Work upon the ark. Meditations upon the ark as a type of the church; delivered in a sermon at Boston, and now dedicated unto the service of all, but especially of those whose concerns lye in ships. / By Cotton Mather.
as unto the King of the World, As many of us as are, and God forbid that any should not be Inquisitive after the Holy Child Jesus, may behold Him in the Swadling Cloaths, which the Types of the Old Testament Enwrapped Him in.
as unto the King of the World, As many of us as Are, and God forbid that any should not be Inquisitive After the Holy Child jesus, may behold Him in the Swaddling Clothes, which the Types of the Old Testament Enwrapped Him in.
Those Christians, for 'tis hardly a proletsis to call them so, that Lived before the Incarnation of our Lord, had glorious Gospel, in Shadows of good Things to come.
Those Christians, for it's hardly a proletsis to call them so, that Lived before the Incarnation of our Lord, had glorious Gospel, in Shadows of good Things to come.
The things which the Gospel gives us a naked Representation of, were veiled under many Signs and Seals, which God made unto his Ancient People as it were, Sacraments of Good Things to come.
The things which the Gospel gives us a naked Representation of, were veiled under many Signs and Seals, which God made unto his Ancient People as it were, Sacraments of Good Things to come.
It was the Observation of the Apostle, concerning the memorable Events which in the By-past Ages had happened in the Church of God, 1 Cor. 10. 11. All these things happened unto them,
It was the Observation of the Apostle, Concerning the memorable Events which in the Bypast Ages had happened in the Church of God, 1 Cor. 10. 11. All these things happened unto them,
As there were many Typical Men, to be found among the Saints of the Old Testament; both Typical Persons, and Typical Orders; thus there were Typical Things, then likewise to be animadverted on.
As there were many Typical Men, to be found among the Saints of the Old Testament; both Typical Persons, and Typical Order; thus there were Typical Things, then likewise to be animadverted on.
p-acp a-acp vbdr d j n2, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1; d j n2, cc j n1; av a-acp vbdr j n2, av av pc-acp vbi vvn a-acp.
they were either more Occasional, or more Perpetual. For the more Occasional Typical Things, we may distribute Them into Typical Objects, and Typical Actions. In the Fleet of Occasional Typical Objects, methinks Noahs ARK may ride Admiral; 'tis the first;
they were either more Occasional, or more Perpetual. For the more Occasional Typical Things, we may distribute Them into Typical Objects, and Typical Actions. In the Fleet of Occasional Typical Objects, methinks Noahs ARK may ride Admiral; it's the First;
that is, Noah, and his Wife, and his Three Sons, and their Wives being aboard, the Water of the Flood lifted up the Ark in which they were, so that they perished not.
that is, Noah, and his Wife, and his Three Sons, and their Wives being aboard, the Water of the Flood lifted up the Ark in which they were, so that they perished not.
cst vbz, np1, cc po31 n1, cc po31 crd n2, cc po32 n2 vbg a-acp, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd a-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vbdr, av cst pns32 vvd xx.
As a Ship is by Humane Ingenuity, often made a Resemblance of the Church; so the Ark which was a sort of a Ship, is by Divine Authority, exhibited as a Figure or a Shadow of it.
As a Ship is by Humane Ingenuity, often made a Resemblance of the Church; so the Ark which was a sort of a Ship, is by Divine authority, exhibited as a Figure or a Shadow of it.
They compare the Sails, to our Affections; in which when the Wind of the holy Spirit blows, we are carried swiftly on to the Harbour of Eternal Blessedness.
They compare the Sails, to our Affections; in which when the Wind of the holy Spirit blows, we Are carried swiftly on to the Harbour of Eternal Blessedness.
That as Noah built a• … Ark, so Jesus has built a Church in the world But how? when that Noah had received thos• … Orders, Go build an Ark; it follows in Gen. 6. 22. according io all that God had commanded s• … did he.
That as Noah built a• … Ark, so jesus has built a Church in the world But how? when that Noah had received thos• … Order, Go built an Ark; it follows in Gen. 6. 22. according io all that God had commanded s• … did he.
Well, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the Building of his Church has thus done all, according to the Will of Go• … It is said in Heb. 3. 2. He was faithful to Hi• … that appointed Him.
Well, our Lord jesus christ, in the Building of his Church has thus done all, according to the Will of Go• … It is said in Hebrew 3. 2. He was faithful to Hi• … that appointed Him.
But let us keep close to the Word of God, in our Building Are there any Materials which we would build the Church by the Admission of? Let them all be of Gods Constitution. Let us not willingly lay the Rotten Timber of either Hereticks or Hypocrites in the sides of our Ark, nor allow Church-priviledges with us to evidently ungodly men.
But let us keep close to the Word of God, in our Building are there any Materials which we would built the Church by the Admission of? Let them all be of God's Constitution. Let us not willingly lay the Rotten Timber of either Heretics or Hypocrites in the sides of our Ark, nor allow Church privileges with us to evidently ungodly men.
Some Great Men of God, have professed, That they would sooner Loose their Hands, than with those Hands administer the Sacraments to a visibly ungodly man;
some Great Men of God, have professed, That they would sooner Lose their Hands, than with those Hands administer the Sacraments to a visibly ungodly man;
and it is a Golden Sentence, which dropt from the Pen of that Learned Scotchman; I believe (saith Mr Gilespy) no Conscientious Minister, would Baptise a man, whose works and words manifestly declare him to be an Unr•gen•rated, an unconverted man;
and it is a Golden Sentence, which dropped from the Pen of that Learned Scotchman; I believe (Says Mr Gilespy) no Conscientious Minister, would Baptise a man, whose works and words manifestly declare him to be an Unr•gen•rated, an unconverted man;
and how shall we then bring such an one unto the Table of the Lord? No, they will be a sort of Barnacles, growing to the sides of the Ark, with not a little prejudice to its Interest.
and how shall we then bring such an one unto the Table of the Lord? No, they will be a sort of Barnacles, growing to the sides of the Ark, with not a little prejudice to its Interest.
cc q-crq vmb pns12 av vvb d dt pi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1? uh-dx, pns32 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f n2, vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp xx dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1.
Again, are there any Exercises which we would Build the Church, by our attendance on? Let all them too be of Gods Institution. Let us not perform any Worship, or Service, about our Ark, but such as God calleth for.
Again, Are there any Exercises which we would Built the Church, by our attendance on? Let all them too be of God's Institution. Let us not perform any Worship, or Service, about our Ark, but such as God calls for.
av, vbr pc-acp d n2 r-crq pns12 vmd vvb dt n1, p-acp po12 n1 a-acp? vvb d pno32 av vbi pp-f n2 n1. vvb pno12 xx vvi d n1, cc n1, p-acp po12 n1, p-acp d c-acp np1 vvz p-acp.
