Comfort for parents, mourning over their hopeful children, that dye young In a funeral discourse upon Jer. 31. xvii. And there is hope in thine end, saith the Lord. By Thomas Whitaker, minister of the Gospel at Leeds, in York-shire.
For, as a Christian's highest Happiness lies within the Vail, so Faith and Hope alone can give him a Comfortable Prospect of what Sense and Sight cannot yet reach unto.
For, as a Christian's highest Happiness lies within the vail, so Faith and Hope alone can give him a Comfortable Prospect of what Sense and Sighed cannot yet reach unto.
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Does God send his grim Messenger, Death, to summon our selves to come away? It's an Encouragement, beyond Expression, to have Faith and Hope lead us through the dark Passage, till Faith be Converted into Vision, and Hope advanced into Fruition.
Does God send his grim Messenger, Death, to summon our selves to come away? It's an Encouragement, beyond Expression, to have Faith and Hope led us through the dark Passage, till Faith be Converted into Vision, and Hope advanced into Fruition.
Is it our dear Relations or Friends, that God sends the tremendous Summons to? What a blessed Stast of Support is it to the Surviving Mourners, when we have Hope in their Latter End?
Is it our dear Relations or Friends, that God sends the tremendous Summons to? What a blessed Stast of Support is it to the Surviving Mourners, when we have Hope in their Latter End?
The Departing Soul can venture comfortably upon, and walk chearfully thro' the Gloomy Valley of the Shadow of Death, when attended with two such Refreshing Companions,
The Departing Soul can venture comfortably upon, and walk cheerfully through the Gloomy Valley of the Shadow of Death, when attended with two such Refreshing Sodales,
when we are encouraged with some Comfortable Grounds of Faith and Hope: That their Departure hence is but their happy Passage into a far better State and Place.
when we Are encouraged with Some Comfortable Grounds of Faith and Hope: That their Departure hence is but their happy Passage into a Far better State and Place.
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Accordingly, This is the very Consideration, which a Gracious God Administers for the Support of the Mourners in the Text. And there is Hope in thine End, saith the Lord.
Accordingly, This is the very Consideration, which a Gracious God Administers for the Support of the Mourners in the Text. And there is Hope in thine End, Says the Lord.
For the understanding whereof, you need only to have Recourse unto v. 15. of the Chapter, where you have Rachel, (i. e.) The poor distressed Tribe of Benjamin (who were Descendents from Rachel ) Mourning for her Children, because they were not.
For the understanding whereof, you need only to have Recourse unto v. 15. of the Chapter, where you have Rachel, (i. e.) The poor distressed Tribe of Benjamin (who were Descendents from Rachel) Mourning for her Children, Because they were not.
A great many of them were very probably cut off by the Fatal stroke of Death, and the rest were ready to be carried away Captive into Babylon, which was as a civil Death:
A great many of them were very probably Cut off by the Fatal stroke of Death, and the rest were ready to be carried away Captive into Babylon, which was as a civil Death:
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Upon which doleful Occasion, this Bereaved Tribe breaks out into a most bitter Lamentation; the Ditty of whose Mournful Elegy was, That her Children were not;
Upon which doleful Occasion, this Bereft Tribe breaks out into a most bitter Lamentation; the Ditty of whose Mournful Elegy was, That her Children were not;
Now to stem the Tyde of these Swelling Waters of Mara, God seasonably suggests this Relieving Ground of Comfort in the Text, There is Hope in thine End, saith the Lord.
Now to stem the Tide of these Swelling Waters of Mara, God seasonably suggests this Relieving Ground of Comfort in the Text, There is Hope in thine End, Says the Lord.
Why dost thou Mourn, as one utterly undone, or as one, whose Case admits of no Relief, or Comfort? Tho' thou be as a Desolate Mother, bereaved of her Children,
Why dost thou Mourn, as one utterly undone, or as one, whose Case admits of no Relief, or Comfort? Though thou be as a Desolate Mother, bereft of her Children,
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that the Words are a Supporting Cordial, reach'd forth by the Compassionate Hand of Heaven, to Disconsolate Parents, bleeding over the Loss of their dear Children.
that the Words Are a Supporting Cordial, reached forth by the Compassionate Hand of Heaven, to Disconsolate Parents, bleeding over the Loss of their dear Children.
Children are Parts and Branches of ourSelves; OurSelves are multiplied into so many lesser Sprigs; yea, our own very Bowels spun out into so many smaller Threads:
Children Are Parts and Branches of ourSelves; OurSelves Are multiplied into so many lesser Sprigs; yea, our own very Bowels spun out into so many smaller Threads:
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That there are some Lineaments of the New Creature formed in them, before they are call'd off the Stage of this Old Creation: This cannot but open a Refreshing Spring of Consolation, to Mournful Parents, to asswage their swelling Sorrows,
That there Are Some Lineaments of the New Creature formed in them, before they Are called off the Stage of this Old Creation: This cannot but open a Refreshing Spring of Consolation, to Mournful Parents, to assuage their swelling Sorrows,
In the management of this Point, we shall endeavour to shew. 1. What are those Symptoms, which may administer good Ground of Hope, with respect to our dying Children. 2. In what Respects this is such a Soveraign Support, to Surviving Parents and Relations.
In the management of this Point, we shall endeavour to show. 1. What Are those Symptoms, which may administer good Ground of Hope, with respect to our dying Children. 2. In what Respects this is such a Sovereign Support, to Surviving Parents and Relations.
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Yet in our Management hereof, it becomes us to exercise all humble Sobriety, it being attended with some difficulty, to state aright the first Sproutings of Divine Grace in Adult Persons,
Yet in our Management hereof, it becomes us to exercise all humble Sobriety, it being attended with Some difficulty, to state aright the First Sproutings of Divine Grace in Adult Persons,
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so it is a very hopeful Indication in Children; when they are Teachable in Divine things, and chearfully receptive of Spiritual Instructions in their tender Years.
so it is a very hopeful Indication in Children; when they Are Teachable in Divine things, and cheerfully receptive of Spiritual Instructions in their tender years.
