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ACTS 7.59: And they stoned Stephen calling upon God, and saying; Lord Jesus receive my spirit.ACTS 7.59: And they stoned Stephen calling upon God, and saying; Lord jesus receive my Spirit.
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THe whole chapter contains the Tragical history of Stephen a primitive Deacon;
THe Whole chapter contains the Tragical history of Stephen a primitive Deacon;
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wherein we have 1. his large sermon, 2. The Jewes ill resentment of it, 3. Their cruelty to the Preacher, insteed of love and honour.
wherein we have 1. his large sermon, 2. The Jews ill resentment of it, 3. Their cruelty to the Preacher, instead of love and honour.
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1. For the Sermon, it consists of Doctrine, and Application. The Doctrinal part ends at the 50th. verse, and all this while the Auditors are still and quiet, no noise at all.
1. For the Sermon, it consists of Doctrine, and Application. The Doctrinal part ends At the 50th. verse, and all this while the Auditors Are still and quiet, no noise At all.
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The Application begins at the 51 verse, and this enrages them, and drives them into the worst kind of madness.
The Application begins At the 51 verse, and this enrages them, and drives them into the worst kind of madness.
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In the Applicative part, 1. The holy Preacher upbraids them in general, with the stoutness, stubbornness,
In the Applicative part, 1. The holy Preacher upbraids them in general, with the stoutness, stubbornness,
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and stiff-neckedness of their hearts, verse 51. 2. Charges upon them their resisting the Holy Ghost,
and stiff-neckedness of their hearts, verse 51. 2. Charges upon them their resisting the Holy Ghost,
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and this too modo, and more patrum, after the manner of their Predecessors; so lashing them, and their Ancestors with the same whip, in the same 51. verse.
and this too modo, and more patrum, After the manner of their Predecessors; so lashing them, and their Ancestors with the same whip, in the same 51. verse.
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3. He charges upon their fore-Fathers their horrid cruelty to the prophets, ye their cruelty to the very death, against them which were the Propheciers of Christ, his NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET the forerunners of him;
3. He charges upon their fore-Fathers their horrid cruelty to the Prophets, you their cruelty to the very death, against them which were the Propheiers of christ, his and the forerunners of him;
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thus were they the stock of bloody parents.
thus were they the stock of bloody Parents.
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4. He charges upon them (the cruel seed of cruel Butchers spiritually) that they were worse than their parents;
4. He charges upon them (the cruel seed of cruel Butchers spiritually) that they were Worse than their Parents;
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for of the Messias himself that holy and just one, they themselves had but lately been the betrayers, and murderers 52 verse.
for of the Messias himself that holy and just one, they themselves had but lately been the betrayers, and murderers 52 verse.
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Last, He lays at their dores the guilt of high treason against the Law of Moses, in every part and parcel of it,
Last, He lays At their doors the guilt of high treason against the Law of Moses, in every part and parcel of it,
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though they seemd so much to cry it up, and wore broad Phylactories of it upon their Garments in their dayly Garb;
though they seemed so much to cry it up, and wore broad Phylactories of it upon their Garments in their daily Garb;
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and he circumstantiates this guilt, by their breaking of the Law, though received by the disposition of Angels;
and he circumstantiates this guilt, by their breaking of the Law, though received by the disposition of Angels;
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Some refer this to Moses and Aron; Some to the Angel that appeared to Moses in the burning bush;
some refer this to Moses and Aron; some to the Angel that appeared to Moses in the burning bush;
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Some to many Angels which were testes & internuncii, Witnesses and Messengers betwixt God and Moses in giving the Law. some to many Angels which were testes & internuncii, Witnesses and Messengers betwixt God and Moses in giving the Law.
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2. For the Jewes ill resentment of this close application, it is expressed by divers cross and curst gestures, 1. they were cut to the heart, not savingly prickt,
2. For the Jews ill resentment of this close application, it is expressed by diverse cross and cursed gestures, 1. they were Cut to the heart, not savingly pricked,
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but maliciously pierced and gall'd, verse 54, 2. They gnashed. on him with their teeth, this stridor dentium the action of damned Friends, enraged against the Lord. 3. made a great outcry 57 verse, with an unanimous, tumultuous rage 4. They stopped their ears to hear no more, either of his Counsel or complaints. 5. They ran upon him with one accord, in the same verse, united in malice. 6. They cast him out of the City;
but maliciously pierced and galled, verse 54, 2. They gnashed. on him with their teeth, this stridor dentium the actium of damned Friends, enraged against the Lord. 3. made a great outcry 57 verse, with an unanimous, tumultuous rage 4. They stopped their ears to hear no more, either of his Counsel or complaints. 5. They ran upon him with one accord, in the same verse, united in malice. 6. They cast him out of the city;
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not only out of the Synagogue; but they look upon him as such an Anathema not fit for humane society.
not only out of the Synagogue; but they look upon him as such an Anathema not fit for humane society.
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3. For their cruelty against the Preacher, that is fully expressed in the 58, 59 verses, they stone him to death, ad dures duriores; being more hard with cruelty than the Stones they cast at him;
3. For their cruelty against the Preacher, that is Fully expressed in the 58, 59 Verses, they stone him to death, and dures duriores; being more hard with cruelty than the Stones they cast At him;
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a sad course they took, and made most vile Application, casting stones at the Preacher, insteed of casting the first stone at their own hard and stony hearts.
a sad course they took, and made most vile Application, casting stones At the Preacher, instead of casting the First stone At their own hard and stony hearts.
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Thus their rage brings Stephen to his Martyrdome;
Thus their rage brings Stephen to his Martyrdom;
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his name in Greek signifies a Crown, from hence one alluding, tells us, that he was at this time Crowned with pretious stones, lapidibus ' preciosis coronatns est, and another, that he was joyned closer to Christ the corner stone.
his name in Greek signifies a Crown, from hence one alluding, tells us, that he was At this time Crowned with precious stones, lapidibus ' preciosis coronatns est, and Another, that he was joined closer to christ the corner stone.
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Et per tot lapides petrae conjungitur uni. But see now the sweet, and gratious deportment of this blessed Deacon, Saint, and Martyr;Et per tot lapides Rock conjungitur uni. But see now the sweet, and gracious deportment of this blessed Deacon, Saint, and Martyr;
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as before he had faithfully preached to them, so now he as servently prayes before them and for them:
as before he had faithfully preached to them, so now he as servently prays before them and for them:
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as he imitated the death of Christ, so Christ in his death, turning himself to God:
as he imitated the death of christ, so christ in his death, turning himself to God:
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and truly it was now high time, satis verborum apud homines perdiderat, meritò ad Deum convertit, he had lost too much time in speaking to malicious man, he therefore now directs himself to the mercifull God by prayer.
and truly it was now high time, satis verborum apud homines perdiderat, meritò ad God Convertit, he had lost too much time in speaking to malicious man, he Therefore now directs himself to the merciful God by prayer.
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And in his dying supplications he imitates his dying Saviour;
And in his dying supplications he imitates his dying Saviour;
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those 2 petitions which he put up to his Father on the Cross, he sends up to God now, only inverting Christs Order, Luke 23.34.46.
those 2 petitions which he put up to his Father on the Cross, he sends up to God now, only inverting Christ Order, Lycia 23.34.46.
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Christ prayed first for his enemies, then for himself but Stephen first for his own Soul, and then for his enemies;
christ prayed First for his enemies, then for himself but Stephen First for his own Soul, and then for his enemies;
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And surely there may be good reasons given for it, 1. The Servant must be below the Master;
And surely there may be good Reasons given for it, 1. The Servant must be below the Master;
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Christs love to enemies was the Copy, his the transcript, Mat. 5.44, 48. In loving enemies,
Christ love to enemies was the Copy, his the transcript, Mathew 5.44, 48. In loving enemies,
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and praying for them, we must strive to be perfect, as our heavenly Father;
and praying for them, we must strive to be perfect, as our heavenly Father;
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it is honour enough for us to follow. 2. Christ and Stephen (so other Christians too) in this walk by distinct rules;
it is honour enough for us to follow. 2. christ and Stephen (so other Christians too) in this walk by distinct rules;
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we must love our Neighbours (so our Enemies) as our selves, Christ loved them better than himself, in this commended his love to us to imitate, not equalize, Rom. 5.8. 3. Christ needed no prayer for himself,
we must love our Neighbours (so our Enemies) as our selves, christ loved them better than himself, in this commended his love to us to imitate, not equalise, Rom. 5.8. 3. christ needed no prayer for himself,
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but Stephen did, and so do we as one observes Christ prayed but for example sake,
but Stephen did, and so do we as one observes christ prayed but for Exampl sake,
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as to himself, but upon a real need for his crucifiers;
as to himself, but upon a real need for his crucifiers;
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now needfull workes should allwaies be done first, and therefore Christ observed this method, but not Stephen, for it was more needfull for him to secure his own Soul first by prayer,
now needful works should always be done First, and Therefore christ observed this method, but not Stephen, for it was more needful for him to secure his own Soul First by prayer,
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and then to intercede for his Enemies.
and then to intercede for his Enemies.
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These 2 prayers of his, proclaimed him a right Christian in his death, the first discovers fidei constantiam, the constancy of his Faith in his petition for himself, the second contains summam charitatis, the substance of his love and charity,
These 2 Prayers of his, proclaimed him a right Christian in his death, the First discovers fidei constantiam, the constancy of his Faith in his petition for himself, the second contains summam charitatis, the substance of his love and charity,
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even to enemies, which 2 graces and duties contain the marrow of Christian Religion, for which and in which he dyed.
even to enemies, which 2 graces and duties contain the marrow of Christian Religion, for which and in which he died.
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The Text is Stephens first Prayer for himself, in which we have part of the last words of the first Martyr after Christ;
The Text is Stephen's First Prayer for himself, in which we have part of the last words of the First Martyr After christ;
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and the holy gratious farewell-breathings of a dying Saint;
and the holy gracious farewell-breathings of a dying Saint;
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the words may be called morientis cygni cantilena, the last sweet note of a milk-white innocent dying Swan;
the words may be called morientis cygni cantilena, the last sweet note of a milkwhite innocent dying Swan;
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his petition is short, but sweet, when totum pro vulnere Corpus, the whole body was but one wound, little leisure he hath to speak much,
his petition is short, but sweet, when totum Pro vulnere Corpus, the Whole body was but one wound, little leisure he hath to speak much,
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and therefore he speaks fully and fervently, much in a little, as Homers Ileads in a nutshel.
and Therefore he speaks Fully and fervently, much in a little, as Homers Ileads in a nutshell.
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There are two parts of the Text, 1. The great person or Prince petitioned, the Lord Jesus.
There Are two parts of the Text, 1. The great person or Prince petitioned, the Lord jesus.
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2. The sum and substance of his petition. Receive my Spirit, De corpore minime sollicitus animam in Christimanus deponit;
2. The sum and substance of his petition. Receive my Spirit, De corpore minime sollicitus animam in Christimanus Deposit;
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he minded not his Body, his whole care was for his Soul. I shall handle the words two wayes.
he minded not his Body, his Whole care was for his Soul. I shall handle the words two ways.
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1. In sensu divise, every word by it self, for there is a weight in every single word.
1. In sensu divise, every word by it self, for there is a weight in every single word.
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2. In sensu composito, taking the substance of the whole prayer together: 1. In a divided sense;
2. In sensu composito, taking the substance of the Whole prayer together: 1. In a divided sense;
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here are 5 words in the prayer, every one is praegnant with holy matter. 1. Lord; in death he turns himself to the Lord;
Here Are 5 words in the prayer, every one is pregnant with holy matter. 1. Lord; in death he turns himself to the Lord;
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hence observe, Good men should shut up their lives with prayer; we should begin and end with it at all times and in all employments;
hence observe, Good men should shut up their lives with prayer; we should begin and end with it At all times and in all employments;
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this duty should bring up the front, — lead up the rear in all the actions of our life, which is a warfare;
this duty should bring up the front, — led up the rear in all the actions of our life, which is a warfare;
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he who is the Alpha and Omega, in himself, should be the beginning, and the end of all our services,
he who is the Alpha and Omega, in himself, should be the beginning, and the end of all our services,
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but chiefly when we begin to draw to an end of our time, and work, we should be sure to clasp up the book with most serious calling upon God;
but chiefly when we begin to draw to an end of our time, and work, we should be sure to clasp up the book with most serious calling upon God;
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As the Arabian Phoenix makes her self a nest of spices, and is burnt to death in it,
As the Arabian Phoenix makes her self a nest of spices, and is burned to death in it,
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so should we dy in in the spyced bed of prayer:
so should we die in in the spiced Bed of prayer:
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an Emperor should dystanding (in the Court of Judicature) so Vespatian; a Minister should dy Preaching in the pulpit,
an Emperor should dystanding (in the Court of Judicature) so Vespasian; a Minister should die Preaching in the pulpit,
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so Doctor Jewel; and a Christian should dye praying, so holy Stephen in the Text; and thus our dear Mediator.
so Doctor Jewel; and a Christian should die praying, so holy Stephen in the Text; and thus our dear Mediator.
