The perfect man described in his life and end In a funeral discourse upon Psalm XXXVII. 37. Occasioned by the death of that pattern of uprightness Mr. Edward Lawrence. By Nathanael Vincent, M.A. minister of the Gospel. Whereunto are added some passages out of two letters, written by two excellent ministers concerning Mr. Lawrence; who were well acquainted with him, and with the worth of him.
and tho a Regal Throne, or a Triple Crown, is to me contemptible in comparison of a Pulpit; yet I must needs confess that I come with a sad heart to preach the Word this day;
and though a Regal Throne, or a Triple Crown, is to me contemptible in comparison of a Pulpit; yet I must needs confess that I come with a sad heart to preach the Word this day;
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and the reason of my Sorrow is, the loss of that Excellent Man and Minister of Christ, who dwelt in this place, who is now effectually silenced by Death,
and the reason of my Sorrow is, the loss of that Excellent Man and Minister of christ, who dwelled in this place, who is now effectually silenced by Death,
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This burning and shining Light, a great many Years ago, was put under a Bushel, which was worthy to have been set in a Golden Candlestick; but now alas!
This burning and shining Light, a great many years ago, was put under a Bushel, which was worthy to have been Set in a Golden Candlestick; but now alas!
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He had in his life-time declared his Will against a Funeral Sermon; for he was far from affecting those Praises and Commendations which are usually given in Funeral Discourses;
He had in his lifetime declared his Will against a Funeral Sermon; for he was Far from affecting those Praises and Commendations which Are usually given in Funeral Discourses;
having such a large share of Humility, joyned with his other great Ministerial Accomplishments. When the news of his Death came first to my ears, I said what I thought,
having such a large share of Humility, joined with his other great Ministerial Accomplishments. When the news of his Death Come First to my ears, I said what I Thought,
That the perfect Man may be the better understood, you must know that there is a threefold Perfection spoken of in Scripture. Legal. Coelestial. Evangelical.
That the perfect Man may be the better understood, you must know that there is a threefold Perfection spoken of in Scripture. Legal. Celestial. Evangelical.
1. There is a Legal Perfection: This was in Adam before the Fall; he was made perfect and upright; but being made mutable, he quickly sought out many inventions, Eccles. 7. 29. and made himself quite and clean another Creature from what he was at first created.
1. There is a Legal Perfection: This was in Adam before the Fallen; he was made perfect and upright; but being made mutable, he quickly sought out many Inventions, Eccles. 7. 29. and made himself quite and clean Another Creature from what he was At First created.
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but when Man was to be formed, it was not done without some kind of Solemnity and Consultation, Gen. 1. 26. And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.
but when Man was to be formed, it was not done without Some kind of Solemnity and Consultation, Gen. 1. 26. And God said, Let us make man in our image, After our likeness.
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He could, and for a while did come up to the terms of the first Covenant, Do this and live. And thus perfect he did remain, till through the Temptations of the evil One, he let go his primitive Righteousness and Integrity.
He could, and for a while did come up to the terms of the First Covenant, Do this and live. And thus perfect he did remain, till through the Temptations of the evil One, he let go his primitive Righteousness and Integrity.
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or desire any thing for our selves, higher than, or so high as this. This the Apostle speaks of, 1 Cor. 13. 9, 10. For we know in part, and we prophecy in part;
or desire any thing for our selves, higher than, or so high as this. This the Apostle speaks of, 1 Cor. 13. 9, 10. For we know in part, and we prophecy in part;
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The great Physician began the Cure of those blessed Souls in this World, and now in the other World 'tis perfected; that Scripture is applicable to every one of them, Cant. 4. 7. Thou art all fair my love, there is no spot in thee.
The great physician began the Cure of those blessed Souls in this World, and now in the other World it's perfected; that Scripture is applicable to every one of them, Cant 4. 7. Thou art all fair my love, there is no spot in thee.
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And if he had stood, the Tree of Life, the Sacrament of the first Covenant, was to assure him of Immortality; yet that Body was much inferior to a Spiritual Body at the Resurrection.
And if he had stood, the Tree of Life, the Sacrament of the First Covenant, was to assure him of Immortality; yet that Body was much inferior to a Spiritual Body At the Resurrection.
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Col. 3 4. The perfection of Heaven, which Christ is the Purchaser of, will be found by many degrees to be beyond that Perfection which was in the first Paradice.
Col. 3 4. The perfection of Heaven, which christ is the Purchaser of, will be found by many Degrees to be beyond that Perfection which was in the First Paradise.
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The Apostle, without Selfcontradiction, affirms himself to be perfect and not perfect, almost in the same breath Phil. 3. 12. Not as tho I had already attained, or were already perfect;
The Apostle, without Selfcontradiction, affirms himself to be perfect and not perfect, almost in the same breath Philip 3. 12. Not as though I had already attained, or were already perfect;
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No one Power or Faculty is let alone to be altogether as it was. The Mind is enlightned, the Conscience awakened, the Will and Affections have a new byass;
No one Power or Faculty is let alone to be altogether as it was. The Mind is enlightened, the Conscience awakened, the Will and Affections have a new bias;
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and the Memory retains things necessary and worthy to be remembred; and the heart being purified, the members are yielded as Instruments of Righteousness unto Holiness.
and the Memory retains things necessary and worthy to be remembered; and the heart being purified, the members Are yielded as Instruments of Righteousness unto Holiness.
