A SERMON On Occasion of the Death of The Reverend and Learned Mr. STEPHEN LOBB, Who Dyed June 3. 1699. HEB. 11. 14. Forasmuch then as the Children are partakers of Flesh and Blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the Devil.
A SERMON On Occasion of the Death of The Reverend and Learned Mr. STEPHEN LOBB, Who Died June 3. 1699. HEBREW. 11. 14. Forasmuch then as the Children Are partakers of Flesh and Blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil.
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THIS one Thought that our Lord Jesus Christ hath conquer'd Satan, and destroy'd the Power of Death, may give us Courage and Resolution to look that otherwise formidable Enemy in the Face.
THIS one Thought that our Lord jesus christ hath conquered Satan, and destroyed the Power of Death, may give us Courage and Resolution to look that otherwise formidable Enemy in the Face.
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yet the Strength and Curse of it is taken off, we ought to Regard their departure out of this World as a Happiness to them, however it gives an occasion of Mourning unto us.
yet the Strength and Curse of it is taken off, we ought to Regard their departure out of this World as a Happiness to them, however it gives an occasion of Mourning unto us.
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and satisfying Divine Justice, he might deliver us from the Slavery of Sin, and the Tyranny of Satan who held us under the Sentence of the Law as condemn'd to Dye,
and satisfying Divine justice, he might deliver us from the Slavery of since, and the Tyranny of Satan who held us under the Sentence of the Law as condemned to Die,
That we may more clearly understand that sad Condition into which Sin hath brought the Sons of fall'n Adam, and by which Satan hath obtain'd such a dreadful Dominion over them, we must consider that the Scripture expresseth a threefold Death to which Sinners are obnoxious. One is that of which we continually see visible Instances,
That we may more clearly understand that sad Condition into which since hath brought the Sons of fallen Adam, and by which Satan hath obtained such a dreadful Dominion over them, we must Consider that the Scripture Expresses a threefold Death to which Sinners Are obnoxious. One is that of which we continually see visible Instances,
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Tho' it is this Death which the generality of Mankind doth most fear, who regarding this World as all their Happiness, account it the worst thing they can suffer to be remov'd out of it;
Though it is this Death which the generality of Mankind does most Fear, who regarding this World as all their Happiness, account it the worst thing they can suffer to be removed out of it;
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yet strikes through the Vitals of their Souls, and which not only darkens the Mind, and damps that holy Fire which in Man's primitive Constitution perpetually flam'd in his Breast,
yet strikes through the Vitals of their Souls, and which not only darkens the Mind, and damps that holy Fire which in Man's primitive Constitution perpetually flamed in his Breast,
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and leads us Captive at his Will, and prevailingly tempts us to Sin and Dye, were it not for this Spiritual Death which hath disarm'd and weaken'd us,
and leads us Captive At his Will, and prevailingly tempts us to since and Die, were it not for this Spiritual Death which hath disarmed and weakened us,
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And since it was by dying that he design'd to subvert the Devil's Empire of Death, he took Humane Nature into Union with himself, that he might be capable of Suffering, and Dying.
And since it was by dying that he designed to subvert the Devil's Empire of Death, he took Humane Nature into union with himself, that he might be capable of Suffering, and Dying.
Thus in the Verse preceding the Text. Behold I, and the Children which God hath given me, in which he refers to Isa. 8. 18. The Children, those whom Christ came to redeem from the Curse of the Law,
Thus in the Verse preceding the Text. Behold I, and the Children which God hath given me, in which he refers to Isaiah 8. 18. The Children, those whom christ Come to Redeem from the Curse of the Law,
Forasmuch as these Children were partakers of Flesh and Blood, &c. If any ask what is meant by Flesh and Blood, his own experience may sufficiently resolve him.
Forasmuch as these Children were partakers of Flesh and Blood, etc. If any ask what is meant by Flesh and Blood, his own experience may sufficiently resolve him.
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We all feel the Miseries, Sorrows and Pains of our corrupt and frail Constitution, and after having been weakened by various Diseases which incessantly batter our decaying Frame, we must lie down, and die.
