Abraham's image in one of his sonnes: or, The picture of a good old man, represented in a sermon upon the third of November, anno Dom. 1657. in West-Newton, at the funeral of John Dethick Esquire, father to the late lord mayor that was of London in the year 1655. By William Knapp Master of Arts, of Katherine-Hall in Cambridge, now rector of VVest-Newton in Norfolk.
The First, is to difference the bodies of Saints from those of beasts and such as are worse than beasts, which without respect are drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of our Cities,
The First, is to difference the bodies of Saints from those of beasts and such as Are Worse than beasts, which without respect Are drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of our Cities,
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after their souls have made their retreat into the bosome of Abraham; and for this so laudable a custome, we have an authentick example in 1 Sam. 25.1.
After their Souls have made their retreat into the bosom of Abraham; and for this so laudable a custom, we have an authentic Exampl in 1 Sam. 25.1.
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and thus our Saviour himself commanded, that where ever the gospel should be preached, there that which the woman had done to him, should be told for a memorial of her, Matth. 26.13.
and thus our Saviour himself commanded, that where ever the gospel should be preached, there that which the woman had done to him, should be told for a memorial of her, Matthew 26.13.
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Vivat ut in tabulis, quod perit in facie, sayes the Epigrammatist; We oft take care that the beauty of the outward man (when it decayes) should live in pictures,
Vivat ut in Tables, quod perit in fancy, Says the Epigrammatist; We oft take care that the beauty of the outward man (when it decays) should live in pictures,
though I finde nobility of birth to be a special jewel in the diadem of a Prince, in Eccles. 10.17. Blessed art thou (O Land) when thy King is the son of Nebles:
though I find Nobilt of birth to be a special jewel in the diadem of a Prince, in Eccles. 10.17. Blessed art thou (Oh Land) when thy King is the son of Nebles:
yet I am not making an Oration in a Hall, but a Sermon in a Church, where nothing but matters divine and of edification to the precious soul, are seasonable and comely.
yet I am not making an Oration in a Hall, but a Sermon in a Church, where nothing but matters divine and of edification to the precious soul, Are seasonable and comely.
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and truly to this moderation of his (which was known to all men) we may next under the good pleasure of God (whose soveraignty is over all events) ascribe the length of his dayes.
and truly to this moderation of his (which was known to all men) we may next under the good pleasure of God (whose sovereignty is over all events) ascribe the length of his days.
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for so they usually destroy it, as too much fuel puts out the fire, according to a principle of natural Philosophie, NONLATINALPHABET, too much is Natures enemy.
for so they usually destroy it, as too much fuel puts out the fire, according to a principle of natural Philosophy,, too much is Nature's enemy.
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But this our deceased friend was once requested & prevail'd with, to go to London; where his friends thought their eyes bless'd in so venerable a piece of antiquitie;
But this our deceased friend was once requested & prevailed with, to go to London; where his Friends Thought their eyes blessed in so venerable a piece of antiquity;
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He paid those twofold debts which all men (especially Christians) are concern'd in. 1. Debts of Justice according to the Apostles rule in Rom. 13.7. where he sayes, Render to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute, custome to whom custome, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor;
He paid those twofold debts which all men (especially Christians) Are concerned in. 1. Debts of justice according to the Apostles Rule in Rom. 13.7. where he Says, Render to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute, custom to whom custom, Fear to whom Fear, honour to whom honour;
because J finde the Apostle does in Rom. 13.8. and therefore the discharging thereof is the true badge and cognizance of a Christian, as Ioh. 13.35 & Coloss. 3.12. To satisfie debts of Justice, men are taught (as commonly the fear of God is) by men, Esa. 29.13. and hereunto they may be constrained by the dint of the law of a Common-weal;
Because J find the Apostle does in Rom. 13.8. and Therefore the discharging thereof is the true badge and cognizance of a Christian, as John 13.35 & Coloss. 3.12. To satisfy debts of justice, men Are taught (as commonly the Fear of God is) by men, Isaiah 29.13. and hereunto they may be constrained by the dint of the law of a Commonweal;
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but to love one another, men are taught of God, 1 Thess. 4.9. which (being a duty not onely in deed and word, but extending it self to a charitable heart) is onely found in the spiritual law of Christ;
but to love one Another, men Are taught of God, 1 Thess 4.9. which (being a duty not only in deed and word, but extending it self to a charitable heart) is only found in the spiritual law of christ;
he therefore is the onely true Disciple of Christ, who loves as in the sight of God, (who is the searcher of the heart) and whose soul melts with a tender compassion towards all men, especially towards the houshold of faith,
he Therefore is the only true Disciple of christ, who loves as in the sighed of God, (who is the searcher of the heart) and whose soul melts with a tender compassion towards all men, especially towards the household of faith,
he blessed him with a numerous issue of sons and daughters, whereof the youngest of his sonns he liv'd to see advanc'd to a place of the greatest eminence in our Metropolitan city,
he blessed him with a numerous issue of Sons and daughters, whereof the youngest of his Sons he lived to see advanced to a place of the greatest eminence in our Metropolitan City,
Of which gracious temper of his, not onely I my self, (having sometimes discern'd him to weep at a Sermon) but also the whole town of Kings-Lynn (where he spent great part of his latter dayes) can give sufficient testimony;
Of which gracious temper of his, not only I my self, (having sometime discerned him to weep At a Sermon) but also the Whole town of Kings-Lynn (where he spent great part of his latter days) can give sufficient testimony;
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& as the soft showers of heaven upon the tender herb, and brought forth the fruit of love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness,
& as the soft showers of heaven upon the tender herb, and brought forth the fruit of love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, Goodness, faith, meekness,
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Difference in judgement in such affairs, should not with him make a breach of charity, especially if the parties so erring were consciencious in their outward conversation,
Difference in judgement in such affairs, should not with him make a breach of charity, especially if the parties so erring were conscientious in their outward Conversation,
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And as touching his own faith, 'twas strongly built upon the Scriptures, which were to him (as Isaac to Rebecca, velum oculorum ) the veyle of his eyes, he desir'd to confine his sight within that blessed compass.
