The whole parable of Dives and Lazarus explain'd and apply'd being several sermons preached in Cripplegate and Lothbury churches / by Joseph Stevens ...
THE Pharisees, who were present at our Saviour's Conference with his Disciples, in the former part of this Chapter, were so netled at his pithy and home discourse, that they mocked at,
THE Pharisees, who were present At our Saviour's Conference with his Disciples, in the former part of this Chapter, were so nettled At his pithy and home discourse, that they mocked At,
namely, Covetousness and Uncharitableness: He therefore, to convince them of their Folly, and, if possible, to reduce them to a more generous and humane frame of Spirit, ushers in a very notable and affecting Parable, adorned with illustrious Instances,
namely, Covetousness and Uncharitableness: He Therefore, to convince them of their Folly, and, if possible, to reduce them to a more generous and humane frame of Spirit, ushers in a very notable and affecting Parable, adorned with illustrious Instances,
and furnished with memorable Characters: There was, says he, a certain noble Man, who lived softly, had many Attendants, full Tables, a stately Palace, every thing that was great, good, and desirable in this Life.
and furnished with memorable Characters: There was, Says he, a certain noble Man, who lived softly, had many Attendants, full Tables, a stately Palace, every thing that was great, good, and desirable in this Life.
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And there was a poor indigent Man, called by the Name of Lazarus, destitute of a comfortable Habitation, his Belly pinched with hunger, his Spirits languishing for want of reviving draughts, his Countenance dejected and fading,
And there was a poor indigent Man, called by the Name of Lazarus, destitute of a comfortable Habitation, his Belly pinched with hunger, his Spirits languishing for want of reviving draughts, his Countenance dejected and fading,
that which is swept up with the rest of the litter, and thrown out of Doors to the Dunghil, was all that this distressed Lazarus most importunately desired, to allay the gripes and gnawings which sharp Hunger had created within him:
that which is swept up with the rest of the litter, and thrown out of Doors to the Dunghill, was all that this distressed Lazarus most importunately desired, to allay the gripes and gnawings which sharp Hunger had created within him:
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But though his Necessities were so pressing, his Request so modest and reasonable, and his Sores so angry and painful, (enough to have melted down an obdurate Heart into pity,
But though his Necessities were so pressing, his Request so modest and reasonable, and his Sores so angry and painful, (enough to have melted down an obdurate Heart into pity,
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and to have obliged the meanest Person to have spared from himself, and nourished such an afflicted Soul,) yet this avaricious and impregnable Wretch turns a deaf'ned Ear, casts a disdainful Eye upon,
and to have obliged the Meanest Person to have spared from himself, and nourished such an afflicted Soul,) yet this avaricious and impregnable Wretch turns a deafened Ear, Cast a disdainful Eye upon,
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Thus these Creatures supplied the Necessities of afflicted Lazarus, by the instinct of Nature, more than their Masters by all the Tyes and Obligations of Reason.
Thus these Creatures supplied the Necessities of afflicted Lazarus, by the instinct of Nature, more than their Masters by all the Ties and Obligations of Reason.
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unless wraped up in the Womb of Ingratitude, have denied a small part of so vast an Income to this importunate Beggar; much less have refus'd him that inconsiderable Request of his,
unless wrapped up in the Womb of Ingratitude, have denied a small part of so vast an Income to this importunate Beggar; much less have refused him that inconsiderable Request of his,
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But brutishly forgetting from whence his Riches sprang, and greedily fixing his Heart upon them, concludes it Prodigality and ill Husbandy to part with any thing,
But brutishly forgetting from whence his Riches sprang, and greedily fixing his Heart upon them, concludes it Prodigality and ill Husbandy to part with any thing,
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they were so to Abraham, Lot, Isaac, and Jacob; to Job, David, and Joseph of Arimathea: but such was the stupid brutishness of this Miser, he contracted such an inordinate love to his Estate, that he had quite lost all Humanity and Compassion:
they were so to Abraham, Lot, Isaac, and Jacob; to Job, David, and Joseph of Arimathea: but such was the stupid brutishness of this Miser, he contracted such an inordinate love to his Estate, that he had quite lost all Humanity and Compassion:
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His only care was to keep what he had, drowning his Senses in Gluttony, Drunkenness, and all kinds of Sensuality, never once thinking of a life to come;
His only care was to keep what he had, drowning his Senses in Gluttony, drunkenness, and all Kinds of Sensuality, never once thinking of a life to come;
but O sad Catastrophe, and dismal change of Things! Riches, tho' they defend from Hunger, Thirst, and other exterior contingencies, yet they cannot bribe,
but Oh sad Catastrophe, and dismal change of Things! Riches, though they defend from Hunger, Thirst, and other exterior contingencies, yet they cannot bribe,
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he dies, and awakes in the midst of soorching flames, and bituminous smokes, scar'd at the gastly Spectrums and hideous Noises he meets with among Devils and damned Fiends.
he die, and awakes in the midst of soorching flames, and bituminous smokes, scared At the ghastly Spectrums and hideous Noises he meets with among Devils and damned Fiends.
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First is, A brief Narrative of a Rich Man's General Course of Living; he cloaths himself with rich, gay, and costly Raiment, and fareth sumptuously every Day. The
First is, A brief Narrative of a Rich Man's General Course of Living; he clothes himself with rich, gay, and costly Raiment, and fareth sumptuously every Day. The
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Second Part is, A description of the Calamities that attend Poverty; Lazarus was full of Sores, almost Naked and Famished, he begs for a little Sustenance,
Second Part is, A description of the Calamities that attend Poverty; Lazarus was full of Sores, almost Naked and Famished, he begs for a little Sustenance,
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First of all, That Riches are strong incentives to Luxury and Riotousness; this Rich Man fared Sumptuously every Day, NONLATINALPHABET, he Entertained himself every Day with Luxurious Delights.
First of all, That Riches Are strong incentives to Luxury and Riotousness; this Rich Man fared Sumptuously every Day,, he Entertained himself every Day with Luxurious Delights.
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This Elated Miser thought it beneath his Grandeur, either to look upon, or commiserate afflicted and languishing Lazarus; and therefore chides him by his Menial Servants, and sends him away empty as he came.
This Elated Miser Thought it beneath his Grandeur, either to look upon, or commiserate afflicted and languishing Lazarus; and Therefore chides him by his Menial Servants, and sends him away empty as he Come.
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Thirdly, That Poverty is a despicable State, and renders a Man most vile and mean in the Eye of others, how much soever good he hath heretofore done with what God had blessed him with.
Thirdly, That Poverty is a despicable State, and renders a Man most vile and mean in the Eye of Others, how much soever good he hath heretofore done with what God had blessed him with.
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only by the way it may not be improperly inserted, That by the Rich Man, and Poor Lazarus, is figured out to us the different state of good and bad Men in this Life:
only by the Way it may not be improperly inserted, That by the Rich Man, and Poor Lazarus, is figured out to us the different state of good and bad Men in this Life:
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but are rich towards God, precious in his sight, and have their Portion treasured up with him, according to that of St. James, chap. 2.5. God has chosen the Poor of this World heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven.
but Are rich towards God, precious in his sighed, and have their Portion treasured up with him, according to that of Saint James, chap. 2.5. God has chosen the Poor of this World Heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven.
to reconcile disturbed Families, and linck together enraged Neighbours in the Bonds of Amity, to observe and minister to the Necessities of the Indigent, to instruct the Ignorant, counsel the less wary; and such like.
to reconcile disturbed Families, and link together enraged Neighbours in the Bonds of Amity, to observe and minister to the Necessities of the Indigent, to instruct the Ignorant, counsel the less wary; and such like.
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and bestowed upon our Forefathers, as illustrious instances of the Divine favour, yet they are not to be prostituted solely to our selves, that is, to nourish and maintain our Lusts,
and bestowed upon our Forefathers, as illustrious instances of the Divine favour, yet they Are not to be prostituted solely to our selves, that is, to nourish and maintain our Lustiest,
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Upon which account, it may not be improper to insert this Memorandum, That they who are bless'd with Plenty and Store, ought to be very importunate with God, that he would moderate, and rectify their Appetites, keep and restrain their Hearts, curb and limit their Desires, that they may not be so taken up,
Upon which account, it may not be improper to insert this Memorandum, That they who Are blessed with Plenty and Store, ought to be very importunate with God, that he would moderate, and rectify their Appetites, keep and restrain their Hearts, curb and limit their Desires, that they may not be so taken up,
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and charmed with their Wealth, as to forget the Concernments of their Souls, and suffer them to live out a long Eternity with the Damned Crew, in the unhappy Residences of Misery.
and charmed with their Wealth, as to forget the Concernments of their Souls, and suffer them to live out a long Eternity with the Damned Crew, in the unhappy Residences of Misery.
Having weighed in an even Ballance both a prosperous and an adverse state, and considering what inconveniencies the extream of either condition would bring men into;
Having weighed in an even Balance both a prosperous and an adverse state, and considering what inconveniences the extreme of either condition would bring men into;
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Prostrates himself before God, with rectified desires, a moderate appetite, and an humble heart, and beseeches him to bless him with a condition neither too wealthy, nor too despicable;
Prostrates himself before God, with rectified Desires, a moderate appetite, and an humble heart, and Beseeches him to bless him with a condition neither too wealthy, nor too despicable;
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In a word, and to borrow the expression, The love of Money spends all its desires upon its self to purchase nothing but unsatisfying instruments of Exchange, or Supernumerary Provisions;
In a word, and to borrow the expression, The love of Money spends all its Desires upon its self to purchase nothing but unsatisfying Instruments of Exchange, or Supernumerary Provisions;
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thy Riches, Honours, and Luscious Delicates, all must perish and thou stript into a naked Spirit, and answer for all thy Transactions at the Tremendous Bar of Justice, where neither thy Wealth nor Grandeur can procure thy favour with Judge or Jury;
thy Riches, Honours, and Luscious Delicates, all must perish and thou stripped into a naked Spirit, and answer for all thy Transactions At the Tremendous Bar of justice, where neither thy Wealth nor Grandeur can procure thy favour with Judge or Jury;
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the meanest Peasants shall then be as great as thou, and find as much receptance at that Grand Assiizes. But to proceed to the second general Head, namely,
the Meanest Peasants shall then be as great as thou, and find as much receptance At that Grand Assiizes. But to proceed to the second general Head, namely,
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Should such a one, thus incircled with the rarest Accommodations of fortune, so far demean himself to stoop to a Person fallen into the depth of Disgrace, attended with all the Instances of Contempt and Derision,
Should such a one, thus encircled with the Rarest Accommodations of fortune, so Far demean himself to stoop to a Person fallen into the depth of Disgrace, attended with all the Instances of Contempt and Derision,
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but when the tide has changed, either their Industry blest to a plentiful Estate, or they started into a wealthy Condition, by the last Will and Testament of a deceased Friend,
but when the tide has changed, either their Industry blessed to a plentiful Estate, or they started into a wealthy Condition, by the last Will and Testament of a deceased Friend,
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Now their wonted Apparel, which was plain and suitable to their Condition, must be of another Mode and Figure, set off with curious Trimmings, and fashionable Appurtinances; their Carriage more Airy and Affected;
Now their wonted Apparel, which was plain and suitable to their Condition, must be of Another Mode and Figure, Set off with curious Trimmings, and fashionable Appurtenances; their Carriage more Airy and Affected;
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but what an unfortunate case is this, that men should forget from whence they are, and value themselves so much upon such unconstant and perrishing things as Riches are? what art thou the better for thy wealth? wherein dost thou exceed thy meanest Brother? Reckon not upon wealth,
but what an unfortunate case is this, that men should forget from whence they Are, and valve themselves so much upon such unconstant and perishing things as Riches Are? what art thou the better for thy wealth? wherein dost thou exceed thy Meanest Brother? Reckon not upon wealth,
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A Beggar, it may be, is more in God's favour than thou, and shall be admitted within the vail to joy and feast himself for ever with those rare, unseen repasts which Divine Wisdom has contrived for those who express their Love and Loyalty to him, whilst thou shalt be dragged away by the common Accuser,
A Beggar, it may be, is more in God's favour than thou, and shall be admitted within the Vail to joy and feast himself for ever with those rare, unseen repasts which Divine Wisdom has contrived for those who express their Love and Loyalty to him, while thou shalt be dragged away by the Common Accuser,
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Houses in abundance, Lands large, and fruitful, Baggs full, and running over, but by the morrow perhaps thou mayest be weeping to see thy Tenements laid in Ashes, thy Money snatch'd away by the silent crafty Thief,
Houses in abundance, Lands large, and fruitful, Bags full, and running over, but by the morrow perhaps thou Mayest be weeping to see thy Tenements laid in Ashes, thy Money snatched away by the silent crafty Thief,
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Thou fool, this night shall thy Soul be required of thee, and then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? But if it so falls out, that thou shouldst out-live thy Happiness, see thy self stripp'd of all thy Pomp and Riches, thou mayest justly expect to meet with hard and severe usage;
Thou fool, this night shall thy Soul be required of thee, and then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided? But if it so falls out, that thou Shouldst outlive thy Happiness, see thy self stripped of all thy Pomp and Riches, thou Mayest justly expect to meet with hard and severe usage;
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and stand in special need of common help, then the generality lay their heads together, and recount as many failings, which may harden them against a charitable disposition;
and stand in special need of Common help, then the generality lay their Heads together, and recount as many failings, which may harden them against a charitable disposition;
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drawn from the miserable condition of Lazarus, and the base usage shewn him in his Low Circumstances By the Rich Man, shall be my business the next opportunity.
drawn from the miserable condition of Lazarus, and the base usage shown him in his Low circumstances By the Rich Man, shall be my business the next opportunity.
That if Riches are such Lures and strong Temptations, it should serve for an Admonition to those who are blessed with them, that they do not set too great a value upon them,
That if Riches Are such Lures and strong Temptations, it should serve for an Admonition to those who Are blessed with them, that they do not Set too great a valve upon them,
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and heavenly things, that they learn to admire and adore their Creator, who has cast their Lott in a fair Heritage, and rightly understand his wise and holy Purpose, in crowning them with Prospeperity, that Riches are not given to spend them upon our Lusts, to live sumptously every day, to trifle our time in ease, Idleness, and security;
and heavenly things, that they Learn to admire and adore their Creator, who has cast their Lot in a fair Heritage, and rightly understand his wise and holy Purpose, in crowning them with Prospeperity, that Riches Are not given to spend them upon our Lustiest, to live sumptously every day, to trifle our time in ease, Idleness, and security;
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it is sad to consider, how Lavish and Prodigal many are, whom fate has blest with plenty and store, laying out vast sums in beautifying buildings, dainty fare,
it is sad to Consider, how Lavish and Prodigal many Are, whom fate has blessed with plenty and store, laying out vast sums in beautifying buildings, dainty fare,
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his belly filled with the best of Provisions, and therefore considered not what it was to be Hungry, Thirsty, Naked and Friendless, he was not tormented with that sharp Thorn which so miserably afflicted Lazarus, that he cryed, Oh! fill my craving Stomach with the crumbs that fall under thy Table, with those superfluous morsels, which are thy Dogs Food;
his belly filled with the best of Provisions, and Therefore considered not what it was to be Hungry, Thirsty, Naked and Friendless, he was not tormented with that sharp Thorn which so miserably afflicted Lazarus, that he cried, Oh! fill my craving Stomach with the crumbs that fallen under thy Table, with those superfluous morsels, which Are thy Dogs Food;
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They have the more leisure to look after the concernments of their Souls, and to provide for their long Journey into Eternity; they are free from abundance of cares, fears, and troubles;
They have the more leisure to look After the concernments of their Souls, and to provide for their long Journey into Eternity; they Are free from abundance of Cares, fears, and Troubles;
yet even this is enough to bear thy charges to Heaven: But if thou art not so fortunate to be Master of this meaner Diet, thy life will be only the shorter;
yet even this is enough to bear thy charges to Heaven: But if thou art not so fortunate to be Master of this meaner Diet, thy life will be only the shorter;
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and possibly God keeps thee short here, that he may plentifully reward thee hereafter; Heaven is sufficient to make thee satisfaction for all thy sufferings;
and possibly God keeps thee short Here, that he may plentifully reward thee hereafter; Heaven is sufficient to make thee satisfaction for all thy sufferings;
to the end they may relish those hidden Comforts, to know and understand the methods of providence, and to be made acquainted with the Arcana Imperii, the secrets of Heaven.
to the end they may relish those hidden Comforts, to know and understand the methods of providence, and to be made acquainted with the Arcana Imperii, the secrets of Heaven.
