Moses his death: opened and applyed, in a sermon at Christ-Church in London, Decemb. 23. MDCLVI. at the funeral of Mr. Edward Bright, M.A. Fellow of Emmanuel Colledge in Cambridge, and minister of the Gospel there. / By Samuel Jacombe M.A. Fellow of Queens Colledge in Cambridge, and pastor of Mary Woolnoth, Lumbardstreet, London. With some elegies.
And hee, who once was absent forty dayes, and forty nights, and the Israelites said, As for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him;
And he, who once was absent forty days, and forty nights, and the Israelites said, As for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him;
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as the rising Sun doth the foggy vapours? Never did the poor Hebrews need him more, they were yet in the Wilderness, had Jordan to pass over, the Canaanites to conquer:
as the rising Sun does the foggy vapours? Never did the poor Hebrews need him more, they were yet in the Wilderness, had Jordan to pass over, the Canaanites to conquer:
Israel must take possession of the promised Land, and since it cannot bee done by the hand of Moses, it shall by the hand of Joshua, Moses my Servant is dead, now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou and all this people unto the Land which I do give unto them. That is the Context.
Israel must take possession of the promised Land, and since it cannot be done by the hand of Moses, it shall by the hand of joshua, Moses my Servant is dead, now Therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou and all this people unto the Land which I do give unto them. That is the Context.
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The Text it self presents to us, 1 Moses his relation; and God owning him in it, A Servant: My Servant. 2 Moses his present condition: Moses my Servant is dead.
The Text it self presents to us, 1 Moses his Relation; and God owning him in it, A Servant: My Servant. 2 Moses his present condition: Moses my Servant is dead.
The Philosopher hath no less ingeniously, than truly defined a servant, NONLATINALPHABET, a living instrument. And the Centurion in the Gospel described a servant to the life,
The Philosopher hath no less ingeniously, than truly defined a servant,, a living Instrument. And the Centurion in the Gospel described a servant to the life,
All that wee have said in this Conclusion, is asserted by the Apostle, Know yee not that to whom yee yeeld your selves servants to obey, his servants yee are to whom yee obey? and is implied in our Saviours words, Whosoever committeth sin, is the servant of sin.
All that we have said in this Conclusion, is asserted by the Apostle, Know ye not that to whom ye yield your selves Servants to obey, his Servants ye Are to whom ye obey? and is implied in our Saviors words, Whosoever Committeth since, is the servant of since.
as intirely his, and will dispose of them without controle, but either give away, or sell a foot of the Soil hee dare not, because that is the Landlords.
as entirely his, and will dispose of them without control, but either give away, or fell a foot of the Soil he Dare not, Because that is the Landlords.
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And therefore the Apostle hath most properly joyned these two together, Whose I am, and whom I serve, by reason of that short and imperfect title which one creature hath to another.
And Therefore the Apostle hath most properly joined these two together, Whose I am, and whom I serve, by reason of that short and imperfect title which one creature hath to Another.
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The same Apostle argues excellently, Col. 4.1. That Masters should give to their servants that which is just and equal, because they also have a Master in heaven.
The same Apostle argues excellently, Col. 4.1. That Masters should give to their Servants that which is just and equal, Because they also have a Master in heaven.
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Yet the beauty of it hath so far enamoured all persons that they have rather chose to bee called Patres-familias, fathers of all their Family, quam Domini, than Lords or Masters,
Yet the beauty of it hath so Far enamoured all Persons that they have rather chosen to be called Patres-familias, Father's of all their Family, quam Domini, than lords or Masters,
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Amongst the Romans, it was lawful, if any servant was mis-used, to flye to the Statues of their gods, whereby it was an acknowledged case, that Masters had not full and absolute Dominion.
among the Roman, it was lawful, if any servant was misused, to fly to the Statues of their God's, whereby it was an acknowledged case, that Masters had not full and absolute Dominion.
Amongst other famous instances of most remarkable and imitable piety, wherewith the 31. Chapter of Job is filled, wee finde this for one, vers. 13. that that holy man did not despise the cause of his Man-servant,
among other famous instances of most remarkable and imitable piety, wherewith the 31. Chapter of Job is filled, we find this for one, vers. 13. that that holy man did not despise the cause of his Manservant,
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His wee are, not only by Creation, but Preservation, which is Creation every moment in a new edition: His wee are by Redemption, by vertue whereof, all his Saints shall when the day of glory dawns, come out of his hand as a curious volume which Angels shall read with admiration, wherein there shall bee no blot, no Errata,
His we Are, not only by Creation, but Preservation, which is Creation every moment in a new edition: His we Are by Redemption, by virtue whereof, all his Saints shall when the day of glory dawns, come out of his hand as a curious volume which Angels shall read with admiration, wherein there shall be no blot, no Errata,
Conclu. 4. Since God alone hath a sovereign and peculiar right to all his creatures, it follows naturally, that all Angels and men, ought freely and voluntarily to pay that homage, to do those acts of obedience, to perform that service which is due to him.
Conclu. 4. Since God alone hath a sovereign and peculiar right to all his creatures, it follows naturally, that all Angels and men, ought freely and voluntarily to pay that homage, to do those acts of Obedience, to perform that service which is due to him.
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and leaving the best behinde, might if fond prejudice would have given him leave, have understood enough from this place, to have abhorred the doctrine of Saint-worship:
and leaving the best behind, might if found prejudice would have given him leave, have understood enough from this place, to have abhorred the Doctrine of Saint-worship:
for so wee are taught by the examples of all pious, and understanding persons mentioned in holy Writ, the Holy Jesus said, It was his meat and drink to do his Fathers will;
for so we Are taught by the Examples of all pious, and understanding Persons mentioned in holy Writ, the Holy jesus said, It was his meat and drink to do his Father's will;
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and though hee fulfilled the Law, and might by vertue thereof have demanded life (for the Law saith, Do this and live ) yet hee became obedient to the death,
and though he fulfilled the Law, and might by virtue thereof have demanded life (for the Law Says, Do this and live) yet he became obedient to the death,
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and spoke words never to bee forgotten, Father, not my will, but thine bee done. Abraham is called Gods servant, Gen. 26.24. as a faithfull servant hee followed his heavenly Master whithersoever hee pleased;
and spoke words never to be forgotten, Father, not my will, but thine bee done. Abraham is called God's servant, Gen. 26.24. as a faithful servant he followed his heavenly Master whithersoever he pleased;
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and therefore it is said, Isa. 41.2. That God called him to his foot, that which is in the Hebrew NONLATINALPHABET righteousness; wee well translate the righteous man, for the following words that speak of a person, justifie that Translation;
and Therefore it is said, Isaiah 41.2. That God called him to his foot, that which is in the Hebrew righteousness; we well translate the righteous man, for the following words that speak of a person, justify that translation;
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NONLATINALPHABET Abrahamum electum justum. Abraham that choice and famous man for righteousness, God said no more but this, Go to a place that I shall shew thee, leave thy Country, and thy friends:
Abrahamum electum Justum. Abraham that choice and famous man for righteousness, God said no more but this, Go to a place that I shall show thee, leave thy Country, and thy Friends:
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yet I cannot think him so unwilling, as some incautelous Reader may perhaps guess hee was at first sight of those words, recorded in Exod. 4.13. And hee said, O my Lord, send I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send;
yet I cannot think him so unwilling, as Some incautelous Reader may perhaps guess he was At First sighed of those words, recorded in Exod 4.13. And he said, Oh my Lord, send I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send;
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I rather think as a very learned man hath observed to my hand, that hee desired God to send by the Messiah, that excellent Messenger whom hee had promised to the lost world:
I rather think as a very learned man hath observed to my hand, that he desired God to send by the Messiah, that excellent Messenger whom he had promised to the lost world:
For the common name of the Messiah among the Jews, as the New Testament informs us was, NONLATINALPHABET Hee that was to come, Mat. 11.3. and he who was to bee sent, by which notion Johns expression may be understood, Joh. 3.34. For hee whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God.
For the Common name of the Messiah among the jews, as the New Testament informs us was, He that was to come, Mathew 11.3. and he who was to be sent, by which notion Johns expression may be understood, John 3.34. For he whom God hath sent speaks the words of God.
