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Rev. 14.13. And I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me, write, Blessed are the dead, which dye in the Lord, from henceforth,Rev. 14.13. And I herd a voice from heaven, saying unto me, write, Blessed Are the dead, which die in the Lord, from henceforth,
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yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them.
yea, Says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them.
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THe chief wisdom of a man is to live well, and dye well, to live godly, and dye blessed ;
THe chief Wisdom of a man is to live well, and die well, to live godly, and die blessed;
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the same corruption of nature that makes us unwilling to live well, makes us unwilling to dye;
the same corruption of nature that makes us unwilling to live well, makes us unwilling to die;
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To forsake our corruptions, and go out of the world, are both displeasing to flesh and blood;
To forsake our corruptions, and go out of the world, Are both displeasing to Flesh and blood;
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therefore we need to be prest often both to the one, and the other, for the one maketh way for the other.
Therefore we need to be pressed often both to the one, and the other, for the one makes Way for the other.
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Upon this occasion I know not a more seasonable Argument;
Upon this occasion I know not a more seasonable Argument;
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in Autumn, when we see one lease, or a few leaves fall, we conclude the rest will follow afterwards;
in Autumn, when we see one lease, or a few leaves fallen, we conclude the rest will follow afterwards;
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every Funeral should put us in minde that our death is not far off.
every Funeral should put us in mind that our death is not Far off.
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Some of us have cause to expect the next turn: Old men in Scripture account are as good as dead already, Heb. 11.12. Those that lived longest, dyed at last:
some of us have cause to expect the next turn: Old men in Scripture account Are as good as dead already, Hebrew 11.12. Those that lived longest, died At last:
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Enos lived 905, Kenan 910, Seth 912, Adam 930, Jared 962, Methuselah 969 yeers, but they all dyed. All must dye;Enos lived 905, Kenan 910, Seth 912, Adam 930, Jared 962, Methuselah 969 Years, but they all died. All must die;
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the great care should be to dye well; none can dye well, but those that dye in the Lord, for they are blessed ;
the great care should be to die well; none can die well, but those that die in the Lord, for they Are blessed;
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so it is proclaimed from heaven. Every divine truth comes from heaven; but some are more solemnly proclaimed from thence;
so it is proclaimed from heaven. Every divine truth comes from heaven; but Some Are more solemnly proclaimed from thence;
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as the mortality of man, and the blessedness of the dead ; the mortality of man, Isa. 40.6. our affections are against the thought of that.
as the mortality of man, and the blessedness of the dead; the mortality of man, Isaiah 40.6. our affections Are against the Thought of that.
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The blessedness of the dead, in this place, against which carnal reason opposeth Nature will so hardly bel•eve that the dead can be blessed, that we need a voice from heaven to confirm it,The blessedness of the dead, in this place, against which carnal reason Opposeth Nature will so hardly bel•eve that the dead can be blessed, that we need a voice from heaven to confirm it,
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The context speaks of many troubles to try the patience of the Saints; now the comfort propounded is the blessed estate of the departed;
The context speaks of many Troubles to try the patience of the Saints; now the Comfort propounded is the blessed estate of the departed;
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the worst that wicked men can do to the Saints, is but to help them the sooner to heaven.
the worst that wicked men can do to the Saints, is but to help them the sooner to heaven.
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In the words observe a Preface, and a Doctrine ; The preface shews it is a matter of weight:
In the words observe a Preface, and a Doctrine; The preface shows it is a matter of weight:
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here is a voice from heaven, and a command to write for the more assurance, an open publication.
Here is a voice from heaven, and a command to write for the more assurance, an open publication.
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2 In the Doctrine you have an assertion, and an amplification ; in the assertion, the qualification, the dead which dye in the Lord ;
2 In the Doctrine you have an assertion, and an amplification; in the assertion, the qualification, the dead which die in the Lord;
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the priviledge, are blessed. In the amp•ification you may observe, 1 The season [ NONLATINALPHABET, from henceforth ].
the privilege, Are blessed. In the amp•ification you may observe, 1 The season [, from henceforth ].
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2 The confirmation [ saith the spirit ] the Holy Ghost maketh Affidavit: — 3 The parts of this blessedness, which are two; a release, and a reward ;
2 The confirmation [ Says the Spirit ] the Holy Ghost makes Affidavit: — 3 The parts of this blessedness, which Are two; a release, and a reward;
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a release, [ they rest from their labours ] a reward implyed [ their works follow them. ] Death to the godly is not onely an end of misery, but a beginning of glory and happiness. Philosophers could look upon it as the end of misery;
a release, [ they rest from their labours ] a reward employed [ their works follow them. ] Death to the godly is not only an end of misery, but a beginning of glory and happiness. Philosophers could look upon it as the end of misery;
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but Christians look upon it as a beginning of Glory and happiness.
but Christians look upon it as a beginning of Glory and happiness.
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Because I shall not be able to discuss the amplification, let me open some of the Circumstances. [ NONLATINALPHABET, from henceforth ].
Because I shall not be able to discuss the amplification, let me open Some of the circumstances. [, from henceforth ].
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Those that dyed in the Lord in former ages were blessed;
Those that died in the Lord in former ages were blessed;
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but these times did require this singular comfort, because of the dreadful persecution, and that from those who carryed the name of Christians: Now saith the Holy Ghost, not onely those that suffered by heathens are blessed,
but these times did require this singular Comfort, Because of the dreadful persecution, and that from those who carried the name of Christians: Now Says the Holy Ghost, not only those that suffered by Heathens Are blessed,
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and counted the Lords Martyrs ▪ but those that suffer also under Pseudo-Christians. Some indeed carry it in another sense,
and counted the lords Martyrs ▪ but those that suffer also under Pseudo-Christians. some indeed carry it in Another sense,
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as if it were said, before Antichrist can down, it will cost the Church such a world of trouble, that from henceforth you will count the dead happy,
as if it were said, before Antichrist can down, it will cost the Church such a world of trouble, that from henceforth you will count the dead happy,
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as being taken from the evil to come, Isa. 57.1. Others thus [ from henceforth ] that is, after salvation offered to the Gentiles in the Gospel, the dead shall be known to be happy;
as being taken from the evil to come, Isaiah 57.1. Others thus [ from henceforth ] that is, After salvation offered to the Gentiles in the Gospel, the dead shall be known to be happy;
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as the Apostle saith, that 2 Tim. 2.10. Life and immortality is brought to light in the Gospel.
as the Apostle Says, that 2 Tim. 2.10. Life and immortality is brought to Light in the Gospel.
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Others apply this [ from henceforth ] to the time of their death, as if the Saints were here asserted to be immediately happy upon their dissolution.
Others apply this [ from henceforth ] to the time of their death, as if the Saints were Here asserted to be immediately happy upon their dissolution.
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But I think the fi•st Exposition most simple and genuine.
But I think the fi•st Exposition most simple and genuine.
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[ Rest from their labours ] troubles, services, the labours of their callings, the troubles of their condition.
[ Rest from their labours ] Troubles, services, the labours of their callings, the Troubles of their condition.
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The godly are taken away from evil, and the wicked are taken away to evil. From glorifying and serving God they never rest,
The godly Are taken away from evil, and the wicked Are taken away to evil. From glorifying and serving God they never rest,
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but from wear•ness in serving God, from weakness, sin, and distraction. [ Their works follow them ].
but from wear•ness in serving God, from weakness, since, and distraction. [ Their works follow them ].
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As it is said of wicked men, their iniquity shall finde them out.
As it is said of wicked men, their iniquity shall find them out.
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We carry nothing out of the world with us but the Conscience and comfort of what we have done for God;
We carry nothing out of the world with us but the Conscience and Comfort of what we have done for God;
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their wealth doth not follow them into the other world, but their works do. Doct. The point which I shall prosecute is the assertion of the Text;
their wealth does not follow them into the other world, but their works do. Doct. The point which I shall prosecute is the assertion of the Text;
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That they that dye in the Lord are in a blessed condition. I shall inquire,That they that die in the Lord Are in a blessed condition. I shall inquire,
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1 What it is to dye in the Lord? 2 Shew you how they are blessed. 3 Whence it is that they who dye in the Lord, are sure to be in a blessed condition.
1 What it is to die in the Lord? 2 Show you how they Are blessed. 3 Whence it is that they who die in the Lord, Are sure to be in a blessed condition.
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1 What it is to dye in the Lord [ NONLATINALPHABET ] may be rendred for the Lord, or in the Lord ; as Ephes. 4.1. Paul a prisoner in the Lord, we render it of the Lord or for the Lords sake. 1 Thess. 4.16. We render, the dead in Christ shall rise first, and ver. 14. those that sleep in Jesus.
1 What it is to die in the Lord [ ] may be rendered for the Lord, or in the Lord; as Ephesians 4.1. Paul a prisoner in the Lord, we render it of the Lord or for the lords sake. 1 Thess 4.16. We render, the dead in christ shall rise First, and ver. 14. those that sleep in jesus.
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Which is to be preferred? I answer, neither is to be excluded;
Which is to be preferred? I answer, neither is to be excluded;
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whether a godly man fall as a peace-offering or as a burnt-offering, he is still in a happy condition.
whither a godly man fallen as a peace-offering or as a Burnt-offering, he is still in a happy condition.
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[ To dye in the Lord ] may relate either to the cause for which, or to the state wherein, or to the manner how we dye.
[ To die in the Lord ] may relate either to the cause for which, or to the state wherein, or to the manner how we die.
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1 The cause for which we dye. So the Martyrs dye in the Lord or for the Lords sake;
1 The cause for which we die. So the Martyrs die in the Lord or for the lords sake;
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and are blessed of God, though, it may be cursed of men. The Text relates to the time of Antichristian persecution, when usually they dyed excommunicate or accursed by the Roman Synagogue.
and Are blessed of God, though, it may be cursed of men. The Text relates to the time of Antichristian persecution, when usually they died excommunicate or accursed by the Roman Synagogue.
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God hath a special regard to his Champions that love not their lives to the death.
God hath a special regard to his Champions that love not their lives to the death.
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2 The state, wherein we dye; so to dye in the Lord is to dye in the favour of God;
2 The state, wherein we die; so to die in the Lord is to die in the favour of God;
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in a state of peace with him as members of Christs mystical body; they dye in the bosom of Christ;
in a state of peace with him as members of Christ mystical body; they die in the bosom of christ;
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sleep in Jesus. 1 Cor. 15.18. are reconciled to God in and through him. There are two notable expressions which I shall commend to you upon this occasion;sleep in jesus. 1 Cor. 15.18. Are reconciled to God in and through him. There Are two notable expressions which I shall commend to you upon this occasion;
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One is in the 2 Pet. 3.14. That we may be found of him in peace ;
One is in the 2 Pet. 3.14. That we may be found of him in peace;
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To dye before the quarrel be taken up between us and God, that is sad.
To die before the quarrel be taken up between us and God, that is sad.
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When a Town is surprized by force, they that are taken with their weapons in their hands, dye without mercy;
When a Town is surprised by force, they that Are taken with their weapons in their hands, die without mercy;
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but blessed are they that dye in peace. The other is in the 2 Cor. 5.3. that I may not be found naked.
but blessed Are they that die in peace. The other is in the 2 Cor. 5.3. that I may not be found naked.
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To be summoned to come before God, and to have nothing to cover our nakedness, that is sad;
To be summoned to come before God, and to have nothing to cover our nakedness, that is sad;
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it should be our care to be wrapt in Christs righteousness ; that is the best shroud for a dying Christian. 3 As to the manner ;
it should be our care to be wrapped in Christ righteousness; that is the best shroud for a dying Christian. 3 As to the manner;
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they are said to dye in the Lord, who dye in a gracious manner; it much concerneth us and the glory of God that we dye well;
they Are said to die in the Lord, who die in a gracious manner; it much concerns us and the glory of God that we die well;
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a Christian is not onely to live to the glory of God, but to dye to the glory of God, for living and dying we are the Lords, Rom. 14.7, 8. As to the manner [ to dye in the Lord ] signifyeth. 1 Our perseverance in communion with him, to continue our blessed fellowship with Christ to the death and in the death.
a Christian is not only to live to the glory of God, but to die to the glory of God, for living and dying we Are the lords, Rom. 14.7, 8. As to the manner [ to die in the Lord ] signifieth. 1 Our perseverance in communion with him, to continue our blessed fellowship with christ to the death and in the death.
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Into the Vineyard, Mat. 20. Some were called sooner, some later, but all continued to the end.
Into the Vineyard, Mathew 20. some were called sooner, Some later, but all continued to the end.
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Elisha would not leave his master till he was taken from him into heaven. So till all be finished, we should follow our work close.Elisha would not leave his master till he was taken from him into heaven. So till all be finished, we should follow our work close.
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Let us take heed (saith the Apostle) lest we seem to come short ( Heb. 4.1.Let us take heed (Says the Apostle) lest we seem to come short (Hebrew 4.1.
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As we should not come short, we should not seem to come short.
As we should not come short, we should not seem to come short.
