Addresses to old men, and young men, and little children. In three discourses. I. The old mans honour; or, The hoary head found in the way of righteousness. A discourse recommending unto old men, a saving acquaintance with the Lord Jesus Christ. II. The young man's glory, or, A wreath of graces for the head of youth. A discourse recommending unto young men, a blessed victory over the Devil. III. The little childs lesson, or, A child wise unto salvation. A discourse instructing and advising little children to the exercises of early piety. To which may be added, A short Scriptural catechism, accommodated unto their capacities / by Cotton Mather.
THE OLD MANS HONOUR. OR, The HOARY HEAD found in the way of RIGHTEOUSNESS. 1 John II. XIII. I Write unto you FATHERS, because ye have known Him that is from the Beginning.
THE OLD MANS HONOUR. OR, The HOARY HEAD found in the Way of RIGHTEOUSNESS. 1 John II XIII. I Write unto you FATHERS, Because you have known Him that is from the Beginning.
the first, of Old Men, who made a Song to the Spectators, of this Import: We have been Young and Strong all heretofore, Till Age forbad our doing any more;
the First, of Old Men, who made a Song to the Spectators, of this Import: We have been Young and Strong all heretofore, Till Age forbade our doing any more;
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For me to recommend these Attainments unto the several Ages here, will be a part of my Endeavour to give the Food in due Season unto that Houshold of the Lord Jesus, which I am an unworthy Servant in;
For me to recommend these Attainments unto the several Ages Here, will be a part of my Endeavour to give the Food in due Season unto that Household of the Lord jesus, which I am an unworthy Servant in;
We have before us, an Inspired Epistle, which not only as Austin observes, has been Ʋnquestionably and Ʋniversally received as Caenonical; but also Jerom testifies, has as Ʋnqu•stionably and Ʋniversally been ascribed unto the Holy Apostle John. There is indeed running thro' the whole Epistle, the plain Character of the Spirit brea•hing in that Apostle, of whom one of the Antients does report, That when thro' extream Age, he was unable to Walk or Speak to the Church, he would be carried by the Disciples thither,
We have before us, an Inspired Epistle, which not only as Austin observes, has been Ʋnquestionably and Ʋniversally received as Caenonical; but also Jerome Testifies, has as Ʋnqu•stionably and Ʋniversally been ascribed unto the Holy Apostle John. There is indeed running through the Whole Epistle, the plain Character of the Spirit brea•hing in that Apostle, of whom one of the Ancients does report, That when through extreme Age, he was unable to Walk or Speak to the Church, he would be carried by the Disciples thither,
and hereupon he addresses all Christians of several Ages, therewithal very pertinently and elegantly declaring to them the Reasons of his thus Addressing them.
and hereupon he Addresses all Christians of several Ages, therewithal very pertinently and elegantly declaring to them the Reasons of his thus Addressing them.
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to each of these does the Apostle say, I write unto you; for truly, our God hath His Children in all Ages, and all Ages ought very much to be conversant with the written Word of God.
to each of these does the Apostle say, I write unto you; for truly, our God hath His Children in all Ages, and all Ages ought very much to be conversant with the written Word of God.
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Fathers. By these are meant, not meerly Fathers in Grace, but likewise, Fathers in Age; the Expression intimates Old Men, that are in the School of the Lord Jesus Christ,
Father's. By these Are meant, not merely Father's in Grace, but likewise, Father's in Age; the Expression intimates Old Men, that Are in the School of the Lord jesus christ,
of whom this very Apostle elsewhere speaks, in John 1.1, 2. In the Beginning was the Word, which Name he (and none but he ) in every one of his Books, put upon the Lord Jesus Christ;
of whom this very Apostle elsewhere speaks, in John 1.1, 2. In the Beginning was the Word, which Name he (and none but he) in every one of his Books, put upon the Lord jesus christ;
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'Tis first, to assert the Divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ, against those Carpocratians, and Gerinthians and Ebionites, who were the Antichrists appearing in the Days of John. Those Hereticks affirmed our Blessed Lord Jesus to be a Meer man; but in opposition to them, 'tis here said, That our Lord had a Being from, and at, and indeed infinitely before the beginning of the World.
It's First, to assert the Divinity of the Lord jesus christ, against those Carpocratians, and Gerinthians and Ebionites, who were the Antichrists appearing in the Days of John. Those Heretics affirmed our Blessed Lord jesus to be a Mere man; but in opposition to them, it's Here said, That our Lord had a Being from, and At, and indeed infinitely before the beginning of the World.
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'Tis also to commend the Lord Jesus Christ upon the score of His Antiquity; old men love to pretend unto the Knowledge of old Things; and it is here intimated, That as they knew Him, so there was nothing older than He for them to be conversant withal.
It's also to commend the Lord jesus christ upon the score of His Antiquity; old men love to pretend unto the Knowledge of old Things; and it is Here intimated, That as they knew Him, so there was nothing older than He for them to be conversant withal.
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DOCTRINE. That a peculiar Acquaintance with the Lord Jesus Christ, who is God as well as Man, is the special Attainment of old men walking in the Ways of GOD.
DOCTRINE. That a peculiar Acquaintance with the Lord jesus christ, who is God as well as Man, is the special Attainment of old men walking in the Ways of GOD.
We have three Propositions here to be regarded. Proposition I. All men, and particularly Old Men should study a peculiar Acquaintance with the Lord Jesus Christ.
We have three Propositions Here to be regarded. Proposition I All men, and particularly Old Men should study a peculiar Acquaintance with the Lord jesus christ.
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and there was no Occasion for that Famous and Learned Philosopher among the Antient Heathens to pity the Apostle Paul upon this account, that such Rare Parts as Pauls were, should be thrown away upon the Knowledge of Jesus Christ. A Needless, Bootless pity!
and there was no Occasion for that Famous and Learned Philosopher among the Ancient heathens to pity the Apostle Paul upon this account, that such Rare Parts as Paul's were, should be thrown away upon the Knowledge of jesus christ. A Needless, Bootless pity!
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It imports, First, A Speculative or Notional Knowledge of the Christian Religion, and especially of, That Great Mystery of Godliness, God manifest in the flesh.
It imports, First, A Speculative or Notional Knowledge of the Christian Religion, and especially of, That Great Mystery of Godliness, God manifest in the Flesh.
about the Benefits of Him, who bestows upon us Justification, and Sanctification and Redemption, and all the Inheritance of Adoption; in fine, about the Conditions of Him, who Humbled himself, and became obedient unto Death,
about the Benefits of Him, who bestows upon us Justification, and Sanctification and Redemption, and all the Inheritance of Adoption; in fine, about the Conditions of Him, who Humbled himself, and became obedient unto Death,
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Wherefore it imports, Also, a Fiducial and an Experimental Knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Knowledge is put for Faith, in Isa. 53.11. By his Knowledge, my righteous Servant, shall justifie many.
Wherefore it imports, Also, a Fiducial and an Experimental Knowledge of the Lord jesus christ. Knowledge is put for Faith, in Isaiah 53.11. By his Knowledge, my righteous Servant, shall justify many.
First, We have nothing so Noble to be acquainted withal, as the Lord Jesus Christ. It was once asked in Cant. 5.9. What is thy Beloved more than another Beloved? and the Answer was, O He is altogether Lovely.
First, We have nothing so Noble to be acquainted withal, as the Lord jesus christ. It was once asked in Cant 5.9. What is thy beloved more than Another beloved? and the Answer was, Oh He is altogether Lovely.
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Grammar and Rhet'rick is the Knowledge of Speech; Logic is the Knowledge of Respect and Reason; Physicks are the Knowledge of Qualities, and Mathematics are the Knowledge of Quantities. But sure, None of these Things are comparable to our dearest, glorious Lord Jesus Christ;
Grammar and Rhetoric is the Knowledge of Speech; Logic is the Knowledge of Respect and Reason; Physics Are the Knowledge of Qualities, and Mathematics Are the Knowledge of Quantities. But sure, None of these Things Are comparable to our dearest, glorious Lord jesus christ;
The Knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ will fill us with a blessed variety of other Knowledge. As now, Would we know God? we are told in 2 Cor. 4.6. The glory of God is to be seen in the Face of Jesus Christ.
The Knowledge of the Lord jesus christ will fill us with a blessed variety of other Knowledge. As now, Would we know God? we Are told in 2 Cor. 4.6. The glory of God is to be seen in the Face of jesus christ.
The Knowledge of Him exposes to us the Pearl of great Price in that Sacred Field. All men should know these things but for old men to be un-instructed in them, is remarkably disgraceful and pernicious.
The Knowledge of Him exposes to us the Pearl of great Price in that Sacred Field. All men should know these things but for old men to be uninstructed in them, is remarkably disgraceful and pernicious.
whatever fiery thirst was once in such a Soul, yet now, It shall never thirst. We read in Phil. 2.1. about, Consolation in Christ; the Knowledge of Christ places us amidst the Springs and Veins of an interminable consolation. All men should seek for such a Satisfaction; but it is particularly incumbent upon old men, who may complain with Bartillai, that they are past the relish of those worldly pleasures in which others labour to delight themselves. Once more,
whatever fiery thirst was once in such a Soul, yet now, It shall never thirst. We read in Philip 2.1. about, Consolation in christ; the Knowledge of christ places us amid the Springs and veins of an interminable consolation. All men should seek for such a Satisfaction; but it is particularly incumbent upon old men, who may complain with Bartillai, that they Are passed the relish of those worldly pleasures in which Others labour to delight themselves. Once more,
The Floor, the hideous Floor of Hell, is paved with the skulls of admirable Scholars. You know who said, Nos cum nostris Doctrinis mergimur in Infernum.
The Floor, the hideous Floor of Hell, is paved with the skulls of admirable Scholars. You know who said, Nos cum nostris Doctrines mergimur in Infernum.
But the Knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ is a saving thing. He that calls in Isa, 45.22. Look unto me, and be saved, also says, O know me, and you shall be saved.
But the Knowledge of the Lord jesus christ is a Saving thing. He that calls in Isaiah, 45.22. Look unto me, and be saved, also Says, Oh know me, and you shall be saved.
this Knowledge will cause us to grow in Grace; and in fine, thi• Knowledge has no less a thing spoken of it, tha• 〈 … 〉 Joh. 17.3. It is Life Eternal. The same 〈 … 〉 •akes it thus Necessary for All men, makes it for Old men more eminently so.
this Knowledge will cause us to grow in Grace; and in fine, thi• Knowledge has no less a thing spoken of it, tha• 〈 … 〉 John 17.3. It is Life Eternal. The same 〈 … 〉 •akes it thus Necessary for All men, makes it for Old men more eminently so.
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and they above all, had need get their Lamps lighted with such a Knowledge, as may light them into the Chambers of Everlasting Glory. Proposition II. 'Tis the special Attainment of Old Men walking in the ways of God, that they have this Acquaintance with the Lord Jesus Christ. For,
and they above all, had need get their Lamps lighted with such a Knowledge, as may Light them into the Chambers of Everlasting Glory. Proposition II It's the special Attainment of Old Men walking in the ways of God, that they have this Acquaintance with the Lord jesus christ. For,
Those few, that have the true Knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, are those to whom, the most high God may say, You only have I known, among all the Families of the Earth.
Those few, that have the true Knowledge of the Lord jesus christ, Are those to whom, the most high God may say, You only have I known, among all the Families of the Earth.
And as there is a singular Difference or Dignity in this Attainment, which renders them that have it, the happy Servants that may see the Glory and hear the Wisdom of Him that is, A Greater than Solomon; so there is a sm••••• Excellency in it, upon this Account;
And as there is a singular Difference or Dignity in this Attainment, which renders them that have it, the happy Servants that may see the Glory and hear the Wisdom of Him that is, A Greater than Solomon; so there is a sm••••• Excellency in it, upon this Account;
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as to put our trust in Him; and it brings a singular Advantage to men; 'tis wished in 2 Pet 1.2. Grace and Peace be multiplied unto you, thro' the Knowledge of Jesus our Lord;
as to put our trust in Him; and it brings a singular Advantage to men; it's wished in 2 Pet 1.2. Grace and Peace be multiplied unto you, through the Knowledge of jesus our Lord;
Secondly, Old Men walking in the ways of God, are usually those that have most of this Attainment. The God of Heaven does gradually give unto Christians, a more large and clear insight into the Covenant of Grace, and so they have a growing Acquaintance with the Lord Jesus Christ, the Medi•tor of that Covenant.
Secondly, Old Men walking in the ways of God, Are usually those that have most of this Attainment. The God of Heaven does gradually give unto Christians, a more large and clear insight into the Covenant of Grace, and so they have a growing Acquaintance with the Lord jesus christ, the Medi•tor of that Covenant.
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but after this, there was Expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly. The old Christian comes to know more perfectly the Alsufficiency of the Lord Jesus Christ,
but After this, there was Expounded unto him the Way of God more perfectly. The old Christian comes to know more perfectly the All-sufficiency of the Lord jesus christ,
Experience has taught him that the Lord Jesus Christ is one mighty to save; he goes to the Lord Jesus Christ as one whom he has had an old Acquaintance with, he has been inured unto the Trade of Believing on that Almighty Lord. Proposition III. The God-head of the Lord Jesus Christ is to be acknowledged by all that would pretend unto any true Knowledge of Him.
