A call to weeping: or A warning touching approaching miseries In a sermon preached on the 20th of March, 1699. At the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Westen, late wife of Mr. John Westen, who departed this life on the 17th of the said month, in the 38th year of her age. By Benjamin Keach.
Demonstrated in a Sermon Preached at the Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Westen Late Wife of Mr. John Westen. LUKE XXIII. xxviii. Weep not for me, but weep for your selves, and for your Children.
Demonstrated in a Sermon Preached At the Funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Westen Late Wife of Mr. John Westen. LUKE XXIII. xxviii. Weep not for me, but weep for your selves, and for your Children.
I beeseech you by the mercy of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service, Rom. 12. 1.
I beseech you by the mercy of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service, Rom. 12. 1.
God's Wrath being over in Jesus Christ, our Sins Pardoned, and He fully Reconciled, how should this move us to live to Him, who died for us, and rose again.
God's Wrath being over in jesus christ, our Sins Pardoned, and He Fully Reconciled, how should this move us to live to Him, who died for us, and rose again.
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Shall we sin that grace may abound? God forbid, Rom. 6. 2. We being made free from Sin (as the Apostle shews) should have our Fruit unto Holiness, and so our End will be Everlasting Life.
Shall we sin that grace may abound? God forbid, Rom. 6. 2. We being made free from since (as the Apostle shows) should have our Fruit unto Holiness, and so our End will be Everlasting Life.
One End, Purpose, and Design of God in that Redemption we have by Jesus Christ, is, that we should be to the Praise of the Glory of his Grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the Beloved, Eph. 1. 6. My Brethren,
One End, Purpose, and Design of God in that Redemption we have by jesus christ, is, that we should be to the Praise of the Glory of his Grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved, Ephesians 1. 6. My Brothers,
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all Iniquity, and purchase to himself a peculiar People zealous of good Works, Tit. 2. 14. Moreover God is Holy,
Who gave himself for us, that he might Redeem us from all Iniquity, and purchase to himself a peculiar People zealous of good Works, Tit. 2. 14. Moreover God is Holy,
And in Chap. 7. 1. Saith Paul, Having these Promises (dearly Beloved) let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting Holiness in the Fear of God.
And in Chap. 7. 1. Says Paul, Having these Promises (dearly beloved) let us cleanse our selves from all filthiness of the Flesh and Spirit, perfecting Holiness in the fear of God.
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I have read that Philip King of Macedon commanded one of his Pages to wake him every Morning by crying at his Chamber Door, Sir remember you are a Man:
I have read that Philip King of Macedon commanded one of his Pages to wake him every Morning by crying At his Chamber Door, Sir Remember you Are a Man:
and such was their Cruelty, that they laid on him the pondrous Cross, till (as it is thought) he fainting in the way, they compelled one Simon a Cyrenian to bear part of it,
and such was their Cruelty, that they laid on him the ponderous Cross, till (as it is Thought) he fainting in the Way, they compelled one Simon a Cyrenian to bear part of it,
Daughters of Jerusalem, both of the Litteral and Mystical Jerusalem: In my Text are two Parts. 1. A Dehortation, Weep not for me. 2. An Exhortation, but Weep for your selves, and for your Children.
Daughters of Jerusalem, both of the Litera and Mystical Jerusalem: In my Text Are two Parts. 1. A Dehortation, Weep not for me. 2. an Exhortation, but Weep for your selves, and for your Children.
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In the Negative Part, or Dehortation, something may seem difficult, for ought we not to Weep and Mourn in the serious Thoughts of what our Lord Jesus endured and suffered for us? What not one Tear for a bleeding Jesus!
In the Negative Part, or Dehortation, something may seem difficult, for ought we not to Weep and Mourn in the serious Thoughts of what our Lord jesus endured and suffered for us? What not one Tear for a bleeding jesus!
