The pilgrims port or The weary mans rest in the grave opened and improved in a sermon, at the funeral of the Honorable Ms. Margaret Marwood, wife to Hen Marwood Esq; together with a character of the deceased gentlewoman; briefly describing the tenure of her life, and the manner of her death. / By Geo. Ewbancke, chaplain to ... Geo. Marwood, Esq.
IT cannot be improper or impertinent to premise the coherence of the •ext with the Context, espe•ially since it is ushered in with the particle (There.)
IT cannot be improper or impertinent to premise the coherence of the •ext with the Context, espe•ially since it is ushered in with the particle (There.)
I will not go far, nor fetch too wide and circumferanious a compass, to give you an account of the connexion of the words, lest, the porch prove too big for the house,
I will not go Far, nor fetch too wide and circumferanious a compass, to give you an account of the connexion of the words, lest, the porch prove too big for the house,
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Cast therefore your eye back onely to the first verse of this Chapter, where you shall finde the Argument of the whole Section epitomized and laid down in short;
Cast Therefore your eye back only to the First verse of this Chapter, where you shall find the Argument of the Whole Section epitomized and laid down in short;
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and his •orrows being grown bigger ••en his spirit, bigger then he •as able to bridle or contain, •e bursts out into this distem•ered malediction, Cursed 〈 ◊ 〉 the day wherein I was born;
and his •orrows being grown bigger ••en his Spirit, bigger then he •as able to bridle or contain, •e bursts out into this distem•ered malediction, Cursed 〈 ◊ 〉 the day wherein I was born;
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As if he should say, Let it be obnubilated, let it be annihilated, let it be obliterated and cashiered out of the Kalende• of the year, let it lie buried in the ashes of oblivion, let it sink down into silence and forgetfulness, never to come into mind any more, never to be recorded, never to be commemorated with those formal Festivities, joys,
As if he should say, Let it be obnubilated, let it be annihilated, let it be obliterated and Cashiered out of the Kalende• of the year, let it lie buried in the Ashes of oblivion, let it sink down into silence and forgetfulness, never to come into mind any more, never to be recorded, never to be commemorated with those formal Festivities, Joys,
he ransacks his memory, and heightens his invention to the highest pitch of possibility to finde words enough wherewith to brand his birth day, and this to vers. 9.
he ransacks his memory, and heightens his invention to the highest pitch of possibility to find words enough wherewith to brand his birth day, and this to vers. 9.
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and writing such bitter invectives against his birth day, he standeth up in his own defence, pleading and apologizing most pithily and pathetically for himself,
and writing such bitter invectives against his birth day, he Stands up in his own defence, pleading and apologizing most pithily and pathetically for himself,
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Why Job, what is the cause of thy complaint? why dost thou fret and fume on this fashion? why persistest thou railing at and recriminating thy birth day? why,
Why Job, what is the cause of thy complaint? why dost thou fret and fume on this fashion? why persistest thou railing At and recriminating thy birth day? why,
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whiles it might be retorted thus upon Job, Why, what if thou hadst seen death as soon as ever thou tookest life? what if thou hadst been nailed up in the coffin as soon as ever thou wast rockt in the cradle? and been carried to the tomb when the Midwife took thee out of the womb? to prevent this objection, he subjoyns a reason of his former reason,
while it might be retorted thus upon Job, Why, what if thou Hadst seen death as soon as ever thou tookest life? what if thou Hadst been nailed up in the coffin as soon as ever thou waste rocked in the cradle? and been carried to the tomb when the Midwife took thee out of the womb? to prevent this objection, he subjoins a reason of his former reason,
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and withall intending in the apt application to insist more at large, and in that manner as may give light to any thing in the Text, that hath any seeming vail of difficulty or darkness upon it, I shall hereupon wave it at present, and reserve it till anon.
and withal intending in the apt application to insist more At large, and in that manner as may give Light to any thing in the Text, that hath any seeming Vail of difficulty or darkness upon it, I shall hereupon wave it At present, and reserve it till anon.
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and see what treasure we can spie at the top, at the first inspection; now at one general view we may make a discovery First, Of something presupposed.
and see what treasure we can spy At the top, At the First inspection; now At one general view we may make a discovery First, Of something presupposed.
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That this life is no other then a labyrinth of labours and troubles, like the middle region of the air, the most natural place of storms and tumults, noyses and disquiets:
That this life is no other then a labyrinth of labours and Troubles, like the middle region of the air, the most natural place of storms and tumults, noises and disquiets:
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for Job expressing positively that the weary be at rest when dead, intimateth and implies that we are weary and like Noahs dove, can find no rest while alive.
for Job expressing positively that the weary be At rest when dead, intimateth and Implies that we Are weary and like Noahs dove, can find no rest while alive.
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Secondly, There is something proposed, viz. That the grave is that great and common Inn for all weary travellers at last to lodge in, to repose and rest their tired limbs in.
Secondly, There is something proposed, viz. That the grave is that great and Common Inn for all weary travellers At last to lodge in, to repose and rest their tired limbs in.
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Secondly, From reason and argument, why it is so. The first Scripture Testiomny, you have in Job, 5.7. where its said that man is born to trouble, as sparks fly upwards;
Secondly, From reason and argument, why it is so. The First Scripture Testiomny, you have in Job, 5.7. where its said that man is born to trouble, as sparks fly upward;
As if he should say, as its natural for sparks of fire to fly up to the Element of fire so afflictions on men have a kind of natural and superveening necessity, occasioning them;
As if he should say, as its natural for sparks of fire to fly up to the Element of fire so afflictions on men have a kind of natural and supervening necessity, occasioning them;
so also it is very sharp, the sorrows of our spirits being like unto ponderous weights which will never give us any continued ease, till they have pressed us into the grave;
so also it is very sharp, the sorrows of our spirits being like unto ponderous weights which will never give us any continued ease, till they have pressed us into the grave;
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how many he knew not, onely he tels us that they are many, and so many, that except our sins and Gods mercies, there is not such plenty of any thing in the World: thus much for Scripture Proof.
how many he knew not, only he tells us that they Are many, and so many, that except our Sins and God's Mercies, there is not such plenty of any thing in the World: thus much for Scripture Proof.
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If you do but run through all orders, rancks and degrees of men, you shall infallibly find them (hoc morbo laborantes) fast prisoned up in this predicament.
If you do but run through all order, ranks and Degrees of men, you shall infallibly find them (hoc morbo Laborantes) fast prisoned up in this predicament.
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a third sort weeping over their wounds, and every one condoling one anothers hardship and misfortune in the world, in so affecting and melting a manner as might be enough to draw forth the spectators heart and dissolve it, (out of hand) into pity and Sympathy.
a third sort weeping over their wounds, and every one condoling one another's hardship and misfortune in the world, in so affecting and melting a manner as might be enough to draw forth the spectators heart and dissolve it, (out of hand) into pity and sympathy.
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and needless vagaries, which might be spared) O what bondage and hard usuage, what hunger and hard beds, what poor treatments and pityful lodgings you would find there!
and needless vagaries, which might be spared) Oh what bondage and hard usage, what hunger and hard Beds, what poor treatments and pitiful lodgings you would find there!
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Nay look upon Kings and Conquerours, Princes and great personages, who by reason of the height of their honours, may seem to be above the reach of the rod,
Nay look upon Kings and Conquerors, Princes and great Personages, who by reason of the height of their honours, may seem to be above the reach of the rod,
how many of them have been deposed and degraded in the world so far, till they that were not worthy to hold the bason to them, became as good (I may say as great) as they;
how many of them have been deposed and degraded in the world so Far, till they that were not worthy to hold the basin to them, became as good (I may say as great) as they;
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and is any grief paralel to this? Nay let us suppose them still incircled with the honours of the Crown, still surrounded with the favours of the Court,
and is any grief parallel to this? Nay let us suppose them still encircled with the honours of the Crown, still surrounded with the favours of the Court,
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yet as Solomon saith, in the midst of laughter, the heart is sad, while they are in the centre of their Regal dignities, upon the top of their Royal Magnificences,
yet as Solomon Says, in the midst of laughter, the heart is sad, while they Are in the centre of their Regal dignities, upon the top of their Royal Magnificences,
•or he in Paradise was a pub••que person, standing in our ••ead, the representative per•on of all posterity, the root •nd original of all the fami••es of the earth:
•or he in Paradise was a pub••que person, standing in our ••ead, the representative per•on of all posterity, the root •nd original of all the fami••es of the earth:
so long as the Whore•omes of thy Mother Jeze•el are so many? so it stands 〈 ◊ 〉 perpetual law to all per•ons, to look for no con•inued tranquillity to ex•ect no dispensation,
so long as the Whore•omes of thy Mother Jeze•el Are so many? so it Stands 〈 ◊ 〉 perpetual law to all per•ons, to look for no con•inued tranquillity to ex•ect no Dispensation,
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and the dayly increase of mans sin, occasions a dayly increase of the curse ▪ the first man that sinned was Adam, and for his sake God cursed the earth;
and the daily increase of men since, occasions a daily increase of the curse ▪ the First man that sinned was Adam, and for his sake God cursed the earth;
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and the multiplication of our sins bring• with it (if infinite mercy b• not a timely prevention) 〈 ◊ 〉 multiplication of sorrows an• troubles, which are alway (if not for,
and the multiplication of our Sins bring• with it (if infinite mercy b• not a timely prevention) 〈 ◊ 〉 multiplication of sorrows an• Troubles, which Are always (if not for,
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yet) from sin• so that upon every unpleasin• instance, and unfortunate accident (call it what you please) you may write that superscription of the Prophet, Thy ways and thy do•ngs, O man, have procured thee this.
yet) from sin• so that upon every unpleasin• instance, and unfortunate accident (call it what you please) you may write that superscription of the Prophet, Thy ways and thy do•ngs, Oh man, have procured thee this.
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an heart ready fixt to give a free welcom• to any tryal or tentation tha• Providence shall expose us to we are not yet past the Re• Sea, we are not yet out of the Wilderness, not yet out o• danger;
an heart ready fixed to give a free welcom• to any trial or tentation tha• Providence shall expose us to we Are not yet past the Re• Sea, we Are not yet out of the Wilderness, not yet out o• danger;
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are we not then neerly concerned, to secure to our selves suffering spirits, that we may be in a prepared posture at all times to come at the call of Gods providence,
Are we not then nearly concerned, to secure to our selves suffering spirits, that we may be in a prepared posture At all times to come At the call of God's providence,
though it should engage us in some condition of life more sad and dole•ul then death it self? What •f the sun thou seeest, the •omforts thou enjoyest, should •n the sudden be in a cloud, •nd all dark about thee? what if this day Jobs mes•enger should knock at thy •oors,
though it should engage us in Some condition of life more sad and dole•ul then death it self? What •f the sun thou See, the •omforts thou enjoyest, should •n the sudden be in a cloud, •nd all dark about thee? what if this day Jobs mes•enger should knock At thy •oors,
how wouldst thou rellish, how couldest thou welcome such a message as this? what if thou wert to step out of thy present gayities, to be stript of thy silks and handsome dresses,
how Wouldst thou relish, how Couldst thou welcome such a message as this? what if thou Wertenberg to step out of thy present gayities, to be stripped of thy silks and handsome Dresses,
and cald to put on the beggars coat, how would thy spirit brook such an alteration as this? what if that mortal message shoud rap at thy chamber door to night, which took Dives napping,
and called to put on the beggars coat, how would thy Spirit brook such an alteration as this? what if that Mortal message should rap At thy chamber door to night, which took Dives napping,
this night shall thy friends be seen weeping, and the bels be heard tolling, and the report shall be in the Town and Country, Such a one is dead and buried;
this night shall thy Friends be seen weeping, and the Bells be herd tolling, and the report shall be in the Town and Country, Such a one is dead and buried;
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but up and dye, would thy heart willingly imbrace this motion, freely surrender to deaths summons? Thou canst not tell (without a divine revelation from heaven) but thou mayest be in prison to morrow, sick, nay stark dead to morrow.
but up and die, would thy heart willingly embrace this motion, freely surrender to death's summons? Thou Canst not tell (without a divine Revelation from heaven) but thou Mayest be in prison to morrow, sick, nay stark dead to morrow.
oh then be ready to sacrifice your Isaac, to lay your head upon the block, to resigne life and estate when ever a command for it shall come from heaven; prepare for suffering times; this is the first use.
o then be ready to sacrifice your Isaac, to lay your head upon the block, to resign life and estate when ever a command for it shall come from heaven; prepare for suffering times; this is the First use.
