The labouring saints dismission to rest. A sermon / preached at the funeral of the Right Honourable Henry Ireton Lord Deputy of Ireland: in the Abbey Church at Westminster, the 6th. day of February 1651. By John Owen, minister of the Gospel. Licensed and entered according to order.
but only as to the occasion of them) on the Verses foregoing, I shall not at all look backward into the Chapter, but fall immediately upon them, that I be not hindred from my principall Intendment;
but only as to the occasion of them) on the Verses foregoing, I shall not At all look backward into the Chapter, but fallen immediately upon them, that I be not hindered from my principal Intendment;
being unwilling to detein you long, though willing to speak a word from the Lord, to such a Congregation gathered together by such an eminent Act of the Providence of God.
being unwilling to detain you long, though willing to speak a word from the Lord, to such a Congregation gathered together by such an eminent Act of the Providence of God.
The words are the Lords dismission given to a most eminent servant, from a most eminent Imployment, wherein these four things are observable. 1 The dismission it self in the first words, Go thou thy ways. 2 The term allotted for his continuance, under that dismission, untill the end be. 3 His state and condition under that dismission, for thou shalt rest. 4 The utmost issue of all this dispensation, both as to his foregoing labour, his dismission and Rest following, stand in thy lot at the end of the dayes. Go thou thy wayes, &c.
The words Are the lords dismission given to a most eminent servant, from a most eminent Employment, wherein these four things Are observable. 1 The dismission it self in the First words, Go thou thy ways. 2 The term allotted for his Continuance, under that dismission, until the end be. 3 His state and condition under that dismission, for thou shalt rest. 4 The utmost issue of all this Dispensation, both as to his foregoing labour, his dismission and Rest following, stand in thy lot At the end of the days. Go thou thy ways, etc.
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For the first, the holy Ghost beareth ample Testimony thereunto, Dan. 1. 17, 20. As for these foure children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdome,
For the First, the holy Ghost bears ample Testimony thereunto, Dan. 1. 17, 20. As for these foure children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and Wisdom,
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And in all matters of wisdome, and understanding that the King enquired of them, he found them ten times better then all the Magicians and Astrologers that were in all his Realm.
And in all matters of Wisdom, and understanding that the King inquired of them, he found them ten times better then all the Magicians and Astrologers that were in all his Realm.
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In all matters of wisdom, and understanding none in the whole Babylonian Empire full of Wise-men and Artists, were to be compared unto Daniel and his companions,
In all matters of Wisdom, and understanding none in the Whole Babylonian Empire full of Wise men and Artists, were to be compared unto daniel and his Sodales,
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and his earnest contending with God upon the discovery of the season, when it was to be accomplished, Cha. 9. 1, 2, 3, 4. Hence he is reckoned amongst them, who in their generation stood in the gap, in the behalf of others, Noah, Daniel and Job.
and his earnest contending with God upon the discovery of the season, when it was to be accomplished, Cha. 9. 1, 2, 3, 4. Hence he is reckoned among them, who in their generation stood in the gap, in the behalf of Others, Noah, daniel and Job.
& the Holy Ghost tels you that in the discharge of this high Trust and great Employment, he was faithfull to the utmost, Verse 4. Then the Presidents and Princes sought to finde occasion against Daniel concerning the Kingdome, but they could finde none occasion nor fault:
& the Holy Ghost tells you that in the discharge of this high Trust and great Employment, he was faithful to the utmost, Verse 4. Then the Presidents and Princes sought to find occasion against daniel Concerning the Kingdom, but they could find none occasion nor fault:
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Which also his enemies confest, Verse 3. Then said these men, we shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we finde it against him concerning the Law of his God.
Which also his enemies confessed, Verse 3. Then said these men, we shall not find any occasion against this daniel, except we find it against him Concerning the Law of his God.
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Secondly, there is his Employment it self, from which he is dismissed, and herein I shall only observe these two things. 1 The nature of the Employment it self. 2 Some considerable Circumstances of it.
Secondly, there is his Employment it self, from which he is dismissed, and herein I shall only observe these two things. 1 The nature of the Employment it self. 2 some considerable circumstances of it.
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For the first, it consisted in receiving from God, and holding out to others cleer and expresse Visions concerning Gods wonderfull providentiall Alterations in Kingdoms,
For the First, it consisted in receiving from God, and holding out to Others clear and express Visions Concerning God's wonderful providential Alterations in Kingdoms,
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2 For the latter, this is observable, that all his Visions still close with some eminent Exaltation of the Kingdome of Christ; that is the centre where all the lines of his Visions do meet,
2 For the latter, this is observable, that all his Visions still close with Some eminent Exaltation of the Kingdom of christ; that is the centre where all the lines of his Visions do meet,
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as is to be seen in the close almost of every Chapter, and this was the great intendment of the Spirit in all those glorious revelations unto Daniel, to manifest the subserviency of all civill revolutions unto the interest of the Kingdom of the Lord Christ.
as is to be seen in the close almost of every Chapter, and this was the great intendment of the Spirit in all those glorious revelations unto daniel, to manifest the subserviency of all civil revolutions unto the Interest of the Kingdom of the Lord christ.
