A sermon of Mr. Benjamin Perkins, at the funeral of Mrs. Martha Robient, who deceased September the 15th, at Colchester, 1700 enlarged into a discourse on the excellent life and glorious death of a Christian, from 2 Tim. 4. 7,8 : with an enquiry into the reasons of the grand prohibition on the servants of God to continue here in his service, signify'd to them by death, from Heb. 7. 23 / by T. Beverley.
I doubt not, All the Godly and the Serious, and Sensible here present, will readily acknowledge with me, That this is a Time to Mourn: But will it not look like the adventuring on a Paradox, to affirm to you ▪ That it is also a Time to Rejoyce?
I doubt not, All the Godly and the Serious, and Sensible Here present, will readily acknowledge with me, That this is a Time to Mourn: But will it not look like the adventuring on a Paradox, to affirm to you ▪ That it is also a Time to Rejoice?
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While we are bemoaning their loss, we should be Rejoycing in the Crown and Glory of Saints, of which number she was we have so great Reason to be assured.
While we Are bemoaning their loss, we should be Rejoicing in the Crown and Glory of Saints, of which number she was we have so great Reason to be assured.
And concerning the not only unblameableness, but Piousness of her Life, for whose Death we now Mourn, it was so well known to all that knew her, that she hath therein a better Character, than I can give her;
And Concerning thee not only Unblamableness, but Piousness of her Life, for whose Death we now Mourn, it was so well known to all that knew her, that she hath therein a better Character, than I can give her;
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3. He kept the Faith, the great Faith of the Gospel, in union to the Crucified Jesus, which was the scandal of the Jews and Gentiles; even the Cross of Christ,
3. He kept the Faith, the great Faith of the Gospel, in Union to the crucified jesus, which was the scandal of the jews and Gentiles; even the Cross of christ,
Altho' therefore at the first view, the Apostle may appear, as a self-Subsisting, a self Confident Person in that three fold (I:) Yet when we duly weigh what he says in those places, Not I• It shews,
Although Therefore At the First view, the Apostle may appear, as a Self-subsisting, a self Confident Person in that three fold (I:) Yet when we duly weigh what he Says in those places, Not I• It shows,
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This is therefore, the not only Encouragement, but the very support, nay more, the subsistnce of Saints in all their holy Action and Motion: All is in Christ.
This is Therefore, the not only Encouragement, but the very support, nay more, the subsistnce of Saints in all their holy Actium and Motion: All is in christ.
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and perfumes their Persons, and services with his much Incense. And tho' many are ignorant of this great Gospel Doctrin, this was the consolation of our Friend in her Dying Hours.
and perfumes their Persons, and services with his much Incense. And though many Are ignorant of this great Gospel Doctrine, this was the consolation of our Friend in her Dying Hours.
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Now this Explication of the Apostles as it shuts out on one side all the Pharisaic Boasts in our selves, all the Self-righteousness and Self-sufficiency of Legalists;
Now this Explication of the Apostles as it shuts out on one side all the Pharisaic Boasts in our selves, all the Self-righteousness and Self-sufficiency of Legalists;
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so it utterly condemns all the Licentious pretensions of Carnalists, to live as they please; or to be Slothful, Negligent, Careless, Unactive in these great Transactions:
so it utterly condemns all the Licentious pretensions of Carnalists, to live as they please; or to be Slothful, Negligent, Careless, Unactive in these great Transactions:
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but Living as to Justification and Acceptance with God above. With those, who •re the Circumcision, Worshipping God in the Spirit, rejoicing in Christ Jesus;
but Living as to Justification and Acceptance with God above. With those, who •re the Circumcision, Worshipping God in the Spirit, rejoicing in christ jesus;
Thus I have given the True Evangelical sense of the Apostle placing so much upon himself, I have Fought, and Finished, and Kept. 'Tis but as if he had said, I have, 〈 ◊ 〉 can do all things through Christ strength•eing me:
Thus I have given the True Evangelical sense of the Apostle placing so much upon himself, I have Fought, and Finished, and Kept. It's but as if he had said, I have, 〈 ◊ 〉 can do all things through christ strength•eing me:
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For the Explaining of this warfare, in the warrs of the Lord, as they are stil'd Numb. 21.14. We are to consider the Grea• Lord mighty in Battle, who arms all his even the Lord Jesus, who appoints them ▪ who are therefore stiled Good Soldiers of Jesus Christ, who hath Redeemed them from being slaves of Justice, of Wrath, of Satan;
For the Explaining of this warfare, in the wars of the Lord, as they Are Styled Numb. 21.14. We Are to Consider the Grea• Lord mighty in Battle, who arms all his even the Lord jesus, who appoints them ▪ who Are Therefore styled Good Soldiers of jesus christ, who hath Redeemed them from being slaves of justice, of Wrath, of Satan;
1. The Apostle had to Fight with himself, his carnal Reason to Throw down the strong holds of that, to bring every thought into Captivity to Christ, all those high Thoughts of self-Righteousness, to slight all conferences with Flesh and Blood,
1. The Apostle had to Fight with himself, his carnal Reason to Throw down the strong holds of that, to bring every Thought into Captivity to christ, all those high Thoughts of self-Righteousness, to slight all conferences with Flesh and Blood,
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that in dwelling Sin. All those Willings and Lustings against the Spirit; In regard of which, the Apostle Expresses himself in the Language of a Combatant in those Games, that deals the most subduing, and mortifying Strokes and Blows;
that in Dwelling Sin. All those Willings and Lustings against the Spirit; In regard of which, the Apostle Expresses himself in the Language of a Combatant in those Games, that deals the most subduing, and mortifying Strokes and Blows;
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But it is in Christ, and through Christ, by whom, in whom as Crucified with him, the Flesh with its Lusts and Affections are Crucified and not in, or by himself.
