These may be said to weed the world; If any passage happeneth which deserveth to be forgotten their jet memories (onely attracting straws and chaff unto them) registereth and retaineth them, fond fashions and foolish speeches is all that they charge on their account,
These may be said to weed the world; If any passage Happeneth which deserveth to be forgotten their jet memories (only attracting straws and chaff unto them) Registereth and retaineth them, found fashions and foolish Speeches is all that they charge on their account,
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and presently breath them out of their mouth, having onely a rational understanding thereof, (which renders them acceptable in company for their discourse) but never suffering them to sink into their souls,
and presently breath them out of their Mouth, having only a rational understanding thereof, (which renders them acceptable in company for their discourse) but never suffering them to sink into their Souls,
But Solomons observations were every way compleat, he mark'd what happened, and well he might, who advantaged with matchless wealth might make matchless discoveries,
But Solomons observations were every Way complete, he marked what happened, and well he might, who advantaged with matchless wealth might make matchless discoveries,
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How came he to behold a righteous man? with what care and new eye-salve had he anoynted his eyes to see that which his father David (having a more holy,
How Come he to behold a righteous man? with what care and new eyesalve had he anointed his eyes to see that which his father David (having a more holy,
It is answered, Though such an one whose righteousness is Gods-justice-proof, never was, is, nor shall be in this life, (Christ alone excepted) being God and man) yet in a Gospel,
It is answered, Though such an one whose righteousness is God's-justice-proof, never was, is, nor shall be in this life, (christ alone excepted) being God and man) yet in a Gospel,
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or qualified sense, he is accounted righteous, who juxta propositum justè vivendi, is so intentionally, desiring and endeavouring after righteousness with all the might of his soul.
or qualified sense, he is accounted righteous, who juxta propositum justè vivendi, is so intentionally, desiring and endeavouring After righteousness with all the might of his soul.
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Lastly, Righteous inhesively, having many heavenly graces, and holy endowments, sincere, though not perfect, or evangelically perfect pro hoc statu, bestowed upon, and remaining within him.
Lastly, Righteous inhesively, having many heavenly graces, and holy endowments, sincere, though not perfect, or evangelically perfect Pro hoc Statu, bestowed upon, and remaining within him.
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But in the second place it will be inquired, How could Solomon patiently behold a righteous man perish in his righteousness, and not rescue him out of the paws of oppression? Could he see it,
But in the second place it will be inquired, How could Solomon patiently behold a righteous man perish in his righteousness, and not rescue him out of the paws of oppression? Could he see it,
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and was his head invested with the crown, contentedly to look on so sorrowfull a sight? Could he onely as in the * case of the harlots call for a sword to kill a child,
and was his head invested with the crown, contentedly to look on so sorrowful a sighed? Could he only as in the * case of the harlots call for a sword to kill a child,
and not call for it here to defend a righteous man? He that is not with us (saith our Saviour) is against us. If it hold in private persons, much more in publick officers? They persecute who do not protect; destroy who do not defend;
and not call for it Here to defend a righteous man? He that is not with us (Says our Saviour) is against us. If it hold in private Persons, much more in public Officers? They persecute who do not Pact; destroy who do not defend;
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though staying at home in his person, his mind travelled into forraign parts, and in the neighbouring countreys of Egypt, Edom, Syria, Assyria, &c. might behold the perishing of the righteous and long flourishing of the wicked.
though staying At home in his person, his mind traveled into foreign parts, and in the neighbouring Countries' of Egypt, Edom, Syria, Assyria, etc. might behold the perishing of the righteous and long flourishing of the wicked.
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Secondly, his expression, I have seen, relates not onely to his ocular but experimental discoveries. What Solomon got by the help of Historie, Studie and perusal of Chronicles.
Secondly, his expression, I have seen, relates not only to his ocular but experimental discoveries. What Solomon god by the help of History, Study and perusal of Chronicles.
He that was skil'd in natural Philosophie from the Cedar to the Shrub, was (no doubt) well versed in all civil occurrences from the Prince to the Peasant, from Adam to the present age wherein he lived,
He that was skilled in natural Philosophy from the Cedar to the Shrub, was (no doubt) well versed in all civil occurrences from the Prince to the Peasant, from Adam to the present age wherein he lived,
Open the Bible and we shall find (almost in the first leaf) just Abel perishing in his righteousness, and wicked Cain prolonging his life in his iniquitie.