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2 There is his dismission it self, Go thou thy wayes, Now this may be considered two wayes, 1 Singly, relating to his Employment only. 2 In reference to his Life also.
2 There is his dismission it self, Go thou thy ways, Now this may be considered two ways, 1 Singly, relating to his Employment only. 2 In Referente to his Life also.
In the first sence, the Lord dischargeth Daniel from his further attendance on him, in this way of receiving visions and Revelations concerning things that were shortly to come to passe,
In the First sense, the Lord dischargeth daniel from his further attendance on him, in this Way of receiving visions and Revelations Concerning things that were shortly to come to pass,
2 Daniel was now above an 100 yeares old, as may be easily demonstrated by comparing the time of his captivity, which was in the third yeare of the Reigne of Jehojakim, Chap. 1. 1. with the time of his writing this prophecy, which is expresly said to be in the reigne of Cyrus the King of Persia, Chap. 10. 1. and therefore probably his end was very nigh;
2 daniel was now above an 100 Years old, as may be Easily demonstrated by comparing the time of his captivity, which was in the third year of the Reign of Jehoiakim, Chap. 1. 1. with the time of his writing this prophecy, which is expressly said to be in the Reign of Cyrus the King of Persiam, Chap. 10. 1. and Therefore probably his end was very High;
Obs. 1. There is an appointed season wherein the Saints of the most eminent Abilities, in the most usefull employment, must receive their dismission, be their work of never so great importance, be their Abilities never so choice and eminent, they must in their season receive their dismission.
Obs. 1. There is an appointed season wherein the Saints of the most eminent Abilities, in the most useful employment, must receive their dismission, be their work of never so great importance, be their Abilities never so choice and eminent, they must in their season receive their dismission.
and the vvord of God, a little close together, and lay the parallel betvveen the persons dismissed, the one in our Text, the other in a present providence, vvhich is very neare, only that the one lived not out halfe the dayes of the other.
and the word of God, a little close together, and lay the parallel between the Persons dismissed, the one in our Text, the other in a present providence, which is very near, only that the one lived not out half the days of the other.
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there is spirituall wisdome, that by the way of eminency is said to be from above, Jam. 3. 17. which is nothing but the gracious Acquaintance of the soule with the hidden wisdome of God in Christ, 1 Cor. 2. 7. and there is a civill wisdome,
there is spiritual Wisdom, that by the Way of eminency is said to be from above, Jam. 3. 17. which is nothing but the gracious Acquaintance of the soul with the hidden Wisdom of God in christ, 1 Cor. 2. 7. and there is a civil Wisdom,
and would be farre from holding forth things of meere common report, yet, upon assured grounds I suppose this gift of God, Ability of minde, and dextrous industry for the management of humane Affairs may be ascribed to our departed friend.
and would be Far from holding forth things of mere Common report, yet, upon assured grounds I suppose this gift of God, Ability of mind, and dextrous industry for the management of humane Affairs may be ascribed to our departed friend.
There are sundry things that distinguish this wisdom from that policie which God abhors, which is carnall, sensuall and devillish, Jam. 3. 15. though it be the great darling of the men of the world;
There Are sundry things that distinguish this Wisdom from that policy which God abhors, which is carnal, sensual and devilish, Jam. 3. 15. though it be the great darling of the men of the world;
1 A gracious discerning of the minde of God, according to his appearance in the Affairs wherein men are employed, Micah 6. 9. the Lords voice cryeth unto the City, the man of wisdom shall see thy name, heare the rod, and who hath appointed it.
1 A gracious discerning of the mind of God, according to his appearance in the Affairs wherein men Are employed, micah 6. 9. the lords voice Cries unto the city, the man of Wisdom shall see thy name, hear the rod, and who hath appointed it.
This carnall policie enquires not into, but is wholly swallowed up in the concatenation of things among themselves, applying secondary causes unto events, without once looking to the Name of God,
This carnal policy enquires not into, but is wholly swallowed up in the concatenation of things among themselves, applying secondary Causes unto events, without once looking to the Name of God,
2 Such acquaintance with the seasons of Providence, as to know the duty of the people of God in them, 1 Chron. 12. 32. the children of Issachar, men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do:
2 Such acquaintance with the seasons of Providence, as to know the duty of the people of God in them, 1 Chronicles 12. 32. the children of Issachar, men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do:
this it is indeed to be a man of understanding, to know in any season the duty of Israel, that they may walke up to Acceptation with God in the performance thereof.
this it is indeed to be a man of understanding, to know in any season the duty of Israel, that they may walk up to Acceptation with God in the performance thereof.