John was Gods Messenger, yet hee utterly disclaimes this title of being that person whom God hath sent, which hee could not have done had it not been peculiar to the Messiah;
John was God's Messenger, yet he utterly disclaims this title of being that person whom God hath sent, which he could not have done had it not been peculiar to the Messiah;
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the meaning therefore of Moses his words seems to bee, Lord I know thou hast promised to send an authentick Messenger into the world, one that shall speak as never man spake, I beseech thee at this time send him on this great Errand to Pharaoh for the deliverance of thy people Israel: I am the more inclined to this interpretation,
the meaning Therefore of Moses his words seems to be, Lord I know thou hast promised to send an authentic Messenger into the world, one that shall speak as never man spoke, I beseech thee At this time send him on this great Errand to Pharaoh for the deliverance of thy people Israel: I am the more inclined to this Interpretation,
For which God was angry, vers. 14. Yet his modest intreaty, vers. 13. O my Lord, I pray thee, makes it to mee evident, that this unwillingness arose not from perversness of spirit,
For which God was angry, vers. 14. Yet his modest entreaty, vers. 13. Oh my Lord, I pray thee, makes it to me evident, that this unwillingness arose not from perverseness of Spirit,
and afterwards receives Gods testimony, that Moses his servant was faithful in all his house. For God useth to observe, and to own all that are in relation to him;
and afterwards receives God's testimony, that Moses his servant was faithful in all his house. For God uses to observe, and to own all that Are in Relation to him;
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Oh rare encouragement to bee faithful to God! when it shall not only bee said to us at death, Well done good and faithful servant, enter into thy Masters joy:
O rare encouragement to be faithful to God! when it shall not only be said to us At death, Well done good and faithful servant, enter into thy Masters joy:
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Faithful service to God is no security from the common Law of Mortality: Gods best servants are not persons priviledged from the arrest of this surly Serjeant.
Faithful service to God is no security from the Common Law of Mortality: God's best Servants Are not Persons privileged from the arrest of this surly sergeant.
that when God was about to destroy the Israelites, hee saith to him, Let mee alone; and upon his intercession the Text saith, That the Lord repented of the evil which hee thought to do unto his people.
that when God was about to destroy the Israelites, he Says to him, Let me alone; and upon his Intercession the Text Says, That the Lord repented of the evil which he Thought to do unto his people.
Moses was such a man that God saith of him, There arose not a Prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, a man rarely accomplished;
Moses was such a man that God Says of him, There arose not a Prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, a man rarely accomplished;
But hee must go into the Wilderness, and live forty years in Midian, indure hardship and misery, lose his favour in Aegypt, before hee bee fit for God to make use of as a Deliverer.
But he must go into the Wilderness, and live forty Years in Midian, endure hardship and misery, loose his favour in Egypt, before he be fit for God to make use of as a Deliverer.
And when God hath sent him, and hee hath wrought miracles, and carried the people through the Red Sea, they are ready to say, Exod. 32.1. It was Moses that brought us up out of the Land of Egypt.
And when God hath sent him, and he hath wrought Miracles, and carried the people through the Read Sea, they Are ready to say, Exod 32.1. It was Moses that brought us up out of the Land of Egypt.
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hee shall conduct them, and it shall bee evident God can bee with him as he was with Moses: And sure God is seen most when Daniel looks better with poor pulse,
he shall conduct them, and it shall be evident God can be with him as he was with Moses: And sure God is seen most when daniel looks better with poor pulse,
nor God a creature, as God sometimes discovers himself in his dealings with wicked men, that hee brings the mischief upon them they feared, by the means they used to prevent it.
nor God a creature, as God sometime discovers himself in his dealings with wicked men, that he brings the mischief upon them they feared, by the means they used to prevent it.
Pharaoh fears the Israelites should multiply, and bee mightier and greater than the Egyptians, and therefore hee will oppress them, Exod. 1.9, 10. Jeroboam fears that the hearts of the people will return to Rehoboam if they should go up to Jerusalem to offer sacrifice,
Pharaoh fears the Israelites should multiply, and be Mightier and greater than the egyptians, and Therefore he will oppress them, Exod 1.9, 10. Jeroboam fears that the hearts of the people will return to Rehoboam if they should go up to Jerusalem to offer sacrifice,
yea, his own policy to prevent it, shall be the means to bring it, the Israelites increase the more for their affliction, Exod. 1.12. Jeroboams family is therefore rejected, 1 King. 14.8, 9, 10. The Jewes are destroyed by the Romans for crucifying Jesus Christ:
yea, his own policy to prevent it, shall be the means to bring it, the Israelites increase the more for their affliction, Exod 1.12. Jeroboams family is Therefore rejected, 1 King. 14.8, 9, 10. The Jews Are destroyed by the Romans for crucifying jesus christ:
even in a Moses: If this meek man be provoked, and speak unadvisedly with his lips, it shall go ill even with Moses, Psal. 106.32, 33. If the good man be passionate,
even in a Moses: If this meek man be provoked, and speak unadvisedly with his lips, it shall go ill even with Moses, Psalm 106.32, 33. If the good man be passionate,
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Wee little think, how much mischeif wee do our selves, who may be any way publickly serviceable, to be at any time weary of the imployment God hath charged us with;
we little think, how much mischief's we do our selves, who may be any Way publicly serviceable, to be At any time weary of the employment God hath charged us with;
especially if the discontent shew it self to others, for then the divine providence is ingaged to make it manifest, that hee can well enough be without such muttering servants;
especially if the discontent show it self to Others, for then the divine providence is engaged to make it manifest, that he can well enough be without such muttering Servants;
Wee read of none excepted from the execution of this fatal sentence but Enoch and Elijah: one would think that any considering minde, that shall see the tears of them that are in misery, hear the groans of them that lye on sick-beds;
we read of none excepted from the execution of this fatal sentence but Enoch and Elijah: one would think that any considering mind, that shall see the tears of them that Are in misery, hear the groans of them that lie on sick-beds;
or that shall surveigh the tossings of men in feavers, who are never at rest. God outs them off with pineing sicknesse, and as a Lion hee breaks their bones:
or that shall survey the tossings of men in fevers, who Are never At rest. God outs them off with pining sickness, and as a lion he breaks their bones:
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I say, one would think, a very weak head, that will but seriously consider, might easily from those premises conclude, that sin is a thing odious and abominable,
I say, one would think, a very weak head, that will but seriously Consider, might Easily from those premises conclude, that since is a thing odious and abominable,
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Epiphanius tells us that for three thousand three hundred and thirty two years; there is not one example in Scripture of a Son that died before his Father:
Epiphanius tells us that for three thousand three hundred and thirty two Years; there is not one Exampl in Scripture of a Son that died before his Father:
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till Terahs time, whom he conceives to be a notorious Idolater; and of him it is said Gen. 11.28. That Haran died before his Father Terah, in the Land of his nativity in Ur of the Chaldees:
till Terahs time, whom he conceives to be a notorious Idolater; and of him it is said Gen. 11.28. That Haran died before his Father Terah, in the Land of his Nativity in Ur of the Chaldees:
hee could not forget Abel, and therefore no question hee intended only that they of whom it might properly bee said, They died, not they who were killed should come within the reach of this observation.
he could not forget Abel, and Therefore no question he intended only that they of whom it might properly be said, They died, not they who were killed should come within the reach of this observation.
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Adams sin made death certain, and when sin grew greater, than death which before crept like a Snail, began to come faster, till it had brought the life of man, from a thousand years long to seventy;
Adams since made death certain, and when since grew greater, than death which before crept like a Snail, began to come faster, till it had brought the life of man, from a thousand Years long to seventy;
It is better to bee in the mount with God, than to be troubled with the Idolatrous Israelites; hee cannot forget, that even Aaron and Miriam spake against him.
