Hēmera apokalypseōs. The day of revelation of the righteous judgement of God. Delivered in a sermon preached to the Honorable House of Commons, at Margarets Westminster, at their late solemn fast, December 31. 1645. / By William Strong, sometime fellow of Katherine Hall in Cambridge; now minister of More-Crichel in Dorcetshire.
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A SERMON Preached before the Honourable House of COMMONS, in Margarets Church Westminster, the 31. of December, 1645. being the day of Publicke Humiliation and Fasting. 2 COR, 5.10. We must all appear, &c. MY purpose is not to ingage my self or weary this Honourable Assembly with any of the busie and perplex controversies about Church-government on foot among us;
A SERMON Preached before the Honourable House of COMMONS, in Margarets Church Westminster, the 31. of December, 1645. being the day of Public Humiliation and Fasting. 2 COR, 5.10. We must all appear, etc. MY purpose is not to engage my self or weary this Honourable Assembly with any of the busy and perplex controversies about Church-government on foot among us;
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Questions they are which if men once dote upon them, or be sicke of them, will occasion envy, strife, railings, evill surmisings and perverse disputings:
Questions they Are which if men once dote upon them, or be sick of them, will occasion envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings and perverse disputings:
I feare would be judged by the Lord fasting for strife. I shall only crave leave to present my thoughts to you out of Rev. 15.2.3. and so passe to the Text. The Doctrine and Ordinances of the Reformed Churches comming out of Popery are said to bee [ a sea of glasse mingled with fire.
I Fear would be judged by the Lord fasting for strife. I shall only crave leave to present my thoughts to you out of Rev. 15.2.3. and so pass to the Text. The Doctrine and Ordinances of the Reformed Churches coming out of Popery Are said to be [ a sea of glass mingled with fire.
] If glasse, they are not Chrystall, as those in the Primitive times were chap. 4.6. yet not [ as the blood of a dead man ] as those under Popery cap. 16.3.
] If glass, they Are not Crystal, as those in the Primitive times were chap. 4.6. yet not [ as the blood of a dead man ] as those under Popery cap. 16.3.
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which though some Interpreters render apparere and astare and make it all one with that Rom. 14.10. wee shall all stand before the judgement seat of Christ:
which though Some Interpreters render apparere and astare and make it all one with that Rom. 14.10. we shall all stand before the judgement seat of christ:
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yet some conceive, and that justly, that the Apostle had a farther intention in using this word, sc. that all shall so stand as that they shall be laid open and made fully manifest in that day:
yet Some conceive, and that justly, that the Apostle had a farther intention in using this word, sc. that all shall so stand as that they shall be laid open and made Fully manifest in that day:
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yet the Schoolemen generally conclude that the demerit of sin ceaseth after this life, because then there would be processus in infinitum in the intention of torment, which the creature could not beare.
yet the Schoolmen generally conclude that the demerit of since ceases After this life, Because then there would be processus in infinitum in the intention of torment, which the creature could not bear.
Lastly, the inference of the Apostle upon the consideration of his appearing in the first particle of the text, which is set downe v. 9. We labour whether present or absent to bee accepted of him.
Lastly, the Inference of the Apostle upon the consideration of his appearing in the First particle of the text, which is Set down v. 9. We labour whither present or absent to be accepted of him.
And that when the Lord comes NONLATINALPHABET he will inlighten the hidden things of darknesse, &c. Now there is many a grave that appeares n•t ▪ many a wolfe in sheeps cloathing,
And that when the Lord comes he will inlighten the hidden things of darkness, etc. Now there is many a grave that appears n•t ▪ many a wolf in Sheep clothing,
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In the opening of this truth, it will be necessary to enquire into these three things: 1. What shall be manifested? 2. How can such a manifestation be? 3. Why will the Lord have every man laid open in that day?
In the opening of this truth, it will be necessary to inquire into these three things: 1. What shall be manifested? 2. How can such a manifestation be? 3. Why will the Lord have every man laid open in that day?
