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For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ which is far better.
For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with christ which is Far better.
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WE are met to solemnize the Funerals of our friend deceased, and so performe the last Office of love.
WE Are met to solemnize the Funerals of our friend deceased, and so perform the last Office of love.
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A glasse of Mortality is here set before us, wherein we may see our own fragil condition.
A glass of Mortality is Here Set before us, wherein we may see our own fragil condition.
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There is a sentence passed upon us all;
There is a sentence passed upon us all;
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statutum est, — it is appointed unto men once to dye, Heb. 9. 27. So that our life is but a short Reprieval from death, which is granted to a condemned man.Statutum est, — it is appointed unto men once to die, Hebrew 9. 27. So that our life is but a short Reprieval from death, which is granted to a condemned man.
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A wise mans life (saith Plato) is nothing else but a contemplation of death.
A wise men life (Says Plato) is nothing Else but a contemplation of death.
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The Lord would have us inure our selves to dying thoughts, and as it were by meditation often to stretch our selves upon our death bed.
The Lord would have us inure our selves to dying thoughts, and as it were by meditation often to stretch our selves upon our death Bed.
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God clothed our first Parents with skins of dead Beasts, and feeds us with dead flesh, that so often as we see the death of other creatures, we might not forget our own.
God clothed our First Parents with skins of dead Beasts, and feeds us with dead Flesh, that so often as we see the death of other creatures, we might not forget our own.
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The Text presents to us Saint Paul in an holy pathos, or fit of longing to be with Christ.
The Text presents to us Saint Paul in an holy pathos, or fit of longing to be with christ.
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His heart was with Christ, and he wanted only the swift wing of death to carry him thither.
His heart was with christ, and he wanted only the swift wing of death to carry him thither.
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I am (saith he) in a streight betwixt two, having a desire to depart, I am (Says he) in a straight betwixt two, having a desire to depart,
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and be with Christ, which is far better. I shall briefly explain the terms as they lie in order.and be with christ, which is Far better. I shall briefly explain the terms as they lie in order.
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I am in a straight betwixt two.
I am in a straight betwixt two.
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NONLATINALPHABET, I am hemm'd in, it may allude to a Castle which is so straitly beleaguer'd and hemm'd in, that it hath no way to make a sally out.
, I am hemmed in, it may allude to a Castle which is so straitly beleaguered and hemmed in, that it hath no Way to make a sally out.
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It fared now with Saint Paul, as with a woman that hath her children at home with her, It fared now with Saint Paul, as with a woman that hath her children At home with her,
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and her husband beyond the Seas, she would fain be with her husband, yet loth to leave her children:
and her husband beyond the Seas, she would fain be with her husband, yet loath to leave her children:
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So Paul would gladly have been with Christ, but was loth to leave the Philippians, his spiritual children. Having a desire to depart.
So Paul would gladly have been with christ, but was loath to leave the Philippians, his spiritual children. Having a desire to depart.
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1. The Apostle doth not say oportet, I must depart, but cupio, I desire to depart. All men must depart. 1. The Apostle does not say oportet, I must depart, but Cupio, I desire to depart. All men must depart.
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— Pallida mors aequo pulsat pede pauperum Tabernas regumque turres. — There is a dying principle in all; — Pallida mors Aequo pulsat pede Pauperum Tabernas regumque Towers. — There is a dying principle in all;
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the frame and contexture of their body is earthly, and tends to a dissolution.
the frame and contexture of their body is earthly, and tends to a dissolution.
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Nebuchadnezzars image, though it had an head of gold, yet feet of clay, Dan. 2. 23. Take the strongest man, let him be Sampson or Hercules, of whom we may say as the Poet, — Illi robur & as triplex circa pectus erat. — Nebuchadnezar's image, though it had an head of gold, yet feet of clay, Dan. 2. 23. Take the Strongest man, let him be Sampson or Hercules, of whom we may say as the Poet, — Illi robur & as triplex circa pectus erat. —
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Yet he stands upon feet of clay; he is but pulvis animatus, and must moulder away in time, death will come with an Habeas corpus at last.
Yet he Stands upon feet of clay; he is but Pulvis animatus, and must moulder away in time, death will come with an Habeas corpus At last.
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Tamerlain a Scythian Captain, the terrour of his time, died with three fits of an ague.Tamerlane a Scythian Captain, the terror of his time, died with three fits of an ague.
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The Grammarian who declines all other Nouns, knows not how to decline death. The Grammarian who declines all other Nouns, knows not how to decline death.
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Is my strength (saith Job) the strength of stones? Job 6. 12. Suppose it were,Is my strength (Says Job) the strength of stones? Job 6. 12. Suppose it were,
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yet, — gutta cavat lapidem, — the continual dropping of sickness would in time wear away this stone.
yet, — gutta cavat lapidem, — the continual dropping of sickness would in time wear away this stone.
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There is no such thing as an earthly eternity; death is called the house appointed for all living, Job 30. 23.
There is no such thing as an earthly eternity; death is called the house appointed for all living, Job 30. 23.
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But though death be in it self necessary, to Saint Paul it was voluntary; it was not so much a debt, as a vote; not so much Pauls task, as his choice; he doth not say, I must be dissolved, but I would be dissolved. Having a desire to depart.
But though death be in it self necessary, to Saint Paul it was voluntary; it was not so much a debt, as a vote; not so much Paul's task, as his choice; he does not say, I must be dissolved, but I would be dissolved. Having a desire to depart.
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2. The Apostle doth not say, having a desire to dye, but to depart; [ a lenifying word ] which doth much take off the sharp edge of death, and make it less formidable.
2. The Apostle does not say, having a desire to die, but to depart; [ a lenifying word ] which does much take off the sharp edge of death, and make it less formidable.
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This phrase [ to depart ] NONLATINALPHABET may refer
This phrase [ to depart ] may refer
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1. To Souldiers that pitch their Tents in the Field, and upon the least word of command from their General, loosen the cords of their Tent,
1. To Soldiers that pitch their Tents in the Field, and upon the least word of command from their General, loosen the cords of their Tent,
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and pluck up the stakes, and march forward.
and pluck up the stakes, and march forward.
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So death doth but loosen the silver cord, which fastned the soul in its earthly Tent, So death does but loosen the silver cord, which fastened the soul in its earthly Tent,
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and a Christian marcheth forward to the Heavenly Canaan.
and a Christian marches forward to the Heavenly Canaan.
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Or, 2. This word [ to depart ] may be a Metaphor taken from Mariners, who loosen Anchor that they may sail from one Port to another:
Or, 2. This word [ to depart ] may be a Metaphor taken from Mariners, who loosen Anchor that they may sail from one Port to Another:
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So Paul desired to loosen Anchor; So Paul desired to loosen Anchor;
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death to a believer is but loosning the Anchor, and sailing from one Port to another, from earth to heaven.
death to a believer is but loosening the Anchor, and sailing from one Port to Another, from earth to heaven.
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Beza renders this word [ to depart ] a putting off the harnesse.Beza renders this word [ to depart ] a putting off the harness.
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Hierom reads it, migrare ex hospitio. The world is an Inne, we are Travellers who take up our lodging here for a night, Paul longed to be out of his Inne. And to be with Christ. Hieronymus reads it, migrare ex hospitio. The world is an Inn, we Are Travellers who take up our lodging Here for a night, Paul longed to be out of his Inn. And to be with christ.
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The Apostle had three great desires, and they were all centred upon Christ. One was to be found in Christ;
The Apostle had three great Desires, and they were all centred upon christ. One was to be found in christ;
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the other was to magnifie Christ; the third was to be with Christ. Here observe two things. the other was to magnify christ; the third was to be with christ. Here observe two things.
