WHen God in his infinite and eternal wisdome had decreed to give to man a life of labour and a body of mortality, a state of contingency and a composition of fighting elements;
WHen God in his infinite and Eternal Wisdom had decreed to give to man a life of labour and a body of mortality, a state of contingency and a composition of fighting elements;
but also be very difficult to be understood by them who know God to be a Law-giver as well as a Lord, a Iudge as well as a King, a Father as well as a Ruler; and that in order to his own glory,
but also be very difficult to be understood by them who know God to be a Lawgiver as well as a Lord, a Judge as well as a King, a Father as well as a Ruler; and that in order to his own glory,
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therefore to take off all prejudices and evil resentments and temptations which might trouble those good men who suffered evil things, he was pleased to do two great things which might confirme the faith,
Therefore to take off all prejudices and evil resentments and temptations which might trouble those good men who suffered evil things, he was pleased to do two great things which might confirm the faith,
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2. The other great thing was, that God did not only by revelation and the Sermons of the Prophets to his Church, but even to all mankinde competently teach,
2. The other great thing was, that God did not only by Revelation and the Sermons of the prophets to his Church, but even to all mankind competently teach,
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And therefore Cicero had reason on his side to conclude, that there is to be a time and place after this life wherein the wicked shall be punished and the vertuous well rewarded,
And Therefore Cicero had reason on his side to conclude, that there is to be a time and place After this life wherein the wicked shall be punished and the virtuous well rewarded,
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when we read that Abel died by the hands of Cain, who was so ignorant, that though he had malice and strength, yet he had scarce art enough to kill him;
when we read that Abel died by the hands of Cain, who was so ignorant, that though he had malice and strength, yet he had scarce art enough to kill him;
and sometimes proved it well, and when they did not, yet they believed strongly, and they were sure of the thing even when they were not sure of the argument.
and sometime proved it well, and when they did not, yet they believed strongly, and they were sure of the thing even when they were not sure of the argument.
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This learning they also had from Pherecydes the Syrian, from Pythagoras of Samos, and from Zamolxis the Gete, from the Neighbours of Euphrates, and the inhabitants by Ister who were called NONLATINALPHABET Immortalists, because in the midst of all their dark notices of things they saw this clearly, NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET;
This learning they also had from Pherecydes the Syrian, from Pythagoras of Samos, and from Zamolxis the Get, from the Neighbours of Euphrates, and the inhabitants by Ister who were called Immortalists, Because in the midst of all their dark notices of things they saw this clearly,;
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and because the understanding is neither hot nor cold, it hath no moisture in it and no driness, it follows that it hath nothing of those substances concerning which alone we know that they are corruptible.
and Because the understanding is neither hight nor cold, it hath no moisture in it and no dryness, it follows that it hath nothing of those substances Concerning which alone we know that they Are corruptible.
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NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET: sayes Aristotle. But the soul only comes from abroad, from a Divine principle (for so saith the Scripture) God breathed into Adam the spirit of life, and that which in operation does not communicate with the body shall have no part in its corruption. Thus far they were right;
: Says Aristotle. But the soul only comes from abroad, from a Divine principle (for so Says the Scripture) God breathed into Adam the Spirit of life, and that which in operation does not communicate with the body shall have no part in its corruption. Thus Far they were right;
and yet, they that thought best amongst them believed that the souls departed should be reinvested with other bodies according to the dispositions and capacities of this life.
and yet, they that Thought best among them believed that the Souls departed should be reinvested with other bodies according to the dispositions and capacities of this life.
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Thus Orpheus who sang well should transmigrate into a Swan, and the soul of Thamyris who had as good a voice as he, should wander till it were confined to the body of a Nightingal;
Thus Orpheus who sang well should transmigrate into a Swan, and the soul of Thamyris who had as good a voice as he, should wander till it were confined to the body of a Nightingale;
Ajax to a Lion, Agamemnon to an Eagle, Tyrant princes into wolvs and Hawks, the lascivious into Asses and Goats, the Drunkards into Swine, the Crafty Statesmen into bees and pismires, and Thersites to an Ape.
Ajax to a lion, Agamemnon to an Eagl, Tyrant Princes into wolves and Hawks, the lascivious into Asses and Goats, the Drunkards into Swine, the Crafty Statesmen into Bees and pismires, and Thersites to an Ape.
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For if in this life only we had hope, then we Christians, all we to whom persecution is allotted for our portion, we who must be patient under the Crosse,
For if in this life only we had hope, then we Christians, all we to whom persecution is allotted for our portion, we who must be patient under the Cross,
our faith shall have more evidence, it shall be of things seen afar off; and our hopes shall be of more certainty and perspicuity, and next to possession;
our faith shall have more evidence, it shall be of things seen afar off; and our hope's shall be of more certainty and perspicuity, and next to possession;
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Here then are three propositions to be considered. 1. The Servants of God in this world are very miserable, were it not for their hopes of what is to come hereafter. 2. Though this be a place of hopes,
Here then Are three propositions to be considered. 1. The Servants of God in this world Are very miserable, were it not for their hope's of what is to come hereafter. 2. Though this be a place of hope's,
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In the state of separation the godly shall have the vast joyes of a certain intuitive hope, according to their several proportions and capacities. 3. The consummation and perfection of their felicity,
In the state of separation the godly shall have the vast Joys of a certain intuitive hope, according to their several proportions and capacities. 3. The consummation and perfection of their felicity,
He that will be my Disciple, let him deny himself and take up his Cross and follow me (said our Glorious Lord and Master.) And we see this Prophetic precept, (for it is both a Prophecy and a Commandment,
He that will be my Disciple, let him deny himself and take up his Cross and follow me (said our Glorious Lord and Master.) And we see this Prophetic precept, (for it is both a Prophecy and a Commandment,
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For here the violent oppress the meek and they that are charitable shall receive injuries. The Apostles who preach'd Christ crucified were themselves persecuted and put to violent deaths;
For Here the violent oppress the meek and they that Are charitable shall receive injuries. The Apostles who preached christ Crucified were themselves persecuted and put to violent death's;
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yet if a mischief become publick and great, acted by Princes and effected by armies, and robberies be done by whole fleets, it is vertue and it is glory:
yet if a mischief become public and great, acted by Princes and effected by armies, and robberies be done by Whole fleets, it is virtue and it is glory:
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while the oppressed and the poor pray unto him, worship him, speak great things of his holy Name, study to please him, beg for helps that they may become gracious in his eyes,
while the oppressed and the poor prey unto him, worship him, speak great things of his holy Name, study to please him, beg for helps that they may become gracious in his eyes,
and are so, and yet never sing in all their life, but when they sing Gods praises out of duty with a sad heart and a hopefull spirit, living only upon the future, weary of to day,
and Are so, and yet never sing in all their life, but when they sing God's praises out of duty with a sad heart and a hopeful Spirit, living only upon the future, weary of to day,
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and sustain'd only by the hope of to morrows event? and after all, their eyes are dim with weeping and looking upon distances as knowing they shall never be happy till the new Heavens and the new Eearth appear.
