The inseparable union between Christ and a believer, which death itself cannot sever, or, The bond that can never be broken opened in a sermon at the funeral of Mrs. Dorothy Freeborne, who was interred at Prittlewell in Essex on 24 of August, 1658 / by Thomas Peck ...
in the New Testament, after the divine History of our Saviour, the Epistles, among the Epistles, St. Pauls, among St. Pauls, this, to the Romans is most excellent, which contains a methodical Catechise, wherein the grounds of Theology are laid down in most excellent order, As
in the New Testament, After the divine History of our Saviour, the Epistles, among the Epistles, Saint Paul's, among Saint Paul's, this, to the Romans is most excellent, which contains a methodical Catechise, wherein the grounds of Theology Are laid down in most excellent order, As
yet seeing they walk not after it, but after the Spirit, it shall not prejudice their salvation, verse 1. there is therefore now no Condemnation to those that are in Christ Jesus, who walk not aftr the flesh, but after the Spirit.
yet seeing they walk not After it, but After the Spirit, it shall not prejudice their salvation, verse 1. there is Therefore now no Condemnation to those that Are in christ jesus, who walk not aftr the Flesh, but After the Spirit.
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3. The Third part is a Conclusion full of all Comfort, drawn from the immutable love of God in Christ to all the faithful, causing them to triumph like conquerours in the midst of their tryalls, ver. 28, 29. I am perswaded that neither death — shall separate us from the love of God, in Christ Jesus our Lord.
3. The Third part is a Conclusion full of all Comfort, drawn from the immutable love of God in christ to all the faithful, causing them to triumph like conquerors in the midst of their trials, ver. 28, 29. I am persuaded that neither death — shall separate us from the love of God, in christ jesus our Lord.
this happy knowledge our blessed Apostle had, which made him in his own name, and in the name of all the beloved of God, to make this glorious insultation over all the enemies of his and their happiness, that they could not separate him or them from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus.
this happy knowledge our blessed Apostle had, which made him in his own name, and in the name of all the Beloved of God, to make this glorious insultation over all the enemies of his and their happiness, that they could not separate him or them from the love of God, which is in christ jesus.
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In the first you have 1. An enumeration of some particulars (nine in number) which if any thing could separate us from Gods love, it were likely to be some of these, which he nameth, either Death, or Life, or Principallities, &c. 2. Because the Apostle could not insist in the induction,
In the First you have 1. an enumeration of Some particulars (nine in number) which if any thing could separate us from God's love, it were likely to be Some of these, which he names, either Death, or Life, or Principalities, etc. 2. Because the Apostle could not insist in the induction,
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he useth a general comprehensive expression of all things, that nothing might be excepted — Nor any other Creature. 3. The certainty or fulness of St. Pauls perswasion,
he uses a general comprehensive expression of all things, that nothing might be excepted — Nor any other Creature. 3. The certainty or fullness of Saint Paul's persuasion,
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In the second you have 1. The persons that are said to be in Gods love, St. Paul, and all believers. 2. The ground and foundation of all Gods love, which he bears and manifests to believers, Christ Jesus. 3. The special interest that the faithful have in Christ Jesus, set forth by a note of relation betwixt Christ and them — Our Lord.
In the second you have 1. The Persons that Are said to be in God's love, Saint Paul, and all believers. 2. The ground and Foundation of all God's love, which he bears and manifests to believers, christ jesus. 3. The special Interest that the faithful have in christ jesus, Set forth by a note of Relation betwixt christ and them — Our Lord.
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if it were possible they should concurr to separate us from Christ Jesus. 3. Nor Principallities nor Powers ] the power of Kings, Emperours, Popes, Tyrants throughout the whole world. 4. Nor things present, nor things to Come, ] all events good or bad, which now or hereafter may befall us. 5. Nor any other Creature ] not any other thing Created, of what sort soever,
if it were possible they should concur to separate us from christ jesus. 3. Nor Principalities nor Powers ] the power of Kings, emperors, Popes, Tyrants throughout the Whole world. 4. Nor things present, nor things to Come, ] all events good or bad, which now or hereafter may befall us. 5. Nor any other Creature ] not any other thing Created, of what sort soever,
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how great soever, or how terrible soever it may seem to us. 6. Shall be able to separate us from the love of God,) the love of God is to be taken here,
how great soever, or how terrible soever it may seem to us. 6. Shall be able to separate us from the love of God,) the love of God is to be taken Here,
Now I come to the particular points in the Text, which are too many to be taken notice of at present, it would be too much work for the short time alloted for this Exercise:
Now I come to the particular points in the Text, which Are too many to be taken notice of At present, it would be too much work for the short time allotted for this Exercise:
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— I am perswaded, &c. Prop. 2. That there is nothing in Heaven, Earth, or Hell, nothing that is now or shall be hereafter, can possibly separate the faithful from the love and favour of God, which he bears to them in Christ Jesus their Lord.
— I am persuaded, etc. Prop. 2. That there is nothing in Heaven, Earth, or Hell, nothing that is now or shall be hereafter, can possibly separate the faithful from the love and favour of God, which he bears to them in christ jesus their Lord.
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So we know, that we are translated from Death to Life, ver. 14. We know we are of the Truth, ver. 19. And we know that we are of God, ver. 24. So 1 Joh. 5. 19. and so 2 Cor. 5. 1. We know that if our Earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, &c.
So we know, that we Are translated from Death to Life, ver. 14. We know we Are of the Truth, ver. 19. And we know that we Are of God, ver. 24. So 1 John 5. 19. and so 2 Cor. 5. 1. We know that if our Earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, etc.
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but it is obtained by long experience, by reflection of Conscience and Faith upon our selves, whereby we evidently see that we are in a good and gracious estate, experimentally descerning what God hath done for us;
but it is obtained by long experience, by reflection of Conscience and Faith upon our selves, whereby we evidently see that we Are in a good and gracious estate, experimentally discerning what God hath done for us;
Lord how is it that thou wilt manifest thy self unto us and not unto the world? Now this manifestation is Christs act, who being a free Agent may suspend his own act, and withdraw himself;
Lord how is it that thou wilt manifest thy self unto us and not unto the world? Now this manifestation is Christ act, who being a free Agent may suspend his own act, and withdraw himself;
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therefore this assurance may be interrupted, may be overclouded, and a child of God, of Light, may walk in darkness and see no light, Esa. 5. 10. — III. It is called boldness, so tis usually translated, Heb. 4. 16. Let us come boldly to the Throne of grace, and Ephes. 3. 12. In whom we have boldness and access with Confidence.
