Two funeral sermons preached in St. Saviour's Church in Dartmouth Together with a preface, giving some account of the reasons, why they are now made publick. By Humfry Smith, M.A. and vicar there. Licens'd, Feb. 23. 1689/90. Z. Isham.
so it removes all the false Colours which are apt to cozen us. David, according to the Opinion of several Commentators, labour'd under some extraordinary pressure;
so it removes all the false Colours which Are apt to cozen us. David, according to the Opinion of several Commentators, laboured under Some extraordinary pressure;
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And hereupon we have him mounted up a degree higher than ordinary above Earthly things, freed from the false Notions and Opinions of the World, stript of all the prejudices of sensuality,
And hereupon we have him mounted up a degree higher than ordinary above Earthly things, freed from the false Notions and Opinions of the World, stripped of all the prejudices of sensuality,
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as here render'd agreeably to the manifest design of the Psalmist in this place, give us an account of humane life, the condition of Mankind in this present World.
as Here rendered agreeably to the manifest Design of the Psalmist in this place, give us an account of humane life, the condition of Mankind in this present World.
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Namely these four, 1. The Persons concern'd. 2. Their Business, or constant Employment. 3. The Scene of their Travel. 4. The Assurance with which the Psalmist thus represents them.
Namely these four, 1. The Persons concerned. 2. Their Business, or constant Employment. 3. The Scene of their Travel. 4. The Assurance with which the Psalmist thus represents them.
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All are concluded, from him that's clothed in Purple, to him that's cover'd with Rags: from the Prince on the Throne, to the Slave that grindeth at the Mill. Secondly, Their Business, or Employment:
All Are concluded, from him that's clothed in Purple, to him that's covered with Rags: from the Prince on the Throne, to the Slave that grindeth At the Mill. Secondly, Their Business, or Employment:
For as some •ead, Man walketh in a vain shew, so others have it, •s a vain shew: according to the usage of Scri•ture in some places, applying this Shadow not •o the Scene of his motion, but to the Man •imself.
For as Some •ead, Man walks in a vain show, so Others have it, •s a vain show: according to the usage of Scri•ture in Some places, applying this Shadow not •o the Scene of his motion, but to the Man •imself.
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Man passeth on as a Shadow, as a sha•ow that declineth or fleeth away. Or, understand•ng the word to signifie an Image, it agrees to •im also, to wit, a thing that (according to •hat seems the meaning of an Ancient Writer •n this place) is acted,
Man passes on as a Shadow, as a sha•ow that declineth or fleeth away. Or, understand•ng the word to signify an Image, it agrees to •im also, to wit, a thing that (according to •hat seems the meaning of an Ancient Writer •n this place) is acted,
Fourthly, and lastly, We have in the words the •onfirmation of this Sentence of David, Surely. •e declares it with great assurance, having doubt•ss consider'd the reasons which support it,
Fourthly, and lastly, We have in the words the •onfirmation of this Sentence of David, Surely. •e declares it with great assurance, having doubt•ss considered the Reasons which support it,
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The things we find in the Text being thus •articularly noted, the summ of what it aims at •ppears to be this, That this mortal life is a very empty thing:
The things we find in the Text being thus •articularly noted, the sum of what it aims At •ppears to be this, That this Mortal life is a very empty thing:
Whatever Opinions, my Brethren, we are ap• to take up about our present abode, it will certainly be found, upon a due examination, a• Condition very unsatisfactory, void of every thing, that is a solid Foundation of Happines• or Contentment.
Whatever Opinions, my Brothers, we Are ap• to take up about our present Abided, it will Certainly be found, upon a due examination, a• Condition very unsatisfactory, void of every thing, that is a solid Foundation of Happines• or Contentment.
You are to observe however, that this is a•serted concerning humane life as humane, ab•stracted from those Spiritual things, which giv• it something of Being;
You Are to observe however, that this is a•serted Concerning humane life as humane, ab•stracted from those Spiritual things, which giv• it something of Being;
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without the Improvements of Grace, which add some solidity eve• to the most fleeting things, and bring in som• imperfect Felicity, where was nothing else bu• Misery.
without the Improvements of Grace, which add Some solidity eve• to the most fleeting things, and bring in som• imperfect Felicity, where was nothing Else bu• Misery.
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Indeed it must be granted, that this present •ife, tho' it may yield some real Happiness to •hem, that seek it in the ways of God, cannot yet afford a perfect Happiness. Something of substantial good such Persons will be able to find, very low however in the degree,
Indeed it must be granted, that this present •ife, though it may yield Some real Happiness to •hem, that seek it in the ways of God, cannot yet afford a perfect Happiness. Something of substantial good such Persons will be able to find, very low however in the degree,
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to the Scenes of which he compares the several states or changes of our life. Things that may please, surprize or amaze, according to the different Designs of the Contriver:
to the Scenes of which he compares the several states or changes of our life. Things that may please, surprise or amaze, according to the different Designs of the Contriver:
We need instance in no other places of Scripture, but that which purposely treats of this argument, the Book of Ecclesiastes. Solomon, the Author of it, was the Person who made the most diligent search into the things of this life;
We need instance in no other places of Scripture, but that which purposely treats of this argument, the Book of Ecclesiastes. Solomon, the Author of it, was the Person who made the most diligent search into the things of this life;
Thou hast tried, saith the Emperour Marcus Antoni•us to himself, 〈 ◊ 〉 hast tried to •••d Felicity in the things of this World, having wandred through so great a part of them:
Thou hast tried, Says the Emperor Marcus Antoni•us to himself, 〈 ◊ 〉 hast tried to •••d Felicity in the things of this World, having wandered through so great a part of them:
He, who was Lord of more Kingdoms, than that King of Israel was of great Towns, declares, That he could not discover in them all NONLATINALPHABET, the means or ingredients of living Happily.
