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TIMES SHORTNESS. I COR. VII. 29. But this I say, Brethren, the time is short.
TIMES SHORTNESS. I COR. VII. 29. But this I say, Brothers, the time is short.
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THe blessed Apostle in these words shews us what our station in the world, and all our Secular enjoyments are;
THe blessed Apostle in these words shows us what our station in the world, and all our Secular enjoyments Are;
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they are minute and transient, But this I say, Brethren, the time is short. The Text consists of two parts: 1. A Kind Compellation NONLATINALPHABET, Brethren.
they Are minute and Transient, But this I say, Brothers, the time is short. The Text consists of two parts: 1. A Kind Compellation, Brothers.
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2. A Seasonable Admonition, NONLATINALPHABET, The time is short. 1. A Kind Compellation, Brethren. The Saints of God are Brethren.
2. A Seasonable Admonition,, The time is short. 1. A Kind Compellation, Brothers. The Saints of God Are Brothers.
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They are eodem sanguine conglutinati , cemented together with the blood of Christ.
They Are Eodem sanguine conglutinati, cemented together with the blood of christ.
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Then let there be no strife among them, seeing they are brethren, Gen. 13. 8. Believers are regenerated by the same Spirit, they suck the same Breasts, the Promises;
Then let there be no strife among them, seeing they Are brothers, Gen. 13. 8. Believers Are regenerated by the same Spirit, they suck the same Breasts, the Promises;
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they wear the same Garment, Christs Righteousness; they sit at the same Board, the Table of the Lord; they partake of the same Glory, the inheritance in light, Col. 1. 12, and shall they not love!
they wear the same Garment, Christ Righteousness; they fit At the same Board, the Table of the Lord; they partake of the same Glory, the inheritance in Light, Col. 1. 12, and shall they not love!
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There ought to be no contending among Gods people, but who should love most . Satan leaps at discord, he warms himself at the fire of mens Passions.
There ought to be no contending among God's people, but who should love most. Satan leaps At discord, he warms himself At the fire of men's Passion.
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If he cannot divide the Spiritual members from their Head, he will endeavour to make them smite one against another. If he cannot keep the Saints from Heaven, he will endeavour to make them fall out by the way.
If he cannot divide the Spiritual members from their Head, he will endeavour to make them smite one against Another. If he cannot keep the Saints from Heaven, he will endeavour to make them fallen out by the Way.
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It was ill for Abrahams Herd-men and Lots to fall out when the Canaanite was in the Land, Gen. 13. 7. 'Tis an ill time for Mariners to be fighting when the enemy is boring an hole in the bottom of the Ship. Take heed the Popish Enemy doth not enter at your breaches.
It was ill for Abrahams Herdsmen and Lots to fallen out when the Canaanite was in the Land, Gen. 13. 7. It's an ill time for Mariners to be fighting when the enemy is boring an hold in the bottom of the Ship. Take heed the Popish Enemy does not enter At your Breaches.
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Let Christians remember they are Brethren. Unity among Brethren, resembles the harmony among Angels.
Let Christians Remember they Are Brothers. Unity among Brothers, resembles the harmony among Angels.
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Psal. 133. 1, 2, Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity; Psalm 133. 1, 2, Behold how good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity;
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it is like the precious ointment upon the head, as the dew of Hermon. 'Tis compared to ointment, because it is sweet;it is like the precious ointment upon the head, as the due of Hermon. It's compared to ointment, Because it is sweet;
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and to the dew of Hermon, because it makes every thing fruitful.
and to the due of Hermon, Because it makes every thing fruitful.
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The Primitive Christians were of one heart, Act. 4. 32. Let us pray, That that Golden Motto may be written upon England, Cor unum, via una, one Heart, and one way; Jer. 32. 39. What a blessed place will Heaven be, where our light shall be clear, our love shall be perfect, our joy shall be full!
The Primitive Christians were of one heart, Act. 4. 32. Let us pray, That that Golden Motto may be written upon England, Cor Unum, via una, one Heart, and one Way; Jer. 32. 39. What a blessed place will Heaven be, where our Light shall be clear, our love shall be perfect, our joy shall be full!
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2. A Seasonable Admonition, The time is short. This word [ Time ] I shall take more strictly for the term and period of mans life, The time is short. The divers instances of Mortality may serve as so many Commentaries upon the Text. The Greek word for short alludes to Mariners, who roul up their Sails and bring them into a narrow compass when the Ship draws near the Harbour.
2. A Seasonable Admonition, The time is short. This word [ Time ] I shall take more strictly for the term and Period of men life, The time is short. The diverse instances of Mortality may serve as so many Commentaries upon the Text. The Greek word for short alludes to Mariners, who roll up their Sails and bring them into a narrow compass when the Ship draws near the Harbour.
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So though the sails of mans life were spread larger in the times of the Patriarchs,
So though the sails of men life were spread larger in the times of the Patriarchs,
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yet now God is folding up these sails in a narrower compass, Tempus contractum est, the Time is short: the Scripture frequently asserts the brevity and transitoriness of mans life, Psal. 89. 97, Remember how short my time is .
yet now God is folding up these sails in a narrower compass, Tempus contractum est, the Time is short: the Scripture frequently asserts the brevity and transitoriness of men life, Psalm 89. 97, remember how short my time is.
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Psal. 39. 5, Behold, thou hast made my days as an hand-breadth; which is the least of the Geometrical measures.
Psalm 39. 5, Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; which is the least of the Geometrical measures.
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Job useth three elegant Metaphors to set forth the shortness of mans life, Job 9. 25, My days are swifter than a Post, they are passed away as the swift ships, Job uses three elegant Metaphors to Set forth the shortness of men life, Job 9. 25, My days Are swifter than a Post, they Are passed away as the swift ships,
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as the eagle that hasteth to her prey. If we look to the land, there mans life is like a swift Post;as the Eagl that hastes to her prey. If we look to the land, there men life is like a swift Post;
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if we look to the Sea, there it is like a swift Ship; if we look to the air, there it is like a flying eagle.
if we look to the Sea, there it is like a swift Ship; if we look to the air, there it is like a flying Eagl.
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Life is compared to a cloud, Job 7. 9, a cloud is a vapour drawn up by the Sun into the middle-region of the air;
Life is compared to a cloud, Job 7. 9, a cloud is a vapour drawn up by the Sun into the middle-region of the air;
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when this cloud comes to its full proportion, it is soon dispersed and blown away with the wind.
when this cloud comes to its full proportion, it is soon dispersed and blown away with the wind.
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Life gathers as a cloud, bigger and bigger, but on a sudden it is dissipated by death.
Life gathers as a cloud, bigger and bigger, but on a sudden it is dissipated by death.
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Our life is but as a point to the Globe , nay it is less, Psal. 39. 5, My age is as nothing NONLATINALPHABET ▪ before thee.
Our life is but as a point to the Globe, nay it is less, Psalm 39. 5, My age is as nothing ▪ before thee.
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There is but a span between the Cradle and the Grave.
There is but a span between the Cradle and the Grave.
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Solomon saith, There is a time to be born, and a time to die, Eccles. 3. 3, but mentions no time of living, as if that were so short, it were not worth speaking of . Solomon Says, There is a time to be born, and a time to die, Eccles. 3. 3, but mentions no time of living, as if that were so short, it were not worth speaking of.
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Quest. In what sense is the time of life short? Answ. 1. It is short in respect of the uncertainty, it may instantly expire.Quest. In what sense is the time of life short? Answer 1. It is short in respect of the uncertainty, it may instantly expire.
