A learned and godly sermon preached on the XIX. day of December, anno Dom. MDCXXXI. at the funerall of Mr. Robert Bolton Batchelour in Divinity and minister of Broughton in Northampton-Shire. By Mr. Nicolas Estvvick, Batchelour in Divinity, and sometimes fellow of Christs College in Cambridge, and now minister of Warkton in Northampton-Shire. Revised and somewhat enlarged by the author, and now at the importunity of some friends published
and withall great love to his brethren, desiring to abide with them for their profit. I begin with the first of these, Pauls desire in respect of himselfe; wherein are observable three particulars.
and withal great love to his brothers, desiring to abide with them for their profit. I begin with the First of these, Paul's desire in respect of himself; wherein Are observable three particulars.
wheras to desire simply may be a sudden motion or momentany passion. NONLATINALPHABET) Some translate the word passively, Tertullian renders it recipi, l. de patientia, pa.
whereas to desire simply may be a sudden motion or momentany passion.) some translate the word passively, Tertullian renders it recipi, l. de patientia, Paul.
2. Or it may signifie to return, as the word is taken elsewhere, the LORD will returne from the wedding, which sense is not dissonant from the scope of this place;
2. Or it may signify to return, as the word is taken elsewhere, the LORD will return from the wedding, which sense is not dissonant from the scope of this place;
and so it's a metaphor from marriners, importing a flitting or sailing from the state of this present life by the ship of death to another port, to saile (as it were) from one bank to another.
and so it's a metaphor from Mariners, importing a flitting or sailing from the state of this present life by the ship of death to Another port, to sail (as it were) from one bank to Another.
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and as Painters many times use only to draw out the heads and superiour parts of men, leaving all the other parts & lineaments to be proportionably supplied by the wise beholders,
and as Painters many times use only to draw out the Heads and superior parts of men, leaving all the other parts & lineaments to be proportionably supplied by the wise beholders,
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Which is a resolution or dissolution of this exquisite frame of man, it is the dissociation of parts united together, it is the taking away the structure and the fashion of this house of clay, We must needs die, and then we are as water spilt on the ground which cannot be gathered up againe, as the wise woman of Tekoah spoke to the King;
Which is a resolution or dissolution of this exquisite frame of man, it is the dissociation of parts united together, it is the taking away the structure and the fashion of this house of clay, We must needs die, and then we Are as water spilled on the ground which cannot be gathered up again, as the wise woman of Tekoah spoke to the King;
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No man hath power over the spirit in the day of death, neither is there any discharge in that warre, all must fight with death, and death will conquer all;
No man hath power over the Spirit in the day of death, neither is there any discharge in that war, all must fight with death, and death will conquer all;
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our soules and bodies now met together in this neare conjunction, though deare friends must be separated each from other untill the day of the generall resurrection,
our Souls and bodies now met together in this near conjunction, though deer Friends must be separated each from other until the day of the general resurrection,
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and keep them now as charily from dangers as we can, yet will these earthen brittle, vessells be broken asunder, which all sorts and ranks of men are bound to looke for at all times, Surely men of low degree are vanity,
and keep them now as charily from dangers as we can, yet will these earthen brittle, vessels be broken asunder, which all sorts and ranks of men Are bound to look for At all times, Surely men of low degree Are vanity,
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Iob sets out his life by comparing his daies to a swift ship, and to an Eagle that hasteth to the prey, yea and hee further saith, they are swifter than a post,
Job sets out his life by comparing his days to a swift ship, and to an Eagl that hastes to the prey, yea and he further Says, they Are swifter than a post,
experience sheweth us that death puts no difference, the young do die as wel as the old, the strong as well as the weake, the Kings and Counsellours of the earth as well as beggars, the Physitians themselves as well as their patients,
experience shows us that death puts no difference, the young do die as well as the old, the strong as well as the weak, the Kings and Counsellors of the earth as well as beggars, the Physicians themselves as well as their patients,
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and a thousand accidents to further death without us, and which is the foundation of all our evils, by our own sins, whereby we do provoke the LORD of our lives to anger,
and a thousand accidents to further death without us, and which is the Foundation of all our evils, by our own Sins, whereby we do provoke the LORD of our lives to anger,
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and it is well for us that our lives are shortned, and that our daies do not ordinarily attaine to the tenth part of those that lived before the floud,
and it is well for us that our lives Are shortened, and that our days do not ordinarily attain to the tenth part of those that lived before the flood,
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if they are transcendently wicked now when death is at hand, what Nimrods would they be if they had in the ordinary course of nature, eight or nine hundred yeares before them to live in? If their damnation now shall be most dreadfull,
if they Are transcendently wicked now when death is At hand, what Nimrods would they be if they had in the ordinary course of nature, eight or nine hundred Years before them to live in? If their damnation now shall be most dreadful,
and the LORD in justice measuring out to them a proportionable degree of vengeance to their sins ▪ hence will their accounts be so much the easier, and their stripes so much the fewer.
and the LORD in Justice measuring out to them a proportionable degree of vengeance to their Sins ▪ hence will their accounts be so much the Easier, and their stripes so much the fewer.
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infirmities, temptations, poverty, reproaches, griefe of passion for their owne and of compassion for their brethrens miseries are a great burthen to them,
infirmities, temptations, poverty, Reproaches, grief of passion for their own and of compassion for their Brothers' misery's Are a great burden to them,
how much heavier would it be if this burthen was to presse them down many hundred yeares together? this much allaies their sorrow, that all these evills are but as clouds which soone ride away,
how much Heavier would it be if this burden was to press them down many hundred Years together? this much alleys their sorrow, that all these evils Are but as Clouds which soon ride away,
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were we indeed as Adam was at the beginning of the world who saw no spectacle of death before his eyes, wee might have som probable excuse if we thought not of our departure:
were we indeed as Adam was At the beginning of the world who saw no spectacle of death before his eyes, we might have Some probable excuse if we Thought not of our departure:
but what can we alledge for our selves when we have had the experience of all ages? Go into any part of the world, and aske them in the Prophets words, your fathers where are they? and doe they live for ever? Even this place and this meeting doe preach unto us our mortality.
but what can we allege for our selves when we have had the experience of all ages? Go into any part of the world, and ask them in the prophets words, your Father's where Are they? and do they live for ever? Even this place and this meeting do preach unto us our mortality.
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Where are those Epicures in Esay, which promise to themselves continuance in their desperate waies, To morrow shall be as this day and much more aboundant, nay and which is more abominable, doe take occasion by the shortnesse of their lives to eate and drinke, because to morrow they must die:
Where Are those Epicureans in Isaiah, which promise to themselves Continuance in their desperate ways, To morrow shall be as this day and much more abundant, nay and which is more abominable, do take occasion by the shortness of their lives to eat and drink, Because to morrow they must die:
Come on therfore (say they) let us fill our selves with costly wine, and ointments, and let no flower of the spring passe by us, let us crowne our selves with rose-buds before they be withered, let none of us go without part of our jollity, let us leave tokens of our joyfullnesse in every place, for this is our portion.
Come on Therefore (say they) let us fill our selves with costly wine, and ointments, and let no flower of the spring pass by us, let us crown our selves with rosebuds before they be withered, let none of us go without part of our jollity, let us leave tokens of our joyfullnesse in every place, for this is our portion.
This Doctrine serveth likewise for the reproofe of those who neglecting principally to depend on the immortall GOD, do sinfully relie on others which are mortall like themselves;
This Doctrine serves likewise for the reproof of those who neglecting principally to depend on the immortal GOD, do sinfully rely on Others which Are Mortal like themselves;
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and the children on their parents, and all this is done contrary to our duty? Trust not in Princes nor in the sons of man, and why so? There is no helpe in them:
and the children on their Parents, and all this is done contrary to our duty? Trust not in Princes nor in the Sons of man, and why so? There is no help in them:
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Truly they are like the running waters, our dove, i. e. our faith can find no rest for the soles of her feet in any of the sons of men, such hope is like the house of a spider, one sweep of GODS besome will easily make both the objects of their hope and their hopes to be in the dust:
Truly they Are like the running waters, our dove, i. e. our faith can find no rest for the soles of her feet in any of the Sons of men, such hope is like the house of a spider, one sweep of GOD'S besom will Easily make both the objects of their hope and their hope's to be in the dust:
Who is more odious in our sight than a proud beggar? and nothing is more hatefull in GODS eyes than a proud man or woman, who are but meat for the silly crawling wormes to feed upon,
Who is more odious in our sighed than a proud beggar? and nothing is more hateful in GOD'S eyes than a proud man or woman, who Are but meat for the silly crawling worms to feed upon,
Hast thou not (saith he) seen a heap of dead mens bones? hast thou not seen their skuls without flesh, a grim spectacle to behold, the very eyes being wasted and turned into dust? Hast thou not seene their mouthes (as it were) grinning and shewing their corrupted teeth and their other bones lie scattered in the grave? If thou hast seene these thou hast in them seen thy selfe:
Hast thou not (Says he) seen a heap of dead men's bones? hast thou not seen their skulls without Flesh, a grim spectacle to behold, the very eyes being wasted and turned into dust? Hast thou not seen their mouths (as it were) grinning and showing their corrupted teeth and their other bones lie scattered in the grave? If thou hast seen these thou hast in them seen thy self:
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where are the tokens of flourishing age? where are those beautiful cheeks? where is bloud and colours in the lips? what is now becom of those sparkling and lovely eyes? what of the comely nose placed in the midst of the cheeks? where are those locks of haire which were wont to adorne their heads, &c. what is become of all those things which do increase thy pride? Tell me, what dreame is more vanishing, what shadow more flitting than is thy beauty,
where Are the tokens of flourishing age? where Are those beautiful cheeks? where is blood and colours in the lips? what is now become of those sparkling and lovely eyes? what of the comely nose placed in the midst of the cheeks? where Are those locks of hair which were wont to adorn their Heads, etc. what is become of all those things which do increase thy pride? Tell me, what dream is more vanishing, what shadow more flitting than is thy beauty,
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Fourthly, those also are to be reproved which are earth-wormes, and do labour inordinately and immoderately for transitory riches, which are carefull for very trifles,
Fourthly, those also Are to be reproved which Are earthworms, and do labour inordinately and immoderately for transitory riches, which Are careful for very trifles,
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and are compared by Bartholomeus, to children following butter-flies, they must sometimes goe out of the way in their pursuit, they may misse, and if they catch, it's but a flie to besmeare their hands, Naked we came into this world, and whatsoever we have gotten here, we must leave it all behind,
and Are compared by Bartholomew, to children following butterflies, they must sometime go out of the Way in their pursuit, they may miss, and if they catch, it's but a fly to besmear their hands, Naked we Come into this world, and whatsoever we have got Here, we must leave it all behind,
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he caused a Proclamation to be made by one of his Priests, a shirt fastned to a speare in manner of an ensigne, saying, this is all that Saladine Conquerour of the East caries away with him of all his riches:
he caused a Proclamation to be made by one of his Priests, a shirt fastened to a spear in manner of an ensign, saying, this is all that Saladine Conqueror of the East caries away with him of all his riches:
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and worldly minded, we can pitie others in their miseries, and shall we have no compassion on our owne soules? shall our owne soules now be vile to us, in comparison of which al the kingdoms of the world are but trifles? for what shall it profit a man to win the whole world and to loose his owne soule? or what recompence shall a man give for his soule? if the soule perisheth,
and worldly minded, we can pity Others in their misery's, and shall we have no compassion on our own Souls? shall our own Souls now be vile to us, in comparison of which all the kingdoms of the world Are but trifles? for what shall it profit a man to win the Whole world and to lose his own soul? or what recompense shall a man give for his soul? if the soul Perishes,
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and certain ere long to be thrust out of their houses, they would looke abroad to provide elsewhere, they would run all the country over to get an assurance of an earthly house,
and certain ere long to be thrust out of their houses, they would look abroad to provide elsewhere, they would run all the country over to get an assurance of an earthly house,
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which thou maist happily live, but in one of them, thou knowest not which, death in probability will come to thee, should not this prepare thee for death alwaies? men that are wise and have enemies, keepe continuall watch & garrisons in frontier towns for feare of a sudden surprisall:
which thou Mayest happily live, but in one of them, thou Knowest not which, death in probability will come to thee, should not this prepare thee for death always? men that Are wise and have enemies, keep continual watch & garrisons in frontier Towns for Fear of a sudden surprisal:
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if thou givest thy soule to Satan in thy life, how canst thou hope that GOD will entertaine it at thy death? O then why shouldest thou for the pleasures of unrighteousnesse for a very few daies (little dost thou know how few) destroy thy soule for ever? do thou whip thy soule with the lashes of divine sentences to follow after GOD, as Saint Austin did his,
if thou givest thy soul to Satan in thy life, how Canst thou hope that GOD will entertain it At thy death? O then why Shouldst thou for the pleasures of unrighteousness for a very few days (little dost thou know how few) destroy thy soul for ever? do thou whip thy soul with the Lashes of divine sentences to follow After GOD, as Saint Austin did his,
when it was backeward and resisted this heavenly work of thy conversion, and let not those nugae nugarum & vanitates vanitatum, of those antient sins which did shake his coate and whispered in his eares, dost thou leave us now,
when it was backward and resisted this heavenly work of thy conversion, and let not those nugae Nugget & vanitates Vanitatum, of those ancient Sins which did shake his coat and whispered in his ears, dost thou leave us now,
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and mingling his teares with his drink, then to utter divine Proverbs with wise Salomon: and what our Saviour spoke of watching, the same doe I speake of repentance, I say unto you all repent,
and mingling his tears with his drink, then to utter divine Proverbs with wise Solomon: and what our Saviour spoke of watching, the same do I speak of Repentance, I say unto you all Repent,
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when you goe to bed, that you might holily compose your selves to rest, that you may commit the keyes of your doores, much more your lives into the hands of GOD, remember the first-borne of Egypt which were slaine at midnight by the Angell of the LORD:
when you go to Bed, that you might holily compose your selves to rest, that you may commit the keys of your doors, much more your lives into the hands of GOD, Remember the firstborn of Egypt which were slain At midnight by the Angel of the LORD:
let Adulterers remember Zimri and Cozbi, and drunkards, King Ela slaine by another Zimri; if you walk in the streets, remember those on whom the tower of Silo fell,
let Adulterers Remember Zimri and Cozbi, and drunkards, King Ela slain by Another Zimri; if you walk in the streets, Remember those on whom the tower of Silo fell,
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it will be then our wisdome by GODS grace to prevent sin, and if we fall into sin, our next wisdome will be to repent of the sin we have fallen into.
