Deaths advantage: or A sermon preached at the funerall of that noble and valiant gentleman, Colonell William Gould, high sheriff of Devon: by order of Parliament, and late commander of the fort and island in Plymouth. By Stephen Midhope, Mr. of Arts.
After salutation and gratulation from the 1. verse to the 12. he proceeds for the better incouragement of the beleeving Philippians to boldnesse and constancy in the profession of the Gospell and fellowship with Christ and his Church, to declare unto them:
After salutation and gratulation from the 1. verse to the 12. he proceeds for the better encouragement of the believing Philippians to boldness and constancy in the profession of the Gospel and fellowship with christ and his Church, to declare unto them:
For, 1. I know what-ever the adversaries worke against me, all through the helpe of your prayers and assistance of the Spirit of God shall still turne to my salvation. 2. I know likewise that Christ shall be hereby glorified in my body, which whether it be by life or death, by living to him,
For, 1. I know whatever the Adversaries work against me, all through the help of your Prayers and assistance of the Spirit of God shall still turn to my salvation. 2. I know likewise that christ shall be hereby glorified in my body, which whither it be by life or death, by living to him,
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Calvin, and after him Beza render them thus; Christ is in life and death advantage; supplying the preposition NONLATINALPHABET or NONLATINALPHABET, so the sense will be:
calvin, and After him Beza render them thus; christ is in life and death advantage; supplying the preposition or, so the sense will be:
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For my part, as I take no pleasure in dissenting from such eminent lights, so I dare not easily depart from the simplicity of the words of the Holy-Ghost, without manifest reason, especially having the consent of all Antiquity.
For my part, as I take no pleasure in dissenting from such eminent lights, so I Dare not Easily depart from the simplicity of the words of the Holy ghost, without manifest reason, especially having the consent of all Antiquity.
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and if I die now in my bonds, besides that I shall seale his truth with my bloud, this will turne to my great advantage, in that being dissolved I shall be with Christ.
and if I die now in my bonds, beside that I shall seal his truth with my blood, this will turn to my great advantage, in that being dissolved I shall be with christ.
Gaine. The necessary combination of these, Christ with Life, and Gaine with Death, is intimated in the manner of enunciation, which though it be not substantiall and formal,
Gain. The necessary combination of these, christ with Life, and Gain with Death, is intimated in the manner of enunciation, which though it be not substantial and formal,
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his gaine so inseparably conjoyned with his dissolution, glory so sure to follow at the heeles of death, as if there had been no difference betweene them;
his gain so inseparably conjoined with his dissolution, glory so sure to follow At the heals of death, as if there had been no difference between them;
Christ, that is, the magnifying of Christ, by preaching his Gospell, serving his Church, building up his body, obeying his will, doing, suffering for his Name.
christ, that is, the magnifying of christ, by preaching his Gospel, serving his Church, building up his body, obeying his will, doing, suffering for his Name.
Every thing is evidenced to live by its operation, that is most proper to it. As the life of a Plant consists in this, that it receives nourishment and growth:
Every thing is evidenced to live by its operation, that is most proper to it. As the life of a Plant consists in this, that it receives nourishment and growth:
Hence by way of similitude, that operation that is delightfull to man, in which he takes pleasure to walk, to which he directs his course, is called his life.
Hence by Way of similitude, that operation that is delightful to man, in which he Takes pleasure to walk, to which he directs his course, is called his life.
Hence some are said to live a voluptuous, others a worldly life, their thoughts and study are all on the world, all their care is for it, their delight wholly in it.
Hence Some Are said to live a voluptuous, Others a worldly life, their thoughts and study Are all on the world, all their care is for it, their delight wholly in it.
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as it were, and enjoyes it self, not in the body where it breathes, but in that which it loves. 2. Hence (for love is a commanding passion) the mind, the thoughts are imployed about that which the soule loves.
as it were, and enjoys it self, not in the body where it breathes, but in that which it loves. 2. Hence (for love is a commanding passion) the mind, the thoughts Are employed about that which the soul loves.
