A cry for labourers in Gods harvest being a sermon preached upon the sad occasion of the late funeral of that eminent servant of Christ, Mr. Ralph Venning, who departed this life, March 10, 1673/4 / by Robert Bragge ...
We have here the Counsel that our Lord Christ himself gives in this very case, that we should Pray the great Lord of the Harvest, that he would send forth Labourers into his Harvest.
We have Here the Counsel that our Lord christ himself gives in this very case, that we should Pray the great Lord of the Harvest, that he would send forth Labourers into his Harvest.
Lastly, You have the Therefore, or the Reason why he presses this duty upon his Disciples, The Harvest truly is great (saith he in the former Verse) but the Labourers are few.
Lastly, You have the Therefore, or the Reason why he presses this duty upon his Disciples, The Harvest truly is great (Says he in the former Verse) but the Labourers Are few.
That it is the Duty of every good Christian Man or Woman, to pray and cry mightily to God, that •e would send forth more Labourers into his Harvest, especially when there is a great scarcity and want of Labourers in the Harvest.
That it is the Duty of every good Christian Man or Woman, to pray and cry mightily to God, that •e would send forth more Labourers into his Harvest, especially when there is a great scarcity and want of Labourers in the Harvest.
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1. What are we to understand by the Harvest? Thereby I take to be meant the People that were to be gathered in to Christ by the Preaching of the Gospel.
1. What Are we to understand by the Harvest? Thereby I take to be meant the People that were to be gathered in to christ by the Preaching of the Gospel.
The Lords People they are sometimes compared to a Garden, sometimes to a Vineyard, or as here to a Tilled and Harvest-field. So that our Souls they are Gods Field and Harvest.
The lords People they Are sometime compared to a Garden, sometime to a Vineyard, or as Here to a Tilled and Harvest-field. So that our Souls they Are God's Field and Harvest.
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So that as it is with persons that are travelling through some Desart places over high Mountains, through rocky and stony waies, where there is no husbandry used, there grows nothing but Bryars and Thorns and unfruitful Trees, such as are fit for the fire:
So that as it is with Persons that Are traveling through Some Desert places over high Mountains, through rocky and stony ways, where there is no Husbandry used, there grows nothing but Briars and Thorns and unfruitful Trees, such as Are fit for the fire:
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like the Ground the Apostle speaks of in the sixth of the Hebrews, that brings forth nothing but Thorns and Nettles, which is nigh unto cursing, whose end is to be burned.
like the Ground the Apostle speaks of in the sixth of the Hebrews, that brings forth nothing but Thorns and Nettles, which is High unto cursing, whose end is to be burned.
As for those fruits of the Flesh, which the Apostle speaks of in Gal. 5.19. Adultery, Fornication, Uncleanness, Lasciviousness, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Wrath, Strife, Seditions, Heresies, Envyings, Murders, and the like; these fruits abound every where.
As for those fruits of the Flesh, which the Apostle speaks of in Gal. 5.19. Adultery, Fornication, Uncleanness, Lasciviousness, Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, Variance, Emulations, Wrath, Strife, Seditions, Heresies, Envyings, Murders, and the like; these fruits abound every where.
