The merchants and mariners preservation and thanksgiving. Or, Thankfulnesse returned, for mercies received Set forth in a sermon of thanksgiving, preached at S. Andrewes Undershaft, Sept. 6. 1649. To the r. worshipfull, the Comittee of Merchants, trading for the eastern India, upon a late returne of seven of their ships together. By Edvvard Terry, minister of the Word, (who was sometime in their service, there) now rector of the Church of Great-Greenford, in the county of Middlesex. Octob. 4. 1649. Imprimatur. John Downame.
IN this Psalme there is mention made of foure kindes, or sorts of men, who are marvelously engaged in that duty of thankefullnesse unto Almighty God, for deliverances from perils.
IN this Psalm there is mention made of foure Kinds, or sorts of men, who Are marvelously engaged in that duty of Thankfulness unto Almighty God, for Deliverances from perils.
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Poverty may be borne, and paine endured, but the want of bread is intollerable. Many and great afflictions may be digested with Patience, if they be applyed by wisdome,
Poverty may be born, and pain endured, but the want of bred is intolerable. Many and great afflictions may be digested with Patience, if they be applied by Wisdom,
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but who can stand against hunger? And this was the sad condit•on of the first sort of distressed ones mentioned in this Psalme, who when they were ready to faint, to faile, to swoune, like the people of Jerusalem, Lam. 2. 1•. to fall, to dye in the streetes for want of foode, they cry unto the Lord in their distresse, verse 9. and are heard, relieved, filled, satisfied.
but who can stand against hunger? And this was the sad condit•on of the First sort of distressed ones mentioned in this Psalm, who when they were ready to faint, to fail, to swoon, like the people of Jerusalem, Lam. 2. 1•. to fallen, to die in the streets for want of food, they cry unto the Lord in their distress, verse 9. and Are herd, relieved, filled, satisfied.
The third sort of those which are mentioned in this Psalme, are such as are recovered out of some dangerous disease, they are sicke men that languish, that pine away upon the bed of weakenesse, from the beginning of the 17, to the 23 v. and these sick men heere spoken of, are stomacklesse, their soule abhors all manner of meate, v. 18. they did nausceat, loath it,
The third sort of those which Are mentioned in this Psalm, Are such as Are recovered out of Some dangerous disease, they Are sick men that languish, that pine away upon the Bed of weakness, from the beginning of the 17, to the 23 v. and these sick men Here spoken of, Are stomacklesse, their soul abhors all manner of meat, v. 18. they did nausceat, loath it,
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they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivers them out of their distresses, v. 9. The last mentioned in this Psalme are Seamen, delivered out of some fearefull and hideous tempest;
they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivers them out of their Distresses, v. 9. The last mentioned in this Psalm Are Seamen, Delivered out of Some fearful and hideous tempest;
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and their story is layd downe from the beginning of the 23, to the 32. v. They that go downe into the Sea in ships, &c. as Merchants, Mariners, others whose businesse is in the Seas, in the mighty Waters;
and their story is laid down from the beginning of the 23, to the 32. v. They that go down into the Sea in ships, etc. as Merchant's, Mariners, Others whose business is in the Seas, in the mighty Waters;
whose travels are on the watery Maine, these see the workes of the Lord, opera & mirabilia ejus in profundo, his wonders in the deepe, verse 24. The Lord saith the wise man, Prov. 30.4.
whose travels Are on the watery Main, these see the works of the Lord, opera & mirabilia His in profundo, his wonders in the deep, verse 24. The Lord Says the wise man, Curae 30.4.
and these windes and waves by their impetuous opposition, many times boyle up the unruly waters to such an height, put the Mariners into such extremities, that they know not what to doe:
and these winds and waves by their impetuous opposition, many times boil up the unruly waters to such an height, put the Mariners into such extremities, that they know not what to do:
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all their cunning in Navigation, yea their wit and judgement failes them, they being in such sort astonished, that their art and knowledge stands them in no stead, 'tis gone from them.
all their cunning in Navigation, yea their wit and judgement fails them, they being in such sort astonished, that their art and knowledge Stands them in no stead, it's gone from them.
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They reele to and fro like a drunken man, their feete, and hands, and heads forgetting to doe their offices, they reele to and fro, without any government or stay of themselves.
They reel to and from like a drunken man, their feet, and hands, and Heads forgetting to do their Offices, they reel to and from, without any government or stay of themselves.
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In this their streight and extremity, aggravated and encreased by their owne feares, when they looke every minute to be buried in those rowling graves, under those huge heapes, those mountaines of water,
In this their straight and extremity, aggravated and increased by their own fears, when they look every minute to be buried in those rolling graves, under those huge heaps, those Mountains of water,
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when all hope of deliverance failes, when it is with them as it was sometimes with Israel brought to the Red Sea, Exod. 14. when they had the Sea before them,
when all hope of deliverance fails, when it is with them as it was sometime with Israel brought to the Read Sea, Exod 14. when they had the Sea before them,
They cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses, v. 21. The Lord now appeares in the Mount, in those Mountaines of Water,
They cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he brings them out of their Distresses, v. 21. The Lord now appears in the Mount, in those Mountains of Water,
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then doth God appeare for their succour, for their deliverance: He makes the storme a calm, so that the waves thereof are still, v. 29. Then are they glad, because they be quiet, so he bringeth them to their desired Haven.
then does God appear for their succour, for their deliverance: He makes the storm a Cam, so that the waves thereof Are still, v. 29. Then Are they glad, Because they be quiet, so he brings them to their desired Haven.
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And these last words are delivered, repeated, foure severall times in this Psalme, set up as a Standard at the end, the close of all the forenamed great deliverances, to stir up all those that partake of these severall mercies, unto particular thankefullnesse.
And these last words Are Delivered, repeated, foure several times in this Psalm, Set up as a Standard At the end, the close of all the forenamed great Deliverances, to stir up all those that partake of these several Mercies, unto particular Thankfulness.
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Celebrent apud Iehovam. Let them acknowledge this mercy privately unto the Lord. Et apud filios hominum. Publickly before the Congregation, before the sonnes of men:
celebrate apud Iehovam. Let them acknowledge this mercy privately unto the Lord. Et apud Sons hominum. Publicly before the Congregation, before the Sons of men:
Let them take all opportunities, at all times, in all places, to confesse the goodnesse of the Lord, to extoll and magnifie his great and glorious Name for all his benefits, to give him the honour and praise that is due to him for all his mercies.
