OUr Blessed Saviour having Preached an Excellent Sermon, full of very Serious Advice, in many Particulars, of which you have an Account in the Foregoing Verses of this Chapter;
OUr Blessed Saviour having Preached an Excellent Sermon, full of very Serious advice, in many Particulars, of which you have an Account in the Foregoing Verses of this Chapter;
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and making daily Provision for it. This he enters upon in the 35th. Verse of the Chapter, and prosecutes to this 40th. Verse, which I have now read unto you, wherein you have these four Things observable:
and making daily Provision for it. This he enters upon in the 35th. Verse of the Chapter, and prosecutes to this 40th. Verse, which I have now read unto you, wherein you have these four Things observable:
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But under this, is comprehended also the Day of a Man's Death; For so you shall sine the Scripture uses this Expression, Philip. 1.10. That you may be sincere, and without Offence till the Day of Christ: 1 Tim. 6.14. Keep this Commandment till the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
But under this, is comprehended also the Day of a Man's Death; For so you shall sine the Scripture uses this Expression, Philip. 1.10. That you may be sincere, and without Offence till the Day of christ: 1 Tim. 6.14. Keep this Commandment till the appearing of our Lord jesus christ.
As to that, such as we are when we leave this World, such shall we be when we come to stand before the Bar of Christ at the last Day, to receive our Unchangeable Sentence.
As to that, such as we Are when we leave this World, such shall we be when we come to stand before the Bar of christ At the last Day, to receive our Unchangeable Sentence.
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wherein, says he, Lord, speakest thou this Parable to us, v. 42. &c. or even to all? And from our Lord's Answer, wherein he continues this Discourse of his,
wherein, Says he, Lord, Speakest thou this Parable to us, v. 42. etc. or even to all? And from our Lord's Answer, wherein he continues this Discourse of his,
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In the preceding Verse our Saviour had represented the Suddenness of his coming, by the similitude of a Thief, who sets upon a House unexpectedly in the Night, which if the Owner thereof had known of, he would certainly have watched,
In the preceding Verse our Saviour had represented the Suddenness of his coming, by the similitude of a Thief, who sets upon a House unexpectedly in the Night, which if the Owner thereof had known of, he would Certainly have watched,
q.d. If Men are so prudent and careful, that they be not surprized in Matters of a lower Nature, where the utmost that they can lose is their Worldly Substance, and their Temporal Lives;
Q.d If Men Are so prudent and careful, that they be not surprised in Matters of a lower Nature, where the utmost that they can loose is their Worldly Substance, and their Temporal Lives;
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how much more should they be so in a matter of the highest Concern, whereupon their Souls, their Everlasting Welfare, their All does depend? And therefore be ye ready in this case also;
how much more should they be so in a matter of the highest Concern, whereupon their Souls, their Everlasting Welfare, their All does depend? And Therefore be you ready in this case also;
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For a Vile Person indeed to be Driven away in his Wickedness, like Chaff and Smoak before the Wind, in those Storms which his own Sins have raised, may be easily accounted for;
For a Vile Person indeed to be Driven away in his Wickedness, like Chaff and Smoke before the Wind, in those Storms which his own Sins have raised, may be Easily accounted for;
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but that very Holy Men, in the height of their Usefulness, and in the midst of their Work, should be snatcht away almost in the same manner, seems at first View to be very strange and severe.
but that very Holy Men, in the height of their Usefulness, and in the midst of their Work, should be snatched away almost in the same manner, seems At First View to be very strange and severe.
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For had Death made its Regular and Leisurely advances, they might have had many an Opportunity of speaking in Commendation of the Ways of God and Religion, from their own Experience,
For had Death made its Regular and Leisurely advances, they might have had many an Opportunity of speaking in Commendation of the Ways of God and Religion, from their own Experience,
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and the last Words of our dying Husband or Father, of our dying Friend or Pastor, would to be sure have made very deep and lasting Impressions upon us,
and the last Words of our dying Husband or Father, of our dying Friend or Pastor, would to be sure have made very deep and lasting Impressions upon us,
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This Divine Attribute is displayed when he closeth his right-Hand to hide these Stars, wherein they were formerly held; or when he seals them up in a Sudden and so thick a Darkness, that we can neither see them,
This Divine Attribute is displayed when he closeth his right-Hand to hide these Stars, wherein they were formerly held; or when he Seals them up in a Sudden and so thick a Darkness, that we can neither see them,
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and humbly adore him, crying out, How unsearchable are his Judgments, Rom. 11.33. Eph. 1.11. and his Ways past our finding out, who yet Worketh all things according to the Counsel of his own Will!
and humbly adore him, crying out, How unsearchable Are his Judgments, Rom. 11.33. Ephesians 1.11. and his Ways passed our finding out, who yet Works all things according to the Counsel of his own Will!
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The best Rule whereby to form our Judgments as to this point, is from the manner of Men's Lives, and not from that of their Death: And that the suddenness of their Departure alone, is no Black Mark from Heaven against them, is very plain, from this convincing Demonstration, that there shall be Saints alive at that very hour wherein Christ shall appear to judge the World, who shall be suddenly Changed, and Caught up in the Air, to meet him in a moment, in the twinkling of an Eye.