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But as for those fruits of the Spirit, which he mentions in the following verse, which is Love and Joy and Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Paith, Meekness, and the like;
But as for those fruits of the Spirit, which he mentions in the following verse, which is Love and Joy and Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, goodness, Paith, Meekness, and the like;
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In a word, my Brethren, What were all those Churches you read of in the New Testament, the Roman, Corinthian, and the rest of them before the Gospel was Preached to them? They were all but as a noisome Dunghill,
In a word, my Brothers, What were all those Churches you read of in the New Testament, the Roman, Corinthian, and the rest of them before the Gospel was Preached to them? They were all but as a noisome Dunghill,
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and then indeed the Wilderness was turned into a fruitful Garden, then was fulfilled that of the Prophet, Instead of the Bryar, came up the Firtree, &c. Then,
and then indeed the Wilderness was turned into a fruitful Garden, then was fulfilled that of the Prophet, Instead of the Briar, Come up the Firtree, etc. Then,
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so should we be willing to hear the Word and to receive the Gospel, that we may be gathered in unto Christ by Faith and Repentance. As the Prophet Jer. 4.3. He bids us Plow up the fallow ground;
so should we be willing to hear the Word and to receive the Gospel, that we may be gathered in unto christ by Faith and Repentance. As the Prophet Jer. 4.3. He bids us Blow up the fallow ground;
The Husbandman doth not use to cast his Seed among the Thorns without first breaking up the fallow Ground, without first loosening the root of the Thorns,
The Husbandman does not use to cast his Seed among the Thorns without First breaking up the fallow Ground, without First loosening the root of the Thorns,
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and dividing between the Marrow and the Joynts, Joh. 2. you should bid it welcom. The Psalmist complains that the Plowers made deep furrows on their backs;
and dividing between the Marrow and the Joints, John 2. you should bid it welcome. The Psalmist complains that the Plowers made deep furrows on their backs;
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and the Apostles of the New Testament, and the faithful Ministers of Christ in every Generation, who are to labour in the Preaching of the Gospel, and the salvation of souls.
and the Apostles of the New Testament, and the faithful Ministers of christ in every Generation, who Are to labour in the Preaching of the Gospel, and the salvation of Souls.
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And though this be the most blessed and glorious work that any Man or Angel can possibly be employed in, to be recovering and reducing lost man to God his first cause and principle;
And though this be the most blessed and glorious work that any Man or Angel can possibly be employed in, to be recovering and reducing lost man to God his First cause and principle;
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They are compared here in the Text, you see, to Harvest men; the Husbandmans work of Plowing and Harrowing, Sowing and Reaping, it is a laborious and painful work;
They Are compared Here in the Text, you see, to Harvest men; the Husbandman's work of Plowing and Harrowing, Sowing and Reaping, it is a laborious and painful work;
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and the sweat of the Brain is no less than that of the Brow. So sometimes they are called Builders, as in 1 Cor. 3.9. We are Labourers together with God, you are Gods husbandry, you are Gods building.
and the sweat of the Brain is no less than that of the Brow. So sometime they Are called Builders, as in 1 Cor. 3.9. We Are Labourers together with God, you Are God's Husbandry, you Are God's building.
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What is the Ministers work but to build up an House for God, an Habitation for Jesus Christ? As the materials with which the Temple was built of old, were first squared,
What is the Ministers work but to built up an House for God, an Habitation for jesus christ? As the materials with which the Temple was built of old, were First squared,
and that sheweth they have hard labour of it, and many times meet with knotty pieces, very hard hearts, such as have made some of the best of Gods Labourers complain, cry out and resolve with Jeremy, they would Speak no more in the name of the Lord.
and that shows they have hard labour of it, and many times meet with knotty Pieces, very hard hearts, such as have made Some of the best of God's Labourers complain, cry out and resolve with Jeremiah, they would Speak no more in the name of the Lord.
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Who would have thought they should meet with any hard usage for speaking to People in the name of the Lord? What saith the Apostle, 1 Cor. 2.3. Truly God hath made us a spectacle to the world;
Who would have Thought they should meet with any hard usage for speaking to People in the name of the Lord? What Says the Apostle, 1 Cor. 2.3. Truly God hath made us a spectacle to the world;
but to get this Sermon written in your hearts and to repeat it over in your lives, to be doers of it and not hearers only, this will require pains and labour.
but to get this Sermon written in your hearts and to repeat it over in your lives, to be doers of it and not hearers only, this will require pains and labour.
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and now we come near to the point it self, to shew that it is your duty to Pray the Lord of the Harvest that he would send forth more Labourers into his Harvest.
and now we come near to the point it self, to show that it is your duty to Pray the Lord of the Harvest that he would send forth more Labourers into his Harvest.
