THat silent Witness of Mortality presents the sad Occasion of our Assembly, to Celebrate the Funeral of Mrs. Frances Fenn; and for a Mournful Meeting, what more convenient and necessary than Psalms, Sighs and Tears of Sorrow and Lamentation.
THat silent Witness of Mortality presents the sad Occasion of our Assembly, to Celebrate the Funeral of Mrs. Frances Fenn; and for a Mournful Meeting, what more convenient and necessary than Psalms, Sighs and Tears of Sorrow and Lamentation.
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Discourse with Matter, Matter with Action, Action with Affection, Affection with Opportunity, Opportunity with Occasion, should concur, and concord together.
Discourse with Matter, Matter with Actium, Actium with Affection, Affection with Opportunity, Opportunity with Occasion, should concur, and concord together.
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Was not Grandmother Eve, with many more, dead long before? If dead, why not recorded in Sacred Writ? What was eminent, what was admirable? What was remarkable or singular in her,
Was not Grandmother Eve, with many more, dead long before? If dead, why not recorded in Sacred Writ? What was eminent, what was admirable? What was remarkable or singular in her,
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or in her death, that she above all her Sex, above Eve her self, should merit the first Memorial? Then Sarah died. Certainly I know no other reason can be rendred,
or in her death, that she above all her Sex, above Eve her self, should merit the First Memorial? Then Sarah died. Certainly I know no other reason can be rendered,
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Now the head and the root, as of Sarah, so of all Mankind, was Father Adam. But Adam disobeying his Creator and transgressing the Law of his God, sinned not only in his own person,
Now the head and the root, as of Sarah, so of all Mankind, was Father Adam. But Adam disobeying his Creator and transgressing the Law of his God, sinned not only in his own person,
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By one Adam, one Eve, two in Sex but one in Nature, one in offending, one in disobedience, the Woman seduced by the Serpent, the Man induced by the Woman,
By one Adam, one Eve, two in Sex but one in Nature, one in offending, one in disobedience, the Woman seduced by the Serpent, the Man induced by the Woman,
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this he hungreth for, and taste it he will, though it cost him his life. S. Augustine bringeth in our first Parents thus disputing in a Dialogue, concerning that fruit;
this he hungereth for, and taste it he will, though it cost him his life. S. Augustine brings in our First Parents thus disputing in a Dialogue, Concerning that fruit;
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Therefore, saith he, God hath given thee the fruition and benefit of Paradise, that thou mayest know his beneficence, his bounty and goodness towards thee;
Therefore, Says he, God hath given thee the fruition and benefit of Paradise, that thou Mayest know his beneficence, his bounty and Goodness towards thee;
This Duty and Obedience, neglected by our Grandfather Adam, Death the Lodge of every mans life cometh with insensible degrees upon the Children of Men.
This Duty and obedience, neglected by our Grandfather Adam, Death the Lodge of every men life comes with insensible Degrees upon the Children of Men.
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each part of time, if time may be said to have part, that we may divide it, divides and cuts off so much of our life; and the remainder still decreaseth.
each part of time, if time may be said to have part, that we may divide it, divides and cuts off so much of our life; and the remainder still decreaseth.
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if he answers, All these are dead and gone? What speak I of ages, every year, month, day and hour of our lives, that we have lived in this vale of misery, is dead to us;
if he answers, All these Are dead and gone? What speak I of ages, every year, Monn, day and hour of our lives, that we have lived in this vale of misery, is dead to us;
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What therefore is our life, but a gradation unto death? What is every minute thereof but a motion to our graves? Quotidie morimur (saith Seneca ) Lib. 3. Epist. 24. We die daily every day, we lose somewhat of our life,
What Therefore is our life, but a gradation unto death? What is every minute thereof but a motion to our graves? Quotidie morimur (Says Senecca) Lib. 3. Epistle 24. We die daily every day, we loose somewhat of our life,
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It may be when a Ship cometh within sight of land or near its harbour, a sudden and violent gust or blast of wind may repel and drive it back again into the vast Ocean;
It may be when a Ship comes within sighed of land or near its harbour, a sudden and violent gust or blast of wind may repel and drive it back again into the vast Ocean;
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We are all travelling unto one home, the habitation or house of death; which the Prophet in a proverbial manner calleth the way of all the earth; Josh. 23.14.