Open the bible and we shall find (almost in the First leaf) just Abel perishing in his righteousness, and wicked Cain prolonging his life in his iniquity.
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To omit other instances, Solomon, by relation from his father, might sadly remember, how Abimelech the High priest perished in his righteousness with all the Priests, inhabitants of the citie of Nob, whilest Saul who condemned,
To omit other instances, Solomon, by Relation from his father, might sadly Remember, how Abimelech the High priest perished in his righteousness with all the Priests, inhabitants of the City of Nob, whilst Saul who condemned,
So much for the proof that it is so: Come we now to the reasons why it is so. These reasons are of a double nature, some fetcht from nature, others from religion.
So much for the proof that it is so: Come we now to the Reasons why it is so. These Reasons Are of a double nature, Some fetched from nature, Others from Religion.
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Now as in a race the formost man who is nearest the mark, is envied of all those which come after him, who commonly use all foul play towards him, (justling him on the side, seeking to trip up his heels;
Now as in a raze the foremost man who is nearest the mark, is envied of all those which come After him, who commonly use all foul play towards him, (justling him on the side, seeking to trip up his heels;
yea, sometimes thrusting him forward on the back, that so he might fall headlong by his own weight and their violence) so often cometh it to pass betwixt rivals in the race of honour and virtue.
yea, sometime thrusting him forward on the back, that so he might fallen headlong by his own weight and their violence) so often comes it to pass betwixt rivals in the raze of honour and virtue.
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If the first takes no effect, and if his constancie appears such as without regreet he will persist in pietie, leaving them no hope to byass him to base ends,
If the First Takes no Effect, and if his constancy appears such as without regreet he will persist in piety, leaving them no hope to bias him to base ends,
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then dispairing to bow him from, they contrive to break him in his righteousness. Thus whilest he hath many enemies which conspire his destruction, seeking with power to suppress, or policie to supplant him.
then despairing to bow him from, they contrive to break him in his righteousness. Thus whilst he hath many enemies which conspire his destruction, seeking with power to suppress, or policy to supplant him.
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The wicked man on the other side, hath the generalitie of men (the most being bad as himself) to befriend him, a main cause of his prolonging himself successfull in his wickedness.
The wicked man on the other side, hath the generality of men (the most being bad as himself) to befriend him, a main cause of his prolonging himself successful in his wickedness.
Secondly, Righteous men perish in their righteousness, because not so warie, and watchfull to defend themselves in danger, being deaf to all jealousies and suspitions, over-confident of other men, measuring all others by the integritie of their own intentions.
Secondly, Righteous men perish in their righteousness, Because not so wary, and watchful to defend themselves in danger, being deaf to all jealousies and suspicions, overconfident of other men, measuring all Others by the integrity of their own intentions.
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Whilest wicked men, partly out of policie, more out of guiltiness, sleep like Hercules with their club in their hand, stand always on their guard, are jealous of their very shadows and appearances of danger, a great cause of their safety and success, prolonging themselves in their wickedness.
Whilst wicked men, partly out of policy, more out of guiltiness, sleep like Hercules with their club in their hand, stand always on their guard, Are jealous of their very shadows and appearances of danger, a great cause of their safety and success, prolonging themselves in their wickedness.