He, who was Lord of more Kingdoms, than that King of Israel was of great Towns, declares, That he could not discover in them all, the means or ingredients of living Happily.
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Many of the wiser Heathens had such low Sentiments of these transitory things, that they would not so much as allow them to be called Beings, ascribing that name to the Divine Essence alone.
Many of the Wiser heathens had such low Sentiments of these transitory things, that they would not so much as allow them to be called Beings, ascribing that name to the Divine Essence alone.
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The God infinitely existing of and from himself deserves the name of Being; but the corruptible things, we convers• with, are too empty and vain to claim tha• Title.
The God infinitely existing of and from himself deserves the name of Being; but the corruptible things, we convers• with, Are too empty and vain to claim tha• Title.
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This it is probable enough he took from tha• Inscription in an Egyptian Temple, giving som• account of the nature of the Divinity suppose• to dwell in it:
This it is probable enough he took from tha• Inscription in an Egyptian Temple, giving som• account of the nature of the Divinity suppose• to dwell in it:
For a more distinct view of the vanity of this present Life, it will be convenient a little to consider these three things: The Enjoyments of it. The Designs of it. The Continuance of it. 1. The Enjoyments of it:
For a more distinct view of the vanity of this present Life, it will be convenient a little to Consider these three things: The Enjoyments of it. The Designs of it. The Continuance of it. 1. The Enjoyments of it:
And now, certainly, a little Enquiry into the Nature of them, a few serious Reflections on the Experience we have already had of them, will abundantly discover their Emptiness.
And now, Certainly, a little Enquiry into the Nature of them, a few serious Reflections on the Experience we have already had of them, will abundantly discover their Emptiness.
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And can these, any, or all of these contrive an Happiness, or purchase for us any real Contentment? Should you make a trial of all the Pleasures that are under the Sun (those Pleasures which chain the Senses,
And can these, any, or all of these contrive an Happiness, or purchase for us any real Contentment? Should you make a trial of all the Pleasures that Are under the Sun (those Pleasures which chain the Senses,
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How many degrees down must a Reasonable and Immortal Spirit be sunk, before it can begin to perceive any taste in them? Its nobler Faculties must be all bound 〈 ◊ 〉, and laid asleep:
How many Degrees down must a Reasonable and Immortal Spirit be sunk, before it can begin to perceive any taste in them? Its Nobler Faculties must be all bound 〈 ◊ 〉, and laid asleep:
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it must become an unthinking inconsiderate thing, like the Soul of a Beast. And whensoever it recovers its own Liberty, and the use of its proper Powers:
it must become an unthinking inconsiderate thing, like the Soul of a Beast. And whensoever it recovers its own Liberty, and the use of its proper Powers:
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and there see him with a mighty diligence endeavouring to secure a sort of things so transitory, that they even make to themselves wings, and fly away:
and there see him with a mighty diligence endeavouring to secure a sort of things so transitory, that they even make to themselves wings, and fly away:
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a sort of things, which moth and rust corrupt, and thieves break through and steal. See him there, laying up his heaps of Cares, making to himself a Thorny Pillow, which will disturb his rest, and interrupt his sleep.
a sort of things, which moth and rust corrupt, and thieves break through and steal. See him there, laying up his heaps of Cares, making to himself a Thorny Pillow, which will disturb his rest, and interrupt his sleep.
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He, that, from being the King of a little Country, carried his Dominion over the greatest part of the then known World, could not yet find enough to satisfie his thirst of Glory.
He, that, from being the King of a little Country, carried his Dominion over the greatest part of the then known World, could not yet find enough to satisfy his thirst of Glory.
and noise, and slavery, it unavoidably engageth in? What is there to ballance all the danger and fatal issues of it? What is there, I say, to do all these things;
and noise, and slavery, it avoidable engageth in? What is there to balance all the danger and fatal issues of it? What is there, I say, to do all these things;
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Having food and raiment, saith St. Paul, let us be therewith content: And the advice hath this strong Reason to back it, viz. That in having these two things, we have all that is really useful.
Having food and raiment, Says Saint Paul, let us be therewith content: And the Advice hath this strong Reason to back it, viz. That in having these two things, we have all that is really useful.