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We should dy with prayer to the Lord, who is the NONLATINALPHABET, the Master of our Souls, and lives:
We should die with prayer to the Lord, who is the, the Master of our Souls, and lives:
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to fly to Saints and Angels at any time in this duty is very illegal; we ow this homage and debt only to our great Lord and Master;
to fly to Saints and Angels At any time in this duty is very illegal; we owe this homage and debt only to our great Lord and Master;
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and we must not pay it to the servants, except they can shew a warrant,
and we must not pay it to the Servants, except they can show a warrant,
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or letter of Atturney for it, from their, and our Master, as Mr. Herbert hath an excellent poem to this purpose.
or Letter of attorney for it, from their, and our Master, as Mr. Herbert hath an excellent poem to this purpose.
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Much less in death should we pay this tribute due only unto God, to them;
Much less in death should we pay this tribute due only unto God, to them;
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for as they are the great Lords menial servants, and must not share in their Lords Rents,
for as they Are the great lords menial Servants, and must not share in their lords Rends,
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so they are in many offices the Saints Servants too, both in life, so 1 Heb. last, ministring spirits to the heirs of Salvation,
so they Are in many Offices the Saints Servants too, both in life, so 1 Hebrew last, ministering spirits to the Heirs of Salvation,
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and in death, the bearers of the Saints souls into Abrahams Bosome, Luke 16.22. poor Lazarus being dead, had these honourable bearers.
and in death, the bearer of the Saints Souls into Abrahams Bosom, Lycia 16.22. poor Lazarus being dead, had these honourable bearer.
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2. Lord Jesus; Stephen directs his dying prayer to the Lord Jesus, rather than to the Lord Jehovah;
2. Lord jesus; Stephen directs his dying prayer to the Lord jesus, rather than to the Lord Jehovah;
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Christ is coaequal with his Father in glory; not only NONLATINALPHABET but NONLATINALPHABET, not only in glory the nearest to him, but one with him;
christ is coaequal with his Father in glory; not only but, not only in glory the nearest to him, but one with him;
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Stephen asserts this clearly in his death, not only dying in Christ and for Christ,Stephen asserts this clearly in his death, not only dying in christ and for christ,
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but praying to Christ in his death, acknowledging hereby his divinity by giving him divine worship.
but praying to christ in his death, acknowledging hereby his divinity by giving him divine worship.
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And to avoid this clear demonstration we read of on Franciscus David an Arrian heretique, who reads this word NONLATINALPHABET in the Text in the genitive case, insteed of the Vocative; and so would fain give us this sense, Lord of Jesus, insteed of Lord Jesus;
And to avoid this clear demonstration we read of on Francis David an Arrian heretic, who reads this word in the Text in the genitive case, instead of the Vocative; and so would fain give us this sense, Lord of jesus, instead of Lord jesus;
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but this blasphemous shift is sufficiently confuted by the Antients, as a Learned man, though a Jesuite, upon this place discovers,
but this blasphemous shift is sufficiently confuted by the Ancients, as a Learned man, though a Jesuit, upon this place discovers,
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All power is given to Christ in Heaven and Earth, Math, 28.18. and holy Stephen dying, virtually in this last prayer acknowleges it.All power is given to christ in Heaven and Earth, Math, 28.18. and holy Stephen dying, virtually in this last prayer acknowledges it.
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In the Gospel we must chiefly run to Christ in prayer, asking all in the Sons name,
In the Gospel we must chiefly run to christ in prayer, asking all in the Sons name,
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and this is now the way to speed our selves, and to glorifie the Father together, John 14.13.
and this is now the Way to speed our selves, and to Glorify the Father together, John 14.13.
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These 2 glorious persons in the blessed Trinity have not 2 distinct interests, but one,
These 2 glorious Persons in the blessed Trinity have not 2 distinct interests, but one,
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and the same, the glory of the one is the glory of the other, yea now the glory of the Father is chiefly deposited in the hands of Christ:
and the same, the glory of the one is the glory of the other, yea now the glory of the Father is chiefly deposited in the hands of christ:
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at first God was only known by his name of Almighty, afterwards by his name Jehovah, Exod. 6.3. but now by his name Jesus, In whose name every knee under the Gospel must bow, to the Glory of God the Father, 2 Phil. 10.11.
At First God was only known by his name of Almighty, afterwards by his name Jehovah, Exod 6.3. but now by his name jesus, In whose name every knee under the Gospel must bow, to the Glory of God the Father, 2 Philip 10.11.
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Augustine tells us, how much he did delighted in the works of Tully for the elegancy of the Latine, before his conversion;Augustine tells us, how much he did delighted in the works of Tully for the elegancy of the Latin, before his conversion;
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but not a whit after, because he could not read the name of Jesus there. Paul desired to know nothing else but Christ crucified, 2 Cor. 2.2.
but not a whit After, Because he could not read the name of jesus there. Paul desired to know nothing Else but christ Crucified, 2 Cor. 2.2.
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and he discovers God the Father to be only in him the Father of Mercies, and God of all Consolations, 1 Cor. 1.3. to the Judge of all flesh then, by an Advocate, we must now run at all times.
and he discovers God the Father to be only in him the Father of mercies, and God of all Consolations, 1 Cor. 1.3. to the Judge of all Flesh then, by an Advocate, we must now run At all times.
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We must chiefly run to Jesus Christ by prayer in an hour of death: to him who dyed for us, we must go when we come to dy;
We must chiefly run to jesus christ by prayer in an hour of death: to him who died for us, we must go when we come to die;
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for he alone hath the keys of Hell and of Death, Revelation 1.18. he alone is the dore, and the gate of Heaven, John 10.9. He is via, vita, & veritas, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, John 14.6.
for he alone hath the keys of Hell and of Death, Revelation 1.18. he alone is the door, and the gate of Heaven, John 10.9. He is via, vita, & veritas, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, John 14.6.
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He is our journeys end the Life, and he is the way to it, and the truth to guide us in the way,
He is our journeys end the Life, and he is the Way to it, and the truth to guide us in the Way,
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& no man can come to the Father but by him:
& no man can come to the Father but by him:
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he also is the great reconciler of God and Man, Col. 20. he only can make us more than conquerors over all the forerunners of death,
he also is the great reconciler of God and Man, Col. 20. he only can make us more than conquerors over all the forerunners of death,
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and over death it self, Rom. 8.36, 37, 38, 39. He only can pull out the sting of death,
and over death it self, Rom. 8.36, 37, 38, 39. He only can pull out the sting of death,
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and destroy this last Enemy, as the Apostle fully shewes, 1 Cor. 15. To whom should we go both in life and death,
and destroy this last Enemy, as the Apostle Fully shows, 1 Cor. 15. To whom should we go both in life and death,
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but to him who hath the words of eternal life? John 6.68. 3. Lord Jesus Receive; NONLATINALPHABET It is a relative word;
but to him who hath the words of Eternal life? John 6.68. 3. Lord jesus Receive; It is a relative word;
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Relations (as the Logician tels us) are double, either relata secundum dici, or secundum esse, in name, or in nature;
Relations (as the Logician tells us) Are double, either relata secundum dici, or secundum esse, in name, or in nature;
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this is a relative word in name, now omne relatum implicat suum correlatum, every relative must have some word or thing to answer it:
this is a relative word in name, now omne relatum implicat suum correlatum, every relative must have Some word or thing to answer it:
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receiving hath 2 usual correlates, it implies either giving something, or paying, it implies both here in the Text. Observe.
receiving hath 2 usual correlates, it Implies either giving something, or paying, it Implies both Here in the Text. Observe.
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We ow our selves, and Souls, to Christ, in life, and death; when we live to him, dy for him, he doth but receive his own;
We owe our selves, and Souls, to christ, in life, and death; when we live to him, die for him, he does but receive his own;
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de jure it should be so, it is our sin and shame if de facto it be not so, Rom. 14.7, 9. For Christ dyed, (as the Apostle shewes there) that he might be the Lord,de jure it should be so, it is our since and shame if de facto it be not so, Rom. 14.7, 9. For christ died, (as the Apostle shows there) that he might be the Lord,
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and master, both of the dead, and of the living. When we come to dy then we do nothing else but pay debts;
and master, both of the dead, and of the living. When we come to die then we do nothing Else but pay debts;
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we do but pay then 5 debts, 1. A debt to nature;
we do but pay then 5 debts, 1. A debt to nature;
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the corruptible part must put on corruption, and worms must feed upon us, as we feed upon other Creatures. 2. A debt to sin;
the corruptible part must put on corruption, and worms must feed upon us, as we feed upon other Creatures. 2. A debt to since;
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for the wages of sin is death, or the breakfast and food of it, Rom 8.23. 3. A debt to posterity,
for the wages of since is death, or the breakfast and food of it, Rom 8.23. 3. A debt to posterity,
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for one generation must pass away, that another may come in its stead, Eccless. 1.4. the generat on of one, must be the corruption of another, that the Earth may not be pestered and crowded too much with inhabitants. 4. A debt to divine Justice:
for one generation must pass away, that Another may come in its stead, Eccless. 1.4. the generate on of one, must be the corruption of Another, that the Earth may not be pestered and crowded too much with inhabitants. 4. A debt to divine justice:
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for the same Soul that sins must dym point of equity. 5. To Christ, and our own Souls;
for the same Soul that Sins must dym point of equity. 5. To christ, and our own Souls;
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when we dy for Christ, it is but lex talionis, for he dyed for us:
when we die for christ, it is but lex Talionis, for he died for us:
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when we dy naturally by the appointment of Christ, we pay a debt to our own Souls, which cannot be refined,
when we die naturally by the appointment of christ, we pay a debt to our own Souls, which cannot be refined,
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and calcined but by fire, by melting down the whole mass of the Body.
and calcined but by fire, by melting down the Whole mass of the Body.
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Every righteous man will be willing to pay his debts, so should we be to dy:
Every righteous man will be willing to pay his debts, so should we be to die:
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our lives are lent to us by God but for a time, and must be restored to the lender or owner;
our lives Are lent to us by God but for a time, and must be restored to the lender or owner;
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the Spirit shall return to God that gave it, so Solomen Eccles. 12.7. the anima, & animus, the natural life, and spiritual Soul, of due right belong to God.
the Spirit shall return to God that gave it, so Solomon Eccles. 12.7. the anima, & animus, the natural life, and spiritual Soul, of due right belong to God.
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God will certainly take and receive in death what is sincerely offered up in life.
God will Certainly take and receive in death what is sincerely offered up in life.
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Our hearts must be his living, if we desire that our Spirits should be his dying;
Our hearts must be his living, if we desire that our Spirits should be his dying;
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so Augustine paraphrases on these words; Tibi vixi, tibi morior, &c. accipe spiritum meum, è manu eorum qui oderunt tuum:
so Augustine paraphrases on these words; Tibi Vixi, tibi Morior, etc. Receive spiritum meum, è manu Their qui oderunt tuum:
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he represents Stephen in this prayer thus speaking to his dear Saviour;
he represents Stephen in this prayer thus speaking to his dear Saviour;
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Lord Jesus to thee I have lived, and to thee I now dy, receive my Spirit from the hands of cruel Enemies, who have hated thy spirit.
Lord jesus to thee I have lived, and to thee I now die, receive my Spirit from the hands of cruel Enemies, who have hated thy Spirit.
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Our acquaintance with Christ, must not be to begin when we are just at our end.
Our acquaintance with christ, must not be to begin when we Are just At our end.
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To such as have been friends, Christ will say, Come in my friends, I will receive you, I will give you house,
To such as have been Friends, christ will say, Come in my Friends, I will receive you, I will give you house,
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and harbour, but to others he will say, Depart from me, I know you not now,
and harbour, but to Others he will say, Depart from me, I know you not now,
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because I never knew you before, Mat. 7.23. a very solemn profession he makes of it.
Because I never knew you before, Mathew 7.23. a very solemn profession he makes of it.
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How many of us would fain live to our selves, yet fain dye in Christ,
How many of us would fain live to our selves, yet fain die in christ,
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as that dissolute young man, who was present at the death of Ambrose cryed out to his companions, Libenter vobis cum viverens, modò cum illo moriar.
as that dissolute young man, who was present At the death of Ambrose cried out to his Sodales, Libenter vobis cum viverens, modò cum illo moriar.
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I would willingly live with you, so I might dy with him? but Jesus Christ very seldom drives such late bargains with any Soul.