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let us all endeavour to answer the end of God in whatsoever condition we are; if we be Rich, let us be Humble, Meek, and Modest, Affable, Courteous, and Charitable;
let us all endeavour to answer the end of God in whatsoever condition we Are; if we be Rich, let us be Humble, Meek, and Modest, Affable, Courteous, and Charitable;
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The first, Being a brief Narrative of a rich Man's general course of living; that he lives softly, arrays himself splendidly, and fareeth sumptuously every day:
The First, Being a brief Narrative of a rich Man's general course of living; that he lives softly, arrays himself splendidly, and fareeth sumptuously every day:
As to the former of these; namely, That Riches strongly tempt to Luxury and Riotousness; I urged the proof of this from this Noble man's daily voluptuous fareing;
As to the former of these; namely, That Riches strongly tempt to Luxury and Riotousness; I urged the proof of this from this Noble Man's daily voluptuous faring;
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Thus many, whom Fate has bless'd with Plenty and Store, take up all their thoughts what rare pleasures and gratifications they may purchase, contriving how they may accommodate their Appetites with the choicest and most select Dainties;
Thus many, whom Fate has blessed with Plenty and Store, take up all their thoughts what rare pleasures and gratifications they may purchase, contriving how they may accommodate their Appetites with the Choicest and most select Dainties;
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but seldom or never think of their Spiritual Concernments, as if these were such inferior businesses, requisite only for those of mean Fortunes to employ themselves about.
but seldom or never think of their Spiritual Concernments, as if these were such inferior businesses, requisite only for those of mean Fortune's to employ themselves about.
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I endeavoured the proof of this, from the lofty carriage of this Noble-man, his chiding the Beggar for his bold importunity, casting a disdainful Eye upon,
I endeavoured the proof of this, from the lofty carriage of this Nobleman, his chiding the Beggar for his bold importunity, casting a disdainful Eye upon,
What impertinent and audacious Person is that who knocks at my Door, and fills my Ears with such a Din? Shall I, who am great and honourable, richly clad, a Companion for noted Persons, cast such a visible slur upon my Person and Dignity,
What impertinent and audacious Person is that who knocks At my Door, and fills my Ears with such a Din? Shall I, who am great and honourable, richly clad, a Companion for noted Persons, cast such a visible slur upon my Person and Dignity,
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Poor Lazarus, though he had a Soul as great and good as the most Puissant Monarch, (but inward Endowments are not so much the World's observation) was treated with Scorn and Infamy,
Poor Lazarus, though he had a Soul as great and good as the most Puissant Monarch, (but inward Endowments Are not so much the World's observation) was treated with Scorn and Infamy,
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his Face lean, wan, and ghastly, (those rarer adornments of Nature being faded, by the sharpness of Hunger and Thirst) his flesh full of Blotches and running Sotes, the whole Mass of Blood being corrupted and gangreen'd for want of a vivid circulation.
his Face lean, wan, and ghastly, (those rarer adornments of Nature being faded, by the sharpness of Hunger and Thirst) his Flesh full of Blotches and running Sotes, the Whole Mass of Blood being corrupted and gangrened for want of a vivid circulation.
This miserable Object, Inhumane Dives, scornfully rejects, and looks upon him fit for nothing else but to be his Dogs Companion: But remember, thou disdainful wretch, the time is coming,
This miserable Object, Inhumane Dives, scornfully rejects, and looks upon him fit for nothing Else but to be his Dogs Companion: But Remember, thou disdainful wretch, the time is coming,
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First, Because they are infected with wrong Notions of Things, and draw false Conclusions. They look upon Poverty as a Judgment inflicted for some Wickedness or other;
First, Because they Are infected with wrong Notions of Things, and draw false Conclusions. They look upon Poverty as a Judgement inflicted for Some Wickedness or other;
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as the Disciples did the blindness which seized the Man from his birth, John 9.2. And, in favour to this Opinion, think it justifiable enough, to contemn and slight it.
as the Disciples did the blindness which seized the Man from his birth, John 9.2. And, in favour to this Opinion, think it justifiable enough, to contemn and slight it.
For, say they, if God makes Poverty a visible Mark of his Resentment of some open Indignities offered to him, it is but equal that we also should express our aversion from it.
For, say they, if God makes Poverty a visible Mark of his Resentment of Some open Indignities offered to him, it is but equal that we also should express our aversion from it.
But what an erroneous and rash Judgment this is, will appear, if we consider, That though Poverty is the just and most reasonable effect of Prodigality,
But what an erroneous and rash Judgement this is, will appear, if we Consider, That though Poverty is the just and most reasonable Effect of Prodigality,
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So that, though in the common judgment of Men, this seems a harsh Providence, yet thus considered, it carries in it all the Instances of Love and Mercy.
So that, though in the Common judgement of Men, this seems a harsh Providence, yet thus considered, it carries in it all the Instances of Love and Mercy.
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Poverty therefore is not altogether a Judgment, (which is one reason why the ruder and more unthinking part of the World despise and contemn it,) but very often the effect of God's Goodness;
Poverty Therefore is not altogether a Judgement, (which is one reason why the Ruder and more unthinking part of the World despise and contemn it,) but very often the Effect of God's goodness;
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for, while carried upon the Wings of Pride and Self-conceit, while thus elevated with great swelling Thoughts of themselves, there is nothing more contemptible and mean in their Eye,
for, while carried upon the Wings of Pride and Self-conceit, while thus elevated with great swelling Thoughts of themselves, there is nothing more contemptible and mean in their Eye,
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Poor Lazarus, how often didst thou importune, beseech, and intreat Dives, to look upon, and commiserate thy languishing condition? How often didst thou bow and cringe,
Poor Lazarus, how often didst thou importune, beseech, and entreat Dives, to look upon, and commiserate thy languishing condition? How often didst thou bow and cringe,
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and all to affect him with a sence of thy Misfortunes? But what a disdainful Eye did he cast upon thee, thinking it beneath his Grandeur either to speak to thee,
and all to affect him with a sense of thy Misfortunes? But what a disdainful Eye did he cast upon thee, thinking it beneath his Grandeur either to speak to thee,
that Carkass of thine, which is cloathed with Royal Purple, garnish'd with soft and rich Linnen, pamper'd with choice Provisions, eased upon a Velvet Couch, and refreshed at Night with a Down-Bed: I say, that Body of thine, which takes up all thy time in Catering for it, must Die, be rouled in a Winding-Sheet, crouded in a Coffin,
that Carcase of thine, which is clothed with Royal Purple, garnished with soft and rich Linen, pampered with choice Provisions, eased upon a Velvet Couch, and refreshed At Night with a Down-bed: I say, that Body of thine, which Takes up all thy time in Catering for it, must Die, be rolled in a Winding-Sheet, crowded in a Coffin,
and walk about the World, Empty, Mean, and Unsightly; Destitute of comfortable Habitations, and other necessary Accommodations, and often for want of considering Things, and drawing right Conclusions;
and walk about the World, Empty, Mean, and Unsightly; Destitute of comfortable Habitations, and other necessary Accommodations, and often for want of considering Things, and drawing right Conclusions;
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when in Prosperity, loaded him with reflections, Rejected, and Scoffed at him, while sitting on the Dunghil, roaring for very Anguish, Naked, and Bereaved of outward comforts.
when in Prosperity, loaded him with reflections, Rejected, and Scoffed At him, while sitting on the Dunghill, roaring for very Anguish, Naked, and Bereft of outward comforts.
and become the Derision of thy Neighbours? Wouldst thou not rather think it cruel usage that thy wonted greatness should be so soon buried in oblivion,
and become the Derision of thy Neighbours? Wouldst thou not rather think it cruel usage that thy wonted greatness should be so soon buried in oblivion,
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and that thou, who wert once the veneration of others, shouldest now become an Object of general Scorn and Infamy? What can therefore be more unreasonable,
and that thou, who Wertenberg once the veneration of Others, Shouldst now become an Object of general Scorn and Infamy? What can Therefore be more unreasonable,
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than for Men to mete out such measure to others, which they would not have dealt unto themselves? There is not any thing shews more a mind void of all regard to Justice,
than for Men to meet out such measure to Others, which they would not have dealt unto themselves? There is not any thing shows more a mind void of all regard to justice,
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Simple Poverty is no Argument of Divine Anger, but rather of Love (though the unthinking part of the World Conjecture otherwise) for the less we are intangled with Earthly goods, the more time we have to busie our selves with things which relate to another life;
Simple Poverty is no Argument of Divine Anger, but rather of Love (though the unthinking part of the World Conjecture otherwise) for the less we Are entangled with Earthly goods, the more time we have to busy our selves with things which relate to Another life;
Hence when Rich Men come to die, they generally express a great reluctancy, to part with their full Bags, honourable Titles, stately Palaces, and all other their Appurtenances.
Hence when Rich Men come to die, they generally express a great reluctancy, to part with their full Bags, honourable Titles, stately Palaces, and all other their Appurtenances.
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and shall we then disdain to yield to such an one the regard and treatment suitable to such a Ouality? Shall we not honour any Brother of our Lords? Shall we not be civil and kind to any Friend of his? How can we pretend to bear any true Respect or Affection to himself? It is his express Precept that the greatest among us should, in imitation of his most Humble and Charitable self, be ready to serve the meanest;
and shall we then disdain to yield to such an one the regard and treatment suitable to such a Ouality? Shall we not honour any Brother of our lords? Shall we not be civil and kind to any Friend of his? How can we pretend to bear any true Respect or Affection to himself? It is his express Precept that the greatest among us should, in imitation of his most Humble and Charitable self, be ready to serve the Meanest;
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and that we should in honour, prefer one another, and in lowliness of mind, esteem others better than our selves, Rom. 12.10. Phil. 2.3. These are Apostolical Rules, extending indifferently to Rich and Poor, which are plainly violated by disregarding the Poor. But,
and that we should in honour, prefer one Another, and in lowliness of mind, esteem Others better than our selves, Rom. 12.10. Philip 2.3. These Are Apostolical Rules, extending indifferently to Rich and Poor, which Are plainly violated by disregarding the Poor. But,
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His birth was attended with all the Instances of meanness. When grown to Maturity, his glory was yet Eclipsed with Poverty, he had not wherewith to lay his head.
His birth was attended with all the Instances of meanness. When grown to Maturity, his glory was yet Eclipsed with Poverty, he had not wherewith to lay his head.
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To Poverty it is we owe all our hopes of Heaven and Happiness, shall we therefore be so disingenious to asperse and ridicule it? Thou proud and lofty Wretch, where hadst thou been if thy Saviour Christ had not become Poor? Thou hadst now been roaring among Devils and Damned Fiends.
To Poverty it is we owe all our hope's of Heaven and Happiness, shall we Therefore be so disingenuous to asperse and ridicule it? Thou proud and lofty Wretch, where Hadst thou been if thy Saviour christ had not become Poor? Thou Hadst now been roaring among Devils and Damned Fiends.
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Where then is the distinction? What is it that thou valuest thy self upon? Wherein is he thy Inferior? Because he has not a great Estate? Behold, Riches approve not Men unto God;
Where then is the distinction? What is it that thou valuest thy self upon? Wherein is he thy Inferior? Because he has not a great Estate? Behold, Riches approve not Men unto God;
Since God therefore is no respecter of Persons, let us also learn to make a less distinction between our selves, to love and respect our meanest Brethren,
Since God Therefore is no respecter of Persons, let us also Learn to make a less distinction between our selves, to love and respect our Meanest Brothers,
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Nay, our daily wilful Miscarriages, the many Affronts we offer to the Majesty of Heaven, our unmindfulness of his good Providences, our unthankfulness for his Benefits, our neglect of holy Duties, our backwardness in praying to,
Nay, our daily wilful Miscarriages, the many Affronts we offer to the Majesty of Heaven, our unmindfulness of his good Providences, our unthankfulness for his Benefits, our neglect of holy Duties, our backwardness in praying to,
In fine, let the Christian Religion have its perfect influence upon us, that the same Mind that was in Christ be also in us, following his Humility, his Meekness, his Contempt of this World, and Worldly things, his Heavenly mindedness,
In fine, let the Christian Religion have its perfect influence upon us, that the same Mind that was in christ be also in us, following his Humility, his Meekness, his Contempt of this World, and Worldly things, his Heavenly Mindedness,
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THE former Part of this Parable has entertain'd us with the miserable and afflicted Life of Lazarus, depainting it in all the Instances of Pity; he was cloathed with Rags, tormented with painful Sores,
THE former Part of this Parable has entertained us with the miserable and afflicted Life of Lazarus, depainting it in all the Instances of Pity; he was clothed with Rags, tormented with painful Sores,
But tho' he was thus inhumanely dealt with, we read not that he reflected upon Providence, or charg'd God foolishly, but humbly submitted himself to him who disposeth all things, patiently waiting for a happy change, either a sufficient competency while he lived,
But though he was thus inhumanely dealt with, we read not that he reflected upon Providence, or charged God foolishly, but humbly submitted himself to him who Disposeth all things, patiently waiting for a happy change, either a sufficient competency while he lived,
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and tho' he sometimes seem long ere he answers their request and expectation, yet in a time besitting his most excellent Wisdom, he graciously crowns them with their hearts desire.
and though he sometime seem long ere he answers their request and expectation, yet in a time befitting his most excellent Wisdom, he graciously crowns them with their hearts desire.
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For while he lived, he could not get sustenance, his hunger, nakedness, and sores, no body regarded, much less his dead Body, to give it a decent Interment.
For while he lived, he could not get sustenance, his hunger, nakedness, and sores, no body regarded, much less his dead Body, to give it a decent Interment.
and his Body too, tho' never so much mangled, and dispers'd into never so many Atoms, shall be compacted together, made vivid and formable, at the command of the great Creator.
and his Body too, though never so much mangled, and dispersed into never so many Atoms, shall be compacted together, made vivid and formable, At the command of the great Creator.
