Six several sermons preached on Isaiah, 38. I. Wherein that great duty of setting our body and soul in order, for we shall die, is at large opened and explained Wherein also many divine truths are made known relating to the same matter; and now published, because of the exceeding importance and concernment of this subject unto all people whatsoever.
A Serious and thorough Consideration concerning Death and Immortality, was the principal Inducement which did first bring me acquainted with the Ways of God;
A Serious and thorough Consideration Concerning Death and Immortality, was the principal Inducement which did First bring me acquainted with the Ways of God;
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And now as I approach Day after Day, nearer in Time towards it, so I ought to have it yet much more in Remembrance, with continued Thought and Searching of Heart,
And now as I approach Day After Day, nearer in Time towards it, so I ought to have it yet much more in Remembrance, with continued Thought and Searching of Heart,
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how I may grapple with that last Enemy; how either to pluck out or blunt the Edge of the Sting of Death, that the Grave may not have the Victory over, me, that is,
how I may grapple with that last Enemy; how either to pluck out or blunt the Edge of the Sting of Death, that the Grave may not have the Victory over, me, that is,
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nor yet make one Prayer unto God, wherein I did not mention somewhat or other of this Wisdom, as the Holy Ghost calleth it, that we may understand this, that we would consider our latter end, Deut. 32. 29.
nor yet make one Prayer unto God, wherein I did not mention somewhat or other of this Wisdom, as the Holy Ghost calls it, that we may understand this, that we would Consider our latter end, Deuteronomy 32. 29.
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Let your Loins be girded about, and your Lamps burning, and ye your selves like unto men that wait for their Lord, (observe that) when he will return from the Wedding, that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately;
Let your Loins be girded about, and your Lamps burning, and you your selves like unto men that wait for their Lord, (observe that) when he will return from the Wedding, that when he comes and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately;
and especially for his Ha•binger Death, which he sends before for to bring our Souls unto himself, the God unto whom shall all flesh come, Psal. 65. 2. or rather what inhabits in Flesh, shall come.
and especially for his Ha•binger Death, which he sends before for to bring our Souls unto himself, the God unto whom shall all Flesh come, Psalm 65. 2. or rather what inhabits in Flesh, shall come.
Saith the Apostle, Whatsoever things were written asoretime were written for our Learning, that we through Patience and Comfort of the Scripture might have hope, Rom. 15. 4. And so this great place of Isa. 38. 1. which was written three or four Thousand Years ago, is written for our Learning, who live almost Seventeen Hun•dred Years after Christ.
Says the Apostle, Whatsoever things were written asoretime were written for our Learning, that we through Patience and Comfort of the Scripture might have hope, Rom. 15. 4. And so this great place of Isaiah 38. 1. which was written three or four Thousand years ago, is written for our Learning, who live almost Seventeen Hun•dred years After christ.
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For though indeed it was thus originally said upon the account of an extraordinary Ulcer or Disease which was then upon Hezekiah; and by that phrase in the Gospel, This sickness is not unto Death, John 11. 4. we must distinguish between health and sickness,
For though indeed it was thus originally said upon the account of an extraordinary Ulcer or Disease which was then upon Hezekiah; and by that phrase in the Gospel, This sickness is not unto Death, John 11. 4. we must distinguish between health and sickness,
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how then can it be here truly said, when many are in Health, Youth, Vigour, Lusty and Strong, that they are all sick unto Death? Nevertheless I will prove and make out what I afore-affirmed.
how then can it be Here truly said, when many Are in Health, Youth, Vigour, Lusty and Strong, that they Are all sick unto Death? Nevertheless I will prove and make out what I afore-affirmed.
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nor shoot forth in green Leaves, even so by the very same similitude, by supposing it contrariwise, it may be conceived, that in the midst of Youth, Health, Life and Vigour (which are the Spring and Summer of our Age) we are all the while sick unto Death;
nor shoot forth in green Leaves, even so by the very same similitude, by supposing it contrariwise, it may be conceived, that in the midst of Youth, Health, Life and Vigour (which Are the Spring and Summer of our Age) we Are all the while sick unto Death;
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or as it is appositely and properly expressed in the Office of Burial, In the midst of Life we are in Death, because that we do all along carry about us in our Body the Seeds of this sickness unto Death, or the Seeds of Mortality:
or as it is appositely and properly expressed in the Office of Burial, In the midst of Life we Are in Death, Because that we do all along carry about us in our Body the Seeds of this sickness unto Death, or the Seeds of Mortality:
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Even so each Day and Night, every Rising and Setting of the Sun are two strokes of this Hatchet, which (as Time is always in flux and succession) continues to be still cutting down the Tree of our Life.
Even so each Day and Night, every Rising and Setting of the Sun Are two Strokes of this Hatchet, which (as Time is always in flux and succession) continues to be still cutting down the Tree of our Life.
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As it is written, But every man in his own order, 1 Cor. 15. 23. so I have often thought, that as God is the Lord of Life, he taketh away one and leaveth another in his own Order, which his own Order is not to us discernable;
As it is written, But every man in his own order, 1 Cor. 15. 23. so I have often Thought, that as God is the Lord of Life, he Takes away one and Leaveth Another in his own Order, which his own Order is not to us discernible;
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because that no respect or difference is had to Age, (for the oldest doth not most commonly go first) the Good or Evil, the Godliness or Ungodliness of the Person, that one lives longer than another.
Because that no respect or difference is had to Age, (for the oldest does not most commonly go First) the Good or Evil, the Godliness or Ungodliness of the Person, that one lives longer than Another.
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or outward Accident, (which herein may be compared unto his Hatchet or Instrument) to go and cut down such a Man or Woman, Stripling, Boy, Girl, Infant of Days, according as his Almighty Wisdom sees and knows best, either cut him down quite, or shake him;
or outward Accident, (which herein may be compared unto his Hatchet or Instrument) to go and Cut down such a Man or Woman, Stripling, Boy, Girl, Infant of Days, according as his Almighty Wisdom sees and knows best, either Cut him down quite, or shake him;
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The Lord God of Heaven, (who knows all things) knows which of the Trees growing in this or that part of his Wood, (as are the several Cities, Towns and Villages throughout the Earth) are marked out for the very next to be cut down.
The Lord God of Heaven, (who knows all things) knows which of the Trees growing in this or that part of his Wood, (as Are the several Cities, Towns and Villages throughout the Earth) Are marked out for the very next to be Cut down.
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The Word of Instruction, which doth arise from this Consideration and Apprehension is this, As when Jesus Christ said to his Disciples, Verily one of you shall betray me.
The Word of Instruction, which does arise from this Consideration and Apprehension is this, As when jesus christ said to his Disciples, Verily one of you shall betray me.
And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say, Lord, Is it I? Mat. 26. 21, 22. so we may even now hear the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, God our Creator, speaking unto us from Heaven on this wise, Verily I say unto you, that all of ye shall die.
And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say, Lord, Is it I? Mathew 26. 21, 22. so we may even now hear the Father of our Lord jesus christ, God our Creator, speaking unto us from Heaven on this wise, Verily I say unto you, that all of you shall die.
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and to provide beforehand against the worst that shall or can possibly happen) for in both these instances we are never the nearer Death for thus doing,
and to provide beforehand against the worst that shall or can possibly happen) for in both these instances we Are never the nearer Death for thus doing,
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We should so live now we are sick unto Death, in the sence afore-explained, as if we were indeed sick unto Death in the common meaning and acceptation of the Word.
We should so live now we Are sick unto Death, in the sense afore-explained, as if we were indeed sick unto Death in the Common meaning and acceptation of the Word.
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as we would live if the Plague were upon us, and the Blue Spots and Tokens did appear on our Skin, which do always and certainly presage a very near approaching Death:
as we would live if the Plague were upon us, and the Blue Spots and Tokens did appear on our Skin, which do always and Certainly presage a very near approaching Death:
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The Reason whereof is this, Because that every Day must come into account, and we must be judged for the Thoughts, Words a•d Actions of every Day after Years of Discretion,
The Reason whereof is this, Because that every Day must come into account, and we must be judged for the Thoughts, Words a•d Actions of every Day After years of Discretion,
unless to settle Temporal Affairs from the Example of Hezekiah in the Text (which as it will by and by appear in the further prosecution of our Discourse the•eon, hath a further Meaning and Intention herein) there is little said concerning Preparation for Death.
unless to settle Temporal Affairs from the Exampl of Hezekiah in the Text (which as it will by and by appear in the further prosecution of our Discourse the•eon, hath a further Meaning and Intention herein) there is little said Concerning Preparation for Death.
The Holy Ghost thereby signifying, that the only Preparation for Death is by an Obedient and Holy Life, by ordering our Conversation aright, Psal. 50. 23. and as it becometh the Gospel of Christ, Phil. 1. 27. according to the tenour and requiring of all the words contained in the Bible.
The Holy Ghost thereby signifying, that the only Preparation for Death is by an Obedient and Holy Life, by ordering our Conversation aright, Psalm 50. 23. and as it Becometh the Gospel of christ, Philip 1. 27. according to the tenor and requiring of all the words contained in the bible.
for the time is at hand, Rev. 1. 3. But if thou wilt enter into life, (that is the Future and Eternal Life) keep the Commandments, Mat. 19. 17. which Commandments, Statutes and Judgments we should observe to do in the Land which the Lord God of our Fathers giveth us to possess it, all the days that we live, upon the earth, Deut. 12. 1. Besides this, the Scriptures make mention of no other Preparation for Death.
for the time is At hand, Rev. 1. 3. But if thou wilt enter into life, (that is the Future and Eternal Life) keep the commandments, Mathew 19. 17. which commandments, Statutes and Judgments we should observe to do in the Land which the Lord God of our Father's gives us to possess it, all the days that we live, upon the earth, Deuteronomy 12. 1. Beside this, the Scriptures make mention of no other Preparation for Death.
I have read that it is a Proverbial Saying among the Jews, (and there is a great deal of Truth contained in those old Proverbs) The Sacraments and Death require one and the same preparation, that is, in the Language and Direction of the Gospel, to trim our Lamps, Mat. 25. 7. that is, to put them in a readiness and posture of little more Brightness and Burning;
I have read that it is a Proverbial Saying among the jews, (and there is a great deal of Truth contained in those old Proverbs) The Sacraments and Death require one and the same preparation, that is, in the Language and Direction of the Gospel, to trim our Lamps, Mathew 25. 7. that is, to put them in a readiness and posture of little more Brightness and Burning;
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for there was Oyl in them before (for want whereof the Foolish Virgins were condemned and excluded from entring in with the Bridegroom) even so we should not have Grace and Holiness for to get then, but have them gotten before;
for there was Oil in them before (for want whereof the Foolish Virgins were condemned and excluded from entering in with the Bridegroom) even so we should not have Grace and Holiness for to get then, but have them got before;
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and made brighter than ordinary, for to have the acceptation and well pleasing of God, The fine Linnen, the Righteousness of Saints, Rev. 19. must be sure to be gotten and had long before;
and made Brighter than ordinary, for to have the acceptation and well pleasing of God, The fine Linen, the Righteousness of Saints, Rev. 19. must be sure to be got and had long before;
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but because this Garment and Robe will be apt to gather some dust and filth, whilst we are amidst the Corruption and Pollution in the World through Lust;
but Because this Garment and Robe will be apt to gather Some dust and filth, while we Are amid the Corruption and Pollution in the World through Lust;
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therefore it will be here meet and congruous to get them brushed up, scoured and rubbed, just as we appear before the Lord God who hath cloathed us with them.
Therefore it will be Here meet and congruous to get them brushed up, scoured and rubbed, just as we appear before the Lord God who hath clothed us with them.
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And as a Souldier should always have his Arms by him, but perhaps they may contract Rust or Foulness, theref•re they are to be scoured up just as he goes forth to Exercise and Use them;
And as a Soldier should always have his Arms by him, but perhaps they may contract Rust or Foulness, theref•re they Are to be scoured up just as he Goes forth to Exercise and Use them;
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A Christian should always have by him, and on him, the Breast pla•e of Righteousness, and the Shield of Fa••h, and the Helmet of Salva•ion, and the Sword of th• Spirit, Eph. 6. 14, 16, 17. But then more especially is he to look to it, that all this Armour be good and serviceable,
A Christian should always have by him, and on him, the Breast pla•e of Righteousness, and the Shield of Fa••h, and the Helmet of Salva•ion, and the Sword of th• Spirit, Ephesians 6. 14, 16, 17. But then more especially is he to look to it, that all this Armour be good and serviceable,
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For the general Mistake among People is, (which hath destroyed Thousands, and Ten Thousands) just like that of the Foolish Virgins in Mat. 27. which take their Lamps, but no Oil with them;
For the general Mistake among People is, (which hath destroyed Thousands, and Ten Thousands) just like that of the Foolish Virgins in Mathew 27. which take their Lamps, but no Oil with them;
And so is the common Errour of many People, every one would •ain be saved, bu• then they would work out their own Salvation when they have not Time for it,
And so is the Common Error of many People, every one would •ain be saved, bu• then they would work out their own Salvation when they have not Time for it,
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In truth, Satan who works with all deceivableness in them that perish, doth suggest those false Thoughts and Imaginations in those mistaken and miserable Souls.
In truth, Satan who works with all deceivableness in them that perish, does suggest those false Thoughts and Imaginations in those mistaken and miserable Souls.
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And so they might have taken, and done throughout all their foregoing Life according to the exhortation in the close of our Text, Set thine House in order,
And so they might have taken, and done throughout all their foregoing Life according to the exhortation in the close of our Text, Set thine House in order,
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To use a not much unlike Reafoning as is in Rom. 10. 6, 7, 8. Deut. 30. 11, 12, 13. The plain Doctrine and Instruction which is delivered here, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it afar off, that there is need only of some extraordinary Prophet, who can foretel future, Unseen, Unthought of, Unexpected Events.
To use a not much unlike Reafoning as is in Rom. 10. 6, 7, 8. Deuteronomy 30. 11, 12, 13. The plain Doctrine and Instruction which is Delivered Here, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it afar off, that there is need only of Some extraordinary Prophet, who can foretell future, Unseen, Unthought of, Unexpected Events.
yea common reason teacheth the same, even to set them in order, and prevent as much beforehand that disorder which otherwise would follow and ensue thereupon.
yea Common reason Teaches the same, even to Set them in order, and prevent as much beforehand that disorder which otherwise would follow and ensue thereupon.
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for we shall dye, or yet more properly, we shall leave these Habitations of Clay. Therefore I say, that God hath ordered the same, for further security;
for we shall die, or yet more properly, we shall leave these Habitations of Clay. Therefore I say, that God hath ordered the same, for further security;
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From hence we may also consider, How God who at sundry Times, and in divers Manners, spake in time past unto the Fathers by the Prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son. For in those days, it was not so much Isaiah, but God himself, who spake this by Isaiah unto Hezekiah. To which agree those words of our Saviour unto his Apostles and Disciples, For'tis not yē that speak,
From hence we may also Consider, How God who At sundry Times, and in diverse Manners, spoke in time passed unto the Father's by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son. For in those days, it was not so much Isaiah, but God himself, who spoke this by Isaiah unto Hezekiah. To which agree those words of our Saviour unto his Apostles and Disciples, Fortis not then that speak,
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Although Christ was than in Heaven, and they were here on Earth, in their several Generations, long before God did send his Son in the fulness of Time, for to become Flesh.
Although christ was than in Heaven, and they were Here on Earth, in their several Generations, long before God did send his Son in the fullness of Time, for to become Flesh.
for hereby God doth speak unto us from Heaven, the Habitation of his Holiness, which is more than a Thousand or a Million of Miles distance from us, all one as if we heard outwardly his Voice (which in that sence, no Man hath seen God at any time,
for hereby God does speak unto us from Heaven, the Habitation of his Holiness, which is more than a Thousand or a Million of Miles distance from us, all one as if we herd outwardly his Voice (which in that sense, no Man hath seen God At any time,
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For as Moses of old time hath in every City, them that Preach him, being Read in the Synagogues every Sabbath Day: Even so now, Christ hath those who continually Preach him as Moses had • by how much he is not only greater than Moses, but even greater than the very Angels of God.
For as Moses of old time hath in every city, them that Preach him, being Read in the Synagogues every Sabbath Day: Even so now, christ hath those who continually Preach him as Moses had • by how much he is not only greater than Moses, but even greater than the very Angels of God.
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What do ye think will become of those who despise God? As they who despise his Word, either preached or spoken, written or printed, do despise God himself.
What do you think will become of those who despise God? As they who despise his Word, either preached or spoken, written or printed, do despise God himself.
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That such little, despicable, and vile Beings) who even in the midst of Life, are but Men and Women in Carkasses; Notwithstanding some have Jolly and Red looks, A•e inclosed in their own Fat, according to the Psalmi••'s, Phrase,
That such little, despicable, and vile Beings) who even in the midst of Life, Are but Men and Women in Carcases; Notwithstanding Some have Jolly and Read looks, A•e enclosed in their own Fat, according to the Psalmi••'s, Phrase,
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Even so every Divine Word and Truth, whether it be Preached Spoken, Written or Printed, doth Bear the Image and Superscription of the Invisible God, the great King of all the Earth.
Even so every Divine Word and Truth, whither it be Preached Spoken, Written or Printed, does Bear the Image and Superscription of the Invisible God, the great King of all the Earth.
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and ye say, wherein have we Despised thy Name? Mat. 1. 6. The Priests do there say, Wherein have we despised thy Name? And as they ask the Question in Mat. 25. 44. When saw we thee an Hungred,
and you say, wherein have we Despised thy Name? Mathew 1. 6. The Priests do there say, Wherein have we despised thy Name? And as they ask the Question in Mathew 25. 44. When saw we thee an Hungered,
But this may be most surely gathered, and understood in the mean while, as from the place afore-quoted, in Isa. 66. 24. The reason is therein infolded and assigned why the Carkasses of some Men shall be exposed to publick view,
But this may be most surely gathered, and understood in the mean while, as from the place aforequoted, in Isaiah 66. 24. The reason is therein enfolded and assigned why the Carcases of Some Men shall be exposed to public view,
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So the like may be understood from Dan. 12. 2. 1 Sam. 2. 30. And by Mark 8. 38. The reason why some there shall awake to shame and Everlasting contempt, is because they were ashamed of God,
So the like may be understood from Dan. 12. 2. 1 Sam. 2. 30. And by Mark 8. 38. The reason why Some there shall awake to shame and Everlasting contempt, is Because they were ashamed of God,
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and of Christ, and of his Word, in this Adulterous and Sinful Generation. So they did despise God, and despise his Word in this Rebellious and Sinful World,
and of christ, and of his Word, in this Adulterous and Sinful Generation. So they did despise God, and despise his Word in this Rebellious and Sinful World,
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Besides the sure Word of Prophecy, (for this is spoken of somewhat to come hereafter) Whereunto ye do well that ye take heed as unto a Light that shineth in a dark place;
Beside the sure Word of Prophecy, (for this is spoken of somewhat to come hereafter) Whereunto you do well that you take heed as unto a Light that shines in a dark place;
Both which Lights do agree one to the other, and do serve to one and the same end, viz. to lead, guid• and direct us to Heaven that Place, where is 〈 … 〉 of Life;
Both which Lights do agree one to the other, and do serve to one and the same end, viz. to led, guid• and Direct us to Heaven that Place, where is 〈 … 〉 of Life;
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in thy Light shall we see Light 〈 ◊ 〉 it is •••ewhere written, Th• Sword without, the Terrour within which do both conspire and tend to a Third 〈 … 〉 Destruction.
in thy Light shall we see Light 〈 ◊ 〉 it is •••ewhere written, Th• Sword without, the Terror within which do both conspire and tend to a Third 〈 … 〉 Destruction.
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So contrariwise it stands in 〈 … 〉 as pertaining to the Salvation of Man. Ther• 〈 ◊ 〉 the Word without, and also the Word within; like Ezekiel 's Roll in Chap. 2. written within and without: So there is also the Law of God written in the inward parts,
So contrariwise it Stands in 〈 … 〉 as pertaining to the Salvation of Man. Ther• 〈 ◊ 〉 the Word without, and also the Word within; like Ezekielem is Roll in Chap. 2. written within and without: So there is also the Law of God written in the inward parts,
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The right understanding and consideration of this would prevent, lest under pretence of having more Veneration for the Word within, they have the l•ss Esteem for the outward written Word.
The right understanding and consideration of this would prevent, lest under pretence of having more Veneration for the Word within, they have the l•ss Esteem for the outward written Word.
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And such, who are indeed his Saints and People do assemble for no other purpose but to sit, Deut. 33. 3. and hear all things that are commanded from God and made known from his Word for to hear and do them;
And such, who Are indeed his Saints and People do assemble for no other purpose but to fit, Deuteronomy 33. 3. and hear all things that Are commanded from God and made known from his Word for to hear and do them;
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and through this thing ye shall pr•lo• 〈 … 〉 days in the Land whither ye go over Jordan to possess 〈 ◊ 〉 Deut. 32. 46, 47. It is yo ur Life, hereby ye will be taught and instructed that tho' ye die, ye may live again;
and through this thing you shall pr•lo• 〈 … 〉 days in the Land whither you go over Jordan to possess 〈 ◊ 〉 Deuteronomy 32. 46, 47. It is the ur Life, hereby you will be taught and instructed that though you die, you may live again;
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Even so we Creatures must do somewhat for God our Creator and Father (sor so he is to all that shew themselves obedient Children) before he actually confers and bestows the Blessing which he hath already pronounced and made known, signified by that word, The Lord hath command•d, even Life for evermore.
Even so we Creatures must do somewhat for God our Creator and Father (sor so he is to all that show themselves obedient Children) before he actually confers and bestows the Blessing which he hath already pronounced and made known, signified by that word, The Lord hath command•d, even Life for evermore.
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Through this thing (viz. Universal Obedience and observing all the words of his Law) ye shall prolong yo•r days in the L•n•, whither ye go over Jordan to possess it.
Through this thing (viz. Universal obedience and observing all the words of his Law) you shall prolong yo•r days in the L•n•, whither you go over Jordan to possess it.
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I remember that I was very much pleased and transported within my self, because I find from out of the S•r•ptures of T•uth and mine own Spirit witnessing the same what I have Read in Cicero and Zenophon, Heathen Authors, where Cyrus, and Cato, and Scipio are brought in speaking to this purpose and effect.
I Remember that I was very much pleased and transported within my self, Because I find from out of the S•r•ptures of T•uth and mine own Spirit witnessing the same what I have Read in Cicero and Zenophon, Heathen Authors, where Cyrus, and Cato, and Scipio Are brought in speaking to this purpose and Effect.
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To this agrees the meaning of the Holy Ghost in several places of Scripture, particularly in the Gospel of John. Saith Jesus Christ, Ye will not come unto me that ye might have life, John 5. 40. For the Bread of God is he that cometh down from Heaven and giveth life unto the world.
To this agrees the meaning of the Holy Ghost in several places of Scripture, particularly in the Gospel of John. Says jesus christ, You will not come unto me that you might have life, John 5. 40. For the Bred of God is he that comes down from Heaven and gives life unto the world.
as the Scripture hath said, out of his Belly shall flow Rivers of living Water, John 7. 38. These two last Scriptures com• directly to our present purpose.
as the Scripture hath said, out of his Belly shall flow rivers of living Water, John 7. 38. These two last Scriptures com• directly to our present purpose.
and here it is said, That it shall flow out of his Belly, and by what the Scripture elsewhere saith, that such an one hath in him everlasting life, all this shews and confirms that the Saints and Servants of the Most High God, by having Grace and Holiness and the new Life ingraffed in them, they have also thereby even whilst their Souls inhabit in this weak, vile and dying Body here on Earth, the Seeds and Principles of Immortality and Eternal Life,
and Here it is said, That it shall flow out of his Belly, and by what the Scripture elsewhere Says, that such an one hath in him everlasting life, all this shows and confirms that the Saints and Servants of the Most High God, by having Grace and Holiness and the new Life Ingrafted in them, they have also thereby even while their Souls inhabit in this weak, vile and dying Body Here on Earth, the Seeds and Principles of Immortality and Eternal Life,
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And so it is found true in them what Seneca saith, who herein spake much more like a Christian than like an Heathen (for Flesh and Blood could not reveal these things unto him,
And so it is found true in them what Senecca Says, who herein spoke much more like a Christian than like an Heathen (for Flesh and Blood could not reveal these things unto him,
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For in truth the Souls of the Righteous are then Born and brought forth into another World, into an in••ni•ely better and more enduring s•ate. The Ʋngodly are not so.
