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 ...

Fitch, James, 1622-1702
Publisher: Printed by Samuel Green
Place of Publication: Cambridge Mass
Publication Year: 1672
Approximate Era: CharlesII
TCP ID: A70044 ESTC ID: R35676 STC ID: F1066
Subject Headings: Funeral sermons; Mason, Anna Peck, d. 1672; Sermons, American -- 17th century;
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0 PSAL. 37.37. Mark the Perfect and behold the Ʋpright, for the end of that man is peace. PSALM 37.37. Mark the Perfect and behold the Ʋpright, for the end of that man is peace. np1 crd. vvb dt j cc vvi dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 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, d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 po31 n1 vbz av j, cc-acp d n1 n2 vvi dc n1 cc jc n1 cs d n-jn, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-dc j cs n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
2 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; av j n1, cc jc cs dt n1 cc dt n1 n1, a-acp p-acp np1 crd. j cc j np1, cst j n1 vvz pp-f d n1, cst pn31 n1 n1 av-jn j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 and he gives weighty Reason to pr••• it, because David by this Psalm shewes that though the Godly suffer Adv••si•y in a Godly way, and he gives weighty Reason to pr••• it, Because David by this Psalm shows that though the Godly suffer Adv••si•y in a Godly Way, cc pns31 vvz j n1 p-acp n1 pn31, c-acp np1 p-acp d n1 vvz cst cs dt j vvi av-j p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 and the wicked prosper in their wicked way and 〈 ◊ 〉 seemingly goes ill with the best, and the wicked prosper in their wicked Way and 〈 ◊ 〉 seemingly Goes ill with the best, cc dt j vvi p-acp po32 j n1 cc 〈 sy 〉 av-vvg vvz av-jn p-acp dt js, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 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, cc av p-acp dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, av dt j n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp dt j cc dt j, vvg dt j pc-acp vbi j p-acp po31 n1, p-acp po32 js n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
6 and leaving the wicked through his just •udg•ment, in a cursed and miserable state, in their greatest outward 〈 … 〉, and leaving the wicked through his just •udg•ment, in a cursed and miserable state, in their greatest outward 〈 … 〉, cc vvg dt j p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp dt j-vvn cc j n1, p-acp po32 js j 〈 … 〉, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
7 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: cc dt n1 p-acp d crd vbz av j, p-acp n1 … 〈 sy 〉 cc p-acp po32 n1. np1 dt n1 p-acp po32 vvz, cc dt ••• … j n2 pp-f np1 p-acp pno32, vbr p-acp d n2-j n1 p-acp dt j p-acp dt crd cc dt n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n1 n1, p-acp dt crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1: dt n1 r-crq vvz dt n2 vbz vvn p-acp po11 n1, d crd n1. n1 dt j, cc vvb dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
8 for the end of that man is Peace The Text implies. 1. That some Persons are remarkable Subjects of Gods mercy and Divine favour. for the end of that man is Peace The Text Implies. 1. That Some Persons Are remarkable Subject's of God's mercy and Divine favour. c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz n1 dt n1 vvz. crd cst d n2 vbr j n2-jn pp-f npg1 n1 cc j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Page 1
9 Who are these? but the Perfect, the upright. Who Are these? but the Perfect, the upright. r-crq vbr d? p-acp dt j, dt av-j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Page 1
10 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, crd p-acp q-crq vbr pns32 j? ord, c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j pi2, av pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 vvz. ord, p-acp n1 pp-f po32 d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 1
11 and thus they are to be marked in their D••• 〈 ◊ 〉 Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, and thus they Are to be marked in their D••• 〈 ◊ 〉 Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, cc av pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 np1 〈 sy 〉 vvb dt j n1 cc vvi dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
12 for the end of that man is peace. for the end of that man is peace. p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
13 Thirdly, Our Duty, the Psalmist calls for special observation, mark and behold the upright how he lives, Thirdly, Our Duty, the Psalmist calls for special observation, mark and behold the upright how he lives, ord, po12 n1, dt n1 vvz p-acp j n1, vvb cc vvi dt j c-crq pns31 vvz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
14 and how he dyes? what his life is, and what is his end? and as Calvin renders it, observe and consider: and how he dies? what his life is, and what is his end? and as calvin renders it, observe and Consider: cc c-crq pns31 vvz? q-crq po31 n1 vbz, cc r-crq vbz po31 n1? cc c-acp np1 vvz pn31, vvb cc vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
15 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: d n1, pp-f r-crq d n2 vbr dt j-jn n1, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, av-j vvg dt j-jn, vbg p-acp j cst r-crq vbz dt n1 c-acp pns31 vvz pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
16 The Doctrine from these words is, The Doctrine from these words is, dt n1 p-acp d n2 vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Page 2
17 Doct. The Life and Latter end of the Godly containt observable things, which God requires us to consider. Doct. The Life and Latter end of the Godly containt observable things, which God requires us to Consider. np1 dt n1 cc d n1 pp-f dt j n1 j n2, r-crq np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Page 2
18 What the Life, and what the Death of the Godly is, our God calls us to mark and behold: What the Life, and what the Death of the Godly is, our God calls us to mark and behold: q-crq dt n1, cc q-crq dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz, po12 np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
19 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, c-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvb pno12 vvi, (crd) q-crq vbr dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j? cc crd r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi po12 n1 pp-f pno32? pns12 vbr xx pc-acp vvi cst d dt j n2 vvg dt n1 cc dt n1 pp-f dt j vmb vbi av-j vvn cc vvn p-acp crd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
20 although an Angel from Heaven should be sent at this time to Preach to you; although an Angel from Heaven should be sent At this time to Preach to you; cs dt n1 p-acp n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
21 for much of the time through all Eternity shall be spent upon this Subject amongst the Spirits of the Just made perfect; for much of the time through all Eternity shall be spent upon this Subject among the Spirits of the Just made perfect; p-acp d pp-f dt n1 p-acp d n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j-jn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j vvd j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
22 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. cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi pn22 d n2 vvg d n2, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 pc-acp vvi av av-j c-acp np1 vmb vvi p-acp d j vvg n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Page 2
23 First, Concerning the Observations respecting the life of the Godly, the Text presents us with two Generals: First, Concerning the Observations respecting the life of the Godly, the Text presents us with two Generals: ord, vvg dt n2 vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j, dt n1 vvz pno12 p-acp crd n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
24 First, The perfection of the Godly. Secondly, The uprightness of such, Mark the Perfect and behold the Ʋpright; First, The perfection of the Godly. Secondly, The uprightness of such, Mark the Perfect and behold the Ʋpright; ord, dt n1 pp-f dt j. ord, dt n1 pp-f d, vvb dt j cc vvi dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
25 concerning the first of these, the Question ariseth, What perfection can be observed in a Godly mans Life, Concerning the First of these, the Question arises, What perfection can be observed in a Godly men Life, vvg dt ord pp-f d, dt n1 vvz, q-crq n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
26 while he lives with a body of sin in him? I Answer, Yet it's to be marked, (1) That the Godly in this life have some beginnings of perfection, while he lives with a body of since in him? I Answer, Yet it's to be marked, (1) That the Godly in this life have Some beginnings of perfection, cs pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31? pns11 vvb, av pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, (vvn) cst dt j p-acp d n1 vhb d n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
27 and those which shall grow up till they come to perfection, and so abide for ever: and those which shall grow up till they come to perfection, and so abide for ever: cc d r-crq vmb vvi a-acp c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1, cc av vvi p-acp av: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
