Deaths advantage; opened in a sermon preached at Northampton, at the funeral of Peter Whalley Esq; then mayor of the said town. And now upon the earnest desires of his friends published by Edward Reynolds. D.D.
doth in the next place endeavor to comfort them against any offence or trouble which they might sustain by occasion of his sufferings for the Gospel, vers. 12, 13. assuring them that they tended to the defence thereof;
does in the next place endeavour to Comfort them against any offence or trouble which they might sustain by occasion of his sufferings for the Gospel, vers. 12, 13. assuring them that they tended to the defence thereof;
14. And although some indeed had evil and envious intentions to reproach his Apostleship, and to add affliction to his bonds, yet Christ being preached, he did rejoyce notwithstanding his own sufferings, as knowing that by the benefit of their prayers, and by the supplies of the Spirit of Christ, his own salvation, and the glory of the Lord should thereby be promoted, vers. 15-20.
14. And although Some indeed had evil and envious intentions to reproach his Apostleship, and to add affliction to his bonds, yet christ being preached, he did rejoice notwithstanding his own sufferings, as knowing that by the benefit of their Prayers, and by the supplies of the Spirit of christ, his own salvation, and the glory of the Lord should thereby be promoted, vers. 15-20.
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The Apostle therefore is at a stand, in a strait betwixt two, which to chuse: On the one side Christ will be magnified in the edification of his Church;
The Apostle Therefore is At a stand, in a strait betwixt two, which to choose: On the one side christ will be magnified in the edification of his Church;
The specification of the Subject of these Propositions, to whom they belong, To Me, a Beleever, who am willing and desirous that Christ may be magnified in my body, whether it by my life or by my death, as being much more tender and sollicitous of his honour,
The specification of the Subject of these Propositions, to whom they belong, To Me, a Believer, who am willing and desirous that christ may be magnified in my body, whither it by my life or by my death, as being much more tender and solicitous of his honour,
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It is true, many men live, who are without Christ in the world, an animal or a natural life to themselves, to other men, to carnal, to secular, to sinful purposes;
It is true, many men live, who Are without christ in the world, an animal or a natural life to themselves, to other men, to carnal, to secular, to sinful Purposes;
but being alienated from the life of God, we may say of them as the Apostle doth of sensual and delicate Widows, that they are dead whilst they live. Our true life is founded in th• life of Christ;
but being alienated from the life of God, we may say of them as the Apostle does of sensual and delicate Widows, that they Are dead while they live. Our true life is founded in th• life of christ;
he lighteth every man that cometh into the World, Joh. 14.2. By him all things consist, Col. 1.17. In him we live and move, and have our being, Act. 17.28. He formed us in the belly, his hands made us and fashioned us round about, Job 10.8. Jer. 1.5. Psal. 139 15, 16. In every work of continued Creation the Son worketh as well as the Father.
he lights every man that comes into the World, John 14.2. By him all things consist, Col. 1.17. In him we live and move, and have our being, Act. 17.28. He formed us in the belly, his hands made us and fashioned us round about, Job 10.8. Jer. 1.5. Psalm 139 15, 16. In every work of continued Creation the Son works as well as the Father.
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I live, saith the Apostle, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me, Gal. 2.20. In him is the primitive seat of life and grace, from whom it is diffused upon his body For as the Head and the Members are animated by one soul, so Christ & his Church by one spirit. we being joyned unto the Lord are one Spirit, 1 Cor. 6.17.
I live, Says the Apostle, yet not I, but christ lives in me, Gal. 2.20. In him is the primitive seat of life and grace, from whom it is diffused upon his body For as the Head and the Members Are animated by one soul, so christ & his Church by one Spirit. we being joined unto the Lord Are one Spirit, 1 Cor. 6.17.
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and when Christ who is our life shall appear, we shall also appear with him in glory, Col. 3.3, 4: Of these two especially the Life of Grace and the Life of Glory, Christ is the efficient cause, per modum pretii, as a Meritorious Procurer of it, laying down no less a price then his own life to purchase ours;
and when christ who is our life shall appear, we shall also appear with him in glory, Col. 3.3, 4: Of these two especially the Life of Grace and the Life of Glory, christ is the efficient cause, per modum pretii, as a Meritorious Procurer of it, laying down no less a price then his own life to purchase ours;
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For we are bought with a price, 1 Cor 6.20. and by vertue of that price we are quickened together with him, Ephes. 2.5. 2. Per modum Principii by his Holy Spirit fashioning us to his Life and likeness; for being a Second Adam, he is unto us a quickening Spirit, 1 Cor. 15.45.
For we Are bought with a price, 1 Cor 6.20. and by virtue of that price we Are quickened together with him, Ephesians 2.5. 2. Per modum Principii by his Holy Spirit fashioning us to his Life and likeness; for being a Second Adam, he is unto us a quickening Spirit, 1 Cor. 15.45.
so Christ is the spiritual Manna, the bread which came down from Heaven, of which they who eat shall live, Joh. 6.51. The Sacrifices after they were offered for expiations, were many times eaten for the comfort and reviving of those that offer•d them.
so christ is the spiritual Manna, the bred which Come down from Heaven, of which they who eat shall live, John 6.51. The Sacrifices After they were offered for expiations, were many times eaten for the Comfort and reviving of those that offer•d them.
