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The Funeral Sermon Preached at the Interment of the Body of Susannah Yeats of the Parish of Minching-Hampton in Glocester-shire.
The Funeral Sermon Preached At the Interment of the Body of Susannah Yeats of the Parish of Minching-Hampton in Gloucestershire.
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THE Text was from the Gospel of St. John, Chapter the Eleventh, part of the Eleventh Verse, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth.
THE Text was from the Gospel of Saint John, Chapter the Eleventh, part of the Eleventh Verse, Our friend Lazarus Sleepeth.
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The occasion of these words, arose from the Divine Intelligence which the Godhead of Christ gave to his Manhood, of the death of Lazarus, Brother to Mary Magdellen, who deceased in the Town of Bethany, verse the first.
The occasion of these words, arose from the Divine Intelligence which the Godhead of christ gave to his Manhood, of the death of Lazarus, Brother to Marry Magdellen, who deceased in the Town of Bethany, verse the First.
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WHICH Intelligence our Saviour communicated to his Disciples in the words of the Text, but in a dark and ambiguous manner, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth. Which doubtful expression occasioned from his Disciples this reply, Verse 12. Then said his Disciples, Lord,
WHICH Intelligence our Saviour communicated to his Disciples in the words of the Text, but in a dark and ambiguous manner, Our friend Lazarus Sleepeth. Which doubtful expression occasioned from his Disciples this reply, Verse 12. Then said his Disciples, Lord,
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if he sleep, he shall do well. For so indeed natural sleep is a great mercy to a labouring or travelling Man,if he sleep, he shall do well. For so indeed natural sleep is a great mercy to a labouring or traveling Man,
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or to one under the visiting hand of God, in Feverish or Consumptive distempers;
or to one under the visiting hand of God, in Feverish or Consumptive distempers;
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now it's most probable that in this sense the Disciples understood the words of their Master, as verse 13. sheweth.
now it's most probable that in this sense the Disciples understood the words of their Master, as verse 13. shows.
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Howbeit Jesus spake of his death, but they thought that he had spoken of taking rest in sleep. Howbeit jesus spoke of his death, but they Thought that he had spoken of taking rest in sleep.
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BUT our Saviour not being willing to leave them in the dark, plainly tells them, that Lazarus was dead, Verse 14. Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead
BUT our Saviour not being willing to leave them in the dark, plainly tells them, that Lazarus was dead, Verse 14. Then said jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead
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FROM hence we may observe this Note by the way:
FROM hence we may observe this Note by the Way:
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Doct. THAT tho Christ may suffer his People to lye in the Dark as to some things,
Doct. THAT though christ may suffer his People to lie in the Dark as to Some things,
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and some Truths for a while, yet in his time he will reveal it more plainly to them. and Some Truths for a while, yet in his time he will reveal it more plainly to them.
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The Disciples of Christ were as ignorant of most of the Truths of the Gospel,
The Disciples of christ were as ignorant of most of the Truths of the Gospel,
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and Mysteries of Salvation, as they were of what our Saviour meant about the sleep of Lazarus: But in his good time he as plainly unfolds the Mysteries of the Kingdom of God to them,
and Mysteres of Salvation, as they were of what our Saviour meant about the sleep of Lazarus: But in his good time he as plainly unfolds the Mysteres of the Kingdom of God to them,
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as he did the mystery of Lazarus sleep, Acts 1. 3. Light is sown for the righteous,
as he did the mystery of Lazarus sleep, Acts 1. 3. Light is sown for the righteous,
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and gladness for the upright in heart. Not only the light of Prosperity, but the light of Knowledg;and gladness for the upright in heart. Not only the Light of Prosperity, but the Light of Knowledge;
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and as it hath its seeding, so in Christ's time it shall have its springing season.
and as it hath its seeding, so in Christ's time it shall have its springing season.
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The path of the just shineth more and more unto the perfect day, Col. 2. 3. It's true, that in Christ are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledg;The path of the just shines more and more unto the perfect day, Col. 2. 3. It's true, that in christ Are hid all the treasures of Wisdom and knowledge;
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and it's in Christ for believers, John 1. 16. but he will give it down to them as he sees his time.
and it's in christ for believers, John 1. 16. but he will give it down to them as he sees his time.
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Christ had many things to say to his Disciples, but they could not bear them at that time.
christ had many things to say to his Disciples, but they could not bear them At that time.
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But let this be the comfort of every sincere Christian, That first or last Christ will open the treasures of light and knowledg to thee, only be often putting up that Prayer for thy self, which Paul put up for the Ephesians, Ephes. 1. 16, 17, 18, 19. and doubt not of a good Issue.
But let this be the Comfort of every sincere Christian, That First or last christ will open the treasures of Light and knowledge to thee, only be often putting up that Prayer for thy self, which Paul put up for the Ephesians, Ephesians 1. 16, 17, 18, 19. and doubt not of a good Issue.
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AND so we come to the words themselves, in which you have these three things: 1. The Person speaking. 2. The Person spoken of: 3. The Words spoken.
AND so we come to the words themselves, in which you have these three things: 1. The Person speaking. 2. The Person spoken of: 3. The Words spoken.
