Early religion, or, The way for a young man to remember his Creator proposed in a sermon preach'd upon the death of Mr. Robert Linager, a young gentleman, who left this world, Octob. 26, 1682, with an account of some passages of his life and death / by T. Rogers.
VVHEN we seriously consider the miserable and uncertain State of Men since the Fall of Adam, how many wide Breaches the Transgression of our first Parents has made, both for spiritual and eternal Dangers to enter in upon us,
WHEN we seriously Consider the miserable and uncertain State of Men since the Fallen of Adam, how many wide Breaches the Transgression of our First Parents has made, both for spiritual and Eternal Dangers to enter in upon us,
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and are forgetful of their God, and the deplorable Condition of their own Souls. Secure they are, though they have in their Bodies the Seeds of innumerable Distempers;
and Are forgetful of their God, and the deplorable Condition of their own Souls. Secure they Are, though they have in their Bodies the Seeds of innumerable Distempers;
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one whereof, when it shall be conceived and brought forth, will destroy its own Parent: They remember not, that the Clock that is now wound up, and performs its regular,
one whereof, when it shall be conceived and brought forth, will destroy its own Parent: They Remember not, that the Clock that is now wound up, and performs its regular,
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Happy were the Persons that might put a stop to them in their mad Career, or awaken them to serious Apprehensions of their real Interest, before the hour of Darkness, and the day of Death.
Happy were the Persons that might put a stop to them in their mad Career, or awaken them to serious Apprehensions of their real Interest, before the hour of Darkness, and the day of Death.
It hath pleased God, in whose disposal are the Lives of Men, by the taking away of one young Man lately from the World, in his fresh and tender Age, to give me this occasion, (at the desire of his Acquaintance) to speak to others of the things that immediately concern their eternal State;
It hath pleased God, in whose disposal Are the Lives of Men, by the taking away of one young Man lately from the World, in his fresh and tender Age, to give me this occasion, (At the desire of his Acquaintance) to speak to Others of the things that immediately concern their Eternal State;
that after a long Experience of all that had but a shew of Pleasure, or was accounted worthy to be loved by the Sons of Men, reap'd nothing but Vexation,
that After a long Experience of all that had but a show of Pleasure, or was accounted worthy to be loved by the Sons of Men, reaped nothing but Vexation,
i.e. to enjoy a prosperous, unafflicted State, and all that our Hearts can well desire: Yet he tells us, that, though we live many Years, and rejoyce in them all;
i.e. to enjoy a prosperous, unafflicted State, and all that our Hearts can well desire: Yet he tells us, that, though we live many years, and rejoice in them all;
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And the Preacher concludes his Sermon of the Unsatisfactoriness and Vanity of all sensual, transitory Things, with this serious Application, Remember thy Creator now in the days of thy Youth, &c.
And the Preacher concludes his Sermon of the Unsatisfactoriness and Vanity of all sensual, transitory Things, with this serious Application, remember thy Creator now in the days of thy Youth, etc.
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What is meant by the Remembrance of our Creator. II. Why we are engaged to this. III. What should move us to do it in our early Days. IV. What Rules we must observe, that we may attain this early Remembrance. V. What will be the good Consequences that will accompany the Practice of so great a Duty.
What is meant by the Remembrance of our Creator. II Why we Are engaged to this. III. What should move us to do it in our early Days. IV. What Rules we must observe, that we may attain this early Remembrance. V. What will be the good Consequences that will accompany the Practice of so great a Duty.
whereas, to forget him, is to be wicked, and to bear the stamp of Hell. Psal. 9.17. II. The second thing in order, is to shew what Engagements we are under to remember our Creator.
whereas, to forget him, is to be wicked, and to bear the stamp of Hell. Psalm 9.17. II The second thing in order, is to show what Engagements we Are under to Remember our Creator.
and when we see that they exceed all the best Essays of Art, conclude, they were drawn there by the Finger of the Lord, who is upon this account worthy to be remembred.
and when we see that they exceed all the best Essays of Art, conclude, they were drawn there by the Finger of the Lord, who is upon this account worthy to be remembered.
Our Creator has endowed us with a sprightly Vigor, and a Power of moving beyond all sensible exteriour Things, that we may pass these by as too inglorious and mean for our Consideration,
Our Creator has endowed us with a sprightly Vigor, and a Power of moving beyond all sensible exterior Things, that we may pass these by as too inglorious and mean for our Consideration,
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and that when we see the World even in its best Cloaths and Furniture, in all its Pomp and Splendor unable fully to content our Thoughts, we may with a generous Disdain, act like the Spectators of a better Place;
and that when we see the World even in its best Clothes and Furniture, in all its Pomp and Splendour unable Fully to content our Thoughts, we may with a generous Disdain, act like the Spectators of a better Place;
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and soar as on Eagles Wings from these low Regions of Unquietness and Fear, to the Seat of that one solid and eternal Good, who can alone satisfy the boundless Desires of the Soul,
and soar as on Eagles Wings from these low Regions of Unquietness and fear, to the Seat of that one solid and Eternal Good, who can alone satisfy the boundless Desires of the Soul,
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but to be the humble Spectators of our Maker's Wisdom, and to yield him Praise? and that while we see the World enriched with so many wonders of the divine Power and Goodness, we may contemplate,
but to be the humble Spectators of our Maker's Wisdom, and to yield him Praise? and that while we see the World enriched with so many wonders of the divine Power and goodness, we may contemplate,
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and adore the Creator of it? Our heaven-born Spirits are design'd for a nobler Work than to gaze upon the small glimmering Appearances of Good and Pleasure here below;
and adore the Creator of it? Our Heavenborn Spirits Are designed for a Nobler Work than to gaze upon the small glimmering Appearances of Good and Pleasure Here below;
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we ought to fix our whole Aim on him that is unchangeable, on him that is the Father of our Spirits, that when the diseased, crazy World shall give up the Ghost, will inspire them with Life and Health, that will cloath them in new Robes when the Fashion of these present things shall pass away;
we ought to fix our Whole Aim on him that is unchangeable, on him that is the Father of our Spirits, that when the diseased, crazy World shall give up the Ghost, will inspire them with Life and Health, that will cloth them in new Robes when the Fashion of these present things shall pass away;
Besides this, the very Frame of our earthly Dwelling, which is so well fitted for all the noble Uses and Operations of the Soul, should engage us to remember that wise Builder, that has in fair and legible Characters, set his own great Name upon it;
Beside this, the very Frame of our earthly Dwelling, which is so well fitted for all the noble Uses and Operations of the Soul, should engage us to Remember that wise Builder, that has in fair and legible Characters, Set his own great Name upon it;
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This was the Employment of the Royal Prophet (of all others most devout) when he considered, that he was fearfully made, he breaths out the Desires of an Heart enflamed with sincere, Love;
This was the Employment of the Royal Prophet (of all Others most devout) when he considered, that he was fearfully made, he breathes out the Desires of an Heart inflamed with sincere, Love;
As soon as ever Sleep left his Eyes, they were lifted up to Heaven, and his Breast was filled with new Meditations of the great Wisdom, and the Power of God.
