Christ the Sts advantage both in life and death. A sermon preached at the funerall of Ms Elisabeth Coke, wife to Colonell Tho. Coke of Pebmersh, Esquire. By Thomas Burrough, preacher of the Gospel at Pebmersh in Essex.
If ever there was a time when that sad complaint of the Prophet Isaiah might be taken up, viz. The righteous are taken away from the evill to come, Isa. 57.1, 'tis surely now.
If ever there was a time when that sad complaint of the Prophet Isaiah might be taken up, viz. The righteous Are taken away from the evil to come, Isaiah 57.1, it's surely now.
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When it pleased the Lord to take away this our deare friend, I may truely say, my wonned sleep (that night immediately ensusuing) departed from mine eyes;
When it pleased the Lord to take away this our deer friend, I may truly say, my woned sleep (that night immediately ensusuing) departed from mine eyes;
and in the silent time of the night did my phantasie continually present her speaking unto me with her accustomed lively voyce, Christ is to mee gain both in life and death:
and in the silent time of the night did my fantasy continually present her speaking unto me with her accustomed lively voice, christ is to me gain both in life and death:
whereupon I resolved (for this time and occasion) to fix my thoughts upon that portion of Scripture to which I shall now crave your attention, as it is upon record, (The TEXT.)
whereupon I resolved (for this time and occasion) to fix my thoughts upon that portion of Scripture to which I shall now crave your attention, as it is upon record, (The TEXT.)
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But fearing lest his present bonds and imprisonments might be an occasion of discouragement to any of them, hee tels them that the cause of his imprisonment was well known both in Nero 's Palace,
But fearing lest his present bonds and imprisonments might be an occasion of discouragement to any of them, he tells them that the cause of his imprisonment was well known both in Nero is Palace,
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Some think that they did adulterate and corrupt the Doctrine of the Gospel, mixing it with divers erroneous tenents, such as they conceived might render Paul more odious in the eyes of authority,
some think that they did adulterate and corrupt the Doctrine of the Gospel, mixing it with diverse erroneous tenants, such as they conceived might render Paul more odious in the eyes of Authority,
an expectation with lifting up the head, or stretching out the neck, as one that looketh for the coming of some speciall friend, whose company he much delighteth in; so much the word importeth.
an expectation with lifting up the head, or stretching out the neck, as one that looks for the coming of Some special friend, whose company he much delights in; so much the word imports.
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So affectionately desirous of enjoying still more communion with Christ was this blessed Apostle, that hee tels the Corinthians, I desire to know nothing among you but Christ, and him crucified: 1 Cor. 2.2. No, not at Corinth a City of Greece, a famous and learned City:
So affectionately desirous of enjoying still more communion with christ was this blessed Apostle, that he tells the Corinthians, I desire to know nothing among you but christ, and him Crucified: 1 Cor. 2.2. No, not At Corinth a city of Greece, a famous and learned city:
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Wee are made accepted in the Beloved, Ephes. 1.6. Againe, if you look forward into this Epistle written to the Philippians, you shall finde the Apostle disrobing himselfe of all outward priviledges:
we Are made accepted in the beloved, Ephesians 1.6. Again, if you look forward into this Epistle written to the Philippians, you shall find the Apostle disrobing himself of all outward privileges:
But how could those many opprobrious and contumelious speeches which the Hebrewes (at that time in a strange land) were subject unto, be said to be the reproaches of Christ,
But how could those many opprobrious and contumelious Speeches which the Hebrews (At that time in a strange land) were Subject unto, be said to be the Reproaches of christ,
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I reckon, saith the Apostle Rom. 8.18. or upon just reasoning I conclude, that all the sufferings of this world are not worthy to bee compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us:
I reckon, Says the Apostle Rom. 8.18. or upon just reasoning I conclude, that all the sufferings of this world Are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us:
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And as their glory which they shall receive in the world to come is incomparable, so their joy and consolation which they finde in communion with Christ here is unspeakable:
And as their glory which they shall receive in the world to come is incomparable, so their joy and consolation which they find in communion with christ Here is unspeakable:
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Should a Christian send out his soule by way of enquiry, to knock at the door of all worldly contentments, demanding whether any true soule-satisfying comfort and gain could be found in any of them;
Should a Christian send out his soul by Way of enquiry, to knock At the door of all worldly contentment's, demanding whither any true Soul-satisfying Comfort and gain could be found in any of them;
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Even as wee read concerning Wisdome, Job 28.12, 14. The depth saith, It is not in mee, &c. so here of soul-satisfying comfort and gain, it will be answered, It is not in us.
