The vanity of man at his best estate, and the vanity of Dives, his desire when at his worst viz. to have a preacher sent from the dead to his fathers house / discoursed of in two sermons, the first before the University of Oxon, the other at Ayno in Northamptonshire, at the anniversary for the foundation of the free-school there, by T.H., B.D., sometime rector of Souldern in Oxfordshire.
T• … text, 'tis the marrow and quintessence, 'tis the great lesson of this Psalm, 'tis the sum of the whole book of Ecclesiastes; ' T〈 … 〉 and prophesie of Solomons experience;
T• … text, it's the marrow and quintessence, it's the great Lesson of this Psalm, it's the sum of the Whole book of Ecclesiastes; ' T〈 … 〉 and prophesy of Solomons experience;
'Tis the 〈 … 〉 Prophets text, upon which the son, the King-Preaent Solomon made after wards that Sermon or Comment, that excellent piece, the book of Ecclesiastes. Here's magnum in parvo, much in a little, a description of two Wordls in two or three Words; yea, here's the universe, All, as it were in Nothing, all briefly comprehended in this one word Vanitie.
It's the 〈 … 〉 prophets text, upon which the son, the King-Preaent Solomon made After wards that Sermon or Comment, that excellent piece, the book of Ecclesiastes. Here's magnum in parvo, much in a little, a description of two Wordls in two or three Words; yea, here's the universe, All, as it were in Nothing, all briefly comprehended in this one word Vanity.
and after he had driven h•s father from his Royall palace and City, consults to assemble together all Israel, to whatsoever place or City wheresoever they could finde him,
and After he had driven h•s father from his Royal palace and city, consults to assemble together all Israel, to whatsoever place or city wheresoever they could find him,
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And, now, the sweet singer of Israel changes his tune to this sad note in the text, Verily every man, at his most fined (or setled) estate is altogether Vanity, Selah.
And, now, the sweet singer of Israel changes his tune to this sad note in the text, Verily every man, At his most fined (or settled) estate is altogether Vanity, Selac.
yet the words, for the matter of them, hold forth the same truth with many other Scriptures, see Job. 14.1. and 16.22. and 34.20. Eccles. 9.12.1. Corinth. 7.29, 31. Psal. 89.48. and ' Psa. 90 10. and especially the 11th verse of this Psalm; where the same prophet repeats the same thing for substance, that he doth here;
yet the words, for the matter of them, hold forth the same truth with many other Scriptures, see Job. 14.1. and 16.22. and 34.20. Eccles. 9.12.1. Corinth. 7.29, 31. Psalm 89.48. and ' Psa. 90 10. and especially the 11th verse of this Psalm; where the same Prophet repeats the same thing for substance, that he does Here;
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And, if Kings and Princes and great gallants of the world, should reply to the prophet some what like that of Festus to the Apostle Paul, Acts. 26.24.25. David, thou art beside thy self, much affliction hath made thee mad:
And, if Kings and Princes and great gallants of the world, should reply to the Prophet Some what like that of Festus to the Apostle Paul, Acts. 26.24.25. David, thou art beside thy self, much affliction hath made thee mad:
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Adam is Enosh or Abel, Abel, Enosh, Benoni are fit names for every son of Adam: Every man is vanity high and low together, Greek and Barbarian, wise and unwise, bond and free.
Adam is Enosh or Abel, Abel, Enosh, Benoni Are fit names for every son of Adam: Every man is vanity high and low together, Greek and Barbarian, wise and unwise, bound and free.
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Man was a model and compendium of the worlds creation, in its perfection and beauty; so he is now too, of it in its corruption and vanity: Cum inanimis, saith one, subjacet mutationi, corruptioni: cum animatis, alterationi, morti: cum sentientibus, laetitiae, moerori:
Man was a model and compendium of the world's creation, in its perfection and beauty; so he is now too, of it in its corruption and vanity: Cum inanimis, Says one, subjacet mutationi, corruptioni: cum animatis, alterationi, morti: cum sentientibus, laetitiae, moerori:
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cum Angelis, inconstantiae, &c. i. e. Man, like the inanimate creatures, or those creatures which are without life, is subject to change, and corruption;
cum Angels, inconstantiae, etc. i. e. Man, like the inanimate creatures, or those creatures which Are without life, is Subject to change, and corruption;
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when most lively, lusty, healthy, rich, honourable, when most happy, parmanent, (for the Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET is very diversly rendred by translators) even, then, is he altogether vanity:
when most lively, lusty, healthy, rich, honourable, when most happy, parmanent, (for the Hebrew is very diversely rendered by translators) even, then, is he altogether vanity:
omni ex parte, or quoad omnia, or modis omnibus, vanissimus est, as some interpret. Mens lives are uncertain, their afflictions are unsatiable and disorderly, their enjoyments transitory.
omni ex parte, or quoad omnia, or modis omnibus, Vanissimus est, as Some interpret. Men's lives Are uncertain, their afflictions Are unsatiable and disorderly, their enjoyments transitory.
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namely the cause of this vanity upon all flesh. 4. To propound and point out to you the way and means of being delivered out of this vanity, wherein mankinde is involved and plunged.
namely the cause of this vanity upon all Flesh. 4. To propound and point out to you the Way and means of being Delivered out of this vanity, wherein mankind is involved and plunged.
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And this worthlesness and great uncertainty, or fleeing and vanishing estate of man in this world, may seem to be particularly aimed at by the Prophet in this Psalm, and this place.
And this worthlessness and great uncertainty, or fleeing and vanishing estate of man in this world, may seem to be particularly aimed At by the Prophet in this Psalm, and this place.
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he is an earthen Pitcher, and an empty Pitcher: (indeed, once, he had a lamp in his pitcher:) he is a bladder, blown full of winde, full of vain conceits and imaginations;
he is an earthen Pitcher, and an empty Pitcher: (indeed, once, he had a lamp in his pitcher:) he is a bladder, blown full of wind, full of vain conceits and Imaginations;
yea thou art a broken-staff, a vain thing to be trusted unto. Hear what this Prophet David saith to this purpose, Psal. 62.9. Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lye:
yea thou art a broken-staff, a vain thing to be trusted unto. Hear what this Prophet David Says to this purpose, Psalm 62.9. Surely men of low degree Are vanity, and men of high degree Are a lie:
both in the faculties of his soul, and also in the perfections of his body. 1. I shall begin with the faculties of his soul, and therein, 1. With the understanding.
both in the faculties of his soul, and also in the perfections of his body. 1. I shall begin with the faculties of his soul, and therein, 1. With the understanding.
