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THese Words are the Complaint, or the Petition, or the Suite, the Wish, or Request, (call it what you will) of the Prophet Elijah, now weary of his Life, and desiring he might dye; The causes and occasion of it, you may reade in the context,
THese Words Are the Complaint, or the Petition, or the Suit, the Wish, or Request, (call it what you will) of the Prophet Elijah, now weary of his Life, and desiring he might die; The Causes and occasion of it, you may read in the context,
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and in the Chapter immediately precedent, where ye have the whole narration of the business, the sum of all you finde in the 14th. verse of this Chapter:
and in the Chapter immediately precedent, where you have the Whole narration of the business, the sum of all you find in the 14th. verse of this Chapter:
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yet not thinking himselfe secure there neither, though at so great a distance, he takes a farther flight, a dayes Journey into the Wilderness, supposing haply he might finde more kindnes there among the wild beasts,
yet not thinking himself secure there neither, though At so great a distance, he Takes a farther flight, a days Journey into the Wilderness, supposing haply he might find more kindness there among the wild beasts,
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But here he meets with another enemy, as dangerous as any of the rest, Hunger and Thirst, in danger to pine and perish through famine, his fear and hast, not allowing him either time or means to furnish himselfe with viaticum for such a Voyage,
But Here he meets with Another enemy, as dangerous as any of the rest, Hunger and Thirst, in danger to pine and perish through famine, his Fear and haste, not allowing him either time or means to furnish himself with viaticum for such a Voyage,
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The Prophet now compast about with so many deaths and dangers, and not knowing which way to turn himself, hungry and thirsty, faint and weary, layes him down under a Juniper Tree, wishing, That might might be the end of his Pilgrimage,
The Prophet now compassed about with so many death's and dangers, and not knowing which Way to turn himself, hungry and thirsty, faint and weary, lays him down under a Juniper Tree, wishing, That might might be the end of his Pilgrimage,
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Lord take away my soule, his body to the Earth from whence 't was taken, wishing, That spot of ground upon which he lay, might be his Grave, the Juniper Tree over him his Monument, with no other Inscription upon it,
Lord take away my soul, his body to the Earth from whence iT was taken, wishing, That spot of ground upon which he lay, might be his Grave, the Juniper Tree over him his Monument, with no other Inscription upon it,
For the summe of them, you may call them if you please, in old Simeons Language, The Prophet Elijah's nunc Dimittis; Or in St. Pauls, his Cupio dissolvi. In it these Parcels.
For the sum of them, you may call them if you please, in old Simeons Language, The Prophet Elijah's nunc Dimittis; Or in Saint Paul's, his Cupio Dissolvi. In it these Parcels.
So here are four enoughs, and they are all grounded in the 14. verse of this Chapter, and in this Text. For first, He complains there, The Children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant, broke down thine Altars,
So Here Are four enoughs, and they Are all grounded in the 14. verse of this Chapter, and in this Text. For First, He complains there, The Children of Israel have forsaken thy Covenant, broke down thine Altars,
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he was now grown old under his sufferings, and doing his Duty, and so willing to follow the Generation of his Fathers, For I am no better then my Fathers:
he was now grown old under his sufferings, and doing his Duty, and so willing to follow the Generation of his Father's, For I am no better then my Father's:
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2. The Church is scandalized, holy Religion reproached, the Gospel of Jesus Christ aspersed, and the way of God evill spoken of, especially if these things be done,
2. The Church is scandalized, holy Religion reproached, the Gospel of jesus christ aspersed, and the Way of God evil spoken of, especially if these things be done,
3. It gives so great offence to many weak ones, that it causes them to with-draw themselves from the society of the faithfull, to abhorre the Sacrificer of the Lord, to despise the standing Ordinances of the Church,
3. It gives so great offence to many weak ones, that it Causes them to withdraw themselves from the society of the faithful, to abhor the Sacrificer of the Lord, to despise the standing Ordinances of the Church,
When we match our Sons, or Daughters, we enquire diligently, what Portion, what Parentage, we enquire after the fatness of the Land, fruitfulness of the Soyle, convenience of situation,
When we match our Sons, or Daughters, we inquire diligently, what Portion, what Parentage, we inquire After the fatness of the Land, fruitfulness of the Soil, convenience of situation,
whether they live under a good Ministery, a good Majestracy, a good Government, where wickedness and vice is punished, were Religion and godliness is set up, countenanc't,
whither they live under a good Ministry, a good Magistracy, a good Government, where wickedness and vice is punished, were Religion and godliness is Set up, countenanced,
and to shew your love, and grief, and anger, if you have any in this case, you may see as our Prophet did, the Law forsaken, the Covenant broken, the Worship of God neglected, the Ordinances despised, the Sabbath prophan'd, the Sacraments slighted, &c. if we can see these things,
and to show your love, and grief, and anger, if you have any in this case, you may see as our Prophet did, the Law forsaken, the Covenant broken, the Worship of God neglected, the Ordinances despised, the Sabbath profaned, the Sacraments slighted, etc. if we can see these things,
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'Tis an Argument of a gracious heart, to take to heart the iniquities of the times, to sigh and mourn for them, to be displeased with them, and troubled at them.
It's an Argument of a gracious heart, to take to heart the iniquities of the times, to sighs and mourn for them, to be displeased with them, and troubled At them.
3. Here's an object and opportunity for such as are in place and power, to exercise their authority in suppressing sin, in punishing the wickedness of the times and places where they live, in stopping the course and current of iniquity prevailing:
3. Here's an Object and opportunity for such as Are in place and power, to exercise their Authority in suppressing since, in punishing the wickedness of the times and places where they live, in stopping the course and current of iniquity prevailing:
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If Ministers, they must cry aloud, and not spare, and never leave crying out against the prevailing and reigning sins of the times and places where they live, till they have cryed them down,
If Ministers, they must cry aloud, and not spare, and never leave crying out against the prevailing and reigning Sins of the times and places where they live, till they have cried them down,
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both Kings, Priests, and Prophets, all which Offices they must execute in the Government of their little Commonwealth, every one in the severall Sphere wherein he moves,
both Kings, Priests, and prophets, all which Offices they must execute in the Government of their little Commonwealth, every one in the several Sphere wherein he moves,
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4. Here's occasion and opportunity (in such evill times as here we speak of) for the Saints and servants of the most high, the favourites of Heaven, to stand up,
4. Here's occasion and opportunity (in such evil times as Here we speak of) for the Saints and Servants of the most high, the favourites of Heaven, to stand up,
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for the diverting of those Judgements which these sins call for, to use the Interest which they have in God, to intreat for the rest, that God would spare them, to stand in the Gap (as Moses did) to make Atonement for the People and Places where they are,
for the diverting of those Judgments which these Sins call for, to use the Interest which they have in God, to entreat for the rest, that God would spare them, to stand in the Gap (as Moses did) to make Atonement for the People and Places where they Are,
and happy those Places which have such as these are in them, though but a few favourites of Heaven, to make in to God, to use their interest in him, to intreat for the rest, great things hath God done at their request in the behalfe of others,
and happy those Places which have such as these Are in them, though but a few favourites of Heaven, to make in to God, to use their Interest in him, to entreat for the rest, great things hath God done At their request in the behalf of Others,
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for fear of seduction, least we come to be corrupted and infected by them, and so while we complain the times are evill, we our selves make them worse;
for Fear of seduction, lest we come to be corrupted and infected by them, and so while we complain the times Are evil, we our selves make them Worse;
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By no means to have any fellowship with the unfruitfull works of darkness, but rather reprove them, (Ephes. 5.11.) to shew our dislike of them by avoyding them, to reprove them by a sober, righteous,
By no means to have any fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them, (Ephesians 5.11.) to show our dislike of them by avoiding them, to reprove them by a Sobrium, righteous,
We come now to consider of the second, which respects the evill that he had Suffered, Satis Tuli, I have suffered enough; and this ariseth out of those words in the latter end of the 14. ver. They have Slain thy Prophets with the edge of the Sword,
We come now to Consider of the second, which respects the evil that he had Suffered, Satis Tuli, I have suffered enough; and this arises out of those words in the latter end of the 14. ver. They have Slave thy prophets with the edge of the Sword,
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To see Joseph in the Prison, Job upon the Dunghill, Jeremy in the Dungeon, Jonah in the Whales belly, Isay under the Saw, Paul under the Axe, Stephen under a storme of Stones,
To see Joseph in the Prison, Job upon the Dunghill, Jeremiah in the Dungeon, Jonah in the Whale's belly, Saiah under the Saw, Paul under the Axe, Stephen under a storm of Stones,
and flourish, Come in no misfortune like other men; neither are they plagned like other men, as the Prophet David observes, Psal. 73.5. These things may seem strange to humane apprehension, and doe;
and flourish, Come in no misfortune like other men; neither Are they Plagued like other men, as the Prophet David observes, Psalm 73.5. These things may seem strange to humane apprehension, and do;
And to help you in those Considerations, I commend you to two of Davids Psalmes, the 37. and the 73. both spent wholly upon this subject, to take away the scandall of the Crosse;
And to help you in those Considerations, I commend you to two of Davids Psalms, the 37. and the 73. both spent wholly upon this Subject, to take away the scandal of the Cross;
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In both which, he first rayses the Objections, and then brings in full answers to them for the clearing of Gods Justice in this cross dispensation of Providence,
In both which, he First raises the Objections, and then brings in full answers to them for the clearing of God's justice in this cross Dispensation of Providence,
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if it were possible, that the gates of Hell should prevail against it; There is an enmity between the Woman and the Serpent, which will never be reconciled.
if it were possible, that the gates of Hell should prevail against it; There is an enmity between the Woman and the Serpent, which will never be reconciled.
But when he had contriv'd a way to make them commit Fornication with the Daughters of Moab, he knew he had his purpose on them in exposing them to wrath and judgement, Numb. 25.
But when he had contrived a Way to make them commit Fornication with the Daughters of Moab, he knew he had his purpose on them in exposing them to wrath and judgement, Numb. 25.
5. For the weyning of them from this present evill world, that they might seek and affect better things in a better world, and minde the things that are above, Colos. 3.1. 6. That they may have nothing to suffer hereafter, they are chastised in the world, that they may not be condemned with the world.
5. For the weyning of them from this present evil world, that they might seek and affect better things in a better world, and mind the things that Are above, Colos 3.1. 6. That they may have nothing to suffer hereafter, they Are chastised in the world, that they may not be condemned with the world.
Ease slayeth the foolish, and the prosperity of Fooles destroyeth them, Prov. 1.32. Standing Pooles gather mud and dirt, when running Streames keep pure and clear;
Ease slays the foolish, and the Prosperity of Fools Destroyeth them, Curae 1.32. Standing Pools gather mud and dirt, when running Streams keep pure and clear;
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Christianus Crucianus, the Crosse is the Christians badge, the Cognisance of a Disciple, our Lord himself the Captain of our salvation, was made perfect through sufferings, he carried the Cross upon his own shoulders up Mount Calvary, upon which himself was Crucified;
Christian Crucianus, the Cross is the Christians badge, the Cognisance of a Disciple, our Lord himself the Captain of our salvation, was made perfect through sufferings, he carried the Cross upon his own shoulders up Mount Calvary, upon which himself was crucified;
that clean contrary, they are rather evidences of his love and favour: So St. Paul Argues, Heb. 12.6. Whom he loveth he chasteneth, and correcteth every sonne whom he receiveth.
that clean contrary, they Are rather evidences of his love and favour: So Saint Paul Argues, Hebrew 12.6. Whom he loves he Chasteneth, and Correcteth every son whom he receives.
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and the Instruments of it what they can, doe but look well into it, and you shall finde, Sinne lyes at the bottome: David saw this, Psal. 25.18. Look upon my adversity and my trouble, and forgive me all my Sinne.
and the Instruments of it what they can, do but look well into it, and you shall find, Sin lies At the bottom: David saw this, Psalm 25.18. Look upon my adversity and my trouble, and forgive me all my Sin.