And as touching his own faith, 'twas strongly built upon the Scriptures, which were to him (as Isaac to Rebecca, velum oculorum) the veil of his eyes, he desired to confine his sighed within that blessed compass.
When between the Ministers of Lynn there was a difference about the extent of divine grace, he carried himself with an amiable wisdome and circumspection;
When between the Ministers of Lynn there was a difference about the extent of divine grace, he carried himself with an amiable Wisdom and circumspection;
and he is now (questionless) his exceeding great reward, giving him a crown of righteousness in his glorious and eternal kingdome, where we will leave him to the reward of his working,
and he is now (questionless) his exceeding great reward, giving him a crown of righteousness in his glorious and Eternal Kingdom, where we will leave him to the reward of his working,
Hereunto therefore let me beseech you, friends, to receive with meekness and reverence that portion of divine Writ before rehearsed, out of Gen. 25.8. which words do present themselves to ordinary view in three obser.
Hereunto Therefore let me beseech you, Friends, to receive with meekness and Reverence that portion of divine Writ before rehearsed, out of Gen. 25.8. which words do present themselves to ordinary view in three Observation.
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And this the Lord annexed to the fourth Commandment, as a reward of obedience to father and mother, Exo. 20. and the contrary is the just doom of all blood-thirfty and deceitful men, they shall not live out half their days, Psa. 55.23.
And this the Lord annexed to the fourth Commandment, as a reward of Obedience to father and mother, Exo. 20. and the contrary is the just doom of all blood-thirfty and deceitful men, they shall not live out half their days, Psa. 55.23.
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The Lord in his Sabbaths, intends a peculiar sequestration of our selves unto his divine service, not only that thereby we should symbolize or betoken the God of our creation or redemption,
The Lord in his Sabbaths, intends a peculiar sequestration of our selves unto his divine service, not only that thereby we should symbolise or betoken the God of our creation or redemption,
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for, to that purpose the Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath, Mark 2.27. and as upon all such dayes of rest, we ought to be moving to God-ward in a more speciall manner;
for, to that purpose the Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath, Mark 2.27. and as upon all such days of rest, we ought to be moving to Godward in a more special manner;
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Thus might that man raise his spirituall estate, whosoever he be, that endeavors to go on from strength to strength, he may arive at perfection in Christ Jesus:
Thus might that man raise his spiritual estate, whosoever he be, that endeavors to go on from strength to strength, he may arrive At perfection in christ jesus:
and that unto such a competency of knowledge, as may serve both his and our turne? may be not bring us unto a soul-saveing knowledge, in the redemption of Jesus Christ? and then we are well enough.
and that unto such a competency of knowledge, as may serve both his and our turn? may be not bring us unto a soul-saveing knowledge, in the redemption of jesus christ? and then we Are well enough.
