THese words were spoken by Paul the aged not long before his death, ver. 6. I am now ready to be offered, or (as the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies) to have my blood poured out in sacrifice.
THese words were spoken by Paul the aged not long before his death, ver. 6. I am now ready to be offered, or (as the word signifies) to have my blood poured out in sacrifice.
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a Saints life is not effeminate and slothful, but like the Soldiers life. 1. In respect of hardship: A Soldier hath not his soft bed or daily fair, but undergoes tedious marches;
a Saints life is not effeminate and slothful, but like the Soldiers life. 1. In respect of hardship: A Soldier hath not his soft Bed or daily fair, but undergoes tedious marches;
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there are two things absolutely needful, food and armour; 'tis necessary to get Christ for our food and grace for our armour without this there is no abiding the day of Tryal:
there Are two things absolutely needful, food and armour; it's necessary to get christ for our food and grace for our armour without this there is no abiding the day of Trial:
the least terror of Conscience shakes it, but a true hope is permanent, Prov. 14. 32. The righteous hath hope in his death, in a dying hour his hope is in a living God.
the least terror of Conscience shakes it, but a true hope is permanent, Curae 14. 32. The righteous hath hope in his death, in a dying hour his hope is in a living God.
Scena a Roman Soldier did so long resist Ponipy's Army, till he had above an hundred darts sticking in his shield — Densam portans in pectore sylvam — Hold forth the shield of faith, and nothing can hurt you.
Scena a Roman Soldier did so long resist Ponipy's Army, till he had above an hundred darts sticking in his shield — Densam Portans in pectore sylvam — Hold forth the shield of faith, and nothing can hurt you.
'tis observable when the Devil tempted our Saviour, he ran to Scripture; 'tis writen three times Christ wounded the old Serpent with this spiritual weapon.
it's observable when the devil tempted our Saviour, he ran to Scripture; it's written three times christ wounded the old Serpent with this spiritual weapon.
then they shall not appear in their armour, but their white robes, and with palm-branches in their hands in token of victory but here they must fight the Lords battels ,
then they shall not appear in their armour, but their white robes, and with Palm branches in their hands in token of victory but Here they must fight the lords battles,
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And shall not we fight the good fight, and discharge with the fire of zeal against this bosom-traytor the flesh? The Primitive Christians cryed, Ad leonem potius quam lenonem;
And shall not we fight the good fight, and discharge with the fire of zeal against this bosom-traitor the Flesh? The Primitive Christians cried, Ad leonem potius quam lenonem;
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he sets Kingdoms a-quarrelling, that at last he may devour them, like him who sets two cocks of the game to fight, that having killed each other, he may sup with their carcasses.
he sets Kingdoms a-quarrelling, that At last he may devour them, like him who sets two cocks of the game to fight, that having killed each other, he may sup with their carcases.
Doth this hellish Goliah come into the field, and defie the living God? and shall not some spear be lift up against him? 1 Pet. 5. 9. Whom resist stedfast in faith.
Does this hellish Goliath come into the field, and defy the living God? and shall not Some spear be lift up against him? 1 Pet. 5. 9. Whom resist steadfast in faith.
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if the Cabinet of the body be so curiously wrought and embellished, Psal. 139. 15. Then what is the jewel in it? The soul is a spark and beam of celestial brightness , a blossom of eternity,
if the Cabinet of the body be so curiously wrought and embellished, Psalm 139. 15. Then what is the jewel in it? The soul is a spark and beam of celestial brightness, a blossom of eternity,
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People spend time in dressing themselves by the glass, and putting on their jewels, but do not put on their sacred Armour, Job 21. 12. They take the Timbrel and Harp,
People spend time in dressing themselves by the glass, and putting on their Jewels, but do not put on their sacred Armour, Job 21. 12. They take the Timbrel and Harp,
Christ animates and strengthens us , Isa. 41. 10. He puts his spirit within us , and so we are more than conquerors, Rom. 8. 37. 3. Our Enemy Satan is beaten in part already;
christ animates and strengthens us, Isaiah 41. 10. He puts his Spirit within us, and so we Are more than conquerors, Rom. 8. 37. 3. Our Enemy Satan is beaten in part already;
as David went out against Goliah in the Name of the Lord, 1 Sam. 17. 45. The Saints overcame the accuser of the brethren by the blood of the Lamb, Rev. 12. 11. 2. We must fight upon our knees by Prayer:
as David went out against Goliath in the Name of the Lord, 1 Sam. 17. 45. The Saints overcame the accuser of the brothers by the blood of the Lamb, Rev. 12. 11. 2. We must fight upon our knees by Prayer:
While Joshua was fighting, Moses was praying on the Mount, Exod. 17. 11. so while we are fighting, let us be praying, Ephes. 6. 13, 18. The way to overcome is upon our knees.