Let them take all opportunities, At all times, in all places, to confess the Goodness of the Lord, to extol and magnify his great and glorious Name for all his benefits, to give him the honour and praise that is due to him for all his Mercies.
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Secondly, wee have the Parties that partake of this preservation or deliverance, and they, wee told you before are Merchants, Mariners, Seamen, they are glad he bringeth them to their desired Haven.
Secondly, we have the Parties that partake of this preservation or deliverance, and they, we told you before Are Merchant's, Mariners, Seamen, they Are glad he brings them to their desired Haven.
and feares of shipwrack, are mercies that cannot chose but fill the heart with joy and gladnesse. Then are they glad, &c. 2. Almighty God, who alone can preserve and deliver in streights, in extremities, must have the honour and praise of all preservations, of all deliverances:
and fears of shipwreck, Are Mercies that cannot chosen but fill the heart with joy and gladness. Then Are they glad, etc. 2. Almighty God, who alone can preserve and deliver in straights, in extremities, must have the honour and praise of all preservations, of all Deliverances:
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Let them praise the Lord for his goodnesse, &c. These are the particulars upon which through Gods most gracious assistance, I shall enlarge my selfe: first of the first:
Let them praise the Lord for his Goodness, etc. These Are the particulars upon which through God's most gracious assistance, I shall enlarge my self: First of the First:
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how are the spirits refreshed? And how wellcome a good entertainement is? how pleasant a soft and a sweete lodging after a tedious and tiresome journey, every one knowes?
how Are the spirits refreshed? And how welcome a good entertainment is? how pleasant a soft and a sweet lodging After a tedious and tiresome journey, every one knows?
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and therefore our God onely wise, as the Apostle stiles him, Rom. 16.27. whose good providence orders and disposes of every thing according to his infinite wisdome and will, hath joyned bitter and sweete, mourning and joy;
and Therefore our God only wise, as the Apostle stile him, Rom. 16.27. whose good providence order and disposes of every thing according to his infinite Wisdom and will, hath joined bitter and sweet, mourning and joy;
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In the time of a bloody, oppressing, undoing Warre, when a free borne people are enforced to live under the power of bruitish, absurd, imperious, unreasonable men,
In the time of a bloody, oppressing, undoing War, when a free born people Are Enforced to live under the power of brutish, absurd, imperious, unreasonable men,
when they sate quietly without disturbance, dwelt safely, and neither felt, nor feared evill, under their owne Vine, under their owne Fig-tree, as Judah and Israel did all the happy dayes of Solomon, 1 Kings 4.25.
when they sat quietly without disturbance, dwelled safely, and neither felt, nor feared evil, under their own Vine, under their own Fig tree, as Judah and Israel did all the happy days of Solomon, 1 Kings 4.25.
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and to scatter them that delight in Warre, as the Psalmist prayes, Psalme 68.30. how comfortable is it for all those that have lived under the power of such,
and to scatter them that delight in War, as the Psalmist prays, Psalm 68.30. how comfortable is it for all those that have lived under the power of such,
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or Strangury, then he can consider what the enjoyment of health and ease was, what the freedome and exemption from those most sharpe tortures and torments is.
or Strangury, then he can Consider what the enjoyment of health and ease was, what the freedom and exemption from those most sharp tortures and torments is.
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because he the poore man enjoyed his health and ease, but the King did not. Non vivere, sed valere vita, 'tis health that sweetens, and makes life, life;
Because he the poor man enjoyed his health and ease, but the King did not. Non vivere, sed Valere vita, it's health that sweetens, and makes life, life;
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That staine of Leprosie did so sawce the honour, and valour, and power of this man, that the poorest man in Syria would have been loth to have had all his honour,
That stain of Leprosy did so sauce the honour, and valour, and power of this man, that the Poorest man in Syria would have been loath to have had all his honour,
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and he was cleansed from his leprosie, 2 Kings 5.14. When men are bound in setters of iron, and holden in the cords of affliction, saith Elihu, Job 36.8.
and he was cleansed from his leprosy, 2 Kings 5.14. When men Are bound in setters of iron, and held in the cords of affliction, Says Elihu, Job 36.8.
Then they will come to know, and remember, and consider themselves, As 'tis well observed of Manasses, that he never knew himselfe till he was bound in chaines, 2 Chron. 33.12.
Then they will come to know, and Remember, and Consider themselves, As it's well observed of Manasses, that he never knew himself till he was bound in chains, 2 Chronicles 33.12.
But when their chaine it loosed, and their fetters taken off, their mindes must needes bee changed from sadnesse to cheerefulnesse, with their condition.
But when their chain it loosed, and their fetters taken off, their minds must needs be changed from sadness to cheerfulness, with their condition.
You by your Adventures can bring India, and Turky, and Aegypt, nay Europe, Asia, Affrica, America, I meane all parts and places the World over, that know Commerce, in their rich and usefull Commodities home unto us.
You by your Adventures can bring India, and Turky, and Egypt, nay Europe, Asia, Africa, America, I mean all parts and places the World over, that know Commerce, in their rich and useful Commodities home unto us.
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a calling very lawfull, while lawfully used. The state of the World cannot stand without buying and selling, Traffique and Transportation; Non omnis fort omnia, tellus.
a calling very lawful, while lawfully used. The state of the World cannot stand without buying and selling, Traffic and Transportation; Non omnis fort omnia, tellus.
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And Hyram King of Tyre had abundance of Timber and workmen, 1 K. 5. Ophir was famous for Gold; Chittim for Ivory; Basham for Oakes; Lebanon for Cedars;
And Hyram King of Tyre had abundance of Timber and workmen, 1 K. 5. Ophir was famous for Gold; Chittim for Ivory; Basham for oaks; Lebanon for Cedars;
and that it is so planted, that it lookes throughout like a Garden or Orchard: Wee should not doe well to envy either the plenty or pleasantnesse of that Land,
and that it is so planted, that it looks throughout like a Garden or Orchard: we should not do well to envy either the plenty or pleasantness of that Land,
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For us that are Inhabitants of this Island, wee may most truely, and thankefully acknowledge in the words of the Psalmist, that our lot is fallen unto us in a faire Land. I am sure that wee inhabit a Kingdome that is too good for us;
For us that Are Inhabitants of this Island, we may most truly, and thankfully acknowledge in the words of the Psalmist, that our lot is fallen unto us in a fair Land. I am sure that we inhabit a Kingdom that is too good for us;
For us, that considering the abundant meanes wee formerly enjoyed, to help us to know God, till the grosse mists and fogges of Errour so thickned upon us,
For us, that considering the abundant means we formerly enjoyed, to help us to know God, till the gross mists and fogs of Error so thickened upon us,
to provoke us to love God, these two particulars seriously considered, wee may conclude against our selves, that the Sunne shines not upon a more vile, wretched, ungodly people,
to provoke us to love God, these two particulars seriously considered, we may conclude against our selves, that the Sun shines not upon a more vile, wretched, ungodly people,
Certainely, what returnes you make come to you with very much hazard, as David called •he the water of the Well of Bethelem blood, 1 Chron. 11.19. because it was brought through the Army of the Philistines, with the danger of mens lives.