As soon as ever Sleep left his Eyes, they were lifted up to Heaven, and his Breast was filled with new Meditations of the great Wisdom, and the Power of God.
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and is it not fit we should remember so great a Benefactor, so kind a Friend? He is our Landlord, we his Tenants, that hold all that we have on his Grant:
and is it not fit we should Remember so great a Benefactor, so kind a Friend? He is our Landlord, we his Tenants, that hold all that we have on his Grant:
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and shall we not acknowledg his Dominion and Soveraignty, and pay him with delight this small and easy Tribute? His Love to us surpasses the Love of Men or Women.
and shall we not acknowledge his Dominion and Sovereignty, and pay him with delight this small and easy Tribute? His Love to us Surpasses the Love of Men or Women.
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He bears our Affronts with Patience, he tries us yet longer, whilst we (ingrateful Cratures!) can find in our Hearts to put off our best Friend only with good Words, with fair Promises and vain Delays.
He bears our Affronts with Patience, he tries us yet longer, while we (ingrateful Creatures!) can find in our Hearts to put off our best Friend only with good Words, with fair Promises and vain Delays.
nay, the Day and the Night, and the several Seasons of the Year utter their Voice, and early and late call upon us to remember God. The Language of all our Mercies is this, that our Creator,
nay, the Day and the Night, and the several Seasons of the Year utter their Voice, and early and late call upon us to Remember God. The Language of all our mercies is this, that our Creator,
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and is much more by his favourable Influences to every one of us, than the Sun is to the World? He that has been long sick will remember the Physician, by whose Skill,
and is much more by his favourable Influences to every one of us, than the Sun is to the World? He that has been long sick will Remember the physician, by whose Skill,
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And shall not we then remember our Creator? who when we were fallen among Thieves and Robbers among the savage Inhabitants of the miserable Place, who had left us,
And shall not we then Remember our Creator? who when we were fallen among Thieves and Robbers among the savage Inhabitants of the miserable Place, who had left us,
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and when we deserved to dy? III. The third General to be spoken of, is, to shew what necessity there is that we should remember our Creator now in the days of our Youth.
and when we deserved to die? III. The third General to be spoken of, is, to show what necessity there is that we should Remember our Creator now in the days of our Youth.
There be many Young Men that are now past all help, and have set in Darkness, that might have been shining among the Stars above, had they not been over-perswaded by the Devil, to neglect their God, through the hopes of a long and easie Life;
There be many Young Men that Are now passed all help, and have Set in Darkness, that might have been shining among the Stars above, had they not been over-persuaded by the devil, to neglect their God, through the hope's of a long and easy Life;
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but we that are forbidden to pry into the Arcana's of his secret Counsels, know not when that Statute, that was made because of our Sin, shall be put in Execution,
but we that Are forbidden to pry into the Arcana's of his secret Counsels, know not when that Statute, that was made Because of our since, shall be put in Execution,
when we thought to have wrought out our Salvation with fear and trembling? 'Tis fit our Eyes should now be fixt on our Creator; for we know not how soon these Windows will be shut in,
when we Thought to have wrought out our Salvation with Fear and trembling? It's fit our Eyes should now be fixed on our Creator; for we know not how soon these Windows will be shut in,
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So has many a Ship sail'd with a prosperous and favourable Gale (the Mariners rejoycing) till it immediately split upon a Rock, and was dash'd in pieces.
So has many a Ship sailed with a prosperous and favourable Gale (the Mariners rejoicing) till it immediately split upon a Rock, and was dashed in Pieces.
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and a more formidable Power? Have we not long enough already slighted the just and equitable Laws of God? or shall we in despite of all his Warnings, the Motions of his Holy Spirit,
and a more formidable Power? Have we not long enough already slighted the just and equitable Laws of God? or shall we in despite of all his Warnings, the Motions of his Holy Spirit,
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and the Checks of our own Consciences still be rebellious, and do the same? They that begin soonest are but hardly saved; and do we think to accomplish our Journey well,
and the Checks of our own Consciences still be rebellious, and do the same? They that begin soonest Are but hardly saved; and do we think to accomplish our Journey well,
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than to stay till it grow to a mighty Flame, and scorn all the Methods we can use to quench it? Is it not better to seek an Antidote against that Poyson, which we have imbibed,
than to stay till it grow to a mighty Flame, and scorn all the Methods we can use to quench it? Is it not better to seek an Antidote against that Poison, which we have imbibed,
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and our Case will admit of no Remedy? Is it prudent or safe, not to endeavour to act our part well till we are just going off the Stage? not to think of walking in the ways of God, till we are taking our last Step,
and our Case will admit of no Remedy? Is it prudent or safe, not to endeavour to act our part well till we Are just going off the Stage? not to think of walking in the ways of God, till we Are taking our last Step,
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when we have by our Carelessness let the Summer Season pass away? Do we think when our Eyes are blind with Age, that we cannot find our way from home without a Guide, that we shall be able in the midst of Darkness to find our way to Glory? Or that when our Hands will be seized with a trembling Palsy, that we can lay hold on Eternal Life? What Benefit shall we have by the Manna that comes down from Heaven,
when we have by our Carelessness let the Summer Season pass away? Do we think when our Eyes Are blind with Age, that we cannot find our Way from home without a Guide, that we shall be able in the midst of Darkness to find our Way to Glory? Or that when our Hands will be seized with a trembling Palsy, that we can lay hold on Eternal Life? What Benefit shall we have by the Manna that comes down from Heaven,
or to fetch a Groan, when the Clouds return after the Rain, and when one Trouble is hardly gone till a worse come? Can we draw Water out of the Wells of Salvation,
or to fetch a Groan, when the Clouds return After the Rain, and when one Trouble is hardly gone till a Worse come? Can we draw Water out of the Wells of Salvation,
