A sermon preach'd upon the death of that pious and learned divine, John Collinges, D.D. the 25th day of January, 1690 : from Acts 13, 36 / by Martin Fynch ...
THE Argument which the Apostle Paul is here insisting upon, is the Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, a Fundamental Article of the Christian Religion, a Point of special Note in the Gospel.
THE Argument which the Apostle Paul is Here insisting upon, is the Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, a Fundamental Article of the Christian Religion, a Point of special Note in the Gospel.
It is said here in this 13th Chap. ver. 29. that when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the Tree and laid him in a Sepulchre.
It is said Here in this 13th Chap. ver. 29. that when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the Tree and laid him in a Sepulchre.
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You have a particular Account of it in the Evangelists , how Joseph of Arimathea, and Nicodemus, who were before faint-hearted Disciples in comparison of the Apostles, were fill'd with a holy Courage,
You have a particular Account of it in the Evangelists, how Joseph of Arimathea, and Nicodemus, who were before fainthearted Disciples in comparison of the Apostles, were filled with a holy Courage,
your Hearts may fail you in a perilous Time, and timorous weak Professors may be as bold as Lions in the Cause of God, through the Influences and Supplies of the Spirit. It follows;
your Hearts may fail you in a perilous Time, and timorous weak Professors may be as bold as Lions in the Cause of God, through the Influences and Supplies of the Spirit. It follows;
But God raised him from the Dead, ver. 30. and he was seen many Days of them that came with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are Witnesses to the People.
But God raised him from the Dead, ver. 30. and he was seen many Days of them that Come with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who Are Witnesses to the People.
And we declare unto you glad Tidings, how that the Promise made unto the Fathers, God hath fulfilled the same unto us their Children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again. By the way observe;
And we declare unto you glad Tidings, how that the Promise made unto the Father's, God hath fulfilled the same unto us their Children, in that he hath raised up jesus again. By the Way observe;
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and so our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who was the only begotten Son of God from all Eternity, was then said to be begotten declaratively when he was raised from the Dead.
and so our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, who was the only begotten Son of God from all Eternity, was then said to be begotten declaratively when he was raised from the Dead.
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The second Place the Apostle makes use of concerning the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus, is ver. 34. And as concerning that he raised him from the Dead,
The second Place the Apostle makes use of Concerning the Resurrection of the Lord jesus, is for. 34. And as Concerning that he raised him from the Dead,
but he must rise again, or else we could not have the sure, stable, and everlasting Mercies that come by the Messiah, the true David: And so the Apostle argues, 1 Cor. 15. 17. If Christ be not raised, your Faith is vain, ye are yet in your Sins;
but he must rise again, or Else we could not have the sure, stable, and everlasting mercies that come by the Messiah, the true David: And so the Apostle argues, 1 Cor. 15. 17. If christ be not raised, your Faith is vain, you Are yet in your Sins;
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It is evident by this that I make full Satisfaction, and obtain eternal Redemption for those for whom I undertake to be Surety and Mediator, in that I rise again and go to the Father,
It is evident by this that I make full Satisfaction, and obtain Eternal Redemption for those for whom I undertake to be Surety and Mediator, in that I rise again and go to the Father,
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For your better understanding of this Expression, I will give you the sure Mercies of David, take notice that there are two Davids spoken of in the Scripture.
For your better understanding of this Expression, I will give you the sure mercies of David, take notice that there Are two Davids spoken of in the Scripture.
And when it is said, I will give you the sure Mercies of David, the meaning is, I will give you the sure Mercies of the Messiah, the Lord Jesus, the Spiritual David, the Root and the Off-spring of David. Rev. 22. 16. The Root of David as he was God, and the Root of David as he was God-Man Mediator,
And when it is said, I will give you the sure mercies of David, the meaning is, I will give you the sure mercies of the Messiah, the Lord jesus, the Spiritual David, the Root and the Offspring of David. Rev. 22. 16. The Root of David as he was God, and the Root of David as he was God-Man Mediator,
As it is said, 2 Tim. 2. 8. Remember that Jesus Christ of the Seed of David was raised from the Dead, according to my Gospel, that is, according to the Gospel which Paul preached.
As it is said, 2 Tim. 2. 8. remember that jesus christ of the Seed of David was raised from the Dead, according to my Gospel, that is, according to the Gospel which Paul preached.
3. The Apostle mentioneth another Place in the Old Testament, about the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus, Ver. 35. Wherefore he saith in another Psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see Corruption;
3. The Apostle mentioneth Another Place in the Old Testament, about the Resurrection of the Lord jesus, Ver. 35. Wherefore he Says in Another Psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see Corruption;
that Place is in Psal. 16. 10. those Words are not meant of David the Son of Jesse, For after he had served his own Generation by the Will of God, he so fell on sleep,
that Place is in Psalm 16. 10. those Words Are not meant of David the Son of Jesse, For After he had served his own Generation by the Will of God, he so fell on sleep,
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and saw Corruption, and will not be raised until the last Day; but Christ the Holy One, he was raised presently, he was raised the third Day, and saw no Corruption.
and saw Corruption, and will not be raised until the last Day; but christ the Holy One, he was raised presently, he was raised the third Day, and saw no Corruption.