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And if the righteous be scarely saved, where shall the ungodly and the Sinner appeare? Surely if he doe so severely scourge his own Children with Scourges, he will torment them with Scorpions.
And if the righteous be scarely saved, where shall the ungodly and the Sinner appear? Surely if he do so severely scourge his own Children with Scourges, he will torment them with Scorpions.
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But the Lord speaks terror to them by his royall Prophet David, Psal. 50.21. Thus and thus hast thou done, and I held my tongue, and thou thoughtest me such a one as thy selfe:
But the Lord speaks terror to them by his royal Prophet David, Psalm 50.21. Thus and thus hast thou done, and I held my tongue, and thou thoughtest me such a one as thy self:
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let him alone, saith the Lord by the Prophet Hosea, c. 4.17. Nolo istam misericordiam, (saith St. Jerom) Lord let me have none of that mercy, to be let alone in my sinne:
let him alone, Says the Lord by the Prophet Hosea, c. 4.17. Nolo istam misericordiam, (Says Saint Jerome) Lord let me have none of that mercy, to be let alone in my sin:
Let all secure sinners know, There is a Pit digging up for them, a very significant expression of the Prophet, Psal. 94.13. Ʋntill the Pit be digged for the ungodly:
Let all secure Sinners know, There is a Pit digging up for them, a very significant expression of the Prophet, Psalm 94.13. Ʋntill the Pit be dug for the ungodly:
When the righteous are under the Cross, and under the Rod, chastised every Morning, and visited every moment, Hic pietatis honos? Is this the reward of piety? Is this to render to every man according to his works? surely no,
When the righteous Are under the Cross, and under the Rod, chastised every Morning, and visited every moment, Hic pietatis honos? Is this the reward of piety? Is this to render to every man according to his works? surely no,
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That God hath appointed a day wherein to Judge the world in righteousness, by his Sonne Jesus Christ, when he will make all these crosse reckonings right and streight, wherein he will render tribulation to them that have troubled his,
That God hath appointed a day wherein to Judge the world in righteousness, by his Son jesus christ, when he will make all these cross reckonings right and straight, wherein he will render tribulation to them that have troubled his,
when he will say to all those secure and sensuall sinners, (as to the rich Epicure in the Gospel,) Sonnes, remember you in your life time received pleasure,
when he will say to all those secure and sensual Sinners, (as to the rich Epicure in the Gospel,) Sons, Remember you in your life time received pleasure,
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that's the day wherein this word shall be made good, That he will render to every Man according to his works, therefore called, The day of refreshing, Acts 3.19. The day of restauration: The day of the righteous judgement of God, Rom. 2.5. Gods Judgements are alwayes righteous, but they are not alwayes declared to be so:
that's the day wherein this word shall be made good, That he will render to every Man according to his works, Therefore called, The day of refreshing, Acts 3.19. The day of restauration: The day of the righteous judgement of God, Rom. 2.5. God's Judgments Are always righteous, but they Are not always declared to be so:
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And so we have done with the Prophets second Satis est, the second of his enoughs spoken in reference to what he had suffered, Satis Tuli, I have suffered enough.
And so we have done with the prophets second Satis est, the second of his enoughs spoken in Referente to what he had suffered, Satis Tuli, I have suffered enough.
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as the faithfull discharge of his duty in the Office of a Prophet whereunto he was called, his care to maintaine the true Religion and Worship of God, his courage in reproving the sinnes of the ten Tribes,
as the faithful discharge of his duty in the Office of a Prophet whereunto he was called, his care to maintain the true Religion and Worship of God, his courage in reproving the Sins of the ten Tribes,
his zeale in convincing and silencing the Priests of Baall in those perillous times, when they had the protection and countenance of Authority on their sides, and much more;
his zeal in convincing and silencing the Priests of Baal in those perilous times, when they had the protection and countenance of authority on their sides, and much more;
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nor commend himselfe above his measure, the Story of his Life and Actions evidently declares the truth of what he here asserts, That he had been very zealous for the Lord God of Hosts, in doing his Will, in seeking his Glory,
nor commend himself above his measure, the Story of his Life and Actions evidently declares the truth of what he Here asserts, That he had been very zealous for the Lord God of Hosts, in doing his Will, in seeking his Glory,
the Calling of a Christian is a laborious Calling, a Building, a Husbandry, a Warfare, all these call to work, there is somthing to be done whereby we may bring glory to God, good to men,
the Calling of a Christian is a laborious Calling, a Building, a Husbandry, a Warfare, all these call to work, there is something to be done whereby we may bring glory to God, good to men,
and bring in nothing to the glory of the Creator? Man, endued with such rare gifts and abilities to doe good withall, both to himself and others, Did the Creator endue him with such rare excellencies above the rest of the Creatures, such as Understanding, Will, Memory, Affections, Reason, Judgement, Knowledge, Conscience,
and bring in nothing to the glory of the Creator? Man, endued with such rare Gifts and abilities to do good withal, both to himself and Others, Did the Creator endue him with such rare excellencies above the rest of the Creatures, such as Understanding, Will, Memory, Affections, Reason, Judgement, Knowledge, Conscience,
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What shall we eat, or what shall we drink, or where withall shall we be cloathed, are the things that take up their care and thoughts? but the Ʋnum necessarium, that one thing that is necessary, wholly layd aside:
What shall we eat, or what shall we drink, or where withal shall we be clothed, Are the things that take up their care and thoughts? but the Ʋnum Necessary, that one thing that is necessary, wholly laid aside:
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there are corruptions to be mortified, Lusts to be crucified, Temptations to be resisted, afflictions to be suffered, spirituall wickednesses to be wrastled withall:
there Are corruptions to be mortified, Lustiest to be Crucified, Temptations to be resisted, afflictions to be suffered, spiritual Wickednesses to be wrestled withal:
and in their Tongue, the Practique part of Christianity they lay by, and place it all in Theory and speculation, they have found out a neerer way to Heaven then ever our Fathers knew,
and in their Tongue, the Practic part of Christianity they lay by, and place it all in Theory and speculation, they have found out a nearer Way to Heaven then ever our Father's knew,
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their devotion is turn'd into disputing, their faith into faction, and their charity into contention; the mayne of Religion they place in hearing of Sermons.
their devotion is turned into disputing, their faith into faction, and their charity into contention; the main of Religion they place in hearing of Sermons.
By them is our Heavenly Father glorified, the Gospel of Jesus Christ honoured and adored; they are evidences of the soundness of our Faith, the sincerity of our profession;
By them is our Heavenly Father glorified, the Gospel of jesus christ honoured and adored; they Are evidences of the soundness of our Faith, the sincerity of our profession;
And thus much of the first inference, drawn from Elijah 's third Satis est, that is, I have done enough: Those that are for God, must doe the will of God.
And thus much of the First Inference, drawn from Elijah is third Satis est, that is, I have done enough: Those that Are for God, must do the will of God.
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Zeale is a vehement affection, composed of Love and Anger, and Actions flowing from these two, are ever done in earnest, they are done home and throughly,
Zeal is a vehement affection, composed of Love and Anger, and Actions flowing from these two, Are ever done in earnest, they Are done home and thoroughly,
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If we worship him, we must worship him in Spirit, and in Truth Luther said well, That God loves Advers, rather then Verbs, the manner of doing, more then the work done, the will more then the deed, the mind more then the matter, we must not serve God negligently,
If we worship him, we must worship him in Spirit, and in Truth Luther said well, That God loves Adverse, rather then Verbs, the manner of doing, more then the work done, the will more then the deed, the mind more then the matter, we must not serve God negligently,
To cry Lord, Lord, as in the Gospel, and Templum Domini, Templum Domini, The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord, as the Jews did in Jeremy, Non satis est, it is not enough:
To cry Lord, Lord, as in the Gospel, and Templum Domini, Templum Domini, The Temple of the Lord, The Temple of the Lord, as the jews did in Jeremiah, Non satis est, it is not enough:
To make our boast of God, and of his Law, to heare every day a Sermon, to know the Mistery of the Gospel, to have a mouth full of Scripture ready at all times to throw at an adversary in dispute or discourse, Non satis est, it is not enough:
To make our boast of God, and of his Law, to hear every day a Sermon, to know the Mystery of the Gospel, to have a Mouth full of Scripture ready At all times to throw At an adversary in dispute or discourse, Non satis est, it is not enough:
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but to know the truth as it is in Jesus, to receive the truth with the love of the truth, to answer the end of the Evangelicall Law, which is Love out of a pure heart a good Conscience,
but to know the truth as it is in jesus, to receive the truth with the love of the truth, to answer the end of the Evangelical Law, which is Love out of a pure heart a good Conscience,
To come before the Lord with thousands of Rams, and ten thousand Rivers of Oyle, to give the fruit of my body for the sin of my soule, (Micha 6.6.7.) Non satis est, it is not enough:
To come before the Lord with thousands of Rams, and ten thousand rivers of Oil, to give the fruit of my body for the since of my soul, (Micah 6.6.7.) Non satis est, it is not enough:
To conclude this point, to be admitted into the visible Church, to be matriculated into it by Baptisme, to live in a professed subjection to the Gospel of Christ, to come to Church, to heare Sermons, to sit out the Service,
To conclude this point, to be admitted into the visible Church, to be matriculated into it by Baptism, to live in a professed subjection to the Gospel of christ, to come to Church, to hear Sermons, to fit out the Service,
and at the appointed times to receive the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, (though this be more then we can gaine of many among you,) Non satis est, it is not enough:
and At the appointed times to receive the Sacrament of the lords Supper, (though this be more then we can gain of many among you,) Non satis est, it is not enough:
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but to make it our care all the dayes of our life, to make good the Covenant which we made in our Baptisme, to become Members of the invisible Church, incorporated into it,
but to make it our care all the days of our life, to make good the Covenant which we made in our Baptism, to become Members of the invisible Church, incorporated into it,
Who can say so? be he a Prophet, be he an Apostle, an Evangelist, be he the holiest of Saints that ever lived, can he say of himselfe, Satis feci, I have done enough? Is there a Satis in our obedience unto which we may arrive,
Who can say so? be he a Prophet, be he an Apostle, an Evangelist, be he the Holiest of Saints that ever lived, can he say of himself, Satis Feci, I have done enough? Is there a Satis in our Obedience unto which we may arrive,
But as to the later, there is a Satis ad testificationem, to testification, that is, To testifie the truth of our faith, the sincerity of our obedience,
But as to the later, there is a Satis ad testificationem, to testification, that is, To testify the truth of our faith, the sincerity of our Obedience,
When Abraham was so ready, upon Gods command, to offer up his Sonne Isaac in sacrifice to him, as to bring him to Mount Moriah, there to build an Altar, to lay the Wood in order upon it,
When Abraham was so ready, upon God's command, to offer up his Son Isaac in sacrifice to him, as to bring him to Mount Moriah, there to built an Altar, to lay the Wood in order upon it,
God staies his hand, bids him hold his hand, proceed no further, Satis est, It is enough, for now I know that thou lovest me, seeing thou hast not refused to offer up thine onely Sonne in sacrifice to me at my command, Gen. 22. Here's a Satis ad testificationem, enough to testifie his love and obedience;
God stays his hand, bids him hold his hand, proceed no further, Satis est, It is enough, for now I know that thou Lovest me, seeing thou hast not refused to offer up thine only Son in sacrifice to me At my command, Gen. 22. Here's a Satis ad testificationem, enough to testify his love and Obedience;
and the best of us all, when we have done our best, to acknowledge, We are unprofitable servants: To confess, with the Centurion, Domine non sum dignus, O Lord I am not worthy the least of thy mercies:
and the best of us all, when we have done our best, to acknowledge, We Are unprofitable Servants: To confess, with the Centurion, Domine non sum Dignus, Oh Lord I am not worthy the least of thy Mercies:
and doe arrive, even in this life, through the mercy of God, and the indulgence of our Heavenly Father, which, where he sees a willing mind, accepts of the will for the deed,
and do arrive, even in this life, through the mercy of God, and the indulgence of our Heavenly Father, which, where he sees a willing mind, accepts of the will for the deed,
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and have done that which was good in thy sight, Isay 38.1, 3. Nehemiah found it so, who having done worthily for the people of God in obteining Commission from the King of Persia for the redeeming of the Jews out of the Babylonish Captivity,
and have done that which was good in thy sighed, Saiah 38.1, 3. Nehemiah found it so, who having done worthily for the people of God in obtaining Commission from the King of Persiam for the redeeming of the jews out of the Babylonish Captivity,
and building the Walls of Jerusalem, often comforts himselfe with the remembrance of it, Nehemiah 13.14. Remember me, O my God in this, and blot not out the kindness that I have shewed to thy house.
and building the Walls of Jerusalem, often comforts himself with the remembrance of it, Nehemiah 13.14. remember me, Oh my God in this, and blot not out the kindness that I have showed to thy house.
