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A Commemoration SERMON:
A Commemoration SERMON:
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OR, A Discourse on 2 Cor. 5. 1. Occasioned by the Death of a most Religious young Lady MARY HAMPSON. Together with a RELATION of her Incomparable and Exemplary LIFE.
OR, A Discourse on 2 Cor. 5. 1. Occasioned by the Death of a most Religious young Lady MARY HAMPSON. Together with a RELATION of her Incomparable and Exemplary LIFE.
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For we know that if our Earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, For we know that if our Earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God,
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an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens; 2 Cor. 5. 1. AS in Navigation, Geography is no less useful than Astrology, in that all the measures and Dimensions of Heaven are proportion'd and related to the Earth:an house not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens; 2 Cor. 5. 1. AS in Navigation, Geography is no less useful than Astrology, in that all the measures and Dimensions of Heaven Are proportioned and related to the Earth:
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So likewise, in our Spiritual Voiage through this Life, the tempestuous Sea of this World, it is as necessary we should study the Map of our own Earth which we carry about us,
So likewise, in our Spiritual Voyage through this Life, the tempestuous Sea of this World, it is as necessary we should study the Map of our own Earth which we carry about us,
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as that we should look up to that heavenly Globe, whereto we are stearing our Course:
as that we should look up to that heavenly Globe, whereto we Are steering our Course:
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We must understand the Meanness and Infirmity of this our present condition, as well as the Glory and the Perpetuity of our future Estate;
We must understand the Meanness and Infirmity of this our present condition, as well as the Glory and the Perpetuity of our future Estate;
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The first will make us holy in our Lives, the second confident in our Deaths:
The First will make us holy in our Lives, the second confident in our Death's:
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the Consideration of the Miseries and Uncertainties of this present Life, will make us long for a better;
the Consideration of the Misery's and Uncertainties of this present Life, will make us long for a better;
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and the knowledg of a better life will teach us to despise the Vanities of this:
and the knowledge of a better life will teach us to despise the Vanities of this:
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when we are fully perswaded that when this our earthly Tabernacle is dissolved, we shall have a building of God,
when we Are Fully persuaded that when this our earthly Tabernacle is dissolved, we shall have a building of God,
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an house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens. an house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens.
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In these words, three things are included, and may be consider'd. 1. The dissolution of our Bodies;
In these words, three things Are included, and may be considered. 1. The dissolution of our Bodies;
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if our earthly House of this Tabernacle were dissolved. 2. The Comfort we have against it;if our earthly House of this Tabernacle were dissolved. 2. The Comfort we have against it;
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then we have a building of God, an House not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens. And 3ly. The Certainty of this Comfort, in the word NONLATINALPHABET we know; how far this our knowledge excludes all kind of doubting.
then we have a building of God, an House not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens. And 3ly. The Certainty of this Comfort, in the word we know; how Far this our knowledge excludes all kind of doubting.
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Of the first St. Paul seems here to make a Question, as if it were a doubtful matter:
Of the First Saint Paul seems Here to make a Question, as if it were a doubtful matter:
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If our earthly house be dissolved, (saith he.) But this he speaks by way of Concession, which is a strong Affirmative, and not as a doubtful Position:If our earthly house be dissolved, (Says he.) But this he speaks by Way of Concession, which is a strong Affirmative, and not as a doubtful Position:
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'Tis as if he should say, As we are certain that this our earthly Tabernacle must be Dissolved,
It's as if he should say, As we Are certain that this our earthly Tabernacle must be Dissolved,
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so do we know with the same Assurance, that we have a better and more induring Building in Heaven.
so do we know with the same Assurance, that we have a better and more enduring Building in Heaven.
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And indeed, there is nothing so certain as the first, That we must all die; we are oblig'd to it by the very Constitution of our Nature:
And indeed, there is nothing so certain as the First, That we must all die; we Are obliged to it by the very Constitution of our Nature:
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our Bodies are Houses of Clay, continually batter'd by Rain and rough Weather.
our Bodies Are Houses of Clay, continually battered by Rain and rough Weather.
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Our Souls dwell in a Tabernacle, an earthly Tabernacle, and sure such an Abode cannot be of long continuance.
Our Souls dwell in a Tabernacle, an earthly Tabernacle, and sure such an Abided cannot be of long Continuance.
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A Tabernacle hath a Roof, but it hath no Foundation, it is an Ambulatory house which may be remov'd at pleasure:
A Tabernacle hath a Roof, but it hath no Foundation, it is an Ambulatory house which may be removed At pleasure:
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Just so are our Bodies, they have a roof, they are overlaid with a thin skin,
Just so Are our Bodies, they have a roof, they Are overlaid with a thin skin,
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but they have no Foundation, they stand up on the sand, any forcible thrust, any Accident may overthrow them.
but they have no Foundation, they stand up on the sand, any forcible thrust, any Accident may overthrow them.
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We are not only certain that the time of our Dissolution will come, but we are uncertain of every moment.
We Are not only certain that the time of our Dissolution will come, but we Are uncertain of every moment.