Christ therefore, who was our Passover, having offered himself as a propitiation, to take away our sin by the Sacrifice of himself, was thereupon pleased to institute his Last Supper, and therein to set forth himself as that spiritual food whereby the life of Grace in his people is nourished and preserved.
christ Therefore, who was our Passover, having offered himself as a propitiation, to take away our since by the Sacrifice of himself, was thereupon pleased to institute his Last Supper, and therein to Set forth himself as that spiritual food whereby the life of Grace in his people is nourished and preserved.
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and this both as forma essentialis, the very soul that actuateth a beleever, he is a quickening Spirit. If Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin,
and this both as forma essentialis, the very soul that actuateth a believer, he is a quickening Spirit. If christ be in you, the body is dead Because of since,
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but the Spirit is life because of righteousness, Rom. 8.10. and as forma exemplaris, the Idea, model and pattern of our life, for he hath given us an example that we should follow his steps, 1 Pet. 2.21.
but the Spirit is life Because of righteousness, Rom. 8.10. and as forma exemplaris, the Idea, model and pattern of our life, for he hath given us an Exampl that we should follow his steps, 1 Pet. 2.21.
nothing in all our concernments must be so dear unto us as Christ; whether we live we must live to him, or whether we dye we must dye to him; because for this end he both died and rose again, that he might be the Lord both of the dead and of the livings, Rom. 14.7, 8, 9. therefore as by bringing forth much fruit we do glorifie the Father, Job. 15.8. so also do we thereby honour the Son, out of whose fulness we receive grace for grace;
nothing in all our concernments must be so dear unto us as christ; whither we live we must live to him, or whither we die we must die to him; Because for this end he both died and rose again, that he might be the Lord both of the dead and of the livings, Rom. 14.7, 8, 9. Therefore as by bringing forth much fruit we do Glorify the Father, Job. 15.8. so also do we thereby honour the Son, out of whose fullness we receive grace for grace;
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they rule themselves by no counsel but their own carnal and corrupt wisdom, as it is said of Jeroboham, that he set up a worship which he had devised of his own heart, 1 Reg. 12.33. and the the people professed to Jeremy that they would do whatsoever should go forth out of their own mouth, Jer. 44.17. They direct all they do to themselves, looking after onely their own gain, ease pleasure, credit, advantage;
they Rule themselves by no counsel but their own carnal and corrupt Wisdom, as it is said of Jeroboam, that he Set up a worship which he had devised of his own heart, 1 Reg. 12.33. and the the people professed to Jeremiah that they would do whatsoever should go forth out of their own Mouth, Jer. 44.17. They Direct all they do to themselves, looking After only their own gain, ease pleasure, credit, advantage;
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fasting, eating, drinking to themselves, and assembling themselves for corn and wine, Zach. 7.6. Hos. 7.14. They withdraw themselves from that subjection, and subordination wherein God hath placed them, and do in effect say as Pharaoh, Who is the Lord that I should obey his voice! Ex. 5.2.
fasting, eating, drinking to themselves, and assembling themselves for corn and wine, Zach 7.6. Hos. 7.14. They withdraw themselves from that subjection, and subordination wherein God hath placed them, and do in Effect say as Pharaoh, Who is the Lord that I should obey his voice! Ex. 5.2.
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What is it then for Christ to be our life, or for a man truly to say, To me to live is Christ? It is First, In our hearts to acknowledge him for our Lord, unto whom we owe our time,
What is it then for christ to be our life, or for a man truly to say, To me to live is christ? It is First, In our hearts to acknowledge him for our Lord, unto whom we owe our time,
Secondly, in our lives, to do every service with good will, and in singleness of heart as unto him, Eph. 6.5, 6, 7. to do it by a warrant from his word, I will hear what God the Lord will say, Ps. 85.8 Proving what is the good,
Secondly, in our lives, to do every service with good will, and in singleness of heart as unto him, Ephesians 6.5, 6, 7. to do it by a warrant from his word, I will hear what God the Lord will say, Ps. 85.8 Proving what is the good,
and perfect, and acceptable will of God, Rom. 12.2. and what it is which Christ would have us to do, Act. 9.6. To set him always before us, and to do every thing as in his presence, and with a desire to approve our hearts in well doing unto him, Ps. 16.8. for as he behaved himself towards his Father, doing always those things that pleased him, Joh. 8.25. 6.38. so are we to behave our selves towards him, who as he hath made us the Sons of his Father by Adoption, Joh. 20.17. so is he himself our Father by Regeneration, and calleth us in one respect his Brethren, and in another his Children, Heb. 2.11, 12, 13. To do every thing unto his glory, as vessels fitted for our Masters use, and prepared unto every good work, 2 Tim. 2.21. To value our life not cheifly for it self, but for the service which therein we are to do unto our Lord:
and perfect, and acceptable will of God, Rom. 12.2. and what it is which christ would have us to do, Act. 9.6. To Set him always before us, and to do every thing as in his presence, and with a desire to approve our hearts in well doing unto him, Ps. 16.8. for as he behaved himself towards his Father, doing always those things that pleased him, John 8.25. 6.38. so Are we to behave our selves towards him, who as he hath made us the Sons of his Father by Adoption, John 20.17. so is he himself our Father by Regeneration, and calls us in one respect his Brothers, and in Another his Children, Hebrew 2.11, 12, 13. To do every thing unto his glory, as vessels fitted for our Masters use, and prepared unto every good work, 2 Tim. 2.21. To valve our life not chiefly for it self, but for the service which therein we Are to do unto our Lord:
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and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross, a servile, an ignominious, a cursed death, Joh. 10.11, 15, 18. Phil. 2.8. This it is for a man to say, To me to live is Christ;
and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross, a servile, an ignominious, a cursed death, John 10.11, 15, 18. Philip 2.8. This it is for a man to say, To me to live is christ;
Since his blood was my price, his glory must be my business. For he therefore died for All, that they which live, should not henceforth live unto themselves,
Since his blood was my price, his glory must be my business. For he Therefore died for All, that they which live, should not henceforth live unto themselves,
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but unto him which died for them and rose again, 1 Pet. 4.1, 2. 1 Cor. 6.19, 20. 2 Cor. 5.14, 15. We see how Christ is life; Let us next enquire to whom he is so.