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That as he died, and was delivered for our Offences, so he was raised again for our Justification, Rom. 4. ult. And so as Surety of the better Testament, he was raised, acquitted and discharged by the Father, Heb. 13. 20. 2. That he rose again by the Power of his own Godhead too;
That as he died, and was Delivered for our Offences, so he was raised again for our Justification, Rom. 4. ult. And so as Surety of the better Testament, he was raised, acquitted and discharged by the Father, Hebrew 13. 20. 2. That he rose again by the Power of his own Godhead too;
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5. That he rose again, not only to go into Heaven for the glorifying of his humane Nature, but to appear in the Presence of God, for the Elect and ransomed People, to appear in the Presence of God for them,
5. That he rose again, not only to go into Heaven for the glorifying of his humane Nature, but to appear in the Presence of God, for the Elect and ransomed People, to appear in the Presence of God for them,
as ever you would approve your selves to be true Disciples of Christ, to remember to keep holy the Lord's Day, the first Day of the Week, the Gospel-Sabbath.
as ever you would approve your selves to be true Disciples of christ, to Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day, the First Day of the Week, the Gospel-Sabbath.
Upon that Day he appeared to his Disciples, and said, Peace be unto you, John 20. 19. And the next first Day of the Week after, (so after eight Days must be understood) ver. 26. he appear'd to them again,
Upon that Day he appeared to his Disciples, and said, Peace be unto you, John 20. 19. And the next First Day of the Week After, (so After eight Days must be understood) for. 26. he appeared to them again,
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and other Ordinances, Acts 20. 7. Upon the first Day they were to communicate to the Necessity of the Saints, 1 Cor. 16. 1, 2. And why? but because they kept that Day as the Gospel-Sabbath,
and other Ordinances, Acts 20. 7. Upon the First Day they were to communicate to the Necessity of the Saints, 1 Cor. 16. 1, 2. And why? but Because they kept that Day as the Gospel-Sabbath,
and being near to the Lord, and warmed and quickned by his gracious Presence in his Ordinances upon that Day, they would be more enlarged in Acts of Charity to the poor Members of Christ.
and being near to the Lord, and warmed and quickened by his gracious Presence in his Ordinances upon that Day, they would be more enlarged in Acts of Charity to the poor Members of christ.
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And this is called the Lord's Day, Rev. 1. 10. Upon this first Day of the Week, the Lord Jesus rested from all his suffering Work for the Redemption of his Church:
And this is called the Lord's Day, Rev. 1. 10. Upon this First Day of the Week, the Lord jesus rested from all his suffering Work for the Redemption of his Church:
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yea, rather, is risen again, who also sitteth on the right Hand of God, where he ever liveth to make Intercession for us, Rom. 8. 38. He was dead, and is alive;
yea, rather, is risen again, who also Sitteth on the right Hand of God, where he ever lives to make Intercession for us, Rom. 8. 38. He was dead, and is alive;
and behold, he is alive for evermore, Rev. 1. 18. And because he liveth, his People shall live also, John 14. 19. If the Lord put in by his Spirit to help us in such Meditations upon the Lord's Day, it will be as hidden Manna to our Souls.
and behold, he is alive for evermore, Rev. 1. 18. And Because he lives, his People shall live also, John 14. 19. If the Lord put in by his Spirit to help us in such Meditations upon the Lord's Day, it will be as hidden Manna to our Souls.
if they do not make mention in their Prayers upon the Lord's Day, of the Ground and Reason of their coming together upon that Day, the Thanksgiving Day for our Redemption,
if they do not make mention in their Prayers upon the Lord's Day, of the Ground and Reason of their coming together upon that Day, the Thanksgiving Day for our Redemption,
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The Apostle having said, that the holy One, spoken of Psal. 16. 10. did not see Corruption, comes to shew in the Text, that those Words are not meant of David the Son of Jesse, but of the Lord Jesus.
The Apostle having said, that the holy One, spoken of Psalm 16. 10. did not see Corruption, comes to show in the Text, that those Words Are not meant of David the Son of Jesse, but of the Lord jesus.
Indeed, David the Son of Jesse was an eminent Person, a gracious Man, the sweet Psalmist of Israel; but he was but a meer Man. Christ is God as well as Man, God by Nature, God from Everlasting, who in the Fulness of Time took humane Nature into personal Union with his Godhead, that individual humane Nature which he took of the Blessed Virgin;
Indeed, David the Son of Jesse was an eminent Person, a gracious Man, the sweet Psalmist of Israel; but he was but a mere Man. christ is God as well as Man, God by Nature, God from Everlasting, who in the Fullness of Time took humane Nature into personal union with his Godhead, that Individu humane Nature which he took of the Blessed Virgae;
So when a poor Sinner is in Anguish of Spirit, full of Horror, and ready to sink in Despair for his Sins, Christ with the joyful sound of his Redemption and Grace, can refresh and give Peace and rest to the troubled Conscience, Mat. 11. 28. David was exalted from a low Estate to Kingly Power:
So when a poor Sinner is in Anguish of Spirit, full of Horror, and ready to sink in Despair for his Sins, christ with the joyful found of his Redemption and Grace, can refresh and give Peace and rest to the troubled Conscience, Mathew 11. 28. David was exalted from a low Estate to Kingly Power:
Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, though as to his Godhead he was not capable of any Exaltation, being God over all, blessed for evermore, Rom. 9. 5. yet as God-Man, is highly exalted from the low estate of his Abasement as Man, in his Birth, Life, Death and Burial, to be raised again,
Our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, though as to his Godhead he was not capable of any Exaltation, being God over all, blessed for evermore, Rom. 9. 5. yet as God-Man, is highly exalted from the low estate of his Abasement as Man, in his Birth, Life, Death and Burial, to be raised again,