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1 He ever counted it his wisdom to look after the name of God, and the testification of his will, in every dispensation of providence, wherein he was called to serve:
1 He ever counted it his Wisdom to look After the name of God, and the testification of his will, in every Dispensation of providence, wherein he was called to serve:
he consulted not with flesh and bloud, and the wisdom of it, (whereof perhaps, would he have leaned to it, he was as little destitute as any in his Generation, I mean the whole wisdom of a man.) The Name of God was as land in every storm, in the discovery whereof, he had as happy an eye at the greatest seeming distance when the clouds were blackest,
he consulted not with Flesh and blood, and the Wisdom of it, (whereof perhaps, would he have leaned to it, he was as little destitute as any in his Generation, I mean the Whole Wisdom of a man.) The Name of God was as land in every storm, in the discovery whereof, he had as happy an eye At the greatest seeming distance when the Clouds were Blackest,
It had been vvisdom in Joshua not to have made any compact, but to have slain all the Gibeonites; but it vvas a folly sorely revenged in Saul, vvho attempted to do the same.
It had been Wisdom in joshua not to have made any compact, but to have slave all the Gibeonites; but it was a folly sorely revenged in Saul, who attempted to do the same.
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He vvho thinks the most righteous and sutable proposals or principles, that ever vvere in the vvorld (setting aside generall rules of unchangeable Righteousnesse,
He who thinks the most righteous and suitable proposals or principles, that ever were in the world (setting aside general rules of unchangeable Righteousness,
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for which all particular elements instantly dislodge and transpose themselves to supply, and such are all forms of Government amongst men, which if either they so degenerate of themselves that they become directly opposite,
for which all particular elements instantly dislodge and transpose themselves to supply, and such Are all forms of Government among men, which if either they so degenerate of themselves that they become directly opposite,
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that as his pains, labour, travel, Jeopards of his life, and all that was dear to him, Relinquishment of Relations and contentments, had sweetnesse and life from this motive,
that as his pains, labour, travel, Jeopards of his life, and all that was dear to him, Relinquishment of Relations and contentment's, had sweetness and life from this motive,
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vicit amor patriae, or certainly he who had upon his brest and all his undertakings self-contempt so eminently engraven, could not have persisted wrestling with so many difficulties, to the end of his dayes:
Vicit amor patriae, or Certainly he who had upon his breast and all his undertakings self-contempt so eminently engraven, could not have persisted wrestling with so many difficulties, to the end of his days:
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it was the receiving, and holding out from God, Visions of signal providentiall Alterations, disposing and transposing of States, Nations, Kingdoms, and Dominions;
it was the receiving, and holding out from God, Visions of signal providential Alterations, disposing and transposing of States, nations, Kingdoms, and Dominions;
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what he had in Speculation, was this mans part to follow in Action, he was an eminent instrument in the hand of God in as tremendous Providentiall Alteration,
what he had in Speculation, was this men part to follow in Actium, he was an eminent Instrument in the hand of God in as tremendous Providential Alteration,
and considerations far above their own principles and desires, but seeingly and knowingly, he closed with the minde of God, with full purpose of heart, to serve the will of the Lord in his Generation.
and considerations Far above their own principles and Desires, but seeingly and knowingly, he closed with the mind of God, with full purpose of heart, to serve the will of the Lord in his Generation.
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And on this account did he see every mountain made a plain beforehand, by the Spirit of the Lord, and staggered not at the greatest difficulties, through unbelief, but being stedfast in faith, he gave glory to God.
And on this account did he see every mountain made a plain beforehand, by the Spirit of the Lord, and staggered not At the greatest difficulties, through unbelief, but being steadfast in faith, he gave glory to God.
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There is an appointed season when the Saints of the most eminent abilities in the most usefull Employments shall receive their dismission, &c. I shall briefly open the rest of the words, and so take up the proposition again, which vvas first laid dovvn.
There is an appointed season when the Saints of the most eminent abilities in the most useful Employments shall receive their dismission, etc. I shall briefly open the rest of the words, and so take up the proposition again, which was First laid down.
