The youngmans guide in his way to heaven: or, A cabinet of rich jewels, left and bequeathed to all young persons by the reverend Mr. John Shrenock. B.D. Who dyed in the flower of his age, lying but seven days on his death bed; during which space of time, he wrought this sermon: desiring it might be preached at his funeral, and published for the benefit of all persons both young and old. With his last prayers. Licensed and entred according to order.
THis whole Chaper, with the next, ar• nothing but a recital of the Acts of good King Josiah: he was a holy and good King as any we read of in the book of God,
THis Whole Chaper, with the next, ar• nothing but a recital of the Acts of good King Josiah: he was a holy and good King as any we read of in the book of God,
and Molten Images, and they brake down the Altar of Baal in his presence, ver. 3, 4. And when he had destroyed all the Idol• Worship, he set up the worship of the true God,
and Melted Images, and they brake down the Altar of Baal in his presence, ver. 3, 4. And when he had destroyed all the Idol• Worship, he Set up the worship of the true God,
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Reason, 1. Because youth is the fittest time Remember thy Creator in the days of thy Youth saith Solomon. Eccles. 12.1. Not a few spar• hours, as one well notes, but days, every da• working;
Reason, 1. Because youth is the Fittest time remember thy Creator in the days of thy Youth Says Solomon. Eccles. 12.1. Not a few spar• hours, as one well notes, but days, every da• working;
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But one thing is needful, Mary hath chosen the good part that shall not be taken from her she had chosen Christ, she had got a saving interest in Christ which is this one thing necessary.
But one thing is needful, Marry hath chosen the good part that shall not be taken from her she had chosen christ, she had god a Saving Interest in christ which is this one thing necessary.
Again, Remember thy Creator presently, instantly for thou knowest not whether thou shall ever attain to age, thou know'st not what a day may bring forth,
Again, remember thy Creator presently, instantly for thou Knowest not whither thou shall ever attain to age, thou Knowest not what a day may bring forth,
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Alas how many youngmen, when God calls for the Primrose of their youth and vigor, put him off with the trembling joynts of Old age. Never had youth better opprotunities of being good than now, in these golden Sun-shining days of the Gospel, wherein God and Christ and the holy Spirit, are offer'd in the Gospel to sinners,
Alas how many Young men, when God calls for the Primrose of their youth and vigor, put him off with the trembling Joints of Old age. Never had youth better opprotunities of being good than now, in these golden Sunshining days of the Gospel, wherein God and christ and the holy Spirit, Are offered in the Gospel to Sinners,
therefore consider Reader seriously on these things, Oh consider young Men, young Women, all persons in general, that this is the acceptable time, this is thy day of grace,
Therefore Consider Reader seriously on these things, O Consider young Men, young Women, all Persons in general, that this is the acceptable time, this is thy day of grace,
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The Ancients (saith Erasmus) paint Time with an hairy Forehead, but bald behind, to signifie that whilst a man hath opportunity before him he may lay hold of it,
The Ancients (Says Erasmus) paint Time with an hairy Forehead, but bald behind, to signify that while a man hath opportunity before him he may lay hold of it,
Now in the flower of your days, remember your Creator and having begun well, continue in well doing, knowing your Labour shall not be vain in the Lord;
Now in the flower of your days, Remember your Creator and having begun well, continue in well doing, knowing your Labour shall not be vain in the Lord;
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you have a great many enemies, the Flesh, the World and the Devil, and against these must thou be always striving and keeping a strict watch, or thou wilt be overcome.
you have a great many enemies, the Flesh, the World and the devil, and against these must thou be always striving and keeping a strict watch, or thou wilt be overcome.
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Young Women, let me intreat you in the bowels of love, and out of compassion to your immortal souls, that our Saviour so dearly bought with his most precious blood, to leave off those patchings and paintings, which are the Devils badgges.
Young Women, let me entreat you in the bowels of love, and out of compassion to your immortal Souls, that our Saviour so dearly bought with his most precious blood, to leave off those patchings and paintings, which Are the Devils badgges.