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What-ever other defects may attend his actions, this is an inseparable character of a pious soule, that the maine streame of his desires, the course and current of his heart is to God and goodnesse;
Whatever other defects may attend his actions, this is an inseparable character of a pious soul, that the main stream of his Desires, the course and current of his heart is to God and Goodness;
but a pastime to the wicked to do wickedly. 5. This drawes the indevour, puts sinewes into the hand, makes strong and active in doing and suffering for that we love:
but a pastime to the wicked to do wickedly. 5. This draws the endeavour, puts sinews into the hand, makes strong and active in doing and suffering for that we love:
this is called the life of the hand, Isa. 57.10. They were industrious to bring about their idol worship, they compassed their designe not without much difficulty, got their living by their hands. Life is in action;
this is called the life of the hand, Isaiah 57.10. They were Industria to bring about their idol worship, they compassed their Design not without much difficulty, god their living by their hands. Life is in actium;
the maine streams of his desires are after the inlargement of Christs Kingdome, he has no other delight then in the service of Christ, no other object of his imployment, but Christ and his glory.
the main streams of his Desires Are After the enlargement of Christ Kingdom, he has no other delight then in the service of christ, no other Object of his employment, but christ and his glory.
and heavenly ecstasis, that he was not only willing to be offred up as a drink-offering on the service of the Churches faith, not only ready to impart with the Gospell his own soule to them,
and heavenly ecstasis, that he was not only willing to be offered up as a Drink-offering on the service of the Churches faith, not only ready to impart with the Gospel his own soul to them,
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but could wish himself were accursed from Christ, that Christ might be glorified in the salvation of his brethren? Where was his care, on what did he spend his thoughts,
but could wish himself were accursed from christ, that christ might be glorified in the salvation of his brothers? Where was his care, on what did he spend his thoughts,
His desires how eager, how affectionate were they after Christ in his members? longing after them, striving as one in an agony for them, that he might present them perfect in Christ Jesus.
His Desires how eager, how affectionate were they After christ in his members? longing After them, striving as one in an agony for them, that he might present them perfect in christ jesus.
This, this was his joy, which he prefers to life it selfe, yea, counted himselfe then, and so far only to live, as this work did go on and prosper. As for his endevours;
This, this was his joy, which he prefers to life it self, yea, counted himself then, and so Far only to live, as this work did go on and prosper. As for his endeavours;
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And did not all his actions carry this inscription in the forehead FOR CHRIST? if you follow him in his travels, you shall see him from Jerusalem to Illyricum round about filling soules with the Gospell of Christ.
And did not all his actions carry this inscription in the forehead FOR CHRIST? if you follow him in his travels, you shall see him from Jerusalem to Illyricum round about filling Souls with the Gospel of christ.
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but wee live to the Lord, make Christ and his praise the supreame end of our living, preferring his honor above our own wel-fare, willing to abase our selves, that we may exalt Christ, bringing forth all our fruit to him, thus do all beleevers.
but we live to the Lord, make christ and his praise the supreme end of our living, preferring his honour above our own welfare, willing to abase our selves, that we may exalt christ, bringing forth all our fruit to him, thus do all believers.