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Thirdly, They perish because of a lazie principle which hath possessed the heads and hearts even of the best men, (who are unexcusable herein) namely, that God in due time will defend their innocence, which makes them more negligent and remiss in defending themselves;
Thirdly, They perish Because of a lazy principle which hath possessed the Heads and hearts even of the best men, (who Are unexcusable herein) namely, that God in due time will defend their innocence, which makes them more negligent and remiss in defending themselves;
as the Prophet makes mention of a stone cut out without hands, they conceive their cause will without mans help hew its own way through the rocks of all resistance;
as the Prophet makes mention of a stone Cut out without hands, they conceive their cause will without men help hew its own Way through the Rocks of all resistance;
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Thus the Christians in their battels against the Turks, having wonne the day by their valour, have lost the night by their negligence, which principally proceeded from their confidence, that God interested as a Second in every just cause, was in that quarrel concerned as a Principle,
Thus the Christians in their battles against the Turks, having won the day by their valour, have lost the night by their negligence, which principally proceeded from their confidence, that God interested as a Second in every just cause, was in that quarrel concerned as a Principle,
This may be perceived by the paralel betwixt the wife and the harlot, many wives (though herein they cannot be defended) knowing their husbands obliged in conscience to love them by virtue of their solemn promise made before God and the congregation at their marriage, are therefore the less carefull to studie compliance to their husbands desires;
This may be perceived by the parallel betwixt the wife and the harlot, many wives (though herein they cannot be defended) knowing their Husbands obliged in conscience to love them by virtue of their solemn promise made before God and the congregation At their marriage, Are Therefore the less careful to study compliance to their Husbands Desires;
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they know their husbands if wronging them wrong themselves therein, and presuming themselves to deserve love as due unto them for their honesty and loyalty of affections, are the less sollicitous to gain that which they count their own already.
they know their Husbands if wronging them wrong themselves therein, and presuming themselves to deserve love as due unto them for their honesty and loyalty of affections, Are the less solicitous to gain that which they count their own already.
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Whilst the harlot conscious to her self of her usurpation, that she hath no lawful right to the embraces of her parramour, tunes her self to the criticalness of all complacencie to humour him in all his desires.
While the harlot conscious to her self of her usurpation, that she hath no lawful right to the embraces of her parramour, Tunis her self to the criticalness of all complacency to humour him in all his Desires.
Propound unto him a project for his safetie, and as Solomon promised to favour Adonijah, so long as he shewed himself worthie, otherwise if wickedness were found in him he should surely die.
Propound unto him a project for his safety, and as Solomon promised to favour Adonijah, so long as he showed himself worthy, otherwise if wickedness were found in him he should surely die.
So our righteous man onely accepts and embraceth such plots to secure himself thereby, as acquit themselves honest and honourable, such as appear otherwise, he presently dispatches with detestation, destroying the very motion & mention thereof, from entering into his heart.
So our righteous man only accepts and Embraceth such plots to secure himself thereby, as acquit themselves honest and honourable, such as appear otherwise, he presently Dispatches with detestation, destroying the very motion & mention thereof, from entering into his heart.
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On the otherside, the wicked man is left at large allowing himself libertie and latitude, to doe any thing in his own defence, making a constant practice of doing evil, that good may come thereof.
On the otherside, the wicked man is left At large allowing himself liberty and latitude, to do any thing in his own defence, making a constant practice of doing evil, that good may come thereof.
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Yea we may observe in all ages, that wicked men make bold with religion, and those who count the practice of pietie a burthen, find the pretending thereof an advantage,
Yea we may observe in all ages, that wicked men make bold with Religion, and those who count the practice of piety a burden, find the pretending thereof an advantage,
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and therefore be the matter they manage never so bad (if possible) they will intitle it to be Gods cause. Much was the substance in the very shadow of S. Peter, which made the people so desirous thereof as he passed by the streets.
and Therefore be the matter they manage never so bad (if possible) they will entitle it to be God's cause. Much was the substance in the very shadow of S. Peter, which made the people so desirous thereof as he passed by the streets.
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No better cordial for a dying cause, than to overshadow it with the pretence that it is Gods cause; for first this is the way to make and keep a great and strong partie:
No better cordial for a dying cause, than to overshadow it with the pretence that it is God's cause; for First this is the Way to make and keep a great and strong party:
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for though it be against Gods word, to do evil that good may come thereof, yet this old error wil hardly be beaten out of the heads and hearts of many men, that crooked ways are made direct, by being directed to a streight end;
for though it be against God's word, to do evil that good may come thereof, yet this old error will hardly be beaten out of the Heads and hearts of many men, that crooked ways Are made Direct, by being directed to a straight end;
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Thus Rabshakeh pretended a Commission from God, for all the wickedness he committed, and complements blasphemie, Am I now come up without the Lord, against this place to destroy it? the Lord said to me, Go up against this place to destroy it.
