A voyce from heaven, speaking good words and comfortable words, concerning saints departed. Which words are opened in a sermon preached at South-weal in Essex, 6. September, 1658. At the funeral of that worthy and eminent minister of the Gospel, Mr. Thomas Goodwin. Late pastor there. Hereunto is annexed a relation of many things observable in his life and death. By G.B. preacher of the word at Shenfield in Essex.
That they depend upon the foregoing words, and that the voyce from heaven in the Text was uttered by the same Angel is the Judgement of a good expositor.
That they depend upon the foregoing words, and that the voice from heaven in the Text was uttered by the same Angel is the Judgement of a good expositor.
This Sermon, as it may fitly be called, begins from verse the 9th. and we may observe three things concerning it. 1. The Preacher. 2. The Matter. 3. The Method.
This Sermon, as it may fitly be called, begins from verse the 9th. and we may observe three things Concerning it. 1. The Preacher. 2. The Matter. 3. The Method.
The doctrinal part of this Angels Sermon lies in verses, 9, 10, 11. Where the position is this, that most dreadful plagues do attend Antichrist and his adherents:
The doctrinal part of this Angels Sermon lies in Verses, 9, 10, 11. Where the position is this, that most dreadful plagues do attend Antichrist and his adherents:
This position is illustrated by shewing, 1. The Extremity. 2. The Eternity of their misery. 1. The extremity, vers, 16. Drink of the wine of the wrath of God.
This position is illustrated by showing, 1. The Extremity. 2. The Eternity of their misery. 1. The extremity, vers, 16. Drink of the wine of the wrath of God.
and there staied with Flagons, Cant. 2.5. The sweet preparative for that collation, which Saints shall have in heaven, where shall eat and drink at Christs Table in Christs Kingdom, Luc. 22.30.
and there stayed with Flagons, Cant 2.5. The sweet preparative for that collation, which Saints shall have in heaven, where shall eat and drink At Christ Table in Christ Kingdom, Luke 22.30.
'Tis added here without mixture, not allayed with one drop of mercy, Jam. 2.13. There is indeed fire and brimstone put into it and mixed with it, but there is little comfort in this addition, it makes the Cup more dreadful:
It's added Here without mixture, not allayed with one drop of mercy, Jam. 2.13. There is indeed fire and brimstone put into it and mixed with it, but there is little Comfort in this addition, it makes the Cup more dreadful:
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1. By way of Information, shewing that Gods end in these judgements (next to the taking vengeance on the wicked) is to try the patience of Saints, vers. 12. To try I say the constancy of their obedience,
1. By Way of Information, showing that God's end in these Judgments (next to the taking vengeance on the wicked) is to try the patience of Saints, vers. 12. To try I say the constancy of their Obedience,
Answ. Yes it doth, because when ever the wicked are made to drink the Cup of wrath, they will be furious, outragious and exceeding mad (as the expression was before) which rage will vent it self in bloody persecuting the Saints,
Answer Yes it does, Because when ever the wicked Are made to drink the Cup of wrath, they will be furious, outrageous and exceeding mad (as the expression was before) which rage will vent it self in bloody persecuting the Saints,
Answ. That be far from the Lord, and therefore if we mark what follows, we shall be able to discern between the righteous and the wicked, him that serveth God,
Answer That be Far from the Lord, and Therefore if we mark what follows, we shall be able to discern between the righteous and the wicked, him that serves God,
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Secondly, by way of consolation he sheweth there is no cause why believers should be dismayed at the troubles, which may betide them in this present life:
Secondly, by Way of consolation he shows there is no cause why believers should be dismayed At the Troubles, which may betide them in this present life:
First, that which goes before is a voyce from heaven saying Write. Though every passage in this Angels Sermon need be attended to, yet this especially:
First, that which Goes before is a voice from heaven saying Write. Though every passage in this Angels Sermon need be attended to, yet this especially:
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Divines observe, that the word behold in the beginning of a sentence, and Selah in the end of a sentence, do shew, that those are remarkable sentences:
Divines observe, that the word behold in the beginning of a sentence, and Selac in the end of a sentence, do show, that those Are remarkable sentences:
Secondly, That which follows after is the Spirits sanction, yea saith the Spirit, and as if the bare testimony of the Spirit were not enough to carry the matter, there are two reasons annexed.
Secondly, That which follows After is the Spirits sanction, yea Says the Spirit, and as if the bore testimony of the Spirit were not enough to carry the matter, there Are two Reasons annexed.
First is, when death comes, they rest from their labours. The wicked have all their comfort here, Luc. 16. Son, remember thou hast had thy good things;
First is, when death comes, they rest from their labours. The wicked have all their Comfort Here, Luke 16. Son, Remember thou hast had thy good things;
had it been Samuel indeed, he might well say, why hast thou disquieted me? 1 Sam. 28.15. The Godly in this life have labours in common with others (sufficient to every ones day is the evill thereof) but besides, they have troubles, which the wicked feel not, Satans winnowings, buffetings, a law in their members warring against the law of their mind:
had it been Samuel indeed, he might well say, why hast thou disquieted me? 1 Sam. 28.15. The Godly in this life have labours in Common with Others (sufficient to every ones day is the evil thereof) but beside, they have Troubles, which the wicked feel not, Satan winnowings, buffetings, a law in their members warring against the law of their mind:
their good works do follow through free grace in glorious rewards: they shall be rewarded according to their works, though not for their works; and thus they follow.
their good works do follow through free grace in glorious rewards: they shall be rewarded according to their works, though not for their works; and thus they follow.
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Having thus opened the words, I might draw from them many useful observations, but because the time will not allow the handling of them, I shall not so much as name them;
Having thus opened the words, I might draw from them many useful observations, but Because the time will not allow the handling of them, I shall not so much as name them;
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There be three things needful to be explained, 1. Who may be said to die in the Lord, 2. What the blessednesse is, which they who die in the Lord shall have. 3. The time, when they shall have it. I.
There be three things needful to be explained, 1. Who may be said to die in the Lord, 2. What the blessedness is, which they who die in the Lord shall have. 3. The time, when they shall have it. I.
First therefore, some widen the Phrase too much, as if it did comprehend and take in all those, who having lived professors of the true God and true Religion, die holding this profession.
First Therefore, Some widen the Phrase too much, as if it did comprehend and take in all those, who having lived professors of the true God and true Religion, die holding this profession.
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These make every formal profession, though abstracted from the power of godliness, enough to carry a person to Heaven, making the Gate wide, which Christ saith, Matthew 7. is narrow. Let Men professe the true Religion, that is, be Christians, not Jews, Turks, at least be Protestants, not Papists;
These make every formal profession, though abstracted from the power of godliness, enough to carry a person to Heaven, making the Gate wide, which christ Says, Matthew 7. is narrow. Let Men profess the true Religion, that is, be Christians, not jews, Turks, At least be Protestants, not Papists;
and who almost would not trade for Heaven, if it may be purchased at so easie a rate? 'Tis a Matchiavilian axiome, that to seem religious is profitable, but to be religious is troublesom;
and who almost would not trade for Heaven, if it may be purchased At so easy a rate? It's a Matchiavilian axiom, that to seem religious is profitable, but to be religious is troublesome;
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Now if that be enough to make one religious, which was laid down before, I pray what great trouble is it? hear a few Sermons, mumble over a few prayers;
Now if that be enough to make one religious, which was laid down before, I pray what great trouble is it? hear a few Sermons, mumble over a few Prayers;
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then surely every formal, slight serving of God, will not serve the turn, nor suffice to arrive to that blessednesse promised in the Text, to such as die in the Lord.
then surely every formal, slight serving of God, will not serve the turn, nor suffice to arrive to that blessedness promised in the Text, to such as die in the Lord.