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1. YOU have the Person speaking, and that was Jesus Christ. 2. You have the Person spoken of,
1. YOU have the Person speaking, and that was jesus christ. 2. You have the Person spoken of,
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and that was Lazarus. 3. You you have the Words spoken, which are these, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth. Which words have these two things in them;
and that was Lazarus. 3. You you have the Words spoken, which Are these, Our friend Lazarus Sleepeth. Which words have these two things in them;
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first, A manifestation of the relation that there was betwixt Christ, the Disciples, and Lazarus; (mark) he doth not say Lazarus my Friend, but Lazarus our friend sleepeth.
First, A manifestation of the Relation that there was betwixt christ, the Disciples, and Lazarus; (mark) he does not say Lazarus my Friend, but Lazarus our friend Sleepeth.
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FROM hence we may observe by the way, Doct. THAT those who are friends to Christ, are friends also to his People.
FROM hence we may observe by the Way, Doct. THAT those who Are Friends to christ, Are Friends also to his People.
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Lazarus was Christ's Friend, therefore Christ tells his Disciples that he was their Friend;Lazarus was Christ's Friend, Therefore christ tells his Disciples that he was their Friend;
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Lazarus our friend sleepeth. And then, if only those which are friends to Christ are friends to his people,Lazarus our friend Sleepeth. And then, if only those which Are Friends to christ Are Friends to his people,
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then those which are not friends to the people of Christ, will never prove themselves friends to Jesus Christ.
then those which Are not Friends to the people of christ, will never prove themselves Friends to jesus christ.
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There is a reciprocal respect in the relation;
There is a reciprocal respect in the Relation;
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To love Christ, is to love his people, and to love the people of Christ, is to love Christ;
To love christ, is to love his people, and to love the people of christ, is to love christ;
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because Christ and his people are one. 2. THE second thing contained in the words of the Text, is this;
Because christ and his people Are one. 2. THE second thing contained in the words of the Text, is this;
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namely, the qualification of the person spoken of: That is understood, tho not exprest; namely, That he was a good Man;
namely, the qualification of the person spoken of: That is understood, though not expressed; namely, That he was a good Man;
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for he was the Friend of Christ. Lazarus our friend is dead. From hence also we may observe by the way,
for he was the Friend of christ. Lazarus our friend is dead. From hence also we may observe by the Way,
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Doct. THAT none but godly, gracious men, are indeed the friends of Christ. Christ hath many pretended Friends in the World;
Doct. THAT none but godly, gracious men, Are indeed the Friends of christ. christ hath many pretended Friends in the World;
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but for his real Friends, we may say of them in our day, as Solomon spake of a vertuous Woman in his day, One of a thousand of such can we not find.
but for his real Friends, we may say of them in our day, as Solomon spoke of a virtuous Woman in his day, One of a thousand of such can we not find.
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Many that will serve Christ so long as they may serve themselves in serving of him;
Many that will serve christ so long as they may serve themselves in serving of him;
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but when an impoverished Christ comes to live upon them, they will quickly give him cause to say, That such friends were never true to them that trusted them.
but when an impoverished christ comes to live upon them, they will quickly give him cause to say, That such Friends were never true to them that trusted them.
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And as for ungodly men, they are not friends, but enemies to Jesus Christ;
And as for ungodly men, they Are not Friends, but enemies to jesus christ;
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they are enemies to his Person, to his Offices, to his Laws, to his Gospel, to his Ministers, to his People.
they Are enemies to his Person, to his Offices, to his Laws, to his Gospel, to his Ministers, to his People.
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Col. 1. 21. You that were sometimes alienated, and enemies in your mind by wicked works. Col. 1. 21. You that were sometime alienated, and enemies in your mind by wicked works.
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IT's only the Godly and Gracious which are the real Friends of Christ; where there is no reconciliation, there can be no friendship.
IT's only the Godly and Gracious which Are the real Friends of christ; where there is no reconciliation, there can be no friendship.
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Now it's only Grace which can reconcile the heart to Christ; and none but godly men have true Grace:
Now it's only Grace which can reconcile the heart to christ; and none but godly men have true Grace:
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Therefore none but such can be real Friends to Christ. Abraham was a godly man, therefore called the Friend of God;
Therefore none but such can be real Friends to christ. Abraham was a godly man, Therefore called the Friend of God;
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and Moses was a godly man, and it's said, that God talked with him face to face,
and Moses was a godly man, and it's said, that God talked with him face to face,
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as a man talketh with his friend.
as a man talketh with his friend.
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LASTLY, You have the final end of Lazarus (as to this Life) spoken of;
LASTLY, You have the final end of Lazarus (as to this Life) spoken of;
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1. Which is delivered figuratively. 2. More plainly. 1. HIS end is spoken of in a figure, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth.
1. Which is Delivered figuratively. 2. More plainly. 1. HIS end is spoken of in a figure, Our friend Lazarus Sleepeth.
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2. IT is delivered more plainly, Our friend Lazarus is dead. FROM hence we shall observe these two points of Doctrine:
2. IT is Delivered more plainly, Our friend Lazarus is dead. FROM hence we shall observe these two points of Doctrine:
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Doct. 1. THAT good men must dye as well as bad men. Doct. 2. THAT, to the Friends of Christ, Death is but a sleep.
