Peace, the end of the perfect and upright demonstrated and usefully improved in a sermon preached upon the occasion of the death and decease of that piously affected and truely religious matron, Mrs. Anne Mason ... / by Mr. James Fitch ...
EVery Word of God as its his Word is very precious, but some Honey Combes contain more Honey and better Honey then some other, The Word of God is more precious then Gold,
EVery Word of God as its his Word is very precious, but Some Honey Combes contain more Honey and better Honey then Some other, The Word of God is more precious then Gold,
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then fine Gold, and sweeter then the Honey and the Honey Combe, as in Psal. 19.10. Judicious and pious Calvin, that famous Expositor saith of this Psalm, that it contain• Doctrine Principally usefull;
then fine Gold, and Sweeten then the Honey and the Honey Comb, as in Psalm 19.10. Judicious and pious calvin, that famous Expositor Says of this Psalm, that it contain• Doctrine Principally useful;
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and well with the worst person• for a time, yet the vast difference the Lord makes between the Godly and the wicked, makeing the Godly to be happy through his Grace, in their greatest misery,
and well with the worst person• for a time, yet the vast difference the Lord makes between the Godly and the wicked, making the Godly to be happy through his Grace, in their greatest misery,
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and the difference between these two is very Remarkable, in th•• … 〈 ◊ 〉 and in their Death. First The difference in their Lives, and the ••• … rious disp••sations of God to them, are in many particulars speci•••• from the •••rse to the 25. And the difference in respect of the•• Death, from the 35 verse to the end of this Psalm: The General which contains the specialties is expr••sed in my Text, this 37 verse. Mark the Perfect, and behold the Ʋpright:
and the difference between these two is very Remarkable, in th•• … 〈 ◊ 〉 and in their Death. First The difference in their Lives, and the ••• … rious disp••sations of God to them, Are in many particulars speci•••• from the •••rse to the 25. And the difference in respect of the•• Death, from the 35 verse to the end of this Psalm: The General which contains the specialties is expr••sed in my Text, this 37 verse. Mark the Perfect, and behold the Ʋpright:
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2. In what are they remarkable? First, As they are perfect and upright ones, so they are to be marked in their Lives. Secondly, In respect of their latter end,
2. In what Are they remarkable? First, As they Are perfect and upright ones, so they Are to be marked in their Lives. Secondly, In respect of their latter end,
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This Psalm, of which these words are a principal part, they may be taken as an Epitome, briefly containing the whole, being to open that which is a Paradox as he calls it:
This Psalm, of which these words Are a principal part, they may be taken as an Epitome, briefly containing the Whole, being to open that which is a Paradox as he calls it:
For the Explication of this Doctrine, let us consider, (1.) What are the Observable things in the Life and in the Death of the Godly? & 2. what ought to be our Observation of them? We are not to expect that all the Observable things respecting the Life and the Death of the Godly can be particularly contained and exprest in one Sermon,
For the Explication of this Doctrine, let us Consider, (1.) What Are the Observable things in the Life and in the Death of the Godly? & 2. what ought to be our Observation of them? We Are not to expect that all the Observable things respecting the Life and the Death of the Godly can be particularly contained and expressed in one Sermon,
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But I shall give you some Observations concerning some specialties, to set your Observations to work so far as God shall assist in this very afflicting time.
But I shall give you Some Observations Concerning Some specialties, to Set your Observations to work so Far as God shall assist in this very afflicting time.
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and which is called, A heart perfect towards God, 2 Chron 1•. 11. and you know the usual distinction, which Divines make use of, a perfection of parts though not of degrees, Every part and power of Soul and Body being Sanctisfied, 1 Thess. 5.23. and fitted in some degree and measure to every good work, 2 Tim. 2.21.
and which is called, A heart perfect towards God, 2 Chronicles 1•. 11. and you know the usual distinction, which Divines make use of, a perfection of parts though not of Degrees, Every part and power of Soul and Body being Sanctisfied, 1 Thess 5.23. and fitted in Some degree and measure to every good work, 2 Tim. 2.21.