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but NONLATINALPHABET every particular person shall give a particular account of himselfe, and receive a particular sentence concerning himselfe at that day.
but every particular person shall give a particular account of himself, and receive a particular sentence Concerning himself At that day.
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1. What mens estates are? There are two Covenants that God hath made with man under two common heads, publique persons, the first with the first Adam and all in him;
1. What men's estates Are? There Are two Covenants that God hath made with man under two Common Heads, public Persons, the First with the First Adam and all in him;
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therefore the Lord looks upon the world as if there were but two men in it, the first man was of the earth earthy, & the second man the Lord from heaven heavenly.
Therefore the Lord looks upon the world as if there were but two men in it, the First man was of the earth earthy, & the second man the Lord from heaven heavenly.
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These two Covenants are the two mothers, Gal. 4.24. and the condition and state of the Son is according to the condition of the Mother, partus sequitar ventrem: therefore in conversion there is required a double change;
These two Covenants Are the two mother's, Gal. 4.24. and the condition and state of the Son is according to the condition of the Mother, partus sequitar ventrem: Therefore in conversion there is required a double change;
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when the goats shall be set by themselves, and the •ares bound up in bundles by themselves to burne, Ps. 125.5. At that day he will sort the world and lead every man forth with those of his owne kind:
when the Goats shall be Set by themselves, and the •ares bound up in bundles by themselves to burn, Ps. 125.5. At that day he will sort the world and led every man forth with those of his own kind:
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Christ, Matth. 7. tells us, that every man is a builder, and his hope and confidence of the goodnesse of his condition is his house, Job 8.15. the hope of hypocrites shall be as the spiders web;
christ, Matthew 7. tells us, that every man is a builder, and his hope and confidence of the Goodness of his condition is his house, Job 8.15. the hope of Hypocrites shall be as the spiders web;
One builds his hope onely upon the self flattery of his owne heart, and saith, I shall have peace, Deut. 29.19. Another upon outward blessings, and Gods prospering him in things of this life, therefore while be lives he blesseth his soule.
One builds his hope only upon the self flattery of his own heart, and Says, I shall have peace, Deuteronomy 29.19. another upon outward blessings, and God's prospering him in things of this life, Therefore while be lives he Blesses his soul.
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Another saith, there is no happinesse in communion with God, and therefore, if he may enjoy the creature, and the incomes thereof, he can live without God in the world; forget God dayes without number, and say to the Almighty, depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes.
another Says, there is no happiness in communion with God, and Therefore, if he may enjoy the creature, and the incomes thereof, he can live without God in the world; forget God days without number, and say to the Almighty, depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.
therefore Moses did choose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, then enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season, Heb. 11.25. Another man saith, better sin then suffer, and therefore he chooseth iniquity rather then affliction, Job 16.22. 3. Worke is better then wages:
Therefore Moses did choose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, then enjoy the pleasures of since for a season, Hebrew 11.25. another man Says, better since then suffer, and Therefore he chooses iniquity rather then affliction, Job 16.22. 3. Work is better then wages:
Another man makes his policy to be the rule to forme his piety by; for, his God is his belly, Rom. 16.18. therefore in all things concerning Religion, his first consultation is with flesh and blood:
another man makes his policy to be the Rule to Form his piety by; for, his God is his belly, Rom. 16.18. Therefore in all things Concerning Religion, his First consultation is with Flesh and blood:
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no farther engage then hee might make an honourable retreate, &c. And this making Policy the rule of piety, Luther feared would undoe the Reformed Churches,
no farther engage then he might make an honourable retreat, etc. And this making Policy the Rule of piety, Luther feared would undo the Reformed Churches,
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6. He that walkes plainely, walkes safely: He that doth the truth cometh to the light, John 3.21. NONLATINALPHABET, saith the Philosopher, to lurk is a token of a low and a guilty spirit.