it will be then our Wisdom by GOD'S grace to prevent since, and if we fallen into since, our next Wisdom will be to Repent of the since we have fallen into.
Shall the Sun stand still for thee, as it did for Ioshua? or go back as it did five houres for Hezekiah? doe we thinke we can doe good in another world,
Shall the Sun stand still for thee, as it did for Ioshua? or go back as it did five hours for Hezekiah? do we think we can do good in Another world,
and hurtfull pretention of doing good hereafter, whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might, and the reason is good, for there is no device,
and hurtful pretention of doing good hereafter, whatsoever thy hand finds to do, do it with all thy might, and the reason is good, for there is no device,
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the waifaring man he travels whiles it is light, then he knowes he is under the protection of the Lawes, the sea-faring man he observes the wind, the Smith he strikes whiles his iron is hot;
the wayfaring man he travels while it is Light, then he knows he is under the protection of the Laws, the seafaring man he observes the wind, the Smith he strikes while his iron is hight;
Thus of doing good, and so likewise must we let no opportunity slip of receiving good, lay hold of every season which may be an advantage to get heaven, to strengthen and increase spirituall graces, be glad if thou canst heare the Word preached on a working day.
Thus of doing good, and so likewise must we let no opportunity slip of receiving good, lay hold of every season which may be an advantage to get heaven, to strengthen and increase spiritual graces, be glad if thou Canst hear the Word preached on a working day.
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Saint Basil he preached on a working day, and tels his Auditors their thoughts & desires, that he would be short that they might go about their labour.
Saint Basil he preached on a working day, and tells his Auditors their thoughts & Desires, that he would be short that they might go about their labour.
Who would not admire the state of such a beggar, who every houre was in possibility of a Kingdome? but behold a greater reward by GODS promise is due to all his children, then this earth can afford;
Who would not admire the state of such a beggar, who every hour was in possibility of a Kingdom? but behold a greater reward by GOD'S promise is due to all his children, then this earth can afford;
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more glorious things shall be theirs, then ever eye hath seene, or eare hath heard, or the heart of man can conceive, which without all doubt by comparison at least, are true of the joyes of heaven.
more glorious things shall be theirs, then ever eye hath seen, or ear hath herd, or the heart of man can conceive, which without all doubt by comparison At least, Are true of the Joys of heaven.
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Why then shouldest thou O Christian soule be cast downe, or why shouldest thou be in vaine disquieted? surely if thou wouldest seriously consider, that thy heavinesse shall be suddenly turned into unspeakeable joy, that all thy teares shall be for ever wiped from thy eyes, and that these momentany afflictions do proportionably work unto thee,
Why then Shouldst thou Oh Christian soul be cast down, or why Shouldst thou be in vain disquieted? surely if thou Wouldst seriously Consider, that thy heaviness shall be suddenly turned into unspeakable joy, that all thy tears shall be for ever wiped from thy eyes, and that these momentany afflictions do proportionably work unto thee,
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Why, was not Saint Paul with CHRIST? was not his conversation now in heaven? and was not the streame of his affection carried to CHRIST? was not he with him in the spirit as with the Colossians, rejoycing and beholding his happinesse? doubtlesse he was.
Why, was not Saint Paul with CHRIST? was not his Conversation now in heaven? and was not the stream of his affection carried to CHRIST? was not he with him in the Spirit as with the colossians, rejoicing and beholding his happiness? doubtless he was.
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desire is the daughter of indigence and want some way, and himselfe doth plainely tell us, whilest we are in the body, as now Saint Paul was, we are absent from the LORD;
desire is the daughter of indigence and want Some Way, and himself does plainly tell us, whilst we Are in the body, as now Saint Paul was, we Are absent from the LORD;
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this honour is reserved for the world to come, and it is a state of blessednesse as he spoke to the theefe on the Crosse, this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. Whence I doe observe, that
this honour is reserved for the world to come, and it is a state of blessedness as he spoke to the thief on the Cross, this day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. Whence I do observe, that
whilest hee lived, was a man indued with singular zeale for CHRIST and holinesse of life, and exercised with more then ordinary miseries and persecutions;
whilst he lived, was a man endued with singular zeal for CHRIST and holiness of life, and exercised with more then ordinary misery's and persecutions;
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but faith that justifies, nor the measure of graces, but the having saving graces in truth, that assures us of GODS gratious acceptation of us in this world,
but faith that Justifies, nor the measure of graces, but the having Saving graces in truth, that assures us of GOD'S gracious acceptation of us in this world,
as Saint Cyprian spoke to Demetrian us, though a blasphemous Ethnick, that if he would at the end of his life pray to GOD for the pardon of his sins, beleeve and confesse him, he should be translated sub ipsa morte to immortality,
as Saint Cyprian spoke to Demeatrian us, though a blasphemous Ethnic, that if he would At the end of his life pray to GOD for the pardon of his Sins, believe and confess him, he should be translated sub ipsa morte to immortality,
why not? the soule being purged clearely from the impurity and staine of sin by the completion & state of grace, which gets full dominion in the very moment of her departure out of the body,
why not? the soul being purged clearly from the impurity and stain of since by the completion & state of grace, which gets full dominion in the very moment of her departure out of the body,
as Alexander Halensis, Durandus, and other learned Schoolemen have resolved, and it is not defined in that Church whether the deordination of the will,
as Alexander Halensis, Durandus, and other learned Schoolmen have resolved, and it is not defined in that Church whither the deordination of the will,
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and whether vitious affections (as too much love to wife and children) remaine in the soule, saith Estius, yet doe we grant this to be true, that the more gracious any man is in this world, the more is he now respected of GOD,
and whither vicious affections (as too much love to wife and children) remain in the soul, Says Estius, yet do we grant this to be true, that the more gracious any man is in this world, the more is he now respected of GOD,
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The point it self is clearly proved by the New Testament, There is no condemnation to such as are in CHRIST JESVS. None, and therfore not to purgatory paines.
The point it self is clearly proved by the New Testament, There is no condemnation to such as Are in CHRIST JESUS. None, and Therefore not to purgatory pains.
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For the name damnation extendeth to Purgatory, saith Th. in 4. Senten. dist. 45. q. 2. Sixtus Senensis l. 6. Annotat. 47. No condemnation saith the Apostle, yes, that there is damnation to the fire of Purgatory, saith the Jesuite Malon. Whether will you beleeve? againe, Wee know that if the earthly house of this our tabernacle shall be destroyed, we have a building not made with hands, but eternall in the heavens.
For the name damnation extendeth to Purgatory, Says Th. in 4. Senten. Dist. 45. q. 2. Sixtus Senensis l. 6. Annotated 47. No condemnation Says the Apostle, yes, that there is damnation to the fire of Purgatory, Says the Jesuit Malon. Whither will you believe? again, we know that if the earthly house of this our tabernacle shall be destroyed, we have a building not made with hands, but Eternal in the heavens.
S. Chrysostome rendreth NONLATINALPHABET if, by NONLATINALPHABET when, to note the time immediatly after death, he saith NONLATINALPHABET not NONLATINALPHABET we have not I know not after how many years, we shall have:
S. Chrysostom rendereth if, by when, to note the time immediately After death, he Says not we have not I know not After how many Years, we shall have:
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as appeares by the end of the former Chapter, that they should after death goe to an eternall house, statim post mortem acquirenda, forthwith to be possessed after death,
as appears by the end of the former Chapter, that they should After death go to an Eternal house, Immediately post mortem acquirenda, forthwith to be possessed After death,
as Estius sheweth out of Photius, Anselme and Thomas, which else could be but small comfort unto them, if they believed they should be detained in a fiery prison, farre hotter and more intollerable then any punishment in this world can be;
as Estius shows out of Photius, Anselm and Thomas, which Else could be but small Comfort unto them, if they believed they should be detained in a fiery prison, Far hotter and more intolerable then any punishment in this world can be;
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and that the soules of the faithfull were in a state of happines before the Ascension of CHRIST into Heaven is cleare, (though neither they nor the Angels were so happy for degree,
and that the Souls of the faithful were in a state of happiness before the Ascension of CHRIST into Heaven is clear, (though neither they nor the Angels were so happy for degree,
as after the incarnation of our Saviour, is generally concluded, and by cleare demonstrations confirmed:) the point I say is cleare, I build not my faith on the book of Wisdome,
as After the incarnation of our Saviour, is generally concluded, and by clear demonstrations confirmed:) the point I say is clear, I built not my faith on the book of Wisdom,
though it binds Papists to the beliefe thereof, that saith, the soules of the righteous are in the hands of GOD, and there shall no torment touch them:
though it binds Papists to the belief thereof, that Says, the Souls of the righteous Are in the hands of GOD, and there shall no torment touch them:
How doth he not remember, if he doth so severely punish that it passeth the imagination of man to conceive the greatnesse thereof? can there be a back reckoning for that which shall never be remembred? and saying, that not a few but al his sins shall be forgotten, will he yet punish them to satisfie for any sins at all? and is it not an easie thing unto the LORD in the day of death to reward a man according to his waies? Call you this a reward,
How does he not Remember, if he does so severely Punish that it passes the imagination of man to conceive the greatness thereof? can there be a back reckoning for that which shall never be remembered? and saying, that not a few but all his Sins shall be forgotten, will he yet Punish them to satisfy for any Sins At all? and is it not an easy thing unto the LORD in the day of death to reward a man according to his ways? Call you this a reward,
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an unjust thing it is to detaine the labourers wages, which reason I suppose is as strong against Purgatory, as against those Armenians whom our Adversaries do worthily confute;
an unjust thing it is to detain the labourers wages, which reason I suppose is as strong against Purgatory, as against those Armenians whom our Adversaries do worthily confute;
and how is it imaginable that if he good in the old Law supposed then dead, went first to torment, that they did not tremble for feare of death? how could they (as they did) depart in peace? and how is it imaginable that GOD who appointed sacrifices for all sorts of sins and pollutions, should appoint neither expiation nor sacrifice nor satisfaction to be made for the soules of the dead!
