And having delivered this Doctrine, he directs the Application of it (in the Text) to an End of all others the most serviceable to Humane Life, that is, to the administring of Comfort in case of any Worldly Trouble or Affliction.
And having Delivered this Doctrine, he directs the Application of it (in the Text) to an End of all Others the most serviceable to Humane Life, that is, to the administering of Comfort in case of any Worldly Trouble or Affliction.
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and the Message of those Travellers from Emmaus telling them, The Lord is risen indeed, was such a Cordial to Them, that it came to be prescribed to succeeding Christians as an Antidote against all Worldly Fears:
and the Message of those Travellers from Emmaus telling them, The Lord is risen indeed, was such a Cordial to Them, that it Come to be prescribed to succeeding Christians as an Antidote against all Worldly Fears:
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On the contrary, When the same Report was brought to the other Jews, and that with the strongest evidence of Truth that any Report was capable of, ( viz. ) from the Intimation of the Earthquake,
On the contrary, When the same Report was brought to the other jews, and that with the Strongest evidence of Truth that any Report was capable of, (viz.) from the Intimation of the Earthquake,
and the Attestation of the Band of Souldiers, and the concurrent Resurrection of several of their own Acquaintance that were known to have appeared in the City (and what more could be desired to convince the Reasonable?) yet for all this they would not believe it;
and the Attestation of the Band of Soldiers, and the concurrent Resurrection of several of their own Acquaintance that were known to have appeared in the city (and what more could be desired to convince the Reasonable?) yet for all this they would not believe it;
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if there are Men that will reject the Belief of the Resurrection as Absurd, and yet swallow much greater Absurdities in their own Scheme of No-Resurrection:
if there Are Men that will reject the Belief of the Resurrection as Absurd, and yet swallow much greater Absurdities in their own Scheme of No-Resurrection:
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for they that pretend to fathom the Power of God, and to state all the possibilities of its acting, must needs think all men's Reason shallow, in comparison of their own:
for they that pretend to fathom the Power of God, and to state all the possibilities of its acting, must needs think all men's Reason shallow, in comparison of their own:
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And they that will deny the Scripture to be the Word of God, because it asserts a Resurrection, neither would they believe a Resurrection, though one rose from the Dead:
And they that will deny the Scripture to be the Word of God, Because it asserts a Resurrection, neither would they believe a Resurrection, though one rose from the Dead:
For, supposing such a Miracle were wrought before their Eyes, they might as well conclude that Evidence to be a Phantasm, as they now conclude the Scripture to be a Forgery. He that will hope to reform such men's Judgments, must have the Art of reforming their Manners,
For, supposing such a Miracle were wrought before their Eyes, they might as well conclude that Evidence to be a Phantasm, as they now conclude the Scripture to be a Forgery. He that will hope to reform such men's Judgments, must have the Art of reforming their Manners,
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But in the mean time, We may be bold to argue against these men, what the Apostle argues against other Apostates, (viz.) That professing to be wise, they become fools:
But in the mean time, We may be bold to argue against these men, what the Apostle argues against other Apostates, (viz.) That professing to be wise, they become Fools:
The Resurrection being a Truth that God has revealed, among other Reasons for this in particular, That it might serve to support and chear our minds, amidst those many Evils to which we are obnoxious in this present World.
The Resurrection being a Truth that God has revealed, among other Reasons for this in particular, That it might serve to support and cheer our minds, amid those many Evils to which we Are obnoxious in this present World.
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And, this being so, we may farther assure our selves, That God inflicts no Evils in this life, without having made a Provision of such possible Reliefs as may suffice to the comfortable bearing of them:
And, this being so, we may farther assure our selves, That God inflicts no Evils in this life, without having made a Provision of such possible Reliefs as may suffice to the comfortable bearing of them:
And to think otherwise, would not only be injurious to the Goodness of God, but likewise the way to make our selves more miserable than God is willing any of us should be.
And to think otherwise, would not only be injurious to the goodness of God, but likewise the Way to make our selves more miserable than God is willing any of us should be.
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No search has been more curiously pursued in all ages than this, What Cure for Grief? What Remedy for Afflictions? What Recompence might a Man possibly make himself for the Troubles he endures? And several methods have been directed in the Case.