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Our earthly house is very weak, we are sure it must fall, but if it were never thrown down till it fell of it self, we might hope to foresee its approaching Ruine:
Our earthly house is very weak, we Are sure it must fallen, but if it were never thrown down till it fell of it self, we might hope to foresee its approaching Ruin:
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But every blast of Winde, every hail-stone, or bigger drop of Rain, may crush it into the flatness of a Grave.
But every blast of Wind, every hailstone, or bigger drop of Rain, may crush it into the flatness of a Grave.
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Tres sunt Mortis nuncii, Death is said to have Three Messengers, either of which may come,Tres sunt Mortis nuncii, Death is said to have Three Messengers, either of which may come,
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and tell us every moment, That we must leave all, and remove from hence: Accidents, Infirmities, and Old Age.
and tell us every moment, That we must leave all, and remove from hence: Accidents, Infirmities, and Old Age.
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There is no man, in whatever condition he be, but may at any time be called or forc'd away by some one or other of these Senectus praesentem, Old-Age sets us on the brink of our Grave,
There is no man, in whatever condition he be, but may At any time be called or forced away by Some one or other of these Old age praesentem, Old age sets us on the brink of our Grave,
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and makes our Death present to us.
and makes our Death present to us.
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Infirmitas apparentem; Sickness and Infirmities are the Prelude of our Mortality, and the Fore-runner of a likely approaching Death.Infirmitas apparentem; Sickness and Infirmities Are the Prelude of our Mortality, and the Forerunner of a likely approaching Death.
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Casus latentem, but Accidents threaten us continually with an unseen and unexpected End;Casus latentem, but Accidents threaten us continually with an unseen and unexpected End;
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and the number of the casual Deaths is great, and we know not how it shall be with us.
and the number of the casual Death's is great, and we know not how it shall be with us.
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Christians, This should be seriously thought on, for 'twould be of great use in the whole mannagement of our Lives.Christians, This should be seriously Thought on, for 'twould be of great use in the Whole management of our Lives.
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Meditatio mortis est vita perfecta, Greg. Mag. The frequent Meditation of Death is the best Instrument of Holy-Living.Meditatio mortis est vita perfecta, Greg. Mag. The frequent Meditation of Death is the best Instrument of Holy-Living.
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It would prevent and cure very many Sins and Follies, if we had it oftner in our minds, That our Earthly house of this Tabernacle must be dissolved, that our Strength and Beauty must be laid in the Dust,
It would prevent and cure very many Sins and Follies, if we had it oftener in our minds, That our Earthly house of this Tabernacle must be dissolved, that our Strength and Beauty must be laid in the Dust,
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and that our long dwelling must be in the dark Chambers of the Grave.
and that our long Dwelling must be in the dark Chambers of the Grave.
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Who would bestow their Cares and Revenues in the beautifying of a ruinous house, whose rotten foundation doth sink continually? and were it not that men will not be serious,
Who would bestow their Cares and Revenues in the beautifying of a ruinous house, whose rotten Foundation does sink continually? and were it not that men will not be serious,
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how could they spend their whole Time and Estates in adorring and pleasing their Bodies, whose origine is from the Earth, whose matter is but Clay, whose End is Corruption, which sink and decay every day,
how could they spend their Whole Time and Estates in adorring and pleasing their Bodies, whose origine is from the Earth, whose matter is but Clay, whose End is Corruption, which sink and decay every day,
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and cannot be kept from Dissolution.
and cannot be kept from Dissolution.
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It is writen of John the Charitable Patriarch of Alexandria, that he built to himself a fine Monument,
It is written of John the Charitable Patriarch of Alexandria, that he built to himself a fine Monument,
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but left it unfinish't, and commanded that his Servants should daily put him in mind to finish what he had began:
but left it unfinished, and commanded that his Servants should daily put him in mind to finish what he had began:
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that so being frequently remembred of perfecting his Tomb, he might think to fit himself for it,
that so being frequently remembered of perfecting his Tomb, he might think to fit himself for it,
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and always have Death in his thoughts.
and always have Death in his thoughts.
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Happy were it if we also could find out some Art daily to put us in mind of our latter end.
Happy were it if we also could find out Some Art daily to put us in mind of our latter end.
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We cannot all build a Sepulcher, as the Patriarch; no, but we all carry the Corps that must be laid in.
We cannot all built a Sepulcher, as the Patriarch; no, but we all carry the Corpse that must be laid in.
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This our earthly house must be dissolved, and every thing whereby 'tis now preserv'd is near a kin to Death.
This our earthly house must be dissolved, and every thing whereby it's now preserved is near a kin to Death.
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We have many Remembrancers of our frailty, if we would listen to their voice and mind their motions:
We have many Remembrancers of our frailty, if we would listen to their voice and mind their motions:
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and truly 'tis more a wonder that our bodies, weak as they are, should indure so long,
and truly it's more a wonder that our bodies, weak as they Are, should endure so long,
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than that they should at last be dissolved: for being made of so many various parts, and joyned together with so small Ligaments,
than that they should At last be dissolved: for being made of so many various parts, and joined together with so small Ligaments,
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and the whole being but dirt, 'tis next to a Miracle they should tumble up and down so long and not fall to pieces.
and the Whole being but dirt, it's next to a Miracle they should tumble up and down so long and not fallen to Pieces.