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First, They ought not to Weep inordinately, all inordinate Passion for the Sufferings of Christ (which possibly might rise in some of those Women from natural Love and Affection) may be here forbid;
First, They ought not to Weep inordinately, all inordinate Passion for the Sufferings of christ (which possibly might rise in Some of those Women from natural Love and Affection) may be Here forbid;
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he was nearly related to some of them in the Flesh, and shall such a Friend, such a Relation Dye unbewailed? No! No! He did not forbid them thus to Weep,
he was nearly related to Some of them in the Flesh, and shall such a Friend, such a Relation Die unbewailed? No! No! He did not forbid them thus to Weep,
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Thirdly, They were forbid to Weep without Faith, and the certain Knowledge of the grand End and Design of his Death, which it appears for some time they were (or at leastwise some of them) ignorant of;
Thirdly, They were forbid to Weep without Faith, and the certain Knowledge of the grand End and Design of his Death, which it appears for Some time they were (or At leastwise Some of them) ignorant of;
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for was there any Necessity of Nature that lay upon the Son of God to enter into that Blessed Covenant with the Father in Eternity, upon our Account? Was he forced so to do against his own Will and Inclination? No, no, he was at Liberty,
for was there any Necessity of Nature that lay upon the Son of God to enter into that Blessed Covenant with the Father in Eternity, upon our Account? Was he forced so to do against his own Will and Inclination? No, no, he was At Liberty,
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You know the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was Rich, yet for our sakes become Poor, that we through his Poverty might be made Rich, 2 Cor. 8. 9.
You know the Grace of the Lord jesus christ, that though he was Rich, yet for our sakes become Poor, that we through his Poverty might be made Rich, 2 Cor. 8. 9.
4. He was not ignorant of their great unworthiness (for whom he came to dye and suffer such inconceiveable Miseries) who were naturally his Enemies, and cursed Rebels against him.
4. He was not ignorant of their great unworthiness (for whom he Come to die and suffer such inconceiveable Misery's) who were naturally his Enemies, and cursed Rebels against him.
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Obj. But doth not our Lord say, that it behoved him thus to Dye, or that he ought to Dye? Was he not then constrained so to do, thus it is written, and that it behoved Christ to suffer, &c. Luke 24. 46. I Answer, This refers to Christ as cloathed with our Nature, and as one that had engaged himself to suffer in our stead;
Object But does not our Lord say, that it behooved him thus to Die, or that he ought to Die? Was he not then constrained so to do, thus it is written, and that it behooved christ to suffer, etc. Lycia 24. 46. I Answer, This refers to christ as clothed with our Nature, and as one that had engaged himself to suffer in our stead;
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though the Humane Nature of Christ was Innocent, yet it was weak; as one observeth. 2. This may shew, that our blessed Lord was really Man as well as God, yea God-Man in one Person.
though the Humane Nature of christ was Innocent, yet it was weak; as one observeth. 2. This may show, that our blessed Lord was really Man as well as God, yea God-Man in one Person.
as our Divines observe, from any unwillingness that was in him to Dye, but from the sense of that Wrath which began to lie upon his Soul, which we must have born for ever, had he not born it for us, or in our stead:
as our Divines observe, from any unwillingness that was in him to Die, but from the sense of that Wrath which began to lie upon his Soul, which we must have born for ever, had he not born it for us, or in our stead:
4. He saw the comfortable Influences of God suspended, and felt the Indignation of God due to us for our Sins, breaking out upon his Human Soul and Body;
4. He saw the comfortable Influences of God suspended, and felt the Indignation of God due to us for our Sins, breaking out upon his Human Soul and Body;
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God is the object of Fear in his Vindictive Justice, his Wrath is terrible, and from hence he might cry out and speak these words, that we may know the evil of sin,
God is the Object of fear in his Vindictive justice, his Wrath is terrible, and from hence he might cry out and speak these words, that we may know the evil of since,
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and also to deter all wicked men from their sins, and to make them sensible of that pain and anguish they are like for ever to undergo, that so they may fly to Jesus;
and also to deter all wicked men from their Sins, and to make them sensible of that pain and anguish they Are like for ever to undergo, that so they may fly to jesus;
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8. By saying, The Cup which my Father gives me to drink, shall I not drink it, John xviij. 11. 9. Also how freely did he surrender himself, Whom do ye seek? Jesus of Nazareth;
8. By saying, The Cup which my Father gives me to drink, shall I not drink it, John xviij. 11. 9. Also how freely did he surrender himself, Whom do you seek? jesus of Nazareth;
Seventhly, They were not to weep, as being ignorant of that great Glory which his Death would bring unto God, in respect unto all the Glorious Attributes,
Seventhly, They were not to weep, as being ignorant of that great Glory which his Death would bring unto God, in respect unto all the Glorious Attributes,
and how Mercy, Truth and Justice would hereby meet together, and Righteousness and Peace kiss each other, Psal. lxxxv. 10. Eighthly, Nor should they weep, as being Ignorant of the necessity of his Death, if ever we are Redeemed;
and how Mercy, Truth and justice would hereby meet together, and Righteousness and Peace kiss each other, Psalm lxxxv. 10. Eighthly, Nor should they weep, as being Ignorant of the necessity of his Death, if ever we Are Redeemed;
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and therefore he was called A Man of Sorrow, and acquainted with Grief. What shall he now be near to his happy Deliverance out of this miserable World,
and Therefore he was called A Man of Sorrow, and acquainted with Grief. What shall he now be near to his happy Deliverance out of this miserable World,
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because he poured forth his Soul unto Death, and he was numbred with Transgressors; Psalm liij. 12. Secondly, In the Affirmative, We may, nay ought to weep, and be affected and afflicted for what Christ suffered for us.