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yet the pursuit of that good is so difficult in it self, and often meets with so many cross Accidents, that to be busie in it, is altogether vain and foolish:
yet the pursuit of that good is so difficult in it self, and often meets with so many cross Accidents, that to be busy in it, is altogether vain and foolish:
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The Man who plods and flatters, undertakes the vilest Employments, and sets himself out to the basest drudgery, complys with every Interest, is made a Property at pleasure,
The Man who plods and flatters, undertakes the Vilest Employments, and sets himself out to the Basest drudgery, complies with every Interest, is made a Property At pleasure,
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He that is eager too in the pursuit of knowledg, pursues a thing, which, without a divin• Stamp upon it to set it above the World, is nothing else but vanity. Solomon reckons it last indeed;
He that is eager too in the pursuit of knowledge, pursues a thing, which, without a divin• Stamp upon it to Set it above the World, is nothing Else but vanity. Solomon reckons it last indeed;
Justin Martyr, being a Heathen, was ca•ried with a great deal of earnestness to the stud• of the Grecian Learning, pass'd through the sev•ral Schools of Aristotle, Pythagoras, and Pla• sought very curiously for something satisfacto• amongst all their Precepts and Discoveries;
Justin Martyr, being a Heathen, was ca•ried with a great deal of earnestness to the stud• of the Grecian Learning, passed through the sev•ral Schools of Aristotle, Pythagoras, and Pla• sought very curiously for something satisfacto• among all their Precepts and Discoveries;
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bu• nothing of that kind was it possible for him 〈 ◊ 〉 meet with, till he en•ountered a plain aged Chr•stian, who talk'd of Revelation and a Messiah• who reason'd of Bliss and Immortality, Rede•ption and eternal Glory.
bu• nothing of that kind was it possible for him 〈 ◊ 〉 meet with, till he en•ountered a plain aged Chr•stian, who talked of Revelation and a Messiah• who reasoned of Bliss and Immortality, Rede•ption and Eternal Glory.
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He that by an uninterrupted course of study, and diligence, and valour, and success, had rais'd himself to a height, that no man ever arriv'd at before.
He that by an uninterrupted course of study, and diligence, and valour, and success, had raised himself to a height, that no man ever arrived At before.
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B•t this is not the Lot, continues he, of those alone who commit themselves to the Faith of the Seas. One Man miscarries through the defects of his Armour, another by the fall of his Chariot,
B•t this is not the Lot, continues he, of those alone who commit themselves to the Faith of the Seas. One Man miscarries through the defects of his Armour, Another by the fallen of his Chariot,
a Vapour is chosen, something exhaled out of the Earth on a suddain, and toss'd away with the Wind. What is your life? it is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and •hen vanisheth away.
a Vapour is chosen, something exhaled out of the Earth on a sudden, and tossed away with the Wind. What is your life? it is even a vapour, that appears for a little time, and •hen Vanishes away.
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let us consider a little how many Thousand very tende• Parts are necessary to keep on the work of Life and withal what variety of disorders all thes• parts are constantly liable to:
let us Consider a little how many Thousand very tende• Parts Are necessary to keep on the work of Life and withal what variety of disorders all thes• parts Are constantly liable to:
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And then it wi• appear unto us one of the greatest wonders th• whole Creation presents us with, that such thing• as we are, should be able to continue, not fo• twenty, or thirty, or forty years;
And then it wi• appear unto us one of the greatest wonders th• Whole Creation presents us with, that such thing• as we Are, should be able to continue, not fo• twenty, or thirty, or forty Years;
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Wilt thou (says Solomon, speaking of some Temporary Enjoyments) set thine eyes upon that which is not? Wilt thou be fond of what has no real Being, doat upon Shew,
Wilt thou (Says Solomon, speaking of Some Temporary Enjoyments) Set thine eyes upon that which is not? Wilt thou be found of what has no real Being, dote upon Show,
declaim'd earnestly against his former course of Life, and resolved now for a Philosophical Retirement, to spend all the little time should be further allow'd him, in a happy Ease and Tranquillity.
declaimed earnestly against his former course of Life, and resolved now for a Philosophical Retirement, to spend all the little time should be further allowed him, in a happy Ease and Tranquillity.
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(1.) Consider this Life, as it appears in the day of Affliction: Consider it as the Warmth and Sunshine cease, as the Clouds gather over your Heads, and a Storm approacheth.
(1.) Consider this Life, as it appears in the day of Affliction: Consider it as the Warmth and Sunshine cease, as the Clouds gather over your Heads, and a Storm Approaches.
What taste have ye, O all ye Earthly things, what Relish, what Sweetness is there in you at such a time as this is? What Refreshment has the Man, who lies scorching upon his Bed, who is tortur'd with Pain,
What taste have you, O all you Earthly things, what Relish, what Sweetness is there in you At such a time as this is? What Refreshment has the Man, who lies scorching upon his Bed, who is tortured with Pain,
when he came to die, amongst all the Learning of the Sons of Men, which he had survey'd, amongst all the numerous Books and Manuscripts he had perus'd and was Master of, could not meet with any thing that gave the satisfaction to his Soul, which he found in these words of St. Paul: The grace of God, which bringeth salvation, hath appeared •o all men;
when he Come to die, among all the Learning of the Sons of Men, which he had surveyed, among all the numerous Books and Manuscripts he had perused and was Master of, could not meet with any thing that gave the satisfaction to his Soul, which he found in these words of Saint Paul: The grace of God, which brings salvation, hath appeared •o all men;
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2. If our Condition is so vain a thing, then hence also let us be stir'd up to vigorous and hearty endeavours after a better. Tho' our present Habitation,
2. If our Condition is so vain a thing, then hence also let us be stirred up to vigorous and hearty endeavours After a better. Though our present Habitation,
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but all things Pure, Clear, and Admirable, of a Goodness more extensive than our very Desires, Brighter than ten thousand Suns, and as Lasting as Eternity:
but all things Pure, Clear, and Admirable, of a goodness more extensive than our very Desires, Brighter than ten thousand Suns, and as Lasting as Eternity:
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And Oh, my Brethren, shall we not now think it worthy of our thoughts and our care? Shall we any of us neglect any longer to comply with those methods, which Heaven hath found out for transplanting of us from Vanity and Trouble into Bliss and Immortality?