It is better to be in the mount with God, than to be troubled with the Idolatrous Israelites; he cannot forget, that even Aaron and Miriam spoke against him.
yea, into the joy of their Lord; they are glorified together, Rom. 8.17. Here they serve, there they are served, Luk. 12.37. Blessed are those servants which waited for their Lord, whom at his comming, hee shall finde watching;
yea, into the joy of their Lord; they Are glorified together, Rom. 8.17. Here they serve, there they Are served, Luk. 12.37. Blessed Are those Servants which waited for their Lord, whom At his coming, he shall find watching;
when we get up to understanding there are boisterous lusts, like cruel Pyrates, setting upon us that we cannot quietly sail to the Haven of peace and rest.
when we get up to understanding there Are boisterous Lustiest, like cruel Pirates, setting upon us that we cannot quietly sail to the Haven of peace and rest.
If hee cannot bee hindred from doing good, which is the Devils first design, hee shall bee Fly-blown with pride, which is the second, and as dangerous.
If he cannot be hindered from doing good, which is the Devils First Design, he shall be Flyblown with pride, which is the second, and as dangerous.
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Upon due thoughts it will bee found that for us to serve God here, is our great wisdome; for us to dye when God pleaseth, is Gods great mercy. Labour in the Lord shall not bee in vain,
Upon due thoughts it will be found that for us to serve God Here, is our great Wisdom; for us to die when God Pleases, is God's great mercy. Labour in the Lord shall not be in vain,
It remains that wee draw some Corollaries, and so make application to all your consciences. 1 The death of Moses speaks something to all that stand in the same relation to God, that hee did, viz. that are his servants, publick instruments for the doing of his work. 2 The death of Moses speaks something to all those, who are in a capacity of losing persons so eminently usefull and beneficiall to them,
It remains that we draw Some Corollaries, and so make application to all your Consciences. 1 The death of Moses speaks something to all that stand in the same Relation to God, that he did, viz. that Are his Servants, public Instruments for the doing of his work. 2 The death of Moses speaks something to all those, who Are in a capacity of losing Persons so eminently useful and beneficial to them,
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One would have thought if any man in the world might have bee confident of his life, sure Moses might, till hee had carried the people through the Wilderness,
One would have Thought if any man in the world might have bee confident of his life, sure Moses might, till he had carried the people through the Wilderness,
It was the fulfilling of the ancient Promise made to Abraham; Gods glory was ingaged to perfect it, that his Name might not bee dishonoured by the heathen round about, who had seen,
It was the fulfilling of the ancient Promise made to Abraham; God's glory was engaged to perfect it, that his Name might not be dishonoured by the heathen round about, who had seen,
then, when they fell upon him, though hee lived not among the Jews, but in the land of Uz, yet hee was perfect and upright, hee feared God, and esehewed evill.
then, when they fell upon him, though he lived not among the jews, but in the land of Uz, yet he was perfect and upright, he feared God, and esehewed evil.
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but you will finde it a sad mistake, if you peruse the next Chapter, vers. 15. T•rr•urs are turned upon mee, vers. 23. I know that thou wilt bring mee to death,
but you will find it a sad mistake, if you peruse the next Chapter, vers. 15. T•rr•urs Are turned upon me, vers. 23. I know that thou wilt bring me to death,
I could wish all persons of worth and excellency in their mutual converse, in their contribution of assistance for the promoting of the most pious interests, would sometimes entertain one another with a discourse about their decease, for that would pluck up the weeds of vain hopes,
I could wish all Persons of worth and excellency in their mutual converse, in their contribution of assistance for the promoting of the most pious interests, would sometime entertain one Another with a discourse about their decease, for that would pluck up the weeds of vain hope's,
And though some men, whose thoughts are so immersed in secular and worldly affairs that they are scarce at leasure to consider whether their strength bee the strength of brass or clay:
And though Some men, whose thoughts Are so immersed in secular and worldly affairs that they Are scarce At leisure to Consider whither their strength be the strength of brass or clay:
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yet it is wonderfully strange, that they who by long study and serious thoughts have macerated their bodies and made them sickly, who are like a flower exposed to the violence of the North wind, and have no shelter;
yet it is wonderfully strange, that they who by long study and serious thoughts have macerated their bodies and made them sickly, who Are like a flower exposed to the violence of the North wind, and have no shelter;
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I would not bee as the Screech-owl, a messenger of death to any one, much less to my beloved brethren in the Ministry, I would gladly bee as the Crow on the Capitol, who when shee could not say, It is well, said, It shall bee well: I cannot say, It is well with us,
I would not be as the Screech owl, a Messenger of death to any one, much less to my Beloved brothers in the Ministry, I would gladly be as the Crow on the Capitol, who when she could not say, It is well, said, It shall be well: I cannot say, It is well with us,
When the Sons of the Prophets came forth to Elisha, they said to him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy Master from thy head to day? hee answered, Yes, I know it, hold you your peace.
When the Sons of the prophets Come forth to Elisha, they said to him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy Master from thy head to day? he answered, Yes, I know it, hold you your peace.
It is not hasty showers, but soft snow that soaks deep, whilst the former runs off as fast as it comes, the latter gently creeps in at every chink of ground.
It is not hasty showers, but soft snow that soaks deep, while the former runs off as fast as it comes, the latter gently creeps in At every chink of ground.
It is wicked for a man trusted with the improving of Orphans estates, to let them lye dead by him, much more for a Minister not to improve his gifts, which I may call the Town stock, given for the good of the souls of both rich and poor.
It is wicked for a man trusted with the improving of Orphans estates, to let them lie dead by him, much more for a Minister not to improve his Gifts, which I may call the Town stock, given for the good of the Souls of both rich and poor.
Quer. 2. Is not faithful service, the expression of your ingenuity? Are you not beholden to God? Do not mercies make thee resolve to present thy self to him, which is thy reasonable service? Can you forget how passionately the bleeding Saviour said, If thou lovest mee feed my sheep;
Quer. 2. Is not faithful service, the expression of your ingenuity? are you not beholden to God? Do not Mercies make thee resolve to present thy self to him, which is thy reasonable service? Can you forget how passionately the bleeding Saviour said, If thou Lovest me feed my sheep;
Do wee provoke God to jealousie? are wee stranger than hee? Oh remember often those dreadful words of our Saviours, Take the unprofitable servant, and c•st him it to everlasting burning.
Do we provoke God to jealousy? Are we stranger than he? O Remember often those dreadful words of our Saviors, Take the unprofitable servant, and c•st him it to everlasting burning.
None were safe when the earth was hurt, Rev. 7.3. but the servants of God who were sealed in their fore-heads. Do you think you shall alwaies live at Gods table, to delight in the Devils drudgery? No, at length you must have their portion too, Depart yee cursed, I know you not.
None were safe when the earth was hurt, Rev. 7.3. but the Servants of God who were sealed in their foreheads. Do you think you shall always live At God's table, to delight in the Devils drudgery? No, At length you must have their portion too, Depart ye cursed, I know you not.
Wee may flatter, and deceive men, but wee cannot that God, who will not bee mocked, who tells us, That hee will require the blood of others at our hands.
we may flatter, and deceive men, but we cannot that God, who will not be mocked, who tells us, That he will require the blood of Others At our hands.
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Quer. 4. Doth not your compassion to others force it? You that are Gods Stewards, have this for your work in Gods houshold, To give them their portion of meat in due season;
Quer. 4. Does not your compassion to Others force it? You that Are God's Stewards, have this for your work in God's household, To give them their portion of meat in due season;
because they had nothing to eat, and hee would not send them away fasting, lest they should faint by the way? Oh that wee had as much love to souls as Christ had to bodies,
Because they had nothing to eat, and he would not send them away fasting, lest they should faint by the Way? O that we had as much love to Souls as christ had to bodies,
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Do you not minde what a Swilling-tub a beastly Drunkard is? what a childish Ape hee is that is given to chambering and wantonness? Look how the poor discontented man like the Silkworm, eats out his own bowels? Can you see all this,
Do you not mind what a Swilling-tub a beastly Drunkard is? what a childish Ape he is that is given to chambering and wantonness? Look how the poor discontented man like the Silkworm, eats out his own bowels? Can you see all this,
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How hath this fair Picture lost the oriency of all its colours, that beauty of all its Lineaments? Cast your eyes upon the excellency of a true Christian, who is bonorum rector, malorum victor, one that knows how to want, how to abound;
How hath this fair Picture lost the oriency of all its colours, that beauty of all its Lineaments? Cast your eyes upon the excellency of a true Christian, who is Bonorum rector, malorum victor, one that knows how to want, how to abound;
one whose goodness and wisdome, strikes an awe and reverence into all that converse with him, the prophane person fears him, the hypocrite counterfeits him,
one whose Goodness and Wisdom, strikes an awe and Reverence into all that converse with him, the profane person fears him, the hypocrite counterfeits him,
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as knowing hee hath no beauty, unless painted with those colours? Can you see sinners want these perfections and bee satisfied? Hath the Devils malice done so much mischief? Shall your affectionate compassion do no good? but the dreadful terrors of Eternity (mee thinks) should strike fire out of a flint.
as knowing he hath no beauty, unless painted with those colours? Can you see Sinners want these perfections and be satisfied? Hath the Devils malice done so much mischief? Shall your affectionate compassion do no good? but the dreadful terrors of Eternity (me thinks) should strike fire out of a flint.