Because he poured forth his Soul unto Death, and he was numbered with Transgressors; Psalm liij. 12. Secondly, In the Affirmative, We may, nay ought to weep, and be affected and afflicted for what christ suffered for us.
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and what did that figure forth, but that we who receive Jesus Christ should feed by Faith upon him in the bitter sense of our Sins, that put him to so much Pain and Sorrow.
and what did that figure forth, but that we who receive jesus christ should feed by Faith upon him in the bitter sense of our Sins, that put him to so much Pain and Sorrow.
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I will pour upon the House of David, and upon the Inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of Grace, &c. — What then? what Effects will this have on their Hearts? They shall look upon me whom they have pierced,
I will pour upon the House of David, and upon the Inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of Grace, etc. — What then? what Effects will this have on their Hearts? They shall look upon me whom they have pierced,
as one that is in bitterness for his first-born, Zech. 12. 10. 3. Because of the great Dignity of his Person, he was God Co-equal with the Father, his Eternal Son;
as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn, Zechariah 12. 10. 3. Because of the great Dignity of his Person, he was God Coequal with the Father, his Eternal Son;
But Thirdly, Whereas our Lord said, Weep not for me, it may denote Three Things. 1. His fittedness or preparedness to Die. 2. His willingness to Dye. 3. His happiness in Death.
But Thirdly, Whereas our Lord said, Weep not for me, it may denote Three Things. 1. His fittedness or preparedness to Die. 2. His willingness to Die. 3. His happiness in Death.
The Day of their Death is better then the Day of ones Birth, Eccl. 7. 1. But wo to the Wicked, Death is that terrible Gate that opens unto them a frightful, endless Eternity,
The Day of their Death is better then the Day of ones Birth, Ecclesiastes 7. 1. But woe to the Wicked, Death is that terrible Gate that Opens unto them a frightful, endless Eternity,
Wo (saith Christ) to you that are Rich (Rich but Ungodly) you have received your Consolation, Luke 6. 28. I have read of a Queen of this Realm, who said she preferr'd Her Coffin before Her Cradle, but every true Believer may prefer a Coffin before an Earthly Crown and Kingdom.
Woe (Says christ) to you that Are Rich (Rich but Ungodly) you have received your Consolation, Lycia 6. 28. I have read of a Queen of this Realm, who said she preferred Her Coffin before Her Cradle, but every true Believer may prefer a Coffin before an Earthly Crown and Kingdom.
A Believer at Death receives great Benefit and Immunities, History tells us of one, who after he had done most noble Exploits in a religious Way, begged of God that which would be most beneficial to him, who going to Bed slept his Last;
A Believer At Death receives great Benefit and Immunities, History tells us of one, who After he had done most noble Exploits in a religious Way, begged of God that which would be most beneficial to him, who going to Bed slept his Last;
O saith a Child of God, What will become of the Gospel? What will become of the Churches? What will become of our Liberties? Of our Estates, of our Children,
Oh Says a Child of God, What will become of the Gospel? What will become of the Churches? What will become of our Liberties? Of our Estates, of our Children,
if God should leave us? How shall I stand at the overflowing of Jordan? How shall I escape all those Things, that shall come to pass and stand before the Son of Man? Do you not see a Cloud arising as big as a Mans Hand, which makes you afraid. III.
if God should leave us? How shall I stand At the overflowing of Jordan? How shall I escape all those Things, that shall come to pass and stand before the Son of Man? Do you not see a Cloud arising as big as a men Hand, which makes you afraid. III.