While joshua was fighting, Moses was praying on the Mount, Exod 17. 11. so while we Are fighting, let us be praying, Ephesians 6. 13, 18. The Way to overcome is upon our knees.
2. Observe, Christians should hold on till they come to the finishing of their Faith, a carceribus ad metam; 'tis not enough to begin well, to put forth fair blossoms of Religion at first,
2. Observe, Christians should hold on till they come to the finishing of their Faith, a carceribus ad Metam; it's not enough to begin well, to put forth fair blossoms of Religion At First,
It was the honour of the Church of Thyatira, her last works were better than her first, Rev. 2. 19. The excellency of a medicine is when it keeps its vertue.
It was the honour of the Church of Thyatira, her last works were better than her First, Rev. 2. 19. The excellency of a medicine is when it keeps its virtue.
Demas forsook God, and afterwards became a Priest in an Idol-Temple, saith Dorotheus. Julian bathed himself in the blood of beasts offered in sacrifice to Heathen gods,
Demas forsook God, and afterwards became a Priest in an Idol-Temple, Says Dorotheus. Julian bathed himself in the blood of beasts offered in sacrifice to Heathen God's,
We have had more shipwracks at Land than at Sea, men have made shipwrack of their conscience, 1 Tim. 1. 19. Apostates unravel the work they have been doing for Heaven, they pick out all their golden stitches, Ezek. 18. 14. As if a Limner should with a pencil draw a curious piece,
We have had more Shipwrecks At Land than At Sea, men have made shipwreck of their conscience, 1 Tim. 1. 19. Apostates unravel the work they have been doing for Heaven, they pick out all their golden Stitches, Ezekiel 18. 14. As if a Limner should with a pencil draw a curious piece,
Apostates drop as windfalls into the Devils mouth, they having disparaged the ways of God, and put Christ to open shame, Heb. 6. 6. God will make them do penance in Hell .
Apostates drop as windfalls into the Devils Mouth, they having disparaged the ways of God, and put christ to open shame, Hebrew 6. 6. God will make them doe penance in Hell.
Who makes reckoning of corn that sheds before harvest? or fruit that falls from the tree before it be ripe? O Christians, remember your Salvation is now nearer, Rom. 13. 11. You are within prospect of the Holy land,
Who makes reckoning of corn that sheds before harvest? or fruit that falls from the tree before it be ripe? O Christians, Remember your Salvation is now nearer, Rom. 13. 11. You Are within prospect of the Holy land,
he advanceth his mast and topsail, and sets out fair for Heaven, but in time of temptation falls away, Mat. 13. 21. but a true Christian is fixed in holiness;
he Advanceth his mast and topsail, and sets out fair for Heaven, but in time of temptation falls away, Mathew 13. 21. but a true Christian is fixed in holiness;
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and the eternal recompences, Col. 1. 23. Grounded and setled; such as are unprincipled will be led into any error, the Masse or the Alchoran, you may lead a blind man any whither;
and the Eternal recompenses, Col. 1. 23. Grounded and settled; such as Are unprincipled will be led into any error, the Mass or the Alcoran, you may led a blind man any whither;
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3. If we would keep the Faith to the end, let us labour to tast the sweetness of Religion in our own souls, Psal. 34. 8. O tast and see that the Lord is good.
3. If we would keep the Faith to the end, let us labour to taste the sweetness of Religion in our own Souls, Psalm 34. 8. Oh taste and see that the Lord is good.
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they could tast some sweetness in corn and oyl, but Promises were dry brests. If the wine of the Word have ever chear'd our heart, we will never part with it.
they could taste Some sweetness in corn and oil, but Promises were dry breasts. If the wine of the Word have ever cheered our heart, we will never part with it.