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Enoch lived a long while, but all that while he walked with God, 365 yeers, a long age,Enoch lived a long while, but all that while he walked with God, 365 Years, a long age,
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but spent in communion with God! Gen. 5.22. 2 It implies the solemn actings of grace at death, the Scripture takes notice of the last words of Saints. 2 Sam. 23.1. the last words of David. Death is a special season wherein to make use of Grace;
but spent in communion with God! Gen. 5.22. 2 It Implies the solemn actings of grace At death, the Scripture Takes notice of the last words of Saints. 2 Sam. 23.1. the last words of David. Death is a special season wherein to make use of Grace;
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of faith, love, zeal, and obedience. 1 Faith. Heb. 11.13. All these dyed in Faith ;
of faith, love, zeal, and Obedience. 1 Faith. Hebrew 11.13. All these died in Faith;
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it is not enough to live by Faith, but we must also dye by Faith. This is a Grace always of use on this side the Grave;
it is not enough to live by Faith, but we must also die by Faith. This is a Grace always of use on this side the Grave;
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in the other world there is no need of it, when we come to injoyment, Faith ceaseth;
in the other world there is no need of it, when we come to enjoyment, Faith ceases;
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at death it doth us the last office ;
At death it does us the last office;
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we see what it is then to put the soul into Gods keeping. 2 Tim. 1.12. Luke 23.46. Act. 7.59.
we see what it is then to put the soul into God's keeping. 2 Tim. 1.12. Lycia 23.46. Act. 7.59.
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Then do we dye in faith, when we can resi•n our souls to God, and send our bodies to the Grave in hope.
Then do we die in faith, when we can resi•n our Souls to God, and send our bodies to the Grave in hope.
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While we are alive, we finde it harder to depend upon God for daily bread,
While we Are alive, we find it harder to depend upon God for daily bred,
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then for eternal life for herein faith is put upon a present tryal ▪ but when we come to dye, the strength of our confidence is tryed about the blessed recompences.
then for Eternal life for herein faith is put upon a present trial ▪ but when we come to die, the strength of our confidence is tried about the blessed recompenses.
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This then is to dye in the Lord, when we can look beyond the grave, and within the veil, into the glory of the world to come.
This then is to die in the Lord, when we can look beyond the grave, and within the veil, into the glory of the world to come.
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2 Love ▪ In our readiness and willingness to be with Christ, Phil. 1.23. I desire to be dissolved and be with Christ.
2 Love ▪ In our readiness and willingness to be with christ, Philip 1.23. I desire to be dissolved and be with christ.
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The Spirit and the Bride say come ;
The Spirit and the Bride say come;
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now God takes you at your word, and you draw back, Let him be afraid to dye, that would not go to Christ. 3 Zeal for Gods glory ;
now God Takes you At your word, and you draw back, Let him be afraid to die, that would not go to christ. 3 Zeal for God's glory;
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It is the last time you can do any thing for God in the world; put in a word for him;
It is the last time you can do any thing for God in the world; put in a word for him;
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commend him to those about you;
commend him to those about you;
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as Jacob doth the Mediator, or the Angel of the Covenant, of whom he had such experience in the course of his pilgrimage, Gen. 48.16.
as Jacob does the Mediator, or the Angel of the Covenant, of whom he had such experience in the course of his pilgrimage, Gen. 48.16.
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and Joshua 23. Josh. 14. I am going the way of all the earth, and you know in all your hearts,
and joshua 23. Josh. 14. I am going the Way of all the earth, and you know in all your hearts,
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and all your souls, not one thing hath failed of all the good things, which the Lord your God hath spoken ;and all your Souls, not one thing hath failed of all the good things, which the Lord your God hath spoken;
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all is come to pass, not one thing hath failed thereof.
all is come to pass, not one thing hath failed thereof.
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Words of dying men are of most efficacy and authority, as being spoken out of all their former experience, with most simplicity, without self-seeking, or sinister ends, with most seriousness ▪ for men entring upon the confines of Eternity ▪ are wiser and more serious;
Words of dying men Are of most efficacy and Authority, as being spoken out of all their former experience, with most simplicity, without self-seeking, or sinister ends, with most seriousness ▪ for men entering upon the confines of Eternity ▪ Are Wiser and more serious;
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it is no time to dally and dissemble at the last gasp; speeches of living men are suspected of partiality to their present interests;
it is no time to dally and dissemble At the last gasp; Speeches of living men Are suspected of partiality to their present interests;
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or neglected as having no weight in them; but the speeches of dying men are solemnly observed;
or neglected as having no weight in them; but the Speeches of dying men Are solemnly observed;
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therefore Josephs brethren to ingage him the more, urge him with his fathers dying charge, Gen. 50.16.
Therefore Josephs brothers to engage him the more, urge him with his Father's dying charge, Gen. 50.16.
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Thy father, when he dyed, said &c. Men, as they are returning NONLATINALPHABET to the original Divinity, as Plotinus speaks, are supposed to be more divine,Thy father, when he died, said etc. Men, as they Are returning to the original Divinity, as Plotinus speaks, Are supposed to be more divine,
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and therefore their dying words are much regarded. Put in then a word for God; an Amen to the Promises.
and Therefore their dying words Are much regarded. Put in then a word for God; an Amen to the Promises.
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Carnal men cannot honor their Principles when they dye;
Carnal men cannot honour their Principles when they die;
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the world fails them, when there is most need, Job 27 8. what hope hath a hypocrite,
the world fails them, when there is most need, Job 27 8. what hope hath a hypocrite,
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when God comes to take away his soul ▪ When they are going out of the world ▪ then they fall a complaining,when God comes to take away his soul ▪ When they Are going out of the world ▪ then they fallen a complaining,
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how the world hath deceived them; but a Christian when he dyes, he may honor his Principles; commend the Promises;
how the world hath deceived them; but a Christian when he dies, he may honour his Principles; commend the Promises;
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give an account of the faithfulness of the Mediator; and plead for God at the last gasp.
give an account of the faithfulness of the Mediator; and plead for God At the last gasp.
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4 Obedience. A Christian is not to dye like a beast, to be meerly passive, his soul is not taken away, but yielded up ;
4 obedience. A Christian is not to die like a beast, to be merely passive, his soul is not taken away, but yielded up;
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there is a resignation and consent on his part. A carnal man suffers death ; but a Christian gives up the Ghost.
there is a resignation and consent on his part. A carnal man suffers death; but a Christian gives up the Ghost.
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The Scripture useth this distinctness of speech concerning them, as concerning the wicked, God takes away their souls, Luke 12.19. Job 27.8. they would fain keep them longer;
The Scripture uses this distinctness of speech Concerning them, as Concerning the wicked, God Takes away their Souls, Lycia 12.19. Job 27.8. they would fain keep them longer;
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but the Lord puts the Bond in suit, and per-force they are dragged into his presence;
but the Lord puts the Bound in suit, and perforce they Are dragged into his presence;
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but now death to the godly, it is a sweet dismission, Luke 2.26. When they see the will of God, they hold out no longer;
but now death to the godly, it is a sweet dismission, Lycia 2.26. When they see the will of God, they hold out no longer;
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their souls are not taken away, but yielded up to God: Thus you see Grace stands by us, when all things else fail;
their Souls Are not taken away, but yielded up to God: Thus you see Grace Stands by us, when all things Else fail;
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it makes us live with comfort, and dye with comfort. When wealth fails, Grace fails us not.
it makes us live with Comfort, and die with Comfort. When wealth fails, Grace fails us not.
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So much of the first question. 2. How they are blessed. They are presently blessed upon the departure of the soul out of the body;
So much of the First question. 2. How they Are blessed. They Are presently blessed upon the departure of the soul out of the body;
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but more blessed at the general Resurrection of the just. 1 Presently the soul is where Christ is;
but more blessed At the general Resurrection of the just. 1 Presently the soul is where christ is;
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carryed by Angels to Christ, and by Christ presented to God, as the fruit of his purchase.
carried by Angels to christ, and by christ presented to God, as the fruit of his purchase.
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That the soul is where Christ is, appears by that of Phil. 1.2, 3. I desire to be dissolved and be with Christ, to be with him in glory;
That the soul is where christ is, appears by that of Philip 1.2, 3. I desire to be dissolved and be with christ, to be with him in glory;
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otherwise it were a loss, not a happiness for St. Paul to be dissolved; it is a sorry blessedness to lye rotting in the Grave;
otherwise it were a loss, not a happiness for Saint Paul to be dissolved; it is a sorry blessedness to lie rotting in the Grave;
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and onely to be eased of present labours;
and only to be eased of present labours;
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for Gods people are wont to reckon much of their present service and enjoyment of God,
for God's people Are wont to reckon much of their present service and enjoyment of God,
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though it be accompanyed with troubles and afflictions.
though it be accompanied with Troubles and afflictions.
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Paul was in a straight, and he saith it was [ NONLATINALPHABET much more better to be with Christ ] A stupid sleep without the injoyment of God is not much more better then our present condition, but far worse;Paul was in a straight, and he Says it was [ much more better to be with christ ] A stupid sleep without the enjoyment of God is not much more better then our present condition, but Far Worse;
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what happiness were that to be in such a condition, wherein we do nothing for God, injoy nothing from God? Surely Paul would never be in such a straight, if this drousie Doctrine were true, that the soul lyes in such an unactive state of sleep and rest till the Resurrection.
what happiness were that to be in such a condition, wherein we do nothing for God, enjoy nothing from God? Surely Paul would never be in such a straight, if this drowsy Doctrine were true, that the soul lies in such an unactive state of sleep and rest till the Resurrection.
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This is to be no more blessed then stones, and inanimate creatures, that feel nothing.
This is to be no more blessed then stones, and inanimate creatures, that feel nothing.
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Again Luke 23 ▪ 43. This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, saith Christ to the good thief.
Again Lycia 23 ▪ 43. This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, Says christ to the good thief.
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Some to evade that place, refer [ NONLATINALPHABET ] to [ NONLATINALPHABET ] as if it were, I say to them this day ;
some to evade that place, refer [ ] to [ ] as if it were, I say to them this day;
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but the pointing in the Greek Copies contradicts it, as also the sense of the place, [ NONLATINALPHABET, this day ] answers to the Thieves [ when thou shalt come into thy kingdom ].
but the pointing in the Greek Copies contradicts it, as also the sense of the place, [, this day ] answers to the Thieves [ when thou shalt come into thy Kingdom ].
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Christ promiseth more then he asks (as God doth usually abundantly for us above what we can ask or think );
christ promises more then he asks (as God does usually abundantly for us above what we can ask or think);
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He hath reference to Christs words to the High-Priest; the Son of man shall come in his glory;
He hath Referente to Christ words to the High-Priest; the Son of man shall come in his glory;
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now saith Christ, I will not defer thy desire so long, for presently shall heavenly joys attend thy soul.
now Says christ, I will not defer thy desire so long, for presently shall heavenly Joys attend thy soul.
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Others seek to evade it by the word [ Paradise ] it is a Persicke word, but used by the Hebrews for Gardens and Orchards,
Others seek to evade it by the word [ Paradise ] it is a Persicke word, but used by the Hebrews for Gardens and Orchards,
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and by allusion for heavenly joys; and possibly the allusion might be taken not from the delights of an ordinary Garden ;
and by allusion for heavenly Joys; and possibly the allusion might be taken not from the delights of an ordinary Garden;
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but from Eden, or that Garden in which Adam was placed in innocency.
but from Eden, or that Garden in which Adam was placed in innocency.
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That by Paradise is meant heaven, and not those secreta animarum receptacula & beatae sedes, some secret places for the repose of souls departed, which some of the Fathers fancyed, appeared by Pauls expression in the 2 Cor. 12.4. speaking of his rapture, I was (saith he) caught up into the third heaven, which he presently calls Paradise. Well then, out of the whole we may conclude, that the souls immediately upon their departure out of their bodies are with Christ.
That by Paradise is meant heaven, and not those secreta animarum receptacula & Beatae sedes, Some secret places for the repose of Souls departed, which Some of the Father's fancied, appeared by Paul's expression in the 2 Cor. 12.4. speaking of his rapture, I was (Says he) caught up into the third heaven, which he presently calls Paradise. Well then, out of the Whole we may conclude, that the Souls immediately upon their departure out of their bodies Are with christ.
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Again it is said Luke 16.22.
Again it is said Lycia 16.22.
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The beggar dyed and was carryed into Abrahams bosom, presently, in the twinckling of an eye, or turning of a thought.The beggar died and was carried into Abrahams bosom, presently, in the twinkling of an eye, or turning of a Thought.
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Thus it is with the Saints, which is a great comfort; when we come to dye, in a moment Angels will bring you to Christ;
Thus it is with the Saints, which is a great Comfort; when we come to die, in a moment Angels will bring you to christ;
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Agonies of death are terrible, but there are joys just ready;
Agonies of death Are terrible, but there Are Joys just ready;
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and as soon as you are loosed from the prison of your body, you enter into your eternal rest, the soul flyeth hence to Christ. Once more;
and as soon as you Are loosed from the prison of your body, you enter into your Eternal rest, the soul flies hence to christ. Once more;
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as the wicked are in their final estate as soon as they dye, and therefore they are called [ the Spirits now in prison ] 1 Pet 3.19. so do the godly injoy their glorifyed estate as soon as they dye;
as the wicked Are in their final estate as soon as they die, and Therefore they Are called [ the Spirits now in prison ] 1 Pet 3.19. so do the godly enjoy their glorified estate as soon as they die;
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[ the spirits of just men are made perfect ] Heb. 12.24.
