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PSAL. 42.1, 2. 1. As the Hart panteth after the Water-Brooks, so panteth my Soul after thee, O God.
PSALM 42.1, 2. 1. As the Heart pants After the Water brooks, so pants my Soul After thee, Oh God.
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2. My Soul thirsteth for God for the living God; when shall I come and appear before God?2. My Soul Thirsteth for God for the living God; when shall I come and appear before God?
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THE Words that I have now read unto you, were often in the mouth, and repeated by our deceased Friend (and now Blessed Saint in Heaven) in the time of her sickness:
THE Words that I have now read unto you, were often in the Mouth, and repeated by our deceased Friend (and now Blessed Saint in Heaven) in the time of her sickness:
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And I was desired by her dear Relation to treat on them at this time, which is the occasion of my turning aside from my former Subject.
And I was desired by her dear Relation to Treat on them At this time, which is the occasion of my turning aside from my former Subject.
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This Psalm, as is conceived by Commentators, was penned by David, (tho it hath not his inscription upon it,
This Psalm, as is conceived by Commentators, was penned by David, (though it hath not his inscription upon it,
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as many others have not) when he was driven from the Sanctuary, and publick Worship of God, by Absaloms Rebellion,
as many Others have not) when he was driven from the Sanctuary, and public Worship of God, by Absaloms Rebellion,
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or which is more probable, by Sauls Persecution, who hunted him from place to place,
or which is more probable, by Saul's Persecution, who hunted him from place to place,
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and pursued him as a Partridg upon the Mountains, as he himself doth complain, 1 Sam. 26.20. The Title of the Psalm is Maschil, commending the Doctrine of the Psalm as useful and necessary to instruct the Godly how to carry themselves under his grievous cross of banishment from the ordinances.
and pursued him as a Partridge upon the Mountains, as he himself does complain, 1 Sam. 26.20. The Title of the Psalm is Maschil, commending the Doctrine of the Psalm as useful and necessary to instruct the Godly how to carry themselves under his grievous cross of banishment from the ordinances.
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In the first Verse, we have Davids earnest longing and ardent desires after God, set forth by the similitude of an Hart or Stag, As the Hart panteth after the Water-Brooks,
In the First Verse, we have Davids earnest longing and Ardent Desires After God, Set forth by the similitude of an Heart or Stag, As the Heart pants After the Water brooks,
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so panieth my soul after thee, O God. so panieth my soul After thee, Oh God.
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In the second Verse here is a repetition of the same, desires under other expressions which amount to the same.
In the second Verse Here is a repetition of the same, Desires under other expressions which amount to the same.
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'Tis usual with those that have their affections set upon any thing in an importunate way,
It's usual with those that have their affections Set upon any thing in an importunate Way,
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as the thing is in their hearts and thoughts, so in their mouths: Thus it was with David here, My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God;
as the thing is in their hearts and thoughts, so in their mouths: Thus it was with David Here, My soul Thirsteth for God, for the living God;
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when shall I come and appear before God? when shall I come and appear before God?
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Tho these verses may assord us many useful instructions if we should take abroad the Words in the Particulars;
Though these Verses may assord us many useful instructions if we should take abroad the Words in the Particulars;
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but because I shall not have time to insist on them, I shall comprehend all in this point, which is the main of the Verses.
but Because I shall not have time to insist on them, I shall comprehend all in this point, which is the main of the Verses.
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Doct. That the affections, and longings, and desires of the people of God after God, are very vehement, ardent, and importunate: Doct. That the affections, and longings, and Desires of the people of God After God, Are very vehement, Ardent, and importunate:
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As the Hart panteth after the Water-Brooks, so panteth my soul after God, and so in other places, as Psal. 84.2. My soul longeth, yea fainteth for the Courts of the Lord:
As the Heart pants After the Water brooks, so pants my soul After God, and so in other places, as Psalm 84.2. My soul Longeth, yea fainteth for the Courts of the Lord:
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My heart and my flesh crieth out for the Living God, Psal 86.4. Rejoice the soul of thy servant, for unto thee, (O Lord) do I lift up my soul, Psal. 119.20. My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times, Psal. 143.6. I stretch forth my hand unto thee, my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land, so the Church Isa. 26.8. The desire of our soul is to thy name.
My heart and my Flesh cries out for the Living God, Psalm 86.4. Rejoice the soul of thy servant, for unto thee, (Oh Lord) do I lift up my soul, Psalm 119.20. My soul breaks for the longing that it hath unto thy Judgments At all times, Psalm 143.6. I stretch forth my hand unto thee, my soul Thirsteth After thee, as a thirsty land, so the Church Isaiah 26.8. The desire of our soul is to thy name.
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This is the temper and disposition of Gods people, to long after God. This is the temper and disposition of God's people, to long After God.
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In the prosecution of this point, I shall observe this method, 1. To shew the Qualities or Conditions of these longings and desires that the people of God have after God. 2. The Reasons why their affections and desires are so carried out after God. 3. Wherein they chiefly long after God,
In the prosecution of this point, I shall observe this method, 1. To show the Qualities or Conditions of these longings and Desires that the people of God have After God. 2. The Reasons why their affections and Desires Are so carried out After God. 3. Wherein they chiefly long After God,
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and pant to appear before him.
and pant to appear before him.
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1. The Qualities of these longings in the people of God after God, are vehement and earnest:
1. The Qualities of these longings in the people of God After God, Are vehement and earnest:
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We say that hunger and thirst, are the strongest of natural appetites, for by them our nature puts out all her strength for preservation, when it is extremely straitned:
We say that hunger and thirst, Are the Strongest of natural appetites, for by them our nature puts out all her strength for preservation, when it is extremely straitened:
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Thus the people of God desire God vehemently, their desires are not flat, languid, cold wishes, but high, strong and fervent:
Thus the people of God desire God vehemently, their Desires Are not flat, languid, cold wishes, but high, strong and fervent:
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As the Hart panteth after the Water-Brooks; Nothing can satisfie him but water:As the Heart pants After the Water brooks; Nothing can satisfy him but water:
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So Gods people are vehemently carried out after God, With my whole Heart have I sought thee, Psal. 119.10.
So God's people Are vehemently carried out After God, With my Whole Heart have I sought thee, Psalm 119.10.
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2. The desires of the people of God after God are constant, which are not taken away till satisfied, as you know thirst is;
2. The Desires of the people of God After God Are constant, which Are not taken away till satisfied, as you know thirst is;
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and it must needs be so that Gods people do continually thirst after God, because they never fully enjoy God in this life:
and it must needs be so that God's people do continually thirst After God, Because they never Fully enjoy God in this life:
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They tast of God here, and are made partakers of some sweetness in him, and this doth the more inlarge their spirits after him:
They taste of God Here, and Are made partakers of Some sweetness in him, and this does the more enlarge their spirits After him:
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The desires of Gods people after God are fixed, setled, constant, they will and do continue until they come fully to enjoy God.
The Desires of God's people After God Are fixed, settled, constant, they will and do continue until they come Fully to enjoy God.
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3. There is an holy impatiency in these longings and desires.
3. There is an holy impatiency in these longings and Desires.
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We read Exod. 17.2, 3. that the people of Israel thirsted for water, and they murmured and said to Moses, Wherefore is this, that thou hast brought us forth out of the land of Egypt to kill us,
We read Exod 17.2, 3. that the people of Israel thirsted for water, and they murmured and said to Moses, Wherefore is this, that thou hast brought us forth out of the land of Egypt to kill us,
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and our children, and our cattel with thirst? Gods people cannot well bear the absence of God:
and our children, and our cattle with thirst? God's people cannot well bear the absence of God:
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They say as Rachel Gen. 30.1. Give me children, or else I die;
They say as Rachel Gen. 30.1. Give me children, or Else I die;
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Oh, give us thy favour, or else we cannot live, thy favour is life, yea better than life, Psal. 63.3. 4. The desires of Gods people after God, are accompanied with diligent endeavours:
O, give us thy favour, or Else we cannot live, thy favour is life, yea better than life, Psalm 63.3. 4. The Desires of God's people After God, Are accompanied with diligent endeavours:
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You know that in thirst there are diligent endeavours: The man that is athirst cries out for drink, and runs for water, Jer. 14.3. The Nobles sent their little ones to the waters, they came to the pits, and found no water.
You know that in thirst there Are diligent endeavours: The man that is athirst cries out for drink, and runs for water, Jer. 14.3. The Nobles sent their little ones to the waters, they Come to the pits, and found no water.
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He that is a thirst runs up and down, digs in one place, and tries in another, that he may find water to refresh him;
He that is a thirst runs up and down, digs in one place, and tries in Another, that he may find water to refresh him;
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so it is with the people of God in their desires after God:
so it is with the people of God in their Desires After God:
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They are complaining, and acting, and labouring, and trying at every pit, at every well, at every ordinance;
They Are complaining, and acting, and labouring, and trying At every pit, At every well, At every Ordinance;
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They will pray, and hear, and read, they are at every pool, they are in every way of God,
They will pray, and hear, and read, they Are At every pool, they Are in every Way of God,
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if so be at length they may meet with and enjoy God, Cant. 3.1, 2. Saith the spouse, I sought him whom my soul loveth, I sought him,
if so be At length they may meet with and enjoy God, Cant 3.1, 2. Says the spouse, I sought him whom my soul loves, I sought him,
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but I found him not, I will rise now, and go about the city in the streets, and in the broad wayes:
but I found him not, I will rise now, and go about the City in the streets, and in the broad ways:
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I will seek him whom my soul loveth. I will seek him whom my soul loves.
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The second thing to be spoken to, is the reason why the affections and desires of Gods people are thus carried out after God;
The second thing to be spoken to, is the reason why the affections and Desires of God's people Are thus carried out After God;
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and the reason is this, because God hath given them wisdom to understand, and believe that their happiness consists in the injoyment of God:
and the reason is this, Because God hath given them Wisdom to understand, and believe that their happiness consists in the enjoyment of God:
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Every one hath a strong propensity towards that in which he places his felicity, whether supposed or real:
Every one hath a strong propensity towards that in which he places his felicity, whither supposed or real:
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Gods people know, that it can never be well with them, till they have a right and interest in God, and enjoy communion with him:
God's people know, that it can never be well with them, till they have a right and Interest in God, and enjoy communion with him:
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They know that God is first an all-sufficient good, that can secure them against all evil,
They know that God is First an All-sufficient good, that can secure them against all evil,
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therefore compared to such things as shelter persons in danger, as to a sheild, Gen. 15.1. Wall of fire, Zech. 2.5.