and sustained only by the hope of to morrows event? and After all, their eyes Are dim with weeping and looking upon distances as knowing they shall never be happy till the new Heavens and the new Earth appear.
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and see if they have not fightings within and crosses without, contradiction of accidents and perpetuity of temptations, the Devil assaulting them and their own weakness betraying them;
and see if they have not fightings within and Crosses without, contradiction of accidents and perpetuity of temptations, the devil assaulting them and their own weakness betraying them;
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fears incompassing them round about lest they lose the favour of God, and shame sitting heavily upon them when they remember how often they talk foolishly,
fears encompassing them round about lest they loose the favour of God, and shame sitting heavily upon them when they Remember how often they talk foolishly,
and all this is besides the unavoidable acc•dents of mortality, sickly bodies, troublesome times, changes of Government, loss of interests, unquiet and peevish accidents round about them:
and all this is beside the unavoidable acc•dents of mortality, sickly bodies, troublesome times, changes of Government, loss of interests, unquiet and peevish accidents round about them:
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that they must in some instances deny their appetite, in others they must quit their relations, in all they must deny themselves when their Natural or Secular danger tempts to sin or danger;
that they must in Some instances deny their appetite, in Others they must quit their relations, in all they must deny themselves when their Natural or Secular danger tempts to since or danger;
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and that for the support of their wills and the strengthening their resolutions against the arguments and sollicitation of passions they have nothing but the promises of another world;
and that for the support of their wills and the strengthening their resolutions against the Arguments and solicitation of passion they have nothing but the promises of Another world;
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they will easily see that all the splendour of their condition which fools admire and wise men use temperately and handle with caution as they trie the edge of a rasor, is so far from making them recompence for the sufferings of this world, that the reserves and expectations of the next is that conjugation of aids by which only they can well and wisely bear the calamities of their present plenty.
they will Easily see that all the splendour of their condition which Fools admire and wise men use temperately and handle with caution as they try the edge of a razor, is so Far from making them recompense for the sufferings of this world, that the reserves and Expectations of the next is that conjugation of aids by which only they can well and wisely bear the calamities of their present plenty.
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how many good men are reproached, how religion is persecuted, upon what strange principles the greatest princes of the world transact their greatest affairs,
how many good men Are reproached, how Religion is persecuted, upon what strange principles the greatest Princes of the world transact their greatest affairs,
and how the greatest part of mankind watches to devour one another, and they that are devoured are commonly the best, the poor and the harmless, the gentle and uncrasty, the simple and religious;
and how the greatest part of mankind watches to devour one Another, and they that Are devoured Are commonly the best, the poor and the harmless, the gentle and uncrasty, the simple and religious;
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and then how many wayes all good men are exposed to danger, and that our scene of duty lies as much in passive graces as in active, it must be confessed that this is a place of wasps and insects, of Vipers and Dragons, of Tigres and Bears;
and then how many ways all good men Are exposed to danger, and that our scene of duty lies as much in passive graces as in active, it must be confessed that this is a place of wasps and insects, of Vipers and Dragons, of Tigers and Bears;
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Now from this I say, it was that the very Heathen, Plutarch and Cicero, Pythagoras and Hierocles, Plato and many others did argue and conclude that there must be a day of recompences to come hereafter which would set all right again:
Now from this I say, it was that the very Heathen, Plutarch and Cicero, Pythagoras and Hierocles, Plato and many Others did argue and conclude that there must be a day of recompenses to come hereafter which would Set all right again:
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For that is the meaning of that argument which our B. Lord did choose as being clearly and infallibly the aptest of any in the old Testament to prove the resurrection,
For that is the meaning of that argument which our B. Lord did choose as being clearly and infallibly the aptest of any in the old Testament to prove the resurrection,
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and though the deduction is not at first so plain and evident, yet upon neerer intuition, the interpretation is easie and the argument excellent and proper.
and though the deduction is not At First so plain and evident, yet upon nearer intuition, the Interpretation is easy and the argument excellent and proper.
