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2 COR. V. 8. We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.2 COR. V. 8. We Are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
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IN that Prophecy of our Blessed Saviour, recorded by the Evangelist, concerning some black and terrible Day, which some understand of the approaching ruin of the Jewish State,
IN that Prophecy of our Blessed Saviour, recorded by the Evangelist, Concerning Some black and terrible Day, which Some understand of the approaching ruin of the Jewish State,
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and others apply to the dissolution of the World;
and Others apply to the dissolution of the World;
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among other things we are told, That two Men shall be in the same field; two Persons in one and the same bed, the one shall be taken, the other shall be left.
among other things we Are told, That two Men shall be in the same field; two Persons in one and the same Bed, the one shall be taken, the other shall be left.
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Somewhat like this the Sovereign discriminating Providence of God hath lately done among you. Not long since Two Persons were working in this part of God's Field:
Somewhat like this the Sovereign discriminating Providence of God hath lately done among you. Not long since Two Persons were working in this part of God's Field:
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A few days ago there were Two that were wont to stand in the same Pulpit;
A few days ago there were Two that were wont to stand in the same Pulpit;
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the unprofitable Servant indeed is left, but Alas!
the unprofitable Servant indeed is left, but Alas!
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the very Valuable one is taken. The first remarkable stroke that was given him, was in this very Place, and in the midst of his Work;
the very Valuable one is taken. The First remarkable stroke that was given him, was in this very Place, and in the midst of his Work;
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and the change that it made in his Countenance, and thereupon in many of yours, you cannot but remember.
and the change that it made in his Countenance, and thereupon in many of yours, you cannot but Remember.
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Death pursued the Blow that made the strong and fruitful Tree to shake, till at last it fell to the Ground.
Death pursued the Blow that made the strong and fruitful Tree to shake, till At last it fell to the Ground.
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And now, if like the Sons of the Prophets we should seek our Elijah, it would be in vain;
And now, if like the Sons of the prophets we should seek our Elijah, it would be in vain;
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for he is Ascended. 'Tis to no purpose to enquire for him at his own home,
for he is Ascended. It's to no purpose to inquire for him At his own home,
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for he is absent from his Family. 'Tis a vain thing to search the houses of any of his People for him,
for he is absent from his Family. It's a vain thing to search the houses of any of his People for him,
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for he is absent from his Flock.
for he is absent from his Flock.
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It would be lost labour to seek him any where here below, for he is absent from the Body too,
It would be lost labour to seek him any where Here below, for he is absent from the Body too,
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and present with the Lord. Our time and pains will be far better employed in seeking after some portion of the same Spirit that rested on him, that so we who have so lately followed him to his Grave,
and present with the Lord. Our time and pains will be Far better employed in seeking After Some portion of the same Spirit that rested on him, that so we who have so lately followed him to his Grave,
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and must ere long do so in another sense, may follow him to Heaven too. For the hour of our decease will come;
and must ere long do so in Another sense, may follow him to Heaven too. For the hour of our decease will come;
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whether we are willing or no, we also must ere long be absent from the Body; and I wish our being present with the Lord, were but as sure as that is.
whither we Are willing or no, we also must ere long be absent from the Body; and I wish our being present with the Lord, were but as sure as that is.
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For could we but say upon good grounds with our A postle and his Brethren, that we are confident of this;
For could we but say upon good grounds with our A postle and his Brothers, that we Are confident of this;
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we should not stop there, but be able to go on to the end of the Text,
we should not stop there, but be able to go on to the end of the Text,
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and add, we are willing rather to be absent from the one, and present with the other.
and add, we Are willing rather to be absent from the one, and present with the other.
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In which words you have these three Parts. 1. One of the true Notions of Death.
In which words you have these three Parts. 1. One of the true Notions of Death.
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'Tis a being absent from the Body.
It's a being absent from the Body.
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2. What immediately follows upon it to a holy Soul. He shall thereupon be in Heaven;
2. What immediately follows upon it to a holy Soul. He shall thereupon be in Heaven;
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which the Apostle describes by one of the greatest Privileges of it, being present with the Lord. 'Tis the Lord Jesus Christ he here means.
which the Apostle describes by one of the greatest Privileges of it, being present with the Lord. It's the Lord jesus christ he Here means.
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For of him is this word Lord used in the New Testament, as peculiarly belonging to him.
For of him is this word Lord used in the New Testament, as peculiarly belonging to him.
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And in other parallel places the Apostle describes the happiness of Heaven by our being with Christ, and being for ever with the Lord;
And in other parallel places the Apostle describes the happiness of Heaven by our being with christ, and being for ever with the Lord;
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where the Context plainly shews, that Christ is meant;
where the Context plainly shows, that christ is meant;
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for 'tis that Lord that shall descend from Heaven with a shout, and whom they that remain alive to that day shall be caught up to meet in the Air.
for it's that Lord that shall descend from Heaven with a shout, and whom they that remain alive to that day shall be caught up to meet in the Air.
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And so our Saviour himself was wont to describe Heaven. Where I am, there shall my servant be also.
And so our Saviour himself was wont to describe Heaven. Where I am, there shall my servant be also.
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And, I will receive you to my self, that where I am, there ye may be also.
And, I will receive you to my self, that where I am, there you may be also.
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3. The frame of his Spirit, and of other holy Men like him, in reference to Death on this account.
3. The frame of his Spirit, and of other holy Men like him, in Referente to Death on this account.
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We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and be present with the Lord. We Are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and be present with the Lord.
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I say; These words are not in the Original, but are well put in by our Translators.I say; These words Are not in the Original, but Are well put in by our Translators.
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The Apostle had said this before, v. 6. And after the interposition of a short Parenthesis, v. 7. For we walk by faith, and not by sight, he here repeats it,
The Apostle had said this before, v. 6. And After the interposition of a short Parenthesis, v. 7. For we walk by faith, and not by sighed, he Here repeats it,
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lest any should suspect that these great words had hastily dropp'd from him.
lest any should suspect that these great words had hastily dropped from him.
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He intimates hereby that he had well-weigh'd the Point, and that this was indeed the settled temper of his Soul. We are confident; i. e.
He intimates hereby that he had well-weighed the Point, and that this was indeed the settled temper of his Soul. We Are confident; i. e.
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we are well assured of Heaven;
we Are well assured of Heaven;
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or, we are full of holy Courage to venture on all dangers that lye in the way of our Duty,
or, we Are full of holy Courage to venture on all dangers that lie in the Way of our Duty,
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and are able to look even Death it self in the face, without the least degree of fear.
and Are able to look even Death it self in the face, without the least degree of Fear.
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We are willing. We do acquiesce in and approve of, as the word signifies. We are willing rather. We have a natural Inclination to continue in this Body; We Are willing. We do acquiesce in and approve of, as the word signifies. We Are willing rather. We have a natural Inclination to continue in this Body;
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but yet this is over-ruled by Reason and Grace to that degree, that of the two we like this better, to lay down these our Earthly Tabernacles,
but yet this is overruled by Reason and Grace to that degree, that of the two we like this better, to lay down these our Earthly Tabernacles,
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as knowing the advantage we shall receive thereupon by being immediately introduced into the blessed Presence of Christ above.
as knowing the advantage we shall receive thereupon by being immediately introduced into the blessed Presence of christ above.
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From the words thus open'd, many Doctrines might be raised; but I shall confine my self to these two.
From the words thus opened, many Doctrines might be raised; but I shall confine my self to these two.
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I. 'Tis a most desirable thing to a holy Soul to be present with Christ in Heaven.
I It's a most desirable thing to a holy Soul to be present with christ in Heaven.
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II. 'Tis possible for a holy Person to be willing to dye, rather than live any longer, that he may be with him there.
II It's possible for a holy Person to be willing to die, rather than live any longer, that he may be with him there.
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I. 'Tis a most desirable thing to a holy Soul to be present with Christ in Heaven.
I It's a most desirable thing to a holy Soul to be present with christ in Heaven.
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In speaking to this Point, I shall shew you on what accounts it is so.
In speaking to this Point, I shall show you on what accounts it is so.
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Only I must premise, That my Text confines me to treat of our being with him only in that intermediate space of time between the hour of a Christian's Death,
Only I must premise, That my Text confines me to Treat of our being with him only in that intermediate Molle of time between the hour of a Christian's Death,
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and the Day of the Resurrection;
and the Day of the Resurrection;
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being present with him while we are absent from the Body. For tho indeed we shall be with him to all Eternity,
being present with him while we Are absent from the Body. For though indeed we shall be with him to all Eternity,
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yet we shall behold him in other kind of Circumstances as to some particulars;
yet we shall behold him in other kind of circumstances as to Some particulars;
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when the end of all things is come, his intercession is over, and the Kingdom shall be delivered up to the Father,
when the end of all things is come, his Intercession is over, and the Kingdom shall be Delivered up to the Father,
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and the Son himself shall be subject to him, that God may be all in all. and the Son himself shall be Subject to him, that God may be all in all.
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I am therefore to discourse of the presence of holy Souls with Christ above to the end of the World.
I am Therefore to discourse of the presence of holy Souls with christ above to the end of the World.
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And how very desirable that is to them, will appear by a threefold consideration. 1. Of the Person they shall then be present with.
And how very desirable that is to them, will appear by a threefold consideration. 1. Of the Person they shall then be present with.
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2. The State he is in, and what shall be manifested concerning him there. 3. The Circumstances which they themselves shall then be in.
2. The State he is in, and what shall be manifested Concerning him there. 3. The circumstances which they themselves shall then be in.
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1. The Person they shall then be present with; our Lord Jesus Christ.
1. The Person they shall then be present with; our Lord jesus christ.
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For consider how glorious he is in himself, how exceeding gracious he hath been to them,
For Consider how glorious he is in himself, how exceeding gracious he hath been to them,
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and how great a one in their thoughts.
and how great a one in their thoughts.
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He is the King of kings, and the Lord of lords, the first and the last, the brightness of his Father's Glory,
He is the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords, the First and the last, the brightness of his Father's Glory,
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and the express image of his Person, by and for whom all things were created; and who upholds all things by the word of his Power. Their Prophet, Priest and King; their Sacrifice, Reconciler and Advocate; their Peace and Hope; their Life and Head;
and the express image of his Person, by and for whom all things were created; and who upholds all things by the word of his Power. Their Prophet, Priest and King; their Sacrifice, Reconciler and Advocate; their Peace and Hope; their Life and Head;
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their way to the Father, the Saviour, the Shepherd and Bishop of their Souls; made to them of God, Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption.
their Way to the Father, the Saviour, the Shepherd and Bishop of their Souls; made to them of God, Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption.
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Without whom they could do nothing, through whose strengthning of them they could do all things.
Without whom they could do nothing, through whose strengthening of them they could do all things.
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From whom they have received all habitual, and all supplies of actual Grace, and Peace, and Comfort in every time of need:
From whom they have received all habitual, and all supplies of actual Grace, and Peace, and Comfort in every time of need:
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Through whom their Sins are pardoned, their Temptations conquer'd, their Fears scatter'd, their Sorrows remov'd, their Souls quickned, their Trials sanctified,
Through whom their Sins Are pardoned, their Temptations conquered, their Fears scattered, their Sorrows removed, their Souls quickened, their Trials sanctified,
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and who in all their wandrings through the howling Wilderness hath been a Pillar of Cloud to defend them from the scorching heat of the Day,
and who in all their wanderings through the howling Wilderness hath been a Pillar of Cloud to defend them from the scorching heat of the Day,
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and of Fire to guide them through the darkness of the Night.
and of Fire to guide them through the darkness of the Night.