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that carry them to Christ, to set out his glory, lift up his Name. There is an excellent expression for this, Phil. 2.20. godly men have their hearts so plincipled, that they are carried by a natural instinct (I mean of a new nature) to Christ & his Church, to do al the service they can unto them:
that carry them to christ, to Set out his glory, lift up his Name. There is an excellent expression for this, Philip 2.20. godly men have their hearts so plincipled, that they Are carried by a natural instinct (I mean of a new nature) to christ & his Church, to do all the service they can unto them:
So that as things that worke naturally, worke necessarily, so there is a kind of necessity put upon them, the love of Christ, which is the life of the new nature, constrains them;
So that as things that work naturally, work necessarily, so there is a kind of necessity put upon them, the love of christ, which is the life of the new nature, constrains them;
justice requires it. 1. Is it not Christ that hath made us, and not we our selves? he hath powred us out like milke, by him we were curdled like cheefe;
Justice requires it. 1. Is it not christ that hath made us, and not we our selves? he hath poured us out like milk, by him we were curdled like chief;
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Whither should the rivers run but into the sea from whence they come? and shall not the spirit of man return unto God who gave it? The naturall spirit by a statute law at death, the gracious Spirit by the law of Love all along even unto death. 2. He hath redeemed and bought us at a deare rate, his own bloud;
Whither should the Rivers run but into the sea from whence they come? and shall not the Spirit of man return unto God who gave it? The natural Spirit by a statute law At death, the gracious Spirit by the law of Love all along even unto death. 2. He hath redeemed and bought us At a deer rate, his own blood;
and therefore we should glorify him with our lives, for we are not our own &c. 3. He hath rescued and delivered us as spoiles out of the hands of our enemies,
and Therefore we should Glorify him with our lives, for we Are not our own etc. 3. He hath rescued and Delivered us as spoils out of the hands of our enemies,
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and therefore we are become his servants and owe our lives to him as our Patron and Deliverer, Rom. 6.18.7.6. 4. Besides in Baptisme we devoted our selves wholly to him;
and Therefore we Are become his Servants and owe our lives to him as our Patron and Deliverer, Rom. 6.18.7.6. 4. Beside in Baptism we devoted our selves wholly to him;
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Now then we cannot but judge this to be most equall, that we live spiritually in the fruition of his grace and participation of his Spirit, that had our lives by his benefit, that have the improvement of his whole time for us;
Now then we cannot but judge this to be most equal, that we live spiritually in the fruition of his grace and participation of his Spirit, that had our lives by his benefit, that have the improvement of his Whole time for us;
therefore we are bound, if we will not be unthankfull, to live wholly to him. In manners we would reciprocate with men, how much more with God? Hitherto of the first point.
Therefore we Are bound, if we will not be unthankful, to live wholly to him. In manners we would reciprocate with men, how much more with God? Hitherto of the First point.
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Heare Paul complaining in life of a body of death, groning under his burden whilest in this tabernacle of clay. The leprosie is so deepe wrought into the walls of this house, that scrape off what we can, 'twill never quite out, till the house of the body be broken down and dissolved:
Hear Paul complaining in life of a body of death, groaning under his burden whilst in this tabernacle of clay. The leprosy is so deep wrought into the walls of this house, that scrape off what we can, it'll never quite out, till the house of the body be broken down and dissolved:
2 The body its gaine is only privative for present, its freed from all miseries and calamities of life, it gaines only rest for a time Isa. 57.2. the full gain of the body is adjourned to the resurrection, when it shall be made like unto Christs glorious body.
2 The body its gain is only privative for present, its freed from all misery's and calamities of life, it gains only rest for a time Isaiah 57.2. the full gain of the body is adjourned to the resurrection, when it shall be made like unto Christ glorious body.
Yet as Evagrius bequeathed three hundred pound to the poore in his will, but tooke bond of the Bishop for repayment in another life with an hundred-fold advantage;
Yet as Evagrius bequeathed three hundred pound to the poor in his will, but took bound of the Bishop for repayment in Another life with an hundredfold advantage;
now we see as in a glasse darkely, love coldly, hope faintly: but then this imperfection shall be exchanged for perfection, cleare vision, full comprehension, everlasting fruition. 4 Of campany.
now we see as in a glass darkly, love coldly, hope faintly: but then this imperfection shall be exchanged for perfection, clear vision, full comprehension, everlasting fruition. 4 Of campany.
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But what may we think of the violent death of Saints by the sword of the persecutour? such was Pauls condition at this time in chaines, in the mouth of the Lyon, that he seemes to poynt at such a death as this.
But what may we think of the violent death of Saints by the sword of the persecutor? such was Paul's condition At this time in chains, in the Mouth of the lion, that he seems to point At such a death as this.
The Schoolemen talke of an Aure•la Martyrum, a Coronet on the crowne of righteousnesse, that the righteous judge shall give to them that suffer death for his name.
The Schoolmen talk of an Aure•la Martyrs, a Coronet on the crown of righteousness, that the righteous judge shall give to them that suffer death for his name.
