The last work of a believer his passing prayer recommending his departing spirit to Christ to be received by Him / prepared for the funerals of Mary the widow first of Francis Charlton Esq. and after of Thomas Hanmer, Esq., and partly preached at St. Mary Magdalens Church in Milk-Street, London, and now, at the desire of her daughter, reprinted by Richard Baxter.
THE Birth of Nature, and the New Birth of Grace, in their measure resemble the Death of Saints, which is the Birth of Glory. It is a bitter-sweet day, a day that is mixt of sorrow and joy,
THE Birth of Nature, and the New Birth of Grace, in their measure resemble the Death of Saints, which is the Birth of Glory. It is a bittersweet day, a day that is mixed of sorrow and joy,
when Nature must quit its familiar Guest, and yield to any of these Changes. Our Natural Birth is not without the throws and pain, and groanings of the Mother,
when Nature must quit its familiar Guest, and yield to any of these Changes. Our Natural Birth is not without the throws and pain, and groanings of the Mother,
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though it transmit the Child into a more large, and lightsom, and desirable Habitation: Our Spiritual Birth is not without its humbling and heart-piercing sorrows:
though it transmit the Child into a more large, and lightsome, and desirable Habitation: Our Spiritual Birth is not without its humbling and heart-piercing sorrows:
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and see not (though they believe ) the Glory of the departed Soul. And this is our case, that are brought hither this day, by an act of Providence sad to us,
and see not (though they believe) the Glory of the departed Soul. And this is our case, that Are brought hither this day, by an act of Providence sad to us,
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Even us that rejoyce in the thoughts of her Felicity, and are not so cruel as to wish her again into this corruptible Flesh and calamitous World, from the glorious presence of the Lord;
Even us that rejoice in the thoughts of her Felicity, and Are not so cruel as to wish her again into this corruptible Flesh and calamitous World, from the glorious presence of the Lord;
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if our Wisdom had been fit to rule, or our Wills to be fulfilled, or if our Prayers must have been answered, according to the measure of our sailing Apprehensions, or precipitant Desires.
if our Wisdom had been fit to Rule, or our Wills to be fulfilled, or if our Prayers must have been answered, according to the measure of our sailing Apprehensions, or precipitant Desires.
Acts 9. 2. Though it is probable by the ordinary acceptation of the Word [ NONLATINALPHABET ] that they were not professed Christians, but devout Proselytes, (such as Cornelius and the Ethiopian Eunuch were) that buried and thus lamented Stephen, as knowing him to be an excellent Person, cruelly murdered by the raging Jews; yet their Example, in a Case not culpable,
Acts 9. 2. Though it is probable by the ordinary acceptation of the Word [ ] that they were not professed Christians, but devout Proselytes, (such as Cornelius and the Ethiopian Eunuch were) that buried and thus lamented Stephen, as knowing him to be an excellent Person, cruelly murdered by the raging jews; yet their Exampl, in a Case not culpable,
but commendable, may be imitated by Believers; upon condition that, with our sense of the Excellency of the Persons, and of our loss by their removal, we exceed them that had but a darker Revelation, in our joyful sense of the felicity of the translated Souls.
but commendable, may be imitated by Believers; upon condition that, with our sense of the Excellency of the Persons, and of our loss by their removal, we exceed them that had but a Darker Revelation, in our joyful sense of the felicity of the translated Souls.
It is an ill time when Men must suffer because they are good, and deserve not suffering, but reward: And they are an unhappy People that have no more Grace or Wit,
It is an ill time when Men must suffer Because they Are good, and deserve not suffering, but reward: And they Are an unhappy People that have no more Grace or Wit,
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but to fight against Heaven, and set themselves under the Stroaks of God's severest Justice, by persecuting them that are dear to Christ, and faithfully perform their Duty.
but to fight against Heaven, and Set themselves under the Strokes of God's Severest justice, by persecuting them that Are dear to christ, and faithfully perform their Duty.
as implacably to rage against the Off spring of Heaven, and to hate Men because they are faithful to their great Master, and because they are against their Faction; so mad,
as implacably to rage against the Off spring of Heaven, and to hate Men Because they Are faithful to their great Master, and Because they Are against their Faction; so mad,
as to forget all the terrible Threatnings of God, and terrible Instances of his avenging Justice, against the Enemies of his Servants, whom he taketh as his own;
as to forget all the terrible Threatenings of God, and terrible Instances of his avenging justice, against the Enemies of his Servants, whom he Takes as his own;
When Christ had pleaded his Cause effectually with Saul, that was one of the Persecutors of Stephen, he maketh him confess that he was [ NONLATINALPHABET ] exceedingly, excessively, or beyond measure mad against the Christians.
When christ had pleaded his Cause effectually with Saul, that was one of the Persecutors of Stephen, he makes him confess that he was [ ] exceedingly, excessively, or beyond measure mad against the Christians.
the one for himself, that his Spirit may be received; the other for his Persecutors, that this sin may not be laid to their charge, Acts 7. 59, 60. For so you may find Christ did before him, Luke 23. 34, 46. Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do:
the one for himself, that his Spirit may be received; the other for his Persecutors, that this since may not be laid to their charge, Acts 7. 59, 60. For so you may find christ did before him, Lycia 23. 34, 46. Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do:
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] Only Christ directeth his Prayer immediately to the Father, and Stephen to Christ, as being one that had a Mediator, when Christ had none, as needing none; and being now bearing witness, by his suffering, to Christ, and therefore it was seasonable to direct his Prayer to him;
] Only christ directeth his Prayer immediately to the Father, and Stephen to christ, as being one that had a Mediator, when christ had none, as needing none; and being now bearing witness, by his suffering, to christ, and Therefore it was seasonable to Direct his Prayer to him;
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This first Request of this dying Saint, which I have chosen to handle, as suitable and seasonable for our Instruction at this time, in a few Words containeth not a few exceeding useful wholesom Truths.
This First Request of this dying Saint, which I have chosen to handle, as suitable and seasonable for our Instruction At this time, in a few Words Containeth not a few exceeding useful wholesome Truths.
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2. That Christ is to be prayed to, ] and that it is not our Duty to direct all our Prayers only to the Father. Especially those things that belong to the Office of the Mediator,
2. That christ is to be prayed to, ] and that it is not our Duty to Direct all our Prayers only to the Father. Especially those things that belong to the Office of the Mediator,
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7. That Prayer in general, and this Prayer in special, That Christ will receive our departing Souls, is a most suitable Conclusion of all the Actions of a Christian's Life.
7. That Prayer in general, and this Prayer in special, That christ will receive our departing Souls, is a most suitable Conclusion of all the Actions of a Christian's Life.
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though the word do sometime signifie the Wind or Breath, and sometime the moral and intellectual Qualifications, and have divers other senses, I need not stay to prove that it is not here so taken:
though the word do sometime signify the Wind or Breath, and sometime the moral and intellectual Qualifications, and have diverse other Senses, I need not stay to prove that it is not Here so taken:
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Do you ask, What the Soul is? You may also ask, What a Man is. And it is pity that a Man should not know what a Man is. It is our Intellectual Nature, containing also the Sensitive and Vegetative: The Principle or first Act, by which we live,
Do you ask, What the Soul is? You may also ask, What a Man is. And it is pity that a Man should not know what a Man is. It is our Intellectual Nature, containing also the Sensitive and Vegetative: The Principle or First Act, by which we live,
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The Acts tell you what the Faculties or Powers are, and so what the Soul is. If you know what Intellection, or Reason and Free-will are, you may know what it is to have a spiritual Nature, essentially containing the Power of Reasoning and Willing. It is thy Soul by which thou art thinking and asking, What a Soul is!
The Acts tell you what the Faculties or Powers Are, and so what the Soul is. If you know what Intellection, or Reason and Freewill Are, you may know what it is to have a spiritual Nature, essentially containing the Power of Reasoning and Willing. It is thy Soul by which thou art thinking and asking, What a Soul is!
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Yet there are some so blind as so question, Whether they have Souls, because they see them not: Whereas if they could see them with Eyes of Flesh, they were no Souls: For Spirits are invisible. They see not the Air or Wind, and yet they know that Air or Wind there is.
Yet there Are Some so blind as so question, Whither they have Souls, Because they see them not: Whereas if they could see them with Eyes of Flesh, they were no Souls: For Spirits Are invisible. They see not the Air or Wind, and yet they know that Air or Wind there is.
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They see not God or Angels, and yet they are Fools indeed if they doubt whether there be a God and Angels. If they see not their Eyes, yet they know that they have Eyes, because with those Eyes they see other things. And if they know not directly and intuitively that they have Rational Souls, they might know it by their knowing other things, which without such Souls cannot be known.
They see not God or Angels, and yet they Are Fools indeed if they doubt whither there be a God and Angels. If they see not their Eyes, yet they know that they have Eyes, Because with those Eyes they see other things. And if they know not directly and intuitively that they have Rational Souls, they might know it by their knowing other things, which without such Souls cannot be known.
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] It is thy Soul that is said to be made after God's Image; in that thou art ennobled with a capacious Vnderstanding, and Free-will: And it is thy Soul that is the immediate subject of his Moral Image, even spiritual Wisdom, Righteousness, and Holiness: God hath not Hands, and Feet, and other Members, as thy Body hath.
] It is thy Soul that is said to be made After God's Image; in that thou art ennobled with a capacious Understanding, and Freewill: And it is thy Soul that is the immediate Subject of his Moral Image, even spiritual Wisdom, Righteousness, and Holiness: God hath not Hands, and Feet, and other Members, as thy Body hath.