28 There is a spirit in a Believer which breathes and reacheth after, and is restless for perfection, There is a Spirit in a Believer which breathes and reaches After, and is restless for perfection, pc-acp vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz cc vvz a-acp, cc vbz j p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
29 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. cc r-crq vbz vvn, dt n1 j p-acp np1, crd np1 n1. crd. cc pn22 vvb dt j n1, r-crq n2-jn vvb n1 pp-f, dt n1 pp-f n2 cs xx pp-f n2, d n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbg vvn, vvn np1 crd. cc vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n1, crd np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 2
30 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, uh vvb c-crq dt j vmb vbi vdg cc vvg p-acp d j n1 p-acp r-crq np1 vvz pno31, vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1 cc n1 p-acp n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
31 and Righteousness, Love and Mercy, shewing himself to be a childe of his Heavenly Father, and Righteousness, Love and Mercy, showing himself to be a child of his Heavenly Father, cc n1, n1 cc n1, vvg px31 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
32 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, cc vmb vbi vvg po31 j-jn cc av-j j n1, np1 crd n1. vbb pn22 j p-acp po22 j n1 vbz j, cc pns31 vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1 cs xx vvn a-acp pc-acp vbi dt j n1 p-acp np1. (crd) pn31|vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn, cst n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 n1 vbz vvn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
33 and the God of Grace calls his upright ones, perfect ones, & accept their upright service, as pecfect service; and the God of Grace calls his upright ones, perfect ones, & accept their upright service, as pecfect service; cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz po31 j pi2, j pi2, cc vvi po32 j n1, c-acp j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
34 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. pn22 vvb npg1 vvb p-acp po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j cc j-vvg n1 p-acp po31 j-vvg cc j-vvg n1, po11 n1, vvb np1 p-acp dt j n1, crd np1 crd. cc np1 vvd np1 p-acp dt j n1, crd n1. crd crd cc p-acp d n1 dt ord n2 vmb vbi j p-acp dt j, vvb dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
35 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, n1 vbz, r-crq vbz j? dt n1, vvb dt j, c-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vvd po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 cc vvd p-acp dt n1 cc vvd, vvb q-crq uh n1, pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno21 p-acp n1 cc p-acp dt j n1, vhb vdn d r-crq vbz j p-acp po21 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
36 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; cc vvd av-j, np1 crd, crd c-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp n1, cst vbz p-acp n1 cc n1, vdg d r-crq vbz j p-acp po21 n1, xx vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
37 not pleasing carnal and sinful affections, and therefore that I have walked with a perfect heart, that which the God of Grace will accept. not pleasing carnal and sinful affections, and Therefore that I have walked with a perfect heart, that which the God of Grace will accept. xx vvg j cc j n2, cc av cst pns11 vhb vvn p-acp dt j n1, cst r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
38 perfect, and calls it perfect, and therefore the question y•• remains u•answered; perfect, and calls it perfect, and Therefore the question y•• remains u•answered; j, cc vvz pn31 j, cc av dt n1 n1 vvz j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
39 Quest. What are the remarkable things res•• … cting the life of the upright? I Answer, Quest. What Are the remarkable things res•• … cting the life of the upright? I Answer, n1. q-crq vbr dt j n2 n1 … vvg dt n1 pp-f dt j? pns11 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
40 First, In respect of actings towards God. Secondly, Actings towards man. First, The observable things in the life of the upright in his actings; First, In respect of actings towards God. Secondly, Actings towards man. First, The observable things in the life of the upright in his actings; ord, p-acp n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1. ord, n2 p-acp n1. ord, dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp po31 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
41 nextly towards God, The first Character is a holding forth the highest esteem of Communion with God in his Ordinances, nextly towards God, The First Character is a holding forth the highest esteem of Communion with God in his Ordinances, av-j p-acp np1, dt ord n1 vbz dt vvg av dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
42 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; cc av dt j n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp d n1: c-acp cst n1, uh vvb c-crq dt j n1 vvz n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
43 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, po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp np1, vbz av-j dt n1 dt j vvz p-acp n1, dt j j, pi d p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn av-j p-acp np1, np1 crd, crd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
44 As the Hart panteth after the Water-brooks, so panteth my soul after thee O God; As the Heart pants After the Water brooks, so pants my soul After thee Oh God; c-acp dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n2, av vvz po11 n1 p-acp pno21 uh np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
45 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God, when shall I come and appear before God, ver. 3. My tears have been my meat day and night, My soul Thirsteth for God, for the living God, when shall I come and appear before God, ver. 3. My tears have been my meat day and night, po11 n1 vvz p-acp np1, p-acp dt j-vvg np1, c-crq vmb pns11 vvi cc vvi p-acp np1, fw-la. crd po11 n2 vhb vbn po11 n1 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
46 while they continually say unto me where is thy God, ver. 4. when I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: while they continually say unto me where is thy God, ver. 4. when I Remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: cs pns32 av-j vvb p-acp pno11 q-crq vbz po21 n1, fw-la. crd c-crq pns11 vvb d n2, pns11 vvb av po11 n1 p-acp pno11: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 3
47 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: uh q-crq n2, n2-vvg, n2-vvg, cc j av p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt j-vvg np1, r-crq vdb ds av-vvg vvi dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 j n2-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
48 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; av d n2-vvg p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt j n1, p-acp dt n1, cs n2-jn vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst pns32 vmb vbi av p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
49 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, cc av vvz d j n1 pp-f d j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, pns11 vvb d n2 d vvn cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
50 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; cc j n2, vvg dt n1 c-crq vvn cc vvg n1, c-acp pn31|vbz vvn, n1. crd cc c-crq pn31 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp pn31 vvz pno31 pi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
51 yet an upright Soul will and must have seasons for Communion with God what ever they cost him, yet an upright Soul will and must have seasons for Communion with God what ever they cost him, av dt j n1 vmb cc vmb vhi n2 p-acp n1 p-acp np1 r-crq av pns32 vvd pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
52 though he makes the World pay for it, and sleep pay for it, and hazards his health for it, though he makes the World pay for it, and sleep pay for it, and hazards his health for it, cs pns31 vvz dt n1 vvb p-acp pn31, cc vvb vvi p-acp pn31, cc vvz po31 n1 p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
53 and all, yet Mark the upright, how faithful he is in taking and improving seasons of Communion with God, and all, yet Mark the upright, how faithful he is in taking and improving seasons of Communion with God, cc d, av vvb dt j, c-crq j pns31 vbz p-acp vvg cc vvg n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
54 while the Hypocrite, the Deceiver is willing to take an excuse, and make an excuse, while the Hypocrite, the Deceiver is willing to take an excuse, and make an excuse, cs dt n1, dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
55 and occasion that he may not come into the presence of God, but his deceit is manifest. and occasion that he may not come into the presence of God, but his deceit is manifest. cc n1 cst pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc-acp po31 n1 vbz j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Page 4
56 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, dt ord j n1, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt av-j, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp np1, vvz p-acp po31 j-jn n1 p-acp np1, p-acp j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
57 and self examination, these are contained in former generals, as they are means of Communion with God: and self examination, these Are contained in former generals, as they Are means of Communion with God: cc n1 n1, d vbr vvn p-acp j n2, c-acp pns32 vbr n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
