The Mount of Olives: or, Solitary devotions. By Henry Vaughan silurist. With an excellent discourse of the blessed state of man in glory, written by the most reverend and holy Father Anselm Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, and now done into English.
Because it is written, that Eye hath not seen, not eare heard, neither have entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him, 1 Cor. 2. Which words,
Because it is written, that Eye hath not seen, not ear herd, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him, 1 Cor. 2. Which words,
and it must be told them, that the reward which in the life to come shall be given unto those that serve God in this life, is, everlasting life, eternal happinesse, never-ending pleasures,
and it must be told them, that the reward which in the life to come shall be given unto those that serve God in this life, is, everlasting life, Eternal happiness, never-ending pleasures,
nor can they of a sudden rightly perceive what is meant by a sufficiency of all accommodations without any want at all, they continue still in a doubtful minde,
nor can they of a sudden rightly perceive what is meant by a sufficiency of all accommodations without any want At all, they continue still in a doubtful mind,
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What course then shall we take to render these eternal rewards more relishing and delightful to them? I hold that the best way is, to feed them as Nurses feed their little children;
What course then shall we take to render these Eternal rewards more relishing and delightful to them? I hold that the best Way is, to feed them as Nurse's feed their little children;
We shall therefore divide this great sufficiencie of all accommodations in the life to come, into several parts or portions, that (by so doing) they may with those things we shall deliver be fed to eternal life.
We shall Therefore divide this great sufficiency of all accommodations in the life to come, into several parts or portions, that (by so doing) they may with those things we shall deliver be fed to Eternal life.
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That we may then in the first place briefly summe up all those things which have reference to the body, I suppose them to be such things as are (indeed) desirable of themselves,
That we may then in the First place briefly sum up all those things which have Referente to the body, I suppose them to be such things as Are (indeed) desirable of themselves,
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nor have their affections with-drawn from heavenly things, without doubt they would take more delight in the fruition of them, then in a contrary state.
nor have their affections withdrawn from heavenly things, without doubt they would take more delight in the fruition of them, then in a contrary state.
or by it self, and labour to demonstrate unto you (as God shall enable me) after what manner they shall be enjoyed by us after the resurrection of the body.
or by it self, and labour to demonstrate unto you (as God shall enable me) After what manner they shall be enjoyed by us After the resurrection of the body.
But in the life to come the beauty of the righteous shall shine equally with the Sunne, this the sacred Scripture testifies, Matth. 13. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdome of their Father.
But in the life to come the beauty of the righteous shall shine equally with the Sun, this the sacred Scripture Testifies, Matthew 13. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father.
Adde to this, that the body of our Lord Jesus Christ (which none I hope will deny) shall out-shine the brightnesse of the Sun. But by the testimony of the Apostle we shall be made like unto him, for he saith, He shall change our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, and this is the confession of that authority, which to contradict, is blasphemy.
Add to this, that the body of our Lord jesus christ (which none I hope will deny) shall outshine the brightness of the Sun. But by the testimony of the Apostle we shall be made like unto him, for he Says, He shall change our vile bodies, that they may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, and this is the Confessi of that Authority, which to contradict, is blasphemy.
Now if any man would have this proved to him by reason, I beleeve it ought not to seeme incredible to any, that the righteous in that life which is to come, when this mortality shall be swallowed up of life, shall shine as bright as the Sun, seeing they are truly called, and truly are the temple and the seat of God himself, which (as I remember) is no where in sacred Scripture spoken of this visible Sun.
Now if any man would have this proved to him by reason, I believe it ought not to seem incredible to any, that the righteous in that life which is to come, when this mortality shall be swallowed up of life, shall shine as bright as the Sun, seeing they Are truly called, and truly Are the temple and the seat of God himself, which (as I Remember) is no where in sacred Scripture spoken of this visible Sun.
