The virgin saint, or, A brief narrative of the holy life and Christian death of Mary Wilson with some memorable passages, and occasional speeches a little before her death added thereunto ; to which is also adjoyned a sermon, preached at her funeral by Mr. Geo. Nicholson, together with several consolatory letters, written by divers ministers, to her mournful father, Mr. Richard Wilson of Crosfield in Cumberland.
WHile the Lord Jesus was at his Setmon, there started up a certain Person out of the Auditory, that moved an unseasonable suit 〈 ◊ 〉 Him, v. 13. Master, speak to my Brother, that he divide the Inheritance with me:
WHile the Lord jesus was At his Setmon, there started up a certain Person out of the Auditory, that moved an unseasonable suit 〈 ◊ 〉 Him, v. 13. Master, speak to my Brother, that he divide the Inheritance with me:
as that the Word of God takes no place with them, nor finds no •oom in them, such was this poor man now men•ioned, that while Christ was Preaching, he was proling for the world.) Well! His unsea•nable request,
as that the Word of God Takes no place with them, nor finds no •oom in them, such was this poor man now men•ioned, that while christ was Preaching, he was proling for the world.) Well! His unsea•nable request,
And to make the Caution to take hold of his ••arers, He gives an instance by way of Parable, 〈 ◊ 〉 a certain rich man, that was covetously bent ••er the world, who whilst he was racking his ••ains about his worldly Profits, his life was cut ••, his Soul required,
And to make the Caution to take hold of his ••arers, He gives an instance by Way of Parable, 〈 ◊ 〉 a certain rich man, that was covetously bent ••er the world, who while he was racking his ••ains about his worldly Profits, his life was Cut ••, his Soul required,
and he a Fool for his ••ins, from v. 16. to the 20. v. The Applica•••n of which Parabolical instance, ye have in 〈 ◊ 〉 21. So is he that layeth up Treasure for him•••f,
and he a Fool for his ••ins, from v. 16. to the 20. v. The Applica•••n of which Parabolical instance, you have in 〈 ◊ 〉 21. So is he that Layeth up Treasure for him•••f,
Well, in his •••lowing Discourse, he applieth himself unto 〈 ◊ 〉 Disciples, from ver. 22. to the 30. wherein in he useth several Arguments with them, to setch them off from the love of the world;
Well, in his •••lowing Discourse, he Applieth himself unto 〈 ◊ 〉 Disciples, from for. 22. to the 30. wherein in he uses several Arguments with them, to setch them off from the love of the world;
As i• he should say, If ye will lay out your selve, and spend your strength and spirits about thing• Behold here are excellent things that are worth your pursuing after, and labouring for;
As i• he should say, If you will lay out your selve, and spend your strength and spirits about thing• Behold Here Are excellent things that Are worth your pursuing After, and labouring for;
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And that they may receive th•• Kingdom, and Treafure which faileth not, 〈 ◊ 〉 The Lord Christ directeth them to be ready 〈 ◊ 〉 waiting for the coming of Christ, v. 35, 3• And this he presseth upon them by two con••derable Arguments:
And that they may receive th•• Kingdom, and Treafure which Faileth not, 〈 ◊ 〉 The Lord christ directeth them to be ready 〈 ◊ 〉 waiting for the coming of christ, v. 35, 3• And this he Presseth upon them by two con••derable Arguments:
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The First is drawn from that honourable a•• happy Welcome which such shall have at 〈 ◊ 〉 coming of Christ, v. 37. Blessed are those S••vants whom the Lord,
The First is drawn from that honourable a•• happy Welcome which such shall have At 〈 ◊ 〉 coming of christ, v. 37. Blessed Are those S••vants whom the Lord,
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The Second Argument is drawn from the uncertainty of the time of Christ's coming, which is laid down by a familiar Comparison, of a Thief's coming to break up a House,
The Second Argument is drawn from the uncertainty of the time of Christ's coming, which is laid down by a familiar Comparison, of a Thief's coming to break up a House,
when the Good-man of the House is off his watch, v. 39. And this know, that if the good-man of the house had known what hour the Thief would come, he would have watched,
when the Goodman of the House is off his watch, v. 39. And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the Thief would come, he would have watched,
The word (NONLATINALPHABET,) that is here translated, ready, signifieth generally Preparation, or Readiness, according to the subject matter, that it hath relation to;
The word (,) that is Here translated, ready, signifies generally Preparation, or Readiness, according to the Subject matter, that it hath Relation to;
The Souls of Men are brought before Christ immediately upon the Death of the Bodies of Men, to receive their Doom, or Judgment, Heb. 9.27. It is appointed unto men once to die, and after this the Judgment.
The Souls of Men Are brought before christ immediately upon the Death of the Bodies of Men, to receive their Doom, or Judgement, Hebrew 9.27. It is appointed unto men once to die, and After this the Judgement.
Th•• I grant, is called signally The coming of Christ his Second coming, Acts 1.11. 1 Thes. 4. 1•• Heb. 9. last. I know some Expositors would have this coming of Christ to the last Judgment to be intended here;
Th•• I grant, is called signally The coming of christ his Second coming, Acts 1.11. 1 Thebes 4. 1•• Hebrew 9. last. I know Some Expositors would have this coming of christ to the last Judgement to be intended Here;
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Because his Disciple•• and the then Auditory to whom he spoke, we•• not like to live to see Christ's last Coming Therefore we must necessarily understand it 〈 ◊ 〉 his Coming to the particular Day of Judgment, to judg every Person when he dieth;
Because his Disciple•• and the then Auditory to whom he spoke, we•• not like to live to see Christ's last Coming Therefore we must necessarily understand it 〈 ◊ 〉 his Coming to the particular Day of Judgement, to judge every Person when he Dieth;
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First, What it is to be ready against the coming of Christ? or, Wherein this Readiness doth consist? I know that men generally think •t no great business to get ready for Christ's •oming; Some think it is easily done:
First, What it is to be ready against the coming of christ? or, Wherein this Readiness does consist? I know that men generally think •t no great business to get ready for Christ's •oming; some think it is Easily done:
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First, There is a Fundamental Readiness Secondly, There is an Actual Readiness. First, There is a Fundamental Readiness, and this is also twofold. First, Negative. Secondly, Positive.
First, There is a Fundamental Readiness Secondly, There is an Actual Readiness. First, There is a Fundamental Readiness, and this is also twofold. First, Negative. Secondly, Positive.