6. He that walks plainly, walks safely: He that does the truth comes to the Light, John 3.21., Says the Philosopher, to lurk is a token of a low and a guilty Spirit.
2. All the projects, promises and purposes of the heart, called the possessions of the heart, because by them the heart possesseth the things before hand.
2. All the projects, promises and Purposes of the heart, called the possessions of the heart, Because by them the heart Possesses the things before hand.
as Esaus project was, the dayes of mourning for my father are at hand, and then I will stay my brother Iacob, Gen. 27.41. and theirs Jam. 4.13. We will goe to such a City and buy and sell and get gaine, and yet know not what shall be on the morrow, Hos. 7.4. Ieroboam in establishing an Idolatrous worship, (that by it he might stablish the Kingdome on his family) his desires and purposes, were as hot as an oven;
as Esaus project was, the days of mourning for my father Are At hand, and then I will stay my brother Iacob, Gen. 27.41. and theirs Jam. 4.13. We will go to such a city and buy and fell and get gain, and yet know not what shall be on the morrow, Hos. 7.4. Jeroboam in establishing an Idolatrous worship, (that by it he might establish the Kingdom on his family) his Desires and Purposes, were as hight as an oven;
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who to publish the truth of God, and who to draw disciples after them, that they may glory in their flesh, who to discharge their consciences, who to maintaine their party, &c. 3. The ends and intents of the heart shall bee made manifest in that day.
who to publish the truth of God, and who to draw Disciples After them, that they may glory in their Flesh, who to discharge their Consciences, who to maintain their party, etc. 3. The ends and intents of the heart shall be made manifest in that day.
Grace is properly the change of a mans utmost ends; and this is to have a single eye, Matth. 6.22. sinne advanceth it selfe, as the chiefe good and utmost end, Hos. 10.1. Israel an empty vine he brings forth fruit to himselfe:
Grace is properly the change of a men utmost ends; and this is to have a single eye, Matthew 6.22. sin Advanceth it self, as the chief good and utmost end, Hos. 10.1. Israel an empty vine he brings forth fruit to himself:
Iehu in his act seemed a great reformer, but though he proved Ahabs executioner, yet by reason of his corrupt end, in his Idolatry hee proved his successor.
Iehu in his act seemed a great reformer, but though he proved Ahabs executioner, yet by reason of his corrupt end, in his Idolatry he proved his successor.
wherein I shall speake only of these three things: 1. All mens duties with their severall failings. 2. All their sins with their sins with their severall aggravations. 3. All their talents with their improvements. 1. All your dute is:
wherein I shall speak only of these three things: 1. All men's duties with their several failings. 2. All their Sins with their Sins with their several aggravations. 3. All their Talents with their improvements. 1. All your dute is:
and holy affections, answerable to the great shew that was made without, &c. 2. All Sins with their severall aggravations: 1. Of omission or commission. 1 Omission, Matth. 25.42 I was hungry and yee gave me no meat.
and holy affections, answerable to the great show that was made without, etc. 2. All Sins with their several aggravations: 1. Of omission or commission. 1 Omission, Matthew 25.42 I was hungry and ye gave me no meat.
