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PHILIPPIANS 1. 21. To Me to Live, is Christ; and to Dye, is Gain.
PHILIPPIANS 1. 21. To Me to Live, is christ; and to Die, is Gain.
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I Shall not trouble you with the Coherence, nor with the various Readings of these words, which do consist of Two parts: 1. The Scope or End of a Christians Life, [ To me to live, is Christ.
I Shall not trouble you with the Coherence, nor with the various Readings of these words, which do consist of Two parts: 1. The Scope or End of a Christians Life, [ To me to live, is christ.
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] 2. The Hope and Fruit of a Christians Death, [ And to dye, is Gain.
] 2. The Hope and Fruit of a Christians Death, [ And to die, is Gain.
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] A Real Christian is (of all men) in the Best Condition: For if he lives, he Gets;] A Real Christian is (of all men) in the Best Condition: For if he lives, he Gets;
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and if he dyes, he Gains.
and if he dies, he Gains.
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None Improve Life well, and None Inrich themselves by Death, but Beleeving Christians. From these Two parts there are two Propositions,
None Improve Life well, and None Enrich themselves by Death, but Believing Christians. From these Two parts there Are two Propositions,
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unto which I intend to speak at this time: 1. The First is, That the Life of a Real Christian is Resolved into Christ. 2. The Second is, That the Death of a Real Christian is Resolved into Gain.
unto which I intend to speak At this time: 1. The First is, That the Life of a Real Christian is Resolved into christ. 2. The Second is, That the Death of a Real Christian is Resolved into Gain.
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I begin with the First of these. That the Life of a Real Christian is Resolved into Christ;
I begin with the First of these. That the Life of a Real Christian is Resolved into christ;
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(To me to live, is Christ.) The Life of a Chistian hath a Four-fold reference unto Christ. Christ is,(To me to live, is christ.) The Life of a Christian hath a Fourfold Referente unto christ. christ is,
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1. Principium, The Principle or Fountain of His Life: All Spiritual Life is First in Christ, and Next in us;
1. Principium, The Principle or Fountain of His Life: All Spiritual Life is First in christ, and Next in us;
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As the life of the Branches is First in the Root, and from thence Imparted to the Branches:
As the life of the Branches is First in the Root, and from thence Imparted to the Branches:
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I Am the Vine, Ye Are the Branches; Joh. 15. 5. 2. Objectum: Christ is the Object upon which the Christian lives;I Am the Vine, You are the Branches; John 15. 5. 2. Objectum: christ is the Object upon which the Christian lives;
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I live by the Faith of the Son of God, Gal. 2. 20. As the Ordinary Man lives upon his Food,I live by the Faith of the Son of God, Gal. 2. 20. As the Ordinary Man lives upon his Food,
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so the Spiritual Man lives upon his Christ.
so the Spiritual Man lives upon his christ.
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Whatsoever makes for Life, For that doth the Beleever live on Christ, who indeed is the onely All of Life,
Whatsoever makes for Life, For that does the Believer live on christ, who indeed is the only All of Life,
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and for Life, unto his Soul. 3. Regula: Christ is the Rule and Square of a Christians Life;
and for Life, unto his Soul. 3. Regula: christ is the Rule and Square of a Christians Life;
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He that Abideth in him, Ought himself also to walk, As he walked, 1 Joh. 2. 6. Hence those expressions, My ways which be In Christ, 1 Cor. 4. 17. Your Good Conversation In Christ, 1 Pet. 3. 16. Be Followers of me, He that Abideth in him, Ought himself also to walk, As he walked, 1 John 2. 6. Hence those expressions, My ways which be In christ, 1 Cor. 4. 17. Your Good Conversation In christ, 1 Pet. 3. 16. Be Followers of me,
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As I am of Christ, 1 Cor. 11. 1. Walk in love, As Christ also hath loved us, Eph. 5. 2. The Life of Christ is the Copy,As I am of christ, 1 Cor. 11. 1. Walk in love, As christ also hath loved us, Ephesians 5. 2. The Life of christ is the Copy,
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and the Life of a Christian is a Line written after that Copy:
and the Life of a Christian is a Line written After that Copy:
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The Life of Christ is the Seal, and the Life of a Christian is the Character or Expression of that Seal;
The Life of christ is the Seal, and the Life of a Christian is the Character or Expression of that Seal;
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His Life is (in this sence also) The Manifestation of the life of Christ, 2 Cor. 4. 10. 4. Finis, or Scopus: Christ is the End unto which, and for which, a Christian doth live.
His Life is (in this sense also) The Manifestation of the life of christ, 2 Cor. 4. 10. 4. Finis, or Scope: christ is the End unto which, and for which, a Christian does live.
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The Life of a Christian, (that is) the Course of a Christian, the Course of his Thoughts and Designs, the Course of his Desires and Affections, the Course of his Endevors and Labors, All the Course of his Life is directed unto Christ;
The Life of a Christian, (that is) the Course of a Christian, the Course of his Thoughts and Designs, the Course of his Desires and Affections, the Course of his Endeavours and Labors, All the Course of his Life is directed unto christ;
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it is subordinate and serviceable to the Glorifying of Christ.
it is subordinate and serviceable to the Glorifying of christ.
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None of us (saith the Apostle in Rom. 14. 7, 8.) liveth to Himself, None of us (Says the Apostle in Rom. 14. 7, 8.) lives to Himself,
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and No man dyeth to Himself: For whether we live, we live unto the Lord;
and No man Dies to Himself: For whither we live, we live unto the Lord;
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and whether we dye, we dye unto the Lord, &c. A man lives unto himself, who sets up himself As the End of his living, and onely regards himself. and whither we die, we die unto the Lord, etc. A man lives unto himself, who sets up himself As the End of his living, and only regards himself.
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You have a suitable expression with this in Psal. 49. 18. Whiles he lived, he Blessed his own Soul:
You have a suitable expression with this in Psalm 49. 18. While he lived, he Blessed his own Soul:
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(i. e.) All that he Aimed at, was to please, and benefit, and enrich, and increase himself. (i. e.) All that he Aimed At, was to please, and benefit, and enrich, and increase himself.
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So on the contrary, To live unto the Lord, to live unto Christ, is Not onely to Set up the Will of Christ As the Rule of Life,
So on the contrary, To live unto the Lord, to live unto christ, is Not only to Set up the Will of christ As the Rule of Life,
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But Also to Set up the Glory and Advantages of Christ, As the Superlative Aim or End of Life.
But Also to Set up the Glory and Advantages of christ, As the Superlative Aim or End of Life.
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You have the like passage in 2 Cor. 5. 15. He dyed for All, that They which live, should not henceforth live unto themselves,
You have the like passage in 2 Cor. 5. 15. He died for All, that They which live, should not henceforth live unto themselves,
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But unto Him which dyed for them, and rose again. The Apostle doth here make a Parallel and Reciprocal Intention 'twixt Christ and Christians.But unto Him which died for them, and rose again. The Apostle does Here make a Parallel and Reciprocal Intention betwixt christ and Christians.
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The Intention of Christ in His Death was Their Good, (He dyed for them;) and the Intention of Christ in His Resurrection was Their Good, (He Rose again for them;
The Intention of christ in His Death was Their Good, (He died for them;) and the Intention of christ in His Resurrection was Their Good, (He Rose again for them;
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He was delivered for Our Offences, and was Raised again for Our Justification, Rom. 4. 25.) Christ did not live for Himself, but For Us;He was Delivered for Our Offences, and was Raised again for Our Justification, Rom. 4. 25.) christ did not live for Himself, but For Us;
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Christ did not dye for Himself, but For Us; Christ did not Rise for Himself, but For Us:
christ did not die for Himself, but For Us; christ did not Rise for Himself, but For Us:
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He intended Our Good in All these.
He intended Our Good in All these.
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And so Reciprocally, Christians should, in their whole course of life, Not intend Themselves, but Christ;
And so Reciprocally, Christians should, in their Whole course of life, Not intend Themselves, but christ;
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Not live unto themselves, but unto Christ:
Not live unto themselves, but unto christ:
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Our Good and Salvation was His End, and His Honor and Glory should be Our End.
Our Good and Salvation was His End, and His Honour and Glory should be Our End.
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Now, for the further clearing of this Assertion, I shall endeavor to demonstrate two Things:
Now, for the further clearing of this Assertion, I shall endeavour to demonstrate two Things:
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Namely, 1. That Real Christians do propound Jesus Christ As the Scope and End of their Life. 2. Why they do so,
Namely, 1. That Real Christians do propound jesus christ As the Scope and End of their Life. 2. Why they do so,
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and why they should do so.
and why they should do so.
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That Real Christians do Propound Jesus Christ As the End of their living, will plainly Appear,
That Real Christians do Propound jesus christ As the End of their living, will plainly Appear,
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if you do seriously consider, That Jesus Christ hath All those peculiar Influences and Operations upon their Hearts, which Any Chief End hath upon every man who sets it up, As So, unto Himself.
if you do seriously Consider, That jesus christ hath All those peculiar Influences and Operations upon their Hearts, which Any Chief End hath upon every man who sets it up, As So, unto Himself.
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That which is Any Mans Chief End, it hath Six Qualities in it. 1. It doth Excitare; it sets a man to work, it sets the wheels going;
That which is Any men Chief End, it hath Six Qualities in it. 1. It does Excitare; it sets a man to work, it sets the wheels going;
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it doth awaken and stir every Faculty of the Soul, and makes them Active.
it does awaken and stir every Faculty of the Soul, and makes them Active.
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If a Mans Heart be Set on Any part of the World As his Chief End, suppose it be Honor with Haman, or Pleasure with Belshazzar, or Riches with Dives; why, presently All the Soul is drawn out,
If a men Heart be Set on Any part of the World As his Chief End, suppose it be Honour with Haman, or Pleasure with Belshazzar, or Riches with Dives; why, presently All the Soul is drawn out,
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and works for that worldly End: The Minde thinks and plods, the Will desires and stirs, the Affections long and thirst,
and works for that worldly End: The Mind thinks and plods, the Will Desires and stirs, the Affections long and thirst,
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and the whole in that man acts and labors towards that End. In like manner Jesus Christ (who is the Great End of a Christians Life) hath a very strong and influential virtue upon the Heart of a Christian:
and the Whole in that man acts and labors towards that End. In like manner jesus christ (who is the Great End of a Christians Life) hath a very strong and influential virtue upon the Heart of a Christian:
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The Glory of Christ quickens, stirs, draws out his Soul;
The Glory of christ quickens, stirs, draws out his Soul;
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The love of Christ constrains us, said Paul in 2 Cor. 5. 14. It doth urge us, puts us Forward, wholy possesseth us, Rules us, disposeth of us, carries us on as men possessed with a vehemency of Spirit; The love of christ constrains us, said Paul in 2 Cor. 5. 14. It does urge us, puts us Forward, wholly Possesses us, Rules us, Disposeth of us, carries us on as men possessed with a vehemency of Spirit;
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or as a Ship which strong winds do drive apace.
or as a Ship which strong winds do drive apace.