I would willingly live with you, so I might die with him? but jesus christ very seldom drives such late bargains with any Soul.
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4. Lord Jesus receive my Spirit.
4. Lord jesus receive my Spirit.
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The pronouncing hath a great emphasis in it, worth the marking, and from hence we may observe 2 things.
The pronouncing hath a great emphasis in it, worth the marking, and from hence we may observe 2 things.
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The godly mans Spirit is his own, in opposition to all other Lords and Masters below himself, though not above.
The godly men Spirit is his own, in opposition to all other lords and Masters below himself, though not above.
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His Spirit is his own, he hath not sold it to sin and wickedness, as Ahab did, (who though he was a Prince,
His Spirit is his own, he hath not sold it to since and wickedness, as Ahab did, (who though he was a Prince,
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yet was of the basest mechanick Spirit, a hellish huckster as to his own Soul) neither hath he morgaged it,
yet was of the Basest mechanic Spirit, a hellish huckster as to his own Soul) neither hath he mortgaged it,
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as Ephraim did hers to Idolatry, being a silly dove without heart, Hos. 7.11.
as Ephraim did hers to Idolatry, being a silly dove without heart, Hos. 7.11.
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other Doves as the Naturalists tell us, are without gall, but she was a Monster in nature, without heart,
other Dove as the Naturalists tell us, Are without Gall, but she was a Monster in nature, without heart,
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because she had pawned it to her wicked paramours, and so consequently had, though jus ad rem, not jus inre, no possession of it.
Because she had pawned it to her wicked paramours, and so consequently had, though jus ad remembering, not jus inre, no possession of it.
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Neither hath he exchanged his Soul for any part of the World, or the whole bulk and body of it,
Neither hath he exchanged his Soul for any part of the World, or the Whole bulk and body of it,
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as Christ himself uses the expression, Math. 16.26. The godly man dying can offer up his Soul to God as his own, in the former sense.
as christ himself uses the expression, Math. 16.26. The godly man dying can offer up his Soul to God as his own, in the former sense.
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It is his own, he hath reserved it, and saved it for Christ only, as Christ hath redeemed it,
It is his own, he hath reserved it, and saved it for christ only, as christ hath redeemed it,
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and will save it, for the alone enjoyment of himself.
and will save it, for the alone enjoyment of himself.
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The holy gracious Soul, being once joyned to the Lord by one Spirit, 1 Cor 6.17.
The holy gracious Soul, being once joined to the Lord by one Spirit, 1 Cor 6.17.
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And married to Jesus Christ by faith, the Husbands interest is the Wives, and the Wives her Husbands, what Christ hath he hath,
And married to jesus christ by faith, the Husbands Interest is the Wives, and the Wives her Husbands, what christ hath he hath,
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and what he hath Christ hath; true grace frees the Soul from all base Masters and Lordly Tyrants:
and what he hath christ hath; true grace frees the Soul from all base Masters and Lordly Tyrants:
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and a believer in death it self may say to Christ, Lord Jesus receive my Soul, which since conversion, never knew any bonds but thine own service, which is perfect freedom:
and a believer in death it self may say to christ, Lord jesus receive my Soul, which since conversion, never knew any bonds but thine own service, which is perfect freedom:
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that never was under any yoke, or burden but thine, which is most easie and light, Math. 11.30. which was no willing Servant to sin and lust, but upon pure force, and highest compulsion:
that never was under any yoke, or burden but thine, which is most easy and Light, Math. 11.30. which was no willing Servant to since and lust, but upon pure force, and highest compulsion:
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receive then dear husband, now my Virgin Spirit, not abused, not deflowred, since thou hast entred into a conjugal league with me
receive then dear husband, now my Virgae Spirit, not abused, not deflowered, since thou hast entered into a conjugal league with me
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Happy Soul that can thus argue, flying from the Body, with an all-searching knowing Master. 5. Lord Jesus Receive my Spirit.
Happy Soul that can thus argue, flying from the Body, with an All-searching knowing Master. 5. Lord jesus Receive my Spirit.
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By NONLATINALPHABET Spirit here he doth not mean his natural breath; for as the body is dust, and returns to dust, so the breath is ayr,
By Spirit Here he does not mean his natural breath; for as the body is dust, and returns to dust, so the breath is air,
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and in death the air sucks it up, we do then expirate, not respirate, breath it out into its element, not suck it in any more:
and in death the air sucks it up, we do then expirate, not respirate, breath it out into its element, not suck it in any more:
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but he means his Spiritual, not natural breath, which was a divine infusion;
but he means his Spiritual, not natural breath, which was a divine infusion;
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as he breaths out the one, he breaths up the other into its proper center, the bosom of Jesus Christ.
as he breathes out the one, he breathes up the other into its proper centre, the bosom of jesus christ.
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A gracious Soul minds not, in death, his natural, but his spiritual part, his only care is to secure that, to lock it up safe in heaven,
A gracious Soul minds not, in death, his natural, but his spiritual part, his only care is to secure that, to lock it up safe in heaven,
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as in a Noahs Ark, when the storms of death drown his body;
as in a Noahs Ark, when the storms of death drown his body;
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But of this more by and by, when the words are handled in their second sense, unto which I now hasten.
But of this more by and by, when the words Are handled in their second sense, unto which I now hasten.
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2. to handle the words in a compounded, united sense, and so to bind up the single flowers in a bundle together;
2. to handle the words in a compounded, united sense, and so to bind up the single flowers in a bundle together;
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and the Lord make them a fragrant posy to your spiritual sense.
and the Lord make them a fragrant posy to your spiritual sense.
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For expedition sake, I shall joyn Doctrine and Application both in one, and so infer 4. particulars from the whole prayer. 1. Matter of Information. 2. Matter of Consolation. 3. Matter of Examination. 4. Matter of Exhortation; chiefly the last. 1. Matter of Information; this shall be double.
For expedition sake, I shall join Doctrine and Application both in one, and so infer 4. particulars from the Whole prayer. 1. Matter of Information. 2. Matter of Consolation. 3. Matter of Examination. 4. Matter of Exhortation; chiefly the last. 1. Matter of Information; this shall be double.
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1. It may inform us, that the rage of man cannot drive a gratious Soul from Christ;
1. It may inform us, that the rage of man cannot drive a gracious Soul from christ;
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Stephen here in this whole prayer goes to Jesus Christ, though many stones not only lay in his way,Stephen Here in this Whole prayer Goes to jesus christ, though many stones not only lay in his Way,
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but as a massy weight upon him, and not only lay upon him, but broke and bruised his body;
but as a massy weight upon him, and not only lay upon him, but broke and Bruised his body;
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when his enemies eyes sparkled fire at him by reason of rage, and malice, when they gnashed on him with their teeth,
when his enemies eyes sparkled fire At him by reason of rage, and malice, when they gnashed on him with their teeth,
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when they stopt their ears at all his complaints, and were desperately united together in their thoughts and Actions of blood and mischief;
when they stopped their ears At all his complaints, and were desperately united together in their thoughts and Actions of blood and mischief;
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when they cast a shower of stones upon his body, and shot a whole volley of cruelty at his naked brest,
when they cast a shower of stones upon his body, and shot a Whole volley of cruelty At his naked breast,
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yet all could not stop his mouth;
yet all could not stop his Mouth;
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nor that heap of stones dam up his passage to heaven, but in a moment he flyes thither by prayer to God his Rock, his Ammunition of Rocks, to Christ his precious corner stone.
nor that heap of stones dam up his passage to heaven, but in a moment he flies thither by prayer to God his Rock, his Ammunition of Rocks, to christ his precious corner stone.
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Thus may all the Saints do, when their adversaries are set upon the fire of hell, they may yet run to the gates of heaven;
Thus may all the Saints do, when their Adversaries Are Set upon the fire of hell, they may yet run to the gates of heaven;
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as all the gates of Hell (in Hell) cannot prevail against their persons, so all the gates of Hell (on Earth) cannot obstruct their petitions;
as all the gates of Hell (in Hell) cannot prevail against their Persons, so all the gates of Hell (on Earth) cannot obstruct their petitions;
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they may see their Father, their Saviour, through the thickest cloud of humane rage, and fly to him as with the wings of a Dove by faith, and prayer.
they may see their Father, their Saviour, through the thickest cloud of humane rage, and fly to him as with the wings of a Dove by faith, and prayer.
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2. It may inform us that Souls do not sleep in the grave;
2. It may inform us that Souls do not sleep in the grave;
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they are received so soon as we dy, either by Christ, as Stephens here, or else by Satan;
they Are received so soon as we die, either by christ, as Stephen's Here, or Else by Satan;
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they do not fortuitò vagare, wander uncertainly, as some sick-braind Philosophers did dream;
they do not fortuitò vagare, wander uncertainly, as Some sick-braind Philosophers did dream;
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nor pass from one body to another by a NONLATINALPHABET, as Pythagoras, & his foolish Scholars thought, much less sleep in the grave with the Body, till they are awakened by the found of the great Trumpet, at the day of judgment,
nor pass from one body to Another by a, as Pythagoras, & his foolish Scholars Thought, much less sleep in the grave with the Body, till they Are awakened by the found of the great Trumpet, At the day of judgement,
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as some now among us have sinfully held forth to their Auditors; This very prayer, to say no more at present, abundantly confutes this fond opinion.
as Some now among us have sinfully held forth to their Auditors; This very prayer, to say no more At present, abundantly confutes this found opinion.
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Our Souls are no sooner out of the vessel, and ship of the body, but presently they are landed,
Our Souls Are no sooner out of the vessel, and ship of the body, but presently they Are landed,
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and set on shore in Heaven or in Hell:
and Set on shore in Heaven or in Hell:
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An Heathen could say of death, profectio est, quam putas mortem, it is but a passage from one Town to another,
an Heathen could say of death, Profectio est, quam putas mortem, it is but a passage from one Town to Another,
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or a removal from one house to another.
or a removal from one house to Another.
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This total Soul-sleeping is a worse opinion than Popish purgatory, or limbus patrum, and their dream of Abrahams bosome in the for old-Testament Disciples,
This total soul-sleeping is a Worse opinion than Popish purgatory, or limbus patrum, and their dream of Abrahams bosom in the for old-Testament Disciples,
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until the coming of Christ in the flesh, is not so absurd as this, of lodging in the bosome of the grave for new-Testament discpiles till the second coming of Christ And truly it seems to be a great encouragement to profaness, and discouragement to godliness:
until the coming of christ in the Flesh, is not so absurd as this, of lodging in the bosom of the grave for New Testament discpiles till the second coming of christ And truly it seems to be a great encouragement to profaneness, and discouragement to godliness:
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for an antient Father tells us: Angustae mentes irritantur promissis, excitantur speratis mercedibus; our narrow hearts are much quickned to duty by hopes of reward;
for an ancient Father tells us: Angustae mentes irritantur Promises, excitantur speratis mercedibus; our narrow hearts Are much quickened to duty by hope's of reward;
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and so consequently frighted from sin by fears, of punishment:
and so consequently frighted from since by fears, of punishment:
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both which, hopes and fears if of things at a great distance have slender impression upon the heart:
both which, hope's and fears if of things At a great distance have slender impression upon the heart:
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you shall not discourage your child from any untoward action, by threatning to whip him for it a yeer hence,
you shall not discourage your child from any untoward actium, by threatening to whip him for it a year hence,
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or quicken him to obedience in doing any good, by promising him a new Coat, or a fayring seven years hence.
or quicken him to Obedience in doing any good, by promising him a new Coat, or a fairing seven Years hence.
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Hope deferr'd makes the heart sick, and the hand lame;
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, and the hand lame;
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no wonder if men be hold in sin if confident their sin shall not find them out till the day of Judgement.
no wonder if men be hold in since if confident their since shall not find them out till the day of Judgement.
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God threatens sudden destruction to awaken us out of sin, and tells us, that he that comes shall come quickly,
God threatens sudden destruction to awaken us out of since, and tells us, that he that comes shall come quickly,
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and bring his reward along with him, Rev. 22.12. to awaken us unto increase in holiness:
and bring his reward along with him, Rev. 22.12. to awaken us unto increase in holiness:
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The first Martyr after Christ, though he dyed not for, yet he dyed in this truth, That Spirits speedily are received by Christ in death, if they dy well. 2. Matter of consolation;
The First Martyr After christ, though he died not for, yet he died in this truth, That Spirits speedily Are received by christ in death, if they die well. 2. Matter of consolation;
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this prayer affords comfort to all holy ones in such an hour when they need it most,
this prayer affords Comfort to all holy ones in such an hour when they need it most,
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even in an hour of death:
even in an hour of death:
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all that dy in Christ, and for Christ, have a free and speedy passage by death to Christ, who is really to them pater spirituum, & custos animarum, the Father of Spirits,
all that die in christ, and for christ, have a free and speedy passage by death to christ, who is really to them pater spirituum, & custos animarum, the Father of Spirits,
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and the keeper of their Souls.
and the keeper of their Souls.