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in Greece, ye know, the eye of the world, and in Athens the eye of Greece, there was an Altar to the unknown God; and if the eye of the soul be darkness,
in Greece, you know, the eye of the world, and in Athens the eye of Greece, there was an Altar to the unknown God; and if the eye of the soul be darkness,
It's like a glasse that represents things diversly, or contrarily, at several times, we judge of things variously in health, and in sicknesse; in prosperity, and adversity;
It's like a glass that represents things diversely, or contrarily, At several times, we judge of things variously in health, and in sickness; in Prosperity, and adversity;
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Our affections had rather, like the Israelites, be scattered all up and down the Egypt of the world, to gather straw and stubble, to make brick to build Cities for the great Pharach, the devil,
Our affections had rather, like the Israelites, be scattered all up and down the Egypt of the world, to gather straw and stubble, to make brick to built Cities for the great Pharaoh, the Devil,
'tis worth our taking notice of, that which is observed by learned Mr Mede in his Diatriba upon Prov. 21.16. that Hell is set out to us, in the Old Testament, by this expression, the place of the Gyants.
it's worth our taking notice of, that which is observed by learned Mr Mede in his Diatriba upon Curae 21.16. that Hell is Set out to us, in the Old Testament, by this expression, the place of the Giants.
And as for our health, (set aside innumerable casualties and the principle of mortality within,) it hath 300 cremies, viz. so many diseases, to encounter it;
And as for our health, (Set aside innumerable casualties and the principle of mortality within,) it hath 300 cremies, viz. so many diseases, to encounter it;
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mens words are winde, and sometimes, like breath from corrupt lungs, they are rotten, putrid, unsavoury words our mouths are an open Sepulcher, which sends forth a stinking favour, we may say to every natural man, of his words, thou sayest, but they are but vain words, vain because uselesse;
men's words Are wind, and sometime, like breath from corrupt lungs, they Are rotten, putrid, unsavoury words our mouths Are an open Sepulcher, which sends forth a stinking favour, we may say to every natural man, of his words, thou Sayest, but they Are but vain words, vain Because useless;
and sometimes, we spit out our venome in one anothers faces whilst we talk together. 3. The Actions of a man whilst in his natural condition are vanity.
and sometime, we spit out our venom in one another's faces while we talk together. 3. The Actions of a man while in his natural condition Are vanity.
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Momentaneum est quod delectat, aeternum quod cruciat, what a hell is it to think, that a moment hath swallowed up that pleasure which can never return,
Momentaneous est quod delectat, aeternum quod cruciate, what a hell is it to think, that a moment hath swallowed up that pleasure which can never return,
and if not prevented of in time, will inevitably bring eternal damnation. 4. All these outward good things are vain, there is no satisfying good in them;
and if not prevented of in time, will inevitably bring Eternal damnation. 4. All these outward good things Are vain, there is no satisfying good in them;
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God that wheels about the heavens, and spins out time for thee, (as is excellently expressed by a reverend Author,) ere long will out the thread of thy time, the thred of thy life (which is,
God that wheels about the heavens, and spins out time for thee, (as is excellently expressed by a reverend Author,) ere long will out the thread of thy time, the thread of thy life (which is,
And therefore as our life in relation to its comforts, is vanity, so in respect of its continuance also, 'tis a vapour, a bubble, a shadow, a tale, a dream.
And Therefore as our life in Relation to its comforts, is vanity, so in respect of its Continuance also, it's a vapour, a bubble, a shadow, a tale, a dream.
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and so the whole masse and lump of mankinde, they are lighter then vanity, and lesse then nothing, Esai. 40 17. 3. Nor can the sons of men combine together, by their relations, to secure themselves from vanity.
and so the Whole mass and lump of mankind, they Are lighter then vanity, and less then nothing, Isaiah. 40 17. 3. Nor can the Sons of men combine together, by their relations, to secure themselves from vanity.
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whilst they are in the body, vanity as a shadow waits on them. 4. As man is vanity both considered absolutely, in himself, and comparatively to his maker,
while they Are in the body, vanity as a shadow waits on them. 4. As man is vanity both considered absolutely, in himself, and comparatively to his maker,
and also relatively considered in his several stations, so is he all vanity causally, that is, he is the cause or ground of that vanity, which is seen in the inferiour creatures;
and also relatively considered in his several stations, so is he all vanity causally, that is, he is the cause or ground of that vanity, which is seen in the inferior creatures;
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According to that Gen. 3 17, 18. Cursed is the earth for thy sake, &c. Thorns and thistles shall it bring forth to thee, &c. And the like is implyed, Rom. 8.19, 20, 21, 22. But of this I shall say no more in this place,
According to that Gen. 3 17, 18. Cursed is the earth for thy sake, etc. Thorns and thistles shall it bring forth to thee, etc. And the like is employed, Rom. 8.19, 20, 21, 22. But of this I shall say no more in this place,
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and they are counted to him lesse then nothing, and vanity, yea, the choicest pieces of the nations are no better, v. 23. he bringeth the princes to nothing, he maketh the Judges of the earth as vanity:
and they Are counted to him less then nothing, and vanity, yea, the Choicest Pieces of the Nations Are no better, v. 23. he brings the Princes to nothing, he makes the Judges of the earth as vanity:
and ch. 41 v. 29. Behold they are all vanity, their works are nothing, and so are their thoughts, Psal. 94.11. v. The Lord knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity.
and changed. 41 v. 29. Behold they Are all vanity, their works Are nothing, and so Are their thoughts, Psalm 94.11. v. The Lord Knoweth the thoughts of man, that they Are vanity.
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and again, v. 11. of this Psalm; and a third time, Psalm. 62.9. Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lye; they are lighter then vanity.
and again, v. 11. of this Psalm; and a third time, Psalm. 62.9. Surely men of low degree Are vanity, and men of high degree Are a lie; they Are lighter then vanity.
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but could not extract a drop of happinesse out of it, but seas of vanity, boundlesse and bottomlesse, wherein he had been drowned, had not Jesus Christ lent him his hand, had not he walked on this sea,
but could not extract a drop of happiness out of it, but Seas of vanity, boundless and bottomless, wherein he had been drowned, had not jesus christ lent him his hand, had not he walked on this sea,
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3. Study your own experiences, reade over the book of your lives that book of four leaves, childhood, youth, manhood, old age, 〈 ◊ 〉 you have lived so long) and you'l finde it written 〈 ◊ 〉 and without, vanity of vanities, all is vanity.