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If Jesus Christ, if any Inter•st of his be concerned, the Christian looks on himself so concerned therein, that he cannot but put out himself.
If jesus christ, if any Inter•st of his be concerned, the Christian looks on himself so concerned therein, that he cannot but put out himself.
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In Act. 4. 17, 18. The Councel there threaten and charge the Apostles, That henceforth they should speak to no man in the Name of Christ:
In Act. 4. 17, 18. The Council there threaten and charge the Apostles, That henceforth they should speak to no man in the Name of christ:
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What Answer make Peter and Iohn to this? See Vers. 20. We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard, (NONLATINALPHABET) Alass!
What Answer make Peter and John to this? See Vers. 20. We cannot but speak the things which we have seen and herd, () Alas!
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do you command us to be ••lent for Christ? Why, it is impossible that we should not publish Christ, and magnifie Christ:
do you command us to be ••lent for christ? Why, it is impossible that we should not publish christ, and magnify christ:
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We cannot but speak for him, and do for him:
We cannot but speak for him, and do for him:
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You may as well charge the Sun to stand still, as charge us to be silent for Christ.
You may as well charge the Sun to stand still, as charge us to be silent for christ.
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2. That which is a Mans Chief End, it doth Commensurare; it doth square, and suit,
2. That which is a men Chief End, it does Commensurare; it does square, and suit,
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and fit all his actions and ways with a conformable Subserviency and Respectiveness unto that end.
and fit all his actions and ways with a conformable Subserviency and Respectiveness unto that end.
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There is always a Proportion and Harmony 'twixt an End, and Actions looking at that End. And therefore is it, That according unto mens several Ends, there are several sorts of Actions;
There is always a Proportion and Harmony betwixt an End, and Actions looking At that End. And Therefore is it, That according unto men's several Ends, there Are several sorts of Actions;
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and always those are layd aside, which are inconsistent with, or repugnant to our ends; and those only are chosen, which are subordinate unto them.
and always those Are laid aside, which Are inconsistent with, or repugnant to our ends; and those only Are chosen, which Are subordinate unto them.
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Now thus it is between Christ and Christians: Christ is their End;
Now thus it is between christ and Christians: christ is their End;
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and it appears by this that He is so, Because all their actions of Life, in the course of it, are fashioned and shaped with a respect to Christ.
and it appears by this that He is so, Because all their actions of Life, in the course of it, Are fashioned and shaped with a respect to christ.
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Christ is the Measure of their ways and doings:
christ is the Measure of their ways and doings:
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We can do Nothing Against the Truth, but For the Truth, saith Paul, 2 Cor. 13. 8. So a Christian can do Nothing (knowingly) against Christ, but for Christ.We can do Nothing Against the Truth, but For the Truth, Says Paul, 2 Cor. 13. 8. So a Christian can do Nothing (knowingly) against christ, but for christ.
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He considers of his actions and ways;
He considers of his actions and ways;
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Will these make for Christ, or Not? As the Eagle doth with her young ones, those of them which can look upon the Sun, she owns,
Will these make for christ, or Not? As the Eagl does with her young ones, those of them which can look upon the Sun, she owns,
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and those that cannot, she throws off: So doth the Christian on ways and services; such as directly look at the Glory of Christ, he embraces and prosecutes;
and those that cannot, she throws off: So does the Christian on ways and services; such as directly look At the Glory of christ, he embraces and prosecutes;
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but such as are contrary unto Christ, he rejects and forbears, as unworthy of his practise, because repugnant to Christs Honor.
but such as Are contrary unto christ, he rejects and forbears, as unworthy of his practice, Because repugnant to Christ Honour.
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3. That which is a Mans Chief End, it doth Facilitare; the Thoughts and Apprehensions of it do make the Services and Employments of the Man very easie and light unto him, which otherwise would be very heavy and tedious.
3. That which is a men Chief End, it does Facilitare; the Thoughts and Apprehensions of it doe make the Services and Employments of the Man very easy and Light unto him, which otherwise would be very heavy and tedious.
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You could not drudg so as some men do, nor break your sleep, nor go to bed so late,
You could not drudge so as Some men do, nor break your sleep, nor go to Bed so late,
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and rise so early, nor endure such Cares, not converse with so many Troubles ▪ yet they make Nothing of these,
and rise so early, nor endure such Cares, not converse with so many Troubles ▪ yet they make Nothing of these,
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because Their End is to be Rich and Great; Therefore these things are not burthensom, but easie to them.
Because Their End is to be Rich and Great; Therefore these things Are not burdensome, but easy to them.
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Thus is it with a Christian who makes Christ his End:
Thus is it with a Christian who makes christ his End:
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Natural men do wonder how a Christian can spend so much time in Holy Meditations, in Heavenly Duties, in Spiritual Studies and Communions;
Natural men do wonder how a Christian can spend so much time in Holy Meditations, in Heavenly Duties, in Spiritual Studies and Communions;
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that he can venture so much for Christ, endure so much for Christ, part with, and lose so much, and suffer so much for Christ!
that he can venture so much for christ, endure so much for christ, part with, and loose so much, and suffer so much for christ!
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And yet all these are easie to the Christian, because Christ is His End:
And yet all these Are easy to the Christian, Because christ is His End:
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I am ready, saith Paul, not to be bound onely, but to dye at Ierusalem for the Name of the Lord Iesus, Act. 21. 13. The hardest Actions and the sharpest passions were easie to him,I am ready, Says Paul, not to be bound only, but to die At Ierusalem for the Name of the Lord Iesus, Act. 21. 13. The Hardest Actions and the Sharpest passion were easy to him,
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so that Christ might be magnified.
so that christ might be magnified.
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4. That which is a Mans Great End, that same doth Delectare, it doth delight him;
4. That which is a men Great End, that same does Delectare, it does delight him;
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and it makes all the ways conducing unto it, delightful.
and it makes all the ways conducing unto it, delightful.
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It is a Truth, that (Summus Finis est Summum Bonum) a Mans chief End is a Mans chief Good;
It is a Truth, that (Summus Finis est Summum Bonum) a men chief End is a men chief Good;
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and then you know that whatsoever is a Mans chiefest Good, the same is a Mans chiefest Delight.
and then you know that whatsoever is a men chiefest Good, the same is a men chiefest Delight.
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There is Nothing in the World which is a more absolute Delight and Joy to a Christian, then Jesus Christ;
There is Nothing in the World which is a more absolute Delight and Joy to a Christian, then jesus christ;
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for whose sake even the most Bitter Services become most pleasing and contenting.
for whose sake even the most Bitter Services become most pleasing and contenting.
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They, in the tenth of the Hebrews, took Joyfully the spoiling of their Goods, because this was for Christ;
They, in the tenth of the Hebrews, took Joyfully the spoiling of their Goods, Because this was for christ;
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and the Martyrs could sing and embrace the very flames, because this was for Christ.
and the Martyrs could sing and embrace the very flames, Because this was for christ.
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And as that Martyr was troubled that he had but one Life to lose for Christ,
And as that Martyr was troubled that he had but one Life to loose for christ,
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so a Real Christian is Never ▪ Troubled that there is so much to be done for Christ,
so a Real Christian is Never ▪ Troubled that there is so much to be done for christ,
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but rather that he hath done so little for Christ.
but rather that he hath done so little for christ.
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And as Solomon spake of the paths of Wisdom, (Prov. 3. 17.) that All her ways were ways of pleasantness,
And as Solomon spoke of the paths of Wisdom, (Curae 3. 17.) that All her ways were ways of pleasantness,
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and all her paths were peace; and all her paths were peace;
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That the Christian can say of all the ways and services of, and for Christ, they are his meat and drink, the Joy,
That the Christian can say of all the ways and services of, and for christ, they Are his meat and drink, the Joy,
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and Delight, and Rejoyceing of his Heart:
and Delight, and Rejoicing of his Heart:
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Or as Christ spake to His Father concerning the work of our Redemption, Lo, I come; I delight to do thy Will, Psal. 40. 7, 8. The same can a Real Christian speak concerning Christ, and his services for Christ. O Lord Jesus!
Or as christ spoke to His Father Concerning the work of our Redemption, Lo, I come; I delight to do thy Will, Psalm 40. 7, 8. The same can a Real Christian speak Concerning christ, and his services for christ. O Lord jesus!
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Nothing is dearer to me then thy self; Thou art my Love, and all that is to be done for thee is lovely;
Nothing is Dearer to me then thy self; Thou art my Love, and all that is to be done for thee is lovely;
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Thou art my Delight, and all that I can do for thee, because it is for Thee, is therefore delightful.
Thou art my Delight, and all that I can do for thee, Because it is for Thee, is Therefore delightful.
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It is my Salvation that Thou art my Christ; It is my Honor that I am Thy Servant;
It is my Salvation that Thou art my christ; It is my Honour that I am Thy Servant;
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It is my Heaven in Heaven to live with Thee; and it is my Heaven on Earth to live unto Thee.
It is my Heaven in Heaven to live with Thee; and it is my Heaven on Earth to live unto Thee.
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5. That which is a Mans Great End, it doth Quietare; it is His Enough, it is his Center:
5. That which is a men Great End, it does Quietare; it is His Enough, it is his Centre:
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He looks not beyond it, for it is His Bound; and He moves not beyond it, for it is His Rest;
He looks not beyond it, for it is His Bound; and He moves not beyond it, for it is His Rest;
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He is at his Journeys End (at the End of All his Designs, and Desires,
He is At his Journeys End (At the End of All his Designs, and Desires,
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and Travels,) when he attains unto it, and enjoys it. Thus it is 'twixt Christ and a Christian;
and Travels,) when he attains unto it, and enjoys it. Thus it is betwixt christ and a Christian;
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There is Nothing but Christ, and there is No more but Christ, with him: Less then Christ makes him Restless, and the Fruition of Christ makes him Satisfied.
There is Nothing but christ, and there is No more but christ, with him: Less then christ makes him Restless, and the Fruition of christ makes him Satisfied.
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If he can Get Christ, this is Portion Enough; and if he can Glorifie Christ, this is Honor Enough.
If he can Get christ, this is Portion Enough; and if he can glorify christ, this is Honour Enough.
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Shew us the Father (said Philip) and it sufficeth. Or as Jacob about Joseph, It is Enough, Joseph is yet Alive. Show us the Father (said Philip) and it Suffices. Or as Jacob about Joseph, It is Enough, Joseph is yet Alive.
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Or as David, Return unto Thy Rest, O my Soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.
Or as David, Return unto Thy Rest, Oh my Soul; for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee.
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So, Christ gets ground in my Heart, and the Kingdom of Christ is advanced in the World:
So, christ gets ground in my Heart, and the Kingdom of christ is advanced in the World:
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His Kingdom and Mountain is exalted above All the Kingdoms and Mountains in the World; This my Joy therefore is Fulfilled.
His Kingdom and Mountain is exalted above All the Kingdoms and Mountains in the World; This my Joy Therefore is Fulfilled.
