A patterne for all, especially for noble and honourable persons, to teach them how to die nobly and honourably. Delivered in a sermon preached at the solemne interment of the corps of the Right Honourable Robert Earle of Warwick. Who aged 70 years 11. months, died April 19. And was honorably buried, May 1. 1658. at Felsted in Essex. By Edmund Calamy B.D. and pastor of the church at Aldermanbury.
THese words are a description of the constancy and perseverance of the Old Testament Saints in holinesse, notwithstanding all the difficulties and discouragements they met with.
THese words Are a description of the constancy and perseverance of the Old Testament Saints in holiness, notwithstanding all the difficulties and discouragements they met with.
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1. The persons mentioned, these all. That is, (as some would have it) all the forementioned Saints, Abel, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, &c. (except Enoch who dyed not,
1. The Persons mentioned, these all. That is, (as Some would have it) all the forementioned Saints, Abel, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, etc. (except Enoch who died not,
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and yet continued in the faith, and in that faith was taken up) These all. But I conceive that the Holy Ghost principally and directly, intends only such of the forenamed Saints, who were heirs of the land of promise,
and yet continued in the faith, and in that faith was taken up) These all. But I conceive that the Holy Ghost principally and directly, intends only such of the forenamed Saints, who were Heirs of the land of promise,
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These all. That is, all those who lived in the second world after the flood, Abraham, and Sarah, Isaac, and Jacob; the Husband, and the Wife; the Father, the Son, and the Grandchild. These all.
These all. That is, all those who lived in the second world After the flood, Abraham, and Sarah, Isaac, and Jacob; the Husband, and the Wife; the Father, the Son, and the Grandchild. These all.
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They died according to the faith in which they lived, NONLATINALPHABET is here put for NONLATINALPHABET, or NONLATINALPHABET as ver. 9. 11, 17. They died according to the faith;
They died according to the faith in which they lived, is Here put for, or as for. 9. 11, 17. They died according to the faith;
but having seen them afar off, and were perswaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that, &c. God had promised that the Messias should come of their seed,
but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that, etc. God had promised that the Messias should come of their seed,
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and that in him all the nations of the world should be blessed. God had promised that he would give them the land of Canaun, and not only an earthly, but an heavenly Canuan. Now all these died, perswaded of the truth of these promises, embracing, or (as the Greek word signifieth) kissing them. They saw them afar off, and beleeved them.
and that in him all the Nations of the world should be blessed. God had promised that he would give them the land of Canaun, and not only an earthly, but an heavenly Canuan. Now all these died, persuaded of the truth of these promises, embracing, or (as the Greek word signifies) kissing them. They saw them afar off, and believed them.
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They died perswaded of salvation by Christ, and embracing, saluting, and kissing the Lord Jesus. They died in the faith of the promised land of Canaan, and they died looking, waiting,
They died persuaded of salvation by christ, and embracing, saluting, and kissing the Lord jesus. They died in the faith of the promised land of Canaan, and they died looking, waiting,
and resting upon God in Christ for a better country, which is an heavenly, ver. 16. In a word, they died beleeving they should go to that City which hath foundations, whose builder,
and resting upon God in christ for a better country, which is an heavenly, ver. 16. In a word, they died believing they should go to that city which hath foundations, whose builder,
and maker is God, ver. 10. This was that blessed, happy, and noble close, and end of daies which these godly and honourable Patriarks made. These all dyed in faith.
and maker is God, ver. 10. This was that blessed, happy, and noble close, and end of days which these godly and honourable Patriarchs made. These all died in faith.
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Before the flood, some lived seven hundred, others eight hundred, others nine hundred years ▪ but it is added as the common Epitaph of them all, Mortuus est, he dyed, Gen. 5. 8, 14, 17, 20, 31. Death is the haven of every man,
Before the flood, Some lived seven hundred, Others eight hundred, Others nine hundred Years ▪ but it is added as the Common Epitaph of them all, Mortuus est, he died, Gen. 5. 8, 14, 17, 20, 31. Death is the Haven of every man,
The longest day will have a night, and the longest life a death. This life is nothing else but prolixitas mortis (as one saith) or tendentia ad mortem. A lingring kind of death, or a pacing, or journeying to death.
The longest day will have a night, and the longest life a death. This life is nothing Else but prolixitas mortis (as one Says) or Tendentia ad mortem. A lingering kind of death, or a pacing, or journeying to death.
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and who are nearer death when first borne, than some of them were when an hundred years old. Let me beseech you frequently, solemnly, and seriously to consider, That though we live never so long and labour by physick, and temperate diet, and wholesome aire to prolong our lives,
and who Are nearer death when First born, than Some of them were when an hundred Years old. Let me beseech you frequently, solemnly, and seriously to Consider, That though we live never so long and labour by physic, and temperate diet, and wholesome air to prolong our lives,
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As the King of Persia told Constantine the Emperour, when he had shewed him all the wealth of Rome; These are indeed (saith he) wonderful things which you shew me,
As the King of Persiam told Constantine the Emperor, when he had showed him all the wealth of Room; These Are indeed (Says he) wondered things which you show me,
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and are ready to say with the rich foole in the Gospel, Soul take thy ease, eat drink and be merry, thou hast goods laid up for many years, and in the mean time forget what God said to him, Thou foole, this night thy soul shall be required of thee,
and Are ready to say with the rich fool in the Gospel, Soul take thy ease, eat drink and be merry, thou hast goods laid up for many Years, and in the mean time forget what God said to him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee,
then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? It is said of wicked men, Psalm 49. 11. Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever,
then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? It is said of wicked men, Psalm 49. 11. Their inward Thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever,
Then it followeth, ver. 13. This their way is their folly, yet their posteritie approve their sayings. Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not, &c. Though he thinks he shall abide,
Then it follows, ver. 13. This their Way is their folly, yet their posterity approve their sayings. Nevertheless man being in honour Abideth not, etc. Though he thinks he shall abide,
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Heu vivunt homines tanquam mors nulla sequatur, Aut velut infernus fabula vana foret. Let us supplicate unto God, That he would teach us effectually to remember our frailtie,
Heu Vivunt homines tanquam mors nulla sequatur, Or velut Infernus fabula Vana foret. Let us supplicate unto God, That he would teach us effectually to Remember our frailty,
2. That it will come very shortly. It is not long, but we must all go down to the house of rottennesse. This life is but as an hand-breadth, as a vapor, &c. swifter than a post, and passeth away as the swift ships, and as the Eagle that hasteth to the prey, it is nothing else but a salve vale.
2. That it will come very shortly. It is not long, but we must all go down to the house of rottenness. This life is but as an handbreadth, as a vapor, etc. swifter than a post, and passes away as the swift ships, and as the Eagl that hastes to the prey, it is nothing Else but a salve vale.
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3. Uncertainly, as to the time when, the place where, and the manner how. Your Almanacks will tell you when the next Eclipse of the Sunne and Moone will be.
3. Uncertainly, as to the time when, the place where, and the manner how. Your Almanacs will tell you when the next Eclipse of the Sun and Moon will be.
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and a secret snare in which the birds of the aire are suddenly caught, Eccles. 9. 12. Luk. 21. 35. Psal. 73. 19. 5. That it comes irresistibly like paine upon a woman with childe, 1 Thes. 5. 3. Death will not tarry till we be ready for it.
and a secret snare in which the Birds of the air Are suddenly caught, Eccles. 9. 12. Luk. 21. 35. Psalm 73. 19. 5. That it comes irresistibly like pain upon a woman with child, 1 Thebes 5. 3. Death will not tarry till we be ready for it.
The young man as Gregory the great relates it) when he saw he must die cried out, Inducias Domine usque ad mane, Lord tarry till to morrow; but God would not heare.
The young man as Gregory the great relates it) when he saw he must die cried out, Inducias Domine usque ad mane, Lord tarry till to morrow; but God would not hear.