A Christian may have a double principle, but he hath not a double heart; he is perfect with the Lord, Deut. 18. 13. Nothing will hold out but sincerity, Psal. 25. 21. Let integrity preserve me. When Job could not hold fast his Estate,
A Christian may have a double principle, but he hath not a double heart; he is perfect with the Lord, Deuteronomy 18. 13. Nothing will hold out but sincerity, Psalm 25. 21. Let integrity preserve me. When Job could not hold fast his Estate,
And what Crown is this? a Crown of Righteousness. The felicity of Heaven is described sometimes by a city for riches, Heb. 11. 10. sometimes by a country for pleasure, Heb. 11. 16. sometimes by a Crown for honour.
And what Crown is this? a Crown of Righteousness. The felicity of Heaven is described sometime by a City for riches, Hebrew 11. 10. sometime by a country for pleasure, Hebrew 11. 16. sometime by a Crown for honour.
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2. It is called a Crown of life, Jam. 1. 12. whoever heard before of a living Crown? It is a Crown of life, not only (as Grotius saith) because it is bestowed in the life to come,
2. It is called a Crown of life, Jam. 1. 12. whoever herd before of a living Crown? It is a Crown of life, not only (as Grotius Says) Because it is bestowed in the life to come,
we cannot deserve a crum at Gods hands, much less a Crown. That which merits must be a gift, not a debt, whatever service we do for God is a due debt; nay, we cannot pay all; nay, that which we pay is not in currant money, our duties are stained with sin, where then is merit? but it is called a Crown of Righteousness, because it is purchased by Christs righteousness,
we cannot deserve a crumb At God's hands, much less a Crown. That which merits must be a gift, not a debt, whatever service we do for God is a due debt; nay, we cannot pay all; nay, that which we pay is not in currant money, our duties Are stained with since, where then is merit? but it is called a Crown of Righteousness, Because it is purchased by Christ righteousness,
that which disparageth earthly Crowns is, they are corruptible, Prov. 27. 24. Doth the Crown endure to every generation? Terrestrial Crowns soon moulder into the dust,
that which disparageth earthly Crowns is, they Are corruptible, Curae 27. 24. Does the Crown endure to every generation? Terrestrial Crowns soon moulder into the dust,
but the Crown of righteousness is a Crown of Immortality, it neither spends nor fades , 1 Pet. 5. 4. Ye shall receive a Crown of righteousness which fadeth not away.
but the Crown of righteousness is a Crown of Immortality, it neither spends nor fades, 1 Pet. 5. 4. You shall receive a Crown of righteousness which fades not away.
Chrysostom saith, The souls of the blessed shall be bespangled, NONLATINALPHABET, with some of those illustrious beams of Gods glory which shall be transparent through the bright mirrour of Christs Humane nature.
Chrysostom Says, The Souls of the blessed shall be bespangled,, with Some of those illustrious beams of God's glory which shall be transparent through the bright mirror of Christ Humane nature.
what mighty acclamations and triumphs will be on the Saints Coronation day? such will be the extasies and divine raptures of joy, as exceed our very faith .
what mighty acclamations and Triumphos will be on the Saints Coronation day? such will be the ecstasies and divine raptures of joy, as exceed our very faith.
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The delights of Heaven may be better felt than expressed. Whatever can be said of the Coelestial Crown is but gutta de mari, as a drop to the Ocean, nay, scarce so much.
The delights of Heaven may be better felt than expressed. Whatever can be said of the Celestial Crown is but gutta de Mary, as a drop to the Ocean, nay, scarce so much.
Answ. They shall receive it in part immediately after death, before their bodies are buried, their souls are crowned, 2 Cor. 5. 8. Absent from the body, present with the Lord;
Answer They shall receive it in part immediately After death, before their bodies Are buried, their Souls Are crowned, 2 Cor. 5. 8. Absent from the body, present with the Lord;
after fighting the good fight of faith, comes the Crown of righteousness. When we hear of the severe part of Religion, steeping our souls in the brinish tears of repentance, mortifying our complexion-sin, we are ready to grumble and mutiny,
After fighting the good fight of faith, comes the Crown of righteousness. When we hear of the severe part of Religion, steeping our Souls in the brinish tears of Repentance, mortifying our complexion sin, we Are ready to grumble and mutiny,
but do we serve God for nought? will he not compensate our labours with a Crown? yea, such a Crown which as far exceeds our thoughts as it doth our deserts. No man can say without wrong done to God that he is an hard master. The Lord gives double pay, he gives great vailes in his service here, inward joy and peace, and afterwards he refresheth us with the delights of Paradise which are without intermission and expiration:
but do we serve God for nought? will he not compensate our labours with a Crown? yea, such a Crown which as Far exceeds our thoughts as it does our deserts. No man can say without wrong done to God that he is an hard master. The Lord gives double pay, he gives great vails in his service Here, inward joy and peace, and afterwards he refresheth us with the delights of Paradise which Are without intermission and expiration:
the godly are advanced to Crowns of Glory, the wicked are bound with chains of darkness, Jude 6. But what are these chains? Surely such as no aqua-fortis can eat a-sunder.
