The wicked mans portion, or, A sermon (preached at the lecture in Boston in New-England the 18th day of the 1 moneth, 1674, when two men were executed, who had murthered their master) wherein is shewed that excesse in wickedness doth bring untimely death / by Increase Mather ...
He doth in this Chapter give us an account of some of his Observations that way, There is one special Observation in this Context, viz in the 15 verse of this Chapter, where we have the wise man saying, There is a just man that perisheth in his Righteousness,
He does in this Chapter give us an account of Some of his Observations that Way, There is one special Observation in this Context, videlicet in the 15 verse of this Chapter, where we have the wise man saying, There is a just man that Perishes in his Righteousness,
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1. He doth exhort to beware of errors on the right hand. verse 16th. where there are two errors on the right hand mentioned. 1. Overmuch Righteousness.
1. He does exhort to beware of errors on the right hand. verse 16th. where there Are two errors on the right hand mentioned. 1. Overmuch Righteousness.
and he may be Superstitious, he may adde to the Word of God, which is the rule of Righteousness, Men may likewise be more severe in punishing Offenders then the Rule doth allow o•, the Corinthians did sometimes erre on that hand,
and he may be Superstitious, he may add to the Word of God, which is the Rule of Righteousness, Men may likewise be more severe in punishing Offenders then the Rule does allow o•, the Corinthians did sometime err on that hand,
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of which there are two mentioned in this verse and in the words which have been read, in opposition to the two former spoken of in the verse immediately foregoing.
of which there Are two mentioned in this verse and in the words which have been read, in opposition to the two former spoken of in the verse immediately foregoing.
though you must not be righteous overmuch, yet take heed of erring on the other extream, which our nature is most prone unto. The Hebrew is, NONLATINALPHABET h. e.
though you must not be righteous overmuch, yet take heed of erring on the other extreme, which our nature is most prove unto. The Hebrew is, h. e.
And this exhortation is l•kewise pressed by an argument taken from the miserable end that such sinners come to at last, God in his righteous Providence doth many Times so order that they d• before their Time.
And this exhortation is l•kewise pressed by an argument taken from the miserable end that such Sinners come to At last, God in his righteous Providence does many Times so order that they d• before their Time.
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3. The Reasons of the Doctrine, why God in his providence doth often so dispose as that an untimely death shall be the Portion of such as have been wicked overmuch.
3. The Reasons of the Doctrine, why God in his providence does often so dispose as that an untimely death shall be the Portion of such as have been wicked overmuch.
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and in the 5th verse of that Chapter it is said, Seing his dayes are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass.
and in the 5th verse of that Chapter it is said, Sing his days Are determined, the number of his months Are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass.
where•ore it is said in the Parable c•ncerning the Fool when h• thought he had many years to live. Luke 12. 20: God said unto him Thou Fool this night thy soul shall be required of thee. Hence.
where•ore it is said in the Parable c•ncerning the Fool when h• Thought he had many Years to live. Luke 12. 20: God said unto him Thou Fool this night thy soul shall be required of thee. Hence.
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Death may come upon him, before he is prepared to encounter with that enemy. And then he dyeth indeed, in dying he shall dy, if death find him unprepared;
Death may come upon him, before he is prepared to encounter with that enemy. And then he Dies indeed, in dying he shall die, if death find him unprepared;
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Thus concerning the world of the ungodly which lived before the flood, Eliphaz s•ith Hast thou ma•ked the old way which wicked m•n have troden, who were cut down out of time, Job. 22 15, 16. According to the ordinary course of Nature, they migh• have lived a Long Time,
Thus Concerning the world of the ungodly which lived before the flood, Eliphaz s•ith Hast thou ma•ked the old Way which wicked m•n have trodden, who were Cut down out of time, Job. 22 15, 16. According to the ordinary course of Nature, they migh• have lived a Long Time,
And Particular Judgments do hence come upon Particular persons, whereby they were cut of before their Time. There was that wicked Er and his w•cked brother Onan, did commit abominable uncleaness in the sight of God,
And Particular Judgments do hence come upon Particular Persons, whereby they were Cut of before their Time. There was that wicked Er and his w•cked brother Onan, did commit abominable uncleanness in the sighed of God,
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Corah and his complices wickedness was amongst th•m and i• their dwellings, and as the Psa•mist (all〈 … 〉 to that 〈 ◊ 〉 Judgment) speaketh Death seised upon them and they went down quick into hell.