Thus Rabshakeh pretended a Commission from God, for all the wickedness he committed, and compliments blasphemy, Am I now come up without the Lord, against this place to destroy it? the Lord said to me, Go up against this place to destroy it.
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Some bark at his Providence, as if he perceived not these things, How doth God know, and is there knowledge in the most high? Others cavil at his justice, that he has no mind;
some bark At his Providence, as if he perceived not these things, How does God know, and is there knowledge in the most high? Others cavil At his Justice, that he has no mind;
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This world (say they) is a ship without a pilot, steered onely with the winds and waves of casualtie, it is a meer lotterie, wherein the best men daily draw the blanks, and the worst run away with the prizes. And, as Absolom boasted,
This world (say they) is a ship without a pilot, steered only with the winds and waves of casualty, it is a mere lottery, wherein the best men daily draw the blanks, and the worst run away with the prizes. And, as Absalom boasted,
so these impudent wretches conceive with themselves, the Plat-form of the world had been more perfect, might they have been admitted to the making thereof.
so these impudent wretches conceive with themselves, the Platform of the world had been more perfect, might they have been admitted to the making thereof.
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Merit should be made the onely standard of preferment, no perishing of the righteous man in his righteousness, when success should onely be entailed on desert.
Merit should be made the only standard of preferment, no perishing of the righteous man in his righteousness, when success should only be entailed on desert.
In a word, such Atheists presume all things by them should be so prudently disposed, that nothing, no doubt, in the whole world should be out of order, save themselves.
In a word, such Atheists presume all things by them should be so prudently disposed, that nothing, no doubt, in the Whole world should be out of order, save themselves.
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But in answere to this objection, know that God, without the least prejudice to his justice, may suffer the righteous man to perish in his righteousness, because allow him righteous justicia causae, he is not so justicia personae, the best man standing guiltie of many faults and failings in his sight.
But in answer to this objection, know that God, without the least prejudice to his Justice, may suffer the righteous man to perish in his righteousness, Because allow him righteous Justice causae, he is not so Justice personae, the best man standing guilty of many Faults and failings in his sighed.
for nullum tempus occurrit Regi, the King of heaven is not limited to any time, but at his own pleasure and leasure may take an opportunitie to punish an offender.
for nullum Tempus occurrit King, the King of heaven is not limited to any time, but At his own pleasure and leisure may take an opportunity to Punish an offender.
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yet if it branch it self forth into numerous circumstances appendant thereunto, (many whereof may be intricate and perplext) if it be of so spacious and ponderous a nature that it requires many heads and hands as subordinate instruments in several places for the managing thereof.
yet if it branch it self forth into numerous Circumstances appendant thereunto, (many whereof may be intricate and perplexed) if it be of so spacious and ponderous a nature that it requires many Heads and hands as subordinate Instruments in several places for the managing thereof.
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Lastly, if the cause be so prolix and tedious, that many years must be spent in the prosecution thereof, the original righteousness of the cause may be altered with the handling of it, and much injustice annexed thereunto;
Lastly, if the cause be so prolix and tedious, that many Years must be spent in the prosecution thereof, the original righteousness of the cause may be altered with the handling of it, and much injustice annexed thereunto;
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For it is impossible that a cause consisting of such verietie of limbs retaining thereunto, should be carried on without many grand errors and mistakes committed therein;
For it is impossible that a cause consisting of such verietie of limbs retaining thereunto, should be carried on without many grand errors and mistakes committed therein;
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and the righteousness of the best man will not spread so broad without shrinking, stretch so long without tireing, applie it self so exactly to each circumstance without some swerving therein.
and the righteousness of the best man will not spread so broad without shrinking, stretch so long without tiring, apply it self so exactly to each circumstance without Some swerving therein.
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Especially, when all the faults of the inferior officers employed under him, are chargeable on the righteous mans account, the matter of whose cause may justly perish, by Gods just anger on the unjust managerie thereof.
Especially, when all the Faults of the inferior Officers employed under him, Are chargeable on the righteous men account, the matter of whose cause may justly perish, by God's just anger on the unjust managery thereof.