but unto him which died for them and rose again, 1 Pet. 4.1, 2. 1 Cor. 6.19, 20. 2 Cor. 5.14, 15. We see how christ is life; Let us next inquire to whom he is so.
To those whom the Father hath given him, he is life; to those that beleeve he is precious, 1 Pet. 2.7. To others he is a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, and his Gospel a savor of death unto death.
To those whom the Father hath given him, he is life; to those that believe he is precious, 1 Pet. 2.7. To Others he is a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, and his Gospel a savour of death unto death.
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But so they may have pleasure or profit, so their carnal desires may be gratified, and their interests secured, let what will become of his name or honor.
But so they may have pleasure or profit, so their carnal Desires may be gratified, and their interests secured, let what will become of his name or honour.
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The next Proposition seemeth more strange and paradoxal, that to Dye should be Gain. Many Philosophers have spoken many kinde and flartering words concerning Death; That it is the end, solution, period, remedy of all our cares, sorrows, labors, fears;
The next Proposition seems more strange and paradoxal, that to Die should be Gain. Many Philosophers have spoken many kind and flartering words Concerning Death; That it is the end, solution, Period, remedy of all our Cares, sorrows, labors, fears;
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A gaining of loss; for what kind of gain, would one think can there be found in that, the very formal being and nature whereof doth consist in nothing but loss?
A gaining of loss; for what kind of gain, would one think can there be found in that, the very formal being and nature whereof does consist in nothing but loss?
1. There is in it the loss of all a mans Substance, His house knows him no more, Job 7.10. His Lands, his Place, his Tenants, Rents, Revenues own him no longer.
1. There is in it the loss of all a men Substance, His house knows him no more, Job 7.10. His Lands, his Place, his Tenants, Rends, Revenues own him no longer.
If there were a judgement at Law given against a man, overthrowing his whole estate, stripping him of his house over his head, the mony in his purse, the corn in his Barns, the Cattel in his fields, the cloaths on his back, leaving him as naked as the world at first found him, would any man call this gain: Death is just such a judgment, leaveth a man no more land then his grave, no more cloathes then his Shrowd, no more house then his Coffin. No difference but this;
If there were a judgement At Law given against a man, overthrowing his Whole estate, stripping him of his house over his head, the money in his purse, the corn in his Barns, the Cattle in his fields, the clothes on his back, leaving him as naked as the world At First found him, would any man call this gain: Death is just such a judgement, Leaveth a man no more land then his grave, no more clothes then his Shroud, no more house then his Coffin. No difference but this;
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as they did Job, Chap. 42.11. We read of the incredible bounty of Princes and States to the people of Rhodes, after they had been sorely ruined by an earthquake, insomuch that their calamity proved an advantage unto them.
as they did Job, Chap. 42.11. We read of the incredible bounty of Princes and States to the people of Rhodes, After they had been sorely ruined by an earthquake, insomuch that their calamity proved an advantage unto them.
3. Though means and friends be all lost, yet if a man could keep possession of himself, it may be his head or his hand, his wit or his labour would repair his losses again:
3. Though means and Friends be all lost, yet if a man could keep possession of himself, it may be his head or his hand, his wit or his labour would repair his losses again:
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yet testified his natural desire to have declined it, when with strong crys he prayed once and again, O my Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me.
yet testified his natural desire to have declined it, when with strong cries he prayed once and again, Oh my Father, if it be possible let this cup pass from me.