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as Towers and Bulls, (as they call them) and other ridiculous Fashions, and gaudy Lascivious Attire, not becoming Women professing Godliness, 1. Tim. 2.7.8. saith St. Paul.
as Towers and Bulls, (as they call them) and other ridiculous Fashions, and gaudy Lascivious Attire, not becoming Women professing Godliness, 1. Tim. 2.7.8. Says Saint Paul.
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as much as to say, Thou mayest if thou wilt take thy pleasure and ease, and satisfie thy vain appetite, with all manner of pleasures that this world will afford,
as much as to say, Thou Mayest if thou wilt take thy pleasure and ease, and satisfy thy vain appetite, with all manner of pleasures that this world will afford,
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those sins that thou hast committed in secret, shall be brought to light, and •ring thee to Judgment, where thou must give an account of every idle word,
those Sins that thou hast committed in secret, shall be brought to Light, and •ring thee to Judgement, where thou must give an account of every idle word,
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and thy immortal Soul? I have read of a young Man that was very much giv'n to pleasure, he standing by St. Ambrose, and seeing his most excellent Death, turn'd to the other young men by him,
and thy immortal Soul? I have read of a young Man that was very much given to pleasure, he standing by Saint Ambrose, and seeing his most excellent Death, turned to the other young men by him,
and said Oh that I might live with you and dye with him. Again, there is a Curse of insatiableness in the Creature, Eccles. 1.8. The Eye is not saiisfied with seeing, nor the Ear with hearing, Pleasure (saith one) is a beautiful Harlot, sitting in her Charriot, whose Wheels are Pride and Gluttony, Lust and Idleness:
and said O that I might live with you and die with him. Again, there is a Curse of insatiableness in the Creature, Eccles. 1.8. The Eye is not saiisfied with seeing, nor the Ear with hearing, Pleasure (Says one) is a beautiful Harlot, sitting in her Chariot, whose Wheels Are Pride and Gluttony, Lust and Idleness:
the two Horses are Prosperity and Abundance: the two Drivers, Idleness and Security: her Attendants are Grief, Guilt and too late Repentance, Death and Ruin.
the two Horses Are Prosperity and Abundance: the two Drivers, Idleness and Security: her Attendants Are Grief, Gilded and too late Repentance, Death and Ruin.
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Rashness unmans a man, and will put him upon things below manhood. Should I discover the many evils that attend Rashness which usually Reigns in Youth.
Rashness unmans a man, and will put him upon things below manhood. Should I discover the many evils that attend Rashness which usually Reigns in Youth.
The fourth sin attending Youth is, mocking and Scoffing at Religion, and those that are holier than themselves Job. 30 3, 4. But now, saith he, they that are younger than I have me in derision.
The fourth since attending Youth is, mocking and Scoffing At Religion, and those that Are Holier than themselves Job. 30 3, 4. But now, Says he, they that Are younger than I have me in derision.
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Doth not this age abound with too many Scoffers at Religion, I leave any indifferent party to judge? The Athenians scoffing at Silasis Wife, had like to cause the destruction of their City, her Husband was so incensed against them.
Does not this age abound with too many Scoffers At Religion, I leave any indifferent party to judge? The Athenians scoffing At Silasis Wife, had like to cause the destruction of their city, her Husband was so incensed against them.
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The fifth Sin attending Youth is Lust and Wantonness which caused St. Paul to admonish Timothy, to flee worldly Lust, notwithstanding Timothy was a chast Youth:
The fifth since attending Youth is Lust and Wantonness which caused Saint Paul to admonish Timothy, to flee worldly Lust, notwithstanding Timothy was a chaste Youth:
The poor youngman that murthered his fellow servant, Thomas Savage by name, confessed that the sin of Whoredom and Sabbath-breaking brought him to the Gallows.
The poor Young man that murdered his fellow servant, Thomas Savage by name, confessed that the since of Whoredom and Sabbath-breaking brought him to the Gallows.