The best Rule whereby to from our Judgments as to this point, is from the manner of Men's Lives, and not from that of their Death: And that the suddenness of their Departure alone, is no Black Mark from Heaven against them, is very plain, from this convincing Demonstration, that there shall be Saints alive At that very hour wherein christ shall appear to judge the World, who shall be suddenly Changed, and Caught up in the Air, to meet him in a moment, in the twinkling of an Eye.
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The Church would do by him, if the Lord's Prisoner by a lingering Sickness, as they did by Peter when he was Herod 's, Prayer was made to God for him without ceasing.
The Church would do by him, if the Lord's Prisoner by a lingering Sickness, as they did by Peter when he was Herod is, Prayer was made to God for him without ceasing.
Now when such a Man's Work is done, and his determined Time run out, God suddenly removes him, that he may not give leisure to the People to lay hold on his Arm,
Now when such a Man's Work is done, and his determined Time run out, God suddenly removes him, that he may not give leisure to the People to lay hold on his Arm,
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Hereby he is effectually preserved from many of those Evils, wherewith some of the Saints of God, who have more slowly gone off from the Stage of this World, have been sorely distressed. As,
Hereby he is effectually preserved from many of those Evils, wherewith Some of the Saints of God, who have more slowly gone off from the Stage of this World, have been sorely distressed. As,
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This darkens the Mind, shatters the Judgment, breaks the Spirit, stakes and binds down the Soul to a Continual, sad Meditation on the Misery it feels, making a Man pine away in the bitterness of his Soul from Morning unto the Evening.
This darkens the Mind, shatters the Judgement, breaks the Spirit, stakes and binds down the Soul to a Continual, sad Meditation on the Misery it feels, making a Man pine away in the bitterness of his Soul from Morning unto the Evening.
When God from Morning even to Night is breaking his Bones like a Lion, even Hezekiah himself can but Chatter like a Crane, or a Swallow, or mourn like a Dove;
When God from Morning even to Night is breaking his Bones like a lion, even Hezekiah himself can but Chatter like a Crane, or a Swallow, or mourn like a Dove;
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Further, sharp and long Bodily Pains, often prove the Occasion, even to Good Men, of groat inward Trouble and Distresses of Soul. David 's Sickness often cast him into great Doubts and Fears about his Sins, that God had not for given them.
Further, sharp and long Bodily Pains, often prove the Occasion, even to Good Men, of groat inward Trouble and Distresses of Soul. David is Sickness often cast him into great Doubts and Fears about his Sins, that God had not for given them.
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Indeed all his Griefs springing from other causes, at last did run into this Channel, as any Distemper turns to the Plague in the Time of a Raging Pestilence.
Indeed all his Griefs springing from other Causes, At last did run into this Channel, as any Distemper turns to the Plague in the Time of a Raging Pestilence.
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yet methinks I see how the 〈 ◊ 〉 stood in the good Man's Eyes, at the Thoughts of those Calamities which he foresaw were coming upon his Children, after his approaching Decease.
yet methinks I see how the 〈 ◊ 〉 stood in the good Man's Eyes, At the Thoughts of those Calamities which he foresaw were coming upon his Children, After his approaching Decease.
And then he ends the Verse with these Words, Although he make it not to grow, that is, not to Spring as the tender Grass out of the Earth, by clear shining after the Rain;
And then he ends the Verse with these Words, Although he make it not to grow, that is, not to Spring as the tender Grass out of the Earth, by clear shining After the Rain;
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but my Family will wither away, like the Grass of the Field, when burnt up by the Heat of the Sun. Hereby he evidently shows, that the Distresses that were coming upon his Family made a deep Impression upon him, cut him to the quick,
but my Family will wither away, like the Grass of the Field, when burned up by the Heat of the Sun. Hereby he evidently shows, that the Distresses that were coming upon his Family made a deep Impression upon him, Cut him to the quick,
and created some very uneasie thoughts in his Mind, as he lay a Dying. Another Occasion, wherein this taking our solemn Farewell is so very uneasse a thing, is,
and created Some very uneasy thoughts in his Mind, as he lay a Dying. another Occasion, wherein this taking our solemn Farewell is so very uneasse a thing, is,
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when our Friends cannot resign us up without the Indecent Workings of a Violent and Passionate Sorrow: A thing that Paul himself could not bear, to whom the Weeping of his Friends was more grievous than any Death that he could endure from the Hands of his most Euraged Enemies:
when our Friends cannot resign us up without the Indecent Workings of a Violent and Passionate Sorrow: A thing that Paul himself could not bear, to whom the Weeping of his Friends was more grievous than any Death that he could endure from the Hands of his most Euraged Enemies:
and more especially may we suppose him ready at such a time to fall with a greater Degree of Fury and Malice, upon an Eminent Minister; whose Business it has been all his Life long to batter and destroy his Kingdom.
and more especially may we suppose him ready At such a time to fallen with a greater Degree of Fury and Malice, upon an Eminent Minister; whose Business it has been all his Life long to batter and destroy his Kingdom.