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A man that holds a Farm at the will of his Landlord, if he be asked how long time he hath in the Farm, he will say, no time at all,
A man that holds a Farm At the will of his Landlord, if he be asked how long time he hath in the Farm, he will say, no time At all,
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because he is sure of none, he may be turned out the next hour. So our time is short because uncertain.
Because he is sure of none, he may be turned out the next hour. So our time is short Because uncertain.
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Hezekiah, it is true, had a lease of fifteen years sealed, Isa. 38. 5, but we have no such lease sealed us, death may be within a days march of us.Hezekiah, it is true, had a lease of fifteen Years sealed, Isaiah 38. 5, but we have no such lease sealed us, death may be within a days march of us.
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Quis scit an adjiciant hodiernae crastina vitae tempora, dii superi .
Quis scit an adjiciant hodiernae crastina vitae tempora, Gods superi.
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There are so many casualities, that it is a wonder if the slender thread of our Life be not cut off by untimely Death.
There Are so many casualties, that it is a wonder if the slender thread of our Life be not Cut off by untimely Death.
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Have you not seen a Virgin on the same day dressed in her Bride-apparel, and her Winding-sheet.
Have you not seen a Virgae on the same day dressed in her Bride-apparel, and her Winding-sheet.
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2. Time is short in respect of the improvement. If we reckon that for Time which is well spent, then Time is brought into a narrow compass indeed:
2. Time is short in respect of the improvement. If we reckon that for Time which is well spent, then Time is brought into a narrow compass indeed:
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a great part of our Time lies Fallow:
a great part of our Time lies Fallow:
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take from our life all the time of Eating, Drinking, Sleeping, besides idle impertinencies, and then how short is out Time!
take from our life all the time of Eating, Drinking, Sleeping, beside idle Impertinencies, and then how short is out Time!
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How little is the time wherein we can truly say, Hoc Vixi, This time I have lived!
How little is the time wherein we can truly say, Hoc Vixi, This time I have lived!
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O how little is the time which is spent with God! Time misimployed, is not Time lived, but Time lost .
Oh how little is the time which is spent with God! Time misemployed, is not Time lived, but Time lost.
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3. Time is short compared with Eternity. There is no Prospective-glass to see to the end of Eternity.
3. Time is short compared with Eternity. There is no Prospective-glass to see to the end of Eternity.
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Eternity is a Day that hath no Sun-setting . It is a Circle without beginning or end.
Eternity is a Day that hath no Sunsetting. It is a Circle without beginning or end.
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Eternity is a sum that can never be numbred, a Line that can never be measured:
Eternity is a sum that can never be numbered, a Line that can never be measured:
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reckon as many millions of years as there have been minutes since the Creation, and they stand for Ciphers in Eternity.
reckon as many millions of Years as there have been minutes since the Creation, and they stand for Ciphers in Eternity.
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The most elevated strains of Rhetorique cannot reach Eternity : It is a Sea without Bottom and Banks.
The most elevated strains of Rhetoric cannot reach Eternity: It is a Sea without Bottom and Banks.
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Time may be compared to a spot of Earth lying at the mouth of the great Ocean;
Time may be compared to a spot of Earth lying At the Mouth of the great Ocean;
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Time is a Spot on this side Eternity; and what a little of that Spot is Mans life!
Time is a Spot on this side Eternity; and what a little of that Spot is men life!
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Thus you see in what sense Time is short.
Thus you see in what sense Time is short.
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It will not be long before the Silver cord be loosed, and the Golden bowl broken, Eccles. 12. 6. By the Silver Cord I understand the Pith or Marrow of the Back, which for its whiteness is called Silver:
It will not be long before the Silver cord be loosed, and the Golden bowl broken, Eccles. 12. 6. By the Silver Cord I understand the Pith or Marrow of the Back, which for its whiteness is called Silver:
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this Silver Cord will soon be loosed.
this Silver Cord will soon be loosed.
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By the Golden Bowl is meant the Meninx, or Skin, wherein the Brains are enclosed as in a Bowl;
By the Golden Bowl is meant the Meninx, or Skin, wherein the Brains Are enclosed as in a Bowl;
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this Golden Bowl will soon be broken. Time goes on apace . The Poets painted Time with Wings, because it flies so fast.
this Golden Bowl will soon be broken. Time Goes on apace. The Poets painted Time with Wings, Because it flies so fast.
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In Joshua 's dayes, when the Sun and Moon stood still, Time went on. In Hezekiah 's Reign when the Sun went Ten degrees backward, Time went forward.
In joshua is days, when the Sun and Moon stood still, Time went on. In Hezekiah is Reign when the Sun went Ten Degrees backward, Time went forward.
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Our whole life is nothing else but a passage to Death, where there is no staying by the way, or slacking our pace.
Our Whole life is nothing Else but a passage to Death, where there is no staying by the Way, or slacking our pace.
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Vse 1. See what a poor inconsiderable thing Life is.Use 1. See what a poor inconsiderable thing Life is.
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The time is short, and upon this small Wire of time hangs the Weight of Eternity.The time is short, and upon this small Wire of time hangs the Weight of Eternity.
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Life is but a short Scene Acted here. It is but NONLATINALPHABET a Vapour or puff of Wind, Jam. 1. 4 . Life is made up of a few flying Minutes.
Life is but a short Scene Acted Here. It is but a Vapour or puff of Wind, Jam. 1. 4. Life is made up of a few flying Minutes.
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Oh then how imprudent are they, who to save their Lives will damn their Souls! He were unwise, who to preserve a short Lease would lose his Freehold:
O then how imprudent Are they, who to save their Lives will damn their Souls! He were unwise, who to preserve a short Lease would loose his Freehold:
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How many such are there who to preserve this short Life will take indirect courses, defraud and oppress,
How many such Are there who to preserve this short Life will take indirect courses, defraud and oppress,
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and to build up an Estate will pull down their Souls; many to save their Skins will deflour their Conscience:
and to built up an Estate will pull down their Souls; many to save their Skins will deflour their Conscience:
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Spira to preserve his Life abjured the Faith.Spira to preserve his Life abjured the Faith.
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The Irish make great reckoning of their Skimeter (a Warlike Weapon) and will endure a blow on the Arm to keep their Skimeter from being hurt.
The Irish make great reckoning of their Scimiter (a Warlike Weapon) and will endure a blow on the Arm to keep their Scimiter from being hurt.
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To this Skimeter I may compare the Soul:
To this Scimiter I may compare the Soul:
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better it is to endure a blow on our Body, or Estate, than suffer our precious Soul to be endamaged.
better it is to endure a blow on our Body, or Estate, than suffer our precious Soul to be endamaged.
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The Soul is the Man of the Man: The Soul of Plato, is Plato: The Soul is the Princely part, Crowned with Reason; it is Dei insignita imagine ;
The Soul is the Man of the Man: The Soul of Plato, is Plato: The Soul is the Princely part, Crowned with Reason; it is Dei insignita imagine;
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it carries in it some faint Idaea or Resemblance of the Trinity. The Soul is a rich Diamond set in Clay:
it carries in it Some faint Idaea or Resemblance of the Trinity. The Soul is a rich Diamond Set in Clay:
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what folly is it for saving the Clay, to lose the Diamond! Like Tiberius the Emperour, who for a draught of Water lost a Kingdom.
what folly is it for Saving the Clay, to loose the Diamond! Like Tiberius the Emperor, who for a draught of Water lost a Kingdom.
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Vse 2. Is Time so curtail'd and shortned? Let us often contemplate the shortness of Life . Use 2. Is Time so curtailed and shortened? Let us often contemplate the shortness of Life.