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How noble a Nature is that which is capable of knowing not only all things in the World (in its measure) but God himself, and the things of the world that is to come; and capable of loving and enjoying God, and of seeking and serving him in order to that Enjoyment! Christ thought not basely ▪ of a Soul, that redeemed Souls at such a price, when he made his soul an offering for sin, Isa. 53. 10. Were it not for our immortal Souls, would God ever honour us with such Relations to him,
How noble a Nature is that which is capable of knowing not only all things in the World (in its measure) but God himself, and the things of the world that is to come; and capable of loving and enjoying God, and of seeking and serving him in order to that Enjoyment! christ Thought not basely ▪ of a Soul, that redeemed Souls At such a price, when he made his soul an offering for since, Isaiah 53. 10. Were it not for our immortal Souls, would God ever honour us with such Relations to him,
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as to be his Children? (For he is first the Father of Spirits, Heb. 12. 9. and then the Father of Saints.) Should we be called the Spouse and the Members of Christ? Would he be at so much cost upon us? Should Angels attend us as ministring Spirits, if we had not Spirits fit to minister to God? Would the Spirit of God himself dwell in us,
as to be his Children? (For he is First the Father of Spirits, Hebrew 12. 9. and then the Father of Saints.) Should we be called the Spouse and the Members of christ? Would he be At so much cost upon us? Should Angels attend us as ministering Spirits, if we had not Spirits fit to minister to God? Would the Spirit of God himself dwell in us,
if we were but an ingenuous sort of Brutes, and had not rational immortal Souls? Should such store of Mercies be provided for us? Should Ministers be appointed to preach, and pray, and labour for us,
if we were but an ingenuous sort of Brutus's, and had not rational immortal Souls? Should such store of mercies be provided for us? Should Ministers be appointed to preach, and pray, and labour for us,
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but that they know that [ He that winneth souls is wise, ] Prov. 11. 30. and that [ he which converteth a sinner from the errour of his way, doth save a soul from death,
but that they know that [ He that wins Souls is wise, ] Curae 11. 30. and that [ he which Converts a sinner from the error of his Way, does save a soul from death,
] Jam. 6. 20. The Devil himself may tell you the worth of Souls, when he compasseth the earth (Job 1. 7.) and goeth about night and day to deceive them and devour them, 1 Pet. 5. 8. And yet can he make you believe that they are so worthless, as to be abused to the basest drudgery, to be poysoned with sin and Sensuality, to be ventured for a thing of naught.
] Jam. 6. 20. The devil himself may tell you the worth of Souls, when he Compasseth the earth (Job 1. 7.) and Goes about night and day to deceive them and devour them, 1 Pet. 5. 8. And yet can he make you believe that they Are so worthless, as to be abused to the Basest drudgery, to be poisoned with since and Sensuality, to be ventured for a thing of nought.
What thinkest thou of thy negligence and carnal Life, when thou readest that so holy a Man as Paul must keep under his body, and bring it into subjection,
What Thinkest thou of thy negligence and carnal Life, when thou Readest that so holy a Man as Paul must keep under his body, and bring it into subjection,
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It was still the Spirit of Stephen that was received by Christ. It sleepeth not: To confute the dream of those that talk of the sleeping of Souls, or any Lethargich, unintelligent or unactive state, of so excellent, capacious and active a nature, were but to dispute with sleeping men.
It was still the Spirit of Stephen that was received by christ. It Sleepeth not: To confute the dream of those that talk of the sleeping of Souls, or any Lethargich, unintelligent or unactive state, of so excellent, capacious and active a nature, were but to dispute with sleeping men.
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When we say it is Immortal, we mean not that it or any creature hath in it self a self-supporting or self-preserving sufficiency; or that they are Necessary Beings, and not Contingent; or Primitive Beings, and not Derived from another by Creation: We know that all the world would turn to nothing in a moment,
When we say it is Immortal, we mean not that it or any creature hath in it self a self-supporting or self-preserving sufficiency; or that they Are Necessary Beings, and not Contingent; or Primitive Beings, and not Derived from Another by Creation: We know that all the world would turn to nothing in a moment,
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He need not exert any Positive Will or Act for their destruction or annihilation. Though ejusdem est annihilare, cujus est creare; none can annihilate but God;
He need not exert any Positive Will or Act for their destruction or annihilation. Though ejusdem est annihilare, cujus est Create; none can annihilate but God;
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yet it is by a Positive efficient act of Will that he createth; and by a meer cessation of the act of his preserving Will, he can annihilate. I mean not by any change in him;
yet it is by a Positive efficient act of Will that he Createth; and by a mere cessation of the act of his preserving Will, he can annihilate. I mean not by any change in him;
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But yet he that will perpetuate the Spirit of Man, hath given it a nature (as he hath done the Angels ) fit to be perpetuated: A Nature not guilty of composition and elementary materiallity which might subject it to corruption:
But yet he that will perpetuate the Spirit of Man, hath given it a nature (as he hath done the Angels) fit to be perpetuated: A Nature not guilty of composition and elementary materiallity which might Subject it to corruption:
so that as there is an Aptitude in Iron, or Silver, or Gold, to continue longer than Grass, or Flowers, or Flesh; and a reason of its duration may be given a natura rei, from that aptitude in subordination to the Will of God;
so that as there is an Aptitude in Iron, or Silver, or Gold, to continue longer than Grass, or Flowers, or Flesh; and a reason of its duration may be given a Nature rei, from that aptitude in subordination to the Will of God;
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so there is such an Aptitude in the Nature of the Soul to be Immortal, which God maketh use of to the accomplishment of his will for its actual perpetuity.
so there is such an Aptitude in the Nature of the Soul to be Immortal, which God makes use of to the accomplishment of his will for its actual perpetuity.
for most Heathens do maintain it) must deny it to Christ himself, as well as to his Members: For he used the like recommendation of his Soul to his Father, when he was on the Cross,
for most heathens do maintain it) must deny it to christ himself, as well as to his Members: For he used the like recommendation of his Soul to his Father, when he was on the Cross,
as Stephen doth here to him. If [ Lord Jesus receive my Spirit ] be words that prove not the surviving of the Spirit of Stephen; then [ Father, into thay hands I commend my Spirit ] will not prove the surviving of the Spirit of Christ: And then what do these infidels make of Christ, who also deny his Deity; and consequently make him nothing but a Corpse, when his body was in the grave!
as Stephen does Here to him. If [ Lord jesus receive my Spirit ] be words that prove not the surviving of the Spirit of Stephen; then [ Father, into they hands I commend my Spirit ] will not prove the surviving of the Spirit of christ: And then what do these Infidels make of christ, who also deny his Deity; and consequently make him nothing but a Corpse, when his body was in the grave!
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[ Because I live, ye shall live also ] John 14. 19. did live in the Spirit, while he was put to death in the flesh, 1 Pet. 3. 18. and receiveth the Spirits of his Servants unto life eternal, while their flesh is rotting in the grave:
[ Because I live, you shall live also ] John 14. 19. did live in the Spirit, while he was put to death in the Flesh, 1 Pet. 3. 18. and receives the Spirits of his Servants unto life Eternal, while their Flesh is rotting in the grave:
Or else the drowsie opinions of these Infidels, had never found entertainment in the world: A sleep so deep, that the voice of God in the threatnings of his Word,
Or Else the drowsy opinions of these Infidels, had never found entertainment in the world: A sleep so deep, that the voice of God in the threatenings of his Word,
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So dead a sleep possesseth the most of the ungodly world, that they can quietly sin in the sight of God, at the entrance upon eternity, at the doors of Hell,
So dead a sleep Possesses the most of the ungodly world, that they can quietly sin in the sighed of God, At the Entrance upon eternity, At the doors of Hell,
So dead a sleep that Scripture justly calls them dead, Eph. 2. 1. 5. And Ministers may well call them dead; For alas it is not our voice that can awake them.
So dead a sleep that Scripture justly calls them dead, Ephesians 2. 1. 5. And Ministers may well call them dead; For alas it is not our voice that can awake them.
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and shew them that Judgment is at hand, and use those true but terrible arguments from wrath and hell, which we are afraid should too much frighten many tender hearers:
and show them that Judgement is At hand, and use those true but terrible Arguments from wrath and hell, which we Are afraid should too much frighten many tender hearers:
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and Christ shall give thee light ] Eph. 5. 14. This Moral sleep and death of Souls, which is the fore-runner of everlasting death in misery, we cannot deny.
and christ shall give thee Light ] Ephesians 5. 14. This Moral sleep and death of Souls, which is the forerunner of everlasting death in misery, we cannot deny.
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and God will awaken them with his vengeance, that would not be awaked by his Grace. Then sinner, sleep under the thoughts of sin and Gods displeasure if thou canst ▪ There is no sleeping Soul in Hell: There are none that are past feeling. The mortal stroke that layeth thy flesh to sleep in the dust, lets out the guilty Soul into a World where there is no sleeping; where there is a Light irresistible,
and God will awaken them with his vengeance, that would not be awaked by his Grace. Then sinner, sleep under the thoughts of since and God's displeasure if thou Canst ▪ There is no sleeping Soul in Hell: There Are none that Are past feeling. The Mortal stroke that Layeth thy Flesh to sleep in the dust, lets out the guilty Soul into a World where there is no sleeping; where there is a Light irresistible,
DOCT. 5. CHrist doth receive the Spirits of his Saints when they leave the Flesh. Here we shall first tell you what Christs receiving of the Spirit is.
DOCT. 5. christ does receive the Spirits of his Saints when they leave the Flesh. Here we shall First tell you what Christ receiving of the Spirit is.
How ready is he to receive us to perdition, if Christ refuse us, and receive us not to Salvation? He that now seeketh as a roaring Lion night and day, as our adversary, to devour us by deceit, will then seek to devour us by execution. How glad was he when God gave him leave but to touch the goods, and children, and body of Job? And how much more would it please his enmity, to have power to torment our Souls? But the Soul that fled to the arms of Christ by Faith in the day of tryal, shall then find it self in the arms of Christ in the moment of its entrance upon Eternity.
How ready is he to receive us to perdition, if christ refuse us, and receive us not to Salvation? He that now seeks as a roaring lion night and day, as our adversary, to devour us by deceit, will then seek to devour us by execution. How glad was he when God gave him leave but to touch the goods, and children, and body of Job? And how much more would it please his enmity, to have power to torment our Souls? But the Soul that fled to the arms of christ by Faith in the day of trial, shall then find it self in the arms of christ in the moment of its Entrance upon Eternity.
O Christian, whether thou now feel it to thy comfort or not, thou shalt then feel it to the ravishing of thy Soul, that thou didst not fly to Christ in vain,
O Christian, whither thou now feel it to thy Comfort or not, thou shalt then feel it to the ravishing of thy Soul, that thou didst not fly to christ in vain,
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And yet not thou, but Christ is he that hath been victorious for thee (even as when thou livedst the life of Faith, it was not thou, but Christ lived in thee, Gal. 2. 20.) Thou mayst fear at thy departure,
And yet not thou, but christ is he that hath been victorious for thee (even as when thou livedest the life of Faith, it was not thou, but christ lived in thee, Gal. 2. 20.) Thou Mayest Fear At thy departure,
but Christ prayeth for us, and strengthneth, us, that our faith may not fail, Luke 22. 31. And he that saveth us from the sin, will save us from the punishment;
but christ Prayeth for us, and strengtheneth, us, that our faith may not fail, Lycia 22. 31. And he that Saveth us from the since, will save us from the punishment;
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2. Christs Receiving us, doth include his savourable entertainment and welcoming the departed Soul. Poor Soul, thou wast never so welcome to thy dearest Friend,
2. Christ Receiving us, does include his savourable entertainment and welcoming the departed Soul. Poor Soul, thou wast never so welcome to thy dearest Friend,
If the Angels of God have joy at thy Conversion, what joy will there be in Heaven at thy enterance into that Salvation! And sure those Angels will bid thee welcome,
If the Angels of God have joy At thy Conversion, what joy will there be in Heaven At thy Entrance into that Salvation! And sure those Angels will bid thee welcome,
What welcome then may a cleansed conquered Soul expect, when it cometh into the presence of Glorious Love, and is purposely to be received with such demonstrations of Love, as may be fitted to magnifie the Love of God, which exceedeth all the Love of man, as Omnipotency doth exceed our Impotency; and therefore will exceed it in the effects! Though thou hast questioned here in the dark, whether thou wert welcome to Christ when thou camest to him in prayer, or when thou camest to his holy Table; yet then doubt of thy welcom if thou canst.
