or more agreeable to the dark Providence that we are under, then Sighs, and Cries, and Lamentations? how merciful was God to him, whom he hath taken to himself,
or more agreeable to the dark Providence that we Are under, then Sighs, and Cries, and Lamentations? how merciful was God to him, whom he hath taken to himself,
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And for my own part I shall take up David 's Lamentation over Jonathan, with David 's Affection 2. Sam. 1. 26. I am distressed for thee, my brother, very pleasant hast thou been unto me.
And for my own part I shall take up David is Lamentation over Johnathan, with David is Affection 2. Sam. 1. 26. I am distressed for thee, my brother, very pleasant hast thou been unto me.
But methinks I over-hear him, who being dead yet speaketh, calling upon us in our Saviours Words, Weep not for me. As for my own part, I have Rest for Labour, Joy for Sorrow, Peace for Trouble, Ease for Pain;
But methinks I overhear him, who being dead yet speaks, calling upon us in our Saviors Words, Weep not for me. As for my own part, I have Rest for Labour, Joy for Sorrow, Peace for Trouble, Ease for Pain;
Alass, it is not mine, but yours; And therefore turn the Stream into the right Channel, Weep not for me, but weep for your selves and for your children.
Alas, it is not mine, but yours; And Therefore turn the Stream into the right Channel, Weep not for me, but weep for your selves and for your children.
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These were our Saviours words sometimes, in which he puts a stop upon the sorrow & the tears of those, who wept too much even at the Death of Christ himself.
These were our Saviors words sometime, in which he puts a stop upon the sorrow & the tears of those, who wept too much even At the Death of christ himself.
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And hence it was that such a heap of people followed Christ, on whom the eyes of the whole Nation of the Jews were fixed though with different affections;
And hence it was that such a heap of people followed christ, on whom the eyes of the Whole nation of the jews were fixed though with different affections;
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Now in this Speech of Jesus Christ we have especially to be considered two things, a prohibition and a permission. In the first place we have the prohibition of our Saviour, in which he forbiddeth them to weep, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me.
Now in this Speech of jesus christ we have especially to be considered two things, a prohibition and a permission. In the First place we have the prohibition of our Saviour, in which he forbiddeth them to weep, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me.
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And yet you see he doth not cross himself neither, he doth not here command and forbid the same things in the same respect but in relation to a diverse object.
And yet you see he does not cross himself neither, he does not Here command and forbid the same things in the same respect but in Relation to a diverse Object.
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In relation to himself he forbiddeth them to weep, weep not for me. In relation to themselves, he alloweth them to weep, but weep for your Selves, and for your Children.
In Relation to himself he forbiddeth them to weep, weep not for me. In Relation to themselves, he alloweth them to weep, but weep for your Selves, and for your Children.
saith he, (while in a pang of holy pity and compassion, the tears come flowing down his cheeks) If thou badst known even thou at least in this thy day the things which belong unto thy peace,
Says he, (while in a pang of holy pity and compassion, the tears come flowing down his cheeks) If thou badst known even thou At least in this thy day the things which belong unto thy peace,
But for himself who willingly submitted to the death which he was leading to, and all the other circumstances of his passion who was beloved of him who had appointed and designed him to it, who was God as well as Man;
But for himself who willingly submitted to the death which he was leading to, and all the other Circumstances of his passion who was Beloved of him who had appointed and designed him to it, who was God as well as Man;
In the dayes of his flesh he offered up strong cries and tears to God, Heb. 5. 7. He wept for his beloved Lazarus, John 11. 35. And if we do the like on this occasion we have a great Example in our eye.
In the days of his Flesh he offered up strong cries and tears to God, Hebrew 5. 7. He wept for his Beloved Lazarus, John 11. 35. And if we do the like on this occasion we have a great Exampl in our eye.
Look up and down among the poor afflicted and distressed people of the Lord, & you shall find that tears have been as ordinary with them, as their daily food.
Look up and down among the poor afflicted and distressed people of the Lord, & you shall find that tears have been as ordinary with them, as their daily food.