Therefore this assurance may be interrupted, may be overclouded, and a child of God, of Light, may walk in darkness and see no Light, Isaiah 5. 10. — III. It is called boldness, so this usually translated, Hebrew 4. 16. Let us come boldly to the Throne of grace, and Ephesians 3. 12. In whom we have boldness and access with Confidence.
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Now this boldness, is the boldness of faith, not of presumption, it is an holy boldness, not an impudent boldness, it is a child-like boldness an undaunted,
Now this boldness, is the boldness of faith, not of presumption, it is an holy boldness, not an impudent boldness, it is a childlike boldness an undaunted,
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they shall be imperfect in the knowledge of Scripture, which is their rule of trying, imperfect in the knowledge of their own obscure and deceitful hearts, some strangeness to God and themselves there will still remain, some darkness will overspread the face of their souls.
they shall be imperfect in the knowledge of Scripture, which is their Rule of trying, imperfect in the knowledge of their own Obscure and deceitful hearts, Some strangeness to God and themselves there will still remain, Some darkness will overspread the face of their Souls.
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Obj. But why doth St. Paul call it a fulness of faith or a full assurance? Answ. St. Paul calls it so •n comparison of lower degrees, •nd not because it is perfect,
Object But why does Saint Paul call it a fullness of faith or a full assurance? Answer Saint Paul calls it so •n comparison of lower Degrees, •nd not Because it is perfect,
why not all? Perhaps •n some their certainty may be so •reat, as to overcome all sensible •oubtings, all sensible stirrings of •nbelief, by reason of the sweet •nd powerfull acts,
why not all? Perhaps •n Some their certainty may be so •reat, as to overcome all sensible •oubtings, all sensible stirrings of •nbelief, by reason of the sweet •nd powerful acts,
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It is called also sometimes the full assurance of understanding, 2 Col. 2. Sometimes the full assurance of hope, Heb. 6. 11. Sometimes the full assurance of faith, Heb. 10. 22. Tis not these graces,
It is called also sometime the full assurance of understanding, 2 Col. 2. Sometime the full assurance of hope, Hebrew 6. 11. Sometime the full assurance of faith, Hebrew 10. 22. This not these graces,
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not as soon as he begins to fight, or at the second Combate, but when he hath fought the battle and hath got the Victory, hath got the day of his Corruptions,
not as soon as he begins to fight, or At the second Combat, but when he hath fought the battle and hath god the Victory, hath god the day of his Corruptions,
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and soundly mortified, then is the time, when God gives it. And thirdly, tis a secret sweet, known only to him that hath it. VI. Lastly tis called a perswasion, so in the Text:
and soundly mortified, then is the time, when God gives it. And Thirdly, this a secret sweet, known only to him that hath it. VI. Lastly this called a persuasion, so in the Text:
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1. Because St. Paul and other Believers, the Saints before us, have been assured of this, by ordinary Faith, this is clear, 2 Cor. 5. 1. To go no farther than this eighth to the Rom. 15. 16. v. and the words of my Text, I am perswaded, a place for the proof of this point beyond all exception.
1. Because Saint Paul and other Believers, the Saints before us, have been assured of this, by ordinary Faith, this is clear, 2 Cor. 5. 1. To go no farther than this eighth to the Rom. 15. 16. v. and the words of my Text, I am persuaded, a place for the proof of this point beyond all exception.
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for though he saith I am perswaded, as speaking of himself, yet in the matter of perswasion he joyneth all the faithfull, as that nothing can separate (us) v. 39. speaking generally of all, which is proved by many speeches before.
for though he Says I am persuaded, as speaking of himself, yet in the matter of persuasion he Joineth all the faithful, as that nothing can separate (us) v. 39. speaking generally of all, which is proved by many Speeches before.
did St. Paul only grone? and who shall seperate us from the love of God, was St. Paul only beloved? And we are killed all the day long, and we are more than Conquerors, including all the faithful.
did Saint Paul only groan? and who shall separate us from the love of God, was Saint Paul only Beloved? And we Are killed all the day long, and we Are more than Conquerors, including all the faithful.
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Mark 9. 24. I believe. 2 Tim. 1. 12. I know whom I have believed. He may know that he loves Christ Jesus in sincerity Joh. 21. 15, 16, 17. If God hath given a man the good things that accompany salvation, he may know it. 1 Cor. 2. 12. and consequently be assured of his salvation.
Mark 9. 24. I believe. 2 Tim. 1. 12. I know whom I have believed. He may know that he loves christ jesus in sincerity John 21. 15, 16, 17. If God hath given a man the good things that accompany salvation, he may know it. 1 Cor. 2. 12. and consequently be assured of his salvation.
to these, I might add many arguments more, As, that the Scriptures would never make such a wide difference between the godly and the wicked, the Children of God and the Children of the Devil,
to these, I might add many Arguments more, As, that the Scriptures would never make such a wide difference between the godly and the wicked, the Children of God and the Children of the devil,
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or whether we be reprobates or no? if it cannot be known, why should we search for that, which cannot be found? How can we obey those precepts, which require us to rejoyce always in the Lord.
or whither we be Reprobates or not? if it cannot be known, why should we search for that, which cannot be found? How can we obey those Precepts, which require us to rejoice always in the Lord.
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Phil. 4. 4. To call God Father. Luk. 11. 2. to live in his praises Psal. 149. 1. 2, 3, 4. to long for Christs coming Rev. 22. 20. to comfort our selves with the mention of it. 1 Thess. 4. last.