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Oh mark how the Godly will be doing and trading in every good work to which God calls him, according to the Relation towards God or Man in works of Holiness,
O mark how the Godly will be doing and trading in every good work to which God calls him, according to the Relation towards God or Man in works of Holiness,
and will be imitating his Divine and absolutely perfect Example, Mat. 5 ult. be you perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect, and he is a perfect Childe of God though not grown up to be a perfect man in Christ. (2) It's likewise to be observed, that sincerity and uprightness in Gospel sense is called perfection,
and will be imitating his Divine and absolutely perfect Exampl, Mathew 5 ult. be you perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect, and he is a perfect Child of God though not grown up to be a perfect man in christ. (2) It's likewise to be observed, that sincerity and uprightness in Gospel sense is called perfection,
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you know Davids charge to his Son, the charge of a Godly and dying Parent to his surviving and succeeding childe, My Son, serve God with a perfect heart, 2 Chron. 28.9. and Hezechiah served God with a perfect heart, 2 King. 20 3. and in this sense the next words may be expositive to the former, mark the perfect.
you know Davids charge to his Son, the charge of a Godly and dying Parent to his surviving and succeeding child, My Son, serve God with a perfect heart, 2 Chronicles 28.9. and Hezekiah served God with a perfect heart, 2 King. 20 3. and in this sense the next words may be expositive to the former, mark the perfect.
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Question is, Who is perfect? the Answer, Behold the upright, as Hezechiah under a sentence of death, turned his face towards the wall and prayed to the Lord and said, Remember how O Lord, I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, have done that which is good in thy sight,
Question is, Who is perfect? the Answer, Behold the upright, as Hezekiah under a sentence of death, turned his face towards the wall and prayed to the Lord and said, remember how Oh Lord, I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, have done that which is good in thy sighed,
and wept sore, Isai. 38.2, 3. How I have walked in Truth, that is in uprightness and sincerity, doing that which is good in thy sight, not wandering after the sight of m••e eyes;
and wept soar, Isaiah 38.2, 3. How I have walked in Truth, that is in uprightness and sincerity, doing that which is good in thy sighed, not wandering After the sighed of m••e eyes;
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and therefore a faithful improvement of all good opportunities for that purpose: For that purpose, Oh mark how the upright soul prizeth Communion with God;
and Therefore a faithful improvement of all good opportunities for that purpose: For that purpose, O mark how the upright soul prizeth Communion with God;
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his prizing Communion with God, is like the price the thirsty sets upon drink, an only good, none such at that time, the voice of the upright especially in time of privation is exprest experimentally by David, Psal 42.1, 2,
his prizing Communion with God, is like the price the thirsty sets upon drink, an only good, none such At that time, the voice of the upright especially in time of privation is expressed experimentally by David, Psalm 42.1, 2,
Oh! what pantings, thirstings, weepings, and soul-pourings out for the enjoyment of Communion with the Living God, which do most feelingly argue the highest esteem of Communion with God in the hearts of his upright attendants:
Oh! what pantings, thirstings, weepings, and soul-pourings out for the enjoyment of Communion with the Living God, which do most feelingly argue the highest esteem of Communion with God in the hearts of his upright attendants:
Hence these longings for a Sabbath, for a Fast day, for a Sermon, while others long for an end of the Sabbath, that they may be again into their worldly occasions and vanities;
Hence these longings for a Sabbath, for a Fast day, for a Sermon, while Others long for an end of the Sabbath, that they may be again into their worldly occasions and vanities;
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and hence follows that •aithful improvement of all good oportunities for the sake of Communion with God, I say all seasons both set and solemn seasons,
and hence follows that •aithful improvement of all good opportunities for the sake of Communion with God, I say all seasons both Set and solemn seasons,
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and occasional seasons, taking the oportunity when given and redeeming time, as it's called, Eplus. 5. and when it cannot be gained without it costs him something;
and occasional seasons, taking the opportunity when given and redeeming time, as it's called, Eplus. 5. and when it cannot be gained without it costs him something;
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The Second Remarkable thing, in respect of the life of the Upright, in his Communion with God, appears in his secret Communion with God, in secret Prayer,
The Second Remarkable thing, in respect of the life of the Upright, in his Communion with God, appears in his secret Communion with God, in secret Prayer,
and reward him openly, Mat. 6. and if there were no positive command, to require this and that, Conscience, upon this account could not 〈 ◊ 〉 him for a neglect of a Command of God,
and reward him openly, Mathew 6. and if there were no positive command, to require this and that, Conscience, upon this account could not 〈 ◊ 〉 him for a neglect of a Command of God,
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und could no more refrain then you can refrain from going to, and porning out your heart in secret to an intimate friend in whom you love is your own Soul, 〈 ◊ 〉. 62.8.
and could no more refrain then you can refrain from going to, and porning out your heart in secret to an intimate friend in whom you love is your own Soul, 〈 ◊ 〉. 62.8.