But it is in christ, and through christ, by whom, in whom as crucified with him, the Flesh with its Lustiest and Affections Are crucified and not in, or by himself.
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To the Jews a Scandal; as it it was contrary to all the Revelation of God, in the Old Testament; and to the Gentiles Foolishness, as if it had no Agreement with the Reason, Learning,
To the jews a Scandal; as it it was contrary to all the Revelation of God, in the Old Testament; and to the Gentiles Foolishness, as if it had no Agreement with the Reason, Learning,
and Wit of Men of Understanding, and Accomplishment, 1 Cor. 1.23. 4. He had to Fight with the Powers of Darkness, Spiritual Wickednesses in high Places;
and Wit of Men of Understanding, and Accomplishment, 1 Cor. 1.23. 4. He had to Fight with the Powers of Darkness, Spiritual Wickednesses in high Places;
and having drne all to stand, Eph. 6.10. 5. All the Persecutors, and their cruelty, like the Beasts of Ephesus, in what Sense soever taken, He had to Fight with;
and having drne all to stand, Ephesians 6.10. 5. All the Persecutors, and their cruelty, like the Beasts of Ephesus, in what Sense soever taken, He had to Fight with;
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But he over came by the continual Application He made to the Death and Resurrection of Christ Jesus, who Loved him, and gave himself for him, in whom he desired to be Found.
But he over Come by the continual Application He made to the Death and Resurrection of christ jesus, who Loved him, and gave himself for him, in whom he desired to be Found.
the Strength of Sin is the Law, but thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord, as in the case of the Body of Sin and Death. All he places still in Christ;
the Strength of since is the Law, but thanks be to God through jesus christ our Lord, as in the case of the Body of since and Death. All he places still in christ;
and thus we see on all accounts, The Apostle Fought a good Fight, and through Christ had the Prospect of a High and Noble End of the VVar, that is, of Victory.
and thus we see on all accounts, The Apostle Fought a good Fight, and through christ had the Prospect of a High and Noble End of the VVar, that is, of Victory.
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The constraining Love of Christ, the living to him, the dying Dayly; Converse with the Word of God, Hearing, Reading, Meditation, Holy Discourse, Prayer, Thanksgiving;
The constraining Love of christ, the living to him, the dying Daily; Converse with the Word of God, Hearing, Reading, Meditation, Holy Discourse, Prayer, Thanksgiving;
Now to find our Heart engag'd herein, with all earnestness Pressing forward to reach the mark by the utmost stretch and extending our selves to it, is what the Apostle speaks of himself:
Now to find our Heart engaged herein, with all earnestness Pressing forward to reach the mark by the utmost stretch and extending our selves to it, is what the Apostle speaks of himself:
and it is a Glorious Review of a sincere, much more of an Eminent Christian; while he can behold Christ, the Alpha, and Omega, the Beginning, and End of All;
and it is a Glorious Review of a sincere, much more of an Eminent Christian; while he can behold christ, the Alpha, and Omega, the Beginning, and End of All;
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All the Haltings, the Falls, False-steps, the many Lingerings, made up, Answered, and Attoned for by the Author, and Finisher of our Faith, who for the Joy sett before Him, ran the whole course, the Father Lin'd out to Him, Doing always the things pleasing in his sight;
All the Haltings, the Falls, False-steps, the many Lingerings, made up, Answered, and Atoned for by the Author, and Finisher of our Faith, who for the Joy Set before Him, ran the Whole course, the Father Lined out to Him, Doing always the things pleasing in his sighed;
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And thus his servants follow his steps, and so we have reason to hope of this his Servant, that she was swift, she Finished her course, she Finished the course she was sett in,
And thus his Servants follow his steps, and so we have reason to hope of this his Servant, that she was swift, she Finished her course, she Finished the course she was Set in,
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though a more private, and retired one, before she was Prohibited, as the true sense of that word, we Translate (Not suffered) signifies, Heb. 7.21. To continue any longer therein.
though a more private, and retired one, before she was Prohibited, as the true sense of that word, we Translate (Not suffered) signifies, Hebrew 7.21. To continue any longer therein.