We Are all traveling unto one home, the habitation or house of death; which the Prophet in a proverbial manner calls the Way of all the earth; Josh. 23.14.
It is compared to a shadow, Psal. 102.11. My days are like a shadow that fadeth, and I am withered like grass; and Hosea the 13.3. it is likened to smoke that vanisheth; to a bubble that is dissolved;
It is compared to a shadow, Psalm 102.11. My days Are like a shadow that fades, and I am withered like grass; and Hosea the 13.3. it is likened to smoke that Vanishes; to a bubble that is dissolved;
As a father saith, To leave this world and inherit a better should seem nothing; Death is a passage from sin and corruption to glory and immortality; from this Earth to Heaven;
As a father Says, To leave this world and inherit a better should seem nothing; Death is a passage from since and corruption to glory and immortality; from this Earth to Heaven;
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from sorrow to solace, from pain to peace, from sickness to safety, from persecution to triumph, from the bondage and slavery of Pharaoh, to the liberty and freedome of the children of God.
from sorrow to solace, from pain to peace, from sickness to safety, from persecution to triumph, from the bondage and slavery of Pharaoh, to the liberty and freedom of the children of God.
The date of our life is threescore years and ten, Psal. 90.10. and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow;
The date of our life is threescore Years and ten, Psalm 90.10. and if by reason of strength they be fourscore Years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow;
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and not consider with the Prophet, All flesh is grass, and all the beauty and glory thereof as the Flower in the field? Can you feel the Air move and the Wind beat in your faces,
and not Consider with the Prophet, All Flesh is grass, and all the beauty and glory thereof as the Flower in the field? Can you feel the Air move and the Wind beatrice in your faces,
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the Law of death is, dust thou art, and unto dust thou shalt return We are all going to our long and last home, to the house of eternity, Eccles. 12.5. Man goeth to his long home.
the Law of death is, dust thou art, and unto dust thou shalt return We Are all going to our long and last home, to the house of eternity, Eccles. 12.5. Man Goes to his long home.
How doth he go? He goeth swiftly, always in motion, night and day, sleeping or waking, labouring or loytering, this Post hastens; time and tide stays not.
How does he go? He Goes swiftly, always in motion, night and day, sleeping or waking, labouring or loitering, this Post hastens; time and tide stays not.
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See where age, where vertue, where pity, where charity, where innocence and godliness lies entomb'd; wholly defaced, clouded, eclipsed and over-shadowed with death.
See where age, where virtue, where pity, where charity, where innocence and godliness lies entombed; wholly defaced, clouded, eclipsed and overshadowed with death.