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Feathers swim upon the Water, but Gold sinks into it. Light Feathery-spirits float in vanity; but serious Christians sink deep into the thoughts of their sudden change;
Feathers swim upon the Water, but Gold sinks into it. Light Feathery-spirits float in vanity; but serious Christians sink deep into the thoughts of their sudden change;
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Deut. 32. 29, O that they were wise, that they would consider their latter end. Forgetfulness of the latter end, makes Life sinful, and Death formidable.Deuteronomy 32. 29, O that they were wise, that they would Consider their latter end. Forgetfulness of the latter end, makes Life sinful, and Death formidable.
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People naturally shrink back from the thoughts of Death: Amos 6. 3, They put far away from them the evil day.
People naturally shrink back from the thoughts of Death: Amos 6. 3, They put Far away from them the evil day.
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When they are young, they hope they shall spin out Life to the Blossoming of the Almond Tree;
When they Are young, they hope they shall spin out Life to the Blossoming of the Almond Tree;
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and when old age comes, they hope to renew their strength as the Eagle :
and when old age comes, they hope to renew their strength as the Eagl:
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though their Bodies are subject to corruption, and they feel the symptoms of mortality in them, Deafness of Hearing, here is Death creeping in at the Ear;
though their Bodies Are Subject to corruption, and they feel the symptoms of mortality in them, Deafness of Hearing, Here is Death creeping in At the Ear;
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Dimness of Sight, here is Death creeping in at the Eye: yet so frantique are they, as to perswade themselves of long life.Dimness of Sighed, Here is Death creeping in At the Eye: yet so frantic Are they, as to persuade themselves of long life.
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Bodily diseases are but Deaths Harbingers, which go before to bespeak a Lodging for Death.
Bodily diseases Are but Death's Harbingers, which go before to bespeak a Lodging for Death.
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Why then do men dream of an Earthly Eternity? Psal. 49. 11, Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever.
Why then do men dream of an Earthly Eternity? Psalm 49. 11, Their inward Thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever.
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Where is the Man that contemplates Times Shortness, or makes another's Death a Looking-glass in which he may see his own dying Face.
Where is the Man that contemplates Times Shortness, or makes another's Death a Looking-glass in which he may see his own dying Face.
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Some may say, this Discourse of the Shortness of Time is fit for such as are Consumptive, whom the Physicians have given over;
some may say, this Discourse of the Shortness of Time is fit for such as Are Consumptive, whom the Physicians have given over;
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but for their parts they are well in health, and may live these many years .
but for their parts they Are well in health, and may live these many Years.
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But though your Blood be fresh in your Veins, and your Bones are full of Marrow, you know not how short your time may be:
But though your Blood be fresh in your veins, and your Bones Are full of Marrow, you know not how short your time may be:
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He was not sick, nor in fear of sickness, who said, Soul take thy ease, but that night Death sealed him a Lease of Ejectment, Luke 12. 20. Freshness of Complexion is sometimes a lightning before Death.
He was not sick, nor in Fear of sickness, who said, Soul take thy ease, but that night Death sealed him a Lease of Ejectment, Lycia 12. 20. Freshness of Complexion is sometime a lightning before Death.
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The metal of which Glass is made, when it begins to shine, is nearest melting. Persons likely enough to live, have been suddenly taken away, by Squinisies, Convulsions, Appoplexies.
The metal of which Glass is made, when it begins to shine, is nearest melting. Persons likely enough to live, have been suddenly taken away, by Squinisies, Convulsions, Apoplexies.
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How soon may Death sound its Allarm!
How soon may Death found its Alarm!
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'Tis reported of Zeleuchus, that the first piece of Householdstuff he brought into Babylon, was a Tomb-stone.
It's reported of Zeleuchus, that the First piece of household stuff he brought into Babylon, was a Tombstone.
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O Meditate of the transiency and brittleness of Life: think often of your Tombe-stone.
O Meditate of the transiency and brittleness of Life: think often of your Tombstone.
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Quest. What advantage will accrew to us by often thinking of our short stay here?Quest. What advantage will accrue to us by often thinking of our short stay Here?
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Answ. 1. The shortness of Time meditated on, would cool the heat of our affections to the World.Answer 1. The shortness of Time meditated on, would cool the heat of our affections to the World.
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These visible objects please the fancy, but they do not so much delight us, as delude us:
These visible objects please the fancy, but they do not so much delight us, as delude us:
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they are brevi dilapsura, suddenly gone from us.
they Are brevi dilapsura, suddenly gone from us.
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Worldly things are like a fair Picture drawn on the Ice, which the Sun quickly melts .
Worldly things Are like a fair Picture drawn on the Ice, which the Sun quickly melts.
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The time is short, why should we love that over-much, which we cannot keep over-long? 1 Cor. 7. 31, The fashion , The time is short, why should we love that overmuch, which we cannot keep overlong? 1 Cor. 7. 31, The fashion,
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or Pageant, of the World passeth away. Time passeth away as a Ship in full sail:
or Pageant, of the World passes away. Time passes away as a Ship in full sail:
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this thought-on seriously, would mortify Covetousness.
this thought-on seriously, would mortify Covetousness.
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Paul looked upon himself as ready to loosen Anchor and be gone, 2 Pet. 1. 14, Knowing that shortly I must put off this my Tabernacle: Paul looked upon himself as ready to loosen Anchor and be gone, 2 Pet. 1. 14, Knowing that shortly I must put off this my Tabernacle:
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And how did his love to the World dye? Gal. 6. 14, The World is Crucified to me, and I unto the World.
And how did his love to the World die? Gal. 6. 14, The World is crucified to me, and I unto the World.
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Who would covet that much, which hath neither Contentment nor Continuance? Among the Graecians, the City of Sparta had a King of it but for a year,
Who would covet that much, which hath neither Contentment nor Continuance? Among the Greeks, the city of Sparta had a King of it but for a year,
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and then he was to lay down his Crown, which made every one strive not to be King.
and then he was to lay down his Crown, which made every one strive not to be King.
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Why should we so toil about the World, as if we were to live here ever? What needs a long provision for a short way ? If we have but enough to bear our charges to Heaven, it sufficeth.
Why should we so toil about the World, as if we were to live Here ever? What needs a long provision for a short Way? If we have but enough to bear our charges to Heaven, it Suffices.
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Suppose a mans Lease were ready to expire, and he should fall a building and planting, would not he be judged indiscreet? When our time is so very short,
Suppose a men Lease were ready to expire, and he should fallen a building and planting, would not he be judged indiscreet? When our time is so very short,
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now to follow the World immoderately, as if we would fetch happiness out of the Earth, which God hath cursed, is a degree of frenzy:
now to follow the World immoderately, as if we would fetch happiness out of the Earth, which God hath cursed, is a degree of frenzy:
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we shall have no need of the Earth shortly, but to be buried in it. 2. The meditation of the shortness of Time, would be a means to humble us.
we shall have no need of the Earth shortly, but to be buried in it. 2. The meditation of the shortness of Time, would be a means to humble us.
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St. Augustin calls Humility the Mother of the Graces. Balm sinks to the bottom of the Water:
Saint Augustin calls Humility the Mother of the Graces. Balm sinks to the bottom of the Water:
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a good Christian sinks low in Humility:
a good Christian sinks low in Humility:
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and what can sooner pull down the Flags and Banners of Pride, than to consider we are shortly dropping into the Dust .
and what can sooner pull down the Flags and Banners of Pride, than to Consider we Are shortly dropping into the Dust.
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The Priest was to cast the Feathers of the Fowls, by the place of the ashes, Levit. 1. 16. All your Feathers of Honour must shortly lye in the ashes.
The Priest was to cast the Feathers of the Fowls, by the place of the Ashes, Levit. 1. 16. All your Feathers of Honour must shortly lie in the Ashes.