58 but yet because these have very spiritual specialties in them, we m••• especially mark and behold them, but yet Because these have very spiritual specialties in them, we m••• especially mark and behold them, cc-acp av c-acp d vhb av j n2 p-acp pno32, pns12 n1 av-j vvi cc vvi pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
59 and how the Upright behaves himself in them. and how the Upright behaves himself in them. cc c-crq dt av-j vvz px31 p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
60 First, In secret Communion with God in secret Prayer, an upright Soul cannot content himself with publick Prayer and humily, First, In secret Communion with God in secret Prayer, an upright Soul cannot content himself with public Prayer and humily, ord, p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp np1 p-acp j-jn n1, dt j n1 vmbx vvi px31 p-acp j n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
61 but he must come in secret into the presence of his Heavenly Father, and Pray in secret, that he may see him in secret, but he must come in secret into the presence of his Heavenly Father, and Pray in secret, that he may see him in secret, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j n1, cc vvb p-acp j-jn, cst pns31 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
62 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, cc vvi pno31 av-j, np1 crd cc cs pc-acp vbdr dx j n1, pc-acp vvi d cc d, n1, p-acp d n1 vmd xx 〈 sy 〉 pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
63 yet if the Lord will only grant him liberty to appear in where before him he could not but come, yet if the Lord will only grant him liberty to appear in where before him he could not but come, av cs dt n1 vmb av-j vvi pno31 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp c-crq p-acp pno31 pns31 vmd xx cc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
64 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. cc vmd av-dx av-dc vvi cs pn22 vmb vvi p-acp vvg p-acp, cc n1 av po22 n1 p-acp j-jn p-acp dt j n1 p-acp ro-crq pn22 vvb vbz po22 d n1, 〈 sy 〉. crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
65 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, vvb av po22 n1 p-acp pno31, vmb dt n1 vvi p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp po31 j-vvn, dt av-j r-crq n1 dt n1 vmb vhi po32, j-jn n2 p-acp np1, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi av cst r-crq pns32 vmbx av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
66 and with others, for they ha•e to d• wi•h him whom their Souts love, Cant. 1.7. and with Others, for they ha•e to d• wi•h him whom their Souts love, Cant 1.7. cc p-acp n2-jn, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp n1 vvb pno31 ro-crq po32 n2 vvi, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
67 Second place in self - examinatio•, the Application of the Dectrine is the life of the Sermon, Second place in self - examinatio•, the Application of the Doctrine is the life of the Sermon, ord n1 p-acp n1 - n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 4
68 and Self ex•m••ation is the life 〈 ◊ 〉 Application of the Sermon: and Self ex•m••ation is the life 〈 ◊ 〉 Application of the Sermon: cc n1 n1 vbz dt n1 〈 sy 〉 n1 pp-f dt n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
69 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, dt j vmbx vvi px32 p-acp j cc j n1 pp-f d n1, av-dx dc cs pn22 vmb vvi po22 n1 c-crq pn22 vbr dt j, pc-acp vhi n1 vvb pn22 av-j pc-acp vvi p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
70 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. cc vvi pp-f pn31, cc xx vvi pn31 p-acp po22 n1 pc-acp vvi pn31, av vvb cc vvb c-crq pns31 vvz n2, cc pns32 vbr dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
71 and how doth he eat them but by examining his estate and actions, his Spirit and Life by them, and how does he eat them but by examining his estate and actions, his Spirit and Life by them, cc q-crq vdz pns31 vvi pno32 p-acp p-acp vvg po31 n1 cc n2, po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
72 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, cc xx p-acp dt j cc av-j n1, cc-acp p-acp ds j n2-vvg p-acp dt n1 cc po31 d n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. cc p-acp d j-jn j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
73 and not only once in a long time, but this is his work every Lords day, and not only once in a long time, but this is his work every lords day, cc xx av-j a-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc-acp d vbz po31 n1 d n2 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
74 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: uh d n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1, pns31 vbz av-j p-acp d n1, av vvg av po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg, np1 crd. pns12 vmb p-acp n1 p-acp d j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
75 Thus of the actings of the upright towards God; in the second follows his actings towards man. Thus of the actings of the upright towards God; in the second follows his actings towards man. av pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt j p-acp np1; p-acp dt ord vvz po31 n2 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Page 5
76 First in Words, Secondly in Works. First in Words, Secondly in Works. ord p-acp n2, ord p-acp vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Page 5
77 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, crd p-acp n2, rg-crq n1 vbz av pc-acp vvi cst pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp po31 n1 cc av vvz dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n2, np1 crd. p-acp cst r-crq dt av-j vvz a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
78 & 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. cc p-acp av pns31 vvb vvi, vbz jc cs d, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1 cst po31 n2 vmb vbi vvn, n2. crd np1 crd cc vmb vvi p-acp n2-jn dt n1 pp-f n1, vvg j n1, np1 crd. cc dt n2 pp-f dt j, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n2, vbr av j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Page 5
79 2. In Works, Mark and behold the upright, how in his works he lives without offence, Phil. 2.15. 2. In Works, Mark and behold the upright, how in his works he lives without offence, Philip 2.15. crd p-acp vvz, vvb cc vvi dt j, c-crq p-acp po31 n2 pns31 vvz p-acp n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
80 blamel of, and harmless, and not only so, but shining as a Light in the World, blamel of, and harmless, and not only so, but shining as a Light in the World, n1 pp-f, cc j, cc xx av-j av, cc-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
81 as in works of Holiness God ward, so in works of Justice, Love and mercy towards others; as in works of Holiness God ward, so in works of justice, Love and mercy towards Others; c-acp p-acp n2 pp-f n1 np1 n1, av p-acp n2 pp-f n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
82 full of mercy and good fruit without Hypocrisie, Jam. 3.17. He that s•es not observable thing; full of mercy and good fruit without Hypocrisy, Jam. 3.17. He that s•es not observable thing; j pp-f n1 cc j n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. pns31 cst vvz xx j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
83 in the works of the Upright is strangely blinced: Hitherto of the life of the Upright, nextly follows the remarkable things respecting their Death; in the works of the Upright is strangely blinced: Hitherto of the life of the Upright, nextly follows the remarkable things respecting their Death; p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt av-j vbz av-j vvn: av pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt av-j, av-j vvz dt j n2 vvg po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
84 The Text sayes, For the end of that man i•p•ace, is the end of the Upright peace, The Text Says, For the end of that man i•p•ace, is the end of the Upright peace, dt n1 vvz, p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt av-j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
85 how doth this appear? do not some who have been upright suffer much trouble of minde in their death, how does this appear? do not Some who have been upright suffer much trouble of mind in their death, q-crq vdz d vvi? vdb xx d r-crq vhb vbn av-j vvb d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
86 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. cc vdb vvi pi cc av j pp-f n1 p-acp po32 d n1? pns11 vvb, ord, vbz j p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp po32 n2 pp-f po31 j n1 a-acp, cc p-acp po32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 5
87 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. n1, cst p-acp po32 n1 av pp-f dt n1 pn31|vbz j p-acp pno32, cc p-acp j-vvg n2, cst cs pns32 vbr zz p-acp po32 ng1 n1, pns32 vbr dc cs n2, cc cst 〈 sy 〉 n1 pn31 n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
88 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. av dt n1 cst vvz n1, cc dt j n1 r-crq d j pi2 vvi p-acp po32 j-vvg n1, r-crq vvz pno32 av j pc-acp vvi, np1 av-j, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
89 Secondly, When it's the pleasure of the Lord to withhold such a measure of this peace, Secondly, When it's the pleasure of the Lord to withhold such a measure of this peace, ord, c-crq pn31|vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pc-acp vvi d dt n1 pp-f d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