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6. Lastly, That which is a Mans Great End, that same doth Compensare; If he can but compass that, it is His Recompence, it makes a full Amends for All his cares, and pains, and labors.
6. Lastly, That which is a men Great End, that same does compensate; If he can but compass that, it is His Recompense, it makes a full Amends for All his Cares, and pains, and labors.
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So doth the Glory of Christ abundantly Recompence All the Services of a Christian.
So does the Glory of christ abundantly Recompense All the Services of a Christian.
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As when a Poor Soul hath been panting and looking after Christ, if at length he findes him, (I found him whom my Soul loveth, Cant. 3.) this makes a Full Amends for All his Tears, and Prayings, and Waitings:
As when a Poor Soul hath been panting and looking After christ, if At length he finds him, (I found him whom my Soul loves, Cant 3.) this makes a Full Amends for All his Tears, and Prayings, and Waitings:
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So doth this of the Magnifying of Christ; If Christ be set up in his Throne, the Christian then Repents not, O No;
So does this of thee Magnifying of christ; If christ be Set up in his Throne, the Christian then Repents not, Oh No;
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This is Reward enough for All that ever he hath done or suffered for Christ.
This is Reward enough for All that ever he hath done or suffered for christ.
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And thus you have the First Part demonstrated unto you, That Real Christians do propound and set up Jesus Christ as the Scope and End of their Life:
And thus you have the First Part demonstrated unto you, That Real Christians do propound and Set up jesus christ as the Scope and End of their Life:
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Their Life is bound up in His Life. Nothing lives, unless Christ lives.
Their Life is bound up in His Life. Nothing lives, unless christ lives.
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And this is the very sum of their All, to be Servants with their All to Christ.
And this is the very sum of their All, to be Servants with their All to christ.
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I now proceed unto the Second Part, Namely, Why Real Christians do live, and should live unto Christ? There are Five Reasons for that,
I now proceed unto the Second Part, Namely, Why Real Christians do live, and should live unto christ? There Are Five Reasons for that,
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and I beseech you to weigh them well.
and I beseech you to weigh them well.
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1. You are Christs, Not onely by Gift, (Thou gavest them me, Joh. 17. 6.) Nor onely by Relation, (I will marry thee to my Self, Hosea 2. 19.) But also by Purchase;
1. You Are Christ, Not only by Gift, (Thou Gavest them me, John 17. 6.) Nor only by Relation, (I will marry thee to my Self, Hosea 2. 19.) But also by Purchase;
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Therefore you should live unto your Christ. If you were Christs onely by way of Donation, you should live unto Him:
Therefore you should live unto your christ. If you were Christ only by Way of Donation, you should live unto Him:
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What is Given to Him, that is to be used for Him. If you were Christs onely by way of Relation, you should live unto Him.
What is Given to Him, that is to be used for Him. If you were Christ only by Way of Relation, you should live unto Him.
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The Inferior part of the Relation is for the use and service of the Superior part of the Relation: 1 Cor. 11. 9. But besides these, you are Christs by way of Redemption and Purchase. You Are Not your own;
The Inferior part of the Relation is for the use and service of the Superior part of the Relation: 1 Cor. 11. 9. But beside these, you Are Christ by Way of Redemption and Purchase. You are Not your own;
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For you Are Bought with a Price:
For you are Bought with a Price:
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therefore Glorifie God in your Body, and in your Spirit, which are Gods: 1 Cor. 6. 19, 20. Mark the Apostle in this place;Therefore glorify God in your Body, and in your Spirit, which Are God's: 1 Cor. 6. 19, 20. Mark the Apostle in this place;
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He saith to Christians, You Are Not Your Own!
He Says to Christians, You are Not Your Own!
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Why, whose are They then? They are Christs ▪ And How come they to be Christs? He tells them how, Ye Are Bought with a Price:
Why, whose Are They then? They Are Christ ▪ And How come they to be Christ? He tells them how, You are Bought with a Price:
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And what of that? Therefore Glorifie God, &c. If the Land be my Purchase ▪ should Not the Fruit of that Land be my Benefit? Christians they are Christs Purchase, He purchased them by his own Blood, Act. 20. 28. And therefore All the Rent of their Lives must be payd in unto his Glory. Ah Christians!
And what of that? Therefore glorify God, etc. If the Land be my Purchase ▪ should Not the Fruit of that Land be my Benefit? Christians they Are Christ Purchase, He purchased them by his own Blood, Act. 20. 28. And Therefore All the Rend of their Lives must be paid in unto his Glory. Ah Christians!
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It cost Jesus Christ very dear to Redeem your Life from Death; The Redemption of your Souls was the costliest Purchase that ever was made;
It cost jesus christ very dear to redeem your Life from Death; The Redemption of your Souls was the Costliest Purchase that ever was made;
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Ye were Redeemed with the precious Blood of Christ, 1 Pet. 1. 19. This was the Price.
You were Redeemed with the precious Blood of christ, 1 Pet. 1. 19. This was the Price.
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It did cost Christ His Life to Save your Life; and should he Not have That Life which he purchased by His Life ▪ yea,
It did cost christ His Life to Save your Life; and should he Not have That Life which he purchased by His Life ▪ yea,
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and by His Death? Quicquid es, debes Creanti;
and by His Death? Quicquid es, Debes Creanti;
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Quicquid potes, debes Redimenti, said Bernard: Whatsoever thou Art, Thou owest to Him who made thee;Quicquid potes, Debes Redemption, said Bernard: Whatsoever thou Art, Thou owest to Him who made thee;
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and whatsoever thou Hast, Thou owest to Him who Redeemed thee.
and whatsoever thou Hast, Thou owest to Him who Redeemed thee.
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2. Jesus Christ is the Lord of Life, The Prince of Life, Act. 3. 15. The Lord of the Living,
2. jesus christ is the Lord of Life, The Prince of Life, Act. 3. 15. The Lord of the Living,
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and of the Dead, Rom. 14. 9. He is the Lord of Life For Efficiency, Our Life comes from Him who is our Life;and of the Dead, Rom. 14. 9. He is the Lord of Life For Efficiency, Our Life comes from Him who is our Life;
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and For Authority, The Keyes of Life are in his Hands. If Any of you be the Lord or Master of a Servant;
and For authority, The Keys of Life Are in his Hands. If Any of you be the Lord or Master of a Servant;
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as that Servant may expect Protection, Sustenance, and Reward from you; so do you expect and challenge Obedience and Service from him.
as that Servant may expect Protection, Sustenance, and Reward from you; so do you expect and challenge obedience and Service from him.
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His Work is yours ▪ His Trading is yours, His Gaining is yours;
His Work is yours ▪ His Trading is yours, His Gaining is yours;
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All the Stock which he employs is your Stock, and it is employed for your Advantage:
All the Stock which he employs is your Stock, and it is employed for your Advantage:
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The Lord is the End of the Servants Life:
The Lord is the End of the Servants Life:
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And so must Jesus Christ (who is the Lord of Life, and the Lord of your Lives) be the End of your Lives;
And so must jesus christ (who is the Lord of Life, and the Lord of your Lives) be the End of your Lives;
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For He is Your Lord, 2 Pet. 1. 2. And you are Christs Servants, 1 Cor. 7. 22. Your whole stock of Life is from his Grace,
For He is Your Lord, 2 Pet. 1. 2. And you Are Christ Servants, 1 Cor. 7. 22. Your Whole stock of Life is from his Grace,
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and therefore it is to be layd out for his Glory.
and Therefore it is to be laid out for his Glory.
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3. All the Spiritual Principles of Life, which are conferred upon you, do encline and enable you to live unto Christ, to set up Christ, to act for him, and to exalt him:
3. All the Spiritual Principles of Life, which Are conferred upon you, do incline and enable you to live unto christ, to Set up christ, to act for him, and to exalt him:
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And they are given for this end, that you should be the Servants of his Glory;
And they Are given for this end, that you should be the Servants of his Glory;
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and in their proper sphere do move for this very end, to shew forth the Praises of him who hath called you.
and in their proper sphere do move for this very end, to show forth the Praises of him who hath called you.
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I will instance in a Few of them. First, Unto you is Given Precious Faith.
I will instance in a Few of them. First, Unto you is Given Precious Faith.
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And what is the Natural Labor of Faith, but to Set the Crown on the Head of Christ? To Glorifie Jesus Christ? Faith makes you to Forsake All for Christ, and to Bestow All on Christ, who Bestows His All on you.
And what is the Natural Labour of Faith, but to Set the Crown on the Head of christ? To glorify jesus christ? Faith makes you to Forsake All for christ, and to Bestow All on christ, who Bestows His All on you.
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Secondly, Unto you is Given a Superlative Love of Christ.
Secondly, Unto you is Given a Superlative Love of christ.
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Saw ye Him whom my Soul loveth? said the Church, Cantic. 3. 3. Thou Knowest that I love thee, said Peter, Ioh. 21. 17. O Lord Jesus, said Bernard, I love thee more then All my Goods, and I love thee more then All my Friends, Saw you Him whom my Soul loves? said the Church, Cantic. 3. 3. Thou Knowest that I love thee, said Peter, John 21. 17. O Lord jesus, said Bernard, I love thee more then All my Goods, and I love thee more then All my Friends,
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yea, I love thee more then All my Self.
yea, I love thee more then All my Self.
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Now you know that Love seeks not her own, 1 Cor. 13. 5. All the powers and services of Love are His, whom we entirely love:
Now you know that Love seeks not her own, 1 Cor. 13. 5. All the Powers and services of Love Are His, whom we entirely love:
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His we Are, and For Him we Are, whom we do love. Thirdly, Unto you is Given Humble Self-denial.
His we are, and For Him we are, whom we do love. Thirdly, Unto you is Given Humble Self-denial.
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And what are Humility and Self-denial, but the Footstool of Jesus Christ? But your selves in a dark Cloud, that Christ above may shine in Glory? You in Nothing,
And what Are Humility and Self-denial, but the Footstool of jesus christ? But your selves in a dark Cloud, that christ above may shine in Glory? You in Nothing,
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and Christ in All? You in Service, and Christ in Praise? None but Christ for your Confidence,
and christ in All? You in Service, and christ in Praise? None but christ for your Confidence,
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and None but Christ for your End. Lastly, Unto you is Given Burning Zeal.
and None but christ for your End. Lastly, Unto you is Given Burning Zeal.
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And what is that Zeal, but a Flame for his Cause and Glory? Whether we be besides our selves, it is to God, 2 Cor. 5. 13. All the Activities and Enlargements of Zeal are put forth in Services for Jesus Christ.
And what is that Zeal, but a Flame for his Cause and Glory? Whither we be beside our selves, it is to God, 2 Cor. 5. 13. All the Activities and Enlargements of Zeal Are put forth in Services for jesus christ.
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4. Of All People, you who are Real Christians have the most forcible and cogent Obligations to resolve your Lives unto Jesus Christ;
4. Of All People, you who Are Real Christians have the most forcible and cogent Obligations to resolve your Lives unto jesus christ;
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For whatsoever may emphatically engage Any to Respects and Services, that takes Abundant hold on you to express these unto Christ. O Christians!