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First, There is a Negative - Fundamental Readiness, and this lieth in putting off, concerning the former conversation, the old man, which is corrupt, according to the deceitful Lusts, Ephes. 4.22. The Scripture phraseth it several waies, as, To deny all ungodliness and worldly Lusts, Tit. 2.12. former part.
First, There is a Negative - Fundamental Readiness, and this lies in putting off, Concerning the former Conversation, the old man, which is corrupt, according to the deceitful Lustiest, Ephesians 4.22. The Scripture Phraseth it several ways, as, To deny all ungodliness and worldly Lustiest, Tit. 2.12. former part.
to cut off the right hand and cast it from us, Mat. 5.29, 30. And many more such Phrases are to be found scattered up and down the Scriptures; But these may suffice to teach us thus much, That all that must be done,
to Cut off the right hand and cast it from us, Mathew 5.29, 30. And many more such Phrases Are to be found scattered up and down the Scriptures; But these may suffice to teach us thus much, That all that must be done,
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that think they shall have peace, though they add Drunkenness to Thirst; that is, Though they make provision for the flesh, to fulfil it in the Lusts of it:
that think they shall have peace, though they add drunkenness to Thirst; that is, Though they make provision for the Flesh, to fulfil it in the Lustiest of it:
for the Scripture assureth us, That such as walk in crooked paths, shall be led forth with the Workers of Iniquity, that is, They shall be •ed to the place of Execution with such ungodly Sinners, Psal. 125.5. Secondly, There is a Positive-fundamental Readiness, which lyeth in being born again, Joh. 3.3. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, be cannot see the Kingdom of God.
for the Scripture assureth us, That such as walk in crooked paths, shall be led forth with the Workers of Iniquity, that is, They shall be •ed to the place of Execution with such ungodly Sinners, Psalm 125.5. Secondly, There is a Positive-fundamental Readiness, which lies in being born again, John 3.3. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, be cannot see the Kingdom of God.
as, To put on the new man, which of to God, is created in Righteousness and true Hosiness Ephes. 4.24. To be renewed in the Spirit of our mind, Ephes. 4.23. To be born of the Water and of the Spirit, Joh. 3.5. To be begotten again, 1 Pet. 1.3. Jam. 1.18. To be •onverted, Math. 18.3. To repent, Luk. 13.3, •. Act. 2.38. and 3.19. To believe in the Lord Jesus, Act. 16.31. To be a new Creature, 2 Cor. •. 17. To learn to do well, Isa. 1.17. To rash and make clean, Isa. 1.16. To make you a •ew heart, and a new spirit, Ezek. 18.31. To ••ve godly, righteously and soberly in this present •vil world, Tit. 2.12.
as, To put on the new man, which of to God, is created in Righteousness and true Hosiness Ephesians 4.24. To be renewed in the Spirit of our mind, Ephesians 4.23. To be born of the Water and of the Spirit, John 3.5. To be begotten again, 1 Pet. 1.3. Jam. 1.18. To be •onverted, Math. 18.3. To Repent, Luk. 13.3, •. Act. 2.38. and 3.19. To believe in the Lord jesus, Act. 16.31. To be a new Creature, 2 Cor. •. 17. To Learn to do well, Isaiah 1.17. To rash and make clean, Isaiah 1.16. To make you a •ew heart, and a new Spirit, Ezekiel 18.31. To ••ve godly, righteously and soberly in this present •vil world, Tit. 2.12.
What ever the mad, doting world dreameth of, yet must men be brought to see, That if ever they inherit Eternal Life, they must go thorow this Regeneration-work.
What ever the mad, doting world dreameth of, yet must men be brought to see, That if ever they inherit Eternal Life, they must go thorough this Regeneration-work.
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and say you are marching up through the wilderness of this World, to the eternal good Land of Canaan: If you be deceived herein, you are undone eternally.
and say you Are marching up through the Wilderness of this World, to the Eternal good Land of Canaan: If you be deceived herein, you Are undone eternally.
Let •our loins be girded about, and your lights burning, and ye your selves like unto men that wait for their Lord, v. 36. where it is implied, That •hose Souls are not in a fit posture for Christ's •oming, that have not their loins girded, and their lights burning;
Let •our loins be girded about, and your lights burning, and you your selves like unto men that wait for their Lord, v. 36. where it is implied, That •hose Souls Are not in a fit posture for Christ's •oming, that have not their loins girded, and their lights burning;
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The Apostle Peter sheweth us, what Posture men should be in, that are looking for salvation by Jesus Christ, they should be actually bent to the acting of Grace, 1 Pet. 1.13.
The Apostle Peter shows us, what Posture men should be in, that Are looking for salvation by jesus christ, they should be actually bent to the acting of Grace, 1 Pet. 1.13.
The former is plain from 2 Pet. 1.5, 6, 7, 8. Add to your Faith, vertue, &c. The latter is as plain from those Scriptures that enjoin the increase of particular Graces upon us, 2 Pet. 3.18. But grow in Grace, and in the Knowledg of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The former is plain from 2 Pet. 1.5, 6, 7, 8. Add to your Faith, virtue, etc. The latter is as plain from those Scriptures that enjoin the increase of particular Graces upon us, 2 Pet. 3.18. But grow in Grace, and in the Knowledge of our Lord jesus christ.
Jude v. 20. But ye Beloved, Building up your selves in your most holy Faith. 1 Thes. 4.10. We beseech ye• Brethren, that ye increase more and more, that is in love. Jam. 1.4. But let patience have he perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
U^de v. 20. But you beloved, Building up your selves in your most holy Faith. 1 Thebes 4.10. We beseech ye• Brothers, that you increase more and more, that is in love. Jam. 1.4. But let patience have he perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
There is a certain measure of Grace assigned, and the period of time fixed, for every Saint to come up to it in, Ephes. 4.13. and t•• this be done, we are not compleatly ready.
There is a certain measure of Grace assigned, and the Period of time fixed, for every Saint to come up to it in, Ephesians 4.13. and t•• this be done, we Are not completely ready.
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But how proves St. Paul that he is ready? Why? For (saith he) I have finished my course, &c. As if he had said, I have done all my Generation - work, and therefore I am ready.
But how Proves Saint Paul that he is ready? Why? For (Says he) I have finished my course, etc. As if he had said, I have done all my Generation - work, and Therefore I am ready.
