A SERMON Preached in the Colledge Church of St Katharins. February the 13th 1698. PSALM 119. Part of the 1st Verse. Blessed are the Ʋndefiled in the way.
A SERMON Preached in the College Church of Saint Katharins. february the 13th 1698. PSALM 119. Part of the 1st Verse. Blessed Are the Ʋndefiled in the Way.
THAT all things do naturally act and are design'd to some extream and ultimate end of their being, is a Truth so secure, either from being deny'd by Philosophers, or disputed by Divines, that none who enjoy a moderate use of their Reason,
THAT all things do naturally act and Are designed to Some extreme and ultimate end of their being, is a Truth so secure, either from being denied by Philosophers, or disputed by Divines, that none who enjoy a moderate use of their Reason,
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Being enabled to resist things unpleasant, and Elect those that are grateful, as if they apprehended the means and the end in which does consist their highest happiness;
Being enabled to resist things unpleasant, and Elect those that Are grateful, as if they apprehended the means and the end in which does consist their highest happiness;
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This is the great end that all their projects and contrivances do propose, this is the Goal to which the whole course of their lives is only directed, this is the reward which all contend for,
This is the great end that all their projects and contrivances do propose, this is the Goal to which the Whole course of their lives is only directed, this is the reward which all contend for,
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O visit me with thy Salvation or Blessedness, Sings the Divine Psalmist. Let me die the death of the Righteous, saith Balaam, and let my last end be like his, that is, be Blessed.
Oh visit me with thy Salvation or Blessedness, Sings the Divine Psalmist. Let me die the death of the Righteous, Says balaam, and let my last end be like his, that is, be Blessed.
and indeed most think Hapiness to consist in worldly fruitions which satisfie sens, and not in being undefil'd, which only can give delectation to the Soul:
and indeed most think Happiness to consist in worldly fruitions which satisfy since, and not in being undefiled, which only can give delectation to the Soul:
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First, I shall shew you (Particularly and Negatively) wherein Blessedness does not consist. First, It (does not or) cannot consist in Riches. Secondly, In Honours. Thirdly, In Beauty. Fourthly, In Humane knowledg. Fifthly, In long Life.
First, I shall show you (Particularly and Negatively) wherein Blessedness does not consist. First, It (does not or) cannot consist in Riches. Secondly, In Honours. Thirdly, In Beauty. Fourthly, In Humane knowledge. Fifthly, In long Life.
Wilt thou set thy Heart on that which is not, says Solomom, for Riches take themselves Wings and fly away, they have not only Feet to walk off from us,
Wilt thou Set thy Heart on that which is not, Says Solomon, for Riches take themselves Wings and fly away, they have not only Feet to walk off from us,
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I cannot see when we have those things that are necessary in that State werein God hath placed us, what satisfaction there is to view a mass of Treasure, which we brought not into this world with us, only heapt together,
I cannot see when we have those things that Are necessary in that State wherein God hath placed us, what satisfaction there is to view a mass of Treasure, which we brought not into this world with us, only heaped together,
than to Inhabit on the highest Hills, where continual Hurricanes disturb, and not to keep that cheif in our Affections which we cannot secure in our Possessions (but to be practisers of Piety, which will make us Honourable to all Eternity.)
than to Inhabit on the highest Hills, where continual Hurricanes disturb, and not to keep that chief in our Affections which we cannot secure in our Possessions (but to be practisers of Piety, which will make us Honourable to all Eternity.)