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This comfort is double, both as to themselves, and to their Christian Relations when they dy. 1. As to themselves;
This Comfort is double, both as to themselves, and to their Christian Relations when they die. 1. As to themselves;
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they need not fear death, but look upon it with an eye of comfort; this prayer of Stephens was oratio fidei, a prayer of Faith; we read Chap. 6.8. that he was full of faith and power;
they need not Fear death, but look upon it with an eye of Comfort; this prayer of Stephen's was oratio fidei, a prayer of Faith; we read Chap. 6.8. that he was full of faith and power;
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and at this time he had a strong exercise of it, as we may see verse, 55, 56. he looked up stedfastly into heaven,
and At this time he had a strong exercise of it, as we may see verse, 55, 56. he looked up steadfastly into heaven,
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and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at his right hand; this believing vision was when his tragedy was beginning;
and saw the glory of God, and jesus standing At his right hand; this believing vision was when his tragedy was beginning;
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and certainly as the rage of his enemies grew stronger, his faith incresed;
and Certainly as the rage of his enemies grew Stronger, his faith increased;
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and in this last prayer for himself he acted, and spake undoubtedly with full assurance of faith, fervently believing that the Lord Jesus would receive his Spirit,
and in this last prayer for himself he acted, and spoke undoubtedly with full assurance of faith, fervently believing that the Lord jesus would receive his Spirit,
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as now he begd that he would; from hence, one observes;
as now he begged that he would; from hence, one observes;
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even from this faith of Stephens; haec fiducia instituere nos debet ad placidam mortis tolerantiam, this confidence should instruct,
even from this faith of Stephen's; haec Fiducia instituere nos debet ad placidam mortis tolerantiam, this confidence should instruct,
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and strengthen us, which calmness and comfort to bear the stroke of death. An Heathen could say, si quid incommodi, morientis vitium est, non mortis;
and strengthen us, which calmness and Comfort to bear the stroke of death. an Heathen could say, si quid incommodi, morientis Vitium est, non mortis;
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if death do us any hurt or prejudice, the fault is in the person dying, not in death;
if death do us any hurt or prejudice, the fault is in the person dying, not in death;
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it cannot then hurt a godly man:
it cannot then hurt a godly man:
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Christ tels the Good Thief, this day thou shalt be with me in Paradise, though it were then about the ninth hour of it;
christ tells the Good Thief, this day thou shalt be with me in Paradise, though it were then about the ninth hour of it;
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and Lazarus his Soul was carried by Angels into Heaven, surely as for honour, so for expedition.
and Lazarus his Soul was carried by Angels into Heaven, surely as for honour, so for expedition.
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2. As to their Christian relations, here is matter of great comfort in their death; the Lord Jesus takes care of their Souls;
2. As to their Christian relations, Here is matter of great Comfort in their death; the Lord jesus Takes care of their Souls;
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when an Husband or dear Relation dies in Christ, the Jewel we loved is but taken away from us,
when an Husband or dear Relation die in christ, the Jewel we loved is but taken away from us,
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and lockt up in a surer Cabinet; we are content to part with our Children, and send them sometimes far from us,
and locked up in a Surer Cabinet; we Are content to part with our Children, and send them sometime Far from us,
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when we marry them, for their preferment sake;
when we marry them, for their preferment sake;
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Death marries our dear Christian Relations to Christ, (as faith in life contracts them) and so carries them home to their Bridegroom;
Death Marries our dear Christian Relations to christ, (as faith in life contracts them) and so carries them home to their Bridegroom;
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the dead in Christ do but abire, not obire, are but praemissi, non amissi, they do but depart from us, not dy, they do but go before, not go quite away; the dead in christ do but abire, not obire, Are but praemissi, non amissi, they do but depart from us, not die, they do but go before, not go quite away;
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they are not lost, we shall meet them again the next style: what we lose, Christ receives;
they Are not lost, we shall meet them again the next style: what we loose, christ receives;
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and is this a loss? we do but hide our Talent in Christs Napkin;
and is this a loss? we do but hide our Talon in Christ Napkin;
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and should we too much bewail such a breach? Luges Corpus à quo recessit anima? luge animam, à qua recessit Deus;
and should we too much bewail such a breach? Luges Corpus à quo recessit anima? luge animam, à qua recessit Deus;
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Dost thou bewail a Body, from whence the Soul is departed? rather bewail the Soul, from which God is departed;
Dost thou bewail a Body, from whence the Soul is departed? rather bewail the Soul, from which God is departed;
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hinc illae lachrymae, this is matter of sorrow indeed, to see Abner dying as a fool, to hear of a dear Absolom took off in the height of his sins,hinc Those lachrymae, this is matter of sorrow indeed, to see Abner dying as a fool, to hear of a dear Absalom took off in the height of his Sins,
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and of his Rebellion against God and Man; this is a Soul-rending heart-breaking spectacle;
and of his Rebellion against God and Man; this is a Soul-rending Heartbreaking spectacle;
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but to see a Stephen dying, the Church may make great lamentation for her own loss,
but to see a Stephen dying, the Church may make great lamentation for her own loss,
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but the matter is not worth a tear as to such a Martyr, though he should ascend to Heaven in a fiery Chariot.
but the matter is not worth a tear as to such a Martyr, though he should ascend to Heaven in a fiery Chariot.
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Heaven is perfect happiness after the sharpest manner of dying.
Heaven is perfect happiness After the Sharpest manner of dying.
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In such cases then let us rather save our tears for our own sins, than to weep,
In such cases then let us rather save our tears for our own Sins, than to weep,
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as persons without hope, for the dead in Christ. 3. Matter of examination;
as Persons without hope, for the dead in christ. 3. Matter of examination;
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Whether we have given up our Souls to Christ in life, that he may receive them in death? Christ takes his Spouse by contract, not by rape;
Whither we have given up our Souls to christ in life, that he may receive them in death? christ Takes his Spouse by contract, not by rape;
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they willingly give up themselves to him in life, or else he will not (as old Elies Sons) take away their Spirit by force, when they come to dy.
they willingly give up themselves to him in life, or Else he will not (as old Ely's Sons) take away their Spirit by force, when they come to die.
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As our bodies must be offered up to God as a reasonable Service while we live, Rom. 12.1.
As our bodies must be offered up to God as a reasonable Service while we live, Rom. 12.1.
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so much more our Souls, or else it will be an unreasonable petiton to beg that Christ would receive them in death,
so much more our Souls, or Else it will be an unreasonable petition to beg that christ would receive them in death,
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when we can keep them no longer.
when we can keep them no longer.
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As our dying Saviour cryed out, Father into thy hands I commend my Spirit, and dying Stephen here prayed, Lord Jesus receive my Spirit;
As our dying Saviour cried out, Father into thy hands I commend my Spirit, and dying Stephen Here prayed, Lord jesus receive my Spirit;
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so living David (in his health and strength) cryes, into thine hands, I commit my Spirit,
so living David (in his health and strength) cries, into thine hands, I commit my Spirit,
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for thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth, Psal. 31.5. take thine own Lord both by Creation, and by Redemption.for thou hast redeemed me, Oh Lord God of truth, Psalm 31.5. take thine own Lord both by Creation, and by Redemption.
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And truly, if we lock God out now out of our own heart, which should be his possession continually while we live, no marvel if he lock out Spirits out of Heaven, which is our hope, when we dye.
And truly, if we lock God out now out of our own heart, which should be his possession continually while we live, no marvel if he lock out Spirits out of Heaven, which is our hope, when we die.
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Calvin therefore from this place infers, quotidie spiritum in Dei manus commendemus, quia mille mertibus obsessi sumus, let us continually be commending our spirits into the hands of God, calvin Therefore from this place infers, quotidie spiritum in Dei manus commendemus, quia mille mertibus obsessi sumus, let us continually be commending our spirits into the hands of God,
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because we are dying daily, as to weakness, and distempers in our bodies:
Because we Are dying daily, as to weakness, and distempers in our bodies:
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There are two wayes, whereby we should commend our Soules to God daily, as the Apostle shewes us, 1 Pet. 4.19. 1. Mala patiendo, by suffering the will of God, this is passive obedience. 2. Bona agendo, we must commit the keeping of our Souls to God in well doing,
There Are two ways, whereby we should commend our Souls to God daily, as the Apostle shows us, 1 Pet. 4.19. 1. Mala patiendo, by suffering the will of God, this is passive Obedience. 2. Bona Agendo, we must commit the keeping of our Souls to God in well doing,
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as unto a faithful creatour, this is active obedience;
as unto a faithful creator, this is active Obedience;
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and without commending them thus to God dayly, we shall commend them with little success to Christ when we walk in the dark valley of Death.
and without commending them thus to God daily, we shall commend them with little success to christ when we walk in the dark valley of Death.
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The old Poets feigned Pluto to be the God of wealth, as well as the God of Hell, to shew us, that we may go to Hell when we dy, for all Wealth.
The old Poets feigned Pluto to be the God of wealth, as well as the God of Hell, to show us, that we may go to Hell when we die, for all Wealth.
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Let us therefore faithfully examine whether we have given up our hearts and lives to God now;
Let us Therefore faithfully examine whither we have given up our hearts and lives to God now;
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Christ in the second birth takes and redeems morgag'd Souls, but seldom or never in the hour of death;
christ in the second birth Takes and redeems mortgaged Souls, but seldom or never in the hour of death;
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it is then too late usually to treat about so rich and high a piece of merchandice;
it is then too late usually to Treat about so rich and high a piece of merchandise;
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Christ alwaies loves and likes a broken heart in life, but he cares not for an heart that is a breaking,
christ always loves and likes a broken heart in life, but he Cares not for an heart that is a breaking,
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and yet not broken, by a dying pang:
and yet not broken, by a dying pang:
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when men are Spiritless, Faithless, Prayerless, till they come to be even speechless, and then think per miserere mei, tollitur ira Dei, by crying Lord have mercy on them, all shall be forgiven, no wonder if mercy be then deaf, to persons who have been so long dumb.
when men Are Spiritless, Faithless, Prayerless, till they come to be even speechless, and then think per Miserere mei, tollitur ira Dei, by crying Lord have mercy on them, all shall be forgiven, no wonder if mercy be then deaf, to Persons who have been so long dumb.
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Christ seldome sets up bankrupts who break upon such terms; or receivs such Souls that never had any acquaintance with him before;
christ seldom sets up Bankrupts who break upon such terms; or receives such Souls that never had any acquaintance with him before;
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that only which we freely and frequently give up in life, will he chearfully and willingly accept of in death. 4. Matter of exhortation;
that only which we freely and frequently give up in life, will he cheerfully and willingly accept of in death. 4. Matter of exhortation;
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to stir us up to 4. duties; 3 I shall but briefly touch; the last a little more enlarge, because it is the principal intended in the Text.
to stir us up to 4. duties; 3 I shall but briefly touch; the last a little more enlarge, Because it is the principal intended in the Text.
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1. It may exhort us to be much in prayer while we live, that we may prevail about the main, our Souls,
1. It may exhort us to be much in prayer while we live, that we may prevail about the main, our Souls,
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when we come to dy, as certainly Stephen did here upon a former acquaintance with Christ in this duty,
when we come to die, as Certainly Stephen did Here upon a former acquaintance with christ in this duty,
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though not expressed in the Text, yet necessarily implyed.
though not expressed in the Text, yet necessarily employed.
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Prayer is indeed a miraculous producer, it brings forth often times before it is conceived as, a late learned Divine shewes:
Prayer is indeed a miraculous producer, it brings forth often times before it is conceived as, a late learned Divine shows:
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but yet it must be understood with this Salvo, if it come not when it is too late.
but yet it must be understood with this Salvo, if it come not when it is too late.
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God often answers before we call, cryes here I am before we cry, when holy begging is our constant trade,
God often answers before we call, cries Here I am before we cry, when holy begging is our constant trade,
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and we are skilfull by practice in this gainfull mystery.
and we Are skilful by practice in this gainful mystery.
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Yet we read too of foolish Virgins, that cryed out earnestly, Lord, Lord, open to us, Math. 25.11.
Yet we read too of foolish Virgins, that cried out earnestly, Lord, Lord, open to us, Math. 25.11.
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Yet in this case the true God, was as deaf, and dumb to them, as Baal the false God, to his petitioners;
Yet in this case the true God, was as deaf, and dumb to them, as Baal the false God, to his petitioners;
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late petitioners are welcom at the 11th. hour, that have been train'd to the work at the 7th. hour, and Christ best knowes the voice of them dying, that have watcht unto prayer living.
late petitioners Are welcome At the 11th. hour, that have been trained to the work At the 7th. hour, and christ best knows the voice of them dying, that have watched unto prayer living.