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The blessed Jesus on whom they have believed, having committed their Souls to him, and laid the whole weight and stress of their Salvation upon him;
The blessed jesus on whom they have believed, having committed their Souls to him, and laid the Whole weight and stress of their Salvation upon him;
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whom they love more than their nearest Relations, or their own Lives; in whom they rejoice, having no confidence in the Flesh;
whom they love more than their nearest Relations, or their own Lives; in whom they rejoice, having no confidence in the Flesh;
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whom they have served, to whom they have lived;
whom they have served, to whom they have lived;
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Fellowship and Communion with whom they have breathed after, and a little taste whereof hath been sweeter to them than Wine;
Fellowship and Communion with whom they have breathed After, and a little taste whereof hath been Sweeten to them than Wine;
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who is precious to their Souls, the chiefest of ten thousands, fairer than all the Children of Men, whose very name hath carried with it the savour of Life.
who is precious to their Souls, the chiefest of ten thousands, Fairer than all the Children of Men, whose very name hath carried with it the savour of Life.
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What would not a disconsolate Widow give to enjoy again the sweet converse of a Husband that was the delight of her Eyes!
What would not a disconsolate Widow give to enjoy again the sweet converse of a Husband that was the delight of her Eyes!
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And a mournful People to see and hear again their dear and justly-beloved Pastor!
And a mournful People to see and hear again their dear and justly-beloved Pastor!
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Oh what ravishing transports will be in the Faithful, when they shall be introduced into the presence of that Jesus who stood in the same Relations, and filled them up far better than any meer Creature was ever capable of;
O what ravishing transports will be in the Faithful, when they shall be introduced into the presence of that jesus who stood in the same Relations, and filled them up Far better than any mere Creature was ever capable of;
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especially considering they shall see him not in a low condition, but in such circumstances as they desire to behold him in. Which leads to,
especially considering they shall see him not in a low condition, but in such Circumstances as they desire to behold him in. Which leads to,
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2. The state that Christ is in above, and the manifestations of him there.
2. The state that christ is in above, and the manifestations of him there.
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He is there without that Veil, and those Eclipses which were here caused by his sinless Infirmities in the Days of his flesh. For consider,
He is there without that Veil, and those Eclipses which were Here caused by his sinless Infirmities in the Days of his Flesh. For Consider,
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1. The glory of his humane Nature above. That Body of his which endured Hunger, Thirst, and Weariness, was Spit on, Buffeted, Scourged,
1. The glory of his humane Nature above. That Body of his which endured Hunger, Thirst, and Weariness, was Spit on, Buffeted, Scourged,
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and Broken for them, lifted up on the Cross, and cast into the Grave, is now made Immortal and Spiritual;
and Broken for them, lifted up on the Cross, and cast into the Grave, is now made Immortal and Spiritual;
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and differs as much from what it once was, as a Diamond when it is rough,
and differs as much from what it once was, as a Diamond when it is rough,
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and after it hath past through the Hands of the skilful Artist, setting off its native Beauty and Lustre to the greatest advantage.
and After it hath passed through the Hands of the skilful Artist, setting off its native Beauty and Lustre to the greatest advantage.
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It now out shines the Sun in his Meridian brightness:
It now out shines the Sun in his Meridian brightness:
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For so shall the Bodies of his Saints do at the last Day, which yet must be much inferior to his, he being the Exemplar and Patern to which theirs shall be conform'd,
For so shall the Bodies of his Saints do At the last Day, which yet must be much inferior to his, he being the Exemplar and Pattern to which theirs shall be conformed,
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but yet fall far short of it, that in all things he may have the pre-eminence. All the Members, Senses,
but yet fallen Far short of it, that in all things he may have the preeminence. All the Members, Senses,
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and Faculties of it are every way suited to all the purposes and pleasures of his Holy Soul:
and Faculties of it Are every Way suited to all the Purposes and pleasures of his Holy Soul:
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And all the Powers of that Soul of his exquisitely fitted for that noble Work and high Honour to which his Father hath advanced him;
And all the Powers of that Soul of his exquisitely fitted for that noble Work and high Honour to which his Father hath advanced him;
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and invigorated by the constant and unlimited influences of the indwelling Deity pouring it self into,
and invigorated by the constant and unlimited influences of the indwelling Deity pouring it self into,
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and in a most ineffable manner discovering its own glorious Excellencies through the Man Christ Jesus, to the everlasting Admiration of all the Inhabitants of Heaven.
and in a most ineffable manner discovering its own glorious Excellencies through the Man christ jesus, to the everlasting Admiration of all the Inhabitants of Heaven.
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2. The manifestation of his Deity, Ʋnity with the Father, and mystical union with his Brethren.
2. The manifestation of his Deity, Ʋnity with the Father, and mystical Union with his Brothers.
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His God-head lay hid and obscured for a season when he emptied himself, making himself of no Reputation, taking on him the form of a Servant,
His Godhead lay hid and obscured for a season when he emptied himself, making himself of no Reputation, taking on him the from of a Servant,
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and enduring the punishment of a Slave.
and enduring the punishment of a Slave.
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The speedy discovery of it therefore he prays for when he was going out of the World;
The speedy discovery of it Therefore he prays for when he was going out of the World;
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at least this is one thing intended in those words, And now, O Father, John 17.5. glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the World was.
At least this is one thing intended in those words, And now, Oh Father, John 17.5. Glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the World was.
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For this glory he had with the Father from all Eternity, to be with him in the form of God.
For this glory he had with the Father from all Eternity, to be with him in the from of God.
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And 'tis as if he had said, this hath now been hid by the poverty of my life for many Years,
And it's as if he had said, this hath now been hid by the poverty of my life for many years,
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and will further be so by my speedy suffering so shameful a Death.
and will further be so by my speedy suffering so shameful a Death.
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But O Father, make it fully known that I am not what the most have hitherto judged me to be, a meer Man,
But Oh Father, make it Fully known that I am not what the most have hitherto judged me to be, a mere Man,
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but truly and really God, even the same God with thy self.
but truly and really God, even the same God with thy self.
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And he himself told his Disciples, In that day ye shall know that I am in the Father;
And he himself told his Disciples, In that day you shall know that I am in the Father;
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and you in me, and I in you. Some understand it of the day of his Resurrection;and you in me, and I in you. some understand it of the day of his Resurrection;
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others, of the time when the Holy Ghost was poured forth.
Others, of the time when the Holy Ghost was poured forth.
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But how small a portion of these deep Mysteries did they then know, in comparison of what they in Heaven understand, where Knowledge is perfect? The better understanding of them is reserved for us as one of the Priviledges of the State above:
But how small a portion of these deep Mysteres did they then know, in comparison of what they in Heaven understand, where Knowledge is perfect? The better understanding of them is reserved for us as one of the Privileges of the State above:
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And it were well Men were willing to wait for it till they come thither,
And it were well Men were willing to wait for it till they come thither,
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and would forbear reaching after this Fruit which hangs too high for them in their present State, till they strain themselves,
and would forbear reaching After this Fruit which hangs too high for them in their present State, till they strain themselves,
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and it may be tumble into the Ditch.
and it may be tumble into the Ditch.
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These great things of God partly through the craft of Satan and his Instruments, and partly through the darkness and unbelief of their own Spirits, the best are sometimes apt to stagger at;
These great things of God partly through the craft of Satan and his Instruments, and partly through the darkness and unbelief of their own Spirits, the best Are sometime apt to stagger At;
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but yet because they are laid down in the Scriptures, they humbly adore and receive with the Obedience of Faith.
but yet Because they Are laid down in the Scriptures, they humbly adore and receive with the obedience of Faith.
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It cannot but shed a mighty pleasure throughout the Souls of the Blessed, when they shall see them displayed in such an illustrious manner before them,
It cannot but shed a mighty pleasure throughout the Souls of the Blessed, when they shall see them displayed in such an illustrious manner before them,
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as never more to have an uneasy thought, like a Thorn in their Minds, about them.
as never more to have an uneasy Thought, like a Thorn in their Minds, about them.
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3. His glorious work of Redemption shall then be much better understood.
3. His glorious work of Redemption shall then be much better understood.
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The breadth and length, the depth and height of the love of Christ, and the glory of Divine Wisdom, Power, Holiness, Justice, Goodness, Mercy and Grace manifested herein, is that which they are daily studying of;
The breadth and length, the depth and height of the love of christ, and the glory of Divine Wisdom, Power, Holiness, justice, goodness, Mercy and Grace manifested herein, is that which they Are daily studying of;
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their Souls do live upon, and are refreshed by.
their Souls do live upon, and Are refreshed by.
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These things we see now through a glass darkly. What things doth the Apostle mean? The fame things that they did prophecy about; viz. Christ and him crucified. We see these now as a Man doth those objects that are at a great distance through a Perspective-glass, which he hath but a small glimpse of. These things we see now through a glass darkly. What things does the Apostle mean? The fame things that they did prophecy about; viz. christ and him Crucified. We see these now as a Man does those objects that Are At a great distance through a Perspective-glass, which he hath but a small glimpse of.
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They are obscure in a great measure to us, as Truths wrapt up in a Riddle: They Are Obscure in a great measure to us, as Truths wrapped up in a Riddle:
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But then we shall know them face to face, have such a knowledge of them as two persons have of one another that steadily view each others faces:
But then we shall know them face to face, have such a knowledge of them as two Persons have of one Another that steadily view each Others faces:
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Now we know but in part, but then shall we know even as also we are known. Now we know but in part, but then shall we know even as also we Are known.
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4. The views they shall have of his Intercession for all Saints. This is a part of that Honour and Office to which the Father hath called, and thereby glorified him.
4. The views they shall have of his Intercession for all Saints. This is a part of that Honour and Office to which the Father hath called, and thereby glorified him.
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To perceive how near an access he hath to God, being now within the Veil,
To perceive how near an access he hath to God, being now within the Veil,
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how high his designs are, how powerful his claims, how acceptable his suit, how great an interest he hath in him,
how high his designs Are, how powerful his claims, how acceptable his suit, how great an Interest he hath in him,
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how faithfully he doth improve it in the behalf of his and their Brethren, how fervently he doth plead their cause, recommend their persons and services, procure their renewed pardon and continual supplies of Grace and Strength for the carrying them through the same or the like temptations, doubts, distresses and dangers, wherewith they themselves had been exercised here below;
how faithfully he does improve it in the behalf of his and their Brothers, how fervently he does plead their cause, recommend their Persons and services, procure their renewed pardon and continual supplies of Grace and Strength for the carrying them through the same or the like temptations, doubts, Distresses and dangers, wherewith they themselves had been exercised Here below;
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and how effectually he takes care of their eternal Salvation.
and how effectually he Takes care of their Eternal Salvation.