Philip 4. 4. To call God Father. Luk. 11. 2. to live in his praises Psalm 149. 1. 2, 3, 4. to long for Christ coming Rev. 22. 20. to Comfort our selves with the mention of it. 1 Thess 4. last.
which are all consequents of assurance, who can obey these precepts, performe these duties heartily, that is not in some measure assured that he is the Child of God? Again there are some duties which either the Saints only,
which Are all consequents of assurance, who can obey these Precepts, perform these duties heartily, that is not in Some measure assured that he is the Child of God? Again there Are Some duties which either the Saints only,
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as sing unto the Lord all the Saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness, Psal. 30. 4. O love the Lord all yee his Saints, and let the Saints shoot for joy.
as sing unto the Lord all the Saints of his, and give thanks At the remembrance of his holiness, Psalm 30. 4. Oh love the Lord all ye his Saints, and let the Saints shoot for joy.
Use. 1. That if such an assurance may be obtained, then that is a Popish Error, which (according to the Cannons of the Councel of Trent) is that no man can have any assurance of his salvation in this life, otherwise then conjectural,
Use. 1. That if such an assurance may be obtained, then that is a Popish Error, which (according to the Cannons of the Council of Trent) is that no man can have any assurance of his salvation in this life, otherwise then conjectural,
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He that is a Papist indeed, is bound by the principles of his own Religion to be in suspence of that to his dying day, without the knowledge of which a Christian can never have any sollid comfort.
He that is a Papist indeed, is bound by the principles of his own Religion to be in suspense of that to his dying day, without the knowledge of which a Christian can never have any solid Comfort.
4. They have tayles like Scorpions, stings in their tayles, their doctrine is such, that in the end it will wound the Soul and conscience of him that receives it intollerably, they can never have found peace and comfort in their consciences that receive it, and believe it.
4. They have tails like Scorpions, stings in their tails, their Doctrine is such, that in the end it will wound the Soul and conscience of him that receives it intolerably, they can never have found peace and Comfort in their Consciences that receive it, and believe it.
I might farther inlarge this use to the confutation, or rather reprehension, of some amongst us, who renounce Popery and yet think this impossible and too high a point; such as are no Papists;
I might farther enlarge this use to the confutation, or rather reprehension, of Some among us, who renounce Popery and yet think this impossible and too high a point; such as Are no Papists;
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for the Scripture saith expresly salvation is far from them, and they shall not inherit Gods Kingdom 1 Cor. 6. 9. and these evidences will come in strongly against them at death and Judgment to their confutation and confusion.
for the Scripture Says expressly salvation is Far from them, and they shall not inherit God's Kingdom 1 Cor. 6. 9. and these evidences will come in strongly against them At death and Judgement to their confutation and confusion.
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but to refuse, or not to endeavour to know that, which God hath commanded us to search and find out, this is disobedience, unthankfulness and contempt.
but to refuse, or not to endeavour to know that, which God hath commanded us to search and find out, this is disobedience, unthankfulness and contempt.
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If men buy houses or lands or take leases, or put out money, what a doe to make these things sure? How many draughts of paper must there be? what scanning of words,
If men buy houses or Lands or take leases, or put out money, what a doe to make these things sure? How many draughts of paper must there be? what scanning of words,
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but this, my mind gives me so, &c. But this perswasion is a delusion of Satan and thy own deceitful heart, this perswasion comes not from the spirit of God,
but this, my mind gives me so, etc. But this persuasion is a delusion of Satan and thy own deceitful heart, this persuasion comes not from the Spirit of God,
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and is always a false Prophet, speaking peace, when no peace is, and the false spirit works effectually in the hearts of such, this false assurance Luk. 11. 21. 2. Such as say they are assured because they never doubted;
and is always a false Prophet, speaking peace, when no peace is, and the false Spirit works effectually in the hearts of such, this false assurance Luk. 11. 21. 2. Such as say they Are assured Because they never doubted;
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for take this for an infallible truth, he that never doubted, never believed, and he that never believed, never had a sound assurance of his salvation:
for take this for an infallible truth, he that never doubted, never believed, and he that never believed, never had a found assurance of his salvation:
true faith is accompanied with doubts, why art thou disquieted and cast down oh my Soul? Psal. 42. 5. and O thou of little faith wherefore dost thou doubt.
true faith is accompanied with doubts, why art thou disquieted and cast down o my Soul? Psalm 42. 5. and Oh thou of little faith Wherefore dost thou doubt.
whereas they that never had them and are thereupon confident of their good Estates, this false assurance of theirs will end in great fear• and desperate terrours Job. 18. 14. His confidence, saith Bildod, shall be rooted out of his Tabernacle,
whereas they that never had them and Are thereupon confident of their good Estates, this false assurance of theirs will end in great fear• and desperate terrors Job. 18. 14. His confidence, Says Bildod, shall be rooted out of his Tabernacle,
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then know thy perswasion is a false perswasion, a false assurance; no assurance of Gods people, no assurance of faith, which doth not exclude all doubting.
then know thy persuasion is a false persuasion, a false assurance; no assurance of God's people, no assurance of faith, which does not exclude all doubting.
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But that assurance only is good, that is built upon the word of God, not the word of man, they that rest upon every bodies good word can assure themselves of nothing but that heavy woe in Luk 6. 26. woe unto you, when all men speak well of you: and therefore saith the Apostle.
But that assurance only is good, that is built upon the word of God, not the word of man, they that rest upon every bodies good word can assure themselves of nothing but that heavy woe in Luk 6. 26. woe unto you, when all men speak well of you: and Therefore Says the Apostle.
