarus die, but he was carried by the Angels into Heaven:
Heaven is a Place of Comfort, and Hell is a Place of Torment: No sooner did Lazarus die, but he was carried by the Angels into Heaven:
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No sooner did the rich Man die, but he was dragged by the Devils into Hell. ( Ver. 23, 24.) And in Hell he lift up his Eyes being in Torment,
No sooner did the rich Man die, but he was dragged by the Devils into Hell. (Ver. 23, 24.) And in Hell he lift up his Eyes being in Torment,
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and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his Bosom. Therefore I argue, not only from Lazarus his being in Abraham 's Bosom,and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his Bosom. Therefore I argue, not only from Lazarus his being in Abraham is Bosom,
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but also from the rich Man's being in Hell; for God is not more prone to punish, than he is to reward.
but also from the rich Man's being in Hell; for God is not more prove to Punish, than he is to reward.
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If the Wicked be in Torment as soon as they die, then the Saints are in their Happiness presently upon their Dissolution. Another Place is Luke 16.9. And I say unto you, make to your selves Friends of the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness, that when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting Habitations. i. e.
If the Wicked be in Torment as soon as they die, then the Saints Are in their Happiness presently upon their Dissolution. another Place is Lycia 16.9. And I say unto you, make to your selves Friends of the Mammon of Ʋnrighteousness, that when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting Habitations. i. e.
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Do good with your worldly Riches, and thereby evidence your Faith to be true, and so consequently make God your Friend;
Do good with your worldly Riches, and thereby evidence your Faith to be true, and so consequently make God your Friend;
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that when you come to die, he may receive you into Heaven, 1 Tim. 6.17, — 19. Luk. 19.8. Act. 10.4. Mat. 25.34, — 36.
that when you come to die, he may receive you into Heaven, 1 Tim. 6.17, — 19. Luk. 19.8. Act. 10.4. Mathew 25.34, — 36.
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When ye fail; What is that time failing? It cannot be meant of Condemnation in the Judgment,When you fail; What is that time failing? It cannot be meant of Condemnation in the Judgement,
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for there is no escaping or reversing that Sentence; therefore 'tis meant of the Hour of Death;
for there is no escaping or reversing that Sentence; Therefore it's meant of the Hour of Death;
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then are Believers received into everlasting Habitations, and their everlasting Habitation is in Heaven.
then Are Believers received into everlasting Habitations, and their everlasting Habitation is in Heaven.
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Another Argument which proveth this Truth, is that with which Christ silenc'd the Sadduces, Mat. 22.31, 32. Have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob;
another Argument which Proves this Truth, is that with which christ silenced the Sadducees, Mathew 22.31, 32. Have you not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob;
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God is not the God of the Dead, but of the Living. God is not the God of the Dead, but of the Living.
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The Sadduces denied the Immortality of the Soul, as well as the Resurrection of the Body;
The Sadducees denied the Immortality of the Soul, as well as the Resurrection of the Body;
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and Christ disproveth both by this Argument:
and christ disproveth both by this Argument:
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I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. These words were spoken by God unto Moses long after the Decease of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; and it is not said, I was, but I am the God of Abraham, &c. Now saith Christ, God is not the God of the Dead, but of the Living: I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. These words were spoken by God unto Moses long After the Decease of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; and it is not said, I was, but I am the God of Abraham, etc. Now Says christ, God is not the God of the Dead, but of the Living:
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therefore Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (though long ago deceased) are yet alive:
Therefore Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (though long ago deceased) Are yet alive:
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So the Souls of all the Faithful departed out of this World, do live to God in Heaven, Luke 20.38. Another Scripture which clearly proves this Truth, is Luke 23.43. The penitent Thief had desired Christ to remember him, when he came into his Kingdom:
So the Souls of all the Faithful departed out of this World, do live to God in Heaven, Lycia 20.38. another Scripture which clearly Proves this Truth, is Lycia 23.43. The penitent Thief had desired christ to Remember him, when he Come into his Kingdom:
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And Christ answered him again, and said, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
And christ answered him again, and said, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
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Christ sheweth, that he would not defer his Hope, but his Desire should be accomplished that Day;
christ shows, that he would not defer his Hope, but his Desire should be accomplished that Day;
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'tis not adjourned to many Days, Months or Years, but to Day, saith Christ; q. d. Thou shalt immediately enjoy thy Desire.
it's not adjourned to many Days, Months or years, but to Day, Says christ; q. worser. Thou shalt immediately enjoy thy Desire.
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Now what Christ promised to him, he promised it to him as a penitent Believer;
Now what christ promised to him, he promised it to him as a penitent Believer;
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and what belongeth to one Believer, belongeth to all in a like Case. Therefore if his Soul in the very Day of his Death was translated to Paradise, the Souls of other Believers will be so in like manner. Rev. 2.7. To him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the Tree of Life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.
and what belongeth to one Believer, belongeth to all in a like Case. Therefore if his Soul in the very Day of his Death was translated to Paradise, the Souls of other Believers will be so in like manner. Rev. 2.7. To him that Overcometh, will I give to eat of the Tree of Life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.
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No doubt but by Paradise is meant Heaven, and so the Apostle explaineth it, 2 Cor. 12.2, 4. Thither the penitent Thief went immediately after his Death,
No doubt but by Paradise is meant Heaven, and so the Apostle Explaineth it, 2 Cor. 12.2, 4. Thither the penitent Thief went immediately After his Death,
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and so doth every believing Soul.
and so does every believing Soul.
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Another Scripture that proves this Truth, and the last that I shall name, is 2 Cor. 5.8. We are confident, I say, and willing, rather to be absent from the Body, and to be present with the Lord.
another Scripture that Proves this Truth, and the last that I shall name, is 2 Cor. 5.8. We Are confident, I say, and willing, rather to be absent from the Body, and to be present with the Lord.
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This is so plain a Text for the proof of this Truth, that if we had no other Scripture to prove it by, even this alone were sufficient:
This is so plain a Text for the proof of this Truth, that if we had no other Scripture to prove it by, even this alone were sufficient:
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For we know (saith the Apostle) that whilst we are at home in the Body, we are absent from the Lord, ver. 6. But are will, rather to be absent from the Body,
For we know (Says the Apostle) that while we Are At home in the Body, we Are absent from the Lord, ver. 6. But Are will, rather to be absent from the Body,
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and to be present with the Lord, ver. 8. So that as soon as the Souls of the Faithful are separated from the Body, they are taken immediately into the Presence of the Lord;and to be present with the Lord, ver. 8. So that as soon as the Souls of the Faithful Are separated from the Body, they Are taken immediately into the Presence of the Lord;
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in whose Presence there is Fulness of Joy, and at whose Right-hand there are Pleasures for evermore. in whose Presence there is Fullness of Joy, and At whose Right-hand there Are Pleasures for evermore.
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And thus I have sufficiently prov'd, that the Souls of the Faithful at Death, do immediately pass into Heaven,
And thus I have sufficiently proved, that the Souls of the Faithful At Death, do immediately pass into Heaven,
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and their Bodies lie asleep in their Graves, as in Beds of Rest. Now,
and their Bodies lie asleep in their Graves, as in Beds of Rest. Now,
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2. At the general Resurrection, when Christ shall come to Judgment, the Bodies of the Saints shall be raised in Glory,
2. At the general Resurrection, when christ shall come to Judgement, the Bodies of the Saints shall be raised in Glory,
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and re-united unto their Souls, even these very self same Bodies which now we have. 1 Thess. 4.16.
and Reunited unto their Souls, even these very self same Bodies which now we have. 1 Thess 4.16.
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For the Lord himself shall descend from Heaven with a Shout, with the Voice of the Archangel, For the Lord himself shall descend from Heaven with a Shout, with the Voice of the Archangel,
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and with the Trump of God, and the Dead in Christ shall rise first. and with the Trump of God, and the Dead in christ shall rise First.
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So Joh. 5.28, 29. Marvel not at this, (saith Christ) for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the Graves, shall hear his Voice, and shall come forth;
So John 5.28, 29. Marvel not At this, (Says christ) for the hour is coming, in the which all that Are in the Graves, shall hear his Voice, and shall come forth;
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they that have done good, unto the Resurrection of Life, and they that have done evil, unto the Resurrection of Damnation. they that have done good, unto the Resurrection of Life, and they that have done evil, unto the Resurrection of Damnation.
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This will be a joyful Day to every believing Soul, but a Day of Terror and Amazement to the Wicked;
This will be a joyful Day to every believing Soul, but a Day of Terror and Amazement to the Wicked;
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When the Lord Jesus Christ shall be thus revealed from Heaven, with his mighty Angels, in flaming Fire, taking Vongeance on then that know not God, When the Lord jesus christ shall be thus revealed from Heaven, with his mighty Angels, in flaming Fire, taking Vongeance on then that know not God,
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and that obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ;
and that obey not the Gospel of our Lord jesus christ;
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who shall be punished with everlasting Destruction, from the Presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power:
who shall be punished with everlasting Destruction, from the Presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power:
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When he shall come to be glorified in his Saints, and to be admired in all them that believe, 2 Thess. 1.7, — 10. The Thoughts of this most Blessed Day (which Job foresaw by Faith) did much refresh his Soul, under his heavy Afflictions.When he shall come to be glorified in his Saints, and to be admired in all them that believe, 2 Thess 1.7, — 10. The Thoughts of this most Blessed Day (which Job foresaw by Faith) did much refresh his Soul, under his heavy Afflictions.
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Job 19.25, 26, 27. I know (saith he) that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter Day upon the Earth:
Job 19.25, 26, 27. I know (Says he) that my Redeemer lives, and that he shall stand At the latter Day upon the Earth:
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And though after my Skin Worms destroy this Body, yet in my Flesh shall I see God;
And though After my Skin Worms destroy this Body, yet in my Flesh shall I see God;
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whom I shall see for my self, and mine Eyes shall behold, and not another, though my Reins be consumed within me.
whom I shall see for my self, and mine Eyes shall behold, and not Another, though my Reins be consumed within me.
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Job was well assured, that the self-same Body which had suffered so much in the World,Job was well assured, that the selfsame Body which had suffered so much in the World,
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and which should not in the Earth, and be eaten with Worms, should be raised again at the last Day.
and which should not in the Earth, and be eaten with Worms, should be raised again At the last Day.
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Yet this we must know, that tho the same Body shall be raised again, yet a very great Change shall pass upon it. 1 Cor. 15.42, — 44. It is sown in Corruption, it is raised in Incorruption;
Yet this we must know, that though the same Body shall be raised again, yet a very great Change shall pass upon it. 1 Cor. 15.42, — 44. It is sown in Corruption, it is raised in Incorruption;
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it is sown in Dishonour, it is raised in Glory: it is sown in Weakness, it is raised in Power:
it is sown in Dishonour, it is raised in Glory: it is sown in Weakness, it is raised in Power:
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It is sown a natural Body, it is raised a spiritual Body. It is sown a natural Body, it is raised a spiritual Body.
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So Phil. 3.20, 21. Our Conversation is in Heaven, (saith the Apostle there) from whence also we look for the Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ;
So Philip 3.20, 21. Our Conversation is in Heaven, (Says the Apostle there) from whence also we look for the Saviour the Lord jesus christ;
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who shall change our vile Body, that it may be fashioned like unto his Glorious Body, according to the Working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. O blessed Change indeed!who shall change our vile Body, that it may be fashioned like unto his Glorious Body, according to the Working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. Oh blessed Change indeed!
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They shall be fashioned like unto his glorious Body!
They shall be fashioned like unto his glorious Body!
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Now the Bodies of the Saints are vile, but then they shall be glorious. For Christ's Body now glorified in Heaven, is surely a glorious Body indeed : Now the Bodies of the Saints Are vile, but then they shall be glorious. For Christ's Body now glorified in Heaven, is surely a glorious Body indeed:
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And the Bodies of the Saints shall be like his.
And the Bodies of the Saints shall be like his.
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O how joyfully will the Soul reunite with the Body, when this glorious Change is passed upon it!
Oh how joyfully will the Soul reunite with the Body, when this glorious Change is passed upon it!
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And what a blessed Union will this be, nevermore to be broken! O then will the Saints be in a Capacity of enjoying the highest Felicity.
And what a blessed union will this be, nevermore to be broken! O then will the Saints be in a Capacity of enjoying the highest Felicity.
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3. Their Bodies and Souls thus re-united, shall be received into Mansions of Bliss and Glory, where they shall for ever be with the Lord,
3. Their Bodies and Souls thus Reunited, shall be received into Mansions of Bliss and Glory, where they shall for ever be with the Lord,
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and be perfectly happy to all Eternity.
and be perfectly happy to all Eternity.
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And O how should the Thoughts of this chear our Hearts, and fortify us under all our Trials.
And Oh how should the Thoughts of this cheer our Hearts, and fortify us under all our Trials.
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Let not your Hearts be troubled, (saith Christ) ye believe in God, believe also in me. Let not your Hearts be troubled, (Says christ) you believe in God, believe also in me.
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In my Father's House are many Mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you;
In my Father's House Are many Mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you;
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I go to prepare a Place for you:
I go to prepare a Place for you:
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And if I go and prepare a Place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto my self, that where I am, there ye may be also. O comfortable Words indeed!And if I go and prepare a Place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto my self, that where I am, there you may be also. Oh comfortable Words indeed!
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Yea, and Christ has left them for our Comfort:
Yea, and christ has left them for our Comfort:
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Wherefore comfort one another with these Words, (saith the Apostle.) With what words? Why that Jesus Christ will come in the Clouds, and meet Believers in the Air, and they shall for ever be with the Lord. Wherefore Comfort one Another with these Words, (Says the Apostle.) With what words? Why that jesus christ will come in the Clouds, and meet Believers in the Air, and they shall for ever be with the Lord.
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O blessed and glorious Day, when Christ shall pronounce that blessed Sentence to such as have been his faithful Followers!
Oh blessed and glorious Day, when christ shall pronounce that blessed Sentence to such as have been his faithful Followers!
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Come ye Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World. Come you Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World.
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The Members of Christ are now look'd upon by the World, as a Company of Hypocrites and vile Miscreants,
The Members of christ Are now looked upon by the World, as a Company of Hypocrites and vile Miscreants,
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even such as are unfit to live in a Common-wealth; but Christ pronounceth them Blessed. The World saith, Away with such Fellows from the Earth,
even such as Are unfit to live in a Commonwealth; but christ pronounceth them Blessed. The World Says, Away with such Fellows from the Earth,
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for it is not fit that they should live; but Christ saith, Come ye Blessed. And Christ calls them the Blessed of his Father; for it is not fit that they should live; but christ Says, Come you Blessed. And christ calls them the Blessed of his Father;
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shewing thereby the Orignal Cause and Fountain of all our Happiness. The beginning of our Salvation was from an higher Cause than our own Holiness; yea, than Christ's Merit;
showing thereby the Original Cause and Fountain of all our Happiness. The beginning of our Salvation was from an higher Cause than our own Holiness; yea, than Christ's Merit;
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even from the free Grace and Favour of God the Father, He is the principal efficient Cause of the Saints Blessedness.
even from the free Grace and Favour of God the Father, He is the principal efficient Cause of the Saints Blessedness.
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Christ as Mediator, is but the way to the Father, ( Joh. 14.6.) It is the Father that appointed Christ,
christ as Mediator, is but the Way to the Father, (John 14.6.) It is the Father that appointed christ,
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and gave him to Sinners, ( Joh. 3.16.) And in time brings them to close with him, ( Joh. 6.44.) It is the Father that prepared this Kingdom for them before the Foundation of the World.
and gave him to Sinners, (John 3.16.) And in time brings them to close with him, (John 6.44.) It is the Father that prepared this Kingdom for them before the Foundation of the World.
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They are not less beloved and blessed by the Father, than by the Son who redeemed them;
They Are not less Beloved and blessed by the Father, than by the Son who redeemed them;
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but whosoever is dear unto the Son, is dear also unto the Father.
but whosoever is dear unto the Son, is dear also unto the Father.
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O what Soul-enravishing Joys will the Saints be filled with, when Christ shall pronounce this blessed Sentence, Come ye Blessed of my Father!
Oh what Soul-enravishing Joys will the Saints be filled with, when christ shall pronounce this blessed Sentence, Come you Blessed of my Father!
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To the Wicked he will say, Depart, but to the Saints, Come: as the Quintessence of all Misery lieth in the one,
To the Wicked he will say, Depart, but to the Saints, Come: as the Quintessence of all Misery lies in the one,
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so the Consummation of all Blessedness lieth in the other. We see here, what the Sentence will be at the Grat Day;
so the Consummation of all Blessedness lies in the other. We see Here, what the Sentence will be At the Great Day;
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the reason of this Sentence followeth; For, I was an hungred, and ye gave me Meat;
the reason of this Sentence follows; For, I was an hungered, and you gave me Meat;
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I was thirsty, and ye gave me Drink; I was a Stranger, and ye took me in; Naked, and ye clothed me;
I was thirsty, and you gave me Drink; I was a Stranger, and you took me in; Naked, and you clothed me;
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I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in Prison, and ye came unto me; I was sick, and you visited me; I was in Prison, and you Come unto me;
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(Mat. 25.35, 36.) These good Works are mentioned by Christ, and given as a Reason of the Sentence, (not as if Heaven was merited by them,
(Mathew 25.35, 36.) These good Works Are mentioned by christ, and given as a Reason of the Sentence, (not as if Heaven was merited by them,
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but) as the undoubted Evidences and Fruits of a true and saving Faith.
but) as the undoubted Evidences and Fruits of a true and Saving Faith.
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And that a true Faith is implied in the Works here mentioned, is very clear and evident;
And that a true Faith is implied in the Works Here mentioned, is very clear and evident;
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1. From the Expression it self, For I was an hungred, and ye gave me Meat, (saith Christ;) 'twas Christ they respected in his Members.
1. From the Expression it self, For I was an hungered, and you gave me Meat, (Says christ;) 'twas christ they respected in his Members.
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Now it requireth Faith to see Christ in a poor needy Person, or Prisoner; to love Christ in them above our worldly Goods;
Now it requires Faith to see christ in a poor needy Person, or Prisoner; to love christ in them above our worldly Goods;
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and to part with our Wealth for their Relief, because they belong to Christ. This is a great Piece of Self-denial, and doubbless the Fruit of a saving Faith;
and to part with our Wealth for their Relief, Because they belong to christ. This is a great Piece of Self-denial, and doubbless the Fruit of a Saving Faith;
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for 'tis not meerly the relieving the Poor, but the doing of it, as in, and to Christ.
for it's not merely the relieving the Poor, but the doing of it, as in, and to christ.
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2. Faith and good Works are very nearly linked together; for Faith is not sound and saving, unless it produce these good Works;
2. Faith and good Works Are very nearly linked together; for Faith is not found and Saving, unless it produce these good Works;
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and these Works are not acceptable, unless they proceed from Faith, and are done in Faith, ( Heb. 11.6. 1 Tim. 1.5.)
and these Works Are not acceptable, unless they proceed from Faith, and Are done in Faith, (Hebrew 11.6. 1 Tim. 1.5.)
