Death a deliverance, or, A funeral discourse, preach'd (in part) on the decease of Mrs. Mary Doolittle, (late wife of Mr. Thomas Doolittle, minister of the Gospel in London) who departed this life the 16th of Decemb. 1692 by John Shower.
CHAP. I. The Introduction, Paraphrase and Explication of the Text. SECT. I. NOtwithstanding all the difficult Exercises of St. Paul from Enemies on every side, upon the account of his Faithfulness to Christ, in the Discharge of his Ministry;
CHAP. I. The Introduction, paraphrase and Explication of the Text. SECT. I. NOtwithstanding all the difficult Exercises of Saint Paul from Enemies on every side, upon the account of his Faithfulness to christ, in the Discharge of his Ministry;
yet neither he himself, nor any of those ingaged in the same cause, and work with him, did faint in their minds; because their present Sufferings did only prepare the way for a more glorious Reward;
yet neither he himself, nor any of those engaged in the same cause, and work with him, did faint in their minds; Because their present Sufferings did only prepare the Way for a more glorious Reward;
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of this chapter, we are confidently perswaded, upon very good grounds, that if our Earthly House of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a better dwelling provided,
of this chapter, we Are confidently persuaded, upon very good grounds, that if our Earthly House of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a better Dwelling provided,
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A Blessed State, so fitted for us, and we for it, that no Apparel for the Body can be more. SECT. II. He was not only content to Dye, and ready with Patience to receive a Summons out of this World;
A Blessed State, so fitted for us, and we for it, that no Apparel for the Body can be more. SECT. II He was not only content to Die, and ready with Patience to receive a Summons out of this World;
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that so, instead of this little House, this mean and poor Dwelling, which we now inhabit, we may come to a better Building, that is of God, formed and prepared by him;
that so, instead of this little House, this mean and poor Dwelling, which we now inhabit, we may come to a better Building, that is of God, formed and prepared by him;
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and inconveniencies, we may have a House not made with hands, that is of God's immediate Work, more excellent and more lasting, more safe and more abiding:
and inconveniences, we may have a House not made with hands, that is of God's immediate Work, more excellent and more lasting, more safe and more abiding:
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That instead of this earthly House of dirt and clay, into which it will shortly be dissolved, we may have a building in Heaven, suited to the Heavenly State and Life;
That instead of this earthly House of dirt and clay, into which it will shortly be dissolved, we may have a building in Heaven, suited to the Heavenly State and Life;
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2. A Judicious Stating the matter of such Desire of Deliverance, Or what it is that they groan and long for, set forth in three expressions, 1. Negatively, It is not Simply to be uncloathed, But, 2. To be cloathed upon. And 3. That Mortality may be swallowed up of Life.
2. A Judicious Stating the matter of such Desire of Deliverance, Or what it is that they groan and long for, Set forth in three expressions, 1. Negatively, It is not Simply to be Unclothed, But, 2. To be clothed upon. And 3. That Mortality may be swallowed up of Life.
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1. The state and Temper of good men, or real Christians, while they are in the Body, They are burdened, and therefore groan for deliverance. We that are in this earthly Tabernacle, Or,
1. The state and Temper of good men, or real Christians, while they Are in the Body, They Are burdened, and Therefore groan for deliverance. We that Are in this earthly Tabernacle, Or,
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1. But because it is no certain fixed Dwelling, he adds the other term, of a Tabernacle. While we dwell in this little Fabrick, framed at first out of the dust of the earth,
1. But Because it is no certain fixed Dwelling, he adds the other term, of a Tabernacle. While we dwell in this little Fabric, framed At First out of the dust of the earth,
and the future Felicity of all that believe in Christ, where we look for another sort of Bodies, and another kind of Life: this is that we aspire and groan after, and would fain obtain. SECT. IV. 2. He describes the matter of such a Desire, and the just limits of it, in three Expressions. 1. Negatively, Not for that we would be uncloathed; i. e. 1. Not Simply to dye, for dying sake;
and the future Felicity of all that believe in christ, where we look for Another sort of Bodies, and Another kind of Life: this is that we aspire and groan After, and would fain obtain. SECT. IV. 2. He describes the matter of such a Desire, and the just Limits of it, in three Expressions. 1. Negatively, Not for that we would be Unclothed; i. e. 1. Not Simply to die, for dying sake;
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And as it is a Penalty, and the fruit of Sin, (as even to the best man it is,) there cannot but be some unwillingness to dye, however fit it be to be desired otherwise, on the account of the Consequences of Death.
And as it is a Penalty, and the fruit of since, (as even to the best man it is,) there cannot but be Some unwillingness to die, however fit it be to be desired otherwise, on the account of the Consequences of Death.
All the Faith and Reason in the world cannot make Death to be no penalty, So neither is it possible that any man can reason or believe himself into a love of Pain and Death as such.
All the Faith and Reason in the world cannot make Death to be no penalty, So neither is it possible that any man can reason or believe himself into a love of Pain and Death as such.
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It is not a perpetual state of being without a Body; For he desires to be cloathed upon, and not found naked. Our case is so stated, that our Souls are to be cloathed upon with a Body,
It is not a perpetual state of being without a Body; For he Desires to be clothed upon, and not found naked. Our case is so stated, that our Souls Are to be clothed upon with a Body,
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2. Neither is it meerly a Weariness of this present Life, by reason of the Burden of sorrows and Sufferings, which the Apostle and other Christians met with in it, that makes them thus to groan: For if he might be further serviceable to the interest of Christ,
2. Neither is it merely a Weariness of this present Life, by reason of the Burden of sorrows and Sufferings, which the Apostle and other Christians met with in it, that makes them thus to groan: For if he might be further serviceable to the Interest of christ,
He professes his readiness to prefer the Salvation of many Souls, and his being instrumental to their happiness, before the hastening of his own. He knew that God may have as much Service in our Lives, in an afflicted suffering State, as in a prosperous Condition;
He Professes his readiness to prefer the Salvation of many Souls, and his being instrumental to their happiness, before the hastening of his own. He knew that God may have as much Service in our Lives, in an afflicted suffering State, as in a prosperous Condition;
His Desire therefore to the blessed State, which was in expectation, was not to the Act of Dissolution it self, without reference to what would follow.
His Desire Therefore to the blessed State, which was in expectation, was not to the Act of Dissolution it self, without Referente to what would follow.
Not a bare privation of this Life, but a passage to a better. He doth not groan so much, from the Sense of present Evil, as by reason of the Absence of his most desired Good. He was not so much burdened by what he felt,
Not a bore privation of this Life, but a passage to a better. He does not groan so much, from the Sense of present Evil, as by reason of the Absence of his most desired Good. He was not so much burdened by what he felt,
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2. It is therefore further exprest, as that which he groaned and longed for, viz. to be Cloathed upon; To lay aside this mean and little, troublesome Garment,
2. It is Therefore further expressed, as that which he groaned and longed for, viz. to be Clothed upon; To lay aside this mean and little, troublesome Garment,
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but to be in the number of those, who shall be found alive at the coming of Christ to Judgment, which some of the Disciples of Christ expected, by a mistake of what he said concerning St. John, If I will that he tarry till I come.
but to be in the number of those, who shall be found alive At the coming of christ to Judgement, which Some of the Disciples of christ expected, by a mistake of what he said Concerning Saint John, If I will that he tarry till I come.
That is, if at Christ's coming we shall be found Alive, and not Dead; and so have this mortal corruptible Body, changed into a Spiritual Glorious and Immortal one, without Dying.
That is, if At Christ's coming we shall be found Alive, and not Dead; and so have this Mortal corruptible Body, changed into a Spiritual Glorious and Immortal one, without Dying.
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and therefore when they lay down this Body in the Dust, they groan to be cloathed upon, to have these vile Bodies made like the glorious Body of Christ;
and Therefore when they lay down this Body in the Dust, they groan to be clothed upon, to have these vile Bodies made like the glorious Body of christ;
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That is, they groan to have this present State changed for the Felicity and Glory of that future State, which Christ hath given them to expect, both for Soul and Body in another Life. SECT. VII. 3. There is yet another Expression, which riseth higher, That Mortality may be swallowed up of Life. That which is Mortal.
That is, they groan to have this present State changed for the Felicity and Glory of that future State, which christ hath given them to expect, both for Soul and Body in Another Life. SECT. VII. 3. There is yet Another Expression, which Riseth higher, That Mortality may be swallowed up of Life. That which is Mortal.
This our mortal Life, which is subject to Dangers, Afflictions and Death it self, That this may be Swallowed up of Life, as is that which is Imperfect, by that which is Perfect;
This our Mortal Life, which is Subject to Dangers, Afflictions and Death it self, That this may be Swallowed up of Life, as is that which is Imperfect, by that which is Perfect;
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The meaning is, that our low Animal Life may be changed into an Heavenly one; that our frail, short, and transitory Life may be changed into an Immortal, Eternal one;
The meaning is, that our low Animal Life may be changed into an Heavenly one; that our frail, short, and transitory Life may be changed into an Immortal, Eternal one;
and for ever Destroyed: For so the expression does import, and is often rendered in other places, for ever: And that includes the Resurrection of the Body to an happy State,
and for ever Destroyed: For so the expression does import, and is often rendered in other places, for ever: And that includes the Resurrection of the Body to an happy State,
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For if by Dying we are more miserable than before, Death is not swallowed up in Victory, it rather is too hard for us, and gains a Victory over us. But if our state be bettered by Death, not only as to our Souls,
For if by Dying we Are more miserable than before, Death is not swallowed up in Victory, it rather is too hard for us, and gains a Victory over us. But if our state be bettered by Death, not only as to our Souls,
if when Death hath done its utmost, our Souls pass into a State of Rest and Bliss, to be compleated in a glorious Resurrection of the Body, and to be continued and increased to all Eternity;
if when Death hath done its utmost, our Souls pass into a State of Rest and Bliss, to be completed in a glorious Resurrection of the Body, and to be continued and increased to all Eternity;
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In discoursing of this, I shall first show, That such is the present State of good men in these Bodies, that they groan under manifold Burdens, that may well make them long for Deliverance. II. That they have the certain Expectation of a better State and Life,
In discoursing of this, I shall First show, That such is the present State of good men in these Bodies, that they groan under manifold Burdens, that may well make them long for Deliverance. II That they have the certain Expectation of a better State and Life,
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after the dissolution of this earthly Tabernacle by Death. III. That it is agreeable to the Temper of a Christian Spirit, so far as renewed and sanctified, to long for that better State and Life, beyond the Grave. IV. That it is not such a State and Life, wherein they expect to be without any Body at all;
After the dissolution of this earthly Tabernacle by Death. III. That it is agreeable to the Temper of a Christian Spirit, so Far as renewed and sanctified, to long for that better State and Life, beyond the Grave. IV. That it is not such a State and Life, wherein they expect to be without any Body At all;
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The consideration of these particulars will make way for the practical Application, suitable to this solemn Occasion, on which I am desired to preach on this Text. SECT. II.