Because a Believer at Death is freed from all his Troubles and Incumbrances to which whilst in this World he is subjected, Life and Sorrow (while we are here) are Married together,
Because a Believer At Death is freed from all his Troubles and Encumbrances to which while in this World he is subjected, Life and Sorrow (while we Are Here) Are Married together,
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and Death only breaks those Bonds, Man is born to Trouble, as the Sparks fly upwards, Job 5. 7. IV. At Death a Believer is freed from the Tyranny, and Oppression of the Ungodly;
and Death only breaks those Bonds, Man is born to Trouble, as the Sparks fly upward, Job 5. 7. IV. At Death a Believer is freed from the Tyranny, and Oppression of the Ungodly;
There the Wicked cease from troubling, and the weary are at rest, Job 3. 17. There the Prisoners rest together, they hear not the Voice of the Oppressor, verse 18. What can we look for or expect in this World but Tribulation, that Lion that now seems to be Chained, may soon be loosed again;
There the Wicked cease from troubling, and the weary Are At rest, Job 3. 17. There the Prisoners rest together, they hear not the Voice of the Oppressor, verse 18. What can we look for or expect in this World but Tribulation, that lion that now seems to be Chained, may soon be loosed again;
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V. A Believer at Death is freed from all his Care; the Mind of a Christian is full of perplexing Thoughts while he remains here, there is a Care though it is not sinful, yet it is afflictive;
V. A Believer At Death is freed from all his Care; the Mind of a Christian is full of perplexing Thoughts while he remains Here, there is a Care though it is not sinful, yet it is afflictive;
many a Believer is made to Eat the Bread of Carefulness, as well as to Drink the Water of Affliction. VI. At Death a Believer is freed from all Clouds, that oftentimes while here interpose betwixt his Soul and Jesus Christ;
many a Believer is made to Eat the Bred of Carefulness, as well as to Drink the Water of Affliction. VI. At Death a Believer is freed from all Clouds, that oftentimes while Here interpose betwixt his Soul and jesus christ;
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nay no Light of Comfort at all, Isa. 50. 10. VII. He is then freed also from all his Labour, all things here are full of Labour, Eccl. 1. 8. Man is to eat his Bread with the Sweat of his Brows;
nay no Light of Comfort At all, Isaiah 50. 10. VII. He is then freed also from all his Labour, all things Here Are full of Labour, Ecclesiastes 1. 8. Man is to eat his Bred with the Sweat of his Brows;
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there is the Labour of the Hands, and the Labour of the Heart, the Mind of Man is full of labouring Cogitations to attain that which he pursues, Paul laboured more abundantly then them all, 1 Cor. 15. 10. The Work of a Christian is laborious,
there is the Labour of the Hands, and the Labour of the Heart, the Mind of Man is full of labouring Cogitations to attain that which he pursues, Paul laboured more abundantly then them all, 1 Cor. 15. 10. The Work of a Christian is laborious,
but their Labour is not in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. 58. Ministers are called Labourers, wherefore we labour and suffer Reproach, know them that labour among you, 1 Thes. 5. 12. All that fear God find their hands full of labour, this is our working-time, but at Death we go to Bed, Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord, from henceforth Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labour;
but their Labour is not in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. 58. Ministers Are called Labourers, Wherefore we labour and suffer Reproach, know them that labour among you, 1 Thebes 5. 12. All that Fear God find their hands full of labour, this is our working time, but At Death we go to Bed, Blessed Are the Dead which Die in the Lord, from henceforth Yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their Labour;
our Breath, and the Pollution of our Souls depart together, we read of the Spirits of Just Men made Perfect, Heb. 12. 23. They are made perfect in Holiness, here we are delivered from the Guilt, Power, and Punishment of Sin;
our Breath, and the Pollution of our Souls depart together, we read of the Spirits of Just Men made Perfect, Hebrew 12. 23. They Are made perfect in Holiness, Here we Are Delivered from the Gilded, Power, and Punishment of since;
where there is fulness of Joy, and inconceiva•ble Pleasures for evermore, How refreshing is the sight of Christ by by Faith, If now tho we see him not,
where there is fullness of Joy, and inconceiva•ble Pleasures for evermore, How refreshing is the sighed of christ by by Faith, If now though we see him not,
What will the Fruition and clear Vision be? those Blessed Spirits above behold the glorified Body of Jesus Christ, While we are at eme in the Body we are absent from the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. 6. 3. They gain more Peace undisturbed Peace;
What will the Fruition and clear Vision be? those Blessed Spirits above behold the glorified Body of jesus christ, While we Are At eme in the Body we Are absent from the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. 6. 3. They gain more Peace undisturbed Peace;
Ay, but they are such Saints that often greived them, frail, and imperfect Saints too unconstant in their Love and wavering in their Affections, divided Saints, some of them too subject to reproach and revile each other, Saints that have their Spots, and many Blemishes;
Ay, but they Are such Saints that often grieved them, frail, and imperfect Saints too unconstant in their Love and wavering in their Affections, divided Saints, Some of them too Subject to reproach and revile each other, Saints that have their Spots, and many Blemishes;
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6. They gain perfect Victory, Dignity and Honour, white Robes and Coelestial Crowns are given unto them, Rev. 6. 9. I saw under the Altar the Souls of them that were slain for the Word of God — and white Robes where given to every one of them, &c. — they cast their Crowns (at Jesus feet) Rev. 4. 10. or before the Throne.