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Pour out your •ent• fore him, can a Lover refrain from secret meetings with his Beloved, the Upright who love the Lord must have their, secret meetings with Christ, wherein they may pour out that which they cannot before,
Pour out your •ent• before him, can a Lover refrain from secret meetings with his beloved, the Upright who love the Lord must have their, secret meetings with christ, wherein they may pour out that which they cannot before,
the upright cannot content themselves without frequent and solemn practice of this duty, no more then you can content your self when you are a hungry, to have food let you only to look upon,
the upright cannot content themselves without frequent and solemn practice of this duty, no more then you can content your self when you Are a hungry, to have food let you only to look upon,
or speak of it, and not take it into your mouth to chew it, therefore mark and behold how he eats Sermons, and they are the joy of his heart, Jer. 15.16.
or speak of it, and not take it into your Mouth to chew it, Therefore mark and behold how he eats Sermons, and they Are the joy of his heart, Jer. 15.16.
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and not in a slighty and overly manner, but by most serious Communings with the Lord and his own heart upon his Bed, Psal. 4.4. or in some other secret place,
and not in a slighty and overly manner, but by most serious Communings with the Lord and his own heart upon his Bed, Psalm 4.4. or in Some other secret place,
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yea every day in the Week in some measure, he is upright in this matter, thus working out his Salvation with fear and trembling, Phil. 2.12.13. We can but hint at some observab•e things:
yea every day in the Week in Some measure, he is upright in this matter, thus working out his Salvation with Fear and trembling, Philip 2.12.13. We can but hint At Some observab•e things:
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1. In Words, whose endeavour is so to speak that he may not offend with his Tongue and therefore keeps a Watch before the door of his lips, Psal. 141.3. But that which the upright strives after,
1. In Words, whose endeavour is so to speak that he may not offend with his Tongue and Therefore keeps a Watch before the door of his lips, Psalm 141.3. But that which the upright strives After,
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& in so he measure attain, is better then this, to administer Grace to the heare•• that his words may be seasoned, Eph•s. 4.29 Col. 46. and may become to others a tree of life, bearing precious fruit, Prov. 15.4. and the words of the upright, proceeding from the uprightness of their hearts, are very observable things.
& in so he measure attain, is better then this, to administer Grace to the heare•• that his words may be seasoned, Eph•s. 4.29 Col. 46. and may become to Others a tree of life, bearing precious fruit, Curae 15.4. and the words of the upright, proceeding from the uprightness of their hearts, Are very observable things.
and do express none or very little of peace at their latter end? I An•wer, First, le•s usual with the Lord, to shine in upon their Souls of his upright one• before, or at their.
and do express none or very little of peace At their latter end? I An•wer, First, le•s usual with the Lord, to shine in upon their Souls of his upright one• before, or At their.
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Death, that before their departure out of the World it's manifest to them, & to discerning Spectators, that while they are yeas in their Enemies Land, they are more then Conquerors, and that 〈 ◊ 〉 death it self, Rom. 8.37.
Death, that before their departure out of the World it's manifest to them, & to discerning Spectators, that while they Are yeas in their Enemies Land, they Are more then Conquerors, and that 〈 ◊ 〉 death it self, Rom. 8.37.
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Hence the peace that passeth understanding, and the unspeakable joy which some upright ones feel in their dying hour, which makes them very willing to depart, Simeon like, they can depart in such peace, Luk. 2.29.
Hence the peace that passes understanding, and the unspeakable joy which Some upright ones feel in their dying hour, which makes them very willing to depart, Simeon like, they can depart in such peace, Luk. 2.29.
