A sermon preached at the funerall of Mrs. Alice Bray, wife to Francis Bray of Farthingo, neere Brackley in the county of Northampton, Gent. Vpon Psalme 37. and vers. 37. March the 2. 1645. / By W.I. minister there.
THe princely Prophet in this Psalme perswadeth to patience, trust and confidence in God. These duties he enforceth by sundry forcible Arguments and Reasons.
THe princely Prophet in this Psalm Persuadeth to patience, trust and confidence in God. These duties he enforceth by sundry forcible Arguments and Reasons.
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and wither as the green herbe, vers. 2. But on the other side, the godly man who trusteth in the Lord and doth good, who delights himselfe in the Lord, commits his way unto the Lord, &c. hee shall dwell in the Land, &c. and the Lord shall give him the desires of his heart, &c. Yea, he shall bring forth his righteousnesse as the light,
and wither as the green herb, vers. 2. But on the other side, the godly man who Trusteth in the Lord and does good, who delights himself in the Lord, commits his Way unto the Lord, etc. he shall dwell in the Land, etc. and the Lord shall give him the Desires of his heart, etc. Yea, he shall bring forth his righteousness as the Light,
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Moreover another difference is in the carriage and behaviour of the wicked towards the godly, that though the wicked out of envy and malice, plot against the just,
Moreover Another difference is in the carriage and behaviour of the wicked towards the godly, that though the wicked out of envy and malice, plot against the just,
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yet a little that a righteous man hath, is better then the riches of many wicked, vers. 16. &c. many like differences you may observe between them in their outward estate, in •he verses ensuing:
yet a little that a righteous man hath, is better then the riches of many wicked, vers. 16. etc. many like differences you may observe between them in their outward estate, in •he Verses ensuing:
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And also in their inward estate, of •he godly man it is said, The Law of his God is in his heart, &c. But contrarily, the wicked man bearing malice in his heart, hee watcheth the righteous,
And also in their inward estate, of •he godly man it is said, The Law of his God is in his heart, etc. But contrarily, the wicked man bearing malice in his heart, he watches the righteous,
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and seeketh to slay him, vers. 31, 32. &c. These and many more like differences between the godly and the wicked, you may observe in the former passages of this Psalme, whereby they differ in the whole course of their life.
and seeks to slay him, vers. 31, 32. etc. These and many more like differences between the godly and the wicked, you may observe in the former passages of this Psalm, whereby they differ in the Whole course of their life.
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as I said, is double, consisting of two branches, yet both expressing the same thing, Mark the perfect man, and behold, &c. doubled to note (as I conceive) both the necessity,
as I said, is double, consisting of two branches, yet both expressing the same thing, Mark the perfect man, and behold, etc. doubled to note (as I conceive) both the necessity,
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And in each we may observe the act and the object: 1. In the first, the act is Mark. 2. The object or the person to be marked and observed, is, the perfect man: So also in the second, 1. The act is behold, 2. The object is, the upright, Behold the upright. I shall endeavour to explane each of these particulars,
And in each we may observe the act and the Object: 1. In the First, the act is Mark. 2. The Object or the person to be marked and observed, is, the perfect man: So also in the second, 1. The act is behold, 2. The Object is, the upright, Behold the upright. I shall endeavour to explain each of these particulars,
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and then proceed to instruction. 1. In the first precept, the act is Mark, Mark, saith he, &c. Mark, that is consider diligently, take a serious view of him, look upon him wishly,
and then proceed to instruction. 1. In the First precept, the act is Mark, Mark, Says he, etc. Mark, that is Consider diligently, take a serious view of him, look upon him wishly,
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and with speciall observation, so much the word implyeth. 2. The object or person thus to be marked, &c. is the perfect man or woman, man for mankinde,
and with special observation, so much the word Implies. 2. The Object or person thus to be marked, etc. is the perfect man or woman, man for mankind,
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You will say, is there any such man or woman? who can bee justly called perfect? who can say my heart is cleane, I am pure from my sinne? who dare assume to himselfe the title of perfection, seeing so sanctified a vessell as Paul himselfe, saith of himselfe, that he had not already attained, either were already perfect? Phil. 3.12.