The consideration of these particulars will make Way for the practical Application, suitable to this solemn Occasion, on which I am desired to preach on this Text. SECT. II
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First, That such is the present state of good Men in these Bodies, that they groan under manifold Burdens, which may well make them long for Deliverance.
First, That such is the present state of good Men in these Bodies, that they groan under manifold Burdens, which may well make them long for Deliverance.
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and the Profession of the Truth, to Indignities and Injuries of all sorts, from the Malice of the Devil and the Perverted World, whom he useth as his Instruments.
and the Profession of the Truth, to Indignities and Injuries of all sorts, from the Malice of the devil and the Perverted World, whom he uses as his Instruments.
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and sinfully Thoughtful, and calls out the Soul to attend upon the several Passions of the Body, filling it with Desires, Pleasures, Griefs, Fears, Angers, &c. Which hinder our Knowledg of God, service of him, and Communion with him.
and sinfully Thoughtful, and calls out the Soul to attend upon the several Passion of the Body, filling it with Desires, Pleasures, Griefs, Fears, Anger's, etc. Which hinder our Knowledge of God, service of him, and Communion with him.
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What is the daily condition of our Flesh, as one well expresses it, but Weakness and Suffering, with Care and Labour to prevent much worse, which yet we know cannot be avoided? The Sorrow of many a Man's Life has made him wish he had never been born;
What is the daily condition of our Flesh, as one well Expresses it, but Weakness and Suffering, with Care and Labour to prevent much Worse, which yet we know cannot be avoided? The Sorrow of many a Man's Life has made him wish he had never been born;
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not a place so pleasant and commodious, but hath its unfitness and discommodities; Not a Society so good and regular, but hath its Corruptions and Irregularities.
not a place so pleasant and commodious, but hath its unfitness and Discomforts; Not a Society so good and regular, but hath its Corruptions and Irregularities.
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And should we be loath to leave such a Life as this? When the Fruit is Ripe, should it not be Gathered? When the Corn is Ripe, would you have it grow there,
And should we be loath to leave such a Life as this? When the Fruit is Ripe, should it not be Gathered? When the Corn is Ripe, would you have it grow there,
and not be Cut? When we are begotten again to the hopes of Immortality, should we be so desirous to stay in the Womb? Is it not another kind of Life which we shall have with God? Are they not purer Comforts that stay for us above? But if you will not have the Grapes to be Gathered and Prest,
and not be cut? When we Are begotten again to the hope's of Immortality, should we be so desirous to stay in the Womb? Is it not Another kind of Life which we shall have with God? are they not Purer Comforts that stay for us above? But if you will not have the Grapes to be Gathered and Pressed,
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and Pain, and Want, and Crosses, and should be contented to lye down in hope of the Day when these shall be no more. SECT. III. II. Upon the account of Sin they are yet more burdened. The frequent commission of sin, the fears of unpardoned sin, the remainders of Indwelling sin, &c. are a constant burden to a Christian while in the Body.
and Pain, and Want, and Crosses, and should be contented to lie down in hope of the Day when these shall be no more. SECT. III. II Upon the account of since they Are yet more burdened. The frequent commission of since, the fears of unpardoned since, the remainders of Indwelling since, etc. Are a constant burden to a Christian while in the Body.
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And they are sensible, that much of this arises from the Body, that it is no wonder if they are willing to be Ʋncloathed. They find it not only a troublesome,
And they Are sensible, that much of this arises from the Body, that it is no wonder if they Are willing to be Ʋncloathed. They find it not only a troublesome,
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but a dangerous Companion, as that which hinders them from many hours Communion with God; that clogs, and diverts, and interrupts their Service of God, and Enjoyment of him:
but a dangerous Companion, as that which hinders them from many hours Communion with God; that clogs, and diverts, and interrupts their Service of God, and Enjoyment of him:
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and the more ardent their Desires are, to be like him, and please him, and the more lively their Hopes are of living with him for ever, this makes this Burthen of Sin to be so much the more intolerable.
and the more Ardent their Desires Are, to be like him, and please him, and the more lively their Hope's Are of living with him for ever, this makes this Burden of since to be so much the more intolerable.
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yet the sinful distempers of our Spirits, our frequent decays and back-slidings, our low attainments in Grace and Comfort, are owing very much to this Body, as the Spring,
yet the sinful distempers of our Spirits, our frequent decays and backslidings, our low attainments in Grace and Comfort, Are owing very much to this Body, as the Spring,
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our sloth and negligence, our eager Passions, inordinate Cares, and Fears, and Griefs, yea, our general Disinclination and Aversion to Spiritual and Heavenly things, are much from this flesh, this earthly House of our Tabernacle. SECT. IV. Let me sum up this Head, in the excellent words of another on this Subject.
our sloth and negligence, our eager Passion, inordinate Cares, and Fears, and Griefs, yea, our general Disinclination and Aversion to Spiritual and Heavenly things, Are much from this Flesh, this earthly House of our Tabernacle. SECT. IV. Let me sum up this Head, in the excellent words of Another on this Subject.
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Who can reflect, says he, upon this present State, and not be in pangs and groans after a better? Especially on the account of the Spiritual Grievances of Christians, the darkness of our beclouded minds, the glimmering and ineffectual Apprehensions we have of the most important things, the inconsistency of our scattered Thoughts when we would apply them to Spiritual Objects, the great difficulty of working off an ill frame of Heart, and the no less difficulty of retaining a good one, our being so often tost as between Heaven and Hell, that when we have been raised,
Who can reflect, Says he, upon this present State, and not be in pangs and groans After a better? Especially on the account of the Spiritual Grievances of Christians, the darkness of our beclouded minds, the glimmering and ineffectual Apprehensions we have of the most important things, the inconsistency of our scattered Thoughts when we would apply them to Spiritual Objects, the great difficulty of working off an ill frame of Heart, and the no less difficulty of retaining a good one, our being so often tossed as between Heaven and Hell, that when we have been raised,
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So for Meditation, when we would compose our Thoughts, we may as well attempt to hold the Wind in our fist, &c. And would we then out of Choice continue in such a state as this, under so many Burdens,
So for Meditation, when we would compose our Thoughts, we may as well attempt to hold the Wind in our fist, etc. And would we then out of Choice continue in such a state as this, under so many Burdens,
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CHAP. III. Christians have a certain Expectation of a better State and Life after this; and may be comfortably persuaded of their own Title in particular. SECT. I.
CHAP. III. Christians have a certain Expectation of a better State and Life After this; and may be comfortably persuaded of their own Title in particular. SECT. I.
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Secondly, THat real Christians have the certain Expectation of a better State and Life, after the Dissolution of this Earthly Tabernable. 1. As to the thing it self, such a better State is Certain. 2. As to Particular Christians, they may have a certain Expectation of it, as to themselves. Let us Consider,
Secondly, THat real Christians have the certain Expectation of a better State and Life, After the Dissolution of this Earthly Tabernacle. 1. As to the thing it self, such a better State is Certain. 2. As to Particular Christians, they may have a certain Expectation of it, as to themselves. Let us Consider,
What can support the mind under such a view? Or scatter our black and Melancholy Apprehensions about it? When we think that after a short Mushrome Life, we must return to Dust and Silence,
What can support the mind under such a view? Or scatter our black and Melancholy Apprehensions about it? When we think that After a short Mushroom Life, we must return to Dust and Silence,
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This will double all the Miseries of Life, for under them to think to fetch relief from dying, is such another kind of Comfort, as if you should tell a Man in a Storm at Sea, that there is no hope of allaying the Tempest,
This will double all the Misery's of Life, for under them to think to fetch relief from dying, is such Another kind of Comfort, as if you should tell a Man in a Storm At Sea, that there is no hope of allaying the Tempest,
and the very Light of Nature will do much to manifest that such a difference there will be hereafter between a Man and a Beast, between the Good and Bad, between the final State of those that love,
and the very Light of Nature will do much to manifest that such a difference there will be hereafter between a Man and a Beast, between the Good and Bad, between the final State of those that love,
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for if there be no Heaven, there is no Hell. SECT. II. Secondly, Particular Christians may have a certain Expectation of this happy State beyond the Grave.
for if there be no Heaven, there is no Hell. SECT. II Secondly, Particular Christians may have a certain Expectation of this happy State beyond the Grave.
The Apostle often declares it as to himself, and all the Children of God have a Title to the Inheritance, they have Deeds and Evidences to show for it, they have the Will and Testament of their Lord and Master to produce,
The Apostle often declares it as to himself, and all the Children of God have a Title to the Inheritance, they have deeds and Evidences to show for it, they have the Will and Testament of their Lord and Master to produce,
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and they have the Seal of his Spirit, as a witness in their Hearts, which is the Earnest of the Inheritance, whereby they are sealed to the day of Redemption.
and they have the Seal of his Spirit, as a witness in their Hearts, which is the Earnest of the Inheritance, whereby they Are sealed to the day of Redemption.