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Now there are four things that I would advise every Christian to prepare and have in store against a day of trouble. 1. A sound Faith. 2. A clear Conscience. 3. Self-denyal. 4. A good stock of Patience.
Now there Are four things that I would Advice every Christian to prepare and have in store against a day of trouble. 1. A found Faith. 2. A clear Conscience. 3. Self-denial. 4. A good stock of Patience.
If Peters saith had not faild, he had not sunk in the Sea as he did, Mat. 14.30, 31. And if thou hadst but more of faith, thou wouldst have less of fear, less of a fretting humour, under any afflicting dolour;
If Peter's Says had not failed, he had not sunk in the Sea as he did, Mathew 14.30, 31. And if thou Hadst but more of faith, thou Wouldst have less of Fear, less of a fretting humour, under any afflicting dolour;
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Gods children may be under a cloud, and be put to hard services here, but they may acquiesce in this, that their light afflictions which are but for a moment, work for them a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
God's children may be under a cloud, and be put to hard services Here, but they may acquiesce in this, that their Light afflictions which Are but for a moment, work for them a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory;
St. Basil relates a story of forty Martyrs who being turned out of doors naked in a cold winters night, to be burnt at the stake the next morning, they comforted themselvelves with these words, Sharp is the winter, but sweet is Paradise;
Saint Basil relates a story of forty Martyrs who being turned out of doors naked in a cold winter's night, to be burned At the stake the next morning, they comforted themselvelves with these words, Sharp is the winter, but sweet is Paradise;
Thus you see their thoughts did not spend themselves upon the afflictions they indured, but they fastened the eye of their fa•th upon the happy result and blessed event thereof,
Thus you see their thoughts did not spend themselves upon the afflictions they endured, but they fastened the eye of their fa•th upon the happy result and blessed event thereof,
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Oh sirs, the frequent beleiving views of heaven, (would you but keep these fresh and warm upon your thoughts) would quicken and comfort your spirits in the day of distress;
O Sirs, the frequent believing views of heaven, (would you but keep these fresh and warm upon your thoughts) would quicken and Comfort your spirits in the day of distress;
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All temporal sufferings are nothing to us, so far as we have a foresight of the eternal recompence, What made the three children so freely to take up their quarters in the fiery Region, Dan. 3.17.21 but because they had faith to assure them of deliverance? what moved Moses to chuse affliction with the people of God, rather then to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season,
All temporal sufferings Are nothing to us, so Far as we have a foresight of the Eternal recompense, What made the three children so freely to take up their quarters in the fiery Region, Dan. 3.17.21 but Because they had faith to assure them of deliverance? what moved Moses to choose affliction with the people of God, rather then to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season,
but because he was well furnished with faith, whereby he had respect to the recompence of reward? Heb. 11. What animated and encouraged Job under his singular tryals and fad pressures,
but Because he was well furnished with faith, whereby he had respect to the recompense of reward? Hebrew 11. What animated and encouraged Job under his singular trials and fad pressures,
but because he had faith to believe a happy event of all his troubles? viz. that when God had tryed him a while, he should come out of the Furnace like Gold purified and refined, Job. 23.10.
but Because he had faith to believe a happy event of all his Troubles? viz. that when God had tried him a while, he should come out of the Furnace like Gold purified and refined, Job. 23.10.
Therefore as Abraham foresaw Christs day and rejoyced, so could ye but in suffering times, freequently foresee that day when Christ will give you rest, you would with Paul be cheerful in tribulations,
Therefore as Abraham foresaw Christ day and rejoiced, so could you but in suffering times, frequently foresee that day when christ will give you rest, you would with Paul be cheerful in tribulations,
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and upon the Martyrs burning like Backcloggs in the fire, what can we judge them but miserable? but if we consider their end, we shall see them with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdome of God,
and upon the Martyrs burning like Backcloggs in the fire, what can we judge them but miserable? but if we Consider their end, we shall see them with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom of God,
and from thence, as from a flower, it distils the spirits and quintessence of divine comfort, wherewith the Christian is enabled to pass the Pilgrimage of a wearisome and afflicted life, with much interiour satisfaction and hearty contentation:
and from thence, as from a flower, it distils the spirits and quintessence of divine Comfort, wherewith the Christian is enabled to pass the Pilgrimage of a wearisome and afflicted life, with much interior satisfaction and hearty contentation:
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Diogenes preferd his Tub before Alexanders Trophie, his Cynical life, before the others Royalty; he phancyed his little Cloyster best, and so rested satisfied;
Diogenes preferred his Tub before Alexanders Trophy, his Cynical life, before the Others Royalty; he phancyed his little Cloister best, and so rested satisfied;
he knows whether food or Physick would be more proper to your constitution; whether an empty chest or full estate would consult more for your safety and conveniency;
he knows whither food or Physic would be more proper to your constitution; whither an empty chest or full estate would consult more for your safety and conveniency;
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you may call them what you please, but Solomon sheweth what they are, viz. Vanity; you may call them pleasant vanities, or profitable vanities, or honest vanities;
you may call them what you please, but Solomon shows what they Are, viz. Vanity; you may call them pleasant vanities, or profitable vanities, or honest vanities;
but David calls them deceitful vanities, and Jonah calls them lying vanities, and Solomon calls them, Vanity of vanity; and if you be not come to be of these mens mind, to think that all is vanity, it is because your own vanity stands in your light,
but David calls them deceitful vanities, and Jonah calls them lying vanities, and Solomon calls them, Vanity of vanity; and if you be not come to be of these men's mind, to think that all is vanity, it is Because your own vanity Stands in your Light,
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Oh were you but natures Privy-Counsellour, were you but a little better versed in the vanity of the creature, you would in all detriments and disappointments that befal you here, say as the Emperour Galienus said,
O were you but nature's Privy-Counsellour, were you but a little better versed in the vanity of the creature, you would in all detriments and disappointments that befall you Here, say as the Emperor Galen said,
when report was brought to him that Egypt was lost, What cannot I live without the flax of Egypt? or with that Heroick heathen, I value not any of these petty gods, provided I have but Jove for my friend, I weigh not any trivial or inconsiderable loss here,
when report was brought to him that Egypt was lost, What cannot I live without the flax of Egypt? or with that Heroic heathen, I valve not any of these Petty God's, provided I have but Jove for my friend, I weigh not any trivial or inconsiderable loss Here,
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would you not overvalue your earthly comforts when they are with you, you would not over-lament them when Providence should please to pluck them from you;
would you not overvalue your earthly comforts when they Are with you, you would not over-lament them when Providence should please to pluck them from you;
compare thy sins with thy sufferings, and thou wilt find the former so far exceed the latter, both in nature, number and measure, that thou wilt break forth into Ezra's confession, Lord, thou hast punished me less then I have deserved.
compare thy Sins with thy sufferings, and thou wilt find the former so Far exceed the latter, both in nature, number and measure, that thou wilt break forth into Ezra's Confessi, Lord, thou hast punished me less then I have deserved.
What wouldst thou have no correction to be laid upon thy back, who hast so much corruption lurking in thy heart? Wouldst thou have nothing of pain adhearing to thee, who hast so much of crime inhearing in thee? Is not thy holiness imperfect? and wouldst thou have thy happiness intire? do but consider in cold blood, what wrath, what wo thou deservest,
What Wouldst thou have no correction to be laid upon thy back, who hast so much corruption lurking in thy heart? Wouldst thou have nothing of pain adhering to thee, who hast so much of crime inhearing in thee? Is not thy holiness imperfect? and Wouldst thou have thy happiness entire? do but Consider in cold blood, what wrath, what woe thou deservest,
and heighten thy torment in hell, as well as lessen thy comforts on earth; for the wages of sin is death, as Paul witnesseth, Rom. 6.23. Do but sadly think of this, and this Devil of discontent will not dare to shew his head.
and heighten thy torment in hell, as well as lessen thy comforts on earth; for the wages of since is death, as Paul Witnesseth, Rom. 6.23. Do but sadly think of this, and this devil of discontent will not Dare to show his head.
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so tis in this case, it is this Malignant vapour, this peccant humour of discontent in a mansspirit, that imbitters every accident, puts a sting into every cross, makes every affliction more afflictive then else it would be.
so this in this case, it is this Malignant vapour, this peccant humour of discontent in a mansspirit, that imbitters every accident, puts a sting into every cross, makes every affliction more afflictive then Else it would be.
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or ever shall betide thee, were designed and intended for thee before time, and now by the wise and over-ruleing Providence of God are effected and executed upon thee in time;
or ever shall betide thee, were designed and intended for thee before time, and now by the wise and overruling Providence of God Are effected and executed upon thee in time;
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but the Almighty Jehovah that afflicts us, who having absolute power over us, may dispose of us, either by poverty or plenty, by sickness or health, by life or death,
but the Almighty Jehovah that afflicts us, who having absolute power over us, may dispose of us, either by poverty or plenty, by sickness or health, by life or death,
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and this one thought kept on foot in our minds, viz. that its Gods own finger that tempers the cup of affliction for us, may be of Soveraign power, to cool and allay any impatiency that might either rise in our hearts,
and this one Thought kept on foot in our minds, viz. that its God's own finger that tempers the cup of affliction for us, may be of Sovereign power, to cool and allay any impatiency that might either rise in our hearts,
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why so silent and quiet under the rod, that there was not one whimper, or whining look to be seen or heard? he tells us the reason, because thou didst it; because God was the Author, the orderer and disposer of his affliction.
why so silent and quiet under the rod, that there was not one whimper, or whining look to be seen or herd? he tells us the reason, Because thou didst it; Because God was the Author, the orderer and disposer of his affliction.
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unkindness, nay cruelty enough in the flinty spirits of the stone-hearted Jews, against the holy Jesus, to have forced his dispassionate soul (if possible) into a fit of fury and implacable resolution;
unkindness, nay cruelty enough in the flinty spirits of the stonehearted jews, against the holy jesus, to have forced his dispassionate soul (if possible) into a fit of fury and implacable resolution;
but these pious persons, by the conscientious practice of the point in hand, and from the strength of this consideration which I have here commended to your observation,
but these pious Persons, by the conscientious practice of the point in hand, and from the strength of this consideration which I have Here commended to your observation,
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for the demolishing of discontent, have been converted into contentment, and melted into patience and pleasedness, in despite of all occasions and provocations to the contrary;
for the demolishing of discontent, have been converted into contentment, and melted into patience and pleasedness, in despite of all occasions and provocations to the contrary;
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for what beast do we see though never so savage in it self, which will not take blows from his keeper, without relucting or repining? and therefore that man must be much more brutish then his beast,
for what beast do we see though never so savage in it self, which will not take blows from his keeper, without relucting or repining? and Therefore that man must be much more brutish then his beast,
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O Christian, when Gods hands lies upon thy back, do thou lay thine own hand upon thy mouth, according to Davids direction, Psa. 46.11. Be still and know that I am God.