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Where there is true Faith, there will also be good Works, as the genuine Effects and Fruits of it;
Where there is true Faith, there will also be good Works, as the genuine Effects and Fruits of it;
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yet certain it is, that the best of those Works do no ways deserve Heaven, ( Luk. 17.10. Ephes. 2.8, 9.) And the Saints will be so far from pleading their Works, in a way of Desert or Merit, that they will rather altogether disown them;
yet certain it is, that the best of those Works doe no ways deserve Heaven, (Luk. 17.10. Ephesians 2.8, 9.) And the Saints will be so Far from pleading their Works, in a Way of Desert or Merit, that they will rather altogether disown them;
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being sensible of their many and great Imperfections, and how far short they came of their Duty.
being sensible of their many and great Imperfections, and how Far short they Come of their Duty.
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Then shall the Righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee; Then shall the Righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee;
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or thirsty, and gave thee Drink? When saw we thee a Stranger, and took thee in;
or thirsty, and gave thee Drink? When saw we thee a Stranger, and took thee in;
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or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in Prison, and came unto thee? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in Prison, and Come unto thee?
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And the King shall answer, and say unto them, Verily, I say unto you, in as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my Brethren, ye have done it unto me. And the King shall answer, and say unto them, Verily, I say unto you, in as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these my Brothers, you have done it unto me.
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By the way, we may observe these three or four Particulars;
By the Way, we may observe these three or four Particulars;
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1. The wonderful Love and Humility of the Lord Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, in owning the poorest, and least of his Members for his Brethren.
1. The wondered Love and Humility of the Lord jesus christ, the King of Glory, in owning the Poorest, and lest of his Members for his Brothers.
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— In as much as ye have done it (saith he) unto one of the least of these my Brethren, ye have done it unto me. O wonderful condescending Love!
— In as much as you have done it (Says he) unto one of the least of these my Brothers, you have done it unto me. Oh wondered condescending Love!
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that the great God should take such poor Worms as we, into so near a Relation unto himself.
that the great God should take such poor Worms as we, into so near a Relation unto himself.
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2. Observe, that Christ takes that which is done to his Members, as done to himself:
2. Observe, that christ Takes that which is done to his Members, as done to himself:
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I was an hugred (saith he) and ye gave me Meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me Drink; I was an hugred (Says he) and you gave me Meat; I was thirsty, and you gave me Drink;
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I was a Stranger, and ye took me in; Naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye visited me;
I was a Stranger, and you took me in; Naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you visited me;
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I was in Prison, and ye came unto me: I was in Prison, and you Come unto me:
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— For in as much as ye have done it to one of the least of these my Brethren, ye have done it unto me.
— For in as much as you have done it to one of the least of these my Brothers, you have done it unto me.
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So that we see, whatever Favours are shewed to Christ's poor Members, whatever Acts of Mercy and Charity are exercis'd towards them;
So that we see, whatever Favours Are showed to Christ's poor Members, whatever Acts of Mercy and Charity Are exercised towards them;
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Christ takes all as done to himself. And on the other hand, whatsoever is done against the Members of Christ, whatsoever Unmercifulness,
christ Takes all as done to himself. And on the other hand, whatsoever is done against the Members of christ, whatsoever Unmercifulness,
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or Acts of Cruelty are exercis'd towards them, Christ takes it all as done against himself. When ever they are slighted and neglected, he looks upon himself as concerned therein.
or Acts of Cruelty Are exercised towards them, christ Takes it all as done against himself. When ever they Are slighted and neglected, he looks upon himself as concerned therein.
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I was an hungred, (will he say) and ye gave me no Meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no Drink; I was an hungered, (will he say) and you gave me no Meat; I was thirsty, and you gave me not Drink;
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I was a Stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; I was a Stranger, and you took me not in; naked, and you clothed me not;
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sick, and in Prison, and ye visited me not. sick, and in Prison, and you visited me not.
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— For in as much as ye did it not to one of the least of these my poor Members, ye did it not to me.
— For in as much as you did it not to one of the least of these my poor Members, you did it not to me.
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So Act. 9.4, 5. Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? (saith Christ);
So Act. 9.4, 5. Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? (Says christ);
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And Saul said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord answered him, and said, I am Jesus, whom thou persecutest.
And Saul said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord answered him, and said, I am jesus, whom thou Persecutest.
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Why, the Lord Jesus was in Heaven, quite above Saul 's reach;Why, the Lord jesus was in Heaven, quite above Saul is reach;
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How the could Saul persecute him? It was in his Members. For Saul had been persecuting the poor Members of Christ,How the could Saul persecute him? It was in his Members. For Saul had been persecuting the poor Members of christ,
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and was now going to Damascus on the same Design;
and was now going to Damascus on the same Design;
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and Christ took all those Acts of Cruelty which were exercised towards his Members, as if they had been done to his own Person.
and christ took all those Acts of Cruelty which were exercised towards his Members, as if they had been done to his own Person.
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Thus also saith the Prophet to the People of the Lord, Zech. 2.8. — He that toucheth you, toucheth the Apple of my Eye.
Thus also Says the Prophet to the People of the Lord, Zechariah 2.8. — He that touches you, touches the Apple of my Eye.
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This speaks Comfort to the Members of Christ, who are hated, and persecuted for Righteousness sake;
This speaks Comfort to the Members of christ, who Are hated, and persecuted for Righteousness sake;
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but sure it speaks Terrour to their Enemies.
but sure it speaks Terror to their Enemies.
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For the Day is coming when the Lord will vindicate his own Cause, and will call all such to a Reckoning. For the Day is coming when the Lord will vindicate his own Cause, and will call all such to a Reckoning.
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And then they will assuredly find it hard, to have kick'd against the Pricks, Act. 9.5. 3. We may further observe, how very acceptable unto the Lord the Works of Mercy and Charity are.
And then they will assuredly find it hard, to have Kicked against the Pricks, Act. 9.5. 3. We may further observe, how very acceptable unto the Lord the Works of Mercy and Charity Are.
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These are the only Works which are mentioned in the Description of the Last Judgment.
These Are the only Works which Are mentioned in the Description of the Last Judgement.
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The Lord takes delight in nothing more than he doth in shewing of Mercy; no wonder then, that Acts of Mercy are so very acceptable unto him. Jam. 1.27.
The Lord Takes delight in nothing more than he does in showing of Mercy; no wonder then, that Acts of Mercy Are so very acceptable unto him. Jam. 1.27.
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Pure Religion and undefiled before God and the Father, is this, to visit the Fatherless and Widows in their Afflictions, Pure Religion and undefiled before God and the Father, is this, to visit the Fatherless and Widows in their Afflictions,
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and to keep himself unspotted from the World. and to keep himself unspotted from the World.
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And on the other hand, as God is well pleased with Acts of Mercy; so he's greatly provok'd with Ʋnmercifulness, and Acts of Cruelty. As he will say to the Righteous and Merciful, Come, ye Blessed; So he will say to the Wicked and Unmerciful, Depart, ye Cursed. He shall have Judgment without Mercy, that hath shewed no Mercy, Jam. 2.13. 4. Observe the different Tempers of the Righteous and Wicked in Judgment.
And on the other hand, as God is well pleased with Acts of Mercy; so he's greatly provoked with Ʋnmercifulness, and Acts of Cruelty. As he will say to the Righteous and Merciful, Come, you Blessed; So he will say to the Wicked and Unmerciful, Depart, you Cursed. He shall have Judgement without Mercy, that hath showed no Mercy, Jam. 2.13. 4. Observe the different Tempers of the Righteous and Wicked in Judgement.
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The Righteous who have done many good Works, will be asham'd to hear any of them mentioned by Christ,
The Righteous who have done many good Works, will be ashamed to hear any of them mentioned by christ,
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so sensible are they of their great Imperfections:
so sensible Are they of their great Imperfections:
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Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? &c. (will they say.) But the Wicked who have done little or no good at all, will be ready to excuse and justify themselves;Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee? etc. (will they say.) But the Wicked who have done little or no good At all, will be ready to excuse and justify themselves;
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saying, When saw we thee an hungred, or a thirst, or a stranger, or naked,
saying, When saw we thee an hungered, or a thirst, or a stranger, or naked,
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or sick, or in Prison, and did not minister unto thee? But their vain Excuses will do them no good;or sick, or in Prison, and did not minister unto thee? But their vain Excuses will do them no good;
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For these shall go into everlasting Punishment; but the Righteous unto Life Eternal. And now I come to the Second Thing propounded; For these shall go into everlasting Punishment; but the Righteous unto Life Eternal. And now I come to the Second Thing propounded;
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which is to shew you (as the Lord shall enable me) wherein the Happiness of Believers (in the other World) will chiefly consist. which is to show you (as the Lord shall enable me) wherein the Happiness of Believers (in the other World) will chiefly consist.
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And I humbly conceive, it will chiefly consist in these two Particulars following. 1. In a perfect freedom from all that is really Evil. 2. In the full enjoyment of all that is truly Good.
And I humbly conceive, it will chiefly consist in these two Particulars following. 1. In a perfect freedom from all that is really Evil. 2. In the full enjoyment of all that is truly Good.
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There is no Tongue indeed can possibly express the greatness of the Saints Happiness.
There is no Tongue indeed can possibly express the greatness of the Saints Happiness.
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Yet so much may we conceive thereof, by seriously considering these two Particulars, as might fill our Souls with breathing Desires after the Enjoyment of it;
Yet so much may we conceive thereof, by seriously considering these two Particulars, as might fill our Souls with breathing Desires After the Enjoyment of it;
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and with admiration of God's wonderful Love, in providing such an Happiness for us. Quest. What then are those Evils that Believers shall be freed from at Death?
and with admiration of God's wondered Love, in providing such an Happiness for us. Quest. What then Are those Evils that Believers shall be freed from At Death?
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Why, 1. They'l be freed from all their Sins, Infirmities, Weaknesses, and Imperfections. And O what an Happiness will this be, to be perfectly freed from Sin!
Why, 1. They'll be freed from all their Sins, Infirmities, Weaknesses, and Imperfections. And O what an Happiness will this be, to be perfectly freed from since!
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You that groan under the burden of Sin, can set your Seal to this Truth, that a perfect Freedom from all our Corruptions will make us happy indeed.
You that groan under the burden of since, can Set your Seal to this Truth, that a perfect Freedom from all our Corruptions will make us happy indeed.
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Chear up then, believing Soul, whose Infirmities and Weaknesses are thy greatest Burden; for a time of Refreshment will shortly come.Cheer up then, believing Soul, whose Infirmities and Weaknesses Are thy greatest Burden; for a time of Refreshment will shortly come.
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Yet a little while, and thou shalt sin no more, nor sorrow any more. Thou art now troubled for thy Unbelief, thy hardness of Heart, and deadness of Spirit;
Yet a little while, and thou shalt sin no more, nor sorrow any more. Thou art now troubled for thy Unbelief, thy hardness of Heart, and deadness of Spirit;
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and that thy Affections are so flat and low, thy Corruptions so strong, and thy Failings so many;
and that thy Affections Are so flat and low, thy Corruptions so strong, and thy Failings so many;
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and that thou walk'st on so heavily in the Ways of God, and canst not do the good thou wouldst:
and that thou walkest on so heavily in the Ways of God, and Canst not do the good thou Wouldst:
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but Death will knock off all these Fetters, and set thee free within a while.
but Death will knock off all these Fetters, and Set thee free within a while.
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O that I might never sin more against my good and gracious God! (says a poor gracious Soul.) Why, I tell thee, poor Soul, (and take it for thy comfort) that it is but a little while, Oh that I might never sin more against my good and gracious God! (Says a poor gracious Soul.) Why, I tell thee, poor Soul, (and take it for thy Comfort) that it is but a little while,
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and thou shalt sin no more, nor sorrow any more, nor dishonour thy gracious God any more; and thou shalt sin no more, nor sorrow any more, nor dishonour thy gracious God any more;
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which is now the chief cause of thy greatest Sorrow.
which is now the chief cause of thy greatest Sorrow.
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There is no Comfort ariseth from hence, to such as are in Love and in League with Sin:There is no Comfort arises from hence, to such as Are in Love and in League with since:
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but to those whose Sin is their great Grief and Burden, it affordeth matter of very great Comfort. but to those whose since is their great Grief and Burden, it affords matter of very great Comfort.
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2. Believers shall likewise be freed from all their Temptations and Enemies. Now they are troubled on every side, and molested with many Temptations;
2. Believers shall likewise be freed from all their Temptations and Enemies. Now they Are troubled on every side, and molested with many Temptations;
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but Death (within a while) will set them free. For if the time will come,but Death (within a while) will Set them free. For if the time will come,
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when God's People here on Earth shall obtain Freedom from their Enemies in a very great measure,
when God's People Here on Earth shall obtain Freedom from their Enemies in a very great measure,
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how much more when they come to Heaven? (See Isa. 11.9. and chap. 65.17, — 25. Rev. 20.1, 2, 3.) Chear up, then Believing Soul, who art here surrounded with many Temptations;
how much more when they come to Heaven? (See Isaiah 11.9. and chap. 65.17, — 25. Rev. 20.1, 2, 3.) Cheer up, then Believing Soul, who art Here surrounded with many Temptations;
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for there is no Tempter in Heaven, either to entice thee to Sin, or to trouble and molest thee:
for there is no Tempter in Heaven, either to entice thee to since, or to trouble and molest thee:
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there are no Snares there to entangle thee; no Enemy there, that shall in any-wise hurt thee. there Are no Snares there to entangle thee; no Enemy there, that shall in anywise hurt thee.
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No, no, thou'lt have none but Friends in Heaven, and the best of Friends.
No, no, Thou'lt have none but Friends in Heaven, and the best of Friends.
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There Triumph over Sin is won, The Devil and Death defac'd, The Kingdom of the Just begun, And there in Glory plac'd.
There Triumph over since is wone, The devil and Death defaced, The Kingdom of the Just begun, And there in Glory placed.
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There Tyrants nothing have to do, Nor Rack, nor Rope is known: Tormentors all, and Satan too, Are fully overthrown.
There Tyrants nothing have to do, Nor Rack, nor Rope is known: Tormentors all, and Satan too, are Fully overthrown.
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As one thus expresseth it in Metre. As one thus Expresses it in Metre.
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3. Believers shall be perfectly freed from all their Sicknesses, Pains and Sorrows. Rev. 7.16, 17. They shall hunger no more,
3. Believers shall be perfectly freed from all their Sicknesses, Pains and Sorrows. Rev. 7.16, 17. They shall hunger no more,
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neither thirst any more, neither shall the Sun light on them, nor any heat.
neither thirst any more, neither shall the Sun Light on them, nor any heat.
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For the Lamb which is in the midst of the Throne, shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living Fountains of Water:
For the Lamb which is in the midst of the Throne, shall feed them, and shall led them unto living Fountains of Water:
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and God shall wipe away all Tears from their Eyes. So chap. 14.13. Blessed are the Dead that die in the Lord, from henceforth:
and God shall wipe away all Tears from their Eyes. So chap. 14.13. Blessed Are the Dead that die in the Lord, from henceforth:
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Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours. And again, chap. 21.4. God shall wipe away all Tears from their Eyes;
Yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labours. And again, chap. 21.4. God shall wipe away all Tears from their Eyes;
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and there shall be no more Death, neither Sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:
and there shall be no more Death, neither Sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:
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for the former things are passed away. for the former things Are passed away.
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O how sweet is Health, after a long pining Sickness! How sweet is Ease, after racking Pains! How sweet is Peace, after great Troubles! And how sweet is Rest, after hard Labours! Why, in Heaven there will be perfect Health, and perfect Ease, and perfect Peace, and Rest, and Happiness, and that for evermore.
Oh how sweet is Health, After a long pining Sickness! How sweet is Ease, After racking Pains! How sweet is Peace, After great Troubles! And how sweet is Rest, After hard Labours! Why, in Heaven there will be perfect Health, and perfect Ease, and perfect Peace, and Rest, and Happiness, and that for evermore.
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Chear up then, Believing Soul, who art here exercised with pining Sickness, or with racking Pains;Cheer up then, Believing Soul, who art Here exercised with pining Sickness, or with racking Pains;
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whose Sufferings and Sorrows are many, and great: for yet a little while, and all Tears shall be wip'd from thine Eyes; whose Sufferings and Sorrows Are many, and great: for yet a little while, and all Tears shall be wiped from thine Eyes;
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and thou shalt be sick no more, nor in pain any more; but shalt shortly take an eternal Farewel of all thy Sufferings, Pains and Sorrows.
and thou shalt be sick no more, nor in pain any more; but shalt shortly take an Eternal Farewell of all thy Sufferings, Pains and Sorrows.
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4. Believers shall be freed from Hell, and from all Fears of Damnation. Joh. 5.24.
4. Believers shall be freed from Hell, and from all Fears of Damnation. John 5.24.
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Verily, verily I say unto you, he that heareth my Words, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting Life, and shall not come into Condemnation, Verily, verily I say unto you, he that hears my Words, and Believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting Life, and shall not come into Condemnation,
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but is passed from Death unto Life. So Rom. 8.1.but is passed from Death unto Life. So Rom. 8.1.
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There is no Condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the Flesh, but after the Spirit. There is no Condemnation to them which Are in christ jesus, who walk not After the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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O what would the Damned in Hell give, to purchase such a Freedom!
Oh what would the Damned in Hell give, to purchase such a Freedom!
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What shall it profit a Man (saith Christ) if he shall gain the whole World, What shall it profit a Man (Says christ) if he shall gain the Whole World,
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and lose his own Soul? or what shall a Man give in exchange for his Soul? Why, no doubt but the Damned in Hell would give ten thousand Worlds (if they had them) to have their Souls freed from that State of Misery.and loose his own Soul? or what shall a Man give in exchange for his Soul? Why, no doubt but the Damned in Hell would give ten thousand World's (if they had them) to have their Souls freed from that State of Misery.
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But alas, it must not be, if they had Millions of Worlds to give for it.
But alas, it must not be, if they had Millions of World's to give for it.
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O dreadful will be the condition of those that must be eternally separated from God, and lie under his heavy Wrath for ever!
O dreadful will be the condition of those that must be eternally separated from God, and lie under his heavy Wrath for ever!
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Who knows the Power of thy Wrath? (saith the Psalmist, Psal. 90.11.) There is none can express it; no,Who knows the Power of thy Wrath? (Says the Psalmist, Psalm 90.11.) There is none can express it; no,
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nor any conceive it, but the Damned in Hell that lie under it.
nor any conceive it, but the Damned in Hell that lie under it.
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Do those then know what they do, who are running headlong to that State of Misery? And that cannot endure to be controul'd,
Do those then know what they do, who Are running headlong to that State of Misery? And that cannot endure to be controlled,
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or stop'd in their Course thither? O what Pains do many take to undo themselves!
or stopped in their Course thither? O what Pains do many take to undo themselves!