For in truth the Souls of the Righteous Are then Born and brought forth into Another World, into an in••ni•ely better and more enduring s•ate. The Ʋngodly Are not so.
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even according as the foregoing Life hath been Good or Evil, Godly or Ungodly, for the Souls of these Miserable Creatures do also live and exist, and they are sensible also.
even according as the foregoing Life hath been Good or Evil, Godly or Ungodly, for the Souls of these Miserable Creatures do also live and exist, and they Are sensible also.
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As it is here explained these two manner of ways, this is the Order, Decree and Appointment of God our Creator upon all the Reasonable Inhabitants of the Earth, who are commonly called or known by the Name of Men and Women.
As it is Here explained these two manner of ways, this is the Order, decree and Appointment of God our Creator upon all the Reasonable Inhabitants of the Earth, who Are commonly called or known by the Name of Men and Women.
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S•eing then that all these things must so be, yea, and they shall so be, what manner of Persons ought ye to be in all Holy Conversation and Godliness.
S•eing then that all these things must so be, yea, and they shall so be, what manner of Persons ought you to be in all Holy Conversation and Godliness.
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Looking for and endeavouring whatever we can in this short space between, during the few and evil days remaining of our Pilgrimage, that we may rise unto the Resurrection of Life.
Looking for and endeavouring whatever we can in this short Molle between, during the few and evil days remaining of our Pilgrimage, that we may rise unto the Resurrection of Life.
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Most People have done some little good in the foregoing part of their Life according to their Station and Capacity, their Condition and Employment in the World.
Most People have done Some little good in the foregoing part of their Life according to their Station and Capacity, their Condition and Employment in the World.
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and to take up the same Resolution as to put it in continued Practice unto the day of our several Deaths in reference to the God of Israel; hitherto and in the foregoing part of my Life, I have served God a little,
and to take up the same Resolution as to put it in continued Practice unto the day of our several Death's in Referente to the God of Israel; hitherto and in the foregoing part of my Life, I have served God a little,
But I am sensible beforehand of all the Exhortation that hath or can be used as to this matter that this will be the effect of hearing this and of all other Sermons.
But I am sensible beforehand of all the Exhortation that hath or can be used as to this matter that this will be the Effect of hearing this and of all other Sermons.
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and some believed not, Acts 28. 24. So some of ye will obey and do according to the things that have been spoken, others again will not obey and do thereafter.
and Some believed not, Acts 28. 24. So Some of you will obey and do according to the things that have been spoken, Others again will not obey and do thereafter.
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Some of ye will hear and endeavour to remember by pondering these things in your Heart after ye are gone from hence (as Mary laid up the sayings of Jesus in her Heart) there be those again who will hear with one Ear,
some of you will hear and endeavour to Remember by pondering these things in your Heart After you Are gone from hence (as Marry laid up the sayings of jesus in her Heart) there be those again who will hear with one Ear,
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He that feared the Word of the Lord amongst the Servants of Pharaoh made his Servants and his Cattel flee into the Houses (which were hereby preserved) and he that regarded not (in the Margent here it is, set not his Heart unto) the Word of the Lord, left his Servants and his Cattel in the Field, Exod. 9. 20, 21. which were therefore destroyed.
He that feared the Word of the Lord among the Servants of Pharaoh made his Servants and his Cattle flee into the Houses (which were hereby preserved) and he that regarded not (in the Margin Here it is, Set not his Heart unto) the Word of the Lord, left his Servants and his Cattle in the Field, Exod 9. 20, 21. which were Therefore destroyed.
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But such of the Inhabitants of the Earth as did not regard, nor set their Heart unto the Word of the Lord, the Exhortation and Command in our Text. They did neglect to set their Houses or their Souls in Order before they died,
But such of the Inhabitants of the Earth as did not regard, nor Set their Heart unto the Word of the Lord, the Exhortation and Command in our Text. They did neglect to Set their Houses or their Souls in Order before they died,
and takes care who of his Children should succeed him in the Kingdom over Isra•l, as may be seen in the first and second Chapters of the first Book of Kings, which was a great and weighty Concern.
and Takes care who of his Children should succeed him in the Kingdom over Isra•l, as may be seen in the First and second Chapters of the First Book of Kings, which was a great and weighty Concern.
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yea, it is the certain Duty as well as it is the Wisdom of each one according to his Station and outward Circumstances to give charge and take care concerning the Righteous Distribution and Disposition of those Houses and Lands, Money or Goods to his Children and others to whom of Right it doth belong,
yea, it is the certain Duty as well as it is the Wisdom of each one according to his Station and outward circumstances to give charge and take care Concerning the Righteous Distribution and Disposition of those Houses and Lands, Money or Goods to his Children and Others to whom of Right it does belong,
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For as touching this the Word and Law of God hath Commanded and Directed, Children are not to lay up for their Parents, but Parents for their Children.
For as touching this the Word and Law of God hath Commanded and Directed, Children Are not to lay up for their Parents, but Parents for their Children.
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As we often know and hear that these last evil things and inconveniencies do too commonly happen for want of People thus setting their Houses in order before they die.
As we often know and hear that these last evil things and inconveniences do too commonly happen for want of People thus setting their Houses in order before they die.
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therefore I now proceed to explain and handle it in that Threefold sence and meaning, which the words will naturally bear without any forced or violent Construction made upon them.
Therefore I now proceed to explain and handle it in that Threefold sense and meaning, which the words will naturally bear without any forced or violent Construction made upon them.
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That all these are severally meant, included and intended when the Holy Ghost spake thus by Isaiah unto Hezekiah, Set thine House in order, will appear from other places of Scripture, which was given by Inspiration from God,
That all these Are severally meant, included and intended when the Holy Ghost spoke thus by Isaiah unto Hezekiah, Set thine House in order, will appear from other places of Scripture, which was given by Inspiration from God,
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so from that manner of Speech of the Apostle Paul, No Man that Warreth Entangleth himself with the Affairs of this Life, 2 Tim. 2. 4. It is not said, he doth meddle at all but not Entangle, that is, not involve or Plunge himself in;
so from that manner of Speech of the Apostle Paul, No Man that Warreth Entangleth himself with the Affairs of this Life, 2 Tim. 2. 4. It is not said, he does meddle At all but not Entangle, that is, not involve or Plunge himself in;
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For when one lies upon the Bed of sickness, or in the Extremity and point of Death there are other important things both of Body and Soul for to Mind and be busied about then.
For when one lies upon the Bed of sickness, or in the Extremity and point of Death there Are other important things both of Body and Soul for to Mind and be busied about then.
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In 2 Cor. 5. 1. the Body in express words is called an Earthly House. For we know that if our Earthly House of this Tabernacle be dissolved, we have a Building of God,
In 2 Cor. 5. 1. the Body in express words is called an Earthly House. For we know that if our Earthly House of this Tabernacle be dissolved, we have a Building of God,
And how can it then be set in order just as it is going to dissolve and moulder into the Dust? But when the Holy Ghost doth in so particular a manner record, And when Jacob had made an end of Commanding his Sons, he gathered up his Feet into the Bed and yielded up the Ghost, Gen. 49. 33. By Faith Joseph when he died gave Comma•dment concerning his Bones, Heb. 11. 22. Gen. 50. 25. Now the Scripture saith nothing in vain.
And how can it then be Set in order just as it is going to dissolve and moulder into the Dust? But when the Holy Ghost does in so particular a manner record, And when Jacob had made an end of Commanding his Sons, he gathered up his Feet into the Bed and yielded up the Ghost, Gen. 49. 33. By Faith Joseph when he died gave Comma•dment Concerning his Bones, Hebrew 11. 22. Gen. 50. 25. Now the Scripture Says nothing in vain.
But hereby we learn that the Body is not only to be set in order throughout the cour•e of its Life, by endeavouring to keep it in a state of Health, Sobriety, Temperance, Purity and Charity!
But hereby we Learn that the Body is not only to be Set in order throughout the cour•e of its Life, by endeavouring to keep it in a state of Health, Sobriety, Temperance, Purity and Charity!
But then especially as these Bodies of ours have a further Pre-e•inence and Honour as to be the Members of Christ, and Temples of the Holy Ghost which is in you.
But then especially as these Bodies of ours have a further Pre-e•inence and Honour as to be the Members of christ, and Temples of the Holy Ghost which is in you.
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And therefore Proportionably respect and concern is to be had unto them, that these Members of Christ, and this Temple of the Holy Ghost may be set in order before and after that we die.
And Therefore Proportionably respect and concern is to be had unto them, that these Members of christ, and this Temple of the Holy Ghost may be Set in order before and After that we die.
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When the Author of the Epistle to the Hebrews takes particular notice, By Faith Joseph when he died, gave Commandment concerning his Bones, hereby he would shew forth unto us Joseph 's belief at that very time concerning a future State and of the Resurrection.
When the Author of the Epistle to the Hebrews Takes particular notice, By Faith Joseph when he died, gave Commandment Concerning his Bones, hereby he would show forth unto us Joseph is belief At that very time Concerning a future State and of the Resurrection.
yet as he saith in the Original place, God will surely Visit you (he means his Kinsmen, the Stock and Children of Israel) and ye shall carry up my Bones from hence, Gen 50. 25. As much as if he should have said, God will surely Visit us all, both my Kinsmen, Brethren, my self and all that shall descend from us (which afterwards were like the Stars in the Heaven,
yet as he Says in the Original place, God will surely Visit you (he means his Kinsmen, the Stock and Children of Israel) and you shall carry up my Bones from hence, Gen 50. 25. As much as if he should have said, God will surely Visit us all, both my Kinsmen, Brothers, my self and all that shall descend from us (which afterwards were like the Stars in the Heaven,
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The Scripture all along and throughout is so very full and clear as to the Resurrection of the Body in a Literal sence, that it is to be admired how any that Name the Name of Christ or call themselves Christians, can deny or disbelieve it.
The Scripture all along and throughout is so very full and clear as to the Resurrection of the Body in a Literal sense, that it is to be admired how any that Name the Name of christ or call themselves Christians, can deny or disbelieve it.
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Though I have heard and talked with some now-a-days, who just like Hymeneus and Philet as have Erred as concerning the Resurrection, saying that it is already past.
Though I have herd and talked with Some nowadays, who just like Hymenaeus and Philet as have Erred as Concerning the Resurrection, saying that it is already past.
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As Jesus Christ proved the Resurrection of the Dead from that general expression in the Old Testament, I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob;
As jesus christ proved the Resurrection of the Dead from that general expression in the Old Testament, I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob;
Which notwithstanding will easily and clearly appear, if we attend unto and consider throughly that Reasoning and Inference, which lies as it were hidden within those very words.
Which notwithstanding will Easily and clearly appear, if we attend unto and Consider thoroughly that Reasoning and Inference, which lies as it were hidden within those very words.
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For though indeed and in truth these words according to the intent and meaning of Joseph when he then spake them, were a prophecy and foretelling that God would bring the Children of Israel from out of the Land of Egypt the House of Bondage unto that good Land, the Land of Canaan, which he had promised and Sworn unto Abram that begat them, that he would do.
For though indeed and in truth these words according to the intent and meaning of Joseph when he then spoke them, were a prophecy and foretelling that God would bring the Children of Israel from out of the Land of Egypt the House of Bondage unto that good Land, the Land of Canaan, which he had promised and Sworn unto Abram that begat them, that he would do.
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So what God did and the several things Recorded of them, they are a Shew and Representation to us, they are a Type and Signification, that as the Lord God the Creator and Preserver,
So what God did and the several things Recorded of them, they Are a Show and Representation to us, they Are a Type and Signification, that as the Lord God the Creator and Preserver,
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yea and single Persons of Men and Women of every Nation, Countrey and Language from and throughout this Earth unto the Land of Promise the Heavenly Canaan, either to the New Heav•n and New Earth where dwelleth Righteousness;
yea and single Persons of Men and Women of every nation, Country and Language from and throughout this Earth unto the Land of Promise the Heavenly Canaan, either to the New Heav•n and New Earth where dwells Righteousness;
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So that when we Read Therefore Sprang there even of one, and him as good as Dead, Heb. 11, 12. From hence we may Reason and infer, that when any one is Dead, he is then as we commonly say, as good as nothing.
So that when we Read Therefore Sprang there even of one, and him as good as Dead, Hebrew 11, 12. From hence we may Reason and infer, that when any one is Dead, he is then as we commonly say, as good as nothing.
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And inasmuch as God is not the God of the Dead but of the Living, therefore when Joseph spake thus by the Spirit, God shall surely Visit you (both himself included when he was just giving up the Ghost,
And inasmuch as God is not the God of the Dead but of the Living, Therefore when Joseph spoke thus by the Spirit, God shall surely Visit you (both himself included when he was just giving up the Ghost,
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as also his Brethren who were to Die a little afterwards, hereby must be meant and understood (as the last End and Event of things will most fully prove and manifest it) that God would both speak unto and also do somewhat for his Creatures,
as also his Brothers who were to Die a little afterwards, hereby must be meant and understood (as the last End and Event of things will most Fully prove and manifest it) that God would both speak unto and also do somewhat for his Creatures,
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for when our friends and acquaintance are once Dead, if we are perhaps invited and go to their Funeral and accompany their Corps to the Ground, there is an end of all Visits as to them.
for when our Friends and acquaintance Are once Dead, if we Are perhaps invited and go to their Funeral and accompany their Corpse to the Ground, there is an end of all Visits as to them.
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And also when we Read of a Duty implied, of Visiting and Ministring unto those that are Sick or in Prison, Mat. 25. 43, 44. We may from thence learn that the end of all Visits unto People (seeing that much time is Squandred away herein amongst Rich People to impertinent talk and impertinent purpos•s) should be to be helpful one to another.
And also when we Read of a Duty implied, of Visiting and Ministering unto those that Are Sick or in Prison, Mathew 25. 43, 44. We may from thence Learn that the end of all Visits unto People (seeing that much time is Squandered away herein among Rich People to impertinent talk and impertinent purpos•s) should be to be helpful one to Another.
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Though here again the Humour and manner of this Corrupt World, is to say unto such as are in Want or Distress, Depart in peace, be you warm and filled:
Though Here again the Humour and manner of this Corrupt World, is to say unto such as Are in Want or Distress, Depart in peace, be you warm and filled:
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But notwithstanding they give them not those things which are needful to the Body, what doth it profit? James 2. 16. What do all their good and pitiful words signify which cost them nothing? People are very free of them,
But notwithstanding they give them not those things which Are needful to the Body, what does it profit? James 2. 16. What do all their good and pitiful words signify which cost them nothing? People Are very free of them,
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For he never makes a Visit, where it is understood in a way of Love and Friendship (for the Scripture also makes mention of God's Visiting in a way of Anger and Punishment,
For he never makes a Visit, where it is understood in a Way of Love and Friendship (for the Scripture also makes mention of God's Visiting in a Way of Anger and Punishment,
as Jer. 5. 9. Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord? Shall not my Soul be avenged on such a Nation as this?) But either he doth some good thing,
as Jer. 5. 9. Shall I not visit for these things, Says the Lord? Shall not my Soul be avenged on such a nation as this?) But either he does Some good thing,
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From all which hath been aforesaid on this Argument put together, it may be evidently concluded, That whereas God (the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who ordered and decreed him to be put to death in the Fl•• but quickned by the Spirit, by which also he went and preached to the Spirits in Prison, 1 Pet. 3. 18, 19.) shall surely visit all the Children of Men, who ever have or shall sleep in the Dust of the Earth;
From all which hath been aforesaid on this Argument put together, it may be evidently concluded, That whereas God (the Father of our Lord jesus christ, who ordered and decreed him to be put to death in the Fl•• but quickened by the Spirit, by which also he went and preached to the Spirits in Prison, 1 Pet. 3. 18, 19.) shall surely visit all the Children of Men, who ever have or shall sleep in the Dust of the Earth;
And what is that? Even to raise up their Bones again from thence, and to perform that in a Literal Sence, of all the Generations and Persons of Mankind of all Countreys which he hath said in the Thirty-seventh Chapter of Ezekiel, from the fourth to the four•e•nth Verse;
And what is that? Even to raise up their Bones again from thence, and to perform that in a Literal Sense, of all the Generations and Persons of Mankind of all Countries' which he hath said in the Thirty-seventh Chapter of Ezekielem, from the fourth to the four•e•nth Verse;
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when they severally yielded up the Ghost) they will make an exceeding Great Army, as it is there said in vers. 10. And ye shall know that I am the Lord when I have opened your Graves, O my People,
when they severally yielded up the Ghost) they will make an exceeding Great Army, as it is there said in vers. 10. And you shall know that I am the Lord when I have opened your Graves, Oh my People,
for this speaking and performing both, is surely visiting according to the true nature and end thereof And such of ye, who shall hear or read these lines, who also shall be ranked in amongst that exceeding great Army, are my Witnesses;
for this speaking and performing both, is surely visiting according to the true nature and end thereof And such of you, who shall hear or read these lines, who also shall be ranked in among that exceeding great Army, Are my Witnesses;
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and some of ye perhaps may remember, (when ye shall indeed see it performed before your Eyes as the Lord hath spoken) that in this Book or Treatise of mine, according to the Knowledge and Understanding which God had given and opened unto me his Creature, I did rightly:
and Some of you perhaps may Remember, (when you shall indeed see it performed before your Eyes as the Lord hath spoken) that in this Book or Treatise of mine, according to the Knowledge and Understanding which God had given and opened unto me his Creature, I did rightly:
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and according to Truth, explain even in the most large and comprehensive sence as afore-mentioned, those words of dying Joseph, God shall surely visit you.
and according to Truth, explain even in the most large and comprehensive sense as aforementioned, those words of dying Joseph, God shall surely visit you.
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The inference from all this, is natural and necessary, that there must be also some Act of our own according to the Ability and Power put into our Hand, to answer this Act of God's;
The Inference from all this, is natural and necessary, that there must be also Some Act of our own according to the Ability and Power put into our Hand, to answer this Act of God's;
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Remember it for a constant Rule, as there is expected our working together with the Grace of God, so still and all along there must be some Act of our own (according to the Grace he hath already given us,
remember it for a constant Rule, as there is expected our working together with the Grace of God, so still and all along there must be Some Act of our own (according to the Grace he hath already given us,
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As when Jesus saith, I go to prepare a place for you, John 14. 2. to this we must endeavour by the Grace given us, to prepare our selves in the mean while for that place,
As when jesus Says, I go to prepare a place for you, John 14. 2. to this we must endeavour by the Grace given us, to prepare our selves in the mean while for that place,
For this Body was curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the Earth (that is, in our Mothers Womb) thine Eyes did see my Substance yet b•ing u•pe•fect,
For this Body was curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the Earth (that is, in our Mother's Womb) thine Eyes did see my Substance yet b•ing u•pe•fect,
if we would indeed obtain and have part in the bl•ssed Resurrection, it is required and expected of us, that acc•rding to what lieth in our power (though we cannot make one hair white or black,
if we would indeed obtain and have part in the bl•ssed Resurrection, it is required and expected of us, that acc•rding to what lies in our power (though we cannot make one hair white or black,
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even your Sanctification, that ye should abstain from Fornication, that every one of you should know how to possess his Vessel in Sanctification and Honour, 1 Thes. 4. 3. By Vessel, is meant his Body, according to that other Scripture, for we have this Treasure in Earthen V•ssels:
even your Sanctification, that you should abstain from Fornication, that every one of you should know how to possess his Vessel in Sanctification and Honour, 1 Thebes 4. 3. By Vessel, is meant his Body, according to that other Scripture, for we have this Treasure in Earthen V•ssels:
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for Creation is the incommunicable Attribute of the Deity, and all Mens making is only fashioning, changing or altering, by bringing it into such a Form or Figure;
for Creation is the incommunicable Attribute of the Deity, and all Men's making is only fashioning, changing or altering, by bringing it into such a From or Figure;
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for they must have some pre-existent matter to work upon, and there is no such thing as simple making in all the labour under the Sun, which is done by the Children of Men) but in this instance of possessing our Vessel,
for they must have Some preexistent matter to work upon, and there is no such thing as simple making in all the labour under the Sun, which is done by the Children of Men) but in this instance of possessing our Vessel,
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And no Man that loves himself, or understands how precious they are, and what a precious Jewel is contained in them, would willingly have them broken, or dissolved before their time.
And no Man that loves himself, or understands how precious they Are, and what a precious Jewel is contained in them, would willingly have them broken, or dissolved before their time.
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Agreeable to th•s, Christ Jesus, the Wisdom of the Father, and the Captain of our Salvation, hath given this word of Command, And take •eed to your selves (the manner of expressing it is observable, take heed) lest at any time your Hearts be overcharged with Surfei•ing and Drunkenness,
Agreeable to th•s, christ jesus, the Wisdom of the Father, and the Captain of our Salvation, hath given this word of Command, And take •eed to your selves (the manner of expressing it is observable, take heed) lest At any time your Hearts be overcharged with Surfei•ing and drunkenness,
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So Adultery, Whoredom, and following the strange Woman, renders People weakly and short liv'd, and brings rottenness into their Bones, that their Body and their Flesh are consumed;
So Adultery, Whoredom, and following the strange Woman, renders People weakly and short lived, and brings rottenness into their Bones, that their Body and their Flesh Are consumed;
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And it is one of those Paths of the Destroyer mentioned in Psal 17. 4. even of Satan, the invisible Enemy of Mankind, who hath his Name in the Hebrew Tongue, Abaddon, and in the Greek, Apollyon. Both which in our English Tongue, signifies a Destroyer. Which he makes use of, to lead the Sons and Daughters of Men into the Chambers of Death;
And it is one of those Paths of the Destroyer mentioned in Psalm 17. 4. even of Satan, the invisible Enemy of Mankind, who hath his Name in the Hebrew Tongue, Abaddon, and in the Greek, Apollyon. Both which in our English Tongue, signifies a Destroyer. Which he makes use of, to led the Sons and Daughters of Men into the Chambers of Death;
I will be sure to keep to that and not vary from it, and then I shall keep my self from the Pa•hs of the Destroyer. I shall not be in those Paths which the Blood-thirsty and deceitful Men are in, who do not live out half their Days;
I will be sure to keep to that and not vary from it, and then I shall keep my self from the Pa•hs of the Destroyer. I shall not be in those Paths which the Bloodthirsty and deceitful Men Are in, who do not live out half their Days;
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And then chiefly my Comfort is, as long as I hold my self to the Word of Gods Lips, not to turn aside from it, to the Right Hand or to the Left, thereby I keep my self from the Paths that lead to Hell, the Place of Destruction, which is on the other side of the Grave.
And then chiefly my Comfort is, as long as I hold my self to the Word of God's Lips, not to turn aside from it, to the Right Hand or to the Left, thereby I keep my self from the Paths that led to Hell, the Place of Destruction, which is on the other side of the Grave.
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for to that end we should have them ordered according to the Word of Gods Lips. And this is according to the aforequoted Place, Rom. 6. 22. to have them made free from Sin. Let not Sin therefore reign in your mortal Body, ver. 12. I beseech you Brethren by the Merci•s of God, that ye present your Bodies a living Sacrifice, Holy (mark that Epithet, Holy) acceptable unto the Lord, which is your reasonable Service.
for to that end we should have them ordered according to the Word of God's Lips. And this is according to the aforequoted Place, Rom. 6. 22. to have them made free from Sin. Let not since Therefore Reign in your Mortal Body, ver. 12. I beseech you Brothers by the Merci•s of God, that you present your Bodies a living Sacrifice, Holy (mark that Epithet, Holy) acceptable unto the Lord, which is your reasonable Service.
And so it is elsewhere written• Be ye clean that bear the Vessels of the Lord, Isa. 52. 11. And we carrying these •arthen Vessels of the Lord, that is to say, our Bodies continually along with us;
And so it is elsewhere written• Be you clean that bear the Vessels of the Lord, Isaiah 52. 11. And we carrying these •arthen Vessels of the Lord, that is to say, our Bodies continually along with us;
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Dearly Beloved, Let us cleanse our selves (here must be some Act of our own) from all filthiness of Fl•sh and Spirit, perfecting Holiness in the fear of God.
Dearly beloved, Let us cleanse our selves (Here must be Some Act of our own) from all filthiness of Fl•sh and Spirit, perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God.