You will say, is there any such man or woman? who can be justly called perfect? who can say my heart is clean, I am pure from my sin? who Dare assume to himself the title of perfection, seeing so sanctified a vessel as Paul himself, Says of himself, that he had not already attained, either were already perfect? Philip 3.12.
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If a man or woman have a willing minde, joyned with a readinesse of endeavour unto holy graces and duties, it is accepted with God as perfect obedience:
If a man or woman have a willing mind, joined with a readiness of endeavour unto holy graces and duties, it is accepted with God as perfect Obedience:
Thus is he perfect in respect of acceptation, that is, of Gods acceptance, though not in regard of operation, his owne best workes deserving no such thing.
Thus is he perfect in respect of acceptation, that is, of God's acceptance, though not in regard of operation, his own best works deserving no such thing.
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and imperfections therein, and so not positively and absolutely perfect in themselves; yet are they perfect in comparison of others that make no conscience of their courses,
and imperfections therein, and so not positively and absolutely perfect in themselves; yet Are they perfect in comparison of Others that make no conscience of their courses,
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but follow their owne corrupt and vile affections, and seek not the power of godlinesse, thus is he perfect comparatively, though not positively and absolutely.
but follow their own corrupt and vile affections, and seek not the power of godliness, thus is he perfect comparatively, though not positively and absolutely.
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3. A Christian man or woman may be perfect Evangelically, though not legally, that is, after such sort as the Gospel accepts, although not as the Law enjoynes;
3. A Christian man or woman may be perfect Evangelically, though not legally, that is, After such sort as the Gospel accepts, although not as the Law enjoins;
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though in act they attaine it not: And so is the Apostle to be understood in that place before named, Phil. 3.12. not as though I have already attained, or were already perfect, i.e. according to the perfection which the Law requireth.
though in act they attain it not: And so is the Apostle to be understood in that place before nam, Philip 3.12. not as though I have already attained, or were already perfect, i.e. according to the perfection which the Law requires.
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Perfection in degrees, is when he hath a full measure of Perfection in every part: For example, a child new borne is a perfect man in respect of his parts,
Perfection in Degrees, is when he hath a full measure of Perfection in every part: For Exampl, a child new born is a perfect man in respect of his parts,
and therefore the Apostle calls it a being sanctified wholly, and a preserving blamelesse of the whole spirit soule and body, 1 Thess. 5.23. that is in all parts of soule and body, but yet he is not perfect in degrees, i.e. in that full measure and degree which the Law requireth in every part.
and Therefore the Apostle calls it a being sanctified wholly, and a preserving blameless of the Whole Spirit soul and body, 1 Thess 5.23. that is in all parts of soul and body, but yet he is not perfect in Degrees, i.e. in that full measure and degree which the Law requires in every part.
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Thus it is said of Asa, 2 Chron. 15.17. that the heart of Asa was perfect all his dayes, and yet in the same place it is said, the high places were not taken away out of Israel, those idolatrous places were not removed by him;
Thus it is said of Asa, 2 Chronicles 15.17. that the heart of Asa was perfect all his days, and yet in the same place it is said, the high places were not taken away out of Israel, those idolatrous places were not removed by him;
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Perfect in respect of Gods acceptation, though not in respect of his own workes or opperation, God accepting his will more then deeds. 2. Perfect comparatively,
Perfect in respect of God's acceptation, though not in respect of his own works or operation, God accepting his will more then Deeds. 2. Perfect comparatively,
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so in this latter, upright, and behold the upright. Here is also both the act and the object: 1. the Act is behold, 2. The Object or person is the upright; both these are in a manner the same with the former,
so in this latter, upright, and behold the upright. Here is also both the act and the Object: 1. the Act is behold, 2. The Object or person is the upright; both these Are in a manner the same with the former,
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truly aiming at the pleasing of God, and not at by-respects: this is uprightnesse of heart, called truth in the inward parts, Psal. 51.6. thou lovest truth in the inward parts.
truly aiming At the pleasing of God, and not At by-respects: this is uprightness of heart, called truth in the inward parts, Psalm 51.6. thou Lovest truth in the inward parts.
yet because here is, first a drawing neere, and endeavour after full perfection. Secondly, a comparative rightnesse, in respect of the unregenerate, whose course is wholly crooked.
yet Because Here is, First a drawing near, and endeavour After full perfection. Secondly, a comparative rightness, in respect of the unregenerate, whose course is wholly crooked.