Certainly, what returns you make come to you with very much hazard, as David called •he the water of the Well of bethlehem blood, 1 Chronicles 11.19. Because it was brought through the Army of the philistines, with the danger of men's lives.
Those Watery Pathes in which you tread, are wayes so full of danger, that Petticus who was one of those who were called the seaven wise men of Greece, could not tell whether he should reckon Seamen among the living, or the dead.
Those Watery Paths in which you tread, Are ways so full of danger, that Petticus who was one of those who were called the seaven wise men of Greece, could not tell whither he should reckon Seamen among the living, or the dead.
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Vbi { que } Naufragium, there being dangers of shipwrack every where, by Tempests, Gusts, Leakes, Rocks, Flats, Sands, Enemies, besides extraordinary calmes, that sometime endanger the famishing of whole ships Companies;
Vbi { que } shipwreck, there being dangers of shipwreck every where, by Tempests, Gusts, Leaks, Rocks, Flats, Sands, Enemies, beside extraordinary calms, that sometime endanger the famishing of Whole ships Companies;
if they be alone, if they have no other Company to relieve them in their most sad condition, are put to this wofull miserable choise, either to burne, or drowne.
if they be alone, if they have no other Company to relieve them in their most sad condition, Are put to this woeful miserable choice, either to burn, or drown.
And when they escape all these fore-named, sad accidents. (as by Gods Providence they many times doe) if their voyage be never so long, they live continually within a few inches of death.
And when they escape all these forenamed, sad accidents. (as by God's Providence they many times do) if their voyage be never so long, they live continually within a few inches of death.
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Now all these accidents, casualties, dangers put together, when God is pleased to preserve and to deliver from these manifold perils, the injoyment of a quiet harbour,
Now all these accidents, casualties, dangers put together, when God is pleased to preserve and to deliver from these manifold perils, the enjoyment of a quiet harbour,
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Now to give you reasons, to confirme this my first observation, were to bring a torch at noon-day to adde light to the Sun, were to confirme a truth that will admit of no contradiction;
Now to give you Reasons, to confirm this my First observation, were to bring a torch At noonday to add Light to the Sun, were to confirm a truth that will admit of no contradiction;
for as it is not possible for any man, unlesse he be like to Solomons foole, Proverb. 23. the last verse, who could laugh when he was lashed and feele it not, to have causes to make him miserable,
for as it is not possible for any man, unless he be like to Solomons fool, Proverb. 23. the last verse, who could laugh when he was lashed and feel it not, to have Causes to make him miserable,
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and deliverances spoken of in the Text, that you may be the better furnished to return the honour and praise of all your preservations, of all your deliverances unto Almighty God, who alone in these,
and Deliverances spoken of in the Text, that you may be the better furnished to return the honour and praise of all your preservations, of all your Deliverances unto Almighty God, who alone in these,
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2. Obs. Almighty God, who alone can preserve, can deliver in streights, in extremities, must have the honour and praise of all preservations, of all deliverances.
2. Obs. Almighty God, who alone can preserve, can deliver in straights, in extremities, must have the honour and praise of all preservations, of all Deliverances.
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For, Whatsoever the Lord pleaseth, that doth he in Heaven, in Earth, in the Seas, and in all places, Psal. 135.6. In whose hands are all the corners of the earth, and the strength of the Hils is his also. Psal. 95.4. I, and the ebbings and flowings of the mighty waters, the storms, and calmes of the Seas are in his hands too.
For, Whatsoever the Lord Pleases, that does he in Heaven, in Earth, in the Seas, and in all places, Psalm 135.6. In whose hands Are all the corners of the earth, and the strength of the Hills is his also. Psalm 95.4. I, and the ebbings and flowings of the mighty waters, the storms, and calms of the Seas Are in his hands too.
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And therefore it was a most strange, unadvised thing that HERODOTUS writes was sometimes done by XERXES, that great Persian Monarch, who having receved a losse by the rage o• the Helesponte, himselfe more mad then the Sea, caused fetters,
And Therefore it was a most strange, unadvised thing that HERODOTUS writes was sometime done by XERXES, that great Persian Monarch, who having received a loss by the rage o• the Helesponte, himself more mad then the Sea, caused fetters,
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I know that there is none of you (whose particular these truths doth in a speciall manner concern,) but sufficiently knows already, that it is not the tallnesse of your Ships, tis not their swiftnes,
I know that there is none of you (whose particular these truths does in a special manner concern,) but sufficiently knows already, that it is not the tallness of your Ships, this not their swiftness,
A very learned and reverend man, famous in his generation, within this City, but long since with God, helps me to this notion pertinent to our present occasion.
A very learned and reverend man, famous in his generation, within this city, but long since with God, helps me to this notion pertinent to our present occasion.
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The Navy of Tyrus, as the Prophet Ezekiel describes it, Ezek. 27 was one of the most famous Fleetes that ever furrowed the Waters, but the Eastwinde (saith the story) broke them in the middest of the Seas, v. 26. And their Merchants, and Pilotes,
The Navy of Tyre, as the Prophet Ezekielem describes it, Ezekiel 27 was one of the most famous Fleets that ever furrowed the Waters, but the Eastwind (Says the story) broke them in the midst of the Seas, v. 26. And their Merchant's, and Pilots,
God hath dealt otherwise with you at this time, having sent and taken you out of many Waters, in preserving and returning home to you in safety a great Fleete at once,
God hath dealt otherwise with you At this time, having sent and taken you out of many Waters, in preserving and returning home to you in safety a great Fleet At once,
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And therefore the Psalmist tells us, Psal. 65.1. that praise waiteth upon God in Syon, because his people in his Church, are ever waiting and attending there to tender it;
And Therefore the Psalmist tells us, Psalm 65.1. that praise waits upon God in Syon, Because his people in his Church, Are ever waiting and attending there to tender it;
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to take notice of the favours and mercies that continually fall from God, and to take them as it were at the first bound, that they may presently acknowledge them;
to take notice of the favours and Mercies that continually fallen from God, and to take them as it were At the First bound, that they may presently acknowledge them;
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he built an Altar for God, not an house for himselfe, but an Altar unto the Lord, that thereon he might offer a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving unto Almighty God, who had pickt him, with some few others,
he built an Altar for God, not an house for himself, but an Altar unto the Lord, that thereon he might offer a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving unto Almighty God, who had picked him, with Some few Others,
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and their Rebellion was come up to that height, that they were almost ready to stone him, v. 4. presently God sends Amalekites to quarrell with them v. 8. 'Tis very just that such as love to draw the sword, should feele the sharpenesse of it, and have sword enough.