We all feel the Misery's, Sorrows and Pains of our corrupt and frail Constitution, and After having been weakened by various Diseases which incessantly batter our decaying Frame, we must lie down, and die.
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and polluted, Rom. 8. 4, 5. Gal. 5. 19, 24. 1 Cor. 15 50. But in other places of Scripture Flesh and Blood import the Natural Constitution of Man's being without the inherent Malignity of Sin;
and polluted, Rom. 8. 4, 5. Gal. 5. 19, 24. 1 Cor. 15 50. But in other places of Scripture Flesh and Blood import the Natural Constitution of Man's being without the inherent Malignity of since;
They all communicate of it (for so the word NONLATINALPHABET signifies) and this corrupted Mass of Humane Nature tainted first in Adam, is diffus'd through all his Posterity,
They all communicate of it (for so the word signifies) and this corrupted Mass of Humane Nature tainted First in Adam, is diffused through all his Posterity,
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And all the time of his abode here below he was Holy, Harmless, and separate from Sinners, Heb. 7. 26. And the manner of the Expression in the Text implyeth as much.
And all the time of his Abided Here below he was Holy, Harmless, and separate from Sinners, Hebrew 7. 26. And the manner of the Expression in the Text Implies as much.
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and proper Mediator, that the Threatning of the Law might be made good, for as it was denounc'd that Man sinning should die, this Punishment was inflicted on a Person who was really Man bearing our Sins as imputed to him: It was necessary also.
and proper Mediator, that the Threatening of the Law might be made good, for as it was denounced that Man sinning should die, this Punishment was inflicted on a Person who was really Man bearing our Sins as imputed to him: It was necessary also.
that our Redeemer should assume Humane Nature, that there might be a Change or Commutation of Persons between him and us, not Natural as if we were transform'd into his Being,
that our Redeemer should assume Humane Nature, that there might be a Change or Commutation of Persons between him and us, not Natural as if we were transformed into his Being,
He really represented us in what he suffer'd, and acted for our Redemption, insomuch as the Sufferings which he endur'd, and the Righteousness which he perform'd are plac'd to our Account by God his Father, who admitted that he should put his own Person in the room of our Guilty ones, taking our Sins upon him and suffering the Punishments due to them,
He really represented us in what he suffered, and acted for our Redemption, insomuch as the Sufferings which he endured, and the Righteousness which he performed Are placed to our Account by God his Father, who admitted that he should put his own Person in the room of our Guilty ones, taking our Sins upon him and suffering the Punishments due to them,
but the Wrath of God, which gives deep and piercing Wounds to a Spirit, it was therefore needful that the Person who offer'd up himself as an Expiatory Sacrifice for us should be Man, that he might be capable of Dying.
but the Wrath of God, which gives deep and piercing Wounds to a Spirit, it was Therefore needful that the Person who offered up himself as an Expiatory Sacrifice for us should be Man, that he might be capable of Dying.
and therefore this among others may be given as a reason why the Apostle says (Heb. 2. 16.) That he took not on him the Nature of Angels but the Seed of Abraham.
and Therefore this among Others may be given as a reason why the Apostle Says (Hebrew 2. 16.) That he took not on him the Nature of Angels but the Seed of Abraham.
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For by Death which cannot make any impression on an Angelick Nature, but may on the Humane, Christ intended to destroy him that had the power of Death, that is, the Devil.
For by Death which cannot make any impression on an Angelical Nature, but may on the Humane, christ intended to destroy him that had the power of Death, that is, the devil.