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The beholding all this cannot but be highly grateful and pleasing to those Holy departed Souls, that have so high a concern for the glory of God,
The beholding all this cannot but be highly grateful and pleasing to those Holy departed Souls, that have so high a concern for the glory of God,
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and the welfare of their Brethren that are left behind them, exposed to so many storms which themselves have so happily escaped.
and the welfare of their Brothers that Are left behind them, exposed to so many storms which themselves have so happily escaped.
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Especially considering this further, that the tenderness of Christ towards their Brethren which they there behold, cannot but create in them a quick and lively Sense of the incomparable Kindness and Compassion which he formerly shewed to themselves when in the same straits.
Especially considering this further, that the tenderness of christ towards their Brothers which they there behold, cannot but create in them a quick and lively Sense of the incomparable Kindness and Compassion which he formerly showed to themselves when in the same straits.
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In what he doth for them, as in a Glass, they see how near they lay to his Heart,
In what he does for them, as in a Glass, they see how near they lay to his Heart,
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and in what a manner he appeared in the presence of God for them. 5. That universal Kingly Power that he is instated in.
and in what a manner he appeared in the presence of God for them. 5. That universal Kingly Power that he is instated in.
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This is a part of that Glory that Christ means in that Petition of his, that runs in a very peculiar strain: Father I will, John 17.24.
This is a part of that Glory that christ means in that Petition of his, that runs in a very peculiar strain: Father I will, John 17.24.
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that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me,
that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me,
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for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the World. for thou lovedest me before the Foundation of the World.
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The insisting upon his most endearing Relation to him, Father; the manner of expression, I will; and the enforcing it with the consideration of the everlasting Love that he bare to him, shew how much the Heart of Christ was set upon this matter.
The insisting upon his most endearing Relation to him, Father; the manner of expression, I will; and the enforcing it with the consideration of the everlasting Love that he bore to him, show how much the Heart of christ was Set upon this matter.
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The views of Christ, as lifted up on the Cross, have been unspeakably refreshing to them here below;
The views of christ, as lifted up on the Cross, have been unspeakably refreshing to them Here below;
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How much more will the views of him be so upon the Throne above, where he is exalted far above all principality and power,
How much more will the views of him be so upon the Throne above, where he is exalted Far above all principality and power,
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and might and dominion, and every name that is named not only in this world,
and might and dominion, and every name that is nam not only in this world,
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but in that which is to come, all things being put under his feet? It cannot but be so, considering how fit and reasonable a constitution this is,but in that which is to come, all things being put under his feet? It cannot but be so, considering how fit and reasonable a constitution this is,
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how honourable to him, that 'tis his reward for what he endured on their account, and that of the rest of their Brethren;
how honourable to him, that it's his reward for what he endured on their account, and that of the rest of their Brothers;
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that he is now in a condition to vindicate his own Honour against all those whom they formerly saw to the great grief of their Souls reproaching, despising, hating and opposing of him;
that he is now in a condition to vindicate his own Honour against all those whom they formerly saw to the great grief of their Souls reproaching, despising, hating and opposing of him;
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that he is able to save his whole Church, and fulfil all the promises made unto her.
that he is able to save his Whole Church, and fulfil all the promises made unto her.
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He is in such Circumstances that he can give Eternal life to all that John 17.3. the Father gave him, for he hath a power over all Flesh given him to that end.
He is in such circumstances that he can give Eternal life to all that John 17.3. the Father gave him, for he hath a power over all Flesh given him to that end.
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And he is head over all things unto his Church, which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. And he is head over all things unto his Church, which is his body, the fullness of him that fills all in all.
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6. His entire Faithfulness and Devotedness to his Father.
6. His entire Faithfulness and Devotedness to his Father.
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How amiable a sight is an eminent Saint on Earth, on whom the Divine Image is stamp'd, the whole tenor of whose life shews the sincerity of his aims for God,
How amiable a sighed is an eminent Saint on Earth, on whom the Divine Image is stamped, the Whole tenor of whose life shows the sincerity of his aims for God,
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and the purity of his affections to him? Such a one is a very valuable thing,
and the purity of his affections to him? Such a one is a very valuable thing,
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like a small but exact Medal of a great King;
like a small but exact Medal of a great King;
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and 'tis Pity there should be the same reason to enhance the worth of the one as of the other, the great scarcity of them.
and it's Pity there should be the same reason to enhance the worth of the one as of the other, the great scarcity of them.
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And yet there's no such person to be found on Earth but hath his Blemishes, and sometimes takes a wrong Step or two;
And yet there's no such person to be found on Earth but hath his Blemishes, and sometime Takes a wrong Step or two;
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as the most exact compass in some places hath its Variations. What then will it be to behold our Lord Jesus, the brightest and most perfect Exemplar of Fidelity to,
as the most exact compass in Some places hath its Variations. What then will it be to behold our Lord jesus, the Brightest and most perfect Exemplar of Fidis to,
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and Zeal for his Father's Interest and Honour!
and Zeal for his Father's Interest and Honour!
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For he not only leads a life of Glory above, but a life of Service too:
For he not only leads a life of Glory above, but a life of Service too:
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In that he liveth, he liveth unto God. In that he lives, he lives unto God.
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Both as Priest and King he faithfully manageth all things with due Respects to his Father's Will and Glory,
Both as Priest and King he faithfully manageth all things with due Respects to his Father's Will and Glory,
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and goes on continually beating down every person and thing that exalt themselves against him, till all being brought into an entire subjection to him, the Kingdom be resign'd up into his Father's Hands.
and Goes on continually beating down every person and thing that exalt themselves against him, till all being brought into an entire subjection to him, the Kingdom be resigned up into his Father's Hands.
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7. The excellent State of all that are present with him, Angels and departed Saints.
7. The excellent State of all that Are present with him, Angels and departed Saints.
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For in the same Firmament where the Sun is, these Stars are fixed and shine with a distinct Glory.
For in the same Firmament where the Sun is, these Stars Are fixed and shine with a distinct Glory.
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His Government is acceptable, and all his Subjects easy and orderly; noble and holy, numerous and inexpressibly happy.
His Government is acceptable, and all his Subject's easy and orderly; noble and holy, numerous and inexpressibly happy.
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The place where they are, as St. Peter styles it, The most excellent Glory. Who can tell what noble Creatures the good Angels are,
The place where they Are, as Saint Peter styles it, The most excellent Glory. Who can tell what noble Creatures the good Angels Are,
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or how many Myriads of them there be? Or give us a clear Comment on St. Paul 's words, where he makes a distinction between principalities and powers, and thrones and dominions? Whither some of them are subordinated to others is not so clear.
or how many Myriads of them there be? Or give us a clear Comment on Saint Paul is words, where he makes a distinction between principalities and Powers, and thrones and Dominions? Whither Some of them Are subordinated to Others is not so clear.
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But sure we are they are all subjected to Christ, and there is not the least shadow of Confusion or Disorder among them:
But sure we Are they Are all subjected to christ, and there is not the least shadow of Confusion or Disorder among them:
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The Spirits of just Men there are perfect, and their number daily encreasing:
The Spirits of just Men there Are perfect, and their number daily increasing:
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None there hath so much as a Thorn in his Foot, a Cloud on his Face, a Tear in his Eye,
None there hath so much as a Thorn in his Foot, a Cloud on his Face, a Tear in his Eye,
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or a Spot on his Soul. There's neither Pride nor Envy, Jealousy nor Strife, Weakness or Folly, to render them uneasy to themselves or each other;
or a Spot on his Soul. There's neither Pride nor Envy, Jealousy nor Strife, Weakness or Folly, to render them uneasy to themselves or each other;
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they are like flaming Tapers in a Branch of burnished Gold, which so mingle their several Lights, that at a distance they seem to be but one, though indeed they are many.
they Are like flaming Tapers in a Branch of burnished Gold, which so mingle their several Lights, that At a distance they seem to be but one, though indeed they Are many.
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They live in glorious Light, entire Love, and perfect Harmony, and such a fulness of Joy, that there is no room for any Sorrow to creep in among them.
They live in glorious Light, entire Love, and perfect Harmony, and such a fullness of Joy, that there is no room for any Sorrow to creep in among them.
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Now if the Queen of Sheba, when she saw the Glory and Wisdom of Solomon, the Stateliness and Magnificence of his Buildings,
Now if the Queen of Sheba, when she saw the Glory and Wisdom of Solomon, the Stateliness and Magnificence of his Buildings,
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and the Riches, Beauty, and Order of his Court, was wrapt up into such an Admiration of him,
and the Riches, Beauty, and Order of his Court, was wrapped up into such an Admiration of him,
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and said, Happy are these thy servants which stand continually before thee:
and said, Happy Are these thy Servants which stand continually before thee:
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Who can imagine the Extasies of a holy Soul when brought into the presence of Christ, the Glory of whose Court and Government doth more exceed his,
Who can imagine the Ecstasies of a holy Soul when brought into the presence of christ, the Glory of whose Court and Government does more exceed his,
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than the place where Christ is is higher than that Throne on which Solomon sate. 8. The universal Adoration given to Christ by all the Host of Heaven.
than the place where christ is is higher than that Throne on which Solomon sat. 8. The universal Adoration given to christ by all the Host of Heaven.
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They all say, with a loud voice, Rev. 5.12, 13. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power,
They all say, with a loud voice, Rev. 5.12, 13. Worthy is the Lamb that was slave, to receive power,
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and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour and glory, and blessing. And they actually give him what they acknowledge him to be so worthy of;and riches, and Wisdom, and strength, and honour and glory, and blessing. And they actually give him what they acknowledge him to be so worthy of;
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for they add blessing, and honour, and glory, and power be unto him that sitteth upon the throne,
for they add blessing, and honour, and glory, and power be unto him that Sitteth upon the throne,
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and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
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O the pleasant melodious found of this Song (sung by so many sweet Voices in the heavenly Choir) to a holy Soul that sees so much of Excellency and Glory in Christ,
Oh the pleasant melodious found of this Song (sung by so many sweet Voices in the heavenly Choir) to a holy Soul that sees so much of Excellency and Glory in christ,
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and is so sensible of the straitness of his own narrow Spirit, that he unfeignedly wishes that wherever there is a Heart, he had a Throne,
and is so sensible of the straitness of his own narrow Spirit, that he unfeignedly wishes that wherever there is a Heart, he had a Throne,
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and is daily grieved here below to behold him so despised and rejected of Men, that know neither him nor their own Mercies!
and is daily grieved Here below to behold him so despised and rejected of Men, that know neither him nor their own mercies!
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So much for that second Consideration. The State that Christ is in, and what shall be manifested concerning him above. To this I must add,
So much for that second Consideration. The State that christ is in, and what shall be manifested Concerning him above. To this I must add,
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3. The Circumstances which holy Men themselves shall be in when present with him.
3. The circumstances which holy Men themselves shall be in when present with him.
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And here consider 1. what lies in the Text, viz. The being absent from the body, i. e. the present one.
And Here Consider 1. what lies in the Text, viz. The being absent from the body, i. e. the present one.
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Not that it can be the happiness of a Soul to be eternally unclothed of any body at all, and commence a purely naked Spirit;
Not that it can be the happiness of a Soul to be eternally unclothed of any body At all, and commence a purely naked Spirit;
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nor the matter of a regular desire.
nor the matter of a regular desire.