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Secondly, Some on the other extreme, narrow the sense of this Phrase too much, limiting and restraining it to those onely who die Martyrs, sealing the truth with their blood.
Secondly, some on the other extreme, narrow the sense of this Phrase too much, limiting and restraining it to those only who die Martyrs, sealing the truth with their blood.
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But to conclude this, we may say, in some sense, all that dye in the Lord die for the Lord, viz. as the Psalmist, For thy sake are we killed all the day long, that is, we are lyable to troubles and persecutions, more or less all Saints meet with them,
But to conclude this, we may say, in Some sense, all that die in the Lord die for the Lord, viz. as the Psalmist, For thy sake Are we killed all the day long, that is, we Are liable to Troubles and persecutions, more or less all Saints meet with them,
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Thirdly, If we would know who they be, which are said to die in the Lord, we must mark the phrase and manner of expression, which is very frequent and obvious in Scripture, viz. Some persons are said to be in the Lord, in Christ, when others are said again, not to be in Christ;
Thirdly, If we would know who they be, which Are said to die in the Lord, we must mark the phrase and manner of expression, which is very frequent and obvious in Scripture, viz. some Persons Are said to be in the Lord, in christ, when Others Are said again, not to be in christ;
The Scripture, I say, speaks often, that some are in Christ (who is the Christians Lord, according to those expressions, the Lords day, the Lords table,) See Rom. 16.7.
The Scripture, I say, speaks often, that Some Are in christ (who is the Christians Lord, according to those expressions, the lords day, the lords table,) See Rom. 16.7.
it is so real, that the Scripture speaks as if the beleever had a subsistence in the Deity, Heb. 3.14. We are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our Confidence;
it is so real, that the Scripture speaks as if the believer had a subsistence in the Deity, Hebrew 3.14. We Are made partakers of christ, if we hold the beginning of our Confidence;
The word which is translated Confidence, signifies Subsistence. This and some other Scripture-expressions have made some speak a great deal too high, saying, beleevers are deified, and some in our dayes blasphemously, saying, beleevers are God-ded in God, and Christed in Christ. I do acknowledge it is a most transcendent priviledge for a poor sinful creature to be united to the eternal Son of God,
The word which is translated Confidence, signifies Subsistence. This and Some other Scriptural expressions have made Some speak a great deal too high, saying, believers Are deified, and Some in our days blasphemously, saying, believers Are God-ded in God, and Christed in christ. I do acknowledge it is a most transcendent privilege for a poor sinful creature to be united to the Eternal Son of God,
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Well, so it is undeniably, beleevers are in Christ, united to Christ, yea all Beleevers; this union is essential to a beleevers being, it is that which constitutes a beleever;
Well, so it is undeniably, believers Are in christ, united to christ, yea all Believers; this Union is essential to a believers being, it is that which constitutes a believer;
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Who shall separate? so we may say, what shall separate? for the Apostles induction is of things, as well as of persons: surely if any thing could do it,
Who shall separate? so we may say, what shall separate? for the Apostles induction is of things, as well as of Persons: surely if any thing could do it,
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then Death is the likliest, but Death cannot, Verse 38. Death separates a Man and his estate, a Man and his relations, (bury my dead out of my sight,) yea, Death breaks the union of Soul and Body,
then Death is the likliest, but Death cannot, Verse 38. Death separates a Man and his estate, a Man and his relations, (bury my dead out of my sighed,) yea, Death breaks the Union of Soul and Body,
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but for all this, they are in Christ, though they sleep, it is in Jesus; thus we read of the dead in Christ, 1 Thes. 4.16. Such as were in Christ when they dyed, and those Saints, Heb. 11.13. Dyed in Faith, which is all one with the phrase now before us, for by Faith we are united to Christ.
but for all this, they Are in christ, though they sleep, it is in jesus; thus we read of the dead in christ, 1 Thebes 4.16. Such as were in christ when they died, and those Saints, Hebrew 11.13. Died in Faith, which is all one with the phrase now before us, for by Faith we Are united to christ.
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Life is of his giving, and Death is of his sending: our undoings are the Lords doings. Psalm 46.8. See what desolations the Lord hath wrought, whether national or personal, in the earth, or in the house and family, it is the Lord, he singles out particular persons:
Life is of his giving, and Death is of his sending: our undoings Are the lords doings. Psalm 46.8. See what desolations the Lord hath wrought, whither national or personal, in the earth, or in the house and family, it is the Lord, he singles out particular Persons:
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3. Whiles under his hand, to lye breathing out thy last breath sweetly to his glory, to lye blessing God, to lye calling upon others to love God and to get into Christ;
3. While under his hand, to lie breathing out thy last breath sweetly to his glory, to lie blessing God, to lie calling upon Others to love God and to get into christ;
4. To give glory to God in a firm belief, that the promise of eternal life and salvation shall now be made good to them, expecting blessedness immediately upon the dissolution;
4. To give glory to God in a firm belief, that the promise of Eternal life and salvation shall now be made good to them, expecting blessedness immediately upon the dissolution;
yea to look beyond the grave and mouldring dust, unto the resurrection of the body, being assured that it shall rise a glorious body, death being but the pulling down of a smoaky Cottage, that it may be built a stately Palace:
yea to look beyond the grave and mouldering dust, unto the resurrection of the body, being assured that it shall rise a glorious body, death being but the pulling down of a smoky Cottage, that it may be built a stately Palace:
as the Southsayers said upon the burning of the Capitol by lightning, the Gods did suffer it to be, that it might be built better, and more gloriously.
as the Soothsayers said upon the burning of the Capitol by lightning, the God's did suffer it to be, that it might be built better, and more gloriously.
for these actings may be suspended, either 1. Through our inadvertency, not considering what duty is incumbent upon us to glorifie God in dying. 2. Through violence of diseases, depriving or at least dulling and stupifying the memory, understanding & reason, which are necessarily required to these actings. 3. By some fit of desertion, whereby we come to doubt of our evidences, which alone can make us cheerfully to submit, Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, now,
for these actings may be suspended, either 1. Through our inadvertency, not considering what duty is incumbent upon us to Glorify God in dying. 2. Through violence of diseases, depriving or At least dulling and stupefying the memory, understanding & reason, which Are necessarily required to these actings. 3. By Some fit of desertion, whereby we come to doubt of our evidences, which alone can make us cheerfully to submit, Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, now,
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This is an hard thing, if not impossible to do, the Scripture speaks of it as that which is inexpressible, unutterable. See 2 Cor. 12.4. Paul rapt up into heaven heard words unspeakable, which it is not possible for a man to utter:
This is an hard thing, if not impossible to do, the Scripture speaks of it as that which is inexpressible, unutterable. See 2 Cor. 12.4. Paul rapt up into heaven herd words unspeakable, which it is not possible for a man to utter:
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Much hath been spoken and written concerning it, doubtless to the great chearing of the hearts of Saints, insomuch that some have been ravished with the newes of it, that they have in a kind of impatiency been weary of life,
Much hath been spoken and written Concerning it, doubtless to the great cheering of the hearts of Saints, insomuch that Some have been ravished with the news of it, that they have in a kind of impatiency been weary of life,
yet I believe, that when a Saint comes to heaven, he will say in the words of the Queen of Sheba, It was a true report that I heard upon earth of heavens glory,
yet I believe, that when a Saint comes to heaven, he will say in the words of the Queen of Sheba, It was a true report that I herd upon earth of heavens glory,
and besides, much is said of it in the Scripture to the unspeakable consolation of believers, making them bear up and be of good chear under present evils, whereof this life is full,
and beside, much is said of it in the Scripture to the unspeakable consolation of believers, making them bear up and be of good cheer under present evils, whereof this life is full,
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The Israelites rejoyced but to see some clusters from Canaan, and it may refresh our hearts whilest we behold some parts or pieces of this glory laid down before us:
The Israelites rejoiced but to see Some clusters from Canaan, and it may refresh our hearts whilst we behold Some parts or Pieces of this glory laid down before us:
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Death will put us in possession of the heavenly Canaan, then it shall be said to Saints, as to Abraham, Genesis 13.17. Arise, walk through the Land in the length and breadth of it.
