The saints longings after their heavenly country. A sermon preached at St. Pauls church on Tuesday the sixth of June; 1654. At a solemn anniversary meeting of the Cheshire Gentlemen, and freemen of the City of London, born in the same county. / By that faithful and painfull servant of Jesus Christ, Mr. Ralph Robinson late minister of Mary Wolnoth London.
A SERMON Preached at St. Pauls Church London, on Tuesday the 6 of June, 1654. At a Solemn Anniversary meeting of the Gentlemen of Cheshire, Citizens and Inhabitants of London. Heb. 11. 16. But now they desire a better Country, that is, an heavenly.
A SERMON Preached At Saint Paul's Church London, on Tuesday the 6 of June, 1654. At a Solemn Anniversary meeting of the Gentlemen of Cheshire, Citizens and Inhabitants of London. Hebrew 11. 16. But now they desire a better Country, that is, an heavenly.
That which some have affirmed of the Philosophers Stone, that it turns meaner mettals into gold, is most true of a gracious heart, it turns every creature,
That which Some have affirmed of the Philosophers Stone, that it turns meaner metals into gold, is most true of a gracious heart, it turns every creature,
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The Ministers of the Gospel, should of all others learn this holy Chymistry: They should study the holy art of spiritualizing the natural affections of men.
The Ministers of the Gospel, should of all Others Learn this holy Chemistry: They should study the holy art of spiritualizing the natural affections of men.
Our blessed Saviour, when he perceived more then ordinary desires in those that followed him after material bread, doth set before them that bread which he knew they had more need of,
Our blessed Saviour, when he perceived more then ordinary Desires in those that followed him After material bred, does Set before them that bred which he knew they had more need of,
Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, Joh. 6. 27. In imitation of this blessed Pattern of the chief Shepherd, the Prince of Preachers, I have made choice of that Scripture which was now read.
Labour not for the meat which Perishes, but for that meat which Endureth unto everlasting life, John 6. 27. In imitation of this blessed Pattern of the chief Shepherd, the Prince of Preachers, I have made choice of that Scripture which was now read.
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And if God will bless the word of his grace, which is now to be delivered for the raising up of your affections towards this glorious place, you will have cause to eternity to adore that good hand of his that hath brought you together.
And if God will bless the word of his grace, which is now to be Delivered for the raising up of your affections towards this glorious place, you will have cause to eternity to adore that good hand of his that hath brought you together.
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Yee have need of patience, saith he, that after yee have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise, Heb. 10. 36. In this Chapter he goes on to amplifie the same Argument: This he doth two wayes.
Ye have need of patience, Says he, that After ye have done the will of God, you might receive the promise, Hebrew 10. 36. In this Chapter he Goes on to amplify the same Argument: This he does two ways.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen, v. 1, 2, 3. Things that are remote from the eye of sense, are neer to the eye of faith.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen, v. 1, 2, 3. Things that Are remote from the eye of sense, Are near to the eye of faith.
but faith beleeves that the world with all things therein contained, were made at first, out of no pre-existent matter, by the powerful creating word of God.
but faith believes that the world with all things therein contained, were made At First, out of no preexistent matter, by the powerful creating word of God.
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These are either such as lived before the Flood, as Abel, Enoch, Noah, of whose faith he speaks fully, vers. 4, 5, 6, 7. Or they are such as lived after the Flood, in the several Ages of the world, of whom he makes largely mention what glorious undertakings their faith carryed them through from vers. 7. to the end of the Chapter.
These Are either such as lived before the Flood, as Abel, Enoch, Noah, of whose faith he speaks Fully, vers. 4, 5, 6, 7. Or they Are such as lived After the Flood, in the several Ages of the world, of whom he makes largely mention what glorious undertakings their faith carried them through from vers. 7. to the end of the Chapter.
The reason of that loosness of heart, which was in these holy Patriarchs from the land of Canaan, was the certain perswasion they had of a better Canaan. Their faith did not rest in the land of Promise,
The reason of that looseness of heart, which was in these holy Patriarchs from the land of Canaan, was the certain persuasion they had of a better Canaan. Their faith did not rest in the land of Promise,
as if the possession of that could make them happy; they looked higher; namely, to the Celestial Canaan, of which they knew the Terrestrial was but a Type.
as if the possession of that could make them happy; they looked higher; namely, to the Celestial Canaan, of which they knew the Terrestrial was but a Type.