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and being animated with Revenge, will be sure to summon up all his force, and draw his Bow with his full strength, to shoot his most envenomed Arrows against him.
and being animated with Revenge, will be sure to summon up all his force, and draw his Bow with his full strength, to shoot his most envenomed Arrows against him.
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'Tis a Mercy to be carried away into that Heaven, into which he can never enter, in so swift a manner, that he shall not be able to fling one of his fiery Darts after us, to wound,
It's a Mercy to be carried away into that Heaven, into which he can never enter, in so swift a manner, that he shall not be able to fling one of his fiery Darts After us, to wound,
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For my own part, on mature Deliberation, I don't think it a desirable thing for a good Man, who is ready, to be worn away like a Stone, by a long and continual Dropping. May my House and Soul be in order,
For my own part, on mature Deliberation, I don't think it a desirable thing for a good Man, who is ready, to be worn away like a Stone, by a long and continual Dropping. May my House and Soul be in order,
To which there is but one Circumstance more, which I should desire may be added, viz. that I may dye Preaching the Everlasting Gospel, or Administring the Lord's Supper. May my Taper be blown out in the Sanctuary, and may I presently pass in an Instant from Serving the Church Militant here on Earth, to joyn with the Church Triumphant in Heaven.
To which there is but one Circumstance more, which I should desire may be added, viz. that I may die Preaching the Everlasting Gospel, or Administering the Lord's Supper. May my Taper be blown out in the Sanctuary, and may I presently pass in an Instant from Serving the Church Militant Here on Earth, to join with the Church Triumphant in Heaven.
When he sends long Sickness, he weans our Hearts from them by degrees, gives us time and leisure to get our Souls into a readiness for parting with one another, (though even then too it is hard work for the most of us.) This is like digging about the Roots of a Tree, loosning and preparing of it for a more easie fall:
When he sends long Sickness, he weans our Hearts from them by Degrees, gives us time and leisure to get our Souls into a readiness for parting with one Another, (though even then too it is hard work for the most of us.) This is like digging about the Roots of a Tree, loosening and preparing of it for a more easy fallen:
6. And Lastly, God does this for the Instruction of others. We think, that if a Holy Man had but time and leisure given him, his dying Words would have a great influence upon us:
6. And Lastly, God does this for the Instruction of Others. We think, that if a Holy Man had but time and leisure given him, his dying Words would have a great influence upon us:
But when God hastily snatches away a good Man, Providence it self turns Preacher, and crys with a loud Voice, and the Man of Wisdom will hear, and learn;
But when God hastily snatches away a good Man, Providence it self turns Preacher, and cries with a loud Voice, and the Man of Wisdom will hear, and Learn;
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With what Care and Diligence should Parents and Ministers instruct their Children, and their Flock, Watch over them, Warn, Reprove, Exhort, Beseech, Counsel and Comfort them, Travel in Birth with them, 'till Christ be formed in their Hearts;
With what Care and Diligence should Parents and Ministers instruct their Children, and their Flock, Watch over them, Warn, Reprove, Exhort, Beseech, Counsel and Comfort them, Travel in Birth with them, till christ be formed in their Hearts;
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as not knowing how soon Death, that great Silencer of Ministers, whom none can resist, may so effectually stop their Mouths as not to suffer them to Preach their Farewell Sermon, or utter one single Sentence for the good of those whom they leave behind them.
as not knowing how soon Death, that great Silencer of Ministers, whom none can resist, may so effectually stop their Mouths as not to suffer them to Preach their Farewell Sermon, or utter one single Sentence for the good of those whom they leave behind them.
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With what readiness and thankfulness should Children and People listen to their Instructions, receive their Reproofs, hearken to their Wannings, shew them that Honour that is due to them for their Works sake;
With what readiness and thankfulness should Children and People listen to their Instructions, receive their Reproofs, harken to their Wannings, show them that Honour that is due to them for their Works sake;
or the other, or both, may be in the Grave, where the Voice of the Preacher is not heard, no more than that of the Oppressor. It is but a Melancholly thing, to have that Scripture sullfilled upon us, The day is coming, when you shall desire to see one of the Days of the Son of Man, and shall not see it.
or the other, or both, may be in the Grave, where the Voice of the Preacher is not herd, no more than that of the Oppressor. It is but a Melancholy thing, to have that Scripture sullfilled upon us, The day is coming, when you shall desire to see one of the Days of the Son of Man, and shall not see it.
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Such is our Folly, that we seldom duly value, or rightly use any Mercy while we possess it, which gives but too much cause for deep Remorse of Spirit when we are deprived of it.
Such is our Folly, that we seldom duly valve, or rightly use any Mercy while we possess it, which gives but too much cause for deep Remorse of Spirit when we Are deprived of it.
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and therefore, because at the utmost the Time is short, and may be much shorter than we are aware, it remaineth that both they that have Wives, be as tho' they had none;
and Therefore, Because At the utmost the Time is short, and may be much shorter than we Are aware, it remains that both they that have Wives, be as though they had none;
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Sometimes indeed they are said to be in our own; I put my Life in my hand, said Jephtah; My Soul is continually in my hand, saith David. But then hereby is meant the great Dangers to which our Lives are perpetually exposed;
Sometime indeed they Are said to be in our own; I put my Life in my hand, said Jephthah; My Soul is continually in my hand, Says David. But then hereby is meant the great Dangers to which our Lives Are perpetually exposed;
6. 'Tis • … loud Call to us to Redeem our Time. What Stupidity is it to lavish away one Day or Hour, which for ought we know may be our last? and then there's no Preparation to be made for Eternity.