Sanctifying Grace is called an Immortal, Incorruptible Seed, and they that are partakers of it have Eternal Life abiding in them, because this present Life begun shall be perfected in Glory.
Sanctifying Grace is called an Immortal, Incorruptible Seed, and they that Are partakers of it have Eternal Life abiding in them, Because this present Life begun shall be perfected in Glory.
who can discern the truth of their Sanctification, who can perceive the Image of God upon their Souls, his Impress, Character and Seal, having turned their Hearts from the World and Sin, to God,
who can discern the truth of their Sanctification, who can perceive the Image of God upon their Souls, his impress, Character and Seal, having turned their Hearts from the World and since, to God,
they may have a subjective Certainty of this, by the Testimony of Conscience, and the concurrent Witness of the Spirit, enabling them to discern the Truth of their Grace:
they may have a subjective Certainty of this, by the Testimony of Conscience, and the concurrent Witness of the Spirit, enabling them to discern the Truth of their Grace:
And did we seek it in the right way, endeavouring, by the exercise and increase of Grace, to know the truth of it, more would reach this, than commonly do;
And did we seek it in the right Way, endeavouring, by the exercise and increase of Grace, to know the truth of it, more would reach this, than commonly do;
CHAP. IV. To desire and long for a blessed State and Life beyond the Grave, proved to be suitable to the Temper of a Christian Spirit. SECT. I. III. THat it is suitable to the Temper of a Christian Spirit, so far as renewed and sanctified, to desire and long for that better State and Life beyond the Grave.
CHAP. IV. To desire and long for a blessed State and Life beyond the Grave, proved to be suitable to the Temper of a Christian Spirit. SECT. I. III. THat it is suitable to the Temper of a Christian Spirit, so Far as renewed and sanctified, to desire and long for that better State and Life beyond the Grave.
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I know there may be an impatient Sense of present troubles, or an inordinate Fear of threatning Dangers and Calamities, that may make some sinfully desire to be uncloathed, make them long for Death,
I know there may be an impatient Sense of present Troubles, or an inordinate fear of threatening Dangers and Calamities, that may make Some sinfully desire to be Unclothed, make them long for Death,
And every renewed Soul has a diposition so to do, in his new Nature, he is born from above, and his very principles have a tendency to Heaven, he is attempered and suited to the heavenly State:
And every renewed Soul has a disposition so to do, in his new Nature, he is born from above, and his very principles have a tendency to Heaven, he is attempered and suited to the heavenly State:
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and wait for, the glorious appearance of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ, at which appearance we hope to be cloathed upon with an House from Heaven:
and wait for, the glorious appearance of the great God and our Saviour jesus christ, At which appearance we hope to be clothed upon with an House from Heaven:
First, The Disposition of a sanctified Soul, as renewed by the holy Spirit, does incline and fit for this. II. The want of full Conformity to Christ. III.
First, The Disposition of a sanctified Soul, as renewed by the holy Spirit, does incline and fit for this. II The want of full Conformity to christ. III.
But the most solemn Act of their Adoption, is at the last day, when there shall be a full and final Deliverance from all penal and afflictive Evil. Called the Redemption of the Body, as Death is the last Enemy to be destroyed;
But the most solemn Act of their Adoption, is At the last day, when there shall be a full and final Deliverance from all penal and afflictive Evil. Called the Redemption of the Body, as Death is the last Enemy to be destroyed;
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This they may well groan for, as the most solemn act of their Adoption, in conformity to Christ their Head, who, (as some observe,) though he were the Son of God by his marvellous Conception,
This they may well groan for, as the most solemn act of their Adoption, in conformity to christ their Head, who, (as Some observe,) though he were the Son of God by his marvellous Conception,
They are now made meet by the Spirit, to be partakers of the heavenly Inheritance, 1 Coloss. 12. they are now changed into the divine Image, prepared and fitted for the heavenly State;
They Are now made meet by the Spirit, to be partakers of the heavenly Inheritance, 1 Coloss. 12. they Are now changed into the divine Image, prepared and fitted for the heavenly State;
The holy Nature they partake of by Regeneration, as mindful of its divine Original, doth mount the Soul to Heaven, tends to the place from whence it came, works towards its Center,
The holy Nature they partake of by Regeneration, as mindful of its divine Original, does mount the Soul to Heaven, tends to the place from whence it Come, works towards its Centre,
and makes them restless in their desires after it; and by frequent, lively, believing thoughts of the heavenly Inheritance, they gradually enter into it;
and makes them restless in their Desires After it; and by frequent, lively, believing thoughts of the heavenly Inheritance, they gradually enter into it;
and ripen for Glory, the nearer they come to the full Possession. We read of being changed from Glory to Glory, 2 Cor. 3.18. by partaking of the divine Image.
and ripen for Glory, the nearer they come to the full Possession. We read of being changed from Glory to Glory, 2 Cor. 3.18. by partaking of the divine Image.
For there is a Beauty in the divine Image, and a sweetness in our imperfect Graces, in the present Actings of 'em, that must make us value and desire Perfection.
For there is a Beauty in the divine Image, and a sweetness in our imperfect Graces, in the present Actings of they, that must make us valve and desire Perfection.
I would not envy the Honours or Pleasures of any in this World, what then is that blessed State which I now hope for with persocted Graces in the presence of Christ. SECT. III.
I would not envy the Honours or Pleasures of any in this World, what then is that blessed State which I now hope for with persocted Graces in the presence of christ. SECT. III.
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And if our Hope be of the right kind, it must be an Expectation with desire and pleasure, of the great and glorious things that we pretend to hope for.
And if our Hope be of the right kind, it must be an Expectation with desire and pleasure, of the great and glorious things that we pretend to hope for.
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We are framed, and wrought by the Spirit of God, for this very same thing, and by continual influence from the same Spirit, will the Eternal blessedness of the future State be carried on.
We Are framed, and wrought by the Spirit of God, for this very same thing, and by continual influence from the same Spirit, will the Eternal blessedness of the future State be carried on.
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And all our Diligence and Activity, all our Watchfulness and Care, all our Patience and Self-denial, all our Stedfastness and Perseverande, in the Christian Course,
And all our Diligence and Activity, all our Watchfulness and Care, all our Patience and Self-denial, all our Steadfastness and Perseverande, in the Christian Course,
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This is one great End of all the Ordinances and Institutions of the Gospel, under the Agency of the Holy Spirit, to qualifie and dispose us for the heavenly State,
This is one great End of all the Ordinances and Institutions of the Gospel, under the Agency of the Holy Spirit, to qualify and dispose us for the heavenly State,
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and pray, and strive against it, endeavouring greater Mortification, pressing after more Holiness; and therefore long for Heaven, when the Deliverance will be perfect.
and pray, and strive against it, endeavouring greater Mortification, pressing After more Holiness; and Therefore long for Heaven, when the Deliverance will be perfect.
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They are now sensible of the workings and contrary tendency of the two opposite Principles, Flesh and Spirit; they find that the more spiritual any duty is, the more backward their Hearts are to it;
They Are now sensible of the workings and contrary tendency of the two opposite Principles, Flesh and Spirit; they find that the more spiritual any duty is, the more backward their Hearts Are to it;
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They are sensible how Indwelling Sin indisposes them for holy Duties deadens and distracts their Hearts in spiritual Worship, makes them lose the benefit of Ordinances, renders Sabbaths and Sacraments Lifeless, and unprofitable.
They Are sensible how Indwelling since indisposes them for holy Duties deadens and distracts their Hearts in spiritual Worship, makes them loose the benefit of Ordinances, renders Sabbaths and Sacraments Lifeless, and unprofitable.
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They find the opposition of this bosom Enemy most sensible, when their interest, duty, and desire is, to be most serious in ingaging their heart for God;
They find the opposition of this bosom Enemy most sensible, when their Interest, duty, and desire is, to be most serious in engaging their heart for God;
This is one part of their Burden, which may well make them desire a State of perfect Holiness, and full Conformity to Christ. SECT. V. Thirdly, The Apprehension and Sense of their Distance from Christ, while they are in the Body, is another reason why they thus Groan.
This is one part of their Burden, which may well make them desire a State of perfect Holiness, and full Conformity to christ. SECT. V. Thirdly, The Apprehension and Sense of their Distance from christ, while they Are in the Body, is Another reason why they thus Groan.
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Do we not own it best, to be with Christ? the best Company, the best Place, the best Condition and State, the best Enjoyments? Certainly the little we know of him, is enough to make us desire to be with him;
Do we not own it best, to be with christ? the best Company, the best Place, the best Condition and State, the best Enjoyments? Certainly the little we know of him, is enough to make us desire to be with him;
I care not for any other Life, or World, if I may but have this, &c. No, says a Holy Soul, I am a Stranger here on Earth, a Pastenger, a Pilgrim through this World, as all my Fathers were;
I care not for any other Life, or World, if I may but have this, etc. No, Says a Holy Soul, I am a Stranger Here on Earth, a Pastenger, a Pilgrim through this World, as all my Father's were;
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I seek another Country, an Heavenly one; I belong to another City that hath Foundations; My Principal Kindred, Relations and Friends are not here, but in that other Country.
I seek Another Country, an Heavenly one; I belong to Another city that hath Foundations; My Principal Kindred, Relations and Friends Are not Here, but in that other Country.
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My Heart and Hopes are there, I desire to be one of them, I would be glad to make one of that great and General Assembly of the First-born, where is God the Judge of all,
My Heart and Hope's Are there, I desire to be one of them, I would be glad to make one of that great and General Assembly of the Firstborn, where is God the Judge of all,
And what is there in Death, that I should fear it, that is half so frightful and grievous as my Absence from Christ? What is there in this earthly Tabernacle,
And what is there in Death, that I should Fear it, that is half so frightful and grievous as my Absence from christ? What is there in this earthly Tabernacle,
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But there is a fourth Particular to which I hasten. SECT. VI. Fourthly, The Ʋnequal Communications of Light, and Grace, and Comfort from Christ, while in the Body, make them thus groan to be uncloth'd.