for Christ by his Blood hath purg'd his Conscience from Dead Works, that he may draw near unto God in full dssurance of Faith, Heb. 10. 22. He cannot affect his Soul with the malignant Influences of a Spiritual Death,
for christ by his Blood hath purged his Conscience from Dead Works, that he may draw near unto God in full dssurance of Faith, Hebrew 10. 22. He cannot affect his Soul with the malignant Influences of a Spiritual Death,
for tho' indeed it was once dead in Trespasses and Sins, yet it is now quickned by Christ Jesus, Eph. 2. 1. He cannot bring the believing Soul within the Confines of Eternal Death,
for though indeed it was once dead in Trespasses and Sins, yet it is now quickened by christ jesus, Ephesians 2. 1. He cannot bring the believing Soul within the Confines of Eternal Death,
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for there is no Condemnation to him being in Christ Jesus, Rom. 8. 1. And he having overcome shall not be hurt of the second Death, Rev. 2. 11. Not the least part of it can ever be his Portion, none of its Anguish and Woe ever fall upon him,
for there is no Condemnation to him being in christ jesus, Rom. 8. 1. And he having overcome shall not be hurt of the second Death, Rev. 2. 11. Not the least part of it can ever be his Portion, none of its Anguish and Woe ever fallen upon him,
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for his Blessed Jesus hath delivered him from the Wrath to come 1 Thes. 1. 10. What tho' his Soul must part from the Body as well as others since it is appointed unto all Men once to die Heb. 9. 27. Yet there is no Curse in his Death,
for his Blessed jesus hath Delivered him from the Wrath to come 1 Thebes 1. 10. What though his Soul must part from the Body as well as Others since it is appointed unto all Men once to die Hebrew 9. 27. Yet there is no Curse in his Death,
and from all the dreadful Consequents which pursue every wretched Man who dies in Unbelief and with the weight of all his Sins sinking down his Soul. But the Believer even in dying is in a state of Safety,
and from all the dreadful Consequents which pursue every wretched Man who die in Unbelief and with the weight of all his Sins sinking down his Soul. But the Believer even in dying is in a state of Safety,
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I. How is it that Satan hath the Power of Death? Hath he any just Title to his Dominions? Is any Authority due to him? Or doth he by right sway the Scepter of this Kingdom? Or hath he the supream Command over the Lives of Creatures as God hath, who kills,
I How is it that Satan hath the Power of Death? Hath he any just Title to his Dominions? Is any authority due to him? Or does he by right sway the Sceptre of this Kingdom? Or hath he the supreme Command over the Lives of Creatures as God hath, who kills,
It is all an usurp'd Tyranny which God permits him to exercise over fallen Man to punish the Rebellion of that Ingrateful Creature who would not be subject to Christ's Milder Scepter.
It is all an usurped Tyranny which God permits him to exercise over fallen Man to Punish the Rebellion of that Ingrateful Creature who would not be Subject to Christ's Milder Sceptre.
He erected his Empire upon the Ruins of this fallen Creature, for ever since he overcame our first Father in Paradise, his wretched Posterity have been the Trophies of his Victory, till Christ as a mightier Conqueror rescued those whom God had given to him to be Redeem'd.
He erected his Empire upon the Ruins of this fallen Creature, for ever since he overcame our First Father in Paradise, his wretched Posterity have been the Trophies of his Victory, till christ as a Mightier Conqueror rescued those whom God had given to him to be Redeemed.
Thus it was by Sin that he enlarg'd his Dominions beyond the Confines of Hell, and got footing here on Earth, and set up his dark Kingdom in the World,
Thus it was by since that he enlarged his Dominions beyond the Confines of Hell, and god footing Here on Earth, and Set up his dark Kingdom in the World,
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and his Righteous Laws as they are enslav'd to those of Sin, and the Reward of their wretched Service and Obedience is Death, of which the Devil hath the Power,
and his Righteous Laws as they Are enslaved to those of since, and the Reward of their wretched Service and obedience is Death, of which the devil hath the Power,
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What is the Scepter of Christ's Kingdom? It is Righteousness Heb. 1. 8. What is the Scepter of Satan's Kingdom? Nothing but Sin. It is by this he gets his Power.
What is the Sceptre of Christ's Kingdom? It is Righteousness Hebrew 1. 8. What is the Sceptre of Satan's Kingdom? Nothing but Sin. It is by this he gets his Power.
To treasure up Wrath against the Day of Wrath, Rom. 2. 5. If we then did but seriously think, that every time the Devil enticeth us to Sin, Death is in the Snare,
To treasure up Wrath against the Day of Wrath, Rom. 2. 5. If we then did but seriously think, that every time the devil entices us to since, Death is in the Snare,
Death indeed is so contrary to Nature, and looks so like an utter extinction of Being, that if Christ had not given us assurance of a Blessed Immortality, there is not even a good Man who would not regret to dye.