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Nor our Prophet in the Text, to make it his suite to the Lord, To take away his soule, when he remembred, how zealous he had been for the Lord God of Hosts, while he was in the body.
Nor our Prophet in the Text, to make it his suit to the Lord, To take away his soul, when he remembered, how zealous he had been for the Lord God of Hosts, while he was in the body.
Beloved, there will come a time when Conscience awakened, and enlightened, will be serious with us, in calling us to account for things done in our life time,
beloved, there will come a time when Conscience awakened, and enlightened, will be serious with us, in calling us to account for things done in our life time,
and play, or worse, and spent his life, Aut nihil agendo, in doing nothing; Aut aliud agendo, in doing things impertinent, which is as good as nothing;
and play, or Worse, and spent his life, Or nihil Agendo, in doing nothing; Or Aliud Agendo, in doing things impertinent, which is as good as nothing;
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and to our own Consciences, so to live that we need not be afraid to dye, to be doing some good here in our life time, the remembrance whereof may yeeld us comfort in our sickness,
and to our own Consciences, so to live that we need not be afraid to die, to be doing Some good Here in our life time, the remembrance whereof may yield us Comfort in our sickness,
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And so we have done with this third Inference also, deduc'd out of the Prophets third Satis est, It is enough, spoken in reference to what he had done, Satis feci, I have done enough.
And so we have done with this third Inference also, deduced out of the prophets third Satis est, It is enough, spoken in Referente to what he had done, Satis Feci, I have done enough.
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Secondly, He had wrought many great Miracles, and done great and signall services among the people of God, (as his story testifieth,) which were not the work of a short time,
Secondly, He had wrought many great Miracles, and done great and signal services among the people of God, (as his story Testifieth,) which were not the work of a short time,
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And although there be nothing in this world so desireable as that it should make a man in love with it in any state of his life, and in his best years;
And although there be nothing in this world so desirable as that it should make a man in love with it in any state of his life, and in his best Years;
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yet much more when his best dayes are gone and past, when he is entring into that state of life of which David saith, It is but labour and sorrow, and those years approach of which he shall say, I have no pleasure in them, may he with good reason be content to leave the World,
yet much more when his best days Are gone and passed, when he is entering into that state of life of which David Says, It is but labour and sorrow, and those Years approach of which he shall say, I have no pleasure in them, may he with good reason be content to leave the World,
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and the Wheele broken at the Cisterne, &c. as that great Master of Wisedom elegantly describes old Age, Eccles. 12.3. &c. then for an old Barzillai, to refuse the pleasures of the Court:
and the Wheel broken At the Cistern, etc. as that great Master of Wisdom elegantly describes old Age, Eccles. 12.3. etc. then for an old Barzillai, to refuse the pleasures of the Court:
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but who ever saw it come, but attended with a world of infirmities to make it more tedious, Catarrs Rhumes, Aches, Palsies, akings in the Bones, Gouts, Dropsies,
but who ever saw it come, but attended with a world of infirmities to make it more tedious, Catarrhs Rheums, Aches, Palsies, akings in the Bones, Gouts, Dropsies,
and is at this instant, That he would not detain this soule of mine in this Tabernacle of Clay wherein it hath now lodged these seventy years and upward, unto extremity of old Age.
and is At this instant, That he would not detain this soul of mine in this Tabernacle of Clay wherein it hath now lodged these seventy Years and upward, unto extremity of old Age.
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But farther, If to all these there should be added any externall grievances, poverty, and want, discontent in the Family, disobedience in prodigality of Children, divisions among Brethren, vexatious Suits,
But farther, If to all these there should be added any external grievances, poverty, and want, discontent in the Family, disobedience in prodigality of Children, divisions among Brothers, vexatious Suits,
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or the like, these were enough, not only to make an old man desire dissolution, but to hasten it, and to bring his gray baires with sorrow to the Grave.
or the like, these were enough, not only to make an old man desire dissolution, but to hasten it, and to bring his grey baires with sorrow to the Grave.
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Age is honourable, a Crowne of glory, (saith Solomon, ) the gray haires are the silver Crowne and Image of Gods eternity, who is described to have his head and his haire white as Wooll, or Snow, Revel. 1.14. where he is pleased so farr to honour old Age, as to take a simile from the gray haires, to shaddow forth his own Eternity:
Age is honourable, a Crown of glory, (Says Solomon,) the grey hairs Are the silver Crown and Image of God's eternity, who is described to have his head and his hair white as Wool, or Snow, Revel. 1.14. where he is pleased so Far to honour old Age, as to take a simile from the grey hairs, to shadow forth his own Eternity:
Honour thy Father that begat thee, and despise not thy Mother when she is old, (saith Solomon, ) Prov. 23.22. implying, that she is never more subject to be despised, then when she is old.
Honour thy Father that begat thee, and despise not thy Mother when she is old, (Says Solomon,) Curae 23.22. implying, that she is never more Subject to be despised, then when she is old.
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I have read of a barbarous Country, where, when men come to that extremity of old Age, that they grow useless, they knock them on the head, and bury them.
I have read of a barbarous Country, where, when men come to that extremity of old Age, that they grow useless, they knock them on the head, and bury them.
We are not grown to that barbarisme in England, but surely I doe beleeve, there are some that could wish it were so, some of their very neer relations,
We Are not grown to that barbarism in England, but surely I do believe, there Are Some that could wish it were so, Some of their very near relations,
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and not be afraid to say with our Prophet in the Text, Lord take away my soule, which is the request it selfe, which in old Simeons Language, I call the Prophets Nunc dimittis: In which are these three things;
and not be afraid to say with our Prophet in the Text, Lord take away my soul, which is the request it self, which in old Simeons Language, I call the prophets Nunc Dimittis: In which Are these three things;
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It was said of Hanniball, That he alwaies carried three or foure drops of strong poyson inclosed under the stone of his Ring, that at any time if he were hard set, (as Saul once was upon the loss of the day in a Battell against the Philistines,) he might sup them out,
It was said of Hannibal, That he always carried three or foure drops of strong poison enclosed under the stone of his Ring, that At any time if he were hard Set, (as Saul once was upon the loss of the day in a Battle against the philistines,) he might sup them out,
and prevent his falling into his enemies hands, as Saul then, upon the same occasion, fell upon his Speare, and with the help of the fugitive Amalekite, Slew himselfe. And that stout hearted Prince, which being taken Prisoner,
and prevent his falling into his enemies hands, as Saul then, upon the same occasion, fell upon his Spear, and with the help of the fugitive Amalekite, Slew himself. And that stout hearted Prince, which being taken Prisoner,
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and carried about by the Conqueror in a silver Cage, impatient of his Captivity, and not having where withall to make away himselfe, beat our his braines against the barrs of the Cage.
and carried about by the Conqueror in a silver Cage, impatient of his Captivity, and not having where withal to make away himself, beatrice our his brains against the bars of the Cage.
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these our Law calls, Felones de se, Felons of themselves, and inflicts upon them as grievous a punishment as they are capable of being dead, by an ignominious buriall:
these our Law calls, Felons de see, Felons of themselves, and inflicts upon them as grievous a punishment as they Are capable of being dead, by an ignominious burial:
As first, All lewd and ungodly persons, which having not the feare of God before their eyes, take wicked courses, commit robberies, burgleries, rapes, •elones treasons, murders,
As First, All lewd and ungodly Persons, which having not the Fear of God before their eyes, take wicked courses, commit robberies, burgleries, rapes, •elones treasons, murders,
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Secondly, All luxurious and intemperate persons, which by surfetting, drunkenness, and riotous living destroy themselves, fill their bodies with noxious humours, which breed in them mortall diseases, Sur•ets, Fevers, Dropsies, dead Palsies,
Secondly, All luxurious and intemperate Persons, which by surfeiting, Drunkenness, and riotous living destroy themselves, fill their bodies with noxious humours, which breed in them Mortal diseases, Sur•ets, Fevers, Dropsies, dead Palsies,
and so from words they fall to blows, or to challenge one another to fight Duells, in which, both parties are guilty of Murder by the sixth Commandement;
and so from words they fallen to blows, or to challenge one Another to fight Duels, in which, both parties Are guilty of Murder by the sixth Commandment;
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That in some cases the Saints and Servants of Almighty God, may without sin make it their Suite to him, That he will take away their soules, that is, by death and dissolution, separate them from their bodies.
That in Some cases the Saints and Servants of Almighty God, may without since make it their Suit to him, That he will take away their Souls, that is, by death and dissolution, separate them from their bodies.
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Oh what a Hell is it to a pious foule to be ingag'd in a wicked world? For a Lot to live in Sodom: A David in Meshech: It was a farr greater mercy which God shewed to Enoch, in taking him out of the world from the Flood at hand,
O what a Hell is it to a pious foul to be engaged in a wicked world? For a Lot to live in Sodom: A David in Meshech: It was a Far greater mercy which God showed to Enoch, in taking him out of the world from the Flood At hand,
Oh death, how sweet is the•r membrance of thee to the soule that lives in bitterness? I doe not think the Lord did impute it for sin to Job, or Jeremy, that they were so weary of their bitter Lives,
O death, how sweet is the•r membrance of thee to the soul that lives in bitterness? I do not think the Lord did impute it for since to Job, or Jeremiah, that they were so weary of their bitter Lives,
Nor Dr. Hamond, who under the tortures of the Stone, whereof he dyed, was so often heard to say, Lord, make hast: though I doubt not but in all these, there was implyed a tacit submission to the will of God.
Nor Dr. Hammond, who under the tortures of the Stone, whereof he died, was so often herd to say, Lord, make haste: though I doubt not but in all these, there was employed a tacit submission to the will of God.
This was a mercy promised to Josiah upon his humiliation, (2 Kings 22.19.20.) as it was the misery of his surviving Sonne Zedekiah, to see the evill which his Father was taken from, and to suffer in it.
This was a mercy promised to Josiah upon his humiliation, (2 Kings 22.19.20.) as it was the misery of his surviving Son Zedekiah, to see the evil which his Father was taken from, and to suffer in it.
when he is fallen into those years of which David saith, His life is nothing but labour and sorrow, and the years of which he shall say, I have no pleasure in them:
when he is fallen into those Years of which David Says, His life is nothing but labour and sorrow, and the Years of which he shall say, I have no pleasure in them:
when not onely his body grows weak, but his mind also, and his intellectuall faculties faile, his understanding weak, his apprehension dull, his memory unfaithfull, his affections Childish,
when not only his body grows weak, but his mind also, and his intellectual faculties fail, his understanding weak, his apprehension dull, his memory unfaithful, his affections Childish,
why should we make that the object of our feare, which others have made the object of their hope and desire? Holy men, wise men, good men, men that have had a great interest in the world, have been willing to lay down all,
why should we make that the Object of our Fear, which Others have made the Object of their hope and desire? Holy men, wise men, good men, men that have had a great Interest in the world, have been willing to lay down all,
To help us to pass through this Gulfe with comfort and courage, weigh well but these two things: 1. What a world we leave behind us, the Terminus à quo. 2. What a world we have before us, the Terminus ad quem: And these two considerations will make the passage through that medium easie.