Oh Christian, when God's hands lies upon thy back, do thou lay thine own hand upon thy Mouth, according to Davids direction, Psa. 46.11. Be still and know that I am God.
Selfishness is the very seed of sin, whereby a man seeks to please himself, and to advance himself in his own interest, according to his own wit, and his own will;
Selfishness is the very seed of since, whereby a man seeks to please himself, and to advance himself in his own Interest, according to his own wit, and his own will;
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First, Hath not God denied infinitely more for thee, then ever he required that thou shouldst deny for him? It may be thou art called to deny thy relations, to part with a friend,
First, Hath not God denied infinitely more for thee, then ever he required that thou Shouldst deny for him? It may be thou art called to deny thy relations, to part with a friend,
but hath not God freely sacrificed his son, his onely son to death, and that for to bring thee to eternal life? God so loved the world, saith St. John Chap. 3.16. that he gave his only son for its redemption.
but hath not God freely sacrificed his son, his only son to death, and that for to bring thee to Eternal life? God so loved the world, Says Saint John Chap. 3.16. that he gave his only son for its redemption.
So dear are children to their parents, that the Prophet puts this Querie, Can a Mother forget her Child? yet such is Gods love to us, that he seemed to forget his son, his dear son, his best beloved son, that lay in the bosome of the Father,
So dear Are children to their Parents, that the Prophet puts this Querie, Can a Mother forget her Child? yet such is God's love to us, that he seemed to forget his son, his dear son, his best Beloved son, that lay in the bosom of the Father,
and consented to be turned out of heaven, and be divested of all the glory that he was possessed of there, to lead a poor, afflicted, derided and persecuted life, amidst his enemies on earth? did not he quit heaven and the pleasures thereof for thee? and wilt not thou resigne an estate or a few Acres of earth for him 〈 ◊ 〉 did not he open his veines and let out his blood for thee? and grudgest thou to open thy bags,
and consented to be turned out of heaven, and be divested of all the glory that he was possessed of there, to led a poor, afflicted, derided and persecuted life, amid his enemies on earth? did not he quit heaven and the pleasures thereof for thee? and wilt not thou resign an estate or a few Acres of earth for him 〈 ◊ 〉 did not he open his Veins and let out his blood for thee? and grudgest thou to open thy bags,
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and crown thee hereafter, with a reward which shall both in weight and worth superlatively surpass all thy dammages here? will not heaven make amends for all? the Martyrs knew this well,
and crown thee hereafter, with a reward which shall both in weight and worth superlatively surpass all thy damages Here? will not heaven make amends for all? the Martyrs knew this well,
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the Apostles knew this well, and that made them joy in tribulations as they did, considering that through them they should enter into the Kingdome of God.
the Apostles knew this well, and that made them joy in tribulations as they did, considering that through them they should enter into the Kingdom of God.
He that loseth Father or Mother, Lands or Liberty, Life or Estate, for my sake and the Gospels, shall receive in this life an hundred fold, not in kind,
He that loses Father or Mother, Lands or Liberty, Life or Estate, for my sake and the Gospels, shall receive in this life an hundred fold, not in kind,
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he shall enjoy that in God, which all the creature comforts would be to him, if they were multiplyed an hundred times, and in the world to come everlasting life;
he shall enjoy that in God, which all the creature comforts would be to him, if they were multiplied an hundred times, and in the world to come everlasting life;
Ponder upon them considerately, and practise accordingly, and be selffish if thou canst. Fourthly, I proceed now to the last praticular, Prearme your selves with a good conscience;
Ponder upon them considerately, and practise accordingly, and be selffish if thou Canst. Fourthly, I proceed now to the last praticular, Prearm your selves with a good conscience;
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When Paul could say, Herein do I exercise my self, to have a Conscience voyd of offence both towards God and man, he soon could draw this inference, I have learnt in every condition to be content:
When Paul could say, Herein do I exercise my self, to have a Conscience void of offence both towards God and man, he soon could draw this Inference, I have learned in every condition to be content:
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what Solomon saith of a good stomack, may be said of a good Conscience, To the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet, Prov. 27.7. so to an excusing and acquitting conscience, every sower sop of Affliction is as a sweet bit of interiour consolation;
what Solomon Says of a good stomach, may be said of a good Conscience, To the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet, Curae 27.7. so to an excusing and acquitting conscience, every sour sop of Affliction is as a sweet bit of interior consolation;
so should it be our conscionable care to profit by them after they are come. God hath said, Rom. 8.28. That all things shall work together for our good;
so should it be our conscionable care to profit by them After they Are come. God hath said, Rom. 8.28. That all things shall work together for our good;
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and be more sollicitous for the sanctification of them, then for the removal of them from us, that we may experience in our selves, what David observed in himself Psal. 119.71. Its good for me that I have been afflicted;
and be more solicitous for the sanctification of them, then for the removal of them from us, that we may experience in our selves, what David observed in himself Psalm 119.71. Its good for me that I have been afflicted;
O Lord defer not for thy names sake, had not the esoud of the divine displeasure hung over the City Jerusalem, which threatened it with some sweeping judgment, vers. 16.17.
Oh Lord defer not for thy names sake, had not the esoud of the divine displeasure hung over the city Jerusalem, which threatened it with Some sweeping judgement, vers. 16.17.
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Secondly, You are to turn your afflictions into tears, tears of a penitential Recantation, and cordial contrition, sorrowing in secret for the baseness of your natures,
Secondly, You Are to turn your afflictions into tears, tears of a penitential Recantation, and cordial contrition, sorrowing in secret for the baseness of your nature's,
suffering times should be sorrowing and repenting times, teaching us to joyne with lamenting Jeremiah in that repentant resolution, Let us search and try our ways,
suffering times should be sorrowing and repenting times, teaching us to join with lamenting Jeremiah in that repentant resolution, Let us search and try our ways,
for saith the Text, then Job fell down and worshipped, Job. 1.20 When the good man was informed of those soul-sadding casualties that had surprised him,
for Says the Text, then Job fell down and worshipped, Job. 1.20 When the good man was informed of those soul-sadding casualties that had surprised him,
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Oh that I had expended and laid out that money upon the backs or bowels of the poor, which I lavished out upon my lusts in jovial revellings, and good fellow meetings!
O that I had expended and laid out that money upon the backs or bowels of the poor, which I lavished out upon my Lustiest in jovial revellings, and good fellow meetings!
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would to God those many nights and precious hours had been imployed and improved in weeping, watching and praying (for now should I have found the comfort of it in my conscience in this dying hour) which were wofully wasted and cursedly thrown away in carding, diceing, drinking,
would to God those many nights and precious hours had been employed and improved in weeping, watching and praying (for now should I have found the Comfort of it in my conscience in this dying hour) which were woefully wasted and cursedly thrown away in carding, dicing, drinking,
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and taking true pains in duty, which I passed over in vain jangling, idle courses, and fruitless discourses, quite cross to the end for which they were given me!
and taking true pains in duty, which I passed over in vain jangling, idle courses, and fruitless discourses, quite cross to the end for which they were given me!
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as thou valnest that immortal soul of thine, and hopest to go to heaven, when they earthly house shall hold thee no longer, let it be thy indeavour to do what was once thy desire had been done;
as thou valnest that immortal soul of thine, and hopest to go to heaven, when they earthly house shall hold thee no longer, let it be thy endeavour to do what was once thy desire had been done;
and beyond thy expectation, brought thee safe from off a sick bed, and hath turn'd thee asit were into the world again, to try thee whether thou wilt make any conscience, that thy deeds now be answerable to thy desires then ▪ or no;
and beyond thy expectation, brought thee safe from off a sick Bed, and hath turned thee asit were into the world again, to try thee whither thou wilt make any conscience, that thy Deeds now be answerable to thy Desires then ▪ or not;
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and performing those duties which were once thy desires that they had been done, that when sickness commeth a second time, it may not find the work undone.
and performing those duties which were once thy Desires that they had been done, that when sickness comes a second time, it may not find the work undone.
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how heartily would I pray, and lye night and day in the posture of a true penitent, spreading my condition before the Lord, till he hear and turn himself and say, Be of good chear, poor soul, thy sins are forgiven thee!
how heartily would I pray, and lie night and day in the posture of a true penitent, spreading my condition before the Lord, till he hear and turn himself and say, Be of good cheer, poor soul, thy Sins Are forgiven thee!
and never intangle thy conscience in the guilt of thy quondam corruptions again? If so, the Lord pardon thy perfidious promise-breaking, covenant-breaking,
and never entangle thy conscience in the guilt of thy quondam corruptions again? If so, the Lord pardon thy perfidious Promise-breaking, Covenant-breaking,
let not rich Jacob Gen. 33.19. forget to pay •hat poor Jacob promised, •en. 28 20. be not niggardly 〈 ◊ 〉 do in health, what thou ••t bountiful to say in sick•ess;
let not rich Jacob Gen. 33.19. forget to pay •hat poor Jacob promised, •en. 28 20. be not niggardly 〈 ◊ 〉 do in health, what thou ••t bountiful to say in sick•ess;
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the Lord pinch thee •nd me into the remembrance •f our faith plighted, and •romise made to God, that 〈 ◊ 〉 we may reinforce our old •ows with new resolutions,
the Lord pinch thee •nd me into the remembrance •f our faith plighted, and •romise made to God, that 〈 ◊ 〉 we may reinforce our old •ows with new resolutions,
First, Is this life at th• best but a day of labour and trouble? then be not in love with the guilded pills, the transient pleasures and uncertaine enjoyments of this fleeting life;
First, Is this life At th• best but a day of labour and trouble? then be not in love with the Guilded pills, the Transient pleasures and uncertain enjoyments of this fleeting life;
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and the sweetest, safest, and most eligible condition you can possibly fancy to our selves (in statu quo nunc) is soured by several sad instances, proper to that condition;
and the Sweetest, Safest, and most eligible condition you can possibly fancy to our selves (in Statu quo nunc) is soured by several sad instances, proper to that condition;
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even at such a time, and in such particulars as he proposeth to himself most of pleasure, it frequently falls out, that he finds least of satisfaction, something or other unexpectedly interposing, which prevents the felicity and frustrates the mans fancy;
even At such a time, and in such particulars as he Proposeth to himself most of pleasure, it frequently falls out, that he finds least of satisfaction, something or other unexpectedly interposing, which prevents the felicity and frustrates the men fancy;
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while he was exhilarating and making himself merry with his groundless confidence in the gourds continuance, providence had prepared a worm which on the sudden undermined it, that it witherd, John. 4. Thus Jonahs hopes were laid on an heap,
while he was exhilarating and making himself merry with his groundless confidence in the gourds Continuance, providence had prepared a worm which on the sudden undermined it, that it withered, John. 4. Thus Jonahs hope's were laid on an heap,
why should you and I lust after the things of this life, as they lusted, since we see how strangely they were cheated, and how miserably they were deluded!
why should you and I lust After the things of this life, as they lusted, since we see how strangely they were cheated, and how miserably they were deluded!