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Fifthly, This Actual Readiness lies also in this, viz. To have the Affections in subjection, and under command, and (as it were) brought under ones feet;
Fifthly, This Actual Readiness lies also in this, viz. To have the Affections in subjection, and under command, and (as it were) brought under ones feet;
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So when Christ's voice from Heaven biddeth the Soul come up hither, and the Soul upon the call ascendeth to Heaven, this is Readiness ( in multis gradibus, in many legrees) to meet the Lord Jesus.
So when Christ's voice from Heaven bids the Soul come up hither, and the Soul upon the call Ascendeth to Heaven, this is Readiness (in multis gradibus, in many legrees) to meet the Lord jesus.
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We read that when the Lord shall give the poor Jews a Call to return, that they shall be so ready in their Affections to make answer to their Call, as that they shall forthwith make this Reply, Behold, we come unto thee for thou art the Lord our God, Jer. 3.22.
We read that when the Lord shall give the poor jews a Call to return, that they shall be so ready in their Affections to make answer to their Call, as that they shall forthwith make this Reply, Behold, we come unto thee for thou art the Lord our God, Jer. 3.22.
So when Christ saith, Return ye Children of Men, and we answer, Behold we come unto thee, then are we in a proportionable measure prepared to meet the Lord Jesus. The Centurion told Christ, That his Servants were so under his Authority, that if he bid one of them go, he goeth;
So when christ Says, Return you Children of Men, and we answer, Behold we come unto thee, then Are we in a proportionable measure prepared to meet the Lord jesus. The Centurion told christ, That his Servants were so under his authority, that if he bid one of them go, he Goes;
when eve• he summoneth any of us to appear before H•• we are not yet ready to meet the Lord Jesus Many Souls (I know) will pretend, that if th•• be to be ready,
when eve• he summoneth any of us to appear before H•• we Are not yet ready to meet the Lord jesus Many Souls (I know) will pretend, that if th•• be to be ready,
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whatever they think or pretend, they would find their Affections lime-twig'd with something or other, that they cannot yet be ready to meet the Lord Jesus: • Sixthly, There is this also in Actual Readiness to meet the Lord Jesus, and that is, To have the Affections elevated and upon the wing •o meet the Lord Jesus. The Affections are truly •aid to be, Alae Animae, The wings of the Soul;
whatever they think or pretend, they would find their Affections lime-twiged with something or other, that they cannot yet be ready to meet the Lord jesus: • Sixthly, There is this also in Actual Readiness to meet the Lord jesus, and that is, To have the Affections elevated and upon the wing •o meet the Lord jesus. The Affections Are truly •aid to be, Alae Spirits, The wings of the Soul;
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for they are the wings that carry the Soul after as desired Object; Now when the Soul is •eady to take its Flight to meet the Lord Jesus, and mounteth upwards to meet him in the •ay,
for they Are the wings that carry the Soul After as desired Object; Now when the Soul is •eady to take its Flight to meet the Lord jesus, and mounts upward to meet him in the •ay,
as if it would prevent Christ of the pains to ••me and fetch it, this is Actual Readiness with •• Accent, or Preparedness in summo gradu, in •e highest degree that man is capable of, to •eet the Lord Jesus. We read of Elijah's •cending to Heaven in a fiery Chariot;
as if it would prevent christ of the pains to ••me and fetch it, this is Actual Readiness with •• Accent, or Preparedness in Summo Grade, in •e highest degree that man is capable of, to •eet the Lord jesus. We read of Elijah's •cending to Heaven in a fiery Chariot;
so when •e Soul hath its Affections, like so many fiery •hariots, to carry it swistly on to meet the Lord •sus, here is Readiness indeed. So we find •. Paul thus setting forth his desire to be with thrist, Phil. 1.23. NONLATINALPHABET, having a •hement hot and flagrant Affection to be with •hrist, which is best of all.
so when •e Soul hath its Affections, like so many fiery •hariots, to carry it swiftly on to meet the Lord •sus, Here is Readiness indeed. So we find •. Paul thus setting forth his desire to be with thrist, Philip 1.23., having a •hement hight and flagrant Affection to be with •hrist, which is best of all.
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Here is a man of a suitable frame of Spirit for a Dying Hour, and consequently ready (in a good degree) to meet the Lord Jesus. Thus the Man Christ Jesus shewed his readine• for dying in this suitable frame,
Here is a man of a suitable frame of Spirit for a Dying Hour, and consequently ready (in a good degree) to meet the Lord jesus. Thus the Man christ jesus showed his readine• for dying in this suitable frame,
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when he said Not my Will, but thine be done, Mat. 26.39, 43. And good old Eli, 1 Sam. 3.18. It is the Lord let him do what seemeth him good. And Davi• 2 Sam. 15.26. Behold, here am I, let him d•• me as seemeth good unto him.
when he said Not my Will, but thine be done, Mathew 26.39, 43. And good old Eli, 1 Sam. 3.18. It is the Lord let him do what seems him good. And Davi• 2 Sam. 15.26. Behold, Here am I, let him d•• me as seems good unto him.
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This I grant is rarely attained, unto by those that are come up to some considerable legrees of Assurance, that they are already passed from death to life. Thus we find it was with Paul, and those Saints of whom he speaketh, 2 Cor. 5.1.
This I grant is rarely attained, unto by those that Are come up to Some considerable legrees of Assurance, that they Are already passed from death to life. Thus we find it was with Paul, and those Saints of whom he speaks, 2 Cor. 5.1.
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•ut how were they to come to be cloathed upon •ith their house from above? No other way ordinarily) but by being uncloathed of the •uses of their Bodies.
•ut how were they to come to be clothed upon •ith their house from above? No other Way ordinarily) but by being Unclothed of the •uses of their Bodies.
so they could take pleasure ••d delight in it. This is no more than what ••ul hath elsewhere expressed, Phil. 1.23. Having desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better;
so they could take pleasure ••d delight in it. This is no more than what ••ul hath elsewhere expressed, Philip 1.23. Having desire to depart, and to be with christ, which is Far better;
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The word NONLATINALPHABET, that is here translated to depart, signifieth properly to be dissolved, or to have the cords of Nature loosened, the bands between the Soul and Body untied.
The word, that is Here translated to depart, signifies properly to be dissolved, or to have the cords of Nature loosened, the bans between the Soul and Body untied.