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but the Wine contained in that Cup. And so in li•e manner, this Phrase of the Spirit of God delivered by the Mouth of Isaiah, doth not so much signifie that Hezekiah should set the outward Walls of his Palace or dwelling House in Order,
but the Wine contained in that Cup. And so in li•e manner, this Phrase of the Spirit of God Delivered by the Mouth of Isaiah, does not so much signify that Hezekiah should Set the outward Walls of his Palace or Dwelling House in Order,
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and from the like Analogy and Reason of Things, by the very same Interpretation and opening out of the Scriptures, which the Eternal Spirit in the penning and giving them forth hath designed therein;
and from the like Analogy and Reason of Things, by the very same Interpretation and opening out of the Scriptures, which the Eternal Spirit in the penning and giving them forth hath designed therein;
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because that this Soul of ours is the Principal, and I may say the only Thing that is most Immaterial and Substantial, which is contained in this earthly House of ours.
Because that this Soul of ours is the Principal, and I may say the only Thing that is most Immaterial and Substantial, which is contained in this earthly House of ours.
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and from them both it will undeniably follow, that the Soul is the Man himself. Man fest Reason, I will go on to add yet further, ev•n very. Sense teacheth the same;
and from them both it will undeniably follow, that the Soul is the Man himself. Man fist Reason, I will go on to add yet further, ev•n very. Sense Teaches the same;
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It is evidently seen, that the Body upon the Decease or Departure of the Soul from out of it, is just like an empty House, Tenement or Cottage without any Inhabitant at all in it;
It is evidently seen, that the Body upon the Decease or Departure of the Soul from out of it, is just like an empty House, Tenement or Cottage without any Inhabitant At all in it;
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and the Snare are upon thee, O Inhabitant of the Earth, Isa. 24. 17. This is a most proper and apposite Expression of the Holy Ghost, to call us Inhabitants of the Earth.
and the Snare Are upon thee, Oh Inhabitant of the Earth, Isaiah 24. 17. This is a most proper and apposite Expression of the Holy Ghost, to call us Inhabitants of the Earth.
And it is a moveable walking House, that hath not Foundations, Heb. 11. 9. which herein is opposite unto and distinct from that City, which hath Foundations, there mentioned in the next following Verse.
And it is a movable walking House, that hath not Foundations, Hebrew 11. 9. which herein is opposite unto and distinct from that city, which hath Foundations, there mentioned in the next following Verse.
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Now what we must do, or how to behave our selves, to set our selves (who inhabit and are contained within this earthly House) in Order, proceed we to shew according to that measure of Knowledge which our Creator hath given unto us.
Now what we must do, or how to behave our selves, to Set our selves (who inhabit and Are contained within this earthly House) in Order, proceed we to show according to that measure of Knowledge which our Creator hath given unto us.
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that it is one of the most orderly things in the World, when each Officer and Souldier (notwithstanding their vast Multitude) knows and stands in his proper Place, Rank and File, not moving one Hands breadth from out of it to the Right Hand or to the Left;
that it is one of the most orderly things in the World, when each Officer and Soldier (notwithstanding their vast Multitude) knows and Stands in his proper Place, Rank and File, not moving one Hands breadth from out of it to the Right Hand or to the Left;
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how God is infinitely pleased and delighted with this thing of Order in his Army, and in the very great Camp (for so it is there called, verse 11. as indeed it is) of his Creatures or Created Beings.
how God is infinitely pleased and delighted with this thing of Order in his Army, and in the very great Camp (for so it is there called, verse 11. as indeed it is) of his Creatures or Created Beings.
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yet I shall soon again return to our subject Matter) that when the Scripture stiles God in manifold Places of the Old Testament, the Lord of Hosts. It hath a much larger and more comprehensive meaning and signification herein, that as He was King in an especial Manner over the Children of Israel (for that Government was a more immediate Theocracy then over the other Nations) so He was their Chief Captain or General of their Armies or Hosts,
yet I shall soon again return to our Subject Matter) that when the Scripture stile God in manifold Places of the Old Testament, the Lord of Hosts. It hath a much larger and more comprehensive meaning and signification herein, that as He was King in an especial Manner over the Children of Israel (for that Government was a more immediate Theocracy then over the other nations) so He was their Chief Captain or General of their Armies or Hosts,
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and giving them the Land of Canaan. In Truth, in this Sence He was the Lord of their Hosts, as He did lead forth the Children of Israel by their Hosts from out of the Land of Egypt, and gave them Possession of the promised Land. And so in another Sence, inasmuch as we are to Publish the Name of the Lord, ascribe ye greatness unto our God, Deut. 32. 3. And forasmuch as an Host or Army is one of the greatest and most terrible things here living on the Ea•th,
and giving them the Land of Canaan. In Truth, in this Sense He was the Lord of their Hosts, as He did led forth the Children of Israel by their Hosts from out of the Land of Egypt, and gave them Possession of the promised Land. And so in Another Sense, inasmuch as we Are to Publish the Name of the Lord, ascribe you greatness unto our God, Deuteronomy 32. 3. And forasmuch as an Host or Army is one of the greatest and most terrible things Here living on the Ea•th,
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therefore when the Spirit or Spiritual Men would ascribe greatn•ss unto God, they do in this manner express it by his being Lord, which signifies Chief Ruler,
Therefore when the Spirit or Spiritual Men would ascribe greatn•ss unto God, they do in this manner express it by his being Lord, which signifies Chief Ruler,
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And as the Heavens and the Earth were finished by him, and all the Host of them, Gen. 2. 1. He is prope••y and truly in this great, noble and comprehensive Sence, Lord of the Hosts of his whole Creation;
And as the Heavens and the Earth were finished by him, and all the Host of them, Gen. 2. 1. He is prope••y and truly in this great, noble and comprehensive Sense, Lord of the Hosts of his Whole Creation;
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His divinely inspired Prophet hereby intimating, that the vast Bo•y of the Heavens, which is ten thousand Times bigger than the Earth, with the whole Circumference, Longitude,
His divinely inspired Prophet hereby intimating, that the vast Bo•y of the Heavens, which is ten thousand Times bigger than the Earth, with the Whole Circumference, Longitude,
then the Heavens does exceed in bigness, the Curtains of any common Bed, or any usual Shepherds Tent. The making of any thing, doth give an absolute Right and Property in the thing it self to the maker thereof.
then the Heavens does exceed in bigness, the Curtains of any Common Bed, or any usual Shepherd's Tent. The making of any thing, does give an absolute Right and Property in the thing it self to the maker thereof.
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And as David saith, The Earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof, Psal. 24. 1. The Silver is mine, and the Gold is mine, saith the Lord of Hosts, Hag. 2. 8. Observe how fitly that Character, The Lo•• of Hosts succeeds after all the former.
And as David Says, The Earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof, Psalm 24. 1. The Silver is mine, and the Gold is mine, Says the Lord of Hosts, Hag. 2. 8. Observe how fitly that Character, The Lo•• of Hosts succeeds After all the former.
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for by their good will, his peculiar Children and Servants shall have the •east share therein, by the violent Spoiling, Grasping, and Oppression of others.
for by their good will, his peculiar Children and Servants shall have the •east share therein, by the violent Spoiling, Grasping, and Oppression of Others.
and they order their Men to be drawn forth, and to stand in Battel Array, that out of them they might Detach and Pick out some Chosen Men for such a particular Action,
and they order their Men to be drawn forth, and to stand in Battle Array, that out of them they might Detach and Pick out Some Chosen Men for such a particular Actium,
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And as they above are seen and observed to be in their Courses, so it is expected and commanded by the Lord of Hosts, that all the Inhabitants of the Earth should stand and be in their Order.
And as they above Are seen and observed to be in their Courses, so it is expected and commanded by the Lord of Hosts, that all the Inhabitants of the Earth should stand and be in their Order.
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Thus much is signified and to be understood from what is written, And when the King came in to see the Guests, he saw there a Man which had not on a Wedding-Garment.
Thus much is signified and to be understood from what is written, And when the King Come in to see the Guests, he saw there a Man which had not on a wedding garment.
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From all this Parable, or rather Similitude afore rehearsed, whereby our condition here in this dying Body, in reference to the ever-living God over all, is truly set forth and shewn unto us;
From all this Parable, or rather Similitude afore rehearsed, whereby our condition Here in this dying Body, in Referente to the everliving God over all, is truly Set forth and shown unto us;
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That as the Son of Man left to every Man his Work, and Commanded the Porter to watch, Mark 13. 34. so we may have the Blessing promised and pronounced, that when he cometh, he may find us so doing.
That as the Son of Man left to every Man his Work, and Commanded the Porter to watch, Mark 13. 34. so we may have the Blessing promised and pronounced, that when he comes, he may find us so doing.
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Another sence and signification of setting in Order, is taken from what Paul writes to Titus, 1. 5. For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, In the Margent there it is left undone.
another sense and signification of setting in Order, is taken from what Paul writes to Titus, 1. 5. For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou Shouldst Set in order the things that were wanting, In the Margin there it is left undone.
From hence it will appear, inasmuch as this Scripture was given forth by the same Spirit, that the meaning of the Spirit when he Commanded to set our Houses in Order,
From hence it will appear, inasmuch as this Scripture was given forth by the same Spirit, that the meaning of the Spirit when he Commanded to Set our Houses in Order,
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If there be nothing left undone, then certainly she is upon doing and finishing the Work, which the Lord God of Heaven hath given and committed unto her for to do.
If there be nothing left undone, then Certainly she is upon doing and finishing the Work, which the Lord God of Heaven hath given and committed unto her for to do.
even so the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the Earth, for this Cause leaves us a little longer here on the Earth, that we should set in Order the things that are wanting.
even so the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the Earth, for this Cause leaves us a little longer Here on the Earth, that we should Set in Order the things that Are wanting.
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Consider then throughly, and bethink your selves well, what things are now wanting to your Salvation, there be sure to supply and fill them up before you die:
Consider then thoroughly, and bethink your selves well, what things Are now wanting to your Salvation, there be sure to supply and fill them up before you die:
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and what things are left undone, there be sure to do and perform the same. And still if ye can apprehend any thing more, there also go and do likewise.
and what things Are left undone, there be sure to do and perform the same. And still if you can apprehend any thing more, there also go and do likewise.
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I am sure and sensible, that it lies against my self, and so it will appear, that it lies against all the Sons and Daughters of Men, When God shall enter into Judgment with them,
I am sure and sensible, that it lies against my self, and so it will appear, that it lies against all the Sons and Daughters of Men, When God shall enter into Judgement with them,
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for in his sight shall no Man living be justified. This is the Interpretation of these two words, Mene Tekel. See Dan. 5. 26. 27, when it is applicable to common Persons.
for in his sighed shall no Man living be justified. This is the Interpretation of these two words, Mean Tekel. See Dan. 5. 26. 27, when it is applicable to Common Persons.
when the Actions of the best Saints and Servants that were ever on this Earth, (I will not except the Patriarchs, Prophets and Apostles, who yet are all in the Kingdom of God,
when the Actions of the best Saints and Servants that were ever on this Earth, (I will not except the Patriarchs, prophets and Apostles, who yet Are all in the Kingdom of God,
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Nevertheless, the Lord doth require of, and command us to do our very best, though when we have done all that is commanded us, we are but unprofitable Servants;
Nevertheless, the Lord does require of, and command us to do our very best, though when we have done all that is commanded us, we Are but unprofitable Servants;
and in the days of the Flesh, labour and endeavour with all their strength, and with all their might, (as Jacob served Laban with all his might) that they should not be found wanting.
and in the days of the Flesh, labour and endeavour with all their strength, and with all their might, (as Jacob served Laban with all his might) that they should not be found wanting.
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Heaven and Immortality are for those who strive, who are stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord, the labour of such is not vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. 58. who seek diligently, Heb. 11. 6. who make it their constant business throughout their life.
Heaven and Immortality Are for those who strive, who Are steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord, the labour of such is not vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. 58. who seek diligently, Hebrew 11. 6. who make it their constant business throughout their life.
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They are weighed in the Ballance, and are found wan•ing. And that Lott and Portion they might have had in the Heavenly Inheritance, is divided, and given unto others.
They Are weighed in the Balance, and Are found wan•ing. And that Lot and Portion they might have had in the Heavenly Inheritance, is divided, and given unto Others.
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But I find and gather from out of the Scriptures of Truth, That another main Principal and Essential thing wanting in the Souls of Men and Women, is, that they do no• lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset them, Heb. 12. 1. from whence we learn, that to supply and fill up what is here wanting, is to actually lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us.
But I find and gather from out of the Scriptures of Truth, That Another main Principal and Essential thing wanting in the Souls of Men and Women, is, that they do no• lay aside every weight, and the since which does so Easily beset them, Hebrew 12. 1. from whence we Learn, that to supply and fill up what is Here wanting, is to actually lay aside every weight and the since which does so Easily beset us.
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and to resist unto Blood, striving against sin, are very great Lessons. Soon indeed learned, so as to have the Conception, Notion, and Knowledge thereof;
and to resist unto Blood, striving against since, Are very great Lessons. Soon indeed learned, so as to have the Conception, Notion, and Knowledge thereof;
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for his Commandments are not grievous and He will not lay upon Man more than is right, that h• should enter into Judgment with God, according as it is said in Job. We shall indeed wish that we had done all this when we come to die.
for his commandments Are not grievous and He will not lay upon Man more than is right, that h• should enter into Judgement with God, according as it is said in Job. We shall indeed wish that we had done all this when we come to die.
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And again, it being certain that we shall indeed wish and desire when we come to die, (suppose we were to die at this very moment, should we not indeed wish and desire it? I for my part should, and so would others also;
And again, it being certain that we shall indeed wish and desire when we come to die, (suppose we were to die At this very moment, should we not indeed wish and desire it? I for my part should, and so would Others also;
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to endeavour and labour therein, throughout the course of all our remaining days. When there is too little weight, we usually say, there is somewhat wanting;
to endeavour and labour therein, throughout the course of all our remaining days. When there is too little weight, we usually say, there is somewhat wanting;
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but here it is wanting in the Soul, because there is too much weight, even because it is of that sort which should not be, viz. the weight of Sin, Guilt, and Corruption.
but Here it is wanting in the Soul, Because there is too much weight, even Because it is of that sort which should not be, viz. the weight of since, Gilded, and Corruption.
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and he cast the weight of the lead upon the mouth thereof, Zech. 5. 6, 7, 8. By this resemblance, the Holy Ghost doth signifie and set forth, That wickedness or sin, is like unto a talent of lead mentioned ver. 7. or a weight of lead, ver. 8. which is heavy,
and he cast the weight of the led upon the Mouth thereof, Zechariah 5. 6, 7, 8. By this resemblance, the Holy Ghost does signify and Set forth, That wickedness or since, is like unto a talon of led mentioned for. 7. or a weight of led, ver. 8. which is heavy,
Who when they are to run a Race for a Price or Wager, they are so far from carrying any heavy thing or luggage in their Pockets, that on the contrary, they do usuall• strip themselves even of their necessary and wonted Clothes and Apparel,
Who when they Are to run a Raze for a Price or Wager, they Are so Far from carrying any heavy thing or luggage in their Pockets, that on the contrary, they do usuall• strip themselves even of their necessary and wonted Clothes and Apparel,
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And so when I reflect and consider upon this throughly, and also compare with it what I find written, And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron in Mount Hor, by the coast of the land of Edom, saying, Aaron shall be gathered unto his People.
And so when I reflect and Consider upon this thoroughly, and also compare with it what I find written, And the Lord spoke unto Moses and Aaron in Mount Hor, by the coast of the land of Edom, saying, Aaron shall be gathered unto his People.
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Take Aaron and E•iezer his Son and bring them up unto Mount Hor, and strip Aaron of his Garments. And Moses stripped Aaron of his Garments. Numb. 20. 23, 24, 24, 26, 28. though indeed it was to put them on Eliezer his Son,
Take Aaron and E•iezer his Son and bring them up unto Mount Hor, and strip Aaron of his Garments. And Moses stripped Aaron of his Garments. Numb. 20. 23, 24, 24, 26, 28. though indeed it was to put them on Eliezer his Son,
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Though it was not altogether so sad and Melaneholly un•o Aaron, as now it is to a poor M•lefactor to see and feel himself stripped or unbuttoned before his Execution.
Though it was not altogether so sad and Melaneholly un•o Aaron, as now it is to a poor M•lefactor to see and feel himself stripped or unbuttoned before his Execution.
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But what kind of Garments are they that are to be stripped off? For there is a good kind of Garments which we read of even the Garments of Salvation and the Robe of Righteousness, Isa. 61. 10. Are People to be stripped of these? In no wise,
But what kind of Garments Are they that Are to be stripped off? For there is a good kind of Garments which we read of even the Garments of Salvation and the Robe of Righteousness, Isaiah 61. 10. are People to be stripped of these? In no wise,
Even so God doth expect that against the time and as soon as ever we are stripped off from those kinds of Garments hereafter mentioned, that to them it may be granted that they should be arrayed in fine linnen clean and white;
Even so God does expect that against the time and as soon as ever we Are stripped off from those Kinds of Garments hereafter mentioned, that to them it may be granted that they should be arrayed in fine linen clean and white;
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for the fine•linnen is the Righteousness of Saints, Rev. 19. 8. But those kinds of Garments, which the Ministers of God or rather the Minstry of his Word is to strip People of, to the intent to set their Souls in Order befo•e they die, are of two sorts.
for the fine•linnen is the Righteousness of Saints, Rev. 19. 8. But those Kinds of Garments, which the Ministers of God or rather the Ministry of his Word is to strip People of, to the intent to Set their Souls in Order befo•e they die, Are of two sorts.
So that the Garment spotted by the Flesh, the unclean thing, and also Self•Righteousness, denoted by this Phrase of the Holy Ghost our Righteousness, are the two p•i•cipal Garments (and so must be done of whatever is like unto them) which the Soul must be stripped of before she goes out of the Body, that she may be set in Order,
So that the Garment spotted by the Flesh, the unclean thing, and also Self•Righteousness, denoted by this Phrase of the Holy Ghost our Righteousness, Are the two p•i•cipal Garments (and so must be done of whatever is like unto them) which the Soul must be stripped of before she Goes out of the Body, that she may be Set in Order,
And so indeed it will appear, notwithstanding that the most and generality of People, who are in the broad way that leadeth unto Destruction, make no more of it than barely to undergo it when it comes,
And so indeed it will appear, notwithstanding that the most and generality of People, who Are in the broad Way that leads unto Destruction, make no more of it than barely to undergo it when it comes,
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and to renounce all our self-Righteousness, I am apt to think that I shall pencil and set it forth in higher Perfections and Attainments than People will reach and arrive unto.
and to renounce all our self-Righteousness, I am apt to think that I shall pencil and Set it forth in higher Perfections and Attainments than People will reach and arrive unto.
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And yet let me say what I can concerning it (even according to the Ability and Knowledge God hath given me) it will come ••• short of what is the meaning and requiring of God concerning it, whereby also it will be seen, Thy Word is very pure,
And yet let me say what I can Concerning it (even according to the Ability and Knowledge God hath given me) it will come ••• short of what is the meaning and requiring of God Concerning it, whereby also it will be seen, Thy Word is very pure,
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For what will become of us ▪ Notwithstanding this or the like imagination and saying so frequent in the Mouths of People when they hear strict and hard sayings drop from the Preachers Mouth, who can bear them? Yet I say and testifie again, there is no making our Calling and Election sure (Heaven is such a great and lasting Good that we can never make too sure of it,
For what will become of us ▪ Notwithstanding this or the like imagination and saying so frequent in the Mouths of People when they hear strict and hard sayings drop from the Preachers Mouth, who can bear them? Yet I say and testify again, there is no making our Calling and Election sure (Heaven is such a great and lasting Good that we can never make too sure of it,
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As indeed the very top and highest pitch of Christianity and Faith attainable here on this Earth, is set forth by those kinds of words that lie before us, of hating even the Garment spotted by the Flesh, of laying aside every weighs,
As indeed the very top and highest pitch of Christianity and Faith attainable Here on this Earth, is Set forth by those Kinds of words that lie before us, of hating even the Garment spotted by the Flesh, of laying aside every weighs,
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That although no Man hates his own Flesh but loves and cherisheth it (as the Scripture witnesseth and God would have it so in the State of Innocency yet because of the Body of Sin dwelling therein,
That although no Man hates his own Flesh but loves and Cherishes it (as the Scripture Witnesseth and God would have it so in the State of Innocency yet Because of the Body of since Dwelling therein,
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The Flesh lusteth and striveth against the Spirit and the Spirit against the Flesh, as may be seen in the seventh and eighth Chapter to the Romans, For when we were in the Flesh, the motions of sins which were by the Law, did work in our Members, (and by the like consequence of that of 〈 ◊ 〉 of hating even the Ga•ment spotted by the Flesh, we •ught to hate our Members because of the motions of ••s in them) to bring forth Fruit unto death.
The Flesh Lusteth and striveth against the Spirit and the Spirit against the Flesh, as may be seen in the seventh and eighth Chapter to the Roman, For when we were in the Flesh, the motions of Sins which were by the Law, did work in our Members, (and by the like consequence of that of 〈 ◊ 〉 of hating even the Ga•ment spotted by the Flesh, we •ught to hate our Members Because of the motions of ••s in them) to bring forth Fruit unto death.
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But now we are delivered from the Law, that being dead wherein we ••e held, that we should serve in the n•wness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the Letter, Rom. 7. 5, 6. For they that are after the Flesh do mind the things of the Flesh,
But now we Are Delivered from the Law, that being dead wherein we ••e held, that we should serve in the n•wness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter, Rom. 7. 5, 6. For they that Are After the Flesh do mind the things of the Flesh,
There is no need of citing more places of Scripture (these being sufficient and express to the purpose) to shew that the Flesh is distinct, contrary and opposite unto the Spirit.
There is no need of citing more places of Scripture (these being sufficient and express to the purpose) to show that the Flesh is distinct, contrary and opposite unto the Spirit.
And also the reason of not only hating, but even stripping off the Garment spotted by the Flesh, to set the Soul in Order before she goes out of the Body, will easily appear.
And also the reason of not only hating, but even stripping off the Garment spotted by the Flesh, to Set the Soul in Order before she Goes out of the Body, will Easily appear.
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But this is certain and evident that when she goes out from the Body, she is then stripped off from that Garment of Flesh in the general ▪ that is, the Body.
But this is certain and evident that when she Goes out from the Body, she is then stripped off from that Garment of Flesh in the general ▪ that is, the Body.
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And they are polluted in their own Blood, Ezek. 1•. 6. as soon as they are brought forth from their Mothers Womb. So that this Flesh of ours is become a Seed plot of all manner of Sin and Evil. Like Leaven, doth leaven the whole lump,
And they Are polluted in their own Blood, Ezekiel 1•. 6. as soon as they Are brought forth from their Mother's Womb. So that this Flesh of ours is become a Seed plot of all manner of since and Evil. Like Leaven, does leaven the Whole lump,
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how then art thou turned into the degenerate Plant of a strange Vine unto me? Jer. 2. 21. But since that, by his Fall he is turned topsie-turvy over what he was then.
how then art thou turned into the degenerate Plant of a strange Vine unto me? Jer. 2. 21. But since that, by his Fallen he is turned topsie-turvy over what he was then.
So that until he is renewed again after the Image of him who Created him, which is in Righteousness and true Holiness, he stands not only distinguished from,
So that until he is renewed again After the Image of him who Created him, which is in Righteousness and true Holiness, he Stands not only distinguished from,
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In this sence it is (not as some of the ignorant and foolish Popes did from thence forbid Priests to Marry) That they that are in the Flesh, cannot please God, Rom. 8. 8. for the Flesh as it is now, is either Sinful or Evil it self,
In this sense it is (not as Some of the ignorant and foolish Popes did from thence forbid Priests to Marry) That they that Are in the Flesh, cannot please God, Rom. 8. 8. for the Flesh as it is now, is either Sinful or Evil it self,
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By what hath been aforesaid, it may be understood what it is to hate and strip off from us the Garment spotted by the Flesh, that is, spotted by the Sin or Evil which doth usually lodge and dwell in the Flesh.
By what hath been aforesaid, it may be understood what it is to hate and strip off from us the Garment spotted by the Flesh, that is, spotted by the since or Evil which does usually lodge and dwell in the Flesh.
And care should be all one taken as to this, as we would not willingly have next to our Skin any linnen cloth wherein some poysonous Herb or Flower hath been lately wrapped up;
And care should be all one taken as to this, as we would not willingly have next to our Skin any linen cloth wherein Some poisonous Herb or Flower hath been lately wrapped up;
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or as we would not drink out of a Glass before it is throughly washed and rinsed, in which we knew there was immediately before yellow Arsneck or any other most deadly Poyson.
or as we would not drink out of a Glass before it is thoroughly washed and rinsed, in which we knew there was immediately before yellow Arsneck or any other most deadly Poison.