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In this Sense all things are become new, 2 Cor. 5. 17. and yet the inward man is further to be renewed day by day, 2 Cor. 4. 16. 2. The perfect Man is made pertaker of every Grace.
In this Sense all things Are become new, 2 Cor. 5. 17. and yet the inward man is further to be renewed day by day, 2 Cor. 4. 16. 2. The perfect Man is made partaker of every Grace.
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There cannot be truly any Vertue in any man, where any one Vice is allowed to be predominant. 'Tis a great truth concerning the Graces of the Spirit, that they are all linked together. There is no Grace insincerity in that man, who ordinarily and presumptuously does what he knows to be evil in God's sight,
There cannot be truly any Virtue in any man, where any one Vice is allowed to be predominant. It's a great truth Concerning the Graces of the Spirit, that they Are all linked together. There is no Grace insincerity in that man, who ordinarily and presumptuously does what he knows to be evil in God's sighed,
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In the perfect man's breast plate, or if you will in his breast, there is Faith, and Love, and Righteousness: It is Hope that is his Helmet. It is Humility that is both his Cloathing and Ornament; and Zeal is not so much one single Grace, as an high degree of all. The Spirit of the Lord dwels in the perfect man;
In the perfect Man's breast plate, or if you will in his breast, there is Faith, and Love, and Righteousness: It is Hope that is his Helmet. It is Humility that is both his Clothing and Ornament; and Zeal is not so much one single Grace, as an high degree of all. The Spirit of the Lord dwells in the perfect man;
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and where the Spirit is and abides, all his Graces are with him. This is plainly intimated, John 1. 16. Of his fulness we all have received and grace for grace.
and where the Spirit is and abides, all his Graces Are with him. This is plainly intimated, John 1. 16. Of his fullness we all have received and grace for grace.
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and that peace shall be added, Prov. 3. 2. Nay one that is ungodly, designing to die the death of the Righteous, may put a value upon the promises of deliverance from the wrath to come, and from eternal condemnation.
and that peace shall be added, Curae 3. 2. Nay one that is ungodly, designing to die the death of the Righteous, may put a valve upon the promises of deliverance from the wrath to come, and from Eternal condemnation.
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There is good reason that the promises of sanctification should be look'd upon as exceeding great and precious; for by these the perfect man is made a partaker of the divine nature,
There is good reason that the promises of sanctification should be looked upon as exceeding great and precious; for by these the perfect man is made a partaker of the divine nature,
and has power to save and destroy, John 4. 12. He looks upon the Law delivered on Mount Sinai, as in force upon Mount Zion; and that by faith the law is established, Rom. 3. 31. The Apostle's manner of Expression carries in it a strong motive to Obedience, 1 Thess. 4. 2. For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.
and has power to save and destroy, John 4. 12. He looks upon the Law Delivered on Mount Sinai, as in force upon Mount Zion; and that by faith the law is established, Rom. 3. 31. The Apostle's manner of Expression carries in it a strong motive to obedience, 1 Thess 4. 2. For you know what Commandments we gave you by the Lord jesus.
Psal. 119. 5, 10. Whereas the unsound Professor is not reconciled to every Command, nor indeed to any. Though his Obedience seem exact in many respects, yet offending in one point or other, he is guilty of violating the whole law, James 2. 10. His partial Obedience to the Commands, shews he is not sincere in keeping any one of them.
Psalm 119. 5, 10. Whereas the unsound Professor is not reconciled to every Command, nor indeed to any. Though his obedience seem exact in many respects, yet offending in one point or other, he is guilty of violating the Whole law, James 2. 10. His partial obedience to the Commands, shows he is not sincere in keeping any one of them.
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5. The perfect man keeps judgment and does righteousness at all times, Psal. 106. 3. He sticks to the Lord's testimonies, and cleaves to the Lord himself with an unshaken purpose of heart, even in times of great Apostacy and falling away:
5. The perfect man keeps judgement and does righteousness At all times, Psalm 106. 3. He sticks to the Lord's testimonies, and cleaves to the Lord himself with an unshaken purpose of heart, even in times of great Apostasy and falling away:
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David did not build the Temple yet the Lord tells him he did well, in that it was in his heart to do it, 2 Chron. 6. 8. What was in heart to do, God reckons as done, and well done. Abraham did not actually Sacrifice his Son Isaac, yet 'tis said again and again that he offered him up, Heb. 11. 17. The Will for the Deed is accepted.