90 yet it's usual that he affords them so much of this peace as shall rule in their hearts, yet it's usual that he affords them so much of this peace as shall Rule in their hearts, av pn31|vbz j cst pns31 vvz pno32 av d pp-f d n1 c-acp vmb vvi p-acp po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
91 and meekly dispose their spirits to divine providence; and meekly dispose their spirits to divine providence; cc av-j vvi po32 n2 p-acp j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
92 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, cc vvb p-acp d vbz av vvn dt j n1, cst cs dt j n1 vhz xx d pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f cst j n1 p-acp po31 j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
93 and though he is now aware of the misery of falling short, for none can be so sensible of that, and though he is now aware of the misery of falling short, for none can be so sensible of that, cc cs pns31 vbz av j pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg j, c-acp pix vmb vbi av j pp-f d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
94 as those who know experimentally the preciousness of Christ and heavenly things: as those who know experimentally the preciousness of christ and heavenly things: c-acp d r-crq vvb av-j dt n1 pp-f np1 cc j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
95 and though also many times the very thought, what if deceived? what if fall short at last? that thought would make the flesh tremble; and though also many times the very Thought, what if deceived? what if fallen short At last? that Thought would make the Flesh tremble; cc cs av d n2 dt j n1, r-crq cs vvn? q-crq cs vvi j p-acp ord? cst n1 vmd vvi dt n1 vvb; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
96 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, dt n1 vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n1 p-acp np1, cc av p-acp d, p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, pc-acp vhi n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
97 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, c-acp p-acp np1 crd. cc pc-acp vvi pns11 vbm j av pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n2 vvb, pns11 vvb dt n1 pp-f po11 n1 p-acp pno31, d vbz av j, np1 vvn p-acp n1, av-d pns31 cc po31 crd n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
98 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; cc d j-jn n2 r-crq vmb vvi dt n2 pp-f d crd r-crq vvz pn31 pc-acp vvi, vvn np1 crd, crd, crd cc av np1 vvd pc-acp vvi, pn31|vbz dt n1, vvb pno31 vdi r-crq vvz pno31 j, a-acp vbz dt n1 r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
99 a meek and a quiet spirit is of great price, 1 Pet 3.4. Christs Soulness; a meek and a quiet spirit is of great price, 1 Pet 3.4. a meek and a quiet Spirit is of great price, 1 Pet 3.4. Christ Soulness; a meek and a quiet Spirit is of great price, 1 Pet 3.4. dt j cc dt j-jn n1 vbz pp-f j n1, crd n1 crd. npg1 n1; dt j cc dt j-jn n1 vbz pp-f j n1, crd n1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
100 Christs Soul-trouble was extream in his dying hour, but yet he had the peace and quietness of a meek spirit which did rule in his heart, Christ Soul trouble was extreme in his dying hour, but yet he had the peace and quietness of a meek Spirit which did Rule in his heart, npg1 n1 vbds j-jn p-acp po31 j-vvg n1, cc-acp av pns31 vhd dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 r-crq vdd vvi p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
101 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, cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, cc pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n1, np1 crd. cc q-crq cs pn31 vmd vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cst d pp-f po31 n2 vmb vhi dt n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 j-vvg n1 p-acp po32 j-vvg n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
102 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; av cs dt n1 pp-f np1 vdz p-acp po31 j n1, vvb dt n1 p-acp dt j vvg pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 j n2, av vbz n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
103 but it's a marve lous thing to have peace ruling in the heart in the midst of many-troublesome thoughts in the minde. but it's a marve lous thing to have peace ruling in the heart in the midst of many-troublesome thoughts in the mind. cc-acp pn31|vbz dt vvb n2 n1 pc-acp vhi n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Page 6
104 Thirdly, to conclude this, if the marks of uprightness appear in their life; Thirdly, to conclude this, if the marks of uprightness appear in their life; ord, pc-acp vvi d, cs dt n2 pp-f n1 vvi p-acp po32 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
105 there is no reason for us to doubt but that the Lord will make the end of such to be peace, whatever troubles they suffer before their •nd, there is no reason for us to doubt but that the Lord will make the end of such to be peace, whatever Troubles they suffer before their •nd, pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi cc-acp cst dt n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f d pc-acp vbi n1, r-crq n2 pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 6
106 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; cs pns11 vvb dt njp vvg p-acp n1, vvg pn31 po31 n1 vvg pn31 po31 vvi n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 j pp-f n1 n2 np1 cc p-acp n1, r-crq n1 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1 cc av-j po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
107 yet the Lord sayes, Mark this upright one, and have I seen the mark of uprightness stamped upon his life and walk, yet the Lord Says, Mark this upright one, and have I seen the mark of uprightness stamped upon his life and walk, av dt n1 vvz, vvb d av-j pi, cc vhb pns11 vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
108 surely the Lord who sayes His end shall be peace, doth say to me that I ought to believe it, surely the Lord who Says His end shall be peace, does say to me that I ought to believe it, av-j dt n1 r-crq vvz po31 n1 vmb vbi n1, vdz vvi p-acp pno11 cst pns11 vmd pc-acp vvi pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
109 and ought as certainly to believe it, as it I see •ensibly the Angels taking the Soul, and ought as Certainly to believe it, as it I see •ensibly the Angels taking the Soul, cc vmd p-acp av-j pc-acp vvi pn31, c-acp pn31 pns11 vvb av-j dt n2 vvg dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
110 and Heavens opening to receive it, and heard a now Song tuned in Heaven for the triumph of this Soul over death: and Heavens opening to receive it, and herd a now Song tuned in Heaven for the triumph of this Soul over death: cc n2 vvg pc-acp vvi pn31, cc vvd dt av n1 vvd p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
111 He that walks in integrity, what ever his labour may be in his journey, and when nigh to his journies end, He that walks in integrity, what ever his labour may be in his journey, and when High to his journeys end, pns31 cst vvz p-acp n1, r-crq av po31 n1 vmb vbi p-acp po31 n1, cc c-crq av-j p-acp po31 ng1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
112 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; av c-acp av c-acp po31 n1 vvz po31 n1 vbz j n1, po31 n1 dt n1 r-crq vvz n1 vvz; pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 n1, d pi vvg p-acp fw-fr n1, np1 crd dt ord j vvz, r-crq n1 n1 vbz p-acp vvg d j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 13 Page 7
113 The Lord calls us to mark and behold: Quest. What is the marking and beholding? The Lord calls us to mark and behold: Quest. What is the marking and beholding? dt n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi: n1. q-crq vbz dt vvg cc vvg? (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Page 7
114 Ans. It's an affectionate Attention of the minde, It's as when the eye affects the heart, Ans. It's an affectionate Attention of the mind, It's as when the eye affects the heart, np1 pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, pn31|vbz c-acp c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
115 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! cc dt n1 vbg vvn vvz dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1, pn22 vhb dt j n1 p-acp j-jn n1, vvn p-acp vvz n2 p-acp vvb np1 crd crd vvb av. uh np1, n1 vvb p-acp pno11, vvb j n1 cc pns11 vmb vvi, uh vvb av dt vvi cc d n1 pp-f dt j! (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
116 Oh hearken to what the Lord sayes concerning their life and death; O harken to what the Lord Says Concerning their life and death; uh vvb p-acp r-crq dt n1 vvz vvg po32 n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
117 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, dt d n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, c-crq pns31 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, vvb. crd. dt n1 vvd, n1 pp-f n1, vvb av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
118 and behold with thine Eyes, ••h•ar with thine Ears all that I say to thee, concerning the Ordinances of mine House, and behold with thine Eyes, ••h•ar with thine Ears all that I say to thee, Concerning the Ordinances of mine House, cc vvi p-acp po21 n2, vvb p-acp po21 n2 d cst pns11 vvb p-acp pno21, vvg dt n2 pp-f po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
