The perusal of an old statute concerning death and judgment as it was lately delivered in a sermon at the funeral of Mrs. Frances Bedford. By James Bedford B.D. Sometime Fellow of Q. Coll. in Oxon. and now pastor of Blunsham and Erith in Huningtonshire.
WEe reade in one of the Evangelists that Jesus took a little childe [ a living childe ] and set it in the midst of them, to teach them the doctrine of humility: In like manner wee have a little childe this day [ a dead childe ] set in the midst of us, to teach us the lesson of our Mortality. Hee that runs can read it,
we read in one of the Evangelists that jesus took a little child [ a living child ] and Set it in the midst of them, to teach them the Doctrine of humility: In like manner we have a little child this day [ a dead child ] Set in the midst of us, to teach us the Lesson of our Mortality. He that runs can read it,
Yet such is the temper of God his people, of such teachable spirits are they, that [ as it is prophesied of them Esay 11. and I may allude to it [ a little childe shall lead them.
Yet such is the temper of God his people, of such teachable spirits Are they, that [ as it is prophesied of them Isaiah 11. and I may allude to it [ a little child shall led them.
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The language of the present providence speaketh these twelve things. They rue Adams sin who have not sinned after the similitude of Adams transgression.
The language of the present providence speaks these twelve things. They rue Adams since who have not sinned After the similitude of Adams Transgression.
You must not fix your eye upon the worlds moveables, a wandring glance sufficeth when you look upon flitting objects, which you ought to look upon as going as well as coming:
You must not fix your eye upon the world's movables, a wandering glance Suffices when you look upon flitting objects, which you ought to look upon as going as well as coming:
witnesse the imposition of the names upon the two first children that ever were born, Eve the mother of all living called her first childe Cain, which signifies a possession;
witness the imposition of the names upon the two First children that ever were born, Eve the mother of all living called her First child Cain, which signifies a possession;
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For them that travel into a farre countrey, how beneficial is it before-hand to learn the la•g•age of that countrey? You traine up your children [ I hope ] for heaven, you intend they should travel to Canaan, be feeding them in state of Infancy with the milk and honey of Canaan, teaching them to speak the language of heaven before they come thither.
For them that travel into a Far country, how beneficial is it beforehand to Learn the la•g•age of that country? You train up your children [ I hope ] for heaven, you intend they should travel to Canaan, be feeding them in state of Infancy with the milk and honey of Canaan, teaching them to speak the language of heaven before they come thither.
chiefly in his Pri•stly Office, as appears by chap. 8. 1. Now of the things which wee have poken [ or which are to be spoken NONLATINALPHABET will beare either ] this is the summe [ or the he•d, th• c••t, the ••p of all; so he word NONLATINALPHABET will signify.
chiefly in his Pri•stly Office, as appears by chap. 8. 1. Now of the things which we have poken [ or which Are to be spoken will bear either ] this is the sum [ or the he•d, th• c••t, the ••p of all; so he word will signify.
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] Wee have such an hig• Pri••ct, &c. so that the main subj•ct and argum•nt yea the emi•••• a•d the top noti n of the Epistle which hee disc•urses, is the priestly Office o• Christ:
] we have such an hig• Pri••ct, etc. so that the main subj•ct and argum•nt yea the emi•••• a•d the top noti n of the Epistle which he disc•urses, is the priestly Office o• christ:
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The words in this seven and twen ieth verse being the branch of a similitude, they cannot be re•d with th• full s•ns• o• them, without calling in the following word, v. 28. so Christ was on•e offered, &c. and therefore I sh•ll not so much take the l berty,
The words in this seven and twen ieth verse being the branch of a similitude, they cannot be re•d with th• full s•ns• o• them, without calling in the following word, v. 28. so christ was on•e offered, etc. and Therefore I sh•ll not so much take the l Berty,
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I seeking rath•r to profit than to please and knowing that [ aequè mala est & nimi• & •ull• di•••isio, ] m••cing a text is as bad as not to divide it, shall rest in this plain and ••m•liar division of the words.
I seeking rath•r to profit than to please and knowing that [ aequè mala est & nimi• & •ull• di•••isio, ] m••cing a text is as bad as not to divide it, shall rest in this plain and ••m•liar division of the words.
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Here is, 1. A word of connexion, And. 2. The notes of comparison, As and So. 3. The terms of the similitude, It is appointed for men once to die, &c. Christ was once offered, &c. I shall not dwell upon the connexion, nor descant upon the notes, nor spend time in a curious suit•ng and exact fitting the several parts each to other;
Here is, 1. A word of connexion, And. 2. The notes of comparison, As and So. 3. The terms of the similitude, It is appointed for men once to die, etc. christ was once offered, etc. I shall not dwell upon the connexion, nor descant upon the notes, nor spend time in a curious suit•ng and exact fitting the several parts each to other;
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it suffices if it agree in the main, the drift and scope of it being illustration. Now the Apostle discoursing the sufficiency of Christ his sacrificing himselfe once for all, shews it by a resemblance, men dye once, Christ offered himself once, nothing cometh between mans death and judgment,
it Suffices if it agree in the main, the drift and scope of it being illustration. Now the Apostle discoursing the sufficiency of christ his sacrificing himself once for all, shows it by a resemblance, men die once, christ offered himself once, nothing comes between men death and judgement,
Answ. The Scripture mentioneth, 1. A death in sin, Eph. 2.1. 2. A death to sin, Rom. 6.2. 3. A death for sin, Rom. 6.23. The first is proper to the unregenerate.
Answer The Scripture mentioneth, 1. A death in since, Ephesians 2.1. 2. A death to since, Rom. 6.2. 3. A death for since, Rom. 6.23. The First is proper to the unregenerate.
Rachels soul departing, shee died, Gen. 35.18. 2. Q. What is meant by appointed? Answ. The Greek word is NONLATINALPHABET, rendred statutum est, divine scil.
Rachels soul departing, she died, Gen. 35.18. 2. Q. What is meant by appointed? Answer The Greek word is, rendered Statutum est, divine scil.
Both which texts, though primarily spoken of Adam, yet secondarily include us, hee being set up as a publick person and the representative of all his posterity.
Both which texts, though primarily spoken of Adam, yet secondarily include us, he being Set up as a public person and the representative of all his posterity.
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Note also, that it is sin that hath brought upon men this necessity of dying; for though Gen. 2.7. it is said, God formed man of the dust of the ground:
Note also, that it is since that hath brought upon men this necessity of dying; for though Gen. 2.7. it is said, God formed man of the dust of the ground:
God decreed death as a punishment of sin. Sin grafted death upon the stock of nature. Rom. 5.12. By one man sin entred into the world, and death by sin.
God decreed death as a punishment of since. since grafted death upon the stock of nature. Rom. 5.12. By one man since entered into the world, and death by since.
A. The expression is indefinite and equivalent to an universall call in the fore-quoted place Rom. 5.12. and hear what mo•e it can say, By one man sin entred, &c. and so death passed upon all men for that all have sinned.
A. The expression is indefinite and equivalent to an universal call in the forequoted place Rom. 5.12. and hear what mo•e it can say, By one man since entered, etc. and so death passed upon all men for that all have sinned.
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Our act being included in Adam 's [ with his eyes we saw, with his hands we took, with his mouth we did eat the forbidden fruit ] by a just law the sentence of death passed on re•cheth him, all men. If you do not flatter your selves, in both these glasses God sets before you this day, both of Scripture and Providence, you may see the image of death in your own faces.
Our act being included in Adam is [ with his eyes we saw, with his hands we took, with his Mouth we did eat the forbidden fruit ] by a just law the sentence of death passed on re•cheth him, all men. If you do not flatter your selves, in both these glasses God sets before you this day, both of Scripture and Providence, you may see the image of death in your own faces.
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A. Once in Scripture is taken two waies: 1. As opposed to inconstancy and uncertainty of continuance, Psal. 89.35. Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
A. Once in Scripture is taken two ways: 1. As opposed to inconstancy and uncertainty of Continuance, Psalm 89.35. Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
I finde a late Commentator of great worth referring the word once in my text to, appointed, reading the place thus, It is once appointed for men to dye,
I find a late Commentator of great worth referring the word once in my text to, appointed, reading the place thus, It is once appointed for men to die,
and that once shall stand, there shall never be any altering of the Statute, there is no need to make a new law upon the point, God hath once settled it,
and that once shall stand, there shall never be any altering of the Statute, there is no need to make a new law upon the point, God hath once settled it,
ver. 26. of this Chapter, once is opposed to oft: ver. 28. it is said that Christ was once offered; which is interpreted Chap 10 10. where hee speaks of the offering of the bo•y of Jesus Christ once for all.
ver. 26. of this Chapter, once is opposed to oft: ver. 28. it is said that christ was once offered; which is interpreted Chap 10 10. where he speaks of the offering of the bo•y of jesus christ once for all.
both wayes doubts may be started concerning some who did not dye once, concerning others who are said to dye twice. For the former sort, the in••ances of Elijah and Enoch are urged;
both ways doubts may be started Concerning Some who did not die once, Concerning Others who Are said to die twice. For the former sort, the in••ances of Elijah and Enoch Are urged;
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but caught up og••her on a sudden to partake of the glor fie• state, were in just c lvable to •he str•ke of death even whilest mercy ward•d of th• blow.
but caught up og••her on a sudden to partake of the glor fie• state, were in just c lvable to •he str•ke of death even whilst mercy ward•d of th• blow.
Not that wee would be unclothed, but clothed upon, [ if men might have their choice, who had not rather keep on the clothing of his body and have a new suit of glory put upon it than lay it down ] that mortality might be swallowed up of life [ of life eternal,
Not that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, [ if men might have their choice, who had not rather keep on the clothing of his body and have a new suit of glory put upon it than lay it down ] that mortality might be swallowed up of life [ of life Eternal,
Lastly, these persons who were bound to have payd the debt of na•ure, as well as others if God had strictly held them to it, were freed by the special di•pensation his grace for special purposes of his glory.
Lastly, these Persons who were bound to have paid the debt of na•ure, as well as Others if God had strictly held them to it, were freed by the special di•pensation his grace for special Purposes of his glory.
and God as an act of favour taking them up alive to glory, would let the world know how highly hee esteems those that walk with him, fear him, love him and obey him in very sinfull corrupt times, such as were those in which they both lived.
and God as an act of favour taking them up alive to glory, would let the world know how highly he esteems those that walk with him, Fear him, love him and obey him in very sinful corrupt times, such as were those in which they both lived.
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For Enochs translation, God hereby [ in the very non-age of the world and infancy of the Church ] would give the faithfull Patriarchs a document of the resurrection and life eternal.