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And what haste do they make to their own Perdition? As if they could not be in Hell too soon:
And what haste do they make to their own Perdition? As if they could not be in Hell too soon:
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or else do imagine it to be but a Fancy.
or Else do imagine it to be but a Fancy.
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How many are there in these our Days, that can dare the Great God to damn them? As if they would have the World to know, that they have Courage enough to be Damned. O dreadful!
How many Are there in these our Days, that can Dare the Great God to damn them? As if they would have the World to know, that they have Courage enough to be Damned. O dreadful!
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what do these Persons think? Their Damnation sure will come soon enough, without their so often calling for it.
what do these Persons think? Their Damnation sure will come soon enough, without their so often calling for it.
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And O it will be very sad indeed, to lie in a Lake of Fire and Brimstone!
And Oh it will be very sad indeed, to lie in a Lake of Fire and Brimstone!
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where the Worm dieth not, and the Fire shall never be quenched! where the Worm Dieth not, and the Fire shall never be quenched!
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And where will be nothing but howling, and yelling, weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of Teeth! No Heart can conceive what Horrour and Anguish will seize the Souls of the Damned in Hell,
And where will be nothing but howling, and yelling, weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of Teeth! No Heart can conceive what Horror and Anguish will seize the Souls of the Damned in Hell,
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and even fill them with Rage, and everlasting Desparation.
and even fill them with Rage, and everlasting Desperation.
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Oh! how will they roar, and tear themselves, both from the Sense of their Loss and Pain?
Oh! how will they roar, and tear themselves, both from the Sense of their Loss and Pain?
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Surely, then to escape Hell deserves our uttermost Care and Diligence.
Surely, then to escape Hell deserves our uttermost Care and Diligence.
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No Labours should be thought too much, no Pains accounted too great, for the obtaining Freedom from such Miseries.
No Labours should be Thought too much, no Pains accounted too great, for the obtaining Freedom from such Misery's.
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O happy Souls most sure are they, whom the Lord shall save from the Wrath to come. Yea, these are the Persons that are happy indeed.
Oh happy Souls most sure Are they, whom the Lord shall save from the Wrath to come. Yea, these Are the Persons that Are happy indeed.
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And who are they? Why, all that truly believe in Christ, and that overcome in the Spiritual Warfare.And who Are they? Why, all that truly believe in christ, and that overcome in the Spiritual Warfare.
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Chear up then, Believing Soul, whom the Lord will free from Hell and Damnation, for thou art the Person that hast cause to be chearful. Cheer up then, Believing Soul, whom the Lord will free from Hell and Damnation, for thou art the Person that hast cause to be cheerful.
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Now it may be, thou art full of Fears, lest Hell should be thine eternal Portion; Now it may be, thou art full of Fears, lest Hell should be thine Eternal Portion;
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but Death (within a while) will put all out of doubt, and free thee from all thy Fears of Damnation. but Death (within a while) will put all out of doubt, and free thee from all thy Fears of Damnation.
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John 10.27, — 29. My Sheep hear my Voice, (saith Christ) and I know them, and they follow me:
John 10.27, — 29. My Sheep hear my Voice, (Says christ) and I know them, and they follow me:
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And I give unto them eternal Life, and they shall never perish; neither shall any Man pluck them out of my Hand.
And I give unto them Eternal Life, and they shall never perish; neither shall any Man pluck them out of my Hand.
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My Father which gave them me, is greater than all; and none can pluck them out of my Father's Hand. My Father which gave them me, is greater than all; and none can pluck them out of my Father's Hand.
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Well then, every believing Soul is safe, (though now it may be they have many Doubts) for the Lord will make good his Promifes to them,
Well then, every believing Soul is safe, (though now it may be they have many Doubts) for the Lord will make good his Promises to them,
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and will set them far above the reach of Danger.
and will Set them Far above the reach of Danger.
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5. At the general Resurrection, when Christ cometh to Judgment, the Bodies of the Faithful shall be freed from Corruption,
5. At the general Resurrection, when christ comes to Judgement, the Bodies of the Faithful shall be freed from Corruption,
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and be raised again most Glorious Bodies. For this Corruptible must put on Incorruption, and this Mortal must put on Immortality.
and be raised again most Glorious Bodies. For this Corruptible must put on Incorruption, and this Mortal must put on Immortality.
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And Christ shall change our vile Body, that it may be fashioned like unto his Glorious Body.
And christ shall change our vile Body, that it may be fashioned like unto his Glorious Body.
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And then will it be fitted for the nearest Union, with a pure, immortal, and glorify'd Soul. And the Body and Soul thus reunited, will be capable of enjoying the highest Good.
And then will it be fitted for the nearest union, with a pure, immortal, and glorified Soul. And the Body and Soul thus Reunited, will be capable of enjoying the highest Good.
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Which is the next thing in order to be enquired into, under this Second General Head.
Which is the next thing in order to be inquired into, under this Second General Head.
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Quest. 2. What then is that Good, or that Blessedness, which Believers shall enjoy in Heaven? Why,
Quest. 2. What then is that Good, or that Blessedness, which Believers shall enjoy in Heaven? Why,
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1. Their Graces shall there be perfected, and the Image of God restored in them. They have here but some small Resemblances thereof;
1. Their Graces shall there be perfected, and the Image of God restored in them. They have Here but Some small Resemblances thereof;
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but in Heaven they'l be thorowly renewed to it. Their Holiness, Knowledg, and Love to God, will there be perfect and compleat.
but in Heaven They'll be thoroughly renewed to it. Their Holiness, Knowledge, and Love to God, will there be perfect and complete.
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Their Graces (alas) are now but weak; but then they shall be strong. Here they enjoy but a small Measure;
Their Graces (alas) Are now but weak; but then they shall be strong. Here they enjoy but a small Measure;
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but there they shall enjoy a Fulness.
but there they shall enjoy a Fullness.
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They now greatly long, and breath after Holiness, and after the Knowledg and Love of God;
They now greatly long, and breath After Holiness, and After the Knowledge and Love of God;
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and there they shall have their Desires fulfilled. Chear up then, Believing, Soul, who dost now much bewail thy great Imperfections;
and there they shall have their Desires fulfilled. Cheer up then, Believing, Soul, who dost now much bewail thy great Imperfections;
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and art often (with Sighs and Groans) breathing forth such longing Desires as these; and art often (with Sighs and Groans) breathing forth such longing Desires as these;
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O that I was more Holy, and more truly Gracious! that I knew God better, and could love him more!
Oh that I was more Holy, and more truly Gracious! that I knew God better, and could love him more!
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O that I could attain to a State of Perfection! Oh that I could attain to a State of Perfection!
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How happy then should I be? Why, the Time is drawing on a-pace, when thou shalt be Holy, as God is Holy;
How happy then should I be? Why, the Time is drawing on apace, when thou shalt be Holy, as God is Holy;
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and Know, as thou art Known; and Love, as thou art Beloved of Him. O Blessed Condition indeed!and Know, as thou art Known; and Love, as thou art beloved of Him. Oh Blessed Condition indeed!
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With what raised Affections will the Faithful serve God, when once they arrive to this State of Perfection? How will they contemplate his incomparable Excellencies? And how joyfully then will they sing forth his Praises? They'l never cease to love,
With what raised Affections will the Faithful serve God, when once they arrive to this State of Perfection? How will they contemplate his incomparable Excellencies? And how joyfully then will they sing forth his Praises? They'll never cease to love,
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and admire, and therefore never cease to praise their God. Their Hearts will be there eternally enflamed, and their Mouths eternally opened to glorify him.
and admire, and Therefore never cease to praise their God. Their Hearts will be there eternally inflamed, and their Mouths eternally opened to Glorify him.
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But with the highest Veneration they'l adore his Goodness, and sing aloud of his Mercy.
But with the highest Veneration They'll adore his goodness, and sing aloud of his Mercy.
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I will sing of thy Power, O Lord, (saith David) yea, I will sing aloud of thy Mercy. I will sing of thy Power, Oh Lord, (Says David) yea, I will sing aloud of thy Mercy.
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And again, (saith he in another Place) I will sing of the Mercies of the Lord for ever. And again, (Says he in Another Place) I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever.
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'Tis certain that the glorify'd Saints in Heaven, will have such a Sense of God's Mercy and Love, It's certain that the glorified Saints in Heaven, will have such a Sense of God's Mercy and Love,
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as shall fill their Mouths with Eternal Praises.
as shall fill their Mouths with Eternal Praises.
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O how will they admire and adore that Love, that pitied them in their lost Estate, when no Eye pitied them! Oh how will they admire and adore that Love, that pitied them in their lost Estate, when no Eye pitied them!
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That Love that provided a Redeemer for them, and in time brought them to close with him!
That Love that provided a Redeemer for them, and in time brought them to close with him!
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That Love, that in such an admirable manner conducted them through the World, and ordered all things here below to their Spiritual and Eternal Advantage!
That Love, that in such an admirable manner conducted them through the World, and ordered all things Here below to their Spiritual and Eternal Advantage!
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Yea, and they'l always be under the Beams of his Love, which will be vigorously reflected in their joyful Praises.
Yea, and They'll always be under the Beams of his Love, which will be vigorously reflected in their joyful Praises.
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It will there be the highest Felicity, to contemplate his most excellent Perfections; their greatest Pleasure to love and please him;
It will there be the highest Felicity, to contemplate his most excellent Perfections; their greatest Pleasure to love and please him;
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and their highest Honour to glorify him. They'l there be employed in the noblest Work, and excited by the highest Motives.
and their highest Honour to Glorify him. They'll there be employed in the Noblest Work, and excited by the highest Motives.
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I will speak of the glorious Honour of thy Majesty, and of thy wondrous Works, (saith David, Psal. 145.5.) And again, They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great Goodness, I will speak of the glorious Honour of thy Majesty, and of thy wondrous Works, (Says David, Psalm 145.5.) And again, They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness,
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and shall sing of thy Righteousness, Ver. 7. Now if the Saints while here on Earth, do thus love,and shall sing of thy Righteousness, Ver. 7. Now if the Saints while Here on Earth, do thus love,
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and praise, and adore the Lord;
and praise, and adore the Lord;
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how much more when they come into Heaven? Their affectionate Praises will there be renewed, without any let or intermission,
how much more when they come into Heaven? Their affectionate Praises will there be renewed, without any let or intermission,
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because the Divine Favours are there renewed every Moment. O Blessed and Glorious Employment indeed! Who would not strive to be thus employed?
Because the Divine Favours Are there renewed every Moment. O Blessed and Glorious Employment indeed! Who would not strive to be thus employed?
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All thy Works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy Saints shall bless thee. They shall speak of the Glory of thy Kingdom; and talk of thy Power. All thy Works shall praise thee, Oh Lord; and thy Saints shall bless thee. They shall speak of the Glory of thy Kingdom; and talk of thy Power.
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Thy Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom; and thy Dominion endureth throughout all Generations. Thy Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom; and thy Dominion Endureth throughout all Generations.
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O help us to love and praise thee now, that we may be more fitted for Eternal Praises!
Oh help us to love and praise thee now, that we may be more fitted for Eternal Praises!
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2. The glorify'd Saints and Angels will be a Believer's everlasting Companions.
2. The glorified Saints and Angels will be a Believer's everlasting Sodales.
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And what a blessed Society will this be, and how much will it add to our Happiness? 'Tis comfortable to meet with the Saints of God now,
And what a blessed Society will this be, and how much will it add to our Happiness? It's comfortable to meet with the Saints of God now,
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though it be but in a Mourning-Duty: but most sure it is, their Communion there will be quite another thing.
though it be but in a Mourning-Duty: but most sure it is, their Communion there will be quite Another thing.
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For then they'l be perfectly and eternally freed from all their Infirmities and Weaknesses. Now alas!
For then They'll be perfectly and eternally freed from all their Infirmities and Weaknesses. Now alas!
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their many Infirmities do much hinder the pleasure of their Society: but most delightful then will their Company be.
their many Infirmities do much hinder the pleasure of their Society: but most delightful then will their Company be.
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Here their Affections are flat and low, and they are often dull, and out of frame;
Here their Affections Are flat and low, and they Are often dull, and out of frame;
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but in Heaven it will be otherwise.
but in Heaven it will be otherwise.
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There we shall have the most raised Affections, and shall always be in a serious Frame.
There we shall have the most raised Affections, and shall always be in a serious Frame.
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And this will indear us to one another, and will make our Communion most pleasing and delightful.
And this will endear us to one Another, and will make our Communion most pleasing and delightful.
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David esteemed the Saints of God the most excellent Persons upon Earth; and declared, that in the Society of them, he took the greatest Delight. David esteemed the Saints of God the most excellent Persons upon Earth; and declared, that in the Society of them, he took the greatest Delight.
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And this indeed is the true Character of a Heaven-born Citizen of Zion; He is one that greatly loves (and delights in) the Company and Society of the Saints.
And this indeed is the true Character of a Heavenborn Citizen of Zion; He is one that greatly loves (and delights in) the Company and Society of the Saints.
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The Wicked desire not their Society, and shall therefore be eternally separated from it; but the Faithful do greatly love and value it, and therefore shall eternally enjoy it.
The Wicked desire not their Society, and shall Therefore be eternally separated from it; but the Faithful do greatly love and valve it, and Therefore shall eternally enjoy it.
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3. The Faithful shall then see the Face, and enjoy the Presence of their Glorious Redeemer. Joh. 17.24. Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my Glory which thou hast given me:
3. The Faithful shall then see the Face, and enjoy the Presence of their Glorious Redeemer. John 17.24. Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my Glory which thou hast given me:
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for thou lovedst me before the Foundation of the World. The Souls of the Faithful shall be with Christ, immediately after Death; for thou lovedest me before the Foundation of the World. The Souls of the Faithful shall be with christ, immediately After Death;
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and both Body and Soul shall be with him, at the General Resurrection. Joh. 14.2, 3. In my Father's House are many Mansions;
and both Body and Soul shall be with him, At the General Resurrection. John 14.2, 3. In my Father's House Are many Mansions;
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if it were not so, I would have told you: I go to prepare a place for you.
if it were not so, I would have told you: I go to prepare a place for you.
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And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto my self, that where I am, there ye may be also. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto my self, that where I am, there you may be also.
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At Death, Christ sends his Angels to conduct the Soul to Heaven.
At Death, christ sends his Angels to conduct the Soul to Heaven.
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But at the general Resurrection, he will come himself in Person, and will fetch us thither in State;
But At the general Resurrection, he will come himself in Person, and will fetch us thither in State;
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which will make our Access to Heaven the more glorious. He will then come to lead his Flock to their everlasting Fold;
which will make our Access to Heaven the more glorious. He will then come to led his Flock to their everlasting Fold;
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to present his Bride unto God, decked and apparelled with Glory.
to present his Bride unto God, decked and appareled with Glory.
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And O what a glorious Sight will it be, to see Christ and his Followers with Crowns on their Heads!
And O what a glorious Sighed will it be, to see christ and his Followers with Crowns on their Heads!
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To see their triumphant Entrance into those everlasting Mansions; and the Angels welcoming them with Shouts of Joy!
To see their triumphant Entrance into those everlasting Mansions; and the Angels welcoming them with Shouts of Joy!
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And then to see Christ on his Throne of Glory, and they themselves placed round about him;
And then to see christ on his Throne of Glory, and they themselves placed round about him;
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beholding him there with open Face, in his greatest Splendour and Dignity! What a Soul-enravishing Sight will this be?
beholding him there with open Face, in his greatest Splendour and Dignity! What a Soul-enravishing Sighed will this be?
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Happy are thy Men, and happy are these thy Servants, which stand continually before thee, Happy Are thy Men, and happy Are these thy Servants, which stand continually before thee,
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and hear thy Wisdom, (said the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon. ) But O how much more happy will they be, who shall stand before Christ, and see his Glory!and hear thy Wisdom, (said the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon.) But Oh how much more happy will they be, who shall stand before christ, and see his Glory!
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Why thus shall his Faithful Servants do. Joh. 12.26. If any Man serve me, let him follow me;
Why thus shall his Faithful Servants do. John 12.26. If any Man serve me, let him follow me;
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and where I am, there shall also my Servant be: if any Man serve me, him will my Father honour. and where I am, there shall also my Servant be: if any Man serve me, him will my Father honour.
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It will be an Honour, and Happiness indeed, to be ever in the Presence of their glorious Redeemer,
It will be an Honour, and Happiness indeed, to be ever in the Presence of their glorious Redeemer,
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and there to be glorified with him. What Comfort and Encouragement doth this afford to the Faithful Souldiers of Christ?
and there to be glorified with him. What Comfort and Encouragement does this afford to the Faithful Soldiers of christ?
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To him that overcometh, will I grant to sit with me in my Throne, even as I also overcame, To him that Overcometh, will I grant to fit with me in my Throne, even as I also overcame,
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and am set down with my Father in his Throne. Rev. 3.21. O how should this animate and encourage us against the Spiritual Enemies of our Souls? If we now fight couragiously under Christ's Banner, we shall one Day be crowned with Glory and Honour.and am Set down with my Father in his Throne. Rev. 3.21. Oh how should this animate and encourage us against the Spiritual Enemies of our Souls? If we now fight courageously under Christ's Banner, we shall one Day be crowned with Glory and Honour.
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And this assuredly will make amends for all that we can do, or suffer for him.
And this assuredly will make amends for all that we can do, or suffer for him.
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Moses was well assured of it; and therefore esteemed Reproaches for Christ, above all the Treasures in Egypt: Moses was well assured of it; and Therefore esteemed Reproaches for christ, above all the Treasures in Egypt:
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for he had respect ('tis said) unto the recompence of the Reward. for he had respect (it's said) unto the recompense of the Reward.
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He knew that to be for ever with Christ, to behold his Glory, and to be glorify'd with him;
He knew that to be for ever with christ, to behold his Glory, and to be glorified with him;
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to sit on his Throne, and to reign with him, would beyond comparison make amends, for all that he could do, or suffer for his sake.
to fit on his Throne, and to Reign with him, would beyond comparison make amends, for all that he could do, or suffer for his sake.
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Christ is now the Desire of the Saints, and in Heaven he will be their everlasting Delight.
christ is now the Desire of the Saints, and in Heaven he will be their everlasting Delight.
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O how will the glorify'd Saints then rejoyce, in the view of the surprizing Wonders of his Love! From Everlasting he loved them;
O how will the glorified Saints then rejoice, in the view of the surprising Wonders of his Love! From Everlasting he loved them;
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and to Everlasting they'l love him again.
and to Everlasting They'll love him again.
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There will no Love be lost betwixt Christ and his Members, when once they get to Heaven:
There will no Love be lost betwixt christ and his Members, when once they get to Heaven:
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for their Love to him there, will be a correspondent Affection, according to their utmost Capacity.
for their Love to him there, will be a correspondent Affection, according to their utmost Capacity.
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All those Affections that were scattered here below, will there be concentred in him for ever.
All those Affections that were scattered Here below, will there be concentred in him for ever.
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And most sure, he infinitely deserves their Love; having ransomed them from the worst of Miseries, and purchased an everlasting Inheritance for them;
And most sure, he infinitely deserves their Love; having ransomed them from the worst of Misery's, and purchased an everlasting Inheritance for them;
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and all this with the dearest Price of his own most Precious Blood.
and all this with the dearest Price of his own most Precious Blood.