3. Study your own experiences, read over the book of your lives that book of four leaves, childhood, youth, manhood, old age, 〈 ◊ 〉 you have lived so long) and You'll find it written 〈 ◊ 〉 and without, vanity of vanities, all is vanity.
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and will be like the hand-writing on the wall to Belshazzar; the former two days are dark days, days of darkness and gloominesse, spoken of by Joel, ch. 2. and by Solomon Eccles. 12. the day of distresse and misery, and the day of death; and you'l reade that in the dark, probably, which in the sun-shine of prosperity you could not, or would not do; and this is your vanity:
and will be like the handwriting on the wall to Belshazzar; the former two days Are dark days, days of darkness and gloominess, spoken of by Joel, changed. 2. and by Solomon Eccles. 12. the day of distress and misery, and the day of death; and You'll read that in the dark, probably, which in the sunshine of Prosperity you could not, or would not do; and this is your vanity:
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if it be so, why is it thus? The great husbandman sowed good corn in his feild, whence then hath it tares? whence hath it vanity? I answer, man may be said to be vanity causally, in regard of himself and also of the creature;
if it be so, why is it thus? The great husbandman sowed good corn in his field, whence then hath it tares? whence hath it vanity? I answer, man may be said to be vanity causally, in regard of himself and also of the creature;
and of that vanity and deceitfulnesse which is in all the creatures, their frustrating mans expectations of satisfaction and happiness in them and from them, which indeed they never promised him.
and of that vanity and deceitfulness which is in all the creatures, their frustrating men Expectations of satisfaction and happiness in them and from them, which indeed they never promised him.
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come to the paradise, and see the place where once it lay. It was sin bred bitternesse in our greatest sweets, and discontent in our greatest contentments.
come to the paradise, and see the place where once it lay. It was since bred bitterness in our greatest sweets, and discontent in our greatest contentment's.
Ʋse. 1. I's every man, at his best and most flourishing estate, altogether vanity? Then, according as it is written, Jerem. 9.23. Let not the wise man glory in his wisdome, neither let the mighty man glory in his might.
Ʋse. 1. I's every man, At his best and most flourishing estate, altogether vanity? Then, according as it is written, Jeremiah 9.23. Let not the wise man glory in his Wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might.
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Let the poor and mean Christian, (in respect of parts, and place, and of his portion in the things of this life,) let him glory, in that by being a Christian, he is spiritually exalted:
Let the poor and mean Christian, (in respect of parts, and place, and of his portion in the things of this life,) let him glory, in that by being a Christian, he is spiritually exalted:
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and set upon the same level and plain ground with his poor brother. Let him consider the vanity and uncertainty, of all worldly enjoyments, and outward excellencies;
and Set upon the same level and plain ground with his poor brother. Let him Consider the vanity and uncertainty, of all worldly enjoyments, and outward excellencies;
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couldst thou proclaim thy self univerfal Lord and Monarch, and send yokes by thine Embassadours, to all the Princes and States of the world, shouldest thou say in thy heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God, I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the most high:
Couldst thou proclaim thy self univerfal Lord and Monarch, and send yokes by thine ambassadors, to all the Princes and States of the world, Shouldst thou say in thy heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the Stars of God, I will ascend above the heights of the Clouds, I will be like the most high:
yet the time will come, and it will not be long, when this text shall be like Belshazzars hand-writing upon the wall, behold thou art weighed, and art found too light, thou art light upon the ballance, altogether vanity, and this kingdom is departed from thee.
yet the time will come, and it will not be long, when this text shall be like Belshazzars handwriting upon the wall, behold thou art weighed, and art found too Light, thou art Light upon the balance, altogether vanity, and this Kingdom is departed from thee.
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The Kings and great ones, who have gone down into the grave before thee, may take up this proverb against thee, may speak and say unto thee, art thou also become weak as we? art thou also become vanity like unto us? thy pomp is brought down to the grave,
The Kings and great ones, who have gone down into the grave before thee, may take up this proverb against thee, may speak and say unto thee, art thou also become weak as we? art thou also become vanity like unto us? thy pomp is brought down to the grave,
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How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer son of the morning? O therefore when thou art in prosperity, in thy best estate, say not, I shall never be moved;
How art thou fallen from heaven, Oh Lucifer son of the morning? Oh Therefore when thou art in Prosperity, in thy best estate, say not, I shall never be moved;
and for the honour of my Majestie? lest whilst the word be yet in thy mouth, there fall a voice from heaven, saying, To thee it is spoken, thy kingdom is departed from thee, — thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the feild;
and for the honour of my Majesty? lest while the word be yet in thy Mouth, there fallen a voice from heaven, saying, To thee it is spoken, thy Kingdom is departed from thee, — thy Dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field;
Let not your thoughts be as their thoughts are, ( Psal. 49.11.) of whom the Psalmist witnesseth, their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever,
Let not your thoughts be as their thoughts Are, (Psalm 49.11.) of whom the Psalmist Witnesseth, their inward Thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever,
and stains the pride of all their glory, and again, at the same time, raiseth the poor from the dunghill, to set him amongst the Princes of his people.
and stains the pride of all their glory, and again, At the same time, Raiseth the poor from the dunghill, to Set him among the Princes of his people.
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Oh then, ye great men, ye Grandees of the world, ye Noblemen, ye rich men, whom God hath, in these respects, exalted above your Brethren, be not high-minded, but fear;
O then, you great men, you Grandees of the world, you Noblemen, you rich men, whom God hath, in these respects, exalted above your Brothers, be not High-minded, but Fear;
God made of one blood all nations and familyes to dwell upon the earth, Acts. 17.26. All bloud is of one colour, and runs in the like channels and vessels, and observes the same course and motion in all men.
God made of one blood all Nations and families to dwell upon the earth, Acts. 17.26. All blood is of one colour, and runs in the like channels and vessels, and observes the same course and motion in all men.