Death will put us in possession of the heavenly Canaan, then it shall be said to Saints, as to Abraham, Genesis 13.17. Arise, walk through the Land in the length and breadth of it.
Beleevers shall be blessed when they die, but wherein doth this blessednesse consists? I Answer to the making up of blessednesse, it is required, 1. That it be full, 2. That it be lasting.
Believers shall be blessed when they die, but wherein does this blessedness consists? I Answer to the making up of blessedness, it is required, 1. That it be full, 2. That it be lasting.
This weed took rooting in paradise, but it was the earthly Paradise and not the heavenly, whereof Christ speaks, Luke 23.43. and whereof St. Paul, speaks, 2 Cor. 12.4. The best of Saints carry sin about with them:
This weed took rooting in paradise, but it was the earthly Paradise and not the heavenly, whereof christ speaks, Lycia 23.43. and whereof Saint Paul, speaks, 2 Cor. 12.4. The best of Saints carry since about with them:
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one need not tell them so, they know it to the great grief of their heart, it being that which often fetcheth water from their eyes, and blood from their Souls;
one need not tell them so, they know it to the great grief of their heart, it being that which often Fetches water from their eyes, and blood from their Souls;
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and in this respect they are like to the tribe of Manasse, half in the Land of Canaan, & half on the other side Jordan. But death will convey them into the heavenly Canaan, and the Jordan of sin shall be quite dryed up;
and in this respect they Are like to the tribe of Manasseh, half in the Land of Canaan, & half on the other side Jordan. But death will convey them into the heavenly Canaan, and the Jordan of since shall be quite dried up;
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but in Heaven they shall be nullified, there shall not be an hoof left behind. Here they are cast down, there they shall be cast out. The Lord Jesus will say to sin, that foul Spirit, as Mark 9.25. Come out and enter no more.
but in Heaven they shall be nullified, there shall not be an hoof left behind. Here they Are cast down, there they shall be cast out. The Lord jesus will say to since, that foul Spirit, as Mark 9.25. Come out and enter no more.
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or rather permission, Add, what can the World do to them who are gon out of the World? Before they were not of the World, now they are not in the World; The World here as the Ivy, twisting about the tree sucks the heart out;
or rather permission, Add, what can the World do to them who Are gone out of the World? Before they were not of the World, now they Are not in the World; The World Here as the Ivy, twisting about the tree sucks the heart out;
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There is no device in the grave, no trading, no tilling, no shops, no farms or cattel, we shall be as the Angels, who are not combred with these things, There as Rev. 12.1.
There is no device in the grave, no trading, no tilling, no shops, no farms or cattle, we shall be as the Angels, who Are not cumbered with these things, There as Rev. 12.1.
This is that Tower whether the righteous shall run and be safe, or set aloft out of the reach of danger, Prov. 18.10. There the inhabitants shall not say, I am sick, sorrow and sighing shall fly away;
This is that Tower whither the righteous shall run and be safe, or Set aloft out of the reach of danger, Curae 18.10. There the inhabitants shall not say, I am sick, sorrow and sighing shall fly away;
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All evil shall be banished many thousand thousand miles from the lines of Saints communication. I shall shut up this part with that comfortable Scripture, 1 Thes. 1.10. Jesus delivers from the wrath to come.
All evil shall be banished many thousand thousand miles from the lines of Saints communication. I shall shut up this part with that comfortable Scripture, 1 Thebes 1.10. jesus delivers from the wrath to come.
If saved from wrath, then from those evils which are the effects of wrath, and where there is no sin to stir up wrath, there can be no evil, which is the consequence of wrath; and thus we have the Saints blessednesse negatively, but now,
If saved from wrath, then from those evils which Are the effects of wrath, and where there is no since to stir up wrath, there can be no evil, which is the consequence of wrath; and thus we have the Saints blessedness negatively, but now,
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2. Positively and affirmitively, to make up blessednesse, there must be the presence of all good, which brancheth it self into two parts, 1. The perfection of grace and holiness, 2. The fulness of bliss and happiness.
2. Positively and affirmitively, to make up blessedness, there must be the presence of all good, which branches it self into two parts, 1. The perfection of grace and holiness, 2. The fullness of bliss and happiness.
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There the Apostle saith dwelleth righteousnesse, there is its Mansion-house and in comparison thereof, here upon earth it is but as in an Inn, or a sojourner.
There the Apostle Says dwells righteousness, there is its Mansion-house and in comparison thereof, Here upon earth it is but as in an Inn, or a sojourner.
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and as Adam was driven out of Paradise, and the corrupt Nations beaten out of Canaan, and the Man without his wedding garment cast out of the mariage chamber;
and as Adam was driven out of Paradise, and the corrupt nations beaten out of Canaan, and the Man without his wedding garment cast out of the marriage chamber;
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and as the Morning light is by the noon-day. See 1 John 3.2. shall be like God, this is in the perfecting of holiness, which is called our being made like God;
and as the Morning Light is by the noonday. See 1 John 3.2. shall be like God, this is in the perfecting of holiness, which is called our being made like God;
Now in Heaven there shall be a perfect restoring of this image. The expression is full, 1 Cor. 15.49. We shall bear the image of the heavenly, but it may be Queried, when shall this be? the answer is in the following verse, it shall be in the Kingdom of God.
Now in Heaven there shall be a perfect restoring of this image. The expression is full, 1 Cor. 15.49. We shall bear the image of the heavenly, but it may be Queried, when shall this be? the answer is in the following verse, it shall be in the Kingdom of God.
While we remain in this flesh we cannot bear this image, and yet it is true again that Beleevers even in this life do bear this Image, the difficulty is easily resolved, here we have the truth, there the perfection of holinesse, the Scripture speaks of true holiness,
While we remain in this Flesh we cannot bear this image, and yet it is true again that Believers even in this life do bear this Image, the difficulty is Easily resolved, Here we have the truth, there the perfection of holiness, the Scripture speaks of true holiness,
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And surely so great will this change be, when a Beleever shall be made perfect, that he will seem to be changed into another Man, as was said of Saul, he would even wonder at himself to see how he differs from himself, what he now is, being a comprehender,
And surely so great will this change be, when a Believer shall be made perfect, that he will seem to be changed into Another Man, as was said of Saul, he would even wonder At himself to see how he differs from himself, what he now is, being a comprehender,
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in whom is nothing that is called sin, no appearance of evil, no defect, no blemish (as is said of Absalon) from the sole of the foot to the crown of the head.
in whom is nothing that is called since, no appearance of evil, no defect, no blemish (as is said of Absalom) from the sole of the foot to the crown of the head.
yet they need pray a prayer for the healing of their ignorances. Truths indeed which are necessarily required to be known in order to salvation, are plain,
yet they need pray a prayer for the healing of their ignorances. Truths indeed which Are necessarily required to be known in order to salvation, Are plain,
Yet other truths are dark, making darkness their pavilion; Of these the Apostle speaks, 2 Pet. 3.16. Saying in the Scriptures are some things hard to be understood;
Yet other truths Are dark, making darkness their pavilion; Of these the Apostle speaks, 2 Pet. 3.16. Saying in the Scriptures Are Some things hard to be understood;
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Such mysteriousness is there in many truths, that the most knowing Saints may be called a generation of seekers, seeking more and more to find out the meaning of thē, which shews that there is much darkness remaining in their minds;
Such mysteriousness is there in many truths, that the most knowing Saints may be called a generation of seekers, seeking more and more to find out the meaning of them, which shows that there is much darkness remaining in their minds;
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But when Saints shall come to Heaven, the dark side of the cloud shall be taken away, they shall be of the same Intellectual complexion and stature as the Angels are;
But when Saints shall come to Heaven, the dark side of the cloud shall be taken away, they shall be of the same Intellectual complexion and stature as the Angels Are;
So Christ at death takes the Soul and carries it to the heavenly Syon, and in a moment will shew it all the glory and excellent mystery of divine truths.