[ the spirits of just men Are made perfect ] Hebrew 12.24.
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How can their spirits be said to be perfect, if they lye onely in a dull sleep without any light, life, joy, delight, or act of love to God?
How can their spirits be said to be perfect, if they lie only in a dull sleep without any Light, life, joy, delight, or act of love to God?
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2 They are compleatly blest at the Resurrection; what their blessedness shall be then, we cannot now know to the full;
2 They Are completely blessed At the Resurrection; what their blessedness shall be then, we cannot now know to the full;
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we shall understand it best, when the great voice calls us to come up and see ;
we shall understand it best, when the great voice calls us to come up and see;
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Onely because our ear hath received a little thereof, let me endevor to lay it before you. In blessedness there must be
Only Because our ear hath received a little thereof, let me endeavour to lay it before you. In blessedness there must be
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1 A removal of all evils. 2 A coacervation, and compleat presence of all goods. 1 A removal of evil ;
1 A removal of all evils. 2 A coacervation, and complete presence of all goods. 1 A removal of evil;
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as long as the least evil continues, a man is not blessed, onely less miserable. Haman had all things that a carnal heart could wish for;
as long as the least evil continues, a man is not blessed, only less miserable. Haman had all things that a carnal heart could wish for;
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he guided the affairs of 127 Provinces; onely he wanted Mordecals knee; therefore he saith, all this avails me nothing.
he guided the affairs of 127 Provinces; only he wanted Mordecals knee; Therefore he Says, all this avails me nothing.
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Ahab had the kingdom of Israel, and yet falls sick for want of Naboth 's Vineyard.Ahab had the Kingdom of Israel, and yet falls sick for want of Naboth is Vineyard.
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In engines of war, if one peg be missing, or out of order, all stops.
In Engines of war, if one peg be missing, or out of order, all stops.
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In the body of man, if one humour be out of order, or joynt broken, it is enough to make us ill at ease,
In the body of man, if one humour be out of order, or joint broken, it is enough to make us ill At ease,
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though all the rest be sound and whole:
though all the rest be found and Whole:
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so if if there be the least evil, a man cannot be a compleat happy man. Well then;
so if if there be the least evil, a man cannot be a complete happy man. Well then;
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from this blessed estate of the dead in the Lord, All evil is removed. Now evil is twofold; either of Sin or Punishment : In heaven there is neither.
from this blessed estate of the dead in the Lord, All evil is removed. Now evil is twofold; either of since or Punishment: In heaven there is neither.
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1 To begin with Sin, that is the worst evil;
1 To begin with since, that is the worst evil;
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affliction is evil, but it is not evil in it self, but onely in our sense and feeling ;
affliction is evil, but it is not evil in it self, but only in our sense and feeling;
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but sin is evil whether we feel it, or no;
but since is evil whither we feel it, or no;
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it is worst when we feel it not. 2 That is evil which separates from the chiefest good, Affliction doth not separate from God;
it is worst when we feel it not. 2 That is evil which separates from the chiefest good, Affliction does not separate from God;
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it is a means and occasion to make us draw neer to him; many had never been acquainted with God, but for their afflictions;
it is a means and occasion to make us draw near to him; many had never been acquainted with God, but for their afflictions;
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but sin separates from God, Isa. 59.2. Your iniquities have separated, &c. Let a man be never so loathsom, yet if he be in a state of grace, he is dear to God;
but since separates from God, Isaiah 59.2. Your iniquities have separated, etc. Let a man be never so loathsome, yet if he be in a state of grace, he is dear to God;
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the Lord takes pleasure in him;
the Lord Takes pleasure in him;
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though he should be roughcast with Ulcers and sores in a prison, yet God will kiss him with the kisses of his mouth ;
though he should be roughcast with Ulcers and sores in a prison, yet God will kiss him with the Kisses of his Mouth;
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there is nothing loathsome and odious to God but sin. This grieves the Saints most, Rom. 7.23. Oh wretched man that I am, &c. if any man had cause to complain of afflictions, Paul had;
there is nothing loathsome and odious to God but since. This grieves the Saints most, Rom. 7.23. O wretched man that I am, etc. if any man had cause to complain of afflictions, Paul had;
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in perils often, in perils by Land, in perils by Sea, in perils by enemies, in perils by false brethren, whipped, imprisoned, stoned ;in perils often, in perils by Land, in perils by Sea, in perils by enemies, in perils by false brothers, whipped, imprisoned, stoned;
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but he doth not cry out, when shall I be delivered from these afflictions, but this body of death; Lust troubled him more then scourges ;
but he does not cry out, when shall I be Delivered from these afflictions, but this body of death; Lust troubled him more then scourges;
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and his captivity to the Law of sin, more then chains and prisons. This is the disposition of the Saints, they are weary of the world,
and his captivity to the Law of since, more then chains and prisons. This is the disposition of the Saints, they Are weary of the world,
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because they are sinning here, whilst others are glorifying God ;
Because they Are sinning Here, while Others Are glorifying God;
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not onely that they are suffering here, whilst others are injoying God. A beast will forsake the place where he hath neither meat nor rest;
not only that they Are suffering Here, while Others Are enjoying God. A beast will forsake the place where he hath neither meat nor rest;
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Carnal men, when they are beaten out of the word, have a fancy to heaven as a place of retreat: but that which troubles godly men is their sin;
Carnal men, when they Are beaten out of the word, have a fancy to heaven as a place of retreat: but that which Troubles godly men is their since;
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well now, in Heaven there is no sin;
well now, in Heaven there is no since;
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there is neither spot nor wrinckle upon the face of glorifyed Saints, Eph. 5.27 They were once as black as you;
there is neither spot nor wrinkle upon the face of glorified Saints, Ephesians 5.27 They were once as black as you;
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but now Christ presents them to God, as a proof of the cleansing vertue of his blood;
but now christ presents them to God, as a proof of the cleansing virtue of his blood;
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there they are freed from all sin; here with much adoe we mortifie our lust, and yet nature will be ever recoyling;
there they Are freed from all since; Here with much ado we mortify our lust, and yet nature will be ever recoiling;
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as the Ivy in the wall, cut it never so much, it will be breaking out again:
as the Ivy in the wall, Cut it never so much, it will be breaking out again:
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it is much here if the Dominion of sin be taken away; there the being of it is abolished;
it is much Here if the Dominion of since be taken away; there the being of it is abolished;
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the glorifyed Saints displease God no more, and are freed from all the immediate and inseparable consequences of original sin ; from distractions in duty ;
the glorified Saints displease God no more, and Are freed from all the immediate and inseparable consequences of original since; from distractions in duty;
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here love is not perfect, and therefore the soul cannot be fixed in the contemplation of God,
Here love is not perfect, and Therefore the soul cannot be fixed in the contemplation of God,
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and that is the reason of wandring thoughts; but there the heart cleaves to him without stragling;
and that is the reason of wandering thoughts; but there the heart cleaves to him without straggling;
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from pride, wh•ch lasts as long as life, and therefore called pride of life, 1 Joh. 2.16. we cannot have a revelation now, but we grow proud of it, nor an influence of grace, but it lifts us up, 2 Cor. 12.2 there is a worm in Manna;from pride, wh•ch lasts as long as life, and Therefore called pride of life, 1 John 2.16. we cannot have a Revelation now, but we grow proud of it, nor an influence of grace, but it lifts us up, 2 Cor. 12.2 there is a worm in Manna;
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but there, when we are most high, we are most hum•le. Christians, is not this a blessed hope, that tells you of a sinless state, of being like Christ for purity and holiness? 1 Joh. 3.2. We shall see him as he is, for we shall be like unto him :
but there, when we Are most high, we Are most hum•le. Christians, is not this a blessed hope, that tells you of a sinless state, of being like christ for purity and holiness? 1 John 3.2. We shall see him as he is, for we shall be like unto him:
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What is it that you have struggled with and groaned under all your lives, but sin? Now that is blotted out,
What is it that you have struggled with and groaned under all your lives, but since? Now that is blotted out,
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when the days of refreshing come. And as there is no sin ; so there are no temptations ;
when the days of refreshing come. And as there is no since; so there Are no temptations;
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In Paradise there was a tempter, but not in heaven ; Satan was long since cast out thence;
In Paradise there was a tempter, but not in heaven; Satan was long since cast out thence;
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and the Saints fill up the vacant rooms of the Apostate Angels: the world is a place of snares, a valley of temptations; it is the devils circuit ;
and the Saints fill up the vacant rooms of the Apostate Angels: the world is a place of snares, a valley of temptations; it is the Devils circuit;
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where did he walk to and fro but in the earth? But into heaven nothing enters that defiles. Rev. 21.27. No Serpent can creep in there.
where did he walk to and from but in the earth? But into heaven nothing enters that defiles. Rev. 21.27. No Serpent can creep in there.
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Christians, lift up your heads, you will get rid of sin and displease God no more;
Christians, lift up your Heads, you will get rid of since and displease God no more;
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here we cry, Lord deliver us from evil ; and there our cries are heard at the full; Grace weakneth sin; but Glory abolisheth it ;
Here we cry, Lord deliver us from evil; and there our cries Are herd At the full; Grace weakeneth since; but Glory abolisheth it;
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and old Adam is left in the Grave never to rise more. 2 The next evil is the evil of affliction ;
and old Adam is left in the Grave never to rise more. 2 The next evil is the evil of affliction;
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whatever is painful and burthensom to nature, is a fruit of the fall; a brand and mark of our Rebellion against God;
whatever is painful and burdensome to nature, is a fruit of the fallen; a brand and mark of our Rebellion against God;
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therefore affliction must be done away as well as sin if we be compleatly happy. As in hell there is an evil, an onely evil ;
Therefore affliction must be done away as well as sin if we be completely happy. As in hell there is an evil, an only evil;
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a cup of wrath unmixed, without the least temperament of mercy;
a cup of wrath unmixed, without the least temperament of mercy;
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so in heaven there is happiness and onely happiness; sorrow is done away as well as sin ▪ it is said, he will wipe all tears from their eys.
so in heaven there is happiness and only happiness; sorrow is done away as well as sin ▪ it is said, he will wipe all tears from their eyes.
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The afflictions of the soul are gone; there are no more doubtings of Gods love, nor sense of his displeasure :
The afflictions of the soul Are gone; there Are no more doubtings of God's love, nor sense of his displeasure:
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here though we are pardoned, and the wound be cured, yet the scarrs remain. As Absolom could not see the Kings face, when he was restored;
Here though we Are pardoned, and the wound be cured, yet the scars remain. As Absalom could not see the Kings face, when he was restored;
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in wise dispensation God sometimes hides his face from us;
in wise Dispensation God sometime hides his face from us;
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we need to be dyeted and to taste the vinegar and the gall sometimes, as well as the honey and sweetness. The world is a middle place standing between heaven and hell, and therefore hath something of both;
we need to be dyeted and to taste the vinegar and the Gall sometime, as well as the honey and sweetness. The world is a middle place standing between heaven and hell, and Therefore hath something of both;
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a mixture of pleasures and sorrows, both good and evil are to be received from the hand of God;
a mixture of pleasures and sorrows, both good and evil Are to be received from the hand of God;
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but there there is fulness of joy for evermore ▪ Psal. 16.11.
but there there is fullness of joy for evermore ▪ Psalm 16.11.
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here we complain that the candle of the Lord doth not shine over us with a like brightness,
Here we complain that the candle of the Lord does not shine over us with a like brightness,
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but there our Sun remains in an eternal high-noon; without clowds and the shadows of this night.
but there our Sun remains in an Eternal High noon; without Clouds and the shadows of this night.
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The afflictions of the body are done away; heaven is a happy ayr, where none are sick;
The afflictions of the body Are done away; heaven is a happy air, where none Are sick;
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there is no such thing there as Gowts and Agues, and the grinding pains of the stone: The body here is called a vile body, Phil. 3.21. as it is the instrument of sin and the subject of diseases ;
there is no such thing there as Gowts and Fevers, and the grinding pains of the stone: The body Here is called a vile body, Philip 3.21. as it is the Instrument of since and the Subject of diseases;
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we have the root of diseases in the soul, and the matter and fewel of diseases in the body, peccant humors and principles of corruption;
we have the root of diseases in the soul, and the matter and fuel of diseases in the body, peccant humours and principles of corruption;
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as wood is eaten out with worms that breed within it self, so are there in our bodies principles of corruption that do at leng•h destroy them;
as wood is eaten out with worms that breed within it self, so Are there in our bodies principles of corruption that do At leng•h destroy them;
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but there we are wholly incorruptible.
but there we Are wholly incorruptible.
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Yea, because deformity in the body is a monument of Gods displeasure, one of the inconveniences introduced by Adams fall, it is done away;
Yea, Because deformity in the body is a monument of God's displeasure, one of the inconveniences introduced by Adams fallen, it is done away;
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the bodies rise in due proportion;
the bodies rise in due proportion;
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whatever was monstrous or mishapen in the first edition, is corrected in the second. And for violence without, heaven is a quiet place;
whatever was monstrous or Misshapen in the First edition, is corrected in the second. And for violence without, heaven is a quiet place;
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when there are tumults in the world, God is introduced, Psal. 2. as sitting in the heavens ; a qu•et posture.
when there Are tumults in the world, God is introduced, Psalm 2. as sitting in the heavens; a qu•et posture.
