The believers happy change by dying as it was recommended in a sermon preached, on the occasion of the death of Capt. Thomas Daniel Esq. who was interred the day before, November 17th. 1683 / by the reverend Mr. Joshua Moodey, late pastor of the Church of Christ at Portsmouth in New-England, now gone to rest.
The Heads of a SERMON Preached upon the Occasion of the Death of Capt. Thomas Daniel, Esqr. Who was Interred on the 17th. of November, 1683. Being Satturday, and this was Preacht the next Day.
The Heads of a SERMON Preached upon the Occasion of the Death of Capt. Thomas daniel, Esqr. Who was Interred on the 17th. of November, 1683. Being Saturday, and this was Preached the next Day.
The Scripture is the Christian's Apothecaries Shop where he may go and take freely (if he buy, it is without money and without Price, as ▪ Isa. 55. 1.) what his Occasions call for.
The Scripture is the Christian's Apothecaries Shop where he may go and take freely (if he buy, it is without money and without Price, as ▪ Isaiah 55. 1.) what his Occasions call for.
If a man needs Reproof, Correction, Doctrine, Instruction, &c. all these are there to be had. 2 Tim. 3. 16. If Cordials, they are ready, Rom. 15. 4. David experienced the Lords Statutes to be his Songs in the House of his Pilgrimage.
If a man needs Reproof, Correction, Doctrine, Instruction, etc. all these Are there to be had. 2 Tim. 3. 16. If Cordials, they Are ready, Rom. 15. 4. David experienced the lords Statutes to be his Songs in the House of his Pilgrimage.
Psal. 119. 54. And tells us that he had fainted unless he had believed to see the Goodness of the Lord. (Psal. 27. 14.) of which the Scripture gives an account.
Psalm 119. 54. And tells us that he had fainted unless he had believed to see the goodness of the Lord. (Psalm 27. 14.) of which the Scripture gives an account.
The last Lords-Day we were called upon in the word (and that in compliance with such awful Dispensations of Divine Providence as were then among us) to mourn & weep,
The last Lords-Day we were called upon in the word (and that in compliance with such awful Dispensations of Divine Providence as were then among us) to mourn & weep,
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Since the coming in of this last Month, how many Witnesses hath the Lord renewed against us? how many Deaths in this little place? Let me without offence allude to a Text in 2 Sam. 2. 30. where the loss of Davids side is reckoned up and worded thus [ Nineteen men and Asahel ] And why not twenty men? Because Asahel was a man of singular Worth,
Since the coming in of this last Monn, how many Witnesses hath the Lord renewed against us? how many Death's in this little place? Let me without offence allude to a Text in 2 Sam. 2. 30. where the loss of Davids side is reckoned up and worded thus [ Nineteen men and Ashahel ] And why not twenty men? Because Ashahel was a man of singular Worth,
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and let it be thus worded [ Nineteen men and Daniel ] A person that deserved to be distinctly mentioned, let him stand alone, it being very difficult to find an equal to set by him.
and let it be thus worded [ Nineteen men and daniel ] A person that deserved to be distinctly mentioned, let him stand alone, it being very difficult to find an equal to Set by him.
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for so is the removal of the Prudent and Counseller, &c. accounted ( Isa. 3. 1-3.) A man whose loss especially at such a time we shall have occasion many a Day hence to bewail, a useful person removed (I fear in Judgment to us) from the Evil to come.
for so is the removal of the Prudent and Counsellor, etc. accounted (Isaiah 3. 1-3.) A man whose loss especially At such a time we shall have occasion many a Day hence to bewail, a useful person removed (I Fear in Judgement to us) from the Evil to come.
