The king of terrors metamorphosis. Or, Death transform'd into sleep. A sermon preached at the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Nicoll, daughter to that worthy, eminently pious, and charitable citizen of London, Mr. John Walter deceased, and late wife of Mr. William Nicoll of London draper. By Thomas Lye rector of Alhal. Lumbard-street, London.
OUR Apostles drift in these words is to prefs his Thessalonians to moder ation of sorrow for those of theirs, that were dead in Christ. Grief, (like her sister Passions, being too too apt to passe its bounds, and overflow its chanel) transports the Thessalonians into a great indecency. Whilst they wept as Men, they had almost forgot to act as Christians; The floud of their tears, had as it were drowned the anchor of their hopes. For a stop and Bay to this uncomely, unchristian Deluge, our Apostle here lets down this holy Floud-gate, in the words of the Text:
OUR Apostles drift in these words is to prefs his Thessalonians to mother ation of sorrow for those of theirs, that were dead in christ. Grief, (like her sister Passion, being too too apt to pass its bounds, and overflow its channel) transports the Thessalonians into a great indecency. While they wept as Men, they had almost forgotten to act as Christians; The flood of their tears, had as it were drowned the anchor of their hope's. For a stop and Bay to this uncomely, unchristian Deluge, our Apostle Here lets down this holy Floodgate, in the words of the Text:
1. Ab Inhonesto. Such an immoderate mourning for the dead would speak the Thessalonians, if not grosly Ignorant, at least deeply insensible and forgetful of the happy condition of the Saints departed.
1. Ab Inhonesto. Such an immoderate mourning for the dead would speak the Thessalonians, if not grossly Ignorant, At least deeply insensible and forgetful of the happy condition of the Saints departed.
Sorrow not even as others that have no hope Q. d. The Heathens indeed, wring their hands, beat their breasts, sigh to the breaking of their loins, bedew,
Sorrow not even as Others that have no hope Q. worser. The heathens indeed, wring their hands, beatrice their breasts, sighs to the breaking of their loins, bedew,
nay furrow their cheeks with tears at the Funerals of their Relations; and all this because they have no hope of their Resurrection to a new and better life.
nay furrow their cheeks with tears At the Funerals of their Relations; and all this Because they have no hope of their Resurrection to a new and better life.
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They suppose, they have taken their ultimum vale of their departed Friends, bid them an eternal adieu, that they are utterly extinct, lost and gone, NONLATINALPHABET, that they shall never see,
They suppose, they have taken their ultimum vale of their departed Friends, bid them an Eternal adieu, that they Are utterly extinct, lost and gone,, that they shall never see,
or enjoy them more, and so no wonder, if they mourn, and that immoderately. But for you, whose dearest Relations souls are by Angels transported into the highest Heavens, and there install'd free Denizons of those glorious Mansions;
or enjoy them more, and so no wonder, if they mourn, and that immoderately. But for you, whose dearest Relations Souls Are by Angels transported into the highest Heavens, and there installed free Denizen of those glorious Mansions;
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for such as you, to mourn immoderately, and that for such as these, it would argue an heathenish despair sway'd more in your breasts, then a Christian hope.
for such as you, to mourn immoderately, and that for such as these, it would argue an Heathenish despair swayed more in your breasts, then a Christian hope.
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Q. d. And what is this you take so much to heart? Is it that you call their death? Alas you are quite mistaken, their departure hence is not so properly to be termed a death, as,
Q. worser. And what is this you take so much to heart? Is it that you call their death? Alas you Are quite mistaken, their departure hence is not so properly to be termed a death, as,
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1. A sleep. What you mistake for a Serpent, is indeed but a Rod. Their death is no more but a sleep, a sweet, silent, refreshing sleep. The Damsel is not dead,
1. A sleep. What you mistake for a Serpent, is indeed but a Rod. Their death is no more but a sleep, a sweet, silent, refreshing sleep. The Damsel is not dead,
but sleepeth. As our natural sleep is a breathing Emblem of death, so our temporal death is nothing else but a fair resemblance of sleep. The one is a shorter death, the other a longer sleep.
but Sleepeth. As our natural sleep is a breathing Emblem of death, so our temporal death is nothing Else but a fair resemblance of sleep. The one is a shorter death, the other a longer sleep.
And will you, can you grieve immoderately, when you see your dearest Friends, when weary, laid down to rest, and gone to sleep? 2. A sleep in Jesus. NONLATINALPHABET NONLATINALPHABET.
And will you, can you grieve immoderately, when you see your dearest Friends, when weary, laid down to rest, and gone to sleep? 2. A sleep in jesus..
Being truly ingrafted into Christ, they have saithfully persevered to the end in the profession and practise of the faith, have not left him in life, and therefore Christ will not forsake them in death: They then sleep in Christ. And will you grieve immoderately to see a Child sweetly fallen asleep in his Fathers armes?
Being truly ingrafted into christ, they have faithfully persevered to the end in the profession and practice of the faith, have not left him in life, and Therefore christ will not forsake them in death: They then sleep in christ. And will you grieve immoderately to see a Child sweetly fallen asleep in his Father's arms?
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Having thus Anatomized the whole, I shall only single out one of the parts, and make that, which Paul uses as his third Argument to back his Exhortation, the Basis of my present Meditations; and 'tis this,
Having thus Anatomized the Whole, I shall only single out one of the parts, and make that, which Paul uses as his third Argument to back his Exhortation, the Basis of my present Meditations; and it's this,
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Observation. A true Believers temporal Death is a sweet and silent sleep in Jesus Christ. This truth I shall explain, confirm, improve. For Explication. Quest.
Observation. A true Believers temporal Death is a sweet and silent sleep in jesus christ. This truth I shall explain, confirm, improve. For Explication. Quest.