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There is nothing to discompose those blessed spirits;
There is nothing to discompose those blessed spirits;
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the company of wicked men is a burthen ▪ Lots righteous soul was vexed with it, 2 Pet. 2.7. but there they are bound hand and foot and cast into utter darkness ;
the company of wicked men is a burden ▪ Lots righteous soul was vexed with it, 2 Pet. 2.7. but there they Are bound hand and foot and cast into utter darkness;
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as when men will not be ruled, they are sent to prison:
as when men will not be ruled, they Are sent to prison:
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here the children of God are subject to a number of infirmities hunger, thirst, nakedness, cold, want ▪ but there we have a rich inheritance as well as a glorious, Eph. 18. the distinctions of poor and rich, as understood in the world, do not outlive time, we have enough of true riches, which is eternal glory,
Here the children of God Are Subject to a number of infirmities hunger, thirst, nakedness, cold, want ▪ but there we have a rich inheritance as well as a glorious, Ephesians 18. the Distinctions of poor and rich, as understood in the world, do not outlive time, we have enough of true riches, which is Eternal glory,
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and the full fruition of God: Labour ceaseth, though there be a continual exercise of grace;
and the full fruition of God: Labour ceases, though there be a continual exercise of grace;
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all things rest when they come to their proper place; so do those which dye in the Lord;
all things rest when they come to their proper place; so do those which die in the Lord;
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we still serve God, but without weariness: yea, we are freed from the necessities of nature, eating, drinking, and sleeping, to which the greatest Potentates are subject;
we still serve God, but without weariness: yea, we Are freed from the necessities of nature, eating, drinking, and sleeping, to which the greatest Potentates Are Subject;
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though they are exempted from hard bodily labour, they are not exempted from the necessities of nature; meat is for the belly, and the belly for meats ;
though they Are exempted from hard bodily labour, they Are not exempted from the necessities of nature; meat is for the belly, and the belly for Meats;
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but God shall destroy both it and them, 1 Cor. 6.12. The use of meats ▪ and of the stomach, and of the belly is abolished;
but God shall destroy both it and them, 1 Cor. 6.12. The use of Meats ▪ and of the stomach, and of the belly is abolished;
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it is a piece of our misery, that our life is patcht up of so many creatures,
it is a piece of our misery, that our life is patched up of so many creatures,
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as a torn Garment is pieced and patcht up with supplies from abroad; here the sheep or the silk-worm afford us cloathing;
as a torn Garment is pieced and patched up with supplies from abroad; Here the sheep or the silkworm afford us clothing;
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the beasts of the earth and fish of the Sea serve for food, and all to support a ruinous fabrick, ever ready to drop about our eares;
the beasts of the earth and Fish of the Sea serve for food, and all to support a ruinous fabric, ever ready to drop about our ears;
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but then we are above meat and drink and apparel; nakedness will be no shame, for glory will serve instead of a robe ;
but then we Are above meat and drink and apparel; nakedness will be no shame, for glory will serve instead of a robe;
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and it will be meat and drink enough to do our fathers will ; the body will not be a clog to the soul, but a help ;
and it will be meat and drink enough to do our Father's will; the body will not be a clog to the soul, but a help;
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that mass of flesh we carry about us is but the prison of the soul, where it looks out by the windows of the senses;
that mass of Flesh we carry about us is but the prison of the soul, where it looks out by the windows of the Senses;
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but then it is no longer the prison of the soul, but the Temple. In short, all that I have said upon this branch is comprised in Rev. 21.4. and God will wipe away all tears from their eys;
but then it is no longer the prison of the soul, but the Temple. In short, all that I have said upon this branch is comprised in Rev. 21.4. and God will wipe away all tears from their eyes;
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and there is no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying;
and there is no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying;
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neither shall there be any more pain, for former things are passed away, there is quite another change, new dispensations; no distraction of business ;neither shall there be any more pain, for former things Are passed away, there is quite Another change, new dispensations; no distraction of business;
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our whole imployment will be to think of God, and study God, but without weariness, satietie or distraction.
our Whole employment will be to think of God, and study God, but without weariness, satiety or distraction.
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2 In blessedness there is a confluence of all good necessary to the happiness of the creature;
2 In blessedness there is a confluence of all good necessary to the happiness of the creature;
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our blessedness is full for parts, full for the degrees, and manner of injoyment ; and all this continues for ever without fear of losing it;
our blessedness is full for parts, full for the Degrees, and manner of enjoyment; and all this continues for ever without Fear of losing it;
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our Crown of Glory is a Garland that will never wither; it is an eter••l state of actual delights ;
our Crown of Glory is a Garland that will never wither; it is an eter••l state of actual delights;
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we are blessed in our bodies ▪ blessed in our souls, blessed in our company :
we Are blessed in our bodies ▪ blessed in our Souls, blessed in our company:
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man is NONLATINALPHABET a sociable creature, and therefore to his compleat happiness it is necessary that he should not be onely blest in his person, but in his company and relations ▪ we are brought into the presence of God, who is blessedness it self,
man is a sociable creature, and Therefore to his complete happiness it is necessary that he should not be only blessed in his person, but in his company and relations ▪ we Are brought into the presence of God, who is blessedness it self,
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and to the sight and blessed fellowship of his blessed son, and into the company of blessed Angels and Saints.
and to the sighed and blessed fellowship of his blessed son, and into the company of blessed Angels and Saints.
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1 Let me speak of the happiness of his person ; and then both of his body and soul.
1 Let me speak of the happiness of his person; and then both of his body and soul.
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1 For his body, it is now a Temple of the Holy-Ghost;
1 For his body, it is now a Temple of the Holy ghost;
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he cannot leave his mansion, and ancient dwelling-place, and therefore he raiseth it up and formeth it again into a compleat fashion,
he cannot leave his mansion, and ancient dwelling-place, and Therefore he Raiseth it up and formeth it again into a complete fashion,
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like Christs glorious body, Phil. 3.21. for clarity, agility, strength, incorruption.
like Christ glorious body, Philip 3.21. for clarity, agility, strength, incorruption.
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Solomons Temple, when it was destroyed, the latter house was nothing so glorious as the former;Solomons Temple, when it was destroyed, the latter house was nothing so glorious as the former;
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men wept when they saw it, Ezr 2. but it is not so here;
men wept when they saw it, Ezra 2. but it is not so Here;
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it is raised quite another body ▪ for the present there is to be seen a beautiful fabrick wherein God hath shown his workmanship;
it is raised quite Another body ▪ for the present there is to be seen a beautiful fabric wherein God hath shown his workmanship;
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every member, if it were not so common, would be a miracle ▪ all is ordered for the service and comeliness of the whole;
every member, if it were not so Common, would be a miracle ▪ all is ordered for the service and comeliness of the Whole;
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but now it is a vile body, subject to diseases, fed with meat, humbled with wants, many times mangled with violence, dissolved by death,
but now it is a vile body, Subject to diseases, fed with meat, humbled with Wants, many times mangled with violence, dissolved by death,
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and crumbled to dust in the grave, like a dry clod of earth, this is the body we carry about us:
and crumbled to dust in the grave, like a dry clod of earth, this is the body we carry about us:
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a mass of flesh drest up to be a dish for the worms; but this vile body shall rise in another manner, like Christs glorious body :
a mass of Flesh dressed up to be a dish for the worms; but this vile body shall rise in Another manner, like Christ glorious body:
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when the Sun appears, the stars vanish, their lustre is eclipsed and darkned;
when the Sun appears, the Stars vanish, their lustre is eclipsed and darkened;
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but the Sun of Righteousness when he appears at the last day, doth not obscure, but perfect our glory. More particularly.
but the Sun of Righteousness when he appears At the last day, does not Obscure, but perfect our glory. More particularly.
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If you inquire, wherein our bodies shall be like Christs glorious body, the Apostle will tell us that in another place, 1 Cor. 15.40, 41, 42, 43, 44. Let me single out three expressions ▪ it is raised in incorruption ;
If you inquire, wherein our bodies shall be like Christ glorious body, the Apostle will tell us that in Another place, 1 Cor. 15.40, 41, 42, 43, 44. Let me single out three expressions ▪ it is raised in incorruption;
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it is raised in glory, it is raised a spiritual body. 1 It is an incorruptible body ;
it is raised in glory, it is raised a spiritual body. 1 It is an incorruptible body;
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now it yields to the decays of nature, and is exercised with pains and aches, till at length it droppeth down like ripe fruit into the Grave,
now it yields to the decays of nature, and is exercised with pains and aches, till At length it drops down like ripe fruit into the Grave,
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but hereafter it shall be cloathed with immortality wholly impassible;
but hereafter it shall be clothed with immortality wholly impassable;
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what a comfort is this to those, that are racked with the Stone or Gout, broken with Diseases or withered with age, to think that they shall have a body without aches & without decays, that shall always be in the spring of youth;
what a Comfort is this to those, that Are racked with the Stone or Gout, broken with Diseases or withered with age, to think that they shall have a body without aches & without decays, that shall always be in the spring of youth;
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the Trees of Paradise are always green. 2 It shall be a glorious body ; here it is many times deformed;
the Trees of Paradise Are always green. 2 It shall be a glorious body; Here it is many times deformed;
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at least beauty like a flower is lost, in sickness; daver'd or withered with age, defaced by several accidents;
At least beauty like a flower is lost, in sickness; daver or withered with age, defaced by several accidents;
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but then we shall be glorious like to Christs body:
but then we shall be glorious like to Christ body:
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the naked body of man was so beautiful in innocency, that the beasts of the field admired it,
the naked body of man was so beautiful in innocency, that the beasts of the field admired it,
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and thereupon did homage to Adam ; but we shall not be conformed to the first Adam, but the second;
and thereupon did homage to Adam; but we shall not be conformed to the First Adam, but the second;
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Christ in the Mount, when he was transfigured they could not indure the shining of his garments, it astonished the Disciples, Mat. 17. His Garments could not vail,
christ in the Mount, when he was transfigured they could not endure the shining of his garments, it astonished the Disciples, Mathew 17. His Garments could not Vail,
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nor their eys indure those strong emissions of the beams of glory;
nor their eyes endure those strong emissions of the beams of glory;
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Paul could not indure the light that shined to him, when Christ appeared to him from heaven, Act. 9. but was utterly confounded and struck blinde;Paul could not endure the Light that shined to him, when christ appeared to him from heaven, Act. 9. but was utterly confounded and struck blind;
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by this you may guess a little at the glory of the body, when it is likened to Christs glorious body:
by this you may guess a little At the glory of the body, when it is likened to Christ glorious body:
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Moses by conversing with God forty days, the complexion of his face was altered so, that they were glad to put a vail upon it ▪ In this low estate in which we are, we must make use of these hints. 3 A spiritual body, either for agility ;Moses by conversing with God forty days, the complexion of his face was altered so, that they were glad to put a Vail upon it ▪ In this low estate in which we Are, we must make use of these hints. 3 A spiritual body, either for agility;
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we shall not be clogged as now; we shall be caught up in the air to meet the Lord ;
we shall not be clogged as now; we shall be caught up in the air to meet the Lord;
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or rather a spiritual body, because more disposed for spiritual uses, for the injoyments and the imployments of Grace:
or rather a spiritual body, Because more disposed for spiritual uses, for the enjoyments and the employments of Grace:
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Here it is a natural body, an unready instrument for the soul; we are not in a capacity to bear the new wine of glory;
Here it is a natural body, an unready Instrument for the soul; we Are not in a capacity to bear the new wine of glory;
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but there we are made more capacious, and stronger vessels to contain all that God will give out.
but there we Are made more capacious, and Stronger vessels to contain all that God will give out.
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The Disciples fainted at Christs transfiguration, Mat. 17.6. we cannot receive such large diffusions and overflowings of glory as we shall then have;
The Disciples fainted At Christ transfiguration, Mathew 17.6. we cannot receive such large diffusions and overflowings of glory as we shall then have;
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every strong affection and raised thought doth overset us and cause extasie and ravishment; but there it is otherwise;
every strong affection and raised Thought does overset us and cause ecstasy and ravishment; but there it is otherwise;
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God maketh out himself to us in a greater latitude, and we are more able to bear it.
God makes out himself to us in a greater latitude, and we Are more able to bear it.
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2 For the blessedness of the soul, which is the heaven of heaven, our happiness is called the inheritance of the Saints in light, Col. 1.12.
2 For the blessedness of the soul, which is the heaven of heaven, our happiness is called the inheritance of the Saints in Light, Col. 1.12.
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for which we must be prepared ▪ it is not for them that know no other heaven,
for which we must be prepared ▪ it is not for them that know no other heaven,
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but to eat, drink, and sleep, and wallow in filthy and gross pleasures: It is an inheritance in light ;
but to eat, drink, and sleep, and wallow in filthy and gross pleasures: It is an inheritance in Light;
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and for Saints that know how to value intellectual and spiritual delights. Wherein, you will say, lyes the happiness of the soul!
and for Saints that know how to valve intellectual and spiritual delights. Wherein, you will say, lies the happiness of the soul!