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Departed Spirits retain an inclination to their old Collegue, and the being reunited to it when 'tis so much improved,
Departed Spirits retain an inclination to their old Colleague, and the being Reunited to it when it's so much improved,
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as it shall be at the last day, will be an additional bliss to what they now enjoy.
as it shall be At the last day, will be an additional bliss to what they now enjoy.
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But yet a removal from this Body as now it is, where the bright Sword is so much impaired by the rusty Sheath wherein 'tis lodged, may justly be esteemed no small advantage.
But yet a removal from this Body as now it is, where the bright Sword is so much impaired by the rusty Sheath wherein it's lodged, may justly be esteemed no small advantage.
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For what vile things are these Bodies of ours at present? 'Tis an humbling description given of us while we are in this World, that we dwell in houses of clay whose foundation is in the dust:
For what vile things Are these Bodies of ours At present? It's an humbling description given of us while we Are in this World, that we dwell in houses of clay whose Foundation is in the dust:
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that corruption is our father, and the worm our mother and our sister; and these unnatural Parents will ere long devour their Children.
that corruption is our father, and the worm our mother and our sister; and these unnatural Parents will ere long devour their Children.
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How many inconveniences and evils are we subject to while we are lodged in these sorry Tenements? Sleep, which is the rest of our Nature, is the Image of Death,
How many inconveniences and evils Are we Subject to while we Are lodged in these sorry Tenements? Sleep, which is the rest of our Nature, is the Image of Death,
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and interrupts our most noble Thoughts and Designs.
and interrupts our most noble Thoughts and Designs.
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'Tis to life, like long and frequently returning Parentheses in an Author, that suspend his sense, and mar the beauty of his Stile.
It's to life, like long and frequently returning Parentheses in an Author, that suspend his sense, and mar the beauty of his Style.
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The several Creatures that we live upon, revenge themselves upon us; for much of our precious time is eaten up while we feed upon them.
The several Creatures that we live upon, revenge themselves upon us; for much of our precious time is eaten up while we feed upon them.
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And he that never found any ones Table to be a snare to him, is a perfect Man indeed.
And he that never found any ones Table to be a snare to him, is a perfect Man indeed.
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Recreations, tho innocent and necessary, are a great Diversion from the main business of Life, and hinder the Rational and Divine Exercise and Improvement of the Faculties of our Souls.Recreations, though innocent and necessary, Are a great Diversion from the main business of Life, and hinder the Rational and Divine Exercise and Improvement of the Faculties of our Souls.
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How doth the providing Accommodations for these Bodies of ours engross our Thoughts, take off the edge and vigour of our Affections from heavenly things, steal away our hearts from God,
How does the providing Accommodations for these Bodies of ours engross our Thoughts, take off the edge and vigour of our Affections from heavenly things, steal away our hearts from God,
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and the one thing necessary, and fill us with pale Fears and perplexing Cares, so that we neglect our Duty,
and the one thing necessary, and fill us with pale Fears and perplexing Cares, so that we neglect our Duty,
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or perform it with abundance of coldness, and a world of distraction? How much guilt do we contract? How many follies are we betrayed into out of an inordinate love of bodily Pleasure,
or perform it with abundance of coldness, and a world of distraction? How much guilt do we contract? How many follies Are we betrayed into out of an inordinate love of bodily Pleasure,
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and a sinful fear of bodily Pains?
and a sinful Fear of bodily Pains?
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How many Sins are Men strongly inclined to by their Constitution and Complection? We need to make but one visit to a melancholy Person,
How many Sins Are Men strongly inclined to by their Constitution and Complexion? We need to make but one visit to a melancholy Person,
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and we shall presently see what a fatal Enemy Bodily-Temper is to a Life of Grace and Peace? How often doth Sin enter in at our Ears,
and we shall presently see what a fatal Enemy Bodily-Temper is to a Life of Grace and Peace? How often does since enter in At our Ears,
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and our Eyes? The Christian hath far more reason to complain of being deceived by his Senses, than the Philosopher hath? How frequently do bodily Passions darken our Minds,
and our Eyes? The Christian hath Far more reason to complain of being deceived by his Senses, than the Philosopher hath? How frequently do bodily Passion darken our Minds,
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and cloud our Judgments, and involve us in Practical as well as Speculative Errors? And the weakness and disorders of the Flesh cramp the forward motions of a willing Spirit?
and cloud our Judgments, and involve us in Practical as well as Speculative Errors? And the weakness and disorders of the Flesh cramp the forward motions of a willing Spirit?
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What a multitude of tormenting Diseases are they subject to, which shatter our Understandings, and bow down our Spirits to a continual Meditation on our Misery;
What a multitude of tormenting Diseases Are they Subject to, which shatter our Understandings, and bow down our Spirits to a continual Meditation on our Misery;
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are an Obstruction to the present performance of Duty, as well as a Chastisment for our former neglects;
Are an Obstruction to the present performance of Duty, as well as a Chastisement for our former neglects;
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and expose us to strong Temptations to impatience and fretting against Gods, jealousies and hard thoughts of him.
and expose us to strong Temptations to impatience and fretting against God's, jealousies and hard thoughts of him.
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How many cruel methods of Cure are we forced to submit to? How many Potions do we sometimes swallow down, which are so very nauseous, that they would make a man Sick,
How many cruel methods of Cure Are we forced to submit to? How many Potions do we sometime swallow down, which Are so very nauseous, that they would make a man Sick,
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if they did not find him so? And when the Tempest is over, how much time and pains doth it cost us to stop the Leaks, and piece up the ruins of the poor weather beaten Vessel? All which too is but the rigging it out for a new Storm that will arise again in a few days.
if they did not find him so? And when the Tempest is over, how much time and pains does it cost us to stop the Leaks, and piece up the ruins of the poor weather beaten Vessel? All which too is but the rigging it out for a new Storm that will arise again in a few days.
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For the Sun doth not more certainly and more constantly run through the same Signs, than many pass through the same Diseases.
For the Sun does not more Certainly and more constantly run through the same Signs, than many pass through the same Diseases.
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And they who happily escape such Calamities as these, shall have the rough Wind often blowing upon them from some other Corner, in this open State where we are so much exposed every moment.
And they who happily escape such Calamities as these, shall have the rough Wind often blowing upon them from Some other Corner, in this open State where we Are so much exposed every moment.
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'Tis no small part of the Happiness of departed Saints, that they are absent from such a Body as this is, which yet they know shall be restored to them with so great advantage at the last day.
It's no small part of the Happiness of departed Saints, that they Are absent from such a Body as this is, which yet they know shall be restored to them with so great advantage At the last day.
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2. Consider the happiness of their Souls. They shall be perfectly conform'd to God's Image, and satisfied with his Likeness.
2. Consider the happiness of their Souls. They shall be perfectly conformed to God's Image, and satisfied with his Likeness.
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They shall never any more groan as now they do, Wretched Creature that I am, who have so much of Corruption,
They shall never any more groan as now they do, Wretched Creature that I am, who have so much of Corruption,
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and so little of Christ in me!
and so little of christ in me!
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In this World sometimes they are sick of love to him, but have oftner reason to be so for want of it.
In this World sometime they Are sick of love to him, but have oftener reason to be so for want of it.
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There they shall love him as they would, which they never could do before. They shall have no chilness on their Spirits, no coldness on their Hearts.
There they shall love him as they would, which they never could do before. They shall have no chillness on their Spirits, no coldness on their Hearts.
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Never more shall that doleful cry be heard, We sought him whom our souls loved, but we found him not.
Never more shall that doleful cry be herd, We sought him whom our Souls loved, but we found him not.
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Now they have a small glimpse of him in an Ordinance, as a Man of a Star through a glass held in a shaking and trembling hand, which he just sees and loses.
Now they have a small glimpse of him in an Ordinance, as a Man of a Star through a glass held in a shaking and trembling hand, which he just sees and loses.
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Now a Cloud is often drawn between him and them, but then they shall with a steady Eye always behold his pleased and glorious Face.
Now a Cloud is often drawn between him and them, but then they shall with a steady Eye always behold his pleased and glorious Face.
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They sup with him now, and how sweet, but oh how short is the Banquet!
They sup with him now, and how sweet, but o how short is the Banquet!
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But then they shall always eat and drink with him at his Table, sit with him on his Throne,
But then they shall always eat and drink with him At his Table, fit with him on his Throne,
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as he sat down on his Father's Throne; shall be Heirs together with him, and have a Kingdom appointed to each of them,
as he sat down on his Father's Throne; shall be Heirs together with him, and have a Kingdom appointed to each of them,
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as his Father hath appointed one for him.
as his Father hath appointed one for him.
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By such earthly Expressions, because we are not capable of understanding heavenly Language, doth the Scripture shadow forth to us their most intimate and delightful Converse and Communion with him;
By such earthly Expressions, Because we Are not capable of understanding heavenly Language, does the Scripture shadow forth to us their most intimate and delightful Converse and Communion with him;
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and how in their respective Measures and Degrees they shall be partakers together with him of such Bliss and Glory, as eye hath not seen,
and how in their respective Measures and Degrees they shall be partakers together with him of such Bliss and Glory, as eye hath not seen,
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nor ear heard, nor can it enter into our hearts to conceive. nor ear herd, nor can it enter into our hearts to conceive.
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Now all these things being laid together, no wonder that holy Souls are willing to be present with the Lord.
Now all these things being laid together, no wonder that holy Souls Are willing to be present with the Lord.
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One would think that all the true Lovers of Christ should say, not as his Disciples, Let us go away and die with him, but let us go away and live, and be for ever with him.
One would think that all the true Lovers of christ should say, not as his Disciples, Let us go away and die with him, but let us go away and live, and be for ever with him.
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And so they would, but that there's a Lion in the way; Death is the passage to him.
And so they would, but that there's a lion in the Way; Death is the passage to him.
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They must be absent from the Body, before they can get to him, a thing that few have a heart to desire,
They must be absent from the Body, before they can get to him, a thing that few have a heart to desire,
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tho our Apostle and his Brethren did so. Which brings me to the II Point.
though our Apostle and his Brothers did so. Which brings me to the II Point.
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'Tis possible for a holy Person to be willing to dye, rather than live any longer, that he may be with Christ in Heaven. It's possible for a holy Person to be willing to die, rather than live any longer, that he may be with christ in Heaven.
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I shall endeavour to open this in these following Propositions. 1. All sincere Christians are willing to be with Christ above.
I shall endeavour to open this in these following Propositions. 1. All sincere Christians Are willing to be with christ above.
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For they profess themselves to be Pilgrims and Strangers on the Earth, and declare plainly by the Tenor of their Lives, that they seek another Country.
For they profess themselves to be Pilgrim's and Strangers on the Earth, and declare plainly by the Tenor of their Lives, that they seek Another Country.
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Their Conversations and their Hearts are in Heaven, they have set their Affections upon, and seek after the things that are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God.
Their Conversations and their Hearts Are in Heaven, they have Set their Affections upon, and seek After the things that Are above, where christ Sitteth At the right hand of God.
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They love him more than life it self, and can't bear the thoughts of being eternally at so great a distance from him.