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3. All men are alike, for almost half their times, viz. whilst both are asleep, only it is the sleep of the labouring man, ordinarily, is the sweetest;
3. All men Are alike, for almost half their times, viz. while both Are asleep, only it is the sleep of the labouring man, ordinarily, is the Sweetest;
It is well said by Dr. R. that mighty men and mean, differ but like great and small letters, in the same volume, great letters take up more room, make a braver shew:
It is well said by Dr. R. that mighty men and mean, differ but like great and small letters, in the same volume, great letters take up more room, make a braver show:
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but at last, at death, all shall be jumbled alike into the grave, Psal. 49. 7. When we shall be awakened out of our sleep in the grave, and gathered together before the judgement seat of Christ;
but At last, At death, all shall be jumbled alike into the grave, Psalm 49. 7. When we shall be awakened out of our sleep in the grave, and gathered together before the judgement seat of christ;
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In the Resurrection, at the Coronation of the King of Kings, the Heraulds of this world shall have no place to rank men according to the dignity of their houses and families.
In the Resurrection, At the Coronation of the King of Kings, the Heralds of this world shall have no place to rank men according to the dignity of their houses and families.
let us not, for this small pittance of time we have to live here, let us not dispise or envy one another, let not the honourable person behold his inferiour with a haughty, proud, disdainful eye and let not the mean man look on the noble man,
let us not, for this small pittance of time we have to live Here, let us not despise or envy one Another, let not the honourable person behold his inferior with a haughty, proud, disdainful eye and let not the mean man look on the noble man,
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and that King Solomon, wiser then the wisest now upon the face of the earth, found a vanity in humain knowledge, Eccles. 1.18. Besides, let the greatest Schollar the world has, see and know, that his line is too short to fathom the depths of nature;
and that King Solomon, Wiser then the Wisest now upon the face of the earth, found a vanity in human knowledge, Eccles. 1.18. Beside, let the greatest Scholar the world has, see and know, that his line is too short to fathom the depths of nature;
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Tell me if thou canst, how the Remora, a fish no bigger then a carp, stays the ship? How the Load-stone draws Iron? Why the grass is green? Give us a satisfactory reason,
Tell me if thou Canst, how the Remora, a Fish no bigger then a carp, stays the ship? How the Loadstone draws Iron? Why the grass is green? Give us a satisfactory reason,
Oh therefore let the great Schollar glory in this, that he knows me, saith the Lord, Jerem 9. or in this, that he knows Jesus Christ and him crucified;
O Therefore let the great Scholar glory in this, that he knows me, Says the Lord, Jeremiah 9. or in this, that he knows jesus christ and him Crucified;
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or in any son of man, Psal. 146.3. Men cannot preserve themselves alive, or in honour, cannot make themselves happy, or secure themselves from outward misery.
or in any son of man, Psalm 146.3. Men cannot preserve themselves alive, or in honour, cannot make themselves happy, or secure themselves from outward misery.
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if any man might have stood upon their parts and abilities, surely Solomon much more. Be not too much enamoured with the perfections of thy body or outward man; thy strength, agility, health, beauty;
if any man might have stood upon their parts and abilities, surely Solomon much more. Be not too much enamoured with the perfections of thy body or outward man; thy strength, agility, health, beauty;
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Do not place happiness in what thou hast, in great possessions, in Creature-comforts, and enjoyments, there's a vanity in delicious meats and drinks, in fine apparel, in sumptuous buildings, in a large train of attendants, in the multitude of friends and acquaintance;
Do not place happiness in what thou hast, in great possessions, in Creature comforts, and enjoyments, there's a vanity in delicious Meats and drinks, in fine apparel, in sumptuous buildings, in a large train of attendants, in the multitude of Friends and acquaintance;
and 'tis observed, that he did this in a moment, as it were in ictu oculi, in the twinkling of an eye, sic transit gloria mundi. But we have need to go up often,
and it's observed, that he did this in a moment, as it were in ictu oculi, in the twinkling of an eye, sic transit gloria mundi. But we have need to go up often,
Ʋse. 5. Let us all make that use of this doctrine, which the Prophet David doth in this, Psal. v. 7. saying, And now, Lord, what wait we for? our hope is in thee.
Ʋse. 5. Let us all make that use of this Doctrine, which the Prophet David does in this, Psalm v. 7. saying, And now, Lord, what wait we for? our hope is in thee.
Seeing Every man is so vain, and seeing every thing is so unprofitable, why should we in vain seek to be happy by any thing short of thee? No, no, we do not;
Seeing Every man is so vain, and seeing every thing is so unprofitable, why should we in vain seek to be happy by any thing short of thee? No, no, we do not;
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and then we are sure, thou hast begun already, and wilt perfectly, in thy own time, redeem us from this bondage of corruption and vanity, to which we are now subject.
and then we Are sure, thou hast begun already, and wilt perfectly, in thy own time, Redeem us from this bondage of corruption and vanity, to which we Are now Subject.
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We account all things here below, but as dung and dross and vanity in comparison of Christ and the grace and glory of Christ, those better things, those things above, all temporal good things are but as shadows;
We account all things Here below, but as dung and dross and vanity in comparison of christ and the grace and glory of christ, those better things, those things above, all temporal good things Are but as shadows;
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Whom have our souls in heaven, but thee? and whom have we on earth that we can desire in comparison of thee? truly our lines are fallen in a pleasant place, we have a goodly inheritance:
Whom have our Souls in heaven, but thee? and whom have we on earth that we can desire in comparison of thee? truly our lines Are fallen in a pleasant place, we have a goodly inheritance:
only this is our happinesse, we are Christs, and Christ is Gods. We will no longer forsake our own mercies, that is, thee, the God of our mercies, to follow after lying vanities behold here is an answer to the last thing propounded in the begining, viz. This is the way to be freed from vanity,
only this is our happiness, we Are Christ, and christ is God's We will no longer forsake our own Mercies, that is, thee, the God of our Mercies, to follow After lying vanities behold Here is an answer to the last thing propounded in the beginning, viz. This is the Way to be freed from vanity,
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THe Relation concerning Dives and Lazarus from the 19th verse to the end of this Chapter, some will have to be an History, others a Parable; I concur with the latter:
THe Relation Concerning Dives and Lazarus from the 19th verse to the end of this Chapter, Some will have to be an History, Others a Parable; I concur with the latter:
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for what tongue could Dives have in hell, whose body was in the grave? And what finger could Lazarus have, whose soul only was now in Paradise or heaven?
for what tongue could Dives have in hell, whose body was in the grave? And what finger could Lazarus have, whose soul only was now in Paradise or heaven?