To help us to pass through this Gulf with Comfort and courage, weigh well but these two things: 1. What a world we leave behind us, the Terminus à quo. 2. What a world we have before us, the Terminus ad Whom: And these two considerations will make the passage through that medium easy.
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the best description of it is to describe it to be such (for the transcendency of the glory of it) as that it cannot be described, For neither hath the eye seen,
the best description of it is to describe it to be such (for the transcendency of the glory of it) as that it cannot be described, For neither hath the eye seen,
nor the eare heard, nor can the heart of Man comprehend the great things that God hath prepared for them that love him, 1 Cor. 2.9. St. Paul shaddows it out in part, Heb. 12.22.
nor the ear herd, nor can the heart of Man comprehend the great things that God hath prepared for them that love him, 1 Cor. 2.9. Saint Paul shadows it out in part, Hebrew 12.22.
and glory that is there, we would never care for this world more, the most pretious things in it would be despised in our eyes, our whole life would be nothing,
and glory that is there, we would never care for this world more, the most precious things in it would be despised in our eyes, our Whole life would be nothing,
and the happines of the other life to come, Threw himself headlong off from a high Rock to quit himself of this life, that so he might enter into that other life, that Plato so much commended: And if a Heathen man could be so sensible of advantaging himself by his change into the other life, upon those weak grounds which Plato 's Philosophy could give,
and the happiness of the other life to come, Threw himself headlong off from a high Rock to quit himself of this life, that so he might enter into that other life, that Plato so much commended: And if a Heathen man could be so sensible of advantaging himself by his change into the other life, upon those weak grounds which Plato is Philosophy could give,
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Nor by laying them a sleep together with their bodies, till the Resurrection, the Opinion of the Arabians: Nor by a Metempsuchosis, transmitting them into some other body, to informe them:
Nor by laying them a sleep together with their bodies, till the Resurrection, the Opinion of the Arabians: Nor by a Metempsuchosis, transmitting them into Some other body, to inform them:
Our blessed Lord disputing with the Sadduces concerning the Resurrection, Mat. 22. tells them out of the Scriptures, That God was the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, who were dead and buried a thousand years before;
Our blessed Lord disputing with the Sadducees Concerning the Resurrection, Mathew 22. tells them out of the Scriptures, That God was the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, who were dead and buried a thousand Years before;
Ʋses. First, It is of Use to quiet our spirits, and to satisfie our minds, sometimes troubled upon the consideration of the perplexities of Providence, in the cross dispensation of evill and good, to the good and the evill here in this world;
Ʋses. First, It is of Use to quiet our spirits, and to satisfy our minds, sometime troubled upon the consideration of the perplexities of Providence, in the cross Dispensation of evil and good, to the good and the evil Here in this world;
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when a day shall come, when it shall be said to the Epicures of this world, which have had their portion in this life, as in Luke 16.25. Sonne, Rentember you have had your pleasure in your life time, and my servants received pain:
when a day shall come, when it shall be said to the Epicureans of this world, which have had their portion in this life, as in Lycia 16.25. Son, Rentember you have had your pleasure in your life time, and my Servants received pain:
when we come into the other world, when we shall leave this, and all that we have in it behind us, to make us friends of the Mammon of iniquity, that when time comes, they may receive us into the everlasting habitations, to lay here a good soundation against the time to come, that seeing our fouls are immortall,
when we come into the other world, when we shall leave this, and all that we have in it behind us, to make us Friends of the Mammon of iniquity, that when time comes, they may receive us into the everlasting habitations, to lay Here a good Foundation against the time to come, that seeing our fouls Are immortal,
and remediless? How much better had it been for such if they had never been born? Or being born, that their souls had dyed with their bodies? or living after them, there had been some period of time wherein they might have been extinguished? But when they must so continue for ever, That the worme shall never dye,
and remediless? How much better had it been for such if they had never been born? Or being born, that their Souls had died with their bodies? or living After them, there had been Some Period of time wherein they might have been extinguished? But when they must so continue for ever, That the worm shall never die,
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Who can conceive the misery of it? That word eternity, into what a deep bottomeless gulfe doth it swallow up the mind that thinks upon it? Great wonder it is,
Who can conceive the misery of it? That word eternity, into what a deep bottomless gulf does it swallow up the mind that thinks upon it? Great wonder it is,
O Lord, I have waited for thy salvation, saith the Patriarke Jacob upon his death bed, Gen. 49.18. Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, (said old Simeon, Luke 2.29.) for mine eyes have seen thy salvation.
Oh Lord, I have waited for thy salvation, Says the Patriarch Jacob upon his death Bed, Gen. 49.18. Lord now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, (said old Simeon, Lycia 2.29.) for mine eyes have seen thy salvation.
Saint Stephen the holy Martyr, with these words breath'd out his soule, Lord Jesus receive my spirit, Acts 7.59. Our Lord himselfe upon the Cross, giving up the ghost, with these words breath'd his last, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit, (Luke 23.46.) in sense the same with the Prophet in the Text, Lord take away my soule.
Saint Stephen the holy Martyr, with these words breathed out his soul, Lord jesus receive my Spirit, Acts 7.59. Our Lord himself upon the Cross, giving up the ghost, with these words breathed his last, Father, into thy hands I commend my Spirit, (Lycia 23.46.) in sense the same with the Prophet in the Text, Lord take away my soul.
others in the hearing of other Men, and recorded in the stories of their Lives and Deaths, with the gratious expressions utter'd by them in their death-beds, in words full of faith, full of hope, full of comfort, much to the edification of all that were present;
Others in the hearing of other Men, and recorded in the stories of their Lives and Death's, with the gracious expressions uttered by them in their deathbeds, in words full of faith, full of hope, full of Comfort, much to the edification of all that were present;
you must live in communion with him, you must call upon his Name, prayse him, and give him thanks, worship him, and doe his will, then will he own you;
you must live in communion with him, you must call upon his Name, praise him, and give him thanks, worship him, and do his will, then will he own you;
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If therefore our souls shall be presented unto him stained with sinne, polluted with uncleanness, defiled with spirituall leprosie of corruption, spotted with noysome lusts and pleasures;
If Therefore our Souls shall be presented unto him stained with sin, polluted with uncleanness, defiled with spiritual leprosy of corruption, spotted with noisome Lustiest and pleasures;
The Place which our souls are to goe to it holy, the Company holy, the exercises holy, and so must our souls be also, that they may be suitable to all the rest,
The Place which our Souls Are to go to it holy, the Company holy, the exercises holy, and so must our Souls be also, that they may be suitable to all the rest,
Secondly, In respect of the rare faculties of it, the Understanding, the Will, the Memory, the Affections, Reason, Judgement, Wisedome, Knowledge, Conscience, the highest of all the rest, considered in both the parts of it, NONLATINALPHABET,
Secondly, In respect of the rare faculties of it, the Understanding, the Will, the Memory, the Affections, Reason, Judgement, Wisdom, Knowledge, Conscience, the highest of all the rest, considered in both the parts of it,,
and NONLATINALPHABET, the one, The Treasure; the other, The Soules Controuller, &c. Thirdly, In respect of the immortality of it, it dyes not with the body;
and, the one, The Treasure; the other, The Souls Controller, etc. Thirdly, In respect of the immortality of it, it dies not with the body;
and Goats, but of the Divine blood of Jesus Christ our Redeemer, 1 Peter 1.19. Sixthly, The pretiousness of souls may appear, by the pains and cost that Satan and his Instruments will be at to gaine a soule;
and Goats, but of the Divine blood of jesus christ our Redeemer, 1 Peter 1.19. Sixthly, The preciousness of Souls may appear, by the pains and cost that Satan and his Instruments will be At to gain a soul;
if thou wilt fall down and worship me, ver. 9. Seventhly, By the great care that Almighty God hath taken to preserve souls, and to save them from perishing;
if thou wilt fallen down and worship me, ver. 9. Seventhly, By the great care that Almighty God hath taken to preserve Souls, and to save them from perishing;
for satisfying some sinfull lusts, which are worse then nothing: Some give away their souls for nought, for sins in which there is neither pleasure, nor profit;
for satisfying Some sinful Lustiest, which Are Worse then nothing: some give away their Souls for nought, for Sins in which there is neither pleasure, nor profit;
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Adam sold himselfe for an Apple: Esau for a Mess of Pottage: Achan for a Wedge of Gold: Ahab for a Vineyard: Judas for thirty pieces of silver. How many are there to be found amongst us which for less matters will lye, will sweare, will forsweare, will steale, deceive, cheate,
Adam sold himself for an Apple: Esau for a Mess of Pottage: achan for a Wedge of Gold: Ahab for a Vineyard: Judas for thirty Pieces of silver. How many Are there to be found among us which for less matters will lie, will swear, will forswear, will steal, deceive, cheat,
The resolution of Balaam was good and honest, just and religious, if he had kept it as well, Numb. 24.13. If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I would not goe beyond the Word of the Lord, to doe more or less:
The resolution of balaam was good and honest, just and religious, if he had kept it as well, Numb. 24.13. If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I would not go beyond the Word of the Lord, to do more or less:
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Our care is much for the body, What shall we eate, what shall we drinke, wherewithall shall we be clothed? in the meane while the soule is neglected, set by, and least look't after;
Our care is much for the body, What shall we eat, what shall we drink, wherewithal shall we be clothed? in the mean while the soul is neglected, Set by, and least looked After;
but as our Saviour saies in a like case, Mat. 6.25. Is not the body better then the rayment? So say I, Is not the soule better then the body? Is there any comparison between the Jewell and the Cabinet that it is layd up in? It was Martha 's reproofe, That she cared for many things more then she needed:
but as our Saviour Says in a like case, Mathew 6.25. Is not the body better then the raiment? So say I, Is not the soul better then the body? Is there any comparison between the Jewel and the Cabinet that it is laid up in? It was Martha is reproof, That she cared for many things more then she needed:
So the care of all those holy men dying, which I have mentioned, was chiefly for the safety of their souls, Lord Jesus receive my spirit, Acts 7.59. Father into thy hands I commend my spirit.
So the care of all those holy men dying, which I have mentioned, was chiefly for the safety of their Souls, Lord jesus receive my Spirit, Acts 7.59. Father into thy hands I commend my Spirit.
3. Are souls so pretious? Then this is a severe admonition to us (that have undertaken, Curam animarum, the care of souls) to look well to our charge, as such as must give an account of the greatest trust in the world,
3. are Souls so precious? Then this is a severe admonition to us (that have undertaken, Curam animarum, the care of Souls) to look well to our charge, as such as must give an account of the greatest trust in the world,
How comes he to clear himself from blood? (Bel.) the blood here meant is more pretious then the life-blood of man can be, it is the blood of souls: implying, That if he had not faithfully,
How comes he to clear himself from blood? (Bel.) the blood Here meant is more precious then the lifeblood of man can be, it is the blood of Souls: implying, That if he had not faithfully,
How earnestly ought we to endeavour the salvation of our people, as of our selves? and at the hour of death to Pray, That the Lord would be mercifull to them, and take away their souls.
How earnestly ought we to endeavour the salvation of our people, as of our selves? and At the hour of death to Pray, That the Lord would be merciful to them, and take away their Souls.