They looked for a City that hath foundations, whose maker and builder is God, v. 10. They expected another dwelling, they had another place in their eye,
They looked for a city that hath foundations, whose maker and builder is God, v. 10. They expected Another Dwelling, they had Another place in their eye,
It was not their own Country, for saith the Apostle, If they had been mindful of that Country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned, vers. 15. Therefore of necessity it must be some other Country,
It was not their own Country, for Says the Apostle, If they had been mindful of that Country from whence they Come out, they might have had opportunity to have returned, vers. 15. Therefore of necessity it must be Some other Country,
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if they looked after another Country, it was either an earthly, or an heavenly; not an earthly, for no earthly Country would recompence the loss of their own.
if they looked After Another Country, it was either an earthly, or an heavenly; not an earthly, for no earthly Country would recompense the loss of their own.
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from whence, saith Estius, it appears how weakly they argue who would from this Text prove that the holy Patriarchs do not yet injoy the vision of God,
from whence, Says Estius, it appears how weakly they argue who would from this Text prove that the holy Patriarchs do not yet enjoy the vision of God,
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The love of mony is the root of all evil, which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, 1 Tim. 6. 10. Tis the very same word which is here used NONLATINALPHABET.
The love of money is the root of all evil, which while Some coveted After, they have erred from the faith, 1 Tim. 6. 10. This the very same word which is Here used.
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Secondly, The nature or quality of this Country. Tis an heavenly Country. Thirdly, The beleevers affection, this heavenly Country, he desires it very earnestly.
Secondly, The nature or quality of this Country. This an heavenly Country. Thirdly, The believers affection, this heavenly Country, he Desires it very earnestly.
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His delights, his contentments, his happiness are in this life, Psal. 17. 14. And if he might have security that he should alwayes continue here, he would never desire any other place of abode.
His delights, his contentment's, his happiness Are in this life, Psalm 17. 14. And if he might have security that he should always continue Here, he would never desire any other place of Abided.
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Give him Paris, and let who will injoy Paradice. But the true beleever is NONLATINALPHABET a Citizen of heaven, a free Denizen of that Country where Jesus Christ is at the right hand of God.
Give him paris, and let who will enjoy Paradise. But the true believer is a Citizen of heaven, a free Denizen of that Country where jesus christ is At the right hand of God.
nor of the will of man, but of God, so the Holy Ghost tels us, Joh. 1. 13. The child that is conceived in the womb may as well be said to beget it self,
nor of the will of man, but of God, so the Holy Ghost tells us, John 1. 13. The child that is conceived in the womb may as well be said to beget it self,
Heaven is his Throne, Earth his Footstool, Isa. 66. 1. We are taught in that holy model of Prayer to look up to God as dwelling above, Our Father which art in Heaven.
Heaven is his Throne, Earth his Footstool, Isaiah 66. 1. We Are taught in that holy model of Prayer to look up to God as Dwelling above, Our Father which art in Heaven.
he did bodily ascend thither after his Resurrection, and there he sits on the right hand of the Majesty on high, Heb. 1. 3. The humane nature of Christ shall not stir from Heaven till he come to judge the World,
he did bodily ascend thither After his Resurrection, and there he sits on the right hand of the Majesty on high, Hebrew 1. 3. The humane nature of christ shall not stir from Heaven till he come to judge the World,
There also are the holy Angels, the beleevers Life-guard, and from thence they are sent down to wait on him as he stands in need of their service, Heb. 1. 14. There is the general Assembly of the first-born, Heb. 12. 23. The names of all those that shall be saved are inrolled there.
There also Are the holy Angels, the believers Lifeguard, and from thence they Are sent down to wait on him as he Stands in need of their service, Hebrew 1. 14. There is the general Assembly of the firstborn, Hebrew 12. 23. The names of all those that shall be saved Are enrolled there.
The Lord is my portion, saith my soul, this was the Churches claim, Lam. 3. 24. Thou art my dwelling place, saith David, Psal. 90. 1. The corruptible, the fading possessions of the Saints are on earth,
The Lord is my portion, Says my soul, this was the Churches claim, Lam. 3. 24. Thou art my Dwelling place, Says David, Psalm 90. 1. The corruptible, the fading possessions of the Saints Are on earth,
but their Inheritance, that is incorruptible, that withereth not, is reserved in Heaven, 1 Pet. 1. 4. They have some annual Rents coming in in this life,
but their Inheritance, that is incorruptible, that withereth not, is reserved in Heaven, 1 Pet. 1. 4. They have Some annual Rends coming in in this life,
but ever since God confounded the language of the World for that insolent attempt of men, Nations have been distinguished one from another by their several Tongues.
but ever since God confounded the language of the World for that insolent attempt of men, nations have been distinguished one from Another by their several Tongues.