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To this end therefore I say, chiefly, Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, that we may make choice of them for our patternes, and follow their good examples.
To this end Therefore I say, chiefly, Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, that we may make choice of them for our patterns, and follow their good Examples.
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And so also he chargeth Gods people, to afford the like to their Pastors, Heb. 13.7. Remember them which have the rule over you, &c. whose Faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
And so also he charges God's people, to afford the like to their Pastors, Hebrew 13.7. remember them which have the Rule over you, etc. whose Faith follow, considering the end of their Conversation.
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as in many other things, so herein especially, in providing us all helpes convenient for our salvation. Two senses there are of learning, sight and hearing, they are neither of them without their meanes of instruction.
as in many other things, so herein especially, in providing us all helps convenient for our salvation. Two Senses there Are of learning, sighed and hearing, they Are neither of them without their means of instruction.
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As to our hearing hee hath furnished us with Pastors according to his heart, which shall feed us with knowledge and understanding Ier. 3.15 and hath given us in our congregations,
As to our hearing he hath furnished us with Pastors according to his heart, which shall feed us with knowledge and understanding Jeremiah 3.15 and hath given us in our congregations,
as formerly to the Jewes in the wildernesse, the voyce of cryers, Prepare the way of the Lord, Matth. 3.3. to whom we ought to attend and hearken what the Lord God will say.
as formerly to the Jews in the Wilderness, the voice of criers, Prepare the Way of the Lord, Matthew 3.3. to whom we ought to attend and harken what the Lord God will say.
So to our sight, he hath not onely laid open the Booke of Scriptures, but also the great Booke of his creatures, wherein the rudest may reade his power and wisdome, in plain characters written,
So to our sighed, he hath not only laid open the Book of Scriptures, but also the great Book of his creatures, wherein the rudest may read his power and Wisdom, in plain characters written,
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the invisible things of him from the Creation of the world are clearely seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternall power, &c.
the invisible things of him from the Creation of the world Are clearly seen, being understood by the things that Are made, even his Eternal power, etc.
and whom we are here called upon to mark and behold, by their perfection and uprightresse, tracing out unto us the way that leadeth unto life, therein providing, not onely the honour of his eminent Saints,
and whom we Are Here called upon to mark and behold, by their perfection and uprightresse, tracing out unto us the Way that leads unto life, therein providing, not only the honour of his eminent Saints,
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but contrarily, such as shall lead us on to perfection and uprightnesse, and therefore to this end we must mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, and so honour them by following their holy examples.
but contrarily, such as shall led us on to perfection and uprightness, and Therefore to this end we must mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, and so honour them by following their holy Examples.
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he hath sampled us with men of our owne mould, subject to like infirmities, that in the hardest and harshest of Christian offices, have gone before us;
he hath sampled us with men of our own mould, Subject to like infirmities, that in the Hardest and harshest of Christian Offices, have gone before us;
yet is this chosen willingly by Moses, and counted honourable, Heb. 11.26. esteeming the reproach of Christs greater riches then the treasures in Egypt.
yet is this chosen willingly by Moses, and counted honourable, Hebrew 11.26. esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches then the treasures in Egypt.
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as Heb. 11.37. &c. they were stoned, they were sawne asunder, &c. so fatherly hath the Lord provided for our benefit, in providing this honour for his Saints, whom we are to mark and observe, that we may imitate and follow their godly and religious examples whether in doing or suffering.
as Hebrew 11.37. etc. they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, etc. so fatherly hath the Lord provided for our benefit, in providing this honour for his Saints, whom we Are to mark and observe, that we may imitate and follow their godly and religious Examples whither in doing or suffering.
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or if there be any other of due praise and commemoration of their vertues warranted by that saying of our Saviour touching that fact of the woman, powring ointment on his body for his buriall, Verily, saith hee, wheresoever this Gospel shall bee preached in the whole world, there also shall this that this woman hath done, be told for a memoriall of her, Matth. 26.12, 13. and so also the author to the Hebr. chap. 11. doth commemorate at large the Faith and other vertues of the Saints, to their perpetuall praise and commendation.
or if there be any other of due praise and commemoration of their Virtues warranted by that saying of our Saviour touching that fact of the woman, Pouring ointment on his body for his burial, Verily, Says he, wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached in the Whole world, there also shall this that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her, Matthew 26.12, 13. and so also the author to the Hebrew chap. 11. does commemorate At large the Faith and other Virtues of the Saints, to their perpetual praise and commendation.