and their Rebellion was come up to that height, that they were almost ready to stone him, v. 4. presently God sends Amalekites to quarrel with them v. 8. It's very just that such as love to draw the sword, should feel the sharpness of it, and have sword enough.
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Amalec comes heere and fights with Israel, and doubtlesse had it not been now for Moses, who knew how to stand in the gap, and for some few others, Esau would now have revenged his long conceived,
Amalek comes Here and fights with Israel, and doubtless had it not been now for Moses, who knew how to stand in the gap, and for Some few Others, Esau would now have revenged his long conceived,
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and therefore deadly displeasure upon the Posterity of Iacob, by the hands of his Grandchilde Amalec: But heere let us take notice of the infinite goodnesse of God, who when Israel in generall had forgotten him,
and Therefore deadly displeasure upon the Posterity of Iacob, by the hands of his Grandchild Amalek: But Here let us take notice of the infinite Goodness of God, who when Israel in general had forgotten him,
but they build unto God an Altar, and call it Iehovah-Nissi, signifying the Lord is my Banner, expressing their deliverance in the very name of of the Altar they built, to offer sacrifices unto God, who was their deliverer.
but they built unto God an Altar, and call it Iehovah-Nissi, signifying the Lord is my Banner, expressing their deliverance in the very name of of the Altar they built, to offer Sacrifices unto God, who was their deliverer.
And thus in those ancienter times the people of God testified their thankefullnesse for mercies they received, by pitching of heapes of stones, : by raising of Pillars ;
And thus in those ancienter times the people of God testified their Thankfulness for Mercies they received, by pitching of heaps of stones,: by raising of Pillars;
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and besides wee hold all in capite, from the Lord, who is the giver of every good guift, as the Apostle tells us, James 1.17. and therefore as all Rivers runne into the Sea, from whence they were taken;
and beside we hold all in capite, from the Lord, who is the giver of every good gift, as the Apostle tells us, James 1.17. and Therefore as all rivers run into the Sea, from whence they were taken;
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and what a thing is it to consider, that so good, so glorious, so great a God, should thinke himselfe magnified by the praises that proceed out of Polluted lippes? And therefore the reason given by Divines,
and what a thing is it to Consider, that so good, so glorious, so great a God, should think himself magnified by the praises that proceed out of Polluted lips? And Therefore the reason given by Divines,
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and continued unto us, to be thankefull for those wee have formerly received. 2. Reason, This duty of rendring praise and thankes unto Almighty God must be performed,
and continued unto us, to be thankful for those we have formerly received. 2. Reason, This duty of rendering praise and thanks unto Almighty God must be performed,
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and tells them, that they should not neede to fight, but stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, v. 17. And the King appoynted fingers unto the Lord, to praise him whose mercy endureth for ever, v. 21. and in the next verse, when they began to sing,
and tells them, that they should not need to fight, but stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, v. 17. And the King appointed fingers unto the Lord, to praise him whose mercy Endureth for ever, v. 21. and in the next verse, when they began to sing,
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Oh thou admirable illimited and unexpressible goodnesse of Almighty God, what shall I now say of thee? and what shall I say to thee, oh thou Preserver of men? The Prophets praise thee; The Apostles praise thee; The Martyrs praise thee;
O thou admirable illimited and unexpressible Goodness of Almighty God, what shall I now say of thee? and what shall I say to thee, o thou Preserver of men? The prophets praise thee; The Apostles praise thee; The Martyrs praise thee;
The Church of God throughout the World, have, and shall for ever acknowledge thee. The Lord (saith the Prophet Esaiah) spans the Heavens, Esay. 48.13. he keepes the Earth and Waters within a Circle : The Mountaines upon the Ballance ; The Sunne within Tropicks;
The Church of God throughout the World, have, and shall for ever acknowledge thee. The Lord (Says the Prophet Isaiah) spans the Heavens, Isaiah. 48.13. he keeps the Earth and Waters within a Circle: The Mountains upon the Balance; The Sun within Tropics;
but what number, or measure, or bound, can be set to the goodnesse of God? He that had wisdome like a flood, that Preacher of Preachers, Solomon, who considering the emptines that is in all sublunary things, calls them vanity of vanities, all but vanity, Eccles. 1.2.
but what number, or measure, or bound, can be Set to the Goodness of God? He that had Wisdom like a flood, that Preacher of Preachers, Solomon, who considering the emptiness that is in all sublunary things, calls them vanity of vanities, all but vanity, Eccles. 1.2.
How everlastingly might he have preached upon the goodnesse of God, so great, so admirable, that no affection in Nature, no height, breadth, depth, in any of the creatures can in any measure expresse it.
How everlastingly might he have preached upon the Goodness of God, so great, so admirable, that no affection in Nature, no height, breadth, depth, in any of the creatures can in any measure express it.
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how amiable, how good, how gracious our God is. Grace, grace, as the Prophet Zachary speakes, 4.7. All is grace, all is mercy, wee live wholly upon it;
how amiable, how good, how gracious our God is. Grace, grace, as the Prophet Zachary speaks, 4.7. All is grace, all is mercy, we live wholly upon it;
like the measure in the Gospel, full, and pressed downe, and shaken together, and running over, Luke 6.36. that is like a f•i•hfull breast, which the more 'tis drawne, the more it yields.
like the measure in the Gospel, full, and pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, Lycia 6.36. that is like a f•i•hfull breast, which the more it's drawn, the more it yields.
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The Lord, saith the Psalmist, is good to all, and his tender mercies are over all his workes, Psal. 145.9. The veriest miscreant in the world, enjoyes many a mercy from God, which he takes no notice off.