For Enochs Translation, God hereby [ in the very nonage of the world and infancy of the Church ] would give the faithful Patriarchs a document of the resurrection and life Eternal.
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now as in Abels death they were taught to prepare for sufferings, so in Enochs translation they were taught a lesson of the happinesse of the glorified estate which would make amends for all.
now as in Abel's death they were taught to prepare for sufferings, so in Enochs Translation they were taught a Lesson of the happiness of the glorified estate which would make amends for all.
And you may observe Hebr. 11.4, 5. presently after the Apostles mentioning the death of Abel, hee mentions this translation of Enoch, giving notice in both of the different fruit of holinesse in respect of God and evil men; by men it is persecuted even to death, by God rewarded even to everlasting life.
And you may observe Hebrew 11.4, 5. presently After the Apostles mentioning the death of Abel, he mentions this Translation of Enoch, giving notice in both of the different fruit of holiness in respect of God and evil men; by men it is persecuted even to death, by God rewarded even to everlasting life.
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And the Lord Jesus after hee had spoken unto them (i. e. Apostles) hee was received up into heaven, Mark 16.19. Elisha was an eye-witnesse of Elijahs rapture, hee saw it, saith that text 2 Kings 2.12. And so Acts 8.1.
And the Lord jesus After he had spoken unto them (i. e. Apostles) he was received up into heaven, Mark 16.19. Elisha was an eyewitness of Elijahs rapture, he saw it, Says that text 2 Kings 2.12. And so Acts 8.1.
while they beheld, hee was taken up, &c. For the other so•t of Instances, concerning those that are laid to be twice dead, Epist. Jude ver. 12. I answer the Apostle here speaks of a spiri•ual death, of hypocrites that were dead in th•ir natural condition, a•d dead after profession.
while they beheld, he was taken up, etc. For the other so•t of Instances, Concerning those that Are laid to be twice dead, Epistle U^de ver. 12. I answer the Apostle Here speaks of a spiri•ual death, of Hypocrites that were dead in th•ir natural condition, a•d dead After profession.
dead not only in reality but in appearance, as it followeth, plucked up by the roots, plainly discovered to be such as had no vital influence from Christ.
dead not only in reality but in appearance, as it follows, plucked up by the roots, plainly discovered to be such as had no vital influence from christ.
And for those proper and pertinent instances concerning Lazarus, who had dyed once and then was raised again, John 11.44. and the bodies of oth•r Saints which arose cut of the grave, Mat. 27.52.
And for those proper and pertinent instances Concerning Lazarus, who had died once and then was raised again, John 11.44. and the bodies of oth•r Saints which arose Cut of the grave, Mathew 27.52.
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Though it be otherwise in the ordinary course of providence, yet room must alwaies be left for God to make use of his prerogative when and where and how hee pleases.
Though it be otherwise in the ordinary course of providence, yet room must always be left for God to make use of his prerogative when and where and how he Pleases.
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A. I shall not runne through the various acceptation of the word NONLATINALPHABET in the new Testament, I shall take it as Verbum forense, and so Judgment imports a judiciary scanning and trying of causes and persons,
A. I shall not run through the various acceptation of the word in the new Testament, I shall take it as Verbum forense, and so Judgement imports a judiciary scanning and trying of Causes and Persons,
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In the particular judgment and moment of death, the soul knows what it shall hold to, being sentenced and accordi gly conveyed to a state of happinesse or misery.
In the particular judgement and moment of death, the soul knows what it shall hold to, being sentenced and accordi gly conveyed to a state of happiness or misery.
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At the general judgment and resurrection of the body, soul and body being united shall together partake either of the joyes of heaven or torments of hell.
At the general judgement and resurrection of the body, soul and body being united shall together partake either of the Joys of heaven or torments of hell.
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The Apostle weaves Christ into the discourse [ and I would not leave him out ] making him the other branch of the similitude, So was Christ once offered to b•a• the sins of many, &c. I assume these in order:
The Apostle weaves christ into the discourse [ and I would not leave him out ] making him the other branch of the similitude, So was christ once offered to b•a• the Sins of many, etc. I assume these in order:
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whether wee shall take a short step to our long home, or walk through a long and dark entry of tedious sicknesses and lingring diseases to the black hall of the king of terrours, all these fall under the decree and appointment of God.
whither we shall take a short step to our long home, or walk through a long and dark entry of tedious Sicknesses and lingering diseases to the black hall of the King of terrors, all these fallen under the Decree and appointment of God.
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Inferences from the point are these: 1. Inf. Wee should reckon upon death, the decree of God carries all before it. Job 30.23. I know that thou wilt bring mee death, and to the house appointed for all living.
Inferences from the point Are these: 1. Infant we should reckon upon death, the Decree of God carries all before it. Job 30.23. I know that thou wilt bring me death, and to the house appointed for all living.
Those indeed that by men are appointed to dye, God by the greatness of his power can preserve, Psal. 79.11. and loose, Psal. 102.20. but if God hath appointed one to dye at such a time, all the men up, on earth cannot rescue him.
Those indeed that by men Are appointed to die, God by the greatness of his power can preserve, Psalm 79.11. and lose, Psalm 102.20. but if God hath appointed one to die At such a time, all the men up, on earth cannot rescue him.
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Philip King of Macedon had a young monitor that came every day and saluted him with this antheme of mortality, Philippe mortalis es, Philippe mortalis es.
Philip King of Macedon had a young monitor that Come every day and saluted him with this anthem of mortality, Philip Mortalis es, Philip Mortalis es.
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God keeps reckoning for us, but wee should in a spiritual way be reckoning of them our s lves on this manner, I cannot live alway, I shall not live long. O let mee live well. Job 16.22. When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return;
God keeps reckoning for us, but we should in a spiritual Way be reckoning of them our s lves on this manner, I cannot live always, I shall not live long. O let me live well. Job 16.22. When a few Years Are come, then I shall go the Way whence I shall not return;
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2. Inf. Wee should not be overwhelmed with immoderate sorrow, when wee see •his Statute, Law and Ordinance of heaven executed upon any of our nearest relations, husband, wife, father, mother, childe, brother, friend, &c. all this was set down before-hand in the Kalendar of God his eternal decree.
2. Infant we should not be overwhelmed with immoderate sorrow, when we see •his Statute, Law and Ordinance of heaven executed upon any of our nearest relations, husband, wife, father, mother, child, brother, friend, etc. all this was Set down beforehand in the Calendar of God his Eternal Decree.
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Under affliction wee must be dumb, Psal. 39.9. I was dumb, and opened not my mouth, because thou didst it: but not deaf, Micah 6.9. Hear the rod and who hath appointed.
Under affliction we must be dumb, Psalm 39.9. I was dumb, and opened not my Mouth, Because thou didst it: but not deaf, micah 6.9. Hear the rod and who hath appointed.
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Abraham came to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her, Gen. 23.2. Grace doth not come to destroy nature but to rectifie it. 2. To be insensible of the hand of God in it is sinfull.
Abraham Come to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her, Gen. 23.2. Grace does not come to destroy nature but to rectify it. 2. To be insensible of the hand of God in it is sinful.
It is an heathenish sin to be without natural affection, Rom. 1.31. and it is a charg drawn up against Ephraim, Hos. 7.11. hee is like a silly dove, without heart.
It is an Heathenish since to be without natural affection, Rom. 1.31. and it is a charge drawn up against Ephraim, Hos. 7.11. he is like a silly dove, without heart.
They wept, yet said, The will of the Lord be done, Acts 21.13, 14. 4. Yet sometimes the affections of the best Saints have been too strong for their judgments,
They wept, yet said, The will of the Lord be done, Acts 21.13, 14. 4. Yet sometime the affections of the best Saints have been too strong for their Judgments,
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and he said, I will go down into the grave unto my son, mourning, Gen. 37.33, 35. So though time was when David could bear warr and blood, the fireing of Ziglag, the captivating of his wives,
and he said, I will go down into the grave unto my son, mourning, Gen. 37.33, 35. So though time was when David could bear war and blood, the firing of Ziklag, the captivating of his wives,
Jacob doted too much upon Joseph. David was too fond of Absalom. It is the Apostles rule, that they that have wives [ and it holds as true of children ] be as though they had none, 1 Cor. 7.29. Wee must use perishing things with perishing affections, love them as alwaies about to leave them.
Jacob doted too much upon Joseph. David was too found of Absalom. It is the Apostles Rule, that they that have wives [ and it holds as true of children ] be as though they had none, 1 Cor. 7.29. we must use perishing things with perishing affections, love them as always about to leave them.
If the heart was but weaned, and wee had buried our friends alive [ that is acted over their deaths afore-hand in our own thoughts ] it would be such an amazing astonishing thing to part with them when God calls for them. 6. Having pointed at the cause, I will attempt the cure of this distemper, by laying down a few Considerations that may calm our discontents and quiet our mindes,
If the heart was but weaned, and we had buried our Friends alive [ that is acted over their death's aforehand in our own thoughts ] it would be such an amazing astonishing thing to part with them when God calls for them. 6. Having pointed At the cause, I will attempt the cure of this distemper, by laying down a few Considerations that may Cam our discontents and quiet our minds,
Why dost thou strive against him, for hee giveth not account of any of his matters? Job 33.13, 2. Hee taketh away nothing but what he first gave. 3. When he giveth any thing to us, he doth not relinquish his own right. 4. Is so he may call for his own when hee pleases. 5. Hee takes away nothing but what he will again restore,
Why dost thou strive against him, for he gives not account of any of his matters? Job 33.13, 2. He Takes away nothing but what he First gave. 3. When he gives any thing to us, he does not relinquish his own right. 4. Is so he may call for his own when he Pleases. 5. He Takes away nothing but what he will again restore,
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and that a hundred-fold, if not in kinde, yet in worth, making it up some wayes in something else that is better for thee. 6. God may take any thing away from mee in love but his love. 7. Earthly things are but indifferent things,
and that a hundredfold, if not in kind, yet in worth, making it up Some ways in something Else that is better for thee. 6. God may take any thing away from me in love but his love. 7. Earthly things Are but indifferent things,
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but the Lord liveth, and blessed be my rock, &c. Psal. 89.46.9. These worldly comforts are uncertain, but O my soul thou art interessed in covenant-mercies, that are the sure mercies of David.
but the Lord lives, and blessed be my rock, etc. Psalm 89.46.9. These worldly comforts Are uncertain, but Oh my soul thou art interested in Covenant mercies, that Are the sure Mercies of David.
If in the fulnesse of creature-enloyments wee wax wanton and insolent against God, death brings a voider, and God bids take away those abused comforts, Ezek. 24.21.