Sixthly, another grievous sin too much practised by youth, is swearing, how too common is it, in many places in City and Country, by men, women and children, notwithstanding the foulness, vileness;
Sixthly, Another grievous since too much practised by youth, is swearing, how too Common is it, in many places in city and Country, by men, women and children, notwithstanding the foulness, vileness;
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Remember that God will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain, Ex. 20. He that maketh no conscience of small Oaths, will not stick at great Ones.
remember that God will not hold him guiltless that Takes his name in vain, Ex. 20. He that makes no conscience of small Oaths, will not stick At great Ones.
Again, I shall speak a few words to Young men. 1. As a Child under tuition of thy parent• 2. As a Prentice under tuition of a Master. • As a child in the first place, be diligent to serv• God, hear the word preached, read the Scriptures diligently and other good Books, be sur• to pray to God morning and evening, according to the example of holy David, if thou can not pray, buy a Book of Godly prayers till God shall enable thee to pray without a Book.
Again, I shall speak a few words to Young men. 1. As a Child under tuition of thy parent• 2. As a Prentice under tuition of a Master. • As a child in the First place, be diligent to serv• God, hear the word preached, read the Scriptures diligently and other good Books, be sur• to pray to God morning and evening, according to the Exampl of holy David, if thou can not pray, buy a Book of Godly Prayers till God shall enable thee to pray without a Book.
I shall not be large in this, but refer thee t• an excellent sheet named, Mr. Baxters direction for Family Duties, containing the duty of parent• to children, children to parents, Masters to Servants, and servants to masters.
I shall not be large in this, but refer thee t• an excellent sheet nam, Mr. Baxter's direction for Family Duties, containing the duty of parent• to children, children to Parents, Masters to Servants, and Servants to Masters.
First, be faithful and honest in that calling that God hath called thee to, giving respect to thy master and mistress, obey the• in all their lawful commands, hear the advice of S. Paul, Servants be obedient to your masters, in singleness of heart, Eph, 6, avoiding all ••fering and making away thy masters goods read the pattern of a good servant in that o• Joseph, Gen. 30. he was so just, that his master committed all his goods into his possession, and he missed nothing;
First, be faithful and honest in that calling that God hath called thee to, giving respect to thy master and mistress, obey the• in all their lawful commands, hear the Advice of S. Paul, Servants be obedient to your Masters, in singleness of heart, Ephesians, 6, avoiding all ••fering and making away thy Masters goods read the pattern of a good servant in that o• Joseph, Gen. 30. he was so just, that his master committed all his goods into his possession, and he missed nothing;
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thus discoursing with Death in the habit of a Mower, with a Sythe in his hand cutting down the life of Man, (for all flesh is grass) Isa. 40. and wilt thou not spare any Person, saith the young man. I spare none, saith Death;
thus discoursing with Death in the habit of a Mower, with a Sith in his hand cutting down the life of Man, (for all Flesh is grass) Isaiah 40. and wilt thou not spare any Person, Says the young man. I spare none, Says Death;
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for without Conversion there is no salvation: Except you be born again, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, Joh. 3.3 St. Austins Conversion was on this wise, He heard a voice from Heaven, saying, take up and Read, and in opening the New Testament he fell upon the place of Romans 13.13.14.
for without Conversion there is no salvation: Except you be born again, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, John 3.3 Saint Austins Conversion was on this wise, He herd a voice from Heaven, saying, take up and Read, and in opening the New Testament he fell upon the place of Romans 13.13.14.
The Scripture so wrough• upon him, as it was the means of his conversio• St. Cyprian was converted by reading the fir•• Chapter of Jonah. Junius was converted by reading the first chapt. of John the Evangelist.
The Scripture so wrough• upon him, as it was the means of his conversio• Saint Cyprian was converted by reading the fir•• Chapter of Jonah. Junius was converted by reading the First Chapter. of John the Evangelist.