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Eliphas in Job 4. 19. gives us this Description of mens frailness and their stupidity; that they dwell in houses of clay; Eliphaz in Job 4. 19. gives us this Description of men's frailness and their stupidity; that they dwell in houses of clay;
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whose foundation is in the dust, and are crushed before the Moth;
whose Foundation is in the dust, and Are crushed before the Moth;
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they are destroyed (saith he) from morning to evening, they perish for ever without any regarding it; doth not their excellency which is in them go away? they dye even without wisdom. they Are destroyed (Says he) from morning to evening, they perish for ever without any regarding it; does not their excellency which is in them go away? they die even without Wisdom.
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Sure if such men as are sensual, proud and covetuous, would now and then walk in a charnelhouse,
Sure if such men as Are sensual, proud and covetous, would now and then walk in a Charnel house,
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and there take an account of those grandeurs and pleasures, which are the worshipped Idols of the world, it is not to be thought but that it would alay the heat of their unruly passions, abate their sinful desires,
and there take an account of those grandeurs and pleasures, which Are the worshipped Idols of the world, it is not to be Thought but that it would allay the heat of their unruly passion, abate their sinful Desires,
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and reduce them to some Sobriety.
and reduce them to Some Sobriety.
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There is much to be learn't from that voice, which the Prophet was bid to cry a loud, Isa. 40. 6. All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field.
There is much to be learnt from that voice, which the Prophet was bid to cry a loud, Isaiah 40. 6. All Flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field.
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For as the strongest stalk, and fairest colour of flowers, keeps them not from fading, and being soon dried up and withered:
For as the Strongest stalk, and Fairest colour of flowers, keeps them not from fading, and being soon dried up and withered:
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so the strength and beauty, and all the accomplishments of men, are no security against the dismal change of Death;
so the strength and beauty, and all the accomplishments of men, Are no security against the dismal change of Death;
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still they return to their first dust, we must be as water spilt on the ground, which is not gather'd up again.
still they return to their First dust, we must be as water spilled on the ground, which is not gathered up again.
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Nay, that our hearts might not be lifted up, by any of those outward ornaments, we observe in Scripture, that several persons who had been allow'd the largest Portion of those natural endowments, died soonest, and in the worst manner:
Nay, that our hearts might not be lifted up, by any of those outward Ornament, we observe in Scripture, that several Persons who had been allowed the Largest Portion of those natural endowments, died soonest, and in the worst manner:
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The strongest Sampson, the fair Absalom, the swift Asael, the wise Achitophel, they all came to an unnatural end;
The Strongest Sampson, the fair Absalom, the swift Asael, the wise Ahithophel, they all Come to an unnatural end;
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they were thrown in the dust, by violence and force.
they were thrown in the dust, by violence and force.
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So true it is of all men, even the strongest, what we read Job. 14. 1. Man that is born of a Woman, is of few days and full of trouble, he cometh forth as a flower,
So true it is of all men, even the Strongest, what we read Job. 14. 1. Man that is born of a Woman, is of few days and full of trouble, he comes forth as a flower,
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and is cut down, he flees also as a shadow, and continueth not. and is Cut down, he flees also as a shadow, and Continueth not.
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I conclude this first point, by applying to this matter the dissolution of our bodies, St. Peters exhortation, in another case. 2. Pet. 3. 11. Seeing then that all these things must be dissolved, all these members and comely parts of our bodies, what manner of persons ought we to be, in all holy conversation and Godliness.
I conclude this First point, by applying to this matter the dissolution of our bodies, Saint Peter's exhortation, in Another case. 2. Pet. 3. 11. Seeing then that all these things must be dissolved, all these members and comely parts of our bodies, what manner of Persons ought we to be, in all holy Conversation and Godliness.
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Having now consider'd the sad Ruin and Fall of this our earthly House, let us see in the second place, what comfort we have against it.
Having now considered the sad Ruin and Fallen of this our earthly House, let us see in the second place, what Comfort we have against it.
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How will it be with us after the Dissolution of our fleshly Tabernacle? when this our prison, our vessel of clay is fallen to peices,
How will it be with us After the Dissolution of our fleshly Tabernacle? when this our prison, our vessel of clay is fallen to Pieces,
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then evadit intus reclusa columba: our Soul flies away and goeth to rest; there is a building of God, a blessed receptacle fitted to receive it.
then evadit intus reclusa Columbam: our Soul flies away and Goes to rest; there is a building of God, a blessed receptacle fitted to receive it.
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We are not left to the uncertainties of the Emperor, animula vagula blandula, &c. Dear soul, where art thou a going to wander in unknown places.
We Are not left to the uncertainties of the Emperor, Animula Vagula blandula, etc. Dear soul, where art thou a going to wander in unknown places.
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No, our Blessed Lord Christ by the Gospel, hath brought to light, both life and immortality, and praised be his goodness;
No, our Blessed Lord christ by the Gospel, hath brought to Light, both life and immortality, and praised be his Goodness;
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We know that when our earthly house of this Tabernacle is dissolved, we have a building of God, We know that when our earthly house of this Tabernacle is dissolved, we have a building of God,
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an house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens. There cannot be a greater comfort for a man forc't out of a poor Cottage,an house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens. There cannot be a greater Comfort for a man forced out of a poor Cottage,
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than to be promis'd he shall be receiv'd in a glorious Palace;
than to be promised he shall be received in a glorious Palace;
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For one that is driven out of an earthly house, to be assur'd he shall dwell in heavenly Mansions.