Therefore compared to such things as shelter Persons in danger, as to a shield, Gen. 15.1. Wall of fire, Zechariah 2.5.
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And that he can fill them with all good, being the God of all grace,
And that he can fill them with all good, being the God of all grace,
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and in whom are all the treasures of Heaven and Earth, and infinitely more, the God of all comfort, 2 Cor. 1.3. the God of peace, that fills with all joy, Rom. 15.13. 2. They know further, that God is a proportionable, suitable good:
and in whom Are all the treasures of Heaven and Earth, and infinitely more, the God of all Comfort, 2 Cor. 1.3. the God of peace, that fills with all joy, Rom. 15.13. 2. They know further, that God is a proportionable, suitable good:
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They know that nothing can give true comfort but that which hath a relation, and beareth a proportion to their souls,
They know that nothing can give true Comfort but that which hath a Relation, and bears a proportion to their Souls,
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and to all the exigences of it: Now God is the only suitable good:
and to all the exigences of it: Now God is the only suitable good:
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He is suitable to all their wants and necessities, he is an object every way for kind and quality suitable and commensurate to all their cases and conditions.
He is suitable to all their Wants and necessities, he is an Object every Way for kind and quality suitable and commensurate to all their cases and conditions.
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A man that is thirsty, finds his stomack craving, the veins do suck and pull, and draw for cooling and moistning;
A man that is thirsty, finds his stomach craving, the Veins do suck and pull, and draw for cooling and moistening;
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now give this person Company, Musick, Silver, Gold, yet here is no sati action, for these are not suitable to his condition, still he thirsts;
now give this person Company, Music, Silver, Gold, yet Here is no sati actium, for these Are not suitable to his condition, still he thirsts;
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but give him drink, and then it is well with him;
but give him drink, and then it is well with him;
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so it is with the souls of Gods people, they are full of cravings and longings, give them the profits and pleasures of the world, these do not abate their desires,
so it is with the Souls of God's people, they Are full of cravings and longings, give them the profits and pleasures of the world, these do not abate their Desires,
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for these do not answer the souls nature, and therefore cannot answer its necessities;
for these do not answer the Souls nature, and Therefore cannot answer its necessities;
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but let them enjoy God, this is a proportionable suitable good, and this satisfies, and therefore it is that Gods people do so long after God. 3. They know God is a permanent good,
but let them enjoy God, this is a proportionable suitable good, and this Satisfies, and Therefore it is that God's people do so long After God. 3. They know God is a permanent good,
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and therefore that he alone can make them happy:
and Therefore that he alone can make them happy:
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The soul can enjoy no perfection of happiness, if it be not commensurate to its own duration:
The soul can enjoy no perfection of happiness, if it be not commensurate to its own duration:
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Gods people understand this, and believe this, that God only is an indeficient, a never-failing good, a fountain that can never be drawn dry, a treasure never to be emptied, one whose perfections never leave himself,
God's people understand this, and believe this, that God only is an indeficient, a never-failing good, a fountain that can never be drawn dry, a treasure never to be emptied, one whose perfections never leave himself,
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and one who never leaves any that ever truly injoyed him. 4. They know, that though God be never so perfect, suitable and sure good,
and one who never leaves any that ever truly enjoyed him. 4. They know, that though God be never so perfect, suitable and sure good,
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yet it is no comfort to them, unless they have an Interest in him.
yet it is no Comfort to them, unless they have an Interest in him.
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That which must make them truly happy, must be a propriety in God, that they may be able to say with the Church, Psal. 48.14. This God is our God for ever and ever. And Psal. 67.6. God, even our own God, shall bless us.
That which must make them truly happy, must be a propriety in God, that they may be able to say with the Church, Psalm 48.14. This God is our God for ever and ever. And Psalm 67.6. God, even our own God, shall bless us.
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They know that this Pronoun our is as much worth to their Souls as the boundless God;
They know that this Pronoun our is as much worth to their Souls as the boundless God;
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all is wrapt up in this Propriety. Luther hath a saying, Much Religion lieth in Pronouns:
all is wrapped up in this Propriety. Luther hath a saying, Much Religion lies in Pronouns:
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Truly, all the Consolation of Saints lyeth in this Pronoun, our God; the all of Believers depend on this;
Truly, all the Consolation of Saints lies in this Pronoun, our God; the all of Believers depend on this;
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therefore it is observable, How David doth roul this as a lump of Sugar under his Tongue,
Therefore it is observable, How David does roll this as a lump of Sugar under his Tongue,
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as one loath to lose the sweet savour of it too soon, Psal. 18.1, 2. I love thee O Lord my strength.
as one loath to loose the sweet savour of it too soon, Psalm 18.1, 2. I love thee Oh Lord my strength.
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The Lord is my rock and my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, and my strength, my buckler, the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. The Lord is my rock and my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, and my strength, my buckler, the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
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This Pronoun My and Our, is the door at which the King of Saints entreth into our hearts with his whole train of delights and comforts:
This Pronoun My and Our, is the door At which the King of Saints entereth into our hearts with his Whole train of delights and comforts:
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and therefore it is, that the desires of God's people are so much carried out after God.
and Therefore it is, that the Desires of God's people Are so much carried out After God.
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Before I speak to the third Particular in my proposed Method, I shall make some Improvement of what already hath been spoken.
Before I speak to the third Particular in my proposed Method, I shall make Some Improvement of what already hath been spoken.
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Ʋse 1. If this be the Character of God's People, thus earnestly to long after God;Ʋse 1. If this be the Character of God's People, thus earnestly to long After God;
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Hence we may see the difference that is between Gods People, and the Men of the world;
Hence we may see the difference that is between God's People, and the Men of the world;
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They (as you have heard) have vehement ardent longings after God; But these have their affections, thoughts, longings, desires after the thing of the World;
They (as you have herd) have vehement Ardent longings After God; But these have their affections, thoughts, longings, Desires After the thing of the World;
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Ease, Pleasure, Wealth, Honours and the like:
Ease, Pleasure, Wealth, Honours and the like:
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There is nothing that they desire, and which they think worthy the pursuing of, but onely these things, God is not in all their thoughts, as the Psalmist saith, Psal. 10.4. They are thirsty for worldly things;
There is nothing that they desire, and which they think worthy the pursuing of, but only these things, God is not in all their thoughts, as the Psalmist Says, Psalm 10.4. They Are thirsty for worldly things;
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they cry out, as Psal. 4.6. Who will shew us any good? The way to be rich and great in the world.
they cry out, as Psalm 4.6. Who will show us any good? The Way to be rich and great in the world.
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Whence is this? I conceive upon a double account. 1. The men of the world know no other good than that which the world affords:
Whence is this? I conceive upon a double account. 1. The men of the world know no other good than that which the world affords:
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It is as true, as a common observation, Ignoti nulla cupido, The good which is not known, is not desired:
It is as true, as a Common observation, Ignoti nulla Cupido, The good which is not known, is not desired:
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before any thing raises the Affection, it must first touch the apprehension, it must begin there:
before any thing raises the Affection, it must First touch the apprehension, it must begin there:
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Now the apprehension of the most are very low, and confin'd in this particular. They think there is no other happiness than the enjoyment of these outward things;
Now the apprehension of the most Are very low, and confined in this particular. They think there is no other happiness than the enjoyment of these outward things;
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and therefore they desire, and endeavour no other.
and Therefore they desire, and endeavour no other.
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Solomon hath exprest it well to us, speaking (as it is conceived) in the person of an Epicure, and worldly man, Eccles. 2.24. There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour; and Eccles. 8.15. Nothing better under the sun, than to eat, drink, and be merry: Solomon hath expressed it well to us, speaking (as it is conceived) in the person of an Epicure, and worldly man, Eccles. 2.24. There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour; and Eccles. 8.15. Nothing better under the sun, than to eat, drink, and be merry:
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Here is the heaven of a Worldly person; and because he knoweth no other, therefore he desires no other:
Here is the heaven of a Worldly person; and Because he Knoweth no other, Therefore he Desires no other:
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if thou knowect the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink, thou wouldest have asked of him, if thou knowect the gift of God, and who it is that Says to thee, Give me to drink, thou Wouldst have asked of him,
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and he would have given thee living water, saith our Saviour to the Woman of Samaria, Joh. 4.10.and he would have given thee living water, Says our Saviour to the Woman of Samaria, John 4.10.
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Therefore she did not ask for it, because she knew it not; and so it is likewise with all others besides.
Therefore she did not ask for it, Because she knew it not; and so it is likewise with all Others beside.
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They knew no better than Carnal things and therefore desire no other. 2. As it proceeds from want of knowledge of God,
They knew no better than Carnal things and Therefore desire no other. 2. As it proceeds from want of knowledge of God,
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so it likewise proceeds from want of relish and savour of the things of God:
so it likewise proceeds from want of relish and savour of the things of God:
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though some may in some general confused manner apprehend, that the enjoyment of God is the best happiness,
though Some may in Some general confused manner apprehend, that the enjoyment of God is the best happiness,
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yet they have not any Spiritual relish of the sweet streams of Grace that flow from him, from whence they might desire him.
yet they have not any Spiritual relish of the sweet streams of Grace that flow from him, from whence they might desire him.
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They have no such Principles in them, as to close and comply with God. The Apostle speaking of himself, and all believers, saith, 1 Cor. 2.12. We have not received the spirit of the World, but the spirit which is of God;
They have no such Principles in them, as to close and comply with God. The Apostle speaking of himself, and all believers, Says, 1 Cor. 2.12. We have not received the Spirit of the World, but the Spirit which is of God;
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that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. You see here, it is for the Spirit of God;that we might know the things that Are freely given to us of God. You see Here, it is for the Spirit of God;
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and this Spirit received by us, and in us, that we know the things of God,
and this Spirit received by us, and in us, that we know the things of God,
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and this is opposite to the spirit of the world which savours onely the things of the world.
and this is opposite to the Spirit of the world which savours only the things of the world.