6. It's • … loud Call to us to redeem our Time. What Stupidity is it to lavish away one Day or Hour, which for ought we know may be our last? and then there's no Preparation to be made for Eternity.
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They that lye at Ease are very Subject to such idle Dreams. That rich Man in the Gospel, was not the only Person that ever said to himself, Soul, thou hast Goods laid up for many years, Eat, Drink, Luk. 12.19, 20. and be merry.
They that lie At Ease Are very Subject to such idle Dreams. That rich Man in the Gospel, was not the only Person that ever said to himself, Soul, thou hast Goods laid up for many Years, Eat, Drink, Luk. 12.19, 20. and be merry.
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And how like a Fool did he look, When God said unto him, This Night shall thy Soul be required of thee? David himself was so over-seen, that He said in his prosperity he should never be moved.
And how like a Fool did he look, When God said unto him, This Night shall thy Soul be required of thee? David himself was so overseen, that He said in his Prosperity he should never be moved.
But Providence soon confuted him, and his Mountain which he thought stood so strong, was presently, moved and shaken to that Degree, that he himself was suddenly cast from it within a Hairs Breadth of the Grave;
But Providence soon confuted him, and his Mountain which he Thought stood so strong, was presently, moved and shaken to that Degree, that he himself was suddenly cast from it within a Hairs Breadth of the Grave;
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whereupon he immediately adds, What profit is there in my Blood, when I go down to the Pit, shall the Dust praise thee? When others drop in this manner before our Eyes, 'tis a lively Comment on that Scripture, Go to now ye that say, James 4.13, 14, 15, 16. to day or to morrow, we will go into such a City,
whereupon he immediately adds, What profit is there in my Blood, when I go down to the Pit, shall the Dust praise thee? When Others drop in this manner before our Eyes, it's a lively Comment on that Scripture, Go to now you that say, James 4.13, 14, 15, 16. to day or to morrow, we will go into such a city,
(Thou may'st travel to thy long Home before thou reach that City) For what is your Life? It is even a Vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
(Thou Mayest travel to thy long Home before thou reach that city) For what is your Life? It is even a Vapor, that appears for a little time, and then Vanishes away.
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'Tis a sottish Thing so to do, for you are not Lords of your own Lives, and therefore not of your own Actions; and if your Breath fail, in that moment all these great Thoughts of yours, shall perish like a proud and swelling Bubble that is broken by a single puff of Wind.
It's a sottish Thing so to do, for you Are not lords of your own Lives, and Therefore not of your own Actions; and if your Breath fail, in that moment all these great Thoughts of yours, shall perish like a proud and swelling Bubble that is broken by a single puff of Wind.
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struck us down dead at his Foot in an Instant, when the Weapons of Iniquity were in our Hands, without affording us any leisure to bethink our selves what we had done,
struck us down dead At his Foot in an Instant, when the Weapons of Iniquity were in our Hands, without affording us any leisure to bethink our selves what we had done,
or whither we were going? Astonishing Patience, that he hath not long since torn away our guilty Souls from our Wretched Bodies, sending one to the Grave,
or whither we were going? Astonishing Patience, that he hath not long since torn away our guilty Souls from our Wretched Bodies, sending one to the Grave,
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That his Wrath hath not smoaked against us, yea, broke forth into a devouring Flame. His Forbearance is so much the more admirable, because perverse Man takes an Occasion from hence to Embolden himself in Sin. Because sentence against an Evil Work is not executed speedily,
That his Wrath hath not smoked against us, yea, broke forth into a devouring Flame. His Forbearance is so much the more admirable, Because perverse Man Takes an Occasion from hence to Embolden himself in Sin. Because sentence against an Evil Work is not executed speedily,
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And this Naturally leads me to the II. General propounded; which is, to shew wherein this readiness for Death and Judgment does lye. This is twofold. First, Habitual. Secondly, Actual.
And this Naturally leads me to the II General propounded; which is, to show wherein this readiness for Death and Judgement does lie. This is twofold. First, Habitual. Secondly, Actual.
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because that single guilt binds him over to Eternal Wrath. Who then can conceive the misery of that man, who has upon him the guilt of all those innumerable Sins which he has committed throughout the whole course of his life;
Because that single guilt binds him over to Eternal Wrath. Who then can conceive the misery of that man, who has upon him the guilt of all those innumerable Sins which he has committed throughout the Whole course of his life;
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every one of which, and much more all of them together, expose him to the Fury and Everlasting Vengeance of God? Such a one is far from being fit for Death and Judgment, who must fall under that condemning-Sentence, Depart from me ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels.
every one of which, and much more all of them together, expose him to the Fury and Everlasting Vengeance of God? Such a one is Far from being fit for Death and Judgement, who must fallen under that condemning-Sentence, Depart from me you cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels.