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because we doe not pray unto them, and make them our intercessours to God, though Augustine long since delivered it for a rule, Honorandi sunt propter imitationem non adorandi propter religionem;
Because we do not pray unto them, and make them our intercessors to God, though Augustine long since Delivered it for a Rule, Honorandi sunt propter imitationem non adorandi propter religionem;
For answer whereunto, wee must know, that their actions admit this distinction: 1. Some of them are noted as sinfull (for the best have not been without their failings) wherein they bewrayed humane frailty, these are spectacles of naturall infirmity, not examples for like practice;
For answer whereunto, we must know, that their actions admit this distinction: 1. some of them Are noted as sinful (for the best have not been without their failings) wherein they bewrayed humane frailty, these Are spectacles of natural infirmity, not Examples for like practice;
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for the generall rule bindes us to owe nothing to any man but love, Rom. 13.8. and it is a mark of the ungodly, to borrow without conscience of paying againe, Psal. 37.21. 3. A third kind they did by speciall and extraordinary calling;
for the general Rule binds us to owe nothing to any man but love, Rom. 13.8. and it is a mark of the ungodly, to borrow without conscience of paying again, Psalm 37.21. 3. A third kind they did by special and extraordinary calling;
as Abraham leaves his countrey for pilgrimage in Canaan, Gen. 12.1, &c. as Iohn Baptist professed a kind of hermitage in the wildernesse, Mat. 3.1. Is not the popish inference pretty from thence? Therefore Pilgrimages are satisfactory, Hermitage a state of perfection.
as Abraham leaves his country for pilgrimage in Canaan, Gen. 12.1, etc. as John Baptist professed a kind of hermitage in the Wilderness, Mathew 3.1. Is not the popish Inference pretty from thence? Therefore Pilgrimages Are satisfactory, Hermitage a state of perfection.
5. The last sort of the actions of Saints, which are principally, if not onely, written for our imitation, were their practices which doe accord with the generall Law morall, such as those of patience, humility, meeknesse, obedience, &c. herein is our bond of imitation, to follow them in the practice of these and the like Christian graces and vertues, marke and behold them, herein to imitate them.
5. The last sort of the actions of Saints, which Are principally, if not only, written for our imitation, were their practices which do accord with the general Law moral, such as those of patience, humility, meekness, Obedience, etc. herein is our bound of imitation, to follow them in the practice of these and the like Christian graces and Virtues, mark and behold them, herein to imitate them.
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Thus Sara is commended to our womens imitation, for modesty and gravity in attire, 1 Pet. 3, 4, 5, 6. What should I multiply words in this respect? The Apostle himselfe hath set us our line, 1 Thes. 1.6. namely, that we become sollowers of them and of the Lord:
Thus Sarah is commended to our women's imitation, for modesty and gravity in attire, 1 Pet. 3, 4, 5, 6. What should I multiply words in this respect? The Apostle himself hath Set us our line, 1 Thebes 1.6. namely, that we become sollowers of them and of the Lord:
Christ is the patterne of patternes, the rule and measure of all examples; Take my yoake upon you, and learne of me, saith he, Matth. 11.29. for I am meck and lowly in heart, &c. therefore Paul to his precept, Be yee followers of me, sets this limit, even as I also am of Christ, 1 Cor. 11.1. In him as the gifts of grace were transcendant, so their exercise supereminent;
christ is the pattern of patterns, the Rule and measure of all Examples; Take my yoke upon you, and Learn of me, Says he, Matthew 11.29. for I am meck and lowly in heart, etc. Therefore Paul to his precept, Be ye followers of me, sets this limit, even as I also am of christ, 1 Cor. 11.1. In him as the Gifts of grace were Transcendent, so their exercise supereminent;
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nor he that followes the Apostles or Disciples of Christ, with the limitations before-named, to this and therefore marke and behold the perfect and upright, to imitate and follow their holy example in all gracious practices.
nor he that follows the Apostles or Disciples of christ, with the limitations beforenamed, to this and Therefore mark and behold the perfect and upright, to imitate and follow their holy Exampl in all gracious practices.