Death indeed is so contrary to Nature, and looks so like an utter extinction of Being, that if christ had not given us assurance of a Blessed Immortality, there is not even a good Man who would not regret to die.
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For not only the Face of Death it self is dreadful as it comes to hurry them from all enjoyments of this Life, in which they plac'd all their happiness;
For not only the Face of Death it self is dreadful as it comes to hurry them from all enjoyments of this Life, in which they placed all their happiness;
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No! It is Sin which is the sting of death, and the strength of Sin is the Law, 1 Cor. 15. 56. It is thus the Devil useth his Power to keep Men in a slavish submission to him,
No! It is since which is the sting of death, and the strength of since is the Law, 1 Cor. 15. 56. It is thus the devil uses his Power to keep Men in a slavish submission to him,
He hath destroy'd Satan not by extinguishing his Being, for the innumerable Mischiefs which he doth, shew him to be alive, and very vigorous and active.
He hath destroyed Satan not by extinguishing his Being, for the innumerable Mischiefs which he does, show him to be alive, and very vigorous and active.
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for he hath Redeem'd the Elect Sons of Men out of the Devil's Power, and reduc'd them to his own Kingdom, insomuch as Satan hath no more Dominion over them.
for he hath Redeemed the Elect Sons of Men out of the Devil's Power, and reduced them to his own Kingdom, insomuch as Satan hath no more Dominion over them.
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1. It is evident that Christ hath destroy'd Satan, and the Power of Death, because his great Design in assuming our Nature was to accomplish this Glorious Work.
1. It is evident that christ hath destroyed Satan, and the Power of Death, Because his great Design in assuming our Nature was to accomplish this Glorious Work.
He came to bear our Sins, to be wounded for our Transgressions, to be bruis'd for our Iniquities, to have the Chastisement of our Peace laid upon him, that by his Stripes we might be heal'd, Isa. 53. 5. He came to live miserably,
He Come to bear our Sins, to be wounded for our Transgressions, to be Bruised for our Iniquities, to have the Chastisement of our Peace laid upon him, that by his Stripes we might be healed, Isaiah 53. 5. He Come to live miserably,
And he dyed on purpose, that he might destroy the Power of Death, and that the Curse and Sting of it being left in his own Soul, it might do us no hurt.
And he died on purpose, that he might destroy the Power of Death, and that the Curse and Sting of it being left in his own Soul, it might do us no hurt.
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Thus his great Design was to deliver us from Death, that it might not be a Curse and Horrour to us when we pass through its Gloomy Shaddow, that it might not have power to hold us in its Bands,
Thus his great Design was to deliver us from Death, that it might not be a Curse and Horror to us when we pass through its Gloomy Shadow, that it might not have power to hold us in its Bans,
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It was for this God the Father appointed him in the Eternal Councils between him and his Glorious Son. It was for this the Father sent him, Joh. 3. 16. And this was the Work which the Son did chearfully undertake, Heb. 10, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. It was this great Business which he had in his Mind and Thoughts,
It was for this God the Father appointed him in the Eternal Councils between him and his Glorious Son. It was for this the Father sent him, John 3. 16. And this was the Work which the Son did cheerfully undertake, Hebrew 10, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. It was this great Business which he had in his Mind and Thoughts,
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That Work concerning which he expresseth the warmest eagerness of Spirit till it were accomplish'd, Luke 22. 15. Nothing certainly shall frustrate what Christ so earnestly intended.
That Work Concerning which he Expresses the warmest eagerness of Spirit till it were accomplished, Lycia 22. 15. Nothing Certainly shall frustrate what christ so earnestly intended.