We should not fetch astroke there, of which God has not said, This do! Luther judciously reckoned This, one of the three things which the Church would be fatally End angered by, Sapientia mundi, quae vult omnia redigere in Ordinem,
We should not fetch astroke there, of which God has not said, This doe! Luther judciously reckoned This, one of the three things which the Church would be fatally End angered by, Sapientia mundi, Quae vult omnia redigere in Ordinem,
and that of Pins, is a Name great enough truly to be bestowed upon them: But I assure you, They are Pins that produce Cracks and Leaks where they come;
and that of Pins, is a Name great enough truly to be bestowed upon them: But I assure you, They Are Pins that produce Cracks and Leaks where they come;
cc d pp-f n2, vbz dt n1 j av-d av-j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno32: cc-acp pns11 vvb pn22, pns32 vbr n2 cst vvb vvz cc n2 c-crq pns32 vvb;
tho' it seems to have drawn above sixteen foot of Water, as may be gathered from its resting on an Hill when the Waters were above it, at least eleven cubits. Thus, our Lord Jesus Christ;
though it seems to have drawn above sixteen foot of Water, as may be gathered from its resting on an Hill when the Waters were above it, At least eleven cubits. Thus, our Lord jesus christ;
'Tis the Name of the Church, in Isa. 54. 11. O thou Tossed with Tempests! and so it may have this Appellation, O thou Threatned with Dangers! But be of good chear.
It's the Name of the Church, in Isaiah 54. 11. Oh thou Tossed with Tempests! and so it may have this Appellation, Oh thou Threatened with Dangers! But be of good cheer.
The Lord Jesus Christ Himself is exposed unto all the perils which bear a terrible Aspect on the Church of God. Hence the Great Reformer, in very perplexing Distresses would so comfort himself Si nos Ruimus, Ruit & Christus;
The Lord jesus christ Himself is exposed unto all the perils which bear a terrible Aspect on the Church of God. Hence the Great Reformer, in very perplexing Distresses would so Comfort himself Si nos Ruimus, Ruit & Christus;
dt n1 np1 np1 px31 vbz vvn p-acp d dt n2 r-crq vvb dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. av dt j n1, p-acp av vvg n2 vmd av vvi px31 fw-mi fw-la fw-la, fw-la cc fw-la;
When Caesar was in a little Boat at Sea, hattered and battered by a violent Storm, which made the Marriners afraid, he merrily said unto them, Come, Courage, brave Hearts, you carry Caesar, and the Interests of Caesar bere! Why, a better Fraighted Vessel is the Church of God:
When Caesar was in a little Boat At Sea, hattered and battered by a violent Storm, which made the Mariners afraid, he merrily said unto them, Come, Courage, brave Hearts, you carry Caesar, and the Interests of Caesar bear! Why, a better Freighted Vessel is the Church of God:
Get the Gracious Presence of of the Lord Jesus, the true Noah, with you in your Vessels, and you are provided for a Storm. 'Tis likely that the Ark, had no Storms to Encounter with;
Get the Gracious Presence of of the Lord jesus, the true Noah, with you in your Vessels, and you Are provided for a Storm. It's likely that the Ark, had no Storms to Encounter with;
wherein you will scarce be as many Inches from Death as the Thickness of your Ships, but, Tam prope Mors urget, quam prope cernis aquom against which you now see how to secure your selves.
wherein you will scarce be as many Inches from Death as the Thickness of your Ships, but, Tam Prope Mors urget, quam Prope cernis aquom against which you now see how to secure your selves.
Now, to obtain That, Let your Prayers, be together every Day made unto God in Him; therewithal joyning your Cares, that no Vice be any more allowed there,
Now, to obtain That, Let your Prayers, be together every Day made unto God in Him; therewithal joining your Cares, that no Vice be any more allowed there,
av, pc-acp vvi cst, vvb po22 n2, vbb av d n1 vvd p-acp np1 p-acp pno31; av vvg po22 n2, cst dx n1 vbb d dc vvn a-acp,
If it was Enjoyned on Masters of Houses to Pray without ceasing: how much more ought Masters of Vessels to do the same? Let me say, Masters, your Companies are your Families; you ought every day to see Prayer attended with them.
If it was Enjoined on Masters of Houses to Pray without ceasing: how much more ought Masters of Vessels to do the same? Let me say, Masters, your Companies Are your Families; you ought every day to see Prayer attended with them.
and Reply upon them, I know you not? 'Twill be too late then to begin your Prayers; Quid Juvat Errores mersa jam puppe fateri? It hath been said, Let him that would Learn to Pray, go to Sea;
and Reply upon them, I know you not? It'll be too late then to begin your Prayers; Quid Juvat Errors mersa jam pup fateri? It hath been said, Let him that would Learn to Pray, go to Sea;
and so like the Marriners whom the Philosopher once with a sharp scoff, did advise to forbear their Prayers! It was a seasonable Alarum once given aboard a Ship, Arise, and call upon thy God.
and so like the Mariners whom the Philosopher once with a sharp scoff, did Advice to forbear their Prayers! It was a seasonable Alarm once given aboard a Ship, Arise, and call upon thy God.
It was prescribed unto Noah, in Gen. 6. 14. Make thee an Ark of Gopher wood. What Wood is that? Crities take up the Cudgel about it and agree no better than to insist upon 6 or 7 various Interpretations of it:
It was prescribed unto Noah, in Gen. 6. 14. Make thee an Ark of Gopher wood. What Wood is that? Crities take up the Cudgel about it and agree no better than to insist upon 6 or 7 various Interpretations of it:
in commemoration of the ARK, no doubt, where all Mankind was once coffin'd up. Now the Cypress Wood was good Stuff: it would hold and keep, and last sound,
in commemoration of the ARK, no doubt, where all Mankind was once coffined up. Now the Cypress Wood was good Stuff: it would hold and keep, and last found,
p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, dx n1, c-crq d n1 vbds a-acp vvd a-acp. av dt n1 n1 vbds j vvb: pn31 vmd vvi cc vvi, cc ord n1,
it should be try'd, whether you are well Hew•• and well Bow'd, by the Word of God? whether the Word of God has had such an Influence upon you as to fit you for a standin• in the Building of the Lord.
it should be tried, whither you Are well Hew•• and well Bowed, by the Word of God? whither the Word of God has had such an Influence upon you as to fit you for a standin• in the Building of the Lord.
Many dejected Souls are terrifying themselves with a, May I venture? Now to pu• it out of Question, do but put these three Questions to your own Souls.
Many dejected Souls Are terrifying themselves with a, May I venture? Now to pu• it out of Question, do but put these three Questions to your own Souls.
d j-vvn n2 vbr vvg px32 p-acp zz, vmb pns11 vvi? av p-acp n1 pn31 av pp-f vvb, vdb p-acp vvi d crd n2 p-acp po22 d n2.
Q. 3. Is there no Office of the Lord Jesus Christ, which I am under the power of prejudice against? but am I willing that he should be to me, all of that which He is to any of his chosen ones?
Q. 3. Is there no Office of the Lord jesus christ, which I am under the power of prejudice against? but am I willing that he should be to me, all of that which He is to any of his chosen ones?
There were many Carpenters no doubt, that wrought with Noah, upon the Ark, which yet were Drown'd among those doleful Creatures, whose Foundation was overflown with a Flood.