That which may by every little accident be lost, cannot make happy, and that Beauty is so, is evident, the least Distemper decays it, a Fit of an Ague, Small Pox, or Feaver fades it, a few years out of the Grave,
That which may by every little accident be lost, cannot make happy, and that Beauty is so, is evident, the least Distemper decays it, a Fit of an Ague, Small Pox, or Fever fades it, a few Years out of the Grave,
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Its a Hellena that hurries to the Destruction of Troy: Its a Dalilah to intrap Sampson: a Jezabel to infatuate Ahab: And a Bathsheba to allure David: And its Excellency without Piety is perceptible by none but the Purblind,
Its a Helena that hurries to the Destruction of Troy: Its a Delilah to entrap Sampson: a Jezebel to infatuate Ahab: And a Bathsheba to allure David: And its Excellency without Piety is perceptible by none but the Purblind,
Fourthly, Humane knowledge Abstracted from Supernatural Grace, cannot make Blest and Happy, that which is attended with Vexation, Labour and Error cannot make happy, the wisest of Mortals assures of the First, our own Experience of the Latter;
Fourthly, Humane knowledge Abstracted from Supernatural Grace, cannot make Blessed and Happy, that which is attended with Vexation, Labour and Error cannot make happy, the Wisest of Mortals assures of the First, our own Experience of the Latter;
for since the Infernal Raven hath pick't out the Eyes of our Understanding, with a Splinter of the Tree of Knowledge, we only groap for Truth, and stumble at Error.
for since the Infernal Raven hath picked out the Eyes of our Understanding, with a Splinter of the Tree of Knowledge, we only groap for Truth, and Stumble At Error.
Abstracted from these all our policy, only lights us into the Territories of Darkness, serves only as Pisgahs top did Moses, shews us Canaan, never brings us thither.
Abstracted from these all our policy, only lights us into the Territories of Darkness, serves only as Pisgahs top did Moses, shows us Canaan, never brings us thither.
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Experience Evidences, those that see most days, see most miseries, Coughs, Cares and Consumptions, attend them, such only Live to see their nearest and dearest Relations goe to the Grave before them.
Experience Evidences, those that see most days, see most misery's, Coughs, Cares and Consumptions, attend them, such only Live to see their nearest and dearest Relations go to the Grave before them.
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I might instance a thousand more calamities incident to the life of man, so that were it not for the Expectations of another life, man would be the most miserable of Animals in this;
I might instance a thousand more calamities incident to the life of man, so that were it not for the Expectations of Another life, man would be the most miserable of Animals in this;
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and to hold it up while others bow the Knee and do it Homage, No, our Creator has put us into this world in order to our Translation to a better, we are not always to live among Mire,
and to hold it up while Others bow the Knee and do it Homage, No, our Creator has put us into this world in order to our translation to a better, we Are not always to live among Mire,
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When Craesus ask'd Solon, who he thought happy? he told him one Tellus, a man that was dead, for tho death breaks the Ʋnion between the Body and Soul,
When Croesus asked Solon, who he Thought happy? he told him one Tellus, a man that was dead, for though death breaks the Ʋnion between the Body and Soul,
then why should we think a Temporary Life such a Felicity? then why shou'd it trouble us to leave men to live with Christ and Angels? why shou'd we be so unwilling to leave this body of dust? where we shall sin no more, be sick no more,
then why should we think a Temporary Life such a Felicity? then why should it trouble us to leave men to live with christ and Angels? why should we be so unwilling to leave this body of dust? where we shall sin no more, be sick no more,
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then why should we not with Scipio desire to be dissolved, when we hear of Immortality and Glory, undoubtedly death to him that is undefil'd in the way, is only as a passage through a dark entry into a Glorious Pallace, a putting of these Rags of the flesh,
then why should we not with Scipio desire to be dissolved, when we hear of Immortality and Glory, undoubtedly death to him that is undefiled in the Way, is only as a passage through a dark entry into a Glorious Palace, a putting of these Rags of the Flesh,
and a puting on the Robes of Righteousness, a laying down a Sheep-hook, and a taking up a Scepter, a laying down a Crown of Thorns, which Prick, Torture,
and a putting on the Robes of Righteousness, a laying down a Sheephook, and a taking up a Sceptre, a laying down a Crown of Thorns, which Prick, Torture,
Lastly, A concurrence and combination of all these cannot make so much as one man Happy, the Heathen Philosopher in search found a conveniency, but no NONLATINALPHABET self-sufficiency;