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as betwixt a man and his neighbour, &c. when we keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, Ephes. 4.3. and this is either domesticall, or ecclesiasticall, or politicall.
as betwixt a man and his neighbour, etc. when we keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of peace, Ephesians 4.3. and this is either domestical, or ecclesiastical, or political.
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because, if it be possible, as much as lyeth in them, they would live peaceably with all men, as Rom. 12.18. yet I take it, that here principally is meant the first and the last kinde;
Because, if it be possible, as much as lies in them, they would live peaceably with all men, as Rom. 12.18. yet I take it, that Here principally is meant the First and the last kind;
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and so the sence is this, the end of the perfect and upright man or woman, is peace, that is, they have peace of conscience, peace with God through Jesus Christ, &c. and so enter into peace eternall in heaven:
and so the sense is this, the end of the perfect and upright man or woman, is peace, that is, they have peace of conscience, peace with God through jesus christ, etc. and so enter into peace Eternal in heaven:
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when death commeth, he quietly awaiteth the Lords good leisure, in assured hope of entring into a place of rest, by the merit and death of Jesus Christ.
when death comes, he quietly awaiteth the lords good leisure, in assured hope of entering into a place of rest, by the merit and death of jesus christ.
The like may be seen in that good old Simeon, who did even in a manner beg of God to be dismissed, Luk. 2.29. Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace:
The like may be seen in that good old Simeon, who did even in a manner beg of God to be dismissed, Luk. 2.29. Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace:
and was therefore now desirous (if it might stand with Gods good pleasure) to end his dayes in the midst of that sweet peace which he felt in great abundance in his soule.
and was Therefore now desirous (if it might stand with God's good pleasure) to end his days in the midst of that sweet peace which he felt in great abundance in his soul.
that he should goe to his fathers in peace, which is to be referd, not only to the rest which God meant to give him before his death, from all his former travels,
that he should go to his Father's in peace, which is to be referred, not only to the rest which God meant to give him before his death, from all his former travels,
How can this but breed peace and quietnesse in the mind and conscience, when I am perswaded and assured in my soule and spirit, that all cause of danger after death is utterly removed,
How can this but breed peace and quietness in the mind and conscience, when I am persuaded and assured in my soul and Spirit, that all cause of danger After death is utterly removed,
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This was the ground of the Apostles confidence, Phil. 1.23. he knew that so soone as hee was departed hence, he should be with Christ, which is farre better;
This was the ground of the Apostles confidence, Philip 1.23. he knew that so soon as he was departed hence, he should be with christ, which is Far better;
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2. This peace proceedeth also from the comfortable testimony of their conscience, touching their former care to glorifie God in uprightnesse of heart and holinesse of conversation.
2. This peace Proceedeth also from the comfortable testimony of their conscience, touching their former care to Glorify God in uprightness of heart and holiness of Conversation.
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Hence came Pauls comfort, 2 Tim. 4.8. I have fought a good fight, saith he, and this encouraged him to expect that Crown of Righteousnesse, which the Lord reserves for all which love his appearing.
Hence Come Paul's Comfort, 2 Tim. 4.8. I have fought a good fight, Says he, and this encouraged him to expect that Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord reserves for all which love his appearing.