The vvords in the close of the text do expresly mention that, calling it the end of the dayes; and in so fevv vvords, the same thing is not needlesly repeated:
The words in the close of the text do expressly mention that, calling it the end of the days; and in so few words, the same thing is not needlessly repeated:
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besides, had this expression held out the vvhole time of his abode in the state of rest here signified, it must have been, Go thou thy wayes, for thou shalt rest untill the end be; So that,
beside, had this expression held out the Whole time of his Abided in the state of rest Here signified, it must have been, Go thou thy ways, for thou shalt rest until the end be; So that,
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Thirdly, the end here is to be accommodated unto the things, whereof the Holy Ghost is peculiarly dealing with Daniel; and that is the Accomplishment of the great Visions which he had received, in breaking the Kingdomes of the World,
Thirdly, the end Here is to be accommodated unto the things, whereof the Holy Ghost is peculiarly dealing with daniel; and that is the Accomplishment of the great Visions which he had received, in breaking the Kingdoms of the World,
untill the end, doth not signifie, that he should not rest after the end of the things intimated, no more then it is affirmed that Michal had children after her death,
until the end, does not signify, that he should not rest After the end of the things intimated, no more then it is affirmed that Michal had children After her death,
Obs. God oftentimes suffers not his choicest servants to see the issue and accomplishment of these glorious things wherein themselves have been most eminently engaged.
Obs. God oftentimes suffers not his Choicest Servants to see the issue and accomplishment of these glorious things wherein themselves have been most eminently engaged.
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3 The third thing (that vve may make haste) is his state and condition, during the time vvhich he lies under this dismission, in these vvords, for thou shalt rest.
3 The third thing (that we may make haste) is his state and condition, during the time which he lies under this dismission, in these words, for thou shalt rest.
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There is nothing of difficulty in these vvords, but vvhat vvill naturally fall under consideration in the opening of the proposition which they hold out; which is
There is nothing of difficulty in these words, but what will naturally fallen under consideration in the opening of the proposition which they hold out; which is
the utmost issue of all these dispensations, both as to his fore-going labour, and his present dismission, and following Rest. Thou shalt stand in thy lot, &c.
the utmost issue of all these dispensations, both as to his foregoing labour, and his present dismission, and following Rest. Thou shalt stand in thy lot, etc.
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called the last day, the great day, the day of Judgement; that is the season of the accomplishment of this promise, the day wherein God will judge the world, by the man whom he hath ordained.
called the last day, the great day, the day of Judgement; that is the season of the accomplishment of this promise, the day wherein God will judge the world, by the man whom he hath ordained.
Obs. There is an appointed determinate season, wherein all things and persons according to the will of God will run into their utmost issue and everlasting condition.
Obs. There is an appointed determinate season, wherein all things and Persons according to the will of God will run into their utmost issue and everlasting condition.
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There is an appointed season wherein the Saints of the most eminent abilities, in the most usefull Employments must receive their dismission, Zach. 1. 5. Your Fathers where are they? and the Prophets do they live for ever? Fathers,
There is an appointed season wherein the Saints of the most eminent abilities, in the most useful Employments must receive their dismission, Zach 1. 5. Your Father's where Are they? and the prophets do they live for ever? Father's,
The great Captain of their salvation comes, and saith, Go thou thy wayes, thou hast faithfully discharged thy duty; go now unto thy rest. Some have harder service: some have harderduty then others:
The great Captain of their salvation comes, and Says, Go thou thy ways, thou hast faithfully discharged thy duty; go now unto thy rest. some have harder service: Some have harderduty then Others:
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And be they never so excellent at the discharging of their duty, they shall not abide one moment beyond the bounds which He hath set them, who saith to all his creatures, thus far shall you go and no further.
And be they never so excellent At the discharging of their duty, they shall not abide one moment beyond the bounds which He hath Set them, who Says to all his creatures, thus Far shall you go and no further.
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and John Baptist in the first yeer of the Baptisme of our Saviour, when the Gospel which he began to preach, was to be published in its beauty and glory.
and John Baptist in the First year of the Baptism of our Saviour, when the Gospel which he began to preach, was to be published in its beauty and glory.
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who like unto them, and their employment excellent, what like it in the earth? yet at their seasons, they must go their ways to rest, and lie down, till they stand in their lot at the end of the dayes.
who like unto them, and their employment excellent, what like it in the earth? yet At their seasons, they must go their ways to rest, and lie down, till they stand in their lot At the end of the days.
It is appointed to all men once to die, Heb. 9. 27. There is a stable law fixed concerning the sons of men, that is not upon the account of any usefulness here to be dispensed withall, The number of our moneths are with God;
It is appointed to all men once to die, Hebrew 9. 27. There is a stable law fixed Concerning the Sons of men, that is not upon the account of any usefulness Here to be dispensed withal, The number of our months Are with God;
for in the course of 5000 yeeres, God hath exempted two persons by his Sovereignty from the condition of mortality, who walked with him in their generations.
for in the course of 5000 Years, God hath exempted two Persons by his Sovereignty from the condition of mortality, who walked with him in their generations.
as much Faith and Prayer, as much communion with God, walking before him and wrestling with him, may be used in casting down of Armies, as in setting up of Churches: God exerciseth all the graces of his, in the work he calleth them out unto.
as much Faith and Prayer, as much communion with God, walking before him and wrestling with him, may be used in casting down of Armies, as in setting up of Churches: God Exerciseth all the graces of his, in the work he calls them out unto.