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We may and must speak of persons and things as they be, and of him we may truly say as David said of Abner, 2. Sam. 3. 38, 39. Know you not that there is a Prince and great man fallen this Day in Israel,
We may and must speak of Persons and things as they be, and of him we may truly say as David said of Abner, 2. Sam. 3. 38, 39. Know you not that there is a Prince and great man fallen this Day in Israel,
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and I am this day weak, &c. A Text which I had some thoughts of making the Subject of my present Discourse, had I not been for some cogent reasons diverted;
and I am this day weak, etc. A Text which I had Some thoughts of making the Subject of my present Discourse, had I not been for Some cogent Reasons diverted;
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Princes and Counsellers, the Studs and Staies of a Place must fall. 3. The Fall of such persons is a weakening to the Survivers. His Fall made David weak.
Princes and Counsellers, the Studs and Stays of a Place must fallen. 3. The Fallen of such Persons is a weakening to the Survivers. His Fallen made David weak.
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The Application and Improvement of these Notes, I leave to the serious hearer, and the Intelgent Regarder of the Operation of Gods Hand, who will readily understand the seasonableness and suitableness of such Truths.
The Application and Improvement of these Notes, I leave to the serious hearer, and the Intelgent Regarder of the Operation of God's Hand, who will readily understand the seasonableness and suitableness of such Truths.
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& a man of great Integrity & Intimacy with God, whom the Lord preserved in Babylon, and (tho' a Captive) made use of as an eminent Instrument in his Hand for the Service of the Church,
& a man of great Integrity & Intimacy with God, whom the Lord preserved in Babylon, and (though a Captive) made use of as an eminent Instrument in his Hand for the Service of the Church,
& acquaint him with much of his mind and will concerning both his present and future Dispensations in his Providence, both to the Church and the World,
& acquaint him with much of his mind and will Concerning both his present and future Dispensations in his Providence, both to the Church and the World,
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Not to go any further back than this Chapter ▪ here is in the Beginning of it a Revelation of a Time of great Trouble coming upon his people such as had not been since they were a Nation ( v. 1.) with other things that Daniel greatly desired a plainer discovery of,
Not to go any further back than this Chapter ▪ Here is in the Beginning of it a Revelation of a Time of great Trouble coming upon his people such as had not been since they were a nation (v. 1.) with other things that daniel greatly desired a plainer discovery of,
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and further satisfaction about, as not fully understanding what was said, & therefore enquired, v. 8. but received that Answer v. 9. that the words were Sealed till the Time of the End, and therefore willed him to go his way, and adds that many should be tried, and that the wise should understand, &c. and annexes something (tho' darkly too) concerning the Time of the end.
and further satisfaction about, as not Fully understanding what was said, & Therefore inquired, v. 8. but received that Answer v. 9. that the words were Sealed till the Time of the End, and Therefore willed him to go his Way, and adds that many should be tried, and that the wise should understand, etc. and annexes something (though darkly too) Concerning the Time of the end.
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The words read are an Encouragement and Cordial referring to his own particular Case, there should be such and such dismal Changes and Troubles in the World,
The words read Are an Encouragement and Cordial referring to his own particular Case, there should be such and such dismal Changes and Troubles in the World,
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Go thy way ] Satisfy thy self with what I have told thee, cease to be over inquisitive about the premises, set thy heart at rest, speak no more to me, concerning this matter. Until the End ] i. e.
Go thy Way ] Satisfy thy self with what I have told thee, cease to be over inquisitive about the premises, Set thy heart At rest, speak no more to me, Concerning this matter. Until the End ] i. e.
he finds Chambers of Providence to hide them in (Isa. 26. 20.) we hear concerning Noah, Daniel and Job what shall be their personal Lott in troublesome Times;
he finds Chambers of Providence to hide them in (Isaiah 26. 20.) we hear Concerning Noah, daniel and Job what shall be their personal Lot in troublesome Times;
Ezek. 14. 14, 16. But this seems not to be the meaning here, rather it refers to the end of his life, that he should rest in the Grave which is given in Scripture as the common place of certain Rest to all the Saints.
Ezekiel 14. 14, 16. But this seems not to be the meaning Here, rather it refers to the end of his life, that he should rest in the Grave which is given in Scripture as the Common place of certain Rest to all the Saints.