What welcome then may a cleansed conquered Soul expect, when it comes into the presence of Glorious Love, and is purposely to be received with such demonstrations of Love, as may be fitted to magnify the Love of God, which exceeds all the Love of man, as Omnipotency does exceed our Impotency; and Therefore will exceed it in the effects! Though thou hast questioned Here in the dark, whither thou Wertenberg welcome to christ when thou camest to him in prayer, or when thou camest to his holy Table; yet then doubt of thy welcome if thou Canst.
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O had we but one moments sense of the delights of the embraced Soul, that is newly received by Christ into his Kingdom, it would make us think we were in Heaven already,
O had we but one moments sense of the delights of the embraced Soul, that is newly received by christ into his Kingdom, it would make us think we were in Heaven already,
Earth must not be so happy as to have a moments sense of the unconceivable Pleasures of the received Soul; that is the Reward and Crown, and therefore not fit for us here in our Conflict.
Earth must not be so happy as to have a moments sense of the unconceivable Pleasures of the received Soul; that is the Reward and Crown, and Therefore not fit for us Here in our Conflict.
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How would you receive your Son, or Husband, the next day after some bloody Fight, where he had escaped with the Victory? Or your Child, or Friend, that arrived safely after a long and a dangerous Voyage? Would you not run and meet him,
How would you receive your Son, or Husband, the next day After Some bloody Fight, where he had escaped with the Victory? Or your Child, or Friend, that arrived safely After a long and a dangerous Voyage? Would you not run and meet him,
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and with joy embrace him, if he had been many years absent, and were now come home? I tell thee, poor Soul, thy Saviour hath a larger heart, and another kind of Love than thou,
and with joy embrace him, if he had been many Years absent, and were now come home? I tell thee, poor Soul, thy Saviour hath a larger heart, and Another kind of Love than thou,
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and where I am, there shall also my servant be ▪ ] John 14. 2, 3. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto my self, that where I am, there you may be also.
and where I am, there shall also my servant be ▪ ] John 14. 2, 3. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto my self, that where I am, there you may be also.
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] And in the mean time, when we once are absent from the body, we are present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. 8. and that is in [ the building of God, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens, V. 1. Paul therefore desired to depart and be with Christ,
] And in the mean time, when we once Are absent from the body, we Are present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. 8. and that is in [ the building of God, not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens, V. 1. Paul Therefore desired to depart and be with christ,
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as being far better, ] Phil. 1. 23. And Christ promiseth the converted Thief, [ This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, ] Luke 23. 43. And our State after the Resurrection hath the same description, 1 Thess. 4. 17. [ And so shall we ever be with the Lord:
as being Far better, ] Philip 1. 23. And christ promises the converted Thief, [ This day shalt thou be with me in Paradise, ] Luke 23. 43. And our State After the Resurrection hath the same description, 1 Thess 4. 17. [ And so shall we ever be with the Lord:
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] And what it shall be, he declareth himself, John 17. 24. Father, I will that they whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me.
] And what it shall be, he Declareth himself, John 17. 24. Father, I will that they whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me.
The Soul of Lazarus, Luke 16. was received into Abrahams bosom, where he is said to be comforted. The heavens receive Christ, Acts 3. 21. and therefore the heavens receive the spirits that go to him:
The Soul of Lazarus, Lycia 16. was received into Abrahams bosom, where he is said to be comforted. The heavens receive christ, Acts 3. 21. and Therefore the heavens receive the spirits that go to him:
even when we receive the kingdom that cannot be moved, Heb. 12. 28. and when we receive the end of our faith, the salvation of our souls, 1 Pet. 1. 9.
even when we receive the Kingdom that cannot be moved, Hebrew 12. 28. and when we receive the end of our faith, the salvation of our Souls, 1 Pet. 1. 9.
Though he have formerly been a grievous sinner; though at the present he be frail and faulty: though he be weak in faith, and love, and duty; though his body by sickness be become unfit to serve his Soul,
Though he have formerly been a grievous sinner; though At the present he be frail and faulty: though he be weak in faith, and love, and duty; though his body by sickness be become unfit to serve his Soul,
Poor sinner, What thoughts hast thou of thy dying hour, and of thy departing Soul! I wonder at thee, what thoughts thou hast of them, that thou canst sin so boldly,
Poor sinner, What thoughts hast thou of thy dying hour, and of thy departing Soul! I wonder At thee, what thoughts thou hast of them, that thou Canst sin so boldly,
Thou mightest well think I wronged thee, if I took thee to be such a brute as not to know that thou must die! Thy Soul that brought thy body hither, that causeth it now to hear and understand, that carryeth it up and down the world, must very shortly be required of thee, and must seek another habitation.
Thou Mightest well think I wronged thee, if I took thee to be such a brutus as not to know that thou must die! Thy Soul that brought thy body hither, that Causes it now to hear and understand, that Carrieth it up and down the world, must very shortly be required of thee, and must seek Another habitation.
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What thoughts hast thou of thy departing Soul! Will Christ receive it? Hast thou made sure of that? Or hast thou made it thy principal care and business to make sure!
What thoughts hast thou of thy departing Soul! Will christ receive it? Hast thou made sure of that? Or hast thou made it thy principal care and business to make sure!
and never soberly and seriously bethink them, whether Christ will receive their departed Souls! That they can fill their minds with other thoughts, and fill their mouthes with other talk, and consume their time in other inconsiderable employments; and take no more care,
and never soberly and seriously bethink them, whither christ will receive their departed Souls! That they can fill their minds with other thoughts, and fill their mouths with other talk, and consume their time in other inconsiderable employments; and take no more care,
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and when the Gates of Death have so many Passengers crowding in, and Souls are making such haste away, will you not consider what shall become of yours? Will you say, that you hope well, and you must venture? If God had appointed you nothing to do, to prepare for your safe passage and entertainment with Christ, you might then take up with such an Answer:
and when the Gates of Death have so many Passengers crowding in, and Souls Are making such haste away, will you not Consider what shall become of yours? Will you say, that you hope well, and you must venture? If God had appointed you nothing to do, to prepare for your safe passage and entertainment with christ, you might then take up with such an Answer:
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But there is no more Hope that Christ will Receive the souls of any but of his members, than there is that he will prove a lyar. He never promised to save any others: and that is not all;
But there is no more Hope that christ will Receive the Souls of any but of his members, than there is that he will prove a liar. He never promised to save any Others: and that is not all;
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but he hath declared and professed frequently that he will not. And you are no Believers if you will not believe him: And if you believe him, you must believe that the unbelievers, the unregenerate, the unholy and the workers of iniquity, shall not be received into the Kingdom of Heaven:
but he hath declared and professed frequently that he will not. And you Are no Believers if you will not believe him: And if you believe him, you must believe that the unbelievers, the unregenerate, the unholy and the workers of iniquity, shall not be received into the Kingdom of Heaven:
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Or if he had left it as a thing that depended only on his unrevealed will, and not on any preparations of our own, we might then have quit our selves of the care,
Or if he had left it as a thing that depended only on his unrevealed will, and not on any preparations of our own, we might then have quit our selves of the care,
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and cast it all on him, as being his part, and none of ours: But it is not so: I hope I need not tell you that, it is not so: Believe it, the Question must be Now resolved, and resolved by your selves, whether Christ shall Receive your departed souls, or cast them off as firebrands for Hell? He hath made the Law, and set down the terms already to which he will unalterably stand,
and cast it all on him, as being his part, and none of ours: But it is not so: I hope I need not tell you that, it is not so: Believe it, the Question must be Now resolved, and resolved by your selves, whither christ shall Receive your departed Souls, or cast them off as firebrands for Hell? He hath made the Law, and Set down the terms already to which he will unalterably stand,
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Knowing the terrors of the Lord, we persuade men, saith the Apostle in the next words, vers. 11. We know that the sentence will be just, and that it is now in your own hands what judgment then shall pass upon you!
Knowing the terrors of the Lord, we persuade men, Says the Apostle in the next words, vers. 11. We know that the sentence will be just, and that it is now in your own hands what judgement then shall pass upon you!
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And if just now your souls were passing hence, before you went from the place you sit in, would you think any care could be too great, to make sure that they should go to happiness!
And if just now your Souls were passing hence, before you went from the place you fit in, would you think any care could be too great, to make sure that they should go to happiness!
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And if you will not hear him, when he calleth on you, and beseecheth you to Repent and to prepare; as sure as Christ is Christ, he will not hear you when you cry and call for mercy too late in your extremity.
And if you will not hear him, when he calls on you, and Beseecheth you to repent and to prepare; as sure as christ is christ, he will not hear you when you cry and call for mercy too late in your extremity.
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and when we cannot intreat you either to forbear or to take the Vomit of Repentance: yet when you are gasping and dying of your own willful self-murder, you will then cry to Christ,
and when we cannot entreat you either to forbear or to take the Vomit of Repentance: yet when you Are gasping and dying of your own wilful self-murder, you will then cry to christ,
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and think he must receive you upon terms inconsistent with his justice, holiness and truth. But flatter not your selves; it will not be: This is the accepted time:
and think he must receive you upon terms inconsistent with his Justice, holiness and truth. But flatter not your selves; it will not be: This is the accepted time:
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O Sirs, if this were the hour, and you were presently to be received or refused, would you blame me to cry and call to you with all the fervour of my soul,
O Sirs, if this were the hour, and you were presently to be received or refused, would you blame me to cry and call to you with all the fervour of my soul,
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Then there is not the most senseless sinner of you all, but would cry more strongly than Esau for the blessing, (when his tears could find no place for repentance, Heb. 12. 16, 17.) [ Lord receive a miserable soul!