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lasciviousnesse, lusts, excesse of wine, revell ngs, banquetings and abominable Ido•atry of which men shall give an account to him who is ready to judge quicke and dead, 1 Pet. 4.4.5. 2. Secret sinnes, hee will bring every worke to judgement with every secret thing, Eccles. 10.14. 3. Sinnes of youth or age, Eccles. 11.9. Rejoyce oh young man in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee and walke in the way of thy heart:
lasciviousness, Lustiest, excess of wine, revel ngs, banquetings and abominable Ido•atry of which men shall give an account to him who is ready to judge quick and dead, 1 Pet. 4.4.5. 2. Secret Sins, he will bring every work to judgement with every secret thing, Eccles. 10.14. 3. Sins of youth or age, Eccles. 11.9. Rejoice o young man in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee and walk in the Way of thy heart:
for of every idle word that men shall speake they shall give an account thereof in the day of judgement Matth. 12.36. 5. Of all these with their severall aggravations;
for of every idle word that men shall speak they shall give an account thereof in the day of judgement Matthew 12.36. 5. Of all these with their several aggravations;
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but of their ungodlinesse in committing of them, and of their hard speches and their w•ckednesse in speaking of them against him. 3. Talents with their improvements;
but of their ungodliness in committing of them, and of their hard Speeches and their w•ckednesse in speaking of them against him. 3. Talents with their improvements;
Woe to thee Capernaum, for I say unto you, it shal be more tolerable for the land of Sodome in the day of judgement then for thee, Mat. 11.24. 2. Of all the honour, authority, estates and friends, which in this life God hath entrusted you with;
Woe to thee Capernaum, for I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgement then for thee, Mathew 11.24. 2. Of all the honour, Authority, estates and Friends, which in this life God hath Entrusted you with;
he that hath received five talents must account for five, and he that hath but two shall account for no more, to whom much is given, of him much shall be required,
he that hath received five Talents must account for five, and he that hath but two shall account for no more, to whom much is given, of him much shall be required,
and to whom men have committed much of him they will ask the more, Luc. 12.48. 3. Of all the souls committed to them in their severall places and relations:
and to whom men have committed much of him they will ask the more, Luke 12.48. 3. Of all the Souls committed to them in their several places and relations:
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so that the sinnes that other men in successive ages are drawne to by an evill example, shall be all numbred to him as the fruit of his doings in that day:
so that the Sins that other men in successive ages Are drawn to by an evil Exampl, shall be all numbered to him as the fruit of his doings in that day:
And the good deeds and examples of Gods people which prove a seed to the Church for many generations, these shall be brought forth not only according to their acts,
And the good Deeds and Examples of God's people which prove a seed to the Church for many generations, these shall be brought forth not only according to their acts,
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The manner of this manifestation we may gather (as I conceive) out of Rev. 20.12. And I saw the dead small and great, stand before God, and the booke was opened;
The manner of this manifestation we may gather (as I conceive) out of Rev. 20.12. And I saw the dead small and great, stand before God, and the book was opened;
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but by way of allusion, yet it holds forth this to us, that the manner of the revelation of all things, shall be by opening of those bookes which are now closed or sealed up against that last and great day.
but by Way of allusion, yet it holds forth this to us, that the manner of the Revelation of all things, shall be by opening of those books which Are now closed or sealed up against that last and great day.
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1. The booke of the Word, of Law and Gospel, with all the sinnes and duties contained in them, shall bee made manifest before men and Angells in that day.
1. The book of the Word, of Law and Gospel, with all the Sins and duties contained in them, shall be made manifest before men and Angels in that day.
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for hee will judge the secrets of all men in that day according to my Gospell, Rom. 2.16. 2. The booke of Gods decree, commonly called the booke of life, which is Gods free and everlasting determination of the eternall estates of men and Angells.
for he will judge the secrets of all men in that day according to my Gospel, Rom. 2.16. 2. The book of God's Decree, commonly called the book of life, which is God's free and everlasting determination of the Eternal estates of men and Angels.
This is a depth here indeed that men cannot fadome, which made the Apostle to cry out, Oh the depth both of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God;
This is a depth Here indeed that men cannot fathom, which made the Apostle to cry out, O the depth both of the riches of the Wisdom and knowledge of God;
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David speaks of this book, In thy book were all my members written, Psal. 139.16. A book of remembrance, Mal. 3.16. Thou puttest my teares in thy bottle;
David speaks of this book, In thy book were all my members written, Psalm 139.16. A book of remembrance, Malachi 3.16. Thou puttest my tears in thy Bottle;
The sinne of Iudah is written with a pen of iron, and the point of a Diamond, it is graven upon the table of their heart, &c. This booke is now sealed up from men and Angels,
The sin of Iudah is written with a pen of iron, and the point of a Diamond, it is graved upon the table of their heart, etc. This book is now sealed up from men and Angels,
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but it shall then be opened, and men shall reade in it, the hell of their natures, with all those hidious abominations of their lives, see all former sinnes which they have forgotten, to be written in their consciences with indelible characters, never to be blotted out.