Corah and his accomplices wickedness was among th•m and i• their dwellings, and as the Psa•mist (all〈 … 〉 to that 〈 ◊ 〉 Judgement) speaks Death seized upon them and they went down quick into hell.
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Psal. 55. 15. Ananias and Saphira wer• wicked overmuch when they committed Sacriledg, and also sinned and lyed in a Church Assembly where there is a special Presence of the Spirit of God,
Psalm 55. 15. Ananias and Sapphira wer• wicked overmuch when they committed Sacrilege, and also sinned and lied in a Church Assembly where there is a special Presence of the Spirit of God,
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and their own Corruptions, so as that they become their own executioners, as we se in Judas, who after he had brought himself under the guilt of innocent blood, went to the halter to let out his wretched soul,
and their own Corruptions, so as that they become their own executioners, as we see in Judas, who After he had brought himself under the guilt of innocent blood, went to the halter to let out his wretched soul,
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There are such woful foolish creatures in the world, that glory in their shame, and take a pride in saying that they have committed this or that abomin•tion, which yet it may be they never did commit.
There Are such woeful foolish creatures in the world, that glory in their shame, and take a pride in saying that they have committed this or that abomin•tion, which yet it may be they never did commit.
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It is al question whether he had so really or no, yet inasmuch as he •ccused Himself, David condemned him, 2 Sam 1. 16. David said thy blood be upon thy head;
It is all question whither he had so really or not, yet inasmuch as he •ccused Himself, David condemned him, 2 Same 1. 16. David said thy blood be upon thy head;
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Numb. 35. 30. 31. Whoso Killeth any person, the murtherer shall be put to death, mor•over they shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murtherer which is Guilty of death,
Numb. 35. 30. 31. Whoso Kills any person, the murderer shall be put to death, mor•over they shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer which is Guilty of death,
And they that have been guilty of this wickedness, usually dy before their Time, according to that scripture Psal. 55. 23 But thou O God shalt bring them down to d•struction, bl•••y and deceitfull men should not live out half their dayes.
And they that have been guilty of this wickedness, usually die before their Time, according to that scripture Psalm 55. 23 But thou Oh God shalt bring them down to d•struction, bl•••y and deceitful men should not live out half their days.
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To this purpose some understand that place (our version doth evidently favor that Interpretation) Gen. 4. 23. 24. Lamech said, I have slain a man to my wounding,
To this purpose Some understand that place (our version does evidently favour that Interpretation) Gen. 4. 23. 24. Lamech said, I have slave a man to my wounding,
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Joab murthered Abner and Amasa, and He (though an old man) dyed before his Time, He that had shed the blood of others, his own blood was shed for it at last.
Joab murdered Abner and Amasa, and He (though an old man) died before his Time, He that had shed the blood of Others, his own blood was shed for it At last.
and sometime after the swallows making a noise in the chimney as it is the manner of those birds to doe, His guilty Conscience was afraid they had told of him, whereupon he goeth to kill the swallows,
and sometime After the Swallows making a noise in the chimney as it is the manner of those Birds to do, His guilty Conscience was afraid they had told of him, whereupon he Goes to kill the Swallows,
and being asked the reason, why (saith he) the swallows doe nothing but say Bessus hath Killed his Father, Bessus hath Killed his Father, whereby he was suspected,
and being asked the reason, why (Says he) the Swallows do nothing but say Bessus hath Killed his Father, Bessus hath Killed his Father, whereby he was suspected,
and when the murtherers came the dog flew fiercely upon them, and then fawned upon the K•ng the souldiers hereupon examined, confessed the Murther, and received condign Punishment.
and when the murderers Come the dog flew fiercely upon them, and then fawned upon the K•ng the Soldiers hereupon examined, confessed the Murder, and received condign Punishment.