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and therefore He gives each individuall, but his appointed season, that others in whose hearts he hath lodged the same spirit wherewith they are endued, may come forth, and shew the fruits thereof.
and Therefore He gives each Individu, but his appointed season, that Others in whose hearts he hath lodged the same Spirit wherewith they Are endued, may come forth, and show the fruits thereof.
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Daniel lieth down in the dust, in rest and peace, and why so? the spirit of prophecie is poured out on Haggai and Ze•hariah, &c. they must also carry on this work,
daniel lies down in the dust, in rest and peace, and why so? the Spirit of prophecy is poured out on Chaggai and Ze•hariah, etc. they must also carry on this work,
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Ʋse 1. of Exhortation unto all that are imployed in the work of God, especially such as with eminent Abilities are engaged in eminent Employments, you have but your alotted season for your work:
Ʋse 1. of Exhortation unto all that Are employed in the work of God, especially such as with eminent Abilities Are engaged in eminent Employments, you have but your allotted season for your work:
The grave cannot praise the Lord, death cannot celebrate him, it's the living, the living that are fitted for that worke, Isa. 38. 18, 19. It is true, men may alot you your season,
The grave cannot praise the Lord, death cannot celebrate him, it's the living, the living that Are fitted for that work, Isaiah 38. 18, 19. It is true, men may allot you your season,
What a deal of work did Josiah do in a short season? what a Light did John set up in a few yeares? with what unwearied paines and industry did our deceased friend serve his generation? It is said of Caesar, that he was ashamed of his own sloth,
What a deal of work did Josiah do in a short season? what a Light did John Set up in a few Years? with what unwearied pains and industry did our deceased friend serve his generation? It is said of Caesar, that he was ashamed of his own sloth,
and the Interest of the Lord Christ did he in that season? and how well in the close, hath he parted with a temporall life for him, who by his death procured for him an eternall life,
and the Interest of the Lord christ did he in that season? and how well in the close, hath he parted with a temporal life for him, who by his death procured for him an Eternal life,
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Is there no oppressed person that with diligence you might relieve? is there no poor distressed Widow or Orphane, whose righteous Requests you might expedite and dispatch? are there no stout offenders against God and man that might be chastized? are there no slack and slow Counties and Cities in the execution of Justice, that might be quickened by your example? No places destitute of the Gospel that might be furnished and supplyed by your industry and wisdome? can you not finde out something of these or the like nature to be dispatched with vigour and diligence? nay do not innumerable particulars in each kinde lye upon your hands? And is not your performance of them such a sacrifice as wherewith God is not well pleased? your time is limited and appointed, you know not how soon you may be overtaken with it;
Is there no oppressed person that with diligence you might relieve? is there no poor distressed Widow or Orphan, whose righteous Requests you might expedite and dispatch? Are there no stout offenders against God and man that might be Chastised? Are there no slack and slow Counties and Cities in the execution of justice, that might be quickened by your Exampl? No places destitute of the Gospel that might be furnished and supplied by your industry and Wisdom? can you not find out something of these or the like nature to be dispatched with vigour and diligence? nay do not innumerable particulars in each kind lie upon your hands? And is not your performance of them such a sacrifice as wherewith God is not well pleased? your time is limited and appointed, you know not how soon you may be overtaken with it;
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Jeremiah's great bewailing of Josiah's death was doubtlesse made upon the account of his discerning that none would come after him to carry on the worke which he had begun,
Jeremiah's great bewailing of Josiah's death was doubtless made upon the account of his discerning that none would come After him to carry on the work which he had begun,
Obs. 2 God oftentimes suffers not the choicest of his servants to see the accomplishment of those glorious things wherein themselves have been most eminently engaged.
Obs. 2 God oftentimes suffers not the Choicest of his Servants to see the accomplishment of those glorious things wherein themselves have been most eminently engaged.
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40 yeers banishment he endured in the Wildernesse, under the reproach of Christ 40 yeers more spent in wrestling with innumerable difficulties, dangerous perils, mutinies, wars and contentions.
40 Years banishment he endured in the Wilderness, under the reproach of christ 40 Years more spent in wrestling with innumerable difficulties, dangerous perils, mutinies, wars and contentions.
Go thou thy wayes, saith the Lord, thou shalt rest, take thy dismission, thou shalt not enter into the good Land, lie down here in the Wildernesse in peace.
Go thou thy ways, Says the Lord, thou shalt rest, take thy dismission, thou shalt not enter into the good Land, lie down Here in the Wilderness in peace.
as you may see, Zach. chap. 1. Reason 1. God oftentimes receives secret provocations from the choicest of his servants, which moves him to take them short of their desires.
as you may see, Zach chap. 1. Reason 1. God oftentimes receives secret provocations from the Choicest of his Servants, which moves him to take them short of their Desires.