And therefore we had need be careful ut semel pie moriamur (as Paraeus saith) that we may once die well; for we cannot live again upon earth to live better.
And Therefore we had need be careful ut semel pie moriamur (as Pareus Says) that we may once die well; for we cannot live again upon earth to live better.
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7. That after death comes judgement, and after judgement everlasting happinesse, or everlasting misery. Death is nothing else but a passage to judgement.
7. That After death comes judgement, and After judgement everlasting happiness, or everlasting misery. Death is nothing Else but a passage to judgement.
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Did we consider these things, and consider them seriously as we ought to do, it would work very many gracious and most glorious effects in us. Therefore Moses saith very emphatically:
Did we Consider these things, and Consider them seriously as we ought to do, it would work very many gracious and most glorious effects in us. Therefore Moses Says very emphatically:
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Plato tells us, that true Philosophy is nothing else but a meditation of death. The Egyptians in all their great feasts had a deaths-head served in as one dish, to teach them sobrietie and temperance in eating and drinking.
Plato tells us, that true Philosophy is nothing Else but a meditation of death. The egyptians in all their great feasts had a Death's head served in as one dish, to teach them sobriety and temperance in eating and drinking.
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Jerusalems filthiness was in her 〈 ◊ 〉, because she remembred not her latter end, Lam. 1. 9. 2. It will marvellously weane us from the love of the world.
Jerusalems filthiness was in her 〈 ◊ 〉, Because she remembered not her latter end, Lam. 1. 9. 2. It will marvellously wean us from the love of the world.
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To what purpose do we provide multum viatici, when we have but parum viae; much victuals, when we have but a short journey? The like argument is used, 1 Cor. 7. 29. 30, 31. 3. It will make Jesus Christ and his righteousness very pretious to us.
To what purpose do we provide multum viatici, when we have but Parum Viae; much victuals, when we have but a short journey? The like argument is used, 1 Cor. 7. 29. 30, 31. 3. It will make jesus christ and his righteousness very precious to us.
And therefore the Apostle accounts all things dung and drosse, that he might gaine Christ and be found in him at that great day, not having his own righteousnesse, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousuesse which is of God by faith.
And Therefore the Apostle accounts all things dung and dross, that he might gain christ and be found in him At that great day, not having his own righteousness, but that which is through the faith of christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith.
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And St. John saith, Blessed are the dead which dye in the Lord, for they rest from their labours, &c. He that dies in Christ, shall certainly go to Christ.
And Saint John Says, Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours, etc. He that die in christ, shall Certainly go to christ.
4. It will exceedingly quicken us to provide effectually, and to speed and hasten our provisions for heaven. There is nothing will more provoke us to labour for that life which never shall have an end, than the serious consideration that this life will shortly have an end. These all died. This is the first inference.
4. It will exceedingly quicken us to provide effectually, and to speed and hasten our provisions for heaven. There is nothing will more provoke us to labour for that life which never shall have an end, than the serious consideration that this life will shortly have an end. These all died. This is the First Inference.
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The father, the child, and grandchild, all godly, and yet all these died. The first that ever tasted of death was a godly man, even godly Abel. For the godly have the same principle of mortality within them which others have.
The father, the child, and grandchild, all godly, and yet all these died. The First that ever tasted of death was a godly man, even godly Abel. For the godly have the same principle of mortality within them which Others have.
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They shall never be cloathed with the house which is from above, till they be uncloathed of their earthly Tabernacle. Therefore blessed be God that they must die.
They shall never be clothed with the house which is from above, till they be Unclothed of their earthly Tabernacle. Therefore blessed be God that they must die.
O that I could perswade the people of God to look upon death with a paire of Scripture-spectacles. Death in it selfe considered, is the King of terrors,
Oh that I could persuade the people of God to look upon death with a pair of Scripture spectacles. Death in it self considered, is the King of terrors,
It is as a 〈 ◊ 〉 without a sting. It is (as the brazen Serpent was to the Isralites) not a hurting, but a healing Serpent. It is your birth-day. The birth-day of heavens eternity.
It is as a 〈 ◊ 〉 without a sting. It is (as the brazen Serpent was to the Israelites) not a hurting, but a healing Serpent. It is your birthday. The birthday of heavens eternity.
a going from your own houses, to your Fathers house: a putting off of the ragges of mortalitie, that you may be cloathed with the robes of immortality. In a word.
a going from your own houses, to your Father's house: a putting off of the rags of mortality, that you may be clothed with the robes of immortality. In a word.
These all died. Abraham a Lord and a mighty Prince or a Prince of God, as he is called, Gen. 23. 6. One who had three hundred and eighteen trained servants in his family.
These all died. Abraham a Lord and a mighty Prince or a Prince of God, as he is called, Gen. 23. 6. One who had three hundred and eighteen trained Servants in his family.
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And so did Jacob the grandchilde, a man of honour, and great renown, one who is called a Prince, and as a Prince had power with God and with men and prevailed over both.
And so did Jacob the grandchild, a man of honour, and great renown, one who is called a Prince, and as a Prince had power with God and with men and prevailed over both.
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These all died. The Cardinal of Winchester (commonly called the rich Cardinal, who procured the death of the good Duke of Glocester in the raign of King Henry the sixth,
These all died. The Cardinal of Winchester (commonly called the rich Cardinal, who procured the death of the good Duke of Gloucester in the Reign of King Henry the sixth,
murmuring and repining thereat, cried out, Fie? will not death be hired? will money do nothing? must I die that have so great riches? If the whole realme of England would save my life, I am able either by policy to get it,
murmuring and repining thereat, cried out, Fie? will not death be hired? will money do nothing? must I die that have so great riches? If the Whole realm of England would save my life, I am able either by policy to get it,
What man is he that liveth (saith David) and shall not see death? The Hebrew is, What strong man liveth and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? What's become of Alexander the great? Pompey the great? Charles the great? Are they not all dead? This day we have a sad example before us of the death of a very great, and most Noble person. Wise men die (saith David) as well as fools, and great, as well as small. The mortal sithe (saith one) is Master of the Royal Scepter,
What man is he that lives (Says David) and shall not see death? The Hebrew is, What strong man lives and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? What's become of Alexander the great? Pompey the great? Charles the great? are they not all dead? This day we have a sad Exampl before us of the death of a very great, and most Noble person. Wise men die (Says David) as well as Fools, and great, as well as small. The Mortal sith (Says one) is Master of the Royal Sceptre,
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I could tell a doleful story of a great man, who when he saw there was no remedy but he must die, cried out in a lamentable manner, let me live the life of a toad rather than dye. But yet he died.
I could tell a doleful story of a great man, who when he saw there was no remedy but he must die, cried out in a lamentable manner, let me live the life of a toad rather than die. But yet he died.
And of another, who when he saw he must die, caused himselfe to be carried to the place where his baggs of gold and silver were, and taking them up in his armes,
And of Another, who when he saw he must die, caused himself to be carried to the place where his bags of gold and silver were, and taking them up in his arms,
Naked they came out of their mothers wombe, and naked they must returne thither. They brought nothing into this world, and it is certaine they can carry nothing out.
Naked they Come out of their mother's womb, and naked they must return thither. They brought nothing into this world, and it is certain they can carry nothing out.