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'Tis both a wickedness and folly for men to misspend their years, a wickedness to abuse the loving kindness and long suffering of God, whereby he waites for the return of men into that fold, from whence at first they went astray,
It's both a wickedness and folly for men to misspend their Years, a wickedness to abuse the loving kindness and long suffering of God, whereby he waits for the return of men into that fold, from whence At First they went astray,
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for so ti's an effect and fruit of sin, which is derived upon all men as they are the sons of Adam, to whom God said, that in the day that he did eat of the forbidden fruit, he should surely dye, Gen. 2.17. and so he did, as being subiectum corruptionis, subject to corruption, or, as Aquinas, senescendo moriebatur, he died by growing old, which he did begin to do the first day of his disobedience;
for so ti's an Effect and fruit of since, which is derived upon all men as they Are the Sons of Adam, to whom God said, that in the day that he did eat of the forbidden fruit, he should surely die, Gen. 2.17. and so he did, as being Subjectum corruptionis, Subject to corruption, or, as Aquinas, senescendo moriebatur, he died by growing old, which he did begin to do the First day of his disobedience;
then began man, the master of the house (for whose use both the heavens and the earth were built) and the house it self nutare in ruinas, to incline to ruine;
then began man, the master of the house (for whose use both the heavens and the earth were built) and the house it self nutare in ruinas, to incline to ruin;
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'Twas the chiefest lustre of the honour which Job found in the time of his prosperity, that to him the aged arose and stood up, Job 29.8 for them to stand up to him,
'Twas the chiefest lustre of the honour which Job found in the time of his Prosperity, that to him the aged arose and stood up, Job 29.8 for them to stand up to him,
They have a long time been sowing the wind, and in their old age they reap the whirle-wind, as in Hosea 8.7. they sowe vanity and reap vexation of spirit;
They have a long time been sowing the wind, and in their old age they reap the whirlwind, as in Hosea 8.7. they sow vanity and reap vexation of Spirit;
these have made so faithfull and so fruitfull an improvement of their former dayes, that their old age is to them as Mount Nebo to Moses, Deut. 34. from whence they can look into the holy Land,
these have made so faithful and so fruitful an improvement of their former days, that their old age is to them as Mount Nebo to Moses, Deuteronomy 34. from whence they can look into the holy Land,
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and wherein Solomon sayes, a man will say he hath no pleasure in it, Eccle. 12.1.) should taste any delight? 'Tis true I confess, wicked old men, having spent their former days in the profanation of Gods blessed name, in abusing his creatures to gluttonie and drunkenness,
and wherein Solomon Says, a man will say he hath no pleasure in it, Eccle. 12.1.) should taste any delight? It's true I confess, wicked old men, having spent their former days in the profanation of God's blessed name, in abusing his creatures to gluttony and Drunkenness,
and preoccupations of Hell, being afraid they shall step as soon in there, as into their graves, which they drawing neer (by reason of their age) are so much the more in trouble;
and preoccupations of Hell, being afraid they shall step as soon in there, as into their graves, which they drawing near (by reason of their age) Are so much the more in trouble;
and delivered them from many dangers (which otherwise would have overwhelmed them) as they are in their old age comfortably sustain'd with such apprehensions;
and Delivered them from many dangers (which otherwise would have overwhelmed them) as they Are in their old age comfortably sustained with such apprehensions;
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and been led by the gracious hand of God through many difficulties and hazzards of life) does not (upon thoughts of such deliverances) sit down in his old age with comfort;
and been led by the gracious hand of God through many difficulties and hazards of life) does not (upon thoughts of such Deliverances) fit down in his old age with Comfort;
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then how many thousand times more do the Saints of God joy themselves in telling over their mercies, which they have frequently been enriched withall? and no wonder therefore that the Psalmist in sense hereof breaks forth so pathetically, in Psal. 104.34. my meditation of him shall be sweet, I will be glad in the Lord;
then how many thousand times more do the Saints of God joy themselves in telling over their Mercies, which they have frequently been enriched withal? and no wonder Therefore that the Psalmist in sense hereof breaks forth so pathetically, in Psalm 104.34. my meditation of him shall be sweet, I will be glad in the Lord;
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and feet to the lame, and the poor delivered that cryed, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help) cannot chuse but solace the heart of an old man,
and feet to the lame, and the poor Delivered that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help) cannot choose but solace the heart of an old man,
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Since then, old age is good onely upon these several accounts, be therefore carefull in the service of God before hand, that it to you may be honourable, profitable and pleasurable. Alas!
Since then, old age is good only upon these several accounts, be Therefore careful in the service of God before hand, that it to you may be honourable, profitable and pleasurable. Alas!
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The Latines have a common Proverb, and tis true, barba non facit Philosophum, that specious formalitie and appearance of years is no infallible sign of goodness;
The Latins have a Common Proverb, and this true, Barba non facit Philosophum, that specious formality and appearance of Years is no infallible Signen of Goodness;
'Tis true, he that bore upon the cross all the crimson and bloudie sins of the unconverted part of the lives of the Saints, (wherein they drew iniquity with cords of vanity and sin as it were with Cart-ropes) may bear the many sins in the long life of an old man,
It's true, he that boar upon the cross all the crimson and bloody Sins of the unconverted part of the lives of the Saints, (wherein they drew iniquity with cords of vanity and since as it were with Cart-ropes) may bear the many Sins in the long life of an old man,
But Oh! do not such men run a great hazzard in the willingness of God? to give them a portion in Jesus Christ after so many grievous repulses of his spirit, who hath said, I will not alwayes strive with flesh, Gen. 6.3.
But Oh! do not such men run a great hazard in the willingness of God? to give them a portion in jesus christ After so many grievous repulses of his Spirit, who hath said, I will not always strive with Flesh, Gen. 6.3.