Even as we read Concerning Wisdom, Job 28.12, 14. The depth Says, It is not in me, etc. so Here of Soul-satisfying Comfort and gain, it will be answered, It is not in us.
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Inquiry I. If you should inquire of riches, whether they cannot give such soul-satisfying content: Alas, the answer is already upon record, Riches availe not in the day of wrath:
Inquiry I If you should inquire of riches, whither they cannot give such Soul-satisfying content: Alas, the answer is already upon record, Riches avail not in the day of wrath:
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but righteousnesse delivereth from death, Pro. 11.4. from the sting and curse of the first death, and altogether freeth from the second death. Tis righteousnesse;
but righteousness Delivereth from death, Pro 11.4. from the sting and curse of the First death, and altogether freeth from the second death. This righteousness;
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That righteousnesse, which in regard of working, was the righteousnesse of Christ, Rom. 5.18. and in regard of the imputing or appropriating of it, is called the righteousnesse of God, Rom. 3.21. Philip. 3.9. Paul durst not stick to a legall and duty-righteousnesse:
That righteousness, which in regard of working, was the righteousness of christ, Rom. 5.18. and in regard of the imputing or appropriating of it, is called the righteousness of God, Rom. 3.21. Philip. 3.9. Paul durst not stick to a Legal and duty-righteousnesse:
this will not stay the soule, nor quiet the conscience in times of deep distresse; but it must be a better, an higher righteousnesse, even the righteousnesse of Christ.
this will not stay the soul, nor quiet the conscience in times of deep distress; but it must be a better, an higher righteousness, even the righteousness of christ.
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Inquiry II. Honours and preferments, cannot you stand the soule in stead in an evill day? Cannot you step betwixt Gods wrath and a troubled conscience? Alas, these may carry worth and estimation among men;
Inquiry II Honours and preferments, cannot you stand the soul in stead in an evil day? Cannot you step betwixt God's wrath and a troubled conscience? Alas, these may carry worth and estimation among men;
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Inquiry III. Wife and children (those dear delights of men here upon earth) can you afford no soule-satisfying comfort in a time of spirituall distresse? These, these indeed, are sweet comforts whilest injoyed with the favour of God in Christ;
Inquiry III. Wife and children (those dear delights of men Here upon earth) can you afford no Soul-satisfying Comfort in a time of spiritual distress? These, these indeed, Are sweet comforts whilst enjoyed with the favour of God in christ;
as that blessed Martyr acknowledged, who being asked wh•her did love his Wife and children (hee seeming so willing to leave them to die for the name of Christ;) Yea, (saith hee) so deer are my wife and children to mee, that (were the whole world mine) I would give it to live with them,
as that blessed Martyr acknowledged, who being asked wh•her did love his Wife and children (he seeming so willing to leave them to die for the name of christ;) Yea, (Says he) so deer Are my wife and children to me, that (were the Whole world mine) I would give it to live with them,
Deerest friends, chiefest delights (coming in competition with Christ) must be disregarded. In this case wee must Patrem calcare, &c. as Jerome speaketh;
Dearest Friends, chiefest delights (coming in competition with christ) must be disregarded. In this case we must Patrem calcare, etc. as Jerome speaks;
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and the weight of remaining corruption? Doth not this constraine the poor wearied soule to cry out, O wretched man that I am, & c.? Now it is Christ alone that can ease this burthen:
and the weight of remaining corruption? Does not this constrain the poor wearied soul to cry out, Oh wretched man that I am, & c.? Now it is christ alone that can ease this burden:
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I thanke God through Christ (saith the Apostle.) Hee hath borne our griefes, and carried our sorrowes, saith the Prophet, Isai. 53.4. Wee are naturally dead in sinnes and trespasses, 'tis he that hath quickened us. Wee have NONLATINALPHABET, an hand-writing against us; 'tis hee alone that hath taken it away, and nailed it on his crosse.
I thank God through christ (Says the Apostle.) He hath born our griefs, and carried our sorrows, Says the Prophet, Isaiah 53.4. we Are naturally dead in Sins and Trespasses, it's he that hath quickened us. we have, an handwriting against us; it's he alone that hath taken it away, and nailed it on his cross.
We are subject to the power of darknesse; 'tis hee that hath spoyled principalities and powers, Coloss. 2.15. Hee hath disarmed Sathan of all power (finally) to hurt his elect.
We Are Subject to the power of darkness; it's he that hath spoiled principalities and Powers, Coloss. 2.15. He hath disarmed Sathan of all power (finally) to hurt his elect.