Doct. 1. THAT good men must die as well as bad men. Doct. 2. THAT, to the Friends of christ, Death is but a sleep.
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IT is the first Observation which we shall handle at this time, which we shall, 1. Prove to you. 2. Shew you what death is. 3. Give you the grounds of the point. 4. Apply the whole.
IT is the First Observation which we shall handle At this time, which we shall, 1. Prove to you. 2. Show you what death is. 3. Give you the grounds of the point. 4. Apply the Whole.
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Doct. THAT good men must dye as well as bad men; This you have in the Text:
Doct. THAT good men must die as well as bad men; This you have in the Text:
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You see that Lazarus was a good Man, a declared Friend of Christ; yet neither his goodness before Christ, nor his relation to Christ, could priviledg from Death.
You see that Lazarus was a good Man, a declared Friend of christ; yet neither his Goodness before christ, nor his Relation to christ, could privilege from Death.
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We read of Abraham the friend of God;
We read of Abraham the friend of God;
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we read of Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Samuel, David, Solomon, Hezekiah, Josiah, all eminent men for parts and piety,
we read of Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Samuel, David, Solomon, Hezekiah, Josiah, all eminent men for parts and piety,
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yet nothing of all this would secure them from the stroke of death.
yet nothing of all this would secure them from the stroke of death.
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The Prophets where are they, do they live for ever? In a word, saith David, Psalm 49. 7, 8. No man, by any means, can redeeem his brother, The prophets where Are they, do they live for ever? In a word, Says David, Psalm 49. 7, 8. No man, by any means, can redeeem his brother,
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nor give God a ransome for him: For the redemption of their souls is precious, and it ceaseth for ever. nor give God a ransom for him: For the redemption of their Souls is precious, and it ceases for ever.
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For saith Paul, It is appointed unto all men once to dye, and after that to judgment.
For Says Paul, It is appointed unto all men once to die, and After that to judgement.
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2. WE next come to shew you what Death is: Death is the dissolving of the Union that's betwixt two Beings;
2. WE next come to show you what Death is: Death is the dissolving of the union that's betwixt two Beings;
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or it is the separation of the Soul and Body each from other: Two near Friends that were knit together in the Womb;
or it is the separation of the Soul and Body each from other: Two near Friends that were knit together in the Womb;
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but now divided asunder under the Tomb. THERE is a threefold Death; A death spiritual, a death eternal, and a death temporal or corporal.
but now divided asunder under the Tomb. THERE is a threefold Death; A death spiritual, a death Eternal, and a death temporal or corporal.
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FIRST of all, There is a death spiritual, or a spiritual death;
FIRST of all, There is a death spiritual, or a spiritual death;
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which is the dissolving of that blessed Union that was betwixt God and Man in Paradice;
which is the dissolving of that blessed union that was betwixt God and Man in Paradise;
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for as the soul is united to the body of a Man, so was God united to the soul and body of a Man,
for as the soul is united to the body of a Man, so was God united to the soul and body of a Man,
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tho not in so corporal, but in a mystical mannner:
though not in so corporal, but in a mystical mannner:
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And as the body dies when the soul (which maintains the life of it) is gone, in like manner did our souls dye to all spiritual life when God was gone.
And as the body die when the soul (which maintains the life of it) is gone, in like manner did our Souls die to all spiritual life when God was gone.
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Mark the Apostle's words, in Ephes. 2. 1. You hath he quickned who were dead in trespasses and sins.
Mark the Apostle's words, in Ephesians 2. 1. You hath he quickened who were dead in Trespasses and Sins.
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We ceased to live the Life of God, ever since that happy union was broken betwixt us and God, Psalm 49. 12. 2. THERE is an Eternal death, which is that state every graceless man and woman (living and dying so) is appointed unto after this Life of Nature is at an end.
We ceased to live the Life of God, ever since that happy Union was broken betwixt us and God, Psalm 49. 12. 2. THERE is an Eternal death, which is that state every graceless man and woman (living and dying so) is appointed unto After this Life of Nature is At an end.
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And what that state is, you may read in these following Scriptures, Matt. 8. 11, 12. I say unto you, that many shall come from the east,
And what that state is, you may read in these following Scriptures, Matt. 8. 11, 12. I say unto you, that many shall come from the east,
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and from the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, in the kingdom of God;
and from the west, and shall fit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, in the Kingdom of God;
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But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into utter darkness, where shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. But the children of the Kingdom shall be cast out into utter darkness, where shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Psal. 9. 17. The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
Psalm 9. 17. The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the Nations that forget God.
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Psalm. 11. 6. Ʋpon the wicked shall God rain snares, and fire, and brimstone, and an horrible tempest, this shall be the portion of their cup.
Psalm. 11. 6. Ʋpon the wicked shall God rain snares, and fire, and brimstone, and an horrible tempest, this shall be the portion of their cup.