I shall touch only the ground which is the justice of God, seeing this is a righteous thing with God, saith Paul, as the Saints endevours do gaine to God,
I shall touch only the ground which is the Justice of God, seeing this is a righteous thing with God, Says Paul, as the Saints endeavours do gain to God,
Nor to the world, I take not thought for the things of it, I use it as if I used it not, rejoyce in it as if I rejoyced not, looke on all the things therein as impertinent to the main businesse of my life, reserve the intentions of my soule the cheife of my strength for Christ:
Nor to the world, I take not Thought for the things of it, I use it as if I used it not, rejoice in it as if I rejoiced not, look on all the things therein as impertinent to the main business of my life, reserve the intentions of my soul the chief of my strength for christ:
If you have written on all the roomes of your soules, as sometimes we find on doores where the Court hath been; For the Prince. So on your hearts; For Christ.
If you have written on all the rooms of your Souls, as sometime we find on doors where the Court hath been; For the Prince. So on your hearts; For christ.
Your minds, to meditate on his word, your affections to love and delight in his service, hands to act, tongue to speake to, and for him; O then happy are you!
Your minds, to meditate on his word, your affections to love and delight in his service, hands to act, tongue to speak to, and for him; Oh then happy Are you!
Doubtlesse if Christ be not your life, if you have only lived the life of pride, covetiousnesse, wantonnesse, &c. death as the divils mercilesse sargeant catchpole will seize upon you, take you by the throat,
Doubtless if christ be not your life, if you have only lived the life of pride, covetiousnesse, wantonness, etc. death as the Devils merciless Sergeant catchpole will seize upon you, take you by the throat,
make this your maine designe, your only imployment, to set up Christ in your owne and the hearts of others, to advance his Gospel, inlarge his Kingdome.
make this your main Design, your only employment, to Set up christ in your own and the hearts of Others, to advance his Gospel, enlarge his Kingdom.
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Let Magestrates be as watchmen to keepe and defend the Spouse of Christ, as the earth helped the woman against the dragon, to crush all the seedes of rebellion and opposition, that ayme at the overthrow of the Gospell of Christ, as Hezekiah speaking comfortably to the Levites that teach the good knowledge of God;
Let Magistrates be as watchmen to keep and defend the Spouse of christ, as the earth helped the woman against the dragon, to crush all the seeds of rebellion and opposition, that aim At the overthrow of the Gospel of christ, as Hezekiah speaking comfortably to the Levites that teach the good knowledge of God;
labour in a heavenly ambytion the advancement of the honour of your Masters Kingdome, be valiant in your places and stations for his truth and Gospell. This is truly to live;
labour in a heavenly ambytion the advancement of the honour of your Masters Kingdom, be valiant in your places and stations for his truth and Gospel. This is truly to live;
1 This is the only honourable life called the divine nature, the image, life and glory of God, 2 Cor. 8.23. they that live to the benefit of the Church, are the glory of Christ.
1 This is the only honourable life called the divine nature, the image, life and glory of God, 2 Cor. 8.23. they that live to the benefit of the Church, Are the glory of christ.
Epicures are spots, vile persons, in the Scriptures and natures account. 2. A vaine life, Ecle: 2.2. a challenge to all the most cunning inventours of pleasure, to tell if they can what true good is in it. 3 A dead and deadly life:
Epicureans Are spots, vile Persons, in the Scriptures and nature's account. 2. A vain life, Eccle: 2.2. a challenge to all the most cunning inventors of pleasure, to tell if they can what true good is in it. 3 A dead and deadly life:
But now to have Christ for the Alpha and Omega of our lives, while others are sunke in the dregs of the world, to worke up to God, to moove to Christ as our only center, acting all we doe for the glory of his name;
But now to have christ for the Alpha and Omega of our lives, while Others Are sunk in the dregs of the world, to work up to God, to move to christ as our only centre, acting all we do for the glory of his name;
as farre above all carnall delights, as glory is above shame, heaven above hell? If Heathens found such sweetenesse some in philosophicall speculations, others in famous atcheivements for the good of their country, which were but the exercises of a rationall morall life;
as Far above all carnal delights, as glory is above shame, heaven above hell? If heathens found such sweetness Some in philosophical speculations, Others in famous achievements for the good of their country, which were but the exercises of a rational moral life;
What sweetnesse then must that soule needs finde, that lives in Christ, acts for the honour of Christ, every such action being an exercise of the life of God,
What sweetness then must that soul needs find, that lives in christ, acts for the honour of christ, every such actium being an exercise of the life of God,
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and St. Paul makes them incompatible in this respect, none can seeke both their owne things, and Christs together, not their owne case, not their owne praise,
and Saint Paul makes them incompatible in this respect, none can seek both their own things, and Christ together, not their own case, not their own praise,
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2. For improvement, you have Christs owne words in plaine assertions for both. 1. That this is the best way to secure whatsoever you are willing to deny your selves in for Christ, be it credite, estate, life, any thing, truth it self assures you, Joh. 12.25. Mark. 8.35.