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But to be in the World and not of the World, That by these you might be Partakers of the Divine Nature, having escaped the Cor••ption that is in the World through Lust.
But to be in the World and not of the World, That by these you might be Partakers of the Divine Nature, having escaped the Cor••ption that is in the World through Lust.
From whence it follows that it is impos••ble to be a Partaker of the Divine Nature• unless one hath first escaped the Corruptio• that is in the World through Lust.
From whence it follows that it is impos••ble to be a Partaker of the Divine Nature• unless one hath First escaped the Corruptio• that is in the World through Lust.
By our being in the World and the Flesh, and yet to be kept innocent and free from the Evil thereof, is just like treading upon Coals and not be burnt;
By our being in the World and the Flesh, and yet to be kept innocent and free from the Evil thereof, is just like treading upon Coals and not be burned;
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Now for a season (God having thought fit that it should be so) we are encompassed about with and very near to manifold Temptations arising from the World and the Flesh and the things thereof.
Now for a season (God having Thought fit that it should be so) we Are encompassed about with and very near to manifold Temptations arising from the World and the Flesh and the things thereof.
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for it doth teach us (as we may find by the Instructions scattered up and down therein) that when a great deal of our life is spent and the day of Immortality is at hand,
for it does teach us (as we may find by the Instructions scattered up and down therein) that when a great deal of our life is spent and the day of Immortality is At hand,
and we begin to move off from the Stage of this Earth, like as when Soldiers have a mind to draw off from besieging a City of their own accord, thinking that either they cannot obtain or it is not worth their while to obtain it,
and we begin to move off from the Stage of this Earth, like as when Soldiers have a mind to draw off from besieging a city of their own accord, thinking that either they cannot obtain or it is not worth their while to obtain it,
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Or if we could, yet they are not worth the holding, because as yet God doth not commit unto us the true Rich•s, Luke 16. 11. that is, the true and abiding Happiness,
Or if we could, yet they Are not worth the holding, Because as yet God does not commit unto us the true Rich•s, Lycia 16. 11. that is, the true and abiding Happiness,
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Here then is the mind that hath Wisdom, to draw off our desires not only from the Sin and Evil (for we should be perfectly listless and dead as to them.
Here then is the mind that hath Wisdom, to draw off our Desires not only from the since and Evil (for we should be perfectly listless and dead as to them.
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That is, to set up again Innocency and Holiness in the Soul, after it had by the fall of Adam (by whose Transgression many were made Sinners) lost and defaced them.
That is, to Set up again Innocency and Holiness in the Soul, After it had by the fallen of Adam (by whose Transgression many were made Sinners) lost and defaced them.
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Even so it is here an Holy Soul is an orderly Soul, or to get Holiness (which is the Image of God) ingrafted and implanted in her, is to set the Soul in order,
Even so it is Here an Holy Soul is an orderly Soul, or to get Holiness (which is the Image of God) ingrafted and implanted in her, is to Set the Soul in order,
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for they are both united in one and make up the same Man, and they desire the same end, which is Happiness, The High way to which is the way of Holiness.
for they Are both united in one and make up the same Man, and they desire the same end, which is Happiness, The High Way to which is the Way of Holiness.
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And the very God of Peace sanctifie you wholly, and I pray God, your whole Spirit and Soul and Body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
And the very God of Peace sanctify you wholly, and I pray God, your Whole Spirit and Soul and Body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord jesus christ.
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Faithful is He that calleth you who will do it, 1 Thess 5. 23, 24. Good God? What comfortable and encouraging Words are here? From this Place of being preserved blameless,
Faithful is He that calls you who will do it, 1 Thess 5. 23, 24. Good God? What comfortable and encouraging Words Are Here? From this Place of being preserved blameless,
It is •onsence and a contradiction to say, that People lead an Holy Life and Conversation (although they seem outwardly Religious) when they are yet in their Sins,
It is •onsence and a contradiction to say, that People led an Holy Life and Conversation (although they seem outwardly Religious) when they Are yet in their Sins,
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And therefore, they are for a kind of Life, which is made up (as they fashion and imagine to themselves) of a mixt medly of Sin and Holiness (as twilight is made up of Darkness and Light) and th•y think that this will serve their turn with God;
And Therefore, they Are for a kind of Life, which is made up (as they fashion and imagine to themselves) of a mixed medley of since and Holiness (as twilight is made up of Darkness and Light) and th•y think that this will serve their turn with God;
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when such a judicial Law was given forth of old Time, the Holy Ghost hereby signifies even in these days, that God will never accept of such a medly, or mixt kind of Goodness or Righteousness,
when such a judicial Law was given forth of old Time, the Holy Ghost hereby signifies even in these days, that God will never accept of such a medley, or mixed kind of goodness or Righteousness,
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and that our Righteousness spoken of in Isa. 64. 6. which is as filthy Rags, which People are to be stripped utterly off to set their Souls in Order before they die;
and that our Righteousness spoken of in Isaiah 64. 6. which is as filthy Rags, which People Are to be stripped utterly off to Set their Souls in Order before they die;
But God hath yet much more clearly answered all these Imaginations and Devices of Men in that Gospel Command and Direction, As He which hath called you is Holy,
But God hath yet much more clearly answered all these Imaginations and Devices of Men in that Gospel Command and Direction, As He which hath called you is Holy,
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As Christ the Lamb was without Blemish and without Spot, verse 19. it must follow of consequence, that none is Holy as He which hath called you is Holy,
As christ the Lamb was without Blemish and without Spot, verse 19. it must follow of consequence, that none is Holy as He which hath called you is Holy,
and as the same Holy God our Father, who without respect of Persons judgeth of every Mans Works, it follows of necessity also, that He will never accept of such a kind of Holiness in any Man or Woman whatever, where Sin or Evil make up any part thereof.
and as the same Holy God our Father, who without respect of Persons Judgeth of every men Works, it follows of necessity also, that He will never accept of such a kind of Holiness in any Man or Woman whatever, where since or Evil make up any part thereof.
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Though here also, if in our Holiness there should not be any tincture or savour of Sin or Evil (which also will be washed away in the Blood of the Lamb without spot and blemish before it is right and meet for the acceptance of God) we may be indeed amazed and afraid,
Though Here also, if in our Holiness there should not be any tincture or savour of since or Evil (which also will be washed away in the Blood of the Lamb without spot and blemish before it is right and meet for the acceptance of God) we may be indeed amazed and afraid,
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but here pray unto God, Wash me throughly from my Iniquity, and cleanse me from my Sin, Psalm 51. 2. And though something may be done towards that here on this Earth, by their working together with the Grace of God which He gives unto them, till they in a manner empty all the Lees and Sedement out of the Vessels.
but Here pray unto God, Wash me thoroughly from my Iniquity, and cleanse me from my since, Psalm 51. 2. And though something may be done towards that Here on this Earth, by their working together with the Grace of God which He gives unto them, till they in a manner empty all the Lees and Sediment out of the Vessels.
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that the Soul may appear before God cloathed in the Righteousness of his Son. And be found in him, not having mine own Righteousness which is of the Law,
that the Soul may appear before God clothed in the Righteousness of his Son. And be found in him, not having mine own Righteousness which is of the Law,
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but that which is through the Faith of Christ, the Righteousness which is of God by Faith, not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect,
but that which is through the Faith of christ, the Righteousness which is of God by Faith, not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect,
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Ʋnto which Promise our Twelve Tribes instantly serving God Day and Night hope to come, Acts 26. 7. And where in any other places of Scripture we read of the more strict Rules, Directions,
Ʋnto which Promise our Twelve Tribes instantly serving God Day and Night hope to come, Acts 26. 7. And where in any other places of Scripture we read of the more strict Rules, Directions,
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Can we say this of our particular selves also? And so when David makes his appeal unto God, Search me O God, and know my Heart, try me and know my Thoughts,
Can we say this of our particular selves also? And so when David makes his appeal unto God, Search me Oh God, and know my Heart, try me and know my Thoughts,
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Wh••her the same Mind, Desire and earnest Endeavour be in thee also? And so when w• read, that Paul trembling and astonished, said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Acts 9. 6. This carries Instruction to thee also, to be in the fear of the Lord all the day long, with a great awe and d•ead of him continually upon thy Heart,
Wh••her the same Mind, Desire and earnest Endeavour be in thee also? And so when w• read, that Paul trembling and astonished, said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? Acts 9. 6. This carries Instruction to thee also, to be in the Fear of the Lord all the day long, with a great awe and d•ead of him continually upon thy Heart,
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and to wait upon him in thy Spirit, to know and receive from him what the Invisible God our Creator and Governour would have thee O Man or Woman to do.
and to wait upon him in thy Spirit, to know and receive from him what the Invisible God our Creator and Governor would have thee Oh Man or Woman to do.
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And so indeed we might run through all Scripture, the Book o• Life, which is given to make us wise unto Salva•ion, •o apply all the sayings therein to our selve•,
And so indeed we might run through all Scripture, the Book o• Life, which is given to make us wise unto Salva•ion, •o apply all the sayings therein to our selve•,
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Ye have not resisted unto Blood, striving against Sin. Here commune with thy self, prove and examine thy self O Man. Doth thy Soul or my Soul imitate the practice and usage of Footmen and Racers,
You have not resisted unto Blood, striving against Sin. Here commune with thy self, prove and examine thy self Oh Man. Does thy Soul or my Soul imitate the practice and usage of Footmen and Racers,
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as to lay aside every weight of Sin, Guilt and Corruption, yea the very Motions, Inclinations and Liableness to Sin. For these last also are some weights, which do hinder and retard the moving of our Souls and their making towards God.
as to lay aside every weight of since, Gilded and Corruption, yea the very Motions, Inclinations and Liableness to Sin. For these last also Are Some weights, which do hinder and retard the moving of our Souls and their making towards God.
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the Habitation of the Father of Spirits. The Footmen and Racers will sometimes strain so hard for to obtain the Prize and win the Wager, especially when they come near to the end of the Race that is set before them, that they will break or burst a Vein, till they spit Blood or it gushes forth.
the Habitation of the Father of Spirits. The Footmen and Racers will sometime strain so hard for to obtain the Prize and win the Wager, especially when they come near to the end of the Raze that is Set before them, that they will break or burst a Vein, till they spit Blood or it gushes forth.
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All this Carries Instruction and Exhortation, that we should do as much and the same for to obtain an Incorruptible Crown, which they do to obtain a Corruptible Crown,
All this Carries Instruction and Exhortation, that we should do as much and the same for to obtain an Incorruptible Crown, which they do to obtain a Corruptible Crown,
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as did the Captain of our Salvation (who herein left us an Example, that we should follow his steps) rather then we will commit, yield or consent unto Sin. This is worthy and noble indeed, not to love our Lives unto Death, but Sacrifice up our Life even to God that gave it,
as did the Captain of our Salvation (who herein left us an Exampl, that we should follow his steps) rather then we will commit, yield or consent unto Sin. This is worthy and noble indeed, not to love our Lives unto Death, but Sacrifice up our Life even to God that gave it,
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or scare along and aside his G•rments, or now and then lightly touch his little finger, it might be long enough before He would kill or dest•oy that Enemy.
or scare along and aside his G•rments, or now and then lightly touch his little finger, it might be long enough before He would kill or dest•oy that Enemy.
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Thinking thereby to deceive God, who hath commanded them to fight with these Ama•eki•es and Canaanites within, and destroy them utte•ly. But they pretend, they cannot;
Thinking thereby to deceive God, who hath commanded them to fight with these Ama•eki•es and Canaanites within, and destroy them utte•ly. But they pretend, they cannot;
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and had rather that they tarry in them, they being like a soft or pleasing Dalilah, Here such will not escape from what is pronounced against them, Cursed be he that doth the Work of the Lord d•c•itfully,
and had rather that they tarry in them, they being like a soft or pleasing Delilah, Here such will not escape from what is pronounced against them, Cursed be he that does the Work of the Lord d•c•itfully,
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and cursed be He that ke•pe•h back his Sword from Blood, Jer. 48 10. Thou art Childish or in Love with thy first original corrupt state (which is not ha•ing even the Garment spot•ed by the Flesh) if thou art afraid or unwilling by the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, to draw Blood of thy Sin or, Corrup•ion, that it may languish or die away.
and cursed be He that ke•pe•h back his Sword from Blood, Jer. 48 10. Thou art Childish or in Love with thy First original corrupt state (which is not ha•ing even the Garment spot•ed by the Flesh) if thou art afraid or unwilling by the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, to draw Blood of thy since or, Corrup•ion, that it may languish or die away.
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And this thou must do (notwithstanding all thy natural Inclinations to the contrary, for this is to deny thy self) if thou wouldest be a good Souldier of Jesus Christ.
And this thou must do (notwithstanding all thy natural Inclinations to the contrary, for this is to deny thy self) if thou Wouldst be a good Soldier of jesus christ.
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and thou wouldst wi•ingly be presented before the Lord of Hosts, the God of the Armies of Israel (this will never be without conque•ing) to receive his Acceptance,
and thou Wouldst wi•ingly be presented before the Lord of Hosts, the God of the Armies of Israel (this will never be without conque•ing) to receive his Acceptance,
But the King of Syria commanded his thirty a•d two Captains, that had Rule over his Chariots, saying, fight neither with small nor great, save only with the King of Israel, 1 Kings 22. 31. Besides the advice and directi•n aforesaid, of not dallying or only making a shew to fight,
But the King of Syria commanded his thirty a•d two Captains, that had Rule over his Chariots, saying, fight neither with small nor great, save only with the King of Israel, 1 Kings 22. 31. Beside the Advice and directi•n aforesaid, of not dallying or only making a show to fight,
so among the Sins and Lusts, the carnal Affections and Desires within our Members. There is one commonly Predominant and Reigning, which doth app•ar forth above all the rest,
so among the Sins and Lustiest, the carnal Affections and Desires within our Members. There is one commonly Predominant and Reigning, which does app•ar forth above all the rest,
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As every one doth or may know the Plague of his o•n Heart, so they either do or may know what Sin it is especially above all the rest, which they are most bent and inclined unto.
As every one does or may know the Plague of his o•n Heart, so they either do or may know what since it is especially above all the rest, which they Are most bent and inclined unto.
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Here the Lord of Hosts commands, Michael and his Angels, (which hath Rule over the Instruments of War He makes use of) that is, his Grace, Word and Spirit which is within thee, to fight with neither small nor great, save only with the King of Israel; that is, to fight not so much with the Inferiour Sins and Lusts,
Here the Lord of Hosts commands, Michael and his Angels, (which hath Rule over the Instruments of War He makes use of) that is, his Grace, Word and Spirit which is within thee, to fight with neither small nor great, save only with the King of Israel; that is, to fight not so much with the Inferior Sins and Lustiest,
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If we do once tame the most head-strong and unr•ly Beast in us, we shall also quickly bri•g into Subj•ction and due Order, all the other wild bru•ish part of us.
If we do once tame the most headstrong and unr•ly Beast in us, we shall also quickly bri•g into Subj•ction and due Order, all the other wild bru•ish part of us.
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Then did I beat them as small as Dust before the wind, I did cast them out as the Dirt in the Street, Psalm 18. 37, 38, 39, 42. This is making through and effectual Work of it.
Then did I beatrice them as small as Dust before the wind, I did cast them out as the Dirt in the Street, Psalm 18. 37, 38, 39, 42. This is making through and effectual Work of it.
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for it is now seen, that by our conquering one Sin or Lust by the help of our God, it is somewhat like cut•ing off Hydra's Head, another presently springs up and s•cceeds in the Room thereof.
for it is now seen, that by our conquering one since or Lust by the help of our God, it is somewhat like cut•ing off Hydra's Head, Another presently springs up and s•cceeds in the Room thereof.
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And so it is odds, that when Dominion is got over one Sin, even the Sin that doth so easily beset us, another Sin will succeed and easily beset us also.
And so it is odds, that when Dominion is god over one since, even the since that does so Easily beset us, Another since will succeed and Easily beset us also.
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For this is our business, and our whole Life was therefore given and lent us on this Earth, to be at perpetual War against Sin in all the several kinds and sorts thereof;
For this is our business, and our Whole Life was Therefore given and lent us on this Earth, to be At perpetual War against since in all the several Kinds and sorts thereof;
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The Method of God's working by his Grac• in the Souls of Men in driving out the Canaanites from thence is, By little and little. By little and little, I will drive them out from •••ore thee,
The Method of God's working by his Grac• in the Souls of Men in driving out the Canaanites from thence is, By little and little. By little and little, I will drive them out from •••ore thee,
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until thou be increased and inherit the Land, ••od. 23. 30. And so it is elsewhere written, The L••d shall increase you more and more, Psalm 115. 14. Which He doth so of his Saints and Servants till they i•he•it the Land, that is, enter into Heaven, which is t•e best Land of Inheritance.
until thou be increased and inherit the Land, ••od. 23. 30. And so it is elsewhere written, The L••d shall increase you more and more, Psalm 115. 14. Which He does so of his Saints and Servants till they i•he•it the Land, that is, enter into Heaven, which is t•e best Land of Inheritance.
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and accordingly a Lesson of Instruction was given unto him, which was this, I said that I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my Tongue, Psalm 39. 1. it was no less then seventeen Years before He came again;
and accordingly a lesson of Instruction was given unto him, which was this, I said that I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my Tongue, Psalm 39. 1. it was no less then seventeen years before He Come again;
but in seventy Years, which is all the Life of Man. The half I mean is this, I will take heed to my way•, this little is more then many People will observe,
but in seventy years, which is all the Life of Man. The half I mean is this, I will take heed to my way•, this little is more then many People will observe,
if they were to live to the days of Methusaleh. And if I should Preach unto ye seventy Years, I could not recommend unto ye a better and more useful Word of Instruction,
if they were to live to the days of Methuselah. And if I should Preach unto you seventy years, I could not recommend unto you a better and more useful Word of Instruction,
or Year, or seven Years hence, (if God in whose Hand our Breath is, should suffer us to live so long) or even in the Place of departed Souls (for they may Remember, Luke 16. 25. what they were in such a Place,
or Year, or seven years hence, (if God in whose Hand our Breath is, should suffer us to live so long) or even in the Place of departed Souls (for they may remember, Lycia 16. 25. what they were in such a Place,
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and at such a Time put in mind of and exhorted unto by such an ones Ministry,) and then and there tell me, that you have learned throughly and practised continually that short Word of Instruction, to take heed to your ways that ye sin not.
and At such a Time put in mind of and exhorted unto by such an ones Ministry,) and then and there tell me, that you have learned thoroughly and practised continually that short Word of Instruction, to take heed to your ways that you sin not.
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I have no greater Comfort in the World, and satisfaction of my Preaching than that (notwithstanding all those several inconveniencies and loss which attend me for it,
I have no greater Comfort in the World, and satisfaction of my Preaching than that (notwithstanding all those several inconveniences and loss which attend me for it,
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and I have given my self up more wholly unto spiritual things, than such as follow after Worldly Trades and Employments) yet this I gather from the sure Word of Prophesie,
and I have given my self up more wholly unto spiritual things, than such as follow After Worldly Trades and Employments) yet this I gather from the sure Word of Prophesy,
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and the Sin that doth so easily beset ye, and ye will not resist unto Blood, striving against Sin. Yet nevertheless the Scripture cannot be broken.
and the since that does so Easily beset you, and you will not resist unto Blood, striving against Sin. Yet nevertheless the Scripture cannot be broken.
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that until all this be done throughly, effectually, and constantly, there will be something (even what is Essential, Principal and Necessary) wanting in our Souls,
that until all this be done thoroughly, effectually, and constantly, there will be something (even what is Essential, Principal and Necessary) wanting in our Souls,
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As it is written, The Scripture foreseeing, that God would justifie the Heathen through Faith, preach•d before the Gospel unto Abraham, In thee shall all Nations be bl•ssed.
As it is written, The Scripture Foreseeing, that God would justify the Heathen through Faith, preach•d before the Gospel unto Abraham, In thee shall all nations be bl•ssed.
Even so in like manner the Scripture, which is very Pure and Holy, and was given to make us wise unto Salvation, which also knows what is the Will and Expectation and Decree of God (who is very Pure and Holy) hath chalked out Rules of the highest Perfections and Attainments;
Even so in like manner the Scripture, which is very Pure and Holy, and was given to make us wise unto Salvation, which also knows what is the Will and Expectation and decree of God (who is very Pure and Holy) hath chalked out Rules of the highest Perfections and Attainments;
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though withal it doth foresee that Men and Women through Ignorance, Errour, Failings, Infirmities and Temptations will not arrive up unto, but come short of them.
though withal it does foresee that Men and Women through Ignorance, Error, Failings, Infirmities and Temptations will not arrive up unto, but come short of them.
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nor yet well grounded Hope to be had for Men and Women without a sincere and diligent endeavour, without an actual pressing forward towards the mark of the high Calling which is in Christ Jesus;
nor yet well grounded Hope to be had for Men and Women without a sincere and diligent endeavour, without an actual pressing forward towards the mark of the high Calling which is in christ jesus;
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As aforesaid, for this cause God doth as yet leave us breathing on this Earth (o•ly for a very little while longer) that we should set in Order what things are wan•ing in our Souls.
As aforesaid, for this cause God does as yet leave us breathing on this Earth (o•ly for a very little while longer) that we should Set in Order what things Are wan•ing in our Souls.
If we have been and are a-doing this, when the Time draws nigh that we must die and be taken off from this Earth, God will translate us up into Heaven;
If we have been and Are doing this, when the Time draws High that we must die and be taken off from this Earth, God will translate us up into Heaven;
Yet here again on the other hand, it is so much the more hard to Preach thereon, inasmuch as Preaching the Word, should be in a somewhat higher strain, above the level of the usual Talk and Thoughts of common People;
Yet Here again on the other hand, it is so much the more hard to Preach thereon, inasmuch as Preaching the Word, should be in a somewhat higher strain, above the level of the usual Talk and Thoughts of Common People;
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or the Athenian-like temper which is in Mankind, in being desirous to hear or tell of some new thing, for besides to answer the expectation of our Hearers, it is our Duty, And new things do I declare, Isa. 42. 9. at least such as do newly spring up in our mind, although they be old Truths.
or the Athenian-like temper which is in Mankind, in being desirous to hear or tell of Some new thing, for beside to answer the expectation of our Hearers, it is our Duty, And new things do I declare, Isaiah 42. 9. At least such as do newly spring up in our mind, although they be old Truths.
as also to write and speak the same things again which we have already written and spoken, in order to stir up your pure Minds by way of Remembrance, and also to make safe and full Proof of our Ministry.
as also to write and speak the same things again which we have already written and spoken, in order to stir up your pure Minds by Way of Remembrance, and also to make safe and full Proof of our Ministry.
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and also some other farther Truths from week to week according as God bringeth the same to my Knowledge, herein I do exactly answer and comply with that saying of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Every Scribe instructed into the Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a House-holder which bringeth forth out of Treasury things new and old.
and also Some other farther Truths from Week to Week according as God brings the same to my Knowledge, herein I do exactly answer and comply with that saying of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, Every Scribe instructed into the Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a Householder which brings forth out of Treasury things new and old.
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My intention and design at present is only to make known what new and further Thoughts and Truths do arise in my Mind as I Treat upon these words, Thou shalt die and not live.
My intention and Design At present is only to make known what new and further Thoughts and Truths do arise in my Mind as I Treat upon these words, Thou shalt die and not live.
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Of which as we speak, it may be convenient and profitable to use this method. 1st, To handle the words simply and abstractedly, Thou shalt die and not live. 2dly.
Of which as we speak, it may be convenient and profitable to use this method. 1st, To handle the words simply and abstractedly, Thou shalt die and not live. 2dly.
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To shew what mighty Force, Reasoning and Exhor•ation is in this Consideration, Thou shalt die and not live, to the i•••nt t•at we may set our House, that is, all our Worldly Concerns, Body and Soul in Order,
To show what mighty Force, Reasoning and Exhor•ation is in this Consideration, Thou shalt die and not live, to the i•••nt t•at we may Set our House, that is, all our Worldly Concerns, Body and Soul in Order,
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These words were not spoken and intended to Hezekiah only, but they are also spoken and do belong unto and are for Admonition unto every Man and Woman of every Countrey, Nation and Language,
These words were not spoken and intended to Hezekiah only, but they Are also spoken and do belong unto and Are for Admonition unto every Man and Woman of every Country, nation and Language,
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It is hence demonstratively evident that it doth belong to all, because the reason thereof doth sensibly and evidently belong to all, Thou shalt die and not live, For if any Man or Woman is exempted or priviledged from Death and from being liable unto it,
It is hence demonstratively evident that it does belong to all, Because the reason thereof does sensibly and evidently belong to all, Thou shalt die and not live, For if any Man or Woman is exempted or privileged from Death and from being liable unto it,
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therefore of necessity these words of Isa. 38. 11. are a Command and Instruction, they are for the Learning and Admonition of every one of us upon whom the ends of the World are come.