Quest. But here now ariseth a great question, a grand inquiry, not without great caution and sobriety to be resolved, Touching the state of souls separated,
Quest. But Here now arises a great question, a grand inquiry, not without great caution and sobriety to be resolved, Touching the state of Souls separated,
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and taken out of the body, What becomes of them afterward? Whether upon their separation they doe presently enter into that state in which they are to remain,
and taken out of the body, What becomes of them afterwards? Whither upon their separation they do presently enter into that state in which they Are to remain,
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nor of the praeexistence of it before, an Opinion that hath great Patrons too, especially among the Philosophers, the Gymnosophists of Egypt, the Brachmans of India, the Magi of Persia, and the Jewish Cabalists, and among them, some Christians also, Origen for one;
nor of the preexistence of it before, an Opinion that hath great Patrons too, especially among the Philosophers, the Gymnosophists of Egypt, the Brachmans of India, the Magi of Persiam, and the Jewish Cabalists, and among them, Some Christians also, Origen for one;
Glorifie God in your bodies, and in your spirits, for they are his, 1 Cor. 6.20. this is done, by giving up the faculties of the one, and the parts of the other:
glorify God in your bodies, and in your spirits, for they Are his, 1 Cor. 6.20. this is done, by giving up the faculties of the one, and the parts of the other:
Not as members of unrighteousness to unrighteousness, but as instruments of righteousness unto holiness, and accordingly as we have so done, shall we give an account unto God, in the day of account:
Not as members of unrighteousness to unrighteousness, but as Instruments of righteousness unto holiness, and accordingly as we have so done, shall we give an account unto God, in the day of account:
now is the time of laying a good foundation for the time to come, now is the time of laying up that, which may be for the furtherance of our account then;
now is the time of laying a good Foundation for the time to come, now is the time of laying up that, which may be for the furtherance of our account then;
It is the generall Opinion of men, but withall, a generall mistake, That as soon as ever the soule is separated from the body, it passes immediately into that estate either of joy & glory,
It is the general Opinion of men, but withal, a general mistake, That as soon as ever the soul is separated from the body, it passes immediately into that estate either of joy & glory,
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True it is, That at the separation of the soule from the body, there is a particular judgement passes upon it, by which it is made known to it, what shall become of it Eternally,
True it is, That At the separation of the soul from the body, there is a particular judgement passes upon it, by which it is made known to it, what shall become of it Eternally,
and is presently put into the beginnings, either of the one, or the other, and into a state previous to that third estate, in which it is to remain for ever, without alteration:
and is presently put into the beginnings, either of the one, or the other, and into a state previous to that third estate, in which it is to remain for ever, without alteration:
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but that either the souls of wicked men are immediately upon their separation from the body cast into that extremity of misery and torment which is prepared for them:
but that either the Souls of wicked men Are immediately upon their separation from the body cast into that extremity of misery and torment which is prepared for them:
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And first for the souls of wicked men, that they are not upon their separation from the body cast into that extremity of torment which is prepared for them:
And First for the Souls of wicked men, that they Are not upon their separation from the body cast into that extremity of torment which is prepared for them:
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where those fierce Devills which had possessed two men among the Gergesens, seeing Christ comming towards them, are stricken with terror at his presence,
where those fierce Devils which had possessed two men among the Gergesens, seeing christ coming towards them, Are stricken with terror At his presence,
and cry out, What have we to doe with thee, Jesus thou Sonne of God? Art thou come to torment us before the time? They knew they were condemn'd to torment,
and cry out, What have we to do with thee, jesus thou Son of God? Art thou come to torment us before the time? They knew they were condemned to torment,
and therefore seeing him comming towards them, they cry out against him, as if he came to antedate their misery, by casting them into it before the time, Art thou come to torment us before the time? The other proofe is both a confirmation of the truth in hand,
and Therefore seeing him coming towards them, they cry out against him, as if he Come to antedate their misery, by casting them into it before the time, Art thou come to torment us before the time? The other proof is both a confirmation of the truth in hand,
and the estate that they are in, in the mean time, they are reserv'd in chains of darkness, the chains noting, the safe keeping and securing of them, that thus can no ways make their escape:
and the estate that they Are in, in the mean time, they Are reserved in chains of darkness, the chains noting, the safe keeping and securing of them, that thus can no ways make their escape:
And the darkness, noting their dismall and uncomfortable condition all that while: They are reserv'd in chains of darkness, unto the Judgement of the great day;
And the darkness, noting their dismal and uncomfortable condition all that while: They Are reserved in chains of darkness, unto the Judgement of the great day;
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We are now to make good this Proposition in the other part of it, Concerning the souls of the just, that they enter not presently upon their dissolution into the fullness of joy and glory intended them, and prepared for them.
We Are now to make good this Proposition in the other part of it, Concerning the Souls of the just, that they enter not presently upon their dissolution into the fullness of joy and glory intended them, and prepared for them.
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and to possess their souls with patience, til the rest of the number of their brethren were accomplished, without whom they could not be made perfect,
and to possess their Souls with patience, till the rest of the number of their brothers were accomplished, without whom they could not be made perfect,
And thus I have made good this Proposition, in both the Parts, That the souls separated from the body by Death, are not in the same state from the time of their separation, to the time of their re-union again at the day of Judgement, that they shall be in,
And thus I have made good this Proposition, in both the Parts, That the Souls separated from the body by Death, Are not in the same state from the time of their separation, to the time of their reunion again At the day of Judgement, that they shall be in,
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and in the same places that the evill Angells are in, and what that was, you heard even now out of Jude 6. they are secured in prison, they are with them reserved in chains unto the judgement of the great day.
and in the same places that the evil Angels Are in, and what that was, you herd even now out of U^de 6. they Are secured in prison, they Are with them reserved in chains unto the judgement of the great day.
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In the first, St. Peter speaking of the death of Christ, saith thus, ver. 18. Christ also suffered for sinners, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, who was put to death as concerning the flesh,
In the First, Saint Peter speaking of the death of christ, Says thus, ver. 18. christ also suffered for Sinners, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, who was put to death as Concerning the Flesh,
By which spirit also, he went and Preach't to the spirits in prison, v. 19. If ye ask, What spirits? he tells you, ver. 20. Those spirits which in time past were disobedient:
By which Spirit also, he went and Preached to the spirits in prison, v. 19. If you ask, What spirits? he tells you, ver. 20. Those spirits which in time passed were disobedient:
There you have St. Peter plainly interpreting himselfe, that the spirits here mentioned, are the spirits of the sinners of the old world, which perished in the Flood,
There you have Saint Peter plainly interpreting himself, that the spirits Here mentioned, Are the spirits of the Sinners of the old world, which perished in the Flood,
That place in St Luke, speaks the same thing, where the Voyce is heard speaking to the secure Epicure, singing a requiem to his own soule, Soule, take thine ease, eate, drink,
That place in Saint Lycia, speaks the same thing, where the Voice is herd speaking to the secure Epicure, singing a requiem to his own soul, Soul, take thine ease, eat, drink,
When good men dye, the good Angells are ready to receive their souls, as they did the soule of Lazarus, Luke 16. and carry them into Abraham's bosome. But when wicked men dye, the evill Angells fetch away their souls, Thou foole, this night shall they fetch away thy soule:
When good men die, the good Angels Are ready to receive their Souls, as they did the soul of Lazarus, Lycia 16. and carry them into Abraham's bosom. But when wicked men die, the evil Angels fetch away their Souls, Thou fool, this night shall they fetch away thy soul:
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There are three vast, large, and spacious Prisons, in which the evill Angells are secured, and with them the souls of wicked men, unto the Judgement of the great day.
There Are three vast, large, and spacious Prisons, in which the evil Angels Are secured, and with them the Souls of wicked men, unto the Judgement of the great day.
When for their rebellion against their Creator, they were expell'd out of Heaven. For this, see St. Paul, in his Epistle to the Ephesians, cap. 6.12. You wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against Principalities and Powers, and spirituall wickednesses in high places:
When for their rebellion against their Creator, they were expelled out of Heaven. For this, see Saint Paul, in his Epistle to the Ephesians, cap. 6.12. You wrestle not against Flesh and blood, but against Principalities and Powers, and spiritual Wickednesses in high places:
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Secondly, The vast caverns and concavities within the earth, amongst which the hollow mountains of Aetna, Vesuuius, and in Ireland that hollow vault, called, Saint Patriarchs Purgatory, famous in story:
Secondly, The vast caverns and concavities within the earth, among which the hollow Mountains of Aetna, Vesuvius, and in Ireland that hollow vault, called, Saint Patriarchs Purgatory, famous in story:
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nor against any Article of Faith, or of Scripture to conceive, That there is in the very heart and Center of the Earth, such a vast hollowness, both for a fit receptacle for such spirits,
nor against any Article of Faith, or of Scripture to conceive, That there is in the very heart and Centre of the Earth, such a vast hollowness, both for a fit receptacle for such spirits,
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And who can deny, but it is agreeable to reason, that there may be such a hollowness in the heart of the earth, whereby it may, by the power and providence of the Creator, be susteined in the place which he hath appointed for it;
And who can deny, but it is agreeable to reason, that there may be such a hollowness in the heart of the earth, whereby it may, by the power and providence of the Creator, be sustained in the place which he hath appointed for it;
The third vast Prison wherein the evill Angells are secured unto the day of the generall Judgement, is, The Sea; for there are Sea Spirits, as well as Land Spirits, or Aeriall Spirits. When the Disciples, being in a Ship, saw Christ coming towards them walking upon the Sea, the Text sayes, They were troubled, and thought they had seen a Spirit, Mat. 14.26.
The third vast Prison wherein the evil Angels Are secured unto the day of the general Judgement, is, The Sea; for there Are Sea Spirits, as well as Land Spirits, or Aerial Spirits. When the Disciples, being in a Ship, saw christ coming towards them walking upon the Sea, the Text Says, They were troubled, and Thought they had seen a Spirit, Mathew 14.26.
whereby it appears, That there were Spirts that did appear in the Sea, as well as on the Land. And in St. Mathew 8. we reade, That the Devills being cast out of the man which they had possessed, entred into an Heard of Swine,
whereby it appears, That there were Spirts that did appear in the Sea, as well as on the Land. And in Saint Matthew 8. we read, That the Devils being cast out of the man which they had possessed, entered into an Herd of Swine,
And in Mark 5. which by many circumstances seem not to be the same story, with this of St. Matthew: we reade, Of a whole legion of Devills, entring into a Heard of no less then two thousand Swine,
And in Mark 5. which by many Circumstances seem not to be the same story, with this of Saint Matthew: we read, Of a Whole legion of Devils, entering into a Herd of no less then two thousand Swine,
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'Tis miserable to consider how wilfully they have forsaken their own mercy, and what opportunity they have lost of preventing this their misery, never to be recovered, nor recalled:
It's miserable to Consider how wilfully they have forsaken their own mercy, and what opportunity they have lost of preventing this their misery, never to be recovered, nor Recalled:
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but in the mean while, (having shewed you the state of the souls of wicked men) It now rests that I should shew you, What is the state of the souls of just men, from the time of their separation from their bodies, till the time of their re-union again with their bodies at the day of the Resurrection.
but in the mean while, (having showed you the state of the Souls of wicked men) It now rests that I should show you, What is the state of the Souls of just men, from the time of their separation from their bodies, till the time of their reunion again with their bodies At the day of the Resurrection.
When the body returns to dust from whence 'twas taken, the spirit returns to God that gave it, saith Soloman, Eccles. 12.7. The Angells receive it, and carry it into Abraham's bosome, saith St. Luke, cap. 16.22. It is layd under the Altar, saith St. John, Rev. 6.9. It is carried into Paradise, saith our Saviour to the penitent theese upon the Crosse, Luke 23.43.