Many more Examples might be produced to exctie young Persons to the Study of the Scriptures, thou dost not know but it may have the same influence on thy hard heart to softe• it and thy proud spirits to humble them, an• your sinful natures to change them,
Many more Examples might be produced to exctie young Persons to the Study of the Scriptures, thou dost not know but it may have the same influence on thy hard heart to softe• it and thy proud spirits to humble them, an• your sinful nature's to change them,
Again further consider O all young person• if in the spring and morning of your days yo• do not bring forth fruits to God, it is ver• much if you do ever,
Again further Consider Oh all young person• if in the spring and morning of your days yo• do not bring forth fruits to God, it is ver• much if you do ever,
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and St. John had those Divine revelations when he was aged in years and grace. I say that God doth make large discoveries of himself to aged Christians.
and Saint John had those Divine revelations when he was aged in Years and grace. I say that God does make large discoveries of himself to aged Christians.
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Let me exhort you young Men and young Women in the words of that antient and faithful Servant of Jesus Christ, T. Brooks, saith he, As you love your precious souls,
Let me exhort you young Men and young Women in the words of that ancient and faithful Servant of jesus christ, T. Brooks, Says he, As you love your precious Souls,
Oh what a 〈 ◊ 〉 thing is your life, but a span, a dream, a wi• a shadow, a post, swifter than a post, Job 7. • Remember that you are all going to your long 〈 ◊ 〉 to the house of Eternity;
O what a 〈 ◊ 〉 thing is your life, but a span, a dream, a wi• a shadow, a post, swifter than a post, Job 7. • remember that you Are all going to your long 〈 ◊ 〉 to the house of Eternity;
and how few are there t• take notice of it? yea in a moment we shall 〈 ◊ 〉 down into the grave and come up no m•• How these Meditations much trouble a Pers•• King, that having took a view of his vast Ar• wept to think that within an hundred ye• not one of them would be left alive.
and how few Are there t• take notice of it? yea in a moment we shall 〈 ◊ 〉 down into the grave and come up no m•• How these Meditations much trouble a Pers•• King, that having took a view of his vast Ar• wept to think that within an hundred ye• not one of them would be left alive.
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for you are almost within the dread•• noise of the Milstone of Gods wrath, and 〈 ◊ 〉 ratling of fiery Chains of the prisoners of He•• Oh dolorous out-cries,
for you Are almost within the dread•• noise of the Millstone of God's wrath, and 〈 ◊ 〉 rattling of fiery Chains of the Prisoners of He•• O dolorous Outcries,
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There you may hear those •ursed tormented sinners, crying out in the ve•y anguish of their spirits, Oh when the Lord of •lory was at the door knocking, we would not let 〈 ◊ 〉 in,
There you may hear those •ursed tormented Sinners, crying out in the ve•y anguish of their spirits, O when the Lord of •lory was At the door knocking, we would not let 〈 ◊ 〉 in,
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and know that you are co•• within the hearing of the Heavenly Songs, Etern•• Triumphs and Hallelujahs of the Saints and Glorious Angels in your Fathers house, where there 〈 ◊ 〉 fulness of Joy and Pleasure for evermore, Psal• 16.11. St. Jerom used to say, That whether he 〈 ◊ 〉 or drink, I hear the voice sound in my ear, Arise 〈 ◊ 〉 dead and come to Judgment.
and know that you Are co•• within the hearing of the Heavenly Songs, Etern•• Triumphos and Hallelujahs of the Saints and Glorious Angels in your Father's house, where there 〈 ◊ 〉 fullness of Joy and Pleasure for evermore, Psal• 16.11. Saint Jerome used to say, That whither he 〈 ◊ 〉 or drink, I hear the voice found in my ear, Arise 〈 ◊ 〉 dead and come to Judgement.
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every nigh• when thou goest to bed, and every morning have some serious thoughts of Death and Eternity, let it be by the Pen of a Diamond writ••• on your hearts.
every nigh• when thou goest to Bed, and every morning have Some serious thoughts of Death and Eternity, let it be by the Pen of a Diamond writ••• on your hearts.
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