Therefore of necessity these words of Isaiah 38. 11. Are a Command and Instruction, they Are for the Learning and Admonition of every one of us upon whom the ends of the World Are come.
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for we are to take and receive it all one, as if the Lord God should speak to every Son and Daughter of Men that were Descendants from Adam and Eve whom He bath Created and calls them all by Names.
for we Are to take and receive it all one, as if the Lord God should speak to every Son and Daughter of Men that were Descendants from Adam and Eve whom He bath Created and calls them all by Names.
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From whence it appears on one hand how God our invisible Creator (who during all our Infancy doth bind up and strengthen our Arms though too many know it not) for it is not the Nurse or Mother,
From whence it appears on one hand how God our invisible Creator (who during all our Infancy does bind up and strengthen our Arms though too many know it not) for it is not the Nurse or Mother,
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but God only who gives that care and compassion to the Nurse or Mother (in administring of help and doing of benefits God acts through the Creatures) and even he acts through them whilst they are doing of it.
but God only who gives that care and compassion to the Nurse or Mother (in administering of help and doing of benefits God acts through the Creatures) and even he acts through them while they Are doing of it.
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As he is Excell•nt in Counsel and Wonderful in working, even so his Works are by little and little, slow and gradual, in succession of time and by degrees.
As he is Excell•nt in Counsel and Wondered in working, even so his Works Are by little and little, slow and gradual, in succession of time and by Degrees.
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Said Jesus Christ the Son of God, the Image of the invisible God, the first-born of every Creature (for so Paul calls him by the Spirit) who in all things hath the preheminence and who shall declare his Generation (whereby is denoted the unconceivableness thereof) No Man taketh my life from me, I have Power to lay it down,
Said jesus christ the Son of God, the Image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every Creature (for so Paul calls him by the Spirit) who in all things hath the pre-eminence and who shall declare his Generation (whereby is denoted the conceivableness thereof) No Man Takes my life from me, I have Power to lay it down,
as I my self have been sufficiently threatened but I have not feared them upon this consideration, While they took Counsel together against me, they devised •o take away my life.
as I my self have been sufficiently threatened but I have not feared them upon this consideration, While they took Counsel together against me, they devised •o take away my life.
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But I trusted in thee, O Lord, I said thou art my God, my times are in thy hand, Psal. 31. 13, 14, 15. so th•t Men cannot so much as kill the Body, unless God doth first suffer it,
But I trusted in thee, Oh Lord, I said thou art my God, my times Are in thy hand, Psalm 31. 13, 14, 15. so th•t Men cannot so much as kill the Body, unless God does First suffer it,
And therefore the S•ripture doth so distinctly express it concerning him, Declared to be the Son of God with Power, according to the Spirit of Holiness (whereby is shewn forth that Holiness did help and contribute towards it) by the Resurrection from the dead, Sometimes is said that God raised him up, having loosed the pains of death.
And Therefore the S•ripture does so distinctly express it Concerning him, Declared to be the Son of God with Power, according to the Spirit of Holiness (whereby is shown forth that Holiness did help and contribute towards it) by the Resurrection from the dead, Sometime is said that God raised him up, having loosed the pains of death.
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for one is your Father, which is in Heaven, Matth. 23. 9. Have we not all one Father? Hath not one God Created us? Mal. 2. 10. Thou, O Lord, art our Father:
for one is your Father, which is in Heaven, Matthew 23. 9. Have we not all one Father? Hath not one God Created us? Malachi 2. 10. Thou, Oh Lord, art our Father:
and crudled me like Cheese? Thou hast clothed me with Skin and Flesh, and hast fenced me with Bones and Sinews, Job 10. 10. 11. And indeed without an Almighty Power (who worketh and we see him not) that Ordereth, it could never be that so Noble and Excellent a Creature should proceed from such a mean beginning.
and curdled me like Cheese? Thou hast clothed me with Skin and Flesh, and hast fenced me with Bones and Sinews, Job 10. 10. 11. And indeed without an Almighty Power (who works and we see him not) that Ordereth, it could never be that so Noble and Excellent a Creature should proceed from such a mean beginning.
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The Fathers according to the Flesh do nothing at all towards the infusion of the Soul (which is pure and only the Creation of God) and as for the viler part, the Body, they do no more towards it by the act of Generation,
The Father's according to the Flesh do nothing At all towards the infusion of the Soul (which is pure and only the Creation of God) and as for the Viler part, the Body, they do no more towards it by the act of Generation,
They are but Instruments in the hands of God, and by the meanness of them (if the blinded World can see so much) he doth the more magnifie his own Power.
They Are but Instruments in the hands of God, and by the meanness of them (if the blinded World can see so much) he does the more magnify his own Power.
Thine Eye did see my Substance yet being unperfect, and in thy Book all my Members were written, which in continuance were fashioned when as yet there was none of them, Psal. 139. 13, 14, 15, 16. How it is with us in the very same day that we are born, we may learn from what is written, And as for thy Nativity, in the day that thou was born, thy Navel was not cut,
Thine Eye did see my Substance yet being unperfect, and in thy Book all my Members were written, which in Continuance were fashioned when as yet there was none of them, Psalm 139. 13, 14, 15, 16. How it is with us in the very same day that we Are born, we may Learn from what is written, And as for thy Nativity, in the day that thou was born, thy Navel was not Cut,
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And then how it is afterwards during and throughout those six Stages and Periods of life (which we are to run through before we enter into Rest) Infancy, Childhood, Youth, Manhood, Declining Years and old Age;
And then how it is afterwards during and throughout those six Stages and Periods of life (which we Are to run through before we enter into Rest) Infancy, Childhood, Youth, Manhood, Declining years and old Age;
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I have often thought and admired within my self, how the ever-living God, (unto whom all Flesh shall come) doth summon and call for us severally through th• Postern-door and Gate of Death.
I have often Thought and admired within my self, how the everliving God, (unto whom all Flesh shall come) does summon and call for us severally through th• Postern-door and Gate of Death.
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And when I have enquired and my Heart hath searched diligently out of the Scriptures of Truth, what will become of us when we come to die, searching what or what manner of thing it is to die;
And when I have inquired and my Heart hath searched diligently out of the Scriptures of Truth, what will become of us when we come to die, searching what or what manner of thing it is to die;
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I find in the •criptures, that it is always expressed by these five or six manner of words, Dying, Deceasing, Departing, Yielding up the Ghost, Gathering to his Fathers, Falling asleep.
I find in the •criptures, that it is always expressed by these five or six manner of words, Dying, Deceasing, Departing, Yielding up the Ghost, Gathering to his Father's, Falling asleep.
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And it came to pass as her Soul was in departing, for she died, Gen. 35. 8. which was spoken of Rachel. And so when Elijah was to raise the Widows dead Son, He streched himself upon the Child three times,
And it Come to pass as her Soul was in departing, for she died, Gen. 35. 8. which was spoken of Rachel. And so when Elijah was to raise the Widows dead Son, He stretched himself upon the Child three times,
and cried unto the Lord and said, O Lord my God, I pray thee, let this Child's Soul come into him again, 1 Kings 17. 21. In the Margent there, it is, into his inward parts.
and cried unto the Lord and said, Oh Lord my God, I pray thee, let this Child's Soul come into him again, 1 Kings 17. 21. In the Margin there, it is, into his inward parts.
Besides these two plain and express Scriptures which do prove and confirm the matter in hand, to this give all the Prophets and Scripture witness, That Death is nothing else but a going out or departue of the Soul from the Body.
Beside these two plain and express Scriptures which do prove and confirm the matter in hand, to this give all the prophets and Scripture witness, That Death is nothing Else but a going out or departue of the Soul from the Body.
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This is commonly the Portion and distinguishing Character of the Godly and Righteous, that they go out of this Body with Peace of Conscience and Peace towards God;
This is commonly the Portion and distinguishing Character of the Godly and Righteous, that they go out of this Body with Peace of Conscience and Peace towards God;
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nor yet do we think clearly (for Dreaming is but a kind of confused Imagination) inasmuch as Death also doth take away the use of those faculties, which in sleep are only suspended for a time,
nor yet do we think clearly (for Dreaming is but a kind of confused Imagination) inasmuch as Death also does take away the use of those faculties, which in sleep Are only suspended for a time,
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therefore because that in this respect and for this reason it hath some resemblance and likeness to sleep, the Spirit of God doth sometimes so compare and call it.
Therefore Because that in this respect and for this reason it hath Some resemblance and likeness to sleep, the Spirit of God does sometime so compare and call it.
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Lord, now lettest thou thy Servant depart in Peace, according to thy Word, Luke 2. 29. This one Scripture s•ews forth and confirms all those two or three Truths •fore-spoken of.
Lord, now Lettest thou thy Servant depart in Peace, according to thy Word, Lycia 2. 29. This one Scripture s•ews forth and confirms all those two or three Truths •fore-spoken of.
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Hereby is shewn fo•th and gathered, that the Soul is only Tenant at Will to the Great Landlord of Heaven and Earth, wh•n she inhabits here in one of his little Houses or Cottages, viz. the Body here on Earth.
Hereby is shown fo•th and gathered, that the Soul is only Tenant At Will to the Great Landlord of Heaven and Earth, wh•n she inhabits Here in one of his little Houses or Cottages, viz. the Body Here on Earth.
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But now The S•cret of the Lord is with them that fear him, Psal. 25. 14. It sometimes happens that the Godly and Righteous do perceive and guess about the time God will have them to live here on this Earth.
But now The S•cret of the Lord is with them that Fear him, Psalm 25. 14. It sometime happens that the Godly and Righteous do perceive and guess about the time God will have them to live Here on this Earth.
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And so besides •he example of Jacob, Moses and Aaron, and others Registred in the Book of the Lord, I have read and heard of several of the Saints and Servants of God, who have had it revealed unto them a considerable time before in their foregoing life, near about what time and at what year of life they should die, which hath accordingly so came to pass.
And so beside •he Exampl of Jacob, Moses and Aaron, and Others Registered in the Book of the Lord, I have read and herd of several of the Saints and Servants of God, who have had it revealed unto them a considerable time before in their foregoing life, near about what time and At what year of life they should die, which hath accordingly so Come to pass.
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God knows whether it will be so) And when the time draws nigh that Israel (and so they that are of Israel) must die, they do with a willing mind resign and offer up their Soul unto God as in a readiness a little before that time comes.
God knows whither it will be so) And when the time draws High that Israel (and so they that Are of Israel) must die, they do with a willing mind resign and offer up their Soul unto God as in a readiness a little before that time comes.
as we see by the example and good temper of this Simeon, who was Just and Devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel. And so we should wait beforehand for the Consolation which God will give unto his Servants,
as we see by the Exampl and good temper of this Simeon, who was Just and Devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel. And so we should wait beforehand for the Consolation which God will give unto his Servants,
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It is very proper and pertinent to the matter in hand, to open and explain this manner of Speech, of seeing Death. The Infidel, Ungodly, Ig•orant or Brutish Person may at first look upon it as a nonsensical and false kind of saying, to see Death.
It is very proper and pertinent to the matter in hand, to open and explain this manner of Speech, of seeing Death. The Infidel, Ungodly, Ig•orant or Brutish Person may At First look upon it as a nonsensical and false kind of saying, to see Death.
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than when we look at or upon it only through a Crevice, Hole or Chink? Do not they see more who are at full liberty in the open Air and clear Sun-shine,
than when we look At or upon it only through a Crevice, Hold or Chink? Do not they see more who Are At full liberty in the open Air and clear Sunshine,
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Even so the Soul when she was in the Prison of the Body (bring my Soul out of Prison, Psal. 142. 7. saith the Psalmist) it only then looks through two little holes under the Eye-lids.
Even so the Soul when she was in the Prison of the Body (bring my Soul out of Prison, Psalm 142. 7. Says the Psalmist) it only then looks through two little holes under the Eyelids.
At present it looks through the two Windows or Casements of the Body, like the Mother of Sisera looking out at a window, Judges 5. 28. for as when we look through a Perspective-Glass, the Perspective-Glass of it self is blind and sees nothi•g at all:
At present it looks through the two Windows or Casements of the Body, like the Mother of Sisera looking out At a window, Judges 5. 28. for as when we look through a Perspective-glass, the Perspective-glass of it self is blind and sees nothi•g At all:
The Holy Ghost here alludes, that where things are very Fine, Beautiful, Comely, Costly, Clean, here it is usual to put something over them for a Defence or Covering, to preserve the Glory thereof from sullying,
The Holy Ghost Here alludes, that where things Are very Fine, Beautiful, Comely, Costly, Clean, Here it is usual to put something over them for a Defence or Covering, to preserve the Glory thereof from sullying,
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So I have several times thought and I do really believe (for so much may be gathered from the Scriptures of Truth) that we shall indeed s•e and find it so, that all this outward visible Creation (though indeed it doth seem very Beautiful and Glorious) is but as a Defence or Covering cast over the much yet greater Glory of the inward, invisible, imma•erial Creation of God.
So I have several times Thought and I do really believe (for so much may be gathered from the Scriptures of Truth) that we shall indeed s•e and find it so, that all this outward visible Creation (though indeed it does seem very Beautiful and Glorious) is but as a Defence or Covering cast over the much yet greater Glory of the inward, invisible, imma•erial Creation of God.
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And furthermore, all the Glory of this present Creation is to be done away, to usher in and make room for the yet much greater Glory of the future Creation of God.
And furthermore, all the Glory of this present Creation is to be done away, to usher in and make room for the yet much greater Glory of the future Creation of God.
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For if that •hich was done away is Glorious (as indeed it was) much more that which remaineth is Glorious, 2 Cor. 3. 10, 11. For behold I create new Heavens and new Earth,
For if that •hich was done away is Glorious (as indeed it was) much more that which remains is Glorious, 2 Cor. 3. 10, 11. For behold I create new Heavens and new Earth,
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and the former shall not •e remembered, nor come into mind, Isa. 65. 17. For these new Heavens and new Earth shall be so exceedingly more Glor•ous, that the present Heavens and the present Earth have no Glory (he would tell a falshood that should say so,
and the former shall not •e remembered, nor come into mind, Isaiah 65. 17. For these new Heavens and new Earth shall be so exceedingly more Glor•ous, that the present Heavens and the present Earth have no Glory (he would tell a falsehood that should say so,
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And inasmuch as seeing Face to Face is more than seeing through a Glass darkly, by certain and necessary consequence, the Soul will see more in her separated state in the invisible World,
And inasmuch as seeing Face to Face is more than seeing through a Glass darkly, by certain and necessary consequence, the Soul will see more in her separated state in the invisible World,
or to Breathe forth, Her•by is shewn forth the wonderful Workmanship and contr•vance of God; that the Soul, like the Godhead himself, is purely an invisible Being.
or to Breathe forth, Her•by is shown forth the wondered Workmanship and contr•vance of God; that the Soul, like the Godhead himself, is purely an invisible Being.
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then the Angel of the Lord ascended in the flame of the Altar, Judg. 13. 19, 20. Even so here it may be reasoned and supposed (for it is a wonderful thing of God and his doing wonderously) the thing is most true, that when we stand by the Bed-side of our dying acquaintance, we see nothing but a little struggling, gasping or such like.
then the Angel of the Lord ascended in the flame of the Altar, Judges 13. 19, 20. Even so Here it may be reasoned and supposed (for it is a wondered thing of God and his doing wondrously) the thing is most true, that when we stand by the Bedside of our dying acquaintance, we see nothing but a little struggling, gasping or such like.
and this is a seeing Death. The Wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof (but thou dost not see it) and canst not tell, whence it cometh, and whither it goeth.
and this is a seeing Death. The Wind blows where it lists, and thou Hearst the found thereof (but thou dost not see it) and Canst not tell, whence it comes, and whither it Goes.
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but we cannot tell exactly the particular Place from whence it came (from God and Heaven in the General) neither can we tell the particular Place where it goes, only in the General, that it is to return to God,
but we cannot tell exactly the particular Place from whence it Come (from God and Heaven in the General) neither can we tell the particular Place where it Goes, only in the General, that it is to return to God,
even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all, Eccles. 11. 5. We know not which way the Spirit came into the Infant whilst it was in the Womb, by Creation and Infusion from God in the General;
even so thou Knowest not the works of God who makes all, Eccles. 11. 5. We know not which Way the Spirit Come into the Infant while it was in the Womb, by Creation and Infusion from God in the General;
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Then they shall more clearly perceive the Truth of what hath been afore written, when they shall in their individual Persons be brought down to the People of old Time.
Then they shall more clearly perceive the Truth of what hath been afore written, when they shall in their Individu Persons be brought down to the People of old Time.
According to the Method and Favour which God afforded unto old Simeon, we gather hence, that it is a very great Blessing and distinguishing Mercy of God;
According to the Method and Favour which God afforded unto old Simeon, we gather hence, that it is a very great Blessing and distinguishing Mercy of God;
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for he doth not vouchsafe this favour unto all but only to his Elect, neither doth he deal so with every sort of People, to have this revealed and manifested unto them, that they shall not see Death before they see the Lord's Christ.
for he does not vouchsafe this favour unto all but only to his Elect, neither does he deal so with every sort of People, to have this revealed and manifested unto them, that they shall not see Death before they see the Lord's christ.
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It is reported of Julius Caesar that a little before he was Murdered in the Senate-Hoase, that he did see the Apparition of himself in the form of a dead Man;
It is reported of Julius Caesar that a little before he was Murdered in the Senate-Hoase, that he did see the Apparition of himself in the from of a dead Man;
or the Soul that is Christ's, runs and makes to Christ who promises and will perform it also, I will gather my Children togeth•r even as a Hen gathereth her Chickens under her wings, Mat. 23. 37. He shall cover thee with his Feathers and under his wings thou shalt trust, his Truth shall be thy Shield and Buckler, Psal. 91. 3. Then let Death and the Devil come to destroy that Soul if they can.
or the Soul that is Christ's, runs and makes to christ who promises and will perform it also, I will gather my Children togeth•r even as a Hen gathereth her Chickens under her wings, Mathew 23. 37. He shall cover thee with his Feathers and under his wings thou shalt trust, his Truth shall be thy Shield and Buckler, Psalm 91. 3. Then let Death and the devil come to destroy that Soul if they can.
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when the very same things, which seem to be destroyed and come to nothing, are raised up into Life and Being again, never more to turn into Corruption,
when the very same things, which seem to be destroyed and come to nothing, Are raised up into Life and Being again, never more to turn into Corruption,
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All this stands ratified and confirmed with this kind of Speech, Repentance shall be hid from mine Eyes, Hos. 13. 14. whereby is shewn forth the Immutability and •••edfastness of God's Councel and Determination herei•.
All this Stands ratified and confirmed with this kind of Speech, Repentance shall be hid from mine Eyes, Hos. 13. 14. whereby is shown forth the Immutability and •••edfastness of God's Council and Determination herei•.
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And when all these things shall so be, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in Victory, 1 Cor. 15. 24. which very words are quoted out of Isa. 25. 8. He will swallow up Death in Victory;
And when all these things shall so be, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in Victory, 1 Cor. 15. 24. which very words Are quoted out of Isaiah 25. 8. He will swallow up Death in Victory;
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For instead of, Thou shalt die and not live, then it will be returned and said to the unspeakable rejoycing and exultation of us Creatures, Thou shalt live and not die.
For instead of, Thou shalt die and not live, then it will be returned and said to the unspeakable rejoicing and exultation of us Creatures, Thou shalt live and not die.
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I do the more willingly make known and rehearse these things unto ye, both because they do flow from that Fo•ntain or Well of Truth which lies in our Text;
I do the more willingly make known and rehearse these things unto you, both Because they do flow from that Fo•ntain or Well of Truth which lies in our Text;
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For whereas on the other worse side, one sin retained and dwelling in a Man, is the Root that beareth Gall and Wormwood, and is the cause of all that Alienation from and Enmity towards God (none being Enemies to him but through their own wicked works.) So again, on the other hand, this cleanness of heart, is like the pulling or rubbing of filth, filmn or scales from our Eyes, in order to help our Eye-sight;
For whereas on the other Worse side, one since retained and Dwelling in a Man, is the Root that bears Gall and Wormwood, and is the cause of all that Alienation from and Enmity towards God (none being Enemies to him but through their own wicked works.) So again, on the other hand, this cleanness of heart, is like the pulling or rubbing of filth, filmn or scales from our Eyes, in order to help our Eyesight;
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but also when it walks through the Valley of the shadow of Death, I will fear no Evil (why so?) for thou art with me, Psal. 23. 4. A clean Heart doth see a good God,
but also when it walks through the Valley of the shadow of Death, I will Fear no Evil (why so?) for thou art with me, Psalm 23. 4. A clean Heart does see a good God,
and from thence they would ground their Imaginations or Dictates of Unbelief. But in their Answers there remaineth falshood, and miserable Comforters are they all.
and from thence they would ground their Imaginations or Dictates of Unbelief. But in their Answers there remains falsehood, and miserable Comforters Are they all.
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But this is only the favour God bears unto his own People and the Heritage of the Servants of the Lord, No Weapon that is formed against them shall prosper, Isa. 54. 17. For though the Devil thought to make an end of them and destroy them utterly by Sin and Death ▪ yet they are escaped whole and safe through them both.
But this is only the favour God bears unto his own People and the Heritage of the Servants of the Lord, No Weapon that is formed against them shall prosper, Isaiah 54. 17. For though the devil Thought to make an end of them and destroy them utterly by since and Death ▪ yet they Are escaped Whole and safe through them both.
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TO see the Lord's Christ before we see Death, is to be a Partaker of the Divine Nature, to have the Christian or Christ-like Nature formed and fashioned within us.
TO see the Lord's christ before we see Death, is to be a Partaker of the Divine Nature, to have the Christian or Christlike Nature formed and fashioned within us.
This word, wholly and whole being repeated twice here in the same verse, doth shew that th• Holy Ghost do•h lay exceeding much stress and necessit• thereon.
This word, wholly and Whole being repeated twice Here in the same verse, does show that th• Holy Ghost do•h lay exceeding much stress and necessit• thereon.
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But here is the fault and failure of the generalit• of People, of those who call themselves Christian whether they be of the straiter Sect of the Christia• Religion, whatever it be,
But Here is the fault and failure of the generalit• of People, of those who call themselves Christian whither they be of the straiter Sect of the Christia• Religion, whatever it be,
But it hath been my Observation a long time and I seldom knew it fail that when I have came near and beheld the Lives and Manner of Conversation of the Dissenters, who seem to be more Religious than ordinary, who talk so much of Christ, I find that they are for taking up Christ in some,
But it hath been my Observation a long time and I seldom knew it fail that when I have Come near and beheld the Lives and Manner of Conversation of the Dissenters, who seem to be more Religious than ordinary, who talk so much of christ, I find that they Are for taking up christ in Some,
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And whereas he that keeps Christ's Sayings, shall never see Death, John 8. 51. Yet they do not keep and obey that last Commandment which Christ Jesus is Recorded to have given,
And whereas he that keeps Christ's Sayings, shall never see Death, John 8. 51. Yet they do not keep and obey that last Commandment which christ jesus is Recorded to have given,
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as consequently comprehensive and of greatest concernment of all the rest, Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever he hath commanded us, Matth. 28. 20. But contrariwise several of them do break some or more of these least Commandments and teach Men so, Matth. 5. 19. Do not some break or rather neglect those his lesser Commandments concerning Baptism and the Lord's Supper;
as consequently comprehensive and of greatest concernment of all the rest, Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever he hath commanded us, Matthew 28. 20. But contrariwise several of them do break Some or more of these lest commandments and teach Men so, Matthew 5. 19. Do not Some break or rather neglect those his lesser commandments Concerning Baptism and the Lord's Supper;
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These are lesser Commandments (which are only the possitive outward Duties or Ordinances of Religion) in comparison to the greater things of the Law which concern intrinsick Good or Evil, Right or Wrong.