But withal, we may make this Observation from them, That when Children are so early receptive of Gracious Instructions, it is an Argument, That God is at work with them, as their Soveraign Teacher.
But withal, we may make this Observation from them, That when Children Are so early receptive of Gracious Instructions, it is an Argument, That God is At work with them, as their Sovereign Teacher.
And as it cannot but be very Affecting to the Hearts of concerned Parents; so it can be esteem'd no less than an hopeful Intimation in those tender Plants:
And as it cannot but be very Affecting to the Hearts of concerned Parents; so it can be esteemed no less than an hopeful Intimation in those tender Plants:
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but he who has all Hearts in his Hand, and can mould them, when and how his Soveraign Goodness pleases? Children 's Hearts in their Natural State, are lockt up against Divine things, as well as other Men's:
but he who has all Hearts in his Hand, and can mould them, when and how his Sovereign goodness Pleases? Children is Hearts in their Natural State, Are locked up against Divine things, as well as other Men's:
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In a word, A Teachable Mind, in an Age of Life, that's oftentimes the most untoward and Indocible, implies an Heart, touch'd with the Finger of Heaven; And where God has his Hand upon the Spring so soon, it cannot but suggest a good Hope (through Grace ) unto Thoughtful Parents.
In a word, A Teachable Mind, in an Age of Life, that's oftentimes the most untoward and Indocible, Implies an Heart, touched with the Finger of Heaven; And where God has his Hand upon the Spring so soon, it cannot but suggest a good Hope (through Grace) unto Thoughtful Parents.
When Children therefore express an early Respect to the Holy Bible, and love frequently to converse with those Blessed Oracles; when they take pleasure in Reading them themselves,
When Children Therefore express an early Respect to the Holy bible, and love frequently to converse with those Blessed Oracles; when they take pleasure in Reading them themselves,
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Is it not an Intimation, That the same Spirit of Grace and Truth, that indited the Scriptures, has begun to draw some Lineaments of those Blessed Truths upon such Childrens Hearts? When the Heart is much in the Bible, it's an Argument, there's something of the Bible in the Heart: There's something within answering to the Truths without, which gives them such a pleasant Taste and Relish to the Soul.
Is it not an Intimation, That the same Spirit of Grace and Truth, that Indited the Scriptures, has begun to draw Some Lineaments of those Blessed Truths upon such Children's Hearts? When the Heart is much in the bible, it's an Argument, there's something of the bible in the Heart: There's something within answering to the Truths without, which gives them such a pleasant Taste and Relish to the Soul.
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This also may afford a very Supporting Foundation of Hope, to Pious Parents. 3. A Towardly Inclination to Religious Duties, is another Token of an encouraging Nature.
This also may afford a very Supporting Foundation of Hope, to Pious Parents. 3. A Towardly Inclination to Religious Duties, is Another Token of an encouraging Nature.
What a doleful Sight is it, and worthy of the most compassionate Resentments, to observe the wretched Auk wardness of some Children to Religious Exercises!
What a doleful Sighed is it, and worthy of the most compassionate Resentments, to observe the wretched Auk wardness of Some Children to Religious Exercises!
How apparently do their Spirits enther sink or fall, or grow cross and sour, upon the Management of any Holy Duty? Thereby manifesting their secret Disrelish of,
How apparently do their Spirits enther sink or fallen, or grow cross and sour, upon the Management of any Holy Duty? Thereby manifesting their secret Disrelish of,
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It's left as a Mark of Honour upon young Josiah, That when he was but Eight Years old, he walked in the ways of his Father David, to do that which was Right in the Sight of the Lord.
It's left as a Mark of Honour upon young Josiah, That when he was but Eight years old, he walked in the ways of his Father David, to do that which was Right in the Sighed of the Lord.
and the Exercises of Heaven so Grateful and Pleasant. 4. A Thoughtful Concernment about an Eternal State, is another hopeful Indication of early Goodness.
and the Exercises of Heaven so Grateful and Pleasant. 4. A Thoughtful Concernment about an Eternal State, is Another hopeful Indication of early goodness.
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How difficult is it to fasten a serious Thought upon Children, either of their Duty or Danger, either of their Present State, or Future Doom! Their Vain Minds are possess'd with their Childish Trifles, that there's no Entertainment for Thoughts,
How difficult is it to fasten a serious Thought upon Children, either of their Duty or Danger, either of their Present State, or Future Doom! Their Vain Minds Are possessed with their Childish Trifles, that there's no Entertainment for Thoughts,
And therefore, where any Thoughtfulness appears of this kind, it is the more remarkable. For Children to be possess'd with an Awful Sense of an Eternal State;
And Therefore, where any Thoughtfulness appears of this kind, it is the more remarkable. For Children to be possessed with an Awful Sense of an Eternal State;
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It's rare to have a Child's Mind composed to any thing, and much more to things that lie so remote from Sense and Fancy, which are their chief Governing Principles.
It's rare to have a Child's Mind composed to any thing, and much more to things that lie so remote from Sense and Fancy, which Are their chief Governing Principles.
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When therefore Thoughts of this Nature take up such early Possession in the Minds and Hearts of Children, it is a Token of very comfortable Signification.
When Therefore Thoughts of this Nature take up such early Possession in the Minds and Hearts of Children, it is a Token of very comfortable Signification.