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1. Paul doth not say I desire to depart and be in heaven, but to be NONLATINALPHABET with Christ; it is Christs presence makes heaven, as the Kings presence makes the Court.
1. Paul does not say I desire to depart and be in heaven, but to be with christ; it is Christ presence makes heaven, as the Kings presence makes the Court.
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'Tis not the Cherubims or Seraphims which make Paradise; the Lamb is the light thereof, Rev. 21. 23. 2. From the connexion of the words, having a desire to depart and to be with Christ;
It's not the Cherubims or Seraphims which make Paradise; the Lamb is the Light thereof, Rev. 21. 23. 2. From the connexion of the words, having a desire to depart and to be with christ;
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we clearly see that the soul of a believer doth not sleep in the body after death, (a drowsie opinion) but goes immediately to Christ.
we clearly see that the soul of a believer does not sleep in the body After death, (a drowsy opinion) but Goes immediately to christ.
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Upon the divorce of the soul from the body, there follows an Espousal of the soul to Christ, 2 Cor. 5. 8. Absent from the body, present with the Lord. Upon the divorce of the soul from the body, there follows an Espousal of the soul to christ, 2 Cor. 5. 8. Absent from the body, present with the Lord.
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It were better for believers to stay here, if they did not presently go to Christ after death. It were better for believers to stay Here, if they did not presently go to christ After death.
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For here the Saints are daily improving their graces, here they have many praelibamina, sweet tasts of Gods love,
For Here the Saints Are daily improving their graces, Here they have many Prefatory, sweet tastes of God's love,
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so that it were better to stay here;
so that it were better to stay Here;
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and Paul wished that which would be to his losse, if the soul should sleep in the body,
and Paul wished that which would be to his loss, if the soul should sleep in the body,
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and not go immediately after death to Christ. Which is farre better. NONLATINALPHABET, a believer is no looser by death.
and not go immediately After death to christ. Which is Far better., a believer is no looser by death.
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His change is for the better;
His change is for the better;
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a science that is grafted into a better stock, and planted in a better soil is no wayes damnified.
a science that is grafted into a better stock, and planted in a better soil is no ways damnified.
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A believer after death is set into a better STOCK, Christ; and is planted in a better soile, Heaven; this can be no losse, but an advantage.
A believer After death is Set into a better STOCK, christ; and is planted in a better soil, Heaven; this can be no loss, but an advantage.
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Well therefore may the Apostle say, to be with Christ is far better. In the words there are these three parts. 1. Saint Pauls choice;
Well Therefore may the Apostle say, to be with christ is Far better. In the words there Are these three parts. 1. Saint Paul's choice;
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to be with Christ. 2. The excellency of his choice; it is farre better. 3. The nodus, or the strait he was in;to be with christ. 2. The excellency of his choice; it is Far better. 3. The nodus, or the strait he was in;
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coarctor, I am in a strait betwixt two; Coarctor, I am in a strait betwixt two;
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this holy man was in a great dilemma, he was straitned between service and reward. He was desirous of glory,
this holy man was in a great dilemma, he was straitened between service and reward. He was desirous of glory,
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yet willing to adjourn his own happinesse, and stay out of heaven a while, that he might be a means to bring others thither.
yet willing to adjourn his own happiness, and stay out of heaven a while, that he might be a means to bring Others thither.
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From the words thus opened, there are three observations. From the words thus opened, there Are three observations.
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1. It is the desire of a true Saint to remove from hence, and be with Christ.
1. It is the desire of a true Saint to remove from hence, and be with christ.
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2. To be with Christ is far better; how much better it is, we shall better understand when we are in heaven;
2. To be with christ is Far better; how much better it is, we shall better understand when we Are in heaven;
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some Angel is best able to speak to this point.
Some Angel is best able to speak to this point.
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3. That which stayes a Saint here in the World, is a desire of doing service;
3. That which stays a Saint Here in the World, is a desire of doing service;
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This did cast the ballance with the Apostle, and was the only tempting motive to keep him here awhile, he looked upon his abode in the flesh, as an opportunity of service.
This did cast the balance with the Apostle, and was the only tempting motive to keep him Here awhile, he looked upon his Abided in the Flesh, as an opportunity of service.
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* Paul was willing to dye, yet content to live, that he might be a Factor for Christ upon earth. * Paul was willing to die, yet content to live, that he might be a Factor for christ upon earth.
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I shall at this time insist upon the first proposition.
I shall At this time insist upon the First proposition.
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That it is the desire of a true Saint to remove from hence, and to be with Christ; this proposition hath two branches; of each distinctly. That it is the desire of a true Saint to remove from hence, and to be with christ; this proposition hath two branches; of each distinctly.
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1. It is the desire of a true Saint to be gone from hence; having a desire to depart.
1. It is the desire of a true Saint to be gone from hence; having a desire to depart.
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What a wicked man fears, that a godly man hopes for. I desire saith Paul to depart;
What a wicked man fears, that a godly man hope's for. I desire Says Paul to depart;
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a sinner cries loth to depart, he doth not say come Lord Jesus, but Stay Lord Jesus;
a sinner cries loath to depart, he does not say come Lord jesus, but Stay Lord jesus;
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he would live alwayes here, he knows no other heaven but this, and 'tis death to him to be turned out of his heaven.
he would live always Here, he knows no other heaven but this, and it's death to him to be turned out of his heaven.
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* It was the speech of Axiochus the Philosopher when he was to dye, Shall I be deprived of this light? shall I leave all my sweet delights? David calls death a going out of the World, Psal. 39. 13. A wicked man doth not go out, but is drag'd out; * It was the speech of Axiochus the Philosopher when he was to die, Shall I be deprived of this Light? shall I leave all my sweet delights? David calls death a going out of the World, Psalm 39. 13. A wicked man does not go out, but is dragged out;
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he is like a Tenant who hath gotten possession, and will not out of the house, till the Serjeants pull him out.
he is like a Tenant who hath got possession, and will not out of the house, till the Sergeants pull him out.
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If a wicked man were put to his choice, he would never come where God is;
If a wicked man were put to his choice, he would never come where God is;
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he would choose the Serpents curse, to eat dust, Gen. 3. 14. but not return to dust. If a wicked man might be voti compos, have his wish, he would serve no other God but his belly, * and to this he would ever liberally poure drink offerings.
he would choose the Serpents curse, to eat dust, Gen. 3. 14. but not return to dust. If a wicked man might be voti compos, have his wish, he would serve no other God but his belly, * and to this he would ever liberally pour drink offerings.
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But a soul enlivened and ennobled with a principle of grace, looks upon the World as a Wildernesse wherein are fiery Serpents,
But a soul enlivened and ennobled with a principle of grace, looks upon the World as a Wilderness wherein Are fiery Serpents,
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and he desires to get out of this Wildernesse.
and he Desires to get out of this Wilderness.
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Simeon having taken Christ in his armes, cries out, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, Luke 2. 29. He that hath taken Christ in the armes of his faith, will sing Simeons song, Lord, let thy servant depart.Simeon having taken christ in his arms, cries out, Lord, now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, Lycia 2. 29. He that hath taken christ in the arms of his faith, will sing Simeons song, Lord, let thy servant depart.
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David prayed to know the measure of his dayes, Psal. 39. 4. because (saith Theodoret) he desired to hear the good news of deaths approach.David prayed to know the measure of his days, Psalm 39. 4. Because (Says Theodoret) he desired to hear the good news of death's approach.
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The Saints of God have looked upon themselves as imprisoned in the body, and have longed for a Jayle delivery. The Saints of God have looked upon themselves as imprisoned in the body, and have longed for a Jail delivery.