119 and mark well the entring into it; and mark well the entering into it; cc vvb av dt vvg p-acp pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
120 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, cc-acp p-acp po11 n1 dt n1 vvz, vvb dt j cc vvi dt j, pn31|vbz c-acp cs dt n1 vhd vvn, pno12 pns11 vmd vhi pn22 vvb av cc vvi po11 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
121 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: av pns11 vdb vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi av cc vvi dt n1 cc d n1 pp-f d r-crq vhb vvn po11 n1 cc vvn po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1, vhb vvn p-acp pno11 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d po11 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
122 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, d vbz av-j dt n1, vvb pno12 dc av-jn vvi, ord, pn31|vbz dt vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt j p-acp po32 n2 cc d n1 p-acp n1 pp-f n2-jn, d vbz dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
123 and of the foregoing and following words, and therefore let us comparatively mark the Upright, and of the foregoing and following words, and Therefore let us comparatively mark the Upright, cc pp-f dt vvg cc vvg n2, cc av vvb pno12 av-j vvi dt av-j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 7
124 as if we see th•m stand at the right hand of Christ, and others at his lest hand, both in their life and death: as if we see th•m stand At the right hand of christ, and Others At his lest hand, both in their life and death: c-acp cs pns12 vvb n1 vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f np1, cc n2-jn p-acp po31 j n1, av-d p-acp po32 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
125 Behold the life of the Upright, how he shines as a light in a darksome World, Behold the life of the Upright, how he shines as a Light in a darksome World, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt av-j, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
126 and shall shine as the Stars for ever and for ever; and shall shine as the Stars for ever and for ever; cc vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 p-acp av cc p-acp av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
127 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; cc vvb c-crq n2-jn vvb p-acp n1, cc vmb vvi p-acp j n1, np1 crd, crd vvb dt n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vhg po31 n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd cc n1 vbz po31 n1 cc d n1, n1 crd. cc vvb c-crq n2-jn vvb p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1, cc p-acp n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc dt ng1 n2, cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp po32 d n2, n1 crd vvb dt n1 vvz cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, np1 crd. cc pn22 vmb vvi np1 vvg cc vvg p-acp pno31, np1 crd. cc-acp n2-jn vvi cc vvi p-acp po32 d n2, cc pn22 vmb vvi dt j-jn crd n1 cc vvg p-acp pno32, np1 crd. uh vvb dt d n1 pp-f dt av-j, p-acp n1 pp-f dt d n1 pp-f n2-jn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
128 the end of the Upright man is peace, the end of others is no peace but hellish woe! the end of the Upright man is peace, the end of Others is no peace but hellish woe! dt n1 pp-f dt av-j n1 vbz n1, dt n1 pp-f n2-jn vbz dx n1 cc-acp j n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
129 Oh when the Upright dye, the Angels stand ready to receive the Soul, & carry it into Abrams Bosome, or rather into Christs Bosome; O when the Upright die, the Angels stand ready to receive the Soul, & carry it into Abrams Bosom, or rather into Christ Bosom; uh c-crq dt av-j vvi, dt n2 vvb j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi pn31 p-acp npg1 n1, cc av-c p-acp npg1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
130 when others dye, the Devils stand ready to take hold of their Souls, and to hurry them into intollerable and endless misery: when Others die, the Devils stand ready to take hold of their Souls, and to hurry them into intolerable and endless misery: c-crq n2-jn vvb, dt n2 vvb j pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f po32 n2, cc pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp j cc j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
131 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; vbdr po12 n2 vvd pc-acp vvi dt n2-jn, dt av-j vhb p-acp po32 j-vvg n1, av-j dt crd j n2 vvn pp-f p-acp np1 crd. p-acp np1 n1 pp-f dt j pp-f np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
132 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. p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc vvg, cc j-vvn n2 r-crq vbr p-acp n2-jn p-acp po32 j-vvg n1, pns12 vmd av-j vvi dt j n1 cc n1 dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp dt av-j cc n2-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Page 8
133 Secondly, We should mark the Upright by way of Imitation; Secondly, We should mark the Upright by Way of Imitation; ord, pns12 vmd vvi dt av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
134 if we do not in this sense mark them we mark in vain, and behold them to no good purpose; if we do not in this sense mark them we mark in vain, and behold them to no good purpose; cs pns12 vdb xx p-acp d n1 vvb pno32 pns12 vvb p-acp j, cc vvi pno32 p-acp dx j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
135 the Lord requireth us to mark the life of the Upright as a living example, that may live with us, the Lord requires us to mark the life of the Upright as a living Exampl, that may live with us, dt n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt av-j c-acp dt j-vvg n1, cst vmb vvi p-acp pno12, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
136 and in us, and that when they are dead; and in us, and that when they Are dead; cc p-acp pno12, cc cst c-crq pns32 vbr j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
137 and to consider the end of their conversation, that we may live and dye as they, Heb. 13.7. and to Consider the end of their Conversation, that we may live and die as they, Hebrew 13.7. cc pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi c-acp pns32, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
138 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, dt n1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi dt av-j r-crq vhb vvn p-acp pno12, c-acp dt np1 vdd vvi dt n1 r-crq vvd p-acp pno32 p-acp dt n1, vvg pno32 po32 n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
139 and as if they heard a voice saying, Follow me, Heb. 12.1. We are compast about with a Cloud of Witnesses; and as if they herd a voice saying, Follow me, Hebrew 12.1. We Are compassed about with a Cloud of Witnesses; cc c-acp cs pns32 vvd dt n1 vvg, vvb pno11, np1 crd. pns12 vbr vvn a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
140 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; uh d dt n2 pp-f dt av-j r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pno12, cc pns32 vbr dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, np1 crd. vvb p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns32 vvd cc vvd n1 p-acp po32 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
141 Oh mark well and behold the light side of this Cloud of their upright Example, it hath a voice saying, Follow this way of Communion with God, O mark well and behold the Light side of this Cloud of their upright Exampl, it hath a voice saying, Follow this Way of Communion with God, uh vvb av cc vvi dt j n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f po32 j n1, pn31 vhz dt n1 vvg, vvb d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 8
142 and walking with the Lord, and ye shall have rest to your Souls. and walking with the Lord, and you shall have rest to your Souls. cc vvg p-acp dt n1, cc pn22 vmb vhi n1 p-acp po22 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Page 9
143 Thirdly, Mark the Upright by way of Lamentation, Isai. 57.1. the Ʋpright perish and 〈 ◊ 〉 man layeth it to heart, Thirdly, Mark the Upright by Way of Lamentation, Isaiah 57.1. the Ʋpright perish and 〈 ◊ 〉 man Layeth it to heart, ord, vvb dt av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, np1 crd. dt n1 vvb cc 〈 sy 〉 n1 vvz pn31 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
144 and the merciful taken away and none considering that the Righteous is taken away from the evil to come; and the merciful taken away and none considering that the Righteous is taken away from the evil to come; cc dt j vvn av cc pix vvg cst dt j vbz vvn av p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi; (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
145 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, pns12 vmd av vvi dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt av-j, cst pns12 vvb pn31 p-acp n1, xx vvg c-acp pp-f po32 n1 c-acp pns32 vbr j, d n2 vvd av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
146 and are lead by the Lambe to the Fountains of waters, Rev. 7.17. and Rivers of pleasure, Psal. 1.16. and Are led by the Lamb to the Fountains of waters, Rev. 7.17. and rivers of pleasure, Psalm 1.16. cc vbr vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2, n1 crd. cc n2 pp-f n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
147 But mourn because they no longer be so helpful to us, Oh that wholsome Tongue which was a Tree of life, But mourn Because they no longer be so helpful to us, O that wholesome Tongue which was a Tree of life, p-acp vvi c-acp pns32 av-dx av-jc vbi av j p-acp pno12, uh cst j n1 r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