Yea God, without the least blemish to his Justice, may suffer the righteous temporally to perish in his righteousness, because in the midst of their sufferings his mercie supports them with the inward comfort of a clear conscience.
Yea God, without the least blemish to his justice, may suffer the righteous temporally to perish in his righteousness, Because in the midst of their sufferings his mercy supports them with the inward Comfort of a clear conscience.
In the time of persecution a woman being big with child was imprisoned & condemned to die, which the night before her execution, was (I cannot say brought to bed) delivered of a child,
In the time of persecution a woman being big with child was imprisoned & condemned to die, which the night before her execution, was (I cannot say brought to Bed) Delivered of a child,
Besides this, it clears divine Justice, and comforts the righteous man perishing temporally in his righteousness, that his Cause shall be heard over again,
Beside this, it clears divine justice, and comforts the righteous man perishing temporally in his righteousness, that his Cause shall be herd over again,
If one conceive himself wronged in the Hundred, or any inferiour Court, he may by a certiorari, or an accedas ad curiam, remove it to the Kings-Bench or Common-Pleas, as he is advised best for his own advantage.
If one conceive himself wronged in the Hundred, or any inferior Court, he may by a certiorari, or an accedas ad curiam, remove it to the King's-bench or Common pleas, as he is advised best for his own advantage.
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If he apprehendeth himself injured in these Courts, he may with a Writ of Error remove it to have it argued by all the Judges in the Exchequer-chamber. If here also he conceiveth himself to find no justice, he may with an Injunction, out of the Chancery stop their proceedings.
If he apprehendeth himself injured in these Courts, he may with a Writ of Error remove it to have it argued by all the Judges in the Exchequer-chamber. If Here also he conceiveth himself to find no Justice, he may with an Injunction, out of the Chancery stop their proceedings.
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But if in the Chancery he reputeth himself agreeved, he may thence appeal to the God of heaven and earth, who in another world, will vindicate his right,
But if in the Chancery he reputeth himself aggrieved, he may thence appeal to the God of heaven and earth, who in Another world, will vindicate his right,
But God is a fair hunter, he might in the rigour of his justice knock wicked men down as he finds them sitting in their forms. But God will give them fair law, they shall for a time run,
But God is a fair hunter, he might in the rigour of his Justice knock wicked men down as he finds them sitting in their forms. But God will give them fair law, they shall for a time run,
Know also to the farther clearing of his justice, that wicked men, notwithstanding their thriving in badness for a time, are partly punished in this world, with a constant corrosive of a guiltie conscience, which they carrie about them.
Know also to the farther clearing of his Justice, that wicked men, notwithstanding their thriving in badness for a time, Are partly punished in this world, with a constant corrosive of a guilty conscience, which they carry about them.
This he effected by putting him into an iron-grate, and placing a ravenous wolf hard by in another, alwaies howling, fighting, senting, scratching at the poor sheep, which affrighted with this sad sound,
This he effected by putting him into an Iron grate, and placing a ravenous wolf hard by in Another, always howling, fighting, senting, scratching At the poor sheep, which affrighted with this sad found,
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and punishment they must undergo, when in another world they shall be called to account. This thought alone makes their souls lean, how fat soever their bodies may appear.
and punishment they must undergo, when in Another world they shall be called to account. This Thought alone makes their Souls lean, how fat soever their bodies may appear.
Now not onely wicked men, but even the children of God, because of the corruption of their hearts, too often make bad uses to themselves of the righteous mans perishing in his righteousness;
Now not only wicked men, but even the children of God, Because of the corruption of their hearts, too often make bad uses to themselves of the righteous men perishing in his righteousness;
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These may be divided into three ranks: 1. Such as fret at Gods proceedings herein. 2. Such as droop under Gods proceedings herein. 3. Such as argue with Gods proceedings herein.
These may be divided into three ranks: 1. Such as fret At God's proceedings herein. 2. Such as droop under God's proceedings herein. 3. Such as argue with God's proceedings herein.
