Memento mori, or, A word in season to the healthful, sick, and dying, fit for this calamitous time. Wherein sicknesses, rage, and deaths, are frequent. In which is discoursed, 1. That the present life of man is short. 2. That death is most certain. 3. That the time and way of death is uncertain. 4. Motives to prepare for death. 5. Some things to be done in preparation for death. 6. Some antidots [sic] against the fears of death. / By a minister of the gospel.
Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell are the four last things, yet for the most part the last and least in our thoughts, which speaks out much stupidity, unbelief, and impiety;
Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell Are the four last things, yet for the most part the last and least in our thoughts, which speaks out much stupidity, unbelief, and impiety;
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These, these are matters of greatest consequence, all our other secular concerns, and temporal cares and interests, are but trifles and vanities in comparison hereof: Yet alas!
These, these Are matters of greatest consequence, all our other secular concerns, and temporal Cares and interests, Are but trifles and vanities in comparison hereof: Yet alas!
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WE need not be long or prolix in telling you that our life is short, they have been but short while in the World, who are not convinced, from their own observation of daily deaths, that mortal man is of few days;
WE need not be long or prolix in telling you that our life is short, they have been but short while in the World, who Are not convinced, from their own observation of daily death's, that Mortal man is of few days;
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All we shall offer on this Head, shall be to cite and narrate some Scripture-passages, wherein the brevity of mans life is illustrated, by comparing it to several things that are transitory and corruptible in their nature,
All we shall offer on this Head, shall be to Cite and Narrate Some Scripture-passages, wherein the brevity of men life is illustrated, by comparing it to several things that Are transitory and corruptible in their nature,
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or of very short duration and continuance. Job 9.6. My dayes are swifter than a weavers shuttle, which flyeth in the twinkling of an eye, from the one end of the Web-Loom to the other.
or of very short duration and Continuance. Job 9.6. My days Are swifter than a weavers shuttle, which flies in the twinkling of an eye, from the one end of the Web-Loom to the other.
and as the eagle that hasteth to the prey; all which are most swift and violent in their motions. Psal. 90.9. We spend our years as a tale that is told, which consisteth in a few vanishing idle words. Job 7.7. My life is wind, that posteth by us on swiftest wings, in a moment of time. Jam. 4.14.
and as the Eagl that hastes to the prey; all which Are most swift and violent in their motions. Psalm 90.9. We spend our Years as a tale that is told, which Consisteth in a few vanishing idle words. Job 7.7. My life is wind, that posteth by us on swiftest wings, in a moment of time. Jam. 4.14.
— For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appears for a little time, and then vanisheth away. Psal. 144.4. Man is like to vanity, his days are as a shadow that passeth away;
— For what is your life? It is even a vapour that appears for a little time, and then Vanishes away. Psalm 144.4. Man is like to vanity, his days Are as a shadow that passes away;
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All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass, &c. Mans life is as the grass, lyable to a thousand accidents, to wither either by the scorching beams of the Sun,
All Flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass, etc. men life is as the grass, liable to a thousand accidents, to wither either by the scorching beams of the Sun,
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And as in a pleasant Meadow there are many sorts of grass or flowers, of various forms, figures and colours, white, yellow, red, blue, &c. Which by the same fate fall together before the sharp Syth;
And as in a pleasant Meadow there Are many sorts of grass or flowers, of various forms, figures and colours, white, yellow, read, blue, etc. Which by the same fate fallen together before the sharp Sith;
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Job 34.18, 19. God accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor, in a moment shall they die. Job 21.13. In a moment they go down to the grave, i. e.