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Being denied for himself, his second request is for his brethren, viz. that Abraham, would send Lazarus to his fathers house, to testifie unto his brethren,
Being denied for himself, his second request is for his brothers, viz. that Abraham, would send Lazarus to his Father's house, to testify unto his brothers,
for the right way to escape hell torments, and to be made partakers of Heavens happynesse, is to follow the guidance and direction of the Holy Scriptures.
for the right Way to escape hell torments, and to be made partakers of Heavens happiness, is to follow the guidance and direction of the Holy Scriptures.
If it be asked, how came Abraham to know that the Jews had the writings of Moses and the prophets? I answer, he might be informed of this, by Moses and the prophets, when they came to heaven:
If it be asked, how Come Abraham to know that the jews had the writings of Moses and the Prophets? I answer, he might be informed of this, by Moses and the Prophets, when they Come to heaven:
men are apt to say in their hearts, who shall ascend into heaven, to bring them the minde of God in such and such things? or wherewithall shall I come before God to make atonement for my sins? shall I give the first born of my body for the sin of my soul? when Naaman the Syrian came to be cured of his leprosy, 2 King 5.11.
men Are apt to say in their hearts, who shall ascend into heaven, to bring them the mind of God in such and such things? or wherewithal shall I come before God to make atonement for my Sins? shall I give the First born of my body for the since of my soul? when Naaman the Syrian Come to be cured of his leprosy, 2 King 5.11.
and have called upon the name of his God, and when he saw he was disappointed of his expectation in these particulars he grew very angry and would hardly be perswaded by his servants to go and wash seaven times in Jordan, as the prophet had sent unto him to do;
and have called upon the name of his God, and when he saw he was disappointed of his expectation in these particulars he grew very angry and would hardly be persuaded by his Servants to go and wash seaven times in Jordan, as the Prophet had sent unto him to do;
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saying, are not Abanah and Pharpor, Rivers of Damascus, better then all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them and be clean? the same Naaman, after he was cured of his leprofy, had a fancy, that the earth of the land of Canaan, was better to build an Altar to God withall, then of any other land;
saying, Are not Abanah and Pharpor, rivers of Damascus, better then all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them and be clean? the same Naaman, After he was cured of his leprofy, had a fancy, that the earth of the land of Canaan, was better to built an Altar to God withal, then of any other land;
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(I suppose, for the purpose aforesaid, because it immediately follows) for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt-offerings nor sacrifice unto any other gods,
(I suppose, for the purpose aforesaid, Because it immediately follows) for thy servant will henceforth offer neither Burnt offerings nor sacrifice unto any other God's,
hence it is I suppose also, that the papists are not contented with Christs naked institutions but presume to adde of their own inventions, to make them more gawdy, and more efficatious:
hence it is I suppose also, that the Papists Are not contented with Christ naked institutions but presume to add of their own Inventions, to make them more Gaudy, and more efficacious:
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they think Christ crucified, not sufficiently represented, in the preaching of the word, and administration of the Sacraments except they have also before their eyes, crucifixes, Images,
they think christ Crucified, not sufficiently represented, in the preaching of the word, and administration of the Sacraments except they have also before their eyes, crucifixes, Images,
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The Idolaters of old offered their sons and daughters in sacrifice, to appease their offended Gods. And Gods own people, imitated the Idolaters of the nations:
The Idolaters of old offered their Sons and daughters in sacrifice, to appease their offended God's And God's own people, imitated the Idolaters of the Nations:
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and amongst the papists, some whip themselves, to make thereby satisfaction for their sins, Mat. 6.7. We reade of some that thought they should be heard for their much-speaking:
and among the Papists, Some whip themselves, to make thereby satisfaction for their Sins, Mathew 6.7. We read of Some that Thought they should be herd for their much-speaking:
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and such are our papists also who think to prevail, by such a number of Ave-Maries, and Pater-nosters; as if God regarded and answered prayers, according to their number, rather then according to the faith and devotion, of the souls that made them.
and such Are our Papists also who think to prevail, by such a number of Ave-maries, and Paternosters; as if God regarded and answered Prayers, according to their number, rather then according to the faith and devotion, of the Souls that made them.
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And truly at the first view, this request of Dives, to send Lazarus from the other world, from the bosome of Abraham to his brethren the children of Abraham according to the flesh, to warn them to repent, seems not unreasonable.
And truly At the First view, this request of Dives, to send Lazarus from the other world, from the bosom of Abraham to his brothers the children of Abraham according to the Flesh, to warn them to Repent, seems not unreasonable.
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and probably would put us into Bellshazzars posture, when he saw the handwriting upon the Wall, would make our countenance change, would make the joynts of our loyns to be loosed, and our knees to smite one against another.
and probably would put us into Bellshazzars posture, when he saw the handwriting upon the Wall, would make our countenance change, would make the Joints of our loins to be loosed, and our knees to smite one against Another.