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5. Another sort that boast of false assurance, are false believers, temporaries, who having, by some common work of the spirit, some common gifts and graces wrought in them, some illumination, convictions, joy in the word and some partial reformation, are presently so full of assurance, that they have not any doubts;
5. another sort that boast of false assurance, Are false believers, Temporaries, who having, by Some Common work of the Spirit, Some Common Gifts and graces wrought in them, Some illumination, convictions, joy in the word and Some partial Reformation, Are presently so full of assurance, that they have not any doubts;
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Mat. 7. 20. So by their fruits ye shall know these false assurances, or perswasions, which make men never the better, work no change in their lives;
Mathew 7. 20. So by their fruits you shall know these false assurances, or persuasions, which make men never the better, work no change in their lives;
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they harden mens hearts, and keep them from sorrowing for sin, Isa. 57. 10. thou saidst not, there is no hope, therefore thou wert not grieved;
they harden men's hearts, and keep them from sorrowing for since, Isaiah 57. 10. thou Said not, there is no hope, Therefore thou Wertenberg not grieved;
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nay they can commit very hainous sins and never be troubled at them Psal. 64. 4. they shoot in secret at the perfect, yea suddainly doe they shoot at him and fear not, they incourage themselves in an evil way.
nay they can commit very heinous Sins and never be troubled At them Psalm 64. 4. they shoot in secret At the perfect, yea suddenly do they shoot At him and Fear not, they encourage themselves in an evil Way.
in Isa. 29. 9. when the Lord had sayd stay your selves and wonder, in v. 10. he adds this to be the judgment they should wonder at, the Lord hath covered you with a spirit of slumber,
in Isaiah 29. 9. when the Lord had said stay your selves and wonder, in v. 10. he adds this to be the judgement they should wonder At, the Lord hath covered you with a Spirit of slumber,
therefore let me invert the words of the Apostle concerning true confidence Heb. 10. 35. and say concerning this, cast it away, cast away your confidence,
Therefore let me invert the words of the Apostle Concerning true confidence Hebrew 10. 35. and say Concerning this, cast it away, cast away your confidence,
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1. Mot. Nothing else can be assured, are not riches, honours, possessions, relations, and all worldly injoyments uncertain? is there not vanity written upon them all,
1. Mot. Nothing Else can be assured, Are not riches, honours, possessions, relations, and all worldly enjoyments uncertain? is there not vanity written upon them all,
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and are they not all subject to variation and loss? such uncertain beings they are, that the wise man saith they are not, Pro. 23. 5. they are but like a flock of birds in a mans yard, which he cannot call his own,
and Are they not all Subject to variation and loss? such uncertain beings they Are, that the wise man Says they Are not, Pro 23. 5. they Are but like a flock of Birds in a men yard, which he cannot call his own,
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God hath often charged his people to contend for the security and assurance of their spiritual Estates. 2. Pet. 1. 10. 2 Cor. 13. 5. and in Heb. 6. 11. we desire that every one of you doe shew the some diligence, to the full assurance of hope unto the end.
God hath often charged his people to contend for the security and assurance of their spiritual Estates. 2. Pet. 1. 10. 2 Cor. 13. 5. and in Hebrew 6. 11. we desire that every one of you do show the Some diligence, to the full assurance of hope unto the end.
If there were a book written, that would tell men what should certainly befal them in this world to their last breath, O how desirous would people be to procure and read it? now is it so desirable to know our destiny, to heare and know prophecies, what shall hapen to us in this life? and is it not as desirable to know and be assured what shall be our portion to all eternity, what we must trust to and look for, what state and place we must be in for ever? why there is a book will tell you this, the written word of God,
If there were a book written, that would tell men what should Certainly befall them in this world to their last breath, Oh how desirous would people be to procure and read it? now is it so desirable to know our destiny, to hear and know prophecies, what shall happen to us in this life? and is it not as desirable to know and be assured what shall be our portion to all eternity, what we must trust to and look for, what state and place we must be in for ever? why there is a book will tell you this, the written word of God,
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and if ever God bestow this blessing of assurance upon thee (whatever thy condition be in the world) thou wilt account thy self the happiest man upon earth,
and if ever God bestow this blessing of assurance upon thee (whatever thy condition be in the world) thou wilt account thy self the Happiest man upon earth,
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what sweet thoughts mightest thou have of God when thou art assured of his love and thine own salvation? All that greatness, jealousy and Justice in God, which is the terror of others, will be matter of incouragment and joy to thee;
what sweet thoughts Mightest thou have of God when thou art assured of his love and thine own salvation? All that greatness, jealousy and justice in God, which is the terror of Others, will be matter of Encouragement and joy to thee;
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and the benefits he hath procured, be to thee, who hast got this assurance? when thou canst put thy finger into his side and say with Thomas, my Lord and my God,
and the benefits he hath procured, be to thee, who hast god this assurance? when thou Canst put thy finger into his side and say with Thomas, my Lord and my God,
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and for the ministry of the word, thou wilt account their feet beautiful that bring the glad tydings of good things Rom. 10. 15. O, what sweetness doth this assurance put into the ordinanes of God? Into prayer,
and for the Ministry of the word, thou wilt account their feet beautiful that bring the glad tidings of good things Rom. 10. 15. O, what sweetness does this assurance put into the ordinanes of God? Into prayer,
thou maist now take comfort in them, and with David stile them loving kindnesses and tender mercies, that come from the very bowels of a loving and tender Father;
thou Mayest now take Comfort in them, and with David style them loving Kindnesses and tender Mercies, that come from the very bowels of a loving and tender Father;
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and all conditions, mercies, promises, thretnings, duty, ordinances, afflictions, losses, death it self. 5. Mot. This assurance as tis comfortable, so very profitable.
and all conditions, Mercies, promises, threatenings, duty, ordinances, afflictions, losses, death it self. 5. Mot. This assurance as this comfortable, so very profitable.
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Psal. 18. 1, 2. Psal. 116. 1. It will quicken thy, desires after him, it will confirm and strengthen thy trust in him Psal. 46. 1, 2, 3. It will fill thy heart with thankfulness, and heavenly mindedness, and exceedingly tend to thy perseverance.
Psalm 18. 1, 2. Psalm 116. 1. It will quicken thy, Desires After him, it will confirm and strengthen thy trust in him Psalm 46. 1, 2, 3. It will fill thy heart with thankfulness, and heavenly Mindedness, and exceedingly tend to thy perseverance.
to know thy self, this assurance is called knowledge of our selves. 2 Cor. 13. 5. and that thou maist not be deceived in proving thy self, let thy examination be;
to know thy self, this assurance is called knowledge of our selves. 2 Cor. 13. 5. and that thou Mayest not be deceived in proving thy self, let thy examination be;
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3. Painful and diligent. 4. Constant and continued. 4. Means is serious meditation, on the offers of the Gospel, the promises of the Gospel and performances of the Gospel:
3. Painful and diligent. 4. Constant and continued. 4. Means is serious meditation, on the offers of the Gospel, the promises of the Gospel and performances of the Gospel:
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2. This produceth assurance, as the cause, the effect Isa. 32. 17. 3. St. Paul found this fruit of a good conscience Act. 24. 15, 10. 2 Cor. 1. 12. 6. Make use of experiences, for experience breeds hope and hope assurance Rom. 5. 4. The experience you have of Gods goodness all your days, experience of Gods goodness to you in spirituals.