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Whom would not these tydings have strucken to the heart, and what could Hezekiah then expect but present death? Well then, all things thus threatning his end, the common condition of nature, the mortality of the present sicknesse, (being as it is thought, the Plague) and above all, the doome brought from the Lord by the hand of such a Prophet:
Whom would not these tidings have strucken to the heart, and what could Hezekiah then expect but present death? Well then, all things thus threatening his end, the Common condition of nature, the mortality of the present sickness, (being as it is Thought, the Plague) and above all, the doom brought from the Lord by the hand of such a Prophet:
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Where now was the staffe of Hezakiahs comfort, but even the witnesse of his soule and conscience, testifying unto him the sincerity and holinesse of his former course? Remember now, O Lord, saith he, vers. 3. how I have welked before thee in truth,
Where now was the staff of Hezakiahs Comfort, but even the witness of his soul and conscience, testifying unto him the sincerity and holiness of his former course? remember now, Oh Lord, Says he, vers. 3. how I have welked before thee in truth,
if his conscience had not told him, that all his life past had been an intentive waiting for the consolation of Israel, Luk. 2.25, 26. thus the piety, the purity, the sincerity of their former courses hath secured these worthies of the glory to come,
if his conscience had not told him, that all his life passed had been an intentive waiting for the consolation of Israel, Luk. 2.25, 26. thus the piety, the purity, the sincerity of their former courses hath secured these worthies of the glory to come,
for they know, that when they have done what possible they can, they are yet unprofitable servants, &c. but because they know good workes to be the way to the Kingdome,
for they know, that when they have done what possible they can, they Are yet unprofitable Servants, etc. but Because they know good works to be the Way to the Kingdom,
but in death, they shall make a peaceable end, their conscience very comfortable in death; For mark the perfect man, &c. for the end of that man is peace.
but in death, they shall make a peaceable end, their conscience very comfortable in death; For mark the perfect man, etc. for the end of that man is peace.
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This then by Pauls plaine words, is the lot of all true Christians that instantly upon the dissolution of their earthly houses, which their soules here inhabit, they shall be admitted into a more excellent kind of dwelling,
This then by Paul's plain words, is the lot of all true Christians that instantly upon the dissolution of their earthly houses, which their Souls Here inhabit, they shall be admitted into a more excellent kind of Dwelling,
but of all beleevers, even of all to whom God hath given the earnest of his Spirit, vers. 5. and that is a common favour bestowed upon all the Elect, 2 Cor. 1.22. who hath also sealed us, and given us the earnest of his Spirit.
but of all believers, even of all to whom God hath given the earnest of his Spirit, vers. 5. and that is a Common favour bestowed upon all the Elect, 2 Cor. 1.22. who hath also sealed us, and given us the earnest of his Spirit.
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Many other evidences of Scripture might be produced to this purpose: I will onely adde that, Rev. 14.13. Blessed are the dead which dye in the Lord, from henceforth;
Many other evidences of Scripture might be produced to this purpose: I will only add that, Rev. 14.13. Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth;
Then 1, let us be exhorted to labour for assurance of this peace, That when our earthly house of this Tabernacl• shall be dissolved, we may have a building of God, eternall in the heavens, and to this end,
Then 1, let us be exhorted to labour for assurance of this peace, That when our earthly house of this Tabernacl• shall be dissolved, we may have a building of God, Eternal in the heavens, and to this end,
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1. We must labour for assurance of reconciliation with God by Jesus Christ, for Christ is the Prince of peace, Isa. 9.6. Yea, he is our peace, Ephes. 2.14. and therefore onely by him is our peace procured;
1. We must labour for assurance of reconciliation with God by jesus christ, for christ is the Prince of peace, Isaiah 9.6. Yea, he is our peace, Ephesians 2.14. and Therefore only by him is our peace procured;
Wouldst thou then finde inward peace in thy heart and conscience, to stablish thee in thy combar against the terrours of sinne and temptation of Satan? thou must then serve under the Prince or Peace,
Wouldst thou then find inward peace in thy heart and conscience, to establish thee in thy Combar against the terrors of sin and temptation of Satan? thou must then serve under the Prince or Peace,
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In a word, wouldst thou enjoy peace eternall in Heaven, acquaint thy selfe with God, and be at peace, Job 22.21. Become a child of the Church, for great shall be the peace of her children, Isay 54.13. and that both here and hereafter.
In a word, Wouldst thou enjoy peace Eternal in Heaven, acquaint thy self with God, and be At peace, Job 22.21. Become a child of the Church, for great shall be the peace of her children, Saiah 54.13. and that both Here and hereafter.