These Are lesser commandments (which Are only the positive outward Duties or Ordinances of Religion) in comparison to the greater things of the Law which concern intrinsic Good or Evil, Right or Wrong.
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Again, doth another sort observe strictly the weightier matters of the Law, Judgment, Justice, and Mercy? For it hath been observed of those who are called Rigid Strict Presbyterians;
Again, does Another sort observe strictly the Weightier matters of the Law, Judgement, justice, and Mercy? For it hath been observed of those who Are called Rigid Strict Presbyterians;
•hat they have been given unto Oppression, Injurious Dealing, all for their own ends, an Heart they have exercised with covetous practices, cursed Children, 2. Pet. 2. 14. And they have been noted to be Stubborn, Perverse, Blood-thirsty and Cruel.
•hat they have been given unto Oppression, Injurious Dealing, all for their own ends, an Heart they have exercised with covetous practices, cursed Children, 2. Pet. 2. 14. And they have been noted to be Stubborn, Perverse, Bloodthirsty and Cruel.
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Now if you charge any of them closely and talk with them of these things, they have a parcel of Sayings and Excuses (as indeed all Sin and Transgression hath its excuse:
Now if you charge any of them closely and talk with them of these things, they have a parcel of Sayings and Excuses (as indeed all since and Transgression hath its excuse:
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There being nothing so bad in the World, but somewhat may be said for it) Distinctions and Traditions of their own whereby they would make the Commandments of God of none effect.
There being nothing so bad in the World, but somewhat may be said for it) Distinctions and Traditions of their own whereby they would make the commandments of God of none Effect.
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Which Disobedience and Prevarication of theirs shews that Christ the Wisdom of the Father, who knew was in Man, had not supposed against a vain and unlikely thing, such as would never happen;
Which Disobedience and Prevarication of theirs shows that christ the Wisdom of the Father, who knew was in Man, had not supposed against a vain and unlikely thing, such as would never happen;
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But what is the consequence or harm of breaking of one of the least of those his Commandments and teaching Men so? He shall be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven, which there signifies the Ministration or Profession of the Gospel.
But what is the consequence or harm of breaking of one of the least of those his commandments and teaching Men so? He shall be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven, which there signifies the Ministration or Profession of the Gospel.
And by what follows in the next verse, Except your Righteousness shall exceed the Right•ousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
And by what follows in the next verse, Except your Righteousness shall exceed the Right•ousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
for it may be truly understood and gathered, that such who break one of the least Comma•dments of Christ and teach Men so, shall not only be called l•ast in the Kingdom of Heaven,
for it may be truly understood and gathered, that such who break one of the least Comma•dments of christ and teach Men so, shall not only be called l•ast in the Kingdom of Heaven,
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whereas indeed and in truth from the like Reasoning of Christ it may be understood, that these ought to be done and observed also as we•• as the others.
whereas indeed and in truth from the like Reasoning of christ it may be understood, that these ought to be done and observed also as we•• as the Others.
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I take God to Record this day (who is greater than our Hearts and knoweth all things) that all along throughout my Preaching and Writing, in all my Books and Sermons (as himself will witness herein for me at the last day of Judgment) I have taught and affirmed constantly,
I take God to Record this day (who is greater than our Hearts and Knoweth all things) that all along throughout my Preaching and Writing, in all my Books and Sermons (as himself will witness herein for me At the last day of Judgement) I have taught and affirmed constantly,
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See Mark 7. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. Though for this very things sake, because I have declared and testified the Will and Commandment of God to be on that wise,
See Mark 7. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. Though for this very things sake, Because I have declared and testified the Will and Commandment of God to be on that wise,
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and against them that turn aside the Stranger from his Right, Mal. 3. 8. For this cause my Books and Ministry hath been rejected by the Corrupt and Ig•orant Multitude of this World.
and against them that turn aside the Stranger from his Right, Malachi 3. 8. For this cause my Books and Ministry hath been rejected by the Corrupt and Ig•orant Multitude of this World.
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and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still, Rev. 22. 11. So if they go on still in their refusal to hear or receive that part of God's Word which is committed to my Ministration,
and he that is filthy, let him be filthy still, Rev. 22. 11. So if they go on still in their refusal to hear or receive that part of God's Word which is committed to my Ministration,
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and in their other Stubbornness and Reproaches (for their Lips have spoken lies, their Tongue hath muttered Perversness, Isa. 59. 13.) I shall sooner convince them out of the Law, take it in the whole together and not by piece-meal only, to be Sinners and Transgressors herein,
and in their other Stubbornness and Reproaches (for their Lips have spoken lies, their Tongue hath muttered Perverseness, Isaiah 59. 13.) I shall sooner convince them out of the Law, take it in the Whole together and not by piecemeal only, to be Sinners and Transgressors herein,
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neither have our steps declined from thy way, Psal. 44. 17. The very nature of a Covenant stands on this wise, to observe all the several sorts thereof.
neither have our steps declined from thy Way, Psalm 44. 17. The very nature of a Covenant Stands on this wise, to observe all the several sorts thereof.
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Gather my Saints together unto me, those that have made a Covenant with me by Sacrifice, Psal. 5. 6. How they have kept his Ten Commandments from their Youth up,
Gather my Saints together unto me, those that have made a Covenant with me by Sacrifice, Psalm 5. 6. How they have kept his Ten commandments from their Youth up,
whether of the Old o• New Testament, they ought to be observed all one, i• being God's S•atute Book, whereby he governs over the Nations of the Earth, all one as the Acts of Parliament of this Nation are kept and done accordingly.
whither of the Old o• New Testament, they ought to be observed all one, i• being God's S•atute Book, whereby he governs over the nations of the Earth, all one as the Acts of Parliament of this nation Are kept and done accordingly.
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Now as when one is Arraign'd for Murder, Felony, or any other Capital Crime, it will not avail and save him if he should plead and say for himself, that he had obeyed and kept all the Laws of England besides.
Now as when one is Arraigned for Murder, Felony, or any other Capital Crime, it will not avail and save him if he should plead and say for himself, that he had obeyed and kept all the Laws of England beside.
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So it may be reasoned concerning the keeping of some and neglecting or transgressing of others, run them changeably throughout all the Ten Commandments.
So it may be reasoned Concerning the keeping of Some and neglecting or transgressing of Others, run them changeably throughout all the Ten commandments.
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Which as himself P•raseth it, serveth •nto the example and shadow of Heavenly things, and it is else where expresly said as pertaining to this, That though it be another Man's Covenant,
Which as himself P•raseth it, serves •nto the Exampl and shadow of Heavenly things, and it is Else where expressly said as pertaining to this, That though it be Another Man's Covenant,
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Even so it is as to God's Covenant unto Man. If we would indeed have the Benefit and precious Promises belonging to the Covenant, we must not in the performing and fulfilling the same on our parts, we are to add nothing to it,
Even so it is as to God's Covenant unto Man. If we would indeed have the Benefit and precious Promises belonging to the Covenant, we must not in the performing and fulfilling the same on our parts, we Are to add nothing to it,
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The Covenant of God is the Word and Law of God (for so it is called in sundry places of Scripture) and the Word and Law of God is God himself and Christ himself.
The Covenant of God is the Word and Law of God (for so it is called in sundry places of Scripture) and the Word and Law of God is God himself and christ himself.
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Ye cannot serve God and Mammon. Although many foolish deceived People and outward Worshippers, who serve divers Lusts and Pleasures, would vainly imagine and think to divide their service one half for God and another half for the World or their own Lusts. But herein they do greatly err,
You cannot serve God and Mammon. Although many foolish deceived People and outward Worshippers, who serve diverse Lustiest and Pleasures, would vainly imagine and think to divide their service one half for God and Another half for the World or their own Lusts. But herein they do greatly err,
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And if People would willingly, really, and unfeign•dly have Christ formed within them, they must have Christ formed within them throughout or not at all.
And if People would willingly, really, and unfeign•dly have christ formed within them, they must have christ formed within them throughout or not At all.
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There was a little Type and Signification of this in what is w•itten, Now the Coat of Jesus was without Seam, wo•en f•om the top throughout, John 19. 23.
There was a little Type and Signification of this in what is w•itten, Now the Coat of jesus was without Seam, wo•en f•om the top throughout, John 19. 23.
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For otherwise it may be a shew and representation of Christ within, but it is not Christ indeed no more than a• unshapen lump of Flesh is a real Child,
For otherwise it may be a show and representation of christ within, but it is not christ indeed no more than a• unshapen lump of Flesh is a real Child,
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Where in t•uth at the very first of all the •••stance is imperfect, and all the Members in con•••uan•e are fashioned when as yet there was none of them;
Where in t•uth At the very First of all the •••stance is imperfect, and all the Members in con•••uan•e Are fashioned when as yet there was none of them;
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And as the Carpenter or Carver now taketh any common piece of Wood and stretcheth out the Rule, he marketh it out with a line, he fitteth it unto the Planes,
And as the Carpenter or Carver now Takes any Common piece of Wood and Stretcheth out the Rule, he marks it out with a line, he fits it unto the Planes,
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and he worketh it out with a Compass, and maketh it after the Figure of a Man, according to the Beauty of a Man that it may remain in his House, Isa. 41. 13. The Spirit of God doth describe it on this wise;
and he works it out with a Compass, and makes it After the Figure of a Man, according to the Beauty of a Man that it may remain in his House, Isaiah 41. 13. The Spirit of God does describe it on this wise;
For thou also hast wrought all our Works in us, Isa. 26. 12. Or as it is in the Margent there for us. He takes near upon the same Method and Order in the Souls of Men, in forming and fashioning them fit for himself.
For thou also hast wrought all our Works in us, Isaiah 26. 12. Or as it is in the Margin there for us. He Takes near upon the same Method and Order in the Souls of Men, in forming and fashioning them fit for himself.
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If we would thus give up our selves wholly and throughly and continually to follow the Guidings and Leadings of our God, he would at length so order and effect the matter unt•l every Thought in us should be brought into Captivity unto the Obedience of Christ.
If we would thus give up our selves wholly and thoroughly and continually to follow the Guidings and Leadings of our God, he would At length so order and Effect the matter unt•l every Thought in us should be brought into Captivity unto the obedience of christ.
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By what words of Truth one single Thought 〈 ◊ 〉 brought into Captivity, another is also, by the same or like words of Truth which God doth infuse or lay before the Soul. And so it would go on and successively till every Thought is brought into Captivity unto the Obedience of Christ.
By what words of Truth one single Thought 〈 ◊ 〉 brought into Captivity, Another is also, by the same or like words of Truth which God does infuse or lay before the Soul. And so it would go on and successively till every Thought is brought into Captivity unto the obedience of christ.
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For less than this God will not accept of, and until this be done in him •r her no Man or Woman can be certain of their own Salvation or make their Calling and Election sure.
For less than this God will not accept of, and until this be done in him •r her no Man or Woman can be certain of their own Salvation or make their Calling and Election sure.
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For according to the Judgment and Estimate of the World they are good Christians and good People, who are good only in some things and now and then do a few good deeds.
For according to the Judgement and Estimate of the World they Are good Christians and good People, who Are good only in Some things and now and then do a few good Deeds.
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Do we not this very day see with our Eyes and hear with our Ears, that the Strain and Course of the World goes on near at this rate? And then farther as to Thoughts, here the Heart of every Man is deep.
Do we not this very day see with our Eyes and hear with our Ears, that the Strain and Course of the World Goes on near At this rate? And then farther as to Thoughts, Here the Heart of every Man is deep.
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It is Universally imagined that Thoughts are free, and let them have but a fair outside Religious Conversation, (for the Multitude and Generations of People have been outward Worshippers of God all along) they shall pass well enough in the esteem of the World.
It is Universally imagined that Thoughts Are free, and let them have but a fair outside Religious Conversation, (for the Multitude and Generations of People have been outward Worshippers of God all along) they shall pass well enough in the esteem of the World.
But in opposition and contradistinction to all this God is not as Man but above Man. For my thoughts are not your thoughts neither your ways my ways saith the Lord:
But in opposition and contradistinction to all this God is not as Man but above Man. For my thoughts Are not your thoughts neither your ways my ways Says the Lord:
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His Word at present (much more will his future Judgment and Retribution for this is grounded upon the other) takes notice and cognizance of every Thought, 2 Cor. 10. 5. And if this Word of God be continually Preached and made known to the Heart and Conscience it will not let it rest and be at quiet until every Thought is brought into Captivity unto the Obedience of Christ.
His Word At present (much more will his future Judgement and Retribution for this is grounded upon the other) Takes notice and cognizance of every Thought, 2 Cor. 10. 5. And if this Word of God be continually Preached and made known to the Heart and Conscience it will not let it rest and be At quiet until every Thought is brought into Captivity unto the obedience of christ.
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His Word which is a Discerner of the Thoughts and Intents of the Heart, doth more mind what is within than what is without the Man. O Jerusalem wash thine Heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be clean,
His Word which is a Discerner of the Thoughts and Intents of the Heart, does more mind what is within than what is without the Man. Oh Jerusalem wash thine Heart from wickedness, that thou Mayest be clean,
how long shall thy vain Thoughts lodge within thee? Jer. 4. 14. Hence it appears that it is not sufficient barely to stop the hand or cease from the outward act of wickedness,
how long shall thy vain Thoughts lodge within thee? Jer. 4. 14. Hence it appears that it is not sufficient barely to stop the hand or cease from the outward act of wickedness,
How very few do all this even among the Professors and Religious also? Let them make what pretences, appearances and shew they will by going constantly to the Exercises and Ordinances of Religion,
How very few do all this even among the Professors and Religious also? Let them make what pretences, appearances and show they will by going constantly to the Exercises and Ordinances of Religion,
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Which last Epithet, Universal, is fitly added as comprehensive of all the rest; as also to distinguish and know it from the Partial Religion of the Multitude;
Which last Epithet, Universal, is fitly added as comprehensive of all the rest; as also to distinguish and know it from the Partial Religion of the Multitude;
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And People will find (I do hereby warn and testifie that they do not discern it then only when it is too late and when the door is shut) that there is more to be done,
And People will find (I do hereby warn and testify that they do not discern it then only when it is too late and when the door is shut) that there is more to be done,
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to whom God shall Answer, I never knew ye, Depart from me ye that work Iniquity, Matth, 7. 21. 23. Now the working iniquity signifies the doing those things which are not Equal.
to whom God shall Answer, I never knew you, Depart from me you that work Iniquity, Matthew, 7. 21. 23. Now the working iniquity signifies the doing those things which Are not Equal.
Even at that day of general and final Judgment (notwithstanding the present heart-burnings, and self-justifyings of the Religious) The Lord will shew who are his,
Even At that day of general and final Judgement (notwithstanding the present heartburnings, and self-justifyings of the Religious) The Lord will show who Are his,
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and who is Holy, and will cause him to come near unto him, even whom he hath chosen, he will cause to come near unto him, Numb. 16. 5. I do really believe and am verily persuaded,
and who is Holy, and will cause him to come near unto him, even whom he hath chosen, he will cause to come near unto him, Numb. 16. 5. I do really believe and am verily persuaded,
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for I gather as m•ch from the Scriptures and particularly from that saying of Christ, That which is highly esteemed amongst Men, is abomination in the sight of God, Luke 16. 15. That many People will be damned, and go to Hell;
for I gather as m•ch from the Scriptures and particularly from that saying of christ, That which is highly esteemed among Men, is abomination in the sighed of God, Lycia 16. 15. That many People will be damned, and go to Hell;
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As again, several will be saved whom the World doth revile and cast out their Name as Evil, in like manner as their Fore-fathers did to the Prophets, Impoverish and Oppress,
As again, several will be saved whom the World does revile and cast out their Name as Evil, in like manner as their Forefathers did to the prophets, Impoverish and Oppress,
But how must such be ashamed to see those very same Souls had in Honour and Rewarded by the Infinite and Glorious God, whom they made and used as the filth and off•scouring of the World, had in Derision and a Proverb of Repro ch, and esteemed as the contemptible ones of the Earth.
But how must such be ashamed to see those very same Souls had in Honour and Rewarded by the Infinite and Glorious God, whom they made and used as the filth and off•scouring of the World, had in Derision and a Proverb of Repro changed, and esteemed as the contemptible ones of the Earth.
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The Scene will change, and there will then appear another face of things. I do the more willingly here put in mind of these things for two Reasons. 1 st.
The Scene will change, and there will then appear Another face of things. I do the more willingly Here put in mind of these things for two Reasons. 1 Saint.
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They will not be ashamed, neither in this World nor yet in the World to come, If they have respect unto all God's Statutes, Psal. 119. 6. But in both these and so in like cases, we ought to think as near as we can according to the Law and the Testimoy and according to the Light that is in them,
They will not be ashamed, neither in this World nor yet in the World to come, If they have respect unto all God's Statutes, Psalm 119. 6. But in both these and so in like cases, we ought to think as near as we can according to the Law and the Testimoy and according to the Light that is in them,
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To explain the very sence and meaning of that Word, it will be necessary to use this instance and similitude, suppose that we did see or word was brought unto us, that all such an House, wherein was a great Assembly of People were on Fire, what running and scampering would there be to the doors? And each one would press upon another, who could get out first.
To explain the very sense and meaning of that Word, it will be necessary to use this instance and similitude, suppose that we did see or word was brought unto us, that all such an House, wherein was a great Assembly of People were on Fire, what running and scampering would there be to the doors? And each one would press upon Another, who could get out First.
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And as to this again, the rule i• certain that if any one doth not in this Life (which is the time o• Probation and Trial on this account) do things worthy to stand before the Son of Man,
And as to this again, the Rule i• certain that if any one does not in this Life (which is the time o• Probation and Trial on this account) do things worthy to stand before the Son of Man,
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unless People bring forth fruits meet for Repentance, and so except People do things meet for Heaven before they die, they will never go to Heaven after that they die.
unless People bring forth fruits meet for Repentance, and so except People do things meet for Heaven before they die, they will never go to Heaven After that they die.
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As to that important Question, What we must do to be saved, or ▪ how much we must do to be saved? Or to get into Heaven? In these two foregoing Texts it is said, The Kingdom of Heaven suffereth Violence,
As to that important Question, What we must do to be saved, or ▪ how much we must do to be saved? Or to get into Heaven? In these two foregoing Texts it is said, The Kingdom of Heaven suffers Violence,
Strive to enter into the streight Gate, Luke 13. 24. It hath been observed by the learned in that Language, that the Word, strive, in the Original Greek, doth require to put forth the utmost Strength,
Strive to enter into the straight Gate, Lycia 13. 24. It hath been observed by the learned in that Language, that the Word, strive, in the Original Greek, does require to put forth the utmost Strength,
even until we break a Vein and the Blood gusheth forth (which none of the Lazy Formalists, meer outward Worshippers and nominal Christians can pretend unto) and so again we read, That the Righteous shall scarcely be saved.
even until we break a Vein and the Blood gusheth forth (which none of the Lazy Formalists, mere outward Worshippers and nominal Christians can pretend unto) and so again we read, That the Righteous shall scarcely be saved.
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so many true sayings of God concerning the exceeding difficulty, danger and fear of disappointment herein, that they who have enquired and searched diligently therein of the very Terms and Condi•ions of this Salvation, do truly make this return upon their whole search and enquiry of this matter, That the Kingdom of God is a Pearl of great Price, which if a Man would buy and obtain, he must sell all that he hath and give for it.
so many true sayings of God Concerning the exceeding difficulty, danger and Fear of disappointment herein, that they who have inquired and searched diligently therein of the very Terms and Condi•ions of this Salvation, do truly make this return upon their Whole search and enquiry of this matter, That the Kingdom of God is a Pearl of great Price, which if a Man would buy and obtain, he must fell all that he hath and give for it.
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Forasmuch as he will not dwell with any Evil, or with a Body that is leavened or tainted with Sin. Now if People will not bid up to the Price, which the Lord hath put upon it, they must go away without it;
Forasmuch as he will not dwell with any Evil, or with a Body that is leavened or tainted with Sin. Now if People will not bid up to the Price, which the Lord hath put upon it, they must go away without it;
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Behold I have told you before, and I do hereby warn People of as much before hand, against the Time they shall see it fulfilled and found true in the valley of Derision, that all People will not go to Heaven, who now seek to go to Heaven.
Behold I have told you before, and I do hereby warn People of as much before hand, against the Time they shall see it fulfilled and found true in the valley of Derision, that all People will not go to Heaven, who now seek to go to Heaven.
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I am to look to this, and to take heed to my self, least the Devil deceive me also (O the exceeding subtlety of the old Serpent) even whi••• I am laying down Rules out of the Scriptures of Truth to prevent his deceiving of others.
I am to look to this, and to take heed to my self, lest the devil deceive me also (Oh the exceeding subtlety of the old Serpent) even whi••• I am laying down Rules out of the Scriptures of Truth to prevent his deceiving of Others.
See ye well to it, therefore all that shall hear or read this, that now the Kingdom and Word of God is a Preaching unto you, that every one of ye do press in thereat;
See you well to it, Therefore all that shall hear or read this, that now the Kingdom and Word of God is a Preaching unto you, that every one of you do press in thereat;
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Looking diligently, least any Man fail of the Grace of God, left there be any Fornicator or Profane Person as Esau (and so it is applicable in like manner,
Looking diligently, lest any Man fail of the Grace of God, left there be any Fornicator or Profane Person as Esau (and so it is applicable in like manner,
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I have read of one, who was converted and brought over to a most Holy, Precise and Religious kind of Life, by the Dream of a Night Vision or by a Voice speaking unto him in his Sleep;
I have read of one, who was converted and brought over to a most Holy, Precise and Religious kind of Life, by the Dream of a Night Vision or by a Voice speaking unto him in his Sleep;
Now he that had this Vision was an outward Worshipper, Religious at the common Rate, Standard or Measure as it goes ordinarily in the World with the Generality and Multitude.
Now he that had this Vision was an outward Worshipper, Religious At the Common Rate, Standard or Measure as it Goes ordinarily in the World with the Generality and Multitude.
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But if such an one whom the World accounted very Religious, should perish, Good God! What will become of us, who are not Religious, perhaps to the tenth degree,
But if such an one whom the World accounted very Religious, should perish, Good God! What will become of us, who Are not Religious, perhaps to the tenth degree,
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and foolish are they who do not endeavour all that they can after it) to be in all things what God commandeth us, very circumspect and to abound in all Holy Conversation and Godliness,
and foolish Are they who do not endeavour all that they can After it) to be in all things what God commands us, very circumspect and to abound in all Holy Conversation and Godliness,
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For truly, if we consider throughly the great displeasure God Almighty hath to Sin, as is set forth in 2 Pet. 2. 4, 5, 6. He spared not the Angels that sinned.
For truly, if we Consider thoroughly the great displeasure God Almighty hath to since, as is Set forth in 2 Pet. 2. 4, 5, 6. He spared not the Angels that sinned.
unto whom there arose not a Prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, Deut. 34. 10. yet if this very Man so familiar with,
unto whom there arose not a Prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, Deuteronomy 34. 10. yet if this very Man so familiar with,
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when at the very same time He commanded and directed me to give forth Testimonies of his Law and Truth unto the Rulers and chief of the People, who were then met together in another Congregation for outward Worship.
when At the very same time He commanded and directed me to give forth Testimonies of his Law and Truth unto the Rulers and chief of the People, who were then met together in Another Congregation for outward Worship.
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So in the Name of God, let us do all things whatever we can, instantly, continually and diligently (remember all these three Adverbs) for to find Acceptance with our God and to get to Heaven,
So in the Name of God, let us do all things whatever we can, instantly, continually and diligently (Remember all these three Adverbs) for to find Acceptance with our God and to get to Heaven,
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It is no absurdity and contradiction in things pertaining to God (though it may seem as a Paradox and strange Doctrine to the Proud, Selfjustifying and Ignorant P•arisee) to acknowledge and confess (for so doth the Church in Isa. 64. 6.) that our Works are not meet for God's Acceptance,
It is no absurdity and contradiction in things pertaining to God (though it may seem as a Paradox and strange Doctrine to the Proud, Selfjustifying and Ignorant P•arisee) to acknowledge and confess (for so does the Church in Isaiah 64. 6.) that our Works Are not meet for God's Acceptance,
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It is a great matter and very desirable, but withal it is somewhat difficult to hit upon (because that so many miss thereof, Who seek to enter in and shall not be able, Luke 13. 24.) for to please and find Acceptance with Almighty God.
It is a great matter and very desirable, but withal it is somewhat difficult to hit upon (Because that so many miss thereof, Who seek to enter in and shall not be able, Lycia 13. 24.) for to please and find Acceptance with Almighty God.