If in the fullness of creature-enloyments we wax wanton and insolent against God, death brings a voider, and God bids take away those abused comforts, Ezekiel 24.21.
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Gods appointment must be mans quietus est. God hath set down before hand how many tedious dayes and wearisom nights thou shalt have, ere the bright morning of eternity dawn out upon thee;
God's appointment must be men quietus est. God hath Set down before hand how many tedious days and wearisome nights thou shalt have, ere the bright morning of eternity dawn out upon thee;
Though the time appointed b• long, Dan. 10.4. yet At the time appointed the end shall be, Dan. 8.19. Compare Job 7.1. Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? with Job 14.14. All the dayes of my app•inted time will I wait, till my change come.
Though the time appointed b• long, Dan. 10.4. yet At the time appointed the end shall be, Dan. 8.19. Compare Job 7.1. Is there not an appointed time to man upon earth? with Job 14.14. All the days of my app•inted time will I wait, till my change come.
And withall remember, the weights and plummets of mans restless impatience cannot make the clock of Gods appointed time to strike one minute sooner than hee hath set it.
And withal Remember, the weights and plummets of men restless impatience cannot make the clock of God's appointed time to strike one minute sooner than he hath Set it.
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As the old man in the fable, casting down his burden called for death, but when it appeared in its horrid shape, hee desired it to help him to take up his burden, &c. To wish for death, only to be freed from the troubles and afflictions of life is very sinfull [ which was the infirmity of Elijah, 1 Kings 19.4. and Jonah chapt. 4.8.
As the old man in the fable, casting down his burden called for death, but when it appeared in its horrid shape, he desired it to help him to take up his burden, etc. To wish for death, only to be freed from the Troubles and afflictions of life is very sinful [ which was the infirmity of Elijah, 1 Kings 19.4. and Jonah Chapter. 4.8.
] And absolutely to wish for death, though it be to be with Christ in glory, is not lawfull; [ therefore Paul, when hee was in a streight betwixt two, by submission to the pleasure of God for the time made a fair escape, Philip. 1.22, 23, 24, 25. ] Wee must not live how wee list,
] And absolutely to wish for death, though it be to be with christ in glory, is not lawful; [ Therefore Paul, when he was in a straight betwixt two, by submission to the pleasure of God for the time made a fair escape, Philip. 1.22, 23, 24, 25. ] we must not live how we list,
whether wee live therefore or die, wee are the Lords, Rom. 14.7, 8. If the removal (saith one) of the antient bounds and land-marks which our fathers have set be a sin frequently prohibited,
whither we live Therefore or die, we Are the lords, Rom. 14.7, 8. If the removal (Says one) of the ancient bounds and landmarks which our Father's have Set be a since frequently prohibited,
how heinous a thing is it to attempt a violation of the antient boundary of our dayes fixt by the decree of God himself? All the time you would live beyond, and all the time you would die before that, is of your own appointment.
how heinous a thing is it to attempt a violation of the ancient boundary of our days fixed by the Decree of God himself? All the time you would live beyond, and all the time you would die before that, is of your own appointment.
5. Inf. This consideration that it is appointed [ in the D•cree of God ] to men to die, should make men willing to die [ which is to make a vertue of a necessity ].
5. Infant This consideration that it is appointed [ in the D•cree of God ] to men to die, should make men willing to die [ which is to make a virtue of a necessity ].
why lingerest thou? thou hast served Christ well nigh sixty years, and dost thou now fear death? If Christians will dye as Christ did, let them have that in their eye which Christ had.
why lingerest thou? thou hast served christ well High sixty Years, and dost thou now Fear death? If Christians will die as christ did, let them have that in their eye which christ had.
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Hee dyed in contemplation of the decree of God, was slain and crucified according to the determinate counsel of God, Acts 2.23. Paul saith of himself, 2 Tim. 4.6.
He died in contemplation of the Decree of God, was slave and Crucified according to the determinate counsel of God, Acts 2.23. Paul Says of himself, 2 Tim. 4.6.
I am now ready to be offered up, &c. 6. Inf. This doctrine informs us, that no man can out-live, and every man shall live out God his appointment. For the first branch:
I am now ready to be offered up, etc. 6. Infant This Doctrine informs us, that no man can outlive, and every man shall live out God his appointment. For the First branch:
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looking upon thy body and finding it in good plight [ fish-whole, as sound as a ro•ch ] thou sayst thus to thy self, Death shall not take mee yet, the grave shall spare mee a while longer,
looking upon thy body and finding it in good plighted [ fish-whole, as found as a ro•ch ] thou Sayest thus to thy self, Death shall not take me yet, the grave shall spare me a while longer,
but know thy Covenant with death shall be disanulled, and thy agreement with the grave shall not stand, Isai. 28.18. There was one, Luke 12.19. who promised himself many years, when hee had not dayes to live:
but know thy Covenant with death shall be Disannulled, and thy agreement with the grave shall not stand, Isaiah 28.18. There was one, Lycia 12.19. who promised himself many Years, when he had not days to live:
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Though it be said of some men over-much wicked, they die before their time, Eccl. 7.17. yet is it thus to be understood, They dye 1. before the time they made account of;
Though it be said of Some men overmuch wicked, they die before their time, Ecclesiastes 7.17. yet is it thus to be understood, They die 1. before the time they made account of;
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2. before the time they might have reached unto, in the course of nature; 3. but not before the time God had appointed. Psal. 31.15. My times are in thy hand:
2. before the time they might have reached unto, in the course of nature; 3. but not before the time God had appointed. Psalm 31.15. My times Are in thy hand:
What man is hee that liveth and shall not see death? shall hee deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Psal. 89.48. hence death is called, Josh. 23.14. the way of all the earth, Eccles. 9.5. The living know that they shall die.
What man is he that lives and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Psalm 89.48. hence death is called, Josh. 23.14. the Way of all the earth, Eccles. 9.5. The living know that they shall die.
Hee died: this is mentioned eight times in the fifth of Genesis, and added there to the relation of the long lives of the antient Patriarchs [ when one man was as many men had many ages now ] to shew the unmoveable certainty of that threatning of death against the disobedience of our fi•st parents.
He died: this is mentioned eight times in the fifth of Genesis, and added there to the Relation of the long lives of the ancient Patriarchs [ when one man was as many men had many ages now ] to show the Unmovable certainty of that threatening of death against the disobedience of our fi•st Parents.
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and it is shewn how death seizes upon all sorts, Kings and Counsell rs of the earth, ver. 14. Rich men and Princes that had houses full of gold and silver, ver. 15. Children whether abortives, or perfection of nature, ver. 16. Oppressors and oppressed, prisoners and those that imprison them, small and great, master and servant, ver. 17, 18, 19. The Grave is one of those four things that are never satisfi•d, it saith not it is enough, Prov. 30.16. when it hath had the husband, it gapes for the wife:
and it is shown how death seizes upon all sorts, Kings and Counsel rs of the earth, ver. 14. Rich men and Princes that had houses full of gold and silver, ver. 15. Children whither abortives, or perfection of nature, ver. 16. Oppressors's and oppressed, Prisoners and those that imprison them, small and great, master and servant, ver. 17, 18, 19. The Grave is one of those four things that Are never satisfi•d, it Says not it is enough, Curae 30.16. when it hath had the husband, it gapes for the wife:
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when the childe was dead, hee said, 2 Sam 12.23. Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but hee shall not return to mee ] when it hath had one generation, it gapes for another. [ Eccles. 1.4. One generation passes away and another generation cometh.
when the child was dead, he said, 2 Same 12.23. Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me ] when it hath had one generation, it gapes for Another. [ Eccles. 1.4. One generation passes away and Another generation comes.
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But I come to particulars: Excellencies of the Body [ as beauty and strength ] of the Minde [ as wisedom and knowledg ] Worldly excellencies [ of riches and honour, power and authority ] are no protection against the arrest of death.
But I come to particulars: Excellencies of the Body [ as beauty and strength ] of the Mind [ as Wisdom and knowledge ] Worldly excellencies [ of riches and honour, power and Authority ] Are no protection against the arrest of death.
the grasse withereth, the slower fadeth, &c. Pluck up the flower by the roots, and what then becomes of the goodl ness of it? Man is compared to a flower and a shadow, Job 14.1, 2. and beauty is but the shadow of a shadow,
the grass withereth, the slower fades, etc. Pluck up the flower by the roots, and what then becomes of thee goodl ness of it? Man is compared to a flower and a shadow, Job 14.1, 2. and beauty is but the shadow of a shadow,
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Lucian brings in the skeleton of Narcissus, shewing his bones and bare skull, wondering what was become of his beauty? Let the beauteous Galate•'s, beloved Dinah's, enamouring Bathsheba's of the world, that have so many roses blown and lilies display'd in their youthfull cheeks know, that ere long their lips must kiss the dust, the filth o• the grave shall ascend the very throne of beauty, worms shall crawle between their fair eye-lips,
Lucian brings in the skeleton of Narcissus, showing his bones and bore skull, wondering what was become of his beauty? Let the beauteous Galate•'s, Beloved Dinah's, enamouring Bathsheba's of the world, that have so many roses blown and lilies displayed in their youthful cheeks know, that ere long their lips must kiss the dust, the filth o• the grave shall ascend the very throne of beauty, worms shall crawl between their fair eye-lips,
Wisedom excells folly as farr as light excelleth darkness, yet wise men dye, likewise the fool and the bruitish person, &c. Psal. 49.10. Abraham is dead and the Prophets, J•h. 8.52. For the third:
Wisdom excels folly as Far as Light excels darkness, yet wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person, etc. Psalm 49.10. Abraham is dead and the prophets, J•h. 8.52. For the third:
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if you look on the one side of them, they are Gods; if on the other side, they are Men, and shall dye like men, saith Psal. 82.6, 7. Upon Cyrus his tomb was written this Epitaph, NONLATINALPHABET.
if you look on the one side of them, they Are God's; if on the other side, they Are Men, and shall die like men, Says Psalm 82.6, 7. Upon Cyrus his tomb was written this Epitaph,.
what if their flesh be corrupted? nay their thoughts also perish. I, and your great sword-men too, Alexanders and Caesars, lye down in the slimy valley,
what if their Flesh be corrupted? nay their thoughts also perish. I, and your great swordmen too, Alexanders and Caesars, lie down in the slimy valley,
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and after all their co•q•ests of others, yield themselves up as conque•ed by death, which beares this motto, Nulli cedo: while living they aspired in their desires after great Territories on earth;
and After all their co•q•ests of Others, yield themselves up as conque•ed by death, which bears this motto, None Cedo: while living they aspired in their Desires After great Territories on earth;
Saladine the great Turk provid•d to have no solemnity at his funeral, and ordered that before his co•ps a black cloth should be carried on the top of a spear,
Saladine the great Turk provid•d to have no solemnity At his funeral, and ordered that before his co•ps a black cloth should be carried on the top of a spear,
And let mee add, the grave puts no d fference between Monarchs and Vassals: As Diogenes told Alexander, he could not in the grave distinguish between the bones of King Philip and other m•ns bones.