Lastly, A concurrence and combination of all these cannot make so much as one man Happy, the Heathen Philosopher in search found a conveniency, but no self-sufficiency;
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for if one man had all the Excellency and Power, all the Highest and Greatest Treasures and Glory under the Sun, had he all the Bodily perfections, which are distributed amongst the numerous Train of mankind,
for if one man had all the Excellency and Power, all the Highest and Greatest Treasures and Glory under the Sun, had he all the Bodily perfections, which Are distributed among the numerous Train of mankind,
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And this miserable one Person at last would wofully Experiment, that all these Glittering and Guilded Representations, with which this flattering World had dazled and deceived his Eyes, were but like Painted Sepulchres, glorious and gay without,
And this miserable one Person At last would woefully Experiment, that all these Glittering and Guilded Representations, with which this flattering World had dazzled and deceived his Eyes, were but like Painted Sepulchres, glorious and gay without,
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I say, had one man all the Ethics of Aristotle, all the Morality of Seneca. all the Learning at Athens, had he all the cuning and trickes of Achitophel, the strength of Goliah, the Treasures of Nebuchadnezar, the Honour of Haman, the Beauty of Absolon: Nay, had he the knowledg of the Scribes, and the Devotion of the Pharises, he would at last discover himself to be a stranger to true Felicity,
I say, had one man all the Ethics of Aristotle, all the Morality of Senecca. all the Learning At Athens, had he all the cunning and tricks of Ahithophel, the strength of Goliath, the Treasures of Nebuchadnezzar, the Honour of Haman, the Beauty of Absalom: Nay, had he the knowledge of the Scribes, and the Devotion of the Pharisees, he would At last discover himself to be a stranger to true Felicity,
Wordly comforts are transient and vanishing, they cannot extend themselves to Eternity, and thus they want the very life and accomplishment of true Tranquillity;
Wordly comforts Are Transient and vanishing, they cannot extend themselves to Eternity, and thus they want the very life and accomplishment of true Tranquillity;
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here we cannot write for ever on our Riches, here we cannot write for ever on our Honours or Pleasures, there will be a period put to all Humane Glory;
Here we cannot write for ever on our Riches, Here we cannot write for ever on our Honours or Pleasures, there will be a Period put to all Humane Glory;
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could we Lengthen out our days to some thousands of years, and those to be imployed in the most Entire and Choicest of Worldly Fruitions, without interruption or decay, it would seem a little more plausable to place our Hapiness here,
could we Lengthen out our days to Some thousands of Years, and those to be employed in the most Entire and Choicest of Worldly Fruitions, without interruption or decay, it would seem a little more plausable to place our Happiness Here,
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and if so, why should a thinking Man place his Happiness here? Why should an Eternal Spirit Address a Vapour? Why should an Immortal Soul court a Phantom, since the Spirit of Man cannot delight in any thing that's Terrestial? here indeed are Diversions that please and tickle the Senses,
and if so, why should a thinking Man place his Happiness Here? Why should an Eternal Spirit Address a Vapour? Why should an Immortal Soul court a Phantom, since the Spirit of Man cannot delight in any thing that's Terrestrial? Here indeed Are Diversions that please and tickle the Senses,
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could he provide Men Singers and Women Singers, and be croun'd with the Possessions and Delights of the Sons of Men, could carrouse it continually with Belshazar in full Bouls;
could he provide Men Singers and Women Singers, and be crowned with the Possessions and Delights of the Sons of Men, could carouse it continually with Belshazzar in full Bouls;
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yet the Restless and Ambitious Curiosity of his Soul, would aspire beyond the highest Heavens, prye after some unreveal'd Excellency, some absconded Felicity, which the whole extent of this finite Material World with all her perfections, could in no ways afford, there being an inherent Insufficiency riveted in the very Essence of Sublunary beings;
yet the Restless and Ambitious Curiosity of his Soul, would aspire beyond the highest Heavens, pry After Some unrevealed Excellency, Some absconded Felicity, which the Whole extent of this finite Material World with all her perfections, could in no ways afford, there being an inherent Insufficiency riveted in the very Essence of Sublunary beings;