but it shall then be opened, and men shall read in it, the hell of their nature's, with all those hideous abominations of their lives, see all former Sins which they have forgotten, to be written in their Consciences with indelible characters, never to be blotted out.
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therefore the maine time of conscience its accusing or excusing shall be, when God shall judge the secrets of all men, according to my Gospell, Rom 2.16. 5. The booke of the consciences of others, good and bad, men and devils:
Therefore the main time of conscience its accusing or excusing shall be, when God shall judge the secrets of all men, according to my Gospel, Rom 2.16. 5. The book of the Consciences of Others, good and bad, men and Devils:
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but this, above all times he will doe at that day: And so much that prayer seems to intimate, Psal. 109.6. When he is judged let him be condemned, and let Sathan stand at his right hand, sc. to accuse him;
but this, above all times he will do At that day: And so much that prayer seems to intimate, Psalm 109.6. When he is judged let him be condemned, and let Sathan stand At his right hand, sc. to accuse him;
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then it shall appeare that he is Wisdome, Counsellour, Esay 6.9. The wiser any man is, the more ends he doth propose to himselfe to accomplish in what ever hee goes about:
then it shall appear that he is Wisdom, Counselor, Isaiah 6.9. The Wiser any man is, the more ends he does propose to himself to accomplish in what ever he Goes about:
and vessels of mercy. 1. Towards the wicked, when the Lord shall declare the gracious offers they have had, the heating motions, the importunate entreaties, the compassionate invitations;
and vessels of mercy. 1. Towards the wicked, when the Lord shall declare the gracious offers they have had, the heating motions, the importunate entreaties, the compassionate invitations;
for their sinnes shall be brought forth (though as a cancelled bond) in that day, that he may shew, their natures were as sinfull, their lives as abominable, their hearts as corrupt,
for their Sins shall be brought forth (though as a canceled bound) in that day, that he may show, their nature's were as sinful, their lives as abominable, their hearts as corrupt,
and their provocations as many, as in the wicked of the world, but yet grace overcame them all, that they may say, Who is a Saviour like our Saviour, pardoning iniquity, transgression and sinne? At such a time mercy prevented, mercy spared, mercy healed, mercy pardoned, that in all it may appeare that he is mighty to save. 3. In his patience;
and their provocations as many, as in the wicked of the world, but yet grace overcame them all, that they may say, Who is a Saviour like our Saviour, pardoning iniquity, Transgression and sin? At such a time mercy prevented, mercy spared, mercy healed, mercy pardoned, that in all it may appear that he is mighty to save. 3. In his patience;
when the scoffers of the world shall say, Where is the promise of his comming? and the prophane ones say, my Lord delayes his comming, and shall begin to beate their fellow servants,
when the scoffers of the world shall say, Where is the promise of his coming? and the profane ones say, my Lord delays his coming, and shall begin to beat their fellow Servants,
If in a particular judgement, (as that upon Rome, the great whore which did corrupt the earth with her fornications ) the Lord shall be so publiquely honoured, that much people in heaven shall say Hallelujah;
If in a particular judgement, (as that upon Room, the great whore which did corrupt the earth with her fornications) the Lord shall be so publicly honoured, that much people in heaven shall say Hallelujah;
How much more shall this glory be given him at that day, when his judgement shall passe upon all the wicked of the world at once? for then 1 Cor. 6.2. The Saints shall judge the world, sc.
How much more shall this glory be given him At that day, when his judgement shall pass upon all the wicked of the world At once? for then 1 Cor. 6.2. The Saints shall judge the world, sc.