But there is a fourth Particular to which I hasten. SECT. VI. Fourthly, The Ʋnequal Communications of Light, and Grace, and Comfort from christ, while in the Body, make them thus groan to be unclothed.
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But, when we shall be at home in our Father's House, in the presence of our Lord, there will be a fulness of uninterrupted Joy, and unchangeable Pleasure.
But, when we shall be At home in our Father's House, in the presence of our Lord, there will be a fullness of uninterrupted Joy, and unchangeable Pleasure.
Sometimes the Love of God is strong and vigorous, soon after the Love of the World prevails again in some sad Instance or other, to grieve the Holy Spirit of God, and cause him to withdraw.
Sometime the Love of God is strong and vigorous, soon After the Love of the World prevails again in Some sad Instance or other, to grieve the Holy Spirit of God, and cause him to withdraw.
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as to their Father, and think of Eternity, and another World, with transporting Joy, and of the Heavenly Inheritance as their own, with raised Desires, and Delight;
as to their Father, and think of Eternity, and Another World, with transporting Joy, and of the Heavenly Inheritance as their own, with raised Desires, and Delight;
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He called to me, as to the Unbelieving Disciple, Come, reach hither thy hand, thrust it into my side and heart, see how I have loved thee, Come, feel the print of the Spear,
He called to me, as to the Unbelieving Disciple, Come, reach hither thy hand, thrust it into my side and heart, see how I have loved thee, Come, feel the print of the Spear,
Sometimes their hearts are enlarged, and delighted in Prayer, Thansgiving, Sabbaths, Sacraments, &c. 'Tis their Joy sometimes to go to the House of God,
Sometime their hearts Are enlarged, and delighted in Prayer, Thanksgiving, Sabbaths, Sacraments, etc. It's their Joy sometime to go to the House of God,
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could he every day feel the Love of Christ, and express his own, as sometimes; could he always resign, devote, yeild himself to the Lord, with that entire Adoration, Submission,
could he every day feel the Love of christ, and express his own, as sometime; could he always resign, devote, yield himself to the Lord, with that entire Adoration, Submission,
and tis but fit that we who are only Passengers through this World, and are not at home, should be thus made sensible of our true Character and Condition,
and this but fit that we who Are only Passengers through this World, and Are not At home, should be thus made sensible of our true Character and Condition,
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Some have been raised from the Dead Where were their Souls during their Separation from their Bodies? Christ's Resurrection of the Body farther illustrated and proved. SECT. I. The Fourth thing proposed is to prove, that this Blessed state and Life, which Christians desire and long for, is not such a one, wherein they are to be alway without a Body, but to have their Bodies raised, changed, and glorified, or to be cloathed upon with an House from Heaven.
some have been raised from the Dead Where were their Souls during their Separation from their Bodies? Christ's Resurrection of the Body farther illustrated and proved. SECT. I. The Fourth thing proposed is to prove, that this Blessed state and Life, which Christians desire and long for, is not such a one, wherein they Are to be always without a Body, but to have their Bodies raised, changed, and glorified, or to be clothed upon with an House from Heaven.
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and however it be dispersed, find out, and rally the several parts together, and unite them one to another? What Impossibility is it, that the despersed parts of a Man's Body should be disposed into their due Scituation and Order,
and however it be dispersed, find out, and rally the several parts together, and unite them one to Another? What Impossibility is it, that the dispersed parts of a Man's Body should be disposed into their due Situation and Order,
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and reduced to a Temper, fit to discharge the Functions and Operations of Life? and that the Soul should be Re-united to a Body thus Restored? How is it impossible? Or why should it be Difficult to him, who did at first frame and temper this Body out of the Dust,
and reduced to a Temper, fit to discharge the Functions and Operations of Life? and that the Soul should be Reunited to a Body thus Restored? How is it impossible? Or why should it be Difficult to him, who did At First frame and temper this Body out of the Dust,
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Or, we may Expostulate, as St. Paul doth, What? Doth it seem incredible to you, that God should raise the Dead? Is there any Atome of our Dust can escape his Knowledge,
Or, we may Expostulate, as Saint Paul does, What? Does it seem incredible to you, that God should raise the Dead? Is there any Atom of our Dust can escape his Knowledge,
though it put on a variety of forms? May not the Substance be intire, notwithstanding all the transforming alterations that can be supposed? The Divine Knowledge being infinite,
though it put on a variety of forms? May not the Substance be entire, notwithstanding all the transforming alterations that can be supposed? The Divine Knowledge being infinite,
and his Providence reaching to the least, as well as to the greatest parts of the World, to the beginning progress and dissolution of every one, he may easily call forth every part,
and his Providence reaching to the least, as well as to the greatest parts of the World, to the beginning progress and dissolution of every one, he may Easily call forth every part,
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than to make both Soul and Body at first? Is not the Blessed Redeemer, who hath all Power in Heaven and Earth, able to make good his Word, who is also the Amen, the faithful and true Witness? and therefore to deceive us with a Promise and Expectation, of what he cannot,
than to make both Soul and Body At First? Is not the Blessed Redeemer, who hath all Power in Heaven and Earth, able to make good his Word, who is also the Amen, the faithful and true Witness? and Therefore to deceive us with a Promise and Expectation, of what he cannot,
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If it be inquired, Where were the Souls of those that were thus raised, during the space between their Death and Resurrection? This being not to be known but by Revelation,
If it be inquired, Where were the Souls of those that were thus raised, during the Molle between their Death and Resurrection? This being not to be known but by Revelation,
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Therefore rejecting all Suppositions that cannot be reconciled to other express Doctrines, and Articles of Christianity, we may say, That either they were received to Heaven, or remained in the Air, at a little distance from the Body;
Therefore rejecting all Suppositions that cannot be reconciled to other express Doctrines, and Articles of Christianity, we may say, That either they were received to Heaven, or remained in the Air, At a little distance from the Body;
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or ill Consequence can be assigned of such a Supposition? If we rather chuse the Third way of solving this, it is considerable what the Apostle Paul speaks of Eutichus, whom he raised from the Dead;
or ill Consequence can be assigned of such a Supposition? If we rather choose the Third Way of solving this, it is considerable what the Apostle Paul speaks of Eutychus, whom he raised from the Dead;
But, The Resurrection of our Blessed Saviour, is the great thing here to be considered, as an Argument both of the Possibility, and Certainty of our Resurrection.
But, The Resurrection of our Blessed Saviour, is the great thing Here to be considered, as an Argument both of the Possibility, and Certainty of our Resurrection.
but that the same Power which raised Christ from the dead, can also quicken our mortal Bodies? when the exceeding greatness of his mighty power, was displayed in 1 Eph. 19.20. raising Christ from the dead? His Resurrection assures us, that his Death and Sacrifice were Satisfactory to the Justice of God:
but that the same Power which raised christ from the dead, can also quicken our Mortal Bodies? when the exceeding greatness of his mighty power, was displayed in 1 Ephesians 19.20. raising christ from the dead? His Resurrection assures us, that his Death and Sacrifice were Satisfactory to the justice of God:
and all the Promises that concern the Blessings of the eyerlasting Covenant, the sure Me•••••• of David, are hereby confirmed, 〈 … 〉 32, 33, 34. We declare unto you 〈 … 〉 how that the Promise which was made 〈 ◊ 〉 the Fathers, God hath fulfilled the 〈 ◊ 〉 unto us their Children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again;
and all the Promises that concern the Blessings of the eyerlasting Covenant, the sure Me•••••• of David, Are hereby confirmed, 〈 … 〉 32, 33, 34. We declare unto you 〈 … 〉 how that the Promise which was made 〈 ◊ 〉 the Father's, God hath fulfilled the 〈 ◊ 〉 unto us their Children, in that he hath raised up jesus again;
he said on this wise, I will give you the sure Mercies of David. And therefore, after his Resurrection, he saluted his Disciples with Peace, John 20.21.
he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David. And Therefore, After his Resurrection, he saluted his Disciples with Peace, John 20.21.
For the guilt of sin being removed, which is the meritorious cause of Death; Death, which is the Punishment, shall not remain, but be swallowed up in Victory;
For the guilt of since being removed, which is the meritorious cause of Death; Death, which is the Punishment, shall not remain, but be swallowed up in Victory;
And, if we believe that Jesus dyed and rose again, even them also which sleep in Jesus, will God bring with him, 1 Thes. 4.14. He that was dead is now alive, and behold he lives for evermore;
And, if we believe that jesus died and rose again, even them also which sleep in jesus, will God bring with him, 1 Thebes 4.14. He that was dead is now alive, and behold he lives for evermore;
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tho he were dead yet shall he live, John 11.25. He is the First born from the dead, and Believers are the Children of the Resurrection, Colos. 1.18. His Resurrection not only proves the possibility of ours, but it is the pledge of the performance.
though he were dead yet shall he live, John 11.25. He is the First born from the dead, and Believers Are the Children of the Resurrection, Colos 1.18. His Resurrection not only Proves the possibility of ours, but it is the pledge of the performance.
But he hath not conquer'd Death for himself alone, but for his Members too, and to them he has promised, that they shall never see Death, or come within the Prospect or Danger of it:
But he hath not conquered Death for himself alone, but for his Members too, and to them he has promised, that they shall never see Death, or come within the Prospect or Danger of it:
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And not only shall not, but cannot dye any more, after the Resurrection, for they shall be equal to the Angels, Luke 20.36. His Victory over Death was declared by his Resurrection, and his entrance into Glory did Compleat the Conquest.
And not only shall not, but cannot die any more, After the Resurrection, for they shall be equal to the Angels, Lycia 20.36. His Victory over Death was declared by his Resurrection, and his Entrance into Glory did Complete the Conquest.