the godly Are advanced to Crowns of Glory, the wicked Are bound with chains of darkness, U^de 6. But what Are these chains? Surely such as no aquafortis can eat asunder.
Sinners may break the chain of Gods Precepts, but they cannot break the chain of his Power: This is the unparallel'd misery of impenitent souls, they do not go to a Crown when they dye, but to a Prison;
Sinners may break the chain of God's Precepts, but they cannot break the chain of his Power: This is the unparalleled misery of impenitent Souls, they do not go to a Crown when they die, but to a Prison;
but in Hell there is no year of release when the damned shall go free, Mark 9. 44. What is become of mens intellectuals? Have they lost their reason as well as their conscience? Why do they not bethink themselves in time what sin will bring them to,
but in Hell there is no year of release when the damned shall go free, Mark 9. 44. What is become of men's intellectuals? Have they lost their reason as well as their conscience? Why do they not bethink themselves in time what since will bring them to,
though now it shows its colour in the glass, yet in the end it will bite as a serpent, Prov. 23. 32. If a man had but a sight of Hell (saith Bellarmine) it were enough to make him sober,
though now it shows its colour in the glass, yet in the end it will bite as a serpent, Curae 23. 32. If a man had but a sighed of Hell (Says Bellarmine) it were enough to make him Sobrium,
tears give vent to grief — strangulat inclusus dolor — but there is no reason we should grieve excessively for our pious friends, they receive a Crown, and shall we mourn when they have preferment? Suppose you had a dear relation beyond the Sea,
tears give vent to grief — strangulat inclusus dolour — but there is no reason we should grieve excessively for our pious Friends, they receive a Crown, and shall we mourn when they have preferment? Suppose you had a dear Relation beyond the Sea,
and you should hear he were Crowned King, would you grieve to hear of his advancement? Thy friend who dies in the Lord, receives immediately a Crown of Righteousness,
and you should hear he were Crowned King, would you grieve to hear of his advancement? Thy friend who die in the Lord, receives immediately a Crown of Righteousness,
and will you be cast down with sorrow? Why should you shed tears immoderately for them who have all tears wiped from their eyes? Why should you be swallowed up of grief for them who are swallowed up of joy? They are removed hence for their advantage,
and will you be cast down with sorrow? Why should you shed tears immoderately for them who have all tears wiped from their eyes? Why should you be swallowed up of grief for them who Are swallowed up of joy? They Are removed hence for their advantage,
than to sojourn in the tents of Kedar? Is it not better to live among Angels than fiery serpents? Is it not best to have Christs banner of love displaid over us? Are there any sweeter smiles or softer embraces than his? Why then should any macerate,
than to sojourn in the tents of Kedar? Is it not better to live among Angels than fiery Serpents? Is it not best to have Christ banner of love displayed over us? are there any Sweeten smiles or Softer embraces than his? Why then should any macerate,
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his dying-day was his ascension-day: O then keep thy tears for thy sins, but do not torment thy self with grief for him, whose soul is as holy as it would be,
his Dying day was his Ascension day: Oh then keep thy tears for thy Sins, but do not torment thy self with grief for him, whose soul is as holy as it would be,
Use 2. Tryal. Are we heirs to this glorious Crown? Such only as are righteous persons shall wear the Crown of Righteousness: The work of righteousness goes before the Crown of Righteousness, Isa. 32. 17. Are we not only Morally, but Theologically righteous? Have we a righteousness of imputation procured for us by Christs merit,
Use 2. Trial. are we Heirs to this glorious Crown? Such only as Are righteous Persons shall wear the Crown of Righteousness: The work of righteousness Goes before the Crown of Righteousness, Isaiah 32. 17. are we not only Morally, but Theologically righteous? Have we a righteousness of imputation procured for us by Christ merit,
and a righteousness of implantation produced in us by his spirit? Are we consecrated with the anointing Oyl of grace? God gilds the elect with the beams of his own Holiness,
and a righteousness of implantation produced in us by his Spirit? are we consecrated with the anointing Oil of grace? God gilds the elect with the beams of his own Holiness,