at one time he slew 1000 with the Jawbone of an Ass, and yet he died: Judg. 16.3. Solomon was a wise King, the wisest that ever was, he knew the nature and the vertue of all Simples, from the meanest Herb to the biggest Cedar;
At one time he slew 1000 with the Jawbone of an Ass, and yet he died: Judges 16.3. Solomon was a wise King, the Wisest that ever was, he knew the nature and the virtue of all Simples, from the Meanest Herb to the biggest Cedar;
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and many more, dear and precious in the sight of God, of whom the Scripture saith, They died. The Prophets were endowed with a greater measure of sanctification than their brethren,
and many more, dear and precious in the sighed of God, of whom the Scripture Says, They died. The prophets were endowed with a greater measure of sanctification than their brothers,
who did no wrong, who knew no sin in himself, yet assuming and taking the burthen of our sins upon him, became subject to the same doom of mortality with us; and he died also:
who did not wrong, who knew no since in himself, yet assuming and taking the burden of our Sins upon him, became Subject to the same doom of mortality with us; and he died also:
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for saith the Text, Then Sarah died. There have been, and there are, ways and means discovered and found out to subdue and make gentle the most cruel and savage Creature;
for Says the Text, Then Sarah died. There have been, and there Are, ways and means discovered and found out to subdue and make gentle the most cruel and savage Creature;
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Now having cleared and proved the Doctrinal part, That Death is the general condition of all men, let us consider how nearly it doth concern us to bethink our selves of this,
Now having cleared and proved the Doctrinal part, That Death is the general condition of all men, let us Consider how nearly it does concern us to bethink our selves of this,
and seeing we must die, therefore let me perswade you to take three or four considerations with you, which may serve as incentives to encourage and stir you up to the execution and performance of this Duty
and seeing we must die, Therefore let me persuade you to take three or four considerations with you, which may serve as incentives to encourage and stir you up to the execution and performance of this Duty
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All your terrestrial and natural Endowments, external and outward Enjoyments, your excellent Parts, great Parentage, noble Birth and Breeding, your ingenious Wit, wonderful Wealth, stately Crowns, vast Kingdoms, invaluable Pearls, costly Diamonds, magnificent Houses, fruitful Lands, dear Wives, loving Parents, sweet Children, and precious Friends;
All your terrestrial and natural Endowments, external and outward Enjoyments, your excellent Parts, great Parentage, noble Birth and Breeding, your ingenious Wit, wondered Wealth, stately Crowns, vast Kingdoms, invaluable Pearls, costly Diamonds, magnificent Houses, fruitful Lands, dear Wives, loving Parents, sweet Children, and precious Friends;
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1 Cor. 7.29, 30, 31. The fashion of this world passeth away; 1 Tim. 6.7. We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we shall carry nothing out.
1 Cor. 7.29, 30, 31. The fashion of this world passes away; 1 Tim. 6.7. We brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we shall carry nothing out.
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all manner of excellent Trees, rare Fruits, variety of Servants, a vast Exchequer, ravishing Musick, Men and Women Singers, and whatsoever his Eyes desired:
all manner of excellent Trees, rare Fruits, variety of Servants, a vast Exchequer, ravishing Music, Men and Women Singers, and whatsoever his Eyes desired:
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yet when he had taken a serious view of all things, his conclusion is, All is vanity; Eccl. 2.11. It is strange to see how men here toil themselves, beat their Brains, tire their Spirits, break their Sleep, perplex their Thoughts, rack their Consciences, ingulf and drown themselves in Cares and Troubles, hazard their Souls, thinking to eternize their Names and Mansions;
yet when he had taken a serious view of all things, his conclusion is, All is vanity; Ecclesiastes 2.11. It is strange to see how men Here toil themselves, beatrice their Brains, tire their Spirits, break their Sleep, perplex their Thoughts, rack their Consciences, ingulf and drown themselves in Cares and Troubles, hazard their Souls, thinking to eternise their Names and Mansions;
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one place for Believers, another for Unbelievers; one place for Saints, another for impenitent Sinners; one place for the Sheep, another for the Goats:
one place for Believers, Another for Unbelievers; one place for Saints, Another for impenitent Sinners; one place for the Sheep, Another for the Goats:
Have you any certainty of a blessed and glorious Estate, that Heaven and not Hell will be your place and inheritance? A man that knows he must resign his habitation in a short time, is very unwise and unprovident,
Have you any certainty of a blessed and glorious Estate, that Heaven and not Hell will be your place and inheritance? A man that knows he must resign his habitation in a short time, is very unwise and unprovident,
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and unless thou provide thee before-hand of some other place of abode, captive, forlorn, and naked, shalt thou be exposed unto the wind, the rain, and the cold.
and unless thou provide thee beforehand of Some other place of Abided, captive, forlorn, and naked, shalt thou be exposed unto the wind, the rain, and the cold.
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if then thy conscience tell thee, thou canst say unto thy self in faith and full assurance, Egredere anima mea, Egredere, Go forth my soul, go forth, I know, that if my earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God; 2 Cor. 5.1. That is, an house not made with hands, but eternal in the heavens.
if then thy conscience tell thee, thou Canst say unto thy self in faith and full assurance, go forth anima mea, go forth, Go forth my soul, go forth, I know, that if my earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God; 2 Cor. 5.1. That is, an house not made with hands, but Eternal in the heavens.