Experience has taught him that the Lord jesus christ is one mighty to save; he Goes to the Lord jesus christ as one whom he has had an old Acquaintance with, he has been inured unto the Trade of Believing on that Almighty Lord. Proposition III. The Godhead of the Lord jesus christ is to be acknowledged by all that would pretend unto any true Knowledge of Him.
unless we own that He is without all Beginning, unless we think him to be as the Philosopher expressed it, [ Presbytaton Toon Ontoon ] The most Ancient of all Beings;
unless we own that He is without all Beginning, unless we think him to be as the Philosopher expressed it, [ Presbytaton Toon Ontoon ] The most Ancient of all Beings;
Thus the Name of the most High, (or Gneljon, which the Poet means I suppose by Anchialus ) the peculiar Name of God among his ancient people, is given to our Lord Jesus.
Thus the Name of the most High, (or Gneljon, which the Poet means I suppose by Anchialus) the peculiar Name of God among his ancient people, is given to our Lord jesus.
as we may read that clause in Isa. 53.4. A smitten God. Yea, 'tis Jehovah, who says in Zech. 12.10. They have pierced me; Behold, the Incommunicable Name of Jehovah given to a crucify'd Jesus;
as we may read that clause in Isaiah 53.4. A smitten God. Yea, it's Jehovah, who Says in Zechariah 12.10. They have pierced me; Behold, the Incommunicable Name of Jehovah given to a Crucified jesus;
Shall we speak of Omnipotence? 'Twas said by our Lord, in Mat. 18.20. Where two or three are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them;
Shall we speak of Omnipotence? 'Twas said by our Lord, in Mathew 18.20. Where two or three Are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them;
In a word how many Miracles has our Lord Jesus wrought, & this in his own Name How often were the Sick Healed, the Dead raised, the Possessed Rescued, by the Hand of this Blessed Redeemer, coming in his own Name unto us!
In a word how many Miracles has our Lord jesus wrought, & this in his own Name How often were the Sick Healed, the Dead raised, the Possessed Rescued, by the Hand of this Blessed Redeemer, coming in his own Name unto us!
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Our Faith should be in none but God; yet we read in Rom. 15.12. There shall be a Root of Jesse, in Him shall the Gentiles trust. We may Swear by none but God;
Our Faith should be in none but God; yet we read in Rom. 15.12. There shall be a Root of Jesse, in Him shall the Gentiles trust. We may Swear by none but God;
Say sincerely, Have you made sure of a Christ or no? Have you Accepted him, Embraced him, thoroughly Closed with him? Can you certainly and joyfully say, Christ is mine? It is to be doubted, that many must confess this thing to have been left undone all this while.
Say sincerely, Have you made sure of a christ or no? Have you Accepted him, Embraced him, thoroughly Closed with him? Can you Certainly and joyfully say, christ is mine? It is to be doubted, that many must confess this thing to have been left undone all this while.
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But what is the reason of this horrible Neglect? Why, men are so taken up with secular and sensual matters, that they have no leisure to acquaint themselves with a precious Jesus? A filthy Lust, and a wretched World, are the things for the sake of which, a Matchless Christ is Neglected by Impenitent Unbelievers;
But what is the reason of this horrible Neglect? Why, men Are so taken up with secular and sensual matters, that they have no leisure to acquaint themselves with a precious jesus? A filthy Lust, and a wretched World, Are the things for the sake of which, a Matchless christ is Neglected by Impenitent Unbelievers;
I have not forgotten, that I am to Entreat old men as Fathers, and therefore, my Fathers, I do with a most filial Affection entreat you, to attend unto a few Directions;
I have not forgotten, that I am to Entreat old men as Father's, and Therefore, my Father's, I do with a most filial Affection entreat you, to attend unto a few Directions;
but an old man once under the inspirations of the Almighty, gave that advice to Solomon, in Prov. 4.7. Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get Wisdom.
but an old man once under the inspirations of the Almighty, gave that Advice to Solomon, in Curae 4.7. Wisdom is the principal thing, Therefore get Wisdom.
Well then, look to it, Fathers, that you been't unacquainted with the Great Mystery of Godliness. If you have never yet studied that Mystery, I pray begin,
Well then, look to it, Father's, that you beened unacquainted with the Great Mystery of Godliness. If you have never yet studied that Mystery, I pray begin,
and count not your selves too old to learn; that man is too old to live, that is too old to learn. The Ancient Heathen had an higher opinion than so, of their meaner Learning.
and count not your selves too old to Learn; that man is too old to live, that is too old to Learn. The Ancient Heathen had an higher opinion than so, of their meaner Learning.
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Socrates would go to School when an old man, pleading that it was better to be Opsimathes than Amathes, better to be Late-learned, than to be Ʋnlearned. How much ought old men, to think thus of that Learning without which All men must find, That He that made them, will not have mercy on them,
Socrates would go to School when an old man, pleading that it was better to be Opsimathes than Amathes, better to be Late-learned, than to be Ʋnlearned. How much ought old men, to think thus of that Learning without which All men must find, That He that made them, will not have mercy on them,
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and He that formed them will shew them no Favour? 'Tis to be feared, that there is a lamentable ignorance about the Lord Jesus Christ, in many that have lived unto old Age under the Gospel of that blessed Lord.
and He that formed them will show them no Favour? It's to be feared, that there is a lamentable ignorance about the Lord jesus christ, in many that have lived unto old Age under the Gospel of that blessed Lord.
And it has been a scandal to me to see, how little many old men among our selves do understand about, The Covenant of Redemption, and some other important Articles.
And it has been a scandal to me to see, how little many old men among our selves do understand about, The Covenant of Redemption, and Some other important Articles.
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But, O get a little more knowledge of Jesus Christ, before you go; lest that most forlorn and fearful case be yours, in Job 36.12. They shall dy without Knowledge.
But, Oh get a little more knowledge of jesus christ, before you go; lest that most forlorn and fearful case be yours, in Job 36.12. They shall die without Knowledge.
Old Luther did not reckon it a shame to profess himself, Discipulum Catechismi, one that still was every day learning his Catechism. Whether it be a shame or no,
Old Luther did not reckon it a shame to profess himself, Disciple Catechism, one that still was every day learning his Catechism. Whither it be a shame or no,
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for you that are old men, to be Students in your Catechisms, I am certain, 'tis a more burning shame for you to be ignorant of the points which your Catechisms are to teach you.
for you that Are old men, to be Students in your Catechisms, I am certain, it's a more burning shame for you to be ignorant of the points which your Catechisms Are to teach you.
The Apostle rebuked it, as a shameful Deficiency in those, Heb. 5.12. For the time, ye ought to be Teachers, yet ye need that one Teach you, which be the fi•st principles of the Oracles of God.
The Apostle rebuked it, as a shameful Deficiency in those, Hebrew 5.12. For the time, you ought to be Teachers, yet you need that one Teach you, which be the fi•st principles of the Oracles of God.
They say, old men are twice Children; but O for shame, do not want the instruction which when you were first Children, you ought to have had about the Lord Jesus Christ.
They say, old men Are twice Children; but Oh for shame, do not want the instruction which when you were First Children, you ought to have had about the Lord jesus christ.
Now that the Eyes of your Bodies are almost out, O follow the Lord Jesus with such a cry for your Souls, as once that poor Son of sorrow made, Lord, that we may receive our sight!
Now that the Eyes of your Bodies Are almost out, Oh follow the Lord jesus with such a cry for your Souls, as once that poor Son of sorrow made, Lord, that we may receive our sighed!
Those Ministers that study much on their Knees, will Preach best, and those christians that wrestle much on their Knees, will know most, of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Those Ministers that study much on their Knees, will Preach best, and those Christians that wrestle much on their Knees, will know most, of the Lord jesus christ.
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and have special Eye to the Lord Jesus Christ in your Assiduous Meditations: said the Psalmist, Psal. 119.100. I have more understanding than all my Teachers, for thy Testimonies are my meditation;
and have special Eye to the Lord jesus christ in your Assiduous Meditations: said the Psalmist, Psalm 119.100. I have more understanding than all my Teachers, for thy Testimonies Are my meditation;
I beseech you, that before you go out of the world, you get into the Church; and when you are at the Sacrament in the Temple, you may like old Simeon, take up the Lord Jesus in your Arms,
I beseech you, that before you go out of the world, you get into the Church; and when you Are At the Sacrament in the Temple, you may like old Simeon, take up the Lord jesus in your Arms,
I remember an Apparition of our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ, wherein he seems to have something of an old man upon him; 'tis said in Rev. 1.14. His Head and his hairs were white like Wool, as white as the Snow.
I Remember an Apparition of our Blessed Lord jesus christ, wherein he seems to have something of an old man upon him; it's said in Rev. 1.14. His Head and his hairs were white like Wool, as white as the Snow.
it was but yesterday that I came into the world, and now before to morrow, I shall be gone out again. It was the Emphatical Expession of the Apostle, in 1 Cor. 7.29. this I say, Brethren, the time is short, or as the Greek word carries it, the time is Furling; q. d.
it was but yesterday that I Come into the world, and now before to morrow, I shall be gone out again. It was the Emphatical Expession of the Apostle, in 1 Cor. 7.29. this I say, Brothers, the time is short, or as the Greek word carries it, the time is Furling; q. worser.
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If you are old, I am sure you are going. Young men may Dy, but old men must; and I am to tell you about the day of your Death, as the Prophet speaks about the Day of the Lord, It is near, it is near, and it hasteneth greatly.
If you Are old, I am sure you Are going. Young men may Die, but old men must; and I am to tell you about the day of your Death, as the Prophet speaks about the Day of the Lord, It is near, it is near, and it hasteneth greatly.
without an Ʋnion to Him, that wrath will come upon you, and after it is already come, it will be still to come, there will be more of it still to come throughout Eternal Ages.
without an Ʋnion to Him, that wrath will come upon you, and After it is already come, it will be still to come, there will be more of it still to come throughout Eternal Ages.
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You that are near to your Death, are as near unto the Worm that never dyes, and unto the Fire that never shall be quenched, if a speedy Conversion prevent it not.
You that Are near to your Death, Are as near unto the Worm that never dies, and unto the Fire that never shall be quenched, if a speedy Conversion prevent it not.
If you do not quickly get out of your sins by a closure with the Lord Jesus Christ, you'l dy in them; but so to Dy is to dy under the formidable Curse of the Omnipotent God,
If you do not quickly get out of your Sins by a closure with the Lord jesus christ, You'll die in them; but so to Die is to die under the formidable Curse of the Omnipotent God,
Poor old man, Thou hast already seen many bitter dismal doleful days, and had thy Heart often broken with those Evil Days; but be assured, all the past black Hours of thy life are but the beginning of sorrows, if thou dost not immediately get an Interest in Him that is from the Beginning.
Poor old man, Thou hast already seen many bitter dismal doleful days, and had thy Heart often broken with those Evil Days; but be assured, all the past black Hours of thy life Are but the beginning of sorrows, if thou dost not immediately get an Interest in Him that is from the Beginning.
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Our Lord said of some that were Dead and Damn'd many years before, in Joh. 10 8. they ARE Theives. Even so, the old man out of Christ IS in the account of God, the same sinner that once he was; it may be said of him,
Our Lord said of Some that were Dead and Damned many Years before, in John 10 8. they ARE Thieves. Even so, the old man out of christ IS in the account of God, the same sinner that once he was; it may be said of him,
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It is promised as a great blessing, to live near an hundred years; but if a man be a Sinner at that Age, his Age will be but a Curse unto him, he shall have cause to wish that he had never seen such an Age as that.
It is promised as a great blessing, to live near an hundred Years; but if a man be a Sinner At that Age, his Age will be but a Curse unto him, he shall have cause to wish that he had never seen such an Age as that.
Such a wretched old man must not only perish, but also go down to the Pit with heavier Loads of Confusion and Vexation than those that had not lived so long;
Such a wretched old man must not only perish, but also go down to the Pit with Heavier Loads of Confusion and Vexation than those that had not lived so long;
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he will add this Lamentation & Execration thereunto, Why dyed I not from the Womb? why did I not give up the Ghost when I came out of the Belly? It was of old given,
he will add this Lamentation & Execration thereunto, Why died I not from the Womb? why did I not give up the Ghost when I Come out of the Belly? It was of old given,
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But it is not altogether too late! 'Tis true, that the Regeneration of an old man, is a thing very improbable; as it was said in Joh. 34. How can a man be born,
But it is not altogether too late! It's true, that the Regeneration of an old man, is a thing very improbable; as it was said in John 34. How can a man be born,
and unfruitful under all the means of good, so long a time; yet if now, after so long a time, you will come in unto the Saviour of your Souls, he will have mercy on you.
and unfruitful under all the means of good, so long a time; yet if now, After so long a time, you will come in unto the Saviour of your Souls, he will have mercy on you.