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When our Saviour shall appear, and say to an Unbeliever, I am Jesus, That Jesus, whose Blood thou hast despised, whose Gospel thou hast slighted, whose Spirit thou hast resisted, whose merciful Design thou hast opposed all thy life long,
When our Saviour shall appear, and say to an Unbeliever, I am jesus, That jesus, whose Blood thou hast despised, whose Gospel thou hast slighted, whose Spirit thou hast resisted, whose merciful Design thou hast opposed all thy life long,
The Foolish Virgins that had Lamps in their hands, but no Oil in their Vessels, will find the door shut against them when the Bridegroom comes, as not being ready to enter in with him.
The Foolish Virgins that had Lamps in their hands, but no Oil in their Vessels, will find the door shut against them when the Bridegroom comes, as not being ready to enter in with him.
All this man's Happiness lies at the mercy of a Disease, of an Accident, of one moment; for if this night God should take away his Soul, where is he? Nay it all lies at the mercy of one wise and sober thought:
All this Man's Happiness lies At the mercy of a Disease, of an Accident, of one moment; for if this night God should take away his Soul, where is he? Nay it all lies At the mercy of one wise and Sobrium Thought:
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For 'tis not more certain that he is at present out of Hell, than it is, that if he live and die in his present State, he shall in a few moments be in it.
For it's not more certain that he is At present out of Hell, than it is, that if he live and die in his present State, he shall in a few moments be in it.
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A threatning Sickness doth as much alarm them, as the furious march of a powerful invading Army doth the weak and defenceless Inhabitants of any Country.
A threatening Sickness does as much alarm them, as the furious march of a powerful invading Army does the weak and defenceless Inhabitants of any Country.
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and in a dying-hour his misgiving-Heart will be apt to say the worst, and reproach him that he hath not been right with God, nor sound in his Statutes.
and in a Dying-hour his misgiving-Heart will be apt to say the worst, and reproach him that he hath not been right with God, nor found in his Statutes.
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For a Christian is like a Clock or Watch that hath several distinct Motions; and as to every one of these, will the Judge examine us, when he shall appear.
For a Christian is like a Clock or Watch that hath several distinct Motions; and as to every one of these, will the Judge examine us, when he shall appear.
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And blessed is that Servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 2 Pet. 3.11. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of Persons ought ye to be in all Holy Conversation and Godliness!
And blessed is that Servant whom his Lord when he comes shall find so doing. 2 Pet. 3.11. Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of Persons ought you to be in all Holy Conversation and Godliness!
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That is, either that you may be praised, and honoured, and glorified, as having given such evident proofs of the Sincerity of your Faith under very trying Providences;
That is, either that you may be praised, and honoured, and glorified, as having given such evident proofs of the Sincerity of your Faith under very trying Providences;
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and men shall see what excellent persons his Followers have shown themselves to be, through his strengthening of them, which will reflect an Honour upon him, as well as upon them.
and men shall see what excellent Persons his Followers have shown themselves to be, through his strengthening of them, which will reflect an Honour upon him, as well as upon them.
and those Hands which were employed in concealing of it instead of trading with it, were bound; and for hiding it in the Earth, he himself was cast into Hell.
and those Hands which were employed in concealing of it instead of trading with it, were bound; and for hiding it in the Earth, he himself was cast into Hell.
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And how then shall we be able to look him in the Face? Deserters are wont to be more severely treated than those who were always open and professed Enemies.
And how then shall we be able to look him in the Face? Deserters Are wont to be more severely treated than those who were always open and professed Enemies.
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Their awaken'd Consciences have lasht them with Whips of Steel, and with siery Scorpions. And therefore, Little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear, 1 Joh 2.23. we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
Their awakened Consciences have lashed them with Whips of Steel, and with siery Scorpions. And Therefore, Little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear, 1 John 2.23. we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him At his coming.
what overwhelming-Sorrow and Confusion will his Majestick and angry Countenance strike all those into, who deny him in their Works, when he shall appear in all the Solemnity of a Publick Judge, in the Glory of his Father, surrounded with all his holy Angels!
what overwhelming-Sorrow and Confusion will his Majestic and angry Countenance strike all those into, who deny him in their Works, when he shall appear in all the Solemnity of a Public Judge, in the Glory of his Father, surrounded with all his holy Angels!
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as soon as ever the Sun begins to set, and the Evening to come on. 7. In getting our Evidences for Heaven bright and clear. Heb. 11.8. Abraham indeed, at the call of God, readily departs from his own Country into a Foreign Land, not knowing whither he went.
as soon as ever the Sun begins to Set, and the Evening to come on. 7. In getting our Evidences for Heaven bright and clear. Hebrew 11.8. Abraham indeed, At the call of God, readily departs from his own Country into a Foreign Land, not knowing whither he went.
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Where Eternal Happiness or Misery is the Doubt, it must needs be a very uneasy thing to a serious Person (and men are generally so in their last minutes) to be tost up and down between Hopes and Fears.
Where Eternal Happiness or Misery is the Doubt, it must needs be a very uneasy thing to a serious Person (and men Are generally so in their last minutes) to be tossed up and down between Hope's and Fears.