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Hence Christ saith, All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword Math. 26. 52. that is to say they that take up the sword in a way of Rebellion against Lawfull Authority.
Hence christ Says, All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword Math. 26. 52. that is to say they that take up the sword in a Way of Rebellion against Lawful authority.
wherefore even Jezebel could say ▪ Had Zimri Peace who slew his Master 2. K•n. 9. 31. After he had slain his Master had he peace in his own Conscience? Did he Prosper after that day? Did not the hand of God follow him till he himself was slain? Had Zimri Peace who slew his Master?
Wherefore even Jezebel could say ▪ Had Zimri Peace who slew his Master 2. K•n. 9. 31. After he had slave his Master had he peace in his own Conscience? Did he Prosper After that day? Did not the hand of God follow him till he himself was slave? Had Zimri Peace who slew his Master?
And such Children doe usually dy before their Time, witness the fifth Commandment where it is said, Honour thy Father and thy Mother, that thy dayes, may be long upon the Land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
And such Children do usually die before their Time, witness the fifth Commandment where it is said, Honour thy Father and thy Mother, that thy days, may be long upon the Land which the Lord thy God gives thee.
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And •ravellers report that in the same Place where Absolom was buried, there is now a vast heap of stones, which is come to pass by this meanes, it is Customary for every one that passeth by that Place, to throw a stone upon Absolom using these words ▪ Thus shall it be done to the son that rebels against his Father, Thus shall it be done to the child that riseth up against his Parents. •. When a man shal multiply Transgression then he may be said to be wicked overmuch.
And •ravellers report that in the same Place where Absalom was buried, there is now a vast heap of stones, which is come to pass by this means, it is Customary for every one that passes by that Place, to throw a stone upon Absalom using these words ▪ Thus shall it be done to the son that rebels against his Father, Thus shall it be done to the child that Riseth up against his Parents. •. When a man shall multiply Transgression then he may be said to be wicked overmuch.
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Alas there is many a sinner that hath done so, He hath made himself drunk an hundred Times, He hath been unclean and abominable in the sight of God an hundred Times, He hath lyed against his conscience an hundred Times, then he hath been wicked overmuch.
Alas there is many a sinner that hath done so, He hath made himself drunk an hundred Times, He hath been unclean and abominable in the sighed of God an hundred Times, He hath lied against his conscience an hundred Times, then he hath been wicked overmuch.
So when a vile creature shall adde sin to sin, as the Prophet complaineth of them, Isai. 30. 1. When he shall adde new transgressions to old sins, sins of age to sins of youth, later to former iniquities.
So when a vile creature shall add since to since, as the Prophet Complaineth of them, Isaiah 30. 1. When he shall add new transgressions to old Sins, Sins of age to Sins of youth, later to former iniquities.
when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings &c. Therefore when a sinner shall adde new debts to the old score, it is more than sufficeth, that is to say, He is wicked overmuch.
when we walked in lasciviousness, Lustiest, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings etc. Therefore when a sinner shall add new debts to the old score, it is more than Suffices, that is to say, He is wicked overmuch.
It is spoken concerning a man that is beyond measure wicked, that he doth run upon the thick bosses ▪ of the Buckler of the Almighty Job. 15. 26. What is the Buckler of the Almighty? It is the Word of God,
It is spoken Concerning a man that is beyond measure wicked, that he does run upon the thick boss's ▪ of the Buckler of the Almighty Job. 15. 26. What is the Buckler of the Almighty? It is the Word of God,
such are wicked overmuch, and have cause to fear that they shall dye before their Time. witness that awfull scripture Prov. 29. 1. He that being often reproved hardneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroy•d, and that without remedy.
such Are wicked overmuch, and have cause to Fear that they shall die before their Time. witness that awful scripture Curae 29. 1. He that being often reproved Hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroy•d, and that without remedy.