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in knowledge or love? Ans. Divines are divided; certainly in both;
in knowledge or love? Ans. Divines Are divided; Certainly in both;
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our happiness consists in the love of God, and knowledge of God from whence results union with God and fruition of God ;
our happiness consists in the love of God, and knowledge of God from whence results Union with God and fruition of God;
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it is hard to say which is to be preferred, to know God, or love God ;
it is hard to say which is to be preferred, to know God, or love God;
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in one place the Scripture tells us this is life eternal to know the onely true God, Joh. 17. so that it seems to be the heaven of heaven, to have the understanding satisfyed with the knowledge of God, Psal. 17.15. When I awake I shall be satisfyed with thine image and likeness:
in one place the Scripture tells us this is life Eternal to know the only true God, John 17. so that it seems to be the heaven of heaven, to have the understanding satisfied with the knowledge of God, Psalm 17.15. When I awake I shall be satisfied with thine image and likeness:
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On the otherside, 1 Joh. 4.16. he that dwells in love dwells in God, and God in him ;
On the otherside, 1 John 4.16. he that dwells in love dwells in God, and God in him;
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the imbrace of the soul is by love, the possession of God is by acts of love:
the embrace of the soul is by love, the possession of God is by acts of love:
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one saith (it may be not modestly enough) libentius sine aspectu & te diligerem, quam te videndo non amarem.
one Says (it may be not modestly enough) Libentius sine aspectu & te diligerem, quam te videndo non amarem.
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That he had rather not see God then not love him:
That he had rather not see God then not love him:
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here in the world the hatred of God is worse then ignorance of him, and therefore it should seem, love should have the pre-eminence:
Here in the world the hatred of God is Worse then ignorance of him, and Therefore it should seem, love should have the preeminence:
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but we need not make a faction between the Graces; by knowing we come to love, and by loving we come to know ;
but we need not make a faction between the Graces; by knowing we come to love, and by loving we come to know;
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as light is, so is love and so is injoyment ;
as Light is, so is love and so is enjoyment;
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here we love little because we know little, if thou knowest the gift, &c. Joh. 4.10. and the more we love ; the more we know :
Here we love little Because we know little, if thou Knowest the gift, etc. John 4.10. and the more we love; the more we know:
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this is a fire that casts light. But to speak more distinctly, 1 There is the perfection of knowledge ;
this is a fire that Cast Light. But to speak more distinctly, 1 There is the perfection of knowledge;
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all the faculties must be satisfyed, before we can be happy; especially so noble a faculty as the minde is;
all the faculties must be satisfied, before we can be happy; especially so noble a faculty as the mind is;
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there is a natural inclination to knowledge; the soul takes a great deal of contentment in the contemplation of any truth;
there is a natural inclination to knowledge; the soul Takes a great deal of contentment in the contemplation of any truth;
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the knowledge of wisdom to thy soul (saith Solomon ) shall be as the hony-comb when thou hast found it. the knowledge of Wisdom to thy soul (Says Solomon) shall be as the honeycomb when thou hast found it.
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Prov. 24 13, 14. right and cleer thoughts of God breed a rejoycing, Psal. 19.10.
Curae 24 13, 14. right and clear thoughts of God breed a rejoicing, Psalm 19.10.
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Well then, this is no small part of our happiness to have more light and knowledge of God and of his ways;
Well then, this is no small part of our happiness to have more Light and knowledge of God and of his ways;
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we shall know many mysteries of salvation, that we are now ignorant of; as, the nature of God, Psal. 17.15. I shall be satisfyed with thy image and likeness;
we shall know many Mysteres of salvation, that we Are now ignorant of; as, the nature of God, Psalm 17.15. I shall be satisfied with thy image and likeness;
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the union of the two natures in the person of Christ, Joh. 17.24. they shall behold my glory ;the Union of the two nature's in the person of christ, John 17.24. they shall behold my glory;
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our union with Christ and by Christ with God, Joh. 14.20. In that day they shall know that I am in the Father, &c. the course of Gods Decrees and Providences for our good, 1 Cor. 13.12. We shall know as we are known:
our Union with christ and by christ with God, John 14.20. In that day they shall know that I am in the Father, etc. the course of God's Decrees and Providences for our good, 1 Cor. 13.12. We shall know as we Are known:
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that is, we shall be able to see how the unchangeable counsels of God for our salvation have been carryed on through all the Passages of the present life, to bring us safe to the heavenly state.
that is, we shall be able to see how the unchangeable Counsels of God for our salvation have been carried on through all the Passages of the present life, to bring us safe to the heavenly state.
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These are the deeps of God, and now there is darkness upon the face of these deeps ▪ the Church is but a Grammer-School, heaven is the Universitie ;
These Are the deeps of God, and now there is darkness upon the face of these deeps ▪ the Church is but a Grammer-School, heaven is the university;
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we shall have other eys, and other light ▪ prophesie is but in part now, our intuition shall be then immediate, Joh 1.3.2. We shall see him as he is ;
we shall have other eyes, and other Light ▪ prophesy is but in part now, our intuition shall be then immediate, John 1.3.2. We shall see him as he is;
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now we see him not as he is, but as he is pleased to reveal himself;
now we see him not as he is, but as he is pleased to reveal himself;
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now we see what he is not, not corruptible, not mortal, not changeable, rather then what he is.
now we see what he is not, not corruptible, not Mortal, not changeable, rather then what he is.
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Now we see him as he is in us and as he is in other creatures;
Now we see him as he is in us and as he is in other creatures;
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we track him by the effects of his power and wisdom and goodness;
we track him by the effects of his power and Wisdom and Goodness;
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but then we shall see him as he is in himself, we shall see him face to face, 1 Cor. 13.12. In the creatures there is vestigium, the track and foot-print of God, in the Law there is umbra ▪ a shadow ;
but then we shall see him as he is in himself, we shall see him face to face, 1 Cor. 13.12. In the creatures there is vestigium, the track and footprint of God, in the Law there is umbra ▪ a shadow;
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in the Gospel imago, an image ; a fair draught of God as in a picture;
in the Gospel imago, an image; a fair draught of God as in a picture;
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but in heaven face to face ▪ we have excellent books to study, the large manifestations of his Glory, the Majesty of Christs person;
but in heaven face to face ▪ we have excellent books to study, the large manifestations of his Glory, the Majesty of Christ person;
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we shall always sit about the Throne, and behold God in the face of the Lamb;
we shall always fit about the Throne, and behold God in the face of the Lamb;
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there God makes out himself •n the highest manifestation that we are capable of. 2 Compleat love ;
there God makes out himself •n the highest manifestation that we Are capable of. 2 Complete love;
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there is a constant cleaving of hea•t to God without change and weariness ;
there is a constant cleaving of hea•t to God without change and weariness;
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a love that never ceaseth working, and yet God in communion is ever new and fresh to us;
a love that never ceases working, and yet God in communion is ever new and fresh to us;
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if we delight in any thing here, we soon grow weary and have a change of objects;
if we delight in any thing Here, we soon grow weary and have a change of objects;
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here are distractions and startings aside to the creature; but there is an eternal solace and complacency in God;
Here Are distractions and startings aside to the creature; but there is an Eternal solace and complacency in God;
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a continual Sabboth that never grows burthensom;
a continual Sabbath that never grows burdensome;
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all the heart and bowels run out after Christ, we never want the actual breathings of the spirit.
all the heart and bowels run out After christ, we never want the actual breathings of the Spirit.
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The Spirit came upon Sampson at times ; so it doth upon us here, motions are fleeting and vanishing;The Spirit Come upon Sampson At times; so it does upon us Here, motions Are fleeting and vanishing;
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but there Christ is a more Lovely object; and the delights of the soul are carryed out to him without any satiety;
but there christ is a more Lovely Object; and the delights of the soul Are carried out to him without any satiety;
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they are outward things that cloy the appetite; as soon as we have them we despise them;
they Are outward things that cloy the appetite; as soon as we have them we despise them;
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we sip, as the Bee doth of the flower, and then goeth to a new flower;
we sip, as the Bee does of the flower, and then Goes to a new flower;
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but there is an eternal complacency in Christ;
but there is an Eternal complacency in christ;
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here we are troubled when we want outward comforts, and cloyed when we have them, because curiosity is soon satisfyed,
Here we Are troubled when we want outward comforts, and cloyed when we have them, Because curiosity is soon satisfied,
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and fruition discovers the imperfections of the creature ▪ so that the more injoyd they are, the less beloved;
and fruition discovers the imperfections of the creature ▪ so that the more enjoyed they Are, the less Beloved;
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as Amnon hated Tamar, &c. Imperfections that before lay hid, are then laid open to view,
as Amnon hated Tamar, etc. Imperfections that before lay hid, Are then laid open to view,
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and so our affections are confuted by experince ;
and so our affections Are confuted by experience;
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but there the more we injoy God, the more his infinite perfections are manifested, and the pleasure is augmented by injoyment.
but there the more we enjoy God, the more his infinite perfections Are manifested, and the pleasure is augmented by enjoyment.
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3 Compleat union with God and fruition of God. See 2 Cor. 5.6. Phil. 1.93. Here we are united by Faith;
3 Complete Union with God and fruition of God. See 2 Cor. 5.6. Philip 1.93. Here we Are united by Faith;
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but that is nothing to sight and immediate tuition ; we lay hold upon Christ, but have not such an absolute possession of him;
but that is nothing to sighed and immediate tuition; we lay hold upon christ, but have not such an absolute possession of him;
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he is a head that gives out himself not by necessity, but choice and pleasure ; therefore our communion with him is not so high and sweet as then:
he is a head that gives out himself not by necessity, but choice and pleasure; Therefore our communion with him is not so high and sweet as then:
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The iron that lyeth long in the fire seems to be changed into the nature of it;
The iron that lies long in the fire seems to be changed into the nature of it;
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we are then more conformed and changed into the likeness of Christ:
we Are then more conformed and changed into the likeness of christ:
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All the comforts that we have in this life, we injoy in Gods absence, and by the Ministry of the creatures ;
All the comforts that we have in this life, we enjoy in God's absence, and by the Ministry of the creatures;
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now the creatures are not vessels capacious enough to convey so much of God to us,
now the creatures Are not vessels capacious enough to convey so much of God to us,
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as we shall receive when he is all in all immediately. 1 Cor. 15.24. There is no Temple, nor Ordinances ;
as we shall receive when he is all in all immediately. 1 Cor. 15.24. There is no Temple, nor Ordinances;
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but God is instead of all without means or the intervention of such supplies; we feed among the Lillyes ;
but God is instead of all without means or the intervention of such supplies; we feed among the Lillies;
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but it is but till the day break and the shadows flye away. 3 In our company we must be blessed;
but it is but till the day break and the shadows fly away. 3 In our company we must be blessed;
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there is God and Christ and Saints and Angels, Heb. 12.26.
there is God and christ and Saints and Angels, Hebrew 12.26.
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we shall see God in Christ ▪ The bodily eye, that cannot look upon the Sun, shall be perfectly sanctifyed, glorifyed,
we shall see God in christ ▪ The bodily eye, that cannot look upon the Sun, shall be perfectly sanctified, glorified,
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though it cannot see the essence of God, yet it shall see greater manifestations of Glory:
though it cannot see the essence of God, yet it shall see greater manifestations of Glory:
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How will the father welcom us, as he welcomed Christ, Psal. 2.8 ▪ Ask of me and I will give thee, &c. So, well done good and faithful servant ;
How will the father welcome us, as he welcomed christ, Psalm 2.8 ▪ Ask of me and I will give thee, etc. So, well done good and faithful servant;
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we shall not come into his presence with shame; sin causeth shame, and maketh us shye of God;
we shall not come into his presence with shame; since Causes shame, and makes us shy of God;
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as the eye cannot endure the light if it be wronged; so wronged Conscience makes us afraid of the presence of God:
as the eye cannot endure the Light if it be wronged; so wronged Conscience makes us afraid of the presence of God:
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but when sin is done away, we shall have boldness in that day:
but when since is done away, we shall have boldness in that day:
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As we shall have the company of God, so of Christ, he cannot be contented without your company, you should not be satisfyed without his, Joh. 14 3. I will come again and receive you to my self, that where I am, you may be also.
As we shall have the company of God, so of christ, he cannot be contented without your company, you should not be satisfied without his, John 14 3. I will come again and receive you to my self, that where I am, you may be also.
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Oh what a joyful meeting will it be between us and our Redeemer, much sweeter then the interview between Jacob and Joseph. Christ longs for the blessed hour as much as you do:
O what a joyful meeting will it be between us and our Redeemer, much Sweeten then the interview between Jacob and Joseph. christ longs for the blessed hour as much as you do:
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The wise men came from far to see him in a manger; Zacheus climed up into a Tree to see him in the days of his flesh:The wise men Come from Far to see him in a manger; Zacchaeus climbed up into a Tree to see him in the days of his Flesh:
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he is another manner of Christ in heaven, then he was in the days of his abasement.
he is Another manner of christ in heaven, then he was in the days of his abasement.