No search has been more curiously pursued in all ages than this, What Cure for Grief? What Remedy for Afflictions? What Recompense might a Man possibly make himself for the Troubles he endures? And several methods have been directed in the Case.
when used to remove sorrow from the heart, and to make men forget their Trouble. Thus the Epicure, Eccles. 2. 23. puts the Question, What has man for the vexation of his heart? All his days are sorrows, and his Travail grief:
when used to remove sorrow from the heart, and to make men forget their Trouble. Thus the Epicure, Eccles. 2. 23. puts the Question, What has man for the vexation of his heart? All his days Are sorrows, and his Travail grief:
And yet even Then, How narrow are the Comforts of it? How many Griefs are there that will not abide this Remedy? And how many that it cannot reach? And those it does reach,
And yet even Then, How narrow Are the Comforts of it? How many Griefs Are there that will not abide this Remedy? And how many that it cannot reach? And those it does reach,
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while we own a God, what an affront is it to that God to stupifie our selves against the awaknings of his Discipline? While we own a future Reward, what a madness is it to overlook that Reward,
while we own a God, what an affront is it to that God to stupify our selves against the awaknings of his Discipline? While we own a future Reward, what a madness is it to overlook that Reward,
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and to take our Consolations here, in bar to those that are to come? While we own a Conscience, what a violation and outrage is it to that awful faculty to flee to Vice for a shelter from Misfortune?
and to take our Consolations Here, in bar to those that Are to come? While we own a Conscience, what a violation and outrage is it to that awful faculty to flee to Vice for a shelter from Misfortune?
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What confusion and reproach does this threaten to Christians, if they, notwithstanding their Profession of the Cross, shall be found to choose Vice rather than Trouble,
What confusion and reproach does this threaten to Christians, if they, notwithstanding their Profession of the Cross, shall be found to choose Vice rather than Trouble,
And therefore They that were truly Wise among the Heathen, having well considered this state of things, That the Afflictions and Troubles of Life were numerous,
And Therefore They that were truly Wise among the Heathen, having well considered this state of things, That the Afflictions and Troubles of Life were numerous,
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from this very Foundation they raised their Reasonings to the Conjecture of a Life to come; wherein the God that governs all things should acquit and manifest the Goodness of his Nature;
from this very Foundation they raised their Reasonings to the Conjecture of a Life to come; wherein the God that governs all things should acquit and manifest the goodness of his Nature;
The Holy Scripture represents it Thus, ( viz. ) That Christ our Lord, Who is the Author of salvation to all them that obey him, shall raise us up at the last day;
The Holy Scripture represents it Thus, (viz.) That christ our Lord, Who is the Author of salvation to all them that obey him, shall raise us up At the last day;
The Apostle, to give us a more distinct light into that wonderful change that shall pass upon every Good Christian at the Resurrection expresses it 1 Cor. 15. in these Five opposite respects:
The Apostle, to give us a more distinct Light into that wondered change that shall pass upon every Good Christian At the Resurrection Expresses it 1 Cor. 15. in these Five opposite respects:
He tells us that our Bodies in their present state, are Weak, and Dishonourable, and Animal, and Corruptible, and Mortal; Weak, by reason of the jarring principles of their Composition;
He tells us that our Bodies in their present state, Are Weak, and Dishonourable, and Animal, and Corruptible, and Mortal; Weak, by reason of the jarring principles of their Composition;
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But on the contrary, he says, Those Bodies that shall be, are Vigorous, and Glorious, and Spiritual, and Incorruptible, and Immortal; Vigorous, without any Weakness or Impediment;
But on the contrary, he Says, Those Bodies that shall be, Are Vigorous, and Glorious, and Spiritual, and Incorruptible, and Immortal; Vigorous, without any Weakness or Impediment;
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Our Blessed Saviour, to fortifie his Disciples against those Troubles which he had told them were likely to ensue, took as many of them with Him into the Mount as made up a legal Evidence,
Our Blessed Saviour, to fortify his Disciples against those Troubles which he had told them were likely to ensue, took as many of them with Him into the Mount as made up a Legal Evidence,
and this is that Hope which the Apostle, Heb. 6. 18. calls the strong Consolation. Indeed what Consolation can be stronger? Or what state of life can be so uncomfortable as that this may not fuffice to compose and sweeten it? How strong a Consolation is it for a Man under bodily grief and pains, to contemplate a state, whereunto he is passing, where shall be no more sorrow, no more pain, and where all Tears shall be wiped from his eyes? How strong a Consolation is it for a Man under the circumstances of destitution and neglect to contemplate that there is not any person in the World so Great,