148 and o helpful to administring Grace to the hearer, you shall hear it no more, Oh that countenance, and oh helpful to administering Grace to the hearer, you shall hear it no more, O that countenance, cc uh j p-acp j-vvg n1 p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmb vvi pn31 av-dx av-dc, uh cst n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
149 and in which Wisdome and Grace shined, you shall see it no more! and in which Wisdom and Grace shined, you shall see it no more! cc p-acp r-crq n1 cc n1 vvd, pn22 vmb vvi pn31 av-dx av-dc! (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
150 Oh that hand which relieved and refreshed, the bowels of many in mi•e•y shall help no more: O that hand which relieved and refreshed, the bowels of many in mi•e•y shall help no more: uh cst n1 r-crq vvd cc vvn, dt n2 pp-f d p-acp n1 vmb vvi av-dx av-dc: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
151 help Lord, the Godly •easeth and the faithful fail, Psal. 12.1. help Lord, the Godly •easeth and the faithful fail, Psalm 12.1. vvb n1, dt j vvz cc dt j n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
152 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, cc q-crq vvz p-acp d vbr vvn p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi, pc-acp vmb vbi dt j n1 p-acp n1, r-crq pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pno32 pns32 vbr vvn av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
153 but we must abide and suffer it. The Application of the Doctrine follows: but we must abide and suffer it. The Application of the Doctrine follows: cc-acp pns12 vmb vvi cc vvi pn31. dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvz: (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Page 9
154 The Doctrine it self and the Explication of it is so Applicatory in all the parts of it; The Doctrine it self and the Explication of it is so Applicatory in all the parts of it; dt n1 pn31 n1 cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 vbz av j p-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
155 That I can not but think that you who are conscientiously attentive have been applying this Doctrine to your Souls while I have been opening of it: That I can not but think that you who Are conscientiously attentive have been applying this Doctrine to your Souls while I have been opening of it: cst pns11 vmb xx cc-acp vvi cst pn22 r-crq vbr av-j j vhb vbn vvg d n1 p-acp po22 n2 cs pns11 vhb vbn vvg pp-f pn31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Page 9
156 1 Ʋse It commends to us, and sets before us the surpassing excellency of Uprightness: 1 Ʋse It commends to us, and sets before us the surpassing excellency of Uprightness: crd j pn31 vvz p-acp pno12, cc vvz p-acp pno12 dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
157 Doth the Lord call us to mark and behold the Upright, because of their happy life and blessed death, can we behold their excellency and happiness, Does the Lord call us to mark and behold the Upright, Because of their happy life and blessed death, can we behold their excellency and happiness, vdz dt n1 vvb pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt av-j, c-acp pp-f po32 j n1 cc j-vvn n1, vmb pns12 vvi po32 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
158 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, cc xx vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq vvz pno32 pc-acp vvi? cst vbz dt j r-crq vdz pno12 dt js j, r-crq vdz pno12 j p-acp dt d n1, pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
159 and to prove, and do thee good at thy latter end, for that is thy good for ever and for ever; and to prove, and do thee good At thy latter end, for that is thy good for ever and for ever; cc pc-acp vvi, cc vdb pno21 j p-acp po21 d n1, p-acp d vbz po21 j p-acp av cc p-acp av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
160 but it's uprightness, that which doth thee good at thy latter end: Behold the Ʋpright, the end of that man is peace; but it's uprightness, that which does thee good At thy latter end: Behold the Ʋpright, the end of that man is peace; cc-acp pn31|vbz n1, cst r-crq vdz pno21 j p-acp po21 d n1: vvb dt n1, dt n1 pp-f d n1 vbz n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
161 Oh it's not thy riches and wealth! Oh what can that do in the day of wrath; O it's not thy riches and wealth! O what can that do in the day of wrath; uh pn31|vbz xx po21 n2 cc n1! uh q-crq vmb d vdi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
162 the covetous who has spent his time and strength in the pursuit of the World, the covetous who has spent his time and strength in the pursuit of the World, dt j r-crq vhz vvn po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
163 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, cc vhz vvn n1 p-acp np1, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f po31 n2 j, uh q-crq vbz pns31 vvn p-acp d n1, np1 crd. n1 vmbx vvi po31 n1, np1 crd, crd pn31|vbz xx n1 cc n1 pp-f n2, pn31|vbz xx j n1 cc d j n2 cc n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 9
164 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, c-crq po21 j-vvg n1 vbz vvn, d dt n2 vbr vvn p-acp d crd, cs av-j cc dx? cs av-j p-acp po21 n1 n2? cs av-j p-acp po21 n1 n2? cs po21 n1 vbds p-acp n1? cc cs d crd n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
165 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: cc d j n1 vmb vvi pno21 d n1 p-acp po21 n2 n1, pns31 vmb vbi p-acp pno21 dt n1 av, crd pp-f dt crd, np1. crd. crd av. vdz dt n1 vvb n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt av-j p-acp po32 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Page 10
166 You know what hath befallen us, and whom the Lord hath lately taken away from us unto himself, His Servant and Handmaid, who lived to the Lord, You know what hath befallen us, and whom the Lord hath lately taken away from us unto himself, His Servant and Handmaid, who lived to the Lord, pn22 vvb r-crq vhz vvn pno12, cc r-crq dt n1 vhz av-j vvn av p-acp pno12 p-acp px31, po31 n1 cc n1, r-crq vvd p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
167 and dyed to the Lord, and is with the Lord; but was a Mother, a nursing Mother to this afflicted Church and People: and died to the Lord, and is with the Lord; but was a Mother, a nursing Mother to this afflicted Church and People: cc vvd p-acp dt n1, cc vbz p-acp dt n1; cc-acp vbds dt n1, dt j-vvg n1 p-acp d j-vvn n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
168 I know it will be without offence to you, if I declare to you the remarkable things worthy of observation in her life and death: I know it will be without offence to you, if I declare to you the remarkable things worthy of observation in her life and death: pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp pn22, cs pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 dt j n2 j pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
169 My God in the express words of the Text requires me to Mark and Behold Her Godly life and Happy end, My God in the express words of the Text requires me to Mark and Behold Her Godly life and Happy end, po11 n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt n1 vvz pno11 p-acp vvb cc vvb po31 j n1 cc j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
170 and not bury those Observations with her, but that they may live in us, and in the Generations to come. and not bury those Observations with her, but that they may live in us, and in the Generations to come. cc xx vvi d n2 p-acp pno31, cc-acp cst pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno12, cc p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Page 10
171 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, ord. pn22 vhb vvn c-crq n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp vvg n1 p-acp np1, cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp d n1 (vvn) p-acp n1 pp-f vvg pp-f n1 p-acp np1, pn31|vbz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi d j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
172 and affectionate esteeming of Communion with God: and affectionate esteeming of Communion with God: cc j vvg pp-f n1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
173 I have frequently seen her weep in her speaking of, and lamenting after Communion with Christ, I have frequently seen her weep in her speaking of, and lamenting After Communion with christ, pns11 vhb av-j vvn pno31 vvi p-acp pno31 vvg pp-f, cc vvg p-acp n1 p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
174 but it was a rare thing for her to weep because of any outward loss or cross whatsoever. but it was a rare thing for her to weep Because of any outward loss or cross whatsoever. cc-acp pn31 vbds dt j n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi c-acp pp-f d j n1 cc n1 r-crq. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
175 Oh shee having kept the strength of her affections for the Lord Christ, whom her Soul loved: O she having kept the strength of her affections for the Lord christ, whom her Soul loved: uh pns31 vhg vvn dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp dt n1 np1, ro-crq po31 n1 vvd: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
176 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; dt n1 p-acp np1 r-crq pns31 vhd vbds j p-acp n2-vvg av pp-f po31 n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd crd cc pn31 vbds av j p-acp po31 n2-vvg p-acp n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