For whatsoever may emphatically engage Any to Respects and Services, that Takes Abundant hold on you to express these unto christ. O Christians!
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What is not Christ to you? What hath not Christ done for you? What hath not Christ suffered for you? What will not Christ do for you? and what is that weight of Glory which you shall have from your Christ,
What is not christ to you? What hath not christ done for you? What hath not christ suffered for you? What will not christ do for you? and what is that weight of Glory which you shall have from your christ,
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after that you have done a little more weak Services for your Christ?
After that you have done a little more weak Services for your christ?
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Christ is Life to you, and Love to you, and Mercy to you, and Peace to you,
christ is Life to you, and Love to you, and Mercy to you, and Peace to you,
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and Righteousness to you, and Sanctification to you, and Redemption to you, and Help to you, and Hope to you.
and Righteousness to you, and Sanctification to you, and Redemption to you, and Help to you, and Hope to you.
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He is your Friend, He is your Saviour, He is your Glory, He is your Christ to the utmost,
He is your Friend, He is your Saviour, He is your Glory, He is your christ to the utmost,
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For All, For ever and For ever!
For All, For ever and For ever!
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All that ever he did, and All that He is Now doing, and All which ever he will do, All this hath a special and peculiar Respectiveness and Serviceableness to your Good, to your everlasting Good.
All that ever he did, and All that He is Now doing, and All which ever he will do, All this hath a special and peculiar Respectiveness and Serviceableness to your Good, to your everlasting Good.
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Why then, Eye for Eye, and Love for Love, and Service for Service, and Life for Life again.
Why then, Eye for Eye, and Love for Love, and Service for Service, and Life for Life again.
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Thou hast Redeemed us to God by thy Blood, and hast made us unto our God, Kings and Priests: Thou hast Redeemed us to God by thy Blood, and hast made us unto our God, Kings and Priests:
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And therefore worthy is the Lamb to Receive Power, and Riches, and Wisdom, and Strength, and Honor, and Glory, and Blessing, Rev. 5. 9, 10, 12.And Therefore worthy is the Lamb to Receive Power, and Riches, and Wisdom, and Strength, and Honour, and Glory, and Blessing, Rev. 5. 9, 10, 12.
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Nay, let me add one Obligation more which lies upon you, and that is this;
Nay, let me add one Obligation more which lies upon you, and that is this;
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You are the onely People in the world, whom Jesus Christ doth intrust with his Glorious Interests:
You Are the only People in the world, whom jesus christ does intrust with his Glorious Interests:
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He forms you for his Praise, he trusts you with All his Honor here below amongst the sons of men.
He forms you for his Praise, he trusts you with All his Honour Here below among the Sons of men.
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And truly, as it is your Great Honor to be trusted with the Honor of Christ, So are you thereby the more obliged to live and act for his Honor and Glory.
And truly, as it is your Great Honour to be trusted with the Honour of christ, So Are you thereby the more obliged to live and act for his Honour and Glory.
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5. To direct and act the whole Course of Life for Christ; This is the Highest and Noblest Improvement of Life. Beloved!
5. To Direct and act the Whole Course of Life for christ; This is the Highest and Noblest Improvement of Life. beloved!
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Our Actions have their denominations, partly from their Formal and intrinsecal cause, and partly from their Final and extrinsecal cause.
Our Actions have their denominations, partly from their Formal and intrinsical cause, and partly from their Final and extrinsical cause.
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The Actions of Man are more Noble then those of Irrational Creatures, because They do flow from a Cause, from a Soul, which is more Noble.
The Actions of Man Are more Noble then those of Irrational Creatures, Because They do flow from a Cause, from a Soul, which is more Noble.
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And the Actions of a Christian are more Noble then those of a Man, because they do spring from Principles which are divine.
And the Actions of a Christian Are more Noble then those of a Man, Because they do spring from Principles which Are divine.
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And as Actions are thus dignified by their Formal Causes, so likewise are They by their Final and Extrinsecal Causes.
And as Actions Are thus dignified by their Formal Causes, so likewise Are They by their Final and Extrinsical Causes.
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The more low and sordid the Ends are, the more base are the Actions of Life;
The more low and sordid the Ends Are, the more base Are the Actions of Life;
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As when they are unworthy of such a state and condition.
As when they Are unworthy of such a state and condition.
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If a Man should form his course of Life onely for such ends which do bound the Appetites of Brute Beasts, in satisfying of himself with Sensual Objects, this sordid End makes his Life a most sordid Life.
If a Man should from his course of Life only for such ends which do bound the Appetites of Brute Beasts, in satisfying of himself with Sensual Objects, this sordid End makes his Life a most sordid Life.
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And so on the contrary, the more excellent the Ends are for which our Lives are improved, the more are our Lives raised in the degrees of Beauty and Perfection.
And so on the contrary, the more excellent the Ends Are for which our Lives Are improved, the more Are our Lives raised in the Degrees of Beauty and Perfection.
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The more perfect Ends do always grace our Actions with the more perfect Glory. The Actions of God himself are therefore the most glorious, because they are Levelled at,
The more perfect Ends do always grace our Actions with the more perfect Glory. The Actions of God himself Are Therefore the most glorious, Because they Are Leveled At,
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and come up most perfectly to His own Glory, which is the chief End of Himself.
and come up most perfectly to His own Glory, which is the chief End of Himself.
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And so it is with the Actions of our Lives, when they Rise to Christ, and are Terminated ▪ in him;
And so it is with the Actions of our Lives, when they Rise to christ, and Are Terminated ▪ in him;
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This is their Dignity and Glory, they cannot be Raised unto a more choyce Nature or degree of employment;
This is their Dignity and Glory, they cannot be Raised unto a more choice Nature or degree of employment;
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They are Now carried on and lifted up to the highest End. As far as Christ and His Glory are above Sinful Lusts and Worldly Lusts, above Earthly Pleasures and Earthly Profits,
They Are Now carried on and lifted up to the highest End. As Far as christ and His Glory Are above Sinful Lustiest and Worldly Lustiest, above Earthly Pleasures and Earthly Profits,
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and Earthly Honors, and above our Selves;
and Earthly Honours, and above our Selves;
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So Far is a Living unto Christ above and beyond a Living unto Any or All of these.
So far is a Living unto christ above and beyond a Living unto Any or All of these.
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And thus have you heard the First Proposition in some measure cleared unto you, Namely, That the Life of a Christian is Resolved into Christ.
And thus have you herd the First Proposition in Some measure cleared unto you, Namely, That the Life of a Christian is Resolved into christ.
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I Now come to speak of the second Proposition, which is this,
I Now come to speak of the second Proposition, which is this,
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That the Death of a Christian is Resolved into Gain, [ To me to live, is Christ, And to dye, is Gain. ]
That the Death of a Christian is Resolved into Gain, [ To me to live, is christ, And to die, is Gain. ]
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I shall not trouble you with the several considerations of Gain, which yet might be aptly applied to the present Subject;
I shall not trouble you with the several considerations of Gain, which yet might be aptly applied to the present Subject;
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As (Lucrum ex Benevolentia, ex Pacto, ex Societate, ex Re Accepta,) Gain by Favor, by Compact, by Society, by Matter falling into hand, in respect of all which the Christian is a Gainer by Death.
As (Lucrum ex benevolence, ex Pacto, ex Societate, ex Re Accepta,) Gain by Favour, by Compact, by Society, by Matter falling into hand, in respect of all which the Christian is a Gainer by Death.
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But I shall briefly clear the Assertion, 1. By Scriptures. 2. By Arguments. 1. By Scriptures.
But I shall briefly clear the Assertion, 1. By Scriptures. 2. By Arguments. 1. By Scriptures.
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Ecclesiastes 7. 1. The day of Death is better then the day of ones Birth. If it be Better, then it is Gain.Ecclesiastes 7. 1. The day of Death is better then the day of ones Birth. If it be Better, then it is Gain.
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If you get more by Death then you do by Life, surely then Death is a Gain.
If you get more by Death then you do by Life, surely then Death is a Gain.
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Phil. 1. 23. I have a desire to depart, (i. Philip 1. 23. I have a desire to depart, (i.
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e.) to dye, (Death to a Godly man is but a departure from one condition to another,e.) to die, (Death to a Godly man is but a departure from one condition to Another,
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and from one place to another,) and to be with Christ, which is far Better.
and from one place to Another,) and to be with christ, which is Far Better.
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To be In Christ, is very Good; thus we are whiles we live: But to be With Christ, this is Best of All;
To be In christ, is very Good; thus we Are while we live: But to be With christ, this is Best of All;
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and thus we are when we dye. For Christ to be with Paul, this was a Great Blessing;
and thus we Are when we die. For christ to be with Paul, this was a Great Blessing;
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But for Paul to be with Christ, this was chiefest Blessedness, said Bernard. Take one place more, Revel. 14. 13. Blessed Are the Dead which dye in the Lord, they rest from their labors, and their works Follow them.
But for Paul to be with christ, this was chiefest Blessedness, said Bernard. Take one place more, Revel. 14. 13. Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord, they rest from their labors, and their works Follow them.
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There is a Proportion of Blessedness which Christians have in this Life, But the Full Portion of it is at Death; therefore Death is Gain.
There is a Proportion of Blessedness which Christians have in this Life, But the Full Portion of it is At Death; Therefore Death is Gain.
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In this Life we are laboring for Blessedness, but at Death you shall be Fully possessed of Blessedness.
In this Life we Are labouring for Blessedness, but At Death you shall be fully possessed of Blessedness.
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Possession is better then Expectation, and Blessedness in Hand is better then Blessedness in Hope; therefore Death is Gain to Christians. 2. By Arguments.
Possession is better then Expectation, and Blessedness in Hand is better then Blessedness in Hope; Therefore Death is Gain to Christians. 2. By Arguments.
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It cannot be, but that Christians must Needs Gain by Death, Because thereupon they pass into such an Estate, where they do receive a Full Reward,
It cannot be, but that Christians must Needs Gain by Death, Because thereupon they pass into such an Estate, where they do receive a Full Reward,
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and where All the Promises of God are perfectly made Good unto them, and where All the Gracious and Eternal Intentions of Love and Happiness towards them, are (as in their last End) Fulfilled and Accomplished.
and where All the Promises of God Are perfectly made Good unto them, and where All the Gracious and Eternal Intentions of Love and Happiness towards them, Are (as in their last End) Fulfilled and Accomplished.
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And beyond which Estate there is Not in them, No Not a possible capacity for the Fruition of a Greater Perfection and Glory. But more particularly;
And beyond which Estate there is Not in them, No Not a possible capacity for the Fruition of a Greater Perfection and Glory. But more particularly;
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If the Estate, into which the Christian is Translated by Death, doth more then Recompence All his Losses by Death,
If the Estate, into which the Christian is Translated by Death, does more then Recompense All his Losses by Death,
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and doth transcendently exceed All the Benefits which he hath in Life; then Death is Gain or Advantage unto him:
and does transcendently exceed All the Benefits which he hath in Life; then Death is Gain or Advantage unto him:
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For herein doth All Gain consist; It is a Fuller Recompence, or a Larger Addition. If you lose a little, and for that Receive more, this is Gain.