let not them think to go to Heaven per saltum, to leap out of Delilah's lap into Abrahams bosom, 1 Cor. 6. 9. Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? God will not lay a Viper in his bosom,
let not them think to go to Heaven per saltum, to leap out of Delilah's lap into Abrahams bosom, 1 Cor. 6. 9. Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? God will not lay a Viper in his bosom,
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1. Believe that there is a Crown of Righteousness laid up for all that fight the good fight. Some of the Rabbins say, that the great dispute between Cain and Abel was about the world to come:
1. Believe that there is a Crown of Righteousness laid up for all that fight the good fight. some of the Rabbis say, that the great dispute between Cain and Abel was about the world to come:
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This truth concerning the real Elyzian delights in reversion, should be graven upon our hearts as with the point of a diamond. Carnal persons look upon the felicities of the other world,
This truth Concerning the real Elyzian delights in reversion, should be graved upon our hearts as with the point of a diamond. Carnal Persons look upon the felicities of the other world,
What did Christ pray for, but that all the Saints might be with him? John 17. 24. And what Christ prayed for as he was man, he hath power to give as he is God:
What did christ pray for, but that all the Saints might be with him? John 17. 24. And what christ prayed for as he was man, he hath power to give as he is God:
Besides, the Lord hath given us the unction of his spirit to prepare us, and the earnest of his spirit to assure us of happiness, 2 Cor. 1. 21. and he will not lose his earnest;
Beside, the Lord hath given us the unction of his Spirit to prepare us, and the earnest of his Spirit to assure us of happiness, 2 Cor. 1. 21. and he will not loose his earnest;
To question this, is to destroy the main Article of our Creed, life everlasting. Such Atheists as judg the eternal recompences fictions, put God to swear against them, that they shall never see life.
To question this, is to destroy the main Article of our Creed, life everlasting. Such Atheists as judge the Eternal recompenses fictions, put God to swear against them, that they shall never see life.
and at the end of their journy pay a large tribute at the Pisan Castle to the Turks; and when they come thither, they see only a bare sepulchre, where it is supposed their Saviour lay.
and At the end of their journey pay a large tribute At the Pisan Castle to the Turks; and when they come thither, they see only a bore Sepulchre, where it is supposed their Saviour lay.
Did they take such pains to gratifie their superstitious devotion? What Herculean labour then should a Christian undertake in his journy to the true land of promise, whereby he shall both see and enjoy his Saviour,
Did they take such pains to gratify their superstitious devotion? What Herculean labour then should a Christian undertake in his journey to the true land of promise, whereby he shall both see and enjoy his Saviour,
〈 … 〉 we but take as much pains for Heaven, as others do for the world, undoubtedly we might obtain it, Phil. 3. 15. Reaching forth unto those things which are before .
〈 … 〉 we but take as much pains for Heaven, as Others do for the world, undoubtedly we might obtain it, Philip 3. 15. Reaching forth unto those things which Are before.
Was there such strife for a corruptible Crown in the Olympian and Isthmean races? Sometimes the Crown bestowed upon the Victor was made of Olive, sometimes of Mirtle, sometimes of Cynamon enclos'd in Gold; but still it was corruptible:
Was there such strife for a corruptible Crown in the Olympian and Isthmean races? Sometime the Crown bestowed upon the Victor was made of Olive, sometime of Myrtle, sometime of Cinnamon enclosed in Gold; but still it was corruptible:
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With what vigour and resolution did Hannibal march over the Alps for the obtaining terrestrial Kingdoms? How should we act then ad extremum virium, for that Orient Crown which shines ten thousand times brighter than the Sun in its meridian splendour.
With what vigour and resolution did Hannibal march over the Alps for the obtaining terrestrial Kingdoms? How should we act then ad extremum virium, for that Orient Crown which shines ten thousand times Brighter than the Sun in its meridian splendour.