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Shall not he which is cloathed with Mortality, be cloathed with Humility? The thoughts of the Grave would bury our pride.
Shall not he which is clothed with Mortality, be clothed with Humility? The thoughts of the Grave would bury our pride.
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When the Lord had said to the Judges, Psal. 82. 6, I said ye are gods;
When the Lord had said to the Judges, Psalm 82. 6, I said you Are God's;
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lest they should grow proud, he adds a corrective, but ye shall die like men. Ye are dying-gods.
lest they should grow proud, he adds a corrective, but you shall die like men. You Are dying-gods.
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3. The meditation of the shortness of time, would hasten our Repentance. Repentance is as necessary as Heaven;
3. The meditation of the shortness of time, would hasten our Repentance. Repentance is as necessary as Heaven;
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as radical moisture and natural heat preserve the life, so repenting-tears, and an heart burning with love, preserve the soul.
as radical moisture and natural heat preserve the life, so repenting-tears, and an heart burning with love, preserve the soul.
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It is natural to delay Repentance . We say as Hag. 1. 2, The time is not yet come.
It is natural to Delay Repentance. We say as Hag. 1. 2, The time is not yet come.
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But the Text saith, the time is short; our life is a taper, soon blown out.
But the Text Says, the time is short; our life is a taper, soon blown out.
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The thoughts of Times volubility and swiftness, would keep us from proroguing our repentance.
The thoughts of Times volubility and swiftness, would keep us from proroguing our Repentance.
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'Tis no time for us to make a long work, when God is making a short work .
It's no time for us to make a long work, when God is making a short work.
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It is observed of the Birds of Norway, that they fly faster than the birds of other Countrys.
It is observed of the Birds of Norway, that they fly faster than the Birds of other Countries.
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By the instinct of nature knowing the days in that Climate to be very short, they therefore make the more hast to their nests.
By the instinct of nature knowing the days in that Climate to be very short, they Therefore make the more hast to their nests.
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The consideration of our short abode here, will make us avoid delays, and fly faster to Heaven upon the wing of repentance.
The consideration of our short Abided Here, will make us avoid delays, and fly faster to Heaven upon the wing of Repentance.
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4. The meditation of the shortness of time, would antidote us against the temptations of Satan .
4. The meditation of the shortness of time, would antidote us against the temptations of Satan.
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Temptation is Satans eldest daughter, that woes for him.
Temptation is Satan eldest daughter, that woes for him.
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Satan doth more mischief by his wiles, than his darts. He knows how to suit his temptations,
Satan does more mischief by his wiles, than his darts. He knows how to suit his temptations,
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as the Husbandman knows what seed is proper for such a soil. Satan tempted Achan with a wedg of Gold; David with Beauty.
as the Husbandman knows what seed is proper for such a soil. Satan tempted achan with a wedge of Gold; David with Beauty.
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It is hard to keep up the banks of Grace against the sea of Temptation.
It is hard to keep up the banks of Grace against the sea of Temptation.
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I know no better remedy against Satans immodest solicitations, than this Text, The time is short: What Satan, dost thou tempt me to vanity,
I know no better remedy against Satan immodest solicitations, than this Text, The time is short: What Satan, dost thou tempt me to vanity,
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when I am going to give up my accounts? shall I now be sinning,
when I am going to give up my accounts? shall I now be sinning,
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when to morrow I may be dying? How shall I look my Judg in the face? Christian,
when to morrow I may be dying? How shall I look my Judge in the face? Christian,
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when Satan sets sinful pleasure before thee, shew him a deaths-head, this will make temptations vanish.
when Satan sets sinful pleasure before thee, show him a Death's head, this will make temptations vanish.
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5. The consideration of the shortness of our stay in the world, would be an help to Temperance; it would make us sober and moderate in the use of worldly comforts.
5. The consideration of the shortness of our stay in the world, would be an help to Temperance; it would make us Sobrium and moderate in the use of worldly comforts.
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By excess we turn things lawful into sin ;
By excess we turn things lawful into since;
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the Bee may suck a little honey from the leaf, but put it into a barrel of honey, and it is drowned.
the Bee may suck a little honey from the leaf, but put it into a barrel of honey, and it is drowned.
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We may with Jonathan, dip the end of the rod in honey, but not thrust it in too far .
We may with Johnathan, dip the end of the rod in honey, but not thrust it in too Far.
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Noah took too much of the Grape, Gen. 9. 21. The flesh, when pampered, rebels:Noah took too much of the Grape, Gen. 9. 21. The Flesh, when pampered, rebels:
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The best preservative against intemperance is this, Tempus est contractum, The time is short. When we are feasting, death may quickly take away the Cloth.
The best preservative against intemperance is this, Tempus est contractum, The time is short. When we Are feasting, death may quickly take away the Cloth.
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Plutarch reports, that the Egyptians used at their great Banquets to bring in the Image of a dead man, Plutarch reports, that the egyptians used At their great Banquets to bring in the Image of a dead man,
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and say to their Guests, Look upon this, and proceed in your Banket. An excellent Antidote against a Surfeit.
and say to their Guests, Look upon this, and proceed in your Banquet. an excellent Antidote against a Surfeit.
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Joseph of Arimathea erected a Sepulchre in his Garden, to spice his flowry delights with the thoughts of death.Joseph of Arimathea erected a Sepulchre in his Garden, to spice his flowery delights with the thoughts of death.
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6. The meditation of the shortness of time, would much mitigate our grief for the loss of dear Relations.
6. The meditation of the shortness of time, would much mitigate our grief for the loss of dear Relations.
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It is observable, when the Apostle had said, The time is short, he presently adds, Let them that weep be as if they wept not.
It is observable, when the Apostle had said, The time is short, he presently adds, Let them that weep be as if they wept not.
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No doubt the loss of Relations is grievous to the fleshy part. It is like pulling a limb from the body.
No doubt the loss of Relations is grievous to the fleshy part. It is like pulling a limb from the body.
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When God strikes us in our right eye, we weep. 'Tis lawful to give vent to our grief:
When God strikes us in our right eye, we weep. It's lawful to give vent to our grief:
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Joseph wept over his dead Father. But though Religion doth not banish grief, it bounds it.Joseph wept over his dead Father. But though Religion does not banish grief, it bounds it.
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We must weep quasi non, as if we wept not.
We must weep quasi non, as if we wept not.
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Rachels sin was, that she refused to be comforted, Mat. 2. 18. Origen it is thought died of grief;Rachels since was, that she refused to be comforted, Mathew 2. 18. Origen it is Thought died of grief;
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and if any thing can stop the issue of sorrow, at least asswage it, it is this, The time is short. We shall shortly have our losses made up,
and if any thing can stop the issue of sorrow, At least assuage it, it is this, The time is short. We shall shortly have our losses made up,
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and enjoy our godly Relations again in Heaven. 7. The Meditation of the shortness of time, would make us highly value Grace.
and enjoy our godly Relations again in Heaven. 7. The Meditation of the shortness of time, would make us highly valve Grace.
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Time is short, but Grace is for ever. 1 Joh. 2. 27, The anointing which ye have received of him, abideth in you.
Time is short, but Grace is for ever. 1 John 2. 27, The anointing which you have received of him, Abideth in you.
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Grace is a blossome of Eternity ;
Grace is a blossom of Eternity;
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it is semen manens, an immortal seed, 1 Joh. 3. 9. Grace is Embryo Gloriae; Grace is not blasted by death,
it is semen manens, an immortal seed, 1 John 3. 9. Grace is Embryo Glory; Grace is not blasted by death,
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but transplanted into a better soil. Grace is not a lease which soon expires, but an inheritance intailed for ever.
but transplanted into a better soil. Grace is not a lease which soon expires, but an inheritance intailed for ever.