David did not built the Temple yet the Lord tells him he did well, in that it was in his heart to do it, 2 Chronicles 6. 8. What was in heart to do, God reckons as done, and well done. Abraham did not actually Sacrifice his Son Isaac, yet it's said again and again that he offered him up, Hebrew 11. 17. The Will for the Deed is accepted.
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The more there is of a willing Mind, the more there is of a perfect Heart, 1 Chron. 28. 9. In the second place I am to shew wherein the perfection of the perfect man lies;
The more there is of a willing Mind, the more there is of a perfect Heart, 1 Chronicles 28. 9. In the second place I am to show wherein the perfection of the perfect man lies;
This uprightness does not only include Integrity, in opposition to Partiality, but it includes Truth and Power, in opposition to Shew and Form; for Form wants the principal Dimension of Uprightness, which is Depth and Substance.
This uprightness does not only include Integrity, in opposition to Partiality, but it includes Truth and Power, in opposition to Show and From; for From Wants the principal Dimension of Uprightness, which is Depth and Substance.
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but by many Arguments he vindicates his uprightness, Job 31. And among the rest by this, ver. 33. That he had not covered his transgression like Adam, by hiding his iniquity in his bosom. To excuse Sin is inexcusable;
but by many Arguments he vindicates his uprightness, Job 31. And among the rest by this, ver. 33. That he had not covered his Transgression like Adam, by hiding his iniquity in his bosom. To excuse since is inexcusable;
to defend Sin, How offensive is it unto God! The upright man, in his Repentance, exposes his Sin with its many Aggravations, till it appears as it is, out of measure sinful; and concludes it, beyond measure, hateful.
to defend since, How offensive is it unto God! The upright man, in his Repentance, exposes his since with its many Aggravations, till it appears as it is, out of measure sinful; and concludes it, beyond measure, hateful.
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and begs that God would create in him a clean one; and because of the deceitfulness of his Heart, he prays that a right spirit might be renewed within him, Psal. 51. 10.
and begs that God would create in him a clean one; and Because of the deceitfulness of his Heart, he prays that a right Spirit might be renewed within him, Psalm 51. 10.
The upright man, who is naturally inclined to Covetousness, watches and prays against the love of worldly wealth, as that which is the root of all evil.
The upright man, who is naturally inclined to Covetousness, watches and prays against the love of worldly wealth, as that which is the root of all evil.
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If his Constitution inclines him to impure Lusts, he endeavours to prevent, or to quench these hellish sparks at first kindling, and to possess his heart, as well as vessel, in sanctification and honour.
If his Constitution inclines him to impure Lustiest, he endeavours to prevent, or to quench these hellish sparks At First kindling, and to possess his heart, as well as vessel, in sanctification and honour.
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were it not for Jesus the Mediator, his very uprightness could never be accepted. He has his all from Christ, he does all by his strength; and what he does is through him acceptable to God:
were it not for jesus the Mediator, his very uprightness could never be accepted. He has his all from christ, he does all by his strength; and what he does is through him acceptable to God:
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Love to Christ constrains him to live to him that died for him, 2 Cor. 5. 14, 15. and rather than be separated from Christ and from his love, he resolves by the glorious Spirit's aid, to part with the most desirable outward Comforts, and with Life it self.
Love to christ constrains him to live to him that died for him, 2 Cor. 5. 14, 15. and rather than be separated from christ and from his love, he resolves by the glorious Spirit's aid, to part with the most desirable outward Comforts, and with Life it self.
It was NONLATINALPHABET, an uncorrupt and fervent love to the Lord Jesus, which made the Apostle full of earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing he should be ashamed;
It was, an uncorrupt and fervent love to the Lord jesus, which made the Apostle full of earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing he should be ashamed;
and very willing that Christ should be magnified in his body, whether it were by life or death, Phil. 1. 20. 4. The upright man walks before God in truth.
and very willing that christ should be magnified in his body, whither it were by life or death, Philip 1. 20. 4. The upright man walks before God in truth.
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He sets himself before God, unto whose pure and piercing eye the inmost secrets of his Heart are open and naked; and he is sensible the Lord can take no pleasure in him without sincerity. 1 Chron. 29. 17. I know, O my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness.
He sets himself before God, unto whose pure and piercing eye the inmost secrets of his Heart Are open and naked; and he is sensible the Lord can take no pleasure in him without sincerity. 1 Chronicles 29. 17. I know, Oh my God, that thou Triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness.