So christ At death Takes the Soul and carries it to the heavenly Syon, and in a moment will show it all the glory and excellent mystery of divine truths.
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2. The Will shall be bowed to a perfect conformity to Gods Will, without any Rebellion, in Heaven the Children of God shall be enabled perfecty to keep the Commandements of God.
2. The Will shall be bowed to a perfect conformity to God's Will, without any Rebellion, in Heaven the Children of God shall be enabled perfecty to keep the commandments of God.
We wear a linsy welsey Garment as to our spiritual condition, but then the Will shall be made a Mountain of holiness, an habitation of righteousness, The Will shall be swallowed up of Gods Will,
We wear a linsy welsey Garment as to our spiritual condition, but then the Will shall be made a Mountain of holiness, an habitation of righteousness, The Will shall be swallowed up of God's Will,
and to that onely, then we shall be confirmed in goodness and holiness. 3. And lastly, the Affections shall be throughly sanctified, and freed from all disorder.
and to that only, then we shall be confirmed in Goodness and holiness. 3. And lastly, the Affections shall be thoroughly sanctified, and freed from all disorder.
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The exorbitancy and disobedience of these Affections make sad work here in the most gracious Souls, that oft though we know to do good, yet we do it not, which becomes sin, even out of measure sinful:
The exorbitancy and disobedience of these Affections make sad work Here in the most gracious Souls, that oft though we know to do good, yet we do it not, which becomes since, even out of measure sinful:
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Now in Heaven they shall quietly comply with and give obedience to right reason, they shall be as obedient as the Centurions Servant, who went and came at his Masters beck:
Now in Heaven they shall quietly comply with and give Obedience to right reason, they shall be as obedient as the Centurions Servant, who went and Come At his Masters beck:
The Affections are the Souls Officers, but here they oft become proud exactors, but there as Isa. 60.17. The Lord will make these Officers peace, and these exactors righteousnesse;
The Affections Are the Souls Officers, but Here they oft become proud exactors, but there as Isaiah 60.17. The Lord will make these Officers peace, and these exactors righteousness;
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but alas, whether do they often carry and hurry the Soul? even to commit sin with greediness, to rush into sin as the Horse rusheth into the battail;
but alas, whither do they often carry and hurry the Soul? even to commit since with greediness, to rush into since as the Horse Rushes into the battle;
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Hagar like, they contend against their Mistress, but in Heaven the bond Woman shall be cast out, there shall be no Remora of a fleshly part, The Mountain of the house of the Lord shall be set on the top of all our mountaines;
Hagar like, they contend against their Mistress, but in Heaven the bound Woman shall be cast out, there shall be no Remora of a fleshly part, The Mountain of the house of the Lord shall be Set on the top of all our Mountains;
Grace perfected in glory shall arise against the house of evil doers, and against the help of them that work iniquity, at our very entring the Heavenly Canaan, this Jordan, or stream of vile Affections shall be dryed up.
Grace perfected in glory shall arise against the house of evil doers, and against the help of them that work iniquity, At our very entering the Heavenly Canaan, this Jordan, or stream of vile Affections shall be dried up.
Thus have I done with one part, which shewes wherein the blisse of glorified Saints consists, they shall have the perfection of grace and holinesse. Now,
Thus have I done with one part, which shows wherein the bliss of glorified Saints consists, they shall have the perfection of grace and holiness. Now,
Thus we read of eating, and drinking, and feasting, it shall be with them as with that rich Man, they shall fare delicately every day; We read 1 King. 4.22. What daily provision was made for Solomon, 30. Measures of fine Flower, 60. Measures of Meal, 30. Oxen, 100. Sheep, &c. Yet a glorified Saint shall infinitly surpass Solomon, when he shall come to sit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, in the Kingdom of Heaven, at Gods table.
Thus we read of eating, and drinking, and feasting, it shall be with them as with that rich Man, they shall fare delicately every day; We read 1 King. 4.22. What daily provision was made for Solomon, 30. Measures of fine Flower, 60. Measures of Meal, 30. Oxen, 100. Sheep, etc. Yet a glorified Saint shall infinitely surpass Solomon, when he shall come to fit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, in the Kingdom of Heaven, At God's table.
Here in this life a Beleever hath sweet refreshments in his or her Souls peace, which causeth joy, that passeth Ʋnderstanding, joy which others know not of, A stranger intermedleth not with his joy,
Here in this life a Believer hath sweet refreshments in his or her Souls peace, which Causes joy, that passes Ʋnderstanding, joy which Others know not of, A stranger intermeddleth not with his joy,
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Riches I have none to endow you with, but the sweet feeling of the love of God in Christ, whereof I thank my God I have a part, that I bequeath to you.
Riches I have none to endow you with, but the sweet feeling of the love of God in christ, whereof I thank my God I have a part, that I Bequeath to you.
Was not his joy full? Mr. Bolton lying on his sick bed, said to his Friends standing about him, that he was as full of comfort as his heart could hold.
Was not his joy full? Mr. Bolton lying on his sick Bed, said to his Friends standing about him, that he was as full of Comfort as his heart could hold.
Noon-day? what is a taste to a full draught? to drink of the river of pleasures? What is it to look in at the Key-hole, to the being let in to the Chamber of the Bridegrom? The manner of expression, Mat. 25.21, 23. Is observable, where the good and faithful Servant is bid to enter into his Masters joy;
Noonday? what is a taste to a full draught? to drink of the river of pleasures? What is it to look in At the Keyhole, to the being let in to the Chamber of the Bridegroom? The manner of expression, Mathew 25.21, 23. Is observable, where the good and faithful Servant is bid to enter into his Masters joy;
There is not onely shewed that it shall be a place of joy, but there is hinted the greatnesse of that joy, such as cannot enter into him, but therefore he shall enter into it. It cannot enter into a Beleever, by Comprehension, but he shall enter into it by fruition; yea, there is shewed in what measure the Beleever shall partake of it, he shall enter into it, not hear of it,
There is not only showed that it shall be a place of joy, but there is hinted the greatness of that joy, such as cannot enter into him, but Therefore he shall enter into it. It cannot enter into a Believer, by Comprehension, but he shall enter into it by fruition; yea, there is showed in what measure the Believer shall partake of it, he shall enter into it, not hear of it,
Now can we think these joys may be compared with the joy, blisse and happinesse of Heaven, they are not worthy to be named the same day with the spiritual joy of Beleevers before spoken, which yet as hath been shewed comes far short of what shall be in glory;
Now can we think these Joys may be compared with the joy, bliss and happiness of Heaven, they Are not worthy to be nam the same day with the spiritual joy of Believers before spoken, which yet as hath been showed comes Far short of what shall be in glory;
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but those whereof we speak are lasting and abiding, they refresh both inward and outward Man, the heart and the flesh, Psalm 84.2. I shall here lay down one convincing Argument to prove that the joy which glorified Saints shall have, must needs go beyond all other pleasures and joyes whatsoever: take it thus;
but those whereof we speak Are lasting and abiding, they refresh both inward and outward Man, the heart and the Flesh, Psalm 84.2. I shall Here lay down one convincing Argument to prove that the joy which glorified Saints shall have, must needs go beyond all other pleasures and Joys whatsoever: take it thus;
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These keep pace, and as one riseth, so the other riseth also, the more weight is hung on, the faster the wheeles move, See Psalm 126.2. Our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing.