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And there are that despise reproofes, instructions, admonitions, exhortations, privately administred in Familyes, by masters, Parents ▪ such are also wicked overmuch, and do often dy before their Time. Witness the sons of Eli, of whome it is said, they harkned not to the voice of their Father,
And there Are that despise reproofs, instructions, admonitions, exhortations, privately administered in Families, by Masters, Parents ▪ such Are also wicked overmuch, and do often die before their Time. Witness the Sons of Eli, of whom it is said, they hearkened not to the voice of their Father,
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because the Lord would slay them 1 Sam. 2. 25. Doth thy Father give thee good counsel? but wilt thou not harken to him? This is a sign, that the Lord will slay thee.
Because the Lord would slay them 1 Sam. 2. 25. Does thy Father give thee good counsel? but wilt thou not harken to him? This is a Signen, that the Lord will slay thee.
Wee come to the third Particular, viz to enquire into the Reasons of this Doct•ine ▪ why God in his Providence doth often times so dispose as that an untimely death shall be the portion of him that hath been wicked overmuch?
we come to the third Particular, videlicet to inquire into the Reasons of this Doct•ine ▪ why God in his Providence does often times so dispose as that an untimely death shall be the portion of him that hath been wicked overmuch?
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1. The Lord doth this that he may manifest his righteous displeasure against s•n H•b•. 1. 13. He is of purer eyes than to behold evill ▪ and cannot look •n in quity, that is to say with approbation or without d•t•station and indignation against sin.
1. The Lord does this that he may manifest his righteous displeasure against s•n H•b•. 1. 13. He is of Purer eyes than to behold evil ▪ and cannot look •n in quity, that is to say with approbation or without d•t•station and Indignation against since.
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Yea sometimes when he forgiveth the sin ▪ yet •e doth visit with Temporal vengeance ▪ that so the world may see that sin is odious and abominable in the sight of God.
Yea sometime when he forgiveth the since ▪ yet •e does visit with Temporal vengeance ▪ that so the world may see that since is odious and abominable in the sighed of God.
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Thus it was with Lots wise, she dyed before her Time, that so others might be warned by her example, to beware of becoming guil•y of the same sin, which she was so awfully punished for.
Thus it was with Lots wise, she died before her Time, that so Others might be warned by her Exampl, to beware of becoming guil•y of the same since, which she was so awfully punished for.
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neither shal• thou spare, b•• •hou shal• surely Kill him ▪ and all Israel shall hear and fear and shall doe no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
neither shal• thou spare, b•• •hou shal• surely Kill him ▪ and all Israel shall hear and Fear and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.
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O what horrible madness is it, for any man, that so he may enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season, to venture eternall damnation of his precious and immortall soul?
O what horrible madness is it, for any man, that so he may enjoy the pleasures of since for a season, to venture Eternal damnation of his precious and immortal soul?
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And in the times of the Restitution of all things, when the Curse shall be removed, it will not be as at this day. Rev. 21. 4. There shall be no more death.
And in the times of the Restitution of all things, when the Curse shall be removed, it will not be as At this day. Rev. 21. 4. There shall be no more death.
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Look as long life is in it self a blessing, and therefore is Promised as such in the Scripture Ps•l. 91 ▪ 16. With long life will I satisfie him, Prov. 4. 10. Receive my sayings, and the years of thy life shall be many ▪ and 10. 27. The fear of the Lord prolongeth dayes.
Look as long life is in it self a blessing, and Therefore is Promised as such in the Scripture Ps•l. 91 ▪ 16. With long life will I satisfy him, Curae 4. 10. Receive my sayings, and the Years of thy life shall be many ▪ and 10. 27. The Fear of the Lord prolongeth days.