Nothing can hinder the Believer from partaking the Fruits, and Benefits of his admirable Performance, Rom. 8. 33, 34, 35, 38, 39. No! He Travail'd in the Greatness of his Strength as one Mighty to save, Isa. 63. 1. Sin, Satan,
Nothing can hinder the Believer from partaking the Fruits, and Benefits of his admirable Performance, Rom. 8. 33, 34, 35, 38, 39. No! He Travailed in the Greatness of his Strength as one Mighty to save, Isaiah 63. 1. since, Satan,
What is the Power of Death? 'Tis Sin, and when this is taken off from our Consciences, the other in whatever unpleasing Forms of Diseases it approacheth us, is really nothing more but an easie Sleep in the Bosom of Jesus.
What is the Power of Death? It's since, and when this is taken off from our Consciences, the other in whatever unpleasing Forms of Diseases it Approaches us, is really nothing more but an easy Sleep in the Bosom of jesus.
And how did he become Guilty in the Judgment of a Just God, and his Righteous Law? Not as having committed any Sin, not as having any inherent in him,
And how did he become Guilty in the Judgement of a Just God, and his Righteous Law? Not as having committed any since, not as having any inherent in him,
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We could not have been made the Righteousness of God in him, unless he had first been made Sin for us, 2 Cor. 5. 20. Thrice Blessed then is the Believing Soul whose Sins and Guilt and Punishment Christ hath born.
We could not have been made the Righteousness of God in him, unless he had First been made since for us, 2 Cor. 5. 20. Thrice Blessed then is the Believing Soul whose Sins and Gilded and Punishment christ hath born.
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And for whom Christ hath brought in everlasting Righteousness, Dan. 9. 24. That his naked Soul being cloath'd with it, may when divested of the Body appear with confidence before a Holy, and Righteous God.
And for whom christ hath brought in everlasting Righteousness, Dan. 9. 24. That his naked Soul being clothed with it, may when divested of the Body appear with confidence before a Holy, and Righteous God.
This is the Name that is given him to express that Temper and Disposition, which is inseparable from his Nature, Rev. 12. 10. And therefore when he is cast down, when he is thrown out of this ill Office which was his Malicious Delight, he is wholly dis-spirited.
This is the Name that is given him to express that Temper and Disposition, which is inseparable from his Nature, Rev. 12. 10. And Therefore when he is cast down, when he is thrown out of this ill Office which was his Malicious Delight, he is wholly dispirited.
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And to strengthen our Assurance, that if we are Believers we are quickned with Christ, (Col. 2. 13.) and so are no more any part of Satan's Empire than he himself is:
And to strengthen our Assurance, that if we Are Believers we Are quickened with christ, (Col. 2. 13.) and so Are no more any part of Satan's Empire than he himself is:
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The cause why the Voice of Christ makes dead Souls live is assign'd v. 26. The Son hath Life in himself, and therefore Quickens whom he will, v. 21. Thus that Spiritual Death in our Souls by which Satan once kept us under his Subjection is remov'd,
The cause why the Voice of christ makes dead Souls live is assigned v. 26. The Son hath Life in himself, and Therefore Quickens whom he will, v. 21. Thus that Spiritual Death in our Souls by which Satan once kept us under his Subjection is removed,
5. It is plain, it is openly visible that Christ hath destroy'd Satan who hath the Power of Death, inasmuch as he hath broken his dark Kingdom, subverted his Throne, depos'd him from that Authority so arrogantly assum'd by him,
5. It is plain, it is openly visible that christ hath destroyed Satan who hath the Power of Death, inasmuch as he hath broken his dark Kingdom, subverted his Throne, deposed him from that authority so arrogantly assumed by him,
So our Great Saviour destroy'd all his and our Enemies by dying, and in the sight of all the Angels triumph'd over them when he Ascended after his Victory,
So our Great Saviour destroyed all his and our Enemies by dying, and in the sighed of all the Angels triumphed over them when he Ascended After his Victory,
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and will at last openly triumph before the Eyes of all the World when he shall sit on his Throne having all his Enemies put under his Feet, Hoh. 1. 13. Heb. 10. 13.
and will At last openly triumph before the Eyes of all the World when he shall fit on his Throne having all his Enemies put under his Feet, Hoh. 1. 13. Hebrew 10. 13.