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as appeared from Numb. 20.23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. where 〈 ◊ 〉 is said, That Moses stripped Aaron of his Garments (not against the will of Aaron, but with the free consent of Aaron ) as appeareth by 〈 ◊ 〉 freeness and readiness, without the least reluctancy intimated, to go with Moses unto Mount Hor to die there.
as appeared from Numb. 20.23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. where 〈 ◊ 〉 is said, That Moses stripped Aaron of his Garments (not against the will of Aaron, but with the free consent of Aaron) as appears by 〈 ◊ 〉 freeness and readiness, without the least reluctancy intimated, to go with Moses unto Mount Hor to die there.
than a man doth of putting off his cloaths to go to Bed, or of having them taken off, that he may go to his rest, which (ordinarily) is an act of complacency and delight to a man,
than a man does of putting off his clothes to go to Bed, or of having them taken off, that he may go to his rest, which (ordinarily) is an act of complacency and delight to a man,
after his weariness and toilsome labour. The same may be gathered from Moses himself, Deut. 32.48, 49, 50. with Deut. 34.5. compared, which is in excellent frame of Spirit for a Dying-hour.
After his weariness and toilsome labour. The same may be gathered from Moses himself, Deuteronomy 32.48, 49, 50. with Deuteronomy 34.5. compared, which is in excellent frame of Spirit for a Dying-hour.
It is said of Abraham, That when he went to sacrifice up his Son Isaac to God, he left his Young men with the Ass behind him, Gen. 22.5. to when a man sacrificeth up his life to God, for him then to leave all at the foot of the hill, this •• a suitable frame of spirit for a dying hour.
It is said of Abraham, That when he went to sacrifice up his Son Isaac to God, he left his Young men with the Ass behind him, Gen. 22.5. to when a man Sacrificeth up his life to God, for him then to leave all At the foot of the hill, this •• a suitable frame of Spirit for a dying hour.
How did several of our famous English Martyrs in Q. Maries daies hang loose from their dearest comforts and Relations, That when they were set before them (sometimes for a Temptation,
How did several of our famous English Martyrs in Q. Mary's days hang lose from their dearest comforts and Relations, That when they were Set before them (sometime for a Temptation,
or Aggravation of their sorrows and torments) could easily overlook them, and go on in their Suffering down to the Valley and Shadow of Death, with the greatest chearfulness imaginable. O blessed frame!
or Aggravation of their sorrows and torments) could Easily overlook them, and go on in their Suffering down to the Valley and Shadow of Death, with the greatest cheerfulness imaginable. O blessed frame!
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How many are there, that have the world set in their heart, as the expression is, Eccles. 3.11. That have the very Essigies or Scheme of the world drawn upon their hearts, as Calice was upon the heart of Q. Mary, as she her self expressed it. Alas!
How many Are there, that have the world Set in their heart, as the expression is, Eccles. 3.11. That have the very Effigies or Scheme of the world drawn upon their hearts, as Calice was upon the heart of Q. Marry, as she her self expressed it. Alas!
such are like to have as sorrowful a parting with, and from it, as (we may imagine) the rich Fool had from his Goods laid up for many years, in that night when his Soul was required of him, Luke 12.19, 20. Poor men These are far from this suitable frame of spirit for a Dying hour.
such Are like to have as sorrowful a parting with, and from it, as (we may imagine) the rich Fool had from his Goods laid up for many Years, in that night when his Soul was required of him, Lycia 12.19, 20. Poor men These Are Far from this suitable frame of Spirit for a Dying hour.
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Fourthly, When a man hath a rellish of Heaven upon his Spirit, a taste and fore-taste of the fruit of the Vine that is drunk in that eternal Canaan; this is a suitable frame of Spirit for a Dying hour.
Fourthly, When a man hath a relish of Heaven upon his Spirit, a taste and foretaste of the fruit of the Vine that is drunk in that Eternal Canaan; this is a suitable frame of Spirit for a Dying hour.
A man is never fitter for Dying, •hen when his heart is in Heaven, and his spirit •lipt in the honey of Canaan; When the grapes of Eshcol, and Pomegranats and Figs of Canaan are tasted,
A man is never fitter for Dying, •hen when his heart is in Heaven, and his Spirit •lipt in the honey of Canaan; When the grapes of Eshcol, and Pomegranates and Figs of Canaan Are tasted,
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When good Simeon, that had waited for the Consolation of Israel, had got Christ in his Arms, He tasted so sweet to the spiritual Palate of the good man,
When good Simeon, that had waited for the Consolation of Israel, had god christ in his Arms, He tasted so sweet to the spiritual Palate of the good man,
Secondly, Now it followeth next in order to shew you, Why it is the great Concern of all that would be saved, to make ready for the Coming of the Lord Jesus.
Secondly, Now it follows next in order to show you, Why it is the great Concern of all that would be saved, to make ready for the Coming of the Lord jesus.
What is more plain from the infallible Scriptures, than that unless a man be born again, he cannot se• the Kingdom of God? Doth not the Scripture tell you, That no unclean thing shall enter into that Holy City of Heaven,
What is more plain from the infallible Scriptures, than that unless a man be born again, he cannot se• the Kingdom of God? Does not the Scripture tell you, That no unclean thing shall enter into that Holy city of Heaven,
nor any thing whatsoever that worketh Abomination, or maketh a Lie? Rev. 21. last. And what then will become of such? Now see what the Scripture saith in this particular;
nor any thing whatsoever that works Abomination, or makes a Lie? Rev. 21. last. And what then will become of such? Now see what the Scripture Says in this particular;
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It cannot be otherwise, but •ose Souls that have had no due regard to actual Preparation for the coming of Christ (unless they have lost all sense of their Souls,
It cannot be otherwise, but •ose Souls that have had no due regard to actual Preparation for the coming of christ (unless they have lost all sense of their Souls,
When a man hath been lamentably off from the exercise of Grace, and putting on the Wedding-garment and making out his title to everlasting life, (•• his conscience be awakened) he must needs walth sorrowfully thorow the Valley of the shadow •• Death.
When a man hath been lamentably off from the exercise of Grace, and putting on the wedding garment and making out his title to everlasting life, (•• his conscience be awakened) he must needs Wealth sorrowfully thorough the Valley of the shadow •• Death.
and then in what an hurry were they, Mat. 25.7. then all th•• Virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. The• arose with a fright, like men that are sudden• alarmed out of their sleep at Midnight.
and then in what an hurry were they, Mathew 25.7. then all th•• Virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. The• arose with a fright, like men that Are sudden• alarmed out of their sleep At Midnight.