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when we shall be tedious to others, and weary of our selves, and have no pleasure in the Years of our Life? Or, can we believe that when we have been all our days crippled with Sin, he will for our Cure work Miracles;
when we shall be tedious to Others, and weary of our selves, and have no pleasure in the years of our Life? Or, can we believe that when we have been all our days crippled with since, he will for our Cure work Miracles;
and which like the Field of the Sluggard, will be all grown over with Thornes, because we did not through the fear of some little Trouble, in the proper Season, throw Seed upon it? Few arrive in old Age to be famous Artists or good Scholars, that did not begin to learn,
and which like the Field of the Sluggard, will be all grown over with Thorns, Because we did not through the Fear of Some little Trouble, in the proper Season, throw Seed upon it? Few arrive in old Age to be famous Artists or good Scholars, that did not begin to Learn,
and remember God, when it may be we shall forget one day the Actions and Passages of the former? If we stourish not in his Courts now, we cannot hope to bring forth Fruit in old Age;
and Remember God, when it may be we shall forget one day the Actions and Passages of the former? If we stourish not in his Courts now, we cannot hope to bring forth Fruit in old Age;
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the maimed, and the sick, our feeble languishing Desires, when we should have devoted to his Service the first-born of our Thoughts? Will he accept the small Remainders and Gleanings of the Vintage,
the maimed, and the sick, our feeble languishing Desires, when we should have devoted to his Service the firstborn of our Thoughts? Will he accept the small Remainders and Gleanings of the Vintage,
when we have offered our first Fruits, our best and early days to the Flesh, the Devil and the World? Would that Person meet with a pleasing Entertainment, who after he had long fought in the Army of a Rebel, should come at last to lay himself at the the Feet of his own Prince,
when we have offered our First Fruits, our best and early days to the Flesh, the devil and the World? Would that Person meet with a pleasing Entertainment, who After he had long fought in the Army of a Rebel, should come At last to lay himself At thee the Feet of his own Prince,
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Let us think of our Creator now, lest we mourn at last when our Flesh and Bodies are consumed, Prov. 5.11, 12, 13. and say how we have hated Instruction,
Let us think of our Creator now, lest we mourn At last when our Flesh and Bodies Are consumed, Curae 5.11, 12, 13. and say how we have hated Instruction,
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and our Heart despised Reproof, and have not obeyed the voice of our Teachers, nor inclin'd our Ear to them that instructed us? If we sin away the days of our Youth, in old Age God will disregard our Cries;
and our Heart despised Reproof, and have not obeyed the voice of our Teachers, nor inclined our Ear to them that instructed us? If we sin away the days of our Youth, in old Age God will disregard our Cries;
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If like Esau, we hunt all the days of our Strength after Pleasure, when we come home at Night, that is, arrive to old Age, we shall be deprived of all our Hopes,
If like Esau, we hunt all the days of our Strength After Pleasure, when we come home At Night, that is, arrive to old Age, we shall be deprived of all our Hope's,
for those that served their God first, though they were yonger than we, will carry away the Blessing which is not to be recovered, for though we seek it as he did carefully with Tears;
for those that served their God First, though they were younger than we, will carry away the Blessing which is not to be recovered, for though we seek it as he did carefully with Tears;
IV. The fourth General is, to shew what Rules are to be observed, that we may remember our Creator in the Days of our Youth; and they are these following. First;
IV. The fourth General is, to show what Rules Are to be observed, that we may Remember our Creator in the Days of our Youth; and they Are these following. First;
so is the Case of those young Men that are too much intent on worldly Pleasures, they are buried alive, the Body (as the Platonist speaks) is made the portable Sepulchre of the Soul,
so is the Case of those young Men that Are too much intent on worldly Pleasures, they Are buried alive, the Body (as the Platonist speaks) is made the portable Sepulchre of the Soul,
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and then, instead of remembring their Creator, curse him in their Hearts, as Job feared his Children would do, when they feasted in their Houses every one his day;
and then, instead of remembering their Creator, curse him in their Hearts, as Job feared his Children would do, when they feasted in their Houses every one his day;
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and not only so, but having over-charged themselves, they vomit up their Reproaches against the holy Religion of our Saviour, and his blessed Precepts:
and not only so, but having overcharged themselves, they vomit up their Reproaches against the holy Religion of our Saviour, and his blessed Precepts:
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nor is it to to be wondred at, that they are also forgetful of their God, who it may be spend more time in reading of Plays, and Romantick Histories, and the Adventures of feigned Heroes, than in reading of the Bible, that would teach them to remember God,
nor is it to to be wondered At, that they Are also forgetful of their God, who it may be spend more time in reading of Plays, and Romantic Histories, and the Adventures of feigned Heroes, than in reading of the bible, that would teach them to Remember God,
and inspire them with none but lawful Passions, such as have reigned in the Breasts of those worthies, who have endured all imaginable Dangers, with a valour more than human,
and inspire them with none but lawful Passion, such as have reigned in the Breasts of those worthies, who have endured all imaginable Dangers, with a valour more than human,
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tho, when duly limited, an agreeable, chearful Conversation, and an upright Heart before God are things greatly necessary for the Comfort of Life, and the Honour of Religion.
though, when duly limited, an agreeable, cheerful Conversation, and an upright Heart before God Are things greatly necessary for the Comfort of Life, and the Honour of Religion.
and while they strive to cloath their less valuable part in a genteel splendid Habit, have their poor unregarded Souls full of Ulcers and Putrefaction, and void of Grace.
and while they strive to cloth their less valuable part in a genteel splendid Habit, have their poor unregarded Souls full of Ulcers and Putrefaction, and void of Grace.
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and 'tis no wonder if he who has forgot himself, forget his God, or that he, who is not Master of his own Thonghts, have not the sense of his Creator there.
and it's no wonder if he who has forgotten himself, forget his God, or that he, who is not Master of his own Thoughts, have not the sense of his Creator there.