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Let us then pray continually, and chiefly for our better part, or else we run a very sad hazard of praying unsuccesfully in the hour when prayer shall have an end;
Let us then pray continually, and chiefly for our better part, or Else we run a very sad hazard of praying unsuccessfully in the hour when prayer shall have an end;
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at least as to our own Souls.
At least as to our own Souls.
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2. It may exhort us to exercise faith much while we live, that our faith may be warmest, with Stephens here, when we come to dy.
2. It may exhort us to exercise faith much while we live, that our faith may be warmest, with Stephen's Here, when we come to die.
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The faith of this blessed Saint, and Martyr, in this prayer, hath a tincture of the Imperative Mood, more than of the Optative; as Christ comes with authority to his Father (more like an Advocate,
The faith of this blessed Saint, and Martyr, in this prayer, hath a tincture of the Imperative Mood, more than of the Optative; as christ comes with Authority to his Father (more like an Advocate,
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or Lawyer, that pleads for Law, and Right, than a begger that pleads for an Alms, upon charity) in his last prayer John 17.24. Father I will that they whom thou hast given me, be with me, to see my glory;
or Lawyer, that pleads for Law, and Right, than a beggar that pleads for an Alms, upon charity) in his last prayer John 17.24. Father I will that they whom thou hast given me, be with me, to see my glory;
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so Stephen in part here speaks with some holy boldness, and believing authority, to Christ, Lord Jesus receive my Spirit.
so Stephen in part Here speaks with Some holy boldness, and believing Authority, to christ, Lord jesus receive my Spirit.
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Prayer joyned with faith as a Prince prevails with God continually, especially in its last petitions and actings.
Prayer joined with faith as a Prince prevails with God continually, especially in its last petitions and actings.
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Let us be much in the faith of assent to the truth of God and his word, in the faith of adhesion to the goodness, in the faith of application to the virtue of both, frequently in life:
Let us be much in the faith of assent to the truth of God and his word, in the faith of adhesion to the Goodness, in the faith of application to the virtue of both, frequently in life:
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and this is the way to be much in the faith of assurance, when we dy, that Christ is really ours, that nothing shall separate us from his love, not death it self,
and this is the Way to be much in the faith of assurance, when we die, that christ is really ours, that nothing shall separate us from his love, not death it self,
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and that then he will certainly receive our Souls. Pauls continual life, was a life of faith in the Son of God, Gal. 2.20. and how warm was his faith of assurance, when he speaks of dying, and laying down his Earthly house? 2 Cor. 5.1. We know that we have a building in readiness, eternal in the heavens;
and that then he will Certainly receive our Souls. Paul's continual life, was a life of faith in the Son of God, Gal. 2.20. and how warm was his faith of assurance, when he speaks of dying, and laying down his Earthly house? 2 Cor. 5.1. We know that we have a building in readiness, Eternal in the heavens;
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and from this, life was as a burden to him, he groans more under it, than many do under the pangs of death, 4th. verse.
and from this, life was as a burden to him, he groans more under it, than many do under the pangs of death, 4th. verse.
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Generally the believers faith is at the highest when natural life is at the lowest, with Stephen here he sees Heaven open when he sees the graves mouth open;
Generally the believers faith is At the highest when natural life is At the lowest, with Stephen Here he sees Heaven open when he sees the graves Mouth open;
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Act faith much while you live, and Christ hath prayed, that it shall not fail at any time, much less when your bodies begin to fall;
Act faith much while you live, and christ hath prayed, that it shall not fail At any time, much less when your bodies begin to fallen;
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his hand then will be most under you;
his hand then will be most under you;
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let it but carry you thorough the Earth while you live, and it will carry you through the fire, when you come to dy.
let it but carry you through the Earth while you live, and it will carry you through the fire, when you come to die.
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3. Let it exhort us to fear nothing for Christs sake. Stephen here saith one, obtulit seipsum Christo, adhuc calente sanguine, Christi gratiâ diffuso;
3. Let it exhort us to Fear nothing for Christ sake. Stephen Here Says one, obtulit seipsum Christ, Adhoc calente sanguine, Christ gratiâ diffuso;
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he offered himself up to Christ, while his blood was yet warm, shed for Christs sake;
he offered himself up to christ, while his blood was yet warm, shed for Christ sake;
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and did the Earth swallow up such blood? It did naturally the Earthy heavy parts of it,
and did the Earth swallow up such blood? It did naturally the Earthy heavy parts of it,
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but the spirits of it quickly went in unto Christ.
but the spirits of it quickly went in unto christ.
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Who would not bleed for such a Master even to prodigality, that hath sweet drops of blood (or buttons to deck a garment of a Christians righteousness) on the behalf of his, and will certainly receive such Souls, that make more than ordinary haste, by Martyrdome to fly into his bosom? Who would not pledge Christ in this bitter cup,
Who would not bleed for such a Master even to prodigality, that hath sweet drops of blood (or buttons to deck a garment of a Christians righteousness) on the behalf of his, and will Certainly receive such Souls, that make more than ordinary haste, by Martyrdom to fly into his bosom? Who would not pledge christ in this bitter cup,
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and be baptized with his Baptism of blood, that hath confidence so soon as he is dead, to sit at the right hand of Christ? How many Souldiers of fortune have we that will venture their blood in hope of plunder, to reserve,
and be baptised with his Baptism of blood, that hath confidence so soon as he is dead, to fit At the right hand of christ? How many Soldiers of fortune have we that will venture their blood in hope of plunder, to reserve,
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and secure some thing against a rainy day? should not Christians much more be venturous for Christ, who will certainly secure their Souls,
and secure Some thing against a rainy day? should not Christians much more be venturous for christ, who will Certainly secure their Souls,
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and hath provided goods for them which will last for many years, even longer than the whole World shall last.
and hath provided goods for them which will last for many Years, even longer than the Whole World shall last.
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4. The main exhortation is, to stir us up to mind nothing in life, and death, in comparason of our Souls;
4. The main exhortation is, to stir us up to mind nothing in life, and death, in comparason of our Souls;
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this was Stephens case, and care here, he begs not for any ease as to his body,
this was Stephen's case, and care Here, he begs not for any ease as to his body,
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though now sadly broken, and brused, nor any mitigation of the rage of his persecutors; he is totally silent as to his burial;
though now sadly broken, and Bruised, nor any mitigation of the rage of his persecutors; he is totally silent as to his burial;
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although the less care he took for this the more good took, Act. 8.2. devout men were his bearers of whom the world was not worthy, and many of the best mourners attended him to the grave, that he minded not at all;
although the less care he took for this the more good took, Act. 8.2. devout men were his bearer of whom the world was not worthy, and many of the best mourners attended him to the grave, that he minded not At all;
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as care, at his prayer in the first place was for his Soul;
as care, At his prayer in the First place was for his Soul;
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holy David was of the same temper and perswasion, Psal. 141.7, 8. Though his bones lay scattered at the graves mouth,
holy David was of the same temper and persuasion, Psalm 141.7, 8. Though his bones lay scattered At the graves Mouth,
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as when one cutteth or cleaveth wood, he looks upon them as contemptible chips, yet still his eyes are upon the Lord, &c. and he begs that he would not leave his Soul destitute,
as when one cutteth or cleaveth wood, he looks upon them as contemptible chips, yet still his eyes Are upon the Lord, etc. and he begs that he would not leave his Soul destitute,
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or in a naked uncovered condition.
or in a naked uncovered condition.
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Let men cark and care as much as they can for the Body, they can but have NONLATINALPHABET, a little to feed them when they live,
Let men cark and care as much as they can for the Body, they can but have, a little to feed them when they live,
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and to bury them when they dye; they can carry away nothing else;
and to bury them when they die; they can carry away nothing Else;
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a living Mole can do more than a dead Alexander, for he can stir the ground, when the other cannot:
a living Mole can do more than a dead Alexander, for he can stir the ground, when the other cannot:
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but the Soul must live for ever, we had need lay up in store for that;
but the Soul must live for ever, we had need lay up in store for that;
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we had need have whole treasures in readiness for that, laid up in the highest Heavens.
we had need have Whole treasures in readiness for that, laid up in the highest Heavens.
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But a little to enlarge this use by answering two or three questions, because it seems to be the main,
But a little to enlarge this use by answering two or three questions, Because it seems to be the main,
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and chiefest scope of the whole prayers. 1. What the Body is in comparison of the Soul? 2. What the Soul is positively in it self? 3. Wherein we should discover greater care, both in life,
and chiefest scope of the Whole Prayers. 1. What the Body is in comparison of the Soul? 2. What the Soul is positively in it self? 3. Wherein we should discover greater care, both in life,
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and death for the Soul, than the Body?
and death for the Soul, than the Body?
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1. What the Body is in comparison of the Soul? Let me briefly open this by a few emblems.
1. What the Body is in comparison of the Soul? Let me briefly open this by a few emblems.
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1. the Body it is but the shell of the Soul, it is but as the husk to the Corn,
1. the Body it is but the shell of the Soul, it is but as the husk to the Corn,
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as the skin to the Apple, as the nutshell to the kernel;
as the skin to the Apple, as the nutshell to the kernel;
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the husk is neglected, the skin or paring of the Apple thrown away, and the nutshel cast into the fire, that we may enjoy the Corn, the Apple, the Kernel:
the husk is neglected, the skin or paring of the Apple thrown away, and the nutshell cast into the fire, that we may enjoy the Corn, the Apple, the Kernel:
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so should the Body be despised in competition with the Soul. A late reverend Divine tels us, that the Body is but the Souls shell,
so should the Body be despised in competition with the Soul. A late reverend Divine tells us, that the Body is but the Souls shell,
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and as the shell breaks, and becoms altogether uselesse, when the Chicken is hatched, and coms to maturity,
and as the shell breaks, and becomes altogether useless, when the Chicken is hatched, and coms to maturity,
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so must our Bodies, when the Soul hath done its work on Earth, and is ripened for Heaven:
so must our Bodies, when the Soul hath done its work on Earth, and is ripened for Heaven:
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so the Egg is not meat for the Eater, till the shell be crackt, nor the Soul fit for Christ till the Body be broken to pieces by death.
so the Egg is not meat for the Eater, till the shell be cracked, nor the Soul fit for christ till the Body be broken to Pieces by death.
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2. The Body it is but the sheath, or Scabberd of the Soul, what is the sheath in comparison of the knife,
2. The Body it is but the sheath, or Scabbard of the Soul, what is the sheath in comparison of the knife,
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or the scabberd in comparison of the sword? so worthless and useless is the Body in comparison of the Soul.
or the scabbard in comparison of the sword? so worthless and useless is the Body in comparison of the Soul.
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3. The Body is but the house of the Soul, animi domicilium, a poor contemptible cottage it is, the Soul is the Tenant,
3. The Body is but the house of the Soul, animi Domicilium, a poor contemptible cottage it is, the Soul is the Tenant,
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as Christ is the Landlord of both; and indeed the Body is but a very weak slender house, a poor mud wall;
as christ is the Landlord of both; and indeed the Body is but a very weak slender house, a poor mud wall;
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as the Apostle 2 Cor. 5.1. compares it with Heaven, so may I with our Heavenly part the Soul;
as the Apostle 2 Cor. 5.1. compares it with Heaven, so may I with our Heavenly part the Soul;
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he calls the one an house, the other a building;
he calls the one an house, the other a building;
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the first is a place we make a shift to sleep in, the other a rare Fabrick, a curious structure indeed;
the First is a place we make a shift to sleep in, the other a rare Fabric, a curious structure indeed;
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and he likewise alters the Epithites, he calls the one an Earthly house, nothing but clay,
and he likewise alters the Epithets, he calls the one an Earthly house, nothing but clay,
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and mud, the other an eternal house, which all the storms cannot beat down, no nor the waves of death of it self,
and mud, the other an Eternal house, which all the storms cannot beatrice down, no nor the waves of death of it self,
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but Caput inter nubila condit, it is above the reach of any terrene or humane casualties;
but Caput inter nubila condit, it is above the reach of any terrene or humane casualties;
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passions may batter it, but nothing can break it down.
passion may batter it, but nothing can break it down.
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4. The body is but the vessel of the Soul, take it for a floting vessel on the Water, the Soul is the merchandice, the Body but the Ship to vvaft it up and dovvn:
4. The body is but the vessel of the Soul, take it for a floating vessel on the Water, the Soul is the merchandise, the Body but the Ship to waft it up and down:
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or take it for a standing vessel in the house, the Body is but animi tecta, the cask of the Soul;
or take it for a standing vessel in the house, the Body is but animi Tecta, the cask of the Soul;
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the invvard part that is the pretious Liquor.
the inward part that is the precious Liquour.