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and faced with fears while they are with us, and for ought we know, by some intervening accident, by some unseen instance of the divine providence, may speedily and unexpectedly be fetcht away from us,
and faced with fears while they Are with us, and for ought we know, by Some intervening accident, by Some unseen instance of the divine providence, may speedily and unexpectedly be fetched away from us,
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so are our souls in continual motion, trouble and trepidation, till they point Christ-wards and Heaven-wards, till they sit down with Abraham, Isaac and Iacob, to rest and rowl themselves in the everlasting embracements of Jesus;
so Are our Souls in continual motion, trouble and trepidation, till they point Christ-wards and Heavenwards, till they fit down with Abraham, Isaac and Iacob, to rest and roll themselves in the everlasting embracements of jesus;
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an ague or lingering sickness, in an afflicted life or an unexpected death? all which, with many more may preach to us upon that Text, Up, here is not thy rest, thou hast yet a great journey to go;
an ague or lingering sickness, in an afflicted life or an unexpected death? all which, with many more may preach to us upon that Text, Up, Here is not thy rest, thou hast yet a great journey to go;
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Oh let us ever be hugging up our hearts heavenwards, and fending our affections upwards towards the Saints everlasting rest, towards those Mansions prepared for us above, where felicity is the condition, eternity the duration, Angels the company, the Lamb the light,
O let us ever be hugging up our hearts heavenwards, and fending our affections upward towards the Saints everlasting rest, towards those Mansions prepared for us above, where felicity is the condition, eternity the duration, Angels the company, the Lamb the Light,
As John after the terrible claps of thunder, heard the pleasant voyce of Harpers, Rev. 14.2. So here, after labour commeth rest, which latter makes amends for the former;
As John After the terrible claps of thunder, herd the pleasant voice of Harpers, Rev. 14.2. So Here, After labour comes rest, which latter makes amends for the former;
and is as much a freeman as his Master; This Job justifieth, Chap. 3.19. The servant is free from his Master, and in the 18. vers. he shews the same in Prisoners;
and is as much a freeman as his Master; This Job Justifieth, Chap. 3.19. The servant is free from his Master, and in the 18. vers. he shows the same in Prisoners;
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here they are continually tossed and tugd, haled and hurried from their house to the Prison, from the society of their loving relatives, to converse and to communicate with the crysand sad querela's of poor captives, and men miserable like themselves;
Here they Are continually tossed and tugged, haled and hurried from their house to the Prison, from the society of their loving relatives, to converse and to communicate with the crysand sad querela's of poor captives, and men miserable like themselves;
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when they are dead once, they receive a quietus est in their Spirits, an acquittance that they have done all, discharged all; therefore he concludeth thus; there the Prisoners rest together.
when they Are dead once, they receive a quietus est in their Spirits, an acquittance that they have done all, discharged all; Therefore he Concludeth thus; there the Prisoners rest together.
Secondly, A rest from suffering, there's no calamity to prey upon our carcasses there. Thirdly, A rest from sinning, and this is better then all the rest.
Secondly, A rest from suffering, there's no calamity to prey upon our carcases there. Thirdly, A rest from sinning, and this is better then all the rest.
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which place receiveth further light from that position of the Preacher, Eccles. 9.10. There's no work nor device, saith he, in the grave whither thou goest, thats a Bed-Chamber and not a shop, a sleeping room and not a work-house. Secondly, A rest from suffering;
which place receives further Light from that position of the Preacher, Eccles. 9.10. There's no work nor device, Says he, in the grave whither thou goest, thats a Bed-Chamber and not a shop, a sleeping room and not a workhouse. Secondly, A rest from suffering;
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get but once thither Christian, and thou needest not fear those bedlam-surges and affrighting billows of momentany afflictions which are apt to dash upon,
get but once thither Christian, and thou Needest not Fear those bedlam-surges and affrighting billows of momentany afflictions which Are apt to dash upon,
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and threaten drowning to the fluctuated and tempest-tossed Vessel of thy outward man, for the high Lord of heaven and earth, to whom both wind and sea and all things else owe their allegiance, will silence the Euroclydons, Spunge, the impetuous waves,
and threaten drowning to the fluctuated and tempest-tossed Vessel of thy outward man, for the high Lord of heaven and earth, to whom both wind and sea and all things Else owe their allegiance, will silence the Euroclydons, Sponge, the impetuous waves,
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and still the rage of all vexations and afflictive incidences, when he lands his Ark upon Ararat, when he Cradles his Child in the grave, there to take its rest till the resurrection.
and still the rage of all vexations and afflictive incidences, when he Lands his Ark upon Ararat, when he Cradles his Child in the grave, there to take its rest till the resurrection.
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and is not this good news to a Christians ear? thy Query is now that of Pauls, O wretch that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of sin? Now death like a friend whispers thee in the ear, it will deliver thee;
and is not this good news to a Christians ear? thy Query is now that of Paul's, Oh wretch that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of since? Now death like a friend whispers thee in the ear, it will deliver thee;
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for whereas in the whole course of our lives, we are continually fighting against our inordinate affections, to bring them into subjection to Christ, death as at one stroak smites them;
for whereas in the Whole course of our lives, we Are continually fighting against our inordinate affections, to bring them into subjection to christ, death as At one stroke smites them;
but might be one wholly offered up to the Divine disposal, saying with the Psalmist, Lo, I come to do thy will O my Go•? now wait-but till a dying hour,
but might be one wholly offered up to the Divine disposal, saying with the Psalmist, Lo, I come to do thy will Oh my Go•? now wait-but till a dying hour,
and ••to what a sea of labours •e is lanching, and thus •aving as it were took ship•ng, he rides in the storme, •nd like a bubble floats up and •own upon the face of the •aters, being resiless and 〈 ◊ 〉 perpetual motion all the •hile, till he be crushed into •atness, by the pressure of a ••gger drop;
and ••to what a sea of labours •e is launching, and thus •aving as it were took ship•ng, he rides in the storm, •nd like a bubble floats up and •own upon the face of the •aters, being resiless and 〈 ◊ 〉 perpetual motion all the •hile, till he be crushed into •atness, by the pressure of a ••gger drop;
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therefore the •aveat I would fasten upon you, is this, Take heed o• building Castles in the Air, o• grounding your hopes, an• expectations of a continue• safety and unshaken security upon the sandy foundation o• a temporal and transitor• life,
Therefore the •aveat I would fasten upon you, is this, Take heed o• building Castles in the Air, o• grounding your hope's, an• Expectations of a continue• safety and unshaken security upon the sandy Foundation o• a temporal and transitor• life,
for the song of Sion in Babylon, for re•• in a land of labours and troubles? these are reserved fo• you hereafter, stay for th• ultimate event of all things till the last Exit comes, stay t• see the clause of the scene then shall you see a true decision of all controversies;
for the song of Sion in Babylon, for re•• in a land of labours and Troubles? these Are reserved fo• you hereafter, stay for th• ultimate event of all things till the last Exit comes, stay t• see the clause of the scene then shall you see a true decision of all controversies;
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But you will object; Is it the soul priviledge of t•• Saints to injoy rest after deat• is it not a favour common 〈 ◊ 〉 all Christians whether re•• or pretended, to repose the• selves in the grave with••• any suspition of a d•st••bance?
But you will Object; Is it the soul privilege of t•• Saints to enjoy rest After deat• is it not a favour Common 〈 ◊ 〉 all Christians whither re•• or pretended, to repose the• selves in the grave with••• any suspicion of a d•st••bance?
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as 〈 ◊ 〉 the soul, the kirnel, the qu••tessence, the marrow, and •ore excellent part of the •an, it is in restless torments, ••idst a cursed crew of hel••h executioners, who are ••nding and tearing the silly ••retch, in the most tyranni••l manner imaginable;
as 〈 ◊ 〉 the soul, the kirnel, the qu••tessence, the marrow, and •ore excellent part of the •an, it is in restless torments, ••idst a cursed crew of hel••h executioners, who Are ••nding and tearing the silly ••retch, in the most tyranni••l manner imaginable;
then may he bespeak it, as the Emperou• did, Animula blandula v••gula, poor fleeting wandrin• soul, whither art thou going whither art thou journeying the body may rest a while (a• a reprieve granted it) in th• vault of a grave;
then may he bespeak it, as the Emperou• did, Animula blandula v••gula, poor fleeting wandrin• soul, whither art thou going whither art thou journeying the body may rest a while (a• a reprieve granted it) in th• vault of a grave;
But all tha• the wicked man can say ▪ when he dyes, is, I know• that when this earthly house of my body shall be dissolved, I have a stately Tomb, a carved Coffin, a lasting Mo•ument, to desposit my bones •work•, I have seen it done alrea•y,
But all tha• the wicked man can say ▪ when he dies, is, I know• that when this earthly house of my body shall be dissolved, I have a stately Tomb, a carved Coffin, a lasting Mo•ument, to desposit my bones •work•, I have seen it done alrea•y,
All those vile bodi•• which have lyen Cabinette• up in silence, shall be hale• out of the holes of their supposed security, to be reunite• to their souls;
All those vile bodi•• which have lyen Cabinette• up in silence, shall be hale• out of the holes of their supposed security, to be reunite• to their Souls;
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and terrour• speaking Text, Rev. 20.12 ▪ 13, 14. Oh what a wofu• greeting? what a sad salutation will there be twixt these two old friends at that day 〈 ◊ 〉 when each shall remind othe• of those privy prancks,
and terrour• speaking Text, Rev. 20.12 ▪ 13, 14. O what a wofu• greeting? what a sad salutation will there be betwixt these two old Friends At that day 〈 ◊ 〉 when each shall remind othe• of those privy pranks,
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and sinful passages formerly committed by them, and then turn• about and view those many vials of Gods hottest and heaviest displeasure, that •re ready to be charged upon •hem;
and sinful passages formerly committed by them, and then turn• about and view those many vials of God's hottest and Heaviest displeasure, that •re ready to be charged upon •hem;
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then will the body wish over and over, Oh that I •ad some cell in the wilderness, some Cave in the desert, •o shrowd my self from the wrath to come! but in vain;
then will the body wish over and over, O that I •ad Some cell in the Wilderness, Some Cave in the desert, •o shroud my self from the wrath to come! but in vain;
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what though thou shouldest lye at the mercy of some insulting enemie? what though the day of peace, plenty and prosperity should begin to thicken, darken,
what though thou Shouldst lie At the mercy of Some insulting enemy? what though the day of peace, plenty and Prosperity should begin to thicken, darken,
and grow cloudy, and on the sudden some Whirle-wind of persecution should threaten thee with inevitable ruin? cannot the Almighty still the noyse of these waves,
and grow cloudy, and on the sudden Some Whirlwind of persecution should threaten thee with inevitable ruin? cannot the Almighty still the noise of these waves,
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and faithful patience, attend the pleasure of divine providence, and by a holy recumbency, acquiesce in this assurance, that the evils that you see to day (when once the fatal period approacheth) you shall see them no more;
and faithful patience, attend the pleasure of divine providence, and by a holy recumbency, acquiesce in this assurance, that the evils that you see to day (when once the fatal Period Approaches) you shall see them no more;
Will the labourer grudge to go to bed when his days-work is done? Or will the Prisoner be affraid of that man, that shall knock off his fetters, open the Prison door,
Will the labourer grudge to go to Bed when his Day's work is done? Or will the Prisoner be afraid of that man, that shall knock off his fetters, open the Prison door,
and give him his inlargment? and shall the man of God dread death, which doth but come to deliver him out of a miserable life? here thou art a man of sorrows, and acquainted with griefs;
and give him his Enlargement? and shall the man of God dread death, which does but come to deliver him out of a miserable life? Here thou art a man of sorrows, and acquainted with griefs;
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so it is but death that comes in at thy Chamber door, that leaps up upon thy bed, that draws the Curtains and puts out the Candle of thy life, to let thee take thy rest the better;
so it is but death that comes in At thy Chamber door, that leaps up upon thy Bed, that draws the Curtains and puts out the Candle of thy life, to let thee take thy rest the better;
even such a death which like Jacobs Cha•iot, (attended by a Convoy of thine acquaintance) is sent on purpose to carry thy corps to a grave, where thy weary bones shall be at rest.
even such a death which like Jacobs Cha•iot, (attended by a Convoy of thine acquaintance) is sent on purpose to carry thy corpse to a grave, where thy weary bones shall be At rest.