And let me add, the grave puts no worser fference between Monarchs and Vassals: As Diogenes told Alexander, he could not in the grave distinguish between the bones of King Philip and other m•ns bones.
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Who can see a difference between the ashes of a tall Oak and an humble Shrub? The grave-dust of beautifull Vashti a Queen, will smell no sweeter than that of the blackest Egyptian b•nd woman.
Who can see a difference between the Ashes of a tall Oak and an humble Shrub? The grave-dust of beautiful Vashti a Queen, will smell no Sweeten than that of the Blackest Egyptian b•nd woman.
but it may put him in minde of death? Eglon was slain in his parlour, Saul in the field, Ishbosheth upon his bed, Zen•charib in the Temple, Joab at the very altar.
but it may put him in mind of death? Eglon was slave in his parlour, Saul in the field, Ishbosheth upon his Bed, Zen•charib in the Temple, Joab At the very altar.
I have read of som Ph•losophers that had their graves alway open befo•e •heir gates, that going out and coming in they might consider their latter end.
I have read of Some Ph•losophers that had their graves always open befo•e •heir gates, that going out and coming in they might Consider their latter end.
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Think of death in the midst of your purchases. Abraham bought of the sons of Heth a burying-place for his dead, Gen. 23.14, 15. Think of death in the midst of your pleasures. Joseph of Arimathea built his Sepulchre in a garden, Joh. 19.38, 41. Let mee tell thee, death looks for thee every whe•e, do thou look for it every where.
Think of death in the midst of your purchases. Abraham bought of the Sons of Heth a burying-place for his dead, Gen. 23.14, 15. Think of death in the midst of your pleasures. Joseph of Arimathea built his Sepulchre in a garden, John 19.38, 41. Let me tell thee, death looks for thee every whe•e, do thou look for it every where.
Every step wee take is toward the grave, how carefull should we be that every step we take be in the way to heaven? How safe is it for you to look into the grave before you drop into it? It is said, he that sees the Basil•sk before he be seen of it, avoids the poyson:
Every step we take is towards the grave, how careful should we be that every step we take be in the Way to heaven? How safe is it for you to look into the grave before you drop into it? It is said, he that sees the Basil•sk before he be seen of it, avoids the poison:
and will you not think of following after? Away with such bruitish stupidity amongst men as is in a herd of fatting cattel, where the Butcher cometh to day and fetcheth away one, to morrow and fetcheth away another, &c. and the rest that are left behinde neither misse their fellows nor dread their own desti•y.
and will you not think of following After? Away with such brutish stupidity among men as is in a heard of fatting cattle, where the Butcher comes to day and Fetches away one, to morrow and Fetches away Another, etc. and the rest that Are left behind neither miss their Fellows nor dread their own desti•y.
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Physitians better their knowledg and gain experience, and shall not we mend our lives, by the death of others? Shall the Christian only be unskilfull in his profession, which is to live religiously and dye comfortably? The Sun knows the time of his going down O that the children of men were but as wise!
Physicians better their knowledge and gain experience, and shall not we mend our lives, by the death of Others? Shall the Christian only be unskilful in his profession, which is to live religiously and die comfortably? The Sun knows the time of his going down Oh that the children of men were but as wise!
Th•• we must dye, is a thing generally known and granted by all, but 〈 ◊ 〉 live as those that veril• believe they must dye once and may dye speedily, is a thing that most •re altogether strangers unto,
Th•• we must die, is a thing generally known and granted by all, but 〈 ◊ 〉 live as those that veril• believe they must die once and may die speedily, is a thing that most •re altogether Strangers unto,
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As the Heathen man said, He would be C•oesus while he lived, but Socrates when hee dyed: so saith the wicked man with Balaam, Let me dye the death of the righteous;
As the Heathen man said, He would be C•oesus while he lived, but Socrates when he died: so Says the wicked man with balaam, Let me die the death of the righteous;
If you expect happiness, as an host should give you good entertainment when you come to your journies end, you must take holiness for your companion while you are in the way.
If you expect happiness, as an host should give you good entertainment when you come to your journeys end, you must take holiness for your Companion while you Are in the Way.
though by the mouth of a worm ] repent of your sins, believe on Christ, that your sins being pardoned, your persons justified, you may live in Gods sea•,
though by the Mouth of a worm ] Repent of your Sins, believe on christ, that your Sins being pardoned, your Persons justified, you may live in God's sea•,
1. Judgment, I mean the particular judgment [ the general I shall touch upon in the next point ] which is an instating of the soul immediately after death in a condition of weal or wo.
1. Judgement, I mean the particular judgement [ the general I shall touch upon in the next point ] which is an instating of the soul immediately After death in a condition of weal or woe.
Man being arrested by death for a debt of nature, is laid up in the grave, from which common prison there is no bail or main-prise, yet may we hereafter sue out an Habeas corpus, which the Judg of all the world will not deny us at the general Assize, that we may make our corporal appearance, at which time there is to be a Gaol-delivery of all deaths prisoners.
Man being arrested by death for a debt of nature, is laid up in the grave, from which Common prison there is no bail or mainprise, yet may we hereafter sue out an Habeas corpus, which the Judge of all the world will not deny us At the general Assize, that we may make our corporal appearance, At which time there is to be a Gaol delivery of all death's Prisoners.
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But the substantial proofs of it must be fetched out of the scriptures of old and new Testament. Esay 26.19. Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise:
But the substantial proofs of it must be fetched out of the Scriptures of old and new Testament. Isaiah 26.19. Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise:
for God is the God of Abraham, and it is not the soul only, but the conjunction of the body and soul together that makes up the person There are types of it in the blossoming of Aarons dry rod,
for God is the God of Abraham, and it is not the soul only, but the conjunction of the body and soul together that makes up the person There Are types of it in the blossoming of Aaron's dry rod,
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That almighty power of God which made the Whale after its swallowing of Jonah to cast him upon dry land again, shall one day make the grave (this great eater and devourer of our bodies) to disgorge and vomit them up again.
That almighty power of God which made the Whale After its swallowing of Jonah to cast him upon dry land again, shall one day make the grave (this great eater and devourer of our bodies) to disgorge and vomit them up again.
The earth shall cast up her dead, Esay 26.19. God will say to the sea, Give up , and to the earth Restore, and all the creatures in the world that have swallowed mans flesh, shall finde they have eaten morsells of too strong and hard a digestion for their weak stomacks.
The earth shall cast up her dead, Isaiah 26.19. God will say to the sea, Give up, and to the earth Restore, and all the creatures in the world that have swallowed men Flesh, shall find they have eaten morsels of too strong and hard a digestion for their weak stomachs.
If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ep••sus, what advantageth it mee if the dead rise not? Let us eat and drink for to morrow wee dye, 1 Cori••h. 15 32. Christ is risen, therefore we shall rise;
If After the manner of men I have fought with beasts At Ep••sus, what advantageth it me if the dead rise not? Let us eat and drink for to morrow we die, 1 Cori••h. 15 32. christ is risen, Therefore we shall rise;
There are instances of such as have been restored t• l••, and raised out of the grave [ as the S〈 … 〉s ch•ld•, the Rulers daughter, Lazarus &c. ] and that which ha•h been may be;
There Are instances of such as have been restored t• l••, and raised out of the grave [ as the S〈 … 〉s ch•ld•, the Rulers daughter, Lazarus etc. ] and that which ha•h been may be;
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The Resurrection of the body is called a mystery, 1 Cor. 15.51, 52. and it is one of those flowers in the garland of our Creed, properly an Article of Faith, and therefore no wonder though reason do so much b•g•le at it.
The Resurrection of the body is called a mystery, 1 Cor. 15.51, 52. and it is one of those flowers in the garland of our Creed, properly an Article of Faith, and Therefore no wonder though reason do so much b•g•le At it.
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The Philosophers dream'd of a transformation of bodies [ into new shapes ] and a transmigration of souls [ into new bodies ] but the resurrection of the body [ to be united to the same soul again after a long separation ] was a point they understood not,
The Philosophers dreamed of a transformation of bodies [ into new shapes ] and a transmigration of Souls [ into new bodies ] but the resurrection of the body [ to be united to the same soul again After a long separation ] was a point they understood not,
The Funeral solemnities of the Jews about the de•d in their imbal nings [ Gen. 50.26. ] and washings [ Acts 9.37. ] shewed they expected a resurrection, which is called the hope of the twelve tribes, Acts 26.7, 8. The very same body that dies, shall rise again.
The Funeral solemnities of the jews about the de•d in their imbal nings [ Gen. 50.26. ] and washings [ Acts 9.37. ] showed they expected a resurrection, which is called the hope of the twelve tribes, Acts 26.7, 8. The very same body that die, shall rise again.
Tho•gh the •ame body for substance shall be raised, yet there shall be an alteration of in r•g••d of these qualities: 1. Immortal•ty, 2. Incorruptibility, 3. Spirituality, 4. Pow r, 5. Glory.
Tho•gh the •ame body for substance shall be raised, yet there shall be an alteration of in r•g••d of these qualities: 1. Immortal•ty, 2. Incorruptibility, 3. Spirituality, 4. Pow r, 5. Glory.
You have an enum•ration of all these, 1 C•r. 15.43, 44.53. A clock grown rusty is t•ken asunde• and d•••o•••d wheel fr m wheel, pin from, in, not to b• lost but re••sh•d•:
You have an enum•ration of all these, 1 C•r. 15.43, 44.53. A clock grown rusty is t•ken asunde• and d•••o•••d wheel fr m wheel, pin from, in, not to b• lost but re••sh•d•:
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In Scr p•u•e we g•t t••• •l•mp•es of the be•u•y of a glorifie• body: 1. in Moses's ••c, Exod. 34.35. which •one so that it d•zled the p oples eyes to behold it. 2. In St•p••en 's cou•tenance, Acts 6.15. which was as •f hee had been •he c•untenance of an Angel. 3. In Christs •an figura•ion, Ma. 17.2. when his fac• d•• shine as the sun.