Sol. 1. Negatively. Not his Soul. As the soul cannot die, so it doth not sleep, i. e. after its dissolution from the body, it lies not still without any motion or operation;
Sol. 1. Negatively. Not his Soul. As the soul cannot die, so it does not sleep, i. e. After its dissolution from the body, it lies not still without any motion or operation;
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and must needs cease. But then there are other acts, which are inorganical and immaterial, which the soul can put forth of it self, without the least commerce with or asistance from the body. These cease not. As appears;
and must needs cease. But then there Are other acts, which Are inorganical and immaterial, which the soul can put forth of it self, without the least commerce with or assistance from the body. These cease not. As appears;
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Hence the Platonists resemble the souls being and acting after death, to the distinct being of the Wagoner after the Coach is broken. To the swimming out of the Mariner when the Ship is wrackt To the creeping out of the Snail when the shell is crusht.
Hence the Platonists resemble the Souls being and acting After death, to the distinct being of the Wagoner After the Coach is broken. To the swimming out of the Mariner when the Ship is wracked To the creeping out of the Snail when the shell is crushed.
What hinders me to conclude the being, the quick and lively acting of the soul (that pure, immaterial, and immortal substance) in the Air, in the Heaven,
What hinders me to conclude the being, the quick and lively acting of the soul (that pure, immaterial, and immortal substance) in the Air, in the Heaven,
and independent on the body? Is not the soul often cheerful, when that is in pain? Does not the soul often sing, when the body sighs? Have not innumerable Martyrs triumphed in the midst of flames and tortures? Does not holy Baynam tell the Papists, that his flames were no more to him then a bed of Down or Roses? Again, in the deepest and deadest sleep, when sleep with its strongest cords has most strongly bound up all our senses, has not the soul its nimble workings,
and independent on the body? Is not the soul often cheerful, when that is in pain? Does not the soul often sing, when the body sighs? Have not innumerable Martyrs triumphed in the midst of flames and tortures? Does not holy Baynam tell the Papists, that his flames were no more to him then a Bed of Down or Roses? Again, in the Deepest and deadest sleep, when sleep with its Strongest cords has most strongly bound up all our Senses, has not the soul its nimble workings,
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and most rational discourses then? To say nothing of divine Raptures and Extasies, when the body is as it were laid by as useless and uninstrumental to the soul;
and most rational discourses then? To say nothing of divine Raptures and Ecstasies, when the body is as it were laid by as useless and uninstrumental to the soul;
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as appears in paul 2 Cor. 12.2, 3, 4. when Paul's soul had an ear to hear such words as his body could not find a tongue to express: And in John, Rev. 1.16.
as appears in paul 2 Cor. 12.2, 3, 4. when Paul's soul had an ear to hear such words as his body could not find a tongue to express: And in John, Rev. 1.16.
In a word, in sickness, yea in death it self, when the soul walks in the very valley and shadow of death, in the very act and article of its dissolution, what a fresh vigour does the soul many times put on? How does this divine flame blaze in the very socket? How does it crect and rouse it self,
In a word, in sickness, yea in death it self, when the soul walks in the very valley and shadow of death, in the very act and article of its dissolution, what a fresh vigour does the soul many times put on? How does this divine flame blaze in the very socket? How does it crect and rouse it self,
but the spirit, the soul, Ista Divinae aurae particula, returns unto God who gave it, Eccles. 12.7. and to the spirits of just men made perfect, Heb. 12.23. Had the soul of the penitent Thief slept, how could it have been truly said to have been with Christ in Paradice, Luke 23.43. With Christ in Paradice, i. e, in the highest Empyrean Heavens, Acts 3.21. beholding his face in light and glory, John 17.24.
but the Spirit, the soul, Ista Divinae aurae Particula, returns unto God who gave it, Eccles. 12.7. and to the spirits of just men made perfect, Hebrew 12.23. Had the soul of the penitent Thief slept, how could it have been truly said to have been with christ in Paradise, Lycia 23.43. With christ in Paradise, i. e, in the highest Empyrean Heavens, Acts 3.21. beholding his face in Light and glory, John 17.24.
Had Paul but dreamt of the souls sleep, he would never have groaned so earnestly to be cloathed upon with his house from heaven, 2 Cor. 5.1, 4. Nor to have had the union of his soul and body dissolved,
Had Paul but dreamed of the Souls sleep, he would never have groaned so earnestly to be clothed upon with his house from heaven, 2 Cor. 5.1, 4. Nor to have had the Union of his soul and body dissolved,
and the communion with God which he then enjoy'd, interrupted at least, if not broken off, had he not been sure, that immediately on that dissolution, he should be with Christ, Phil. 1.21, 23.
and the communion with God which he then enjoyed, interrupted At least, if not broken off, had he not been sure, that immediately on that dissolution, he should be with christ, Philip 1.21, 23.
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Thus Negatively. The soul sleeps not. 2. Affirmatively. The body sleeps, Matth. 27.52. Or, if you will, the state of a Believers death much resembles that of sleep:
Thus Negatively. The soul sleeps not. 2. Affirmatively. The body sleeps, Matthew 27.52. Or, if you will, the state of a Believers death much resembles that of sleep:
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1. More generally. Sleep is the image of death, and death is more then the image of sleep. Lighten mine eyes least I sleep the sleep of death, i. e. least I die, Psal. 13.3. Our friend Lazarus sleepeth, John 11.11. Our Saviour interprets his own words;
1. More generally. Sleep is the image of death, and death is more then the image of sleep. Lighten mine eyes lest I sleep the sleep of death, i. e. lest I die, Psalm 13.3. Our friend Lazarus Sleepeth, John 11.11. Our Saviour interprets his own words;
Lazarus is dead, v. 14. Many are sickly among you, and many sleep, i. e. are dead, 1 Cor. 11.30. An usual phrase among the Hebrews for being dead, was this, They slept with their Fathers, 1 King. 11.43. 2 King. 20.21. Luke retains the Hebrew form, and tells us, that Stephen and David gave up the ghost and fell asleep, Acts 7.60. and 3.36.