Upright Hezekiah walked before God in truth and with a perfect heart, and did that which was good in his sight, Isa. 38. 3. His heart was in what he did, and he had the Heart-searcher's Approbation,
Upright Hezekiah walked before God in truth and with a perfect heart, and did that which was good in his sighed, Isaiah 38. 3. His heart was in what he did, and he had the Heart-searcher's Approbation,
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he has confidence towards God. An upright man may be influenced by the fear of punishment. They were the Friends of Christ, to whom he speaks thus, Be not afraid of them that kill the body,
he has confidence towards God. an upright man may be influenced by the Fear of punishment. They were the Friends of christ, to whom he speaks thus, Be not afraid of them that kill the body,
But though fear has an influence, 'tis not the only inducement to walk with God. He that is upright knows that love is the great thing which God commands;
But though Fear has an influence, it's not the only inducement to walk with God. He that is upright knows that love is the great thing which God commands;
However the Lord deals with them, the upright have reason to conclude the immutability of his love, and that his faithfulness never fails. Job 17. 8, 9. Ʋpright men shall be astonied at this,
However the Lord deals with them, the upright have reason to conclude the immutability of his love, and that his faithfulness never fails. Job 17. 8, 9. Ʋpright men shall be astonished At this,
And if it be ask'd how the upright man comes to be thus tenacious of his sincerity? I answer, 'Tis not only because of the delight and sweetness he finds in reflecting upon it;
And if it be asked how the upright man comes to be thus tenacious of his sincerity? I answer, It's not only Because of the delight and sweetness he finds in reflecting upon it;
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An exemplary Conversation is a very convincing thing, it stops the mouths of ignorant and evil Speakers. 1 Pet. 2. 15. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
an exemplary Conversation is a very convincing thing, it stops the mouths of ignorant and evil Speakers. 1 Pet. 2. 15. For so is the will of God, that with well doing you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.
they being convinced that accusations are false, when consciences and conversations are good, 1 Pet. 3. 16. Having a good conscience, that whereas they speak evil of you as of evil doers, they may be ashamed who falsly accuse your good conversation in Christ.
they being convinced that accusations Are false, when Consciences and conversations Are good, 1 Pet. 3. 16. Having a good conscience, that whereas they speak evil of you as of evil doers, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good Conversation in christ.
If the World did but mark the perfect man, it might prevent that woe from falling upon them which is denounced against them, because of offences which they are apt to take at Religion,
If the World did but mark the perfect man, it might prevent that woe from falling upon them which is denounced against them, Because of offences which they Are apt to take At Religion,
as if it self were but an imaginary thing, and all that profess it were Dissemblers. And if loose and carnal Professors would but mark them whose exact and circumspect walking does shew them to be sincere, and Saints indeed; it might startle their Consciences and make them very unquiet, because they are so very unlike those, who in their manner of living, do shew forth the power of godliness;
as if it self were but an imaginary thing, and all that profess it were Dissemblers. And if lose and carnal Professors would but mark them whose exact and circumspect walking does show them to be sincere, and Saints indeed; it might startle their Consciences and make them very unquiet, Because they Are so very unlike those, who in their manner of living, do show forth the power of godliness;
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their Consciences might call them vain men, their faith a dead faith, their profession an empty and vain shew; Jam. 2. 20. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
their Consciences might call them vain men, their faith a dead faith, their profession an empty and vain show; Jam. 2. 20. But wilt thou know, Oh vain man, that faith without works is dead?
2. The perfect man is to be marked for imitation. That excellent Company of Faithful ones, mentioned Heb. 11. are called NONLATINALPHABET, a cloud of Witnesses, Heb. 12. 1. here seems to be an allusion to the cloud in the Wilderness which directed the Children of Israel to the land of Canaan.
2. The perfect man is to be marked for imitation. That excellent Company of Faithful ones, mentioned Hebrew 11. Are called, a cloud of Witnesses, Hebrew 12. 1. Here seems to be an allusion to the cloud in the Wilderness which directed the Children of Israel to the land of Canaan.
But their bright side may be of great use for our direction and encouragement. When we observe how holy, heavenly, full of love to God and goodness, and diligent in the Lord's work others have been;
But their bright side may be of great use for our direction and encouragement. When we observe how holy, heavenly, full of love to God and Goodness, and diligent in the Lord's work Others have been;
We should by no means be slothful, but followers of them, who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Heb 6. 11. 12. Our Lord himself indeed is incomparably the best Pattern; Sin never found any place in him. 1 Pet. 2. 22. Who did no sin, neither was guile sound in his mouth.
We should by no means be slothful, but followers of them, who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Hebrew 6. 11. 12. Our Lord himself indeed is incomparably the best Pattern; since never found any place in him. 1 Pet. 2. 22. Who did no since, neither was guile found in his Mouth.
Secondly, As the perfect and upright man is to be marked; so he is worthy to be beheld; the Text says, Behold the upright. The Psalmist beheld the transgressors, and was grieved:
Secondly, As the perfect and upright man is to be marked; so he is worthy to be beheld; the Text Says, Behold the upright. The Psalmist beheld the transgressors, and was grieved:
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yet Sodom had stood undestroyed by Fire and Brimstone, if ten righteous persons had been found therein, Gen. 18. 32. when Abraham said, Oh let not my Lord be angry,
yet Sodom had stood undestroyed by Fire and Brimstone, if ten righteous Persons had been found therein, Gen. 18. 32. when Abraham said, O let not my Lord be angry,
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Nay, One Moses stood in the Breach, when the Sins of Israel had opened a wide Gap for the Wrath of God to break in upon them, Psalm 106. 23. Therefore he said, he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.