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As Nations have languages whereby they are known one from another, so have the people of God a distinct language, whereby they are known from other men.
As nations have languages whereby they Are known one from Another, so have the people of God a distinct language, whereby they Are known from other men.
A wicked man, though he may sometimes have heavenly discourses in his mouth, yet he doth but lisp the language of Canaan; those that do observe him will find him at some time or other speaking the language of Hell;
A wicked man, though he may sometime have heavenly discourses in his Mouth, yet he does but lisp the language of Canaan; those that do observe him will find him At Some time or other speaking the language of Hell;
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If he do at any time let fall an unseemly word, how is his heart troubled? he cannot have peace till he hath wept out his sorrows by humble confessions into the bosom of God.
If he do At any time let fallen an unseemly word, how is his heart troubled? he cannot have peace till he hath wept out his sorrows by humble confessions into the bosom of God.
but we seek one toco me, Heb. 13. 14. The people of God, as other men, do but take a turn or two on this great Stage of the world and then pass away.
but we seek one toco me, Hebrew 13. 14. The people of God, as other men, do but take a turn or two on this great Stage of the world and then pass away.
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The bodies of some beleevers dwel in the dust for thousands of years, but at the Resurrection they shall take up their Quarters where the soul hath been all that while, namely, in Heaven;
The bodies of Some believers dwell in the dust for thousands of Years, but At the Resurrection they shall take up their Quarters where the soul hath been all that while, namely, in Heaven;
2 Its his by purchase. Heaven is called therefore by the Apostle a purchased possession, Ephes. 1. 14. Jesus Christ hath fully gone through with the bargain, it is a free gift in respect of us, in respect of Christ it is a dear purchase.
2 Its his by purchase. Heaven is called Therefore by the Apostle a purchased possession, Ephesians 1. 14. jesus christ hath Fully gone through with the bargain, it is a free gift in respect of us, in respect of christ it is a dear purchase.
The Son of God when he made that eternal Contract with the Father did put into the Deed of Sale the name of every Individual person that should possess it.
The Son of God when he made that Eternal Contract with the Father did put into the Deed of Sale the name of every Individu person that should possess it.
Sanctification must be wrought before a vessel of Election can be fit for glory. This Christ doth by communicating his own image through the Holy Ghost;
Sanctification must be wrought before a vessel of Election can be fit for glory. This christ does by communicating his own image through the Holy Ghost;
he takes away the guilt of sin, by imputing his own Righteousness for Justification; he removes the filthiness of sin, by imparting his own Holiness for our Sanctification.
he Takes away the guilt of since, by imputing his own Righteousness for Justification; he removes the filthiness of since, by imparting his own Holiness for our Sanctification.
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Parisiensis hath a good saying to this purpose, lib de virt. cap. 11. Natura mentis humanae quantumeunquè perfecta naturalibus donis, absque gratia non est susceptibilis gloriae.
Parisiensis hath a good saying to this purpose, lib the Virtue. cap. 11. Nature mentis humanae quantumeunquè perfecta Naturalibus donis, absque Gratia non est susceptibilis Glory.
The Apostle puts Calling and Justification as intermediate acts between Predestination and Glorification; Rom. 8. 30. Whom he did Predestinate, them he also Called;
The Apostle puts Calling and Justification as intermediate acts between Predestination and Glorification; Rom. 8. 30. Whom he did Predestinate, them he also Called;
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First, It lets us see that there is a spiritual relation between Beleevers. True Saints are spiritual Country-men, they are all descended from the same stock.
First, It lets us see that there is a spiritual Relation between Believers. True Saints Are spiritual Countrymen, they Are all descended from the same stock.
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be all one in us, Joh. 17. 23. I note this, both to perswade the people of God to unity among themselves, and to provoke them to be spiritually helpful to one another.
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be all one in us, John 17. 23. I note this, both to persuade the people of God to unity among themselves, and to provoke them to be spiritually helpful to one Another.