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and it seems they had their fill of this Diet. This was the Legacy our Saviour left to his Disciples, ye shall weep, John 16. 20. It is observed of the Saints, they sow in tears, they go forth weeping, bearing precious Seed, Psalm 126. 5. Their time of sowing, is a time to weeping. They sow in showry weather, in a rainy time, the Seed they sow most commonly is steep'd in tears.
and it seems they had their fill of this Diet. This was the Legacy our Saviour left to his Disciples, you shall weep, John 16. 20. It is observed of the Saints, they sow in tears, they go forth weeping, bearing precious Seed, Psalm 126. 5. Their time of sowing, is a time to weeping. They sow in showry weather, in a rainy time, the Seed they sow most commonly is steeped in tears.
He wept so much that he was shrivled up to nothing like a bottle in the smoak, as his own expression is, Psal. 119. 83. You see then it is not unlawful, nor unfit sometimes to express our grief in tears.
He wept so much that he was shrivled up to nothing like a Bottle in the smoke, as his own expression is, Psalm 119. 83. You see then it is not unlawful, nor unfit sometime to express our grief in tears.
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You shall observe that those whom God appointed to be marked and singled out for preservation, in a common desolation, were such as sighed and cryed for the abominations of Jerusalem, Ezek. 9. 4. They did not only keep themselves from the abominations of the time and place on which the providence of God had cast them,
You shall observe that those whom God appointed to be marked and singled out for preservation, in a Common desolation, were such as sighed and cried for the abominations of Jerusalem, Ezekiel 9. 4. They did not only keep themselves from the abominations of the time and place on which the providence of God had cast them,
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while other men are sinning, be you mourning; While others are committing horrible abominations; be you lamenting and bewailing them, sighing and crying for those abominations.
while other men Are sinning, be you mourning; While Others Are committing horrible abominations; be you lamenting and bewailing them, sighing and crying for those abominations.
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So, Mary Magdalen had much forgiven her, and thereupon she loved much, and wept much. Yea she made a bath of tears, in which she washed the feet of Christ, Luke 7. 37. It is observed of the people of the Jews, that when they had surveyed their monstrous sins, they drew forth water (out of the Fountaines of their guilty eyes) and poured it before the Lord, 1 Sam. 7. 6. When once their hard and rockie hearts were smitten with remorse, they melted into tears.
So, Marry Magdalen had much forgiven her, and thereupon she loved much, and wept much. Yea she made a bath of tears, in which she washed the feet of christ, Lycia 7. 37. It is observed of the people of the jews, that when they had surveyed their monstrous Sins, they drew forth water (out of the Fountains of their guilty eyes) and poured it before the Lord, 1 Sam. 7. 6. When once their hard and rocky hearts were smitten with remorse, they melted into tears.
The Holy Ghost himself takes notice of it, as remarkable, in Nehemiah Chap. 1. 4. that when he heard of the distresses of his brethren, he sate down (as one astonied) and wept and mourned certa•n daies.
The Holy Ghost himself Takes notice of it, as remarkable, in Nehemiah Chap. 1. 4. that when he herd of the Distresses of his brothers, he sat down (as one astonished) and wept and mourned certa•n days.
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Ând Jeremiah cryeth out in such a case, Oh that my head were waters (nothing else) and mine eyes a fountain of tears, (both eyes one fountain) that I might weep day and night (without cessation) for the slain of the Daughters of my people.
Ând Jeremiah Cries out in such a case, O that my head were waters (nothing Else) and mine eyes a fountain of tears, (both eyes one fountain) that I might weep day and night (without cessation) for the slave of the Daughters of my people.
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and the Calves out of the stall, that we have chanted to the Viol and invented instruments of musick to our selves, that we drink Wine in bowls, but are not greived for the affliction of Joseph, Amos 6. 4, 5, 6. 2. And as when others are afflicted, so when we our selves are so, it is a proper time to weep.
and the Calves out of the stall, that we have chanted to the Violent and invented Instruments of music to our selves, that we drink Wine in bowls, but Are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph, Amos 6. 4, 5, 6. 2. And as when Others Are afflicted, so when we our selves Are so, it is a proper time to weep.
The poor distressed Church draws up a catologue of all her troubles, Lamentations 1. 12. &c and then concludeth at the 16. Verse, for these things I weep, mine eye, mine eye, runeth down with water.
The poor distressed Church draws up a catalogue of all her Troubles, Lamentations 1. 12. etc. and then Concludeth At the 16. Verse, for these things I weep, mine eye, mine eye, runeth down with water.