Let us therefore look about us, and make it our business to search and try our selves, prove our own hearts, examine our selves whether we are in the Faith;
Let us Therefore look about us, and make it our business to search and try our selves, prove our own hearts, examine our selves whither we Are in the Faith;
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3. Consider when Death comes to strike the fatal blow, your conditions are stated, your places of abode are determined without mutation to all eternity;
3. Consider when Death comes to strike the fatal blow, your conditions Are stated, your places of Abided Are determined without mutation to all eternity;
there is no wisdom, no work or device in the grave; Eccl. 9. God will then be implacable and irreconcileable, thy self unpardonable, heaven not attainable, and your souls lost irrecoverably.
there is no Wisdom, no work or device in the grave; Ecclesiastes 9. God will then be implacable and Irreconcilable, thy self unpardonable, heaven not attainable, and your Souls lost irrecoverably.
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through their procrastination lost their admission into the Bridechamber, and fruition of the Bride-groom; when the door was shut then they knockt, crying, Lord, Lord, open unto us;
through their procrastination lost their admission into the Bridechamber, and fruition of the Bridegroom; when the door was shut then they knocked, crying, Lord, Lord, open unto us;
It is reported of the Prophet, concerning the People that neglected the re-edifying of the Temple; Hag. 1.2. The People say, that the time is not come, that the Lords House shall be builded.
It is reported of the Prophet, Concerning the People that neglected the re-edifying of the Temple; Hag. 1.2. The People say, that the time is not come, that the lords House shall be built.
So the nearer an Unbeliever draweth to his Grave, the more his heart freezeth, and the beams of Grace have less power and force upon his Soul. Oh therefore, that we would be wise to take our time,
So the nearer an Unbeliever draws to his Grave, the more his heart freezeth, and the beams of Grace have less power and force upon his Soul. O Therefore, that we would be wise to take our time,
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when that heavy doom, Depart from me, I know you not, shall be their portion. Behold now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation; 2 Cor. 6.2. Say not therefore anon, anon, or to morrow we will repent and believe;
when that heavy doom, Depart from me, I know you not, shall be their portion. Behold now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation; 2 Cor. 6.2. Say not Therefore anon, anon, or to morrow we will Repent and believe;
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Will you loiter and see your Glass running, your selves dying, and your souls perishing? Are you resolv'd to seek and secure the Kingdom, whilst ye have time;
Will you loiter and see your Glass running, your selves dying, and your Souls perishing? are you resolved to seek and secure the Kingdom, while you have time;
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4. The fourth and last consideration (to move us to prepare for death, seeing it is the general condition of all men) is to consider, that it is the most dreadful astonishing spectacle on this side Hell, to see a graceless wretch,
4. The fourth and last consideration (to move us to prepare for death, seeing it is the general condition of all men) is to Consider, that it is the most dreadful astonishing spectacle on this side Hell, to see a graceless wretch,
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Ah, but how sad unutterrable and amazing sight is it, to behold a wicked non-repenting sinner in his cold sweats and dying groans, with his precious and invaluable soul, standing on his pale, cold and trembling lips.
Ah, but how sad unutterrable and amazing sighed is it, to behold a wicked non-repenting sinner in his cold sweats and dying groans, with his precious and invaluable soul, standing on his pale, cold and trembling lips.