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O love the Lord, all ye his Saints, who hath loved you at so dear a rate;
Oh love the Lord, all you his Saints, who hath loved you At so dear a rate;
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and who will give you yet greater Discoveries of his Love, when he takes you into his glorious Presence.
and who will give you yet greater Discoveries of his Love, when he Takes you into his glorious Presence.
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4. The Faithful shall then enjoy the clearest Sense of God's Love unto them; and shall also have their Souls enflam'd with the most ardent Love to him.
4. The Faithful shall then enjoy the Clearest Sense of God's Love unto them; and shall also have their Souls inflamed with the most Ardent Love to him.
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And O what Soul-ravishing Comforts will this afford unto them!
And Oh what Soul ravishing Comforts will this afford unto them!
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There is nothing which doth now more trouble the Saints, than the great coldness of their Love to God,
There is nothing which does now more trouble the Saints, than the great coldness of their Love to God,
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and the want of a Sense of God's Love to them. Psal. 30.5, 7. — In his Favour is Life:
and the want of a Sense of God's Love to them. Psalm 30.5, 7. — In his Favour is Life:
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weeping may endure for a Night, but Joy cometh in the Morning. Lord, by thy Favour thou hast made my Mountain to stand strong:
weeping may endure for a Night, but Joy comes in the Morning. Lord, by thy Favour thou hast made my Mountain to stand strong:
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but thou didst hide thy Face, and I was troubled. but thou didst hide thy Face, and I was troubled.
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If God hides his Face but never so little, and with-holds but the Sense of his Love from the Saints;
If God hides his Face but never so little, and withholds but the Sense of his Love from the Saints;
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how are their Souls overwhelmed with Trouble? But a Sense of his Favour, and the Light of his Countenance, doth soon fill the Soul with enravishing Comforts;
how Are their Souls overwhelmed with Trouble? But a Sense of his Favour, and the Light of his Countenance, does soon fill the Soul with enravishing Comforts;
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and make all Troubles vanish, and quite disappear.
and make all Troubles vanish, and quite disappear.
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What unspeakable Joys and Comforts then will the Souls of the Saints be filled with when they come to enjoy the most feeling Sense of God's dearest Love unto them?
What unspeakable Joys and Comforts then will the Souls of the Saints be filled with when they come to enjoy the most feeling Sense of God's dearest Love unto them?
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5. They shall then enjoy God fully, and shall see him Face to Face;
5. They shall then enjoy God Fully, and shall see him Face to Face;
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and the Beatifical Vision will be unto them, 1. A Transforming 2. A Soul-satisfying Vision, Ps. 17.15. 1. It will be unto the Saints a Transforming Vision.
and the Beatifical Vision will be unto them, 1. A Transforming 2. A Soul-satisfying Vision, Ps. 17.15. 1. It will be unto the Saints a Transforming Vision.
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The sight which we have of the Lord in the Gospel, transformeth us in some measure, 2 Cor. 3.18.
The sighed which we have of the Lord in the Gospel, Transformeth us in Some measure, 2 Cor. 3.18.
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For we all with open Face, beholding as in a Glass the Glory of the Lord, are changed into the same Image, from Glory to Glory,
For we all with open Face, beholding as in a Glass the Glory of the Lord, Are changed into the same Image, from Glory to Glory,
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even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
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If by looking upon the Lord through the Light of the Spirit, we are made like him in some measure;
If by looking upon the Lord through the Light of the Spirit, we Are made like him in Some measure;
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then surely in Glory, when we see him Face to Face, we shall be more like him. 1 John 3.2. We know, that when he shall appear, we shall be like him;
then surely in Glory, when we see him Face to Face, we shall be more like him. 1 John 3.2. We know, that when he shall appear, we shall be like him;
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for we shall see him as he is. for we shall see him as he is.
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The Apostle gives this as a Reason, why the Saints in Glory shall be like the Lord;
The Apostle gives this as a Reason, why the Saints in Glory shall be like the Lord;
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because they shall see him as he is. To see the Lord as he is, will be a transforming Sight.Because they shall see him as he is. To see the Lord as he is, will be a transforming Sighed.
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For look as in a Glass held up against the Sun, hath the Image and Brightness of the Sun reflected upon it:
For look as in a Glass held up against the Sun, hath the Image and Brightness of the Sun reflected upon it:
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So the more clearly we behold the Lord of Glory, the more of his Image shall we bear upon us.
So the more clearly we behold the Lord of Glory, the more of his Image shall we bear upon us.
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And O what a blessed thing will it be, for us poor Creatures to be made like unto the Lord!
And O what a blessed thing will it be, for us poor Creatures to be made like unto the Lord!
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Now this Likeness and Conformity makes way for Love; and Love makes way for Delight; and Delight makes way for Fruition:
Now this Likeness and Conformity makes Way for Love; and Love makes Way for Delight; and Delight makes Way for Fruition:
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For the more we love God, the more shall we delight in him; and the more we delight in God, the more will God delight in us;
For the more we love God, the more shall we delight in him; and the more we delight in God, the more will God delight in us;
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and will give us the actual Fruition of himself, for our highest Felicity and Blessedness.
and will give us the actual Fruition of himself, for our highest Felicity and Blessedness.
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2. Therefore the Beatifical Vision will be unto the Saints (as a transforming, so also) a Soul-satisfying Vision:
2. Therefore the Beatifical Vision will be unto the Saints (as a transforming, so also) a Soul-satisfying Vision:
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For herein the Soul will fully enjoy God. And then will God be unto every Saint an over-flowing Fountain of all Felicity.
For herein the Soul will Fully enjoy God. And then will God be unto every Saint an overflowing Fountain of all Felicity.
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Here a Believer's Joy and Comfort admits of increase, and decrease:
Here a Believer's Joy and Comfort admits of increase, and decrease:
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but there the Soul will be so filled with Joy, that it can receive no more. Psal. 16.11. In thy Presence is fulness of Joy, and at thy right Hand there are Pleasures for evermore.
but there the Soul will be so filled with Joy, that it can receive no more. Psalm 16.11. In thy Presence is fullness of Joy, and At thy right Hand there Are Pleasures for evermore.
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The Fruition of God's immediate Presence is not like the Joys of the World, which can neither fill nor satisfy a Man:
The Fruition of God's immediate Presence is not like the Joys of the World, which can neither fill nor satisfy a Man:
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But in our seeing and enjoying him, we shall have full content, and compleat Felicity.
But in our seeing and enjoying him, we shall have full content, and complete Felicity.
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The fulness of Joy is suspended till then, that we may desire (and long for) that Day;
The fullness of Joy is suspended till then, that we may desire (and long for) that Day;
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and it will be a joyful Day indeed unto every Believing Soul.
and it will be a joyful Day indeed unto every Believing Soul.
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Ye now have Sorrow, (saith Christ) but your Heart shall rejoyce, and your Joy no Man taketh from you. John 16.21. Believers (while under deep Troubles here) do rejoyce in hopes of the Glory of God: You now have Sorrow, (Says christ) but your Heart shall rejoice, and your Joy no Man Takes from you. John 16.21. Believers (while under deep Troubles Here) do rejoice in hope's of the Glory of God:
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Yea, their Hearts are sometimes so filled with Joy, as that they can scarcely contain themselves. 1 Pet. 1.8. Whom having not seen, ye love: Yea, their Hearts Are sometime so filled with Joy, as that they can scarcely contain themselves. 1 Pet. 1.8. Whom having not seen, you love:
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in whom though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with Joy unspeakable, and full of Glory. in whom though now you see him not, yet believing, you rejoice with Joy unspeakable, and full of Glory.
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Now if the hopes of this blessed and glorious Estate, breedeth such Joy, what will Fruition do? If a Glimpse or Taste be so sweet, what will the full Enjoyment be? Psal. 17.15. I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy Likeness.
Now if the hope's of this blessed and glorious Estate, breeds such Joy, what will Fruition do? If a Glimpse or Taste be so sweet, what will the full Enjoyment be? Psalm 17.15. I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy Likeness.
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This is that which will yield the fullest Satisfaction to the Soul; to see God, and to be like him, and to enjoy him to all Eternity.
This is that which will yield the Fullest Satisfaction to the Soul; to see God, and to be like him, and to enjoy him to all Eternity.
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Oh the greatness, the exceeding greatness of the Saints Blessedness in Heaven! There is no Tongue can express it, no Heart can conceive it.
O the greatness, the exceeding greatness of the Saints Blessedness in Heaven! There is no Tongue can express it, no Heart can conceive it.
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And in this Blessedness they shall abide for ever. Mat. 25.46. These shall go away into everlasting Punishment:
And in this Blessedness they shall abide for ever. Mathew 25.46. These shall go away into everlasting Punishment:
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but the Righteous into Life Eternal. but the Righteous into Life Eternal.
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As the Punishment of the Wicked, so the Happiness of the Saints, will endure for ever and ever.
As the Punishment of the Wicked, so the Happiness of the Saints, will endure for ever and ever.
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And the Thoughts of this, will greatly increase the Saints Joy, and the Damneds Misery. Eternity! Eternity!
And the Thoughts of this, will greatly increase the Saints Joy, and the Damneds Misery. Eternity! Eternity!
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Thou mak'st hard Hearts to bleed; The Thoughts of thee in Misery, Will make Men wail indeed!
Thou Makest hard Hearts to bleed; The Thoughts of thee in Misery, Will make Men wail indeed!
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For the Damned thus to think with themselves, What, must I never have Ease again? Must I never obtain the least Freedom from these racking (Soul-tormenting) Pains? No, never! never! O most grievous, and insupportable Miseries!
For the Damned thus to think with themselves, What, must I never have Ease again? Must I never obtain the least Freedom from these racking (Soul-tormenting) Pains? No, never! never! Oh most grievous, and insupportable Misery's!
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An Eternal Tooth-ach, an Eternal Head-ach, an Eternal pain of the Stone or Gout, or an Eternal Burning-Feaver, would be very sad and grievous.
an Eternal Toothache, an Eternal Headache, an Eternal pain of the Stone or Gout, or an Eternal Burning-Feaver, would be very sad and grievous.
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But what (alas!) are all these to the Eternal Torments of Hell?
But what (alas!) Are all these to the Eternal Torments of Hell?
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When any of us are under some racking Pains of Body, then the Hopes of a Freedom from such Pains, gives some Ease and Refreshment.
When any of us Are under Some racking Pains of Body, then the Hope's of a Freedom from such Pains, gives Some Ease and Refreshment.
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But supposing a Person should have ground to fear, that he must endure some such racking Pains (without the least Ease or Intermission) for an hundred Years together, the Thoughts of this would even double his Misery.
But supposing a Person should have ground to Fear, that he must endure Some such racking Pains (without the least Ease or Intermission) for an hundred years together, the Thoughts of this would even double his Misery.
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How then will the Thoughts of a miserable Eternity, torment and tear the Hearts of the Damned? This will make them roar out in the Bitterness of their Spirits, O miserable! miserable! miserable!
How then will the Thoughts of a miserable Eternity, torment and tear the Hearts of the Damned? This will make them roar out in the Bitterness of their Spirits, Oh miserable! miserable! miserable!
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Yea, it will exceedingly heighten their Miseries to think, that when thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousands of Years are at an end, their Torments and Miseries will not be ended. But now on the contrary:
Yea, it will exceedingly heighten their Misery's to think, that when thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousands of years Are At an end, their Torments and Misery's will not be ended. But now on the contrary:
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This is it, which will increase and compleat the Happiness of the Saints in Heaven; to be fully assured that it shall never have an end:
This is it, which will increase and complete the Happiness of the Saints in Heaven; to be Fully assured that it shall never have an end:
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and without this they could never be happy. As the fore-cited Poet has well expressed it. Eternity! Eternity!
and without this they could never be happy. As the forecited Poet has well expressed it. Eternity! Eternity!
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Oh, were it not for thee, The Saints in Bliss and Happiness Could never happy be! O, were it not for thee, The Saints in Bliss and Happiness Could never happy be!
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If there were the least ground to fear, that their Happiness would have an end;
If there were the least ground to Fear, that their Happiness would have an end;
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the Thoughts of this, would put a damp upon their Comforts, and make them even miserable in the midst of their Enjoyments.
the Thoughts of this, would put a damp upon their Comforts, and make them even miserable in the midst of their Enjoyments.
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But so long as the Lord Jefus Christ lives, so long shall their Happiness last; and that shall be for ever and ever. John 14.19. Because I live, ye shall live also.
But so long as the Lord Jefus christ lives, so long shall their Happiness last; and that shall be for ever and ever. John 14.19. Because I live, you shall live also.
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He tasted Death for them, and swallowed it up in Victory: and thereby obtained Eternal Redemption for them, Heb. 9.12. The Felicity above is durable; it is an abiding Happiness.
He tasted Death for them, and swallowed it up in Victory: and thereby obtained Eternal Redemption for them, Hebrew 9.12. The Felicity above is durable; it is an abiding Happiness.
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The Lord of Life will uphold the Saints in that blessed State for ever. I am he that liveth, and was dead;
The Lord of Life will uphold the Saints in that blessed State for ever. I am he that lives, and was dead;
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and behold I am alive for evermore, Rev. 1.18. And because I live, ye shall live also. Comfortable Words indeed! and behold I am alive for evermore, Rev. 1.18. And Because I live, you shall live also. Comfortable Words indeed!
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The Happiness of the Saints would be incompleat, if it were not everlasting: Yea, the least fear of losing it, would disturb their peaceful Fruition.
The Happiness of the Saints would be incomplete, if it were not everlasting: Yea, the least Fear of losing it, would disturb their peaceful Fruition.
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For as hope in Misery allays Sorrow, so fear in Happiness lessens Joy. The Apprehension of losing such an Happiness, would cause Torment:
For as hope in Misery allays Sorrow, so Fear in Happiness lessens Joy. The Apprehension of losing such an Happiness, would cause Torment:
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but the full assurance of its Perpetuity, will fill them with unexpressible Joy.
but the full assurance of its Perpetuity, will fill them with unexpressible Joy.
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That which will terrify the Damned in Hell, will afford Joy and Comfort to the Saints in Bliss;
That which will terrify the Damned in Hell, will afford Joy and Comfort to the Saints in Bliss;
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and that is the Thoughts of Eternity. The Thoughts of this will transport the Saints, and will fill them with Songs of Joy and Triumph.
and that is the Thoughts of Eternity. The Thoughts of this will transport the Saints, and will fill them with Songs of Joy and Triumph.
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O who would not strive, and labour, and pray, for a blessed and happy Eternity?
O who would not strive, and labour, and pray, for a blessed and happy Eternity?
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And now I come to the Third Particular; which is to shew you upon what account, this Happiness is conferr'd on Believers. And
And now I come to the Third Particular; which is to show you upon what account, this Happiness is conferred on Believers. And
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1. Then, it is not conferred upon them, on the account of any Worthiness of theirs;
1. Then, it is not conferred upon them, on the account of any Worthiness of theirs;
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nor do they merit, or deserve such an Happiness either in whole or in part.
nor do they merit, or deserve such an Happiness either in Whole or in part.
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No, though we should serve God a thousand Years, we could not metit to be one Day in Heaven.
No, though we should serve God a thousand years, we could not metit to be one Day in Heaven.
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The Happiness is too great to be merited by Man, though the Works of the Saints were more perfect:
The Happiness is too great to be merited by Man, though the Works of the Saints were more perfect:
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For Finite Things carry no proportion to an Infinite and Eternal Happiness.
For Finite Things carry no proportion to an Infinite and Eternal Happiness.
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And besides, alas, the Works of the best are so many ways imperfect, that they may rather expect Punishment for them,
And beside, alas, the Works of the best Are so many ways imperfect, that they may rather expect Punishment for them,
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than any (the least) Reward. Believers do fight the good Fight of Faith, but they do not merit Heaven thereby;
than any (the least) Reward. Believers do fight the good Fight of Faith, but they do not merit Heaven thereby;
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nor is an Immortal Crown of Glory conferred upon them on that account. It is true, God will reward their Faithfulness;
nor is an Immortal Crown of Glory conferred upon them on that account. It is true, God will reward their Faithfulness;
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but their Faithfulness doth not deserve that Reward.
but their Faithfulness does not deserve that Reward.
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The Heavenly Happiness most sure is such, as is not, nor can it be earned by the Saints. But,
The Heavenly Happiness most sure is such, as is not, nor can it be earned by the Saints. But,
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2. It is partly the free Gift of God, and partly the Purchase of Christ.
2. It is partly the free Gift of God, and partly the Purchase of christ.
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As to any thing therefore that we have done, or can do, it is altogether free. As to any thing Therefore that we have done, or can do, it is altogether free.
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1. It is freely given us of God, and by him was prepared for us.
1. It is freely given us of God, and by him was prepared for us.
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'Twas his own Love and most Free Grace, that inwardly moved him to do this for us. Luke 12.32. Fear not, little Flock;
'Twas his own Love and most Free Grace, that inwardly moved him to do this for us. Luke 12.32. fear not, little Flock;
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for 'tis your Father's good Pleasure to give you the Kingdom. So 1 Cor. 2.9. Eye hath not seen, nor Ear heard, neither have entred into the Heart of Man, the Things which God hath prepared for them that love him. And again, Mat. 25.34. Come, ye Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World. for it's your Father's good Pleasure to give you the Kingdom. So 1 Cor. 2.9. Eye hath not seen, nor Ear herd, neither have entered into the Heart of Man, the Things which God hath prepared for them that love him. And again, Mathew 25.34. Come, you Blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the World.
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This was the Preparation of God's Decree.
This was the Preparation of God's decree.
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He loved his People from the Foundation of the World, so as that he decreed to give his only Son for them;
He loved his People from the Foundation of the World, so as that he decreed to give his only Son for them;
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that by his precious Blood, and meritorious Death, he might purchase for them an Everlasting Inheritance. that by his precious Blood, and meritorious Death, he might purchase for them an Everlasting Inheritance.
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And in the Fulness of Time (as he had decreed) he sent his Beloved Son into the World;
And in the Fullness of Time (as he had decreed) he sent his beloved Son into the World;
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and most freely bound himself by his Covenant and Promise, to confer this Inheritance upon all true Believers. and most freely bound himself by his Covenant and Promise, to confer this Inheritance upon all true Believers.
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2. Christ by his precious Blood, hath purchased this Eternal Inheritance for us.
2. christ by his precious Blood, hath purchased this Eternal Inheritance for us.
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Heb. 9.12, 15. By his own Blood, he entred once into the Holy Place, having obtained Eternal Redemption for us. And for this cause he is the Mediator of the New Testament, that by means of Death, Hebrew 9.12, 15. By his own Blood, he entered once into the Holy Place, having obtained Eternal Redemption for us. And for this cause he is the Mediator of the New Testament, that by means of Death,
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for the Redemption of the Transgressions that were under the First Testament, they which are called, might receive the Promise of Eternal Inheritance. for the Redemption of the Transgressions that were under the First Testament, they which Are called, might receive the Promise of Eternal Inheritance.