& canst thou grieve & sorrow that he hath changed for the better; take heed, this will argue too much of self-love, whilst thou deeply lamentest thy loss,
& Canst thou grieve & sorrow that he hath changed for the better; take heed, this will argue too much of Self-love, while thou deeply lamentest thy loss,
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and make you sighing fly away, to think that she is now at rest, that that very •anguishing nature, which but yesterday was as full of •ain as it could hold, breath•ng forth the sighs and sad accents of a dying Christian, should this day be lodged in •he tranquillity of that region, where all is quiet, and on a Calme.
and make you sighing fly away, to think that she is now At rest, that that very •anguishing nature, which but yesterday was as full of •ain as it could hold, breath•ng forth the sighs and sad accents of a dying Christian, should this day be lodged in •he tranquillity of that region, where all is quiet, and on a Cam.
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And that that pious soul, that unparallel'd precious peece, who for eight whole days together lay frying in the furnace of affliction, having all that time onely some few short smileing intermissions, which did scarce contain time enough to breath in,
And that that pious soul, that unparalleled precious piece, who for eight Whole days together lay frying in the furnace of affliction, having all that time only Some few short smiling intermissions, which did scarce contain time enough to breath in,
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and shewing her the pleasant scituations, the beautiful buildings, and the heart-ravishing and soul-entrancing joy, thats in the Kingdome of glory, saying,
and showing her the pleasant situations, the beautiful buildings, and the heart-ravishing and soul-entrancing joy, thats in the Kingdom of glory, saying,
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and infirmity to think of our friends deceased, as Iacob did of Joseph; when he saw his bloodyed Coat, he presently concluded that some ev • had befalne him, some evi• bea• had devoured him;
and infirmity to think of our Friends deceased, as Iacob did of Joseph; when he saw his bloodied Coat, he presently concluded that Some ev • had befallen him, Some evi• bea• had devoured him;
while Joseph was in honour all the while, in Pharoahs court and therefore bid his brethren, Go tell my father of all my honour in Egypt. Thus when we see the Coats of our deceased freinds,
while Joseph was in honour all the while, in Pharaohs court and Therefore bid his brothers, Go tell my father of all my honour in Egypt. Thus when we see the Coats of our deceased Friends,
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when we see the garments they wore, the company they kept, the places of retirement they frequented, we are apt to think that death that evill beast hath made an end of them,
when we see the garments they wore, the company they kept, the places of retirement they frequented, we Are apt to think that death that evil beast hath made an end of them,
but tell him of all the honor you see me have in Egypt; And tell my friends, would this dear deceased Gentlewoman say (were there but a Post or weekly Intelligencer comeing from heaven to the earth, to tell us the news of that country) Go tell my friends of all the honour and that height of happyness I have attained to in heaven;
but tell him of all the honour you see me have in Egypt; And tell my Friends, would this dear deceased Gentlewoman say (were there but a Post or weekly Intelligencer coming from heaven to the earth, to tell us the news of that country) Go tell my Friends of all the honour and that height of happiness I have attained to in heaven;
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it is too big to enter into the shallow vessell of my incapacious soul; and therfore I have receiv'd an order to enter into it, according to that text,
it is too big to enter into the shallow vessel of my incapacious soul; and Therefore I have received an order to enter into it, according to that text,
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I know you have so much charity for your never to be forgotten friend as to conquer your soul into assurance that she is as happy as heaven can make her;
I know you have so much charity for your never to be forgotten friend as to conquer your soul into assurance that she is as happy as heaven can make her;
Now probably it is your expectation that I should say something, in commemoration of this Saints sanctity on earth, the better to convince you of her present felicity in heaven.
Now probably it is your expectation that I should say something, in commemoration of this Saints sanctity on earth, the better to convince you of her present felicity in heaven.
Indeed I could cordially wish that the ju•• praises and deserved encomiums of this principall peece of divine architecture were published and sweetly sung forth by some seraphicall tongue, that the Glory of her graces might shine illustriously like a burning •amp to give light to posterity, that thereby such a fire of zeal might be kindled in the hearts of all, that passing through the the same path of piety which she had done, they may arrive at the same port of felicity, whereto she is gone;
Indeed I could cordially wish that the ju•• praises and deserved encomiums of this principal piece of divine architecture were published and sweetly sung forth by Some seraphical tongue, that the Glory of her graces might shine illustriously like a burning •amp to give Light to posterity, that thereby such a fire of zeal might be kindled in the hearts of all, that passing through thee the same path of piety which she had done, they may arrive At the same port of felicity, whereto she is gone;
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I'de rather weep her worth then write it, and chuse to mourn over her grave and lament her death, rather then be that Apeiles that should undertake to draw her Picture to the life;
I'd rather weep her worth then write it, and choose to mourn over her grave and lament her death, rather then be that Apeiles that should undertake to draw her Picture to the life;
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yet rather then I will wrong her memory by being mute, and cloud her morning lustre in a mist of unpardonable si•ence, I will take the confidence to present you with an Epitome of her goodness;
yet rather then I will wrong her memory by being mute, and cloud her morning lustre in a missed of unpardonable si•ence, I will take the confidence to present you with an Epitome of her Goodness;
Indeed should I pen the •umerous particulars, where•n this dear child of God (whose person, parts and piety will ever be precious to my memory) hath propounded •er self imitable, I should be voluminous;
Indeed should I pen the •umerous particulars, where•n this dear child of God (whose person, parts and piety will ever be precious to my memory) hath propounded •er self imitable, I should be voluminous;
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The vanities of this life did not affect her, she slighted them the extreamities of death and sadness of a sick bed did not afflict her, she wave• them,
The vanities of this life did not affect her, she slighted them the extremities of death and sadness of a sick Bed did not afflict her, she wave• them,
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to which I may add, that her practice was a Praeco to publish to the world, that he• Conscience run parallel wit• her science, having no less 〈 ◊ 〉 proportion of the innocenc• of the Dove,
to which I may add, that her practice was a Praeco to publish to the world, that he• Conscience run parallel wit• her science, having no less 〈 ◊ 〉 proportion of the innocenc• of the Dove,
s• that that signe then may b• hung up at her door, tha• Epitaph may be written upo• her monument, that Encomium may safely be set upon he• memory, which our Saviou• clapt upon Nathaniels head Joh. 1.47. Behold an Israelite inde•• in whom there is 〈 ◊ 〉 guile.
s• that that Signen then may b• hung up At her door, tha• Epitaph may be written upo• her monument, that Encomium may safely be Set upon he• memory, which our Saviou• clapped upon nathaniel's head John 1.47. Behold an Israelite inde•• in whom there is 〈 ◊ 〉 guile.
her look was most •bligeing, and her modest ••untenance very influential •pon the spirits of spectators, 〈 ◊ 〉 melt (and like the glimer••g sun) to thaw the icie •earts even of her enemies ••to love and complyance, •nd to make all that had but ••e least competency of ac•uaintance with her, to love •er, whether they would or •o;
her look was most •bligeing, and her modest ••untenance very influential •pon the spirits of spectators, 〈 ◊ 〉 melt (and like the glimer••g sun) to thaw the icy •earts even of her enemies ••to love and compliance, •nd to make all that had but ••e least competency of ac•uaintance with her, to love •er, whither they would or •o;
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so after she alw•• fitted her mind to her choy•• so that all along there w•• such a conformity and co•stant correspondency betwi•• this kind couple, this lovi•• pair, that there was ne•• seen the least difference 〈 ◊ 〉 the least signe of Separati•• between them, till God ma•• it, till he separated them;
so After she alw•• fitted her mind to her choy•• so that all along there w•• such a conformity and co•stant correspondency betwi•• this kind couple, this lovi•• pair, that there was ne•• seen the least difference 〈 ◊ 〉 the least Signen of Separati•• between them, till God ma•• it, till he separated them;
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but such as is not onely Lawful, •ut convenient and commendable in Conjugals; for they •ontended each who should •ove other best, who should admire other most;
but such as is not only Lawful, •ut convenient and commendable in Conjugals; for they •ontended each who should •ove other best, who should admire other most;
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she was not only faithful in performing her duty to her Husband, but she was merciful in exercising her authority over her servants, moveing them to their charge with perswasion, rather then compulsion 〈 ◊ 〉 with arguments taken fro• their conveniency, rathe• then from her own authority so much had this ingenuou• Gentlewoman by her discree• and moderate carriage towards them gained upo• them, that she could no sooner express her pleasure, the• they would be ready to tende• their service;
she was not only faithful in performing her duty to her Husband, but she was merciful in exercising her Authority over her Servants, moving them to their charge with persuasion, rather then compulsion 〈 ◊ 〉 with Arguments taken fro• their conveniency, rathe• then from her own Authority so much had this ingenuou• Gentlewoman by her discree• and moderate carriage towards them gained upo• them, that she could not sooner express her pleasure, the• they would be ready to tende• their service;
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But her home-concernmens did not, coul• not so monopolize, and engross her love, but she would be letting it out in a large proportion to her worthy and deserving friends and relations abroad, in such a mannor,
But her home-concernmens did not, coul• not so monopolize, and engross her love, but she would be letting it out in a large proportion to her worthy and deserving Friends and relations abroad, in such a manor,
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so many outward expres•es of their mutual compla•encyes in one another, as •hat I cannot choose but •ob Eminentiam) terme that •amily, the Family of Love, •nd when ever I think there•n, break forth with David, Behold what a good and pleasant •hing it is for friends to live •ogether in love! 133.1.
so many outward expres•es of their mutual compla•encyes in one Another, as •hat I cannot choose but •ob Eminentiam) term that •amily, the Family of Love, •nd when ever I think there•n, break forth with David, Behold what a good and pleasant •hing it is for Friends to live •ogether in love! 133.1.
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as appeared from many breathings and long looks she had after God on her death-bed, testifying by several pithy and pathetick Ejaculations, her willingness,
as appeared from many breathings and long looks she had After God on her deathbed, testifying by several pithy and pathetic Ejaculations, her willingness,
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and besadded hearts, their bowe•s yearning and rouling towards, and by dilated hearts and stretched out armes ready to hang about the neck of their dying sister;
and besadded hearts, their bowe•s yearning and ruling towards, and by dilated hearts and stretched out arms ready to hang about the neck of their dying sister;
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But in the composition of this rarely qualified and curiously contrived Christian, there was to my observati•n, three graces wich overtopt the rest, (as Diana did her Nymps) and marvellously beautified and b•spangled the whole composure. 1. Piety, 2. Humility, and 3. Patience.
But in the composition of this rarely qualified and curiously contrived Christian, there was to my observati•n, three graces which overtopped the rest, (as Diana did her Nymphs) and marvellously beautified and b•spangled the Whole composure. 1. Piety, 2. Humility, and 3. Patience.