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When Anaxarchus a poor Heathen, vvas sadly tormented by a Tyrant, he cryed out, tundis vasculum Anaxarchi, non anaxarchum, you do but knock and break the Cask and vessel of Anaxarchus, you cannot reach or hurt him:
When Anaxarchus a poor Heathen, was sadly tormented by a Tyrant, he cried out, tundis vasculum Anaxarchi, non anaxarchum, you do but knock and break the Cask and vessel of Anaxarchus, you cannot reach or hurt him:
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as the veins in the Body are the vessels of the blood which contains the vital spirits, and is the life outwardly;
as the Veins in the Body Are the vessels of the blood which contains the vital spirits, and is the life outwardly;
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so the whole is but the vein, or vessel of the Soul, which is the highest life of Man.
so the Whole is but the vein, or vessel of the Soul, which is the highest life of Man.
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5. The body it is but the casket, or chest of the Soul, the Spirit is the jewel, the treasure which lies within it.
5. The body it is but the casket, or chest of the Soul, the Spirit is the jewel, the treasure which lies within it.
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In a fire that takes an house, no great matter if the Chest be burnt, so the Writings, Evidences be safe;
In a fire that Takes an house, no great matter if the Chest be burned, so the Writings, Evidences be safe;
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when thieves break in, if they steal away the Casket, but the Jewels are safe; in neither, the loss is not undoing:
when thieves break in, if they steal away the Casket, but the Jewels Are safe; in neither, the loss is not undoing:
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so if the soul be saved though as by fire, our darling preserved from sin and Satan, two cruel thieves, no great matter is it though the body be burut to ashes,
so if the soul be saved though as by fire, our darling preserved from since and Satan, two cruel thieves, no great matter is it though the body be burut to Ashes,
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and rob'd of all its outward strength and beauty, by the hand of death.
and robbed of all its outward strength and beauty, by the hand of death.
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6. The Body it is but the prison of the Soul, the Spirit is animus in carceratus; but like Jeremiah in the Dungeon,
6. The Body it is but the prison of the Soul, the Spirit is animus in carceratus; but like Jeremiah in the Dungeon,
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while it is in the flesh; the Bird in a Cage is a fit emblem of the Soul in the Body:
while it is in the Flesh; the Bird in a Cage is a fit emblem of the Soul in the Body:
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The Turks after great preservations among other of their Charities, go into the market and buy Birds in Cages,
The Turks After great preservations among other of their Charities, go into the market and buy Birds in Cages,
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and so release them, which they judge a charitable work;
and so release them, which they judge a charitable work;
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when God releases the Soul of a good man from the Body, we may and must look upon it as a piece of divine charity, and holy love.
when God releases the Soul of a good man from the Body, we may and must look upon it as a piece of divine charity, and holy love.
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Fleshly fetters, do envolve our hampered hearts, saith one;
Fleshly fetters, do envolve our hampered hearts, Says one;
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the Soul hath ••clog upon his foot, our clods of clay, are but clogs of clay upon our feet:
the Soul hath ••clog upon his foot, our clods of clay, Are but clogs of clay upon our feet:
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as the foot is the meanest part of the Body, so the whole Body is but the meanest part of a man;
as the foot is the Meanest part of the Body, so the Whole Body is but the Meanest part of a man;
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and truly, comforts for the Body are but sandals or shooes for the Feet, Soul-refreshments are as Crowns about out head.
and truly, comforts for the Body Are but Sandals or shoes for the Feet, Soul-refreshments Are as Crowns about out head.
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Lastly, The Body it is often, but the tempter, & tormentor of the Soul, it Acts Satans part;
Lastly, The Body it is often, but the tempter, & tormentor of the Soul, it Acts Satan part;
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the eyes and the ears are but the backdoors to let in Thieves, and Murderers, Hellish lustings which rob, and wound the Soul:
the eyes and the ears Are but the backdoors to let in Thieves, and Murderers, Hellish lustings which rob, and wound the Soul:
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the Senses by tempting to sin, bring in many torments, sicknesses, diseases, distempers to the Body,
the Senses by tempting to since, bring in many torments, Sicknesses, diseases, distempers to the Body,
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and these raise up many tempests, and storms, and violent passions in the mind, such as fears,
and these raise up many tempests, and storms, and violent passion in the mind, such as fears,
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and grief, and anger, &c. which hurt, & hurry the Soul up and down, that it can have no rest,
and grief, and anger, etc. which hurt, & hurry the Soul up and down, that it can have no rest,
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nor ease, by reason of its inward maladies and mutinies.
nor ease, by reason of its inward maladies and mutinies.
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Thus is it often insteed of being a great help, a sad hindrance to the Soul,
Thus is it often instead of being a great help, a sad hindrance to the Soul,
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as Eve was to Adam, who was but newly taken as a rib out off his side, NONLATINALPHABET, as an antient expresses it;
as Eve was to Adam, who was but newly taken as a rib out off his side,, as an ancient Expresses it;
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the rib newly taken near his heart, was shot back again by Satan as a dart into his heart:
the rib newly taken near his heart, was shot back again by Satan as a dart into his heart:
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so too often the Body is to the Soul. Why then should we so much mind our bodies, to take inordinate care for them, both alive, and dead;
so too often the Body is to the Soul. Why then should we so much mind our bodies, to take inordinate care for them, both alive, and dead;
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since of themselves they are positively vile bodies, Phil. 3.21. but in comparison of our Souls much more vile?
since of themselves they Are positively vile bodies, Philip 3.21. but in comparison of our Souls much more vile?
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2. Consider in the next place, what the Soul is positively in it self;
2. Consider in the next place, what the Soul is positively in it self;
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this is a large Orchard for the Fruit of spiritual discourse, but I shall only pluck down 2 or 3 Apples.
this is a large Orchard for the Fruit of spiritual discourse, but I shall only pluck down 2 or 3 Apples.
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1. Remember its curious composition, the rare Art put forth in the making of it,
1. remember its curious composition, the rare Art put forth in the making of it,
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so choice a watch should be very warily kept, and minded, so noble a vine planted in us, calls for much serious attendance,
so choice a watch should be very warily kept, and minded, so noble a vine planted in us, calls for much serious attendance,
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so choice a silver lamp cals for much trimming.
so choice a silver lamp calls for much trimming.
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In minimis aliquid magnum, there is something of grandure and greatness in the least things, much more in the greatest.In minimis Aliquid magnum, there is something of Grandeur and greatness in the least things, much more in the greatest.
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The Body of man, as it came out of the hands of the holy, great, and wise Artist, is a choice piece:
The Body of man, as it Come out of the hands of the holy, great, and wise Artist, is a choice piece:
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David falls a wondring (not from pride, or vanity, but spiritual thankfulness, and observation of Gods works) at the curious structure of his Body, Psal. 139.14.15.David falls a wondering (not from pride, or vanity, but spiritual thankfulness, and observation of God's works) At the curious structure of his Body, Psalm 139.14.15.
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considering how exactly it was wrought in the lowest parts of the Earth, he means the womb, in which this rare workmanship was carryed on invisibly, in a very dark shop, or sellar;
considering how exactly it was wrought in the lowest parts of the Earth, he means the womb, in which this rare workmanship was carried on invisibly, in a very dark shop, or seller;
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how much more wonderfull is the Soul? nihil in mnndo admirabile praeter hominem, uihil in homine praeter animam, saith one The spirit of God significantly express its rarity in the Creation of it, it is called Imago Dei, Gods own Image, Gen. 1.27. and the expression is double, that it might be the better minded;
how much more wonderful is the Soul? nihil in mnndo admirabile praeter hominem, uihil in homine praeter animam, Says one The Spirit of God significantly express its rarity in the Creation of it, it is called Imago Dei, God's own Image, Gen. 1.27. and the expression is double, that it might be the better minded;
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and it is added, Male and Female were thus created;
and it is added, Male and Female were thus created;
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contrary to that fond opinion of Theophilact, and that Mahumetan dream of the Turks, who suppose that the Souls of Women are of a lower and baser Metal, than the Souls of Men; God made no difference.
contrary to that found opinion of Theophilact, and that Mahometan dream of the Turks, who suppose that the Souls of Women Are of a lower and baser Metal, than the Souls of Men; God made no difference.
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Augustine discourses largly of this Image of God in the Soul of Man in 10. or 11. particulars, which I cannot now name:Augustine discourses largely of this Image of God in the Soul of Man in 10. or 11. particulars, which I cannot now name:
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it is enough for me to assert, and affirm, that the representation, and effigies of the highest glory must needs be ful of glory, A sad thing then it is to change this glory into the Image of a Beast by any bestial courses;
it is enough for me to assert, and affirm, that the representation, and effigies of the highest glory must needs be full of glory, A sad thing then it is to change this glory into the Image of a Beast by any bestial courses;
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pejus est comparari jumento, quam esse jumentum; Worse est comparari jumento, quam esse Jumentum;
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it is worse to be compared to a Beast morally, than to be a Beast naturally.
it is Worse to be compared to a Beast morally, than to be a Beast naturally.
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Let the rare composition of thy Soul after the image of God, cause thee to mind and prize it above all things, next to thy God.
Let the rare composition of thy Soul After the image of God, cause thee to mind and prize it above all things, next to thy God.
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2. Consider the price and value of it, both as to Christ, and as it should be also to our selves. 1. To Christ;
2. Consider the price and valve of it, both as to christ, and as it should be also to our selves. 1. To christ;
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it cost no less than the blood of the Son of God;
it cost no less than the blood of the Son of God;
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the whole World at first was created, verbo pronuntiato, by bare speaking of a word, here was only NONLATINALPHABET,
the Whole World At First was created, verbo pronuntiato, by bore speaking of a word, Here was only,
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but the Soul could not be new created but only verbo incarnato, by the word made flesh, here must be NONLATINALPHABET (if I may so allude to our Logical distinction) in the first God only did much, in the second he did and suffered much.
but the Soul could not be new created but only verbo incarnato, by the word made Flesh, Here must be (if I may so allude to our Logical distinction) in the First God only did much, in the second he did and suffered much.
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Silver and Gold which the World so much adore, are as corruptible, so contemptible things, and could never make a purchase this way, Psal. 49.8.
Silver and Gold which the World so much adore, Are as corruptible, so contemptible things, and could never make a purchase this Way, Psalm 49.8.
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The redemption of the Soul is too pretious, and it ceaseth for ever, had there been no beter,
The redemption of the Soul is too precious, and it ceases for ever, had there been no beter,
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or richer commodity to have bought out the morgage.
or Richer commodity to have bought out the mortgage.
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Davids water of Bethlehem which was the price of blood, of the blood of the choicest Heroes,Davids water of Bethlehem which was the price of blood, of the blood of the Choicest Heroes,
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and worthies in Israel, is but a dark shadow of the Soul of Man. 2. As to our selves;
and worthies in Israel, is but a dark shadow of the Soul of Man. 2. As to our selves;
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the Soul should be of more worth to us than the sublumary World;
the Soul should be of more worth to us than the sublumary World;
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our Saviour (who best knew the worth of them, as he was a co-worker in the making of them,
our Saviour (who best knew the worth of them, as he was a coworker in the making of them,
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and a Master builder in the repairing and re-edifying of them) he himself tells us, Math. 16.26. That to make an exchange for the soul, by taking the whole World in the room of it, is to drive a most foolish, sad, losing bargain;
and a Master builder in the repairing and re-edifying of them) he himself tells us, Math. 16.26. That to make an exchange for the soul, by taking the Whole World in the room of it, is to drive a most foolish, sad, losing bargain;
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he that thus sells his commodity shall certainly dy a begger;
he that thus sells his commodity shall Certainly die a beggar;
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as idleness, saith Solomon, shall cloath a man with rags, so more certainly will such a kind of trading and trafficking.
as idleness, Says Solomon, shall cloth a man with rags, so more Certainly will such a kind of trading and trafficking.
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And yet generally such is the madness of the most of men, that they will exchange their Souls for a little of the World;
And yet generally such is the madness of the most of men, that they will exchange their Souls for a little of the World;
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for a very remnant, for the very coarse list of it, to cover their nakedness;
for a very remnant, for the very coarse list of it, to cover their nakedness;
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they will transgress for a morsel of bread, for a pair of shooes, as if they look upon their Souls as upon a sorry stained commodity, which they long to be rid of upon any termes, 3. Consider the infinite use of it as to the Body,
they will transgress for a morsel of bred, for a pair of shoes, as if they look upon their Souls as upon a sorry stained commodity, which they long to be rid of upon any terms, 3. Consider the infinite use of it as to the Body,
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as it is much above the Body.
as it is much above the Body.