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The Philosophers (as one observes) To separate the Mind from things sensual, devised Mathematical Contemplations, whereby the Souls of Men might shake off their Dependency on Sense,
The Philosophers (as one observes) To separate the Mind from things sensual, devised Mathematical Contemplations, whereby the Souls of Men might shake off their Dependency on Sense,
So should we learn to separate our Affections from what is present, and to let them frequently take their Flight to the Heaven above, the Throne of God;
So should we Learn to separate our Affections from what is present, and to let them frequently take their Flight to the Heaven above, the Throne of God;
when they must ere long exchange their fine Cloaths for a winding Sheet, and when they are nailed up in their Coffins, what better will they be for all their gorgeous Apparel,
when they must ere long exchange their fine Clothes for a winding Sheet, and when they Are nailed up in their Coffins, what better will they be for all their gorgeous Apparel,
and my worldly Business, that I had none left to remember thee, or to think of the true State of my own Soul? Or rather, will not the Soul of such an one hereafter be amaz'd,
and my worldly Business, that I had none left to Remember thee, or to think of the true State of my own Soul? Or rather, will not the Soul of such an one hereafter be amazed,
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when being cloathed with the Garments of Heaviness, he shall be forc'd to cry out after this or the like manner? Oh that the many Days I spent in Vanity, I had laid out to prepare my Soul,
when being clothed with the Garments of Heaviness, he shall be forced to cry out After this or the like manner? O that the many Days I spent in Vanity, I had laid out to prepare my Soul,
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Oh that the Discourse I made so often about my worldly Pleasures, about new Modes and Fashions, I had made of God and Heaven, I should not then have seen those horrid Objects of Terror,
O that the Discourse I made so often about my worldly Pleasures, about new Modes and Fashions, I had made of God and Heaven, I should not then have seen those horrid Objects of Terror,
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or in a contagious Air, and will you hazard the Welfare of your better part among those, who are leprous all over, and whose Throat is an open Sepulchre;
or in a contagious Air, and will you hazard the Welfare of your better part among those, who Are leprous all over, and whose Throat is an open Sepulchre;
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who if you be a Picture will deface it, if you be a Glass they will spoil it with their tainted Breath? Do you expect to have a serious Remembrance of your Creator, if you converse with such as sit in the Chair of Scorners, and deride Religion,
who if you be a Picture will deface it, if you be a Glass they will spoil it with their tainted Breath? Do you expect to have a serious Remembrance of your Creator, if you converse with such as fit in the Chair of Scorner's, and deride Religion,
tho their Scoffs against it are to be accounted as ridiculous as it would be in a blind Man that knows not the Comfort and Benefit of Light to rail against the Sun? would it not be disingenious and base for a Man to quarrel at the Light by which he sees,
though their Scoffs against it Are to be accounted as ridiculous as it would be in a blind Man that knows not the Comfort and Benefit of Light to rail against the Sun? would it not be disingenuous and base for a Man to quarrel At the Light by which he sees,
or at the Air in which he breaths, and shall we not account them unworthy of our Friendship, that speak against God, that God that made them, and in whom they live, and move,
or At the Air in which he breathes, and shall we not account them unworthy of our Friendship, that speak against God, that God that made them, and in whom they live, and move,
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and we should be as careful to avoid it, as we would a place where we certainly knew there was a Mine sprung and a Match lighted to fire the Train, and blow us up:
and we should be as careful to avoid it, as we would a place where we Certainly knew there was a Mine sprung and a Match lighted to fire the Train, and blow us up:
'Tis there the Devil lies in wait for Youth, and because he knows, that Age is much affected with Credit and Reputation, he endeavours to cloath those Sins in a genteel, Fashionable Dress, which would be frightful did they appear in their own ugly Shape;
It's there the devil lies in wait for Youth, and Because he knows, that Age is much affected with Credit and Reputation, he endeavours to cloth those Sins in a genteel, Fashionable Dress, which would be frightful did they appear in their own ugly Shape;
How many poor Young Men have in such Company lost their Innocence, and have had their Souls diseased and benumed not sensible of their ill State till a Dart struck through their Liver, which none could pull out again? How many have by this means been nipt in the Bud,
How many poor Young Men have in such Company lost their Innocence, and have had their Souls diseased and benumbed not sensible of their ill State till a Dart struck through their Liver, which none could pull out again? How many have by this means been nipped in the Bud,
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and well-disposed, by associating with careless, profane Livers, have lost their former Tenderness, their fear of Sin, their sense of God? How many ingenious Tempers have been depraved by this one great Stratagem,
and well-disposed, by associating with careless, profane Livers, have lost their former Tenderness, their Fear of since, their sense of God? How many ingenious Tempers have been depraved by this one great Stratagem,
and with the Tools he put into their Hands they built the Kingdom of the Devil? and as it would be but a poor Commendation of a Man to say, He very ingeniously made himself away,
and with the Tools he put into their Hands they built the Kingdom of the devil? and as it would be but a poor Commendation of a Man to say, He very ingeniously made himself away,
How many by the ill Example of their Companions, have cast off the Respect they once paid to their great Master, and have learn'd to eat and drink with the Drunken, and to smite him and his Servants too, with their violent and bitter Tongues? They have been perswaded to look upon their once dear and sweet Religion, as a tedious, melancholy thing.
How many by the ill Exampl of their Sodales, have cast off the Respect they once paid to their great Master, and have learned to eat and drink with the Drunken, and to smite him and his Servants too, with their violent and bitter Tongues? They have been persuaded to look upon their once dear and sweet Religion, as a tedious, melancholy thing.
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How many sober Parents have to the Grief of their Hearts, seen by this means, the Children of their Hopes, the Children of their Prayers, tainted with Vice and Wickedness? they have seen the Children they once instructed, led away with Error;
How many Sobrium Parents have to the Grief of their Hearts, seen by this means, the Children of their Hope's, the Children of their Prayers, tainted with Vice and Wickedness? they have seen the Children they once instructed, led away with Error;
and, what Comfort will they, that now scoff at all that is grave and serious, have hereafter, when those Tongues that are set on Fire of Hell, shall be cursing in those Flames,
and, what Comfort will they, that now scoff At all that is grave and serious, have hereafter, when those Tongues that Are Set on Fire of Hell, shall be cursing in those Flames,
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with what hideous Cries will they then lament their early Follies, and upbraid one another? Had it not been for thee, cruel Creature (will one say to his miserable Companion) I had not fallen into this helpless, irrecoverable State;
with what hideous Cries will they then lament their early Follies, and upbraid one Another? Had it not been for thee, cruel Creature (will one say to his miserable Companion) I had not fallen into this helpless, irrecoverable State;
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had it not been for thee, I that am now pale with Hunger, and faint with Thirst, might have drank of that River, the Streams whereof make glad the City of God;
had it not been for thee, I that am now pale with Hunger, and faint with Thirst, might have drank of that River, the Streams whereof make glad the city of God;
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and have been feasting with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all holy Souls, at the Supper of the Lamb. Had it not been for thee, instead of being confin'd to these Chains,
and have been feasting with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all holy Souls, At the Supper of the Lamb. Had it not been for thee, instead of being confined to these Chains,
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Another Rule to be observ'd by those that would now remember their Creator in the days of their Youth, is to accustom themselves to frequent Retirement, and Solitude.
another Rule to be observed by those that would now Remember their Creator in the days of their Youth, is to accustom themselves to frequent Retirement, and Solitude.
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Most of that Irreligion and Contempt of God that is in the Minds of Young People, arises from the Neglect of the many convenient Seasons, which they might improve to self-examination.