And O, my Brothers, shall we not now think it worthy of our thoughts and our care? Shall we any of us neglect any longer to comply with those methods, which Heaven hath found out for transplanting of us from Vanity and Trouble into Bliss and Immortality?
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But it is a faith that worketh by love, a due conformity to all the Evangelical Proposals, a working continually with fear and trembling, a having our Minds above the World, using it so as if we us'd it not.
But it is a faith that works by love, a due conformity to all the Evangelical Proposals, a working continually with Fear and trembling, a having our Minds above the World, using it so as if we used it not.
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and shall we stand at the difficulty of them, since they lead to real and lasting Good? Shall we be discourag'd in an undertaking, that will advance us above the Vanity of this present Life, add some solidity even to these fleeting things, converting our perishing Riches into an Heavenly Treasure,
and shall we stand At the difficulty of them, since they led to real and lasting Good? Shall we be discouraged in an undertaking, that will advance us above the Vanity of this present Life, add Some solidity even to these fleeting things, converting our perishing Riches into an Heavenly Treasure,
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Thirdly and Lastly, our Estate at present being vain, let us account the possession of that better one, we have been speaking of no evil. Let us not be unwilling to enter,
Thirdly and Lastly, our Estate At present being vain, let us account the possession of that better one, we have been speaking of no evil. Let us not be unwilling to enter,
Indeed for those, who are without the Pale of the Church, or for the negligent within it, to be amazed at the Apprehensions of death, is but what is natural, is but what is too reasonable.
Indeed for those, who Are without the Pale of the Church, or for the negligent within it, to be amazed At the Apprehensions of death, is but what is natural, is but what is too reasonable.
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that though they are Israelites travelling for Ca••aan, they have not quite forgot the things of Egypt; that some remains are still in them of the Love of this present World,
that though they Are Israelites traveling for Ca••aan, they have not quite forgotten the things of Egypt; that Some remains Are still in them of the Love of this present World,
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and the Power of Religion has new form'd o•• Hearts, we shall be ready to say under the expectation of our own deaths, with an humble Confidence in the Merits of our Redeemer, Come Lord Jesus, come quickly;
and the Power of Religion has new formed o•• Hearts, we shall be ready to say under the expectation of our own death's, with an humble Confidence in the Merits of our Redeemer, Come Lord jesus, come quickly;
so I am not sufficiently qualified to give you the perfect Character of him. Our Christian hope is, that he hath exchanged a Scene of Vanity for eternal Glory.
so I am not sufficiently qualified to give you the perfect Character of him. Our Christian hope is, that he hath exchanged a Scene of Vanity for Eternal Glory.
A Task somewhat like it is that, which a more excellent Person, by a much more excellent Spirit, is engaged in here in this Book of Ecclesiastes. He gave his heart to seek and to search out by wisdom, concerning all things that are done under heaven;
A Task somewhat like it is that, which a more excellent Person, by a much more excellent Spirit, is engaged in Here in this Book of Ecclesiastes. He gave his heart to seek and to search out by Wisdom, Concerning all things that Are done under heaven;
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The general Design of the Preacher in these words seems plain enough, they being a declaration, that in the accounts of Happiness, the Condition of the dead is to be prefer'd to that of the living.
The general Design of the Preacher in these words seems plain enough, they being a declaration, that in the accounts of Happiness, the Condition of the dead is to be preferred to that of the living.
I shall consider the words according to their literal meaning, which I take to be this, That the miseries mankind is expos'd to in this present Life, are sufficient to make them consider Death as a thing of advantage.
I shall Consider the words according to their literal meaning, which I take to be this, That the misery's mankind is exposed to in this present Life, Are sufficient to make them Consider Death as a thing of advantage.
But, tho' the wiser Heathen for the most part could not hope for a return of the Body from the Grave, they could however consider it there as silent and at rest, they could perceive an end of all the Labours, Pains, and Grievances of it.
But, though the Wiser Heathen for the most part could not hope for a return of the Body from the Grave, they could however Consider it there as silent and At rest, they could perceive an end of all the Labours, Pains, and Grievances of it.
and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward? Who by the Light of Reason can be certain (for so some understand the place) of any such difference? Or, according to others, who is able to state the difference right, declaring the things of each? Some of the learned Heathen fancied that the Soul, immediately as the Body becomes unfit for it, vanisheth into the soft Air:
and the Spirit of the beast that Goes downward? Who by the Light of Reason can be certain (for so Some understand the place) of any such difference? Or, according to Others, who is able to state the difference right, declaring the things of each? some of the learned Heathen fancied that the Soul, immediately as the Body becomes unfit for it, Vanishes into the soft Air:
and whatsoever abode the Soul, in case it survives, is to have after Death, it could not easily be believed more inconvenient than the Prison it now dwels in.
and whatsoever Abided the Soul, in case it survives, is to have After Death, it could not Easily be believed more inconvenient than the Prison it now dwells in.