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All the redeemed of Christ in, and by him, running their course, and so entring into their Masters Joy; but there was also in all times a more Publick, and high sphere of Action;
All the redeemed of christ in, and by him, running their course, and so entering into their Masters Joy; but there was also in all times a more Public, and high sphere of Actium;
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For herein the Apostle had a Line given to him and a measure, the measure of the Line, which he would not stretch himself, nor into other Mens Labours, but according the Rule or Line prescribed him by God, 2 Cor. 10.13, &c. And this was so abundant, that he Laboured more abundantly, then any other, 1 Cor. 15.10. He was the Apostle of the Gentiles, Ministring the Gospel of God so to them, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be a Sacrifice, Acceptable to God by Jesus Christ, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit;
For herein the Apostle had a Line given to him and a measure, the measure of the Line, which he would not stretch himself, nor into other Men's Labours, but according the Rule or Line prescribed him by God, 2 Cor. 10.13, etc. And this was so abundant, that he Laboured more abundantly, then any other, 1 Cor. 15.10. He was the Apostle of the Gentiles, Ministering the Gospel of God so to them, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be a Sacrifice, Acceptable to God by jesus christ, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit;
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and whereof he saith, He might Glory; And the Line was so every way enlarged, that he Preached the Gospel round about from Jerusalem to Wyricum, Rom. 15.16, &c. He did fully,
and whereof he Says, He might Glory; And the Line was so every Way enlarged, that he Preached the Gospel round about from Jerusalem to Wyricum, Rom. 15.16, etc. He did Fully,
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He was most mindful to ascribe all to Grace, 1 Cor. 15.10. By the Grace of God he was All, that He was; and after all his Discourse of his Line, and measure, He concludes;
He was most mindful to ascribe all to Grace, 1 Cor. 15.10. By the Grace of God he was All, that He was; and After all his Discourse of his Line, and measure, He concludes;
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He that Glorieth, Let him Glory in the Lord, 2 Cor. 10.17. The Apostle Finished this course, under and by the High Priest, and Apostle of our Profession, whose the fupreme Glory in all is;
He that Glorieth, Let him Glory in the Lord, 2 Cor. 10.17. The Apostle Finished this course, under and by the High Priest, and Apostle of our Profession, whose the fupreme Glory in all is;
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Inasmuch as He, who Built the House hath more Honour, then the House; whose House with all Prophets, Apostles, and Saints, Heb. 3.1. The Apostle was;
Inasmuch as He, who Built the House hath more Honour, then the House; whose House with all prophets, Apostles, and Saints, Hebrew 3.1. The Apostle was;
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Herein the Apostle speaks again, as a mighty Champion, that retain'd the Riches of Faith, Much more precious, then of Gold, that Perisheth: The Faith he retain'd with such a Might,
Herein the Apostle speaks again, as a mighty Champion, that retained the Riches of Faith, Much more precious, then of Gold, that Perishes: The Faith he retained with such a Might,
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and his Righteousness, who is pleased, because he himself is indeed the All of Faith, •o be styled Faith it self, Gal. 3.23. 2. It is the whole Truth of the Gospel, as the Apostle Jude gives it the Honourable Title of the Faith once, at once, once for All;
and his Righteousness, who is pleased, Because he himself is indeed the All of Faith, •o be styled Faith it self, Gal. 3.23. 2. It is the Whole Truth of the Gospel, as the Apostle U^de gives it the Honourable Title of the Faith once, At once, once for All;
The Faith embracing the truth that is after Godliness, which whoever walks contrary to, denies the Faith; The Faith that looks to the Eternal State and Condition;
The Faith embracing the truth that is After Godliness, which whoever walks contrary to, Denies the Faith; The Faith that looks to the Eternal State and Condition;
The Faith even the Plerophory of it, sprinckling the Heart from an Evil Conscience by the Blood of Jesus, the Faith, by which we have Peace with God, the faith that embraces the Promises, by which we cleanse our selves from all Filthiness of Flesh, and Spirit;
The Faith even the Plerophory of it, sprinkling the Heart from an Evil Conscience by the Blood of jesus, the Faith, by which we have Peace with God, the faith that embraces thee Promises, by which we cleanse our selves from all Filthiness of Flesh, and Spirit;
The faith that passes through all afflictions, temptations, and tryals, till those Pillars are set up with this Inscription, Rev. 13. Here is the Faith and Patience of the Saints, here are they, who keep the Commandments of God,
The faith that passes through all afflictions, temptations, and trials, till those Pillars Are Set up with this Inscription, Rev. 13. Here is the Faith and Patience of the Saints, Here Are they, who keep the commandments of God,
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This the Lord as a Righteous Judge gives, and he gives as a Crown of Righteousness; Because Jesus Christ hath purchased it with his own Blood, and Obedience;
This the Lord as a Righteous Judge gives, and he gives as a Crown of Righteousness; Because jesus christ hath purchased it with his own Blood, and obedience;
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but most Glorious, herein is tha• State, He in the Father, the Father in Him and Saints hereby in Christ, and in the F•ther; and the Love wherewith the Fathe• Loved Him,
but most Glorious, herein is tha• State, He in the Father, the Father in Him and Saints hereby in christ, and in the F•ther; and the Love wherewith the Fathe• Loved Him,
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even before the Foundation 〈 ◊ 〉 the World is in them, because He is in them and in all this the Son Intercedes with th• Father, as a Righteous Father, John 17. 2• &c.
even before the Foundation 〈 ◊ 〉 the World is in them, Because He is in them and in all this the Son Intercedes with th• Father, as a Righteous Father, John 17. 2• etc.