For one that is driven out of an earthly house, to be assured he shall dwell in heavenly Mansions.
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'Tis true the house must fall, NONLATINALPHABET it shall be dissolved:
It's true the house must fallen, it shall be dissolved:
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but then the in-dweller shall escape, and instead of a Tabernacle of clay, shall enter a City of Gold and Saphirs;
but then the indweller shall escape, and instead of a Tabernacle of clay, shall enter a city of Gold and Saphirs;
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a building of God, an house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. a building of God, an house not made with hands Eternal in the heavens.
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These last words are capable of a twofold interpretation, and may signify, either the Mansions of heaven,
These last words Are capable of a twofold Interpretation, and may signify, either the Mansions of heaven,
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or else our own Bodies, after our glorification.
or Else our own Bodies, After our glorification.
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For as sure as our Creed is true, so true it is there will be a Resurrection;
For as sure as our Creed is true, so true it is there will be a Resurrection;
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God hath plainly revealed it, and we firmly believe it.
God hath plainly revealed it, and we firmly believe it.
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And so by faith we know, that our Bodies sown in dishonour, shall be raised in glory;
And so by faith we know, that our Bodies sown in dishonour, shall be raised in glory;
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they are sown in weakness, but shall be raised in power; they are sown natural Bodies, but shall be raised spiritual bodies;
they Are sown in weakness, but shall be raised in power; they Are sown natural Bodies, but shall be raised spiritual bodies;
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This corruptable shall put on incorruption, and this mortal shall put on immortality, and Death shall be swallowed up in Victory. 1 Cor. 15. Out of the dust of these our vile Bodies God will raise a new habitation for our Souls, beautiful and glorious, beyond what we can think.
This Corruptible shall put on incorruption, and this Mortal shall put on immortality, and Death shall be swallowed up in Victory. 1 Cor. 15. Out of the dust of these our vile Bodies God will raise a new habitation for our Souls, beautiful and glorious, beyond what we can think.
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And so the Text saith, not that our Bodies shall perish for ever, and be reduced to nothing,
And so the Text Says, not that our Bodies shall perish for ever, and be reduced to nothing,
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but, only they shall be dissolved, they shall crumble into dust, but God knows and takes care of the least part of it:
but, only they shall be dissolved, they shall crumble into dust, but God knows and Takes care of the least part of it:
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and when it is refin'd and cleansed from the infection of sins, God will reunite it into a body, glorious and bright, as the light of Heaven;
and when it is refined and cleansed from the infection of Sins, God will reunite it into a body, glorious and bright, as the Light of Heaven;
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the Righteous shall shine forth as the Sun, in the glory of their Heavenly Father. the Righteous shall shine forth as the Sun, in the glory of their Heavenly Father.
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If this be the sence of the words, That this building of God be meant of our glorified Bodies,
If this be the sense of the words, That this building of God be meant of our glorified Bodies,
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then this is a great and special comfort, which we Christians have;
then this is a great and special Comfort, which we Christians have;
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that God doth with our Bodies in our Death, as with our Souls in our Conversion:
that God does with our Bodies in our Death, as with our Souls in our Conversion:
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When in our sincere return to God, we yield our minds and affections to him, he renews and sanctifies them,
When in our sincere return to God, we yield our minds and affections to him, he renews and Sanctifies them,
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and makes them holy and capable of his favour, and blessed enjoyment:
and makes them holy and capable of his favour, and blessed enjoyment:
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And so when we submit to our portion of dust, and commit our Bodies to God, he destroys their blemishes and imperfections, he beautifies them,
And so when we submit to our portion of dust, and commit our Bodies to God, he Destroys their blemishes and imperfections, he beautifies them,
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and makes them impassible, glorious and immortal, fit to dwell in Heaven, in the Society of Saints and Angells.
and makes them impassable, glorious and immortal, fit to dwell in Heaven, in the Society of Saints and Angels.
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But then, this building of God, this Eternal house in the Heavens, may be understood also of the blessed Mansions of Glory, wherein holy Souls are received,
But then, this building of God, this Eternal house in the Heavens, may be understood also of the blessed Mansions of Glory, wherein holy Souls Are received,
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after their departure out of this mortal life.
After their departure out of this Mortal life.
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For though it be controverted whether the Souls of the Faithful be admitted into the same glory wherein they shall enter after the great day of Judgment:
For though it be controverted whither the Souls of the Faithful be admitted into the same glory wherein they shall enter After the great day of Judgement:
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or whether there be other receptacles for them, till the Resurrection? yet it is generally agreed on by all,
or whither there be other receptacles for them, till the Resurrection? yet it is generally agreed on by all,
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but the late inventors of Purgatory, that they are in a state of Rest, in Abraham 's bosom, full of comfort,
but the late inventors of Purgatory, that they Are in a state of Rest, in Abraham is bosom, full of Comfort,
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and holy hopes, and passionate longings for the time of their reunion, and their consummation.
and holy hope's, and passionate longings for the time of their reunion, and their consummation.