2. This Produceth assurance, as the cause, the Effect Isaiah 32. 17. 3. Saint Paul found this fruit of a good conscience Act. 24. 15, 10. 2 Cor. 1. 12. 6. Make use of experiences, for experience breeds hope and hope assurance Rom. 5. 4. The experience you have of God's Goodness all your days, experience of God's Goodness to you in spirituals.
and that for this very cause, because experience breeds hope, and that upon this ground, because though we be variable, yet Gods love is unchangable;
and that for this very cause, Because experience breeds hope, and that upon this ground, Because though we be variable, yet God's love is unchangeable;
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for nothing can separate thee from this love, nor deprive thee of this salvation. And so I pass to the second doctrine, where I must be more brief. The doctrine is this. —
for nothing can separate thee from this love, nor deprive thee of this salvation. And so I pass to the second Doctrine, where I must be more brief. The Doctrine is this. —
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nothing that now is, or shall be hereafter can possibly seperate the faithful from the love and favour of God, which he bears to them in Christ Jesus, their Lord. —
nothing that now is, or shall be hereafter can possibly separate the faithful from the love and favour of God, which he bears to them in christ jesus, their Lord. —
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he is not subject to change, no change in the world can make a change in him, Mal. 3. 6. I am the Lord I change not, He cannot be unfaithful in his promise,
he is not Subject to change, no change in the world can make a change in him, Malachi 3. 6. I am the Lord I change not, He cannot be unfaithful in his promise,
neither shall the Covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord, that hath mercy on thee Isa. 54. 10. Nor is there any imbecility or weakness in God, his power is infinite,
neither shall the Covenant of my peace be removed, Says the Lord, that hath mercy on thee Isaiah 54. 10. Nor is there any imbecility or weakness in God, his power is infinite,
Joh. 10. 29. The freeness of Gods love speaks the perpetuity of it; he loves not upon external motives, not for any thing in the creature, but freely,
John 10. 29. The freeness of God's love speaks the perpetuity of it; he loves not upon external motives, not for any thing in the creature, but freely,
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Joh. 10. 30. and if not from Him, then not from them, for they also are one in him Joh. 17. 21. and thou hast loved them as thou hast loved me saith our Saviour.
John 10. 30. and if not from Him, then not from them, for they also Are one in him John 17. 21. and thou hast loved them as thou hast loved me Says our Saviour.
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Use. 1. If there be nothing in Heaven, Earth or Hell that can possibly separate the faithful, &c. then this Doctrine affords matter of consutation of those, who hold that a Child of God may utterly fall away from Gods love;
Use. 1. If there be nothing in Heaven, Earth or Hell that can possibly separate the faithful, etc. then this Doctrine affords matter of consultation of those, who hold that a Child of God may utterly fallen away from God's love;
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though the sense and feeling of Gods love was separated from them. Gods love is an everlasting, unchangable, invincible love; it is founded upon Christ; in Christ you are Elected;
though the sense and feeling of God's love was separated from them. God's love is an everlasting, unchangeable, invincible love; it is founded upon christ; in christ you Are Elected;
Object. 1. Though persons cannot, though things cannot, though creatures cannot seperate, &c. yet Sin may and doth, Isa. 59. 2. Your iniquities have separated between you and your God.
Object. 1. Though Persons cannot, though things cannot, though creatures cannot separate, etc. yet since may and does, Isaiah 59. 2. Your iniquities have separated between you and your God.
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If raigning sins could not hinder Gods love at first, Ezek 16. 8. when thou layest in thy blood I looked upon thee and said behold, thy time is a time of love;
If reigning Sins could not hinder God's love At First, Ezekiel 16. 8. when thou layest in thy blood I looked upon thee and said behold, thy time is a time of love;
then the sins and failings and infirmities of Gods Children, when they are in the Estate of Gods love and favour, cannot break of Gods love and favour from them,
then the Sins and failings and infirmities of God's Children, when they Are in the Estate of God's love and favour, cannot break of God's love and favour from them,
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and this fear is a principal means to preserve them from falling into sin, Jer. 32. 40. I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them to do them good,
and this Fear is a principal means to preserve them from falling into since, Jer. 32. 40. I will make an everlasting Covenant with them, that I will not turn away from them to do them good,
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2. The belief and assurance of this, that nothing can separate us from Gods love, breeds in a Child of God, love to God again (we love him for loving us first) and an high esteem of his love, that is so sure and certain,
2. The belief and assurance of this, that nothing can separate us from God's love, breeds in a Child of God, love to God again (we love him for loving us First) and an high esteem of his love, that is so sure and certain,
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and this causeth fear in the heart, a filial fear to offend so loving and so everloving a Father, which fear in Scripture is opposed to Carnal security and presumption.
and this Causes Fear in the heart, a filial Fear to offend so loving and so everloving a Father, which Fear in Scripture is opposed to Carnal security and presumption.
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and loose the exercise of this grace of love, but he cannot fall totally or finally from his love to God, much water cannot quench his love to God, nor can floods drown it:
and lose the exercise of this grace of love, but he cannot fallen totally or finally from his love to God, much water cannot quench his love to God, nor can floods drown it:
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therefore some Interpreters make the words of my text to bear this sense, nothing shall separate us from the love we bear to God in Christ Jesus; as well, as the former.
Therefore Some Interpreters make the words of my text to bear this sense, nothing shall separate us from the love we bear to God in christ jesus; as well, as the former.
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and the continuance of it upon the constancy of our love to him, for so the love of God should be variable and changable, according to the change and alteration that is in us, which is contrary to the Scripture. 1 Jam. 17. and to the text,
and the Continuance of it upon the constancy of our love to him, for so the love of God should be variable and changeable, according to the change and alteration that is in us, which is contrary to the Scripture. 1 Jam. 17. and to the text,
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Or if you understand them of our love to God and Christ, then they are only incitations to quicken us to a growth and perseverance in that grace of love.