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But that which I shall at this time treat on, will be the Death of Lazarus; and in descanting upon this, I shall, First of all, Consider what were the immediate Causes of his Death.
But that which I shall At this time Treat on, will be the Death of Lazarus; and in descanting upon this, I shall, First of all, Consider what were the immediate Causes of his Death.
And here the griping pains, the gnawings this poor wretch endur'd, the lamentable sighs and groans he fetch'd, the doleful complaints he made, (what a gbastly countenance be had? ) reduc'd to such a degree of weakness, that he could not stand,
And Here the gripping pains, the gnawings this poor wretch endured, the lamentable sighs and groans he fetched, the doleful complaints he made, (what a gbastly countenance be had?) reduced to such a degree of weakness, that he could not stand,
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We observe by constant Experience, that some who are of cholerick and furious Dispositions, vent themselves in wishes for a speedy Exit, when some less dangerous accidents befal them;
We observe by constant Experience, that Some who Are of choleric and furious Dispositions, vent themselves in wishes for a speedy Exit, when Some less dangerous accidents befall them;
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as properly speaking, they do, who suffer Hunger, and have not intermissions of a reasonable satiety? This was the ill fortune of poor Lazarus; he was reduced to that extremity, that he would have been glad of the crumbs, the portiuncula, the least and worst fragments, which dropp'd under the Rich Man's Table.
as properly speaking, they do, who suffer Hunger, and have not intermissions of a reasonable satiety? This was the ill fortune of poor Lazarus; he was reduced to that extremity, that he would have been glad of the crumbs, the portiuncula, the least and worst fragments, which dropped under the Rich Man's Table.
For since nourishment upholdeth Nature, reviving the Blood, recruiting the Spirits, feeding the Bones and Marrow, whereby, Life is prolonged, the want of this must soon decay,
For since nourishment upholds Nature, reviving the Blood, recruiting the Spirits, feeding the Bones and Marrow, whereby, Life is prolonged, the want of this must soon decay,
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surely the Servants might have accommodated thee with some of their Remains: No! What, suffer thee to perish for want of that which themselves would not eat! O unheard of Cruelty! O monstrous Barbarity! But,
surely the Servants might have accommodated thee with Some of their Remains: No! What, suffer thee to perish for want of that which themselves would not eat! O unheard of Cruelty! O monstrous Barbarity! But,
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but there he lay, screeching with anguish, sighing and groaning, waiting till Death would strike, and release him from his great wants, and heavy conflicts.
but there he lay, screeching with anguish, sighing and groaning, waiting till Death would strike, and release him from his great Wants, and heavy conflicts.
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Now his Throat growing dry with crying, his Heart fainting for want of comfort, his Tongue cleaving to the Roof of his Mouth, being worn out with Fastings and Miseries, he gave a groan, and perished at this wretches Gate. Was ever heart so hard!
Now his Throat growing dry with crying, his Heart fainting for want of Comfort, his Tongue cleaving to the Roof of his Mouth, being worn out with Fastings and Misery's, he gave a groan, and perished At this wretches Gate. Was ever heart so hard!
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It was inhumane in thee, O Dives, to have no compassion upon poor Lazarus; but it argues much more a sear'd Nature, to suffer him to faint and die at thy very Door,
It was inhumane in thee, O Dives, to have no compassion upon poor Lazarus; but it argues much more a seared Nature, to suffer him to faint and die At thy very Door,
And was it such a matter, to have granted him this his so reasonable desire? Will it not be a blemish on thy Conscience, that thou shouldst suffer a Soul to perish with hunger,
And was it such a matter, to have granted him this his so reasonable desire? Will it not be a blemish on thy Conscience, that thou Shouldst suffer a Soul to perish with hunger,
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But thus much for the second thing, which was to consider what usage poor Lazarus met with while he lay languishing, while he was hastening to a period.
But thus much for the second thing, which was to Consider what usage poor Lazarus met with while he lay languishing, while he was hastening to a Period.
Now if his hungry Stomach, ulcerous Body, and fainting Spirits, and dismal Out cries, would not move to pity, we may reasonably conjecture that his dead Body was not taken care of.
Now if his hungry Stomach, ulcerous Body, and fainting Spirits, and dismal Out cries, would not move to pity, we may reasonably conjecture that his dead Body was not taken care of.
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That it might not infect with strong and loathsome smells, it may be it was cramm'd into some narrow hole in the Earth, or thrown into some rapid River or other.
That it might not infect with strong and loathsome smells, it may be it was crammed into Some narrow hold in the Earth, or thrown into Some rapid River or other.
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A Nebuchadnezzar, a Nimrod, a Belteshazzar, a lofty Felix, and an ambitious Herod, and other Grandees of the World, shall be no more respected than thou:
A Nebuchadnezzar, a Nimrod, a Belteshazzar, a lofty Felix, and an ambitious Herod, and other Grandees of the World, shall be no more respected than thou:
Job, a just Man, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil, was wofully punished, his Children suddenly slain, his Plenty turned into Scarcity, his Body afflicted with Swellings and Carbuncles, his Friends became his Enemies, his Wife, in the midst of sufferings, tempting him;
Job, a just Man, and one that feared God, and Eschewed evil, was woefully punished, his Children suddenly slave, his Plenty turned into Scarcity, his Body afflicted with Swellings and Carbuncles, his Friends became his Enemies, his Wife, in the midst of sufferings, tempting him;
who would but conclude that this was a Judgment upon him, for some great sin or other? And yet is it left upon Record, that this change of things was only to try him, who yet retaining his Integrity;
who would but conclude that this was a Judgement upon him, for Some great since or other? And yet is it left upon Record, that this change of things was only to try him, who yet retaining his Integrity;
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Art thou friendless? Dost thou suffer Reproach, Calumnies? Do Men despise thee? Does the World deny thee Peace? Hast thou none that will take thy part? Sink not under this calamity,
Art thou friendless? Dost thou suffer Reproach, Calumnies? Do Men despise thee? Does the World deny thee Peace? Hast thou none that will take thy part? Sink not under this calamity,
It is recorded of Ignatius, that when he was condemned by that imperious Tyrant Trajan, to be torn apieces by wild Beasts, he replied, I am not afraid to go out of the World this way,
It is recorded of Ignatius, that when he was condemned by that imperious Tyrant Trajan, to be torn apieces by wild Beasts, he replied, I am not afraid to go out of the World this Way,
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Christ, who is the ordained Judge, has threatned to revenge the Indignities of his poor Servants, in Matth. 25. Go ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels;
christ, who is the ordained Judge, has threatened to revenge the Indignities of his poor Servants, in Matthew 25. Go you cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels;
or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, In as much as ye did it not unto one of the least of these my poer servants, ye did it not to me;
or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, In as much as you did it not unto one of the least of these my poer Servants, you did it not to me;
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for it argues the strongest Faith, the best Hope, and the best Affections, because there are not those outward encouragements to Goodness in Adversity, as Prosperity.
for it argues the Strongest Faith, the best Hope, and the best Affections, Because there Are not those outward encouragements to goodness in Adversity, as Prosperity.
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so that he is apt to be discouraged, and can do nothing else but bewail, and lament his unhappy circumstances, sit drooping and pausing on his low condition.
so that he is apt to be discouraged, and can do nothing Else but bewail, and lament his unhappy Circumstances, fit drooping and pausing on his low condition.
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that notwithstanding the present straightness of his condition, or scantiness of outward things, he has a title to goods infinitely more precious, and more considerable.
that notwithstanding the present straightness of his condition, or scantiness of outward things, he has a title to goods infinitely more precious, and more considerable.
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To conclude, Let it be our main imploy to improve our Judgments and Understandings in things Spiritual, that we may have right notions of God, such as become the perfections of his Nature,
To conclude, Let it be our main employ to improve our Judgments and Understandings in things Spiritual, that we may have right notions of God, such as become the perfections of his Nature,
And thus, when we have conquer'd our selves, and brought our Minds to a settlement in the ways of Holiness, we shall resign our Concernments with more freedom to God's wise disposal,
And thus, when we have conquered our selves, and brought our Minds to a settlement in the ways of Holiness, we shall resign our Concernments with more freedom to God's wise disposal,
May God assist us, by the influences of his Grace and blessed Spirit, so to order and govern our Natures, that we may love him freely, believe in him stedfastly, and serve him faithfully to our lives end.
May God assist us, by the influences of his Grace and blessed Spirit, so to order and govern our Nature's, that we may love him freely, believe in him steadfastly, and serve him faithfully to our lives end.
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My Text now leads me to consider the state and condition of his Soul; after separation from the Body, It was carried by the Angels into Abrahams bosom.
My Text now leads me to Consider the state and condition of his Soul; After separation from the Body, It was carried by the Angels into Abrahams bosom.
to him was the Soul of Lazarus convey'd, as a Sanctuary of Rest and Peace; the just reward of his patience, during his great want, and heavy conflicts.
to him was the Soul of Lazarus conveyed, as a Sanctuary of Rest and Peace; the just reward of his patience, during his great want, and heavy conflicts.
The Soul of poor Lazarus was grieved and wearied with Fastings and Miseries; perplexed and overwhelm'd with sorrows for the cruel treatment he met with in the world;
The Soul of poor Lazarus was grieved and wearied with Fastings and Misery's; perplexed and overwhelmed with sorrows for the cruel treatment he met with in the world;
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And to prove this, (granting that there are such Beings as Angels, because the Scriptures often speak of them, I shall, First of all, Undertake to shew their Offices, as relating to God's faithful Children in this life.
And to prove this, (granting that there Are such Beings as Angels, Because the Scriptures often speak of them, I shall, First of all, Undertake to show their Offices, as relating to God's faithful Children in this life.
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Thus, while Abraham was sitting at the Tent-door, in the Plains of Mamre, he beheld three Men, which were three Angels, who came to inform him that a Son should shortly be born unto him, Gen. 18.10.
Thus, while Abraham was sitting At the Tent-door, in the Plains of Mamre, he beheld three Men, which were three Angels, who Come to inform him that a Son should shortly be born unto him, Gen. 18.10.
Likewise, while Lot was sitting in the Gate of Sodom, two Angels salute him, and deliver their Message, saying, Hasten thou, and thine, out of this City,
Likewise, while Lot was sitting in the Gate of Sodom, two Angels salute him, and deliver their Message, saying, Hasten thou, and thine, out of this city,
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when Balaam the Prophet was journying upon an ill Errand, an Angel from the Lord interrupted him, cautioning him to do according as God had commanded him, Numb. 22. v. 35. Those Visions of Daniel were from an Angel, and being at a loss about their significancy and meaning, Gabriel the Arch-Angel, was dispatched to inform his understanding,
when balaam the Prophet was journeying upon an ill Errand, an Angel from the Lord interrupted him, cautioning him to do according as God had commanded him, Numb. 22. v. 35. Those Visions of daniel were from an Angel, and being At a loss about their significancy and meaning, Gabriel the Arch-Angel, was dispatched to inform his understanding,
and to give him light into those dark and abstruse Mysteries, Dan. 8.16. and 9.22, 23. And in the Gospel, we read of an Angel, who caressed Zecharias with the happy news of a Son, who should be the Harbinger and Fore-runner of the Messias:
and to give him Light into those dark and abstruse Mysteres, Dan. 8.16. and 9.22, 23. And in the Gospel, we read of an Angel, who caressed Zechariah with the happy news of a Son, who should be the Harbinger and Forerunner of the Messias:
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When the forgetful Disciples came to seek their Crucified Saviour in the Sepulchre, the Angels reminded them that he was risen from the dead, according as he had told them when he was yet alive.
When the forgetful Disciples Come to seek their crucified Saviour in the Sepulchre, the Angels Reminded them that he was risen from the dead, according as he had told them when he was yet alive.
I might insert many more Instances of this kind, that the Angels are God's Ambassadors, upon an occasion, sent to reveal his will, for our instruction and good.
I might insert many more Instances of this kind, that the Angels Are God's ambassadors, upon an occasion, sent to reveal his will, for our instruction and good.
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and, in his absence, substituted his Apostles to propagate the Gospel, enabling them to continue a Succession of Ministers, to handle and preach the Word,
and, in his absence, substituted his Apostles to propagate the Gospel, enabling them to continue a Succession of Ministers, to handle and preach the Word,
but bids him send to Joppa for one Simon Peter, an eminent Minister, who would instruct him particularly what he ought to do, Acts 10.4, 5, 6. So bufie are these Heavenly Spirits in promoting the knowledge of those blessed Mysteries, which themselves look into with wonder and amazement. But,
but bids him send to Joppa for one Simon Peter, an eminent Minister, who would instruct him particularly what he ought to do, Acts 10.4, 5, 6. So bufie Are these Heavenly Spirits in promoting the knowledge of those blessed Mysteres, which themselves look into with wonder and amazement. But,
Thus the Royal Psalmist encourages God's faithful Servants to persevere in Holiness, by telling them, That the Angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, Psal. 34.7.
Thus the Royal Psalmist encourages God's faithful Servants to persevere in Holiness, by telling them, That the Angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that Fear him, Psalm 34.7.
they shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone, Psal. 91.10, 11, 12. Doubtless these Celestial Spirits do us many good Offices, they contrive our safety,
they shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone, Psalm 91.10, 11, 12. Doubtless these Celestial Spirits do us many good Offices, they contrive our safety,
As before I mentioned, our Saviour was preserved from the furious rage, and implacable malice of Herod, by an Angel's warning of Joseph to flee into Egypt.
As before I mentioned, our Saviour was preserved from the furious rage, and implacable malice of Herod, by an Angel's warning of Joseph to flee into Egypt.
and the Emissaries of death have been coming forward incognito, to embrue their hands in blood, have been rescued from those Assassines, by the timely warnings of an Angel;
and the Emissaries of death have been coming forward incognito, to imbrue their hands in blood, have been rescued from those Assassins, by the timely Warnings of an Angel;
others, who have simply attempted their own Danger, and have just brought themselves to the brink of destruction, have been wonderfully preserv'd by the opportune insinuation of an Angel; Cave, beware.
Others, who have simply attempted their own Danger, and have just brought themselves to the brink of destruction, have been wonderfully preserved by the opportune insinuation of an Angel; Cave, beware.
When Elijah the Prophet was threatned by Jezebel with death, for destroying the chief of Baal 's Followers, he fled to Beer-Sheba; and leaving his Servant there, he went a days Journey into the Wilderness;
When Elijah the Prophet was threatened by Jezebel with death, for destroying the chief of Baal is Followers, he fled to Beer-sheba; and leaving his Servant there, he went a days Journey into the Wilderness;
and struck those that encompassed him with blindness, Gen. 19.10, 11. Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego, those true Servants of the most High God, being condemned by that Tyrant Nebuchadnezzar, to be scorched to death in a Furnace seven times hotter than ordinary, they were thrown in, bound hand and foot;
and struck those that encompassed him with blindness, Gen. 19.10, 11. Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego, those true Servants of the most High God, being condemned by that Tyrant Nebuchadnezzar, to be scorched to death in a Furnace seven times hotter than ordinary, they were thrown in, bound hand and foot;
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Did we not, says Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 3.24, 25. cast three men bound into the fiery furnace? Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire,
Did we not, Says Nebuchadnezzar, Dan. 3.24, 25. cast three men bound into the fiery furnace? Lo, I see four men lose, walking in the midst of the fire,
This miraculous deliverance did so amaze Peter, that he could scarce believe the truth of it, till coming to himself, he humbly accknowledged, saying, Acts 12.11. Now I know of a surety, that the Lord has sent his Angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the People of the Jews.