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Jesus knew he had been a long time ill, and said unto him, wilt thou be made whole? Thus does our gracious Lord come unto those old men among us, that have been a long time in the Calamities of their Natural Estate,
jesus knew he had been a long time ill, and said unto him, wilt thou be made Whole? Thus does our gracious Lord come unto those old men among us, that have been a long time in the Calamities of their Natural Estate,
and he says unto them, Old man, shall I have thee, and heal thee and help thee? Old man, shall I be the Lord and Saviour of thy Soul? I am willing to make thee happy,
and he Says unto them, Old man, shall I have thee, and heal thee and help thee? Old man, shall I be the Lord and Saviour of thy Soul? I am willing to make thee happy,
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Once the Devil told you, 'tis too soon! perhaps he now tells you, 'tis too late! but believe not that old Lyar, whether he speak fair or hard unto you.
Once the devil told you, it's too soon! perhaps he now tells you, it's too late! but believe not that old Liar, whither he speak fair or hard unto you.
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& it was every where proclaimed, Old Victorius is become a Christian! old Victorius •s become a Christian! Even so, that shout may yet come to be made over the oldest Unbeliever here, That old Sinner is brought home to the Lord Jesus after all.
& it was every where proclaimed, Old Victorius is become a Christian! old Victorius •s become a Christian! Even so, that shout may yet come to be made over the oldest Unbeliever Here, That old Sinner is brought home to the Lord jesus After all.
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Well then, let every old man immediately R•tire to think upon the rueful Necessities of a r•ver dying Soul, just ready to fly away into the R•gions of Eternity. Think on them, till you your selves horribly perishing, in an incura• guilt,
Well then, let every old man immediately R•tire to think upon the rueful Necessities of a r•ver dying Soul, just ready to fly away into the R•gions of Eternity. Think on them, till you your selves horribly perishing, in an incura• guilt,
It is a great over-sight in an old man, if he have not made his Will, and so disposed his Affairs that when he comes to Dy, he may have nothing to do but Dy.
It is a great oversight in an old man, if he have not made his Will, and so disposed his Affairs that when he comes to Die, he may have nothing to do but Dy.
Let me a little insist upon one of those old Commandments which you find in Tit. 2.2. That the Aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound, in Faith, in Charity, in patience.
Let me a little insist upon one of those old commandments which you find in Tit. 2.2. That the Aged men be Sobrium, grave, temperate, found, in Faith, in Charity, in patience.
The first Vertue that well becomes an old man, is that of Sobriety. The Greek word for this may bear an Allusion to those Ancient Sacrifices, which had no Wine used in them.
The First Virtue that well becomes an old man, is that of Sobriety. The Greek word for this may bear an Allusion to those Ancient Sacrifices, which had no Wine used in them.
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An Old man should be no lover of Wine; or any Strong, inebriating, intoxicating Liquors. If old Noah will he Drunk, he shamefully exposes his Nakedness to all Spectators.
an Old man should be no lover of Wine; or any Strong, inebriating, intoxicating Liquors. If old Noah will he Drunk, he shamefully exposes his Nakedness to all Spectators.
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'Tis very deplorable, to see how many Old men, degenerate into the worse-than-beastly Vice of Drunkenness, and this oftentimes after a long and a strict Profession of Religion.
It's very deplorable, to see how many Old men, degenerate into the worse-than-beastly Vice of drunkenness, and this oftentimes After a long and a strict Profession of Religion.
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'tis too loathsom a thing to be mentioned without a very zealous Detestation. What Heart would not have bled at the sight of old Lot overtaken with Drink,
it's too loathsome a thing to be mentioned without a very zealous Detestation. What Heart would not have bled At the sighed of old Lot overtaken with Drink,
and that after so many mercies as had been bestowed upon him? Be sober. But the word may also be rendred, Be watchful. Old men are prone to he sl•epy; whatever your Eyes may be,
and that After so many Mercies as had been bestowed upon him? Be Sobrium. But the word may also be rendered, Be watchful. Old men Are prove to he sl•epy; whatever your Eyes may be,
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The second Vertue, that much adorns an Old man, is that of Gravity. The Greek word implies both Majesty and Modesty. An old man should keep up some Authority among his Juniors; and be able to say with him of old, Men have hearkened and waited,
The second Virtue, that much adorns an Old man, is that of Gravity. The Greek word Implies both Majesty and Modesty. an old man should keep up Some authority among his Juniors; and be able to say with him of old, Men have harkened and waited,
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For old men to talk bawdily and filthily, and for old men to discover that the cursed Fires of their Youth are not yet extinguish'd in them, Out upon it! For those Eyes that are sunk into their Sockets, to be yet full of Adal•e•y for those Mouths that are going to be fin'd with earth, to be yet full of Rotten Communication; 'tis, how incongruous!
For old men to talk bawdily and filthily, and for old men to discover that the cursed Fires of their Youth Are not yet extinguished in them, Out upon it! For those Eyes that Are sunk into their Sockets, to be yet full of Adal•e•y for those Mouths that Are going to be fined with earth, to be yet full of Rotten Communication; it's, how incongruous!
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The third Vertue that should set off an old man, is that of Temperance. The Greek word also signifies Discretion. An old man should be a wise man; for, no fool so bad as the old fool.
The third Virtue that should Set off an old man, is that of Temperance. The Greek word also signifies Discretion. an old man should be a wise man; for, no fool so bad as the old fool.
and not be tainted with any Scepticism or Heresy. When we see an old man that leans upon a Reed, we should not see, A Reed shaken with the Wind. May you that are just upon Dying, not only be careful to Dy in the Truth,
and not be tainted with any Scepticism or Heresy. When we see an old man that leans upon a Reed, we should not see, A Reed shaken with the Wind. May you that Are just upon Dying, not only be careful to Die in the Truth,
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but be as ready to Dy for it, as that blessed old Babylas, who at Ninety Years of Age, going to his Martyrdome cry'd out, Return to thy Rest, O my Soul,
but be as ready to Die for it, as that blessed old Babylas, who At Ninety years of Age, going to his Martyrdom cried out, Return to thy Rest, Oh my Soul,
Perhaps you have a long while been Serving your Generation; yet you are to do a little more Service; and be Serviceable until you are by your Great Master called away.
Perhaps you have a long while been Serving your Generation; yet you Are to do a little more Service; and be Serviceable until you Are by your Great Master called away.
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yet should you be charitably pursuing of their Good, as far as ever you can. There are especially two ways of Doing good, in which you may be very Serviceable.
yet should you be charitably pursuing of their Good, as Far as ever you can. There Are especially two ways of Doing good, in which you may be very Serviceable.
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you should lay aside that Morosity. One that calls his Book, The old mans Physician, has largely, luculently, pathetically represented the mischiefs which old men endure, by perturbations in their Minds.
you should lay aside that Morosity. One that calls his Book, The old men physician, has largely, luculently, pathetically represented the mischiefs which old men endure, by perturbations in their Minds.
Grow continually in your submission to the will of God, and under all your Trials call upon your selves as once the Martyr did, Hold out, faith and patience, a little more, Heaven will quickly make amends for all.
Grow continually in your submission to the will of God, and under all your Trials call upon your selves as once the Martyr did, Hold out, faith and patience, a little more, Heaven will quickly make amends for all.
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for telling her in a Sermon, That old time had sprinkled his Meal upon her Aged Head. Promise not your selves always, to rub out still one Lustre of years more in the world;
for telling her in a Sermon, That old time had sprinkled his Meal upon her Aged Head. Promise not your selves always, to rub out still one Lustre of Years more in the world;
I pray, look often into your Coffins; and if you have no other Monitors of your Mortality, let your own Children, and your own Bodies, perform that Office for you.
I pray, look often into your Coffins; and if you have no other Monitors of your Mortality, let your own Children, and your own Bodies, perform that Office for you.
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The sight of them gives no little pleasure unto the yet living Ancestor, who commonly proves, the Older the Fonder; but methinks it should give you a solemn Warning too,
The sighed of them gives not little pleasure unto the yet living Ancestor, who commonly Proves, the Older the Fonder; but methinks it should give you a solemn Warning too,
You must needs also feel your crazy Bodies under daily and speedy Approches to a Dissolution. Non habitus, non ipse color, non gressus euntis, Non species eadem que fuit ante manet.
You must needs also feel your crazy Bodies under daily and speedy Approaches to a Dissolution. Non habitus, non ipse colour, non gressus euntis, Non species Same que fuit ante manet.
or, as the word may be rendred, the backbone; that is, your Backs are so feeble that instead of carrying any thing else, they can scarce bear themselves.
or, as the word may be rendered, the backbone; that is, your Backs Are so feeble that instead of carrying any thing Else, they can scarce bear themselves.
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All these things intimate that it can't be long before the Silver Cord of your spinal marrow will be snap't, or before the Golden Bowl of the Membrane that covers your Brain, will be broken; that it can't be long before the pitcher of your Arterious Vein be crackt at the right ventricle of your heart, which is the Fountain from whence it fetches your blood into your Lungs;
All these things intimate that it can't be long before the Silver Cord of your spinal marrow will be snaped, or before the Golden Bowl of the Membrane that covers your Brain, will be broken; that it can't be long before the pitcher of your Arterious Vein be cracked At the right ventricle of your heart, which is the Fountain from whence it Fetches your blood into your Lungs;
that it can't be long before the Wheel of your great Artery, be split at the left ventricle of your Heart, which is the Cistern whereby 'tis carried into and thorough that noble Bowel;
that it can't be long before the Wheel of your great Artery, be split At the left ventricle of your Heart, which is the Cistern whereby it's carried into and through that noble Bowel;
Old men, behold what symptoms are upon you, and seriously perswade your selves, that your Dust will quickly return to the Earth, as it has been there, and your Spirit shall Return unto God that gave it.
Old men, behold what symptoms Are upon you, and seriously persuade your selves, that your Dust will quickly return to the Earth, as it has been there, and your Spirit shall Return unto God that gave it.
'Tis a meer paradox of Original Sin, 'tis a Mystery of Iniquity, that the Older men grow, they often grow the more Earthly, & the more careful. As 'tis hard to say whether the Greek Name for an old man, intimates one Looking to,
It's a mere paradox of Original since, it's a Mystery of Iniquity, that the Older men grow, they often grow the more Earthly, & the more careful. As it's hard to say whither the Greek Name for an old man, intimates one Looking to,
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Who is it that has fed you from your Youth? & cloath'd you, from your Youth? and kept you, from your Youth? Why, the same Lord will still provide for you.
Who is it that has fed you from your Youth? & clothed you, from your Youth? and kept you, from your Youth? Why, the same Lord will still provide for you.
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let the promise encourage you to confine your Cares unto Dying in the Lord. 'Tis horrible to see with what a possession the Devil holds the Soul of many a poor Old man,
let the promise encourage you to confine your Cares unto Dying in the Lord. It's horrible to see with what a possession the devil holds the Soul of many a poor Old man,
it is but a Waggon that our Joseph, our Jesus, will shortly send for you, to fetch you thither, where you shall behold his Glory: O be Ravished at the Thought of this,
it is but a Wagon that our Joseph, our jesus, will shortly send for you, to fetch you thither, where you shall behold his Glory: Oh be Ravished At the Thought of this,
If it in any measure afflict you to think, what you are going from; then think joyfully, what you are going to. Think, that you are going from a World wherein your Dayes have been few and ill, and wherein you never can expect them to be otherwise;
If it in any measure afflict you to think, what you Are going from; then think joyfully, what you Are going to. Think, that you Are going from a World wherein your Days have been few and ill, and wherein you never can expect them to be otherwise;
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Methinks life should become a matter of patience, while death should be rather a matter of Desire with you, under the apprehension of the Joy that you are now so near unto.
Methinks life should become a matter of patience, while death should be rather a matter of Desire with you, under the apprehension of the Joy that you Are now so near unto.
Methinks the Terrors of Death should be no more to you than they were to old Mr. Dod, who under a threatning Sickness being told, there was hope of his Life, reply'd, Alass, this is just as if a weather-beaten Marriner arriv'd unto his Haven, should be told he must put out to Sea again.
Methinks the Terrors of Death should be no more to you than they were to old Mr. Dod, who under a threatening Sickness being told, there was hope of his Life, replied, Alas, this is just as if a Weather-beaten Mariner arrived unto his Haven, should be told he must put out to Sea again.
So should an old man abound in Supplications to God night and day, in Meditations on Christ night and day, in preparations for Death night and day. 'Tis convenient that you should now Retreat and Retire from the business of the world,
So should an old man abound in Supplications to God night and day, in Meditations on christ night and day, in preparations for Death night and day. It's convenient that you should now Retreat and Retire from the business of the world,
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You should now more than ever engage in such a walk, as you may expect like Elias to be snatched up into eternal Glory from Let not a day now pass you without many salleys of your Souls towards a sublime Acting of many Graces in it;
You should now more than ever engage in such a walk, as you may expect like Elias to be snatched up into Eternal Glory from Let not a day now pass you without many sallies of your Souls towards a sublime Acting of many Graces in it;
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and Initiate your selves as much as you can, at the Employments of that Heaven, where I now commit you into the Blessed Arms of Him that is from the Beginning.
and Initiate your selves as much as you can, At the Employments of that Heaven, where I now commit you into the Blessed Arms of Him that is from the Beginning.