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as other Feasts were, but was to be always on the Morrow after the Passover Sabbath, that so it might fall always on the First day of the Week, the Day of Christ's Resurrection.
as other Feasts were, but was to be always on the Morrow After the Passover Sabbath, that so it might fallen always on the First day of the Week, the Day of Christ's Resurrection.
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As the Offering of the First-fruits amongst the Jews Consecrated all the rest. SECT. IV. Neither can we suppose our Happiness would be compleat, without the Resurrection of the Body.
As the Offering of the Firstfruits among the jews Consecrated all the rest. SECT. IV. Neither can we suppose our Happiness would be complete, without the Resurrection of the Body.
as executing the designs of the Soul. And the members of the Body serve as members of Righteousness, or Sin. The Law of God commands the intire Man, composed of Soul and Body,
as executing the designs of the Soul. And the members of the Body serve as members of Righteousness, or Sin. The Law of God commands the entire Man, composed of Soul and Body,
the Body resolved into dust, or swallowed in the Sea, or consumed by fire: Such promises of the Resurrection are made to Believers for their encouragment and hope.
the Body resolved into dust, or swallowed in the Sea, or consumed by fire: Such promises of the Resurrection Are made to Believers for their encouragement and hope.
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Reason it self would make this Probable. Man being created with a Body and a Soul, which have so natural an Inclination to one another, that there is an appetite and desire,
Reason it self would make this Probable. Man being created with a Body and a Soul, which have so natural an Inclination to one Another, that there is an appetite and desire,
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as well as of Sorrow and Grief, result from, and depend upon this Union: In order therefore to the full and final Felicity that God will confer on some,
as well as of Sorrow and Grief, result from, and depend upon this union: In order Therefore to the full and final Felicity that God will confer on Some,
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and for the greater Misery wherewith divine Justice will punish others, it is very probable from principles of Reason, that God will raise the Bodys of men;
and for the greater Misery wherewith divine justice will Punish Others, it is very probable from principles of Reason, that God will raise the Bodies of men;
And therefore puts the question, If a man dye, shall he live again? And till the appointed time when God should revive him, out of the dust, he would wait for that glorious Change.
And Therefore puts the question, If a man die, shall he live again? And till the appointed time when God should revive him, out of the dust, he would wait for that glorious Change.
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And herein he imitates the manner of the Jews, who were wont familiariy to illustrate the business of the Resurrection, by the similitude of leed sown in the ground, and springing up again.
And herein he imitates the manner of the jews, who were wont familiariy to illustrate the business of the Resurrection, by the similitude of leed sown in the ground, and springing up again.
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And what can we discern in a small corn, or litle seed, of a Tree, with Body, Bark, Branches, Leaves, Flowers, Fruit? and yet afterwards we behold them,
And what can we discern in a small corn, or little seed, of a Tree, with Body, Bark, Branches, Leaves, Flowers, Fruit? and yet afterwards we behold them,
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The Apostle at large Insists on this similitude of seed, to explain the manner of the Resurrection, 1 Cor. 15.35. So also is the Resurrection of the dead , So is this mortal Body to be the seed, and material Principle of our Resurrection:
The Apostle At large Insists on this similitude of seed, to explain the manner of the Resurrection, 1 Cor. 15.35. So also is the Resurrection of the dead, So is this Mortal Body to be the seed, and material Principle of our Resurrection:
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and when he who is our Life shall appear, at the Spring of the Resurrection, we shall also appear with him in Glory, Colos. 3.3, 4. There is a Relative Union between Soul and Body,
and when he who is our Life shall appear, At the Spring of the Resurrection, we shall also appear with him in Glory, Colos 3.3, 4. There is a Relative union between Soul and Body,
And therefore when the Resurrection-Morning comes, it will gladly take the word from Christ, and give that vital touch to the body, that shall revive it;
And Therefore when the Resurrection-Morning comes, it will gladly take the word from christ, and give that vital touch to the body, that shall revive it;
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IF it be inquired, How can the same Body, after so many Changes, be raised and re-united to the Soul? And what need is there of Asscrting, That it shall be the same? It ought to be consider'd, that the very word Resurrection, doth suppose,
IF it be inquired, How can the same Body, After so many Changes, be raised and Reunited to the Soul? And what need is there of Asscrting, That it shall be the same? It ought to be considered, that the very word Resurrection, does suppose,
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We are bid to fear God, who can destroy Soul and Body in Hell, Mat. 10.28. What cause of fear, if this very body be not to be raised? This Corruptible must put on Incorruption, this Mortal put on Immertality:
We Are bid to Fear God, who can destroy Soul and Body in Hell, Mathew 10.28. What cause of Fear, if this very body be not to be raised? This Corruptible must put on Incorruption, this Mortal put on Immertality:
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And how shall the Graves, and Sea give up their Dead at the Last Day, Rev. 20.13. What need of this, if the same Bodies are not to be raised? for they can give up no other Bodies than what they received.
And how shall the Graves, and Sea give up their Dead At the Last Day, Rev. 20.13. What need of this, if the same Bodies Are not to be raised? for they can give up no other Bodies than what they received.
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And as the Body was the Servant of the Soul, in good or evil actions, He that did good or evil in one Body, is not to be Rewarded or Punished in another:
And as the Body was the Servant of the Soul, in good or evil actions, He that did good or evil in one Body, is not to be Rewarded or Punished in Another:
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Upon this account the Primitive Christians were so careful of the Bodies of their deceased Friends, manifesting their belief, that their Souls should meet these Bodies again.
Upon this account the Primitive Christians were so careful of the Bodies of their deceased Friends, manifesting their belief, that their Souls should meet these Bodies again.
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but in another place he doth more particularly speak of it, and more distinctly, viz. 1 Cor. 15.42, 43, 44. 1. That our vile bodies, Sown in Dishonour, shall be Raised in Glory;
but in Another place he does more particularly speak of it, and more distinctly, viz. 1 Cor. 15.42, 43, 44. 1. That our vile bodies, Sown in Dishonour, shall be Raised in Glory;
shall be made Glorious, like the Glorious Body of Christ, Phil. 3.21. That which is sown in dishonour, shall be raised in Glory, and bear the Image of the Heavenly Adam:
shall be made Glorious, like the Glorious Body of christ, Philip 3.21. That which is sown in dishonour, shall be raised in Glory, and bear the Image of the Heavenly Adam:
But, for certain, how vile and mean soever the matter of these bodies now be, however they may corrupt and putrifie in the Grave, they shall come forth in a bright and beautiful form;
But, for certain, how vile and mean soever the matter of these bodies now be, however they may corrupt and putrify in the Grave, they shall come forth in a bright and beautiful from;
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so will their Glorified Bodies from this Earthly House. The very activity, sprightfulness, and joy of their Glorified Souls, will make their faces shine,
so will their Glorified Bodies from this Earthly House. The very activity, sprightfulness, and joy of their Glorified Souls, will make their faces shine,
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The beams of Christ's Glory, who is the Sun of Righteousness, shall reflect a Lustre upon them, besides what shall be transmitted from their Glorified Souls.
The beams of Christ's Glory, who is the Sun of Righteousness, shall reflect a Lustre upon them, beside what shall be transmitted from their Glorified Souls.
For he had the same Lineaments in Tabor, as at the foot of the Mount; otherwise Peter could not have distinguished him from Moses, and Elias. But his Body now in Heaven doth more excel in Glory that Body he had on Earth,
For he had the same Lineaments in Tabor, as At the foot of the Mount; otherwise Peter could not have distinguished him from Moses, and Elias. But his Body now in Heaven does more excel in Glory that Body he had on Earth,
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but now is willing, and hath commanded it should be spoken of, all the World over, that our thoughts and apprehensions may be raised, to consider that Glory, which this did but imperfectly shadow and represent.
but now is willing, and hath commanded it should be spoken of, all the World over, that our thoughts and apprehensions may be raised, to Consider that Glory, which this did but imperfectly shadow and represent.
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and he was forced to cast a Vail upon his Face. One ray of Christs Glory on the Holy Martyr Stephen, made his Countenance shine with an Angelical Lustre.
and he was forced to cast a vail upon his Face. One ray of Christ Glory on the Holy Martyr Stephen, made his Countenance shine with an Angelical Lustre.
Not Spiritual in opposition to Corporeal, that is a Contradiction; but in oppositition to Natural; of a Spiritual Nature in opposition to this infirm flesh;
Not Spiritual in opposition to Corporeal, that is a Contradiction; but in opposition to Natural; of a Spiritual Nature in opposition to this infirm Flesh;
As is the Earthly, such are they that are Earthly, even all of us in our fleshly State having earthly bodies from an earthly Adam, and natural bodies from the natural Adam. And as is the Henvenly, such are they that are Heavenly:
As is the Earthly, such Are they that Are Earthly, even all of us in our fleshly State having earthly bodies from an earthly Adam, and natural bodies from the natural Adam. And as is the Henvenly, such Are they that Are Heavenly:
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And as we have born the Image of the Earthly, in having a Natural Fleshly body, we shall also bear the Image of the Heavenly Adam, in having a Spiritual Body, not needing the use of Meats,
And as we have born the Image of the Earthly, in having a Natural Fleshly body, we shall also bear the Image of the Heavenly Adam, in having a Spiritual Body, not needing the use of Meats,
or Drinks, or any of the refreshments or pleasures of the animal Life, or be imployed in any of those Acts, whereby the body is now denominated Natural, and suited to this Earthly State.
or Drinks, or any of the refreshments or pleasures of the animal Life, or be employed in any of those Acts, whereby the body is now denominated Natural, and suited to this Earthly State.
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shall be invested with Caelestial Qualities, depending wholly on the Soul, and yielding ready obedience, and conformity to its desires and motions, executing all its Commands with pleasure and Dispatch.
shall be invested with Celestial Qualities, depending wholly on the Soul, and yielding ready Obedience, and conformity to its Desires and motions, executing all its Commands with pleasure and Dispatch.