These spiritual Countrymen should rejoyce to pray one for another, to counsel one another, to bear one anothers burdens, they should be ready to perform all spiritual kindnesses one to another,
These spiritual Countrymen should rejoice to pray one for Another, to counsel one Another, to bear one another's burdens, they should be ready to perform all spiritual Kindnesses one to Another,
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It will be a comfortable evidence that you are members of this heavenly Country, if you find upon your hearts strong affections and readiness of mind to serve the soulconcernments of one another.
It will be a comfortable evidence that you Are members of this heavenly Country, if you find upon your hearts strong affections and readiness of mind to serve the soulconcernments of one Another.
Secondly, It should perswade beleevers to do nothing unworthy of their heavenly Country. A mans actings are to be answerable to his extraction and education.
Secondly, It should persuade believers to do nothing unworthy of their heavenly Country. A men actings Are to be answerable to his extraction and education.
Fornication, uncleaness, or covetousnes let it not be once named among you, as becometh Saints, Eph. 5. 3. Noble actings are expected from such as are nobly born.
Fornication, uncleanness, or covetousness let it not be once nam among you, as Becometh Saints, Ephesians 5. 3. Noble actings Are expected from such as Are nobly born.
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For a Citizen of heaven to swear, lye, deceive, backbite, over-reach, this is very unseemly. Oh, I beseech you for your Countries sake, scorn such baseness;
For a Citizen of heaven to swear, lie, deceive, backbite, overreach, this is very unseemly. O, I beseech you for your Countries sake, scorn such baseness;
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Your heavenly Father that begat you, your heavenly Country where you received your first breath, all your heavenly kindred will suffer much prejudice, much reproach by such unworthiness.
Your heavenly Father that begat you, your heavenly Country where you received your First breath, all your heavenly kindred will suffer much prejudice, much reproach by such unworthiness.
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The Cretians are alwaies liars, evil beasts, slow bellies, Tit. 1. 12. If men be swearers, drunkards, deceivers, dissemblers, &c. they will be accounted the very stains and plague-sores of their Country.
The Cretians Are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies, Tit. 1. 12. If men be swearers, drunkards, deceivers, dissemblers, etc. they will be accounted the very stains and plague-sores of their Country.
The world hath had some Heroes, men of renown, who have not grudged to spend their estates & their very blood for their Countries good, pro aris & foc is, for Religion and Liberty, they have willingly adventured all.
The world hath had Some Heroes, men of renown, who have not grudged to spend their estates & their very blood for their Countries good, Pro aris & foc is, for Religion and Liberty, they have willingly adventured all.
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How careful should an heaven-born Christian be to seek the advancement of his celestial Country? If you have any spark of true worth in you, be intreated to act vigorously for your Countries glory.
How careful should an Heavenborn Christian be to seek the advancement of his celestial Country? If you have any spark of true worth in you, be entreated to act vigorously for your Countries glory.
The soyl is so fruitful, the ayr so sweet, the waters so pleasant, the inhabitants so wise, beautiful, every thing in it so transcendently glorious, that no tongue can sufficiently utter, no pen fully describe the goodness of it.
The soil is so fruitful, the air so sweet, the waters so pleasant, the inhabitants so wise, beautiful, every thing in it so transcendently glorious, that no tongue can sufficiently utter, no pen Fully describe the Goodness of it.
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and the hearts of those with whom you converse, high and glorious thoughts of it. Fourthly, It shews us the reason why beleevers find such bad usage on earth.
and the hearts of those with whom you converse, high and glorious thoughts of it. Fourthly, It shows us the reason why believers find such bad usage on earth.
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The whole world is exceedingly ingaged to the people of God, for their sakes the world stands, they bear up the pillars of it, Ps. 75. 3. For their sakes the Sun shineth, the Rain falls,
The Whole world is exceedingly engaged to the people of God, for their sakes the world Stands, they bear up the pillars of it, Ps. 75. 3. For their sakes the Sun shines, the Rain falls,
when they are gathered into Heaven fire will soon break forth upon the world, yet do the wicked of the earth industriously study their ruin, they are alwaies plotting and contriving against them, the Psalmist observes it in his time, Psa. 83. 3, 4, 5. They have taken craftie counsel against thy people,
when they Are gathered into Heaven fire will soon break forth upon the world, yet do the wicked of the earth industriously study their ruin, they Are always plotting and contriving against them, the Psalmist observes it in his time, Psa. 83. 3, 4, 5. They have taken crafty counsel against thy people,
or godly men their holiness, else these contentions will not cease. Our Saviour foretels all his Disciples of the worlds hatred, and the cause of it:
or godly men their holiness, Else these contentions will not cease. Our Saviour foretells all his Disciples of the world's hatred, and the cause of it:
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Because I have chosen you out of the world, therefore doth the world hate you, Joh. 15. 9. Could the servants of God relinquish those holy courses they have taken up, the world and they would soon be reconciled.