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Hen•• forth, or as the word in the Greek signifie• NONLATINALPHABET, That which remaineth is, there 〈 ◊ 〉 laid up for me, &c. An expression suitab•• to this is that, Heb. 4.9. There remaineth rest for the People of God;
Hen•• forth, or as the word in the Greek signifie•, That which remains is, there 〈 ◊ 〉 laid up for me, etc. an expression suitab•• to this is that, Hebrew 4.9. There remains rest for the People of God;
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If the Judgment wicked Men be laid up in store with Go• and Sealed among his treasures, Deut. 〈 ◊ 〉 34. How much more the Salvation, 〈 ◊ 〉 Glory, and Blessedness of his Saints:
If the Judgement wicked Men be laid up in store with Go• and Sealed among his treasures, Deuteronomy 〈 ◊ 〉 34. How much more the Salvation, 〈 ◊ 〉 Glory, and Blessedness of his Saints:
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and is assur'd by his Righteousness, and Veracity, that cannot fail. This remainder is so Connexed, as not possible to be separated, from what went before;
and is assured by his Righteousness, and Veracity, that cannot fail. This remainder is so Connexed, as not possible to be separated, from what went before;
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In which there was a Person, solemnly constituted, who should adjudge the Prizes, and Determine the Lawfulness of the striving, as the Apostle says, a Man is not Crowned, except he strive Lawfully. And it was expected from such a Person in that State of Honour, that he should be Fair, Equal,
In which there was a Person, solemnly constituted, who should adjudge the Prizes, and Determine the Lawfulness of the striving, as the Apostle Says, a Man is not Crowned, except he strive Lawfully. And it was expected from such a Person in that State of Honour, that he should be Fair, Equal,
That it depends wholly upon what hath been done by the Captain of their salvation; His Obedience and his Sacrifice, the Author, and Finisher of Faith; What he hath done without them;
That it depends wholly upon what hath been done by the Captain of their salvation; His obedience and his Sacrifice, the Author, and Finisher of Faith; What he hath done without them;
Because there is an exact Ballance, between what is Christs, and the Glory of the Crown, and of the Prize; So that Scripture delights in the use of the Word, Just, Righteous, Righteousness in the Admensuration to all in Christ at that Day Just, and the Justifier of Him that believes in Jesus;
Because there is an exact Balance, between what is Christ, and the Glory of the Crown, and of the Prize; So that Scripture delights in the use of the Word, Just, Righteous, Righteousness in the Admensuration to all in christ At that Day Just, and the Justifier of Him that believes in jesus;
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though to us, as in our selves, It is a Crown given, the Gift of Free Grace; as Eternal Life, oppos'd to Death the wages, due demerit, or desert of Sin:
though to us, as in our selves, It is a Crown given, the Gift of Free Grace; as Eternal Life, opposed to Death the wages, due demerit, or desert of since:
In which first and last the great Prophecies of Scripture are Fulfilled; we find therefore often in the Prophet; In those Days, and In that Day, as all Compriz'd under that great Point of time, the Fulness of time; the appearance of Christ in the Flesh, Gal. 4.4.
In which First and last the great Prophecies of Scripture Are Fulfilled; we find Therefore often in the Prophet; In those Days, and In that Day, as all Comprised under that great Point of time, the Fullness of time; the appearance of christ in the Flesh, Gal. 4.4.
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and that Solomon gives in short the Heads off, in that so wise Book, the Book of Ecclesiastes, or of the Preacher. At the End of the several events, there recorded;
and that Solomon gives in short the Heads off, in that so wise Book, the Book of Ecclesiastes, or of the Preacher. At the End of the several events, there recorded;
He says, God hath sett Eternity, or the Eternal World in their Hearts, Eccl. 3.1, &c. Then also are all the Great Misteries of the Gospel shall be clearly unfolded, and laid open;
He Says, God hath Set Eternity, or the Eternal World in their Hearts, Ecclesiastes 3.1, etc. Then also Are all the Great Mysteres of the Gospel shall be clearly unfolded, and laid open;
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And this because it is the Revelation of the Righteous Judgment of God; And then as the wicked shall be all in Horror, Tribulation, Anguish, and Amazement;
And this Because it is the Revelation of the Righteous Judgement of God; And then as the wicked shall be all in Horror, Tribulation, Anguish, and Amazement;
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They have run not as Incertainly, and as in Naval Contests, have not Shipwrack'd, but held fast the Faith: And so the Crown Adjudg'd to them by the Righteous Judge of the Combatants,
They have run not as Incertainly, and as in Naval Contests, have not Shipwrecked, but held fast the Faith: And so the Crown Adjudged to them by the Righteous Judge of the Combatants,
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4. The Apostle joyns with himself all those, who, Love the appearing of Jesus Christ, as those, whom the Righteous Judge will give the Crown of Righteousness unto, And this expression offers two considerations to us.
4. The Apostle joins with himself all those, who, Love the appearing of jesus christ, as those, whom the Righteous Judge will give the Crown of Righteousness unto, And this expression offers two considerations to us.