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3. The Bodies of the Saints shall be changed from weak and passive, into Active and Powerful Bodies. Sown in Weakness, but raised in Power. They are now dull and sluggish,
3. The Bodies of the Saints shall be changed from weak and passive, into Active and Powerful Bodies. Sown in Weakness, but raised in Power. They Are now dull and sluggish,
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but then they shall be nimble and active, like the Body of Christ, that, at his Ascension into Heaven, being done in one day, moved many thousands of Miles in an hour;
but then they shall be nimble and active, like the Body of christ, that, At his Ascension into Heaven, being done in one day, moved many thousands of Miles in an hour;
This mortal shall put on Immortality, They shall dye no more, but live for ever. Therefore the day of the Resurrection, is called the Redemption of our Bodies;
This Mortal shall put on Immortality, They shall die no more, but live for ever. Therefore the day of the Resurrection, is called the Redemption of our Bodies;
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such will be the glorious Change, that they cannot dye any more, 20. Luk. 36. They that were raised by Christ when on Earth, they dyed again, their second Life was no more exempt from death,
such will be the glorious Change, that they cannot die any more, 20. Luk. 36. They that were raised by christ when on Earth, they died again, their second Life was no more exempt from death,
Whereas, when our Soul passes into a state of Rest and Joy with Christ, our Flesh rests in Hope that these Bodys shall be raised and reunited to their glorious Souls.
Whereas, when our Soul passes into a state of Rest and Joy with christ, our Flesh rests in Hope that these Bodies shall be raised and Reunited to their glorious Souls.
We must have strange Thoughts of the infinitely wise and holy God, and of his Love and Goodness, to imagin he should give his Creatures such a Knowledge of himself that makes them desire more,
We must have strange Thoughts of the infinitely wise and holy God, and of his Love and goodness, to imagine he should give his Creatures such a Knowledge of himself that makes them desire more,
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Can we think the blessed God would deceive and mock those that desire to seek, and please him? by inabling them to aspire after a Happiness in his presence,
Can we think the blessed God would deceive and mock those that desire to seek, and please him? by enabling them to aspire After a Happiness in his presence,
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and by giving them a Capacity for it, And then to frustrate and disappoint his own work? Can we think, that God would excite their Desires after another,
and by giving them a Capacity for it, And then to frustrate and disappoint his own work? Can we think, that God would excite their Desires After Another,
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and a better state, and yet never admit them to it? Can we imagin that God would raise their Desires from sin and this World, to himself and Heaven,
and a better state, and yet never admit them to it? Can we imagine that God would raise their Desires from since and this World, to himself and Heaven,
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This Evidence and Experience in thy self shall no be deseated in its Tendency and Designt SECT. II. Secondly, In our Contemplation of this happy State, which the saints desire, beyond the Grave, we ought to remember, that though the Glorious Change of the Body be one part, the Felicity of the Soul is the principal one:
This Evidence and Experience in thy self shall no be deseated in its Tendency and Designt SECT. II Secondly, In our Contemplation of this happy State, which the Saints desire, beyond the Grave, we ought to Remember, that though the Glorious Change of the Body be one part, the Felicity of the Soul is the principal one:
Then all our Sins and Failings, all our Follies and Infirmities, all our Wrinkles and Blemishes, all our Transgressions and Imperfections, shall be done away;
Then all our Sins and Failings, all our Follies and Infirmities, all our Wrinkles and Blemishes, all our Transgressions and Imperfections, shall be done away;
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We hope for an inlightened, and inlarged Mind to behold the Excellency and Radiancy of the Divine Perfections, shining in and through our glorified Redeemer.
We hope for an enlightened, and enlarged Mind to behold the Excellency and Radiancy of the Divine Perfections, shining in and through our glorified Redeemer.
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This will oblige the most Improved Saint that ever left this Earth, to cry out with the Queen of Sheba concerning Solomon, that the one half was never told them, was not known or believed before.
This will oblige the most Improved Saint that ever left this Earth, to cry out with the Queen of Sheba Concerning Solomon, that the one half was never told them, was not known or believed before.
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And this is our Comfort, that it will be such, as shall last for ever. If we have any Glymps of him at present by the Light of Faith, we quickly lose the sight again:
And this is our Comfort, that it will be such, as shall last for ever. If we have any Glimpse of him At present by the Light of Faith, we quickly loose the sighed again:
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How soon does an interposing Cloud hide him from us? But the Felicity of the Blessed Vision above, will be permanent, we shall dwell for ever in the joyful Light of his Countenance,
How soon does an interposing Cloud hide him from us? But the Felicity of the Blessed Vision above, will be permanent, we shall dwell for ever in the joyful Light of his Countenance,
and hence it is that we close with what is Present, because we are not equally perswaded of the Truth and Cortainty of what is Future. Let us then indeavour to strengthen, and confirm our Faith. SECT. IV. Fourthly, Let us regulate our Affections and Carriage in this Earthly Tabernacle, as Persons who believe and expect such a glorious Change.
and hence it is that we close with what is Present, Because we Are not equally persuaded of the Truth and Cortainty of what is Future. Let us then endeavour to strengthen, and confirm our Faith. SECT. IV. Fourthly, Let us regulate our Affections and Carriage in this Earthly Tabernacle, as Persons who believe and expect such a glorious Change.
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let us be willing that the outward Man decay, so that the inward Man be renewed, let our Judgment and Esteem, our Desires and Indeavours, our Joys and Sorrows, be rectified and moderated,
let us be willing that the outward Man decay, so that the inward Man be renewed, let our Judgement and Esteem, our Desires and Endeavours, our Joys and Sorrows, be rectified and moderated,
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as to all that refers to the Body, and this Present Life. Let our Eyes and Hearts be fixed on the Heavenly State, let us remember we are a sort of Creatures related to the other World,
as to all that refers to the Body, and this Present Life. Let our Eyes and Hearts be fixed on the Heavenly State, let us Remember we Are a sort of Creatures related to the other World,
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to bring us practically to reckon, and conclude, that the expected Glory that is to be revealed in us, will infinitely out ballance all the sufferings of our present State.
to bring us practically to reckon, and conclude, that the expected Glory that is to be revealed in us, will infinitely out balance all the sufferings of our present State.
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In short, if you believe and expect such a blessed Change, let the Apostles Exhortation take place, to be stedfast, unmovable, allways abounding in the work of the Lord,
In short, if you believe and expect such a blessed Change, let the Apostles Exhortation take place, to be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
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you need not apprehend you shall be loosers, or fear to have a hard Batgain: For your present Sorrows, and sufferings, and difficult Services, can last but a little while,
you need not apprehend you shall be Losers', or Fear to have a hard Batgain: For your present Sorrows, and sufferings, and difficult Services, can last but a little while,
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and last never so long, it shall not be in vain in the Lord, If therefore you thus believe and expect, be perswaded to give all Diligence, adding to your Faith Vertue, to Vertue Knowledg to Knowledg Temperance, to Temperance Patience, to Patience Godliness, to Godliness Brotherlykindness, to Brotherly-kindness Charity, being filled with all the Fruits of Righteousness that are by Christ Jesus to the Glory and Praise of God, that an Entrance may be administred to you abundantly, into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
and last never so long, it shall not be in vain in the Lord, If Therefore you thus believe and expect, be persuaded to give all Diligence, adding to your Faith Virtue, to Virtue Knowledge to Knowledge Temperance, to Temperance Patience, to Patience Godliness, to Godliness Brotherly kindness, to Brotherly kindness Charity, being filled with all the Fruits of Righteousness that Are by christ jesus to the Glory and Praise of God, that an Entrance may be administered to you abundantly, into the everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ.
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and to clear up our Title to that blessed State, which the Followers of Christ do thus earnestly long for? The Promise of the Heavenly Inheritance is annexed to our being born of God, or being born from above; You must therefore look after the Renovation of the Divine Image and Life, by the Spirit of Life and Power in Jesus Christ:
and to clear up our Title to that blessed State, which the Followers of christ do thus earnestly long for? The Promise of the Heavenly Inheritance is annexed to our being born of God, or being born from above; You must Therefore look After the Renovation of the Divine Image and Life, by the Spirit of Life and Power in jesus christ:
and you are so made meet for the Heavenly Inheritance, you cannot have a share in this Blessedness no more than if the legal Bar be not removed by the forgiveness of Sin,
and you Are so made meet for the Heavenly Inheritance, you cannot have a share in this Blessedness no more than if the Legal Bar be not removed by the forgiveness of since,
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Sometimes by Faith, sometimes by Regeneration, sometimes by Heavenly Affections, sometimes by Holy Obedience, and Fruitfulness in Good Works: All must concur to suit us,
Sometime by Faith, sometime by Regeneration, sometime by Heavenly Affections, sometime by Holy obedience, and Fruitfulness in Good Works: All must concur to suit us,
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and love that Degree of Holiness in others, that you have not yet attained your selves? Whether you do not love the Image of God and Christ, wheresoever you can discern it? Whether you do not endeavour to Mortifie the Flesh, not to live or walk after it,
and love that Degree of Holiness in Others, that you have not yet attained your selves? Whither you do not love the Image of God and christ, wheresoever you can discern it? Whither you do not endeavour to Mortify the Flesh, not to live or walk After it,
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depending on Christ his Sacrifice, and Intercession, and Spirit, for all your Grace and Glory; all your Hopes of Acceptance with God, and Capacity, or Title for Communion with him;
depending on christ his Sacrifice, and Intercession, and Spirit, for all your Grace and Glory; all your Hope's of Acceptance with God, and Capacity, or Title for Communion with him;
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Have we not Experienced enough of the Vanity and Vexation of this World, to make us willing of a better Abode? Have we not sinned and suffered enough in this Body, to desire to be uncloathed? at least to wait patiently the Pleasure of God for our Removal? And so glorious is the Change, which Christians expect, that one would think there should rather be need of Patience, to make a Believer wait till then.