and this is that Hope which the Apostle, Hebrew 6. 18. calls the strong Consolation. Indeed what Consolation can be Stronger? Or what state of life can be so uncomfortable as that this may not fuffice to compose and sweeten it? How strong a Consolation is it for a Man under bodily grief and pains, to contemplate a state, whereunto he is passing, where shall be no more sorrow, no more pain, and where all Tears shall be wiped from his eyes? How strong a Consolation is it for a Man under the Circumstances of destitution and neglect to contemplate that there is not any person in the World so Great,
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It is very remarkable in the Case of Holy Job, that when he was stript and destitute of all that the World calls Comfort, God was pleased to reveal this Doctrine of the Resurrection to him in so bright a manner, that we cannot have the Article fuller exprest at this day,
It is very remarkable in the Case of Holy Job, that when he was stripped and destitute of all that the World calls Comfort, God was pleased to reveal this Doctrine of the Resurrection to him in so bright a manner, that we cannot have the Article fuller expressed At this day,
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but it is likewise an Instruction to Us, That, since the Man of Universal Afflictions had this Revelation given him for a sure means of his Comfort, there can be no Affliction to which the same means may not be applyed with all desirable success.
but it is likewise an Instruction to Us, That, since the Man of Universal Afflictions had this Revelation given him for a sure means of his Comfort, there can be no Affliction to which the same means may not be applied with all desirable success.
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Now let us look out into the Complaining World, and how many shall we find the apparent Authors of those Evils whereof they complain? How many are there that complain of Want,
Now let us look out into the Complaining World, and how many shall we find the apparent Authors of those Evils whereof they complain? How many Are there that complain of Want,
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and yet owe those Griefs to their own Luxury and Lust? Now is there any Justice in such Complaints as These? Shall a man (says the Prophet Jeremy,) complain for the punishment of his sins? Especially for such punishments as are the necessary effects and consequences of his Sins? The Truth is, that men are so far from being just in complaining of such Evils as These, that they have much more Reason to bless God for them:
and yet owe those Griefs to their own Luxury and Lust? Now is there any justice in such Complaints as These? Shall a man (Says the Prophet Jeremiah,) complain for the punishment of his Sins? Especially for such punishments as Are the necessary effects and consequences of his Sins? The Truth is, that men Are so Far from being just in complaining of such Evils as These, that they have much more Reason to bless God for them:
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but are laid upon us by the direction of Providence, what Justice, or what Wisdom is there, to spend that time in Complaining, which we might otherwise imploy to the making our selves amends? For this is the Point my Text calls us to, To meditate on the Joy of the Resurrection,
but Are laid upon us by the direction of Providence, what justice, or what Wisdom is there, to spend that time in Complaining, which we might otherwise employ to the making our selves amends? For this is the Point my Text calls us to, To meditate on the Joy of the Resurrection,
and we at the same time acknowledge the Insufficiency of all other Expedients, What Apology can we make for not applying That which God has prescribed? When the Prophet Elisha prescribed to Naaman the Syrian for the cure of his Leprosie, That he should go wash in Jordan, we know the Syrian took Exceptions at the Method;
and we At the same time acknowledge the Insufficiency of all other Expedients, What Apology can we make for not applying That which God has prescribed? When the Prophet Elisha prescribed to Naaman the Syrian for the cure of his Leprosy, That he should go wash in Jordan, we know the Syrian took Exceptions At the Method;
Abana and Pharpar, Rivers of Damascus, were in better esteem with him, and why should Jordan be preferr'd? Had he, in this Pett, returned to Damascus and wash'd in his own Country Rivers, and lost his pains;
Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, were in better esteem with him, and why should Jordan be preferred? Had he, in this Pet, returned to Damascus and washed in his own Country rivers, and lost his pains;
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and when God points us out the proper means for our healing, say why we should adhere to our Abana and Pharpar, why we should prefer the Methods of our Native Country, the World,
and when God points us out the proper means for our healing, say why we should adhere to our Abana and Pharpar, why we should prefer the Methods of our Native Country, the World,
Because since our Souls cannot possibly close with Afflictions, nor be contented with Uneasiness, but lie under a natural force to seek out something that may relieve;
Because since our Souls cannot possibly close with Afflictions, nor be contented with Uneasiness, but lie under a natural force to seek out something that may relieve;
it must necessarily follow, that if we do not take hold of such means as are Just and Honest to relieve our selves withal, we cannot but engage in such as are sinful.