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she was none of the proud Madams of this age, who stand sacrificeing the precious morn to the Idol in the looking-glass in painting the face, in plaiting the hair, in new moddeling and curiously curling that insnaring and bewitching love-lock,
she was none of the proud Madams of this age, who stand sacrificing the precious morn to the Idol in the looking-glass in painting the face, in plaiting the hair, in new moddeling and curiously curling that ensnaring and bewitching lovelock,
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she was none of our amatorious Ladies, who study Romances, and make it their chief (if not onely) imployment to be well read in the amorous and lust-provoking Poes,
she was none of our amatorious Ladies, who study Romances, and make it their chief (if not only) employment to be well read in the Amoros and lust-provoking Poes,
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But the morning exercise of this choyce Christian, was of a nobler nature, viz. a consulting with the Divine Oracles, the Word of God, a dwelling upon and delighting in those emanations of a deity, whose original is eternal, whose worth is unspeakable, whose knowledg is life, and in one word, All;
But the morning exercise of this choice Christian, was of a Nobler nature, viz. a consulting with the Divine Oracles, the Word of God, a Dwelling upon and delighting in those emanations of a deity, whose original is Eternal, whose worth is unspeakable, whose knowledge is life, and in one word, All;
who can choose now but as it were Canonize her for a Saint, and clap the Crown of blessedness upon her head, singing her dirge with David, Blessed are those whose delight is in the Law of the Lord! Psal. 1. vers. 1.2. Again as she unlockt the day with praise, she would shut up the night with prayer;
who can choose now but as it were Canonise her for a Saint, and clap the Crown of blessedness upon her head, singing her dirge with David, Blessed Are those whose delight is in the Law of the Lord! Psalm 1. vers. 1.2. Again as she unlocked the day with praise, she would shut up the night with prayer;
in a word, she was a constant closet-visiter, a constant worshipper, never forgetting nor omitting her houres of devotion, in so much, that what is registre• of Job, Chap. 1. ver. 5. may be recorded of her,
in a word, she was a constant closet-visiter, a constant worshipper, never forgetting nor omitting her hours of devotion, in so much, that what is registre• of Job, Chap. 1. ver. 5. may be recorded of her,
though she had many provocations and incentives to Pride, as every reflection upon her noble discent and extraction, her fair fortune and (no way contemptible) conjugal condition, besides her own personal abilities and qualifications, all which might have served as so many bellows of Pride;
though she had many provocations and incentives to Pride, as every reflection upon her noble dissent and extraction, her fair fortune and (no Way contemptible) conjugal condition, beside her own personal abilities and qualifications, all which might have served as so many bellows of Pride;
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yet neither this nor the recognition of or rumination upon her natural abiliments, or temporal attainments, together with the temptation of the Enemie, could render her otherwise then a meek, lowly, and condescending Christian;
yet neither this nor the recognition of or rumination upon her natural abiliments, or temporal attainments, together with the temptation of the Enemy, could render her otherwise then a meek, lowly, and condescending Christian;
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in short, albeit she was got high in other mens estimations (and yet no higher then her own merits mounted her) yet ever was she low, very low in her own apprehension and valuation;
in short, albeit she was god high in other men's estimations (and yet no higher then her own merits mounted her) yet ever was she low, very low in her own apprehension and valuation;
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she did not play the Hypocrite (I am confident) as some do, who vituperate and vilifie themselves, intending nothing thereby but to have others magnifie and admire them the more,
she did not play the Hypocrite (I am confident) as Some do, who vituperate and vilify themselves, intending nothing thereby but to have Others magnify and admire them the more,
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as if he would not, or as if he well could not want her company any longer, according to that place. 1 Pet. 5.6. Humble your selves on earth, and God wil• lift you up to heaven.
as if he would not, or as if he well could not want her company any longer, according to that place. 1 Pet. 5.6. Humble your selves on earth, and God wil• lift you up to heaven.
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which way so ever the wind of providence blew, she had dexterity and skill, that she knew how to guide her Vessel without dashing upon the Rock of discontent.
which Way so ever the wind of providence blew, she had dexterity and skill, that she knew how to guide her Vessel without dashing upon the Rock of discontent.
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she could as one saith, be either on the top of Jacobs Ladder, or the bottom, she could sing either the dirge or the Antheme, she could be any thing, every thing, that God would have her, without any cloud in her countenance,
she could as one Says, be either on the top of Jacobs Ladder, or the bottom, she could sing either the dirge or the Anthem, she could be any thing, every thing, that God would have her, without any cloud in her countenance,
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she might ride in Triumph with Job for his Iewel of patience, she might be sister to Moses for meekness and dispassionateness, save in the matter of his inordinate anger at the Israelites once,
she might ride in Triumph with Job for his Jewel of patience, she might be sister to Moses for meekness and dispassionateness, save in the matter of his inordinate anger At the Israelites once,
for as I am credibly informed, she was never once since she came to the use of Reason, observed to be guilty of this unreasonable prevarication, viz. passion, in any great degree,
for as I am credibly informed, she was never once since she Come to the use of Reason, observed to be guilty of this unreasonable prevarication, viz. passion, in any great degree,
as patience, tranquillity, and contentment in every condition, For my part, I know no ornament in Religion, no link in the golden chain of grace, that doth better become a Christian,
as patience, tranquillity, and contentment in every condition, For my part, I know no ornament in Religion, no link in the golden chain of grace, that does better become a Christian,
if there be a heavenly life upon earth, it is a contented life, and why then not contented man? The Lord teach thee to containe thy tongue in silence•,
if there be a heavenly life upon earth, it is a contented life, and why then not contented man? The Lord teach thee to contain thy tongue in silence•,
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but as if she had been unconcerned in any disappointment, or afflictive accident, that befell her, she was ever seen to be Semper Eadem, unmoved, unchanged,
but as if she had been unconcerned in any disappointment, or afflictive accident, that befell her, she was ever seen to be Semper Same, unmoved, unchanged,
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when her cross was light, she reckoned it in the inventory of her mercyes, and was alway thankful for every interval of ease which God gave her on her death-bed;
when her cross was Light, she reckoned it in the inventory of her Mercies, and was always thankful for every interval of ease which God gave her on her deathbed;
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even in her sharpest agony and deepest extremity, as if the quietness and unmoveable fixedness of her dying body, were a liveing embleme of an unmoveable quiet mind.
even in her Sharpest agony and Deepest extremity, as if the quietness and Unmovable fixedness of her dying body, were a living emblem of an Unmovable quiet mind.
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These were the three lilye• that grew in this Christian• garden, the tripple Iewel tha• deckt her Diademe, thoug• the whole canopy of her conversation, was bespangle• and imbroydered with prett• sparkling stars;
These were the three lilye• that grew in this Christian• garden, the triple Jewel tha• decked her Diadem, thoug• the Whole canopy of her Conversation, was bespangle• and embroidered with prett• sparkling Stars;
albeit he person shined bright with th• image of God upon it, ye• these were like so many su• which strove each whic• should outshine other, an• contended for the prehem•nency.
albeit he person shined bright with th• image of God upon it, ye• these were like so many su• which strove each whic• should outshine other, an• contended for the prehem•nency.
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Now as the Tenour of he life deserves to be remembre• so the manner of her deat• may not be forgotten, whic• was gracious and happy t• ••e hight of wonder.
Now as the Tenor of he life deserves to be remembre• so the manner of her deat• may not be forgotten, whic• was gracious and happy t• ••e hight of wonder.
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First, Such no doubt was ••rs, considering that a ••eat part of her life, (as ap••ars from what is said of her) ••as expended in preparation ••r death, alway in the time 〈 ◊ 〉 her health, gathering ••wers to refresh her, Scrip••re Cordials to comfort ••er against a dying hour.
First, Such no doubt was ••rs, considering that a ••eat part of her life, (as ap••ars from what is said of her) ••as expended in preparation ••r death, always in the time 〈 ◊ 〉 her health, gathering ••wers to refresh her, Scrip••re Cordials to Comfort ••er against a dying hour.
O you m• friends, you that were the we• wishers of this dear one, no• deceased, (whose worth 〈 ◊ 〉 shall hardly ever call to min• without weeping) you I sa• who were her chief wel-wis•ers while alive,
O you m• Friends, you that were the we• wishers of this dear one, no• deceased, (whose worth 〈 ◊ 〉 shall hardly ever call to min• without weeping) you I sa• who were her chief wel-wis•ers while alive,
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and now h• truest mourners when dea• had ye nothing in the wor• besides those Christian e•pressions which glided gent• from her languishing li•• when she lay a dying, t•• comfort you, they were suff•cient to force a smile int• •our faces,
and now h• Truest mourners when dea• had you nothing in the wor• beside those Christian e•pressions which glided gent• from her languishing li•• when she lay a dying, t•• Comfort you, they were suff•cient to force a smile int• •our faces,
This Religious Gentlewo•an being now fairly set •own upon her death-bed, •nd arrived at the brink of •he grave, having received •he sentence of death within •er, (for she was perswaded •er hour was at hand) she made it her business to set her •amp a burning, to set the wheele of grace a going, to fit and prepare her soul fo• heaven,
This Religious Gentlewo•an being now fairly Set •own upon her deathbed, •nd arrived At the brink of •he grave, having received •he sentence of death within •er, (for she was persuaded •er hour was At hand) she made it her business to Set her •amp a burning, to Set the wheel of grace a going, to fit and prepare her soul fo• heaven,
bu• before God would consent t•• land her in her heaven•• country, he permitted Sata•• to toss her to and fro, wit• the tide of temptation, ti•• at length she was ready su•• cumbere oneri, to give he• cause as lost,
bu• before God would consent t•• land her in her heaven•• country, he permitted Sata•• to toss her to and from, wit• the tide of temptation, ti•• At length she was ready su•• cumbere oneri, to give he• cause as lost,
and her self fo• a gone woman, a lost an• undone creature, had no• the sun seasonably broak fort• of the clouds, had not th• Lord in the nick of time appe•red to be her deliverer ▪ The Devil perceiving her tim• and his time was now bu• short, improved the shortness of his time by the sharpness of his temptation, perceiving the Bird got out of •is snare, the Lamb out of •is paw, the Saint out of •is clutches, he pursued her •s the Kings of Canaan did •he poor Gibeonites, Joshua, 9. with greater vi•lence and fury •hen ever, see•ing to regain his prey,
and her self fo• a gone woman, a lost an• undone creature, had no• the sun seasonably broke fort• of the Clouds, had not th• Lord in the neck of time appe•red to be her deliverer ▪ The devil perceiving her tim• and his time was now bu• short, improved the shortness of his time by the sharpness of his temptation, perceiving the Bird god out of •is snare, the Lamb out of •is paw, the Saint out of •is clutches, he pursued her •s the Kings of Canaan did •he poor Gibeonites, joshua, 9. with greater vi•lence and fury •hen ever, see•ing to regain his prey,
and to recover his •ost possession, till at last by the pressure of his hideous & hellish •emptations, shew as driven in•o a deep ditch and fearful fit of despaire, crying out most piteously she was damned, O I am damned, and am certainly in hell already, and turning her head towards me, said, O Mr Ewbanck, though my pain in labour and travail was great,
and to recover his •ost possession, till At last by the pressure of his hideous & hellish •emptations, show as driven in•o a deep ditch and fearful fit of despair, crying out most piteously she was damned, Oh I am damned, and am Certainly in hell already, and turning her head towards me, said, Oh Mr Ewbanck, though my pain in labour and travail was great,
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whereupon I (as aspiritual guide and Physitian under God) indeavoured to prescribe a remedy suitable to her disease, (being unwilling to wound such as God had wounded,
whereupon I (as aspiritual guide and physician under God) endeavoured to prescribe a remedy suitable to her disease, (being unwilling to wound such as God had wounded,
whereupon I ask• her what were those inditements that the Devil laid to her charge, what were those sins principally that were her soul-damning sins, that oppressed her conscience, and occasioned her distress.
whereupon I ask• her what were those inditements that the devil laid to her charge, what were those Sins principally that were her Soul damning Sins, that oppressed her conscience, and occasioned her distress.