and how is it imaginable that if he good in the old Law supposed then dead, went First to torment, that they did not tremble for Fear of death? how could they (as they did) depart in peace? and how is it imaginable that GOD who appointed Sacrifices for all sorts of Sins and pollutions, should appoint neither expiation nor sacrifice nor satisfaction to be made for the Souls of the dead!
surely there appeares not to us any token of any such thing, and therefore we may fairely conclude, that all the soules of the righteous then were translated into a state of happinesse.
surely there appears not to us any token of any such thing, and Therefore we may fairly conclude, that all the Souls of the righteous then were translated into a state of happiness.
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for as they denied the resurrection and the being of Angels, so did they say, there was no spirit, no spirituall substance at all, saith Scaliger, which without all doubt, is the truth in the judgement of Scultetus; so grosse were these Sadduces in their apprehensions:
for as they denied the resurrection and the being of Angels, so did they say, there was no Spirit, no spiritual substance At all, Says Scaliger, which without all doubt, is the truth in the judgement of Scultetus; so gross were these Sadducees in their apprehensions:
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and as a wicked branch of this sottish stock of Sadduces there sprung up certaine Arabians which held that the soule perished together with the body, as witnesseth Eusebius. A fit doctrine for enlarging the kingdome of the divell:
and as a wicked branch of this sottish stock of Sadducees there sprung up certain Arabians which held that the soul perished together with the body, as Witnesseth Eusebius. A fit Doctrine for enlarging the Kingdom of the Devil:
unlesse it was a seperable substance, sith the body is not with CHRIST till after the generall resurrection? whence is there is naturall confcience that accusing power for sin, that feare of wrath,
unless it was a separable substance, sith the body is not with CHRIST till After the general resurrection? whence is there is natural confcience that accusing power for since, that Fear of wrath,
Hence may we in the second place conclude against the Anabaptists and Socinians, which though they went not so far as the Sadduces to deny the resurrection,
Hence may we in the second place conclude against the Anabaptists and socinians, which though they went not so Far as the Sadducees to deny the resurrection,
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yet did these fantastiques dreame that the soule sleepeth till Doomes day, and is in a state of incensibility like some creatures in Winter, insecta ▪ till they be quickned and revived by the heat of the Sun,
yet did these fantastiques dream that the soul Sleepeth till Dooms day, and is in a state of incensibility like Some creatures in Winter, insecta ▪ till they be quickened and revived by the heat of the Sun,
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so they of soules, till they be raised by the power of the LORD at the last day? but how then could Saint Paul be with CHRIST? but to say no more against these silly dreamers, I proceed.
so they of Souls, till they be raised by the power of the LORD At the last day? but how then could Saint Paul be with CHRIST? but to say no more against these silly dreamers, I proceed.
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In the third place, that conceit also falls to the ground, which prevailed with many of the antient Fathers and with some later writers, that the soules of the righteous see not GOD till the last day,
In the third place, that conceit also falls to the ground, which prevailed with many of the ancient Father's and with Some later writers, that the Souls of the righteous see not GOD till the last day,
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the learned if they please may read many of their names in Sixtus Senensis. But how then (say I) could Saint Paul be with CHRIST? this opinion is an unworthy conceit condemned by the Church,
the learned if they please may read many of their names in Sixtus Senensis. But how then (say I) could Saint Paul be with CHRIST? this opinion is an unworthy conceit condemned by the Church,
For, what is it to be with CHRIST, but to be present where CHRIST is bodily present? and againe, whiles we are in the body, wee are absent from the LORD:
For, what is it to be with CHRIST, but to be present where CHRIST is bodily present? and again, while we Are in the body, we Are absent from the LORD:
and advanced to the highest dignity, honour and domination, yet doe the natures of CHRIST personally united remaine distinct both in essence, properties, and operations.
and advanced to the highest dignity, honour and domination, yet do the nature's of CHRIST personally united remain distinct both in essence, properties, and operations.
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Yea, and the mselves confesse that the divine properties belong to the humane nature, not by any physicall transfusion from one subject into another, but it is only personall and communicated to the humane nature by the grace of personal union insomuch that the humane nature (as they say) is omnipresent not in being but in having, not in it selfe but in the person of the word,
Yea, and the mselves confess that the divine properties belong to the humane nature, not by any physical transfusion from one Subject into Another, but it is only personal and communicated to the humane nature by the grace of personal Union insomuch that the humane nature (as they say) is omnipresent not in being but in having, not in it self but in the person of the word,
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and why should there be of the former? And if they cannot go to Heaven because GODS justice must be satisfied, what will becom of all those that die a little before the judgement? & much more is the difficulty increased in those which passe in a moment from mortalitie to immortalitie at the very comming of JESVS CHRIST.
and why should there be of the former? And if they cannot go to Heaven Because GOD'S Justice must be satisfied, what will become of all those that die a little before the judgement? & much more is the difficulty increased in those which pass in a moment from mortality to immortality At the very coming of JESUS CHRIST.
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But I marvel not if Papists do contend for this Purgatory, as being indeed one of the best fires that ever the Pope and his Clergie have had for the heating of their kitchins.
But I marvel not if Papists do contend for this Purgatory, as being indeed one of the best fires that ever the Pope and his Clergy have had for the heating of their kitchens.
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let their Preachers tell their people such a supposition as this is, if a foule had beene tormented in Purgatory thirty yeares, and had by an Angell a choise either to stay in Purgatory one day long,
let their Preachers tell their people such a supposition as this is, if a foul had been tormented in Purgatory thirty Years, and had by an Angel a choice either to stay in Purgatory one day long,
or to returne into the body and do this penance a hundred yeares together, to tread only on iron nailes which will pierce the feet, to drinke gall mingled with vineger,
or to return into the body and do this penance a hundred Years together, to tread only on iron nails which will pierce the feet, to drink Gall mingled with vinegar,
and instead of a bolster to have a hard store for a pillow, the foule would rather do this penance a hundred yeares together, then to endure in Purgatory one day, faith their Preacher.
and instead of a bolster to have a hard store for a pillow, the foul would rather do this penance a hundred Years together, then to endure in Purgatory one day, faith their Preacher.
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and it is like a gift whither soever it turneth, it prospereth, then may they work them like soft waxe by their charitable promises to apply the meanes for their ease and reliefe out of the place of torments.
and it is like a gift whither soever it turns, it prospereth, then may they work them like soft wax by their charitable promises to apply the means for their ease and relief out of the place of torments.
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and free them from the paines of Purgatory, yea and that kind of kindnes too which many that do professe the Orthodox doctrine, doe unwarrantably use in words,
and free them from the pains of Purgatory, yea and that kind of kindness too which many that do profess the Orthodox Doctrine, do unwarrantably use in words,
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2. They are an injury to the dead, and do vertually imply, that such as pray for them are not perswaded they are in happinesse for whom they pray. 3. This practise although it might be perhaps by some qualification justifiable in the intention of the speaker,
2. They Are an injury to the dead, and do virtually imply, that such as pray for them Are not persuaded they Are in happiness for whom they pray. 3. This practice although it might be perhaps by Some qualification justifiable in the intention of the speaker,
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But ignorant persons being reproved are bold to reply in this foolish manner, what would you have us say of the dead, would you have us to revile or curse them? Oh perverse minds!
But ignorant Persons being reproved Are bold to reply in this foolish manner, what would you have us say of the dead, would you have us to revile or curse them? O perverse minds!
Cannot you use such formes of speech when you fall into mention of them, they are with GOD, they are at rest, they are happy, their memorie is blessed, unlesse you pray for them.
Cannot you use such forms of speech when you fallen into mention of them, they Are with GOD, they Are At rest, they Are happy, their memory is blessed, unless you pray for them.