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And declarations of the same kind are often •et with in the Books of the Gentiles. Seneca considering the wretched Circumstances of humane Life, wonder'd at •he disproportion between the Inn and •he Guest, thence concluding, that so Noble a Being could not be design'd •or so vile an Habitation.
And declarations of the same kind Are often •et with in the Books of the Gentiles. Senecca considering the wretched circumstances of humane Life, wondered At •he disproportion between the Inn and •he Guest, thence concluding, that so Noble a Being could not be designed •or so vile an Habitation.
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He is, says he, at first the •eakest, and always after the most sickly thing. Other Animals are acquainted with necessary Arts without the trouble of Instruction;
He is, Says he, At First the •eakest, and always After the most sickly thing. Other Animals Are acquainted with necessary Arts without the trouble of Instruction;
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Indeed, he that duly considers the Thraldom of an Intellectual Being, as it is now fetter'd i• this Prison of Earth, made liable to so many Impressions, discomposed and agitated by so many Passions,
Indeed, he that duly considers the Thraldom of an Intellectual Being, as it is now fettered i• this Prison of Earth, made liable to so many Impressions, discomposed and agitated by so many Passion,
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that e•ther God, who made him, design'd him at firs• for greater Misery than the rest of the Creature• or else (which is indeed the truth) that he is tumbled down from his Original Perfection,
that e•ther God, who made him, designed him At firs• for greater Misery than the rest of the Creature• or Else (which is indeed the truth) that he is tumbled down from his Original Perfection,
And now it was the view of such disorders and perplexities of Life which gave the chief occasion to those Heathens themselves, to bestow so frequently their Commendations on Death.
And now it was the view of such disorders and perplexities of Life which gave the chief occasion to those heathens themselves, to bestow so frequently their Commendations on Death.
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To prove that the great pretenders of the World are mistaken in their thoughts of Felicity, h• walks along with them a little in their own Path, to search it out.
To prove that the great pretenders of the World Are mistaken in their thoughts of Felicity, h• walks along with them a little in their own Path, to search it out.
that spake also of beast• and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes seems here to take Man for the subject of hi• Philosophy, considering him and his Happiness as to be known by the help alone of m•er unenlightened Reason.
that spoke also of beast• and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of Fish seems Here to take Man for the Subject of hi• Philosophy, considering him and his Happiness as to be known by the help alone of m•er unenlightened Reason.
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The Grea• God, who is the Lord of Death, and whose Commands it always obeys, hath been pleas'd to acquaint us with the things which he himself hath appointed to succeed it.
The Grea• God, who is the Lord of Death, and whose Commands it always obeys, hath been pleased to acquaint us with the things which he himself hath appointed to succeed it.
All the sorts of mankind come, you know, under one or other of these two denominations, Righteous and Wicked. Now the words of Solomon, in the Text, being indefinite,
All the sorts of mankind come, you know, under one or other of these two denominations, Righteous and Wicked. Now the words of Solomon, in the Text, being indefinite,
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that •e hard and untractable a great while under the continued calls of unwearied Mercy, do treasure up wrath against the day of wrath, do encrease the Measures of Vengeance according to the proportions of their Crimes.
that •e hard and untractable a great while under the continued calls of unwearied Mercy, do treasure up wrath against the day of wrath, do increase the Measures of Vengeance according to the proportions of their Crimes.
that is the obstinacy of those, who contemn'd the preaching of Lot was not to such a height as theirs who rejected the many Overtures and Miracles of the Messiah himself,
that is the obstinacy of those, who contemned the preaching of Lot was not to such a height as theirs who rejected the many Overtures and Miracles of the Messiah himself,
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but then to those that have been sincerely conformable to the Precepts of the Holy Jesus, and have secured an Interest in his Mediation, they fully agree.
but then to those that have been sincerely conformable to the Precepts of the Holy jesus, and have secured an Interest in his Mediation, they Fully agree.
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I shall put you in mind of some of them, these two ways, viz. by shewing you a little, 1. What Death delivers the righteous from. 2. What it gives possession of.
I shall put you in mind of Some of them, these two ways, viz. by showing you a little, 1. What Death delivers the righteous from. 2. What it gives possession of.
God hath not design'd for his Servants while on Earth serene and Halcyon days; but leaves them even to more than the ordinary inconveniences of a mortal condition.
God hath not designed for his Servants while on Earth serene and Halcyon days; but leaves them even to more than the ordinary inconveniences of a Mortal condition.
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When that strange Plague in the time of Gallus and Volusianus passing through Arabia and Egypt, and destroying mightily as it past, came at length into Africa, some of the Christians there wonder'd, that it made no distinction between the Professors and the Enemies of the True Religion.
When that strange Plague in the time of Gallus and volusianus passing through Arabia and Egypt, and destroying mightily as it passed, Come At length into Africa, Some of the Christians there wondered, that it made no distinction between the Professors and the Enemies of the True Religion.