This miraculous deliverance did so amaze Peter, that he could scarce believe the truth of it, till coming to himself, he humbly acknowledged, saying, Acts 12.11. Now I know of a surety, that the Lord has sent his Angel, and hath Delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the People of the jews.
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Thus these Celestial Spirits encamp round about them that fear the Lord. But, Secondly, I am to consider the great love these Heavenly Courtiers bear to Mankind.
Thus these Celestial Spirits encamp round about them that Fear the Lord. But, Secondly, I am to Consider the great love these Heavenly Courtiers bear to Mankind.
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For when the Son of God descended from above, and Ecclipsed his glory with humane Nature, to work the Redemption of man, these Celestial Ambassadors gathered together, expressing their joy for the Restauration of lapsed Mortals, by a general shout;
For when the Son of God descended from above, and Eclipsed his glory with humane Nature, to work the Redemption of man, these Celestial ambassadors gathered together, expressing their joy for the Restauration of lapsed Mortals, by a general shout;
and then joyning in a Chorus, Sang, Glory be to God on High, and on Earth Peace, good will towards men, Luke 2.14. They could not but celebrate this stupendious act of Condescension, and loudly eccho it in the Shepherds ears.
and then joining in a Chorus, Sang, Glory be to God on High, and on Earth Peace, good will towards men, Lycia 2.14. They could not but celebrate this stupendious act of Condescension, and loudly echo it in the Shepherd's ears.
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these Heavenly Spirits are all in a Rapture, and Exstacy; they break out into loud acclamations of joy, Luke 15.10. There is joy in the presence of the Angels of God, over one sinner that repenteth.
these Heavenly Spirits Are all in a Rapture, and Ecstasy; they break out into loud acclamations of joy, Lycia 15.10. There is joy in the presence of the Angels of God, over one sinner that Repenteth.
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but that which enhances their gladness, they shall enjoy an everlasting Conversation with them, Sing and praise the Lamb that sits upon the Throne together;
but that which enhances their gladness, they shall enjoy an everlasting Conversation with them, Sing and praise the Lamb that sits upon the Throne together;
This it is which enjoins the Angels to take such care of the Saints in this life, defending them from extraordinary mischiefs, guarding them from the Power and Malice of the Devil, directing them in ways of uncertainty and peril, watching over them by night, and conducting them by day;
This it is which enjoins the Angels to take such care of the Saints in this life, defending them from extraordinary mischiefs, guarding them from the Power and Malice of the devil, directing them in ways of uncertainty and peril, watching over them by night, and conducting them by day;
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These Heavenly Spirits succour and support them under their pain and sickness; and when their Souls are stormed out of their Bodies, they encompass and embrace them, soaring through the Regions of evil Angels into Heaven.
These Heavenly Spirits succour and support them under their pain and sickness; and when their Souls Are stormed out of their Bodies, they encompass and embrace them, soaring through the Regions of evil Angels into Heaven.
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As my Text speaks concerning Lazarus, that he was safely carried by the Angels into Abraham's bosom. And thus much for the Proposition I raised from the words of the Text,
As my Text speaks Concerning Lazarus, that he was safely carried by the Angels into Abraham's bosom. And thus much for the Proposition I raised from the words of the Text,
First, We cannot but admire at Gods tender love to men, that he should create such Beings to be our Guardians, to help and succout us in the time of our Pilgrimage here.
First, We cannot but admire At God's tender love to men, that he should create such Beings to be our Guardians, to help and succout us in the time of our Pilgrimage Here.
What is Man, that God should be so mindful of him? or the Son of Man that he should so regard him? What tongue can be silent, upon a serious thoughtfulness of the honour God conferreth upon Man? Let us then break out with St. Bernard, Lord, what is Man, that thou thinkest thus on him? Thou sendest to him thine only begotten Son;
What is Man, that God should be so mindful of him? or the Son of Man that he should so regard him? What tongue can be silent, upon a serious thoughtfulness of the honour God conferreth upon Man? Let us then break out with Saint Bernard, Lord, what is Man, that thou Thinkest thus on him? Thou sendest to him thine only begotten Son;
thou sendest into him thy Holy Spirit; thou promisest him the light of thy Countenance; and that nothing in the Heavenly Region might be un-imployed in follicitude for him;
thou sendest into him thy Holy Spirit; thou promisest him the Light of thy Countenance; and that nothing in the Heavenly Region might be unemployed in follicitude for him;
thou sendest forth also those blessed Spirits, the Angels, to Minister to us And with another of the Ancients, who studiously contemplating this Subject,
thou sendest forth also those blessed Spirits, the Angels, to Minister to us And with Another of the Ancients, who studiously contemplating this Subject,
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unless thou hadst also given us the things above, even those Angels of thine, as Ministring Spirits unto us? What is man that thou thus respectest him?
unless thou Hadst also given us the things above, even those Angels of thine, as Ministering Spirits unto us? What is man that thou thus respectest him?
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and receive our Souls at our deaths, and convey them into Abraham 's bosom. It is the highest ingratitude to slight their directions, besides a woful disadvantage:
and receive our Souls At our death's, and convey them into Abraham is bosom. It is the highest ingratitude to slight their directions, beside a woeful disadvantage:
For being not under their protection, the Evil Spirits have the opportunity of exercising their Wiles and Arts upon us, of filling us full of all iniquity,
For being not under their protection, the Evil Spirits have the opportunity of exercising their Wiles and Arts upon us, of filling us full of all iniquity,
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but to be sledfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, as it becomes Persons of such hopes for hereafter, (the Heirs of Salvation) and such security in the interim (attended with the Holy Angels.)
but to be sledfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, as it becomes Persons of such hope's for hereafter, (the Heirs of Salvation) and such security in the interim (attended with the Holy Angels.)
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Lastly, The consideration, that these Heavenly Courtiers are our Attendants and Guardians, should engage us to honour and esteem the meanest of Gods Servants;
Lastly, The consideration, that these Heavenly Courtiers Are our Attendants and Guardians, should engage us to honour and esteem the Meanest of God's Servants;
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How darest thou to contemn and slight one of Gods poor Servants, when they have Celestial Spirits attending them? They are the Sons and Daughters of the great King of Heaven and Earth,
How Darest thou to contemn and slight one of God's poor Servants, when they have Celestial Spirits attending them? They Are the Sons and Daughters of the great King of Heaven and Earth,
And in the mean while, however thou mayst look upon them as destitute and forsaken, they have an invisible Guard about them, upon occasion to Minister for their supply, defence, and vindication;
And in the mean while, however thou Mayest look upon them as destitute and forsaken, they have an invisible Guard about them, upon occasion to Minister for their supply, defence, and vindication;
The Angels smote the Men of Sodom with blindness, because they disturbed and provoked Lot. And though now a-days God does not so ordinarily resent the indignities of his poor Servants, by open Judgments;
The Angels smote the Men of Sodom with blindness, Because they disturbed and provoked Lot. And though now adais God does not so ordinarily resent the indignities of his poor Servants, by open Judgments;
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While I was speaking and praying and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, saith the Prophet Daniel, and presenting my suplication before the Lord my God,
While I was speaking and praying and confessing my since and the since of my people Israel, Says the Prophet daniel, and presenting my supplication before the Lord my God,
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Yea, while I was speaking in prayer, the Man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the Vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening-oblation, Dan. 9.20, 21. This exercise the Holy Angels delight in;
Yea, while I was speaking in prayer, the Man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the Vision At the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening-oblation, Dan. 9.20, 21. This exercise the Holy Angels delight in;
that they may succour and defend us, while in this life; and when we dye, receive and carry our Souls into Abrahams bosom. And this we beg for Jesus Christs sake. Amen.
that they may succour and defend us, while in this life; and when we die, receive and carry our Souls into Abrahams bosom. And this we beg for jesus Christ sake. Amen.
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Which consideration should insinuate with Men to be less in love with this world, and more thoughtful of that time when they must go into a fixed state, either of eternal happiness, or misery.
Which consideration should insinuate with Men to be less in love with this world, and more thoughtful of that time when they must go into a fixed state, either of Eternal happiness, or misery.
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And to enhance his Misery, Lazarus, whom he uncharitably denyed the crumbs which fell from his Table, and without any reluctancy permitted to faint, languish,
And to enhance his Misery, Lazarus, whom he uncharitably denied the crumbs which fell from his Table, and without any reluctancy permitted to faint, languish,
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To Abraham he addresses himself, Pity my hard fate, consider my woful condition, see how the flames scorch and torment me, see how my tongue is parched with heat;
To Abraham he Addresses himself, Pity my hard fate, Consider my woeful condition, see how the flames scorch and torment me, see how my tongue is parched with heat;
His Body, we read, dyed, and was honourably and splendidly buried in the Earth, and there must rest, till the great Creator bids it rise in the last day,
His Body, we read, died, and was honourably and splendidly buried in the Earth, and there must rest, till the great Creator bids it rise in the last day,
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And though the happiness, and misery of departed Souls is not compleat, at the highest perfection, till that day, wherein Christ will come in the glory of his Father, with the Holy Angels, to judge all the world;
And though the happiness, and misery of departed Souls is not complete, At the highest perfection, till that day, wherein christ will come in the glory of his Father, with the Holy Angels, to judge all the world;
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They are therefore said to tremble at the thoughts of a Judgment, when Sentence shall pass upon them to be confined in those unhappy Residencies of Misery,
They Are Therefore said to tremble At the thoughts of a Judgement, when Sentence shall pass upon them to be confined in those unhappy Residences of Misery,
but in a state of despair of Mercy, without any intermission of hope, weeping and wailing for the loss of Heaven, which Lazarus, whom he reproached, reviled,
but in a state of despair of Mercy, without any intermission of hope, weeping and wailing for the loss of Heaven, which Lazarus, whom he reproached, reviled,
A state of Torment too, his Conscience sadly bringing to his remembrance, that he played away the Day of Grace, and wilfully rejected the Methods of Eternal Happiness:
A state of Torment too, his Conscience sadly bringing to his remembrance, that he played away the Day of Grace, and wilfully rejected the Methods of Eternal Happiness:
That he was too much taken up with the Pomp and Pride of life, spending all his time in catering for his Body, cloathing it with Purple and fine Linnen, and gorging it with delicious fare,
That he was too much taken up with the Pomp and Pride of life, spending all his time in catering for his Body, clothing it with Purple and fine Linen, and gorging it with delicious fare,
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and will not be intreated for pardon, after such an advancement in sin, no, though they seek it with flouds of tears, with many prayers and penitential groans.
and will not be entreated for pardon, After such an advancement in since, no, though they seek it with floods of tears, with many Prayers and penitential groans.
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how infinitely more vexatious and afflicting must it needs be in the other World, to reflect that the time of Mercy is past, and that God will certainly pass Sentence of Eternal Death upon the Soul, having no Advocate to plead,
how infinitely more vexatious and afflicting must it needs be in the other World, to reflect that the time of Mercy is past, and that God will Certainly pass Sentence of Eternal Death upon the Soul, having no Advocate to plead,
Let Lazarus, whom it repenteth me that I did not consider and relieve, when it was in my power, come with some cooling drops, and allay my anguish. O that I had never been born!
Let Lazarus, whom it Repenteth me that I did not Consider and relieve, when it was in my power, come with Some cooling drops, and allay my anguish. O that I had never been born!
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But thus much for the first thing, namely, that the Souls of wicked Men, as soon as they go out of their Bodies, pass into a fixed state of misery, tho' not the extremity of it, till the day of Judgment;
But thus much for the First thing, namely, that the Souls of wicked Men, as soon as they go out of their Bodies, pass into a fixed state of misery, though not the extremity of it, till the day of Judgement;
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Secondly, That it will be a great part of the misery of the Damned, to understand those to be in Heaven, whom they in this life scorned, reproached, and abused;
Secondly, That it will be a great part of the misery of the Damned, to understand those to be in Heaven, whom they in this life scorned, reproached, and abused;
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and was the most despicable Object in Nature, he that would have been glad of the crumbs which fell from my Table, Is he thus advanced into Glory? And I, who once was of great repute,
and was the most despicable Object in Nature, he that would have been glad of the crumbs which fell from my Table, Is he thus advanced into Glory? And I, who once was of great repute,
Doubtless it will be brought to the memory of the Damned, how cruelly, despitefully, and disdainfully, they have treated the Servants of God in this Life,
Doubtless it will be brought to the memory of the Damned, how cruelly, despitefully, and disdainfully, they have treated the Servants of God in this Life,
not only the outward Senses, such as the Sight, the Ear, the Smell, the Taste, and Touching, shall be proportionably tormented, but the inferior faculties also.
not only the outward Senses, such as the Sighed, the Ear, the Smell, the Taste, and Touching, shall be proportionably tormented, but the inferior faculties also.
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namely, fears, heaviness, irksomness, agonies, anger, desperations, envyings, out-rages, with such a cruel War among themselves, that they shall clash, and make most horrid noises.
namely, fears, heaviness, irksomeness, agonies, anger, desperations, envyings, outrages, with such a cruel War among themselves, that they shall clash, and make most horrid noises.
Thirdly, The Intellectual Memory shall be tormented with a continual and fixed Recordation, of the many opportunities and advantages there once were of getting to Heaven;
Thirdly, The Intellectual Memory shall be tormented with a continual and fixed Recordation, of the many opportunities and advantages there once were of getting to Heaven;
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it shall be full of Errors and Illusions, pondering and exaggerating his own Evils, and judging, with a furious boldness, that God Almighty doth him wrong.
it shall be full of Errors and Illusions, pondering and exaggerating his own Evils, and judging, with a furious boldness, that God Almighty does him wrong.
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whereupon a Mans own Will, not being fulfilled, shall be the Hell of it self, to chastize it for those manifold times, that in this Life it was fulfilled, contrary to the Will of God. But furthermore:
whereupon a men own Will, not being fulfilled, shall be the Hell of it self, to chastise it for those manifold times, that in this Life it was fulfilled, contrary to the Will of God. But furthermore:
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namely, That it will be a great part of the misery of the Damned, to understand that they are in Heaven, who in this Life they scorned, reproached, and abused;
namely, That it will be a great part of the misery of the Damned, to understand that they Are in Heaven, who in this Life they scorned, reproached, and abused;
For, alas, what will it avail a damned Ghost, that he once had his fill of sensual Delights and Satisfactions, that he lived in Ease and Security, since now all Objects are removed from him, wherein he solaced himself, and he doomed to suffer the dire effects of an unappeased Vengeance for ever? To be wracked and tormented by the never-dying Worm, and to endure the vehement heat of an unquenchable Fire.
For, alas, what will it avail a damned Ghost, that he once had his fill of sensual Delights and Satisfactions, that he lived in Ease and Security, since now all Objects Are removed from him, wherein he solaced himself, and he doomed to suffer the dire effects of an unappeased Vengeance for ever? To be wracked and tormented by the never-dying Worm, and to endure the vehement heat of an unquenchable Fire.