Query 5. Is it not your glory and perfection, your own great honour and priviledge, to bee Gods servants? Abraham is Gods servant, but hee is his friend too, Isa. 41.8. Moses is his servant, but Moses sees him face to face.
Query 5. Is it not your glory and perfection, your own great honour and privilege, to be God's Servants? Abraham is God's servant, but he is his friend too, Isaiah 41.8. Moses is his servant, but Moses sees him face to face.
How sweetly doth My Master sound, My Master. As Amber-greese leaves a rich Sent unto the Taster. So do these words a sweet Content An oriental fragranoy, My Master.
How sweetly does My Master found, My Master. As Amber-grease leaves a rich Sent unto the Taster. So do these words a sweet Content an oriental fragranoy, My Master.
so Mr. Herbert, that pious, and most incomparably ingenious Poet of whom it is said, That in his ordinary speech when hee made mention of the blessed Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, hee used to adde, My Master, Who is it, I beseech you, that you can glory in as your Master? your selves, your lusts, the world, the Devil, or God;
so Mr. Herbert, that pious, and most incomparably ingenious Poet of whom it is said, That in his ordinary speech when he made mention of the blessed Name of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, he used to add, My Master, Who is it, I beseech you, that you can glory in as your Master? your selves, your Lustiest, the world, the devil, or God;
The Philosopher hath well observed, that there is NONLATINALPHABET, one whose weak spirits, and crazie intellectuals shew him born to bee in subjection to another wiser than himself,
The Philosopher hath well observed, that there is, one whose weak spirits, and crazy intellectuals show him born to be in subjection to Another Wiser than himself,
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Unhappy and miserable creature that cannot see it self, and will not bee led by a seeing guide. The greatest favour that can bee done to children, is to put them under the inspection of wise and sober Tutors;
Unhappy and miserable creature that cannot see it self, and will not be led by a seeing guide. The greatest favour that can be done to children, is to put them under the inspection of wise and Sobrium Tutors;
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I wonder not therefore that David chuseth to bee a door keeper, and that hee cryes out so pathetically, Psal. 116.16. O Lord, truly I am thy servant, I am thy servant.
I wonder not Therefore that David chooseth to be a door keeper, and that he cries out so pathetically, Psalm 116.16. Oh Lord, truly I am thy servant, I am thy servant.
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I might at large prosecute this great argument to diligence, and fidelity by propounding, 1 The excellency of all Gods Laws. 2 The great reward which his bounty hath promised.
I might At large prosecute this great argument to diligence, and Fidis by propounding, 1 The excellency of all God's Laws. 2 The great reward which his bounty hath promised.
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Gods Creation, Preservation, and Redemption, give him a right to us, and make our service necessary: but the excellency of his nature, the goodness of his worke, the future happiness promised, make the service cheerful.
God's Creation, Preservation, and Redemption, give him a right to us, and make our service necessary: but the excellency of his nature, the Goodness of his work, the future happiness promised, make the service cheerful.
When Mr. Calvin grew sickly, and some friends disswaded him from some imployments, hee gave this answer, Vultisne Christum me invenire •tiosum? Would you have Christ finde mee idle? Shall death, a Messenger that was never idle,
When Mr. calvin grew sickly, and Some Friends dissuaded him from Some employments, he gave this answer, Vultisne Christ me invenire •tiosum? Would you have christ find me idle? Shall death, a Messenger that was never idle,
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That wee must do no harm, is certain, (let none but hellish slaves carry Plague-sores about them) but that wee must do good, bee fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, is as certain:
That we must do no harm, is certain, (let none but hellish slaves carry Plague-sores about them) but that we must do good, be fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord, is as certain:
or a ship that alwayes lyes at anchor? You must bee doing, for God will ere long say, Give an account of your stewardship, you must bee no longer stewards.
or a ship that always lies At anchor? You must be doing, for God will ere long say, Give an account of your stewardship, you must be no longer Stewards.
The Stoick saith truly, Maximum vivendi impedimentum est, expectatio qua pendet ex crastino, The greatest impediment to a good life, is hope of living to morrow.
The Stoic Says truly, Maximum vivendi impedimentum est, expectatio qua Pendet ex crastino, The greatest impediment to a good life, is hope of living to morrow.
my reason is, NONLATINALPHABET, sc. This work requires a soul more than ordinary, hee had need have a thousand eyes in his head, and have them all awake.
my reason is,, sc. This work requires a soul more than ordinary, he had need have a thousand eyes in his head, and have them all awake.
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but Christ Jesus the Lord, and themselves the servants of others for Jesus sake, 2 Cor. 4.5. I have now finished the first part of my task, which was to draw practical inferences that did concern all that stood in Moses relation, that were Gods publick officers in the world, acting for him by his direction;
but christ jesus the Lord, and themselves the Servants of Others for jesus sake, 2 Cor. 4.5. I have now finished the First part of my task, which was to draw practical inferences that did concern all that stood in Moses Relation, that were God's public Officers in the world, acting for him by his direction;
It is to tell you, what Moses death speaks to all those, who are daily in a capacity of losing such servants of God, who are usefull to them in their generation,
It is to tell you, what Moses death speaks to all those, who Are daily in a capacity of losing such Servants of God, who Are useful to them in their generation,
Wee have heard what Moses death spoke to Joshua, and the Elders of Israel, let us now hear what it speaks to the people, and it recommends five things.
we have herd what Moses death spoke to joshua, and the Elders of Israel, let us now hear what it speaks to the people, and it recommends five things.
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And if some great Schollars bee not mistaken, the great respect which were in the world to the better sort of men among Heathens, and holy men amongst Christians have served his interest, more to bring in Idolatry,
And if Some great Scholars be not mistaken, the great respect which were in the world to the better sort of men among heathens, and holy men among Christians have served his Interest, more to bring in Idolatry,
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for whereas several Princes and great men, applauded by the people, had several devices and emblems which they bare in their Shields or Crests (some best liking Dogs, others Lions;
for whereas several Princes and great men, applauded by the people, had several devices and emblems which they bore in their Shields or Crests (Some best liking Dogs, Others Lions;
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and helpers in all victorious success in war, or prosperous events in peace. I might at large prosecute this notion, if I had time to view Popish Images:
and helpers in all victorious success in war, or prosperous events in peace. I might At large prosecute this notion, if I had time to view Popish Images:
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When Paganish Idolatry must fall to the ground, and the Iles hear a d•leful voyce, that the Great god Pan is dead, the Devil joyns with the multitude of Christians,
When Paganish Idolatry must fallen to the ground, and the Isles hear a d•leful voice, that the Great god Pan is dead, the devil joins with the multitude of Christians,
Experience hath given sad testimony, that adulterous hearts, when they once had Minions, pleased themselves more with them, than with their lawful Consorts.
Experience hath given sad testimony, that adulterous hearts, when they once had Minions, pleased themselves more with them, than with their lawful Consorts.
Insomuch that this is now their setled maxime, that no person can bee looked on as coming from God, that doth not establish the Mosaical Occonomy, the fancy of whose perpetuity would prejudice and take away the efficacy of that great Argument, used by our blested Saviour, I mean Miracles.
Insomuch that this is now their settled maxim, that no person can be looked on as coming from God, that does not establish the Mosaical Economy, the fancy of whose perpetuity would prejudice and take away the efficacy of that great Argument, used by our Blessed Saviour, I mean Miracles.