In Scr p•u•e we g•t t••• •l•mp•es of the be•u•y of a glorifie• body: 1. in Moses's ••c, Exod 34.35. which •one so that it d•zled the p oples eyes to behold it. 2. In St•p••en is cou•tenance, Acts 6.15. which was as •f he had been •he c•untenance of an Angel. 3. In Christ •an figura•ion, Ma. 17.2. when his fac• d•• shine as the sun.
H•s •o•y •s th• st•ndard •o which ours shall be conform•d, Phil. 3.21. who shall change our vile body, that it may b• fashioned like unto h•s glorious body.
H•s •o•y •s th• st•ndard •o which ours shall be conform•d, Philip 3.21. who shall change our vile body, that it may b• fashioned like unto h•s glorious body.
Christ shall raise th• bodies of the s•ints as an Head [ Coloss. 1.18. ] of the wick•d only as a Judg• [ J•hn 5.25 27. ] In the resurrection there sha•l be an or er kept [ 1 Cor. 15 23. ] and the saints sh•ll rise first [ 1 Th•ss. 4.16.
christ shall raise th• bodies of the s•ints as an Head [ Coloss. 1.18. ] of the wick•d only as a Judg• [ J•hn 5.25 27. ] In the resurrection there sha•l be an or er kept [ 1 Cor. 15 23. ] and the Saints sh•ll rise First [ 1 Th•ss. 4.16.
Justice hath prepared eternal torments for all ungodly ones in hell. A word of each. For the former, see 2 Co•. 5.1. For [ this is argumentative and brought in as a sweet support under bitter suffering mentioned in the fore-going chapter.
justice hath prepared Eternal torments for all ungodly ones in hell. A word of each. For the former, see 2 Co•. 5.1. For [ this is argumentative and brought in as a sweet support under bitter suffering mentioned in the foregoing chapter.
] Wee [ this glorious priviledg belonged not to Paul alone, but to other sa nts with him ] know [ not only conjecturally but certainly ] that if our earthly house of this tabernacle was dissolved [ death is but the dissolution of the parts whereof man is composed,
] we [ this glorious privilege belonged not to Paul alone, but to other sa nts with him ] know [ not only conjecturally but Certainly ] that if our earthly house of this tabernacle was dissolved [ death is but the dissolution of the parts whereof man is composed,
It is the earthly house of this tabernacle, which was a moveable house pitched into the ground, fastened with a few cords and pins easily removed ] Wee have a building of God [ so celestial glory is represented in Scripture under t•e notion of a city whose builder is God, Hebr. 11. All that rich worldlings can say when they die is this, We know when this house of our body is taken down, we have a stately tomb or s•pulchre framed by the skill of a cunning artificer;
It is the earthly house of this tabernacle, which was a movable house pitched into the ground, fastened with a few cords and pins Easily removed ] we have a building of God [ so celestial glory is represented in Scripture under t•e notion of a City whose builder is God, Hebrew 11. All that rich worldlings can say when they die is this, We know when this house of our body is taken down, we have a stately tomb or s•pulchre framed by the skill of a cunning Artificer;
all which is but terrestrial glory, and amounts but to the building of man. ] An house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens [ mark the opposition,
all which is but terrestrial glory, and amounts but to the building of man. ] an house not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens [ mark the opposition,
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Not made with hands, so differing from those houses that are set up by carpenters and masons, which are mans handy-work, in framing of which they make use of their hands:
Not made with hands, so differing from those houses that Are Set up by Carpenters and masons, which Are men handiwork, in framing of which they make use of their hands:
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] For the latter, see Mat. 25 41. Then [ the when to this then you have ver. 31. when the son of man shall come in his glory and all the holy Angels with him,
] For the latter, see Mathew 25 41. Then [ the when to this then you have for. 31. when the son of man shall come in his glory and all the holy Angels with him,
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hence you read of the sen•ence of his mouth what he shall say ] to them on his left hand [ ungodly men now give every base lust the right hand of Jesus Christ,
hence you read of the sen•ence of his Mouth what he shall say ] to them on his left hand [ ungodly men now give every base lust the right hand of jesus christ,
as the right hand at which the godly are set, ver. 33. is a place of dignity ] d part from mee [ the wicked now say to Christ, depart from us, Mark 5.17. and then will Christ return their own words upon them, depart from me:
as the right hand At which the godly Are Set, ver. 33. is a place of dignity ] worser part from me [ the wicked now say to christ, depart from us, Mark 5.17. and then will christ return their own words upon them, depart from me:
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Oh but bless us before we go, No, d•part ] Yee cursed [ and whither are these cursed ones sent? the next words tell you ] into everlasting fire [ so the wrath of God and pains of the damned are set out by fire,
O but bless us before we go, No, d•part ] Ye cursed [ and whither Are these cursed ones sent? the next words tell you ] into everlasting fire [ so the wrath of God and pains of the damned Are Set out by fire,
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as well as easeless and remediless. Hence you read of unquenchable fire, Ma•. 3.12. the vengeance of eternal fire, Epist. Jude v. 7. these shall be punished with everlasting perdition, 2 Thess. 1.9. these shall go into everlasting punishment, Mat. 25.46.
as well as easeless and remediless. Hence you read of unquenchable fire, Ma•. 3.12. the vengeance of Eternal fire, Epistle U^de v. 7. these shall be punished with everlasting perdition, 2 Thess 1.9. these shall go into everlasting punishment, Mathew 25.46.
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This present world shall have an end, the covenant of day and night shall be changed, the stars shall finish their course, summer and winter shall have an end,
This present world shall have an end, the Covenant of day and night shall be changed, the Stars shall finish their course, summer and winter shall have an end,
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yet being committed against God an infinite majesty, they are infinitely heinous, and why may not the punishment then be infinitely lasting? 2. The sins of the wicked are infinite in intentione peccantis, in regard of their inward d•sposition of minde:
yet being committed against God an infinite majesty, they Are infinitely heinous, and why may not the punishment then be infinitely lasting? 2. The Sins of the wicked Are infinite in intention Sinners, in regard of their inward d•sposition of mind:
If they should live etern•lly, they would with full purpose of heart set themselves to sin against God eternally. 3. Upon the damned reprobates there ever remains guilt,
If they should live etern•lly, they would with full purpose of heart Set themselves to since against God eternally. 3. Upon the damned Reprobates there ever remains guilt,
and therefore it is not against justice they should ever suffer punishment. 4. Some add, not only doth there remain upon them the guilt of all their sinnes committed on earth,
and Therefore it is not against Justice they should ever suffer punishment. 4. some add, not only does there remain upon them the guilt of all their Sins committed on earth,
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N• man that comes there comes forth till he hath paid the uttermost farthing, and not satisfying to the uttermost, he must be tormented to the uttermost, which is the undergoing of an infinity of torments.
N• man that comes there comes forth till he hath paid the uttermost farthing, and not satisfying to the uttermost, he must be tormented to the uttermost, which is the undergoing of an infinity of torments.
Oh the bottomless Ocean of sweetness in the word ever, when it is joyned with being with the Lord! it is (saith one) like the faggot bond that bindes all the scattered parcels of heavens blessedness together,
O the bottomless Ocean of sweetness in the word ever, when it is joined with being with the Lord! it is (Says one) like the faggot bound that binds all the scattered parcels of heavens blessedness together,
Eternity amazes me to speak of it, and it may astonish you to hear of it, especially you wretched sinners, the smoke of whose torment with fire and brimstone shall ascend for evermore.
Eternity amazes me to speak of it, and it may astonish you to hear of it, especially you wretched Sinners, the smoke of whose torment with fire and brimstone shall ascend for evermore.
and I will care for no man, and what then? why then conscience is brought in wispering on this manner, Ah couldst thou say, I will goe to heaven, I will be saved, I will be happy hereafter;
and I will care for no man, and what then? why then conscience is brought in whispering on this manner, Ah Couldst thou say, I will go to heaven, I will be saved, I will be happy hereafter;
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this was something, but thou must dye, thou must come to judgment, and must h•ld up thy hand at the tribunal of that just God that will render to every one according to his doings. 2. Not to suffer your selves to be wedged down to the present things of this life,
this was something, but thou must die, thou must come to judgement, and must h•ld up thy hand At the tribunal of that just God that will render to every one according to his doings. 2. Not to suffer your selves to be wedged down to the present things of this life,
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but to look beyond life to death, beyond death to judgment, beyond the particular to the general judgment, and so to Eternity. Look beyond life to death, Eccles. 11, 8. If a man live many years and rejoice in them all,
but to look beyond life to death, beyond death to judgement, beyond the particular to the general judgement, and so to Eternity. Look beyond life to death, Eccles. 11, 8. If a man live many Years and rejoice in them all,
Take thy fill of thy lusts, but remember thereby thou wilt damn thy soul. Look beyond the particular to the general judgment, Rom. 14.10. Wee shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
Take thy fill of thy Lustiest, but Remember thereby thou wilt damn thy soul. Look beyond the particular to the general judgement, Rom. 14.10. we shall all stand before the judgement seat of christ.
Your bodies are mortal [ like a Venice-glasse goodly beautifu•l , and f•ail, brittle, soon broken ] but your souls are immortal [ and must triumph eternally in the joies of heaven,
Your bodies Are Mortal [ like a Venice-glass goodly beautifu•l, and f•ail, brittle, soon broken ] but your Souls Are immortal [ and must triumph eternally in the Joys of heaven,
or fire eternally in the flames of hell ] therefore labour for the true treasure of grace, that you may have somewhat in you immortal b•sides your souls.
or fire eternally in the flames of hell ] Therefore labour for the true treasure of grace, that you may have somewhat in you immortal b•sides your Souls.
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Oh s•ek after such excellen• spiritual good things as may stand you in stead when soul and body shall part at the moment of death, and when s•ul and body shall meet again at the time of the resurrection mutually to partake of an everlasting condition.
O s•ek After such excellen• spiritual good things as may stand you in stead when soul and body shall part At the moment of death, and when s•ul and body shall meet again At the time of the resurrection mutually to partake of an everlasting condition.
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But they that will be rich fall into a snare, &c. 1 Tim. 6, 7, 9. Earthly things forsake men [ a• Absalom his mule that went from under him ] in the time of extremity,
But they that will be rich fallen into a snare, etc. 1 Tim. 6, 7, 9. Earthly things forsake men [ a• Absalom his mule that went from under him ] in the time of extremity,
I have sometime met with a story of a man that had a suit, and when his Cause was to be heard, he applyed himself to three friends to see what they would do for him:
I have sometime met with a story of a man that had a suit, and when his Cause was to be herd, he applied himself to three Friends to see what they would do for him:
These three are a mans riches, his friend, and his graces: His riches will help him •o comfortable accommodations while they stay with him, but they may take wings and fly away from him before he dye.