The Lord, Says the Psalmist, is good to all, and his tender Mercies Are over all his works, Psalm 145.9. The veriest miscreant in the world, enjoys many a mercy from God, which he Takes no notice off.
But that mercy of mercies, which reacheth to the pardon of sinne, is the mercy for which he is to be admired, as he shall one day be in all them that believe, 2 Thes. 1.10.
But that mercy of Mercies, which reaches to the pardon of sin, is the mercy for which he is to be admired, as he shall one day be in all them that believe, 2 Thebes 1.10.
Those Infernall Spirits which are doomed to chaines in everlasting darknesse, with all wicked and ungodly ones, who have been turned into Hell in their severall generations, are all uncapable of this mercy:
Those Infernal Spirits which Are doomed to chains in everlasting darkness, with all wicked and ungodly ones, who have been turned into Hell in their several generations, Are all uncapable of this mercy:
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Oh Lord what wilt thou doe with this mercy, this great boundlesse illimited mercy, if thou bestow it upon poore sinners, which want it, crave it, importunatly beg it,
O Lord what wilt thou do with this mercy, this great boundless illimited mercy, if thou bestow it upon poor Sinners, which want it, crave it, importunately beg it,
and lauding, and magnifying our God in Heaven, joyning our selves to that multitude of the heavenly Host, Luke 2.13. In praising God, and saying, Glory be to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will towards men.
and lauding, and magnifying our God in Heaven, joining our selves to that multitude of the heavenly Host, Lycia 2.13. In praising God, and saying, Glory be to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will towards men.
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Ahab as bad as he was, could play the part of a Penitent. 1 Kings 21.27. where wee may see his sorrow, but not his repentance, a sorrow for the judgement denounced against him, not a repentance for his sinne;
Ahab as bad as he was, could play the part of a Penitent. 1 Kings 21.27. where we may see his sorrow, but not his Repentance, a sorrow for the judgement denounced against him, not a Repentance for his sin;
the very Divels houle to be tormented: Griefe is not alwayes a signe of grace: Ahab could rend his clothes, but his heart that remained unbroken still;
the very Devils houle to be tormented: Grief is not always a Signen of grace: Ahab could rend his clothes, but his heart that remained unbroken still;
one thing to Fast, another thing to be Humbled. Secondly, for Thanksgiving dayes; for when we have received mercies, and given thankes, we have sinned in thanksgiving;
one thing to Fast, Another thing to be Humbled. Secondly, for Thanksgiving days; for when we have received Mercies, and given thanks, we have sinned in thanksgiving;
these holy, serious duties, both of humiliation and thanksgiving, having been performed after such a formall, carelesse & unholy manner, by a number, by most, whom neither fullnes of joy for mercies received hath made them thankefull,
these holy, serious duties, both of humiliation and thanksgiving, having been performed After such a formal, careless & unholy manner, by a number, by most, whom neither fullness of joy for Mercies received hath made them thankful,
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For, this failing in the māner of doing duty, makes thankfulnes, ingratitude, as Jehu, in the like case, doing what God commanded, was punisht as disobedient, Hos. 1.4.
For, this failing in the manner of doing duty, makes thankfulness, ingratitude, as Jehu, in the like case, doing what God commanded, was punished as disobedient, Hos. 1.4.
I told you before from that part of this Text, which remembers you of that duty of thankefullnesse, upon the receit of mercies, that Almighty God must have the sole praise of them.
I told you before from that part of this Text, which remembers you of that duty of Thankfulness, upon the receipt of Mercies, that Almighty God must have the sole praise of them.
Celebrent apud Jehovam benignitatem ejus, & opere ejus mirabilia apud filios hominum, that God must have private and publick acknowledgements for the same.
celebrate apud Jehovam benignitatem His, & Opere His mirabilia apud Sons hominum, that God must have private and public acknowledgements for the same.
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For the latter you are come hither to performe, and that you may doe it the better, let me exhort you to borrow those words of David, which you may finde, Psal. 9.11.
For the latter you Are come hither to perform, and that you may do it the better, let me exhort you to borrow those words of David, which you may find, Psalm 9.11.
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Declare among the people his doings, who hath now, as many-many times before preserved you Factours, Pilotes, Mariners, Ships, Goods, in journeying often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by your owne Countreymen, in perils by the Heathen, in perils in the Sea, in perils amongst false Brethren, as the Apostle speakes upon the like occasion, 2 Cor. 11.26.
Declare among the people his doings, who hath now, as many-many times before preserved you Factors, Pilots, Mariners, Ships, Goods, in journeying often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by your own Countrymen, in perils by the Heathen, in perils in the Sea, in perils among false Brothers, as the Apostle speaks upon the like occasion, 2 Cor. 11.26.
And heere (though my witnesses are in Heaven, and in my owne bosome, that I have oftentimes done it before this day) I shall take leave in this Congregation to tender my owne particular thankefull acknowledgements,
And Here (though my Witnesses Are in Heaven, and in my own bosom, that I have oftentimes done it before this day) I shall take leave in this Congregation to tender my own particular thankful acknowledgements,
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for the very selfe same mercy, that preserved me, with many others, returning from that your service, in your good Ship the Anne with that most Noble Gentleman, Sir Thomas Row, Lord Ambassadour to the Great Magol, (a Gentleman of very choice and eminent parts, that deserved much honour while he lived,
for the very self same mercy, that preserved me, with many Others, returning from that your service, in your good Ship the Anne with that most Noble Gentleman, Sir Thomas Row, Lord Ambassador to the Great Magol, (a Gentleman of very choice and eminent parts, that deserved much honour while he lived,
Wee went through fire, and through water, and thou broughtest us out into a resting place, transivimus perignem & aquam, wee went through fire, in those exceeding hot and parching Climates, not very agreeable with our constitutions, wee went through water, many waters, through a very long,
we went through fire, and through water, and thou Broughtest us out into a resting place, transivimus perignem & aquam, we went through fire, in those exceeding hight and parching Climates, not very agreeable with our constitutions, we went through water, many waters, through a very long,
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Come and hearken all yee that feare God, (for such as feare him not, they take no notice at all of such mercies as these) but come and hearken all yee that feare God,
Come and harken all ye that Fear God, (for such as Fear him not, they take no notice At all of such Mercies as these) but come and harken all ye that Fear God,
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and from many sad accidents and casualties beside, which others have felt, when the Sea in respect of us and them, was as the Red Sea to the Israelites and Aegyptians, it shared life to the one, and death to the other.
and from many sad accidents and casualties beside, which Others have felt, when the Sea in respect of us and them, was as the Read Sea to the Israelites and egyptians, it shared life to the one, and death to the other.