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1. Then do you ask me why we should pray to God to send forth more Labourers into his Harvest? Because I say to have these faithful Labourers among you, is one of the greatest gifts and blessings that God can bestow upon a People.
1. Then do you ask me why we should pray to God to send forth more Labourers into his Harvest? Because I say to have these faithful Labourers among you, is one of the greatest Gifts and blessings that God can bestow upon a People.
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Indeed when once the hearts and minds of People are seasoned with the Gospel, now they become sweet and savoury to God, so Vers. 14. What would this World be without the Sun in the Firmament shining upon it,
Indeed when once the hearts and minds of People Are seasoned with the Gospel, now they become sweet and savoury to God, so Vers. 14. What would this World be without the Sun in the Firmament shining upon it,
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but a dark Dungeon? Such, my Brethren, and no other are all the Kingdoms, Nations, Cities, Countries, Parishes, Villages in the World where the light of the Gospel doth not shine.
but a dark Dungeon? Such, my Brothers, and no other Are all the Kingdoms, nations, Cities, Countries, Parishes, Villages in the World where the Light of the Gospel does not shine.
Where they have not had the Ministry of the Word, neither Prophets, nor Apostles, nor faithful Ministers of Christ, to preach the Gospel and to make known the mind and will of God to them, they are but as so many dark dungeons, where the Prince of darkness reigns, where unbelief, Idolatry, Superstition,
Where they have not had the Ministry of the Word, neither prophets, nor Apostles, nor faithful Ministers of christ, to preach the Gospel and to make known the mind and will of God to them, they Are but as so many dark dungeons, where the Prince of darkness reigns, where unbelief, Idolatry, Superstition,
How great a blessing and great gift therefore is it to have the Ministry of the Gospel? You may see it by that promise God gives out in Jer. 3.15. And I will give you Pastors according to my heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. As if he had said;
How great a blessing and great gift Therefore is it to have the Ministry of the Gospel? You may see it by that promise God gives out in Jer. 3.15. And I will give you Pastors according to my heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. As if he had said;
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but doth not the Sun of the Gospel shine there, the Air and Wind of the Spirit breath there, the clouds of Gods Ordinances drop there? then I say it is but a dark and black place:
but does not the Sun of the Gospel shine there, the Air and Wind of the Spirit breath there, the Clouds of God's Ordinances drop there? then I say it is but a dark and black place:
Vers. 11. What did he give them for? for the Perfecting Saints. As if here was the greatest gifts the Son of God had to bestow on the Children of men, here was the fruit of his Blood as well as Intercession.
Vers. 11. What did he give them for? for the Perfecting Saints. As if Here was the greatest Gifts the Son of God had to bestow on the Children of men, Here was the fruit of his Blood as well as Intercession.
If you consider the great ends for which the Ministry is given, it is for the bringing about the greatest good of the Children of men, it is for the bringing you to the knowledge of God and his Son Jesus Christ, whom to know is eternal life;
If you Consider the great ends for which the Ministry is given, it is for the bringing about the greatest good of the Children of men, it is for the bringing you to the knowledge of God and his Son jesus christ, whom to know is Eternal life;
Therefore Matth. 28. when Christ sends forth his Disciples to Preach, mark the Preface, Vers. 18. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given to me in Heaven and in Earth.
Therefore Matthew 28. when christ sends forth his Disciples to Preach, mark the Preface, Vers. 18. And jesus Come and spoke unto them, saying, All power is given to me in Heaven and in Earth.
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though it is more Immediately from the Son. Indeed did not God send them, they could never expect to do any good in the World, to convert one soul, were not Preaching Gods Ordinance.
though it is more Immediately from the Son. Indeed did not God send them, they could never expect to do any good in the World, to convert one soul, were not Preaching God's Ordinance.
If the Spirit of the Lord doth not go along with the Word, it will be but as Musick to the Deaf, &c. 1 Cor. 3. Paul may plant, Apollos may water, but God gives the increase.
If the Spirit of the Lord does not go along with the Word, it will be but as Music to the Deaf, etc. 1 Cor. 3. Paul may plant, Apollos may water, but God gives the increase.