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which swiftnesse, if it were necessary to prove it so in the Angels, we might for instance produce that place of Scripture, where it is written, that the Angel of the Lord took Habakkuk the Prophet by the haire of the head,
which swiftness, if it were necessary to prove it so in the Angels, we might for instance produce that place of Scripture, where it is written, that the Angel of the Lord took Habakkuk the Prophet by the hair of the head,
and carried him through the vehemency of his spirit (when he was yet in the flesh) from Iury into Babylon, and having delivered the dinner unto Daniel, brought him again immediately to his own place.
and carried him through the vehemency of his Spirit (when he was yet in the Flesh) from Jury into Babylon, and having Delivered the dinner unto daniel, brought him again immediately to his own place.
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Therefore I say again, that a swiftnesse every way equal to that which is in them, shall be given to those, who labour in their lives here to be like unto them.
Therefore I say again, that a swiftness every Way equal to that which is in them, shall be given to those, who labour in their lives Here to be like unto them.
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The Apostle also, who affirms that our bodies shall in the twinkling of an eye be perfectly raised, notwithstanding that our limbs be separated or dispersed one from another,
The Apostle also, who affirms that our bodies shall in the twinkling of an eye be perfectly raised, notwithstanding that our limbs be separated or dispersed one from Another,
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and the distance of place never so great, hath thereby sufficiently proved, that our very bodies which in that day shall be raised incorruptible, shall be gifted with the very lame swiftnesse;
and the distance of place never so great, hath thereby sufficiently proved, that our very bodies which in that day shall be raised incorruptible, shall be gifted with the very lame swiftness;
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for he testifies that this corruptible shall put on incorruption, and this mortal shall put on immortality, 1 Cor. 15. An instance or demonstration of this swiftnesse we have in the beams of the Sunne, which as soone as ever the body of that Planet appears above the earth in the East, passe in a moment to the utmost West.
for he Testifies that this corruptible shall put on incorruption, and this Mortal shall put on immortality, 1 Cor. 15. an instance or demonstration of this swiftness we have in the beams of the Sun, which as soon as ever the body of that Planet appears above the earth in the East, pass in a moment to the utmost West.
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By this consideration we may conclude that what hath been spoken touching our velocity in the life to come, is not impossible, especially because that animated bodies have in them a greater agility, then those which are inanimate.
By this consideration we may conclude that what hath been spoken touching our velocity in the life to come, is not impossible, especially Because that animated bodies have in them a greater agility, then those which Are inanimate.
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But these bodies whose redemption they long and grone for if they would retard of hinder their swiftnesse, they would rather abhorre their fellowship, then long for it;
But these bodies whose redemption they long and groan for if they would retard of hinder their swiftness, they would rather abhor their fellowship, then long for it;
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But they who shall be worthy to walk with the Citizens of the new Ierusalem, shall excell so much in strength, that nothing can have power to resist them:
But they who shall be worthy to walk with the Citizens of the new Ierusalem, shall excel so much in strength, that nothing can have power to resist them:
when there shall be no need of mutations, eversions, or reformation wherein this fortitude or strength may be imployed? Whoever shall ask this question, let him attend a little to me,
when there shall be no need of mutations, eversions, or Reformation wherein this fortitude or strength may be employed? Whoever shall ask this question, let him attend a little to me,
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An eminent and most certain example of this we have left us in the body of our Lord Jesus Christ, to which blessed body (Saint Paul affirms) that our vile bodies shall be fashioned and made like, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.
an eminent and most certain Exampl of this we have left us in the body of our Lord jesus christ, to which blessed body (Saint Paul affirms) that our vile bodies shall be fashioned and made like, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself.
all which (without doubt) was laid down for a strong and comfortable demonstration to us of the glorious liberty of the children of God, Rom. 8. In this fifth place comes Health, which of all temporal blessings is the principal, and the most to be desired.
all which (without doubt) was laid down for a strong and comfortable demonstration to us of the glorious liberty of the children of God, Rom. 8. In this fifth place comes Health, which of all temporal blessings is the principal, and the most to be desired.