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Yea she complains that she had wept so much, that her eyes did faile with tears, Lam. 2. 11. I might give you other Scriptures, where you shall find them flowing abundantly on such occasions.
Yea she complains that she had wept so much, that her eyes did fail with tears, Lam. 2. 11. I might give you other Scriptures, where you shall find them flowing abundantly on such occasions.
I have smitten them and they have not greived, saith God of hardned Israel, Jer. 5. 3. It is not Patieuce but Stupidity, that he bewaileth there in that people.
I have smitten them and they have not grieved, Says God of hardened Israel, Jer. 5. 3. It is not Patieuce but Stupidity, that he bewaileth there in that people.
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3. And as it is a foolish, and a sinful thing, so it is a dangerous thing. There is a fearful woe denounced to such as laugh; for they shall mourn. The Lord will one day turn their vain and foolish mirth, to weeping and lamentation.
3. And as it is a foolish, and a sinful thing, so it is a dangerous thing. There is a fearful woe denounced to such as laugh; for they shall mourn. The Lord will one day turn their vain and foolish mirth, to weeping and lamentation.
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Use 3. And therefore in the third place, since there are times to grieve, and to express our grief in tears, let this be a Caveat to us not to look for too much joy in this world.
Use 3. And Therefore in the third place, since there Are times to grieve, and to express our grief in tears, let this be a Caveat to us not to look for too much joy in this world.
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Did they not know what they are, born to trouble, as the sparkes fly upward, so that they have a natural tendency to it? that they are wandring in a vale of tears; In which they must look out for many storms.
Did they not know what they Are, born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward, so that they have a natural tendency to it? that they Are wandering in a vale of tears; In which they must look out for many storms.
We see it by experierience, that the very men, who when they are upon a merry pin, are sensless and incapable of any good, they have such vain and foolish hearts:
We see it by experierience, that the very men, who when they Are upon a merry pin, Are senseless and incapable of any good, they have such vain and foolish hearts:
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2. And as the times of grief and tears prepare for grace, so they increase and further grace. Grace will spring and grow the more for such showers as these are.
2. And as the times of grief and tears prepare for grace, so they increase and further grace. Grace will spring and grow the more for such showers as these Are.
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And if you search the sacred Story, you will find the greatest Weepers to have been the greatest Saints. As David, Peter, yea, our Saviour Christ himself.
And if you search the sacred Story, you will find the greatest Weepers to have been the greatest Saints. As David, Peter, yea, our Saviour christ himself.
2. These times of grief and tears will end at last, and end in joy. You shall weep (saith Christ to his Apostles,) but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
2. These times of grief and tears will end At last, and end in joy. You shall weep (Says christ to his Apostles,) but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
There is no doubt no question to be made of that, and therefore it is bound with an Asseveration, which takes away all scruple from it, he shall doubtless come again with rejoycing, bringing his sheaves with him.
There is no doubt no question to be made of that, and Therefore it is bound with an Asseveration, which Takes away all scruple from it, he shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
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So it was among the Jews, as you may see Deut. 16. 13, 14. And therefore this is used in Scripture to express the greatest joy, Isa. 9. 3. They shall rejoyce before thee according to the joy of harvest.
So it was among the jews, as you may see Deuteronomy 16. 13, 14. And Therefore this is used in Scripture to express the greatest joy, Isaiah 9. 3. They shall rejoice before thee according to the joy of harvest.
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This short affliction which lasteth but a moment, shall end in everlasting and unmixed pleasures, 2 Cor. 4. 17. It worketh for us, a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory:
This short affliction which lasteth but a moment, shall end in everlasting and unmixed pleasures, 2 Cor. 4. 17. It works for us, a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory:
if the first fruits be so sweet, what will the Harvest be? If the earnest be so great, what will the Possession be? When we shall be filled and satisfied, with the delights that heaven yields to all eternity.
if the First fruits be so sweet, what will the Harvest be? If the earnest be so great, what will the Possession be? When we shall be filled and satisfied, with the delights that heaven yields to all eternity.