Whom hee hath set forth (saith the Apostle) to be a propitiation for sinne, Rom. 3.25. The originall word [ NONLATINALPHABET ] sheweth the everlasting purpose of God to give his Sonne for the redemption of his elect.
Whom he hath Set forth (Says the Apostle) to be a propitiation for sin, Rom. 3.25. The original word [ ] shows the everlasting purpose of God to give his Son for the redemption of his elect.
submitting himselfe to the whole curse of God deserved by their sinnes, and standing in the gappe (as it was said of Moses ) so bearing the brunt of Gods fiery wrath and indignation,
submitting himself to the Whole curse of God deserved by their Sins, and standing in the gap (as it was said of Moses) so bearing the brunt of God's fiery wrath and Indignation,
And to this purpose saith the Apostle, Christ is made to us of God, Wisedome, Righteousnesse, Sanctification, and Redemption, 1 Cor. 1.30. CHRIST is made (to such as beleeve in him) not onely Righteousnesse in respect of his perfect fulfilling the Law of GOD for them;
And to this purpose Says the Apostle, christ is made to us of God, Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, and Redemption, 1 Cor. 1.30. CHRIST is made (to such as believe in him) not only Righteousness in respect of his perfect fulfilling the Law of GOD for them;
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Secondly, Integrity and obedidience of life, answering for his disobedience. Thirdly, Perfect purity of nature, answering for the impurity of his corrupt nature.
Secondly, Integrity and Obedience of life, answering for his disobedience. Thirdly, Perfect purity of nature, answering for the impurity of his corrupt nature.
and himselfe acquitted in the sight of God, and accounted as holy and pure, as if hee had been conceived and born without sinne? And to finde all his sinnes (in CHRIST) not onely pardoned, but also overpowred:
and himself acquitted in the sighed of God, and accounted as holy and pure, as if he had been conceived and born without sin? And to find all his Sins (in CHRIST) not only pardoned, but also overpowered:
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and graces reviving, by the Spirit of the LORD? Like as that poore cripple wee reade of Acts 3. v. 8. when hee was cured, hee walked into the Temple, praising GOD, and leaping for joy:
and graces reviving, by the Spirit of the LORD? Like as that poor cripple we read of Acts 3. v. 8. when he was cured, he walked into the Temple, praising GOD, and leaping for joy:
even so the soule that findeth it selfe once thus set free by CHRIST, cannot but with much more abundant joy triumphantly rejoyce in the free grace and mercy of GOD in CHRIST, which hath set it free:
even so the soul that finds it self once thus Set free by CHRIST, cannot but with much more abundant joy triumphantly rejoice in the free grace and mercy of GOD in CHRIST, which hath Set it free:
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What is the chiefest good that the soule is capable of here in this life? What is it to have an heaven upon earth? Is it not to enjoy GOD? to have an intimate acquaintance with the LORD JESUS CHRIST? to enjoy the sweet manifestations of his presence, John 14. ver. 21.? Is not this the chiefest good,
What is the chiefest good that the soul is capable of Here in this life? What is it to have an heaven upon earth? Is it not to enjoy GOD? to have an intimate acquaintance with the LORD JESUS CHRIST? to enjoy the sweet manifestations of his presence, John 14. ver. 21.? Is not this the chiefest good,
and the great request of the soule, To be kissed with the kisses of CHRIST'S mouth, Cant. 1. v. 1.? The sweet intimations of CHRIST'S love to the soule are good more then wine: better then what-ever else can comfort.
and the great request of the soul, To be kissed with the Kisses of CHRIST'S Mouth, Cant 1. v. 1.? The sweet intimations of CHRIST'S love to the soul Are good more then wine: better then whatever Else can Comfort.
For CHRIST to take the soule into his banquetting-house, Cant. 2. v. 4. to communicate unto it largely the rich graces and treasures of his blessed Spirit;
For CHRIST to take the soul into his Banqueting house, Cant 2. v. 4. to communicate unto it largely the rich graces and treasures of his blessed Spirit;
to refresh the soule with those spirituall consolations which exceed all outward troubles; and to spread his banner or flagge of defence over the foule; a banner against sinne;
to refresh the soul with those spiritual consolations which exceed all outward Troubles; and to spread his banner or flag of defence over the foul; a banner against sin;
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and of the Churches deliverance, Dan. 8. v. 27. so the soule that hath once throughly tasted of these sweet consolations, is sick after more communion with CHRIST:
and of the Churches deliverance, Dan. 8. v. 27. so the soul that hath once thoroughly tasted of these sweet consolations, is sick After more communion with CHRIST:
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crying out with the Spouse, Stay mee with flagons, &c. Cant. 2.5. with the flagons of the wine of grace and spirituall consolations which Christ reacheth out to the soules of his.
crying out with the Spouse, Stay me with flagons, etc. Cant 2.5. with the flagons of the wine of grace and spiritual consolations which christ reaches out to the Souls of his.