See Rev. 14. 13. with Isa. 57. 2. so Job calls the Grave a resting place. Job 3. 17, 18. and probably Daniel was now near the end of his life, drawing on toward the Evening of his Day, ready to be put into the Bed of his Grave, there to take his Rest.
See Rev. 14. 13. with Isaiah 57. 2. so Job calls the Grave a resting place. Job 3. 17, 18. and probably daniel was now near the end of his life, drawing on towards the Evening of his Day, ready to be put into the Bed of his Grave, there to take his Rest.
Thou shalt have thine Inheritance or Portion in another World, called a Lott, because the Land of Canaan an eminent Type of Heaven was laid out by Lott to the people;
Thou shalt have thine Inheritance or Portion in Another World, called a Lot, Because the Land of Canaan an eminent Type of Heaven was laid out by Lott to the people;
when Evil is coming. 2. When the Saints are taken hence, they go to Rest. 3. All so removed and laid to Rest, shall Stand up again at the End of Dayes. 4. Each shall stand up in that Lott which is appointed for them.
when Evil is coming. 2. When the Saints Are taken hence, they go to Rest. 3. All so removed and laid to Rest, shall Stand up again At the End of Days. 4. Each shall stand up in that Lot which is appointed for them.
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and so house them before a Storm, their work may be finished, and so he calls them off, to give them their Reward. 3. For warning to the wicked, and as a means to awaken them,
and so house them before a Storm, their work may be finished, and so he calls them off, to give them their Reward. 3. For warning to the wicked, and as a means to awaken them,
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if ought may prevail, or else to leave them without excuse. 4. On the account of the Godly that do Survive, who are concerned in the removal of them that go,
if ought may prevail, or Else to leave them without excuse. 4. On the account of the Godly that do Survive, who Are concerned in the removal of them that go,
4. A Rest from Oppression by, or any vexation from evil men. Job 3. 17, 18, 19. 5. A Rest from all Suffering and Sorrow from within, without, themselves, or others, they shall have no more Pain, Grief, &c. All Tears shall be wiped away.
4. A Rest from Oppression by, or any vexation from evil men. Job 3. 17, 18, 19. 5. A Rest from all Suffering and Sorrow from within, without, themselves, or Others, they shall have no more Pain, Grief, etc. All Tears shall be wiped away.
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And it is a righteous thing with God to give the labouring and troubled ones Rest at that Day, 2 Thes. 1. 6, 7. Our life-time is the Day wherein we are to work, there is no work, device or labour in the Grave, Eccl. 9. 10. which tho' it be a Judgment to the wicked, who slept away their labouring Time, that they shall then have no more Opportunity to work,
And it is a righteous thing with God to give the labouring and troubled ones Rest At that Day, 2 Thebes 1. 6, 7. Our lifetime is the Day wherein we Are to work, there is no work, device or labour in the Grave, Ecclesiastes 9. 10. which though it be a Judgement to the wicked, who slept away their labouring Time, that they shall then have no more Opportunity to work,
There needs no more to be said toward the Confirmation of this Assertion, save the Doctrine of the Resurrection, which is one of the main Articles of our Faith,
There needs no more to be said towards the Confirmation of this Assertion, save the Doctrine of the Resurrection, which is one of the main Articles of our Faith,
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The Lot is that State of Glory peculiar to every Believer. Indeed there shall be degrees, some greater, some lesser, tho' every Vessel shall be filled.
The Lot is that State of Glory peculiar to every Believer. Indeed there shall be Degrees, Some greater, Some lesser, though every Vessel shall be filled.
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If prudent and useful, especially if pious men be taken away, when meek and merciful ones are removed, it looks as if there were Evil at hand, which God is willing to Save them from.
If prudent and useful, especially if pious men be taken away, when meek and merciful ones Are removed, it looks as if there were Evil At hand, which God is willing to Save them from.