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and by steering their course, as if they knew neither Coast, nor Compasse, consequently fall upon many dangerous Rocks and Shelves upon which many times their estates, lives, I and soules too, doe most fearefully miscarry.
and by steering their course, as if they knew neither Coast, nor Compass, consequently fallen upon many dangerous Rocks and Shelves upon which many times their estates, lives, I and Souls too, do most fearfully miscarry.
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Man in generall, being like an ill calkt Ship, and were it not for this power and providence, he would dayly receive that in through the little poares of his body, which would destroy him.
Man in general, being like an ill calked Ship, and were it not for this power and providence, he would daily receive that in through the little poares of his body, which would destroy him.
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and 'tis that the Apostle writing to Timothie, 1 Tim 1.19. speakes concerning some of those times, NONLATINALPHABET, who made shipwrack of faith, and so consequently of honesty, conscience, Religion;
and it's that the Apostle writing to Timothy, 1 Tim 1.19. speaks Concerning Some of those times,, who made shipwreck of faith, and so consequently of honesty, conscience, Religion;
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Now therefore in the second place wee are all hence to be admonished, that have seene and tasted the goodnesse of the Lord, after the enjoyment of such variety of mercies, to take heede of unthankefullnesse, that wee doe not give God cause to enter an action of ingratitude against us, that wee be not like unprofitable ground that drinkes in,
Now Therefore in the second place we Are all hence to be admonished, that have seen and tasted the Goodness of the Lord, After the enjoyment of such variety of Mercies, to take heed of unthankefullnesse, that we do not give God cause to enter an actium of ingratitude against us, that we be not like unprofitable ground that drinks in,
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but where is the tribute of thankefullnesse payd for the mercies wee have received? Ten Lepers are cleansed, Luke 17.18. and but one of them gives thankes, and he a stranger from whom our Saviour did least expect it:
but where is the tribute of Thankfulness paid for the Mercies we have received? Ten Lepers Are cleansed, Lycia 17.18. and but one of them gives thanks, and he a stranger from whom our Saviour did least expect it:
When wee want any thing that is good, wee are ready to grow impatient under our wants, ready to call and to cry, Lord make speede to save us, Oh Lord make haste to helpe us,
When we want any thing that is good, we Are ready to grow impatient under our Wants, ready to call and to cry, Lord make speed to save us, O Lord make haste to help us,
Early and late let us blesse his holy Name, though not with Lutes and Harpes, and Instruments of ten strings, yet with the best members wee have, with our hearts,
Early and late let us bless his holy Name, though not with Lutes and Harps, and Instruments of ten strings, yet with the best members we have, with our hearts,
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and deliverances, and returnes have been reall, so must your thankefullnesse be. God I thanke thee, in this case, is not enough, he lookes for some farther,
and Deliverances, and returns have been real, so must your Thankfulness be. God I thank thee, in this case, is not enough, he looks for Some farther,
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It was an excellent commendation that St. Ambrose sometime gave of Theodosius the Emperour, that he then thought there was a courtesie done to himselfe,
It was an excellent commendation that Saint Ambrose sometime gave of Theodosius the Emperor, that he then Thought there was a courtesy done to himself,
nay to doe worse, and that under the names of Christians, per quorum latera patitur Evangelium, to shame Christianity by professing of it, by whose miscarriages, the Gospel, Christianity it selfe suffers.
nay to do Worse, and that under the names of Christians, per quorum Latera patitur Evangelium, to shame Christianity by professing of it, by whose miscarriages, the Gospel, Christianity it self suffers.
So for a Mahumetan, or an Heathen in India, observing the very loose lives of many of the English there, the very foule misdemeanors of those that professe themselves Christians:
So for a Mahometan, or an Heathen in India, observing the very lose lives of many of the English there, the very foul misdemeanors of those that profess themselves Christians:
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to say of Christianity (as I have sometimes heard) Christian Religion, Divel Religion, Christian much drunke, much Rogue, much naught, very much raught.
to say of Christianity (as I have sometime herd) Christian Religion, devil Religion, Christian much drunk, much Rogue, much nought, very much reached.
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for an Indian to be excellent in many moralities, and a Chistian not so, for one who professeth himselfe a Christin, without which profession there is no salvation to come short of them, which come short of Heaven, what can be more sad then this?
for an Indian to be excellent in many moralities, and a Christian not so, for one who Professes himself a Christin, without which profession there is no salvation to come short of them, which come short of Heaven, what can be more sad then this?
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How therefore doth it concerne all those that live abroad, and professe Christ crucified, especially such as live in those remotest parts? in Mese•k, in the tents of Kedar, if they love God and Religion, to be most exemplary in their lives, to bee blamelesse and harmelesse the people of God without rebuke, as the Apostle counsels, Phil. 2.15. amongst Mahumetans and Heathens with whom they are mingled;
How Therefore does it concern all those that live abroad, and profess christ Crucified, especially such as live in those Remotest parts? in Mese•k, in the tents of Kedar, if they love God and Religion, to be most exemplary in their lives, to be blameless and harmless the people of God without rebuke, as the Apostle Counsels, Philip 2.15. among Mahumetans and heathens with whom they Are mingled;
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for to be so onely in name, is nothing, it will but further a mans condemnation, it being all one (as one of the Ancients well observes) to deny the faith,
for to be so only in name, is nothing, it will but further a men condemnation, it being all one (as one of the Ancients well observes) to deny the faith,
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for when the power of Religion is seperated from the profession thereof, I know no great difference betwixt a baptized English man, upon whose face that precious water of baptisme hath beene spilt,
for when the power of Religion is separated from the profession thereof, I know no great difference betwixt a baptised English man, upon whose face that precious water of Baptism hath been spilled,
as well as sprinkled, and an unwashen Indian. The earth, saith the Apostle, Heb. 6.8. that wants neither moysture, nor manu•ing, yet beareth thornes and bryars is rejected and nigh unto cursing:
as well as sprinkled, and an unwashen Indian. The earth, Says the Apostle, Hebrew 6.8. that Wants neither moisture, nor manu•ing, yet bears thorns and briars is rejected and High unto cursing:
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For any of you therefore, or for any others, who have given up their names unto God, to be charged by debaushed and wicked men, that they are proud, censorious, covetous, cruell, implacable, unmercifull, irreconcilable, men that love to tarry long at the Wine:
For any of you Therefore, or for any Others, who have given up their names unto God, to be charged by debauched and wicked men, that they Are proud, censorious, covetous, cruel, implacable, unmerciful, irreconcilable, men that love to tarry long At the Wine:
First, in regard that people are not so much led by Precepts, as by Examples, and therefore a Christian must be circumspect, NONLATINALPHABET. Ephes. 5.15. tis a very short but a very full precept;
First, in regard that people Are not so much led by Precepts, as by Examples, and Therefore a Christian must be circumspect,. Ephesians 5.15. this a very short but a very full precept;
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walke circumspectly, or exactly, that is, go to the utmost, the end, the extremity of every duty that God requires at your hands, and this must be done.
walk circumspectly, or exactly, that is, go to the utmost, the end, the extremity of every duty that God requires At your hands, and this must be done.