1. That seeing, the Apostle gives this short Character of Saints in General, and not so particularly, (as Fighting the good Fight; Finishing all their course, and keeping the Faith, ) but Loving the appearance of Jesus Christ; It shews, there may be;
1. That seeing, the Apostle gives this short Character of Saints in General, and not so particularly, (as Fighting the good Fight; Finishing all their course, and keeping the Faith,) but Loving the appearance of jesus christ; It shows, there may be;
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So whatever their different measures are in making up the full stature in Christ, yet they are all alike in the Glory, the Crown of Righteousness; Because it is all given by grace in Christ,
So whatever their different measures Are in making up the full stature in christ, yet they Are all alike in the Glory, the Crown of Righteousness; Because it is all given by grace in christ,
He gives the same Crown to the Last, as to the First, even as in the Parable, Mat. 20. 2. In that all Saints Love the Appearance of Christ, it is made certain;
He gives the same Crown to the Last, as to the First, even as in the Parable, Mathew 20. 2. In that all Saints Love the Appearance of christ, it is made certain;
the Faith, which gives them the assurance, and lifting up of the Head at the appearance of the great Judge, and Arbitrator of the Prize; and so they desire, long for,
the Faith, which gives them the assurance, and lifting up of the Head At the appearance of the great Judge, and Arbitrator of the Prize; and so they desire, long for,
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Applic. That which I would now infer from the whole discourse by way of Doctrinal conclusion, by way of Practical enforcement, by way of Consolation, relating to the particular occasion, shall be.
Application That which I would now infer from the Whole discourse by Way of Doctrinal conclusion, by Way of Practical enforcement, by Way of Consolation, relating to the particular occasion, shall be.
Whoever add to it, or diminish from it, will be found Lyars unto it; Blessed are they that trust in i• It will be to them a Sheild of Salvation. As to that Great Point, Righteousness by Faith in Christ without works; How suddenly do Men slide down to Another Gospel under the Apostles Anathema; and yet It is not another, but the clear, pure streams of Gospel-Truth and Grace are hereby troubled;
Whoever add to it, or diminish from it, will be found Liars unto it; Blessed Are they that trust in i• It will be to them a Shield of Salvation. As to that Great Point, Righteousness by Faith in christ without works; How suddenly do Men slide down to another Gospel under the Apostles Anathema; and yet It is not Another, but the clear, pure streams of Gospel truth and Grace Are hereby troubled;
Yet it doth not Answer the High Expression of the Gospel, excluding all Created, or Creature Righteousness in the Court of Righteousness, or Justification;
Yet it does not Answer the High Expression of the Gospel, excluding all Created, or Creature Righteousness in the Court of Righteousness, or Justification;
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yet Cover their Faces, Esa. 6. and their Feet, their Excellency and the Nakedness, and Folly of all Created Being before Increated and consist in and by Christ:
yet Cover their Faces, Isaiah 6. and their Feet, their Excellency and the Nakedness, and Folly of all Created Being before Increated and consist in and by christ:
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as this was also represented in those Sacramental Types, the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, Gen. 2. Warning Him against subsisting in Himself,
as this was also represented in those Sacramental Types, the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, Gen. 2. Warning Him against subsisting in Himself,
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as we find in the Revelation; Nothing therefore can enter into the Court of Justification, but Poor empty single Faith Receiving, Owning, Acknowledging, Grace; Receiving Grace in Abundance, (excluding all else,) and the Gift of Righteousness by Jesus Christ alone;
as we find in the Revelation; Nothing Therefore can enter into the Court of Justification, but Poor empty single Faith Receiving, Owning, Acknowledging, Grace; Receiving Grace in Abundance, (excluding all Else,) and the Gift of Righteousness by jesus christ alone;
who had always Admiring, Adoring thoughts of Free Grace; and thereby a great sense of Perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God, but all through Christ strengthning Her;
who had always Admiring, Adoring thoughts of Free Grace; and thereby a great sense of Perfecting Holiness in the fear of God, but all through christ strengthening Her;
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1. How in the lost undone State of the Children of Adam, there can arise such a Generation of Servants of God, both more eminent and smaller in this World.
1. How in the lost undone State of the Children of Adam, there can arise such a Generation of Servants of God, both more eminent and smaller in this World.