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Frequently seasoning our Hearts with such serious Reflections as these, will be like a daily watering the Tree at the roots, which makes the Sap to rise and shoot up into every Branch, it will quicken us to the performance of all the forementioned particulars;
Frequently seasoning our Hearts with such serious Reflections as these, will be like a daily watering the Tree At the roots, which makes the Sap to rise and shoot up into every Branch, it will quicken us to the performance of all the forementioned particulars;
Do this in the time of Health, that it may be your last Will; yours, and not the Will of those that are about you, who otherwise may be practising upon you when you are sick and weak in Body and Mind too.
Do this in the time of Health, that it may be your last Will; yours, and not the Will of those that Are about you, who otherwise may be practising upon you when you Are sick and weak in Body and Mind too.
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We need not to have these worldly matters to distract and discompose us, when we have much weightier Affairs, enough to take up all the little remainder of our Time, and our most serious Thoughts. For,
We need not to have these worldly matters to distract and discompose us, when we have much Weightier Affairs, enough to take up all the little remainder of our Time, and our most serious Thoughts. For,
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lifting up our Hearts to the heavenly Glory, and commending our departing Spirits into the hand of God and Christ. III. General. I come to shew you wherein the force of this Argument lies, from the suddenness of Death and Judgment, to be always ready for them. And,
lifting up our Hearts to the heavenly Glory, and commending our departing Spirits into the hand of God and christ. III. General. I come to show you wherein the force of this Argument lies, from the suddenness of Death and Judgement, to be always ready for them. And,
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1. Death and Judgment will not stay beyond the appointed time, till we get ready. Thy Days are numbred, thy Glass has been turned up, and running for some time;
1. Death and Judgement will not stay beyond the appointed time, till we get ready. Thy Days Are numbered, thy Glass has been turned up, and running for Some time;
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Many a Time hast thou been sick, and the consciousness of thy having made little or no Provision for Eternity, has made thee cry out in the bitterness of thy Soul, O spare me a little longer!
Many a Time hast thou been sick, and the consciousness of thy having made little or no Provision for Eternity, has made thee cry out in the bitterness of thy Soul, Oh spare me a little longer!
if then it be to begin? When thou hast spent Forty or Fifty Years in Wickedness, is a few Hours time sufficient to make thy Peace with God for such a multitude of Provocations,
if then it be to begin? When thou hast spent Forty or Fifty years in Wickedness, is a few Hours time sufficient to make thy Peace with God for such a multitude of Provocations,
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or procure the Change of thy Heart and Nature, so consirmed in Sin? Soul and Body, by Physick and Pains are miserably indisposed for so serious a matter;
or procure the Change of thy Heart and Nature, so confirmed in since? Soul and Body, by Physic and Pains Are miserably indisposed for so serious a matter;
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But for the present, let us suppose the best; Provided thou shouldest prove a true Fonitent (which is very unlikely) yet, without a Divine Revelation thou wilt not be able to know it.
But for the present, let us suppose the best; Provided thou Shouldst prove a true Fonitent (which is very unlikely) yet, without a Divine Revelation thou wilt not be able to know it.
It may be this has been thy own case, a Fit of Sickness made a great change in thy Countenance, but a greater in Thoughts. But with thy Health thou hast recovered thy ancient Looks, and returned to thy Old Sins again;
It may be this has been thy own case, a Fit of Sickness made a great change in thy Countenance, but a greater in Thoughts. But with thy Health thou hast recovered thy ancient Looks, and returned to thy Old Sins again;
And who can assure thee that special Grace hath now fixed and established thy Heart, which hath so often started aside like a deceitful Bow? So that thou wilt unavoidably dye in a dreadful Cloud,
And who can assure thee that special Grace hath now fixed and established thy Heart, which hath so often started aside like a deceitful Bow? So that thou wilt avoidable die in a dreadful Cloud,
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Oh how wilt thou befool and condemn thy self, and say, How often was I put in mind of such an Hour as this? How often have I been called upon to prepare my Soul for it? How often did I purpose to do it? I was even ready to yield sometimes,
O how wilt thou befool and condemn thy self, and say, How often was I put in mind of such an Hour as this? How often have I been called upon to prepare my Soul for it? How often did I purpose to do it? I was even ready to yield sometime,
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a thing so ravishing, that as that Nobleman said, when in his low condition he was tempted with the offer of a Bag of Gold to return to Popery, Their Money perish with them that would not prefer one Hours Communion with God before all the Silver and Gold in this World.
a thing so ravishing, that as that Nobleman said, when in his low condition he was tempted with the offer of a Bag of Gold to return to Popery, Their Money perish with them that would not prefer one Hours Communion with God before all the Silver and Gold in this World.
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They drink abundantly of that sweet Wine, which hath a far more delicious relish and taste than all the Pleasures of this World, were the Spirits of them all extracted and mingled together in one Draught.
They drink abundantly of that sweet Wine, which hath a Far more delicious relish and taste than all the Pleasures of this World, were the Spirits of them all extracted and mingled together in one Draught.
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they dye smiling, yea go away in Triumph into that blessed Place where Delight and Praise shall be their everlasting Work and Employment. 5. And Lastly.
they die smiling, yea go away in Triumph into that blessed Place where Delight and Praise shall be their everlasting Work and Employment. 5. And Lastly.