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And is it nothing to you, O Saints, to run this hazard, or to bring upon your selves all this trouble and perplexity? Assuredly you will be •• danger of falling under many Pannick fear and griping pangs of trouble,
And is it nothing to you, Oh Saints, to run this hazard, or to bring upon your selves all this trouble and perplexity? Assuredly you will be •• danger of falling under many Panic Fear and gripping pangs of trouble,
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And is not this a great hazard to run, and danger •o incur, viz. to expose your selves to the loss of •o many degrees of Glory? Are you so careful •o avoid hazards in your estates in this world,
And is not this a great hazard to run, and danger •o incur, viz. to expose your selves to the loss of •o many Degrees of Glory? are you so careful •o avoid hazards in your estates in this world,
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For, •• the Exercise of Grace be the means of encreaing of Grace, (as undoubtedly it is) and this Actual Readiness lye in the exercise of it, as •ath been already shewed;
For, •• the Exercise of Grace be the means of encreaing of Grace, (as undoubtedly it is) and this Actual Readiness lie in the exercise of it, as •ath been already showed;
But let us see what the •cripture saith in this point, and for this consult that place in Luke 19.16, 17, 18, 19. where we find the two Servants that had traded with their Masters money, to have received a proportionable reward to their improvement of it;
But let us see what the •cripture Says in this point, and for this consult that place in Lycia 19.16, 17, 18, 19. where we find the two Servants that had traded with their Masters money, to have received a proportionable reward to their improvement of it;
And is it a small thing, my Brethren, to deprive your selves (through your remisness and negligence) of the weight of Glory? Would you do thus by your selves about the things of the world? There are none of you that would hinder your external Prosperity through your neglect.
And is it a small thing, my Brothers, to deprive your selves (through your remissness and negligence) of the weight of Glory? Would you do thus by your selves about the things of the world? There Are none of you that would hinder your external Prosperity through your neglect.
I grant, the Almighty sometimes may, and doth, hide himself from his gracious ones, that have made great Conscience of making Preparation for the Coming of their Lord.
I grant, the Almighty sometime may, and does, hide himself from his gracious ones, that have made great Conscience of making Preparation for the Coming of their Lord.
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But ordinarily, those Souls that are the most remiss and careless about the work of Actual Preparation for the meeting of the Lord Jesus, are mostly left and forsaken of him (as to actual favour) in times of trial,
But ordinarily, those Souls that Are the most remiss and careless about the work of Actual Preparation for the meeting of the Lord jesus, Are mostly left and forsaken of him (as to actual favour) in times of trial,
It being most equal, that they that have not cared to fit themselves for Him, should not find Him friendly to them when they stand in most need of his favour;
It being most equal, that they that have not cared to fit themselves for Him, should not find Him friendly to them when they stand in most need of his favour;
And (possibly) sometimes he may let some Souls sip of this Cup, that have not every way carried suitably to this favour, Isa. 57.18. I have seen his ways, and will heal him:
And (possibly) sometime he may let Some Souls sip of this Cup, that have not every Way carried suitably to this favour, Isaiah 57.18. I have seen his ways, and will heal him:
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And hence it is that many Souls (though otherwise honest in the main) do go mourning without the Sun, as the Phrase is, Job 30.28. through the black entry of death, and (perhaps) never see Gods face in peace again, till they find him to be their friend in the other world.
And hence it is that many Souls (though otherwise honest in the main) do go mourning without the Sun, as the Phrase is, Job 30.28. through the black entry of death, and (perhaps) never see God's face in peace again, till they find him to be their friend in the other world.
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Though Satan, when let loose by the Almighty, will trouble the best of Saints, and fill their Spirits with great perplexing Fears, especially in times of Trial,
Though Satan, when let lose by the Almighty, will trouble the best of Saints, and fill their Spirits with great perplexing Fears, especially in times of Trial,
And this he laboureth to do, by setting before the eye of their Conscience, and charging upon them, all their former carelesness and remisness in and about their actual Preparation for the Coming of Christ,
And this he Laboureth to do, by setting before the eye of their Conscience, and charging upon them, all their former carelessness and remissness in and about their actual Preparation for the Coming of christ,
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And reckon you it nothing to fall into the hands of a merciless Devil, that will not spare you a blow, I warrant you? O fear an After-clap to come upon you,
And reckon you it nothing to fallen into the hands of a merciless devil, that will not spare you a blow, I warrant you? O Fear an Afterclap to come upon you,
The Apostle's counsel is, To put on the whole Armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil, Ephes. 6.11. The Devil is subtle and wily, not only to draw into sin, but also to trouble for sin;
The Apostle's counsel is, To put on the Whole Armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil, Ephesians 6.11. The devil is subtle and wily, not only to draw into since, but also to trouble for since;
What is said of the natural Serpent, is as true of the spiritual, Nunquam nisi moriens producitur in longum, that it never stretcheth it self to its full length, but when it dies:
What is said of the natural Serpent, is as true of the spiritual, Never nisi moriens producitur in Longum, that it never Stretcheth it self to its full length, but when it die:
It is at your utmost perils, if you get not habitual Readiness, and endeavour not after actual Readiness against the day when Christ shall come to call for your Souls;
It is At your utmost perils, if you get not habitual Readiness, and endeavour not After actual Readiness against the day when christ shall come to call for your Souls;
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Do not the words in the Text run by way of command, Be ye ready? The Ver• NONLATINALPHABET, is in the Imperative Mood, and importeth Authority in the person commanding.
Do not the words in the Text run by Way of command, Be you ready? The Ver•, is in the Imperative Mood, and imports authority in the person commanding.
You cannot now plead Ignorance in this Case, for now you have heard, and herein may read (if you knew it not before) that he requireth you to make ready.
You cannot now plead Ignorance in this Case, for now you have herd, and herein may read (if you knew it not before) that he requires you to make ready.
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And mark how it will fare with that Servant that obeyeth not Christs will, after the knowledg of it, Luk. 12.47. And that Servant, which knew his Lords will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his Will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
And mark how it will fare with that Servant that Obeyeth not Christ will, After the knowledge of it, Luk. 12.47. And that Servant, which knew his lords will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his Will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
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It is true, Christ hath prepared a •ace, Joh. 14.2, 3. and Salvation is ready in it If, only it must be revealed in its time, 1 Pet. 1. 〈 ◊ 〉 But the place of Glory,
It is true, christ hath prepared a •ace, John 14.2, 3. and Salvation is ready in it If, only it must be revealed in its time, 1 Pet. 1. 〈 ◊ 〉 But the place of Glory,
and Salvation in it, •e only prepared for such as are made meet and •ady for them, Colos. 1.12. Which hath made meet to be partakers of the Inheritance of the •ints in light.
and Salvation in it, •e only prepared for such as Are made meet and •ady for them, Colos 1.12. Which hath made meet to be partakers of the Inheritance of the •ints in Light.
as may make the Soul table to it, and meet for it. Mark that Text Matth. 25.10. And they that were ready, went with him to the Marriage, and the Door was 〈 ◊ 〉.
as may make the Soul table to it, and meet for it. Mark that Text Matthew 25.10. And they that were ready, went with him to the Marriage, and the Door was 〈 ◊ 〉.