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The bird desires to go out of the Cage, though it be made of gold. Hiliaron chides himself that he was no more willing to die; The bird Desires to go out of the Cage, though it be made of gold. Hiliaron chides himself that he was no more willing to die;
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Go forth my soul, what fearest thou? Ignatius was desirous of Martyrdom, that he might gain the presence of Christ in glory.
Go forth my soul, what Fearest thou? Ignatius was desirous of Martyrdom, that he might gain the presence of christ in glory.
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A Christian of the right breed is ambitiously desirous to put off the earthly cloaths of his body, A Christian of the right breed is ambitiously desirous to put off the earthly clothes of his body,
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& make his bed in the grave;
& make his Bed in the grave;
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how is this bed perfum'd with Christs lying in it? a pillow of down, is not so sweet as a pillow of dust; a regenerate person looking upon himself as held with the earthen fetter of the flesh, how is this Bed perfumed with Christ lying in it? a pillow of down, is not so sweet as a pillow of dust; a regenerate person looking upon himself as held with the earthen fetter of the Flesh,
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and his soul put into a movable Sepulchre, cries out with David, O that I had wings like a Dove, that I might flie away and be at rest. Psal. 55. 6.
and his soul put into a movable Sepulchre, cries out with David, Oh that I had wings like a Dove, that I might fly away and be At rest. Psalm 55. 6.
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And indeed no wonder a true Saint doth desire a dismisse, and is so earnest to have his Passe to be gone from hence;
And indeed no wonder a true Saint does desire a dismiss, and is so earnest to have his Pass to be gone from hence;
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if we consider how beneficial death is to a child of God, it puts a period to all his evils: if we Consider how beneficial death is to a child of God, it puts a Period to all his evils:
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in particular, there are ten evils that death will put an end to. 1. Death will put an end to a believers sinnes.
in particular, there Are ten evils that death will put an end to. 1. Death will put an end to a believers Sins.
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Sinne is the great incendiary, it doth us all the mischief. Sinne may be compared to the Planet Saturn, which hath a malignant influence;
Sin is the great incendiary, it does us all the mischief. Sin may be compared to the Planet Saturn, which hath a malignant influence;
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it is the wombe of our sorrows, and the grave of our comforts.
it is the womb of our sorrows, and the grave of our comforts.
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Sinne is the sinners bond, Acts 8. 23. and the Saints burden, Psal. 38. 3. How is a believer tyred out with his corruptions? I am weary of my life (saith Rebecca) because of the daughters of Heth, Gen. 27. 46. That which makes a child of God weary of his life, is his proud, unbelieving heart: Sin is the Sinners bound, Acts 8. 23. and the Saints burden, Psalm 38. 3. How is a believer tired out with his corruptions? I am weary of my life (Says Rebecca) Because of the daughters of Heth, Gen. 27. 46. That which makes a child of God weary of his life, is his proud, unbelieving heart:
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Saint Paul could better carry his iron Chain, than his sinnes; O wretched man that I am!
Saint Paul could better carry his iron Chain, than his Sins; O wretched man that I am!
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who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Rom. 7. 24. When grace spurs the soul forward, the curben bit of sinne checks it, and pulls it back again.who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Rom. 7. 24. When grace spurs the soul forward, the curben bit of sin Checks it, and pulls it back again.
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There is much of the Old man in the new man; There is a party in every regenerate heart that is true to the Devil;
There is much of the Old man in the new man; There is a party in every regenerate heart that is true to the devil;
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a party that will not pray, that will not believe.
a party that will not pray, that will not believe.
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A Christian is like a bowle with a double byas, he hath an earthly byas upon his will,
A Christian is like a bowl with a double bias, he hath an earthly bias upon his will,
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and a spiritual byas, and these draw him several wayes;
and a spiritual bias, and these draw him several ways;
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the evil I would not, that do I, Rom. 7. 19. Sinne mingles it self with our holy things;the evil I would not, that do I, Rom. 7. 19. Sin mingles it self with our holy things;
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we cannot act either our duties or our graces without sin; we are like children who cannot write without blotting!
we cannot act either our duties or our graces without since; we Are like children who cannot write without blotting!
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the sweet Rose of grace doth not grow without its prickles? No wonder then a believer desires to depart;
the sweet Rose of grace does not grow without its prickles? No wonder then a believer Desires to depart;
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death will free him from his spiritual distempers; when he hath done breathing, he shall have done sinning.
death will free him from his spiritual distempers; when he hath done breathing, he shall have done sinning.
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NONLATINALPHABET. 2. Death will put an end to a believers tentations. Our whole life (saith Austin) is nothing but a tentation; we tread upon snares:
. 2. Death will put an end to a believers tentations. Our Whole life (Says Austin) is nothing but a tentation; we tread upon snares:
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Satan is ever casting in the Angle of a tentation, to see whether we will bite;
Satan is ever casting in the Angle of a tentation, to see whither we will bite;
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he knowes how to suit his tentations; he tempted Achan with a wedge of gold;
he knows how to suit his tentations; he tempted achan with a wedge of gold;
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he tempted David with beauty; we cannot lock the door of our heart so fast by prayer, but a tentation will enter:
he tempted David with beauty; we cannot lock the door of our heart so fast by prayer, but a tentation will enter:
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Sometimes Satan comes more furiously, as a Red Dragon; sometimes more slily, as a Serpent; Sometime Satan comes more furiously, as a Read Dragon; sometime more slily, as a Serpent;
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sometimes he baits his hook with Scripture, aud tempts to sinne under a mask of Religion,
sometime he baits his hook with Scripture, and tempts to sin under a mask of Religion,
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as when he tempts to evil, that good may come of it . Thus can he transform himself into an Angel of light.
as when he tempts to evil, that good may come of it. Thus can he transform himself into an Angel of Light.
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Is it not a grievous thing for a Virgin to have her chastity daily assaulted? Is it not sad to have the Devils bullets continually flying about our ears? No wonder then a believer is willing to depart; death will set him out of gun-shot, he shall never be troubled with Satans fiery darts any more;
Is it not a grievous thing for a Virgae to have her chastity daily assaulted? Is it not sad to have the Devils bullets continually flying about our ears? No wonder then a believer is willing to depart; death will Set him out of gunshot, he shall never be troubled with Satan fiery darts any more;
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though grace puts a child of God out of the Devils possession, it is death onely frees him from the Divels tentation.
though grace puts a child of God out of the Devils possession, it is death only frees him from the Devils tentation.
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3. Death will put an end to a believers fears. Fear is the souls palsie;
3. Death will put an end to a believers fears. fear is the Souls palsy;
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there is torment in feare, 1 John 4. 18. Cicero calls fear one of the three plagues of Mankinde;there is torment in Fear, 1 John 4. 18. Cicero calls Fear one of the three plagues of Mankind;
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and the best of the Saints NONLATINALPHABET, are haunted with this evil spirit;
and the best of the Saints, Are haunted with this evil Spirit;
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they cannot rejoyce without trembling; the believer fears lest his heart should put a cheat upon him, he fears God doth not love him he fears lest he should tire in his march to heaven;
they cannot rejoice without trembling; the believer fears lest his heart should put a cheat upon him, he fears God does not love him he fears lest he should tire in his march to heaven;
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the best faith may sometimes have its fears, as the best stars have their twinckling. These fears (as Socrates saith) arme a man against himself;
the best faith may sometime have its fears, as the best Stars have their twinkling. These fears (as Socrates Says) arm a man against himself;
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they are very afflictive, leaving sad impressions of melancholy behind. No wonder then a believer longs to depart out of this life;
they Are very afflictive, leaving sad impressions of melancholy behind. No wonder then a believer longs to depart out of this life;
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why should he fear that which frees him from fear? the King of terrour makes all fear vanish.
why should he Fear that which frees him from Fear? the King of terror makes all Fear vanish.