These keep pace, and as one Riseth, so the other Riseth also, the more weight is hung on, the faster the wheels move, See Psalm 126.2. Our Mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing.
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like that spoken of Isa. 35.10. Which some expound of Heaven, they shall come to Zion with songs, and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads (the head being put for the whole Man, as Prov. 10.6.
like that spoken of Isaiah 35.10. Which Some expound of Heaven, they shall come to Zion with songs, and everlasting joy shall be upon their Heads (the head being put for the Whole Man, as Curae 10.6.
I shall close up this second part with one consideratiō more, whereby besides what hath been already said, it may appear, that the life in Heaven and glory shall be happy in exceeding great joy,
I shall close up this second part with one consideration more, whereby beside what hath been already said, it may appear, that the life in Heaven and glory shall be happy in exceeding great joy,
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and it is this, The work of Beleevers in glory, shall be in continual praising God, singing songs to the praise of free grace, whereby they are brought to Heaven,
and it is this, The work of Believers in glory, shall be in continual praising God, singing songs to the praise of free grace, whereby they Are brought to Heaven,
Now singing is the expression of mirth and joy, as by the bush hung out, we know there is Wine within, singing comes not from an heavy heart. Prov. 25.20.
Now singing is the expression of mirth and joy, as by the bush hung out, we know there is Wine within, singing comes not from an heavy heart. Curae 25.20.
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Some say it shall be the onely work with which the People of God in Heaven shall be wholly taken up, the Jewes say that the sacrifice of praise or thank-offerings exceeds all other sacrifices in two things. 1. In the universality, being performed by Men and Angels. 2. In the perpetuity,
some say it shall be the only work with which the People of God in Heaven shall be wholly taken up, the Jews say that the sacrifice of praise or thank-offerings exceeds all other Sacrifices in two things. 1. In the universality, being performed by Men and Angels. 2. In the perpetuity,
when praying shall cease, and hearing cease, Yet praising and singing Hallelujahs shall continue; I may apply hither, Ps. 84.4. Blessed are they that dwell in this house, they shall be still praising God; still or evermore;
when praying shall cease, and hearing cease, Yet praising and singing Hallelujahs shall continue; I may apply hither, Ps. 84.4. Blessed Are they that dwell in this house, they shall be still praising God; still or evermore;
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Blessing, Honour, Glory and Power, be unto him that sitteth on the Throne, and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. And Rev. 11.17. We give thee thanks O Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come.
Blessing, Honour, Glory and Power, be unto him that Sitteth on the Throne, and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. And Rev. 11.17. We give thee thanks Oh Lord God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come.
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This shall suffice for the first branch of the second part, by way of Explication, They who dye in the Lord are blessed. Blessedness must be full, that is, there must be no evil, and there must be all good, the perfection of grace and holiness, with the fulness of bliss and happiness: But now,
This shall suffice for the First branch of the second part, by Way of Explication, They who die in the Lord Are blessed. Blessedness must be full, that is, there must be no evil, and there must be all good, the perfection of grace and holiness, with the fullness of bliss and happiness: But now,
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but shall have no ending, called Eviternity, to distinguish from the Eternity of God, who alone is the first and last, without beginning, without ending.
but shall have no ending, called Eviternity, to distinguish from the Eternity of God, who alone is the First and last, without beginning, without ending.
and it is more than probable from divers Scriptures, the Land also, Heb. 1.11. Isa. 51.6. Matth. 24.35. 2 Peter 36.10, 12. Rev. 21.1. To be sure, the propriety, in these pronouns Mine and Thine, shall cease:
and it is more than probable from diverse Scriptures, the Land also, Hebrew 1.11. Isaiah 51.6. Matthew 24.35. 2 Peter 36.10, 12. Rev. 21.1. To be sure, the propriety, in these pronouns Mine and Thine, shall cease:
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Yet Verse 19. He saith, This was but a small thing, that which made the mercy great, was that God had spoken of continuing it for a great while to come;
Yet Verse 19. He Says, This was but a small thing, that which made the mercy great, was that God had spoken of Continuing it for a great while to come;
What true content could the rich Man take in his abundance, when once he heard, This night all should be gone? 'Tis spoken to the humbling of the great ones upon earth, that though they live like Gods, yet should die like Men;
What true content could the rich Man take in his abundance, when once he herd, This night all should be gone? It's spoken to the humbling of the great ones upon earth, that though they live like God's, yet should die like Men;
When a Scholar hath been reading a good Book, it troubles him to see Finis; When the people of God have been keeping a day of Prayer in Communion with God, it saddens them much that they should break off, because the day is done.
When a Scholar hath been reading a good Book, it Troubles him to see Finis; When the people of God have been keeping a day of Prayer in Communion with God, it saddens them much that they should break off, Because the day is done.
but what is Eternity? I shall shew you how a learned and holy Divine illustrates it to the meanest capicity, Suppose, saith he, the whole World were a Sea, and that every thousand years expired, a bird must carry away or drink up one onely drop of it:
but what is Eternity? I shall show you how a learned and holy Divine illustrates it to the Meanest capicity, Suppose, Says he, the Whole World were a Sea, and that every thousand Years expired, a bird must carry away or drink up one only drop of it:
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Now if a Man should enjoy happinesse in Heaven onely for the space of time in which this Sea is drying up, he would think his case most happy and blessed:
Now if a Man should enjoy happiness in Heaven only for the Molle of time in which this Sea is drying up, he would think his case most happy and blessed:
Great mirth was among the Philistins, but their banquetting-house becomes their burying-place; The Monarch of Babel whose head was of Gold, had the feet of clay:
Great mirth was among the philistines, but their Banqueting house becomes their burying-place; The Monarch of Babel whose head was of Gold, had the feet of clay:
All the pomp of the world is like Jonahs gourd, now flourishing and anon fading, there is that worm in the root of all worldly comforts as will blast them;
All the pomp of the world is like Jonahs gourd, now flourishing and anon fading, there is that worm in the root of all worldly comforts as will blast them;
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This Paradise must be the heavenly one, for of the earthly one we may say, as they of Moses his Body, no Man knowes where it is to this day. Again in 2 Cor. 5.8. We may see that the Apostles expectation was to be present with the Lord, as soon as he should be once absent from the body; Stephens prayer, Acts 7.59. Lord Jesus receive my Spirit, was in vain, or could have no comfortable return, if the Soul doth not at death presently goe to blessedness;
This Paradise must be the heavenly one, for of the earthly one we may say, as they of Moses his Body, no Man knows where it is to this day. Again in 2 Cor. 5.8. We may see that the Apostles expectation was to be present with the Lord, as soon as he should be once absent from the body; Stephen's prayer, Acts 7.59. Lord jesus receive my Spirit, was in vain, or could have no comfortable return, if the Soul does not At death presently go to blessedness;
he knew his body should go to the grave, and he knew also his Soul should go to God, according to what Christ promised, John 14.3. That where he is, there his members should be also.
he knew his body should go to the grave, and he knew also his Soul should go to God, according to what christ promised, John 14.3. That where he is, there his members should be also.