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Now then my Friends, are you not concerned upon this ground to make ready for the coming of Christ? I am sure if you be concerned to look after Heaven, you are also concerned to make ready for it:
Now then my Friends, Are you not concerned upon this ground to make ready for the coming of christ? I am sure if you be concerned to look After Heaven, you Are also concerned to make ready for it:
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This is Christ's own Argument in the Text, by which he presseth us to make ready for his Coming. Christ's coming is set forth by the Similitude of the coming of a Thief, whose coming is alwaies sudden and unexpected, Luk. 12.39. Rev. 3.3. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee at a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee:
This is Christ's own Argument in the Text, by which he Presseth us to make ready for his Coming. Christ's coming is Set forth by the Similitude of the coming of a Thief, whose coming is always sudden and unexpected, Luk. 12.39. Rev. 3.3. If Therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee At a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee:
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as we say, when we have the least expectation of any Comers ) there was a cry made, Behold the Bridegroom cometh, go ye out to meet him, Matth. 25.6. The Lord Jesus cometh upon men at Midnight;
as we say, when we have the least expectation of any Comers) there was a cry made, Behold the Bridegroom comes, go you out to meet him, Matthew 25.6. The Lord jesus comes upon men At Midnight;
Ʋse 1. First, Is it so, that it is the gran• Concern of all that would be saved, to make ready for the coming of Christ? Then certainly there are many persons that will fall under ••••nviction from this Doctrine, I mean they 〈 ◊ 〉 be brought under a Doctrinal Conviction 〈 ◊ 〉 that they may be laid under a persona Conviction!
Ʋse 1. First, Is it so, that it is the gran• Concern of all that would be saved, to make ready for the coming of christ? Then Certainly there Are many Persons that will fallen under ••••nviction from this Doctrine, I mean they 〈 ◊ 〉 be brought under a Doctrinal Conviction 〈 ◊ 〉 that they may be laid under a persona Conviction!
he looketh like one that is making ready for Christ, and yet really, and in good earne•• he never endeavoureth to get his Soul furnishe• with those Preparations that would fit him s•• Christ.
he looks like one that is making ready for christ, and yet really, and in good earne•• he never endeavoureth to get his Soul furnishe• with those Preparations that would fit him s•• christ.
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His heart is graceless, and yet he goes o•• till he see himself deceived, when it is too late• My Friends, believe it for a truth, It is not wh••• you appear to be by your Profession,
His heart is graceless, and yet he Goes o•• till he see himself deceived, when it is too late• My Friends, believe it for a truth, It is not wh••• you appear to be by your Profession,
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but wha•• you really and actually are by powerful impressions within you, and spiritual actions done b•• you, that will make you to be ready for t•• Coming of the Lord Christ.
but wha•• you really and actually Are by powerful impressions within you, and spiritual actions done b•• you, that will make you to be ready for t•• Coming of the Lord christ.
See his Emblem, or Portraicture to the life, in the Parable of the Rich man, recorded in Luk 12.16, 17, 18. where we have hi• Thoughtfulness, Care, Contrivance and Activeness set forth about his earthly Profits.
See his Emblem, or Portraiture to the life, in the Parable of the Rich man, recorded in Luk 12.16, 17, 18. where we have hi• Thoughtfulness, Care, Contrivance and Activeness Set forth about his earthly Profits.
T••• put far from them the evil Day, and all thou•• of the coming of Christ, Amos 6.3, 4, 5, 6. 〈 ◊ 〉 men in the world are more unready for a d•• hour than these.
T••• put Far from them the evil Day, and all thou•• of the coming of christ, Amos 6.3, 4, 5, 6. 〈 ◊ 〉 men in the world Are more unready for a d•• hour than these.
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If you mark, it was that very night after the poor Miser had been pleasing himself with the thoughts of what stores of Wealth and Pleasure he had laid up for his Soul against the time to come, v. 19. I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years, eat, drink, and be merry.
If you mark, it was that very night After the poor Miser had been pleasing himself with the thoughts of what stores of Wealth and Pleasure he had laid up for his Soul against the time to come, v. 19. I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many Years, eat, drink, and be merry.
But this poor Fool is cut off, in the midst of his pleasing thoughts, before the morning. The like you have in Belshazzar, who in the midst of his Cups, is fairly presented with the Finger of Death to cut him off, Dan. 5.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
But this poor Fool is Cut off, in the midst of his pleasing thoughts, before the morning. The like you have in Belshazzar, who in the midst of his Cups, is fairly presented with the Finger of Death to Cut him off, Dan. 5.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
They had been secure and sleepy under Ordinances and Pr••dences before, but when Christ cometh upon them, they rouse up to purpose, Matth. 25. •• will it be done to you.
They had been secure and sleepy under Ordinances and Pr••dences before, but when christ comes upon them, they rouse up to purpose, Matthew 25. •• will it be done to you.
and sinneth with a• high hand, and yet concludeth he shall ha•• peace, though he walketh after the Imaginations of his own evil heart, to adde Drunkenne•• to Thirst.
and Sinneth with a• high hand, and yet Concludeth he shall ha•• peace, though he walks After the Imaginations of his own evil heart, to add Drunkenne•• to Thirst.
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because of his habitual Readiness, the grace of Regeneration being found within him, yet) may he sadly smart for his Relapses before •e give up the Ghost.
Because of his habitual Readiness, the grace of Regeneration being found within him, yet) may he sadly smart for his Relapses before •e give up the Ghost.