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and lies especially in two things either when we miss the right object, or transgress the just measure: when they are either ill placed, or ill proportioned: When we mistake in either of them,
and lies especially in two things either when we miss the right Object, or transgress the just measure: when they Are either ill placed, or ill proportioned: When we mistake in either of them,
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He sought Repentance, and sought it carefully with tears; as you may see, Heb. 12. 17. But what Repentance did he seek with tears? Alas he missed his mark, he sought not his own, but his Fathers Repentance; feign he would have his Father to Repent of his pouring out the blessing on his younger brother Jacob, and consequently to revoke it,
He sought Repentance, and sought it carefully with tears; as you may see, Hebrew 12. 17. But what Repentance did he seek with tears? Alas he missed his mark, he sought not his own, but his Father's Repentance; feign he would have his Father to repent of his pouring out the blessing on his younger brother Jacob, and consequently to revoke it,
But when he saw that was not to be done, and heard his Father say, I have blessed him, and he shall be blessed, he lifted up his voice and wept, Gen. 27. 38,
But when he saw that was not to be done, and herd his Father say, I have blessed him, and he shall be blessed, he lifted up his voice and wept, Gen. 27. 38,
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whereas he tells them plainly, It is expedient for you that I go away, John 16. 7. It is not only expedient for me, but it is expedient for you; so that here was no real cause of grief and sorrow.
whereas he tells them plainly, It is expedient for you that I go away, John 16. 7. It is not only expedient for me, but it is expedient for you; so that Here was no real cause of grief and sorrow.
Poor Mary was greatly at a loss in this particular, she stood beside the sepulcher of Christ weeping, John 20. 11. Why what's the matter? The Body of the Lord is gone.
Poor Marry was greatly At a loss in this particular, she stood beside the sepulcher of christ weeping, John 20. 11. Why what's the matter? The Body of the Lord is gone.
She should have wept over an unbelieving heart, (that doubted of the Resurrection of her Saviour) and not over an empty Grave, from which his Body was deliver'd;
She should have wept over an unbelieving heart, (that doubted of the Resurrection of her Saviour) and not over an empty Grave, from which his Body was Delivered;
God having loos'd the pains of Death, because it was not possible that he should he holden of it, Acts 2. 24. I might add other instances, but these may satisfie to clear the point;
God having loosed the pains of Death, Because it was not possible that he should he held of it, Acts 2. 24. I might add other instances, but these may satisfy to clear the point;
There is a principle in Nature which makes a man averse from penal evil, but there is none at all, that maketh him averse from sinful evil: So that a man needs nothing else but Nature to make him sensible of penal evils of Afflictions,
There is a principle in Nature which makes a man averse from penal evil, but there is none At all, that makes him averse from sinful evil: So that a man needs nothing Else but Nature to make him sensible of penal evils of Afflictions,
and so regardless of the other. Now these Affections follow apprehensions, as they always do; They are mistaken in their judgments, and so they misapply their passions:
and so regardless of the other. Now these Affections follow apprehensions, as they always do; They Are mistaken in their Judgments, and so they misapply their passion:
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They look upon their sins as small matters, but they amplifie their troubles and afflictions, as he in the Poet, I am ten times, twenty times, an hundred times miserable;
They look upon their Sins as small matters, but they amplify their Troubles and afflictions, as he in the Poet, I am ten times, twenty times, an hundred times miserable;
And therefore God comes in and interrupts them, why what's the matter with you, can you tell why you take on in this fashion? Why criest thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is inourable,
And Therefore God comes in and interrupts them, why what's the matter with you, can you tell why you take on in this fashion? Why Christ thou for thine affliction? thy sorrow is inourable,
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They think that temporal Judgments, are greater and heavier then spiritual Judgments: They take the bodily plague, to be worse then the plague of the heart: a famine of corn, then the famine of the word; and so they grieve more for the one, then for they other;
They think that temporal Judgments, Are greater and Heavier then spiritual Judgments: They take the bodily plague, to be Worse then the plague of the heart: a famine of corn, then the famine of the word; and so they grieve more for the one, then for they other;
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And by this means it comes to pass, that if we misplace our Love, we are in danger to misplace our sorrow: For we shall surely grieve for that most, which we love best,
And by this means it comes to pass, that if we misplace our Love, we Are in danger to misplace our sorrow: For we shall surely grieve for that most, which we love best,
and when they find a disappointment by the removall, or the chang of that which they have set their hearts too much upon, their grief is answerable to their love. Strong affections (especially when they miscarry in the object of them) do cast men into strong Afflictions.
and when they find a disappointment by the removal, or the change of that which they have Set their hearts too much upon, their grief is answerable to their love. Strong affections (especially when they miscarry in the Object of them) do cast men into strong Afflictions.