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There is a famous story of Saladine the great Sultan of Egypt, who when he was dying caused his coffin to be carried thorough the campe where all his souldiers were, with this saying, Saladinus totus Asiae Dominator ex tanto imperio tantisque opibus, &c. Saladine the great Ruler of all Asia, of all his Empire,
There is a famous story of Saladine the great Sultan of Egypt, who when he was dying caused his coffin to be carried through the camp where all his Soldiers were, with this saying, Saladinus totus Asia Dominator ex tanto Imperial tantisque opibus, etc. Saladine the great Ruler of all Asia, of all his Empire,
O miser (saith one thereupon) hoc assidue timés quod semel faciendum est? hoc times quod in tuä manu est ne timeas? Pietatem assume, superstitionem omitte;
Oh miser (Says one thereupon) hoc assidue timés quod semel faciendum est? hoc times quod in tuä manu est ne timeas? Pietatem assume, superstitionem omit;
O miserable wretch, why doest thou daily fear that which one day must come to passe? why doest thou feare that which is in thy power not to feare? leave off thy superstitions, labour after true piety,
Oh miserable wretch, why dost thou daily Fear that which one day must come to pass? why dost thou Fear that which is in thy power not to Fear? leave off thy superstitions, labour After true piety,
And therefore let me beseech you to imitate Philip King of Macedon, who appointed a boy every morning to come to him and to say to him, Remember thou art a man and must die.
And Therefore let me beseech you to imitate Philip King of Macedon, who appointed a boy every morning to come to him and to say to him, remember thou art a man and must die.
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And the Emperors of Constantinople, who on their Coronation day, had a Mason appointed to present unto them certaine marble stones, using these ensuing words, Elige ab his saxis ex quo (invictissime Caesar) Ipse tibi tumulum me fabricare velis.
And the Emperor's of Constantinople, who on their Coronation day, had a Mason appointed to present unto them certain Marble stones, using these ensuing words, Elige ab his saxis ex quo (invictissime Caesar) Ipse tibi tumulum me fabricare velis.
Or if you will have a Scripture-example, Let me beseech you to imitate that rich and great person, Joseph of Arimathea who built his Sepulchre in his garden.
Or if you will have a Scripture-example, Let me beseech you to imitate that rich and great person, Joseph of Arimathea who built his Sepulchre in his garden.
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In the midst of all your pleasures and pastimes remember you must shortly leave them. It was a wise speech of Charles the fifth to the Duke of Venice, who,
In the midst of all your pleasures and pastimes Remember you must shortly leave them. It was a wise speech of Charles the fifth to the Duke of Venice, who,
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They that are great in place, and greater in sin, shall have great damnation. Where God hath bestowed great benefits, if they be accompanied with great iniquities, God will plague them with great punishments. It is said, Rev. 6. 15, 16. The Kings of the earth and the great men,
They that Are great in place, and greater in since, shall have great damnation. Where God hath bestowed great benefits, if they be accompanied with great iniquities, God will plague them with great punishments. It is said, Rev. 6. 15, 16. The Kings of the earth and the great men,
Therefore let rich men labour to be righteous as well as rich, and great men to be good as well as great! for riches without righteousnesse is but as a golden jewel in a swines snout, and greatnesse without goodnesse is,
Therefore let rich men labour to be righteous as well as rich, and great men to be good as well as great! for riches without righteousness is but as a golden jewel in a Swine snout, and greatness without Goodness is,
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Remember Abraham ▪ who though he was a Lord and a mightie Prince, yet he was also a friend of Gods, and the Father of the faithful: Though he was rich in gold and silver, yet he was richer in faith and obedience.
remember Abraham ▪ who though he was a Lord and a mighty Prince, yet he was also a friend of God's, and the Father of the faithful: Though he was rich in gold and silver, yet he was Richer in faith and Obedience.
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And though he had three hundred and eightteen trained servants in his house, yet he was exactly carefull to traine them all up in the wayes and Commandements of God.
And though he had three hundred and eightteen trained Servants in his house, yet he was exactly careful to train them all up in the ways and commandments of God.
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And remember Jacob, and how God himselfe changed his name, and called him Israel because he wrestled with God, and as a Prince had power with God and man, and by prayers and teares prevailed over them.
And Remember Jacob, and how God himself changed his name, and called him Israel Because he wrestled with God, and as a Prince had power with God and man, and by Prayers and tears prevailed over them.
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It is as an embroidery upon an embroidery. And therefore let great men labour to be good men. The more you have of holiness the fitter you will be for happiness. The more you have of grace, the fitter you will be for glory. This is the third inference.
It is as an embroidery upon an embroidery. And Therefore let great men labour to be good men. The more you have of holiness the fitter you will be for happiness. The more you have of grace, the fitter you will be for glory. This is the third Inference.
Wherefore my beloved brethren let me beseech you not only to beleeve, but to persevere in beleeving, not only to be holy but to persevere in holinesse, and as the Apostle saith, To perfect holinesse in the feare of God.
Wherefore my Beloved brothers let me beseech you not only to believe, but to persevere in believing, not only to be holy but to persevere in holiness, and as the Apostle Says, To perfect holiness in the Fear of God.
The excellency of a Christian is not only to be holy, but to finish holinesse, not only to have a good beginning, but a happy closure, and conclusion of his life.
The excellency of a Christian is not only to be holy, but to finish holiness, not only to have a good beginning, but a happy closure, and conclusion of his life.
This is a necessary lesson in this Apostatizing age wherein so many sons of the morning, and children of high illumination are fallen into the darknesse of sin, and errour:
This is a necessary Lesson in this Apostatizing age wherein so many Sons of the morning, and children of high illumination Are fallen into the darkness of since, and error:
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and many, who in outward appearance were as fixt starres, are now proved falling starres; in so much, that if Mr. Fox were alive againe, he would see cause rather to write a book of Apostates than a book of Martyrs. And there are also some risen up amongst us, who (being many of them Apostatized themselves) begin to preach the Doctrine of the Apostacy of the Saints.
and many, who in outward appearance were as fixed Stars, Are now proved falling Stars; in so much, that if Mr. Fox were alive again, he would see cause rather to write a book of Apostates than a book of Martyrs. And there Are also Some risen up among us, who (being many of them Apostatized themselves) begin to preach the Doctrine of the Apostasy of the Saints.
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And to beleeve that whosoever is truly united unto Jesus Christ by a lively faith, shall be so preserved by Christ in the use of all Gospel-means, that he shall never totally and finally fall away.
And to believe that whosoever is truly united unto jesus christ by a lively faith, shall be so preserved by christ in the use of all Gospel means, that he shall never totally and finally fallen away.
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Christ Jesus at the day of judgement will have a compleat body mystical, as well as natural. He will not loose any of his real members, for then his body should be incompleat.
christ jesus At the day of judgement will have a complete body mystical, as well as natural. He will not lose any of his real members, for then his body should be incomplete.
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There was a book written in King James his dayes by Bertius, of the Apostacy of the Saints. This book the forenamed King calls (in a letter written to the States of Holland) A book with a blasphemous title.
There was a book written in King James his days by Bertius, of the Apostasy of the Saints. This book the forenamed King calls (in a Letter written to the States of Holland) A book with a blasphemous title.
there are books lately written to very good purpose for the justification of the doctrine of perseverance. To me it is sufficient; that God hath said it;
there Are books lately written to very good purpose for the justification of the Doctrine of perseverance. To me it is sufficient; that God hath said it;
He hath said, I will put my feare in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me. He hath said, Neverthelesse the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seale, the Lord knoweth who are his, &c. Though Hymeneus and Philetas have not stood sure,
He hath said, I will put my Fear in their hearts, that they shall not depart from me. He hath said, Nevertheless the Foundation of God Stands sure, having this seal, the Lord Knoweth who Are his, etc. Though Hymenaeus and Philetas have not stood sure,
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And he is now in heaven at the right hand of his Father making intercession for us. And the chief end of his intercession is, that God would uphold and continue us in his favour unto the end:
And he is now in heaven At the right hand of his Father making Intercession for us. And the chief end of his Intercession is, that God would uphold and continue us in his favour unto the end:
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If God the holy Ghost be given to the Saints to abide in them for ever, and if the seed of God abides in them to keep them from total and final Apostacy; then we may safely conclude;
If God the holy Ghost be given to the Saints to abide in them for ever, and if the seed of God abides in them to keep them from total and final Apostasy; then we may safely conclude;
Quest. Did not Saint Austin himselfe the great Champion of free grace, against the Pelagians, hold the doctrine of the Apostacy of the Saints? For though he saith, That an elect justified person shall never finally fall away,
Quest. Did not Saint Austin himself the great Champion of free grace, against the Pelagians, hold the Doctrine of the Apostasy of the Saints? For though he Says, That an elect justified person shall never finally fallen away,
yet he seems to say, that there are many truely justified who are not elect, and that justification, and election are not termes convertible. And that many are justified by a faith working by charity, who (not being elected) fall away totally and finally.
yet he seems to say, that there Are many truly justified who Are not elect, and that justification, and election Are not terms convertible. And that many Are justified by a faith working by charity, who (not being elected) fallen away totally and finally.