death is called indeed by Bildad in Iob, the prince ofterrours, & by the Philosopher, of all formidable things, the most terrible, so it is to the wicked,
death is called indeed by Bildad in Job, the Prince ofterrours, & by the Philosopher, of all formidable things, the most terrible, so it is to the wicked,
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Excellent was the speech of S. Ambrose to the Nobles of his city, which with threats and flatteries were sent to him by the Count Stilico, to perswade him to pray unto GOD for the continuance of his life, which when the holy Bishop heard he answered divinely, J have not so lived amongst you that I am ashamed to live longer, nor am J afraid to die,
Excellent was the speech of S. Ambrose to the Nobles of his City, which with Treats and flatteries were sent to him by the Count Stilico, to persuade him to pray unto GOD for the Continuance of his life, which when the holy Bishop herd he answered divinely, J have not so lived among you that I am ashamed to live longer, nor am J afraid to die,
on this side the bridge we have many troubles, many sins, many feares, many temptations of the Divel, which should make us think the worse of our lives,
on this side the bridge we have many Troubles, many Sins, many fears, many temptations of the devil, which should make us think the Worse of our lives,
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Let us rejoyce, Saint Chrysostome saith, for the just both living and dead, because they are happy, let us not in an unseemely manner bewaile them by pulling off our haires, baring our armes, tearing our faces,
Let us rejoice, Saint Chrysostom Says, for the just both living and dead, Because they Are happy, let us not in an unseemly manner bewail them by pulling off our hairs, baring our arms, tearing our faces,
and me thinkes our blessed brother now deceased, if he had intercourse with us mortall creatures, would say to his deare wife lying in her teares, children and friends,
and me thinks our blessed brother now deceased, if he had intercourse with us Mortal creatures, would say to his deer wife lying in her tears, children and Friends,
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Daughters of Ierusalem weepe not for me but weepe for your s•lves, you know my fastings, my meditations, my watchings (and know you brethren that godly Ministers do purposely watch and meditate for you,
Daughters of Ierusalem weep not for me but weep for your s•lves, you know my Fastings, my meditations, my watchings (and know you brothers that godly Ministers do purposely watch and meditate for you,
now do I feare no perils on the land or sea, no perils in the house or in the field, now am J victorious over Satan and have trampled him under my feet,
now do I Fear no perils on the land or sea, no perils in the house or in the field, now am J victorious over Satan and have trampled him under my feet,
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and governour over all the Land of Aegypt, his fainting heart revived, no lesse ought the consideration of the glorie of departed servants of GOD, cheere up our drooping and sad hearts for them,
and governor over all the Land of Egypt, his fainting heart revived, no less ought the consideration of the glory of departed Servants of GOD, cheer up our drooping and sad hearts for them,
and these do little lesse sometimes then call for the rocks to fall upon them, that they might end their wretched daies as Iob saith, they long for death, and dig for it more then for hid treasure, which rejoyce exceedingly,
and these do little less sometime then call for the Rocks to fallen upon them, that they might end their wretched days as Job Says, they long for death, and dig for it more then for hid treasure, which rejoice exceedingly,
and is not from GOD creationes by creation, though it be truly from him ultione to revenge the sins of man, saith Florus de praedest: or as others say, it is from him ordinatione, because in justice he ordained death corporall as one part of the punishment which was due for the sinne of man, and hence our Saviour CHRIST himselfe who knew no sin at all, viewing death as it is in it selfe considered, declined it, let this cup passe, and so did Saint Paul too, we will not (saith he) be uncloathed, the parting of these good friends body and soule without some further end, is a grievous separation; this harmelesse innocent nature teacheth;
and is not from GOD creationes by creation, though it be truly from him ultione to revenge the Sins of man, Says Florus the Predest: or as Others say, it is from him ordination, Because in Justice he ordained death corporal as one part of the punishment which was due for the sin of man, and hence our Saviour CHRIST himself who knew no since At all, viewing death as it is in it self considered, declined it, let this cup pass, and so did Saint Paul too, we will not (Says he) be Unclothed, the parting of these good Friends body and soul without Some further end, is a grievous separation; this harmless innocent nature Teaches;
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and to helpe the poore Church of CHRIST with our labours •• … us piety and grace may move them to pray with David, LORD let my soule live. These cautions are premised to prevent mistaking in the point;
and to help the poor Church of CHRIST with our labours •• … us piety and grace may move them to pray with David, LORD let my soul live. These cautions Are premised to prevent mistaking in the point;
so it may be holily desired, our Saviour CHRIST, who said, let this cup passe, said also as his death was our life, I have a Baptisme to be baptized withall,
so it may be holily desired, our Saviour CHRIST, who said, let this cup pass, said also as his death was our life, I have a Baptism to be baptised withal,
and how am I pained till it be accomplished? and nót only I Paul, but we that are faithfull that are in this tabernacle, do groane earnestly, ver. 2. not for that we would be uncloathed,
and how am I pained till it be accomplished? and nót only I Paul, but we that Are faithful that Are in this tabernacle, do groan earnestly, ver. 2. not for that we would be Unclothed,
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excellently saith Saint Basil, properanti ad coebestem paetriam, &c. to him that makes hast to the countrey which is above, the stay in the body is more grievous then any paine, or any prison:
excellently Says Saint Basil, properanti ad coebestem paetriam, etc. to him that makes haste to the country which is above, the stay in the body is more grievous then any pain, or any prison:
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and imbraced them in their armes, and saluted them with kisses of peace. Ignatius encouraged wild beasts to devoure him that he might be bread for CHRIST;
and embraced them in their arms, and saluted them with Kisses of peace. Ignatius encouraged wild beasts to devour him that he might be bred for CHRIST;
Martyrs went to their death with cheerefullnesse and songs, and ran to the stake as to a garland, and who would with Saul hide himselfe in the stuffe, when he is called to be crowned a King?
Martyrs went to their death with cheerefullnesse and songs, and ran to the stake as to a garland, and who would with Saul hide himself in the stuff, when he is called to be crowned a King?
If Abraham saw his day by faith when he was but promised, and rejoyced, what cause of joy must it needs be to see the Saviour of the world when he is exhibited? If Saint Iohn Baptist did leape at his presence when he was in the wombe of his blessed mother.
If Abraham saw his day by faith when he was but promised, and rejoiced, what cause of joy must it needs be to see the Saviour of the world when he is exhibited? If Saint John Baptist did leap At his presence when he was in the womb of his blessed mother.
What will his glorious presence effect in them who shall behold him in al his Royaltie? if the Wife men of the East went a long journie, and rejoyced to see the holy Babe CHRIST in the house;
What will his glorious presence Effect in them who shall behold him in all his Royalty? if the Wife men of the East went a long journey, and rejoiced to see the holy Babe CHRIST in the house;
what cause of joy will it be to see him sit in his glorie at the right hand of his Father, far above all Principalities and powers? If many Kings and Princes longed for that day to see their Saviour mortall, what resemblance is fit to expresse the joy of those that behold him crowned with glory and immortalitie? it is a passing glory to be admitted to the sight of CHRIST his face,
what cause of joy will it be to see him fit in his glory At the right hand of his Father, Far above all Principalities and Powers? If many Kings and Princes longed for that day to see their Saviour Mortal, what resemblance is fit to express the joy of those that behold him crowned with glory and immortality? it is a passing glory to be admitted to the sighed of CHRIST his face,
when they looke upon their wicked courses, what for sight can they have but of hell as their just reward they would be with CHRIST (as they say) hereafter,
when they look upon their wicked courses, what for sighed can they have but of hell as their just reward they would be with CHRIST (as they say) hereafter,
if then in your extremities and when your feares approach, you send for us, as Pharaoh did for Moses, and never till then, and cry unto us helpe us and comfort us,
if then in your extremities and when your fears approach, you send for us, as Pharaoh did for Moses, and never till then, and cry unto us help us and Comfort us,
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how should we? And now by this time I suppose you are brought to that passe, that GODS servants, whom you have in your prosperity despised may say to you concerning all your daubers whom you then respected, where are they now that will prophesie peace peace unto you? your consciences which before were asleepe, being now awakened to heare the crie of your sinnes,
how should we? And now by this time I suppose you Are brought to that pass, that GOD'S Servants, whom you have in your Prosperity despised may say to you Concerning all your daubers whom you then respected, where Are they now that will prophesy peace peace unto you? your Consciences which before were asleep, being now awakened to hear the cry of your Sins,
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when these evill daies shall come upon you (as they will or that which is worse) you must needs confesse to the terrour of your soules, that we GODS Messengers have told you of these things,
when these evil days shall come upon you (as they will or that which is Worse) you must needs confess to the terror of your Souls, that we GOD'S Messengers have told you of these things,
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and now do appeare as a marshalled army comming in a terrible manner against you, and when GOD speakes to your consciences, as Iehu did to the Eunuchs, who is on my side? who? even they will cast you downe and dash, as it were, your blood against the wals, and make you to be trampled upon; and then can you cast your eyes noway without horrour,
and now do appear as a marshaled army coming in a terrible manner against you, and when GOD speaks to your Consciences, as Iehu did to the Eunuchs, who is on my side? who? even they will cast you down and dash, as it were, your blood against the walls, and make you to be trampled upon; and then can you cast your eyes noway without horror,
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if GOD be better then the world and heaven better then earth, and the soule better then the body, shall we not labour while we live to get full assurance of being with CHRIST,
if GOD be better then the world and heaven better then earth, and the soul better then the body, shall we not labour while we live to get full assurance of being with CHRIST,
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but cui as a learned Schooleman doth distinguish, immediatly laying us upon CHRIST, and as a Captaine, I say not making the graces as heavenly Souldiers,
but cui as a learned Schoolman does distinguish, immediately laying us upon CHRIST, and as a Captain, I say not making the graces as heavenly Soldiers,
but as bringing them forth to fight according to their severall operations; thou hast I say a lively faith both in that direct act whereby it justifieth,
but as bringing them forth to fight according to their several operations; thou hast I say a lively faith both in that Direct act whereby it Justifieth,
Blessed is he that beleeveth the Lords words to be all of them true, and blessed is he that waiteth on him, till he manifests the truth of his words, that believeth by faith that GOD is his Father,
Blessed is he that Believeth the lords words to be all of them true, and blessed is he that waits on him, till he manifests the truth of his words, that Believeth by faith that GOD is his Father,
Secondly, if thou hast this holy affection to die, and assurance of being with CHRIST when thou art dead, then dost thou labour for the true sense and feeling of thy reconciliation with GOD, and dost make thy peace with thy brother whom thou hast wronged by word or deed;
Secondly, if thou hast this holy affection to die, and assurance of being with CHRIST when thou art dead, then dost thou labour for the true sense and feeling of thy reconciliation with GOD, and dost make thy peace with thy brother whom thou hast wronged by word or deed;
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and though GOD hath appointed watchmen over us, yet hath he not appointed watchmen for us, their watching is not in our stead to give us leave to sleepe,
and though GOD hath appointed watchmen over us, yet hath he not appointed watchmen for us, their watching is not in our stead to give us leave to sleep,
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but it is to keepe us waking, what I say to you, I say to all, Watch. And very good reason, You know not (saith our Saviour) what houre your LORD will come; and our drousie disposition will be soone rocked a sleepe by Satan, who besprinkles the temples of our head with his spirituall opium of wicked motions and suggestions,
but it is to keep us waking, what I say to you, I say to all, Watch. And very good reason, You know not (Says our Saviour) what hour your LORD will come; and our drowsy disposition will be soon rocked a sleep by Satan, who besprinkles the Temples of our head with his spiritual opium of wicked motions and suggestions,
take heed least thine owne corrupt heart the greatest enemy thou hast beguileth thee not, be prudently vigilant to descry dangers before they come, to prevent all occasions whereby thy happy estate might be lost;
take heed lest thine own corrupt heart the greatest enemy thou hast beguileth thee not, be prudently vigilant to descry dangers before they come, to prevent all occasions whereby thy happy estate might be lost;
Iacob could not sleepe when he heard of Esau his comming against him, and Sampson had little list to sleepe in Dalilaes lap when he heard the Philistins were comming on him;
Iacob could not sleep when he herd of Esau his coming against him, and Sampson had little list to sleep in Delilah lap when he herd the philistines were coming on him;
forgetfullnesse of death makes life to be sinfull, and death to be terrible as a destroying Lyon, whereas the sight of savage beasts is not terrible to those that converse with them;
forgetfullnesse of death makes life to be sinful, and death to be terrible as a destroying lion, whereas the sighed of savage beasts is not terrible to those that converse with them;
that which many carrie in their rings, carrie thou in thy heart, memento mori; be like to those that in their life time had their scpulchers in their gardens,
that which many carry in their rings, carry thou in thy heart, memento Mori; be like to those that in their life time had their scpulchers in their gardens,
by so doing, we should prevent a great deale of sin, & it would be as a bitter pill to purge out many noisome humours, and prove that we are truly wise, alwaies ready for death:
by so doing, we should prevent a great deal of since, & it would be as a bitter pill to purge out many noisome humours, and prove that we Are truly wise, always ready for death:
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Alas what else should we do when we are every day for ought we know going to judgement? should we not intreat the Judge to pardon us? should we not with sighes and sobs cry continually unto him to be mercifull unto us? Hier. reports in the life of Paul a Disciple of Anthony the first Monke, and that not simply for devotion,
Alas what Else should we do when we Are every day for ought we know going to judgement? should we not entreat the Judge to pardon us? should we not with sighs and sobs cry continually unto him to be merciful unto us? Hier. reports in the life of Paul a Disciple of Anthony the First Monk, and that not simply for devotion,
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but to avoid persecution, that this religious man was found dead kneeling upon his knees, holding up his hands, lifting up his eyes, the soule was so devout that the very dead corps seemed to pray unto GOD,
but to avoid persecution, that this religious man was found dead kneeling upon his knees, holding up his hands, lifting up his eyes, the soul was so devout that the very dead corpse seemed to pray unto GOD,
now this humble seeking to GOD by prayer that he would make us alwaies ready for death, argues a soule sensible of its owne weakenesse and of GODS goodnesse.
now this humble seeking to GOD by prayer that he would make us always ready for death, argues a soul sensible of its own weakness and of GOD'S Goodness.