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And of this what can be better said, then that which hath been already spoken by the Psalmist, The salvation of the righteous cometh from the Lord, Psal. 37. What infirmity then can lay hold upon those, whose health or salvation is from the Lord? But what example or similitude to introduce, whereby you may perceive what manner of health that shall be which we are to enjoy in the world to come, I do not know;
And of this what can be better said, then that which hath been already spoken by the Psalmist, The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord, Psalm 37. What infirmity then can lay hold upon those, whose health or salvation is from the Lord? But what Exampl or similitude to introduce, whereby you may perceive what manner of health that shall be which we Are to enjoy in the world to come, I do not know;
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for neither I in my own body, nor the holiest man that ever lived in the flesh, can finde in himself any state of health which may be compared or liken'd to this eternal and incorruptible health.
for neither I in my own body, nor the Holiest man that ever lived in the Flesh, can find in himself any state of health which may be compared or likened to this Eternal and incorruptible health.
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But to come to those that are not thus affected, but seeme to themselves to be in perfect health, what shall we judge of them, that they are in health,
But to come to those that Are not thus affected, but seem to themselves to be in perfect health, what shall we judge of them, that they Are in health,
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and that thou shouldst enquire of him concerning the state of his body: he will tell thee, that in his own judgement he finds himself in perfect health.
and that thou Shouldst inquire of him Concerning the state of his body: he will tell thee, that in his own judgement he finds himself in perfect health.
What is this? Did not he a little before affirme himself found, and being now but moderately touched, doth he cry out of paine? Is this man thinkst thou in health? Truly I think not.
What is this? Did not he a little before affirm himself found, and being now but moderately touched, does he cry out of pain? Is this man Thinkest thou in health? Truly I think not.
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It is not then such a health as this (which is but a meere remission) that they shall receive in the life to come, whose salvation is expresly promised to proceed from the Lord, Rev. 21. For God shall wipe away all teares from their eyes,
It is not then such a health as this (which is but a mere remission) that they shall receive in the life to come, whose salvation is expressly promised to proceed from the Lord, Rev. 21. For God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes,
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What then shall be able to hurt them whose covering and inclosure shall be the arme of God? But what manner of health that shall be, I know for a certain, that neither I,
What then shall be able to hurt them whose covering and enclosure shall be the arm of God? But what manner of health that shall be, I know for a certain, that neither I,
how can I say any thing of it? Onely this I shall absolutely assert (and I do verily beleeve it) that this health of the life to come shall fill the whole man with such an immutable, inviolable,
how can I say any thing of it? Only this I shall absolutely assert (and I do verily believe it) that this health of the life to come shall fill the Whole man with such an immutable, inviolable,
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And this (truly) most men are very much taken with, because the corporeal senses in every man delight in those things which are adjudged proper or peculiar to them, and withal beneficial or helpful.
And this (truly) most men Are very much taken with, Because the corporeal Senses in every man delight in those things which Are adjudged proper or peculiar to them, and withal beneficial or helpful.
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as to be able to describe unto others the true state or favour of them. Two blessed and two miserable states of man we know to be, the greater and the lesser.
as to be able to describe unto Others the true state or favour of them. Two blessed and two miserable states of man we know to be, the greater and the lesser.
But if we had tried or tasted of (onely) that lesser state of blisse which Adam enjoyed in Paradise, we might then perhaps by the mediation or means of the lesser conjucture or guesse at the greater.
But if we had tried or tasted of (only) that lesser state of bliss which Adam enjoyed in Paradise, we might then perhaps by the mediation or means of the lesser conjucture or guess At the greater.
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As now being borne and bred up in the lesser state of misery, we can give many plain and convincing demonstrations of our deplorable condition in the greater.
As now being born and bred up in the lesser state of misery, we can give many plain and convincing demonstrations of our deplorable condition in the greater.
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Wherefore seeing the pleasure we speak of, is a branch or portion of that greater state of blisse, I cannot conceive of any possibility to expresse it,
Wherefore seeing the pleasure we speak of, is a branch or portion of that greater state of bliss, I cannot conceive of any possibility to express it,
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What shall I say now of this man? is he not miserably tormented? And who amongst these dispersed and ubiquitary paines thus inflicted will be so irrational as to think that he can have any ease or pleasure? In the same manner,
What shall I say now of this man? is he not miserably tormented? And who among these dispersed and ubiquitary pains thus inflicted will be so irrational as to think that he can have any ease or pleasure? In the same manner,
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Whosoever then is the happy man that shall be counted worthy to enjoy these heavenly pleasures, I cannot see (as to the comforts of the body) what more he can desire.