Nay, One Moses stood in the Breach, when the Sins of Israel had opened a wide Gap for the Wrath of God to break in upon them, Psalm 106. 23. Therefore he said, he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.
by Grace the upright man is what he is, and by the same Grace he does what he does. Who ever laboured so abundantly as the Apostle Paul? Whose Labours were more succeeded to the Glory of God, to the Church's, and the World's benefit, than his were? Yet he ascribes nothing to himself,
by Grace the upright man is what he is, and by the same Grace he does what he does. Who ever laboured so abundantly as the Apostle Paul? Whose Labours were more succeeded to the Glory of God, to the Church's, and the World's benefit, than his were? Yet he ascribes nothing to himself,
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Men are not to glory, or to be gloried in; but he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord, 1 Cor. 1. 31. 3. Behold the upright man, so as to desire and hope that the same Grace which made him upright, may make you so.
Men Are not to glory, or to be gloried in; but he that Glorieth, let him glory in the Lord, 1 Cor. 1. 31. 3. Behold the upright man, so as to desire and hope that the same Grace which made him upright, may make you so.
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Upright ones were not such by their first Birth, but by their second. The Apostle readily makes this acknowledgment, Eph. 2. 3. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh,
Upright ones were not such by their First Birth, but by their second. The Apostle readily makes this acknowledgment, Ephesians 2. 3. Among whom also we all had our Conversation in times passed in the Lustiest of our Flesh, fulfilling the Desires of the Flesh,
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and of the mind, and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. Therefore concerning sincere Saints, it must be said, That they are born not of blood,
and of the mind, and were by nature the children of wrath, even as Others. Therefore Concerning sincere Saints, it must be said, That they Are born not of blood,
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nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God, John 1. 13. And that God who of his own will begat them with the word of truth, can easily also regenerate you by the the same means,
nor of the will of the Flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God, John 1. 13. And that God who of his own will begat them with the word of truth, can Easily also regenerate you by thee the same means,
In the fourth place I am to shew, What of this perfect and upright Man our eye in a special manner should be upon, and that is his end. To look to the end of Persons and Things, and likewise those things that are endless, is a great piece of Wisdom.
In the fourth place I am to show, What of this perfect and upright Man our eye in a special manner should be upon, and that is his end. To look to the end of Persons and Things, and likewise those things that Are endless, is a great piece of Wisdom.
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the Soul is redeemed from the power of the grave, for God doth receives it, Psalm 49. 15. and the Body shall not always be the Graves prisoner; but the Union between these two constituent parts by Death is dissolved.
the Soul is redeemed from the power of the grave, for God does receives it, Psalm 49. 15. and the Body shall not always be the Graves prisoner; but the union between these two constituent parts by Death is dissolved.
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Working hard and living, must run parallel: Nay, with allusion to what Caesar once said, we may affirm, Necesse est laborare, non est necesse vivere.
Working hard and living, must run parallel: Nay, with allusion to what Caesar once said, we may affirm, Necessary est laborare, non est Necessary vivere.
2. Death puts an end to the upright man's Sorrows; here in this World, he is in his Minority, and is under the Discipline of the Rod; after Death he will not need it.
2. Death puts an end to the upright Man's Sorrows; Here in this World, he is in his Minority, and is under the Discipline of the Rod; After Death he will not need it.
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the Son of God is with the sincere Saint in every Furnace, and his Presence makes the Furnace both tolerable and purifying: Under the heaviest Burthens;
the Son of God is with the sincere Saint in every Furnace, and his Presence makes the Furnace both tolerable and purifying: Under the Heaviest Burdens;
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everlasting Arms shall sustain him, and well may he be comforted with the thoughts of everlasting Love. But the end of his days puts a full period to his Troubles and Sorrows;
everlasting Arms shall sustain him, and well may he be comforted with the thoughts of everlasting Love. But the end of his days puts a full Period to his Troubles and Sorrows;
and when the upright man is just going; this Enemy may give him a blow at parting. He usually endeavours to make a Saint's Death-bed uneasy and uncomfortable;
and when the upright man is just going; this Enemy may give him a blow At parting. He usually endeavours to make a Saint's Deathbed uneasy and uncomfortable;
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and sometimes he strives to lift up the perfect man with Spiritual Pride; As the famous Knox of Scotland was tempted to an high Opinion of himself when he was near expiring,
and sometime he strives to lift up the perfect man with Spiritual Pride; As the famous Knox of Scotland was tempted to an high Opinion of himself when he was near expiring,
having overcome, he sits down in that throne with his blessed Lord himself, where he shall never be molested more with any of the Enemies of his Salvation.
having overcome, he sits down in that throne with his blessed Lord himself, where he shall never be molested more with any of the Enemies of his Salvation.