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And we are warranted to say by the Scripture, and by the Church, the best interpreter of it, That the Souls of the Faithful,
And we Are warranted to say by the Scripture, and by the Church, the best interpreter of it, That the Souls of the Faithful,
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after they are delivered from the burthen of the Flesh, are in joy and felicity.
After they Are Delivered from the burden of the Flesh, Are in joy and felicity.
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And so saith the Apostle, v. 8th. We are confident and willings, rather to be absent from the Body,
And so Says the Apostle, v. 8th. We Are confident and willings, rather to be absent from the Body,
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and to be present with the Lord. whether in the outward Courts, or in the inner Sanctuary, it matters not to know.and to be present with the Lord. whither in the outward Courts, or in the inner Sanctuary, it matters not to know.
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Happy are they who are present with the Lord, in whatever part of his House it be.
Happy Are they who Are present with the Lord, in whatever part of his House it be.
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There they see, hear and injoy, what, in this World, Eye hath not seen, nor Ear heard, nor Heart conceived.
There they see, hear and enjoy, what, in this World, Eye hath not seen, nor Ear herd, nor Heart conceived.
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They begin to drink and to plunge themselves in that Ocean of Bliss, which is called Eternal Life; which I cannot describe,
They begin to drink and to plunge themselves in that Ocean of Bliss, which is called Eternal Life; which I cannot describe,
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and which you could not comprehend. But O blessed Mansions of the Blessed! Eternal house in the Heavens!
and which you could not comprehend. But O blessed Mansions of the Blessed! Eternal house in the Heavens!
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Glorious building of God! how shall we understand whilst in this vale of misery, the exceeding great stateliness, the wonderful glories,
Glorious building of God! how shall we understand while in this vale of misery, the exceeding great stateliness, the wondered Glories,
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and the most pleasant deliciousness of thy pleasures and beauties?
and the most pleasant deliciousness of thy pleasures and beauty's?
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There are several words in the Text, which lead us very far in this blessed enquiry,
There Are several words in the Text, which led us very Far in this blessed enquiry,
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if our thoughts, and our time were not too much confin'd.
if our thoughts, and our time were not too much confined.
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But if we cast an Eye upon our dwellings here below, we shall soon understand how much we should value and desire everlasting habitations above.
But if we cast an Eye upon our dwellings Here below, we shall soon understand how much we should valve and desire everlasting habitations above.
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There be three places wherein we sojourn before we come to our Eternal home, the first is appointed by Nature, the Womb, wherein we live like plants, without either sense or reason.
There be three places wherein we sojourn before we come to our Eternal home, the First is appointed by Nature, the Womb, wherein we live like plants, without either sense or reason.
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The second is ordered by Providence, the World, wherein we live in trouble and misery, exposed to many dangers and sorrows.
The second is ordered by Providence, the World, wherein we live in trouble and misery, exposed to many dangers and sorrows.
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The third was built by Sin, the Grave, Chambers of Death and Darkness, wherein we dwell with Worms, Corruption, the ruin and dishonour of our own Nature.
The third was built by since, the Grave, Chambers of Death and Darkness, wherein we dwell with Worms, Corruption, the ruin and dishonour of our own Nature.
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I say, view these, which are domus incolatus, the house of our Pilgrimage and sojourning,
I say, view these, which Are domus Incolatus, the house of our Pilgrimage and sojourning,
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and compare them with that Eternal house in the Heavens, wherein God dwells, and whereof he is Maker:
and compare them with that Eternal house in the Heavens, wherein God dwells, and whereof he is Maker:
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then you shall in some manner understand how much Heaven excells all these earthly Prisons,
then you shall in Some manner understand how much Heaven excels all these earthly Prisons,
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and shall be mov'd to say with the Psalmist, How amiable are thy Dwellings, thou Lord of Host! My Soul longeth, &c. O! how great is the difference betwixt the place of our Conception, and the immensity of Heavenly regions!
and shall be moved to say with the Psalmist, How amiable Are thy Dwellings, thou Lord of Host! My Soul Longeth, etc. OH! how great is the difference betwixt the place of our Conception, and the immensity of Heavenly regions!
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betwixt our houses of clay, and the House of God! betwixt the Prisons of Death, and the Land of everlasting Life!
betwixt our houses of clay, and the House of God! betwixt the Prisons of Death, and the Land of everlasting Life!
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But I need say no more upon this Subject, here is comfort enough to them that believe the Promise of Christ,
But I need say no more upon this Subject, Here is Comfort enough to them that believe the Promise of christ,
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when he ascended to glory, John 14. 1. I go to prepare a place for you.
when he ascended to glory, John 14. 1. I go to prepare a place for you.
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Here is, I say, comfort enough against all our sorrows, that when we leave the uneasy abode of this our earthly Tabernacle, we shall be recieved into heavenly Palaces, here are inducements enough to despise this wretched World,
Here is, I say, Comfort enough against all our sorrows, that when we leave the uneasy Abided of this our earthly Tabernacle, we shall be received into heavenly Palaces, Here Are inducements enough to despise this wretched World,
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and sigh after our better Country, where we are promis'd rest and joys that shall have no End.
and sighs After our better Country, where we Are promised rest and Joys that shall have no End.