But though in such things David may be counted a Type of Christ, and Christ as to his humane Nature was of the Seed of David, yet what was David in comparison of Christ our Immanuel, God manifest in our Nature? Yea, this David the Son of Jesse, though he was a gracious Man,
But though in such things David may be counted a Type of christ, and christ as to his humane Nature was of the Seed of David, yet what was David in comparison of christ our Immanuel, God manifest in our Nature? Yea, this David the Son of Jesse, though he was a gracious Man,
But he was a great Penitent, he wrote several Penitential Psalms; the 51st Psalm was one of them, there you may see the Spirit and Grace of the Man, how he mourned for Original and Actual Sin;
But he was a great Penitent, he wrote several Penitential Psalms; the 51st Psalm was one of them, there you may see the Spirit and Grace of the Man, how he mourned for Original and Actual since;
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and that he had rent the Kingdom from him, and given it to a Neighbour of his more righteous than Saul. And it is said, Acts 13. 22. that the Lord raised up David to be their King;
and that he had rend the Kingdom from him, and given it to a Neighbour of his more righteous than Saul. And it is said, Acts 13. 22. that the Lord raised up David to be their King;
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2. He was a Man after God's own Heart, as a King, in the Government of the People of Israel. Psal. 78. 72. it is said there, He fed them according to the Integrity of his Heart;
2. He was a Man After God's own Heart, as a King, in the Government of the People of Israel. Psalm 78. 72. it is said there, He fed them according to the Integrity of his Heart;
For David after he had served his own Generation, that is, the Age and Time wherein he lived, by the Will of God, that is, by doing the Will of God in a good degree, in a comfortable measure, in that Age and Time, he fell on sleep, was laid to his Fathers, and saw Corruption.
For David After he had served his own Generation, that is, the Age and Time wherein he lived, by the Will of God, that is, by doing the Will of God in a good degree, in a comfortable measure, in that Age and Time, he fell on sleep, was laid to his Father's, and saw Corruption.
For understanding of that Phrase, [ by the Will of God ] take notice that by the Will of God is sometimes meant his Decree, his Purpose, his Eternal Counsel, what shall be in Time.
For understanding of that Phrase, [ by the Will of God ] take notice that by the Will of God is sometime meant his decree, his Purpose, his Eternal Counsel, what shall be in Time.
that he doth the Work and Duty that God commands and requires, in his Place and Station, in the Generation, Age and Time he lives in, in some comfortable measure.
that he does the Work and Duty that God commands and requires, in his Place and Station, in the Generation, Age and Time he lives in, in Some comfortable measure.
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that he doth the Work and Duty that God commandeth and requireth, in his Place and Station, in the Generation, Age and Time he lives in, in some comfortable measure.
that he does the Work and Duty that God commands and requires, in his Place and Station, in the Generation, Age and Time he lives in, in Some comfortable measure.
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You must not understand this Expression concerning David, nor any Expression that David used concerning himself in the Book of Psalms, as if David * was absolutely perfect,
You must not understand this Expression Concerning David, nor any Expression that David used Concerning himself in the Book of Psalms, as if David * was absolutely perfect,
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but they do not consider the infinite Purity of the Majesty of God, the Spirituality of the Law, its vast Extent to all our Thoughts, Words and Actions.
but they do not Consider the infinite Purity of the Majesty of God, the Spirituality of the Law, its vast Extent to all our Thoughts, Words and Actions.
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And though I would not be curious in prying into others, yet I cannot but take notice in some that speak high things of their Attainments, that they discover much Pride,
And though I would not be curious in prying into Others, yet I cannot but take notice in Some that speak high things of their Attainments, that they discover much Pride,
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There is a Work of Inherent Grace and Holiness begun in every true Believer, and they are called Holy and Righteous in the Scripture, in respect of their inward Man their better Part,
There is a Work of Inherent Grace and Holiness begun in every true Believer, and they Are called Holy and Righteous in the Scripture, in respect of their inward Man their better Part,
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and in comparison of others that have not the Truth of Grace in them; and they do Righteousness, and practise Holiness in their Lives and Conversations;
and in comparison of Others that have not the Truth of Grace in them; and they do Righteousness, and practise Holiness in their Lives and Conversations;
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And saith David, Although my House be not so with God, neither I nor my House hath been as the Light of the Morning when the Sun riseth, as a Morning without Clouds;
And Says David, Although my House be not so with God, neither I nor my House hath been as the Light of the Morning when the Sun Riseth, as a Morning without Clouds;
So that all that is intended in this Commendation of David in the Text, (that we may not think of David, or any other Saint, above what is meet) is this, that in a comfortable measure,
So that all that is intended in this Commendation of David in the Text, (that we may not think of David, or any other Saint, above what is meet) is this, that in a comfortable measure,
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and above most Saints in his Time, and in an eminent manner, and so as to be owned and accepted in a Covenant of pardoning Mercy through Christ, he served his own Generation by doing the Will of God;
and above most Saints in his Time, and in an eminent manner, and so as to be owned and accepted in a Covenant of pardoning Mercy through christ, he served his own Generation by doing the Will of God;
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When may a Magistrate, one in Authority, Supream as David was, or Subordinate as inferiour Magistrates, be said to serve their Generation by doing the Will of God?