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He who hath true Grace, can no more lose it, than the Angels can who are fixed in their Heavenly Orb. Rev. 10. 6, The Angel sware by him that liveth for ever, that there should be time no longer.
He who hath true Grace, can no more loose it, than the Angels can who Are fixed in their Heavenly Orb. Rev. 10. 6, The Angel sware by him that lives for ever, that there should be time no longer.
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But Grace shall survive time, and run parallel with Eternity.
But Grace shall survive time, and run parallel with Eternity.
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2. Branch. If Time be so short, and winged, take heed of mispending this short time;
2. Branch. If Time be so short, and winged, take heed of misspending this short time;
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to mispend time is the worst prodigality.
to misspend time is the worst prodigality.
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1. Take heed of spending time unprofitably; Domitian wasted much of his time in catching Flies .
1. Take heed of spending time unprofitably; Domitian wasted much of his time in catching Flies.
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Many live to cumber the ground. Telluris inutile pondus.
Many live to cumber the ground. Telluris inutile pondus.
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Judg. 10. 4, • Jair had thirty Sons that rode on thirty ass-colts, and they had thirty cities, and they died.
Judges 10. 4, • Jair had thirty Sons that road on thirty ass-colts, and they had thirty cities, and they died.
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So it may be said, such an one was born in the reign of such a King,
So it may be said, such an one was born in the Reign of such a King,
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and he possessed such an Estate, and he died; his life was scarce worth a prayer, or his death worth a tear.
and he possessed such an Estate, and he died; his life was scarce worth a prayer, or his death worth a tear.
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An idle person stands in the world but for a cypher, and God writes down no cyphers in the book of life;
an idle person Stands in the world but for a cypher, and God writes down no ciphers in the book of life;
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many are like the wood of the Vine, useless.
many Are like the wood of the Vine, useless.
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Ezek. 15. 3, Will men take a pin of it to hang any vessel thereon? Too many resemble the Lillies, which toil not, neither do they spin. Ezekiel 15. 3, Will men take a pin of it to hang any vessel thereon? Too many resemble the Lilies, which toil not, neither do they spin.
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They spend their time as the Emperour Caligula, he was at a great expence to provide a Navy,
They spend their time as the Emperor Caligula, he was At a great expense to provide a Navy,
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and when it was provided he sent his Mariners to Sea to gather cockle-shells, and so they sailed home again.
and when it was provided he sent his Mariners to Sea to gather cockle-shells, and so they sailed home again.
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God hath furnish'd men with precious time wherein they may work out Salvation, and they imploy it vainly, aut aliud agendo aut nihil ;
God hath furnished men with precious time wherein they may work out Salvation, and they employ it vainly, Or Aliud Agendo Or nihil;
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they ravel it out in impertinencies.
they ravel it out in Impertinencies.
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What reward can be expected when there is no work done? who is crowned that never fights? Mat. 25. 30, Cast ye the unprofitable servant into utter darkness.
What reward can be expected when there is no work done? who is crowned that never fights? Mathew 25. 30, Cast you the unprofitable servant into utter darkness.
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2. Take heed of spending time viciously; Divers spend their short time in drinking, gaming, whoring:
2. Take heed of spending time viciously; Diverse spend their short time in drinking, gaming, whoring:
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Esau while he was hunting lost the blessing; many while they hunt after sinful pleasures, lose Heaven:Esau while he was hunting lost thee blessing; many while they hunt After sinful pleasures, loose Heaven:
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Sin is boiled to a great heigth in this Age; men study new Oaths, and count it a shame not to be impudent;
since is boiled to a great heighth in this Age; men study new Oaths, and count it a shame not to be impudent;
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they are steep'd and parboil'd in wickedness ;
they Are steeped and parboiled in wickedness;
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they live in the world to infect others, as the Basilisk with its breath poisons the herbs.
they live in the world to infect Others, as the Basilisk with its breath poisons the herbs.
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What a dreadful account will they have to give, who have nothing to shew God but their Treasons?
What a dreadful account will they have to give, who have nothing to show God but their Treasons?
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Branch 3. If the time of life be so short, let us improve it.Branch 3. If the time of life be so short, let us improve it.
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Ephes. 5. 16, Redeeming the time. If a man had but a short time in a Farm, he would make the best improvement of it;Ephesians 5. 16, Redeeming the time. If a man had but a short time in a Farm, he would make the best improvement of it;
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and get as good a Crop as he could out of it, before he left it.
and get as good a Crop as he could out of it, before he left it.
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The thoughts of our short stay here, should make us improve this little Inch of time.
The thoughts of our short stay Here, should make us improve this little Inch of time.
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And that we may the better do this, Remember, we must be accountable to God for Time. God will say, What have you done with your Time? If a Lord intrust his Steward with such money and goods, he expects that he should give him an account what he hath done with them,
And that we may the better do this, remember, we must be accountable to God for Time. God will say, What have you done with your Time? If a Lord intrust his Steward with such money and goods, he expects that he should give him an account what he hath done with them,
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and how he hath employ'd them.
and how he hath employed them.
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Every one of us are Stewards, and God will call us to a reckoning, and say, What have you done with the Talent of Time I intrusted you with?
Every one of us Are Stewards, and God will call us to a reckoning, and say, What have you done with the Talon of Time I Entrusted you with?
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Quest. How should we improve this short time?Quest. How should we improve this short time?
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Answ. 1. In General, mind Salvationwork, Philip. 2 12. He who layes up Gold and Silver, is wise for his Children;Answer 1. In General, mind Salvationwork, Philip. 2 12. He who lays up Gold and Silver, is wise for his Children;
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but he who gets Salvation, is wise for himself. . 2. In special, improve this short time, 1. By a serious examination:
but he who gets Salvation, is wise for himself.. 2. In special, improve this short time, 1. By a serious examination:
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Christians, examine how the case stands between God and your Souls, 2 Cor. 13. 5, Prove your selves.
Christians, examine how the case Stands between God and your Souls, 2 Cor. 13. 5, Prove your selves.
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The Greek word is NONLATINALPHABET, try your selves, as the Goldsmith doth his Gold by a Touchstone. Time is short, and what if God should say this night, Give an account of your Stewardship.
The Greek word is, try your selves, as the Goldsmith does his Gold by a Touchstone. Time is short, and what if God should say this night, Give an account of your Stewardship.
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1. Account with your selves about your Debts? are your debts paid, your sins pardoned?
1. Account with your selves about your Debts? Are your debts paid, your Sins pardoned?
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2. Account with your selves about making your Will: Time is short, you may dye before night;
2. Account with your selves about making your Will: Time is short, you may die before night;
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have you made your Will? I mean in a Spiritual sense, have you given up your Will to God,
have you made your Will? I mean in a Spiritual sense, have you given up your Will to God,
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and by solemn vow set Seal to the Will? They are fittest to resign their Souls to God, who have resigned their Wills to him.
and by solemn Voelli Set Seal to the Will? They Are Fittest to resign their Souls to God, who have resigned their Wills to him.
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3. Call your selves to account about your Evidences. Are your Evidences for Heaven ready? Your Desires are your Evidences.
3. Call your selves to account about your Evidences. are your Evidences for Heaven ready? Your Desires Are your Evidences.
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Do you desire Christ for himself; As Beauty is loved for it self? And can nothing quench your thirst but Christs Blood? and, Is your desire quickned into endeavour ? This is a blessed sign.
Do you desire christ for himself; As Beauty is loved for it self? And can nothing quench your thirst but Christ Blood? and, Is your desire quickened into endeavour? This is a blessed Signen.