Are you able to live out an eternity among these dreadful Preparations? And why therefore will you love and practise Sin, which is threatned with eternal death? Is there any greater Folly imaginable,
are you able to live out an eternity among these dreadful Preparations? And why Therefore will you love and practise since, which is threatened with Eternal death? Is there any greater Folly imaginable,
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how terrible it is, to be for ever banished from God, Angels, and Saints; confined in the Regions of Darkness, and tormented in Flames which cannot be quenched.
how terrible it is, to be for ever banished from God, Angels, and Saints; confined in the Regions of Darkness, and tormented in Flames which cannot be quenched.
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because we hang but by slender Strings, a little Breath that expires every minute, over the bottomless Pit. We are subject to so many Accidents and Casualties, that,
Because we hang but by slender Strings, a little Breath that expires every minute, over the bottomless Pit. We Are Subject to so many Accidents and Casualties, that,
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And what a sad Consideration is it, to be surprised into another World, and the work of our Souls left unwrought and imperfect? Then the time of Trial is over,
And what a sad Consideration is it, to be surprised into Another World, and the work of our Souls left unwrought and imperfect? Then the time of Trial is over,
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How terrible, O impenitent Sinner, will Death be to thee? and what a concern wilt thou be in at its approach? when thou must leave all the pleasures of thy Sins,
How terrible, Oh impenitent Sinner, will Death be to thee? and what a concern wilt thou be in At its approach? when thou must leave all the pleasures of thy Sins,
when Death, like an Executioner, comes to seise and apprehend thee, and hurry thee before the dreadful Tribunal, where all thy past Actions must be examined, all thy secret Sins laid open,
when Death, like an Executioner, comes to seize and apprehend thee, and hurry thee before the dreadful Tribunal, where all thy past Actions must be examined, all thy secret Sins laid open,
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Is not the Consideration of this, enough to prevail with Men, who have their Wits about them, to break off their Sins timely by Repentance, and apply themselves to a serious thoughtfulness of their latter end? Should a damned Spirit be permitted to come from the Region of Misery, to tell thee how intolerable those Preparations are, what Pain and Anguish those wretched Ghosts endure, thou saist it may be that thou wouldst repent;
Is not the Consideration of this, enough to prevail with Men, who have their Wits about them, to break off their Sins timely by Repentance, and apply themselves to a serious thoughtfulness of their latter end? Should a damned Spirit be permitted to come from the Region of Misery, to tell thee how intolerable those Preparations Are, what Pain and Anguish those wretched Ghosts endure, thou Sayest it may be that thou Wouldst Repent;
and terrible apprehensions, will flee away, and a prospect of the Heavenly Canaan will present it self; we shall have a view of that glorious reception we are like to have, which will sweeten the agonies of Death, lift us up under the pressure of a sore Disease,
and terrible apprehensions, will flee away, and a prospect of the Heavenly Canaan will present it self; we shall have a view of that glorious reception we Are like to have, which will sweeten the agonies of Death, lift us up under the pressure of a soar Disease,
Let none of us then, for the sake of a few short-liv'd Pleasures, run our selves in danger of being cast into a miserable Eternity, wherein we shall sorely repent of our Inadvertencies,
Let none of us then, for the sake of a few short-lived Pleasures, run our selves in danger of being cast into a miserable Eternity, wherein we shall sorely Repent of our Inadvertencies,
It was doubtless a great aggravation of the Rich man's misery, when he saw Lazarus in Abraham's bosom, that Lazarus whom he suffered to perish with hunger at his Gates.
It was doubtless a great aggravation of the Rich Man's misery, when he saw Lazarus in Abraham's bosom, that Lazarus whom he suffered to perish with hunger At his Gates.
The Rich man desired but the cooling of his Tongue, but with as much Water as could be brought upon the tip of Lazarus 's finger. Fifthly, and lastly, That the Tongue is a member, the abuse of which in another life, will lie very heavy upon lost Souls.
The Rich man desired but the cooling of his Tongue, but with as much Water as could be brought upon the tip of Lazarus is finger. Fifthly, and lastly, That the Tongue is a member, the abuse of which in Another life, will lie very heavy upon lost Souls.
The chief member which the Rich man complained was most afflicted, was his Tongue; Send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue.
The chief member which the Rich man complained was most afflicted, was his Tongue; Send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue.
and sadly expect the day of Judgment, having too much Reason to believe, they shall be cast and condemned at that formidable Audit Hence, I told you, the Devils are said to fear and tremble, being convinced that they shall at the last reckoning be thrown into the lake that burns with fire and brimstone.
and sadly expect the day of Judgement, having too much Reason to believe, they shall be cast and condemned At that formidable Audit Hence, I told you, the Devils Are said to Fear and tremble, being convinced that they shall At the last reckoning be thrown into the lake that burns with fire and brimstone.
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And therefore it is spoken by St. Jude, concerning the fallen Angels, that kept not their first Estate, having violated those everlasting Laws given to them by their Creator;
And Therefore it is spoken by Saint U^de, Concerning the fallen Angels, that kept not their First Estate, having violated those everlasting Laws given to them by their Creator;
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That is, they are not in that extremity of torment, which they shall endure, when Jesus Christ cometh with ten thousand of Saints, to convince all that are ungodly among them, of all their ungodly deeds, which they have ungodlily committed,
That is, they Are not in that extremity of torment, which they shall endure, when jesus christ comes with ten thousand of Saints, to convince all that Are ungodly among them, of all their ungodly Deeds, which they have ungodlily committed,
As to the second particular, namely, That it will be a great part of the misery of the damned, to understand those to be in Heaven, whom they, in this life scorned, reproached,
As to the second particular, namely, That it will be a great part of the misery of the damned, to understand those to be in Heaven, whom they, in this life scorned, reproached,
and where are all the instances of torment, it is not to be doubted but this will be one instance of their punishment, to understand those are in a state of glory, who,
and where Are all the instances of torment, it is not to be doubted but this will be one instance of their punishment, to understand those Are in a state of glory, who,
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And what an aggravation of the misery of the damned must it needs be, to know and understand those to be in Heaven, whom they in this world envied, reproached and spake all manner of evil against.
And what an aggravation of the misery of the damned must it needs be, to know and understand those to be in Heaven, whom they in this world envied, reproached and spoke all manner of evil against.
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But the sense of his present wants, and of the inconveniences which attend him by reason of his unfortunate fall, out-weighs the sense of his ill natur'd carriage,
But the sense of his present Wants, and of the inconveniences which attend him by reason of his unfortunate fallen, outweighs the sense of his ill natured carriage,
what a torment will it be to the damned in Hell, to be sensible that their miseries could be abated by the meanest Saints in Heaven, even by those, whom they most scornfully treated,
what a torment will it be to the damned in Hell, to be sensible that their misery's could be abated by the Meanest Saints in Heaven, even by those, whom they most scornfully treated,
nor sigh, nor sorrow more, where a part of their happiness is, to know that they are fallen as so many victims to Divine Justice, who in this world grieved,
nor sighs, nor sorrow more, where a part of their happiness is, to know that they Are fallen as so many victims to Divine justice, who in this world grieved,
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but such is the contrivance and determinate will of God, that those terrible preparations, which he has provided for his Enemies, shall never be mingled with the least instance of consolation;
but such is the contrivance and determinate will of God, that those terrible preparations, which he has provided for his Enemies, shall never be mingled with the least instance of consolation;
as those blessed Mansions he has fixed for the reception of his obedient Children, shall never be interrupted with contrarieties; and so the Saints injoy perfect happiness,
as those blessed Mansions he has fixed for the reception of his obedient Children, shall never be interrupted with contrarieties; and so the Saints enjoy perfect happiness,
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and the damned suffer perfect misery, being deprived of every thing which may mitigate and asswage the pains of Hell, they must endure the absence of all good,
and the damned suffer perfect misery, being deprived of every thing which may mitigate and assuage the pains of Hell, they must endure the absence of all good,
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And here we will suppose the conflicts of the rich man, and insert those probable lamentations he may make, in his eternal banishment from all hopes of a return.
And Here we will suppose the conflicts of the rich man, and insert those probable lamentations he may make, in his Eternal banishment from all hope's of a return.
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I too sadly remember, how imperious and currish I behaved my self to impoverish'd Lazarus, who was laid at my Gates full of the Leprosie, and just famished;
I too sadly Remember, how imperious and currish I behaved my self to impoverished Lazarus, who was laid At my Gates full of the Leprosy, and just famished;
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he begged, he beseeched me to help him in his extremity, but I would not. Had he required any thing considerable, I might have deny'd him with a plausible excuse;
he begged, he beseeched me to help him in his extremity, but I would not. Had he required any thing considerable, I might have denied him with a plausible excuse;
how they mocked and scoffed at them, and triumphed over them in their extremity, Every thing shall be brought to their remembrance, which may enhance their rage and add to their torments.
how they mocked and scoffed At them, and triumphed over them in their extremity, Every thing shall be brought to their remembrance, which may enhance their rage and add to their torments.
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but, indulging a spleenfull and deadly Spirit, rather chose to be revenged? How many fair invitations have I had to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper,
but, indulging a spleenful and deadly Spirit, rather chosen to be revenged? How many fair invitations have I had to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper,
but I, inconsiderate wretch, had no inclination to use them; being too much inamoured with the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life:
but I, inconsiderate wretch, had no inclination to use them; being too much enamoured with the lust of the Flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life:
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Thus, in Hell, shall every thing be revived, and brought afresh to remembrance, which may add to the torment of the interiour faculties; and this is signified by that expression in Scripture, They shall be cast into Hell, where the worm dyeth not,
Thus, in Hell, shall every thing be revived, and brought afresh to remembrance, which may add to the torment of the interior faculties; and this is signified by that expression in Scripture, They shall be cast into Hell, where the worm Dies not,
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and where shall be everlasting weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth. And thus much may suffice for the third thing, namely, That the time will come,
and where shall be everlasting weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth. And thus much may suffice for the third thing, namely, That the time will come,
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The Rich man desired but the cooling of his tongue, with as much water as could be brought upon the tip of Lazarus 's finger. One of the Antients describes Hell to be a place, where there is neque lumen, neque Deus, neque bonum minimum;
The Rich man desired but the cooling of his tongue, with as much water as could be brought upon the tip of Lazarus is finger. One of the Ancients describes Hell to be a place, where there is neque lumen, neque Deus, neque bonum minimum;
As Heaven is separate from from all evils, where those glorified Inhabitants swim in rapturous pleasures without interruption, nothing shall call them off from their enjoyments, no sad circumstances to imbitter their delights;
As Heaven is separate from from all evils, where those glorified Inhabitants swim in rapturous pleasures without interruption, nothing shall call them off from their enjoyments, no sad Circumstances to embitter their delights;
the sense of Touching shall be tortured with the quick and piercing heat of unquenchable flames, their cryes shall never move the Almighty to dismiss either Angels or Saints to asswage their pains, or to shorten their Eternity;
the sense of Touching shall be tortured with the quick and piercing heat of unquenchable flames, their cries shall never move the Almighty to dismiss either Angels or Saints to assuage their pains, or to shorten their Eternity;
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Aelian writes of Trizus the Tyrant, that he was such an Enemy to the Liberty and Comfort of his Subjects, that he prohibited all Conversation one with another,
Aelian writes of Trizus the Tyrant, that he was such an Enemy to the Liberty and Comfort of his Subject's, that he prohibited all Conversation one with Another,
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But greater shall be the rigour in Hell, where ungodly Sinners shall not be permitted to speak one word of comfort, nor ease their Maladies with Tears.
But greater shall be the rigour in Hell, where ungodly Sinners shall not be permitted to speak one word of Comfort, nor ease their Maladies with Tears.
But what Tears are sufficient to bewail the damnation of a poor Soul, who, from an Heir of the Kingdom of Heaven, hath made himself a Slave to the Devil,
But what Tears Are sufficient to bewail the damnation of a poor Soul, who, from an Heir of the Kingdom of Heaven, hath made himself a Slave to the devil,
and those eternal Punishments in Hell, unto which he is to pay as many Tributes, as he hath Senses, Powers, and Members? And thus much for the Fourth Particular,
and those Eternal Punishments in Hell, unto which he is to pay as many Tributes, as he hath Senses, Powers, and Members? And thus much for the Fourth Particular,
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which we learn from the rich Man's desiring but the cooling of his Tongue, with as much Water as could be brought upon the tip of Lazarus 's Finger. I go on therefore to the Fifth and last Particular, namely.
which we Learn from the rich Man's desiring but the cooling of his Tongue, with as much Water as could be brought upon the tip of Lazarus is Finger. I go on Therefore to the Fifth and last Particular, namely.
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and most afflicting, we may very reasonably conjecture, that there is a fire prepared by God for impenitent Sinners, to chastize their Bodies for their acts of Lust:
and most afflicting, we may very reasonably conjecture, that there is a fire prepared by God for impenitent Sinners, to chastise their Bodies for their acts of Lust:
and in these flames all the outward Senses shall be tormented, and all the Members, particularly the Tongue, which in this Life was used to Cursing and Swearing, to Lying, Cheating, and Flattary;
and in these flames all the outward Senses shall be tormented, and all the Members, particularly the Tongue, which in this Life was used to Cursing and Swearing, to Lying, Cheating, and Flattary;
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In fine, all that is evil and irksom, all that is grievous and painful, whatsoever may compleat and make up a miserable and woful Eternity, is provided and made ready for all those unfortunate wretches, who shall be sunk into the fatal Abyss, by the weight of their own guilt.
In fine, all that is evil and irksome, all that is grievous and painful, whatsoever may complete and make up a miserable and woeful Eternity, is provided and made ready for all those unfortunate wretches, who shall be sunk into the fatal Abyss, by the weight of their own guilt.
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And thus much for the fifth and last particular, That the Tongue is a Member, the abuse of which, in another life, will lie very heavy upon lost Souls.
And thus much for the fifth and last particular, That the Tongue is a Member, the abuse of which, in Another life, will lie very heavy upon lost Souls.