She replyed, She had been a great sinner, for she had used the ordinance of prayer negligently, she had oft been distracted and disturbed in duty, by giving a too ready admittance and entertainment to unseasonable, un suitable thoughts, secular and sinful •ogitations, during that holy exercise,
She replied, She had been a great sinner, for she had used the Ordinance of prayer negligently, she had oft been distracted and disturbed in duty, by giving a too ready admittance and entertainment to unseasonable, un suitable thoughts, secular and sinful •ogitations, during that holy exercise,
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and torment her consci•nce with small sins, if he cannot damn her soul for greater, he could not call her to the Bar and indict her for Injustice, detraction,
and torment her consci•nce with small Sins, if he cannot damn her soul for greater, he could not call her to the Bar and indict her for Injustice, detraction,
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See here what a malignant mallicious spirit th• Devil is, who when he coul• not formerly tempt to a neglect of prayer, he now torments her for her defect in prayer;
See Here what a malignant malicious Spirit th• devil is, who when he coul• not formerly tempt to a neglect of prayer, he now torments her for her defect in prayer;
and all •or some unavoydable di•ersions in her devotion, for ••me frailties and infirmities ••at did adhear and cleave to ••er performances, I collect •is caution for your instructi•n, That you take heed of ••dulging your selves in any •n or sinful circumstance, •hile you live,
and all •or Some unavoidable di•ersions in her devotion, for ••me frailties and infirmities ••at did adhear and cleave to ••er performances, I collect •is caution for your instructi•n, That you take heed of ••dulging your selves in any •n or sinful circumstance, •hile you live,
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these little sins, probably thou art pleased 〈 ◊ 〉 term them, which now th•• feelest not, may be a tro•ble to thy conscience, a•• an aking to thy heart 〈 ◊ 〉 a death-bed;
these little Sins, probably thou art pleased 〈 ◊ 〉 term them, which now th•• Feel not, may be a tro•ble to thy conscience, a•• an aching to thy heart 〈 ◊ 〉 a deathbed;
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think no 〈 ◊ 〉 little then, whiles you h•• the sound of this devo•• Gentlewomans dolours 〈 ◊ 〉 yous ears, breathing 〈 ◊ 〉 •ell and damnation, O hell! •ell!
think no 〈 ◊ 〉 little then, while you h•• the found of this devo•• Gentlewoman's dolours 〈 ◊ 〉 yous ears, breathing 〈 ◊ 〉 •ell and damnation, Oh hell! •ell!
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But I returne, when I •aw her persist in this soul-•xtremity, uncpable of coun•el or comfort from my di•ections or resolutions, I askt •er if she would that I should •ray for her (hopeing that God would be intreated to •ebuke the Tempter, pacifie •er conscience, clear to her •nterest in Christ,
But I return, when I •aw her persist in this soul-•xtremity, uncpable of coun•el or Comfort from my di•ections or resolutions, I asked •er if she would that I should •ray for her (hoping that God would be entreated to •ebuke the Tempter, pacify •er conscience, clear to her •nterest in christ,
and fasten •hose nailes of resolution and •atisfaction in her heart, which the creature was unable •o do) but she smiling on me •eplyed, alas Sir you cunnot •ray for me, I urged her fur•her;
and fasten •hose nails of resolution and •atisfaction in her heart, which the creature was unable •o do) but she smiling on me •eplyed, alas Sir you cunnot •ray for me, I urged her fur•her;
but she would no• seem to give any approbation of, or assent to any such motion, thinking it a fruitless exercise to beg and sue out a pardon for one already condemned, already in hell as she apprehended she was;
but she would no• seem to give any approbation of, or assent to any such motion, thinking it a fruitless exercise to beg and sue out a pardon for one already condemned, already in hell as she apprehended she was;
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and whose hearts were ready to fail within them, to see her plunged into such a pit of perplexities, with the door of dispair shut upon her, they earnestly begd of her, that she would let prayer be made for her,
and whose hearts were ready to fail within them, to see her plunged into such a pit of perplexities, with the door of despair shut upon her, they earnestly begged of her, that she would let prayer be made for her,
now when we had made a reasonable progress in prayer, it was observed that her countenance began to change, her heart began to leap for joy, her sorrow and sighing to fly away,
now when we had made a reasonable progress in prayer, it was observed that her countenance began to change, her heart began to leap for joy, her sorrow and sighing to fly away,
Stand and wonder, that one that was even now upon the very brink of the bottomless pit, ready to take up quarters in that fiery Region, should be now mounted up to the Pisga-top of Div•ne contemptation, where she hath got a glimpse of glory where she hath seen Heavens gate open,
Stand and wonder, that one that was even now upon the very brink of the bottomless pit, ready to take up quarters in that fiery Region, should be now mounted up to the Pisga-top of Div•ne contemptation, where she hath god a glimpse of glory where she hath seen Heavens gate open,
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and satisfied her soul with assurance of her interest there. Behold a clear verification and performance of such promises as these, isai. 54.8. I hid my face from thee for a moment, but with everlasting loving kindness will I have mercy on thee. and Psal 30.11, 12. Upon this joyful alteration in her spirit, one by told her for her comfort that now she had got the victory, I got the victory? no, replyed she, Christ hoth got the victory;
and satisfied her soul with assurance of her Interest there. Behold a clear verification and performance of such promises as these, Isaiah. 54.8. I hid my face from thee for a moment, but with everlasting loving kindness will I have mercy on thee. and Psalm 30.11, 12. Upon this joyful alteration in her Spirit, one by told her for her Comfort that now she had god the victory, I god the victory? no, replied she, christ hoth god the victory;
no she was rather one of humble Davids daughters, who would have God to wear the garland because he had won the field, Not unto us O Lord, not unto us,
no she was rather one of humble Davids daughters, who would have God to wear the garland Because he had wone the field, Not unto us O Lord, not unto us,
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O Friends said she, begin betimes to look after heaven, take it from me, it is a harder matter to get to heaven then probably any of you thinks of, all the days of your lives is little enough to be laid out in journeying to this place of happiness. Up then to this work;
Oh Friends said she, begin betimes to look After heaven, take it from me, it is a harder matter to get to heaven then probably any of you thinks of, all the days of your lives is little enough to be laid out in journeying to this place of happiness. Up then to this work;
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and the best that can be said of it is this, its a vanity of vanities? and why will you neglect heaven for vanity? see here, she that a while ago was not capable of receiving counsel, is now inabled to give instruction;
and the best that can be said of it is this, its a vanity of vanities? and why will you neglect heaven for vanity? see Here, she that a while ago was not capable of receiving counsel, is now enabled to give instruction;
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After this sickness increasing, and weakness incroaching still more and more, one askt her if she were able to lift her hand to her head, she answered, Its not much material, so long as I can lift up my heart to heaven:
After this sickness increasing, and weakness encroaching still more and more, one asked her if she were able to lift her hand to her head, she answered, Its not much material, so long as I can lift up my heart to heaven:
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O all ye old men, and aged people, you that stand the very next door to death, learn of this pious president to get the business of your souls effected before your breath be stopt, and your pilgrimage be concluded:
O all you old men, and aged people, you that stand the very next door to death, Learn of this pious president to get the business of your Souls effected before your breath be stopped, and your pilgrimage be concluded:
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or that this were the last suit of cloaths thou shalt wear, thou would not dare to be phantastick, thou wouldst not wast many precious hours, in propounding such fruitless queries as these, what shall I eat, and what shall I drink,
or that this were the last suit of clothes thou shalt wear, thou would not Dare to be fantastic, thou Wouldst not wast many precious hours, in propounding such fruitless queries as these, what shall I eat, and what shall I drink,
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and wherewithal shall I be cloathed? if thou couldst convince thy heart, that this may be the last Sermon that ever thou shouldst hear, thou wouldst hear it better then ever thou heardest any yet;
and wherewithal shall I be clothed? if thou Couldst convince thy heart, that this may be the last Sermon that ever thou Shouldst hear, thou Wouldst hear it better then ever thou heardest any yet;
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or that this were the last time you should go to your chamber, so as to come away from thence alive, you would then say what she hath said before you, Is this a time to take rest, I have much business to do? But to come to my purpose again;
or that this were the last time you should go to your chamber, so as to come away from thence alive, you would then say what she hath said before you, Is this a time to take rest, I have much business to do? But to come to my purpose again;
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and whether she were not loath to leave him, My Husband, said she, is the •reatest and choycest temporal •omfort I have in this world, •ut I can freely part with •im to have Christ;
and whither she were not loath to leave him, My Husband, said she, is the •reatest and Choicest temporal •omfort I have in this world, •ut I can freely part with •im to have christ;
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was this, when her Husband out of that abundance of affection that he had for her, askt her if there were any particular instance wherein he might testifie and give a demonstration of the truth of his love to her or any of her dear relations;
was this, when her Husband out of that abundance of affection that he had for her, asked her if there were any particular instance wherein he might testify and give a demonstration of the truth of his love to her or any of her dear relations;
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heres a Picture of a person rightly qualified for communion with God, whose eyes are dazled with celestia• sights, that the gilded gauds of worldly glory seem dark and duskish;
heres a Picture of a person rightly qualified for communion with God, whose eyes Are dazzled with celestia• sights, that the gilded gauds of worldly glory seem dark and duskish;
Oh blessed soul, who would not desire to bear a part with thee, in the everlasting Haleluja of Jehova! Who would not thirst to be one of that Quire whereof thou art a Chorister? O sirs, let the Recognition of our deceased friends, of our Saviour, of our house and inheritance which are above, be like so many Magnets to draw our hearts from things below, till we can say with this Noble personage, That we have turned our backs upon the world:
O blessed soul, who would not desire to bear a part with thee, in the everlasting Hallelujah of Jehovah! Who would not thirst to be one of that Choir whereof thou art a Chorister? O Sirs, let the Recognition of our deceased Friends, of our Saviour, of our house and inheritance which Are above, be like so many Magnets to draw our hearts from things below, till we can say with this Noble personage, That we have turned our backs upon the world:
And no wonder she should rellish the flesh-pots of Egypt so little, while God allured her on with clusters of Grapes sent her from Canaan; no wonder she should spit out the carnal contentments of this world, which most men swallow down with much gust and greediness,
And no wonder she should relish the fleshpots of Egypt so little, while God allured her on with clusters of Grapes sent her from Canaan; no wonder she should spit out the carnal contentment's of this world, which most men swallow down with much gust and greediness,
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so that she would say sometimes, with a smiling look and chearful countenance, O that I had a tongue or breath to declare what comforts I find and feel within me;
so that she would say sometime, with a smiling look and cheerful countenance, Oh that I had a tongue or breath to declare what comforts I find and feel within me;
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O the Sea of delight that this sanctified soul doth now swim in, doth it not raise your hearts, sirs doth it not almost ravish you, to see your friend thus ravished thus transported!
Oh the Sea of delight that this sanctified soul does now swim in, does it not raise your hearts, Sirs does it not almost ravish you, to see your friend thus ravished thus transported!