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Sixthly, if thou art sincere and sound at the heart, and walkest with GOD in the uprightnesse of thy soule, and makest this the crowne and garland of thy life, which will never wither and decay, that thou hatest all knowne sins, not the outward onely whereof men may be witnesses,
Sixthly, if thou art sincere and found At the heart, and walkest with GOD in the uprightness of thy soul, and Makest this the crown and garland of thy life, which will never wither and decay, that thou Hatest all known Sins, not the outward only whereof men may be Witnesses,
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if thou magnifiest GODS graces, and gracious persons, and canst be content out of thy love to CHRIST, to suffer any thing for CHRIST, this is sincerity:
if thou magnifiest GOD'S graces, and gracious Persons, and Canst be content out of thy love to CHRIST, to suffer any thing for CHRIST, this is sincerity:
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nor onely naturall and morall integrity, whereby an unregenerate man is guided by the light which is in him without hypocrisie (this may the very heathens have) but Evangelicall integrity, whereby the person being accepted for CHRIST, the heart though failing in some particular actions,
nor only natural and moral integrity, whereby an unregenerate man is guided by the Light which is in him without hypocrisy (this may the very Heathens have) but Evangelical integrity, whereby the person being accepted for CHRIST, the heart though failing in Some particular actions,
Lastly, to name no more, if we are truly thankfull unto GOD for making away for us to goe by death to heaven (by the death of his Son) whose portion by due desert was hell;
Lastly, to name no more, if we Are truly thankful unto GOD for making away for us to go by death to heaven (by the death of his Son) whose portion by due desert was hell;
how the Grecians honoured Flaminius the Romane for prevailing against Philip of Macedon, and proclaiming their liberty, is registred in heathen stories, with what applauses and acclamations of all the Romans, men, women,
how the Greeks honoured Flaminius the Roman for prevailing against Philip of Macedon, and proclaiming their liberty, is registered in heathen stories, with what applauses and acclamations of all the Roman, men, women,
for vanquishing the Tyrant Maxentius, calling him their deliverer, their conserver, their bountifull Patron, a common good thing, &c. here was love and thankfulnesse we see most earnest;
for vanquishing the Tyrant Maxentius, calling him their deliverer, their conserver, their bountiful Patron, a Common good thing, etc. Here was love and thankfulness we see most earnest;
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GOD knowes and our owne consciences testifie unto us this day how far we exceed those Grecians and Romans in mercies bestowed upon us, not by a mortall man but by our JESVS, not from temporall servitude,
GOD knows and our own Consciences testify unto us this day how Far we exceed those Greeks and Roman in Mercies bestowed upon us, not by a Mortal man but by our JESUS, not from temporal servitude,
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and we can joyfully sound forth S. Paul NONLATINALPHABET, O death where is thy stingthankes be to GOD who hath given us victory through JESVS CHRIST our LORD, this is a good signe of a blessed man;
and we can joyfully found forth S. Paul, Oh death where is thy stingthankes be to GOD who hath given us victory through JESUS CHRIST our LORD, this is a good Signen of a blessed man;
What will all friends, riches, and pleasures profit when you are on your death-bed? unlesse you have this foresight of joy in CHRIST, you live (for ought you know) under GODS curse, the curse both of the Law,
What will all Friends, riches, and pleasures profit when you Are on your deathbed? unless you have this foresight of joy in CHRIST, you live (for ought you know) under GOD'S curse, the curse both of the Law,
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and the curse of the Gospell, and you can have no solid joy in any thing under the Sun, no more then a condemned man can have in his wealth & fore-passed honour;
and the curse of the Gospel, and you can have no solid joy in any thing under the Sun, no more then a condemned man can have in his wealth & forepassed honour;
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when I visited him, that he had walked in sincerity, and performed his Ministeriall duties (setting humane unavoidable defects aside) with an upright heart,
when I visited him, that he had walked in sincerity, and performed his Ministerial duties (setting humane unavoidable defects aside) with an upright heart,
which occasions a Question, Whether is it better to be with CHRIST in his humane nature, then to be with GOD, whose beatificall vision is said to be the chiefe object of happinesse? To which I answer, that the Apostle doth not compare these together, I meane the enjoying of GOD and CHRIST,
which occasions a Question, Whither is it better to be with CHRIST in his humane nature, then to be with GOD, whose beatifical vision is said to be the chief Object of happiness? To which I answer, that the Apostle does not compare these together, I mean the enjoying of GOD and CHRIST,
and he mentioneth CHRIST because he in his humane nature had purchased this great happinesse for him, which consisteth principally in the vision of divine excellency:
and he mentioneth CHRIST Because he in his humane nature had purchased this great happiness for him, which Consisteth principally in the vision of divine excellency:
and is it not much better for the Spouse of CHRIST to be with her LORD, whom she worthily esteemeth as the chiefe of ten thousand? this present life of nature is good, the life of grace is far better,
and is it not much better for the Spouse of CHRIST to be with her LORD, whom she worthily esteems as the chief of ten thousand? this present life of nature is good, the life of grace is Far better,
and so are GODS children after they are called to GODS favour, long to see their Saviour which is far better, which may further appeare by these differences betwixt these two estates.
and so Are GOD'S children After they Are called to GOD'S favour, long to see their Saviour which is Far better, which may further appear by these differences betwixt these two estates.
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Is it not far better to have the wayward old man in our bosome, the most spitefull enemy and false friend, I meane all the remainders of corruption, the leprosie and poison of sin quite abolished then to have them still in us? while we live they will be in us do what we can, we shall find much ignorance of GOD and all his waies, much folly which keepeth us from taking any thing to heart which respecteth GOD or our selves, much uncircumcision of heart which makes us that we cannot be holily poore in spirit though conscious of innumerable motives which should induce us hereunto, much drosse of selfe-sufficiency which will not let us perceive what need we have of GODS presence for the quickning, strengthening, comforting, directing and prospering of us in all our wayes,
Is it not Far better to have the wayward old man in our bosom, the most spiteful enemy and false friend, I mean all the remainders of corruption, the leprosy and poison of since quite abolished then to have them still in us? while we live they will be in us do what we can, we shall find much ignorance of GOD and all his ways, much folly which Keepeth us from taking any thing to heart which respecteth GOD or our selves, much uncircumcision of heart which makes us that we cannot be holily poor in Spirit though conscious of innumerable motives which should induce us hereunto, much dross of self-sufficiency which will not let us perceive what need we have of GOD'S presence for the quickening, strengthening, comforting, directing and prospering of us in all our ways,
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If we could assemble all the Saints together, and aske them whether they were without sin, what do we thinke would they answer? whither that which Pelagius saith,
If we could assemble all the Saints together, and ask them whither they were without since, what do we think would they answer? whither that which Pelagius Says,
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or that which Iohn the Apostle saith? How great soever their excellency was, if they could be asked, they would cry out with one voice, If we say we have no sin, we deceive our selves,
or that which John the Apostle Says? How great soever their excellency was, if they could be asked, they would cry out with one voice, If we say we have no since, we deceive our selves,
and there is no truth in us, and would they perhaps say so more humbly then truly? GOD placeth not the commendation of humility in any part of falsity:
and there is no truth in us, and would they perhaps say so more humbly then truly? GOD places not the commendation of humility in any part of falsity:
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and expected the greatest comforts from them may prooue our greatest crosses, or at least we live in feare and expectation of changes and evils to come;
and expected the greatest comforts from them may prove our greatest Crosses, or At least we live in Fear and expectation of changes and evils to come;
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Thirdly, is it not farre better to live in such state where we shall live without feare of displeasing our good GOD, and of loosing his favour, which is better then life it selfe,
Thirdly, is it not Far better to live in such state where we shall live without Fear of displeasing our good GOD, and of losing his favour, which is better then life it self,
when we are at our best devotions in the Church, one Divell or other stands at our right hand as at Ioshuahs, to intice us to sin, they have no place in heaven to trouble us when wee are with CHRIST,
when we Are At our best devotions in the Church, one devil or other Stands At our right hand as At Joshua's, to entice us to since, they have no place in heaven to trouble us when we Are with CHRIST,
and where perhaps we have not one entire good friend in this world? This is the condition of them that are with CHRIST, they are freed from that woe of the Psalmist; VVoe is me that I am constrained to dwell in Mesech, and from the company of all the wicked,
and where perhaps we have not one entire good friend in this world? This is the condition of them that Are with CHRIST, they Are freed from that woe of the Psalmist; VVoe is me that I am constrained to dwell in Mesech, and from the company of all the wicked,
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and shall see with unspeakable joy and comfort the blessed Angels, and the spirits of all the faithfull departed, the glorious company of Martyrs which shine now much brighter then the flames wherewith they were burned, they shall see the blessed Virgin Mary the mother of our LORD, they shall see the most sacred humanity of our Saviour,
and shall see with unspeakable joy and Comfort the blessed Angels, and the spirits of all the faithful departed, the glorious company of Martyrs which shine now much Brighter then the flames wherewith they were burned, they shall see the blessed Virgae Marry the mother of our LORD, they shall see the most sacred humanity of our Saviour,
& that with everlasting fire without all ease, intermission and hope of remedy, what a wofull thing is it? if some have lost their wits by meanes of some dreadfull sight,
& that with everlasting fire without all ease, intermission and hope of remedy, what a woeful thing is it? if Some have lost their wits by means of Some dreadful sighed,
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yea if the very suspition of divels hath caused many men to tremble, and the haires of their heads to stand upright, what shall then the terrour and feare of that dark lake be, which is full of many horrible fiends and dreadfull hellish monsters? the appearing of divels in horrible shape, is a far greater evill then is imagined:
yea if the very suspicion of Devils hath caused many men to tremble, and the hairs of their Heads to stand upright, what shall then the terror and Fear of that dark lake be, which is full of many horrible fiends and dreadful hellish monsters? the appearing of Devils in horrible shape, is a Far greater evil then is imagined:
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Good LORD that any Christian should live in the danger hereof, and yet be senselesse? what to be a fire-brand of hell and not to be moved? this stupidity may make our hearts to quake,
Good LORD that any Christian should live in the danger hereof, and yet be senseless? what to be a firebrand of hell and not to be moved? this stupidity may make our hearts to quake,
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O then pity your owne soules, pity the soules of wretched sinners, and be intreated (brethren) by the sweete mercies of GOD, by all the sufferings of our Saviour, by all the joyes of heaven to seeke the LORD while he may be found:
Oh then pity your own Souls, pity the Souls of wretched Sinners, and be entreated (brothers) by the sweet Mercies of GOD, by all the sufferings of our Saviour, by all the Joys of heaven to seek the LORD while he may be found:
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if the danger of sin was onely to be bond-men and bond-women, as Queene Ester said to Ahashverus, I would have held my tongue, or I would have beene lesse importunate with you,
if the danger of since was only to be bondmen and bondwomen, as Queen Ester said to Ahashverus, I would have held my tongue, or I would have been less importunate with you,
and I will tell you what you shall find true by experience hereafter, that you who are despisers and contemners of GODS Ordinances, formall professors having a shew, not any power of godlinesse, malicious persons, &c. shall after a little time,
and I will tell you what you shall find true by experience hereafter, that you who Are despisers and contemners of GOD'S Ordinances, formal professors having a show, not any power of godliness, malicious Persons, etc. shall After a little time,
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A little City as I have somewhere read, resisted Alexander, he lighted a torch and vowed that if they submitted not themselves before the torch was burnt, he would burne their City into ashes;
A little city as I have somewhere read, resisted Alexander, he lighted a torch and vowed that if they submitted not themselves before the torch was burned, he would burn their city into Ashes;
What great benefits didst thou receive of the world to allure thee to loose heaven? and what if thou hadst gained much riches and many pleasures, and enjoyned them a hundred yeares? all those are gone,
What great benefits didst thou receive of the world to allure thee to lose heaven? and what if thou Hadst gained much riches and many pleasures, and enjoined them a hundred Years? all those Are gone,
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on a day they had all outward solaces that heart could wish, the roome richly furnished with plate, they had sweet & pleasant musicke and delicate cheere;
on a day they had all outward solaces that heart could wish, the room richly furnished with plate, they had sweet & pleasant music and delicate cheer;
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she caused the same place to be strewed with dung, and to be as loathsome as they could make it, she intreated and prevailed with the King to repaire thether,
she caused the same place to be strewed with dung, and to be as loathsome as they could make it, she entreated and prevailed with the King to repair thither,
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and thus said unto him, where are yesterdaies delights, good cheare, and rich furniture? are not all such things as wind and vanity which passeth away? and with these and the like speeches she drew her husband to a mortified life.
and thus said unto him, where Are yesterdays delights, good cheer, and rich furniture? Are not all such things as wind and vanity which passes away? and with these and the like Speeches she drew her husband to a mortified life.