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Have therefore (my Brethren) a care I say again, that you approve your selves faithfull as in the sight of God, in all your severall places and stations, that your latter dayes may be your best dayes,
Have Therefore (my Brothers) a care I say again, that you approve your selves faithful as in the sighed of God, in all your several places and stations, that your latter days may be your best days,
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especially too considering, that when you dye you must give up that same depositum (which the Lord hath put into your hand to use for his glory) even your immortal souls,
especially too considering, that when you die you must give up that same depositum (which the Lord hath put into your hand to use for his glory) even your immortal Souls,
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He did freely expire, his soul was not taken from him as the rich fooles in the Gospel, Luke 12. to whom God said, thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee:
He did freely expire, his soul was not taken from him as the rich Fools in the Gospel, Lycia 12. to whom God said, thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee:
all gave up the Ghost, yet, because all give not up the Ghost in the same manner, we may therefore interpret the word (seeing it will clearly admit of such an interpretation) to such a sense,
all gave up the Ghost, yet, Because all give not up the Ghost in the same manner, we may Therefore interpret the word (seeing it will clearly admit of such an Interpretation) to such a sense,
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1. Good men freely resign their souls, inregard of that gratious temper & frame of their spirits, whereby they do cheerfully submit to all the determinations of God, & dispensations of his providence.
1. Good men freely resign their Souls, In regard of that gracious temper & frame of their spirits, whereby they do cheerfully submit to all the determinations of God, & dispensations of his providence.
and so 'tis the best way to yeild to the government of Divine will, which is the creatures chiefest rule, according to Aquinas: 'Tis B. Davenants Opinion (and it savors of grace) that as tis a certain appointment of God for all men once to dye, as Heb. 9.27. so if any man were as sure to dye eternally, or could see his name blotted out of the book of life, 'twould be an act of an irrational and irregular wit to be discontented;
and so it's the best Way to yield to the government of Divine will, which is the creatures chiefest Rule, according to Aquinas: It's B. Davenants Opinion (and it savours of grace) that as this a certain appointment of God for all men once to die, as Hebrew 9.27. so if any man were as sure to die eternally, or could see his name blotted out of the book of life, 'twould be an act of an irrational and irregular wit to be discontented;
so that as all sicknesses and diseases, and other previous dispositious to death, so especialy death it self they undergo with a great deal of discontent against God;
so that as all Sicknesses and diseases, and other previous dispositious to death, so especially death it self they undergo with a great deal of discontent against God;
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and undergo all events (not with a Stoicall apathy, in regard of an inevitable fate in them) but with a passion of love in the heart to God, whose blessed hand (they know) deals out nothing to them unadvisedly or without mercy,
and undergo all events (not with a Stoical apathy, in regard of an inevitable fate in them) but with a passion of love in the heart to God, whose blessed hand (they know) deals out nothing to them unadvisedly or without mercy,
And therefore hereupon they have that Lesson alwayes ready, to say with the Prophet David in 2 Sam. 15.26. behold here we are, let him do unto us what seemeth him good. Secondly;
And Therefore hereupon they have that lesson always ready, to say with the Prophet David in 2 Sam. 15.26. behold Here we Are, let him do unto us what seems him good. Secondly;
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They give up their souls freely, in regard of that rest which they shall assuredly find from all their labours, as Rev. 14.13. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labours:
They give up their Souls freely, in regard of that rest which they shall assuredly find from all their labours, as Rev. 14.13. Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth, yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours:
so the Saints of God (being scorched with the heat of adversities) desire to hasten into the shadow of death, as Iob speaks Chapter 7.2. and upon this same account Iob himself wished for the grave;
so the Saints of God (being scorched with the heat of adversities) desire to hasten into the shadow of death, as Job speaks Chapter 7.2. and upon this same account Job himself wished for the grave;
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I answer, VVhen once we have obtained of God a sight of the salvation of Jesus Christ, we may say (with old Simeon ) Now lettest thou thy Servant depart in peace,
I answer, When once we have obtained of God a sighed of the salvation of jesus christ, we may say (with old Simeon) Now Lettest thou thy Servant depart in peace,
and had been refreshed with the clearer irradiations of Gods countenance, then, even then did he wish (with a holy resignation of his will to Gods) that he had wings like a dove, that he might flee away from hence and be at rest, Psalm. 55.6.
and had been refreshed with the clearer irradiations of God's countenance, then, even then did he wish (with a holy resignation of his will to God's) that he had wings like a dove, that he might flee away from hence and be At rest, Psalm. 55.6.
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Oh wretched man that I am; who shall deliver me from this body of death! Rom. 7.24. Whilst we are in the flesh, we are under the miserable fruits of sin, even those numerous outward troubles and inward tears which keep our poor souls in bondage, Heb. 2.15.
O wretched man that I am; who shall deliver me from this body of death! Rom. 7.24. While we Are in the Flesh, we Are under the miserable fruits of since, even those numerous outward Troubles and inward tears which keep our poor Souls in bondage, Hebrew 2.15.