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So on the other hand, sho•t life is a great judgment, and is often threatned as s•ch in the Scripture Prov. 10. 27. Th• years of the wicked shal• be shortned.
So on the other hand, sho•t life is a great judgement, and is often threatened as s•ch in the Scripture Curae 10. 27. Th• Years of the wicked shal• be shortened.
when once his body is gone down into the pi• of the grave, and his soul is gone d•wn into the pit of eternall darkness, He cannot hop• for the mercy of God, He cannot hope for the pardon of his sin, He cannot hope for the salvation of his soul.
when once his body is gone down into the pi• of the grave, and his soul is gone d•wn into the pit of Eternal darkness, He cannot hop• for the mercy of God, He cannot hope for the pardon of his since, He cannot hope for the salvation of his soul.
Enoch though the best man, and the best minister of God, in all the world in his time, was taken out of the world before he had lived half so long as men in those dayes were wont to live,
Enoch though the best man, and the best minister of God, in all the world in his time, was taken out of the world before he had lived half so long as men in those days were wont to live,
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and therefore to live long in a little time is most desirable, As I remember Mr. Gotton in an Epistle which he hath Prefixed to one of Mr. Nortons Bookes, taketh notice if it, with reference to Dr. Pr•ston ▪ that it was his constant desire affectation and expression ▪ that he might live long in a little Time, and the Lord granted him the desire of his heart therein.
and Therefore to live long in a little time is most desirable, As I Remember Mr. Gotton in an Epistle which he hath Prefixed to one of Mr. Nortons Books, Takes notice if it, with Referente to Dr. Pr•ston ▪ that it was his constant desire affectation and expression ▪ that he might live long in a little Time, and the Lord granted him the desire of his heart therein.
How then did he prolong his dayes? In the other world his dayes are prolonged to eternity, according to the Scriptuer Psal. 21. 4. He asked life of thee,
How then did he prolong his days? In the other world his days Are prolonged to eternity, according to the Scriptuer Psalm 21. 4. He asked life of thee,
Wherefore the Apostle in the third Chapter to the Romanes, discoursing of the state of men by nature, sait• Their feet are swift to shed blood v. 15. Why;
Wherefore the Apostle in the third Chapter to the Romans, discoursing of the state of men by nature, sait• Their feet Are swift to shed blood v. 15. Why;
How should this thought humble us, and make us vile in our own eyes? As I Remember it is noted concerning that blessed Martyr, that if he did hear of any that were condemned or accused on the account of Witchcraft, Murder, Robberies or any other Impiety, He would smite upon his breast and say, In this breast of mine, is that which would have caused mee, to have been guilty of the same evill,
How should this Thought humble us, and make us vile in our own eyes? As I remember it is noted Concerning that blessed Martyr, that if he did hear of any that were condemned or accused on the account of Witchcraft, Murder, Robberies or any other Impiety, He would smite upon his breast and say, In this breast of mine, is that which would have caused me, to have been guilty of the same evil,
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Hee committed that sin yesterday, thou diddest commit the same sin to day, and I shall commit it to morrow if the Grace of God do not restrain and prevent mee.
He committed that since yesterday, thou didst commit the same since to day, and I shall commit it to morrow if the Grace of God do not restrain and prevent me.
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How do Inferiors rise up against Superiors? Look into the Commonwealth, and wee shall find that Magistrates are not honoured and acknowledged in their places as ought to be.
How do Inferiors rise up against Superiors? Look into the Commonwealth, and we shall find that Magistrates Are not honoured and acknowledged in their places as ought to be.
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Look into Churches, and how do some carry it there, as if that Scripture were Apocrypha even that Scripture Heb. 13. 17 ▪ where it is said obey them that have the rule over you,
Look into Churches, and how do Some carry it there, as if that Scripture were Apocrypha even that Scripture Hebrew 13. 17 ▪ where it is said obey them that have the Rule over you,
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so that in this respect New-England is in a great measure become degenerate from the good manners of the Christian world. If there be any prevailing iniquity in New-England this is it.
so that in this respect New england is in a great measure become degenerate from the good manners of the Christian world. If there be any prevailing iniquity in New england this is it.