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And except these men's Consciences are seared, if a Cloud be but gathering, if some threatning Sickness do but hover over them, it casts them into a mighty Confusion:
And except these men's Consciences Are seared, if a Cloud be but gathering, if Some threatening Sickness do but hover over them, it Cast them into a mighty Confusion:
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whereupon his Thoughts troubled him, and his Knees smote one against another; and his Countenance changed white as that Wall on which the Hand-writing appeared:
whereupon his Thoughts troubled him, and his Knees smote one against Another; and his Countenance changed white as that Wall on which the Handwriting appeared:
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And though thou hast the Fundamental, yet if thou hast not the actual readiness for Death too, thou wilt be full of Fears and inward distress of Soul, dye very uncomfortably,
And though thou hast the Fundamental, yet if thou hast not the actual readiness for Death too, thou wilt be full of Fears and inward distress of Soul, die very uncomfortably,
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2. How sad is it, that so few are, or take any care to get themselves ready? There is not a plainer instance of the deplorable Corruption and Folly of human Nature than this, That we stand in need of Divine Instruction by a powerful hand practically to know this common and obvious thing, how frail we are.
2. How sad is it, that so few Are, or take any care to get themselves ready? There is not a plainer instance of the deplorable Corruption and Folly of human Nature than this, That we stand in need of Divine Instruction by a powerful hand practically to know this Common and obvious thing, how frail we Are.
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And consequently in so vast a body of men, who were all of them to drop in so short a compass of Time, they could not chuse but have daily Spectacles of Mortality before their Eyes;
And consequently in so vast a body of men, who were all of them to drop in so short a compass of Time, they could not choose but have daily Spectacles of Mortality before their Eyes;
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He therefore digests his own serious Thoughts on this Point into a solemn Prayer, for the use of the Israelites; that so he might lead the People in their Devotions; as well as in their Wars and Journeyings through the Wilderness.
He Therefore digests his own serious Thoughts on this Point into a solemn Prayer, for the use of the Israelites; that so he might led the People in their Devotions; as well as in their Wars and Journeyings through the Wilderness.
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But the Folly of the generality of Mankind as to this point, is so very manifest, that we have too much cause to take up Moses 's Complaint, That the Lord hath not given them a heart to perceive,
But the Folly of the generality of Mankind as to this point, is so very manifest, that we have too much cause to take up Moses is Complaint, That the Lord hath not given them a heart to perceive,
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Our Saviour indeed in his Parable supposes the number of the Wise and Prepared, the Foolish and Unready Virgins, to be equal, five of the one, and five of the other:
Our Saviour indeed in his Parable supposes the number of the Wise and Prepared, the Foolish and Unready Virgins, to be equal, five of the one, and five of the other:
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3. Are you ready for Death and Judgment, yea or no? Would not an immediate Summons to appear before the Bar of Christ, put you into as much Disorder and Confusion,
3. are you ready for Death and Judgement, yea or no? Would not an immediate Summons to appear before the Bar of christ, put you into as much Disorder and Confusion,
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how inexcusable would they be, if they fall asleep themselves? Several of our Orde of late have been struck in the Pulpit, and tho' they have languisht some days, never recovered the fatal Blow they there received.
how inexcusable would they be, if they fallen asleep themselves? Several of our Orde of late have been struck in the Pulpit, and though they have languished Some days, never recovered the fatal Blow they there received.
They have been like a Taper, which while 'tis burning and shining in the Candlestick, on a sudden drops down into the Socket, where it lies for a little time, shooting up its wavering and trembling Light, which is immediately suckt back again,
They have been like a Taper, which while it's burning and shining in the Candlestick, on a sudden drops down into the Socket, where it lies for a little time, shooting up its wavering and trembling Light, which is immediately sucked back again,
Am I ready indeed? What if I should dye before to morrow comes? O my Soul, art thou in such a Posture as thou art willing to be found in, when Christ shall appear.
Am I ready indeed? What if I should die before to morrow comes? O my Soul, art thou in such a Posture as thou art willing to be found in, when christ shall appear.