And now because of this freedom which the Saints know they shall then finde by giving up their souls, they do give them up therefore willingly and freely;
And now Because of this freedom which the Saints know they shall then find by giving up their Souls, they do give them up Therefore willingly and freely;
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Thirdly, all the true sons of Abraham resign their souls freely, in regard of that faithfull account, that they know they can make (before the tribunal of the heavenly Judge) of all things done in the flesh.
Thirdly, all the true Sons of Abraham resign their Souls freely, in regard of that faithful account, that they know they can make (before the tribunal of the heavenly Judge) of all things done in the Flesh.
certainly, had not the precious blood of that immaculate Lamb of God quenched the consuming fire of his anger, we had dwelt with everlasting burnings certainly;
Certainly, had not the precious blood of that immaculate Lamb of God quenched the consuming fire of his anger, we had dwelled with everlasting burnings Certainly;
yet we shall see them (as once the Isrealites did their Aegyptian pursuers, after their entry into the red sea, Exo. 14.13.30.) all slain with the blood of the Lamb, Rev. 5.9.
yet we shall see them (as once the Israelites did their Egyptian pursuers, After their entry into the read sea, Exo. 14.13.30.) all slave with the blood of the Lamb, Rev. 5.9.
I answer, There's balme enough in Gilead, I mean in the blood of Christ, and if application be made thereof, 'twill most certainly cure all the most greivous wounds of the soul;
I answer, There's balm enough in Gilead, I mean in the blood of christ, and if application be made thereof, it'll most Certainly cure all the most grievous wounds of the soul;
for God so loved the world that he gave his onely begotten Son; that whosoever beleiveth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life, Iohn 3.16.
for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son; that whosoever Believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life, John 3.16.
so that 'tis faith (it seems) that gives a saving interest in Christ Jesus, 'tis faith whereby NONLATINALPHABET, God (who is good to all) becomes the Saints own and proper good,
so that it's faith (it seems) that gives a Saving Interest in christ jesus, it's faith whereby, God (who is good to all) becomes the Saints own and proper good,
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And now this faith (which is the life of the new creature) must be (as the spirits in the head and heart) able to actuate the whole man unto royall and peculiar servics;
And now this faith (which is the life of the new creature) must be (as the spirits in the head and heart) able to actuate the Whole man unto royal and peculiar servics;
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and look upon me as thou hast satisfied thy Fathers justice for all my sins, and hast abundantly merited for me a seat with thy self in heavenly places.
and look upon me as thou hast satisfied thy Father's Justice for all my Sins, and hast abundantly merited for me a seat with thy self in heavenly places.
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and they being comfortably perswaded and assured of this by the glorious obsignation of the spirit of adoption, they are ready (with the holy Prophet David in Psal. 42.2.) to say, My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God;
and they being comfortably persuaded and assured of this by the glorious obsignation of the Spirit of adoption, they Are ready (with the holy Prophet David in Psalm 42.2.) to say, My soul Thirsteth for God, for the living God;
they are assured that when they come to give up their souls, they shall not only be able to look their Judge in the face with a fair account of what they have done in the flesh;
they Are assured that when they come to give up their Souls, they shall not only be able to look their Judge in the face with a fair account of what they have done in the Flesh;
When a poor prisoner (having sat a long while in darknesse, and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron) shall be made to understand that his pardon is sued out;
When a poor prisoner (having sat a long while in darkness, and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron) shall be made to understand that his pardon is sued out;
And thus do the sons of Abraham; they know (when they dye) their souls shall lodge in the downie bosom of Abraham, as heaven is expressed to be, Luk 16.23.
And thus do the Sons of Abraham; they know (when they die) their Souls shall lodge in the downy bosom of Abraham, as heaven is expressed to be, Luk 16.23.