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This is a sure rule, that mens desires do partake of their dispositions; look what the men themselves are, such are the desires that issues from them;
This is a sure Rule, that men's Desires do partake of their dispositions; look what the men themselves Are, such Are the Desires that issues from them;
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as our Saviour speaks to the Jews, Joh. 8.23. Ye are from beneath, I am from above;
as our Saviour speaks to the jews, John 8.23. You Are from beneath, I am from above;
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ye are of this world, I am not of this world: you Are of this world, I am not of this world:
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And what doth he infer from it? even this, that therefore there were different and contrary desires in them from himself;
And what does he infer from it? even this, that Therefore there were different and contrary Desires in them from himself;
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because they were of the World, therefore they minded onely Worldly Matters, and things from below.
Because they were of the World, Therefore they minded only Worldly Matters, and things from below.
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And so it is with all others besides: they have Worldly, Earthly, Unsavoury dispositions in them;
And so it is with all Others beside: they have Worldly, Earthly, Unsavoury dispositions in them;
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and therefore they desire no other things than such as may be suitable to them:
and Therefore they desire no other things than such as may be suitable to them:
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Oh that people would bethink themselves, and lay to heart their notorious folly in letting out their affections upon such poor mean things of the world, a little airy honour,
O that people would bethink themselves, and lay to heart their notorious folly in letting out their affections upon such poor mean things of the world, a little airy honour,
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an empty pleasure, beggarly treasures, things of nought, Amos 6.12. A Fashion, 1 Cor. 7.31. A Fancy, Act. 25.23. Vanities, Eccles. 1.2. Uncertain perishing things;
an empty pleasure, beggarly treasures, things of nought, Amos 6.12. A Fashion, 1 Cor. 7.31. A Fancy, Act. 25.23. Vanities, Eccles. 1.2. Uncertain perishing things;
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all the enjoyments and comforts of the world, they are but as liquor in a brittle glass, soon crackt, and soon lost.
all the enjoyments and comforts of the world, they Are but as liquour in a brittle glass, soon cracked, and soon lost.
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A Great Man (a Bishop) once boasted of three things that he could not lose, his Riches, Learning, the Kings Favour;
A Great Man (a Bishop) once boasted of three things that he could not loose, his Riches, Learning, the Kings Favour;
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but a while after in seeking a blessing on his meat, he could not speak sence, was forced to beg relief,
but a while After in seeking a blessing on his meat, he could not speak sense, was forced to beg relief,
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and before he died professed he was sure the King did care more for the worst of his dogs than for him:
and before he died professed he was sure the King did care more for the worst of his Dogs than for him:
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Oh take off your affections from all worldly things, study God, his insmite perfections, that he is an all-sufficient good, a suitable, permanent, everlasting good,
O take off your affections from all worldly things, study God, his insmite perfections, that he is an All-sufficient good, a suitable, permanent, everlasting good,
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and that you can never be truly happy, till you have an interest in him. Oh let out your affections after him. Ʋse 2. Of Exhortation.
and that you can never be truly happy, till you have an Interest in him. O let out your affections After him. Ʋse 2. Of Exhortation.
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Consider your selves, look into your selves, where are your desires;
Consider your selves, look into your selves, where Are your Desires;
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which way, and to what coast do these winds of your souls drive you? Is it towards God,
which Way, and to what coast do these winds of your Souls drive you? Is it towards God,
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or towards the world? You crave, and thirst, and long, and desire, something there is, which you would have,
or towards the world? You crave, and thirst, and long, and desire, something there is, which you would have,
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and cannot be satisfied till you have it;
and cannot be satisfied till you have it;
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now what is it? Is it the husks of this world, or is it bread? Do you pant after the dust of the earth, according to the Prophets Phrase, Amos 2.7.
now what is it? Is it the husks of this world, or is it bred? Do you pant After the dust of the earth, according to the prophets Phrase, Amos 2.7.
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Or with the Church, The desire of our souls is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee, Isa. 26.8. You are hungry and thirsty, unquiet and unsatisfied, what is the matter? Do you like the dry earth, gape and cleave for showers to bring forth Corn and wine? Is the voice of your hearts, Who will shew us any good? or is it, Lord lift up the light of thy countenance upon us? Physitians judg of the state of their Patients bodies by their appetites;
Or with the Church, The desire of our Souls is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee, Isaiah 26.8. You Are hungry and thirsty, unquiet and unsatisfied, what is the matter? Do you like the dry earth, gape and cleave for showers to bring forth Corn and wine? Is the voice of your hearts, Who will show us any good? or is it, Lord lift up the Light of thy countenance upon us? Physicians judge of the state of their Patients bodies by their appetites;
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they who long for trash, speak their stomach foul; they who hunger afer wholsom food, are esteemed to be in health;
they who long for trash, speak their stomach foul; they who hunger afer wholesome food, Are esteemed to be in health;
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so ye may judge of the estate of your souls by your desires, if you chiefly desire the trash of the world, your spiritual state is not right:
so you may judge of the estate of your Souls by your Desires, if you chiefly desire the trash of the world, your spiritual state is not right:
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But if you can say with David, Psal. 73.25. Whom have I in heaven but thee, and here is none upon earth that I desire besides thee.
But if you can say with David, Psalm 73.25. Whom have I in heaven but thee, and Here is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
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Blessed are you of the Lord, you are in a safe condition;
Blessed Are you of the Lord, you Are in a safe condition;
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but here have a care that your desires be qualified, as I spake of before, that they be constant desires, not occasional desires,
but Here have a care that your Desires be qualified, as I spoke of before, that they be constant Desires, not occasional Desires,
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as it is with some when at a Sermon, or in time of danger and fear of death, O then such cry out, O for an interest in God, for a reconciled God;
as it is with Some when At a Sermon, or in time of danger and Fear of death, Oh then such cry out, Oh for an Interest in God, for a reconciled God;
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but after a while these desires are off again, which argues them not to be a thirst, which still holdeth on and increaseth; changeable desires are false desires;
but After a while these Desires Are off again, which argues them not to be a thirst, which still holds on and increases; changeable Desires Are false Desires;
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and look to it, that your desires be ardent desires, vehement, not low, flat, weak, indifferent,
and look to it, that your Desires be Ardent Desires, vehement, not low, flat, weak, indifferent,
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as it is with many, they pray as if they prayed not, seek as if they seek not, not pressing, not wrestling, striving with God:
as it is with many, they pray as if they prayed not, seek as if they seek not, not pressing, not wrestling, striving with God:
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Spiritual thirsts are not lazy wishes, nor indifferent, formal, lukewarm requests;
Spiritual thirsts Are not lazy wishes, nor indifferent, formal, lukewarm requests;
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there is alwayes an edg upon that spiritual appetite which we call thirsting, Oh I beseech you consider your selves,
there is always an edge upon that spiritual appetite which we call thirsting, O I beseech you Consider your selves,
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and know that this is your great interest, to have ardent, fervent desires after God, and that you cannot be contented without an interest in his favour.
and know that this is your great Interest, to have Ardent, fervent Desires After God, and that you cannot be contented without an Interest in his favour.
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The third thing to be spoken to, is, Wherein the people of God chiefly long after God,
The third thing to be spoken to, is, Wherein the people of God chiefly long After God,
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and pant to appear before him:
and pant to appear before him:
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To this I shall say, They do according to the exhibitions and conveyances that God makes of himself to his people:
To this I shall say, They do according to the exhibitions and conveyances that God makes of himself to his people:
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Now know that God doth convey himself to his people, 1. Here on earth in the way of his Ordinances. 2. in Heaven by the immediate communication of himself:
Now know that God does convey himself to his people, 1. Here on earth in the Way of his Ordinances. 2. in Heaven by the immediate communication of himself:
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And in both these respects, they vehemently desire after God. To speak to these two a little.
And in both these respects, they vehemently desire After God. To speak to these two a little.
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1. Gods people desire God in ordinances, thus it was with David here in this Psalm, this was his great desire and longing, he was debarrred of the ordinances,
1. God's people desire God in ordinances, thus it was with David Here in this Psalm, this was his great desire and longing, he was debarrred of the ordinances,
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and now he longs and thirsts after God with a great deal of vehemency and intention.
and now he longs and thirsts After God with a great deal of vehemency and intention.
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Now his soul thirsteth for God:
Now his soul Thirsteth for God:
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It appears that he desired after God in ordinances, by that which is said in the 4th verse;
It appears that he desired After God in ordinances, by that which is said in the 4th verse;
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When I remember how I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude, that kept holy day; When I Remember how I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude, that kept holy day;
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He minds the happiness of his former condition, I had gone with the multitude, I went to the house of God;
He minds the happiness of his former condition, I had gone with the multitude, I went to the house of God;
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and we may see what impression this made upon his spirit; when he compar'd his former condition with his present, his very soul was grieved;
and we may see what impression this made upon his Spirit; when he compared his former condition with his present, his very soul was grieved;
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saith he, When I remember these things; I pour out my soul in me;
Says he, When I Remember these things; I pour out my soul in me;
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and this made him to break out in these words, Oh, when shall I appear before God? and Psal. 63.1, 2. When he was in the Wilderness of Judah, My soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee, in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is, to see thy power and thy glory so as I have seen thee in thy sanctuary:
and this made him to break out in these words, O, when shall I appear before God? and Psalm 63.1, 2. When he was in the Wilderness of Judah, My soul Thirsteth for thee, my Flesh Longeth for thee, in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is, to see thy power and thy glory so as I have seen thee in thy sanctuary:
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He desires to be restored to the publick ordinances, and to his former injoyments of them;
He Desires to be restored to the public ordinances, and to his former enjoyments of them;
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he would have communion with God in his Ordinances, & he would have that communion which he had formerly, so Psal. 84.1, 2, How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts!
he would have communion with God in his Ordinances, & he would have that communion which he had formerly, so Psalm 84.1, 2, How amiable Are thy Tabernacles, Oh Lord of Hosts!
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My soul longeth, yea even fainteth for the courts of the Lord, my heart and my flesh crïeth out for the living God, Yea, he envieth the bird, the sparrow,My soul Longeth, yea even fainteth for the Courts of the Lord, my heart and my Flesh crïeth out for the living God, Yea, he Envieth the bird, the sparrow,
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and the swallow, who might come near the Altars, when he was thrust from them,
and the swallow, who might come near the Altars, when he was thrust from them,
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and crieth out, Blessed are they that dwell in the house of God, ver. 3, 4. and Psal. 27.4.
and cries out, Blessed Are they that dwell in the house of God, ver. 3, 4. and Psalm 27.4.
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One thing have I desired of the Lord, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the dayes of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, One thing have I desired of the Lord, that I will seek After, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord,
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and to enquire in his Temple. and to inquire in his Temple.