Lazarus is dead, v. 14. Many Are sickly among you, and many sleep, i. e. Are dead, 1 Cor. 11.30. an usual phrase among the Hebrews for being dead, was this, They slept with their Father's, 1 King. 11.43. 2 King. 20.21. Lycia retains the Hebrew from, and tells us, that Stephen and David gave up the ghost and fell asleep, Acts 7.60. and 3.36.
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2. More particularly. By spreading before you the Analogy, proportion, resemblance, paralel, that is between sleep and death. A Believers death runs paralel to sleep, in its Antecedent, Concomitant, Consequents.
2. More particularly. By spreading before you the Analogy, proportion, resemblance, parallel, that is between sleep and death. A Believers death runs parallel to sleep, in its Antecedent, Concomitant, Consequents.
1. In its Antecedet; or that which usually goes before sleep, and that is Vestium Depositio. When a man goes to sleep, he usually uncloaths, dismantles, disrobes himself.
1. In its Antecedet; or that which usually Goes before sleep, and that is Vestium Depositio. When a man Goes to sleep, he usually unclothes, dismantles, disrobes himself.
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In like manner Peter calls his death, 1 a putting off of his tabernacle, 2 Pet. 1.14. Paul stiles it a dissolution of our earthly house of this tabernacle, 2 Cor. 5.1.
In like manner Peter calls his death, 1 a putting off of his tabernacle, 2 Pet. 1.14. Paul stile it a dissolution of our earthly house of this tabernacle, 2 Cor. 5.1.
There the servant is free from his master, The poor Israelite from his Egyptian Task-master. No tale of bricks demanded there. There the weary with labour is at rest, Job 3.17, 19. This life is the day of the Saints working. They,
There the servant is free from his master, The poor Israelite from his Egyptian Taskmaster. No tale of bricks demanded there. There the weary with labour is At rest, Job 3.17, 19. This life is the day of the Saints working. They,
Death is the night of the Saints resting. When the Sun of our Life ariseth, we go forth to our labour until the evening of death, Psal. 104.23. and no longer, for then, they that die in the Lord rest from their labours, Rev. 14.13.
Death is the night of the Saints resting. When the Sun of our Life arises, we go forth to our labour until the evening of death, Psalm 104.23. and no longer, for then, they that die in the Lord rest from their labours, Rev. 14.13.
This life is a continual motion; death a perpetual rest. Our life is a stormy passage, a tempestuous Sea-voyage, death brings us to a peaceable Port. 2. From troubles, miseries, calamities:
This life is a continual motion; death a perpetual rest. Our life is a stormy passage, a tempestuous Sea-voyage, death brings us to a peaceable Port. 2. From Troubles, misery's, calamities:
1. Publick and National. No warrs, famine, pestilence, no bloody battels, no garments rould in blood, no sodding of the Babe, to satisfie the hunger of the Mother, in the Grave. If a Cloud of blood hover over a Nation;
1. Public and National. No wars, famine, pestilence, no bloody battles, no garments rolled in blood, no sodding of the Babe, to satisfy the hunger of the Mother, in the Grave. If a Cloud of blood hover over a nation;
Josiah dies in peace, and sees not all the evil which God will bring on Jerusalem, 2 King. 22.20. The Righteous man is taken from the evil to come, Isai. 57.1.
Josiah die in peace, and sees not all the evil which God will bring on Jerusalem, 2 King. 22.20. The Righteous man is taken from the evil to come, Isaiah 57.1.
2. Private and Personal. No trouble, no oppression, no persecution, no racks, no strappado's in the Grave, The voice of the oppressour is not heard there, Job 3.18, This life indeed is a cloudy, blustring passage to Gods Jonahs, but death is that Whale, which doth not so properly swallow them up,
2. Private and Personal. No trouble, no oppression, no persecution, no racks, no strappado's in the Grave, The voice of the oppressor is not herd there, Job 3.18, This life indeed is a cloudy, blustering passage to God's Jonahs, but death is that Whale, which does not so properly swallow them up,
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Poor Saints, here, they are usually the worlds Gally-slaves: this lower Orbe is to them, but a larger kind of Tunis of Argier, but they are manumitted there. Their death ransomes them.
Poor Saints, Here, they Are usually the world's Galley slaves: this lower Orb is to them, but a larger kind of Tunis of Algiers, but they Are manumitted there. Their death ransoms them.
but death sets them out of gun-shot. The rod is taken off their backs, and a palm put into their hands, Rev. 7.9, 14. There Peter no more feares the Crosse, Paul the Axe, James the Sword, Isaiah the Saw, Elijah Jezebel, the noble Army of Martyrs, the Cole-house, Dungeon, Halter, Faggot, Flames. Hence Cyprian when dying, God be thanked for this Goal-delivery:
but death sets them out of gunshot. The rod is taken off their backs, and a palm put into their hands, Rev. 7.9, 14. There Peter no more fears the Cross, Paul the Axe, James the Sword, Isaiah the Saw, Elijah Jezebel, the noble Army of Martyrs, the Coal house, Dungeon, Halter, Faggot, Flames. Hence Cyprian when dying, God be thanked for this Goal delivery:
3. From all bod•ly weakness, infirmities, pains, griefs, passions, miseries. By reason of these, Saints, whilst here, are subject to panting hearts, moistned eyes, blubber'd cheeks:
3. From all bod•ly weakness, infirmities, pains, griefs, passion, misery's. By reason of these, Saints, while Here, Are Subject to panting hearts, moistened eyes, blubbered cheeks:
Here usually ashes are their bread, and tears their drink. Here the Saints life is usually so miserable, that 'tis an observation of Hierom, and the resolution of an ancient Councel, concerning Jesus his weeping over Lazarus, John 11.31. That it was not so much a grief for Lazarus his death, as the consideration of his raising again to a miserable life, that drew those tears from our Saviours eyes.
Here usually Ashes Are their bred, and tears their drink. Here the Saints life is usually so miserable, that it's an observation of Hieronymus, and the resolution of an ancient Council, Concerning jesus his weeping over Lazarus, John 11.31. That it was not so much a grief for Lazarus his death, as the consideration of his raising again to a miserable life, that drew those tears from our Saviors eyes.