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What hart doth not bleed for miserable man that is perpetually mockt with Shadows, cheated with false delusive appearances, infatuated and betrayed by their own Senses,
What heart does not bleed for miserable man that is perpetually mocked with Shadows, cheated with false delusive appearances, infatuated and betrayed by their own Senses,
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It only remains then that our aspirings must terninate in an infinite and eternal being, in acquaintance and Fellowship with God the fountain of all Blessedness, who alone being infinite, is able to fill the Soul of man which is Immortal;
It only remains then that our aspirings must terninate in an infinite and Eternal being, in acquaintance and Fellowship with God the fountain of all Blessedness, who alone being infinite, is able to fill the Soul of man which is Immortal;
and therefore we may be assured, that true happiness can consist in nothing else but a Regenerate state, in a devout contemplation of God, in being a Child of his,
and Therefore we may be assured, that true happiness can consist in nothing Else but a Regenerate state, in a devout contemplation of God, in being a Child of his,
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those Rich and mighty Cordials that raise Nature, make all Purity, all Glory, lay all Storms, compose all Mutinies in our Bosoms, extinguish Troubles, prevent Fears;
those Rich and mighty Cordials that raise Nature, make all Purity, all Glory, lay all Storms, compose all Mutinies in our Bosoms, extinguish Troubles, prevent Fears;
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these are those inestimable Jewels, which whosoever is securely possest of, his heart is so fil'd with love and admiration, that for ever he imploys his dearest and most noble thoughts on them, ever sixing his Eyes,
these Are those inestimable Jewels, which whosoever is securely possessed of, his heart is so filled with love and admiration, that for ever he employs his dearest and most noble thoughts on them, ever sixing his Eyes,
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And now Secondly, The way to compas this Blessed state, our dearest Redeemer tells us in his Sermon on the Mount Mat. 5th. also, the Patriarches, Prophets, Apostles, and wisest of Mortals from their own experience assure us, that there is no Happiness without Holyness.
And now Secondly, The Way to compass this Blessed state, our dearest Redeemer tells us in his Sermon on the Mount Mathew 5th. also, the Patriarchs, prophets, Apostles, and Wisest of Mortals from their own experience assure us, that there is no Happiness without Holiness.
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he must be Innocent, Charitable, Humble, Harmless, and Honest, he must love Righteousness and hate any thing that is foul or ill, he must have a heart first fixt on Heavenly things, and subservient to these;
he must be Innocent, Charitable, Humble, Harmless, and Honest, he must love Righteousness and hate any thing that is foul or ill, he must have a heart First fixed on Heavenly things, and subservient to these;
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And thus let the way of the Lord be your path then doubt not of being Blessed for his Graces will enliven you, his Blessed Spirit will be your guide, his Holy Angels your guard, his Word your Light,
And thus let the Way of the Lord be your path then doubt not of being Blessed for his Graces will enliven you, his Blessed Spirit will be your guide, his Holy Angels your guard, his Word your Light,
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First, To be Undefiled is to practice the precepts in the 15th. Psalm. and to continue in a general and sincere course of Piety and Charity, St. James in his first Chap. and last Verse tells you, That pure Religion and undefil'd before God is to visit the Fatherless and Widow in their affliction.
First, To be Undefiled is to practice the Precepts in the 15th. Psalm. and to continue in a general and sincere course of Piety and Charity, Saint James in his First Chap. and last Verse tells you, That pure Religion and undefiled before God is to visit the Fatherless and Widow in their affliction.
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The flesh will be a Solicitous Dalilah about us, and within us, will Sojourn in our Mesec, and dwell in our Tents of Kedar, for while we are in this Village, where our Martha dwells, our affections will have a tast of Earth, we may correct our Corruptions,
The Flesh will be a Solicitous Delilah about us, and within us, will Sojourn in our Moses, and dwell in our Tents of Kedar, for while we Are in this Village, where our Martha dwells, our affections will have a taste of Earth, we may correct our Corruptions,
but cannot be without blemish, as to sinful Infirmities, till we pass this Egypt, and arrive at the Coelestial Canaan, for there, and there only are the Spirits of Just men made perfect and undefiled.
but cannot be without blemish, as to sinful Infirmities, till we pass this Egypt, and arrive At the Celestial Canaan, for there, and there only Are the Spirits of Just men made perfect and undefiled.