An hard knot in the wood drives a man to the use of his wedges. A malicious Enemy that watcheth for our halting, will make us look the better to our ways. And so death by the nearness thereof,
an hard knot in the wood drives a man to the use of his wedges. A malicious Enemy that watches for our halting, will make us look the better to our ways. And so death by the nearness thereof,
and by the frequent meditation thereupon, makes us more careful of our great accompt, more sollicitous to make sure our peace with God, to wean our hearts from worldly and perishing comforts, to lay up a good foundation for the time to come, that we may obtain eternal life, to get a City which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
and by the frequent meditation thereupon, makes us more careful of our great account, more solicitous to make sure our peace with God, to wean our hearts from worldly and perishing comforts, to lay up a good Foundation for the time to come, that we may obtain Eternal life, to get a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
When a mans ways please the Lord, he maketh his enemies at peace with him, Prov. 16.7. Laban pursued Jacob in great anger, Esau meets him, as we may suppose, with hostile purposes;
When a men ways please the Lord, he makes his enemies At peace with him, Curae 16.7. Laban pursued Jacob in great anger, Esau meets him, as we may suppose, with hostile Purposes;
God can make Moab a covert for his outcasts, as he was unto the Father and Mother of David, Isa. 16.4. 1 Sam. 22.3, 4. Though Death be an enemy, the Lord can weaken it, disarm it, pull out the sting of it,
God can make Moab a covert for his outcasts, as he was unto the Father and Mother of David, Isaiah 16.4. 1 Sam. 22.3, 4. Though Death be an enemy, the Lord can weaken it, disarm it, pull out the sting of it,
We finde the Egyptians, bitter Enemies to Israel, furnishing them with Jewels of silver, Jewels of gold and Raiments, Exod. 3.21, 22. Was not the Whale that swallowed Jonah an enemy, a very type of our enemy here,
We find the egyptians, bitter Enemies to Israel, furnishing them with Jewels of silver, Jewels of gold and Raiments, Exod 3.21, 22. Was not the Whale that swallowed Jonah an enemy, a very type of our enemy Here,
Were not the waters of the Red Sea, and of Jordan enemies to those that should go into the midst of them? yet through these did Israel gain liberty out of bondage, victory over Pharoah and his host,
Were not the waters of the Read Sea, and of Jordan enemies to those that should go into the midst of them? yet through these did Israel gain liberty out of bondage, victory over Pharaoh and his host,
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and possession of Canaan their promised Rest. Take it in the NONLATINALPHABET. Here men are absent from the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.6. as Jonah is said to have fled from his presence, cast out into a Sea of cares, troubles, fears and sorrows;
and possession of Canaan their promised Rest. Take it in the. Here men Are absent from the Lord, 2 Cor. 5.6. as Jonah is said to have fled from his presence, cast out into a Sea of Cares, Troubles, fears and sorrows;
and fiery Serpents which we meet with in the wilderness of this world, and brings us into our Heavenly Rest. So then even under the notion of an enemy here is gain from death. As a Lamprey is esteemed delicate meat when the sting of the back is taken out;
and fiery Serpents which we meet with in the Wilderness of this world, and brings us into our Heavenly Rest. So then even under the notion of an enemy Here is gain from death. As a Lamprey is esteemed delicate meat when the sting of the back is taken out;
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and set meat before him, Act 16.33, 34. Such a change there is in death; before, the spirit of bondage represented it with a chain and scourge, it kept the soul down under the fear and dread of it.
and Set meat before him, Act 16.33, 34. Such a change there is in death; before, the Spirit of bondage represented it with a chain and scourge, it kept the soul down under the Fear and dread of it.
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But now, unto a beleever by Christ, it is so far altered, that it is become part of his dowry and portion, numbred up by the Apostle amongst those good things which with Christ are graciously bestowed upon us, 1 Cor. 3.22.
But now, unto a believer by christ, it is so Far altered, that it is become part of his dowry and portion, numbered up by the Apostle among those good things which with christ Are graciously bestowed upon us, 1 Cor. 3.22.
NONLATINALPHABET, a fat and heavy body wholly indisposeth for an Athletick imployment. This body of lust being destroyed, they are made perfect. Heb 12.23.
, a fat and heavy body wholly indisposeth for an Athletic employment. This body of lust being destroyed, they Are made perfect. Hebrew 12.23.
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so sin and corruption being deeply seated in the whole nature of man, is never quite slain and subdued till the whole frame be taken down and dissolved.
so since and corruption being deeply seated in the Whole nature of man, is never quite slave and subdued till the Whole frame be taken down and dissolved.
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2. They rest from the buffets and temptations of Satan; it was a sore conflict for the Apostle to fight with Beasts at Ephesus, whether they were truly or Metaphorically such, beastly men, 1 Cor. 15.32. but this combate was nothing to the messenger of Satan, to the roarings of that Lion;
2. They rest from the buffets and temptations of Satan; it was a soar conflict for the Apostle to fight with Beasts At Ephesus, whither they were truly or Metaphorically such, beastly men, 1 Cor. 15.32. but this combat was nothing to the Messenger of Satan, to the roarings of that lion;
what dismal fears, what hellish impressions, what fiery darts, what black and horrid suggestions he will amaze the souls of poor sinners withal, the examples and experiences of many of Gods afflicted people can abundantly testifie, insomuch that their soul chuseth strangling, as Job speaks, Job 7.15.
what dismal fears, what hellish impressions, what fiery darts, what black and horrid suggestions he will amaze the Souls of poor Sinners withal, the Examples and experiences of many of God's afflicted people can abundantly testify, insomuch that their soul chooseth strangling, as Job speaks, Job 7.15.
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3. They rest from the cares, sorrows, snares, toils, temptations of the world; the examples of sinners do not endanger them, the sight of their filthy conversation doth no longer afflict them, the fear of their cruelties and persecutions doth no more trouble them;
3. They rest from the Cares, sorrows, snares, toils, temptations of the world; the Examples of Sinners do not endanger them, the sighed of their filthy Conversation does not longer afflict them, the Fear of their cruelties and persecutions does not more trouble them;
so are they likewise taken away from evils to come, as Lot was from the destruction of Sodom, when the Angel by a merciful violence laid hold on him and brooght him forth, Gen. 19.16. Isa. 57.1.
so Are they likewise taken away from evils to come, as Lot was from the destruction of Sodom, when the Angel by a merciful violence laid hold on him and brooght him forth, Gen. 19.16. Isaiah 57.1.