For herein does All Gain consist; It is a Fuller Recompense, or a Larger Addition. If you loose a little, and for that Receive more, this is Gain.
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If you lay out a little, and for this Take in much, this also is Gain. Now consider,
If you lay out a little, and for this Take in much, this also is Gain. Now Consider,
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1. The Christians Compensations by Death are far greater then any of his Losses by Death.
1. The Christians Compensations by Death Are Far greater then any of his Losses by Death.
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You read of the Phoenix, that her old Age falling into the Flames of death, procures unto her a second Edition or Birth of a New and Fresh Life;
You read of the Phoenix, that her old Age falling into the Flames of death, procures unto her a second Edition or Birth of a New and Fresh Life;
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And hereby Death is an Advantage unto that Creature.
And hereby Death is an Advantage unto that Creature.
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Much more is it to the Christian, concerning whom the Apostle saith in 2 Cor. 5. 4. That Mortality is swallowed up of Life, and that Death is but the dissolving of his Earthly house, so that he might enjoy An house Not made with Hand, Eternal in the Heavens: Vers. 1. There is Nothing which you can lose by Death, but what must be lost, and what (for the most part) may be lost in Life.
Much more is it to the Christian, Concerning whom the Apostle Says in 2 Cor. 5. 4. That Mortality is swallowed up of Life, and that Death is but the dissolving of his Earthly house, so that he might enjoy an house Not made with Hand, Eternal in the Heavens: Vers. 1. There is Nothing which you can loose by Death, but what must be lost, and what (for the most part) may be lost in Life.
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And whatsoever that is which you so lose by Death, it is superabundantly made up unto you again.
And whatsoever that is which you so loose by Death, it is superabundantly made up unto you again.
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You lose a Mortal Life, but then you Finde an Immortal Life: You lose the Society of Men, but then you Finde the Society of Angels:
You loose a Mortal Life, but then you Find an Immortal Life: You loose the Society of Men, but then you Find the Society of Angels:
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You lose the Sight of Friends, but then you Finde the Sight of God:
You loose the Sighed of Friends, but then you Find the Sighed of God:
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You lose the Possession of the World, but then you Finde the Possession of the Kingdom of Heaven.
You loose the Possession of the World, but then you Find the Possession of the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Are Not these Compensations more then Equivalent to your Losses? Do they Not Infinitely exceed them? The people of Israel quit Egypt (the House of Bondage,) and possess Canaan (the Land of Promise;) Would you call this a Loss, which exceeds All that was enjoyed in Egypt? O Christian!
are Not these Compensations more then Equivalent to your Losses? Do they Not Infinitely exceed them? The people of Israel quit Egypt (the House of Bondage,) and possess Canaan (the Land of Promise;) Would you call this a Loss, which exceeds All that was enjoyed in Egypt? O Christian!
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The least Good in Heaven (if there be Any thing there which can be called The l•ast Good!) Far surmounts All the Good from which Death can part you here on Earth.
The least Good in Heaven (if there be Any thing there which can be called The l•ast Good!) far surmounts All the Good from which Death can part you Here on Earth.
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The Candle is out, I, But Now thou Hast the Sun! I leave my Earthly Father, I, but I Now Go to my Heavenly Father!
The Candle is out, I, But Now thou Hast the Sun! I leave my Earthly Father, I, but I Now Go to my Heavenly Father!
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I part with my Husband, O but I Go to my Christ! The Streams are cut off, O but Now I am at the Fountain!
I part with my Husband, Oh but I Go to my christ! The Streams Are Cut off, Oh but Now I am At the Fountain!
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I shall Never meet with Creature-comforts more, O but I shall Now enjoy Him who makes All Comforts,
I shall Never meet with Creature comforts more, Oh but I shall Now enjoy Him who makes All Comforts,
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and who is All Comforts, God, My God; Christ, My Christ for ever.
and who is All Comforts, God, My God; christ, My christ for ever.
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2. The Christians Estate Receives a larger Addition by Death, and therefore for him to dye is Gain.
2. The Christians Estate Receives a larger Addition by Death, and Therefore for him to die is Gain.
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There are three things added unto your Estate by Death, which you longed to have,
There Are three things added unto your Estate by Death, which you longed to have,
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but Never might, Nor could enjoy in this Life: 1. An Absolute Remedy. 2. A Perfect Fruition. 3. An Invariable Eternity.
but Never might, Nor could enjoy in this Life: 1. an Absolute Remedy. 2. A Perfect Fruition. 3. an Invariable Eternity.
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First, The Christian hath this Gain by Death, That it proves an Absolute Remedy:
First, The Christian hath this Gain by Death, That it Proves an Absolute Remedy:
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Death doth that for Him in One Moment, which All the Ordinances of Christ could Never do, which All the Graces of the Spirit could Never do, which All the Joys of the Holy Ghost could Never do:
Death does that for Him in One Moment, which All the Ordinances of christ could Never do, which All the Graces of the Spirit could Never do, which All the Joys of the Holy Ghost could Never do:
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It doth instantly cure his Soul and Body;
It does instantly cure his Soul and Body;
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It doth perfectly cure them and deliver them From All the Afflictions of Life, from All the Troubles of Life, from All Infirmities and Diseases in the Body, from All Sinful Corruptions in the Soul, from All the Temptations and Assaults of Satan;
It does perfectly cure them and deliver them From All the Afflictions of Life, from All the Troubles of Life, from All Infirmities and Diseases in the Body, from All Sinful Corruptions in the Soul, from All the Temptations and Assaults of Satan;
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All these are at their end, when Life is at an end.
All these Are At their end, when Life is At an end.
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And truly to lose All these, and All these for ever, is deservedly to be Reckoned amongst Our Gains and Advantages.
And truly to loose All these, and All these for ever, is deservedly to be Reckoned among Our Gains and Advantages.
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I have Read of Alexander the Great, that he did once ask a Philosopher, How long a Man should de•ire to live, who answered,
I have Read of Alexander the Great, that he did once ask a Philosopher, How long a Man should de•ire to live, who answered,
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Until he thinks it better to dye, then to live. Is it Not Better to dye, and to be rid of All Sin, to dye,
Until he thinks it better to die, then to live. Is it Not Better to die, and to be rid of All since, to die,
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and be rid of All Temptations, to dye, and be rid of All Miseries, then to live,
and be rid of All Temptations, to die, and be rid of All Misery's, then to live,
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and carry about us a Body of Sin, which so often darkens our Light, grieves our God, and troubles our Consciences?
and carry about us a Body of since, which so often darkens our Light, grieves our God, and Troubles our Consciences?
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Secondly, The Christian hath this Gain by Death, Not onely that he hath the Better of the contrary Estates,
Secondly, The Christian hath this Gain by Death, Not only that he hath the Better of the contrary Estates,
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but also that by Death he p•sseth from an Imperfect Good Estate, unto a Perfect Good Estate:
but also that by Death he p•sseth from an Imperfect Good Estate, unto a Perfect Good Estate:
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He Now comes to be of Full Age, and to be a Full Possessor.
He Now comes to be of Full Age, and to be a Full Possessor.
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One says, That This Life, This Present Life, is Not Vita, sed Via ad Vitam, It is Not Life,
One Says, That This Life, This Present Life, is Not Vita, sed Via ad Vitam, It is Not Life,
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but a Motion, a Journey towards Life.
but a Motion, a Journey towards Life.
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He speaks it of the Natural Life, but we may raise it even to the Spiritual Life of a Christian:
He speaks it of the Natural Life, but we may raise it even to the Spiritual Life of a Christian:
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His Spiritual Life (comparatively considered) is rather Via, then Vita; a step towards Life, then Life.
His Spiritual Life (comparatively considered) is rather Via, then Vita; a step towards Life, then Life.
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Compare All which you are possessed of, as Beleeving Christians, in this Life, with All that of which you shall be possessed in that other Life, you may speak of them what Paul spake of the Two Ministrations, Even that which was made Glorious had No Glory in this respect, by reason of the Glory that excelleth, 2 Cor. 3. 10. And therefore the same Apostle, comparing the Present Condition of Grace with that Future Condition of Glory, saith, Now we see through a Glass, darkly, But Then Face to Face:
Compare All which you Are possessed of, as Believing Christians, in this Life, with All that of which you shall be possessed in that other Life, you may speak of them what Paul spoke of the Two Ministrations, Even that which was made Glorious had No Glory in this respect, by reason of the Glory that excels, 2 Cor. 3. 10. And Therefore the same Apostle, comparing the Present Condition of Grace with that Future Condition of Glory, Says, Now we see through a Glass, darkly, But Then Face to Face:
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Now I Know in part, But Then I shall Know even as also I Am Known, 1 Cor. 13. 12. Look how Great the Disproportion is between a dark and a clear Seeing,Now I Know in part, But Then I shall Know even as also I Am Known, 1 Cor. 13. 12. Look how Great the Disproportion is between a dark and a clear Seeing,
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and between our Knowing of God, and Gods Knowing of Us, the one being very Imperfect,
and between our Knowing of God, and God's Knowing of Us, the one being very Imperfect,
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and the other being very Absolute;
and the other being very Absolute;
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So Great is the Disproportion of the present Condition of Spiritual Life on Earth to that Glorified Life in Heaven.
So Great is the Disproportion of the present Condition of Spiritual Life on Earth to that Glorified Life in Heaven.
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'Tis true, you have the same God on Earth, which you shall have in Heaven; and you have the same Christ on Earth, which you shall have in Heaven!
It's true, you have the same God on Earth, which you shall have in Heaven; and you have the same christ on Earth, which you shall have in Heaven!
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But yet your Conjunction with Him, and your Fruition of Him in Heaven, is wonderfully more perfect and exquisite,
But yet your Conjunction with Him, and your Fruition of Him in Heaven, is wonderfully more perfect and exquisite,
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then it is, or can be, here on Earth.
then it is, or can be, Here on Earth.
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His Manifestations of Himself to your Souls, and your Apprehensions of those Manifestations, are most compleatly Enlarged You shall then Know,
His Manifestations of Himself to your Souls, and your Apprehensions of those Manifestations, Are most completely Enlarged You shall then Know,
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and Love, and Enjoy your God, even as much as Glorified Souls can Know, and can Love, and can Enjoy a God.
and Love, and Enjoy your God, even as much as Glorified Souls can Know, and can Love, and can Enjoy a God.
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And God himself discovers as much of Himself unto your Souls, as will make them perfectly Blessed,
And God himself discovers as much of Himself unto your Souls, as will make them perfectly Blessed,
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and Fully Happy, in the clear Vision and Fruition of Himself.
and fully Happy, in the clear Vision and Fruition of Himself.
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Now this Addition, perfect Addition to Our Estate (occasioned by Death) doth plainly prove, That to dye, is Gain.