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When Joseph discovered himself to his brethren, I am Joseph, it revived their hearts: when Christ shall say, I am Jesus, your brother, your Saviour, your Redeemer ;
When Joseph discovered himself to his brothers, I am Joseph, it revived their hearts: when christ shall say, I am jesus, your brother, your Saviour, your Redeemer;
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when he shall lead us to God in a full troop and goodly company, and say, Behold I and the little ones, which thou hast given me, Heb. 2.13. What a blessed sight will that be!
when he shall led us to God in a full troop and goodly company, and say, Behold I and the little ones, which thou hast given me, Hebrew 2.13. What a blessed sighed will that be!
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Then the Angels, what welcom will there be between you and them; when Christ entered into heaven, Psal. 24. they entertained him with applauses and acclamations;Then the Angels, what welcome will there be between you and them; when christ entered into heaven, Psalm 24. they entertained him with applauses and acclamations;
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stand open you doors, stand open, here is the King of glory, the Lord strong and mighty in battail. stand open you doors, stand open, Here is the King of glory, the Lord strong and mighty in battle.
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So will they welcom the Saints to heaven with acclamations. They delight in the good of men;
So will they welcome the Saints to heaven with acclamations. They delight in the good of men;
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when man was created, the morning stars sang together and the sons of God shouted for joy, Job 38.7. that is the Angels rejoyced and praised God:
when man was created, the morning Stars sang together and the Sons of God shouted for joy, Job 38.7. that is the Angels rejoiced and praised God:
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when Christ came to Redeem man, an heavenly hoast fell a praising of God, Luke 2.13, 14. When man is converted, the Scripture tells, there is joy in heaven, Luke 15.7.
when christ Come to redeem man, an heavenly host fell a praising of God, Lycia 2.13, 14. When man is converted, the Scripture tells, there is joy in heaven, Lycia 15.7.
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So when we come to be glorifyed, Christ shall come with troops of them to conduct us into those everlasting Mansions. The Saints ;
So when we come to be glorified, christ shall come with troops of them to conduct us into those everlasting Mansions. The Saints;
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your acquaintance, with whom you prayed, suffered familiarly conversed, memory is not abolished in heaven, but perfected ;
your acquaintance, with whom you prayed, suffered familiarly conversed, memory is not abolished in heaven, but perfected;
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those whom we knew here, we shall know aga•n;
those whom we knew Here, we shall know aga•n;
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A Minister shall see his Crown and the fru•t of his labours, 1 Thes ▪ 2.19. you are our crown, &c. And those that have been relieved by us, shall wellcom us into heaven, who therefore are said to receive us into everlasting habitations, Luke 16 9. Yea, we shall know those, whom we never saw;
A Minister shall see his Crown and the fru•t of his labours, 1 These ▪ 2.19. you Are our crown, etc. And those that have been relieved by us, shall wellcom us into heaven, who Therefore Are said to receive us into everlasting habitations, Lycia 16 9. Yea, we shall know those, whom we never saw;
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why else is it made a part of our priviledge to sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob? Mat. 8.11.
why Else is it made a part of our privilege to fit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob? Mathew 8.11.
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As Adam knew Eve, and in the transfiguration Peter knew Moses and Elias, dead many hundred yeers before;
As Adam knew Eve, and in the transfiguration Peter knew Moses and Elias, dead many hundred Years before;
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so shall we know one another, we shall not go to a strange people, where we know no body:
so shall we know one Another, we shall not go to a strange people, where we know no body:
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As men at a Feast are social and familiar one with another; we shall be discoursing of Gods wisdom, mercy, justice in the work of Redemption:
As men At a Feast Are social and familiar one with Another; we shall be discoursing of God's Wisdom, mercy, Justice in the work of Redemption:
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So did Moses and E•ias with Christ, Luke 9.31. of the wonderful Providence of God in conducting us to glory;
So did Moses and E•ias with christ, Lycia 9.31. of the wondered Providence of God in conducting us to glory;
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as travellers in their Inn take pleasure to discourse with one another of the dyrtiness and dangers of the way.
as travellers in their Inn take pleasure to discourse with one Another of the dyrtiness and dangers of the Way.
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And these Saints are cloathed with Majesty and Glory, more lovely objects then ever they were upon earth:
And these Saints Are clothed with Majesty and Glory, more lovely objects then ever they were upon earth:
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and there is an innumerable company of them; they were rapt for joy when they saw but two Prophets, Moses and Elias ; Mat. 17.4. but heaven is not onely called a Palace, but a City, a world to come ;
and there is an innumerable company of them; they were rapt for joy when they saw but two prophets, Moses and Elias; Mathew 17.4. but heaven is not only called a Palace, but a city, a world to come;
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there is a multitude which none can number.
there is a multitude which none can number.
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3 Whence it is that they who dye in the Lord are sure to be thus blessed: 1 From their union with Christ 2 From the Covenant of God with them.
3 Whence it is that they who die in the Lord Are sure to be thus blessed: 1 From their Union with christ 2 From the Covenant of God with them.
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First, From their union with Christ, which can never be dissolved;
First, From their Union with christ, which can never be dissolved;
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death severeth body and soul, but not Christ and the soul. From this union there result two things, Conformity with Christ in every estate,
death severeth body and soul, but not christ and the soul. From this Union there result two things, Conformity with christ in every estate,
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and the Communion of the Spirit ; both which do imply the blessedness of the Saints, even after death.
and the Communion of the Spirit; both which do imply the blessedness of the Saints, even After death.
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They that are united with Christ do share with him in every estate; in grace here and in glory hereafter;
They that Are united with christ do share with him in every estate; in grace Here and in glory hereafter;
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as to both, they are predestinated to be conformed to the image of Christ : Rom. 8.29.
as to both, they Are predestinated to be conformed to the image of christ: Rom. 8.29.
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And where the Spirit once dwelleth, there he dwelleth for ever;
And where the Spirit once dwells, there he dwells for ever;
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and therefore from the indwelling of the Spirit of holiness doth the Apostle infer our Resurrection to a glorious estate, Rom. 8.11.
and Therefore from the indwelling of the Spirit of holiness does the Apostle infer our Resurrection to a glorious estate, Rom. 8.11.
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And that losing nothing which Christ speaketh of, Joh. 6.39. I would interpret of his not losing one member or joynt of his mystical body.
And that losing nothing which christ speaks of, John 6.39. I would interpret of his not losing one member or joint of his mystical body.
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Secondly, From the Covenant of God with them.
Secondly, From the Covenant of God with them.
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Christ proves the Resurrection from Gods being the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Mat. 22.32. the Argument stands upon three feet. 1 To be a God to any is to be a benefactor, for the tenor of the Covenant on Gods part is, I will be thy God, as on our part, you shall be my people. 2 That God would be an everlasting benefactor, it implyes an eternal communication of grace and glory ;
christ Proves the Resurrection from God's being the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Mathew 22.32. the Argument Stands upon three feet. 1 To be a God to any is to be a benefactor, for the tenor of the Covenant on God's part is, I will be thy God, as on our part, you shall be my people. 2 That God would be an everlasting benefactor, it Implies an Eternal communication of grace and glory;
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as Christ proves from Exod. 3.6. that God assumed this Title after their death. 3 This Covenant was made with the whole man, not onely with the soul but the body, and therefore they bore the mark and the sign of it, which was Circumcision, in their bodies. And in Heb. 11.16.
as christ Proves from Exod 3.6. that God assumed this Title After their death. 3 This Covenant was made with the Whole man, not only with the soul but the body, and Therefore they boar the mark and the Signen of it, which was Circumcision, in their bodies. And in Hebrew 11.16.
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the Apostle saith that because God had a heavenly inheritance to bestow upon the Patriarchs, therefore he was not ashamed to be called their God, implying that if they had no other reward then what they injoyed in the present life, God could not with honor (such was the slenderness and contemptibleness of their present condition) have owned such a glorious Title and Appellation,
the Apostle Says that Because God had a heavenly inheritance to bestow upon the Patriarchs, Therefore he was not ashamed to be called their God, implying that if they had no other reward then what they enjoyed in the present life, God could not with honour (such was the slenderness and contemptibleness of their present condition) have owned such a glorious Title and Appellation,
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as to be called the God of Abraham. What needs further arguing? the phrase it self imports what we assert.
as to be called the God of Abraham. What needs further arguing? the phrase it self imports what we assert.
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When God promiseth to be a God to any he maketh over his whole self, his eternity and infiniteness for their comfort and use;
When God promises to be a God to any he makes over his Whole self, his eternity and infiniteness for their Comfort and use;
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and so in effect saith that he wil be an everlasting benefactor to their whole persons in the way of an infinite power. Let us now apply all!
and so in Effect Says that he will be an everlasting benefactor to their Whole Persons in the Way of an infinite power. Let us now apply all!
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1 Because this priviledge is exprest with a limitation, it informeth us that the wicked are excluded, they must expect a quite contrary estate;
1 Because this privilege is expressed with a limitation, it Informeth us that the wicked Are excluded, they must expect a quite contrary estate;
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as they that dye in the Lord are in a blessed, so all others in a cursed condition. It is a sweet close when the body and soul part,
as they that die in the Lord Are in a blessed, so all Others in a cursed condition. It is a sweet close when the body and soul part,
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but God and the soul meet;
but God and the soul meet;
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when Conscience shall become our compurgator and bear us witness that we have spent our time well, in fearing God and obeying God,
when Conscience shall become our compurgator and bear us witness that we have spent our time well, in fearing God and obeying God,
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then may the body and soul take leave of one another with an expectation to meet again in Glory.
then may the body and soul take leave of one Another with an expectation to meet again in Glory.
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But it is a sad parting when Conscience falls a raving, and the body and the soul accuse one another;
But it is a sad parting when Conscience falls a raving, and the body and the soul accuse one Another;
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the body accuseth the soul, as an ill guide, and the soul the body as an unready instrument. And at the day of their death, which is the time of separation, they curse the day of their birth, which was the time of the first union between them both,
the body Accuseth the soul, as an ill guide, and the soul the body as an unready Instrument. And At the day of their death, which is the time of separation, they curse the day of their birth, which was the time of the First Union between them both,
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when they shall wish that they had been stifled in the womb, and had never seen the light, rather then to have lived together in such a fashion,
when they shall wish that they had been stifled in the womb, and had never seen the Light, rather then to have lived together in such a fashion,
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and to part in such manner.
and to part in such manner.
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Now this many times is the case of wicked men at their death, death cometh to them as a double evil, as a natural evil, striking the body and dissolving the confederacy and union between it and the soul;
Now this many times is the case of wicked men At their death, death comes to them as a double evil, as a natural evil, striking the body and dissolving the confederacy and Union between it and the soul;
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and as a penal evil, or the curse of the first Covenant, wounding the Conscience and reviving their bondage and fears of a worse judgement to ensue.
and as a penal evil, or the curse of the First Covenant, wounding the Conscience and reviving their bondage and fears of a Worse judgement to ensue.
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And then though Physitians and Ministers be sent for, they may both prove of no value either to prevent the dissolution,
And then though Physicians and Ministers be sent for, they may both prove of no valve either to prevent the dissolution,
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or to give ease to the Conscience.
or to give ease to the Conscience.
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2 It presseth us to provide for this hour, that when we come to dye we may dye in the Lord. Get an interest in Christ that you may dye in the Lord as to your estate. Security will not hold out,
2 It Presseth us to provide for this hour, that when we come to die we may die in the Lord. Get an Interest in christ that you may die in the Lord as to your estate. Security will not hold out,
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when you lanch into the other world; a wicked man comes to himself when he comes to dye.
when you launch into the other world; a wicked man comes to himself when he comes to die.
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At his latter end he shall be a fool, Jer. 17.11. he was ever a fool, but then he shall be one in the conviction and acknowledgement of his own Conscience, his own heart will make him cry out, Oh fool, mad-man, that I was to be contented with such slight evidences for Eternity. At his latter end he shall be a fool, Jer. 17.11. he was ever a fool, but then he shall be one in the conviction and acknowledgement of his own Conscience, his own heart will make him cry out, O fool, madman, that I was to be contented with such slight evidences for Eternity.
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You see then it is good to be upon sure terms, and to get our union with Christ so cleer and sensible, that when we walk in the valley of the shadow of death we may not be afraid, Psal. 23. As to the frame of your hearts, it is a harder matter to dye well then you are aware of;
You see then it is good to be upon sure terms, and to get our Union with christ so clear and sensible, that when we walk in the valley of the shadow of death we may not be afraid, Psalm 23. As to the frame of your hearts, it is a harder matter to die well then you Are aware of;
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if you would dye well, live well, otherwise you do but provide matter of dispair and sorrow for your latter end.
if you would die well, live well, otherwise you do but provide matter of despair and sorrow for your latter end.
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It is every ones wish, Oh that I might dye the death of the righteous ! Numb. 23. but it is not every ones happiness.
It is every ones wish, O that I might die the death of the righteous! Numb. 23. but it is not every ones happiness.
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If you would dye in the Lord, you had need to have Promises ready and your faith well exercised, that you may have good proof of it before it comes to stead you in death.
If you would die in the Lord, you had need to have Promises ready and your faith well exercised, that you may have good proof of it before it comes to stead you in death.
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In bello non licet his peccare. In bello non licet his Peccare.