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4. Death will dry up a believers tears, Rev. 7. 17. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes;
4. Death will dry up a believers tears, Rev. 7. 17. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes;
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weeping is nothing but a cloud of sorrow gathered in the heart, dropping into water. A Christian often hath none to keep him company, but his own griefs and sorrows;
weeping is nothing but a cloud of sorrow gathered in the heart, dropping into water. A Christian often hath none to keep him company, but his own griefs and sorrows;
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he sits as Israel by the Rivers weeping; as soon as the child is born, it weeps;
he sits as Israel by the rivers weeping; as soon as the child is born, it weeps;
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when Moses was born, he was laid in an Ark of bulrushes, where he did as it were baptize himself with his own tears, Exod. 2. 6. And behold the babe wept;
when Moses was born, he was laid in an Ark of Bulrushes, where he did as it were baptise himself with his own tears, Exod 2. 6. And behold the babe wept;
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ever since we looked upon the Tree of knowledge, our eyes have watered; there are many things to occasion weeping.
ever since we looked upon the Tree of knowledge, our eyes have watered; there Are many things to occasion weeping.
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— quidque facis lachrymis opus est. — 1. Our sinnes; who can look into his own heart with dry eyes?
— quidque facis Lachrymis opus est. — 1. Our Sins; who can look into his own heart with dry eyes?
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2. Losse of relations, which is like the pulling a limb from the body;
2. Loss of relations, which is like the pulling a limb from the body;
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Joseph wept over his dead father, Gen. 50. 1. Well then, 'tis not to be admired that a believer desires to depart from hence;Joseph wept over his dead father, Gen. 50. 1. Well then, it's not to be admired that a believer Desires to depart from hence;
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he shall leave the valley of tears; the bottle of tears shall be stop'd; his water shall be turned into wine, his mourning into musick, his lamentations into Hallelujahs:
he shall leave the valley of tears; the Bottle of tears shall be stopped; his water shall be turned into wine, his mourning into music, his lamentations into Hallelujahs:
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death is the handkerchief to wipe off all tears. 5. Death will put an end to a believers molestations;
death is the handkerchief to wipe off all tears. 5. Death will put an end to a believers molestations;
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man is born to trouble, Job 5. 7. he is the natural heir to it. This life is subject to injury ; man is born to trouble, Job 5. 7. he is the natural heir to it. This life is Subject to injury;
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we do not (as Seneca saith) finish our troubles while we live here, but change them.
we do not (as Senecca Says) finish our Troubles while we live Here, but change them.
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Quisque suos patimur manes. Every one hath his crosse to carry; sometimes poverty pincheth, sometimes sicknesse tortures, sometimes Law-suits vex;Quisque suos patimur manes. Every one hath his cross to carry; sometime poverty pincheth, sometime sickness tortures, sometime Lawsuits vex;
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man is like a Tennis-ball, bandied up and down by providence; while wicked men are in the world, never look for rest.
man is like a Tennis-ball, bandied up and down by providence; while wicked men Are in the world, never look for rest.
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These troubled Seas (as the Prophet calls them) will be casting forth their foam and mire upon the godly;
These troubled Seas (as the Prophet calls them) will be casting forth their foam and mire upon the godly;
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and well then may a believer say his Nunc dimittis, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart.
and well then may a believer say his Nunc Dimittis, Lord, now Lettest thou thy servant depart.
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Death gives a child of God his quietus est , it sends him a Writ of ease, Job 3. 17. There (that is, in the grave) the wicked cease from troubling,
Death gives a child of God his quietus est, it sends him a Writ of ease, Job 3. 17. There (that is, in the grave) the wicked cease from troubling,
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and there the weary be at rest. 6. Death puts an end to a believers cares.and there the weary be At rest. 6. Death puts an end to a believers Cares.
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Care is vexatious and anxious, it eats out the comfort of life;
Care is vexatious and anxious, it eats out the Comfort of life;
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the Greek word for care NONLATINALPHABET, comes from a primitive that signifies to cut the heart in pieces;
the Greek word for care, comes from a primitive that signifies to Cut the heart in Pieces;
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care doth fret as a canker, it discruciates the minde, it breaks the sleep, it wasts the spirits, this is the wrack which the soul is stretched upon.
care does fret as a canker, it discruciate the mind, it breaks the sleep, it wasts the spirits, this is the wrack which the soul is stretched upon.
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'Tis hard, I had almost said impossible, to shake off this viper of care while we live;
It's hard, I had almost said impossible, to shake off this viper of care while we live;
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all our comforts are careful comforts; care is to the minde, as a burden to the back, it loads the spirits, and with over-loading sinks them;
all our comforts Are careful comforts; care is to the mind, as a burden to the back, it loads the spirits, and with overloading sinks them;
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care is a fruit of the curse; Adams want of care, hath brought us to care;
care is a fruit of the curse; Adams want of care, hath brought us to care;
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have you not sometimes seen the bryar growing by the honey-suckle, so that you cannot well gather the honey-suckle,
have you not sometime seen the briar growing by the honeysuckle, so that you cannot well gather the honeysuckle,
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but you are scratched with the bryar? Thus in gathering riches, how is the head and heart prick'd with care? and is there not great reason why a child of God should desire to depart? is it good being among the briars? death is the cure of care; we are thoughtful and solicitous how to get such an estate,
but you Are scratched with the briar? Thus in gathering riches, how is the head and heart pricked with care? and is there not great reason why a child of God should desire to depart? is it good being among the briers? death is the cure of care; we Are thoughtful and solicitous how to get such an estate,
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how to provide for such a childe;
how to provide for such a child;
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now death comes to a believer as a friend, and saith, Never perplex and distract thy mind thus, I will free thee from all these heart-killing cares;
now death comes to a believer as a friend, and Says, Never perplex and distract thy mind thus, I will free thee from all these heart-killing Cares;
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I will strike but once, and that stroak shall relieve thee. 7. Death will put an end to the night of desertion;
I will strike but once, and that stroke shall relieve thee. 7. Death will put an end to the night of desertion;
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thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled, Psal. 30. 7. The soul in desertion, is within an inch of despair;
thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled, Psalm 30. 7. The soul in desertion, is within an inch of despair;
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in affliction the world is against a man, in tentation Satan is against a man, in desertion God is against a man.
in affliction the world is against a man, in tentation Satan is against a man, in desertion God is against a man.
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Alstead calls desertion an agony of conscience; this made the Prophet Jonah call the Whales belly the belly of hell, because he was deserted there; Alstead calls desertion an agony of conscience; this made the Prophet Jonah call the Whale's belly the belly of hell, Because he was deserted there;
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Jonah 2. 2, 4. Out of the belly of hell cryed I, then I said I am cast out of thy sight. Jonah 2. 2, 4. Out of the belly of hell cried I, then I said I am cast out of thy sighed.
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Heman grew distracted upon the suspension of Gods favour, Psal. 88. 16. While I suffer thy terrors, I am distracted; Heman grew distracted upon the suspension of God's favour, Psalm 88. 16. While I suffer thy terrors, I am distracted;
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but death will free from desertion: a believer after death shall never see any more Eclipses;
but death will free from desertion: a believer After death shall never see any more Eclipses;
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God will draw aside the Curtain, and pull off his vail, and the soul shall be for ever sunning it self in the light of Gods countenance.