Noahs housing in the Ark, and Lot's entering into Zoar carried an ill face to the Old World and Sodom. Especially if the removal of such be not Laid to heart, their removal is signal,
Noahs housing in the Ark, and Lot's entering into Zoar carried an ill face to the Old World and Sodom. Especially if the removal of such be not Laid to heart, their removal is signal,
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Use 1. Then see what cause we have to bless God for Jesus Christ, who hath made one of the worst things in the Curse, viz. Death, to be matter of comfort unto all his,
Use 1. Then see what cause we have to bless God for jesus christ, who hath made one of the worst things in the Curse, viz. Death, to be matter of Comfort unto all his,
and unto sinning Nature terrible and affrighting, but to them that are in Christ, and so have their sins pardoned, &c the Sting of Death removed, it should not be so.
and unto sinning Nature terrible and affrighting, but to them that Are in christ, and so have their Sins pardoned, etc. the Sting of Death removed, it should not be so.
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And to prevent its being so, the Lord is pleased to find out the most sweet, pleasant and alluring Metaphors to set forth the Nature of it by, not only to take away the Terror of it,
And to prevent its being so, the Lord is pleased to find out the most sweet, pleasant and alluring Metaphors to Set forth the Nature of it by, not only to take away the Terror of it,
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how does the labouring and travelling man long for the setting of the Sun, and end of his Journey that he may rest, the sick and pained man to whom wearisome days and nights are appointed;
how does the labouring and traveling man long for the setting of the Sun, and end of his Journey that he may rest, the sick and pained man to whom wearisome days and nights Are appointed;
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And that is one thing the Lord is aiming at, in making the World a weary World to his people, that they may be willing to leave it, long to be out of it, desirous of the Grave, that they may go to Rest therein.
And that is one thing the Lord is aiming At, in making the World a weary World to his people, that they may be willing to leave it, long to be out of it, desirous of the Grave, that they may go to Rest therein.
and why should that grieve us? When persons are sick or diseased and weak, one of the principal things we are solicitors about in their behalf is that they may take their Rest, when their eyes have been long held waking, O how do we wish for them that they might take their Rest, we make all quiet & still, suffer no noise nor any disturbance that might hinder them of their Rest; and if we can see them take their Rest, we hope they shall do well.
and why should that grieve us? When Persons Are sick or diseased and weak, one of the principal things we Are solicitors about in their behalf is that they may take their Rest, when their eyes have been long held waking, Oh how do we wish for them that they might take their Rest, we make all quiet & still, suffer no noise nor any disturbance that might hinder them of their Rest; and if we can see them take their Rest, we hope they shall do well.
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And why are we not as well satisfied and contented about our Friends that Dy in the Lord; they do Sleep in Jesus, and so shall do well, they have been toyling in the world,
And why Are we not as well satisfied and contented about our Friends that Die in the Lord; they do Sleep in jesus, and so shall do well, they have been toiling in the world,
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The Grave is called an House and Bed, & it is so sanctified by the Death of Christ, that it is a good house, a good bed, both soft and warm, a comfortable bed, a place of quiet and repose, a place of Security and Secrecy; hence Job speaks of Gods hiding him in the Grave.
The Grave is called an House and Bed, & it is so sanctified by the Death of christ, that it is a good house, a good Bed, both soft and warm, a comfortable Bed, a place of quiet and repose, a place of Security and Secrecy; hence Job speaks of God's hiding him in the Grave.
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There the Servant is free from his Master, and they hear not the cry of the Oppressor? Job 3. 13, 17, 18, 19. They that are lodged in the Grave, are lodged in an house, where they are safe from fear, are not disturbed by all the noise and lumber in the World,
There the Servant is free from his Master, and they hear not the cry of the Oppressor? Job 3. 13, 17, 18, 19. They that Are lodged in the Grave, Are lodged in an house, where they Are safe from Fear, Are not disturbed by all the noise and lumber in the World,
nothing shall awaken them till the Last Trumpet sounds, when they shall arise to receive that Incorruptible Crown that fades not away ▪ reserved in the Heavens for them.
nothing shall awaken them till the Last Trumpet sounds, when they shall arise to receive that Incorruptible Crown that fades not away ▪ reserved in the Heavens for them.