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In other things, those are not alwaies the most usefull, that are most precious; (jewels do not cloth,
In other things, those Are not always the most useful, that Are most precious; (Jewels do not cloth,
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and keep us warm, though they are very rich) but the Soul is very eminent for both.
and keep us warm, though they Are very rich) but the Soul is very eminent for both.
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By viewing the natural and animal Soul as to its use and reference to the Body, we may by a Climax, see the greater use of the more refined and spiritual part:
By viewing the natural and animal Soul as to its use and Referente to the Body, we may by a Climax, see the greater use of the more refined and spiritual part:
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the natural Soul in us common with plants, and beasts, it is the salt of the Body to keep it from stinking, from rottenness and corruption;
the natural Soul in us Common with plants, and beasts, it is the salt of the Body to keep it from stinking, from rottenness and corruption;
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Lazarus dead but 4 days noisomness followed; the natural Soul is the guide of the Body;Lazarus dead but 4 days noisomeness followed; the natural Soul is the guide of the Body;
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as the light of the Body is the eye, so the light of the eye is the life, and natural Soul of it:
as the Light of the Body is the eye, so the Light of the eye is the life, and natural Soul of it:
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besides it is the strength, and beauty of the Body, and what not? let but the Spirit naturally depart,
beside it is the strength, and beauty of the Body, and what not? let but the Spirit naturally depart,
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and the strength ceases, the beautifull flower is cropt and withered, and looks so gastly, that we cry out,
and the strength ceases, the beautiful flower is cropped and withered, and looks so ghastly, that we cry out,
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as Abraham of Sarah, bury my dead out of my sight;
as Abraham of Sarah, bury my dead out of my sighed;
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surely then much more is our spiritual part, which is but a little lower than Angels, the very salt of the Body eminently, the guide of it, the strength, the beauty, the all of it,
surely then much more is our spiritual part, which is but a little lower than Angels, the very salt of the Body eminently, the guide of it, the strength, the beauty, the all of it,
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and in it, next and immediately under God, who is the all in all. 3. I come briefly to answer the third question, and so to finish this discourse.
and in it, next and immediately under God, who is the all in all. 3. I come briefly to answer the third question, and so to finish this discourse.
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What we must do to discover greater care, (with holy Stephen in the Text) over our Souls, than over our Bodies.
What we must do to discover greater care, (with holy Stephen in the Text) over our Souls, than over our Bodies.
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1. Begin betimes to trade for your Souls, before you begin to trade for your bodies.
1. Begin betimes to trade for your Souls, before you begin to trade for your bodies.
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The Pr•nce of Philosophers tells us, that man first lives the life of a Plant, then the life of a Beast, then the life of a Man; The Pr•nce of Philosophers tells us, that man First lives the life of a Plant, then the life of a Beast, then the life of a Man;
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the first in the Womb by nourishment and growth, the second in Infancy by operation of common senses, the third afterward by the exercise of reason,
the First in the Womb by nourishment and growth, the second in Infancy by operation of Common Senses, the third afterwards by the exercise of reason,
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and undestanding, and this too rises up by degrees;
and understanding, and this too rises up by Degrees;
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we are not fit for any considerable business, till we come to be of some considerable Age.
we Are not fit for any considerable business, till we come to be of Some considerable Age.
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Our most considerable business, is this of our Souls, and therefore we should begin with it,
Our most considerable business, is this of our Souls, and Therefore we should begin with it,
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and teach our children this trade first, how to lay up provision for them.
and teach our children this trade First, how to lay up provision for them.
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I read of one Bensyra a Jewish child, that desired of his Parents to be instructed in the Law of Moses; they replyed to him, it was yet a little too soon for him;
I read of one Bensyra a Jewish child, that desired of his Parents to be instructed in the Law of Moses; they replied to him, it was yet a little too soon for him;
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but he returns them this answer, that he had been at play in the Church-yard, and there he saw little childrens graves as well as the graves of Elder persons;
but he returns them this answer, that he had been At play in the Churchyard, and there he saw little Children's graves as well as the graves of Elder Persons;
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and he urged this, I may dy so soon, and sad it will be with me,
and he urged this, I may die so soon, and sad it will be with me,
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if I have not the knowledge of God.
if I have not the knowledge of God.
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Oh let us therefore labour to know, and to serve the God of our Fathers betimes, to mind the good of our Souls early in the morning of our age, seeing they are our better part.
O let us Therefore labour to know, and to serve the God of our Father's betimes, to mind the good of our Souls early in the morning of our age, seeing they Are our better part.
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2. Let us most carefully watch over our Souls; though the Lord hath appointed us peculiar watchmen for this purpose, Heb. 13.17. yet this must not make us the less industrious.
2. Let us most carefully watch over our Souls; though the Lord hath appointed us peculiar watchmen for this purpose, Hebrew 13.17. yet this must not make us the less Industria.
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Every one of us have a special command, and warning given, by the best Preacher that ever was in the world,
Every one of us have a special command, and warning given, by the best Preacher that ever was in the world,
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except Jesus Christ, I mean by Solomon, Prov. 4.23. That we should keep our hearts with all diligence, because out of them are the issues of Life;
except jesus christ, I mean by Solomon, Curae 4.23. That we should keep our hearts with all diligence, Because out of them Are the issues of Life;
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and it is one of the sore complaints of the Church, Cant. 1.6, that she was so tyed up,
and it is one of the soar complaints of the Church, Cant 1.6, that she was so tied up,
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and tyred with keeping the Vineyards abroad, that she had no leisure to keep her own.
and tired with keeping the Vineyards abroad, that she had no leisure to keep her own.
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Oh what ever you omit, find time to look to, to watch over your own Spirits;
O what ever you omit, find time to look to, to watch over your own Spirits;
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the greatest Merchant in the World, or highest whole-sale Shopkeeper, is but an errand Pedler, if he engages so deep in other businesses, that he neglects this.
the greatest Merchant in the World, or highest wholesale Shopkeeper, is but an errand Pedlar, if he engages so deep in other businesses, that he neglects this.
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A sleepy Centinel that undoes a whole Garrison through his slothfullness;
A sleepy Centinel that undoes a Whole Garrison through his slothfullness;
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yet this man doth a meritorious Act, in comparison of him, who ruines his own single Soul,
yet this man does a meritorious Act, in comparison of him, who ruins his own single Soul,
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or the Sonl of any relation, for want of watchfulness;
or the Son of any Relation, for want of watchfulness;
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a short nap in security now may break thy rest, and sleep in Hell to the days of Eternity.
a short nap in security now may break thy rest, and sleep in Hell to the days of Eternity.
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3. Let us be often qustioning our Souls about their welfare; they are more to be minded than the Body;
3. Let us be often qustioning our Souls about their welfare; they Are more to be minded than the Body;
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As you cast up your shopbooksonce a yeer, so you should examine your Souls once a day:
As you cast up your shopbooksonce a year, so you should examine your Souls once a day:
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If the Body be feavorish, or distempered, you lay your finger upon your pulse to see how it beats;
If the Body be feavorish, or distempered, you lay your finger upon your pulse to see how it beats;
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but oh how silent generally is Conscience, the pulse of the Soul? and we are very willing to give it a writ of ease.
but o how silent generally is Conscience, the pulse of the Soul? and we Are very willing to give it a writ of ease.
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Questions which engender strife have been much started of late, it were better to be exercised at home in the heart, about questions which concern our own eternal peace.
Questions which engender strife have been much started of late, it were better to be exercised At home in the heart, about questions which concern our own Eternal peace.
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Our Souls are then sick at Heart, when we never fear, nor question them about any sickness.
Our Souls Are then sick At Heart, when we never Fear, nor question them about any sickness.
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David was communing with his own heart often about its spiritual temper, and by it gained this blessed encomium from the Father of Spirits, that he was a man after his own heart.David was communing with his own heart often about its spiritual temper, and by it gained this blessed encomium from the Father of Spirits, that he was a man After his own heart.
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Timidi mater non flet, the Mother of a fearfull Child seldome weeps, is proverbial among the Latines,Timidi mater non flet, the Mother of a fearful Child seldom weeps, is proverbial among the Latins,
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and truly a trembling Soul and a self-questioning creature, very rarely lies down in everlasting sorrow.
and truly a trembling Soul and a self-questioning creature, very rarely lies down in everlasting sorrow.
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4. Let us still fear the worst as to the condition of our Souls.
4. Let us still Fear the worst as to the condition of our Souls.
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Generally doubtings, and fears may be compared to nettles, which though they sting, and trouble us, proclaim a fat and good soil where they grow;
Generally doubtings, and fears may be compared to nettles, which though they sting, and trouble us, proclaim a fat and good soil where they grow;
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a naughty heart is but seldome troubled with them. Fear of badness is usually a sign of some goodness.
a naughty heart is but seldom troubled with them. fear of badness is usually a Signen of Some Goodness.
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As the Man is blessed that fears God alwaies, and this is the beginning of wisedome, Prov. 1.7. yea a very full and choise treasure, Esa. 33.6.
As the Man is blessed that fears God always, and this is the beginning of Wisdom, Curae 1.7. yea a very full and choice treasure, Isaiah 33.6.
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so the Man is very near blessedness that fears his own state spiritually, and this is an introduction to holy wisdome,
so the Man is very near blessedness that fears his own state spiritually, and this is an introduction to holy Wisdom,
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yea, that man hath some treasure in his house, and heart, that is suspiciouas of his house and heart:
yea, that man hath Some treasure in his house, and heart, that is suspiciouas of his house and heart:
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the empty traveller will sing and whistie before the Thief, when the person loaded with mony is laden likewise with fear if it grow but a little dark;
the empty traveller will sing and whistie before the Thief, when the person loaded with money is laden likewise with Fear if it grow but a little dark;
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thus is it usually with a suspicious complaining Christian.
thus is it usually with a suspicious complaining Christian.
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Faith charges it self often with much unbelief, and the perfect love casts out fear, imperfect doth not;
Faith charges it self often with much unbelief, and the perfect love Cast out Fear, imperfect does not;
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because it is sensible it is imperfect. Where despair ruines one, presumption destroys a thousand. Better to go doubting to Heaven, than cheerfully and securely to Hell.
Because it is sensible it is imperfect. Where despair ruins one, presumption Destroys a thousand. Better to go doubting to Heaven, than cheerfully and securely to Hell.
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Highest expectation brings greatest disapointment, and that poor Soul is double damned when he falls into Hell, that never suspected such a fall;
Highest expectation brings greatest disappointment, and that poor Soul is double damned when he falls into Hell, that never suspected such a fallen;
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even Stephens full assurance of Faith in his death, was undoubtedly the Child of much holy fear in his life,
even Stephen's full assurance of Faith in his death, was undoubtedly the Child of much holy Fear in his life,
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and usually those Christians dy most couragiously, that have walkt most tremblingly. 5. Provide for thy Soul more carefully than for thy Body.
and usually those Christians die most courageously, that have walked most tremblingly. 5. Provide for thy Soul more carefully than for thy Body.
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True it is, that without food and raiment for the flesh, we cannot well be contented, (it were well,
True it is, that without food and raiment for the Flesh, we cannot well be contented, (it were well,
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if we could be contented with it, when it is competent and convenient) but with all we must remember, that the Soul must be fed and clothed as well, nay before the Body;
if we could be contented with it, when it is competent and convenient) but with all we must Remember, that the Soul must be fed and clothed as well, nay before the Body;
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but alimentum sit simile nutrito, the nourishment must be like the thing nourished:
but alimentum sit simile nutrito, the nourishment must be like the thing nourished:
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Different kinds must have different food, and different persons in the same species have a different diet, the Soul may fast,
Different Kinds must have different food, and different Persons in the same species have a different diet, the Soul may fast,
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when the Body feasts, and the Spirit be naked, and hunger-starved as Dives was, though the outward carkass be clothed with purple,
when the Body feasts, and the Spirit be naked, and Hunger-starved as Dives was, though the outward carcase be clothed with purple,
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and fine Linnea, and fare sumptuously every day;
and fine Linnea, and fare sumptuously every day;
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the Soul of Dives wanted a drop of water at last, though undoubtedly he solaced his natural appetite with the richest wine contiuually.
the Soul of Dives wanted a drop of water At last, though undoubtedly he solaced his natural appetite with the Richest wine contiuually.
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Christ had meat to eat which his disciples knew not of, and so the Soul must have meat to eat which the Body knowes not of.
christ had meat to eat which his Disciples knew not of, and so the Soul must have meat to eat which the Body knows not of.