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THE YOUNG MAN'S Glory. OR, A Wreath of Graces for the Head of YOUTH. 1 John II. XIII. I write unto you, YOUNG MEN, because ye have overcome the Wicked One.
THE YOUNG MAN'S Glory. OR, A Wreathe of Graces for the Head of YOUTH. 1 John II XIII. I write unto you, YOUNG MEN, Because you have overcome the Wicked One.
and the Expression is adapted unto that condition which young men are naturally ambitious of. We read in Prov. 20.29. the glory of young men is their strength:
and the Expression is adapted unto that condition which young men Are naturally ambitious of. We read in Curae 20.29. the glory of young men is their strength:
and their Humour is more than a little delighted in their victories over their Antagonists. Well, there is a cursed Enemy which all young men are to contend withal;
and their Humour is more than a little delighted in their victories over their Antagonists. Well, there is a cursed Enemy which all young men Are to contend withal;
which Enemy is the Devil, called here by the name of, the Wicked One; and godly young men are so happy as to have the upper-hand of this wicked Enemy, they prevail and prosper in their Encounters with him.
which Enemy is the devil, called Here by the name of, the Wicked One; and godly young men Are so happy as to have the upper-hand of this wicked Enemy, they prevail and prosper in their Encounters with him.
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We are to look upon the Devils as a Wicked One. That there are Devils in the world, is unquestionable to all but those absurd Sadduces, that say, seeing is believing, and will believe nothing but what they see. And yet if even seeing would convince them,
We Are to look upon the Devils as a Wicked One. That there Are Devils in the world, is unquestionable to all but those absurd Sadducees, that say, seeing is believing, and will believe nothing but what they see. And yet if even seeing would convince them,
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after their contemning of the Scriptural Evidence which may be read in Jude 6. and Mat. 18.16. and Luc. 4.33. and many other places, we have in a manner seen such Beings as Devils are.
After their contemning of the Scriptural Evidence which may be read in U^de 6. and Mathew 18.16. and Luke 4.33. and many other places, we have in a manner seen such Beings as Devils Are.
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as could never have been without the Existence of certain spiritual and rational Substances, as are full of all Wickedness against God, and enmity against man.
as could never have been without the Existence of certain spiritual and rational Substances, as Are full of all Wickedness against God, and enmity against man.
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Would you know what a Devil is? The Apostle gives a description of him, in Eph. 6.12. a spiritual wickedness, that is, a wicked Spirit. Hideous Droves of those wicked Spirits, being fallen Angels, are made prisoners within the Atmosphere of that Earth which we walk upon;
Would you know what a devil is? The Apostle gives a description of him, in Ephesians 6.12. a spiritual wickedness, that is, a wicked Spirit. Hideous Droves of those wicked Spirits, being fallen Angels, Are made Prisoners within the Atmosphere of that Earth which we walk upon;
On what account? Briefly, altho' as to their Induation they are several, yet they are One for their Ʋnanimity. It is their agreement and union in mischief, on the score of which they are to be called One.
On what account? Briefly, although as to their Induation they Are several, yet they Are One for their Ʋnanimity. It is their agreement and Union in mischief, on the score of which they Are to be called One.
The Devils are many for Number; their Troops amount unto many Legions. We read in Luc. 8.30. about a Legion of them, that kept a Garrison in one single person;
The Devils Are many for Number; their Troops amount unto many Legions. We read in Luke 8.30. about a Legion of them, that kept a Garrison in one single person;
He is also called a wicked one, partly, as an object for our contempt. Tho he be like a Lion, yet he has not Righteousness to make him as bold as a Lion. Wickedness is accompanied with Weakness; as one says, it would put a mettle into a Coward to fight with such a wic•ed one as the Devil is. Proposition II. The Devil, who is an Enemy to all men, is to yo•ng men a peculiar Enemy.
He is also called a wicked one, partly, as an Object for our contempt. Though he be like a lion, yet he has not Righteousness to make him as bold as a lion. Wickedness is accompanied with Weakness; as one Says, it would put a mettle into a Coward to fight with such a wic•ed one as the devil is. Proposition II The devil, who is an Enemy to all men, is to yo•ng men a peculiar Enemy.
he is our Accuser, and he is our Destroyer. The Devil does every day accuse us; 'tis his character, Rev. 12.10. the Accuser of our Brethren which accuses them before God, day & night.
he is our Accuser, and he is our Destroyer. The devil does every day accuse us; it's his character, Rev. 12.10. the Accuser of our Brothers which accuses them before God, day & night.
but because the Devil would be in the Throne of God, therefore he is unwilling that God should have any Children or Subjects upon the face of the Earth.
but Because the devil would be in the Throne of God, Therefore he is unwilling that God should have any Children or Subject's upon the face of the Earth.
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The Devil is an Abaddon and Apollyon; for to give him his due, to him does appertain the Name, which the Apocalypse justly puts upon a great Son of his.
The devil is an Abaddon and Apollyon; for to give him his due, to him does appertain the Name, which the Apocalypse justly puts upon a great Son of his.
there is much folly in young men, 'tis said in Prov. 7.7. I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of Ʋnderstanding: there is much vanity in young men, 'tis said in Ecl. 11.10.
there is much folly in young men, it's said in Curae 7.7. I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of Ʋnderstanding: there is much vanity in young men, it's said in Ecl 11.10.
Youth is vanity. Now the Devil beholds the natural folly and vanity of young men, as a very agreeable Tynder, for the sparks of his insinuations to fall upon.
Youth is vanity. Now the devil beholds the natural folly and vanity of young men, as a very agreeable Tynder, for the sparks of his insinuations to fallen upon.
and hence a particular activity of Hell shall be bestowed upon them. Secondly, 'Tis because the Devil sees a great advantage in prevailing on young men.
and hence a particular activity of Hell shall be bestowed upon them. Secondly, It's Because the devil sees a great advantage in prevailing on young men.
if they do not then gather the Manna of Christ and Grace, 'tis a thousand to one but they miss of it for ever. God says in Eccl. 12.1. Remember thy Creator in the days of thy Youth;
if they do not then gather the Manna of christ and Grace, it's a thousand to one but they miss of it for ever. God Says in Ecclesiastes 12.1. remember thy Creator in the days of thy Youth;
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every new Act of sin, has given him a new hold of the Soul. The Devil haunts the soul of a young man, giving interruption to all the motions of the blessed Jesus,
every new Act of since, has given him a new hold of the Soul. The devil haunts the soul of a young man, giving interruption to all the motions of the blessed jesus,
if the Devil been't shaken off, before the time that age grows upon us, he will ordinarily defie the holy Spirit upon him; and he will have a confidence that any blind and lame Devils will be strong enough to maintain the Castle, against our glorious David. It also promotes the Kingdom of the Devil among their neighbours.
if the devil beened shaken off, before the time that age grows upon us, he will ordinarily defy the holy Spirit upon him; and he will have a confidence that any blind and lame Devils will be strong enough to maintain the Castle, against our glorious David. It also promotes the Kingdom of the devil among their neighbours.
When that Nebuchadnezzar had work to be done, we find in Dan. 1.4. he will have young men brought before him, skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge.
When that Nebuchadnezzar had work to be done, we find in Dan. 1.4. he will have young men brought before him, skilful in all Wisdom, and cunning in knowledge.
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and their vigour help to carry on his Affairs, the more effectually. Good old Austin therefore said unto a young Gentleman, Diabolus cupit abs te ornari;
and their vigour help to carry on his Affairs, the more effectually. Good old Austin Therefore said unto a young Gentleman, Diabolus Cupit abs te Adorned;
and those Enemies are upon you every day. Proposition III. Religious young men have the honour to be victorious over the Devil; some and such young men have the honour that unto them it may be said, Ye have overcome the Wicked One.
and those Enemies Are upon you every day. Proposition III. Religious young men have the honour to be victorious over the devil; Some and such young men have the honour that unto them it may be said, You have overcome the Wicked One.
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The devil does not any longer domineer over a Sinner, that is born again; he gets rid of his former Task-masters, like Israel escaped from Pharaoh and his Armies.
The Devil does not any longer domineer over a Sinner, that is born again; he gets rid of his former Taskmasters, like Israel escaped from Pharaoh and his Armies.
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now to fear the Lord is to fight the devil, with a blessed victory indeed. There have been young Josiahs, that have sought the Lord while they were yet young;
now to Fear the Lord is to fight the Devil, with a blessed victory indeed. There have been young Josiahs, that have sought the Lord while they were yet young;
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there have bin young Davids, that have had God for their Hope, their Trust, their Teacher from their youth; and there have been young Samuels, that have been waiting on God,
there have been young Davids, that have had God for their Hope, their Trust, their Teacher from their youth; and there have been young Samuels, that have been waiting on God,
As one says, Wisdom, gravity, prudence, temperance, are not always confined unto them that have wrinkled faces, furrowed Brows, dim eyes, palsey hands, leaning on a Staff.
As one Says, Wisdom, gravity, prudence, temperance, Are not always confined unto them that have wrinkled faces, furrowed Brows, dim eyes, palsy hands, leaning on a Staff.
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he says, I'le now trip up the heels of this young man, and immediately applies all his Engines to draw the poor young man into some abominable thing. The devil is conquered in such Encounters,
he Says, I'll now trip up the heels of this young man, and immediately Applies all his Engines to draw the poor young man into Some abominable thing. The Devil is conquered in such Encounters,
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The Devil is meerly overcome, when a tempted Soul, silences his Banters, with saying like our Lord, Get thee behind me Satan, or as Job answered a Fool, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh.
The devil is merely overcome, when a tempted Soul, silences his Banters, with saying like our Lord, Get thee behind me Satan, or as Job answered a Fool, Thou Speakest as one of the foolish women speaks.
Secondly, That it is a singular and special Honour unto young men to be thus victorious, is evident from the qualities of the Enemy. It is said in Prov. 16.32, He that rules his own spirit, is better than he that taketh a City;
Secondly, That it is a singular and special Honour unto young men to be thus victorious, is evident from the qualities of the Enemy. It is said in Curae 16.32, He that rules his own Spirit, is better than he that Takes a city;
and indeed there have been those great Plunderers and Murderers, whom we call Conquerors, in the world, that have taken Cities, when they could not subdue the passions & phrensies of their own Spirits. Fortior est qui se, quam qui fortissima vincit Maenia —
and indeed there have been those great Plunderers and Murderers, whom we call Conquerors, in the world, that have taken Cities, when they could not subdue the passion & frenzies of their own Spirits. Fortior est qui se, quam qui fortissima vincit Maenia —
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But what is it then to be Conquerors over those vast throngs of Spirits which assail us from the world which is not seen, and is Eternal? Indeed the victory is not purely our own, it is said in Rom. 8.37. We are more than Conquerors, through him that has loved us.
But what is it then to be Conquerors over those vast throngs of Spirits which assail us from the world which is not seen, and is Eternal? Indeed the victory is not purely our own, it is said in Rom. 8.37. We Are more than Conquerors, through him that has loved us.
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F•rst, you have overcome a potent Enemy. 'Twas said in Judg. 14 18. Wh•t stronger than a Lion? But you have been too hard for a stronger Lion, than that which Roared upon Sampson of old.
F•rst, you have overcome a potent Enemy. 'Twas said in Judges 14 18. Wh•t Stronger than a lion? But you have been too hard for a Stronger lion, than that which Roared upon Sampson of old.
The Devils have us at a mighty disadvantage, upon this account; it is said in Eph. 6.12. We fight not against fl•sh and b•ood, but against principalities & powers, and spiritual wickednesses; the Devils are spiritual, and that renders them very powerful; they can smite us when we can't see them;
The Devils have us At a mighty disadvantage, upon this account; it is said in Ephesians 6.12. We fight not against fl•sh and b•ood, but against principalities & Powers, and spiritual Wickednesses; the Devils Are spiritual, and that renders them very powerful; they can smite us when we can't see them;
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Add unto th•s, That the devils which fall upon us, may say, as they said in that poor man of old, We are many; and these many devils have our hearts on their par•s;
Add unto th•s, That the Devils which fallen upon us, may say, as they said in that poor man of old, We Are many; and these many Devils have our hearts on their par•s;
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and not a few of them are fetch'd from his Decei•fulness. Hence particularly, this Father of Lies, is called in Rev. 12.9. The old Serpent; he has not only the paw of the Lion, but also the head of the Serpent, and he has wiles as well as darts to molest us with.
and not a few of them Are fetched from his Decei•fulness. Hence particularly, this Father of Lies, is called in Rev. 12.9. The old Serpent; he has not only the paw of the lion, but also the head of the Serpent, and he has wiles as well as darts to molest us with.
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Thirdly, you have overcome a restless Enemy. 'Tis said of him in 1 Pet 5.8. He goes about. Like his eldest Son, Cain, he is A Vagabond: he gave that account of himself, in Job 1.7. I came from going to and fro in the Earth.