Whosoever then is the happy man that shall be counted worthy to enjoy these heavenly pleasures, I cannot see (as to the comforts of the body) what more he can desire.
We shall reduce them all into seven principal heads, and here they follow, 1. Wisdome. 2. Friendship. 3. Peace. 4. Power. 5. Honour. 6. Security, and 7. Ioy. Our wisdome then, which in this life all men desire,
We shall reduce them all into seven principal Heads, and Here they follow, 1. Wisdom. 2. Friendship. 3. Peace. 4. Power. 5. Honour. 6. Security, and 7. Joy Our Wisdom then, which in this life all men desire,
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Here some body perhaps may say, how is this? shall all men know the secret sins that I have committed? Is my confession of them come to this? Is it thus that they are blotted out, forgotten,
Here Some body perhaps may say, how is this? shall all men know the secret Sins that I have committed? Is my Confessi of them come to this? Is it thus that they Are blotted out, forgotten,
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But when thou in that state of glory shalt stand in the presence of God, purged from all thy sins, canst thou be unthankful to him for that great mercy shewed thee in the remission of all thy offences? And how canst thou be thankful,
But when thou in that state of glory shalt stand in the presence of God, purged from all thy Sins, Canst thou be unthankful to him for that great mercy showed thee in the remission of all thy offences? And how Canst thou be thankful,
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if none of those sins for whose forgivenesse thou doest owe those thanks unto him, will be left in thy memory? That therefore thou mayest for ever take delight in the singing of his prayses, thou wilt (I beleeve) have alwayes in thy mind those great transgressions and eternal miseries from which he delivered thee.
if none of those Sins for whose forgiveness thou dost owe those thanks unto him, will be left in thy memory? That Therefore thou Mayest for ever take delight in the singing of his praises, thou wilt (I believe) have always in thy mind those great transgressions and Eternal misery's from which he Delivered thee.
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Seeing then that the consciences of all men shall (in that state) remaine entire to them, I dare affirme that those sinnes for whose remission thou doest then give thanks, shall likewise be openly known, not to thy confusion,
Seeing then that the Consciences of all men shall (in that state) remain entire to them, I Dare affirm that those Sins for whose remission thou dost then give thanks, shall likewise be openly known, not to thy confusion,
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nor be any more ashamed of thy most secret transgressions, then any one is in this life with the memory of some dangerous wounds or loathsome disease that he is perfectly cured of;
nor be any more ashamed of thy most secret transgressions, then any one is in this life with the memory of Some dangerous wounds or loathsome disease that he is perfectly cured of;
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why should the memory or publike knowledge of them be any more grievous to us then his denying of Iesus Christ is now to Peter, or his persecution of him to Paul, or her sins which were many to that blessed Convert Mary Magdalen, with diverse others whose sins and infirmities are already in this world publikely known of all men? And besides all this, by this publike manifestation of sins,
why should the memory or public knowledge of them be any more grievous to us then his denying of Iesus christ is now to Peter, or his persecution of him to Paul, or her Sins which were many to that blessed Convert Marry Magdalen, with diverse Others whose Sins and infirmities Are already in this world publicly known of all men? And beside all this, by this public manifestation of Sins,
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as of thy enormous and loathsome infirmities, the power and wisdome of the great Physician will by all the Elect be so much the more admired, praised and magnified;
as of thy enormous and loathsome infirmities, the power and Wisdom of the great physician will by all the Elect be so much the more admired, praised and magnified;
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but when from all parts of the earth such an exceeding number of innocent and righteous persons (if compared to me) shall appeare there, who considering the odious obscenity of my life, will (as it is most fit) abhorre me as a most abominable creature, what shall I say then, seeing there is a reward as well for unrighteousnesse as for righteousnesse? Thy feare in these circumstances is needlesse,
but when from all parts of the earth such an exceeding number of innocent and righteous Persons (if compared to me) shall appear there, who considering the odious obscenity of my life, will (as it is most fit) abhor me as a most abominable creature, what shall I say then, seeing there is a reward as well for unrighteousness as for righteousness? Thy Fear in these Circumstances is needless,
For they upon the first sight of thee, will presently know and consider, that by committing those obscenities thou didst not sin against them, but against God.