3. Here is our Duty, or work in order to the obtaining this Gift, that is, to Pray the Lord of the Harvest, that he would send forth more Labourers into his Harvest.
3. Here is our Duty, or work in order to the obtaining this Gift, that is, to Pray the Lord of the Harvest, that he would send forth more Labourers into his Harvest.
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how should we be more exercised in this Duty both in publick and private? and to be representing the state of the Church to God as they did of Lazarus to Christ, He whom thou lovest is dead;
how should we be more exercised in this Duty both in public and private? and to be representing the state of the Church to God as they did of Lazarus to christ, He whom thou Lovest is dead;
and sow the Land, that ye may have Bread to eat? What would your Houses and Families do without Bread? No more can a Church of God subsist in this world, without the Ministry of the Word.
and sow the Land, that you may have Bred to eat? What would your Houses and Families do without Bred? No more can a Church of God subsist in this world, without the Ministry of the Word.
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I know there are some ready to say, What need is there of mens Preaching, what need of the Ministry of Man? cannot God do it alone? Yea, we have Christ,
I know there Are Some ready to say, What need is there of men's Preaching, what need of the Ministry of Man? cannot God do it alone? Yea, we have christ,
and the teaching of the Spirit, what need is there of mans teaching? is not the Spirit above man, is not Christ above Ministers? I grant there is no necessity of Preaching the Word, with respect to God, he is able to save men and women without the Preaching of the Word,
and the teaching of the Spirit, what need is there of men teaching? is not the Spirit above man, is not christ above Ministers? I grant there is no necessity of Preaching the Word, with respect to God, he is able to save men and women without the Preaching of the Word,
It is true Christ did speak to him out of the Clouds, Saul, Saul, why persecutest, &c. and he said, Who art thou Lord? Christ you know Preached himself to Paul, and he trembled and was astonished,
It is true christ did speak to him out of the Clouds, Saul, Saul, why Persecutest, etc. and he said, Who art thou Lord? christ you know Preached himself to Paul, and he trembled and was astonished,
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there you read of Cornelius a devout man, yet knew little of Christ, and God sent an Angel to him, Thy Prayer is heard, and thine Alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God, send therefore to Joppa and call Simon whose Surname is Peter,
there you read of Cornelius a devout man, yet knew little of christ, and God sent an Angel to him, Thy Prayer is herd, and thine Alms Are had in remembrance in the sighed of God, send Therefore to Joppa and call Simon whose Surname is Peter,
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Faith comes by hearing. Who is Paul, &c. but Ministers by whom ye believed? Do you look for seed-time without Plowing the Ground? No more must you expect Grace without hearing the Word.
Faith comes by hearing. Who is Paul, etc. but Ministers by whom you believed? Do you look for seedtime without Plowing the Ground? No more must you expect Grace without hearing the Word.
It is the fruit of the Prayers and Blood of Christ, therefore if Christ hath disposed of us in such a place, where we have a faithful Ministry, we should exceedingly bless God for it; as David, Psal. 147.20. He sheweth his Word unto Jacob, his Statutes and his Judgements unto Israel.
It is the fruit of the Prayers and Blood of christ, Therefore if christ hath disposed of us in such a place, where we have a faithful Ministry, we should exceedingly bless God for it; as David, Psalm 147.20. He shows his Word unto Jacob, his Statutes and his Judgments unto Israel.
God promises his People there, Though he should feed them with Bread of Adversity, and Water of Affliction, yet they should have this Mercy, that their teachers, &c. A promise to a carnal heart is of no worth or esteem,
God promises his People there, Though he should feed them with Bred of Adversity, and Water of Affliction, yet they should have this Mercy, that their Teachers, etc. A promise to a carnal heart is of no worth or esteem,
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Here is just matter of lamentation and sorrow to us, when we consider how many faithful Labourers and eminent Preachers of the Word, God hath of late removed out of his Harvest.