Most of that Irreligion and Contempt of God that is in the Minds of Young People, arises from the Neglect of the many convenient Seasons, which they might improve to self-examination.
they run upon the score, and so long spend their Substance, till like ill Tradesmen they are unwilling to cast up their Books, to make up their Accounts,
they run upon the score, and so long spend their Substance, till like ill Tradesmen they Are unwilling to cast up their Books, to make up their Accounts,
Have we time to spend among our Acquaintance and our Friends, and have we none for God, that is our best Friend? Can we take delight in the Company of others,
Have we time to spend among our Acquaintance and our Friends, and have we none for God, that is our best Friend? Can we take delight in the Company of Others,
and the glorious Saints, and the whole Society of sincere Worshippers in the Church on Earth daily rejoyce? Can we be solicitous what to eat and drink, and what to put on;
and the glorious Saints, and the Whole Society of sincere Worshippers in the Church on Earth daily rejoice? Can we be solicitous what to eat and drink, and what to put on;
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how we may please our Creator, grow in Grace, and avoid the Wrath to come? We should when we awake, take the Wings of the Morning and fly up to Heaven,
how we may please our Creator, grow in Grace, and avoid the Wrath to come? We should when we awake, take the Wings of the Morning and fly up to Heaven,
but let thy Bowels yearn over a poor Prodigal, that now sees his Error, and is resolv'd by thy Assistance, not to run away from his Duty, nor to sin again.
but let thy Bowels yearn over a poor Prodigal, that now sees his Error, and is resolved by thy Assistance, not to run away from his Duty, nor to sin again.
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O God, my God, early will I seek thee, Psal 63.1. my Soul thirsteth for thee, my Flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty Land, where no Water is.
Oh God, my God, early will I seek thee, Psalm 63.1. my Soul Thirsteth for thee, my Flesh Longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty Land, where no Water is.
And here I now promise, as in thy Presence, and as I ever hope to hear a welcome Sentence in the day of Christ, that I will not any more be led away with ill Examples,
And Here I now promise, as in thy Presence, and as I ever hope to hear a welcome Sentence in the day of christ, that I will not any more be led away with ill Examples,
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We have all great reason to think of him, and to celebrate his Praise, who as the Royal Prophet speaks, has caus'd his wonderful Works to be remembred.
We have all great reason to think of him, and to celebrate his Praise, who as the Royal Prophet speaks, has caused his wondered Works to be remembered.
And we of this Nation are more peculiarly engaged thankfully to commemorate the Miracles of his Mercy, which appeared in the great Deliverance that he gave to our Fore-Fathers as on this day;
And we of this nation Are more peculiarly engaged thankfully to commemorate the Miracles of his Mercy, which appeared in the great Deliverance that he gave to our Fore-Fathers as on this day;
but swarms of Locusts from the bottomless Pit, nothing but Flies and Serpents, and all the Plagues of Egypt. And is not the God of England, the God of our Fore-Fathers,
but swarms of Locusts from the bottomless Pit, nothing but Flies and Serpents, and all the Plagues of Egypt. And is not the God of England, the God of our Fore-Fathers,
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and our God, worthy to be remembred? that has hitherto kept these Frogs from croaking in our Houses and our Bed-Chambers? Far be it from us either to forget such a God,
and our God, worthy to be remembered? that has hitherto kept these Frogs from croaking in our Houses and our Bed-Chambers? far be it from us either to forget such a God,
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for an Idolatrous, and a false Religion, the Religion of Rome, (that is indeed a scandal to the Name) and that instead of Meekness and Love, the true Lineaments of all the Followers of Jesus, has by its cruel Designs no other than tho Features of the Devil, the Great Murderer from the beginning.
for an Idolatrous, and a false Religion, the Religion of Room, (that is indeed a scandal to the Name) and that instead of Meekness and Love, the true Lineaments of all the Followers of jesus, has by its cruel Designs no other than tho Features of the devil, the Great Murderer from the beginning.
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I am the more willing to enlarge upon this, both because of the Respect I bear to that Authority that enacted the Observation of this as a Day of general Thanks-giving over all the Nation;
I am the more willing to enlarge upon this, both Because of the Respect I bear to that authority that enacted the Observation of this as a Day of general Thanksgiving over all the nation;
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Let us still remember the Author of this great Mercy, and then, tho we may be assaulted even while we are young, with their Batteries, we shall never be so foolish as to embrace their Opinions,
Let us still Remember the Author of this great Mercy, and then, though we may be assaulted even while we Are young, with their Batteries, we shall never be so foolish as to embrace their Opinions,
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which were to prefer Night before the day, Imprisonment before a Jubile, and the Clouds of Egypt before the pleasant Light of our Goshan. Then we shall not,
which were to prefer Night before the day, Imprisonment before a Jubilee, and the Clouds of Egypt before the pleasant Light of our Goshen. Then we shall not,
This Remembrance of the Mercy of our Creator will preserve us, that we shall never be so undutiful as to leave our Jerusalem which is from above, and free, the Mother of us all, to run to a Stranger, to their Hagar, which gendreth to Bondage; from the Protestant Religion to Popery, whose Children,
This Remembrance of the Mercy of our Creator will preserve us, that we shall never be so undutiful as to leave our Jerusalem which is from above, and free, the Mother of us all, to run to a Stranger, to their Hagar, which gendereth to Bondage; from the Protestant Religion to Popery, whose Children,
like the Children of Negroes under the Service of our Merchants in Forreign Plantations, are in a State of Bondage as soon as they enter into the World.
like the Children of Negroes under the Service of our Merchant's in Foreign Plantations, Are in a State of Bondage as soon as they enter into the World.
Thus ought the former Deliverances that have been granted to our Fore-Fathers, the Blessings of which are by them conveyed to us, to stir us up to remember God;
Thus ought the former Deliverances that have been granted to our Fore-Fathers, the Blessings of which Are by them conveyed to us, to stir us up to Remember God;
as also those that we have enjoyed in our Days, particularly that from the late Popish Plot, which has hitherto by his Mercy been prevented from bringing forth our Ruine and Desolation;
as also those that we have enjoyed in our Days, particularly that from the late Popish Plot, which has hitherto by his Mercy been prevented from bringing forth our Ruin and Desolation;
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We have had a large Experience of his Goodness, which is continued in large measures to this very day, so that we have reason to cry out with that holy Man:
We have had a large Experience of his goodness, which is continued in large measures to this very day, so that we have reason to cry out with that holy Man:
when all our Mercies, and all the Creatures, would lead us to him, as the Star did the Wise Men to Christ? How many things may we daily observe, which with a little Consideration would help us to remember God.
when all our mercies, and all the Creatures, would led us to him, as the Star did the Wise Men to christ? How many things may we daily observe, which with a little Consideration would help us to Remember God.