For they upon the First sighed of thee, will presently know and Consider, that by committing those obscenities thou didst not sin against them, but against God.
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for they know, that if they should any way contemne or censure thee in that state, wherein thou shalt be perfectly reconciled to the Father and all thy transgressions blotted out, they would thereby sin grievously against the Lord.
for they know, that if they should any Way contemn or censure thee in that state, wherein thou shalt be perfectly reconciled to the Father and all thy transgressions blotted out, they would thereby sin grievously against the Lord.
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By praysing God thus they will magnifie and admire in thee after Gods goodnesse, his power and sure mercies by relying on which thou didst escape and get out of the pit of perdition;
By praising God thus they will magnify and admire in thee After God's Goodness, his power and sure Mercies by relying on which thou didst escape and get out of the pit of perdition;
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after thou hast rebelled against thy Maker, and wallowed in all manner of sins and pollutions, seek now to be like one of us, who never in any thing resisted the divine will? To this Charge thou mayst answer thus.
After thou hast rebelled against thy Maker, and wallowed in all manner of Sins and pollutions, seek now to be like one of us, who never in any thing resisted the divine will? To this Charge thou Mayest answer thus.
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If I (as you say) have been formed out of the dust, it is no wonder then that (being driven up and down by every wind of temptation) I fell at last into the mire of sin;
If I (as you say) have been formed out of the dust, it is no wonder then that (being driven up and down by every wind of temptation) I fell At last into the mire of since;
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but afterwards (having first acknowledged, and then believed in the mercies of Iesus Christ, ) I did renounce and cast off all those courses which I knew to be contrary to his will,
but afterwards (having First acknowledged, and then believed in the Mercies of Iesus christ,) I did renounce and cast off all those courses which I knew to be contrary to his will,
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I fainted not, nor refused to under-go and suffer for his glory diverse tribulations and distresses, in hunger, in thirst, in watchings, persecutions, reproaches and manifold afflictions;
I fainted not, nor refused to undergo and suffer for his glory diverse tribulations and Distresses, in hunger, in thirst, in watchings, persecutions, Reproaches and manifold afflictions;
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They may tell them that the ground upon which they lay their just claime to an equality of blisse with them in the kingdome of God, is the free mercy and donation of Iesus Christ ;
They may tell them that the ground upon which they lay their just claim to an equality of bliss with them in the Kingdom of God, is the free mercy and donation of Iesus christ;
What reply now can the Angels (who because they are good of themselves, will be therefore the sooner won with reason) make unto this? truly none at all,
What reply now can the Angels (who Because they Are good of themselves, will be Therefore the sooner wone with reason) make unto this? truly none At all,
and hold thee worthy in all things of those true and eternal honours conferred upon thee, consider (if thou canst) how acceptable and pleasing such a knowledge will be to thee, which shall make thee known to all men,
and hold thee worthy in all things of those true and Eternal honours conferred upon thee, Consider (if thou Canst) how acceptable and pleasing such a knowledge will be to thee, which shall make thee known to all men,
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And shall not consequently out of that mutual and perfect knowledge arise a certaine inestimable and inviolable friendship? which shall so warm the hearts of every one towards another, that the love which every one shall have for another, shall be eviedent and convincing in the knowledge of all.
And shall not consequently out of that mutual and perfect knowledge arise a certain inestimable and inviolable friendship? which shall so warm the hearts of every one towards Another, that the love which every one shall have for Another, shall be eviedent and convincing in the knowledge of all.
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if I were in that happy state? But passe by that Meditation, and consider him, by whose mediation and grievous sufferings all these blessings were purchased for thee;
if I were in that happy state? But pass by that Meditation, and Consider him, by whose mediation and grievous sufferings all these blessings were purchased for thee;
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and so wilt thou with a certaine inward, inexpressible delight come to love him more then any others, yea infinitely more then thou canst love thy self.
and so wilt thou with a certain inward, inexpressible delight come to love him more then any Others, yea infinitely more then thou Canst love thy self.