And 3dly, All this probably might prove more effectuall, if that one that came from the dead, should be Lazarus, a good man, whose soul, came from the bosome of Abraham; Lazarus, one who likely might be known, to Dives his brethren, to have been a poor miserable and contemptible person whilst he lived in this world;
And 3dly, All this probably might prove more effectual, if that one that Come from the dead, should be Lazarus, a good man, whose soul, Come from the bosom of Abraham; Lazarus, one who likely might be known, to Dives his brothers, to have been a poor miserable and contemptible person while he lived in this world;
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how happy he was there, though he had been never so poor here, and how miserable, Dives their brother was in hell, not withstanding all his great riches in this world;
how happy he was there, though he had been never so poor Here, and how miserable, Dives their brother was in hell, not withstanding all his great riches in this world;
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And if after all this and a great deal more which he might say, he should tell them, that if they did continue in their sins and die in them, they should have their portion in hell, with their brother Dives, yea, with the Devil and his angels for ever;
And if After all this and a great deal more which he might say, he should tell them, that if they did continue in their Sins and die in them, they should have their portion in hell, with their brother Dives, yea, with the devil and his Angels for ever;
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when they dyed, God would send his Angels, to carry their souls into the bosome of Abraham, from whence he came out, sent by their father Abraham, and at the request of their brother Dives. If all this had been said and done, one would be ready to think, that here had been enough and more then enough, to have perswaded the worst and most hardhearted sinner to repentance;
when they died, God would send his Angels, to carry their Souls into the bosom of Abraham, from whence he Come out, sent by their father Abraham, and At the request of their brother Dives. If all this had been said and done, one would be ready to think, that Here had been enough and more then enough, to have persuaded the worst and most hardhearted sinner to Repentance;
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yea God himself preached unto them in thunder and lightnings, and flames of fire at Sinai; the Jews had more signes, wonders and miracles wrought amongst them,
yea God himself preached unto them in thunder and lightnings, and flames of fire At Sinai; the jews had more Signs, wonders and Miracles wrought among them,
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one carried out to be buried as the widdow of Naim her son, and one that lay four days in the grave, viz. Lazarus; and yet the Jews, the body of the nation, were ofttimes hard-hearted and impenitent sinners;
one carried out to be buried as the widow of Nain her son, and one that lay four days in the grave, viz. Lazarus; and yet the jews, the body of the Nation, were ofttimes hardhearted and impenitent Sinners;
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2. Yea, Christ himself afterward raised himself from the dead, and confirmed his doctrine and his mission, that he was sent of God, that he came out of the bosome of God the father, the God of Abraham, Isaack and Jacob, that he came to preach repentance and forgivenesse of sins,
2. Yea, christ himself afterwards raised himself from the dead, and confirmed his Doctrine and his mission, that he was sent of God, that he Come out of the bosom of God the father, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, that he Come to preach Repentance and forgiveness of Sins,
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and the pain of loss when he hung on the Crosse, and cryed out, my God, my God why hast thou for saken me? he could tell them that for their sakes he had endured the pains of hell, to the end, that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name,
and the pain of loss when he hung on the Cross, and cried out, my God, my God why hast thou for saken me? he could tell them that for their sakes he had endured the pains of hell, to the end, that Repentance and remission of Sins should be preached in his name,
4. There are to be found many, too too many amongst us, that call themselves Christians, and professe to believe in Christ crucified, dead and buried, descended into hell, that he arose from the dead the third day, ascended into heaven,
4. There Are to be found many, too too many among us, that call themselves Christians, and profess to believe in christ Crucified, dead and buried, descended into hell, that he arose from the dead the third day, ascended into heaven,
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5. Passe we to the Church of Rome, and see whether it be better there, they tell us of the obambulation of spirits, of the apparitions of dead men, whose souls have come out of the fire of purgatory, a temporary hell;
5. Pass we to the Church of Rome, and see whither it be better there, they tell us of the obambulation of spirits, of the apparitions of dead men, whose Souls have come out of the fire of purgatory, a temporary hell;
6. How often do men come from the beds of dying men and women, from the last words perhaps of good men and women, telling them, they are as full of joy as they can hold, that they desire to be dissolved and to be with Christ;
6. How often do men come from the Beds of dying men and women, from the last words perhaps of good men and women, telling them, they Are as full of joy as they can hold, that they desire to be dissolved and to be with christ;
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Let none be found amongst you that asketh counsel of the dead, for all that do such things are an abomination to the Lord, Deuter. 1811. To the law, and to the testimony;
Let none be found among you that asks counsel of the dead, for all that do such things Are an abomination to the Lord, Deuter 1811. To the law, and to the testimony;
and should we desire and have an apparition from the dead, how should we be assured that it was not a cheat put upon us by the devil? and that it was not the devil appeared to us in the likenesse of our friend,
and should we desire and have an apparition from the dead, how should we be assured that it was not a cheat put upon us by the Devil? and that it was not the Devil appeared to us in the likeness of our friend,
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and truly this is the only instance, in all the Scriptures, of the matter of the discourse of any one that arose from the dead, our blessed Saviour himself excepted:
and truly this is the only instance, in all the Scriptures, of the matter of the discourse of any one that arose from the dead, our blessed Saviour himself excepted:
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I shall adde one testimony more in this matter, and that is of St Paul, Galath. 1.8, 9. where he saith, that if we or any Angel from heaven preach any other Gospel unto you,
I shall add one testimony more in this matter, and that is of Saint Paul, Galatians. 1.8, 9. where he Says, that if we or any Angel from heaven preach any other Gospel unto you,
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and say, Whether it be more reasonable to believe God or man judge ye? God, The living God, speaking to us in his holy word by Moses and the prophets,
and say, Whither it be more reasonable to believe God or man judge you? God, The living God, speaking to us in his holy word by Moses and the Prophets,
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or to a man, suppose it was Lazarus from the dead? Before God gave his people his minde and will in writing, he taught them by dreams and visions of the night, by the ministry of Angels, by signes and wonders,
or to a man, suppose it was Lazarus from the dead? Before God gave his people his mind and will in writing, he taught them by dreams and visions of the night, by the Ministry of Angels, by Signs and wonders,
now that he hath sealed up the Canon of the Old Testarnent by Ezra, and of the New by St John's Revelation; and now that he hath ratifyed the truth of both, by his broad seal of miracles, let not the Church nor any particular person look after one from the dead,
now that he hath sealed up the Canon of the Old Testament by Ezra, and of the New by Saint John's Revelation; and now that he hath ratified the truth of both, by his broad seal of Miracles, let not the Church nor any particular person look After one from the dead,
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His holy word teacheth us, that now God commandeth every man, every where to repent, because he hath appointed a day to judge the world in righteousnesse by Jesus Christ, whom he hath ordained;
His holy word Teaches us, that now God commands every man, every where to Repent, Because he hath appointed a day to judge the world in righteousness by jesus christ, whom he hath ordained;
whereof he hath given sufficient proof, or evidence to all men, in that he raised him from the dead, Acts. 17.30, 31. I confesse it hath been the guise and fashion of the world to look after, and long for Miracles.
whereof he hath given sufficient proof, or evidence to all men, in that he raised him from the dead, Acts. 17.30, 31. I confess it hath been the guise and fashion of the world to look After, and long for Miracles.
notwithstanding all the wonders and miracles that he had wrought amongst them, yea, the devil himself, tempted our blessed Saviour in the wildernesse to shew a signe, to work a miracle, if thou be the Son of God command that these stones be made bread.
notwithstanding all the wonders and Miracles that he had wrought among them, yea, the Devil himself, tempted our blessed Saviour in the Wilderness to show a Signen, to work a miracle, if thou be the Son of God command that these stones be made bred.