When the body returns to dust from whence 'twas taken, the Spirit returns to God that gave it, Says Solomon, Eccles. 12.7. The Angels receive it, and carry it into Abraham's bosom, Says Saint Lycia, cap. 16.22. It is laid under the Altar, Says Saint John, Rev. 6.9. It is carried into Paradise, Says our Saviour to the penitent these upon the Cross, Lycia 23.43.
when it shall be said unto them, Come ye blessed of my Father, enter into the inheritance of the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world.
when it shall be said unto them, Come you blessed of my Father, enter into the inheritance of the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world.
that is, It is taken up into the higher Heavens, and is in neerer communion with God then it was before, it is admitted neerer into his presence, it is taken into his more immediate care to dispose of it, in a place and state of bliss and felicity, of joy and glory,
that is, It is taken up into the higher Heavens, and is in nearer communion with God then it was before, it is admitted nearer into his presence, it is taken into his more immediate care to dispose of it, in a place and state of bliss and felicity, of joy and glory,
and carried to a place of rest, intimated by Abraham 's bosome: Sinus Patriarcharum recessus, quidam est quietis aeternae, Ambr. For that of St. John Rev. 6. Where he sees the souls of the Martyrs under the Altar:
and carried to a place of rest, intimated by Abraham is bosom: Sinus patriarcharum Recessus, quidam est quietis aeternae, Ambrose For that of Saint John Rev. 6. Where he sees the Souls of the Martyrs under the Altar:
and no evill shall touch them, v. 1. The Altar was an Asylum, a place of refuge and protection, 1 Kings 2.28. The souls of these Martyrs were seen under the Altar, to intimate their security, their safety, no evill might touch them.
and no evil shall touch them, v. 1. The Altar was an Asylum, a place of refuge and protection, 1 Kings 2.28. The Souls of these Martyrs were seen under the Altar, to intimate their security, their safety, no evil might touch them.
but that it may comprehend some other place adjacent to it, where he might be in joy and felicity with Christ, who as to his Divine Nature is every where;
but that it may comprehend Some other place adjacent to it, where he might be in joy and felicity with christ, who as to his Divine Nature is every where;
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I doe not deny, but they might have speciall priviledge in the translation of them, that the Lord in their examples might give good assurance to all beleevers,
I do not deny, but they might have special privilege in the Translation of them, that the Lord in their Examples might give good assurance to all believers,
As to this penitent theefe in particular, dying with him upon the Crosse, that he might shew a specimen of the power of his death, in saving, justifying,
As to this penitent thief in particular, dying with him upon the Cross, that he might show a specimen of the power of his death, in Saving, justifying,
and glorifying penitent sinners, though never so great offenders; but then we must remember withall, that these were peculiar priviledges of singular persons:
and glorifying penitent Sinners, though never so great offenders; but then we must Remember withal, that these were peculiar privileges of singular Persons:
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This doth not weaken the truth of my ascertion, That the souls of just men dying, doe not immediately upon the separation of them from the body, pass into the highest Heaven,
This does not weaken the truth of my assertion, That the Souls of just men dying, do not immediately upon the separation of them from the body, pass into the highest Heaven,
This the Royall Prophet by his spirit of Prophesie foresaw long agoe, and rejoyced under the hope of it, Psal 17.15. I shall behold thy face in righteousness:
This the Royal Prophet by his Spirit of Prophesy foresaw long ago, and rejoiced under the hope of it, Psalm 17.15. I shall behold thy face in righteousness:
But then here ariseth another Question, as there did of the souls of wicked men, Where are the souls of the just in the mean while, between the time of their separation from the body by death,
But then Here arises Another Question, as there did of the Souls of wicked men, Where Are the Souls of the just in the mean while, between the time of their separation from the body by death,
and the re-union of them with the body at the Resurrection? Where are they? What becomes of them? In what state and condition have they their being? What is their imployment? What is their enjoyments? To all these foure Quaeries, I shall endeavour to give you some satisfaction,
and the reunion of them with the body At the Resurrection? Where Are they? What becomes of them? In what state and condition have they their being? What is their employment? What is their enjoyments? To all these foure Queries, I shall endeavour to give you Some satisfaction,
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as touching the Place, the State, the imployment, and the enjoyments of souls separated. And as to the first of these, The place of the souls separation.
as touching the Place, the State, the employment, and the enjoyments of Souls separated. And as to the First of these, The place of the Souls separation.
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Nor to the Gardens nor Orchards of the Hesperides: Nor to the Mahometan Paradises; all these conceived and beleeved, That the souls of vertuous and just men,
Nor to the Gardens nor Orchards of the Hesperides: Nor to the Mahometan Paradises; all these conceived and believed, That the Souls of virtuous and just men,
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nor to any discovery in Scripture made to the contrary, is this, That the souls of the just being separated from the bodies, doe pass into those high Heavens which are above the Starry Firmament,
nor to any discovery in Scripture made to the contrary, is this, That the Souls of the just being separated from the bodies, do pass into those high Heavens which Are above the Starry Firmament,
For that there are Heavens above the Starry Firmament, it cannot be denyed: two we reade of before we come to the Empyrean Heavens, where the Throne of God is,
For that there Are Heavens above the Starry Firmament, it cannot be denied: two we read of before we come to the Empyrean Heavens, where the Throne of God is,
The Starry Firmament that is spread out as a vaile between this inferiour, and the superiour world, between these lower and the higher Heavens, it is peopled (as it were) with innumerable Golden Starrs of severall magnitudes, specious to behold,
The Starry Firmament that is spread out as a veil between this inferior, and the superior world, between these lower and the higher Heavens, it is peopled (as it were) with innumerable Golden Stars of several magnitudes, specious to behold,
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Thus the whole Universe is replenished with Inhabitants suitable to the places which the Great Creator and high disposer of all things hath appointed for them.
Thus the Whole Universe is replenished with Inhabitants suitable to the places which the Great Creator and high disposer of all things hath appointed for them.
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And doe these beautifull Heavens, the Aqueall and Chrystalline Heavens, so specious, and so spacious between the Starry Firmament and the Empyrean Heaven, stand voyd and empty without Inhabitants? No, it cannot be,
And do these beautiful Heavens, the Equal and Crystalline Heavens, so specious, and so spacious between the Starry Firmament and the Empyrean Heaven, stand void and empty without Inhabitants? No, it cannot be,
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but they have their Inhabitants too, and they are the souls of the Just, when they are separated from their bodies by death and dissolution, who being next unto the Angells in holiness, are placed in receptacles next unto them in glory.
but they have their Inhabitants too, and they Are the Souls of the Just, when they Are separated from their bodies by death and dissolution, who being next unto the Angels in holiness, Are placed in receptacles next unto them in glory.
or into the other of them, neerer or farther off from the Throne of glory; for as after the Resurrection, there shall be severall and different degrees of glory;
or into the other of them, nearer or farther off from the Throne of glory; for as After the Resurrection, there shall be several and different Degrees of glory;
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so in this state of separation, the souls separated, shall be in severall and different degrees of joy and happiness, according as they are prepared for it,
so in this state of separation, the Souls separated, shall be in several and different Degrees of joy and happiness, according as they Are prepared for it,
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Secondly, If you enquire into the state of those souls separated, it must needs be blessed and glorious, suitable to the glory of those Heavens wherein they are? Where first, They are delivered from the burden of the Flesh, the body, the very prison wherein they were deteined,
Secondly, If you inquire into the state of those Souls separated, it must needs be blessed and glorious, suitable to the glory of those Heavens wherein they Are? Where First, They Are Delivered from the burden of the Flesh, the body, the very prison wherein they were detained,
to admire the glory, and the greatness, and the goodness, and the power, and the holiness of the mighty Lord God, of which they have now a clearer sight and apprehension then before;
to admire the glory, and the greatness, and the Goodness, and the power, and the holiness of the mighty Lord God, of which they have now a clearer sighed and apprehension then before;
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With what sweet contentation, and selfe satisfaction doe they converse together in pure love and light? With what joy and comfort can they now remember the difficulties,
With what sweet contentation, and self satisfaction do they converse together in pure love and Light? With what joy and Comfort can they now Remember the difficulties,
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and the dangers which they have past through in their comming thither? What temptations? what afflictions they have met withall? What strong corruptions they have wrestled with? What importunate lusts they have denied and subdued? What sollicitations from the World, from the Flesh,
and the dangers which they have passed through in their coming thither? What temptations? what afflictions they have met withal? What strong corruptions they have wrestled with? What importunate Lustiest they have denied and subdued? What solicitations from the World, from the Flesh,
and God that gave them grace and strength to doe it? With what joy and prayse doe they congratulate one another in their happy victories over sin and Satan, Death and Hell,
and God that gave them grace and strength to do it? With what joy and praise do they congratulate one Another in their happy victories over since and Satan, Death and Hell,
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they converse with Angels, congratulating them in their happiness, and with Euges of joy and prayse, well-coming them into those Heavens, the habitations of their happiness, the Paradise of their joy and glory.
they converse with Angels, congratulating them in their happiness, and with Euges of joy and praise, well-coming them into those Heavens, the habitations of their happiness, the Paradise of their joy and glory.
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and keep them in the way of Truth, that he would bring them safe through all the dangers and difficulties that stand in the way between them and Heaven;
and keep them in the Way of Truth, that he would bring them safe through all the dangers and difficulties that stand in the Way between them and Heaven;
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both which being unexpressible, I shall forbeare to enter into the description of them, and in stead thereof, onely referr you to the words of the sentences at the great day to be given upon them both;
both which being unexpressible, I shall forbear to enter into the description of them, and in stead thereof, only refer you to the words of the sentences At the great day to be given upon them both;
the sentence of absolution to the just on the right hand, and of condemnation to the wicked on the left, both which the Judge himselfe that shall pronounce them, hath told us before hand,
the sentence of absolution to the just on the right hand, and of condemnation to the wicked on the left, both which the Judge himself that shall pronounce them, hath told us before hand,
Therefore shall the sentence of Absolution be first pronounc't in these comfortable words, Come ye blessed of my Father, enter into the Inheritance of the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
Therefore shall the sentence of Absolution be First pronounced in these comfortable words, Come you blessed of my Father, enter into the Inheritance of the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the world:
Who? and what are we, that the Lord should doe so much for us (may they well say) as to give us a Kingdom? That's the day of which St. Paul writing to the Thessalonians, tells them, Jesus Christ shall be admired in all them that beleeve, 2 Thes. 1.10.
Who? and what Are we, that the Lord should do so much for us (may they well say) as to give us a Kingdom? That's the day of which Saint Paul writing to the Thessalonians, tells them, jesus christ shall be admired in all them that believe, 2 Thebes 1.10.
After this shall the Judge turne himselfe to the wicked, on the left hand, and pronounce against them the sentence of condemnation, in these words, Ite maledicti, Goe ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devill and his Angels:
After this shall the Judge turn himself to the wicked, on the left hand, and pronounce against them the sentence of condemnation, in these words, Item Maledicti, Go you cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels:
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And so I end my Discourse upon this Subject, in which, I may truely say with Moses, I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing, Heaven and Hell, that so you may chuse the better,
And so I end my Discourse upon this Subject, in which, I may truly say with Moses, I have Set before you life and death, blessing and cursing, Heaven and Hell, that so you may choose the better,
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But an intervenient occasion makes me interpose a few Lines for the satisfaction of some, of whom I heare they should say, That in the former Discourse concerning the state of souls separated from their bodies, I Preach't New Doctrine;
But an intervenient occasion makes me interpose a few Lines for the satisfaction of Some, of whom I hear they should say, That in the former Discourse Concerning the state of Souls separated from their bodies, I Preached New Doctrine;
but into a state intermediate, and different from the third state, at least in degree, in which they doe remain untill the Resurrection, and the generall Judgement:
but into a state intermediate, and different from the third state, At least in degree, in which they do remain until the Resurrection, and the general Judgement:
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well known and approved of in the Evangelicall Churches for Learned and Orthodox, and Professor of Divinity in the University of Lausanna, I meane Bucanus, a man as directly opposit to Purgatory and Popery,
well known and approved of in the Evangelical Churches for Learned and Orthodox, and Professor of Divinity in the university of Lausanne, I mean bucanus, a man as directly opposite to Purgatory and Popery,
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Satis sit nobis scire illicô à discessu è corpore, spiritum redire ad Deum, qui dedit illum, Eccles. 12.7. Esse cum Christo, Philip. 1.23. In Paradiso, Luke 23.43. In pace, Sapien. 3.3. In requie, Heb. 4.3. In consolatione, Luke 16.25. In refrigerio, Sap. 4.7. In securitate, Job 11.15. In manu Dei, ut minime attingit eum cruciatus, Sapien. 3.1. In glorificatione, Wisd. 5.1. Thus Englished:
Satis sit nobis Scire illicô à discessu è corpore, spiritum Redire ad God, qui dedit Ilum, Eccles. 12.7. Esse cum Christ, Philip. 1.23. In Paradiso, Lycia 23.43. In pace, Sapien 3.3. In requie, Hebrew 4.3. In consolation, Lycia 16.25. In refrigerio, Sap. 4.7. In securitate, Job 11.15. In manu Dei, ut minime attingit Eum Cruelties, Sapien 3.1. In glorification, Wisdom 5.1. Thus Englished:
that it is in glory, all glorious expressions, setting forth the happy state of the souls of the Saints which they pass into, presently upon the separation of them from the bodies.
that it is in glory, all glorious expressions, setting forth the happy state of the Souls of the Saints which they pass into, presently upon the separation of them from the bodies.