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As in war so in death there is no erring twice, then you are to throw your last cast for everlasting woe or weale;
As in war so in death there is no erring twice, then you Are to throw your last cast for everlasting woe or weal;
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to do that which you never did before; you had need of armour of proof ;
to do that which you never did before; you had need of armour of proof;
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to deal with the last enemy. How foolishly do they deal that defer all to this hour,
to deal with the last enemy. How foolishly do they deal that defer all to this hour,
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& are then to get faith when they should reduce it into practice? Faith is a Grace wrought by degrees to strength and perfection;
& Are then to get faith when they should reduce it into practice? Faith is a Grace wrought by Degrees to strength and perfection;
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now to put it to the hardest tryal at first is absurd and irrational.
now to put it to the Hardest trial At First is absurd and irrational.
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You should have your Evidences cleer, your promises ready, your experiences at hand, that you may be able to comfort your selves,
You should have your Evidences clear, your promises ready, your experiences At hand, that you may be able to Comfort your selves,
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and too plead for God, and to speak to the standers-by of the long proof you have had of his being a good Master, and a gracious father to you.
and too plead for God, and to speak to the Standers by of the long proof you have had of his being a good Master, and a gracious father to you.
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How is it then? Are all things set at rights between God and your souls? Have you laid up comforts for this great day of expence? Is your dying speech ready? Are you provided of experiences whereby to commend the Mercifulness and faithfulness of your Redeemer.
How is it then? are all things Set At rights between God and your Souls? Have you laid up comforts for this great day of expense? Is your dying speech ready? are you provided of experiences whereby to commend the Mercifulness and faithfulness of your Redeemer.
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Can you say that you have tryed him often, and he never failed you all your days? If it be so, indeed your great work is done.
Can you say that you have tried him often, and he never failed you all your days? If it be so, indeed your great work is done.
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3. Use. To encourage the children of God to be more willing to dye.
3. Use. To encourage the children of God to be more willing to die.
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Are you afraid to enter upon your own blessedness and glory? Will you shun Christs company when he desires yours? Love brought Christ out of heaven, that he might be with us;
are you afraid to enter upon your own blessedness and glory? Will you shun Christ company when he Desires yours? Love brought christ out of heaven, that he might be with us;
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he thought of it before the world was, Prov. 8.31.
he Thought of it before the world was, Curae 8.31.
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and longed for the time, in effect saying, When will it come? We are to go from earth to heaven, from conversing with men to converse with Angels, and why so loath to remove? What could Christ expect upon his coming into the world but hard usage? but labour,
and longed for the time, in Effect saying, When will it come? We Are to go from earth to heaven, from conversing with men to converse with Angels, and why so loath to remove? What could christ expect upon his coming into the world but hard usage? but labour,
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and griefs, and shame, and death? he came to taste the Vinegar and the Gall ;
and griefs, and shame, and death? he Come to taste the Vinegar and the Gall;
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we are called to the feast of love ; to taste of hidden Manna, and the Rivers of pleasure that flow in his presence.
we Are called to the feast of love; to taste of hidden Manna, and the rivers of pleasure that flow in his presence.
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If you love Christ, why should you be unwilling to be in the arms of Christ? to be there where he is beholding his glory? love is an affection of union, it desireth to be with the party loved;
If you love christ, why should you be unwilling to be in the arms of christ? to be there where he is beholding his glory? love is an affection of Union, it Desires to be with the party loved;
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and can you be unwilling to be dissolved and to be with Christ? Death is the Chariot that is to carry you into his presence.
and can you be unwilling to be dissolved and to be with christ? Death is the Chariot that is to carry you into his presence.
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Jacobs spirit revived when he saw the Waggons which Joseph sent to carry him into AEgypt, Gen. 45.27. what is there in the world to be compared with heaven? either there must be something in the world to detain us;Jacobs Spirit revived when he saw the Wagons which Joseph sent to carry him into Egypt, Gen. 45.27. what is there in the world to be compared with heaven? either there must be something in the world to detain us;
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or we are frighted at the terribleness of the passage, or else there is a contempt of what is to come ▪ You cannot say any thing of the world is more worthy then Christ;
or we Are frighted At the terribleness of the passage, or Else there is a contempt of what is to come ▪ You cannot say any thing of the world is more worthy then christ;
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in this sense you renounced father, and mother, brothers and sisters, wife and children and friends, when you were first acquainted with him.
in this sense you renounced father, and mother, Brother's and Sisters, wife and children and Friends, when you were First acquainted with him.
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It was the language of your souls then, whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none on earth that I desire besides thee, Psal. 73.25. Did you dissemble then? Or have you found cause since to retreat and begrudge your affections to him? Christ puts you to the tryal when sickness comes, he hath sent h•s waggons to see if you will stand to your word.
It was the language of your Souls then, whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none on earth that I desire beside thee, Psalm 73.25. Did you dissemble then? Or have you found cause since to retreat and begrudge your affections to him? christ puts you to the trial when sickness comes, he hath sent h•s wagons to see if you will stand to your word.
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Is it the terribleness of the passage ? doth nature grudge at the thought of a dissolution? where is your faith? death is yours 1 Cor. 3.18. Your friend, your advantage ;
Is it the terribleness of the passage? does nature grudge At the Thought of a dissolution? where is your faith? death is yours 1 Cor. 3.18. Your friend, your advantage;
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Christ hath assured you of it;
christ hath assured you of it;
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will you trust his word? you love him little when you have no confidence in what he saith.
will you trust his word? you love him little when you have no confidence in what he Says.
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Or is it contempt of things to come? Then why is all this cost? why came Christ to lay down his soul to purchase that which you care not for? what needs all this waste? Christians hear for the time to come, we know not how soon we may be sent for,
Or is it contempt of things to come? Then why is all this cost? why Come christ to lay down his soul to purchase that which you care not for? what needs all this waste? Christians hear for the time to come, we know not how soon we may be sent for,
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and put to the tryal, it is good to be resolved, that we may say the sooner the better.
and put to the trial, it is good to be resolved, that we may say the sooner the better.
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4 Let this comfort us concerning our friends, that dye in the Lord. 1 Thess. 4.18. Comfort one another with these words.
4 Let this Comfort us Concerning our Friends, that die in the Lord. 1 Thess 4.18. Comfort one Another with these words.
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This is proper, Christian, Scripture comfort. Heathens to comfort one another, can onely say that death is the common passage out of this world, that all that are born must dye.
This is proper, Christian, Scripture Comfort. heathens to Comfort one Another, can only say that death is the Common passage out of this world, that all that Are born must die.
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But Christians can comfort one another upon better terms that they that sleep in Jesus are blessed, and shall we whine at their preferment? that we shall all meet again in the other world;
But Christians can Comfort one Another upon better terms that they that sleep in jesus Are blessed, and shall we whine At their preferment? that we shall all meet again in the other world;
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that a day will come when the Captain of our Salvation will have his great rendezvouz, and the head of the Church call all the Saints into one Congregation ; Psal. 1.5. and the whole flock shall follow the great shepherd of the sheep into their everlasting fold, triumphing and saying, Oh death where is thy sting? Oh grave where is thy victory ? These are comforts proper for Christians ;
that a day will come when the Captain of our Salvation will have his great Rendezvous, and the head of the Church call all the Saints into one Congregation; Psalm 1.5. and the Whole flock shall follow the great shepherd of the sheep into their everlasting fold, triumphing and saying, O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? These Are comforts proper for Christians;
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especially for Ministers that are messengers of comfort to others that have more frequent advantages of meditation upon those priviledges then others have.
especially for Ministers that Are messengers of Comfort to Others that have more frequent advantages of meditation upon those privileges then Others have.
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Shall we murmur? and yield to sinkings of heart when God hath made a breach upon our relations? how will this disparage our Doctrine,
Shall we murmur? and yield to sinkings of heart when God hath made a breach upon our relations? how will this disparage our Doctrine,
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and make others suspect the comforts which we reach forth to them upon like occasions? Thy words have upholden him that was falling,
and make Others suspect the comforts which we reach forth to them upon like occasions? Thy words have upholden him that was falling,
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and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees; but now it is come upon thee and thou faintest;
and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees; but now it is come upon thee and thou faintest;
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it toucheth thee and thou art troubled, Job 4.4, 5. To comfort others and faint our selves, is to bring a discredit upon what we propound to them.it touches thee and thou art troubled, Job 4.4, 5. To Comfort Others and faint our selves, is to bring a discredit upon what we propound to them.
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Remember the glory of God is concerned in your behaviour under this tryal, and the honor of your Ministry.
remember the glory of God is concerned in your behaviour under this trial, and the honour of your Ministry.
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Let your Christian friends know there is a reality in what you have held forth for their support in like case.
Let your Christian Friends know there is a reality in what you have held forth for their support in like case.
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Let them see you make it your care to practise your own Doctrine. We are set forth for signes. Gods eys and mens are upon us;
Let them see you make it your care to practise your own Doctrine. We Are Set forth for Signs. God's eyes and men's Are upon us;
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do worthily and becoming your station.
do worthily and becoming your station.
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Its true, God comes neer when he separates those that are so neer and dear one to another;
Its true, God comes near when he separates those that Are so near and dear one to Another;
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and we ought to lay it to heart;
and we ought to lay it to heart;
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but that wherin you are like to err, is in too much sorrow and dejection of spirit;
but that wherein you Are like to err, is in too much sorrow and dejection of Spirit;
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which may be your wisdom to labour to prevent, as being seemly for a Christian and a Preacher, to shew his moderation.
which may be your Wisdom to labour to prevent, as being seemly for a Christian and a Preacher, to show his moderation.
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We finde that Abraham mourned for Sarah ;
We find that Abraham mourned for Sarah;
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and he had great cause so to do, for she was a very good companion to him in all his travels and troubles;
and he had great cause so to do, for she was a very good Companion to him in all his travels and Troubles;
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she was very pleasing in his eye, in regard of her beauty; she brought him a child in his old age, the son of the promise;
she was very pleasing in his eye, in regard of her beauty; she brought him a child in his old age, the son of the promise;
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she is honored in Scripture above all other women of her age;
she is honoured in Scripture above all other women of her age;
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the time how long she lived is set down, which is not done for any other woman. At her death Abraham mourns; but very moderately;
the time how long she lived is Set down, which is not done for any other woman. At her death Abraham mourns; but very moderately;
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he wept for her, but we finde no excess in the measure or in the time of his grief;
he wept for her, but we find no excess in the measure or in the time of his grief;
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and he is a good pattern. David weeps for the death of his child while it was alive;
and he is a good pattern. David weeps for the death of his child while it was alive;
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for he feared it would dye; and the thing he feared came upon him:
for he feared it would die; and the thing he feared Come upon him:
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but when they thought that upon the death of his child his tears would have risen to a flood, it was suddenly a low ebb,
but when they Thought that upon the death of his child his tears would have risen to a flood, it was suddenly a low ebb,
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and he gives herein instruction to all mourners, and to you, teaching you to say wherefore should I now fast and weep any longer? I cannot bring her back again:
and he gives herein instruction to all mourners, and to you, teaching you to say Wherefore should I now fast and weep any longer? I cannot bring her back again:
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I shall go to her, but she shall return to me ;I shall go to her, but she shall return to me;
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and plainly asserts that none should mourn more then they can give a good reason for, why should I now mourn ? you know its no other then we ought dayly to expect and look for here below, vicissitudes namely and changes.
and plainly asserts that none should mourn more then they can give a good reason for, why should I now mourn? you know its no other then we ought daily to expect and look for Here below, vicissitudes namely and changes.
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And you will soon meet her again in heaven, where (as I conceive with Austin ) she shall be Notissima tibi. And in the mean time, in your injoying Christ you injoy her still in him;
And you will soon meet her again in heaven, where (as I conceive with Austin) she shall be Notissima tibi. And in the mean time, in your enjoying christ you enjoy her still in him;
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And all the helps, advantages, sweetnesses, counsels, consolations satisfactions, defences, carings, cordials, contentments, whatever was lovely in her, whatever you loved her for, you still injoy in him, either by the administration of other mediums, or immediately from himself;
And all the helps, advantages, Sweetnesses, Counsels, consolations satisfactions, defences, care, cordials, contentment's, whatever was lovely in her, whatever you loved her for, you still enjoy in him, either by the administration of other mediums, or immediately from himself;
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and what comes from God immediately, is much sweeter.
and what comes from God immediately, is much Sweeten.
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You have cause rather to be thankful you enjoyed her so long, then sorrowful you can on earth enjoy her no longer.
You have cause rather to be thankful you enjoyed her so long, then sorrowful you can on earth enjoy her no longer.
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I know not whether her Religion, worth and holiness will serve more to aggravate your loss, or to allay your sorrow. 'Tis sad to think you have lost such a loving, humble, godly and meet companion.
I know not whither her Religion, worth and holiness will serve more to aggravate your loss, or to allay your sorrow. It's sad to think you have lost such a loving, humble, godly and meet Companion.