They love him more than life it self, and can't bear the thoughts of being eternally At so great a distance from him.
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They have been drawn to him by that promise among others, Where I am, my servant also shall be;
They have been drawn to him by that promise among Others, Where I am, my servant also shall be;
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the fulfilling of it therefore cannot but be grateful to them. 'Tis the main business of their Lives to prepare for an eternal Abode with him,
the fulfilling of it Therefore cannot but be grateful to them. It's the main business of their Lives to prepare for an Eternal Abided with him,
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and Ministration before him in the holiest of all.
and Ministration before him in the Holiest of all.
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This is what they have in their eye, as the great end of their attendance on him in his Ordinances.
This is what they have in their eye, as the great end of their attendance on him in his Ordinances.
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And is it possible for them to be unwilling to enjoy what they are continually providing for? They hope for Heaven,
And is it possible for them to be unwilling to enjoy what they Are continually providing for? They hope for Heaven,
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and that cannot be without desiring to be there, that they may have the nearest Conjunction with him,
and that cannot be without desiring to be there, that they may have the nearest Conjunction with him,
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and the fullest Enjoyment of him.
and the Fullest Enjoyment of him.
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2. All holy Souls are willing in the general to dye some time or other, that they may be with him.
2. All holy Souls Are willing in the general to die Some time or other, that they may be with him.
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This follows from the foregoing particular.
This follows from the foregoing particular.
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They know there is no other way but being absent from the Body to get to him.
They know there is no other Way but being absent from the Body to get to him.
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This therefore doth so far reconcile them to Death, that they had rather on the whole submit to its stroke,
This Therefore does so Far reconcile them to Death, that they had rather on the Whole submit to its stroke,
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than to an eternal distance from him whom their Soul loveth.
than to an Eternal distance from him whom their Soul loves.
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They fear the King of Terrors indeed, but they fear and abhor an everlasting Separation from Christ a great deal more.
They Fear the King of Terrors indeed, but they Fear and abhor an everlasting Separation from christ a great deal more.
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Tho when it comes to the Point, many of them are afraid to dye, and ready to contradict all again;
Tho when it comes to the Point, many of them Are afraid to die, and ready to contradict all again;
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yet they would not for all this World, and the Glory of it live always, if they might, in their present State.
yet they would not for all this World, and the Glory of it live always, if they might, in their present State.
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And this doth not flow from a sullen and impatient humour. For,
And this does not flow from a sullen and impatient humour. For,
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3. A holy Soul's willingness to dye, proceeds from noble Principles. He is not like the men of this World, who when crossed, in discontent, passion,
3. A holy Soul's willingness to die, proceeds from noble Principles. He is not like the men of this World, who when crossed, in discontent, passion,
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and despair, madly wish for Death, and sometimes sinfully hasten it;
and despair, madly wish for Death, and sometime sinfully hasten it;
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which is not a desiring to be with Christ, but only to be out of their present Misery.
which is not a desiring to be with christ, but only to be out of their present Misery.
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Not but that a sincere Christian may have those short-liv'd fits and pangs that are very unbecoming;
Not but that a sincere Christian may have those short-lived fits and pangs that Are very unbecoming;
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but these are the sinful Infirmities of the man, not the holy Groanings of the Saint within, which we are now speaking of.
but these Are the sinful Infirmities of the man, not the holy Groanings of the Saint within, which we Are now speaking of.
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The accidental fretting of a rich and generous Wine must be distinguisht from its natural Ferment.
The accidental fretting of a rich and generous Wine must be distinguished from its natural Ferment.
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'Tis true, indeed, a sense of those Miseries that press so hard upon them, is a help to these desires.
It's true, indeed, a sense of those Misery's that press so hard upon them, is a help to these Desires.
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Being burden'd, we groan after the heavenly House. But the true Springs of their willingness to depart, are such as these:
Being burdened, we groan After the heavenly House. But the true Springs of their willingness to depart, Are such as these:
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A certain Knowledge and serious Consideration of the Happiness of being with Christ, and how much better that is than to continue here.
A certain Knowledge and serious Consideration of the Happiness of being with christ, and how much better that is than to continue Here.
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A new Nature that tends to the place whence it came. A Divine Faith; Love to Christ;
A new Nature that tends to the place whence it Come. A Divine Faith; Love to christ;
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some degree of a weanedness from, and deadness to this World, and a serious preparation for the next;
Some degree of a weanedness from, and deadness to this World, and a serious preparation for the next;
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some good hopes, through Grace, of Eternal Life;
Some good hope's, through Grace, of Eternal Life;
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some taste of the sweetness of an imperfect fellowship with Christ here below, and desires of drinking more of this Water of Life at the Fountain-head.
Some taste of the sweetness of an imperfect fellowship with christ Here below, and Desires of drinking more of this Water of Life At the Fountainhead.
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These are the things that make these Doves be upon the wing, ready to fly away towards Heaven.
These Are the things that make these Dove be upon the wing, ready to fly away towards Heaven.
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But yet they are not too forward to be gone. For, 4. This willingness is duly regulated with an entire submission to the Divine Will.
But yet they Are not too forward to be gone. For, 4. This willingness is duly regulated with an entire submission to the Divine Will.
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Tho they are in a close and painful Confinement, yet they are not for breaking Prison,
Though they Are in a close and painful Confinement, yet they Are not for breaking Prison,
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but resolve to wait till they are released by Authority.
but resolve to wait till they Are released by authority.
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They are not like an hasty Clock that out-runs time, and strikes before the hour is come.
They Are not like an hasty Clock that outruns time, and strikes before the hour is come.
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Tho they are willing rather to depart, yet they are contented to stay as long as God hath any Work and Service for them to do in this World;
Though they Are willing rather to depart, yet they Are contented to stay as long as God hath any Work and Service for them to do in this World;
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considering that the Presence of Christ, when they are introduced into it, will make abundant amends for the delays and sufferings of a few moments;
considering that the Presence of christ, when they Are introduced into it, will make abundant amends for the delays and sufferings of a few moments;
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and the more they do for him, the greater shall be their reward. But tho that be so very great; yet
and the more they do for him, the greater shall be their reward. But though that be so very great; yet
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5. There are many things that do check and abate these Inclinations of a holy Soul.
5. There Are many things that do check and abate these Inclinations of a holy Soul.
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A real desire of being further serviceable to the interest of Christ in this World.
A real desire of being further serviceable to the Interest of christ in this World.
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This was the Apostle's case, who was willing to have his happiness suspended for a time,
This was the Apostle's case, who was willing to have his happiness suspended for a time,
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because to abide in the flesh was more needful for others. The weakness of their Faith, and love to Christ.
Because to abide in the Flesh was more needful for Others. The weakness of their Faith, and love to christ.
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Too great addictedness to this World.
Too great addictedness to this World.
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Immoderate love to near Relations, with some touches of a distrust of Divine Providence, as tho God either would not,
Immoderate love to near Relations, with Some touches of a distrust of Divine Providence, as though God either would not,
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or could not take care of them and their Affairs, when we are gone. But the more common and powerful Obstructions are these two.
or could not take care of them and their Affairs, when we Are gone. But the more Common and powerful Obstructions Are these two.
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1. A natural Fear of Death.
1. A natural fear of Death.
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Could they with a sudden Spring leap over the Gulf, and in a moment be with Christ;
Could they with a sudden Spring leap over the Gulf, and in a moment be with christ;
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Could they but as easily get up to the place where he is, as his three Disciples to the top of that Mountain where he was transfigured;
Could they but as Easily get up to the place where he is, as his three Disciples to the top of that Mountain where he was transfigured;
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they would do it without any reluctancy or delay.
they would do it without any reluctancy or Delay.
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But alas, the dark Valley must first be passed through, Death must first be endured by them;
But alas, the dark Valley must First be passed through, Death must First be endured by them;
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a fear of which the God of Nature hath inwrought into the very Frame and Constitution of Man, it being necessary in order to the good Government of this World.
a Fear of which the God of Nature hath inwrought into the very Frame and Constitution of Man, it being necessary in order to the good Government of this World.
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His own commands are enforced with the promises of a long Life, and the threatnings of a speedy Death;
His own commands Are Enforced with the promises of a long Life, and the threatenings of a speedy Death;
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which Sanction of his would lose its edge and force, did not Men love the one, and dread the other.
which Sanction of his would loose its edge and force, did not Men love the one, and dread the other.
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Were it not for this, the refined sort of Mankind would sinfully neglect the Body, and never undergo all that Slavery which now they endure for its Preservation.
Were it not for this, the refined sort of Mankind would sinfully neglect the Body, and never undergo all that Slavery which now they endure for its Preservation.
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Upon every cross accident men would lay violent hands on themselves;
Upon every cross accident men would lay violent hands on themselves;
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at least, on every sore Affliction they would boldly cut the Cable that fastens them to this wretched Shoar,
At least, on every soar Affliction they would boldly Cut the Cable that fastens them to this wretched Shore,
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and sail away to the invisible World, and this Earth be unpeopled, and much thinner of Inhabitants than God hath design'd it should be for a season.
and sail away to the invisible World, and this Earth be unpeopled, and much thinner of Inhabitants than God hath designed it should be for a season.
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The Magistrate would then always bear the Sword in vain, for no one would fear the edge of it.
The Magistrate would then always bear the Sword in vain, for no one would Fear the edge of it.
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All places would be fill'd with Rapine and Blood;
All places would be filled with Rapine and Blood;
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for he that despiseth his own Life, is master of his Neighbour's almost whenever he pleaseth.
for he that despises his own Life, is master of his Neighbour's almost whenever he Pleases.
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And holy Men would not have that opportunity for the exercise and discovery of their Graces,
And holy Men would not have that opportunity for the exercise and discovery of their Graces,
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as now they have, in conquering the Reluctancies of Nature, and laying down their heads to receive the fatal stroke with steddiness and composure of Mind.
as now they have, in conquering the Reluctancies of Nature, and laying down their Heads to receive the fatal stroke with steadiness and composure of Mind.
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So to do, is great indeed.
So to do, is great indeed.
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For to endure tedious Sickness, and sharp Pains, the rude Knocks, the strong and repeated Blows that this Enemy gives to break asunder Body and Soul, which are so strongly fastned together;
For to endure tedious Sickness, and sharp Pains, the rude Knocks, the strong and repeated Blows that this Enemy gives to break asunder Body and Soul, which Are so strongly fastened together;
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to be cast as a noisome Lump into the Grave, there to crumble into Dust, to be triumphed over by worms,
to be cast as a noisome Lump into the Grave, there to crumble into Dust, to be triumphed over by worms,
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and turned into corruption and rottenness; these are very formidable things. How doth this beat down the ascending Flame, and hinder its rise!
and turned into corruption and rottenness; these Are very formidable things. How does this beatrice down the ascending Flame, and hinder its rise!
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It is hereupon with a Christian, as with an affectionate Child that is in another Land,
It is hereupon with a Christian, as with an affectionate Child that is in Another Land,
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and desirous to go home that he may be with his beloved Father.
and desirous to go home that he may be with his Beloved Father.