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whiles the lightsome beams of Gods blessed countenance shone so powerfully upon her gladsome heart, lay like a dog under the Table snarling and mallicing her fortunate condition,
while the lightsome beams of God's blessed countenance shone so powerfully upon her gladsome heart, lay like a dog under the Table snarling and mallicing her fortunate condition,
I cannot but doubt yet whether my salvation be made sure or no, and is not he or she that doubteth damned? Whereupon she propounded this Query to her sister, the virtuous Lady Wivel, sitting then next her, Whether it was consistant with a Child of God, to doubt so as she did? whether doubting and beleeving were consistant? It was answered her in the affirmative;
I cannot but doubt yet whither my salvation be made sure or no, and is not he or she that doubteth damned? Whereupon she propounded this Query to her sister, the virtuous Lady Wivel, sitting then next her, Whither it was Consistent with a Child of God, to doubt so as she did? whither doubting and believing were Consistent? It was answered her in the affirmative;
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but O thou 〈 ◊ 〉 little faith, plainly demonstrating, that little faith an• great doubts are consistant ▪ But to make it more clear, w• will distinguish, there is 〈 ◊ 〉 double douting.
but Oh thou 〈 ◊ 〉 little faith, plainly Demonstrating, that little faith an• great doubts Are Consistent ▪ But to make it more clear, w• will distinguish, there is 〈 ◊ 〉 double doubting.
but from some particular defect in it, these are (certainly) consistent, as appears from Mar. 9.24. where the poor man said, Lord, I beleeve, help mine unbeliefe, where he professeth his faith in these words, Lord I beleeve; and yet confesseth his unbeliefe, in these words, help mine unbeliefe; here's beliefe and unbeliefe;
but from Some particular defect in it, these Are (Certainly) consistent, as appears from Mar. 9.24. where the poor man said, Lord, I believe, help mine unbelief, where he Professes his faith in these words, Lord I believe; and yet Confesses his unbelief, in these words, help mine unbelief; here's belief and unbelief;
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Now having produced some Texts of Scripture, for the better satisfaction and quiet of her tender conscience, she answered, Well, I dare not question the Scriptures;
Now having produced Some Texts of Scripture, for the better satisfaction and quiet of her tender conscience, she answered, Well, I Dare not question the Scriptures;
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but laid as if she had been in a deep dispute about her own condition, as if God and she had been reasoning together, and expostulating the case between themselves,
but laid as if she had been in a deep dispute about her own condition, as if God and she had been reasoning together, and expostulating the case between themselves,
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and driving the controversie to a conclusion, whereupon after her musing mind had been thus exercised a little, she lookt up and said, may not I hope without presuming? see here the night almost at an end, the clouds in a manner over and gone,
and driving the controversy to a conclusion, whereupon After her musing mind had been thus exercised a little, she looked up and said, may not I hope without presuming? see Here the night almost At an end, the Clouds in a manner over and gone,
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And now this Child of God, drawing near to her Inn, approaching near to the period of her pilgrimage, ready to bid a friendly farewel to her surviving spectators and sorrowing Relations, had on the sudden such a flood of comfort, such an income of Divine joy, such a revelatlon of heaven in her heart, that roaming towards heaven with a cheerful look, with a soft sweet voyce, expressed her self thus, O joy, joy, joy, divers times together,
And now this Child of God, drawing near to her Inn, approaching near to the Period of her pilgrimage, ready to bid a friendly farewell to her surviving spectators and sorrowing Relations, had on the sudden such a flood of Comfort, such an income of Divine joy, such a revelatlon of heaven in her heart, that roaming towards heaven with a cheerful look, with a soft sweet voice, expressed her self thus, Oh joy, joy, joy, diverse times together,
Now is her doubting turned into beleiving, and her faith improved into assurance, the result whereof appears in this her tripple Triumph, Joy, Joy, Joy.
Now is her doubting turned into believing, and her faith improved into assurance, the result whereof appears in this her triple Triumph, Joy, Joy, Joy.
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Which is nothing but a sweet sopp, or a cordial draught which God had provided for his Patient, wherewith to quicken & comfort her against her last conflict,
Which is nothing but a sweet sopp, or a cordial draught which God had provided for his Patient, wherewith to quicken & Comfort her against her last conflict,
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And now having such provision made her, having such encouragement to commit her vessel to the mercy of the waters, her body to the custody of the grave,
And now having such provision made her, having such encouragement to commit her vessel to the mercy of the waters, her body to the custody of the grave,
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and breathed forth these blessed words, a little before she breathed out her last, I thirst for Christ, I hunger after a Christ, I desire I might be dissolved and be with Christ.
and breathed forth these blessed words, a little before she breathed out her last, I thirst for christ, I hunger After a christ, I desire I might be dissolved and be with christ.
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In a word, Thus much may we say of her, for our Saviour hath said it to our hands, Mat. 5. that she is blessed, Blessed be such as hunger and thirst after Righteousness.
In a word, Thus much may we say of her, for our Saviour hath said it to our hands, Mathew 5. that she is blessed, Blessed be such as hunger and thirst After Righteousness.
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when her soul was a dressing for the brightest immortality, and her body in a manner half dead, through sence of that abundant peace that possessed her spirit, she burst forth into that Panegyrick of praise,
when her soul was a dressing for the Brightest immortality, and her body in a manner half dead, through sense of that abundant peace that possessed her Spirit, she burst forth into that Panegyric of praise,
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I confess I was not an ear witness to this particular dying speech of hers, (for I was then out of the room) but I am credibly inform•d of the truth of this, by one who I am sure would not lye. ]
I confess I was not an ear witness to this particular dying speech of hers, (for I was then out of the room) but I am credibly inform•d of the truth of this, by one who I am sure would not lie. ]
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Thus Christian Reader, let thy heart climb, let thy thoughts aspire after Christ, till thou canst say as David did, (for the waters of Bethlehem ) O that one would give me to drink of the wels of Salvation!
Thus Christian Reader, let thy heart climb, let thy thoughts aspire After christ, till thou Canst say as David did, (for the waters of Bethlehem) Oh that one would give me to drink of the wells of Salvation!
till thou canst say with the same Author, I long O Lord for thy Salvation; Psal. 219.174. till thou canst say with this deceased Sister, I thirst for Christ, I hunger after Christ, Oh that the time of my departure were near, that I might presently be with Christ.
till thou Canst say with the same Author, I long Oh Lord for thy Salvation; Psalm 219.174. till thou Canst say with this deceased Sister, I thirst for christ, I hunger After christ, O that the time of my departure were near, that I might presently be with christ.
These with many more (which I forbear to mention) were the dying speeches, the spiritual Legacyes which this holy and honorable Personage left to her surviving acquaintance these were the rayes of this sparkling star, the hony drops of this accomplisht Chymist, the fruit that grew on this heavenly Cyon, which may be sweet to the tast of all that knew her,
These with many more (which I forbear to mention) were the dying Speeches, the spiritual Legacies which this holy and honourable Personage left to her surviving acquaintance these were the rays of this sparkling star, the honey drops of this accomplished Chemist, the fruit that grew on this heavenly Cyon, which may be sweet to the taste of all that knew her,
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so she expired in peace, & concluded her pious life with aprecious death, going out like a Torch or Odoriferous Taper, which gives a light while it lasteth,
so she expired in peace, & concluded her pious life with aprecious death, going out like a Torch or Odoriferous Taper, which gives a Light while it lasteth,
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and our comfort promoted, by our well-grounded confidence, that Christ was unto her, both in life and at death advantage, which we cannot at all dispute or disbelieve,
and our Comfort promoted, by our well-grounded confidence, that christ was unto her, both in life and At death advantage, which we cannot At all dispute or disbelieve,
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for when they are afflicted or affronted, they express little else but railing, murmuring, and repining, and in their impatiency, foam out their own shame;
for when they Are afflicted or affronted, they express little Else but railing, murmuring, and repining, and in their impatiency, foam out their own shame;
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so did this child of God, when pained with a sick body, and indisposed with a sorrowful soul, send for a sweet smelling savour of rich and manifold graces;
so did this child of God, when pained with a sick body, and indisposed with a sorrowful soul, send for a sweet smelling savour of rich and manifold graces;
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Breifly delineateing both the Tenour of her life, and the manner of her death, in which you have Instructions how to live, and directions how to dye. I'le say no more;
Briefly delineateing both the Tenor of her life, and the manner of her death, in which you have Instructions how to live, and directions how to die. I'll say no more;
so general was this mourning, that it reached evely eye, and peirced every heart, like the mourning of Hadadrimmon, in the valley of Megiddon; neither was this grief a sudden short shower, which is quickly over and done,
so general was this mourning, that it reached evely eye, and pierced every heart, like the mourning of Hadadrimmon, in the valley of Megiddo; neither was this grief a sudden short shower, which is quickly over and done,
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It pittieth me to consider how many of her cordial acquaintance are at this time in Rachels posture, lamenting the death of their dear friend, and refusesing to be comforted;
It Pitieth me to Consider how many of her cordial acquaintance Are At this time in Rachels posture, lamenting the death of their dear friend, and refusesing to be comforted;
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how many are sitting like Elias under the tree, forlorn and solitary, desireing rather to dye then live, that (if God see it good) they may speedily go to her, whom they cannot possibly expect to come to them!
how many Are sitting like Elias under the tree, forlorn and solitary, desiring rather to die then live, that (if God see it good) they may speedily go to her, whom they cannot possibly expect to come to them!
It is reported of Caius Caesar that when he came to be Emperour, he gave a friend of his that was in Prison for his sake, a chaine of gold, that did equafly weigh as much as his iron chain did; I deeed here, was a good exchange, even gold for iron, & weight for weight but God exceeds Caesar, for he gives not measure for measure, & w•ight for weight but for a light affliction gives a weigh•, an eternall weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4.17
It is reported of Caius Caesar that when he Come to be Emperor, he gave a friend of his that was in Prison for his sake, a chain of gold, that did equafly weigh as much as his iron chain did; I deeed Here, was a good exchange, even gold for iron, & weight for weight but God exceeds Caesar, for he gives not measure for measure, & w•ight for weight but for a Light affliction gives a weigh•, an Eternal weight of glory, 2 Cor. 4.17
As the Ark was lift higher by the waves, •o the Christian should grow h•ler by his suffering; therefore said Paul, God corrects us for our profit, that we should be made partakers of his holyn•s•. Heb. 12.10.
As the Ark was lift higher by the waves, •o the Christian should grow h•ler by his suffering; Therefore said Paul, God corrects us for our profit, that we should be made partakers of his holyn•s•. Hebrew 12.10.
Its observed that the wal•ut tree, the more its thrasht, the more fruit it bears: Oh may every child of God prove thus improved by the rod, that albeit as the Aposile saith, no chastenning for the present seem j•yous, yet afterwards it may yield the peaceable fruit of •ighteousne•• to him that is exercised thereby.
Its observed that the wal•ut tree, the more its thrashed, the more fruit it bears: O may every child of God prove thus improved by the rod, that albeit as the Apostle Says, no chastenning for the present seem j•yous, yet afterwards it may yield the peaceable fruit of •ighteousne•• to him that is exercised thereby.
She was not at all given to foolish talking, unseemly je•ting, and an Ishmaelitish jeering, (as minion• of her quali y are) but grave and sober, her; lip• dropping grace like an honey comb, forgetful of injuries, slow to anger, helpful to many, •ureful i• none.
She was not At all given to foolish talking, unseemly je•ting, and an Ishmaelitish jeering, (as minion• of her Kuali y Are) but grave and Sobrium, her; lip• dropping grace like an honey comb, forgetful of injuries, slow to anger, helpful to many, •ureful i• none.
Her care was that her outward calling should not encroach upon her heavenly calling; and therefore she would lay aside a good part of her time, so communion with God; whatever she neglectred, her duty to God she du•st not neglect, liketha• d•vout man, who when his time for devotion came, what c mpa•y soe•er he was with would take his leave of them, wi•h this fa•• excuse, He had a friend that stayed to spe•• with him (meaning his God)
Her care was that her outward calling should not encroach upon her heavenly calling; and Therefore she would lay aside a good part of her time, so communion with God; whatever she neglectred, her duty to God she du•st not neglect, liketha• d•vout man, who when his time for devotion Come, what c mpa•y soe•er he was with would take his leave of them, wi•h this fa•• excuse, He had a friend that stayed to spe•• with him (meaning his God)
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And indeed where you lay humility for the foundation, contentment will be the superstr•cture; the humble soul judgeth it selfworthy of nothing, and hence is content with any thing.
And indeed where you lay humility for the Foundation, contentment will be the superstr•cture; the humble soul Judgeth it selfworthy of nothing, and hence is content with any thing.
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T•e sorrow of her survivers being such, th t they w•re ready almost to use that speech, utinam aut non nasce retur, aut non morertur, would she had never bin born, or never dyed.
T•e sorrow of her survivers being such, th tO they w•re ready almost to use that speech, utinam Or non nasce retur, Or non morertur, would she had never been born, or never died.
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