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His desire to enjoy God in ordinances, had the chief place in his heart above all earthly desires, and delights whatsoever;
His desire to enjoy God in ordinances, had the chief place in his heart above all earthly Desires, and delights whatsoever;
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one thing have I desired, this only thing, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord; so again, Psal. 119.20. My soul breaketh for the longing it hath unto thy judgments at all times:
one thing have I desired, this only thing, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord; so again, Psalm 119.20. My soul breaks for the longing it hath unto thy Judgments At all times:
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my soul breaketh — What ardent strong desires were in the heart of David after the ordinance!my soul breaks — What Ardent strong Desires were in the heart of David After the Ordinance!
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No question but David had communion with God in prvate in his closet, in his own heart he was not neglective of private duties, but frequent in them;
No question but David had communion with God in prvate in his closet, in his own heart he was not neglective of private duties, but frequent in them;
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a gracious soul carries alway a Temple with him, but this did not satisfie and content this holy man;
a gracious soul carries always a Temple with him, but this did not satisfy and content this holy man;
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no, he must enjoy the ordinances of God in the meetings of his people:
no, he must enjoy the ordinances of God in the meetings of his people:
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The Reason why it was thus with David, and so with all the people of God is,
The Reason why it was thus with David, and so with all the people of God is,
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because ordinance are the institutions of God, and in and through these, doth God impart himself to his people,
Because Ordinance Are the institutions of God, and in and through these, does God impart himself to his people,
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and therefore they desire here to meet God.
and Therefore they desire Here to meet God.
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God hath appointed them as necessary helps in the way to Heaven, and they are not able to want them, till they come to Heaven:
God hath appointed them as necessary helps in the Way to Heaven, and they Are not able to want them, till they come to Heaven:
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As God fed the Israelites with Manna all the time they were in the Wilderness, till he brought them to Canaan, but when they came thither it ceased;
As God fed the Israelites with Manna all the time they were in the Wilderness, till he brought them to Canaan, but when they Come thither it ceased;
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so it is with Gods people in regard of ordinances, they are such helps as God affords to them,
so it is with God's people in regard of ordinances, they Are such helps as God affords to them,
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so long as they are in the world, and they may not expect to subsist without them, till they come to Heaven.
so long as they Are in the world, and they may not expect to subsist without them, till they come to Heaven.
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The exigences of Gods people are such as do indeed call for them, they have many temptations to resist, many corruptions to subdue,
The exigences of God's people Are such as do indeed call for them, they have many temptations to resist, many corruptions to subdue,
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and many graces to strengthen, and much work to perform, and can they do any of these without helps? Without doubt they cannot:
and many graces to strengthen, and much work to perform, and can they do any of these without helps? Without doubt they cannot:
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They that think to live without ordinances, the life of grace, they may as well think to live without meat and drink the life of nature,
They that think to live without ordinances, the life of grace, they may as well think to live without meat and drink the life of nature,
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and they shall do the one, as well as the other:
and they shall do the one, as well as the other:
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True it is, that God in the necessary want or restraint of publick ordinances, is able to make it up another way, if he pleases;
True it is, that God in the necessary want or restraint of public ordinances, is able to make it up Another Way, if he Pleases;
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God promised his people, Ezek. 11.16. That tho they were cast far off among the heathen, and scattered among the countries,
God promised his people, Ezekiel 11.16. That though they were cast Far off among the heathen, and scattered among the countries,
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yet he would be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries, where they shall come:
yet he would be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries, where they shall come:
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God can make a Wilderness, a Prison, a sick chamber or bed, to be a sanctuary,
God can make a Wilderness, a Prison, a sick chamber or Bed, to be a sanctuary,
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if he please, by bringing to our remembrance those truths which formerly we have heard, and by his own more immediate application of himself to us:
if he please, by bringing to our remembrance those truths which formerly we have herd, and by his own more immediate application of himself to us:
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As God can sustain our natural life if he please in the want of food,
As God can sustain our natural life if he please in the want of food,
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as he did Moses; so he can if he please sustain our spiritual in the want of ordinances:
as he did Moses; so he can if he please sustain our spiritual in the want of ordinances:
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God can suggest good thoughts, stir up gracious and holy desires, shed abroad his love in our hearts,
God can suggest good thoughts, stir up gracious and holy Desires, shed abroad his love in our hearts,
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and become all in all unto us, as in Heaven;
and become all in all unto us, as in Heaven;
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but ordinances are the ordinary helps, and the powerful helps, according to that in Psal. 63.2. That I may see thy power, and thy glory, as I have seen in the Sanctuary.
but ordinances Are the ordinary helps, and the powerful helps, according to that in Psalm 63.2. That I may see thy power, and thy glory, as I have seen in the Sanctuary.
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There is a power in ordinances, as to instance, 1. In the preaching of the Word, 2 Cor. 10.4.
There is a power in ordinances, as to instance, 1. In the preaching of the Word, 2 Cor. 10.4.
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The weapons of our warfare, are not carnal, but mighty through God to the casting down of imaginations, The weapons of our warfare, Are not carnal, but mighty through God to the casting down of Imaginations,
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and every high thing that exalteth it self against the knowledg of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ:
and every high thing that Exalteth it self against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every Thought to the Obedience of christ:
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The preaching of the word is powerful to convince, 1 Cor. 14.24. To convert, Rom. 10.14. To comfort, Isa. 66.11. Here God stays his people with flagons, and comforts them with apples, Cant. 2.5. It is powerful also for the flourishing, and the growth of Gods people in grace, Psal. 92.13.The preaching of the word is powerful to convince, 1 Cor. 14.24. To convert, Rom. 10.14. To Comfort, Isaiah 66.11. Here God stays his people with flagons, and comforts them with Apples, Cant 2.5. It is powerful also for the flourishing, and the growth of God's people in grace, Psalm 92.13.
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2. In the Ordinance of the Lords Supper there is strength and efficacy to comfort, to revive, to seal up assurance,
2. In the Ordinance of the lords Supper there is strength and efficacy to Comfort, to revive, to seal up assurance,
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as this servant of God, now departed, had experience of to the wonderful comfort of her spirit.
as this servant of God, now departed, had experience of to the wondered Comfort of her Spirit.
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3. In the ordinance of prayer, there is power from God, and a power with God;
3. In the Ordinance of prayer, there is power from God, and a power with God;
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a power from him, whereby he does enable us to perform it, and a power with him, whereby we do prevail with him,
a power from him, whereby he does enable us to perform it, and a power with him, whereby we do prevail with him,
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as it is said of Jacob, Gen. 32.28. compared with Hos. 12.3, 4. That he had power with God, and prevailed:
as it is said of Jacob, Gen. 32.28. compared with Hos. 12.3, 4. That he had power with God, and prevailed:
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the same hath every true Israelite, he hath a special power, whereby he gains upon God in his approaches to him;
the same hath every true Israelite, he hath a special power, whereby he gains upon God in his Approaches to him;
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Oh, but what power is prayer, when there are bands of prayer, vollies of prayer;
O, but what power is prayer, when there Are bans of prayer, volleys of prayer;
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single prayers are as a single hair of Sampsons head there is a power in it;
single Prayers Are as a single hair of Sampsons head there is a power in it;
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but conjunct prayers, are as his whole bush of hair:
but conjunct Prayers, Are as his Whole bush of hair:
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When Gods people meet together, when they twist their prayers, and with one consent stir up themselves to take hold of God,
When God's people meet together, when they twist their Prayers, and with one consent stir up themselves to take hold of God,
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and hang upon him, wonderful then are Gods condescentions to his people: All this may shew, why Gods people do so desire after God in ordinances.
and hang upon him, wondered then Are God's condescensions to his people: All this may show, why God's people do so desire After God in ordinances.
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To make a little improvement of this before I pass to the next particular. Ʋse 1. Do Gods people desire after Ordinances, and God in ordinances;
To make a little improvement of this before I pass to the next particular. Ʋse 1. Do God's people desire After Ordinances, and God in ordinances;
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this then meets with the practise of many people, who are far from such desires as these. As instance,
this then meets with the practice of many people, who Are Far from such Desires as these. As instance,
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1. Such as do not lay it to heart, nor are grieved when God threatens the removal of ordinances;
1. Such as do not lay it to heart, nor Are grieved when God threatens the removal of ordinances;
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such hath been our barrenness under ordinances, our lukewarmness, that God may justly remove our candlestick,
such hath been our Barrenness under ordinances, our lukewarmness, that God may justly remove our candlestick,
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but how few are affected with this!
but how few Are affected with this!
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There have been some that could, for the want of their Idolatries, grieve as Micah, taking on for the loss of his God and Priest, Judg. 18.23, 24. Women weeping for Tammuz, Ezek. 8.14. There are that that have grieved, for the want of their merry-meeting;
There have been Some that could, for the want of their Idolatries, grieve as micah, taking on for the loss of his God and Priest, Judges 18.23, 24. Women weeping for Tammuz, Ezekiel 8.14. There Are that that have grieved, for the want of their merry-meeting;
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it is said in Isa. 24.11. There is crying for wine in the streets, all joy is darkned, the mirth of the land is darkned, mirth is gone with the liquor:
it is said in Isaiah 24.11. There is crying for wine in the streets, all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is darkened, mirth is gone with the liquour:
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There are that mourn for the want of trading; 'Tis said of Babylon, Rev. 18.11. The Merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her, for no man hayeth her Merchandize any more: There Are that mourn for the want of trading; It's said of Babylon, Rev. 18.11. The Merchant's of the earth shall weep and mourn over her, for no man hayeth her Merchandise any more:
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I might instance in other things;
I might instance in other things;
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and what no mourning for the loss of the Ordinances of God? Can people be grieved for the want of those things that gratifie only their corrupt flesh,
and what no mourning for the loss of the Ordinances of God? Can people be grieved for the want of those things that gratify only their corrupt Flesh,
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and not be troubled at the removal of Ordinances which are of so great importance, and of so high concernment as to the everlasting welfare of their precious Souls?
and not be troubled At the removal of Ordinances which Are of so great importance, and of so high concernment as to the everlasting welfare of their precious Souls?
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2. There are others, that though God be so indulgent, as to afford Ordinances and Liberty for the enjoyment of them;
2. There Are Others, that though God be so indulgent, as to afford Ordinances and Liberty for the enjoyment of them;
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yet do not value it, they have no affections for these things.
yet do not valve it, they have no affections for these things.