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for, Christ shall not onely judge as God, but as man also, For the Father hath given him authority to execute judgement, because he is the Son of man, and that he hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world by the man whom he hath ordained.
for, christ shall not only judge as God, but as man also, For the Father hath given him Authority to execute judgement, Because he is the Son of man, and that he hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world by the man whom he hath ordained.
Lord, when saw wee thee hungry, and fed thee not, &c. And the Lord shall answer, In as much as ye did it not to the least of these my brethren, ye did it not to me.
Lord, when saw we thee hungry, and fed thee not, etc. And the Lord shall answer, In as much as you did it not to the least of these my brothers, you did it not to me.
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For hee must so judge, that the offendor may be speechlesse, and the reason of his judgement manifested before all the world, that they may all acknowledge the Judge of all the world hath done right.
For he must so judge, that the Offender may be speechless, and the reason of his judgement manifested before all the world, that they may all acknowledge the Judge of all the world hath done right.
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Which makes me humbly to conceive, that the day of Judgement shall not be passed over in an instant, (as some have thought) but that it shall be of long continuance:
Which makes me humbly to conceive, that the day of Judgement shall not be passed over in an instant, (as Some have Thought) but that it shall be of long Continuance:
but, seeing he shall judge as man, it must be after the manner of men, that the creature may understand, admire, and approve this his righteous Judgement.
but, seeing he shall judge as man, it must be After the manner of men, that the creature may understand, admire, and approve this his righteous Judgement.
If a man had a testimoniall from all the world, what would it profit him in that day? Shall things be carried by voices then? Or will the Lord judge according to the hearing of the eare, according to the good opinions of men? This made Paul to sleight the judgement of mans day;
If a man had a testimonial from all the world, what would it profit him in that day? Shall things be carried by voices then? Or will the Lord judge according to the hearing of the ear, according to the good opinions of men? This made Paul to sleight the judgement of men day;
3. What a terrour must this needs be unto all men, who shall be found in their sins at that day? Shame is that which above all things the nature of man abhorres.
3. What a terror must this needs be unto all men, who shall be found in their Sins At that day? Shame is that which above all things the nature of man abhors.
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Here men are not ashamed of many things, because not discovered; the thiefe is ashamed when he is found, Ier. 2.26. but this cloake shall be plucked off, for all shall be laid open.
Here men Are not ashamed of many things, Because not discovered; the thief is ashamed when he is found, Jeremiah 2.26. but this cloak shall be plucked off, for all shall be laid open.
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I will laugh at your calamity, and mock when your feare commeth, Prev. 1.26. 2. By the Saints; Mat. 25.9. Goe yee (say the wise Virgins) to them that sell, and buy for your selves;
I will laugh At your calamity, and mock when your Fear comes, Prev. 1.26. 2. By the Saints; Mathew 25.9. Go ye (say the wise Virgins) to them that fell, and buy for your selves;
which is not to be conceived as an admonition, as if now there were hope; but as an exprobration, that they had formerly neglected the time of buying, and therefore,
which is not to be conceived as an admonition, as if now there were hope; but as an exprobration, that they had formerly neglected the time of buying, and Therefore,
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now they should see their folly in it when it was too late. So Luke 16.25. when Abraham saith to Dives, Son, remember that in thy life time thou receivedst thy good things.
now they should see their folly in it when it was too late. So Lycia 16.25. when Abraham Says to Dives, Son, Remember that in thy life time thou Received thy good things.