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Hence the Body is called a Tabernacle, 2 Cor. 5.1. 2 Pet. 1.13, 14. in allusion to the Tabernacles wherein the Patriarchs sojourned as strangers, Heb. 11.9.
Hence the Body is called a Tabernacle, 2 Cor. 5.1. 2 Pet. 1.13, 14. in allusion to the Tabernacles wherein the Patriarchs sojourned as Strangers, Hebrew 11.9.
an abiding Kingdom which cannot be shaken, Heb. 12.28. Here indeed we are said to be in Christ, and Christ in us, Gal. 2.20. Ephes. 3.17. but there we shall be with Christ, and in his presence, which the Apostle tells us is best of all, much better then our best condition here, Phil. 1.23. 1 Thess. 4.17. 2 Cor. 5.8.
an abiding Kingdom which cannot be shaken, Hebrew 12.28. Here indeed we Are said to be in christ, and christ in us, Gal. 2.20. Ephesians 3.17. but there we shall be with christ, and in his presence, which the Apostle tells us is best of all, much better then our best condition Here, Philip 1.23. 1 Thess 4.17. 2 Cor. 5.8.
Here we are in the same family indeed (for the Church in heaven, and the Church on earth is but one family, Ephes. 3.15.) but we are yet but in the lower rooms of the family, in the work house; death leads us to the upper chamber, to the Banquetting-house, to better company, where we shall see,
Here we Are in the same family indeed (for the Church in heaven, and the Church on earth is but one family, Ephesians 3.15.) but we Are yet but in the lower rooms of the family, in the work house; death leads us to the upper chamber, to the Banqueting house, to better company, where we shall see,
and know, and love, and possess Christ perfectly, and herein is the answer of Christs prayer, Joh. 17.24. Father, I will, that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me, where I am, that they may behold my glory.
and know, and love, and possess christ perfectly, and herein is the answer of Christ prayer, John 17.24. Father, I will, that they also whom thou hast given me, be with me, where I am, that they may behold my glory.
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That life which we leave, is mortal and perishing; that which we go unto is durable and abounding, Joh. 10.10. The ordinary Manna which Israel gathered for their daily use, did presently corrupt and breed worms, Exod 16.20.
That life which we leave, is Mortal and perishing; that which we go unto is durable and abounding, John 10.10. The ordinary Manna which Israel gathered for their daily use, did presently corrupt and breed worms, Exod 16.20.
But that which was laid up before the Lord, the hidden manna in the Tabernacle, did keep without putrefaction, vers. 33. So our life, which we have here in the wilderness of this world, doth presently vanish and corrupt,
But that which was laid up before the Lord, the hidden manna in the Tabernacle, did keep without putrefaction, vers. 33. So our life, which we have Here in the Wilderness of this world, does presently vanish and corrupt,
Natural life is like the river Jordan, empties it self into the Dead Sea; but spiritual life is like the waters of the Sanctuary, which being shallow at the first grow deeper and deeper into a River which cannot be passed thorow;
Natural life is like the river Jordan, empties it self into the Dead Sea; but spiritual life is like the waters of the Sanctuary, which being shallow At the First grow Deeper and Deeper into a River which cannot be passed thorough;
3. It makes us perfect in our spiritual part; The spirits of just men made perfect, Heb. 12.23. it gives us our white and triumphal robes, Rev. 6.11. 7.14. It fits us to be presented unto God without spot or wrinkle, Ephes. 5.27. the bodies of the Saints when they were dead were washed, Act. 9.37. both as a pledge of the resurrection, and also as an Emblem and testimony of that cleanness and purity, wherein death did deliver their souls up unto God.
3. It makes us perfect in our spiritual part; The spirits of just men made perfect, Hebrew 12.23. it gives us our white and triumphal robes, Rev. 6.11. 7.14. It fits us to be presented unto God without spot or wrinkle, Ephesians 5.27. the bodies of the Saints when they were dead were washed, Act. 9.37. both as a pledge of the resurrection, and also as an Emblem and testimony of that cleanness and purity, wherein death did deliver their Souls up unto God.
and will restore in honour, what is received in dishonour, 1 Cor. 15.42, 43. It will say to us as the keeper of the Prison to Paul, Act. 16.36. The Lord hath sent to let you go, now therefore depart, and go in peace.
and will restore in honour, what is received in dishonour, 1 Cor. 15.42, 43. It will say to us as the keeper of the Prison to Paul, Act. 16.36. The Lord hath sent to let you go, now Therefore depart, and go in peace.
To wicked and impenitent sinners that die in their sins, death is a King of terrors, Job 18 14. A Jaylor, a tormentor, with his keys, his shakels, his hot iron, his halter, his ax, his gibbet.
To wicked and impenitent Sinners that die in their Sins, death is a King of terrors, Job 18 14. A Jailor, a tormentor, with his keys, his shakels, his hight iron, his halter, his ax, his gibbet.
And now since Gain is one of the Diana's of the world, every one will say, who will shew us any good? Psal. 4.6. Our wisdom must be to distinguish true gain from counterfeit, to make godliness our gain, 1 Tim 6.6. for then death will be our Gain too.
And now since Gain is one of the Diana's of the world, every one will say, who will show us any good? Psalm 4.6. Our Wisdom must be to distinguish true gain from counterfeit, to make godliness our gain, 1 Tim 6.6. for then death will be our Gain too.