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Then let not us disturb our selves about them, be at rest concerning them, there let them rest quiet till the Morning of the Resurrection, in which they shall rise to the full Enjoyment of that Christ in whose Bosome they are now sleeping.
Then let not us disturb our selves about them, be At rest Concerning them, there let them rest quiet till the Morning of the Resurrection, in which they shall rise to the full Enjoyment of that christ in whose Bosom they Are now sleeping.
If they be quiet in their Beds, let us be quiet also about them, if they be at Rest, labour we to compose our selves unto free submission to Soveraign Disposal;
If they be quiet in their Beds, let us be quiet also about them, if they be At Rest, labour we to compose our selves unto free submission to Sovereign Disposal;
yet such and such of ours are well and at rest, gotten quite out of harms way, that no evil shall come near their dwelling however, they are safe, enjoying quiet rest, till the Pit be digged for the wicked.
yet such and such of ours Are well and At rest, got quite out of harms Way, that no evil shall come near their Dwelling however, they Are safe, enjoying quiet rest, till the Pit be dug for the wicked.
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It comforts the Hireling while he is bearing the heat and burden of the day, that it is but for a Day, and when he hath accomplished his Day, there is a Recompence and Rest ready for him,
It comforts the Hireling while he is bearing the heat and burden of the day, that it is but for a Day, and when he hath accomplished his Day, there is a Recompense and Rest ready for him,
The Parents of Noah, when he was born, by a Spirit of Prophecy (no doubt Gen. 5. 29.) called him Noah; promising themselves Rest by him under all their Toyl, &c. Jesus Christ is the true Noah ▪ from whom all true Rest comes;
The Parents of Noah, when he was born, by a Spirit of Prophecy (no doubt Gen. 5. 29.) called him Noah; promising themselves Rest by him under all their Toil, etc. jesus christ is the true Noah ▪ from whom all true Rest comes;
This should make us Love Death, be fond of it embrace it as a very welcome Messenger sent to poor weary Creatures to put them to Bed. We read of some who out of their extream misery have been seeking Death, courting the Grave, hunting for a passage into the Grave;
This should make us Love Death, be found of it embrace it as a very welcome Messenger sent to poor weary Creatures to put them to Bed We read of Some who out of their extreme misery have been seeking Death, courting the Grave, hunting for a passage into the Grave;
And the Consideration of the power of God in the work of Resurrection should strengthen our Faith with reference to all other difficult cases whether bodily or spiritual, personal or relative, that our selves in particular,
And the Consideration of the power of God in the work of Resurrection should strengthen our Faith with Referente to all other difficult cases whither bodily or spiritual, personal or relative, that our selves in particular,
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then he can do so by the Soul also which is sunk, and low and discouraged, is ready to say that he is shut up, and shall come out no more, is become like the dry bones in the valley, the Lord can make him stand up.
then he can do so by the Soul also which is sunk, and low and discouraged, is ready to say that he is shut up, and shall come out no more, is become like the dry bones in the valley, the Lord can make him stand up.
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We think it no great matter to take leave of our Friends at Bed-Time, yea to look on them and see them unclothe themselves and go to bed, lye down to rest, we can chearfully bid them good night, expecting to see them upon their legs again, standing up next morning.
We think it no great matter to take leave of our Friends At Bed-Time, yea to look on them and see them unclothe themselves and go to Bed, lie down to rest, we can cheerfully bid them good night, expecting to see them upon their legs again, standing up next morning.
take leave of them chearfully, wishing them a good nights rest, expecting to see them in the Morning of the Resurrection. (as Psal. 49. 14.) when the Righteous shall stand up, and be uppermost too, have dominion over all their Enemies that despised and trampled upon them in this World.
take leave of them cheerfully, wishing them a good nights rest, expecting to see them in the Morning of the Resurrection. (as Psalm 49. 14.) when the Righteous shall stand up, and be uppermost too, have dominion over all their Enemies that despised and trampled upon them in this World.