4. Death puts end to the upright man's natural Life. Tho his Life on Earth is far from being a noxious and hurtful Vapour; yet 'tis a vapour which appeareth for a little time,
4. Death puts end to the upright Man's natural Life. Though his Life on Earth is Far from being a noxious and hurtful Vapour; yet it's a vapour which appears for a little time,
upon all that have sinned death passes, Rom. 5. 12. Tho the Bodies of the Saints are Members of Christ, and Instruments of Righteousness to Holiness, and the Temples of the Holy Ghost himself,
upon all that have sinned death passes, Rom. 5. 12. Tho the Bodies of the Saints Are Members of christ, and Instruments of Righteousness to Holiness, and the Temples of the Holy Ghost himself,
and after they have been so long imprisoned in the Grave, how glorious will be the strength and love of Christ their Lord and Head, in rescuing his Members all of them from under Death's Dominion,
and After they have been so long imprisoned in the Grave, how glorious will be the strength and love of christ their Lord and Head, in rescuing his Members all of them from under Death's Dominion,
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and how will the power of the Spirit be manifested in rearing up his Temples out of the Dust, and in making them so transcendently glorious, and likewise so firm and durable, that they shall stand and abide unto eternity!
and how will the power of the Spirit be manifested in rearing up his Temples out of the Dust, and in making them so transcendently glorious, and likewise so firm and durable, that they shall stand and abide unto eternity!
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His dying day may well be the joyfullest day that ever he lived, because the last moment of his time is his entrance into a blessed Eternity. He is indeed a Son of Peace, and Death should not disturb it.
His dying day may well be the joyfullest day that ever he lived, Because the last moment of his time is his Entrance into a blessed Eternity. He is indeed a Son of Peace, and Death should not disturb it.
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The Enmity between God and him, being slain by the Cross of Christ, Eph. 2. 16. the Value and Virtue of Christ's Crucifixion must needs make Peace that is lasting. The middle Wall of Partition that is thrown down, shall never be reared up again.
The Enmity between God and him, being slave by the Cross of christ, Ephesians 2. 16. the Valve and Virtue of Christ's Crucifixion must needs make Peace that is lasting. The middle Wall of Partition that is thrown down, shall never be reared up again.
The upright man's Sins are all removed from him, as far as the East is from the West, Psalm 103. 12. and he may as well imagine the two Poles that are so far distant should meet together,
The upright Man's Sins Are all removed from him, as Far as the East is from the West, Psalm 103. 12. and he may as well imagine the two Poles that Are so Far distant should meet together,
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2 The perfect and upright man dieth in peace with others. If all things are to be done with charity, 1 Cor. 16. 14 then dying must be in Charity likewise.
2 The perfect and upright man Dieth in peace with Others. If all things Are to be done with charity, 1 Cor. 16. 14 then dying must be in Charity likewise.
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How can he dye in the love of God, whose heart is full of malice and hatred to his Brother? I remember what that blessed Martyr, Bradford, said at his Death, I ask all the World forgiveness,
How can he die in the love of God, whose heart is full of malice and hatred to his Brother? I Remember what that blessed Martyr, Bradford, said At his Death, I ask all the World forgiveness,
and his last Prayer was for them, that God would not lay their Sin and blood-guiltiness to their charge, Acts 7. 60. When the heart is emptied of Wrath and Bitterness, and desire of Revenge, whatever Injuries have been received; when peace has been pursued,
and his last Prayer was for them, that God would not lay their since and Bloodguiltiness to their charge, Acts 7. 60. When the heart is emptied of Wrath and Bitterness, and desire of Revenge, whatever Injuries have been received; when peace has been pursued,
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and there has been an universal Love to all Saints; and in Obedience to Christ's Command it has been extended even to despightful Enemies; here is a comfortable evidence of Peace with God,
and there has been an universal Love to all Saints; and in obedience to Christ's Command it has been extended even to Spiteful Enemies; Here is a comfortable evidence of Peace with God,
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3. The perfect and upright Man when he comes to dye, has reason and good ground to have peace within himself. I dare not affirm, That every good Man concludes his Days with this Peace. The Letters of Mr. Paul Bains discover a great measure of Grace and Holiness, and an excellent Spirit in him;
3. The perfect and upright Man when he comes to die, has reason and good ground to have peace within himself. I Dare not affirm, That every good Man concludes his Days with this Peace. The Letters of Mr. Paul Bains discover a great measure of Grace and Holiness, and an excellent Spirit in him;
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Yet I am sure there is sufficient ground for peace within the perfect Man. For Christ died that Death might be unstung; and that Believers might not be terrified at it, but triumph over it.
Yet I am sure there is sufficient ground for peace within the perfect Man. For christ died that Death might be unstung; and that Believers might not be terrified At it, but triumph over it.