Job 34.18, 19. God Accepteth not the Persons of Princes, nor Regardeth the rich more than the poor, in a moment shall they die. Job 21.13. In a moment they go down to the grave, i. e.
in a very short space of time doth their breath evaporate and evanish. Psal. 39.5. Behold thou hast made my days as an hand-breadth, and mine age is as nothing before thee;
in a very short Molle of time does their breath evaporate and evanish. Psalm 39.5. Behold thou hast made my days as an handbreadth, and mine age is as nothing before thee;
death will admit of no bribe, no bail, no main-prize, their is no possible fence or guard against his darts and instruments of destruction, sayes Job 30.23. I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living. And Heb. 9.27. It is appointed for all once to die, i. e.
death will admit of no bribe, no bail, no mainprize, their is no possible fence or guard against his darts and Instruments of destruction, Says Job 30.23. I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living. And Hebrew 9.27. It is appointed for all once to die, i. e.
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Pray what can thou plead or pretend as a ground of hope to escape, but what will be found vain and unable to help thee. Psal. 89.48. What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? Shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Eccles. 8.8. There is no man that hath power in the day of death, and there i• no discharge in that war.
prey what can thou plead or pretend as a ground of hope to escape, but what will be found vain and unable to help thee. Psalm 89.48. What man is he that lives, and shall not see death? Shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Eccles. 8.8. There is no man that hath power in the day of death, and there i• no discharge in that war.
or thereby thou mayest be exposed to become a prey to some or other, who by sinister ways may compass thy death, to share of thy beloved gear and riches:
or thereby thou Mayest be exposed to become a prey to Some or other, who by sinister ways may compass thy death, to share of thy Beloved gear and riches:
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Where is Craesus and Crassus? Where are all the full and opulent possessors of this worlds goo•s? Hath not death spoiled them all, both of their lives and livings? Job 21.13. They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
Where is Croesus and Crassus? Where Are all the full and opulent Possessors' of this world's goo•s? Hath not death spoiled them all, both of their lives and livings? Job 21.13. They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
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Where are the Armed Hosts of Nations, with their Generals Captains and Commanders? Are not all these men of migh• consumed with worms and corr•ption? They who brought many deaths upon others, could not war• it off themselves.
Where Are the Armed Hosts of nations, with their Generals Captains and Commanders? are not all these men of migh• consumed with worms and corr•ption? They who brought many death's upon Others, could not war• it off themselves.
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and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. Rev: 19.18. The flesh of Kings, the flesh of Captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of all men both free and bound both small and great, shall be made a feast •o death and corruption.
and Cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. Rev: 19.18. The Flesh of Kings, the Flesh of Captains, the Flesh of mighty men, the Flesh of all men both free and bound both small and great, shall be made a feast •o death and corruption.
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The Sophists and wise men of the world, who by their exquisite cunning and providence could contrive and plot the ruine of Nations, not one of them could ever yet fall on a politick to save themselves from death:
The Sophists and wise men of the world, who by their exquisite cunning and providence could contrive and plot the ruin of nations, not one of them could ever yet fallen on a politic to save themselves from death:
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How many healthful and young persons hast thou known, who appeared as if they would have run to the outmost step of Natures course, who yet have been run down by death in the midst and bloom of their verdant years? Let not the young man glory in his strength, for some says Job 36.14. they die in youth.
How many healthful and young Persons hast thou known, who appeared as if they would have run to the outmost step of Nature's course, who yet have been run down by death in the midst and bloom of their verdant Years? Let not the young man glory in his strength, for Some Says Job 36.14. they die in youth.
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Neither will the charms of beauty, nor the finest amiable complexions, move death to pity or spare, he is so fond of his own Gastly Countenance, that he will have all look like himself:
Neither will the charms of beauty, nor the Finest amiable complexions, move death to pity or spare, he is so found of his own Ghastly Countenance, that he will have all look like himself:
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for he'll make their beauty to consume away like a moth, Psal. 39.11. Yea, their beauty shall consume in the grave, Psal. 49.14. What, what then will be a shield against the darts of death? If none of these can be Armour of Proof? will not piety and vertue be a fence and sanctuary? No, no, for all flesh is grass!
for he'll make their beauty to consume away like a moth, Psalm 39.11. Yea, their beauty shall consume in the grave, Psalm 49.14. What, what then will be a shield against the darts of death? If none of these can be Armour of Proof? will not piety and virtue be a fence and sanctuary? No, no, for all Flesh is grass!