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But their excellent Bishop in that admirable discourse he wrote on that occasion, earnestly reprov'd in them so gross an ignorance of the Nature and Designs of the Gospel they pretended to:
But their excellent Bishop in that admirable discourse he wrote on that occasion, earnestly reproved in them so gross an ignorance of the Nature and Designs of the Gospel they pretended to:
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Our Saviour seems indeed once to have given his Disciples a Promise of Temporal Felicity, that those Houses and Lands which were lost for the sake of him,
Our Saviour seems indeed once to have given his Disciples a Promise of Temporal Felicity, that those Houses and Lands which were lost for the sake of him,
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As for this present Life, if Happiness is to be measur'd by the outward appearance, the followers of Jesus are ordinarily the greatest Wretches in the World:
As for this present Life, if Happiness is to be measured by the outward appearance, the followers of jesus Are ordinarily the greatest Wretches in the World:
Besides those troubles which (as we have seen) are natural to Mankind, there are other labours and sorrows belonging to them that follow a Leader who conquer'd through Sufferings.
Beside those Troubles which (as we have seen) Are natural to Mankind, there Are other labours and sorrows belonging to them that follow a Leader who conquered through Sufferings.
The sense of much pollution, of a constant deficiency, which hath frequently too betray'd him into grosser sins, perplexeth the penitent and humble Soul,
The sense of much pollution, of a constant deficiency, which hath frequently too betrayed him into grosser Sins, perplexes the penitent and humble Soul,
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till at length Death brings him an happy quiet, dissolves his substance, and throughly purgeth out the inherent dross, gives his Soul the purity of an Angelical Nature,
till At length Death brings him an happy quiet, dissolves his substance, and thoroughly Purgeth out the inherent dross, gives his Soul the purity of an Angelical Nature,
by which we are commanded to all the difficulties of a Militant state, to stand fast, to watch, to strive, to fight, to put on the whole Armour of God, and use it with all the Skill and Courage we are able.
by which we Are commanded to all the difficulties of a Militant state, to stand fast, to watch, to strive, to fight, to put on the Whole Armour of God, and use it with all the Skill and Courage we Are able.
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The Apostle recommending to the converted Jews the Example of our Lord, presents him under the following Character, A sufferer of the contradiction of sinners, a Person set out as the common mark of Contempt and Obloquy.
The Apostle recommending to the converted jews the Exampl of our Lord, presents him under the following Character, A sufferer of the contradiction of Sinners, a Person Set out as the Common mark of Contempt and Obloquy.
(4.) Death is that which delivers from the malice of the Devil, secures for ever from that envious Spirit, which if he despairs of the final overthrow of the Righteous:
(4.) Death is that which delivers from the malice of the devil, secures for ever from that envious Spirit, which if he despairs of the final overthrow of the Righteous:
The most High, for reasons of Wisdom and Mercy, gave the Enjoyments of his Servant Job into the power of Satan: and so the next news we hear of that good Man is, that he is strip• of all things,
The most High, for Reasons of Wisdom and Mercy, gave the Enjoyments of his Servant Job into the power of Satan: and so the next news we hear of that good Man is, that he is strip• of all things,
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The Almighty indeed hath promis'd to defend his Chosen, to set an Hedge about them, and even a Guard of Angels to secure them from the power of the Devil.
The Almighty indeed hath promised to defend his Chosen, to Set an Hedge about them, and even a Guard of Angels to secure them from the power of the devil.
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How much more precious then is that thing, which adorns the Soul, being now purg'd from all its stains and spots, with a Luster beyond that of all the Jewels or Precious Stones in the World Indeed, Death is the thing which turns a poor imprison'd Spirit, wearied with the confinement,
How much more precious then is that thing, which adorns the Soul, being now purged from all its stains and spots, with a Luster beyond that of all the Jewels or Precious Stones in the World Indeed, Death is the thing which turns a poor imprisoned Spirit, wearied with the confinement,
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and then certainly in respect of such Persons, you will be •eady to joyn with the Preacher, and praise the •ead, which are already dead, more than the living, which are yet alive.
and then Certainly in respect of such Persons, you will be •eady to join with the Preacher, and praise the •ead, which Are already dead, more than the living, which Are yet alive.
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And yet after we have thus fill'd our Minds with the most Glorious Idea's, and form'd a No•ion of the highest Happiness which can be imagined, we still know but in part,
And yet After we have thus filled our Minds with the most Glorious Idea's, and formed a No•ion of the highest Happiness which can be imagined, we still know but in part,
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so Eye hath not seen, nor Ear heard, neither hath it enter'd into the Heart of Man to conceive the things which God hath prepar'd •or them that love him.
so Eye hath not seen, nor Ear herd, neither hath it entered into the Heart of Man to conceive the things which God hath prepared •or them that love him.
Particularly to manifest the Faith of those Advantages the true Christian •inds in Death beyond those of Life (for that is •he sense I shall chiefly have regard to now •n the Application) in the three following In•tances.
Particularly to manifest the Faith of those Advantages the true Christian •inds in Death beyond those of Life (for that is •he sense I shall chiefly have regard to now •n the Application) in the three following In•tances.
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1. A contempt of this present Condition. 2. A comfortable expectation of a Discharge from it. 3. Contentment, on the Departure of our Christian Friends.
1. A contempt of this present Condition. 2. A comfortable expectation of a Discharge from it. 3. Contentment, on the Departure of our Christian Friends.
And consider I pray you now a little, whether any thing mixt with Ingredients of so much bitterness, can indeed please our Taste, or draw our Affection?