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But now, Death wipes every tear from a Believers eye, Rev. 7.17. sorrow and sighing do then fly away, Rev. 21.4. Death is the great Catholicon, panacea, salve for all sores;
But now, Death wipes every tear from a Believers eye, Rev. 7.17. sorrow and sighing doe then fly away, Rev. 21.4. Death is the great Catholicon, panacea, salve for all sores;
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As they are forced to lye down in sorrow, so they fear they shall rise up in Flames; This was the case of Heman, Asaph, &c. Many, very many of the children of Light,
As they Are forced to lie down in sorrow, so they Fear they shall rise up in Flames; This was the case of Heman, Asaph, etc. Many, very many of the children of Light,
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But now Death delivers them from this midnight darknesse, brings them into the face and presence, sets them under the beams of the Sun of righteousness, which shall never more be clouded;
But now Death delivers them from this midnight darkness, brings them into the face and presence, sets them under the beams of the Sun of righteousness, which shall never more be clouded;
Not a wrinkle more now for ever to be seen on Gods face, not the least frown on Gods forehead, Every score quite blotted out, every debt cancelled, and they no lesse fully, the freely acquitted and discharged, Jeremiah, 31.34. 2. From the raging power; yea, from the polluting, pestring presence of sin.
Not a wrinkle more now for ever to be seen on God's face, not the least frown on God's forehead, Every score quite blotted out, every debt canceled, and they no less Fully, the freely acquitted and discharged, Jeremiah, 31.34. 2. From the raging power; yea, from the polluting, pestering presence of since.
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This makes him cry out likea forlorn Caitif, NONLATINALPHABET O wretched man that I am, Rom: 7.24. Paul that could rejoyce in tribulation, could not but mourn under corruption; This was that made the good man cry out, Libera me a malo; hoc est, a me ipso, Domine.
This makes him cry out likea forlorn Caitiff, Oh wretched man that I am, Rom: 7.24. Paul that could rejoice in tribulation, could not but mourn under corruption; This was that made the good man cry out, Libera me a Malo; hoc est, a me ipso, Domine.
Death spares not one Agag alive. Every Canaanite slain. Every Egyptian drown'd. Those corruptions they have seen to day, they shall see them no more for ever.
Death spares not one Agag alive. Every Canaanite slave. Every Egyptian drowned. Those corruptions they have seen to day, they shall see them no more for ever.
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Here the sinfulness and pollution of the times and places, wherein Saints live, ( specially of persons neerly related to them,) makes their lives grievous,
Here the sinfulness and pollution of the times and places, wherein Saints live, (specially of Persons nearly related to them,) makes their lives grievous,
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and is as it were a Coloquintida in the pot of their sweetest comforts. Lots righteous soul vext with the Sodomites, 2 Pet. 2.8. Rebeccah weary of her life, because of the daughters of Heth, Gen. 27.46. Woe is me, saith David, that I must dwell in Mesech, Psal. 120.5. Oh that I could leave my people, saith weeping Jeremy, Jer. 9.2.
and is as it were a Coloquintida in the pot of their Sweetest comforts. Lots righteous soul vexed with the Sodomites, 2 Pet. 2.8. Rebecca weary of her life, Because of the daughters of Heth, Gen. 27.46. Woe is me, Says David, that I must dwell in Mesech, Psalm 120.5. O that I could leave my people, Says weeping Jeremiah, Jer. 9.2.
There shall enter in nothing that defiles into those holy Mansions, Rev. 21.27. Corrupt flesh and blood shall not, cannot enter into the Kingdom of God: 1 Cor. 15.50. 5. From temptations, Satans winnowings, buffetings, solicitations to sin.
There shall enter in nothing that defiles into those holy Mansions, Rev. 21.27. Corrupt Flesh and blood shall not, cannot enter into the Kingdom of God: 1 Cor. 15.50. 5. From temptations, Satan winnowings, buffetings, solicitations to since.
and how he may devour, 1 Pet. 5.8. Here Gods Adam's never without an Eve and a Serpent. In this Egypt Christs Joseph's alwayes dogg'd with the suggestions of a Potiphars wife.
and how he may devour, 1 Pet. 5.8. Here God's Adam's never without an Eve and a Serpent. In this Egypt Christ Joseph's always dogged with the suggestions of a Potiphars wife.
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But now the death of Saints Brings them into that heavenly Paradice, where there is no Serpent. The great Dragon, the Accuser and Tempter of the Brethren is cast down thence,
But now the death of Saints Brings them into that heavenly Paradise, where there is no Serpent. The great Dragon, the Accuser and Tempter of the Brothers is cast down thence,
and never to be admitted more, Rev. 12.9.16. Here the Saints alwayes wrestling, not only with flesh and blood, but principalities, and powers, and spiritual wickednesses in nigh places, Eph. 6.12. Here, though they ate never totally overcome, yet are they stoutly charged and assaulted:
and never to be admitted more, Rev. 12.9.16. Here the Saints always wrestling, not only with Flesh and blood, but principalities, and Powers, and spiritual Wickednesses in High places, Ephesians 6.12. Here, though they ate never totally overcome, yet Are they stoutly charged and assaulted:
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3. In its Consequents: which are two: Excitationis facilitas: & Virium reparatio. 1. Excitationis facilitas. Awaking or rising from sleep. Natural sleep is not perpetual: we sleep and awake again: Psal. 3.5. I laid me down and slept, I awaked.
3. In its Consequents: which Are two: Excitationis facilitas: & Virium reparatio. 1. Excitationis facilitas. Awaking or rising from sleep. Natural sleep is not perpetual: we sleep and awake again: Psalm 3.5. I laid me down and slept, I awaked.
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A time coming when the loud Trump shall awaken the sleeping ashes, and those old friends, soul and body, meet and embrace, and never part more. 2. Virium reparatio, renovatio, restitutio.