2. For improvement, you have Christ own words in plain assertions for both. 1. That this is the best Way to secure whatsoever you Are willing to deny your selves in for christ, be it credit, estate, life, any thing, truth it self assures you, John 12.25. Mark. 8.35.
even vnsearchable riches that can never be stollen away, never be exhausted. 2. for improvement we have a promise for this also, if we can beleeve it, Every one that hath forsaken houses,
even unsearchable riches that can never be stolen away, never be exhausted. 2. for improvement we have a promise for this also, if we can believe it, Every one that hath forsaken houses,
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sweet experience have many of Gods plundered suffering Saints in these evill dayes of his giving in good measures of this precious truth into their bosomes, heaped up,
sweet experience have many of God's plundered suffering Saints in these evil days of his giving in good measures of this precious truth into their bosoms, heaped up,
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3 This is most comfortable in life and death, when we can looke backe on our lives wholly layd out for Christ, and say with St. Paul, This is our rejoycing, that in Simplicity and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisedome, we have had our conversation in the world:
3 This is most comfortable in life and death, when we can look back on our lives wholly laid out for christ, and say with Saint Paul, This is our rejoicing, that in Simplicity and godly sincerity, not in fleshly Wisdom, we have had our Conversation in the world:
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With God, as Nehemiah, that was full of self-deniall, you see how he was inboldned to put his God in minde to thinke on him for good according to all that he had done for his people.
With God, as Nehemiah, that was full of self-denial, you see how he was inboldned to put his God in mind to think on him for good according to all that he had done for his people.
when he had done his worke, saith he, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth is layd up for me the Crowne of righteousnesse.
when he had done his work, Says he, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth is laid up for me the Crown of righteousness.
he that but looks on Christ in the Gospell earnestly fastning his minde on him, reaching out his soule after him, a broken selfe-denying heart, affectionately desiring that Christ may come and live there, cannot go off empty,
he that but looks on christ in the Gospel earnestly fastening his mind on him, reaching out his soul After him, a broken self-denying heart, affectionately desiring that christ may come and live there, cannot go off empty,
but while we are thus beholding Christ in the myrrour of the Gospel we are changed into the same image from glory to glory as by the Spirit of the Lord.
but while we Are thus beholding christ in the mirror of the Gospel we Are changed into the same image from glory to glory as by the Spirit of the Lord.
That which keeps many in a state of strangenesse from the life of God, is, that they look on God as on a terrible Judge offended with them, his wrath kindled, ready to consume them in their transgressions, this amazeth, fils with confusion, perplexity and feare;
That which keeps many in a state of strangeness from the life of God, is, that they look on God as on a terrible Judge offended with them, his wrath kindled, ready to consume them in their transgressions, this amazes, fills with confusion, perplexity and Fear;
they looke upon the Law as impossible to be kept, charging duty without giving any strength to performe, written in letters of blood, threatning wrath,
they look upon the Law as impossible to be kept, charging duty without giving any strength to perform, written in letters of blood, threatening wrath,
But when they come to mount Sion, see the goodnesse, and mercy, and tender compassion of God toward them, see the covenant of grace and the blood of sprinkling, that their sinnes shall be forgiven,
But when they come to mount Sion, see the Goodness, and mercy, and tender compassion of God towards them, see the Covenant of grace and the blood of sprinkling, that their Sins shall be forgiven,
'twill make a man thinke nothing too much to be done for Christ, no zealous and godly walking, no reading, hearing, humbling, confessing, no duties too much whereby Christ may be exalted, and it selfe expressed;
it'll make a man think nothing too much to be done for christ, no zealous and godly walking, no reading, hearing, humbling, confessing, no duties too much whereby christ may be exalted, and it self expressed;
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I could tell you of his sweete temper, mildnesse to admiration, yet resolutions gallant and vigorous in all publique expeditions, not fearing to take the lyon by the beard,
I could tell you of his sweet temper, mildness to admiration, yet resolutions gallant and vigorous in all public expeditions, not fearing to take the Lion by the beard,
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I could tell you of his gentlenesse to all, indulgence to the Gospell & best Ministers, meeknesse in packing up injuryes to himselfe, digesting without the least perturbation harshest carriages,
I could tell you of his gentleness to all, indulgence to the Gospel & best Ministers, meekness in packing up injuries to himself, digesting without the least perturbation harshest carriages,
yet was he impartially active in punishing malignants against the cause of Christ, therein another Moses: indeede he was of a very sweete humble self-denying frame.