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That there should have been, and are such a Generation of the Servants of God in the World, in every Age down to the present Time, in the midst of such a World of Men, Ignorant of God, Alienated from his Life, without God in the World, without Christ and Enemies in their Minds;
That there should have been, and Are such a Generation of the Servants of God in the World, in every Age down to the present Time, in the midst of such a World of Men, Ignorant of God, Alienated from his Life, without God in the World, without christ and Enemies in their Minds;
the Seed of the Serpent, the Dragon, Haters of his Servants, and on all opportunities Slaying them; as Cair, the Seed of the Wicked one, Did Abel in the very Beginning;
the Seed of the Serpent, the Dragon, Haters of his Servants, and on all opportunities Slaying them; as Cair, the Seed of the Wicked one, Did Abel in the very Beginning;
That yet in the midst of all these, there should be a Generation of Men and Women, that should be in an NONLATINALPHABET, a course, a Lincal succession of the Saints and Servants of God,
That yet in the midst of all these, there should be a Generation of Men and Women, that should be in an, a course, a Lincal succession of the Saints and Servants of God,
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A Bruised Reed shall He not break, nor smoking Flax shall He quench, but shall send forth Judgment unto Truth of Victory, Esa. 42.1. That Servant of the Lord, with the Key of David on his shoulder, and strengthn'd with the Girdle of Faithfulness and Righteousness; The Nail fasten'd in a sure place, Esa. 22.20, &c. Upon whom is Hung all the Glory of his Fathers House, the off-spring, and the Issue; All Vessels of Greater and smaller Quantity, from the Vessels of Cups, even to All the Vessels of Flagons;
A bruised Reed shall He not break, nor smoking Flax shall He quench, but shall send forth Judgement unto Truth of Victory, Isaiah 42.1. That Servant of the Lord, with the Key of David on his shoulder, and strengthened with the Girdle of Faithfulness and Righteousness; The Nail fastened in a sure place, Isaiah 22.20, etc. Upon whom is Hung all the Glory of his Father's House, the offspring, and the Issue; All Vessels of Greater and smaller Quantity, from the Vessels of Cups, even to All the Vessels of Flagons;
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Now the Charter of His making Servants to God among the Children of Men, was given to the Second Adam: Immediately upon the Fall of the First Adam, so quick and immediate as to surprize the Power of Sathan in the First Effort;
Now the Charter of His making Servants to God among the Children of Men, was given to the Second Adam: Immediately upon the Fallen of the First Adam, so quick and immediate as to surprise the Power of Sathan in the First Effort;
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when God in a Judiclary process upon Sathan, says, to Him, under the disguise of the Serpent; I will put enmity between thy Seed and of the Woman; and this Seed of the Woman, the one Seed, Christ shall break the Head of the Serpent, Gen. 3. unto perfect Victory; and Thou shall bruise His Heel;
when God in a Judiclary process upon Sathan, Says, to Him, under the disguise of the Serpent; I will put enmity between thy Seed and of the Woman; and this Seed of the Woman, the one Seed, christ shall break the Head of the Serpent, Gen. 3. unto perfect Victory; and Thou shall bruise His Heel;
(of which is presently to be spoken;) There must be therefore a Seed of the Second Adam; Servants of God in every Generation, who shall Fight, Finish their course, Hold the Faith of the Seed of the Woman, the Second Adam, the Lord from Heaven, the Quickning Spirit, the Saviour to the uttermost, who Lives for ever to make Intercession, and so sustains all the Servants of God, coming to God by Him;
(of which is presently to be spoken;) There must be Therefore a Seed of the Second Adam; Servants of God in every Generation, who shall Fight, Finish their course, Hold the Faith of the Seed of the Woman, the Second Adam, the Lord from Heaven, the Quickening Spirit, the Saviour to the uttermost, who Lives for ever to make Intercession, and so sustains all the Servants of God, coming to God by Him;
He Bears them up in their State of Preisthood, as the Preist for ever; Constituted after the Power of an Endless Life, consecrated by the word of the Oath for evermore;
He Bears them up in their State of Priesthood, as the Priest for ever; Constituted After the Power of an Endless Life, consecrated by the word of the Oath for evermore;
the High Preist and Apostle of our Profession, the Captain of our salvation; This supports the whole State of the Servants of God in all the Service here recounted here by the Apostle;
the High Priest and Apostle of our Profession, the Captain of our salvation; This supports the Whole State of the Servants of God in all the Service Here recounted Here by the Apostle;
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Fighting, Running, Finishing their course in order to the Receiving the Crown: And thus the Line of the succession of the Servants of God hath been continued from Adam through all Ages.
Fighting, Running, Finishing their course in order to the Receiving the Crown: And thus the Line of the succession of the Servants of God hath been continued from Adam through all Ages.
From Adam by the Patriarks, to Moses, Joshuah, the Judges, Kings, Prophets, Zerubbabel, and Ezra, so to the Great Lord appearing in his Temple, Malach. 3.1.
From Adam by the Patriarchs, to Moses, Joshua, the Judges, Kings, prophets, Zerubbabel, and Ezra, so to the Great Lord appearing in his Temple, Malachi 3.1.
Then the Apostles, and successive Ministers of the Gospel, and the Witnesses, Revel. 11.3. in the Time of the Apostacy; who being the Last course of the Servants of God;
Then the Apostles, and successive Ministers of the Gospel, and the Witnesses, Revel. 11.3. in the Time of the Apostasy; who being the Last course of the Servants of God;
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the Serpent early appearing, as a Dragon in the Slaying Abel; and the Seed of the Woman, He endeavoured to devour by making War with them, by the Beast. Who kills them, and they Lye Dead in the street of the Great City;
the Serpent early appearing, as a Dragon in the Slaying Abel; and the Seed of the Woman, He endeavoured to devour by making War with them, by the Beast. Who kills them, and they Lie Dead in the street of the Great city;