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Now my second advice to you which are Merchants is, in regard that there are many feares which accompany your hazardous adventures, that you would labour for to get more and more acquaintance with God, that the Lord may be with you in your outgoings,
Now my second Advice to you which Are Merchant's is, in regard that there Are many fears which accompany your hazardous adventures, that you would labour for to get more and more acquaintance with God, that the Lord may be with you in your outgoings,
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And further know this for a certainty, that while you tender thankfulnesse, you may ask Faith as the Apostle did, 2. Tim. 4.17.18. I was (saith he) delivered from the mouth of the Lyon ;
And further know this for a certainty, that while you tender thankfulness, you may ask Faith as the Apostle did, 2. Tim. 4.17.18. I was (Says he) Delivered from the Mouth of the lion;
but sanctifie the Lord of Hosts, and let him be your feare, let him be your dread, as if he had sayd, feare not the feares of wicked men, that feare not God,
but sanctify the Lord of Hosts, and let him be your Fear, let him be your dread, as if he had said, Fear not the fears of wicked men, that Fear not God,
and I can tell you that there are richer places to be found then both the Indies, better Ports then Surat or Bantam, or any beside that can be thought on in the World.
and I can tell you that there Are Richer places to be found then both the Indies, better Ports then Surat or Bantam, or any beside that can be Thought on in the World.
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Revel. 21. and to make it more taking, more desirable, the Spirit tells us there, that the very Pavement is Gold, and the Wals are precious stones. The Prophet Habbacuck 2.6. speaks thus to covetous worldlings:
Revel. 21. and to make it more taking, more desirable, the Spirit tells us there, that the very Pavement is Gold, and the Walls Are precious stones. The Prophet Habakkuk 2.6. speaks thus to covetous worldlings:
You that loade your selves with this thicke Clay, how long? As if he had sayd ▪ doe you ever thinke to fill, to satisfie your soules with this? The barren wombe the mercilesse grave,
You that load your selves with this thick Clay, how long? As if he had said ▪ do you ever think to fill, to satisfy your Souls with this? The barren womb the merciless grave,
and unsatiable death will sooner be satisfied, then the soule of man with these things: The heart of a covetous man being like a bottomlesse purse, that cannot be filled.
and unsatiable death will sooner be satisfied, then the soul of man with these things: The heart of a covetous man being like a bottomless purse, that cannot be filled.
And as those places that afford the richest Mines and Mineralls are most barren; so are those hearts that most affect them, that most seeke after them.
And as those places that afford the Richest Mines and Minerals Are most barren; so Are those hearts that most affect them, that most seek After them.
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'Tis miserable to consider what a very great deale of paines a number in the World take to go to Hell, what hard labours they undergoe, what desperate hazards they runne into,
It's miserable to Consider what a very great deal of pains a number in the World take to go to Hell, what hard labours they undergo, what desperate hazards they run into,
As Fulgentius, when he had sometimes observed the Glory, of the Court of Rome, cryed, quam pulcrum Caelum. Oh how much more glorious is the Court of Heaven? These things wee sometimes see heere may appeare very pleasant and full of beauty;
As Fulgentius, when he had sometime observed the Glory, of the Court of Rome, cried, quam pulcrum Caelum. O how much more glorious is the Court of Heaven? These things we sometime see Here may appear very pleasant and full of beauty;
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doth appeare, seeme to be so glorious, what shall wee thinke of those parts yet unseene? If the Sunne in the Firmament hath such brightnesse and majesty in it, what shall wee thinke of the Glory of the Maker thereof? Certainely this place of our Pilgrimage,
does appear, seem to be so glorious, what shall we think of those parts yet unseen? If the Sun in the Firmament hath such brightness and majesty in it, what shall we think of the Glory of the Maker thereof? Certainly this place of our Pilgrimage,
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And therefore tis nothing but infidelity which causeth a number of men, (who can trust God no further then they can see him) to make so much of, to be so far enamoured with Earth, and so little with Heaven;
And Therefore this nothing but infidelity which Causes a number of men, (who can trust God no further then they can see him) to make so much of, to be so Far enamoured with Earth, and so little with Heaven;
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and hence it comes to passe, that most in the World because they doe (as they did in the Market, Mat. 20.) laze and loyter heere, are so doubtfull, (as well they may bee) of receiving their Penny hereafter.
and hence it comes to pass, that most in the World Because they do (as they did in the Market, Mathew 20.) laws and loiter Here, Are so doubtful, (as well they may be) of receiving their Penny hereafter.
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An Haven much better then those which are called NONLATINALPHABET, the faire Havens, Acts 27 8. which leade into that City of refuge, which saves from, the destroyer, wherein the Righteous shall for ever sit,
an Haven much better then those which Are called, the fair Havens, Acts 27 8. which lead into that city of refuge, which saves from, the destroyer, wherein the Righteous shall for ever fit,
A City whose builder and maker is God, Heb. 11.10. to which wee may apply that (spoken by the Psalmist, Psal. 87.3. of the earthly) to that heavenly Jerusalem, Glorious things are spoken of thee, thou City of God.
A city whose builder and maker is God, Hebrew 11.10. to which we may apply that (spoken by the Psalmist, Psalm 87.3. of the earthly) to that heavenly Jerusalem, Glorious things Are spoken of thee, thou city of God.