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The first are the fretters; for if the perishing of the righteous cometh to the serious observation of a high-spirited man, one of a stout and valiant heart, he will scarce brook it without some anger,
The First Are the fretters; for if the perishing of the righteous comes to the serious observation of a high-spirited man, one of a stout and valiant heart, he will scarce brook it without Some anger,
Nor was it meer grief possessed him, but a mixture of much impatience, as appears by that counsel which in like case, in one Psalm, he gave himself three several times, Fret not thy self because of evil doers;
Nor was it mere grief possessed him, but a mixture of much impatience, as appears by that counsel which in like case, in one Psalm, he gave himself three several times, Fret not thy self Because of evil doers;
Our Saviour observeth, that there are a sturdie kind of devils, that will not be cast out, save by fasting and prayer. But this humour of fretting and repining at Gods proceedings herein, which he understood not, could not be ejected out of David, but by prayer no doubt,
Our Saviour observeth, that there Are a sturdy kind of Devils, that will not be cast out, save by fasting and prayer. But this humour of fretting and repining At God's proceedings herein, which he understood not, could not be ejected out of David, but by prayer no doubt,
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O let men of high spirits and stout hearts, not lavish their valour, and misspend their courage, to chafe and fume at such accidents, venting good spirits the wrong way,
Oh let men of high spirits and stout hearts, not lavish their valour, and misspend their courage, to chafe and fume At such accidents, venting good spirits the wrong Way,
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but rather reserve their magnanimous resolutions for better services, and (besides their private devotions) address themselves with David, to Gods publick worship in his house, who in his due time will unriddle unto him the equitie of his proceedings.
but rather reserve their magnanimous resolutions for better services, and (beside their private devotions) address themselves with David, to God's public worship in his house, who in his due time will unriddle unto him the equity of his proceedings.
But if men be of low and mean spirits, pusillanimous and heartless natures, and if these narrow souls in them meet with melanchollie and heavie tempers, such fall a drooping,
But if men be of low and mean spirits, pusillanimous and heartless nature's, and if these narrow Souls in them meet with melancholy and heavy tempers, such fallen a drooping,
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yea despairing at the perishing of the righteous, they give all over for lost, concluding there is no hope; they rather languish than live, walking up and down disconsolate, with soft paces, sad looks, and sorrowful hearts:
yea despairing At the perishing of the righteous, they give all over for lost, concluding there is no hope; they rather languish than live, walking up and down disconsolate, with soft paces, sad looks, and sorrowful hearts:
all their children they are ready to call and christen Ichobods, the glorie is departed from Israel, being affected like the Citizens of Jerusalem, besieged by Senacherib, their hearts are like the trees of the wood, moved with the wind; But let such droopers know, that herein they offend God and wrong themselves,
all their children they Are ready to call and christen Ichabods, the glory is departed from Israel, being affected like the Citizens of Jerusalem, besieged by Sennacherib, their hearts Are like the trees of the wood, moved with the wind; But let such droopers know, that herein they offend God and wrong themselves,
and let them gird up their loins, and tie up their spirits, at the serious consideration that God in due time will raise them out of the dust, maintain his own cause, and confound his enemies.
and let them gird up their loins, and tie up their spirits, At the serious consideration that God in due time will raise them out of the dust, maintain his own cause, and confound his enemies.
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wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are they happie that deal very treacherously? The good man could not conceive Gods proceedings,
Wherefore does the Way of the wicked prosper? Wherefore Are they happy that deal very treacherously? The good man could not conceive God's proceedings,
and although he kept to the conclusion, Righteous art thou, O Lord, yet his heart was hot within him, and he would fain be exchanging an argument with God, that all was not right according to his humane capacity.
and although he kept to the conclusion, Righteous art thou, Oh Lord, yet his heart was hight within him, and he would fain be exchanging an argument with God, that all was not right according to his humane capacity.