6. They gain perfect Victory, Dignity and Honour, white Robes and Celestial Crowns Are given unto them, Rev. 6. 9. I saw under the Altar the Souls of them that were slave for the Word of God — and white Robes where given to every one of them, etc. — they cast their Crowns (At jesus feet) Rev. 4. 10. or before the Throne.
what short of the Eloquence and Experience of an Angel can set forth what they gain and possess above? besides that which Crowns all, is that the Life above is Eternal;
what short of the Eloquence and Experience of an Angel can Set forth what they gain and possess above? beside that which Crowns all, is that the Life above is Eternal;
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the best of Men and Women here have bitter as well as sweet Sorrow as well as Joy, and Sin as well as Grace, they have their Buts, their Imperfections, we have not put off our Armor; but tho it be thus,
the best of Men and Women Here have bitter as well as sweet Sorrow as well as Joy, and since as well as Grace, they have their Buts, their Imperfections, we have not put off our Armour; but though it be thus,
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yet must not the vertues of Saints be mentioned? do they deserve no Praise? because in some things they may not be Praise-worthy, the Scripture Records the Sins and Miscarriages of gracious Persons as Noah, Lot, Jacob, Moses, David, Peter, and many others also,
yet must not the Virtues of Saints be mentioned? do they deserve no Praise? Because in Some things they may not be Praiseworthy, the Scripture Records the Sins and Miscarriages of gracious Persons as Noah, Lot, Jacob, Moses, David, Peter, and many Others also,
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but doth it not Record their vertues, or what was praise-worthy in them? a Saint carries all to Heaven with him, that was his Riches he carries his Gold thither,
but does it not Record their Virtues, or what was praiseworthy in them? a Saint carries all to Heaven with him, that was his Riches he carries his Gold thither,
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Our Dear Friend departed, I am sure excelled many (though all have their Buts, their Weaknesses, their Infirmities) Yet Her Works Praise Her in the Gate.
Our Dear Friend departed, I am sure excelled many (though all have their Buts, their Weaknesses, their Infirmities) Yet Her Works Praise Her in the Gate.
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and the good Counsel She gave them, and O what a blessed End did She make? The End Crowns all, with what Joy was She filled? She even broke forth into Raptures of Joy;
and the good Counsel She gave them, and O what a blessed End did She make? The End Crowns all, with what Joy was She filled? She even broke forth into Raptures of Joy;
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and this Congrgation a good Member, yet mind the Text She Left, Weep not for me, &c. No, no, there is no Cause in respect of Her, Death is gain to Her, She had hope in Her Death and let Her be had in Everlasting Remembrance, but it is loss to them She has left behind.
and this Congrgation a good Member, yet mind the Text She Left, Weep not for me, etc. No, no, there is no Cause in respect of Her, Death is gain to Her, She had hope in Her Death and let Her be had in Everlasting Remembrance, but it is loss to them She has left behind.