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Nomen filii videtur ironicè positum, you would needs call me father, and glory in the title of being a son of Abraham; now see what ease this priviledge can give you in that flame. 3. By the Devils, and the damned spirits;
Nome Sons videtur ironicè positum, you would needs call me father, and glory in the title of being a son of Abraham; now see what ease this privilege can give you in that flame. 3. By the Devils, and the damned spirits;
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Isaiah 14.9, 12. The King of Babylon is described, as brought downe to the grave, Hell from beneath is moved to meet thee at thy comming &c. How art thou fallen from heaven, Oh great Lucifer, son of the morning, &c. You were a man of high esteeme, of great authority;
Isaiah 14.9, 12. The King of Babylon is described, as brought down to the grave, Hell from beneath is moved to meet thee At thy coming etc. How art thou fallen from heaven, O great Lucifer, son of the morning, etc. You were a man of high esteem, of great Authority;
How will men befoole, and be beast themselves, and what a furious reflection will there be of the soule upon it selfe in that day? Therefore, here men have but their faces dyed with shame,
How will men befool, and be beast themselves, and what a furious reflection will there be of the soul upon it self in that day? Therefore, Here men have but their faces died with shame,
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That which was the Apostles care upon this ground, let it be yours also, Wherefore we labour, whether present or absent ▪ that we may be accepted of him.
That which was the Apostles care upon this ground, let it be yours also, Wherefore we labour, whither present or absent ▪ that we may be accepted of him.
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Three rules of acceptance with the Lord, I shall crave leave to set before you at this time. 1. He that will be accepted of God, must doe the whole will of God;
Three rules of acceptance with the Lord, I shall crave leave to Set before you At this time. 1. He that will be accepted of God, must do the Whole will of God;
David was therefore a man after Gods owne heart, because he did NONLATINALPHABET, all his wills, Acts 13.22. In particular, what ever is defective in the Civill justice of the kingdome, supply it;
David was Therefore a man After God's own heart, Because he did, all his wills, Acts 13.22. In particular, what ever is defective in the Civil Justice of the Kingdom, supply it;
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But especially, perfect what is wanting in the reformation of Religion, the speediest way unto which (I humbly conceive) will be, the sending forth of a godly and faithfull Ministery throughout the Kingdome, those who shall be both able and apt to teach, who shall not think they have sufficiently discharged their duty towards their people,
But especially, perfect what is wanting in the Reformation of Religion, the speediest Way unto which (I humbly conceive) will be, the sending forth of a godly and faithful Ministry throughout the Kingdom, those who shall be both able and apt to teach, who shall not think they have sufficiently discharged their duty towards their people,
if they have preached to them once or twice in a weeke, but also may make conscience of Catechising, knowing the state of their flocke, reaching publiquely, and from house to house.
if they have preached to them once or twice in a Week, but also may make conscience of Catechising, knowing the state of their flock, reaching publicly, and from house to house.
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If a man be off and on, unsteady in himselfe and double-minded, he will not long be accepted of men, much lesse of the Lord, with whom is no variablenesse, norshaddow of turning.
If a man be off and on, unsteady in himself and double-minded, he will not long be accepted of men, much less of the Lord, with whom is no variableness, norshaddow of turning.
lay your principles sure, and adhere to them to the end, for if you start, the kingdome sinks. 3. Do nothing but that wherein your consciences are first satisfied:
lay your principles sure, and adhere to them to the end, for if you start, the Kingdom sinks. 3. Do nothing but that wherein your Consciences Are First satisfied:
And be well assured, that if any shall undertake to teach the feare of God by the precepts of men, for, (as you ought not to blot out the Lords stamp where he hath set it) so if you stamp a jus divinum, where Christ hath not;
And be well assured, that if any shall undertake to teach the Fear of God by the Precepts of men, for, (as you ought not to blot out the lords stamp where he hath Set it) so if you stamp a jus Divinum, where christ hath not;
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when we shall say, Mat. 7.22. Lord, we have prophesied in thy Name, &c. Wee having the key of heaven, have opened it to many, shall we our selves be shut out? We that have beene a meanes to save the soules of many, shall we be damned our selves? So for the Magistracy;
when we shall say, Mathew 7.22. Lord, we have prophesied in thy Name, etc. we having the key of heaven, have opened it to many, shall we our selves be shut out? We that have been a means to save the Souls of many, shall we be damned our selves? So for the Magistracy;
for a man to be taken up to the Throne of God, (as in Authority a man is said to be, Rev. 12.) and yet at last, to be rejected by God as an abhominable branch,
for a man to be taken up to the Throne of God, (as in authority a man is said to be, Rev. 12.) and yet At last, to be rejected by God as an abominable branch,
3. Of Consolation, unto all whose hearts are upright with God, in these three things. 1. Here you doe many secret duties, which no eye is a witnesse of but the Lords;
3. Of Consolation, unto all whose hearts Are upright with God, in these three things. 1. Here you do many secret duties, which no eye is a witness of but the lords;
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some of which it may be you are never able to accomplish, or bring to passe, (for, the desires of Gods people are better then their actions, they are willing beyond their ability ) all these shall be manifested, and rewarded in that day.