This is the Voice of that Providence, that so hastily removed your late excellent Pastor, Mr. Nathanael Vincent. I need not to tell you, How on Tuesday was sevennight he was suddenly taken ill in the Morning,
This is the Voice of that Providence, that so hastily removed your late excellent Pastor, Mr. Nathanael Vincent. I need not to tell you, How on Tuesday was sevennight he was suddenly taken ill in the Morning,
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He was the Son of a Godly Minister, Mr. John Vincent; and a living Confutation of that Scandal, that the Children of the Prophets do more commonly than others prove Sons of Belial: As also was his late Brother, Mr. Thomas Vincent, a Minister of eminent Usefulness in London while he lived, especially in the time of the dreadful Plague, and whose Memory is still deservedly very dear and precious to those that knew him;
He was the Son of a Godly Minister, Mr. John Vincent; and a living Confutation of that Scandal, that the Children of the prophets do more commonly than Others prove Sons of Belial: As also was his late Brother, Mr. Thomas Vincent, a Minister of eminent Usefulness in London while he lived, especially in the time of the dreadful Plague, and whose Memory is still deservedly very dear and precious to those that knew him;
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like a Rose which adorns the Garden, and perfumes the Air while 'tis growing on the Tree, and hath a fragrant smell too a long time after it is gathered and dead. For he was a serious, humble, godly man, of sober Principles, and great Zeal and Diligence;
like a Rose which adorns the Garden, and perfumes the Air while it's growing on the Tree, and hath a fragrant smell too a long time After it is gathered and dead. For he was a serious, humble, godly man, of Sobrium Principles, and great Zeal and Diligence;
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These Vermin begin to swarm among us, and disturb us by their hideous Noise, not in Corners or Chambers, but in our very Pulpits; and are like to prove an Egyptian Plague to us:
These Vermin begin to swarm among us, and disturb us by their hideous Noise, not in Corners or Chambers, but in our very Pulpits; and Are like to prove an Egyptian Plague to us:
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If these Illiterate Antinomian Usurpers are not speedily and effectually discountenanced by Ministers and People too, they who are already the Blemish of Nonconformity, will quickly prove the total Ruin of it.
If these Illiterate Antinomian Usurpers Are not speedily and effectually discountenanced by Ministers and People too, they who Are already the Blemish of Nonconformity, will quickly prove the total Ruin of it.
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which Time and Experience did correct in some matters, making him more Calm and Moderate towards our Brethren who differ from us in things that lie remote enough from the Foundation.
which Time and Experience did correct in Some matters, making him more Cam and Moderate towards our Brothers who differ from us in things that lie remote enough from the Foundation.
His Notions were fast locked up in a faithful Memory, but yet the door did presently fly open at the first knock, so as that he could easily bring them forth at pleasure.
His Notions were fast locked up in a faithful Memory, but yet the door did presently fly open At the First knock, so as that he could Easily bring them forth At pleasure.
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But the Gift of Breaching, that most essential and useful Part of a Minister's Work, was that peculiar Talent wherewith God had Blessed and Honoured him.
But the Gift of Breaching, that most essential and useful Part of a Minister's Work, was that peculiar Talon wherewith God had Blessed and Honoured him.
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He opened and applied the great Truths of the Gospel, with that mixture of Plainness and Majesty, with that measure of Life and Power, that showed he had a deep sense upon his own Heart of the great Ends of the Ministry, the Glory of God, and the Salvation of Souls.
He opened and applied the great Truths of the Gospel, with that mixture of Plainness and Majesty, with that measure of Life and Power, that showed he had a deep sense upon his own Heart of the great Ends of the Ministry, the Glory of God, and the Salvation of Souls.
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2. Consider him as a Christian. He has been noted for this, that he was very ready upon all occasions to start some holy and serious Discourse; a thing that is grown almost out of fashion among the Professors of this Age.
2. Consider him as a Christian. He has been noted for this, that he was very ready upon all occasions to start Some holy and serious Discourse; a thing that is grown almost out of fashion among the Professors of this Age.
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But hardly any Company could he come into, but he was like an open Box of precious Ointment, he would leave some sweet Persume, some Heavenly Discourse behind him.
But hardly any Company could he come into, but he was like an open Box of precious Ointment, he would leave Some sweet Presume, Some Heavenly Discourse behind him.
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He was a Close Walker with God, and found the fruit of it, by enjoying a constant, settled, calm Assurance of the Divine Love, for many years together;
He was a Close Walker with God, and found the fruit of it, by enjoying a constant, settled, Cam Assurance of the Divine Love, for many Years together;
which pass'd the trial, and stood firm and unshaken, several times, when he verily thought himself to be near his End. When his nearest Relation express'd her great Sorrow at the Apprehensions of his Death, in a former Sickness, he replied, Why weep you for me, who am going to the Eternal Inheritance? And then brake forth into a large and serious Discourse of the Joys of the Saints above.
which passed the trial, and stood firm and unshaken, several times, when he verily Thought himself to be near his End. When his nearest Relation expressed her great Sorrow At the Apprehensions of his Death, in a former Sickness, he replied, Why weep you for me, who am going to the Eternal Inheritance? And then brake forth into a large and serious Discourse of the Joys of the Saints above.
Any one that would see his very Heart and Soul, let him read the Introduction to those useful Sermons of his about the benefit of Affliction, Preached and Printed on the occasion of his having been twice seized with a Death-threatning Calamity.
Any one that would see his very Heart and Soul, let him read the Introduction to those useful Sermons of his about the benefit of Affliction, Preached and Printed on the occasion of his having been twice seized with a Death-threatening Calamity.
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His Patience and Resignation under Afflictions, and sharp and severe pains, was very remarkable. When, upon that occasion, a near Relation expressed too much of concernedness, as he thought, for him;
His Patience and Resignation under Afflictions, and sharp and severe pains, was very remarkable. When, upon that occasion, a near Relation expressed too much of concernedness, as he Thought, for him;
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And consider his End aright, so that you may all fall in with she Exhortation of our Saviour in my Text, To be always ready; For the Son of man may come upon you,
And Consider his End aright, so that you may all fallen in with she Exhortation of our Saviour in my Text, To be always ready; For the Son of man may come upon you,
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