Oh how was David overcome with the death of Absalom! though yet indeed, the cutting of him off, was a great and signal mercy, to himself, and to his people.
O how was David overcome with the death of Absalom! though yet indeed, the cutting of him off, was a great and signal mercy, to himself, and to his people.
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And therefore Joab even rates him for it 2 Sam. 19. 5. and following verses. Saith he, Thou hast sham'd this day the faces of all thy servants who have sav'd thy life,
And Therefore Joab even rates him for it 2 Sam. 19. 5. and following Verses. Says he, Thou hast shamed this day the faces of all thy Servants who have saved thy life,
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But alas, he cannot hold till he come thither, but discharges at the stayrs as he is going up, 2 Sam. 18. 33. He wept as he went and said, O my Son Absalom, my Son, my Son Absalom, would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my Son, my Son. You see then both that, and, why, we are so ready to misplace our grief, and to misapply our sorrow.
But alas, he cannot hold till he come thither, but discharges At the stairs as he is going up, 2 Sam. 18. 33. He wept as he went and said, Oh my Son Absalom, my Son, my Son Absalom, would God I had died for thee, Oh Absalom, my Son, my Son. You see then both that, and, why, we Are so ready to misplace our grief, and to misapply our sorrow.
Use. The application of the point shall be for Caution, and Direction, both together; To watch our hearts against it, that so we lay not out our tears amiss:
Use. The application of the point shall be for Caution, and Direction, both together; To watch our hearts against it, that so we lay not out our tears amiss:
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and hindred in their sins, which is indeed a great mercy? Oh what floods of tears do some men pour out upon a petty slight occasion, at a trifling accident!
and hindered in their Sins, which is indeed a great mercy? O what floods of tears do Some men pour out upon a Petty slight occasion, At a trifling accident!
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How will they weep, and grieve, at any disappointment in their small affairs, any miscarriage in their business, any little petty loss, any unkindness from their friends,
How will they weep, and grieve, At any disappointment in their small affairs, any miscarriage in their business, any little Petty loss, any unkindness from their Friends,
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Why, my beloved, have ye not other manner of things then these to grieve for? what think you of your own sins, with all their bloody aggravations? what think you of the horrible Abominations, and woful desolations of the Land? and of all the wrath of God, that hath been lately manifested and reveal'd from Heaven against us, more wayes then I am able to express? I might be very large in shewing you particularly and distinctly, both what you should, and what you should not grieve for;
Why, my Beloved, have you not other manner of things then these to grieve for? what think you of your own Sins, with all their bloody aggravations? what think you of the horrible Abominations, and woeful desolations of the Land? and of all the wrath of God, that hath been lately manifested and revealed from Heaven against us, more ways then I am able to express? I might be very large in showing you particularly and distinctly, both what you should, and what you should not grieve for;
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But because the time spends, and I would not be prevented of that which I have principally in my eye, I shall pass over many other things that so I may apply my self to the occasion.
But Because the time spends, and I would not be prevented of that which I have principally in my eye, I shall pass over many other things that so I may apply my self to the occasion.
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My work shall be to guide you, and direct you (with our Saviour in the Text ) how to bestow these tears and how to spend this sorrow, that you may not weep in vain, I say to you as Christ doth to the Daughters of Jerusalem (with a little alteration) weeep not for him, whom the Lord hath taken from you,
My work shall be to guide you, and Direct you (with our Saviour in the Text) how to bestow these tears and how to spend this sorrow, that you may not weep in vain, I say to you as christ does to the Daughters of Jerusalem (with a little alteration) weeep not for him, whom the Lord hath taken from you,
Men of such hidden worth as he had in him, and of such publick use and service in the Church, should not be raked up in their Graves, without tears, and lamentations:
Men of such hidden worth as he had in him, and of such public use and service in the Church, should not be raked up in their Graves, without tears, and lamentations:
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Joash a wicked King wept for a good Prophet, and that with very great affection, 2 Kings 13. 14. He wept over his face and said, My Father, my Father the Chariots of Israel & the Horsmen thereof.
Joash a wicked King wept for a good Prophet, and that with very great affection, 2 Kings 13. 14. He wept over his face and said, My Father, my Father the Chariots of Israel & the Horsemen thereof.