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I conclude this second Point with the exhortation of St. Peter, Therefore beloved seeing that ye look for such things, for such a glorious house, such heavenly Mansions, be diligent that whenever God calls for you, you may be found of him in peace, without spot and blameless.
I conclude this second Point with the exhortation of Saint Peter, Therefore Beloved seeing that you look for such things, for such a glorious house, such heavenly Mansions, be diligent that whenever God calls for you, you may be found of him in peace, without spot and blameless.
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The last thing to be considered, is the certainty of this comfort, in the word NONLATINALPHABET, we know, how far this our Knowledge excludes all kind of doubting.
The last thing to be considered, is the certainty of this Comfort, in the word, we know, how Far this our Knowledge excludes all kind of doubting.
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We know indeed, that there is a rest, and glorious things prepared for the people of God;
We know indeed, that there is a rest, and glorious things prepared for the people of God;
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we know it by the certitude of Faith;
we know it by the certitude of Faith;
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all those many convincing arguments that prove the Gospel to be true, and JESUS to be the Son of God, makes it indubitable.
all those many convincing Arguments that prove the Gospel to be true, and JESUS to be the Son of God, makes it indubitable.
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For this is the great Revelation, which God sent his own Son to Preach, proportioning the Message to the Messenger, This is the redord, saith St John, that God hath given us Eternal Life,
For this is the great Revelation, which God sent his own Son to Preach, proportioning the Message to the Messenger, This is the redord, Says Saint John, that God hath given us Eternal Life,
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and this life is in his Son. This, God hath sufficiently attested, to satisfy all men that so it is:and this life is in his Son. This, God hath sufficiently attested, to satisfy all men that so it is:
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and St. Paul in the Text is very confident, we have a building of God (saith he) and we know it; we know that if our earthly Tabernacle be dissolved, we have an Eternal house in the heavens.
and Saint Paul in the Text is very confident, we have a building of God (Says he) and we know it; we know that if our earthly Tabernacle be dissolved, we have an Eternal house in the heavens.
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He is altogether positive, and makes no doubt of the matter; and we may rely upon his credit:
He is altogether positive, and makes no doubt of the matter; and we may rely upon his credit:
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for it was by the strongest convictions that he was made to credit this truth; and afterwards he suffer'd the greatest of Persecutions to propagate it.
for it was by the Strongest convictions that he was made to credit this truth; and afterwards he suffered the greatest of Persecutions to propagate it.
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Many other Witnesses also have sealed the same with their own blood: but wherever the Gospel is imbrac't, this is likewise received without objection.
Many other Witnesses also have sealed the same with their own blood: but wherever the Gospel is embraced, this is likewise received without objection.
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The Question therefore, is not whether or no the thing be true;
The Question Therefore, is not whither or not the thing be true;
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though the arguments be but morally demonstrative, as being a matter of Fact, yet generally Christians do all assent to it:
though the Arguments be but morally demonstrative, as being a matter of Fact, yet generally Christians do all assent to it:
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I am sure all good Christians do, and to them I now wholy address my Discourse.
I am sure all good Christians do, and to them I now wholly address my Discourse.
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The doubt with them is not about the certainty of any Promise, or of this Scripture in particular:
The doubt with them is not about the certainty of any Promise, or of this Scripture in particular:
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but about the particular application of it;
but about the particular application of it;
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shall I my self enter into those glorious Mansions? many that have a good and tender Conscience,
shall I my self enter into those glorious Mansions? many that have a good and tender Conscience,
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and as to the real event, are undoubtedly safe, yet have fears upon them: and sometimes from those fears, draw sad inferences.
and as to the real event, Are undoubtedly safe, yet have fears upon them: and sometime from those fears, draw sad inferences.
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They doubt not of Gods truth, whether or no there be such a glorious Mansion and happiness for us, as he hath revealed:
They doubt not of God's truth, whither or not there be such a glorious Mansion and happiness for us, as he hath revealed:
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but they question themselves, whether they are fitted for't; whether they have done, or shall do, what should qualify them for Heaven.
but they question themselves, whither they Are fitted fored; whither they have done, or shall do, what should qualify them for Heaven.
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And in this case, I say, that that fear may be an allay to our joys:
And in this case, I say, that that Fear may be an allay to our Joys:
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but except it be very ill manag'd (which a spiritual Guide could easily prevent) it cannot be a prejudice to our finall safety.
but except it be very ill managed (which a spiritual Guide could Easily prevent) it cannot be a prejudice to our final safety.
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I say more, that timerousness in them that have most reason to be confident, many sometimes do much good, be an incentive to care, and greater watchfulness:
I say more, that timorousness in them that have most reason to be confident, many sometime do much good, be an incentive to care, and greater watchfulness:
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and yet beyond this I may add, that it is even a duty. I am sure St. Paul speakes of himself, as being afraid of becomming a cast-away,
and yet beyond this I may add, that it is even a duty. I am sure Saint Paul speaks of himself, as being afraid of becoming a castaway,
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after he had Preach't to others:
After he had Preached to Others:
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and he gives us this general command, Heb. 4. 1. Let us fear, least a Promise being left us of entring into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
and he gives us this general command, Hebrew 4. 1. Let us Fear, lest a Promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
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So that, most certainly, fear is not destructive of our better hopes:
So that, most Certainly, Fear is not destructive of our better hope's:
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but is rather a motive to work out our Salvation with the greater care and humility, and to give all diligence, as St. Peter exhorts, to make our calling and election sure.
but is rather a motive to work out our Salvation with the greater care and humility, and to give all diligence, as Saint Peter exhorts, to make our calling and election sure.