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and reported wondrous things which he had heard and seene both of joy and paine, which wrought this great effect (as there is chronicled) that he utterly detested this present life,
and reported wondrous things which he had herd and seen both of joy and pain, which wrought this great Effect (as there is chronicled) that he utterly detested this present life,
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and abandoned all worldly cares, chastised his old impotent body with daily fasting, plunging himselfe in Winter season into the cold water, singing of Psalmes and devoutly praying,
and abandoned all worldly Cares, chastised his old impotent body with daily fasting, plunging himself in Winter season into the cold water, singing of Psalms and devoutly praying,
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And as for us fellow souldiers and deare Christians, let us hold fast that goodnesse which we have, let us play the men, let us be couragious, constant, and never weary of well-doing;
And as for us fellow Soldiers and deer Christians, let us hold fast that Goodness which we have, let us play the men, let us be courageous, constant, and never weary of welldoing;
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let neither divell nor man take our crownes away from us, never looke to enjoy a state which is best of all, without much opposition, Pharaoh will pursue you with all his power to bring you back into servitude,
let neither Devil nor man take our crowns away from us, never look to enjoy a state which is best of all, without much opposition, Pharaoh will pursue you with all his power to bring you back into servitude,
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Avant thou cursed and unhappy creature, I am a dead man, a dead man loves not bodily pleasures, a dead man is not caught with riches, a dead man slandereth not, a dead man is no lier, &c now have I another kinde of life,
Avant thou cursed and unhappy creature, I am a dead man, a dead man loves not bodily pleasures, a dead man is not caught with riches, a dead man Slandereth not, a dead man is no liar, etc. now have I Another kind of life,
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as Captaines do encourage their Souldiers to fight for their country, lives, profession, &c. so doe I say to you brethren, it is the LORD of Hosts whose battailes you fight, it is your own salvation which is in hazard, your enemies would rob you of grace, and deprive you of happinesse;
as Captains do encourage their Soldiers to fight for their country, lives, profession, etc. so do I say to you brothers, it is the LORD of Hosts whose battles you fight, it is your own salvation which is in hazard, your enemies would rob you of grace, and deprive you of happiness;
if you give up your weapons you are undone and firebrands of hell, be valiant therefore and keepe this treasure, this pretious treasure which CHRIST (saith S. Bernard ) did judge to be more pretious then his owne blood;
if you give up your weapons you Are undone and firebrands of hell, be valiant Therefore and keep this treasure, this precious treasure which CHRIST (Says S. Bernard) did judge to be more precious then his own blood;
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how carefull should I be to keep it? and must I not be carefull of my soule which is a pretious treasure kept in an earthen vessell? if thou art poore in thine outward estate,
how careful should I be to keep it? and must I not be careful of my soul which is a precious treasure kept in an earthen vessel? if thou art poor in thine outward estate,
thou beholdest thousands of Angels, the Assembly of our first Parents, the seates of the Apostles, the tribunals of the Prophets, the scepters of the Patriarkes, the crownes of the Martyrs, and the praises of all just men made perfect, as Saint Basil saith.
thou Beholdest thousands of Angels, the Assembly of our First Parents, the seats of the Apostles, the tribunals of the prophets, the sceptres of the Patriarchs, the crowns of the Martyrs, and the praises of all just men made perfect, as Saint Basil Says.
yet take him not as if he meant to abide alwaies in the flesh, and by a priviledge to be exempted from death which is appointed for all men, but he meanes deliverance from those present bonds,
yet take him not as if he meant to abide always in the Flesh, and by a privilege to be exempted from death which is appointed for all men, but he means deliverance from those present bonds,
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& here for a principall part of Paul, the same trope in the like phrases touching our Saviour CHRIST, is by a kind of Appropriation called by Divines the Communication of properties;
& Here for a principal part of Paul, the same trope in the like phrases touching our Saviour CHRIST, is by a kind of Appropriation called by Divines the Communication of properties;
Saint Paul in propriety of speech abideth not in the flesh, but his spirit a principall part of Paul that is it which during the terme of his naturall life abideth in the flesh or body.
Saint Paul in propriety of speech Abideth not in the Flesh, but his Spirit a principal part of Paul that is it which during the term of his natural life Abideth in the Flesh or body.
What Merchant (saith Saint Chrysostome ) having his vessell fraught with rich commodities, if he could safely arrive at a haven would doubt to do so, rather then be still tossed in the sea? What Champion would-strive for the mastery when he might weare the corruptible crowne? What Commander when he might rest at home in glory after a triumphant victory, would rather still continue the fight to the hazard of his life and honour? and yet this is S. Pauls choise, wherein he resembles a woman that hath husband & children, her husband is in a far country & she is with her children;
What Merchant (Says Faint Chrysostom) having his vessel fraught with rich commodities, if he could safely arrive At a Haven would doubt to do so, rather then be still tossed in the sea? What Champion would-strive for the mastery when he might wear the corruptible crown? What Commander when he might rest At home in glory After a triumphant victory, would rather still continue the fight to the hazard of his life and honour? and yet this is S. Paul's choice, wherein he resembles a woman that hath husband & children, her husband is in a Far country & she is with her children;
but then she must leave her children behind her, and what then will become of you my poore children? it would be better indeed for me to be with my husband,
but then she must leave her children behind her, and what then will become of you my poor children? it would be better indeed for me to be with my husband,
and the same in others that they were in him, the doctrine is generally true of every faithfull Pastour, that they doe more good to the living Saints while they themselves doe live, then when they are dead.
and the same in Others that they were in him, the Doctrine is generally true of every faithful Pastor, that they do more good to the living Saints while they themselves do live, then when they Are dead.
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The Word of GOD in the mouthes of the Ministers is not weake, but mighty in operation, able to cast downe strong holds and whatsoever opposeth it selfe to it:
The Word of GOD in the mouths of the Ministers is not weak, but mighty in operation, able to cast down strong holds and whatsoever Opposeth it self to it:
See the efficacy and wonderfull working of the Gospell, that Saint Paul could say for his part only, that from Ierusalem round about unto Illyricum, he had fully preached the Gospell of CHRIST,
See the efficacy and wonderful working of the Gospel, that Saint Paul could say for his part only, that from Ierusalem round about unto Illyricum, he had Fully preached the Gospel of CHRIST,
and as the lightening commeth out of the East, and shineth to the West, and as the Suns going forth is from the ends of the heaven, and his circuit to the ends of it,
and as the lightning comes out of the East, and shines to the West, and as the Suns going forth is from the ends of the heaven, and his circuit to the ends of it,
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and none are shut against him, before whom also the iron locks are broken, and the brazen gates are opened, i. e. the hearts of very many that were holden fast locked by the divell, are now unlocked by the faith of CHRIST, saith Tertullian. What instrument was ever too weake to effect GODS will,
and none Are shut against him, before whom also the iron locks Are broken, and the brazen gates Are opened, i. e. the hearts of very many that were held fast locked by the Devil, Are now unlocked by the faith of CHRIST, Says Tertullian. What Instrument was ever too weak to Effect GOD'S will,
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and their words distastfull and unwelcome to the world, yet did they prevaile, or if they had been to preach to Infants and children not seasoned with inveterate idolatry, it had beene no great mastery to have brought them to the faith of CHRIST,
and their words distasteful and unwelcome to the world, yet did they prevail, or if they had been to preach to Infants and children not seasoned with inveterate idolatry, it had been no great mastery to have brought them to the faith of CHRIST,
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as it was no great glory to the Spaniard, to vanquish the Indians, when Benzo the Italian reported that he durst be one of the 25. that would fight with ten thousand,
as it was no great glory to the Spaniard, to vanquish the Indians, when Benzo the Italian reported that he durst be one of the 25. that would fight with ten thousand,
but the case is altered now, for 1. The Apostles were but few for number and of no great reckoning in the world: 2. For the same men to teach a strange doctrine to believe on CHRIST crucified,
but the case is altered now, for 1. The Apostles were but few for number and of no great reckoning in the world: 2. For the same men to teach a strange Doctrine to believe on CHRIST Crucified,
and to be ready to lay downe their lives for him, if they looked to go to heaven. 3. To preach to the world when many of them did seeke after wisdome and secular Philosophy, as did the Grecians, many after state policy and war,
and to be ready to lay down their lives for him, if they looked to go to heaven. 3. To preach to the world when many of them did seek After Wisdom and secular Philosophy, as did the Greeks, many After state policy and war,
as did the Romans, and all of them trained up in a long continued will-worship, and damnable idolatry of a deepe die, yet the Gospell by the preaching of it,
as did the Roman, and all of them trained up in a long continued will-worship, and damnable idolatry of a deep die, yet the Gospel by the preaching of it,
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Now the LORD doth this great worke by the Ministery of living men, and sometimes by weake men, that the excellency of the power may be ascribed to GOD and not to man:
Now the LORD does this great work by the Ministry of living men, and sometime by weak men, that the excellency of the power may be ascribed to GOD and not to man:
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Sanctification another degree of salvation in this life, is by preaching of the Word, in regard of dying to sin ▪ the Minister is as the salt of the earth, in regard of living to righteousnes, its the Word of grace by which we are sanctified.
Sanctification Another degree of salvation in this life, is by preaching of the Word, in regard of dying to sin ▪ the Minister is as the salt of the earth, in regard of living to righteousness, its the Word of grace by which we Are sanctified.
What had become of Paulus Sergius, of Onesimus, of Lydia, and of many Churches if they had not beene called to GOD by the preaching of S. Paul, who restored those to life, saith S. Chrysostome, which had sixe hundred ulcers by sin? but what need I instance in particulars;
What had become of Paulus Sergius, of Onesimus, of Lydia, and of many Churches if they had not been called to GOD by the preaching of S. Paul, who restored those to life, Says S. Chrysostom, which had sixe hundred ulcers by since? but what need I instance in particulars;
the consciences of millions converted, can witnesse that Ministers have beene their spirituall fathers, their preaching hath beene the key to open the Kingdome of Heaven,
the Consciences of millions converted, can witness that Ministers have been their spiritual Father's, their preaching hath been the key to open the Kingdom of Heaven,
even reason and Philosophy over-ruled Pythagorus, by nature the worst of men, as Philemon the Astrologer conjectured, to conquer his naturall propensions to vice,
even reason and Philosophy overruled Pythagoras, by nature the worst of men, as Philemon the Astrologer conjectured, to conquer his natural propensions to vice,
much more effectuall sure is the Word preached to produce morall vertues, and to enable some to doe morall workes rationally, out of the sway of right reason,
much more effectual sure is the Word preached to produce moral Virtues, and to enable Some to do moral works rationally, out of the sway of right reason,
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preaching is a banke to hinder the inundation of sinne, and to keepe men in outward conformity, this keeps calmenesse upon the face of the Church and mankind, which otherwise might degenerate into savage brutishnesse.
preaching is a bank to hinder the inundation of sin, and to keep men in outward conformity, this keeps calmness upon the face of the Church and mankind, which otherwise might degenerate into savage brutishness.