Hast thou not heard before what hazards even the Godly do run, for want of actual Preparation? Is it a small thing in thine account, to be under the Troun•ings of Satan, the hidings of God's Face, the •remblings of Conscience,
Hast thou not herd before what hazards even the Godly do run, for want of actual Preparation? Is it a small thing in thine account, to be under the Troun•ings of Satan, the hidings of God's Face, the •remblings of Conscience,
Remem•er therefore how thou hast received, and heard, •nd hold fast, and repent: If therefore thou shalt •ot watch, the Lord Christ will come on thee as Thief,
Remem•er Therefore how thou hast received, and herd, •nd hold fast, and Repent: If Therefore thou shalt •ot watch, the Lord christ will come on thee as Thief,
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and thou shalt not know what hour he will •ome upon thee, Rev. 2.5. and 3.2, 3. Use 2. Secondly, Is it the great concernment •f all that look to be saved, to make ready against the coming of Christ? Then it is th• greatest Folly imaginable, to neglect making ready for Christ's Coming. That man lies a•• waies under the imputation of extreme Folly that neglecteth his principal Concerns.
and thou shalt not know what hour he will •ome upon thee, Rev. 2.5. and 3.2, 3. Use 2. Secondly, Is it the great concernment •f all that look to be saved, to make ready against the coming of christ? Then it is th• greatest Folly imaginable, to neglect making ready for Christ's Coming. That man lies a•• ways under the imputation of extreme Folly that neglecteth his principal Concerns.
Is 〈 ◊ 〉 not an arrant Fool, that will not mind his mo•• necessary Concernments, wherein his very l••• and welfare is wrapt up? — Quae te dementia cepit?
Is 〈 ◊ 〉 not an arrant Fool, that will not mind his mo•• necessary Concernments, wherein his very l••• and welfare is wrapped up? — Quae te dementia cepit?
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First, That man that neglecteth making re•dy for Christ's coming, he hath no regard 〈 ◊ 〉 or care of, his great Soul. His Carelessness about making due Preparation to meet the L••• Jesus, doth plainly speak forth thus much That whether his Soul sink or swim, be sa•• or damned, he mattereth it not;
First, That man that neglecteth making re•dy for Christ's coming, he hath no regard 〈 ◊ 〉 or care of, his great Soul. His Carelessness about making due Preparation to meet the L••• jesus, does plainly speak forth thus much That whither his Soul sink or swim, be sa•• or damned, he mattereth it not;
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What is a man prof••• •f he gain the whole world, and lose his own Soul? •r what shall he give in exchange for his soul? Now is that man any other than a simple Fool, that neglecteth his Soul, which the whole world cannot equalize the worth of, or repair the loss of;
What is a man prof••• •f he gain the Whole world, and loose his own Soul? •r what shall he give in exchange for his soul? Now is that man any other than a simple Fool, that neglecteth his Soul, which the Whole world cannot equalise the worth of, or repair the loss of;
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Secondly, That man that neglecteth Preparation for the Coming of Christ, he doth but treasure up wrath unto himself against the day of Wrath and Revelation of the righteous Judgement of God.
Secondly, That man that neglecteth Preparation for the Coming of christ, he does but treasure up wrath unto himself against the day of Wrath and Revelation of the righteous Judgement of God.
And is not he a Fool, that provideth Instruments of Cruelty for himself? And thus doth every one (though they think it not) that neglecteth to make ready for Christ's appearance.
And is not he a Fool, that Provideth Instruments of Cruelty for himself? And thus does every one (though they think it not) that neglecteth to make ready for Christ's appearance.
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I speak to such as never mind the work of Repentance, but go on in a course of Sin, these of all others are the greatest Fools, in that they do all the while store up plagues for themselves, Rom. 2.4, 5, 6. Thirdly, The Folly of him that mindeth not making ready for the coming of Christ, appeares in this;
I speak to such as never mind the work of Repentance, but go on in a course of since, these of all Others Are the greatest Fools, in that they do all the while store up plagues for themselves, Rom. 2.4, 5, 6. Thirdly, The Folly of him that minds not making ready for the coming of christ, appears in this;
and prospered? I do not think that every one that mindeth not to make himself ready to meet •he Lord Jesus, doth intentionally and resolredly harden himself against Christ,
and prospered? I do not think that every one that minds not to make himself ready to meet •he Lord jesus, does intentionally and resolredly harden himself against christ,
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for these •re only that Atheistical and debanched Crew, that are void of all Fear and Conscience, that bid open defiance against Heaven, Psal. 73. 9• But my Friends,
for these •re only that Atheistical and debanched Crew, that Are void of all fear and Conscience, that bid open defiance against Heaven, Psalm 73. 9• But my Friends,
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And what a Madman 〈 ◊ 〉 he that will put himself into such a posture, a• will bespeak him to be hardening himself against Christ? Can their hearts endure,
And what a Madman 〈 ◊ 〉 he that will put himself into such a posture, a• will bespeak him to be hardening himself against christ? Can their hearts endure,
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or their hands be strong in the day that God shall deal with them? Ezek. 22.14. Will ye provoke the Lord to jealousie? are ye stronger than he? Remember it was Israels overthrow in the Wilderness, that they hardened themselves against God:
or their hands be strong in the day that God shall deal with them? Ezekiel 22.14. Will you provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are you Stronger than he? remember it was Israel's overthrow in the Wilderness, that they hardened themselves against God:
this made their Carkases fall there, so that they never came to Canaan, Psal. 95.8, 9, 10, 11. Heb. 3.8, 9, 10, 11. I shall leave but that one place further with you,
this made their Carcases fallen there, so that they never Come to Canaan, Psalm 95.8, 9, 10, 11. Hebrew 3.8, 9, 10, 11. I shall leave but that one place further with you,
For the great day of his wrath is come, and who shall be able to stand? You see that Christ will make the stoutest of men to tremble, that harden themselves against him.
For the great day of his wrath is come, and who shall be able to stand? You see that christ will make the Stoutest of men to tremble, that harden themselves against him.
And is he not to be reckoned a prosane Fool, that makes no reckoning of Heaven? The poor Indians folly was seen in this, That they were so willing to part with their Gold for some pieces of Brass,
And is he not to be reckoned a Profane Fool, that makes no reckoning of Heaven? The poor Indians folly was seen in this, That they were so willing to part with their Gold for Some Pieces of Brass,
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Now that man that taketh no care to make himself ready to come before the Lord Jesus, his neglect doth plainly declare, That Heaven beareth to price with him.
Now that man that Takes no care to make himself ready to come before the Lord jesus, his neglect does plainly declare, That Heaven bears to price with him.