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There have been some that have said, that they are above Ordinances, and so what need they care whether they have them or no? But there are too too many, that are below them,
There have been Some that have said, that they Are above Ordinances, and so what need they care whither they have them or not? But there Are too too many, that Are below them,
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and have no heart fitted to them, and therefore are not sensible at all of the advantage of them;
and have no heart fitted to them, and Therefore Are not sensible At all of the advantage of them;
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they would not be at a Sermon or a Sacrament from one end of the year to the other, were it not example & custom,
they would not be At a Sermon or a Sacrament from one end of the year to the other, were it not Exampl & custom,
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and the common practice put them upon it; for their parts they could be contented to be without these Ordinances all their lives;
and the Common practice put them upon it; for their parts they could be contented to be without these Ordinances all their lives;
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these are far from the temper of David, and all the people of God.
these Are Far from the temper of David, and all the people of God.
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There are others that withdraw from the Ordinances of God, forsake the Assemblies of Gods people;
There Are Others that withdraw from the Ordinances of God, forsake the Assemblies of God's people;
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they think they can get as much good at home, as they can to hear a faithful Minister;
they think they can get as much good At home, as they can to hear a faithful Minister;
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or when they joyn in the meetings of Gods people; such as these never found the sweetness and benefit of Ordinances;
or when they join in the meetings of God's people; such as these never found the sweetness and benefit of Ordinances;
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they are such as would be wiser than God, who hath appointed such helps as these,
they Are such as would be Wiser than God, who hath appointed such helps as these,
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and so by taking a preposterous course, do bring mischief upon their own Souls; God blasts and curses those single performances, which take from his more publick Ordinances.
and so by taking a preposterous course, do bring mischief upon their own Souls; God blasts and curses those single performances, which take from his more public Ordinances.
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This is like the Manna which the Israelits gathered unseasonably, it putrified and stank, and worms bred in it;
This is like the Manna which the Israelites gathered unseasonably, it Putrified and stank, and worms bred in it;
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so are those duties which are performed singly, and solitarily, and unseasonably, when the Meetings and Assemblies of Gods people are neglected.
so Are those duties which Are performed singly, and solitarily, and unseasonably, when the Meetings and Assemblies of God's people Are neglected.
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There are others who are soon wearied and cloyed with Ordinances; they have soon enough of such things as these;
There Are Others who Are soon wearied and cloyed with Ordinances; they have soon enough of such things as these;
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instead of saying here with David, When shall we come and appear before God? they say,
instead of saying Here with David, When shall we come and appear before God? they say,
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When shall we be gone and depart from him? like those in Mal. 1.13. Ye have said, what a weariness is it? and Amos 8.5.
When shall we be gone and depart from him? like those in Malachi 1.13. You have said, what a weariness is it? and Amos 8.5.
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When will the new moon and the sabbath be gone? There are some, who are never more uneasie,When will the new moon and the Sabbath be gone? There Are Some, who Are never more uneasy,
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than when they are at Ordinances.
than when they Are At Ordinances.
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Oh, how many carnal persons, and formalists are there, who have only an outside of Religion,
O, how many carnal Persons, and formalists Are there, who have only an outside of Religion,
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and scarce so much, who look upon the Worship of God as a matter of course and fashion,
and scarce so much, who look upon the Worship of God as a matter of course and fashion,
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and so accordingly come to it. Ʋse 2. Let it be a word of Exhortation; long after delight in, and bless God for Ordinances:
and so accordingly come to it. Ʋse 2. Let it be a word of Exhortation; long After delight in, and bless God for Ordinances:
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It is the greatest happiness that we are capable of here in this life;
It is the greatest happiness that we Are capable of Here in this life;
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that whiles we cannot see God face to face, as we shall one day in Heaven;
that while we cannot see God face to face, as we shall one day in Heaven;
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yet we may now see him in the glass of his Ordinances, in his Word, in his Sacraments,
yet we may now see him in the glass of his Ordinances, in his Word, in his Sacraments,
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and by prayer converse with him.
and by prayer converse with him.
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That which carnal men, and worldly spirits, count a burden and tediousness to them, let us look upon as a very high priviledg,
That which carnal men, and worldly spirits, count a burden and tediousness to them, let us look upon as a very high privilege,
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and reckon it as our greatest advantage, and rejoyce in it: and to quicken and inlarge our desires, Muse upon the excellency of Ordinances;
and reckon it as our greatest advantage, and rejoice in it: and to quicken and enlarge our Desires, Muse upon the excellency of Ordinances;
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for excellency apprehended, is that which will move desires; discern that these things are good, and good and necessary for us;
for excellency apprehended, is that which will move Desires; discern that these things Are good, and good and necessary for us;
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by partaking of these, we shall get our corruptions mortified, our graces strengthned, our spiritual decays supplied, more ability gained to serve God in our whole conversation,
by partaking of these, we shall get our corruptions mortified, our graces strengthened, our spiritual decays supplied, more ability gained to serve God in our Whole Conversation,
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and more evidence and assurance of Gods love in Jesus Christ obtained.
and more evidence and assurance of God's love in jesus christ obtained.
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And remember, when you come to Ordinances, resolve to put hard for it, to enjoy such sensible Communion with God in them, that you may come off in a better and more spiritual frame of heart, than you came on;
And Remember, when you come to Ordinances, resolve to put hard for it, to enjoy such sensible Communion with God in them, that you may come off in a better and more spiritual frame of heart, than you Come on;
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resolve with the Father, Nunquam a te absque recidam, When I come before the Lord, I will never go away without him:
resolve with the Father, Never a te absque recidam, When I come before the Lord, I will never go away without him:
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The reason why there is no more good got by ordinances, is because we do not meet God in them;
The reason why there is no more good god by ordinances, is Because we do not meet God in them;
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and the reason why we do not meet God, is because we do not so earnestly desire and look for him;
and the reason why we do not meet God, is Because we do not so earnestly desire and look for him;
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whenever therefore you appear before God in ordinances, make it your business to see God, to taste of Gods, to get down something of God upon your hearts, some impressions (of God) upon your spirits.
whenever Therefore you appear before God in ordinances, make it your business to see God, to taste of God's, to get down something of God upon your hearts, Some impressions (of God) upon your spirits.
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2 Secondly, Gods people do long and pant after the immediate fruition and presence of God in Heaven:
2 Secondly, God's people do long and pant After the immediate fruition and presence of God in Heaven:
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Here they enjoy God by faith, not by sight;
Here they enjoy God by faith, not by sighed;
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here in a mediate, dark and imperfect manner through providences and ordinances, as through a glass darkly,
Here in a mediate, dark and imperfect manner through providences and ordinances, as through a glass darkly,
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but there face to face we shall know as we are known, as the Apost. 1 Cor. 13.12
but there face to face we shall know as we Are known, as the Apost. 1 Cor. 13.12
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Now Gods people long after God in this way, The spirit and the bride, saith come, Rev. 22.17.
Now God's people long After God in this Way, The Spirit and the bride, Says come, Rev. 22.17.
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They daily pray that Gods Kingdom may come, that the number of the Elect may be accomplished,
They daily pray that God's Kingdom may come, that the number of the Elect may be accomplished,
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and Christ may come to judgment; They wait for the adoption, the redemption of the body, Rom. 8.23. They love the appearing of Christ, 2 Tim. 4.8. Heb. 9.28. They look for that blessed hope, and glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Tit. 2.13.
and christ may come to judgement; They wait for the adoption, the redemption of the body, Rom. 8.23. They love the appearing of christ, 2 Tim. 4.8. Hebrew 9.28. They look for that blessed hope, and glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour jesus christ; Tit. 2.13.
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The Reason why Gods people do long after the immediate fruition and presence of God in heaven is,
The Reason why God's people do long After the immediate fruition and presence of God in heaven is,
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because they believe, they shall be perfectly delivered from all those evils that they are liable to,
Because they believe, they shall be perfectly Delivered from all those evils that they Are liable to,
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while they are here in this world, and that they shall be made perfectly blessed.
while they Are Here in this world, and that they shall be made perfectly blessed.
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1. They count upon this, they shall be freed, from all evils they are subject to in this life.
1. They count upon this, they shall be freed, from all evils they Are Subject to in this life.
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As, 1. From the evil of sin: Oh this is the great evil that Gods people complain of with so much sadness;
As, 1. From the evil of since: O this is the great evil that God's people complain of with so much sadness;
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here the flesh turneth against the spirit; there shall be no such thing hereafter, there shall be no blindness in the mind,
Here the Flesh turns against the Spirit; there shall be no such thing hereafter, there shall be no blindness in the mind,
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nor perverseness in the will, nor disorder in the affections, no pride nor slothfulness, no carnal-mindedness, no fleshliness, no coldness and deadness of heart and affection, no uneven walking, no grieving the spirit of God,
nor perverseness in the will, nor disorder in the affections, no pride nor slothfulness, no carnal-mindedness, no fleshliness, no coldness and deadness of heart and affection, no uneven walking, no grieving the Spirit of God,
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or the spirits of their Brethren;
or the spirits of their Brothers;
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no unholy thought, word or action. 2. They shall be freed from the evil of temptation:
no unholy Thought, word or actium. 2. They shall be freed from the evil of temptation:
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this world is a place of snares, and valley of temptations;
this world is a place of snares, and valley of temptations;
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what abundance of temptations are we assaulted with here continually from the Devil, the world and our corrupt natures;
what abundance of temptations Are we assaulted with Here continually from the devil, the world and our corrupt nature's;
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but there shall be none of these in heaven: In paradise there was a tempter, but none in heaven;
but there shall be none of these in heaven: In paradise there was a tempter, but none in heaven;
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Satans walk and rendezvous is on the earth, Job 1.7. but he never came into Heaven, since he was cast out. Satan walk and rendezvous is on the earth, Job 1.7. but he never Come into Heaven, since he was cast out.