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and so follow them, or if they do see it, then it is a good argument to Scepticisme, and make men suspect all Religion. I perswade my self, most Sects (which have caused woful divisions) have arose from Idolizing the Sect-master.
and so follow them, or if they do see it, then it is a good argument to Scepticism, and make men suspect all Religion. I persuade my self, most Sects (which have caused woeful divisions) have arose from Idolizing the Sectmaster.
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Lonly suggest that then wee Idolize any man: 1 When wee set him up as a Dictator, to beleeve and act as hee would have us, without his shewing Gods Commission for what is propounded by him to us.
Lonly suggest that then we Idolise any man: 1 When we Set him up as a Dictator, to believe and act as he would have us, without his showing God's Commission for what is propounded by him to us.
For who dethroned God, and set up man as the ruler of my faith and life? 2 When wee are so dis-satisfied at the loss of any creature that wee enjoy not quiet of minde in God,
For who dethroned God, and Set up man as the ruler of my faith and life? 2 When we Are so dissatisfied At the loss of any creature that we enjoy not quiet of mind in God,
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and know, that all that glory thou admirest is carried in an earthen vessed, and a little knock may break that Pitcher which hath often brought good water from the bubling fountain.
and know, that all that glory thou admirest is carried in an earthen vessed, and a little knock may break that Pitcher which hath often brought good water from the bubbling fountain.
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God sends forth men into the world to bee useful, they are his servants; hee calls them home, they dye; Let God every where bee acknowledged, no man•dolized.
God sends forth men into the world to be useful, they Are his Servants; he calls them home, they die; Let God every where be acknowledged, no man•dolized.
I presume no man can easily bee so fond and ignorant as to imagine that hee is bound to think, every one that hath the name and the garb of a Minister, must bee looked on as Gods servant;
I presume no man can Easily be so found and ignorant as to imagine that he is bound to think, every one that hath the name and the garb of a Minister, must be looked on as God's servant;
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But I now speak of those whose study and prayer is to save themselves, and them that hear them, who prayes to their people whilest they are spectators,
But I now speak of those whose study and prayer is to save themselves, and them that hear them, who prays to their people whilst they Are spectators,
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even they could speak against Moses: Wherefore saith God, were yee not afraid to speak against my servant Moses? vers. 8. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against them:
even they could speak against Moses: Wherefore Says God, were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses? vers. 8. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against them:
Why, what had they spoke? see vers. 2. Hath the Lord spoke only by Moses; he married the Aethiopian, a strange woman, hee is not so much wiser than wee.
Why, what had they spoke? see vers. 2. Hath the Lord spoke only by Moses; he married the aethiopian, a strange woman, he is not so much Wiser than we.
But the best way to shew respect to them, that now consecrate themselves to Gods service, is to accept of the Doctrine which they preach (viz.) the holy commands and promises of the Gospel:
But the best Way to show respect to them, that now consecrate themselves to God's service, is to accept of the Doctrine which they preach (viz.) the holy commands and promises of the Gospel:
and they please an itching eare, that affects trifles, but cure no disease, blow away no mist from the understanding, leave no foundation for setled peace, or sober godliness:
and they please an itching ear, that affects trifles, but cure no disease, blow away no missed from the understanding, leave no Foundation for settled peace, or Sobrium godliness:
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but left out the potent reasons, wherewith hee should have secured the business, or else so buried them in his own phrases, that they were not understood:
but left out the potent Reasons, wherewith he should have secured the business, or Else so buried them in his own phrases, that they were not understood:
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and to invite you to accept of great salvation, it may be, it is the last time that ever this Messenger shall bee sent to you, welcome him now or never:
and to invite you to accept of great salvation, it may be, it is the last time that ever this Messenger shall be sent to you, welcome him now or never:
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Think every time you see a godly Minister going into the Pulpit, it may be I shall never hear this man more, never hear him pray for my soul more, never perceive him entring into my very heart,
Think every time you see a godly Minister going into the Pulpit, it may be I shall never hear this man more, never hear him pray for my soul more, never perceive him entering into my very heart,
Experience tell us, that good thoughts of the Physitian facilitate the cure, and the good health of a sickly patient, brings credit enough to the Physitian.
Experience tell us, that good thoughts of the physician facilitate the cure, and the good health of a sickly patient, brings credit enough to the physician.
The Israelites like not Mannah, they must needs feed more delicioussy; they shall; but while the meat was in their mouthes, the wrath of God fell upon them,
The Israelites like not Manna, they must needs feed more delicioussy; they shall; but while the meat was in their mouths, the wrath of God fell upon them,
I could weep sometimes, and drop my tears as the dew of the morning, when I see a young man in the pride of his strength, in the acuteness of his parts, in the blossome of his beauty,
I could weep sometime, and drop my tears as the due of the morning, when I see a young man in the pride of his strength, in the acuteness of his parts, in the blossom of his beauty,
And indeed who can think of Jonathans great integrity, and read his great mistake, without some degree of this passion, 1 Sam. 23. hee said to David, Thou shalt bee King over Israel, and I shall bee next unto thee.
And indeed who can think of Jonathans great integrity, and read his great mistake, without Some degree of this passion, 1 Sam. 23. he said to David, Thou shalt be King over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee.
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What have you to say when death comes? Will you speak to Time, as Joshua to the Sun, Stand still, that I may bee avenged of all my adversaries, that I may murder and crucifie those sins and lusts which have robbed mee of God and Heaven:
What have you to say when death comes? Will you speak to Time, as joshua to the Sun, Stand still, that I may be avenged of all my Adversaries, that I may murder and crucify those Sins and Lustiest which have robbed me of God and Heaven:
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or is the grim visage of death, and the thoughts of eternity, and a day of judgement so little formidable, that thou canst look steadily without amazement on them? Alas thy heart fails thee at the thought of them? What cordial then hast thou? Moses my servant goes before, Death comes after: bee Gods servant;
or is the grim visage of death, and the thoughts of eternity, and a day of judgement so little formidable, that thou Canst look steadily without amazement on them? Alas thy heart fails thee At the Thought of them? What cordial then hast thou? Moses my servant Goes before, Death comes After: bee God's servant;
There are sad instances that make it evident, that the time which men allot to make preparation for death, is generally useless, and ineffectual for that purpose.
There Are sad instances that make it evident, that the time which men allot to make preparation for death, is generally useless, and ineffectual for that purpose.
A learned Doctor of our own hath collected three sad examples which give sufficient restimony to our last assertion, the first of them he met with in S. Gregory, who reports of Chrysaurius a Gentleman in the Province of Valeria, rich,
A learned Doctor of our own hath collected three sad Examples which give sufficient restimony to our last assertion, the First of them he met with in S. Gregory, who reports of Chrysaurius a Gentleman in the Province of Valeria, rich,
His third example is one Gunizo, a factious and ambitious person, of whom Damianus reports, that the Tempter gave notice to him of his approaching death;
His third Exampl is one Gunizo, a factious and ambitious person, of whom Damianus reports, that the Tempter gave notice to him of his approaching death;
Divers now in Cambridge will quickly perceive that these three instances call to their mindes a fourth, of a woman that lived there, who on a sick-bed being visited by divers persons of piety,
Diverse now in Cambridge will quickly perceive that these three instances call to their minds a fourth, of a woman that lived there, who on a sickbed being visited by diverse Persons of piety,
yet so many suffer this dreadful punishment, as to make acts of baseness formidable, and to shew the sore hatred, which a good and compassionate Magistrate hath against them;
yet so many suffer this dreadful punishment, as to make acts of baseness formidable, and to show the soar hatred, which a good and compassionate Magistrate hath against them;
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so the former examples demonstrate that Gods grace (though of absolute necessity to our happiness) yet then when wee should need it, wee may either forget,
so the former Examples demonstrate that God's grace (though of absolute necessity to our happiness) yet then when we should need it, we may either forget,
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Men that are full of business in the world, talk like Augustus, Aliquande se victurum sibi sperabat, he hoped he should sometime live to enjoy himself,
Men that Are full of business in the world, talk like Augustus, Aliquande se Victurum sibi sperabat, he hoped he should sometime live to enjoy himself,
but when it may bee in their power, they act like Turannius, who after the ninetieth year of his age, having received a discharge from Caesar, and got liberty to bee freed from Court attendance, will needs bee laid in his bed,
but when it may be in their power, they act like Turannius, who After the ninetieth year of his age, having received a discharge from Caesar, and god liberty to be freed from Court attendance, will needs be laid in his Bed,
For it is one thing to bee in the world, another thing to live: To bee a man in the due use of all powers and faculties in the just command of all passions, to bee a Christian in the exercise of all Divine graces, this is to live, otherwise men are dead in sins and trespasses,
For it is one thing to be in the world, Another thing to live: To be a man in the due use of all Powers and faculties in the just command of all passion, to be a Christian in the exercise of all Divine graces, this is to live, otherwise men Are dead in Sins and Trespasses,
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Reader, tell mee, Wouldest thou not do this, this week, it thou thoughtest thou shouldest dye the next? but remember this day cannot bee too soon, because to morrow may bee too late. It was a good saying of a wise Rabbi, It is every mans duty to repent one day before hee dyes;
Reader, tell me, Wouldst thou not do this, this Week, it thou thoughtest thou Shouldst die the next? but Remember this day cannot be too soon, Because to morrow may be too late. It was a good saying of a wise Rabbi, It is every men duty to Repent one day before he dies;
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Do this to purpose now, for since nothing makes enmity betwixt the holy God and us but sin, practise this duty daily by surveying all thy life, by continuing resolutions of obedience, by holy watchfulness, that when the hour of death comes, thou mayest have this by thee as a never failing cordial.