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For it is observed by the learned among the Jews that when God is by way of particular relation and especial benediction appropriated to any one, it is intended that God is to him a Rewarder and Benefactor, NONLATINALPHABET;
For it is observed by the learned among the jews that when God is by Way of particular Relation and especial benediction appropriated to any one, it is intended that God is to him a Rewarder and Benefactor,;
[ Heb. 11. 6. ] And as it is in the indefinite expression, so it is in the limited; as it is in the absolute so also in the Relative. God is the rewarder;
[ Hebrew 11. 6. ] And as it is in the indefinite expression, so it is in the limited; as it is in the absolute so also in the Relative. God is the rewarder;
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but is fallen asleep, and he shall be restored in the resurrection to receive those blessings and rewards, by the title of which God was called the God of Abraham. For in this world Abraham had not that harvest of blessings which is consigned by that glorious appellative;
but is fallen asleep, and he shall be restored in the resurrection to receive those blessings and rewards, by the title of which God was called the God of Abraham. For in this world Abraham had not that harvest of blessings which is consigned by that glorious appellative;
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he was an exile from his Country, he stood far off from the possession of his hopes, he lived an ambulatory life, he spent most of his dayes without an heir, he had a constant piety,
he was an exile from his Country, he stood Far off from the possession of his hope's, he lived an ambulatory life, he spent most of his days without an heir, he had a constant piety,
it is undeniably certain that God who after the departure of the Patriarchs did still love to be called [ Their God ] did intend to signifie that they should be restored to a state of life and a capacity of those greatest blessings which were the foundation of that title and that relation.
it is undeniably certain that God who After the departure of the Patriarchs did still love to be called [ Their God ] did intend to signify that they should be restored to a state of life and a capacity of those greatest blessings which were the Foundation of that title and that Relation.
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and so permitted to the malice of evil men, or the asperities of fortune, that they have not many refreshments and great comforts and the perpetual festivities of a holy Conscience:
and so permitted to the malice of evil men, or the asperities of fortune, that they have not many refreshments and great comforts and the perpetual festivities of a holy Conscience:
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The good things which they have in this world are not little, if we account the joys of religion and the peace of conscience amongst things valuable; yet whatsoever it is;
The good things which they have in this world Are not little, if we account the Joys of Religion and the peace of conscience among things valuable; yet whatsoever it is;
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for it is remarkable in the parable of Dives and Lazarus, that the poor man, the afflicted Saint died first, Dives being permitted to his purple and fine linnen, to his delicious fare,
for it is remarkable in the parable of Dives and Lazarus, that the poor man, the afflicted Saint died First, Dives being permitted to his purple and fine linen, to his delicious fare,
where he who was denied in this world to be feasted even with the portion of dogs was placed in the bosome of the Patriarch, that is, in the highest room,
where he who was denied in this world to be feasted even with the portion of Dogs was placed in the bosom of the Patriarch, that is, in the highest room,
and so did Lazarus upon the brest of Abraham; or else NONLATINALPHABET sinus Abrahae may be rendred, [ the bay of Abraham, ] alluding to the place of rest where ships put in after a tempestuous and dangerous Navigation;
and so did Lazarus upon the breast of Abraham; or Else sinus Abraham may be rendered, [ the bay of Abraham, ] alluding to the place of rest where ships put in After a tempestuous and dangerous Navigation;
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I must first remove an objection which seems to overthrow this whole affaire. S. Paul intends these words of my text as an argument to prove the resurrection;
I must First remove an objection which seems to overthrow this Whole affair. S. Paul intends these words of my text as an argument to prove the resurrection;
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To this I answer, that if the godly instantly upon their dissolution had the vision beatifical, it is very true, that they were not most miserable though there be no resurrection of the dead,
To this I answer, that if the godly instantly upon their dissolution had the vision beatifical, it is very true, that they were not most miserable though there be no resurrection of the dead,
but because our hopes only relate to the life to come, and even after this life we are still but in the regions of an inlarged hope, this life and that interval are both but the same argument to inferre a resurrection;
but Because our hope's only relate to the life to come, and even After this life we Are still but in the regions of an enlarged hope, this life and that interval Are both but the same argument to infer a resurrection;
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for they are the hopes of that state, and the joyes of those, hopes, and it is the comfort of that joy which makes them blessed who die in the love of God,
for they Are the hope's of that state, and the Joys of those, hope's, and it is the Comfort of that joy which makes them blessed who die in the love of God,
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they are alive after death, and after death immediately they finde great refreshments. Iustorum animae in manu Dei sunt, & non tanget illos tormentum mortis.
they Are alive After death, and After death immediately they find great refreshments. Just Spirits in manu Dei sunt, & non tanget Illos Tormentum mortis.
And this was the undoubted sentence of the Jews before Christ and since, and therefore our Blessed Saviour told the converted thief that he should that day be with him in Paradise.
And this was the undoubted sentence of the jews before christ and since, and Therefore our Blessed Saviour told the converted thief that he should that day be with him in Paradise.
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By Paradise till the time of Esdras it is certain, the Jews only meant that Blessed Garden in which God once placed Adam and Eve: but in the time of Esdras and so downward when they spake distinctly of things to happen after this life,
By Paradise till the time of Ezra it is certain, the jews only meant that Blessed Garden in which God once placed Adam and Eve: but in the time of Ezra and so downward when they spoke distinctly of things to happen After this life,
and began to signifie their new discoveries and modern Philosophy by Names, they called the state of souls expecting the resurrection of their bodies by the name of NONLATINALPHABET the garden of Eden.
and began to signify their new discoveries and modern Philosophy by Names, they called the state of Souls expecting the resurrection of their bodies by the name of the garden of Eden.
] and in their solemn prayers at the time of their death they were wont to say [ let his soule rest, and let his sleep be in peace untill the Comforter shall come;
] and in their solemn Prayers At the time of their death they were wont to say [ let his soul rest, and let his sleep be in peace until the Comforter shall come;
open the gates of Paradise unto him ] expresly distinguishing Paradise from the state of the Resurrection. And so it is evident in the entercourse on the Crosse between Christ and the converted thief.
open the gates of Paradise unto him ] expressly distinguishing Paradise from the state of the Resurrection. And so it is evident in the intercourse on the Cross between christ and the converted thief.
but Christ himself was not then ascended into heaven, and therefore Paradise was no part of that region where Christ now and hereafter the Saints shall reign in glory.
but christ himself was not then ascended into heaven, and Therefore Paradise was no part of that region where christ now and hereafter the Saints shall Reign in glory.