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and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Silicia, and of Asia, disputing with Stephen, were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake;
and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Silicia, and of Asia, disputing with Stephen, were not able to resist the Wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke;
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Remember the Apostles question, Where is the disputer? But if we should be so bold, in humility, to examine Gods proceedings, let us take heed lest whilest we dispute with God, Satan insensible prompts us such reasons as are seemingly unanswerable in our apprehensions,
remember the Apostles question, Where is the disputer? But if we should be so bold, in humility, to examine God's proceedings, let us take heed lest whilst we dispute with God, Satan insensible prompts us such Reasons as Are seemingly unanswerable in our apprehensions,
Wherefore let not our ignorance be counted Gods injustice, let not the dimness of our eyes be esteemed the durtiness of his actions, being all puritie and cleanness in themselves:
Wherefore let not our ignorance be counted God's injustice, let not the dimness of our eyes be esteemed the durtiness of his actions, being all purity and cleanness in themselves:
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Let us, if beaten from our out-works, make a safe retreat to this impregnable castle, Jeremie his conclusion, Righteous art thou, O Lord, &c. Come we now to the good uses that the godly ought to make of a righteous mans perishing in his righteousness:
Let us, if beaten from our outworks, make a safe retreat to this impregnable castle, Jeremiah his conclusion, Righteous art thou, Oh Lord, etc. Come we now to the good uses that the godly ought to make of a righteous men perishing in his righteousness:
However it is also the boundant dutie of all pious people, in their several distances and degrees, to improve their utmost for the preservation of dying innocencie, from the crueltie of such as would murder it.
However it is also the boundant duty of all pious people, in their several distances and Degrees, to improve their utmost for the preservation of dying innocence, from the cruelty of such as would murder it.
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O let the most cunning Chyrurgeon not begrutch their skill to unbowel, the richest Merchants not think much of their choisest spices to embalm, the most exquisite Joyner make the coffin, most reverend Divine the Funeral Sermon, the most accurate Marbler erect the Monument, and most renowned Poet invent the Epitaph to be inscribed on the tomb of Perishing Righteousness. Whilest all others, wel-wishers to goodness in their several places, contribute to their sorrow at the solemn Obsequies thereof;
Oh let the most cunning Chirurgeon not Begrudge their skill to unbowel, the Richest Merchant's not think much of their Choicest spices to embalm, the most exquisite Joiner make the coffin, most reverend Divine the Funeral Sermon, the most accurate Marbler erect the Monument, and most renowned Poet invent the Epitaph to be inscribed on the tomb of Perishing Righteousness. Whilst all Others, wellwishers to Goodness in their several places, contribute to their sorrow At the solemn Obsequies thereof;
However, let them not mourn like men without hope, but let them behave themselves at the interment of his righteousness, as confident of the resurrection thereof, which God in his due time shall raise out of the ashes;
However, let them not mourn like men without hope, but let them behave themselves At the interment of his righteousness, as confident of the resurrection thereof, which God in his due time shall raise out of the Ashes;
and ought to edge and quicken our prayers, that God would shortly accomplish the number of his elect, consummate this miserable world, put a period to the dark night of his proceedings, that so that day, that welcome day, may begin to dawn, which is termed by the Apostle, The day of the revelation of the righteous judgement of God:
and ought to edge and quicken our Prayers, that God would shortly accomplish the number of his elect, consummate this miserable world, put a Period to the dark night of his proceedings, that so that day, that welcome day, may begin to dawn, which is termed by the Apostle, The day of the Revelation of the righteous judgement of God:
Thirdly, How God can actually harden the hearts of some, as he did Pharaohs, and yet not be in the least degree accessarie to sin, and the authour thereof?
Thirdly, How God can actually harden the hearts of Some, as he did Pharaohs, and yet not be in the least degree accessary to since, and the author thereof?
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Not that then or there, any new essential addition or accession shall accrue to Gods justice, to mend or make up, any former default or defect therein,
Not that then or there, any new essential addition or accession shall accrue to God's Justice, to mend or make up, any former default or defect therein,
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But before we take our final farewel of the words in our Text, know they are also capable of another sense, I have seen the righteous man perish in his righteousness, that is, I have seen a good man, continuing in goodness,
But before we take our final farewell of the words in our Text, know they Are also capable of Another sense, I have seen the righteous man perish in his righteousness, that is, I have seen a good man, Continuing in Goodness,
and snatched away in the prime of his years, whilest wicked men, persisting in their profaness, have prolonged their lives to the utmost possibilitie of nature.
and snatched away in the prime of his Years, whilst wicked men, persisting in their profaneness, have prolonged their lives to the utmost possibility of nature.
but startles at the expression, as conteining some Pagan impietie therein, pointing at it, as an Atheistical position, Then they also which are faln asleep in Christ are perished.
but startles At the expression, as containing Some Pagan impiety therein, pointing At it, as an Atheistical position, Then they also which Are fallen asleep in christ Are perished.