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or an acute Feaver, have in a few days been snatcht away? How many that were travelling on the same Road with us a while agoe, are now at their long home, lying in the Grave;
or an acute Fever, have in a few days been snatched away? How many that were traveling on the same Road with us a while ago, Are now At their long home, lying in the Grave;
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and should not we by their early Departure, learn to dy? It would not be tedious to us in this Sense, to live in Golgotha, or to dwell among the Tombs, when we have in them seen the end of all Men;
and should not we by their early Departure, Learn to die? It would not be tedious to us in this Sense, to live in Golgotha, or to dwell among the Tombs, when we have in them seen the end of all Men;
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and after all the poor Satisfaction they have given us, fall into the dead Sea. The Passing-bells of others loudly tell us, that, Man in his best Estate is altogether Vanity, and what they have undergone, will in a few days or hours more, be our own Lot.
and After all the poor Satisfaction they have given us, fallen into the dead Sea. The Passing-bells of Others loudly tell us, that, Man in his best Estate is altogether Vanity, and what they have undergone, will in a few days or hours more, be our own Lot.
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And is it too soon to remember our Creator, when we have seen many as young as we are, breath their last? and we that now mourn for others, know not how soon our Friends may do the same for us, and celebrate our Funerals.
And is it too soon to Remember our Creator, when we have seen many as young as we Are, breath their last? and we that now mourn for Others, know not how soon our Friends may do the same for us, and celebrate our Funerals.
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when we have seen the Houses of our Neighbours fired, and have been often told, that our own will decay? Do we thus requite that God, that has given us a longer time,
when we have seen the Houses of our Neighbours fired, and have been often told, that our own will decay? Do we thus requite that God, that has given us a longer time,
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and space wherein to repent? and when he has spared us beyond the Weakness of our Infant Age, shall we be Children in Ʋnderstanding, shall we never come to Years of Discretion,
and Molle wherein to Repent? and when he has spared us beyond the Weakness of our Infant Age, shall we be Children in Ʋnderstanding, shall we never come to years of Discretion,
and why do we survive his Death, and the Deaths of many others, but that we may set our House in order, and be well prepared for the time of our Change, that will soon be at hand? If we do not now repent, what shall we say to the patient God hereafter, that when the Arrows have been shot on the right and the left, has made them to pass by us? Others are cut down and we are yet standing in the Vineyard,
and why do we survive his Death, and the Death's of many Others, but that we may Set our House in order, and be well prepared for the time of our Change, that will soon be At hand? If we do not now Repent, what shall we say to the patient God hereafter, that when the Arrows have been shot on the right and the left, has made them to pass by us? Others Are Cut down and we Are yet standing in the Vineyard,
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If we cannot perform this Work now, when our earthly House is in good Repair, how shall we do it, when the Foundations, and the Building both will be destroyed;
If we cannot perform this Work now, when our earthly House is in good Repair, how shall we do it, when the Foundations, and the Building both will be destroyed;
and, it may be, struck to the Ground on a sudden, as with a Clap of Thunder? If we find our selves Indisposed for our ordinary Business with an aking Head, or Tooth;
and, it may be, struck to the Ground on a sudden, as with a Clap of Thunder? If we find our selves Indisposed for our ordinary Business with an aching Head, or Tooth;
and when we shall have no Intervals of Ease, but be rudely treated by the Diseases that come before to clear the way for the King of Terrors? Or shall we stay till the Blow be given,
and when we shall have no Intervals of Ease, but be rudely treated by the Diseases that come before to clear the Way for the King of Terrors? Or shall we stay till the Blow be given,
when it is just falling into the Socket, and yeilds but a little dying Blaze, which he through Mistake fancies a true lasting Flame? What better would a Prisoner be to dream, in the Night, of Freedom,
when it is just falling into the Socket, and yields but a little dying Blaze, which he through Mistake fancies a true lasting Flame? What better would a Prisoner be to dream, in the Night, of Freedom,
if we make no Provision for our selves till the Floods come, and the weak Pillars, whereon we now lean, be wash'd away? How many young Men are now awake,
if we make no Provision for our selves till the Floods come, and the weak Pillars, whereon we now lean, be washed away? How many young Men Are now awake,
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and that for ever, in the Flames of Hell, that never would open their Eyes till they came thither? That were taken away living, and in the Wrath of God, Ps. 58.9.
and that for ever, in the Flames of Hell, that never would open their Eyes till they Come thither? That were taken away living, and in the Wrath of God, Ps. 58.9.
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before their Pots could feell the Thorns, before they had any real Sense of their near Danger? And as the Case of that Person is very sad, that when he has been newly rack'd,
before their Pots could feel the Thorns, before they had any real Sense of their near Danger? And as the Case of that Person is very sad, that when he has been newly racked,
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How many are now in the Regions of perpetual Storms, that thought, because their Sun once shin'd, they should always have good Weather, and a clear Day!
How many Are now in the Regions of perpetual Storms, that Thought, Because their Sun once shined, they should always have good Weather, and a clear Day!
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For God's Sake then, and for our own, let us be Religious betimes, and not suffer our selves to be bound with Cords, in the Houses of our Enemies; with more Sins;
For God's Sake then, and for our own, let us be Religious betimes, and not suffer our selves to be bound with Cords, in the Houses of our Enemies; with more Sins;
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lest we lose our Strength, and God depart from us, when we think, like Sampson in the Hands of the Philistins, to rise and go abroad with the same Freedom that we did at other times.
lest we loose our Strength, and God depart from us, when we think, like Sampson in the Hands of the philistines, to rise and go abroad with the same Freedom that we did At other times.