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and behold in this is often seen a marvellous thing, that if an upright person hath not much of the sense of the sweetness of that unspeakable peace in his dying hour,
and behold in this is often seen a marvellous thing, that if an upright person hath not much of the sense of the sweetness of that unspeakable peace in his dying hour,
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the heart feeling the intollerable weight of a supposed separation from Christ, and yet for such, without any clear evidence of the love of God, to have peace ruling in the heart,
the heart feeling the intolerable weight of a supposed separation from christ, and yet for such, without any clear evidence of the love of God, to have peace ruling in the heart,
as in Col. 3.15. and to say I am content now to be at the Lords dispose, I commit the cause of my soul to him, this is very observable, Eli sentenced to death, both he and his two Sons,
as in Col. 3.15. and to say I am content now to be At the lords dispose, I commit the cause of my soul to him, this is very observable, Eli sentenced to death, both he and his two Sons,
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and many other things which shall make the cars of every one who heareth it to tingle, 1 Sam. 3.11, 17, 18. and yet Eli enabled to say, It's the Lord, let him do what seemeth him good, there is a peace which is the inseparable companion of meekness;
and many other things which shall make the cars of every one who hears it to tingle, 1 Sam. 3.11, 17, 18. and yet Eli enabled to say, It's the Lord, let him do what seems him good, there is a peace which is the inseparable Companion of meekness;
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and compose his spirit to submission to his Fathers Will, and to commit his Spirit into his Fatherly hand, Luk. 23.46. and what if it should be the pleasure of the Lord, that some of his Children shall have a fellowship with Christ in his suffering Soul-trouble in their dying hour,
and compose his Spirit to submission to his Father's Will, and to commit his Spirit into his Fatherly hand, Luk. 23.46. and what if it should be the pleasure of the Lord, that Some of his Children shall have a fellowship with christ in his suffering Soul trouble in their dying hour,
yet if the Lamb of God doth by his Lamb-like spirit, compose the heart to a childe-like committing of the Soul into his fatherly hands, here is peace, the peace and quietness of a meek spirit;
yet if the Lamb of God does by his Lamblike Spirit, compose the heart to a childlike committing of the Soul into his fatherly hands, Here is peace, the peace and quietness of a meek Spirit;
if I behold a Christian walking in integrity, making it his integrity making it his dally exercise to keep a Conscience void of offence •owards God and towards man, whatever trouble he may suffer in time of sickness and nigh his latter end;
if I behold a Christian walking in integrity, making it his integrity making it his dally exercise to keep a Conscience void of offence •owards God and towards man, whatever trouble he may suffer in time of sickness and High his latter end;
yet as soon as his labour ends his •est is eternal rest, his peace the peace which passeth understanding begins; He shall enter into p•a•e, they shall rest in their b•••, each one walking in •is uprightness, Isa• 572. The Second Particular •ollows, what ou• duty is in observing these observable things;
yet as soon as his labour ends his •est is Eternal rest, his peace the peace which passes understanding begins; He shall enter into p•a•e, they shall rest in their b•••, each one walking in •is uprightness, Isa• 572. The Second Particular •ollows, what ou• duty is in observing these observable things;
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and the heart being affected keeps the eye looking upon the Object, you have the like expression in another place, used by •obs friends to lob Job 33 31. Mark wel. Oh Ioh, an• hearken to me, hold t•y pea•e and I vvill speak, Oh mark well the lite and latter end of the upright!
and the heart being affected keeps the eye looking upon the Object, you have the like expression in Another place, used by •obs Friends to lob Job 33 31. Mark well. O John, an• harken to me, hold t•y pea•e and I will speak, O mark well the lite and latter end of the upright!