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2 Thess. 1. 7, 8, 9. When he shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty Angels in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God,
2 Thess 1. 7, 8, 9. When he shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty Angels in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God,
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and obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord,
and obey not the Gospel of our Lord jesus christ, who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord,
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and the glory of his power, so Rev. 14. 9, 10, 11. 3. THERE is this natural death which unties the Soul from the Body, which a good Lazarus as well as a wicked Dives must partake of;and the glory of his power, so Rev. 14. 9, 10, 11. 3. THERE is this natural death which unties the Soul from the Body, which a good Lazarus as well as a wicked Dives must partake of;
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from which stroke, saith David, no Man can keep alive his own Soul. Solomon 's Wisdom, Abraham 's Faith, Sampson 's Strength, David 's Zeal, Hezekiah 's Godliness, Josiah 's Uprightness, Job 's Patience, Absolom 's Beauty, Hammon 's Honour, Dives his Riches could not prevent this stroke of death.
from which stroke, Says David, no Man can keep alive his own Soul. Solomon is Wisdom, Abraham is Faith, Sampson is Strength, David is Zeal, Hezekiah is Godliness, Josiah is Uprightness, Job is Patience, Absalom is Beauty, Hammon is Honour, Dives his Riches could not prevent this stroke of death.
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Saith Solomon, As dyeth the fool, so dyeth the wise man, and all this as the fruit of sin;
Says Solomon, As Dies the fool, so Dies the wise man, and all this as the fruit of since;
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For the wages of sin is death, Rom. 6. 23. 2. WE now come to the Reasons of the Point, Why good men must die as well as bad men.For the wages of since is death, Rom. 6. 23. 2. WE now come to the Reasons of the Point, Why good men must die as well as bad men.
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Reas. 1. BECAUSE of Gods determination, he hath decreed and appointed it to be so; Heb. 9. 27. It is appointed once for all men to dye. Reas. 1. BECAUSE of God's determination, he hath decreed and appointed it to be so; Hebrew 9. 27. It is appointed once for all men to die.
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Now there is no withstanding of a decree of God;
Now there is no withstanding of a Decree of God;
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Numb. 23. 19. God is not a man that he should lye, nor the son of a man that he should repent: Numb. 23. 19. God is not a man that he should lie, nor the son of a man that he should Repent:
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Hath he said it, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken it,
Hath he said it, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken it,
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and shall he not make it good? You may as well turn the Winds out of their points, the Tide out of its course, the Moon out of her place,and shall he not make it good? You may as well turn the Winds out of their points, the Tide out of its course, the Moon out of her place,
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or stop the Sun in its race, as to hinder the execution of the least decree of God;
or stop the Sun in its raze, as to hinder the execution of the least Decree of God;
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therefore none ever yet could stop or prevent his own departure hence.
Therefore none ever yet could stop or prevent his own departure hence.
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THO Christ himself, as God, could have prevented his own death, John 10. 18. I have power to lay it down,
THOUGH christ himself, as God, could have prevented his own death, John 10. 18. I have power to lay it down,
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and I have power to take it again: But yet as Christ was Man he could not avoid it.and I have power to take it again: But yet as christ was Man he could not avoid it.
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HENCE saith the Apostles, Acts 4. 27, 28. For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus whom thou hast anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, with the people of Israel, were gathered together,
HENCE Says the Apostles, Acts 4. 27, 28. For of a truth against thy holy child jesus whom thou hast anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, with the people of Israel, were gathered together,
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for to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done. for to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
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Now if the determination of God brings Christ to the Grave, much more will it bring other good men to the Grave also.
Now if the determination of God brings christ to the Grave, much more will it bring other good men to the Grave also.
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Reas. 2. IT's so, Because good Men have sinned, and thereby deserved this stroke of Death,Reas. 2. IT's so, Because good Men have sinned, and thereby deserved this stroke of Death,
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as well as bad Men, Rom. 3. 23. with Rom. 6. 23. We have all sinned, and fallen short of the glory of God;
as well as bad Men, Rom. 3. 23. with Rom. 6. 23. We have all sinned, and fallen short of the glory of God;
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the wages of Sin is Death. Only there is this difference betwixt the bad Man, and the good Man's death;the wages of since is Death. Only there is this difference betwixt the bad Man, and the good Man's death;
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the bad Man dies, as it's said; our Lord Jesus died, when all the Sins of the Elect were upon him;
the bad Man die, as it's said; our Lord jesus died, when all the Sins of the Elect were upon him;
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he dyes a cursed Death, Gal. 3. 13. So do the wicked, they dye a cursed Death,
he dies a cursed Death, Gal. 3. 13. So do the wicked, they die a cursed Death,
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because they dye with all their Sins upon them, 1 Joh. 8. 24. Except you believe in me, you shall dye in your sins.
Because they die with all their Sins upon them, 1 John 8. 24. Except you believe in me, you shall die in your Sins.
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But the godly Man hath all his Sins done away in Christ, and where Sin is pardoned, there Death is disarmed;
But the godly Man hath all his Sins done away in christ, and where since is pardoned, there Death is disarmed;
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Death may gape, but it cannot bite;
Death may gape, but it cannot bite;
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it may hiss, but it cannot sting a believer, because both its Teeth and Sting are broken and pluckt out by Christ, in the behalf of every true Christian.
it may hiss, but it cannot sting a believer, Because both its Teeth and Sting Are broken and plucked out by christ, in the behalf of every true Christian.