Some of which it may be you Are never able to accomplish, or bring to pass, (for, the Desires of God's people Are better then their actions, they Are willing beyond their ability) all these shall be manifested, and rewarded in that day.
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all is said to be done in Rebellion, humour, for selfe-ends, and out of a desire to rule, &c. Neither hath this bin your condition from your enemies abroad onely,
all is said to be done in Rebellion, humour, for self-ends, and out of a desire to Rule, etc. Neither hath this been your condition from your enemies abroad only,
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2•. q. 13 4. Abinitio peccat diabolus, quasi semper in act• peccati p•rsev•re• idem qu• •st de cat••• da••a 〈 ◊ 〉; damna•i indes••e•tur p••ca•t. Molina p. 1 q 64 2.2 disp. 2. Capel. de tentat. p. 146.
2•. q. 13 4. Abinitio peccat diabolus, quasi semper in act• peccati p•rsev•re• idem qu• •st de cat••• da••a 〈 ◊ 〉; damna•i indes••e•tur p••ca•t. molina p. 1 q 64 2.2 Disp. 2. Capel. de Tentat. p. 146.
In beatis bona non sunt meritoria; sed pertinentia ad eorum beatitudinis pr•mium: Et similiter mala in damnatis non sun• demeritoria sed pertinent ad damnationis paenam. Aquin 22. q. 13. •4. ad. 2. Supplem. tert 〈 ◊ 〉 partis. q 98.2.6.
In beatis Bona non sunt meritoria; sed pertinentia ad Their beatitudinis pr•mium: Et similiter mala in Damnatis non sun• demeritoria sed pertinent ad damnationis paenam. Aquinas 22. q. 13. •4. ad. 2. Supple. Tert 〈 ◊ 〉 partis. q 98.2.6.
Videas •os tenentes tenere, •es ulla ratione discrere quod primum occurr••t manibus, licet tale sit ••iquod quod own no prodesse non possit, Bern. De adventu Domini. Serm. 1.
Videos •os tenentes tenere, •es ulla ratione discrere quod primum occurr••t manibus, licet tale sit ••iquod quod own no Profits non possit, Bern. De adventu Domini. Sermon 1.
Nostri cum à legibus Papae liberi sint; etiam à lege D•• liberi esse volunt, nihil n•si politica sequi; sed sio, ut sub illis quoque Prolibito sint. In Calce T•mi. 1.
Our cum à legibus Pope Liberi sint; etiam à lege D•• Liberi esse volunt, nihil n•si politica sequi; sed Sio, ut sub illis quoque Prolibito sint. In Calce T•mi. 1.
•on admonitio est sed exprobratio, hoc sensu, fuit adhuc emēdi tempus quod à vobis negligi non •portuit, prostabat enim tunc oleum venale, cujus recuperandi ablata est facultas. Cal.
•on admonitio est sed exprobratio, hoc sensu, fuit Adhoc emēdi Tempus quod à vobis negligi non •portuit, prostabat enim tunc oleum venal, cujus recuperandi ablata est facultas. Cal.