A time coming when the loud Trump shall awaken the sleeping Ashes, and those old Friends, soul and body, meet and embrace, and never part more. 2. Virium reparatio, Renovatio, Restitution.
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It is sown in dishonour, it shall be raised in glory, 1 Cor. 15.42, 43, 44. It shall be like unto Christs glorious body, Phil. 3.21. shining forth and sparkling like the Sun in its midday-glory, Matth. 13.43.
It is sown in dishonour, it shall be raised in glory, 1 Cor. 15.42, 43, 44. It shall be like unto Christ glorious body, Philip 3.21. shining forth and sparkling like the Sun in its midday-glory, Matthew 13.43.
And thus we have dispatcht the parallel betwixt a Believers death and sleep. The third thing promised, was the Application and Improvement of the whole;
And thus we have dispatched the parallel betwixt a Believers death and sleep. The third thing promised, was the Application and Improvement of the Whole;
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1. If a Believers death be a sleep, then that Aphorisme of the wise Man appears to be a great truth, Eccles. 7.1. The day of death is better then the day of ones birth.
1. If a Believers death be a sleep, then that Aphorism of the wise Man appears to be a great truth, Eccles. 7.1. The day of death is better then the day of ones birth.
Of this truth, that Mirrour of her Sex, the Lady Jane Grey, discovers a clear conviction, who, being requested by the Lieutenant of the Tower to write her Symbol in his book, before her beheading, wrote thus:
Of this truth, that Mirror of her Sex, the Lady Jane Gray, discovers a clear conviction, who, being requested by the Lieutenant of the Tower to write her Symbol in his book, before her beheading, wrote thus:
2. If a Believers death, &c. Hence learn, The infinite power, wisdom and goodness of God, in that he is able and willing to turn the worst of evils, into so great a good:
2. If a Believers death, etc. Hence Learn, The infinite power, Wisdom and Goodness of God, in that he is able and willing to turn the worst of evils, into so great a good:
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to fetch honey and sweetness out of the carcass of a Lion: nay, to turn the Eater into meat, Death into sleep; to make that, which in it self is the greatest loss, to become so great a Gain, Phil. 1.23. to render the King of Terrors, Job 18.14.
to fetch honey and sweetness out of the carcase of a lion: nay, to turn the Eater into meat, Death into sleep; to make that, which in it self is the greatest loss, to become so great a Gain, Philip 1.23. to render the King of Terrors, Job 18.14.
Death to an unbeliever is Poena peccati; so threatned, Gen. 2.17. so inflicted, Rom. 5.12. Their end is destruction, Phil. 3.19. Death comes fiercely to them, pulls them by the threat, like a grim Serjeant, arrests and summons them to hell, where after ten hundred thousand years scorching and yelling in flames, their pain is never the nearer to its period. No time gives them hope of abating;
Death to an unbeliever is Poena peccati; so threatened, Gen. 2.17. so inflicted, Rom. 5.12. Their end is destruction, Philip 3.19. Death comes fiercely to them, pulls them by the threat, like a grim sergeant, arrests and summons them to hell, where After ten hundred thousand Years scorching and yelling in flames, their pain is never the nearer to its Period. No time gives them hope of abating;
'Tis true, their bodies sleep indeed for a while, but 'tis as Sampson in Dalilahs lap, ready to be given up as a prey to the Philistins: as Sisera in Jaels Tent, the hammer and nail ready to be set to the Temples:
It's true, their bodies sleep indeed for a while, but it's as Sampson in Delilahs lap, ready to be given up as a prey to the philistines: as Sisera in Jaels Tent, the hammer and nail ready to be Set to the Temples:
Be not afraid, saith death, though my countenance be stern, my hand is soft, though my pangs seem grievous, yet the rest I bring is sweet. To others I am death, to you only a sleep, and such a sleep as God gives his Beloved, Psal. 127.2. That which is a Grave to others, is a Bed to you, Isai. 57.2. where your bodies shall lie, as Christ did in his grave, with a guard of Angels, John 20.12. Believers are delivered from the sting, though not from the stroke of death:
Be not afraid, Says death, though my countenance be stern, my hand is soft, though my pangs seem grievous, yet the rest I bring is sweet. To Others I am death, to you only a sleep, and such a sleep as God gives his beloved, Psalm 127.2. That which is a Grave to Others, is a Bed to you, Isaiah 57.2. where your bodies shall lie, as christ did in his grave, with a guard of Angels, John 20.12. Believers Are Delivered from the sting, though not from the stroke of death:
If death be a Serpent, to Saints 'tis a Serpent without a sting: it has left its sting and teeth and all in the sides of Christ. Hence it is that we hear the Apostle sounding out his Io triumphe, and find him treading on the neck of his vanquisht enemy, playing on the hole of this Aspe, and with an holy kind of Sarcasm, flouting at it:
If death be a Serpent, to Saints it's a Serpent without a sting: it has left its sting and teeth and all in the sides of christ. Hence it is that we hear the Apostle sounding out his Io triumph, and find him treading on the neck of his vanquished enemy, playing on the hold of this Asp, and with an holy kind of Sarcasm, flouting At it:
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4. If a Believers death be a sleep in Jesus: Hence conclude, That even death it self dissolves not the strict union that is between Christ and a Believer.
4. If a Believers death be a sleep in jesus: Hence conclude, That even death it self dissolves not the strict Union that is between christ and a Believer.