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Even grace and godliness that may make immortal after time, will not save any mortal from temporal death. Isa. 57.1. The righteous perisheth, and merciful men are taken away. Heb. 11.13. The Apostle speaking of Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and other holy men of God, says of them, These all died in faith:
Even grace and godliness that may make immortal After time, will not save any Mortal from temporal death. Isaiah 57.1. The righteous Perishes, and merciful men Are taken away. Hebrew 11.13. The Apostle speaking of Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and other holy men of God, Says of them, These all died in faith:
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MOrtals are obnoxious to innumerable mischievous misfortunes, fatal accidents, and untimely deaths, says Eliphaz J•b 5.7. Man is born unto trouble, as the sparks flee upward.
MOrtals Are obnoxious to innumerable mischievous misfortunes, fatal accidents, and untimely death's, Says Eliphaz J•b 5.7. Man is born unto trouble, as the sparks flee upward.
To prevent tedious enlargement on this Head, take a short Synopsis of some of the common woes and miseries of the world, in a few Verses of a little Shedull, called, The Cross and the Crown.
To prevent tedious enlargement on this Head, take a short Synopsis of Some of the Common woes and misery's of the world, in a few Verses of a little Shedull, called, The Cross and the Crown.
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Some who were Crown'd with Fortunes bravest Bay, Have found their Garland wither soon away: Some who like Craesus, Treasures had in store, Like Job, or Irus, poverty deplore:
some who were Crowned with Fortune's Bravest Bay, Have found their Garland wither soon away: some who like Croesus, Treasures had in store, Like Job, or Irus, poverty deplore:
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Yea, Common-wealths, and Monarchies we see, That sometime flourish'd, are a nullitie Our Text is prov'd, this World's a mass of woes, Each day a doleful Comment•ry shows.
Yea, Commonwealths, and Monarchies we see, That sometime flourished, Are a nullity Our Text is proved, this World's a mass of woes, Each day a doleful Comment•ry shows.
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But that we may come closser to the main purpose of this Section, viz. that the time and way of death is uncertain, we will narrate an H•storical account of several persons who have been soon and suddenly snatch'd out of the world,
But that we may come closer to the main purpose of this Section, viz. that the time and Way of death is uncertain, we will Narrate an H•storical account of several Persons who have been soon and suddenly snatched out of the world,
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and to take his case, eat, drink, and be merry, when behold in a moment a damping message came unto him, which no doubt did strike him into a Pannick fear,
and to take his case, eat, drink, and be merry, when behold in a moment a damping message Come unto him, which no doubt did strike him into a Panic Fear,
then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? Luk. 12.16. to 22. Now we come according to our purpose, to narrate some Tragick instances of strange and sudden deaths.
then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? Luk. 12.16. to 22. Now we come according to our purpose, to Narrate Some Tragic instances of strange and sudden death's.
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Fortia Attendulus, while he was endeavouring to save his Servant, in hazard of drowning in the River Aternus in Italy, did himself perish in the Water.
Fortia Attendulus, while he was endeavouring to save his Servant, in hazard of drowning in the River Aternus in Italy, did himself perish in the Water.
Maxentius the Emperor, in his flight from Constantine the Great, passing the Bridge called Ponte Molle, within two Miles of Rome, the said Bridge suddenly falling into the River, he and all that were with him presently perished.
Maxentius the Emperor, in his flight from Constantine the Great, passing the Bridge called Ponte Molle, within two Miles of Room, the said Bridge suddenly falling into the River, he and all that were with him presently perished.