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Reas. 3. WHY good Men must dye as well as bad Men, is, Because they might actually possess that glorious Inheritance, which Christ hath purchased for them above, Eph. 1. 14. Which is the earnest of our Inheritance; Reas. 3. WHY good Men must die as well as bad Men, is, Because they might actually possess that glorious Inheritance, which christ hath purchased for them above, Ephesians 1. 14. Which is the earnest of our Inheritance;
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until the Redemption of the purchased Possession, unto the praise of his Glory. until the Redemption of the purchased Possession, unto the praise of his Glory.
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So that it appears that Jesus Christ hath not only purchased a Redemption for his People (by his precious Blood) from Sin, Satan, the Curse,
So that it appears that jesus christ hath not only purchased a Redemption for his People (by his precious Blood) from since, Satan, the Curse,
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and Condemnation of the Law, and Wrath to come;
and Condemnation of the Law, and Wrath to come;
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but by the price of the same Blood, hath he purchased an Inheritance in Glory for them, saith Peter, 1 Pet. 1. 4. An inheritance uncorruptible and undefiled,
but by the price of the same Blood, hath he purchased an Inheritance in Glory for them, Says Peter, 1 Pet. 1. 4. an inheritance uncorruptible and undefiled,
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and that fadeth not away, reserved in Heaven for you. and that fades not away, reserved in Heaven for you.
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But most certain it is, while the Godly are in this Life, they are at a great distance from this purchased Inheritance of Glory, 2 Cor. 5. 6. Therefore we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the Body;
But most certain it is, while the Godly Are in this Life, they Are At a great distance from this purchased Inheritance of Glory, 2 Cor. 5. 6. Therefore we Are always confident, knowing that while we Are At home in the Body;
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we are absent from the Lord. we Are absent from the Lord.
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So ver. 1. For we know, that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God,
So for. 1. For we know, that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God,
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an house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. an house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens.
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So that you see here is but an old tottering Tabernacle, which stands up betwixt the People of God,
So that you see Here is but an old tottering Tabernacle, which Stands up betwixt the People of God,
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and this purchased glorious Inheritance reserved in Heaven for them, and Christ will have it down, he will have his Mansion-places filled above, which must be with the fall of his Saints Bodies here below.
and this purchased glorious Inheritance reserved in Heaven for them, and christ will have it down, he will have his Mansion-places filled above, which must be with the fallen of his Saints Bodies Here below.
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This made Peter to look upon his Dissolution as most necessary, 2 Pet. 1. 14. Knowing that shortly I must put off this my Tabernacle,
This made Peter to look upon his Dissolution as most necessary, 2 Pet. 1. 14. Knowing that shortly I must put off this my Tabernacle,
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even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. even as our Lord jesus christ hath showed me.
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He knew that his Dissolution was very necessary to his glorious Possession, and so it is to every believer else.
He knew that his Dissolution was very necessary to his glorious Possession, and so it is to every believer Else.
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Lastly, WE are now come to improve the whole.
Lastly, WE Are now come to improve the Whole.
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1. Ʋse. IS this a truth, That good Men must dye, as well as bad Men? Learn hence,
1. Ʋse. IS this a truth, That good Men must die, as well as bad Men? Learn hence,
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then, to know what an exceeding evil Sin is;
then, to know what an exceeding evil since is;
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it is Sin that hath drawn and drag'd us into the Valley of the Shadows of so many Deaths, that we are become dead to God spiritually,
it is since that hath drawn and dragged us into the Valley of the Shadows of so many Death's, that we Are become dead to God spiritually,
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and do dye out of the World corporally;
and do die out of the World corporally;
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and that some do dye and perish eternally, it is Sin which hath been the cause of all this.
and that Some do die and perish eternally, it is since which hath been the cause of all this.
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Oh Sinner, Sinner, didst thou ever seriously lay this to thy heart? If so,
O Sinner, Sinner, didst thou ever seriously lay this to thy heart? If so,
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how canst thou nourish such a Viper in thy Bosom, which hath procured so many Deaths for thee?
how Canst thou nourish such a Viper in thy Bosom, which hath procured so many Death's for thee?
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DID Sampson desire to take revenge upon the Philistines for their plucking out of his two Eyes? Alas, what a small Injury was that, compared with the mischief which Sin hath done to thee? And yet thou art so far from taking Vengeance on thy Sins, that all the World cannot perswade thee to break thy cursed League with it;
DID Sampson desire to take revenge upon the philistines for their plucking out of his two Eyes? Alas, what a small Injury was that, compared with the mischief which since hath done to thee? And yet thou art so Far from taking Vengeance on thy Sins, that all the World cannot persuade thee to break thy cursed League with it;
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but still thou holdest fast thy Iniquity, and refusest to return, as if nothing could make thee more happy than Sin;
but still thou holdest fast thy Iniquity, and refusest to return, as if nothing could make thee more happy than since;
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an evil which hath made thee so miserable here, and will make thee a thousandfold more miserable hereafter.
an evil which hath made thee so miserable Here, and will make thee a thousandfold more miserable hereafter.