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so in death, Believers souls and bodies still remain united unto Christ, Rom. 8.38, 39. Though Abraham, Isaeac, Jacob die, yet God is still their God, Matth. 21.31, 32. The Relation of God to them, is as strong when dead, as when living. Though dead to men, yet they were not dead to God. Sleep, though it chains up the senses for a time,
so in death, Believers Souls and bodies still remain united unto christ, Rom. 8.38, 39. Though Abraham, Isaeac, Jacob die, yet God is still their God, Matthew 21.31, 32. The Relation of God to them, is as strong when dead, as when living. Though dead to men, yet they were not dead to God. Sleep, though it chains up the Senses for a time,
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I only disswade from that base, cold, cowardly, carnal fear of death, which makes the whole life, nothing else but a living death, which kills men daily, because they must once die,
I only dissuade from that base, cold, cowardly, carnal Fear of death, which makes the Whole life, nothing Else but a living death, which kills men daily, Because they must once die,
'Tis no wonder to see their courage fall, when once the cry of death is in their Houses, Exod. 12.29, 30. This Basilisk may well affright those Enchanters and Mountebanks:
It's no wonder to see their courage fallen, when once the cry of death is in their Houses, Exod 12.29, 30. This Basilisk may well affright those Enchanter's and Mountebanks:
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But a Moses, an Israelite indeed, may take it by the tayle, handle it, and turn it into an harmless wand, yea into a rod, budding with glory and immortality.
But a Moses, an Israelite indeed, may take it by the tail, handle it, and turn it into an harmless wand, yea into a rod, budding with glory and immortality.
'Tis true, the Caldean Tyrants face may look pale and grisly, stam'd with the colour and fear of death: Those hands, which not long since lifted up his massie Goblets in scorn and desiance of the God of Israel, may well hang down, when death writes him a letter of summons, to appear that night,
It's true, the Chaldean Tyrants face may look pale and grisly, stamed with the colour and Fear of death: Those hands, which not long since lifted up his massy Goblets in scorn and Defiance of the God of Israel, may well hang down, when death writes him a Letter of summons, to appear that night,
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I do not wonder at Lewis the eleventh his strait charge to his servants, when once they saw him sick, never once to name that bitter word Death in his eare. Well may these fear Death, that know him but as a Pursuivant sent from Hell.
I do not wonder At Lewis the eleventh his strait charge to his Servants, when once they saw him sick, never once to name that bitter word Death in his ear. Well may these Fear Death, that know him but as a Pursuivant sent from Hell.
'tis no more betwixt God and Moses, but go up to Mount Nebo and die, Deut. 32.50. Had he been invited to a feast, it could not have been in a more sweet compellation. No otherwise then to other Prophets, Go up and eat, or sleep.
it's no more betwixt God and Moses, but go up to Mount Nebo and die, Deuteronomy 32.50. Had he been invited to a feast, it could not have been in a more sweet compellation. No otherwise then to other prophets, Go up and eat, or sleep.
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That face, which at first seemed ill-favoured, by often viewing is grown out of dislike. Saints that have had such intire conversation with God, are not afraid to go to him.
That face, which At First seemed ill-favoured, by often viewing is grown out of dislike. Saints that have had such entire Conversation with God, Are not afraid to go to him.
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3. Whilst there lurks in the breast this slavish fear of death, the least piece of this leaven is enough to soure the whole lump of all our joyes and comforts.
3. While there lurks in the breast this slavish Fear of death, the least piece of this leaven is enough to sour the Whole lump of all our Joys and comforts.
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2. Is your death, Believers, a sleep, so sweet a sleep, 'tis not enough for you not to fear, it becomes you to be willing to die, to desire to be dissolved, Phil. 1.23.
2. Is your death, Believers, a sleep, so sweet a sleep, it's not enough for you not to Fear, it becomes you to be willing to die, to desire to be dissolved, Philip 1.23.
Death, which is the Atheists fear, should be the Christians desire. Yet here observe, this desire of death must not spring from a pet or passion, meerly out of a taedium of living;
Death, which is the Atheists Fear, should be the Christians desire. Yet Here observe, this desire of death must not spring from a pet or passion, merely out of a taedium of living;
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Death may not, must not be desired, out of impatience under, or distrust of Gods Providence, Job 3.3.7.15. Jer. 20.74. Jon. 4.3. No nor yet to avoid the labour and duty of our callings.
Death may not, must not be desired, out of impatience under, or distrust of God's Providence, Job 3.3.7.15. Jer. 20.74. Jon. 4.3. No nor yet to avoid the labour and duty of our callings.
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But, (this grand condition alwayes understood, viz. with submission to the will of God) it hugely becomes a Christian, considering the weight of his sins here,
But, (this grand condition always understood, viz. with submission to the will of God) it hugely becomes a Christian, considering the weight of his Sins Here,
Alas what is there here but darkness of ignorance, distempers of passions, complaints of estates, fears and sense of evil, hopes and doubts of good, ambitious rackings, covetous toylings, envious underminings, restless desires, all vanity and vexation of spirit, Eccles. 1.1.
Alas what is there Here but darkness of ignorance, distempers of passion, complaints of estates, fears and sense of evil, hope's and doubts of good, ambitious rackings, covetous toilings, envious underminings, restless Desires, all vanity and vexation of Spirit, Eccles. 1.1.
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'Tis that to a Believer, which a night of rest is to the weary Labourer, 2 port to the weather-beaten Mariner, freedom to the fetter-gal'd Prisoner, the marriage - day to the loving Spouse, the day of coronation to the king. Why then should not a Saint conclude with Vid Bressius: Oh that my soul had the wings of a Dove, to fly and make hast to that mountain of God, and Paradice of eternal pleasures:
It's that to a Believer, which a night of rest is to the weary Labourer, 2 port to the Weather-beaten Mariner, freedom to the fetter-galed Prisoner, the marriage - day to the loving Spouse, the day of coronation to the King. Why then should not a Saint conclude with Vid Bressius: O that my soul had the wings of a Dove, to fly and make haste to that mountain of God, and Paradise of Eternal pleasures:
Or with that aged Father in Austin, who when his friends, endeavouring to comfort him on his bed of sickness, told him, they hoped he should recover, answered:
Or with that aged Father in Austin, who when his Friends, endeavouring to Comfort him on his Bed of sickness, told him, they hoped he should recover, answered:
but if ever, why not now? Oh then, Believers, pant after an holy and an happy dismission: never cease tutoring and screwing up your souls, till, in Gods strength you can resolve, that if you might die to day, you would not choose to live till to morrow.
but if ever, why not now? O then, Believers, pant After an holy and an happy dismission: never cease tutoring and screwing up your Souls, till, in God's strength you can resolve, that if you might die to day, you would not choose to live till to morrow.