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Christ having purchas'd it by his Death, and God the Father having graciously promis'd it; therefore all they that are effectually called, shall have it conferred upon them.
christ having purchased it by his Death, and God the Father having graciously promised it; Therefore all they that Are effectually called, shall have it conferred upon them.
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For Christ is ascended up into Heaven, to take Possession of it in our Name. I go (saith he) to prepare a Place for you, John 14.2. By his Death he purchased for us a Right and Title to Heaven; For christ is ascended up into Heaven, to take Possession of it in our Name. I go (Says he) to prepare a Place for you, John 14.2. By his Death he purchased for us a Right and Title to Heaven;
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and by his Intercession he prosecuteth and applieth that Right.
and by his Intercession he prosecuteth and Applieth that Right.
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The merit of his Sacrifice pleads for Believers, that the Blessedness of Heaven may be conferred upon them.
The merit of his Sacrifice pleads for Believers, that the Blessedness of Heaven may be conferred upon them.
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Now as Christ has purchased Heaven for the Saints, and the Father will freely bestow it upon them;
Now as christ has purchased Heaven for the Saints, and the Father will freely bestow it upon them;
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so he freely gives them his Holy Spirit, to fit and prepare them for the Enjoyment of it.
so he freely gives them his Holy Spirit, to fit and prepare them for the Enjoyment of it.
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And without this all the rest would be of none effect.
And without this all the rest would be of none Effect.
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For certainly 'twould not avail us any thing, to have Heaven prepared for us, unless we be also prepared for Heaven.
For Certainly 'twould not avail us any thing, to have Heaven prepared for us, unless we be also prepared for Heaven.
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An unrenewed, unholy Soul, would find little satisfaction in that Holy Place, supposing such might be admitted into it:
an unrenewed, unholy Soul, would find little satisfaction in that Holy Place, supposing such might be admitted into it:
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But there is no unclean Thing shall enter there. The Divine Life is no way suitable to the Nature of an Unregenerate Person. Alas! But there is no unclean Thing shall enter there. The Divine Life is no Way suitable to the Nature of an Unregenerate Person. Alas!
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such cannot love God here, nor do him any acceptable Service; but do loath that which he most loves, and love that which he abhorreth.
such cannot love God Here, nor do him any acceptable Service; but do loath that which he most loves, and love that which he abhorreth.
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They are altogether uncapable of that imperfect Communion with him, which Regerate Persons do here partake of.
They Are altogether uncapable of that imperfect Communion with him, which Regenerate Persons do Here partake of.
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How then can they live in that perfect Love of him, Delight in him, and Communion with him, which is the Blessedness of Heaven?
How then can they live in that perfect Love of him, Delight in him, and Communion with him, which is the Blessedness of Heaven?
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It is the Holy Spirit must make us meet to be Partakers of the Heavenly Inheritance.
It is the Holy Spirit must make us meet to be Partakers of the Heavenly Inheritance.
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Except a Man be born from above, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Joh. 3.3, 5. It is God (by his Spirit) that draws Sinners unto Christ, and powerfully worketh true Faith in their Souls; Except a Man be born from above, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, John 3.3, 5. It is God (by his Spirit) that draws Sinners unto christ, and powerfully works true Faith in their Souls;
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giving them thereby a Title to Heaven:
giving them thereby a Title to Heaven:
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and then by renewing and sanctifying their Natures, doth fit and prepare them for the enjoyment of it. and then by renewing and sanctifying their Nature's, does fit and prepare them for the enjoyment of it.
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It is certainly therefore of God's Free Grace, that any of us are prepared for Heaven;
It is Certainly Therefore of God's Free Grace, that any of us Are prepared for Heaven;
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as well as that Heaven is prepared for us. Ephes. 2.8. By Grace ye are saved, through Faith, and that not of your selves;
as well as that Heaven is prepared for us. Ephesians 2.8. By Grace you Are saved, through Faith, and that not of your selves;
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it is the Gift of God. Faith (as well as Salvation) is God's Free Gift.it is the Gift of God. Faith (as well as Salvation) is God's Free Gift.
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Believers are said to be Vessels of Mercy, which God hath aforehand prepared unto Glory. And again, He that hath wrought us for the self-same Thing is God; Believers Are said to be Vessels of Mercy, which God hath aforehand prepared unto Glory. And again, He that hath wrought us for the selfsame Thing is God;
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who also hath given to us the earnest of the Spirit, 2 Cor. 5.5. It is not therefore on the account of any thing that the Saints have done,who also hath given to us the earnest of the Spirit, 2 Cor. 5.5. It is not Therefore on the account of any thing that the Saints have done,
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or can do, that Heaven is prepared for them, or that they are prepared for Heaven;
or can do, that Heaven is prepared for them, or that they Are prepared for Heaven;
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but all is of Free Grace.
but all is of Free Grace.
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Tit. 3.5, 6, 7. Not by Works of Righteousness which we have done, but according to his Mercy he saved us, by the washing of Regeneration,
Tit. 3.5, 6, 7. Not by Works of Righteousness which we have done, but according to his Mercy he saved us, by the washing of Regeneration,
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and renewing of the Holy Ghost, which he shed on us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
and renewing of the Holy Ghost, which he shed on us abundantly, through jesus christ our Saviour.
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That being justified by his Grace, we should be made Heirs, according to the hope of Eternal Life. Objection. That being justified by his Grace, we should be made Heirs, according to the hope of Eternal Life. Objection.
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But doth not God command us to work out our own Salvation; and promise to reward us according to our Works? Phil. 2.12. Mat. 16.27. Rev. 22.12. chap. 20.12. Answer. Yes, he doth so:
But does not God command us to work out our own Salvation; and promise to reward us according to our Works? Philip 2.12. Mathew 16.27. Rev. 22.12. chap. 20.12. Answer. Yes, he does so:
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But yet these Scriptures do no ways imply, that the best of our Works are meritorious.
But yet these Scriptures do not ways imply, that the best of our Works Are meritorious.
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And as to the First, where we are commanded to work out our own Salvation;
And as to the First, where we Are commanded to work out our own Salvation;
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it presently follows, that it's God which works in us, both to will and to do of his good Pleasure, Phil. 2.13. We must indeed be diligent, and serious in the Work and Service of the Lord;
it presently follows, that it's God which works in us, both to will and to do of his good Pleasure, Philip 2.13. We must indeed be diligent, and serious in the Work and Service of the Lord;
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and must yield sincere and constant Obedience to all his Holy Commands; striving to put forth that Power to the utmost, that he hath already given us;
and must yield sincere and constant obedience to all his Holy Commands; striving to put forth that Power to the utmost, that he hath already given us;
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and must wait upon him in the use of means, that we may obtain more. And without thus doing, we cannot be saved;
and must wait upon him in the use of means, that we may obtain more. And without thus doing, we cannot be saved;
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neither for thus doing shall any be saved. There is a great difference, between our being rewarded [ according ] to our Works, neither for thus doing shall any be saved. There is a great difference, between our being rewarded [ according ] to our Works,
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and our being rewarded [ for ] our good Works. 'Tis true, there are none can obtain Heaven without Regeneration and Holiness:
and our being rewarded [ for ] our good Works. It's true, there Are none can obtain Heaven without Regeneration and Holiness:
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And 'tis also as true, that none shall obtain it upon the account of their Holiness. And it's also as true, that none shall obtain it upon the account of their Holiness.
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Good Works are therefore necessary to Salvation, but they are not meritorious.
Good Works Are Therefore necessary to Salvation, but they Are not meritorious.
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No, if we could do all those Things which are commanded us, we must say, we are unprofitable Servants.
No, if we could do all those Things which Are commanded us, we must say, we Are unprofitable Servants.
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1. Because we shall have done no more, than what was our Duty to do, Luke 17.10. We are many ways bound to obey God's Commands, though the Heavenly Happiness had never been promised.
1. Because we shall have done no more, than what was our Duty to do, Lycia 17.10. We Are many ways bound to obey God's Commands, though the Heavenly Happiness had never been promised.
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God has an absolute Right to all that we are, or have, or can do. First, By Creation, and as he is the Supream Soveraign of the World.
God has an absolute Right to all that we Are, or have, or can do. First, By Creation, and as he is the Supreme Sovereign of the World.
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Secondly, By Preservation, or as he is our Maintainer, and Upholder; on whose Goodness and Bounty we daily live. Secondly, By Preservation, or as he is our Maintainer, and Upholder; on whose goodness and Bounty we daily live.
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Thirdly, By Redemption, he having laid down a Price of inestimable value for us. Thirdly, By Redemption, he having laid down a Price of inestimable valve for us.
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Now on all these accounts, the best that we can do is absolutely due unto God.
Now on all these accounts, the best that we can do is absolutely endue unto God.
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And a Servant that hath done no more than his Duty, yea, that cometh very far short of his Duty, can plead nothing of Merit.
And a Servant that hath done no more than his Duty, yea, that comes very Far short of his Duty, can plead nothing of Merit.
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2. Because the best of our Works can add nothing at all unto God. Psal. 16.2. Thou art my Lord (saith David ) my Goodness extendeth not to thee. So Job 22.2. Can a Man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself? If thou be Righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine Hands? Chap. 35.7, 8. The more we abound in Works of Righteousness, the better it will be for our selves:
2. Because the best of our Works can add nothing At all unto God. Psalm 16.2. Thou art my Lord (Says David) my goodness extendeth not to thee. So Job 22.2. Can a Man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself? If thou be Righteous, what givest thou him? or what receives he of thine Hands? Chap. 35.7, 8. The more we abound in Works of Righteousness, the better it will be for our selves:
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But no Profit or Advantage will accrue unto God, by any thing that we can do.
But no Profit or Advantage will accrue unto God, by any thing that we can do.
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And therefore we can merit nothing at his Hands.
And Therefore we can merit nothing At his Hands.
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3. Because It is God that works in us, both to will and to do of his good Pleasure. Phil. 2.13. By the Grace of God we are what we are, as to any Good that is in us:
3. Because It is God that works in us, both to will and to do of his good Pleasure. Philip 2.13. By the Grace of God we Are what we Are, as to any Good that is in us:
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and by his Grace it is that we do what we do, as to any Good that is done by us. 1 Cor. 15.10. I can do all Things (saith the Apostle) but how? why, through Christ which strengthneth me, Phil. 4.13. and by his Grace it is that we do what we do, as to any Good that is done by us. 1 Cor. 15.10. I can do all Things (Says the Apostle) but how? why, through christ which strengtheneth me, Philip 4.13.
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Yea, and without me (saith Christ) ye can do nothing, John 15.5. i. e. Nothing in a way of Fruitfulness:
Yea, and without me (Says christ) you can do nothing, John 15.5. i. e. Nothing in a Way of Fruitfulness:
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Yea, further, nothing that is truly good and acceptable in the Sight of God.
Yea, further, nothing that is truly good and acceptable in the Sighed of God.
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Now can we do nothing that is truly Good, but what would have been our Duty to do,
Now can we do nothing that is truly Good, but what would have been our Duty to do,
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though no Reward had been promised? Can we do nothing that is any ways profitable or advantageous to God? Yea, Can we do nothing that he will accept of,
though no Reward had been promised? Can we do nothing that is any ways profitable or advantageous to God? Yea, Can we do nothing that he will accept of,
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but what we do by the help of his Grace? Then surely when we shall have done our best, we may say, we are unprofitable Servants.
but what we do by the help of his Grace? Then surely when we shall have done our best, we may say, we Are unprofitable Servants.
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Nay, I may further add, that the best Works of the Saints are so full of Imperfections, that they rather need a Pardon, than deserve the least Reward.
Nay, I may further add, that the best Works of the Saints Are so full of Imperfections, that they rather need a Pardon, than deserve the least Reward.
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It is not therefore upon the account of any good Works which the Saints have done, that the Heavenly Glory is conferred upon them;
It is not Therefore upon the account of any good Works which the Saints have done, that the Heavenly Glory is conferred upon them;
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but it is freely given unto them of God, Christ having by his Death obtained it for them. but it is freely given unto them of God, christ having by his Death obtained it for them.
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We must therefore take heed (as we love our own Souls) of thinking to merit Heaven by our Works. It's a Popish Principle;
We must Therefore take heed (as we love our own Souls) of thinking to merit Heaven by our Works. It's a Popish Principle;
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yea, and that indeed which all Men naturally are inclined to.
yea, and that indeed which all Men naturally Are inclined to.
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And for certain it is a most dangerous Principle, and has been the undoing of many.
And for certain it is a most dangerous Principle, and has been the undoing of many.
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A Saving Faith will produce good Works, as the genuine Effects and Fruits of it. Such Persons therefore as are destitute thereof, can have no ground to hope for Salvation.
A Saving Faith will produce good Works, as the genuine Effects and Fruits of it. Such Persons Therefore as Are destitute thereof, can have no ground to hope for Salvation.
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We must press after Holiness with all our Might, and endeavour to be Fruitful in every good Work:
We must press After Holiness with all our Might, and endeavour to be Fruitful in every good Work:
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but yet we must beware, that we do not think of meriting Heaven thereby. We may indeed assure our selves, and that upon good Grounds;
but yet we must beware, that we do not think of meriting Heaven thereby. We may indeed assure our selves, and that upon good Grounds;
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that in doing well, we shall fare well: for so hath God promised for our Encouragement.
that in doing well, we shall fare well: for so hath God promised for our Encouragement.
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Isa. 3.10, 11. Say ye to the Righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the Fruit of their doing.
Isaiah 3.10, 11. Say you to the Righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the Fruit of their doing.
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But wo unto the Wicked, it shall be ill with him: for the Reward of his Hands shall be given him. But woe unto the Wicked, it shall be ill with him: for the Reward of his Hands shall be given him.
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'Tis not said of the Righteous, that they shall have what they have earned; but they shall eat the Fruit of their doings;
It's not said of the Righteous, that they shall have what they have earned; but they shall eat the Fruit of their doings;
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i. e. They have done well, and they shall fare well. But now as to the Wicked, they shall have their due desert;i. e. They have done well, and they shall fare well. But now as to the Wicked, they shall have their due desert;
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the Reward of his Hands shall be given him. Death is the just Wages of Sin:
the Reward of his Hands shall be given him. Death is the just Wages of since:
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but Eternal Life is God's Free Gift, through Jesus Christ our Lord. And now I come to apply the Doctrine, and what hath been spoken from it. but Eternal Life is God's Free Gift, through jesus christ our Lord. And now I come to apply the Doctrine, and what hath been spoken from it.
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Ʋse I. And the First Ʋse may be for our Information, in these two or three Particulars.
Ʋse I And the First Ʋse may be for our Information, in these two or three Particulars.
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As, 1. We may see how vastly different the State of Believers and Unbelievers will be, when they come to die.
As, 1. We may see how vastly different the State of Believers and Unbelievers will be, when they come to die.
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God deals with them now in a different manner, but then the Difference will be most apparent.
God deals with them now in a different manner, but then the Difference will be most apparent.
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See Isa. 65.13, 14. Behold, (saith the Lord) my Servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry:
See Isaiah 65.13, 14. Behold, (Says the Lord) my Servants shall eat, but you shall be hungry:
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behold, my Servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my Servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed:
behold, my Servants shall drink, but you shall be thirsty: behold, my Servants shall rejoice, but you shall be ashamed:
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Behold, my Servants shall sing for Joy of Heart, but ye shall cry for Sorrow of Heart,
Behold, my Servants shall sing for Joy of Heart, but you shall cry for Sorrow of Heart,
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and shall howl for Vexation of Spirit. and shall howl for Vexation of Spirit.
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Now if God deals thus differently with the Righteous and the Wicked, even here in this World, (as he oftentimes doth) how much more in the World to come? 'Tis true, the Wicked are often exempted from those Sufferings which the Righteous do meet with in the World;
Now if God deals thus differently with the Righteous and the Wicked, even Here in this World, (as he oftentimes does) how much more in the World to come? It's true, the Wicked Are often exempted from those Sufferings which the Righteous do meet with in the World;
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and hereupon (for want of a right Sense of Things) do conclude, that themselves are the happier Persons.
and hereupon (for want of a right Sense of Things) do conclude, that themselves Are the Happier Persons.
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But Death will make them of another Mind; and shew them the Folly of their Self-flattering Conceits:
But Death will make them of Another Mind; and show them the Folly of their Self-flattering Conceits:
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For then shall Believers immediately go to God, and Unbelievers shall go to the Devil; the one pass into Eternal Glory, and the other into Misery and everlasting Punishment.
For then shall Believers immediately go to God, and Unbelievers shall go to the devil; the one pass into Eternal Glory, and the other into Misery and everlasting Punishment.
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They have now (while they are here) very different Natures, and hereafter they shall have as different Rewards.
They have now (while they Are Here) very different Nature's, and hereafter they shall have as different Rewards.
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The Righteous Man hath his worst things here, and his best he shall have hereafter. And the Wicked (on the contrary) hath his best Things here, and his worst he shall have hereafter. The Conclusion will assuredly be dreadful to these, but exceeding comfortable to the Righteous; for everlasting Misery will be the Portion of the one,
The Righteous Man hath his worst things Here, and his best he shall have hereafter. And the Wicked (on the contrary) hath his best Things Here, and his worst he shall have hereafter. The Conclusion will assuredly be dreadful to these, but exceeding comfortable to the Righteous; for everlasting Misery will be the Portion of the one,
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and everlasting Happiness the Portion of the other. Eternity is affixed to both: Mat. 25.46. These shall go away into everlasting Punishment:
and everlasting Happiness the Portion of the other. Eternity is affixed to both: Mathew 25.46. These shall go away into everlasting Punishment:
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but the Righteous into Life Eternal. but the Righteous into Life Eternal.
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The Happiness of the Saints will endure for ever, and so will the Miseries of the Damned;
The Happiness of the Saints will endure for ever, and so will the Misery's of the Damned;
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yea, when thousands and thousands of Years are at an end, they will both be as fresh as at the very first Moment.
yea, when thousands and thousands of years Are At an end, they will both be as fresh as At the very First Moment.
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O how great is that Happiness which the Damned will lose? and how great are those Miseries which the Saints will escape? How great are the Torments which the Damned shall endure? and how great are the Joys of which the Saints shall partake?
Oh how great is that Happiness which the Damned will loose? and how great Are those Misery's which the Saints will escape? How great Are the Torments which the Damned shall endure? and how great Are the Joys of which the Saints shall partake?
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Perhaps now, Sirs, you see little difference between the State to Believers and of Unbelievers,
Perhaps now, Sirs, you see little difference between the State to Believers and of Unbelievers,
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but the Time will certainly (yea and shortly) come, when you shall see Things in another manner.
but the Time will Certainly (yea and shortly) come, when you shall see Things in Another manner.