Thirdly, you have overcome a restless Enemy. It's said of him in 1 Pet 5.8. He Goes about. Like his eldest Son, Cain, he is A Vagabond: he gave that account of himself, in Job 1.7. I Come from going to and from in the Earth.
For such a busy Enemy to be overcome, how great a thing is it! It remains that I entreat the younger men as Brethren, upon such Articles as these. Application.
For such a busy Enemy to be overcome, how great a thing is it! It remains that I entreat the younger men as Brothers, upon such Articles as these. Application.
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and that have the curse of Cham upon you, to be the Servants of servants. Let me tell you plainly, fairly, faithfully, who among you, are yet the Slaves of the Wicked One.
and that have the curse of Cham upon you, to be the Servants of Servants. Let me tell you plainly, fairly, faithfully, who among you, Are yet the Slaves of the Wicked One.
The Apostle expresses it in Col 1.13. God has delivered us from the power of d•rknes•, and hath transpl•nted us into the Kingdom of his d•ar Son. Therefore you young men that are yet in dark•es•; you that are ignorant of God and Christ, whom to know as Life eternal:
The Apostle Expresses it in Col 1.13. God has Delivered us from the power of d•rknes•, and hath transpl•nted us into the Kingdom of his d•ar Son. Therefore you young men that Are yet in dark•es•; you that Are ignorant of God and christ, whom to know as Life Eternal:
horrible pilgrimages, whippings, cutting•, f•stings, and miserable Tortur•s we know to be the de•otions of the poor Pagans whom the devil is yet a Leader to;
horrible Pilgrimages, whippings, cutting•, f•stings, and miserable Tortur•s we know to be the de•otions of the poor Pagans whom the Devil is yet a Leader to;
As, the Devil and his Angels, thus the Dev l •nd his V•ss••s, must be together punished in E•e•l•sting Fire. In the Day of the Lord tha• shall burn as an Oven, the Lord Jesus Christ will say to the impenit•nt young man, since you like so well to be with •he Devil, you shall now go and be with him for ever.
As, the devil and his Angels, thus the Dev l •nd his V•ss••s, must be together punished in E•e•l•sting Fire. In the Day of the Lord tha• shall burn as an Oven, the Lord jesus christ will say to the impenit•nt young man, since you like so well to be with •he devil, you shall now go and be with him for ever.
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O consider of it, and follow this one Counsel, Change your Service. Young men, are •ou not old enough to be bound unto some Servic• that may be for your future and endless benefit? Behold, such a Service I shall now set before you.
Oh Consider of it, and follow this one Counsel, Change your Service. Young men, Are •ou not old enough to be bound unto Some Servic• that may be for your future and endless benefit? Behold, such a Service I shall now Set before you.
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Wherefore Tear and Break your Covenant with Satan, for he has made you his own, by Covenant as well as Conquest. Had you written and signed such a Covenant in your Blood, as the monstrous Witches use to do, there were yet room for the annulling of it;
Wherefore Tear and Break your Covenant with Satan, for he has made you his own, by Covenant as well as Conquest. Had you written and signed such a Covenant in your Blood, as the monstrous Witches use to do, there were yet room for the annulling of it;
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unto whom you ow all manner of Service; Repair to God in Christ, and say as in Isa. 26.13. O Lord our God, other Lords besides thee, have had dominion over us, but by thee only will we make mention of thy Name.
unto whom you owe all manner of Service; Repair to God in christ, and say as in Isaiah 26.13. Oh Lord our God, other lords beside thee, have had dominion over us, but by thee only will we make mention of thy Name.
Even so, say unto him, Lord, I have hitherto been a Slave of the Devil and I mourn to think that so much of my youth has been lost in this unhappy Slavery;
Even so, say unto him, Lord, I have hitherto been a Slave of the devil and I mourn to think that so much of my youth has been lost in this unhappy Slavery;
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Whenever the Devil urges you to an evil thing, rebuke and repel his Temptations, with such an Answer as our Sa•iour once ga•e unto him, in Mat. 16.23. Get thee beh•nd 〈 ◊ 〉 Satan.
Whenever the devil urges you to an evil thing, rebuke and repel his Temptations, with such an Answer as our Sa•iour once ga•e unto him, in Mathew 16.23. Get thee beh•nd 〈 ◊ 〉 Satan.
Courageously reply, Satan, have done, and, Satan, be go•e! and make him turn his back upon you, by turning of yours upon him. But there are some sins, to which your age is more emin•ntly inclined,
Courageously reply, Satan, have done, and, Satan, be go•e! and make him turn his back upon you, by turning of yours upon him. But there Are Some Sins, to which your age is more emin•ntly inclined,
I pray, let These be the Objects of your more undoubted victory, and therefore of your more solicitous watchfulness. It was the Advice of the Apostle to that young man, whom old Chrysostom I remember, very justly styl'd, a wonderful youth, in 2 Tim. 2.22. Flee youthful lusts. As there are the Lusts of every place; the Prophet notes it about the Chaldeans, they were a bitter and hasty and furious people;
I pray, let These be the Objects of your more undoubted victory, and Therefore of your more solicitous watchfulness. It was the advice of the Apostle to that young man, whom old Chrysostom I Remember, very justly styled, a wondered youth, in 2 Tim. 2.22. Flee youthful Lustiest. As there Are the Lustiest of every place; the Prophet notes it about the Chaldeans, they were a bitter and hasty and furious people;
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and the Apostle notes it about the Cretians, they were a people grievously given to Lying: the Levity of France, the Haughtiness of Spain, the Revengfulness of Italy, and the Drunkenness of Germany, has been the Remark of us Engl•sh-men, who perhaps give too great Instances o• •ll those vices.
and the Apostle notes it about the Cretians, they were a people grievously given to Lying: the Levity of France, the Haughtiness of Spain, the Revengfulness of Italy, and the drunkenness of Germany, has been the Remark of us Engl•sh-men, who perhaps give too great Instances o• •ll those vices.
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here, cedendo vincimus; these are the Enemies whereof the Captain of our Salvation has given us that word of Command, Flee! But what are they? what be the Names of them?
Here, cedendo vincimus; these Are the Enemies whereof the Captain of our Salvation has given us that word of Command, Flee! But what Are they? what be the Names of them?
First, Overcome the Devil, when he Tempts you to the youthful sin of Evil-company-keeping. Where may you look to see a carnal young man? The wise man ha• told us, in Prov. 7.7. I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man.
First, Overcome the devil, when he Tempts you to the youthful since of Evil-company-keeping. Where may you look to see a carnal young man? The wise man ha• told us, in Curae 7.7. I beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man.
The Devil would fain de•oy young men, into the Knots, and Bouts of what they call, Good Fellowship; he would perswade them to Merry-Meetings, and link them with such Associates as will Drink and Drab and Game,
The devil would fain de•oy young men, into the Knots, and Bouts of what they call, Good Fellowship; he would persuade them to Merry-Meetings, and link them with such Associates as will Drink and Drab and Game,
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and be infinitely wicked, and help to drown one another in perdition ▪ But when you are thus tempted, by the Devil, forget not the caution of your Saviour, My Son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
and be infinitely wicked, and help to drown one Another in perdition ▪ But when you Are thus tempted, by the devil, forget not the caution of your Saviour, My Son, if Sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
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If you have been seduced into a Society and Intimacy with ungodly persons, imagine that you hear that Counsel from on High un•o you, Depart from the Tents of those wick•d ones,
If you have been seduced into a Society and Intimacy with ungodly Persons, imagine that you hear that Counsel from on High un•o you, Depart from the Tents of those wick•d ones,
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for I will k•ep the Commandments of my God! unto those wild Creatures, unto whom the Lord Jesus will one day say, Depart, ye cursed, into everlasting Fire? O let not the Devil cause •ou now to be Familiar with the Robbers and the Cut-throa•s of your Souls;
for I will k•ep the commandments of my God! unto those wild Creatures, unto whom the Lord jesus will one day say, Depart, you cursed, into everlasting Fire? Oh let not the devil cause •ou now to be Familiar with the Robbers and the Cut-throa•s of your Souls;
Secondly, Overcome the Devil when he tempts you to the youthful sin of Ʋncleanness. It is a passage relating probably to the young men of Sodom, in Job 36.14. They dy in youth, their life is among the unclean.
Secondly, Overcome the devil when he tempts you to the youthful since of Ʋncleanness. It is a passage relating probably to the young men of Sodom, in Job 36.14. They die in youth, their life is among the unclean.
The Ʋncleannesses into the Quagmires whereof young men too often plunge themselves, to use the Apostles cleanly Language, 'tis a shame to speak of them. 'Tis a monstrous and a cursed wantonness, wherein young people too often indulge themselves;
The Ʋncleannesses into the Quagmires whereof young men too often plunge themselves, to use the Apostles cleanly Language, it's a shame to speak of them. It's a monstrous and a cursed wantonness, wherein young people too often indulge themselves;
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and some things that are counted the parts of a gentile breeding do but cast oyl into the Hellish Flames of that wantonness: I mean particularly promiscuous Dancings, against which the faithful Servants of God in all Ages have born their very zealous Testimonies.
and Some things that Are counted the parts of a gentile breeding doe but cast oil into the Hellish Flames of that wantonness: I mean particularly promiscuous Dancings, against which the faithful Servants of God in all Ages have born their very zealous Testimonies.
The Apostles in Rom. 13 13. and in 1 Pet. 4.3. condemn, that which we translate Rioting and Revelling, and they joyn it with Ʋncleanness; now the most accurate and renowned Criticks in the Greek Tongue, affirm Dancings to be intended by the word that is used there.
The Apostles in Rom. 13 13. and in 1 Pet. 4.3. condemn, that which we translate Rioting and Reveling, and they join it with Ʋncleanness; now the most accurate and renowned Critics in the Greek Tongue, affirm Dancings to be intended by the word that is used there.
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Yea, whole Councils and Synods in the primitive Times have bitterly stigmatized promiscuous D•ncing•; and in later Ages the Waldenses declaimed against them as, The processions of the Devil.
Yea, Whole Councils and Synods in the primitive Times have bitterly stigmatized promiscuous D•ncing•; and in later Ages the Waldenses declaimed against them as, The procession of the devil.
Yea, a sober Papist, having the devotion of a Drexelius has not stuck to say, A dance is a Ring, whereof the Devil is the Center, and all his Angels the Circumference.
Yea, a Sobrium Papist, having the devotion of a Drexelius has not stuck to say, A dance is a Ring, whereof the devil is the Centre, and all his Angels the Circumference.
I desire young people to come away from all promiscuous dancings, lest the same Devils which usually fetch away alive one of the Crew in the Dances of our Indians, do as terrible a thing to your Immortal Souls. But herewithal, Avoid all Ʋncleanness whatsoever;
I desire young people to come away from all promiscuous dancings, lest the same Devils which usually fetch away alive one of the Crew in the Dances of our Indians, do as terrible a thing to your Immortal Souls. But herewithal, Avoid all Ʋncleanness whatsoever;
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and particularly, beware of having light thoughts about some sorts of Ʋncleanness wherein many young people have been so infatuated as to excuse themselves.
and particularly, beware of having Light thoughts about Some sorts of Ʋncleanness wherein many young people have been so infatuated as to excuse themselves.
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There are abominable self-pollutions which many that would be loath to commit other kinds of Ʋncleanness, look upon as little, venial, easy peccadillo's; albeit these are the Effeminacies, whereof we are assured, in 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. They that live in them, shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.
There Are abominable self-pollutions which many that would be loath to commit other Kinds of Ʋncleanness, look upon as little, venial, easy peccadillo's; albeit these Are the Effeminacies, whereof we Are assured, in 1 Cor. 6.9, 10. They that live in them, shall not inherit the Kingdom of God.
and sin against God? and with the famous young Nicetas, even spit your very Tongues in the face of any that shall urge you to throw your selves into the deep ditch, into which they fail that are abhorred of the Lord.
and since against God? and with the famous young Nicetas, even spit your very Tongues in the face of any that shall urge you to throw your selves into the deep ditch, into which they fail that Are abhorred of the Lord.
Thirdly, Overcome the Devil, when he tempts you to the youthful sin of Drunkenness. 'Tis a sharp Irony in the Speech of the Wiseman to the young man, Eccl. 11.9. Rejoice, O young man in thy youth, and let thy heart chear thee in the days of thy youth.
Thirdly, Overcome the devil, when he tempts you to the youthful since of drunkenness. It's a sharp Irony in the Speech of the Wiseman to the young man, Ecclesiastes 11.9. Rejoice, Oh young man in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth.
Alas, how common is it for young persons to be at merry Bouts, and there to disguise themselves by a sin so much worse than Beastly, that the very Bruits themselves cannot be frequently or easily compelled into it!
Alas, how Common is it for young Persons to be At merry Bouts, and there to disguise themselves by a since so much Worse than Beastly, that the very Bruits themselves cannot be frequently or Easily compelled into it!