When may a Magistrate, one in authority, Supreme as David was, or Subordinate as inferior Magistrates, be said to serve their Generation by doing the Will of God?
even Heathen Magistrates, to keep up some Order, Justice and Peace amongst their Subjects. Magistracy is an Ordinance of God, and is for the good of humane Society;
even Heathen Magistrates, to keep up Some Order, justice and Peace among their Subject's. Magistracy is an Ordinance of God, and is for the good of humane Society;
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Yea, take notice that such Princes as Nebuchadnezzar, are called God's Servants, when they executed God's Judgments upon the Jews for their Idolatry, and other Wickedness;
Yea, take notice that such Princes as Nebuchadnezzar, Are called God's Servants, when they executed God's Judgments upon the jews for their Idolatry, and other Wickedness;
and went about throughout all the Cities of Judah, and taught the People. Josiah and Hezekiah did reform things what they could, they were carried out to propagate Religion:
and went about throughout all the Cities of Judah, and taught the People. Josiah and Hezekiah did reform things what they could, they were carried out to propagate Religion:
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3. The more careful a Magistrate is, that those that are about him be Religious, such as fear God, the more he serveth his Generation in doing the Will of God as a Magistrate:
3. The more careful a Magistrate is, that those that Are about him be Religious, such as Fear God, the more he serves his Generation in doing the Will of God as a Magistrate:
and when some brake through with the Danger of their Lives, to get him of the Water of the Well of Bethlehem; when he considered how they had ventured their Lives to get it, he would not drink of it,
and when Some brake through with the Danger of their Lives, to get him of the Water of the Well of Bethlehem; when he considered how they had ventured their Lives to get it, he would not drink of it,
Quest. 2. When may a Minister be said to serve his Generation, by doing the Will of God? Here take notice that we must cry out with the Apostle, Who is sufficient for these things? But God is pleased to imploy mean Instruments,
Quest. 2. When may a Minister be said to serve his Generation, by doing the Will of God? Here take notice that we must cry out with the Apostle, Who is sufficient for these things? But God is pleased to employ mean Instruments,
It pleaseth God, by such mean and contemptible Means, (as when our Saviour made use of Clay and Spittle to open the Eyes of the Blind) to do good to Souls.
It Pleases God, by such mean and contemptible Means, (as when our Saviour made use of Clay and Spittle to open the Eyes of the Blind) to do good to Souls.
This Servant of Christ, who is taken from us, whose Life was much desired, and whose Death is to be much lamented, was a Person not only of great Grace and Experience in Religion,
This Servant of christ, who is taken from us, whose Life was much desired, and whose Death is to be much lamented, was a Person not only of great Grace and Experience in Religion,
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Now in answer to that Question, When may a Minister, a Bishop, an Elder, be said to serve his Generation, by doing the Will of God in his Office, and Place, and Station?
Now in answer to that Question, When may a Minister, a Bishop, an Elder, be said to serve his Generation, by doing the Will of God in his Office, and Place, and Station?
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1. The more sound a Minister is in the Doctrine of Religion, the more he holds fast the Form of sound Words, the more he endeavours that the Truth of God may stand in his Day against Heresies, against false Teachers, against all erronious Doctrine, especially in the main and fundamental Points, the more he serveth his Generation, by doing the Will of God in his Place and Station.
1. The more found a Minister is in the Doctrine of Religion, the more he holds fast the From of found Words, the more he endeavours that the Truth of God may stand in his Day against Heresies, against false Teachers, against all erroneous Doctrine, especially in the main and fundamental Points, the more he serves his Generation, by doing the Will of God in his Place and Station.
he was firm to the Scripture, and old Protestant Doctrine of Justification, by the Righteousness of Christ, imputed and reckoned to his People, and received by Faith;
he was firm to the Scripture, and old Protestant Doctrine of Justification, by the Righteousness of christ, imputed and reckoned to his People, and received by Faith;
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2. The more a Minister is laborious and painful in his Labours in the Gospel, to make full proof of his Ministry, humbly waiting upon the Lord, to see what use the Lord will please to make of his Ministry for the Conversion of Souls,
2. The more a Minister is laborious and painful in his Labours in the Gospel, to make full proof of his Ministry, humbly waiting upon the Lord, to see what use the Lord will please to make of his Ministry for the Conversion of Souls,
and for helping their Knowledg, their Faith, their Holiness and Consolation in Christ, who have believed through Grace, the more a Minister doth serve his Generation, by doing the Will of God in his Place and Office.
and for helping their Knowledge, their Faith, their Holiness and Consolation in christ, who have believed through Grace, the more a Minister does serve his Generation, by doing the Will of God in his Place and Office.
3. The more a Minister is exemplary in his Conversation, the more bolily, justly, and umblameably he behaveth himself amongst the People that he hath the Charge of, the more he serveth his Generation, by doing the Will of God in his Place and Station.
3. The more a Minister is exemplary in his Conversation, the more bolily, justly, and umblameably he behaveth himself among the People that he hath the Charge of, the more he serves his Generation, by doing the Will of God in his Place and Station.
I might mention many other things, how a faithful Minister may be said to serve his Generation, by doing the Will of God in his Place and Station, which Men may take notice of;
I might mention many other things, how a faithful Minister may be said to serve his Generation, by doing the Will of God in his Place and Station, which Men may take notice of;
What gracious Minister is there, that is not sensible how much he comes short of his Duty in the Ministry? Who is so humble in his Ministry as he should be? Who is so sincere in having a single Eye to the Glory of God,
What gracious Minister is there, that is not sensible how much he comes short of his Duty in the Ministry? Who is so humble in his Ministry as he should be? Who is so sincere in having a single Eye to the Glory of God,
and the Good of Souls, as he should be? Who is there that goes forth in the Strength of Christ, depending upon help from him in all his Studies and Labours,
and the Good of Souls, as he should be? Who is there that Goes forth in the Strength of christ, depending upon help from him in all his Studies and Labours,
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And they have need continually to pray, that God would still assist them whilst he pleaseth to make use of them, that he would help them continually in their Ministration.