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For want of this self-examination, many who are well known to others, are unknown to themselves:
For want of this self-examination, many who Are well known to Others, Are unknown to themselves:
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they know not whither they shall go when they dye, or to what Coast they shall Sail, to Hell, or to Heaven .
they know not whither they shall go when they die, or to what Coast they shall Sail, to Hell, or to Heaven.
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2. Improve this short time by laying hold of all the seasons and opportunities for your Souls.
2. Improve this short time by laying hold of all the seasons and opportunities for your Souls.
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The Mariner takes the fit season, he sets to Sea while the wind blows. Time is short, and Opportunity (which is the Cream of Time) is shorter.
The Mariner Takes the fit season, he sets to Sea while the wind blows. Time is short, and Opportunity (which is the Cream of Time) is shorter.
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Let not the seasons of mercy slip. 1. While Gods Spirit strives with you, cherish its sweet whispers and motions:
Let not the seasons of mercy slip. 1. While God's Spirit strives with you, cherish its sweet whispers and motions:
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as when the Dove came flying to the windows of the Ark, Noah reached out his hand,
as when the Dove Come flying to the windows of the Ark, Noah reached out his hand,
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and pulled it into the Ark:
and pulled it into the Ark:
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So when Gods Spirit (this blessed Dove) comes to you, entertain and welcom it into the Ark of your Souls .
So when God's Spirit (this blessed Dove) comes to you, entertain and welcome it into the Ark of your Souls.
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If you repulse the Spirit, he may refuse to strive any more. Gospel-seasons though they are sweet, they are swift.
If you repulse the Spirit, he may refuse to strive any more. Gospel seasons though they Are sweet, they Are swift.
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2. While God's Ministers are with you, make use of them, Zechar. 1. 5, The Prophets, do they live for ever? Their Time (by reason of their labours) is scarce so long as others.
2. While God's Ministers Are with you, make use of them, Zechariah 1. 5, The prophets, do they live for ever? Their Time (by reason of their labours) is scarce so long as Others.
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We read of Lamps within the Pitchers, Judg. 7. 16. Ministers are Lamps; but these Lamps are in Earthen Pitchers, which soon break.
We read of Lamps within the Pitchers, Judges 7. 16. Ministers Are Lamps; but these Lamps Are in Earthen Pitchers, which soon break.
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Ministers, though they carry the Word of Life in their Mouths, yet they carry Death in their Faces.
Ministers, though they carry the Word of Life in their Mouths, yet they carry Death in their Faces.
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Improve their labours while you have them:
Improve their labours while you have them:
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they thirst for your happiness, and as so many Bells would Chime-in your Souls to Christ.
they thirst for your happiness, and as so many Bells' would Chime-in your Souls to christ.
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3. Improve this short time by keeping up a close Communion with God, 1 Joh. 1. 3. Our NONLATINALPHABET,
3. Improve this short time by keeping up a close Communion with God, 1 John 1. 3. Our,
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or Communion is with the Father, &c. This sweet Communion with God is kept up, 1. By holy meditation, Gen. 24. 63, Isaac went out to meditate in the Field at even-tide.
or Communion is with the Father, etc. This sweet Communion with God is kept up, 1. By holy meditation, Gen. 24. 63, Isaac went out to meditate in the Field At eventide.
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Meditation concocts Divine-truths in the mind. It brings God and the Soul together . It is the bellows of the affections:
Meditation concocts Divine truths in the mind. It brings God and the Soul together. It is the bellows of the affections:
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It gives a sight and a tast of invisible Glory, Psal. 140. 39, My meditation of him shall be sweet.
It gives a sighed and a taste of invisible Glory, Psalm 140. 39, My meditation of him shall be sweet.
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2. Communion with God is kept up by Prayer: Praying-dayes are Ascensiondayes. Caligula placed his Effigies in the Capitol, whispering in Jupiter 's Ears. Prayer whispers in Gods Ears:
2. Communion with God is kept up by Prayer: Praying-days Are Ascensiondayes. Caligula placed his Effigies in the Capitol, whispering in Jupiter is Ears. Prayer whispers in God's Ears:
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It is a secret parley and converse with God . On this Mount of Prayer the Soul hath many sweet transfigurations.
It is a secret parley and converse with God. On this Mount of Prayer the Soul hath many sweet transfigurations.
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4. Improve this short time by doing all the service you can for God : Wisdom may be learned of an Enemy;
4. Improve this short time by doing all the service you can for God: Wisdom may be learned of an Enemy;
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Satan is the more fierce, because he knoweth his time is but short, Rev. 12. 12: we should act more vigorously for God, seeing our time is but short.
Satan is the more fierce, Because he Knoweth his time is but short, Rev. 12. 12: we should act more vigorously for God, seeing our time is but short.
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Our lives should be as jewels, though little in quantity, yet great in value. St. Paul knew his stay in the world was short, 2 Pet 1, 14, therefore how zealous and active was he for God while he lived, 1 Cor, 5. 10. I laboured NONLATINALPHABET, more abundantly than they all.
Our lives should be as Jewels, though little in quantity, yet great in valve. Saint Paul knew his stay in the world was short, 2 Pet 1, 14, Therefore how zealous and active was he for God while he lived, 1 Cor, 5. 10. I laboured, more abundantly than they all.
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Paul 's Obedience did not move slow, as the Sun on the Dial, but swift, as the Sun in the Firmament.Paul is obedience did not move slow, as the Sun on the Dial, but swift, as the Sun in the Firmament.
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Is Time short? Let us be God-exalters, let us bring Glory to God in doing good to others:
Is Time short? Let us be God-exalters, let us bring Glory to God in doing good to Others:
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as Aromatick-trees sweat out their precious Oyles; so should we lay out our strength for the good of others.
as Aromatic-trees sweat out their precious Oils; so should we lay out our strength for the good of Others.
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1. Let us do good to their Souls: convince the ignorant, strengthen the weak, reduce the wandring:
1. Let us do good to their Souls: convince the ignorant, strengthen the weak, reduce the wandering:
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A good Christian is both a Diamond and a Load-stone. A Diamond sparkling in sanctity, and a Loadstone for his attractive virtue in drawing others to Christ.
A good Christian is both a Diamond and a Loadstone. A Diamond sparkling in sanctity, and a Loadstone for his Attractive virtue in drawing Others to christ.
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2. Let us do good to their Bodies:
2. Let us do good to their Bodies:
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Many at this day say to their sorrows, Ye are our Companions. Let our Fingers drop with the Myrthe of liberality, Heb. 13. 16, To do good, and communicate, forget not.
Many At this day say to their sorrows, You Are our Sodales. Let our Fingers drop with the Mirth of liberality, Hebrew 13. 16, To do good, and communicate, forget not.
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Let us feed the hungry, cloath the naked; be Temporal Saviours to others .
Let us feed the hungry, cloth the naked; be Temporal Saviors to Others.
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Could we thus improve our time, our lives, though short, would be sweet: this would be the way to cast abroad a fragrant redolent smell in Gods Church;
Could we thus improve our time, our lives, though short, would be sweet: this would be the Way to cast abroad a fragrant redolent smell in God's Church;
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like the Orange-trees which perfume the air where they grow.
like the Orange-trees which perfume the air where they grow.
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Could we thus improve our time, we might have our Consciences drawing up a Certificate for us, 2 Cor. 1. 12; and then no matter though the World censure, if Conscience acquit:
Could we thus improve our time, we might have our Consciences drawing up a Certificate for us, 2 Cor. 1. 12; and then no matter though the World censure, if Conscience acquit:
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no matter how cross the wheels go, if the Clock strikes right.
no matter how cross the wheels go, if the Clock strikes right.