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But there's a dangerous Sea to be first passed over, and therefore he often comes down to the Shoar, looks wishly over to the other side,
But there's a dangerous Sea to be First passed over, and Therefore he often comes down to the Shore, looks wishly over to the other side,
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and would be glad he was there.
and would be glad he was there.
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But when he sees the swelling Billows, his heart misgives him, and he hardly knows how to think of venturing and launching forth.
But when he sees the swelling Billows, his heart misgives him, and he hardly knows how to think of venturing and launching forth.
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2. The want of Assurance. Many are ignorant, unskilful, and negligent in the great work of Self-examination.
2. The want of Assurance. Many Are ignorant, unskilful, and negligent in the great work of Self-examination.
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Many have but very low degrees of grace;
Many have but very low Degrees of grace;
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the hand-writing of God's Spirit on their hearts is in so very small a Character that they are not able to read it.
the handwriting of God's Spirit on their hearts is in so very small a Character that they Are not able to read it.
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Too many are loose and careless in their Walk.
Too many Are lose and careless in their Walk.
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Not a few are overrun with Melancholy, and have dismal apprehensions of their state, tho a judicious Stander by may perceive the goodness of it;
Not a few Are overrun with Melancholy, and have dismal apprehensions of their state, though a judicious Stander by may perceive the Goodness of it;
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the dark side of the Lanthorn is towards themselves, and tho others behold the Grace of God in them as a burning and a shining Light,
the dark side of the Lantern is towards themselves, and though Others behold the Grace of God in them as a burning and a shining Light,
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yet the Persons themselves cannot discern it.
yet the Persons themselves cannot discern it.
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And in this gloomy State they conclude if they should dye, they should be banisht from the Presence of Christ;
And in this gloomy State they conclude if they should die, they should be banished from the Presence of christ;
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and under these apprehensions Death is such a thing, as strikes Terror and Confusion into every corner of their Souls.
and under these apprehensions Death is such a thing, as strikes Terror and Confusion into every corner of their Souls.
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These are the things whereby the Soul of a sincere Christian is pressed down, as the inferior Air is in the Judgment of Modern Philosophers, by the incumbent weight of the superior Air and Clouds;
These Are the things whereby the Soul of a sincere Christian is pressed down, as the inferior Air is in the Judgement of Modern Philosophers, by the incumbent weight of the superior Air and Clouds;
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which as soon as 'tis in any degree unfetter'd from, by a spring that is natural to it self, it flies up again. Which brings me to the
which as soon as it's in any degree unfettered from, by a spring that is natural to it self, it flies up again. Which brings me to the
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6. As the heavenly Life improves, so holy Souls get ground on the fears of Death,
6. As the heavenly Life improves, so holy Souls get ground on the fears of Death,
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and are more willing to be gone, that they may be with Christ.and Are more willing to be gone, that they may be with christ.
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As Grace and Peace are multiplied in their Souls, as these living Waters do encrease, they lift them higher and nearer towards Heaven.
As Grace and Peace Are multiplied in their Souls, as these living Waters do increase, they lift them higher and nearer towards Heaven.
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The young and tender Eagles are afraid to stir out of the Nest, and try their feeble Wings;
The young and tender Eagles Are afraid to stir out of the Nest, and try their feeble Wings;
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but when they arrive to a greater strength, they can mount upwards with a vigorous flight.
but when they arrive to a greater strength, they can mount upward with a vigorous flight.
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When they are arrived at the same height and stature in Christ as Paul was;
When they Are arrived At the same height and stature in christ as Paul was;
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when they can say on as good grounds as he, To us to live is Christ, and to dye is gain;
when they can say on as good grounds as he, To us to live is christ, and to die is gain;
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especially at some seasons when their Hearts are listed up into a heavenly Frame, and enlarged in sweet Communion with God in Christ:
especially At Some seasons when their Hearts Are listed up into a heavenly Frame, and enlarged in sweet Communion with God in christ:
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They can long for Death, welcome it, and triumph over it.
They can long for Death, welcome it, and triumph over it.
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When their near Relations and Friends stand round about their Sick-Beds very Sad and Melancholy, they are the only chearful Persons in the Room;
When their near Relations and Friends stand round about their Sick-Beds very Sad and Melancholy, they Are the only cheerful Persons in the Room;
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they can die smiling, and spend their expiring Breath in Hallelujahs, that bear some resemblance with those they are to sing for ever.
they can die smiling, and spend their expiring Breath in Hallelujahs, that bear Some resemblance with those they Are to sing for ever.
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Their last Speeches are like the grateful stroaks of a skilful Musician when his Instrument is almost brought in Tune;
Their last Speeches Are like the grateful Strokes of a skilful Musician when his Instrument is almost brought in Tune;
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a delightful Praeludium to the sweet Melody that shall immediately succeed. Hence it follows,
a delightful Praeludium to the sweet Melody that shall immediately succeed. Hence it follows,
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7. That this is not a mark whereby to try the truth, so much as the strength of our Grace. For though there be some true desires in the Soul this way,
7. That this is not a mark whereby to try the truth, so much as the strength of our Grace. For though there be Some true Desires in the Soul this Way,
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yet they may be so born down by many things, that they are not easily discernible;
yet they may be so born down by many things, that they Are not Easily discernible;
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like Seed in the ground that may be rooted there, but yet hath not shot through the surface of the Earth,
like Seed in the ground that may be rooted there, but yet hath not shot through the surface of the Earth,
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nor is it crowned with a beautiful Flower;
nor is it crowned with a beautiful Flower;
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or if it hath been so, yet may be covered by an extraordinary Snow, and be invisible for the present.
or if it hath been so, yet may be covered by an extraordinary Snow, and be invisible for the present.
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All cannot attain to Paul 's Height and Spirit;
All cannot attain to Paul is Height and Spirit;
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the Children come behind the young Men, and the young Men themselves fall short of those that are Fathers in Christ.
the Children come behind the young Men, and the young Men themselves fallen short of those that Are Father's in christ.
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Indeed no great measure of this can be attained, but by great improvements in Grace, a long and close walking with God,
Indeed no great measure of this can be attained, but by great improvements in Grace, a long and close walking with God,
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and contending with Flesh and Blood that strongly oppose and speak contrary things. But yet to prevent Sloth, and rouze up our dull and sluggish Hearts; I add,
and contending with Flesh and Blood that strongly oppose and speak contrary things. But yet to prevent Sloth, and rouse up our dull and sluggish Hearts; I add,
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8. That more of this Spirit ought diligently to be laboured after. I shall have occasion briefly to urge this in the Application. Which I now hasten to.
8. That more of this Spirit ought diligently to be laboured After. I shall have occasion briefly to urge this in the Application. Which I now hasten to.
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Ʋse 1. Is Heaven desirable to you under this notion whereby our Apostle sets it forth? It is amiable in your Eyes,Ʋse 1. Is Heaven desirable to you under this notion whereby our Apostle sets it forth? It is amiable in your Eyes,
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as a place where you hope to be eased of all those Afflictions that sit so very uneasy upon your Spirits.
as a place where you hope to be eased of all those Afflictions that fit so very uneasy upon your Spirits.
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You like it as a Refuge from Hell: But can you savour it, and take any delight in it under this consideration,
You like it as a Refuge from Hell: But can you savour it, and take any delight in it under this consideration,
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as a place where you shall be for ever with Christ? You may know this by the standing frame and workings of your Hearts towards him.
as a place where you shall be for ever with christ? You may know this by the standing frame and workings of your Hearts towards him.
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If your Eyes have not been opened to see his Beauty, if your Hearts have not been drawn to him,
If your Eyes have not been opened to see his Beauty, if your Hearts have not been drawn to him,
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if your Souls do not pant and thirst after him, and rejoyce in him;
if your Souls do not pant and thirst After him, and rejoice in him;
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if he be as a wither'd Flower to you, the Heaven which the Gospel hath propounded to us, cannot be grateful to you.
if he be as a withered Flower to you, the Heaven which the Gospel hath propounded to us, cannot be grateful to you.
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How can such a Man tune his Voice to sing the Song of the Lamb,
How can such a Man tune his Voice to sing the Song of the Lamb,
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or take any pleasure in that place, if it were possible for him to crowd into it?
or take any pleasure in that place, if it were possible for him to crowd into it?
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2. See to it that you be persons so qualified, that when you die, you may be present with the Lord.
2. See to it that you be Persons so qualified, that when you die, you may be present with the Lord.
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Suppose God should say to you, This night shall thy Soul be required of thee, Whither do you think it would go? Don't many of your Hearts misgive you,
Suppose God should say to you, This night shall thy Soul be required of thee, Whither do you think it would go? Don't many of your Hearts misgive you,
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and your guilty Consciences tell you, not to be with Christ, but with Devils and damned Spirits beneath? Die ere long you must,
and your guilty Consciences tell you, not to be with christ, but with Devils and damned Spirits beneath? Die ere long you must,
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and the youngest and strongest among you know not how soon.
and the youngest and Strongest among you know not how soon.
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There's a common Executioner that stands invisibly by us all, and hath not promised the Civility to wait till we give the Sign; he may suddenly and without any warning give us the fatal Blow.
There's a Common Executioner that Stands invisibly by us all, and hath not promised the Civility to wait till we give the Signen; he may suddenly and without any warning give us the fatal Blow.
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It may be in a little while you may be filled with such intolerable Pains, that you may long to be absent from the Body, that you may be out of your Misery.
It may be in a little while you may be filled with such intolerable Pains, that you may long to be absent from the Body, that you may be out of your Misery.
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But yet how will you be able to wish for that, if you are tortured with Fears of hearing those dreadful words, Depart from me ye cursed?
But yet how will you be able to wish for that, if you Are tortured with Fears of hearing those dreadful words, Depart from me you cursed?
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Will you then believe on the Lord Jesus Christ with all your hearts? For the unbelievers will be shut out.
Will you then believe on the Lord jesus christ with all your hearts? For the unbelievers will be shut out.
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Will you seek after Regeneration? For verily, verily, John 3.3. I say unto you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Will you seek After Regeneration? For verily, verily, John 3.3. I say unto you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.
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Give God no rest till he put this good Principle into you, that you may cease from evil, and do good.
Give God no rest till he put this good Principle into you, that you may cease from evil, and do good.
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Without this, the most glittering Profession will not avail; and multitudes will find it so when 'tis too late.
Without this, the most glittering Profession will not avail; and Multitudes will find it so when it's too late.
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You have the Superscription of God upon you, see that his Image also be stamped on your Souls, otherwise you will be rejected.
You have the Superscription of God upon you, see that his Image also be stamped on your Souls, otherwise you will be rejected.
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Our Saviour in propounding the Parable of the Virgins, speaks of them as though there was an equal number of wise and foolish ones, five of one sort, and five of the other.
Our Saviour in propounding the Parable of the Virgins, speaks of them as though there was an equal number of wise and foolish ones, five of one sort, and five of the other.
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But in our days we have reason to apprehend the latter do vastly exceed the former;
But in our days we have reason to apprehend the latter do vastly exceed the former;
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and then they will look like foolish ones indeed, when that Scripture shall be fulfilled, wherein it is written, that the Judge shall say to many that have eat and drunk in his presence,
and then they will look like foolish ones indeed, when that Scripture shall be fulfilled, wherein it is written, that the Judge shall say to many that have eat and drunk in his presence,
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and heard him in their streets, I know not whence you are, Depart from me all ye workers of iniquity. and herd him in their streets, I know not whence you Are, Depart from me all you workers of iniquity.