God will draw aside the Curtain, and pull off his Vail, and the soul shall be for ever sunning it self in the Light of God's countenance.
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8. Death will put an end to the imperfections of nature. Our natural knowledge is very imperfect;
8. Death will put an end to the imperfections of nature. Our natural knowledge is very imperfect;
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the most perceptive, intelligent person, may say as Agur, Prov. 30. 2. I have not the understanding of a man.
the most perceptive, intelligent person, may say as Agur, Curae 30. 2. I have not the understanding of a man.
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Since the fall, the lamp of reason burns dimme; there are many arcana naturae, knots in nature that we cannot untie.
Since the fallen, the lamp of reason burns dim; there Are many arcana naturae, knots in nature that we cannot untie.
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Why Nilus should overflow in summer, when by the course of nature waters are lowest; why the Load-Stone should incline to the pole starre;
Why Nilus should overflow in summer, when by the course of nature waters Are lowest; why the Load-Stone should incline to the pole star;
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why the Sea should be higher than the earth, yet not drown it.
why the Sea should be higher than the earth, yet not drown it.
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How the bones grow in the womb, Eccles. 11. 5. Many of these things are riddles and paradoxes;How the bones grow in the womb, Eccles. 11. 5. Many of these things Are riddles and paradoxes;
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by eating of the Tree of knowledge, we have lost the key of knowledge; how are we maim'd in our intellectuals!
by eating of the Tree of knowledge, we have lost the key of knowledge; how Are we maimed in our intellectuals!
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by the fall we have lost our head-piece; there are some diseases which would make Galens head ake to finde out.
by the fallen we have lost our headpiece; there Are Some diseases which would make Galens head ache to find out.
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The River Euripus was too deep for Aristotle; the Poet could say, Felix qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas. —
The River Euripus was too deep for Aristotle; the Poet could say, Felix qui Potuit rerum cognoscere causas. —
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Socrates said on his death-bed, there were many things which he had yet to learn; our knowledge is like the twilight, dim and duskish:Socrates said on his deathbed, there were many things which he had yet to Learn; our knowledge is like the twilight, dim and duskish:
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the greatest part of our knowledge, is not so much as the least part of our ignorance, all which considered, no wonder to hear this language from a Saint, cupio dissolvi, I have a desire to depart;
the greatest part of our knowledge, is not so much as the least part of our ignorance, all which considered, no wonder to hear this language from a Saint, Cupio Dissolvi, I have a desire to depart;
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death crowns a Christian with fulnesse of knowledge; when he is snuffed by death, the candle of his understanding will burn brighter;
death crowns a Christian with fullness of knowledge; when he is snuffed by death, the candle of his understanding will burn Brighter;
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at death a child of God doth perfectly recover the use of his reason. 9. Death will put an end to the imperfections of grace;
At death a child of God does perfectly recover the use of his reason. 9. Death will put an end to the imperfections of grace;
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our graces are our best jewels, but here they are in their infancy and minority;
our graces Are our best Jewels, but Here they Are in their infancy and minority;
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therefore the Saints are said to receive but primitias Spiritus, the first fruits of the Spirit, Rom. 8. 23. The best Christian is like a childe put out to Nurse, he is very weak in grace, faith is feeble, love lukewarm;
Therefore the Saints Are said to receive but primitias Spiritus, the First fruits of the Spirit, Rom. 8. 23. The best Christian is like a child put out to Nurse, he is very weak in grace, faith is feeble, love lukewarm;
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grace though it be not dead, it is sickly, Rev. 3. 2. Strengthen the things which are ready to dye;
grace though it be not dead, it is sickly, Rev. 3. 2. Strengthen the things which Are ready to die;
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grace is like gold in the oare, drossy and impure; the most refined soul hath some dregs;
grace is like gold in the oar, drossy and impure; the most refined soul hath Some dregs;
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this Motto may be written upon a Christians graces;
this Motto may be written upon a Christians graces;
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— plurima desunt — he that shoots furthest in holinesse, comes short of the mark of perfection ;
— Many desunt — he that shoots furthest in holiness, comes short of the mark of perfection;
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well then may a believer desire to be dissolved, death will free him from all the imperfections of his holinesse;
well then may a believer desire to be dissolved, death will free him from all the imperfections of his holiness;
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it will make him pure as the Angels, not having spot or wrinckle, Ephes. 5. 27. 10. Death will put an end to a weary Pilgrimage;
it will make him pure as the Angels, not having spot or wrinkle, Ephesians 5. 27. 10. Death will put an end to a weary Pilgrimage;
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we are here in a pilgrim condition, 1 Pet. 2. 11. A Christian walks with his Pilgrims staffe in his hand, the staffe of the promise in the hand of faith;
we Are Here in a pilgrim condition, 1 Pet. 2. 11. A Christian walks with his Pilgrim's staff in his hand, the staff of the promise in the hand of faith;
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now death will put an end to this Pilgrimage; it takes away the Pilgrims staff, and sets a crown upon his head; now death will put an end to this Pilgrimage; it Takes away the Pilgrim's staff, and sets a crown upon his head;
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no wonder that the gratious soul cries out with Saint Paul, having a desire to depart.
no wonder that the gracious soul cries out with Saint Paul, having a desire to depart.
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Object. But against this it may be objected, some of the Saints have prayed against death; Object. But against this it may be objected, Some of the Saints have prayed against death;
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Hezekiah when the message of death was brought, pray'd against it, and wept sore, Isa. 38. 2, 3. so that Hezekiah had not a desire to depart.Hezekiah when the message of death was brought, prayed against it, and wept soar, Isaiah 38. 2, 3. so that Hezekiah had not a desire to depart.
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Answ. 1. Hezekiah did not pray simply against death, but in a limited sense, at that time; there might be several reasons assigned why at that time death was not welcome to him. Answer 1. Hezekiah did not pray simply against death, but in a limited sense, At that time; there might be several Reasons assigned why At that time death was not welcome to him.
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As, 1. Hezekiah desired to live awhile longer, that he might do more work for God, ver. 38. The dead cannot praise thee;
As, 1. Hezekiah desired to live awhile longer, that he might do more work for God, ver. 38. The dead cannot praise thee;
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intimating, that if he had been then taken off by death, he was capable of doing God no more service;
intimating, that if he had been then taken off by death, he was capable of doing God no more service;
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he was loth to be cut down, till he had borne more fruit.
he was loath to be Cut down, till he had born more fruit.
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Besides, had he then died in the infancy of Reformation, the adversaries of God would have insulted,
Beside, had he then died in the infancy of Reformation, the Adversaries of God would have insulted,
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and made songs of triumph at his Funeral. 2. Hezekiah was unwilling to dye at that time, because he wanted issue.
and made songs of triumph At his Funeral. 2. Hezekiah was unwilling to die At that time, Because he wanted issue.
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God had promis'd to David, 1 King. 8. 25. That those of his line which were godly, should not want some of their seed to succeed them in the Throne;
God had promised to David, 1 King. 8. 25. That those of his line which were godly, should not want Some of their seed to succeed them in the Throne;
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now in this respect it was a great discomfort to Hezekiah to dye childlesse;
now in this respect it was a great discomfort to Hezekiah to die childless;
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for he might have thought himself no better than an hypocrite, inasmuch as God had promised issue to the Kings of Davids line that feared him.
for he might have Thought himself not better than an hypocrite, inasmuch as God had promised issue to the Kings of Davids line that feared him.
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Upon these, and other considerations, Hezekiah might pray against death at that juncture of time. And whereas it may be said that many of Gods children are unwilling to dye.
Upon these, and other considerations, Hezekiah might pray against death At that juncture of time. And whereas it may be said that many of God's children Are unwilling to die.