Taylor the constant Martyr, coming within two fields of the place where he was to be burned, comforted himself that he was within two stiles of his Fathers House, which was, in his meaning, Heaven.
Taylor the constant Martyr, coming within two fields of the place where he was to be burned, comforted himself that he was within two stile of his Father's House, which was, in his meaning, Heaven.
And though they do not say (as I have read of a blasphemous Monk) give me eternal life which thou owest me, yet in hope of present possession of eternal life, which God that cannot lie, hath graciously promised, they can say with Hilarian, Go forth my Soul, go forth,
And though they do not say (as I have read of a blasphemous Monk) give me Eternal life which thou owest me, yet in hope of present possession of Eternal life, which God that cannot lie, hath graciously promised, they can say with Hilarion, Go forth my Soul, go forth,
why tremblest thou, thou hast served Christ thus many years, and dost thou now fear death? I shall add further the earnest desires & longings after death in some of the Children of God,
why tremblest thou, thou hast served christ thus many Years, and dost thou now Fear death? I shall add further the earnest Desires & longings After death in Some of the Children of God,
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We groan earnestly; Some Saints having their hopes raised up to the fruition of this glory, have been almost impatient, Come Lord Iesus, come quickly, and why are the Chariot wheeles so long a comming? they even longed to be (as we may say) fingring of it,
We groan earnestly; some Saints having their hope's raised up to the fruition of this glory, have been almost impatient, Come Lord Iesus, come quickly, and why Are the Chariot wheels so long a coming? they even longed to be (as we may say) fingering of it,
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So then I may say, and so conclude this poynt, if the people of God do not immediately at death enjoy blessednesse, they are the most miserably deluded people of any in the world:
So then I may say, and so conclude this point, if the people of God do not immediately At death enjoy blessedness, they Are the most miserably deluded people of any in the world:
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Away therefore with that wretched doctrine of the Souls sleeping in death, being altogether Anti-Scriptural, Oh that it might for ever lie dormant and awake no more!
Away Therefore with that wretched Doctrine of the Souls sleeping in death, being altogether Antiscriptural, O that it might for ever lie dormant and awake no more!
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It tends much, 1. To the imboldening of sinners in a way of sin, See Matth. 24.48. The evil Servant that reckoned of his Masters delaying his comming, thereupon grew very bold in more and more sin. 2. To the sadning of the hearts of Gods people, Prov. 13.12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick.
It tends much, 1. To the emboldening of Sinners in a Way of since, See Matthew 24.48. The evil Servant that reckoned of his Masters delaying his coming, thereupon grew very bold in more and more since. 2. To the saddening of the hearts of God's people, Curae 13.12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick.
'Tis appointed for all to die, in that respect all are alike, but it is not appointed for all to die in the Lord, in that respect there is a great difference of persons:
It's appointed for all to die, in that respect all Are alike, but it is not appointed for all to die in the Lord, in that respect there is a great difference of Persons:
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Some die in their sins, John 8.24. Some are taken away in their iniquity, Ezek 33.6. These are cursed when they die, Psalm 9.7. The wicked shall be turned into Hell, which place seemes to be commented upon and explained, Psalm 11.6. Ʋpon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest:
some die in their Sins, John 8.24. some Are taken away in their iniquity, Ezekiel 33.6. These Are cursed when they die, Psalm 9.7. The wicked shall be turned into Hell, which place seems to be commented upon and explained, Psalm 11.6. Ʋpon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest:
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When Saints die they are freed from all evil, but when sinners die, they lanch into a Sea of evils. 1. They will find the absence of all good. A godly Mans miseries terminate with this life, so do a sinners comforts.
When Saints die they Are freed from all evil, but when Sinners die, they launch into a Sea of evils. 1. They will find the absence of all good. A godly men misery's terminate with this life, so do a Sinners comforts.
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sure I am, sinners dying have cause to bemoan themselves sadly, for when the Sun of their life is once set, it will be perpetual night of darkness and misery:
sure I am, Sinners dying have cause to bemoan themselves sadly, for when the Sun of their life is once Set, it will be perpetual night of darkness and misery:
One said to a Swearer, who would not be reclaimed, prethee stay but till thou comest to Hell, there shalt have thy fill of sinning and swearing. Again, 2. There is the evil of punishment, therefore Luke 16.28. It is called the place of torment; as there is a place of bliss, John 14.3. I go saith Christ to prepare a place for you;
One said to a Swearer, who would not be reclaimed, prithee stay but till thou Comest to Hell, there shalt have thy fill of sinning and swearing. Again, 2. There is the evil of punishment, Therefore Lycia 16.28. It is called the place of torment; as there is a place of bliss, John 14.3. I go Says christ to prepare a place for you;
Again, they shall gnash, or envy, and grieve at the felicity of the godly, Psalm 112.10. The wicked shall see it and be grieved, he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away.
Again, they shall gnash, or envy, and grieve At the felicity of the godly, Psalm 112.10. The wicked shall see it and be grieved, he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away.
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there is no rejoycing, but trembling, and yelling with the voyce of Dragons, crying out, woe worth the day that ever they sinned, Aristotle knew nothing worse then Death, but the Scriptures shew that Hell is far worse, the fiery fornace, the Lake that bnrneth with Fire and Brimstone, which will try the strength of the stoutest Sinner, had he the strength of stones, or brasse.
there is no rejoicing, but trembling, and yelling with the voice of Dragons, crying out, woe worth the day that ever they sinned, Aristotle knew nothing Worse then Death, but the Scriptures show that Hell is Far Worse, the fiery furnace, the Lake that bnrneth with Fire and Brimstone, which will try the strength of the Stoutest Sinner, had he the strength of stones, or brass.
Pharaoh had some rest from his Plagues, Exod. 8.15. Jobs condition was extream sad, who prayes to be let alone that he may take comfort but a little, Job 10.20. but it had an end, it was temporal;
Pharaoh had Some rest from his Plagues, Exod 8.15. Jobs condition was extreme sad, who prays to be let alone that he may take Comfort but a little, Job 10.20. but it had an end, it was temporal;
I shall add one thing more, and then I shall have fully paralleld the miserable estate of them who dye out of Christ, with the blessed condition of such as dye in the Lord, viz. one branch of the former discourse was, that the Saints shall enjoy their bliss presently at death;
I shall add one thing more, and then I shall have Fully paralleled the miserable estate of them who die out of christ, with the blessed condition of such as die in the Lord, viz. one branch of the former discourse was, that the Saints shall enjoy their bliss presently At death;
The scope is as the edge of a Knife, and this seemes to be the very scope and drift of that Parable, to shew all impenitent sinners what they must look for at death, to be tormented as that rich Man was. Further, see Heb. 9.27.
The scope is as the edge of a Knife, and this seems to be the very scope and drift of that Parable, to show all impenitent Sinners what they must look for At death, to be tormented as that rich Man was. Further, see Hebrew 9.27.
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The Doctrine of the Souls sleeping till the resurrection is no doubt pleasing doctrine to sinners, It would be some lightning to them to think of a reprieve to the general judgement,
The Doctrine of the Souls sleeping till the resurrection is no doubt pleasing Doctrine to Sinners, It would be Some lightning to them to think of a reprieve to the general judgement,
but the Scripture speaks of a present judgement to them, and of their being presently carried to Hell, Luke 12.20. This night shall thy Soul be required, in the Original it is, this night do they require thy Soul;
but the Scripture speaks of a present judgement to them, and of their being presently carried to Hell, Lycia 12.20. This night shall thy Soul be required, in the Original it is, this night do they require thy Soul;
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when they die there is an end of their misery, whereas thou hast Millions of years to lie in Hell under the wrath of God, not onely while the Sea (before spoken of) is drying up, which would be in time,
when they die there is an end of their misery, whereas thou hast Millions of Years to lie in Hell under the wrath of God, not only while the Sea (before spoken of) is drying up, which would be in time,
All would be blessed, though many be but wishers and woulders in this very thing of so great concernment, having faint, slothful desires, which will Kill them, as Solomon speaks, that is, leave them short of the good they seem to desire.