God usually exercises their spirits in neer acts of fellowship with himself: they receive much from him, and are constrained to unburthen themselves frequently upon him;
God usually exercises their spirits in near acts of fellowship with himself: they receive much from him, and Are constrained to unburthen themselves frequently upon him;
now when men are brought into an intimacy with God, and have received great engagements from him, the Lord takes notice of every working and acting of their soules in an especiall manner,
now when men Are brought into an intimacy with God, and have received great engagements from him, the Lord Takes notice of every working and acting of their Souls in an especial manner,
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He had a heaven for Moses, and therefore might in love and mercy deny him Canaan. He employeth some eminently, their work is great, their end glorious, at the very last step almost of their journey, he takes off one and another, lets them not see the things aymed at:
He had a heaven for Moses, and Therefore might in love and mercy deny him Canaan. He employeth Some eminently, their work is great, their end glorious, At the very last step almost of their journey, he Takes off one and Another, lets them not see the things aimed At:
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this may be thought hard measure, strict severity, exact justice, yea as Job complains, taking advantages against them; see but what he calls them to, in calling them off from their greatest Glories and Excellencies on the earth,
this may be Thought hard measure, strict severity, exact Justice, yea as Job complains, taking advantages against them; see but what he calls them to, in calling them off from their greatest Glories and Excellencies on the earth,
Should you see the greatest worke, wherein any of you were ever ingaged, brought to perfection, yet all were but as a few drops compared with that fulnesse which he hath prepared for you.
Should you see the greatest work, wherein any of you were ever engaged, brought to perfection, yet all were but as a few drops compared with that fullness which he hath prepared for you.
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The Lord then doth it to witnesse to the children of men, that the things which are seen the best of them, are not to be compared with the things that are not seen,
The Lord then does it to witness to the children of men, that the things which Are seen the best of them, Are not to be compared with the things that Are not seen,
The meanest enjoyment in heaven is to be preferred before the richest on earth, even then when the Kingdome of Christ shall come in most beauty and glory.
The Meanest enjoyment in heaven is to be preferred before the Richest on earth, even then when the Kingdom of christ shall come in most beauty and glory.
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Few of you may live to see that beauty & glory which perhaps you aime at as the end of all your great undertakings for God, whereinto you have been engaged.
Few of you may live to see that beauty & glory which perhaps you aim At as the end of all your great undertakings for God, whereinto you have been engaged.
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I see not upon what account consolation can be had in following the Lord in difficult dispensations, but only in that reward which every duty bringeth along with it, by Communion with God in its performance.
I see not upon what account consolation can be had in following the Lord in difficult dispensations, but only in that reward which every duty brings along with it, by Communion with God in its performance.
2 See a bottome and ground of Consolation, when such eminent Instruments as this departed worthy, are called off from their station when ready to enter upon the harvest of all their labours, watchings, toylings,
2 See a bottom and ground of Consolation, when such eminent Instruments as this departed worthy, Are called off from their station when ready to enter upon the harvest of all their labours, watchings, toilings,
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and expence of bloud, God hath better things for them in store, abiding things, that they shall not injoy for a day or two, which is the best of what they could hope for here, had they lived to see al their desires accōplished;
and expense of blood, God hath better things for them in store, abiding things, that they shall not enjoy for a day or two, which is the best of what they could hope for Here, had they lived to see all their Desires accomplished;
Why do we complaine? for our ovvne losse? is not the residue, and fulnesse of the Spirit vvith him, vvho gave him his dismission? for his losse, he lived not to see Ireland in peace,
Why do we complain? for our own loss? is not the residue, and fullness of the Spirit with him, who gave him his dismission? for his loss, he lived not to see Ireland in peace,
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but enjoyes the glory of that eternall Kingdome that vvas prepared for him before the foundation of the World, vvhich is the condition held out in the third observation.
but enjoys the glory of that Eternal Kingdom that was prepared for him before the Foundation of the World, which is the condition held out in the third observation.
The Apostle gives it in as the issue of a discourse from a passage in the Psalmes, there remaineth, Therefore a rest unto the people of God, Heb. 4. 9. it remains,
The Apostle gives it in as the issue of a discourse from a passage in the Psalms, there remains, Therefore a rest unto the people of God, Hebrew 4. 9. it remains,
and is reserved for them, this the Lord hath solemnly proclaimed from Heaven, Revel. 14. 13. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth,
and is reserved for them, this the Lord hath solemnly proclaimed from Heaven, Revel. 14. 13. Blessed Are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth,
There is not any notion under which the State of a dismissed Saint, is so frequently described as this, of Rest, which indeed is the proper end and tendency of all things;
There is not any notion under which the State of a dismissed Saint, is so frequently described as this, of Rest, which indeed is the proper end and tendency of all things;
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Now Rest holds out two things unto us, 1 A freedom from what is opposite thereunto, wherein those that are at rest, have been exercised, in reference whereunto they are said to be at rest. 2 Some thing which suites them,
Now Rest holds out two things unto us, 1 A freedom from what is opposite thereunto, wherein those that Are At rest, have been exercised, in Referente whereunto they Are said to be At rest. 2 some thing which suits them,
and what a sad, restlesse, and tumultuating condition upon this account doth he describe in the Verses foregoing? The best, the wisest, the holiest of the Saints, on this account are in a restlesse condition.