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But seeing it fals out very frequently amongst men, that those persons who continue in a reciprocal and unanimous love, do not in all circumstances accord and consist,
But seeing it falls out very frequently among men, that those Persons who continue in a reciprocal and unanimous love, do not in all Circumstances accord and consist,
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Seeing then that God himself with all the Angels and Saints will be propitious and favourable to thy desires, it is cleare that thou wilt desire nothing which thou mayst not obtaine.
Seeing then that God himself with all the Angels and Saints will be propitious and favourable to thy Desires, it is clear that thou wilt desire nothing which thou Mayest not obtain.
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and having compassion on him, should give command to heale his infirmities, and being afterwards recovered, should give order to have him cloathed with his own royal apparel,
and having compassion on him, should give command to heal his infirmities, and being afterwards recovered, should give order to have him clothed with his own royal apparel,
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and being brought before him in that habit, should adopt him for his son, and give strict command that he should be received and acknowledged by all men for his son,
and being brought before him in that habit, should adopt him for his son, and give strict command that he should be received and acknowledged by all men for his son,
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and most odious corruptions, from all which he will purge and heale us, and being restored to perfect health, he will cloath us with the ornaments of true righteousnesse and incorruption,
and most odious corruptions, from all which he will purge and heal us, and being restored to perfect health, he will cloth us with the Ornament of true righteousness and incorruption,
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and adopt us for his sons, making us his Consorts in his own kingdome, and coheires with his only begotten Son who is in every thing coequal with himself, changing our vile bodies, that they may be like unto his glorious body, and commanding every creature to be subject unto us in all things, calling us also by his own name, and making us gods;
and adopt us for his Sons, making us his Consorts in his own Kingdom, and coheirs with his only begotten Son who is in every thing coequal with himself, changing our vile bodies, that they may be like unto his glorious body, and commanding every creature to be Subject unto us in all things, calling us also by his own name, and making us God's;
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when the wood is turn'd into embers, so that nothing appears unto thee but fire, & the lead so melted, that it cannot admit of a greater degree of heat,
when the wood is turned into embers, so that nothing appears unto thee but fire, & the led so melted, that it cannot admit of a greater degree of heat,
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because they participate according to their capacity of the same Deity with those that are superiour, shall be likewise honoured with the same title of gods.
Because they participate according to their capacity of the same Deity with those that Are superior, shall be likewise honoured with the same title of God's.
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When therefore together with so much happinesse, thou hast attained to so much honour, I do not see with what reason thou canst desire a greater Preferment.
When Therefore together with so much happiness, thou hast attained to so much honour, I do not see with what reason thou Canst desire a greater Preferment.
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Whiles then thou art blessed with the possession of those high Benefits, which we have mentioned, wilt thou not think thy selfe sufficiently happy? Yes verily, thou wilt say, well then!
While then thou art blessed with the possession of those high Benefits, which we have mentioned, wilt thou not think thy self sufficiently happy? Yes verily, thou wilt say, well then!
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but if thou couldst really injoy all those things as we have described them, but for one short day, wouldst thou not rejoyce? No question, but thou wouldst.
but if thou Couldst really enjoy all those things as we have described them, but for one short day, Wouldst thou not rejoice? No question, but thou Wouldst.
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neither indeed do I thinke it possible to expresse thy manner of joy. Suppose then if thou shouldst possesse this happinesse all thy life-time, what thou wouldst do.
neither indeed do I think it possible to express thy manner of joy. Suppose then if thou Shouldst possess this happiness all thy lifetime, what thou Wouldst do.
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But if besides all this Fruition, thou wert certaine also of a perpetuall security, and that all thy life long no accident whatsoever could rob thee of thy happinesse, I will not determine,
But if beside all this Fruition, thou Wertenberg certain also of a perpetual security, and that all thy life long no accident whatsoever could rob thee of thy happiness, I will not determine,
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Seeing then that in the life to come, thou shalt live for ever, and together with the possession of all these things, thou shalt also be eternally secured from all danger of losing them, I beseech thee,
Seeing then that in the life to come, thou shalt live for ever, and together with the possession of all these things, thou shalt also be eternally secured from all danger of losing them, I beseech thee,
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Thou shalt therefore securely, and for ever injoy all these Benefits, nor shalt thou feare the attempts of any, who would willingly deprive thee of them.