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Could we thus improve our time, we might have an NONLATINALPHABET, an easy and joyful passage out of the world.
Could we thus improve our time, we might have an, an easy and joyful passage out of the world.
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This was Hezekiah 's comfort when he thought he was lying on his death-bed, 2 King. 20. 3, I beseech thee, O Lord, remember how I have done that which is good in thy sight.
This was Hezekiah is Comfort when he Thought he was lying on his deathbed, 2 King. 20. 3, I beseech thee, Oh Lord, Remember how I have done that which is good in thy sighed.
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To improve Time aright, answers Gods cost, credits Religion, saves the Soul. Vse 3. Terror to every wicked person, who exhausts his strength in sin:
To improve Time aright, answers God's cost, credits Religion, saves the Soul. Use 3. Terror to every wicked person, who exhausts his strength in since:
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his time here is short, and then begins his Hell. He spends his life in a frolick;
his time Here is short, and then begins his Hell. He spends his life in a frolic;
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he takes the Timbrel and Harp, and rejoyceth at the sound of the Organ, Job 21. 12. But the time is shortly coming,
he Takes the Timbrel and Harp, and Rejoiceth At the found of the Organ, Job 21. 12. But the time is shortly coming,
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when all his mirth shall cease, Rev. 18 22, The voice of the Harpers, and Musicians,
when all his mirth shall cease, Rev. 18 22, The voice of the Harpers, and Musicians,
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and Trumpeters shall be heard no more at all in thee. The Grave buries all a sinners joy.and Trumpeters shall be herd no more At all in thee. The Grave buries all a Sinners joy.
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When a wicked man dies, the Devil gets a windfal.
When a wicked man die, the devil gets a windfal.
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Satan (in Samuel 's shape) said to Saul, 2 Sam. 28. 19, Thou shalt be with meto morrow.
Satan (in Samuel is shape) said to Saul, 2 Sam. 28. 19, Thou shalt be with meto morrow.
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The Sinner is to day with his Lusts, and may be tomorrow with the Devil.
The Sinner is to day with his Lustiest, and may be tomorrow with the devil.
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Who would envy the wicked, their honour, or pleasure? they must pay dear for it.
Who would envy the wicked, their honour, or pleasure? they must pay dear for it.
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They have a short Feast, but a long Reckoning: for a drop of mirth, they must drink a Sea of wrath:
They have a short Feast, but a long Reckoning: for a drop of mirth, they must drink a Sea of wrath:
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and Who knows the power of that wrath? It was a saying of Cardinal Bellarmine, If a man had but a sight of Hell, it were enough to make an intemperate person sober.
and Who knows the power of that wrath? It was a saying of Cardinal Bellarmine, If a man had but a sighed of Hell, it were enough to make an intemperate person Sobrium.
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Hell is the emphasis of Torment. The Sacrifice of Jealousy was to have no Oyl, nor Frankincense put to it, Numb. 5. 15. In Hell is no Oyl of Mercy put to the Torments of the wicked to lenify them;
Hell is the emphasis of Torment. The Sacrifice of Jealousy was to have no Oil, nor Frankincense put to it, Numb. 5. 15. In Hell is no Oil of Mercy put to the Torments of the wicked to lenify them;
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nor is there any Incense of Prayer to appease Gods wrath. Oh that sinners would in time break off their iniquities.
nor is there any Incense of Prayer to appease God's wrath. O that Sinners would in time break off their iniquities.
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What is become of their Intellectuals, have they sinned away Reason as well as Conscience? The time of life is short,
What is become of their Intellectuals, have they sinned away Reason as well as Conscience? The time of life is short,
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but the torments of Hell are lengthened out; Rev. 14. 11, The smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever.
but the torments of Hell Are lengthened out; Rev. 14. 11, The smoke of their torment Ascendeth up for ever and ever.
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4. Vse. Here is a light side of the Text, to the Godly;
4. Use. Here is a Light side of the Text, to the Godly;
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they may be glad that their time here is short; they cannot live but by dying.
they may be glad that their time Here is short; they cannot live but by dying.
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Behold, honey at the end of the rod. 1. The time being short, their sinningtime cannot be long.
Behold, honey At the end of the rod. 1. The time being short, their sinningtime cannot be long.
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Sin is a troublesome inmate. Rom. 7. 24, Paul that Bird of Paradise, sighed and groan'd under corruption;
since is a troublesome inmate. Rom. 7. 24, Paul that Bird of Paradise, sighed and groaned under corruption;
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a child of God mingles sin with his duties, he cannot write a copy of holiness without blotting;
a child of God mingles since with his duties, he cannot write a copy of holiness without blotting;
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there's a party in a regenerate heart sides with Satan;
there's a party in a regenerate heart sides with Satan;
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but be of good comfort, the time is short, it is but a while (Christians) that the dead man shall be tyed to the living;
but be of good Comfort, the time is short, it is but a while (Christians) that the dead man shall be tied to the living;
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that you shall be combating with a proud, unbelieving heart. The year of release is coming:
that you shall be combating with a proud, unbelieving heart. The year of release is coming:
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Death doth to the Godly, as the Angel did to Peter , it smites them, and makes their chains of sin fall off quite.
Death does to the Godly, as the Angel did to Peter, it smites them, and makes their chains of since fallen off quite.
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2. The time being short, their working-time cannot be long: in this life much work is cut out.
2. The time being short, their working time cannot be long: in this life much work is Cut out.
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There is, 1. The work of the hand, as the Artificer works in his Trade, Prove. 10. 4. 2. The work of the head; notions are the children of the brain,
There is, 1. The work of the hand, as the Artificer works in his Trade, Prove. 10. 4. 2. The work of the head; notions Are the children of the brain,
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and there is labour in bringing them forth.
and there is labour in bringing them forth.
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3. The work of the heart, which is the hardest work, to search, cleanse, watch the heart;
3. The work of the heart, which is the Hardest work, to search, cleanse, watch the heart;
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as a clock sometimes goes faster, sometimes flower; so the heart sometimes goes faster in sin, sometimes flower in duty.
as a clock sometime Goes faster, sometime flower; so the heart sometime Goes faster in since, sometime flower in duty.
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But here is the Saints comfort, their working-time is but short, Rev. 19. 13, They rest from their labours.
But Here is the Saints Comfort, their working time is but short, Rev. 19. 13, They rest from their labours.
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When their bodies return to dust, their souls return to rest. 3. Time being short, their sufferingtime cannot be long.
When their bodies return to dust, their Souls return to rest. 3. Time being short, their sufferingtime cannot be long.
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Life is inter-larded with trouble, Job 14. 1. You may as well separate weight from lead, as trouble from mans life.
Life is interlarded with trouble, Job 14. 1. You may as well separate weight from led, as trouble from men life.
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We come into the world with a Cry, and go out with a Groan. Every one hath his yoke, We come into the world with a Cry, and go out with a Groan. Every one hath his yoke,
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and 'tis well if there be not a nail in it;
and it's well if there be not a nail in it;
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but Time is short. Though the Cross be heavy, we have but a little way to carry it;
but Time is short. Though the Cross be heavy, we have but a little Way to carry it;
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death will give the godly a writ of ease, Job 3. 17, There (i.e. in the Grave) the wicked cease from troubling.
death will give the godly a writ of ease, Job 3. 17, There (i.e. in the Grave) the wicked cease from troubling.
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4. The Time being short, their waitingtime cannot be long; the Godly shall not be long out of Heaven.