and what a sad, restless, and Tumultuating condition upon this account does he describe in the Verses foregoing? The best, the Wisest, the Holiest of the Saints, on this account Are in a restless condition.
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Though the Saints should have successe in every engagement against sin, yet because it vvill still be rebelling, still be fighting, it vvill disturbe their peace.
Though the Saints should have success in every engagement against since, yet Because it will still be rebelling, still be fighting, it will disturb their peace.
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our Saviour testifieth, that a sense of it wil make a man to be weary and heavy-laden, Mat. 11. 28. This oftentimes makes the Inhabitants of Sion, say they are sick, for though an end be made of sin as to the guilt of it in the bloud of Christ,
our Saviour Testifieth, that a sense of it will make a man to be weary and heavy-laden, Mathew 11. 28. This oftentimes makes the Inhabitants of Sion, say they Are sick, for though an end be made of since as to the guilt of it in the blood of christ,
yet by reason of our darknesse, folly, and unbeliefe, and the hiding of the countenance of God, the conscience is oftentimes pressed with it, no lesse then if it lay indeed under the whole vveight and burthen of it.
yet by reason of our darkness, folly, and unbelief, and the hiding of the countenance of God, the conscience is oftentimes pressed with it, no less then if it lay indeed under the Whole weight and burden of it.
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I shall not instance in more particulars, concerning this cause of want of rest, and disquietnesse, the perplexity of Temptations, buffettings & winnowings of Satan, Allurements and Affrightments of the World, darknesse and sorrows of unbeliefe,
I shall not instance in more particulars, Concerning this cause of want of rest, and disquietness, the perplexity of Temptations, buffetings & winnowings of Satan, Allurements and Affrightments of the World, darkness and sorrows of unbelief,
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They, sin no more, they wound the Lord Jesus no more, they trouble their own souls no more, they grieve the Spirit no more, they dishonour the Gospel no more, they are troubled no more with Satans Temptations without, no more with their own corruption within,
They, sin no more, they wound the Lord jesus no more, they trouble their own Souls no more, they grieve the Spirit no more, they dishonour the Gospel no more, they Are troubled no more with Satan Temptations without, no more with their own corruption within,
What a life of labour and trouble did our deceased friend lead for many yeers in the flesh? hovv vvere his dayes consumed in travel? God calling him to his foot,
What a life of labour and trouble did our deceased friend led for many Years in the Flesh? how were his days consumed in travel? God calling him to his foot,
and exercising him to understand the svveetnesse of that promise, that they that die in him, shall have rest: many spend their dayes deliciously, vvith so much contentment to the flesh, that it is impossible they should have any foretaste and svveet rellish of their Rest that is to come.
and exercising him to understand the sweetness of that promise, that they that die in him, shall have rest: many spend their days deliciously, with so much contentment to the Flesh, that it is impossible they should have any foretaste and sweet relish of their Rest that is to come.
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and yet vvithall, that they vvho believe are entred into that Rest, those vvho in their labours, in their Travels do take in the svveetnesse of that promise of Rest, do even in their labour make an entrance thereinto.
and yet withal, that they who believe Are entered into that Rest, those who in their labours, in their Travels do take in the sweetness of that promise of Rest, do even in their labour make an Entrance thereinto.
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Heb. 4. 10, 7. They enter into rest, and cease from their work ▪ God wipes all tears from their eyes, there is no more watching, no more fasting, no more wrestling, no more fighting, no more bloud, no more sorrow, the ransomed of the Lord do return vvith everlasting joy on their heads, and sorrovv & sighing flyavvay.
Hebrew 4. 10, 7. They enter into rest, and cease from their work ▪ God wipes all tears from their eyes, there is no more watching, no more fasting, no more wrestling, no more fighting, no more blood, no more sorrow, the ransomed of the Lord do return with everlasting joy on their Heads, and sorrow & sighing flyavvay.
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Free them in your thoughts from what you please, without this, they are not at rest. This then you have in the second place, God is the rest of their soules, Psal. 116. returne to thy rest, O my sou.
Free them in your thoughts from what you please, without this, they Are not At rest. This then you have in the second place, God is the rest of their Souls, Psalm 116. return to thy rest, Oh my sou.