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5. A real Desire after an Interest in Christ, is another Intimation, that affords a good Ground of refreshing Hope. What an Encouraging Presage doen it suggest, to hear Children timely inquisitive after the Blessed Jesus;
5. A real Desire After an Interest in christ, is Another Intimation, that affords a good Ground of refreshing Hope. What an Encouraging Presage done it suggest, to hear Children timely inquisitive After the Blessed jesus;
And upon Intelligence received, to be mighty sollicitous and concerned about an Interest in his Grace and Mercy! Our blessed Saviour himself, who was no Stranger to the early Appearances of Divine Grace, lays it down as a fundamental Maxim:
And upon Intelligence received, to be mighty solicitous and concerned about an Interest in his Grace and Mercy! Our blessed Saviour himself, who was no Stranger to the early Appearances of Divine Grace, lays it down as a fundamental Maxim:
The first Buddings of Spiritual, and consequently of Eternal Life, are frequently couched in Pleasing Inclinations, to hear of this Incomparable Person,
The First Buddings of Spiritual, and consequently of Eternal Life, Are frequently couched in Pleasing Inclinations, to hear of this Incomparable Person,
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Why do such Souls esteem it their concern to look after a Saviour, but that they are in some measure sensible of their guilty, undone Condition, by reason of Sin? And why do they desire to be interested,
Why do such Souls esteem it their concern to look After a Saviour, but that they Are in Some measure sensible of their guilty, undone Condition, by reason of since? And why do they desire to be interested,
and wrapt up in the Mercies of a Gracious Jesus, but that they have had some Beam of DivineLight breaking into their Minds, whereby to understand him, as the great Propitiation, ordained of the Father for Guilty Sinners?
and wrapped up in the mercies of a Gracious jesus, but that they have had Some Beam of DivineLight breaking into their Minds, whereby to understand him, as the great Propitiation, ordained of the Father for Guilty Sinners?
We must indeed make allowance for the unballasted Temper of Childish Years, which cannot be expected to be altogether free from the Vanities and Follies of that Age:
We must indeed make allowance for the unballasted Temper of Childish years, which cannot be expected to be altogether free from the Vanities and Follies of that Age:
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But what they understand to be Sin, they are sensible, it's offensive to God, and displeasing to their Godly Parents, as well as Damning to their own Souls;
But what they understand to be since, they Are sensible, it's offensive to God, and displeasing to their Godly Parents, as well as Damning to their own Souls;
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How fearful have some Children been in Lying (tho' an Iniquity too commonly incident to that Age) of taking the Name of God in vain, of profaning the Sabbath,
How fearful have Some Children been in Lying (though an Iniquity too commonly incident to that Age) of taking the Name of God in vain, of profaning the Sabbath,
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or bearing apart in the wicked Excesses, that other Children run into? How conscientious have some been to reprove their Fellows, that have been involved in these and such like Vices,
or bearing apart in the wicked Excesses, that other Children run into? How conscientious have Some been to reprove their Fellows, that have been involved in these and such like Vices,
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It's observed, as a Character of a Gracious Import in the young King Josiah, That his Heart was tender, When Conscience is so early impressed with the Sense of Sin and Duty; it is a good Sign.
It's observed, as a Character of a Gracious Import in the young King Josiah, That his Heart was tender, When Conscience is so early impressed with the Sense of since and Duty; it is a good Signen.
It's taken notice of, as an early Appearance of Goodness in this young Prince, and it is the like in others, where-ever it is found, Being a Branch of that Fear, which God hath promised to put into the Hearts of his own People.
It's taken notice of, as an early Appearance of goodness in this young Prince, and it is the like in Others, wherever it is found, Being a Branch of that fear, which God hath promised to put into the Hearts of his own People.
Accordingly it is very observable, that among the Persons, whom the Children of Israel were to pronounce Accursed, upon Mount-Ebal, Contemptuous, Undutiful Children are set, almost in the very Front of the Black Catalogue.
Accordingly it is very observable, that among the Persons, whom the Children of Israel were to pronounce Accursed, upon Mount-Ebal, Contemptuous, Undutiful Children Are Set, almost in the very Front of the Black Catalogue.
yet to testifie how natural, how amiable, how becoming Obedience to Parents is, himself yielded all the Subjection and Obedience that could be expected from the Relation.
yet to testify how natural, how amiable, how becoming obedience to Parents is, himself yielded all the Subjection and obedience that could be expected from the Relation.
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And it cannot but be esteemed an Hopeful sign, to be conformable to so good a Pattern. It's a part of the Image of the blessed Son of God, to which all the Children of God are predestinated to be conformed:
And it cannot but be esteemed an Hopeful Signen, to be conformable to so good a Pattern. It's a part of the Image of the blessed Son of God, to which all the Children of God Are predestinated to be conformed:
Do you see then, Children giving all becoming Proofs of their inward Acknowledgment of, and Veneration for their Parents? Do you see them careful to please,
Do you see then, Children giving all becoming Proofs of their inward Acknowledgment of, and Veneration for their Parents? Do you see them careful to please,
8. A particular Love to good People, is another hopeful Appearance in Children. That Love to the Saints is made an evidence of Grace in Adult Persons, is so plain in Scripture, that nothing can be plainer.
8. A particular Love to good People, is Another hopeful Appearance in Children. That Love to the Saints is made an evidence of Grace in Adult Persons, is so plain in Scripture, that nothing can be plainer.
I need not point to all the places that occur in his Epistles to this purpose, That one is enough â–ª We know, that we are pasled from Death unto Life, because we love the Brethren.
I need not point to all the places that occur in his Epistles to this purpose, That one is enough â–ª We know, that we Are pasled from Death unto Life, Because we love the Brothers.
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We know, that is, with an Holy Confidence and Assurance, that we are passed from Death unto Life, from a State of Sin, unto a State of Grace, because we love the Brethren; that is, the Children of God, as such,
We know, that is, with an Holy Confidence and Assurance, that we Are passed from Death unto Life, from a State of since, unto a State of Grace, Because we love the Brothers; that is, the Children of God, as such,
And, as this is a Character so express in Scripture, so in Experience it has been so singularly useful, that it has supported the Spirits, and quieted the Fears of many doubting Souls, when all their other Graces, not being so perceptible in their Operations, have been able to afford them little or no Relief.