Now this Addition, perfect Addition to Our Estate (occasioned by Death) does plainly prove, That to die, is Gain.
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You shall Never Reign, till you dye:
You shall Never Reign, till you die:
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You shall Never Know as you are Known, you shall Never Apprehend as you are Apprehended, you shall Never be at Home, you shall Never come to a Perfect Holiness, to a Perfect Sight, to a Perfect Full Fruition, Never be Perfectly Filled up, Until you Dye.
You shall Never Know as you Are Known, you shall Never Apprehend as you Are Apprehended, you shall Never be At Home, you shall Never come to a Perfect Holiness, to a Perfect Sighed, to a Perfect Full Fruition, Never be Perfectly Filled up, Until you Die.
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Thirdly, The Christian hath yet one more Exaltation of His Estate by Death, and that is, an Invariable Eternity.
Thirdly, The Christian hath yet one more Exaltation of His Estate by Death, and that is, an Invariable Eternity.
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Whatsoever the Christian •inds in Himself in this Life, for the Habituals of Grace, It is Imperfect;
Whatsoever the Christian •inds in Himself in this Life, for the Habituals of Grace, It is Imperfect;
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and whatsoever he findes for the Comfortables of Grace, It is very Various: Sometimes it is More, and sometimes it is Less;
and whatsoever he finds for the Comfortables of Grace, It is very Various: Sometime it is More, and sometime it is Less;
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Sometimes it is High, and sometimes it is Low, and Sometimes it is None at all.
Sometime it is High, and sometime it is Low, and Sometime it is None At all.
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Sometimes Heaven is opened, and Sometimes the Vision is drawn up, and Heaven is shut. One while he sees the Face of God, and Rejoyceth;
Sometime Heaven is opened, and Sometime the Vision is drawn up, and Heaven is shut. One while he sees the Face of God, and Rejoiceth;
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Another while God Hides his Face, and then he is Troubled: But by Death he comes to a Fixed and Invariable Eternity;
another while God Hides his Face, and then he is Troubled: But by Death he comes to a Fixed and Invariable Eternity;
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He shall Ever be with the Lord: And as the Angels, so shall He always behold the Face of his Father. O Christians!
He shall Ever be with the Lord: And as the Angels, so shall He always behold the Face of his Father. O Christians!
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It is always Day in Heaven, There the Sun still shines in Strength and Beauty, and Never Sets, and Never Declines;
It is always Day in Heaven, There the Sun still shines in Strength and Beauty, and Never Sets, and Never Declines;
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Thy Joy shall be an Everlasting Joy, Never Interrupted, Never Eclipsed, Never Diminished; Full at once, and Full for ever! Eternal Happiness, Happy Eternity! Perfect Fruition and Eternal Fruition! Perfect Pleasure, and Eternal Pleasure!
Thy Joy shall be an Everlasting Joy, Never Interrupted, Never Eclipsed, Never Diminished; Full At once, and Full for ever! Eternal Happiness, Happy Eternity! Perfect Fruition and Eternal Fruition! Perfect Pleasure, and Eternal Pleasure!
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As long as God is God, so long will your Compleat Happiness be, and abide in your God for ever, and ever, and ever.
As long as God is God, so long will your Complete Happiness be, and abide in your God for ever, and ever, and ever.
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And Now having cast up All Accounts, Tell me whether you may not say with Paul, To me to Dye, is Gain? I have read a Fancy of one Trophonius, that when he had Built and Dedicated that goodly Temple at Delphos, asked of Apollo (for his recompence) That Thing which was Best for Man!
And Now having cast up All Accounts, Tell me whither you may not say with Paul, To me to Die, is Gain? I have read a Fancy of one Trophonius, that when he had Built and Dedicated that goodly Temple At Delphos, asked of Apollo (for his recompense) That Thing which was Best for Man!
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The Oracle willed him to Go home, and within Three days he should have it, and within that Time he dyed. O Christian!
The Oracle willed him to Go home, and within Three days he should have it, and within that Time he died. O Christian!
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The Best thing on Earth is to live so, as to Get into Christ; But the Best thing of All is to dye, and to be with Christ.
The Best thing on Earth is to live so, as to Get into christ; But the Best thing of All is to die, and to be with christ.
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I have done with both the Doctrinal Propositions from the Text; There remains Nothing behinde, but the useful Applications of the whole unto our Selves.
I have done with both the Doctrinal Propositions from the Text; There remains Nothing behind, but the useful Applications of the Whole unto our Selves.
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Is the Life of a Real Christian Resolved into Christ? Then I Fear that there Are But Few Real Christians in the World.
Is the Life of a Real Christian Resolved into christ? Then I fear that there are But Few Real Christians in the World.
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What Christ spake of the Way which did lead to Life, Few there be that Finde it, Mat. 7. 14. That I may speak of Christ,
What christ spoke of the Way which did led to Life, Few there be that Find it, Mathew 7. 14. That I may speak of christ,
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as the Scope of our Life, Few there be who make Him so, and minde Him as so.
as the Scope of our Life, Few there be who make Him so, and mind Him as so.
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All seek their own, Not the Things which Are Jesus Chri•ts; All seek their own, Not the Things which are jesus Chri•ts;
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Thus the Apostle long since (and so may it Now be) complained, Phil. 2. 21.
Thus the Apostle long since (and so may it Now be) complained, Philip 2. 21.
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If we did faithfully cast up All the Ages of Life, and All the Services and Disbursements of those Ages, What (think you) would, in the Foot of the whole account, Fall unto the share of Christ?
If we did faithfully cast up All the Ages of Life, and All the Services and Disbursements of those Ages, What (think you) would, in the Foot of the Whole account, Fallen unto the share of christ?
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" That Age of Infancy is found to be but a Cipher: We Know not what it was, Nor for whom it was;
" That Age of Infancy is found to be but a Cipher: We Know not what it was, Nor for whom it was;
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it was a meer Fancy of Life. " That Age of Youth is found to be but a Vanity:
it was a mere Fancy of Life. " That Age of Youth is found to be but a Vanity:
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A Vain Life it is, and if layd out on Any thing, that same Goes wholy upon the account of Pleasure, which is the Bane and Madness of Life.
A Vain Life it is, and if laid out on Any thing, that same Goes wholly upon the account of Pleasure, which is the Bane and Madness of Life.
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" That Age of Manhood is found to be but the Death of Life:
" That Age of Manhood is found to be but the Death of Life:
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therein men Serve their lusts, weary themselves in their Iniquities, give up themselves to Sin with greediness;
therein men Serve their Lustiest, weary themselves in their Iniquities, give up themselves to since with greediness;
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this is the Reproach and Loss of Life.
this is the Reproach and Loss of Life.
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" That Age of Old-Age, wherein the Grave is digging for Life, wherein the Glass is even run out,
" That Age of Old age, wherein the Grave is digging for Life, wherein the Glass is even run out,
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and the Candle is spent to the last inch;
and the Candle is spent to the last inch;
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yet this Age, where Men are stepping out of the World, is that Age wherein Men most dote on the World,
yet this Age, where Men Are stepping out of the World, is that Age wherein Men most dote on the World,
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and are Scraping for the things of this Life.
and Are Scraping for the things of this Life.
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And thus, either Nothing hath our Lives, or Vanity (which is the best of Nothing) hath our Lives;
And thus, either Nothing hath our Lives, or Vanity (which is the best of Nothing) hath our Lives;
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Or Sin (which is worse then Nothing) hath our Lives; Or the World (which is little better then Nothing) hath our Lives:
Or since (which is Worse then Nothing) hath our Lives; Or the World (which is little better then Nothing) hath our Lives:
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And Jesus Christ (who is the Best of All things) hath no share at all;
And jesus christ (who is the Best of All things) hath not share At all;
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or if any, it is the last, the least, the dregs and snuffs of our Lives.
or if any, it is the last, the least, the dregs and snuffs of our Lives.
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This I speak onely in the general: but give me Favor to Press this sad Conviction a little closer unto our Selves.
This I speak only in the general: but give me Favour to Press this sad Conviction a little closer unto our Selves.
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There are Four sorts of men, who do not live to Christ; They cannot say, To me to live, is Christ.
There Are Four sorts of men, who do not live to christ; They cannot say, To me to live, is christ.
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1. Spiritually dead men, unconverted men; It is impossible to live to Christ, until Christ doth first live in us.
1. Spiritually dead men, unconverted men; It is impossible to live to christ, until christ does First live in us.
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Christ cannot be the End of Life, where He is not the Principle of Life.
christ cannot be the End of Life, where He is not the Principle of Life.
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It is an excellent Expression which Ambrose hath, That is not a Death, but Life, which Joyns the Dying Man to Christ;
It is an excellent Expression which Ambrose hath, That is not a Death, but Life, which Joins the Dying Man to christ;
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and that is Not a Life, but Death, which Separates the Living Man from Christ.
and that is Not a Life, but Death, which Separates the Living Man from christ.
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Now, how many men are there who have not the Life of Christ in them? Nay, who are Alienated from the Life of Christ, are dead in trespasses and sins?
Now, how many men Are there who have not the Life of christ in them? Nay, who Are Alienated from the Life of christ, Are dead in Trespasses and Sins?
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2. Self-Interested men, who live wholy unto themselves.
2. Self-Interested men, who live wholly unto themselves.
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The Apostle speaks of Some who are Lovers of themselves, 2 Tim. 3. 2. and who are Seekers of themselves, Philip. 2. 21. and who are Minders of themselves;
The Apostle speaks of some who Are Lovers of themselves, 2 Tim. 3. 2. and who Are Seekers of themselves, Philip. 2. 21. and who Are Minders of themselves;
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They minde Earthly things, Phil. 3. 19. Of all these we may say, as God spake of Israel, Israel is An Empty Vine, he brings forth Fruit unto Himself, Hosea 10. 1. These men are so far from living unto Christ, that they would for Self ends make a Living of Christ himself.They mind Earthly things, Philip 3. 19. Of all these we may say, as God spoke of Israel, Israel is an Empty Vine, he brings forth Fruit unto Himself, Hosea 10. 1. These men Are so Far from living unto christ, that they would for Self ends make a Living of christ himself.
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3. Offensive men, who live to the Dishonor and Reproach of Christ.
3. Offensive men, who live to the Dishonour and Reproach of christ.
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Many walk, of whom I have told you often, and Now tell you even weeping, that they are the Enemies of the Cross of Christ, Phil. 3. 18. Christians in Name, but not in Life;Many walk, of whom I have told you often, and Now tell you even weeping, that they Are the Enemies of the Cross of christ, Philip 3. 18. Christians in Name, but not in Life;
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in Life they are the Enemies of Christ.
in Life they Are the Enemies of christ.