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namely, by Jesus Christ, Acts 10.36. 2 In the next place wee must make conscience of our wayes, going on still to perfection, Heb. 6.1. not as though wee had already attained, or were already perfect;
namely, by jesus christ, Acts 10.36. 2 In the next place we must make conscience of our ways, going on still to perfection, Hebrew 6.1. not as though we had already attained, or were already perfect;
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but this we should doe, forgeting those things which are behinde, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, we presse towards the market for the price of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus, Phil. 3.13, 14. Strive also for uprightnesse, sincerity and singlenesse of heart and life, and to keep thy selfe unspotted of the world;
but this we should do, forgetting those things which Are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which Are before, we press towards the market for the price of the high calling of God in christ jesus, Philip 3.13, 14. Strive also for uprightness, sincerity and singleness of heart and life, and to keep thy self unspotted of the world;
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Wouldst thou end thy dayes happily? Make conscience to spend them holily; as many as walk according to this rule, peace be upon them, Gal. 6.16. the end of such is peace.
Wouldst thou end thy days happily? Make conscience to spend them holily; as many as walk according to this Rule, peace be upon them, Gal. 6.16. the end of such is peace.
1. Perfect, in respect of acceptation, though not in respect of operation, God in his infinite goodnesse and mercy accepting her desre and endeavour after it,
1. Perfect, in respect of acceptation, though not in respect of operation, God in his infinite Goodness and mercy accepting her desre and endeavour After it,
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In which respect wee may say of her, as Hezekiah of himselfe, Isay 38.3. Shee walked before God in truth, and with a perfect heart, and devoting her selfe to serve God in sincerity and singlenesse of heart:
In which respect we may say of her, as Hezekiah of himself, Saiah 38.3. She walked before God in truth, and with a perfect heart, and devoting her self to serve God in sincerity and singleness of heart:
3. Perfect wee may likewise pronounce her to be Evangelically, though not legally: After such sort as the Gospel accepts, though not as the Law enjoynes.
3. Perfect we may likewise pronounce her to be Evangelically, though not legally: After such sort as the Gospel accepts, though not as the Law enjoins.
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to love God with all the heart, mind, strength, &c. and her neighbour, according to the letter of the Law: (which perfection of love, is found in no man in this life) yet perfection of the Gospel in such an endeavour of obedience,
to love God with all the heart, mind, strength, etc. and her neighbour, according to the Letter of the Law: (which perfection of love, is found in no man in this life) yet perfection of the Gospel in such an endeavour of Obedience,
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Yet because there was in her, First, a drawing neere and endeavour after uprightnesse. Secondly, a comparitive rightnesse in respect of the unregenerate, whose course is wholly crooked.
Yet Because there was in her, First, a drawing near and endeavour After uprightness. Secondly, a comparitive rightness in respect of the unregenerate, whose course is wholly crooked.
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In these respects, wee may pronounce her upright, and so say also with the Psalmist, Behold the upright, marke and behold her for your imitation, that you may imitate and follow her, in her perfect upright and religious conversation,
In these respects, we may pronounce her upright, and so say also with the Psalmist, Behold the upright, mark and behold her for your imitation, that you may imitate and follow her, in her perfect upright and religious Conversation,
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So this woman was ever peaceable with us; no causer of contention, no breaker, but maker of peace, such shall be called the Children of God, Math. 5.9. noticed of all men, to beare the Image of the God of peace. Secondly, internall peace, betweene God and her Conscience, satisfied in the sense of his goodnesse, whereof shee gave many good evidences as my selfe can witnesse, especially those two before named.
So this woman was ever peaceable with us; no causer of contention, no breaker, but maker of peace, such shall be called the Children of God, Math. 5.9. noticed of all men, to bear the Image of the God of peace. Secondly, internal peace, between God and her Conscience, satisfied in the sense of his Goodness, whereof she gave many good evidences as my self can witness, especially those two before nam.
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First, a well-grounded faith, whereby being justified, she had peace with God, &c. Secondly, a constant endeavour after perfection and uprightnesse of heart and life, the end whereof is peace.
First, a well-grounded faith, whereby being justified, she had peace with God, etc. Secondly, a constant endeavour After perfection and uprightness of heart and life, the end whereof is peace.
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From which so infallible premises wee may charitably conclude her eternall peace, in the words of the Prophet, Isay 57.2. that she is now entred into peace, even into peace eternall in the Heavens, and there wee leave her at peace and rest. FINIS.
From which so infallible premises we may charitably conclude her Eternal peace, in the words of the Prophet, Saiah 57.2. that she is now entered into peace, even into peace Eternal in the Heavens, and there we leave her At peace and rest. FINIS.
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