Hence, how many Drunkards have at the last roared out, Ale-houses are Hell-houses! Know it, that at the last, you shall for every cup of pleasure here (as one expresses it) receive a gallon of Wo. Let all young people take up a just prejudice against this youthful, but woful vice;
Hence, how many Drunkards have At the last roared out, Alehouses Are Hellhouses! Know it, that At the last, you shall for every cup of pleasure Here (as one Expresses it) receive a gallon of Wo. Let all young people take up a just prejudice against this youthful, but woeful vice;
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and bear in mind that word of God in Isa 28.1. Wo to Drunkards. Young men, 'twill bring a wo upon your Names; your Credi• irreparably falls and breaks every time you Reel with Drink.
and bear in mind that word of God in Isaiah 28.1. Woe to Drunkards. Young men, it'll bring a woe upon your Names; your Credi• irreparably falls and breaks every time you Reel with Drink.
But above all, 'twill bring a wo upon your Spirits; 'twill besot the Reason with a foaming madness; 'twill enflame the Conscience more than if you had swallow'd flaming Sulphur; 'twill plunge the Soul into intollerable and interminable Miseries.
But above all, it'll bring a woe upon your Spirits; it'll besot the Reason with a foaming madness; it'll inflame the Conscience more than if you had swallowed flaming Sulphur; it'll plunge the Soul into intolerable and interminable Misery's.
if you live so, and yet I can hardly say you live, inasmuch as you are dead while you live. 'Tis a profane and lying Speech sometimes used, That a drunken man gets no Harm;
if you live so, and yet I can hardly say you live, inasmuch as you Are dead while you live. It's a profane and lying Speech sometime used, That a drunken man gets no Harm;
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However, the irrec•••mable Drunkard cannot escape the v•ngeance of ete•••l F•r•, he must be Tormented f•r-ever in those Fires, from whence his vain and sad cries w•ll be c•ntinually going up, O f•r a d••p of w••er to 〈 … 〉 ••ng•e!
However, the irrec•••mable Drunkard cannot escape the v•ngeance of ete•••l F•r•, he must be Tormented f•r-ever in those Fires, from whence his vain and sad cries w•ll be c•ntinually going up, Oh f•r a d••p of w••er to 〈 … 〉 ••ng•e!
Fourthly, Overcome the devil when he tempts you to the youthful sin of Haughtiness. We read concerning a Novice, in 1 Tim. 3.6. there is danger least being lifted up with P•ide, he fall into the condemnation of the Devil.
Fourthly, Overcome the Devil when he tempts you to the youthful since of Haughtiness. We read Concerning a Novice, in 1 Tim. 3.6. there is danger least being lifted up with P•ide, he fallen into the condemnation of the devil.
The Devil will ••p •ou into some grievous fall, when once he has got you lifted •p with pride. But, there is also a more childish kind of pride, which the airy minds of young people, are too prone unto;
The devil will ••p •ou into Some grievous fallen, when once he has god you lifted •p with pride. But, there is also a more childish kind of pride, which the airy minds of young people, Are too prove unto;
and that is, A pride in Apparel. There is a certain flant of Gayety and Vanity in Attire, wherein young people do too often manifest their inward inclinations to Extravagancies;
and that is, A pride in Apparel. There is a certain flant of Gaiety and Vanity in Attire, wherein young people do too often manifest their inward inclinations to Extravagancies;
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We that are Protestants may blush to read what rebukes the graver sort of Roman Catholicks themselves have bestow'd upon such Exorbitancies. One of them has written a whole Book of Reprehensions to Naked Breasts and Shoulders; and others of them have published whole Discourses, Contre les vains Ornemens des femmes, against the vain Ornaments of the Femal• Sex. Young People, would you have O•naments? The Apostle says in 1 Pet. 5 5. Be Adorned with Humility; Humility it self is represented there as the most comely knot of Ribons in the world.
We that Are Protestants may blush to read what rebukes the graver sort of Roman Catholics themselves have bestowed upon such Extravagancies. One of them has written a Whole Book of Reprehensions to Naked Breasts and Shoulders; and Others of them have published Whole Discourses, Contre les vains Ornemens des femmes, against the vain Ornament of the Femal• Sex. Young People, would you have O•naments? The Apostle Says in 1 Pet. 5 5. Be Adorned with Humility; Humility it self is represented there as the most comely knot of Ribbons in the world.
Let your Garments not want any Decency, but let your vertues be your chiefest Ornaments [ study 1 pet. 3.3, 4, 5. ] To use the Expressions of an Ancient;
Let your Garments not want any Decency, but let your Virtues be your chiefest Ornament [ study 1 pet. 3.3, 4, 5. ] To use the Expressions of an Ancient;
I pray, ponder, whence you came; th•t will make you blush; ponder, what you are; tha• will make you sigh; ponder, what you go; that will make you shake. Mortify your Pride with all humbling Thoughts;
I pray, ponder, whence you Come; th•t will make you blush; ponder, what you Are; tha• will make you sighs; ponder, what you go; that will make you shake. Mortify your Pride with all humbling Thoughts;
Fifthly, Overcome the Devil, when he tempts you to the youthful sin of Inconside•ateness. It is mentioned as the rashness of many a young man, in Prov. 7.23. He is as a Bird hastning to the snare, and he knows not that it is for his life.
Fifthly, Overcome the devil, when he tempts you to the youthful since of Inconside•ateness. It is mentioned as the rashness of many a young man, in Curae 7.23. He is as a Bird hastening to the snare, and he knows not that it is for his life.
How few young persons are there, that ever trouble themselves about, wherefore's? and what if's? and the greatest consequences? For the most part they put none of their concerns into Ballances, and they come under that reproof, My people do not consider.
How few young Persons Are there, that ever trouble themselves about, wherefore's? and what if's? and the greatest consequences? For the most part they put none of their concerns into Balances, and they come under that reproof, My people do not Consider.
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But let young people now consider, that the God of Heaven is uttering over them such a wish as that in Deut. 32.29. O that they we•e wise, that they would consider their latter end? We read about a young Isaac, that it was his manner, to walk in the Fields for Meditation.
But let young people now Consider, that the God of Heaven is uttering over them such a wish as that in Deuteronomy 32.29. Oh that they we•e wise, that they would Consider their latter end? We read about a young Isaac, that it was his manner, to walk in the Fields for Meditation.
Retire, and look inward; consider, whether you have yet made your peace with God, and whether you are yet arriv'd unto a blessed Ʋnion and Communion with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Retire, and look inward; Consider, whither you have yet made your peace with God, and whither you Are yet arrived unto a blessed Ʋnion and Communion with the Lord jesus christ.
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Sixthly, Overcome the Devil, when he tempts you to the you•hful sin of Apostasy. Of many young persons may that complaint be made, in Hos. 6.4. your Goodness is as the morning cloud, and as the early Dew it goeth away.
Sixthly, Overcome the devil, when he tempts you to the you•hful since of Apostasy. Of many young Persons may that complaint be made, in Hos. 6.4. your goodness is as the morning cloud, and as the early Due it Goes away.
But what comes of all? They frequently vanish l•ke the morning cloud, and the early Dew; tho these people never could be really young Saints, yet from being seemingly such, they become old devils, as a wretched Proverb has expressed it;
But what comes of all? They frequently vanish l•ke the morning cloud, and the early Due; though these people never could be really young Saints, yet from being seemingly such, they become old Devils, as a wretched Proverb has expressed it;
such Backslidings will endanger your hearing that voice from Heaven, which thunderstruck the miserable Spira upon his Apostasy, Hence! Hence! thou vile Apostate!
such Backslidings will endanger your hearing that voice from Heaven, which thunderstruck the miserable Spira upon his Apostasy, Hence! Hence! thou vile Apostate!
and carry away the Sentence of thy Eternal Damnation in thy Soul! Forget not that word of the Lord Jesus, in Luc. 9.62. No man having put his hand to the Plough, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of H•aven.
and carry away the Sentence of thy Eternal Damnation in thy Soul! Forget not that word of the Lord jesus, in Luke 9.62. No man having put his hand to the Plough, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of H•aven.
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Lastly, Overcome the Devil, when he tempts you to the youthful sin of Mispending precious time. We are told of some young men, in Job 30.2. In whom old age is perished, or, as it may be rendred, In whom time is perished.
Lastly, Overcome the devil, when he tempts you to the youthful since of Misspending precious time. We Are told of Some young men, in Job 30.2. In whom old age is perished, or, as it may be rendered, In whom time is perished.
Time! this Treasure, the Enjoyment whereof is of all things the most uncertain, this Treasure, the Improvement whereof is of all things the most important;
Time! this Treasure, the Enjoyment whereof is of all things the most uncertain, this Treasure, the Improvement whereof is of all things the most important;
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The great God will make that solemn demand, What have you done with the time that I lent you? And then also, it will not be recoverable; what the Wiseman says of Love, may be said of this,
The great God will make that solemn demand, What have you done with the time that I lent you? And then also, it will not be recoverable; what the Wiseman Says of Love, may be said of this,
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Secondly, BY WHAT? And in general, the direction for us, is that of the Apostle, in Eph. 6.11. Put on the whole Armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil.
Secondly, BY WHAT? And in general, the direction for us, is that of the Apostle, in Ephesians 6.11. Put on the Whole Armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For a Belt, let the truths of God, be unto you as the girdle of your Loins; and unto the knowledge of divine Truths, add Sincerity of Heart and Integrity of Life before the Lord.
For a Belt, let the truths of God, be unto you as the girdle of your Loins; and unto the knowledge of divine Truths, add Sincerity of Heart and Integrity of Life before the Lord.
In short, there are two particular Directions, for our Encounters with the Wicked One; and the quoting of two Texts may lay them sufficiently before us.
In short, there Are two particular Directions, for our Encounters with the Wicked One; and the quoting of two Texts may lay them sufficiently before us.
The Bible is a spiritual sword shaped and formed by the Inspirations of the Eternal Spirit; and for a Conflict with the Infernal Spirit, it is a sword whereof I may say as David of Goliah 's, There is none like it.
The bible is a spiritual sword shaped and formed by the Inspirations of the Eternal Spirit; and for a Conflict with the Infernal Spirit, it is a sword whereof I may say as David of Goliath is, There is none like it.
It is remarkable, that all the swords or words used by our Lord for the overcoming of the devil were fetched from that one Book of Deuteronomy; but how rich a Magazine, may the whole Bible then be unto us?
It is remarkable, that all the swords or words used by our Lord for the overcoming of the Devil were fetched from that one Book of Deuteronomy; but how rich a Magazine, may the Whole bible then be unto us?
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There was once a young Gentlewoman, that before he was Nine years old could say, all the New Testament by Heart. O that all young persons would every day seriously and pensively Read the Bible, till their Hearts were become,
There was once a young Gentlewoman, that before he was Nine Years old could say, all the New Testament by Heart. Oh that all young Persons would every day seriously and pensively Read the bible, till their Hearts were become,
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Young people, see that you become ready at Scripture; and learn to Fence with a sentence of Scripture against all the passes that the devil is making at you.
Young people, see that you become ready At Scripture; and Learn to Fence with a sentence of Scripture against all the passes that the Devil is making At you.
All the Commandments, all the Promises, all the Threatnings of the Bible, will be like so many swords all-edge, for your service against the wicked one. Let the devil see, that you bear in mind what is written in Eccl. 11.9. in Gal. 5.19, 20, 21. and other such awful places.
All the commandments, all the Promises, all the Threatenings of the bible, will be like so many swords allege, for your service against the wicked one. Let the Devil see, that you bear in mind what is written in Ecclesiastes 11.9. in Gal. 5.19, 20, 21. and other such awful places.
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First, Be watchful. Or, in Solomons Dialect, Be fearful. Here, quite contrary to what is in other Warfares, The best Souldier is he that feareth always. Be always on your guard;
First, Be watchful. Or, in Solomons Dialect, Be fearful. Here, quite contrary to what is in other Warfares, The best Soldier is he that fears always. Be always on your guard;
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Be so watchful, as to keep an Eye upon the Season which the devil may be most likely to make an Hour of temptation. Is it with you a time of Security? Are you grown formal, slighty, weary in Religion? Are your Graces in a slumber? Then wake presently;
Be so watchful, as to keep an Eye upon the Season which the Devil may be most likely to make an Hour of temptation. Is it with you a time of Security? are you grown formal, slighty, weary in Religion? are your Graces in a slumber? Then wake presently;
for if you be not now watchful, the devil will break your bones, as much as he did presumptuous Peters, when our Lord said unto him, in Luc. 22.31. Satan has desired to have you.
for if you be not now watchful, the Devil will break your bones, as much as he did presumptuous Peter's, when our Lord said unto him, in Luke 22.31. Satan has desired to have you.
Or, Is it with you a time of prosperity? Are you Outwardly under the smiles of God? Do Riches and Honours come in upon you? Be sure the Devil will now have a blow at you,
Or, Is it with you a time of Prosperity? are you Outwardly under the smiles of God? Do Riches and Honours come in upon you? Be sure the devil will now have a blow At you,
Or, are you Inwardly happy in the Light of Gods Countenance? Have you newly been sealed with Assurances of his Favour? Be sure you shall now also find that the Devil will not let you alone.