Or if you understand them of our love to God and christ, then they Are only incitations to quicken us to a growth and perseverance in that grace of love.
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this then is ground of abundant comfort, of firm, lasting and everlasting consolation to all the faithful, who are interested in the special love of God in Christ Jesus:
this then is ground of abundant Comfort, of firm, lasting and everlasting consolation to all the faithful, who Are interested in the special love of God in christ jesus:
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that are in the Estate of Gods love, in the state of grace (as divines call it) I call it the Estates of Gods love, in opposition to the Estate of Gods wrath, wherein we are all by nature, I say, this is matter of unspeakable comfort to all such and that first.
that Are in the Estate of God's love, in the state of grace (as Divines call it) I call it the Estates of God's love, in opposition to the Estate of God's wrath, wherein we Are all by nature, I say, this is matter of unspeakable Comfort to all such and that First.
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2. It affords you comfort against the mutability of mens love, the love of great men, of Princes is mutable, Joseph and Haman are east out of the Kings favour.
2. It affords you Comfort against the mutability of men's love, the love of great men, of Princes is mutable, Joseph and Haman Are east out of the Kings favour.
yea more friends and familiars, who were wont to shew much love, may shew much hatred, of which David complaines, Psal. 38. 11. and Psal. 55. 12, 13. that his equal, his Guide,
yea more Friends and familiars, who were wont to show much love, may show much hatred, of which David complains, Psalm 38. 11. and Psalm 55. 12, 13. that his equal, his Guide,
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And Job saith that his former friends did abhor him, and did not spare to spit in his face Job 30. 10. And have not we seen this in our days, friends not only ceasing to be friends, but turning mortal, killing enemies;
And Job Says that his former Friends did abhor him, and did not spare to spit in his face Job 30. 10. And have not we seen this in our days, Friends not only ceasing to be Friends, but turning Mortal, killing enemies;
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that is, in all our sojournings, and wandrings, thy love and favour hath been our Harbour, shelter and protection. 1 Joh. 4. 16. We have known and believed the love that God hath to us, God is love,
that is, in all our sojournings, and wanderings, thy love and favour hath been our Harbour, shelter and protection. 1 John 4. 16. We have known and believed the love that God hath to us, God is love,
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2. Probably thou hast a loving wife, Husband, beloved children and other dear friends and relations, these are comforts, choise comforts; but uncertain;
2. Probably thou hast a loving wife, Husband, Beloved children and other dear Friends and relations, these Are comforts, choice comforts; but uncertain;
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I will be with thee saith the Lord and will not leave thee nor forsake thee. Isa. 43. 2, 4. 3. Thou hast now sweet society with Gods people in his ordinances, both publique and private communion with them, this is a great comfort;
I will be with thee Says the Lord and will not leave thee nor forsake thee. Isaiah 43. 2, 4. 3. Thou hast now sweet society with God's people in his ordinances, both public and private communion with them, this is a great Comfort;
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Thus when thou art in a dry and desart Wilderness, ready to dye for thirst after the waters of the sanctuary, Gods love in Christ will then be a dew to thee,
Thus when thou art in a dry and desert Wilderness, ready to die for thirst After the waters of the sanctuary, God's love in christ will then be a due to thee,
but thou maist be separated and sequestred from that too, and made as poor as Job was by the plundring Caldeans and Sabeans. But still these cannot separate thee from Gods love, which is better than riches,
but thou Mayest be separated and sequestered from that too, and made as poor as Job was by the plundering Chaldaeans and Sabeans. But still these cannot separate thee from God's love, which is better than riches,
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principalitys and powers, may separate Soul and body, but neither Soul nor body from the love and favour of God, which is better than life Psalm 63. 3. 4. This doctrine affords the comfort against the loss of the sense and feeling of Gods love.
principalitys and Powers, may separate Soul and body, but neither Soul nor body from the love and favour of God, which is better than life Psalm 63. 3. 4. This Doctrine affords the Comfort against the loss of the sense and feeling of God's love.
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Joh. 17. 23. thou hast loved them, as thou hast loved me; now God loved Christ as dearly and truely when he hung upon the Cross, tormented in Soul and body, crying out, my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me;
John 17. 23. thou hast loved them, as thou hast loved me; now God loved christ as dearly and truly when he hung upon the Cross, tormented in Soul and body, crying out, my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me;
Though thou sittest in darkness, yet the Lord will be a light to thee; yea though thou fittest in darkness, dyest under a cloud, yet thou shalt be saved,
Though thou Sittest in darkness, yet the Lord will be a Light to thee; yea though thou Fittest in darkness, Dies under a cloud, yet thou shalt be saved,
and received to glory (because God loves thee, not because thou perceivest he loves thee) where thou shalt behold the beauty of his Holiness without clouds or darkness to all eternity.
and received to glory (Because God loves thee, not Because thou perceivest he loves thee) where thou shalt behold the beauty of his Holiness without Clouds or darkness to all eternity.
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And God continuing to love his people, will in time heal these divisions and make all those that are his to be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
And God Continuing to love his people, will in time heal these divisions and make all those that Are his to be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
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whom you can never love enough, nor fear enough, nor serve nor honour enough, for this great love of his to you, which made him send his own Son to dye in thy stead, to reconcile thee and bring thee into favour with himself,
whom you can never love enough, nor Fear enough, nor serve nor honour enough, for this great love of his to you, which made him send his own Son to die in thy stead, to reconcile thee and bring thee into favour with himself,
from which wonderful, invincible and eternal love nothing shall be able to separate thee, no not death it self, I am perswaded that neither death — shall separate us;
from which wondered, invincible and Eternal love nothing shall be able to separate thee, no not death it self, I am persuaded that neither death — shall separate us;
all the pains, terrors and tortures that accompany it, or what ever may befall Gods Children at their death, cannot separate them from the love of God in Christ Jesus. 1. Nothing that goes before death 2. Nothing that accompanys death.
all the pains, terrors and tortures that accompany it, or what ever may befall God's Children At their death, cannot separate them from the love of God in christ jesus. 1. Nothing that Goes before death 2. Nothing that accompanys death.