And they have need continually to pray, that God would still assist them while he Pleases to make use of them, that he would help them continually in their Ministration.
Ministers had need to be much in Prayer, that God would enable them to bear their Trials and Troubles, that they are exposed unto by their Place and Station,
Ministers had need to be much in Prayer, that God would enable them to bear their Trials and Troubles, that they Are exposed unto by their Place and Station,
that there may not arise out of themselves Men speaking perverse things to draw away Disciples after them, that there may not break forth any scandalous Sins amongst them;
that there may not arise out of themselves Men speaking perverse things to draw away Disciples After them, that there may not break forth any scandalous Sins among them;
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that though there will be in this imperfect State ordinary Failings and Infirmities, that God would graciously keep them, that there may not be a Fornicator, a Murderer, a Thief, a Drunkard,
that though there will be in this imperfect State ordinary Failings and Infirmities, that God would graciously keep them, that there may not be a Fornicator, a Murderer, a Thief, a Drunkard,
A gracious Minister is (though he be young) to expect that he may not continue with the Congregation, by reason of Death, especially Ministers that are old,
A gracious Minister is (though he be young) to expect that he may not continue with the Congregation, by reason of Death, especially Ministers that Are old,
1. The more free Christians are to employ their Estates for pious and charitable Ʋses, to honour * God with their Substance, to do good and communicate, to lend and give, the more they serve their Generation by doing the Will of God.
1. The more free Christians Are to employ their Estates for pious and charitable Ʋses, to honour * God with their Substance, to do good and communicate, to lend and give, the more they serve their Generation by doing the Will of God.
Yea, those that have but small and ordinary Estates, should be the more sparing in their Furniture for their Houses, in their Apparel, in their House-keeping, that they may have something to give to pious and charitable Uses.
Yea, those that have but small and ordinary Estates, should be the more sparing in their Furniture for their Houses, in their Apparel, in their Housekeeping, that they may have something to give to pious and charitable Uses.
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2. The more Christians are careful in bringing † up their Children in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord, in catechising their Children and Servants, in taking care that they keep the Lord's Day;
2. The more Christians Are careful in bringing † up their Children in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord, in catechising their Children and Servants, in taking care that they keep the Lord's Day;
yea, and to be heavenly in discourse among their Neighbours, putting in something of Heaven into all their Converse, the more they serve their Generation according to the Will of God.
yea, and to be heavenly in discourse among their Neighbours, putting in something of Heaven into all their Converse, the more they serve their Generation according to the Will of God.
3. The more Christians keep from the Errors and Sins of the Times, and mourn for them, the more they serve their Generation according to the Will of God.
3. The more Christians keep from the Errors and Sins of the Times, and mourn for them, the more they serve their Generation according to the Will of God.
and to sigh and cry for the Abominations of the Times and places where you live, Ezek. 9. 4. God sometimes sets a Mark on such for outward preservation,
and to sighs and cry for the Abominations of the Times and places where you live, Ezekiel 9. 4. God sometime sets a Mark on such for outward preservation,
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however he sets a Mark of Approbation upon them, that whatsoever outward Calamities come, their Souls shall be fafe, it shall go well with them for ever.
however he sets a Mark of Approbation upon them, that whatsoever outward Calamities come, their Souls shall be fafe, it shall go well with them for ever.
4. The more willing Christians are to bear the Cross, to suffer according to the Will of God, to suffer as his Witnesses in the Age and Time they live in, the more they serve their Generation according to the Will of God.
4. The more willing Christians Are to bear the Cross, to suffer according to the Will of God, to suffer as his Witnesses in the Age and Time they live in, the more they serve their Generation according to the Will of God.
Many in their Generations have been called to this, and they overcame by the Blood of the Lamb, by Grace and Strength from Christ, the Lord, the Lamb, who shed his precious Blood for us:
Many in their Generations have been called to this, and they overcame by the Blood of the Lamb, by Grace and Strength from christ, the Lord, the Lamb, who shed his precious Blood for us:
to strengthen us with all Might according to God's glorious Power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness, which is given out in that Hour and Time which we can give little account of before-hand.
to strengthen us with all Might according to God's glorious Power, unto all patience and long-suffering with joyfulness, which is given out in that Hour and Time which we can give little account of beforehand.
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It is not by our own Strength that any of us are able to suffer for the Truth in a right manner for right Ends, aiming singly at the Glory of God, the Honour of his Truth and Ways;
It is not by our own Strength that any of us Are able to suffer for the Truth in a right manner for right Ends, aiming singly At the Glory of God, the Honour of his Truth and Ways;
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Ʋse 2. This may teach us, for the Time to come, to be earnest with the Lord, to enable us to have this more in our Eye, to fill up our Work for God in our Day;
Ʋse 2. This may teach us, for the Time to come, to be earnest with the Lord, to enable us to have this more in our Eye, to fill up our Work for God in our Day;
1. Always remember that your Time is short and uncertain, and what you do for the Glory of God in your Day, do it quickly, the Night of Death comes when no Man can work;
1. Always Remember that your Time is short and uncertain, and what you do for the Glory of God in your Day, do it quickly, the Night of Death comes when no Man can work;
2. Observe in your aiming to serve your Generation, that you study the Word of God, that it may be clear to you that you do the Will of God in what you do.