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or their's who assigning to them a state of subsistence and perception, do yet exclude them from the fruition of God, without which there is no Rest, untill the end of all, with such other by-perswasions, as would disquiet the condition,
or their's who assigning to them a state of subsistence and perception, do yet exclude them from the fruition of God, without which there is no Rest, until the end of all, with such other by-perswasions, as would disquiet the condition,
1 Then you see there is an appointed determinate season, wherein all things and persons, according to the will of God will runne into their utmost issue and everlasting condition.
1 Then you see there is an appointed determinate season, wherein all things and Persons, according to the will of God will run into their utmost issue and everlasting condition.
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Thou art going, who ever thou art, into an abiding condition, and there is a lot appointed for thee, wherein lies an Estate everlastingly unchangeable.
Thou art going, who ever thou art, into an abiding condition, and there is a lot appointed for thee, wherein lies an Estate everlastingly unchangeable.
as some men count slacknesse, but exerciseth patience untill the appointed season, for the bringing about of his own glorious Ends, which he hath determined concerning his creatures.
as Some men count slackness, but Exerciseth patience until the appointed season, for the bringing about of his own glorious Ends, which he hath determined Concerning his creatures.
Why should we then complain, when any one, perhaps before our expectation, but yet according to Gods determination, makes an entrance into the end of all? All things work, to that season.
Why should we then complain, when any one, perhaps before our expectation, but yet according to God's determination, makes an Entrance into the end of all? All things work, to that season.
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but those also who have followed him, wherein they have followed him, are to be eyed and marked as provocations to the same labour of faith and love, wherein they were exercised.
but those also who have followed him, wherein they have followed him, Are to be eyed and marked as provocations to the same labour of faith and love, wherein they were exercised.
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And there are distinct Qualifications, that are suited unto these severall capacities. To the first as the ornaments and perfections of Nature, are suited some seeds of those Heroicall vertues,
And there Are distinct Qualifications, that Are suited unto these several capacities. To the First as the Ornament and perfections of Nature, Are suited Some seeds of those Heroical Virtues,
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as courage, permanency in businesse, &c. which being in themselves morally indifferent, have their foundations eminently laid in the Natures of some persons, which yet hinders not,
as courage, permanency in business, etc. which being in themselves morally indifferent, have their foundations eminently laid in the Nature's of Some Persons, which yet hinders not,
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2 To the second, or mans civill capacity, there are many eminencies relating as peculiar endowments, which may be referred unto the three heads of Ability, Faithfulnesse, and Industry, that through them neither by weaknesse, treachery nor sloth the workes and employments incumbent on men in their civill state and condition may suffer.
2 To the second, or men civil capacity, there Are many Eminences relating as peculiar endowments, which may be referred unto the three Heads of Ability, Faithfulness, and Industry, that through them neither by weakness, treachery nor sloth the works and employments incumbent on men in their civil state and condition may suffer.
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3 Mens peculiar ornament and emprovement in their Religious capacitie, lies in those fruits of the Spirit which we call Christian Graces: of these in respect of usefulnesse there are three most eminent, viz. faith, love, and selfe-deniall. I speak of them upon another account then the Apostle doth, where he placeth hope amongst the first three of Christian Graces.
3 Men's peculiar ornament and improvement in their Religious capacity, lies in those fruits of the Spirit which we call Christian Graces: of these in respect of usefulness there Are three most eminent, viz. faith, love, and self-denial. I speak of them upon Another account then the Apostle does, where he places hope among the First three of Christian Graces.
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onely I suppose that without offence I may desire, that in courage and permanency in businesse, (which I name in opposition to that unsetled pragmatical shufling disposition which is in some men) in ability for wisdome and counsell, in faithfulnesse to his trust and in his trust, in indefatigable Industry in the pursuit of the work committed to him, in faith on the promises of God,
only I suppose that without offence I may desire, that in courage and permanency in business, (which I name in opposition to that unsettled pragmatical shuffling disposition which is in Some men) in ability for Wisdom and counsel, in faithfulness to his trust and in his trust, in indefatigable Industry in the pursuit of the work committed to him, in faith on the promises of God,
and Acquaintance with his mind in his mighty works of providence, in love to the Lord Jesus and all his Saints, in a tender regard to their Interest, delight in their society, contempt of himself and all his for the Gospel's sake, with eminent self-deniall in all his concernments, in impartiality and sincerity in the execution of justice, that in these and the like things we may have many raised up in the power and spirit wherein he walked before the Lord,
and Acquaintance with his mind in his mighty works of providence, in love to the Lord jesus and all his Saints, in a tender regard to their Interest, delight in their society, contempt of himself and all his for the Gospel's sake, with eminent self-denial in all his concernments, in impartiality and sincerity in the execution of Justice, that in these and the like things we may have many raised up in the power and Spirit wherein he walked before the Lord,
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