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but even NONLATINALPHABET, in pressing afflictions, in tribulations, Roman. 5. ver. 3. The presence of CHRIST carrieth the soule above all the troubles of the world, and sets it upon that rock that is higher then all outward discouragements.
but even, in pressing afflictions, in tribulations, Roman. 5. ver. 3. The presence of CHRIST Carrieth the soul above all the Troubles of the world, and sets it upon that rock that is higher then all outward discouragements.
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Because CHRIST onely can sweeten death, and enable the soule couragiously to encounter that enemy which Aristotle calleth NONLATINALPHABET, The most Terrible of Terribles;
Because CHRIST only can sweeten death, and enable the soul courageously to encounter that enemy which Aristotle calls, The most Terrible of Terribles;
and Bildad (one of Jobs friends) The King of terrours; when Sathan (as usually hee doth in his last and greatest assault) sendeth in his accusations like the waves of the sea,
and Bildad (one of Jobs Friends) The King of terrors; when Sathan (as usually he does in his last and greatest assault) sends in his accusations like the waves of the sea,
Without CHRIST the soule meeteth with emptinesse in the greatest worldly fulnesse. 'Tis CHRIST that filleth all in all. Ephes. 1.23. He putteth fulnesse of content and satisfaction into all the things that his servants enjoy:
Without CHRIST the soul meeteth with emptiness in the greatest worldly fullness. It's CHRIST that fills all in all. Ephesians 1.23. He putteth fullness of content and satisfaction into all the things that his Servants enjoy:
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if little, hee is thankfull for it, and content with it. Godlinesse carrieth a selfe-sufficiencie along with it: NONLATINALPHABET, 1 Timoth. 6. ver. 6. Other things without CHRIST may carry a shew of happinesse in them;
if little, he is thankful for it, and content with it. Godliness Carrieth a self-sufficiency along with it:, 1 Timothy 6. ver. 6. Other things without CHRIST may carry a show of happiness in them;
They are but a meer image and representation: All worldly pomp is but a phantasie: Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp, NONLATINALPHABET, Acts 25.23. These things are not so excellent as men think them to be.
They Are but a mere image and representation: All worldly pomp is but a fantasy: Agrippa and Bernice Come with great pomp,, Acts 25.23. These things Are not so excellent as men think them to be.
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Secondly, This may be an Use of Instruction, to teach Christians seriously to take notice of the happy estate and condition of every soul reconciled to GOD in CHRIST:
Secondly, This may be an Use of Instruction, to teach Christians seriously to take notice of the happy estate and condition of every soul reconciled to GOD in CHRIST:
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That which the Apostle speaketh to this purpose (a Corinth. 6. ver. 10.) is a strange Paradox to a naturall man, As having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
That which the Apostle speaks to this purpose (a Corinth. 6. ver. 10.) is a strange Paradox to a natural man, As having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
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Although the Lord many times leadeth his people into the wildernesse, yet even there will hee speake comfortably unto them, Hos. 2. vers. 14. GOD usually giveth in most of himselfe to his when they are most destitute of outward comforts:
Although the Lord many times leads his people into the Wilderness, yet even there will he speak comfortably unto them, Hos. 2. vers. 14. GOD usually gives in most of himself to his when they Are most destitute of outward comforts:
who keep their choycest cordialls for fainting fits. Thousands (I am confident) of imprisoned and plundered Saints can experimentally speake to the truth of this.
who keep their Choicest cordials for fainting fits. Thousands (I am confident) of imprisoned and plundered Saints can experimentally speak to the truth of this.
When thou walkest thorow the fire, thou shalt not be burnt, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee, Isai. 43.2. Whither will the childe feare to goe whilest it is in the fathers armes.
When thou walkest thorough the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee, Isaiah 43.2. Whither will the child Fear to go whilst it is in the Father's arms.
and in the meane time altogether carelesse concerning that which they ought principally to labour after, never truely seeking after communion with GOD in CHRIST.
and in the mean time altogether careless Concerning that which they ought principally to labour After, never truly seeking After communion with GOD in CHRIST.