And shall doe so, till the time come, where the Saints in Heaven shall say, enjoying the end of their hope, as they did in another case, Psal. 48.8. As wee have heard, so have wee seene, (I and abundantly much more) in the City of the Lord of Hosts, in the City of our God:
And shall do so, till the time come, where the Saints in Heaven shall say, enjoying the end of their hope, as they did in Another case, Psalm 48.8. As we have herd, so have we seen, (I and abundantly much more) in the city of the Lord of Hosts, in the city of our God:
so that whether they eate, or drinke, or sleepe, or whatsoever they doe beside, are still going on to their Port. Beloved, there are many of us heere assembled that have been farre, wee have one journey more before wee can be at home;
so that whither they eat, or drink, or sleep, or whatsoever they do beside, Are still going on to their Port. beloved, there Are many of us Here assembled that have been Far, we have one journey more before we can be At home;
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now after many travells and troubles to thinke of, and prepare for our rest, to thinke of our anointing to the buriall, to thinke of finishing our course, in bringing, our lives as well to an happy conclusion,
now After many travels and Troubles to think of, and prepare for our rest, to think of our anointing to the burial, to think of finishing our course, in bringing, our lives as well to an happy conclusion,
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as to an ende, to stand carefully upon our watch, that when wee be summoned, wee may not be surprised, that when God shall please for to call any one of us by his messenger Death, wee may have nothing to doe but to dye:
as to an end, to stand carefully upon our watch, that when we be summoned, we may not be surprised, that when God shall please for to call any one of us by his Messenger Death, we may have nothing to do but to die:
And that wee may be the better prepared for that great businesse, wee must labour to be like Shippes abroad, farre from their home, that are well furnished and fitted,
And that we may be the better prepared for that great business, we must labour to be like Ships abroad, Far from their home, that Are well furnished and fitted,
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as in the meditation of Heaven, who having seen the promises (concerning Christ) a far off, and being perswaded of them, they embraced them, Heb. 11.13. the word is NONLATINALPHABET, they kissed them, they hug'd them, as resting most abundantly satisfied with them.
as in the meditation of Heaven, who having seen the promises (Concerning christ) a Far off, and being persuaded of them, they embraced them, Hebrew 11.13. the word is, they kissed them, they huged them, as resting most abundantly satisfied with them.
but this is the comfort of every godly man, that, as his miseries are great, so his life is short, and no good man shall carry his owne Crosse further,
but this is the Comfort of every godly man, that, as his misery's Are great, so his life is short, and no good man shall carry his own Cross further,
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I count, or I reckon, saith the Apostle, that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed, Rom. 8.18.
I count, or I reckon, Says the Apostle, that the sufferings of this present time, Are not worthy to be compared with the Glory which shall be revealed, Rom. 8.18.
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when I have considered profit, and losse, what I may suffer, and what I shall be sure to gaine, it amounts all to this that the eternall weight of the Crowne doth exceedingly outweigh the momentary weight of the Crosse;
when I have considered profit, and loss, what I may suffer, and what I shall be sure to gain, it amounts all to this that the Eternal weight of the Crown does exceedingly outweigh the momentary weight of the Cross;
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And therefore how will the soules of the blessed admire themselves when they shall come to that much desired and longed for Haven we here commend unto you,
And Therefore how will the Souls of the blessed admire themselves when they shall come to that much desired and longed for Haven we Here commend unto you,
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when they shall enjoy that Good which satisfies all desires, and excludes all feares. Then Faith shall be no more, for wee shall have Sight, Fruition. And Hope no more;
when they shall enjoy that Good which Satisfies all Desires, and excludes all fears. Then Faith shall be no more, for we shall have Sighed, Fruition. And Hope no more;
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who after they have gotten safe through the storme, shall see themselves in a place where they shall heare the holy Name of God no more blasphemed, nor his deare people scorned;
who After they have got safe through the storm, shall see themselves in a place where they shall hear the holy Name of God no more blasphemed, nor his deer people scorned;
nor his sacred Truthes any more perverted, nor yet slighted by the groundlesse conceivings, and perverse mistakes of men, who are like froward or teachy children, that deserve the rod rather then the spoone or breast,
nor his sacred Truths any more perverted, nor yet slighted by the groundless conceivings, and perverse mistakes of men, who Are like froward or teachy children, that deserve the rod rather then the spoon or breast,
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when they shall injoy the society of the blessed Saints, and Angels, where they shall have new company, joyn in new thanksgivings and sing new songs, which none can understand but those which sing them,
when they shall enjoy the society of the blessed Saints, and Angels, where they shall have new company, join in new thanksgivings and sing new songs, which none can understand but those which sing them,
and at whose right hand there are pleasures for evermore, Psal. 16.11. When I shall behold thy Face in Righteousnesse I shall be satisfied with thy likenesse, saith David, Psal. 17.15. and no marvell for this a Face that is all eye, a Face that doth transforme into its likenesse all that do behold it;
and At whose right hand there Are pleasures for evermore, Psalm 16.11. When I shall behold thy Face in Righteousness I shall be satisfied with thy likeness, Says David, Psalm 17.15. and no marvel for this a Face that is all eye, a Face that does transform into its likeness all that do behold it;
as a looking-glasse exposed to the Sunne, seemes to have the Sunne in it; We shall be like him, saith Saint John 1 Joh. 3.2. for we shall see him as he is, and they that look upon him are lightned, Psal. 34.5. they shall not onely see light, but be light;
as a Looking glass exposed to the Sun, seems to have the Sun in it; We shall be like him, Says Saint John 1 John 3.2. for we shall see him as he is, and they that look upon him Are lightened, Psalm 34.5. they shall not only see Light, but be Light;
And this blessednesse which God hath prepared for his people, non Minuitur multitudine possessorum, sed tanta universis, quanta singulis, shall not be diminished with the multitude of possessors;
And this blessedness which God hath prepared for his people, non Minuitur multitudine Possessorum, sed tanta universis, quanta Singulis, shall not be diminished with the multitude of Possessors';
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So the faithfull who have been long wearied, and toyled with evils here, and been ready to faint under the burden of them, shall then recover strength,
So the faithful who have been long wearied, and toiled with evils Here, and been ready to faint under the burden of them, shall then recover strength,
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the meditation of that unexpressible happinesse, prepared for all that live in the Feare, and dye in the Favour of God, is like that Tree cut by Moses, and cast into the bitter waters which presently made them sweet, Exod. 15.25. Oh these are thoughts to live and dye in!
the meditation of that unexpressible happiness, prepared for all that live in the fear, and die in the Favour of God, is like that Tree Cut by Moses, and cast into the bitter waters which presently made them sweet, Exod 15.25. O these Are thoughts to live and die in!
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