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Salvian relates how the Heathen did Reproach some Christians, who by Their lewd lives made the Gospel of Christ to be a Reproach:Salvian relates how the Heathen did Reproach Some Christians, who by Their lewd lives made the Gospel of christ to be a Reproach:
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Where (said they) is that Good Law which they do Beleeve? Where are those Rules of Godliness which they do learn? They read the Holy Gospel, and yet are Unclean;
Where (said they) is that Good Law which they do Believe? Where Are those Rules of Godliness which they do Learn? They read the Holy Gospel, and yet Are Unclean;
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They Hear the Apostles Writings, and yet are Drunk; They Follow Christ, and yet disobey Christ;
They Hear the Apostles Writings, and yet Are Drunk; They Follow christ, and yet disobey christ;
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They profess a Pure Law, and yet do lead Impure Lives. O Sirs!
They profess a Pure Law, and yet do led Impure Lives. O Sirs!
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A wicked Life in a Christian is so far from living unto Christ, that it is a Blaspheming of Christ,
A wicked Life in a Christian is so Far from living unto christ, that it is a Blaspheming of christ,
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and a Crucifying of Christ, and putting of him to open shame. 4. Dull and unsensible men;
and a Crucifying of christ, and putting of him to open shame. 4. Dull and unsensible men;
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of such did one long since complain, That they did (Patientiùs ferre Christi Jacturam, quam Suam) more calmly pass by the Injuries done to Christ,
of such did one long since complain, That they did (Patientiùs Far Christ Jacturam, quam Suam) more calmly pass by the Injuries done to christ,
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then those which were done unto themselves.
then those which were done unto themselves.
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Many men do carry themselves towards the Blasphemous Dishonors of Christ, as the Priests did to the heavy Complaints of Judas, What is that to us? See thou to that!
Many men do carry themselves towards the Blasphemous Dishonours of christ, as the Priests did to the heavy Complaints of Judas, What is that to us? See thou to that!
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Although they do Know how much the Person of Christ, and the Truths of Christ, and the Ordinances of Christ, are opposed and contemned;
Although they do Know how much the Person of christ, and the Truths of christ, and the Ordinances of christ, Are opposed and contemned;
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yet they lay None of these things to Heart: They pass by the Wounded man;
yet they lay None of these things to Heart: They pass by the Wounded man;
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they speak not for Christ, stand not for Christ, act not their Parts and Power for Christ.
they speak not for christ, stand not for christ, act not their Parts and Power for christ.
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Is this your Love to Christ? Is this your Care for Christ? Is this to live to Christ? Can you ever answer Christ for this? But I pass on;
Is this your Love to christ? Is this your Care for christ? Is this to live to christ? Can you ever answer christ for this? But I pass on;
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Is the Life of a Real Christian resolved unto Christ? Then let us every one strive so to live,
Is the Life of a Real Christian resolved unto christ? Then let us every one strive so to live,
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so to employ and improve Life, that Christ may be magnified by us.
so to employ and improve Life, that christ may be magnified by us.
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You Read, That the Four and Twenty Elders Fell down before Him that sate on the Throne,
You Read, That the Four and Twenty Elders Fell down before Him that sat on the Throne,
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and worshipped Him that liveth for ever and ever;
and worshipped Him that lives for ever and ever;
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And did cast Their Crowns before the Thr•ne, saying, Thou Art Worthy, O Lord, to Receive Glory,
And did cast Their Crowns before the Thr•ne, saying, Thou Art Worthy, Oh Lord, to Receive Glory,
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and Honor, and Power, for Thou hast Created All things, and for Thy Pleasure they Are, and were Created, Revel. and Honour, and Power, for Thou hast Created All things, and for Thy Pleasure they are, and were Created, Revel.
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4. 10, 11. So let Every one of us Prostrate All our Excellencies, and All our Abilities, All our Places,
4. 10, 11. So let Every one of us Prostrate All our Excellencies, and All our Abilities, All our Places,
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and Powers, and Endevors, to the Honor and Glory of Jesus Christ.
and Powers, and Endeavours, to the Honour and Glory of jesus christ.
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If we had a more clear and experimental Knowledg of the Surpassing Love of Christ, we would do so!
If we had a more clear and experimental Knowledge of the Surpassing Love of christ, we would do so!
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That would Endear our Hearts to Christ, That would Inflame our Hearts for Christ; It would make us to spend and to be spent for Christ!
That would Endear our Hearts to christ, That would Inflame our Hearts for christ; It would make us to spend and to be spent for christ!
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O that you, who are Parliament-men, would live more for Christ!
O that you, who Are Parliament men, would live more for christ!
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Who amongst us have such Power, and such Opportunities to do for Christ, as you have? God speaks Honorably of Phineas, He was Zealous for my sake, Numb.
Who among us have such Power, and such Opportunities to do for christ, as you have? God speaks Honorably of Phinehas, He was Zealous for my sake, Numb.
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25. 11. And Christ commends Ephesus, For my Names sake thou hast Labored, and hast not •ainted, Revel.
25. 11. And christ commends Ephesus, For my Names sake thou hast Laboured, and hast not •ainted, Revel.
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2. 3. Put out your Selves against Blasphemies and Profaneness, and put out your Selves for All the Ordinances, Truths, and Ways of Christ, &c. O that you, who are Magistrates of this City, would live more to Christ! Do more for Christ!
2. 3. Put out your Selves against Blasphemies and Profaneness, and put out your Selves for All the Ordinances, Truths, and Ways of christ, etc. Oh that you, who Are Magistrates of this city, would live more to christ! Do more for christ!
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Be more vigorous in Punishing and Restraining the open Profanations of the Lords Day, Notorious Drunkennesses and Abominations!
Be more vigorous in Punishing and Restraining the open Profanations of the lords Day, Notorious Drunkennesses and Abominations!
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Encourage and support All the Interests of Christ! O that you, who are the Embassadors of Christ, would live more to Christ!
Encourage and support All the Interests of christ! Oh that you, who Are the ambassadors of christ, would live more to christ!
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Do you desire to Know Nothing but Jesus Christ, and Him Crucified? Reveal the Glorious Excellencies of Christ, make Know the unspeakable Love of Christ, direct men, strive with men, perswade men to Know Christ, to come into Christ, to serve Christ.
Do you desire to Know Nothing but jesus christ, and Him crucified? Reveal the Glorious Excellencies of christ, make Know the unspeakable Love of christ, Direct men, strive with men, persuade men to Know christ, to come into christ, to serve christ.
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What have you more to do, then to be doing for Christ? O that All of us would live more to Christ!
What have you more to do, then to be doing for christ? Oh that All of us would live more to christ!
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That All our Oyl might be emptied into the Golden Candlestick! That Parents and Children, Masters and Servants, All might be doing more for Christ!
That All our Oil might be emptied into the Golden Candlestick! That Parents and Children, Masters and Servants, All might be doing more for christ!
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Every Morning let us consider, What may I do this day for Christ? Every Evening let us Review, What have I done this day for Christ? And as he thought that day lost, wherein he had done No Good thing;
Every Morning let us Consider, What may I do this day for christ? Every Evening let us Review, What have I done this day for christ? And as he Thought that day lost, wherein he had done No Good thing;
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So let us repute that part of Life as dead and lost, wherein we have done Nothing to the Honor and Advantage of Christ. O Christian! Thou livest not; until thou livest to Christ. O Christian!
So let us repute that part of Life as dead and lost, wherein we have done Nothing to the Honour and Advantage of christ. O Christian! Thou Livest not; until thou Livest to christ. O Christian!
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Thou canst not dye, but thou must dye for ever, if thou hast not lived unto Christ.
Thou Canst not die, but thou must die for ever, if thou hast not lived unto christ.
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It was a Good Speech of one, (Vis in pace mori? sis Servus Dei;) Wouldst thou dye in Peace? then be the Servant of God.
It was a Good Speech of one, (Vis in pace Mori? sis Servus Dei;) Wouldst thou die in Peace? then be the Servant of God.
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So say I, Wouldst thou dye, and Go to Christ? then live so, as to be a Servant of Christ.
So say I, Wouldst thou die, and Go to christ? then live so, as to be a Servant of christ.
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Every Man, when he dyes, Goes unto his Master whom he hath served, and to whom he hath lived.
Every Man, when he dies, Goes unto his Master whom he hath served, and to whom he hath lived.
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A Wi•ked Man, when he dyes, he goes to his Master whom he hath served; He goes to the Devil, and to the Place of Torment.
A Wi•ked Man, when he dies, he Goes to his Master whom he hath served; He Goes to the devil, and to the Place of Torment.
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A Godly Man, when he dyes, he goes to His Master, He goes to His Christ,
A Godly Man, when he dies, he Goes to His Master, He Goes to His christ,
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and enters into the Joy of his Master. If you would dye with Pauls Confidence, you must first live with Pauls Conscience.
and enters into the Joy of his Master. If you would die with Paul's Confidence, you must First live with Paul's Conscience.
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I have fought A Good Fight, I have finished my Course, I have Kept the Faith: Here is Pauls Conscience.I have fought A Good Fight, I have finished my Course, I have Kept the Faith: Here is Paul's Conscience.
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Henceforth there is layd up for me A Crown of Righteousness, &c. Here is Pauls Confidence: 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. O Blessed Christ!Henceforth there is laid up for me A Crown of Righteousness, etc. Here is Paul's Confidence: 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. Oh Blessed christ!
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Be Thou my Master, make me thy Servant!
Be Thou my Master, make me thy Servant!
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Let me grieve that I have done so little for thee, let me pray that I may do more for thee.
Let me grieve that I have done so little for thee, let me pray that I may do more for thee.
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When Death comes, my work is at an end;
When Death comes, my work is At an end;
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I can then Never Speak more, Nor do more for Thee, who hast done so much for me.
I can then Never Speak more, Nor doe more for Thee, who hast done so much for me.
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O that I could live many days in one day, and many lives in one life!
O that I could live many days in one day, and many lives in one life!
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The time is short, the Reward is infinite; let my remaining life be No longer mine, but thine;
The time is short, the Reward is infinite; let my remaining life be No longer mine, but thine;
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At least let this be found in me, That I would serve none but thy Self;
At least let this be found in me, That I would serve none but thy Self;
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and that though others may exceed me in Acting for thy Glory, yet None may exceed me in Sincerity of Endevor to be Altogether Thine.
and that though Others may exceed me in Acting for thy Glory, yet None may exceed me in Sincerity of Endeavour to be Altogether Thine.
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And thus have I said Something of the Best Life, and of the Best Death; To live is Christ, To dye is Gain.
And thus have I said Something of the Best Life, and of the Best Death; To live is christ, To die is Gain.
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I will borrow a little more of your Patience to Speak a few words to the Present Occasion, concerning our Brother departed, who whiles he lived could say, To me to live, is Christ;
I will borrow a little more of your Patience to Speak a few words to the Present Occasion, Concerning our Brother departed, who while he lived could say, To me to live, is christ;
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and being Now dead, hath found the other truth of the Text, To me to dye, is Gain.
and being Now dead, hath found the other truth of the Text, To me to die, is Gain.
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His manner of Life from his youth, most, or many of you here present, do Know;
His manner of Life from his youth, most, or many of you Here present, do Know;
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And therefore I shall say the less of him, of whom you Knew so well, and so much.