Have we not Experienced enough of the Vanity and Vexation of this World, to make us willing of a better Abided? Have we not sinned and suffered enough in this Body, to desire to be Unclothed? At least to wait patiently the Pleasure of God for our Removal? And so glorious is the Change, which Christians expect, that one would think there should rather be need of Patience, to make a Believer wait till then.
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But whatever the exercise of this Patience, under present Burdens may be, we need not doubt but one hours Enjoyment, will make amends for all our Waiting and Preparing.
But whatever the exercise of this Patience, under present Burdens may be, we need not doubt but one hours Enjoyment, will make amends for all our Waiting and Preparing.
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But have great Reason to lament the strangeness of our Thoughts to the Heavenly State, and the faintness of our Desires, when the Promised Felicity is so attractive!
But have great Reason to lament the strangeness of our Thoughts to the Heavenly State, and the faintness of our Desires, when the Promised Felicity is so Attractive!
Do we think we shall live ever the longer for being unwilling to Dye? Can it enter into our Thoughts, that our excessive Love of the Body will procure our Continuance in it?
Do we think we shall live ever the longer for being unwilling to Die? Can it enter into our Thoughts, that our excessive Love of the Body will procure our Continuance in it?
and live with him? Why then do we not aspire more earnestly after this glorious Change? How is it that we groan under the Burdens of this Earthly Tabernacle,
and live with him? Why then do we not aspire more earnestly After this glorious Change? How is it that we groan under the Burdens of this Earthly Tabernacle,
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Will a Sick Man be afraid of his Recovery? Or, a Prisoner tremble at the News of a Goal-delivery? No more should a real Christian be afraid of Death, or unwilling of it:
Will a Sick Man be afraid of his Recovery? Or, a Prisoner tremble At the News of a Goal delivery? No more should a real Christian be afraid of Death, or unwilling of it:
it is to a Believer a quick Passage from Sickness to eternal Health, from Toil and Labour, Captivity and Sorrow, to everlasting Rest, and Liberty, and Joy.
it is to a Believer a quick Passage from Sickness to Eternal Health, from Toil and Labour, Captivity and Sorrow, to everlasting Rest, and Liberty, and Joy.
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I think, ( says Mr. Baxter of Self-denial, p. 202. one, ) God has purposely cloathed your Soul with so poor a Dress, that you should be the less unwilling to be uncloathed;
I think, (Says Mr. Baxter of Self-denial, p. 202. one,) God has purposely clothed your Soul with so poor a Dress, that you should be the less unwilling to be Unclothed;
And yet are you loth to have the Victory, and see your Enemy under your feet? Have you fought your selves into Friendship with it, that you are so tender of it? Do you not know, that when you are the greatest Friends to the Body, it will be the most dangerous Enemy to you? Do not think that it is only Sin, and not the Body, that is the Flesh, which the Scripture calls your Enemy:
And yet Are you loath to have the Victory, and see your Enemy under your feet? Have you fought your selves into Friendship with it, that you Are so tender of it? Do you not know, that when you Are the greatest Friends to the Body, it will be the most dangerous Enemy to you? Do not think that it is only since, and not the Body, that is the Flesh, which the Scripture calls your Enemy:
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and cryed out for more of Heavenly Life and Light, and Love to God! O where is the longing, the rejoycing, the triumphing Faith? VVhere is the pleasant familiarity above, that should make a Thought of Christ and Heaven to be sweeter to me,
and cried out for more of Heavenly Life and Light, and Love to God! Oh where is the longing, the rejoicing, the triumphing Faith? Where is the pleasant familiarity above, that should make a Thought of christ and Heaven to be Sweeten to me,
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than I have yet attained? Is there no more Acquaintance above to be here expected? No livelier sense of future Joys? No sweeter Fore tastes? No fuller silencing of Doubts and Fears? Alas!
than I have yet attained? Is there no more Acquaintance above to be Here expected? No livelier sense of future Joys? No Sweeten Before tastes? No fuller silencing of Doubts and Fears? Alas!
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But yet I would not forsake thy Service, nor change my Master, or my Work. I can say with thy Servant Paul, Act. 27.23. That thou art the God whose I am, and whom I serve.
But yet I would not forsake thy Service, nor change my Master, or my Work. I can say with thy Servant Paul, Act. 27.23. That thou art the God whose I am, and whom I serve.
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— When I have said, VVill the Lord cast off for ever? And will he be favourable no more? My Conscience has replyed, That this is mine Infirmity I never wanted Comfort, because thou ever wantedst Mercy;
— When I have said, Will the Lord cast off for ever? And will he be favourable no more? My Conscience has replied, That this is mine Infirmity I never wanted Comfort, Because thou ever wantedst Mercy;
And this is from meer natural, necessary Inclination, which Free-will hath not full Power against. Death, as the Dissolution of our frame, as the Separation of Soul and Body, cannot, for it self, be loved:
And this is from mere natural, necessary Inclination, which Freewill hath not full Power against. Death, as the Dissolution of our frame, as the Separation of Soul and Body, cannot, for it self, be loved:
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and the weakness of our Grace, the remaining Sense of Sin, with the dreadful Majesty of that God before whom we must appear, joined with our Natural Averseness to Dye, may make us shrink and tremble;
and the weakness of our Grace, the remaining Sense of since, with the dreadful Majesty of that God before whom we must appear, joined with our Natural Averseness to Die, may make us shrink and tremble;
For the Love of God and Christ, and earnest Desires to be like him, and to be with him, seems to be the better half of all Religion, 2 Tim. 4.8. 2 Tit. 13. 2 Pet. 3.12. Not to desire this Blessed Change, is directly a sin against the Gospel, whereby we are called to the obtaining of the Glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
For the Love of God and christ, and earnest Desires to be like him, and to be with him, seems to be the better half of all Religion, 2 Tim. 4.8. 2 Tit. 13. 2 Pet. 3.12. Not to desire this Blessed Change, is directly a since against the Gospel, whereby we Are called to the obtaining of the Glory of our Lord jesus christ.
For there be many such, who desire the Second Coming of Christ unfeignedly, and the Blessed Consequences of it, to whom all the parts of the Heavenly State and Life are sweet and grateful, who live and walk in their Integrity before God,
For there be many such, who desire the Second Coming of christ unfeignedly, and the Blessed Consequences of it, to whom all the parts of the Heavenly State and Life Are sweet and grateful, who live and walk in their Integrity before God,
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or exceed the Pains of Death. (And who knows the divine Supports that may make our Dissolution easie?) yet many a Mother has Courage and Patience, by the Hopes of Life,
or exceed the Pains of Death. (And who knows the divine Supports that may make our Dissolution easy?) yet many a Mother has Courage and Patience, by the Hope's of Life,
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And shall the Knowledge and Expectation of Heaven, and Eternal Life be less powerful, to influence thy Soul against the Fear of Death? How many have been inabled to conquer the Fear of Death,
And shall the Knowledge and Expectation of Heaven, and Eternal Life be less powerful, to influence thy Soul against the fear of Death? How many have been enabled to conquer the fear of Death,
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and been displeased with their Friends, that talked of their Recovery as hopeful, and have told them, that such Discourse was not pleasing, they had rather dye, and be with Christ.
and been displeased with their Friends, that talked of their Recovery as hopeful, and have told them, that such Discourse was not pleasing, they had rather die, and be with christ.
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Is it thy Usefullness to Relations and Friends, or to the Interest of Christ in this World, that makes thee unwilling? Think a little, Are you fitter to Judge and determine of that than he? Can he not do his own Work without thee? Consider therefore, Christians, you that know you cannot have an House above without pulling down this earthly Tabernacle;
Is it thy Usefulness to Relations and Friends, or to the Interest of christ in this World, that makes thee unwilling? Think a little, are you fitter to Judge and determine of that than he? Can he not do his own Work without thee? Consider Therefore, Christians, you that know you cannot have an House above without pulling down this earthly Tabernacle;
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Are you desirous of nothing better than the Fruits of this Earth? What a contempt of God and Christ, What a gratification of the Devil, what a contradiction to your belief and hope, does this Backwardness carry with it? yea a contradiction to the very End and Design of all Religion; which is a dead,
are you desirous of nothing better than the Fruits of this Earth? What a contempt of God and christ, What a gratification of the devil, what a contradiction to your belief and hope, does this Backwardness carry with it? yea a contradiction to the very End and Design of all Religion; which is a dead,
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though you are sensible you draw nearer to the things believed, and hoped for, and that within a little while you expect the Promises will have a full Performance as to you; that you are almost there, where Faith shall pass into Sight and Love;
though you Are sensible you draw nearer to the things believed, and hoped for, and that within a little while you expect the Promises will have a full Performance as to you; that you Are almost there, where Faith shall pass into Sighed and Love;
and grow better? Has this vile and corruptible Flesh been so much your Friend, that you are loth to be uncloathed? What Entertainment have you had in this World, that you should be so loth to leave it? Have your Fears,
and grow better? Has this vile and corruptible Flesh been so much your Friend, that you Are loath to be Unclothed? What Entertainment have you had in this World, that you should be so loath to leave it? Have your Fears,
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and Cares, and Sorrows, by reason of the Body, been so delightful, that you would not that they should have an end, that you do not groan to be cloathed upon with an House from Heaven? Methinks,
and Cares, and Sorrows, by reason of the Body, been so delightful, that you would not that they should have an end, that you do not groan to be clothed upon with an House from Heaven? Methinks,
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if at all we believe and expect it? But this is shameful, to those that profess by Death to expect a freedom from all the incumberances of Flesh and Blood, of bodily Passions and Appetites,
if At all we believe and expect it? But this is shameful, to those that profess by Death to expect a freedom from all the encumbrances of Flesh and Blood, of bodily Passion and Appetites,
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who look for the Light of Gods eternal Favour to shine upon us, and the plentiful pleasant Streams of eternal Goodness, flowing from God and the Lamb, to make our delight, and Joy perfect and everlasting.
who look for the Light of God's Eternal Favour to shine upon us, and the plentiful pleasant Streams of Eternal goodness, flowing from God and the Lamb, to make our delight, and Joy perfect and everlasting.