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Herod was better by hearing Iohn, and reformed many things that were amisse, and by their meanes they may have many graces of the spirit, it is the influence of the same Sun which ripeneth both the grape and the crab, it is the same spirit also which helpeth the wicked in their morall,
Herod was better by hearing John, and reformed many things that were amiss, and by their means they may have many graces of the Spirit, it is the influence of the same Sun which ripeneth both the grape and the crab, it is the same Spirit also which Helpeth the wicked in their moral,
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and may propagate GODS truth to others, as Ioash the King did all the daies of Iehojada the high Priest, and Vzziah in the daies of Zachariah the Prophet:
and may propagate GOD'S truth to Others, as Joash the King did all the days of Iehojada the high Priest, and Uzziah in the days of Zachariah the Prophet:
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though sore to their griefe, as Iob saith, in my prosperity the young men saw me and hid themselves, the Princes refrained talke, the Nobles held their peace, &c. and the same is reported of Cato, that they would forbeare to speake uncomely things on the stage while he was present:
though soar to their grief, as Job Says, in my Prosperity the young men saw me and hid themselves, the Princes refrained talk, the Nobles held their peace, etc. and the same is reported of Cato, that they would forbear to speak uncomely things on the stage while he was present:
and if swearers rap out unawares prophane oathes in the presence of a grave man, they checke one another, know you not that such a one heard you? the divell dares not shew himselfe a divell in his colours in the presence of such a reverend man as this our brother was.
and if swearers rap out unawares profane Oaths in the presence of a grave man, they check one Another, know you not that such a one herd you? the Devil dares not show himself a Devil in his colours in the presence of such a reverend man as this our brother was.
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First, because there is after conversion much corruption and sinne in GODS people to be mortified, whereof they may justly complaine as did Saint Paul, Rom. 7. the best Christians are like peeces of gold, they are too light and must have their graines of allowance to make them currant, Who can say my heart is cleane? he proposeth the point in his armour by way of demand, making his chalenge to all the world with his triumphant negative, knowing that no man durst step forth, none could justly say, I am entirely innocent, I am as good as I ought to be,
First, Because there is After conversion much corruption and sin in GOD'S people to be mortified, whereof they may justly complain as did Saint Paul, Rom. 7. the best Christians Are like Pieces of gold, they Are too Light and must have their grains of allowance to make them currant, Who can say my heart is clean? he Proposeth the point in his armour by Way of demand, making his challenge to all the world with his triumphant negative, knowing that no man durst step forth, none could justly say, I am entirely innocent, I am as good as I ought to be,
but yet the lively two edged sword, the sword of the Spirit in the mouthes of GODS Ministers, hath the preheminence, that is the fire to wast it, and the hammer to bruise a hard heart.
but yet the lively two edged sword, the sword of the Spirit in the mouths of GOD'S Ministers, hath the pre-eminence, that is the fire to wast it, and the hammer to bruise a hard heart.
Secondly, their Ministery is needfull to discover sins after renovation: there are secret darke corners in our hearts which are deceitfull, wherein wickednesse doth lurk.
Secondly, their Ministry is needful to discover Sins After renovation: there Are secret dark corners in our hearts which Are deceitful, wherein wickedness does lurk.
and a strict examiner of his owne heart, can any man say in truth he is free from them? Saint Basil saith, it becomes all men to acknowledge that they are not worthy to speake before the divine Majesty, because they are sinners:
and a strict examiner of his own heart, can any man say in truth he is free from them? Saint Basil Says, it becomes all men to acknowledge that they Are not worthy to speak before the divine Majesty, Because they Are Sinners:
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and best displaies the hidden nakednesse of old Adam, and which doth exceedingly advance the honour of the Ministery by the praching of the Gospell, Angels,
and best displays the hidden nakedness of old Adam, and which does exceedingly advance the honour of the Ministry by the Preaching of the Gospel, Angels,
yea chiefe Angels, as Principalities and Powers have learned, what formerly without sin they did not know, the manifold wisdome of GOD in the dispensation of the vnsearchable riches of CHRIST to the Gentiles.
yea chief Angels, as Principalities and Powers have learned, what formerly without since they did not know, the manifold Wisdom of GOD in the Dispensation of the unsearchable riches of CHRIST to the Gentiles.
yet neither conscience nor crosses have power comparable with CHRIST his voyce in the preaching of the Word, to procure our revocation into GODS waies.
yet neither conscience nor Crosses have power comparable with CHRIST his voice in the preaching of the Word, to procure our revocation into GOD'S ways.
Fourthly, Christians ought to be confirmed in their gracious estate, yet whose faith is so constant, that it admits no wavering? whose patience is so fixed, that it admits no staggering? the clearest Suns of the Church have been more or lesse eclipsed in their faith, their patience and their piety:
Fourthly, Christians ought to be confirmed in their gracious estate, yet whose faith is so constant, that it admits no wavering? whose patience is so fixed, that it admits no staggering? the Clearest Suns of the Church have been more or less eclipsed in their faith, their patience and their piety:
of all outward meanes to make us hold out, preaching is the principall, that is as goods to pricke men forward that are under the yoake of CHRIST, that is as salt to sweeten them and to keep them savoury;
of all outward means to make us hold out, preaching is the principal, that is as goods to prick men forward that Are under the yoke of CHRIST, that is as salt to sweeten them and to keep them savoury;
and the latter raine at the spring, to ripen the fruit sufficed, insomuch that Saint Hierome living in Canaan, rarely saw raine there in Iune and Iuly, but our soile though now well watered,
and the latter rain At the spring, to ripen the fruit sufficed, insomuch that Saint Jerome living in Canaan, rarely saw rain there in Iune and Iuly, but our soil though now well watered,
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and as a strong gale of wind to carry their vessels to the desired haven, as Hierom saith, Pugilum fortitudo clamoribus incitatur, though Champions fight valiantly,
and as a strong gale of wind to carry their vessels to the desired Haven, as Hieronymus Says, Pugilum fortitudo clamoribus incitatur, though Champions fight valiantly,
when we pray, exhort, beseech that that which you doe well, you do it continually, more sincerely and zealously, What good soule by experience findeth not graces excited, good motions kindled, holy resolutions furthered and gracious operations intended by a profitable Minister?
when we pray, exhort, beseech that that which you do well, you do it continually, more sincerely and zealously, What good soul by experience finds not graces excited, good motions kindled, holy resolutions furthered and gracious operations intended by a profitable Minister?
he fights while he lives, and bends his forces against all manner of sins, which make a people naked and expose them to the wrath of GOD, he stands in the breach betwixt the living and the dead, to avert the plague,
he fights while he lives, and bends his forces against all manner of Sins, which make a people naked and expose them to the wrath of GOD, he Stands in the breach betwixt the living and the dead, to avert the plague,
and doubtlesse the man of GOD must be a good part of those righteous ones for whose sake the Sun is darkened, and that the Moone gives her light, that the frame of heaven and earth continues as we see this day, as Iustin Martyr sheweth;
and doubtless the man of GOD must be a good part of those righteous ones for whose sake the Sun is darkened, and that the Moon gives her Light, that the frame of heaven and earth continues as we see this day, as Justin Martyr shows;
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they are a good part of those impregnable bulwarkes against all enemies, as Theodoret shewes in a memorable example when Constantine the great was dead.
they Are a good part of those impregnable bulwarks against all enemies, as Theodoret shows in a memorable Exampl when Constantine the great was dead.
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Sapores the King of Persia did strongly besiege Nisibis; there was a holy man of GOD, Iacobus by name in that City, the Citizens beseech him that he would shew himself upon the walls of the City,
Sapores the King of Persiam did strongly besiege Nisibis; there was a holy man of GOD, Iacobus by name in that city, the Citizens beseech him that he would show himself upon the walls of the city,
and a forerunner of farther judgements, to have excellent instruments of GOD taken away, and therefore the LORD purposing to visit the Jewes for their iniquities, threatens to take away from them the Judge and the Prophet;
and a forerunner of farther Judgments, to have excellent Instruments of GOD taken away, and Therefore the LORD purposing to visit the Jews for their iniquities, threatens to take away from them the Judge and the Prophet;
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and the LORD useth as himselfe speaketh, To take away the righteous, that their eyes may not behold the evil to come, though this be little laid to heart as there is said,
and the LORD uses as himself speaks, To take away the righteous, that their eyes may not behold the evil to come, though this be little laid to heart as there is said,
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Vse 1. Is of Confutation to the Church of Rome, which do maintaine the invocations of Saints departed, and say that their favour with GOD (which we deny not) is improved,
Use 1. Is of Confutation to the Church of Rome, which do maintain the invocations of Saints departed, and say that their favour with GOD (which we deny not) is improved,
for so they may become more then Apostles, able to heare the prayers and undertake the Patronage of many thousands with whom they had no commerce while they lived;
for so they may become more then Apostles, able to hear the Prayers and undertake the Patronage of many thousands with whom they had no commerce while they lived;
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in the Tabernacle of this world, as was in the first Tabernacle, we may find many Priests to imploy as Agents for us with GOD, but in the Sanctum Sanctorum, the second Tabernacle, there is but one Agent who hath Royall commission to deale betwixt GOD and men.
in the Tabernacle of this world, as was in the First Tabernacle, we may find many Priests to employ as Agents for us with GOD, but in the Sanctum Sanctorum, the second Tabernacle, there is but one Agent who hath Royal commission to deal betwixt GOD and men.
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I dare be bold to say, that if the Angels and Saints would take the honour that the Pope and his Clergy would give them, they should all go to hell and leave the joyes which they now have.
I Dare be bold to say, that if the Angels and Saints would take the honour that the Pope and his Clergy would give them, they should all go to hell and leave the Joys which they now have.
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This point serves for the reproofe of such persons, which feele no sorrow for the losse of the chiefe stayes of the Church, which are like a Dove without a heart, and like the drunkards are striken and yet feele nothing, which loose an eye and are senselesse in this losse, which have their master-pieces and posts that hold up their house removed,
This point serves for the reproof of such Persons, which feel no sorrow for the loss of the chief stays of the Church, which Are like a Dove without a heart, and like the drunkards Are stricken and yet feel nothing, which lose an eye and Are senseless in this loss, which have their masterpieces and posts that hold up their house removed,
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these mens affections had need of the spurre, which have stony hearts, and bowels of brasse, which are not pensive at all for the losse of a deare brother, which perhaps as Saint Austen complaines, can weep when he read the story of Dido and of Troy, and such fabulous reports,
these men's affections had need of the spur, which have stony hearts, and bowels of brass, which Are not pensive At all for the loss of a deer brother, which perhaps as Saint Austen complains, can weep when he read the story of Dido and of Troy, and such fabulous reports,
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Thirdly, and much more doth this Doctrine condemne their practise, that if their Pastour be a faithfull teacher, one that keepes nothing backe from them, but delivers unto them the whole counsell of GOD,
Thirdly, and much more does this Doctrine condemn their practice, that if their Pastor be a faithful teacher, one that keeps nothing back from them, but delivers unto them the Whole counsel of GOD,
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if he layeth the axe to the roote of the tree, and launceth their festered sores to the very bottome, they do even for their worke sake, esteeme them as Ahab did Micaiah to be their enemy,
if he Layeth the axe to the root of the tree, and lanceth their festered sores to the very bottom, they do even for their work sake, esteem them as Ahab did Micaiah to be their enemy,
The reasons of both: 1. Because such men feele not their sin nor their misery for sin. 2. Nor tast the comfort, sweetnesse and power of grace. 3. Nor doe consider that Presbyters are GODS hands to conveigh graces to them;
The Reasons of both: 1. Because such men feel not their since nor their misery for since. 2. Nor taste the Comfort, sweetness and power of grace. 3. Nor do Consider that Presbyters Are GOD'S hands to convey graces to them;
hence do these fellowes scorne them in their hearts, and so have as it were a brand set upon them to be NONLATINALPHABET Atheists, irreligious persons and despisers of CHRIST, as that ancient and holy Father Ignatius phraseth them.
hence do these Fellows scorn them in their hearts, and so have as it were a brand Set upon them to be Atheists, irreligious Persons and despisers of CHRIST, as that ancient and holy Father Ignatius Phraseth them.