2. Observe in your aiming to serve your Generation, that you study the Word of God, that it may be clear to you that you do the Will of God in what you do.
ay, but they left out the Will of God, and so have been guilty of gross Immoralities and Extravagances, whereby God and Religion have been greatly dishonoured.
ay, but they left out the Will of God, and so have been guilty of gross Immoralities and Extravagances, whereby God and Religion have been greatly dishonoured.
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in serving your Generation, is the thing you do according to the Word of God, according to God's Law and Precepts, else God will not accept your interposing and meddling to serve your Generation;
in serving your Generation, is the thing you do according to the Word of God, according to God's Law and Precepts, Else God will not accept your interposing and meddling to serve your Generation;
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pray unto God that he would strengthen you, that he would give you Wisdom and Grace to glorify him in your Stations and Relations, to serve your Generations, by doing his Will, that you may finish your Course with joy.
pray unto God that he would strengthen you, that he would give you Wisdom and Grace to Glorify him in your Stations and Relations, to serve your Generations, by doing his Will, that you may finish your Course with joy.
1. The Lord takes away his Servants out of this World, and hides them in the Grave, sometimes because of great Judgments and Calamities that are then present or to come upon the Places where they live, that their Eyes might not see the Evil. The Righteous perisheth, and no Man layeth it to heart; and merciful Men are taken away, none considering that the Righteous is taken away from the Evil to come.
1. The Lord Takes away his Servants out of this World, and hides them in the Grave, sometime Because of great Judgments and Calamities that Are then present or to come upon the Places where they live, that their Eyes might not see the Evil. The Righteous Perishes, and no Man Layeth it to heart; and merciful Men Are taken away, none considering that the Righteous is taken away from the Evil to come.
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2. Another Reason why God takes away his Servants out of this World, is, that they may go to their eternal Rest. Here the Saints are but in a poor Estate, they groan under the Remainders of Sin, they have many Temptations of Satan, they have sometimes great Pains and Diseases upon their Bodies,
2. another Reason why God Takes away his Servants out of this World, is, that they may go to their Eternal Rest. Here the Saints Are but in a poor Estate, they groan under the Remainders of since, they have many Temptations of Satan, they have sometime great Pains and Diseases upon their Bodies,
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so the Lord in his appointed Time takes them out of this sinful and miserable Life, to be with him in Heaven, where they shall not be burdened with Sin or any Affliction any more for ever,
so the Lord in his appointed Time Takes them out of this sinful and miserable Life, to be with him in Heaven, where they shall not be burdened with since or any Affliction any more for ever,
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3. Sometimes the Lord takes away his Servants, that have been eminent in serving their Generation, that he may shew his Power in raising up others to carry on his Work.
3. Sometime the Lord Takes away his Servants, that have been eminent in serving their Generation, that he may show his Power in raising up Others to carry on his Work.
When Moses died, God raised up Joshua to carry on the Work, to conduct Israel to the promised Land. When Elijah was taken away, God raised up Elisha to carry on his Work.
When Moses died, God raised up joshua to carry on the Work, to conduct Israel to the promised Land. When Elijah was taken away, God raised up Elisha to carry on his Work.
And as for faithful Ministers, surely they pray and desire, that when they are taken away, God would raise up far greater Instruments to carry on the Work of God, they are willing that they may be in that Sense forgotten,
And as for faithful Ministers, surely they pray and desire, that when they Are taken away, God would raise up Far greater Instruments to carry on the Work of God, they Are willing that they may be in that Sense forgotten,
Lord, grant that it may be so in this Congregation, and in all the Churches, that when the Lord takes away their Ministers, you may have more burning and shining Lights:
Lord, grant that it may be so in this Congregation, and in all the Churches, that when the Lord Takes away their Ministers, you may have more burning and shining Lights:
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O that Professors may have † Root in themselves, sound Understanding, and a Principle of Grace in their own Hearts, that they may not stand upon the Magistrate's Root, upon the Minister's Root,
O that Professors may have † Root in themselves, found Understanding, and a Principle of Grace in their own Hearts, that they may not stand upon the Magistrate's Root, upon the Minister's Root,
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The Prophets, do they live for ever? But the Comfort of the Churches and Saints is, that Christ the great Prophet he lives for ever, he continueth, he lives and sees,
The prophets, do they live for ever? But the Comfort of the Churches and Saints is, that christ the great Prophet he lives for ever, he Continueth, he lives and sees,
As to Ministers, you must expect that they must go down into Silence, and their Voices which you have so often heard in the Congregation, within a while you will hear their Voices no more in this World:
As to Ministers, you must expect that they must go down into Silence, and their Voices which you have so often herd in the Congregation, within a while you will hear their Voices no more in this World:
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And therefore while you have the Light, walk in the Light, improve their Gifts and Grace whilst you have them, that you may be able to say, such a Minister is dead,
And Therefore while you have the Light, walk in the Light, improve their Gifts and Grace while you have them, that you may be able to say, such a Minister is dead,
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When Elijah was taken away, Elisha cried out, My Father, my Father, the Chariots of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof; he made account that Elijah that was taken away by his praying and preaching, was as great a Strength to Israel as their Chariots and Horsemen.