Here is just matter of lamentation and sorrow to us, when we Consider how many faithful Labourers and eminent Preachers of the Word, God hath of late removed out of his Harvest.
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You know when Samuel died, 1 Sam. 28.3. it is said, They that buried him made a great lamentation for him. And in Acts 8.2. you read of devout men that carried Stephen to his Burial, and made great lamentation over him.
You know when Samuel died, 1 Sam. 28.3. it is said, They that buried him made a great lamentation for him. And in Acts 8.2. you read of devout men that carried Stephen to his Burial, and made great lamentation over him.
I have read of one, that when he heard of the death of any godly man, he would fall a weeping to think of the great loss there was to the Church and People of God, in the death of every good Christian and gracious person.
I have read of one, that when he herd of the death of any godly man, he would fallen a weeping to think of the great loss there was to the Church and People of God, in the death of every good Christian and gracious person.
if you look upon such a loss as a great loss, as David mourned for his friend Jonathan, and Christ himself weeps over the Grave of Lazarus: What is then the death and loss of a godly Minister,
if you look upon such a loss as a great loss, as David mourned for his friend Johnathan, and christ himself weeps over the Grave of Lazarus: What is then the death and loss of a godly Minister,
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Why so? Because the loss of so many faithful Labourers as you have of late lost in these few years, in this City, it looks like a heavy Judgement of God against you.
Why so? Because the loss of so many faithful Labourers as you have of late lost in these few Years, in this city, it looks like a heavy Judgement of God against you.
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1. Are you not thereby deprived of any further fruit or benefit of their holy Labours? When the Vessel is broken, the Treasure, that is removed to Heaven,
1. are you not thereby deprived of any further fruit or benefit of their holy Labours? When the Vessel is broken, the Treasure, that is removed to Heaven,
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How many faithful Preachers are gone, under whose shaddow you did use to sit and feed with great delight? How many whose Preaching used to be to you as a lovely sound,
How many faithful Preachers Are gone, under whose shadow you did use to fit and feed with great delight? How many whose Preaching used to be to you as a lovely found,
and pleasant voice, whose Mouths are now stopped with Dust, so that you shall hear them Preach and Pray no more, your hearts shall be no more warmed by their Prayers and Sermons?
and pleasant voice, whose Mouths Are now stopped with Dust, so that you shall hear them Preach and Pray no more, your hearts shall be no more warmed by their Prayers and Sermons?
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2. It is a Judgement, for sometimes, yea many times, when a faithful Labourer is taken away, there is, it may be, some loyterer comes in his room. Acts 20.17. Paul tells them, after his departure Wolves would come; instead of the Myrtle Tree, cometh up a Bryar or Thorn;
2. It is a Judgement, for sometime, yea many times, when a faithful Labourer is taken away, there is, it may be, Some loiterer comes in his room. Acts 20.17. Paul tells them, After his departure Wolves would come; instead of the Myrtle Tree, comes up a Briar or Thorn;
3. It's a Judgement to be greatly lamented, when faithful Ministers are taken away, because it is commonly the sins of the People that do procure and have a hand in the death of their Minister.
3. It's a Judgement to be greatly lamented, when faithful Ministers Are taken away, Because it is commonly the Sins of the People that do procure and have a hand in the death of their Minister.
Here we might be enquiring, What are those sins by which God is so often provoked, to take away his Ministers from a People? There are two extreams people are apt to run into;
Here we might be inquiring, What Are those Sins by which God is so often provoked, to take away his Ministers from a People? There Are two extremes people Are apt to run into;
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The Scripture doth take notice of such an evil as that of having the persons of men in admiration, when we receive and love the Truth for the persons sake,
The Scripture does take notice of such an evil as that of having the Persons of men in admiration, when we receive and love the Truth for the Persons sake,
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and not the person for the Truths sake, when one is for Paul, another for Apollos. We may lose our enjoyments by our too high as well as too low prizing of them.
and not the person for the Truths sake, when one is for Paul, Another for Apollos. We may loose our enjoyments by our too high as well as too low prizing of them.