Then there is not the most senseless sinner of you all, but would cry more strongly than Esau for the blessing, (when his tears could find no place for Repentance, Hebrew 12. 16, 17.) [ Lord receive a miserable soul!
There is not a man of you but would then pray more earnestly than those that you now deride for earnest praying, as if they whined and were ridiculous: And yet now you will neither be serious in prayer, nor hear Christ or his messengers,
There is not a man of you but would then pray more earnestly than those that you now deride for earnest praying, as if they whined and were ridiculous: And yet now you will neither be serious in prayer, nor hear christ or his messengers,
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and calleth on you to repent and turn to God; Now our intreaties cannot so much as bring you on your knees, or bring you to one hours serious thoughts, about the state of those souls that are so near their doom.
and calls on you to Repent and turn to God; Now our entreaties cannot so much as bring you on your knees, or bring you to one hours serious thoughts, about the state of those Souls that Are so near their doom.
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and others are abhorred, and turned over to the tormenter, and thrust out with implacable indignation and disdain ( Luk. 13. 28. Prov. 1. 24, 26, 27.) sure you would enter into serious consideration this day, What it is that makes this difference;
and Others Are abhorred, and turned over to the tormenter, and thrust out with implacable Indignation and disdain (Luk. 13. 28. Curae 1. 24, 26, 27.) sure you would enter into serious consideration this day, What it is that makes this difference;
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and what must be done now, by the soul that would be received then? Alas, men will do any thing, but that which they should do! Among the superstitious Papists, the conceit of a deliverance from Purgatory makes them bequeath their Lands and Moneys to Priests and Friars to pray for them when they are dead,
and what must be done now, by the soul that would be received then? Alas, men will do any thing, but that which they should do! Among the superstitious Papists, the conceit of a deliverance from Purgatory makes them Bequeath their Lands and Moneys to Priests and Friars to pray for them when they Are dead,
And yet now in the accepted time, now when it is at your choice, and the door is open, men live as if they were past feeling, and cared not what became of them at the last,
And yet now in the accepted time, now when it is At your choice, and the door is open, men live as if they were passed feeling, and cared not what became of them At the last,
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as one that knoweth we are all passing hence, and foreseeth the case of a departed soul, that you would now without any more delay, prepare and make sure that you may be received into the everlasting habitations:
as one that Knoweth we Are all passing hence, and Foreseeth the case of a departed soul, that you would now without any more Delay, prepare and make sure that you may be received into the everlasting habitations:
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Nothing is more sure than that Christ will not receive, 1. Any unregenerate, unconverted soul, John 3. 3, 5. Matth. 18. 3. that is not renewed and sanctified by his spirit, Rom. 8. 9. Heb. 12. 14. Acts 26. 18. They must have the new and heavenly nature that will ever come to Heaven:
Nothing is more sure than that christ will not receive, 1. Any unregenerate, unconverted soul, John 3. 3, 5. Matthew 18. 3. that is not renewed and sanctified by his Spirit, Rom. 8. 9. Hebrew 12. 14. Acts 26. 18. They must have the new and heavenly nature that will ever come to Heaven:
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Heaven is the proper inheritance of Saints, Col. 1. 12. This heavenly nature, and spirit, is your earnest: If you have this, you are sealed up unto salvation, 2 Cor. 1. 22. Ephes. 1. 13. & 4. 30.
Heaven is the proper inheritance of Saints, Col. 1. 12. This heavenly nature, and Spirit, is your earnest: If you have this, you Are sealed up unto salvation, 2 Cor. 1. 22. Ephesians 1. 13. & 4. 30.
2. Christ will receive none but those that make it now their work to lay up a treasure in heaven, rather than upon the earth, Matth. 6. 20, 21. and that seek it in the first place, Mat. 6. 33. and can be content to part with all to purchase it, Matth. 13. 44, 46. Luk. 14. 33. & 18. 22. An earthly-minded worldling is uncapable of heaven, in that condition, Phil. 3. 17, 18. Luk. 16. 13. You must take it for your portion,
2. christ will receive none but those that make it now their work to lay up a treasure in heaven, rather than upon the earth, Matthew 6. 20, 21. and that seek it in the First place, Mathew 6. 33. and can be content to part with all to purchase it, Matthew 13. 44, 46. Luk. 14. 33. & 18. 22. an earthly-minded worldling is uncapable of heaven, in that condition, Philip 3. 17, 18. Luk. 16. 13. You must take it for your portion,
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and received his Spirit, and were cleansed by him from their iniquities, John 1. 11, 12, Luk. 19. 27. 2 Thes. 2. 10, 12. [ That all they might be damned that believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
and received his Spirit, and were cleansed by him from their iniquities, John 1. 11, 12, Luk. 19. 27. 2 Thebes 2. 10, 12. [ That all they might be damned that believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
be not offended at them, but believe and fear.) He hateth all the workers of iniquity, and will say to them, Depart from me, I know you not, Psal. 5. 5. Matth. 7. 23.
be not offended At them, but believe and Fear.) He hates all the workers of iniquity, and will say to them, Depart from me, I know you not, Psalm 5. 5. Matthew 7. 23.
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and received them according to their abilities, Matth. 25. 40, 41, &c. And if he will say to those that did not entertain them [ Depart form me ye cursed into everlasting fire, ] what will he say to those that hate and persecute them? 1 Joh. 3. 14. & 5. 2.
and received them according to their abilities, Matthew 25. 40, 41, etc. And if he will say to those that did not entertain them [ Depart from me you cursed into everlasting fire, ] what will he say to those that hate and persecute them? 1 John 3. 14. & 5. 2.
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and make it their chief business to serve, and honour, and please him in the world, Matth. 25. 21, 26. 2 Cor. 5. 9, 15. Gal. 6. 7, 8. and live not to the pleasing of the flesh, but have crucified it and its lusts, Rom. 8. 1, 13. Gal. 5. 24. Examine all these Texts of Scripture (for the matter is worthy of your study) and you will see what souls they are that Christ will then Receive, and what he will reject.
and make it their chief business to serve, and honour, and please him in the world, Matthew 25. 21, 26. 2 Cor. 5. 9, 15. Gal. 6. 7, 8. and live not to the pleasing of the Flesh, but have Crucified it and its Lustiest, Rom. 8. 1, 13. Gal. 5. 24. Examine all these Texts of Scripture (for the matter is worthy of your study) and you will see what Souls they Are that christ will then Receive, and what he will reject.
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You may see also what you must now be and do, if you will be then Received. If you are not regenerate by the Spirit of God, (though you may be Sacramentally regenerate in Baptism;) If you are not justified by Christ, (though you may be absolved by a Minister;) If If you seek not Heaven with higher estimation and resolutions that any felicity on earth,
You may see also what you must now be and do, if you will be then Received. If you Are not regenerate by the Spirit of God, (though you may be Sacramentally regenerate in Baptism;) If you Are not justified by christ, (though you may be absolved by a Minister;) If If you seek not Heaven with higher estimation and resolutions that any felicity on earth,
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and take not God for your satisfying portion; (though you be never so Religious in subserviency to a fleshly worldly happiness;) If you Receive not Christ as your only Saviour,
and take not God for your satisfying portion; (though you be never so Religious in subserviency to a fleshly worldly happiness;) If you Receive not christ as your only Saviour,
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but turn you off with a [ Depart ye cursed: ] You may as well think of reconciling light and darkness, or persuade a man to live on the food of beasts, or the stomach to welcome deadly poyson, as to think that Christ will receive an ungodly, earthly, guilty soul. Deceive not your selves sinners:
but turn you off with a [ Depart you cursed: ] You may as well think of reconciling Light and darkness, or persuade a man to live on the food of beasts, or the stomach to welcome deadly poison, as to think that christ will receive an ungodly, earthly, guilty soul. Deceive not your selves Sinners:
1. What need Christ then to have shed his blood, or become a sacrifice for sin? if he could have received the ungodly, he might have done it upon cheaper rates.
1. What need christ then to have shed his blood, or become a sacrifice for since? if he could have received the ungodly, he might have done it upon cheaper rates.
II. In Luk. 16. Christ teacheth us our duty by the parable of the Steward, that asketh himself before-hand, What he shall do when he must be no longer Steward? and contriveth it so that others may receive him when he is cast off:
II In Luk. 16. christ Teaches us our duty by the parable of the Steward, that asks himself beforehand, What he shall do when he must be no longer Steward? and Contriveth it so that Others may receive him when he is cast off:
and them the flesh that had so much care, and was thought worthy to be preferred before the soul, must be laid and left to rot in darkness, to avoid the annoyance of the living:
and them the Flesh that had so much care, and was Thought worthy to be preferred before the soul, must be laid and left to rot in darkness, to avoid the annoyance of the living:
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2. Consider, if Christ should not receive thy spirit, how unspeakably deplorable thy case will be? I think there is no man in all this Assembly so mad, that would take all the world now, to have his soul refused then by Christ;
2. Consider, if christ should not receive thy Spirit, how unspeakably deplorable thy case will be? I think there is no man in all this Assembly so mad, that would take all the world now, to have his soul refused then by christ;
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for ought you know, before to morrow, or within this week, you may be put to know these things by tryal, and your Souls may be refused or received: And wo to you that ever you were Men, if Christ receive you not.
for ought you know, before to morrow, or within this Week, you may be put to know these things by trial, and your Souls may be refused or received: And woe to you that ever you were Men, if christ receive you not.
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Doth not the reading of the Sentence make thee tremble, Matth. 25. 41. [ Depart from me ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels ]? This is that dreadful delivering up to Satan, when the Soul is excommunicated from the City of God.
Does not the reading of the Sentence make thee tremble, Matthew 25. 41. [ Depart from me you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels ]? This is that dreadful delivering up to Satan, when the Soul is excommunicated from the city of God.
To leave a World that thou wast acquainted with, a World that pleased thee and entertained thee, a World where thou hadst long thy business and delight,
To leave a World that thou wast acquainted with, a World that pleased thee and entertained thee, a World where thou Hadst long thy business and delight,
Here the Rich would have received thee, the Poor would have served and flattered thee, thy Friends would have comforted thee, thy Play-fellows would have been merry with thee:
Here the Rich would have received thee, the Poor would have served and flattered thee, thy Friends would have comforted thee, thy Playfellows would have been merry with thee:
O to remember these days of folly, of careless, sluggish, obstinate folly, of sottish negligence, and contempt of Grace, will be a more tormenting thing than you will now believe.
O to Remember these days of folly, of careless, sluggish, obstinate folly, of sottish negligence, and contempt of Grace, will be a more tormenting thing than you will now believe.