All would be blessed, though many be but wishers and woulders in this very thing of so great concernment, having faint, slothful Desires, which will Kill them, as Solomon speaks, that is, leave them short of the good they seem to desire.
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There be many that say, who will shew us any good? Psalm 4.6. And they spoken of by the Prophet, looked for peace, Jer. 14.19. None say, who will shew us any evil, none look for trouble and misery with an expectation of it;
There be many that say, who will show us any good? Psalm 4.6. And they spoken of by the Prophet, looked for peace, Jer. 14.19. None say, who will show us any evil, none look for trouble and misery with an expectation of it;
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But one may say, he is a way indeed, but whether doth this way lead? he adds the life, as if he should say, I am in truth the onely way that leads to life or blessednesse.
But one may say, he is a Way indeed, but whither does this Way led? he adds the life, as if he should say, I am in truth the only Way that leads to life or blessedness.
the way of blessednesse was shut up, but Christ hath cleared the passage, we must say with the Martyr, None but Christ, None but Christ, Creature righteousness will not open the Door of blessedness:
the Way of blessedness was shut up, but christ hath cleared the passage, we must say with the Martyr, None but christ, None but christ, Creature righteousness will not open the Door of blessedness:
So then if we would be blessed, the question which we must put to our Souls is this, are we in Christ? They who are in the Lord Jesus shall be blessed.
So then if we would be blessed, the question which we must put to our Souls is this, Are we in christ? They who Are in the Lord jesus shall be blessed.
As we read of Saints being in Christ, Rom. 8.1. 2 Cor. 5.17. So we read of Christ being in Saints, Col. 1.27. 2 Cor. 13.5. Take one place more, wherein this mutual inhabitation is expressed fully, 1 John 3.24. He that keepeth his Commandments dwelleth in him, that is, in Christ, and he in him, that is, Christ dwelleth in him that keepeth his Commandments.
As we read of Saints being in christ, Rom. 8.1. 2 Cor. 5.17. So we read of christ being in Saints, Col. 1.27. 2 Cor. 13.5. Take one place more, wherein this mutual inhabitation is expressed Fully, 1 John 3.24. He that Keepeth his commandments dwells in him, that is, in christ, and he in him, that is, christ dwells in him that Keepeth his commandments.
But yet still there is not a full resolution to a conscience that desires satisfaction. But it may be further queried, how I shall know whether I have the Spirit.
But yet still there is not a full resolution to a conscience that Desires satisfaction. But it may be further queried, how I shall know whither I have the Spirit.
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And therefore I add, others may know it by its argumentative witness, the Soul drawing conclusions from the effects, which are such as these following.
And Therefore I add, Others may know it by its argumentative witness, the Soul drawing conclusions from the effects, which Are such as these following.
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Hast thou the Spirit of Christ dwelling in thee? then it hath mollified thy Adamantine heart, thou canst say, my heart by nature is in•exible, impenetrable,
Hast thou the Spirit of christ Dwelling in thee? then it hath mollified thy Adamantine heart, thou Canst say, my heart by nature is in•exible, impenetrable,
but could not, till God inlarged his heart, Psalm 119.32. Art thou inlarged in dutie, and in graces? stronger in believing, more broken in heart, more frequent and fervent in praying, hearing, receiving, is it thus with thee? Thus it was with them who have the Spirit:
but could not, till God enlarged his heart, Psalm 119.32. Art thou enlarged in duty, and in graces? Stronger in believing, more broken in heart, more frequent and fervent in praying, hearing, receiving, is it thus with thee? Thus it was with them who have the Spirit:
because thy Soul is shut up? Perhaps hast no pantings after God, and instead of being inlarged, thou decayest, declinest, and goest down the wind. 3. 'Tis an enlightning Spirit;
Because thy Soul is shut up? Perhaps hast no pantings After God, and instead of being enlarged, thou decayest, declinest, and goest down the wind. 3. It's an enlightening Spirit;
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The heart naturally is covered with darkness, darkness that may be felt, but where the Spirit dwells, it makes an Egypt, a Goshen: Now hath the day spring from on high visited thee, to give light to thy Soul which sat in darkness? Hath it inlightned thee to know the great evil of sin, the dreadfulnesse of offended Justice, the preciousness of thy immortal Soul, the sweetness of a pardoned estate, the transcendent excellency of Christ, the Beauty of holiness?
The heart naturally is covered with darkness, darkness that may be felt, but where the Spirit dwells, it makes an Egypt, a Goshen: Now hath the day spring from on high visited thee, to give Light to thy Soul which sat in darkness? Hath it enlightened thee to know the great evil of since, the dreadfulness of offended justice, the preciousness of thy immortal Soul, the sweetness of a pardoned estate, the transcendent excellency of christ, the Beauty of holiness?
The heart naturally is lamentably sulled and defiled, the Conscience is impure: The Soul coming out of an unregenerate estate, is said to come out of the wilderness like pillars of smoak:
The heart naturally is lamentably sulled and defiled, the Conscience is impure: The Soul coming out of an unregenerate estate, is said to come out of the Wilderness like pillars of smoke:
Is there any spiritual heat, holy warmth in thy Soul? is there alwayes some of the holy fire burning upon the Altar of thy Soul? The sum of all is this,
Is there any spiritual heat, holy warmth in thy Soul? is there always Some of the holy fire burning upon the Altar of thy Soul? The sum of all is this,
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Those Worthies calling to mind the better and enduring substance, could take joyfully the spoyling of their goods, and can you bear nothing, suffer nothing? True, you have not this glory in possession,
Those Worthies calling to mind the better and enduring substance, could take joyfully the spoiling of their goods, and can you bear nothing, suffer nothing? True, you have not this glory in possession,
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And the Apostle Paul thence presseth, they should be contented to suffer because they should be glorified: Ridlie the Martyr cheered up his fellow, saying, though we have a bitter break-fast, yet we shall have a sweet Supper, meaning in glory.
And the Apostle Paul thence Presseth, they should be contented to suffer Because they should be glorified: Ridley the Martyr cheered up his fellow, saying, though we have a bitter breakfast, yet we shall have a sweet Supper, meaning in glory.
when you are apt to droop, and find your Spirit is overwhelmed, run to this as to your Aqua Vitae bottle, take but a sip of it and it will refresh you:
when you Are apt to droop, and find your Spirit is overwhelmed, run to this as to your Aqua Vitae Bottle, take but a sip of it and it will refresh you:
But you will say, when shall we have this blessednesse and glory? I Answer, at Death you shall have it, not now, but afterwards. See John 13.36. Christ said to Peter, whither I go, thou canst not follow me now, but thou shalt follow me afterwards:
But you will say, when shall we have this blessedness and glory? I Answer, At Death you shall have it, not now, but afterwards. See John 13.36. christ said to Peter, whither I go, thou Canst not follow me now, but thou shalt follow me afterwards:
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So that the Saints can welcome it, and say as David of Ahimaas, He is a good Man, and bringeth good tidings. They can wait for it, Job 14.14. He was an expectant all his dayes, yea wish, for it, thus Paul, I desire to be dissolved, Phil. 1.23.