Remulus Anastasius the Emperor, and Aurelianus Carus the Emperor, and many with him, were in an instant destroyed and suffocate with Thunder and Lightnings.
Remulus Anastasius the Emperor, and Aurelianus Carus the Emperor, and many with him, were in an instant destroyed and suffocated with Thunder and Lightnings.
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Neocles the Son of Themistocles died with the bite of an Horse. Seleucus Callenicus, and Theodosius the second Emperors, both died by a fall off their Horses.
Neocles the Son of Themistocles died with the bite of an Horse. Seleucus Callenicus, and Theodosius the second Emperor's, both died by a fallen off their Horses.
Old Aschylus a Poet in Sicilie, beeking himself at the Sun, under the open air, was suddenly slain, by the fall of a Tortoise on his bald Pate, which an Eagle taking, it seems,
Old Aschylus a Poet in Sicily, beeking himself At the Sun, under the open air, was suddenly slave, by the fallen of a Tortoise on his bald Pate, which an Eagl taking, it seems,
Drusius Pompeius, Claudius Cesars Son, playing with a piece Pear, and throwing it up, to intercept or kepp it in his mouth, it fell so far into his throat, that it choaked him immediatly.
Drusius Pompeius, Claudius Caesars Son, playing with a piece Pear, and throwing it up, to intercept or kepp it in his Mouth, it fell so Far into his throat, that it choked him immediately.
I thought not amiss to insert here, that in the very interim or mean time that I was Writing thir Passages of some sudden deaths, I was called for to see a young Woman,
I Thought not amiss to insert Here, that in the very interim or mean time that I was Writing their Passages of Some sudden death's, I was called for to see a young Woman,
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but about a year Married, that died the same day of a few, hours illness, having the last night night of her life gone to bed as well i• health as ever, as her Husband told me.
but about a year Married, that died the same day of a few, hours illness, having the last night night of her life gone to Bed as well i• health as ever, as her Husband told me.
Though there were no more but this one command and advertisement from our Lords own mouth, it is enough to make us think it our great concern to prepare for death,
Though there were no more but this one command and advertisement from our lords own Mouth, it is enough to make us think it our great concern to prepare for death,
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Besides the motives we have already touched at, viz That death is cer•ain, and the time and manner therof uncertain, we will offer a few more considerations, to perswade and excite you to do what ye can to be in a prepared estate for approaching death.
Beside the motives we have already touched At, videlicet That death is cer•ain, and the time and manner thereof uncertain, we will offer a few more considerations, to persuade and excite you to do what you can to be in a prepared estate for approaching death.
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there is no more Preaching Faith and Repentance after time, no more mercy to be expected of God, no more mediation by Christ, no more gracious motions of the Holy Spirit;
there is no more Preaching Faith and Repentance After time, no more mercy to be expected of God, no more mediation by christ, no more gracious motions of the Holy Spirit;
for if ye die unprepared, your hopes are afterwards out off for ever, Eccl. 9.5, 10. The living know that they shall die but the dead know not any thing.
for if you die unprepared, your hope's Are afterwards out off for ever, Ecclesiastes 9.5, 10. The living know that they shall die but the dead know not any thing.
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nor knowledge, nor wisdom in the grave whither thou goest. Isai. 38.18. The grave cannot praise thee, death cannot celebrate thee, they that go down to the pit cannot hope for thy truth.
nor knowledge, nor Wisdom in the grave whither thou goest. Isaiah 38.18. The grave cannot praise thee, death cannot celebrate thee, they that go down to the pit cannot hope for thy truth.