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NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET. For the trees that grow in Paradise are not like ours, but they bring forth knowledge and life, and immortality.
,. For the trees that grow in Paradise Are not like ours, but they bring forth knowledge and life, and immortality.
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It is therefore more then probable, that when the converted thief heard our Blessed Saviour speak of Paradise or Gan Eden, he who was a Jew and heard that on that day he should be there, understood the meaning to be that he should be there where all the good Jews did believe the souls of Abraham, Isaac and Iacob to be placed. As if Christ had said;
It is Therefore more then probable, that when the converted thief herd our Blessed Saviour speak of Paradise or Gan Eden, he who was a Jew and herd that on that day he should be there, understood the meaning to be that he should be there where all the good jews did believe the Souls of Abraham, Isaac and Iacob to be placed. As if christ had said;
and this the Hellenist Jews called NONLATINALPHABET, the rest of Paradise, and NONLATINALPHABET the comfort of Paradise, the word being also warranted from that concerning Lazarus NONLATINALPHABET He is comforted.
and this the Hellenist jews called, the rest of Paradise, and the Comfort of Paradise, the word being also warranted from that Concerning Lazarus He is comforted.
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for S. Paul being a Jew and speaking after the manner of his Nation makes Paradise a distinct thing from the third Heaven. For the Jews deny any orbes to be in Heaven;
for S. Paul being a Jew and speaking After the manner of his nation makes Paradise a distinct thing from the third Heaven. For the jews deny any orbs to be in Heaven;
For by Paradise, his Countreymen never understood the Third Heaven; but there also it was that he heard NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET unspeakable words, great glorifications of God, huge excellencies, such which he might not,
For by Paradise, his Countrymen never understood the Third Heaven; but there also it was that he herd unspeakable words, great glorifications of God, huge excellencies, such which he might not,
NONLATINALPHABET, the Tree of life does signifie the principle of peace and holiness, of wisdome and comforts for ever. Philo expounding it calls it NONLATINALPHABET.
, the Tree of life does signify the principle of peace and holiness, of Wisdom and comforts for ever. Philo expounding it calls it.
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as if by eating of this tree of life in the Paradise of God they did mean, that they who die well, shall immediately be feasted with the deliciousness of a holy Conscience:
as if by eating of this tree of life in the Paradise of God they did mean, that they who die well, shall immediately be feasted with the deliciousness of a holy Conscience:
And this allegory of the Garden of Eden and Paradise was so heartily pursued by the Jews to represent the state of separation, that the Essens describe that state by the circumstances and ornaments of a blessed garden.
And this allegory of the Garden of Eden and Paradise was so heartily pursued by the jews to represent the state of separation, that the Essens describe that state by the Circumstances and Ornament of a blessed garden.
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NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET a region that is not troubled with clouds or shours, or storms, or blasts, NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, but a place which is perpetually refreshed with delicious breaths.
, a region that is not troubled with Clouds or shours, or storms, or blasts,, but a place which is perpetually refreshed with delicious breathes.
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for all the notices NONLATINALPHABET concerning the regions of separate souls came into Greece from the Barbarians (sayes Diodorus Siculus ) and Tertullian observes;
for all the notices Concerning the regions of separate Souls Come into Greece from the Barbarians (Says Diodorus Siculus) and Tertullian observes;
and that this is separated from the notices of the world by a wall of fire, a portion of the torrid zone (which he supposes to be meant by the flaming sword of the Angel placed at the gates of Paradise) yet (sayes he) the Elysian fields have already possessed the faith and opinions of men.
and that this is separated from the notices of the world by a wall of fire, a portion of the torrid zone (which he supposes to be meant by the flaming sword of the Angel placed At the gates of Paradise) yet (Says he) the Elysian fields have already possessed the faith and opinions of men.
[ Psal. 102. v. 25. ] Snatch me not away in the midst of my dayes, in the Hebrew it is, Ne facias me ascendere, Make me not to ascend or to goe upwards, meaning, to the supernatural regions of separate souls, who after death are in their beginnings of exaltation.
[ Psalm 102. v. 25. ] Snatch me not away in the midst of my days, in the Hebrew it is, Ne facias me ascendere, Make me not to ascend or to go upward, meaning, to the supernatural regions of separate Souls, who After death Are in their beginnings of exaltation.
but it brings a coronet in his hand which shall invest and adorne the heads of Saints till that day comes in which the Crown of righteousness shall be brought forth to give them the investiture of an everlasting Kingdome.
but it brings a coronet in his hand which shall invest and adorn the Heads of Saints till that day comes in which the Crown of righteousness shall be brought forth to give them the investiture of an everlasting Kingdom.
1. This place of separation was called Paradise by the Jews, and by Christ, and after Christs ascension, by S. Iohn: because it signifies a place of pleasure and rest;
1. This place of separation was called Paradise by the jews, and by christ, and After Christ Ascension, by S. John: Because it signifies a place of pleasure and rest;
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It is generally supposed that this had a proper Name, and in the Old Testament was called Abrahams bosome; that is, the region where Abraham, Isaac and Iacob did dwell till the comming of Christ.