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Such is worldly wealth, current here, but is not returnable or transportable into another world, when a man dieth he carrieth nothing away, his glory shall not descend after him, Ps. 49.17.
Such is worldly wealth, current Here, but is not returnable or transportable into Another world, when a man Dieth he Carrieth nothing away, his glory shall not descend After him, Ps. 49.17.
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But there are durable riches, Prov. 8.18. A treasure of good works which will follow a man into another world, Rev. 14.13. this is the gain we should look after, to lay up a foundation in store against the time to come, that we may lay hold on eternal life, 1 Tim. 6.19.
But there Are durable riches, Curae 8.18. A treasure of good works which will follow a man into Another world, Rev. 14.13. this is the gain we should look After, to lay up a Foundation in store against the time to come, that we may lay hold on Eternal life, 1 Tim. 6.19.
Now sith Death is gain, let us consider whether, and in what manner this Gain may be desired. In answer whereunto we say, 1. That death is considerable two ways: One way as it affecteth nature, the other as it relateth to a supernatural end. In the former respect as an evil, Nature abhors it,
Now sith Death is gain, let us Consider whither, and in what manner this Gain may be desired. In answer whereunto we say, 1. That death is considerable two ways: One Way as it affects nature, the other as it relateth to a supernatural end. In the former respect as an evil, Nature abhors it,
as sick and bitter phisick is desirable, not per se, but in order unto health; and dangerous chargeable voyages by Sea, are not in themselves beneficial at all,
as sick and bitter physic is desirable, not per se, but in order unto health; and dangerous chargeable voyages by Sea, Are not in themselves beneficial At all,
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and in great anguish men are apt to do, Jer. 8 3. but in faith, and an humble submission to the will of God, out of a weariness of the body of sin, and pilgrimage in the valley of tears, suspiring after the presence of Christ,
and in great anguish men Are apt to do, Jer. 8 3. but in faith, and an humble submission to the will of God, out of a weariness of the body of since, and pilgrimage in the valley of tears, suspiring After the presence of christ,
So Simeon desired to depart in peace, Luk. 2.29, 30. and so our Apostle here, I desire to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better, Phil. 1.23. 3. We may not for all this use any compendious way to be partakers of this gain, we may not neglect our body, nor shipwrack our health, nor do any thing to hasten death because we shall gain by it.
So Simeon desired to depart in peace, Luk. 2.29, 30. and so our Apostle Here, I desire to depart, and to be with christ, which is Far better, Philip 1.23. 3. We may not for all this use any compendious Way to be partakers of this gain, we may not neglect our body, nor shipwreck our health, nor doe any thing to hasten death Because we shall gain by it.
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When men grew weary of the long and tedious compass in their Voyages to the East Indies, & would needs try a more compendious way by the North-west passage, it ever proved unsuccessful;
When men grew weary of the long and tedious compass in their Voyages to the East Indies, & would needs try a more compendious Way by the Northwest passage, it ever proved unsuccessful;
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We have work to do, and therefore must not be so greedy of our Sabbath day, our rest, as not to be willing and contented with our working day, our labour. A composed frame of heart,
We have work to do, and Therefore must not be so greedy of our Sabbath day, our rest, as not to be willing and contented with our working day, our labour. A composed frame of heart,
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if he live, he shall glorifie him by his ministry, if he dye, he shall glorifie him by his martyrdom. When Christ is ours, every condition, life or death, prosperity or adversity is gainful to us.
if he live, he shall Glorify him by his Ministry, if he die, he shall Glorify him by his martyrdom. When christ is ours, every condition, life or death, Prosperity or adversity is gainful to us.
the grace of Christ is manifested in his life, and the glory of Christ is manified in his death. Let us be careful to secure the Pronown he•e, NONLATINALPHABET, To Me, that we be such as Paul was, who rejoyce in that Christ is preached, though we should suffer by the means, who are not ashamed of the afflictions of the Gospel, but are willing that Christ may be magnified in our body, whether by life or by death, and then we may boldly conclude as our Apostle doth,
the grace of christ is manifested in his life, and the glory of christ is manified in his death. Let us be careful to secure the Pronown he•e,, To Me, that we be such as Paul was, who rejoice in that christ is preached, though we should suffer by the means, who Are not ashamed of the afflictions of the Gospel, but Are willing that christ may be magnified in our body, whither by life or by death, and then we may boldly conclude as our Apostle does,
which way ever we take the view of him, we shall finde him to be as Aristotles character is of his honest man, NONLATINALPHABET, a four-square man, that had in every capacity a Basis of honesty and integrity to fix upon.
which Way ever we take the view of him, we shall find him to be as Aristotle character is of his honest man,, a foursquare man, that had in every capacity a Basis of honesty and integrity to fix upon.
How tender and dear an Husband, how loving and careful a Father, how wise and prudent a Disposer of his domestical affairs, your eyes and their sorrows can abundantly testifie.
How tender and dear an Husband, how loving and careful a Father, how wise and prudent a Disposer of his domestical affairs, your eyes and their sorrows can abundantly testify.
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Towards others abroad, I do not know a man fuller of love and faithfulness, more ready, more active to lay out himself upon the good and interest of his friend.
Towards Others abroad, I do not know a man fuller of love and faithfulness, more ready, more active to lay out himself upon the good and Interest of his friend.