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when thou shalt feel the sting of thy sins tormenting thy soul, and see the flames of Hell flashing in thy face, thy heartstrings ready to burst asunder,
when thou shalt feel the sting of thy Sins tormenting thy soul, and see the flames of Hell flashing in thy face, thy heartstrings ready to burst asunder,
O woful condition of those godless men and women, whose belly is their god, whose Heaven is their pleasure, whose cursed jollity is but a feeding up to an eternal slaughter:
Oh woeful condition of those godless men and women, whose belly is their god, whose Heaven is their pleasure, whose cursed jollity is but a feeding up to an Eternal slaughter:
The day is coming, wherein every minute of their sinful unsatisfying joys shall be repayed with a Thousand thousand Millions of years frying in that unquenchable fire,
The day is coming, wherein every minute of their sinful unsatisfying Joys shall be repaid with a Thousand thousand Millions of Years frying in that unquenchable fire,
and when the damned Ghosts shall forth of their incessant flames see the celestial and glorious reward and remuneration of the penitent and pensive Souls, which they have despised and unworthily abused;
and when the damned Ghosts shall forth of their incessant flames see the celestial and glorious reward and remuneration of the penitent and pensive Souls, which they have despised and unworthily abused;
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then shall they gnash their teeth, and tear themselves, and horridly utter that too too late recantation, We fools thought their lives madness, and their end without honour;
then shall they gnash their teeth, and tear themselves, and horridly utter that too too late recantation, We Fools Thought their lives madness, and their end without honour;
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And seeing you must die, and your time short, and that a thousand chances may every day bereave you of your lives, make such conscience of all your ways, words and works,
And seeing you must die, and your time short, and that a thousand chances may every day bereave you of your lives, make such conscience of all your ways, words and works,
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Qui consider at qualiter erit in morte pavidus & providus erit in operatione; He that considers always of dying, will be cautious and circumspect in his doing:
Qui Consider At qualiter erit in morte pavidus & providus erit in operation; He that considers always of dying, will be cautious and circumspect in his doing:
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as Treasons, Murders, Uncleaness, Rebellion, that are now in the world, and in this Kingdom, and in all places, in most families, and persons of all qualities and degrees;
as Treasons, Murders, Uncleanness, Rebellion, that Are now in the world, and in this Kingdom, and in all places, in most families, and Persons of all qualities and Degrees;
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For did they believe, and remember they must die and come to Judgment; and that their naked Souls and their naked crimes and sins, must shortly be manifested,
For did they believe, and Remember they must die and come to Judgement; and that their naked Souls and their naked crimes and Sins, must shortly be manifested,
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and stand before the dreadful Bar of the most tremendous Judge of all mankind (who will render unto every man according as his work shall be) no doubt it would impede and hinder their constant and desperate course of sinning.
and stand before the dreadful Bar of the most tremendous Judge of all mankind (who will render unto every man according as his work shall be) no doubt it would impede and hinder their constant and desperate course of sinning.
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But alas it is the foolishness and unhappiness of most, that they defer and put of the consideration of death, till they feel and find they can no longer live.
But alas it is the foolishness and unhappiness of most, that they defer and put of the consideration of death, till they feel and find they can no longer live.
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The Apostle exhorts us to consider one another, to provoke to love and good works, Heb. 10.24, 25. And so much the more as we see the day approaching.
The Apostle exhorts us to Consider one Another, to provoke to love and good works, Hebrew 10.24, 25. And so much the more as we see the day approaching.
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Surely, did you in the depth of your serious thoughts cogitate of your apparent and inevitable danger, that would incite and stir you up to duty, To seek the Lord while he may be found; Esa. 55.6. to call upon him while he is near.
Surely, did you in the depth of your serious thoughts cogitate of your apparent and inevitable danger, that would incite and stir you up to duty, To seek the Lord while he may be found; Isaiah 55.6. to call upon him while he is near.
While God gives you life, opportunity, peace, strength, and liberty, to seek him; before the gate of life be shut, God with-drawn, and mercy quite gone for ever.
While God gives you life, opportunity, peace, strength, and liberty, to seek him; before the gate of life be shut, God withdrawn, and mercy quite gone for ever.
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Were prophane sinners truly sensible of their peril, they would pray more ardently, more deeply, more affectionately, more effectually; than ever they have done.
Were profane Sinners truly sensible of their peril, they would pray more ardently, more deeply, more affectionately, more effectually; than ever they have done.