It is generally supposed that this had a proper Name, and in the Old Testament was called Abrahams bosom; that is, the region where Abraham, Isaac and Iacob did dwell till the coming of christ.
for this word of Abrahams bosome, being but once used in both the Testaments, and then particularly applied to the person of Lazarus, must needs signifie the eminence and priviledge of joy that Lazarus had;
for this word of Abrahams bosom, being but once used in both the Testaments, and then particularly applied to the person of Lazarus, must needs signify the eminence and privilege of joy that Lazarus had;
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but they were NONLATINALPHABET with Abraham; and the analogy of the phrase to the manner of the Jewish feastings, where the best guest did lye in the bosome of the Master, that is, had the best place, makes it most reasonable to believe that Abrahams bosome does not signifie the general state of separation, even of the blessed;
but they were with Abraham; and the analogy of the phrase to the manner of the Jewish feastings, where the best guest did lie in the bosom of the Master, that is, had the best place, makes it most reasonable to believe that Abrahams bosom does not signify the general state of separation, even of the blessed;
But because he is the father of the faithful, therefore to be with Abraham, or to sit down with Abraham (in the time of the old Testament) did signifie the same thing as to be in Paradise;
But Because he is the father of the faithful, Therefore to be with Abraham, or to fit down with Abraham (in the time of the old Testament) did signify the same thing as to be in Paradise;
yet the spirits of good men are not said to be with Abrahams but to be with Christ; and as being with Abraham was the specification of the more general word of Paradise in the old Testament;
yet the spirits of good men Are not said to be with Abrahams but to be with christ; and as being with Abraham was the specification of the more general word of Paradise in the old Testament;
which expression S. Polycarp also used in his Epistle to the Philippians NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET they are in the place that is due to them, they are with the Lord, that is, in the hands, in the custody of the Lord Jesus;
which expression S. Polycarp also used in his Epistle to the Philippians they Are in the place that is due to them, they Are with the Lord, that is, in the hands, in the custody of the Lord jesus;
as appears in the words of S. Steven and S. Paul. So S. Ierome. Scimus Nepotianum nostrum esse cum Christo & sanctorum mixtum choris, we know that our Nepotian is with Christ, mingled in the quires of Saints.
as appears in the words of S. Steven and S. Paul. So S. Jerome. Scimus Nepotian nostrum esse cum Christ & sanctorum mixtum choris, we know that our Nepotian is with christ, mingled in the quires of Saints.
Upon this account (and it is not at all unreasonable) the Church hath conjectur'd, that the state of separate souls since the glorification of our Lord is much better'd and advanc'd and their comforts greater:
Upon this account (and it is not At all unreasonable) the Church hath conjectured, that the state of separate Souls since the glorification of our Lord is much bettered and advanced and their comforts greater:
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This improvement of their condition is well intimated by their being said to be under the Altar, that is, under the protection of Christ, under the powers and benefits of his Priesthood, by which he makes continuall intercession both for them and us.
This improvement of their condition is well intimated by their being said to be under the Altar, that is, under the protection of christ, under the Powers and benefits of his Priesthood, by which he makes continual Intercession both for them and us.
This place some of the old Doctors understood too literally, and from hence they believed that the souls of departed saints were under their material Altars;
This place Some of the old Doctors understood too literally, and from hence they believed that the Souls of departed Saints were under their material Altars;
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which fancy produced that fond decree of the Councel of Eliberis (Can. 3. 4.) [ that wax lights should not by day be burnt in coemeteries inquietandi enim spiritus sanctorum non sunt ] left the spirits of Saints should by the light of the diurnal tapers be disquieted:
which fancy produced that found Decree of the Council of Elvira (Can. 3. 4.) [ that wax lights should not by day be burned in cemeteries inquietandi enim spiritus sanctorum non sunt ] left the spirits of Saints should by the Light of the diurnal Tapers be disquieted:
This reason, though it be trifling and impertinent, yet it declares their opinion, that they supposed the souls to be neer their reliques which were placed under the altars * But better then this, their state is described by S. Iohn in these words [ therefore they are before the throne of God,
This reason, though it be trifling and impertinent, yet it declares their opinion, that they supposed the Souls to be near their Relics which were placed under the Altars * But better then this, their state is described by S. John in these words [ Therefore they Are before the throne of God,
but enough also to chastise all curious questions, let us remain content, and labour with faith and patience, with hope and charity to be made worthy to partake of those comforts,
but enough also to chastise all curious questions, let us remain content, and labour with faith and patience, with hope and charity to be made worthy to partake of those comforts,
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3. I am to admonish this also, that although our Blessed Saviour is in the Creed said to descend NONLATINALPHABET into hell (so we render it) yet this does not at all prejudice his other words [ this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise ] for the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies indefinitely the state of separation whether blessed or accursed;
3. I am to admonish this also, that although our Blessed Saviour is in the Creed said to descend into hell (so we render it) yet this does not At all prejudice his other words [ this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise ] for the word signifies indefinitely the state of separation whither blessed or accursed;
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so amongst the Jews and Christians Paradisus and Gehenna are the distinct states of Hades. Of the first we have a plain testimony in Diphilus. NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET.
so among the jews and Christians Paradise and Gehenna Are the distinct states of Hades. Of the First we have a plain testimony in Diphilus..
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Of the second we have the testimony of Iosephus, who speaking of the Sadduces, says, NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET, they take away or deny the rewards and punishments respectively which are in Hades, or in the state of separation:
Of the second we have the testimony of Iosephus, who speaking of the Sadducees, Says,, they take away or deny the rewards and punishments respectively which Are in Hades, or in the state of separation:
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4. It is observable that in the mentions of Paradise by S. Iohn, he twice speaks of the tree of life, but never of the tree of knowledge of good and evil:
4. It is observable that in the mentions of Paradise by S. John, he twice speaks of the tree of life, but never of the tree of knowledge of good and evil:
and if we be given up to the study of such notices and be immerged in the things of this world, we cannot attend to the studies of religion and of the Divine service.
and if we be given up to the study of such notices and be immerged in the things of this world, we cannot attend to the studies of Religion and of the Divine service.
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there shall be no care taken for raising portions for our children, nor to provide bread for our tables, no cunning contrivances to be safe from the crafty snares of an enemy, no amazement at losses, no fear of slanderings,
there shall be no care taken for raising portions for our children, nor to provide bred for our tables, no cunning contrivances to be safe from the crafty snares of an enemy, no amazement At losses, no Fear of slanderings,
I have now made it as evident as questions of this Nature will bear, that in the state of separation the spirits of good men shall be blessed and happy souls:
I have now made it as evident as questions of this Nature will bear, that in the state of separation the spirits of good men shall be blessed and happy Souls:
Tertullian affirms puniri et foveri animam interim in inferis sub expectatione utriusque judicii, in quadam usurpatione et candida ejus; [ lib. de anima, e. lib. adv. Marcion.