There were many Carpenters no doubt, that wrought with Noah, upon the Ark, which yet were Drowned among those doleful Creatures, whose Foundation was overflown with a Flood.
pc-acp vbdr d n2 dx n1, cst vvd p-acp np1, p-acp dt n1, r-crq av vbdr vvn p-acp d j n2, rg-crq n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1.
as the Ministry of a serious, Gracious, Heavenly Man, that can Pray as well as Preach. Usually they are the Wise, the Good, who Turn many to Righteousness. Nevertheless God may improve the Ministry of a Judas and a Demas, for the advantage of His Church.
as the Ministry of a serious, Gracious, Heavenly Man, that can Pray as well as Preach. Usually they Are the Wise, the Good, who Turn many to Righteousness. Nevertheless God may improve the Ministry of a Judas and a Demas, for the advantage of His Church.
'Tis not the Instrument, but the Appointment, that gives Efficacy to the Ordinance. We are told in 1 Cor. 9. 27. A man that has Preached to others, may himself be cast away. APPLICATION.
It's not the Instrument, but the Appointment, that gives Efficacy to the Ordinance. We Are told in 1 Cor. 9. 27. A man that has Preached to Others, may himself be cast away. APPLICATION.
As on the one side, No True Christian, should Despair of his own Sincerity, because the Minister that was the Instrument of his Conversion, has proved a wicked man:
As on the one side, No True Christian, should Despair of his own Sincerity, Because the Minister that was the Instrument of his Conversion, has proved a wicked man:
We shall be worse than those that are already there, if we do not at this awful Intimation, Believe and Tremble. It is a Lamentable confusion which is instanced unto us in Mat. 7. 22. Many will say, Lord, have we not Prophesied in thy Name? Then will I profess unto them, I never knew you; Depart from me!
We shall be Worse than those that Are already there, if we do not At this awful Intimation, Believe and Tremble. It is a Lamentable confusion which is instanced unto us in Mathew 7. 22. Many will say, Lord, have we not Prophesied in thy Name? Then will I profess unto them, I never knew you; Depart from me!
pns12 vmb vbi jc cs d cst vbr av a-acp, cs pns12 vdb xx p-acp d j n1, vvb cc vvb. pn31 vbz dt j n1 r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp np1 crd crd d vmb vvi, n1, vhb pns12 xx vvn p-acp po21 n1? av vmb pns11 vvb p-acp pno32, pns11 av-x vvd pn22; vvb p-acp pno11!
Thus in the Dreadful Day of God, we may come to plead, Lord, Had not I the Office of Serving thy Table, and Keeping thy Treasure in thy House? We may come to plead, Lord, Did not I go before thy People in singing of thy Praises? Yea, we may come to plead, Lord, was not I a Pastor,
Thus in the Dreadful Day of God, we may come to plead, Lord, Had not I the Office of Serving thy Table, and Keeping thy Treasure in thy House? We may come to plead, Lord, Did not I go before thy People in singing of thy Praises? Yea, we may come to plead, Lord, was not I a Pastor,
which Door, if it were in the lower part of the Ark, and not by Seaffolds ascended unto, required an exquisite carefulness in the close and fast shutting of it;
which Door, if it were in the lower part of the Ark, and not by Seaffolds ascended unto, required an exquisite carefulness in the close and fast shutting of it;
r-crq n1, cs pn31 vbdr p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1, cc xx p-acp n2 vvn p-acp, vvd dt j n1 p-acp dt j cc av-j vvg pp-f pn31;
but what kind of one? Our Lord Jesus hath said unto us, in John 17. 9. I am the Door, by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved. The Lord Jesus must be professed and obeyed by all that would be Lodged here. APPLICATION.
but what kind of one? Our Lord jesus hath said unto us, in John 17. 9. I am the Door, by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved. The Lord jesus must be professed and obeyed by all that would be Lodged Here. APPLICATION.
In the Church 'tis eminently so, that Christ is All! It is by Confessing the Truth of Christ Jesus, that we come to Challenge a Room in the Church Visible. We must confe•s unto Him, Thou art the Son, of the Living God;
In the Church it's eminently so, that christ is All! It is by Confessing the Truth of christ jesus, that we come to Challenge a Room in the Church Visible. We must confe•s unto Him, Thou art the Son, of the Living God;
Again, It is by Receiving the Grace of Christ Jesus, that we come to enjoy a room in the Church Mystical. This Church is in this regard as it shall be,
Again, It is by Receiving the Grace of christ jesus, that we come to enjoy a room in the Church Mystical. This Church is in this regard as it shall be,
through the want of this, the Son of God has a Quo Warranto for a great part of them, that have made themselves Rulers of the Church at this day in the world.
through the want of this, the Son of God has a Quo Warranto for a great part of them, that have made themselves Rulers of the Church At this day in the world.
as we read in Gen. 6. 16. Which was probably in the Upper Story of the Ark; just below the Roof, which by the Declivity of a cubit, carried off the Rain that fell upon it.
as we read in Gen. 6. 16. Which was probably in the Upper Story of the Ark; just below the Roof, which by the Declivity of a cubit, carried off the Rain that fell upon it.
No doubt Noah by Cranes and Ropes and proper Engines pulling up the vast Quantity of Excrements in the Lower Stories of the Ark, did here turn them out.
No doubt Noah by Cranes and Ropes and proper Engines pulling up the vast Quantity of Excrements in the Lower Stories of the Ark, did Here turn them out.
dx n1 np1 p-acp n2 cc n2 cc j n2 vvg a-acp dt j n1 pp-f n2 p-acp dt jc n2 pp-f dt n1, vdd av vvi pno32 av.
And it is besides probable, that there were here and there, Little port-holes in the sides of the Ark, which conveyed Breath as well as Light, unto the Animals in the Hold.
And it is beside probable, that there were Here and there, Little portholes in the sides of the Ark, which conveyed Breath as well as Light, unto the Animals in the Hold.
cc pn31 vbz a-acp j, cst a-acp vbdr av cc a-acp, j n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vvd n1 c-acp av c-acp j, p-acp dt n2 p-acp dt vvb.
or in the Dark about the Things which are eternal, and are indeed out of sight. Indeed the Apostatical Church of Antichrist, may have Doctors declared and promoted as Most sufficient, though they never had read a chapter in their Bibles; and it may have Preachers who being asked whether they taught their People the Decalogue, discreetly answered, They never saw the Book so called.
or in the Dark about the Things which Are Eternal, and Are indeed out of sighed. Indeed the Apostatical Church of Antichrist, may have Doctors declared and promoted as Most sufficient, though they never had read a chapter in their Bibles; and it may have Preachers who being asked whither they taught their People the Decalogue, discreetly answered, They never saw the Book so called.
cc p-acp dt j p-acp dt n2 r-crq vbr j, cc vbr av av pp-f n1. av dt j n1 pp-f np1, vmb vhi n2 vvn cc vvn p-acp av-ds j, c-acp pns32 av-x vhd vvn dt n1 p-acp po32 np1; cc pn31 vmb vhi n2 r-crq vbg vvn cs pns32 vvd po32 n1 dt n1, av-j vvd, pns32 av-x vvd dt n1 av vvn.
OBSERRVATION VII. One Catholick Church has in it, many particular Congregations and Societies, that agree to worship God in Christ, according to His Gospel.