This Consideration of Mortaliry put holy Job upon Prayer; Job 7.21. Why do'st thou not pardon my transgression, and take away mine iniquity, for now shall I sleep in the dust? Chap. 14.13. O that thou wouldst hide me in the grave, until thy wrath and indignation be past;
This Consideration of Mortaliry put holy Job upon Prayer; Job 7.21. Why dost thou not pardon my Transgression, and take away mine iniquity, for now shall I sleep in the dust? Chap. 14.13. Oh that thou Wouldst hide me in the grave, until thy wrath and Indignation be passed;
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yet let me tell you a through affecting Meditation of your Dissolution and Change would make you speedy in prosecuting your known necessary and religious duties, which God requires at your hands.
yet let me tell you a through affecting Meditation of your Dissolution and Change would make you speedy in prosecuting your known necessary and religious duties, which God requires At your hands.
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Therefore let me beg of you, before the Decree bring forth; Eccles. 9.10. before the day pass as the chaffe, before the fierce anger of the Lord come upon you, prepare for Death;
Therefore let me beg of you, before the decree bring forth; Eccles. 9.10. before the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of the Lord come upon you, prepare for Death;
This then calls and cries aloud unto all those, that have made no provision for Death and Judgment, to admire at the unwearied patience, the matchless and amazing mercies of the infinitely good and gracious God.
This then calls and cries aloud unto all those, that have made no provision for Death and Judgement, to admire At the unwearied patience, the matchless and amazing Mercies of the infinitely good and gracious God.
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Be exhorted therefore to stand upon your guard, and watch, and be in a prepared readiness; Luke 12.40. For the Son of Man will come at an hour when ye think not.
Be exhorted Therefore to stand upon your guard, and watch, and be in a prepared readiness; Lycia 12.40. For the Son of Man will come At an hour when you think not.
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So if it leaves them in a state of Salvation, it finds them in a state of Salvation. As Ishbosheth, being found asleep; 2 Sam. 4.7. was killed by Rechab and Baanah; so if we be sound asleep in Sin, and unprepared for the Lord, we shall be killed by Sathan, that roaring Lion, that goeth about seeking whom he may devour.
So if it leaves them in a state of Salvation, it finds them in a state of Salvation. As Ishbosheth, being found asleep; 2 Sam. 4.7. was killed by Rechab and Baanah; so if we be found asleep in since, and unprepared for the Lord, we shall be killed by Sathan, that roaring lion, that Goes about seeking whom he may devour.
The day of the Lord shall come as a thief in the night, 2 Pet. 3.10. in which the Heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the Elements shall melt with fervent heat;
The day of the Lord shall come as a thief in the night, 2 Pet. 3.10. in which the Heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the Elements shall melt with fervent heat;
It may be he will come when thou art revelling or banqueting, as on the Old World; Luke 17.27. or when thou art drunk; as on Belshazzar; Dan. 5.25. or when thou art lying, as on Ananias; or when thou art committing uncleanness, as on the Israelitish Man and Moabitish Woman; Num. 25.8.
It may be he will come when thou art reveling or banqueting, as on the Old World; Lycia 17.27. or when thou art drunk; as on Belshazzar; Dan. 5.25. or when thou art lying, as on Ananias; or when thou art committing uncleanness, as on the Israelitish Man and Moabitish Woman; Num. 25.8.
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O Fool, this night will they fetch away thy Soul from thee, then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? Which with so much wrack of Conscience,
O Fool, this night will they fetch away thy Soul from thee, then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? Which with so much wrack of Conscience,
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Be therefore perswaded to redeem the precious time which you have lost, in the well managing that little time, which through the Grace and Goodness of God you may enjoy.
Be Therefore persuaded to Redeem the precious time which you have lost, in the well managing that little time, which through the Grace and goodness of God you may enjoy.