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A short Account of the Exemplary Character of Mrs. Mary Dootle, with some Passages of her last Sickness. The Conclusion. SECT. I. Lastly, HOW should all this moderate our Sorrow, for the death of our holy Friends and Relations? whose earthly House is pulled down, to enjoy a Heavenly one;
A short Account of the Exemplary Character of Mrs. Marry Dootle, with Some Passages of her last Sickness. The Conclusion. SECT. I. Lastly, HOW should all this moderate our Sorrow, for the death of our holy Friends and Relations? whose earthly House is pulled down, to enjoy a Heavenly one;
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Who groaned, and waited, and longed, for that Disolution, which we unduely Mourn for. Who are pleased with that Translation, and Removal. which we bewail.
Who groaned, and waited, and longed, for that Dissolution, which we unduely Mourn for. Who Are pleased with that translation, and Removal. which we bewail.
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They have received the End of their Faith and Hope, and so attained their desire in the present Salvation of their Souls; and they have Assurance too as to their Bodies, That hereafter they shall be raised,
They have received the End of their Faith and Hope, and so attained their desire in the present Salvation of their Souls; and they have Assurance too as to their Bodies, That hereafter they shall be raised,
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But I fear no such Censube as to what I shall now say concoming Her, whose Death and Funeral brings me here, and gives another Place this day to my Reverend Brother, than this, where he is wont to be.
But I Fear no such Censube as to what I shall now say concoming Her, whose Death and Funeral brings me Here, and gives Another Place this day to my Reverend Brother, than this, where he is wont to be.
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and Acquaintance may be edified, and assisted by it, in their Duty upon such Providences. And I have the less to apprehend of Cavil, or Objection in the present Case,
and Acquaintance may be edified, and assisted by it, in their Duty upon such Providences. And I have the less to apprehend of Cavil, or Objection in the present Case,
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Thirdly, Her Christian Deportment under bodily Infirmities and Sickness, with some more remarkable Passages in this her last Sickness, before she put off this earthly Tabernacle.
Thirdly, Her Christian Deportment under bodily Infirmities and Sickness, with Some more remarkable Passages in this her last Sickness, before she put off this earthly Tabernacle.
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First, as to her Personal, Piety, and general Character as a Christian, That she was truly Serious and Religious in her Youth, and so esteemed and judged abone forty years agoe, was the ground of her being chosen by her Husband,
First, as to her Personal, Piety, and general Character as a Christian, That she was truly Serious and Religious in her Youth, and so esteemed and judged abone forty Years ago, was the ground of her being chosen by her Husband,
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I have many witnesses amongst you, who were acquainted with her serious Piety; and they who knew her best, had abundant proof of her secret Converse with God,
I have many Witnesses among you, who were acquainted with her serious Piety; and they who knew her best, had abundant proof of her secret Converse with God,
I do not understand, (and I like it not the worse) that she pretended to high flights of Confidence and Assurance, which few attain or preserve very long:
I do not understand, (and I like it not the Worse) that she pretended to high flights of Confidence and Assurance, which few attain or preserve very long:
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He who on all accounts was fittest to assist her, endeavoured to let her know the Truth of that Grace, by distinguishing of a threefold Love to Christ a Delighting Love, a Desiring Love, and a Mourning Love: telling her that tho she had not the former of these, to her Comfort:
He who on all accounts was Fittest to assist her, endeavoured to let her know the Truth of that Grace, by distinguishing of a threefold Love to christ a Delighting Love, a Desiring Love, and a Mourning Love: telling her that though she had not the former of these, to her Comfort:
Several years agoe she read much in the practical Writings of Mr. Isaac Ambrose, particularly concerning Eternity, which made a very great Impression on her Mind,
Several Years ago she read much in the practical Writings of Mr. Isaac Ambrose, particularly Concerning Eternity, which made a very great Impression on her Mind,
However under her Doubts and Fears, when the free Grace of God in Christ was discoursed of, she could comfortably say, why then may not such a one as I, be accepted by free Grace in Christ? and hope to be capable of Blessedness in Heaven,
However under her Doubts and Fears, when the free Grace of God in christ was discoursed of, she could comfortably say, why then may not such a one as I, be accepted by free Grace in christ? and hope to be capable of Blessedness in Heaven,
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Some times by reason of the disorder of the Blood and Spirits, the Holiest servants of God may be either Lumpish and Melancholy; or else Feverish and Phrenetcal:
some times by reason of the disorder of the Blood and Spirits, the Holiest Servants of God may be either Lumpish and Melancholy; or Else Feverish and Phrenetcal:
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Praying particularly for her Son, whom she had the Comfort to see setled in the Sacred Work of the Ministry, that God would furnish him with suitable Strength of Body and Spirit,
Praying particularly for her Son, whom she had the Comfort to see settled in the Sacred Work of the Ministry, that God would furnish him with suitable Strength of Body and Spirit,
Not long before she died, she thankfully owned the Goodness of God to her, in the Spiritual Assistance and Comfort, she received by such Relations, who had an Interest in Heaven,
Not long before she died, she thankfully owned the goodness of God to her, in the Spiritual Assistance and Comfort, she received by such Relations, who had an Interest in Heaven,
when her Husband and Son had both been Praying for her, with great Fervency and inlargedness of Heart,) What a Mercy is it, that I should have such Relations, to plead with God for me.
when her Husband and Son had both been Praying for her, with great Fervency and inlargedness of Heart,) What a Mercy is it, that I should have such Relations, to plead with God for me.
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Under this Head, I might add somewhat of her Carriage even to Servants, to whom she gave the most Seasonable Counsel, particularly in her last Sickness, to the Servant that attended her, to be much in Reading the Holy Scriptures, to value Catechising,
Under this Head, I might add somewhat of her Carriage even to Servants, to whom she gave the most Seasonable Counsel, particularly in her last Sickness, to the Servant that attended her, to be much in Reading the Holy Scriptures, to valve Catechising,
and be diligent in learning the Principles of Religion, to be faithful in her Place, &c. But this leads me, SECT. V. Thirdly, To the Last Scene of her Life, to speak of her deportment under Bodily Weakness and Pains;
and be diligent in learning the Principles of Religion, to be faithful in her Place, etc. But this leads me, SECT. V. Thirdly, To the Last Scene of her Life, to speak of her deportment under Bodily Weakness and Pains;
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under which her Patience and Submission were very becoming, and truly Christian. VVhen a day or two before she died, her Relations seemed more than usually concerned;
under which her Patience and Submission were very becoming, and truly Christian. When a day or two before she died, her Relations seemed more than usually concerned;
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And the Night before she died, after a little silence, when she was questioned concerning her Thoughts, VVhat she was thinking of? She Answered Three things, (which are fit for all of us often to think of) a Deceitful Heart, a Painful Death, and a Tempting Devil:
And the Night before she died, After a little silence, when she was questioned Concerning her Thoughts, What she was thinking of? She Answered Three things, (which Are fit for all of us often to think of) a Deceitful Heart, a Painful Death, and a Tempting devil:
God restrained the last, and carried her above the Fear, and Feeling of the Second: for though she said, She feared a hard Death, as many Holy Persons do.
God restrained the last, and carried her above the fear, and Feeling of the Second: for though she said, She feared a hard Death, as many Holy Persons do.
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VVhen the 17th Chapter of John was Read to her, where are those remarkable Consolatory words of Christ, Father, I will, that those whom thou hast given me, may be with me, to behold my Glory;
When the 17th Chapter of John was Read to her, where Are those remarkable Consolatory words of christ, Father, I will, that those whom thou hast given me, may be with me, to behold my Glory;
though she could hardly speak, so as to be heard, she made a shift to say, O Excellent, Excellent; expressing her Faith, and Hope, and Joy, as far as her weakness would permit.
though she could hardly speak, so as to be herd, she made a shift to say, Oh Excellent, Excellent; expressing her Faith, and Hope, and Joy, as Far as her weakness would permit.
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and of an Interest in Christ? And yet when any of those holy expressions she used were repeated in Praver to God, by those who assisted her, She desired, no such Speeches of hers should be mentioned to God;
and of an Interest in christ? And yet when any of those holy expressions she used were repeated in Prayer to God, by those who assisted her, She desired, no such Speeches of hers should be mentioned to God;
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but the Spirit, that raised Christ from the Dead, shall quicken our Mortal Bodies, and make them like to his most glorious Body, that with Soul and Body we may be for ever with the Lord.
but the Spirit, that raised christ from the Dead, shall quicken our Mortal Bodies, and make them like to his most glorious Body, that with Soul and Body we may be for ever with the Lord.
See Dr. Peirson. Dr, Towerson, &c. on the Creed. Art. XI. of the Resurrection of the Body. And Mr. Baoeter 's Saints Rest, Part 1. Chap. 5. and Self-denial, Chap. 38.
See Dr. Peirson. Dr, Towerson, etc. on the Creed. Art. XI. of the Resurrection of the Body. And Mr. Baoeter is Saints Rest, Part 1. Chap. 5. and Self-denial, Chap. 38.
Si quidem Sola Anima praeclaras edidit Officii Actiones Jola eriam Coronetur. Sin autem Corpus quoque partem sustinuerit Certaminum, coronetur etiam Anima unà cum ipso Corpore. Hoc enim justum, & aquum, & Convenicntissimum est. Isid. Pelus. lib. 4. Epist. 201.
Si quidem Sola Anima praeclaras edidit Officii Actiones Jola eriam Coronetur. since autem Corpus quoque partem sustinuerit Certaminum, coronetur etiam Anima unà cum ipso Corpore. Hoc enim Justum, & aquum, & Convenicntissimum est. Isidore Pelus. lib. 4. Epistle 201.