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But remember that Because she was such an one, you have the more confidence that she is blessed, and is gone from you to better company;
But Remember that Because she was such an one, you have the more confidence that she is blessed, and is gone from you to better company;
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even to the company of Saints free from all sin, and all sorrow; full of holiness and happiness, of Angels too, of Jesus Christ too;
even to the company of Saints free from all since, and all sorrow; full of holiness and happiness, of Angels too, of jesus christ too;
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the King of Saints, the Lord of Angels, he that so loved us; he that did so much, suffered so much for us;
the King of Saints, the Lord of Angels, he that so loved us; he that did so much, suffered so much for us;
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he whom the fathers before his incarnation so longed to see ▪ he whom every believing soul so pants and breaths after.
he whom the Father's before his incarnation so longed to see ▪ he whom every believing soul so pants and breathes After.
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Which that it may the more sensibly appear, I shall here take occasion to subjoyn her just and true Character.
Which that it may the more sensibly appear, I shall Here take occasion to subjoin her just and true Character.
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The Character of Mistress Jane Blackwel.
The Character of Mistress Jane Blackwel.
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SHe was a Gentlewoman born, of the house of the Wintringhams, a family of eminency and note in Yorkshire ;
SHe was a Gentlewoman born, of the house of the Wintringhams, a family of eminency and note in Yorkshire;
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Educated and trained up from her childhood, till married, under Dr. Chaderton, Master of Emanuel Colledge in Cambridge, that famous godly man, and her neer Kinsman;
Educated and trained up from her childhood, till married, under Dr. Chaderton, Master of Emmanuel College in Cambridge, that famous godly man, and her near Kinsman;
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by reason whereof she was even in her yonger yeers so grounded in knowledge, season'd with Grace,
by reason whereof she was even in her younger Years so grounded in knowledge, seasoned with Grace,
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and accomplish'd with abiliments and endowments every way, that she was a most rare and incomparable companion for a Minister.
and accomplished with abiliments and endowments every Way, that she was a most rare and incomparable Companion for a Minister.
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Some things there were, wherein she was exceeding exemplary. As she was a woman of a marvellous humble spirit; some things there were, wherein she was exceeding exemplary. As she was a woman of a marvellous humble Spirit;
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That all who knew her and conversed with her, admired in her;
That all who knew her and conversed with her, admired in her;
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and it was abundantly evident and apparent in her countenance, speeches, gestures, apparel, and every way. A simple, single, plain-hearted woman.
and it was abundantly evident and apparent in her countenance, Speeches, gestures, apparel, and every Way. A simple, single, plainhearted woman.
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An Israelite indeed, in whom there was no guile. A merciful, pitiful, charitable woman. Open hearted, open-handed too, to her power; yea, and beyond her power:an Israelite indeed, in whom there was no guile. A merciful, pitiful, charitable woman. Open hearted, openhanded too, to her power; yea, and beyond her power:
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spared it from her own back and belly to cloath and feed others; gladly embraced occasions when offered; yea, greedily sought out occasions.
spared it from her own back and belly to cloth and feed Others; gladly embraced occasions when offered; yea, greedily sought out occasions.
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Her love was not verbal onely, such as that James speaks of, Go and be cloathed, go and be warmed, &c. But real, she refreshed the bowels of many.
Her love was not verbal only, such as that James speaks of, Go and be clothed, go and be warmed, etc. But real, she refreshed the bowels of many.
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The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon her, and she made the widows heart to sing for joy.
The blessing of him that was ready to perish Come upon her, and she made the Widows heart to sing for joy.
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When the Scots were shut up and starved by thousands at Westminster, she very frequently visited them, and ministred to them.
When the Scots were shut up and starved by thousands At Westminster, she very frequently visited them, and ministered to them.
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Yea, bought divers of them with her own mony, gracious good men, whom she fed and cloathed,
Yea, bought diverse of them with her own money, gracious good men, whom she fed and clothed,
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and disposed of into families and ways wherein they live to this day very comfortably.
and disposed of into families and ways wherein they live to this day very comfortably.
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When the Scotch Ministers and others were under restraint in the Tower, she was not ashamed of their chain, but diligently sought them out, as soon as she heard of them,
When the Scotch Ministers and Others were under restraint in the Tower, she was not ashamed of their chain, but diligently sought them out, as soon as she herd of them,
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and was all the time of their long confinement a great support and comfort to them;
and was all the time of their long confinement a great support and Comfort to them;
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she had not onely learned the Heathens lesson to lay up, but the Christians lesson too, to lay out according as the necessities of the poor members of Jesus Christ called for it. A true Mourner.
she had not only learned the heathens Lesson to lay up, but the Christians Lesson too, to lay out according as the necessities of the poor members of jesus christ called for it. A true Mourner.
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One that laid to heart, and was affected, deeply affected with the sins and abominations of the times;
One that laid to heart, and was affected, deeply affected with the Sins and abominations of the times;
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with the miseries likewise and distresses of the Church and people of God, made the Churches sorrows her own sorrows;
with the misery's likewise and Distresses of the Church and people of God, made the Churches sorrows her own sorrows;
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had bowels of compassion in her to lament and mourn over the afflicted condition of the Church,
had bowels of compassion in her to lament and mourn over the afflicted condition of the Church,
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as if it were her own condition.
as if it were her own condition.
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Remembred them in bonds, as bound with them, and them that suffered adversity, as being her self also in the body. Remembered them in bonds, as bound with them, and them that suffered adversity, as being her self also in the body.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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The heart breaking miseries of poor Scotland, broke her heart. She could not speak of them without many tears. A fixed, established, grounded Christian:
The heart breaking misery's of poor Scotland, broke her heart. She could not speak of them without many tears. A fixed, established, grounded Christian:
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(4) character (DIV2)
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Not like those the Apostle speaks of, Ephes. 4.14. That were NONLATINALPHABET, like Clouds in the Air, or like Ships on the Sea, toss'd and hurried up and down with every wind and wave, driven to and fro, this way and that way;
Not like those the Apostle speaks of, Ephesians 4.14. That were, like Clouds in the Air, or like Ships on the Sea, tossed and hurried up and down with every wind and wave, driven to and from, this Way and that Way;
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but like a house built upon a Rock, like a tree firmly rooted, a fixed Star;
but like a house built upon a Rock, like a tree firmly rooted, a fixed Star;
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(4) character (DIV2)
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no wandring Star (wandring from one opinion to another, and from one way to another,
no wandering Star (wandering from one opinion to Another, and from one Way to Another,
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(4) character (DIV2)
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but a fixed Star) kept to her old Principles, and to her old practises, the good old way, the way that the Patriarchs and the Prophets,
but a fixed Star) kept to her old Principles, and to her old practises, the good old Way, the Way that the Patriarchs and the prophets,
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(4) character (DIV2)
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and the Apostles, and the holy men and women in the old time (1 Pet. 3.5.) went to Heaven in, the way of sanctifying Gods Sabbaths, the way of frequenting publique Ordinances, the way of performing Family and Closet-duties, the way of reading the Scriptures, Meditation, Self-examination, &c. And for the Sacrament of the Lords Supper, she received it constantly,
and the Apostles, and the holy men and women in the old time (1 Pet. 3.5.) went to Heaven in, the Way of sanctifying God's Sabbaths, the Way of frequenting public Ordinances, the Way of performing Family and Closet-duties, the Way of reading the Scriptures, Meditation, Self-examination, etc. And for the Sacrament of the lords Supper, she received it constantly,
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as oft as it was administred in the Congregation whereof she was; never miss'd once.
as oft as it was administered in the Congregation whereof she was; never missed once.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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One that filled up her relations to the very utmost that it is almost possible to do.
One that filled up her relations to the very utmost that it is almost possible to do.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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One that did abound in love to God, to his Ways, Ordinances, Truths, People.
One that did abound in love to God, to his Ways, Ordinances, Truths, People.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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Hereby shall all men know that you are my Disciples, if you love one another, says Christ.Hereby shall all men know that you Are my Disciples, if you love one Another, Says christ.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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And this Evidence she had in visible Characters; wherever she saw Aliquod Christi, as Luther speaks, there her love was fixed;
And this Evidence she had in visible Characters; wherever she saw Aliquod Christ, as Luther speaks, there her love was fixed;
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(4) character (DIV2)
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were it in Rags, or Robes; poor, or rich, all one for that. All that were dear to God, were dear to her soul.
were it in Rags, or Robes; poor, or rich, all one for that. All that were dear to God, were dear to her soul.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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No wanderer from house to house, and idle squanderer away of her precious time, in complemental visits.
No wanderer from house to house, and idle squanderer away of her precious time, in complemental visits.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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Had learned to keep at home ; and that's the duty, the wisdom, the honor too of a woman.
Had learned to keep At home; and that's the duty, the Wisdom, the honour too of a woman.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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Sarah was found in her Tent still; and Jael in her Tent. Sarah was found in her Tent still; and Jael in her Tent.
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This I mention, Because she was much blamed by many for not going to Christenings and Burials, &c. as if she did it out of Pride and Self-conceitedness,
This I mention, Because she was much blamed by many for not going to Christenings and Burials, etc. as if she did it out of Pride and Self-conceitedness,
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(4) character (DIV2)
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and contempt and disdain of others, or out of a sullen retiredness and affected privacy; whereas she did it out of meer conscienciousness of her duty.
and contempt and disdain of Others, or out of a sullen retiredness and affected privacy; whereas she did it out of mere conscientiousness of her duty.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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And she had many reasons why she did it, as partly because her eldest daughter dying in Child-bed, she and her child both, about eight yeers since, she found that such meetings renewed upon her afresh the remembrance of that very great loss.
And she had many Reasons why she did it, as partly Because her eldest daughter dying in Childbed, she and her child both, about eight Years since, she found that such meetings renewed upon her afresh the remembrance of that very great loss.
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Partly because she saw so much gallantry and bravery in apparel, &c. at such meetings, as did not a little trouble her.
Partly Because she saw so much gallantry and bravery in apparel, etc. At such meetings, as did not a little trouble her.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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But especially because she saw it to be so much a waster of much precious time, which she knew how to make a better improvement of.
But especially Because she saw it to be so much a waster of much precious time, which she knew how to make a better improvement of.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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What shall I say? In a word, she was a pattern of Mortification; of Self-denyal; of contempt of the world;
What shall I say? In a word, she was a pattern of Mortification; of Self-denial; of contempt of the world;
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(4) character (DIV2)
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of strictness and holiness, and close walking with God, both in her general and particular calling, to all that were about her while she lived.
of strictness and holiness, and close walking with God, both in her general and particular calling, to all that were about her while she lived.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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And in the time of her sickness — so patient, so contented, so willing to be at Gods dispose either for life or death,
And in the time of her sickness — so patient, so contented, so willing to be At God's dispose either for life or death,
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(4) character (DIV2)
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so fearful lest there should be so much as in her heart, any the least risings against Gods dispensations;
so fearful lest there should be so much as in her heart, any the least risings against God's dispensations;
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(4) character (DIV2)
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so full of sweet, holy, heavenly instructions, exhortations, counsels to her husband, to her children, to her friends, her lips were like a Well of Life, feeding many,
so full of sweet, holy, heavenly instructions, exhortations, Counsels to her husband, to her children, to her Friends, her lips were like a Well of Life, feeding many,
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(4) character (DIV2)
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as Solomon speaks, dropping like a Hony-comb. I might enlarge.
as Solomon speaks, dropping like a Honeycomb. I might enlarge.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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But shall conclude all with that of our Saviour ( John 14.28.) when his disciples sate blubbering,
But shall conclude all with that of our Saviour (John 14.28.) when his Disciples sat blubbering,
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(4) character (DIV2)
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and weeping, and taking on, because he had told them he must now leave them in regard of his bodily presence and go to Heaven, go to his father, If you loved me (saith he) if you loved me, you would rejoyce,
and weeping, and taking on, Because he had told them he must now leave them in regard of his bodily presence and go to Heaven, go to his father, If you loved me (Says he) if you loved me, you would rejoice,
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(4) character (DIV2)
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because I go to the Father. Oh how well it were if you could do so! And do it!Because I go to the Father. O how well it were if you could do so! And do it!
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(4) character (DIV2)
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You say you loved her, shew it; and shew it in this way, shew it in rejoycing rather then in mourning.
You say you loved her, show it; and show it in this Way, show it in rejoicing rather then in mourning.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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506
In rejoycing in her gain, rather th•n in mourning in your own loss. Its true the loss is great.
In rejoicing in her gain, rather th•n in mourning in your own loss. Its true the loss is great.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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The Family, the City, the Nation, the whole World indeed has a loss: Good Men and good Women;
The Family, the city, the nation, the Whole World indeed has a loss: Good Men and good Women;
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(4) character (DIV2)
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such as have an interest in God, and a heart to improve that interest, as they are a publike good whilst they live,
such as have an Interest in God, and a heart to improve that Interest, as they Are a public good while they live,
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(4) character (DIV2)
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so their loss is a publike loss when they dye. And in that resp•ct you have cause to mourn.
so their loss is a public loss when they die. And in that resp•ct you have cause to mourn.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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But oth•rwise, in regard of her, no cause at all, but rather to rejoyce. For why? Though she is dead ▪ she is dead in the Lord.
But oth•rwise, in regard of her, no cause At all, but rather to rejoice. For why? Though she is dead ▪ she is dead in the Lord.
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(4) character (DIV2)
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And this blessed condition we have been speaking of all this while, it is undoubtedly her condition. FINIS.
And this blessed condition we have been speaking of all this while, it is undoubtedly her condition. FINIS.
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