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But this learned brother may, if he please, read an answer to most of those quotations long ago given by Bishop Abbot in his animadversions upon Tompsons Diatriba de amissione & intercisione justificationis & gratiae.
But this learned brother may, if he please, read an answer to most of those quotations long ago given by Bishop Abbot in his animadversions upon Thompson Diatriba de amission & intercision justificationis & Gratiae.
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And he may likewise find many sayings brought out of St. Austin which do most fully and clearly prove, that he held not only that no elect man can finally fall away,
And he may likewise find many sayings brought out of Saint Austin which do most Fully and clearly prove, that he held not only that no elect man can finally fallen away,
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but those whom he thus calleth; and glorifieth none, but those whom he hath predestinated, called, and justified, &c. Againe, speaking of the vessels of wrath and of the reprobates he saith, That God brings none of them to sound and spiritual repentance, by which a man is reconciled to God in Christ, whether he waites longer on them, (then on the elect) or shorter.
but those whom he thus calls; and Glorifieth none, but those whom he hath predestinated, called, and justified, etc. Again, speaking of the vessels of wrath and of the Reprobates he Says, That God brings none of them to found and spiritual Repentance, by which a man is reconciled to God in christ, whither he waits longer on them, (then on the elect) or shorter.
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That the gift of the holy Ghost, to wit, the love of God shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost is given only to those who shall raigne with Christ for ever in heaven.
That the gift of the holy Ghost, to wit, the love of God shed abroad in our hearts by the holy Ghost is given only to those who shall Reign with christ for ever in heaven.
But the gift of the holy Ghost is proper to the Saints, of which no stranger doth communicate, that is, no man that shall never inherit the Kingdome of heaven.
But the gift of the holy Ghost is proper to the Saints, of which no stranger does communicate, that is, no man that shall never inherit the Kingdom of heaven.
These places and many more which might be brought and are brought by the forementioned Author, are sufficient to prove that according to the mind of St. Austin none but the elect of God are in time effectually called,
These places and many more which might be brought and Are brought by the forementioned Author, Are sufficient to prove that according to the mind of Saint Austin none but the elect of God Are in time effectually called,
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and therefore the effectually called, and justified, &c. can no more fall away than the elect, which all confesse to be under an impossibility of Apostacy in St. Austins judgment.
and Therefore the effectually called, and justified, etc. can no more fallen away than the elect, which all confess to be under an impossibility of Apostasy in Saint Austins judgement.
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For there are Divers learned men that are so much scandalized at the great Apostacy of some eminent professours in our unhappy dayes, that they begin to be stagger'd, and to doubt of the truth of the doctrine of Perseverance.
For there Are Diverse learned men that Are so much scandalized At the great Apostasy of Some eminent professors in our unhappy days, that they begin to be staggered, and to doubt of the truth of the Doctrine of Perseverance.
For my part, I conceive, that these Reverend and learned men should rather doubt of the truth of their graces whom they see thus foully to A postatize,
For my part, I conceive, that these Reverend and learned men should rather doubt of the truth of their graces whom they see thus foully to A postatize,
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than of the truth of the Doctrine of Perseverance. But howsoever, let us take heed of laying this stumbling block: least by our practical Apostacy men should begin to turne Doctrinal Apostates. Let us labour to dye well, as well as to live well, to continue and persevere in wel-doing.
than of the truth of the Doctrine of Perseverance. But howsoever, let us take heed of laying this stumbling block: least by our practical Apostasy men should begin to turn Doctrinal Apostates. Let us labour to die well, as well as to live well, to continue and persevere in welldoing.
but we are not of them who draw back unto perdition, &c. And what the Apostle Peter saith ▪ It had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousnesse,
but we Are not of them who draw back unto perdition, etc. And what the Apostle Peter Says ▪ It had been better for them not to have known the Way of righteousness,
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than after they have known it, to turne from the holy commandment delivered to them, &c. Remember also Lots wife. She did only look back, she did not go back, and yet she was turned into a pillar of salt. As God hath fire and brimstone for a Sodomite, so he hath a pillar of salt for an Apostate.
than After they have known it, to turn from the holy Commandment Delivered to them, etc. remember also Lots wife. She did only look back, she did not go back, and yet she was turned into a pillar of salt. As God hath fire and brimstone for a Sodomite, so he hath a pillar of salt for an Apostate.
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and the mightinesse and multitude of their spiritual enemies, it is impossible for them not to fall away) But we say it is impossible upon supposition. Considering the unchangeable nature of God, and the unchangeable decree and purpose of God, and the unchangeable Covenant, promises and Oath of God, in this respect we say it is impossible.
and the mightiness and multitude of their spiritual enemies, it is impossible for them not to fallen away) But we say it is impossible upon supposition. Considering the unchangeable nature of God, and the unchangeable Decree and purpose of God, and the unchangeable Covenant, promises and Oath of God, in this respect we say it is impossible.
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and they are so farre from interfering with, or nullifying of the promises of faith and perseverance, that they are (many of them) built and grounded upon them.
and they Are so Far from interfering with, or nullifying of the promises of faith and perseverance, that they Are (many of them) built and grounded upon them.
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1. Dig deep in humiliation. The stony ground fell away for want of depth of earth. Humility is the best preservative of grace. The lower the foundation, the surer the building.
1. Dig deep in humiliation. The stony ground fell away for want of depth of earth. Humility is the best preservative of grace. The lower the Foundation, the Surer the building.
As the firmnesse of a pillar is in the uprightnesse of it (if once it begins to bow, it will quickly break.) So the firmnesse and stability of a Christian is in his sincerity and uprightnesse.
As the firmness of a pillar is in the uprightness of it (if once it begins to bow, it will quickly break.) So the firmness and stability of a Christian is in his sincerity and uprightness.
I speak not of a feare of diffidence and distrustfulnesse, but of a feare of diligence and watchfulnesse. He that would be secure from feare, let him feare to be secure. Mr. Saunders by his feare of falling away kept himselfe from Apostacy:
I speak not of a Fear of diffidence and distrustfulness, but of a Fear of diligence and watchfulness. He that would be secure from Fear, let him Fear to be secure. Mr. Saunders by his Fear of falling away kept himself from Apostasy:
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and more especially of Apostacy, 1 Tim. 6. 10. — Which while some coveted after they have erred from the faith, &c. And the base feare of men was the cause which made thousands Apostatize in Queen Maries bloody dayes.
and more especially of Apostasy, 1 Tim. 6. 10. — Which while Some coveted After they have erred from the faith, etc. And the base Fear of men was the cause which made thousands Apostatise in Queen Mary's bloody days.
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and possessions, and to feare sin more than the losse of estate, or life. He that loves God above the world, will never forsake God to gaine the world.
and possessions, and to Fear since more than the loss of estate, or life. He that loves God above the world, will never forsake God to gain the world.
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Pray unto the holy Ghost that he would abide in you for ever, and give you the earnest of your inheritance, and seale you up unto the day of Redemption.
prey unto the holy Ghost that he would abide in you for ever, and give you the earnest of your inheritance, and seal you up unto the day of Redemption.