Psalm 41. 3. for God will strengthen them upon their bed of languishing, and make their bed in their sickness. 2. Nothing that accompanies death can separate them from his love.
Psalm 41. 3. for God will strengthen them upon their Bed of languishing, and make their Bed in their sickness. 2. Nothing that Accompanies death can separate them from his love.
By this argument Christ proves the resurrection of the body Mat. 22. 32. that God was the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; the ground of the argument is, that God made his covenant not only with the Souls of the Partriarcks, but with their whole persons.
By this argument christ Proves the resurrection of the body Mathew 22. 32. that God was the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; the ground of the argument is, that God made his Covenant not only with the Souls of the Partriarcks, but with their Whole Persons.
all the passages of it are ours. 1 Cor. 1. 22. Nay death in so far from separating the faithful from the Lord and his love, that it brings them home to the Lord,
all the passages of it Are ours. 1 Cor. 1. 22. Nay death in so Far from separating the faithful from the Lord and his love, that it brings them home to the Lord,
Ephes. 3. 19. Death is so far from casting a believing Soul out of Gods love, that it lancheth him into the bottomless Sea of Gods love, the bredth and depth whereof passeth knowledge,
Ephesians 3. 19. Death is so Far from casting a believing Soul out of God's love, that it launcheth him into the bottomless Sea of God's love, the breadth and depth whereof passes knowledge,
Mr. John Holland a memorable Saint, and a godly man, an eminent Minister of Christ, the day before he dyed, did earnestly call for a Bible, with these words come, come death approcheth, let us gather some flowers to comfort this heart, in this hour,
Mr. John Holland a memorable Saint, and a godly man, an eminent Minister of christ, the day before he died, did earnestly call for a bible, with these words come, come death Approaches, let us gather Some flowers to Comfort this heart, in this hour,
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Oh what an happy change shall I make from darkness to light, from night to day, from death to life, from sorrow to sollace, from a sinful world to an heavenly Being.
O what an happy change shall I make from darkness to Light, from night to day, from death to life, from sorrow to solace, from a sinful world to an heavenly Being.
And now ye blessed Angels bear me, O bear me into the bosome of my best beloved, Amen, Amen come Lord Jesus come quickly, and so fell asleep in the Lord.
And now you blessed Angels bear me, Oh bear me into the bosom of my best Beloved, Amen, Amen come Lord jesus come quickly, and so fell asleep in the Lord.
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So Mrs. Catherine Britterge, a Holly woman, said at her death, O my sweet Saviour, dost thou so love me, who am but dust and ashes? O how wonderful, how wonderful is thy love;
So Mrs. Catherine Britterge, a Holly woman, said At her death, Oh my sweet Saviour, dost thou so love me, who am but dust and Ashes? O how wondered, how wondered is thy love;
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but to rejoyce rather, because the time of her redemption was at hand; redemption from sin, from sorrow, from sickness and pain which she had long suffered.
but to rejoice rather, Because the time of her redemption was At hand; redemption from since, from sorrow, from sickness and pain which she had long suffered.
What a plerophory and full perswasion she had of her salvation and future happiness, appears by her words to my self, which were these, I know in whom I have believed,
What a plerophory and full persuasion she had of her salvation and future happiness, appears by her words to my self, which were these, I know in whom I have believed,
And also by her last, and remarkable words to her dear and disconsolate Husband, which she uttered a little before she breathed out her Soul into the bosom of her best beloved (alluding to the words of her Saviour) she said I goe to my Father and thy Father to my God and thy God.
And also by her last, and remarkable words to her dear and disconsolate Husband, which she uttered a little before she breathed out her Soul into the bosom of her best Beloved (alluding to the words of her Saviour) she said I go to my Father and thy Father to my God and thy God.
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1. It is a separation from our dear friends and relations, from husband, wife and children, from Father and Mother, death plucks us from all these at once, this is dreadful to nature;
1. It is a separation from our dear Friends and relations, from husband, wife and children, from Father and Mother, death plucks us from all these At once, this is dreadful to nature;
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It only takes us from friends on Earth to friends in Heaven, it brings us to the general assembly of the first born, to Jesus the media•our, to Angels and the Spirits of just men made perfect;
It only Takes us from Friends on Earth to Friends in Heaven, it brings us to the general assembly of the First born, to jesus the media•our, to Angels and the Spirits of just men made perfect;
So that by this separation we doe but change our place, not our company, and our faithful friends, which we leave behind us, shall shortly follow after us, co〈 … 〉 to us and we and them shall ever be with the Lord.
So that by this separation we do but change our place, not our company, and our faithful Friends, which we leave behind us, shall shortly follow After us, co〈 … 〉 to us and we and them shall ever be with the Lord.
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He that hath House and Land, Money and Stock, flocks and heards, riches and honours, high dignities and great preferments in the world, must take a final farewel of all these when death comes.
He that hath House and Land, Money and Stock, flocks and heards, riches and honours, high dignities and great preferments in the world, must take a final farewell of all these when death comes.
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and will bring him, ever by death, to better comforts, to a building, an house in Heaven, to inherit all things, to a rich and glorious purchase, to an everlasting Kingdom, to joyes unspeakable, felicity inconcevable and to Rivers of pleasures at Gods right hand for evermore.
and will bring him, ever by death, to better comforts, to a building, an house in Heaven, to inherit all things, to a rich and glorious purchase, to an everlasting Kingdom, to Joys unspeakable, felicity inconcevable and to rivers of pleasures At God's right hand for evermore.