Tertullian affirms puniri et foveri animam interim in inferis sub expectation utriusque Judicii, in Quadam usurpation et candida His; [ lib. de anima, e. lib. Advantage. Marcion.
Donec consummatio rerum resurrectionem omnium plenitudine mercedis expungat tune apparitura coelesti promissione, saith Tertullian, until the consummation of all things points out the resurrection, by the fulness of reward and the appearing of the heavenly promise.
Donec consummatio rerum resurrectionem omnium Plenitude mercedis expungat tune apparitura Coelesti promission, Says Tertullian, until the consummation of all things points out the resurrection, by the fullness of reward and the appearing of the heavenly promise.
for they are born by Angels NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET into the places they have deserved; and they are in those places NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET kept unto the day of resurrection and retribution.
for they Are born by Angels into the places they have deserved; and they Are in those places kept unto the day of resurrection and retribution.
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For when the greatest effect of the Divine power, the mightiest promise, the hardest thing to Christan faith, that impossible thing to Gentile Philosophy, the expectation of the whole world, the New Creation,
For when the greatest Effect of the Divine power, the Mightiest promise, the Hardest thing to Christian faith, that impossible thing to Gentile Philosophy, the expectation of the Whole world, the New Creation,
but to publish the salvation of Saints of which they were possessed before, is to make a great solemnity for nothing, to do great things for no great end,
but to publish the salvation of Saints of which they were possessed before, is to make a great solemnity for nothing, to do great things for no great end,
For if it were a good argument of the Apostle, that the Patriarks and Saints of the old Testament received not the promises signified by Canaan and the land of promise,
For if it were a good argument of the Apostle, that the Patriarchs and Saints of the old Testament received not the promises signified by Canaan and the land of promise,
And this very thing was told to the spirits of the Martyrs who under the Altar cried How long O Lord &c. [ Rev. 6. 10. ] that they should rest yet for a little season, untill their fellow servants also shall be fulfilled.
And this very thing was told to the spirits of the Martyrs who under the Altar cried How long Oh Lord etc. [ Rev. 6. 10. ] that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow Servants also shall be fulfilled.
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So said our Blessed Lord himself [ Thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just ] (Luke 14. 14.) and this is the day in which all things shall be restored:
So said our Blessed Lord himself [ Thou shalt be recompensed At the resurrection of the just ] (Lycia 14. 14.) and this is the day in which all things shall be restored:
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and they fear infinitely, and are in amazement and confusion, feeling the worme of conscience, and are in the state of Devils who fear God and hate him;
and they Fear infinitely, and Are in amazement and confusion, feeling the worm of conscience, and Are in the state of Devils who Fear God and hate him;
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as appears out of Iustin Martyr who in his dialogues with Tryphon reckons this amongst the NONLATINALPHABET errors of some men who say there shall be no resurrection of the dead;
as appears out of Justin Martyr who in his dialogues with Tryphon reckons this among the errors of Some men who say there shall be no resurrection of the dead;
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75. ] whether before the resurrection there shall be a reward of works? because to the thief Paradise was promised that day. He answers, it was fit the thief should goe to Paradise and there perceive what things should be given to the works of faith;
75. ] whither before the resurrection there shall be a reward of works? Because to the thief Paradise was promised that day. He answers, it was fit the thief should go to Paradise and there perceive what things should be given to the works of faith;
and rejected a little above two hundred years agoe in the Councel of Florence; and since that time it hath been more generally taught that the souls of good men enjoy the beatific vision before the resurrection; even presently upon the dissolution.
and rejected a little above two hundred Years ago in the Council of Florence; and since that time it hath been more generally taught that the Souls of good men enjoy the beatific vision before the resurrection; even presently upon the dissolution.
and of diverse other places of Scripture which I have now alledged and explicated; or at all to perceive the Oeconomy and dispensation of the day of judgment;
and of diverse other places of Scripture which I have now alleged and explicated; or At all to perceive the Oeconomy and Dispensation of the day of judgement;
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and no thunders or earthquakes can affright them who have upon them the biggest evil in the world, I mean, the damned who according to this opinion have been in hell for many ages:
and no Thunders or earthquakes can affright them who have upon them the biggest evil in the world, I mean, the damned who according to this opinion have been in hell for many ages:
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And indeed I do not so much wonder that any man fears to die, as when I see a careless and a wicked person descend to his grave with as much indifferency as he goes to sleep, that is, with no other trouble then that he leaves the world;
And indeed I do not so much wonder that any man fears to die, as when I see a careless and a wicked person descend to his grave with as much indifferency as he Goes to sleep, that is, with no other trouble then that he leaves the world;
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and yet upon the instant of his dissolution he goes into the common receptacle of souls where nothing can be addressed to him but the consequence of what he brings along with him,
and yet upon the instant of his dissolution he Goes into the Common receptacle of Souls where nothing can be addressed to him but the consequence of what he brings along with him,
who feeling such horrid convulsions in their souls, such fearful expectations of an Eternal curse that not finding themselves able to bear so intolerable a fear have hang'd or drown'd themselves;
who feeling such horrid convulsions in their Souls, such fearful Expectations of an Eternal curse that not finding themselves able to bear so intolerable a Fear have hanged or drowned themselves;
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when she sees many new secrets which she understood not before, and hath stranger apprehensrons of the wrath of God then ever could be represented in this life;
when she sees many new secrets which she understood not before, and hath stranger apprehensrons of the wrath of God then ever could be represented in this life;
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with how much asperity and deep sighing we should call to mind our foolish pride, our trifling swearing, our beastly drinkings, our unreasonable and brutish lusts, it could not be but we must grow wiser on a sudden, despise the world, betake our selves to a strict religion, reject all vanity of spirit,
with how much asperity and deep sighing we should call to mind our foolish pride, our trifling swearing, our beastly drinkings, our unreasonable and brutish Lustiest, it could not be but we must grow Wiser on a sudden, despise the world, betake our selves to a strict Religion, reject all vanity of Spirit,
and be affrighted with those circumstances of damnation which we can tell of, and use in our imperfect notices of things, it would effect strange changes upon a ductile and malleable spirit.
and be affrighted with those Circumstances of damnation which we can tell of, and use in our imperfect notices of things, it would Effect strange changes upon a ductile and malleable Spirit.