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O that the Lord would now open your hearts to entertain it, that you may not then value it to your vexation, that would not value it now to your relief!
Oh that the Lord would now open your hearts to entertain it, that you may not then valve it to your vexation, that would not valve it now to your relief!
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Forsake him not for a flattering World, a little transitory vain Delight, as ever thou wouldst not then have thy departed Soul forsaken by him! O delay not, Man;
Forsake him not for a flattering World, a little transitory vain Delight, as ever thou Wouldst not then have thy departed Soul forsaken by him! O Delay not, Man;
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and the Rule of his Word, to please him here, that thou maist live with him for ever? Wilt thou take up this Resolution, and make this Covenant with God this day? O give me a word of comfort,
and the Rule of his Word, to please him Here, that thou Mayest live with him for ever? Wilt thou take up this Resolution, and make this Covenant with God this day? O give me a word of Comfort,
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And if thou grieve us now, by denying thy Soul to Christ, it will be at last ten thousand-fold more thy grief. Refuse not our requests and Christs requests now, as ever thou wouldst not have him refuse thee then, and thy requests. It is mens turning away now from Christ, that will cause Christ then to turn from them, Prov. 1. 31. 32. The turning away of the simple slayeth them, and they then eat but the fruit of their own way,
And if thou grieve us now, by denying thy Soul to christ, it will be At last ten thousandfold more thy grief. Refuse not our requests and Christ requests now, as ever thou Wouldst not have him refuse thee then, and thy requests. It is men's turning away now from christ, that will cause christ then to turn from them, Curae 1. 31. 32. The turning away of the simple slays them, and they then eat but the fruit of their own Way,
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for there is no escaping if you turn away from him that speaketh from heaven, ] Heb. 12. 25. What would you say your selves to the man that would not be dissuaded from setting his House on fire, and then would pray and cry importunately to God that he would keep it from being burnt? Or of the man that will not be dissuaded from taking Poyson;
for there is no escaping if you turn away from him that speaks from heaven, ] Hebrew 12. 25. What would you say your selves to the man that would not be dissuaded from setting his House on fire, and then would pray and cry importunately to God that he would keep it from being burned? Or of the man that will not be dissuaded from taking Poison;
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and when it is sinking, will cry to God to save him from being drowned? And will you do this about so great a matter as the everlasting state of your immortal Souls? Will you now be wordlings,
and when it is sinking, will cry to God to save him from being drowned? And will you do this about so great a matter as the everlasting state of your immortal Souls? Will you now be worldlings,
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and sensualists, and ungodly, and undo your selves, and then cry [ Lord Jesus receive my Spirit ] at the last? What! receive an unholy Spirit? Will you not knock till the door is shut? when he telleth you, Math. 7. 21. That it is not every one that will cry Lord, Lord, that shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven,
and sensualists, and ungodly, and undo your selves, and then cry [ Lord jesus receive my Spirit ] At the last? What! receive an unholy Spirit? Will you not knock till the door is shut? when he Telleth you, Math. 7. 21. That it is not every one that will cry Lord, Lord, that shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven,
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There shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all the Prophets in the Kingdom of God, and those that from East, West, North and South shall sit there with them, and thou thrust out, ] Luke 13. 27, 28, 29.
There shall be weeping and gnashing of Teeth, when you shall see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets in the Kingdom of God, and those that from East, West, North and South shall fit there with them, and thou thrust out, ] Luke 13. 27, 28, 29.
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I know thou wilt be ready to say, that thou art unworthy, [ Will he receive so unworthy a Soul as mine? ] But if thou be a member of Christ, thou art worthy in him to be accepted.
I know thou wilt be ready to say, that thou art unworthy, [ Will he receive so unworthy a Soul as mine? ] But if thou be a member of christ, thou art worthy in him to be accepted.
Answ. If he have freed thee from the reign of sin, by giving thee a Will that would fain be fully delivered from it, and given thee a desire to be perfectly holy, he will finish the work that he hath begun;
Answer If he have freed thee from the Reign of since, by giving thee a Will that would fain be Fully Delivered from it, and given thee a desire to be perfectly holy, he will finish the work that he hath begun;
It is true, Death is dreadful: but it is as true that the arms of Christ are joyful. It is an unpleasing thing to leave the Bodies of our friends in the earth: but it is unspeakable pleasure to their Souls, to be Received into the Heavenly society by Christ.
It is true, Death is dreadful: but it is as true that the arms of christ Are joyful. It is an unpleasing thing to leave the Bodies of our Friends in the earth: but it is unspeakable pleasure to their Souls, to be Received into the Heavenly society by christ.
And how confidently, quietly, and comfortably you may commend your departing Spirits to be received by Christ, be informed by these considerations following.
And how confidently, quietly, and comfortably you may commend your departing Spirits to be received by christ, be informed by these considerations following.
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1, Your Spirits are Christs own: And may you not trust him with his own? As they are his by the title of creation, (All Souls are mine, saith the Lord Ezek. 18. 4.) So also by the title of redemption: We are not our own, we are bought with a price, 1 Cor. 6. 19. Say therefore to him, [ Lord I am thine much more than my own; Receive thine own; Take care of thine own!
1, Your Spirits Are Christ own: And may you not trust him with his own? As they Are his by the title of creation, (All Souls Are mine, Says the Lord Ezekiel 18. 4.) So also by the title of redemption: We Are not our own, we Are bought with a price, 1 Cor. 6. 19. Say Therefore to him, [ Lord I am thine much more than my own; Receive thine own; Take care of thine own!
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] And will he now forget his love, and sufferings, and himself forsake thee after this? Did he himself on the Cross, commend his spirit into his Father's hands, and will he not receive thy spirit when thou at death commendest it to him? He hath known himself what it is to have a humane soul separated from the body, and the body buried in a grave, and there lamented by surviving friends:
] And will he now forget his love, and sufferings, and himself forsake thee After this? Did he himself on the Cross, commend his Spirit into his Father's hands, and will he not receive thy Spirit when thou At death commendest it to him? He hath known himself what it is to have a humane soul separated from the body, and the body buried in a grave, and there lamented by surviving Friends:
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And why did he this, but that he might be fit to receive and relieve thee in the like condition? O who would not be encouraged to encounter death, and lie down in a grave, that believeth that Christ did so before him, and considereth why he went that way,
And why did he this, but that he might be fit to receive and relieve thee in the like condition? O who would not be encouraged to encounter death, and lie down in a grave, that Believeth that christ did so before him, and Considereth why he went that Way,
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if not to thee that diedst for souls, and sufferedst thine to be separated from the flesh, that we might have all assurance of thy compassion unto ours!
if not to thee that diedest for Souls, and sufferedst thine to be separated from the Flesh, that we might have all assurance of thy compassion unto ours!
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and trusteth in thy death and merits, and is coming to receive thy doom. ] 3. Consider that Jesus Christ is full of Love, and tender compassion to souls:
and Trusteth in thy death and merits, and is coming to receive thy doom. ] 3. Consider that jesus christ is full of Love, and tender compassion to Souls:
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] The foregoing words, though the shortest verse in all the Bible, [ vers. 35. Jesus wept, ] are long enough to prove his love to Lazarus: and the Holy Ghost would not have the tears of Christ to be unknown to us, that his love may be the better known.
] The foregoing words, though the Shortest verse in all the bible, [ vers. 35. jesus wept, ] Are long enough to prove his love to Lazarus: and the Holy Ghost would not have the tears of christ to be unknown to us, that his love may be the better known.
He loved us, and gave himself for us, Gal. 2. 20. And by what gift could he better testifie his love? He loved us, and washed us in his blood, Rev. 1. 5. He loveth us as the Father loveth him, John 15. 9. And may we not comfortably go to him that loveth us? will Love refuse us when we fly unto him?
He loved us, and gave himself for us, Gal. 2. 20. And by what gift could he better testify his love? He loved us, and washed us in his blood, Rev. 1. 5. He loves us as the Father loves him, John 15. 9. And may we not comfortably go to him that loves us? will Love refuse us when we fly unto him?
The Father sent him to be the Saviour of the world, 1 John 4. 14. And he is effectively the Saviour of his body, Eph. 5. 23. And may we not trust him in his undertaken office, that would trust a Physician or any other in his office,
The Father sent him to be the Saviour of the world, 1 John 4. 14. And he is effectively the Saviour of his body, Ephesians 5. 23. And may we not trust him in his undertaken office, that would trust a physician or any other in his office,
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Say then to him, [ My Lord, I expect but the performance of thy Covenants, and the discharge of thine undertaken Of••ce: As thou hast caused me to believe in thee,
Say then to him, [ My Lord, I expect but the performance of thy Covenants, and the discharge of thine undertaken Of••ce: As thou hast caused me to believe in thee,
and take me to thy self according to thy Covenant. O now remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused him to hope! ( Psalm 119. 49.) How many precious promises hast thou left us, that we shall not be forsaken by thee, but that we shall be with thee where thou art, that we may behold thy glory! For this cause art thou the Mediator of the New Covenant, that by means of death for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first Testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal Inheritance:
and take me to thy self according to thy Covenant. Oh now Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused him to hope! (Psalm 119. 49.) How many precious promises hast thou left us, that we shall not be forsaken by thee, but that we shall be with thee where thou art, that we may behold thy glory! For this cause art thou the Mediator of the New Covenant, that by means of death for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the First Testament, they which Are called might receive the promise of Eternal Inheritance:
and of that which is to come, 1 Tim. 4. 8. and when we have done thy will (notwithstanding our lamentable imperfections) we are to receive the promise, Heb. 10. 36. O now receive me into the Kingdom which thou hast promised to them that love thee, James 1. 12. 5. Consider how able Christ is to answer thine expectations:
and of that which is to come, 1 Tim. 4. 8. and when we have done thy will (notwithstanding our lamentable imperfections) we Are to receive the promise, Hebrew 10. 36. O now receive me into the Kingdom which thou hast promised to them that love thee, James 1. 12. 5. Consider how able christ is to answer thine Expectations:
All power is given him in Heaven and Earth, Matth. 28. 19. and All things are given by the Father into his hands, John 13. 3. All Judgment is committed to him, John 5. 22. It is fully in his power to receive and save thee: And Satan cannot touch thee but by his consent:
All power is given him in Heaven and Earth, Matthew 28. 19. and All things Are given by the Father into his hands, John 13. 3. All Judgement is committed to him, John 5. 22. It is Fully in his power to receive and save thee: And Satan cannot touch thee but by his consent:
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[ Fear not then, he is the First and Last, that liveth, and was dead, and behold he liveth for evermore, Amen; and hath the Keys of Hell and Death. ] Rev. 1. 17, 18. Say then, If thou wilt Lord, thou canst save this departing soul!