And then the course of things goes on to the Binding the Dragon, Sathan, the Old Serpent, Chaining and Sealing up in the Abyss, in his own Hell and Chains of Darkness; and then after a short Loosing to shew his ever remaining Diabolick Spirit, we have with all his Dead His Final Casting into the Lake, which is the Second Death: And thus we have the First Point cleared,
And then the course of things Goes on to the Binding the Dragon, Sathan, the Old Serpent, Chaining and Sealing up in the Abyss, in his own Hell and Chains of Darkness; and then After a short Losing to show his ever remaining Diabolic Spirit, we have with all his Dead His Final Casting into the Lake, which is the Second Death: And thus we have the First Point cleared,
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How comes there to be such a Line and Succession of the Preists, or Servants of the Most High God in so Degenerate a Humane Nature? And how Long? Even till they come into the Glorious State of being Preists of God and Christ,
How comes there to be such a Line and Succession of the Priests, or Servants of the Most High God in so Degenerate a Humane Nature? And how Long? Even till they come into the Glorious State of being Priests of God and christ,
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In the midst of whom appeared Melchisedec, made like to the Son of God, without Beginning of Days, or End of Life, Abridgeth a Preist continually; He was not a Type of the Son of God in some particular excellency,
In the midst of whom appeared Melchizedek, made like to the Son of God, without Beginning of Days, or End of Life, Abridges a Priest continually; He was not a Type of the Son of God in Some particular excellency,
Moses Faithful in All his House Run that whole, and very Great Line of Service in the Wilderness; but was so Limited, He must by no means enter into Canaan, but must Dye in the Borders;
Moses Faithful in All his House Run that Whole, and very Great Line of Service in the Wilderness; but was so Limited, He must by no means enter into Canaan, but must Die in the Borders;
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Then came on the Days of the Judges, and their course with Samuel reached (with the Intervention of Saul ) unto David, who served his Generation according to the Will of God;
Then Come on the Days of the Judges, and their course with Samuel reached (with the Intervention of Saul) unto David, who served his Generation according to the Will of God;
And so the Line came down to John Baptist Fulfilfilling his course, as a Forerunner; and so to our Lord Jesus, who walked, as He said in his course here on Earth, (though as the Son, an Eternal Preist) this Day, and to Morrow; and the Third Day should be perfected. Then the course of the Apostles, and the Witnesses under a most Definitive Line, as hath been said:
And so the Line Come down to John Baptist Fulfilling his course, as a Forerunner; and so to our Lord jesus, who walked, as He said in his course Here on Earth, (though as the Son, an Eternal Priest) this Day, and to Morrow; and the Third Day should be perfected. Then the course of the Apostles, and the Witnesses under a most Definitive Line, as hath been said:
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It is true, There is a Line allowed to Evil Men in their Wickedness, and in their Enjoyments of their Lusts, and Pleasures of this World; and they cannot exceed it;
It is true, There is a Line allowed to Evil Men in their Wickedness, and in their Enjoyments of their Lustiest, and Pleasures of this World; and they cannot exceed it;
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One Elijah only in view, in that so Fowl Apostacy of the Ten Tribes; And when the Light is clearest and most High, It must not be clear Light till his Kingdom.
One Elijah only in view, in that so Fowl Apostasy of the Ten Tribes; And when the Light is Clearest and most High, It must not be clear Light till his Kingdom.
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There should such Numbers of his Servants be all along from Age to AGe with Jesus Christ their Lord, Philip. 1. Dissolved from Body, and with Him in Spirit;
There should such Numbers of his Servants be all along from Age to AGe with jesus christ their Lord, Philip. 1. Dissolved from Body, and with Him in Spirit;
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And that our God may come and All His Saints with Him, Zech. 14. He cometh with Ten Thousand of his Saints, as the Armies of Heaven on white Horses, Bodys of the Resurrection washed in the Blood of Jesus, in fine Linnen, clean, and white, Rev. 19.14. To shew, This hath been all along from the former Times of the World;
And that our God may come and All His Saints with Him, Zechariah 14. He comes with Ten Thousand of his Saints, as the Armies of Heaven on white Horses, Bodies of the Resurrection washed in the Blood of jesus, in fine Linen, clean, and white, Rev. 19.14. To show, This hath been all along from the former Times of the World;
There is a Reception in Heaven Styled, Abrahams Bosome; A Jerusalem above, the Mother of us All, that shall come down from Heaven, Gal. 4. With all its Children, Rev. 21. There is the State of the Spirits of Just Men, Heb. 12. Who shall be made perfect in Bodys, made like to his Glorious Body, Phil. 3. ult. There must be therefore a Limitation of their Time of Service here below;
There is a Reception in Heaven Styled, Abrahams Bosom; A Jerusalem above, the Mother of us All, that shall come down from Heaven, Gal. 4. With all its Children, Rev. 21. There is the State of the Spirits of Just Men, Hebrew 12. Who shall be made perfect in Bodies, made like to his Glorious Body, Philip 3. ult. There must be Therefore a Limitation of their Time of Service Here below;
we shall not attain, or come equal with those asleep, 1 Thes. c. 4. v. 13. NONLATINALPHABET, Nullo Modo Assequemur; Now in all such Particularities, God is pleas'd to be at Liberty in dealing with His own Servants;
we shall not attain, or come equal with those asleep, 1 Thebes c. 4. v. 13., Nullo Modo Assequemur; Now in all such Particularities, God is pleased to be At Liberty in dealing with His own Servants;
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1. It must then be Acknowledg'd, that the outward Face, and appearance of Death, hears the Resemblance of a Judgment, and of that Denunciation, In the Day thou Eatest, thou shalt Dye;
1. It must then be Acknowledged, that the outward Face, and appearance of Death, hears the Resemblance of a Judgement, and of that Denunciation, In the Day thou Eatest, thou shalt Die;