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But what need wee goe far for examples? One of these poor condemned Creatures that is here standing before the Lord this day, saith that he thinks his pride hath been his ruine.
But what need we go Far for Examples? One of these poor condemned Creatures that is Here standing before the Lord this day, Says that he thinks his pride hath been his ruin.
and he some times used such words as these, I am flesh and blood as well as my Master and therefore I know no reason why my Master should not obey me as well us I obey him.
and he Some times used such words as these, I am Flesh and blood as well as my Master and Therefore I know no reason why my Master should not obey me as well us I obey him.
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And Disobedience to Parents is a sin that is often punished with untimely death ▪ (as was partly intimated before) One of these that are to be executed this day, doth confess that his disobedience to his Parents hath provoked the Lord, to bring this misery upon him.
And Disobedience to Parents is a since that is often punished with untimely death ▪ (as was partly intimated before) One of these that Are to be executed this day, does confess that his disobedience to his Parents hath provoked the Lord, to bring this misery upon him.
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His Father would have had him ▪ gone to a Trade but he would not ▪ And after his Father was dead, he would not be subject to those that had the care and charge of him,
His Father would have had him ▪ gone to a Trade but he would not ▪ And After his Father was dead, he would not be Subject to those that had the care and charge of him,
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There is a Scripture which methinks should strike Terror and Trembling into your Souls, It is that Prov. 30. 17. The eye that mocketh his Father and despiseth to obey ▪ his Mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out,
There is a Scripture which methinks should strike Terror and Trembling into your Souls, It is that Curae 30. 17. The eye that mocks his Father and despises to obey ▪ his Mother, the Ravens of the valley shall pick it out,
Stubborness and contempt is to be seen in the eye, therefore the meaning is, that he that is stubborn and rebellious against his Father, shall be so dealt with.
Stubbornness and contempt is to be seen in the eye, Therefore the meaning is, that he that is stubborn and rebellious against his Father, shall be so dealt with.
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It is to be feared that suc• children ▪ will come to the Gallows, and be hanged up in G•bbe•s for the ravens and e•gles to feed upon them if they will.
It is to be feared that suc• children ▪ will come to the Gallows, and be hanged up in G•bbe•s for the Ravens and e•gles to feed upon them if they will.
And it is greatly do, be observed, that the most of those that dy upon the Gallows, do confess that they have been guilty of disobedience to Parents.
And it is greatly doe, be observed, that the most of those that die upon the Gallows, do confess that they have been guilty of disobedience to Parents.
Yea God is so provoked ▪ with such wicked children, as that he doth sometimes leave them against nature to destroy themselves as a just Punishment of unnaturall disobedience.
Yea God is so provoked ▪ with such wicked children, as that he does sometime leave them against nature to destroy themselves as a just Punishment of unnatural disobedience.
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A young man drowned himself, but before he did that, he left a writing directed to his Father, wherein he had such words as these, O Father, I have kept my soul as long as ever I could;
A young man drowned himself, but before he did that, he left a writing directed to his Father, wherein he had such words as these, Oh Father, I have kept my soul as long as ever I could;
I have a young brother that follows my step•, he is going the wide way to destruction, I beseech you take pains with ▪ him & correct him as well as counsel him, that •e may not be undone soul and body as well as I.
I have a young brother that follows my step•, he is going the wide Way to destruction, I beseech you take pains with ▪ him & correct him as well as counsel him, that •e may not be undone soul and body as well as I.