Anna the Prophetess departed not from the Temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day, Luk. 2. 37. The learned Calvin, Jewell, Perkins were indefatigable in their pursuit after Glory.
Anna the Prophetess departed not from the Temple, but served God with Fastings and Prayers night and day, Luk. 2. 37. The learned calvin, Jewel, Perkins were indefatigable in their pursuit After Glory.
Who would not toyl all day, to catch salvation at night? when the flesh crys out, What a weariness is it? Who can endure all this labour? say, it is worse enduring Hell:
Who would not toil all day, to catch salvation At night? when the Flesh cries out, What a weariness is it? Who can endure all this labour? say, it is Worse enduring Hell:
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and then comes the immarcescible Crown. 2. It hath a particular aspect to believers. 1. Be full of anhelations and longings for this Crown of Righteousness.
and then comes the immarcescible Crown. 2. It hath a particular aspect to believers. 1. Be full of anhelations and longings for this Crown of Righteousness.
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They question their interest in this excellent glory; were their title to Heaven more cleared, they would need patience to be content to stay here any longer.
They question their Interest in this excellent glory; were their title to Heaven more cleared, they would need patience to be content to stay Here any longer.
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St. Paul desired to be dissolved and be with Christ, Phil. 1. 23. It was the speech of an holy man on his death-bed, My heart is in heaven, Lord lead me to that glory which I have seen already as through a glass .
Saint Paul desired to be dissolved and be with christ, Philip 1. 23. It was the speech of an holy man on his deathbed, My heart is in heaven, Lord led me to that glory which I have seen already as through a glass.
should not we be willing to be called out of the bloody field, where the bullets of temptation fly so fast, that we may receive a victorious Garland? We now live far from Court, we do rather desire God than enjoy him;
should not we be willing to be called out of the bloody field, where the bullets of temptation fly so fast, that we may receive a victorious Garland? We now live Far from Court, we do rather desire God than enjoy him;
think what it will be to be led into Christs wine-celler, to have the kisses of his mouth, to smell the Savour of his oyntments, to lye in his bosom, that bed of love; think what it will be to have unstained honour, unparallel'd beauty, unmixed joy;
think what it will be to be led into Christ wine-cellar, to have the Kisses of his Mouth, to smell the Savour of his ointments, to lie in his bosom, that Bed of love; think what it will be to have unstained honour, unparalleled beauty, unmixed joy;
what it will be to tread upon stars, to dwell among Cherubims, and to feast on those dulcia fercula, heavenly delicacies and rarities wherewith God himself is delighted.
what it will be to tread upon Stars, to dwell among Cherubims, and to feast on those Dulce fercula, heavenly delicacies and rarities wherewith God himself is delighted.
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as Monica, who hearing of the joys of Heaven, cryed out, Quid hic facio? What should I do here? why is my soul held any longer with this earthen fetter of the flesh? would but God give us some Idaea,
as Monica, who hearing of the Joys of Heaven, cried out, Quid hic facio? What should I do Here? why is my soul held any longer with this earthen fetter of the Flesh? would but God give us Some Idaea,
how should we be ready to fall into a Trance with Peter? And being a little recovered out of it, what earnest suiters would we be to be caught up for ever into the Heavenly Paradise.
how should we be ready to fallen into a Trance with Peter? And being a little recovered out of it, what earnest Suitors would we be to be caught up for ever into the Heavenly Paradise.
Love and serve God more intensly than others, who hath laid up such things for you, as eye hath not seen, nor can it enter into mans heart to conceive, 1 Cor. 15. 58. Always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing your labour is not in vain in the Lord — immensum gloria calcar habet — St. Paul had a spirit of activity for God, 1 Cor. 15. 10. I laboured NONLATINALPHABET more abundantly than they all.
Love and serve God more intensely than Others, who hath laid up such things for you, as eye hath not seen, nor can it enter into men heart to conceive, 1 Cor. 15. 58. Always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing your labour is not in vain in the Lord — immensum gloria calcar habet — Saint Paul had a Spirit of activity for God, 1 Cor. 15. 10. I laboured more abundantly than they all.