OBSERRVATION VII. One Catholic Church has in it, many particular Congregations and Societies, that agree to worship God in christ, according to His Gospel.
Onely with this difference, That I look upon the Church rather as a Genus, than an Integrum. There are many particular Churches, and yet they all make up One Church Catholick, which is the Mystical Body of Christ. Hence our Lord says in Cant. 6. 9. My Undefiled is but One.
Only with this difference, That I look upon the Church rather as a Genus, than an Integrum. There Are many particular Churches, and yet they all make up One Church Catholic, which is the Mystical Body of christ. Hence our Lord Says in Cant 6. 9. My Undefiled is but One.
av-j p-acp d n1, cst pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 av-c p-acp dt fw-la, cs dt n1. pc-acp vbr d j n2, cc av pns32 d vvi a-acp crd n1 njp, r-crq vbz dt j n1 pp-f np1. av po12 n1 vvz p-acp np1 crd crd po11 j-vvn-u vbz cc-acp pi.
A particular Church is that Association of Believers, which Assemble together in one place, with Engagements and Endeavours to carry on, The Worship of the Gospel.
A particular Church is that Association of Believers, which Assemble together in one place, with Engagements and Endeavours to carry on, The Worship of the Gospel.
dt j n1 vbz d n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vvb av p-acp crd n1, p-acp n2 cc n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp, dt n1 pp-f dt n1.
Our Loving of the Church, is not to be confined unto this or that particular Assembly. Indeed there is a peculiar Love due to that Assembly, which we are in Covenant withal;
Our Loving of the Church, is not to be confined unto this or that particular Assembly. Indeed there is a peculiar Love due to that Assembly, which we Are in Covenant withal;
po12 vvg pp-f dt n1, vbz xx pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d cc d j n1. av pc-acp vbz dt j n1 j-jn p-acp d n1, r-crq pns12 vbr p-acp n1 av;
There are some Churches in England, where the Members are agreed, That if there be any One of their own communion which can furnish them with such or such a commodity, they will go to him,
There Are Some Churches in England, where the Members Are agreed, That if there be any One of their own communion which can furnish them with such or such a commodity, they will go to him,
pc-acp vbr d n2 p-acp np1, c-crq dt n2 vbr vvn, cst cs pc-acp vbb d crd pp-f po32 d n1 r-crq vmb vvi pno32 p-acp d cc d dt n1, pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno31,
But our Love must extend it self to the whole Houshold of Faith: And in our Serving of the Church, we should Remember, that when we do a Service for this or that particular Assembly, we do it for all the whole community.
But our Love must extend it self to the Whole Household of Faith: And in our Serving of the Church, we should remember, that when we do a Service for this or that particular Assembly, we do it for all the Whole community.
p-acp po12 vvb vmb vvi pn31 n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1: cc p-acp po12 vvg pp-f dt n1, pns12 vmd vvi, cst c-crq pns12 vdb dt n1 p-acp d cc d j n1, pns12 vdb pn31 p-acp d dt j-jn n1.
Doubtless, Noahs Quarters were Above, just under the Roof of the Ark. Let us Aspire to be in the Church Mystical; the Church of which 'tis said in Mat ▪ 16. 18. The gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
Doubtless, Noahs Quarters were Above, just under the Roof of the Ark Let us Aspire to be in the Church Mystical; the Church of which it's said in Mathew ▪ 16. 18. The gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.
Yea, Let us desire to be in the Church Triumphant; the Church described in Heb. 12. 22. The Iunumerable Company of Angels, the Spirits of Just men made perfect,
Yea, Let us desire to be in the Church Triumphant; the Church described in Hebrew 12. 22. The Iunumerable Company of Angels, the Spirits of Just men made perfect,
We find Gen. 6. 19, 20. Some of every Beast & some of every Fowl, were admitted into the Ark. The Distinction of Clean and Unclean, was it seems, then taken up;
We find Gen. 6. 19, 20. some of every Beast & Some of every Fowl, were admitted into the Ark The Distinction of Clean and Unclean, was it seems, then taken up;
pns12 vvb np1 crd crd, crd d pp-f d n1 cc d pp-f d n1, vbdr vvn p-acp dt np1 dt n1 pp-f j cc j-u, vbds pn31 vvz, av vvn a-acp;
and the Clean, which might be Sacrificed, were by Sevens [ Behold an Odd One for a Sacrifice ] The Unclean, which might not be Sacrificed, were by Couples there.
and the Clean, which might be Sacrificed, were by Sevens [ Behold an Odd One for a Sacrifice ] The Unclean, which might not be Sacrificed, were by Couples there.
cc dt av-j, r-crq vmd vbi vvn, vbdr p-acp crd [ vvb dt j pi p-acp dt n1 ] dt j-u, r-crq vmd xx vbi vvn, vbdr p-acp n2 a-acp.
But there are two very Difficult Enquiries, which my Concern to prevent the Atheism of many that think the Histoty of the Ark incredible and impossible, will cause me a little to insist upon. Question 1.
But there Are two very Difficult Enquiries, which my Concern to prevent the Atheism of many that think the Histoty of the Ark incredible and impossible, will cause me a little to insist upon. Question 1.
Suppose the cubits to be the Holy, which were Seven Hands Breadth, where as the Vulgar was but six, and you behold here a Vessel which might carry more than Forty Two Thousand Tuns, allowing two thousand Weight unto the Tun.
Suppose the cubits to be the Holy, which were Seven Hands Breadth, where as the vulgar was but six, and you behold Here a Vessel which might carry more than Forty Two Thousand Tons, allowing two thousand Weight unto the Tun.
each of them Fifteen Foot High apiece, abating the Sloping of one foot and an half at the Top, and (it may be) some place for Ballast under a Floor at the Bottom.
each of them Fifteen Foot High apiece, abating the Sloping of one foot and an half At the Top, and (it may be) Some place for Ballast under a Floor At the Bottom.
d pp-f pno32 crd n1 j av, vvg dt vvg pp-f crd n1 cc dt n-jn p-acp dt n1, cc (pn31 vmb vbi) d n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1.
Now, for the Birds none will be scrupulous, where to supply them with Granaries: the same Floor that held their Coops would also hold more than enough to feed them all.
Now, for the Birds none will be scrupulous, where to supply them with Granaries: the same Floor that held their Coops would also hold more than enough to feed them all.
av, p-acp dt n2 pi vmb vbi j, c-crq pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2: dt d n1 cst vvd po32 vvz vmd av vvi av-dc cs av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 d.
But for the Beasts, the way is to bring them unto a certain Proportion. I say then, all the Beasts in the Ark, that feed on Grass or Hay, would not require a greater proportion than 92 Oxen; all the Beasts that fed on Roots or Fruits, would not require a greater proportion than twenty one Sheep; all the Beasts which devour Flesh, exceeded not the proportion of twenty seven Wolves; tho' it be question'd whether any Bruits before the Flood (or at least within the Ark) were carnivorous at all.