And, as this is a Character so express in Scripture, so in Experience it has been so singularly useful, that it has supported the Spirits, and quieted the Fears of many doubting Souls, when all their other Graces, not being so perceptible in their Operations, have been able to afford them little or no Relief.
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Love to them, because of their Goodness, and as bearing the Characters of Heaven? I should not doubt, under these qualifications, to pronounce it a clear Argument of a Divine, and Heaven-born Principle, where-ever it is found.
Love to them, Because of their goodness, and as bearing the Characters of Heaven? I should not doubt, under these qualifications, to pronounce it a clear Argument of a Divine, and Heavenborn Principle, wherever it is found.
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Love to the Image bespeaks Love to the Original; Love to Saints, as such, argues Love to the God of Saints, whose Signature and Superscirption they bear:
Love to the Image bespeaks Love to the Original; Love to Saints, as such, argues Love to the God of Saints, whose Signature and Superscirption they bear:
Now, what remarkable Appearances have there been of this Gracious Affection in some Children! What pleasing Motions of Respect have been stirr'd up in their Breasts, upon the Sight of good People!
Now, what remarkable Appearances have there been of this Gracious Affection in Some Children! What pleasing Motions of Respect have been stirred up in their Breasts, upon the Sighed of good People!
There's a certain Instinct that attends Grace, as well as Nature: And as Nature will begin early to express it self in a tender Affection towards all the Children of the same Father; so when there is the like early Affection towards the Children of our Heavenly Father, it is an Argument, there's something of that divine Instinct, which attends the new Nature.
There's a certain Instinct that attends Grace, as well as Nature: And as Nature will begin early to express it self in a tender Affection towards all the Children of the same Father; so when there is the like early Affection towards the Children of our Heavenly Father, it is an Argument, there's something of that divine Instinct, which attends the new Nature.
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And this good thing is thought by some, to be the secret Countenance and Respect, that he shewed to those good People, that could not comply with his Father's Idolatry, which he had set up at Dan and Bethel.
And this good thing is Thought by Some, to be the secret Countenance and Respect, that he showed to those good People, that could not comply with his Father's Idolatry, which he had Set up At Dan and Bethel.
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9. A delightful Appetite to the Food of Life, is another encouraging Symptom in Children. What an Early Desire has appeared in some little Ones to the Word and Ordinances of Christ!
9. A delightful Appetite to the Food of Life, is Another encouraging symptom in Children. What an Early Desire has appeared in Some little Ones to the Word and Ordinances of christ!
Nothing has pleased them better, than to watch daily at Wisdom's Gates, and towait at the Posts of her Doors, where the Bread of Life uses to be distributed amongst hungry Souls:
Nothing has pleased them better, than to watch daily At Wisdom's Gates, and towait At the Posts of her Doors, where the Bred of Life uses to be distributed among hungry Souls:
as if they esteem'd it the loss of a Spiritual Meal-time! With what listening Ears, and earness Looks have they been observed to sit under the Droppings of the Sanctuary,
as if they esteemed it the loss of a Spiritual Meal-time! With what listening Ears, and earness Looks have they been observed to fit under the Droppings of the Sanctuary,
Now, what does all this import, where it is found, but a Principle, fuitable to the Food, which it is carried out unto? You may know every Creature by its proper Food, which it most inclines unto, and delights in;
Now, what does all this import, where it is found, but a Principle, fuitable to the Food, which it is carried out unto? You may know every Creature by its proper Food, which it most inclines unto, and delights in;
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What is it that hungers and desires, and carries the Soul out after the Heavenly Manna? What is it that the Milk and Honey of the Promised Land, is so accomodate and agreeable to? Is it any Principle of the old Nature? That cannot be,
What is it that hunger's and Desires, and carries the Soul out After the Heavenly Manna? What is it that the Milk and Honey of the Promised Land, is so accommodate and agreeable to? Is it any Principle of the old Nature? That cannot be,
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because the old Nature must have Food suitable to its self, something Carnal and Sensual; For they that are in the Flesh, savour only the things of the Flesh.
Because the old Nature must have Food suitable to its self, something Carnal and Sensual; For they that Are in the Flesh, savour only the things of the Flesh.
10. Sensible Breathings after more Clearness for Heaven, do also administer a blessed Ground of Hope. That Children should have such a Faith and Sense of that invisible State,
10. Sensible Breathings After more Clearness for Heaven, do also administer a blessed Ground of Hope. That Children should have such a Faith and Sense of that invisible State,
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not to be content with some imperfect Dawnings of that Glorious Day, but to breathe after clearer Discoveries of the Love and Favour of God, in and through a Saviour:
not to be content with Some imperfect Dawnings of that Glorious Day, but to breathe After clearer Discoveries of the Love and Favour of God, in and through a Saviour:
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and what can be the Spring of such Divine Bubblings but an Heart season'd with an Heavenly Tincture from above? It's an Argument, that Christ lies near the Heart, when the Desires are so strong after Clearness of Interest.
and what can be the Spring of such Divine Bubblings but an Heart seasoned with an Heavenly Tincture from above? It's an Argument, that christ lies near the Heart, when the Desires Are so strong After Clearness of Interest.
To be taken from the Land of the Living, and lodged in the Dark and hideous Mansions of the Grave, where they shall see Man no more, with the Inhabitants of the Earth, cannot but make recoil in them, as well as others.
To be taken from the Land of the Living, and lodged in the Dark and hideous Mansions of the Grave, where they shall see Man no more, with the Inhabitants of the Earth, cannot but make recoil in them, as well as Others.