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Now it may be, ye account the proud happy, and think there's little profit in serving the Lord:
Now it may be, you account the proud happy, and think there's little profit in serving the Lord:
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but then shall ye discern between the Righteous and the Wicked, between him that serveth God,
but then shall you discern between the Righteous and the Wicked, between him that serves God,
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and him that serveth him not. Mal. 3.14, — 18.and him that serves him not. Malachi 3.14, — 18.
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2. From what hath been said, we may see God's wonderful Love to Believers, in preparing for them such a glorious Inheritance,
2. From what hath been said, we may see God's wondered Love to Believers, in preparing for them such a glorious Inheritance,
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and so freely conferring it on them.
and so freely conferring it on them.
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What a Miracle of Mercy and Loving-Kindness is this, (and even that which might fill us with Admiration) that the infinitely Blessed and Glorious God should take notice of such Wretches as we? O wonderful Love indeed!
What a Miracle of Mercy and Loving-Kindness is this, (and even that which might fill us with Admiration) that the infinitely Blessed and Glorious God should take notice of such Wretches as we? O wondered Love indeed!
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that such Rebels and Traitors (as we have been) should have admittance into his glorious Presence,
that such Rebels and Traitors (as we have been) should have admittance into his glorious Presence,
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and be made Companions of the Holy Angels!
and be made Sodales of the Holy Angels!
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That such Clods of Earth, such despicable Worms, should be lifted up to the highest Heaven;
That such Clods of Earth, such despicable Worms, should be lifted up to the highest Heaven;
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that we might shine as Stars there, yea, as the Sun in the Kingdom of our Father! that we might shine as Stars there, yea, as the Sun in the Kingdom of our Father!
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And that this blessed State should be so freely provided, and we taken into it on such gracious Terms. Admirable Love indeed!
And that this blessed State should be so freely provided, and we taken into it on such gracious Terms. Admirable Love indeed!
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The Terms are Faith, and not Merit, which the Gracious God doth stand upon.
The Terms Are Faith, and not Merit, which the Gracious God does stand upon.
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That's the Tenor of the New Covenant, Believe, and live, not do, and live. Good Works are an Evidence of the Truth of our Faith,
That's the Tenor of the New Covenant, Believe, and live, not do, and live. Good Works Are an Evidence of the Truth of our Faith,
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and of our Interest in that Blessedness;
and of our Interest in that Blessedness;
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but they do not any way merit or deserve it, either in whole or in part.
but they do not any Way merit or deserve it, either in Whole or in part.
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No, but it's freely given to those that believe. John 3.36. He that believeth on the Son of God, hath everlasting Life.
No, but it's freely given to those that believe. John 3.36. He that Believeth on the Son of God, hath everlasting Life.
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He hath it as sure as if he was in actual Possession of it. The Gracious God will exclude none but such as exclude themselves by their Unbelief.
He hath it as sure as if he was in actual Possession of it. The Gracious God will exclude none but such as exclude themselves by their Unbelief.
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Yea, so merciful is he unto poor lost Sinners, that he sends his Ambassadors up and down the World, to offer Salvation unto them, and to pray and beseech them in the Name of Christ to accept thereof, on the most equitable Terms.
Yea, so merciful is he unto poor lost Sinners, that he sends his ambassadors up and down the World, to offer Salvation unto them, and to pray and beseech them in the Name of christ to accept thereof, on the most equitable Terms.
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Nothing doth the Lord require but this, that Sinners lay down their Rebellious Arms, and be reconciled unto him;
Nothing does the Lord require but this, that Sinners lay down their Rebellious Arms, and be reconciled unto him;
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that they accept of Christ for their Lord and Soveraign, and be true to his Cause and Interest for the future. O wonderful condescending Love! How should we admire it!
that they accept of christ for their Lord and Sovereign, and be true to his Cause and Interest for the future. O wondered condescending Love! How should we admire it!
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That the infinite Majesty of Heaven and Earth, should beseech vile Rebels to be reconciled to him!
That the infinite Majesty of Heaven and Earth, should beseech vile Rebels to be reconciled to him!
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when as he is able to dash them in pieces, and even throw them into Hell with one Blast of his Mouth! when as he is able to dash them in Pieces, and even throw them into Hell with one Blast of his Mouth!
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Should we cry Day and Night unto God to be reconcil'd unto us, there would be nothing of wonder in it;
Should we cry Day and Night unto God to be reconciled unto us, there would be nothing of wonder in it;
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but that the offended God should beseech Offenders to lay by their Enmity, and be at Peace with him;
but that the offended God should beseech Offenders to lay by their Enmity, and be At Peace with him;
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sure this is matter of Wonder and Astonishment!
sure this is matter of Wonder and Astonishment!
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And yet how (alas) is his great Love abused, and his rich Offers slighted and disregarded by the most? As if the offered Salvation was meerly fictitious,
And yet how (alas) is his great Love abused, and his rich Offers slighted and disregarded by the most? As if the offered Salvation was merely fictitious,
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or the Heavenly Happiness were not worth the accepting? O base Ingratitude and astonishing Madness, to slight and neglect so great Salvation!
or the Heavenly Happiness were not worth the accepting? O base Ingratitude and astonishing Madness, to slight and neglect so great Salvation!
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3. From what hath been said, we may see the great Folly of Men in refusing such an Happiness.
3. From what hath been said, we may see the great Folly of Men in refusing such an Happiness.
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What is it but Happiness that all Men seek after? And for this they run, they labour and toil; What is it but Happiness that all Men seek After? And for this they run, they labour and toil;
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and yet the most (alas, like the Dog in the Fable) while they catch at the Shadow, do lose the Substance.
and yet the most (alas, like the Dog in the Fable) while they catch At the Shadow, do loose the Substance.
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How eager are Men in pursuit of that which they imagine will make them happy? And what Cost and Pains will the most be at,
How eager Are Men in pursuit of that which they imagine will make them happy? And what Cost and Pains will the most be At,
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for the obtaining a little of the World's Felicity? Whenas all worldly Pleasures, Riches and Honours, cannot possibly satisfy the Mind of Man:
for the obtaining a little of the World's Felicity? Whenas all worldly Pleasures, Riches and Honours, cannot possibly satisfy the Mind of Man:
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As one has in Metre well expressed it.
As one has in Metre well expressed it.
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All Earthly Things Man's cravings answer not, Whose little Heart would all the World contain, (If all the World should fall to one Man's Lot) And notwithstanding empty still remain.
All Earthly Things Man's cravings answer not, Whose little Heart would all the World contain, (If all the World should fallen to one Man's Lot) And notwithstanding empty still remain.
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And supposing these Things could yield some Satisfaction, yet how soon must we take our eternal leave of them? Yet a little while,
And supposing these Things could yield Some Satisfaction, yet how soon must we take our Eternal leave of them? Yet a little while,
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and all these Things will be unto us as if they had never been. But the Happiness above is substantial, and 'tis an abiding Happiness.
and all these Things will be unto us as if they had never been. But the Happiness above is substantial, and it's an abiding Happiness.
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What Folly and Madness is it then to prefer Toys and Trifles before such an Happiness? What powerful Charm is it that obstructs our true judging of Things? What Spirit of Errour hath possessed us? Can there possibly be a desire in Man of enjoying an Happiness beyond what is Eternal,
What Folly and Madness is it then to prefer Toys and Trifles before such an Happiness? What powerful Charm is it that obstructs our true judging of Things? What Spirit of Error hath possessed us? Can there possibly be a desire in Man of enjoying an Happiness beyond what is Eternal,
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yea, and Soul-satisfying and Infinite? O the wonderful Stupidity and Sottishness of Men, so careless of Everlasting Felicity!
yea, and Soul-satisfying and Infinite? O the wondered Stupidity and Sottishness of Men, so careless of Everlasting Felicity!
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Eternal Things (alas) are quite out of sight, and therefore are they slighted by the unbelieving World.
Eternal Things (alas) Are quite out of sighed, and Therefore Are they slighted by the unbelieving World.
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And they look upon those who live by Faith, as the veriest Fools imaginable;
And they look upon those who live by Faith, as the veriest Fools imaginable;
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when they see them pressing on towards the Mark, for the Prize that is set before them, and exposing themselves unto Sufferings for Christ, and in hopes of the promised Glory.
when they see them pressing on towards the Mark, for the Prize that is Set before them, and exposing themselves unto Sufferings for christ, and in hope's of the promised Glory.
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But we must become Fools in the World's esteem, if we will become wise to Salvation.
But we must become Fools in the World's esteem, if we will become wise to Salvation.
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And within a while shall the Wicked perceive whether Believers or themselves were the greater Fools.
And within a while shall the Wicked perceive whither Believers or themselves were the greater Fools.
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As the Author of that Apocryphal Book which is called the Wisdom of Solomon, hath well expressed it, saying, As the Author of that Apocryphal Book which is called the Wisdom of Solomon, hath well expressed it, saying,
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Then shall the Righteous Man stand in great boldness, before the Face of such as have afflicted him,
Then shall the Righteous Man stand in great boldness, before the Face of such as have afflicted him,
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and made no account of his Labours.
and made no account of his Labours.
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When they see it, they shall be troubled with terrible Fear, and shall be amazed at the strangeness of his Salvation,
When they see it, they shall be troubled with terrible fear, and shall be amazed At the strangeness of his Salvation,
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so far beyond all that they looked for.
so Far beyond all that they looked for.
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And they repenting and groaning for anguish of Spirit, shall say within themselves, This was he whom we had sometimes in Derision, and a Proverb of Reproach.
And they repenting and groaning for anguish of Spirit, shall say within themselves, This was he whom we had sometime in Derision, and a Proverb of Reproach.
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WE FOOLS accounted his Life Madness, and his End to be without Honour.WE FOOLS accounted his Life Madness, and his End to be without Honour.
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But how is he numbred among the Children of God, and his Lot is among the Saints? Therefore have we erred from the way of Truth;
But how is he numbered among the Children of God, and his Lot is among the Saints? Therefore have we erred from the Way of Truth;
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and the Light of Righteousness hath not shined unto us, and the Sun of Righteousness rose not upon us.
and the Light of Righteousness hath not shined unto us, and the Sun of Righteousness rose not upon us.
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We wearied our selves in the way of Wickedness and Destruction; but as for the way of the Lord, we have not known it. We wearied our selves in the Way of Wickedness and Destruction; but as for the Way of the Lord, we have not known it.
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What hath Pride profited us? Or what good hath Riches with our vaunting brought us? All those Things are passed away like a Shadow,
What hath Pride profited us? Or what good hath Riches with our vaunting brought us? All those Things Are passed away like a Shadow,
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and as a Post that hasted by. — But the Righteous live for evermore, their Reward also is with the Lord:
and as a Post that hasted by. — But the Righteous live for evermore, their Reward also is with the Lord:
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— Therefore shall they receive a Glorious Kingdom, and a beautiful Crown from the Lord's Hand. — Therefore shall they receive a Glorious Kingdom, and a beautiful Crown from the Lord's Hand.
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Ʋse II. For Excitation.
Ʋse II For Excitation.
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A Second Ʋse may be for the stirring us up to use our utmost Care and Diligence,
A Second Ʋse may be for the stirring us up to use our utmost Care and Diligence,
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for the getting and exercising a lively Faith, in order to our obtaining the Heavenly Blessedness. And,
for the getting and exercising a lively Faith, in order to our obtaining the Heavenly Blessedness. And,
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1. Let me turn my Discourse unto those that are yet in a State of Impenitency.
1. Let me turn my Discourse unto those that Are yet in a State of Impenitency.
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Sure what hath been spoken, should excite all such to lay hold on the Hope that is set before them;
Sure what hath been spoken, should excite all such to lay hold on the Hope that is Set before them;
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and to strive and labour with all their Might, to make sure of an Interest in Jesus Christ:
and to strive and labour with all their Might, to make sure of an Interest in jesus christ:
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for without this we must never hope to partake of Eternal Blessedness. He that believeth not, shall not see Life;
for without this we must never hope to partake of Eternal Blessedness. He that Believeth not, shall not see Life;
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but the Wrath of God abideth on him, Joh. 3.36.but the Wrath of God Abideth on him, John 3.36.
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O what should we strive and labour for, if not for Eternal Happiness? And what should we strive to escape, and flee from,
O what should we strive and labour for, if not for Eternal Happiness? And what should we strive to escape, and flee from,
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if not from the Wrath to come? Why, Faith and Repentance are absolutely necessary, both for obtaining the one and escaping the other.
if not from the Wrath to come? Why, Faith and Repentance Are absolutely necessary, both for obtaining the one and escaping the other.
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He that believeth not, shall be damned (saith Christ.) And except ye repent, ye shall all perish. He that Believeth not, shall be damned (Says christ.) And except you Repent, you shall all perish.
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Well, what is it then that you are now resolved for? And what are the chief Desires of your Souls? Are you for Everlasting Glory,
Well, what is it then that you Are now resolved for? And what Are the chief Desires of your Souls? are you for Everlasting Glory,
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or for the Pleasures of Sin for a Season? Are you for accepting of Christ for your Soveraign;
or for the Pleasures of since for a Season? are you for accepting of christ for your Sovereign;
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or for continuing still to be the Servants of Sin? Are you for sighting the good Fight of Faith; or for Continuing still to be the Servants of since? are you for sighting the good Fight of Faith;
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or for being the captivated Slaves of the Devil? What is it you resolve upon? for one of these must be your Choice.
or for being the captivated Slaves of the devil? What is it you resolve upon? for one of these must be your Choice.
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Are your Desires after God and Heaven? Or can that be your Blessedness which you do not desire? Deceive not your selves (I beseech you) with vain Conceits,
are your Desires After God and Heaven? Or can that be your Blessedness which you do not desire? Deceive not your selves (I beseech you) with vain Conceits,
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but consider these Things, and shew your selves Men.
but Consider these Things, and show your selves Men.
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Do you think that God will ever receive any such into his blessed and glorious Presence as are not at all desirous of it,
Do you think that God will ever receive any such into his blessed and glorious Presence as Are not At all desirous of it,
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or unto whom it shall be a Burden? No, no, God sets not so small a value upon it, as to force it upon those that desire it not.
or unto whom it shall be a Burden? No, no, God sets not so small a valve upon it, as to force it upon those that desire it not.
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Mistake not then the Notion of Heaven, or the Nature of a Soulsatisfying Blessedness. Do not you render it unto your selves a Composition of Sensual Enjoyments;
Mistake not then the Notion of Heaven, or the Nature of a Soul-satisfying Blessedness. Do not you render it unto your selves a Composition of Sensual Enjoyments;
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but look upon it, as chiefly consisting in perfect Holiness and Communion with God.
but look upon it, as chiefly consisting in perfect Holiness and Communion with God.
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And then you cannot judge of your own Right to it, by a surer Rule than this, that the Blessedness of Heaven shall be certainly theirs, whose Hearts are bent and directed towards it. Mat. 5.6, 8. Heb. 12.14. Phil. 3.8, — 14. Repent therefore, and believe the Gospel, and sleep not in the Bonds of Iniquity.
And then you cannot judge of your own Right to it, by a Surer Rule than this, that the Blessedness of Heaven shall be Certainly theirs, whose Hearts Are bent and directed towards it. Mathew 5.6, 8. Hebrew 12.14. Philip 3.8, — 14. repent Therefore, and believe the Gospel, and sleep not in the Bonds of Iniquity.
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You are earnestly call'd and invited to come and accept of Eternal Happiness; You Are earnestly called and invited to come and accept of Eternal Happiness;
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and the Lord is pleas'd to expostulate with you, saying, Sinners, Why will ye die?
and the Lord is pleased to expostulate with you, saying, Sinners, Why will you die?
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Consider how dreadful your Condition will be, if Death should find you in your Unbelief.
Consider how dreadful your Condition will be, if Death should find you in your Unbelief.
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It had been better for you never to have heard of a Saviour, than to live and die without an Interest in him. It had been better for you never to have herd of a Saviour, than to live and die without an Interest in him.
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O! what will you have to say for your selves, when Christ as your Judge shall plead the Case with you? And say, Sinners, I sentence you to Hell and Damnation;
OH! what will you have to say for your selves, when christ as your Judge shall plead the Case with you? And say, Sinners, I sentence you to Hell and Damnation;
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for this is the fruit of your own foolish Choice: No Invitations, Perswasions or Warnings could keep you from running into it.
for this is the fruit of your own foolish Choice: No Invitations, Persuasions or Warnings could keep you from running into it.
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I offered unto you Eternal Happiness, but you did not regard either Me, or my Offers.
I offered unto you Eternal Happiness, but you did not regard either Me, or my Offers.
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You could love the most vain and foolish Trifles, but you loved not Me, nor cared for my Presence. You could love the most vain and foolish Trifles, but you loved not Me, nor cared for my Presence.
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You had Thoughts enough and to spare for vain Things, but how seldom did you think of Me, You had Thoughts enough and to spare for vain Things, but how seldom did you think of Me,
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because your Hearts were not with Me. I banish you therefore that Presence which you never loved;
Because your Hearts were not with Me. I banish you Therefore that Presence which you never loved;
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I deny you that Vision which you did always shun, and the Impressions of my Likeness which you did ever hate.
I deny you that Vision which you did always shun, and the Impressions of my Likeness which you did ever hate.
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I eternally abandon you to the grossest Darkness, seeing Darkness was so grateful to you.
I eternally abandon you to the Grossest Darkness, seeing Darkness was so grateful to you.
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Depart from Me, and from the Happiness you slighted, into endless and easeless Miseries and Torments.
Depart from Me, and from the Happiness you slighted, into endless and easeless Misery's and Torments.
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O! what will impenitent Sinners have to say when the Righteous Judge shall plead the Case with them,
OH! what will impenitent Sinners have to say when the Righteous Judge shall plead the Case with them,
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and shall pass the irrevocable Sentence upon them? All Mouths (assuredly) will then be stopped,
and shall pass the irrevocable Sentence upon them? All Mouths (assuredly) will then be stopped,
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and their Conscience will tell them that the Sentence is just.
and their Conscience will tell them that the Sentence is just.
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Think of this therefore, and consider it seriously, while a Door of Hope is yet open unto you.
Think of this Therefore, and Consider it seriously, while a Door of Hope is yet open unto you.
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And if the Heavenly Happiness will not invite you, let the Terrours of Hell affright you from your Sins.
And if the Heavenly Happiness will not invite you, let the Terrors of Hell affright you from your Sins.
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For it's certain, if you slight the Glory that's offered, you will bring upon your selves Everlasting Confusion.
For it's certain, if you slight the Glory that's offered, you will bring upon your selves Everlasting Confusion.
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Flee therefore unto Christ as your only Refuge, that he may deliver you from avenging Justice, and from the wrathful Displeasure of a provoked God. Psal. 2.12. Flee Therefore unto christ as your only Refuge, that he may deliver you from avenging justice, and from the wrathful Displeasure of a provoked God. Psalm 2.12.
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And O! let him not still have fresh cause to complain, Ye will not come to me, that ye might have Life.
And OH! let him not still have fresh cause to complain, You will not come to me, that you might have Life.
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2. It should also excite Believers to greater Diligence in the Service of God.
2. It should also excite Believers to greater Diligence in the Service of God.
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For so an entrance shall be ministred unto us, into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ. For so an Entrance shall be ministered unto us, into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord jesus christ.