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The Sentence, is Severe, but Righteous, and Univerfal too. All that fall under that Character shall fall under that Condemnation;
The Sentence, is Severe, but Righteous, and Univerfal too. All that fallen under that Character shall fallen under that Condemnation;
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and 'tis worth our while to observe the disdainful manner wherein their Plea is over-ruled, and Execution awarded against them.
and it's worth our while to observe the disdainful manner wherein their Plea is overruled, and Execution awarded against them.
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Then shall ye begin to say, q. d. Then shall you begin to say, q. worser.
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this is so idle and frivolous an Allegation in the behalf of the workers of Iniquity, that they have eat and drunk in my presence,
this is so idle and frivolous an Allegation in the behalf of the workers of Iniquity, that they have eat and drunk in my presence,
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and I have taught in their streets, that I can have no patience to hear it:and I have taught in their streets, that I can have no patience to hear it:
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I will cut off such foolish Babblings and idle Arguments immediately, for they do not deserve any regard.
I will Cut off such foolish Babblings and idle Arguments immediately, for they do not deserve any regard.
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And I tell you, I know not whence you are.
And I tell you, I know not whence you Are.
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I scorn to be thought to have any Acquaintance with, or Respect for so vile a Generation of Men.
I scorn to be Thought to have any Acquaintance with, or Respect for so vile a Generation of Men.
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I often warned them that I would disown them; and I now judicially declare, I am unalterably fixed, and will never change my mind.
I often warned them that I would disown them; and I now judicially declare, I am unalterably fixed, and will never change my mind.
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Will you serve and imitate the Example of Christ? For if any man, saith he, will serve me, let him follow me,
Will you serve and imitate the Exampl of christ? For if any man, Says he, will serve me, let him follow me,
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and where I am there shall my servant also be. and where I am there shall my servant also be.
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Oh that Men were wise for themselves, that they would consider and prepare for their latter End, that then an entrance may be administred to them into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour!
O that Men were wise for themselves, that they would Consider and prepare for their latter End, that then an Entrance may be administered to them into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour!
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3. Let holy Souls labour after this divine and raised frame of Spirit, to be willing rather to be absent from the body, that they may be present with the Lord. How willing was Christ to come from Heaven, a far better Place than this where we are, to undergo a sharper Death for you,
3. Let holy Souls labour After this divine and raised frame of Spirit, to be willing rather to be absent from the body, that they may be present with the Lord. How willing was christ to come from Heaven, a Far better Place than this where we Are, to undergo a sharper Death for you,
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than you can suffer to be with him? And should you be unwilling to depart hence,
than you can suffer to be with him? And should you be unwilling to depart hence,
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and go to him? How unkindly may he take such a temper, when he is gone to prepare so glorious a Place for you, that you should be so backward to enter into it? He desires that you may be where he is, to behold his glory;
and go to him? How unkindly may he take such a temper, when he is gone to prepare so glorious a Place for you, that you should be so backward to enter into it? He Desires that you may be where he is, to behold his glory;
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And should not the same mind be in you that is in him? What though Death lie in the way? Is it not an Enemy that he hath Conquer'd,
And should not the same mind be in you that is in him? What though Death lie in the Way? Is it not an Enemy that he hath Conquered,
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and pluck'd out its Sting? What have you in this World, the Element of Sin and Sorrow, whose Pleasures are so thin, whose Miseries are so weighty, that you should hang about it,
and plucked out its Sting? What have you in this World, the Element of since and Sorrow, whose Pleasures Are so thin, whose Misery's Are so weighty, that you should hang about it,
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and cleave so fast to it? Methinks you should groan earnestly within your selves to be gone to that better Place and Company.
and cleave so fast to it? Methinks you should groan earnestly within your selves to be gone to that better Place and Company.
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That you may be willing, draw off your Affections from every thing here below; take heed of over-indulging the Body, and the Pleasures of it;
That you may be willing, draw off your Affections from every thing Here below; take heed of over-indulging the Body, and the Pleasures of it;
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familiarize Death to your selves by serious Meditations;
familiarize Death to your selves by serious Meditations;
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encrease in the Knowledge of the Mystery of the Father, and of Christ, Faith in him, and love to him; beware of wilful Sins;
increase in the Knowledge of the Mystery of the Father, and of christ, Faith in him, and love to him; beware of wilful Sins;
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get and keep your Evidences for Heaven clear, and let the Glory of God and Christ be the end of your lives.
get and keep your Evidences for Heaven clear, and let the Glory of God and christ be the end of your lives.
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4. Let not surviving Friends too much regret and bewail the Death of their Holy Relatives. They are gone from us,
4. Let not surviving Friends too much regret and bewail the Death of their Holy Relatives. They Are gone from us,
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but they are with Christ, where they were and are willing to be.
but they Are with christ, where they were and Are willing to be.
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And this I doubt not is the Case of your late Reverend deceased Pastor, Mr. Richard Mayo.
And this I doubt not is the Case of your late Reverend deceased Pastor, Mr. Richard Mayo.
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He was a Man of sincere Godliness.
He was a Man of sincere Godliness.
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A worthy Person, sufficiently known in this City for his great Skill and Pains in training up of Youth, was the happy Instrument which Providence made use of for the first awakening and enclining him to look out after God.
A worthy Person, sufficiently known in this city for his great Skill and Pains in training up of Youth, was the happy Instrument which Providence made use of for the First awakening and inclining him to look out After God.
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I have often heard him speak with great thankfulness both to God and him, of that mixture of Love and Prudence whereby he gained upon him.
I have often herd him speak with great thankfulness both to God and him, of that mixture of Love and Prudence whereby he gained upon him.
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God having engraven a Divine Image upon his Heart, used him as a Seal to impress the same upon many others.
God having engraven a Divine Image upon his Heart, used him as a Seal to Impress the same upon many Others.
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For upon this he soon entred (tho Young) upon the Sacred Work of the Ministry.
For upon this he soon entered (though Young) upon the Sacred Work of the Ministry.
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I shall not follow him into all the places of his Abode, tho he was like a Box of sweet Perfume, that sheds abroad a fragrant Smell whithersoever 'tis carried and open'd.
I shall not follow him into all the places of his Abided, though he was like a Box of sweet Perfume, that sheds abroad a fragrant Smell whithersoever it's carried and opened.
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It shall suffice to take notice of one or two only.
It shall suffice to take notice of one or two only.
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He was fixed for many years at Kingston upon Thames, where he had a large opportunity for Service,
He was fixed for many Years At Kingston upon Thames, where he had a large opportunity for Service,
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and his Labours were crowned with an answerable Success.
and his Labours were crowned with an answerable Success.
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And tho most of the old Disciples that were wont to sit under his Ministry are dead,
And though most of the old Disciples that were wont to fit under his Ministry Are dead,
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yet his Name and Memory still lives, and is very precious there to this day.
yet his Name and Memory still lives, and is very precious there to this day.
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But tho that was the place of his stated Residence, yet he was not confined to it, and 'twas pity he should.
But though that was the place of his stated Residence, yet he was not confined to it, and 'twas pity he should.
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He kept up for several Years, a weekly Lecture in London at White-Chappel Church, where multitudes flocked after him to that degree, that many were wont to hang about the very Windows, glad to fix their Foot in any place where they might but have the advantage of hearing him;
He kept up for several years, a weekly Lecture in London At White-Chappel Church, where Multitudes flocked After him to that degree, that many were wont to hang about the very Windows, glad to fix their Foot in any place where they might but have the advantage of hearing him;
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so that they darkned as well as filled the place.
so that they darkened as well as filled the place.
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And seeing the Multitude, he was moved with Compassion, open'd his Mouth and taught them with great Life and Zeal, a more than ordinary Spirit being pour'd out on him and them,
And seeing the Multitude, he was moved with Compassion, opened his Mouth and taught them with great Life and Zeal, a more than ordinary Spirit being poured out on him and them,
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so that the Word of the Lord ran and was glorified.
so that the Word of the Lord ran and was glorified.
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Such a deep tincture and savour of God, Christ, and Religion, was by his means left on the Spirits of many,
Such a deep tincture and savour of God, christ, and Religion, was by his means left on the Spirits of many,
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as is not worn out to this very day.
as is not worn out to this very day.
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At length came that Black day, wherein so many hundred faithful and excellent Ministers of Christ were ejected; and he among the rest.
At length Come that Black day, wherein so many hundred faithful and excellent Ministers of christ were ejected; and he among the rest.
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But yet they could not wholly silence him, because he remembred that it was written, Wo be unto me, if I Preach not the Gospel.
But yet they could not wholly silence him, Because he remembered that it was written, Woe be unto me, if I Preach not the Gospel.
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I pass over all the following time, which he with the rest of his Brethren spent with a great variety of interchangeable Providences till he came to be fixed with you.
I pass over all the following time, which he with the rest of his Brothers spent with a great variety of interchangeable Providences till he Come to be fixed with you.
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You know his preaching among you to have been solid, weighty, and substantial, apt at once to instruct and move.
You know his preaching among you to have been solid, weighty, and substantial, apt At once to instruct and move.
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For the matter of it, it was things of the greatest importance, Christ crucified, the necessity of an Interest in him, Conformity and Obedience to him;
For the matter of it, it was things of the greatest importance, christ Crucified, the necessity of an Interest in him, Conformity and obedience to him;
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imputed Righteousness and inherent too, not putting one into the room, or exalting it to the Prejudice of the other, both being necessary in their proper places,
imputed Righteousness and inherent too, not putting one into the room, or exalting it to the Prejudice of the other, both being necessary in their proper places,
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and to distinct ends, which he knew well how to assign, and warmly to press. Three great Excellencies in his Preaching I have often observed, that it was methodical, clear,
and to distinct ends, which he knew well how to assign, and warmly to press. Three great Excellencies in his Preaching I have often observed, that it was methodical, clear,
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and genuinely derived from his Text, like ripe and fair fruit that drops from the Bough whereon it naturally grew.
and genuinely derived from his Text, like ripe and fair fruit that drops from the Bough whereon it naturally grew.
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I had rather that your Lives than my Tongue or Pen, should shew how successful his Labours have been among you;
I had rather that your Lives than my Tongue or Pen, should show how successful his Labours have been among you;
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yet I have had the opportunity of knowing that here he hath been far from labouring in vain;
yet I have had the opportunity of knowing that Here he hath been Far from labouring in vain;
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tho it can't be presumed, but that he hath done a great deal more good than ever came to my knowledge,
though it can't be presumed, but that he hath done a great deal more good than ever Come to my knowledge,
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or even to his own, while he was here below.
or even to his own, while he was Here below.
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As for his great insight into Divinity, both Polemical and Practical, his Learning and Ingenuity, you may have a tast of all these if you peruse what he himself hath publisht;
As for his great insight into Divinity, both Polemical and Practical, his Learning and Ingenuity, you may have a taste of all these if you peruse what he himself hath published;
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a Catalogue of which you will find annexed to the end of this Discourse.
a Catalogue of which you will find annexed to the end of this Discourse.