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and instead of the Joys of Heaven, have in our guilty Souls, the Worm that never dyes? If Men break in the World, they may by the kind Assistance of their Friends,
and instead of the Joys of Heaven, have in our guilty Souls, the Worm that never dies? If Men break in the World, they may by the kind Assistance of their Friends,
and before he hath well thought of Death? 'Tis as dreadful, as if you should see a Person in the midst of all his Mirth and Laughter, immediately fall down Dead,
and before he hath well Thought of Death? It's as dreadful, as if you should see a Person in the midst of all his Mirth and Laughter, immediately fallen down Dead,
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to be scorched with fla••ing Wrath, and to Live in a Land of Darkness, where is all that can afflict or grieve the separated Spirit? If we were assured by certain Intelligence from the unseen World, that this were the last Sermon we were to hear;
to be scorched with fla••ing Wrath, and to Live in a Land of Darkness, where is all that can afflict or grieve the separated Spirit? If we were assured by certain Intelligence from the unseen World, that this were the last Sermon we were to hear;
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and as a Criminal that is condemned to dye, and is not ready for so great a Change, make use of all our Friends to begg of God that he would Reprieve us,
and as a Criminal that is condemned to die, and is not ready for so great a Change, make use of all our Friends to beg of God that he would Reprieve us,
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nor your Teachers driven to more solitary Corners, nor after it has long stood upon the Threshold, see the final departure of the Glory, that you would now remember your Creator,
nor your Teachers driven to more solitary Corners, nor After it has long stood upon the Threshold, see the final departure of the Glory, that you would now Remember your Creator,
And now I shall endeavour to move you to this great Duty, by setting before you the Example of that young man, whose death presented me with the sad occasion of this Sermon;
And now I shall endeavour to move you to this great Duty, by setting before you the Exampl of that young man, whose death presented me with the sad occasion of this Sermon;
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and when we have well performed the Duties of our present state, we shall go from moving in this Lower Firmament, to move in that which is above all that we see,
and when we have well performed the Duties of our present state, we shall go from moving in this Lower Firmament, to move in that which is above all that we see,
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and which is the proper Region and Sphere of the Soul, the Seat and Habitation of the bless'd, of all those that while they were on Earth remembred their Creator and believed in Christ.
and which is the proper Region and Sphere of the Soul, the Seat and Habitation of the blessed, of all those that while they were on Earth remembered their Creator and believed in christ.
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I shall not draw the Picture of the Young Gentleman (of whom I am now to speak) in any other Colours then those which were reckoned to make up his true Complexion when he was alive,
I shall not draw the Picture of the Young Gentleman (of whom I am now to speak) in any other Colours then those which were reckoned to make up his true Complexion when he was alive,
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I. In his more early days, he was sent to the University of Dublin in Ireland, that there he might obtain the useful knowledge of the Liberal Arts, which (when duely studyed) are a great Ornament,
I In his more early days, he was sent to the university of Dublin in Ireland, that there he might obtain the useful knowledge of the Liberal Arts, which (when duly studied) Are a great Ornament,
but, (as is the deplorable condition of too many young men in such publick places of Education where the Boar out of the Forest, the Devil waits to spoil the tender Vines that are newly planted there) he was by the perswasion of ill Associates led away to some things not worthy of Commendation.
but, (as is the deplorable condition of too many young men in such public places of Education where the Boar out of the Forest, the devil waits to spoil the tender Vines that Are newly planted there) he was by the persuasion of ill Associates led away to Some things not worthy of Commendation.
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and the miserable, and it was a remarkable Instance of this, that once seeing a poor manbegging at the door, who had been let out of Prison but the day before, he gave him Money,
and the miserable, and it was a remarkable Instance of this, that once seeing a poor manbegging At the door, who had been let out of Prison but the day before, he gave him Money,
and after this walking abroad with one of his Acquaintance he took occasion thence to raise a serious Discourse of the Providence of God, that distributes his common Gifts in greater Abundance to one,
and After this walking abroad with one of his Acquaintance he took occasion thence to raise a serious Discourse of the Providence of God, that distributes his Common Gifts in greater Abundance to one,
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then to another, saying that while he had a plentiful enjoyment of the World, he would do good to the Poor, not knowing how soon that might be his own case;
then to Another, saying that while he had a plentiful enjoyment of the World, he would do good to the Poor, not knowing how soon that might be his own case;
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he well knew that the best way to improve his Estate, was to put some considerable Portions of it into the hands of the Poor, being assured that God, who had engaged his Word, would see him paid again;
he well knew that the best Way to improve his Estate, was to put Some considerable Portions of it into the hands of the Poor, being assured that God, who had engaged his Word, would see him paid again;
he knew that to be charitable was to be Divine, and that the seed he threw upon the Low Valleys, would be watered with the kind influences of the upper Springs,
he knew that to be charitable was to be Divine, and that the seed he threw upon the Low Valleys, would be watered with the kind influences of the upper Springs,
These careless Stewards will have a sad Account to give when their Master comes again, and enquires to what use they have put the many Talents, they were entrusted with.
These careless Stewards will have a sad Account to give when their Master comes again, and enquires to what use they have put the many Talents, they were Entrusted with.
3. He was once much addicted to Gaming, but seeing the evil of it, quite left it off, knowing that all his Time well improved was little enough to prepare for Eternity,
3. He was once much addicted to Gaming, but seeing the evil of it, quite left it off, knowing that all his Time well improved was little enough to prepare for Eternity,
and when the solitary Gentlewoman shall hear of his great Sorrow for this Sin in particular, no doubt but she will bless God, that all her Tears and her Prayers which she once made but with little hope were not lost upon him,
and when the solitary Gentlewoman shall hear of his great Sorrow for this since in particular, no doubt but she will bless God, that all her Tears and her Prayers which she once made but with little hope were not lost upon him,
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yet she may have good Reason to believe, that he is gone to possess what is more valuable and more sure, an Inheritance with the Saints in Light, and though she was not there to see the Tears wherewith he bewailed his Sins,
yet she may have good Reason to believe, that he is gone to possess what is more valuable and more sure, an Inheritance with the Saints in Light, and though she was not there to see the Tears wherewith he bewailed his Sins,
though he did not remain to bear up the Name of her Family, yet she may hope that he now makes one in the Glorious Family and House of our Lord, that shall not be turned into a House of Mourning by the Sickness or Death of any that have so great a priviledge as to dwell there.
though he did not remain to bear up the Name of her Family, yet she may hope that he now makes one in the Glorious Family and House of our Lord, that shall not be turned into a House of Mourning by the Sickness or Death of any that have so great a privilege as to dwell there.
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She has Reason to lay aside her Sorrows, when she may from his serious holy Frame well conclude, that he that was once her Child is now in his absence from her the Child of God,
She has Reason to lay aside her Sorrows, when she may from his serious holy Frame well conclude, that he that was once her Child is now in his absence from her the Child of God,
In the Time of his Health, he was over-heard by some in the same House to pray in his Closset twice a day though he did it not with a Pharisaical Ostentation, nor to be thought devout.
In the Time of his Health, he was overheard by Some in the same House to pray in his Closet twice a day though he did it not with a Pharisaical Ostentation, nor to be Thought devout.