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If the Hopes and Fore thoughts of the Happiness above, will not excite and quicken us to our Duty, what will?
If the Hope's and Before thoughts of the Happiness above, will not excite and quicken us to our Duty, what will?
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Let us then be convinced that there is such an Happiness;
Let us then be convinced that there is such an Happiness;
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and when we believe, let us look for it, and long for it, and live in the hopeful expectation of it.
and when we believe, let us look for it, and long for it, and live in the hopeful expectation of it.
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Looking for that Blessed Hope, and the Glorious Appearing of the Great God, Tit. 2.13, 14. Now this Hope should put us upon serious Diligence, Looking for that Blessed Hope, and the Glorious Appearing of the Great God, Tit. 2.13, 14. Now this Hope should put us upon serious Diligence,
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and earnest Pursuit after such a Blessedness.
and earnest Pursuit After such a Blessedness.
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Let us therefore endeavour to live Heavenly Lives, as we hope to partake of the Heavenly Blessedness. Let us Therefore endeavour to live Heavenly Lives, as we hope to partake of the Heavenly Blessedness.
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There is nothing should influence our Hearts below, but that which doth suit Christ's Heart above.
There is nothing should influence our Hearts below, but that which does suit Christ's Heart above.
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All must be like the Lord, that are to live with him. All must be like the Lord, that Are to live with him.
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And if we do hope to be like him hereafter, then sure we should strive to resemble him here.
And if we do hope to be like him hereafter, then sure we should strive to resemble him Here.
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Yea, And every Man (saith the Apostle) that hath this Hope in him, purifieth himself, Yea, And every Man (Says the Apostle) that hath this Hope in him, Purifieth himself,
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even as he is pure, i. e. as Christ is pure.even as he is pure, i. e. as christ is pure.
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Yea, certain it is, if we do not desire further degrees of Holiness, we cannot be said to desire Heaven;
Yea, certain it is, if we do not desire further Degrees of Holiness, we cannot be said to desire Heaven;
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for Heaven is the persection of Holiness.
for Heaven is the persecution of Holiness.
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A lively Hope therefore of our Conformity to Christ, in Glory and Blessedness hereafter, will assuredly put us upon a vigorous pursuit of Conformity to him in Holiness here.
A lively Hope Therefore of our Conformity to christ, in Glory and Blessedness hereafter, will assuredly put us upon a vigorous pursuit of Conformity to him in Holiness Here.
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O! were but our Hopes more strong and lively, they would give us a Taste of the Blessedness above;
OH! were but our Hope's more strong and lively, they would give us a Taste of the Blessedness above;
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and this Taste would set us upon earnest longing after the Enjoyment of it. 2 Cor. 5.2. For in this we groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our House which is from Heaven.
and this Taste would Set us upon earnest longing After the Enjoyment of it. 2 Cor. 5.2. For in this we groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our House which is from Heaven.
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So ver. 8. We are willing rather to be absent from the Body, and to be present with the Lord.
So for. 8. We Are willing rather to be absent from the Body, and to be present with the Lord.
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Wherefore we labour, that whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him, ver. 9. Let us labour then, by a lively Faith, to realize the Happiness of Heaven to our Souls; Wherefore we labour, that whither present or absent, we may be accepted of him, ver. 9. Let us labour then, by a lively Faith, to realize the Happiness of Heaven to our Souls;
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as also to get a well-grounded Hope of our Interest in this Happiness: That so our most frequent and serious Thoughts, and delightful Meditations may be of it.
as also to get a wellgrounded Hope of our Interest in this Happiness: That so our most frequent and serious Thoughts, and delightful Meditations may be of it.
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For 'tis impossible a Man can hope for any Thing, but he will be thinking of it.
For it's impossible a Man can hope for any Thing, but he will be thinking of it.
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And the more we think of the Happiness Above, the more we shall long for it.
And the more we think of the Happiness Above, the more we shall long for it.
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And where there are longing Desires and Breathings after the Enjoyment of such an Happiness, there will also be a heedful and cautelous Fear,
And where there Are longing Desires and Breathings After the Enjoyment of such an Happiness, there will also be a heedful and cautelous fear,
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lest we should miscarry, or fall short of it; and this accompanied with a diligent Care and most earnest Endeavour to make sure.
lest we should miscarry, or fallen short of it; and this accompanied with a diligent Care and most earnest Endeavour to make sure.
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Well then, Let us make it appear, that our Faith is true, and our Hopes lively, by a more Holy Activity, Vigour, Well then, Let us make it appear, that our Faith is true, and our Hope's lively, by a more Holy Activity, Vigour,
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and Diligence in the Ways and Service of God. 1 Tim. 6.12. And let us wait with Patience for the expected Happiness, against all Oppositions and Discouragements;
and Diligence in the Ways and Service of God. 1 Tim. 6.12. And let us wait with Patience for the expected Happiness, against all Oppositions and Discouragements;
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For in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Gal. 6.9. I shall conclude this Use, with the Apostle's Exhortation, 1 Cor. 15.58.For in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Gal. 6.9. I shall conclude this Use, with the Apostle's Exhortation, 1 Cor. 15.58.
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Therefore, my Beloved Brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord, Therefore, my beloved Brothers, be you steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord,
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forasmuch as you know that your Labour is not in vain in the Lord. Now,forasmuch as you know that your Labour is not in vain in the Lord. Now,
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Ʋse III. For Consolation.
Ʋse III. For Consolation.
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The Last Ʋse may be for Consolation to Believers, against Wants, Troubles, and Death it self. And,
The Last Ʋse may be for Consolation to Believers, against Wants, Troubles, and Death it self. And,
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1. It administers Comfort to Believers against all their Wants and Necessities. It may be now you are very poor, but there's durable Riches provided for you;
1. It administers Comfort to Believers against all their Wants and Necessities. It may be now you Are very poor, but there's durable Riches provided for you;
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even a full, incorruptible and glorious Inheritance.
even a full, incorruptible and glorious Inheritance.
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Let the Fore-Thoughts of this support and comfort you under all your Straits and Necessities, for your best Days are yet to come.
Let the Fore-Thoughts of this support and Comfort you under all your Straits and Necessities, for your best Days Are yet to come.
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Consider, It is but a very little while that we shall have need of these outward Enjoyments:
Consider, It is but a very little while that we shall have need of these outward Enjoyments:
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And while we do need them, we have good ground to hope for such a measure thereof as is convenient for us.
And while we do need them, we have good ground to hope for such a measure thereof as is convenient for us.
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Whosoever he be that doth seek God's Kingdom and Righteousness above all other Things, and that waits upon God in a diligent use of those Means that he hath appointed, shall certainly enjoy so much of these Things as the All-wise God sees requisite for him.
Whosoever he be that does seek God's Kingdom and Righteousness above all other Things, and that waits upon God in a diligent use of those Means that he hath appointed, shall Certainly enjoy so much of these Things as the Alwise God sees requisite for him.
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And what can we desire more? And what can we desire more?
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How soon (alas!) should we ruine our selves, if God should leave us to be our own Carvers;
How soon (alas!) should we ruin our selves, if God should leave us to be our own Carvers;
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or should give us whatsoever we desire in the World? But it's well for us that we are under the care of so Wise and Gracious a Father, who will give us nothing but what's really good for us;
or should give us whatsoever we desire in the World? But it's well for us that we Are under the care of so Wise and Gracious a Father, who will give us nothing but what's really good for us;
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nor deny us any thing here in the World, but that which he sees would be hurtful to us.
nor deny us any thing Here in the World, but that which he sees would be hurtful to us.
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We are often desirous of several Things which are good in themselves, and good for some Persons,
We Are often desirous of several Things which Are good in themselves, and good for Some Persons,
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and which we apprehend may be good for us also;
and which we apprehend may be good for us also;
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and yet God doth (in Mercy) deny us such Things as knowing them not for our good.
and yet God does (in Mercy) deny us such Things as knowing them not for our good.
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And shall we not trust his infinite Wisdom before our own shallow and dark Understandings? Yes surely.
And shall we not trust his infinite Wisdom before our own shallow and dark Understandings? Yes surely.
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We need not therefore to trouble our selves with distracting Thoughts, and with carking Cares, who have such a wise Father to care for us here, and provides so well for us hereafter.
We need not Therefore to trouble our selves with distracting Thoughts, and with carking Cares, who have such a wise Father to care for us Here, and provides so well for us hereafter.
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We have not yet received our Portion, but it is laid up, and in safe keeping for us; We have not yet received our Portion, but it is laid up, and in safe keeping for us;
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and within a while we shall come to enjoy it.
and within a while we shall come to enjoy it.
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Fear not little Flock (saith Christ) it is your Father's good Pleasure to give you the Kingdom. Luke 12.32. Sure you that are adopted the Children of God, and have thereby a Right to the Heavenly Inheritance, may well be content with your Condition in this World; fear not little Flock (Says christ) it is your Father's good Pleasure to give you the Kingdom. Luke 12.32. Sure you that Are adopted the Children of God, and have thereby a Right to the Heavenly Inheritance, may well be content with your Condition in this World;
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you being so much better provided for in the World to come.
you being so much better provided for in the World to come.
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What if your Earthly Estate be sequestred, or any ways taken from you, so long as you have a better Estate in Heaven that none can deprive you of,
What if your Earthly Estate be sequestered, or any ways taken from you, so long as you have a better Estate in Heaven that none can deprive you of,
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even Eternal Mansions of Bliss and Glory?
even Eternal Mansions of Bliss and Glory?
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Let the Foresight (by Faith) of this Glorious Estate wean you from all inordinate Affections to Humane and Earthly Things.
Let the Foresight (by Faith) of this Glorious Estate wean you from all inordinate Affections to Humane and Earthly Things.
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What are all the Pleasures, and Riches, and Honours in the World, in comparison of those that are Spiritual and Heavenly? These will not satisfy but increase our Desires, What Are all the Pleasures, and Riches, and Honours in the World, in comparison of those that Are Spiritual and Heavenly? These will not satisfy but increase our Desires,
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but those will afford us the fullest Satisfaction. These are Temporal, and but for a Moment;
but those will afford us the Fullest Satisfaction. These Are Temporal, and but for a Moment;
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but those are Eternal, and shall last us for ever.
but those Are Eternal, and shall last us for ever.
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The greatest Things that are here upon the Earth, will appear to be (what they are indeed) but very small and trivial Things, to those that can look beyond them with an Eye of Faith,
The greatest Things that Are Here upon the Earth, will appear to be (what they Are indeed) but very small and trivial Things, to those that can look beyond them with an Eye of Faith,
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and take a view of the Heavenly Blessedness.
and take a view of the Heavenly Blessedness.
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What is Earthly Majesty, and all Earthly Glories (if put together) to the beholding the Lord Jesus Christ in all his Majesty and Glory? What are costly Garments,
What is Earthly Majesty, and all Earthly Glories (if put together) to the beholding the Lord jesus christ in all his Majesty and Glory? What Are costly Garments,
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and the most rich Attire, to those Robes of Righteousness, and Garments of Salvation, wherewith the Saints shall be clothed in the great Day of the Marriage of the Lamb? What are the most stately Palaces here on Earth, compared with Heaven the Palace of God, and the Mansions of Blessed Spirits? And what are all the Pleasures in the World, to those Rivers of Pleasures which are at God's Right Hand? Or all the Riches and Inheritances in the World, to that Glorious Inheritance of the Saints in Light?
and the most rich Attire, to those Robes of Righteousness, and Garments of Salvation, wherewith the Saints shall be clothed in the great Day of the Marriage of the Lamb? What Are the most stately Palaces Here on Earth, compared with Heaven the Palace of God, and the Mansions of Blessed Spirits? And what Are all the Pleasures in the World, to those rivers of Pleasures which Are At God's Right Hand? Or all the Riches and Inheritances in the World, to that Glorious Inheritance of the Saints in Light?
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Whatsoever we want (as to outward Enjoyments) we may comfort our selves in the Hopes of Heaven;
Whatsoever we want (as to outward Enjoyments) we may Comfort our selves in the Hope's of Heaven;
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where all our Wants will be abundantly supplied with Spiritual, Celestial, and much better Enjoyments. 2. It administers Comfort to Believers, against all their Afflictions and Troubles.
where all our Wants will be abundantly supplied with Spiritual, Celestial, and much better Enjoyments. 2. It administers Comfort to Believers, against all their Afflictions and Troubles.
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It may be now you lie groaning under Bodily Weaknesses, as pining Sickness, or racking Pains;
It may be now you lie groaning under Bodily Weaknesses, as pining Sickness, or racking Pains;
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rouling your self to and fro on your Bed, as a Door rouleth upon its Hinges;
ruling your self to and from on your Bed, as a Door Ruleth upon its Hinges;
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getting but very little Rest or Refreshment, through the anguish of your Pains, and the weariness of your Flesh.
getting but very little Rest or Refreshment, through the anguish of your Pains, and the weariness of your Flesh.
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But in Heaven there will assuredly be perfect Ease, and perfect Health, and Rest, and Refreshment, and that for evermore.
But in Heaven there will assuredly be perfect Ease, and perfect Health, and Rest, and Refreshment, and that for evermore.
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We are very apprehensive of present Pain, and present Grievances, but not of the Ease, Refreshment and Glory that shall succeed.
We Are very apprehensive of present Pain, and present Grievances, but not of the Ease, Refreshment and Glory that shall succeed.
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But remember, and consider well with your selves, that though the Pains be sharp, the Sickness lingring,
But Remember, and Consider well with your selves, that though the Pains be sharp, the Sickness lingering,
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and hangeth long upon you, yet present Time is quickly past, but Eternity will have no end.
and hangs long upon you, yet present Time is quickly passed, but Eternity will have no end.
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For which cause we faint not, (saith the Apostle) but though our outward Man perish, For which cause we faint not, (Says the Apostle) but though our outward Man perish,
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yet the inward Man is renewed Day by Day.
yet the inward Man is renewed Day by Day.
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For our light Afflictions which are but for a Moment, work for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory.
For our Light Afflictions which Are but for a Moment, work for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of Glory.
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While we look not at the Things which are seen, but at Things which are not seen:
While we look not At the Things which Are seen, but At Things which Are not seen:
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for the things which are seen, are Temporal; but the Things which are not seen, are Eternal. for the things which Are seen, Are Temporal; but the Things which Are not seen, Are Eternal.
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We pitch too much (alas!) upon a carnal Hope, but do not enough look after the Glory of the everlasting State:
We pitch too much (alas!) upon a carnal Hope, but do not enough look After the Glory of the everlasting State:
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and this makes our Afflictions seem heavy and grievous.
and this makes our Afflictions seem heavy and grievous.
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Whereas, a wellgrounded and lively Hope of the Heavenly Happiness and Glory, would make our greatest Afflictions to become light,
Whereas, a wellgrounded and lively Hope of the Heavenly Happiness and Glory, would make our greatest Afflictions to become Light,
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and turn our Pains into Pleasure, yea, and Death it self into Life. But now let me apply it to those especially that suffer for Righteousness Sake.
and turn our Pains into Pleasure, yea, and Death it self into Life. But now let me apply it to those especially that suffer for Righteousness Sake.
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Shall any of us shrink at Sufferings for Christ, who shall be in Glory with him for ever? How short is the Suffering? how long the Reward? How light the Affliction? how weighty the Glory?
Shall any of us shrink At Sufferings for christ, who shall be in Glory with him for ever? How short is the Suffering? how long the Reward? How Light the Affliction? how weighty the Glory?
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If we had but Wisdom to reckon aright, and would weigh these Things in the Ballance of the Sanctuary, we should quickly see whether present Sufferings,
If we had but Wisdom to reckon aright, and would weigh these Things in the Balance of the Sanctuary, we should quickly see whither present Sufferings,
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or the future Glory would turn the Scales. Rom. 8.18. For I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time, are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us.
or the future Glory would turn the Scales. Rom. 8.18. For I reckon that the Sufferings of this present Time, Are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed in us.
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There are few that have met with greater Sufferings than this great Apostle was exercised with, and yet he looks upon them as next to nothing,
There Are few that have met with greater Sufferings than this great Apostle was exercised with, and yet he looks upon them as next to nothing,
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when compared with the future Glory. I reckon (saith he.) And most surely he had learned to reckon aright,
when compared with the future Glory. I reckon (Says he.) And most surely he had learned to reckon aright,
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and this much refresh'd him under all his Trials.
and this much refreshed him under all his Trials.
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So 'tis said of the believing Hebrews also, that they took joyfully the spoiling of their Goods,
So it's said of the believing Hebrews also, that they took joyfully the spoiling of their Goods,
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as knowing in themselves, that they had in Heaven a better and an enduring Substance. And Moses esteemed Reproaches for Christ, greater Riches than the Treasures in Egypt: as knowing in themselves, that they had in Heaven a better and an enduring Substance. And Moses esteemed Reproaches for christ, greater Riches than the Treasures in Egypt:
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for he had respect ('tis said) to the recompence of the Reward. for he had respect (it's said) to the recompense of the Reward.
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He did not only bear his Sufferings with Patience, but did also esteem very highly of them,
He did not only bear his Sufferings with Patience, but did also esteem very highly of them,
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as knowing that Heaven would make amends for all. This is it that chears the Hearts of God's Faithful People, in all their Troubles.
as knowing that Heaven would make amends for all. This is it that cheers the Hearts of God's Faithful People, in all their Troubles.
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I had fainted, (saith David) unless I had believed to see the Goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living. I had fainted, (Says David) unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living.
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Having Hopes of enjoying so great a Good, beyond all Time, to Eternity;
Having Hope's of enjoying so great a Good, beyond all Time, to Eternity;
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we may well endure a far lesser Evil, when so short, even but for a Moment.
we may well endure a Far lesser Evil, when so short, even but for a Moment.
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If we be reproached for the Name of Christ, we have reason to rejoice, and not to be ashamed: If we be reproached for the Name of christ, we have reason to rejoice, and not to be ashamed:
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For on our Enemies part God is evil spoken of, but on our part he is glorified. For on our Enemies part God is evil spoken of, but on our part he is glorified.
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And if we glorify God here, by our patient continuance in well-doing, he will also glorify us hereafter with Christ, in Eternal Glory.
And if we Glorify God Here, by our patient Continuance in welldoing, he will also Glorify us hereafter with christ, in Eternal Glory.
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If we suffer, we shall also reign with him; but if we deny him, he will also deny us. 2 Tim. 2.12. Have any of us lost the love of Men, for our Sincerity and Faithfulness? Why what is this to the Love of God, which we shall enjoy for ever? Are we (by our Enemies) cast into Prison? We shall shortly be in our Father's House, where there are Mansions of Bliss and Glory. If we suffer, we shall also Reign with him; but if we deny him, he will also deny us. 2 Tim. 2.12. Have any of us lost the love of Men, for our Sincerity and Faithfulness? Why what is this to the Love of God, which we shall enjoy for ever? are we (by our Enemies) cast into Prison? We shall shortly be in our Father's House, where there Are Mansions of Bliss and Glory.