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so that he well deserved the character given to one of the Roman Emperors, Neminem unquam dimisit tristem. He was indeed in his disposition made up of love and sweetness, of a balsom nature, all for healing and helpfulness.
so that he well deserved the character given to one of the Roman Emperor's, Neminem unquam Dimisit tristem. He was indeed in his disposition made up of love and sweetness, of a Balsam nature, all for healing and helpfulness.
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full expressions, empty intentions, speak loud, and do little. Like Drums and Trumpets, and Ensigns in a battel, which make a noise and a shew, but act nothing:
full expressions, empty intentions, speak loud, and do little. Like Drums and Trumpets, and Ensigns in a battle, which make a noise and a show, but act nothing:
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And his fidelity to his friend was ever seconded with wisdom; as our Saviour saith of John the Baptist, he was a burning and a shining Lamp, we may say in this case of him, he had not onely an ardent but a prudent love was not onely affectionate to intend good,
And his Fidis to his friend was ever seconded with Wisdom; as our Saviour Says of John the Baptist, he was a burning and a shining Lamp, we may say in this case of him, he had not only an Ardent but a prudent love was not only affectionate to intend good,
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Nor was this disposition of his narrow and contracted towards a few, but it was diffusive. The mildness and moderation of his soul made him willing to do good to all,
Nor was this disposition of his narrow and contracted towards a few, but it was diffusive. The mildness and moderation of his soul made him willing to do good to all,
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Some mens love is like some flowers, which open onely towards the Sun, which come out onely in the hottest seasons, like the load-stone that points onely one way,
some men's love is like Some flowers, which open only towards the Sun, which come out only in the hottest seasons, like the Loadstone that points only one Way,
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But it is not enough for a man to do good to others, though he could to all if he remain an enemy to himself. Like Shel-fishes which breed pearls for others to wear,
But it is not enough for a man to do good to Others, though he could to all if he remain an enemy to himself. Like Shel-fishes which breed Pearls for Others to wear,
Many men are like Plutarchs Lamiae, which had eyes for abroad, but were blinde at home, like Bees that gather good honey, but are smothered themselves:
Many men Are like Plutarchs Lamiae, which had eyes for abroad, but were blind At home, like Bees that gather good honey, but Are smothered themselves:
but keeps the principal of its fragrancy for the bark which stays on, like a tree planted by the water side, which though it let out much sap to the remoter boughs,
but keeps the principal of its fragrancy for the bark which stays on, like a tree planted by the water side, which though it let out much sap to the Remoter boughs,
Some men are like Achitophel, very careful to set their houses in order, but then cast away their souls: But our dear Brother though he had by the variety of his imployments, the cares of Martha upon him, was yet specially mindful of Maries unum necessarium, the care of his own salvation.
some men Are like Ahithophel, very careful to Set their houses in order, but then cast away their Souls: But our dear Brother though he had by the variety of his employments, the Cares of Martha upon him, was yet specially mindful of Mary's Unum Necessary, the care of his own salvation.
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when the horn of the righteous is exalted, Psal. 75.10. Sometimes it is like gold in the Mine, lies deep and depressed, like the sap of a tree in winter, fain to shrink under ground.
when the horn of the righteous is exalted, Psalm 75.10. Sometime it is like gold in the Mine, lies deep and depressed, like the sap of a tree in winter, fain to shrink under ground.
There are many Summer Christians, will be religious in the sun shine; our dear Brother was a winter Christian, kept his religion in the storm: and as then he was,
There Are many Summer Christians, will be religious in the sun shine; our dear Brother was a winter Christian, kept his Religion in the storm: and as then he was,
not carried about with every wind of doctrine. It is said of Christ he is yesterday and to day the same, Heb. 13.8. Christians should therein imitate him, and having tried all things, hold last the good, and with purpose of heart cleave to God.
not carried about with every wind of Doctrine. It is said of christ he is yesterday and to day the same, Hebrew 13.8. Christians should therein imitate him, and having tried all things, hold last the good, and with purpose of heart cleave to God.
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God hath beautified several of his servants with several Graces; we read of Jobs patience, Moses his meekness, Abrahams faith, Maries love, Davids devotion, Solomons wisdom, Apollo his eloquence;
God hath beautified several of his Servants with several Graces; we read of Jobs patience, Moses his meekness, Abrahams faith, Mary's love, Davids devotion, Solomons Wisdom, Apollo his eloquence;
our dear Brother was eminent in many likewise, in meekness and mildness of soul, he was a man of an amiable and calm temper, yet sweetly quickned with zeal for Gods glory.
our dear Brother was eminent in many likewise, in meekness and mildness of soul, he was a man of an amiable and Cam temper, yet sweetly quickened with zeal for God's glory.
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an eminent grace in these times, when poor Ministers and Ordinances (it is well they go together, they are good company) suffer together from many whom we cannot wonder at for being so much enemies to others, who are so little friends to their own souls;
an eminent grace in these times, when poor Ministers and Ordinances (it is well they go together, they Are good company) suffer together from many whom we cannot wonder At for being so much enemies to Others, who Are so little Friends to their own Souls;
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But by the way, it were well if the despisers of Ordinances would consider that little children who play the wantons with their meat, are likely not long after to know what difference there is between a smarting rod, and a wholsom dinner.