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What manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy and godly Conversation? How careful should we be in fitting our selves for our Change? How vigilantly to stand upon our Guards,
What manner of Persons ought we to be in all holy and godly Conversation? How careful should we be in fitting our selves for our Change? How vigilantly to stand upon our Guards,
Secondly, This reprehends all those that slight and neglect this great and saving Duty, that do not prepare themselves for Death; knowing that they are mortal:
Secondly, This reprehends all those that slight and neglect this great and Saving Duty, that do not prepare themselves for Death; knowing that they Are Mortal:
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They will satisfie their lusts, walk in the ways and imaginations of their own hearts; but hereby they make the breach wider, and themselves seven-fold more the Children of Sathan,
They will satisfy their Lustiest, walk in the ways and Imaginations of their own hearts; but hereby they make the breach wider, and themselves sevenfold more the Children of Sathan,
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for did they believe that they must die and be judged, and that they must appear in a very little time before the dreadful God, who will in no wise clear the guilty;
for did they believe that they must die and be judged, and that they must appear in a very little time before the dreadful God, who will in no wise clear the guilty;
and think that they are wise, when indeed they have no understanding. Wise they are, Jer. 4.22. but it is to do evil, to cavil and spurn against the truth;
and think that they Are wise, when indeed they have no understanding. Wise they Are, Jer. 4.22. but it is to do evil, to cavil and spurn against the truth;
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Whither can you direct your eyes, and not behold that which preacheth or representeth Death? All the Winter Death is on the Trees, in your Gardens, on every Flower, at your Tables every day:
Whither can you Direct your eyes, and not behold that which Preacheth or Representeth Death? All the Winter Death is on the Trees, in your Gardens, on every Flower, At your Tables every day:
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And is not Death in your Beds every night? What is Sleep but the picture and image of cold Death? and your Beds are the representations of your dark Graves,
And is not Death in your Beds every night? What is Sleep but the picture and image of cold Death? and your Beds Are the representations of your dark Graves,
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Thirdly, If it be so, that to die is the general condition of all men, this must needs consolate and comfort those that are prepared for it; for Revel. 14.13. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.
Thirdly, If it be so, that to die is the general condition of all men, this must needs consolate and Comfort those that Are prepared for it; for Revel. 14.13. Blessed Are the dead that die in the Lord.
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or place of Ignominy, Vexation, Afflictions and Trouble; as the Apostle saith, Rom. 8.22. We know that every Creature groaneth and travelleth in pain together, until this present time;
or place of Ignominy, Vexation, Afflictions and Trouble; as the Apostle Says, Rom. 8.22. We know that every Creature Groaneth and travelleth in pain together, until this present time;
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but Heaven is a place of Joy, of Rest, of Comfort. This World is of short and no continuance, but Heaven is a place of continuance; it is permanent and everlasting.
but Heaven is a place of Joy, of Rest, of Comfort. This World is of short and no Continuance, but Heaven is a place of Continuance; it is permanent and everlasting.
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and all good Things whatsoever. 2. It is called, Regnum Dei & Christi; Eph. 5.5. The Kingdom of God and of Christ, because that Jesus Christ having overcome Death, Hell,
and all good Things whatsoever. 2. It is called, Kingdom Dei & Christ; Ephesians 5.5. The Kingdom of God and of christ, Because that jesus christ having overcome Death, Hell,
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and Damnation, together with all the Enemies that did oppose us in the way to Heaven, doth there govern his Church Triumphant, with heavenly peace and everlasting tranquility. 3. It is called by the name of Paradisus; Luk. 23. in respect of the plenty of all good and delighful things, which such as die in the Lord, I mean the Just, can either wish or possibly desire. 4. It is called by the name of Coelum tertium, The third Heaven;
and Damnation, together with all the Enemies that did oppose us in the Way to Heaven, does there govern his Church Triumphant, with heavenly peace and everlasting tranquillity. 3. It is called by the name of Paradise; Luk. 23. in respect of the plenty of all good and delightful things, which such as die in the Lord, I mean the Just, can either wish or possibly desire. 4. It is called by the name of Coelum Tertium, The third Heaven;