how do they double their haste in their retreat homeward, in expectation of ease and quiet in their tender Parents bosom, where they heare nothing but comfort,
how do they double their haste in their retreat homeward, in expectation of ease and quiet in their tender Parents bosom, where they hear nothing but Comfort,
even so do the Saints of God, they know that whilest they are at home in the flesh they are absent from the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.6. and (in that interim) do sit in Captivity, as sometimes the Israelites by the waters of Babylon, Psal. 137.1. and are scornfully made to sing the song of the Lord in a strange land, Vers 4. but when they come to dye, they know they shall be gathered to the glorious society of Angels & holy spirits in heaven, where they shall sing uninterrupted Haleluiahs to God and the Lamb for ever;
even so do the Saints of God, they know that whilst they Are At home in the Flesh they Are absent from the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.6. and (in that interim) do fit in Captivity, as sometime the Israelites by the waters of Babylon, Psalm 137.1. and Are scornfully made to sing the song of the Lord in a strange land, Vers 4. but when they come to die, they know they shall be gathered to the glorious society of Angels & holy spirits in heaven, where they shall sing uninterrupted Hallelujahs to God and the Lamb for ever;
St. Augustin understands by people the blessed quire of Angels, who together with the Saints make up one body, reconciled by the blood of Christ, Col. 1.20. others understand by the phrase, the state of the dead, as being aequivalent to sleeping with his fathers, being buryed in the dust, where all they were;
Saint Augustin understands by people the blessed choir of Angels, who together with the Saints make up one body, reconciled by the blood of christ, Col. 1.20. Others understand by the phrase, the state of the dead, as being equivalent to sleeping with his Father's, being buried in the dust, where all they were;
for 'tis not said, his body was gathered to his people, but he was, bearing denomination from the better part, He, that is, according to his soul, he was gathered to such spirits of just men as were gone before him to heaven;
for it's not said, his body was gathered to his people, but he was, bearing denomination from the better part, He, that is, according to his soul, he was gathered to such spirits of just men as were gone before him to heaven;
but by that light in the Lamp of the soul, which remains unextinguished by the fall of Adam; take notice of (in the first place) the 12. of Ecel. 7. then shall the dust return to the earth as it was,
but by that Light in the Lamp of the soul, which remains unextinguished by the fallen of Adam; take notice of (in the First place) the 12. of Ecclesiastical. 7. then shall the dust return to the earth as it was,
note also the 12. of St. Mark, 26. where our Saviour told the Sadduces, (who denyed the resurrection) that God was the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who certainly were alive as to their souls,
note also the 12. of Saint Mark, 26. where our Saviour told the Sadducees, (who denied the resurrection) that God was the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who Certainly were alive as to their Souls,
because our Saviour told them that God was the God of the living, and not of the dead, Vers 27. Note also, 2 Cor. 12.2. where we read that St. Paul was caught up to the third heaven, but whether in the body or out of the body, he could not tell:
Because our Saviour told them that God was the God of the living, and not of the dead, Vers 27. Note also, 2 Cor. 12.2. where we read that Saint Paul was caught up to the third heaven, but whither in the body or out of the body, he could not tell:
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note yet a clearer place than all, in 2. Cor. 5.8. where we find that the Apostle desir'd to be absent from the body, that he might be present with the Lord.
note yet a clearer place than all, in 2. Cor. 5.8. where we find that the Apostle desired to be absent from the body, that he might be present with the Lord.
Pythagoras thought, when the soul had left one body, it did presently inform another, and so ad infinitum; most of the Poets beleived an Elysian Field where the souls of good men had a pleasurable repast after death,
Pythagoras Thought, when the soul had left one body, it did presently inform Another, and so ad infinitum; most of the Poets believed an Elysian Field where the Souls of good men had a pleasurable repast After death,
and Cicero affirm'd, castos animos & puros, levi quodam & facili lapsu ad Deos, id est ad naturam sui similem pervolare, that chast and pure souls did make their flight to the Gods, of whose Divine nature they did participate;
and Cicero affirmed, castos Animos & puros, levi Quodam & Facili lapsu ad Gods, id est ad naturam sui similem pervolare, that chaste and pure Souls did make their flight to the God's, of whose Divine nature they did participate;
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Julian that bloody Apostate in slaughtering the Christians, pretended, that if they looked upon their condition as so good after death, he did them no wrong to send them the sooner away;
Julian that bloody Apostate in slaughtering the Christians, pretended, that if they looked upon their condition as so good After death, he did them no wrong to send them the sooner away;
and godly in this present world, and have been painfull and faithful labourers in the Lords Vineyard, having born the heat of many laborious dayes in the service of God;
and godly in this present world, and have been painful and faithful labourers in the lords Vineyard, having born the heat of many laborious days in the service of God;
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for if it should be, the most precious Saints of God, of all men would be the most miserable, 1. Cor. 15. No certainly, they have not their pains only for their labour (as we use to say) but if they sowe in tears, they shall reap in joy;
for if it should be, the most precious Saints of God, of all men would be the most miserable, 1. Cor. 15. No Certainly, they have not their pains only for their labour (as we use to say) but if they sow in tears, they shall reap in joy;
if they go forth weeping and bear in their hearts the precious seed of Gods holy word, they shall doubtless return with rejoyceing, they shall return with the sheaves of their souls so laden with much grain of grace,
if they go forth weeping and bear in their hearts the precious seed of God's holy word, they shall doubtless return with rejoicing, they shall return with the sheaves of their Souls so laden with much grain of grace,
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and some having wickedly armed their fancies with a few ends of Poetry, and a little of the out side of Philosophy, go go too and fro like the Devil himself, seeking whom they may devour into such blind and pernicious perswasions;
and Some having wickedly armed their fancies with a few ends of Poetry, and a little of the out side of Philosophy, go go too and from like the devil himself, seeking whom they may devour into such blind and pernicious persuasions;
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nay, if such men would but con over their own Bible (for so I call their bookes of Poetry) a little more ingenuously, they would find that Noctes atque dies patet atri janua Ditis, when ever such as they are dye, the Devil is ready to receive their souls.
nay, if such men would but con over their own bible (for so I call their books of Poetry) a little more ingenuously, they would find that Noctes atque dies patet atri janua Dis, when ever such as they Are die, the devil is ready to receive their Souls.