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I SHALL conclude this Use, with presenting two Scriptures to thy Consideration, with this Request to thee, poor, hardned, blinded Sinner, that if thou hast any value for thy invaluable Soul, slight not the Consideration of them, Ezek. 18. 31. Cast away from you all your Transgressions, whereby you have transgressed,
I SHALL conclude this Use, with presenting two Scriptures to thy Consideration, with this Request to thee, poor, hardened, blinded Sinner, that if thou hast any valve for thy invaluable Soul, slight not the Consideration of them, Ezekiel 18. 31. Cast away from you all your Transgressions, whereby you have transgressed,
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and make you a new Heart and a new Spirit, for why will ye dye, O house of Israel? Ezek. 11. 21. But as for them whose heart walketh after the heart of their detestable things,
and make you a new Heart and a new Spirit, for why will you die, Oh house of Israel? Ezekiel 11. 21. But as for them whose heart walks After the heart of their detestable things,
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and their Abominations, I will recompence their way upon their own heads, saith the Lord God. and their Abominations, I will recompense their Way upon their own Heads, Says the Lord God.
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2. Ʋse. MƲST the good Man dye, as well as the bad Man? Let the thoughts of it teach us all to wean our selves from this World,
2. Ʋse. MƲST the good Man die, as well as the bad Man? Let the thoughts of it teach us all to wean our selves from this World,
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and from each other in it, betimes.
and from each other in it, betimes.
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Let us all learn the Lesson given us by Paul, 1 Cor. 7. 29, 30, 31. But this I say, Brethren, the time is short;
Let us all Learn the lesson given us by Paul, 1 Cor. 7. 29, 30, 31. But this I say, Brothers, the time is short;
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it remaineth, that both they that have Wives, be as tho they have none; and they that weep, as tho they wept not;
it remains, that both they that have Wives, be as though they have none; and they that weep, as though they wept not;
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and they that rejoice, as tho they rejoyced not; and they that buy, as tho they possessed not;
and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not;
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and they that use this World, as not abusing it, for the fashion of this World passeth away. and they that use this World, as not abusing it, for the fashion of this World passes away.
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The meaning is, that we should hold every thing with a loose hand, that it may the easier drop from us,
The meaning is, that we should hold every thing with a lose hand, that it may the Easier drop from us,
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when either we must drop from them, or them from us;
when either we must drop from them, or them from us;
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when we foolishly espouse our Friends and Relations too near our Affections, it comes to pass too often, that when God rips them from us, he thereby (many a time) rips away our Hearts with them,
when we foolishly espouse our Friends and Relations too near our Affections, it comes to pass too often, that when God rips them from us, he thereby (many a time) rips away our Hearts with them,
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and leaves us so empty, as we can neither enjoy our selves, nor any of our Friends enjoy us for some years after;
and leaves us so empty, as we can neither enjoy our selves, nor any of our Friends enjoy us for Some Years After;
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therefore, in as much as a ripping time will come, let us labour what we can, to unglue our selves from every heart-endearment below God.
Therefore, in as much as a ripping time will come, let us labour what we can, to unglue our selves from every heart-endearment below God.
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Oh, remember your Husbands will dye, your Wives must dye, Parents and Children must dye, and you must dye;
O, Remember your Husbands will die, your Wives must die, Parents and Children must die, and you must die;
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therefore labour to dye to them all first, and let it be your great care to live to God;
Therefore labour to die to them all First, and let it be your great care to live to God;
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and then when you shall cease to live with Men, you shall live with God, which is best of all. 3. Use.
and then when you shall cease to live with Men, you shall live with God, which is best of all. 3. Use.
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MƲST good Men dye, as well as bad Men? Let us learn then to prepare for Death;MƲST good Men die, as well as bad Men? Let us Learn then to prepare for Death;
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it will be the saddest hour that ever came upon you, should Death seize on you before you are prepared for it;
it will be the Saddest hour that ever Come upon you, should Death seize on you before you Are prepared for it;
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therefore, in order to your Preparation for Death, take these Rules.
Therefore, in order to your Preparation for Death, take these Rules.
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1. Rule. GET your selves well hous'd, and harboured in Jesus Christ the true Ark indeed,
1. Rule. GET your selves well housed, and Harboured in jesus christ the true Ark indeed,
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before this Flood of Death comes upon you.
before this Flood of Death comes upon you.
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Oh, how sweetly did Noah sing in his Ark, when the Flood of Destruction was upon the face of the whole Earth!
O, how sweetly did Noah sing in his Ark, when the Flood of Destruction was upon the face of the Whole Earth!
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Oh, so will it only be with those who only are in Christ, when the Flood of Death draws nigh to their Souls.
O, so will it only be with those who only Are in christ, when the Flood of Death draws High to their Souls.