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the same Expression the Lord improves to the Prophet, when he would prepare him for the Visions of the Ordinances of his House, Ez•k. 44.5. The Lord said, Son of Man, mark well,
the same Expression the Lord improves to the Prophet, when he would prepare him for the Visions of the Ordinances of his House, Ez•k. 44.5. The Lord said, Son of Man, mark well,
But in my Text the Lord saith, Mark the perfect and behold the upright, it's as if the Lord had said, us I would have you mark well and behold mine Ordinances,
But in my Text the Lord Says, Mark the perfect and behold the upright, it's as if the Lord had said, us I would have you mark well and behold mine Ordinances,
so I do requi•e you to mark well and behold the life and latter end of those who have loved my Habitation and seen my beauty in my Hou•e, have walked with me in the faithful improvement of all my holy Ordinances:
so I do requi•e you to mark well and behold the life and latter end of those who have loved my Habitation and seen my beauty in my Hou•e, have walked with me in the faithful improvement of all my holy Ordinances:
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This is only the general, let us more particularly consider, First, it's a marking by way of comparison, the blessedness of the upright in their lives and latter end in comparison of others, this is a principal scope of the Text,
This is only the general, let us more particularly Consider, First, it's a marking by Way of comparison, the blessedness of the upright in their lives and latter end in comparison of Others, this is a principal scope of the Text,
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and behold how others walk in darkness, and shall go into outer darkness, Prov. 3.18, 19. Behold the Ʋpright lives as a Citizen of Heaven, having his conversation in Heaven, Phil. 3. and Heaven is his Country and own place, Heb 11.10. and behold how others live as slaves to the World, and in bondage to their Lusts and the Devils temptations, and they shall go to their own places, Act. 1.25 Behold the Ʋpright lives and walks in the spirit of Christ, Gal. 5.28. and you may behold Christ living and walking in him, Gal. 2.20. but others live and walk in their own spirits, and you may see the evil one living and walking in them, Joh. 8.44. Oh mark the latter end of the Upright, in comparison of the latter end of others;
and behold how Others walk in darkness, and shall go into outer darkness, Curae 3.18, 19. Behold the Ʋpright lives as a Citizen of Heaven, having his Conversation in Heaven, Philip 3. and Heaven is his Country and own place, Hebrew 11.10. and behold how Others live as slaves to the World, and in bondage to their Lustiest and the Devils temptations, and they shall go to their own places, Act. 1.25 Behold the Ʋpright lives and walks in the Spirit of christ, Gal. 5.28. and you may behold christ living and walking in him, Gal. 2.20. but Others live and walk in their own spirits, and you may see the evil one living and walking in them, John 8.44. O mark the latter end of the Upright, in comparison of the latter end of Others;
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were our eyes opened to see the Attendants, the Upright have at their dying hour, like the sixty Valliant men spoken of in Cant. 3.7. about Solomons Bed of the valliant of Israel;
were our eyes opened to see the Attendants, the Upright have At their dying hour, like the sixty Valiant men spoken of in Cant 3.7. about Solomons Bed of the valiant of Israel;
but the black Guard, and cursing, and cursed tormentors which are about others in their dying hour, we should readily acknowledge an infinite difference and distance the Lord has made between the Upright and others.
but the black Guard, and cursing, and cursed tormentors which Are about Others in their dying hour, we should readily acknowledge an infinite difference and distance the Lord has made between the Upright and Others.
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the Lord commands us to behold the upright who have gone before us, as the Israelites did behold the Cloud which went before them in the Wilderness, shewing them their way through the Wilderness unto Canaan,
the Lord commands us to behold the upright who have gone before us, as the Israelites did behold the Cloud which went before them in the Wilderness, showing them their Way through the Wilderness unto Canaan,
Oh all the examples of the Upright who are gone before us, and they are the Cloud in the Wilderness to guid us, Isai. 6.16. Ask for the way wherein they walked and found rest to their Souls;
O all the Examples of the Upright who Are gone before us, and they Are the Cloud in the Wilderness to guide us, Isaiah 6.16. Ask for the Way wherein they walked and found rest to their Souls;
We should so mark the life and death of the Upright, that we lay it to heart, not mourning because of their state for they are happy, all tears wip't away,
We should so mark the life and death of the Upright, that we lay it to heart, not mourning Because of their state for they Are happy, all tears wiped away,
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and who knows but such are taken from the evil to come, there may be a dreadful storm at hand, which it may be in tenderness to them they are taken away,