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3. From the injuries and molestation of evil men;
3. From the injuries and molestation of evil men;
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no place on earth is exempted from molestation by the Devil and his instruments, but heaven is a place where such shall never enter;
no place on earth is exempted from molestation by the devil and his Instruments, but heaven is a place where such shall never enter;
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there the children of wickedness, and sons of violence shall not afflict any more;
there the children of wickedness, and Sons of violence shall not afflict any more;
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there is no Mesech, nor tents of Kedar to be complained of, nor false brethren, unfaithful, unsound, hypocritical persons, that are secret enemies to truth and piety,
there is no Mesech, nor tents of Kedar to be complained of, nor false brothers, unfaithful, unsound, hypocritical Persons, that Are secret enemies to truth and piety,
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now discouraging, no destroying company in heaven. 4. They shall be freed from all divisions:
now discouraging, no destroying company in heaven. 4. They shall be freed from all divisions:
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The divisions, and differences and dissentions, even among the godly which this state of imperfection on earth is liable to,
The divisions, and differences and dissensions, even among the godly which this state of imperfection on earth is liable to,
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and lamentably cumbred with, do create much trouble;
and lamentably cumbered with, do create much trouble;
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and many disquietments are multiplied thereby but in heaven, there is but one mind, one mouth,
and many disquietments Are multiplied thereby but in heaven, there is but one mind, one Mouth,
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as there is but one truth;
as there is but one truth;
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not so much as a different apprehension among all the thousands and millions of Saints there. 5. They shall be freed from all bodily ailes, pains, weakness, infirmities, all afflictions whatsoever;
not so much as a different apprehension among all the thousands and millions of Saints there. 5. They shall be freed from all bodily ails, pains, weakness, infirmities, all afflictions whatsoever;
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no sin therefore, no sorrow in heaven;
no since Therefore, no sorrow in heaven;
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all tears shall be wiped away, no more of these tears that arise from the various Tryals of this weary life;
all tears shall be wiped away, no more of these tears that arise from the various Trials of this weary life;
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such as are Wants, Straits, Losses, Crosses in Name, or Estates, Relations, Injoyments;
such as Are Wants, Straits, Losses, Crosses in Name, or Estates, Relations, Enjoyments;
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nothing but Love in Heaven, God will never knit his Brow, nor chide nor strike, never hide his face there,
nothing but Love in Heaven, God will never knit his Brow, nor chide nor strike, never hide his face there,
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but they shall live under the smiles of his Face, and light of his Countenance without interruption.
but they shall live under the smiles of his Face, and Light of his Countenance without interruption.
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2. The people of God do believe, and hope for a perfect injoyment of all good:
2. The people of God do believe, and hope for a perfect enjoyment of all good:
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It is not a meer negative happiness, that the Saints in Heaven partake of; a not being miserable, an absence from evil;
It is not a mere negative happiness, that the Saints in Heaven partake of; a not being miserable, an absence from evil;
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but also the positive presence and injoyment of all good, according to that of the Psal. 16.11. In the presence of God is fulness of joy, and at his right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
but also the positive presence and enjoyment of all good, according to that of the Psalm 16.11. In the presence of God is fullness of joy, and At his right hand there Are pleasures for evermore.
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Under this, are comprehended those great and glorious things that make up and compleat the positive happiness of the Saints. 1. As to their Souls. 2. As to their Bodies. 3. As to their Company. 1. As to their Souls.
Under this, Are comprehended those great and glorious things that make up and complete the positive happiness of the Saints. 1. As to their Souls. 2. As to their Bodies. 3. As to their Company. 1. As to their Souls.
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Their understanding being inlarged and widened, shall have a right knowledg of all things, a clear sight and vision of God;
Their understanding being enlarged and widened, shall have a right knowledge of all things, a clear sighed and vision of God;
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Now we know but in part, (saith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 13.12.) but then shall we know, Now we know but in part, (Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 13.12.) but then shall we know,
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even as also we are known. even as also we Are known.
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The will shall be perfected with an absolute indefective holiness, with an exact conformity to the Will of God,
The will shall be perfected with an absolute indefective holiness, with an exact conformity to the Will of God,
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and perfect Freedom from all servitude of Sin. The affections shall be set right by an unalterable regularity;
and perfect Freedom from all servitude of Sin. The affections shall be Set right by an unalterable regularity;
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there shall be a constant cleaving to God, a constant loving him without satiety or weariness.
there shall be a constant cleaving to God, a constant loving him without satiety or weariness.
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The Soul shall enjoy a full imediate uninterrupted Communion with God, and fruition of him; While we are here, we are absent from the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.6. Here our comforts are in and through Ordinances, but there God will be all in all immediately, 2 Cor. 15.28. 2. As to their Bodies, There shall be glory upon them;
The Soul shall enjoy a full Immediate uninterrupted Communion with God, and fruition of him; While we Are Here, we Are absent from the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.6. Here our comforts Are in and through Ordinances, but there God will be all in all immediately, 2 Cor. 15.28. 2. As to their Bodies, There shall be glory upon them;
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they shall be made like the glorious body of Christ, Phil. 3.21. What that is, was in some glimpse of it seen in Christs transfiguration, Matt. 17.2. His face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light;
they shall be made like the glorious body of christ, Philip 3.21. What that is, was in Some glimpse of it seen in Christ transfiguration, Matt. 17.2. His face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the Light;
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that was a little glimpse and specimen of the future visible glory of Christ;
that was a little glimpse and specimen of the future visible glory of christ;
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and the Saints shall be like him, they shall shine forth as the Sun, Matt. 13.43. Their Bodies shall be indued with new and glorious qualities, as incorruption, immortality, strength and power, activity, nimbleness:
and the Saints shall be like him, they shall shine forth as the Sun, Matt. 13.43. Their Bodies shall be endued with new and glorious qualities, as incorruption, immortality, strength and power, activity, nimbleness:
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Their Bodies shall be spiritual, not that the Body shall be turned into a Spirit; but the Body shall then live as Spirits and Angels do, without Meat, Drink, Sleep,
Their Bodies shall be spiritual, not that the Body shall be turned into a Spirit; but the Body shall then live as Spirits and Angels do, without Meat, Drink, Sleep,
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and such like bodily Supports, and shall be perfectly conformable, and obedient, and subservient to the Operations of the Spirit, the ready Instrument of the Soul.
and such like bodily Supports, and shall be perfectly conformable, and obedient, and subservient to the Operations of the Spirit, the ready Instrument of the Soul.
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3. As to their Company, They shall be blessed: oh the blessed Company that is in the new Jerusalem, God, Christ, Angels, Saints.
3. As to their Company, They shall be blessed: o the blessed Company that is in the new Jerusalem, God, christ, Angels, Saints.
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— And that which Crowns all, the Saints shall have the perpetual injoyment of all this blessedness secured to them, without any fear of losing it, or being deprived of it.
— And that which Crowns all, the Saints shall have the perpetual enjoyment of all this blessedness secured to them, without any Fear of losing it, or being deprived of it.
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The Saints shall never put of their glorious Robes, after they have once put them on;
The Saints shall never put of their glorious Robes, After they have once put them on;
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their State is a sure eternal State of actual delights.
their State is a sure Eternal State of actual delights.
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Upon these accounts the people of God do long and pant after the immediate fruition and presence of God in Heaven.
Upon these accounts the people of God do long and pant After the immediate fruition and presence of God in Heaven.
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Ʋse. Let us consider our selves by this property;Ʋse. Let us Consider our selves by this property;
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Have we desires after God thus? Truly it is to be feared, that abundance that do live under the preaching of the Word, from whence are held forth such glorious things to be conveyed by God in the immediate fruition of him;
Have we Desires After God thus? Truly it is to be feared, that abundance that do live under the preaching of the Word, from whence Are held forth such glorious things to be conveyed by God in the immediate fruition of him;
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do not believe, or at least do not desire the same, but they are well contented with their Portion here on Earth;
do not believe, or At least doe not desire the same, but they Are well contented with their Portion Here on Earth;
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like that Cardinal of Burbon, who professed that he would not give his part in Paris for his part in paradise.
like that Cardinal of Bourbon, who professed that he would not give his part in paris for his part in paradise.
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There are they that are of this mind, they would think themselves well a paid,
There Are they that Are of this mind, they would think themselves well a paid,
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if there were no other Heaven, nor no change of their estates that they have here in this world.
if there were no other Heaven, nor no change of their estates that they have Here in this world.
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But I beseech you see to it, that you be of another temper and disposition, that ye are panting after God in Heaven.
But I beseech you see to it, that you be of Another temper and disposition, that you Are panting After God in Heaven.
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To this purpose practice these counsels.
To this purpose practice these Counsels.
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1. Endeavour after a settled and well-grounded assurance, that you have an interest in Gods special love and favour,
1. Endeavour After a settled and well-grounded assurance, that you have an Interest in God's special love and favour,
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and that you are of the number of those that shall one day be admitted into the immediate presence of God, that you may be able to say with the Apostle, 2 Cor. 5.1.
and that you Are of the number of those that shall one day be admitted into the immediate presence of God, that you may be able to say with the Apostle, 2 Cor. 5.1.
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We know, that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, We know, that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God,
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an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Labour after this, pray much for this.an house not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens. Labour After this, pray much for this.
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It is our Saviours own direction, Joh. 16.24. Ask, that your joy may be full;
It is our Saviors own direction, John 16.24. Ask, that your joy may be full;
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O sweet consideration, that it is the Mind and Will of Christ, that we should seek for full joy and peace in believing.
O sweet consideration, that it is the Mind and Will of christ, that we should seek for full joy and peace in believing.
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And take this for an evidence, that you shall be admitted to the immediate presence of God,
And take this for an evidence, that you shall be admitted to the immediate presence of God,
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if you seek and and enjoy Communion with God in his Ordinances; if you do behold him in the beauties of holiness through these glasses.
if you seek and and enjoy Communion with God in his Ordinances; if you do behold him in the beauty's of holiness through these glasses.
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I say, this is a pledg, a beginning, and so an evidence of that full Communion you shall have with him in Heaven,
I say, this is a pledge, a beginning, and so an evidence of that full Communion you shall have with him in Heaven,
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and of your seeing him there face to face.
and of your seeing him there face to face.
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Are your Sabbath-days, days of Communion with God? that is a sweet evidence that you shall keep an everlasting Sabbath with him in glory;
are your Sabbath-days, days of Communion with God? that is a sweet evidence that you shall keep an everlasting Sabbath with him in glory;
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but if strangers to God, and profane-hearted on Sabbaths, you cannot be for Heaven. 2. Be in an actual preparation of your selves for it.
but if Strangers to God, and profane-hearted on Sabbaths, you cannot be for Heaven. 2. Be in an actual preparation of your selves for it.