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Oh, how sweetly will they sing then, 1 Cor. 15. 54, 55, 56, 57. O Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy Victory? The sting of death is sin,
O, how sweetly will they sing then, 1 Cor. 15. 54, 55, 56, 57. Oh Death, where is thy sting? O Grave, where is thy Victory? The sting of death is since,
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and the strength of sin is the Law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. and the strength of since is the Law. But thanks be to God, which gives us the victory through our Lord jesus christ.
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It will be the saddest Providence that ever thou mettest with in all thy life, should thy body be laid into the grave,
It will be the Saddest Providence that ever thou mettest with in all thy life, should thy body be laid into the grave,
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before thy Soul by Faith is well incorporated into Christ. He that hath no Union with Christ, is dead while he lives;
before thy Soul by Faith is well incorporated into christ. He that hath no union with christ, is dead while he lives;
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and to see a Man dying before he began to live, this is one of the saddest objects under Heaven.
and to see a Man dying before he began to live, this is one of the Saddest objects under Heaven.
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Rule 2. IF you would prepare for Death, see to it, that the work of regeneration be wrought upon your Souls while you are alive;Rule 2. IF you would prepare for Death, see to it, that the work of regeneration be wrought upon your Souls while you Are alive;
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which work lieth in a work of Grace supernaturally infused into your hearts, Tit. 3. 5. Not by works of righteousness which we have done,
which work lies in a work of Grace supernaturally infused into your hearts, Tit. 3. 5. Not by works of righteousness which we have done,
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but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.
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The necessariness of this Work you may perceive by our Saviours words to Nicodemus, 1 John 3. 3. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
The necessariness of this Work you may perceive by our Saviors words to Nicodemus, 1 John 3. 3. And jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
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except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God. except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.
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There be some that will tell you a fine Story of Regeneration, that it lies in an assent of Faith given to the truths of the Gospel, with an obedient walking to the Rules of the same.
There be Some that will tell you a fine Story of Regeneration, that it lies in an assent of Faith given to the truths of the Gospel, with an obedient walking to the Rules of the same.
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What is this Notion, but a mere Cheat put upon your Souls? for this differs as far from Regeneration,
What is this Notion, but a mere Cheat put upon your Souls? for this differs as Far from Regeneration,
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as Lead differs from Silver, or Brass differs from Gold. For this strange Notion of Regeneration, supposeth three things:
as Led differs from Silver, or Brass differs from Gold. For this strange Notion of Regeneration, Supposeth three things:
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1. THAT man by Nature can discern the things of God, or else to what purpose do these men talk of revealing Gospel-truths to the minds of men? but this is expresly against the word, 1 Cor. 2. 14. But the natural man receiveth not the things of God,
1. THAT man by Nature can discern the things of God, or Else to what purpose do these men talk of revealing Gospel truths to the minds of men? but this is expressly against the word, 1 Cor. 2. 14. But the natural man receives not the things of God,
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for they are foolishness unto him; neither can be know them, because they are spiritually discerned. for they Are foolishness unto him; neither can be know them, Because they Are spiritually discerned.
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2. IT supposeth, That every man hath true Faith in some degree or other, or else to what purpose do these men talk of mens giving an assent of Faith to the Divine Truths of the Gospel? but this is as gross as the other,
2. IT Supposeth, That every man hath true Faith in Some degree or other, or Else to what purpose do these men talk of men's giving an assent of Faith to the Divine Truths of the Gospel? but this is as gross as the other,
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if Paul may be believed, 2 Thes. 3. 2. That we may be delivered from unreasonable men,
if Paul may be believed, 2 Thebes 3. 2. That we may be Delivered from unreasonable men,
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for all men have not faith. for all men have not faith.
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3. IT supposeth that all men by nature have Power to obey the Gospel, if they please;
3. IT Supposeth that all men by nature have Power to obey the Gospel, if they please;
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or else why do the men of this Notion talk as they do, of mens living in obedience to the Rules of the Gospel? but this is as foreign and wide from the Scripture,
or Else why do the men of this Notion talk as they do, of men's living in Obedience to the Rules of the Gospel? but this is as foreign and wide from the Scripture,
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as any of the former, if Paul may be believed by an Arminian, Rom. 8. 7. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God;
as any of the former, if Paul may be believed by an Arminian, Rom. 8. 7. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God;
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for it is not subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be. for it is not Subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be.
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So that unless a man have new Eyes put into his Head, and a new Faith put into his heart,
So that unless a man have new Eyes put into his Head, and a new Faith put into his heart,
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and a new Will put into his Soul, it is wholly Impossible that men should either see, believe or obey the Gospel to the Salvation of their Souls;
and a new Will put into his Soul, it is wholly Impossible that men should either see, believe or obey the Gospel to the Salvation of their Souls;
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but Regeneration which is right, is another thing than these men dream of;
but Regeneration which is right, is Another thing than these men dream of;
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it is supernatural work carried on by the Holy Ghost in the Heart, where and when he pleaseth;
it is supernatural work carried on by the Holy Ghost in the Heart, where and when he Pleases;
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it is called a new creation, Eph. 2. 10. Is this supernatural, or is it not? it's called a being born again, 1 Pet. 1. 23. Now, who is there which can contribute to his own Birth? It's called a Resurrection, Rom. 6. 5. Rev. 20. 6. And who is it that can contribute to his own Resurrection? all as able is a poor Sinner to convert himself from sin to God,
it is called a new creation, Ephesians 2. 10. Is this supernatural, or is it not? it's called a being born again, 1 Pet. 1. 23. Now, who is there which can contribute to his own Birth? It's called a Resurrection, Rom. 6. 5. Rev. 20. 6. And who is it that can contribute to his own Resurrection? all as able is a poor Sinner to convert himself from since to God,
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or believe and obey the Gospel, if Christ himself may be believed, Joh. 15. 5. Without me ye can do nothing;
or believe and obey the Gospel, if christ himself may be believed, John 15. 5. Without me you can do nothing;
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therefore see that this work be done upon your Souls, before you dye, or else your corporal death will lanch you into an eternal death for ever.