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for to tred always firm in the paths of Righteousness without ever sliping, to walk so uprightly as never to fall, by security, weakness, or inadvertency;
for to tread always firm in the paths of Righteousness without ever slipping, to walk so uprightly as never to fallen, by security, weakness, or inadvertency;
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if there be any Souls so happy as to triumph over all Infirmities, and so watchful as never to be surprized, they are peculiar Jewels kept in undiscern'd Cabinets.
if there be any Souls so happy as to triumph over all Infirmities, and so watchful as never to be surprised, they Are peculiar Jewels kept in undiscerned Cabinets.
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Yet in this Age of ours, not to be subject to disorderly desires, not liable to Irregular Motions, wandring thoughts, dulness in Duty, is only the Priviledge of Souls cloathed with Immortallity;
Yet in this Age of ours, not to be Subject to disorderly Desires, not liable to Irregular Motions, wandering thoughts, dullness in Duty, is only the Privilege of Souls clothed with Immortality;
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for our understandings are not so clear and bright, but they may be deceived, nor the bent of our affections so strongly set, but they may be perverted.
for our understandings Are not so clear and bright, but they may be deceived, nor the bent of our affections so strongly Set, but they may be perverted.
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Where is the Love that has no drfect? where is the hope that has no fear? we have secret Dispositions in Nature, to folly and error, we have ebs and flowes of Blood, and Spirits;
Where is the Love that has no drfect? where is the hope that has no Fear? we have secret Dispositions in Nature, to folly and error, we have ebbs and flows of Blood, and Spirits;
and these with the World, we are so surrounded with variety of objects, which through the Intervention of our senses, leave their Ideas in the head, that the Eye of the mind can no more help looking on them,
and these with the World, we Are so surrounded with variety of objects, which through the Intervention of our Senses, leave their Ideas in the head, that the Eye of the mind can no more help looking on them,
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but that some venial defect may lurk in the most sanctified Soul, but we must have a care of mistaking contracted habits for frailties of nature, of cherishing any ill motions,
but that Some venial defect may lurk in the most sanctified Soul, but we must have a care of mistaking contracted habits for frailties of nature, of cherishing any ill motions,
for then they cease to be Sins of surprize, or infirmity become Mortal, bring dishonour to God, injury to our Neighbour, and defile our Nature. Therefore,
for then they cease to be Sins of surprise, or infirmity become Mortal, bring dishonour to God, injury to our Neighbour, and defile our Nature. Therefore,
and the Fight of Rephidim begins, sometimes Israel prevails, and sometimes Amalec, but he still holds up his hand, that is, lets his thoughts be Elevated,
and the Fight of Rephidim begins, sometime Israel prevails, and sometime Amalek, but he still holds up his hand, that is, lets his thoughts be Elevated,
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And when ever he is Assaulted, by any darling Sin, he never parleys, but if in danger of being overcom'n, immediately throwes himself into the Armes of his Blessed Saviour, in full assurance that he hath given his good Angels, more power to preserve him,
And when ever he is Assaulted, by any darling since, he never parleys, but if in danger of being overcomen, immediately throws himself into the Arms of his Blessed Saviour, in full assurance that he hath given his good Angels, more power to preserve him,
Now such a man that thus struggles for the Consolation of the Spirit, more then for sensible things, that soars alost on the Wings of Faith and Love, that Prunes the Luxuriancy of untaught Nature,
Now such a man that thus struggles for the Consolation of the Spirit, more then for sensible things, that soars alost on the Wings of Faith and Love, that Prunes the Luxuriancy of untaught Nature,
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like the Sun reaches his rayes to all, is active in the work of Angels, thankful to God, Meek and Courteous in Behaviour to men, is modest in Prosperity, chalm and resign'd in Adversity, that acts as uprightly as if he were to dye to day,
like the Sun reaches his rays to all, is active in the work of Angels, thankful to God, Meek and Courteous in Behaviour to men, is modest in Prosperity, chalm and resigned in Adversity, that acts as uprightly as if he were to die to day,
Now such a man that thus fears the Lord his God, and does all the good he can to men, may be as well assured, he is in the state of Salvation, as that Jesus is Risen;
Now such a man that thus fears the Lord his God, and does all the good he can to men, may be as well assured, he is in the state of Salvation, as that jesus is Risen;
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and may be confident that his defects for Christs sake shall be Pardoned, and the spots that he hath contracted, shall be by the Roab of his Righteousness covered,
and may be confident that his defects for Christ sake shall be Pardoned, and the spots that he hath contracted, shall be by the Robe of his Righteousness covered,
if Wisdom, the treasures of Eloquence and Riches of Eternal Knowledg are in his bosom; all which God will certainly give thee, if for his Glory and thy good.
if Wisdom, the treasures of Eloquence and Riches of Eternal Knowledge Are in his bosom; all which God will Certainly give thee, if for his Glory and thy good.