They died perswaded of the promises and embracing the Lord Jesus. Looking, waiting and confidently hoping for a City which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
They died persuaded of the promises and embracing the Lord jesus. Looking, waiting and confidently hoping for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
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heaven it selfe beares witnesse to this, Rev. 14. 13. I heard a voyce from heaven, saying unto me write, Blessed are the dead which dye in the Lord, that is, united unto the Lord Jesus Christ by a true and a lively faith.
heaven it self bears witness to this, Rev. 14. 13. I herd a voice from heaven, saying unto me write, Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, that is, united unto the Lord jesus christ by a true and a lively faith.
Such as these are happy, if you will either beleeve a voyce from heaven, or the voyce of the Spirit, for it followeth in the text — so saith the Spirit. And they are blessed from the very instant of their death.
Such as these Are happy, if you will either believe a voice from heaven, or the voice of the Spirit, for it follows in the text — so Says the Spirit. And they Are blessed from the very instant of their death.
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So it is in the same place — from henceforth NONLATINALPHABET from that very minute: for their souls go immediately to God to enjoy perfect and perpetual rest and happinesse, and their works follow them.
So it is in the same place — from henceforth from that very minute: for their Souls go immediately to God to enjoy perfect and perpetual rest and happiness, and their works follow them.
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For there are damnable doctrines as well as damnable practices. There are doctrines of Devils as well as works of Devils. A man may go to hell for heresie as well as •or iniquity. The Scripture tells us of some opinions which subvert the soul, and overthrow the faith: which T•rtullian calls doctrines devouring a mans salvation, and the cankers of Christian Religion. And therefore let it be your care to avoid all soul-subverting doctrines, to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the Saints, and to hold fast the ancient Catholick and Apostolical faith.
For there Are damnable doctrines as well as damnable practices. There Are doctrines of Devils as well as works of Devils. A man may go to hell for heresy as well as •or iniquity. The Scripture tells us of Some opinions which subvert the soul, and overthrow the faith: which T•rtullian calls doctrines devouring a men salvation, and the cankers of Christian Religion. And Therefore let it be your care to avoid all soul-subverting doctrines, to contend earnestly for the faith once Delivered to the Saints, and to hold fast the ancient Catholic and Apostolical faith.
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In the true Christian Protestant reformed Religion. This is via tuta ad vitam aeternam, A safe way unto eternal life, as a learned Knight hath sufficiently made known to the world:
In the true Christian Protestant reformed Religion. This is via Tuta ad vitam aeternam, A safe Way unto Eternal life, as a learned Knight hath sufficiently made known to the world:
It requires us to beleeve in Christ for justification, and to manifest the truth of our faith by our holinesse towards God, and our righteousnesse, mercy and charity towards our neighbour.
It requires us to believe in christ for justification, and to manifest the truth of our faith by our holiness towards God, and our righteousness, mercy and charity towards our neighbour.
It hath been sealed by the blood of many Martyrs; and he that professeth it and liveth according to the directions of it, may die with a tribunal-proofe confidence of everlasting salvation.
It hath been sealed by the blood of many Martyrs; and he that Professes it and lives according to the directions of it, may die with a tribunal-proofe confidence of everlasting salvation.
and take heed of the Arrian and Socinian heresies which unchristianize a man, and of all doctrines that are contrary to godliness, which drown the soul in perdition and destruction.
and take heed of the Arrian and Socinian heresies which unchristianize a man, and of all doctrines that Are contrary to godliness, which drown the soul in perdition and destruction.
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Let us abhorre the heresie, Idolatry and tyranny of the Romish Synagogue, alwaies remembring that sad text, If any man worship the beast and his image,
Let us abhor the heresy, Idolatry and tyranny of the Romish Synagogue, always remembering that sad text, If any man worship the beast and his image,
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and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out witbout mixture, into the cup of his indignation,
and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out witbout mixture, into the cup of his Indignation,
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Let us be sure, that when we come to die, we may be able to say with the Apostle Paul, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Though I have lost my liberty, wealth,
Let us be sure, that when we come to die, we may be able to say with the Apostle Paul, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Though I have lost my liberty, wealth,
But then you must be sure that this faith be a true justifying-faith. A heart-purifying, sanctifying, and world-overcoming faith. A painted faith will never bring you to a real heaven. A dead faith will never please a living God. Faith without works will send a man merrily to hell instead of lifting him up to heaven.
But then you must be sure that this faith be a true Justifying faith. A heart-purifying, sanctifying, and World-overcoming faith. A painted faith will never bring you to a real heaven. A dead faith will never please a living God. Faith without works will send a man merrily to hell instead of lifting him up to heaven.
It is faith unfaigned, the faith of Gods elect, the faith which worketh by lov•, which will make the houre of death desireable and comfortable. And let me adde
It is faith unfeigned, the faith of God's elect, the faith which works by lov•, which will make the hour of death desirable and comfortable. And let me add
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That you must not only labour to die with a true faith, but with a full assurance of faith; not only to die bel•eving, but fully assured that your faith is of a right stamp. This is a heaven upon earth. This will put you into heaven before you come to heaven.
That you must not only labour to die with a true faith, but with a full assurance of faith; not only to die bel•eving, but Fully assured that your faith is of a right stamp. This is a heaven upon earth. This will put you into heaven before you come to heaven.
This will cause you to die rejoycingly and triumphantly, as Stephen did, when he saw the heavens opened, and Christ standing at the right hand of God ready to receive him;
This will cause you to die rejoicingly and triumphantly, as Stephen did, when he saw the heavens opened, and christ standing At the right hand of God ready to receive him;
for mine eyes have seen thy salvation. This then is thy great work O Christian, industriously to endeavour, that when thou comest to die thou mayest die in the true doctrine, and true grace of faith,
for mine eyes have seen thy salvation. This then is thy great work Oh Christian, industriously to endeavour, that when thou Comest to die thou Mayest die in the true Doctrine, and true grace of faith,
He that would die in the faith, must first live in the faith. For if you observe it, it is not said in the text, that all without limitation died in faith.
He that would die in the faith, must First live in the faith. For if you observe it, it is not said in the text, that all without limitation died in faith.
Life and death for the most part are like the voyce and the echo, the body and the shadow. Such as the voyce is, such is the echo. Such as the body is, such is the shadow. Qualis vita, finis ita.
Life and death for the most part Are like the voice and the echo, the body and the shadow. Such as the voice is, such is the echo. Such as the body is, such is the shadow. Qualis vita, finis ita.
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If we would die happily, we must live holily. If we would die gloriously, we must live graciously. If we would go to Christ when we die, we must get into Christ while we live.
If we would die happily, we must live holily. If we would die gloriously, we must live graciously. If we would go to christ when we die, we must get into christ while we live.
If we would die with assurance, we must while we live labour to get assurance ▪ Woe be to those who have their faith to get when they are dying, that begin to amend their lives when they are putting an end to them.
If we would die with assurance, we must while we live labour to get assurance ▪ Woe be to those who have their faith to get when they Are dying, that begin to amend their lives when they Are putting an end to them.
That begin to live when they are ceasing to live. And sad is the condition of those, who have their evidences and comforts to seek when they are going out of the world. And yet
That begin to live when they Are ceasing to live. And sad is the condition of those, who have their evidences and comforts to seek when they Are going out of the world. And yet
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I will not absolutely deny (as some rashly do) but that it is possible for a man to live a thiefe and die a Saint, to live wickedly and to repent at death.
I will not absolutely deny (as Some rashly do) but that it is possible for a man to live a thief and die a Saint, to live wickedly and to Repent At death.
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Doctrine 6. That it is an unvaluable blessing when husband and wife, Father and child, and childs child live and die in the true faith. These all died in faith.