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Saladine a Turkish-Emperour, commanded after his glorious Victories, that a white Sheet should be carried before him to his Grave, upon the Point of a Spear, with this Proclamation, these are the Spoils that Saladine carrieth away with him of all his Triumphs,
Saladine a Turkish-Emperour, commanded After his glorious Victories, that a white Sheet should be carried before him to his Grave, upon the Point of a Spear, with this Proclamation, these Are the Spoils that Saladine Carrieth away with him of all his Triumphos,
and that too for the love to a cursed World, and through love to their base and filthy Lusts, they depart from him as being Cursed and undone Creatures for ever more;
and that too for the love to a cursed World, and through love to their base and filthy Lustiest, they depart from him as being Cursed and undone Creatures for ever more;
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as it is said of the Rich Man's Soul. The Rich Man died, and what's next, in Hell he lifted up his Eyes being in Torment, Luk. 16. 23. 4. We Infer, That there is no Reason for any true Christian to be unwilling to Die;
as it is said of the Rich Man's Soul. The Rich Man died, and what's next, in Hell he lifted up his Eyes being in Torment, Luk. 16. 23. 4. We Infer, That there is no Reason for any true Christian to be unwilling to Die;
doth a Virgin grieve that Her Wedding-Day is come, when she is to be Married to a great Noble, whose Goodness, Honour and Beauty is admirable? or is a Man who is wearied with hard Labor, troubled to think he is going to rest? At Death a Believer's chiefest Preferment is come, his Coronation-day is come, his Marriage-day is come,
does a Virgae grieve that Her Wedding-day is come, when she is to be Married to a great Noble, whose goodness, Honour and Beauty is admirable? or is a Man who is wearied with hard Labour, troubled to think he is going to rest? At Death a Believer's chiefest Preferment is come, his Coronation day is come, his Marriage day is come,
5. We may therefore from hence also Infer, What great Folly they are guilty of that seek not this only Title to Heaven, by laying hold of Jesus Christ by the Faith of the Operation of God,
5. We may Therefore from hence also Infer, What great Folly they Are guilty of that seek not this only Title to Heaven, by laying hold of jesus christ by the Faith of the Operation of God,
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Tis only Christs Obedience, and yet without Faith no man is actually possessed of this Title, Christ in you the hope of Glory Col. 1. 27. He that believeth not shall be Damned, Mark. 16. 16. 5. Here is Comfort to Dear Pious Relations, who mourn for the Deceased, your Wife is Taken away from the evil to come, and which Evil may soon come;
This only Christ obedience, and yet without Faith no man is actually possessed of this Title, christ in you the hope of Glory Col. 1. 27. He that Believeth not shall be Damned, Mark. 16. 16. 5. Here is Comfort to Dear Pious Relations, who mourn for the Deceased, your Wife is Taken away from the evil to come, and which Evil may soon come;
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When Christ who is our Life shall appear, we shall appear with him in Glory, Col. 3. 4. Therefore Weep not for Her, Weep not for me, but weep for your selves, and for your Children.
When christ who is our Life shall appear, we shall appear with him in Glory, Col. 3. 4. Therefore Weep not for Her, Weep not for me, but weep for your selves, and for your Children.
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1. Weep for your selves (as if our Lord should say) for you are Left to combat stil with your Spiritual enemies, viz. the Flesh, the World, and the Devil: you have not yet put off your Armor, you are still and shall be afflicted with the Body of Sin and Death, we groan being burdened, 2 Cor. 2. 5, 4. We have peace but not without trouble, we have Light but not without Darkness, Joy but not without Sorrow, Honour but not without reproach, and dishonour;
1. Weep for your selves (as if our Lord should say) for you Are Left to combat still with your Spiritual enemies, viz. the Flesh, the World, and the devil: you have not yet put off your Armour, you Are still and shall be afflicted with the Body of since and Death, we groan being burdened, 2 Cor. 2. 5, 4. We have peace but not without trouble, we have Light but not without Darkness, Joy but not without Sorrow, Honour but not without reproach, and dishonour;
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O saith one, if the Times hold thus what shall I do for Bread for my Family? and says another, what shall I do to get Money to pay my Debts? distress of Nations, Sirs, are come and a coming,
O Says one, if the Times hold thus what shall I do for Bred for my Family? and Says Another, what shall I do to get Money to pay my Debts? distress of nations, Sirs, Are come and a coming,
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and seem to be wholly under the ruling Power of the God of this World, O saith the poor Father and the poor and sorrowful Mother, this and that Child I think will anon break my heart, they are Stubborn, and Rebellious, Hardned, I fear in Sin, and regard not my Crys,