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Our Saviour commands and commends idleness comparatively (though positively in it self, it be a great sin) even in comparison of Soul transactions, the body must live a very sedentary life as to its own affairs;
Our Saviour commands and commends idleness comparatively (though positively in it self, it be a great since) even in comparison of Soul transactions, the body must live a very sedentary life as to its own affairs;
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the meat which perisheth must not be laboured for, in competition with, much less opposition, against the meat which endures to everlasting life, John 6.27. even the food, which only Christ himself can give to the Soul, who is sealed by the Father for this end.
the meat which Perishes must not be laboured for, in competition with, much less opposition, against the meat which endures to everlasting life, John 6.27. even the food, which only christ himself can give to the Soul, who is sealed by the Father for this end.
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Every day and hour is prodigally wasted, in which we do not lay up something for our Soul (which is our glory) in order to eternity.
Every day and hour is prodigally wasted, in which we do not lay up something for our Soul (which is our glory) in order to eternity.
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Natura paucis cententa naturc is satisfyed with a little, glutted, oppressed with too much;Nature paucis cententa naturc is satisfied with a little, glutted, oppressed with too much;
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but the desires of the Soul are endless, it is continually hungring, and craving, only Christ,
but the Desires of the Soul Are endless, it is continually hungering, and craving, only christ,
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& spiritual objects can satisfie it, and yet even in them it hath not satiety, though it have satisfaction;
& spiritual objects can satisfy it, and yet even in them it hath not satiety, though it have satisfaction;
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thou mayest as well then quench the Leviathans thirst, (and the Behemoths, which sucketh up the River of Jordan ) with a cockel shell full of water,
thou Mayest as well then quench the Leviathans thirst, (and the Behemoths, which sucketh up the River of Jordan) with a cockel shell full of water,
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as think to feed thy Soul to contentment, which Gold and Silver, and delicious banquets, and pleasures in the World;
as think to feed thy Soul to contentment, which Gold and Silver, and delicious banquets, and pleasures in the World;
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where the appetite is infinite, the aliment and food must not be finite.
where the appetite is infinite, the aliment and food must not be finite.
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Yet one thing will satisfie it, though many things cannot, even he who is the giver of all things;
Yet one thing will satisfy it, though many things cannot, even he who is the giver of all things;
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Let but thy Soul feed continually by faith and love on him, and then it will return to its rest, Psal. 116.7. as the sucking Infant when its belly is full.
Let but thy Soul feed continually by faith and love on him, and then it will return to its rest, Psalm 116.7. as the sucking Infant when its belly is full.
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6. Keep thy Soul pure, and clean, thus mind it more than thy Body. It is Gods advice to Jerusalem, Jerem. 4.14. Wash thine heart from wickedness;
6. Keep thy Soul pure, and clean, thus mind it more than thy Body. It is God's Advice to Jerusalem, Jeremiah 4.14. Wash thine heart from wickedness;
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in this we should be most punctual, & exact Carefull we are most of us to keep our Bodies sweet and clean, to wash our feet,
in this we should be most punctual, & exact Careful we Are most of us to keep our Bodies sweet and clean, to wash our feet,
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and face, and hands, to shift and change our linnen, that our Bodies may be sweet;
and face, and hands, to shift and change our linen, that our Bodies may be sweet;
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carefull we are about our houses to wash, & sweep evety Room:
careful we Are about our houses to wash, & sweep evety Room:
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but in the mean time we little consider that cleanliness of the heart is the best huswifery;
but in the mean time we little Consider that cleanliness of the heart is the best housewifery;
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truly God is good to Israel to them that are of a clean heart, Psal. 73.1. Paul enjoyns Timothy to keep himself pure, to wit the whole man, 1 Tim. 5.22.
truly God is good to Israel to them that Are of a clean heart, Psalm 73.1. Paul enjoins Timothy to keep himself pure, to wit the Whole man, 1 Tim. 5.22.
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the Body in subordination, and in order to the Soul, the earthly cask, and vessel, in order to the holy liquor, and the heavenly treasure.
the Body in subordination, and in order to the Soul, the earthly cask, and vessel, in order to the holy liquour, and the heavenly treasure.
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Eating with washed hands naturally was but an humane, vain, Pharisaical tradition, but to wash the hands morally with spiritual innocency before we compass Gods Altar,
Eating with washed hands naturally was but an humane, vain, Pharisaical tradition, but to wash the hands morally with spiritual innocency before we compass God's Altar,
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or engage the Soul in any serious duty, this is very necessary.
or engage the Soul in any serious duty, this is very necessary.
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It was Pauls design and care for to present the Corinthians a chast Virgin to Christ, 2 Cor. 11.2. so should it be our care.
It was Paul's Design and care for to present the Corinthians a chaste Virgae to christ, 2 Cor. 11.2. so should it be our care.
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The Virgin Mary was the Mother of a blessed Son, yet still a Virgin:
The Virgae Marry was the Mother of a blessed Son, yet still a Virgae:
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so may thine heart be the mother of some one cursed sin, and yet a Virgin in Christs esteem,
so may thine heart be the mother of Some one cursed since, and yet a Virgae in Christ esteem,
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if so soon as ever thou hast blackt and daubed thy self in ink, thou wash thy self in water, milk, and blood;
if so soon as ever thou hast blacked and daubed thy self in ink, thou wash thy self in water, milk, and blood;
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the water of godly sorrow, the milk of free grace in the promise, and the blood of Jesus Christ.
the water of godly sorrow, the milk of free grace in the promise, and the blood of jesus christ.
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Next to not falling is speedy rising, and next to keeping thy garments white, is washing as soon as thou hast defyled them;
Next to not falling is speedy rising, and next to keeping thy garments white, is washing as soon as thou hast defiled them;
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Thus be carefull to keep thy Soul pure continually, by washing it often while it hath a tang of the cask, thine outward flesh, In this mind thy Soul most too.
Thus be careful to keep thy Soul pure continually, by washing it often while it hath a tang of the cask, thine outward Flesh, In this mind thy Soul most too.
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Lastly, Be willing for the welfare of thy Soul to suffer in thy Body; and this double, both in life, and death.
Lastly, Be willing for the welfare of thy Soul to suffer in thy Body; and this double, both in life, and death.
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1. In life, by keeping thy Body under, that thy Soul may be Master. Our life is a continual striving for mastery in this:
1. In life, by keeping thy Body under, that thy Soul may be Master. Our life is a continual striving for mastery in this:
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the wicked man strives that his Body may be Master, and therefore he darkens his understanding, sensualizes his affections, sears his conscience, &c. that the flesh may be Lord paramount.
the wicked man strives that his Body may be Master, and Therefore he darkens his understanding, sensualize his affections, sears his conscience, etc. that the Flesh may be Lord paramount.
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The godly man he makes a covenant with his eyes, as Job, keeps a watch before the dore of his lips,
The godly man he makes a Covenant with his eyes, as Job, keeps a watch before the door of his lips,
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as David, keeps under his body, and brings it into subjection, as Paul, 1 Cor. 9.27.
as David, keeps under his body, and brings it into subjection, as Paul, 1 Cor. 9.27.
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and all in order to this, that the Soul may be master over the body, and Jesus Christ over both;
and all in order to this, that the Soul may be master over the body, and jesus christ over both;
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and this is that mastery which we should all earnestly contend for.
and this is that mastery which we should all earnestly contend for.
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Old Hilarion compares his Body to an Ass, which if it be too much pampered endeavours to throw his rider;
Old Hilarion compares his Body to an Ass, which if it be too much pampered endeavours to throw his rider;
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and therefore saith he to his Body, faciam a sine ut non calcitres, O Ass I will so look to thee,
and Therefore Says he to his Body, faciam a sine ut non calcitres, Oh Ass I will so look to thee,
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and keep thee down, that thou shalt not spurn against thy Master.
and keep thee down, that thou shalt not spurn against thy Master.
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The way to do this, is to cross our selves most in those things wherein the flesh most pleases it self;
The Way to do this, is to cross our selves most in those things wherein the Flesh most Pleases it self;
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whatever may make thy Soul proud, or wanton, do not give way to it for a moment.
whatever may make thy Soul proud, or wanton, do not give Way to it for a moment.
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Some pride themselves in the excrements of nature, as long hair, some in the garments which cover nature (though indeed they are but poor borrowed coverlids from other creatures) and so glory in the hidings of their shame, and nakedness;
some pride themselves in the excrements of nature, as long hair, Some in the garments which cover nature (though indeed they Are but poor borrowed coverlids from other creatures) and so glory in the hidings of their shame, and nakedness;
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some pride themselves in the ornaments of nature, tallness, strength, beauty, &c. O labour to deny thy self most in these things, which puff and swell thee up:
Some pride themselves in the Ornament of nature, tallness, strength, beauty, etc. O labour to deny thy self most in these things, which puff and swell thee up:
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so whatever makes thy Soul wanton, as wine, or fulness of bread, or any thing else, set a knife to thy throat, Prov. 23.2, 3. be not desirous of such dainties,
so whatever makes thy Soul wanton, as wine, or fullness of bred, or any thing Else, Set a knife to thy throat, Curae 23.2, 3. be not desirous of such dainties,
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for they are deceitfull meat, they may make rich thy ribs, but bankrupt thy Soul. The popish penance is ridiculous,
for they Are deceitful meat, they may make rich thy ribs, but bankrupt thy Soul. The popish penance is ridiculous,
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and contemptible, to lash the body one day in a yeer, or to go barefoot to such a shrine,
and contemptible, to lash the body one day in a year, or to go barefoot to such a shrine,
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& wear a cord about the waste, &c. but Christs penitence is very necessary, If thy right eye offend pluck it out,
& wear a cord about the waste, etc. but Christ penitence is very necessary, If thy right eye offend pluck it out,
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or thy right hand cut it off, Matth. 29.30. cross thy flesh in many lawfull comforts;
or thy right hand Cut it off, Matthew 29.30. cross thy Flesh in many lawful comforts;
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if the Son of the bondwoman, rebel against the Son of the free woman, better in this sense to go with Jacob, lame and halting to heaven,
if the Son of the bondwoman, rebel against the Son of the free woman, better in this sense to go with Jacob, lame and halting to heaven,
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than to go dancing to hell, as too many thousands do by troops together. 2. In death;
than to go dancing to hell, as too many thousands do by troops together. 2. In death;
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be willing for the good of thy Soul to suffer in thy Body, be contented that thy Body should be withered, that thy Soul may be the more fresh and green, that the old house should be puld down to the ground, that the Soul may take possession of a new building.
be willing for the good of thy Soul to suffer in thy Body, be contented that thy Body should be withered, that thy Soul may be the more fresh and green, that the old house should be pulled down to the ground, that the Soul may take possession of a new building.
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As Christs sorrow, and shame, was our way to happiness and glory, so the suffering and breaking of the pitcher of the Body is the only way for the Soul to be made a vessel of honour.
As Christ sorrow, and shame, was our Way to happiness and glory, so the suffering and breaking of the pitcher of the Body is the only Way for the Soul to be made a vessel of honour.
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The cloth must be cut to pieces, before it can be made up into a rich robe,
The cloth must be Cut to Pieces, before it can be made up into a rich robe,
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or ornamental garment, the timber hewed or sawn into several quarters before the beautifull structure can be erected,
or ornamental garment, the timber hewed or sawn into several quarters before the beautiful structure can be erected,
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as in regeneration we must exuere, before we can induere, put off, the old man before we can put on the new, Eph. 5.22, 23. so in glorification too the old Adam must dy, flesh must perish,
as in regeneration we must exuere, before we can Indure, put off, the old man before we can put on the new, Ephesians 5.22, 23. so in glorification too the old Adam must die, Flesh must perish,
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before we can be a new lump.
before we can be a new lump.
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The new corn in the fields in the spring, rose from the dying of the old in the Winter.
The new corn in the fields in the spring, rose from the dying of the old in the Winter.
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Better bear an inconvenience than a mischief; death to the good man is but an inconvenience, the mischief would be worse;
Better bear an inconvenience than a mischief; death to the good man is but an inconvenience, the mischief would be Worse;
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shouldst thou not dy, thou wouldst but live to sin, to be separated from thy Husband, to be absent from the Lord;
Shouldst thou not die, thou Wouldst but live to since, to be separated from thy Husband, to be absent from the Lord;
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be not troubled then O gracious Soul, at thy bitter journey, at the narrow bridge thou must pass over;
be not troubled then Oh gracious Soul, At thy bitter journey, At the narrow bridge thou must pass over;
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say with the Martyr, it is but winking, and thou art at home; think often on thy journeys end.
say with the Martyr, it is but winking, and thou art At home; think often on thy journeys end.
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To conclude all, let us labour to live the life of Stephen, a life of faith,
To conclude all, let us labour to live the life of Stephen, a life of faith,
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and holiness, and to dy with this prayer of Stephens in its full strength and latitude, Lord Jesus receive my Spirit. FINIS.
and holiness, and to die with this prayer of Stephen's in its full strength and latitude, Lord jesus receive my Spirit. FINIS.
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