Now, what could thus reconcile the King of Terrors to them, but the Thoughts and hopes of something beyond the Grave, to recompence the loss of what they leave here? It's an argument of their Faith, that they believe a future State; and that the Happiness thereof, infinitely exceeds all the Felicities of this present state of Time. It's an Evidence they have got, some Peep within the Vail, where they have seen great and wonderful Things, far surpassing all the Enjoyments of this lower Region. It's a demonstration of their Love to,
Now, what could thus reconcile the King of Terrors to them, but the Thoughts and hope's of something beyond the Grave, to recompense the loss of what they leave Here? It's an argument of their Faith, that they believe a future State; and that the Happiness thereof, infinitely exceeds all the Felicities of this present state of Time. It's an Evidence they have god, Some Peep within the vail, where they have seen great and wondered Things, Far surpassing all the Enjoyments of this lower Region. It's a demonstration of their Love to,
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and Valuation of Christ, that they esteem the Fruition of him, more worth than all the World; and are willing to be absent from the Body, that they may be present with the Lord. It's an argument they have some Inin God, as their God, they are so willing to go to Him,
and Valuation of christ, that they esteem the Fruition of him, more worth than all the World; and Are willing to be absent from the Body, that they may be present with the Lord. It's an argument they have Some Inin God, as their God, they Are so willing to go to Him,
In a Word, I'ts an evident Proof, that Christ is their Life, their Joy, their Hope, their Happiness, their Portion, their All, when they can so freely throw off all the Courtships of Flesh and the World, that they may be with their Exalted Redeemer, as the best of all.
In a Word, It's an evident Proof, that christ is their Life, their Joy, their Hope, their Happiness, their Portion, their All, when they can so freely throw off all the Courtships of Flesh and the World, that they may be with their Exalted Redeemer, as the best of all.
The pale Horse of Death, could not meet with such a welcome and submissive Reception, but that he carries them thither, whither their Hearts are already gone,
The pale Horse of Death, could not meet with such a welcome and submissive Reception, but that he carries them thither, whither their Hearts Are already gone,
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And siher their Hearts are Above, it is an Argument their Treasure is there also. It is, not to be expected, that Children should hove such clear and explicite Apprehensions,
And siher their Hearts Are Above, it is an Argument their Treasure is there also. It is, not to be expected, that Children should hove such clear and explicit Apprehensions,
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as more mature Christians: But however, when they know so much, as to esteem it a Being with Christ, and upon that account, not only Heaven is truly desirable,
as more mature Christians: But however, when they know so much, as to esteem it a Being with christ, and upon that account, not only Heaven is truly desirable,
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And what can suggest more affecting and refreshing Hopes to Mourning Parents, than to see their departing Children thus preter being with Christ before their Continuance in this Vain and Changeable World?
And what can suggest more affecting and refreshing Hope's to Mourning Parents, than to see their departing Children thus preter being with christ before their Continuance in this Vain and Changeable World?
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Thus I have endeavoured to take afflicted Parents by the Hand, and to lead them to some of those Cordial-Springs of Hope, which may minister good Encouragement as to the good Estate of their Dying Children. And tho' it's a rare Happiness to find all these Blessed Symptoms in a sweet Conjunction;
Thus I have endeavoured to take afflicted Parents by the Hand, and to led them to Some of those Cordial-Springs of Hope, which may minister good Encouragement as to the good Estate of their Dying Children. And though it's a rare Happiness to find all these Blessed Symptoms in a sweet Conjunction;
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yet where there is any of them, it may give some Support and Hope: And the more that appears, the higher may our Hopes advance towards an holy Confidence.
yet where there is any of them, it may give Some Support and Hope: And the more that appears, the higher may our Hope's advance towards an holy Confidence.
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But having the forementioned Grounds of Hope, the Perplexity is presently removed. Your Children, though gone out of your Sight and Care, yet they are not lost, but safely lodg'd up:
But having the forementioned Grounds of Hope, the Perplexity is presently removed. Your Children, though gone out of your Sighed and Care, yet they Are not lost, but safely lodged up:
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Not lost in Satan 's Territories among those raging Lyons of Prey, but happily conducted to their Heavenly Father's Bosom, where they are laid up in Peace and Safety.
Not lost in Satan is Territories among those raging Lyons of Prey, but happily conducted to their Heavenly Father's Bosom, where they Are laid up in Peace and Safety.
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so will he not take care of those, whom he has set his own Child's-mark upon? Will he lose his Children, whom he hath adopted into the Line of Heaven, and set his own Superscription upon,
so will he not take care of those, whom he has Set his own Child's-mark upon? Will he loose his Children, whom he hath adopted into the Line of Heaven, and Set his own Superscription upon,
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or suffer the Mortal Enemy to rob him of what's so Dear and Precious to him? No, no, they have all the Safety that Infinite Love, in Conjunction with Infinite Power can give them:
or suffer the Mortal Enemy to rob him of what's so Dear and Precious to him? No, no, they have all the Safety that Infinite Love, in Conjunction with Infinite Power can give them:
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But should not true Love oblige you, rather to rejoyce in their Gain, than to grieve for your own Loss? Though you are Losers, yet they are infinite Gainers:
But should not true Love oblige you, rather to rejoice in their Gain, than to grieve for your own Loss? Though you Are Losers, yet they Are infinite Gainers:
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They are called from a State of Sin and Sorrow, and Temptation here, but it is to pass into an endless State of perfect Purity and Joy in the Blessed Mansions above. They are snatch'd out of your tender and Compassionate Arms;
They Are called from a State of since and Sorrow, and Temptation Here, but it is to pass into an endless State of perfect Purity and Joy in the Blessed Mansions above. They Are snatched out of your tender and Compassionate Arms;
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but they are taken under the immediate Wing and Care of a Faithful Covenant-keeping God. Oh Blessed Exchanged Who would not take Comfort at the Thoughts of their Children or Friends, making such a Glorious and Happy Change!
but they Are taken under the immediate Wing and Care of a Faithful Covenant keeping God. O Blessed Exchanged Who would not take Comfort At the Thoughts of their Children or Friends, making such a Glorious and Happy Change!