yet was he impartially active in punishing malignants against the cause of christ, therein Another Moses: indeed he was of a very sweet humble self-denying frame.
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As for others, I neede not tell you what burning firebrands they have proved to the West, publico malo nati, as if they had been borne for publique mischiefe;
As for Others, I need not tell you what burning firebrands they have proved to the West, Publico Malo Nati, as if they had been born for public mischief;
who forsooke their faith, betrayed the country wherewith they were intrusted, and with it as much as in them lay, the religion, lawes and libertyes of the whole Kingdome.
who forsook their faith, betrayed the country wherewith they were Entrusted, and with it as much as in them lay, the Religion, laws and Liberties of the Whole Kingdom.
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But for this Noble Colonell you know the proofe of him, and I dare make my appeal to you as S. Paul once did to the elders of the Church, from the first hour that he came into this towne you know, his behaviour among you at al seasons,
But for this Noble Colonel you know the proof of him, and I Dare make my appeal to you as S. Paul once did to the Elders of the Church, from the First hour that he Come into this town you know, his behaviour among you At all seasons,
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how watchfull, industrious was he night and day for your safety? what arts did he vse? at what expence was he to keepe the hearts of the souldiers to him, especially of such as were in places of chief trust & greatest danger? I thinke there are none that are able to judge,
how watchful, Industria was he night and day for your safety? what arts did he use? At what expense was he to keep the hearts of the Soldiers to him, especially of such as were in places of chief trust & greatest danger? I think there Are none that Are able to judge,
The, Church, State, town, country wil find a misse in him. 1. He was a bravo Commander, resolute & active, of solide judgement, of publique vse and spirit,
The, Church, State, town, country will find a miss in him. 1. He was a bravo Commander, resolute & active, of solid judgement, of public use and Spirit,
and shall we send him to the grave without an Ah. his glory! and not weepe over his beir as David over Abners; know ye not that a great man is fallen this day in Israel? 2 The Church will have a great want of him, he was a hearty & true promoter of the cause of Christ, he cast in all he had into the Churches treasury, his parts, estate, strength, person, life:
and shall we send him to the grave without an Ah. his glory! and not weep over his beir as David over Abners; know you not that a great man is fallen this day in Israel? 2 The Church will have a great want of him, he was a hearty & true promoter of the cause of christ, he cast in all he had into the Churches treasury, his parts, estate, strength, person, life:
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and I pray God from my heart, that this towne may still be so furnished, that you may have no want of valiant Colonel Gould. 2. Or rather (for why should we reckon our friends gaines, our losses, he dyed, I doubt not, in good time for himselfe,
and I pray God from my heart, that this town may still be so furnished, that you may have no want of valiant Colonel Gold. 2. Or rather (for why should we reckon our Friends gains, our losses, he died, I doubt not, in good time for himself,
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and him his due double honour, spreading his name which is the last, the all we can doe for him, with some such attestation as Deborah gave her voluntier governours:
and him his due double honour, spreading his name which is the last, the all we can do for him, with Some such attestation as Deborah gave her Volunteer Governors:
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Be constant & faithfull in your intrustments, resolute to live and dye with the Church of Christ and for it in one word, live, live, live much, spend your thoughts on Christ, which way you may set up his Name, what may be for his honour, advancement of his cause,
Be constant & faithful in your Instruments, resolute to live and die with the Church of christ and for it in one word, live, live, live much, spend your thoughts on christ, which Way you may Set up his Name, what may be for his honour, advancement of his cause,