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The worst that our Enemies can do us here, is only to kill the Body, and this they cannot do neither without the permission of God;
The worst that our Enemies can do us Here, is only to kill the Body, and this they cannot do neither without the permission of God;
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and when God permits them to injure our Bodies, he thereby designs us good to our Souls.
and when God permits them to injure our Bodies, he thereby designs us good to our Souls.
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So that our Enemies are very unskilful, whatsoever Evil they design unto us; for when they impair the outward Man, they thereby better the inward Man:
So that our Enemies Are very unskilful, whatsoever Evil they Design unto us; for when they impair the outward Man, they thereby better the inward Man:
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And if they root us out of the Earth, they do but send us the sooner to Heaven. And if they root us out of the Earth, they do but send us the sooner to Heaven.
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Yea, and the greater our Sufferings are here in the World, the greater will be our Happiness hereafter.
Yea, and the greater our Sufferings Are Here in the World, the greater will be our Happiness hereafter.
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'Twas a Saying of one of the Antient Fathers, when vilified by his Enemies. He that willingly takes from my good Name, unwillingly adds to my Reward.
'Twas a Saying of one of the Ancient Father's, when vilified by his Enemies. He that willingly Takes from my good Name, unwillingly adds to my Reward.
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Surely then, the Hopes of Heaven should chear our Hearts under all our Trials. 3. It administers Comfort to Believers, even against Death it self.
Surely then, the Hope's of Heaven should cheer our Hearts under all our Trials. 3. It administers Comfort to Believers, even against Death it self.
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These Earthly Tabernacles must be dissolved, but what then? We have a Building of God, These Earthly Tabernacles must be dissolved, but what then? We have a Building of God,
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an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens. We shall but leave a poor tottering Cottage, to live in a Princely Palace;an House not made with Hands, Eternal in the Heavens. We shall but leave a poor tottering Cottage, to live in a Princely Palace;
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and forsake an unquiet and troublesome World, for a place of everlasting Repose.
and forsake an unquiet and troublesome World, for a place of everlasting Repose.
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Death to Believers is but a sweet Sleep, and the Grave but a Chamber of Rest; Death to Believers is but a sweet Sleep, and the Grave but a Chamber of Rest;
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where the Body doth quietly repose it self till the general Resurrection:
where the Body does quietly repose it self till the general Resurrection:
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And then it shall certainly awake from its Sleep, and be raised again a most Glorious Body, Phil. 3.21.
And then it shall Certainly awake from its Sleep, and be raised again a most Glorious Body, Philip 3.21.
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And while the Body doth thus quietly rest in the Grave, the Soul is in actual Joy and Felicity.
And while the Body does thus quietly rest in the Grave, the Soul is in actual Joy and Felicity.
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It doth not sleep in the Grave with the Body, (as some do foolishly imagine) but is present with the Lord,
It does not sleep in the Grave with the Body, (as Some do foolishly imagine) but is present with the Lord,
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and in a State of Activity. Death is to the Soul of every Believer an immediate Passage into Glory.
and in a State of Activity. Death is to the Soul of every Believer an immediate Passage into Glory.
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Believers may therefore look Death in the Face with a great deal of Joy and Comfort, for its Sting is taken away by Christ,
Believers may Therefore look Death in the Face with a great deal of Joy and Comfort, for its Sting is taken away by christ,
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and it is unto them a Translation. Their Life is not taken away, but changed; 'tis changed from a miserable and corruptible Life, to that which is Blessed and Eternal.
and it is unto them a translation. Their Life is not taken away, but changed; it's changed from a miserable and corruptible Life, to that which is Blessed and Eternal.
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There's a Glorious State provided for Believers in the World to come, and Death is the ready Passage into it.
There's a Glorious State provided for Believers in the World to come, and Death is the ready Passage into it.
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Wherefore comfort one another with these Words, (saith the Apostle.) With what Words? Why, that Jesus Christ shall come in the Clouds, and take Believers unto himself; Wherefore Comfort one Another with these Words, (Says the Apostle.) With what Words? Why, that jesus christ shall come in the Clouds, and take Believers unto himself;
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and so shall we for ever be with the Lord. Lastly, The Doctrine affords matter of Comfort, to the Dear Relations of our Deceased Friend;and so shall we for ever be with the Lord. Lastly, The Doctrine affords matter of Comfort, to the Dear Relations of our Deceased Friend;
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who hath fought a good Fight, and hath finished her Course, and is now gone to receive the Crown which the Lord hath prepared for her.
who hath fought a good Fight, and hath finished her Course, and is now gone to receive the Crown which the Lord hath prepared for her.
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She was one that was assaulted with many Temptations, but through the Captain of her Salvation she did conquer and overcome;
She was one that was assaulted with many Temptations, but through the Captain of her Salvation she did conquer and overcome;
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and is now enjoying (as we have ground to hope) the Reward of a Faithful Souldier of Christ; and is now enjoying (as we have ground to hope) the Reward of a Faithful Soldier of christ;
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even an immortal Crown of Life and Glory;
even an immortal Crown of Life and Glory;
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yea, the highest Felicity she is capable of receiving, till her Body and Soul be again reunited;
yea, the highest Felicity she is capable of receiving, till her Body and Soul be again Reunited;
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and then will her Happiness be full and compleat.
and then will her Happiness be full and complete.
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Ever since I knew her, I look'd upon her to be one that desired to make Religion her Business,
Ever since I knew her, I looked upon her to be one that desired to make Religion her Business,
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or the chief concern of her Life. She had very low and mean Thoughts of her self;
or the chief concern of her Life. She had very low and mean Thoughts of her self;
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and was greatly afraid of being mistaken, and of thinking her Condition to be better than it was.
and was greatly afraid of being mistaken, and of thinking her Condition to be better than it was.
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She has oft (in my hearing) lamented and bewail'd her Distractions of Mind in Duty;
She has oft (in my hearing) lamented and bewailed her Distractions of Mind in Duty;
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and would tell me she found it a very difficult thing to keep her Heart close unto God.
and would tell me she found it a very difficult thing to keep her Heart close unto God.
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And where is there a Christian indeed, that doth not experience this? It was her practice every Day to read a considerable Portion of the Holy Scriptures,
And where is there a Christian indeed, that does not experience this? It was her practice every Day to read a considerable Portion of the Holy Scriptures,
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and to meditate and pray in secret; besides her constant joyning in Family-Duties.
and to meditate and pray in secret; beside her constant joining in Family duties.
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She would say that she found those two Soul-enriching Duties of Meditation, and Self-examination, very hard and difficult to perform them aright.
She would say that she found those two Soul-enriching Duties of Meditation, and Self-examination, very hard and difficult to perform them aright.
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She had a very hearty Love (I believe) to all God's Faithful People;
She had a very hearty Love (I believe) to all God's Faithful People;
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not only those that were of the same Judgment with her, but also to those that differed from her in some Circumstantials of Religion. not only those that were of the same Judgement with her, but also to those that differed from her in Some Circumstantials of Religion.
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She was far from that factious and narrow Spirit (which too many have discovered in these our Days) that has no hearty Love for any but those that are of their own Perswasion.
She was Far from that factious and narrow Spirit (which too many have discovered in these our Days) that has no hearty Love for any but those that Are of their own Persuasion.
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No, wheresoever she saw any thing of the Image of God, in Rich or Poor,
No, wheresoever she saw any thing of the Image of God, in Rich or Poor,
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or any Person that differed from her in Judgment, such Persons were always welcome to her;
or any Person that differed from her in Judgement, such Persons were always welcome to her;
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and she ever expressed an high esteem of them. She delighted most in the Society of those who truly feared the Lord.
and she ever expressed an high esteem of them. She delighted most in the Society of those who truly feared the Lord.
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She would speak her Mind freely, and with very great Zeal, in vindicating God's Faithful Servants,
She would speak her Mind freely, and with very great Zeal, in vindicating God's Faithful Servants,
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when she heard any of them spoken against, or reflected on by others. Her Humility was very conspicuous and apparent to all that conversed much with her.
when she herd any of them spoken against, or reflected on by Others. Her Humility was very conspicuous and apparent to all that conversed much with her.
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And you of her Neighbours who knew her well, can give your Attestation to what I say.
And you of her Neighbours who knew her well, can give your Attestation to what I say.
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How free was she always in her Converse with you? And how familiar would she be with the poorest of you? The Poor was as welcome to her as the Rich;
How free was she always in her Converse with you? And how familiar would she be with the Poorest of you? The Poor was as welcome to her as the Rich;
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and more especially such as feared the Lord.
and more especially such as feared the Lord.
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She would visit the poorest of her Neighbours with delight, when she could have any hopes of doing them good,
She would visit the Poorest of her Neighbours with delight, when she could have any hope's of doing them good,
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or of administring any Relief to them.
or of administering any Relief to them.
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She went very modestly in her Apparel, (ever since I knew her) chusing rather to go below her Quality,
She went very modestly in her Apparel, (ever since I knew her) choosing rather to go below her Quality,
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than in the least to exceed. She could not endure those ridiculous Fashions which are now so much followed by many;
than in the least to exceed. She could not endure those ridiculous Fashions which Are now so much followed by many;
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those foolish and fantastical Dresses which abundance do please themselves with.
those foolish and fantastical Dresses which abundance do please themselves with.
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And for my part, I verily believe that a great many Persons amongst us, do please but a very few with their Dress, besides the Devil and themselves.
And for my part, I verily believe that a great many Persons among us, do please but a very few with their Dress, beside the devil and themselves.
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And I wish the Lord may not bring upon these, what he brought upon the haughty Daughters of Zion, Isa. 3.16, — 26. Jer. 15.9.
And I wish the Lord may not bring upon these, what he brought upon the haughty Daughters of Zion, Isaiah 3.16, — 26. Jer. 15.9.
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chap. 14.1, — 18. and 52.1, — 27. Many there are which seem not to approve of these foolish, fantastical Fashions,chap. 14.1, — 18. and 52.1, — 27. Many there Are which seem not to approve of these foolish, fantastical Fashions,
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and yet, forsooth, they must follow the same, lest they make themselves ridiculous. But our honoured Friend, the deceased Gentlewoman, was not of their Mind;
and yet, forsooth, they must follow the same, lest they make themselves ridiculous. But our honoured Friend, the deceased Gentlewoman, was not of their Mind;
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for she rather chose to be accounted ridiculous by proud and foolish Sinners, than to make her self so indeed, in the Sight of the All-seeing God.
for she rather chosen to be accounted ridiculous by proud and foolish Sinners, than to make her self so indeed, in the Sighed of the All-seeing God.
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She spent little time in dressing her self, and as little she spent in Idleness.
She spent little time in dressing her self, and as little she spent in Idleness.
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She would constantly be employed in one honest Business or other, as knowing it sinful (either in Poor or in Rich) to trifle and idle away precious Time.
She would constantly be employed in one honest Business or other, as knowing it sinful (either in Poor or in Rich) to trifle and idle away precious Time.
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She had indeed her Infirmities and Weaknesses (which none are free from while here in the World,) but these (I believe) were her great Grief and Burden.
She had indeed her Infirmities and Weaknesses (which none Are free from while Here in the World,) but these (I believe) were her great Grief and Burden.
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Naturally she seem'd to be inclined to Passion, the which I have heard her lament and bewail;
Naturally she seemed to be inclined to Passion, the which I have herd her lament and bewail;
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and I hope, through Grace, she did very much conquer it.
and I hope, through Grace, she did very much conquer it.
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Some of her Servants have told me, that when she has been most angry, her Back was no sooner turned but all her Passion was gone,
some of her Servants have told me, that when she has been most angry, her Back was no sooner turned but all her Passion was gone,
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and she would then be as mild and well pleased again, as if she had never been angry.
and she would then be as mild and well pleased again, as if she had never been angry.
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She was a very Tender and Affectionate Wife, and as suitable (I believe) as ever Husband enjoyed.
She was a very Tender and Affectionate Wife, and as suitable (I believe) as ever Husband enjoyed.
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Sure never did two live more comfortably together than these two Persons did.
Sure never did two live more comfortably together than these two Persons did.
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Their greatest Strife seem'd always to be which should exceed in their Love to each other.
Their greatest Strife seemed always to be which should exceed in their Love to each other.
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She was a very careful and indulgent Mother, and had a very tender love to her Children,
She was a very careful and indulgent Mother, and had a very tender love to her Children,
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yet would never indulge them in any thing that was bad.
yet would never indulge them in any thing that was bad.
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Her nearest and dearest Relations and Friends, have cause to lament and bewail their own Loss;
Her nearest and dearest Relations and Friends, have cause to lament and bewail their own Loss;
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but to rejoyce and take comfort in the hopes of her Gain.
but to rejoice and take Comfort in the hope's of her Gain.
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Her Expressions and Carriage in her last Sickness, and the Morning before she was taken ill, were very remarkable and affecting:
Her Expressions and Carriage in her last Sickness, and the Morning before she was taken ill, were very remarkable and affecting:
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For immediately before her last Sickness seiz'd her, she renew'd her Resolutions of praising God more;
For immediately before her last Sickness seized her, she renewed her Resolutions of praising God more;
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and told her Affectionate (and now Sorrowful) Husband, that they would join together in singing God's Praises.
and told her Affectionate (and now Sorrowful) Husband, that they would join together in singing God's Praises.
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And she also discoursed then with him of Death, and of the great Concerns of their Souls,
And she also discoursed then with him of Death, and of the great Concerns of their Souls,
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and this with greater Affection and Freedom than usually she had done.
and this with greater Affection and Freedom than usually she had done.
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And she further expressed her willingness to die, if she had but more hopes of her fitness for it.
And she further expressed her willingness to die, if she had but more hope's of her fitness for it.
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And all this the same Morning before her Sickness seized her, which was therefore the more remarkable.
And all this the same Morning before her Sickness seized her, which was Therefore the more remarkable.
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And after she was taken Ill, and her Pains were very great upon her, she would justify God,
And After she was taken Ill, and her Pains were very great upon her, she would justify God,
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and be speaking good of his Name; saying, I will bear the Indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him.
and be speaking good of his Name; saying, I will bear the Indignation of the Lord, Because I have sinned against him.
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Well, (would she say) God is still Good and Gracious, O! that I could love so Good a God more! Well, (would she say) God is still Good and Gracious, OH! that I could love so Good a God more!
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It is very affecting to hear a poor Soul (who is even ready to breath out her last) still breathing forth earnest Desires after God,
It is very affecting to hear a poor Soul (who is even ready to breath out her last) still breathing forth earnest Desires After God,
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and after a more ardent Love unto him. She desired to love him more while she was here:
and After a more Ardent Love unto him. She desired to love him more while she was Here:
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and O now she loves, even as she is beloved!
and Oh now she loves, even as she is Beloved!
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She renew'd her Resolutions of praising God more, and now she's gone to sing everlasting Allelujahs.
She renewed her Resolutions of praising God more, and now she's gone to sing everlasting Hallelujahs.
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Let this therefore comfort her dearest Relations, and every one of us who truly loved her;
Let this Therefore Comfort her dearest Relations, and every one of us who truly loved her;
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that though her Death be a Loss unto us, yet it's far more gainful to her. that though her Death be a Loss unto us, yet it's Far more gainful to her.
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We have ground to hope that her Soul is gone to the Spirits of the Just made perfect;
We have ground to hope that her Soul is gone to the Spirits of the Just made perfect;
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where she shall sin no more, nor sorrow any more; but all Tears shall be wiped from her Eyes:
where she shall sin no more, nor sorrow any more; but all Tears shall be wiped from her Eyes:
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and there shall be no more Death, neither Sickness, nor Pain; for the former Things are passed away.
and there shall be no more Death, neither Sickness, nor Pain; for the former Things Are passed away.
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Now the Use that we should make of what hath been spoken in the Praise and Commendation of our deceased Friend, is to follow and imitate her Example, in whatsoever was excellent and imitable in her.
Now the Use that we should make of what hath been spoken in the Praise and Commendation of our deceased Friend, is to follow and imitate her Exampl, in whatsoever was excellent and imitable in her.
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920
She was much in reading the Word of God, in Meditation and Secret Prayer, and in that necessary (and too much neglected) Duty of Self-Examination.
She was much in reading the Word of God, in Meditation and Secret Prayer, and in that necessary (and too much neglected) Duty of Self-Examination.
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Let us endeavour therefore to be much in the practice of these necessary and most profitable Duties, that we may live comfortably,
Let us endeavour Therefore to be much in the practice of these necessary and most profitable Duties, that we may live comfortably,
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and die happily, as we hope this deceased Gentlewoman did.
and die happily, as we hope this deceased Gentlewoman did.
cc vvi av-j, c-acp pns12 vvb d j-vvn n1 vdd.
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923
I am by no means for commending the Dead any further than may be for the good of the Living,
I am by no means for commending the Dead any further than may be for the good of the Living,
pns11 vbm p-acp dx n2 p-acp vvg dt j d av-jc cs vmb vbi p-acp dt j pp-f dt j-vvg,
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and for the Praise and Glory of God.
and for the Praise and Glory of God.
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Yea, I look upon it as a very great Sin, to commend the deceased without good ground for it;
Yea, I look upon it as a very great since, to commend the deceased without good ground for it;
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for in so doing God's People are grieved, and the Wicked more hardened in their Impenitency.
for in so doing God's People Are grieved, and the Wicked more hardened in their Impenitency.
c-acp p-acp av vdg np1|vbz n1 vbr vvn, cc dt j av-dc j-vvn p-acp po32 n1.
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And yet this (alas!) is a practice too common.
And yet this (alas!) is a practice too Common.
cc av d (uh!) vbz dt n1 av j.
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928
But I hope I have said nothing of our deceased Friend but what may be attested by many,
But I hope I have said nothing of our deceased Friend but what may be attested by many,
cc-acp pns11 vvb pns11 vhb vvn pix pp-f po12 j-vvn n1 cc-acp q-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp d,
(5) application (DIV2)
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and that which may be of good use to us all, if we be not wanting to our selves.
and that which may be of good use to us all, if we be not wanting to our selves.
cc cst r-crq vmb vbi pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12 d, cs pns12 vbb xx vvg p-acp po12 n2.
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930
Whatsoever Failings therefore we might see in her, let us labour to shun and avoid the like;
Whatsoever Failings Therefore we might see in her, let us labour to shun and avoid the like;
r-crq n2-vvg av pns12 vmd vvi p-acp pno31, vvb pno12 vvi pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt j;
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and whereinsoever she did excel, let us labour to imitate her.
and whereinsoever she did excel, let us labour to imitate her.
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And let us always endeavour to be Followers of those, who through Faith and Patience inherit the Promises. And let us always endeavour to be Followers of those, who through Faith and Patience inherit the Promises.
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Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the Presence of his Glory with exceeding Joy, To the only-Wise God our Saviour, be Glory and Majesty, Dominion and Power, both now and ever. Amen. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the Presence of his Glory with exceeding Joy, To the Only wise God our Saviour, be Glory and Majesty, Dominion and Power, both now and ever. Amen.
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