And Consider I pray you now a little, whither any thing mixed with Ingredients of so much bitterness, can indeed please our Taste, or draw our Affection?
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Think thus on the condition of things here below, and then tell me whether this be a state to be desir'd? Whether here it is that we should be willing to set up our rest?
Think thus on the condition of things Here below, and then tell me whither this be a state to be desired? Whither Here it is that we should be willing to Set up our rest?
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but to the Labours, the Difficulties, the Watchings, the Fastings, the Strivings, the Conflicts, the Groans, the Tears of a Condition of Temptations, of a Self-denying Religion.
but to the Labours, the Difficulties, the Watchings, the Fastings, the Strivings, the Conflicts, the Groans, the Tears of a Condition of Temptations, of a Self-denying Religion.
If, according to the saying of an ancient Father, it be allowable for that Person to be desirous of Life, whom the World fawns upon, whom a flattering and deceitful Age allures with the Baits of Earthly Pleasures,
If, according to the saying of an ancient Father, it be allowable for that Person to be desirous of Life, whom the World fawns upon, whom a flattering and deceitful Age allures with the Baits of Earthly Pleasures,
A Person in his Circumstances, one would think, should be so far from being in love with this mortal Condition, that did he not know it to be his Duty not to deliver up this Fort of his Body, which the Great King hath entrusted him with, till a Summons comes from him, he would earnestly desire to be rid of it as soon as may be.
A Person in his circumstances, one would think, should be so Far from being in love with this Mortal Condition, that did he not know it to be his Duty not to deliver up this Fort of his Body, which the Great King hath Entrusted him with, till a Summons comes from him, he would earnestly desire to be rid of it as soon as may be.
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2. The next thing I am to perswade you to, from the Consideration of the Advantages of Death above Life, is, a comfortable expectation of a Discharge from it.
2. The next thing I am to persuade you to, from the Consideration of the Advantages of Death above Life, is, a comfortable expectation of a Discharge from it.
Strong assurances of Infinite Happiness in another World are the rewards of strong Christians, and to obtain them, meddle not with the unsearchable Decrees of God Almighty;
Strong assurances of Infinite Happiness in Another World Are the rewards of strong Christians, and to obtain them, meddle not with the unsearchable Decrees of God Almighty;
He alone hath ground for such a Comfortable dependance, whose Conscience witnesseth to the Truth of this, that his Faith hath been active, that he hath endeavour'd,
He alone hath ground for such a Comfortable dependence, whose Conscience Witnesseth to the Truth of this, that his Faith hath been active, that he hath endeavoured,
and whom therefore Justin Martyr doubts not to call in part a Christian, is said to have refresh'd himself with such Meditations as these which follow, between his Condemnation and Execution.
and whom Therefore Justin Martyr doubts not to call in part a Christian, is said to have refreshed himself with such Meditations as these which follow, between his Condemnation and Execution.
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However, tho' this be not positively asserted by me, yet that I am hastning to that Divine Being, who is the best Master in the World, is what I most stedfastly affirm.
However, though this be not positively asserted by me, yet that I am hastening to that Divine Being, who is the best Master in the World, is what I most steadfastly affirm.
And Cato, before-mention'd, cry'd out, saying, O the happy day when I shall be admitted to the Assembly of departed Souls, being freed from the present hurry and corruption.
And Cato, beforementioned, cried out, saying, Oh the happy day when I shall be admitted to the Assembly of departed Souls, being freed from the present hurry and corruption.
reckons up the fatal Symptoms of that strange Disease, and tells them they were design'd to manifest the Excellency of their Faith, to discover to the World a Constancy unshaken amidst those Ruines of Mankind.
reckons up the fatal Symptoms of that strange Disease, and tells them they were designed to manifest the Excellency of their Faith, to discover to the World a Constancy unshaken amid those Ruins of Mankind.
Christians then were not discompos'd on the apprehensions of Death, when in despite of the greatest opposition, they made it their only business to fit and prepare for it. But,
Christians then were not discomposed on the apprehensions of Death, when in despite of the greatest opposition, they made it their only business to fit and prepare for it. But,
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and to make our selves like those unaccountable Worshippers, whom Plutarch mentions, who, as they pray'd to their Deity, bestow'd a good name upon the Dead,
and to make our selves like those unaccountable Worshippers, whom Plutarch mentions, who, as they prayed to their Deity, bestowed a good name upon the Dead,
but withall, desir'd that they might have none of them in their Houses. I would not have you ignorant, saith the Apostle, concerning them that are asleep;
but withal, desired that they might have none of them in their Houses. I would not have you ignorant, Says the Apostle, Concerning them that Are asleep;
Now the time, the happy time of Release is come, when a Christian expos'd to Griefs and Sorrows, Weariness and Temptations, enjoys his everlasting Freedom.
Now the time, the happy time of Release is come, when a Christian exposed to Griefs and Sorrows, Weariness and Temptations, enjoys his everlasting Freedom.