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but when they are raised by Higher Considerations of being present with the Lord, Clothed upon with their House from Heaven, they even desire to be Dissolved. And it cannot be denyed;
but when they Are raised by Higher Considerations of being present with the Lord, Clothed upon with their House from Heaven, they even desire to be Dissolved. And it cannot be denied;
When the Servants of God therefore are warm and zealous, and lively in His Service, Often there comes a Prohibition; Thou mayest no longer continue in my Service here;
When the Servants of God Therefore Are warm and zealous, and lively in His Service, Often there comes a Prohibition; Thou Mayest no longer continue in my Service Here;
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That for the Display of the Judgment, and Indignation of God against sin, and because of the present State of the Saints under a Remaining Body of Sin, and so of Death; and in the present State of this World, full of Sin and Evil,
That for the Display of the Judgement, and Indignation of God against since, and Because of the present State of the Saints under a Remaining Body of since, and so of Death; and in the present State of this World, full of since and Evil,
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and of so many of the Children of Adam, Children of Death, even of the Second Death; In the Wisdom and Holiness of God, It was by the Counsel of the Father,
and of so many of the Children of Adam, Children of Death, even of the Second Death; In the Wisdom and Holiness of God, It was by the Counsel of the Father,
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and the Son, that Death should continue, and have the Face of a Judgment, and of a Legal Prohibition to continue in the Service of God any longer on Earth;
and the Son, that Death should continue, and have the Face of a Judgement, and of a Legal Prohibition to continue in the Service of God any longer on Earth;
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2. Jesus Christ our Lord, Because the Children were Partakers of Flesh and Blood, He took part of the same, that through Death, He might subdue Him, that had the Power of Death;
2. jesus christ our Lord, Because the Children were Partakers of Flesh and Blood, He took part of the same, that through Death, He might subdue Him, that had the Power of Death;
and now therefore Death came upon Him with the Violence, and Terror of a Judgment from which He was taken and from Prison, Esa. 53.8. By the Mighty Power of his Resurrection;
and now Therefore Death Come upon Him with the Violence, and Terror of a Judgement from which He was taken and from Prison, Isaiah 53.8. By the Mighty Power of his Resurrection;
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It becomes all His to submit then to the Face of a Judgment in Dying, that they may be conform'd to their Captain and from the First Born, Heb. 2.14.
It becomes all His to submit then to the Face of a Judgement in Dying, that they may be conformed to their Captain and from the First Born, Hebrew 2.14.
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there might be such an exemption from the General Statute of Dying, or Prohibition by Death, as of Enoch and Flijah; and many more Examples of such, Exemptions, there might have been,
there might be such an exemption from the General Statute of Dying, or Prohibition by Death, as of Enoch and Flijah; and many more Examples of such, Exemptions, there might have been,
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and He hath it in reserve an Universal Exemption at the Kingdom of Christ, the Kingdom of Redemption; when the Apostle says, We shall not all dye, but we shall all be changed; and he prefaces before it:
and He hath it in reserve an Universal Exemption At the Kingdom of christ, the Kingdom of Redemption; when the Apostle Says, We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed; and he prefaces before it:
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These two were Types of the Living, Remaining caught up to meet the Lord in the Air, 1 Cor. 15. When he delivers up the Kingdom to God, even the Father, and hath put down all Rule Authority, and the last Enemy Death is subdued and cast into the Lake; then shall the Living Remaining Saints be Transposed,
These two were Types of the Living, Remaining caught up to meet the Lord in the Air, 1 Cor. 15. When he delivers up the Kingdom to God, even the Father, and hath put down all Rule authority, and the last Enemy Death is subdued and cast into the Lake; then shall the Living Remaining Saints be Transposed,
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or caught up, as Enoch; and even conveyed to Heaven, as Elijah in the Charriot of that Fire, that devours the Adversaries, 1 Thes. 4.17. with Rev. 20.9, 14. 3. The Judiciary part of Death is absolutely removed;
or caught up, as Enoch; and even conveyed to Heaven, as Elijah in the Chariot of that Fire, that devours the Adversaries, 1 Thebes 4.17. with Rev. 20.9, 14. 3. The Judiciary part of Death is absolutely removed;
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Death was more gently express'd, and with assurance of Victory; The Womans Seed shall break the Serpents Head, but the Serpent shall only Bruise the Heel of the Womans Seed, This Body of Earth.
Death was more gently expressed, and with assurance of Victory; The Woman's Seed shall break the Serpents Head, but the Serpent shall only Bruise the Heel of the Woman's Seed, This Body of Earth.
and Sacrificed, as a Martyr, and the Time of my Dissolution is at Hand; and so He goes on, I have Fought, &c. As if He Preached his own Funeral Sermon, while Living,
and Sacrificed, as a Martyr, and the Time of my Dissolution is At Hand; and so He Goes on, I have Fought, etc. As if He Preached his own Funeral Sermon, while Living,
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as appears in the following Part of the Chapter, v. 17. wherein we have this Great acknowledgment, that in his Fighting the Good Fight, and Finishing his Course, the Lord stood with Him, strengthened Him;
as appears in the following Part of the Chapter, v. 17. wherein we have this Great acknowledgment, that in his Fighting the Good Fight, and Finishing his Course, the Lord stood with Him, strengthened Him;
and as the Ground of the most Consolatory Hope in Death; and that the very Discourse of it may be upon the Deceased Christian Friend, a Memorial of Honour;
and as the Ground of the most Consolatory Hope in Death; and that the very Discourse of it may be upon the Deceased Christian Friend, a Memorial of Honour;
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