The Israelites for whose sake God wrought such wonders in Egypt and in the Red-sea, and whom God led and fed by a Miracle in the Wildernesse with Angels food, bread from heaven,
The Israelites for whose sake God wrought such wonders in Egypt and in the Red sea, and whom God led and fed by a Miracle in the Wilderness with Angels food, bred from heaven,
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when our Saviour Christ came into the world, entred upon his publique Ministry and office of Mediatour, he manifested forth his glory many ways, in sundry miracles wrought by him, in the sight of the Jews,
when our Saviour christ Come into the world, entered upon his public Ministry and office of Mediator, he manifested forth his glory many ways, in sundry Miracles wrought by him, in the sighed of the jews,
and were they kindly and savingly wrought upon? were they warned? were they perswaded? did they, the body of them, all repent? do we not rather finde, that when our Saviour raised Lazarus from the dead,
and were they kindly and savingly wrought upon? were they warned? were they persuaded? did they, the body of them, all Repent? do we not rather find, that when our Saviour raised Lazarus from the dead,
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and Lazarus both? yea, when they had crucified the Lord of glory, and he arose from the dead, the third day, the greatest Miracle, that ever the sun saw, did they thereupon believe and repent? no, no, they seek to hide this miracle,
and Lazarus both? yea, when they had Crucified the Lord of glory, and he arose from the dead, the third day, the greatest Miracle, that ever the sun saw, did they thereupon believe and Repent? no, no, they seek to hide this miracle,
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and restored, by a miracle, and yet he continued his false worship at Dan and Bethel, and would not suffer the people to worship at Jerusalem. King Ahab saw that great wonder, fire came from heaven to consume the sacrifice, at the prayers of Elijah; and yet for ought we know, was never savingly wrought upon:
and restored, by a miracle, and yet he continued his false worship At Dan and Bethel, and would not suffer the people to worship At Jerusalem. King Ahab saw that great wonder, fire Come from heaven to consume the sacrifice, At the Prayers of Elijah; and yet for ought we know, was never savingly wrought upon:
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Wo to thee Corazin, wo unto thee Fethsaida, for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Zidon they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes?
Woe to thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Fethsaida, for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon they would have repented long ago in Sackcloth and Ashes?
Grotius will have all these things to be said by our Saviour not NONLATINALPHABET but NONLATINALPHABET, that is to say, it is reasonable to think, that those miracles would have been sufficient, to produce such effects,
Grotius will have all these things to be said by our Saviour not but, that is to say, it is reasonable to think, that those Miracles would have been sufficient, to produce such effects,
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although miracles might probably have been efficatious to bring gentile sinners to repentance; yet the Jews were so perverse, obstinate, and rebellious, they had Moses and the Prophets,
although Miracles might probably have been efficacious to bring gentile Sinners to Repentance; yet the jews were so perverse, obstinate, and rebellious, they had Moses and the prophets,
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and those things ratifyed formerly by miracles) so that if they would not be wrought upon by all this, it would be in vain to send unto them a messenger, or preacher from the dead:
and those things ratified formerly by Miracles) so that if they would not be wrought upon by all this, it would be in vain to send unto them a Messenger, or preacher from the dead:
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as the wife men by a Star, we may be directed unto Christ: our blessed Saviour testified as much, John. 5.46.47. Hadye believed Moses, ye would have believed me, for he wrote of we;
as the wife men by a Star, we may be directed unto christ: our blessed Saviour testified as much, John. 5.46.47. Hadye believed Moses, you would have believed me, for he wrote of we;
This was so well known, that Philip finding Nathanael, saith unto him, as we reade, John. 1.45. We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the Prophets did write, Jesus of Nazareth; the son of Joseph:
This was so well known, that Philip finding Nathanael, Says unto him, as we read, John. 1.45. We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets did write, jesus of Nazareth; the son of Joseph:
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As for the prophets, they foretold him, as the Branch of the Lord, Isa. 4.2. as the prince of peace; so Isaiah, chap. 9.6. as the destre of all nations, Haggai Chap. 2.7.
As for the Prophets, they foretold him, as the Branch of the Lord, Isaiah 4.2. as the Prince of peace; so Isaiah, chap. 9.6. as the destre of all Nations, Chaggai Chap. 2.7.
As Messiah the prince, so Daniel, Chap. 9.25. as the sun of righteousnesse with healing in his wings, so Malachi Chap. 4. ver. the 2d: the two Testaments are joynt witnesses of one and the same great truth;
As Messiah the Prince, so daniel, Chap. 9.25. as the sun of righteousness with healing in his wings, so Malachi Chap. 4. ver. the 2d: the two Testaments Are joint Witnesses of one and the same great truth;
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Our consciences are but Gods deputyes and Lieutenants, and whether it be fit to observe the servant or Deputy rather then to obey the will of the supreme or soveraign Lord, judge ye.
Our Consciences Are but God's deputies and Lieutenants, and whither it be fit to observe the servant or Deputy rather then to obey the will of the supreme or sovereign Lord, judge you.
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Again, hence we may learn to study, and follow the directions of the holy Scriptures of the old and New Testarnent, rather then pretend to impulses, providences, visions and Revelations for what we do:
Again, hence we may Learn to study, and follow the directions of the holy Scriptures of the old and New Testament, rather then pretend to impulses, providences, visions and Revelations for what we do:
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3. Use, Hence learn not to be seduced or not to be drawn away from the true Protestant Religion founded upon the doctrine of Moses and the Prophets, (i. e.
3. Use, Hence Learn not to be seduced or not to be drawn away from the true Protestant Religion founded upon the Doctrine of Moses and the prophets, (i. e.
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1. Our blessed Saviour foretold, Math. 24.24. that men should arise doing such great wonders in imitation of himself, that they should deceive, if it were possible, the very elect.
1. Our blessed Saviour foretold, Math. 24.24. that men should arise doing such great wonders in imitation of himself, that they should deceive, if it were possible, the very elect.
And St. Paul tells us in his 2d Epistle to the Thessalonians the 2d Chap. verse the 9th. that the son of perdition should arise, should appear with all power, signes and lying wonders:
And Saint Paul tells us in his 2d Epistle to the Thessalonians the 2d Chap. verse the 9th. that the son of perdition should arise, should appear with all power, Signs and lying wonders:
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2. The protended Miracles of the Church of Rome are wrought and brought to confirm a Doctrine contrary to Moses and the prophets, that is, to the holy Scriptures,
2. The portended Miracles of the Church of Rome Are wrought and brought to confirm a Doctrine contrary to Moses and the Prophets, that is, to the holy Scriptures,
and they being already ratified by many and great Miracles, true Miracles, 'tis certain, that these pretended miracles brought to confirm a lye, are delusions and impostures.
and they being already ratified by many and great Miracles, true Miracles, it's certain, that these pretended Miracles brought to confirm a lie, Are delusions and Impostors.