4. The Time being short, their waitingtime cannot be long; the Godly shall not be long out of Heaven.
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While the blessed Angels see the orient beauties that shine in Gods face, Believers live far from Court, being imprisoned in the body.
While the blessed Angels see the orient beauty's that shine in God's face, Believers live Far from Court, being imprisoned in the body.
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Here they do rather desire God than enjoy him.
Here they do rather desire God than enjoy him.
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But the Time is short, it is but a few days, perhaps hours, and the Saints shall be ever solacing themselves in the light of Gods Countenance.
But the Time is short, it is but a few days, perhaps hours, and the Saints shall be ever solacing themselves in the Light of God's Countenance.
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They shall leave their pillow of thorns, and lay their head on Christs bosom.
They shall leave their pillow of thorns, and lay their head on Christ bosom.
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Faith gives a propriety in God, death gives a possession. The Wagons and Chariots came ratling to old Jacob, but they were to carry him to his Son Joseph. Deaths Chariot-wheels may come ratling to a Believer,
Faith gives a propriety in God, death gives a possession. The Wagons and Chariots Come rattling to old Jacob, but they were to carry him to his Son Joseph. Death's Chariot wheels may come rattling to a Believer,
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but it is to carry him home to his Fathers house.
but it is to carry him home to his Father's house.
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In that Paradise of God a Christian shall have more than he can think; Eph. 3. 20. He can think, What if every mountain were a Pearl, every flower a Ruby, every sand in the Sea a Diamond, the whole Globe a shining Chrysolite? but all his thoughts are too low and dwarfish to reach the glory of the Coelestial Pyramides.
In that Paradise of God a Christian shall have more than he can think; Ephesians 3. 20. He can think, What if every mountain were a Pearl, every flower a Ruby, every sand in the Sea a Diamond, the Whole Globe a shining chrysolite? but all his thoughts Are too low and dwarfish to reach the glory of the Celestial Pyramids.
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The reward Heavenly (as St. Austin saith) exceeds Faith; and the Time being short, a Christian shall be in Heaven before he is aware; The reward Heavenly (as Saint Austin Says) exceeds Faith; and the Time being short, a Christian shall be in Heaven before he is aware;
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then shall he bathe his Soul in those perfum'd pleasures of Paradise, which run at Gods right hand for evermore.
then shall he bathe his Soul in those perfumed pleasures of Paradise, which run At God's right hand for evermore.
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I have done with the Text: let me speak next to the Occasion.
I have done with the Text: let me speak next to the Occasion.
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We are met to commemorate the Death of an Eminent Minister in this City, Mr. JOHN WELLS. Sorry I am to be an Actor in this Mournful Scene.
We Are met to commemorate the Death of an Eminent Minister in this city, Mr. JOHN WELLS. Sorry I am to be an Actor in this Mournful Scene.
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But being requested by Him in his life (in case I survived), I was willing to do this last Office of love.
But being requested by Him in his life (in case I survived), I was willing to do this last Office of love.
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There hath been of late a great mortality of Ministers.
There hath been of late a great mortality of Ministers.
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The men of the World need not be so fierce against Gods Ministers, they will not trouble them long;
The men of the World need not be so fierce against God's Ministers, they will not trouble them long;
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Gods taking away his Ministers so fast (two in a day) boads much evil.
God's taking away his Ministers so fast (two in a day) bodes much evil.
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It presageth the fall of an House when the Pillars are removed. Concerning this Reverend Brother deceased, it is not my purpose to use any hyperbolical Encomiums, or Panegyricks;
It presages the fallen of an House when the Pillars Are removed. Concerning this Reverend Brother deceased, it is not my purpose to use any hyperbolical Encomiums, or Panegyrics;
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only give me leave to strow a few Flowers upon his Hearse. This our worthy Friend was endued with Learning and volubleness of speech.
only give me leave to strow a few Flowers upon his Hearse. This our worthy Friend was endued with Learning and volubleness of speech.
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He could NONLATINALPHABET, divide the word rightly, as a workman that need not be ashamed. Seals he had to his Ministry.
He could, divide the word rightly, as a workman that need not be ashamed. Seals he had to his Ministry.
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Some of his hearers might call him (as Cyprian did Caecilius) novae vitae parentem their Spiritual Father.
some of his hearers might call him (as Cyprian did Caecilius) novae vitae parentem their Spiritual Father.
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For his Piety, he was not only a Follower of that which was good, but a leader; he said not long before his death, That he had brought this to an issue, That he loved God. He was fixed to his Principles:
For his Piety, he was not only a Follower of that which was good, but a leader; he said not long before his death, That he had brought this to an issue, That he loved God. He was fixed to his Principles:
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Though he be now by Death a Fallen-Star, yet he was not a Wandring-Star His disposition was not Morose, but Affable:
Though he be now by Death a Fallen-Star, yet he was not a Wandring-Star His disposition was not Morose, but Affable:
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a man of that Candor and Curtesy, as did oblige and win the affections of many to him.
a man of that Candor and Courtesy, as did oblige and win the affections of many to him.
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When Grace and sweetness of Nature meet, it is like a Pearl in a Gold-Ring.
When Grace and sweetness of Nature meet, it is like a Pearl in a Gold ring.
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For his Preaching, 1. He did frame himself, ad captum populi; he Preached intelligibly to the capacity of his Auditory.
For his Preaching, 1. He did frame himself, ad captum People; he Preached intelligibly to the capacity of his Auditory.
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Sure that Minister will never hit the hearts of his hearers, who shoots over their heads.
Sure that Minister will never hit the hearts of his hearers, who shoots over their Heads.
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Ministers should be Stars to give light, not Clouds to darken the Truth ▪ Clearness is the grace of Speech.
Ministers should be Stars to give Light, not Clouds to darken the Truth ▪ Clearness is the grace of Speech.
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Gregory Nazianzen Preached plain to the ignorant, yet was admired by the learned. 2. He was elaborate and painful in his work.Gregory Nazianzen Preached plain to the ignorant, yet was admired by the learned. 2. He was elaborate and painful in his work.
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Sloath in a Minister is as bad as Sleep in a Sentinel. He would not offer that to God which cost him nothing. Christ bled for Souls, well may we sweat.
Sloth in a Minister is as bad as Sleep in a Sentinel. He would not offer that to God which cost him nothing. christ bled for Souls, well may we sweat.
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This good man, like a Taper, wasted himself, while he gave light to others. He was a man of a forgiving-Spirit;
This good man, like a Taper, wasted himself, while he gave Light to Others. He was a man of a forgiving-Spirit;
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he was not troubled with the overflowing of the Gall: Kindnesses he wrote in Marble; Injuries he forgot. He was very Charitable:
he was not troubled with the overflowing of the Gall: Kindnesses he wrote in Marble; Injuries he forgotten. He was very Charitable:
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The Backs and Bellies of the Poor, were the furrows where he sowed the Seeds of his liberality.
The Backs and Bellies of the Poor, were the furrows where he sowed the Seeds of his liberality.
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But though his Charity did shine, he did not care it should blaze. He is now taken from the evil to come.
But though his Charity did shine, he did not care it should blaze. He is now taken from the evil to come.
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For you that did sit under his Ministry, let me tell You, you have lost a Friend and a Guide; you have cause to be Close-mourners. Let me request only this of you, That you would remember the many good Instructions given you:
For you that did fit under his Ministry, let me tell You, you have lost a Friend and a Guide; you have cause to be Close-mourners. Let me request only this of you, That you would Remember the many good Instructions given you:
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though he is dead, let not his Sermons dye too, but labour to Copy them out fair in your Lives. FINIS.
though he is dead, let not his Sermons die too, but labour to Copy them out fair in your Lives. FINIS.
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