Because I have chosen you out of the world, Therefore does the world hate you, John 15. 9. Could the Servants of God relinquish those holy courses they have taken up, the world and they would soon be reconciled.
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The righteous is an abomination to the wicked, Prov. 29. 27. Could a righteous man forsake his righteousness, he might have as good quarter in the World, as other men.
The righteous is an abomination to the wicked, Curae 29. 27. Could a righteous man forsake his righteousness, he might have as good quarter in the World, as other men.
The Apostles counsel to the people of God, is, that they be not conformed to this world, Rom. 12. 2. But that they be transformed by the renewing of their mind.
The Apostles counsel to the people of God, is, that they be not conformed to this world, Rom. 12. 2. But that they be transformed by the renewing of their mind.
they delight to speak their own Language, to wear their own Apparel, a dish of meatdressed after the mode of their own Country, hath a sweeter relish than better meats.
they delight to speak their own Language, to wear their own Apparel, a dish of meatdressed After the mode of their own Country, hath a Sweeten relish than better Meats.
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The world hath a course of its own, which Beleevers though they followed it before conversion, must follow no longer, Ephes. 2. 2, 3. they must renounce these usages.
The world hath a course of its own, which Believers though they followed it before conversion, must follow no longer, Ephesians 2. 2, 3. they must renounce these usages.
It hath been the holy custom of the Free-men of this Country to pray in their Families, to read the holy Scriptures, to instruct and catechize such as were under their charge, to observe the sanctification of holy Sabbaths, to see that themselves and their houses did serve the Lord, to wait constantly in the Courts of the Lords House, on holy Ordinances, &c. God commands all that profess to be his people, not onely to have the words of his law in their own hearts,
It hath been the holy custom of the Freemen of this Country to pray in their Families, to read the holy Scriptures, to instruct and catechise such as were under their charge, to observe the sanctification of holy Sabbaths, to see that themselves and their houses did serve the Lord, to wait constantly in the Courts of the lords House, on holy Ordinances, etc. God commands all that profess to be his people, not only to have the words of his law in their own hearts,
I know Abraham that he will command his children and Houshold after him to keep the waie of Jehovah, Gen. 18. 19. It was Joshua's Religion, that all that were in his house should serve the Lord, Josh. 24. 15. It was Daniels custom to observe his daily times of prayer, Dan. 6. 10. It was the custom of that devout Captain Cornelius, to pray in his house, Act. 10. 30. It was Davids custom to go constantly with his Train to the place of publique worship where the Ordinances of Grace used to be dispensed, Psa. 42. 4.
I know Abraham that he will command his children and Household After him to keep the Way of Jehovah, Gen. 18. 19. It was Joshua's Religion, that all that were in his house should serve the Lord, Josh. 24. 15. It was Daniel's custom to observe his daily times of prayer, Dan. 6. 10. It was the custom of that devout Captain Cornelius, to pray in his house, Act. 10. 30. It was Davids custom to go constantly with his Train to the place of public worship where the Ordinances of Grace used to be dispensed, Psa. 42. 4.
Many in our sad times of Apostacy that pretend to a higher pitch of Religion than others, have relinguished these holy practises of Gods antient Saints,
Many in our sad times of Apostasy that pretend to a higher pitch of Religion than Others, have relinguished these holy practises of God's ancient Saints,
The madness and folly, yea, the gross prophaneness of these Nick-named, Self-creating-Saints, should provoke the rather all that are true members of this heavenly Country to keep up these usages.
The madness and folly, yea, the gross profaneness of these Nicknamed, Self-creating-Saints, should provoke the rather all that Are true members of this heavenly Country to keep up these usages.