Do this to purpose now, for since nothing makes enmity betwixt the holy God and us but since, practise this duty daily by surveying all thy life, by Continuing resolutions of Obedience, by holy watchfulness, that when the hour of death comes, thou Mayest have this by thee as a never failing cordial.
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And dost thou not know, that thou wilt then need a strong beleef of this great truth, That God hath mercy for a repenting sinner, That the case of man is not desperate;
And dost thou not know, that thou wilt then need a strong belief of this great truth, That God hath mercy for a repenting sinner, That the case of man is not desperate;
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That there is a great glory hereafter, and a certain resurrection to eternal life? why is not this point studied by thee till thy soul bee fully confirmed in this great Article?
That there is a great glory hereafter, and a certain resurrection to Eternal life? why is not this point studied by thee till thy soul be Fully confirmed in this great Article?
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Or art thou ignorant that thou shalt be unwilling to dye if thy treasure be not laid up in heaven? you may pull off a glove with ease, but not the skin;
Or art thou ignorant that thou shalt be unwilling to die if thy treasure be not laid up in heaven? you may pull off a glove with ease, but not the skin;
Whereas a soul immersed in body, used to nothing but eating and drinking, and the pleasures of the belly, NONLATINALPHABET, sc. that is bewitched by the body, faln in love with it, and imbraceth it;
Whereas a soul immersed in body, used to nothing but eating and drinking, and the pleasures of the belly,, sc. that is bewitched by the body, fallen in love with it, and Embraceth it;
Oh be sure to inure thy minde to things heavenly, and spiritual, for inordinate consent to the pleasures of our outward man do NONLATINALPHABET (as the noble Philosopher speaks) strangely unite our souls to our bodies, that they cannot go from that which they count their happiness without infinite torment and vexation:
O be sure to inure thy mind to things heavenly, and spiritual, for inordinate consent to the pleasures of our outward man do (as the noble Philosopher speaks) strangely unite our Souls to our bodies, that they cannot go from that which they count their happiness without infinite torment and vexation:
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, hee also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death hee might destroy him that had the power of death, that is the Devil,
Forasmuch then as the children Are partakers of Flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is the devil,
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Did wee thus practice, and thus anticipate death by thoughts, wee should finde our childish fancies apt to converse with that grim visage, which at the first they ran away from.
Did we thus practice, and thus anticipate death by thoughts, we should find our childish fancies apt to converse with that grim visage, which At the First they ran away from.
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so was Moses: Yea behold a greater than Moses, Jesus Christ; hee that heard the voice from Heaven, this is my beloved Son, hee felt the pains of death,
so was Moses: Yea behold a greater than Moses, jesus christ; he that herd the voice from Heaven, this is my Beloved Son, he felt the pains of death,
Go then yee useful exemplary persons, who speak much to the World, when you say nothing, who by good works, those unanswerable syllogismes, those invincible demonstrations, convince spectators, who by the beauty of holinesse, steal away the hearts of gainsayers,
Go then ye useful exemplary Persons, who speak much to the World, when you say nothing, who by good works, those unanswerable syllogisms, those invincible demonstrations, convince spectators, who by the beauty of holiness, steal away the hearts of gainsayers,
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Our Saviour, when he died, charged his disciples they should not let their hearts bee troubled, his death hath prevented the cause of trouble, wee are no more Scepticks,
Our Saviour, when he died, charged his Disciples they should not let their hearts be troubled, his death hath prevented the cause of trouble, we Are no more Sceptics,
and since the Son of God, and the best o• Gods servants, ever since the creation, have walked through this dark vault, wee will never expect a better way fo• our selves (that is to be proud) nor will we be amazed whe• wee come at it,
and since the Son of God, and the best o• God's Servants, ever since the creation, have walked through this dark vault, we will never expect a better Way fo• our selves (that is to be proud) nor will we be amazed whe• we come At it,
for if ever I had reason to resent deeply, the loss of any man, I have reason now to bee affected at the losse of my faithful friend Mr. Edward Bright, Minister of the Gospel to this Parish;
for if ever I had reason to resent deeply, the loss of any man, I have reason now to be affected At the loss of my faithful friend Mr. Edward Bright, Minister of the Gospel to this Parish;
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amongst other things which I heard from him in his sicknesse, this was often repeated, I thank God I came not to London for mony: few nights passed over his head,
among other things which I herd from him in his sickness, this was often repeated, I thank God I Come not to London for money: few nights passed over his head,
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but he used to say to his Uncle (a most affectionate Uncle in whose house hee dyed) if you would bee rich, Remember hee that giveth to the poor, lendeth to the Lord:
but he used to say to his Uncle (a most affectionate Uncle in whose house he died) if you would be rich, remember he that gives to the poor, dares to the Lord:
Elijah durst speak to Ahab, and Moses to Pharaoh: I can truly say, I never knew him timorous, where hee was conscientious; and I could have promised this Parish this great happinesse, that the greatest man in it should not have been bold to sin,
Elijah durst speak to Ahab, and Moses to Pharaoh: I can truly say, I never knew him timorous, where he was conscientious; and I could have promised this Parish this great happiness, that the greatest man in it should not have been bold to sin,
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and accent it too, with all those circumstances which were convenient: hee was not steel in one cause, lead in another, if hee thought Religion concerned:
and accent it too, with all those Circumstances which were convenient: he was not steel in one cause, led in Another, if he Thought Religion concerned:
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Moses could not bear the people in Idolatry, no more would hee any in prophanenesse; yet hee is a very unwise Phisitian that makes no difference betwixt an ordinary boil, and the plague sore;
Moses could not bear the people in Idolatry, no more would he any in profaneness; yet he is a very unwise physician that makes no difference betwixt an ordinary boil, and the plague soar;
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and indeed that act of pride will soon follow, if men can once perswade themselves, that every one ought to bee of their minde which if I mistake not, is though the subtilest,
and indeed that act of pride will soon follow, if men can once persuade themselves, that every one ought to be of their mind which if I mistake not, is though the subtlest,
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And indeed hee had need bee able that goes about Gods work, 1 Chron. 29.1. The work is great it is for the Lord, said good David, when a palace was to bee built for God.