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This may be matter of reprehension to all earthly muck-wormes, who by endeavouring with such an overanxious care to feather their own nests, acknowledge nothing more than that felicity confines it self within the limits of this transitory world;
This may be matter of reprehension to all earthly muckworms, who by endeavouring with such an overanxious care to feather their own nests, acknowledge nothing more than that felicity confines it self within the Limits of this transitory world;
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quam quo mi•us vitae restat, eo plus viatici quaereres can there be any thing more absurd than when a man hath traveled out the journey of his life almost to an end, that then he should lay in greatest provision for the way? certainly, such men in all their gatherings remember not that their souls shall be gathered unto another life after this, either unto a life in hell,
quam quo mi•us vitae restat, eo plus viatici quaereres can there be any thing more absurd than when a man hath traveled out the journey of his life almost to an end, that then he should lay in greatest provision for the Way? Certainly, such men in all their gatherings Remember not that their Souls shall be gathered unto Another life After this, either unto a life in hell,
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as that when they come (through death) to let go their hold of this vain and empty world, they may lay hold on eternall life, 1. Tim. 6.19. hence then, this may be in the next place matter of instruction to all.
as that when they come (through death) to let go their hold of this vain and empty world, they may lay hold on Eternal life, 1. Tim. 6.19. hence then, this may be in the next place matter of instruction to all.
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Thirdly, then since there is a certain day of death for all men, as well for the friends of God as Abraham was, Esay. 41.8. as for his greatest enemies;
Thirdly, then since there is a certain day of death for all men, as well for the Friends of God as Abraham was, Isaiah. 41.8. as for his greatest enemies;
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lets be careful that we desire him here as a Christ, for grace & Government in his service, that at the great and terrible day of the Lord we may have him to be a Jesus, to shelter us from the fire of Gods anger: 'Tis certain the Lord hatl.
lets be careful that we desire him Here as a christ, for grace & Government in his service, that At the great and terrible day of the Lord we may have him to be a jesus, to shelter us from the fire of God's anger: It's certain the Lord hatl.
and therefore lets remember that of St. Cyprian, Qualem te invenit Deus cum de hoc mundo evocat, In Ser. de Mer. talem pariter & Judicat, as death leaves thee, so judgement will find thee;
and Therefore lets Remember that of Saint Cyprian, Qualem te invenit Deus cum de hoc mundo evocat, In Ser. de Mer. talem pariter & Judicat, as death leaves thee, so judgement will find thee;
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when thou shalt peep out of thy grave and see all the world in a flame about thy eares? Will not the noise of the last Trump strike thee into horror and amazement to think, that then thou must be hailed before the Tribunal of Christ, to give an account of that talent of thy soul, which he hath put into thy hands, to use to his glory,
when thou shalt peep out of thy grave and see all the world in a flame about thy ears? Will not the noise of the last Trump strike thee into horror and amazement to think, that then thou must be hailed before the Tribunal of christ, to give an account of that talon of thy soul, which he hath put into thy hands, to use to his glory,
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and shalt have nothing to say why the terrible curse should not be executed upon thee? Wilt thou not then rather wish, that (with Michaiah ) thou had'st alwayes eaten the bread of affliction,
and shalt have nothing to say why the terrible curse should not be executed upon thee? Wilt thou not then rather wish, that (with Michaiah) thou Hadst always eaten the bred of affliction,
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or (with Esay ) had'st continually gone barefoot, so that thereby thou had'st gotten interest in the Lord Jesus? Then think upon these things in time, you (my deare brethren) that are young, remember your Creator in the dayes of your youth;
or (with Isaiah) Hadst continually gone barefoot, so that thereby thou Hadst got Interest in the Lord jesus? Then think upon these things in time, you (my deer brothers) that Are young, Remember your Creator in the days of your youth;
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& this the Lord hath graciously promised in that immaculate Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, Iohn 1.29. and therefore 'twill be but just for God to forgive such sins, Iohn 1.9.
& this the Lord hath graciously promised in that immaculate Lamb of God, who Takes away the Sins of the world, John 1.29. and Therefore it'll be but just for God to forgive such Sins, John 1.9.
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how should we strive to enter in, since, when the bodies of Gods Saints shall drop to the earth, their souls shall be carried by the Angels into Abrahams bosom,
how should we strive to enter in, since, when the bodies of God's Saints shall drop to the earth, their Souls shall be carried by the Angels into Abrahams bosom,
& be gathered to the innumerable company of Angels, to the generall assembly and Church of the first born, which are written in heaven, to God the Judge of all,
& be gathered to the innumerable company of Angels, to the general assembly and Church of the First born, which Are written in heaven, to God the Judge of all,
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how should we endeavour to be one of that number? With what violence of devotion should we presse forward for the price of the high calling of God in Jesus Christ? Phil. 3.14.
how should we endeavour to be one of that number? With what violence of devotion should we press forward for the price of the high calling of God in jesus christ? Philip 3.14.