Never think your souls in an hail condition, so long as you are 10th, to think of dying. Take this only comfort, from the prolonging of your dayes, not that you live long, but that you are in a sphear of doing your own and others souls more good,
Never think your Souls in an hail condition, so long as you Are 10th, to think of dying. Take this only Comfort, from the prolonging of your days, not that you live long, but that you Are in a sphere of doing your own and Others Souls more good,
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And because the quelling of the slavish fear of death, and rendring of a Believer willing to depart, is a business of such grand concernment, give me leave to prescribe a direction or two: viz.
And Because the quelling of the slavish Fear of death, and rendering of a Believer willing to depart, is a business of such grand concernment, give me leave to prescribe a direction or two: viz.
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Labour to be acted by the Spirit of Christ, and the immediate fruits thereof, viz. faith, love, filial fear, as thy principle, Rom. 8.14. Gal. 2.20. steer by Christs word, as your Compass, your Rule, Canon, Gal. 6.16. Level at Christs glory, as your highest end, 1 Cor. 10.31. Our life, as it gives way to death, so it must make way for it.
Labour to be acted by the Spirit of christ, and the immediate fruits thereof, viz. faith, love, filial Fear, as thy principle, Rom. 8.14. Gal. 2.20. steer by Christ word, as your Compass, your Rule, Canon, Gal. 6.16. Level At Christ glory, as your highest end, 1 Cor. 10.31. Our life, as it gives Way to death, so it must make Way for it.
If ever we hope to sleep sweetly in death, we must walk fruitfully in life. 'Tis the sleep of a labouring man that is sweet, Eccles. 5.12. To live holily is the only way to die happily.
If ever we hope to sleep sweetly in death, we must walk fruitfully in life. It's the sleep of a labouring man that is sweet, Eccles. 5.12. To live holily is the only Way to die happily.
Whereas death borrowed its sting from sin, its strength from the law, and curle of God, Christ hath disarm'd them all of their destroying, killing power, 1 Cor. 15.56.
Whereas death borrowed its sting from since, its strength from the law, and curl of God, christ hath disarmed them all of their destroying, killing power, 1 Cor. 15.56.
Faith is that, that can turn fears into hopes, sighs into songs, tremblings into exultings. Faith singles out this Giant as her chief prize, and grapples with him, not as a match, but as a vanquisht underling, sets her foot on the neck of this King of Terrors. Faith concludes, that a Christ hath taken all the poyson out of the cup of death,
Faith is that, that can turn fears into hope's, sighs into songs, tremblings into exultings. Faith singles out this Giant as her chief prize, and grapples with him, not as a match, but as a vanquished underling, sets her foot on the neck of this King of Terrors. Faith concludes, that a christ hath taken all the poison out of the cup of death,
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4. Is a Believers death no more then a sleep? Adore and bless the infinite mercy and goodness of the Lord Jesus, who by his death hath quite pluckt out the sting of death, and soaltered both its name and nature.
4. Is a Believers death no more then a sleep? Adore and bless the infinite mercy and Goodness of the Lord jesus, who by his death hath quite plucked out the sting of death, and soaltered both its name and nature.
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and creeps upon us unawares, so does death. To day therefore, while it is called to day. Boast not thy self of to morrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth, Prov. 27.1. Thou wilt repent to morrow! But what if this night thy soul should be taken from thee? Luk. 12.20.
and creeps upon us unawares, so does death. To day Therefore, while it is called to day. Boast not thy self of to morrow, for thou Knowest not what a day may bring forth, Curae 27.1. Thou wilt Repent to morrow! But what if this night thy soul should be taken from thee? Luk. 12.20.
1. Live in a constant and serious meditation of approaching death. This was that which Meses so earnestly plies the Throne of Grace for. Psal. 90.12. So teach us to number our dayes, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
1. Live in a constant and serious meditation of approaching death. This was that which Meses so earnestly plies the Throne of Grace for. Psalm 90.12. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom.
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Not every sleet and stitting flash, but a frequent, deep, and sixed Contemplation. This was that, which saved the soul of the young Prodigal, who for several dayes,
Not every sleet and stitting flash, but a frequent, deep, and sixed Contemplation. This was that, which saved the soul of the young Prodigal, who for several days,
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Ortelius reports of some people, that they thought this duty so necessary, that they used the bones of dead men, instead of money: that death might be continually in their eye.
Ortelius reports of Some people, that they Thought this duty so necessary, that they used the bones of dead men, instead of money: that death might be continually in their eye.
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but in an hour thou thinkest not of, therefore watch alway, Matth. 24.44, 50. 3. By way of Dehortation. Is a Believers death only a sleep? Then mourn not immoderately for them that are fallen asleep in Jesus.
but in an hour thou Thinkest not of, Therefore watch always, Matthew 24.44, 50. 3. By Way of Dehortation. Is a Believers death only a sleep? Then mourn not immoderately for them that Are fallen asleep in jesus.
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and the Chariots thereof, 2 King. 13.14. Nurse Deborah buried under Allon-Bacuth, an oak of weeping, Gen. 35.8. and charitable Dorcas covered with tears, as she covered others with cloaths. Act. 9.39.
and the Chariots thereof, 2 King. 13.14. Nurse Deborah buried under Allon-Bacuth, an oak of weeping, Gen. 35.8. and charitable Dorcas covered with tears, as she covered Others with clothes. Act. 9.39.
Spei nostra, ac fidei prevaricatores sumus. Simulata, ficta, fucata videnter esse, quae dicimus. Cypr. 2. Such an immoderate grief is contrary to the example of our holy predecessours.