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Spouses and Brides that wish and look for their beloved, prepare for their coming to them,
Spouses and Brides that wish and look for their Beloved, prepare for their coming to them,
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and prepare for their going to them; so do you prepare your selves for the enjoyment of God in Heaven.
and prepare for their going to them; so do you prepare your selves for the enjoyment of God in Heaven.
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To this purpose observe these Rules. 1. Labour after the mortifying and subduing of sin; especially your most beloved sin.
To this purpose observe these Rules. 1. Labour After the mortifying and subduing of since; especially your most Beloved since.
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Your own iniquity, as David calls it, Psal. 18.23.
Your own iniquity, as David calls it, Psalm 18.23.
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While that prevails, that darkens the sincerity and efficacy of grace in the Soul, breaks the peace thereof, grieves the holy Spirit;
While that prevails, that darkens the sincerity and efficacy of grace in the Soul, breaks the peace thereof, grieves the holy Spirit;
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therefore remember what the Apostle saith, 1 Joh. 3.3. He that hath this hope of seeing God, purifieth himself as he is pure:
Therefore Remember what the Apostle Says, 1 John 3.3. He that hath this hope of seeing God, Purifieth himself as he is pure:
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Hence when the Apostle would raise up people to an heavenly frame, he calls on them to mortifie their special corruption, Col. 3.1, 5. We find these joyned together, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,
Hence when the Apostle would raise up people to an heavenly frame, he calls on them to mortify their special corruption, Col. 3.1, 5. We find these joined together, denying ungodliness and worldly Lustiest,
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and looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the great God, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Tit. 2.13, 14. 2. Be loosned from the World;
and looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of the great God, our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, Tit. 2.13, 14. 2. Be loosened from the World;
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for while staked down and fixed here, you are unfit and unready to remove to Heaven.
for while staked down and fixed Here, you Are unfit and unready to remove to Heaven.
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It is he that is a stranger and pilgrim on the Earth, and that dwells in Tents here;
It is he that is a stranger and pilgrim on the Earth, and that dwells in Tents Here;
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ready on a short warning to pluck up stakes and be gone, that is a faithful seeker of that better country,
ready on a short warning to pluck up stakes and be gone, that is a faithful seeker of that better country,
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and a traveller toward it, Heb. 11.9, 10, 13, 14. You cannot have two homes, nor two rests, nor two portions;
and a traveller towards it, Hebrew 11.9, 10, 13, 14. You cannot have two homes, nor two rests, nor two portions;
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if you take up your home and rest in the World, you are not prepared nor principled for Heaven, nor fit to go thither.
if you take up your home and rest in the World, you Are not prepared nor principled for Heaven, nor fit to go thither.
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Be loosning and drawing off your hearts every day from the World; expect not either a perpetual, nor yet a long abode here.
Be loosening and drawing off your hearts every day from the World; expect not either a perpetual, nor yet a long Abided Here.
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Be sensible of the vanity and emptiness of things here;
Be sensible of the vanity and emptiness of things Here;
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be often thinking of, and expecting and waiting for your removal from hence into another World.
be often thinking of, and expecting and waiting for your removal from hence into Another World.
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3. Be finishing of your work, and to that end continually doing your present work with all your might;
3. Be finishing of your work, and to that end continually doing your present work with all your might;
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do what God hath appointed and called you to;
do what God hath appointed and called you to;
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is there any work that lies upon your hand, that conscience tells you should be done without delay,
is there any work that lies upon your hand, that conscience tells you should be done without Delay,
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as to get your selves setled in the assurance of Gods love through Christ, to clear up your evidences, to get down your rebellious corruptions:
as to get your selves settled in the assurance of God's love through christ, to clear up your evidences, to get down your rebellious corruptions:
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or in your place, family, common-wealth, is there any service to be done? foreflow it not but finish, dispatch it;
or in your place, family, commonwealth, is there any service to be done? foreflow it not but finish, dispatch it;
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while our work is not done, we are not ready.
while our work is not done, we Are not ready.
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4. Be often thinking of your future blessedness, this will set an edg upon your affections;
4. Be often thinking of your future blessedness, this will Set an edge upon your affections;
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what's the reason that people are so much in love with the world? It is because their minds do run out upon it;
what's the reason that people Are so much in love with the world? It is Because their minds do run out upon it;
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and they promise themselves great matters from it, they have inlarging fancies; and therefore they have inlarged desires answerable therewith.
and they promise themselves great matters from it, they have enlarging fancies; and Therefore they have enlarged Desires answerable therewith.
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The same would also be with us as to heavenly matters, if our mind were more upon them, it would then make us impatient till we were in the full fruition of them.
The same would also be with us as to heavenly matters, if our mind were more upon them, it would then make us impatient till we were in the full fruition of them.
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Touching the present occasion, tho I know that Funeral-Panegyricks, and the promiscuous commendation of the dead, does abundance of mischief,
Touching the present occasion, though I know that Funeral-Panegyricks, and the promiscuous commendation of the dead, does abundance of mischief,
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for hereby the godly are justly grieved and offended, and the wicked hardned and heartned in their evil courses; the ministry disgraced.
for hereby the godly Are justly grieved and offended, and the wicked hardened and heartened in their evil courses; the Ministry disgraced.
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Yet as the death of Gods people is precious in his sight, so it should be glorious in the eyes of men;
Yet as the death of God's people is precious in his sighed, so it should be glorious in the eyes of men;
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I could wish therefore that the just praises, and true sincerity of every child of God, were published,
I could wish Therefore that the just praises, and true sincerity of every child of God, were published,
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even by some Seraphical tongue, that both the glory of his grace might shine bright to posterity,
even by Some Seraphical tongue, that both the glory of his grace might shine bright to posterity,
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and that such a fire of Zeal for imitation might be inkindled to the heaters, that they passing thorow the same course of holiness, might at length be made partakers of the same happiness with the Saints of God;
and that such a fire of Zeal for imitation might be enkindled to the heaters, that they passing thorough the same course of holiness, might At length be made partakers of the same happiness with the Saints of God;
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let this be an apology for what I shall say touching this gracious person whose Funeral we now solemnize;
let this be an apology for what I shall say touching this gracious person whose Funeral we now solemnize;
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as one said of an honest man, that he was decalogus explicatus, so I may say of this our Friend deceased:
as one said of an honest man, that he was Decalogus explicatus, so I may say of this our Friend deceased:
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This Sermon was exemplified in and by her;
This Sermon was exemplified in and by her;
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she longed after God, she desired after God in ordinances, when she had health diligently attending on them, fruitfully partook of them;
she longed After God, she desired After God in ordinances, when she had health diligently attending on them, fruitfully partook of them;
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God had blessed her with a good memory, as appeared by the many hymns, and various texts of Scripture, which she repeated in her sickness.
God had blessed her with a good memory, as appeared by the many Hymns, and various texts of Scripture, which she repeated in her sickness.
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Her custom was, that tho she penned nothing of the Sermons in the hearing of them,
Her custom was, that though she penned nothing of the Sermons in the hearing of them,
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yet the next day she would write them out in a very methodical way, not only the general heads,
yet the next day she would write them out in a very methodical Way, not only the general Heads,
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but the particulars, with the inlargements, the which I have seen: She desired God in ordinances, and communion with him in the same;
but the particulars, with the enlargements, the which I have seen: She desired God in ordinances, and communion with him in the same;
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and she was very careful to improve sabbaths, which is an evidence that she hath now immediate communion with God in heaven,
and she was very careful to improve Sabbaths, which is an evidence that she hath now immediate communion with God in heaven,
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and is entred into everlasting rest: It pleased God to visit her with pains for a long time together;
and is entered into everlasting rest: It pleased God to visit her with pains for a long time together;
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and for some dayes before her departure, she was as upon a rack, her flesh and bones and bowels under much torture,
and for Some days before her departure, she was as upon a rack, her Flesh and bones and bowels under much torture,
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yet exceeding patient under the hand of God, and would still say, Yet God is good,
yet exceeding patient under the hand of God, and would still say, Yet God is good,
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and tho God break me in pieces, yet will I trust in God: As she longed for God in Ordinances;
and though God break me in Pieces, yet will I trust in God: As she longed for God in Ordinances;
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so likewise for the immediate fruition of God, which proceeded from a full assurance of her interest in him, which God was pleased to give in unto her;
so likewise for the immediate fruition of God, which proceeded from a full assurance of her Interest in him, which God was pleased to give in unto her;
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she would say, I did heretofore cry out with the Psalmist, O spare me a little before I go hence, and shall be no more.
she would say, I did heretofore cry out with the Psalmist, Oh spare me a little before I go hence, and shall be no more.
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Oh, but now with the Apostle, I desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ, and often would she breathe out these words of the Text, Oh, when shall I appear before God!
O, but now with the Apostle, I desire to be dissolved, and to be with christ, and often would she breathe out these words of the Text, O, when shall I appear before God!
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She was observed to smile under her pains;
She was observed to smile under her pains;
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and being askt the reason of it, O said she, Satan shall be trod under foot shortly,
and being asked the reason of it, Oh said she, Satan shall be trod under foot shortly,
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and I cannot but rejoice at the thoughts of it:
and I cannot but rejoice At the thoughts of it:
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She gave good counsel to her brothers, and sisters, and to those that did watch with her, to take heed of sin,
She gave good counsel to her Brother's, and Sisters, and to those that did watch with her, to take heed of since,
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and of evil company, and that they should redeem their time, and provide for a blessed eternity.
and of evil company, and that they should Redeem their time, and provide for a blessed eternity.
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All understanding, serious Christians that were acquainted with her, could not but observe the graces of Gods spirit, sparkling forth in her;
All understanding, serious Christians that were acquainted with her, could not but observe the graces of God's Spirit, sparkling forth in her;
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and I remember one said, I could give all that I have that it were thus with my children:
and I Remember one said, I could give all that I have that it were thus with my children:
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Many other things might be added, but I shall say no more, she is at rest as to her soul,
Many other things might be added, but I shall say no more, she is At rest as to her soul,
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and as she would say, her flesh doth rest in hope;
and as she would say, her Flesh does rest in hope;
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and now that she is at rest, let none disquiet her Relations by any false reports, it is a most disingenious thing:
and now that she is At rest, let none disquiet her Relations by any false reports, it is a most disingenuous thing:
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The Poet could say, Pascitur in vivos liber, post fata quiescit, When men are living, they are maligned and reproacht,
The Poet could say, Pascitur in vivos liber, post fata quiescit, When men Are living, they Are maligned and reproached,
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but this ceases when they are dead.
but this ceases when they Are dead.