But for the Beasts, the Way is to bring them unto a certain Proportion. I say then, all the Beasts in the Ark, that feed on Grass or Hay, would not require a greater proportion than 92 Oxen; all the Beasts that fed on Roots or Fruits, would not require a greater proportion than twenty one Sheep; all the Beasts which devour Flesh, exceeded not the proportion of twenty seven Wolves; though it be questioned whither any Bruits before the Flood (or At least within the Ark) were carnivorous At all.
p-acp p-acp dt n2, dt n1 vbz pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n1. pns11 vvb av, d dt n2 p-acp dt n1, cst vvb p-acp n1 cc n1, vmd xx vvi dt jc n1 cs crd n2; d dt n2 cst vvd p-acp n2 cc n2, vmd xx vvi dt jc n1 cs crd crd n1; d dt n2 r-crq vvb n1, vvd xx dt n1 pp-f crd crd n2; cs pn31 vbb vvn cs d n2 p-acp dt n1 (cc p-acp ds p-acp dt n1) vbdr j p-acp d.
and yet by computatation, I find the Ark affords room enough and enough to hold far more than thus would serve the turn, for the 375 Dayes that they were under their confinement.
and yet by computatation, I find the Ark affords room enough and enough to hold Far more than thus would serve the turn, for the 375 Days that they were under their confinement.
cc av p-acp n1, pns11 vvb dt n1 vvz n1 av-d cc av-d pc-acp vvi av-j av-dc cs av vmd vvi dt n1, p-acp dt crd n2 cst pns32 vbdr p-acp po32 n1.
to wit, That creatures of all Tempers were in the ARK, and are in the Church. There are in the House of our Lord Virgins both wise and foolish, and Servants both wise and slothful. There are in the Field ef our Lord, both Tares and Wheat. And tho' there were no Fishes in the ARK,
to wit, That creatures of all Tempers were in the ARK, and Are in the Church. There Are in the House of our Lord Virgins both wise and foolish, and Servants both wise and slothful. There Are in the Field ef our Lord, both Tares and Wheat. And though there were no Fish in the ARK,
p-acp n1, cst n2 pp-f d n2 vbdr p-acp dt n1, cc vbr p-acp dt n1. pc-acp vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1 ng1 d j cc j, cc n2 d j cc j. pc-acp vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, d n2 cc n1. cc cs pc-acp vbdr dx n2 p-acp dt n1,
It seems probable, that the fiercest Creatures were miraculously so Cicurated at their Entrance into the Ark, that they expressed no Antipathies or Dissensions there:
It seems probable, that the Fiercest Creatures were miraculously so Cicurated At their Entrance into the Ark, that they expressed no Antipathies or Dissensions there:
'Tis credibly Reported, That a sudden Flood in Somersetshire in England, produced such an Agreement between the most quarlelsome Creatures, the Dogs and Hares, the Cats and Mice that were driven into the Top of an Hill together.
It's credibly Reported, That a sudden Flood in Somersetshire in England, produced such an Agreement between the most quarlelsome Creatures, the Dogs and Hares, the Cats and Mice that were driven into the Top of an Hill together.
pn31|vbz av-j j-vvn, cst dt j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp np1, vvd d dt n1 p-acp dt av-ds j n2, dt n2 cc n2, dt n2 cc n2 cst vbdr vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av.
and the Leopard shall lye down with the Kid. The Character which the Lord would have Church-Members to wear, What is it? It is that in Joh. 10. 14. My Sheep. Or it is that in Cant. 6. 9. My Dove. I beseech you, Let us not have the Qualities of more Noxious Creatures in us.
and the Leopard shall lie down with the Kid. The Character which the Lord would have Church-Members to wear, What is it? It is that in John 10. 14. My Sheep. Or it is that in Cant 6. 9. My Dove. I beseech you, Let us not have the Qualities of more Noxious Creatures in us.
O let us not be Crafty, like the Fox; nor cruel as the Bear, nor bloody as the Tyger. Let us not be Blind like the Bat, or Owl; nor let us be Revengful,
O let us not be Crafty, like the Fox; nor cruel as the Bear, nor bloody as the Tiger. Let us not be Blind like the Bat, or Owl; nor let us be Revengeful,
sy vvb pno12 xx vbi j, av-j dt n1; ccx j p-acp dt vvb, ccx j p-acp dt n1. vvb pno12 xx vbi j av-j dt n1, cc n1; ccx vvi pno12 vbi j,
But what became of them that were not then sheltered in the Ark? Alas, they fell into the Perdition of Ungodly Men. Of such concernment it is, to get into the Church of God! When the Jews were the Church, our Lord said in Joh. 4. 22. Salvation is of the Jews.
But what became of them that were not then sheltered in the Ark? Alas, they fell into the Perdition of Ungodly Men. Of such concernment it is, to get into the Church of God! When the jews were the Church, our Lord said in John 4. 22. Salvation is of the jews.
he must for ever Ly and cry, and be abhorred among them that are without. And whoever is a Member of the Mystical Church, that man will be desirous and studious to join himself unto one that is Visible too;
he must for ever Lie and cry, and be abhorred among them that Are without. And whoever is a Member of the Mystical Church, that man will be desirous and studious to join himself unto one that is Visible too;
pns31 vmb p-acp av n1 cc n1, cc vbi vvn p-acp pno32 cst vbr p-acp. cc r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst n1 vmb vbi j cc j pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp pi cst vbz j av;
'tis against his Will, against his Choice, if he belong not unto some Society that profess the Truths, and practise the wayes, of the Lord Jesus Christ.
it's against his Will, against his Choice, if he belong not unto Some Society that profess the Truths, and practise the ways, of the Lord jesus christ.
pn31|vbz p-acp po31 vmb, p-acp po31 n1, cs pns31 vvb xx p-acp d n1 cst vvb dt n2, cc vvi dt n2, pp-f dt n1 np1 np1.
They that are in a State of Salvation, will they not endeavour to be Added unto some particular Church, in which the Son of God is Worshiped? See whether it be not so. APPLICATION.
They that Are in a State of Salvation, will they not endeavour to be Added unto Some particular Church, in which the Son of God is Worshipped? See whither it be not so. APPLICATION.
pns32 d vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb pns32 xx vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn? n1 cs pn31 vbb xx av. n1.
I pray, Why then do so many of you Stand without, and stay away, from the Ark of the Lord Jesus? It was a smart Expostulation of the Apostle, in 1 Cor. 11. 22. Despise ye the Church of God? O 'tis a fearful Impiety to despise a place in the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ;
I pray, Why then do so many of you Stand without, and stay away, from the Ark of the Lord jesus? It was a smart Expostulation of the Apostle, in 1 Cor. 11. 22. Despise you the Church of God? Oh it's a fearful Impiety to despise a place in the Church of the Lord jesus christ;
Will you make your Minister complain to the God of Heaven of you? O Lord I mourn. But shall I indeed go and say before the Great God, Lord, I have spent some Hundreds of Sermons, to bespeak the Hearts of these people for thee;
Will you make your Minister complain to the God of Heaven of you? O Lord I mourn. But shall I indeed go and say before the Great God, Lord, I have spent Some Hundreds of Sermons, to bespeak the Hearts of these people for thee;
n1 pn22 vvi po22 n1 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f pn22? sy n1 pns11 vvb. cc-acp vmb pns11 av vvi cc vvi p-acp dt j np1, n1, pns11 vhb vvn d crd pp-f n2, pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d n1 p-acp pno21;
Consider 1. If you are not continually Preparing for, and perpetually Desiring of a Room in the Ark of the Lord Jesus, there is no likelihood of Everlasting Salvation for you.