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on this Theatre all are not to act the part of Princes, and Prelates, because the perfection of human Affaires, requires a Diversity amongst men (Kings and Subjects, Masters and Servants) Bishops and Deacons, el's a general Aequality would usher in a general confusion.
on this Theatre all Are not to act the part of Princes, and Prelates, Because the perfection of human Affairs, requires a Diversity among men (Kings and Subject's, Masters and Servants) Bishops and Deacons, el's a general Equality would usher in a general confusion.
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But Secondly, If thou hast not an affluence of Temporals, yet if undefiled, thou art secure at least of Christs Legacy, internal Peace, which is the greatest Blessing,
But Secondly, If thou hast not an affluence of Temporals, yet if undefiled, thou art secure At least of Christ Legacy, internal Peace, which is the greatest Blessing,
Its the Sovereign Cordial in all conditions, its not lost in the many Misfortunes that surround us, it continues sweet and comfortable in Misery, gives Courage in Adversity, makes us rich in Poverty, is such a Physitian that puts us to little Expence,
Its the Sovereign Cordial in all conditions, its not lost in the many Misfortunes that surround us, it continues sweet and comfortable in Misery, gives Courage in Adversity, makes us rich in Poverty, is such a physician that puts us to little Expense,
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For such thoughts of Spiritual Ravishment and Unutterable rapture, are many times inspired by the Spirit of Comfort, into the hearts of Gods Children, who have oft in a sweet showre from Heaven, a whole Sea of Comfort powred on their Souls;
For such thoughts of Spiritual Ravishment and Unutterable rapture, Are many times inspired by the Spirit of Comfort, into the hearts of God's Children, who have oft in a sweet shower from Heaven, a Whole Sea of Comfort poured on their Souls;
All the Creatures are in League with, and reconciled unto them, and with a secret reverence do adore that Sacred Character of Divinity that is imprinted on them, for by being Undesiled.
All the Creatures Are in League with, and reconciled unto them, and with a secret Reverence do adore that Sacred Character of Divinity that is imprinted on them, for by being Undesiled.
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And if the Pious enjoy such Transcendant Peace and Glory, who in his wits then wou'd not deny himself the pleasure of a moment, to be pleased for ever? Who then wou'd not be a Christian for a few years, to Reign with Christ for ever?
And if the Pious enjoy such Transcendent Peace and Glory, who in his wits then would not deny himself the pleasure of a moment, to be pleased for ever? Who then would not be a Christian for a few Years, to Reign with christ for ever?
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But on the contrary, if you were sensible of the Transports of Peace and Comfort that Pious Souls enjoy in the time of Afflictions or Death, it wou'd make the greatest Debauch turn Puritan, and the most refin'd Epicure a Mortified Saint;
But on the contrary, if you were sensible of the Transports of Peace and Comfort that Pious Souls enjoy in the time of Afflictions or Death, it would make the greatest Debauch turn Puritan, and the most refined Epicure a Mortified Saint;
For when the Undefiled resign their already Mortified Bodies into the cold hands of Death, their Souls being conscious of an upright and unspoted Life, have created Eyes so Fortified, that many enjoy Transcendent Rayes of the Beatific Vision before Departure.
For when the Undefiled resign their already Mortified Bodies into the cold hands of Death, their Souls being conscious of an upright and unspoted Life, have created Eyes so Fortified, that many enjoy Transcendent Rays of the Beatific Vision before Departure.
and the Moon into Blood, when the Heavens shrivel together like a Scrole of Parchment, and the high and mighty Mountains skip out of their places, like roused Hindes.
and the Moon into Blood, when the Heavens shrivel together like a Scroll of Parchment, and the high and mighty Mountains skip out of their places, like roused Hinds.
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