And Therefore I shall say the less of him, of whom you Knew so well, and so much.
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There were three things, three choyce Jewels, which were very Remarkable in him, besides All the rest:
There were three things, three choice Jewels, which were very Remarkable in him, beside All the rest:
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The First was Humility, the Beauty of Graces. The Second was Integrity, the Soul of Graces.
The First was Humility, the Beauty of Graces. The Second was Integrity, the Soul of Graces.
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The Third was Faith, the Crown of Graces.
The Third was Faith, the Crown of Graces.
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1. He was an Humble Christian under All those Eminent Places of Service unto which He was called.
1. He was an Humble Christian under All those Eminent Places of Service unto which He was called.
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For one who lived so short a space of Time (He lived not above Thirty Six years in all) He was Advanced to as many,
For one who lived so short a Molle of Time (He lived not above Thirty Six Years in all) He was Advanced to as many,
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and (as the Times Now are) to as Great Places of Employment, as Any of His Rank (I think) in the Land;
and (as the Times Now Are) to as Great Places of Employment, as Any of His Rank (I think) in the Land;
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To be a Parliamentman, To be of the Councel of State, To be a Justice in the Country, To be an Alderman, and Sheriff of This Great City, &c. Under All which weight of Advancements He deported himself with a discreet and lowly spirit, Not lifted up, Not at all losing himself,
To be a Parliamentman, To be of the Council of State, To be a justice in the Country, To be an Alderman, and Sheriff of This Great city, etc. Under All which weight of Advancements He deported himself with a discreet and lowly Spirit, Not lifted up, Not At all losing himself,
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Nor Altered by Any of these Alterations. These things were under Him, Not above Him; and truly he looked on them as Burthens, and Cares, and Greater Duties;
Nor Altered by Any of these Alterations. These things were under Him, Not above Him; and truly he looked on them as Burdens, and Cares, and Greater Duties;
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Not as Dignities and Poor Glories. It is Not an easie matter to bear a low condition with a contented minde;
Not as Dignities and Poor Glories. It is Not an easy matter to bear a low condition with a contented mind;
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No• yet an High condition with a lowly Heart.
No• yet an High condition with a lowly Heart.
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It shews a strength of Grace to be Patient in Troubles, and to be Humble in Dignities.
It shows a strength of Grace to be Patient in Troubles, and to be Humble in Dignities.
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2. He was a Sincere Christian: Active and Sincere. His Integrity was Answerable unto his Humility.
2. He was a Sincere Christian: Active and Sincere. His Integrity was Answerable unto his Humility.
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In all His Places wasting his Life for the Publique Good: Doing much Good, but Scraping up Nothing to his Private Good.
In all His Places wasting his Life for the Public Good: Doing much Good, but Scraping up Nothing to his Private Good.
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The Publique did not serve Him, but He did serve the Publique:
The Public did not serve Him, but He did serve the Public:
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He was the Servant, Not the Executor, of the Land. He might truly say, as once Samuel did, Behold here I am, witness Against me, Whose Ox have I Taken? or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received Any Bribe, to blinde mine eyes therewith? 1 Sam. 12. 3. 3. He was a Beleeving Christian:
He was the Servant, Not the Executor, of the Land. He might truly say, as once Samuel did, Behold Here I am, witness Against me, Whose Ox have I Taken? or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received Any Bribe, to blind mine eyes therewith? 1 Sam. 12. 3. 3. He was a Believing Christian:
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prizing and exalting Christ Above All, and Rejoycing in Christ as in His onely Best of All;
prizing and exalting christ Above All, and Rejoicing in christ as in His only Best of All;
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Nay, often exposing his very life, Jeoparding it in th• •igh places of the Field, Not counting it too dear for Christ and His Cause.
Nay, often exposing his very life, Jeoparding it in th• •igh places of the Field, Not counting it too dear for christ and His Cause.
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But, as one spake well, Seldom is Excellency in Any Kinde long-liv'd.
But, as one spoke well, Seldom is Excellency in Any Kind long-lived.
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When we see Men Abundantly layd out for Christ, and Acting for Him, It is an Ordinary Symptome, That they have Not much time left to do for Christ.
When we see Men Abundantly laid out for christ, and Acting for Him, It is an Ordinary symptom, That they have Not much time left to do for christ.
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When a Person is High in Grace, He is Nigh to Glory; the Nearer the Center, the Swifter Motion. And thus it befel him:
When a Person is High in Grace, He is High to Glory; the Nearer the Centre, the Swifter Motion. And thus it befell him:
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His days were Fulfilled even in the midst of his days.
His days were Fulfilled even in the midst of his days.
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Weakness and Sickness suddenly seize on him, and at length translate him to be with His Christ, which is best of All. And all these Death-summons and Death-strokes he did Bear with that Heavenly Patience,
Weakness and Sickness suddenly seize on him, and At length translate him to be with His christ, which is best of All. And all these Death-summons and Death-strokes he did Bear with that Heavenly Patience,
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and sweet composedness of Spirit, that as the Jews •eign of Moses 's Soul, That it was Suck'd out of his mouth with Kisses;
and sweet composedness of Spirit, that as the jews •eign of Moses is Soul, That it was Sucked out of his Mouth with Kisses;
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So His Soul did Kindly take leave of His Body, that, without a Metaphor or Hyperbole, His Death was but a Sleep and Rest.
So His Soul did Kindly take leave of His Body, that, without a Metaphor or Hyperbole, His Death was but a Sleep and Rest.
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And Here, by the way, suffer me (as a Friend) to speak for him, who cannot Now speak for himself, In Taking off that Falshood, Bold and Notorious Falshood, Raised on him by That Generation of Lyars,
And Here, by the Way, suffer me (as a Friend) to speak for him, who cannot Now speak for himself, In Taking off that Falsehood, Bold and Notorious Falsehood, Raised on him by That Generation of Liars,
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even whiles he was yet living, and able to confute it, himself;
even while he was yet living, and able to confute it, himself;
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As Luther did the lying Scandals of the Papists, concerning his strange hideous Death and Burial.
As Luther did the lying Scandals of the Papists, Concerning his strange hideous Death and Burial.
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Some had Raised on him, at the beginning of his weakness, That he was Fallen mad,
some had Raised on him, At the beginning of his weakness, That he was Fallen mad,
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and they Assign the Particular Occasion of it; Then both which Nothing could be more Falsly said.
and they Assign the Particular Occasion of it; Then both which Nothing could be more Falsely said.
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The very Truth is, That he was of a composed Minde to the very last Gasp,
The very Truth is, That he was of a composed Mind to the very last Gasp,
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and so composedly Himself, that within a Few hours before his Death, he perfected his own Will with his own Hand.
and so composedly Himself, that within a Few hours before his Death, he perfected his own Will with his own Hand.
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But This is an old malicious Trick of the Devil, to oppose Good Men, living, and to reproach Good Men dying, and dead.
But This is an old malicious Trick of the devil, to oppose Good Men, living, and to reproach Good Men dying, and dead.
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Jesus Christ could Not Escape it in his Life, Nor yet when layd in his Grave.
jesus christ could Not Escape it in his Life, Nor yet when laid in his Grave.
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No more could the Apostles of Christ, Nor the Primitive Christians, Nor those Eminent Servants of Christ against Popery, Hus, Wicliff, Luther, Calvin, Oecolampadius, Beza, Junius, &c. Nor yet many Glorious Instruments in our own days.
No more could the Apostles of christ, Nor the Primitive Christians, Nor those Eminent Servants of christ against Popery, Hus, Wycliff, Luther, calvin, Oecolampadius, Beza, Junius, etc. Nor yet many Glorious Instruments in our own days.
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The Servant is Not Above his Master:
The Servant is Not Above his Master:
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If Christ himself were Accounted Mad, it must Not seem harsh, Nor strange, that Any of his Servants be Reputed so.
If christ himself were Accounted Mad, it must Not seem harsh, Nor strange, that Any of his Servants be Reputed so.
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And besides this, it is also a Comfort to Good Men when None speak evil of them, but evil men;
And beside this, it is also a Comfort to Good Men when None speak evil of them, but evil men;
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Nor can these speak evil of them without a lye, as Jerom hath it.
Nor can these speak evil of them without a lie, as Jerome hath it.
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And truly it is a Sure Sign, that there is something of Great Worth in that Man, whose Name wicked men do strive so much to asperse and wound.
And truly it is a Sure Signen, that there is something of Great Worth in that Man, whose Name wicked men do strive so much to asperse and wound.
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The Dogs bark most, when the Traveller Gallops.
The Dogs bark most, when the Traveller Gallops.
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But let these poor spirited men have leave to please themselves, who have no other weapon,
But let these poor spirited men have leave to please themselves, who have no other weapon,
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but a lye and a Reproach, left to Revenge themselves. This is the Truth, Our departed Brother lived in Faith, and dyed in Peace.
but a lie and a Reproach, left to Revenge themselves. This is the Truth, Our departed Brother lived in Faith, and died in Peace.
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If in Any thing he might truly be said Not to be Himself, it was onely in this, That He was Not his Own, but Christs.
If in Any thing he might truly be said Not to be Himself, it was only in this, That He was Not his Own, but Christ.
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And so I have done with him, and with you, save that I have a Word to them who stood in Near Relation unto him.
And so I have done with him, and with you, save that I have a Word to them who stood in Near Relation unto him.
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I confess your loss is Great, but let this comfort you, that so His Gain is also exceeding Great.
I confess your loss is Great, but let this Comfort you, that so His Gain is also exceeding Great.
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You have more cause to Rejoyce that you had such a Husband, and such a Son,
You have more cause to Rejoice that you had such a Husband, and such a Son,
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then you have to Grieve that God hath Taken him from you. He is but Gone before, you must shortly Follow.
then you have to Grieve that God hath Taken him from you. He is but Gone before, you must shortly Follow.
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In the mean time make up All your Comforts in God.
In the mean time make up All your Comforts in God.
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Though these Outward Comforts dye, yet the God of All Comforts lives for ever ▪ The Sun still shines, though the Glass-windows be broken.
Though these Outward Comforts die, yet the God of All Comforts lives for ever ▪ The Sun still shines, though the Glass windows be broken.
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And let us All here at this time Go away the Better.
And let us All Here At this time Go away the Better.
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We must Every one, ere long, dye, and come to Judgment, and Give an Account of our Life.
We must Every one, ere long, die, and come to Judgement, and Give an Account of our Life.
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Live so, that you may live for ever; and dye so, that you may dye but once.
Live so, that you may live for ever; and die so, that you may die but once.
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You Are Servants, and I trust Christs Servants:
You are Servants, and I trust Christ Servants:
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Be doing the Work of Christ, and be Faithful in That Work of Christ. Blessed is that Servant, whom His Master,
Be doing the Work of christ, and be Faithful in That Work of christ. Blessed is that Servant, whom His Master,
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when He cometh, shall Finde So Doing, and So Liveing! FINIS.
when He comes, shall Find So Doing, and So Living! FINIS.
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