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6. The Believer knows by his own Experience, which is more convincing than all Arguments which can be urg'd, that Christ hath deliver'd him from the Power of Satan,
6. The Believer knows by his own Experience, which is more convincing than all Arguments which can be urged, that christ hath Delivered him from the Power of Satan,
He sees his Soul sprinkled with the Blood of Jesus (as that of the Paschal Lamb was on the Posts of the Israelites Houses, Exod. 12. 13.) and knows himself secure from any destroying Angel the Instrument of God's Vengeance.
He sees his Soul sprinkled with the Blood of jesus (as that of the Paschal Lamb was on the Posts of the Israelites Houses, Exod 12. 13.) and knows himself secure from any destroying Angel the Instrument of God's Vengeance.
In what a Horror were they on that dismal Night, when Death march'd in pompous Destruction through all the Cities of Egypt: But how were they reassur'd and comforted when they saw the badge of their Safety on the Posts of their Doors? In what a Consternation is a poor Soul when he regards Death not only as his Dissolution,
In what a Horror were they on that dismal Night, when Death marched in pompous Destruction through all the Cities of Egypt: But how were they reassured and comforted when they saw the badge of their Safety on the Posts of their Doors? In what a Consternation is a poor Soul when he regards Death not only as his Dissolution,
but as having the Wrath of God, his offended Justice, and all the Horrors of Hell joyn'd with it to render it terrible? But when he sees his Conscience sprinkled with the Blood of Jesus,
but as having the Wrath of God, his offended justice, and all the Horrors of Hell joined with it to render it terrible? But when he sees his Conscience sprinkled with the Blood of jesus,
The Believer's Victory is now compleated who is more than Conqueror, through the Power and Strength of Christ, he had before fought many a Battle with Satan, and put him to flight.
The Believer's Victory is now completed who is more than Conqueror, through the Power and Strength of christ, he had before fought many a Battle with Satan, and put him to flight.
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And now he conflicts with his last Enemy, and overcomes, and his Death is a Triumphant Chariot to carry him to Heaven, where he rejoyceth in a safe Retreat from all Sin, and Misery.
And now he conflicts with his last Enemy, and overcomes, and his Death is a Triumphant Chariot to carry him to Heaven, where he Rejoiceth in a safe Retreat from all since, and Misery.
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Thus the Day of Death is the Day of a Believer's finish'd Victory, in which he may truly say he is more than a Conqueror, Rom. 8. 37. And then the Blessed Soul is remov'd from a wretched Abode to an happier Mansion,
Thus the Day of Death is the Day of a Believer's finished Victory, in which he may truly say he is more than a Conqueror, Rom. 8. 37. And then the Blessed Soul is removed from a wretched Abided to an Happier Mansion,
8. The last, and most signal Evidence of Christ's destroying the Power of Satan, and Death, will be when he raiseth the Dead Bodies of Believers from the Grave by his Spirit which develleth in them, Rom. 8. 11. This last Day is the Day of Christ's compleat Victory,
8. The last, and most signal Evidence of Christ's destroying the Power of Satan, and Death, will be when he Raiseth the Dead Bodies of Believers from the Grave by his Spirit which develleth in them, Rom. 8. 11. This last Day is the Day of Christ's complete Victory,
and he will appear as having made a Conquest over the Grave it self (1 Cor. 15. 25, 26.) For he must Reign 'till be put all his Enemies under his Feet,
and he will appear as having made a Conquest over the Grave it self (1 Cor. 15. 25, 26.) For he must Reign till be put all his Enemies under his Feet,
(Rev. 20. 13.) and all the Bodies of the Saints shall come forth new form'd like unto Christ's Glorious Body, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself, Phil. 3. 21. when we shall meet the Patriarchs;
(Rev. 20. 13.) and all the Bodies of the Saints shall come forth new formed like unto Christ's Glorious Body, according to the working whereby he is able to subdue all things unto himself, Philip 3. 21. when we shall meet the Patriarchs;
As there is no Truth in the Gospel but may and ought to be practically applyed, let us see what use we may make of this Important Doctrine, which I have endeavour'd to Explain, and prove to you.