Doctrine 6. That it is an unvaluable blessing when husband and wife, Father and child, and child's child live and die in the true faith. These all died in faith.
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Behold here Jacob a true Gentleman in blood. His holinesse and Religion is in the third descent. Let great men learn to adorne their Gentility and Nobility with these ensignes of true honour.
Behold Here Jacob a true Gentleman in blood. His holiness and Religion is in the third descent. Let great men Learn to adorn their Gentility and Nobilt with these ensigns of true honour.
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and let children learne to follow such a copy. Let husbands be patternes and examples of godlinesse to their wives; and let wives follow their good examples. Let wives imitate Sarah, Parents Abraham, and children Isaac and Jacob. Let us and ours so live, that when we come to die, it may be said of us, not that we died in our sins,
and let children Learn to follow such a copy. Let Husbands be patterns and Examples of godliness to their wives; and let wives follow their good Examples. Let wives imitate Sarah, Parents Abraham, and children Isaac and Jacob. Let us and ours so live, that when we come to die, it may be said of us, not that we died in our Sins,
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Give me leave to speak to you in the language of David concerning Abner: Know you not that there is a Prince, a great man fallen this day in Israel? and in the language of the children of Seth concerning Abraham, A Lord and a mighty Prince is this day to be buried:
Give me leave to speak to you in the language of David Concerning Abner: Know you not that there is a Prince, a great man fallen this day in Israel? and in the language of the children of Seth Concerning Abraham, A Lord and a mighty Prince is this day to be buried:
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One who had so much worth and excellency in him, that whosoever will undertake to speak of him needs not feare (as Nazianzen saith of his sister Gorgonia) least he should spea• too much,
One who had so much worth and excellency in him, that whosoever will undertake to speak of him needs not Fear (as Nazianzen Says of his sister Gorgonia) least he should spea• too much,
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For without all controversie he was a person who had not only noble and honourable titles, but was truly noble and honourable. It is an observable speech of Gregory the great, A King may cause a man to be called a Nobleman, but he cannot make a man truly noble. He may command such a man to be called an Earle, or a Lord; But it is the noble minde which makes the man truly noble. Such a Noble-man was the Earle of Warwick. He was not only a Noble-man by Parchment, but he had a noble mind, a large heart, an intrinsecal worth and excellency in him.
For without all controversy he was a person who had not only noble and honourable titles, but was truly noble and honourable. It is an observable speech of Gregory the great, A King may cause a man to be called a Nobleman, but he cannot make a man truly noble. He may command such a man to be called an Earl, or a Lord; But it is the noble mind which makes the man truly noble. Such a Nobleman was the Earl of Warwick. He was not only a Nobleman by Parchment, but he had a noble mind, a large heart, an intrinsical worth and excellency in him.
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It was well spoken by that learned Minister who preached at the funeral of the Earle of Essex (a kinsman of this Earles) That funeral encomiastickes of the dead do often prove confections of poyson to the living; for many whose lives speak nothing for them, will draw the example into consequence,
It was well spoken by that learned Minister who preached At the funeral of the Earl of Essex (a kinsman of this Earls) That funeral Encomiasticks of the dead do often prove confections of poison to the living; for many whose lives speak nothing for them, will draw the Exampl into consequence,
And St. Austin if I be not much mistaken, doth somewhere bitterly enveigh against those Ministers who were overlavish in the commendation of the dead, telling us, That there are many who are commended where they are not,
And Saint Austin if I be not much mistaken, does somewhere bitterly inveigh against those Ministers who were overlavish in the commendation of the dead, telling us, That there Are many who Are commended where they Are not,
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Sure I am that a learned Bishop doth quote a sharpe censure (though in another case) of a Popish Casuist concerning Noblemens Chaplianes, saying, that few confessors of great men went to heaven, because by their base flattery they became guilty of soul-murder, and for want of telling them of their faults, destroyed both their own, and their Patrons souls. And therefore God forbid that I should say any thing this day for the hurt and disadvantage of the living,
Sure I am that a learned Bishop does quote a sharp censure (though in Another case) of a Popish Casuist Concerning Noblemen's Chaplianes, saying, that few Confessors of great men went to heaven, Because by their base flattery they became guilty of Soul-murder, and for want of telling them of their Faults, destroyed both their own, and their Patrons Souls. And Therefore God forbid that I should say any thing this day for the hurt and disadvantage of the living,
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And besides, (as the forementioned author saith) Though common graves have no inscription, yet Marble Tombes are not without some Epitaph. Heroical examples should not go with a common passe, but with a Trumpet. And therefore I doubt not,
And beside, (as the forementioned author Says) Though Common graves have no inscription, yet Marble Tombs Are not without Some Epitaph. Heroical Examples should not go with a Common pass, but with a Trumpet. And Therefore I doubt not,
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They are many of them pessimi maximi, greater in vices than in riches. It was a bold speech of Buchanan to King James, who sent a messenger to him when he was dying to visite him,
They Are many of them pessimi maximi, greater in vices than in riches. It was a bold speech of Buchanan to King James, who sent a Messenger to him when he was dying to visit him,
Such were Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Such was Joseph of Arimathea. And such a one was (I hope) Robert Earle of Warwick: And therefore the losse of him is the greater.
Such were Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Such was Joseph of Arimathea. And such a one was (I hope) Robert Earl of Warwick: And Therefore the loss of him is the greater.
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Let me tell you, That we have lost this day one of the best natur'd Noble-men in England, & one who had not only a good nature, but (as I verily beleeve) gracious principles, and religious inclinations, and dispositions. He was religious,
Let me tell you, That we have lost this day one of the best natured Noblemen in England, & one who had not only a good nature, but (as I verily believe) gracious principles, and religious inclinations, and dispositions. He was religious,
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1. In his own person: For he was very exact in closet duties. I have been often with him at private prayer in his closet in which he was very zealous and devout.
1. In his own person: For he was very exact in closet duties. I have been often with him At private prayer in his closet in which he was very zealous and devout.
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And he hath left behinde him reall manifestations of his personal piety, by many religious collections written with his own hand for the good of his soul.
And he hath left behind him real manifestations of his personal piety, by many religious collections written with his own hand for the good of his soul.
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3. In his family-government. For he was very constant in his morning and evening publick service of God, and herein a rare patterne to the Gentry of the Country: He would not suffer any sports or pastimes to divert him from his dayly publique devotions. It is a great honour to God, and credit to Religion when there is a forme and outside (though but a forme and outside) of godliness in great families.
3. In his family-government. For he was very constant in his morning and evening public service of God, and herein a rare pattern to the Gentry of the Country: He would not suffer any sports or pastimes to divert him from his daily public devotions. It is a great honour to God, and credit to Religion when there is a Form and outside (though but a Form and outside) of godliness in great families.
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In his frequent attendance when he was at London upon weekly Lectures, and by his example and encouragement, drawing many persons of quality to our congregations.
In his frequent attendance when he was At London upon weekly Lectures, and by his Exampl and encouragement, drawing many Persons of quality to our congregations.
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And (which is very remarkable) in the Moneth in which he died, he went constantly to the Morning-exercise at St. Martins in the fields, thereby (as by a secret instinct) fitting and preparing himselfe for his death, which hapned towards the end of it.
And (which is very remarkable) in the Monn in which he died, he went constantly to the Morning-exercise At Saint Martins in the fields, thereby (as by a secret instinct) fitting and preparing himself for his death, which happened towards the end of it.