And indeed he had need be able that Goes about God's work, 1 Chronicles 29.1. The work is great it is for the Lord, said good David, when a palace was to be built for God.
or if you will, it is ridiculous to see fancy and humour riding gallop, but sober reason, just understanding, come speaking like a Lacquey behinde them:
or if you will, it is ridiculous to see fancy and humour riding gallop, but Sobrium reason, just understanding, come speaking like a Lackey behind them:
[ That yee bee not as children tossed to and fro, with every winde of doctrine ] shall witness that his name was to bee put into the Catalogue of them, whose thoughts are sober,
[ That ye be not as children tossed to and from, with every wind of Doctrine ] shall witness that his name was to be put into the Catalogue of them, whose thoughts Are Sobrium,
I could wish that qualification required by the Apostle was a little more considered by the present generation, viz. That he who is to take care of souls,
I could wish that qualification required by the Apostle was a little more considered by the present generation, viz. That he who is to take care of Souls,
and other Authors subservient to his design, hee had a most deep compassion to souls; nothing more appeared in his prayers in publick, in his private conference than this:
and other Authors subservient to his Design, he had a most deep compassion to Souls; nothing more appeared in his Prayers in public, in his private conference than this:
or so confident of their own skill, that they will hate a Minister that shall shew them the leprosie of sin which hath spread it self over their persons, and their families:
or so confident of their own skill, that they will hate a Minister that shall show them the leprosy of since which hath spread it self over their Persons, and their families:
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and cared not what the sinner said of him, so hee at length might pluck him out of the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity; hee that is to guide the Israelites, those peevish creatures through the wilderness, had need bee a Moses, that is, a man of great abilities, and vast affection.
and cared not what the sinner said of him, so he At length might pluck him out of the Gall of bitterness, and the bound of iniquity; he that is to guide the Israelites, those peevish creatures through the Wilderness, had need be a Moses, that is, a man of great abilities, and vast affection.
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6. His admirable Industry, a very learned and worthy friend in the University, whose thoughts of Mr. Bright I desired, (because (if I may bee bold to use his expression) Good Astronomers are in this case to bee imitated, who chuse to take the altitude of a star at two several stations, that they may make the more steady judgement) gave me this account of his industry;
6. His admirable Industry, a very learned and worthy friend in the university, whose thoughts of Mr. Bright I desired, (Because (if I may be bold to use his expression) Good Astronomers Are in this case to be imitated, who choose to take the altitude of a star At two several stations, that they may make the more steady judgement) gave me this account of his industry;
for one whole year (I think the last of his residence there) hee discharged all these several imployments, viz. preaching once every Lords day in Trinity Church, besides Catechizing there frequently in the afternoon, explaining the Commandements, examining the younger and more ignorant sort, to whom hee gave Catechismes;
for one Whole year (I think the last of his residence there) he discharged all these several employments, viz. preaching once every lords day in Trinity Church, beside Catechizing there frequently in the afternoon, explaining the commandments, examining the younger and more ignorant sort, to whom he gave Catechisms;
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also preaching in the Colledge once every fourteen night, and moderating Divinity Disputations, both which were his charge as Dean of that Colledge, besides the care of his Pupils (above thirty) which was continually upon him, who fared very little the worse for all his other business.
also preaching in the College once every fourteen night, and moderating Divinity Disputations, both which were his charge as Dean of that College, beside the care of his Pupils (above thirty) which was continually upon him, who fared very little the Worse for all his other business.
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Nor must I forget his diligence in instructing Colledge servants, and constant attendants upon young Scholars, wherein they that knew his practice, know hee was very exemplary.
Nor must I forget his diligence in instructing College Servants, and constant attendants upon young Scholars, wherein they that knew his practice, know he was very exemplary.
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The strict•ess and exactness of his life, standing alwayes Sentinel to observe what thoughts appeared in his soul, and that hee might secure a good fra••e of heart,
The strict•ess and exactness of his life, standing always Sentinel to observe what thoughts appeared in his soul, and that he might secure a good fra••e of heart,
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and a holy life, he kept a constant Di•ry, and no day we•t over his head for some years before his sickness ▪ but hee called himself to an account, that he might see, what evill had that day been done, what good neglected;
and a holy life, he kept a constant Di•ry, and no day we•t over his head for Some Years before his sickness ▪ but he called himself to an account, that he might see, what evil had that day been done, what good neglected;
to record the mercies hee wanted, to make his prayers more importunate; to record the mercies hee received, to make his thankfulness more hearty, and more constant:
to record the Mercies he wanted, to make his Prayers more importunate; to record the Mercies he received, to make his thankfulness more hearty, and more constant:
hee used to compare the observations hee made of himself at the latter end of the month, with those made in the beginning of it, that bee might see whether his sins or his graces had made the greater progress:
he used to compare the observations he made of himself At the latter end of the Monn, with those made in the beginning of it, that bee might see whither his Sins or his graces had made the greater progress:
that is a blessed soul which knows how to do good for goodness sake, and when it is done by him, to bee able to say, Not I, but the grace of God with wee;
that is a blessed soul which knows how to do good for Goodness sake, and when it is done by him, to be able to say, Not I, but the grace of God with we;
the sense that Mr. Bright had of his own infirmities, together with his contracted melancholly, made him more apt to complain than boast. It is said, Numb. 12.3. that the man Moses was meek above all the men of the earth.
the sense that Mr. Bright had of his own infirmities, together with his contracted melancholy, made him more apt to complain than boast. It is said, Numb. 12.3. that the man Moses was meek above all the men of the earth.
It is excellent when Gods affliction makes us not to forget his goodness, and when Gods mercy makes us not to forget our sinfulnes. Loss than the least of all Saints, is the Motto of the greatest A••stle. I never perceived our good man apt to prefer himself above others, hee would heartily bless God for breaking that pride of his spirit which hee would say was too wilful,
It is excellent when God's affliction makes us not to forget his Goodness, and when God's mercy makes us not to forget our sinfulness. Loss than the least of all Saints, is the Motto of the greatest A••stle. I never perceived our good man apt to prefer himself above Others, he would heartily bless God for breaking that pride of his Spirit which he would say was too wilful,
humility is the souls ornament, the basis of all Religion, the vessel of graces, the foundation of friendship betwixt God and man, the channel of all divine communications, the proper imitation of Christ, the transcendent excellency of the Gospel, the only way to true rest and peace, Matth. 11.29. 9. The faithfulnesse of his friendship, and this whosoever forgets, I must not, who had happy experience of it:
humility is the Souls ornament, the basis of all Religion, the vessel of graces, the Foundation of friendship betwixt God and man, the channel of all divine communications, the proper imitation of christ, the transcendent excellency of the Gospel, the only Way to true rest and peace, Matthew 11.29. 9. The faithfulness of his friendship, and this whosoever forgets, I must not, who had happy experience of it:
the Philosopher saith, NONLATINALPHABET, a friend is another self, and therefore a wicked man can never bee a true friend, hee is not NONLATINALPHABET, not himself,
the Philosopher Says,, a friend is Another self, and Therefore a wicked man can never be a true friend, he is not, not himself,
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but one passion or other is alwaies in rebellion, and they make him to have so many interests, that hee cannot bee faithful to the dictates of reason, which is the foundation of friendship, but hee that steadily aims at this one thing which wee call piety,
but one passion or other is always in rebellion, and they make him to have so many interests, that he cannot be faithful to the dictates of reason, which is the Foundation of friendship, but he that steadily aims At this one thing which we call piety,
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might I lawfully take the Poets expression of his friend, Dimidium anims mea, I must then say, I am half buried since hee is, or hee is but half dead since I am alive; my passion speaks as St. Austins did, when hee had lost his friend Nebridius; I wondred any mortal man could live,
might I lawfully take the Poets expression of his friend, Dimension anims mea, I must then say, I am half buried since he is, or he is but half dead since I am alive; my passion speaks as Saint Austins did, when he had lost his friend Nebridius; I wondered any Mortal man could live,
With thankfulness to God I this day remember this friends readiness to preach every other Lords day for mee in Cambridge, when my own weakness made mee despair of being able to preach constantly, and attend my other business.
With thankfulness to God I this day Remember this Friends readiness to preach every other lords day for me in Cambridge, when my own weakness made me despair of being able to preach constantly, and attend my other business.