But by the Way, it were well if the despisers of Ordinances would Consider that little children who play the wantons with their meat, Are likely not long After to know what difference there is between a smarting rod, and a wholesome dinner.
We have viewed him in his private capacity as a Christian; if we consider him in his publick as a Magistrate, we shall finde how great a loss the Town and Country had of him in this regard,
We have viewed him in his private capacity as a Christian; if we Consider him in his public as a Magistrate, we shall find how great a loss the Town and Country had of him in this regard,
it could not be said so of him, he was of so dexterous a spirit that one may say of him as Livy did of Cato, Natum adid unum diceres quodcunque ageret.
it could not be said so of him, he was of so dexterous a Spirit that one may say of him as Livy did of Cato, Natum adid Unum declare quodcunque ageret.
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It is noted for the honor of Alphenus Varus that having been bred in a shop at a private trade, he proved so learned and eminent a Lawyer, that he wrote collectanea juris, some of which are entred into the pandect,
It is noted for the honour of Alphenus Varus that having been bred in a shop At a private trade, he proved so learned and eminent a Lawyer, that he wrote collectanea Juris, Some of which Are entered into the pandect,
And we read in humane stories of Agathocles, Justinus, Primislaus, Pinctus, and others, who by their wisdom and abilities were raised from Trades and Farms to great Governments.
And we read in humane stories of Agathocles, Justinus, Primislaus, Pinctus, and Others, who by their Wisdom and abilities were raised from Trades and Farms to great Governments.
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Our dear Brothers publick imployments were not the fruits of his own ambition, but of the free love of other men, who for his wisdom, fidelity, and fitness called him thereunto.
Our dear Brother's public employments were not the fruits of his own ambition, but of the free love of other men, who for his Wisdom, Fidis, and fitness called him thereunto.
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And truly, a very fit man he was for them; an able man, fearing God, loving truth, hating covetousness, Exod. 18.21. He had a publick spirit very ready to en tertain and promote every thing which tended to the general good.
And truly, a very fit man he was for them; an able man, fearing God, loving truth, hating covetousness, Exod 18.21. He had a public Spirit very ready to en tertain and promote every thing which tended to the general good.
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Pompey being disswaded from an expedition hazardous to himself, but useful to the publick, returned this answer to his friends, Necesse est ut eam, non ut vivam;
Pompey being dissuaded from an expedition hazardous to himself, but useful to the public, returned this answer to his Friends, Necessary est ut eam, non ut vivam;
And truly besides his Wisdom, Zeal for God, Dexterity to set forward good works, he had one excellent Character for Magistracy, he was a man of a milde and meek spirit. I call this an excellent temper for Magistracy.
And truly beside his Wisdom, Zeal for God, Dexterity to Set forward good works, he had one excellent Character for Magistracy, he was a man of a mild and meek Spirit. I call this an excellent temper for Magistracy.
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If it were not so, the Lord would not have chosen Moses, the meekest man on earth, Numb. 12.3. nor David who was as a weaned childe, to be the Ruler of Israel, Psal. 131.1, 2. Magistrates will meet with many things to provoke passion;
If it were not so, the Lord would not have chosen Moses, the Meekest man on earth, Numb. 12.3. nor David who was as a weaned child, to be the Ruler of Israel, Psalm 131.1, 2. Magistrates will meet with many things to provoke passion;
difficulties in business, multitudes of imployment, cros sand mutinous distempers in ill-disposed people, prophanations and dishonors done to the name of God (which exceedingly stirred Moses himself, Exod. 32.19.) therefore they had need have milde and composed spirits;
difficulties in business, Multitudes of employment, cros sand mutinous distempers in ill-disposed people, profanations and dishonours done to the name of God (which exceedingly stirred Moses himself, Exod 32.19.) Therefore they had need have mild and composed spirits;
And now as he said, oportet imperatorem stantem mori — And another, Episcopum concionantem, that it was honourable for a Commander to die in his Arms, and a Bishop in his Pulpit: So the Lord ordered the death of our dear Brother with this circumstance of honor in it, that he died a Magistrate in his Office;
And now as he said, oportet Imperatorem stantem Mori — And Another, Bishop concionantem, that it was honourable for a Commander to die in his Arms, and a Bishop in his Pulpit: So the Lord ordered the death of our dear Brother with this circumstance of honour in it, that he died a Magistrate in his Office;
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Aaron was stripped of his Sacerdotal Ornaments on the mount, where he was called to die, Num. 20.25, 26. And this our Brother did put off his Robe to put on his Shrowd; his Magistracy yeelded to his mortality.
Aaron was stripped of his Sacerdotal Ornament on the mount, where he was called to die, Num. 20.25, 26. And this our Brother did put off his Robe to put on his Shroud; his Magistracy yielded to his mortality.
whether it be by a Journey or by a Rapture, as Paul was caught up thither, 2 Cor. 12.3, 4. Well, he is with Christ, which is best of all, though we be without him;
whither it be by a Journey or by a Rapture, as Paul was caught up thither, 2 Cor. 12.3, 4. Well, he is with christ, which is best of all, though we be without him;
And the care of the Town must be to testifie their love unto him, with chusing a wise, holy, faithful, zealous man to succeed him, who may carry on those good works, which he had the happiness to begin,
And the care of the Town must be to testify their love unto him, with choosing a wise, holy, faithful, zealous man to succeed him, who may carry on those good works, which he had the happiness to begin,