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However in a qualified sence (not for a total extinction, but temporal suspension of them in this world) the Prophet pronounceth it of a just mans death.
However in a qualified sense (not for a total extinction, but temporal suspension of them in this world) the Prophet pronounceth it of a just men death.
Indeed when a just man dieth, with Abraham, in a good old age, he is not properly said to be taken away, but Scripture phrase, to tarrie till God comes. Thus when Peter was very inquisitive to know,
Indeed when a just man Dieth, with Abraham, in a good old age, he is not properly said to be taken away, but Scripture phrase, to tarry till God comes. Thus when Peter was very inquisitive to know,
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how John should be disposed of, Christ answered him, If I will that he tarrie till I come, what is that to thee? John of all the Jurie of the Apostles died in his bed, a thorow old man, of temper and temperance, of a strong and healthful natural constitution, moderate in diet, passions and recreations, ( Abijah, and Josiah may be instances) are cut off by an untimely death, such are properly said to be taken away.
how John should be disposed of, christ answered him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? John of all the Jury of the Apostles died in his Bed, a thorough old man, of temper and temperance, of a strong and healthful natural constitution, moderate in diet, passion and recreations, (Abijah, and Josiah may be instances) Are Cut off by an untimely death, such Are properly said to be taken away.
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But being a free Agent, he will vary the ways of his working, sometimes keeping men in the hour of temptation, sometimes from the hour of temptation. The latter he doth, sometimes by keeping the hour from coming to them,
But being a free Agent, he will vary the ways of his working, sometime keeping men in the hour of temptation, sometime from the hour of temptation. The latter he does, sometime by keeping the hour from coming to them,
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Secondly, From the evils to sin, which other men would commit, and he behold, to the great grief and anguish of his heart, Lot - like, for that Righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day, with their unlawfull deeds.
Secondly, From the evils to since, which other men would commit, and he behold, to the great grief and anguish of his heart, Lot - like, for that Righteous man Dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day, with their unlawful Deeds.
Not that adulterie is the sin against the holy Ghost, unpardonable; but vestigia pauca retrorsum. Be thou, by an holy Riddle, One among that None. I mean a mourner in Sion for the righteous mans death, amongst those very very few, who lay it to their hearts.
Not that adultery is the since against the holy Ghost, unpardonable; but vestigia pauca retrorsum. Be thou, by an holy Riddle, One among that None. I mean a mourner in Sion for the righteous men death, among those very very few, who lay it to their hearts.
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But when a righteous man is taken away, the living ought to lay it to the very Heart of their heart, especially if he be a Magistrate or Minister of eminent note.
But when a righteous man is taken away, the living ought to lay it to the very Heart of their heart, especially if he be a Magistrate or Minister of eminent note.
but the reverse or back-part thereof, was dark towards the Egyptians. In the best men there is such a mixture of light and darkness, who with their virtues have many faults, failings and infirmities.
but the reverse or back-part thereof, was dark towards the egyptians. In the best men there is such a mixture of Light and darkness, who with their Virtues have many Faults, failings and infirmities.
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Well, let the Egyptian walk by his dark side, follow his faults, whilest the Israel of God, all pious people, endeavour to imitate his virtues, directed in their conversations, by the luster of his godly examples.
Well, let the Egyptian walk by his dark side, follow his Faults, whilst the Israel of God, all pious people, endeavour to imitate his Virtues, directed in their conversations, by the luster of his godly Examples.
so let us labour that our virtuous lives may give just cause for others to conceive, that those righteous men which have perished in their righteousness, those champions of Christianitie, and worthie Heroes of holiness long since deceased, are revived again,
so let us labour that our virtuous lives may give just cause for Others to conceive, that those righteous men which have perished in their righteousness, those champions of Christianity, and worthy Heroes of holiness long since deceased, Are revived again,