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It is called the glorious Land, or the Land of ornament, Dan. 11. 16. the glorious holy mountain, Dan. 11. 45. It is called glory of all Lands, Ezek. 20. 6. In many respects it was the head and renown of all Nations, chiefly in this,
It is called the glorious Land, or the Land of ornament, Dan. 11. 16. the glorious holy mountain, Dan. 11. 45. It is called glory of all Lands, Ezekiel 20. 6. In many respects it was the head and renown of all nations, chiefly in this,
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because it was Gods earthly dwelling place, where his Kingdom and Sanctuary was erected, yet was the Land of Canaan with all its glory a Cabul, a dirty, filthy, unpleasant place, in respect of this Heavenly Canaan. No Countrie in the world is worthy to be compared to this Country.
Because it was God's earthly Dwelling place, where his Kingdom and Sanctuary was erected, yet was the Land of Canaan with all its glory a Cabul, a dirty, filthy, unpleasant place, in respect of this Heavenly Canaan. No Country in the world is worthy to be compared to this Country.
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The Apostle speaking of Heaven, cals it a City that hath foundations, Heb. 11. 10. The New Jerusalem, which is no other than this heavenly Country, hath twelve Foundations, Rev. 21. 14. It is a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, Heb. 12. 28. Other Countries are liable to many concussions and shakings,
The Apostle speaking of Heaven, calls it a city that hath foundations, Hebrew 11. 10. The New Jerusalem, which is no other than this heavenly Country, hath twelve Foundations, Rev. 21. 14. It is a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, Hebrew 12. 28. Other Countries Are liable to many concussions and shakings,
How many mutations of this nature hath our own Land passed under And what further changes may yet pass upon it, is onely known to him who is both the planter and supplanter of Nations.
How many mutations of this nature hath our own Land passed under And what further changes may yet pass upon it, is only known to him who is both the planter and supplanter of nations.
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Kingdoms on Earth, as men, have their increasings, perfections, and declinings, but the glorious state of the celestial Kingdom is a state of perfection, that knows neither increasings nor decreasings.
Kingdoms on Earth, as men, have their increasings, perfections, and declinings, but the glorious state of the celestial Kingdom is a state of perfection, that knows neither increasings nor decreasings.
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Swearers, Lyars, Adulterers, Theeves, Blasphemers, Traytors, Murtherers, perjured persons, Idolaters, these, or some of these inhabit every Nation under Heaven.
Swearers, Liars, Adulterers, Thieves, Blasphemers, Traitors, Murderers, perjured Persons, Idolaters, these, or Some of these inhabit every nation under Heaven.
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And if any such be in your meeting this day, they will be spots in your Feast of Charity when they feast with you, Jude 12. But now in this Heavenly and better Country, which I am speaking of, none of these Vermine are to be found, none of these impoysoned creatures can live in this Air;
And if any such be in your meeting this day, they will be spots in your Feast of Charity when they feast with you, U^de 12. But now in this Heavenly and better Country, which I am speaking of, none of these Vermin Are to be found, none of these empoisoned creatures can live in this Air;
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nor Effeminate, nor Theeves, nor Covetous, nor Drunkards, nor Revilers, nor Extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God, 1. Cor. 6. 9, 10. God hath made another place in which such as these, living and dying so, shall be tormented.
nor Effeminate, nor Thieves, nor Covetous, nor Drunkards, nor Revilers, nor Extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God, 1. Cor. 6. 9, 10. God hath made Another place in which such as these, living and dying so, shall be tormented.
Without shall be Dogs and Sorcerers, and Whoremongers, and Murtherers, and Idolaters, and whosoever loveth & maketh a lye, Rev. 22. 15. Men have not garnished their Parlours to be Sties for Hogs to keep in.
Without shall be Dogs and Sorcerers, and Whoremongers, and Murderers, and Idolaters, and whosoever loves & makes a lie, Rev. 22. 15. Men have not garnished their Parlours to be Sties for Hogs to keep in.
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the great devoure the smal, and the weaker are trodden down by the stronger: The great Empires of the world are but magna latrocinia, great places of robbery.
the great devour the small, and the Weaker Are trodden down by the Stronger: The great Empires of the world Are but Magna Thefts, great places of robbery.
There were Kine of Bashan seeding in the mountain of Samaria, which did nothing but oppress the poor and crush the needy, Amos 4. 1. The Prophet complains of Jerusalem, the City of God, that she was wholly oppression in the midst of her.
There were Kine of Bashan seeding in the mountain of Samaria, which did nothing but oppress the poor and crush the needy, Amos 4. 1. The Prophet complains of Jerusalem, the city of God, that she was wholly oppression in the midst of her.