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Drunkenness also, is a sin, that often brings those that are guilty of it to a miserable end at last ▪ A vile creature, it may be when he is drunk, He will goe and drown himself,
drunkenness also, is a since, that often brings those that Are guilty of it to a miserable end At last ▪ A vile creature, it may be when he is drunk, He will go and drown himself,
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This hath occasioned many a bloody unnatural Murther. the story is famously known of a man in Cornwell, that his son having been many years absent from him and coming home with a Por•mantue full of silver and Gold,
This hath occasioned many a bloody unnatural Murder. the story is famously known of a man in Cornwell, that his son having been many Years absent from him and coming home with a Por•mantue full of silver and Gold,
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and in the right time cut his throat, and in the next morning when they knew it was their own son whom they had Murthered, they did in anguish and horror, both of them destroy themselves.
and in the right time Cut his throat, and in the next morning when they knew it was their own son whom they had Murdered, they did in anguish and horror, both of them destroy themselves.
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And there is a Tragical story lately printed, of a prosane young man, that K•lled his own Mother that bare him, cut of hopes that when she was dead, He should enjoy her estate.
And there is a Tragical story lately printed, of a Profane young man, that K•lled his own Mother that bore him, Cut of hope's that when she was dead, He should enjoy her estate.
for the which she was afterwards executed, near to the place where she had committed that unnatural Cruelty and Murther. Therefore let us beware of giving way to the distempered workings of our own spirits.
for the which she was afterwards executed, near to the place where she had committed that unnatural Cruelty and Murder. Therefore let us beware of giving Way to the distempered workings of our own spirits.
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There have been some that have been guilty of Capital Cr•mes, yet when they have repented and turned to God in Jesus Christ, He hath covered their sins, that the world hath never known of them.
There have been Some that have been guilty of Capital Cr•mes, yet when they have repented and turned to God in jesus christ, He hath covered their Sins, that the world hath never known of them.
In some cases Repentance cannot prevent the first death, but it will alwayes (if sound and sincere) prevent the second death. Oh! then Turn to God in Jesus Christ.
In Some cases Repentance cannot prevent the First death, but it will always (if found and sincere) prevent the second death. Oh! then Turn to God in jesus christ.
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And there is another Scripture that faith, that Murderers shall have their Part in that Lake which burns with f•re and bri•stone which is the second Death.
And there is Another Scripture that faith, that Murderers shall have their Part in that Lake which burns with f•re and bri•stone which is the second Death.
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And no doubt you have been guilty of many other Greivous sins, which have provoked the Lord to leave you unto the Commission of this horrid Murther. This Murther also is exceedingly aggravated in respect of the person whom you have sl•in,
And no doubt you have been guilty of many other Grievous Sins, which have provoked the Lord to leave you unto the Commission of this horrid Murder. This Murder also is exceedingly aggravated in respect of the person whom you have sl•in,
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even your Master. O how have you risen up in Rebellion against the glorious Image of God, not onely in that you have shed the blood of a man, who was made after the Image of God, but such a man as had peculiar Dominion over you, in that respect you have offered fearfull violence to the sacred Image of the blessed God.
even your Master. Oh how have you risen up in Rebellion against the glorious Image of God, not only in that you have shed the blood of a man, who was made After the Image of God, but such a man as had peculiar Dominion over you, in that respect you have offered fearful violence to the sacred Image of the blessed God.
And since your Apprehension, yea Conviction and Condemnation you have told many lies (at least one of you, it is to be feared both of you) against your Conscience.
And since your Apprehension, yea Conviction and Condemnation you have told many lies (At least one of you, it is to be feared both of you) against your Conscience.
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I remember a passage concerning a poor creature that was condemned to dye for wickedness he had been guilty of (I the rather mention it because he was Country man to one of you) but when he was in Prison gave good Hopes of his unfaigned Repentance,
I Remember a passage Concerning a poor creature that was condemned to die for wickedness he had been guilty of (I the rather mention it Because he was Country man to one of you) but when he was in Prison gave good Hope's of his unfeigned Repentance,
and when he came to the place of execution, He had this expression, O! God is a great forgiver, God is a great forgiver, so I say to you in his Name, the Lord is a great Forgiver, It is his Name to forgive iniquity Transgression and sin.
and when he Come to the place of execution, He had this expression, OH! God is a great forgiver, God is a great forgiver, so I say to you in his Name, the Lord is a great Forgiver, It is his Name to forgive iniquity Transgression and since.