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Fourthly, this consideration that the life of a good Pastour is more profitable then his death, should put us in mind of a duty to mourne and grieve for the departure of an eminent member in the Church:
Fourthly, this consideration that the life of a good Pastor is more profitable then his death, should put us in mind of a duty to mourn and grieve for the departure of an eminent member in the Church:
and which was his honour, the first Martyr too, and if I well remember, a Martyr saith, if there be any way to heaven on horsebacke, it is by Martyrdome;
and which was his honour, the First Martyr too, and if I well Remember, a Martyr Says, if there be any Way to heaven on horseback, it is by Martyrdom;
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yet did devout men make great lamentation over Stephen. See the bowels of men indued with GODS Spirit, they are full of affection, full of tendernesse,
yet did devout men make great lamentation over Stephen. See the bowels of men endued with GOD'S Spirit, they Are full of affection, full of tenderness,
away with that Stoicall opinion which allowes not their wise man to sigh or change countenance at any crosse accident, this neither sorts with religion nor reason.
away with that Stoical opinion which allows not their wise man to sighs or change countenance At any cross accident, this neither sorts with Religion nor reason.
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and like another Elijah hath left his mantle, or Dorcas her garments for the poore, some godly works, the fruits of a sanctified heart and braine behind him,
and like Another Elijah hath left his mantle, or Dorcas her garments for the poor, Some godly works, the fruits of a sanctified heart and brain behind him,
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and continued a Papist in heart at Oxford certaine yeeres, and resolved with one Anderton his schoole-fellow, to have gone to the Seminaries beyond the sea:
and continued a Papist in heart At Oxford certain Years, and resolved with one Anderton his schoolfellow, to have gone to the Seminaries beyond the sea:
you were twise a weeke ordinarily fed with Sermons and Catechismes, and with the Exposition of Scripture on Holy daies which would have beene acceptable, wholesome foode I am sure, to the most learned auditory of the Land.
you were twice a Week ordinarily fed with Sermons and Catechisms, and with the Exposition of Scripture on Holy days which would have been acceptable, wholesome food I am sure, to the most learned auditory of the Land.
His heart was set on the right object, and the bent of his study was for matter of Sanctification, both of himselfe and of his hearers, for himselfe he could professe (and O that all Priests and Pastors could do the like!) he did I say professe to his comfort on his death bed, that he never taught any godly point,
His heart was Set on the right Object, and the bent of his study was for matter of Sanctification, both of himself and of his hearers, for himself he could profess (and Oh that all Priests and Pastors could do the like!) he did I say profess to his Comfort on his death Bed, that he never taught any godly point,
towards others he was a powerfull instrument to batter the kingdome of the divell, he was a downe-right Preacher and spared no sins, he made many an unconverted sinner to quake and to tremble at his discourses,
towards Others he was a powerful Instrument to batter the Kingdom of the Devil, he was a downright Preacher and spared no Sins, he made many an unconverted sinner to quake and to tremble At his discourses,
he had a searching Ministery to discover the hidden abominations of sin, to strengthen and increase the graces of those that did stand, to quicken those that languished;
he had a searching Ministry to discover the hidden abominations of since, to strengthen and increase the graces of those that did stand, to quicken those that languished;
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From this spectacle before our eyes all of us may learne something for our imitation: doth any one prophane GODS ordinances by a dissembled religion? let him forsake it,
From this spectacle before our eyes all of us may Learn something for our imitation: does any one profane GOD'S ordinances by a dissembled Religion? let him forsake it,
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and flie from it as from a serpent, (for, I speake to the glory of GODS mercy, turning his face from Babylon to Ierusalem ) so did our deceased brother;
and fly from it as from a serpent, (for, I speak to the glory of GOD'S mercy, turning his face from Babylon to Ierusalem) so did our deceased brother;
the devout Christian that desires to have all his sinnes unbowelled and discovered, shall find the losse of a gracious soule-searching Minister, he that would have rules to avoid particular sins,
the devout Christian that Desires to have all his Sins unboweled and discovered, shall find the loss of a gracious soul-searching Minister, he that would have rules to avoid particular Sins,
the vertuous, rich, and humble poore Christians that feared GOD, shall find the losse of a loving friend and a gracious supporter, those that are in wants and truly religious, shall find (to my knowledge) the losse of a liberall reliever and comforter,
the virtuous, rich, and humble poor Christians that feared GOD, shall find the loss of a loving friend and a gracious supporter, those that Are in Wants and truly religious, shall find (to my knowledge) the loss of a liberal reliever and comforter,
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and what shall I say more? the whole Land shall find the losse of a zealous pillar and of a powerfull prevailer with GOD for the continuance of our happinesse:
and what shall I say more? the Whole Land shall find the loss of a zealous pillar and of a powerful prevailer with GOD for the Continuance of our happiness:
and as he is crowned with glory in heaven, so his remembrance to many of us, will be like that of Iosias to the Jewes, It is sweet as honie in all mouthes, and as musicke at a banquet of wine.
and as he is crowned with glory in heaven, so his remembrance to many of us, will be like that of Iosias to the Jews, It is sweet as honey in all mouths, and as music At a banquet of wine.
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First that they would set a high price on good Ministers, and afford them a singular measure of love as to spirituall fathers, GOD honouring them so highly,
First that they would Set a high price on good Ministers, and afford them a singular measure of love as to spiritual Father's, GOD honouring them so highly,
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though their persons may be contemptible, yet in regard of their high calling as they are CHRISTS Ambassadours they are venerable, they are deare unto GOD;
though their Persons may be contemptible, yet in regard of their high calling as they Are CHRIST ambassadors they Are venerable, they Are deer unto GOD;
you cannot contemne nor reverence them, but this reacheth unto heaven, and in the last resolution reflects on CHRIST himselfe, CHRIST is interessed both in the contempt and in the respect you shew towards them.
you cannot contemn nor Reverence them, but this reaches unto heaven, and in the last resolution reflects on CHRIST himself, CHRIST is interested both in the contempt and in the respect you show towards them.
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this was the prayer of Moses for the Tribe of Levi: think of them as Saint Iames said of Elias, That they are men subject to like passions that you are, conceive us not to be of.
this was the prayer of Moses for the Tribe of Levi: think of them as Saint James said of Elias, That they Are men Subject to like passion that you Are, conceive us not to be of.
something it is that Saint Paul in his prayer for the Churches, useth this forme, Grace be unto you and peace, but when he writes to Timothy and to Titus, separated for the service of GOD, he prayes for Grace, Mercy, and Peace, for them.
something it is that Saint Paul in his prayer for the Churches, uses this Form, Grace be unto you and peace, but when he writes to Timothy and to Titus, separated for the service of GOD, he prays for Grace, Mercy, and Peace, for them.
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pray for such then, and for their continuance, that they may live, be guides to the blind, lights to them that sit in darkenesse, Instructors of the ignorant,
pray for such then, and for their Continuance, that they may live, be guides to the blind, lights to them that fit in darkness, Instructors of the ignorant,
O carry thy selfe towards them as Saint Irenaeus did towards that blessed Martyr Polycarpus, many yeares after he did keep fresh in memory the disputations of Polycarpus, his goings out,
Oh carry thy self towards them as Saint Irnaeus did towards that blessed Martyr Polycarp, many Years After he did keep fresh in memory the disputations of Polycarp, his goings out,
how he conversed with Saint Iohn the Apostle, and with others which saw the LORD, he could recite what he reported as spoken by them, &c. such a deepe impression in his soule there was left many yeares after Polycarpe was a glorious Saint in heaven;
how he conversed with Saint John the Apostle, and with Others which saw the LORD, he could recite what he reported as spoken by them, etc. such a deep impression in his soul there was left many Years After Polycarp was a glorious Saint in heaven;
and I beleeve that this our brothers unaffected gravity, his wise carriage, and many of his gracious speeches are written with the pen of an adamant in some Christians which will be legible in them so long as they live.
and I believe that this our Brother's unaffected gravity, his wise carriage, and many of his gracious Speeches Are written with the pen of an adamant in Some Christians which will be legible in them so long as they live.
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and let us imploy our talents to attaine this end, while we continue in this Tabernacle, let us not cease to put men in mind of their duty, as Saint Peter professed he would doe;
and let us employ our Talents to attain this end, while we continue in this Tabernacle, let us not cease to put men in mind of their duty, as Saint Peter professed he would do;
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which would make GODS servants shed rivers of teares if they thought advisedly thereof, and mourne over them as our Saviour did over Ierusalem, when he beheld their present security,
which would make GOD'S Servants shed Rivers of tears if they Thought advisedly thereof, and mourn over them as our Saviour did over Ierusalem, when he beheld their present security,
and foresaw their future ruine, If thou hadst knowne these things that concerne thy peace, how happy hadst thou then beene? let us then be faithfull and laborious,
and foresaw their future ruin, If thou Hadst known these things that concern thy peace, how happy Hadst thou then been? let us then be faithful and laborious,
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this our brother GODS servant is dead, let us therefore who doe by the goodnesse of GOD remaine yet alive in a better degree then formerly, be faithfull in our callings, let us be more industrious in reading, in meditating, in conscionable preaching,
this our brother GOD'S servant is dead, let us Therefore who doe by the Goodness of GOD remain yet alive in a better degree then formerly, be faithful in our callings, let us be more Industria in reading, in meditating, in conscionable preaching,
and when this short uncertaine, vaine and wretched life is ended, we are already assured, that every one of us shall heare to our everlasting comfort, that blessed sentence, Well done thou good and faithfull servant, thou hast beene faithfull over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things:
and when this short uncertain, vain and wretched life is ended, we Are already assured, that every one of us shall hear to our everlasting Comfort, that blessed sentence, Well done thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things:
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Quo e•••t vita diuturnior, co fieret culpa numerosior. Amb. de Bono Mortis. c. 4 & longe illis plus damnatio profuisset ne incrementa facerent peccatorum idem ca 7. ejusdem libri.
Quo e•••t vita diuturnior, counterfeit fieret culpa numerosior. Ambassadors de Bono Mortis. c. 4 & long illis plus damnatio profuisset ne incrementa facerent peccatorum idem circa 7. ejusdem Libri.
Cum aliquis (vul•u & specie gravitatis reverendus) decidit afficior, quia destituitur grex juvenum muro senili: de•ique periturae urbis aut malorum imminentium vel futura labis hoc primum indicium est, &c. S. Amb. de Cain & Abel, l. 2 c 3.
Cum aliquis (vul•u & specie gravitatis Reverend) decidit afficior, quia destituitur grex juvenum muro senili: de•ique periturae urbis Or malorum imminentium vel futura labis hoc primum indicium est, etc. S. Ambassadors de Cain & Abel, l. 2 c 3.
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