Thou shalt Therefore securely, and for ever enjoy all these Benefits, nor shalt thou Fear the attempts of any, who would willingly deprive thee of them.
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Will not thy condition be all Joy, which is the End and Effect of these Blessings? Verily I cannot see how that man should not abound with inestimable Joy, who is compast about with all the riches of eternall happinesse.
Will not thy condition be all Joy, which is the End and Effect of these Blessings? Verily I cannot see how that man should not abound with inestimable Joy, who is compassed about with all the riches of Eternal happiness.
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and increase together with their number? And as formerly, when we discoursed of Love, we did there shew how all the Inhabitants of the world to come, should love thee as well as themselves,
and increase together with their number? And as formerly, when we discoursed of Love, we did there show how all the Inhabitants of the world to come, should love thee as well as themselves,
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How is it therefore possible for any man to apprehend the manner of that mutual Ioy, seeing there are there above a thousand thousands and ten thousand times hundreds of thousands:
How is it Therefore possible for any man to apprehend the manner of that mutual Joy, seeing there Are there above a thousand thousands and ten thousand times hundreds of thousands:
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And this (as we think, and as we have exprest our selves in the beginning of this Book) is that thing which God hath prepared for those that love him,
And this (as we think, and as we have expressed our selves in the beginning of this Book) is that thing which God hath prepared for those that love him,
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or fulnesse of all good things, according to our own desire, and without any indigency, which felicity all the friends of God shall fully injoy in the life which is to come.
or fullness of all good things, according to our own desire, and without any indigency, which felicity all the Friends of God shall Fully enjoy in the life which is to come.
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For when we speake of good things, we do not say but that life eternal is farre more great and glorious then this temporal life, which we have mentioned onely by way of Manuduction.
For when we speak of good things, we do not say but that life Eternal is Far more great and glorious then this temporal life, which we have mentioned only by Way of Manuduction.
Seeing then that the Just shall be rewarded with so great a Felicity, it remaines on the contrary, that the unjust shall be visited with some extraordinary Infelicity.
Seeing then that the Just shall be rewarded with so great a Felicity, it remains on the contrary, that the unjust shall be visited with Some extraordinary Infelicity.
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Verily that Length of Life, which the just shall most joyfully embrace, because it conduceth to their fruition of eternal happinesse, will be very odious,
Verily that Length of Life, which the just shall most joyfully embrace, Because it conduceth to their fruition of Eternal happiness, will be very odious,
so in the unjust knowledge shall be turned into sadnesse and distraction of spirit. As for Love, whereby the Saints of God shall be link'd together with joy unspeakable:
so in the unjust knowledge shall be turned into sadness and distraction of Spirit. As for Love, whereby the Saints of God shall be linked together with joy unspeakable:
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It shall be a meer Affliction to the Impious, for by how much the more they love one another, by so much will they be the more troubled one at anothers punishment.
It shall be a mere Affliction to the Impious, for by how much the more they love one Another, by so much will they be the more troubled one At another's punishment.
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If it be question'd whether they may injoy any peace or concord? It is answered, they will be at discord with every creature, and every creature with them.
If it be questioned whither they may enjoy any peace or concord? It is answered, they will be At discord with every creature, and every creature with them.
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and now what more shall we say for a Conclusion to these things? Truly, that as the friends of God shall alwayes triumph in the security of their everlasting Beatitude,
and now what more shall we say for a Conclusion to these things? Truly, that as the Friends of God shall always triumph in the security of their everlasting Beatitude,
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This is onely proposed, not asserted, nor (indeed) can it be, for our Saviour himself tels us, That there is joy in the presence of the Angels of God over one sinner that repenteth, Luke 15.10. and their song is, good will towards men.
This is only proposed, not asserted, nor (indeed) can it be, for our Saviour himself tells us, That there is joy in the presence of the Angels of God over one sinner that Repenteth, Lycia 15.10. and their song is, good will towards men.