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And indeed Men's own Books are far better Pictures of the Authors, than any of those which their Friends are sometimes pleased to set before them.
And indeed Men's own Books Are Far better Pictures of the Authors, than any of those which their Friends Are sometime pleased to Set before them.
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We may in these Points more fully and exactly discern what manner of Men they are, by what they themselves have written,
We may in these Points more Fully and exactly discern what manner of Men they Are, by what they themselves have written,
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than by any Representations that another can make of them.
than by any Representations that Another can make of them.
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The Understanding Reader may become more so, by a diligent consulting of what he hath printed;
The Understanding Reader may become more so, by a diligent consulting of what he hath printed;
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and then will have reason to thank me, tho I only do the Office of a hand in the Margent, point out to him those remarkable things that deserve a very attentive perusal.
and then will have reason to thank me, though I only do the Office of a hand in the Margin, point out to him those remarkable things that deserve a very attentive perusal.
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Besides all this, he had some other most valuable Qualifications; such as a great love for Peace and Union.
Beside all this, he had Some other most valuable Qualifications; such as a great love for Peace and union.
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This he unweariedly pursued with a godly Zeal in despight of all Discouragements;
This he unweariedly pursued with a godly Zeal in despite of all Discouragements;
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a thing that all wise and good Men can't but wish to see effected for the Glory of God, and the publick Welfare.
a thing that all wise and good Men can't but wish to see effected for the Glory of God, and the public Welfare.
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For Animosities and Divisions, slaming Anger and Passion in the Bosoms of Brethren one against another, will naturally produce as many terrible Effects,
For Animosities and Divisions, slamming Anger and Passion in the Bosoms of Brothers one against Another, will naturally produce as many terrible Effects,
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as blazing Comets in the Heavens are generally thought to presage.
as blazing Comets in the Heavens Are generally Thought to presage.
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Add to all this his great Sincerity, and an excellent Sweetness of a natural Temper that ran through his whole Converse,
Add to all this his great Sincerity, and an excellent Sweetness of a natural Temper that ran through his Whole Converse,
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like a Golden Thread through a Garment.
like a Golden Thread through a Garment.
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With such a one you may be sure that I could not but lead a very happy and comfortable Life.
With such a one you may be sure that I could not but led a very happy and comfortable Life.
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We drew in the same Yoke, and the same Way, though indeed on my side with a vastly unequal strength. He treated me with the same gentleness and kindness as the right hand doth the left. The pleasure of a Minister's Life and the success of his Labours greatly depend on this;
We drew in the same Yoke, and the same Way, though indeed on my side with a vastly unequal strength. He treated me with the same gentleness and kindness as the right hand does the left. The pleasure of a Minister's Life and the success of his Labours greatly depend on this;
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the contrary will weaken his Hands, and is enough to break his very Heart.
the contrary will weaken his Hands, and is enough to break his very Heart.
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Where two are joyned together to serve their common Lord in one place, though matters should not come to an open Breach and Quarrel,
Where two Are joined together to serve their Common Lord in one place, though matters should not come to an open Breach and Quarrel,
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yet if there be but a shiness, or a secret displeasure against each other tainting their Spirits;
yet if there be but a shyness, or a secret displeasure against each other tainting their Spirits;
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or if there be but oblique Reflections, 'tis like the two Eyes in a Man's Head turned several ways and looking ill-favouredly on each other, a very unpleasant and uncomely thing,
or if there be but oblique Reflections, it's like the two Eyes in a Man's Head turned several ways and looking ill-favoredly on each other, a very unpleasant and uncomely thing,
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and very prejudicial to the Body which they are to serve: But God be thanked it was not so with us.and very prejudicial to the Body which they Are to serve: But God be thanked it was not so with us.
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We have lived and laboured together among you for about the space of eight Years,
We have lived and laboured together among you for about the Molle of eight years,
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and matters have been carried with the same endearing Affection on his part, and the same reverential Respect on mine,
and matters have been carried with the same endearing Affection on his part, and the same reverential Respect on mine,
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as are wont to be between a Father and a Son; which have been so far from decaying, that they were daily on the growing hand:
as Are wont to be between a Father and a Son; which have been so Far from decaying, that they were daily on the growing hand:
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Like the Joynts of the Body the longer we grew, the more firmly we were knit together;
Like the Joints of the Body the longer we grew, the more firmly we were knit together;
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of which he gave me very ample Proofs, particularly throughout his late Sickness, which put a period to his Days about the 65th Year of his Age.
of which he gave me very ample Proofs, particularly throughout his late Sickness, which put a Period to his Days about the 65th Year of his Age.
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His make and the strength of his Constitution, and his uninterrupted state of Health for so many Years (which made his Life like a strong Thread drawn out to a great length without any Knots ) promised a much longer continuance here.
His make and the strength of his Constitution, and his uninterrupted state of Health for so many years (which made his Life like a strong Thread drawn out to a great length without any Knots) promised a much longer Continuance Here.
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And could the Skill of his Eminent Physicians, who were also his cordial Friends, have effected it, we had ye• enjoyed him.
And could the Skill of his Eminent Physicians, who were also his cordial Friends, have effected it, we had ye• enjoyed him.
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But experience shews us, that neither the natural Strength of the Place, nor all the contrivances of th• most excellent Artists, are able to keep a Castle from being taken, which is strongly besieged by a numerous and poten• Enemy,
But experience shows us, that neither the natural Strength of the Place, nor all the contrivances of th• most excellent Artists, Are able to keep a Castle from being taken, which is strongly besieged by a numerous and poten• Enemy,
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and furiously battered by a great train of Artillery. He was attack'd by a great variety of Distempers;
and furiously battered by a great train of artillery. He was attacked by a great variety of Distempers;
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and while endeavours were using to dismount one Battery, another as strong and threatning was raised;
and while endeavours were using to dismount one Battery, Another as strong and threatening was raised;
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and then no wonder the Fortress was so speedily taken, even tho the Garison had not been weakned by any foregoing Siege.
and then no wonder the Fortress was so speedily taken, even though the Garrison had not been weakened by any foregoing Siege.
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But there was no Distemper in his Mind, tho so many in his Body; his Soul was in health and at ease.
But there was no Distemper in his Mind, though so many in his Body; his Soul was in health and At ease.
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Throughout the whole of his Sickness of six Weeks continuance, all was clear between God and him.
Throughout the Whole of his Sickness of six Weeks Continuance, all was clear between God and him.
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His end was like the Light of the Evening when the Sun setteth, an Evening without any Clouds. He said to my self,
His end was like the Light of the Evening when the Sun sets, an Evening without any Clouds. He said to my self,
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when I enquired of him, concerning that matter, I have not indeed those raptures of Joy which some have felt, (tho yet, he added, blessed be God, I have sometimes tasted of them too) but I have a comfortable well-grounded hope of Eternal Life.
when I inquired of him, Concerning that matter, I have not indeed those raptures of Joy which Some have felt, (though yet, he added, blessed be God, I have sometime tasted of them too) but I have a comfortable well-grounded hope of Eternal Life.
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Another time, I have had my Infirmities and Failings;
another time, I have had my Infirmities and Failings;
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but my heart hath been right with God as to the main, and I look for the Mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to Eternal Life. but my heart hath been right with God as to the main, and I look for the Mercy of our Lord jesus christ to Eternal Life.
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Again, another time, I know that I have passed from Death to Life.
Again, Another time, I know that I have passed from Death to Life.
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And again, Blessed be God for our Lord Jesus Christ who hath delivered me from the wrath to come.
And again, Blessed be God for our Lord jesus christ who hath Delivered me from the wrath to come.
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In the presence of others that stood by him, when the sudden Blast was so strong as almost to puff out the Lamp of Life, expecting to dye in a very few moments, he said in the words of the Psalmist, Into thy hands I commit my Spirit;
In the presence of Others that stood by him, when the sudden Blast was so strong as almost to puff out the Lamp of Life, expecting to die in a very few moments, he said in the words of the Psalmist, Into thy hands I commit my Spirit;
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thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth; thou hast redeemed me, Oh Lord God of truth;
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and this was utter'd by him with a more than ordinary chearfulness visibly spread on his Face.
and this was uttered by him with a more than ordinary cheerfulness visibly spread on his Face.
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He would often say in his Sickness, If God hath any pleasure in me, and any more work for me to do, he will raise me up;
He would often say in his Sickness, If God hath any pleasure in me, and any more work for me to do, he will raise me up;
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but if not, lo, here am I, let him do with his servant what seemeth him good. but if not, lo, Here am I, let him do with his servant what seems him good.
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In short, I could neither observe my self, nor learn from those that were constantly about him ( who must know this matter better than any others, and would not lye for God himself) that he had the least Darkness upon his spirit as to his present and future State from the beginning of his Sickness, till he gave up the Ghost, which he did the last Lords-day about five in the Morning, the time when he was wont to arise and prepare himself for his Sacred Work.
In short, I could neither observe my self, nor Learn from those that were constantly about him (who must know this matter better than any Others, and would not lie for God himself) that he had the least Darkness upon his Spirit as to his present and future State from the beginning of his Sickness, till he gave up the Ghost, which he did the last Lord's day about five in the Morning, the time when he was wont to arise and prepare himself for his Sacred Work.
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Then did he enter upon his Everlasting Sabbath, to the very great loss of his own Family, of this Society in particular,
Then did he enter upon his Everlasting Sabbath, to the very great loss of his own Family, of this Society in particular,
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and indeed of the Church of God, and Interest of Christ in general among us. To our great loss, but his own gain;
and indeed of the Church of God, and Interest of christ in general among us. To our great loss, but his own gain;
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and therefore weep not as those that are without hope or comfort. For he is entred into the Joy of his Lord;
and Therefore weep not as those that Are without hope or Comfort. For he is entered into the Joy of his Lord;
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he is gone within the Vail, and hath left the People weeping without, to whom he shall never return.
he is gone within the vail, and hath left the People weeping without, to whom he shall never return.
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For the Eye that saw him in this place with so much delight, shall see him here no more;
For the Eye that saw him in this place with so much delight, shall see him Here no more;
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the Ear that so often heard him with pleasure, shall hear his Voice no more. But tho the Sower be dead, let not the Seed be so.
the Ear that so often herd him with pleasure, shall hear his Voice no more. But though the Sour be dead, let not the Seed be so.
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Let me bespeak you in the words of the Apostle, Remember him that had the rule over you, Who so often spake to you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of his conversation. For his END was PEACE.
Let me bespeak you in the words of the Apostle, remember him that had the Rule over you, Who so often spoke to you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of his Conversation. For his END was PEACE.
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The God of all Grace enable us to prepare to follow, that when our turn shall come, we may also go to the great Shepherd of the Sheep, The God of all Grace enable us to prepare to follow, that when our turn shall come, we may also go to the great Shepherd of the Sheep,
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even that Jesus who hath loved us, and washt us from our Sins in his own Blood,
even that jesus who hath loved us, and washed us from our Sins in his own Blood,
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and may be for ever with him singing Hallelujahs to God, and to the Lamb that sitteth upon the Throne. FINIS.and may be for ever with him singing Hallelujahs to God, and to the Lamb that Sitteth upon the Throne. FINIS.
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