and seem to be wholly under the ruling Power of the God of this World, Oh Says the poor Father and the poor and sorrowful Mother, this and that Child I think will anon break my heart, they Are Stubborn, and Rebellious, Hardened, I Fear in since, and regard not my Cries,
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4. The Inormities and great Evils of Professors is cause enough to make us Weep and all that Love Jesus Christ, We may wish with Jeremiah, Oh that my Head were Water and mine Eyes a Fountain of Tears, that I might Weep Day and Night, Why what is the matter, they are an Assembly of Treacherous-Men, They bend their Tongues like their Bow for Lies,
4. The Infirmities and great Evils of Professors is cause enough to make us Weep and all that Love jesus christ, We may wish with Jeremiah, O that my Head were Water and mine Eyes a Fountain of Tears, that I might Weep Day and Night, Why what is the matter, they Are an Assembly of Treacherous-Men, They bend their Tongues like their Bow for Lies,
but are not valliant for the Truth upon the earth, they proceed from Evil to Evil &c. Take heed every one of his Neighbour and Trust not in a Brother — Jer. 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. If ever any Day lookt like the Day the Prophet saw, I think it is this, we may say with Paul, Many walk of whom I have told you often and now tell you even Weeping, they are enemies of the Cross of Christ, Phil. 3. 18. How is Religion exposed,
but Are not valiant for the Truth upon the earth, they proceed from Evil to Evil etc. Take heed every one of his Neighbour and Trust not in a Brother — Jer. 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. If ever any Day looked like the Day the Prophet saw, I think it is this, we may say with Paul, Many walk of whom I have told you often and now tell you even Weeping, they Are enemies of the Cross of christ, Philip 3. 18. How is Religion exposed,
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Certainly, no times exceeded these upon this account, I beheld Trangressions and was grieved, saith David, Psal. 119. 158. Again, he saith, Rivers of Water run down mine Eyes because Men keep not thy Law, Psal. 119. 136. 6. And more directly to the purport and design of our Blessed Lord in my Text, We ought to mourn for our selves and for our Children in regard of those sore and bitter Calamities that are Appro•ching.
Certainly, no times exceeded these upon this account, I beheld Transgressions and was grieved, Says David, Psalm 119. 158. Again, he Says, rivers of Water run down mine Eyes Because Men keep not thy Law, Psalm 119. 136. 6. And more directly to the purport and Design of our Blessed Lord in my Text, We ought to mourn for our selves and for our Children in regard of those soar and bitter Calamities that Are Appro•ching.
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Our Lord, no doubt, on this occasion gave these Women a hint of those lamentable and dismal distresses that were coming upon Jerusalem, and on the whole Nation of the Jews,
Our Lord, no doubt, on this occasion gave these Women a hint of those lamentable and dismal Distresses that were coming upon Jerusalem, and on the Whole nation of the jews,
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and to the Hills cover us, Luke 23. 29 30. For if they have done all these things to the Green Tree what will they do to the dry, ver. 31. Blessed are they (as if our Lord had said) that have no Children:
and to the Hills cover us, Lycia 23. 29 30. For if they have done all these things to the Green Tree what will they do to the dry, ver. 31. Blessed Are they (as if our Lord had said) that have no Children:
Well and what of this (perhaps some may say) what is this to us? why Brethren, see now we are in Peace, Blessed be God, under a good King whom God in Mercy preserve, We have the Gospel, we have Ordinances,
Well and what of this (perhaps Some may say) what is this to us? why Brothers, see now we Are in Peace, Blessed be God, under a good King whom God in Mercy preserve, We have the Gospel, we have Ordinances,
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and as for my part I fear that a dismal Day is coming (of which I have often hinted to some of you) when perhaps (as one some years ago hath writen) such that Now walk the Streets in State shall run the Streets in distraction The Crown I fear is near falling from our Heads, and we may say, wo to us, we have sinned, Lam. 5. 16. We may ere long, cry, Ichibod, the glory is departed, or where is the Glory? 1 Sam. 4. 21. We have many sad signs upon us as Jerusalem had,
and as for my part I Fear that a dismal Day is coming (of which I have often hinted to Some of you) when perhaps (as one Some Years ago hath written) such that Now walk the Streets in State shall run the Streets in distraction The Crown I Fear is near falling from our Heads, and we may say, woe to us, we have sinned, Lam. 5. 16. We may ere long, cry, Ichibod, the glory is departed, or where is the Glory? 1 Sam. 4. 21. We have many sad Signs upon us as Jerusalem had,
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tho perhaps many see them not, nor will believe what I speak of, I wish it be not the removing the Gospel — is it intayled on us and on our Children? no, no, the Seven Churches in Asia lost it, their Candlesticks are long ago removed, France and the Palatinate once had it,