So that the Saints can welcome it, and say as David of Ahimaas, He is a good Man, and brings good tidings. They can wait for it, Job 14.14. He was an expectant all his days, yea wish, for it, thus Paul, I desire to be dissolved, Philip 1.23.
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Now how comes this to pass? even because they know they must be as it were beholding to Death, to do them this favour and kindness, to bring them to their blessedness.
Now how comes this to pass? even Because they know they must be as it were beholding to Death, to do them this favour and kindness, to bring them to their blessedness.
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I shall carry on this use of Consolation a little further, to the particular case of any who may be excercised in the loss of godly Friends, they die in the Lord, and therefore are blessed.
I shall carry on this use of Consolation a little further, to the particular case of any who may be exercised in the loss of godly Friends, they die in the Lord, and Therefore Are blessed.
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Holds forth this blessedness which Saints shall have after this life is done, & makes it a main argument of comfort to those that survive, having lost their godly friends, verse 18. Wherefore comfort one another with these words, and chiefly with the words immediately preceding, that they are dead in Christ,
Holds forth this blessedness which Saints shall have After this life is done, & makes it a main argument of Comfort to those that survive, having lost their godly Friends, verse 18. Wherefore Comfort one Another with these words, and chiefly with the words immediately preceding, that they Are dead in christ,
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Epictetus seeing a Woman weeping for her pitcher which she had broken, and next day for her Son being dead, stayed her mourning, telling her it was all one:
Epictetus seeing a Woman weeping for her pitcher which she had broken, and next day for her Son being dead, stayed her mourning, telling her it was all one:
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and served God in their life time, that they were godly, in Christ Jesus, or in the words of the Text, that they were in the Lord Jesus when they dyed, when we can comfort one another with these words, This will afford strong consolation,
and served God in their life time, that they were godly, in christ jesus, or in the words of the Text, that they were in the Lord jesus when they died, when we can Comfort one Another with these words, This will afford strong consolation,
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for of such the word of truth saith, they are blessed; They are freed from sin, made perfect in holiness, they are entred into their Masters joy, they would not live again on earth, they are ten thousand thousand times better:
for of such the word of truth Says, they Are blessed; They Are freed from since, made perfect in holiness, they Are entered into their Masters joy, they would not live again on earth, they Are ten thousand thousand times better:
but to know you are in Christ, and so shall be blessed if you die? He may spare you and take away your Friends, Relations, wherein can you comfort your selves under such providences but onely in this, they were in Christ, and therefore are blessed.
but to know you Are in christ, and so shall be blessed if you die? He may spare you and take away your Friends, Relations, wherein can you Comfort your selves under such providences but only in this, they were in christ, and Therefore Are blessed.
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Let your hearts take possession of Heaven whiles your bodies are upon earth, and this will work a disdain of things below, as also a longing after the things above, which ought to be in every Child of God:
Let your hearts take possession of Heaven while your bodies Are upon earth, and this will work a disdain of things below, as also a longing After the things above, which ought to be in every Child of God:
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and especially in the foregoing use, I have spoken to this matter in particular. Therefore 2. This use directs it self to such as are yet sinners, out of Christ;
and especially in the foregoing use, I have spoken to this matter in particular. Therefore 2. This use directs it self to such as Are yet Sinners, out of christ;
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The impossibility to avoid death is a certain truth at all times, but yet chiefly to be considered by us in these dying times, times of much mortality, God putting us in fear, that we may know our selves to be but Men, Psal. 9.20. We are apt to put far away the evil day, and to make Covenants with death;
The impossibility to avoid death is a certain truth At all times, but yet chiefly to be considered by us in these dying times, times of much mortality, God putting us in Fear, that we may know our selves to be but Men, Psalm 9.20. We Are apt to put Far away the evil day, and to make Covenants with death;
Balaam would fain be happy in death, Let me die the death of the righteous, Numb. 23.10. His wish implies, that none shall be blessed in death but the righteous:
balaam would fain be happy in death, Let me die the death of the righteous, Numb. 23.10. His wish Implies, that none shall be blessed in death but the righteous:
'Tis said of the Emperour Bassianus, that coming to the Empire, and being to chuse a Title, he was wished by one to take the name of Pius, which signifies Godly,
It's said of the Emperor Bassianus, that coming to the Empire, and being to choose a Title, he was wished by one to take the name of Pius, which signifies Godly,
but he refusing that, chose rather to be called Faelix, which signifies happy, which occasioned his Friend to make this witty reply, and doth the Emperour think to be happy without being holy? 'Tis much disputed where the place of happiness is,
but he refusing that, chosen rather to be called Felix, which signifies happy, which occasioned his Friend to make this witty reply, and does the Emperor think to be happy without being holy? It's much disputed where the place of happiness is,
but also a straight and narrow way, opposed to all loose and sinful walkings: Heaven is a place which receives not the proud, but the humble, not the covetous,
but also a straight and narrow Way, opposed to all lose and sinful walkings: Heaven is a place which receives not the proud, but the humble, not the covetous,
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Be divorced from your lusts, cast away your idols, subdue the strength of sin, bid no welcome to the Friends of sin, watch against the wiles and fetches of sin:
Be divorced from your Lustiest, cast away your Idols, subdue the strength of since, bid no welcome to the Friends of since, watch against the wiles and Fetches of since:
Now the Scripture saith, not onely that all are not godly, but that the number of godly ones, compared with the ungodly, is but small, absolutely considered they are many, Matthew 8.11. Many shall come and sit down with Abraham, &c. Revel. 7.4. An hundred and forty and four thousand were sealed:
Now the Scripture Says, not only that all Are not godly, but that the number of godly ones, compared with the ungodly, is but small, absolutely considered they Are many, Matthew 8.11. Many shall come and fit down with Abraham, etc. Revel. 7.4. an hundred and forty and four thousand were sealed:
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2. Do not think that Christ and grace, and a right to blessedness may be had when thou wilt, to be at thy beck, come and it comes: There is this presumptuous conceipt in many, which makes them not so much as look after getting into Christ, till they come to die,
2. Do not think that christ and grace, and a right to blessedness may be had when thou wilt, to be At thy beck, come and it comes: There is this presumptuous conceit in many, which makes them not so much as look After getting into christ, till they come to die,
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And therefore let all presumptuous delayers look well about them, and O Sinner, to day, on this thy day hear the voice of Christ, believe and repent. How knowest thou but this may be the day, this the Sermon, which if thou rejectest, Mercy and Peace may be for ever hidden from thine eyes.
And Therefore let all presumptuous delayers look well about them, and Oh Sinner, to day, on this thy day hear the voice of christ, believe and Repent. How Knowest thou but this may be the day, this the Sermon, which if thou rejectest, Mercy and Peace may be for ever hidden from thine eyes.
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The Lord grant this sin bring not upon us the scarcity of the Word, that it should be with us as in the dayes of Samuel, The Word of the Lord was precious in those dayes, there was no open vision.
The Lord grant this since bring not upon us the scarcity of the Word, that it should be with us as in the days of Samuel, The Word of the Lord was precious in those days, there was no open vision.
If any repent of Christ, it is because he never truly knew Christ: They who say, it is in vain to serve God, Malachi 3.4. Are such as never truly served him.
If any Repent of christ, it is Because he never truly knew christ: They who say, it is in vain to serve God, Malachi 3.4. are such as never truly served him.
Beatus est Petrus, dum crucifigitur, sed non minùs est beatus Johannes, dum in lecto moricur, uterque enim, &c. Aret. NONLATINALPHABET Ʋbi geminum NONLATINALPHABET auget vocem.
Beatus est Peter, dum crucifigitur, sed non minùs est beatus Johannes, dum in lecto moricur, Uterque enim, etc. Aret. Ʋbi geminum auget vocem.