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I answer, a Christian is a compounded creature, flesh and spirit, and from this composition there may be a conflict between the fear of death and the desire of death,
I answer, a Christian is a compounded creature, Flesh and Spirit, and from this composition there may be a conflict between the Fear of death and the desire of death,
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but at last the spiritual part prevails; and as faith grows stronger, fears grow weaker; thus it was with Paul, having a desire to depart
but At last the spiritual part prevails; and as faith grows Stronger, fears grow Weaker; thus it was with Paul, having a desire to depart
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So much for the first branch of the doctrine, that it is the desire of a true Saint to be gone from hence;
So much for the First branch of the Doctrine, that it is the desire of a true Saint to be gone from hence;
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[ having a desire to depart. ] [ having a desire to depart. ]
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2. I proceed now to the second branch of the doctrine, that it is a Saints desire to be with Christ.
2. I proceed now to the second branch of the Doctrine, that it is a Saints desire to be with christ.
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Saint Paul long'd to lie on that soft pillow where John the beloved Disciple did, viz. the bosome of Jesus ;
Saint Paul longed to lie on that soft pillow where John the Beloved Disciple did, viz. the bosom of jesus;
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There had been little comfort in departing, if the Apostle had not put in this word, to be with Christ. Death will make a glorious change to a believer;
There had been little Comfort in departing, if the Apostle had not put in this word, to be with christ. Death will make a glorious change to a believer;
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'tis but crossing the mare mortuum, the dead Sea, and he shall be with Christ.
it's but crossing the mare mortuum, the dead Sea, and he shall be with christ.
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Death to a childe of God is like the Whirl-wind to the Prophet Eliah, it blew off his mantle,
Death to a child of God is like the Whirlwind to the Prophet Elijah, it blew off his mantle,
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but carried the Prophet up to heaven.
but carried the Prophet up to heaven.
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So death is a boisterous wind which blowes off the mantle fo the flesh, (for the body is but the mantle the soul is wrapped in) but it carries the soul up to Christ;
So death is a boisterous wind which blows off the mantle foe the Flesh, (for the body is but the mantle the soul is wrapped in) but it carries the soul up to christ;
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the day of a believers dissolution, is the day of his coronation.
the day of a believers dissolution, is the day of his coronation.
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Though death be a bitter cup, here is sugar at the bottome, it translates the soul of a believer to Christ;
Though death be a bitter cup, Here is sugar At the bottom, it translates the soul of a believer to christ;
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though the flesh calls death the last enemy, yet faith calls it the best friend, it brings a man to Christ, which is far better.
though the Flesh calls death the last enemy, yet faith calls it the best friend, it brings a man to christ, which is Far better.
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This word NONLATINALPHABET, to be with Christ, implies three things, Intuition. Fruition. Duration.
This word, to be with christ, Implies three things, Intuition. Fruition. Duration.
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1. To be with Christ, implies, Intuition, 1 Joh. 3. 2. We shall see him as he is;
1. To be with christ, Implies, Intuition, 1 John 3. 2. We shall see him as he is;
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here we see him as he is not; he is not mutable, he is not mortal;
Here we see him as he is not; he is not mutable, he is not Mortal;
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in heaven we shall see him as he is.
in heaven we shall see him as he is.
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When Socrates was to die, he comforted himself with this, that he should go to the place where he should see Homer and Musaeus, and other Worthies who lived in the Age before him.
When Socrates was to die, he comforted himself with this, that he should go to the place where he should see Homer and Musaeus, and other Worthies who lived in the Age before him.
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A believer may comfort himself with this, that he shall see Christ;
A believer may Comfort himself with this, that he shall see christ;
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here we see him but through a glass darkly; but what will it be, when he shall be bespangled in all his Embroidery,
Here we see him but through a glass darkly; but what will it be, when he shall be bespangled in all his Embroidery,
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and shall shew forth himself in his full glory to his Saints!
and shall show forth himself in his full glory to his Saints!
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He in Lucian said to his friend, I will shew thee all the glory of Greece, when thou hast seen Solon, thou hast seen all: He in Lucian said to his friend, I will show thee all the glory of Greece, when thou hast seen Solon, thou hast seen all:
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So he that sees Jesus Christ, sees all the glory of Paradise, Christ being the mirrour of beauty, the quintessence of happinesse.
So he that sees jesus christ, sees all the glory of Paradise, christ being the mirror of beauty, the quintessence of happiness.
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Some ask the question how and in what manner we shall see Christ, whether we shall see his God-head with bodily eyes? it is not good to be wise above what is written;
some ask the question how and in what manner we shall see christ, whither we shall see his Godhead with bodily eyes? it is not good to be wise above what is written;
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thus far I think may with modesty be asserted, that we shall with our bodily eyes,
thus Far I think may with modesty be asserted, that we shall with our bodily eyes,
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behold Christs humane nature! His glory as a Mediatour shall be visible to the Saints, and shall be beheld by glorified eyes;
behold Christ humane nature! His glory as a Mediator shall be visible to the Saints, and shall be beheld by glorified eyes;
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in this sense that Scripture is to be understood, Job 19. 25. with these eyes shall I see God;
in this sense that Scripture is to be understood, Job 19. 25. with these eyes shall I see God;
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great and amazing will that glory be which shall sparkle from the humane nature of Christ;
great and amazing will that glory be which shall sparkle from the humane nature of christ;
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if his transfiguration was so glorious, what will his inauguration be. Austin wished that he might have seen three things before he died;
if his transfiguration was so glorious, what will his inauguration be. Austin wished that he might have seen three things before he died;
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Paul in the Pulpit, Rome in its glory, and Christ in the flesh;Paul in the Pulpit, Room in its glory, and christ in the Flesh;
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but what were that to this sight of Christ in heaven? we shall behold not a crucifyed body, but a glorifyed body.
but what were that to this sighed of christ in heaven? we shall behold not a Crucified body, but a glorified body.
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2. To be with Christ, implies Fruition; we shall not only see him, but enjoy him:
2. To be with christ, Implies Fruition; we shall not only see him, but enjoy him:
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therefore in Scripture the Saints are said not only to behold him, but to be glorified with him, Rom. 8. 17. and glory is said not only to be revealed to us,
Therefore in Scripture the Saints Are said not only to behold him, but to be glorified with him, Rom. 8. 17. and glory is said not only to be revealed to us,
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but in us, Rom. 8. 18. And enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, Mat. 25. 21. not only see it, but enter into it.
but in us, Rom. 8. 18. And enter thou into the joy of thy Lord, Mathew 25. 21. not only see it, but enter into it.
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A man may see a fair Arbour drawn upon the Wall, but he cannot enter into it;
A man may see a fair Arbour drawn upon the Wall, but he cannot enter into it;
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this glory of heaven may be entred into;
this glory of heaven may be entered into;
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as the spunge sucks in the wine, so there shall be a libation and sucking in of glory;
as the sponge sucks in the wine, so there shall be a libation and sucking in of glory;
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from this fruition of Christ, a torrent of divine joy will flow into the soul.
from this fruition of christ, a torrent of divine joy will flow into the soul.