The Godly shall stand, the wicked are not so, they shall not stand in Judgment. ( Psal. 1.) they shall rise only to fall, to fall utterly and eternally.
The Godly shall stand, the wicked Are not so, they shall not stand in Judgement. (Psalm 1.) they shall rise only to fallen, to fallen utterly and eternally.
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Many now that profess Religion, do but trim themselves with borrowed Feathers, adorn themselves with a Form of Godliness without the power of it, & so get the name & repute which belongs to Godly men indeed, being by charity so accounted,
Many now that profess Religion, do but trim themselves with borrowed Feathers, adorn themselves with a From of Godliness without the power of it, & so get the name & repute which belongs to Godly men indeed, being by charity so accounted,
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E're long we must go into the Grave, where there is no work or device, nothing more to be done, save only to receive & take possession of our lot answerable to the life we have led while here.
Ever long we must go into the Grave, where there is no work or device, nothing more to be done, save only to receive & take possession of our lot answerable to the life we have led while Here.
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we would not then be gathered with Sinners & bloody or worldly men. (Psal ▪ 26) then do not cast in our Lot with them now, which we may be tempted to, as Prov. 1. 14. it is no great matter what we get or lose here,
we would not then be gathered with Sinners & bloody or worldly men. (Psalm ▪ 26) then do not cast in our Lot with them now, which we may be tempted to, as Curae 1. 14. it is no great matter what we get or loose Here,
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Here is a great deal of ado among us at this day about our Lots & Lands, what a scuffle is there about a little Earth? here is arresting, pleading, impleading, fending and proving;
Here is a great deal of ado among us At this day about our Lots & Lands, what a scuffle is there about a little Earth? Here is arresting, pleading, impleading, fending and proving;
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But be not over solicitous here, know that there is a far greater Question in hand, viz. What shall be my Lot and where shall it lye in the other World;
But be not over solicitous Here, know that there is a Far greater Question in hand, viz. What shall be my Lot and where shall it lie in the other World;
it was purchased for thee, and given to thee by Christ, and also reserved and kept for thee, that God who hath given it thee is obliged to make good & to warrant his Deed of Gift against all Claimers whatsoever.
it was purchased for thee, and given to thee by christ, and also reserved and kept for thee, that God who hath given it thee is obliged to make good & to warrant his Deed of Gift against all Claimers whatsoever.
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And it is a Lot lying in a pleasant place, and a goodly Heritage. It is the Lot of the Righteous upon which the Rod of the Wicked shall not always rest:
And it is a Lot lying in a pleasant place, and a goodly Heritage. It is the Lot of the Righteous upon which the Rod of the Wicked shall not always rest:
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1 Pet. 1. 3, 4, 5. Thy Lot there is the Inheritance among the Saints in Light, Abrahams Bosome, the Masters Joy, an Incorruptible Crown, a Kingdom prepared, &c. Then let not worldly Possessions, Enjoyments, Profits, Pleasures, Buisiness take up that time,
1 Pet. 1. 3, 4, 5. Thy Lot there is the Inheritance among the Saints in Light, Abrahams Bosom, the Masters Joy, an Incorruptible Crown, a Kingdom prepared, etc. Then let not worldly Possessions, Enjoyments, Profits, Pleasures, Business take up that time,
and those thoughts that should be imployed about things of an higher Import & Concernment. We may conclude our Discourse with this one practical Question.
and those thoughts that should be employed about things of an higher Import & Concernment. We may conclude our Discourse with this one practical Question.
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In general, I would say it is for the Lords faithful ones, his Daniels, or beloved ones, this Rest remains for the People of God, and that for those that are really not only nominally so.
In general, I would say it is for the lords faithful ones, his Daniel's, or Beloved ones, this Rest remains for the People of God, and that for those that Are really not only nominally so.
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It is the Righteous man, who when he dyes enters into his Bed, & Rests in his Grave, (Isa. 57. 1, 2.) The Securing to thy self that thou art one of these will secure the other.