These three Are a men riches, his friend, and his graces: His riches will help him •o comfortable accommodations while they stay with him, but they may take wings and fly away from him before he die.
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Life is fading, but there is somewhat better than this life which is lasting, 1 Tim. 6.18, 19. — That they do good, that they be rich in good works, laying up in store for themselvs a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. Esay 51.8.
Life is fading, but there is somewhat better than this life which is lasting, 1 Tim. 6.18, 19. — That they do good, that they be rich in good works, laying up in store for themselves a good Foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on Eternal life. Isaiah 51.8.
but my righteousness shall be for ever, &c. 2. Ʋse of Comfo•t to the godly. There is somewhat after death that make• it a blessed thing to you. R•vel. 14.13.
but my righteousness shall be for ever, etc. 2. Ʋse of Comfo•t to the godly. There is somewhat After death that make• it a blessed thing to you. R•vel. 14.13.
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Since no man can see the face of God and live, why should not you be willing to die, that you may see the face of God? O Believers this is you• priv l•dg;
Since no man can see the face of God and live, why should not you be willing to die, that you may see the face of God? O Believers this is you• Privy l•dg;
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His body cannot be so soon in the grave, but his soul w ll be as soon in hell. Revel. 6.8. Behold a pale horse, and his nam• that sat on him, was death, and hell followed with him.
His body cannot be so soon in the grave, but his soul w ll be as soon in hell. Revel. 6.8. Behold a pale horse, and his nam• that sat on him, was death, and hell followed with him.
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and therefore I shall confine my self to these three things: 1. To give dem•nstrations that th•re shall be a d•y of judgment, 2. prove the doctrine, 3. apply it. Of these very briefly.
and Therefore I shall confine my self to these three things: 1. To give dem•nstrations that th•re shall be a d•y of judgement, 2. prove the Doctrine, 3. apply it. Of these very briefly.
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1. The inwaard tribunal erected in mens private consciences, sheweth there is a supreme power to which they must be accountable [ •s petty Sessions fore-tell the great Assizee ].
1. The inwaard tribunal erected in men's private Consciences, shows there is a supreme power to which they must be accountable [ •s Petty Sessions foretell the great Assizee ].
th•n the n xt thing wee hear of is, the day when God shall judg the secrets of men, &c. 2. Since there are so many unrighteous proceedings of men in their courts of Judica ure, the justice of God r•quires that they should app a• at a higher barr, where things being called over again all shall be set right and streigh•.
th•n the n xt thing we hear of is, the day when God shall judge the secrets of men, etc. 2. Since there Are so many unrighteous proceedings of men in their Courts of Judica ure, the Justice of God r•quires that they should App a• At a higher bar, where things being called over again all shall be Set right and streigh•.
yet shall one day give up •ts dead to the judgment of God ]. For the second: con ult Eccles. 11.3. If the tree fall toward the South, or toward the North in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
yet shall one day give up •ts dead to the judgement of God ]. For the second: con ult Eccles. 11.3. If the tree fallen towards the South, or towards the North in the place where the tree falls, there it shall be.
least when death comes eternal death lay hold upon you. The harvest is the end of the world, Mat. 13.39. And Gal. 6.7. Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap.
lest when death comes Eternal death lay hold upon you. The harvest is the end of the world, Mathew 13.39. And Gal. 6.7. Whatsoever a man Soweth that shall he also reap.
if he get a soul now, he gains it for ever. 2. The excellency of a good conscience and walking before God with an upright and perfect heart, such a one need not be afraid in health to think of sickness, in life to think of death, in death to think of judgment,
if he get a soul now, he gains it for ever. 2. The excellency of a good conscience and walking before God with an upright and perfect heart, such a one need not be afraid in health to think of sickness, in life to think of death, in death to think of judgement,
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See how the point rises pag. 9. For my method in handling it, I will give you 1. Meditations of Christ, 2. of the death of Christ, 3. of Christ as Judg of the world, 4. Apply it. Three Meditations of Christ.
See how the point rises page. 9. For my method in handling it, I will give you 1. Meditations of christ, 2. of the death of christ, 3. of christ as Judge of the world, 4. Apply it. Three Meditations of christ.
1. Christ hath delivered the Saints from the power of the grave and f•om the dominion of death. Hos. 13.14. I will ransom them from the power of the grave:
1. christ hath Delivered the Saints from the power of the grave and f•om the dominion of death. Hos. 13.14. I will ransom them from the power of the grave:
And the Apostle with a little variation app•ies this to Jesus Christ, 1 Cor. 15.55.57. Death is not the same thing to the godly and the wicked, Psal 49.14, 15. Like sheep they are laid in the grave, death shall feed on them, &c. but God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave.
And the Apostle with a little variation app•ies this to jesus christ, 1 Cor. 15.55.57. Death is not the same thing to the godly and the wicked, Psalm 49.14, 15. Like sheep they Are laid in the grave, death shall feed on them, etc. but God will Redeem my soul from the power of the grave.
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Death the King of terrors [ Job 18.14 ] is so far• subdued by Jesus Christ the King of saints [ Revel. 15.3. ] that though it may touch it shall never hurt any of his servants.
Death the King of terrors [ Job 18.14 ] is so far• subdued by jesus christ the King of Saints [ Revel. 15.3. ] that though it may touch it shall never hurt any of his Servants.
and be so farr f•om doing them an injury, that it shall do them a courtesie. Christians complain not so much of the death of the body as of the body of death, corruption which they carry abou• with them;
and be so Far f•om doing them an injury, that it shall do them a courtesy. Christians complain not so much of the death of the body as of the body of death, corruption which they carry abou• with them;
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now I may say to all such at the day of death as Moses •o the Israeli•es conce•ning •he Egyptians, The enemies [ your lusts ] whom you see t day you shall see them again no more for ever.
now I may say to all such At the day of death as Moses •o the Israeli•es conce•ning •he egyptians, The enemies [ your Lustiest ] whom you see tO day you shall see them again no more for ever.
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now in both these regards, death is put into your joynture or th• charter of your p•iviledges by Christ, 1 Cor. 3.22, 23. All things are yours, &c life and death for ye are Christs.
now in both these regards, death is put into your jointure or th• charter of your p•iviledges by christ, 1 Cor. 3.22, 23. All things Are yours, etc. life and death for you Are Christ.
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But how is death yours? did you not hear in the second doctrine, that in a sense death is every mans? but it is yours [ O Christians ] in a peculiar manner as subservient to your happiness.
But how is death yours? did you not hear in the second Doctrine, that in a sense death is every men? but it is yours [ O Christians ] in a peculiar manner as subservient to your happiness.
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If there was no dissolution, how could you come to be with Christ in glory? A d again, the Leprosie of sin hath so eaten the walls of the house, that it will nev•r wholely be gotten out, till the house it self [ I mean of this earthly tabernacle ] be plucked down, as it is exactly shadowed out Levit. 14.43, 44, 45. But Rom. 6.7. Hee that is dead is freed from sin.
If there was no dissolution, how could you come to be with christ in glory? A worser again, the Leprosy of since hath so eaten the walls of the house, that it will nev•r wholly be got out, till the house it self [ I mean of this earthly tabernacle ] be plucked down, as it is exactly shadowed out Levit. 14.43, 44, 45. But Rom. 6.7. He that is dead is freed from since.
3. Upon Ch•ist are founded all a Christians hopes for glory and everlasting life [ no argument being sound in heaven any further than it proves men to be in Christ ] Christ in you the hope of glory, Col. 1.27. If in this life only we had hope in Christ, we were of all men most miserable, 1 Cor. 15.19.
3. Upon Ch•ist Are founded all a Christians hope's for glory and everlasting life [ no argument being found in heaven any further than it Proves men to be in christ ] christ in you the hope of glory, Col. 1.27. If in this life only we had hope in christ, we were of all men most miserable, 1 Cor. 15.19.
But now we are of all men most happy, for the righteous hath hope in his death, Prov. 14.32. What hope, but that of Eternal life which is the gift of God through Jesus Christ? Rom. 6.23. Christ hath delivered his, from the second death, Rev. 20.6.
But now we Are of all men most happy, for the righteous hath hope in his death, Curae 14.32. What hope, but that of Eternal life which is the gift of God through jesus christ? Rom. 6.23. christ hath Delivered his, from the second death, Rev. 20.6.
Hence it is said, Our Saviour Jesus Christ hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel, 2 Tim. 1.10. Christ saith, Rev. 1.18. I have the keies of hell and of death.
Hence it is said, Our Saviour jesus christ hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to Light through the Gospel, 2 Tim. 1.10. christ Says, Rev. 1.18. I have the keys of hell and of death.
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What need we fear death and hell when Christ our redeemer hath the keyes of both? And how comfortable is it to think that Christ also hath the keies of the kingdom of heaven Mat. 16.19. to open to whom he will? The space between heaven and earth is wondrous great [ the comparison is used to set forth the sublimity of God his thoughts above mans, Esay 55.9. ] many hundred thousand miles as Astronomers say, yet is there one ladder by which we may climb up, Jesus Christ, who is the true Jacobs Ladder [ Gen. 28.12. John 1.51. ] the bottom of which toucheth earth in his humanity, the top reacheth heaven in his divinity. The first Adam th ew us down, the second Adam helps us up again;
What need we Fear death and hell when christ our redeemer hath the keys of both? And how comfortable is it to think that christ also hath the keys of the Kingdom of heaven Mathew 16.19. to open to whom he will? The Molle between heaven and earth is wondrous great [ the comparison is used to Set forth the sublimity of God his thoughts above men, Isaiah 55.9. ] many hundred thousand miles as Astronomers say, yet is there one ladder by which we may climb up, jesus christ, who is the true Jacobs Ladder [ Gen. 28.12. John 1.51. ] the bottom of which touches earth in his humanity, the top reaches heaven in his divinity. The First Adam that ew us down, the second Adam helps us up again;
yet both souls and bodies are united unto him. Hence they are said to sle•p in Jesus, 1 Thess. 4.24. to be d•ad in Chr st, 1 Thess. 4 16. and their souls to be under the Altar, Rev l. 6.9. Christ is the Sacrifice, the Priest, and the Altar.
yet both Souls and bodies Are united unto him. Hence they Are said to sle•p in jesus, 1 Thess 4.24. to be d•ad in Christ Saint, 1 Thess 4 16. and their Souls to be under the Altar, Rev l. 6.9. christ is the Sacrifice, the Priest, and the Altar.