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3. To be with Christ, implies Duration, 1 Thes. 4. 17. So shall we ever be with the Lord;
3. To be with christ, Implies Duration, 1 Thebes 4. 17. So shall we ever be with the Lord;
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the NONLATINALPHABET, the fashion of the world passeth away, 1 Cor. 7. 31. Earthly comforts though they may be sweet, they are swift; Plutarch reports of Alexander that he caused to be painted on a Table a Sword within a Wheele:
the, the fashion of the world passes away, 1 Cor. 7. 31. Earthly comforts though they may be sweet, they Are swift; Plutarch reports of Alexander that he caused to be painted on a Table a Sword within a Wheel:
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implying, that what he had gotten by his Sword was subject to be turned about with the Wheele of providence;
implying, that what he had got by his Sword was Subject to be turned about with the Wheel of providence;
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if we had the longest Lease of these things, it would soon be run out; but this priviledg of being with Christ, runs parallel with eternity:
if we had the longest Lease of these things, it would soon be run out; but this privilege of being with christ, runs parallel with eternity:
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so shall we be ever with the Lord. so shall we be ever with the Lord.
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Use 1. See from hence the difference between a believers departing and a wicked mans departing; Use 1. See from hence the difference between a believers departing and a wicked men departing;
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to a believer it is an happy departing, to a wicked man, it is a sad departing, there's nothing but departing;
to a believer it is an happy departing, to a wicked man, it is a sad departing, there's nothing but departing;
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he departs out of this life, and he departs from Christ, depart from me ye cursed;
he departs out of this life, and he departs from christ, depart from me you cursed;
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he departs from beams of glory, into flames of fire; he departs from the society of Angels, into the fellowship of Divels, Mat. 25. 41. He hath never done departing;
he departs from beams of glory, into flames of fire; he departs from the society of Angels, into the fellowship of Devils, Mathew 25. 41. He hath never done departing;
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'tis mors sine morte, the wicked shall be ever consuming, yet never consumed;
it's mors sine morte, the wicked shall be ever consuming, yet never consumed;
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they may tremble to think of departing, well may the mourners go about the street when a wicked man dies;
they may tremble to think of departing, well may the mourners go about the street when a wicked man die;
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hell may rightly be called bochim the place of weepers.
hell may rightly be called bochim the place of weepers.
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See how little cause a child of God hath to fear death, when it carries him to Christ. This is a death-bed cordial; See how little cause a child of God hath to Fear death, when it carries him to christ. This is a deathbed cordial;
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we are naturally possessed with a strange kind of palpitation and trembling at the thoughts of death,
we Are naturally possessed with a strange kind of palpitation and trembling At the thoughts of death,
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as if we were in a shaking palsie , whereas there is nothing more really advantagious to a Christian;
as if we were in a shaking palsy, whereas there is nothing more really advantageous to a Christian;
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death is a bridge that leads to the Paradise of God; all the hurt that death doth to a believer, is to carry him to Christ,
death is a bridge that leads to the Paradise of God; all the hurt that death does to a believer, is to carry him to christ,
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and is not that farre better? death pulls off the rags of the body, and puts Christs Robes upon the soul.
and is not that Far better? death pulls off the rags of the body, and puts Christ Robes upon the soul.
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The serious consideration of this would make a believer above the desire of life, and the fear of death.
The serious consideration of this would make a believer above the desire of life, and the Fear of death.
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Object. But may a childe of God say, I could rejoyce at the gain of death, Object. But may a child of God say, I could rejoice At the gain of death,
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but I fear the pain of death. I desire the Haven, but I tremble at the voyage.
but I Fear the pain of death. I desire the Haven, but I tremble At the voyage.
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Answ. 1. In other cases we do not refuse pain; there is pain in the setting of a bone, in the launcing of a sore, Answer 1. In other cases we do not refuse pain; there is pain in the setting of a bone, in the lancing of a soar,
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yet we endure the pain contentedly, because it is in ordine ad sanitatem, in order to a cure.
yet we endure the pain contentedly, Because it is in Order ad sanitatem, in order to a cure.
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Death is an healing thing, it will cure a Christian of all his wounds; by making one issue, it cures all the rest.
Death is an healing thing, it will cure a Christian of all his wounds; by making one issue, it cures all the rest.
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2. Do we endure no pain at all in our life? Job felt so many miseries, that he did choose rather to die than live, Job 7. 5. & 15. My flesh is cloathed with wormes, my skin is broken and become loathsome,
2. Do we endure no pain At all in our life? Job felt so many misery's, that he did choose rather to die than live, Job 7. 5. & 15. My Flesh is clothed with worms, my skin is broken and become loathsome,
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so that my soul chooseth strangling and death, rather than life; the life of man is a continual catastrophe and is interwoven with miseries:so that my soul chooses strangling and death, rather than life; the life of man is a continual catastrophe and is interwoven with misery's:
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some have felt more pain in their life, then others have at their death. Some have felt more pain in their life, then Others have At their death.
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3. What are a few pangs of death, compar'd with the pangs of a guilty conscience,
3. What Are a few pangs of death, compared with the pangs of a guilty conscience,
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or with the flames of hell, which God hath freed a believer from? How light is death ▪ compar'd with the weight of glory? 1 Cor. 4. 17. how short, in respect of eternity? the present suffering is not worthy of the glory which shall be revealed in the children of God, Rom. 8. 18. 4. We make death more than it is;
or with the flames of hell, which God hath freed a believer from? How Light is death ▪ compared with the weight of glory? 1 Cor. 4. 17. how short, in respect of eternity? the present suffering is not worthy of the glory which shall be revealed in the children of God, Rom. 8. 18. 4. We make death more than it is;
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as the Moabites thought the waters had been blood, when they received only a colour and tincture from the Sun-beams, 2 King. 3. 23. we fancy death worse than it is, we look upon it through a multiplying glasse;
as the Moabites Thought the waters had been blood, when they received only a colour and tincture from the Sunbeams, 2 King. 3. 23. we fancy death Worse than it is, we look upon it through a multiplying glass;
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fear makes a Christian see double;
Fear makes a Christian see double;
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shut the eye of sense, and open the eye of faith, and death will appear lesse formidable.
shut the eye of sense, and open the eye of faith, and death will appear less formidable.
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Use 2. Let us then put our selves upon a scrutiny and trial whether we are persons that shall go to Christ when we dye? 'tis certain we shall depart, but the question is whether shall we go to Christ? Use 2. Let us then put our selves upon a scrutiny and trial whither we Are Persons that shall go to christ when we die? it's certain we shall depart, but the question is whither shall we go to christ?
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Quest. How may that be known? Quest. How may that be known?
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Answ. If we are in Christ while we live, we shall go to Christ, when we dye; Answer If we Are in christ while we live, we shall go to christ, when we die;
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union is the ground of priviledge; we must be in Christ, before we can be with Christ ;
Union is the ground of privilege; we must be in christ, before we can be with christ;
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many hope to go to Christ when they dye, but they are not in Christ;
many hope to go to christ when they die, but they Are not in christ;
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are they in Christ that do not know him? are they in Christ that hate him in his Ministers, in his Ordinances? oh labour to be in Christ. Quest. How is that? Answ. By faith;
Are they in christ that do not know him? Are they in christ that hate him in his Ministers, in his Ordinances? o labour to be in christ. Quest. How is that? Answer By faith;
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faith is the uniting grace, it is NONLATINALPHABET as Chrysostome speaks; it is the vital, radical, cardinal grace: this gives the interest.
faith is the uniting grace, it is as Chrysostom speaks; it is the vital, radical, cardinal grace: this gives the Interest.
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Faith is the queen of the graces;
Faith is the queen of the graces;
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by faith we take Christ as a husband, and give up our selves to him as a Lord;
by faith we take christ as a husband, and give up our selves to him as a Lord;
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faith is a Christ approptiating grace; it hath both a relying and an applying faculty; Christ is the Ring, faith is the finger that puts on this Ring;
faith is a christ approptiating grace; it hath both a relying and an applying faculty; christ is the Ring, faith is the finger that puts on this Ring;
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faith opens the Orifice in Christs sides, and drinks in his blood ; faith is both justifying and sanctifying;
faith Opens the Orifice in Christ sides, and drinks in his blood; faith is both justifying and sanctifying;
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it fetcheth blood out of Christs sides to pardon, and water out of his sides to purge, 1 John 5. 6. Oh with all gettings get faith.
it Fetches blood out of Christ sides to pardon, and water out of his sides to purge, 1 John 5. 6. O with all gettings get faith.