Now after the declaration •• all this in the ears of such a person, If he shall sive in the neglect of looking after Repentance, •r the work of Holiness, he doth evidently ma•ifest, That Heaven signifieth not much to him;
Now After the declaration •• all this in the ears of such a person, If he shall sive in the neglect of looking After Repentance, •r the work of Holiness, he does evidently ma•ifest, That Heaven signifies not much to him;
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for he that will not carefully look after the heans, and also use them, that relate to such an •nd, his very neglecting of the means, doth bespeak him to have no great regard to the end, especially when he knoweth, that it is not possible (in an ordinary way) to come to enjoy such an end, without making use of such means.
for he that will not carefully look After the heans, and also use them, that relate to such an •nd, his very neglecting of the means, does bespeak him to have no great regard to the end, especially when he Knoweth, that it is not possible (in an ordinary Way) to come to enjoy such an end, without making use of such means.
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as the word may be rendered) a profane Fool, for despising his Birth-right; which showed his undervaluing of Heaven, and preferring the earth before it, Heb. 12.16. with Gen. 25.34. Use 3. Thirdly, Is it the grand Concernment of all that would be saved, to make ready for Christ's coming? Then let it serve for Exhortation, to press you all, seriously and earnestly to make your selves ready.
as the word may be rendered) a profane Fool, for despising his Birthright; which showed his undervaluing of Heaven, and preferring the earth before it, Hebrew 12.16. with Gen. 25.34. Use 3. Thirdly, Is it the grand Concernment of all that would be saved, to make ready for Christ's coming? Then let it serve for Exhortation, to press you all, seriously and earnestly to make your selves ready.
I would think, That there is not a person among you this day, but would give something to know, that his Soul is safe and shall be secured against all future hazards of miscarrying eternally.
I would think, That there is not a person among you this day, but would give something to know, that his Soul is safe and shall be secured against all future hazards of miscarrying eternally.
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So soon as Lazarus was dead, his Soul was carried into Abraham 's bosome Luk. 16.22. Do but you mind to make you ready, the Lord Christ will quickly pass the Sentence for your entrance into his Eternal Kingdome.
So soon as Lazarus was dead, his Soul was carried into Abraham is bosom Luk. 16.22. Do but you mind to make you ready, the Lord christ will quickly pass the Sentence for your Entrance into his Eternal Kingdom.
as have in some good measure been fitting themselves for the appearance of Christ, and are still making it their business to be compleating their Readiness for his Coming. It speaketh Comfort to such in two or three Particulars.
as have in Some good measure been fitting themselves for the appearance of christ, and Are still making it their business to be completing their Readiness for his Coming. It speaks Comfort to such in two or three Particulars.
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Christ himself will gird himself, and come forth and serve you, Luk. 12.37. Blessed are those Servants, whom the Lord when he cometh, shall find watching:
christ himself will gird himself, and come forth and serve you, Luk. 12.37. Blessed Are those Servants, whom the Lord when he comes, shall find watching:
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If you continue your preparation for Christ his Coming, and do not fall asleep, or grow secure again, Christ will not come on you unawares, you shall then speak of Christ's Coming eternally to save you,
If you continue your preparation for christ his Coming, and do not fallen asleep, or grow secure again, christ will not come on you unawares, you shall then speak of Christ's Coming eternally to save you,
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Though they •now not the time of his Coming, yet because •hey are looking and waiting for his Coming; •hey shall not be surprized when ever he cometh. •urely I come quickly, saith Christ:
Though they •now not the time of his Coming, yet Because •hey Are looking and waiting for his Coming; •hey shall not be surprised when ever he comes. •urely I come quickly, Says christ:
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Amen, •ith the prepared Soul. Even so, come Lord Iesus, Rev. 22.20. Thirdly, There is this further comfort also in it, That such prepared Souls shall (ordinarily) have some comfortable foretasts of glory to come:
Amen, •ith the prepared Soul. Even so, come Lord Iesus, Rev. 22.20. Thirdly, There is this further Comfort also in it, That such prepared Souls shall (ordinarily) have Some comfortable foretastes of glory to come:
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I do not say, that it is alwaies thus with prepared Souls a for some (possibly) that have diligently endeavoured to prepared themselves for the Coming o• Christ, may yet notwithstanding feel nothing bu• bitterness in their spirits in their way to glory, a• the case seemeth to have been with precious Heman, Psal. 88. throughout:
I do not say, that it is always thus with prepared Souls a for Some (possibly) that have diligently endeavoured to prepared themselves for the Coming o• christ, may yet notwithstanding feel nothing bu• bitterness in their spirits in their Way to glory, a• the case seems to have been with precious Heman, Psalm 88. throughout:
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The Hebrew word NONLATINALPHABET that is translated, from my youth up, signifieth Childhood and cometh from a root, that signifieth to shakeout, NONLATINALPHABET;
The Hebrew word that is translated, from my youth up, signifies Childhood and comes from a root, that signifies to shakeout,;
Nay (possibly) such Souls may some times go away in a Cloud, without the lea• taste of that Glory, which immediatly after Death, they do fully possess and enjoy.
Nay (possibly) such Souls may Some times go away in a Cloud, without the lea• taste of that Glory, which immediately After Death, they do Fully possess and enjoy.
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while they are in their way to Heaven. They depart in peace, as the Phrase •• Luke 2.29. that is, They die with satisfaction and comfort, nay, with joy and gladness, Revel. 19.7. Let us be glad ond rejoice, and give honour to him:
while they Are in their Way to Heaven. They depart in peace, as the Phrase •• Luke 2.29. that is, They die with satisfaction and Comfort, nay, with joy and gladness, Revel. 19.7. Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him:
Lastly, Is it the great Concernment of all that would be saved, to make ready for the Coming •f Christ? Then it would be needful to lay •own some Directions how to get ready against •he time of Christ's Coming: But the time •ow calleth me off, and therefore I must desist;
Lastly, Is it the great Concernment of all that would be saved, to make ready for the Coming •f christ? Then it would be needful to lay •own Some Directions how to get ready against •he time of Christ's Coming: But the time •ow calls me off, and Therefore I must desist;
only take this single Direction, Think daily of •he Day of thy Death, and the uncertain time •f Christ 's certain Coming, and this seriously •hought on, will spur thee on to get ready for is Coming.
only take this single Direction, Think daily of •he Day of thy Death, and the uncertain time •f christ is certain Coming, and this seriously •hought on, will spur thee on to get ready for is Coming.
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and this maketh them so remiss and careless, as •hat they mind not preparing for a dying Hour, •nd appearing before the Judgment Seat of Christ, to give an account of all that they have done in the Body,
and this makes them so remiss and careless, as •hat they mind not preparing for a dying Hour, •nd appearing before the Judgement Seat of christ, to give an account of all that they have done in the Body,
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