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And if you mark the carriage of the Saints, when such as he (I mean our dear and worthy Brother) have been taken from them, it would warrant all the tears you have to spend on this occasion.
And if you mark the carriage of the Saints, when such as he (I mean our dear and worthy Brother) have been taken from them, it would warrant all the tears you have to spend on this occasion.
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How solemnly did Israel lament the death of Samuel, & made their grief as remarkable & publick as their loss, 1 Sam. 25. 1. It is observed of Stephen that he was carried by devout men to his burial with great lamentatiou, Acts. 8. 2. And God forbid that such an one as we have lost, should die away,
How solemnly did Israel lament the death of Samuel, & made their grief as remarkable & public as their loss, 1 Sam. 25. 1. It is observed of Stephen that he was carried by devout men to his burial with great lamentatiou, Acts. 8. 2. And God forbid that such an one as we have lost, should die away,
But tell me my Beloved, is he a loser any way? Nay, is he not an infinite gainer? Is not this best of all for him? Indeed to have continued in the flesh was better for you; as the Apostle states the case,
But tell me my beloved, is he a loser any Way? Nay, is he not an infinite gainer? Is not this best of all for him? Indeed to have continued in the Flesh was better for you; as the Apostle states the case,
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The Lord indeed hath taken him away in the midst of his daies, and in the midst of his Ministry. But is he gone to heaven too soon? too soon indeed for you, but not for him.
The Lord indeed hath taken him away in the midst of his days, and in the midst of his Ministry. But is he gone to heaven too soon? too soon indeed for you, but not for him.
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Is he got home to his Fathers house too soon? Is he with God and Christ and Angels and glorified Saints too soon? What, doth he wish that he were back again with you? Hath he his everlasting Rest too soon? His glorious recompence too soon? Brethren, he wrought apace you know,
Is he god home to his Father's house too soon? Is he with God and christ and Angels and glorified Saints too soon? What, does he wish that he were back again with you? Hath he his everlasting Rest too soon? His glorious recompense too soon? Brothers, he wrought apace you know,
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God hath remov'd his holy faithfull servant, not into a blind corner, but into a dark pit. The grave hath newly shut her mouth upon him, he is gone hence to be no more in this world:
God hath removed his holy faithful servant, not into a blind corner, but into a dark pit. The grave hath newly shut her Mouth upon him, he is gone hence to be no more in this world:
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and your Backsliding done? I know you lov'd him with a very high affection, and have made it to appear in many outward declarations to your great praise.
and your Backsliding done? I know you loved him with a very high affection, and have made it to appear in many outward declarations to your great praise.
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But have you all done this? Are there no secret Stitches at the hearts of any of you, upon this consideration? He spent his strength indeed among you, he wasted and consumed himself, that you might flourish.
But have you all done this? are there no secret Stitches At the hearts of any of you, upon this consideration? He spent his strength indeed among you, he wasted and consumed himself, that you might flourish.
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But tell me have there been answerable fruits among you, of holiness and obedience? when he fed you, have you prosper'd? he got a poor lean wither'd Body, that you might have fat Souls.
But tell me have there been answerable fruits among you, of holiness and Obedience? when he fed you, have you prospered? he god a poor lean withered Body, that you might have fat Souls.
even to his dying day? How hath your rich and fat pasture been cast away upon you? So that our Brother might have said (in reference to many) as the Prophet did, I have spent my strength in vain.
even to his dying day? How hath your rich and fat pasture been cast away upon you? So that our Brother might have said (in Referente to many) as the Prophet did, I have spent my strength in vain.
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When such as he are hous'd, what dreadful stormes may there be like to fall? Brethren, the holy Ministers of God, are the peoples life-guard, The Chariots of Israel and the Horsmen thereof, 2 Kings 13. 14. They are anointed Cherubs that Cover.
When such as he Are housed, what dreadful storms may there be like to fallen? Brothers, the holy Ministers of God, Are the peoples lifeguard, The Chariots of Israel and the Horsemen thereof, 2 Kings 13. 14. They Are anointed Cherubs that Cover.
A praying Minister (and such a one have you lost) one that bare you on his heart continually before the Lord, (as Aaron did the names of Israel on his Breast-plate) I say a praying Minister, is a protection to the people.