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and not revenging our stubborn perversenesses, by suddenly casting us into this dismal place of Hell? How many has he rigorously sent weeping into the fatal Abyss? The Angels had no sooner committed the sin,
and not revenging our stubborn Perversenesses, by suddenly casting us into this dismal place of Hell? How many has he rigorously sent weeping into the fatal Abyss? The Angels had no sooner committed the since,
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and suffer the affronts we daily offer to his Majesty? Wherefore does he spare the Blasphemous Person, the Common Swearer, who impudently rend his Sacred Name at every turn? Wherefore does he, who can by a word of his Mouth, by a blast of the breath of his Nostrils, crush proud Mortals into the unhappy Residences of Misery, from whence there can be no Redemption, still endure their treacherous Infidelities,
and suffer the affronts we daily offer to his Majesty? Wherefore does he spare the Blasphemous Person, the Common Swearer, who impudently rend his Sacred Name At every turn? Wherefore does he, who can by a word of his Mouth, by a blast of the breath of his Nostrils, crush proud Mortals into the unhappy Residences of Misery, from whence there can be no Redemption, still endure their treacherous Infidelities,
Can such Clemency and Graciousness then slip out of our Minds, and be buried in Oblivion? Can we think any thing too much to do for such a benign Being, who loveth us far beyond the love of Parents? Might any of those cursed Spirits below, be permitted to re-enter this World,
Can such Clemency and Graciousness then slip out of our Minds, and be buried in Oblivion? Can we think any thing too much to do for such a benign Being, who loves us Far beyond the love of Parents? Might any of those cursed Spirits below, be permitted to re-enter this World,
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How then should we live, live to him, who yet spareth us, and preserves us from the bottomless Pit? Let us then shake off that improvidence which detaineth us, bethink our selves, renew our Spirits, change our very Natures,
How then should we live, live to him, who yet spares us, and preserves us from the bottomless Pit? Let us then shake off that improvidence which detaineth us, bethink our selves, renew our Spirits, change our very Nature's,
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Our Debts are many and great, our Scores with God are large and numerous, and he has not yet cast us into Prison, from whence we must not come out till we have paid the uttermost farthing:
Our Debts Are many and great, our Scores with God Are large and numerous, and he has not yet cast us into Prison, from whence we must not come out till we have paid the uttermost farthing:
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When therefore thou fallest under Poverty, and the World brow-beats thee, think of the Poverty the Damned endure; they are deprived of the summum bonum, the chiefest good, even God,
When Therefore thou Fallest under Poverty, and the World brow-beats thee, think of the Poverty the Damned endure; they Are deprived of the summum bonum, the chiefest good, even God,
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When thou art seized and oppressed with a Fever, and thy blood in a violent ferment, consider what heats and pains lost Souls feel in Hell, inveloped in devouring flames,
When thou art seized and oppressed with a Fever, and thy blood in a violent ferment, Consider what heats and pains lost Souls feel in Hell, inveloped in devouring flames,
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In like manner, a view, by thought of the other miserable World, and the pains and agonies the Damned there do suffer, will make Men bear any temporal affliction, with more patience and submissiveness.
In like manner, a view, by Thought of the other miserable World, and the pains and agonies the Damned there do suffer, will make Men bear any temporal affliction, with more patience and submissiveness.
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Thirdly and Lastly, We learn, from the consideration that God has prepared a Hell, to torment and pain those who die in enmity with him, to hate every sin,
Thirdly and Lastly, We Learn, from the consideration that God has prepared a Hell, to torment and pain those who die in enmity with him, to hate every since,
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but hereafter his threats will be put in execution, in raining down indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, upon every Soul that dies in an impenitent state.
but hereafter his Treats will be put in execution, in raining down Indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, upon every Soul that die in an impenitent state.
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if he gain the whole World, and lose his own Soul? What if he were as Wealthy as Croesus, as Great as Alexander, had the whole Universe, and all the Delights and Pleasures thereof at his beck,
if he gain the Whole World, and loose his own Soul? What if he were as Wealthy as Croesus, as Great as Alexander, had the Whole Universe, and all the Delights and Pleasures thereof At his beck,
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if, when he dies, he must descend into the Regions of Sorrow, and be locked up in the Prison of Hell for ever and ever? What will it avail him, that once he was Rich and Honourable,
if, when he die, he must descend into the Regions of Sorrow, and be locked up in the Prison of Hell for ever and ever? What will it avail him, that once he was Rich and Honourable,
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and cry out against those sins they formerly delighted in, and will wish they had been so wise for themselves, to have considered the unhappy and fatal consequences of Vice, that they might have avoided it in time of health and strength. And why will not Sinners come to a serious and a right frame of Mind now,
and cry out against those Sins they formerly delighted in, and will wish they had been so wise for themselves, to have considered the unhappy and fatal consequences of Vice, that they might have avoided it in time of health and strength. And why will not Sinners come to a serious and a right frame of Mind now,
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as to shun those things which are threatned with the second Death. Therefore, Beloved, since ye know these things, beware, lest ye fall from your stedfastness;
as to shun those things which Are threatened with the second Death. Therefore, beloved, since you know these things, beware, lest you fallen from your steadfastness;
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or Exprobration, that he might Remember, as an addition of his misery, how basely he degenerated from the practice and example of the Father of the Faithful;
or Exprobration, that he might remember, as an addition of his misery, how basely he degenerated from the practice and Exampl of the Father of the Faithful;
the advantages and opportunities of being happy he neglected, and his folly in contenting himself with the bare denomination of being a Member of the Church of Christ.
the advantages and opportunities of being happy he neglected, and his folly in contenting himself with the bore denomination of being a Member of the Church of christ.
Remember, that in the other life, thou enjoyedst the upper and the nether Springs, hadst all the comfortable Accommodations the World could present thee with;
remember, that in the other life, thou enjoyedst the upper and the neither Springs, Hadst all the comfortable Accommodations the World could present thee with;
and Lazarus shall enjoy the sweet and ravishing entertainments of Heaven, without lett or hinderance, where no satiety shall ever render his fruition lothsom or tedious, no sad circumstances imbitter his delights,
and Lazarus shall enjoy the sweet and ravishing entertainments of Heaven, without let or hindrance, where no satiety shall ever render his fruition loathsome or tedious, no sad Circumstances embitter his delights,
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But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy life-time receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted, and thou art termented.
But Abraham said, Son, Remember that thou in thy lifetime Received thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted, and thou art termented.
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Secondly, That there is no commerce or intercourse between glorified Saints and damned Spirits. The Papists passing from Purgatory to Heaven, is a new found way:
Secondly, That there is no commerce or intercourse between glorified Saints and damned Spirits. The Papists passing from Purgatory to Heaven, is a new found Way:
how they should pass over this gulf, says Abraham, between us and you there is NONLATINALPHABET, a great gulf fixed; so that they which would pass from hence to you, cannot;
how they should pass over this gulf, Says Abraham, between us and you there is, a great gulf fixed; so that they which would pass from hence to you, cannot;
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First, That it will be a great aggravation of the misery of the damned, to consider and recollect the former means and advantages they have been under for Salvation, if they have descended from godly Parents,
First, That it will be a great aggravation of the misery of the damned, to Consider and recollect the former means and advantages they have been under for Salvation, if they have descended from godly Parents,
who fearing corporal punishments, or the loss of a good reputation, or the frowns and ill will of Relations or Acquaintance, refrain from publick wickednesses.
who fearing corporal punishments, or the loss of a good reputation, or the frowns and ill will of Relations or Acquaintance, refrain from public Wickednesses.
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Our blessed Saviour tells us, that the Pharisees were such a sort of People, they were very exact as to their outward Morals, prayed devoutly, fasted frequently, gave alms cordially,
Our blessed Saviour tells us, that the Pharisees were such a sort of People, they were very exact as to their outward Morals, prayed devoutly, fasted frequently, gave alms cordially,
Every secret thing shall be brought into Judgment, says the wise Man, Eccles. 12. ult. Upon which account, men may appear innocent and harmless to the World;
Every secret thing shall be brought into Judgement, Says the wise Man, Eccles. 12. ult. Upon which account, men may appear innocent and harmless to the World;
chained in Hell, fastened to unquenchable flames tormented by Devils, baited by the damned Crew, kept waking without intermission of sleep, which would abate the pains;
chained in Hell, fastened to unquenchable flames tormented by Devils, baited by the damned Crew, kept waking without intermission of sleep, which would abate the pains;
or Relations, or Acquaintance, in what a turbulent commotion are all his senses? How does he fret and fume? so uneasie and nettled, that food has lost its nourishing faculty with him;
or Relations, or Acquaintance, in what a turbulent commotion Are all his Senses? How does he fret and fume? so uneasy and nettled, that food has lost its nourishing faculty with him;
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and it may be, by an uninterrupted musing, falls into a frenzy, or deep melancholy, which preying upon his spirits, in a short time sends him into another World before the time.
and it may be, by an uninterrupted musing, falls into a frenzy, or deep melancholy, which preying upon his spirits, in a short time sends him into Another World before the time.
This shall be tormented with a perpetual recordation of the many opportunities and advantages for Heaven, which have been foolishly contemned and neglected.
This shall be tormented with a perpetual recordation of the many opportunities and advantages for Heaven, which have been foolishly contemned and neglected.
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Then shall be sadly brought to remembrance, the happy priviledge of a liberal Education, the encouragement and example of pious and holy Parents, the grave and wholesome counsels of God's Ministers, the advantage of reading the Holy Bible,
Then shall be sadly brought to remembrance, the happy privilege of a liberal Education, the encouragement and Exampl of pious and holy Parents, the grave and wholesome Counsels of God's Ministers, the advantage of reading the Holy bible,
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Thus shall the Torments of the Damned be multiplied, by recollecting the Ways and Means they used to deprive themselves of the Inheritance of Heaven, to which they might have had right,
Thus shall the Torments of the Damned be multiplied, by recollecting the Ways and Means they used to deprive themselves of the Inheritance of Heaven, to which they might have had right,
and thereby forfeited his good Will, and his right to his appurtenances? He that might have lived in repute and fashion, is now the ridicule and common talk of his Acquaintance, and forced to be content with the meanest Treatments.
and thereby forfeited his good Will, and his right to his appurtenances? He that might have lived in repute and fashion, is now the ridicule and Common talk of his Acquaintance, and forced to be content with the Meanest Treatments.
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And how much more will it torment and grieve the Damned in Hell, when it shall be brought to their remembrances, what a gracious Father God was once unto them,
And how much more will it torment and grieve the Damned in Hell, when it shall be brought to their remembrances, what a gracious Father God was once unto them,
how long he bore with their insolent carriage and disingenuous deportment, how ready to pass by the injuries offered to his Divine Majesty, promising them pardon and a free forgiveness, if they would change their manners,
how long he boar with their insolent carriage and disingenuous deportment, how ready to pass by the injuries offered to his Divine Majesty, promising them pardon and a free forgiveness, if they would change their manners,
namely, That it will be a great aggravation of the misery of the Damned, to consider and recollect the former means and advantages they have been under for Salvation.
namely, That it will be a great aggravation of the misery of the Damned, to Consider and recollect the former means and advantages they have been under for Salvation.
It is rendred in the Greek, NONLATINALPHABET, a great Gulf, Quagmire, or Descent, so difficult and deep, that an attempt to pass it would be to no purpose.
It is rendered in the Greek,, a great Gulf, Quagmire, or Descent, so difficult and deep, that an attempt to pass it would be to no purpose.
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They in Heaven, shall not have their Joys sowred and interrupted, by hearing the doleful complaints, terrible out-cries, horrid screeches, blasphemies and curses, by seeing the bodies of the damned inveloped in flames, their Tongues parched, their Throats scalded with slaming brimstone,
They in Heaven, shall not have their Joys soured and interrupted, by hearing the doleful complaints, terrible Outcries, horrid Screeches, Blasphemies and curses, by seeing the bodies of the damned inveloped in flames, their Tongues parched, their Throats scalded with slamming brimstone,
that there should be such a disproportion between the offence and the punishment, as to punish his poor, frail, finite Creature, with infinite and eternal torment? To this I answer, that though humane transgressions are finite,
that there should be such a disproportion between the offence and the punishment, as to Punish his poor, frail, finite Creature, with infinite and Eternal torment? To this I answer, that though humane transgressions Are finite,
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Are these fading delights so charming and great, as to content them to be banished for ever from him who is the very source and sea of happiness? Were those unhappy Souls beneath, who know and feel the pain of loss, admitted to assume their Bodies,
are these fading delights so charming and great, as to content them to be banished for ever from him who is the very source and sea of happiness? Were those unhappy Souls beneath, who know and feel the pain of loss, admitted to assume their Bodies,
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how transported with joy would they be, that they were put into a condition of regaining their loss? They would generously deny a temptation to sin, be careful in their choice, consider well before they act,
how transported with joy would they be, that they were put into a condition of regaining their loss? They would generously deny a temptation to since, be careful in their choice, Consider well before they act,
and look upon all these earthly entertainments as vain, empty, and worthless things. Their main employ and sollicitude, would be to prepare their Souls for Heaven;
and look upon all these earthly entertainments as vain, empty, and worthless things. Their main employ and solicitude, would be to prepare their Souls for Heaven;
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they would spend the time of their sojourning here in fear, & daily exercise themselves to have a Conscience void of offence, towards God, and towards Men.
they would spend the time of their sojourning Here in Fear, & daily exercise themselves to have a Conscience void of offence, towards God, and towards Men.
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that when we come to dye, we forrowfully discover, that we are nothing the better for these mighty helps, not a whit qualified for the enjoyment of God no more,
that when we come to die, we forrowfully discover, that we Are nothing the better for these mighty helps, not a whit qualified for the enjoyment of God no more,
and for the gratification of a foolish lust, have plunged our selves into the Ocean of misery It is therefore necessary, that now I proceed, in the last place, to draw some Practical Inferences from what has been said, and then close my Discourse. And here,
and for the gratification of a foolish lust, have plunged our selves into the Ocean of misery It is Therefore necessary, that now I proceed, in the last place, to draw Some Practical Inferences from what has been said, and then close my Discourse. And Here,
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or have been Members of the Church of Christ, initiated thereinto by Baptism, and have made an open acknowledgment of its Faith and Doctrines? let then the consideration of this warn us from slighting, mis-using and neglecting these priviledges and happy advantages;
or have been Members of the Church of christ, initiated thereinto by Baptism, and have made an open acknowledgment of its Faith and Doctrines? let then the consideration of this warn us from slighting, misusing and neglecting these privileges and happy advantages;
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nor an open acknowledgment of its Institutions, will be of any avail, unless they work together, by our own studious industry, to the reforming of our lives, correcting of our ruder passions,
nor an open acknowledgment of its Institutions, will be of any avail, unless they work together, by our own studious industry, to the reforming of our lives, correcting of our Ruder passion,
and not in the letter, whose praise is not of men, but of God, says St. Paul, Rom. 2.28, 29. Thou mayest go down into Hell with the water of baptism in thy fore-head, with the name of God in thy mouth:
and not in the Letter, whose praise is not of men, but of God, Says Saint Paul, Rom. 2.28, 29. Thou Mayest go down into Hell with the water of Baptism in thy forehead, with the name of God in thy Mouth:
for he is not affected with the ceremonial, without the internal part of Religion; Bodily worship, separate from the concurrence of the heart, he terms, Impudent and bare-faced Hypocrisie,
for he is not affected with the ceremonial, without the internal part of Religion; Bodily worship, separate from the concurrence of the heart, he terms, Impudent and barefaced Hypocrisy,
all this will profit thee nothing, 1 Cor. 13.1, 2, &c. It must be a renewed mind, estranged from the lusts and vanities of the world, a new birth, a life of grace and faith, that will intitle us Heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven,
all this will profit thee nothing, 1 Cor. 13.1, 2, etc. It must be a renewed mind, estranged from the Lustiest and vanities of the world, a new birth, a life of grace and faith, that will entitle us Heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven,
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Secondly, And is there no commerce or intercourse between glorified and damned Spirits? The consideration of this should engage us to honour, esteem, reverence,
Secondly, And is there no commerce or intercourse between glorified and damned Spirits? The consideration of this should engage us to honour, esteem, Reverence,
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To love them for their piety, to converse with them for their example, to be thankful to them for the many devout prayers they put up to God for our Reformation and Salvation, to vindicate and justifie them, against all the cavils, slanders,
To love them for their piety, to converse with them for their Exampl, to be thankful to them for the many devout Prayers they put up to God for our Reformation and Salvation, to vindicate and justify them, against all the cavils, slanders,
For he that giveth to drink, to one of these little ones, a cup of cold water in the name of a Disciple, shall in no wise lose his reward, Matth. 10.42. It is a sad consideration, that goodness shall not be preferred before riches, that wealth must take place before piety.