But then, marke what follows, he comes in upon all this with an adversitive tamen, notwithstanding, which in answer to the Question here proposed, hath the force of a negative, for thus it followeth;
But then, mark what follows, he comes in upon all this with an adversitive tamen, notwithstanding, which in answer to the Question Here proposed, hath the force of a negative, for thus it follows;
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Yet notwithstanding, because they expect the resurrection of their bodies, and the most full fruition of all those good things, which God hath promised to them that love him, they may be said to be not in the full fruition of their perfect and consummate happiness,
Yet notwithstanding, Because they expect the resurrection of their bodies, and the most full fruition of all those good things, which God hath promised to them that love him, they may be said to be not in the full fruition of their perfect and consummate happiness,
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Aquinas brings in a another Scripture for proofe of this truth, 2 Tim. 4.8. From henceforth is layd up for me a Crowne of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give unto me at that day.
Aquinas brings in a Another Scripture for proof of this truth, 2 Tim. 4.8. From henceforth is laid up for me a Crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge shall give unto me At that day.
At what day? At the day of his glorious appearing, as it follows in the same Text, When Christ shall appear in flaming fire to render vengeance. 2 Thes. 1.7.
At what day? At the day of his glorious appearing, as it follows in the same Text, When christ shall appear in flaming fire to render vengeance. 2 Thebes 1.7.
But if you would see more of Antiquity in these matters, and will be at the pains of it, doe but consult Athanasius, in an Epistle of his, cited by Epiphanius, Haeres. 77. and in his Book, De Incarnatione Verbi. St. Cyrill, De r••ta side ad Theodosium.
But if you would see more of Antiquity in these matters, and will be At the pains of it, do but consult Athanasius, in an Epistle of his, cited by Epiphanius, Haeres. 77. and in his Book, De Incarnation Verbi. Saint Cyril, De r••ta side ad Theodosius.
Oēcumenius, and divers others, who in their Expositions of that Text in St. Peter, 1 Pet. 3.19. Who was put to death as concerning the Flesh, but quickned by the Spirit.
Oēcumenius, and diverse Others, who in their Expositions of that Text in Saint Peter, 1 Pet. 3.19. Who was put to death as Concerning the Flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.
The evill Angells, and the souls of wicked men, both in the same condition, both secur'd in Prison, both in chains, both reserv'd unto the judgement of the great day:
The evil Angels, and the Souls of wicked men, both in the same condition, both secured in Prison, both in chains, both reserved unto the judgement of the great day:
And it will follow by the rule of opposits, That if the souls of the Saints and Martyrs be not yet in the fruition of their perfect and consummate happiness;
And it will follow by the Rule of opposites, That if the Souls of the Saints and Martyrs be not yet in the fruition of their perfect and consummate happiness;
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and so is a sufficient answer to the first Part of the exception, and enough to free me from Preaching New Doctrine, and to declare that I am not alone in this Opinion, Of the intermediate estate of souls separated from the body, both of the just,
and so is a sufficient answer to the First Part of the exception, and enough to free me from Preaching New Doctrine, and to declare that I am not alone in this Opinion, Of the intermediate estate of Souls separated from the body, both of the just,
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It demands therefore Whereto they are usefull? To which I Answer. Sol. The knowledge of them is usefull to many speciall purposes; particularly to these:
It demands Therefore Whereto they Are useful? To which I Answer. Sol. The knowledge of them is useful to many special Purposes; particularly to these:
So knowledge is a delight unto the soule, and the more high and excellent the object is, about which it is conversant, the more excellent and pretious is the knowledge.
So knowledge is a delight unto the soul, and the more high and excellent the Object is, about which it is conversant, the more excellent and precious is the knowledge.
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and diligent studies, then the disquisition of those high things that doe concerne them? What more satisfactory then the attaining of them in all those things that are knowable.
and diligent studies, then the disquisition of those high things that do concern them? What more satisfactory then the attaining of them in all those things that Are knowable.
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nor Heaven, nor Hell, nor Angells, nor Spirits, nor souls of Men? and all through their ignorance of this Point, That they cannot satisfie themselves what becomes of the souls of men separated from their bodies, through so long a tract of time as two, three, foure,
nor Heaven, nor Hell, nor Angels, nor Spirits, nor Souls of Men? and all through their ignorance of this Point, That they cannot satisfy themselves what becomes of the Souls of men separated from their bodies, through so long a tract of time as two, three, foure,
while it informes them what becomes of it, where it is, and what it does or suffers, where is the place of it, what the state of it, what the imployments, what the enjoyments:
while it informs them what becomes of it, where it is, and what it does or suffers, where is the place of it, what the state of it, what the employments, what the enjoyments:
Concerning all which, being before ignorant, and in the dark, they could not tell what to think of the souls of men, more then of bruits, of which Solomon takes notice, Eccles. 3.20, 21. speaking in their Language, Who knoweth whether the spirit of Man ascend upward? and the spirit of a Beast descend downward? All goe to one place, &c. and therefore rann away in their own fancies,
Concerning all which, being before ignorant, and in the dark, they could not tell what to think of the Souls of men, more then of bruits, of which Solomon Takes notice, Eccles. 3.20, 21. speaking in their Language, Who Knoweth whither the Spirit of Man ascend upward? and the Spirit of a Beast descend downward? All go to one place, etc. and Therefore ran away in their own fancies,
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Some, that they were layd asleep, as the bodies were, till the Resurrection: Some, that they were transmigrated out of one body into another: Some one thing, some another;
some, that they were laid asleep, as the bodies were, till the Resurrection: some, that they were transmigrated out of one body into Another: some one thing, Some Another;
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the vain imaginations in which men rann away in the variety of their own fancies, concerning the extinction, annihilation, sleeping, transmigration, &c. of the souls of men dying, all dye before these truths here delivered,
the vain Imaginations in which men ran away in the variety of their own fancies, Concerning the extinction, annihilation, sleeping, transmigration, etc. of the Souls of men dying, all die before these truths Here Delivered,
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and to provide for their future condition, to preserve them pure, that upon their separation, they may be taken up into those pure habitations, into which no unclean thing may enter, not to defile,
and to provide for their future condition, to preserve them pure, that upon their separation, they may be taken up into those pure habitations, into which no unclean thing may enter, not to defile,
or clog them with sinne and guilt, whereby they may be prest down, and hindered in their flight and passage into the higher Heavens, the glorious receptacles appointed for them.
or clog them with sin and guilt, whereby they may be pressed down, and hindered in their flight and passage into the higher Heavens, the glorious receptacles appointed for them.
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Fifthly, It is usefull for the overthrowing of that Limbus Patrum, Limbus Infantum, and other roomes and spacious places in the Fabricke of the Popish Purgatory, which they have erected in their own imaginations for receptacles, wherein they would lodge the souls of men,
Fifthly, It is useful for the overthrowing of that Limbus Patrum, Limbus Infantum, and other rooms and spacious places in the Fabric of the Popish Purgatory, which they have erected in their own Imaginations for receptacles, wherein they would lodge the Souls of men,
Or secondly, By the suffrages of the living, praying for the dead, from whence all these Epitaphs upon their Graves and Tombes, Orate pro animâ, Pray for the soule of such a one.
Or secondly, By the suffrages of the living, praying for the dead, from whence all these Epitaphs upon their Graves and Tombs, Orate Pro animâ, Pray for the soul of such a one.
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and peace, in bliss, happiness and glory, that the blood of Christ shed in due time, that was in the fulness of time, was as effectuall to the purging, washing, saving,
and peace, in bliss, happiness and glory, that the blood of christ shed in due time, that was in the fullness of time, was as effectual to the purging, washing, Saving,
Now, when these things shall be destroyed, consumed, annihilated, what need we look any further for a Locall Hell then this vast space which these mighty bodies took up,
Now, when these things shall be destroyed, consumed, annihilated, what need we look any further for a Local Hell then this vast Molle which these mighty bodies took up,
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when the Sunne shall be no more, the Sea shall be no more, time shall be no more, the Earth shall be no more, all these visible Heavens within the reach of the conflagration shall be no more, there's space enough for the Locall Hell so much enquired after.
when the Sun shall be no more, the Sea shall be no more, time shall be no more, the Earth shall be no more, all these visible Heavens within the reach of the conflagration shall be no more, there's Molle enough for the Local Hell so much inquired After.
and into which he will receive them at that day, when he shall say unto them, Venite benedicti: Come ye blessed, enter into the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world:
and into which he will receive them At that day, when he shall say unto them, Venite Blessing: Come you blessed, enter into the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world:
and these are called New; not in respect of their new making, but in respect of our new taking possession of them (by a most happy change) for our new habitations:
and these Are called New; not in respect of their new making, but in respect of our new taking possession of them (by a most happy change) for our new habitations:
So that, New Heavens, and New Earth, in this place signifieth no more, but a New Habitation, farr more glorious then this that we now have in this lower world;
So that, New Heavens, and New Earth, in this place signifies no more, but a New Habitation, Far more glorious then this that we now have in this lower world;
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and New Earth, to make us know, we shall be no losers by the change: And for this exposition, I might quote you Authors enough, Ireneus, Hilary, Hypolitus, and others;
and New Earth, to make us know, we shall be no losers by the change: And for this exposition, I might quote you Authors enough, Irenaeus, Hilary, Hippolytus, and Others;
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but I will cite you a whole Library of Fathers and Schoolemen, and all in one, who was himselfe a living Library, I meane the late Learned and Reverend Lord Bishop of Worcester Doctor Prideaux, Regius Professor in the University of Oxford, and Rector of Exeter Colledge, in which I lived under his Government some years:
but I will Cite you a Whole Library of Father's and Schoolmen, and all in one, who was himself a living Library, I mean the late Learned and Reverend Lord Bishop of Worcester Doctor Prideaux, Regius Professor in the university of Oxford, and Rector of Exeter College, in which I lived under his Government Some Years:
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He Preach't at the Court upon this very Text, 1 Peter 3.13. his Sermon is in Print, and intitled, The Christians expectation; where all along, he proves, The New Heavens, here mentioned, to be no other, but the highest Heavens, appointed for the Habitations of the Saints in glory.
He Preached At the Court upon this very Text, 1 Peter 3.13. his Sermon is in Print, and entitled, The Christians expectation; where all along, he Proves, The New Heavens, Here mentioned, to be no other, but the highest Heavens, appointed for the Habitations of the Saints in glory.