As there is no Truth in the Gospel but may and ought to be practically applied, let us see what use we may make of this Important Doctrine, which I have endeavoured to Explain, and prove to you.
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You are not onely servilely addicted to his obedience, but you are also expos'd unto all mischeifs which he may and will do you by exercising that power which he hath of Death.
You Are not only servilely addicted to his Obedience, but you Are also exposed unto all mischiefs which he may and will do you by exercising that power which he hath of Death.
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The indignation and wrath of a provok'd God will be pour'd out upon you, Rom. 2. 8. 9. And who knows the power of his Anger? (Psal. 90. 11.) Who then can bear it?
The Indignation and wrath of a provoked God will be poured out upon you, Rom. 2. 8. 9. And who knows the power of his Anger? (Psalm 90. 11.) Who then can bear it?
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yet their Death shows us what Sin brought into the World, and when we hear them breathing out their last Groans, this may bring to our minds what mischief Sin does.
yet their Death shows us what since brought into the World, and when we hear them breathing out their last Groans, this may bring to our minds what mischief since does.
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and taken away the infliction of Vindictive justice, yet it is true, that by every Sin which we commit, we displease God and so displease him that he will make us to feel his Fatherly correction.
and taken away the infliction of Vindictive Justice, yet it is true, that by every since which we commit, we displease God and so displease him that he will make us to feel his Fatherly correction.
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He will put us in mind by some severe chastisement how we have been wanting in our duty and that we have done that which has not been right in his sight.
He will put us in mind by Some severe chastisement how we have been wanting in our duty and that we have done that which has not been right in his sighed.
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and which is the cause of that loss under which we Mourn, Let us consider the worth and excellency of the Person who God has been pleas'd to move from us.
and which is the cause of that loss under which we Mourn, Let us Consider the worth and excellency of the Person who God has been pleased to move from us.
He was a Man of a discerning, penetrating Spirit, of great strength of mind, of a firm and sound judgment and yet which was an excellency most to be admir'd;
He was a Man of a discerning, penetrating Spirit, of great strength of mind, of a firm and found judgement and yet which was an excellency most to be admired;
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He was not proud of these admirable endowments, And as God had bestow'd upon him these natural abilities (and therefore to praise them is to praise God the author of them and to give him the Glory.) So he took care to improve them,
He was not proud of these admirable endowments, And as God had bestowed upon him these natural abilities (and Therefore to praise them is to praise God the author of them and to give him the Glory.) So he took care to improve them,
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But you'll say these are but humane accomplishments, knowledge, Learning, and Generosity of Spirit were found in many of the Philosophers who knew not Christ.
But You'll say these Are but humane accomplishments, knowledge, Learning, and Generosity of Spirit were found in many of the Philosophers who knew not christ.
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but that which gives just Rules for the framing clear, and distinct Ideas, which direct us to judge according to the due perceptions that we have of things;
but that which gives just Rules for the framing clear, and distinct Ideas, which Direct us to judge according to the due perceptions that we have of things;
And to name that Station in which he most shin'd, he was a Faithful Pastor, labouring in the Word and Doctrine, conversing with Souls, enquiring into their Cases,
And to name that Station in which he most shined, he was a Faithful Pastor, labouring in the Word and Doctrine, conversing with Souls, inquiring into their Cases,
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and a willing Mind, if you seek him he will be found of you, as a Father of which you can never be depriv'd, But if you forsake him he will cast you off for ever, 1 Chron. 28. 9. And now let every one of us make a right use of this Afflicting Providence.
and a willing Mind, if you seek him he will be found of you, as a Father of which you can never be deprived, But if you forsake him he will cast you off for ever, 1 Chronicles 28. 9. And now let every one of us make a right use of this Afflicting Providence.
Let us lay our Hands upon our Breasts, and make a close Enquiry, what have I done? Or how have I been wanting in the Performance of my Duty? Let us all consider this and turn to the Lord with our whole Hearts least he make an utter End of us and not only take away some Ministers but all, and the Gospel together.