177 I have observed such a frequent longing for a Sabbath, and longing of Soul for a Sermon, I have observed such a frequent longing for a Sabbath, and longing of Soul for a Sermon, pns11 vhb vvn d dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
178 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, p-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg cc n1, cc j-jn n2, cc pns11 vhb vvn pno31 av-j vvi, cst dt j n1 vdd vvi pno31 d dt n1 a-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
179 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: cc dt j n1 vvd dt j n1, cst dt n1 vhd vvn po31 n2 p-acp d crd n1, np1 crd. cc av j p-acp po31 n1 vbds crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 crd crd ord, p-acp n1 pp-f j n1 pp-f po31 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
180 Oh with what weakness and trembling, difficulty and danger to health and life did she many times come to the publick Ordinances, O with what weakness and trembling, difficulty and danger to health and life did she many times come to the public Ordinances, uh p-acp q-crq n1 cc j-vvg, n1 cc n1 p-acp n1 cc n1 vdd pns31 d n2 vvb p-acp dt j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
181 but she would purposely conceal her sickness, often times from her near Relations of the Sabbath day, but she would purposely conceal her sickness, often times from her near Relations of the Sabbath day, cc-acp pns31 vmd av vvi po31 n1, av n2 p-acp po31 j n2 pp-f dt n1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 10
182 least in tenderness to her, they should hinder her from going to the publick Ordinances; lest in tenderness to her, they should hinder her from going to the public Ordinances; cs p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, pns32 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp vvg p-acp dt j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
183 and I have heard her often say, that if she could possibly go to the House of God, whatever her bodily weakness was, and I have herd her often say, that if she could possibly go to the House of God, whatever her bodily weakness was, cc pns11 vhb vvn pno31 av vvi, cst cs pns31 vmd av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq po31 j n1 vbds, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
184 yet she did not suffer any harm, but many times felt that it was strength, not only to her Soul but health to her body, Prov. 4.8. yet she did not suffer any harm, but many times felt that it was strength, not only to her Soul but health to her body, Curae 4.8. av pns31 vdd xx vvi d n1, cc-acp d n2 vvd cst pn31 vbds n1, xx av-j p-acp po31 n1 p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Page 11
185 You heard in the Second place, How Uprightness shews it self in secret communion with God, in secret Prayer, and Self-examination. You herd in the Second place, How Uprightness shows it self in secret communion with God, in secret Prayer, and Self-examination. pn22 vvd p-acp dt ord n1, c-crq n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp j-jn n1 p-acp np1, p-acp j-jn n1, cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Page 11
186 First, In respect of secret Prayer; First, In respect of secret Prayer; ord, p-acp n1 pp-f j-jn n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
187 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; pns31 vhd vbn av vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1, cst p-acp n1 pns11 vhd p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, pns11 vmd xx vvi cst pns31 vmd vvi cc vvi po31 n1 pp-f d n1, xx av av-d c-acp crd n1 p-acp crd n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
188 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; uh po31 n1 vvd av-jn av r-crq pn31 vbds pc-acp vvi p-acp j-jn p-acp po31 j n1, np1 crd cc pc-acp vbi p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq po31 n1 vvd, np1 crd. (crd) np1 vvg n1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
189 besides other daily exercises and communings with her heart; beside other daily exercises and communings with her heart; p-acp j-jn j n2 cc n2-vvg p-acp po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
190 I know for many years it was rare that one Sermon passed, but she must at some time or other in that week take an opportunity to confer about it, I know for many Years it was rare that one Sermon passed, but she must At Some time or other in that Week take an opportunity to confer about it, pns11 vvb p-acp d n2 pn31 vbds j cst crd n1 vvn, cc-acp pns31 vmb p-acp d n1 cc n-jn p-acp d n1 vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
191 and gather out that portion which did belong to her: and gather out that portion which did belong to her: cc vvi av d n1 r-crq vdd vvi p-acp pno31: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
192 It was very rare that one day in the week passed but she must set a time to read and meditate, It was very rare that one day in the Week passed but she must Set a time to read and meditate, pn31 vbds av j cst crd n1 p-acp dt n1 vvd p-acp pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
193 and apply the Word to her own Soul; and apply the Word to her own Soul; cc vvi dt n1 p-acp po31 d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
194 and were I able to rehearse the many Spiritual, Weighty, and Narrow Questions and Discourses I have heard from her, it would fill up a large Book: and were I able to rehearse the many Spiritual, Weighty, and Narrow Questions and Discourses I have herd from her, it would fill up a large Book: cc vbdr pns11 j pc-acp vvi dt d j, j, cc j n2 cc n2 pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno31, pn31 vmd vvi a-acp dt j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
195 Thus did she eat the Word, Jer. 15.16. and was thus laborious in working out her Salvation with fear and trembling, Phil. 2.12. Thus did she eat the Word, Jer. 15.16. and was thus laborious in working out her Salvation with Fear and trembling, Philip 2.12. av vdd pns31 vvi dt n1, np1 crd. cc vbds av j p-acp vvg av po31 n1 p-acp n1 cc j-vvg, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
196 Thus of her Actings towards God. (2.) You have heard how Uprightness shews it self in actings towards others: First, In Words. Secondly, In Works. Thus of her Actings towards God. (2.) You have herd how Uprightness shows it self in actings towards Others: First, In Words. Secondly, In Works. av pp-f po31 n2 p-acp np1. (crd) pn22 vhb vvn c-crq n1 vvz pn31 n1 p-acp n2 p-acp ng2-jn: ord, p-acp n2. ord, p-acp vvz. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
197 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; p-acp n1 p-acp po31 n2, pn22 vvb r-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 cc j n1, pp-f n1 cc n1 vbds p-acp po31 n1, np1 crd. dt n1 vhg vvn pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp r-crq vbz j p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
198 So I know if she had an opportunity with a Godly friend, and the time had been spent in Discourse about Worldly occasions, So I know if she had an opportunity with a Godly friend, and the time had been spent in Discourse about Worldly occasions, av pns11 vvb cs pns31 vhd dt n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc dt n1 vhd vbn vvn p-acp n1 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
199 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, cc cs pns31 vhd xx vvn d n1 av pp-f pn31 p-acp j n1, pns11 vhb vvn pno31 vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j vvz n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
200 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; cc po31 n1 vvz pp-f n2, np1 crd. c-acp pns31 vhd n2 p-acp n1 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp dt j-vvn, av c-crq dt n1 vvd pno31 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
201 Oh you who have been afflicted know these things right well. O you who have been afflicted know these things right well. uh pn22 r-crq vhb vbn vvn vvi d n2 av-jn av. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Page 11
202 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, crd vvg po31 vvz, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22 r-crq dt np1 pn22 vhb vvn n2 n2 cc n2, vbr j p-acp vvg, pc-acp vvi r-crq n2 pp-f n1 pns31 vhz vdn p-acp pno32, n1 crd. dt j n1 cc po11 j-vvn n1 vmb xx vvi pno11 pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
203 but if I could, I do not affect saying any more, but that which my Text, but if I could, I do not affect saying any more, but that which my Text, cc-acp cs pns11 vmd, pns11 vdb xx vvi vvg d dc, cc-acp cst r-crq po11 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
204 and the present providence calls me to speak: These are Monuments to minde you of much more. and the present providence calls me to speak: These Are Monuments to mind you of much more. cc dt j n1 vvz pno11 pc-acp vvi: d vbr n2 pc-acp vvi pn22 pp-f d dc. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
205 But before I conclude, I must not omit some very observable things concerning her Death. But before I conclude, I must not omit Some very observable things Concerning her Death. cc-acp c-acp pns11 vvb, pns11 vmb xx vvi d av j n2 vvg po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Page 12
206 First, Shee knew nothing by her selfe that was matter of trouble of Conscience in this day, First, She knew nothing by her self that was matter of trouble of Conscience in this day, ord, pns31 vvd pix p-acp po31 n1 cst vbds n1 pp-f n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