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If any should be so wicked, let them know, that God may reckon with them here for the same,
If any should be so wicked, let them know, that God may reckon with them Here for the same,
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but assuredly hereafter, Jude 15. God will convince of hard sayings:
but assuredly hereafter, U^de 15. God will convince of hard sayings:
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he that will not pass by an idle word, will surely call to an account for bitter sarcasms, venomous taunts, and devillike reproaches.
he that will not pass by an idle word, will surely call to an account for bitter sarcasms, venomous taunts, and devillike Reproaches.
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I have but two words more. 1. One to the Parents of this servant of God, that they grieve not immoderately for the death of their dear relation.
I have but two words more. 1. One to the Parents of this servant of God, that they grieve not immoderately for the death of their dear Relation.
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Oh remember the evidences that she gave of her interest in the special favour of God, of her effectual calling out of the world into the kingdom and fellowship of the blessed God! Graceless relations dying with the marks of their unregeneracy upon them, do even scorch the hearts of their gracious surviving Relations, with the sence of those flames which they suffer:
O Remember the evidences that she gave of her Interest in the special favour of God, of her effectual calling out of the world into the Kingdom and fellowship of the blessed God! Graceless relations dying with the marks of their unregeneracy upon them, do even scorch the hearts of their gracious surviving Relations, with the sense of those flames which they suffer:
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This is supposed by some, the reason of that lamentable ingemination of David, 2 Sam. 18. and last verse, O my Son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom, would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son:
This is supposed by Some, the reason of that lamentable ingemination of David, 2 Sam. 18. and last verse, Oh my Son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom, would God I had died for thee, Oh Absalom, my son, my son:
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as if he had said, Absalom died in rebellion, I fear he is fallen into a worser hand than Joab's: Oh that my death might have prevented so dreadful a miscarriage:
as if he had said, Absalom died in rebellion, I Fear he is fallen into a Worse hand than Joab's: O that my death might have prevented so dreadful a miscarriage:
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O Absalom, would God I had died for thee: Oh Absalom, would God I had died for thee:
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But now when your Relation gave you such testimonies and evidences of her gracious estate, I may say as Christ to Mary, — Why weep ye? While you are mourning on earth, she is rejoicing in Heaven:
But now when your Relation gave you such testimonies and evidences of her gracious estate, I may say as christ to Marry, — Why weep you? While you Are mourning on earth, she is rejoicing in Heaven:
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while you are clothed with black, she is clothed in white, even the long robes of Christs righteousness, therefore do not prophane your Scripture-hope with an unscriptural mourning,while you Are clothed with black, she is clothed in white, even the long robes of Christ righteousness, Therefore do not profane your Scripture-hope with an unscriptural mourning,
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but let your moderation be seen. 2. The other word is to young persons: here is an instance, besides thousands of others, of the frailty and mortality of youth;
but let your moderation be seen. 2. The other word is to young Persons: Here is an instance, beside thousands of Others, of the frailty and mortality of youth;
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a young Woman in the flower of her age, she is gone down to the grave:
a young Woman in the flower of her age, she is gone down to the grave:
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O you that are young then, remember your Creator in the days of your youth, as this young womans counsel was;
Oh you that Are young then, Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, as this young woman's counsel was;
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provide for an happy death, and a blessed eternity.
provide for an happy death, and a blessed eternity.
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Oh, consecrate your first time to God, it may be, for any one knows, your only time, you may die and never come to old age:
O, consecrate your First time to God, it may be, for any one knows, your only time, you may die and never come to old age:
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It is storied of a youth that came to a Jewish Rabbi to learn him the law of God;
It is storied of a youth that Come to a Jewish Rabbi to Learn him the law of God;
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the Rabbi asked him, what age he was; he told his age; Why, says he, thou art too young yet, thou must stay eight years longer;
the Rabbi asked him, what age he was; he told his age; Why, Says he, thou art too young yet, thou must stay eight Years longer;
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O Sir (says the youth) I have gone thorow the burying-place, and have seen little graves,
Oh Sir (Says the youth) I have gone thorough the burying-place, and have seen little graves,
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as well as long, and I may be dead before I am so old, therefore pray teach me the Law of God.
as well as long, and I may be dead before I am so old, Therefore pray teach me the Law of God.
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O Young People think of it, begin now to be religious, because your youthful time may be all your time.
O Young People think of it, begin now to be religious, Because your youthful time may be all your time.
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Let me hint a few things more by way of argument.
Let me hint a few things more by Way of argument.
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1. Consider your youthful time is Gods time, the first fruits of your time is the Lords;
1. Consider your youthful time is God's time, the First fruits of your time is the lords;
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he required the first fruits as his due; you rob God, if you do not give up your selves to him betimes.
he required the First fruits as his due; you rob God, if you do not give up your selves to him betimes.
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2. Consider, your youthful time is the best time;
2. Consider, your youthful time is the best time;
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now you are most active, vigorous, quick, as you are now more capable to understand any trade of life,
now you Are most active, vigorous, quick, as you Are now more capable to understand any trade of life,
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so to take in the principles of Religion, if you would give your minds to it;
so to take in the principles of Religion, if you would give your minds to it;
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Religion will be more facile, and easy to you;
Religion will be more facile, and easy to you;
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you are not possest with such evil notions, and corrupt principles, as you may be if you come to age;
you Are not possessed with such evil notions, and corrupt principles, as you may be if you come to age;
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you will then be more indisposed, you will be habituated in sin, and the devil will have a stronger claim and interest in you, who will not be so easily put off;
you will then be more indisposed, you will be habituated in since, and the Devil will have a Stronger claim and Interest in you, who will not be so Easily put off;
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O then, mind Religion while you are young;
Oh then, mind Religion while you Are young;
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it will be a great deal more delightful, and easy, and comfortable, if you begin betimes.
it will be a great deal more delightful, and easy, and comfortable, if you begin betimes.
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3. Consider, this timely beginning will prevent a great deal of guilt and trouble in your souls;
3. Consider, this timely beginning will prevent a great deal of guilt and trouble in your Souls;
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when a man in a journey sets forth early, he goes on with comfort; but if he neglects the morning, and sets out late, he must run, and ride, and that in the dark:
when a man in a journey sets forth early, he Goes on with Comfort; but if he neglects the morning, and sets out late, he must run, and ride, and that in the dark:
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O they that set forth for Religion in the morning of their time, prevent a great deal of trouble and sin.
Oh they that Set forth for Religion in the morning of their time, prevent a great deal of trouble and since.
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4. Consider, by this means you will be very desirable, grateful, delightful, acceptable to God and good men;
4. Consider, by this means you will be very desirable, grateful, delightful, acceptable to God and good men;
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O! to see an holy, humble, gracious spirit in young people, to hear them speak of the things of Christ,
OH! to see an holy, humble, gracious Spirit in young people, to hear them speak of the things of christ,
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and find them pliable to the ways of God;
and find them pliable to the ways of God;
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O what a pleasant sight is this? What delight do such to the Lord? Such have a principal share of Christs love, who seek him betimes, Prov. 8.17. I love them that love me, and they that seek me early shall find me:
Oh what a pleasant sighed is this? What delight do such to the Lord? Such have a principal share of Christ love, who seek him betimes, Curae 8.17. I love them that love me, and they that seek me early shall find me:
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'Tis spoken by way of Emphasis and addition, those that seek me early shall be sure to find me;
It's spoken by Way of Emphasis and addition, those that seek me early shall be sure to find me;
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the Lord takes special notice of the love of his people in their youthful time, Jer. 2.2. I remember the kindness of thy youth; O what a lovely fight!
the Lord Takes special notice of the love of his people in their youthful time, Jer. 2.2. I Remember the kindness of thy youth; O what a lovely fight!
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it delights God and Saints to see young souls, humble, holy, serious, savoury, heavenly, full of knowledg, full of zeal.
it delights God and Saints to see young Souls, humble, holy, serious, savoury, heavenly, full of knowledge, full of zeal.
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O what a beauty is a young Samuel, a young Abijah, a young Jeremiah, a young Timothy? What honourable mention is made of these in Scripture!
O what a beauty is a young Samuel, a young Abijah, a young Jeremiah, a young Timothy? What honourable mention is made of these in Scripture!
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And it was the honour of Andronicus and Junia, that they were in Christ betimes, Rom. 16.7.
And it was the honour of Andronicus and Junia, that they were in christ betimes, Rom. 16.7.
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Oh if you give up your selves to Religion betimes, you will be exceeding acceptable to God, and good men.
O if you give up your selves to Religion betimes, you will be exceeding acceptable to God, and good men.
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5. Begin betimes to be religious, for hereby you will attain to a greater growth in Christianity,
5. Begin betimes to be religious, for hereby you will attain to a greater growth in Christianity,
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and settlement in the truth and wayes of Godliness;
and settlement in the truth and ways of Godliness;
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you shall bring more glory to God, be more serviceable to your generation, and lay up a greater and more sure foundation for glory;
you shall bring more glory to God, be more serviceable to your generation, and lay up a greater and more sure Foundation for glory;
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yea, the more eminent and abundant you have been in grace, the greater Crown of Glory will be set on your head in Heaven.
yea, the more eminent and abundant you have been in grace, the greater Crown of Glory will be Set on your head in Heaven.
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O now you young people, bestir your selves, labour after knowledg, set apart time to read the Scripture and other good books,
O now you young people, Bestir your selves, labour After knowledge, Set apart time to read the Scripture and other good books,
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and be earnest with God to give you an heart, to know, and an eye to see the excellency of Jesus Christ;
and be earnest with God to give you an heart, to know, and an eye to see the excellency of jesus christ;
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fly the lusts of youth, endeavour what you can to be under a faithful Ministry; and get into acquaintance and communion with good people, and cast off all vain company:
fly the Lustiest of youth, endeavour what you can to be under a faithful Ministry; and get into acquaintance and communion with good people, and cast off all vain company:
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O there is a great deal of advantage, by being in good company, they will instruct, counsel, comfort,
Oh there is a great deal of advantage, by being in good company, they will instruct, counsel, Comfort,
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and encourage you in your course of godliness. Consider what I have said, and the Lord bless these good counsels unto you. FINIS.
and encourage you in your course of godliness. Consider what I have said, and the Lord bless these good Counsels unto you. FINIS.
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