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3. The Ancient fathers and some of the most learned men of the Church of Rome of latter times, deny the continuance of the power of Miracles in the Church after that the Christian Religion had been so generally received, believed and embraced in the world:
3. The Ancient Father's and Some of the most learned men of the Church of Rome of latter times, deny the Continuance of the power of Miracles in the Church After that the Christian Religion had been so generally received, believed and embraced in the world:
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for this the Reverend Dr Stilling fleet in a late piece against the Papists, quoted St. Chrysostome, St. Austin, Tostatus upon Leviticus, chap. 9.9.14. Stella upon Luke, Chap. 11 v. 29. and Erasmus upon the first Epistle to the Corinthians the 13, Chap. and 13 verse.
for this the Reverend Dr Stilling fleet in a late piece against the Papists, quoted Saint Chrysostom, Saint Austin, Tostado upon Leviticus, chap. 9.9.14. Stella upon Lycia, Chap. 11 v. 29. and Erasmus upon the First Epistle to the Corinthians the 13, Chap. and 13 verse.
and consequently the gift of languages should be given to them, now a days who are sent to preach to the Indians, or other heathens; but we have no sufficient or credible witnesse,
and consequently the gift of languages should be given to them, now a days who Are sent to preach to the Indians, or other Heathens; but we have no sufficient or credible witness,
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then this may serve to confute the Doctrine and practice of the Church of Rome, their Doctrine in exalting the testimony of the present Church above the Authority of the holy Scriptures, the judge and touch-stone of the Church.
then this may serve to confute the Doctrine and practice of the Church of Rome, their Doctrine in exalting the testimony of the present Church above the authority of the holy Scriptures, the judge and touchstone of the Church.
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'tis observable, that Abraham takes no notice of any infallible judge or interpreter of Moses and the Prophets: In this the Papists, out-wit the scribes and Pharisees,
it's observable, that Abraham Takes no notice of any infallible judge or interpreter of Moses and the prophets: In this the Papists, outwit the Scribes and Pharisees,
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what an unreasonable and unrighteous thing is it, that Gods children must not be permitted to reade their fathers will, without the licence of man first had and obtained for their so doing? Abraham saith, they have Moses and the Prophets let them bear them.
what an unreasonable and unrighteous thing is it, that God's children must not be permitted to read their Father's will, without the licence of man First had and obtained for their so doing? Abraham Says, they have Moses and the prophets let them bear them.
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God for the Scriptures, will be to reade, study, meditate on them, but above all to conform our hearts, lips, lives, to the rules and precepts contained in them;
God for the Scriptures, will be to read, study, meditate on them, but above all to conform our hearts, lips, lives, to the rules and Precepts contained in them;
1. That rich men must give an account how they have laid out their riches: rich men are stewards, and it is requisite in stewards, that they be found faithful;
1. That rich men must give an account how they have laid out their riches: rich men Are Stewards, and it is requisite in Stewards, that they be found faithful;
and let the poor, such as Lazarus, their fellow-creatures, and fellowservants, and their own brethren to starve at their gates, manus pauperis the saurus Christi.
and let the poor, such as Lazarus, their fellow-creatures, and fellowservants, and their own brothers to starve At their gates, manus pauperis the saurus Christ.
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purple, fine lynnen, delicate fare, Musick, were all lawful to be used, but Dives did not use them lawfully, In licitis perimus omnes: we must not use our lawful enjoyments, unseasonably nor excessively,
purple, fine linen, delicate fare, Music, were all lawful to be used, but Dives did not use them lawfully, In Licitis perimus omnes: we must not use our lawful enjoyments, unseasonably nor excessively,
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Jewish Rabbies, and the Doctors of the Christian Church, yea, that it was malis bene and bonis male, hath been a trouble to some of the best men in the Scriptures, to Job, to Jeremy, to David, to Habakkuk; but let's not judge of Gods works till he hath finished them;
Jewish Rabbies, and the Doctors of the Christian Church, yea, that it was malis bene and bonis male, hath been a trouble to Some of the best men in the Scriptures, to Job, to Jeremiah, to David, to Habakkuk; but let's not judge of God's works till he hath finished them;
and yet (saith one) Canis est latrare, peregrinos mordere, abigere Hospites, 'tis the property of dogs to bark at, to bite strangers, and to drive them away;
and yet (Says one) Canis est latrare, Peregrinos mordere, abigere Hospites, it's the property of Dogs to bark At, to bite Strangers, and to drive them away;
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These, these are they that are as a voice behinde us, or within us, saying, this is the way walk in it, when that which is holy, just and good, is proposed to us:
These, these Are they that Are as a voice behind us, or within us, saying, this is the Way walk in it, when that which is holy, just and good, is proposed to us:
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Abraham appeals to Scripture, proves by Scripture, (though he received the spirit without measure,) and resolves as it were his own authority into the divine authority of the Old Testament.
Abraham appeals to Scripture, Proves by Scripture, (though he received the Spirit without measure,) and resolves as it were his own Authority into the divine Authority of the Old Testament.
so (as I take it) she called the donation and benefaction we now commemorate, was of more avail and advantage to her then the thousands she laid up in her treasury;
so (as I take it) she called the donation and benefaction we now commemorate, was of more avail and advantage to her then the thousands she laid up in her treasury;
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and our evil in the other, that we may not be like Dives, of the number of those worldlings, who have their portion in this life, as the Psalmist speaks.
and our evil in the other, that we may not be like Dives, of the number of those worldlings, who have their portion in this life, as the Psalmist speaks.
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let's set our affections on things above, and not on things on the earth, considering God has made the earth to set our feet upon, not to set our hearts upon:
let's Set our affections on things above, and not on things on the earth, considering God has made the earth to Set our feet upon, not to Set our hearts upon:
and let none of us, that are ministers, suffer any poor soul for whom Christ died, to starve at the gates of the Temple for want of our breaking to them the bread of life:
and let none of us, that Are Ministers, suffer any poor soul for whom christ died, to starve At the gates of the Temple for want of our breaking to them the bred of life:
we are all by our profession children of Abraham: now then let us do the work of Abraham: let's walk in the steps of Abraham; let's be rich in faith, full of self-denyal, full of good works, chariry, Hospitality;
we Are all by our profession children of Abraham: now then let us doe the work of Abraham: let's walk in the steps of Abraham; let's be rich in faith, full of self-denial, full of good works, charity, Hospitality;