Consider 1. If you Are not continually Preparing for, and perpetually Desiring of a Room in the Ark of the Lord jesus, there is no likelihood of Everlasting Salvation for you.
Many a good man is afraid of coming into Church-communion; but the man who sincerely and earnestly takes pains to get himself ready for it, it may be •op'd will soon overcome those Fears. If you can go on contentedly, without any comfortable and well-grounded perswasions of your Interest in the Favour of God;
Many a good man is afraid of coming into Church-communion; but the man who sincerely and earnestly Takes pains to get himself ready for it, it may be •oped will soon overcome those Fears. If you can go on contentedly, without any comfortable and well-grounded persuasions of your Interest in the Favour of God;
if you can go on quietly, leaving the matters between God and your own Souls at peradventures, I am to tell you, That you are yet in the gall of Bitterness,
if you can go on quietly, leaving the matters between God and your own Souls At Peradventure, I am to tell you, That you Are yet in the Gall of Bitterness,
Consider. 2. Tho' you may be Born again, yet the Affairs of your Everlasting Salvation will meet with much obstruction and impediment by your not getting far enough into the Ark of the Lord Jesus.
Consider. 2. Though you may be Born again, yet the Affairs of your Everlasting Salvation will meet with much obstruction and impediment by your not getting Far enough into the Ark of the Lord jesus.
vvb. crd cs pn22 vmb vbi vvn av, av dt n2 pp-f po22 j n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 xx vvg av-j d p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 np1.
If you come not unto a Church-communion, with some company of Inchurched Believers, the least you do is miserably to retard the progress of your own Salvation. We read it spoken of some, in Psal. 106. 15. God sent leanness into their Soul. Alas, a Lean Soul, a Lean Grace, a Lean Joy, is the Fruit of This Omission.
If you come not unto a Church-communion, with Some company of Inchurched Believers, the lest you do is miserably to retard the progress of your own Salvation. We read it spoken of Some, in Psalm 106. 15. God sent leanness into their Soul. Alas, a Lean Soul, a Lean Grace, a Lean Joy, is the Fruit of This Omission.
But O what a sad thing, will it then be, to be found out of an Ark? I have seen and Heard, more than once, this bitter Anguish in Dying people, O that I had joyn'd my self unto some Church of the Lord Jesus!
But O what a sad thing, will it then be, to be found out of an Ark? I have seen and Herd, more than once, this bitter Anguish in Dying people, Oh that I had joined my self unto Some Church of the Lord jesus!
p-acp np1 r-crq dt j n1, vmb pn31 av vbi, pc-acp vbi vvn av pp-f dt n1? pns11 vhb vvn cc vvn, av-dc cs a-acp, d j n1 p-acp j-vvg n1, uh cst pns11 vhd vvn po11 n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 np1!
'Tis a Load like a mountain of Lead upon me, that I kept out of the Ark so long. If God will spare me, that I may recover Strength before I go hence and be no more, the first thing I'll do, shall be to Reform the Omission, which I now Repent.
It's a Load like a mountain of Led upon me, that I kept out of the Ark so long. If God will spare me, that I may recover Strength before I go hence and be no more, the First thing I'll do, shall be to Reform the Omission, which I now repent.
pn31|vbz dt n1 av-j dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno11, cst pns11 vvd av pp-f dt n1 av av-j. cs np1 vmb vvi pno11, cst pns11 vmb vvi n1 c-acp pns11 vvb av cc vbb dx av-dc, dt ord n1 pns11|vmb vdi, vmb vbi pc-acp vvi dt n1, r-crq pns11 av vvb.
But as God was near killing of Moses for omitting of a Sacrament; so 'tis possible, thy Omission may provoke Him to Kill thee without Pity, (because not without Warning) When thou shalt pour out these Groans before Him.
But as God was near killing of Moses for omitting of a Sacrament; so it's possible, thy Omission may provoke Him to Kill thee without Pity, (Because not without Warning) When thou shalt pour out these Groans before Him.
cc-acp p-acp np1 vbds av-j vvg pp-f np1 p-acp vvg pp-f dt n1; av pn31|vbz j, po21 n1 vmb vvi pno31 p-acp vvb pno21 p-acp vvb, (c-acp xx p-acp vvg) c-crq pns21 vm2 vvi av d n2 p-acp pno31.
Whither do these go? but unto that place whereof the Prophet sayes in Isai. 34. 9, 10, 11. The Land shall become hurning Pitch, the smoke thereof shall go up for ever,
Whither do these go? but unto that place whereof the Prophet Says in Isaiah 34. 9, 10, 11. The Land shall become hurning Pitch, the smoke thereof shall go up for ever,
and a Sabbath too, say some Critical Enquirers, on that very Day of the Week which we count the First. It is thought, that on the morrow after the Sabbath he still sent out the Dove. And why not? We are assured in Gen. 2. 3. That from the very Creation of the World, God sanctified the Seventh Day;
and a Sabbath too, say Some Critical Enquirers, on that very Day of the Week which we count the First. It is Thought, that on the morrow After the Sabbath he still sent out the Dove. And why not? We Are assured in Gen. 2. 3. That from the very Creation of the World, God sanctified the Seventh Day;
cc dt n1 av, vvb d j n2, p-acp cst j n1 pp-f dt n1 r-crq pns12 vvb dt ord. pn31 vbz vvn, cst p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pns31 av vvd av dt n1. cc q-crq xx? pns12 vbr vvn p-acp np1 crd crd cst p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, np1 vvd dt ord n1;
To say, That at the Creation, God Sanctify'd the Seventh Day, by ordering that it should be kept Holy by a little people four & twenty hundred years afterward, is an unaccountable Anticipation,
To say, That At the Creation, God Sanctified the Seventh Day, by ordering that it should be kept Holy by a little people four & twenty hundred Years afterwards, is an unaccountable Anticipation,
and a cruel Hardship on the Text. No, 'Tis but R••••nable to think, That the Patriarchs, long before Israel was Encamped at Marah, did use to keep an Holy Sabbath, in the Hebdomadal Revolution. Hence the Apostle at Heb. 4. 11. speaking of a Rest, which Unbelievers are excluded from, he plainly enough says, They were not excluded from the Rest (or Sabbath) which was from the Foundations of the world;
and a cruel Hardship on the Text. No, It's but R••••nable to think, That the Patriarchs, long before Israel was Encamped At Marah, did use to keep an Holy Sabbath, in the Hebdomadal Revolution. Hence the Apostle At Hebrew 4. 11. speaking of a Rest, which Unbelievers Are excluded from, he plainly enough Says, They were not excluded from the Rest (or Sabbath) which was from the Foundations of the world;
Our Lord advised his Disciples, about the Distresses which even after His Resurrection and Ascension, they should be exposed unto, in Mat. 24. 20. Pray, that your Flight be not on the Sabbath Day. VVhy so? The Jewish Coeremonies were then Abrogated and Abolished;
Our Lord advised his Disciples, about the Distresses which even After His Resurrection and Ascension, they should be exposed unto, in Mathew 24. 20. Pray, that your Flight be not on the Sabbath Day. Why so? The Jewish Ceremonies were then Abrogated and Abolished;
po12 n1 vvd po31 n2, p-acp dt n2 r-crq av p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp, p-acp np1 crd crd vvb, cst po22 n1 vbb xx p-acp dt n1 n1. q-crq av? dt jp n2 vbdr av vvn cc vvn;
If a Christian in the Primitive Times were asked Dominicum servasti? Do you keep the Lords-day? He would answer, Christianus sum, Intermittere non possum, I am a Christian, and I dare do no other!