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You know what the Prophet saith, Isa. 57.1. The righteous perish, and no man layeth it to heart, and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the nighteous is taken away from the evil to come.
You know what the Prophet Says, Isaiah 57.1. The righteous perish, and no man Layeth it to heart, and merciful men Are taken away, none considering that the nighteous is taken away from the evil to come.
Methinks it is the language of our dying Ministers, Weep not for us, &c. When the Labourers are called home from the Harvest, it is a sign the night is a coming.
Methinks it is the language of our dying Ministers, Weep not for us, etc. When the Labourers Are called home from the Harvest, it is a Signen the night is a coming.
When Lights are put out, what can we expect but that darkness will follow? When God calls off his Shepherds, we have just cause to fear he will loose Wolves upon the Flocks to devour and make a prey of them.
When Lights Are put out, what can we expect but that darkness will follow? When God calls off his Shepherd's, we have just cause to Fear he will lose Wolves upon the Flocks to devour and make a prey of them.
My Brethren, if God should send such weather that men could not sow, or if when the Harvest should be grown up, there should be a mortality, that there were no men to reap it, you would think a Famine were coming,
My Brothers, if God should send such weather that men could not sow, or if when the Harvest should be grown up, there should be a mortality, that there were no men to reap it, you would think a Famine were coming,
and when God takes away his Ministers so fast, have we not cause to fear this Famine is coming on upon us? Oh, this my Brethren, should melt your hearts into Prayers and Tears,
and when God Takes away his Ministers so fast, have we not cause to Fear this Famine is coming on upon us? O, this my Brothers, should melt your hearts into Prayers and Tears,
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Here, my Brethren, I might bespeak you of this Congregation, more particularly, to lay to heart the sad breach God hath made among you in his late providence, in his removing him who was wont to labour in the midst of you.
Here, my Brothers, I might bespeak you of this Congregation, more particularly, to lay to heart the sad breach God hath made among you in his late providence, in his removing him who was wont to labour in the midst of you.
Methinks there are some circumstances in that stroke that particularly do require our serious consideration. First of all, The suddenness and unexpectedness of that stroke.
Methinks there Are Some Circumstances in that stroke that particularly do require our serious consideration. First of all, The suddenness and unexpectedness of that stroke.
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How many of you that were surprised and startled to hear of Mr. Ʋenning's death? how many that scarce heard of his sickness until you heard he was dead? Who of you thought the last day you saw and heard him in this place, that it must be the last day you should hear and see him? Who of you when you heard him beginning to direct you how you must put on the first Piece of the spiritual Armour did imagine that he was so near of being uncloathed himself,
How many of you that were surprised and startled to hear of Mr. Ʋenning's death? how many that scarce herd of his sickness until you herd he was dead? Who of you Thought the last day you saw and herd him in this place, that it must be the last day you should hear and see him? Who of you when you herd him beginning to Direct you how you must put on the First Piece of the spiritual Armour did imagine that he was so near of being Unclothed himself,
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Secondly, This circumstance doth agravate the loss, namely, that he was taken away, though I cannot say in the Prime or flower of his strength, (for he had Laboured many years) yet in middle Age.
Secondly, This circumstance does aggravate the loss, namely, that he was taken away, though I cannot say in the Prime or flower of his strength, (for he had Laboured many Years) yet in middle Age.
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Thirdly, Is there not this Aggravation attends it, namely, that he is taken away in such a time of scarcity and dearth of faithful Labourers? Consider my Brethren, the great Mortality of faithful Ministers that hath been of late years in this Nation, doth speak aloud to us to warn us of great evils hastening upon us.
Thirdly, Is there not this Aggravation attends it, namely, that he is taken away in such a time of scarcity and dearth of faithful Labourers? Consider my Brothers, the great Mortality of faithful Ministers that hath been of late Years in this nation, does speak aloud to us to warn us of great evils hastening upon us.
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You know Sampson found honey in the Carcass of the dead Lion. There are many sweet and wholesome instructions to be gathered from the dead Ministers. Abel though dead yet speaketh.