It is the Righteous man, who when he dies enters into his Bed, & Rests in his Grave, (Isaiah 57. 1, 2.) The Securing to thy self that thou art one of these will secure the other.
Those whom God brings to rest when they dye, are such as were distested while alive, driven out of all false Rests that Sinners take up-withal in the World.
Those whom God brings to rest when they die, Are such as were distested while alive, driven out of all false Rests that Sinners take up-withal in the World.
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some get a Profession of Godliness, a Name to live, they hear, read, pray, &c and therein they rest, their Priviledges, their own Righteousness is the Rest of many.
Some get a Profession of Godliness, a Name to live, they hear, read, pray, etc. and therein they rest, their Privileges, their own Righteousness is the Rest of many.
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But the Lords way to give Rest is first by disquieting and disresting them in till he brings them out of all other things, that so he may bring them to the true Rest. Sin shall give thee no Rest, no nor the World, nor any thing therein.
But the lords Way to give Rest is First by disquieting and disresting them in till he brings them out of all other things, that so he may bring them to the true Rest. since shall give thee no Rest, no nor the World, nor any thing therein.
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Sin shall be a meer Slavery & Bondage to thee, worse than Egyptian Bondage, under which he will make thee to groan and sigh and cry till he bring thee out.
since shall be a mere Slavery & Bondage to thee, Worse than Egyptian Bondage, under which he will make thee to groan and sighs and cry till he bring thee out.
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2. Being thus weary, labouring and restless, Come to Christ at his Call, and his Promise is, that he will give thee Rest (Mat. 11. 28.) Oh! make that thy business (as our Daniel whose Death we are bewailing, said he had done) to secure an Interest in Christ,
2. Being thus weary, labouring and restless, Come to christ At his Call, and his Promise is, that he will give thee Rest (Mathew 11. 28.) Oh! make that thy business (as our daniel whose Death we Are bewailing, said he had done) to secure an Interest in christ,
and with him everlasting Rest hereafter Make use of all Bereavements, disquietments, troubles here to make thee hie away to Christ for Rest. The poor Dove found nothing but Water all over the face of the Earth,
and with him everlasting Rest hereafter Make use of all Bereavements, disquietments, Troubles Here to make thee high away to christ for Rest. The poor Dove found nothing but Water all over the face of the Earth,
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This World hath alwayes been, though at some times more than other, it is a troubled Sea, there is nothing but instable Water; uncertain comforts, certain disquietments;
This World hath always been, though At Some times more than other, it is a troubled Sea, there is nothing but instable Water; uncertain comforts, certain disquietments;
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Sin the sting of Death, and then Death cannot separate from the Love of Christ, and where that is must needs be Rest. He that hath seen Christ and in him obtained Salvation from Sin, he may depart in peace, and shall goe to Rest.
since the sting of Death, and then Death cannot separate from the Love of christ, and where that is must needs be Rest. He that hath seen christ and in him obtained Salvation from since, he may depart in peace, and shall go to Rest.
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and had a Lott in Canaan, and they were only two of the Congregation, Numb 14 24 with 32. 12. If you would Rest when you dye, work hard for Christ while you live.
and had a Lot in Canaan, and they were only two of the Congregation, Numb 14 24 with 32. 12. If you would Rest when you die, work hard for christ while you live.
And indeed it is a buisy World in which we are, here is a great deal of work, much business to be done for Christ, none need stand still for want of work,
And indeed it is a busy World in which we Are, Here is a great deal of work, much business to be done for christ, none need stand still for want of work,
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then let us lift up our feet, put on, mend our pace, the Grave is in view, we walk & work in the sight of our Resting place, and that should quicken us.
then let us lift up our feet, put on, mend our pace, the Grave is in view, we walk & work in the sighed of our Resting place, and that should quicken us.