Remember also that when the Harbingers of Death come, though thou shouldest pray him with strong cryes and tears to spare thee yet a little while, that thou mayest be better prepared ere thou go hence to be no more:
remember also that when the Harbingers of Death come, though thou Shouldst pray him with strong cries and tears to spare thee yet a little while, that thou Mayest be better prepared ere thou go hence to be no more:
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one breathings respite I say thou needest not exp•ct: For as it is, Job 14.5. Thy days are determined, the number of thy months are with God, he hath appointed thy bou•ds that thou canst not pass:
one breathings respite I say thou Needest not exp•ct: For as it is, Job 14.5. Thy days Are determined, the number of thy months Are with God, he hath appointed thy bou•ds that thou Canst not pass:
and debts of mercies, and of time and other Talents, are you in Arrears of to God? And have you not just ground to expect that he will call you to an account? Matth. 25.19. After a long time the Lord of these servants came and reckoned with them.
and debts of Mercies, and of time and other Talents, Are you in Arrears of to God? And have you not just ground to expect that he will call you to an account? Matthew 25.19. After a long time the Lord of these Servants Come and reckoned with them.
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If you are to take a voyage, or to go a journey, are ye not concerned to provide for them? And have ye not a far journey and dangerous voyage to go, that are to land at times end, in the astonishing Abyss of Eternity,
If you Are to take a voyage, or to go a journey, Are you not concerned to provide for them? And have you not a Far journey and dangerous voyage to go, that Are to land At times end, in the astonishing Abyss of Eternity,
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and will you not change your dirty raggs, and put on your be•• ornaments? If to engage in Battel, will you not arm and prepare for your own safety? And when to engage in the last Battel of the Soul at death, will ye adventure naked and Armless? Have not too many careless souls done so? who when to die have been filled with sorrowful complaints,
and will you not change your dirty rags, and put on your be•• Ornament? If to engage in Battle, will you not arm and prepare for your own safety? And when to engage in the last Battle of the Soul At death, will you adventure naked and Armless? Have not too many careless Souls done so? who when to die have been filled with sorrowful complaints,
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Had I time again, how busie and careful would I be, to improve all my hours for better purposes than I have done, specially in preparation for my last hour? As on the contrary, who ever repented their preparing for death? None sure ever had reason,
Had I time again, how busy and careful would I be, to improve all my hours for better Purposes than I have done, specially in preparation for my last hour? As on the contrary, who ever repented their preparing for death? None sure ever had reason,
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But though they may not be actually prepared, so much as they should be, yet being habitually prepared, by their gracious and salvifick translation from death to life, in their Effectual C•l•ing and Conversion, they need not so much be in bondage for fear of death,
But though they may not be actually prepared, so much as they should be, yet being habitually prepared, by their gracious and salvific Translation from death to life, in their Effectual C•l•ing and Conversion, they need not so much be in bondage for Fear of death,
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and, many who have resolved, and delayed to do this work, till sick, or to die, have found that either God in his justice hath taken heart and hand from them,
and, many who have resolved, and delayed to do this work, till sick, or to die, have found that either God in his Justice hath taken heart and hand from them,
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or that their diseases and maladies have so disordered and distempered both body and mind, that for their hearts they could not get their hearts serious or steddie, in minding their souls eternity matters;
or that their diseases and maladies have so disordered and distempered both body and mind, that for their hearts they could not get their hearts serious or steady, in minding their Souls eternity matters;
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and who knows if they shall get a warning of sickness before death, for in the twinkling of an eye they may be snatched out of time into eternity, (as you have been hearing of many tragical instances) not getting so much time allowed them,
and who knows if they shall get a warning of sickness before death, for in the twinkling of an eye they may be snatched out of time into eternity, (as you have been hearing of many tragical instances) not getting so much time allowed them,
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Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord, whereby we may understand the thrice blessful estate of them who die in Union and Communion with the Lord, in the Faith of the Lord, in peace and reconciliation with the Lord, in hope of being with the Lord for ever,