A praying Minister (and such a one have you lost) one that bore you on his heart continually before the Lord, (as Aaron did the names of Israel on his Breastplate) I say a praying Minister, is a protection to the people.
And this is not obscurely Intimated in that protestation of the Lord to Israel, concerning their approaching Desolation, Ezek. 14. 14. Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, they should deliver but their own souls.
And this is not obscurely Intimated in that protestation of the Lord to Israel, Concerning their approaching Desolation, Ezekiel 14. 14. Though these three men, Noah, daniel, and Job were in it, they should deliver but their own Souls.
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so he suggests withall, that if it had been feasible, these holy Prophets would have done it ( q. d. ) were those three men in Israel, they would put me to it hard,
so he suggests withal, that if it had been feasible, these holy prophets would have done it (q. worser.) were those three men in Israel, they would put me to it hard,
He said he would destroy them, had not his chosen Moses stood before him in the breach, to turn away his warth, Psalm 106. 23. Oh how did Moses stand against him,
He said he would destroy them, had not his chosen Moses stood before him in the breach, to turn away his warth, Psalm 106. 23. O how did Moses stand against him,
So that the Lord intreats and flatters with him to let him alone, Exodus 32. 10. While such as Moses are Intercessors for a people, God forbears, he holds his hands, and restrains his indignation;
So that the Lord intreats and flatters with him to let him alone, Exodus 32. 10. While such as Moses Are Intercessors for a people, God forbears, he holds his hands, and restrains his Indignation;
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For you have lost one Intercessor, if any breach should happen between God and you. Yea you have lost your Covering, if a storm of wrath should fall.
For you have lost one Intercessor, if any breach should happen between God and you. Yea you have lost your Covering, if a storm of wrath should fallen.
So that it may be said of you, as it was once of Israel when Moses was away, that you are naked; And what, are you in Laodicea 's case indeed? do you not know that you are naked? Are you naked and are you not afraid? Are you naked and not ashamed? This would become a state of Innocence indeed;
So that it may be said of you, as it was once of Israel when Moses was away, that you Are naked; And what, Are you in Laodicea is case indeed? do you not know that you Are naked? are you naked and Are you not afraid? are you naked and not ashamed? This would become a state of Innocence indeed;
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in which it was observed of Adam and his Wife, that they were both naked, and were not ashamed, Genesis 2. 5. But will it suit with such a state of sin and danger,
in which it was observed of Adam and his Wife, that they were both naked, and were not ashamed, Genesis 2. 5. But will it suit with such a state of since and danger,
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Weep for your children. Weep not for me, saith Christ, but weep for your selves, and for your children. And why for them? Because their children were to bear a share,
Weep for your children. Weep not for me, Says christ, but weep for your selves, and for your children. And why for them? Because their children were to bear a share,
and suffer with them in the wrath that was about to come upon them, as you may see Luke 19. 43. For the daies shall come upon thee (saith our Saviour) that thine enemies shall cast a Trench about thee,
and suffer with them in the wrath that was about to come upon them, as you may see Lycia 19. 43. For the days shall come upon thee (Says our Saviour) that thine enemies shall cast a Trench about thee,
It was his very last design (as he was alwaies full of holy projects) to take some Course, that children might be more generally Principled in the grounds and Fundamentals of Religion then they are.
It was his very last Design (as he was always full of holy projects) to take Some Course, that children might be more generally Principled in the grounds and Fundamentals of Religion then they Are.
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And I am very well assured, that many of your children, have such Liquor poured into them by his means, that they will relish of it as long as they have a day to live,
And I am very well assured, that many of your children, have such Liquour poured into them by his means, that they will relish of it as long as they have a day to live,
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I have but one word to add, and it is that of the Apostle Hebrews 13. Remember him that had sometimes the Rule over you, who hath spoken to you the word of the Lord, whose faith follow, considering the end of his conversation.
I have but one word to add, and it is that of the Apostle Hebrews 13. remember him that had sometime the Rule over you, who hath spoken to you the word of the Lord, whose faith follow, considering the end of his Conversation.
Remember him, to follow him in all that was exemplary in him, whether concerning Faith, or Life, that walking in the holy way that he did, you may at last come to the happy end and place where he is. FINIS.
remember him, to follow him in all that was exemplary in him, whither Concerning Faith, or Life, that walking in the holy Way that he did, you may At last come to the happy end and place where he is. FINIS.