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and a poor Saint whose soul is in the hand of Jesus, plac'd under the altar, over which our high Priest like the Cherubim over the propitiatory intercedes perpetually for the hastening of his glory, is better then the greatest Tyrant, who if he dies, is undone for ever.
and a poor Saint whose soul is in the hand of jesus, placed under the altar, over which our high Priest like the Cherubin over the propitiatory intercedes perpetually for the hastening of his glory, is better then the greatest Tyrant, who if he die, is undone for ever.
and the day of judgement will come, and it shall appear to all the world, that they whose joys were not in this world, were not of all men most miserable,
and the day of judgement will come, and it shall appear to all the world, that they whose Joys were not in this world, were not of all men most miserable,
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because their joys and their life were hid with Christ in God, and at the resurrection of the just shall be brought forth and be illustrious beyond all the beauties of the world.
Because their Joys and their life were hid with christ in God, and At the resurrection of the just shall be brought forth and be illustrious beyond all the beauty's of the world.
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for we shall descend into the same shadows of death Linquenda tellus, et domus, et placens Vxor atque harum quas colis arborum Te praeter in visas Cupressos Nulla brevem Dominum sequetur.
for we shall descend into the same shadows of death Linquenda tellus, et domus, et placens Vxor atque harum quas colis arborum Te praeter in visas Cupressos Nulla brevem Dominum sequetur.
Sir George Dalston, of Dalston in Cumberland; a worthy man, belov'd of his Country, useful to his friends, friendly to all men, careful of his religion,
Sir George Dalston, of Dalston in Cumberland; a worthy man, Beloved of his Country, useful to his Friends, friendly to all men, careful of his Religion,
but he who beautifies the eschutcheon of his Ancestors by worthy atchievements, by learning or by wisdome, by valour and by great imployments, by a holy life and an useful converlation;
but he who beautifies the eschutcheon of his Ancestors by worthy achievements, by learning or by Wisdom, by valour and by great employments, by a holy life and an useful converlation;
in which Cambridge was his tiring room, and the Court of Queen Elizabeth was his stage in which he first represented the part of a hopeful young man: but there he stayed not;
in which Cambridge was his tiring room, and the Court of Queen Elizabeth was his stage in which he First represented the part of a hopeful young man: but there he stayed not;
his friends not being desirous that the levities of youth should be fermented by the liberties of a rich and splendid Court, caused him to lie in the restraints and to grow ripe in the sobrieties of a Country life and a married state:
his Friends not being desirous that the Levities of youth should be fermented by the Liberties of a rich and splendid Court, caused him to lie in the restraints and to grow ripe in the sobrieties of a Country life and a married state:
In which as I am informed he behaved himself with so great worthiness, thiness, and gave such probation of his love of justice, popular regards of his Countries good, and abilities to serve them;
In which as I am informed he behaved himself with so great worthiness, thiness, and gave such probation of his love of Justice, popular regards of his Countries good, and abilities to serve them;
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Magistratus indicatorium; imployment shews the man; he was a leading man in Parliaments; prevailing there by the great reputation of his justice and integrity;
Magistratus indicatorium; employment shows the man; he was a leading man in Parliaments; prevailing there by the great reputation of his Justice and integrity;
and when they look upon themselves as enemies and that hot and cold must fight; the prevailing part is abated in the conflict, and the vanquish'd part is destroyed:
and when they look upon themselves as enemies and that hight and cold must fight; the prevailing part is abated in the conflict, and the vanquished part is destroyed:
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but when they look upon themselves as varieties serving the differing aspects and necessities of the same body, they are for the allay of each others exorbitances and excesses,
but when they look upon themselves as varieties serving the differing aspects and necessities of the same body, they Are for the allay of each Others exorbitances and Excesses,
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and was worthily regarded by the worthy Kings: which without an Orator commends a man: Gravissimi principis judicium in minoribus etiam rebus consequi pulchrum est;
and was worthily regarded by the worthy Kings: which without an Orator commends a man: Gravissimi principis judicium in minoribus etiam rebus consequi Pulchrum est;
A good Nature is apt to forgive injuries, to pitty the miserable, to rescue the oppressed, to make every ones condition as tolerable as he can: and so would he.
A good Nature is apt to forgive injuries, to pity the miserable, to rescue the oppressed, to make every ones condition as tolerable as he can: and so would he.
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and I have heard that he was so regular, so constant, so free in this duty, that in these late unhappy wars being in a garison and neer the suffering some rude accidents, the beggars made themselves his guard and rescued him from that trouble, who had so often rescued them from hunger.
and I have herd that he was so regular, so constant, so free in this duty, that in these late unhappy wars being in a garrison and near the suffering Some rude accidents, the beggars made themselves his guard and rescued him from that trouble, who had so often rescued them from hunger.