You know Sampson found honey in the Carcase of the dead lion. There Are many sweet and wholesome instructions to be gathered from the dead Ministers. Abel though dead yet speaks.
Here I might show you those several lessons you may learn from your dead Ministers, (but time is gone.) This one thing to be sure they call upon you for, that you would labour to remember and put in Practice those Godly Sermons they Preached to you in their life-time.
Here I might show you those several Lessons you may Learn from your dead Ministers, (but time is gone.) This one thing to be sure they call upon you for, that you would labour to Remember and put in Practice those Godly Sermons they Preached to you in their lifetime.
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Therefore my Brethren to conclude, what you would that your Garden and field should be unto you when you have digged them, planted them, manured them, plowed them, sowed them,
Therefore my Brothers to conclude, what you would that your Garden and field should be unto you when you have dug them, planted them, manured them, plowed them, sowed them,
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but if there is a crop coming, and when the Labourers find there is a good crop that they can fill their Arms with sheaves, this incourages you. Then, Deut. 16.14. when the Harvest is done, they make merry together, have a Harvest feast, and have Harvest songs and are merry:
but if there is a crop coming, and when the Labourers find there is a good crop that they can fill their Arms with sheaves, this encourages you. Then, Deuteronomy 16.14. when the Harvest is done, they make merry together, have a Harvest feast, and have Harvest songs and Are merry:
and be that soweth the first seed of Grace, and he that reaps the Corn, those that had a hand in perfecting the work, all these shall rejoice together.
and be that Soweth the First seed of Grace, and he that reaps the Corn, those that had a hand in perfecting the work, all these shall rejoice together.
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but may it not be said of some, they labour not at all? Oh how many curses doth the Scripture denounce against such as do this work of the Lord negligently!
but may it not be said of Some, they labour not At all? O how many curses does the Scripture denounce against such as do this work of the Lord negligently!
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If ever it were a duty in season for you to put on sackloath and lye in the dust, to mourn and mourn bitterly for the loss of faithful Ministers, it is now,
If ever it were a duty in season for you to put on sackloath and lie in the dust, to mourn and mourn bitterly for the loss of faithful Ministers, it is now,
If ever there were a time for you (Christians) to crie and crie aloud to the Lord of the Harvest to send forth more labourers into the Harvest, it is now,
If ever there were a time for you (Christians) to cry and cry aloud to the Lord of the Harvest to send forth more labourers into the Harvest, it is now,
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And truly if I were able to speak so as to be heard by all the Christians of England (who are commonly known and distinguished by the name of Non-conformists) I would earnestly bespeak them all, that they would with one heart and one consent agree to set apart a day of Humiliation and Prayer for this very end:
And truly if I were able to speak so as to be herd by all the Christians of England (who Are commonly known and distinguished by the name of nonconformists) I would earnestly bespeak them all, that they would with one heart and one consent agree to Set apart a day of Humiliation and Prayer for this very end:
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but his own example too in this very case, as you may see if you read Luke 6.12. It is said, Jesus went out into a Mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer.
but his own Exampl too in this very case, as you may see if you read Lycia 6.12. It is said, jesus went out into a Mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer.
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for when it was day, he called his Disciples, and of them he chose twelve, &c. The occasion seems to be, the work that he had to do the next mourning, to send forth his Apostles to Preach the Gospel:
for when it was day, he called his Disciples, and of them he chosen twelve, etc. The occasion seems to be, the work that he had to do the next mourning, to send forth his Apostles to Preach the Gospel:
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You therefore that have any love to Christ, any love to the truth, any love to the souls and salvation of men, oh Pray, all and every one of you, Pray, pray the Lord of the Harvest that he would send forth Labourers into the Harvest. FINIS.
You Therefore that have any love to christ, any love to the truth, any love to the Souls and salvation of men, o Pray, all and every one of you, Pray, pray the Lord of the Harvest that he would send forth Labourers into the Harvest. FINIS.
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