Yea and He hath (upon deep and unfaigned Repentance) for given those th• have committed this sin which you are now to suffer for ▪ Manasseh shed much innocent blood,
Yea and He hath (upon deep and unfeigned Repentance) for given those th• have committed this since which you Are now to suffer for ▪ Manasses shed much innocent blood,
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David was delivered from Blood guiltines• Upon his Repentance it was said to him, The Lord hath put away thy sin thou shalt not dye, As to the second death he did not dye.
David was Delivered from Blood guiltines• Upon his Repentance it was said to him, The Lord hath put away thy since thou shalt not die, As to the second death he did not die.
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And Saul (afterwards Paul) had once the guilt of blood upon him, And therefore he made his Confession before the Lord, Saying, Lord; When the blood of thy Martyr Steven was shed, I also was standing by and Consenting to his death.
And Saul (afterwards Paul) had once the guilt of blood upon him, And Therefore he made his Confessi before the Lord, Saying, Lord; When the blood of thy Martyr Steven was shed, I also was standing by and Consenting to his death.
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Therefore see that you solemnly warn others, (especially young ones) to take heed of those evils which your Consciences tell you, have made way for your destruction.
Therefore see that you solemnly warn Others, (especially young ones) to take heed of those evils which your Consciences tell you, have made Way for your destruction.
The Scripture saith if we confess our sins, that is with a Penitent broken heart, desirous never more to commit them, God is faithfull to forgive them.
The Scripture Says if we confess our Sins, that is with a Penitent broken heart, desirous never more to commit them, God is faithful to forgive them.
If the Magistrate should say to yo• (they may not, they dare not say so ▪ because then the displeasure of God would come upon them & upon this People) that if you would cry earnestly for your lives, you should have them, O how •arnest would you be? Behold, the God of Gods saith to you this day, (and in his nam• I proclaim it) that if you seek unto him with all your-Hearts, it is possible that the sentence of eternall death which is upon your souls may be revok•d O then pray for the lives of your souls.
If the Magistrate should say to yo• (they may not, they Dare not say so ▪ Because then the displeasure of God would come upon them & upon this People) that if you would cry earnestly for your lives, you should have them, Oh how •arnest would you be? Behold, the God of God's Says to you this day, (and in his nam• I proclaim it) that if you seek unto him with all your-Hearts, it is possible that the sentence of Eternal death which is upon your Souls may be revok•d O then pray for the lives of your Souls.
I Remember it is storied of a poor woman that being Condemned to dye, as soon as the sentence was past, she fell a crying and shriking in a lamentable manner, the Judge rebuked her,
I remember it is storied of a poor woman that being Condemned to die, as soon as the sentence was passed, she fell a crying and shrieking in a lamentable manner, the Judge rebuked her,
Tametsi aliquando fit ut improbi•• suis celeribus Consenescant, tamen NONLATINALPHABET fit ut impr•borum brevis & contracta vita sit. Cartwright in Loc.
Tametsi aliquando fit ut improbi•• suis celeribus Consenescant, tamen fit ut impr•borum brevis & contracta vita sit. Cartwright in Loc.
NONLATINALPHABET significat, ne nimium commovere negotis seculi, ne nimis & im••dicus esto in illis perpetuo immersus & nil ali•d unquam animo •••quieto ••gitans, •• contra abillis plane t••e avertere ••t nimis ••stium esse. M〈 … 〉 Lo••m.
significat, ne Nimium commovere negotis Seculi, ne nimis & im••dicus esto in illis perpetuo immersus & nil ali•d unquam animo •••quieto ••gitans, •• contra abillis plane t••e avertere ••t nimis ••stium esse. M〈 … 〉 Lo••m.