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For we are not to think now, as we shall see and know at last, that either the much speaking of the Heathen, nor yet the Superstition of the Jew, nor yet the M•mbling of the Papist over his Beads (although all these do therein seek to please God) will receive any thing from the Lord,
For we Are not to think now, as we shall see and know At last, that either the much speaking of the Heathen, nor yet the Superstition of the Jew, nor yet the M•mbling of the Papist over his Beads (although all these do therein seek to please God) will receive any thing from the Lord,
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and I will dwell in the midst of them for ever, Ezek. 43. 9. Lip-labour in Prayer is properly Whoredom; for it takes away the Heart from God who is the right beloved,
and I will dwell in the midst of them for ever, Ezekiel 43. 9. Lip-labour in Prayer is properly Whoredom; for it Takes away the Heart from God who is the right Beloved,
and obtains no good from him, but rather brings Wrath and Punishment on the deluded Worshipper. One false Expression in a Prayer, Sermon or Service, spoils the whole Burnt-offering or Sacrifice,
and obtains no good from him, but rather brings Wrath and Punishment on the deluded Worshipper. One false Expression in a Prayer, Sermon or Service, spoils the Whole Burnt-offering or Sacrifice,
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nor do things throughly and wholly, but only by halves and in Part. Nor do they receive Instructions from the Word of God, where they might see how they ought to walk to please him.
nor do things thoroughly and wholly, but only by halves and in Part. Nor do they receive Instructions from the Word of God, where they might see how they ought to walk to please him.
or in a thing taken away by Violence (this was the Turkish Emperours Case as to the Mercha•t) or deceiveth his Neighbour, then it shall be because He hath sinned and is guilty, that He shall restore that which He violently took away,
or in a thing taken away by Violence (this was the Turkish emperors Case as to the Mercha•t) or deceives his Neighbour, then it shall be Because He hath sinned and is guilty, that He shall restore that which He violently took away,
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From whence it appears, that as M•rcy is before Sacrifice, •o Justice and Restitution is more pleasing and acceptable in the sight of the Lord then Almsgiving;
From whence it appears, that as M•rcy is before Sacrifice, •o justice and Restitution is more pleasing and acceptable in the sighed of the Lord then Almsgiving;
He that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much, Luke 16. 10. So it may be truly reasoned, what is unjust in a less Matter, is unjust also in a greater Matter.
He that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much, Lycia 16. 10. So it may be truly reasoned, what is unjust in a less Matter, is unjust also in a greater Matter.
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And whereas it is further, on, If ye have not been faithful in that which is another Mans, who shall give you that which is your own? ver. 12. from this same Similitude of words it may be again truly reasoned, that he which gives Alms of Goods unjustly gotten, he gives away another Man's and not his own.
And whereas it is further, on, If you have not been faithful in that which is Another men, who shall give you that which is your own? ver. 12. from this same Similitude of words it may be again truly reasoned, that he which gives Alms of Goods unjustly got, he gives away Another Man's and not his own.
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And so he that takes or grasps more of lands or goods than of Right or Equity do belong to him, he also gives that which is not his own but another Man's:
And so he that Takes or grasps more of Lands or goods than of Right or Equity do belong to him, he also gives that which is not his own but Another Man's:
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And so when the Lord cometh to judge the World with Righteousness and the People with his Truth, Psal. 96. 13. and the People with Equity, Psal. 98. 9. He will lay open many such like things as these from out of the whole Scriptures of Truth,
And so when the Lord comes to judge the World with Righteousness and the People with his Truth, Psalm 96. 13. and the People with Equity, Psalm 98. 9. He will lay open many such like things as these from out of the Whole Scriptures of Truth,
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Whatever mistakes in matters of Religion Men frame now unto themselves, or whatever wrong imaginations they take up and receive into their Minds by which they are acted and do act,
Whatever mistakes in matters of Religion Men frame now unto themselves, or whatever wrong Imaginations they take up and receive into their Minds by which they Are acted and do act,
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and another to be clean in the sight of God.) With the Ʋpright Man thou w•lt shew thy self Ʋpright (now Uprightness signifies standing bolt upright, without inclining or leaning,
and Another to be clean in the sighed of God.) With the Ʋpright Man thou w•lt show thy self Ʋpright (now Uprightness signifies standing bolt upright, without inclining or leaning,
As Cicero the Eloquent Orator did say, Nihil tam absurdum est quod non dixerit aliquis Philosophorum, holds true as to the Mulitude of the called Religious and outward Worshippers.
As Cicero the Eloquent Orator did say, Nihil tam absurdum est quod non dixerit aliquis Philosophorum, holds true as to the Multitude of the called Religious and outward Worshippers.
There is nothing so absurd but what some seeming Religious People have imagined or spoken, or what some outward Worshippers or others have not practised.
There is nothing so absurd but what Some seeming Religious People have imagined or spoken, or what Some outward Worshippers or Others have not practised.
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Whereas Religion as it lies in the Book of the Lord, especially the great things of the Law of God and the things to be done by us, is the most reasonable and conceivable thing in the World.
Whereas Religion as it lies in the Book of the Lord, especially the great things of the Law of God and the things to be done by us, is the most reasonable and conceivable thing in the World.
To hear all their several Notions and Sayings concerning it, to see their Divisions (for the Divisions of Reuben there was great thought and searching of heart) to behold and observe how one is for this thing, another for that;
To hear all their several Notions and Sayings Concerning it, to see their Divisions (for the Divisions of Reuben there was great Thought and searching of heart) to behold and observe how one is for this thing, Another for that;
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for it is rather so than any great variety of all the several Thoughts, Words and Actions of all the numerous Inhabitants of the Earth, which differ from one another as their several Faces,
for it is rather so than any great variety of all the several Thoughts, Words and Actions of all the numerous Inhabitants of the Earth, which differ from one Another as their several Faces,
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And then there are divers sorts amongst the Mahometans, Jews, Proselites, Gentiles, Greeks, Abyssines, and of all Countries of the habitable parts of the Earth.
And then there Are diverse sorts among the Mahometans, jews, Proselytes, Gentiles, Greeks, Abyssinians, and of all Countries of the habitable parts of the Earth.
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I have read that in some places they Worship Devils or Demons. All these vast medly of Religions doth confirm the truth of this short Word of the Prophet, All People will walk every one in the name of his God.
I have read that in Some places they Worship Devils or Demons. All these vast medley of Religions does confirm the truth of this short Word of the Prophet, All People will walk every one in the name of his God.
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or Stones, And Idolaters shall no• I•herit the Kingdom of God, 1 Cor. 6. 9. but shall have their part in the Lake which burneth with Fire and B•imstone, Rev. 21. 8. So that Idolatrous Worshippers, who are knowing or who may be knowing,
or Stones, And Idolaters shall no• I•herit the Kingdom of God, 1 Cor. 6. 9. but shall have their part in the Lake which burns with Fire and B•imstone, Rev. 21. 8. So that Idolatrous Worshippers, who Are knowing or who may be knowing,
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B•t yet in our Preaching and Ministry we may make use of the Scripture words which say of one and of the other, He that believeth and is Baptized, shall be saved;
B•t yet in our Preaching and Ministry we may make use of the Scripture words which say of one and of the other, He that Believeth and is Baptised, shall be saved;
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They seem to run too hastily, and to stick too much in the words of the outward Letter, who at once damn all the Heathen World from that one saying of Peter, Neither is there Salvation in any other;
They seem to run too hastily, and to stick too much in the words of the outward letter, who At once damn all the Heathen World from that one saying of Peter, Neither is there Salvation in any other;
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For such an one as Socrates who died a real Martyr for the One God in opposition to that Error of Polutheism so common among the Gentiles, may be saved by the name of Christ at the last day.
For such an one as Socrates who died a real Martyr for the One God in opposition to that Error of Polytheism so Common among the Gentiles, may be saved by the name of christ At the last day.
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And so such of the Gentiles which have not the Law, but do by Nature the things contained in the Law, Rom. 2. 14. although they were before or since Christ,
And so such of the Gentiles which have not the Law, but do by Nature the things contained in the Law, Rom. 2. 14. although they were before or since christ,
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for they are his Creatures as well as we, that some of these will be actually saved by the name of Jesus Christ also whom as soon as they shall hear of, they shall obey him, Psal. 18. 44, In the day when God shall judge the Secrets of Men by Jesus Christ according to the Gospel.
for they Are his Creatures as well as we, that Some of these will be actually saved by the name of jesus christ also whom as soon as they shall hear of, they shall obey him, Psalm 18. 44, In the day when God shall judge the Secrets of Men by jesus christ according to the Gospel.
And inasmuch as the same Jesus Christ hath said, If thou wilt enter into Life keep the Commandments, Matth. 19. 17 from hence it appears, that of all the Sorts and Sects of Christianity, such of them and they only will be saved, who confirm all the words of his Law (which includes both the Law of God and the Law of Christ, both the Old and New Testame••) to do them, Deut. 27. 26. F•r as every one is cursed that doth not confirm all the words of the Law to do them.
And inasmuch as the same jesus christ hath said, If thou wilt enter into Life keep the commandments, Matthew 19. 17 from hence it appears, that of all the Sorts and Sects of Christianity, such of them and they only will be saved, who confirm all the words of his Law (which includes both the Law of God and the Law of christ, both the Old and New Testame••) to do them, Deuteronomy 27. 26. F•r as every one is cursed that does not confirm all the words of the Law to do them.
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And so unless they confirm that particular Commandment of Christ to do it, Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have Commanded you, Matth. 28. 20. they will never be saved by Christ.
And so unless they confirm that particular Commandment of christ to do it, Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have Commanded you, Matthew 28. 20. they will never be saved by christ.
I will make so far bold with those words of Scripture, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shait be saved, which was said to the Penitent Jaylor,
I will make so Far bold with those words of Scripture, Believe on the Lord jesus christ and thou shait be saved, which was said to the Penitent Jailor,
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For suppose a Drunkard or an Unrigh•eous Man, or a Fornicator, or any of that black Catalogue which are excluded from the Kingdom of God in Cor. 6. 9. 10. 11. should believe all that,
For suppose a Drunkard or an Unrigh•eous Man, or a Fornicator, or any of that black Catalogue which Are excluded from the Kingdom of God in Cor. 6. 9. 10. 11. should believe all that,
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This makes against that Error and Deceit of the Solifidians, and some Dissenters among us have bordered upon and came near to the same Error and Deceit.
This makes against that Error and Deceit of the Solifidians, and Some Dissenters among us have bordered upon and Come near to the same Error and Deceit.
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even our Adversary the Devil (of whom Saul was a kind of Type and Signification in Hunting after and Persecuting of David, or rather the Devil acted through Saul in it.) As a roaring Lyon walketh about seeking whom he may devour.
even our Adversary the devil (of whom Saul was a kind of Type and Signification in Hunting After and Persecuting of David, or rather the devil acted through Saul in it.) As a roaring lion walks about seeking whom he may devour.
But here if we see the Lord's Christ, or have Christ formed within us, he is appositely and truly stiled the Prince of Life. So that then of certain consequence our Souls are bound in the bundle of Life with the Lord our God.
But Here if we see the Lord's christ, or have christ formed within us, he is appositely and truly styled the Prince of Life. So that then of certain consequence our Souls Are bound in the bundle of Life with the Lord our God.
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Then it is that we dying Creatures, if we have seen the Lord's Christ, or have Christ formed within us, we are bound up in the bundle of Life with the ever-living God.
Then it is that we dying Creatures, if we have seen the Lord's christ, or have christ formed within us, we Are bound up in the bundle of Life with the everliving God.
But when we once see the Lord's Christ, or rather feel him formed within us and we thus have our Souls bound with the Lord our God in the bundle of Life with the Lord our God,
But when we once see the Lord's christ, or rather feel him formed within us and we thus have our Souls bound with the Lord our God in the bundle of Life with the Lord our God,
For he hath provided everlasting Arms to reach, receive and catch the Soul in just upon its flight and being let out from the Body. And whereas it is said.
For he hath provided everlasting Arms to reach, receive and catch the Soul in just upon its flight and being let out from the Body. And whereas it is said.
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The word of Instruction which doth arise from hence is, that we should endeavour to be as like God and as like Christ as ever we can in all his Communicable Attributes,
The word of Instruction which does arise from hence is, that we should endeavour to be as like God and as like christ as ever we can in all his Communicable Attributes,
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and Perfections, for so far as we are partakers of his Holiness or of his Image and Likeness here, we shall be assuredly partakers of his Happiness and Blessedness hereafter.
and Perfections, for so Far as we Are partakers of his Holiness or of his Image and Likeness Here, we shall be assuredly partakers of his Happiness and Blessedness hereafter.
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for who knows not this already? Who knows not also that we do continually from time to time haste and approach nearer and nearer unto it? As also who knows not that we are in a World of Transitory Perishing and Dying things;
for who knows not this already? Who knows not also that we do continually from time to time haste and approach nearer and nearer unto it? As also who knows not that we Are in a World of Transitory Perishing and Dying things;
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So it is at the thorough apprehension and knowledge of this thing of perishing, Corruption and Mortality we become as of no strength, free among the dead;
So it is At the thorough apprehension and knowledge of this thing of perishing, Corruption and Mortality we become as of no strength, free among the dead;
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For if one had never known •or conceived of the worth or goodness of such a thing, the disappointment for missing thereof would not have been so vexatious.
For if one had never known •or conceived of the worth or Goodness of such a thing, the disappointment for missing thereof would not have been so vexatious.
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And so here it is, God having implanted in all Men whatsoever some knowledge and expectation of enduring Eternal and satisfactory things (the ungodly have a little glimpse or glimmering thereof by natural Understanding like him that was born blind who saw Men as Trees,
And so Here it is, God having implanted in all Men whatsoever Some knowledge and expectation of enduring Eternal and satisfactory things (the ungodly have a little glimpse or glimmering thereof by natural Understanding like him that was born blind who saw Men as Trees,
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there doth arise Anguish, Vexation and secret Thought in the Creature towards the Creator, as if we were only tantalized, that is, put near what we cannot obtain,
there does arise Anguish, Vexation and secret Thought in the Creature towards the Creator, as if we were only tantalized, that is, put near what we cannot obtain,
O I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness, Psal. 17. 15. these he hath reserved and will give unto such of the reasonable Inhabitants thereof as shall be found meet and worthy after they are gone and removed off from this Earth, in the future State, Distribution and Restitution of all things.
Oh I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness, Psalm 17. 15. these he hath reserved and will give unto such of the reasonable Inhabitants thereof as shall be found meet and worthy After they Are gone and removed off from this Earth, in the future State, Distribution and Restitution of all things.
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Now here on this Earth is sensibly and evidently seen Cursing, Vexation and Re•uke in what People set their hand unto for to do, Deut. 28. 20. And the Lord gives to some a trembling heart and a failing of eyes,
Now Here on this Earth is sensibly and evidently seen Cursing, Vexation and Re•uke in what People Set their hand unto for to do, Deuteronomy 28. 20. And the Lord gives to Some a trembling heart and a failing of eyes,
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It is sensibly seen that in Declining or Old Age, or under languishing and pining sickness (from day even to night wilt thon make an end of me, Isa. 38. 12.) when the Flesh is withered like a stick;
It is sensibly seen that in Declining or Old Age, or under languishing and pining sickness (from day even to night wilt thon make an end of me, Isaiah 38. 12.) when the Flesh is withered like a stick;
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then also the heart doth evidently fail away with the Flesh, and the anguish of Spirit doth so break forth that the Spirit it self (which did heretofore sustain a man's infirmities) can no longer pacifie,
then also the heart does evidently fail away with the Flesh, and the anguish of Spirit does so break forth that the Spirit it self (which did heretofore sustain a Man's infirmities) can no longer pacify,
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until they had no more power to weep, but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God, 1 Sam. 30. 4. 5. 6. So when all these things fail and slide away from us, in which was our Comfort and Well being as to this World;
until they had no more power to weep, but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God, 1 Sam. 30. 4. 5. 6. So when all these things fail and slide away from us, in which was our Comfort and Well being as to this World;
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if the Landlord is resolved to put him out at such a time, here it is his Wisdom and Business in the mean while to seek out and provide for himself another good Bargain or way of Livelyhood that he may be at no loss or disappointment.
if the Landlord is resolved to put him out At such a time, Here it is his Wisdom and Business in the mean while to seek out and provide for himself Another good Bargain or Way of Livelihood that he may be At no loss or disappointment.
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Why, all we Inhabitants of the Earth are Tenants at will or Rackrenters (God having let out to us Husbandmen this his Vineyard of the Earth and he sits above afar off,
Why, all we Inhabitants of the Earth Are Tenants At will or Rackrenters (God having let out to us Husbandmen this his Vineyard of the Earth and he sits above afar off,
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and out of sight, and he sends his Servants to us Husbandmen, that he might receive from the Husbandmen of the Fr•it of the •ineyard, Mark 12. 1. But alas!
and out of sighed, and he sends his Servants to us Husbandmen, that he might receive from the Husbandmen of the Fr•it of the •ineyard, Mark 12. 1. But alas!
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This leads to the second point heretofore proposed to be spoken unto, and that is to shew what mighty force, Reasoning and Exhortation is in this Consideration, Thou shal• die and not live, to the intent that we may set all our Worldly concerns, Body and Soul in •rder,
This leads to the second point heretofore proposed to be spoken unto, and that is to show what mighty force, Reasoning and Exhortation is in this Consideration, Thou shal• die and not live, to the intent that we may Set all our Worldly concerns, Body and Soul in •rder,
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Now if one had all the Happiness which this World can give, all the Plenty and Variety in each thing, the Blessings of Solomon, Understanding in the first place,
Now if one had all the Happiness which this World can give, all the Plenty and Variety in each thing, the Blessings of Solomon, Understanding in the First place,
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and therefore she craves earnestly and groans within her self, and travaileth in pain, like unto that Speech of Rachel, Give me Children or else I die;
and Therefore she craves earnestly and groans within her self, and Travaileth in pain, like unto that Speech of Rachel, Give me Children or Else I die;
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But this is impossible from the Decree of God, (who whatever he doth in this kind, he doth it for ever) and it shall therefore continue in being as long as himself is God, which is for ever and ever.
But this is impossible from the decree of God, (who whatever he does in this kind, he does it for ever) and it shall Therefore continue in being as long as himself is God, which is for ever and ever.
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But the former part is evident for the two reasons afore assigned, because the utmost Happiness of this World, is neither satisfactory nor yet enduring:
But the former part is evident for the two Reasons afore assigned, Because the utmost Happiness of this World, is neither satisfactory nor yet enduring:
And therefore it is not worth while to give Command or Direction to my Servants, my Powers and Faculties, my Reason and Understanding, to be wholly employed in seeking after them.
And Therefore it is not worth while to give Command or Direction to my Servants, my Powers and Faculties, my Reason and Understanding, to be wholly employed in seeking After them.
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For who can better know the very Nature and Order of things, than the Word it self which made and established them) which contain this very same Reasoning and Exhortation, that the Soul is not to have her Happiness in this World,
For who can better know the very Nature and Order of things, than the Word it self which made and established them) which contain this very same Reasoning and Exhortation, that the Soul is not to have her Happiness in this World,
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but we seek one to come, And then if we consider Mich 2. 10. to which this place of the Hebrews hath reference, Arise ye and depart for this is not your rest.
but we seek one to come, And then if we Consider Mich 2. 10. to which this place of the Hebrews hath Referente, Arise you and depart for this is not your rest.
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Both these Scriptures put together confirm these two Reasons, wherefore Man's Happiness is not of this World because that in the Hebrews saith, it is not his Rest; for all the things of this World do not give truerest and full content to the Soul. Again, another parallel place to this is, Deut. 12. 9. For ye are not yet come to the Rest and to the Inheritance which the Lord your God giveth you, Which though it was spoken as to the Land of Canaan as a less Type and Signification of Heaven,
Both these Scriptures put together confirm these two Reasons, Wherefore Man's Happiness is not of this World Because that in the Hebrews Says, it is not his Rest; for all the things of this World do not give truerest and full content to the Soul. Again, Another parallel place to this is, Deuteronomy 12. 9. For you Are not yet come to the Rest and to the Inheritance which the Lord your God gives you, Which though it was spoken as to the Land of Canaan as a less Type and Signification of Heaven,
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yet from this same place it may be surely gathered and inferred, that it hath relation principally to that Rest which is to be had only on the other side of the Grave,
yet from this same place it may be surely gathered and inferred, that it hath Relation principally to that Rest which is to be had only on the other side of the Grave,
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and as for Spiritual things which is indeed Life and Peace, and would give Rest, these now we have only in part and in imperfect measure and we apprehend them by Faith.
and as for Spiritual things which is indeed Life and Peace, and would give Rest, these now we have only in part and in imperfect measure and we apprehend them by Faith.
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Therefore seeing that we cannot have Rest on this Earth, the Exhortation speaks on this wise, let us seek diligently and endeavour earnestly to get to Heaven;
Therefore seeing that we cannot have Rest on this Earth, the Exhortation speaks on this wise, let us seek diligently and endeavour earnestly to get to Heaven;
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To this purport our Saviour Jesus Christ speaks, advises and directs, which I intend as the second great Scripture to confirm the aforesaid Reasoning, Observation and Truth.
To this purport our Saviour jesus christ speaks, advises and directs, which I intend as the second great Scripture to confirm the aforesaid Reasoning, Observation and Truth.
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And I say unto you, make unto your selves Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, that when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting Habitations, Luke 16. 9 The whole eight verses immediately foregoing are worthy to be read out at length;
And I say unto you, make unto your selves Friends of the Mammon of unrighteousness, that when you fail, they may receive you into everlasting Habitations, Lycia 16. 9 The Whole eight Verses immediately foregoing Are worthy to be read out At length;
and from that Epiphonema which is added at the summing up of and conclusion of this Parable or Rehearsal (for probably it was a real and true story) The Children of this World are in their Generation wiser than the Children of Light;
and from that Epiphonema which is added At the summing up of and conclusion of this Parable or Rehearsal (for probably it was a real and true story) The Children of this World Are in their Generation Wiser than the Children of Light;
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again, as Eternity is longer than time, which is more in comparison than the whole computation of Man's life at Seventy years is more than the twinkling of an Eye;
again, as Eternity is longer than time, which is more in comparison than the Whole computation of Man's life At Seventy Years is more than the twinkling of an Eye;
yet this other unanswerable Argument lies against all the Ungodly and Unbelievers, Ignorant and Slothful Persons in the World, they must all unavoidably go off from this Earth;
yet this other unanswerable Argument lies against all the Ungodly and Unbelievers, Ignorant and Slothful Persons in the World, they must all avoidable go off from this Earth;
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And what Care and Provision is taken beforehand as to both of these? Did they whilst they had them, make to themselves Friends of the Mammon of Unrighteousness, that when they themselves failed,
And what Care and Provision is taken beforehand as to both of these? Did they while they had them, make to themselves Friends of the Mammon of Unrighteousness, that when they themselves failed,
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But rather it will be fulfilled as to the Multitude, and the much greater part of the several Generations and Countreys, what God speaks by the Prophet, They that depart from me, shall be written in the Earth, Jer. 17. 13. which is a sad Story,
But rather it will be fulfilled as to the Multitude, and the much greater part of the several Generations and Countries', what God speaks by the Prophet, They that depart from me, shall be written in the Earth, Jer. 17. 13. which is a sad Story,
And make no Judgment or Conclusion concerning Providence, until the whole train, course and upshot thereof is over.) He at length goes to make War with Tomyris Queen of the Eastern Countrey,
And make no Judgement or Conclusion Concerning Providence, until the Whole train, course and upshot thereof is over.) He At length Goes to make War with Tomyris Queen of the Eastern Country,
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and (like that great Captain Sisera who fell by the hands of a Woman, according to the doubtful and uncertain Events of War) He was overthrown and slain by her and her Army.
and (like that great Captain Sisera who fell by the hands of a Woman, according to the doubtful and uncertain Events of War) He was overthrown and slave by her and her Army.
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And after he was killed she commanded his Head to be cut off, and to be cast into a large Vessel full of Blood for the dead Head to swim therein, with uttering this apposite saying thereon,
And After he was killed she commanded his Head to be Cut off, and to be cast into a large Vessel full of Blood for the dead Head to swim therein, with uttering this apposite saying thereon,
and a By-word, and an Hissing, Deut. 28. 37. and Jer. 24. 9. and 25. 9 for Tomyris spake this according to the Knowledge which God had given unto her as his Creature.
and a Byword, and an Hissing, Deuteronomy 28. 37. and Jer. 24. 9. and 25. 9 for Tomyris spoke this according to the Knowledge which God had given unto her as his Creature.