Therefore see that this work be done upon your Souls, before you die, or Else your corporal death will launch you into an Eternal death for ever.
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3. Rule. LAY in a good stock of Prayer against a dying hour comes; it is Paul 's Exhortation, Lay up a good foundation for the time to come.
3. Rule. LAY in a good stock of Prayer against a dying hour comes; it is Paul is Exhortation, Lay up a good Foundation for the time to come.
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Oh, let it be your Prayer night and day to God, that he would prepare your Souls for Death.
O, let it be your Prayer night and day to God, that he would prepare your Souls for Death.
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Undoubtedly those who pray mostly for this mercy in time of life, have mostly the joyful comfort of it in an hour of death;
Undoubtedly those who pray mostly for this mercy in time of life, have mostly the joyful Comfort of it in an hour of death;
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they that live prayingly, will dye prayingly. 4. Rule. IF you would prepare for Death, make your selves as familiar with it,
they that live prayingly, will die prayingly. 4. Rule. IF you would prepare for Death, make your selves as familiar with it,
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as you can in a time of Life; then will it be the less dreadful to you when it comes;
as you can in a time of Life; then will it be the less dreadful to you when it comes;
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it is in the case of death, as it is with a Lyon, death is called the King of terrors to men,
it is in the case of death, as it is with a lion, death is called the King of terrors to men,
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as the Lyon is to the rest of the Beasts of the Forest, and little less a terror to men also.
as the lion is to the rest of the Beasts of the Forest, and little less a terror to men also.
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But if you take a Lyon when it is but a whelp, you may train it up to so tame a rate, that you may lead it up and down by a Chain in your Hand,
But if you take a lion when it is but a whelp, you may train it up to so tame a rate, that you may led it up and down by a Chain in your Hand,
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when others would tremble to look on it;
when Others would tremble to look on it;
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so if you would but make Death so familiar with your thoughts, you might find it to smile upon you,
so if you would but make Death so familiar with your thoughts, you might find it to smile upon you,
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when it looks grim upon others. Last Use.
when it looks grim upon Others. Last Use.
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MUST good men dye, as well as bad men? Yet here comes meat out of this eater,MUST good men die, as well as bad men? Yet Here comes meat out of this eater,
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and honey out of this strong one to a believer. Oh, what sweet and pleasant thoughts should every believer have of Death when they dye;
and honey out of this strong one to a believer. O, what sweet and pleasant thoughts should every believer have of Death when they die;
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and never till they dye shall they be fully brought home to God.
and never till they die shall they be Fully brought home to God.
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Death to the Saints, is the door by which they enter into the enjoyment of God.
Death to the Saints, is the door by which they enter into the enjoyment of God.
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The dying Christian is almost at home, yet a few Pangs and Agonies more, and then he is come to God, in whose presence is fulness of Joy.
The dying Christian is almost At home, yet a few Pangs and Agonies more, and then he is come to God, in whose presence is fullness of Joy.
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I desire, saith Paul, to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better, Phil. 1. 23. It should not scare us to be brought to Death, the King of Terrors,I desire, Says Paul, to depart, and to be with christ, which is Far better, Philip 1. 23. It should not scare us to be brought to Death, the King of Terrors,
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so long as it is the office of Death to bring us to God.
so long as it is the office of Death to bring us to God.
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That dreaming Opinion of the Souls sleeping after Death, is as ungrounded, as it is uncomfortable;
That dreaming Opinion of the Souls sleeping After Death, is as ungrounded, as it is uncomfortable;
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the same day we loose from this shore, we shall be landed upon the blessed shore, where we shall see and enjoy God for ever.
the same day we lose from this shore, we shall be landed upon the blessed shore, where we shall see and enjoy God for ever.
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Oh, if the Friends of deceased Believers, did but understand where ond with whom their Souls are,
O, if the Friends of deceased Believers, did but understand where and with whom their Souls Are,
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while they are mourning over their Bodies here, certainly a few believing thoughts of this, would quickly dry up their Tears.
while they Are mourning over their Bodies Here, Certainly a few believing thoughts of this, would quickly dry up their Tears.
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I SHALL conclude with that word, in Psal. 37. 37. Mark perfect man, and behold the upright;
I SHALL conclude with that word, in Psalm 37. 37. Mark perfect man, and behold the upright;
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for the end of that man is peace. FINIS.for the end of that man is peace. FINIS.
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