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Look upon it in the red glasse of Christs blood, and you may see it changing its visage, altering its complexion, putting off its deformity and putting on beauty;
Look upon it in the read glass of Christ blood, and you may see it changing its visage, altering its complexion, putting off its deformity and putting on beauty;
And exercise Lordship over death too, Rom. 6 9. Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more, death hath no more dominion over him, nor over us who have an interest in him.
And exercise Lordship over death too, Rom. 6 9. christ being raised from the dead Dieth no more, death hath no more dominion over him, nor over us who have an Interest in him.
So long as death stung mortal men dead in sin [ which is said to be the sting of death, 1 Cor. 5.56. ] it self was in no dang•r, but going to sting Christ [ who is the resurrection of the life, John 11.25. ] it lost both sting and strength and is become a dr•ne.
So long as death stung Mortal men dead in sin [ which is said to be the sting of death, 1 Cor. 5.56. ] it self was in no dang•r, but going to sting christ [ who is the resurrection of the life, John 11.25. ] it lost both sting and strength and is become a dr•ne.
Hence he is said in scripture to be a propitiation for sin, to bear our sins in his own body on the tree, to be our peace, to make our peace through the blood of the Crosse: the places are known.
Hence he is said in scripture to be a propitiation for since, to bear our Sins in his own body on the tree, to be our peace, to make our peace through the blood of the Cross: the places Are known.
I will name one that takes in all, and that is the promise of heaven, Heb. 9.15. He is the Mediatour of the New Testament, that by means of death, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal Inheritance.
I will name one that Takes in all, and that is the promise of heaven, Hebrew 9.15. He is the Mediator of the New Testament, that by means of death, they which Are called might receive the promise of Eternal Inheritance.
so the satisfaction of Christ in his death is the strength of all the promises in the Gospel. 3. To put the devil out of office, who is the accuser of the brethren,
so the satisfaction of christ in his death is the strength of all the promises in the Gospel. 3. To put the Devil out of office, who is the accuser of the brothers,
now if a Judg set a prisoner free, what hath an under-officer to do with him? That blood of Christ which satisfies God his justice, may answer all the quarrels of Satan,
now if a Judge Set a prisoner free, what hath an under-officer to do with him? That blood of christ which Satisfies God his Justice, may answer all the quarrels of Satan,
but Christ by his death hath taken away this power [ paying the debt and cancelling the bond ] so that Satan is now not an accuser but a slanderer. It is very observable how Old Testament Saints did decline and deprecate death, saith David Psal. 39.13. O spare me a little, that I may rec•ver strength before I go hence and be no more.
but christ by his death hath taken away this power [ paying the debt and cancelling the bound ] so that Satan is now not an accuser but a slanderer. It is very observable how Old Testament Saints did decline and deprecate death, Says David Psalm 39.13. Oh spare me a little, that I may rec•ver strength before I go hence and be no more.
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Whereas on the other side New Testament Saints welcom their departure and wish for their dissolution. Saith Simeon Luke 2.29. Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, &c. Saith Paul Philip. 1. ver. 23. — having a desire to depart and to be with Christ.
Whereas on the other side New Testament Saints welcome their departure and wish for their dissolution. Says Simeon Lycia 2.29. Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, etc. Says Paul Philip. 1. ver. 23. — having a desire to depart and to be with christ.
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The faithfull before the coming of Christ had not so manifest and clear a light concerning the future resurrection, concerning the joyes of heaven, concerning the happiness of the everlasting state, concerning the pardon of sin, the freeness of grace,
The faithful before the coming of christ had not so manifest and clear a Light Concerning the future resurrection, Concerning the Joys of heaven, Concerning the happiness of the everlasting state, Concerning the pardon of since, the freeness of grace,
I do not say that the faithfull before the coming of Christ were ignorant of these things, but that their knowledg in these things was not so clear and full as the knowledg of the faithfull after the coming of Christ;
I do not say that the faithful before the coming of christ were ignorant of these things, but that their knowledge in these things was not so clear and full as the knowledge of the faithful After the coming of christ;
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hence their hearts did more recoil upon them, their servile fears more prevailed, and they could not throw themselvs with such confidence into the jaws of such a devourer as death.
hence their hearts did more recoil upon them, their servile fears more prevailed, and they could not throw themselves with such confidence into the Jaws of such a devourer as death.
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1. There are many sweet relations in which Christ standeth to the saints that is a comfort; our friend, our brother, our husband, our head shall be our Judg,
1. There Are many sweet relations in which christ Stands to the Saints that is a Comfort; our friend, our brother, our husband, our head shall be our Judge,
and his heart so constant, that no glory or advancement of his shall make the least alteration of any respect or office of love which such relations call for at his hand.
and his heart so constant, that no glory or advancement of his shall make the least alteration of any respect or office of love which such relations call for At his hand.
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when we think of beholding him to be the great Judg of the world, who hath took on him our flesh, who hath given us his spirit, upon whom we fixt our expectation of happiness,
when we think of beholding him to be the great Judge of the world, who hath took on him our Flesh, who hath given us his Spirit, upon whom we fixed our expectation of happiness,
2. Christ the Judg will take the saints as joint-assessours with him in he work of judgment, that is an honour, Matth. 19. v. 28. — When the son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
2. christ the Judge will take the Saints as joint-assessours with him in he work of judgement, that is an honour, Matthew 19. v. 28. — When the son of man shall fit in the throne of his glory, you also shall fit upon twelve thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
And it is sa•d he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them th t believ• 2 Thess. 1.10. This is part of the revenue of glory tha shall c•me to him by you in that day, not a sentence shall pass wit•out your votes.
And it is sa•d he shall come to be glorified in his Saints, and to be admired in all them that tO believ• 2 Thess 1.10. This is part of the revenue of glory tha shall c•me to him by you in that day, not a sentence shall pass wit•out your votes.
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And is not this a thing to be admired, that a company of poor contemptible saints [ that formerly were vilified and scorned ] should when Christ appears appear with him in glory? Col. 3.4.
And is not this a thing to be admired, that a company of poor contemptible Saints [ that formerly were vilified and scorned ] should when christ appears appear with him in glory? Col. 3.4.
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And not only so, but be advanced to such heigth of glory and dignity as to be admitted into an honorable ass•ssourship with the Lord Christ, in sitting with him upon the Bench and about the throne of Jud ca•ure,
And not only so, but be advanced to such heighth of glory and dignity as to be admitted into an honourable ass•ssourship with the Lord christ, in sitting with him upon the Bench and about the throne of Jud ca•ure,
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and having all th ir enemies stand before them to be justly judged by them whom here they judged unjustly? And which is yet more, they shall in that judgment appear with Christ trampling not only upon the pride and malice of men out devils al o, consenting to and approving the sentence which Chr•st shall pass on evil men and evil angels. 1 Cor. 6.2, 3. Do ye not know that the saints shall judg the world: Know ye not that we shall judg angels?
and having all that ir enemies stand before them to be justly judged by them whom Here they judged unjustly? And which is yet more, they shall in that judgement appear with christ trampling not only upon the pride and malice of men out Devils all oh, consenting to and approving the sentence which Chr•st shall pass on evil men and evil Angels. 1 Cor. 6.2, 3. Do you not know that the Saints shall judge the world: Know you not that we shall judge Angels?
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3. Though a sentence of absolution shall be passed up•n the saints, yet Christ will not pass• on them a sentence of condemnation, that is their safety. I know it is doubted by some,
3. Though a sentence of absolution shall be passed up•n the Saints, yet christ will not pass• on them a sentence of condemnation, that is their safety. I know it is doubted by Some,
whether at the last day the sin of the saints shall come into the judgment of discussion and discovery, but if the r sins be brought forth, they sh ll b• br•ught forth but as a cancelled bond, a•d that they themselvs shall escape the judgment of condemnation, is clear, Joh. 5.24. He that believeth shall not come into con•emnation:
whither At the last day the since of the Saints shall come into the judgement of discussion and discovery, but if the r Sins be brought forth, they sh ll b• br•ught forth but as a canceled bound, a•d that they themselves shall escape the judgement of condemnation, is clear, John 5.24. He that Believeth shall not come into con•emnation:
Death gripes them and stings them to the very soul, carries them away us Gods executioner, seizes on them as a merciless officer, takes them by the throat as that cruel servant in the Gospel.
Death gripes them and stings them to the very soul, carries them away us God's executioner, seizes on them as a merciless officer, Takes them by the throat as that cruel servant in the Gospel.
Lewis the Eleventh charged those about him that they should not name that terrible word death. But you must hear of it, I and there is a dr•adfull clause in the statute of dying [ as my text tells you ] after thi• the judgment, and there is no armour of proof will keep the arrow from the quick,
Lewis the Eleventh charged those about him that they should not name that terrible word death. But you must hear of it, I and there is a dr•adfull clause in the statute of dying [ as my text tells you ] After thi• the judgement, and there is no armour of proof will keep the arrow from the quick,
and sli•ht and contemn that Jesus who alone can save you from your sins, in stead of disa ming death and judgment, you put a sword into their hand and arm them both against you.
and sli•ht and contemn that jesus who alone can save you from your Sins, in stead of disa ming death and judgement, you put a sword into their hand and arm them both against you.
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'Tis storied of a Christian King of Hungary, who being on a time marve l us sad and heavy, his brother that was a resolute Courtier would needs know what he a led, O brother (saith he) I have been a great sinner against God,
It's storied of a Christian King of Hungary, who being on a time marve l us sad and heavy, his brother that was a resolute Courtier would needs know what he a led, Oh brother (Says he) I have been a great sinner against God,
The King replies nothing for the present, but the custome of the Countrey was, that if the Executioner of Justice came and sounded a trumpet before any mans door, he was presently to be led to execution.
The King replies nothing for the present, but the custom of the Country was, that if the Executioner of justice Come and sounded a trumpet before any men door, he was presently to be led to execution.
and is the sight of my Executioner so dreadfull to thee, and shall not I so great a sinner fear to be brought to judgment before Jesus Christ? If your consciences tell you that you are sinners and not saints, no friends but enemies to Jesus Christ, I must tell you J. Christ is an enemy to you,
and is the sighed of my Executioner so dreadful to thee, and shall not I so great a sinner Fear to be brought to judgement before jesus christ? If your Consciences tell you that you Are Sinners and not Saints, no Friends but enemies to jesus christ, I must tell you J. christ is an enemy to you,
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1. To thankfulness, blessing God above all for Jesus Christ. He is called the gift of God, John. 4.10. and shall we not say as 2 Cor. 9.15. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift? Presently after Paul had said, Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief, his heart was full, hee could not hold, hee must have a vent, hee adds his doxology, Now unto the King eternal be glory, &c. 1 Tim. 1.15, 17. Judah [ out of which tribe it is evident our Lord sprang, saith the Apostle Hebr. 7.14. ] signifies confession, praise, celebration, implying [ as some have observed ] that God is principally to be praised for Christ, who being the only begotten Son of God was the choisest love-token that ever was bestowed upod the sons of men.