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When my Lord and dearest Saviour hath the Keys, how can I be kept out of thy Kingdom? or cast into the burning lake? Were it a matter of Difficulty unto thee, my soul might fear lest Heaven would not be opened to it:
When my Lord and dearest Saviour hath the Keys, how can I be kept out of thy Kingdom? or cast into the burning lake? Were it a matter of Difficulty unto thee, my soul might Fear lest Heaven would not be opened to it:
and therefore as there is nothing strange to him, so the ignorance and strangeness in thy self should therefore make thee fly to him, and trust him, and recommend thy soul to him,
and Therefore as there is nothing strange to him, so the ignorance and strangeness in thy self should Therefore make thee fly to him, and trust him, and recommend thy soul to him,
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He therefore became the Captain of our salvation, and was made perfect through sufferings, that he might bring many sons to glory, Heb. 2. 10. He hath taken possession in our Nature,
He Therefore became the Captain of our salvation, and was made perfect through sufferings, that he might bring many Sons to glory, Hebrew 2. 10. He hath taken possession in our Nature,
] O let me hear that joyful Sentence, Matth. 25. 34. Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. ]
] O let me hear that joyful Sentence, Matthew 25. 34. Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the Foundation of the world. ]
and raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus, Ephes. 2. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. The State of Grace is the kingdom of heaven, as well as the State of Glory, Matth. 3. 2. & 10. 7. & 13. 11, 24, 31, 33, 44, 45, 47. By Grace thou hast the heavenly birth and nature:
and raised us up together, and made us fit together in heavenly places in christ jesus, Ephesians 2. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. The State of Grace is the Kingdom of heaven, as well as the State of Glory, Matthew 3. 2. & 10. 7. & 13. 11, 24, 31, 33, 44, 45, 47. By Grace thou hast the heavenly birth and nature:
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and therefore at death we shall have possession. The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled,
and Therefore At death we shall have possession. The Father of our Lord jesus christ, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again unto a lively hope, by the resurrection of jesus christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled,
Then thou wast entred into the houshold of God, and made a fellow Citizen with the Sants, and receivedst the Spirit of adoption, Eph. 2. 19. Gal. 4. 6. He gave thee life eternal when he gave the knowledge of himself and of his Son, John 17. 3. And will he now take from thee the Kingdom which he hath given thee? Thou wast once his Enemy, and he hath Received thee already into his favour,
Then thou wast entered into the household of God, and made a fellow Citizen with the Sants, and Received the Spirit of adoption, Ephesians 2. 19. Gal. 4. 6. He gave thee life Eternal when he gave the knowledge of himself and of his Son, John 17. 3. And will he now take from thee the Kingdom which he hath given thee? Thou wast once his Enemy, and he hath Received thee already into his favour,
and reconciled thee to himself: and will he not then receive thee to his Glory? Rom. 5. 8, 9, 10, 11. God commendeth his Love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ dyed for us:
and reconciled thee to himself: and will he not then receive thee to his Glory? Rom. 5. 8, 9, 10, 11. God commends his Love towards us, in that while we were yet Sinners, christ died for us:
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] And when we have peace with God, being justifiied by faith, ( Rom. 5. 1.) why should we doubt whether he will receive us? The great impediments and cause of fear are now removed: Unpardoned sin is taken away: Our debt is discharged.
] And when we have peace with God, being justifiied by faith, (Rom. 5. 1.) why should we doubt whither he will receive us? The great impediments and cause of Fear Are now removed: Unpardoned since is taken away: Our debt is discharged.
yea, it is Christ himself that answereth for us, It is he that justifieth, Who then shall condemn us? Will he not justifie those at last, whom he hath here justified? Or will he justifie us, and yet not receive us? That were both to justifie and condemn us.
yea, it is christ himself that Answers for us, It is he that Justifieth, Who then shall condemn us? Will he not justify those At last, whom he hath Here justified? Or will he justify us, and yet not receive us? That were both to justify and condemn us.
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will he deny thee the Inheritance of which he himself hath made thee Heir? yea, a Joynt-heir with himself, Rom. 8. 17. Will he deprive thee of thy Birth-right, who himself begot thee of the incorruptible Seed? If he would not have received thee to Glory, he would not have drawn thee to himself,
will he deny thee the Inheritance of which he himself hath made thee Heir? yea, a Joint-heir with himself, Rom. 8. 17. Will he deprive thee of thy Birthright, who himself begotten thee of the incorruptible Seed? If he would not have received thee to Glory, he would not have drawn thee to himself,
As Manoah 's Wife said, Judges 13. 23. If the Lord were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a burnt-offering and a meat-offering at our hands,
As Manoah is Wife said, Judges 13. 23. If the Lord were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a Burnt-offering and a Meat offering At our hands,
] He hath received thee into his Church, and entertained thee with the delights and fatness of his House ( Psalm, 36. 8.) and bid thee welcome to his Table,
] He hath received thee into his Church, and entertained thee with the delights and fatness of his House (Psalm, 36. 8.) and bid thee welcome to his Table,
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when thou drawest nearer him, and art cast upon him for thy final doom? After so many receptions in the way of Grace, dost thou yet doubt of his Receiving thee?
when thou drawest nearer him, and art cast upon him for thy final doom? After so many receptions in the Way of Grace, dost thou yet doubt of his Receiving thee?
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Thou art his Child; and hath he not the bowels of a Father? when thou didst ask bread, he was not used to give thee a stone: and will he give thee Hell, when thou askest but the entertainment in Heaven, which he hath promised thee? Thou art his friend, John 15. 14. 15. and will he not receive his friends? Thou art his Spouse, betrothed to him the very day when thou consentedst to his Covenant;
Thou art his Child; and hath he not the bowels of a Father? when thou didst ask bred, he was not used to give thee a stone: and will he give thee Hell, when thou askest but the entertainment in Heaven, which he hath promised thee? Thou art his friend, John 15. 14. 15. and will he not receive his Friends? Thou art his Spouse, betrothed to him the very day when thou consentedst to his Covenant;
and where then shouldst thou live but with him? Thou art a member of his body, of his flesh and bone, Eph. 5. 30. and no man ever yet hated his own flesh,
and where then Shouldst thou live but with him? Thou art a member of his body, of his Flesh and bone, Ephesians 5. 30. and no man ever yet hated his own Flesh,
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The compassion that thou hast put into Man, ingageth him to relieve a Neighbour, •ea an Enemy; much more to entertain a Child: Our Children and our Friends dare trust themselves upon our kindness and fidelity; and fear not that we will reject them in their distress,
The compassion that thou hast put into Man, engageth him to relieve a Neighbour, •ea an Enemy; much more to entertain a Child: Our Children and our Friends Dare trust themselves upon our kindness and Fidis; and Fear not that we will reject them in their distress,
Our kindness is cruelty in comparison of thine: Our Love dserveth not the name of Love, in comparison of thy most precious Love: Thine is the love of God, who is Love it self, (1 Joh. 4. 8, 16.) and who is the God of Love? (2 Cor. 1. 13, 11.) and is answerable to thine Omnipotency, Omniscience, and other Attributes? But ours is the love of frail and finite sinful men: As we may pray to thee to Forgive us our trespasses, for we also forgive those that have trespassed against us:
Our kindness is cruelty in comparison of thine: Our Love dserveth not the name of Love, in comparison of thy most precious Love: Thine is the love of God, who is Love it self, (1 John 4. 8, 16.) and who is the God of Love? (2 Cor. 1. 13, 11.) and is answerable to thine Omnipotency, Omniscience, and other Attributes? But ours is the love of frail and finite sinful men: As we may pray to thee to Forgive us our Trespasses, for we also forgive those that have trespassed against us:
Hath thy Love unto thine own its breadth and length, and height, and depth, and is it such as passeth knowledge (Ephes. 3. 17, 18, 19.) and yet canst thou exclude thine own, and shut them out that cry unto thee? Can that love which washed me,
Hath thy Love unto thine own its breadth and length, and height, and depth, and is it such as passes knowledge (Ephesians 3. 17, 18, 19.) and yet Canst thou exclude thine own, and shut them out that cry unto thee? Can that love which washed me,
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and took we home, when I lay wallowing in my Blood, reject me, when it hath so far recovered me? Can that Love now thrust me out of Heaven, that lately fetch'd me from the gates of Hell,
and took we home, when I lay wallowing in my Blood, reject me, when it hath so Far recovered me? Can that Love now thrust me out of Heaven, that lately fetched me from the gates of Hell,
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and placed me among thy Saints? Whom thou lovest, thou lovest to the end, John 13. 1. Thou art not as man that thou shouldst repent, (Num. 23. 19.) with thee is no variablenes or shadow of turning:
and placed me among thy Saints? Whom thou Lovest, thou Lovest to the end, John 13. 1. Thou art not as man that thou Shouldst Repent, (Num. 23. 19.) with thee is no variableness or shadow of turning:
A weak one indeed, but yet a member, and needeth the more thy tenderness and compassion, who hast taught us not to cast out our Infants, because they are small and weak: We have forsaken all to cleave unto thee, that we might with thee be one flesh and spirit, Ephes. 5. 31. 1 Cor. 6. 17. O cut not off and cast not out thy members that are engrafted into thee!
A weak one indeed, but yet a member, and needs the more thy tenderness and compassion, who hast taught us not to cast out our Infants, Because they Are small and weak: We have forsaken all to cleave unto thee, that we might with thee be one Flesh and Spirit, Ephesians 5. 31. 1 Cor. 6. 17. O Cut not off and cast not out thy members that Are engrafted into thee!
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Thou hast dwelt in me here by faith; and shall I not now dwell with thee? (Ephes. 3. 17.) Then hast prayed to the Father, that we may be one in thee,
Thou hast dwelled in me Here by faith; and shall I not now dwell with thee? (Ephesians 3. 17.) Then haste prayed to the Father, that we may be one in thee,
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and may be with thee to behold thy Glory, (John 17. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24.) And wilt thou deny to receive me to that glory, who pray but for what thou hast prayed to thy Father? Death maketh no separation between thee and the members:
and may be with thee to behold thy Glory, (John 17. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24.) And wilt thou deny to receive me to that glory, who pray but for what thou hast prayed to thy Father? Death makes no separation between thee and the members:
and therfore will certainly receive thee, 2 Cor. 1. 22. and 5. 5 Eph. 1. 13, 14. and 4. 30. Say therefore to him, [ Behold Lord, thy mark ▪ thy feal, thine earnest:
and Therefore will Certainly receive thee, 2 Cor. 1. 22. and 5. 5 Ephesians 1. 13, 14. and 4. 30. Say Therefore to him, [ Behold Lord, thy mark ▪ thy feal, thine earnest:
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11. Consider, That he that hath given thee a Heavenly mind, will certainly Receive thee into heaven: If thy treasure were not there, thy heart would never have been there, Mat. 6. 21. Thy weak desires do shew what he intends thee he for, kindled not those desires in vain.