Or, Are you Inwardly happy in the Light of God's Countenance? Have you newly been sealed with Assurances of his Favour? Be sure you shall now also find that the devil will not let you alone.
When Paul had been in Raptures, we find in 2 Cor. 12.7. he is not long free from the Buffetings of the Devil. If we have been in the Mount with God, it is well if you been't quickly pushed upon breaking both Tables of the Law.
When Paul had been in Raptures, we find in 2 Cor. 12.7. he is not long free from the Buffetings of the devil. If we have been in the Mount with God, it is well if you beened quickly pushed upon breaking both Tables of the Law.
And yet also perswade your selves that in a time of Adversity too, you shan't be free from Temptation. He that fell upon our Lord, when he was hungry, will fall upon us when we are troubled. You had now need beware lest you either despise the chastening of the Lo•d, or faint, when rebuked of H•m;
And yet also persuade your selves that in a time of Adversity too, you shan't be free from Temptation. He that fell upon our Lord, when he was hungry, will fallen upon us when we Are troubled. You had now need beware lest you either despise the chastening of the Lo•d, or faint, when rebuked of H•m;
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That part of your disposition, which like a Dlilah, is most likely to betray you into the hands of the hellish Philistines, be most exact in your observations of;
That part of your disposition, which like a Dlilah, is most likely to betray you into the hands of the hellish philistines, be most exact in your observations of;
The best posture to fight the Devil in, is upon our knees. There was a woman once in this Land, very strangely possessed with divers devils who would audibly speak within her;
The best posture to fight the devil in, is upon our knees. There was a woman once in this Land, very strangely possessed with diverse Devils who would audibly speak within her;
Why, see to it, that by your daily prayers you Run to the Rock; a Dove in the clefts of that Rock, will be defended against all the Vultures of Hell that would seize upon it.
Why, see to it, that by your daily Prayers you Run to the Rock; a Dove in the clefts of that Rock, will be defended against all the Vultures of Hell that would seize upon it.
And let this be accompanied with a strong Faith in the Grace of Christ. Let that be the Fountain from whence we derive all our strength against the devil.
And let this be accompanied with a strong Faith in the Grace of christ. Let that be the Fountain from whence we derive all our strength against the Devil.
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wherein, as it has been observed long since, Dat cui { que } ordini quae ipsi conveniunt, he speaks things marvellously convenient and agreeable to them all.
wherein, as it has been observed long since, That cui { que } ordini Quae ipsi conveniunt, he speaks things marvellously convenient and agreeable to them all.
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Our holy John thought himself concerned in the Charge, which he had over-heard the Lord giving unto Peter, a little before he left the world, Feed my Lambs; and accordingly he does here take a most paternal and pathetick notice of the Lambs, in the Flock of the Lord Jesus;
Our holy John Thought himself concerned in the Charge, which he had overheard the Lord giving unto Peter, a little before he left the world, Feed my Lambs; and accordingly he does Here take a most paternal and pathetic notice of the Lambs, in the Flock of the Lord jesus;
Little Children scarce know any man or thing so soon as they know their Father; nor are they so fond of any man or thing as they are of their Fathe•. Now 'tis the prerogative of some little Children to know the great God,
Little Children scarce know any man or thing so soon as they know their Father; nor Are they so found of any man or thing as they Are of their Fathe•. Now it's the prerogative of Some little Children to know the great God,
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and thus the Angels, are styled, The Sons of God. Hence man also, every man may say unto God, our Father; we all owe unto God, our Production and Original; and,
and thus the Angels, Are styled, The Sons of God. Hence man also, every man may say unto God, our Father; we all owe unto God, our Production and Original; and,
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as the Apostle Paul speaks in the words of the Greek Poet, Aratus, in Acts 17.18. We are his Offspring. Thus, little Children should betimes be sensible of this, I am newly come out of the hands of the great God;
as the Apostle Paul speaks in the words of the Greek Poet, Aratus, in Acts 17.18. We Are his Offspring. Thus, little Children should betimes be sensible of this, I am newly come out of the hands of the great God;
God owns a Paternity unto gracious little Children, by undertaking of their Patronage. Indeed, there is a contract and a consent of them concerning it;
God owns a Paternity unto gracious little Children, by undertaking of their Patronage. Indeed, there is a contract and a consent of them Concerning it;
They see that their natural Fathers cannot Relieve all their wants, and Remove all their woes, and prevent all their fears; and hence the glorious God, upon an humble Request of theirs, becomes concerned as a Father for them.
They see that their natural Father's cannot Relieve all their Wants, and Remove all their woes, and prevent all their fears; and hence the glorious God, upon an humble Request of theirs, becomes concerned as a Father for them.
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Thirdly, Gracious little Children may look upon God as their Father, in respect of Adoption. God in his free grace, accounts them his Children, through the Sonship of the Lord Jesus Christ;
Thirdly, Gracious little Children may look upon God as their Father, in respect of Adoption. God in his free grace, accounts them his Children, through the Sonship of the Lord jesus christ;
they are call'd in Isa. 53.10. The Seed of that Lord; they are born of him, and born twice perhaps within one seven years. Proposition II. Gracious little Children endeavour to Know God, as thus an Heavenly Father to them.
they Are called in Isaiah 53.10. The Seed of that Lord; they Are born of him, and born twice perhaps within one seven Years. Proposition II Gracious little Children endeavour to Know God, as thus an Heavenly Father to them.
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They think that without some Knowledge of these things they must grind like Sampson with his Eyes put out by Hellish Philistines; and they tr•mble at such a Doom as that, in Isa. 27.11.
They think that without Some Knowledge of these things they must grind like Sampson with his Eyes put out by Hellish philistines; and they tr•mble At such a Doom as that, in Isaiah 27.11.
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Secondly, Gracious little Children would not be without an assured Knowledge, that in the furthest and the sweetest sense, God is indeed a Father to them;
Secondly, Gracious little Children would not be without an assured Knowledge, that in the furthest and the Sweetest sense, God is indeed a Father to them;
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Seemeth it unto you a light thing to be a Kings Son-in-law? So 'tis not a light thing in the Opinion of these, to become the Children of that God, who is a great King, and whose Name is Dreadful. Gracious little Children are sensible, that they have been the children of wrath,
Seems it unto you a Light thing to be a Kings Son-in-law? So it's not a Light thing in the Opinion of these, to become the Children of that God, who is a great King, and whose Name is Dreadful. Gracious little Children Are sensible, that they have been the children of wrath,
and the Children of Hell, and that while they were in their sins they have had the Devil for their father; but when they read the eighth Chapter to the Romans, they count it a thing of inexpressible importance for them, to get into the liberty of the Sons of God.
and the Children of Hell, and that while they were in their Sins they have had the devil for their father; but when they read the eighth Chapter to the Roman, they count it a thing of inexpressible importance for them, to get into the liberty of the Sons of God.
It affects them to see how the children of men are divided, in 1 Joh. 3.10. Either the children of God, or the children of the Devil; and they can by no means bear to continue the children of so black a father as the Devil is.
It affects them to see how the children of men Are divided, in 1 John 3.10. Either the children of God, or the children of the devil; and they can by no means bear to continue the children of so black a father as the devil is.
First, They place on God, the Affection which is due unto a father. A father, is a Name all made up of love. As the fatherly love of God unto gracious little Children is very marvellous;
First, They place on God, the Affection which is due unto a father. A father, is a Name all made up of love. As the fatherly love of God unto gracious little Children is very marvellous;
for thus 'tis said in 1 Joh 3.1. Behold, what manner of love, the Father has bestow'd upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God! So the Filial Love of these Children unto God, is likewise, Behold, what manner of love!
for thus it's said in 1 John 3.1. Behold, what manner of love, the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God! So the Filial Love of these Children unto God, is likewise, Behold, what manner of love!
Secondly, They pay to God, the Reverence which is due unto a father. They dare not therefore be rude, sawcy, impudent, in the special presence of the Lord;
Secondly, They pay to God, the reverence which is due unto a father. They Dare not Therefore be rude, saucy, impudent, in the special presence of the Lord;
if then I be a Father, where is my Honour? Gracious little Children give unto their God the Honour of a father; if they speak of God, it is in a most humble serious, awful strain;
if then I be a Father, where is my Honour? Gracious little Children give unto their God the Honour of a father; if they speak of God, it is in a most humble serious, awful strain;
but render a most full, profound, absolute Obedience thereunto. Our Lord Jesus could say unto God, as in Luc. 22.42. Father, not my will, but thine be done;
but render a most full, profound, absolute obedience thereunto. Our Lord jesus could say unto God, as in Luke 22.42. Father, not my will, but thine be done;
Fourthly, They have a Dependance on God as Children on a Father. Gracious Children are praying Children, they won't easily let a day pass them without praying to God,
Fourthly, They have a Dependence on God as Children on a Father. Gracious Children Are praying Children, they won't Easily let a day pass them without praying to God,
There was a very little Child whose prayers were so freq•ent and so fervent, that a Neighbour which discovered them cryed out, The prayers of that Child will sink me to the bottom of Hell.
There was a very little Child whose Prayers were so freq•ent and so fervent, that a Neighbour which discovered them cried out, The Prayers of that Child will sink me to the bottom of Hell.
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Again, gracious little Children, will use to pray with Comfort. These Children are comfortably perswaded of success in their Cryes to God, as Children in theirs unto a Father;
Again, gracious little Children, will use to pray with Comfort. These Children Are comfortably persuaded of success in their Cries to God, as Children in theirs unto a Father;
and they argue at that rate, in Mat. 7.11. If ye, be•ng Evil, know how to give good gifts unto your Children, how much more shall your Father which is in Heaven! As Luther would say, That word, my Father, used by a praying Saint, all the Rhetorick and Eloquence in the world could never equal it.
and they argue At that rate, in Mathew 7.11. If you, be•ng Evil, know how to give good Gifts unto your Children, how much more shall your Father which is in Heaven! As Luther would say, That word, my Father, used by a praying Saint, all the Rhetoric and Eloquence in the world could never equal it.
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Since God is their Father, they expect that their Father will Pity them, that their Father will counsel them, that their Father will supply them, and make them happy for-ever.
Since God is their Father, they expect that their Father will Pity them, that their Father will counsel them, that their Father will supply them, and make them happy forever.
but they are Children that will talk and walk just like their father. Thus our Lord says in Luc. 6.35. Be and do like to God, and you shall be the children of the Highest.
but they Are Children that will talk and walk just like their father. Thus our Lord Says in Luke 6.35. Be and do like to God, and you shall be the children of the Highest.
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When Caesar saw an intimate Acquaintance of his, amo•g the Murderers, that were assaulting of him, he most bitterly cry'd out, What, my child among them! Thus a Child who•e heart God has touched, thinks with himself, If such an one as I sin, it will be as if a Child should go to stab his Father;
When Caesar saw an intimate Acquaintance of his, amo•g the Murderers, that were assaulting of him, he most bitterly cried out, What, my child among them! Thus a Child who•e heart God has touched, thinks with himself, If such an one as I sin, it will be as if a Child should go to stab his Father;
It is related of Croesus, that he had a dumb Son; which Son seeing a Souldier about killing of his Father, he was in such an Agony, that tho' he never spoke before,
It is related of Croesus, that he had a dumb Son; which Son seeing a Soldier about killing of his Father, he was in such an Agony, that though he never spoke before,
If he be tempted unto Cursing, Swearing, Lying, or the calling of wicked Names, he thinks, No, my Heavenly Father does cast Children into those flames where they shall not have a drop of water to cool their Tongues, for such crimes as these!
If he be tempted unto Cursing, Swearing, Lying, or the calling of wicked Names, he thinks, No, my Heavenly Father does cast Children into those flames where they shall not have a drop of water to cool their Tongues, for such crimes as these!
He abhors all that is contrary to the thrice-Holy-God. Proposition III. It is the peculiar priviledge of gracious little Children thus to know the Almighty God.
He abhors all that is contrary to the thrice-Holy-God. Proposition III. It is the peculiar privilege of gracious little Children thus to know the Almighty God.
he speaks, as if before he had bin weaned, there had been some hope and some faith on God, beginning to dawn in his little Soul. And such a Child seems Timothy to have been;
he speaks, as if before he had been weaned, there had been Some hope and Some faith on God, beginning to dawn in his little Soul. And such a Child seems Timothy to have been;
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When the N•ble Romanus was Martyr'd, in one of the Primitive Persentions, a little Child but seven years old, bravely suffered with him ▪ for asserting the Christian Religion, which (said the child,
When the N•ble Romanus was Martyred, in one of the Primitive Persentions, a little Child but seven Years old, bravely suffered with him ▪ for asserting the Christian Religion, which (said the child,
Yea, many children then accompanied their courageous Parents, in receiving the Crown of M•rtyrdom. And certainly, those were very well disposed little children, who in the horrible Marian Dayes, came about the Martyr Lawrence; as he was dying in the flames,
Yea, many children then accompanied their courageous Parents, in receiving the Crown of M•rtyrdom. And Certainly, those were very well disposed little children, who in the horrible Marian Days, Come about the Martyr Lawrence; as he was dying in the flames,
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M•reover, some worthy men, have made Collections, of Histories, concerning little children, that ha•e given wonderful Instances of an Early Piety befo•e they left the world.