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This is not a place to dispute with them that teach men to presume, or that plunge them into doubts, and perpetual scruples:
This is not a place to dispute with them that teach men to presume, or that plunge them into doubts, and perpetual scruples:
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but to be brief, I lay this of St. Aug. As a Position not to be denied, nunquam mala mors putanda est quam bona precessi• vita, a good Life can never end but in a happy Death;
but to be brief, I lay this of Saint Aug. As a Position not to be denied, Never mala mors putanda est quam Bona precessi• vita, a good Life can never end but in a happy Death;
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secure the first, and then undoubtedly the second will follow:
secure the First, and then undoubtedly the second will follow:
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as for such fears and sorrows, as may assault us, whilst we are in the state of misery and imperfection, we must let them pass by,
as for such fears and sorrows, as may assault us, while we Are in the state of misery and imperfection, we must let them pass by,
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and go on minding our duty.
and go on minding our duty.
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For sure it is that so it was with others before us, even with the dearest of Gods Children.
For sure it is that so it was with Others before us, even with the dearest of God's Children.
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They have not always been equally sensible of spiritual comforts; sometimes they were under the cloud, full of grief and sad apprehensions.
They have not always been equally sensible of spiritual comforts; sometime they were under the cloud, full of grief and sad apprehensions.
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It was so once with David, Psal. 77. And likely it hath been so with all good men, some one time or other, or perhaps often.
It was so once with David, Psalm 77. And likely it hath been so with all good men, Some one time or other, or perhaps often.
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For indeed, we are for the most part in this life, as St. Peter in the Prison, Act 12. 9. when God sent his Angel to deliver him from a great and imminent Danger, he thought he saw but a Vision,
For indeed, we Are for the most part in this life, as Saint Peter in the Prison, Act 12. 9. when God sent his Angel to deliver him from a great and imminent Danger, he Thought he saw but a Vision,
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and wist not that it was true, what was done by the Angel, till he came to himself,and wist not that it was true, what was done by the Angel, till he Come to himself,
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after he was past the Iron gate, and then he understood Gods gracious purpose to his own safety.
After he was passed the Iron gate, and then he understood God's gracious purpose to his own safety.
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And so, we generally are not sensible of what God hath already done, and is further doing to make us happy:
And so, we generally Are not sensible of what God hath already done, and is further doing to make us happy:
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and we shall have but imperfect notices of it, and shall be but as in a Dream, till we are also past the Iron gate of Death:
and we shall have but imperfect notices of it, and shall be but as in a Dream, till we Are also past the Iron gate of Death:
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but then we shall wonder at our dulness, and shall be transported with ravishments of joy,
but then we shall wonder At our dullness, and shall be transported with ravishments of joy,
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when we come to understand the design of God's Providences towards us, and are admitted to see face to face, that which we now behold but darkly, and in a Mistery.
when we come to understand the Design of God's Providences towards us, and Are admitted to see face to face, that which we now behold but darkly, and in a Mystery.
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Let us therefore at present take no further care, but to obey and follow, as St. Peter did,
Let us Therefore At present take no further care, but to obey and follow, as Saint Peter did,
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and though we go trembling, and heavily, yet at last we shall come to joy and safety, as he did.
and though we go trembling, and heavily, yet At last we shall come to joy and safety, as he did.
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The fearful Passenger in the Ship, is drowned never the sooner because he fears it:
The fearful Passenger in the Ship, is drowned never the sooner Because he fears it:
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and the timerous Christian in the Church, will be safe enough, thou he be not secure.
and the timorous Christian in the Church, will be safe enough, thou he be not secure.
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We have all the reason, and all the encouragements in the World, intirely to cast our selves upon God;
We have all the reason, and all the encouragements in the World, entirely to cast our selves upon God;
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into the Arms of the holy JESUS, who will in no wise cast out any that humbly comes to him:
into the Arms of the holy JESUS, who will in no wise cast out any that humbly comes to him:
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and who requires no more of us, than what we sincerely can do.
and who requires no more of us, than what we sincerely can do.
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God is infinitely good, and he hath done so much to assure us of his mercy and loving kindness, that we cannot but admire his Condescention,
God is infinitely good, and he hath done so much to assure us of his mercy and loving kindness, that we cannot but admire his Condescension,
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and rejoyce that we depend upon him, who would have all men to be saved; and hath therefore purchas'd Salvation for all, at a mighty rate;
and rejoice that we depend upon him, who would have all men to be saved; and hath Therefore purchased Salvation for all, At a mighty rate;
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and hath ingag'd all ways possible, that if we heartily desire and indeavour after Salvation, we shall without fail obtain it.
and hath engaged all ways possible, that if we heartily desire and endeavour After Salvation, we shall without fail obtain it.