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and the Soul to God that gave it, and Oh with what bitterness, with what throbs and groans with what sighs and tears, with what pangs and pains do these long and intimate acquaintance usually part? But though death part Soul and body,
and the Soul to God that gave it, and O with what bitterness, with what throbs and groans with what sighs and tears, with what pangs and pains do these long and intimate acquaintance usually part? But though death part Soul and body,
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but let not the beloved of the Lord fear it, which is so much their friend (because God loves them) as to bring them into the bosome of his love and to a present and perfect Union with himself, which was the reason why Job so little feared it,
but let not the Beloved of the Lord Fear it, which is so much their friend (Because God loves them) as to bring them into the bosom of his love and to a present and perfect union with himself, which was the reason why Job so little feared it,
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and he and his hopes of being in the love of God perish together Prov. 11. 7. 2. Death separates the wicked from that common and general love of God, wherewith he loveth all his creatures, especially mankind;
and he and his hope's of being in the love of God perish together Curae 11. 7. 2. Death separates the wicked from that Common and general love of God, wherewith he loves all his creatures, especially mankind;
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Death puts an end to Gods patience, separates them from Gods protection, from all things that were good and comfortable to them here in this life, from all Gods ordinances,
Death puts an end to God's patience, separates them from God's protection, from all things that were good and comfortable to them Here in this life, from all God's ordinances,
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This assurance will make thee triumph over death, as an enemy that cannot hurt thee, a Serpent that cannot sting thee, a privation that cannot deprive thee of Gods love.
This assurance will make thee triumph over death, as an enemy that cannot hurt thee, a Serpent that cannot sting thee, a privation that cannot deprive thee of God's love.
its worth seeking, for if once attained, you will be so far from fearing death, that you will say with old Simeon, Lord, mine eyes have seen thy salvation, my Soul is assured of thy love, therefore now let thy Servant depart in peace.
its worth seeking, for if once attained, you will be so Far from fearing death, that you will say with old Simeon, Lord, mine eyes have seen thy salvation, my Soul is assured of thy love, Therefore now let thy Servant depart in peace.
And here I may set before you, as an example to follow, this pretious Saint, whose sad funerals we now celebrate, who by the use of means, servent prayer, self examination, search of the Scriptures, meditation on the promises,
And Here I may Set before you, as an Exampl to follow, this precious Saint, whose sad funerals we now celebrate, who by the use of means, servient prayer, self examination, search of the Scriptures, meditation on the promises,
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and the Jews have a saying, that non facienda sunt monumenta justis, monuments are not to be made for the righteous, whose words and works are their best monuments,
and the jews have a saying, that non facienda sunt monumenta justis, monuments Are not to be made for the righteous, whose words and works Are their best monuments,
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1. That God may have the glory, whilst we shew forth the praises of this Saint, whom he long since called from darkness to light in his Kingdom of grace,
1. That God may have the glory, while we show forth the praises of this Saint, whom he long since called from darkness to Light in his Kingdom of grace,
She was richly adorned with those graces, wherewith the holy women of old were adorned, of which St. Peter speaks in 1 Pet. 3. from the v. 1. to 7. Recount those worthy women, recorded in sacred story, Obedient Sara, modest Rebecca, Devout Hanna, lovely Elizabeth, and Dorcas full of good works, and she was all these;
She was richly adorned with those graces, wherewith the holy women of old were adorned, of which Saint Peter speaks in 1 Pet. 3. from the v. 1. to 7. Recount those worthy women, recorded in sacred story, Obedient Sarah, modest Rebecca, Devout Hannah, lovely Elizabeth, and Dorcas full of good works, and she was all these;
she was excellent in all those vertues and graces, commendable in them, what Saint do you read of in all the book of God, which in some grace or other she did not resemble? she lived and dyed a daughter of Abraham, and is now (no doubt) at rest in Abrahams bosome. 2. But more particularly.
she was excellent in all those Virtues and graces, commendable in them, what Saint do you read of in all the book of God, which in Some grace or other she did not resemble? she lived and died a daughter of Abraham, and is now (not doubt) At rest in Abrahams bosom. 2. But more particularly.
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and (according to her matrimonial ingagement and duty) an obedient wife, as her loving husband survives to testifie. (2) Consider her as a Mother and a Mistress,
and (according to her matrimonial engagement and duty) an obedient wife, as her loving husband survives to testify. (2) Consider her as a Mother and a Mistress,
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Her care was that her family might know God and Jesus Christ, whom to know is life eternal: She was of a Joshuah like resolution, as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.
Her care was that her family might know God and jesus christ, whom to know is life Eternal: She was of a Joshua like resolution, as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.
her large bounty and charity, and offices of love in that kind, made her highly esteemed of all the poor in the place where she lived, which they testified by their bitter lamentation for her, when she dyed;
her large bounty and charity, and Offices of love in that kind, made her highly esteemed of all the poor in the place where she lived, which they testified by their bitter lamentation for her, when she died;
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nor shew her self sometimes holly and sometimes prophane, to please the company, but her words were (as those present were fit to receive them) savoury and tending to edification.
nor show her self sometime holly and sometime profane, to please the company, but her words were (as those present were fit to receive them) savoury and tending to edification.
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She wore the comely garment of an holy profession, without any visible spot, forgetting the things that were behind and pressing towards the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
She wore the comely garment of an holy profession, without any visible spot, forgetting the things that were behind and pressing towards the mark, for the prize of the high calling of God in christ jesus.
In her meekness she resembled Moses; this ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit rendred her amiable in the eyes of God and man. Her love was transcendent;
In her meekness she resembled Moses; this ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit rendered her amiable in the eyes of God and man. Her love was transcendent;
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as portion, for what he was, as well, as for what he had, she beheld him with the spouses eye, fairer then the Children of men, the chiefest of ten thousand, altogether lovely and pretious to her Soul. Her love was great to the publique Ordinances, to all Gods Ministers,
as portion, for what he was, as well, as for what he had, she beheld him with the Spouses eye, Fairer then the Children of men, the chiefest of ten thousand, altogether lovely and precious to her Soul. Her love was great to the public Ordinances, to all God's Ministers,
so that all her afflictions were but the trials and triumph of her patience and faith, by the exercise of which graces she at last came off a conquerour, through Christ that loved her,
so that all her afflictions were but the trials and triumph of her patience and faith, by the exercise of which graces she At last Come off a conqueror, through christ that loved her,
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Methinks I hear her calling to you out of Heaven (where her triumphant Soul is placed, amongst the Spirits of just men made perfect) as sometimes her Lord,
Methinks I hear her calling to you out of Heaven (where her triumphant Soul is placed, among the Spirits of just men made perfect) as sometime her Lord,