If a Christian in the Primitive Times were asked Dominicum Servasti? Do you keep the Lord's day? He would answer, Christian sum, Intermittere non possum, I am a Christian, and I Dare do no other!
Some Churches have had but poor Sabbaths, and such Sabbaths have made but poor Churches. The Churches of God in Forreign Nations, have indulged themselves in Loose Principles and Loose practices, about the Sabbath; and what has come of it? Religion withered among them very miserably;
some Churches have had but poor Sabbaths, and such Sabbaths have made but poor Churches. The Churches of God in Foreign nations, have indulged themselves in Lose Principles and Lose practices, about the Sabbath; and what has come of it? Religion withered among them very miserably;
d n2 vhb vhn p-acp j n2, cc d n2 vhb vvn p-acp j n2. dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp j n2, vhb vvn px32 p-acp j n2 cc j n2, p-acp dt n1; cc r-crq vhz vvn pp-f pn31? n1 vvn p-acp pno32 av av-j;
That their Success usually is, as their Sabbath is; that by their carriage on the Sabbath, they have bin able to make a conjecture at their Success in their whole Business all the Ensuing Week.
That their Success usually is, as their Sabbath is; that by their carriage on the Sabbath, they have been able to make a conjecture At their Success in their Whole Business all the Ensuing Week.
but above all, it will fetch down a fierce fiery wrath upon thy own unhappy Soul. It will provoke the Almighty to Swear in his wrath, that thou shalt never enter into his Rest. The modern Jews have their Fable and Nonsence of a Sabbath in Hell; but certainly they that would not have a Sabbath on Earth, shall have none in Hell; no, they shall not Rest Day nor Night, but the Smoak with the Groans of their Torments must ascend for ever and ever.
but above all, it will fetch down a fierce fiery wrath upon thy own unhappy Soul. It will provoke the Almighty to Swear in his wrath, that thou shalt never enter into his Rest. The modern jews have their Fable and Nonsense of a Sabbath in Hell; but Certainly they that would not have a Sabbath on Earth, shall have none in Hell; no, they shall not Rest Day nor Night, but the Smoke with the Groans of their Torments must ascend for ever and ever.
Thus at last, They perish in Affliction. But this Water serves to Raise and Lift the serious Christian, up to greater Degrees of Acquaintance with Heaven, and Communion with Him, whose Voice is in the Rod. In like sort, The Water of Baptism, it Ruines many foolish people, by Encouraging their Hopes of Salvation, while they Leave not the Ways of Transgression before the Lord;
Thus At last, They perish in Affliction. But this Water serves to Raise and Lift the serious Christian, up to greater Degrees of Acquaintance with Heaven, and Communion with Him, whose Voice is in the Rod. In like sort, The Water of Baptism, it Ruins many foolish people, by Encouraging their Hope's of Salvation, while they Leave not the Ways of Transgression before the Lord;
But by this Water a Good man is Raised and Lifted up to such an Heavenly Fellowship with the Eternal One, that one step more carries him into Heaven it self.
But by this Water a Good man is Raised and Lifted up to such an Heavenly Fellowship with the Eternal One, that one step more carries him into Heaven it self.
p-acp p-acp d n1 dt j n1 vbz j-vvn cc vvn a-acp p-acp d dt j n1 p-acp dt j pi, cst pi n1 av-dc vvz pno31 p-acp n1 pn31 n1.
OBSERVATION XIV. The great God will with a Fiery Flood one day take vengeance on a Wicked World. It was thus when the ARK was made, a Watry Flood then swept a populous World away:
OBSERVATION XIV. The great God will with a Fiery Flood one day take vengeance on a Wicked World. It was thus when the ARK was made, a Watery Flood then swept a populous World away:
which unless we should rather admit the Learned Burnets Theory) I conceive was principally caused by the Earths changing of, and starting from its Center;
which unless we should rather admit the Learned Burnets Theory) I conceive was principally caused by the Earth's changing of, and starting from its Centre;
so that the unequal pressure of the Atmosphere caused the Ocean of the Antipodes to send up vast inundations into the opposite Homespheres: Now the Eternal has given us assurance that such a Flood shall never happen any more.
so that the unequal pressure of the Atmosphere caused the Ocean of the Antipodes to send up vast inundations into the opposite Homespheres: Now the Eternal has given us assurance that such a Flood shall never happen any more.
av cst dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pc-acp vvi a-acp j n2 p-acp dt j-jn n2: av dt j vhz vvn pno12 n1 cst d dt n1 vmb av-x vvi d dc.
The Rain-bow, which doubtless existed before the Flood, is now consecrated by God as a Token of that Covenant; and it is indeed a very proper Token, for tho it appear in a cloud which argues a pluvious disposition of the Air, yet the Sun must then also shine, which argues that there shall be no more universal Showers. Hence a Rain-bow is never to be beheld without an Hallelujah.
The Rainbow, which doubtless existed before the Flood, is now consecrated by God as a Token of that Covenant; and it is indeed a very proper Token, for though it appear in a cloud which argues a pluvious disposition of the Air, yet the Sun must then also shine, which argues that there shall be no more universal Showers. Hence a Rainbow is never to be beheld without an Hallelujah.
dt n1, r-crq av-j vvd p-acp dt n1, vbz av vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1; cc pn31 vbz av dt j j n1, c-acp cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt n1 r-crq vvz dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, av dt n1 vmb av av vvi, r-crq vvz d a-acp vmb vbi dx dc j n2. av dt n1 vbz av-x pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt np1.
But yet, as terrible a Desolation is there still to come upon the World, by a fiery Flood, celebrated by the Name of Diluvium Ignis, in the Writings of the Ancients.
But yet, as terrible a Desolation is there still to come upon the World, by a fiery Flood, celebrated by the Name of Diluvium Ignis, in the Writings of the Ancients.
Hence the Poets tell of Pyrrha (which Name carries Fire in it) the Wife of their Deucalion; and the Philosophers not rarely speak of an NONLATINALPHABET, a Conflagration with which the World shall be devoured.
Hence the Poets tell of Pyrrha (which Name carries Fire in it) the Wife of their Deucalion; and the Philosophers not rarely speak of an, a Conflagration with which the World shall be devoured.