and who knows but such Are taken from the evil to come, there may be a dreadful storm At hand, which it may be in tenderness to them they Are taken away,
and not behold the excellency of Uprightness, which makes them to excel? that is the good which doth us the greatest good, which doth us good at the latter end, to humble,
and not behold the excellency of Uprightness, which makes them to excel? that is the good which does us the greatest good, which does us good At the latter end, to humble,
and has neglected communion with God, the Ordinances and Means of his Souls good, Oh how is he tormented in that day, Ezek. 7.19. wealth cannot deliver his soul, Psal. 49.7, 8. it's not honour and applause of men, it's not visible profession and some common gifts and abilities,
and has neglected communion with God, the Ordinances and Means of his Souls good, O how is he tormented in that day, Ezekiel 7.19. wealth cannot deliver his soul, Psalm 49.7, 8. it's not honour and applause of men, it's not visible profession and Some Common Gifts and abilities,
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when thy dying hour is come, all the questions are reduced to that one, Whether upright or no? whether upright in thy Family relations? whether upright in thy Church Relations? whether thy walk was in uprightness? and if any one Minister of Christ,
when thy dying hour is come, all the questions Are reduced to that one, Whither upright or no? whither upright in thy Family relations? whither upright in thy Church Relations? whither thy walk was in uprightness? and if any one Minister of christ,
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or any Godly Friend can Answer thee this Question to thy Souls satisfaction, he shall be to thee a Messenger indeed, one of a thousand, Job. 33.23. 2 Ʋse. Doth the Lord call u• to mark and behold the Upright in their life and death:
or any Godly Friend can Answer thee this Question to thy Souls satisfaction, he shall be to thee a Messenger indeed, one of a thousand, Job. 33.23. 2 Ʋse. Does the Lord call u• to mark and behold the Upright in their life and death:
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First. You have heard how uprightness shews it self in prizing communion with God, and in a faithful improvement of all opportunities for that purpose (1) In respect of prizing of Communion with God, its a rare thing to behold such constant freshness of Spirit,
First. You have herd how uprightness shows it self in prizing communion with God, and in a faithful improvement of all opportunities for that purpose (1) In respect of prizing of Communion with God, its a rare thing to behold such constant freshness of Spirit,
the Communion with God which she had was manifest in pourings out of her heart in his presence, Psal. 6 2. and it was likewise manifest in her thirstings after opportunities of meeting with God;
the Communion with God which she had was manifest in pourings out of her heart in his presence, Psalm 6 2. and it was likewise manifest in her thirstings After opportunities of meeting with God;
for a day of Fasting and Prayer, and other opportunities, and I have heard her frequently say, That a joyful Sabbath did comfort her all the week after,
for a day of Fasting and Prayer, and other opportunities, and I have herd her frequently say, That a joyful Sabbath did Comfort her all the Week After,
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and a sad Sabbath made a sad week, that the Lord had brought her desires into that one desire, Psal. 27.4. and thus precious to her Soul was one day in the House of the Lord, Psal. 84. 10. Secondly, In respect of faithful improvement of her opportunities of Communion with God:
and a sad Sabbath made a sad Week, that the Lord had brought her Desires into that one desire, Psalm 27.4. and thus precious to her Soul was one day in the House of the Lord, Psalm 84. 10. Secondly, In respect of faithful improvement of her opportunities of Communion with God:
She had been so acquainted with that Ordinance from a childe, that upon conference I had with her upon that occasion, I could not perceive that she could charge and accuse her self of any neglect, not so much as one time in thirty years;
She had been so acquainted with that Ordinance from a child, that upon conference I had with her upon that occasion, I could not perceive that she could charge and accuse her self of any neglect, not so much as one time in thirty Years;
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Oh her Soul knew right well what it was to Pray in secret to her Heavenly Father, Mat. 6. and to be in the secret places of the stairs with the Lord, whom her Soul loved, Cant. 2.14. (2.) And concerning Self examination;
O her Soul knew right well what it was to Pray in secret to her Heavenly Father, Mathew 6. and to be in the secret places of the stairs with the Lord, whom her Soul loved, Cant 2.14. (2.) And Concerning Self examination;
In respect to her Words, You know what a Law of Wisdome and Heavenly mindedness, of meekness & kindness was in her mouth, Prov. 31.26. The Lord having gifted her with a measure of Knowledge above what is usual in that Sex;