Spei nostra, ac fidei Prevaricatores sumus. Simulata, ficta, fucata videnter esse, Quae dicimus. Cyprus 2. Such an immoderate grief is contrary to the Exampl of our holy predecessors.
So did Abraham for his dearest Sarah, Geu. 23.2, 4. So did Josoph and his brethren for their father Jacob. True, they mourned with a great and very sore lamentation,
So did Abraham for his dearest Sarah, Geu. 23.2, 4. So did Josoph and his brothers for their father Jacob. True, they mourned with a great and very soar lamentation,
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And David too, though a man as it were made up of strong affections, sets limits to his griefs, 2 Sam. 12.23, 24. Though in Absolom 's case he forgat himself.
And David too, though a man as it were made up of strong affections, sets Limits to his griefs, 2 Sam. 12.23, 24. Though in Absalom is case he forgot himself.
and our Saviour intimates his dislike of the Jewish Minstrels, which were used for the increase of sorrow, at funerals, Matt. 9.23, 24. as knowing that, in that case, our affections needed not so much a spur, as a bridle.
and our Saviour intimates his dislike of the Jewish Minstrels, which were used for the increase of sorrow, At funerals, Matt. 9.23, 24. as knowing that, in that case, our affections needed not so much a spur, as a bridle.
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whilst here, as well as earth could make them, what is earth to heaven, gold to glory, the enjoyment of the whole creation, to the fruition of a Creator? Why then should we blubber our cheeks,
while Here, as well as earth could make them, what is earth to heaven, gold to glory, the enjoyment of the Whole creation, to the fruition of a Creator? Why then should we blubber our cheeks,
When once the curtains of darkness are drawn about you, you shall never open your eyes more till the morning of Eternity dawn, and break forth in lustre on you.
When once the curtains of darkness Are drawn about you, you shall never open your eyes more till the morning of Eternity dawn, and break forth in lustre on you.
Behold, to your everlasting comfott, death it self is even embalmed to you, and clothed in such soft language, that you may scent a perfume, and discover a beauty in it,
Behold, to your everlasting Comfort, death it self is even embalmed to you, and clothed in such soft language, that you may scent a perfume, and discover a beauty in it,
how acceptable should death be to a soul long tost in the waves of this world, sick of its own sinful imaginations, and tired with external temptations.
how acceptable should death be to a soul long tossed in the waves of this world, sick of its own sinful Imaginations, and tired with external temptations.
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Here alas, there is no Palace so high, or Tower so strong, that can keep diseases and infirmities from your bodies, cares, fears, temptations from your souls: yea but your death puts you into such a Cittadel, whose walls are so many cubits high, that no Senacherib can shoot an arrow into it;
Here alas, there is no Palace so high, or Tower so strong, that can keep diseases and infirmities from your bodies, Cares, fears, temptations from your Souls: yea but your death puts you into such a Citadel, whose walls Are so many cubits high, that no Sennacherib can shoot an arrow into it;
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To whom departed Saints are still united; and whilst Christ your Head is above water, you need not fear a drowning. When you depart hence from your Friends Armes, you do but ascend to your Saviours more close embraces. No sooner shall your souls lay down the clay of your body,
To whom departed Saints Are still united; and while christ your Head is above water, you need not Fear a drowning. When you depart hence from your Friends Arms, you do but ascend to your Saviors more close embraces. No sooner shall your Souls lay down the clay of your body,
but they shall be seated under his Altar, Rev. 6.9. Under his special protection, which is such a perfect Sanctuary, as no Avenger of blood, can there either arrest, or disturb you.
but they shall be seated under his Altar, Rev. 6.9. Under his special protection, which is such a perfect Sanctuary, as no Avenger of blood, can there either arrest, or disturb you.
and his Argument, 1 Cor. 15.20. These bodies of yours in death, are not lost, but laid up only, Job 19.26, 27. and as man lies down in weakness, sleeps and riseth up in strength, like a Giant refresht with wine.
and his Argument, 1 Cor. 15.20. These bodies of yours in death, Are not lost, but laid up only, Job 19.26, 27. and as man lies down in weakness, sleeps and Riseth up in strength, like a Giant refreshed with wine.
John 12.24 As by sleep our bodies are refresht, so by death our bodies shall be resin'd. These bodies of yours, which are laid down in corruption, shall be raised in glory. That skin which is now wrinkled, shall one day shine; this dust shall be glorious, this base and vile body shall be transformed and made conformable to that glorious Standard, viz. Christs Body. These course materials, this lump of red earth, shall be laid to mellow in the earth, till it be fit to be made more then a China-dish, even a vessel fit for the great Masters use, a Cabinet fit to receive a glorified soul.
John 12.24 As by sleep our bodies Are refreshed, so by death our bodies shall be resigned. These bodies of yours, which Are laid down in corruption, shall be raised in glory. That skin which is now wrinkled, shall one day shine; this dust shall be glorious, this base and vile body shall be transformed and made conformable to that glorious Standard, viz. Christ Body. These course materials, this lump of read earth, shall be laid to mellow in the earth, till it be fit to be made more then a China-dish, even a vessel fit for the great Masters use, a Cabinet fit to receive a glorified soul.
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Think not therefore much to loose a little vermilion red, a mixture only of flegm and sanguine, for this, you shall gain a radiant and resplendent luster; in comparison whereof, the most accomplisht beauty on earth would look but like a meer deformity. Death will not so much consume, as calcine your bodies:
Think not Therefore much to lose a little vermilion read, a mixture only of phlegm and sanguine, for this, you shall gain a radiant and resplendent luster; in comparison whereof, the most accomplished beauty on earth would look but like a mere deformity. Death will not so much consume, as calcine your bodies:
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Died Abner as a fool? or as a Beast? No, but as a Phenix, out of whose very ashes there springs another more lively and vigorous. Wherefore comfort one another with these words,
Died Abner as a fool? or as a Beast? No, but as a Phoenix, out of whose very Ashes there springs Another more lively and vigorous. Wherefore Comfort one Another with these words,
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