But what need we trouble our selves to search the Libraries of the Fathers and Schoolemen, to ask their Judgement and Consent in this matter? St. Peter himselfe has cleered the Point in question to our hands, That the Heavens, in the Text,
But what need we trouble our selves to search the Libraries of the Father's and Schoolmen, to ask their Judgement and Consent in this matter? Saint Peter himself has cleared the Point in question to our hands, That the Heavens, in the Text,
For thus he further commendeth them to us, That they are Heavens wherein dwelleth righteousness: he doth not say, wherein shall dwell righteousness, in the future;
For thus he further commends them to us, That they Are Heavens wherein dwells righteousness: he does not say, wherein shall dwell righteousness, in the future;
but wherein now dwelleth righteousness, in the present Tense. We cannot say of Heavens hereafter to be Created, That righteousness now dwelleth in them, before they are in being:
but wherein now dwells righteousness, in the present Tense. We cannot say of Heavens hereafter to be Created, That righteousness now dwells in them, before they Are in being:
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But the Apostle saith expressly of the Heavens which we look for, That righteousness now dwelleth in them, therefore they are now in being, long since Created from the beginning.
But the Apostle Says expressly of the Heavens which we look for, That righteousness now dwells in them, Therefore they Are now in being, long since Created from the beginning.
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honest morall men, which never had the way of Gospel-salvation made known unto them, such as Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch, Cato, &c. Thirdly, That it might be an out-let,
honest moral men, which never had the Way of Gospel salvation made known unto them, such as Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch, Cato, etc. Thirdly, That it might be an outlet,
Whereas our Saviour tells us, Their receptacles were prepared for them from the beginning of the world, Mat. 25. Known to the Lord are all his works from the beginning;
Whereas our Saviour tells us, Their receptacles were prepared for them from the beginning of the world, Mathew 25. Known to the Lord Are all his works from the beginning;
and he will not have so many supernumeraries in the end of the World, as that the Fabrick made in the beginning for the reception of them, should not serve the turne.
and he will not have so many supernumeraries in the end of the World, as that the Fabric made in the beginning for the reception of them, should not serve the turn.
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But to satisfie the doubtfull in this scruple, let it be well minded what St. Peter saith further here in this Text, We look for new Heavens, not for a new Heaven, in the singular;
But to satisfy the doubtful in this scruple, let it be well minded what Saint Peter Says further Here in this Text, We look for new Heavens, not for a new Heaven, in the singular;
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a justification to what I have said in the former Part of this Treatise, wherein I affirmed, That there are more Heavens then one above the Starry Firmament.
a justification to what I have said in the former Part of this Treatise, wherein I affirmed, That there Are more Heavens then one above the Starry Firmament.
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and who knows how many more there may be? Let no man object against this, what St. Paul sayes of his Rapture into the third Heaven, and therefore there are no more;
and who knows how many more there may be? Let no man Object against this, what Saint Paul Says of his Rapture into the third Heaven, and Therefore there Are no more;
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I say farther, that in such accounts, a respect is to be had where you begin to number, according to which the same place may fall in account to be first,
I say farther, that in such accounts, a respect is to be had where you begin to number, according to which the same place may fallen in account to be First,
So Aristotle numbers but eight, Ptolomie nine, Purbacchius ten, Maginus eleven, and this distinction they make from the distinct motions they have observed in the wandring and fixed Starrs.
So Aristotle numbers but eight, Ptolemy nine, Purbacchius ten, Maginus eleven, and this distinction they make from the distinct motions they have observed in the wandering and fixed Stars.
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Under the first of these is comprehended all that space, which from the Earth upwards, reacheth unto the Moone, the lowest of the Luminaries of Heaven, Foules flying in it, are called, Foules of Heaven, Mat. 6.26.
Under the First of these is comprehended all that Molle, which from the Earth upward, reaches unto the Moon, the lowest of the Luminaries of Heaven, Fowls flying in it, Are called, Fowls of Heaven, Mathew 6.26.
and so in this three-fold division of the Heavens, into Aëriall, Sydereall, and Etheriall, we shall easily reconcile Astronomy and Divinity together, the Mathematicall Account, with the Theologicall.
and so in this threefold division of the Heavens, into Aerial, Sidereal, and Etherial, we shall Easily reconcile Astronomy and Divinity together, the Mathematical Account, with the Theological.
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but that must be before the Conflagration here in this Text Prophesied of by St. Peter. For in the great burning here spoken of, the two former, the Aëriall,
but that must be before the Conflagration Here in this Text Prophesied of by Saint Peter. For in the great burning Here spoken of, the two former, the Aerial,
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and the Sydereall Heavens, with the whole compages of them, will be destroyed, burnt up, dissolved, they all fall under the fury of the Conflagration.
and the Sidereal Heavens, with the Whole compages of them, will be destroyed, burned up, dissolved, they all fallen under the fury of the Conflagration.
But what was that, in comparison to this, not so much as the burning of a Cottage in comparison of it selfe? The burning of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, foure Cities in the Plaine, with fire and brimstone from Heaven, was a Type of this burning,
But what was that, in comparison to this, not so much as the burning of a Cottage in comparison of it self? The burning of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, foure Cities in the Plain, with fire and brimstone from Heaven, was a Type of this burning,
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The Prophet Isaiah, fore-telling the horrible destruction of the King of Assyria, shadows it forth under the type and title of Tophet, or Hell, Isay 30.33. in terrible termes as before remembred, For Tophet 〈 ◊ 〉 prepared of old:
The Prophet Isaiah, foretelling the horrible destruction of the King of Assyria, shadows it forth under the type and title of Tophet, or Hell, Saiah 30.33. in terrible terms as before remembered, For Tophet 〈 ◊ 〉 prepared of old:
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This Tophet was a Valley on the South side of Jerusalem, (Josh. 18.16.) in which the Idolatrous Jews did burn their Children in the fire, to offer them up in sacrifice unto Moloch, contrary to the express command of God, Levit. 20.1.
This Tophet was a Valley on the South side of Jerusalem, (Josh. 18.16.) in which the Idolatrous jews did burn their Children in the fire, to offer them up in sacrifice unto Moloch, contrary to the express command of God, Levit. 20.1.
It was called Tophet, from Toph, which in the Hebrew signifieth a Drumme; from whence Tophet the diminutive of it signifying, a little Drumme, or Tabret; because, while these Children were burning;
It was called Tophet, from Toph, which in the Hebrew signifies a Drum; from whence Tophet the diminutive of it signifying, a little Drum, or Tabret; Because, while these Children were burning;
and partly to drowne the crying, and shreeking of the poor Innocents in the flames: It was the Land of one Hinnom, therefore called, The Valley of Hinnom;
and partly to drown the crying, and shrieking of the poor Innocents in the flames: It was the Land of one Hinnom, Therefore called, The Valley of Hinnom;
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and in the New Testament, Gehenna, and taken for Hell, Matth. 5.21. Matth. 8.9. Josiah had such indignation against this Idolatrous place, that in his great Reformation, 2 Kings 23.10.
and in the New Testament, Gehenna, and taken for Hell, Matthew 5.21. Matthew 8.9. Josiah had such Indignation against this Idolatrous place, that in his great Reformation, 2 Kings 23.10.
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and where those which were denyed buriall, were cast out, and lay unburied, a place where to carry and cast all the noysom Carrion of the City, where the Foules of the Ayre,
and where those which were denied burial, were cast out, and lay unburied, a place where to carry and cast all the noisome Carrion of the city, where the Fowls of the Air,
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And for the loathsomness of the place, and the continuall burnings in it, it was called Gehenna, Hell, and Hell fire: Unto which, it is probable, our Saviour alludes,
And for the loathsomeness of the place, and the continual burnings in it, it was called Gehenna, Hell, and Hell fire: Unto which, it is probable, our Saviour alludes,
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The Worme that is bred out of those putrefactions, which farther gnawing, causeth farther putrefaction, never ceaseth to administer matter of burning to the fire,
The Worm that is bred out of those putrefactions, which farther gnawing, Causes farther putrefaction, never ceases to administer matter of burning to the fire,
Yet, as there are divers degrees of heate in the fire, and the fiery furnace into which the three Children were cast, was heat seven times hotter, then at other times:
Yet, as there Are diverse Degrees of heat in the fire, and the fiery furnace into which the three Children were cast, was heat seven times hotter, then At other times:
Our Saviour his exposition of the sixth Commandement, hath taught us otherwise, Matth. 5.22. when he saith, That whosoever is angry with his brother unadvisedly, shall be in danger of the judgement:
Our Saviour his exposition of the sixth Commandment, hath taught us otherwise, Matthew 5.22. when he Says, That whosoever is angry with his brother unadvisedly, shall be in danger of the judgement:
Unto which, the enlargement of Tophet, by the destruction of this world, in the great Conflagration, shall be much conducing, in giving convenient roome for it.
Unto which, the enlargement of Tophet, by the destruction of this world, in the great Conflagration, shall be much conducing, in giving convenient room for it.
They that be wise, shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and they that turne many to righteousness shall shine as the Starrs for ever and ever, Daniel 12.3.
They that be wise, shall shine as the brightness of the Firmament, and they that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever, daniel 12.3.
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And to this doth this Text of Saint Peter well agree, where it sayes, We look for new Heavens, in the Plurall Number, (who knows how many) Ethereall Heavens,
And to this does this Text of Saint Peter well agree, where it Says, We look for new Heavens, in the Plural Number, (who knows how many) Ethereal Heavens,
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First, for the vast spaces that are required to dispose of the Caelestiall Inhabitants in, spaces which no man can measure for multitudes, which no man can number.
First, for the vast spaces that Are required to dispose of the Celestial Inhabitants in, spaces which no man can measure for Multitudes, which no man can number.
In the second and third Chapters of the Revelation, there are seven severall rewards assigned to them that overcome. In the nineteenth of Saint Luke, we see, upon the Account given by the servants of the improvement of the Talents committed to their trust, One is made Ruler over ten Cities: another over five:
In the second and third Chapters of the Revelation, there Are seven several rewards assigned to them that overcome. In the nineteenth of Saint Lycia, we see, upon the Account given by the Servants of the improvement of the Talents committed to their trust, One is made Ruler over ten Cities: Another over five:
For we reade of Angells, and Arch-Angells, of Cherubims, and Seraphims, of Thrones, Dominions, Principalities, Powers, &c. all which are so many Orders,
For we read of Angels, and Arch-Angells, of Cherubims, and Seraphims, of Thrones, Dominions, Principalities, Powers, etc. all which Are so many Order,
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And if there be such graduall distinctions now, of the Angells divided, and distributed into so many Orders, one above another in the Caelestiall Hierarchy;
And if there be such gradual Distinctions now, of the Angels divided, and distributed into so many Order, one above Another in the Celestial Hierarchy;
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certainly much more must it needs be so, after the Resurrection, when the number of the Caelestiall Inhabitants shall be so infinitely augmented by the access of all the Saints,
Certainly much more must it needs be so, After the Resurrection, when the number of the Celestial Inhabitants shall be so infinitely augmented by the access of all the Saints,
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but that Saint Peter hath better inform'd us in the Text, when he sayes, We look for new Heavens, Heavens in the Plurall, Heavens enough for the Creator to dispose of all his people in,
but that Saint Peter hath better informed us in the Text, when he Says, We look for new Heavens, Heavens in the Plural, Heavens enough for the Creator to dispose of all his people in,
Let our Saviours own words, giving possession of them, satisfie, and silence all further dispute, or questionings in this matter, Mat. 25.34. with which I shut up this Discourse, Come ye blessed Children of my Father, enter into the Inheritance of the Kingdome prepared for you, from the foundation of the World. FINIS.
Let our Saviors own words, giving possession of them, satisfy, and silence all further dispute, or questionings in this matter, Mathew 25.34. with which I shut up this Discourse, Come you blessed Children of my Father, enter into the Inheritance of the Kingdom prepared for you, from the Foundation of the World. FINIS.