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You part in the vile Rags of perishing Mortality; but your Meeting will be in the Royal Robes of Immortal Holiness and Glory: You part in Tears and Fears, and Complaints and Sorrows;
You part in the vile Rags of perishing Mortality; but your Meeting will be in the Royal Robes of Immortal Holiness and Glory: You part in Tears and Fears, and Complaints and Sorrows;
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You part, so as to expect to see one another no more in this Lower Region; but you shall meet again in the Coelestial Regions above, never to be separated any more,
You part, so as to expect to see one Another not more in this Lower Region; but you shall meet again in the Celestial Regions above, never to be separated any more,
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What Mournful Breast is there, whose Soul springs not within him at the Prospect of such a Meeting? Set the Joys of Meeting against all the Afflictive Circumstances of Parting,
What Mournful Breast is there, whose Soul springs not within him At the Prospect of such a Meeting? Set the Joys of Meeting against all the Afflictive circumstances of Parting,
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Your Faces are covered with Sadness, and your Hearts ready to bleed within you, over the Loss of your Dear and Hopeful Children: But let Consideration govern your Passion;
Your Faces Are covered with Sadness, and your Hearts ready to bleed within you, over the Loss of your Dear and Hopeful Children: But let Consideration govern your Passion;
and while you are shewing your Parental Affection in your Mourning, labour to express your Christian Moderation, in carrying your selves like Mourners of Hope. And therefore,
and while you Are showing your Parental Affection in your Mourning, labour to express your Christian Moderation, in carrying your selves like Mourners of Hope. And Therefore,
1. Indulge not an unbounded Sorrow: For the same Hand that hath made you to bleed, hath not left you without an Healing Balsam, seasonably to close up again the gaping Orifice.
1. Indulge not an unbounded Sorrow: For the same Hand that hath made you to bleed, hath not left you without an Healing Balsam, seasonably to close up again the gaping Orifice.
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You need not take on, as those that have no Hope, or as those that have bruied their Children and their Hopes both in the same Grave. You may not sit down in your Despondency with Hagar, as if you had no Well of Consolation by you,
You need not take on, as those that have no Hope, or as those that have bruied their Children and their Hope's both in the same Grave. You may not fit down in your Despondency with Hagar, as if you had no Well of Consolation by you,
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though your Children be gone, and gone, never to return more, yet God call'd them not away, till they had left with you some Blessed Pledges of Hope, to let you know whither they were a going.
though your Children be gone, and gone, never to return more, yet God called them not away, till they had left with you Some Blessed Pledges of Hope, to let you know whither they were a going.
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yet they were not sufifered to leave you, till they had dropt some sweet Tokens into your Bosom, which may be a sensible Support, till you meet again.
yet they were not sufifered to leave you, till they had dropped Some sweet Tokens into your Bosom, which may be a sensible Support, till you meet again.
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nor leave any good ground of Hope behind them, to their surviving Relations, And, indeed, I scarce know a more humbling afflictive Case, that can befal Godly Persons, then when they have the bitter Occasion to mourn over Hopeless Relations, who neither had any Comfort in their own Death, nor left any matter of Comfort behind them.
nor leave any good ground of Hope behind them, to their surviving Relations, And, indeed, I scarce know a more humbling afflictive Case, that can befall Godly Persons, then when they have the bitter Occasion to mourn over Hopeless Relations, who neither had any Comfort in their own Death, nor left any matter of Comfort behind them.
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It might have been otherwise with you, that you neither might have had Child nor Hope. But since God has been more gracious to you, take heed of carrying it,
It might have been otherwise with you, that you neither might have had Child nor Hope. But since God has been more gracious to you, take heed of carrying it,
as if either you had no sense of Divine Goodness, or your Relation Dyed without Hope. As there is a Debt of Tears owing to your Hopeful departed Children, so there is a Debt of Thankfulness owing to the God that made them such.
as if either you had no sense of Divine goodness, or your Relation Died without Hope. As there is a Debt of Tears owing to your Hopeful departed Children, so there is a Debt of Thankfulness owing to the God that made them such.
yet (as good old Jacob said in another case) it's enough that you have a Comfortable Hope, that they are transplanted to a richer Table in their Father's Kingdom. They have taken their flight, never to make their Return to Earth any more:
yet (as good old Jacob said in Another case) it's enough that you have a Comfortable Hope, that they Are transplanted to a Richer Table in their Father's Kingdom. They have taken their flight, never to make their Return to Earth any more:
1. Here's Matter of Exhortation to you Parents, That you would use the utmost care in the Holy Education of your Children; that whether they live or die, you may have Comfort; if they live, you may have Comfort in their Lives;
1. Here's Matter of Exhortation to you Parents, That you would use the utmost care in the Holy Education of your Children; that whither they live or die, you may have Comfort; if they live, you may have Comfort in their Lives;
As soon therefore as they arrive to a Competent measure of Capacity, take all Opportunities prudently to instil Divine Truths into their Minds, such as their tender Years are most capable of receiving;
As soon Therefore as they arrive to a Competent measure of Capacity, take all Opportunities prudently to instil Divine Truths into their Minds, such as their tender years Are most capable of receiving;
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that their Minds, being so early tinctured with things of Eternal Moment, may derive a suitable Impression to their Hearts. Take all convenient Seasons to acquaint them, that there is a Great and Glorious,
that their Minds, being so early tinctured with things of Eternal Moment, may derive a suitable Impression to their Hearts. Take all convenient Seasons to acquaint them, that there is a Great and Glorious,
though invisible God, who made all things, and curiously formed them in Secret, and formed an Immortal Spirit within them, to know and love, to live unto,
though invisible God, who made all things, and curiously formed them in Secret, and formed an Immortal Spirit within them, to know and love, to live unto,
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and obnoxious to the Judgment and Curse of an offended Majesty. Acquaint them, with what Condescension to their Capacities you can, what guilty, perishing Creatures they came into the World, by reason of Sin;
and obnoxious to the Judgement and Curse of an offended Majesty. Acquaint them, with what Condescension to their Capacities you can, what guilty, perishing Creatures they Come into the World, by reason of since;
and if it were not for Infinite Goodness, that they might have been tumbled into Hell, as soon as ever they drew their First Breath. Tell them, that in this miserable State they might have lived and died without Remedy, had not Infinite Compassion provided a Saviour, to deliver poor Guilty Souls from going down to the horrible Pit. Inform them (with what plainness and distinctness you can possibly use,) who this Saviour is,
and if it were not for Infinite goodness, that they might have been tumbled into Hell, as soon as ever they drew their First Breath. Tell them, that in this miserable State they might have lived and died without Remedy, had not Infinite Compassion provided a Saviour, to deliver poor Guilty Souls from going down to the horrible Pit. Inform them (with what plainness and distinctness you can possibly use,) who this Saviour is,
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As soon as they begin to talk, learn them to talk in the Language of Canaan, and not of Ashdod; in the Dialect of Heaven, and not of a Prophane World; that their early Breath be not corrupted with the rotten Communication of the Children of Belial.