it must necessarily follow, that if we do not take hold of such means as Are Just and Honest to relieve our selves withal, we cannot but engage in such as Are sinful.
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and there stand at Guard both against the Grief and the Temptation of them: Knowing This, That if a Man sink under Troubles, then his State is a Snare;
and there stand At Guard both against the Grief and the Temptation of them: Knowing This, That if a Man sink under Troubles, then his State is a Snare;
then his Means are a Snare and betray him into the actual disservice both of God and his own Soul. So that He, who in case of Troubles applies the Expedient of the Text,
then his Means Are a Snare and betray him into the actual disservice both of God and his own Soul. So that He, who in case of Troubles Applies the Expedient of the Text,
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For how shall every man draw Comfort from the prospect of the Resurrection, when most men find it the greatest horrour of their Thoughts? The Coming of our Lord in the Clouds to Judge the World in Righteousness, is not so soft a Contemplation as to sit easie upon every ones mind, much less to give him courage and relief. And this indeed is True:
For how shall every man draw Comfort from the prospect of the Resurrection, when most men find it the greatest horror of their Thoughts? The Coming of our Lord in the Clouds to Judge the World in Righteousness, is not so soft a Contemplation as to fit easy upon every ones mind, much less to give him courage and relief. And this indeed is True:
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We may observe, That all those glorious Accessions and Improvements, which the Scripture mentions as accruing to Good Men at the Resurrection, belong simply to the Body:
We may observe, That all those glorious Accessions and Improvements, which the Scripture mentions as accrueing to Good Men At the Resurrection, belong simply to the Body:
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which we may take for an Intimation, how Noble and Excellent a Being the Soul is in its original Nature: It is breathed from God; and imprest with His Image;
which we may take for an Intimation, how Noble and Excellent a Being the Soul is in its original Nature: It is breathed from God; and impressed with His Image;
and the Cloud of Passions, and the Stains of Sin, it will need no other Elevation to behold the Face of God, no other Capacity to comprehend all the Treasures of Wisdom, no other Strength to bear the Weight of Eternal Glory.
and the Cloud of Passion, and the Stains of since, it will need no other Elevation to behold the Face of God, no other Capacity to comprehend all the Treasures of Wisdom, no other Strength to bear the Weight of Eternal Glory.
But if we will needs take care of our Bodies, why so much of these vile Bodies, which notwithstanding all our care, are every moment tending to Corruption? Why not rather of those Glorious and Incorruptible Bodies, which by God's blessing shall be ours;
But if we will needs take care of our Bodies, why so much of these vile Bodies, which notwithstanding all our care, Are every moment tending to Corruption? Why not rather of those Glorious and Incorruptible Bodies, which by God's blessing shall be ours;
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and in Them let us consider the difference between Heaviness and Vigour, between Grief and Indolence, between Pain and Alacrity, between Corruption and Incorruption, between Decay and Everlastingness:
and in Them let us Consider the difference between Heaviness and Vigour, between Grief and Indolence, between Pain and Alacrity, between Corruption and Incorruption, between Decay and Everlastingness:
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Beseeching God that the Thoughts of this may provoke us to take such a Care, That when our earthly house of this Tabernacle shall be dissolved, we may have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. Amen. FINIS.
Beseeching God that the Thoughts of this may provoke us to take such a Care, That when our earthly house of this Tabernacle shall be dissolved, we may have a building of God, a house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens. Amen. FINIS.