though perhaps many see them not, nor will believe what I speak of, I wish it be not the removing the Gospel — is it intailed on us and on our Children? no, no, the Seven Churches in Asia lost it, their Candlesticks Are long ago removed, France and the Palatinate once had it,
and look to it O England, is not thy Day near? are the witnesses yet slain? if not, what is Approaching? how have our Prophets been mistaken? they have found no Vision, Lam. 2. 9. Or as the Spirit saith, they have seen vain and foolish things, they have not discovered thine iniquities,
and look to it Oh England, is not thy Day near? Are the Witnesses yet slave? if not, what is Approaching? how have our prophets been mistaken? they have found no Vision, Lam. 2. 9. Or as the Spirit Says, they have seen vain and foolish things, they have not discovered thine iniquities,
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but have seen for thee false burdens, ver. 14. Who is able to tell us, When will be the end of the Wonders what a Confederation is there at this time amongst the Popish Princes, how low is the Protestant Interest a broad? and how weak and divided at home? that Year, that some have oft Talk'd of,
but have seen for thee false burdens, ver. 14. Who is able to tell us, When will be the end of the Wonders what a Confederation is there At this time among the Popish Princes, how low is the Protestant Interest a broad? and how weak and divided At home? that Year, that Some have oft Talked of,
nor Son of a Prophet, but, Shall a Trumpet be blown in the City, and the People be not afraid? Amos 3. 6. The Lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord hath spoken? who can but Prophesy, ver. 8. The Symtoms and Signs we have upon us, are as when a Lion roareth when near his Prey, God seems to be angry,
nor Son of a Prophet, but, Shall a Trumpet be blown in the city, and the People be not afraid? Amos 3. 6. The lion hath roared, who will not Fear? the Lord hath spoken? who can but Prophesy, ver. 8. The Symptoms and Signs we have upon us, Are as when a lion roareth when near his Prey, God seems to be angry,
and will rise up and terribly, Shake both Heaven and Earth, if it prove Babylons ruin (for there it may Issue) yet, Who shall live when God doth this? Satan is come down in a great rage because his time is short, Let me here add some of those things which I fear are sad Presages of Approaching Miseries and cause of Weeping for our selves and for our Children.
and will rise up and terribly, Shake both Heaven and Earth, if it prove Babylons ruin (for there it may Issue) yet, Who shall live when God does this? Satan is come down in a great rage Because his time is short, Let me Here add Some of those things which I Fear Are sad Presages of Approaching Misery's and cause of Weeping for our selves and for our Children.
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It seems as if there has been a price put into the hands of fools that have had no heart to it, Prov. 17. 16. Therefore God may cause us to serve our Enemies with Hunger,
It seems as if there has been a price put into the hands of Fools that have had no heart to it, Curae 17. 16. Therefore God may cause us to serve our Enemies with Hunger,
and it appears to be universal, i. e. amongst, People of all Perswasions. How do some Professors expose others and load them with Reproaches and Infamy.
and it appears to be universal, i. e. among, People of all Persuasions. How do Some Professors expose Others and load them with Reproaches and Infamy.
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4. How loose and carnal, earthly and worldly, the generality of Professers become? what difference do you see between Professors and the Prophane in many respects? Do but observe them in their Tradings, Converse,
4. How lose and carnal, earthly and worldly, the generality of Professers become? what difference do you see between Professors and the Profane in many respects? Do but observe them in their Tradings, Converse,
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5. Is not the horrid Prophaneness of these Times a Just ground to fear, that a Shower of Wrath and Divine Vengeance is a coming? was there worse Wickedness found in Sodom than is now in London, nay is not Sodomy and what not found in this City? Be astonished, O ye Heavens!
5. Is not the horrid Profaneness of these Times a Just ground to Fear, that a Shower of Wrath and Divine Vengeance is a coming? was there Worse Wickedness found in Sodom than is now in London, nay is not Sodomy and what not found in this city? Be astonished, Oh you Heavens!
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6. Is not Atheism, horried Errors, and Detestible Heresies (which never certainly so much abounded) a grand cause to fear a Dismal Hour is near? what old abominable Error and Heresie is not Broached among us Daily.
6. Is not Atheism, horrid Errors, and Detestible Heresies (which never Certainly so much abounded) a grand cause to Fear a Dismal Hour is near? what old abominable Error and Heresy is not Broached among us Daily.
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to believe the Ancient of Days to become a Babe of a Day old, to believe a Virgin to have been a Mother, and her Son to be her Creator, to believe a man is freely forgiven and Pardoned;
to believe the Ancient of Days to become a Babe of a Day old, to believe a Virgae to have been a Mother, and her Son to be her Creator, to believe a man is freely forgiven and Pardoned;