11. Consider, That he that hath given thee a Heavenly mind, will Certainly Receive thee into heaven: If thy treasure were not there, thy heart would never have been there, Mathew 6. 21. Thy weak Desires do show what he intends thee he for, kindled not those Desires in vain.
He that Loveth, dwelleth in God, and God in him, 1 John 4. 15, 16. And shall he not then dwell with God for ever? God fitteth the nature of every creature to its use, and agreeably to the element in which they dwell:
He that Loves, dwells in God, and God in him, 1 John 4. 15, 16. And shall he not then dwell with God for ever? God fits the nature of every creature to its use, and agreeably to the element in which they dwell:
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Even the grain of mustard-seed which thou sowedst in my heart, was a kind of Promise of the Happiness to which it tendeth ▪ indeed I have loved thee so little, that I am ashamed of my self,
Even the grain of Mustard seed which thou sowedst in my heart, was a kind of Promise of the Happiness to which it tendeth ▪ indeed I have loved thee so little, that I am ashamed of my self,
And though my life be now hid with thee in God, when then appearest, let me appear with thee in glory, Col. 3. 4. and in the mean time let this soul enjoy its part, that appeareth before thee:
And though my life be now hid with thee in God, when then appearest, let me appear with thee in glory, Col. 3. 4. and in the mean time let this soul enjoy its part, that appears before thee:
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when my thirst is satisfied, and the water which thou hast given me, shall spring up to everlasting life, Joh. 4. 14. 12. Consider also, That he that hath engaged thee to seek first his Kingdom, is engaged to give it them that do sincerely seek it.
when my thirst is satisfied, and the water which thou hast given me, shall spring up to everlasting life, John 4. 14. 12. Consider also, That he that hath engaged thee to seek First his Kingdom, is engaged to give it them that do sincerely seek it.
and he called thee to labour for the food that perisheth not, but endureth to everlasting life, John 6. 27. Since then it hath been thy care and business, (notwithstanding all thine imperfections) to seek and serve him, to please and honour him,
and he called thee to labour for the food that Perishes not, but Endureth to everlasting life, John 6. 27. Since then it hath been thy care and business, (notwithstanding all thine imperfections) to seek and serve him, to please and honour him,
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but thou didst engage me to be stedfast and abound in thy work, on this account that my labour should not be in vain, 1 Cor. 15. 58. Now give the full and final answer unto all my Prayers:
but thou didst engage me to be steadfast and abound in thy work, on this account that my labour should not be in vain, 1 Cor. 15. 58. Now give the full and final answer unto all my Prayers:
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Now that I have done the fight, and finished my course, let me find the Crown of righteousness which thy mercy hath laid up, 2 Tim. 4. 8. O Crown thy graces,
Now that I have done the fight, and finished my course, let me find the Crown of righteousness which thy mercy hath laid up, 2 Tim. 4. 8. O Crown thy graces,
and with thy greatest mercies recompence and perfect thy preparatory mercies, and let me be Received to thy glory, who have been guided by thy counsel, ( Psalm. 73. 24.)
and with thy greatest Mercies recompense and perfect thy preparatory Mercies, and let me be Received to thy glory, who have been guided by thy counsel, (Psalm. 73. 24.)
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13. Consider, That Christ hath already received millions of Souls, and never was unfaithful unto any, There are now with him the spirits of the just made perfect, that in this life were imperfect as well as you.
13. Consider, That christ hath already received millions of Souls, and never was unfaithful unto any, There Are now with him the spirits of the just made perfect, that in this life were imperfect as well as you.
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and sit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom, that we may together with eternal joyes, give thanks and praise to thee that hast redeemed us to God by thy blood.
and fit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the Kingdom, that we may together with Eternal Joys, give thanks and praise to thee that hast redeemed us to God by thy blood.
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All our Salvation is the product of his Love, Joh. 3. 16, 17. Eph. 2. 4. Joh. 6. 37. Joh. 16. 26, 27. I say not that I will pray the Father for you;
All our Salvation is the product of his Love, John 3. 16, 17. Ephesians 2. 4. John 6. 37. John 16. 26, 27. I say not that I will pray the Father for you;
I had never come unto thy Son, if thou hadst not drawn me; and if I had not heard and learnt of thee, John 6, 44, 45. I thank thee O Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, that thou hast revealed to me a babe,
I had never come unto thy Son, if thou Hadst not drawn me; and if I had not herd and learned of thee, John 6, 44, 45. I thank thee Oh Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth, that thou hast revealed to me a babe,
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and when my earthly house of this Tabernacle is dissolved, let me inhabit thy building not made with hands, eternal in the heavens, 2 Cor. 5. 1. 15. Lastly consider, That God hath designed the everlasting glory of his name, and the pleasing of his blessed will, in our salvation:
and when my earthly house of this Tabernacle is dissolved, let me inhabit thy building not made with hands, Eternal in the heavens, 2 Cor. 5. 1. 15. Lastly Consider, That God hath designed the everlasting glory of his name, and the pleasing of his blessed will, in our salvation:
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Say then with confidence, [ I resign my soul to thee O Lord who hast called and chosen me, that thou mightest make known the riches of thy glory on me,
Say then with confidence, [ I resign my soul to thee Oh Lord who hast called and chosen me, that thou Mightest make known the riches of thy glory on me,
as a vessel of mercy prepared unto glory, ( Rom. 9. 23.) Thou hast predestinated me to the adoption of thy child by Christ unto thy self, to the praise of the glory of thy grace, wherein thou hast made me accepted in thy beloved, ( Eph. 1. 5, 6, 11, 12) Receive me now to the glory which thou hast prepared for us, Mat. 25. 34.) The hour is at hand, Lord glorifie thy poor adopted child, that he may for ever glorify thee ( Joh. 17. 1.) It is thy Promise to glorify those whom thou dost justify, (Rom. 8. 30.) As therere is no condemnation to them that are in Christ, ( Rom. 8. 1.) so now let him present me faultless before the presence of the glory with exceeding joy,
as a vessel of mercy prepared unto glory, (Rom. 9. 23.) Thou hast predestinated me to the adoption of thy child by christ unto thy self, to the praise of the glory of thy grace, wherein thou hast made me accepted in thy Beloved, (Ephesians 1. 5, 6, 11, 12) Receive me now to the glory which thou hast prepared for us, Mathew 25. 34.) The hour is At hand, Lord Glorify thy poor adopted child, that he may for ever Glorify thee (John 17. 1.) It is thy Promise to Glorify those whom thou dost justify, (Rom. 8. 30.) As therere is no condemnation to them that Are in christ, (Rom. 8. 1.) so now let him present me faultless before the presence of the glory with exceeding joy,
WHat now remaineth, but that we all set our selves to learn this sweet and necessary task, that we may joyfully perform it in the hour of our extremity,
WHat now remains, but that we all Set our selves to Learn this sweet and necessary task, that we may joyfully perform it in the hour of our extremity,
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and we that have so much offended Christ, and lived so strangely to him, and been entangled in too much familiarity with the World, shall be apt to shrink when we should joyfully trust him with our departing Souls.
and we that have so much offended christ, and lived so strangely to him, and been entangled in too much familiarity with the World, shall be apt to shrink when we should joyfully trust him with our departing Souls.
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4. If you may trust him with your Souls, then trust him with your friends, your Children that you must leave behind, with all your concernments and affairs;
4. If you may trust him with your Souls, then trust him with your Friends, your Children that you must leave behind, with all your concernments and affairs;
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we that should not much lament the passage of a friend beyond the Seas, if it were to be advanced to a Kingdom, should less lament the passage of a Soul to Christ,
we that should not much lament the passage of a friend beyond the Seas, if it were to be advanced to a Kingdom, should less lament the passage of a Soul to christ,
She is arrived at the everlasting Rest, where the burden of corruption, the contradictions of the flesh, the molestations of the Tempter, the troubles of the world,
She is arrived At the everlasting Rest, where the burden of corruption, the contradictions of the Flesh, the molestations of the Tempter, the Troubles of the world,
And shall we make that the matter of our lamentation as to her, which we make the matter of our hopes as to our selves? Do we labour earnestly to come thither,
And shall we make that the matter of our lamentation as to her, which we make the matter of our hope's as to our selves? Do we labour earnestly to come thither,
And here, though contrary to my custom, I shall make some more particular mention of our deceased friend, on several accounts. 1. In prosecution of this Use that now we are upon, that you may see in the evidences of her happiness,
And Here, though contrary to my custom, I shall make Some more particular mention of our deceased friend, on several accounts. 1. In prosecution of this Use that now we Are upon, that you may see in the evidences of her happiness,
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how little cause you have to indulge extraordinary grief on her account, and how much cause to moderate your sense of our loss with the sense of her felicity. 2. That you many have the benefit of her example for your imitation, especially her Children that are bound to observe the holy actions as well as instructions of a Mother. 3. For the honour of Christ,
how little cause you have to indulge extraordinary grief on her account, and how much cause to moderate your sense of our loss with the sense of her felicity. 2. That you many have the benefit of her Exampl for your imitation, especially her Children that Are bound to observe the holy actions as well as instructions of a Mother. 3. For the honour of christ,
For as God hath promised to honour those that honour him, 1 Sam 2. 30. and Christ hath said, If any man serve me, him will My Father honour, John 12. 26. So I know Christ will not take it ill to be honoured in his members,
For as God hath promised to honour those that honour him, 1 Same 2. 30. and christ hath said, If any man serve me, him will My Father honour, John 12. 26. So I know christ will not take it ill to be honoured in his members,
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It is a very considerable part of the love or hatred, honour or dishonour that Christ hath in the world, which he receiveth as he appeareth in his followers.
It is a very considerable part of the love or hatred, honour or dishonour that christ hath in the world, which he receives as he appears in his followers.