In respect to her Words, You know what a Law of Wisdom and Heavenly Mindedness, of meekness & kindness was in her Mouth, Curae 31.26. The Lord having gifted her with a measure of Knowledge above what is usual in that Sex;
and if she had not redeemed some time out of it for Heavenly Conference, I have heard her speak of it with grief, For the mouth of the Righteous speaketh Wisdome,
and if she had not redeemed Some time out of it for Heavenly Conference, I have herd her speak of it with grief, For the Mouth of the Righteous speaks Wisdom,
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and his tongue talketh of Judgements, Psal. 37.30. as she had opportunities by reason of her usefulness to the afflicted, so how the Lord supplied her with a Word in season;
and his tongue talketh of Judgments, Psalm 37.30. as she had opportunities by reason of her usefulness to the afflicted, so how the Lord supplied her with a Word in season;
2. Concerning her Works, I need not tell you what a Dorcas you have lost Men Women and Children, are ready with weeping, to acknowledge what works of mercy she hath done for them, Act. 9.39. the short time and my afflicted state will not suffer me to enlarge,
2. Concerning her Works, I need not tell you what a Dorcas you have lost Men Women and Children, Are ready with weeping, to acknowledge what works of mercy she hath done for them, Act. 9.39. the short time and my afflicted state will not suffer me to enlarge,
But the observable thing with me is this, I know she was usually in time of health, full of spiritual exercise and darksome objections about her spiritual state:
But the observable thing with me is this, I know she was usually in time of health, full of spiritual exercise and darksome objections about her spiritual state:
Secondly, She had some taste of unspeakable peace and comfort, which in the midst of such pains so disturbing and confounding to the outward and inward senses,
Secondly, She had Some taste of unspeakable peace and Comfort, which in the midst of such pains so disturbing and confounding to the outward and inward Senses,
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yet made her say, she should be at home in a little time, being ready to depart to her Fathers house, Joh. 14.2, 3. and shee who had the Spirit of Adoption, could not but under the pains of death, call Abba Father for help, Rom. 8.
yet made her say, she should be At home in a little time, being ready to depart to her Father's house, John 14.2, 3. and she who had the Spirit of Adoption, could not but under the pains of death, call Abba Father for help, Rom. 8.
The last Ʋse is by way of comfort, to those who mourn because the Upright are taken away from them. (1.) Consider, there is no reason to mourn because of their state, for their end is peace, and they would not change their place again for ten thousand Worlds, Rev. 14. Blessed are they who dye in the Lord, they rest from their labours and their works follow them, I have heard her say, that when the Lord in an Ordinance had come nigh to her Soul, it was a grief to her to think of going into worldly occasions;
The last Ʋse is by Way of Comfort, to those who mourn Because the Upright Are taken away from them. (1.) Consider, there is no reason to mourn Because of their state, for their end is peace, and they would not change their place again for ten thousand World's, Rev. 14. Blessed Are they who die in the Lord, they rest from their labours and their works follow them, I have herd her say, that when the Lord in an Ordinance had come High to her Soul, it was a grief to her to think of going into worldly occasions;
Oh how is her Soul ••••sfied, and abundantly fill in the presence of Christ now, Rev. 7.17. 2. If you would have comfort against your loss, lament after the Lord Christ his Spiritual presence;
O how is her Soul ••••sfied, and abundantly fill in the presence of christ now, Rev. 7.17. 2. If you would have Comfort against your loss, lament After the Lord christ his Spiritual presence;
yet to preserve the memory of the Beloved, and is there any way to preserve the memory of the Upright so as by imitating of them, Children are the Off-spring of Parents,
yet to preserve the memory of the beloved, and is there any Way to preserve the memory of the Upright so as by imitating of them, Children Are the Offspring of Parents,
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thence is the Proverb, That a Parent will live so long as that Childe lives. you Children, who have lost a very Godly Mother: you Christian Friends and Neighbours;
thence is the Proverb, That a Parent will live so long as that Child lives. you Children, who have lost a very Godly Mother: you Christian Friends and Neighbours;
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think and speak of, Oh weep and pray over these observable things in her Life and Death, that you prize Communion with God as she did, that you may love Prayer and Self-examination as she did, and abound in good works:
think and speak of, O weep and pray over these observable things in her Life and Death, that you prize Communion with God as she did, that you may love Prayer and Self-examination as she did, and abound in good works:
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