The fatherless are plucked from the Brest, and the sheaf is taken from the hungry: Oh that many such unrighteous actings were not to be found in our own Land!
The fatherless Are plucked from the Breast, and the sheaf is taken from the hungry: O that many such unrighteous actings were not to be found in our own Land!
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there are no Plunderers, no Exactors to be found in and oppression; there are no Plunderers, no Exactors to be found in all this land of righteousness;
there Are no Plunderers, no Exactors to be found in and oppression; there Are no Plunderers, no Exactors to be found in all this land of righteousness;
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That is a very glorious promise which is made to the Church, Isa. 60. 18. Violence shall no more be heard in thy Land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders;
That is a very glorious promise which is made to the Church, Isaiah 60. 18. Violence shall no more be herd in thy Land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders;
In all earthly Kingdoms there are diseases and sicknesses of several sorts, the whole world indeed by reason of sin is but a Lazaretto, a great Hospital of sickly creatures;
In all earthly Kingdoms there Are diseases and Sicknesses of several sorts, the Whole world indeed by reason of since is but a Lazaretto, a great Hospital of sickly creatures;
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nor any heat, but God shall wipe away all tears from their eies, Rev. 7. 16, 17. Plagues, Feavers, Coughs, Consumptions, Stone, Gout, Head-ach and other diseases, are things unheard of in this heavenly Country:
nor any heat, but God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, Rev. 7. 16, 17. Plagues, Fevers, Coughs, Consumptions, Stone, Gout, Headache and other diseases, Are things unheard of in this heavenly Country:
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You shall for ever have perfect health both of bodie and mind without the least distemper. One blast of that pure Air which comes from the spicie mountains, will Antidote the craziest bodie against Diseases,
You shall for ever have perfect health both of body and mind without the least distemper. One blast of that pure Air which comes from the spicy Mountains, will Antidote the craziest body against Diseases,
I am for peace, but when I speak they are for War, Psa. 120. 5, 6, 7. The Nations of the world are full of tearings, tumults, seditions, emulations, variances and strifes;
I am for peace, but when I speak they Are for War, Psa. 120. 5, 6, 7. The nations of the world Are full of tearings, tumults, seditions, emulations, variances and strifes;
Whispering and Tale-bearing is another root of discord, Where there is no tale-bearer the strife ceaseth, Prov. 26. 20. There is not one of these kindle-coals in Heaven, and therefore no discord.
Whispering and Talebearing is Another root of discord, Where there is no talebearer the strife ceases, Curae 26. 20. There is not one of these kindle-coals in Heaven, and Therefore no discord.
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The Apostle tels us that wars and fightings amongst men arise from those lusts that war in their members, Jam. 4. 1. In Heaven all these lusts are perfectly mortified:
The Apostle tells us that wars and fightings among men arise from those Lustiest that war in their members, Jam. 4. 1. In Heaven all these Lustiest Are perfectly mortified:
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And besides all those imperfections, blemishes, spots, which were in the Children of God, whilst they had their abode on earth, which rendered them less lovely to one another, are now removed.
And beside all those imperfections, blemishes, spots, which were in the Children of God, while they had their Abided on earth, which rendered them less lovely to one Another, Are now removed.
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how pleasant, how plentifull is this Country? A Martyr wrote to his friend a little before his death, That he was going to that Country where Gold and Silver bore no price:
how pleasant, how plentiful is this Country? A Martyr wrote to his friend a little before his death, That he was going to that Country where Gold and Silver boar no price:
First, With what eyes do they look on Heaven that prefer their earthly Country before it? Abundance are of that prophane Cardinals mind, who would not give his part in Paris for his part in Paradise;
First, With what eyes do they look on Heaven that prefer their earthly Country before it? Abundance Are of that profane Cardinals mind, who would not give his part in paris for his part in Paradise;
Most prefer Egypt before Canaan; These are none of Abrahams stock, he thought Heaven better than Canaan, they judge every dirty Country better than Heaven.
Most prefer Egypt before Canaan; These Are none of Abrahams stock, he Thought Heaven better than Canaan, they judge every dirty Country better than Heaven.