As soon as they begin to talk, Learn them to talk in the Language of Canaan, and not of Ashdod; in the Dialect of Heaven, and not of a Profane World; that their early Breath be not corrupted with the rotten Communication of the Children of Belial.
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Observe them, with what Reverence and Attention they carry themselves, while they are there, and call them to an Account, what they have brought with them, when they come home;
Observe them, with what reverence and Attention they carry themselves, while they Are there, and call them to an Account, what they have brought with them, when they come home;
1. Without this Religious Care of Education, you cannot expect the Comfort you desire, neither in their Life, nor Death. I know, there is nothing more Natural,
1. Without this Religious Care of Education, you cannot expect the Comfort you desire, neither in their Life, nor Death. I know, there is nothing more Natural,
to render them such as you would have them, by an Holy Education? Can you expect to attain the End, without a careful use of the means, in order thereunto? Has not the Holy God, the Father of all our Comfort, connected the Means with the End, in this,
to render them such as you would have them, by an Holy Education? Can you expect to attain the End, without a careful use of the means, in order thereunto? Has not the Holy God, the Father of all our Comfort, connected the Means with the End, in this,
and for his Posterity, yet he tells you, That in order thereunto he knew, that Abraham would command his Children and his Houshold to keep the way of the Lord.
and for his Posterity, yet he tells you, That in order thereunto he knew, that Abraham would command his Children and his Household to keep the Way of the Lord.
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It's in a way of diligent Performance of your Part, and in an humble Dependance upon God for doing his Part, that you have any Foundation for Hope; that they shall be Comforts, not Crosses to you.
It's in a Way of diligent Performance of your Part, and in an humble Dependence upon God for doing his Part, that you have any Foundation for Hope; that they shall be Comforts, not Crosses to you.
and it's by the Instrumentality of a Gracious Education, that he oftentimes conveys that Immortal Seed to the Soul; which though it may lie hid under the Clods for a time,
and it's by the Instrumentality of a Gracious Education, that he oftentimes conveys that Immortal Seed to the Soul; which though it may lie hid under the Clods for a time,
And how will you answer your Neglect to the Great and Sovereign Law-giver, if you live either in the Wilful or Careless Violation of so Solemn a Charge? Or, with what Reason can You expect Comfort, either in their Enjoyment,
And how will you answer your Neglect to the Great and Sovereign Lawgiver, if you live either in the Wilful or Careless Violation of so Solemn a Charge? Or, with what Reason can You expect Comfort, either in their Enjoyment,
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or in their Removal, if You be guilty of a provoking Disobedience to so plain a Command? Can God be pleased with such Parents, or can You expect that He should make Your Children pleasing unto you?
or in their Removal, if You be guilty of a provoking Disobedience to so plain a Command? Can God be pleased with such Parents, or can You expect that He should make Your Children pleasing unto you?
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You can take Advantage of their First capacity, to learn them some External Civilities, and to form their flexible Years into some Decenoy of Carriage, which you call good Manners.
You can take Advantage of their First capacity, to Learn them Some External Civilities, and to from their flexible years into Some Decenoy of Carriage, which you call good Manners.
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And while all this Care is bestowed upon the Outward Man, should there not be a proportionable Concern for the better part? Should the One ingross all,
And while all this Care is bestowed upon the Outward Man, should there not be a proportionable Concern for the better part? Should the One ingross all,
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their Present, Temporary Being? If Eternity be of more Importance than Time, then surely their Eternal State should be the largest Sharer in your Thoughts and Cares;
their Present, Temporary Being? If Eternity be of more Importance than Time, then surely their Eternal State should be the Largest Sharer in your Thoughts and Cares;
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And would you not have them to do well in the Eternal World? Why then does not your Care for that bear some Proportion to your Concern for the other? You esteem it a Natural,
And would you not have them to do well in the Eternal World? Why then does not your Care for that bear Some Proportion to your Concern for the other? You esteem it a Natural,
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the Everlasting happiness of their Immortal Souls? Whether should be Dearer to you, the Cabinet or the Jowel? The Perishing Earthly Tabernacle, or the Inestimably precious Soul? How then will you answer it, either to your own Consciences,
the Everlasting happiness of their Immortal Souls? Whither should be Dearer to you, the Cabinet or the Jowel? The Perishing Earthly Tabernacle, or the Inestimably precious Soul? How then will you answer it, either to your own Consciences,
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4. Without a Conscientious Care of Education, your Affliction will be doubled in their Miscarriage: As they are so Near and Dear unto you, you cannot but be deeply afflicted,
4. Without a Conscientious Care of Education, your Affliction will be doubled in their Miscarriage: As they Are so Near and Dear unto you, you cannot but be deeply afflicted,
but if you contribute to their Miscarriage, by your neglecting the appointed Means of Heaven, for the Prevention thereof, your Burden may weigh heavier,
but if you contribute to their Miscarriage, by your neglecting the appointed Means of Heaven, for the Prevention thereof, your Burden may weigh Heavier,
Why might not this be one imbittering Ingredient in Davids Sorrow, that might cause him to take on so heavily at the Death of his Son Absalom? Possibly he might be under some bitter Reflections of his own Failure in his Duty;
Why might not this be one embittering Ingredient in Davids Sorrow, that might cause him to take on so heavily At the Death of his Son Absalom? Possibly he might be under Some bitter Reflections of his own Failure in his Duty;
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whether in Life or Death. Next, to their own Souls, you are the great Object of your Parent 's Cares and Fears, of their Prayers and Thoughts of Heart:
whither in Life or Death. Next, to their own Souls, you Are the great Object of your Parent is Cares and Fears, of their Prayers and Thoughts of Heart:
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And that you may do so, I cannot give you more proper Advice than now in your Morning-years to look after the best things, even the things that accompany Salvation.