M•reover, Some worthy men, have made Collections, of Histories, Concerning little children, that ha•e given wondered Instances of an Early Piety befo•e they left the world.
The Excellent Janewa•, has done excellently well this way, in his T•kens for Ch•ld••n which little Books, I most affe•tionately Recommend unto the perusal of you all.
The Excellent Janewa•, has done excellently well this Way, in his T•kens for Ch•ld••n which little Books, I most affe•tionately Recommend unto the perusal of you all.
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and being, in his lingring sickness, told of a fair Estate which he might live to enjoy, bravely answered, I had rather have the Kingdom of Heaven, than a thousand such Inheritances!
and being, in his lingering sickness, told of a fair Estate which he might live to enjoy, bravely answered, I had rather have the Kingdom of Heaven, than a thousand such Inheritances!
He writes of a Girl also remarkable for Devotions, which being converted unto God, when eight or nine years old, not long after dy'd in the midst of incredible Raptures, wherein she cry'd out, Oh! If you knew what Christ were!
He writes of a Girl also remarkable for Devotions, which being converted unto God, when eight or nine Years old, not long After died in the midst of incredible Raptures, wherein she cried out, Oh! If you knew what christ were!
He writes of another brought home to God, when between four or five years old, which would sometimes be thinking, O what are they doing, that are already in Heaven!
He writes of Another brought home to God, when between four or five Years old, which would sometime be thinking, Oh what Are they doing, that Are already in Heaven!
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To Male-children, I might particularly mention one who at the age of twelve years, among other expressions of an unusual seriousness and gravity, wrote from his Lodging at Camb•i•ge to his Father in Dorchester. — These very syllables.
To Male children, I might particularly mention one who At the age of twelve Years, among other expressions of an unusual seriousness and gravity, wrote from his Lodging At Camb•i•ge to his Father in Dorchester. — These very syllables.
contradicting that Needless Proverb, soon ripe, soon rotten. To Female Children, I might mention, Ann Greenough, the Daughter of Mr. William Greenough Deceased;
contradicting that Needless Proverb, soon ripe, soon rotten. To Female Children, I might mention, Ann Greenough, the Daughter of Mr. William Greenough Deceased;
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who left the world, when she was but about five years old, and yet gave astonishing Discoveries of a Regard unto God and Christ & her own Soul, before she went away.
who left the world, when she was but about five Years old, and yet gave astonishing Discoveries of a Regard unto God and christ & her own Soul, before she went away.
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and had an unspeakable Delight in Catechising. She would put strange Questions about eternal things, and make Answers her self that were extreamly pertinent.
and had an unspeakable Delight in Catechising. She would put strange Questions about Eternal things, and make Answers her self that were extremely pertinent.
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When she fell sick at last of a Consumption, she would not by any sports be diverted from the Thoughts of Death, wherein she took such pleasure that she did not care to hear of any thing else.
When she fell sick At last of a Consumption, she would not by any sports be diverted from the Thoughts of Death, wherein she took such pleasure that she did not care to hear of any thing Else.
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Indeed, those few little Children, that are descended of Believing Parents, have the same God that their Paren•s have chosen bo•h for themselves & theirs,
Indeed, those few little Children, that Are descended of Believing Parents, have the same God that their Paren•s have chosen bo•h for themselves & theirs,
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and at what age that is, our God has not, that I remember, expresly spoken; which ought therefore to hasten the cares of little Children, about their own Salvation.
and At what age that is, our God has not, that I Remember, expressly spoken; which ought Therefore to hasten the Cares of little Children, about their own Salvation.
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We may with a special Reference to little Children speak in such terms as those, in Psal. 14.2, 3. The Lord looked down from Heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand and seek God;
We may with a special Referente to little Children speak in such terms as those, in Psalm 14.2, 3. The Lord looked down from Heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand and seek God;
About the generality of little Children, it may be complained as in Jer. 4.22. they are sottish Children, and they have no understanding, they are wise to do evil,
About the generality of little Children, it may be complained as in Jer. 4.22. they Are sottish Children, and they have no understanding, they Are wise to do evil,
but to do good they have no knowledge; or it may be complained as in Isa. 1.4. A seed of evil Doers, children that are corrupters, they have forsaken the Lord.
but to do good they have no knowledge; or it may be complained as in Isaiah 1.4. A seed of evil Doers, children that Are corrupters, they have forsaken the Lord.
As 'twas said of a dutiful and a towardly Child, in Gen. 44 20. His father loved him; unspeakably and infinitely more loving is the love of God unto all gracious little Children.
As 'twas said of a dutiful and a towardly Child, in Gen. 44 20. His father loved him; unspeakably and infinitely more loving is the love of God unto all gracious little Children.
He feels their sorrows with a most parental Sympathy; a•d if at any time he Chastise them with necessary Afflictions, he says upon it, My Bowels are troubled for them, I will surely have mercy upon them.
He feels their sorrows with a most parental sympathy; a•d if At any time he Chastise them with necessary Afflictions, he Says upon it, My Bowels Are troubled for them, I will surely have mercy upon them.
Tho' they desire to do and he better, yet they are attended with many daily childish weaknesses; but then our God says, in Mal. 3.17. I will spare them as a man spareth his own Son, that serveth him.
Though they desire to do and he better, yet they Are attended with many daily childish Weaknesses; but then our God Says, in Malachi 3.17. I will spare them as a man spares his own Son, that serves him.
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Yea, if thro' Temptation they fall into grosser Scandals, nevertheless when they come to loath and judge themselves for their miscarriages, the Lord will be as ready to forgive them,
Yea, if through Temptation they fallen into grosser Scandals, nevertheless when they come to loath and judge themselves for their miscarriages, the Lord will be as ready to forgive them,
If Children go to a Father for any convenient thing 'tis but, Ask and Have; much more is the blessed Access and Success which gracious little children have in their Supplications to the Lord.
If Children go to a Father for any convenient thing it's but, Ask and Have; much more is the blessed Access and Success which gracious little children have in their Supplications to the Lord.
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Of their prayer, we may say as in Prov. 15.8. 'Tis his Delight. God propounds to them, Children, what do you want? What would you have? Children, what shall I do for you? And he delights to see them, spreading their Ails before him.
Of their prayer, we may say as in Curae 15.8. It's his Delight. God propounds to them, Children, what do you want? What would you have? Children, what shall I do for you? And he delights to see them, spreading their Ails before him.
Let all Parents endeavour that their Children may be those gracious Ones which may know God for their Father. Methinks, you that are the Fathers of these poor little Creatures,
Let all Parents endeavour that their Children may be those gracious Ones which may know God for their Father. Methinks, you that Are the Father's of these poor little Creatures,
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First, have you no Kindness for your poor children? 'Tis by your means, that they are now born defiled, depraved, horribly polluted, with Original Sin, and fearfully perishing under the wrath and curse of God;
First, have you no Kindness for your poor children? It's by your means, that they Are now born defiled, depraved, horribly polluted, with Original since, and fearfully perishing under the wrath and curse of God;
and what amends will you make 'em, for this infinite wrong? It was the law for a man that had wounded another, in Exod. 21.19. He shall cause him to be throughly healed.
and what amends will you make they, for this infinite wrong? It was the law for a man that had wounded Another, in Exod 21.19. He shall cause him to be thoroughly healed.
And will you do nothing towards healing those prodigious wounds, which your Falls have caused your Children to lie bleeding under? Your poor Children, can you endure to see them starving, burning, dying before your Eyes? but thus they are till by Conversion they are become gracious little Children. We read in Lam. 4.3. Even the Sea-monsters draw out the Breasts, they give suck to their young ones.
And will you do nothing towards healing those prodigious wounds, which your Falls have caused your Children to lie bleeding under? Your poor Children, can you endure to see them starving, burning, dying before your Eyes? but thus they Are till by Conversion they Are become gracious little Children. We read in Lam. 4.3. Even the Sea-monsters draw out the Breasts, they give suck to their young ones.
and I'le give thee thy wages. 'Tis tho charge which God has given you, about your Children, in Eph. 6.4. Bring them up in th• Nurture and Admonition of the Lord.
and I'll give thee thy wages. It's though charge which God has given you, about your Children, in Ephesians 6.4. Bring them up in th• Nurture and Admonition of the Lord.
you that make it not your study, to see your Offspring become gracious little Children, are willing that God should never have any honour in the world, afte• this Generation shall be expired.
you that make it not your study, to see your Offspring become gracious little Children, Are willing that God should never have any honour in the world, afte• this Generation shall be expired.
Which of you had not rather have a Joseph than an Esau, for his Age to lean upon? And when you leave your Children, or your Children leave you, how much would you give to have just Hopes, of having their Company in the sweet Joyes, of the Third Heaven for-ever? Besides, it will be a blessed mark upon your Souls, it will be a sign tha• you are among the Children of Abraham, if you Command your Children to keep the way of the Lord.
Which of you had not rather have a Joseph than an Esau, for his Age to lean upon? And when you leave your Children, or your Children leave you, how much would you give to have just Hope's, of having their Company in the sweet Joys, of the Third Heaven forever? Beside, it will be a blessed mark upon your Souls, it will be a Signen tha• you Are among the Children of Abraham, if you Command your Children to keep the Way of the Lord.
as Manoah of old, How shall we order the child, and what shall we do unto him? There are four things by which you may save the Souls of your little Children;
as Manoah of old, How shall we order the child, and what shall we do unto him? There Are four things by which you may save the Souls of your little Children;
the Mother is first mentioned, because that she commonly first loses her Authority. Look to it, that you keep up a Fear of you, in the hearts of your Children,
the Mother is First mentioned, Because that she commonly First loses her authority. Look to it, that you keep up a fear of you, in the hearts of your Children,
and without this he had never prov'd so wise a man. Let your Children be most frequently, seriously, exactly Catechised; and let your Admonitions teach them,
and without this he had never proved so wise a man. Let your Children be most frequently, seriously, exactly Catechised; and let your Admonitions teach them,
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A Third thing necessary, is, your Inspection. As our Lord asked His Houshold, in Joh. 16.31. Do ye now Believe? So, do you ask your Children, what their Experience, and what their Behaviour is;
A Third thing necessary, is, your Inspection. As our Lord asked His Household, in John 16.31. Do you now Believe? So, do you ask your Children, what their Experience, and what their Behaviour is;
penetrate as far into their Circumstances, as that you may assist them against their Difficulties. A Fourth necessary thing, is your Example. Resolve like him, in Psal. 101.2. I will walk within my House with a perfect heart.
penetrate as Far into their circumstances, as that you may assist them against their Difficulties. A Fourth necessary thing, is your Exampl. Resolve like him, in Psalm 101.2. I will walk within my House with a perfect heart.
and never expose, like disguised Noah, your Nakedness unto them. And unto all these things add your Prayer; your fervent and constant prayer, to God. Pray with your Children;
and never expose, like disguised Noah, your Nakedness unto them. And unto all these things add your Prayer; your fervent and constant prayer, to God. prey with your Children;
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A doleful Meeting must you have with your Children in another world, if you there have them article at this rate against you, Lord, if this bloody Father of mine had learnt me to acknowledge thee, I had never come to this place of Torment.
A doleful Meeting must you have with your Children in Another world, if you there have them article At this rate against you, Lord, if this bloody Father of mine had learned me to acknowledge thee, I had never come to this place of Torment.
II. But then, My little children, of whom I travel in Birth again, until Christ be formed in you; I pray, let it be your endeavour to be those gracious Ones, which God may be an Heavenly Father unto.
II But then, My little children, of whom I travel in Birth again, until christ be formed in you; I pray, let it be your endeavour to be those gracious Ones, which God may be an Heavenly Father unto.
As young as you are, you are old enough to Dy; the Lambs-skin is in the Market as well as the Sheep's. But O consider what will then become of your never-dying Souls,
As young as you Are, you Are old enough to Die; the Lamb's skin is in the Market as well as the Sheep's. But O Consider what will then become of your never-dying Souls,
When the Last Judgment comes upon the world, who shall then appear before the dreadful Tribunal of the Lord Jesus Christ? It is said in Rev. 20.12. I saw the Dead, small and great stand before God;
When the Last Judgement comes upon the world, who shall then appear before the dreadful Tribunal of the Lord jesus christ? It is said in Rev. 20.12. I saw the Dead, small and great stand before God;
My Children, consider what has been set before you, and immediately turn it all into most importunate Supplications. We read, That when little Children were carried unto the Lord Jesus Christ, He Blessed them; how much more will He bless those little Children that shall themselves go unto Him! Go then unto the Lord;
My Children, Consider what has been Set before you, and immediately turn it all into most importunate Supplications. We read, That when little Children were carried unto the Lord jesus christ, He Blessed them; how much more will He bless those little Children that shall themselves go unto Him! Go then unto the Lord;