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Quest. But there is much deceit about this grace? The Cyprian Diamond (saith Pliny) looks like the true Indian Diamond, Quest. But there is much deceit about this grace? The Cyprian Diamond (Says pliny) looks like the true Indian Diamond,
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but it is not of the right kinde, it will break with the Hammer. The Devil hath his bad wares, and counterfeit graces to put off;
but it is not of the right kind, it will break with the Hammer. The devil hath his bad wares, and counterfeit graces to put off;
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how therefore shall we know a true faith from a false and spurious? Answ. I shall give you two differencing notes.
how Therefore shall we know a true faith from a false and spurious? Answer I shall give you two differencing notes.
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1. True faith is ever found in an heart deeply humbled for sinne, Acts 2. 37. NONLATINALPHABET, they were pricked at their hearts;
1. True faith is ever found in an heart deeply humbled for sin, Acts 2. 37., they were pricked At their hearts;
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here was the first budding of faith;
Here was the First budding of faith;
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you never saw a flower grow out of a stone, nor faith out of an heart of stone.
you never saw a flower grow out of a stone, nor faith out of an heart of stone.
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Faith is an hearb that grows alwayes in a moist soile, in a weeping eye and a broken heart;
Faith is an herb that grows always in a moist soil, in a weeping eye and a broken heart;
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Mark 9. 24. The father of the childe cried out with teares, Lord I believe. This flag of faith grows in the water. 2. True faith is operative;Mark 9. 24. The father of the child cried out with tears, Lord I believe. This flag of faith grows in the water. 2. True faith is operative;
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the Lapidaries say there is no precious stone but hath virtutem insitam, some vertue latent in it;
the Lapidaries say there is no precious stone but hath virtutem insitam, Some virtue latent in it;
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so we may say of precious faith; it hath hidden vertue in it, 'tis very operative, it works out sin, Acts 15. 9. It works by love, Gal. 5. 6. it is full of good works, James 2. 17. it makes the tongue speak for Christ, the head study, the hands work, the feet runne in the wayes of his commandments;
so we may say of precious faith; it hath hidden virtue in it, it's very operative, it works out since, Acts 15. 9. It works by love, Gal. 5. 6. it is full of good works, James 2. 17. it makes the tongue speak for christ, the head study, the hands work, the feet run in the ways of his Commandments;
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faith comes with power upon the heart, 2 Thes. 1. 11. The work of faith with power , it hath a restraining and constraining power;
faith comes with power upon the heart, 2 Thebes 1. 11. The work of faith with power, it hath a restraining and constraining power;
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by this we may know whether ours be a true faith or no.
by this we may know whither ours be a true faith or no.
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I have read of a father who had three sonnes, and being to dye, he left in his Will all his estate to that son who could finde his Ring with the Jewel which had a healing vertue;
I have read of a father who had three Sons, and being to die, he left in his Will all his estate to that son who could find his Ring with the Jewel which had a healing virtue;
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the case was brought before the Judges, the two Elder sonnes counterfeited a Ring, but the younger son brought the true Ring, which was proved by the vertue of it, whereupon his fathers estate went to him;
the case was brought before the Judges, the two Elder Sons counterfeited a Ring, but the younger son brought the true Ring, which was proved by the virtue of it, whereupon his Father's estate went to him;
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to this Ring I may compare faith, there is a counterfeit faith in the world,
to this Ring I may compare faith, there is a counterfeit faith in the world,
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but if we can finde this Ring of faith which hath the vertue in it, both purgative and operative, this is the true faith which doth interest us in and intitle us to Jesus Christ,
but if we can find this Ring of faith which hath the virtue in it, both purgative and operative, this is the true faith which does Interest us in and entitle us to jesus christ,
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and if we are in Christ while we live, we shall be with Christ when we dye;
and if we Are in christ while we live, we shall be with christ when we die;
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where faith gives a propriety, death gives a possession.
where faith gives a propriety, death gives a possession.
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Use 3. Here is then comfort in the death of our Religious friends, , though they depart from us, Use 3. Here is then Comfort in the death of our Religious Friends,, though they depart from us,
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yet NONLATINALPHABET, they go to Christ which is farre better; we should mourne for them who are living, yet dead in sinne;
yet, they go to christ which is Far better; we should mourn for them who Are living, yet dead in sin;
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and rejoyce for them who are dead, yet live with Christ;
and rejoice for them who Are dead, yet live with christ;
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This our dear brother interred, had holy pangs of desire which seemed no lesse strong than the pangs of he panted after God as his ultimate and supreme perfection;
This our dear brother interred, had holy pangs of desire which seemed no less strong than the pangs of he panted After God as his ultimate and supreme perfection;
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he did often with joy repeat the words of the Text, and seemed to roule them as honey under his tongue;
he did often with joy repeat the words of the Text, and seemed to roll them as honey under his tongue;
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we may therefore entertain good hopes of him that he is placed in that Paradise of God which he thirsted after, I wished him to look up to the merits of Christ;
we may Therefore entertain good hope's of him that he is placed in that Paradise of God which he thirsted After, I wished him to look up to the merits of christ;
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I must (saith he) rest there or no where.
I must (Says he) rest there or no where.
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O what a comfort is this to think that our friends are not onely taken away from the evil to come ,
O what a Comfort is this to think that our Friends Are not only taken away from the evil to come,
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but that they are with Christ;
but that they Are with christ;
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why should we be sad at their preferment? they have their Crowne, 2 Tim. 4. 8. their Throne, Revel. 3. 21. their white Robes, Revel. 7. 9. Why should we weep immoderately for them who have all teares wiped from their eyes? they enter into the joy of their Lord;
why should we be sad At their preferment? they have their Crown, 2 Tim. 4. 8. their Throne, Revel. 3. 21. their white Robes, Revel. 7. 9. Why should we weep immoderately for them who have all tears wiped from their eyes? they enter into the joy of their Lord;
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and why should we be swallowed up of grief for them who are swallowed up of joy ;
and why should we be swallowed up of grief for them who Are swallowed up of joy;
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they that dye in the Lord, are not amissi, but praemissi , they are not lost, but sent a little before, we shall shortly overtake them.
they that die in the Lord, Are not amissi, but praemissi, they Are not lost, but sent a little before, we shall shortly overtake them.
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'Tis but awhile when godly friends shall meet in heaven, and feast together at the supper of the Lambe, Revel. 19. 9. 'Tis but a while when the Saints shall lie together in Christs bosome, that hive of sweetnesse, that bed of perfume.
It's but awhile when godly Friends shall meet in heaven, and feast together At the supper of the Lamb, Revel. 19. 9. It's but a while when the Saints shall lie together in Christ bosom, that hive of sweetness, that Bed of perfume.
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Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord, Revel. 14. 13. Why should we mourn excessively for them who are blessed? Oh let us not weep at the felicity of our friends,Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord, Revel. 14. 13. Why should we mourn excessively for them who Are blessed? O let us not weep At the felicity of our Friends,
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but rather long to depart and be with Christ, when we shall drink of those Rivers of pleasure which run at his right hand for evermore. FINIS.
but rather long to depart and be with christ, when we shall drink of those rivers of pleasure which run At his right hand for evermore. FINIS.
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