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Of such wee may justly take up that complaint, Yee will not come unto mee, that yee might have life, John 5. vers. 40. They will not come to CHRIST, they will not beleeve in him, they will not roll themselves upon him for life and salvation:
Of such we may justly take up that complaint, Ye will not come unto me, that ye might have life, John 5. vers. 40. They will not come to CHRIST, they will not believe in him, they will not roll themselves upon him for life and salvation:
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To such I may say (in the words of the holy Spirit), Why is there a price put into the hands of fools, seeing they have not an heart to it? Why doe such lay out their money for that which is not bread? (Isa. 55. ver. 2.) for that which will not comfort in time of need? Why is the blessed, free and gratious tender of CHRIST so slenderly esteemed,
To such I may say (in the words of the holy Spirit), Why is there a price put into the hands of Fools, seeing they have not an heart to it? Why do such lay out their money for that which is not bred? (Isaiah 55. ver. 2.) for that which will not Comfort in time of need? Why is the blessed, free and gracious tender of CHRIST so slenderly esteemed,
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and ungratefully refused? This, this will prove The condemnation, That men love darknesse rather then light, John 3. ver. 19. How shall this muzzle the mouthes of all impenitent sinners that have lived in these Gospel times, who have neglected so great salvation as hath been held forth unto them? How unutterably miserable shall the condition of such be, When the LORD JESƲS shall bee revealed from heaven with his mighty Angels in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not GOD,
and ungratefully refused? This, this will prove The condemnation, That men love darkness rather then Light, John 3. ver. 19. How shall this muzzle the mouths of all impenitent Sinners that have lived in these Gospel times, who have neglected so great salvation as hath been held forth unto them? How unutterably miserable shall the condition of such be, When the LORD JESƲS shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty Angels in flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not GOD,
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Fourthly, The Use of this in the last place shall be for exhortation, to exhort every one of us, that as wee desire to finde any true, solid, soule-satisfying comfort either in life or death;
Fourthly, The Use of this in the last place shall be for exhortation, to exhort every one of us, that as we desire to find any true, solid, Soul-satisfying Comfort either in life or death;
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Strive to be found in CHRIST, not having any righteousnesse of your owne, but that which is through the faith of CHRIST, the righteousnesse which is of GOD by faith, Philipp.
Strive to be found in CHRIST, not having any righteousness of your own, but that which is through the faith of CHRIST, the righteousness which is of GOD by faith, Philip.
This made that blessed Ignatius, when hee heard the lions roare, (that were purposely kept hungry, to the end they might more eagerly devour him) cry out, O that I were with those beasts that are prepared for mee, whom I desire should soon make an end of mee:
This made that blessed Ignatius, when he herd the Lions roar, (that were purposely kept hungry, to the end they might more eagerly devour him) cry out, Oh that I were with those beasts that Are prepared for me, whom I desire should soon make an end of me:
but if they should refuse to touch my body (as through fear sometimes they have abstained from some of the Saints) I would provoke them to fall upon me.
but if they should refuse to touch my body (as through Fear sometime they have abstained from Some of the Saints) I would provoke them to fallen upon me.
The heat and strength of this love hath also moved the Saints, lying upon their death-beds, (even as it is reported of the Swanne) to sing before their death;
The heat and strength of this love hath also moved the Saints, lying upon their deathbeds, (even as it is reported of the Swan) to sing before their death;
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with old Simeon to cry out, LORD, now let thy servant depart in peace, Luke 2. vers. 29. And with good Hilarian, These seventy yeeres and upwards thou hast served the LORD;
with old Simeon to cry out, LORD, now let thy servant depart in peace, Lycia 2. vers. 29. And with good Hilarion, These seventy Years and upward thou hast served the LORD;
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As a Reverend Divine that I have read of, who the day before hee died, called earnestly for the Bible, saying, Come, oh come, death approacheth, let us gather some flowers to comfort this houre.
As a Reverend Divine that I have read of, who the day before he died, called earnestly for the bible, saying, Come, o come, death Approaches, let us gather Some flowers to Comfort this hour.
which they could never have done, had they not assuredly knowne that they should be exceeding gainers by their change, had they not confidently beleeved, that when these earthly tabernacles should be dissolved, they should have a building of GOD, not made with hands, &c. Oh how doth it concern us (especially in these cloudy dayes) to strive for interest in CHRIST!
which they could never have done, had they not assuredly known that they should be exceeding gainers by their change, had they not confidently believed, that when these earthly Tabernacles should be dissolved, they should have a building of GOD, not made with hands, etc. O how does it concern us (especially in these cloudy days) to strive for Interest in CHRIST!
I shall conclude in the words of the Apostle in the same Epistle wherein I began, Phil. 4.8. Finally brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are of good report:
I shall conclude in the words of the Apostle in the same Epistle wherein I began, Philip 4.8. Finally brothers, whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are of good report:
