I considering therefore the secret hand of God upon this Congregation, in taking away an eminent Servant of Christ, thought it incumbent upon me to speak something at this time that might be suitable to the present dispensation of of God towards you,
I considering Therefore the secret hand of God upon this Congregation, in taking away an eminent Servant of christ, Thought it incumbent upon me to speak something At this time that might be suitable to the present Dispensation of of God towards you,
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in the beginning of this Chapter you read that Lazarus was sick, and the news thereof immediatly sent to Jesus; who notwithstanding he dearly loved him,
in the beginning of this Chapter you read that Lazarus was sick, and the news thereof immediately sent to jesus; who notwithstanding he dearly loved him,
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the reason wherof is at hand, viz. That a sentence of death might pass upon beloved Lazarus, and he be laid in the grave, and a stone rouled upon him;
the reason whereof is At hand, viz. That a sentence of death might pass upon Beloved Lazarus, and he be laid in the grave, and a stone rolled upon him;
After Lazarus had been in the grave four days, Christ he comes up to Bethany, and the sisters of Lazarus, viz, Martha and Mary, they come out to meet Jesus; first Martha she cometh, ver. 20. and she saith, Lord If thou hadst been here, my brother had not died, ver. 21. After this comes Mary, vers. 32 and she falls down at Christs feet, saying, Lord If thou hadst been here, my brother, had not died.
After Lazarus had been in the grave four days, christ he comes up to Bethany, and the Sisters of Lazarus, videlicet, Martha and Marry, they come out to meet jesus; First Martha she comes, ver. 20. and she Says, Lord If thou Hadst been Here, my brother had not died, ver. 21. After this comes Marry, vers. 32 and she falls down At Christ feet, saying, Lord If thou Hadst been Here, my brother, had not died.
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it appears by Christs weeping that he is perfect man, as well as perfect God: That Christ wept, is to be referred, not to his Divinity, but to his Humanity;
it appears by Christ weeping that he is perfect man, as well as perfect God: That christ wept, is to be referred, not to his Divinity, but to his Humanity;
and so we shall find that Christ was subject as to this, so to all natural infirmities; as hunger, thirst weariness, &c. which may comfort the Saints that groan under natural, as well as sinful infirmities;
and so we shall find that christ was Subject as to this, so to all natural infirmities; as hunger, thirst weariness, etc. which may Comfort the Saints that groan under natural, as well as sinful infirmities;
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Do'st thou then groan under natural weaknesses and infirmities? Go boldly to the Throne of grace, and Christ will enable thee to bear up under these weaknesses,
Dost thou then groan under natural Weaknesses and infirmities? Go boldly to the Throne of grace, and christ will enable thee to bear up under these Weaknesses,
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From vers. 1, 3. we may observe thus much, that a Believers interest in the distinguishing love of Christ, doth not exempt him from outward Troubles or bodily Distempers:
From vers. 1, 3. we may observe thus much, that a Believers Interest in the distinguishing love of christ, does not exempt him from outward Troubles or bodily Distempers:
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From vers. 4. We may observe thus much, that the darkest Dispensations of Providence, they oftentimes usher in the brightest manifestations of God to the Soul,
From vers. 4. We may observe thus much, that the Darkest Dispensations of Providence, they oftentimes usher in the Brightest manifestations of God to the Soul,
From Vers. 6. We may take notice, it was ever in Christ's intention to manifest his Love and Goodness to Lazarus, and yet he comes not near him for the present,
From Vers. 6. We may take notice, it was ever in Christ's intention to manifest his Love and goodness to Lazarus, and yet he comes not near him for the present,
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From Vers. 14. We may observe, that Christ his absence or the suspension of divine Grace and Love, they are in infinite Wisdom ordered for the further advancing of Soul Comfort.
From Vers. 14. We may observe, that christ his absence or the suspension of divine Grace and Love, they Are in infinite Wisdom ordered for the further advancing of Soul Comfort.
Had not Lazarus been sick, had he not been dead and buryed, the Wisdom, Power and Goodness of Christ had never been so eminently discovered as it was towards him.
Had not Lazarus been sick, had he not been dead and buried, the Wisdom, Power and goodness of christ had never been so eminently discovered as it was towards him.
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But we shall hasten to see what is the cause of Christ his weeping, and what the cause was, you may see, ver. 32, 33, 34, 35, 36. when Christ saw Mary come weeping towards him, having her heart running over with Grief,
But we shall hasten to see what is the cause of christ his weeping, and what the cause was, you may see, ver. 32, 33, 34, 35, 36. when christ saw Marry come weeping towards him, having her heart running over with Grief,
When you read these two words, Jesus wept. What, doth Mary 's weeping set Jesus Christ a weeping? Doth Mary and Martha shed Tears for the Death of Lazarus, and doth Christ his Heart even bleed within him to see them troubled and mourning upon the same account;
When you read these two words, jesus wept. What, does Marry is weeping Set jesus christ a weeping? Does Marry and Martha shed Tears for the Death of Lazarus, and does christ his Heart even bleed within him to see them troubled and mourning upon the same account;
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Likewise you find the same spirit in those Christians, Acts 20. that Paul (the great Apostle of the Gentiles) did there take his farewel of, saying, ver. 25. And now behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the Kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.
Likewise you find the same Spirit in those Christians, Acts 20. that Paul (the great Apostle of the Gentiles) did there take his farewell of, saying, ver. 25. And now behold, I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the Kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.
Now by all this it appears, that it is both the duty and property of a Christian (such an one as hath been baptized into the spirit of Jesus) to be deeply affected with,
Now by all this it appears, that it is both the duty and property of a Christian (such an one as hath been baptised into the Spirit of jesus) to be deeply affected with,
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This Evening sun may see us dead, it went out Early this morning to score us out this lodging of a Tomb. And oh happy, thrice happy is that person that can die well.
This Evening sun may see us dead, it went out Early this morning to score us out this lodging of a Tomb. And o happy, thrice happy is that person that can die well.
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To be stupid, and not to mind the hand of God when he smites our near and dear relations, doth declare, that we do not onely want grace, but natural affection;
To be stupid, and not to mind the hand of God when he smites our near and dear relations, does declare, that we do not only want grace, but natural affection;
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3. The perishing of good men is a just cause of weeping, and that because they are a great blessing to the nations, cities, families, &c. where they are cast.
3. The perishing of good men is a just cause of weeping, and that Because they Are a great blessing to the Nations, cities, families, etc. where they Are cast.
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When God destroyed the old world, the family of Noah was saved for Noahs sake, Gen. 7. Profane wretches are ready to wish the people of God all out of the world; but alas!
When God destroyed the old world, the family of Noah was saved for Noahs sake, Gen. 7. Profane wretches Are ready to wish the people of God all out of the world; but alas!
Wo to Graffham whenever thou ceasest to be a refuge to the saints, whenever thy gates shall be shut against the ministers and people of the Lord Jesus.
Woe to Graffham whenever thou ceasest to be a refuge to the Saints, whenever thy gates shall be shut against the Ministers and people of the Lord jesus.
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The Children of Israel, though they slighted and despised the Prophets, would in time of distress come to them for Prayer, 1 Sam. 7. 8, 9. and 12, 19. Yea, Pharaoh, as proud,
The Children of Israel, though they slighted and despised the prophets, would in time of distress come to them for Prayer, 1 Sam. 7. 8, 9. and 12, 19. Yea, Pharaoh, as proud,
and Carriage, making the house of Weeping a House of Laughter, and filling themselves with Wine (wherein is excess) until they become more like beasts than men, which is a practice too common at Funerals.
and Carriage, making the house of Weeping a House of Laughter, and filling themselves with Wine (wherein is excess) until they become more like beasts than men, which is a practice too Common At Funerals.
You may soon judge how fit such persons are to attend upon a Funeral Sermon; but indeed I am apt to think, Funeral Sermons have generally been rather for Ostentation, and Vain Glory, than for Profit.
You may soon judge how fit such Persons Are to attend upon a Funeral Sermon; but indeed I am apt to think, Funeral Sermons have generally been rather for Ostentation, and Vain Glory, than for Profit.
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How unsuitable is it, that so soon as ever the Husband, or Wife, or a godly Friend is laid in the Earth, to set the Bells a Ringing, which imports matter of joy rather than of sorrow?
How unsuitable is it, that so soon as ever the Husband, or Wife, or a godly Friend is laid in the Earth, to Set the Bells' a Ringing, which imports matter of joy rather than of sorrow?
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And I do the rather mention this, because some have taken the boldness to judge and censure this Eminent Servant of Christ now in Glory, and to speak very unworthily concerning him, since his Death.
And I do the rather mention this, Because Some have taken the boldness to judge and censure this Eminent Servant of christ now in Glory, and to speak very unworthily Concerning him, since his Death.
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How unlike to Christ is this Spirit? Thou that shouldst be judging and condemning thy self for Non-improvement of so great a mercy, art judging this Eminent servant of Christ now dead.
How unlike to christ is this Spirit? Thou that Shouldst be judging and condemning thy self for Non-improvement of so great a mercy, art judging this Eminent servant of christ now dead.
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because they cannot see with thy eyes, and tread in thy steps? By what authority doest thou impose thy particular light and perswasion upon thy brother;
Because they cannot see with thy eyes, and tread in thy steps? By what Authority dost thou impose thy particular Light and persuasion upon thy brother;
and that more generally and more particularly. First, more generally, God hath lately made sad breaches upon many of the Families of his precious Servants;
and that more generally and more particularly. First, more generally, God hath lately made sad Breaches upon many of the Families of his precious Servants;
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many a flourishing Family hath mouldred away in a little time: And God hath lately taken away many very famous Instruments, both Ministers and others;
many a flourishing Family hath mouldered away in a little time: And God hath lately taken away many very famous Instruments, both Ministers and Others;
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But Secondly, and more particularly, I would beg you of this Congregation to consider the present stroke of God upon you, in taking away your worthy Pastor;
But Secondly, and more particularly, I would beg you of this Congregation to Consider the present stroke of God upon you, in taking away your worthy Pastor;
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First, That he was one that had love for all Saints: he had room in his heart for every soul that he did judge to be received into the heart of Christ:
First, That he was one that had love for all Saints: he had room in his heart for every soul that he did judge to be received into the heart of christ:
but for that they were judged persons interested in Christ, and such who (by virtue of Christs purchase) were heirs of that glory above that must receive all Saints (not as Church of England men, Presbyterians, Independants,
but for that they were judged Persons interested in christ, and such who (by virtue of Christ purchase) were Heirs of that glory above that must receive all Saints (not as Church of England men, Presbyterians, Independents,
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Secondly, His Death justly calls for your Weeping and Tears, for that you have lost a Pastor, who had great light in the Covenant of Grace, he preacht that Doctrine with the greatest alacrity, and raisedness of spirit imaginable.
Secondly, His Death justly calls for your Weeping and Tears, for that you have lost a Pastor, who had great Light in the Covenant of Grace, he preached that Doctrine with the greatest alacrity, and raisedness of Spirit imaginable.
In the handling of other subjects he was more streightned and discomposed; but when he came to speak of the unsearchable riches of the Grace of Christ, he was as an Angel of God, lifted up above himself:
In the handling of other subject's he was more straighteneth and discomposed; but when he Come to speak of the unsearchable riches of the Grace of christ, he was as an Angel of God, lifted up above himself:
Eternity depends not upon being baptized once or twice, upon this or the other Form; we may be guilty of mistakes about the circumstances of worship, and yet be happy;
Eternity depends not upon being baptised once or twice, upon this or the other From; we may be guilty of mistakes about the Circumstances of worship, and yet be happy;
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Thirdly, His Death justly calls for Weeping, for as much as we have all lost the Conversation of one who was an Experimental Christian, one that had much communion with God,
Thirdly, His Death justly calls for Weeping, for as much as we have all lost the Conversation of one who was an Experimental Christian, one that had much communion with God,
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Secondly, Some in the Church of Corinth that did heartily close with Christ, were before their Conversion very Vile and Wicked, see 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10, 11. Such were some of you,
Secondly, some in the Church of Corinth that did heartily close with christ, were before their Conversion very Vile and Wicked, see 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10, 11. Such were Some of you,
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First, Though this stroke of God be just matter of weeping and sorrow, yet you must take heed of a murmuring Spirit: You have cause to be displeased with your selves,
First, Though this stroke of God be just matter of weeping and sorrow, yet you must take heed of a murmuring Spirit: You have cause to be displeased with your selves,
and bemoaning this her sad loss, she breaks forth into these expressions, [ I profess (saith she) God can never make me amends for the taking away of that Son ] A dreadful speech it was;
and bemoaning this her sad loss, she breaks forth into these expressions, [ I profess (Says she) God can never make me amends for the taking away of that Son ] A dreadful speech it was;
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First, By causing the Spirit of Elijah to fall upon Elisha, by anointing and raising up of some other to head and feed you in the room of this his Servant.
First, By causing the Spirit of Elijah to fallen upon Elisha, by anointing and raising up of Some other to head and feed you in the room of this his Servant.
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Indeed, suitable Society is the comfort of Life, the improvement of Parts, the joy of the Intellect, the only distinguishing Priviledge that gives the Preference to Men above Beasts.
Indeed, suitable Society is the Comfort of Life, the improvement of Parts, the joy of the Intellect, the only distinguishing Privilege that gives the Preference to Men above Beasts.
We must then bid farewel to all discoursing upon any Subject, to all advising about any difficulties, to all profiting by any Polemick Notions started and improved in an amicable way.
We must then bid farewell to all discoursing upon any Subject, to all advising about any difficulties, to all profiting by any Polemic Notions started and improved in an amicable Way.
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this cannot but greatly wound a spirit, whose thoughts are drained from the dross of Plebeian Conversation, that has any esteem at all for the advantages of a rational Life.
this cannot but greatly wound a Spirit, whose thoughts Are drained from the dross of Plebeian Conversation, that has any esteem At all for the advantages of a rational Life.
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He bitterly bewailed, and mourned for his Death, crying out, — Alas my Brother! As if he had said, I have been extreamly refreshed by thy company, in hearing the Word of the Lord from thy mouth, concerning the destruction of the Priests that burn Incense upon the Altar,
He bitterly bewailed, and mourned for his Death, crying out, — Alas my Brother! As if he had said, I have been extremely refreshed by thy company, in hearing the Word of the Lord from thy Mouth, Concerning the destruction of the Priests that burn Incense upon the Altar,
This made him weep over his torn Carcass, and bitterly lament his untimely Fall, and to give a solemn Charge to his Sons, that when he was dead, they should bury him in the Sepulchre wherein this man of God was buryed,
This made him weep over his torn Carcase, and bitterly lament his untimely Fallen, and to give a solemn Charge to his Sons, that when he was dead, they should bury him in the Sepulchre wherein this man of God was buried,
when he takes his journey to his Long home. But Oh! What a prick to the heart, what a stab to the Soul, what a deadning to the Spirits, what an inundation of Sorrow (like the opening of Pandora 's Box) is this lamentable Thought to an ingenuous Man, that he must never, never, never more behold the Face of this or that Relation in this Region of Mortality;
when he Takes his journey to his Long home. But Oh! What a prick to the heart, what a stab to the Soul, what a deadening to the Spirits, what an inundation of Sorrow (like the opening of Pandora is Box) is this lamentable Thought to an ingenuous Man, that he must never, never, never more behold the Face of this or that Relation in this Region of Mortality;
and that not only the work of his Power in their comly Features, but the work of his Grace in the divine Characters of Wisdom, engraven in their Souls and immediatly reflected upon in all their Actions.
and that not only the work of his Power in their comely Features, but the work of his Grace in the divine Characters of Wisdom, engraven in their Souls and immediately reflected upon in all their Actions.
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the great Vacuum there is, when Man is removed, and carried away to his Long home: Concerning which, Job excellently speaks, chap. 7. v. 9, 10, 11. As the cloud is consumed, and vanisheth away:
the great Vacuum there is, when Man is removed, and carried away to his Long home: Concerning which, Job excellently speaks, chap. 7. v. 9, 10, 11. As the cloud is consumed, and Vanishes away:
Therefore I will not refrain my Mouth, I Will speak in the anguish of my Spirit I will complain in the bitterness of my Soul. Oh! It is very sad to consider what a great change one stroke of Death may make.
Therefore I will not refrain my Mouth, I Will speak in the anguish of my Spirit I will complain in the bitterness of my Soul. Oh! It is very sad to Consider what a great change one stroke of Death may make.
A Wife Husbandless, poor Children Fatherless, Servants Masterless, and many Friends Comfortless: And so great is the alteration in the Family, that the whole House resents it;
A Wife Husbandless, poor Children Fatherless, Servants Masterless, and many Friends Comfortless: And so great is the alteration in the Family, that the Whole House resents it;
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Now surely, methinks, the very miss of a Man in his Family, the want of him in his place, the great change immediately following his Departure in his Relations and in all his affairs and Concerns, should be cause enough to enforce a Mourning from his Survivors,
Now surely, methinks, the very miss of a Man in his Family, the want of him in his place, the great change immediately following his Departure in his Relations and in all his affairs and Concerns, should be cause enough to enforce a Mourning from his Survivors,
or an acute Feaver, have in a few days been snatch'd away? How many that were travelling on the same Road with us a while ago, are now at their long Home, lying in the Grave;
or an acute Fever, have in a few days been snatched away? How many that were traveling on the same Road with us a while ago, Are now At their long Home, lying in the Grave;
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and should not we by their early departure, learn to die? It would not be tedious to us in this sense, to live in Golgotha, or to dwell among the Tombs, when we have in them seen the End of all Men, Eccles. 7. 2. We should not any more love the World,
and should not we by their early departure, Learn to die? It would not be tedious to us in this sense, to live in Golgotha, or to dwell among the Tombs, when we have in them seen the End of all Men, Eccles. 7. 2. We should not any more love the World,
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and after all the poor satisfaction they have given us, fall into the dead Sea. The Passing-Bells of others loudly tell us, that Man in his best Estate is altogether Vanity, Psal. 39. 5. And what they have undergone, will in a few days or hours more, be our own Lot.
and After all the poor satisfaction they have given us, fallen into the dead Sea. The Passing-Bells of Others loudly tell us, that Man in his best Estate is altogether Vanity, Psalm 39. 5. And what they have undergone, will in a few days or hours more, be our own Lot.
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And is it too soon to remember our Creator, when we have seen many as Young as we are, breathe their last? And we that now mourn for others, know not how soon our Friends may do the same for us, and celebrate our Funerals.
And is it too soon to Remember our Creator, when we have seen many as Young as we Are, breathe their last? And we that now mourn for Others, know not how soon our Friends may do the same for us, and celebrate our Funerals.
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We should not therefore be like those young people that are only serious in the House of Mourning, or when they see their Friends carried to the Grave,
We should not Therefore be like those young people that Are only serious in the House of Mourning, or when they see their Friends carried to the Grave,
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MY dearest Children, ye whom I love in the tender and yerning Bowels of Affection; draw near, and attend to the words of your dying Mother, who am now sighing out my last breath:
MY dearest Children, you whom I love in the tender and yearning Bowels of Affection; draw near, and attend to the words of your dying Mother, who am now sighing out my last breath:
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but yet sinful I am, which peradventure ye see not. O weep not, my pretty ones: do not pierce and break my troubled heart with your sad laments. I must die, my little ones, and go to a better place, whither ye I hope shall one day follow me. We came not together into the World;
but yet sinful I am, which Peradventure you see not. Oh weep not, my pretty ones: do not pierce and break my troubled heart with your sad laments. I must die, my little ones, and go to a better place, whither you I hope shall one day follow me. We Come not together into the World;
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In vain do ye shed those Tears of Sorrow: for although Nature teacheth you to bewail my departure, yet Grace will teach you to moderate your Mourning. My Heart even bleeds to leave you behind me, fearing lest ye will forget the Commandments of your God. I should be sorry to have just cause to say unto you as Moses did to the Levites; yet I will put you in mind of his words.
In vain do you shed those Tears of Sorrow: for although Nature Teaches you to bewail my departure, yet Grace will teach you to moderate your Mourning. My Heart even bleeds to leave you behind me, fearing lest you will forget the commandments of your God. I should be sorry to have just cause to say unto you as Moses did to the Levites; yet I will put you in mind of his words.
and evil will befall you in the latter days, because ye will do evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands, vers. 29. But I am persuaded better things of you,
and evil will befall you in the latter days, Because you will do evil in the sighed of the Lord, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands, vers. 29. But I am persuaded better things of you,
How dear ye cost me before ye had life, and what Pangs and Torments I suffered for you before ye were heard or seen in the World, ye cannot imagine, nor I express. Yet all was forgotten for joy that ye w• … re born, Joh. 16. 21. and hoping that ye would add unto the Q• … ire of Saints.
How dear you cost me before you had life, and what Pangs and Torments I suffered for you before you were herd or seen in the World, you cannot imagine, nor I express. Yet all was forgotten for joy that you w• … re born, John 16. 21. and hoping that you would add unto the Q• … ire of Saints.
and their faces were backward, and they saw not their Fathers nakedness, vers. 23. Therefore he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Shem, and Canaan shall be his servant, vers. 26. God shall enlarge Japhet, and he shall dwell in the Tents of Shem, and Canaan shall be his Servant, v. 27. Consider with your selves that I am your mother.
and their faces were backward, and they saw not their Father's nakedness, vers. 23. Therefore he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Shem, and Canaan shall be his servant, vers. 26. God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the Tents of Shem, and Canaan shall be his Servant, v. 27. Consider with your selves that I am your mother.
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I will not trouble you with much, although something more I must say unto you, which I hope ye will remember when I shall sleep in the Dust. Your first and chiefest Duty must always be for the service of your God.
I will not trouble you with much, although something more I must say unto you, which I hope you will Remember when I shall sleep in the Dust. Your First and chiefest Duty must always be for the service of your God.
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If therefore ye strive to bless and magnifie your God, ye may be sure that your God will both bless and glorifie you his Children. Remember that the blessing of the Lord maketh rich;
If Therefore you strive to bless and magnify your God, you may be sure that your God will both bless and Glorify you his Children. remember that the blessing of the Lord makes rich;
and let him be in all your thoughts; for even for them ye must account at his great Tribunal. Take heed unto your Words, that they give none offence either to God or Man. There is a sort of people who bless with their mouths, but they curse in their inward parts, Psal. 62. 4. I would not have you be of the number of them:
and let him be in all your thoughts; for even for them you must account At his great Tribunal. Take heed unto your Words, that they give none offence either to God or Man. There is a sort of people who bless with their mouths, but they curse in their inward parts, Psalm 62. 4. I would not have you be of the number of them:
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so it shall come into their Bowels like Water, and like Oyl into their Bones, vers. 18. Take heed also unto your Actions, that there be not wickedness in the intent,
so it shall come into their Bowels like Water, and like Oil into their Bones, vers. 18. Take heed also unto your Actions, that there be not wickedness in the intent,
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When ye have eaten and are full, then ye shall bless the Lord your God, Deut. 8. 10. Remember the Congregation of Israel, how they blessed the Lord God of their Fathers,
When you have eaten and Are full, then you shall bless the Lord your God, Deuteronomy 8. 10. remember the Congregation of Israel, how they blessed the Lord God of their Father's,
and blessed be thy glorious Name, which is exalted above all blessing, and praise, Neh. 9. 5. Remember how the Psalmist moved them unto it when he cryed, O bless our God ye people,
and blessed be thy glorious Name, which is exalted above all blessing, and praise, Neh 9. 5. remember how the Psalmist moved them unto it when he cried, Oh bless our God you people,
and make the voice of his praise to be heard, Psal. 66. 8. Be thankful unto him, and bless his Name, Psalm 100. 4. Remember how David resolved, saying, I will bless the Lord, which hath given me counsel, Psal. 16. 7. Remember how he decreed, saying, I will bless thee while I live, I will lift up my hands in thy Name, Psal. 63. 4. Remember how he encouraged his Soul to this Duty, saying, Bless the Lord O my Soul,
and make the voice of his praise to be herd, Psalm 66. 8. Be thankful unto him, and bless his Name, Psalm 100. 4. remember how David resolved, saying, I will bless the Lord, which hath given me counsel, Psalm 16. 7. remember how he decreed, saying, I will bless thee while I live, I will lift up my hands in thy Name, Psalm 63. 4. remember how he encouraged his Soul to this Duty, saying, Bless the Lord Oh my Soul,
and forget not all his benefits, vers. 2. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities, who healeth all thy disease, vers. 3. Remember how he practised it when he blessed the Lord before all the Congregation,
and forget not all his benefits, vers. 2. Who forgiveth all thine iniquities, who heals all thy disease, vers. 3. remember how he practised it when he blessed the Lord before all the Congregation,
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Thine is the Kingdom, O Lord, a• … d thou art exalted as head above all, vers. 11. Both Riches and Honour come from thee, and thou reignest over all;
Thine is the Kingdom, Oh Lord, a• … worser thou art exalted as head above all, vers. 11. Both Riches and Honour come from thee, and thou Reignest over all;
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and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all, vers. 12. Now therefore our God we thank thee, and praise thy glorious Name, vers. 13. And remember how Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God;
and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all, vers. 12. Now Therefore our God we thank thee, and praise thy glorious Name, vers. 13. And Remember how Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God;
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and whose hope the Lord is, Jer. 17. 7. Remember how after the Death of Abraham, God blessed his Son Isaac, Gen. 25. 11. So he may you, and so he will you, when I, your poor feeble Mother, am stretched forth, and returned to the Earth;
and whose hope the Lord is, Jer. 17. 7. remember how After the Death of Abraham, God blessed his Son Isaac, Gen. 25. 11. So he may you, and so he will you, when I, your poor feeble Mother, am stretched forth, and returned to the Earth;
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If so you will do, then the Lord your God will bless you in all the works of your hands, which ye shall do, Deut. 14. 29. He who created man in his own Image both Male and Female,
If so you will do, then the Lord your God will bless you in all the works of your hands, which you shall do, Deuteronomy 14. 29. He who created man in his own Image both Male and Female,
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and blessed them, Gen. 1. 27, 28. Even the same Lord will bless you, if ye be Righteous, Psal. 5. 12. And with favour he will compass you as with a Shield, Psalm 115. 13. He will bless them that fear him, both small and great, 2 Tim. 4. 6.
and blessed them, Gen. 1. 27, 28. Even the same Lord will bless you, if you be Righteous, Psalm 5. 12. And with favour he will compass you as with a Shield, Psalm 115. 13. He will bless them that Fear him, both small and great, 2 Tim. 4. 6.
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blessings of the deep that lyeth under, and blessings of the breasts, and of the Womb. And that he may thus bless you, the same Lord direct your hearts,
blessings of the deep that lies under, and blessings of the breasts, and of the Womb. And that he may thus bless you, the same Lord Direct your hearts,
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to keep his statutes, and his Commandments and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the S• … riptures, that ye may prosper • … n all that ye do,
to keep his statutes, and his commandments and his Judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the S• … riptures, that you may prosper • … n all that you do,
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v. 27. The eternal God be your Refuge, and underneath you the everlasting Arms. 2 Sam. 7 • … 6. 29. And now, O Lord God, let it please thee to bless the House of thy Servant,
v. 27. The Eternal God be your Refuge, and underneath you the everlasting Arms. 2 Sam. 7 • … 6. 29. And now, Oh Lord God, let it please thee to bless the House of thy Servant,
and I hope I shall leave my God with you, who will be unto you a Father of mercies, and a God of all consolation, 2 Cor. 13. 11. Once more farewell. Love as brethren;
and I hope I shall leave my God with you, who will be unto you a Father of Mercies, and a God of all consolation, 2 Cor. 13. 11. Once more farewell. Love as brothers;
that is of none of the least concernment, which is mentioned by the Holy Man Job, Chap. 14. verse 10. Yea, Man giveth up the Ghost and where is he? We may take the words asunder, and consider them apart.
that is of none of the least concernment, which is mentioned by the Holy Man Job, Chap. 14. verse 10. Yea, Man gives up the Ghost and where is he? We may take the words asunder, and Consider them apart.
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those two places are not more distant, than different in their Natures. Heaven is a place of eternal happiness, Hell is a place of everlasting Misery.
those two places Are not more distant, than different in their Nature's. Heaven is a place of Eternal happiness, Hell is a place of everlasting Misery.
and therefore when the stroke of death shall knock that earthen Vessel in pieces, where then Oh my • … oul • … il be thy next lodging? Either thou must lye down in everlasting burnings,
and Therefore when the stroke of death shall knock that earthen Vessel in Pieces, where then O my • … oul • … il be thy next lodging? Either thou must lie down in everlasting burnings,
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and yet thy self have no part, or lot in that matter? Art thou deeply convinced, Oh Man, what a glittering and a glorious Divine Ray, doth quicken, actuate,
and yet thy self have no part, or lot in that matter? Art thou deeply convinced, O Man, what a glittering and a glorious Divine Ray, does quicken, actuate,
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and ennoble that Lump of Atoms, which thy Body is composed of? And when that Body of thine shall be crumbled into Ashes, by one touch of the Almighty, hast thou forethought what shall become of that immortal In-mate, which for a little season hath been cloystered up in thy clay Breast? And dost thou soundly believe, that there is a future state of Infinite joy,
and ennoble that Lump of Atoms, which thy Body is composed of? And when that Body of thine shall be crumbled into Ashes, by one touch of the Almighty, hast thou forethought what shall become of that immortal Inmate, which for a little season hath been cloistered up in thy clay Breast? And dost thou soundly believe, that there is a future state of Infinite joy,
and eternal Sorrow? And hast thou throughly pondered the certain uncertainty of all temporal Enjoyments? And art thou heartily perswaded, that Heaven is only worth the looking after? What sayest thou to these things, Oh my Soul? Let the matter be urged home, is everlasting damnation by all means possible, to be prevented? Or may Hell be supposed to be a tolerable Habitation? Or can a poor guilty Worm endure with ease, the burden of infinite Wrath? Or is endless glory no whit desirable? Or will it not repent thee, Oh my Soul, hereafter,
and Eternal Sorrow? And hast thou thoroughly pondered the certain uncertainty of all temporal Enjoyments? And art thou heartily persuaded, that Heaven is only worth the looking After? What Sayest thou to these things, O my Soul? Let the matter be urged home, is everlasting damnation by all means possible, to be prevented? Or may Hell be supposed to be a tolerable Habitation? Or can a poor guilty Worm endure with ease, the burden of infinite Wrath? Or is endless glory no whit desirable? Or will it not Repent thee, O my Soul, hereafter,
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when it is too late, if thou now neglect so great Salvation, as is freely offered to thee in Christ Jesus? Dost thou know, Oh Man, that thou must shortly give up the Ghost? And yet hast thou not had one serious deep thought, what place of entertainment thy naked Soul shall find in another world,
when it is too late, if thou now neglect so great Salvation, as is freely offered to thee in christ jesus? Dost thou know, O Man, that thou must shortly give up the Ghost? And yet hast thou not had one serious deep Thought, what place of entertainment thy naked Soul shall find in Another world,
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and hasten thy eternal ruin? And hast thou no time, capacity, understanding, or will, to work out thy Salvation, with fear and trembling? Canst thou once suppose, thou shalt ever be an Inhabitant upon the Earth? Or is the Earth, with the sensual delights thereof, which thou must certainly forego, more valuable than Heaven, with its fulness of joy,
and hasten thy Eternal ruin? And hast thou no time, capacity, understanding, or will, to work out thy Salvation, with Fear and trembling? Canst thou once suppose, thou shalt ever be an Inhabitant upon the Earth? Or is the Earth, with the sensual delights thereof, which thou must Certainly forego, more valuable than Heaven, with its fullness of joy,
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and yet art unwilling for the present, through thy weakness of Faith, to leave this Earth, with all the sensible comforts of it? Or doth thy natural timorousness,
and yet art unwilling for the present, through thy weakness of Faith, to leave this Earth, with all the sensible comforts of it? Or does thy natural timorousness,
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or unpreparedness, put a check to the vehemency of thy Desires? Or, what is it, that thou so much stickest at? Is there a Lion in the way? Wouldst thou not be detained, one day, one minute,
or unpreparedness, put a check to the vehemency of thy Desires? Or, what is it, that thou so much stickest At? Is there a lion in the Way? Wouldst thou not be detained, one day, one minute,
or moment longer from drinking thy fill at the Fountain of Living Waters, and yet art afraid to pass over that narrow darksome Bridge of Death which leadeth thereunto? Indeed, Death is the King of Fears;
or moment longer from drinking thy fill At the Fountain of Living Waters, and yet art afraid to pass over that narrow darksome Bridge of Death which leads thereunto? Indeed, Death is the King of Fears;
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Thou art then willing to be with thy glorious Redeemer upon the Throne, only the sad Thoughts of giving up thy tender Flesh to be meat for the Worms, that something startles thee. But weigh the matter well;
Thou art then willing to be with thy glorious Redeemer upon the Throne, only the sad Thoughts of giving up thy tender Flesh to be meat for the Worms, that something startles thee. But weigh the matter well;
Then I shall with joy look back upon thee, O sad Messenger, and triumph over thee, saying, Oh Death, where is thy • … ing? Oh Grave, where is thy Victory? But thanks be unto God, who hath given me the Victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Then I shall with joy look back upon thee, Oh sad Messenger, and triumph over thee, saying, O Death, where is thy • … ing? O Grave, where is thy Victory? But thanks be unto God, who hath given me the Victory, through our Lord jesus christ.
And in Hell he lift up his Eyes being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his Bosom, &c. Dearly Beloved, In my Discourse upon these words, I will not be over tedious, but with as much brevity as I can I will unfold some of the weighty Truths contained therein.
And in Hell he lift up his Eyes being in torments, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his Bosom, etc. Dearly beloved, In my Discourse upon these words, I will not be over tedious, but with as much brevity as I can I will unfold Some of the weighty Truths contained therein.
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These words have Relation unto the precedent Verses in this Chapter, wherein our Saviour Christ, from the thirteenth to the seventeenth verse, reproveth the Covetousness of the Pharisees, by shewing unto them, that no man can serve two Masters, that is, God and Riches.
These words have Relation unto the precedent Verses in this Chapter, wherein our Saviour christ, from the thirteenth to the seventeenth verse, Reproveth the Covetousness of the Pharisees, by showing unto them, that no man can serve two Masters, that is, God and Riches.
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Hearken therefore now, and I will speak of a great Rich Man, that flourished here on Earth (as a learned Divine observes,) In all pomp and abundance, that shined in courtly purple Robes, that was cloathed in Byssus and fine Silk, and fared deliciously, that was lodged softly, that lived pleasantly.
Harken Therefore now, and I will speak of a great Rich Man, that flourished Here on Earth (as a learned Divine observes,) In all pomp and abundance, that shined in courtly purple Robes, that was clothed in Byssus and fine Silk, and fared deliciously, that was lodged softly, that lived pleasantly.
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his years being expired, and his days numbred, and his time determined, he was invited to the fatal Banquet of black ugly Death, that maketh all men subject to the rigour of his Law;
his Years being expired, and his days numbered, and his time determined, he was invited to the fatal Banquet of black ugly Death, that makes all men Subject to the rigour of his Law;
from his purple Robes to burning Flames, from his soft Silk and white Byssus to cruel pains in black Abyssus, from his Palace here on Earth, to the Palace of Devils in Hell;
from his purple Robes to burning Flames, from his soft Silk and white Byssus to cruel pains in black Abyssus, from his Palace Here on Earth, to the Palace of Devils in Hell;
from Paradise to a Dungeon, from Pleasures to Pains, from Joy to Torment, and that by hellish means, damned Spirits, into the infernal Laks of bottomless Barathrum, where is wo, wo, wo!
from Paradise to a Dungeon, from Pleasures to Pains, from Joy to Torment, and that by hellish means, damned Spirits, into the infernal Laks of bottomless Barathrum, where is woe, woe, woe!
Hearken also of a certain poor Beggar clothed in rags, with miseries pained, pained with griefs, grieved with sores, sorely tormented, unmercifully condemned, lying at this Rich Mans Gate, desiring to be refreshed but with the Crumbs that fell from the rich Man's table, the dogs had more pity than this rich man, on this distressed creature,
Harken also of a certain poor Beggar clothed in rags, with misery's pained, pained with griefs, grieved with sores, sorely tormented, unmercifully condemned, lying At this Rich men Gate, desiring to be refreshed but with the Crumbs that fell from the rich Man's table, the Dogs had more pity than this rich man, on this distressed creature,
And what became of his soul? it was carried from his body to his Master, from a House of Clay, to a house not made with hands, from a wilderness to a Paradise, from an earthly prison, to a heavenly Palace, from the richmans gate, to the City of the great God, from pains to pleasures, from miseries to joys, from Adams corruption, to Abrahams bosom. It was carried by Angels into the Quires of Angels, to have his being and moving in the very moving Heavens with God himself.
And what became of his soul? it was carried from his body to his Master, from a House of Clay, to a house not made with hands, from a Wilderness to a Paradise, from an earthly prison, to a heavenly Palace, from the richmans gate, to the city of the great God, from pains to pleasures, from misery's to Joys, from Adams corruption, to Abrahams bosom. It was carried by Angels into the Quires of Angels, to have his being and moving in the very moving Heavens with God himself.
And here observe what one formerly Notes, viz. That if Jesus Christ had said only thus much, There was a certain Rich man that fared sumptuously daily,
And Here observe what one formerly Notes, viz. That if jesus christ had said only thus much, There was a certain Rich man that fared sumptuously daily,
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he hath good food, but the Beggar would be glad of Dogs meat (and he desired to be fed with the Crumbs of the Rich Man's Table,) the Rich man fares well every day,
he hath good food, but the Beggar would be glad of Dogs meat (and he desired to be fed with the Crumbs of the Rich Man's Table,) the Rich man fares well every day,
Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called, 1 Cor. 1. 26. Ah! did they that do now so brag that no body dare scarce look on them;
Not many wise men After the Flesh, not many mighty, not many noble Are called, 1 Cor. 1. 26. Ah! did they that do now so brag that no body Dare scarce look on them;
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But I'll proceed to the division of my Text and in this Scripture observe these following parts, (formerly taken notice of) viz. The parts of the Text are four.
But I'll proceed to the division of my Text and in this Scripture observe these following parts, (formerly taken notice of) viz. The parts of the Text Are four.
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Some are of that mind, that this is a Parable, yet because (saith he) Christ twice expresseth the name of Lazarus, it argueth, that he spake of a thing that was so done indeed.
some Are of that mind, that this is a Parable, yet Because (Says he) christ twice Expresses the name of Lazarus, it argue, that he spoke of a thing that was so done indeed.
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Erasmus also saith, that it is but a Parable, whereby Rich Men may learn to be merciful to their poor Brethren, that they may speak for them in the day of Vengeance and Wrath.
Erasmus also Says, that it is but a Parable, whereby Rich Men may Learn to be merciful to their poor Brothers, that they may speak for them in the day of Vengeance and Wrath.
First, because our Saviour in the beginning of this Chapter, doth relate a Parable of the Rich Man that had a Steward, &c. therefore he continueth in this Chapter to open his mouth in Parables, according to the Prophet, I will open my mouth in Parables,
First, Because our Saviour in the beginning of this Chapter, does relate a Parable of the Rich Man that had a Steward, etc. Therefore he Continueth in this Chapter to open his Mouth in Parables, according to the Prophet, I will open my Mouth in Parables,
But let us consider the third Circumstance in the Life of the Rich Man, to wit, what his Dyet was, Deliciously every day: And here we see what the Children of this World delight in,
But let us Consider the third Circumstance in the Life of the Rich Man, to wit, what his Diet was, Deliciously every day: And Here we see what the Children of this World delight in,
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Gluttony is a flattering Devil, and a pleasant sin, and a sweet Poyson, which whoso useth, hath not the use of himself, which who so hath not, hath no sin,
Gluttony is a flattering devil, and a pleasant since, and a sweet Poison, which whoso uses, hath not the use of himself, which who so hath not, hath no since,
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which may signifie the many Troubles, Temptations, Persecutions and afflictions in Body and Spirit, which they meet withal while they are in the World;
which may signify the many Troubles, Temptations, Persecutions and afflictions in Body and Spirit, which they meet withal while they Are in the World;
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no, but rather labour to aggravate their Trouble by shutting them out of Doors, sink or swim, what cares the World? they are resolved to disown them, they will give them no Entertaiment;
no, but rather labour to aggravate their Trouble by shutting them out of Doors, sink or swim, what Cares the World? they Are resolved to disown them, they will give them no Entertainment;
But he answered I warant you he is some Runnagate Rogue, and so long as he can be mantained by such easie means, he will never take any other Trade upon him:
But he answered I warrant you he is Some Runagate Rogue, and so long as he can be maintained by such easy means, he will never take any other Trade upon him:
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it is not for thy goodness, or Righteousness, that these Afflictions light on thee. But he reply'd, O good Master, some Comfort, good Master, some Relief;
it is not for thy Goodness, or Righteousness, that these Afflictions Light on thee. But he replied, Oh good Master, Some Comfort, good Master, Some Relief;
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And this Poor mans Throat being dry with Crying, his Heart fainting for want of Comfort, his tongue cleaving to the roof of his mouth, being worn out with Fastings and miseries, starved at the Rich Mans Gate.
And this Poor men Throat being dry with Crying, his Heart fainting for want of Comfort, his tongue cleaving to the roof of his Mouth, being worn out with Fastings and misery's, starved At the Rich men Gate.
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and his Blood shall be upon thee, thou shewedst no Mercy unto him, no Mercy shall be shewed to thee, thou stoppedst thy Ears unto his cry, thou shalt cry and not be heard.
and his Blood shall be upon thee, thou shewedst no Mercy unto him, no Mercy shall be showed to thee, thou stoppedst thy Ears unto his cry, thou shalt cry and not be herd.
What did be desire of thee but only Crumbs to save his Life? Is it not a small thing, I pray thee, that thou having abundance of Meat, shouldst see him starve for Bread? That thou flourishing in Purple and Silk, would see Lazarus lye in Rags? That thou seeing even thy Dogs have pity on him, thou wouldst have no pity upon him thy self? What Eyes hadst thou that wouldest not see his Sores? What Ears hadst thou, that wouldest not hear his cry? What Hands hadst thou that would not be stretched out to give, What Heart hadst thou that would not melt in thy Body? What Soul hadst thou, that would not pity his silly Soul, this wretched Body, poor Lazarus? If the stones could speak, they would cry, sie upon thee:
What did be desire of thee but only Crumbs to save his Life? Is it not a small thing, I pray thee, that thou having abundance of Meat, Shouldst see him starve for Bred? That thou flourishing in Purple and Silk, would see Lazarus lie in Rags? That thou seeing even thy Dogs have pity on him, thou Wouldst have no pity upon him thy self? What Eyes Hadst thou that Wouldst not see his Sores? What Ears Hadst thou, that Wouldst not hear his cry? What Hands Hadst thou that would not be stretched out to give, What Heart Hadst thou that would not melt in thy Body? What Soul Hadst thou, that would not pity his silly Soul, this wretched Body, poor Lazarus? If the stones could speak, they would cry, sie upon thee:
Let all Creatures, and the Creator himself forsake him, Angels reject him, Heavens frown at him, Earth open thy Mouth, Hell receive him, Spirits tear him, Devils torment him, let no mercy be shewed unto him that shewed no mercy;
Let all Creatures, and the Creator himself forsake him, Angels reject him, Heavens frown At him, Earth open thy Mouth, Hell receive him, Spirits tear him, Devils torment him, let no mercy be showed unto him that showed no mercy;
Great are the troubles of the Righteous, saith David; not small or few, but great and many, Psalm 34. Again, He will throughly purge his floor, not slightly, nor by halves;
Great Are the Troubles of the Righteous, Says David; not small or few, but great and many, Psalm 34. Again, He will thoroughly purge his floor, not slightly, nor by halves;
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And further to prove this, we have many examples in the Scripture, but that well known out of Job, may not be omitted, whose miseries were more than many, and intolerable:
And further to prove this, we have many Examples in the Scripture, but that well known out of Job, may not be omitted, whose misery's were more than many, and intolerable:
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but only a froward Wise to grieve and vex his heart. Miseria est copia tribulationis, & inopia consolationis, quando multifariè quis patitur: & a nemine relevatur;
but only a froward Wise to grieve and vex his heart. Miseria est copia tribulationis, & Inopia consolationis, quando multifariè quis patitur: & a Nemine relevatur;
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Thirdly, In the Life of the Beggar we noted what he desired in this life, Crumbs, desired to be refreshed with the Crumbs that fell from the rich man's Table.
Thirdly, In the Life of the Beggar we noted what he desired in this life, Crumbs, desired to be refreshed with the Crumbs that fell from the rich Man's Table.
By these words our Lord Jesus doth shew us the frame of a Christians heart, and also the heart and carriage of worldly men towards the Saints of the Lord.
By these words our Lord jesus does show us the frame of a Christians heart, and also the heart and carriage of worldly men towards the Saints of the Lord.
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he hath learned, if he hath learned to be a Christian, to be content with any thing? as Paul saith, I have learned in whatsoevir state I am, therewith to be content.
he hath learned, if he hath learned to be a Christian, to be content with any thing? as Paul Says, I have learned in whatsoevir state I am, therewith to be content.
and give him bodily strength, that thereby he may be the more able to walk in the way of God, he is contented, and he desired to be fed with the Crumbs that fell from the Rich man's Table.
and give him bodily strength, that thereby he may be the more able to walk in the Way of God, he is contented, and he desired to be fed with the Crumbs that fell from the Rich Man's Table.
and if at any time a Child of God should come into a House where there are but two or three ungodly wretches, they do commonly wish either themselves or the Saints out of doors;
and if At any time a Child of God should come into a House where there Are but two or three ungodly wretches, they do commonly wish either themselves or the Saints out of doors;
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though if there come in at the same time a Dog, or a Drunken swearing wretch, which is worse than a Dog, they will make him welcom, he shall sit down with them, and partake of their Dainties.
though if there come in At the same time a Dog, or a Drunken swearing wretch, which is Worse than a Dog, they will make him welcome, he shall fit down with them, and partake of their Dainties.
nay a Dog, than with an honest-hearted Christian? If you say no, what means your four carriage to the People of God? Why do you look on them as if you would eat them up? yet at the very same time,
nay a Dog, than with an honest-hearted Christian? If you say no, what means your four carriage to the People of God? Why do you look on them as if you would eat them up? yet At the very same time,
But if the Saints of God meet together, pray together, and labour to Edify one another, you will stay till Doomsday before you will look into the House where they are.
But if the Saints of God meet together, pray together, and labour to Edify one Another, you will stay till Doomsday before you will look into the House where they Are.
But again, Secondly, In that, Dogs came and licked Lazarus 's Sores, when the Rich Man himself forsook him, we observe that sensible dumb Creatures of the Earth (are in their kinds) better ▪ than many men.
But again, Secondly, In that, Dogs Come and licked Lazarus is Sores, when the Rich Man himself forsook him, we observe that sensible dumb Creatures of the Earth (Are in their Kinds) better ▪ than many men.
Here is the adage fulfilled, Mors optima rapit, deterrima relinquit. Now must I speak of Tragical matters, of Funerals and Obsequies, of Dissolution and Death.
Here is the adage fulfilled, Mors optima rapit, deterrima relinquit. Now must I speak of Tragical matters, of Funerals and Obsequies, of Dissolution and Death.
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Now, when it is said, the Beggar died, and the Rich man died, part of the meaning is, they ceased to be any more in this World I say, partly the meaning is so,
Now, when it is said, the Beggar died, and the Rich man died, part of the meaning is, they ceased to be any more in this World I say, partly the meaning is so,
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but not altogether, though it be altogether the meaning, when some of the Creatures die, yet it is but in part the meaning, when it is said, that Men, Women, or Children die;
but not altogether, though it be altogether the meaning, when Some of the Creatures die, yet it is but in part the meaning, when it is said, that Men, Women, or Children die;
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or else into Prison, to be reserved to the Day of Judgment, were believed, we should not have so many Wantons walk up and down the streets as there do;
or Else into Prison, to be reserved to the Day of Judgement, were believed, we should not have so many Wantons walk up and down the streets as there do;
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and threatned him for his Wickedness, it made him hang down his head, and knock his knees together, Dan. 5. 5, 6. If you read the Verses before, you will find, he was careless,
and threatened him for his Wickedness, it made him hang down his head, and knock his knees together, Dan. 5. 5, 6. If you read the Verses before, you will find, he was careless,
But so soon as he did perceive the Finger of an hand writing, Then (saith the Scripture) the King's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him,
But so soon as he did perceive the Finger of an hand writing, Then (Says the Scripture) the King's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him,
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And the Beggar died; the Saints of the Lord they must be deprived of this Life also, they must yield up the Ghost into the hands of the Lord their God;
And the Beggar died; the Saints of the Lord they must be deprived of this Life also, they must yield up the Ghost into the hands of the Lord their God;
First we noted what became of his Soul, It was carried by Angels into Abrahams Bosom. Whereby we learn the Immortality of the Soul. Pythagoras was the first among the Grecians, that taught the Soul was Immortal.
First we noted what became of his Soul, It was carried by Angels into Abrahams Bosom. Whereby we Learn the Immortality of the Soul. Pythagoras was the First among the Greeks, that taught the Soul was Immortal.
Anima est primum principium vitae per se subsistens, incorporea ac incorruptibilis: The Soul is the first beginning of Life, subsisting of it self, incorporeal and incorruptible.
Anima est primum principium vitae per se subsistens, incorporea ac incorruptibilis: The Soul is the First beginning of Life, subsisting of it self, incorporeal and incorruptible.
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St. Austin, Anima est spiritus, est substantia incorporea, corporis sui vita sensibilis, invisibilis, rationalis, immortalis. The Soul of man is a spiritual, or incorporeal substance, sensible, invisible, reasonable, immortal:
Saint Austin, Anima est spiritus, est Substance incorporea, corporis sui vita sensibilis, Invisibilis, rationalis, Immortal. The Soul of man is a spiritual, or incorporeal substance, sensible, invisible, reasonable, immortal:
Only Man with an Immortal Soul. Lazarus Soul was carried into Abraham 's Bosom, which is a quiet Haven, which the faithful have gotten by the troublesom Navigation of this Life, that is, the Kingdom of Heaven.
Only Man with an Immortal Soul. Lazarus Soul was carried into Abraham is Bosom, which is a quiet Haven, which the faithful have got by the troublesome Navigation of this Life, that is, the Kingdom of Heaven.
Therefore the Souls of the Elect being separated from their Bodies, are in Joy and Rest. As also on the other side, the soul of the Rich man and the Damned,
Therefore the Souls of the Elect being separated from their Bodies, Are in Joy and Rest. As also on the other side, the soul of the Rich man and the Damned,
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after they be separated from their Bodies, are in Hell Torments. And thus much concerning the place whither Lazarus soul was carried, being dead; namely, into Abraham 's Bosom.
After they be separated from their Bodies, Are in Hell Torments. And thus much Concerning the place whither Lazarus soul was carried, being dead; namely, into Abraham is Bosom.
or into everlasting Joy, Psal. 1. But the Ungodly are not so, but are hurried by the Devils into the Bottomless Pit, drawn away in their Wickedness, Prov. 14. 32. for he saith, And in Hell he lift up his Eyes;
or into everlasting Joy, Psalm 1. But the Ungodly Are not so, but Are hurried by the Devils into the Bottomless Pit, drawn away in their Wickedness, Curae 14. 32. for he Says, And in Hell he lift up his Eyes;
when the Ungodly do die, their misery beginneth, for then appear the Devils like so many Lions, waiting every moment till the soul depart from the Body;
when the Ungodly do die, their misery begins, for then appear the Devils like so many Lions, waiting every moment till the soul depart from the Body;
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but do hale it away to their Prison, as I said before, there to be tormented and reserved until the great and dreadful day of Judgment, at which day they must, Body and Soul, receive a final Sentence from the Righteous Judge,
but do hale it away to their Prison, as I said before, there to be tormented and reserved until the great and dreadful day of Judgement, At which day they must, Body and Soul, receive a final Sentence from the Righteous Judge,
But here is the comfort, as the Devils come from Hell to devour the soul (if it be possible, at it's departure) so the Angels of the Lord come from Heaven, to watch over and conduct the soul (in spight of the Devil) safe into Abraham 's bosom.
But Here is the Comfort, as the Devils come from Hell to devour the soul (if it be possible, At it's departure) so the Angels of the Lord come from Heaven, to watch over and conduct the soul (in spite of the devil) safe into Abraham is bosom.
David had the comfort of this, and speaks it forth for the comfort of his Brethren, Psal. 34. 7. saying, The Angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.
David had the Comfort of this, and speaks it forth for the Comfort of his Brothers, Psalm 34. 7. saying, The Angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that Fear him, and Delivereth them.
but especially it is comfortable in the time of distress, at the time of Death, when the Devils beset the Soul with all the Power that Hell can afford them,
but especially it is comfortable in the time of distress, At the time of Death, when the Devils beset the Soul with all the Power that Hell can afford them,
and without us, are Remembrancers of Death. The Sun rising in the East, and setting in the West, sheweth our rising and alling, our coming in and going out of this World.
and without us, Are Remembrancers of Death. The Sun rising in the East, and setting in the West, shows our rising and alling, our coming in and going out of this World.
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And being in Hell Torments, &c. But because none can so well relate miseries, and none can describe the torments of Hell so well as he that hath felt the same, let the Rich man himself speak,
And being in Hell Torments, etc. But Because none can so well relate misery's, and none can describe the torments of Hell so well as he that hath felt the same, let the Rich man himself speak,
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Abraham, here my purple Rayment is flames of fire, my light is darkness, my day night, my companions are Devils! O how they hale me! O how they pull me!
Abraham, Here my purple Raiment is flames of fire, my Light is darkness, my day night, my Sodales Are Devils! O how they hale me! O how they pull me!
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Here my feet are scorched, my hands are seared, my heart is wounded, my eyes are blinded, my ears are dulled, my senses conf• … unded, my tongue is hot, it is very hot: send Lazarus there• … ore, Abraham, with a drop of Water to comfort me;
Here my feet Are scorched, my hands Are seared, my heart is wounded, my eyes Are blinded, my ears Are dulled, my Senses conf• … undead, my tongue is hight, it is very hight: send Lazarus there• … over, Abraham, with a drop of Water to Comfort me;
Thou damned wretch, once thou didst disdain Lazarus, once thou didst re• … se Lazarus, once thou didst scorn Lazarus, now Lazarus shall disdain, refuse, and scorn thee:
Thou damned wretch, once thou didst disdain Lazarus, once thou didst re• … se Lazarus, once thou didst scorn Lazarus, now Lazarus shall disdain, refuse, and scorn thee:
But to conclude all in one word, and to apply all that hath been spoken to this present time and place, let us all in our vocations and places follow the advice of a late Eminent Pen, viz. to learn to have mercy on Lazarus, that is, on our poor Brethren, that we may find mercy,
But to conclude all in one word, and to apply all that hath been spoken to this present time and place, let us all in our vocations and places follow the Advice of a late Eminent Pen, viz. to Learn to have mercy on Lazarus, that is, on our poor Brothers, that we may find mercy,
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and you that are Magistrates of this City, think upon Lazarus that lyeth in your Streets, that pineth at your gates, that starveth in your Prisons for want of Crumbs:
and you that Are Magistrates of this city, think upon Lazarus that lies in your Streets, that pines At your gates, that starves in your Prisons for want of Crumbs:
Who would not hear them? who would not pity them? who would not comfort them? Also see that you chuse good and merciful Officers in your Spittles and Hospitals, that may feed Lazarus, and not fill their own Purses and Bellies, as the rich man did.
Who would not hear them? who would not pity them? who would not Comfort them? Also see that you choose good and merciful Officers in your Spittles and Hospitals, that may feed Lazarus, and not fill their own Purses and Bellies, as the rich man did.
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And you that sit in the seat of Judgment, and are Gods here on earth, let the matter be rightly judged between the rich man and poor Lazarus; let equity be in your right hand, and justice in your left;
And you that fit in the seat of Judgement, and Are God's Here on earth, let the matter be rightly judged between the rich man and poor Lazarus; let equity be in your right hand, and Justice in your left;
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then shall we be with Lazarus in the blessed place of rest, whilst wretched Dives is tormented in Hell flames, (even in that burning prison where angry and enraged Devils shall be his Tormentors to Eternity) where he will be for ever crying and groaning out in this kind of doleful manner following, viz. Oh! cursed, cursed, most accursed Soul, Where am I now? what Friends are those that howl? They seize upon me, they torment me sore, I Shreik with anguish, they in fury roar.
then shall we be with Lazarus in the blessed place of rest, while wretched Dives is tormented in Hell flames, (even in that burning prison where angry and enraged Devils shall be his Tormentors to Eternity) where he will be for ever crying and groaning out in this kind of doleful manner following, viz. Oh! cursed, cursed, most accursed Soul, Where am I now? what Friends Are those that howl? They seize upon me, they torment me soar, I Shriek with anguish, they in fury roar.
Most wretched I, besides the Woes I have, Methinks I hear my bones within my G• … ave, (As troubled with some fatal Trumpets sound) Begin to shake and shiver in the ground.
Most wretched I, beside the Woes I have, Methinks I hear my bones within my G• … have, (As troubled with Some fatal Trumpets found) Begin to shake and shiver in the ground.
and my next step (for ought I know) may be into Eternity of joy or sorrow, where I did but now by Faith see others were, there I my self must quickly really be, there I shall rejoyce with them.
and my next step (for ought I know) may be into Eternity of joy or sorrow, where I did but now by Faith see Others were, there I my self must quickly really be, there I shall rejoice with them.
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If I look but a little before me, I can as it were hear my Friends saying, He is dead, he is dead, he is gone, he is departed, and then (as it were) I might see them haling me out of my Bed,
If I look but a little before me, I can as it were hear my Friends saying, He is dead, he is dead, he is gone, he is departed, and then (as it were) I might see them haling me out of my Bed,
I might see my Grave a digging, and men hired to carry me on their shoulders from my house to my Long Home, Relations and Neighbours following after to see me lodged in the Dust, to lye and rot among the Dead.
I might see my Grave a digging, and men hired to carry me on their shoulders from my house to my Long Home, Relations and Neighbours following After to see me lodged in the Dust, to lie and rot among the Dead.
Oh that I could then work it on my heart, that I must quickly be either in Heaven or Hell, that I have a long Race to run by a short breath, (if I enter Heaven,) a great way to go in a few hours.
O that I could then work it on my heart, that I must quickly be either in Heaven or Hell, that I have a long Raze to run by a short breath, (if I enter Heaven,) a great Way to go in a few hours.
Maximilian the Emperor made his Coffin always to be carried along with him, to this end, that his high Dignity might not make him forget his Mortality.
Maximilian the Emperor made his Coffin always to be carried along with him, to this end, that his high Dignity might not make him forget his Mortality.
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Simonides, when commanded to give the most wholsom rule to live well, willed the Lacedemonian Prince ever to bear in mind, Se tempore brevi moriturum: ere long and he must die.
Simonides, when commanded to give the most wholesome Rule to live well, willed the Lacedaemonian Prince ever to bear in mind, Se tempore brevi moriturum: ere long and he must die.
Great Sultan Saladan, Lord of many Nations and Languages, commanded upon his death-bed, that one shall carry upon a Spears point through all his Camp, the Flag of Death,
Great Sultan Saladan, Lord of many nations and Languages, commanded upon his deathbed, that one shall carry upon a Spears point through all his Camp, the Flag of Death,
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and to proclaim, for all his wealth, Saladan hath nought left, but this winding-sheet, An ensured Ensign of Death triumphing over all the Sons of Adam.
and to proclaim, for all his wealth, Saladan hath nought left, but this winding-sheet, an insured Ensign of Death triumphing over all the Sons of Adam.
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Philip of Macedon gave a Boy a pension every morning to say to him Philippe, memento te hominem esse, Philip remember thou art a man, and therefore must die.
Philip of Macedon gave a Boy a pension every morning to say to him Philip, memento te hominem esse, Philip Remember thou art a man, and Therefore must die.
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after I have taken some silent rest, the noise of the Archangel with his Trumpet, shall awake and raise me, from a Death for sin, to a life of glory.
After I have taken Some silent rest, the noise of the Archangel with his Trumpet, shall awake and raise me, from a Death for since, to a life of glory.
Some ancient Fathers, and some late Writers (says the Lord Manchester) have fixed upon the Love of God; Some, upon the Passion of Christ; Some, upon the Joys of Heaven; Some, upon Contempt of the World; several others, upon divers other subjects:
some ancient Father's, and Some late Writers (Says the Lord Manchester) have fixed upon the Love of God; some, upon the Passion of christ; some, upon the Joys of Heaven; some, upon Contempt of the World; several Others, upon diverse other subject's:
I being in my accustomed retiredness, disengaged from publick affairs (which was but seldom) found it useful, fruitful and delightful, To bestow my thoughts upon my latter end.
I being in my accustomed retiredness, disengaged from public affairs (which was but seldom) found it useful, fruitful and delightful, To bestow my thoughts upon my latter end.
But considering I had passed so much Employment, so many Offices, so long Practice in several professions, I now thought it time to seize on Death, before it seiz'd on me.
But considering I had passed so much Employment, so many Offices, so long Practice in several professions, I now Thought it time to seize on Death, before it seized on me.
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Yet when I was most busie of all, I delighted my self with this comfort, that a time would come, wherein I might live to my self, hoping to have sweet leisure to enjoy my self at last.
Yet when I was most busy of all, I delighted my self with this Comfort, that a time would come, wherein I might live to my self, hoping to have sweet leisure to enjoy my self At last.
I desire a Fortune like my Gown, not long, but fit; fit for my condition; finding by others, that a contented kind of obscurity keeps a Man free from Envy.
I desire a Fortune like my Gown, not long, but fit; fit for my condition; finding by Others, that a contented kind of obscurity keeps a Man free from Envy.
Amidst these thoughts, I had these things in contemplation. 1. What Death was, and the kinds of Death. 2. Secondly, What fears or joys death brings. 3. Thirdly, When Death is to be prepared for, and How. 4. Fourthly, Death approaching, what our last thoughts should be.
Amid these thoughts, I had these things in contemplation. 1. What Death was, and the Kinds of Death. 2. Secondly, What fears or Joys death brings. 3. Thirdly, When Death is to be prepared for, and How. 4. Fourthly, Death approaching, what our last thoughts should be.
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At this Hour, What would a man give to secure his Soul? Quid dabis pro animâ tuâ tunc, qui nunc pro nihi• … o das illam? What wilt thou give then for thy Soul to save it, who dost so prodigally throw it away now for nothing? This thou canst not leave behind thee, that will tell thee whether thou goest,
At this Hour, What would a man give to secure his Soul? Quid Dabis Pro animâ tuâ tunc, qui nunc Pro nihi• … oh das Illam? What wilt thou give then for thy Soul to save it, who dost so prodigally throw it away now for nothing? This thou Canst not leave behind thee, that will tell thee whither thou goest,
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It was a sweet Speech, and might well have become an Elder Body, which a young innocent Child of my own, used in extremity of sickness, Mother, what shall I do? I shall die before I know what death is.
It was a sweet Speech, and might well have become an Elder Body, which a young innocent Child of my own, used in extremity of sickness, Mother, what shall I do? I shall die before I know what death is.
Let a man often and seriously think of dying, then let him sin if he can, said Picus Mirandula. In Sardis there grew an Herb called Appium Sardis, that would make a Man lie laughing when he was deadly sick:
Let a man often and seriously think of dying, then let him since if he can, said Picus Mirandula. In Sardis there grew an Herb called Appium Sardis, that would make a Man lie laughing when he was deadly sick:
an house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens? Why therefore, O my Soul, shouldst thou be loth to part upon fair terms? Thou, O my Soul, to the possession of that happy Mansion, which thy dear Saviour hath, from all Eternity, prepared for thee in his Father's house:
an house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens? Why Therefore, Oh my Soul, Shouldst thou be loath to part upon fair terms? Thou, Oh my Soul, to the possession of that happy Mansion, which thy dear Saviour hath, from all Eternity, prepared for thee in his Father's house:
If we keep a Courser to run a Race, we lead him daily over the place, to acquaint him by degrees with all things in the way, that when he comes upon his speed, he do not start or turn aside for any thing he sees.
If we keep a Courser to run a Raze, we led him daily over the place, to acquaint him by Degrees with all things in the Way, that when he comes upon his speed, he do not start or turn aside for any thing he sees.
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that is, after the appetites, lusts, affections of the flesh, ye shall die. But I bless God, I have nothing to do with the World, nor the World with me.
that is, After the appetites, Lustiest, affections of the Flesh, you shall die. But I bless God, I have nothing to do with the World, nor the World with me.
Press, saith St. Paul, towards the mark for the prize of the high calling, Phil. 3. A good Man, by his good will, would die praying, and do as the Pilgrim doth, go on his way singing, and so adds the pains of singing to that of going;
Press, Says Saint Paul, towards the mark for the prize of the high calling, Philip 3. A good Man, by his good will, would die praying, and do as the Pilgrim does, go on his Way singing, and so adds the pains of singing to that of going;
It was a Speech worthy the commendation, and frequent remembrance of so divine a Bishop as Augustine, which is reported of an aged Father, in his time;
It was a Speech worthy the commendation, and frequent remembrance of so divine a Bishop as Augustine, which is reported of an aged Father, in his time;
So often as he heard of a man that had a quick passage, with little sense of pain, he wished for himself that Euthana• … ie: While he lived he used to set himself between his two friends, Groans and Tears. When he died he called for his Looking-glass commanded to have his Hair and Beard kembed, his reviled cheeks smoothed up.
So often as he herd of a man that had a quick passage, with little sense of pain, he wished for himself that Euthana• … ie: While he lived he used to Set himself between his two Friends, Groans and Tears. When he died he called for his Looking-glass commanded to have his Hair and Beard kembed, his reviled cheeks smoothed up.
For upon Death's approaches, choler • … uming to the Brain, will cause distempers in the most patient Soul. In these cases, the fairest and truest judgment to be made is, that sins of sickness occasioned by violence of Disease in a patient man, are but sins of infirmity ▪ and not to be taken as ill signs or presages;
For upon Death's Approaches, choler • … uming to the Brain, will cause distempers in the most patient Soul. In these cases, the Fairest and Truest judgement to be made is, that Sins of sickness occasioned by violence of Disease in a patient man, Are but Sins of infirmity ▪ and not to be taken as ill Signs or presages;
I have but small acquaintance with the future State, but this I'm sure there will be no change that will be so surprizing to me as that By Death. It is a thing of which I know but little,
I have but small acquaintance with the future State, but this I'm sure there will be no change that will be so surprising to me as that By Death. It is a thing of which I know but little,
And to an unknown somewhere wing away; When Time shall be Eternity, and thou ▪ (not how ▪ Shalt be thou know'st not what, and live thou know'st II. Amazing State! no wonder that we dread To think of Death, or view the Dead, Thou'rt all wrapt up in the Clouds,
And to an unknown somewhere wing away; When Time shall be Eternity, and thou ▪ (not how ▪ Shalt be thou Knowest not what, and live thou Knowest II Amazing State! no wonder that we dread To think of Death, or view the Dead, Thou'rt all wrapped up in the Clouds,
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as if to thee Our very knowledge had Antipathy. Death could not a more sad retinue find, Sickness and pain before, and darkness a• … behind. III. Some courteous Ghost tell this great Secrecy, What 'tis you are, and we must be.
as if to thee Our very knowledge had Antipathy. Death could not a more sad retinue find, Sickness and pain before, and darkness a• … behind. III. some courteous Ghost tell this great Secrecy, What it's you Are, and we must be.
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You warn us of approaching Death, and why May we not know from you what 'tis to dye? But you having shot the Gulph, delight to see Succeeding Souls plunge in with like uncertainty. IV. When Life 's close knot by writ from Destiny, Disease shall cut,
You warn us of approaching Death, and why May we not know from you what it's to die? But you having shot the Gulf, delight to see Succeeding Souls plunge in with like uncertainty. IV. When Life is close knot by writ from Destiny, Disease shall Cut,
'Tis certain my Soul will then preserve the faculties that are natural to it, viz. to understand, to will, to remember, as 'tis represented to us under the Parable of Dives and Lazarus: But alas!
It's certain my Soul will then preserve the faculties that Are natural to it, viz. to understand, to will, to Remember, as it's represented to us under the Parable of Dives and Lazarus: But alas!
we little know how the People of the disembodied Societies act, and will, and understand, and communicate their thoughts to one another, and therefore I long to know it.
we little know how the People of the disembodied Societies act, and will, and understand, and communicate their thoughts to one Another, and Therefore I long to know it.
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I firmly think when a mans body is taken from him hy Death, he is turned into all Thought and Spirit. How great will be his Thought when it is without any hinderance from these material Organs that now obstruct its Operations? In that Eternity (as one expresses it) the whole power of the Soul runs together one and the same way.
I firmly think when a men body is taken from him high Death, he is turned into all Thought and Spirit. How great will be his Thought when it is without any hindrance from these material Organs that now obstruct its Operations? In that Eternity (as one Expresses it) the Whole power of the Soul runs together one and the same Way.
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These things have occasioned great variety of Thoughts in me, and my Soul when it looks towards the other World and thinks it self near, it can no more cease to be inquisitive about it,
These things have occasioned great variety of Thoughts in me, and my Soul when it looks towards the other World and thinks it self near, it can no more cease to be inquisitive about it,
WHen Mary came where Jesus was, and saw him, she fell down at his feet, saying unto him, Lord if thou hadst been here, my Brother had not died, Jo. 11. 32. She wept indeed, yet it was but for 〈 ◊ 〉 Brother;
WHen Mary Come where jesus was, and saw him, she fell down At his feet, saying unto him, Lord if thou Hadst been Here, my Brother had not died, John 11. 32. She wept indeed, yet it was but for 〈 ◊ 〉 Brother;
O what shall I do for my head, my guide, my heart, my Husband? Were my Saviour upon Earth again, I could send one to him as Mary did, who should say, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is dead.
O what shall I do for my head, my guide, my heart, my Husband? Were my Saviour upon Earth again, I could send one to him as Marry did, who should say, Lord, behold, he whom thou Lovest is dead.
When Sarah died in Kirjath-Arba, Abraham stood up from before his deceased Wife, and spake unto the Sons of Heth, saying, I am a stranger, and a Sojourner with you:
When Sarah died in Kirjath-arba, Abraham stood up from before his deceased Wife, and spoke unto the Sons of Heth, saying, I am a stranger, and a Sojourner with you:
Give me a Possession, and a burying place with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight, Gen. 23. 3, 4. Though he so tenderly affected her whilst she was living,
Give me a Possession, and a burying place with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sighed, Gen. 23. 3, 4. Though he so tenderly affected her while she was living,
Even when his body shall be layed to sleep in the grave, if I mourn too much, it will be justly suspected that too much I loved the worst of my Husband.
Even when his body shall be laid to sleep in the grave, if I mourn too much, it will be justly suspected that too much I loved the worst of my Husband.
But why sit I musing in these pensive thoughts when I should rather prepare for the burial of the dead? Have I taken a course for the place of his Rest, where his cold body may be laid to sleep? This is a duty which every age hath been careful to perform.
But why fit I musing in these pensive thoughts when I should rather prepare for the burial of the dead? Have I taken a course for the place of his Rest, where his cold body may be laid to sleep? This is a duty which every age hath been careful to perform.
and his Soul be not filled with good, and also that he have no burial, I say that an untimely birth is better than he, Eccles. 6. 3. When the Man of God had disobeyed his command, the old Prophet told him, saying, Thy Carcass shall not come into the Sepulcher of thy Fathers, 1 King. 13. 22. This Curse was accounted as full of dread,
and his Soul be not filled with good, and also that he have no burial, I say that an untimely birth is better than he, Eccles. 6. 3. When the Man of God had disobeyed his command, the old Prophet told him, saying, Thy Carcase shall not come into the Sepulcher of thy Father's, 1 King. 13. 22. This Curse was accounted as full of dread,
for he only of Jeroboam shall come to the Grave, because in him there is found some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam, 1 Kings 14. 12, 13. Again,
for he only of Jeroboam shall come to the Grave, Because in him there is found Some good thing towards the Lord God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam, 1 Kings 14. 12, 13. Again,
yet accounted it his duty to attend on the funeral of his deceased Father, and therefore desired, saying, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my Father, cap. 8. 21.
yet accounted it his duty to attend on the funeral of his deceased Father, and Therefore desired, saying, Lord, suffer me First to go and bury my Father, cap. 8. 21.
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whether in the fields, or whether in our Golgotha's? No doubtless, for even the laws of our land are so justly severe against Idolaters, that we suffer not the convicted to be buried in our ground which is dedicated to this use.
whither in the fields, or whither in our Golgotha's? No doubtless, for even the laws of our land Are so justly severe against Idolaters, that we suffer not the convicted to be buried in our ground which is dedicated to this use.
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yet there is some reason we should be buried so near as we may, that as our bodies were injoyned a mutual society in the time of life so they might also sleep together in the silent dust.
yet there is Some reason we should be buried so near as we may, that as our bodies were enjoined a mutual society in the time of life so they might also sleep together in the silent dust.
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When Barzillai was offered a favour from King David, and wooed to spend his time at the Court, he besought the King, saying, Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city,
When Barzillai was offered a favour from King David, and wooed to spend his time At the Court, he besought the King, saying, Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own City,
and be buried by the grave of my Father, and of my Mother, 2 Sam. 19. 37. Friends have ever desired to lye by friends, that those especially who were knit together in blood & affection, might be joyned together in their earth and ashes. In the Cave of Machpelah which Abraham bought of Ephron for four hundred shekels of silver, was buried both himself, and Sarah his wife, Gen. 23. 16. There lay Isaac, and Rebekah his wife, cap. 49. 31. and there lay Leah, and Jacob her husband, chap. 50. 13. Though Saphira died by the judgment of God for the lye she had told:
and be buried by the grave of my Father, and of my Mother, 2 Sam. 19. 37. Friends have ever desired to lie by Friends, that those especially who were knit together in blood & affection, might be joined together in their earth and Ashes. In the Cave of Machpelah which Abraham bought of Ephron for four hundred shekels of silver, was buried both himself, and Sarah his wife, Gen. 23. 16. There lay Isaac, and Rebekah his wife, cap. 49. 31. and there lay Leah, and Jacob her husband, chap. 50. 13. Though Sapphira died by the judgement of God for the lie she had told:
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and carried her forth, and buried her by her Husband, Act. 5. 10. It is therefore convenient that I choose a place for burial of my Husband, where (if so it may be) I my self may be layed.
and carried her forth, and buried her by her Husband, Act. 5. 10. It is Therefore convenient that I choose a place for burial of my Husband, where (if so it may be) I my self may be laid.
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Although the bones of Jacob were carried into the land of Canaan, and buried in the c• … ve of the field of Machpelah which Abraham bought, according as he had made his son Joseph swear to him before his death, Gen. 50. 13. 5. yet he had formerly buried his beloved Rachel in the way to Ephrah, which is Bethlehem,
Although the bones of Jacob were carried into the land of Canaan, and buried in the c• … we of the field of Machpelah which Abraham bought, according as he had made his son Joseph swear to him before his death, Gen. 50. 13. 5. yet he had formerly buried his Beloved Rachel in the Way to Ephraim, which is Bethlehem,
Those Bells which so mournfully accord in their Tunes, invite my Neighbours to come to the Funeral; yet not to appear with empty Eyes, unless they come to learn how to weep.
Those Bells' which so mournfully accord in their Tunis, invite my Neighbours to come to the Funeral; yet not to appear with empty Eyes, unless they come to Learn how to weep.
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But (lest I should forget the greater happiness of the marriage with the • … amb) even this Herb which served at our Wedding does attend at the Funeral. O methinks these Spriggs have sad Rhetorick sitting on their leaves;
But (lest I should forget the greater happiness of the marriage with the • … Ambassadors) even this Herb which served At our Wedding does attend At the Funeral. Oh methinks these Sprigs have sad Rhetoric sitting on their leaves;
or taught, but God's decree of Man's Mortality? The chief Speaker and Orator is he who hath now forgotten to speak; for the locking up of his Senses, the silence of his Tongue, and the coldness of his pale and frozen Body, have more force to prove the shortness of our Lives, than the most Eloquent Strains of the best Rhetorician. These Bells assure me, that my Life is but a sound, a noise, an air:
or taught, but God's Decree of Man's Mortality? The chief Speaker and Orator is he who hath now forgotten to speak; for the locking up of his Senses, the silence of his Tongue, and the coldness of his pale and frozen Body, have more force to prove the shortness of our Lives, than the most Eloquent Strains of the best Rhetorician. These Bells' assure me, that my Life is but a found, a noise, an air:
when my Heart doth call, teach me Mortality in their hasty falling. And who can choose but weep for the shortness of our Lives? Who can forbear a Tear at the Funeral of a Friend? It was a curse inflicted upou the wicked Jews, that they neither should be buried, nor yet lamented.
when my Heart does call, teach me Mortality in their hasty falling. And who can choose but weep for the shortness of our Lives? Who can forbear a Tear At the Funeral of a Friend? It was a curse inflicted upou the wicked jews, that they neither should be buried, nor yet lamented.
and their carkasses shall be meat for the fowls of heaven, and for the beasts of the earth, Jer. 16. 4. Grace must, and most willingly shall have the chief predominance;
and their carcases shall be meat for the fowls of heaven, and for the beasts of the earth, Jer. 16. 4. Grace must, and most willingly shall have the chief predominance;
and the Jews saw Mary rise up hastily, and go out, they little imagined that she went to meet the Lord of Life: but they followed her, saying, She goeth unto the Grave to weep there, Jo. 11. 31. When her Brother Lazarus was dead, she wept,
and the jews saw Marry rise up hastily, and go out, they little imagined that she went to meet the Lord of Life: but they followed her, saying, She Goes unto the Grave to weep there, John 11. 31. When her Brother Lazarus was dead, she wept,
And when Christ did see them all thus weeping, he was so far from blaming them, that he wept himself, ver. 35. When Josiah was slain, his servants took him out of the Chariot wherein he was wounded,
And when christ did see them all thus weeping, he was so Far from blaming them, that he wept himself, ver. 35. When Josiah was slave, his Servants took him out of the Chariot wherein he was wounded,
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and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah, 2 Chron. 35. 24. When Samuel was dead, all Israel lamented him, and buried him in Ramah, in his own City, 1 Sam. 28. 3. When the old Prophet took up the Carkass of the Man of God, who had been slain by a Lion, he laid it upon the Ass, and brought it back;
and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for Josiah, 2 Chronicles 35. 24. When Samuel was dead, all Israel lamented him, and buried him in Ramah, in his own city, 1 Sam. 28. 3. When the old Prophet took up the Carcase of the Man of God, who had been slave by a lion, he laid it upon the Ass, and brought it back;
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Alas my Brother, 1 Kings 13. 29, 30. The Children of Israel wept for Moses in the Plain of Moab thirty days, Deut. 34. 8. Though Samuel took his leave,
Alas my Brother, 1 Kings 13. 29, 30. The Children of Israel wept for Moses in the Plain of Moab thirty days, Deuteronomy 34. 8. Though Samuel took his leave,
yet it was a custom in Israel, that the Daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the Daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite, four days in a year, Jud. 11. 39, 40. When Stephen was stoned, devo• … Men carried hi• … to his burial,
yet it was a custom in Israel, that the Daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the Daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite, four days in a year, Jud. 11. 39, 40. When Stephen was stoned, devo• … Men carried hi• … to his burial,
and made great lamentation over him, Acts 8. 2. When Hezekiah slept with his Fathers, he was buried in the chiefest of the Sepulchres of the Sons of David;
and made great lamentation over him, Acts 8. 2. When Hezekiah slept with his Father's, he was buried in the chiefest of the Sepulchres of the Sons of David;
and all Judah, and the Inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour at his Death, 2 Chr. 32. 33. When Mary Magdalen stood weeping at the feet of my Saviour, and did wash his Feet with Tears,
and all Judah, and the Inhabitants of Jerusalem did him honour At his Death, 2 Christ 32. 33. When Marry Magdalen stood weeping At the feet of my Saviour, and did wash his Feet with Tears,
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and wiped them with the hairs of her head, and brought an Alabaster Box of Ointment, and anointed him with the Ointment, Luke 7. 37, 38. He was so far from disliking it in her, that he checked his Disciples who had indignation at the Act,
and wiped them with the hairs of her head, and brought an Alabaster Box of Ointment, and anointed him with the Ointment, Lycia 7. 37, 38. He was so Far from disliking it in her, that he checked his Disciples who had Indignation At the Act,
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and therefore said, To what purpose is this waste? Yea, he reproved them, and said unto them, Why trouble ye the Woman? For she hath wrought a good work upon me:
and Therefore said, To what purpose is this waste? Yea, he reproved them, and said unto them, Why trouble you the Woman? For she hath wrought a good work upon me:
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And yet so far was Christ from blaming her for her Tears, that he not only decreed the publishing of this Act through the World where the Gospel should be preached, and that for a Memorial of her, Mat. 26. 13. but he likewise upbraided Simon with the tears of the sinner,
And yet so Far was christ from blaming her for her Tears, that he not only decreed the publishing of this Act through the World where the Gospel should be preached, and that for a Memorial of her, Mathew 26. 13. but he likewise upbraided Simon with the tears of the sinner,
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A Friend (saith King Solomon) loveth at all times, and a Brother is born for adversity, Prov. 17. 17. Friendship which is begotten by the outward form,
A Friend (Says King Solomon) loves At all times, and a Brother is born for adversity, Curae 17. 17. Friendship which is begotten by the outward from,
But is this the adversity for which he was born, according to King Solomon? Did the Wise Man intend that a Brother is born to bring Adversity? Or rather to comfort us in the time of Adversity? Had he been a cause of my least disturbance while he was living, he would have eased my grief by grieving himself.
But is this the adversity for which he was born, according to King Solomon? Did the Wise Man intend that a Brother is born to bring Adversity? Or rather to Comfort us in the time of Adversity? Had he been a cause of my least disturbance while he was living, he would have eased my grief by grieving himself.
and who then can blame me if my sorrows in some measure keep pace with my love? O what tie can be so great as that of affection? What love so great as of a Brother and Sister? And yet so vain is Man,
and who then can blame me if my sorrows in Some measure keep pace with my love? O what tie can be so great as that of affection? What love so great as of a Brother and Sister? And yet so vain is Man,
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The Lord did threaten to set the Egyptians against the Egyptians, and that they should fight every one against his Brother, Is. 19. 2. Those Egyptians were heathens, and Enemies to the Church;
The Lord did threaten to Set the egyptians against the egyptians, and that they should fight every one against his Brother, Is. 19. 2. Those egyptians were Heathens, and Enemies to the Church;
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but my Brother and I were united both in the Profession and the Love of Christianity: and yet through our sins I fear that even we destroy each other. My sins are partly punished in his death:
but my Brother and I were united both in the Profession and the Love of Christianity: and yet through our Sins I Fear that even we destroy each other. My Sins Are partly punished in his death:
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Such love as ours did not always possess the hearts of some as nearly allyed? which maketh me sigh to think that ever there were any which had layen successively in the self same womb,
Such love as ours did not always possess the hearts of Some as nearly allied? which makes me sighs to think that ever there were any which had lain successively in the self same womb,
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What secret Devil did guide both the tongue and the hand of Joab, when under the colour of friendship he asked Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And took him by the beard with the right hand to kiss him, 2. Sam. 20. 9. and yet even at that time smote him with his sword in the fifth ribb,
What secret devil did guide both the tongue and the hand of Joab, when under the colour of friendship he asked Amasa, Art thou in health, my brother? And took him by the beard with the right hand to kiss him, 2. Sam. 20. 9. and yet even At that time smote him with his sword in the fifth rib,
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and shed out his bowels to the ground that he died? v. 10. What cursed fiend did guide the tongue of that wicked miscreant whom the Psalmist chargeth thus,
and shed out his bowels to the ground that he died? v. 10. What cursed fiend did guide the tongue of that wicked miscreant whom the Psalmist charges thus,
O no, we took sweet Counsel together, and walked unto the House of God in company, Psal. 55. 14. I may say of him as Nehemiah spake of Hanani the Ruler of the Pallace, He was a faithful man,
O no, we took sweet Counsel together, and walked unto the House of God in company, Psalm 55. 14. I may say of him as Nehemiah spoke of Hanani the Ruler of the Palace, He was a faithful man,
yet neither his Counsel, nor his society, nor his fidelity, nor his Religion could preserve him from the sentence of a temporal death. O what would I not do to call him back again? What would I not give to have him restored to life again? But all that I can either do or give, cannot perswade his Soul to return back to its Prison.
yet neither his Counsel, nor his society, nor his Fidis, nor his Religion could preserve him from the sentence of a temporal death. Oh what would I not do to call him back again? What would I not give to have him restored to life again? But all that I can either doe or give, cannot persuade his Soul to return back to its Prison.
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This I may do without any check either of reason, or religion. It was a curse which God did inflict upon Jehojakim for his sins, That they should not lament for him, saying, Ah my Brother, Jer. 22. 17, 18. But on the contrary, when Deborah (though she was but Rebekah 's Nurse) was buried beneath Bethel under an Oak, the name of it was called Allon-Bachuth, the Oak of weeping, Gen. 35. 8. When the enemies of David were visited by sickness, he behaved himself as though they had been his Friends, or his Brethren:
This I may do without any check either of reason, or Religion. It was a curse which God did inflict upon Jehoiakim for his Sins, That they should not lament for him, saying, Ah my Brother, Jer. 22. 17, 18. But on the contrary, when Deborah (though she was but Rebekah is Nurse) was buried beneath Bethel under an Oak, the name of it was called Allon-Bachuth, the Oak of weeping, Gen. 35. 8. When the enemies of David were visited by sickness, he behaved himself as though they had been his Friends, or his Brothers:
Yea he bowed down heavily, as one that mo• … rneth for his Mother, Ps. 35. 14. But he who now is dead was not my enemy, but my friend, yea and no common friend, but a Brother:
Yea he bowed down heavily, as one that mo• … rneth for his Mother, Ps. 35. 14. But he who now is dead was not my enemy, but my friend, yea and no Common friend, but a Brother:
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yet I should not be despised, Cant. 8. 1. I will lament him as David did Saul and Jonathan, and say, the Beauty of Israel is dead, 2 Sam. 1 19. he was lovely and pleasant in his life, ver. 23. I am distressed for thee, my Brother;
yet I should not be despised, Cant 8. 1. I will lament him as David did Saul and Johnathan, and say, the Beauty of Israel is dead, 2 Sam. 1 19. he was lovely and pleasant in his life, ver. 23. I am distressed for thee, my Brother;
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But what advantage to the dead are the tears of the living? Can my sighs inspire life into his bosom? Can a draught of my tears fetch him back again to life? O no:
But what advantage to the dead Are the tears of the living? Can my sighs inspire life into his bosom? Can a draught of my tears fetch him back again to life? O no:
Why then do I take on, as if I either suspected his happiness, or doubted of following him? What comfort can it bring to his body of earth, to have it cabined in the Grave with his dispersing ashes? The dust of both of us may mix in the vault,
Why then do I take on, as if I either suspected his happiness, or doubted of following him? What Comfort can it bring to his body of earth, to have it cabined in the Grave with his dispersing Ashes? The dust of both of us may mix in the vault,
I will no more disturb the peace of my mind, since that cannot help me to the company of him. Weep indeed I do; I am enforced unto it: 'tis the law of nature; 'tis an act of necessity; I cannot avoid it.
I will no more disturb the peace of my mind, since that cannot help me to the company of him. Weep indeed I do; I am Enforced unto it: it's the law of nature; it's an act of necessity; I cannot avoid it.
First, he saith that this is the end of all men, he speaks therefore of such a mourning, as is upon the end of men, upon the departure of men out of this World:
First, he Says that this is the end of all men, he speaks Therefore of such a mourning, as is upon the end of men, upon the departure of men out of this World:
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In a word, By the House of mourning, he meaneth a house wherein some one is dead, which giveth occasion to the parties that dwell there, of sorrow and mourning for their departed friend.
In a word, By the House of mourning, he means a house wherein Some one is dead, which gives occasion to the parties that dwell there, of sorrow and mourning for their departed friend.
When Sarah died, the text saith, that Abraham came to Mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her, Gen. 23. 2. And Esau, when he speaks of the death of his Father Isaac, he calleth the time of his death, the time of Mourning, the days of Mourning for my Father are at hand, Gen. 27. 41. So Joseph when his Father was dead, it is said that he mourned for his Father seven days, Gen. 50. 10. When Samuel was dead, all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, 2 Sam. 25. 1. When Josiah was dead, there was such a great lamentation for him, that it became a pattern of excessive mourning;
When Sarah died, the text Says, that Abraham Come to Mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her, Gen. 23. 2. And Esau, when he speaks of the death of his Father Isaac, he calls the time of his death, the time of Mourning, the days of Mourning for my Father Are At hand, Gen. 27. 41. So Joseph when his Father was dead, it is said that he mourned for his Father seven days, Gen. 50. 10. When Samuel was dead, all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, 2 Sam. 25. 1. When Josiah was dead, there was such a great lamentation for him, that it became a pattern of excessive mourning;
In that day there shall be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the Valley of Megiddon, zach. 12. 10. Our Saviour Christ when he looked upon Lazarus, he wept, because he was dead.
In that day there shall be a great mourning in Jerusalem, as the mourning of Hadadrimmon in the Valley of Megiddo, Zach. 12. 10. Our Saviour christ when he looked upon Lazarus, he wept, Because he was dead.
And those Ephesians, this was it that broke their hearts, they sorrowed most of all for the words which St. Paul Spake, that they should see his face no more, Acts 20. 38. We come now to the proof of the point, why going to the House of Mourning, taking these occasions to affect our hearts, is better than to go to the House of Feasting, than to take occasions of delighting our selves in outward things.
And those Ephesians, this was it that broke their hearts, they sorrowed most of all for the words which Saint Paul Spoke, that they should see his face no more, Acts 20. 38. We come now to the proof of the point, why going to the House of Mourning, taking these occasions to affect our hearts, is better than to go to the House of Feasting, than to take occasions of delighting our selves in outward things.
So that the main point, that in this place the wise man intendeth, is but thus much, I will deliver it in the very words of the Text, we need not vary from them at all.
So that the main point, that in this place the wise man intends, is but thus much, I will deliver it in the very words of the Text, we need not vary from them At all.
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It is said of Enoch, that he was translated, that he should not see death, Heb. 11. 5. And of Elijah, that he went up by a whirl-wind into heaven in a chariot of fire, 2 King. 2. 11. These men did not die.
It is said of Enoch, that he was translated, that he should not see death, Hebrew 11. 5. And of Elijah, that he went up by a whirlwind into heaven in a chariot of fire, 2 King. 2. 11. These men did not die.
To this, I answer briefly, Particular and extraordinary examples, do not frustrate general rules: God may sometimes dispense with some particular men, and yet the rule remain firm.
To this, I answer briefly, Particular and extraordinary Examples, do not frustrate general rules: God may sometime dispense with Some particular men, and yet the Rule remain firm.
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Think with your selves seriously, here is such a Minister, such a Christian friend, that husband and wife, that parent and child, a time of parting will come;
Think with your selves seriously, Here is such a Minister, such a Christian friend, that husband and wife, that parent and child, a time of parting will come;
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let us make it easie now, by making good use of one another while we live, that when friends are took away, we may have cause to thank God, that we have had communion,
let us make it easy now, by making good use of one Another while we live, that when Friends Are took away, we may have cause to thank God, that we have had communion,
see it in Abraham and Sarah, though Abraham loved Sarah dearly, yet Death parted them, Let me have a place to bury my Dead out of my sight, Gen. 23. It parteth Father and Child, how unwilling soever they be:
see it in Abraham and Sarah, though Abraham loved Sarah dearly, yet Death parted them, Let me have a place to bury my Dead out of my sighed, Gen. 23. It parts Father and Child, how unwilling soever they be:
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see it in the case of the people of Israels lamenting the death of Samuel; & in the case of the Ephesians, at the parting of S. Paul, sorrowing especially when they heard they should see his face no more.
see it in the case of the people of Israel's lamenting the death of Samuel; & in the case of the Ephesians, At the parting of S. Paul, sorrowing especially when they herd they should see his face no more.
see it in the separation that was made by death, between David and Jonathan, that were so knit together in their love, that he bewaileth him, Woe is me for my brother Jonathan, 2 Sam. 1. 9.
see it in the separation that was made by death, between David and Johnathan, that were so knit together in their love, that he bewaileth him, Woe is me for my brother Johnathan, 2 Sam. 1. 9.
You have taken away my Gods (saith he) and what have I more, Judg. 8. 24. This now is an ill taking to heart the death of friends, to mourn as men without l• … pe.
You have taken away my God's (Says he) and what have I more, Judges 8. 24. This now is an ill taking to heart the death of Friends, to mourn as men without l• … pe.
If they see another in some great and violent tentation, strugling against many tentations, they conclude presently, certainly such are in a worser case than others.
If they see Another in Some great and violent tentation, struggling against many tentations, they conclude presently, Certainly such Are in a Worse case than Others.
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I may say to all these, as Christ said once to those that told him of the eighteen men upon whom the Tower in Siloe fell, think you that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Hierusalem? Luke 13. 4. Or rather,
I may say to all these, as christ said once to those that told him of the eighteen men upon whom the Tower in Siloe fell, think you that they were Sinners above all men that dwelled in Jerusalem? Lycia 13. 4. Or rather,
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and to the wicked, Eccles. 9. 2. Learn to judge righteous judgment, to judge wisely of the death of others, take heed of condemning the generation of the just.
and to the wicked, Eccles. 9. 2. Learn to judge righteous judgement, to judge wisely of the death of Others, take heed of condemning the generation of the just.
Doth such a man die by an ordinary sickness, having his understanding, and memory continued to the end? Doth such a man die in inward peace and comfort, with clear and evident apprehensions of Gods love,
Does such a man die by an ordinary sickness, having his understanding, and memory continued to the end? Does such a man die in inward peace and Comfort, with clear and evident apprehensions of God's love,
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so that he can with Simeon say, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace? Luke 2. 29. What use shouldest thou that livest make of this now? Certainly, let the sweetness of their death, make thee in love with the goodness of their lives.
so that he can with Simeon say, Lord, now Lettest thou thy servant depart in peace? Luke 2. 29. What use Shouldst thou that Livest make of this now? Certainly, let the sweetness of their death, make thee in love with the Goodness of their lives.
I must out of the world, how have I lived when I was in the world? had GOD any glory by me? had men any good by me? have I furthered my account against the day reckoning, that I may give it up with joy.
I must out of the world, how have I lived when I was in the world? had GOD any glory by me? had men any good by me? have I furthered my account against the day reckoning, that I may give it up with joy.
HEre you have a large Description of that incomparable Love which our princely Prophet David, that good King of Israel, did bear towards his Son, who was no sooner visited with sickness,
Here you have a large Description of that incomparable Love which our princely Prophet David, that good King of Israel, did bear towards his Son, who was no sooner visited with sickness,
but that his most loving, tender and indulgent Father made earnest supplication and Prayer unto Almighty God, the only Physician both of Soul and Body, to restore him to his wonted Health again;
but that his most loving, tender and indulgent Father made earnest supplication and Prayer unto Almighty God, the only physician both of Soul and Body, to restore him to his wonted Health again;
which when he saw how that it could not be gained, like one in a trance presently fell down upon the ground, where he (so long as his innocent Child could move) did lye both night and day;
which when he saw how that it could not be gained, like one in a trance presently fell down upon the ground, where he (so long as his innocent Child could move) did lie both night and day;
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ever fasting, weeping, and crying out most lamentably, as it is evident, ver. 16. saying, O who, who shall deliver this poor Soul from the cruel jaws of all-devouring Death? Wherefore,
ever fasting, weeping, and crying out most lamentably, as it is evident, ver. 16. saying, Oh who, who shall deliver this poor Soul from the cruel Jaws of all-devouring Death? Wherefore,
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but now I can, and this is my reason: For now he is dead. In these words, as they distribute themselves you have these three following Circumstances, regardable. First, A serious Consideration; But now he is dead.
but now I can, and this is my reason: For now he is dead. In these words, as they distribute themselves you have these three following circumstances, regardable. First, A serious Consideration; But now he is dead.
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and that was, Why shall I fast any longer? Why shall I weep, and cry thus mournfully both day and night, seeing he is dead and gone? No, I will not do it;
and that was, Why shall I fast any longer? Why shall I weep, and cry thus mournfully both day and night, seeing he is dead and gone? No, I will not do it;
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for if I should, it would not bring him again, it would not revive, but still add more grief unto my fable thoughts, which are too grievous and sorrowful for me a forlorn creature to endure.
for if I should, it would not bring him again, it would not revive, but still add more grief unto my fable thoughts, which Are too grievous and sorrowful for me a forlorn creature to endure.
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But now for the better adavancement of your knowledge, and the better managing of my discourse, you may with me consider these four following particulars, which (as it is most requisite and necessary) are to be treated of severally.
But now for the better adavancement of your knowledge, and the better managing of my discourse, you may with me Consider these four following particulars, which (as it is most requisite and necessary) Are to be treated of severally.
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Now the very first in this Tragical Chorus is King David, that sweet Singer of Israel, who was so loving and tender-hearted, that he could not forbear to sympathize, condole,
Now the very First in this Tragical Chorus is King David, that sweet Singer of Israel, who was so loving and tender-hearted, that he could not forbear to sympathise, condole,
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and to have a natural compassion on all, as his own words give warrant, Psal. 35. 13. For, saith he there, As soon as I perceived that my neighbours grew sick, I could not refrain my self from mourning,
and to have a natural compassion on all, as his own words give warrant, Psalm 35. 13. For, Says he there, As soon as I perceived that my neighbours grew sick, I could not refrain my self from mourning,
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it still disburdens the heart, by opening its sluces, and dischargeth Conchas in canales, Cisterns into Conduit-pipes, which run like Rivers of water, Psal. 119. 136. And therefore, says holy David, Mine eyes gush out with rivers of water:
it still disburdens the heart, by opening its sluices, and dischargeth Conchas in Channels, Cisterns into Conduit-pipes, which run like rivers of water, Psalm 119. 136. And Therefore, Says holy David, Mine eyes gush out with Rivers of water:
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until that he himself did pass into the low Chambers of death? Seven days (like Job in his troubles) he turned and tossed himself upon the ground, still crying out most mournfully,
until that he himself did pass into the low Chambers of death? Seven days (like Job in his Troubles) he turned and tossed himself upon the ground, still crying out most mournfully,
Yet further, if that you do but look upon this princely Prophet and good King, in his Obsequies for his Son Absolom, you will find him no otherwise affected,
Yet further, if that you do but look upon this princely Prophet and good King, in his Obsequies for his Son Absalom, you will find him not otherwise affected,
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than he was for this poor Infant, as it is made manifest, 2 Sam. 18. 33. Oh! Absolom, Absolom (faith he there by way of Epizeuxis when that the sad tidings concerning the death of his well-beloved son had arrived unto his kdowledg) I would to God that I had given up the Ghost, and died for thee;
than he was for this poor Infant, as it is made manifest, 2 Sam. 18. 33. Oh! Absalom, Absalom (faith he there by Way of Epizeuxis when that the sad tidings Concerning the death of his well-beloved son had arrived unto his kdowledg) I would to God that I had given up the Ghost, and died for thee;
As soon as he perceived Cushi to draw near unto him, ver. 32. then, yea even then he had an Earthquake in his Soul, his faculties were all set on fire,
As soon as he perceived Cushi to draw near unto him, ver. 32. then, yea even then he had an Earthquake in his Soul, his faculties were all Set on fire,
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nor our old Grandsire Adam, the Father of the Living, for his slain Son Abel, than holy David that good King of Israel did here for these two Sons of his;
nor our old Grandsire Adam, the Father of the Living, for his slave Son Abel, than holy David that good King of Israel did Here for these two Sons of his;
but especially for Absalom. 'Tis true, so long as the sweet Babe was alive, still striving and strugling in his sight daily and hourly for Death, which (like that Serpent Regulus) by no Charms can be charmed; he took on most grievously:
but especially for Absalom. It's true, so long as the sweet Babe was alive, still striving and struggling in his sighed daily and hourly for Death, which (like that Serpent Regulus) by no Charms can be charmed; he took on most grievously:
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and prolong his days here with me in this habitable Orb, but now it hath pleased almighty God to take unto himself my dear Child out of this miserable world, wherefore should I fast? wherefore should I take on thus sadly, being all is in vain? No, I will not do it, I will not be guilty of such a great Offence:
and prolong his days Here with me in this habitable Orb, but now it hath pleased almighty God to take unto himself my dear Child out of this miserable world, Wherefore should I fast? Wherefore should I take on thus sadly, being all is in vain? No, I will not do it, I will not be guilty of such a great Offence:
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for now he is dead, wherefore should, &c. Daniel that holy Prophet was of such a tender disposition, that he wept and mourned full three weeks together, not suffering himself to eat any pleasant thing, Dan. 10. 2. Esau wept for the loss of his Blessing;
for now he is dead, Wherefore should, etc. daniel that holy Prophet was of such a tender disposition, that he wept and mourned full three weeks together, not suffering himself to eat any pleasant thing, Dan. 10. 2. Esau wept for the loss of his Blessing;
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and so did Isaiah, with the good Prophet Jeremiah for the misery of the Israelites to come, Jer. 13. Naomi wept and mourn'd most dolefully departing from her Country,
and so did Isaiah, with the good Prophet Jeremiah for the misery of the Israelites to come, Jer. 13. Naomi wept and mourned most dolefully departing from her Country,
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who (as soon as his child was departed) left off sorrowing, saying, Now he is dead, wherefore should I mourn? &c. St. Paul in his Epistle to the Romans, bids us weep with them that weep, Rom. 12. 15. And for the dead, 1 Thess. 4. 13. but not as others sorrow, which have no hope.
who (as soon as his child was departed) left off sorrowing, saying, Now he is dead, Wherefore should I mourn? etc. Saint Paul in his Epistle to the Roman, bids us weep with them that weep, Rom. 12. 15. And for the dead, 1 Thess 4. 13. but not as Others sorrow, which have no hope.
For Almighty God, by whom Death is inflicted, would have the nature thereof to be such, that it should bring Tears and sorrow, not only unto them which die;
For Almighty God, by whom Death is inflicted, would have the nature thereof to be such, that it should bring Tears and sorrow, not only unto them which die;
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Who (but a man of a stony heart, in the mourning Troop accompanying his loving Neighbours deceased Son unto his Grave, dying in the Spring of his Youth,
Who (but a man of a stony heart, in the mourning Troop accompanying his loving Neighbours deceased Son unto his Grave, dying in the Spring of his Youth,
or in the Winter of her Widowhood, when she did most want him) could refrain from mourning and weeping? Children are walking Images of their tender Parents,
or in the Winter of her Widowhood, when she did most want him) could refrain from mourning and weeping? Children Are walking Images of their tender Parents,
How that in his time there was a poor man, in extream necessity, constrained to sell one of his Sons in perpetual Bondage, that he might hereby save the rest from a present Famine;
How that in his time there was a poor man, in extreme necessity, constrained to fell one of his Sons in perpetual Bondage, that he might hereby save the rest from a present Famine;
And this brings me now unto the second thing considerable in my Text, which is the Person whom David that good King, wept and mourned for thus dolefully,
And this brings me now unto the second thing considerable in my Text, which is the Person whom David that good King, wept and mourned for thus dolefully,
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The Life of his Son Ammon was not satisfaction sufficient, nor of his dearly beloved Son Absalom, nor yet the Life of his Son Adonijah, but also this poor harmless Creature, must suffer together with them;
The Life of his Son Ammon was not satisfaction sufficient, nor of his dearly Beloved Son Absalom, nor yet the Life of his Son Adonijah, but also this poor harmless Creature, must suffer together with them;
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There are two sorts of Deaths; Corporal, which is either natural or violent; or Eternal Death, which is called a Spiritual Death, or the second Death.
There Are two sorts of Death's; Corporal, which is either natural or violent; or Eternal Death, which is called a Spiritual Death, or the second Death.
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In the Third of Gen. you may find mans Exodus, and that is, thou shalt die. Ever since Old Adam, our great, great, great Grandfather, neglected his Duty towards God, Death the lodge of all mens lives, comes with insensible degrees upon the sons of men;
In the Third of Gen. you may find men Exodus, and that is, thou shalt die. Ever since Old Adam, our great, great, great Grandfather, neglected his Duty towards God, Death the lodge of all men's lives, comes with insensible Degrees upon the Sons of men;
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Now, seeing that this ever blessed Virgins Son, Lion of the Tribe of Judah, and harmless Lamb of God, did suffer an ignominious Death, to redeem us from Eternal Death;
Now, seeing that this ever blessed Virgins Son, lion of the Tribe of Judah, and harmless Lamb of God, did suffer an ignominious Death, to Redeem us from Eternal Death;
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and from eternal Damnation, placing them with Christ for evermore in Heaven, the Center of all good wishes, where instead of Earthly Bodies, they shall be cloathed with unspeakable Glory;
and from Eternal Damnation, placing them with christ for evermore in Heaven, the Centre of all good wishes, where instead of Earthly Bodies, they shall be clothed with unspeakable Glory;
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Wherefore should I fast? seeing my Child, yea, my precious Jewel, has changed his Life out of a miserable world, into a Kingdom where pleasures ineffable are to be had for evermore;
Wherefore should I fast? seeing my Child, yea, my precious Jewel, has changed his Life out of a miserable world, into a Kingdom where pleasures ineffable Are to be had for evermore;
No, his was far otherwise, it was real, true, and hearty sorrow, not countenanced in the least with a heavy look or with a solemn sigh blown from deceitful lungs.
No, his was Far otherwise, it was real, true, and hearty sorrow, not countenanced in the least with a heavy look or with a solemn sighs blown from deceitful lungs.
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still weeping, wailing, and crying as one that had parted with his dear Mother, Psalm 35. 14. or as a virgin girded with sack-cloath for the husband of her youth, Joel 11. 8. Nature (being we are Members of one Body, thinking the mishap of other men to be our own, through the mutual compassion of Christ's Body) makes us desirous to live together so long as is possible;
still weeping, wailing, and crying as one that had parted with his dear Mother, Psalm 35. 14. or as a Virgae girded with Sackcloth for the husband of her youth, Joel 11. 8. Nature (being we Are Members of one Body, thinking the mishap of other men to be our own, through the mutual compassion of Christ's Body) makes us desirous to live together so long as is possible;
therefore was it possible for David to refrain from tears, when he took his farewel of one Child, part of his own Body? No, he could not forbear crying,
Therefore was it possible for David to refrain from tears, when he took his farewell of one Child, part of his own Body? No, he could not forbear crying,
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as Saint John Says, Revel. 14. 13.) they rest from their labour; then, yea then, and not before, he could rise, change his cloaths, wash his hands, and break his fast.
as Saint John Says, Revel. 14. 13.) they rest from their labour; then, yea then, and not before, he could rise, change his clothes, wash his hands, and break his fast.
so long as your friends are visited with Sickness, they ought to sympathize, condole, and have a fellow-feeling of their Maladies, ever providing to your power, all good means for their Health,
so long as your Friends Are visited with Sickness, they ought to sympathise, condole, and have a fellow-feeling of their Maladies, ever providing to your power, all good means for their Health,
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now he is dead and gone, now he is past calling back again, wherefore, or to what end should I fast, can I bring him back again? And thus much concerning the manner of David's Mourning for his Son;
now he is dead and gone, now he is passed calling back again, Wherefore, or to what end should I fast, can I bring him back again? And thus much Concerning the manner of David's Mourning for his Son;
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and that is, Can I bring him back again? can I revive him? can I put life into him? No, it is beyond my Skill, to add one Moment to any mans life, I can neither call him back,
and that is, Can I bring him back again? can I revive him? can I put life into him? No, it is beyond my Skill, to add one Moment to any men life, I can neither call him back,
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Here you may see an acknowledgment of his own imbecillity, & weakness in recovering his dead Child, can I bring him back again? It hath been experienced,
Here you may see an acknowledgment of his own imbecility, & weakness in recovering his dead Child, can I bring him back again? It hath been experienced,
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Abraham being full of faith as it is Evident, Heb. 11. 19. having commanded that his son Isaac should be offered, thought that God would raise him up again from the dead:
Abraham being full of faith as it is Evident, Hebrew 11. 19. having commanded that his son Isaac should be offered, Thought that God would raise him up again from the dead:
wherefore being not encouraged in the least (his own Conscience telling him, how it was Impossible, unless God the efficient cause of our Life, by whom we live, move,
Wherefore being not encouraged in the least (his own Conscience telling him, how it was Impossible, unless God the efficient cause of our Life, by whom we live, move,
But now, &c. and this brings me unto the last thing considered, and that was his confidence how he should follow, &c. Here you may see how that David did not doubt in the least,
But now, etc. and this brings me unto the last thing considered, and that was his confidence how he should follow, etc. Here you may see how that David did not doubt in the least,
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but that his sweet Babe was ascended up to Heaven, which is far beyond thought, and glorious beyond report, and that he himself should follow quickly after;
but that his sweet Babe was ascended up to Heaven, which is Far beyond Thought, and glorious beyond report, and that he himself should follow quickly After;
some are of opinion, and will not stick to maintain their damnable doctrine with devilish Arguments, that Infants dying unbaptiz'd are not capable of salvation;
Some Are of opinion, and will not stick to maintain their damnable Doctrine with devilish Arguments, that Infants dying unbaptized Are not capable of salvation;
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for although he had power to hurt their innocent Bodies, yet he had not power to hurt their poor harmless Souls, being hid with Christ Jesus, that sinless Babe, in God.
for although he had power to hurt their innocent Bodies, yet he had not power to hurt their poor harmless Souls, being hid with christ jesus, that sinless Babe, in God.
Our Saviour seems to have a special love for Children above all other, which made him say in his holy Gospel, suffer the little Children to come unto me,
Our Saviour seems to have a special love for Children above all other, which made him say in his holy Gospel, suffer the little Children to come unto me,
and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven, Matth. 10. 14. Now David knowing no less, might well believe that his Child was received into Heaven.
and forbid them not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven, Matthew 10. 14. Now David knowing no less, might well believe that his Child was received into Heaven.
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As at the Creation of the World, all that distinct species that we behold, lay involved in one Mass, till the fruitful voice of God separated this united multitude into its several species? so at the last day,
As At the Creation of the World, all that distinct species that we behold, lay involved in one Mass, till the fruitful voice of God separated this united multitude into its several species? so At the last day,
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when those corrupted relicks shall be scattered in the wilderness of forms, and seem to have forgot their proper habits, God by a powerful voice, shall command them back into their proper shapes,
when those corrupted Relics shall be scattered in the Wilderness of forms, and seem to have forgotten their proper habits, God by a powerful voice, shall command them back into their proper shapes,
then shall appear the fertility of Adam, and the Magick of that sperm that hath dilated into so Many millions, seeing our Souls are Immortal, nature cannot, nor will Almighty God destroy;
then shall appear the fertility of Adam, and the Magic of that sperm that hath dilated into so Many millions, seeing our Souls Are Immortal, nature cannot, nor will Almighty God destroy;
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wherefore David that Princely Prophet and good King knowing this, and being fully perswaded, that his Child was gone to Heaven, and that he should follow;
Wherefore David that Princely Prophet and good King knowing this, and being Fully persuaded, that his Child was gone to Heaven, and that he should follow;
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left off his Doleful mourning, rised from his law, and lamentable lodging, chang'd his cloaths, washed his hands, went to prayer and brake his long fast, ever cheering up himself, knowing that he should quickly follow,
left off his Doleful mourning, rised from his law, and lamentable lodging, changed his clothes, washed his hands, went to prayer and brake his long fast, ever cheering up himself, knowing that he should quickly follow,
Is it true tha• … our Dear and Pi• … s Relations that are dead and go• … wi• … never return to us again? Then let us prepare to follo• … them to an happy Eternity;
Is it true tha• … our Dear and Pi• … s Relations that Are dead and go• … wi• … never return to us again? Then let us prepare to follo• … them to an happy Eternity;
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Good Lord, now seeing all this is rea• … ytrue, let us live as men and women th• … t have already one foo• … in the Grave, Oh let the death of others shew the 〈 ◊ 〉 of our own Bodies and the many Grey-hairs that are here and there upon our head put us in mind of our winding-sheet,
Good Lord, now seeing all this is rea• … ytrue, let us live as men and women th• … tO have already one foo• … in the Grave, O let the death of Others show the 〈 ◊ 〉 of our own Bodies and the many Grey hairs that Are Here and there upon our head put us in mind of our Winding sheet,
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Let the daily instances of our dying Relations take such a living Impression upon our hearts as may deaden them towards all objects on this side Heaven.
Let the daily instances of our dying Relations take such a living Impression upon our hearts as may deaden them towards all objects on this side Heaven.
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and let all our Actions be Heavenly Actions, and let all thine ordinances prove Heavenly ordinances to us, ever drawing up our Hearts from Earth to Heaven, seeing we must quickly return to Dust;
and let all our Actions be Heavenly Actions, and let all thine ordinances prove Heavenly ordinances to us, ever drawing up our Hearts from Earth to Heaven, seeing we must quickly return to Dust;
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Good Lord, therefore do thou make us to know our End, and the measure of our Days, what it is, that so we may be throughly convinced, how frail we are;
Good Lord, Therefore do thou make us to know our End, and the measure of our Days, what it is, that so we may be thoroughly convinced, how frail we Are;
O! let us all improve our Time and Talents for God, that when our Bodies return to the Grave, from whence there is no coming back, our Souls may go to God that gave them.
OH! let us all improve our Time and Talents for God, that when our Bodies return to the Grave, from whence there is no coming back, our Souls may go to God that gave them.
When once the Lines and Picture of Death is drawn over the Fabrick of Man or Woman's Body, (as it is said here of Sarah) all their Glory ceaseth, all their good Respect vanisheth away, their best Friends would be fainest rid of them:
When once the Lines and Picture of Death is drawn over the Fabric of Man or Woman's Body, (as it is said Here of Sarah) all their Glory ceases, all their good Respect Vanishes away, their best Friends would be fainest rid of them:
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But Abraham, as the Father of faithful men, and a Pattern to all loving Husbands in all Ages ensuing, doth not this till such time as the dead Sarah groweth noysom to all that look upon her.
But Abraham, as the Father of faithful men, and a Pattern to all loving Husbands in all Ages ensuing, does not this till such time as the dead Sarah grows noisome to all that look upon her.
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This must teach a Man after he is freed by remaining for the Dead. A Man is bound to lament and sorrow for his Dead, as Abraham did here, to love the Memory of the Dead, to speak well of the Dead, when occasion serveth, to commend them for their Vertues, to use the Friends of the Dead (as far as is in their power) with all Courtesie, to be good to the Children of the Dead, to be good to all that come of that Issue for their sakes. Let me bury my Dead.
This must teach a Man After he is freed by remaining for the Dead. A Man is bound to lament and sorrow for his Dead, as Abraham did Here, to love the Memory of the Dead, to speak well of the Dead, when occasion serves, to commend them for their Virtues, to use the Friends of the Dead (as Far as is in their power) with all Courtesy, to be good to the Children of the Dead, to be good to all that come of that Issue for their sakes. Let me bury my Dead.
A strange thing, Out of my sight. The best Friend in the World cannot endure the sight of a dead Body, it is a gastly sight, especially when it cometh to that dissolution, that the parts begin to have an evil savour and smell,
A strange thing, Out of my sighed. The best Friend in the World cannot endure the sighed of a dead Body, it is a ghastly sighed, especially when it comes to that dissolution, that the parts begin to have an evil savour and smell,
ALthough I might in the Kings (King Solomon 's) name command, yet I will rather in the Preachers (his other style) humbly entreat your religious Attention to the last Scene,
ALthough I might in the Kings (King Solomon is) name command, yet I will rather in the Preachers (his other style) humbly entreat your religious Attention to the last Scene,
and Catastrophe of Man's Life, consisting of two Acts, and those very short. 1. The Dead's Pass, he goeth, &c. 2. The Mourners March, they go ab• … ut, &c.
and Catastrophe of Man's Life, consisting of two Acts, and those very short. 1. The Dead's Pass, he Goes, etc. 2. The Mourners March, they go ab• … ut, etc.
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Little Children newly born, take in their first Breath with a sigh, and come crying into the World, assoon as they open their Eyes they shed Tears, to help fill up the Vale of Tears, into which they were then brought,
Little Children newly born, take in their First Breath with a sighs, and come crying into the World, As soon as they open their Eyes they shed Tears, to help fill up the Vale of Tears, into which they were then brought,
and such store of Arguments against our abode in this World, that many reading them in the Books of Hegesi• … s the Platonick, presently brake the Prison of their Body,
and such store of Arguments against our Abided in this World, that many reading them in the Books of Hegesi• … s the Platonic, presently brake the Prison of their Body,
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others concluded with Silenus, Optimum non nasci, proximum quam primum mori, that it was simply best never to be born, the next to it to die out of hand,
Others concluded with Silenus, Optimum non Nasci, Proximum quam primum Mori, that it was simply best never to be born, the next to it to die out of hand,
but of the Worm, because they are far on in their way to their long home, and the mourners are already in the streets, marshalling as it were their Troops,
but of the Worm, Because they Are Far on in their Way to their long home, and the mourners Are already in the streets, marshalling as it were their Troops,
or (to speak more properly our Remains are bestowed and abide till the time of the Resstitution of all things, the place where all meet who lived together, the rendevouze of all our deceased Friends, Allies and Kindred,
or (to speak more properly our Remains Are bestowed and abide till the time of the Resstitution of all things, the place where all meet who lived together, the rendezvous of all our deceased Friends, Allies and Kindred,
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even as far as Adam: this home may be called a long home, in comparison of our short homes, from which we remove daily, these Houses we change at pleasure, that we cannot:
even as Far as Adam: this home may be called a long home, in comparison of our short homes, from which we remove daily, these Houses we change At pleasure, that we cannot:
there our Flessi, or our Bones, or at least our Ashes or Dust shall be kept in some place of the Earth or Sea, till the Heavens shall be no more. Job 14. 12. I answer.
there our Flessi, or our Bones, or At least our Ashes or Dust shall be kept in Some place of the Earth or Sea, till the Heavens shall be no more. Job 14. 12. I answer.
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and they are said here to go about the Streets, either for the reason alledged by Bonaventure, quia predolore quiescere nequiunt, because they cannot rest for Hearts Grief and Sorrow,
and they Are said Here to go about the Streets, either for the reason alleged by Bonaventure, quia predolore quiescere nequiunt, Because they cannot rest for Hearts Grief and Sorrow,
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And see they are all Three in the Text. 1. Man goeth, there is his Life. 2. To his lo• … g home, there is his Death. 3. And the Mourners go about the Streets, there is his Burial described by Pariphrasis.
And see they Are all Three in the Text. 1. Man Goes, there is his Life. 2. To his lo• … g home, there is his Death. 3. And the Mourners go about the Streets, there is his Burial described by Paraphrase.
We are expiring and dying, from the running of the first Sand in the Hour-glass of our life, to the last, from the moment we receive Breath, to the moment that we breath out our last gasp.
We Are expiring and dying, from the running of the First Sand in the Hourglass of our life, to the last, from the moment we receive Breath, to the moment that we breath out our last gasp.
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and whether he knowes it or no, he shall accomplish it, the Spiritual Course is more considerable, which is i• … inerarium ad Deum, a Journal to Eternity, a Progress from Earth to Heaven;
and whither he knows it or no, he shall accomplish it, the Spiritual Course is more considerable, which is i• … inerarium ad God, a journal to Eternity, a Progress from Earth to Heaven;
our stages several vertues and degrees of Perfection, the City to which we bend our course, Jerusalem that is above, wherein are many Mansions, or eternal houses,
our stages several Virtues and Degrees of Perfection, the city to which we bend our course, Jerusalem that is above, wherein Are many Mansions, or Eternal houses,
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and then of the direct motion of the Man, the man of quality, the man of worth, the Man of estate and credit, who is already arrived at his long Lete, and now entring into his long home.
and then of the Direct motion of the Man, the man of quality, the man of worth, the Man of estate and credit, who is already arrived At his long Lete, and now entering into his long home.
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Secondly the quality of the Mourners is not slightly to be passed by, debeter iis religiosa mora; for, not only great store of • … he Gentry and Commons,
Secondly the quality of the Mourners is not slightly to be passed by, debeter iis religiosa mora; for, not only great store of • … he Gentry and Commons,
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• … ot Religion only and Learning, but Honour and Justice also hath put on Blacks for him, thereby testifying to all men their joint-respect to him, and miss of him.
• … It Religion only and Learning, but Honour and justice also hath put on Blacks for him, thereby testifying to all men their joint-respect to him, and miss of him.
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and now was 〈 ◊ 〉 to die, he added, I renounce all Popish 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 all Man• … Merits, trusting only upon 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 of my Saviour;
and now was 〈 ◊ 〉 to die, he added, I renounce all Popish 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 all Man• … Merits, trusting only upon 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 of my Saviour;
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and to the last gasp, lifted up his hand, as it were, to lay hold on that Crown of Righteousness, which Christ reacheth out to all his Children, who hold out the good sight of Faith to the end.
and to the last gasp, lifted up his hand, as it were, to lay hold on that Crown of Righteousness, which christ reaches out to all his Children, who hold out the good sighed of Faith to the end.
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Commanded not that we should bear-upon our Backs that heavy burthen of the Wooden-Cross, but that we should always set Death before our Eyes, making that of the ever blessed Apostle St. Paul, to be our Impress, I die daily. In the Second Book of Kings, it is reckoned, that the good King Josias did cleanse the People from their Altars, Groves,
Commanded not that we should bear-upon our Backs that heavy burden of the Wooden-Cross, but that we should always Set Death before our Eyes, making that of thee ever blessed Apostle Saint Paul, to be our impress, I die daily. In the Second Book of Kings, it is reckoned, that the good King Josiah did cleanse the People from their Altars, Groves,
and out of a desire that they have, to make good their Descent and beginning, they multiply Coats one upon another, hang up Esc• … cheons, Blazon forth th• … ir Arms, tell you very large Histories of their 〈 ◊ 〉 a• … d G• … nealogies,
and out of a desire that they have, to make good their Descent and beginning, they multiply Coats one upon Another, hang up Esc• … cheons, Blazon forth th• … ir Arms, tell you very large Histories of their 〈 ◊ 〉 a• … worser G• … nealogies,
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The good Prophe• … 〈 ◊ 〉 id represent these unto us, in those T• … five young Men which were Besotted and Ravished in beholding the labouring Sun, that glorious Creature,
The good Prophe• … 〈 ◊ 〉 id represent these unto us, in those T• … five young Men which were Besotted and Ravished in beholding the labouring Sun, that glorious Creature,
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Barak having asked, Where are the Princes of the Nations? makes answer himself, and saith, The earth hath swallowed them up all? Now to comment upon this same place, we may make the like question,
Barak having asked, Where Are the Princes of the nations? makes answer himself, and Says, The earth hath swallowed them up all? Now to comment upon this same place, we may make the like question,
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and give the very self-same Answer, Nonne omnia Pulvis nonne Fabula? nonne in paucis ossibus memoria eorum conservatur? The very greatest and famousest of us all, have been, are, and shall be but dust;
and give the very selfsame Answer, Nonne omnia Pulvis nonne Fabula? nonne in paucis ossibus memoria Their conservatur? The very greatest and famousest of us all, have been, Are, and shall be but dust;
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In these words, (as they offer up themselves unto our consideration) you may with me, (as they naturally arise from the express words in m• … Text) observe these two regardable Circum• … tances.
In these words, (as they offer up themselves unto our consideration) you may with me, (as they naturally arise from the express words in m• … Text) observe these two regardable Circum• … tances.
And first of the First, and that is, How we are said to be Dust. Now as for the Walls of Flesh, wherein the Soul doth seem to be immur'd before the Restauration, it is nothing but an Elemental Com• … osition,
And First of the First, and that is, How we Are said to be Dust. Now as for the Walls of Flesh, wherein the Soul does seem to be immured before the Restauration, it is nothing but an Elemental Com• … osition,
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Man is such a frail, sorry and base Creature, that the good Prophet Jeremy calls him to his own Face thrice Earth at one Breath, saying, O Earth, Earth, Earth, hear the Word of the Lord, Jer: 22. 29. Man is Earth by Procreation, Sustentation, and by Corruption.
Man is such a frail, sorry and base Creature, that the good Prophet Jeremiah calls him to his own Face thrice Earth At one Breath, saying, Oh Earth, Earth, Earth, hear the Word of the Lord, Jer: 22. 29. Man is Earth by Procreation, Sustentation, and by Corruption.
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Of the dust of the Earth made he Man. Gen. 2. 7. The Patriarch Abraham, acknowledging the baseness of his beginning, said unto the Lord, I am but dust and ashes, Gen. 18. 27. Now Almighty God (the C• … eator of all things) made this Earth (of which he made Man) of nothing, according to the Text, God created the Heaven and the Earth.
Of the dust of the Earth made he Man. Gen. 2. 7. The Patriarch Abraham, acknowledging the baseness of his beginning, said unto the Lord, I am but dust and Ashes, Gen. 18. 27. Now Almighty God (the C• … eator of all things) made this Earth (of which he made Man) of nothing, according to the Text, God created the Heaven and the Earth.
and to confirm this the better, St. Paul that ever blessed Apostle in his Epistle to the Galatians, says, If any Man seem to himself that he is something,
and to confirm this the better, Saint Paul that ever blessed Apostle in his Epistle to the Galatians, Says, If any Man seem to himself that he is something,
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when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself in his imagination, Gal. 6. 3. Adam begat Cain and Abel, Gen. 4. Cain signifieth Possession, Abel Mourning or Vanity;
when he is nothing, he deceives himself in his imagination, Gal. 6. 3. Adam begat Cain and Abel, Gen. 4. Cain signifies Possession, Abel Mourning or Vanity;
so his Sons also Sons like to themselves, of a loathsom Excrement, carried in those Members of the Body which are least honourable, brought forth into the World with intollerable Pain,
so his Sons also Sons like to themselves, of a loathsome Excrement, carried in those Members of the Body which Are least honourable, brought forth into the World with intolerable Pain,
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or with St. Paul, O Man, what art thou who pleadest against God? As if he should have said, (as Cyprian said once to Demetrius) Consider how base thou art in respect of God,
or with Saint Paul, Oh Man, what art thou who pleadest against God? As if he should have said, (as Cyprian said once to Demetrius) Consider how base thou art in respect of God,
and therefore the first Voice uttered by the new-born Babe, is Crying, hereby Prophecying, that he is come into a World full of Care and Grief, Crying,
and Therefore the First Voice uttered by the newborn Babe, is Crying, hereby Prophesying, that he is come into a World full of Care and Grief, Crying,
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and taking it grievously to heart because he is a Man, Blushing because he is Naked, Weeping and wailing because he is born into a most wicked and miserable World,
and taking it grievously to heart Because he is a Man, Blushing Because he is Naked, Weeping and wailing Because he is born into a most wicked and miserable World,
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So those busie Bees of Hell daily stinging us, and striking into our Breasts the Poyson of their Pride and Arrogancy, Almighty God with a Memorandum of Death, with a Dust thou art, and unto dust thou shalt return, abates this Pride,
So those busy Bees of Hell daily stinging us, and striking into our Breasts the Poison of their Pride and Arrogance, Almighty God with a Memorandum of Death, with a Dust thou art, and unto dust thou shalt return, abates this Pride,
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what will become of those that are but Dust, who dwell in Houses of Clay? Verily they must (as fearful of their own harm) repeat this Lesson, Dust thou art, and unto dust thou shalt return One asking the question,
what will become of those that Are but Dust, who dwell in Houses of Clay? Verily they must (as fearful of their own harm) repeat this lesson, Dust thou art, and unto dust thou shalt return One asking the question,
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so frail, and so lumpish? Whose answer was, That the Angels being overthrown by their Pride, He was willing to repair and to help this Presumption in Man, a Creature in his superiour part as it were Angelical,
so frail, and so lumpish? Whose answer was, That the Angels being overthrown by their Pride, He was willing to repair and to help this Presumption in Man, a Creature in his superior part as it were Angelical,
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But the Senate considering the great danger of the Triumpher, ordered one to sit by his Side, to whisper this still in his Ear Remember thy self to be a Man. The Princes of the Earth have many Motives to make them forget themselves, not regarding the Complaints of the Poor and Needy;
But the Senate considering the great danger of the Triumpher, ordered one to fit by his Side, to whisper this still in his Ear remember thy self to be a Man. The Princes of the Earth have many Motives to make them forget themselves, not regarding the Complaints of the Poor and Needy;
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Flowers are richly decked, Plants with an infinite variety of coloured Leaves adorned, and other Animals as well Vegetative as Sensitive, comely covered;
Flowers Are richly decked, Plants with an infinite variety of coloured Leaves adorned, and other Animals as well Vegetative as Sensitive, comely covered;
So that we may justly exclaim and cry out with the good Prophet David, saying, What is Man, &c. Nay, what are we? If that the good Prophet Jeremy, who was Sanctified in his Mothers Womb, did bewail his Condition, what may we do who are Born in Sin,
So that we may justly exclaim and cry out with the good Prophet David, saying, What is Man, etc. Nay, what Are we? If that the good Prophet Jeremiah, who was Sanctified in his Mother's Womb, did bewail his Condition, what may we do who Are Born in since,
and Conceived in Iniquity, being Formed of most base and unclean Matter? God Created Stars and Planets out of Fire, Birds out of Air, Fish out of Water,
and Conceived in Iniquity, being Formed of most base and unclean Matter? God Created Stars and Planets out of Fire, Birds out of Air, Fish out of Water,
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and a great Army of Men, Ezek. 4. 1. Strange, yet true we see it is, that the Strength of Cities, the Power of Armies, is contained in a poor brittle Tile-stone.
and a great Army of Men, Ezekiel 4. 1. Strange, yet true we see it is, that the Strength of Cities, the Power of Armies, is contained in a poor brittle Tilestone.
What, can earthen Walls raise up such Pride in Men? Samuel being to Anoint Saul, God gave him for a Sign that he would have him Prince over his People.
What, can earthen Walls raise up such Pride in Men? Samuel being to Anoint Saul, God gave him for a Signen that he would have him Prince over his People.
for nothing more properly appertaineth unto Man than Dust, and therefore the Scripture termeth Death, a Mans returning again unto the Earth from whence he came.
for nothing more properly appertaineth unto Man than Dust, and Therefore the Scripture termeth Death, a men returning again unto the Earth from whence he Come.
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Now the Second Thing regardable, is, If thou art Ashes, why • … uch a deal of Care in Pampering thy Body, which the hu• … gry Worms are to devour to morrow? Consider those rotting and stinking Carkasses of your Relations, that lye here under the Ground,
Now the Second Thing regardable, is, If thou art Ashes, why • … such a deal of Care in Pampering thy Body, which the hu• … gry Worms Are to devour to morrow? Consider those rotting and stinking Carcases of your Relations, that lie Here under the Ground,
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as Man in respect of his beginning and proceeding, is Earth, even so he is Dust and Ashes in r• … spect of his ending, which is the last thing now to be handled;
as Man in respect of his beginning and proceeding, is Earth, even so he is Dust and Ashes in r• … specked of his ending, which is the last thing now to be handled;
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When that Death (mounted upon his pale Horse like a Serieant sent from above, upon Action of Debt, at the Suit of Nature) comes with a Habeas Corpus, to pull down these Clay Walls, wherein our Immortal Souls are kept close Prisoners, within the narrow compass of these mortal Bodies of ours;
When that Death (mounted upon his pale Horse like a sergeant sent from above, upon Actium of Debt, At the Suit of Nature) comes with a Habeas Corpus, to pull down these Clay Walls, wherein our Immortal Souls Are kept close Prisoners, within the narrow compass of these Mortal Bodies of ours;
yet there is no time belonging essentially to our Life, but even the very Now, because the time past is certainly gone, and the future time uncertainly to come;
yet there is no time belonging essentially to our Life, but even the very Now, Because the time passed is Certainly gone, and the future time uncertainly to come;
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In the daies of Herod King of Judah, Luke 1. 5. If we be as strong as Sampson, and as mighty as Alexander, this Tyrant Death in time will take us all away;
In the days of Herod King of Judah, Lycia 1. 5. If we be as strong as Sampson, and as mighty as Alexander, this Tyrant Death in time will take us all away;
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conceived in Original Sin, now full of Actual Sin, and if that thou still continue in thy Wickedness, thou mayest one Day feel the Eternal Smart of Sin:
conceived in Original since, now full of Actual since, and if that thou still continue in thy Wickedness, thou Mayest one Day feel the Eternal Smart of since:
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Begot in Uncleanness, Living in Unhappiness, and Dying in Anguish and Uncomfortableness. Remember I pray you from whence you came, and Blush; where you are, and Lament;
Begotten in Uncleanness, Living in Unhappiness, and Dying in Anguish and Uncomfortableness. remember I pray you from whence you Come, and Blush; where you Are, and Lament;
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For Meditation is like Gunpowder, which in a Mans hand is Dust and Earth, but if you put Fire thereunto, it will overthrow Towers, Walls, and whole Cities.
For Meditation is like Gunpowder, which in a men hand is Dust and Earth, but if you put Fire thereunto, it will overthrow Towers, Walls, and Whole Cities.
but a quick lively Memory, and enflamed Considerations of your own wretched Estates, will blow up the Towers of your Pride, cast down the Walls of your Rebellious Nature,
but a quick lively Memory, and inflamed Considerations of your own wretched Estates, will blow up the Towers of your Pride, cast down the Walls of your Rebellious Nature,
Let us therefore alwaies be in a readiness for our last Change, seeing we know not how soon the silent Grave may involve us under its Wings, where we shall lie in Obscurity, till the last Trumpet shall sound, at the Morning Day of the Resurrection, Arise ye Dead, &c. Good Lord, though now we appear 〈 ◊ 〉 living Objects of thy Favou• …,
Let us Therefore always be in a readiness for our last Change, seeing we know not how soon the silent Grave may involve us under its Wings, where we shall lie in Obscurity, till the last Trumpet shall found, At the Morning Day of the Resurrection, Arise you Dead, etc. Good Lord, though now we appear 〈 ◊ 〉 living Objects of thy Favou• …,
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and wha• … will become of our rich Attire, our haughty Deckings, our over-curious Trimmings, in the Grave, whither we are all agoing? And when we are Arrested by the cold Hands of Death,
and wha• … will become of our rich Attire, our haughty Deckings, our overcurious Trimmings, in the Grave, whither we Are all agoing? And when we Are Arrested by the cold Hands of Death,
and they shall feed sweetly on him, or it shall be a kind of sweetness and pleasure to him to have the Worms feeding on him, which is no more then what Job said upon the same Argument, (Chap. 21. 23.) The Clods of the Valley shall be sweet to him.
and they shall feed sweetly on him, or it shall be a kind of sweetness and pleasure to him to have the Worms feeding on him, which is no more then what Job said upon the same Argument, (Chap. 21. 23.) The Clods of the Valley shall be sweet to him.
That no person can seem so brave and youthful at the present, but for • … ught any thing he knows he may the next Hour be a Banquet for the Worms to feed upon.
That no person can seem so brave and youthful At the present, but for • … ught any thing he knows he may the next Hour be a Banquet for the Worms to feed upon.
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yea, you know that Death hath already entred into our Streets, and hath not been afraid to step over our Threshold, and to seize upon those that have been standing round about us;
yea, you know that Death hath already entered into our Streets, and hath not been afraid to step over our Threshold, and to seize upon those that have been standing round about us;
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and without doubt some of us have had the Sentence of Death within our selves, (as the Apostle speaketh;) and therefore it is high time for you and I seriously to consider what is said in my Text, Set thy House in order, &c. Something we shall briefly speak now in order to the explanation of the words, that so you may once more hear (before you feel) the meaning of them;
and without doubt Some of us have had the Sentence of Death within our selves, (as the Apostle speaks;) and Therefore it is high time for you and I seriously to Consider what is said in my Text, Set thy House in order, etc. Something we shall briefly speak now in order to the explanation of the words, that so you may once more hear (before you feel) the meaning of them;
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there shall be some at the end of the World, who shall not pass under Death, but yet they must pass under a Change, which is thought will be equivalent unto Death. But for the present time,
there shall be Some At the end of the World, who shall not pass under Death, but yet they must pass under a Change, which is Thought will be equivalent unto Death. But for the present time,
and according to the common Method and Course of Providence, no Man or Woman hath any ground to expect that they shall escape the stroke of Death; for it is appointed unto Men, that is,
and according to the Common Method and Course of Providence, no Man or Woman hath any ground to expect that they shall escape the stroke of Death; for it is appointed unto Men, that is,
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and enjoy no more sweet and intimate Communion one with another, till the time of re-unition at the General Resurrection. This is that which must once be done, every one must here take their turn.
and enjoy no more sweet and intimate Communion one with Another, till the time of re-unition At the General Resurrection. This is that which must once be done, every one must Here take their turn.
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The Greek word (Thanatos) which signifies Death, is taken from a word which signifies extendere, and indeed Death stretcheth out it self so far, that no Man can live out of the reach of it.
The Greek word (Thanatos) which signifies Death, is taken from a word which signifies extendere, and indeed Death Stretcheth out it self so Far, that no Man can live out of the reach of it.
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Couldest thou still remain a Drunkard or a Swearer, if thou didst but once seriously consider that thou must once Die? Or couldst thou so eagerly set thy Heart upon the empty, lying and dying Vanities of this World, didst thou bu• … once seriously consider that thou must once, (and it may be before to Morrow) be taken out of this World? Or couldst thou neglect the means of Grace or Delight in Prophaneness, didst thou but seriously consider that thou must once die,
Couldst thou still remain a Drunkard or a Swearer, if thou didst but once seriously Consider that thou must once Die? Or Couldst thou so eagerly Set thy Heart upon the empty, lying and dying Vanities of this World, didst thou bu• … once seriously Consider that thou must once, (and it may be before to Morrow) be taken out of this World? Or Couldst thou neglect the means of Grace or Delight in Profaneness, didst thou but seriously Consider that thou must once die,
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for after this cometh Judgment. Whether the particular or general Day of Judgment is here to be understood, needs no debate, seeing both will certainly follow after Death.
for After this comes Judgement. Whither the particular or general Day of Judgement is Here to be understood, needs no debate, seeing both will Certainly follow After Death.
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but that it will not be long e're others may say of thee, as the Apostle Peter did to Saphira, Acts 5. verse 5, 6, 7, compared with the 9 and 10. Verses.
but that it will not be long ever Others may say of thee, as the Apostle Peter did to Sapphira, Acts 5. verse 5, 6, 7, compared with the 9 and 10. Verses.
and Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold the Feet of them which have buried thy Husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out:
and Peter said unto her, How is it that you have agreed to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold the Feet of them which have buried thy Husband Are At the door, and shall carry thee out:
and say with those, 2 Pet. 3. 3, 4. And there will come in the last days Scoffers, walking after their own Lusts, saying, Where is the Promise of his Coming? since all things continue as they were from the beginning, &c. You may therefore Consult these plain Scripture Proofs, Eccles. 11. 9. compared with Rom. 14. 11, 12. For we shall all stand before the Judgment-Seat of Christ, yet that is not all,
and say with those, 2 Pet. 3. 3, 4. And there will come in the last days Scoffers, walking After their own Lustiest, saying, Where is the Promise of his Coming? since all things continue as they were from the beginning, etc. You may Therefore Consult these plain Scripture Proofs, Eccles. 11. 9. compared with Rom. 14. 11, 12. For we shall all stand before the Judgment seat of christ, yet that is not all,
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2 Cor. 5. 10. For we must all appear before the Judgment-Seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in the Body, according to that he hath doae,
2 Cor. 5. 10. For we must all appear before the Judgment seat of christ, that every one may receive the things done in the Body, according to that he hath doae,
But this was no sooner Gained than Lost, and the time of Mans Life ever since hath been as a Point, the Substance of it ever flowing, the Sense obscure,
But this was no sooner Gained than Lost, and the time of men Life ever since hath been as a Point, the Substance of it ever flowing, the Sense Obscure,
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and clay-decaying Tabernacles of yours, for Dust you are, and unto Dust you shall return, and peradventure you shall not have a good warning before hand,
and clay-decaying Tabernacles of yours, for Dust you Are, and unto Dust you shall return, and Peradventure you shall not have a good warning before hand,
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For Death, which will put a period to every Mans days, 2 Tim. 4. 7. is like a Sergeant sent from above upon Action of Debt at the Suit of Nature mounted upon his Pale Horse will come on unawares, rap at your Doors, Alight, Arrest you all,
For Death, which will put a Period to every men days, 2 Tim. 4. 7. is like a sergeant sent from above upon Actium of Debt At the Suit of Nature mounted upon his Pale Horse will come on unawares, rap At your Doors, Alight, Arrest you all,
and carry you bound Hand and Foot into a Land as dark as Darkness it self, from whence you shall be summoned at the last dreadful Audit to the Bar of Justice in the high Court of Heaven,
and carry you bound Hand and Foot into a Land as dark as Darkness it self, from whence you shall be summoned At the last dreadful Audit to the Bar of justice in the high Court of Heaven,
when your Bill shall be brought in, how that you have ever Rebelled, and most notoriously transgressed against the Lord of Hosts, both in Thought, Word,
when your Bill shall be brought in, how that you have ever Rebelled, and most notoriously transgressed against the Lord of Hosts, both in Thought, Word,
and have the less account to make at the great and terrible day of Doom (when Christ Jesus the Worlds Saviour shall descend from Heaven, which is the center of all good wishes, with his Heavenly Host of blessed Angels riding in Pomp,
and have the less account to make At the great and terrible day of Doom (when christ jesus the World's Saviour shall descend from Heaven, which is the centre of all good wishes, with his Heavenly Host of blessed Angels riding in Pomp,
The whole verse runs thus, In those days was King Hezekiah sick unto Death, and Isaiah the Prophet, the Son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, thus saith the Lord.
The Whole verse runs thus, In those days was King Hezekiah sick unto Death, and Isaiah the Prophet, the Son of Amoz Come unto him, and said unto him, thus Says the Lord.
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First of an Admonition, or earnest Exhortation, Set thy House in Order. And then secondly of a sound and undeniable Reason, which is threefold Affirmative and Negative.
First of an Admonition, or earnest Exhortation, Set thy House in Order. And then secondly of a found and undeniable Reason, which is threefold Affirmative and Negative.
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First the Reason warning, which was Almighty • … od by the mouth of the Prophet Isaiah, as is made manifest in express termes in the former part of the Verse:
First the Reason warning, which was Almighty • … od by the Mouth of the Prophet Isaiah, as is made manifest in express terms in the former part of the Verse:
Adam who had attained unto the state of Perfection in his Life and Conversation, relying wholly upon Natures first intentions never so much as once dream'd of Death, which is a Separation of Soul and Body,
Adam who had attained unto the state of Perfection in his Life and Conversation, relying wholly upon Nature's First intentions never so much as once dreamed of Death, which is a Separation of Soul and Body,
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and told him plainly, and roundly to his face, how that he was but Dust and Ashes, and thither should return again, Gen. 3. 19. Thus Almighty God by the mouth of Moses the Faithful was ever warning the Israelites (being ever a most stiff-necked,
and told him plainly, and roundly to his face, how that he was but Dust and Ashes, and thither should return again, Gen. 3. 19. Thus Almighty God by the Mouth of Moses the Faithful was ever warning the Israelites (being ever a most Stiffnecked,
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I will heap mischief upon them, I will spend my Arrows upon them; they shall be burnt with hunger, and devour'd with burning heat; and with bitter Destruction;
I will heap mischief upon them, I will spend my Arrows upon them; they shall be burned with hunger, and devoured with burning heat; and with bitter Destruction;
I will also send the Teeth of Beasts upon them, with the poyson of Serpents of the Dust, and to raise this Blister the higher, the Sword without, and Terrour within, shall destroy both the Young Man,
I will also send the Teeth of Beasts upon them, with the poison of Serpents of the Dust, and to raise this Blister the higher, the Sword without, and Terror within, shall destroy both the Young Man,
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and fashioned Man after his own Image, seeing his corrupt and base Nature too inclinable unto all sorts of Wickedness, by a sudden Metamorphosis, transforms him into what he was again, just like the Cat in the Fable, which when she would not change her manners, having all her members made after the form of a Woman, according to hearts desire, was turned into a Cat again.
and fashioned Man After his own Image, seeing his corrupt and base Nature too inclinable unto all sorts of Wickedness, by a sudden Metamorphosis, transforms him into what he was again, just like the Cat in the Fable, which when she would not change her manners, having all her members made After the from of a Woman, according to hearts desire, was turned into a Cat again.
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wherefore now to breviate my Discourse in fewer Words, lest that I should be too prolix in the prosecution, I shall proceed unto the second thing, subservient to this Explication,
Wherefore now to breviate my Discourse in fewer Words, lest that I should be too prolix in the prosecution, I shall proceed unto the second thing, subservient to this Explication,
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but even Hezekiah that good King of Judah, who brake down the brazen Serpent, 2 Kings 18. 4. Who did receive presents from the King of Babel. 2 Kings 20. 12. Who restored all things that his Predecessors had taken out of the Temple,
but even Hezekiah that good King of Judah, who brake down the brazen Serpent, 2 Kings 18. 4. Who did receive presents from the King of Babel. 2 Kings 20. 12. Who restored all things that his Predecessors had taken out of the Temple,
Set thy, &c. Now by this word House, you may understand, even every Humane Body, which although at its first Creation, was a most solid, sound, and incorruptible Substance;
Set thy, etc. Now by this word House, you may understand, even every Humane Body, which although At its First Creation, was a most solid, found, and incorruptible Substance;
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First it must be throughly purged from the guilt of blood, which leaves such a stain behind it, that the whole Land could not be cleansed but by the blood of the shedder;
First it must be thoroughly purged from the guilt of blood, which leaves such a stain behind it, that the Whole Land could not be cleansed but by the blood of the shedder;
and ever pours out his poor soul before the Lord of Hosts, and thus humbling himself unto the Dust of Death, at length from the bottom of his heart, with grief, shame,
and ever pours out his poor soul before the Lord of Hosts, and thus humbling himself unto the Dust of Death, At length from the bottom of his heart, with grief, shame,
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and fear, cries out most bitterly, and betakes himself unto a Psalm of mercy, saying, Deliver me from blood-guiltiress, O God, thou art the God of my health,
and Fear, cries out most bitterly, and betakes himself unto a Psalm of mercy, saying, Deliver me from blood-guiltiress, Oh God, thou art the God of my health,
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Ever get your Houses throughly purged from that Sin, which is an high offence against Almighty God, who hath given it in command, saying, Thou shalt not kill, and if not another, much less thy self,
Ever get your Houses thoroughly purged from that since, which is an high offence against Almighty God, who hath given it in command, saying, Thou shalt not kill, and if not Another, much less thy self,
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and set in order. As murderers are enemies against God, whose image they deface against their Neighbours, who are all members with them of one Common-weal,
and Set in order. As murderers Are enemies against God, whose image they deface against their Neighbours, who Are all members with them of one Commonweal,
and politick Body, so are the most cruel Enemies against themselves, because by natural instinct every Creature labours to preserve it self, the Fire st• … iveth with the Water, the Water fighteth with the Fire, the most filly Worm doth contend with the most strong Man to preserve it self,
and politic Body, so Are the most cruel Enemies against themselves, Because by natural instinct every Creature labours to preserve it self, the Fire st• … iveth with the Water, the Water fights with the Fire, the most filly Worm does contend with the most strong Man to preserve it self,
That bloody Tyrant Nero had his hands so stained with the guilt of innocent blood, that when God saw that he would not repent, and set his House in order, caused him to die both a sudden and a shameful Death,
That bloody Tyrant Nero had his hands so stained with the guilt of innocent blood, that when God saw that he would not Repent, and Set his House in order, caused him to die both a sudden and a shameful Death,
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and especially from the guilt of Blood, and then, when you die you shall receive incorruptible Crowns, you shall be like Kings and Princes, all Co-heirs in the Kingdom of Heaven, which for excellency is far beyond thought, and glorious beyond report.
and especially from the guilt of Blood, and then, when you die you shall receive incorruptible Crowns, you shall be like Kings and Princes, all Coheirs in the Kingdom of Heaven, which for excellency is Far beyond Thought, and glorious beyond report.
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so must it likewise be purged throughout, and scoured well of all the Pollutions, and Corruptive Dregs, which Adultery leaves behind it, they are not a few, it is a Quotidian Fever to the Corps, a Canker to the Mind, a Corrosive to the Conscience,
so must it likewise be purged throughout, and scoured well of all the Pollutions, and Corruptive Dregs, which Adultery leaves behind it, they Are not a few, it is a Quotidian Fever to the Corpse, a Canker to the Mind, a Corrosive to the Conscience,
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for saturity is the father of wantonness, and uncleanness, the Daughter of surfeiting, sine Cerere & Libero friget Venus, without Nectar and Ambrosia Concupiscence cannot long continue,
for saturity is the father of wantonness, and uncleanness, the Daughter of surfeiting, sine Cerere & Libero friget Venus, without Nectar and Ambrosia Concupiscence cannot long continue,
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where there is cleanness of Teeth, usually there is no filthiness of Body, but if that we stuff our Corps as full as they can hold, making our mouths as Tunnels, our throats as Wine-pipes,
where there is cleanness of Teeth, usually there is no filthiness of Body, but if that we stuff our Corpse as full as they can hold, making our mouths as Tunnels, our throats as Wine-pipes,
Fourthly, As the Pot is cooled by taking it altogether from the Fire; so indeed may the Lust of the Body, by shuning opportunities and occasions of Sin, for Liberty makes Thieves.
Fourthly, As the Pot is cooled by taking it altogether from the Fire; so indeed may the Lust of the Body, by shunning opportunities and occasions of since, for Liberty makes Thieves.
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Now seeing that filthy Lust doth not only dishonour, but also pollutes our Vessels, our Clay Bodies, let us take Saint Paul 's advice, which is to abstain from its every kind, for although it doth seem a Paradise to the Desire,
Now seeing that filthy Lust does not only dishonour, but also pollutes our Vessels, our Clay Bodies, let us take Saint Paul is Advice, which is to abstain from its every kind, for although it does seem a Paradise to the Desire,
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and then of all those Distempers occasioned by Adultery, so must it likewise be Scoured from top to toe of all Pride and Arrogancy which are the other proper Sins of Satan;
and then of all those Distempers occasioned by Adultery, so must it likewise be Scoured from top to toe of all Pride and Arrogance which Are the other proper Sins of Satan;
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though according to Natures Ordination a meer Ignoramus; he is ever casting beyond the Moon, till that he bring himself to destruction, which may well be so according to that of Solomon, Pride goeth before destruction,
though according to Nature's Ordination a mere Ignoramus; he is ever casting beyond the Moon, till that he bring himself to destruction, which may well be so according to that of Solomon, Pride Goes before destruction,
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and a haughty mind before a fall, Prov. 16. 18. The good Prophet Isaiah had such an invettered hatred against the Sin of Pride, that he pronounced a woe against Ephrin the very Crown of all Arrogancy;
and a haughty mind before a fallen, Curae 16. 18. The good Prophet Isaiah had such an invettered hatred against the since of Pride, that he pronounced a woe against Ephrin the very Crown of all Arrogance;
when humility shall raise him full high, as you may see by the words of the ever blessed Virgin Mary, who saith, Luke the 1. 52. that the Lord hath put down the Mighty from their Seat,
when humility shall raise him full high, as you may see by the words of the ever blessed Virgae Marry, who Says, Lycia the 1. 52. that the Lord hath put down the Mighty from their Seat,
This Sin corrupts the whole World, therefore that you may get your selves free from all its Infections, fly it as you would the Plague or Pestilence,
This since corrupts the Whole World, Therefore that you may get your selves free from all its Infections, fly it as you would the Plague or Pestilence,
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— feriunt summos Fulmina montes; as high Hills are most exposed to Thunder, and as the fairest Flowers are the soonest nipt by the venemous Cantharides; even so the most Eminent Gifts and Graces in Men, are the greatest griefs of the Malicious and Envious Misers, this Sin is a repining grief for other Mens Happiness;
— feriunt summos thunderbolts montes; as high Hills Are most exposed to Thunder, and as the Fairest Flowers Are the soonest nipped by the venomous Cantharides; even so the most Eminent Gifts and Graces in Men, Are the greatest griefs of the Malicious and Envious Misers, this since is a repining grief for other Men's Happiness;
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although the Squint-Eye, Male content and Envious Wretch doth thus ever Travel with Mischief, and bring forth ungodliness, still disquiering of himself like the raging Sea,
although the Squint-Eye, Male content and Envious Wretch does thus ever Travel with Mischief, and bring forth ungodliness, still disquiering of himself like the raging Sea,
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yet let him remember that this course of Life must be alter'd, that he must get his Body throughly drench'd from all Envy, Hatred, and Malice (the greatest Antagonist against Love, which ought to be embraced for all) and Get his House set in order,
yet let him Remember that this course of Life must be altered, that he must get his Body thoroughly drenched from all Envy, Hatred, and Malice (the greatest Antagonist against Love, which ought to be embraced for all) and Get his House Set in order,
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Thirdly, of all putrifactions brought in by Pride and Arrogancy, and fourthly, the infections procured by Envy, Hatred, and Malice; so likewise it must be ever kept free from all Covetous,
Thirdly, of all putrefactions brought in by Pride and Arrogance, and fourthly, the infections procured by Envy, Hatred, and Malice; so likewise it must be ever kept free from all Covetous,
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and get your selves Cured of this Malady, which of it self is able to bring a Man unto the Pit of Hell, fly it as a secret Enemy in your • … own Bos, myea,
and get your selves Cured of this Malady, which of it self is able to bring a Man unto the Pit of Hell, fly it as a secret Enemy in your • … own Bos, myea,
As our outward form, so much more our inward form should make us loath and detest this abominable Sin of Covetousness, which turns topsy turvy all Humane Society,
As our outward from, so much more our inward from should make us loath and detest this abominable since of Covetousness, which turns topsy turvy all Humane Society,
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and sets more at odds, than naked truth brings to Unity, Peace, and Concord. Pronaque cum spectant animalia • … caetera terram Os homini sublime dedit, caelumque tueri Jussit,
and sets more At odds, than naked truth brings to Unity, Peace, and Concord. Pronaque cum spectant animalia • … caetera terram Os Homini sublime dedit, caelumque tueri Jussit,
and all to put him in mind, although he was made de terra & ex terra, of the Earth and out of the Earth, never like the Worldling to mind the things of the Earth;
and all to put him in mind, although he was made de terra & ex terra, of the Earth and out of the Earth, never like the Worldling to mind the things of the Earth;
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but in drinking, and quaffing of Soul-sick healths, and so were the people of Germany, whereupon was said, Germani possunt cunctos tolerare labores, O utinam possunt tam bene ferre sitim.
but in drinking, and quaffing of Soul-sick healths, and so were the people of Germany, whereupon was said, Germans possunt cunctos tolerare labores, O utinam possunt tam bene Far sitim.
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and thus it may be said by too many now-a-days, who unless instead of it apply their Hearts and Minds to Sobriety and Temperance, shall not only procure to themselves loss of Estate, sickness of Body,
and thus it may be said by too many nowadays, who unless instead of it apply their Hearts and Minds to Sobriety and Temperance, shall not only procure to themselves loss of Estate, sickness of Body,
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Thirdly, he is ever ready to commit Murder, as Alexander the Greatest did, who when he was Drunk slew his Friend Clitus. Fourthly, the Drunkard is ever ready to break the Seventh Commandment by reason of his large Commons and lewd Companions.
Thirdly, he is ever ready to commit Murder, as Alexander the Greatest did, who when he was Drunk slew his Friend Clitus. Fourthly, the Drunkard is ever ready to break the Seventh Commandment by reason of his large Commons and lewd Sodales.
but indeed, that which is the worst of all is that he robs God of his due, which is of his poor Soul, which he hath purchased with his most precious Blood;
but indeed, that which is the worst of all is that he robs God of his due, which is of his poor Soul, which he hath purchased with his most precious Blood;
There are many more rusty, and filthy dregs of Sin, which as well as those must be scoured out of the Body before that it can be set in order, as of Lying, Swearing, Cursing, and such like;
There Are many more rusty, and filthy dregs of since, which as well as those must be scoured out of the Body before that it can be Set in order, as of Lying, Swearing, Cursing, and such like;
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And so proceed a little further concerning the very matter of our discourse, the thing that we are all warned unto, which is to set our Houses in order,
And so proceed a little further Concerning the very matter of our discourse, the thing that we Are all warned unto, which is to Set our Houses in order,
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and still furnished with all sorts of Heavenly Graces to entertain such a Glorious Prince, who hath writ on his Thigh King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
and still furnished with all sorts of Heavenly Graces to entertain such a Glorious Prince, who hath writ on his Thigh King of Kings, and Lord of lords.
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It will not be long ere he come, for St. James said, In his time behold the Judge standeth before the door, and likewise, it was St. John 's the Baptist Text, saying, Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand, he may come to day,
It will not be long ere he come, for Saint James said, In his time behold the Judge Stands before the door, and likewise, it was Saint John is the Baptist Text, saying, repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is At hand, he may come to day,
and an earnest desire of interchangeable affection between Christ and the Soul. Secondly, you must furnish your selves with Charity, which of all Virtues is still Chief,
and an earnest desire of interchangeable affection between christ and the Soul. Secondly, you must furnish your selves with Charity, which of all Virtues is still Chief,
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for it ever Edifieth, still suffereth, never envieth, yea, and still continueth, 1 Cor. 13. 8. Thirdly, you must get your selves furnished with patience, that with all alacrity and chearfulness of Heart, you may endure all things for Christs sake.
for it ever Edifieth, still suffers, never Envieth, yea, and still Continueth, 1 Cor. 13. 8. Thirdly, you must get your selves furnished with patience, that with all alacrity and cheerfulness of Heart, you may endure all things for Christ sake.
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Fourthly, you must get your selves furnished with Humility, Virtue, which when the Lord of Heaven beholds it in you, which caused him to sink into your Hearts.
Fourthly, you must get your selves furnished with Humility, Virtue, which when the Lord of Heaven beholds it in you, which caused him to sink into your Hearts.
Fifthly, you must get your selves furnished with Hope of Everlasting Faith and Salvation. And then sixthly and lastly with Faith, which is an evidence of things not seen,
Fifthly, you must get your selves furnished with Hope of Everlasting Faith and Salvation. And then sixthly and lastly with Faith, which is an evidence of things not seen,
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But that which good King Hezekiah was warned of, was but only the Death of the Body, which according to the Statute Law Decreed in that High Court of Parliament of Heaven, all Men shall once taste of, no Man can escape it,
But that which good King Hezekiah was warned of, was but only the Death of the Body, which according to the Statute Law Decreed in that High Court of Parliament of Heaven, all Men shall once taste of, no Man can escape it,
Although our Souls and Bodies are separated for a while, yet shall they meet again in the receptacle of Blessed Saints and Angels with much joy, and receive an incorruptible Crown.
Although our Souls and Bodies Are separated for a while, yet shall they meet again in the receptacle of Blessed Saints and Angels with much joy, and receive an incorruptible Crown.
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and by consequence rather to be desited than shun'd as Simeon did, as it is evident, Luke 2. 29. saying, Now, Lord, lettest thou thy Servant depart in peace, according to thy Word, which by some is used thus;
and by consequence rather to be desited than shunned as Simeon did, as it is evident, Lycia 2. 29. saying, Now, Lord, Lettest thou thy Servant depart in peace, according to thy Word, which by Some is used thus;
Now, Lord, I hope that thou wilt suffer me to depart in peace, and keep my poor Immortal Soul no longer within the small circumference of this Mortal Body.
Now, Lord, I hope that thou wilt suffer me to depart in peace, and keep my poor Immortal Soul no longer within the small circumference of this Mortal Body.
The Thief upon the Cross laid down his Life most joyfully, because he saw Christ, and did stedfastly believe, that he should pass from a place of pain and misery,
The Thief upon the Cross laid down his Life most joyfully, Because he saw christ, and did steadfastly believe, that he should pass from a place of pain and misery,
unto a Paradise of Pleasure, and so did St. Stephen, Acts 7. 56. The Royal Preacher King Solomon, lest that his Son should be deprived of such Happiness, doth by an Emphatical Irony disswade his Son from those youthful Lusts,
unto a Paradise of Pleasure, and so did Saint Stephen, Acts 7. 56. The Royal Preacher King Solomon, lest that his Son should be deprived of such Happiness, does by an Emphatical Irony dissuade his Son from those youthful Lustiest,
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and sensual Pleasures, whereunto he feared that he should naturally be addicted, and that by the consideration of that dreadful account, he was to give unto God at the great and terrible day of the Lord;
and sensual Pleasures, whereunto he feared that he should naturally be addicted, and that by the consideration of that dreadful account, he was to give unto God At the great and terrible day of the Lord;
desiring him most earnestly not to let his House stand out of order, but ever to remember his Creator in the days of his youth, for old Age will come, saith he,
desiring him most earnestly not to let his House stand out of order, but ever to Remember his Creator in the days of his youth, for old Age will come, Says he,
but God lets none for more than one, and this once expired, there is no hopes of getting the Lease renewed, he suffers Man sometimes to dwell in his Tenement threescore Years,
but God lets none for more than one, and this once expired, there is no hope's of getting the Lease renewed, he suffers Man sometime to dwell in his Tenement threescore years,
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First, to bridle our curiosity left that we should search after things too high, for quae supranos, nihil ad nos, those things that are above us, are nothing to us.
First, to bridle our curiosity left that we should search After things too high, for Quae supranos, nihil ad nos, those things that Are above us, Are nothing to us.
It is not sufficient at the last Hour of Death to say, Lord have mercy on me, or, Lord into thy hands I commend my Soul. But even in all our Life-time,
It is not sufficient At the last Hour of Death to say, Lord have mercy on me, or, Lord into thy hands I commend my Soul. But even in all our Lifetime,
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when he hath that same Fencer-like kind of strength, is nearest danger in the Judgment of the best Physicians, remember with all that observation of Seneca, Young Men (saith he) have Death behind them, Old Men have Death before them,
when he hath that same Fencer-like kind of strength, is nearest danger in the Judgement of the best Physicians, Remember with all that observation of Senecca, Young Men (Says he) have Death behind them, Old Men have Death before them,
we may in a manner complain already that the great God of Battle threatens an utter ruin to all the World, the Earth hath trembled, the Lights of Heaven have been often darkned, Rebellions have been raised, Treasons have not long since been practised, Plagues of late have been dispersed, Winds have blustered, Waters have raged;
we may in a manner complain already that the great God of Battle threatens an utter ruin to all the World, the Earth hath trembled, the Lights of Heaven have been often darkened, Rebellions have been raised, Treasons have not long since been practised, Plagues of late have been dispersed, Winds have blustered, Waters have raged;
is it now a time to say unto Almighty God, as the Nigard doth unto his Neighbour, come again to me to morrow, as that drousie Sluggard doth, Prov. 6. 10. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little foulding of the hands to sleep.
is it now a time to say unto Almighty God, as the Niggard does unto his Neighbour, come again to me to morrow, as that drowsy Sluggard does, Curae 6. 10. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little foulding of the hands to sleep.
The foolish Virgins supposed that the Bridegroom would not have come like an Owl or a Batt in the night, there is time enough, said they, what needs all this haste;
The foolish Virgins supposed that the Bridegroom would not have come like an Owl or a Batt in the night, there is time enough, said they, what needs all this haste;
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while I declare unto you, how that many Thousands now are doubtless in Hell, who purposed in time to have set their Houses in order, but being prevented by Death, are for ever condemned.
while I declare unto you, how that many Thousands now Are doubtless in Hell, who purposed in time to have Set their Houses in order, but being prevented by Death, Are for ever condemned.
O here I could heartily wish (with Jeremy) that I had in the Wilderness a Cottage, Yea, I could (wish with Job) that I were a Brother to the Dragons,
O Here I could heartily wish (with Jeremiah) that I had in the Wilderness a Cottage, Yea, I could (wish with Job) that I were a Brother to the Dragons,
Fourthly, What is above him? an offended Justice, Deut. 32. 16. Fifthly, What is against him? Satan, and Sin; two notorious, and deadly Enemies.
Fourthly, What is above him? an offended justice, Deuteronomy 32. 16. Fifthly, What is against him? Satan, and since; two notorious, and deadly Enemies.
Whatsoever thou dost affect, whatsoever thou dost project, so do, and so project all at once, who for any thing thou knowest, may at this very present depart out of this Life.
Whatsoever thou dost affect, whatsoever thou dost project, so do, and so project all At once, who for any thing thou Knowest, may At this very present depart out of this Life.
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But secondly, As there is a natural Death, and a spiritual Death, so likewise there is an eternal Death, called in the Ornament of Grace the second Death.
But secondly, As there is a natural Death, and a spiritual Death, so likewise there is an Eternal Death, called in the Ornament of Grace the second Death.
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O my dearly beloved Friends, consider what you are all by nature? What is within you? What is above you? What is below you? What is against you? What is before you? What is behind you? and that is, infallible Death; For here is not one here amongst you, be he never so strong, never so healthly,
O my dearly Beloved Friends, Consider what you Are all by nature? What is within you? What is above you? What is below you? What is against you? What is before you? What is behind you? and that is, infallible Death; For Here is not one Here among you, be he never so strong, never so healthly,
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As therefore, beloved, you tender the Salvation of your poor Souls, look home, and mourn for your Original sin, steep your Eyes in Tears, write Letters of • … scomfort upon the Ground as you go;
As Therefore, Beloved, you tender the Salvation of your poor Souls, look home, and mourn for your Original since, steep your Eyes in Tears, write Letters of • … scomfort upon the Ground as you go;
Oh! that we therefore, who are within a few steps of our long and last home, might seriously consider, what a vain thing it is to dream that we shall ever enjoy our worldly Relatives,
Oh! that we Therefore, who Are within a few steps of our long and last home, might seriously Consider, what a vain thing it is to dream that we shall ever enjoy our worldly Relatives,
let your Thoughts, Words and Actions, be such as may best become dying persons, seeing all that would dye comfortable must set their Houses in order be• … re they depart.
let your Thoughts, Words and Actions, be such as may best become dying Persons, seeing all that would die comfortable must Set their Houses in order be• … re they depart.
for all humane Pride, and the whole glory and pomp of the World (having Man's Life for a stay and foundation) can certainly no longer endure the same Life abideth;
for all humane Pride, and the Whole glory and pomp of the World (having Man's Life for a stay and Foundation) can Certainly no longer endure the same Life Abideth;
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The consideration whereof, together with this present occasion offered, have caused me amongst all other places of Holy Scripture to make choice of these words which I have now read unto you;
The consideration whereof, together with this present occasion offered, have caused me among all other places of Holy Scripture to make choice of these words which I have now read unto you;
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the first is drawn Ab incertitudine rerum, from the uncertainty of things, and that's contained in the words immediately going before my Text, the second is drawn á Vanitate Vitae, from the vanity of Man's Life,
the First is drawn Ab incertitudine rerum, from the uncertainty of things, and that's contained in the words immediately going before my Text, the second is drawn á Vanitate Vitae, from the vanity of Man's Life,
and to the old Man. Sometimes it is taken for the Life of Glory, whereby the Soul (being jopned again to her Body) shall lead a Life, which the Apostle calleth Spiritual; not in respect of the Substance,
and to the old Man. Sometime it is taken for the Life of Glory, whereby the Soul (being jopned again to her Body) shall led a Life, which the Apostle calls Spiritual; not in respect of the Substance,
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or more particularly for the Life of Man, which natural Life in Man is the act and vigour of the Soul, arising from the conjunction of the Body with the Soul;
or more particularly for the Life of Man, which natural Life in Man is the act and vigour of the Soul, arising from the conjunction of the Body with the Soul;
First, Of the Frailty of our Constitution; the Apostle doth not compare the Life of Man to Silver or Gold, or Iron, or Brass: which are durable Substances;
First, Of the Frailty of our Constitution; the Apostle does not compare the Life of Man to Silver or Gold, or Iron, or Brass: which Are durable Substances;
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either per attenuationem, by rarefaction and attenuation (as the Philosopher speaketh) aut per condensationem, when it returneth to the Earth from whence it came ▪ And well might this our Apostle compare the Life of Man to such an Imperfect Body as a Vapour is:
either per attenuationem, by rarefaction and attenuation (as the Philosopher speaks) Or per condensationem, when it returns to the Earth from whence it Come ▪ And well might this our Apostle compare the Life of Man to such an Imperfect Body as a Vapour is:
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Almighty God said unto his Prophet, Cry; and the Prophet answered, What shall I cry? God said unto him, All Flesh is Grass, and all the glory thereof like the Flower of the Field, the Grass withereth, the Flower fadeth away,
Almighty God said unto his Prophet, Cry; and the Prophet answered, What shall I cry? God said unto him, All Flesh is Grass, and all the glory thereof like the Flower of the Field, the Grass withereth, the Flower fades away,
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and no firmness and stability in the Fruit. For what firmness can there be in the matter of Flesh? Or what good things (of any long continuance) are to be found in so weak a Subject? To day thou maist see a young Man, in the flourishing time of his Age, with great Strength, Lusty,
and no firmness and stability in the Fruit. For what firmness can there be in the matter of Flesh? Or what good things (of any long Continuance) Are to be found in so weak a Subject? To day thou Mayest see a young Man, in the flourishing time of his Age, with great Strength, Lusty,
and if it so fall out, that this very next Night he be taken with some Disease, thou shalt see him the next day with a Face so far altered and changed, that whereas before he seemed very amiable and beautiful, he shall now seem ill-favoured, miserable and loathsom to behold;
and if it so fallen out, that this very next Night he be taken with Some Disease, thou shalt see him the next day with a Face so Far altered and changed, that whereas before he seemed very amiable and beautiful, he shall now seem ill-favoured, miserable and loathsome to behold;
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And this is no wonder, if we consider the Substance of Mans Body, which being a Building compact of green Clay, is easily overthrown with a small puff of Wind. This being then the frailty of our Constitution, the consideration thereof should be used, to put away and abandon our natural Pride,
And this is no wonder, if we Consider the Substance of men Body, which being a Building compact of green Clay, is Easily overthrown with a small puff of Wind. This being then the frailty of our Constitution, the consideration thereof should be used, to put away and abandon our natural Pride,
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Secondly, The next Point I am to treat of, is the shortness of our continuance, intimated i• … these words, Which appeareth for a little time, &c. Man that is Born of a Woman (saith Job) is of sho• … t continuance and full of Miseries;
Secondly, The next Point I am to Treat of, is the shortness of our Continuance, intimated i• … these words, Which appears for a little time, etc. Man that is Born of a Woman (Says Job) is of sho• … tO Continuance and full of Misery's;
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he vanisheth also as a Shadow, and continueth not, Job 14. 〈 ◊ 〉, 2. In which words, in that Job compared Man to a Shadow and a Flower, he notably setteth forth the short continuance of Mans Life;
he Vanishes also as a Shadow, and Continueth not, Job 14. 〈 ◊ 〉, 2. In which words, in that Job compared Man to a Shadow and a Flower, he notably sets forth the short Continuance of men Life;
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Now if we should deduct those years which Infancy and Childhood spendeth, if also we should take away that time which passeth away when we sleep, it would be a small number of Years that would remain;
Now if we should deduct those Years which Infancy and Childhood spendeth, if also we should take away that time which passes away when we sleep, it would be a small number of years that would remain;
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This being then the shortness and uncertainty of our Lives, it should teach us so much the rather to embrace our Saviours Counsel in the Thirteenth of St. Mark 's Gospel, Watch, because ye know not the day nor the hour:
This being then the shortness and uncertainty of our Lives, it should teach us so much the rather to embrace our Saviors Counsel in the Thirteenth of Saint Mark is Gospel, Watch, Because you know not the day nor the hour:
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If thou shouldest be invited to a Feast, and being set at the Table, seest before thee many and sundry sorts of Meats, a Friend of thine secretly admonisheth thee, that among so many dainty Dishes, there is one Poysoned;
If thou Shouldst be invited to a Feast, and being Set At the Table, See before thee many and sundry sorts of Meats, a Friend of thine secretly Admonisheth thee, that among so many dainty Dishes, there is one Poisoned;
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Thirdly and lastly, the vanity and nullity of our Life after Death, intimated in these words, And afterward vanisheth away: The whole Course of Mans Life is but a flying Shadow, a little spot of time between two Eternities, which will quickly disappear;
Thirdly and lastly, the vanity and nullity of our Life After Death, intimated in these words, And afterwards Vanishes away: The Whole Course of men Life is but a flying Shadow, a little spot of time between two Eternities, which will quickly disappear;
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but it is time for us to cry out, The time past is more than enough to have wrought the Will of the Flesh, 1. Pet. 4. 3. or as it is Rom. 13, 14. 'Tis high time to awake out of Sleep.
but it is time for us to cry out, The time passed is more than enough to have wrought the Will of the Flesh, 1. Pet. 4. 3. or as it is Rom. 13, 14. It's high time to awake out of Sleep.
And thus I have briefly shown you the frailty of the Life of Man, and the profitable use we might make of this Consideration, That our Life is but a Vapour which appeareth for a little time, and afterward Vanisheth away.
And thus I have briefly shown you the frailty of the Life of Man, and the profitable use we might make of this Consideration, That our Life is but a Vapour which appears for a little time, and afterwards Vanishes away.
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surely it argues a very wicked frame of Heart to be so forgetful of Death, when 'tis that we are to expect every minute, and know not but each day that comes may be our last.
surely it argues a very wicked frame of Heart to be so forgetful of Death, when it's that we Are to expect every minute, and know not but each day that comes may be our last.
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Good Lord, therefore do thou make us to know our end, and the measure of our days, what it is, that so we may be throughly convinced how frail we are.
Good Lord, Therefore do thou make us to know our end, and the measure of our days, what it is, that so we may be thoroughly convinced how frail we Are.
and hide a multitude of Sin, James 5. 20. To save a Soul from Death, is so glorious an Imployment, that herein I cannot chuse but rejoice with the Apostle,
and hide a multitude of since, James 5. 20. To save a Soul from Death, is so glorious an Employment, that herein I cannot choose but rejoice with the Apostle,
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As for others, I am jealous over them with a Godly Jealousie (as the Apostle speaketh) continually praying, that they may not be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ,
As for Others, I am jealous over them with a Godly Jealousy (as the Apostle speaks) continually praying, that they may not be corrupted from the simplicity that is in christ,
But now, dearly beloved, being come to Preach my last Sermon amongst you, I request you all both good and bad to attend with double diligence, to what shall be spoken unto you from that sweet portion of Scripture which you find recorded.
But now, dearly Beloved, being come to Preach my last Sermon among you, I request you all both good and bad to attend with double diligence, to what shall be spoken unto you from that sweet portion of Scripture which you find recorded.
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Secondly, an Inclination of the ground of it, which was this, because he might be with Christ; the word signifies solvere Anchoram, to loosen the Anchor,
Secondly, an Inclination of the ground of it, which was this, Because he might be with christ; the word signifies Solvere Anchoram, to loosen the Anchor,
As the motion of every natural Body is quickest and strongest, the nearer it comes to the Center; so the nearer fulness of Glory, the more fervent the Soul is in its desires after Christ.
As the motion of every natural Body is quickest and Strongest, the nearer it comes to the Centre; so the nearer fullness of Glory, the more fervent the Soul is in its Desires After christ.
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upon a dying Bed, a Christians Pulse beats strongest Heaven-ward. We groan, as being in a great straight, knowing, to depart is far better, much more better;
upon a dying Bed, a Christians Pulse beats Strongest Heavenward. We groan, as being in a great straight, knowing, to depart is Far better, much more better;
as if he should have said, Oh! there is no comparison between the enjoyment of God in the State of Grace, and the enjoyment of God in a State of Glory.
as if he should have said, Oh! there is no comparison between the enjoyment of God in the State of Grace, and the enjoyment of God in a State of Glory.
and sweet Extasie of Spirit, spake in the following manner, viz. VVhy lingrest thou bright Lamp of Heaven? why Do thy Steeds tread so slowly on? must I Be forc'd to live when I desire to die? Lash thou those Lazie Jades, drive with full speed, And end my slow-paced days, that I may feed VVith Joy on Him, for whom my heart doth bleed.
and sweet Ecstasy of Spirit, spoke in the following manner, viz. Why lingrest thou bright Lamp of Heaven? why Do thy Steeds tread so slowly on? must I Be forced to live when I desire to die? Lash thou those Lazy Jades, drive with full speed, And end my slow-paced days, that I may feed With Joy on Him, for whom my heart does bleed.
Post blessed Jesus, come Lord flee away. And turn this Night into the brightest Day, By thine approach, come Lord, and do not stay. Take thou Doves-Wings, or give Doves Wings to me, That I may leave this World,
Post blessed jesus, come Lord flee away. And turn this Night into the Brightest Day, By thine approach, come Lord, and do not stay. Take thou Doves-Wings, or give Dove Wings to me, That I may leave this World,
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Come dearest Saviour, come, unlock this Cage Of sinful Flesh, lovingly stop the Rage Of my Desires, end thou my Pilgrimage. Give me a Place on High, to Sit and Sing Anthems of Praise to thee mine only King, Whose ratling Sounds may make the Heavens Ring.
Come dearest Saviour, come, unlock this Cage Of sinful Flesh, lovingly stop the Rage Of my Desires, end thou my Pilgrimage. Give me a Place on High, to Fit and Sing Anthems of Praise to thee mine only King, Whose rattling Sounds may make the Heavens Ring.
but there is a Lion in the way (as Solomon speaks in another case) there is Death the King of Fears, that stands frowning upon the Soul at the last cast when the Soul is upon its very Entrance into Christ, his prepared Mansions of eternal Glory;
but there is a lion in the Way (as Solomon speaks in Another case) there is Death the King of Fears, that Stands frowning upon the Soul At the last cast when the Soul is upon its very Entrance into christ, his prepared Mansions of Eternal Glory;
and the most delightful creature Comfort, rather than to venture over the terrible mountain of Death (the very Epitomy of all Discouragements) into the doubtful possession of those invissible Depths of spiritual Glory, which the Scripture tells us, is only attainable after this Life.
and the most delightful creature Comfort, rather than to venture over the terrible mountain of Death (the very Epitome of all Discouragements) into the doubtful possession of those invissible Depths of spiritual Glory, which the Scripture tells us, is only attainable After this Life.
It comes from off a carnal heart, and fully speaks the temper an Epicurean Will, that is, against leaving its carnal interest in the Earth, for uncertain interest in Heaven.
It comes from off a carnal heart, and Fully speaks the temper an Epicurean Will, that is, against leaving its carnal Interest in the Earth, for uncertain Interest in Heaven.
yet it doth but seem to do so, and indeed it doth not at all extinguish the earnest desires of a serious lively Christian after Christ in the fulness of Glory,
yet it does but seem to do so, and indeed it does not At all extinguish the earnest Desires of a serious lively Christian After christ in the fullness of Glory,
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First, that to die is no worse a thing than to tread in the very steps of Jesus Christ, we might indeed have been afraid to die if Jesus Christ had not first stept into the cold grave before us,
First, that to die is no Worse a thing than to tread in the very steps of jesus christ, we might indeed have been afraid to die if jesus christ had not First stepped into the cold grave before us,
As the Limner lays the Foundation of a curious Picture in a Dark Ground-work, so God doth oftentimes lay the foundation of our sweetest Mercies in the greatest miseries;
As the Limner lays the Foundation of a curious Picture in a Dark Groundwork, so God does oftentimes lay the Foundation of our Sweetest mercies in the greatest misery's;
God could as easily have received all his redeemed ones into the immediate imbraces of Divine Love and Glory, without letting them know what it was to be tempted, to be afflicted or to die,
God could as Easily have received all his redeemed ones into the immediate embraces of Divine Love and Glory, without letting them know what it was to be tempted, to be afflicted or to die,
but only for the better sweetning and endearing fulness of Glory to them. Secondly, Deaths mortal Wound, it is but preparatory to an immortal weight of Glory.
but only for the better sweetening and endearing fullness of Glory to them. Secondly, Death's Mortal Wound, it is but preparatory to an immortal weight of Glory.
Death it is the Saturday or last day of our Weekly labours, which ushers in a Sabbath of eternal rest. Rev. 14. 13. And I heard a Voice from Heaven, saying unto me.
Death it is the Saturday or last day of our Weekly labours, which ushers in a Sabbath of Eternal rest. Rev. 14. 13. And I herd a Voice from Heaven, saying unto me.
And so the trouble which we often times think may swallow us up, it brings us to our harbour Death, it lands us safely upon Glory. One excellency sets out the state of a dying Christian in these Words.
And so the trouble which we often times think may swallow us up, it brings us to our harbour Death, it Lands us safely upon Glory. One excellency sets out the state of a dying Christian in these Words.
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Lastly, Death it is as a Bridge that all Saints must walk over to the everlasting Hill of endless Peace, to the perfection of Grace, to the participation o• … Glory, to the full possession of Christ.
Lastly, Death it is as a Bridge that all Saints must walk over to the everlasting Hill of endless Peace, to the perfection of Grace, to the participation o• … Glory, to the full possession of christ.
2. Death it leads us to a participation of Glory, the consummation of Grace is the inceation of Glory, Grace that puts the Soul into a capacity of enjoying glimps of God as in a Glass darkly,
2. Death it leads us to a participation of Glory, the consummation of Grace is the inceation of Glory, Grace that puts the Soul into a capacity of enjoying glimpse of God as in a Glass darkly,
but glory brings the Soul, ad visionem beatificam, into an immediate converse with God face to face, 1 Cor. 13. 12. For now we see through a Glass darkly, but then face to face;
but glory brings the Soul, ad visionem beatificam, into an immediate converse with God face to face, 1 Cor. 13. 12. For now we see through a Glass darkly, but then face to face;
3. Death it leads us into a full possession of Christ, Luke 23, 43. This day shalt thou be with met in Paradise, so saith Paul, Then shall we be ever with the Lord, comfort, comfort ye one another with these words, to be always with Christ will be very comfortable indeed.
3. Death it leads us into a full possession of christ, Lycia 23, 43. This day shalt thou be with met in Paradise, so Says Paul, Then shall we be ever with the Lord, Comfort, Comfort you one Another with these words, to be always with christ will be very comfortable indeed.
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And thus I have endeavoured to lay open before you those Soul supporting, and Soul encouraging Arguments, the consideration of which, makes the believing Soul so willingly,
And thus I have endeavoured to lay open before you those Soul supporting, and Soul encouraging Arguments, the consideration of which, makes the believing Soul so willingly,
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and so boldly, to look Death in the Face, to invade Death in its own Quarters, which is indeed but as a Passage or Bridg, whereby the Soul is carried over unto the Mountains of Mirrh, and unto the Hill of Frankincense, where it shall lie down with Christ on his Green Bed of Love, which is perfumed all over with the fulness of increated Glory.
and so boldly, to look Death in the Face, to invade Death in its own Quarters, which is indeed but as a Passage or Bridge, whereby the Soul is carried over unto the Mountains of Mirrh, and unto the Hill of Frankincense, where it shall lie down with christ on his Green Bed of Love, which is perfumed all over with the fullness of increated Glory.
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Hierom of Prague, the renowned Bohemian Martyr, he uttered these words, with much chearfulness, at his very giving up the Ghost, Hanc animam in flammis affero, Christe, tibi, freely do I burn for the sake of Christ.
Hieronymus of Prague, the renowned Bohemian Martyr, he uttered these words, with much cheerfulness, At his very giving up the Ghost, Hanc animam in flammis affero, Christ, tibi, freely do I burn for the sake of christ.
unto whom his Friend answered, I know none, but says he, I can tell you some good news, nam ego subito cum Christo regnabor, I shall suddainly be with Christ upon his Throne.
unto whom his Friend answered, I know none, but Says he, I can tell you Some good news, nam ego subito cum Christ regnabor, I shall suddenly be with christ upon his Throne.
primum, ut frurar desiderato conspectu filii Dei, deinde ut liberer ab immunibus Theologerum odiis; I desire to die to injoy a sight of Jesus Christ, &c.
primum, ut frurar desiderato conspectu Sons Dei, Deinde ut liberer ab immunibus Theologerum odiis; I desire to die to enjoy a sighed of jesus christ, etc.
But what need I tell you of the resolute and undaunted Carriage of Christians in former ages, we need look no further than upon the carriage of Christians in latter Ages.
But what need I tell you of the resolute and undaunted Carriage of Christians in former ages, we need look no further than upon the carriage of Christians in latter Ages.
Strigelius, the learned Suetzer, falling sick, he would often say, Seperare se finem vitae suae ad esse, He hoped this Sinful Life was now at an end, that he might injoy God perfectly.
Strigel, the learned Suetzer, falling sick, he would often say, Seperare se finem vitae suae ad esse, He hoped this Sinful Life was now At an end, that he might enjoy God perfectly.
Grinaus, the learned Helvetian, died with these words in his mouth, O praeclarum illum diem, cum ad illud animarum concilium Caelumque profiscar: Oh fairest day!
Grinaus, the learned Helvetian, died with these words in his Mouth, Oh praeclarum Ilum diem, cum ad illud animarum concilium Caelumque profiscar: O Fairest day!
should I but relate the dying Speeches of Mr. Rollock, the learned and devout Scotch-man, they would melt any Heart that shall hear them, he breathed out these words with his Life.
should I but relate the dying Speeches of Mr. Rollock, the learned and devout Scotchman, they would melt any Heart that shall hear them, he breathed out these words with his Life.
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it hath been my Care all my Life time to devout it unto thee, I pray thee therefore take it that it may live with thee for ever, Come Lord Jesus put an end to this sinful miserable life, haste Lord, tarry not, come Lord Jesus and give me that life,
it hath been my Care all my Life time to devout it unto thee, I pray thee Therefore take it that it may live with thee for ever, Come Lord jesus put an end to this sinful miserable life, haste Lord, tarry not, come Lord jesus and give me that life,
Christians, leave your Spirits in this sweet temper of contemning Death, and desiring to be with Christ in Glory, where I should much rejoice and indeed earnestly pray that I might meet you all.
Christians, leave your Spirits in this sweet temper of contemning Death, and desiring to be with christ in Glory, where I should much rejoice and indeed earnestly pray that I might meet you all.
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Dr. Taylor, when he was brought to Hadly in Suffolk to suffer Martyrdom for his Profession of Christ, the History says, he was as merry in his going from London, as though he had been a going to some Banquet or Bridal.
Dr. Taylor, when he was brought to Hardly in Suffolk to suffer Martyrdom for his Profession of christ, the History Says, he was as merry in his going from London, as though he had been a going to Some Banquet or Bridal.
for to morrow you must be burned, your Chain it is now a buying, but when Mr. Bradford had heard these Words, he lifted up his Eyes to Heaven, and said. I thank God for it.
for to morrow you must be burned, your Chain it is now a buying, but when Mr. Bradford had herd these Words, he lifted up his Eyes to Heaven, and said. I thank God for it.
I have looked for this a long time, this news comes not to me suddainly but as a thing that I waited for every day and hour, the Lord make me worthy of it.
I have looked for this a long time, this news comes not to me suddenly but as a thing that I waited for every day and hour, the Lord make me worthy of it.
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Bishop Jewell lying upon his Death-bed, he would often say, Now Lord let thy Servant depart in Peace, break off all delays, Let me this day quickly see the Lord Jesus, And observe further, one standing by him,
Bishop Jewel lying upon his Deathbed, he would often say, Now Lord let thy Servant depart in Peace, break off all delays, Let me this day quickly see the Lord jesus, And observe further, one standing by him,
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and praying with Tears that the Lord would be pleased to restore this Godly Bishop unto his former Health, he over-hearing of him seemed to be very much offended,
and praying with Tears that the Lord would be pleased to restore this Godly Bishop unto his former Health, he overhearing of him seemed to be very much offended,
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And now truly Friends, out of the tender Affection which I bear unto all your Souls, I could heartily wish, that this might be the dying Language of you all, that you might every one be able to say from a good and clear Conscience, at last, I have not lived not so that I am ashamed to live longer,
And now truly Friends, out of the tender Affection which I bear unto all your Souls, I could heartily wish, that this might be the dying Language of you all, that you might every one be able to say from a good and clear Conscience, At last, I have not lived not so that I am ashamed to live longer,
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And further, I do protest in the presence of God, with Saint Paul, in the 4th, to the Phillip. at the first Verse, That it is my greatest joy and richest Crown,
And further, I do protest in the presence of God, with Saint Paul, in the 4th, to the Philip. At the First Verse, That it is my greatest joy and Richest Crown,
And if all my pains and endeavours among you in much weakness have taken any effect upon any of your Spirits, to win you unto a love of Christ, that so you may be holy here,
And if all my pains and endeavours among you in much weakness have taken any Effect upon any of your Spirits, to win you unto a love of christ, that so you may be holy Here,
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Verse 8. Finally, Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;
Verse 8. Finally, Brothers, whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report;
GOOD Lord, let our Souls be filled with breathings and pantings after Grace and Glory, Let us be ever willing (with St. Paul) to depart and to be with Christ.
GOOD Lord, let our Souls be filled with breathings and pantings After Grace and Glory, Let us be ever willing (with Saint Paul) to depart and to be with christ.
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Let us dayly look and long to be in Heaven, where we shall sit down in the same Throne with our blessed and glorious Redeemer, where there will be no more sinning nor sighing,
Let us daily look and long to be in Heaven, where we shall fit down in the same Throne with our blessed and glorious Redeemer, where there will be no more sinning nor sighing,
Lord, let us often ponder upon the blessed state above, for certainly, one deep and serious consideration of the never fading Glory of the other world is enough to wing our hearts with earnest desires (as we have heard it did thy Holy Saints and Martyrs) to depart and leave this vain world to be with Christ.
Lord, let us often ponder upon the blessed state above, for Certainly, one deep and serious consideration of the never fading Glory of the other world is enough to wing our hearts with earnest Desires (as we have herd it did thy Holy Saints and Martyrs) to depart and leave this vain world to be with christ.
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And good Lord, let us, when we leave a weeping House) and the many instances of our dearest Friends going so often to the Grave before us, shew that we must quickly follow) be received into that Celestial Mantion above, which will prove an eternal House of Joy.
And good Lord, let us, when we leave a weeping House) and the many instances of our dearest Friends going so often to the Grave before us, show that we must quickly follow) be received into that Celestial Mansion above, which will prove an Eternal House of Joy.
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The Eye that hath seen him shall see him no more. SERMON XI. Upon ACTS 20. 38. Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, That they should see his Face no more.
The Eye that hath seen him shall see him no more. SERMON XI. Upon ACTS 20. 38. Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, That they should see his Face no more.
First, You have declared the Carriage of the Apostle Paul, that was, he Preach'd while he was at the Church of Ephesus. Secondly, You have declared the Character of the Church of Ephesus, when they were parting with this Blessed Preacher, in the words that I have read,
First, You have declared the Carriage of the Apostle Paul, that was, he Preached while he was At the Church of Ephesus. Secondly, You have declared the Character of the Church of Ephesus, when they were parting with this Blessed Preacher, in the words that I have read,
From this practice of this Church, I would lay down this Doctrine, That it is the property and practice of the Saints and People of God, to be sorrowful and affected at the final parting with their Pastors and Teachers;
From this practice of this Church, I would lay down this Doctrine, That it is the property and practice of the Saints and People of God, to be sorrowful and affected At the final parting with their Pastors and Teachers;
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That Patriarch Jacob, that wrestled and prevailed when he came to die, as you read in Gen 49. and the last verse, That he pull'd up his Feet into the Bed, and he's goone:
That Patriarch Jacob, that wrestled and prevailed when he Come to die, as you read in Gen 49. and the last verse, That he pulled up his Feet into the Bed, and he's goone:
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Now see what a Mourning there was for him in Gen. 50. 1. Joseph fell upon his Fathers Face and kissed him, and verse 3. And the Egyptians mourned for him threescore and ten days;
Now see what a Mourning there was for him in Gen. 50. 1. Joseph fell upon his Father's Face and kissed him, and verse 3. And the egyptians mourned for him threescore and ten days;
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here was a mourning for Jacob, and verse 10. They came to the Threshing floor of Atad, which is beyond Jordan, and there they Mourned with a great and very sore Lamentation:
Here was a mourning for Jacob, and verse 10. They Come to the Threshing floor of Atad, which is beyond Jordan, and there they Mourned with a great and very soar Lamentation:
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and Women which also bewailed and lamented him, There was great lamentation: Oh they could not part with Jesus Christ without lamenting, That they should see his Face no more.
and Women which also bewailed and lamented him, There was great lamentation: O they could not part with jesus christ without lamenting, That they should see his Face no more.
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and David lamented exceedingly for Jonathan in that 1 Kings. I am distressed for thee my Brother Jonathan; if you love your Preachers so as its said of them that could pull out their Eyes for them while living, you will even weep out your Eyes for them now dead.
and David lamented exceedingly for Johnathan in that 1 Kings. I am distressed for thee my Brother Johnathan; if you love your Preachers so as its said of them that could pull out their Eyes for them while living, you will even weep out your Eyes for them now dead.
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I could tell you of a thing that I have lookt upon as a Piece of Prophesie, it was Printed and Writ Ten Years before the Fire of London, and it was this.
I could tell you of a thing that I have looked upon as a Piece of Prophesy, it was Printed and Writ Ten years before the Fire of London, and it was this.
It seemeth good to me (saith St. Luke in his Preface to his Gospel) Most excellent Theophilus, To write to thee of those things in order, that thou mightest know the certainty.
It seems good to me (Says Saint Lycia in his Preface to his Gospel) Most excellent Theophilus, To write to thee of those things in order, that thou Mightest know the certainty.
as signifie that in our Devotions, we should think upon our dissolutions, which was one reason why Alphonsus King of Arragon used to confess, that dead Men were his best Friends;
as signify that in our Devotions, we should think upon our dissolutions, which was one reason why Alphonsus King of Aragon used to confess, that dead Men were his best Friends;
That implies two things especially. 1. To die in the Lord is to die for the Confession of the Faith. 2. To die in the Profession of the Faith of the Lord Jesus Christ.
That Implies two things especially. 1. To die in the Lord is to die for the Confessi of the Faith. 2. To die in the Profession of the Faith of the Lord jesus christ.
Their Blessedness consists in two things. 1. In a cessation from all Sin and Misery, They Rest, &c. 2. In a possession of all Glory and Felicity, Their Works follow them.
Their Blessedness consists in two things. 1. In a cessation from all since and Misery, They Rest, etc. 2. In a possession of all Glory and Felicity, Their Works follow them.
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the World is an Egypt, a place of Burden and Bondage, but Heaven is a Canaan, that resembled by the Bosom of Abraham, a place of sweet Refreshment, and Soul-satisfying Rest.
the World is an Egypt, a place of Burden and Bondage, but Heaven is a Canaan, that resembled by the Bosom of Abraham, a place of sweet Refreshment, and Soul-satisfying Rest.
And lastly, They Rest from the Labour of their particular Calling and Vocation, which is toilsome and troublesome, ever since God past this Doom upon Man for his offence in Paradise, In the Sweat of thy Brows shalt thou eat Bread.
And lastly, They Rest from the Labour of their particular Calling and Vocation, which is toilsome and troublesome, ever since God passed this Doom upon Man for his offence in Paradise, In the Sweat of thy Brows shalt thou eat Bred.
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Their Happiness is not only privative, consisting in a freedom from Sin and Misery, but positive also, in a possession of all Peace and Glory, in a consummation of Grace, in a perfect Fruition of God,
Their Happiness is not only privative, consisting in a freedom from since and Misery, but positive also, in a possession of all Peace and Glory, in a consummation of Grace, in a perfect Fruition of God,
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Their Works follow them, not their Works in kind, but their Works in Issue and Effect, the Fruits and Reward of their Works, the Blessings of God which lye in the Promises to Works of Piety and Charity, These follow them to Heaven:
Their Works follow them, not their Works in kind, but their Works in Issue and Effect, the Fruits and Reward of their Works, the Blessings of God which lie in the Promises to Works of Piety and Charity, These follow them to Heaven:
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Indeed Faith leads the way, that must be our Harbinger to take up our Lodging in the New Jerusalem, that like the Star in the East, leads us to Bethlehem, where Christ is,
Indeed Faith leads the Way, that must be our Harbinger to take up our Lodging in the New Jerusalem, that like the Star in the East, leads us to Bethlehem, where christ is,
Like Peter 's Angel, it shakes off the Chain of Mortality, and opens the Iron-gate, the Gate of Pearl into the New Jerusalem; like Lazarus his Angel, it conducts the Soul from Earth to Abraham 's Bosom, from this Vail of Tears to the Kingdom of Glory.
Like Peter is Angel, it shakes off the Chain of Mortality, and Opens the Irongate, the Gate of Pearl into the New Jerusalem; like Lazarus his Angel, it conducts the Soul from Earth to Abraham is Bosom, from this vail of Tears to the Kingdom of Glory.
it is both the Observation of an Ancient Father, and the Resolution of an Ancient Council, concerning Christs weeping over Lazarus, John 11. 35. Doluit Lazarum, non dormientem, sed resurgentem.
it is both the Observation of an Ancient Father, and the Resolution of an Ancient Council, Concerning Christ weeping over Lazarus, John 11. 35. Doluit Lazarum, non dormientem, sed resurgentem.
Christ did not weep because Lazarus was dead, and taken out of the World, but because he was to return from the Grave into a Troublesome World after he was gone to his Rest.
christ did not weep Because Lazarus was dead, and taken out of the World, but Because he was to return from the Grave into a Troublesome World After he was gone to his Rest.
but I shall go to him, I have not lost him for ever, we shall meet again as comfortably as Jacob and Joseph met in Egypt; meet again in Heaven and never part.
but I shall go to him, I have not lost him for ever, we shall meet again as comfortably as Jacob and Joseph met in Egypt; meet again in Heaven and never part.
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Beloved, the Death of a Friend is but like the setting of the Sun, or the uncloathing of a Man when he goes to Bed, there will be a glorious appearing in the Morning of the Resurrection,
beloved, the Death of a Friend is but like the setting of the Sun, or the unclothing of a Man when he Goes to Bed, there will be a glorious appearing in the Morning of the Resurrection,
Richar• … the First, sometimes King of England, gave charge that his Bowels should be Buried at Charron, but his Heart at Roan, the Faithful City, the City of his Love.
Richar• … the First, sometime King of England, gave charge that his Bowels should be Buried At Charron, but his Heart At Roan, the Faithful city, the city of his Love.
That so after a troublesome Life, we may have a peaceable Death, and after Death a glorious Reward of Everlasting Rest in Heaven, according to this voice from Heaven in the Text. Blessed are the Dead which die in the Lord,
That so After a troublesome Life, we may have a peaceable Death, and After Death a glorious Reward of Everlasting Rest in Heaven, according to this voice from Heaven in the Text. Blessed Are the Dead which die in the Lord,
I have now done with the Text, and now come to address my self unto that sad occasion, which hath given my present Discourse this Mourning Suit. The occasion of our present meeting is to Solemnize the Funeral of our deceased Neighbour and Friend, to do our last office to her Body, by a• … ording it the benefit of a Christian and Comely Burial.
I have now done with the Text, and now come to address my self unto that sad occasion, which hath given my present Discourse this Mourning Suit. The occasion of our present meeting is to Solemnize the Funeral of our deceased Neighbour and Friend, to do our last office to her Body, by a• … ording it the benefit of a Christian and Comely Burial.
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Concerning whom, I might upon very good and warrantable Grounds, enlarge my Discourse in the description of the blessedness, both of her Life and Death,
Concerning whom, I might upon very good and warrantable Grounds, enlarge my Discourse in the description of the blessedness, both of her Life and Death,
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and whereas many are flattered with hopes of Life, till the very Hour of Death; yet she was upon a meditation of Death from the first beginning of her sickness:
and whereas many Are flattered with hope's of Life, till the very Hour of Death; yet she was upon a meditation of Death from the First beginning of her sickness:
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Death was not sudden to her, either in respect of Expectation, or Preparation; she had her Wedding-garment on, and her Lamp trimmed with Faith and a good Conscience;
Death was not sudden to her, either in respect of Expectation, or Preparation; she had her wedding garment on, and her Lamp trimmed with Faith and a good Conscience;
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Hopes of a joyful Resurrection. SERMON XIII. JOB. 19. v. 25, 26, 27. For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the Earth.
Hope's of a joyful Resurrection. SERMON XIII. JOB. 19. v. 25, 26, 27. For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that he shall stand At the latter day upon the Earth.
Secondly, In the strong actings of his Faith he assureth himself of it, notwithstanding all the difficulties that might obstruct and hinder it in the 26th Verse,
Secondly, In the strong actings of his Faith he assureth himself of it, notwithstanding all the difficulties that might obstruct and hinder it in the 26th Verse,
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though Worms devour, and rottenness invade whatsoever I am, or have of a Body, though I am spent from Head to Toe, from Skin to Reins, without and within,
though Worms devour, and rottenness invade whatsoever I am, or have of a Body, though I am spent from Head to Toe, from Skin to Reins, without and within,
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We have in this Text, see, and see, and behold. The word in the original is different from what we had before, I shall behold him. It signifies more than the bare seeing,
We have in this Text, see, and see, and behold. The word in the original is different from what we had before, I shall behold him. It signifies more than the bore seeing,
when she observed the service of his Table, and heard his wisdom, there was no more Spirit in h• … r, (1 Kings 10. 5.) thas is, she was as one astonished, whose Spirits are sunk and dissipated.
when she observed the service of his Table, and herd his Wisdom, there was no more Spirit in h• … r, (1 Kings 10. 5.) thas is, she was as one astonished, whose Spirits Are sunk and dissipated.
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and there behold how much God is beyond, and above all that we have hitherto heard of him here at home in our own Country, we shall be rap• … up into admiration,
and there behold how much God is beyond, and above all that we have hitherto herd of him Here At home in our own Country, we shall be rap• … up into admiration,
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Such were the Marcionites, Basilidians, and Vàlentinians. These, • … aith he, went halves with the Sadduces in their opinion. The Sadduces denied Spirits.
Such were the Marcionites, Basilidians, and Vàlentinians. These, • … aith he, went halves with the Sadducees in their opinion. The Sadducees denied Spirits.
Hence (Acts 23. 6.) Paul perceiving that the Assembly was mixed of Sadduces and Pharisees (and wisely considering, that if he did but mind them of their differences between themselves, they would not so strongly agree and combine against him) he made his advantage of it, by professing openly that he was a Pharisee. And the sacred Historian tells us what the peculiar tenents of the Sadduces were, (v. 8.) The Sadduces say there is no Resurrection,
Hence (Acts 23. 6.) Paul perceiving that the Assembly was mixed of Sadducees and Pharisees (and wisely considering, that if he did but mind them of their differences between themselves, they would not so strongly agree and combine against him) he made his advantage of it, by professing openly that he was a Pharisee. And the sacred Historian tells us what the peculiar tenants of the Sadducees were, (v. 8.) The Sadducees say there is no Resurrection,
The Apostle seems to touch it (2 Cor. 5. 10.) We shall all appear before the Judgment-seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things he hath done in his Body, according to what he hath done,
The Apostle seems to touch it (2 Cor. 5. 10.) We shall all appear before the Judgment seat of christ, that every one may receive the things he hath done in his Body, according to what he hath done,
when thousands of Carcasses are mingled, and their Dust promiscuously heapead together, or scattered abroad? When the Bodies of Men are devoured by wild Beasts,
when thousands of Carcases Are mingled, and their Dust promiscuously heapead together, or scattered abroad? When the Bodies of Men Are devoured by wild Beasts,
and digested into the substance of Fowls and Fishes, especially when the Bodies of Men are eaten and concocted into the Bodies of other Men? How can these numerical Bodies rise? I answer,
and digested into the substance of Fowls and Fish, especially when the Bodies of Men Are eaten and concocted into the Bodies of other Men? How can these numerical Bodies rise? I answer,
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(How is this, Who puts this vile Body into such a Glorioui fashion? Trouble not your selves for that, there is power enough to do it, it is done,) according to the working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
(How is this, Who puts this vile Body into such a Glorioui fashion? Trouble not your selves for that, there is power enough to do it, it is done,) according to the working, whereby he is able to subdue all things to himself.
You ask how the same Body can be restored? I ask how the first body was Created? Tell me how God Created Heaven and Earth out of nothing? So that as the Apostle speaks (Heb 11. 3.) Things which are seen. were not made of things which do appear:
You ask how the same Body can be restored? I ask how the First body was Created? Tell me how God Created Heaven and Earth out of nothing? So that as the Apostle speaks (Hebrew 11. 3.) Things which Are seen. were not made of things which do appear:
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and every day done, and shall continue to be done in all the Generations of Men (Solomon puts the question Eccles. 11. 5.) Tell me how the Bones grow in the Womb of her that is with Child:
and every day done, and shall continue to be done in all the Generations of Men (Solomon puts the question Eccles. 11. 5.) Tell me how the Bones grow in the Womb of her that is with Child:
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nor find out the Work of God in forming the Body? Therefore as to the manner how such things are done, we must have recourse only to the Almighty power of God, to the All-powerful God, who is able to subdue all things to himself.
nor find out the Work of God in forming the Body? Therefore as to the manner how such things Are done, we must have recourse only to the Almighty power of God, to the All-powerful God, who is able to subdue all things to himself.
Thus it was joined with the first Words of the 26th. Verse, to shew the triumph of Faith over all Difficulties that lie in the way of the Resurrection.
Thus it was joined with the First Words of the 26th. Verse, to show the triumph of Faith over all Difficulties that lie in the Way of the Resurrection.
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SERMON XIV. JUDGES 11. ult. And it was a Custom in Israel that the Daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the Daughter of Jeptha the Gileadite four Days in a Year.
SERMON XIV. JUDGES 11. ult. And it was a Custom in Israel that the Daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the Daughter of Jephtha the Gileadite four Days in a Year.
TO a place appointed for their meeting to this end, possibly to the place where she was Sacrificed, to express their sorrow for her loss, according to the manner,
TO a place appointed for their meeting to this end, possibly to the place where she was Sacrificed, to express their sorrow for her loss, according to the manner,
or to discourse of (so the Hebrew Lamed is sometimes used) the Daughter of Jepthah, to Celebrate her Praises, who had so willingly yielded up her self for a Sacrifice.
or to discourse of (so the Hebrew Lamed is sometime used) the Daughter of Jephthah, to Celebrate her Praises, who had so willingly yielded up her self for a Sacrifice.
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We find our Saviour weeping over Lazarus 's Grave, insomuch as the people could infer thence, See how much he loved him, John 11. 35, 36. I know no Divinity that excludes Humanity,
We find our Saviour weeping over Lazarus is Grave, insomuch as the people could infer thence, See how much he loved him, John 11. 35, 36. I know no Divinity that excludes Humanity,
I find in the Catalogue and Spawn of highest Crimes (which the dregs of these last times should bring forth, want of natural Affection reckon'd, 2 Tim. 33.
I find in the Catalogue and Spawn of highest Crimes (which the dregs of these last times should bring forth, want of natural Affection reckoned, 2 Tim. 33.
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if you will receive the Apostles Prescription, Rom. 12. 15. It is in the Scripture noted as an extream Judgment and Curse on the Wicked, Job 17. 15, (Psal. 78. 64.) his Widows shall not weep,
if you will receive the Apostles Prescription, Rom. 12. 15. It is in the Scripture noted as an extreme Judgement and Curse on the Wicked, Job 17. 15, (Psalm 78. 64.) his Widows shall not weep,
as either wanting leisure from other Sorrows, or liberty from their Cruel Enemies. Tears are the first Office we do for our selves, and the last for others.
as either wanting leisure from other Sorrows, or liberty from their Cruel Enemies. Tears Are the First Office we do for our selves, and the last for Others.
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as who had attained a greater measure of Religion or Discretion, or the Spirit, or who had subdued their Desires to a perfecter Resignation, and submission to Gods Will.
as who had attained a greater measure of Religion or Discretion, or the Spirit, or who had subdued their Desires to a perfecter Resignation, and submission to God's Will.
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OUR Life is divided into Labour and Rest, which Nature wisely hath contrived into waking and sleeping, in an admirable manner providing the preservation of our being by a seeming dissolution of it.
OUR Life is divided into Labour and Rest, which Nature wisely hath contrived into waking and sleeping, in an admirable manner providing the preservation of our being by a seeming dissolution of it.
Lye down and sleep (as it were) to die in the night, that we may awake and arise to live on the Morrow; so well acquainted is our Life with Death, that our whole Age appears the Changes and Intercourse of both.
Lie down and sleep (as it were) to die in the night, that we may awake and arise to live on the Morrow; so well acquainted is our Life with Death, that our Whole Age appears the Changes and Intercourse of both.
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even so them which sleep in Jesus, God will bring with him, as affirms St. Paul. 1 Thess 4. 13. 14. John 11. 12. Whence it appears, that if she sleep, she shall do well;
even so them which sleep in jesus, God will bring with him, as affirms Saint Paul. 1 Thess 4. 13. 14. John 11. 12. Whence it appears, that if she sleep, she shall do well;
Wrestle not with the Decrees of Heaven, nor murmur at the procedures of its Providence; 'twas God that closed her Eyes in sleep, that for bids your Eyes to weep.
Wrestle not with the Decrees of Heaven, nor murmur At the procedures of its Providence; 'twas God that closed her Eyes in sleep, that for bids your Eyes to weep.
I profess my self unfurnished of any other Argument, than the numberless Felicities and weight of Glory, which Crown those that are not Dead but Sleep.
I profess my self unfurnished of any other Argument, than the numberless Felicities and weight of Glory, which Crown those that Are not Dead but Sleep.
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For Abraham came to Mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her, Gen. 23. 2. Attend the first words Christ spake to a Woman after his Resurrection, was it not, Why weepest thou? Joh. 20. 15. Indeed before Christ had opened the Gates of Death, Mary, nay the whole World had cause enough to weep.
For Abraham Come to Mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her, Gen. 23. 2. Attend the First words christ spoke to a Woman After his Resurrection, was it not, Why Weepest thou? John 20. 15. Indeed before christ had opened the Gates of Death, Marry, nay the Whole World had cause enough to weep.
now Jesus had beaten Death at his own Weapon, and kill'd it by dying, since he hath changed the Grave into a Bed, Death into Sleep, and made the Land of Darkness the ready way to the place where Light dwelleth.
now jesus had beaten Death At his own Weapon, and killed it by dying, since he hath changed the Grave into a Bed, Death into Sleep, and made the Land of Darkness the ready Way to the place where Light dwells.
Good People, had you the Reversion of a Rich Living, or Office, would you weep because it is faln into your Possession? Invidi non amantis, 'twere more of Envy than Love to be wail an Earthly Happiness.
Good People, had you the Reversion of a Rich Living, or Office, would you weep Because it is fallen into your Possession? Invidi non Amantis, 'twere more of Envy than Love to be wail an Earthly Happiness.
For the Sins and Sufferings of the Living, I confess, there is weeping work enough for him who hath Jeremy 's wish, His Head a Fountain of Tears to weep day and night:
For the Sins and Sufferings of the Living, I confess, there is weeping work enough for him who hath Jeremiah is wish, His Head a Fountain of Tears to weep day and night:
The Application. Since the Fare of Rest in the state of Separation; and Happiness, at meeting again of Soul and Body, depends upon the Holiness at parting:
The Application. Since the Fare of Rest in the state of Separation; and Happiness, At meeting again of Soul and Body, depends upon the Holiness At parting:
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When Survivors see a Soul that hath lived long in this Region of Holy Duty, to ascend to Heaven as the Angel, Judg. 13. 20. In the Flames of the Altar, their Charity and Hopes are sufficiently instructed to say, Nolite flere. Weep not, she is not dead but sleepeth.
When Survivors see a Soul that hath lived long in this Region of Holy Duty, to ascend to Heaven as the Angel, Judges 13. 20. In the Flames of the Altar, their Charity and Hope's Are sufficiently instructed to say, Nolite flere. Weep not, she is not dead but Sleepeth.
So St. Ambrose Interr'd Theodosius; Nazianzen, the Immortal Athanasius; and St. Hierome, the excellent Lady Marcella: Nay, St. John hath taken short Notes of a Sermon made by Christ at the Funeral of Lazarus, John 11. 12, 13, &c. wherein are Discourses of Faith, Resurrection and Glory, raised from the Dead, and applyed to the Living.
So Saint Ambrose Interred Theodosius; Nazianzen, the Immortal Athanasius; and Saint Jerome, the excellent Lady Marcella: Nay, Saint John hath taken short Notes of a Sermon made by christ At the Funeral of Lazarus, John 11. 12, 13, etc. wherein Are Discourses of Faith, Resurrection and Glory, raised from the Dead, and applied to the Living.
so the Glory she received from her Father on Earth, by the Acts of Humility, and Charity, she enhansed to the glorifying her Father which is in Heaven.
so the Glory she received from her Father on Earth, by the Acts of Humility, and Charity, she enhanced to the glorifying her Father which is in Heaven.
Finally Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, she did them,
Finally Brothers, whatsoever things Are true, whatsoever things Are honest, whatsoever things Are just, whatsoever things Are pure, whatsoever things Are lovely, whatsoever things Are of good report, she did them,
but his Interests and Concernments, loved his Loves, wished his Desire, as inseparable as Ruth and her Mother-in-law, Ruth 1. 16, 17. not to be parted but by Death.
but his Interests and Concernments, loved his Loves, wished his Desire, as inseparable as Ruth and her Mother-in-law, Ruth 1. 16, 17. not to be parted but by Death.
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