It is also an other Question, How far this Conflagration is to reach? To this the Answer is, I suppose it will reach no further than this lower World: this lower Heaven, and all the Armies of Birds, or of Devils in it;
It is also an other Question, How Far this Conflagration is to reach? To this the Answer is, I suppose it will reach no further than this lower World: this lower Heaven, and all the Armies of Birds, or of Devils in it;
pn31 vbz av dt j-jn n1, c-crq av-j d n1 vbz pc-acp vvi? p-acp d dt n1 vbz, pns11 vvb pn31 vmb vvi av-dx av-jc cs d jc n1: d jc n1, cc d dt n2 pp-f n2, cc pp-f n2 p-acp pn31;
this lower Earth, and all the Works of Art or of Nature in it, shall be concerned in this horrible Fiery Flood. Yet the World shall not be Annihilated; it shall only be Refined and Purified, that it may be serviceable unto some glorious ends,
this lower Earth, and all the Works of Art or of Nature in it, shall be concerned in this horrible Fiery Flood. Yet the World shall not be Annihilated; it shall only be Refined and Purified, that it may be serviceable unto Some glorious ends,
d jc n1, cc d dt vvz pp-f n1 cc pp-f n1 p-acp pn31, vmb vbi vvn p-acp d j j n1. av dt n1 vmb xx vbi vvn; pn31 vmb av-j vbi j-vvn cc vvn, cst pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp d j n2,
Now single out the shortest Liver of any mentioned (except Enoch) before the Flood; and from that one Stock of seven hundred years, multiplying still by Twenty, we shall find the product to be more than One Thousand, Three Hundred, and Forty seven Millions;
Now single out the Shortest Liver of any mentioned (except Enoch) before the Flood; and from that one Stock of seven hundred Years, multiplying still by Twenty, we shall find the product to be more than One Thousand, Three Hundred, and Forty seven Millions;
av j av dt js n1 pp-f d vvn (c-acp np1) p-acp dt n1; cc p-acp d crd n1 pp-f crd crd n2, vvg av p-acp crd, pns12 vmb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vbi av-dc cs crd crd, crd crd, cc crd crd crd;
Moreover, if we consider that within a very few Centuries of years after the Flood, Histories tell us of one, Army, in which were, Thirteen Hundred Thousand Foot, Five Hundred Thousand Horse, One Hundred Thousand Chariots, and as many Camels;
Moreover, if we Consider that within a very few Centuries of Years After the Flood, Histories tell us of one, Army, in which were, Thirteen Hundred Thousand Foot, Five Hundred Thousand Horse, One Hundred Thousand Chariots, and as many Camels;
np1, cs pns12 vvb cst p-acp dt av d n2 pp-f n2 p-acp dt n1, n2 vvb pno12 pp-f crd, n1, p-acp r-crq vbdr, crd crd crd n1, crd crd crd n1, crd crd crd n2, cc c-acp d n2;
But what became of all that Mighty People? Truly, all were Drown'd but Eight Souls! And though it be not for us to Censure too far upon the Eternal Condition of that miserable people:
But what became of all that Mighty People? Truly, all were Drowned but Eight Souls! And though it be not for us to Censure too Far upon the Eternal Condition of that miserable people:
p-acp q-crq vvd pp-f d d j n1? av-j, d vbdr vvn p-acp crd n2! cc cs pn31 vbb xx p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi av av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f cst j n1:
We read in Job 22. 15, 16, 17. That they were wicked men. Compare Mat. 24. 38, 39. And we are told in 1 Pet. 3: 19, 20. Their Spirits are now in Prison.
We read in Job 22. 15, 16, 17. That they were wicked men. Compare Mathew 24. 38, 39. And we Are told in 1 Pet. 3: 19, 20. Their Spirits Are now in Prison.
Even so, They that shall be Saved, How many are they? They are as we are informed in Luke 12. 32. A Little, Little Flock! Divide all the World at this Day into Thirty One parts, Nineteen are Idolaters, Seven are Mahometans,
Even so, They that shall be Saved, How many Are they? They Are as we Are informed in Lycia 12. 32. A Little, Little Flock! Divide all the World At this Day into Thirty One parts, Nineteen Are Idolaters, Seven Are Mahometans,
av av, pns32 cst vmb vbi vvn, c-crq d vbr pns32? pns32 vbr a-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp av crd crd dt j, av-j vvb! vvb d dt n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp crd crd n2, crd vbr n2, crd vbr njp2,
But of them that are called Christians, how few have that Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord? how few have true Faith? Yet he that Believeth not shall be Damned.
But of them that Are called Christians, how few have that Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord? how few have true Faith? Yet he that Believeth not shall be Damned.
p-acp pp-f pno32 cst vbr vvn np1, c-crq d vhb d n1, p-acp r-crq dx n1 vmb vvi dt n1? q-crq d vhb j n1? av pns31 cst vvz xx vmb vbi vvn.
The Articles of the Church of England, very justly tell us, They are to be held Accursed, who presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sest which he professeth;
The Articles of the Church of England, very justly tell us, They Are to be held Accursed, who presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sest which he Professes;
But alas, how few are there that savingly Believe, Profess, Obey, that Lord of Glory! This Gate of Life has that Motto on it in Mat. 7. 14. Few there be that find it. APPLICATION.
But alas, how few Are there that savingly Believe, Profess, Obey, that Lord of Glory! This Gate of Life has that Motto on it in Mathew 7. 14. Few there be that find it. APPLICATION.
cc-acp uh, q-crq d vbr a-acp cst av-vvg vvi, vvb, vvb, cst n1 pp-f n1! d n1 pp-f n1 vhz d n1 p-acp pn31 p-acp np1 crd crd d a-acp vbb d vvb pn31. n1.
Be very anxious, I beseech you, about your own Salvation. When it was of old said, That one among twelve should be a child of Perdition, they all became inquisitive, Lord is it I? Behold, you are told now, That more than twelve to one shall be the Children of Perdition:
Be very anxious, I beseech you, about your own Salvation. When it was of old said, That one among twelve should be a child of Perdition, they all became inquisitive, Lord is it I? Behold, you Are told now, That more than twelve to one shall be the Children of Perdition:
O how should this make us to be solicitous, lest We be some of them! Remember, that it is a no less common than dreadful thing, to be deceived in this matter.
Oh how should this make us to be solicitous, lest We be Some of them! remember, that it is a no less Common than dreadful thing, to be deceived in this matter.
uh q-crq vmd d vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi j, cs pns12 vbb d pp-f pno32! vvb, cst pn31 vbz av dx dc j cs j n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1.
The biggest part of them that go down to the Sulphureous Lakes of Hell make that one of their first Shrieks at their coming there, We little thought of this!
The biggest part of them that go down to the Sulphureous Lake's of Hell make that one of their First Shrieks At their coming there, We little Thought of this!
May the God of all Grace, awaken us from our Lethargic Security, and to an extraordinary Sedulity, in matters ▪ of our Eternal Salvation; may He help us to give all diligence in making our Calling and Election sure;
May the God of all Grace, awaken us from our Lethargic Security, and to an extraordinary Sedulity, in matters ▪ of our Eternal Salvation; may He help us to give all diligence in making our Calling and Election sure;
vmb dt n1 pp-f d n1, vvi pno12 p-acp po12 j n1, cc p-acp dt j n1, p-acp n2 ▪ pp-f po12 j n1; vmb pns31 vvi pno12 p-acp vvb d n1 p-acp vvg po12 vvg cc n1 j;