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Let us not then attend to our Fears, and the perplexed thoughts of our own minds, let us but take care to secure our duty, by a hearty love and obedience, do all we can to serve and to please God, and we are certainly happy:
Let us not then attend to our Fears, and the perplexed thoughts of our own minds, let us but take care to secure our duty, by a hearty love and Obedience, do all we can to serve and to please God, and we Are Certainly happy:
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and he will refresh us with as much comfort as we need, to carry us through this vale of Tears.
and he will refresh us with as much Comfort as we need, to carry us through this vale of Tears.
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A Marchant ventures his Estate, because thereby some are grown rich; A Souldier will hazard his Life, because some have escapt the edge of the Sword,
A Merchant ventures his Estate, Because thereby Some Are grown rich; A Soldier will hazard his Life, Because Some have escaped the edge of the Sword,
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and reaped a sprig of Laurel:
and reaped a sprig of Laurel:
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and shall we be afraid to trust our Souls with God, our faithful Creator, and gracious Redeemer,
and shall we be afraid to trust our Souls with God, our faithful Creator, and gracious Redeemer,
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when from such a trust, we expect the greatest glory and happiness. The time was when we were nothing, and he made us;
when from such a trust, we expect the greatest glory and happiness. The time was when we were nothing, and he made us;
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the time was when we were as though we had not been, living without sence or knowledge in our Mothers Bowels,
the time was when we were as though we had not been, living without sense or knowledge in our Mother's Bowels,
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and God brought us to this light. Every change hath been for our advantage; first nothing, and then a being, and then a more perfect being:
and God brought us to this Light. Every change hath been for our advantage; First nothing, and then a being, and then a more perfect being:
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and why should we doubt but that after our next change, our dissolution, we shall be yet better.
and why should we doubt but that After our next change, our dissolution, we shall be yet better.
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God hath now over us as much power, as in the State of Separation: but then he will shew himself more gratious, confirming the Pardon of every repented Sin,
God hath now over us as much power, as in the State of Separation: but then he will show himself more gracious, confirming the Pardon of every repented since,
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and assigning a recompence to every good work.
and assigning a recompense to every good work.
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And then what can we fear? not the strangeness of the change, for 'tis imperceptible;
And then what can we Fear? not the strangeness of the change, for it's imperceptible;
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Mors est depositis sarcine gravis, Death is onely the laying down of a heavy burthen, the returning of each part of man to its own principle;Mors est Depositis sarcine gravis, Death is only the laying down of a heavy burden, the returning of each part of man to its own principle;
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the Body to the Earth whence it was, and the spirit to God who gave it.
the Body to the Earth whence it was, and the Spirit to God who gave it.
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There is no ill in this.
There is no ill in this.
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Neither yet can we fear the strangeness of the unknown Regions of Spirits, for we are in God as an Atome in the Air,
Neither yet can we Fear the strangeness of the unknown Regions of Spirits, for we Are in God as an Atom in the Air,
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as a drop of water in the Sea; the immensity of his Divine Essence doth overflow us;
as a drop of water in the Sea; the immensity of his Divine Essence does overflow us;
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we can be no where but in God, Though I should pass through the vally of the shadow of Death, I will fear no evill, (saith David) for thou art with me.
we can be no where but in God, Though I should pass through the valley of the shadow of Death, I will Fear no evil, (Says David) for thou art with me.
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Besides Death is via tria, a beaten path, all mankind have passed through it, yea,
Beside Death is via tria, a beaten path, all mankind have passed through it, yea,
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and the Saints of God, and the Blessed JESUS himself, who hath made the passage safe and easy for all his followers.
and the Saints of God, and the Blessed JESUS himself, who hath made the passage safe and easy for all his followers.
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But I'le tell you Christians, what you must do, that you may not be afraid of Death,
But I'll tell you Christians, what you must do, that you may not be afraid of Death,
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and the dissolution of your earthly Tabernacle.
and the dissolution of your earthly Tabernacle.
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You know that the day-labourer looks with joy upon thr Sun-setting, because then he receives his hire:
You know that the day-labourer looks with joy upon Thor Sunsetting, Because then he receives his hire:
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The Traveller is glad when his journy draws to an end, for then he comes to home & rest.
The Traveller is glad when his journey draws to an end, for then he comes to home & rest.
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Do for Eternity what these do for things temporal; labor for heavenly rest, advance towards it in the ways of Vertue and Godliness:
Do for Eternity what these do for things temporal; labour for heavenly rest, advance towards it in the ways of Virtue and Godliness:
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and when you come near the end of your race and of your labours, and come to have a near prospect of your Crown and your happiness,
and when you come near the end of your raze and of your labours, and come to have a near prospect of your Crown and your happiness,
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then your hopes shall be strong, and your Comforts great, and the Text that lays before us shall be to you a spring of joys, you shall then be able to say with great assurance, We know, that when our earthly house, of this Tabernacle is dissolved, we have a building of God,
then your hope's shall be strong, and your Comforts great, and the Text that lays before us shall be to you a spring of Joys, you shall then be able to say with great assurance, We know, that when our earthly house, of this Tabernacle is dissolved, we have a building of God,
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an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Amen.an house not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens. Amen.
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