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Through Death he destroyed the Devil, as he had the Power of Death, that is, to make Death terrible, and consequently deliver them, who through the fear of death were all their life-time subject to bondage, Heb. 2. 14, 15. What a most desirable way of dying is this,
Through Death he destroyed the devil, as he had the Power of Death, that is, to make Death terrible, and consequently deliver them, who through the Fear of death were all their lifetime Subject to bondage, Hebrew 2. 14, 15. What a most desirable Way of dying is this,
when Conscience has great Peace, being purged and healed by the Blood of Christ! When the God of Love and Peace, speaks Peace to the departing Soul by his comforting Spirit! And a Saint can say with righteous Simeon of old, Luke 1. 29, 30. Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
when Conscience has great Peace, being purged and healed by the Blood of christ! When the God of Love and Peace, speaks Peace to the departing Soul by his comforting Spirit! And a Saint can say with righteous Simeon of old, Lycia 1. 29, 30. Lord, now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
In those blessed Regions unto which he goes, there is Light without Darkness, there is Love without the least Discord, there is Joy without any Sorrow, and secure Possession without any Disturbance, or fear of Deprivation. The gulph that is fixed, Luke 16. 26. as it for ever banishes Hope out of Hell, so it leaves not the least room for Fear in Heaven. It is much to be lamented, that Saints at this day discover no more of love, and of a peaceable Temper, but when they are all come to the same Heaven, God who is Light and Love will be all in all, 1 Cor. 15. 28. and they all will be perfectly One in Him!
In those blessed Regions unto which he Goes, there is Light without Darkness, there is Love without the least Discord, there is Joy without any Sorrow, and secure Possession without any Disturbance, or Fear of Deprivation. The gulf that is fixed, Lycia 16. 26. as it for ever Banishes Hope out of Hell, so it leaves not the least room for fear in Heaven. It is much to be lamented, that Saints At this day discover no more of love, and of a peaceable Temper, but when they Are all come to the same Heaven, God who is Light and Love will be all in all, 1 Cor. 15. 28. and they all will be perfectly One in Him!
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First, Concerning the Person deceased. And truly I speak not only my Affection, but my Conscience, when I say, I do believe there was not a Man upon Earth that better deserved to be called a perfect Man, than our Mr. Edward Lawrence.
First, Concerning the Person deceased. And truly I speak not only my Affection, but my Conscience, when I say, I do believe there was not a Man upon Earth that better deserved to be called a perfect Man, than our Mr. Edward Lawrence.
Upright he was towards God, downright in his Dealings with Men. An even and well-spun Thread of Truth, and Honesty, and Faithfulness ran through the whole Course of his Conversation in the World.
Upright he was towards God, downright in his Dealings with Men. an even and well-spun Thread of Truth, and Honesty, and Faithfulness ran through the Whole Course of his Conversation in the World.
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He 〈 … 〉 had a numerous Family when he left his Living on the Black Bartholomew-day; and being asked how he hoped to be provided for? He answered, That the Sixth of Matthew should maintain him By Faith he rested on that promise, that all other things shall be added to them who first seek the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness.
He 〈 … 〉 had a numerous Family when he left his Living on the Black Bartholomew's day; and being asked how he hoped to be provided for? He answered, That the Sixth of Matthew should maintain him By Faith he rested on that promise, that all other things shall be added to them who First seek the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness.
In all Chastizements he perceived the Faithfulness and Love of his Chastizer, and this made all strokes tolerable. His sick Fits, his Pains, his wearisome and wakeful Nights, 〈 … 〉, never made him, that ever I could hear,
In all Chastisements he perceived the Faithfulness and Love of his Chastizer, and this made all Strokes tolerable. His sick Fits, his Pains, his wearisome and wakeful Nights, 〈 … 〉, never made him, that ever I could hear,
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He was troubled to see the Members of the Body of Christ divided; so little consulting the honour of their Head, or their own Interest. He was stiffly for no Party, very moderate towards all. True Goodness he liked and loved where-ever he saw it,
He was troubled to see the Members of the Body of christ divided; so little consulting the honour of their Head, or their own Interest. He was stiffly for no Party, very moderate towards all. True goodness he liked and loved wherever he saw it,
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He was not in the Quarrels of this present Age; he loved and followed after Peace as well as Holiness, and shared in the Blessedness which is promised to the Peace-makers. He was troubled to see roots of Bitterness bringing forth such bitter Fruits almost every where, and in every Party. And with such meekness of Wisdom, with such calmness and sedateness of Spirit, he carried it towards Men of all Perswasions;
He was not in the Quarrels of this present Age; he loved and followed After Peace as well as Holiness, and shared in the Blessedness which is promised to the Peacemakers. He was troubled to see roots of Bitterness bringing forth such bitter Fruits almost every where, and in every Party. And with such meekness of Wisdom, with such calmness and sedateness of Spirit, he carried it towards Men of all Persuasions;
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and his Words and Ways were so inoffensive, that I never heard any one speak ill of Mr. Edward Lawrence, but all that knew him were ready to acknowledg that he was a Man of eminent Godliness, of a most peaceable Temper,
and his Words and Ways were so inoffensive, that I never herd any one speak ill of Mr. Edward Lawrence, but all that knew him were ready to acknowledge that he was a Man of eminent Godliness, of a most peaceable Temper,
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And as he loved all Saints as such, by what Name soever distinguished, so he vexed his righteous Soul from day to day, because of the Ʋngodliness, Infidelity, and Debaucheries of this wicked Age. In his last Sermon which was upon that Text, Isaiah 29. 6. When thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world-will learn righteousness, with very great Zeal and warmth, he pressed upon his Hearers the learning, the loving, the practice of Righteousness for the Nations sake, and for their own Souls sake, that it might be well with the one, and with the other.