Herein he was very exact in setting apart a sufficient space of time for selfe-examination. And besides this, give me leave (without offence) to relate a passage which in my opinion conduceth much to his honour, and may through Gods blessing become an example to his relations,
Herein he was very exact in setting apart a sufficient Molle of time for self-examination. And beside this, give me leave (without offence) to relate a passage which in my opinion conduceth much to his honour, and may through God's blessing become an Exampl to his relations,
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When he first came to the Sacrament at Aldermanbury, he freely presented himselfe to the Minister and Elders to be examined: and although he gave ample satisfaction,
When he First Come to the Sacrament At Aldermanbury, he freely presented himself to the Minister and Elders to be examined: and although he gave ample satisfaction,
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yet being at that time indisposed in body by reason of a sudden distemper, he afterwards wrote me a letter in which he signified, that if we were not satisfied, he would rather come againe,
yet being At that time indisposed in body by reason of a sudden distemper, he afterwards wrote me a Letter in which he signified, that if we were not satisfied, he would rather come again,
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And I doubt not, but there are thousands blessing God in heaven for the good they have got by the Ministers put in by this Noble Earle. The truth is, he was a great Patron and Mecaenas to the pious and religious Ministry. We Ministers may say of him as they did of the Centurion, he loved our Nation;
And I doubt not, but there Are thousands blessing God in heaven for the good they have god by the Ministers put in by this Noble Earl. The truth is, he was a great Patron and Mecaenas to the pious and religious Ministry. We Ministers may say of him as they did of the Centurion, he loved our nation;
but that after his death also his Church-livings might be rightly disposed, but I forbeare. 8. There are three things yet behind which I must not omit.
but that After his death also his Church-livings might be rightly disposed, but I forbear. 8. There Are three things yet behind which I must not omit.
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2. He was very merciful and charitable to the poor members of Jesus Christ. I have often and often been his Almoner to distribute considerable summes of money to necessitous and pious Christians.
2. He was very merciful and charitable to the poor members of jesus christ. I have often and often been his Almoner to distribute considerable sums of money to necessitous and pious Christians.
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3. He was a liberal and most loving Master to his houshold-servants, and hath given competent pensions to all his old servants during life. 9. In a word:
3. He was a liberal and most loving Master to his Household servants, and hath given competent pensions to all his old Servants during life. 9. In a word:
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his whole aime both by sea and land, both in Parliament and in private was, to be serviceable to Church and State, and in this particular he was a true Nathaneel in whom there was no guile:
his Whole aim both by sea and land, both in Parliament and in private was, to be serviceable to Church and State, and in this particular he was a true Nathaneel in whom there was no guile:
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he was a countenancer of religion in the worst times,: he appeared for God and for his cause and servants, when it was both dangerous and disgraceful in the eyes of the leading men of the Nation;
he was a countenancer of Religion in the worst times,: he appeared for God and for his cause and Servants, when it was both dangerous and disgraceful in the eyes of the leading men of the nation;
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he received Mr. Burroughs (that eminent Minister of Christ) into his family, and protected him for a long while, till at last he was forced to fly out of the land.
he received Mr. Burroughs (that eminent Minister of christ) into his family, and protected him for a long while, till At last he was forced to fly out of the land.
though he may dye suddenly in regard of time, yet he never dyes suddenly in regard of preparation. A wicked man dies suddenly though he dyes never so lingringly, because he dyes unpreparedly; but he that dyes with grace in his heart, cannot be said to die suddenly though he die never so suddenly. And yet this sad stroak of death was not altogether unexpected.
though he may die suddenly in regard of time, yet he never dies suddenly in regard of preparation. A wicked man die suddenly though he dies never so lingeringly, Because he dies unpreparedly; but he that dies with grace in his heart, cannot be said to die suddenly though he die never so suddenly. And yet this sad stroke of death was not altogether unexpected.
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For when the funeral of his Grand-child was delayed longer than he desired or expected, he was heard to say, That if they tarried a little longer, they should carry him down also to he buried with him.
For when the funeral of his Grandchild was delayed longer than he desired or expected, he was herd to say, That if they tarried a little longer, they should carry him down also to he buried with him.
I have heard a memorable story of an ancient and religious Gentleman Mr. Knightly of Northamptonshire (well known to some here) who coming to Leeze, and beholding the brave Parkes, and goodly gardens, and other such-like accommodations there to be enjoyed, was heard to say to this our Earle, My Lord, you had need be very good, it is ill going to hell from such a Paradise:
I have herd a memorable story of an ancient and religious Gentleman Mr. Knightly of Northamptonshire (well known to Some Here) who coming to Leeze, and beholding the brave Parks, and goodly gardens, and other suchlike accommodations there to be enjoyed, was herd to say to this our Earl, My Lord, you had need be very good, it is ill going to hell from such a Paradise:
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He is gone (I hope) from earth to heaven, from an earthly Paradise to a heavenly Pallace, from a house made with hands to a house made without hands eternal in the heavens.
He is gone (I hope) from earth to heaven, from an earthly Paradise to a heavenly Palace, from a house made with hands to a house made without hands Eternal in the heavens.
It is true (and it must be confessed least I should be accounted a flatterer) he had his failings, and his many infirmities; which I trust Jesus Christ hath covered with the roabe of his righteousnesse.
It is true (and it must be confessed lest I should be accounted a flatterer) he had his failings, and his many infirmities; which I trust jesus christ hath covered with the robe of his righteousness.
and that all his virtues and graces may supervive, and live in his son and heire; that as he inherits the estate, so he may also inherit the vertues of his Father.
and that all his Virtues and graces may supervive, and live in his son and heir; that as he inherits the estate, so he may also inherit the Virtues of his Father.
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And that religion, piety, and godlinesse may be entailed upon the Noble family of the Riches, from one generation to another till the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ unto judgement;
And that Religion, piety, and godliness may be entailed upon the Noble family of the Riches, from one generation to Another till the coming of the Lord jesus christ unto judgement;
That while they live they may be professors of the true faith, and indued with the heart-purifying grace of faith: And when they come to dye, they may make that gallant, noble, and blessed closure and conclusion of their dayes which these godly Patriarkes in my text did, of whom it is said, These all dyed in faith. FINIS.
That while they live they may be professors of the true faith, and endued with the heart-purifying grace of faith: And when they come to die, they may make that gallant, noble, and blessed closure and conclusion of their days which these godly Patriarchs in my text did, of whom it is said, These all died in faith. FINIS.
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Per fidem illi morituri videbant & spe quadam amplexabantur promissa quae non acceperant. Metaphora à navigantibus qui portum eminus conspicati, laetis acclamationibus salutant, & contingere gaudent. Paraeus.
Per fidem illi Morituri videbant & See Quadam amplexabantur Promissa Quae non acceperant. Metaphor à navigantibus qui portum eminus conspicati, Laetis acclamationibus salutant, & contingere Gaudent. Pareus.
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Tria participia, NONLATINALPHABET, refero ad promissionis rem significatam, patriam coelestem, quam unice desiderabant. Hanc, inquit, in suâ peregrinatione eminus conspicati sunt, consisi sunt, amplexati sunt side. Paraeus.
Tria participia,, refero ad promissionis remembering significatam, Patriam Celestial, quam unice desiderabant. Hanc, inquit, in suâ peregrination eminus conspicati sunt, consisi sunt, amplexati sunt side. Pareus.
Joannes de temporibus Armour-bearer to Charles the great, l•ved 361 years, but yet dyed at last in the year 1139. So the old man of Bengala in the East Indies, who was 335 years old when he came to the Portugals, from whom for his miraculous age he received a yearly stipend, dyed at last.
Joannes de temporibus Armour-bearer to Charles the great, l•ved 361 Years, but yet died At last in the year 1139. So the old man of Bengala in the East Indies, who was 335 Years old when he Come to the Portugals, from whom for his miraculous age he received a yearly stipend, died At last.
Mira quidem haec, se• ut video sicut in Persiâ, sic Romoe hom•nes moriuntur. Gen. •. 19. Job 17 14. Heb. 13. 14. Pallida mors aequo pulsat pede pauperum, &c.