Oh me thinks, what should hinder the manifestation of our love to him, (in the oblation of all holy sacrifices to his name) whom neither iniquity, transgression,
O me thinks, what should hinder the manifestation of our love to him, (in the oblation of all holy Sacrifices to his name) whom neither iniquity, Transgression,
nor sin, could constrain to despise the workmanship of his hands, but, notwithstanding our enmitie against him by wicked works, he should prepare an habitation for us eternal in the heavens,
nor since, could constrain to despise the workmanship of his hands, but, notwithstanding our enmity against him by wicked works, he should prepare an habitation for us Eternal in the heavens,
and not onely so, but prepare for us a way thither, a new and living way which he hath consecrated for us, through the vaile, that is to say, the flesh of Christ, in whom, whosoever (whether young or old) approacheth unto the living God.
and not only so, but prepare for us a Way thither, a new and living Way which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, the Flesh of christ, in whom, whosoever (whither young or old) Approaches unto the living God.
Having therefore such an high-priest over the house of God, let us draw neere with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evill conscience,
Having Therefore such an High Priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience,
and whilest 'tis called to day, be a working out our salvation with fear and trembling, that when the Lord shall be pleas'd to demand our souls, we may freely and with alacrity resigne them up into his hands,
and whilst it's called to day, be a working out our salvation with Fear and trembling, that when the Lord shall be pleased to demand our Souls, we may freely and with alacrity resign them up into his hands,
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And now, what shall I say more as to the text, unless I should NONLATINALPHABET show you this diseased Gentlemans picture in the words? Abraham before he dyed, was 175. yeares of Age, our friend was aboue 90. An age that did as kindly ripen him for the Grave as that of Abrahams, in regard of which therefore that may be said of him which was said of holy Job chap. 5, 26. That he came to the Grave as a Shocke of Corne cometh in his season.
And now, what shall I say more as to the text, unless I should show you this diseased Gentleman's picture in the words? Abraham before he died, was 175. Years of Age, our friend was above 90. an age that did as kindly ripen him for the Grave as that of Abrahams, in regard of which Therefore that may be said of him which was said of holy Job chap. 5, 26. That he Come to the Grave as a Shock of Corn comes in his season.
First, In his meek and peaceable disposition towards men, as appeared in that he would rather remit of his right than stand to contend with his Cousen Lot, Gen. 13.9.
First, In his meek and peaceable disposition towards men, as appeared in that he would rather remit of his right than stand to contend with his cousin Lot, Gen. 13.9.
Secondly, Abraham acknowledged that of whatsoever he possessed God was the Lord, by paying into the hands of his Priest his tribute of Tythes, Gen. 14.20.
Secondly, Abraham acknowledged that of whatsoever he possessed God was the Lord, by paying into the hands of his Priest his tribute of Tithes, Gen. 14.20.
He never would dare to rob God of what he claimed as peculiar to himself, He alwayes made a conscience of paying that to the Stewards of the mysteries of God, which the Apostle cals NONLATINALPHABET 1. Cor. 9.14. A reward for the glad tydings of the Gospel, whether it were by Tythes or otherwise.
He never would Dare to rob God of what he claimed as peculiar to himself, He always made a conscience of paying that to the Stewards of the Mysteres of God, which the Apostle calls 1. Cor. 9.14. A reward for the glad tidings of the Gospel, whither it were by Tithes or otherwise.
and 'twas known to be in him, wheresoever he was known, and no question, but by the entertaining the needy members of Christ (as frequently he did) he entertained those three persons, (which some interpret Abraham did) Father Son and holy Ghost.
and 'twas known to be in him, wheresoever he was known, and no question, but by the entertaining the needy members of christ (as frequently he did) he entertained those three Persons, (which Some interpret Abraham did) Father Son and holy Ghost.
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and so did this his Son, in whose soule so firm and lively a Faith was wrought, in Christs blessed Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension, Session with,
and so did this his Son, in whose soul so firm and lively a Faith was wrought, in Christ blessed Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension, Session with,
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Now as it appears that Abraham before he dyed was a Good old Man, so when he dyed he freely resigned his Ghost to God, assuredly knowing that as God promised,
Now as it appears that Abraham before he died was a Good old Man, so when he died he freely resigned his Ghost to God, assuredly knowing that as God promised,
and thus did this his Son, whose willingness to depart this sinfull life and to be with God, he delivered to me upon his Death-bed, in many comfortable expressions:
and thus did this his Son, whose willingness to depart this sinful life and to be with God, he Delivered to me upon his Deathbed, in many comfortable expressions:
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and as to his body we see that he is here brought to his wives (whom he buried here) and to his eldest Son and Daughters, whose Souls together with his (we trust) are joyned to the Quire of Angels in the glorious and eternall kingdom of God, To which the Lord bring us all through the blood of sprinkling, Amen.
and as to his body we see that he is Here brought to his wives (whom he buried Here) and to his eldest Son and Daughters, whose Souls together with his (we trust) Are joined to the Choir of Angels in the glorious and Eternal Kingdom of God, To which the Lord bring us all through the blood of sprinkling, Amen.
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