And as he loved all Saints as such, by what Name soever distinguished, so he vexed his righteous Soul from day to day, Because of the Ʋngodliness, Infidelity, and Debaucheries of this wicked Age. In his last Sermon which was upon that Text, Isaiah 29. 6. When thy Judgments Are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world-will Learn righteousness, with very great Zeal and warmth, he pressed upon his Hearers the learning, the loving, the practice of Righteousness for the nations sake, and for their own Souls sake, that it might be well with the one, and with the other.
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4. He was a man of great Ministerial Accomplishments. His worth was like the deep Rivers which run more silently, whereas the shallow Brooks do make the greater Noise. He was very able in Controversial Divinity; his Judgment was sound, his Arguments strong, his Head and Notions very clear; and having a clear Apprehension of Truths himself, he could make them very plain to others understandings; and in his arguings he was very free from Passion;
4. He was a man of great Ministerial Accomplishments. His worth was like the deep rivers which run more silently, whereas the shallow Brooks do make the greater Noise. He was very able in Controversial Divinity; his Judgement was found, his Arguments strong, his Head and Notions very clear; and having a clear Apprehension of Truths himself, he could make them very plain to Others understandings; and in his arguings he was very free from Passion;
1. Take notice of his great Affection to you, and how this Affection was spiritualized; he loved you, but especially your Souls, the most precious part of you;
1. Take notice of his great Affection to you, and how this Affection was spiritualized; he loved you, but especially your Souls, the most precious part of you;
As to his youngest Son, who is a Minister of the Gospel, I heartily wish, tho it be an hard thing which I wish, that a double portion of his Fathers Spirit may be vouchsafed to him!
As to his youngest Son, who is a Minister of the Gospel, I heartily wish, though it be an hard thing which I wish, that a double portion of his Father's Spirit may be vouchsafed to him!
and you may expect a gracious return. If you give your selves to Prayers, God may answer his Supplications after his death in bestowing Temporal, Spiritual, and Eternal Benefits upon you.
and you may expect a gracious return. If you give your selves to Prayers, God may answer his Supplications After his death in bestowing Temporal, Spiritual, and Eternal Benefits upon you.
Every step you take is a step towards the Grave. Every moment of your time which passes away brings you nearer to Eternity. God wishes you wise to consider your later end;
Every step you take is a step towards the Grave. Every moment of your time which passes away brings you nearer to Eternity. God wishes you wise to Consider your later end;
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he will be much pleased to see you very earnest with him to make you so; he is ready to teach you so to number your days, that you may apply your hearts unto wisdom, Psal. 90. 12. The serious thoughts of death will quicken you in your Duties, and break the force of Temptations: Think of the time when you must leave the World, that eagerness after the World may be abated. To how good purpose will you live, if with the Apostle you dye daily! 1 Cor. 15. 31. 2. Let it be your care that your end may be peace.
he will be much pleased to see you very earnest with him to make you so; he is ready to teach you so to number your days, that you may apply your hearts unto Wisdom, Psalm 90. 12. The serious thoughts of death will quicken you in your Duties, and break the force of Temptations: Think of the time when you must leave the World, that eagerness After the World may be abated. To how good purpose will you live, if with the Apostle you die daily! 1 Cor. 15. 31. 2. Let it be your care that your end may be peace.
Believe in Jesus the great Peace-maker between God and Man, that you may joy in him, because by him you have received the atonement, Rom. 5. 11. Let your Faith be accompanied with Obedience and Love to the Laws of God. Psal. 119. 165. Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing shall offend them.
Believe in jesus the great Peacemaker between God and Man, that you may joy in him, Because by him you have received the atonement, Rom. 5. 11. Let your Faith be accompanied with obedience and Love to the Laws of God. Psalm 119. 165. Great peace have they that love thy law, and nothing shall offend them.
the testimony of his Conscience, that by the grace of God he had had his Conversation in the World in simplicity and godly sincerity, did fill him with Peace and Joy, 2 Cor. 1. 9, 12. Never be weary of well-doing, that your Lord when he comes may find you so doing. 'Tis labour best bestowed when you are diligent, that you may be found of him in peace without spot and blameless.
the testimony of his Conscience, that by the grace of God he had had his Conversation in the World in simplicity and godly sincerity, did fill him with Peace and Joy, 2 Cor. 1. 9, 12. Never be weary of welldoing, that your Lord when he comes may find you so doing. It's labour best bestowed when you Are diligent, that you may be found of him in peace without spot and blameless.