When Elijah was taken away, Elisha cried out, My Father, my Father, the Chariots of Israel, and the Horsemen thereof; he made account that Elijah that was taken away by his praying and preaching, was as great a Strength to Israel as their Chariots and Horsemen.
Hear what I shall now say unto you, If any do rejoice and triumph, and scoff at the Death of this faithful Minister, (as I hear some do) I would have them consider that Passage, 2 Kings 2. 23, 24. And he went up from thence unto Beth-el:
Hear what I shall now say unto you, If any do rejoice and triumph, and scoff At the Death of this faithful Minister, (as I hear Some do) I would have them Consider that Passage, 2 Kings 2. 23, 24. And he went up from thence unto Bethel:
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When Elijah was taken to Heaven, and Elisha was going unto Beth-el, there came forth little Children, (but the Original might be translated young Men) and see how abusive they were to Elisha, say they, Go up thou bald-Head, go up thou bald-Head;
When Elijah was taken to Heaven, and Elisha was going unto Bethel, there Come forth little Children, (but the Original might be translated young Men) and see how abusive they were to Elisha, say they, Go up thou bald-Head, go up thou bald-Head;
This was an extraordinary thing, it was under the Old Testament, which was a severer Dispensation as to God's executing of outward Judgments upon Sinners in this Life;
This was an extraordinary thing, it was under the Old Testament, which was a severer Dispensation as to God's executing of outward Judgments upon Sinners in this Life;
there is no Purgatory for the Soul of a Believer to go to when it departs out of the Body, no place of Pain and Suffering to go to, to purge and cleanse the Soul from Sin:
there is no Purgatory for the Soul of a Believer to go to when it departs out of the Body, no place of Pain and Suffering to go to, to purge and cleanse the Soul from since:
so that as soon as the Soul is absent from the Body, it is present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. 8. that Day the Saints die on Earth, they go to live in Heaven, their Souls depart out of their Bodies,
so that as soon as the Soul is absent from the Body, it is present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. 8. that Day the Saints die on Earth, they go to live in Heaven, their Souls depart out of their Bodies,
and shall come forth, they that have done good, to the Resurrection of Life, and they that have done evil, to the Resurrection of Damnation, Joh. 5. 28, 29. Those that die in their Sins, their Bodies are raised at the last Day to their greater Shame and Misery, that they may suffer in their Bodies as well as their Souls to eternity;
and shall come forth, they that have done good, to the Resurrection of Life, and they that have done evil, to the Resurrection of Damnation, John 5. 28, 29. Those that die in their Sins, their Bodies Are raised At the last Day to their greater Shame and Misery, that they may suffer in their Bodies as well as their Souls to eternity;
Some understand that Expression, he was gathered to his People, to be meant of his Soul, that when by Death there was a separation of Soul and Body, that his Soul was gathered to the Elect and ransomed People that died before him, to that blessed Company in Heaven that were gone before him:
some understand that Expression, he was gathered to his People, to be meant of his Soul, that when by Death there was a separation of Soul and Body, that his Soul was gathered to the Elect and ransomed People that died before him, to that blessed Company in Heaven that were gone before him:
whether that be the meaning of that particular Text or no, it is certain that when the Saints die, their Souls are gathered to that People that had the same Spirit of Faith and Holiness when they were upon Earth that they have:
whither that be the meaning of that particular Text or no, it is certain that when the Saints die, their Souls Are gathered to that People that had the same Spirit of Faith and Holiness when they were upon Earth that they have:
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It is indeed the chief happiness of the Saints when they die, that then they are present with the Lord, * ever with the Lord, see God to their everlasting Consolation;
It is indeed the chief happiness of the Saints when they die, that then they Are present with the Lord, * ever with the Lord, see God to their everlasting Consolation;
this is the Essence of the Saints Happiness after Death, to be gathered to the Lord, to hear his Wisdom, to see his Glory, to be satisfied with his Likeness †.
this is the Essence of the Saints Happiness After Death, to be gathered to the Lord, to hear his Wisdom, to see his Glory, to be satisfied with his Likeness †.
Communion of Saints is sweet here on Earth, in this imperfect State, but it will be far sweeter in Heaven, where there will be no Sin, no Error, no Darkness,
Communion of Saints is sweet Here on Earth, in this imperfect State, but it will be Far Sweeten in Heaven, where there will be no since, no Error, no Darkness,
Take notice of this, if you die in your Sins, you will be gathered to that People in Hell that were of the same Spirit with you, that will curse and blaspheme God because of their Torments in Hell,
Take notice of this, if you die in your Sins, you will be gathered to that People in Hell that were of the same Spirit with you, that will curse and Blaspheme God Because of their Torments in Hell,
But if you be called with a holy Calling in this Life, when you die, your Souls shall be gathered to them that have obtained like precious Faith with you,
But if you be called with a holy Calling in this Life, when you die, your Souls shall be gathered to them that have obtained like precious Faith with you,
you shall be gathered to that People that believed on the Lord Jesus, that admired the free, effectual, especial and distinguishing Grace of God, in having Mercy on whom he will have Mercy,
you shall be gathered to that People that believed on the Lord jesus, that admired the free, effectual, especial and distinguishing Grace of God, in having Mercy on whom he will have Mercy,
But for this Phrase in the Text concerning David, it may signify no more, than that he died and was buried, he went to the Grave as his Fathers had done, he abode in the State of Death as his Fathers had done.
But for this Phrase in the Text Concerning David, it may signify no more, than that he died and was buried, he went to the Grave as his Father's had done, he Abided in the State of Death as his Father's had done.