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and will tell those at the last day that did or did not visit and relieve them, that they did or did it not to him, will now expect it from me as my duty, to give him the honour of his Graces in his deceased servant,
and will tell those At the last day that did or did not visit and relieve them, that they did or did it not to him, will now expect it from me as my duty, to give him the honour of his Graces in his deceased servant,
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And here I shall make so great a transition as shall retain my discourse in the narrow compass of the Time in which she lived near me and under my care,
And Here I shall make so great a transition as shall retain my discourse in the narrow compass of the Time in which she lived near me and under my care,
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and I will confine it also to those special gifts and graces in which she was eminent, that I may not take you up with a description of a Christian as such,
and I will confine it also to those special Gifts and graces in which she was eminent, that I may not take you up with a description of a Christian as such,
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And if any thing that I shall say were unknown to any Reader that knew her, let them know that it is because they knew her but distantly, imperfectly, or by reports;
And if any thing that I shall say were unknown to any Reader that knew her, let them know that it is Because they knew her but distantly, imperfectly, or by reports;
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Voluptuousness and Sensuality, Excess of Drinking, Cards and Dice, she could not endure, what ever names of good house-keeping or seemly deportment they borrowed for a mask:
Voluptuousness and Sensuality, Excess of Drinking, Cards and Dice, she could not endure, what ever names of good housekeeping or seemly deportment they borrowed for a mask:
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She was a Stranger to Pastimes, and no Companion for Time-wasters, as knowing, that Persons so near eternity, that have so short a life and so great a work, have no time to spare.
She was a Stranger to Pastimes, and no Companion for Time-wasters, as knowing, that Persons so near eternity, that have so short a life and so great a work, have no time to spare.
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and understanding will keep him, to deliver him from the way of the evil man, who leaveth the paths of uprightness to walk in the way of darkness, Proverbs 2. 11, 12, 13. 3. She was seriously Religious, without partiallity, or any taint of siding or faction, or holding the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ in respect of persons:
and understanding will keep him, to deliver him from the Way of the evil man, who Leaveth the paths of uprightness to walk in the Way of darkness, Proverbs 2. 11, 12, 13. 3. She was seriously Religious, without partiality, or any taint of siding or faction, or holding the faith of our Lord jesus christ in respect of Persons:
She impartially heard any Minister that was able, and godly, and sound in the main, and could bear with the weaknesses Ministers when they were faithful:
She impartially herd any Minister that was able, and godly, and found in the main, and could bear with the Weaknesses Ministers when they were faithful:
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Instead of owning the names or opinions of Prelatical, Presbyterian, Independent, or such like, she took up with the name and profession of a Christian, and loved a Christian as a Christian, without much respect to such different tolerable opinions.
Instead of owning the names or opinions of Prelatical, Presbyterian, Independent, or such like, she took up with the name and profession of a Christian, and loved a Christian as a Christian, without much respect to such different tolerable opinions.
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and lived upon the common certain truths, and well-known duties, which have been the old and beaten way, by which the universal Church of Christ hath gone to heaven in former Ages.
and lived upon the Common certain truths, and wellknown duties, which have been the old and beaten Way, by which the universal Church of christ hath gone to heaven in former Ages.
And I could never descern that she thought any thing so well bestowed, as that which relieved the necessities of the poor that were honest and industrious.
And I could never discern that she Thought any thing so well bestowed, as that which relieved the necessities of the poor that were honest and Industria.
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like a right Believer, that having the spirit of Adoption, perceiveth Fatherly love in all: She would not easily be perswaded that God meant her any harm:
like a right Believer, that having the Spirit of Adoption, perceives Fatherly love in all: She would not Easily be persuaded that God meant her any harm:
And I conjecture that her forementioned dispositiou to think well of God and of his providences, together with her long and manifold experience; (the great advantage of antient tryed Christians) did much conduce to free her from doubtings and disquieting fears, about her own sincerity and Salvation.
And I conjecture that her forementioned dispositiou to think well of God and of his providences, together with her long and manifold experience; (the great advantage of ancient tried Christians) did much conduce to free her from doubtings and disquieting fears, about her own sincerity and Salvation.
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Many a time I have thought how great a mercy I should esteem it, if I had attained that measure of fearless willingness to lay down this flesh, as she had attained.
Many a time I have Thought how great a mercy I should esteem it, if I had attained that measure of fearless willingness to lay down this Flesh, as she had attained.
When I first came to her in the beginning of her last sickness, she suddenly passed the sentence of death upon her self, without any shew of fear or trouble;
When I First Come to her in the beginning of her last sickness, she suddenly passed the sentence of death upon her self, without any show of Fear or trouble;
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But when the disease encreased, her pains were so little, and the effect of the Fever was so much in her head, that after this she seemed not to esteem it mortal, being not sensible of her case and danger:
But when the disease increased, her pains were so little, and the Effect of the Fever was so much in her head, that After this she seemed not to esteem it Mortal, being not sensible of her case and danger:
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God by the nature of her disease removing death as out of her sight, when fhe came to that weakness, in which else the encounter was like to have been sharper than ever it was before.
God by the nature of her disease removing death as out of her sighed, when fhe Come to that weakness, in which Else the encounter was like to have been sharper than ever it was before.
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What remaineth now, but that all we that furvive, especially you that are her Children, do follow her as she followed Christ? Though the Word of God be your sufficient Rule;
What remains now, but that all we that furvive, especially you that Are her Children, do follow her as she followed christ? Though the Word of God be your sufficient Rule;
Read and consider Prov. 30. 17. and 15. 20. and 23. 22, 25. sins against Parents have a special curse affixed to them in this life (as the case of Cham sheweth):
Read and Consider Curae 30. 17. and 15. 20. and 23. 22, 25. Sins against Parents have a special curse affixed to them in this life (as the case of Cham shows):
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And the great Honour that is due to Parents when they are dead, is to give just honour to their Names, and to obey their Precepts, and imitate their good examples:
And the great Honour that is due to Parents when they Are dead, is to give just honour to their Names, and to obey their Precepts, and imitate their good Examples:
and done according to all that he hath commanded you, Therefore thus siath the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, Jonadab the Son of Rechab shall not mant to stand before me for ever.
and done according to all that he hath commanded you, Therefore thus siath the Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, Jonadab the Son of Rechab shall not mant to stand before me for ever.
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Doct. 7. PRayer in general, and this prayer in particular, that Christ will Receive our dep•rting souls, is a most suitable conclusion of all the action of Christians life.
Doct. 7. PRayer in general, and this prayer in particular, that christ will Receive our dep•rting Souls, is a most suitable conclusion of all the actium of Christians life.
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or overwhelm the mind by perturbation of the passions, or abuse the imagination, or notably waste and debilitate the spirits it cannot be expected that a body thus disabled should serve the Soul, in this or any other duty.
or overwhelm the mind by perturbation of the passion, or abuse the imagination, or notably waste and debilitate the spirits it cannot be expected that a body thus disabled should serve the Soul, in this or any other duty.
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O miserable Cainites, that hate their brethren for offering more acceptable sacrifice then their own! little do they know how much of the very Satanical nature is in that malice, and in those reproachful scorns!
O miserable Cainites, that hate their brothers for offering more acceptable sacrifice then their own! little doe they know how much of the very Satanical nature is in that malice, and in those reproachful scorns!
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and little do they know how near they are to the curse and desparation of Cain, and with what horrour they shall cry out, [ My punishment is greater then I can bear ] Gen. 4. 11, 13. If God and Good men condemn you for your lip-service,
and little do they know how near they Are to the curse and Desperation of Cain, and with what horror they shall cry out, [ My punishment is greater then I can bear ] Gen. 4. 11, 13. If God and Good men condemn you for your Lip-service,
when you should hate your own ungodliness and hypocrisie? Hear what God said to the leader of your sect, Gen 4. 6. Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance faln? If thou do well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou dost not well, sin lyeth at the door.
when you should hate your own ungodliness and hypocrisy? Hear what God said to the leader of your sect, Gen 4. 6. Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? If thou do well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou dost not well, since lies At the door.
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] Have you not as much need to pray as those that you hate and reproach for praying? Have you not as much need to be oft and earnest in prayer as they? Must Christ himself spend whole nights in prayer, Luke 6. 12. and shall an ignorant sensual hardened sinner think he hath no need of it,
] Have you not as much need to pray as those that you hate and reproach for praying? Have you not as much need to be oft and earnest in prayer as they? Must christ himself spend Whole nights in prayer, Lycia 6. 12. and shall an ignorant sensual hardened sinner think he hath no need of it,
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though he be unconverted, unjustified, unready to die, and almost past the opportunity of praying? O miserable men, that shortly would cry and roar in the anguish of their Souls,
though he be unconverted, unjustified, unready to die, and almost passed the opportunity of praying? O miserable men, that shortly would cry and roar in the anguish of their Souls,
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Praying is now a wearisom, tedions and unpleasant thing to them, that shortly would be glad if the most heart-tearing lamentations could prevail for the crums and drops of that mercy which they thus despise, Luke 16. 24. Of all men in the world, it ill becomes one in so deep necessities and dangers to be prayerless.
Praying is now a wearisome, tedious and unpleasant thing to them, that shortly would be glad if the most heart-tearing lamentations could prevail for the crumbs and drops of that mercy which they thus despise, Lycia 16. 24. Of all men in the world, it ill becomes one in so deep necessities and dangers to be prayerless.
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and is weary of sinning, and hath long been pressing toward the mark, may receive incouragement for his last petitions, from the bent and success of all the foregoing prayers of his life:
and is weary of sinning, and hath long been pressing towards the mark, may receive encouragement for his last petitions, from the bent and success of all the foregoing Prayers of his life:
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As you came praying therefore into the world of Grace, go praying out of it into the world of Glory. It is not a work that you were never used to (though you have had lamented backwarness, and coldness, and omissions):
As you Come praying Therefore into the world of Grace, go praying out of it into the world of Glory. It is not a work that you were never used to (though you have had lamented backwarness, and coldness, and omissions):
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but it is put up to him to whom it properly doth belong; and to him that hath encouraged you by answering many a former prayer with that mercy which was the earnest of this;
but it is put up to him to whom it properly does belong; and to him that hath encouraged you by answering many a former prayer with that mercy which was the earnest of this;
And do not as the graceless witless world, despise prayer while they live, and then think a Lord have mercy on me, shall prove enough to pass them into heaven:
And do not as the graceless witless world, despise prayer while they live, and then think a Lord have mercy on me, shall prove enough to pass them into heaven:
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Mark their Statutes and Monuments in the Churches, whether they be not made kneeling and lifting up the hands, to tell you that all will be forced to pray, or to approve of prayer at their death, whatever they say against it in their life.
Mark their Statutes and Monuments in the Churches, whither they be not made kneeling and lifting up the hands, to tell you that all will be forced to pray, or to approve of prayer At their death, whatever they say against it in their life.
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