Mira quidem haec, se• ut video sicut in Persiâ, sic Rome hom•nes moriuntur. Gen. •. 19. Job 17 14. Hebrew 13. 14. Pallida mors Aequo pulsat pede Pauperum, etc.
Si semel moriendum est omnibus, ne igitur immortalitatem in h•c vita sam••em•• … Sisemel ta•tum moriendum ▪ ut semel pie moriamur operam demus, atque ad NONLATINALPHABET omenta nos praeparemus.
Si semel Moriendum est omnibus, ne igitur immortalitatem in h•c vita sam••em•• … Sisemel ta•tum Moriendum ▪ ut semel pie moriamur Operam Demos, atque ad omenta nos praeparemus.
Mr. Ward in one of his Sermons in print tells a story of one who gave a Prodigal a Ring with a Deaths-head, with this condition that he should one houre daily for seven dayes together look and think upon it; which bred a strange alteration in his life.
Mr. Ward in one of his Sermons in print tells a story of one who gave a Prodigal a Ring with a Death's head, with this condition that he should one hour daily for seven days together look and think upon it; which bred a strange alteration in his life.
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In the Popes inthronization before he is set in his chaire, and puts on his Triple-crown, a piece of tow, or wad of straw is set on fire before him, and one appointed to say, Sic transit gloria mundi.
In the Popes inthronization before he is Set in his chair, and puts on his Triple-crown, a piece of tow, or would of straw is Set on fire before him, and one appointed to say, Sic transit gloria mundi.
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1 Pet. 3. 6. Enoch the best man in his generation lived the shortest time; when others attained some to above 900, others above 800, the least above 500, years of him the Text saith, all the dayes of Enoch were 365. yea•es, G••. • 23.
1 Pet. 3. 6. Enoch the best man in his generation lived the Shortest time; when Others attained Some to above 900, Others above 800, the least above 500, Years of him the Text Says, all the days of Enoch were 365. yea•es, G••. • 23.
A godly man never begins to live till he dies, and then he lives eternally. It was the Epitaph upon the Tombe of Joachimus Camerarius, Vita mihi mors est, mors mihi vita nova.
A godly man never begins to live till he die, and then he lives eternally. It was the Epitaph upon the Tomb of Joachim Camerarius, Vita mihi mors est, mors mihi vita nova.
•everus the Emperour looking upon his Urn had this expression, Tu virum capies quem orbis terrae non capit. Thou shalt containe him whom the whole world oun ot containe. Sceptra ligonibus aequat.
•everus the Emperor looking upon his Urn had this expression, Tu virum capies Whom Orbis terrae non Capital. Thou shalt contain him whom the Whole world own It contain. Sceptra ligonibus aequat.
Repertus est ja• pridem Petrus quidam Bertius Cacotheologus Leydenfis qui librum edere baud veritus est titulo ••rte ipso ex•crabile• de Apostatiâ sanctorum. Robert. Abbot professor Regius Dr. Owen. Dr. Kendal. Rom. 8. 30. John 8. 35. John 10. 27, 28, 29.
Repertus est ja• pridem Peter quidam Bertius Cacotheologus Leydenfis qui Librum Eat baud veritus est Titulo ••rte ipso ex•crabile• de Apostatiâ sanctorum. Robert. Abbot professor Regius Dr. Owen. Dr. Kendal. Rom. 8. 30. John 8. 35. John 10. 27, 28, 29.
Sanctam Ecclesiam Christus secundum praescientiae suae gratiam de in aeternum permansuris sanctis construxit. Greg. in Cantic. cap. 3. Aurum, quod pravis Diaboli persuasionibus sterni, ficut lutum, potuerit, aurum ante oculos Dei nunquam suit; & qui seduci quandoque non reversuri poss•nt, quasi habitam sanctitatem ante oculos hominum videntur a•ittere, sed cam ante oculos Dei nunquam habuerunt. Gr•g. Mor. lib. 34. cap. 13.
Sanctam Church Christus secundum praescientiae suae gratiam de in aeternum permansuris sanctis construxit. Greg. in Cantic. cap. 3. Aurum, quod pravis Diaboli persuasionibus sterni, ficut lutum, potuerit, aurum ante Eyes Dei Never suit; & qui seduci quandoque non reversuri poss•nt, quasi habitam sanctitatem ante Eyes hominum videntur a•ittere, sed cam ante Eyes Dei Never habuerunt. Gr•g. Mor. lib. 34. cap. 13.
Non ergo alios, sed quos praedestinavit, ipsos & vocavit; ill• s•ilicet vocatione secundum propositum; nec alios sed quos ita vocavit, ipsos & justificavit; nec alios, sed quos praedestinavit, vocavit, justificavit, ipsos & glorificavit, illo uti { que } fine, qui non habet fiuem. Depraedestin. sanct. cap. 17.
Non ergo Alioth, sed quos praedestinavit, ipsos & vocavit; ill• s•ilicet vocation secundum propositum; nec Alioth sed quos ita vocavit, ipsos & justificavit; nec Alioth, sed quos praedestinavit, vocavit, justificavit, ipsos & glorificavit, illo uti { que } fine, qui non habet fiuem. Depraedestin. sanct. cap. 17.
Istorum (id est vasorum irae five •eproborum) •eminem adducit Deus ad poenitentiam salubrem & spiritualem, quâ homo in Christo reconciliatur Deo, sivem illis longior•m ▪ patientiam (quàm electis.) sive non imparem pr•beat. Aug. Contra. Julian. Pelug. lib. 5. cap. 4.
These (id est vasorum irae five •eproborum) •eminem adducit Deus ad poenitentiam salubrem & spiritualem, quâ homo in Christ reconciliatur God, sivem illis longior•m ▪ patientiam (quàm electis.) sive non imparem pr•beat. Aug. Contra. Julian. Pelug. lib. 5. cap. 4.
— Non visibilem Baptismum quem possunt habere & alieni qui regnum Dei non possidebunt, sed hoc donum commendat Spiritus sancti, quod proprium est eorum tantum, qui reg•abunt cum Christ• in aeternum. — Et poste• multa eni•s munera Dei possunt habere & alieni, &c. ipsa etiam quae domui Doi data sunt ▪ nonnulla ex eis habent alieni, id est, non possessuri regnum Dei, &c. Hoc est ergo donum spiritus sancti proprium sanctorum, unde nem• communicat alienus. Hoc deest omnibus malignis & gehennae filiis, etiamst christi baptism• baptizentur, sicut Simon •uerat baptizatus, &c. Aug. de unitato Eccl. cap. 23.
— Non visibilem Baptism Whom possunt habere & Alieni qui Kingdom Dei non possidebunt, sed hoc Donum commendat Spiritus sancti, quod proprium est Their Tantum, qui reg•abunt cum Christ• in aeternum. — Et poste• Multa eni•s Munera Dei possunt habere & Alieni, etc. ipsa etiam Quae domui Doi data sunt ▪ Nomina ex eis habent Alieni, id est, non possessuri Kingdom Dei, etc. Hoc est ergo Donum spiritus sancti proprium sanctorum, unde nem• communicate alienus. Hoc deest omnibus malignis & Gehenna filiis, etiamst Christ baptism• baptizentur, sicut Simon •uerat Baptized, etc. Aug. de unitato Ecclesiastes cap. 23.
Non justificat Christus nisi corpus suum. Aug. ep. 5. De spiritu Christi non vivit nisi corpus Christi. Iden in Joan. Traictat. 26. Non est autem rever a corpus Christi, quod non erit cum •o in aeternum. Idem de Doctrin. Christ. lib. 3. cap. 32.
Non justificat Christus nisi corpus suum. Aug. Epistle. 5. De spiritu Christ non vivit nisi corpus Christ. Eden in Joan. Traictat. 26. Non est autem rever a corpus Christ, quod non erit cum •o in aeternum. Idem de Doctrine. christ. lib. 3. cap. 32.