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There seems to be no great matter in this, for where is the Hurt, Inconvenience, Pain or Loss in all this? I will soon tell ye from ou• of the Scriptures of Truth,
There seems to be no great matter in this, for where is the Hurt, Inconvenience, Pain or Loss in all this? I will soon tell you from ou• of the Scriptures of Truth,
So that of Necessity, they shall be cast into the Lake of Fire, and be burnt up, (they being the Chaff of the Creation of God) with unquenchable Fire. As saith the Wise man, Envy thou not the Glory of a Sinner,
So that of Necessity, they shall be cast into the Lake of Fire, and be burned up, (they being the Chaff of the Creation of God) with unquenchable Fire. As Says the Wise man, Envy thou not the Glory of a Sinner,
namely, when the Earth and the Works that are therein shall be burnt up, themselves whose Names shall be written in the Earth (Many of whom now call their Lands after their own Names, Psalm 89. 11.) shall be burnt up also together with it with unquenchable Fire.
namely, when the Earth and the Works that Are therein shall be burned up, themselves whose Names shall be written in the Earth (Many of whom now call their Lands After their own Names, Psalm 89. 11.) shall be burned up also together with it with unquenchable Fire.
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than to have my Name written in the Earth, although I might be Lord, Proprietor and Owner of several thousand Acres of good Land. And so would ye also,
than to have my Name written in the Earth, although I might be Lord, Proprietor and Owner of several thousand Acres of good Land. And so would you also,
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Though withal it is to be understood, as the same may be truly gathered from out of the same Scriptures of Truth, none will be condemned at the last day meerly or only because He was Rich in this World;
Though withal it is to be understood, as the same may be truly gathered from out of the same Scriptures of Truth, none will be condemned At the last day merely or only Because He was Rich in this World;
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and according as their Deeds done in the Body were Righteous or Unrighteous, Just or Unjust, Equal or Unequal, True or False, Acts of Duty and Obedience,
and according as their deeds done in the Body were Righteous or Unrighteous, Just or Unjust, Equal or Unequal, True or False, Acts of Duty and obedience,
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whether by lawful or unlawful means, whether by right or wrong, Omission of Duty or Commission of Sin. For they imagine and say, that the good things of this Life will serve for their Time.
whither by lawful or unlawful means, whither by right or wrong, Omission of Duty or Commission of Sin. For they imagine and say, that the good things of this Life will serve for their Time.
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for as aforesaid, themselves have immortal Souls and immortal Spirits, which exist and live the very first hour after they are dislodged from the Body.
for as aforesaid, themselves have immortal Souls and immortal Spirits, which exist and live the very First hour After they Are dislodged from the Body.
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and they shall no more use it as a Proverb in Israel, but say unto them, the days are at hand and the Effect of every Vision, Ezek. 12. 23. So when the Earth shall be full of the Knowledge of the Lord (which also includes the Knowledge of the Things pertaining to his Kingdom) as the Waters cover the Sea;
and they shall no more use it as a Proverb in Israel, but say unto them, the days Are At hand and the Effect of every Vision, Ezekiel 12. 23. So when the Earth shall be full of the Knowledge of the Lord (which also includes the Knowledge of the Things pertaining to his Kingdom) as the Waters cover the Sea;
and according to the Bounds, Rules, and Directions of his Law, that they might be for the Benefit and not hurt of the owners, as the Wise Man intimates;
and according to the Bounds, Rules, and Directions of his Law, that they might be for the Benefit and not hurt of the owners, as the Wise Man intimates;
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and according to this Counsel and Command of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Make to your selves Friends of the Mammon of Unrighteousness, that when ye fail they may receive you into Everlasting Habitations.
and according to this Counsel and Command of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, Make to your selves Friends of the Mammon of Unrighteousness, that when you fail they may receive you into Everlasting Habitations.
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For these sensibly know what a Comfort and Conveniency it is, to have an Affluence and Plenty of the good things of the Earth ready to their hand without their being forced to drudge and labour for them.
For these sensibly know what a Comfort and Conveniency it is, to have an Affluence and Plenty of the good things of the Earth ready to their hand without their being forced to drudge and labour for them.
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They should herein Eye the Providence and Dispensation of God, as also apprehand, how that they are herein liable to higher and stricter accounts, to make unto him for more Talents and Priviledges received from him.
They should herein Eye the Providence and Dispensation of God, as also apprehand, how that they Are herein liable to higher and Stricter accounts, to make unto him for more Talents and Privileges received from him.
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As they find the Comfort and acceptable Relish thereof, is it not then desirable to continue so? And therefore, they should take Care and give Diligence, that against this fails (for Rich People must dye,
As they find the Comfort and acceptable Relish thereof, is it not then desirable to continue so? And Therefore, they should take Care and give Diligence, that against this fails (for Rich People must die,
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and when they die they can carry nothing away with them, the forty-ninth Psalm is apposite and pertinent to them) to be provided of an Happiness in the highest Heavens for evermore.
and when they die they can carry nothing away with them, the forty-ninth Psalm is apposite and pertinent to them) to be provided of an Happiness in the highest Heavens for evermore.
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This is an Argument which the Holy Ghost makes use of in Scripture, from God's Kindness and Love, that they should keep in the way of his Commandments,
This is an Argument which the Holy Ghost makes use of in Scripture, from God's Kindness and Love, that they should keep in the Way of his commandments,
Do we not perceive them to be ashamed of the Words of Christ, and of the Gospel in this adulterous and sinful Generation? Yea, they are ashamed and do disdain to come into th• Place where God's Word is preached in the plainness, simplicity and meanness thereof:
Do we not perceive them to be ashamed of the Words of christ, and of the Gospel in this adulterous and sinful Generation? Yea, they Are ashamed and do disdain to come into th• Place where God's Word is preached in the plainness, simplicity and meanness thereof:
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or otherwise they would not as now they do, only because forsooth, they are waxen fat, they are grown thick, they are covered with fatness, then (Oh horrible degeneracy and ingratitude!) to forsake God which made them,
or otherwise they would not as now they do, only Because forsooth, they Are waxed fat, they Are grown thick, they Are covered with fatness, then (O horrible degeneracy and ingratitude!) to forsake God which made them,
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and lightly esteem the Rock of their Salvation, Deut. 32. 15. nor yet would they lightly esteem the Word of God's Ministry, by whomsoever or wheresoever it is faithfully and truly used and held forth;
and lightly esteem the Rock of their Salvation, Deuteronomy 32. 15. nor yet would they lightly esteem the Word of God's Ministry, by whomsoever or wheresoever it is faithfully and truly used and held forth;
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And then it immediately succeeds, Happy is He that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose Hope is in the Lord his God, Psalm 146. 3, 4, 5. To say absolutely, that there was no help in Man would seem false and untrue;
And then it immediately succeeds, Happy is He that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose Hope is in the Lord his God, Psalm 146. 3, 4, 5. To say absolutely, that there was no help in Man would seem false and untrue;
and for durable cloathing, Isa. 23. 18. so as to help sufficiently, and proportionably to its need and for durable help, in this sence, there is no help in Man. For in the Case here put,
and for durable clothing, Isaiah 23. 18. so as to help sufficiently, and proportionably to its need and for durable help, in this sense, there is no help in Man. For in the Case Here put,
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here if she should cry out as th• Woman of Tekoah did, help O King! or as another Woman cried unto the King of Israel, saying, Help, my Lord, O King!
Here if she should cry out as th• Woman of Tekoah did, help Oh King! or as Another Woman cried unto the King of Israel, saying, Help, my Lord, Oh King!
and He said, if the Lord do not help, whence shall I help? Or as it is said in the Book of Job, to which of the Saints wilt thou turn thee? And so if the Soul cry out for help to the Ministers or Saints of the Lord,
and He said, if the Lord do not help, whence shall I help? Or as it is said in the Book of Job, to which of the Saints wilt thou turn thee? And so if the Soul cry out for help to the Ministers or Saints of the Lord,
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neither Rulers, nor Ministers, nor Saints can afford sufficient and durable help to the saving of the Soul. See Psalm 47. 7, 8. They can no more save her after she is gone out of the Body,
neither Rulers, nor Ministers, nor Saints can afford sufficient and durable help to the Saving of the Soul. See Psalm 47. 7, 8. They can no more save her After she is gone out of the Body,
For assuredly the God of Abraham, here called the God of Jac•b for both live •nto him and are happy in him at this Day (though to our thinking Abraham is dead,
For assuredly the God of Abraham, Here called the God of Jac•b for both live •nto him and Are happy in him At this Day (though to our thinking Abraham is dead,
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and Jacob is dead) will be that unto his Creatures & Souls (for all Souls are his, both by Creation and Redemption) what a Breast or Bosom is to a cold Infant, newly come out of his Mothers Womb.
and Jacob is dead) will be that unto his Creatures & Souls (for all Souls Are his, both by Creation and Redemption) what a Breast or Bosom is to a cold Infant, newly come out of his Mother's Womb.
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The sum of all our Exhortation is to this Eff•ct, Sceing that we must all Dye and not Live (I have had many a shrug at the lively apprehension thereof,
The sum of all our Exhortation is to this Eff•ct, Seeing that we must all Die and not Live (I have had many a shrug At the lively apprehension thereof,
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and at the sence of the near approach thereof, both immediately after my Nights Sleep, and my Noon-days Slumber) and then we shall Live again and not Dye;
and At the sense of the near approach thereof, both immediately After my Nights Sleep, and my Noon-days Slumber) and then we shall Live again and not Die;
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although we must go through the valley and shadow of Death, or through the Postern-Door or Gate of Death) I say again, it is altogether as natural and reasonable to desire to be Happy after Death, all one as it is sensibly desired to be Happy before Death.
although we must go through the valley and shadow of Death, or through the Postern-door or Gate of Death) I say again, it is altogether as natural and reasonable to desire to be Happy After Death, all one as it is sensibly desired to be Happy before Death.
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and there is alike and greater Reason, yea ten thousand times more as that is as much longer and of greater concern, that we should comply with and do thereafter.
and there is alike and greater Reason, yea ten thousand times more as that is as much longer and of greater concern, that we should comply with and do thereafter.
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and they will also use the common means in their Power towards having of them: So there is a desire implanted in Man, after those good things God hath promised.
and they will also use the Common means in their Power towards having of them: So there is a desire implanted in Man, After those good things God hath promised.
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or rather the confirming of all the Words of his Law and Gospel by our doing of them) comes and stands enforced with such uncontroulable Arguments, that where they are received into the Mind and pondered in the Heart, they must of Necessity weigh down, incline and sway the Mind towards God,
or rather the confirming of all the Words of his Law and Gospel by our doing of them) comes and Stands Enforced with such uncontrollable Arguments, that where they Are received into the Mind and pondered in the Heart, they must of Necessity weigh down, incline and sway the Mind towards God,
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Whereas now by the manifold kind of Imaginations and Excuses, which that invisible Tempter whispers and suggests to the Hearts of the Children of Disobedience, to despise God that formed them, in their despising the Ministration of his Word,
Whereas now by the manifold kind of Imaginations and Excuses, which that invisible Tempter whispers and suggests to the Hearts of the Children of Disobedience, to despise God that formed them, in their despising the Ministration of his Word,
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and some way or other to turn aside from, or deceive in that Religion which is to the saving of the Soul, that after all the Preaching and Hearing which hath been in the World, the greater part of both Preachers and People will be cast-a-ways and perish for ever.
and Some Way or other to turn aside from, or deceive in that Religion which is to the Saving of the Soul, that After all the Preaching and Hearing which hath been in the World, the greater part of both Preachers and People will be castaways and perish for ever.
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as also those few Hearers that shall be saved (for there is only but a fourth Part of the Hearers of the Word Matth. 13. and Mark 4. that will be saved by it.
as also those few Hearers that shall be saved (for there is only but a fourth Part of the Hearers of the Word Matthew 13. and Mark 4. that will be saved by it.
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And then, what will become of the Multitude of Non-Hearers? They shall certainly perish and be destroyed without Remedy.) But the Hearers that shall be saved will stand by and assent that it was so,
And then, what will become of the Multitude of Non-hearers? They shall Certainly perish and be destroyed without Remedy.) But the Hearers that shall be saved will stand by and assent that it was so,
but to the same purpo•• and signification, All day long have I stretched forth my hands to a disobedient and gain-saying People, Rom. 10. 21. which will be found true not as to Israel only,
but to the same purpo•• and signification, All day long have I stretched forth my hands to a disobedient and gainsaying People, Rom. 10. 21. which will be found true not as to Israel only,
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To use the same Hezekiah 's Phrase (who gave occasion to the Words of our Text, on which so many things have been Discoursed) What shall I say, after all by way of Practical Use, Inference and Application to the whole?
To use the same Hezekiah is Phrase (who gave occasion to the Words of our Text, on which so many things have been Discoursed) What shall I say, After all by Way of Practical Use, Inference and Application to the Whole?
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Whereas my manner of Preaching to those that understand me throughly, is Doctrine, Use and Application all along, by making known plain Propositions and Sentences of Truth;
Whereas my manner of Preaching to those that understand me thoroughly, is Doctrine, Use and Application all along, by making known plain Propositions and Sentences of Truth;
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and that not so much Speculative Notional Truth, but Practical Soul sa•ing Truth. And in the several Sentences of this, there is Doctrine, Use and Application.
and that not so much Speculative Notional Truth, but Practical Soul sa•ing Truth. And in the several Sentences of this, there is Doctrine, Use and Application.
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For besides, that there is a more gross sort of the Spirit of prophaneness, mocking and drollery at the Things pertaining to God, which is the Abomination of Iniquity,
For beside, that there is a more gross sort of the Spirit of profaneness, mocking and drollery At the Things pertaining to God, which is the Abomination of Iniquity,
The Ancient Gentiles did use to have their Temples in Caves, or Grots, or Shady Groves, that there might be a kind of Darkness in them, on purpose to beget and raise a kind of awfulness and horrour in the Worshippers towards the Objects of their Idola•ry and Superstition.
The Ancient Gentiles did use to have their Temples in Caves, or Grots, or Shady Groves, that there might be a kind of Darkness in them, on purpose to beget and raise a kind of awfulness and horror in the Worshippers towards the Objects of their Idola•ry and Superstition.
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But as one observes, they borrowed all their Superstition and kind of Worship from the Jews: So probably that might have been in Imitation and Resemblance of the thick Darkness spoken of in 1 Kings 8. 12. which the Lord said, He would dwell in.
But as one observes, they borrowed all their Superstition and kind of Worship from the jews: So probably that might have been in Imitation and Resemblance of the thick Darkness spoken of in 1 Kings 8. 12. which the Lord said, He would dwell in.
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For there was a shew and Representation thereof in the J•wish Temple made with hands. But the Holy Ghost did hereby signifie, Holiness becometh thine House for ever.
For there was a show and Representation thereof in the J•wish Temple made with hands. But the Holy Ghost did hereby signify, Holiness Becometh thine House for ever.
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So in like Manner, it may be truly reasoned, great awfulness and seriousness, and intentness of Mind becometh all those, who enter into any place for to Worship the Lord God, or to hear his Word.
So in like Manner, it may be truly reasoned, great awfulness and seriousness, and intentness of Mind Becometh all those, who enter into any place for to Worship the Lord God, or to hear his Word.
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For it is not a vain thing for them, because it is your Life, Deut. 32. 47. People had need be serious and in good earnest about the concernments of their Life.
For it is not a vain thing for them, Because it is your Life, Deuteronomy 32. 47. People had need be serious and in good earnest about the concernments of their Life.
But here it were rather to be wished and desired that their Hearts were so renewed and sanctified, that their chief delight was in that Discourse, which relates to their bet•er Part,
But Here it were rather to be wished and desired that their Hearts were so renewed and sanctified, that their chief delight was in that Discourse, which relates to their bet•er Part,
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and of the things pertaining to his Kingdom, than others do in foolish Talking, and Jesting which are not convenient, Eph. 5. 4. nor yet so throughly satisfactory to the Heart of Man as that is.
and of the things pertaining to his Kingdom, than Others do in foolish Talking, and Jesting which Are not convenient, Ephesians 5. 4. nor yet so thoroughly satisfactory to the Heart of Man as that is.
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Let no corrupt Communication proceed out of your Mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may Minister Grace unto the Hearers. Alas!
Let no corrupt Communication proceed out of your Mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may Minister Grace unto the Hearers. Alas!
How little is this observed in the ordinary Communication and Conversation in the World? And though we know how to approve the things that are excellent,
How little is this observed in the ordinary Communication and Conversation in the World? And though we know how to approve the things that Are excellent,
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O that we were always in all Companies, and in all places such as we are now and then in our most solemn and near approaches to the Lord God in Prayer,
O that we were always in all Companies, and in all places such as we Are now and then in our most solemn and near Approaches to the Lord God in Prayer,
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Thus sai•h the Lord, is this, namely as it is written, all his Saints set down at thy feet every one shall receive of thy words, Deut. 33. 3. which was litterally fulfilled,
Thus sai•h the Lord, is this, namely as it is written, all his Saints Set down At thy feet every one shall receive of thy words, Deuteronomy 33. 3. which was literally fulfilled,
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Now therefore are we all here present before God to hear all things that are commanded thee of God, Acts 10. 33. Even so my self and all ye that hear me this day, should sit down before God (which may be done whilst we are Walking and Meditating in the Field,
Now Therefore Are we all Here present before God to hear all things that Are commanded thee of God, Acts 10. 33. Even so my self and all you that hear me this day, should fit down before God (which may be done while we Are Walking and Meditating in the Field,
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whether in company or alone we should sit down at the feet of the invisible God and in our Soul be present before God, laying it open and spreading it in his sight.
whither in company or alone we should fit down At the feet of the invisible God and in our Soul be present before God, laying it open and spreading it in his sighed.
It is related of Augustine, that about the time of his Conversion from a loose debauched and wicked Life to the Christian Life, he heard a Voice speaking unto him, Take up the Book and read.
It is related of Augustine, that about the time of his Conversion from a lose debauched and wicked Life to the Christian Life, he herd a Voice speaking unto him, Take up the Book and read.
Which he did accordingly, and dipping by chance as he thought, but by the speical direction of God, upon the four last verses of the 13. Chapter to the Romans, they wrought a Conversion in him.
Which he did accordingly, and dipping by chance as he Thought, but by the speical direction of God, upon the four last Verses of the 13. Chapter to the Roman, they wrought a Conversion in him.
Even so, as often as we take up the Bible to read, or hear another read it, we are to look upon it as a Letter or Epistle of the Lord God to the Inhabitan•s of the Earth.
Even so, as often as we take up the bible to read, or hear Another read it, we Are to look upon it as a letter or Epistle of the Lord God to the Inhabitan•s of the Earth.
And where is such a Mind as is Willing and Obedient, Pure and Holy, Sanctified and Cleansed, there he doth put his good Spirit or Angel which shall guide us all along, to keep thee in the way,
And where is such a Mind as is Willing and Obedient, Pure and Holy, Sanctified and Cleansed, there he does put his good Spirit or Angel which shall guide us all along, to keep thee in the Way,
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for he will not pardon your Transgressions (whence note that sins against Conscience are very dangerous) for my Name is in him, Exod. 23. 20, 21. What Man is he that feareth the Lord, him shall he teach in the way that he shall chuse, Psal. 25. 12.
for he will not pardon your Transgressions (whence note that Sins against Conscience Are very dangerous) for my Name is in him, Exod 23. 20, 21. What Man is he that fears the Lord, him shall he teach in the Way that he shall choose, Psalm 25. 12.
And then God doth speak unto Mankind and teach them by his Word and by his Ministers, who bring or at least they ought to bring all their Exhortation unto the People from the former.
And then God does speak unto Mankind and teach them by his Word and by his Ministers, who bring or At least they ought to bring all their Exhortation unto the People from the former.
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but little that is good or right of them (see Isa. 30. 10, 11. and the twenty third Chapter of Jeremiah and the thirteenth and thirty fourth Chapters of Ezekiel. For there are whole Chapters which treat of the Errors and Deceits of the Priests or Ministry) in one place of Jeremiah it is said, They shall not profit the People at all.
but little that is good or right of them (see Isaiah 30. 10, 11. and the twenty third Chapter of Jeremiah and the thirteenth and thirty fourth Chapters of Ezekielem. For there Are Whole Chapters which Treat of the Errors and Deceits of the Priests or Ministry) in one place of Jeremiah it is said, They shall not profit the People At all.
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but then he will cause them to cease from feeding the Flock Ezek. 34. 8, 10. instead and in place of whom then he will make good his word, And I will give you Pastors according to mine Heart, which shall feed you with Knowledge and Ʋnderstanding, Jer. 3. 15. when the Kingdom of God (which there signifies the Preaching and Ministration of the Gospel) shall be taken from you and given to a Nation bringing forth the fruits thereof, Ma•th. 21. 43. Say I these things as a Man,
but then he will cause them to cease from feeding the Flock Ezekiel 34. 8, 10. instead and in place of whom then he will make good his word, And I will give you Pastors according to mine Heart, which shall feed you with Knowledge and Ʋnderstanding, Jer. 3. 15. when the Kingdom of God (which there signifies the Preaching and Ministration of the Gospel) shall be taken from you and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof, Ma•th. 21. 43. Say I these things as a Man,
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And seeing that all Scripture is profitable, we may be certainly edified by that, although we throw from it the trash or husk of what is meerly Man's Invention and Composition.
And seeing that all Scripture is profitable, we may be Certainly edified by that, although we throw from it the trash or husk of what is merely Man's Invention and Composition.
But to such Ministers who have the Knowledge and Life of God in them, his Method and Promise is, The Lord God hath given me the Tongue of the Learned, that I should know how to speak a word in Season to him that is weary;
But to such Ministers who have the Knowledge and Life of God in them, his Method and Promise is, The Lord God hath given me the Tongue of the Learned, that I should know how to speak a word in Season to him that is weary;
he wakeneth morning by morning, Isa. 50. 4. So he putteth a seasonable and suitable word into them for to speak out unto his People Sabbath after Sabbath,
he wakeneth morning by morning, Isaiah 50. 4. So he putteth a seasonable and suitable word into them for to speak out unto his People Sabbath After Sabbath,
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And as God speaks concerning the secret, deep and hidden sinful doings of some, Though they be hid from my sight in the bottom of the Sea, thence will I command the Serpent and he shall bite them, Amos 9. 3. Even so he will guide and command the Ministry of his Word (though we his Ministers that handle and speak it forth know not as to whom) to fetch up their secret sins, to bite or rather prick their Heart and Conscience at the bottom whereof the sin and guilt did before lie.
And as God speaks Concerning the secret, deep and hidden sinful doings of Some, Though they be hid from my sighed in the bottom of the Sea, thence will I command the Serpent and he shall bite them, Amos 9. 3. Even so he will guide and command the Ministry of his Word (though we his Ministers that handle and speak it forth know not as to whom) to fetch up their secret Sins, to bite or rather prick their Heart and Conscience At the bottom whereof the since and guilt did before lie.
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So I need not draw any more Practical Uses and Inferences from Isa. 38. 1. because that as Isaiah the Son of Amos came unto Hezekiah and said unto him, Thus sai•h the Lord, Thou shalt die and not live:
So I need not draw any more Practical Uses and Inferences from Isaiah 38. 1. Because that as Isaiah the Son of Amos Come unto Hezekiah and said unto him, Thus sai•h the Lord, Thou shalt die and not live:
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So the same God the Creator of all Generations and Persons of Mankind, speaketh unto them in his written Word, in his Spirit in their Hearts and Consciences, and by his Ministers;
So the same God the Creator of all Generations and Persons of Mankind, speaks unto them in his written Word, in his Spirit in their Hearts and Consciences, and by his Ministers;
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Which will time after time, opportunity after opportunity, morning after morning (morning after morning he wakene•h me) and all this will furnish ye with Practical Uses and Inferences enough on this Subject.
Which will time After time, opportunity After opportunity, morning After morning (morning After morning he wakene•h me) and all this will furnish you with Practical Uses and Inferences enough on this Subject.
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And so I have done with this Text, telling ye withal, that all your remaining business throughout your Life here on Earth and whatever other Sermons or Word of Exhortation and Instruction ye may ever hear or read,
And so I have done with this Text, telling you withal, that all your remaining business throughout your Life Here on Earth and whatever other Sermons or Word of Exhortation and Instruction you may ever hear or read,
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