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He was much in Prayer in the midst of his restless Nights, and strong Pains, resolving as long as he could, to lift up those Eyes to Heaven, which he believed would shortly be closed by Death;
He was much in Prayer in the midst of his restless Nights, and strong Pains, resolving as long as he could, to lift up those Eyes to Heaven, which he believed would shortly be closed by Death;
My Sins ly very heavy on me, my Sickness is not all, nor is the Anguish of my Body so great as the Anguish of my Soul. God gave him a very sensible tender Conscience, which though it be grievous for a while,
My Sins lie very heavy on me, my Sickness is not all, nor is the Anguish of my Body so great as the Anguish of my Soul. God gave him a very sensible tender Conscience, which though it be grievous for a while,
And thus a loving Physician searches to the bottom of the Sore, and puts his Patient, especially when the Wounds are of a long Continuance, to more then ordinary Pain, that he may perform a great Cure.
And thus a loving physician Searches to the bottom of the Soar, and puts his Patient, especially when the Wounds Are of a long Continuance, to more then ordinary Pain, that he may perform a great Cure.
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his Nurse rightly guessing that these were the Signs of something greatly afflictive to him, advised him to ease his Mind, which he immediately after did, to him under whose Care he was, with a serious Profession of Sorrow for the Sins he then Confessed,
his Nurse rightly guessing that these were the Signs of something greatly afflictive to him, advised him to ease his Mind, which he immediately After did, to him under whose Care he was, with a serious Profession of Sorrow for the Sins he then Confessed,
The day before, desiring the Prayers of the same Person, and being ask'd what he would have begg'd of God for him? He answer'd, That God would shew his great Mercy on him, in pardoning his Sins,
The day before, desiring the Prayers of the same Person, and being asked what he would have begged of God for him? He answered, That God would show his great Mercy on him, in pardoning his Sins,
owning with a due Sorrow his Sins of Omission, and Commission, and those which he had committed against the holy Spirit, that would have reclaimed him from them.
owning with a due Sorrow his Sins of Omission, and Commission, and those which he had committed against the holy Spirit, that would have reclaimed him from them.
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which argued, that he was no Stranger to that Rule, which can more then all others, teach a young Man best how to cleanse his Waies, and to Remember God:
which argued, that he was no Stranger to that Rule, which can more then all Others, teach a young Man best how to cleanse his Ways, and to remember God:
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And lest any may be troubled to think that after so many Prayers, and serious Endeavours as he used, he should have so many Doubts and Fears, about his Title to Forgiveness,
And lest any may be troubled to think that After so many Prayers, and serious Endeavours as he used, he should have so many Doubts and Fears, about his Title to Forgiveness,
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and a happy State, I will add this, viz. That it is greatly to be Considered, that Satan, whom the Scripture calls a Lyon; when the Evening of Time is come to any Soul, marches out of his Den,
and a happy State, I will add this, viz. That it is greatly to be Considered, that Satan, whom the Scripture calls a lion; when the Evening of Time is come to any Soul, marches out of his Den,
Many Christians he thus Assaults, that are of a long standing in the Vineyard, and therefore it is not to be wondered if he thus tost to and fro this young Man, who was but as a tender Plant.
Many Christians he thus Assaults, that Are of a long standing in the Vineyard, and Therefore it is not to be wondered if he thus tossed to and from this young Man, who was but as a tender Plant.
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but not remove our Sorrows If we do this, he will write our Names in his Book of Remembrance, and in that day when he makes up his Jewels, he will spare us,
but not remove our Sorrows If we do this, he will write our Names in his Book of Remembrance, and in that day when he makes up his Jewels, he will spare us,
and but miserable Comforters in the time of spiritual Distress, from the sense of Sin and Guilt, they will yield us then no Solace, no peaceable Thoughts, no Refreshment;
and but miserable Comforters in the time of spiritual Distress, from the sense of since and Gilded, they will yield us then no Solace, no peaceable Thoughts, no Refreshment;
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To you that were the Acquaintance of the Deceas'd, I shall only say this; now you have stronger Engagements upon you, to Remember your Creator then you had before:
To you that were the Acquaintance of the Deceased, I shall only say this; now you have Stronger Engagements upon you, to remember your Creator then you had before:
For though your earthly Tabernacles have not been undermin'd with many Infirmities, and Diseases, yet you know not but the first Storm that comes may shatter them to pieces.
For though your earthly Tabernacles have not been undermined with many Infirmities, and Diseases, yet you know not but the First Storm that comes may shatter them to Pieces.
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I hope therefore, that as often as you Remember your departed Friend (which I perswade myself, will be very frequent) so often at the least, you will with thankful Souls Remember your Creator, that has been pleased,
I hope Therefore, that as often as you remember your departed Friend (which I persuade myself, will be very frequent) so often At the least, you will with thankful Souls remember your Creator, that has been pleased,
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and Assistance when we are to perform our last Service, and to wrestle with the Last Enemy, if we would have some draughts of those Consolations that flow from the perpetual Fountain of delight,
and Assistance when we Are to perform our last Service, and to wrestle with the Last Enemy, if we would have Some draughts of those Consolations that flow from the perpetual Fountain of delight,
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Can we too soon be with God, too soon at rest from Labour, or shall be wronged if we sleep in Jesus, while others are awake in this World to see many sad Objects that will pierce their hearts, to see, it may be, the greatest Judgments fall upon their Native Country that ever yet fell upon a careless backsliding Generation? shall we have any Reason to complain,
Can we too soon be with God, too soon At rest from Labour, or shall be wronged if we sleep in jesus, while Others Are awake in this World to see many sad Objects that will pierce their hearts, to see, it may be, the greatest Judgments fallen upon their Native Country that ever yet fell upon a careless backsliding Generation? shall we have any Reason to complain,
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or shall we murmur that we were too soon wafted over, while others were left in Storms and Darkness and had a more tedious uncomfortable Voyage? No! we shall bless the Wisdom of our Pilot that taught us how to steer so swift,
or shall we murmur that we were too soon wafted over, while Others were left in Storms and Darkness and had a more tedious uncomfortable Voyage? No! we shall bless the Wisdom of our Pilot that taught us how to steer so swift,
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we shall go to a City whose Inhabitants are all of one mind, and where they Sincerely love one another, to a Church which has no mischievous Impositions, no cruel informing persecuting Members,
we shall go to a city whose Inhabitants Are all of one mind, and where they Sincerely love one Another, to a Church which has no mischievous Impositions, no cruel informing persecuting Members,
When our Names are once enrolled among the honorable Companies of that Corporation, and among the Twelve chief Tribes of the Children of that Israel, we shall never lose our Priviledge,
When our Names Are once enrolled among the honourable Companies of that Corporation, and among the Twelve chief Tribes of the Children of that Israel, we shall never loose our Privilege,