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particularly in the present case, from that part which it was the good Pleasure of Providence he should act, from that Office of Magistracy, which, I doubt not, he very unwillingly engaged in,
particularly in the present case, from that part which it was the good Pleasure of Providence he should act, from that Office of Magistracy, which, I doubt not, he very unwillingly engaged in,
Si renunciâsti seculo, si abjecisti vitia, si jam non moveris ad peccatum, sed mortuus es ad peccatum, melior es illo qui vivit peccato, & •rit in te mors ista laudabilis. O•igen. in Num. 12. Homil. 7.
Si renunciâsti seculo, si abjecisti Vices, si jam non moveris ad peccatum, sed Mortuus es ad peccatum, melior es illo qui vivit Peccato, & •rit in te mors ista laudabilis. O•igen. in Num. 12. Homily 7.
Haud absimile est istud Comici apud Athenaeum NONLATINALPHABET. Deipnosoph. l. 6. p. 223. Haec S. Chrysostomus, & similia ferè Olympiodorus in Catena in Job.
Haud absimile est istud Comici apud Athenaeum. Deipnosophist. l. 6. p. 223. Haec S. Chrysostom, & Similar ferè Olympiodorus in Catena in Job.
Non videmus quam multa nos incommoda exagitant, quam malè nobis conveniat hoc corpus? — Hoc evenire solet in alieno habitantibus. Seneca Epist. 120.
Non Videmus quam Multa nos Incommoda exagitant, quam malè nobis Conveniat hoc corpus? — Hoc evenire Solent in alieno habitantibus. Senecca Epistle 120.
O ignaros malorum suorum quibus non mors ut optimum naturae inventum laudatur! Senec. de Consolat. ad Marc. c. 20. NONLATINALPHABET. Aeschylus apud Plutarch. Tom. 2. 〈 ◊ 〉. 106. Multi extitêre, qui non nasci optimum censerent, aut quam ocyssimè aboleri. •li•. Secundus Nat. Histor. in Praefat. ad lib. 7. ad ea, ut videtur, respiciens quae dicta sunt de Sileno, Alcidamo & pluribus aliis à Cicerone Tuscul. quaest. lib. 1. Haec ubi res fortuna malè divisit — exaequat omnia — Haec est, inquam, quae effecit ut nasci non sit supplici•m; quae efficit ut non concidam adversus minas casuum — Seneca ubi supra. NONLATINALPHABET. Haec de •rausis populo Thraciae Herodotus lib. 5. §. 4.
O ignaros malorum suorum quibus non mors ut optimum naturae Inventum laudatur! Seneca de Consolate. ad Marc. c. 20.. Aeschylus apud Plutarch. Tom. 2. 〈 ◊ 〉. 106. Multi extitêre, qui non Nasci optimum censerent, Or quam ocyssimè aboleri. •li•. Secundus Nat. History in Praeface ad lib. 7. ad ea, ut videtur, respiciens Quae dicta sunt de Sileno, Alcidamo & Pluribus Others à Cicerone Tuscul Question. lib. 1. Haec ubi Rest fortuna malè Divided — exaequat omnia — Haec est, inquam, Quae effecit ut Nasci non sit supplici•m; Quae efficit ut non concidam Adversus minas casuum — Senecca ubi supra.. Haec de •rausis populo Thraciae Herodotus lib. 5. §. 4.
Gravius est enim ad peccatum vivere quam in peccato mori; quia impius quam diu vivit peccatum auget: Si moriatur peccare desinit. S. Ambr. de bono Mortis, c. 7. NONLATINALPHABET. S Chrysost. Tom. 1. p. 734. Edit. Savil. Simile quiddam habet divinus ille Philosophus Boetius lib 4. Pros. 4. Si nequitia miseros facit, miserior sit necesse est diuturnior nequam.
Gravius est enim ad peccatum vivere quam in Peccato Mori; quia Impius quam Diu vivit peccatum auget: Si moriatur Peccare desinit. S. Ambrose de Bono Mortis, c. 7.. S Chrysostom Tom. 1. p. 734. Edit. Savil Simile Quiddam habet Divine Isle Philosophus Boethius lib 4. Pros. 4. Si Nequitia miseros facit, miserior fit Necessary est diuturnior nequam.
Mortuus praefertur viventi quia peccare desivit. Mortuo praefertur qui natus non est; quia peccare nescivit. S. Ambros. Exposit. in Psal. 118. Serm. 18. vid S. Hieronym. in Ec cl. 4.
Mortuus praefertur viventi quia Peccare desivit. Mortuo praefertur qui Born non est; quia Peccare nescivit. S. Ambos Exposit. in Psalm 118. Sermon 18. vid S. Jerome. in Ec cl. 4.
At enim quosdam movet quod aequaliter cum gentilibus nostros morbi istius valetudo corripiat; quasi ad hoc crediderit Christianus, &c. Cyprian. de Mortalitate, p. 158. Edit. Oxon.
At enim Quosdam Movet quod aequaliter cum Gentiles nostros Morbi This valetudo Corripiat; quasi ad hoc crediderit Christian, etc. Cyprian. de Mortalitate, p. 158. Edit. Oxford
Ejus est in mundo diu velle remanere, quem mundus oblectat, quem seculum blandiens atque decipiens illecebris terrenae voluptatis invitat. S. Cypri••, de Mortalit. p. 165.
His est in mundo Diu velle remanere, Whom World oblectat, Whom seculum blandiens atque decipiens illecebris Terrenae voluptatis invitat. S. Cypri••, de Mortality. p. 165.