Blessed Are the dead, which die in the Lord, whereby we may understand the thrice blissful estate of them who die in union and Communion with the Lord, in the Faith of the Lord, in peace and reconciliation with the Lord, in hope of being with the Lord for ever,
as much as thou can remember, steep thy thoughts in the deep consideration of thy great and many sins, till thou win sensibly to know and see what an evil thing it is,
as much as thou can Remember, steep thy thoughts in the deep consideration of thy great and many Sins, till thou win sensibly to know and see what an evil thing it is,
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repent, and prostrate thy self in the most humble manner, then, renouncing all thy own righteousness as unclean, lay hold on the righteousness, merits,
Repent, and prostrate thy self in the most humble manner, then, renouncing all thy own righteousness as unclean, lay hold on the righteousness, merits,
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and avouching with alike plainness and integrity, his being thy alone Lord and Redeemer; and having thus entered into personal Covenant with him, see thou keep thy Covenant inviolably,
and avouching with alike plainness and integrity, his being thy alone Lord and Redeemer; and having thus entered into personal Covenant with him, see thou keep thy Covenant inviolably,
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Have on thy Spiritual Armour always, and stand on th• Watch-Towers that thou mayst be fenced and shielded again•• the fiery darts of Satan, the snares and temptations of th• world,
Have on thy Spiritual Armour always, and stand on th• Watch-Towers that thou Mayest be fenced and shielded again•• the fiery darts of Satan, the snares and temptations of th• world,
or present dangerous diseases, th• art under apprehensions of approaching death, see thou thy house in order, both as to the inward constitution of spirit,
or present dangerous diseases, th• art under apprehensions of approaching death, see thou thy house in order, both as to the inward constitution of Spirit,
THat will be a sweet and welcome word from the mouth of our Saviour, Matth. 25.34. Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you.
THat will be a sweet and welcome word from the Mouth of our Saviour, Matthew 25.34. Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you.
but Christ hath taken the sting of death for thee, 1. Cor. 15.55, 57. Art thou not in union with Christ? yea, such a strict and firm union, that neither sin nor Satan can break, nor death dissolve, Matth. 22.32. In the vertue whereof, all Believers, the mystick members of Christ that glorious Head, shall at the last day be raised unto glory and happiness.
but christ hath taken the sting of death for thee, 1. Cor. 15.55, 57. Art thou not in Union with christ? yea, such a strict and firm Union, that neither since nor Satan can break, nor death dissolve, Matthew 22.32. In the virtue whereof, all Believers, the mystic members of christ that glorious Head, shall At the last day be raised unto glory and happiness.
but death will free thee from sin and misery, from all temptations to sin, and perils of sorrow and make thee for ever triumph over sin, Satan, Hell, and Death. O Believer!
but death will free thee from since and misery, from all temptations to since, and perils of sorrow and make thee for ever triumph over since, Satan, Hell, and Death. Oh Believer!
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Hast thou not been in frequent tormentful fears, of crosses, losses, poverty, or disgrace, and other infelicities Common to mankind? It is death that thou so much fears, will dissolve all these fears for ever.
Hast thou not been in frequent tormentful fears, of Crosses, losses, poverty, or disgrace, and other infelicities Common to mankind? It is death that thou so much fears, will dissolve all these fears for ever.
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for e're thy body of clay be laid into dust, death will be the death of thy body of sin, the old man will be fell'd dead with deaths last stroak, thy corruptions and infirmities shall never any more be matter of thy grievance or complaint.
for ever thy body of clay be laid into dust, death will be the death of thy body of since, the old man will be felled dead with death's last stroke, thy corruptions and infirmities shall never any more be matter of thy grievance or complaint.
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but eternal in the Heavens, and who but should be content with such a flitting? We were telling before, that Christ will be ready to welcome thee to the fruition of an everlasting Kingdom,
but Eternal in the Heavens, and who but should be content with such a flitting? We were telling before, that christ will be ready to welcome thee to the fruition of an everlasting Kingdom,
What should we say more? for eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive, what the believer is to enjoy after death. FINIS.
What should we say more? for eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, neither hath it entered into the heart of man to conceive, what the believer is to enjoy After death. FINIS.