Let us lay our Hands upon our Breasts, and make a close Enquiry, what have I done? Or how have I been wanting in the Performance of my Duty? Let us all Consider this and turn to the Lord with our Whole Hearts lest he make an utter End of us and not only take away Some Ministers but all, and the Gospel together.
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and after a Miserable Life pass'd on Earth die to Redeem us from Death? Is it a small matter that this Glorious Person who lay in the Bosome of the Father should by undertaking our Cause,
and After a Miserable Life passed on Earth die to redeem us from Death? Is it a small matter that this Glorious Person who lay in the Bosom of the Father should by undertaking our Cause,
how Inestimable will they appear to us? What greater Misery could befall us, than that Spiritual Death which had seiz'd our Souls, made us Vassals to the Devil's Arbitrary,
how Inestimable will they appear to us? What greater Misery could befall us, than that Spiritual Death which had seized our Souls, made us Vassals to the Devil's Arbitrary,
and Tyrannical Sway, and enslav'd us to every Vicious Inclination, and bound us in Fetters ready for the execution of Eternal Death? What Happiness is there greater,
and Tyrannical Sway, and enslaved us to every Vicious Inclination, and bound us in Fetters ready for the execution of Eternal Death? What Happiness is there greater,
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and our selves deliver'd from Vengeance, and the Wrath to come? What could be more vexatious than to be subject to the Bondage of the fear of Death which oppress'd us with its intolerable weight? And what can be more pleasing to our disquieted Souls then to be delivered from these Fears which perpetually tortured them? Now looking on Christ by Faith as their Resurrection and Life, they are ready chearfully to go out of the World at God's Call, knowing that their departure hence is but the beginning of their Happiness.
and our selves Delivered from Vengeance, and the Wrath to come? What could be more vexatious than to be Subject to the Bondage of the Fear of Death which oppressed us with its intolerable weight? And what can be more pleasing to our disquieted Souls then to be Delivered from these Fears which perpetually tortured them? Now looking on christ by Faith as their Resurrection and Life, they Are ready cheerfully to go out of the World At God's Call, knowing that their departure hence is but the beginning of their Happiness.
But if we come to die, and have no Faith in Christ, if we come to give up our Souls before we have in trust committed them to him, we can resign them to nothing but Hell and Despair.
But if we come to die, and have no Faith in christ, if we come to give up our Souls before we have in trust committed them to him, we can resign them to nothing but Hell and Despair.
If we reflect on our forepast Lives, we see innumerable Sins unpardon'd coming in Troops to assault us, we hear our own Consciences accusing us, and feel the Devil driving us to Despair.
If we reflect on our forepast Lives, we see innumerable Sins unpardoned coming in Troops to assault us, we hear our own Consciences accusing us, and feel the devil driving us to Despair.
but he must immediately appear before God, whom he hath provok'd all his days? Where will he have a shelter to secure him? What place can he run to for safety? Where shall he find a Sanctuary to protect him from God's Anger? The Blood of Christ he despis'd,
but he must immediately appear before God, whom he hath provoked all his days? Where will he have a shelter to secure him? What place can he run to for safety? Where shall he find a Sanctuary to Pact him from God's Anger? The Blood of christ he despised,
We have not the least regret in loosing the pleasures of Life, because we know that we are going to our God who with smiles and kindness in his looks invites us to his presence where there is fulness of Joys,
We have not the least regret in losing the pleasures of Life, Because we know that we Are going to our God who with smiles and kindness in his looks invites us to his presence where there is fullness of Joys,
In whatever manner therefore Death shall attack us, our Souls ready to take their flight, and knowing what a change they must undergo, yet will not be Amaz'd.
In whatever manner Therefore Death shall attack us, our Souls ready to take their flight, and knowing what a change they must undergo, yet will not be Amazed.
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If Death makes gradual approaches, and we feel pains of Diseases, and expiring Pangs, yet still the thoughts of God our Kind Father who makes our Bed in Sickness, the assurance of Christ's Favour,
If Death makes gradual Approaches, and we feel pains of Diseases, and expiring Pangs, yet still the thoughts of God our Kind Father who makes our Bed in Sickness, the assurance of Christ's Favour,
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