207 but the Lord had quieted her spirit concerning her Spiritual state: but the Lord had quieted her Spirit Concerning her Spiritual state: cc-acp dt n1 vhd vvn po31 n1 vvg po31 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
208 She was desirous to live for the good of her Family, but content to dye if the Lord would have it be so, as she said; She was desirous to live for the good of her Family, but content to die if the Lord would have it be so, as she said; pns31 vbds j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp j pc-acp vvi cs dt n1 vmd vhi pn31 vbi av, c-acp pns31 vvd; (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
209 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: cc-acp dt j n1 p-acp pno11 vbz d, pns11 vvb pns31 vbds av-j p-acp n1 pp-f n1, j pp-f j n1 cc j n2 p-acp po31 j n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
210 but in time of sickness still the Clouds were scattered, full of fears at other times, but in time of sickness still the Clouds were scattered, full of fears At other times, cc-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av dt n2 vbdr vvn, j pp-f n2 p-acp j-jn n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
211 but the Lord was no terrour to her in the evil day, but her hope; and so it proved at her Death. but the Lord was no terror to her in the evil day, but her hope; and so it proved At her Death. cc-acp dt n1 vbds dx n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cc-acp po31 n1; cc av pn31 vvd p-acp po31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Page 12
212 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, ord, pns31 vhd d n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 av vvg cc vvg p-acp dt j cc j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
213 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. av vvd pno31 vvi, pns31 vmd vbi p-acp n1-an p-acp dt j n1, vbg j pc-acp vvi p-acp po31 ng1 n1, np1 crd, crd cc pns31 r-crq vhd dt n1 pp-f n1, vmd xx cc-acp p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vvb np1 n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Page 12
214 Thirdly, When she was under the pangs of Death, and Nature could not be at •est, Thirdly, When she was under the pangs of Death, and Nature could not be At •est, ord, c-crq pns31 vbds p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, cc n1 vmd xx vbi p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 12
215 yet I speaking to her whether I should Pray once more with her? to which she readily answered yea, yet I speaking to her whither I should Pray once more with her? to which she readily answered yea, av pns11 vvg p-acp pno31 cs pns11 vmd vvi a-acp av-dc p-acp pno31? p-acp r-crq pns31 av-j vvd uh, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 12
216 and during all the time of the Prayer, lay as fully composed as at any time; and during all the time of the Prayer, lay as Fully composed as At any time; cc p-acp d dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vvb a-acp av-j vvn a-acp p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 12
217 that either the Lord at that time rebuked the pangs of death, and caused the King of terrors to retreat his force, that either the Lord At that time rebuked the pangs of death, and caused the King of terrors to retreat his force, cst d dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvd dt n2 pp-f n1, cc vvd dt n1 pp-f n2 pc-acp vvi po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 12
218 or else the Prince of peace would shew us that his peace when he pleaseth shall rule, or Else the Prince of peace would show us that his peace when he Pleases shall Rule, cc av dt n1 pp-f n1 vmd vvi pno12 d po31 n1 c-crq pns31 vvz vmb vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 12
219 and that in the Enemies Land, in the midst of the terrours of Death, and that she had to incounter with a Conquered Enemy, Iohn 16. uit. and that in the Enemies Land, in the midst of the terrors of Death, and that she had to encounter with a Conquered Enemy, John 16. uit. cc cst p-acp dt ng1 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pp-f n1, cc cst pns31 vhd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n1, np1 crd fw-fr. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Page 12
220 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; dt ord j vbz p-acp n1 pp-f n1, p-acp d r-crq vvb p-acp dt av-j vbr vvn av p-acp pno32. (crd) np1, pc-acp vbz dx n1 pc-acp vvi c-acp pp-f po32 n1, p-acp po32 n1 vbz n1, cc pns32 vmd xx vvi po32 n1 av p-acp crd crd n2, n1 crd j-vvn vbr pns32 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1, pns32 vvb p-acp po32 n2 cc po32 n2 vvi pno32, pns11 vhb vvn pno31 vvi, cst c-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1 vhd vvn av-j p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vbds dt n1 p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi pp-f vvg p-acp j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
221 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; uh q-crq vbz po31 n1 vvn, cc av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 av, n1 crd. crd cs pn22 vmd vhi n1 p-acp po22 n1, vvb p-acp dt n1 np1 po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Page 13
222 this Upright one makes the Upright such, and keeps them such to their end: this Upright one makes the Upright such, and keeps them such to their end: d av-j pi vvz dt av-j d, cc vvz pno32 d p-acp po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
223 are they so precious, Oh how precious is Jesus, the savour of whose Ointment is such that the Virgins love him, and his love is better then Wine, Are they so precious, O how precious is jesus, the savour of whose Ointment is such that the Virgins love him, and his love is better then Wine, vbr pns32 av j, uh q-crq j vbz np1, dt n1 pp-f rg-crq n1 vbz d cst dt n2 vvb pno31, cc po31 n1 vbz jc cs n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
224 therefore the Ʋpright love him, Cant. 1.3, 4. Oh pour out thy heart to Christ, and say, I lament my loss of an upright Servant of thine: Therefore the Ʋpright love him, Cant 1.3, 4. O pour out thy heart to christ, and say, I lament my loss of an upright Servant of thine: av dt n1 vvb pno31, np1 crd, crd uh vvb av po21 n1 p-acp np1, cc vvi, pns11 vvb po11 n1 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f png21: (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
225 Oh thou canst make up my loss by thy presence. 3. Preserve the memory of the Upright by imitating of them; O thou Canst make up my loss by thy presence. 3. Preserve the memory of the Upright by imitating of them; uh pns21 vm2 vvi a-acp po11 n1 p-acp po21 n1. crd vvb dt n1 pp-f dt av-j p-acp vvg pp-f pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Page 13
226 It's a pleasing thing to love when it can no longer enjoy the presence of the Beloved, It's a pleasing thing to love when it can no longer enjoy the presence of the beloved, pn31|vbz dt j-vvg n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pn31 vmb av-dx av-jc vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
227 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, av pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn, cc vbz pc-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt av-j av c-acp p-acp vvg pp-f pno32, n2 vbr dt n1 pp-f n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
228 and are their Images, and therefore Parents live in their Children, especially if the Childe imitates his Parent; and Are their Images, and Therefore Parents live in their Children, especially if the Child imitates his Parent; cc vbr po32 n2, cc av n2 vvb p-acp po32 n2, av-j cs dt n1 vvz po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
229 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; av vbz dt n1, cst dt n1 vmb vvi av av-j c-acp d n1 vvz. pn22 n2, r-crq vhb vvn dt j j n1: pn22 np1 n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
230 who have lost a Godly Friend, I need not exhort you to mourn, you have more need at this time of some comfort to prevent excess: who have lost a Godly Friend, I need not exhort you to mourn, you have more need At this time of Some Comfort to prevent excess: r-crq vhb vvn dt j n1, pns11 vvb xx vvi pn22 pc-acp vvi, pn22 vhb dc n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
231 But would you shew love indeed to her, Oh preserve her memory, and that must be by imitating of her; But would you show love indeed to her, O preserve her memory, and that must be by imitating of her; cc-acp vmd pn22 vvi n1 av p-acp pno31, uh vvb po31 n1, cc cst vmb vbi p-acp vvg pp-f pno31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
232 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: vvb cc vvi pp-f, uh vvb cc vvb a-acp d j n2 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, cst pn22 vvb n1 p-acp np1 c-acp pns31 vdd, cst pn22 vmb vvi n1 cc n1 c-acp pns31 vdd, cc vvi p-acp j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13
233 Thus shall her memory be blessed to you, Prov. 10.7. and you shall be Blessed at your latter ends. FINIS. Thus shall her memory be blessed to you, Curae 10.7. and you shall be Blessed At your latter ends. FINIS. av vmb po31 n1 vbi vvn p-acp pn22, np1 crd. cc pn22 vmb vbi vvn p-acp po22 d n2. fw-la. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Page 13

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