For he that gives to drink, to one of these little ones, a cup of cold water in the name of a Disciple, shall in no wise loose his reward, Matthew 10.42. It is a sad consideration, that Goodness shall not be preferred before riches, that wealth must take place before piety.
If thou be condemned, there is nothing to prevent the execution of that irreversible sentence, Go ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels.
If thou be condemned, there is nothing to prevent the execution of that irreversible sentence, Go you cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels.
then, at the last and final reckoning, they will appear for us, and declare the special acts of civility, the tender, compassionate services we have done them, the respect and fingular regard we had for them,
then, At the last and final reckoning, they will appear for us, and declare the special acts of civility, the tender, compassionate services we have done them, the respect and fingular regard we had for them,
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then, in the face of the whole world, shall the Judge pronounce, Come ye blessed Children of my Father, receive a Kingdom, prepared for you from the foundation of the World:
then, in the face of the Whole world, shall the Judge pronounce, Come you blessed Children of my Father, receive a Kingdom, prepared for you from the Foundation of the World:
Thirdly, and Finally, We knowing the terrours of the Lord, let us be prevailed with to consider our present State, to be perfectly acquainted with our selves,
Thirdly, and Finally, We knowing the terrors of the Lord, let us be prevailed with to Consider our present State, to be perfectly acquainted with our selves,
and then what would we give, if possible, that we might have again such opportunities and advantages of being happy? consider therefore in time, repent and amend in this life of tryal, shake off that impovidence which detaineth you, make you a new heart, and a new spirit;
and then what would we give, if possible, that we might have again such opportunities and advantages of being happy? Consider Therefore in time, Repent and amend in this life of trial, shake off that impovidence which detaineth you, make you a new heart, and a new Spirit;
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THe rich man having received a slat denyal of that which he requested, that Lazarus might be sent with a drop of water, to allay the heat and throbbing of his parched tongue;
THe rich man having received a slat denial of that which he requested, that Lazarus might be sent with a drop of water, to allay the heat and throbbing of his parched tongue;
Let him assert my Resolution, That if I was admitted to re-enter the World, and live my Days over again that are past, I would not be charmed with the flatteries of Lust and Sensuality;
Let him assert my Resolution, That if I was admitted to re-enter the World, and live my Days over again that Are past, I would not be charmed with the flatteries of Lust and Sensuality;
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and caution them against those Imprudences, which were my destruction, and remediless ruine. This would rouse them out of sleep, make them unravel all that they have done,
and caution them against those Imprudences, which were my destruction, and remediless ruin. This would rouse them out of sleep, make them unravel all that they have done,
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and desire that they may be as miserable as themselves? It is the Opinion of some sage and learned Writers, That the rich Man here prayeth not so much for the reformation and final Good of his Brethren,
and desire that they may be as miserable as themselves? It is the Opinion of Some sage and learned Writers, That the rich Man Here Prayeth not so much for the Reformation and final Good of his Brothers,
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as for himself, that his Torments might not be the more aggravated, with the perpetual sight and company of those, who, in this World, were his near Relations,
as for himself, that his Torments might not be the more aggravated, with the perpetual sighed and company of those, who, in this World, were his near Relations,
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when in the Body, were seduced and drawn away from Christianity by their loose Practices. But to the Answer which Abraham makes to the rich Man's Petition;
when in the Body, were seduced and drawn away from Christianity by their lose Practices. But to the Answer which Abraham makes to the rich Man's Petition;
And if they will not be reformed by these Means, and mighty Helps, they cannot reasonably expect that God should send departed Souls with a special Commission, and compel them to accept of the Terms of Happiness, against their will.
And if they will not be reformed by these Means, and mighty Helps, they cannot reasonably expect that God should send departed Souls with a special Commission, and compel them to accept of the Terms of Happiness, against their will.
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Abraham argues the unreasonableness and impertinence of the Rich Man's request, that he would dismiss Lazarus to his Brethren, by urging the advantages and fair opportunities they had of making themselves for ever;
Abraham argues the unreasonableness and impertinence of the Rich Man's request, that he would dismiss Lazarus to his Brothers, by urging the advantages and fair opportunities they had of making themselves for ever;
There is no need of extraordinary revelations, since they have such an eminent privilege of hearing the Counsels and Instructions of those worthy Men, commissioned by, and imployed under God.
There is no need of extraordinary revelations, since they have such an eminent privilege of hearing the Counsels and Instructions of those worthy Men, commissioned by, and employed under God.
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I shall treat of both these distinctly, beginning with the former. First, That the Scriptures are the only means appointed by God, for the Conviction, Conversion,
I shall Treat of both these distinctly, beginning with the former. First, That the Scriptures Are the only means appointed by God, for the Conviction, Conversion,
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and the Salvation of Sinners, drawn from Abraham 's answer to the Rich Man's Petition, that he would send Lazarus away, with a special Commission, to his surviving Brethren:
and the Salvation of Sinners, drawn from Abraham is answer to the Rich Man's Petition, that he would send Lazarus away, with a special Commission, to his surviving Brothers:
And to strengthen the belief of those Truths written and dispersed, by his chosen Servants, graciously condescended to come down from Heaven, eclipsed with Humanity, and supplied the defects of his Laws delivered in the Minority of the World:
And to strengthen the belief of those Truths written and dispersed, by his chosen Servants, graciously condescended to come down from Heaven, eclipsed with Humanity, and supplied the defects of his Laws Delivered in the Minority of the World:
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And lest by additions, and seeming alterations, the Jews, with whom he chiefly conversed, should stagger in the belief of the Mosaical Traditions, tells them, Matth. 5.17. Think not that I am come to destroy the Law and the Prophets:
And lest by additions, and seeming alterations, the jews, with whom he chiefly conversed, should stagger in the belief of the Mosaical Traditions, tells them, Matthew 5.17. Think not that I am come to destroy the Law and the prophets:
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more emphatically, to reveal the full intent and meaning of the Law anciently delivered, that Men may be put out of scruple and doubt concerning their Duty,
more emphatically, to reveal the full intent and meaning of the Law anciently Delivered, that Men may be put out of scruple and doubt Concerning their Duty,
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That is, the holy Scriptures, termed the Old and New Testament, are undeniably profitable to instruct us in the belief of those Propositions absolutely necessary to Salvation, to convince us of any truth which consists with our happiness;
That is, the holy Scriptures, termed the Old and New Testament, Are undeniably profitable to instruct us in the belief of those Propositions absolutely necessary to Salvation, to convince us of any truth which consists with our happiness;
And in the 15th Verse he urges, That the Scriptures are able to make us wise unto salvation, through faith, which is in Christ Jesus; they have sufficiency of Doctrine, to make us wise enough to get to Heaven,
And in the 15th Verse he urges, That the Scriptures Are able to make us wise unto salvation, through faith, which is in christ jesus; they have sufficiency of Doctrine, to make us wise enough to get to Heaven,
So that it is fond flattery, for Men to disregard the Oracles of God, as if they were only Human Inventions, composed and written in a melancholy studious humour,
So that it is found flattery, for Men to disregard the Oracles of God, as if they were only Human Inventions, composed and written in a melancholy studious humour,
nor, indeed, is it reasonable he should, since he has revealed his mind concerning Mankind to his Servant Moses, and to the Prophets after him, and confirmed the same by his Son, working mighty Miracles, and astonishing Wonders;
nor, indeed, is it reasonable he should, since he has revealed his mind Concerning Mankind to his Servant Moses, and to the prophets After him, and confirmed the same by his Son, working mighty Miracles, and astonishing Wonders;
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and by him delivered to the Apostles, who converted many, convinced them of their errors, and fixed them in the profession of Christianity, and by them handed down to us.
and by him Delivered to the Apostles, who converted many, convinced them of their errors, and fixed them in the profession of Christianity, and by them handed down to us.
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Wherefore should God detract from the power, authority, and truth of his holy Word, by reforming Men after a strange and unusual course? The nice and stubborn Pharisees, notwithstanding those numberless Miracles which our Saviour wrought in their view, to possess them with the belief of his Divinity,
Wherefore should God detract from the power, Authority, and truth of his holy Word, by reforming Men After a strange and unusual course? The Nicaenae and stubborn Pharisees, notwithstanding those numberless Miracles which our Saviour wrought in their view, to possess them with the belief of his Divinity,
and that he had his Commission from God the Father, impertinently required a sign from him, something extraordinary, more than he had already done, expecting that such a Mission should be so confirmed;
and that he had his Commission from God the Father, impertinently required a Signen from him, something extraordinary, more than he had already done, expecting that such a Mission should be so confirmed;
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and threaten them with Damnation if they disputed the Truth of it. To this our blessed Lord answers, An evil and adulterous Generation seeketh after a Sign,
and threaten them with Damnation if they disputed the Truth of it. To this our blessed Lord answers, an evil and adulterous Generation seeks After a Signen,
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A Woman that had an Issue of Blood twelve years, and had spent all her Substance with Physicians for cure, was perfectly made whole by touching the hem of my Garment.
A Woman that had an Issue of Blood twelve Years, and had spent all her Substance with Physicians for cure, was perfectly made Whole by touching the hem of my Garment.
since enough has been done, to make impartial and ingenuous Minds believe, that I act by a Divine Power, and consequently have received my Commission from God.
since enough has been done, to make impartial and ingenuous Minds believe, that I act by a Divine Power, and consequently have received my Commission from God.
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To run parallel, God having revealed his Will concerning Mankind, now called the Old and New Testament; the former relating to Moses and the Prophets, who were chosen and peculiar Ambassadors, commissioned by,
To run parallel, God having revealed his Will Concerning Mankind, now called the Old and New Testament; the former relating to Moses and the prophets, who were chosen and peculiar ambassadors, commissioned by,
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The latter pertaining to the Blessed Jesus, who was impowered and authorized by his Father to perfect and promulge the intent and meaning of his Laws, that we might not be be-wildred in Fancies and Illusions, grovel in the Dark, and perish in Ignorance:
The latter pertaining to the Blessed jesus, who was Empowered and authorized by his Father to perfect and promulge the intent and meaning of his Laws, that we might not be bewildered in Fancies and Illusions, grovel in the Dark, and perish in Ignorance:
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If, notwithstanding this Pharos, or great Illuminary, which would light and guide us to Heaven's Gates, we still wander and stray from the Truth, expecting a miraculous Revelation, that God will convert us by some other means, which we have no warrant for,
If, notwithstanding this Pharos, or great Illuminary, which would Light and guide us to Heaven's Gates, we still wander and stray from the Truth, expecting a miraculous Revelation, that God will convert us by Some other means, which we have no warrant for,
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he having appointed no other means for our Conviction, Conversion, and Salvation, than his Holy Word, which he has commissioned his Ministers to preach and propagate.
he having appointed no other means for our Conviction, Conversion, and Salvation, than his Holy Word, which he has commissioned his Ministers to preach and propagate.
Which is the Argument Abraham urges to the rich Man, to excuse the grant of his request, That Lazarus might be sent to his Brethren to testifie unto them:
Which is the Argument Abraham urges to the rich Man, to excuse the grant of his request, That Lazarus might be sent to his Brothers to testify unto them:
and that which they preach, is by his special Inspiration. St. Paul asserts, Heb. 4.12. That the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged Sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of Soul and Spirit;
and that which they preach, is by his special Inspiration. Saint Paul asserts, Hebrew 4.12. That the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged Sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of Soul and Spirit;
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In his humiliation, his judgment was taken away, and who shall declare his generation? For his life is taken from the Earth, Being affected with the Expression, asketh Philip of whom the Prophet spake? Philip answered, Of Jesus;
In his humiliation, his judgement was taken away, and who shall declare his generation? For his life is taken from the Earth, Being affected with the Expression, asks Philip of whom the Prophet spoke? Philip answered, Of jesus;
that God, who can every moment, by an invisible and irresistable Power, revenge himself on disobedient Man, and send him roaring into the infernal Pit;
that God, who can every moment, by an invisible and irresistible Power, revenge himself on disobedient Man, and send him roaring into the infernal Pit;
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would he, think you, dare to love his Sins, and spend his time in vain Sports and Pastimes? Would he not rather presently bethink himself, change his mind,
would he, think you, Dare to love his Sins, and spend his time in vain Sports and Pastimes? Would he not rather presently bethink himself, change his mind,
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As a Man fears thee, so is thy displeasure, says the Psalmist, Psalm 90.11. Or, more plainly, according as Mens Thoughts are of God, so are their Lives.
As a Man fears thee, so is thy displeasure, Says the Psalmist, Psalm 90.11. Or, more plainly, according as Men's Thoughts Are of God, so Are their Lives.
It is an andeniable Argument of a profound love, belief, and fear of God, when a Man makes the Scripture his Rule; when he avoids those things it interdicts,
It is an andeniable Argument of a profound love, belief, and Fear of God, when a Man makes the Scripture his Rule; when he avoids those things it interdicts,
I say, if these mighty Helps prove ineffectual, it is is to be reasonably presumed, that nothing besides, no, not an Angel from Heaven, nor a damned Spirit from beneath, could ever reach,
I say, if these mighty Helps prove ineffectual, it is is to be reasonably presumed, that nothing beside, no, not an Angel from Heaven, nor a damned Spirit from beneath, could ever reach,
First, We learn what a mighty Privilege and Advantage we are partakers of, that Almighty God should honour us, sinful Creatures, with the declaration of his Will, the which is a guide to conduct us through cragged and uneven ways, a glass to discover our nakedness, the spots and stains upon our Souls, that we may wipe them out by repentance,
First, We Learn what a mighty Privilege and Advantage we Are partakers of, that Almighty God should honour us, sinful Creatures, with the declaration of his Will, the which is a guide to conduct us through cragged and uneven ways, a glass to discover our nakedness, the spots and stains upon our Souls, that we may wipe them out by Repentance,
and run violently into the Ocean of Misery, if God, who careth for us, and highly values our good, had not set out this great illuminary, his Word, to bring us back,
and run violently into the Ocean of Misery, if God, who Careth for us, and highly value's our good, had not Set out this great illuminary, his Word, to bring us back,
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What an esteem and veneration ought we to have then for the Scriptures? How dear should they be to us? We cannot read and meditate on them too often, we cannot be too wise for Heaven, nor too much acquainted with our selves.
What an esteem and veneration ought we to have then for the Scriptures? How dear should they be to us? We cannot read and meditate on them too often, we cannot be too wise for Heaven, nor too much acquainted with our selves.