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I have but drawn up the flood-gates, which I should rather have let down, Miserum est fuisse felicem; but it is ordinary to see sad persons pleasing themselves with stories of their friends, that they have lost,
I have but drawn up the floodgates, which I should rather have let down, Miserum est Fuisse felicem; but it is ordinary to see sad Persons pleasing themselves with stories of their Friends, that they have lost,
But this I have said, because I desire, that the Parish, to which hee was related that this City which yet knew not his worth might know whom they have lost,
But this I have said, Because I desire, that the Parish, to which he was related that this city which yet knew not his worth might know whom they have lost,
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It was a notable speech of Metania, mentioned by Hierome, who when shee saw her Husband dead, presently before hee was cold, had two children died also:
It was a notable speech of Metania, mentioned by Jerome, who when she saw her Husband dead, presently before he was cold, had two children died also:
shee only said, Expeditius sum tibi servitura Domine, quiatanto me onere liberasti, I hope Lord I shall serve thee better, having now nothing to attend but God;
she only said, Expeditious sum tibi servitura Domine, quiatanto me onere liberasti, I hope Lord I shall serve thee better, having now nothing to attend but God;
Yet I would not have any who are most sensible of this loss, bee discouraged: I did not all this while make the wound gape, that the patient should faint,
Yet I would not have any who Are most sensible of this loss, be discouraged: I did not all this while make the wound gape, that the patient should faint,
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and makes us call for a burying place, where wee may bury our dead (formerly the delight of our eyes) out of our sight, let us see whether our sins made not this breach,
and makes us call for a burying place, where we may bury our dead (formerly the delight of our eyes) out of our sighed, let us see whither our Sins made not this breach,
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God will not comply with all our humours, nor must his wise understanding submit to our passionate fancies, where a Moses is taken away, it becomes them, from whom hee is taken to bee modest, not to murmure against Gods pleasure,
God will not comply with all our humours, nor must his wise understanding submit to our passionate fancies, where a Moses is taken away, it becomes them, from whom he is taken to be modest, not to murmur against God's pleasure,
and when you have him, hear divine truth from him with attention, practise it with conscience, refresh him by the fruits of your piety, by the exercise of the power of godliness; no comfort to the tender nurse,
and when you have him, hear divine truth from him with attention, practise it with conscience, refresh him by the fruits of your piety, by the exercise of the power of godliness; no Comfort to the tender nurse,
n = " a " Exod. 2.10 Hanc nominis rationem assignant tum illi qui verbum volunt esse Aegyptium, ex NONLATINALPHABET aquâ & NONLATINALPHABET servatus factum. Sic Philo. Jud. Josephus. Cl. Alex. Tum illi qui ex Hebrae• NONLATINALPHABET derivatū volunt quod verbum nunquam usurpati nisi de eductione ex aquis, observat. Bochartus. v. 2 Sam. 22.17. Isa. 63.11.
n = " a " Exod 2.10 Hanc Nominis rationem assignant tum illi qui verbum volunt esse Aegyptium, ex aquâ & servatus factum. Sic Philo Jud. Josephus. Cl. Alexander Tum illi qui ex Hebrae• derivatū volunt quod verbum Never usurpati nisi de eductione ex aquis, Observation. Bochartus. v. 2 Sam. 22.17. Isaiah 63.11.
Act 7.22. Deut. 34.12. No Prophet like him in all the terror which he shewed in the sight of all Israel. Heb. 11. NONLATINALPHABET Philo. lib. 1. de vita Mosis Exod. 32.10. Vers 14.
Act 7.22. Deuteronomy 34.12. No Prophet like him in all the terror which he showed in the sighed of all Israel. Hebrew 11. Philo lib. 1. de vita Moses Exod 32.10. Vers 14.
Yet we must remember that a temporal evil brought upon the childe, as a punishment of the Father, may be a mercy to the childe, of which wee have a happy instance, 1 King. 14.13. that this childe came to the grave, was the great grief of Jeroboam, and yet the great blessing of the childe.
Yet we must Remember that a temporal evil brought upon the child, as a punishment of the Father, may be a mercy to the child, of which we have a happy instance, 1 King. 14.13. that this child Come to the grave, was the great grief of Jeroboam, and yet the great blessing of the child.
Tibinobilius est servire quam regna mundi capessere, merito, quando ex servis filii, eximpiis Justi de eaptius reddimur absoluti. Cassidor. in orat. p. 439. Herbe•ts Odor: p. 169. new. Ed.
Tibinobilius est Serve quam regna mundi capessere, merito, quando ex servis Sons, eximpiis Justi the eaptius reddimur absoluti. Cassidor. in Orat. p. 439. Herbe•ts Odour: p. 169. new. Ed.
NONLATINALPHABET. Chrysost ad 12 cap. 2. ad Corinthos. Luodo: Vives in Comment. in August de Civit. Dei. I am not ignorant that Grotius gives another account of the original of this practice viz. because the stars had been by the Astronomers cast into the forms and shape• of Beasts. See Explicat. De ealog. p. 28. Plut. de Defect. Orac.
. Chrysostom ad 12 cap. 2. and Corinthos. Luodo: Vives in Comment. in August de Civit Dei. I am not ignorant that Grotius gives Another account of the original of this practice viz. Because the Stars had been by the Astronomers cast into the forms and shape• of Beasts. See Explains. De ealog. p. 28. Plutarch de Defect. Oracle
Haec quae vides ossa circumvolura nervis, & obductam cutem, vultum que & ministias manus & caetera quibus involuti sumus, vincula animorum tenebrae { que }; sunt. Seneca Consol. ad Marciam. c. 24.
Haec Quae vides ossa circumvolura nervis, & obductam cutem, vultum que & ministias manus & caetera quibus involuti sumus, vincula animorum tenebrae { que }; sunt. Senecca Consol. ad Marciam. c. 24.
S. Augustinus sibi jussera: Psalmos Dividicos de paenitentia scribi ipsos { que } jacens in lecto contra paretem Posito Jegebat jugiter & ubertim flebit. Posidonius.
S. Augustine sibi jussera: Psalmos Dividicos de Penitence scribi ipsos { que } jacens in lecto contra paretem Placed Jegebat Jugiter & ubertim flebit. Posidonius.
Cum sublatum 〈 ◊ 〉 conspectu lumen est, & conticuit uxor moris jam mei •onse ia, totum diem mecum scrutor ▪ facta ac dicta mea •emetior, nihil mihi ipse abscondo, nihil transeo: quare enim quicquam ex e••oribus meis timeam cum possim dicere, vide ne istud amplius facias, nunc tibi ignosco; in illâ disputatione pugnacius loquutus 〈 ◊ 〉. Noli postea congredi cum im perltis, N•lu•• diseere qui nunquim dilicerunt. in lib. 3. de ira cap. 36
Cum Sublatum 〈 ◊ 〉 conspectu lumen est, & conticuit uxor moris jam mei •onse in, totum diem mecum scrutor ▪ facta ac dicta mea •emetior, nihil mihi ipse abscondo, nihil transeo: quare enim quicquam ex e••oribus meis timeam cum possim dicere, vide ne istud Amplius facias, nunc tibi ignosco; in illâ disputation pugnacius loquutus 〈 ◊ 〉. Noli postea congredi cum im perltis, N•lu•• diseere qui nunquim dilicerunt. in lib. 3. de ira cap. 36
Quantum bonum est ubi sunt praeparata pectora in quae tuto see otum omne descen•dat quo•um conscien••am minus quam tuam timea•, quorum sermo solitudinem leniat, sententia, concilium expediat, hilaritas tristitiarn dissipet, conspectus ipse delectet. 〈 ◊ 〉 Seneca de tran•quillit. cap. 7.
Quantum bonum est ubi sunt praeparata pectora in Quae Tutor see otum omne descen•dat quo•um conscien••am minus quam tuam timea•, quorum sermon solitudinem leniat, sententia, concilium Expedite, hilaritas tristitiarn dissipet, conspectus ipse delectet. 〈 ◊ 〉 Senecca de tran•quillit. cap. 7.
Mirabar caeteros mortales vivere, quia ille quem quasi non moriturum dil xeram. mortuus erat, & me magis quia ille alter eram vivere illo mo•tuo mirabar. Lib, 42. confess. cap. 6.
Mirabar Others mortales vivere, quia Isle Whom quasi non moriturum dil xeram. Mortuus erat, & me magis quia Isle alter eram vivere illo mo•tuo Mirabar. Lib, 42. confess. cap. 6.