and then comes the Sabbath, the Rest, the constant, eternal rest of labouring Believers, those who have been working, their Works follow them and yield them Rest. And if the Lord help us now to believe,
and then comes the Sabbath, the Rest, the constant, Eternal rest of labouring Believers, those who have been working, their Works follow them and yield them Rest. And if the Lord help us now to believe,
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and he is the only Husband in whose House we shall find Rest. Oh! let all the Sorrowful, bereaved ones that are ready to say with him (Jer. 45. •.) Wo is me, I faint and find no Rest;
and he is the only Husband in whose House we shall find Rest. Oh! let all the Sorrowful, bereft ones that Are ready to say with him (Jer. 45. •.) Woe is me, I faint and find no Rest;
and work for me, and you shall find Rest. Hearken to this Invitation unto Rest, which Faith leads to the beginning of, Obedience helps to a progress in,
and work for me, and you shall find Rest. Harken to this Invitation unto Rest, which Faith leads to the beginning of, obedience helps to a progress in,
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He is noted for a man of Great Wisdom and Prudence, (Chap. 1.) The Fear of God is the beginning of Wisdom, and the Lord has directed all that want Wisdom to ask it.
He is noted for a man of Great Wisdom and Prudence, (Chap. 1.) The fear of God is the beginning of Wisdom, and the Lord has directed all that want Wisdom to ask it.
Again, He was a man not given to Appetite, but one whose Moderation was eminently obvious, he could content himself with Pulse & Water, when he might have had Wine and flesh.
Again, He was a man not given to Appetite, but one whose Moderation was eminently obvious, he could content himself with Pulse & Water, when he might have had Wine and Flesh.
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and in evil Times we should pray more frequently and fervently than at other Times He is no Christian that does not Pray, he cannot be miserable what ever befalls him that can and does Pray.
and in evil Times we should pray more frequently and fervently than At other Times He is no Christian that does not Pray, he cannot be miserable what ever befalls him that can and does Pray.
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He was a Thankful man, as well as a Praying man. See Chap 2. & 7. A very Humble, self-denying man; still gave God the Glory of ought that was done by him:
He was a Thankful man, as well as a Praying man. See Chap 2. & 7. A very Humble, self-denying man; still gave God the Glory of ought that was done by him:
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Not unto us, not unto us, but unto thy Name be the Praise, say they, Psal 115. 1. So he Chap. 2. 28, 30. God revealeth Secrets, and it is not for my Wisdom, &c. above others.
Not unto us, not unto us, but unto thy Name be the Praise, say they, Psalm 115. 1. So he Chap. 2. 28, 30. God Revealeth Secrets, and it is not for my Wisdom, etc. above Others.
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one of the first or best of those few that was not the worse for Worldly greatness or advancement, lost nothing of his Religion by his preferment. An Exact and Circumspect walker;
one of the First or best of those few that was not the Worse for Worldly greatness or advancement, lost nothing of his Religion by his preferment. an Exact and Circumspect walker;
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And note, the best men have alwayes been most Solicitous for Sion; its a good Character of a good man that is full of thoughts for, Inquiries after the State of,
And note, the best men have always been most Solicitous for Sion; its a good Character of a good man that is full of thoughts for, Inquiries After the State of,
one that has imbark't his All with the Church of God, joyes their joy, feels their Trouble, weeps their Tears, can heartily mourn when Sion mourns, cannot drink Wine in Bowls and not be grieved for the Affliction of Joseph;
one that has embarked his All with the Church of God, Joys their joy, feels their Trouble, weeps their Tears, can heartily mourn when Sion mourns, cannot drink Wine in Bowls and not be grieved for the Affliction of Joseph;
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now goe take thy Rest, enter into the bed of thy Grave, which I have Sweetened and Sanctified for thee, there take thy quiet Repose, till the end of Dayes, and then thou shalt arise again and stand up in thy Lott to receive that Crown of Life which Christ the Righteous Judge shall give at that Day, to all that Love his Appearing.
now go take thy Rest, enter into the Bed of thy Grave, which I have Sweetened and Sanctified for thee, there take thy quiet Repose, till the end of Days, and then thou shalt arise again and stand up in thy Lot to receive that Crown of Life which christ the Righteous Judge shall give At that Day, to all that Love his Appearing.
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