The Apostle Paul speaking of the Body at Death, when it returneth to the Dust, saith, It is sown in Corruption, 1 Cor. 15. 42. as the Seed that the Husbandman sows, it corrupts in the Earth, so do our Bodies;
The Apostle Paul speaking of the Body At Death, when it returns to the Dust, Says, It is sown in Corruption, 1 Cor. 15. 42. as the Seed that the Husbandman Sovus, it corrupts in the Earth, so do our Bodies;
tho you dwell in your own Houses, you must look upon your self as a Stranger in your own House, you are going to dwell in the Dust, to have the Grave to be your House for the Body, a little House, a dark House.
though you dwell in your own Houses, you must look upon your self as a Stranger in your own House, you Are going to dwell in the Dust, to have the Grave to be your House for the Body, a little House, a dark House.
but O no Pomp, no State, but declare by all things, by all your Carriage, that you look upon your selves as Strangers and Pilgrims that have no continuance here.
but Oh no Pomp, no State, but declare by all things, by all your Carriage, that you look upon your selves as Strangers and Pilgrim's that have no Continuance Here.
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you are going, as to your Bodies, to very mean Relations, to Corruption your Father, to the Worm your Mother and your Sister, these are to be your Relations and Companions in the Grave.
you Are going, as to your Bodies, to very mean Relations, to Corruption your Father, to the Worm your Mother and your Sister, these Are to be your Relations and Sodales in the Grave.
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Truly we are too curious in our Houses and Furniture, and in our Habit, and setting forth our Bodies, that must return we know not how soon to the Dust, and see Corruption.
Truly we Are too curious in our Houses and Furniture, and in our Habit, and setting forth our Bodies, that must return we know not how soon to the Dust, and see Corruption.
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And let all that allow themselves to go on in their profane Courses consider, That the Holy Scriptures, in sundry places, sets more before them to amaze them, to affright them, to make them tremble,
And let all that allow themselves to go on in their profane Courses Consider, That the Holy Scriptures, in sundry places, sets more before them to amaze them, to affright them, to make them tremble,
for the Word telleth us, That those that die in their Sins, * shall go into everlasting Punishment, shall be cast into Hell, where their Worm dieth not,
for the Word Telleth us, That those that die in their Sins, * shall go into everlasting Punishment, shall be cast into Hell, where their Worm Dieth not,
They shall be punished with everlasting Destruction from the Presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power, shall be cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone, which is the second Death.
They shall be punished with everlasting Destruction from the Presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power, shall be cast into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone, which is the second Death.
and at the Resurrection your Bodies will be raised out of the Grave, out of the Dust, reunited to your Souls, that so in Soul and Body you will be punished to all Eternity:
and At the Resurrection your Bodies will be raised out of the Grave, out of the Dust, Reunited to your Souls, that so in Soul and Body you will be punished to all Eternity:
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therefore never talk of this, that if you be serious to think of these things, it will damp your Spirits, take you off from your carnal Mirth and Jollity;
Therefore never talk of this, that if you be serious to think of these things, it will damp your Spirits, take you off from your carnal Mirth and Jollity;
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yet through Christ you may rejoice in the Meditation of Death for all this, it is gain for a Believer to die, and you may desire to depart and to be with Christ.
yet through christ you may rejoice in the Meditation of Death for all this, it is gain for a Believer to die, and you may desire to depart and to be with christ.
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the Body is then altogether insensible, and you that are in Christ, your Souls go presently to Heaven, to rejoice, to triumph, to praise God before the Throne;
the Body is then altogether insensible, and you that Are in christ, your Souls go presently to Heaven, to rejoice, to triumph, to praise God before the Throne;
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and these Bodies shall be raised to Glory at the last Day, to die no more, to see corruption no more, that so in Soul and Body you may enjoy and praise God to Eternity.
and these Bodies shall be raised to Glory At the last Day, to die no more, to see corruption no more, that so in Soul and Body you may enjoy and praise God to Eternity.
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Therefore take one thing with another, and those that are in Christ are not to have a slavish fear of Death, the Meditation of Death may be sweet to you.
Therefore take one thing with Another, and those that Are in christ Are not to have a slavish Fear of Death, the Meditation of Death may be sweet to you.
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but those that are alive at Christ's second coming, * they shall not sleep the sleep of Death, they shall not die, they shall not see Corruption, but their Bodies shall be changed and fitted for Glory in a Moment, in the twinkling of an Eye:
but those that Are alive At Christ's second coming, * they shall not sleep the sleep of Death, they shall not die, they shall not see Corruption, but their Bodies shall be changed and fitted for Glory in a Moment, in the twinkling of an Eye:
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Methinks our Hands in this City, by the Death of this Servant of God, are feeble and weak, the Lord strengthen us, the Lord make up this great loss to this City, make up this great loss to the Congregation he ministred to, the Lord make up this loss to his Family.
Methinks our Hands in this city, by the Death of this Servant of God, Are feeble and weak, the Lord strengthen us, the Lord make up this great loss to this city, make up this great loss to the Congregation he ministered to, the Lord make up this loss to his Family.
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This Holy Man, this Gracious Man, after he had as a Christian, and as a Minister, served his own Generation by doing the Will of God, is fallen a sleep in Jesus.
This Holy Man, this Gracious Man, After he had as a Christian, and as a Minister, served his own Generation by doing the Will of God, is fallen a sleep in jesus.
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