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but I have heard it told by them that knew his life, that being by the unavoidable trouble of a great estate ingag'd in great suits at law, he was never Plaintiffe,
but I have herd it told by them that knew his life, that being by the unavoidable trouble of a great estate engaged in great suits At law, he was never Plaintiff,
my sheep hear my voice, they love my words, they pray in my forms, they observe my orders, they delight in my offices, they revere my Ministers, and obey my constitutions: and so did he;
my sheep hear my voice, they love my words, they pray in my forms, they observe my order, they delight in my Offices, they revere my Ministers, and obey my constitutions: and so did he;
such which did not for interest quit their conscience, and did not to preserve some parts of their revenue, quit some portions of their religion, He knew that what was true in 1639. was also true in 1644. and so to 57. and shall continue true to eternal ages:
such which did not for Interest quit their conscience, and did not to preserve Some parts of their revenue, quit Some portions of their Religion, He knew that what was true in 1639. was also true in 1644. and so to 57. and shall continue true to Eternal ages:
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He was tender and carefull of his children, and so provident and wife, so loving and obliging to his whole family, that he justly had that love and regard, that duty and observance from them, which his kindness and his care had merited.
He was tender and careful of his children, and so provident and wife, so loving and obliging to his Whole family, that he justly had that love and regard, that duty and observance from them, which his kindness and his care had merited.
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And now having devested himself of all objections and in his conversation with the world, quitting his affections to it, he wholly gave himself to religion and devotion:
And now having devested himself of all objections and in his Conversation with the world, quitting his affections to it, he wholly gave himself to Religion and devotion:
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when he rose, still he would be read to and hear some of the Psalms of David: and excepting only what time he took for the necessities of his life and health, all the rest he gave to prayer, reading, and meditation;
when he rose, still he would be read to and hear Some of the Psalms of David: and excepting only what time he took for the necessities of his life and health, all the rest he gave to prayer, reading, and meditation;
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but by daily prayers twice a day constantly with his family, besides the piety and devotion of his own retirements, by a monethly communion, by weekly Sermons and by the religion of every day he stood in precincts, ready with oyle in his lamp watching till his Lord should call.
but by daily Prayers twice a day constantly with his family, beside the piety and devotion of his own retirements, by a monthly communion, by weekly Sermons and by the Religion of every day he stood in precincts, ready with oil in his lamp watching till his Lord should call.
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and found him alwayes doing his work with the greatest evennes and indifferency of spirit as to the event of life and death that I have observed in any.
and found him always doing his work with the greatest evennes and indifferency of Spirit as to the event of life and death that I have observed in any.
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He was so joyfull, so thankfull, so pleased in the Ministeries of the Church, that it gave in evidence where his soul was most delighted, what it did apprehend the quickest, where it did use to dwell,
He was so joyful, so thankful, so pleased in the Ministeries of the Church, that it gave in evidence where his soul was most delighted, what it did apprehend the quickest, where it did use to dwell,
He discoursed much of the mercies of God to him, repeated the blessings of his life, the accidents and instruments of his trouble, he loved the cause of his trouble and pardoned them that neither loved it nor him.
He discoursed much of the Mercies of God to him, repeated the blessings of his life, the accidents and Instruments of his trouble, he loved the cause of his trouble and pardoned them that neither loved it nor him.
When he had spent great portions of his time of sickness in the service of God and in expectation of the sentence of his life or death, at last he understood the still voice of God,
When he had spent great portions of his time of sickness in the service of God and in expectation of the sentence of his life or death, At last he understood the still voice of God,
and being admonished as his strength failed him, to supply his usual forms, and his want of strength and words, by short exercise of vertues, of faith and patience and the love of God;
and being admonished as his strength failed him, to supply his usual forms, and his want of strength and words, by short exercise of Virtues, of faith and patience and the love of God;
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he did it so willingly, so well, so readily, making his eyes, his hands, and his tongue as long as he could the interpreters of his minde, that as long as he was alive we would see what his soul was doing.
he did it so willingly, so well, so readily, making his eyes, his hands, and his tongue as long as he could the Interpreters of his mind, that as long as he was alive we would see what his soul was doing.
as they are by their weight, that so very much of his time was spent in them, that it was very likely when his Lord came, he would finde him so doing, and he did so;
as they Are by their weight, that so very much of his time was spent in them, that it was very likely when his Lord Come, he would find him so doing, and he did so;
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which as we humbly hope, gave him pardon for his sins, ease of his pain, joy after his sorrow, certainty for his fears, heaven for earth, innocence and impeccability instead of his infirmity.
which as we humbly hope, gave him pardon for his Sins, ease of his pain, joy After his sorrow, certainty for his fears, heaven for earth, innocence and impeccability instead of his infirmity.
Ergo Quintilium perpetuus sopor Urget cui pudor & justitiae soror, Incorrupta fides, Nudaque veritas, Quando ullum inveniet parem? Faith and justice, modesty and pure righteousness, made him equal to the worthiest examples he was NONLATINALPHABET, a good man, loving and humble, meek and patient, he would be sure to be the last in contention,
Ergo Quintilium perpetuus sopor Urget cui pudor & justitiae soror, Incorrupta fides, Nudaque veritas, Quando ullum inveniet Parem? Faith and Justice, modesty and pure righteousness, made him equal to the Worthiest Examples he was, a good man, loving and humble, meek and patient, he would be sure to be the last in contention,
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and endeavour to comport our selves with a strict religion, and a severe repentance, with an exemplar patience & an exemplar piety, with the structures of a holy life,
and endeavour to comport our selves with a strict Religion, and a severe Repentance, with an exemplar patience & an exemplar piety, with the structures of a holy life,
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and the solemnities of a religious death, that we also may, as our consident and humble hope is this our Brother doth by the conduct of Angels pass into the hands and bosome of Jesus, there to expect the most mercifull sentence of the right hand, Come ye blessed Children of my Father, receive the Kingdome prepared for you from the beginning of the world. Amen Lord Jesus, Amen.
and the solemnities of a religious death, that we also may, as our confident and humble hope is this our Brother does by the conduct of Angels pass into the hands and bosom of jesus, there to expect the most merciful sentence of the right hand, Come you blessed Children of my Father, receive the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world. Amen Lord jesus, Amen.