And that you may do so, I cannot give you more proper advice than now in your Morning-years to look After the best things, even the things that accompany Salvation.
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Your Parents will be better able to part with you, when your Early Goodness gives them Hopes, that you are going to a better, an Infinitely better Father.
Your Parents will be better able to part with you, when your Early goodness gives them Hope's, that you Are going to a better, an Infinitely better Father.
And you your, selves will more Comfortably shoot the Dismal Gulph, when you have Reason to believe, that you have committed your Souls into those Blessed Hands, that will land them sare on the other side.
And you your, selves will more Comfortably shoot the Dismal Gulf, when you have Reason to believe, that you have committed your Souls into those Blessed Hands, that will land them sare on the other side.
And what can be of more Indispensable Moment, than the Everlasting Concerns of your precious Souls? It's not too soon for you to know, that you have Immortal Souls in your Bosoms, which though Invisible to an Eye of Sense, yet are not only Real,
And what can be of more Indispensable Moment, than the Everlasting Concerns of your precious Souls? It's not too soon for you to know, that you have Immortal Souls in your Bosoms, which though Invisible to an Eye of Sense, yet Are not only Real,
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and that when the Dreggy Carcasses are thrown to the Dust, yet these Immortal Spirits survive to pass into the Invisible World, there to be the Subjects of unexpressible happiness, or Misery for ever.
and that when the Dreggy Carcases Are thrown to the Dust, yet these Immortal Spirits survive to pass into the Invisible World, there to be the Subject's of unexpressible happiness, or Misery for ever.
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than what we are, and what will become of us for ever? What are we? Bruits, that have only a Life of Sense; or Reasonable, Understanding Creatures? What will become of us? Shall we perish with the Beasts,
than what we Are, and what will become of us for ever? What Are we? Bruits, that have only a Life of Sense; or Reasonable, Understanding Creatures? What will become of us? Shall we perish with the Beasts,
By thinking of your selves, you will be led to think and consider of God, as the Author of your Beings, as the great Object of your Duty, as the Awful Judge, before whom you must stand within a few Days;
By thinking of your selves, you will be led to think and Consider of God, as the Author of your Beings, as the great Object of your Duty, as the Awful Judge, before whom you must stand within a few Days;
Look within you, and see what wretched depraved Creatures Sin hath made you: Full of little, but Rebellion and Enmity against God, and Serious Goodness. Look above you,
Look within you, and see what wretched depraved Creatures since hath made you: Full of little, but Rebellion and Enmity against God, and Serious goodness. Look above you,
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and to send you down to the Chambers of Death. Look before you, and behold the Burning Lake of Infinite Wrath, opening her Mouth to receive you into Ʋnquenchable Flames. And having got a sight of your Danger and Misery, argue the Case with your own Souls;
and to send you down to the Chambers of Death. Look before you, and behold the Burning Lake of Infinite Wrath, opening her Mouth to receive you into Ʋnquenchable Flames. And having god a sighed of your Danger and Misery, argue the Case with your own Souls;
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or unconcerned about? Who can dwell with Consuming Fire? Who can in hub it with Everlasting Burnings? Why art thou at ease, O my Soul? Why art thou secure within me? Thy case is thus Dreadful and Dangerous.
or unconcerned about? Who can dwell with Consuming Fire? Who can in hub it with Everlasting Burnings? Why art thou At ease, Oh my Soul? Why art thou secure within me? Thy case is thus Dreadful and Dangerous.
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but labour to press and follow the Conviction, till your Awakned Souls begin to cry out, Oh! what shall we do to be saved? What blessed News will it be to your Concerned Parents, to hear from you such an Enquiry!
but labour to press and follow the Conviction, till your Awakened Souls begin to cry out, Oh! what shall we do to be saved? What blessed News will it be to your Concerned Parents, to hear from you such an Enquiry!
Is a Sincere Resignation of themselves to be entirely the Lord's, required of others? The very same is call'd for from you, without any Exception or Dispensation.
Is a Sincere Resignation of themselves to be entirely the Lord's, required of Others? The very same is called for from you, without any Exception or Dispensation.
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4. Apply your selves to a serious Reading the Scriptures and Attendance upon Publick Ordinances. As soon as you have learnt to read, put your selves to Christ's School,
4. Apply your selves to a serious Reading the Scriptures and Attendance upon Public Ordinances. As soon as you have learned to read, put your selves to Christ's School,
The Divine Truths, that you read in private, may be more opened and applied with that Heavenly Light and Warmth, as may not only enlighten your Understandings,
The Divine Truths, that you read in private, may be more opened and applied with that Heavenly Light and Warmth, as may not only enlighten your Understandings,
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