O discriminating grace for ever to be adored, how can we serve God enough? If there could be tears shed in Heaven, it would be for this that we have been so lame in our duty,
Oh discriminating grace for ever to be adored, how can we serve God enough? If there could be tears shed in Heaven, it would be for this that we have been so lame in our duty,
3. Let this be as Bezoar-stone to revive and bear up your hearts under all your present sufferings, Act. 20. 23. Bonds and afflictions abide me. Affliction is the Saints diet-drink;
3. Let this be as Bezoar-stone to revive and bear up your hearts under all your present sufferings, Act. 20. 23. Bonds and afflictions abide me. Affliction is the Saints diet-drink;
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Believers are as a ship that hath the waves beating on both sides, but this Text may buoy them up from sinking, there is glory which doth succed and exceed all their sufferings.
Believers Are as a ship that hath the waves beating on both sides, but this Text may buoy them up from sinking, there is glory which does succeed and exceed all their sufferings.
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The Saints now drink in a wormwood-cup, but shortly they shall drink in a spiced cup, and tast the same heavenly Nectar as the Angels. One days wearing the Coelestial Crown, will abundantly pay for all their sufferings, Rom. 8. 18. I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
The Saints now drink in a wormwood-cup, but shortly they shall drink in a spiced cup, and taste the same heavenly Nectar as the Angels. One days wearing the Celestial Crown, will abundantly pay for all their sufferings, Rom. 8. 18. I reckon that the sufferings of this present time, Are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Death therefore is made a part of the inventory, 1 Cor. 3. 22. Death is yours. When the mantle of the flesh drops off, the soul ascends in a triumphant chariot;
Death Therefore is made a part of the inventory, 1 Cor. 3. 22. Death is yours. When the mantle of the Flesh drops off, the soul ascends in a triumphant chariot;
But why should any of Gods children be under such consternation, and have the trembling at the heart? What hurt doth death do to them? it pulls off their fetters and puts jewels upon them;
But why should any of God's children be under such consternation, and have the trembling At the heart? What hurt does death do to them? it pulls off their fetters and puts Jewels upon them;
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Go forth my soul, said Hilarion on his death-bed, what fearest thou? why should the godly dread their priviledg? is a Prince afraid to cross the narrow Seas who is sure to be Crowned assoon as he comes at shore? This puts Roses into the pale face of death,
Go forth my soul, said Hilarion on his deathbed, what Fearest thou? why should the godly dread their privilege? is a Prince afraid to cross the narrow Seas who is sure to be Crowned As soon as he comes At shore? This puts Roses into the pale face of death,
This man of God hath left a sweet favour and perfume behind in Gods Church, besides his atchievement of humane learning, he was enriched with the knowledg of Christ crucified. The Graces excell the Muses. He was very humble;
This man of God hath left a sweet favour and perfume behind in God's Church, beside his Achievement of humane learning, he was enriched with the knowledge of christ Crucified. The Graces excel the Muses. He was very humble;
This blessed person deceased, did live as an incarnate Angel. I may say of him as Basil of Gregory Nazianzen, he thundred in his Doctrine, and lightned in his Conversation. He was charitable-minded.
This blessed person deceased, did live as an incarnate Angel. I may say of him as Basil of Gregory Nazianzen, he thundered in his Doctrine, and lightened in his Conversation. He was charitable-minded.
I have been credibly informed, that out of that little he had gathered together while he was in his Living, he appointed two hundred pounds (which he intrusted in the hands of Feoffees) to be improved annually for the good of the poor to buy them Bibles.
I have been credibly informed, that out of that little he had gathered together while he was in his Living, he appointed two hundred pounds (which he Entrusted in the hands of Feoffees) to be improved annually for the good of the poor to buy them Bibles.
the souls he converted were his Crown of rejoicing , and now he wears a Crown of Righteousness. How great a loss hath Glocestershire and London of this eminent Minister.
the Souls he converted were his Crown of rejoicing, and now he wears a Crown of Righteousness. How great a loss hath Gloucestershire and London of this eminent Minister.
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Sicut testa ovorum quamvis pulchre formata, necesse est tamen eam frangi ut inde pullus procedat; ita hujus corporis necesse est testam, ut status ille sublimior regni coelestis effulgeat. Clem Al.
Sicut testa ovorum Quamvis pulchre formata, Necessary est tamen eam frangi ut inde pullus procedat; ita hujus corporis Necessary est Testament, ut status Isle sublimior Regni coelestis effulgeat. Clem Al.