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High in scituation, great in quantity, pure in nature, full of light, and exceeding large, able to receive Ten thousand times more Persons than there are drops of Water in the Sea,
High in situation, great in quantity, pure in nature, full of Light, and exceeding large, able to receive Ten thousand times more Persons than there Are drops of Water in the Sea,
because the company that dwell therein are holy and pure, shining in Holiness, and glistering in Purity and Righteousness. 6. It is called, Summa Beatitudo, Inestimable Blessedness,
Because the company that dwell therein Are holy and pure, shining in Holiness, and glistering in Purity and Righteousness. 6. It is called, Summa Beatitudo, Inestimable Blessedness,
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because the Saints enjoy the full and glorious presence of the Blessed Trinity, wherein true Blessedness consists. 7. And lastly, It is called, Vita Eterna, Life Eternal,
Because the Saints enjoy the full and glorious presence of the Blessed Trinity, wherein true Blessedness consists. 7. And lastly, It is called, Vita Eternal, Life Eternal,
for here we live amongst prophane, wicked, and sinful men, but there we shall have the happy fruition of innumerable Angels; Heb. 12.22. and have the Society of Saints, Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors, and the rest;
for Here we live among profane, wicked, and sinful men, but there we shall have the happy fruition of innumerable Angels; Hebrew 12.22. and have the Society of Saints, Patriarchs, prophets, Apostles, Martyrs, Confessors, and the rest;
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Death considered in Christ and joyned with a holy Conversation, to Believers is an advantage; saith the Apostle; Phil. 1.21. Christ is to me both in life and death an advantage.
Death considered in christ and joined with a holy Conversation, to Believers is an advantage; Says the Apostle; Philip 1.21. christ is to me both in life and death an advantage.
Death is nothing else but a Bridge over this Tempestuous Sea, the World, to Heaven; Gods Grace and Mcrcy made it so, not by making Death in it self good,
Death is nothing Else but a Bridge over this Tempestuous Sea, the World, to Heaven; God's Grace and Mcrcy made it so, not by making Death in it self good,
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and the Dead shall be raised, and we shall be changed) we may with joy and rejoycing (and to our unspeakable consolation) hear that soul-ravishing Saying:
and the Dead shall be raised, and we shall be changed) we may with joy and rejoicing (and to our unspeakable consolation) hear that Soul ravishing Saying:
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And now, Beloved, give me leave before I dismiss you, to speak something by way of an Encomium upon our Worthy Patroness deceased, the Relict of Mr. Robert Fenn, formerly Alderman of London. Should I be altogether silent, I should undoubtedly be prodigiously unjust to her who merited more than I am able to express.
And now, beloved, give me leave before I dismiss you, to speak something by Way of an Encomium upon our Worthy Patroness deceased, the Relict of Mr. Robert Fenn, formerly Alderman of London. Should I be altogether silent, I should undoubtedly be prodigiously unjust to her who merited more than I am able to express.
She was a Lilly among the valleys: Though amongst Thorns, yet was a Cedar in Libanus. That House of Darkness, the Grave, is to receive the Earthen Vessel of an Heavenly Treasure till time shall be no longer.
She was a Lily among the valleys: Though among Thorns, yet was a Cedar in Lebanon. That House of Darkness, the Grave, is to receive the Earthen Vessel of an Heavenly Treasure till time shall be no longer.
This Pious and Religious Matron was exceeding charitable, and made it her business, in imitation of her blessed Saviour, in the time of her life (so long as strength would permit) to go about doing good.
This Pious and Religious Matron was exceeding charitable, and made it her business, in imitation of her blessed Saviour, in the time of her life (so long as strength would permit) to go about doing good.
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But these are external signs of inward holiness. Her Heart panted after God; the Seal of Wisdom was upon her Lips, and she washed her Feet in Innocency:
But these Are external Signs of inward holiness. Her Heart panted After God; the Seal of Wisdom was upon her Lips, and she washed her Feet in Innocency:
Many lament her, many desire her, but all do miss her. She trampled the World under her Feet, where Inconstancy is everlasting, and Glory but momentary;
Many lament her, many desire her, but all do miss her. She trampled the World under her Feet, where Inconstancy is everlasting, and Glory but momentary;
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