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It is a lamentable consideration, that the Bible, which treateth of Mens salvation, and teacheth them how they may make sure of Heaven, should be so much slighted as it is;
It is a lamentable consideration, that the bible, which Treateth of Men's salvation, and Teaches them how they may make sure of Heaven, should be so much slighted as it is;
that Novels, Romantick, Hisicries, and Pedantick Poetry, all but human Wit and Invention, should be read with such attention and curiosity, with an eager appetite,
that Novels, Romantic, Hisicries, and Pedantic Poetry, all but human Wit and Invention, should be read with such attention and curiosity, with an eager appetite,
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It will turn to a dismal after-reckoning, when God shall judge the contemners and despisers of his Oracles; when they shall be tried by that Word, which now they disdain;
It will turn to a dismal After reckon, when God shall judge the contemners and despisers of his Oracles; when they shall be tried by that Word, which now they disdain;
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then it highly concerns us to put a separate value upon the Scriptures, to read them as the Oracles of God, to believe them as the contents of his Will concerning us,
then it highly concerns us to put a separate valve upon the Scriptures, to read them as the Oracles of God, to believe them as the contents of his Will Concerning us,
If we be poor, the Bible even improves and sweetens an adverse state, by counselling us to cast all our care upon God, who careth for us, to put our confidence in him;
If we be poor, the bible even improves and sweetens an adverse state, by counseling us to cast all our care upon God, who Careth for us, to put our confidence in him;
and searching how they may fullfil it? How they may pass through this troublesom and vexatious World blameless, that they may commence a happy and blessed Eternity? What can be compared with the Soul? And what loss so irreparable as the loss of it? Insomuch that our Saviour says, What will it avail a Man,
and searching how they may fulfil it? How they may pass through this troublesome and vexatious World blameless, that they may commence a happy and blessed Eternity? What can be compared with the Soul? And what loss so irreparable as the loss of it? Insomuch that our Saviour Says, What will it avail a Man,
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What therefore should be every Mans study so much, as to provide for the after state of his Soul, to read and ponder the ways and means he must use to prepare his Soul for the embraces of the Father of Spirits? How melancholy soever Men may think it is, to fill their Minds with the thoughts of Death, Judgment,
What Therefore should be every men study so much, as to provide for the After state of his Soul, to read and ponder the ways and means he must use to prepare his Soul for the embraces of the Father of Spirits? How melancholy soever Men may think it is, to fill their Minds with the thoughts of Death, Judgement,
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As we are Christians, let us have a special regard to God's Word, and, with the Psalmist, hide it in our hearts, that we may not sin against our Maker.
As we Are Christians, let us have a special regard to God's Word, and, with the Psalmist, hide it in our hearts, that we may not sin against our Maker.
If one whom my Brethren knew was dead, should appear, and speak to them, giving them a Relation, that he saw their Friend in a very miserable and afflicted State, covered with unquenchable flames, from the head unto the foot;
If one whom my Brothers knew was dead, should appear, and speak to them, giving them a Relation, that he saw their Friend in a very miserable and afflicted State, covered with unquenchable flames, from the head unto the foot;
For though sensible demonstration be the greatest advantage imaginable, to moral persuasion; yet these things are under no Divine appointment to such an effect.
For though sensible demonstration be the greatest advantage imaginable, to moral persuasion; yet these things Are under no Divine appointment to such an Effect.
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It is not so much to be wondred at, that the intemperate see their fellow-sinners struck suddenly dead by an invisible hand, and yet unconcernedly drink to excess,
It is not so much to be wondered At, that the intemperate see their Fellow sinners struck suddenly dead by an invisible hand, and yet unconcernedly drink to excess,
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That multitudes of sinners are unexpectedly hurried into the other miserable world, and their Companions not in the least affected with such instances of Divine Vengeance;
That Multitudes of Sinners Are unexpectedly hurried into the other miserable world, and their Sodales not in the least affected with such instances of Divine Vengeance;
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What can awake and rouze Men out of the sleep of sin if such sensible evidences as these, such special demonstrations of Gods fury, doth not alarm and strike them with fear and trembling? but to the further prosecution of the Text;
What can awake and rouse Men out of the sleep of since if such sensible evidences as these, such special demonstrations of God's fury, does not alarm and strike them with Fear and trembling? but to the further prosecution of the Text;
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That which is very naturally proposed to our consideration from the words, is this, (Viz.) That if men give no heed to the written word of God, attested and confirmed by mighty miracles,
That which is very naturally proposed to our consideration from the words, is this, (Viz.) That if men give no heed to the written word of God, attested and confirmed by mighty Miracles,
First, That the fixed Revelation of Gods Will, here in the Text, termed, Moses and the Prophets, has more power and force, to convince and reform Men,
First, That the fixed Revelation of God's Will, Here in the Text, termed, Moses and the prophets, has more power and force, to convince and reform Men,
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as the only appointed means, for the Conviction, Conversion, and Salvation of sinners, in my last Discourse, wherein I urged, that most excellent and comprehensive character, the Apostle St. Paul has left upon record, of Gods Holy Word, 2 Tim. 3.16, 17. It is profitable for Doctrine,
as the only appointed means, for the Conviction, Conversion, and Salvation of Sinners, in my last Discourse, wherein I urged, that most excellent and comprehensive character, the Apostle Saint Paul has left upon record, of God's Holy Word, 2 Tim. 3.16, 17. It is profitable for Doctrine,
As also that other most eloquent and affecting commendation, the same Apostle elsewhere expresses of the Scripture, Heb. 4.12. It is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword;
As also that other most eloquent and affecting commendation, the same Apostle elsewhere Expresses of the Scripture, Hebrew 4.12. It is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword;
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But that which I shall further urge for the proof of this Point, namely, That the standing Revelation of Gods will, here called in the Text, Moses and the Prophets, hath more power and force to convince and reform Men,
But that which I shall further urge for the proof of this Point, namely, That the standing Revelation of God's will, Here called in the Text, Moses and the prophets, hath more power and force to convince and reform Men,
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And therefore it argues, that those men, who are not won and brought over by the insinuations of the Gospel, but expect some extraordinary dealings to convict them, are desperately hardened, and must perish without remedy.
And Therefore it argues, that those men, who Are not wone and brought over by the insinuations of the Gospel, but expect Some extraordinary dealings to convict them, Are desperately hardened, and must perish without remedy.
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when the truth of Christianity hath been attested by wonders and miracles, by the blood of Martyrs, who died for the Confirmation of it and by the Conversion of many thousands since? It must be concluded, that they were weary of their lives, very soft,
when the truth of Christianity hath been attested by wonders and Miracles, by the blood of Martyrs, who died for the Confirmation of it and by the Conversion of many thousands since? It must be concluded, that they were weary of their lives, very soft,
Or, otherwise how is it, that the Oracles of God are not more credited by them? Why are men so seared and impenitrable, that the word of God, which is quick and powerful,
Or, otherwise how is it, that the Oracles of God Are not more credited by them? Why Are men so seared and impenetrable, that the word of God, which is quick and powerful,
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he would have used some other methods to that end, and not have permitted so many thousands to have lived and dyed in their sins, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.
he would have used Some other methods to that end, and not have permitted so many thousands to have lived and died in their Sins, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.
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Nor would our blessed Saviour have pronounced such terrible woes against the Unbelieving Jews, nor had Divine providence cursed them, who were once his peculiar People, a chosen Generation, a royal Priest-hood,
Nor would our blessed Saviour have pronounced such terrible woes against the Unbelieving jews, nor had Divine providence cursed them, who were once his peculiar People, a chosen Generation, a royal Priesthood,
Hence a Friend becometh anothers Enemy, because he tells him the truth, mildly reproves him for his sin, sorrowfully tells him what a desperate condition he is in,
Hence a Friend Becometh another's Enemy, Because he tells him the truth, mildly reproves him for his since, sorrowfully tells him what a desperate condition he is in,
those Sermons which they should use as medicaments to heal their wounded Souls, are made their sport and pastime, fitting only to be Subjects of vain wit, and frothy drollery.
those Sermons which they should use as medicaments to heal their wounded Souls, Are made their sport and pastime, fitting only to be Subject's of vain wit, and frothy drollery.
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It is a sad presage of final ruine, when the standing Revelation of Gods Will doth not work upon men, to the changing of their manners and turning them from under the power of Satan, unto God.
It is a sad presage of final ruin, when the standing Revelation of God's Will does not work upon men, to the changing of their manners and turning them from under the power of Satan, unto God.
and to strengthen the credibility of it, was rehearsed and promulged by Jesus Christ, and that the knowledge thereof might be universally spread, was delivered by the same Jesus to the Apostles;
and to strengthen the credibility of it, was rehearsed and promulged by jesus christ, and that the knowledge thereof might be universally spread, was Delivered by the same jesus to the Apostles;
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than what they received from the Book of Nature; and brought over multitudes to the Profession and Practice of Christianity, who never heard of it before.
than what they received from the Book of Nature; and brought over Multitudes to the Profession and Practice of Christianity, who never herd of it before.
and is the means of that Piety and Religion practised in our days, cannot prevail with men, their stubbornness and wilful infidelity, defeating its aptness and influence;
and is the means of that Piety and Religion practised in our days, cannot prevail with men, their stubbornness and wilful infidelity, defeating its aptness and influence;
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It is not to be disputed, but that if a Spectrum or Ghost should appear to a very wicked man, suppose it to be an aerial Representation of his Companion;
It is not to be disputed, but that if a Spectrum or Ghost should appear to a very wicked man, suppose it to be an aerial Representation of his Companion;
but a thing framed in his disordered Mind? It is easie for a Man, who is not willing to believe any thing of this nature, to bring himself to such an opinion, to evade and shift off the thoughts of it, that they might not disturb and trouble him in his wickednesses.
but a thing framed in his disordered Mind? It is easy for a Man, who is not willing to believe any thing of this nature, to bring himself to such an opinion, to evade and shift off the thoughts of it, that they might not disturb and trouble him in his Wickednesses.
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But then he is much more encouraged, when he tells his idle and wanton Companions the relation, who, upon hearing it, will not forbear jesting him out of the conceit;
But then he is much more encouraged, when he tells his idle and wanton Sodales the Relation, who, upon hearing it, will not forbear jesting him out of the conceit;
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or was imploying his thoughts about Stories which tell of Ghosts and Spirits, and so giving way to them, foolishly conjectured that his melancholy fancy metamorphos'd it self into form and shape. But he must banish all such whimsical Notions,
or was employing his thoughts about Stories which tell of Ghosts and Spirits, and so giving Way to them, foolishly conjectured that his melancholy fancy metamorphosed it self into from and shape. But he must banish all such whimsical Notions,
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and not din their ears with such Nonsence, but those who are easie, too credulous Persons, who spend their time in carrying such ridiculous relations up and down the World. But,
and not din their ears with such Nonsense, but those who Are easy, too credulous Persons, who spend their time in carrying such ridiculous relations up and down the World. But,
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Secondly, Supposing, that notwithstanding all this, he cannot easily baffle the credit of his Senses; for tho' he has hitherto used all the means he could, to banish the belief of the Vision,
Secondly, Supposing, that notwithstanding all this, he cannot Easily baffle the credit of his Senses; for though he has hitherto used all the means he could, to banish the belief of the Vision,
It is true, I was amazed at a Vision, but how do I know that it was one risen from the Dead? It might, peradventure, be a human Body, dress'd up in Grave-cloaths, imitating the walk and gesture of a Ghost, who intended, by this Religious fraud, to scare me from my sins;
It is true, I was amazed At a Vision, but how do I know that it was one risen from the Dead? It might, Peradventure, be a human Body, dressed up in Graveclothes, imitating the walk and gesture of a Ghost, who intended, by this Religious fraud, to scare me from my Sins;
Thirdly, As it is not to be doubted, that such a Man as I am now speaking of, will create and raise many Arguments, to withstand the force and influence of such a Miracle wrought in order to his Conversion, so there is one more yet remaining, which he may probably urge, to sortifie himself against Conviction and Conversion:
Thirdly, As it is not to be doubted, that such a Man as I am now speaking of, will create and raise many Arguments, to withstand the force and influence of such a Miracle wrought in order to his Conversion, so there is one more yet remaining, which he may probably urge, to sortify himself against Conviction and Conversion:
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If the Neighbourhood where he lives were thus disturbed, or if any of his near Acquaintance should come and tell him, that at such a time they were surprized by a Ghost, who told them, That if they continued in that course of Life they so vigorously prosecuted, they would be as miscrable as himself, who suffers eternal torments for committing the very same sins they now live in, this relation would indeed alarm him,
If the Neighbourhood where he lives were thus disturbed, or if any of his near Acquaintance should come and tell him, that At such a time they were surprised by a Ghost, who told them, That if they continued in that course of Life they so vigorously prosecuted, they would be as miscrable as himself, who suffers Eternal torments for committing the very same Sins they now live in, this Relation would indeed alarm him,
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What a gross illusion is this? If now they will not be reformed by the Motives of the Gospel, which in time was faithfully penned by the Evangelists, who both knew and conversed with our Saviour, heard his Sermons,
What a gross illusion is this? If now they will not be reformed by the Motives of the Gospel, which in time was faithfully penned by the Evangelists, who both knew and conversed with our Saviour, herd his Sermons,
Wherefore look they for any other means, than the Rule of the Scriptures, which, though indeed they are not absolutely converting, without the assistance of Divine Grace,
Wherefore look they for any other means, than the Rule of the Scriptures, which, though indeed they Are not absolutely converting, without the assistance of Divine Grace,
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It is Mens wilfully shutting their Eyes, and hardening their Hearts against the knowledge of the truth, which makes them so little benefited by the Gospel.
It is Men's wilfully shutting their Eyes, and hardening their Hearts against the knowledge of the truth, which makes them so little benefited by the Gospel.
What will these kind of Men be able to plead for themselves, when they are, by the sound of the last Trump, summoned to Judgment? Will they vainly pretend that the Word of God was not influential enough,
What will these kind of Men be able to plead for themselves, when they Are, by the found of the last Trump, summoned to Judgement? Will they vainly pretend that the Word of God was not influential enough,
but it was their petulant follies, obstinate perversenesses, and treacherous infidelities, presumptuously shutting their eyes, and hardening their hearts, which were the cause of their unhappiness.
but it was their petulant follies, obstinate Perversenesses, and treacherous infidelities, presumptuously shutting their eyes, and hardening their hearts, which were the cause of their unhappiness.
The Pagans, Turks, and the rest of those ignorant People, whom Moses never watered with the Dew of Heavenly Doctrine, will rise up in Judgment against them, who having no more knowledge of their Creator,
The Pagans, Turks, and the rest of those ignorant People, whom Moses never watered with the Due of Heavenly Doctrine, will rise up in Judgement against them, who having no more knowledge of their Creator,
they do not consider what it is to appear before the tremendous Bar of Justice unprepared, there to give an Account of the Sins of a whole Life, and not one of them repented of.
they do not Consider what it is to appear before the tremendous Bar of justice unprepared, there to give an Account of the Sins of a Whole Life, and not one of them repented of.
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And, O, the great Condemnation of those, who have a long time lived under the sound and preaching of the Gospel, and have had the tenders of Salvation again and again offered to them!
And, Oh, the great Condemnation of those, who have a long time lived under the found and preaching of the Gospel, and have had the tenders of Salvation again and again offered to them!
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