1. To thankfulness, blessing God above all for jesus christ. He is called the gift of God, John. 4.10. and shall we not say as 2 Cor. 9.15. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift? Presently After Paul had said, christ jesus Come into the world to save Sinners, of whom I am chief, his heart was full, he could not hold, he must have a vent, he adds his doxology, Now unto the King Eternal be glory, etc. 1 Tim. 1.15, 17. Judah [ out of which tribe it is evident our Lord sprang, Says the Apostle Hebrew 7.14. ] signifies Confessi, praise, celebration, implying [ as Some have observed ] that God is principally to be praised for christ, who being the only begotten Son of God was the Choicest love-token that ever was bestowed upod the Sons of men.
When the floods of vengeanc• are rising, Christ is out Ark, 1 Pet. 3.20, 21. when the avenger of blood is pursuing, Christ is our City of refuge, Hebr. 6.18, 19.20. when the Angel is destroying, Christ is our Passeover, 1 Cor. 5.7. A leaf plucked from the tree of Life is the only plaister for a bleeding soul.
When the floods of vengeanc• Are rising, christ is out Ark, 1 Pet. 3.20, 21. when the avenger of blood is pursuing, christ is our city of refuge, Hebrew 6.18, 19.20. when the Angel is destroying, christ is our Passover, 1 Cor. 5.7. A leaf plucked from the tree of Life is the only plaster for a bleeding soul.
and there it must sit and sing, Bless the Lord O my soul, and all that is within mee, &c. In and through Christ all losses are recompensed, all wants supplyed, all curses removed, crosses sanctified, promises accomplished, sins pardoned, corruptions subdued, the grave sweetned, death destroyed, life merited, Satan conquered, hell shut up, heaven opened, in a word, all blessings procured.
and there it must fit and sing, Bless the Lord Oh my soul, and all that is within me, etc. In and through christ all losses Are recompensed, all Wants supplied, all curses removed, Crosses sanctified, promises accomplished, Sins pardoned, corruptions subdued, the grave sweetened, death destroyed, life merited, Satan conquered, hell shut up, heaven opened, in a word, all blessings procured.
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Where should a Christian dine but in the grave of Christ? where should he sup but in the wounds of Christ? where should he lodg at night but in the arms of Christ? what work hath he to do all day but to walk with & exalt his crucifi'd Lord? for the father will be glorified in the son, Joh. 14.13.
Where should a Christian dine but in the grave of christ? where should he sup but in the wounds of christ? where should he lodge At night but in the arms of christ? what work hath he to do all day but to walk with & exalt his Crucified Lord? for the father will be glorified in the son, John 14.13.
Marvel not that I presse you to make room for Christ in your meditations, since hereby the comfort of your life will be much sweetned, the bitterness of death allayed,
Marvel not that I press you to make room for christ in your meditations, since hereby the Comfort of your life will be much sweetened, the bitterness of death allayed,
and the evil of death wholely removed. For Christ is your wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, redemption, 1 Cor. 1.30. your peace, Eph. 2.14. your strength, P•il. 4.13. your hope, 1 Tim. 1.1. your delight, Cant. 2.3. your riches, Eph. 3.8. your honour, 1 Pet. 2.7 : your glory, Luke 2.32. your life, Col. 3.4. natural life, Joh. 1.3.4. All things were made by him, in him was life and the was the light of men: Spiritual life, Joh. 5.21. The Son quickeneth whom he will.
and the evil of death wholly removed. For christ is your Wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, redemption, 1 Cor. 1.30. your peace, Ephesians 2.14. your strength, P•il. 4.13. your hope, 1 Tim. 1.1. your delight, Cant 2.3. your riches, Ephesians 3.8. your honour, 1 Pet. 2.7: your glory, Lycia 2.32. your life, Col. 3.4. natural life, John 1.3.4. All things were made by him, in him was life and the was the Light of men: Spiritual life, John 5.21. The Son Quickeneth whom he will.
In a word, your All, Col. 3.11. Christ All and in All. So all in all to the Church, that the Church is call•d Christ, 1 Cor. 12.12. As the body is one and hath many members, &c. so also is Christ .
In a word, your All, Col. 3.11. christ All and in All. So all in all to the Church, that the Church is call•d christ, 1 Cor. 12.12. As the body is one and hath many members, etc. so also is christ.
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Remember, all your comfort in life and all your hope in death depends upon Christ, •s the vesse•s of a house hang upon a nail fastened in a sure place.
remember, all your Comfort in life and all your hope in death depends upon christ, •s the vesse•s of a house hang upon a nail fastened in a sure place.
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and deny Christ in his Kingly office, while they give the Pope a power to make laws to binde the consciences of people & set him up as universal Bishop & head of the Church.
and deny christ in his Kingly office, while they give the Pope a power to make laws to bind the Consciences of people & Set him up as universal Bishop & head of the Church.
for the doctrine of faith contained in the Gospel that holds forth to you the incarnation, l•fe, death, resurrection, ascension, intercession, whole work of the r•demption of Jesus Christ.
for the Doctrine of faith contained in the Gospel that holds forth to you the incarnation, l•fe, death, resurrection, Ascension, Intercession, Whole work of the r•demption of jesus christ.
3. Ʋse of consolation to all believers, to whom to live is Christ, and to die is gain, Phil. 1.21. To such death is not so much a punishment as an emolument, not so much a loss as an advantage, a postern to let out temporal a fore-door to let in everlasting life, the grave not not a prison but a b d Esay 57.2. and the time of the last judgment a time of refreshing, Acts 3.19.
3. Ʋse of consolation to all believers, to whom to live is christ, and to die is gain, Philip 1.21. To such death is not so much a punishment as an emolument, not so much a loss as an advantage, a postern to let out temporal a Foredoor to let in everlasting life, the grave not not a prison but a b worser Isaiah 57.2. and the time of the last judgement a time of refreshing, Acts 3.19.
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The day of a Christians death may be called his marriage-day with Jesus Christ, his ascension-day to glory, his coronation-day, the birth day of eternity.
The day of a Christians death may be called his Marriage day with jesus christ, his Ascension day to glory, his Coronation day, the birth day of eternity.
And i• Sc ipture it ss called a sleep Acts 7 60. a sleep in I•sus, 1 Thess. 4.14. a gathering to our fathers, 2 Kings 22.20. a change, J•b 14. ver. 14. a departure, 2 Tim. 3.6. The nature of death to you is altered, and therefore the name of it is changed.
And i• Sc ipture it ss called a sleep Acts 7 60. a sleep in I•sus, 1 Thess 4.14. a gathering to our Father's, 2 Kings 22.20. a change, J•b 14. ver. 14. a departure, 2 Tim. 3.6. The nature of death to you is altered, and Therefore the name of it is changed.
So when death claps •n arrest upon a christian at first he startleth and strugleth [ as a man at fi•st putting his feet in•o cold water shrinks ] but when he r•collects his though•s and conside•s that death is sent as a mess•ng•r fr•m Jesus Christ to bring him to Jesus Christ, then he embraces it,
So when death claps •n arrest upon a christian At First he startleth and struggleth [ as a man At fi•st putting his feet in•o cold water shrinks ] but when he r•collects his though•s and conside•s that death is sent as a mess•ng•r fr•m jesus christ to bring him to jesus christ, then he embraces it,
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and his soul go•th as readily as ever Rebeccah did with Abrahams servant to meet Isaac. Though heathens (•s mythologists observe) made death (the d•ughter of the night) a goddess, yet they gave her no divine honour,
and his soul go•th as readily as ever Rebecca did with Abrahams servant to meet Isaac. Though Heathens (•s mythologists observe) made death (the d•ughter of the night) a goddess, yet they gave her no divine honour,
The Thracians were wont when a childe was born to weep or lament, considering the miseries it was to undergo: but when one died there was mirth and joy, considering the miseries hee was freed from.
The Thracians were wont when a child was born to weep or lament, considering the misery's it was to undergo: but when one died there was mirth and joy, considering the misery's he was freed from.
The Emperours of Constantinople had a Mason came to them on their coronation day, with choice of tombstones, and these verses in his mouth, Elige ab his saxis ex quo (invictissime Caesar) Ipse tibi tumulum me fabricare velis.
The emperors of Constantinople had a Mason Come to them on their coronation day, with choice of tombstones, and these Verses in his Mouth, Elige ab his saxis ex quo (invictissime Caesar) Ipse tibi tumulum me fabricare velis.
H•e that looks into the Hebrew text, may see that the word for weep hath one letter less than ordinary, quia luctus ejus fuit moderatus, so Buxtorf. to signifie hee exceeded not in his sorrow.
H•e that looks into the Hebrew text, may see that the word for weep hath one Letter less than ordinary, quia Luctus His fuit moderatus, so Buxtorf. to signify he exceeded not in his sorrow.
The Romans taking their leave of the dead, used this form of words; Vale, vale, nos te ordine quos natura permiserit sequemur. Hence the word Exequiae. And the custom amongst us of following the herse has the like significancy in ie.
The Roman taking their leave of the dead, used this from of words; Vale, vale, nos te Order quos Nature permiserit sequemur. Hence the word Exequiae. And the custom among us of following the hearse has the like significancy in ie.
There is this distich in our English chronicle of the famous Rosamund, Hìc jacet in numbâ r•sa mundi n•n rosae mun•a, Non redol•t sed ole• quae redolere solet.
There is this distich in our English chronicle of the famous Rosamund, Hìc jacet in numbâ r•sa mundi n•n Rosae mun•a, Non redol•t sed ole• Quae redolere Solent.
The summe of Epicurean doctrine is this, Ludo, bibas, comedas, post mortem nulla voluptas. Nemo tam carnaliter vivit, quàm qui negat resurrectionem carnis. To shew that hee arose not as a private but publick person, hee arose with a multitude, Mat. 27.52, 53.
The sum of Epicurean Doctrine is this, Ludo, bibas, comedas, post mortem nulla voluptas. Nemo tam carnaliter vivit, quàm qui negate resurrectionem carnis. To show that he arose not as a private but public person, he arose with a multitude, Mathew 27.52, 53.
In the word depart there is the punishment of losse, in the word fire the punishment of sense, and everlasting makes it insupportable, burning hotter than the fire.
In the word depart there is the punishment of loss, in the word fire the punishment of sense, and everlasting makes it insupportable, burning hotter than the fire.