It is a sign these men have never travelled in this Celestial Country, it is a sign they beleeve not what they hear reported of it, that prefer House and Shop,
It is a Signen these men have never traveled in this Celestial Country, it is a Signen they believe not what they hear reported of it, that prefer House and Shop,
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One foot breadth in Heaven is worth a hundred Millions of Acres on Earth, if you have an interest in the body glory, honor, riches of this celestial Country, you have more than if you had ten thousand Worlds.
One foot breadth in Heaven is worth a hundred Millions of Acres on Earth, if you have an Interest in the body glory, honour, riches of this celestial Country, you have more than if you had ten thousand World's.
They groan after it, so the Apostle expresseth it, 2 Cor. 5. 2. For in this we groan earnestly, desiring to be cloathed upon with our house which is from Heaven.
They groan After it, so the Apostle Expresses it, 2 Cor. 5. 2. For in this we groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from Heaven.
He that saith he desires an heavenly Country, and doth not use all diligence to be made meet for it, as the Apostle speaks, Col. 1. 12. doth but mock himself.
He that Says he Desires an heavenly Country, and does not use all diligence to be made meet for it, as the Apostle speaks, Col. 1. 12. does but mock himself.
They find nothing here but labor, sorrow, sin, toyl, emptiness, disappointment, vexation, &c. They have had enough of their earthly Countrie alreadie,
They find nothing Here but labour, sorrow, since, toil, emptiness, disappointment, vexation, etc. They have had enough of their earthly Country already,
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I desire, saith the Apostle, to be dissolved and to be with Christ, which is best of all, Phil. 1. 23. They see that, in their heavenly Country, which will make them compleatly happy;
I desire, Says the Apostle, to be dissolved and to be with christ, which is best of all, Philip 1. 23. They see that, in their heavenly Country, which will make them completely happy;
So faith Paul, We know that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle was dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.
So faith Paul, We know that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle was dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens.
The Greek Proverb is, NONLATINALPHABET, The smoak of a mans own Country is brighter than flame in a strange Land. Ulysses longed to see the smoak of his Country.
The Greek Proverb is,, The smoke of a men own Country is Brighter than flame in a strange Land. Ulysses longed to see the smoke of his Country.
These Meetings heretofore have been very instrnmental for much good, in the erecting of Schools, the maintaining of Lectures, you may help to save many a soul,
These Meetings heretofore have been very instrnmental for much good, in the erecting of Schools, the maintaining of Lectures, you may help to save many a soul,
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we are all born the children of wrath as well as others, Eph. 2. 1, 2. Tis Repentance, Saving Faith, the work of Grace that will witness our right to Heaven.
we Are all born the children of wrath as well as Others, Ephesians 2. 1, 2. This Repentance, Saving Faith, the work of Grace that will witness our right to Heaven.
Consider such Scriptures as these, 2 Cor. 5. 17. Rom. 8. 10. If Christ be in you, the body is dead, &c. Better you had never been than not to have a Title to Heaven.
Consider such Scriptures as these, 2 Cor. 5. 17. Rom. 8. 10. If christ be in you, the body is dead, etc. Better you had never been than not to have a Title to Heaven.
Mind the things of your Country, the glorie, the happiness of that Country. Let your hearts dwell upon the meditation of Heaven, and the things of heaven;
Mind the things of your Country, the glory, the happiness of that Country. Let your hearts dwell upon the meditation of Heaven, and the things of heaven;
It is Gods command, Col. 3. 1. That we would set our affections on things above, It was the Apostles practise, Phil. 3. 20. I might use many Arguments to perswade you to these thoughts and studies. As
It is God's command, Col. 3. 1. That we would Set our affections on things above, It was the Apostles practise, Philip 3. 20. I might use many Arguments to persuade you to these thoughts and studies. As
It is a call to Heaven, that is the Terminus ad quem, Whom he called, them he glorified, Rom. 8. 30. Glorification is the NONLATINALPHABET of effectual Vocation.
It is a call to Heaven, that is the Terminus ad Whom, Whom he called, them he glorified, Rom. 8. 30. Glorification is the of effectual Vocation.
The serious thoughts of Heaven do after a spiritual manner translate the soul into heaven, that is a pertinent place to this purpose, 2 Cor. 3. 18. he that doth by holy meditation view the glory of the Lord, shall be visibly changed into the image of the Lord.
The serious thoughts of Heaven do After a spiritual manner translate the soul into heaven, that is a pertinent place to this purpose, 2 Cor. 3. 18. he that does by holy meditation view the glory of the Lord, shall be visibly changed into the image of the Lord.
