The exceeding great comfort and benefit of having walked before God in truth, and with a perfect heart, and of having done that which is good in his sight set forth in several discourses on Isaiah 38. 2, 3 / by Richard Stafford ...
I Have Written and Preached, and (Blessed be God most high that performeth all things for me) have caused to be Printed and Published, (This shall be Written for the Generation to come;
I Have Written and Preached, and (Blessed be God most high that Performeth all things for me) have caused to be Printed and Published, (This shall be Written for the Generation to come;
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if they be rightly and truly managed, were all to the very same end and purpose, To instruct and exhort us, To set our Souls in order for we shall die;
if they be rightly and truly managed, were all to the very same end and purpose, To instruct and exhort us, To Set our Souls in order for we shall die;
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Truly, there cannot be more desired then these two things, For herein is Comprised the whole State of his Duration, both in this World and also in his Passage into the next.
Truly, there cannot be more desired then these two things, For herein is Comprised the Whole State of his Duration, both in this World and also in his Passage into the next.
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for inasmuch as the Spirit saith, Blessed are the Dead that die in the Lord, Rev. 14. 13. We may assuredly gather, that they who live well (as such do who live unto the Lord) will also die well,
for inasmuch as the Spirit Says, Blessed Are the Dead that die in the Lord, Rev. 14. 13. We may assuredly gather, that they who live well (as such do who live unto the Lord) will also die well,
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When I first entred upon my Ministry, I promised unto my Hearers, that I would insist only upon useful and profitable Subjects, which I have observed accordingly,
When I First entered upon my Ministry, I promised unto my Hearers, that I would insist only upon useful and profitable Subject's, which I have observed accordingly,
I do hereby appeal to the several Hearts and Consciences of those who shall Hear or Read this, Can ye think of a more profitable and useful Subject of Discourse then for ye to be put in mind and directed,
I do hereby appeal to the several Hearts and Consciences of those who shall Hear or Read this, Can you think of a more profitable and useful Subject of Discourse then for you to be put in mind and directed,
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The Words of our Text, are Hezekiahs Prayer and Saying unto the Lord, in the presence and hearing of his Prophet, which may be supposed by way of Answer to that message and saying of Isaiah from the Lord unto him, which was, Set thine House in order,
The Words of our Text, Are Hezekiah's Prayer and Saying unto the Lord, in the presence and hearing of his Prophet, which may be supposed by Way of Answer to that message and saying of Isaiah from the Lord unto him, which was, Set thine House in order,
Now what God spake in time past unto Hezekiah by the Prophet, in these last Days he doth speak the same unto each Man or Woman, in his word and by the Ministry thereof, all one,
Now what God spoke in time passed unto Hezekiah by the Prophet, in these last Days he does speak the same unto each Man or Woman, in his word and by the Ministry thereof, all one,
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But to make such a comfortable Answer and Return, is only the distinguishing Lot, and Portion of the Generation of thy Children, the true Saints and Servants of the Lord.
But to make such a comfortable Answer and Return, is only the distinguishing Lot, and Portion of the Generation of thy Children, the true Saints and Servants of the Lord.
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and let my last end be like his, Numbers 23. 10. When yet for all this Good Expression, he did soon after Love the Wages of unrighteousness, 2 Pet. 2. 15. Even so there are in the Wicked and Children of Disobedience, some secret and inward thoughts, that it would be better for them if they did lead a Godly, Obedient and Righteous Life;
and let my last end be like his, Numbers 23. 10. When yet for all this Good Expression, he did soon After Love the Wages of unrighteousness, 2 Pet. 2. 15. Even so there Are in the Wicked and Children of Disobedience, Some secret and inward thoughts, that it would be better for them if they did led a Godly, Obedient and Righteous Life;
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and Appeal to him that is Invisible, and have their own Heart and Conscience within them, Witnessing to the Truth, Reality and Sincerity thereof, Remember now O Lord I beseech thee,
and Appeal to him that is Invisible, and have their own Heart and Conscience within them, Witnessing to the Truth, Reality and Sincerity thereof, remember now Oh Lord I beseech thee,
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but through that abundance of Comfort and Rejoycing, which upon this very same Reflection did hence stream and flow in upon his Soul. For I trow and assure ye, that such a Reflection or Remembrance is better,
but through that abundance of Comfort and Rejoicing, which upon this very same Reflection did hence stream and flow in upon his Soul. For I trow and assure you, that such a Reflection or Remembrance is better,
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Then to have lived in Pleasure on the Earth, to have been wanton, or to have nourished our hearts as in the Day of Slaughter, James 5. 5. For it may be sensibly perceived even now, that the Pleasures of this life (However, sweet they may seem to some in Enjoyment and whilst they were present;
Then to have lived in Pleasure on the Earth, to have been wanton, or to have nourished our hearts as in the Day of Slaughter, James 5. 5. For it may be sensibly perceived even now, that the Pleasures of this life (However, sweet they may seem to Some in Enjoyment and while they were present;
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When a Man comes to die, if he hath heretofore lived in all the Pleasures, Riches and Honour of this World, he is never the better for having had them;
When a Man comes to die, if he hath heretofore lived in all the Pleasures, Riches and Honour of this World, he is never the better for having had them;
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It is probable by these two kinds of Speech, Hezekiah was sick unto Death, then Hezekiah turned his Face towards the Wall, That Hezekiah was at this very time,
It is probable by these two Kinds of Speech, Hezekiah was sick unto Death, then Hezekiah turned his Face towards the Wall, That Hezekiah was At this very time,
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As yet more fully appears by what is after Written, When he had been sick and was recovered of his sickness, ver. 9. And then afterwards, mention is made of his Going up to the House of the Lord, ver. 22. Which he was not able to do whilst he was there.
As yet more Fully appears by what is After Written, When he had been sick and was recovered of his sickness, ver. 9. And then afterwards, mention is made of his Going up to the House of the Lord, ver. 22. Which he was not able to do while he was there.
for our Hope and Comfort, for our Learning and Admonition, that we should also sometimes in thought and supposal, throw our selves before hand upon a Sick and Dying Bed. That is, put the case and imagine it so to our selves,
for our Hope and Comfort, for our Learning and Admonition, that we should also sometime in Thought and supposal, throw our selves before hand upon a Sick and Dying Bed That is, put the case and imagine it so to our selves,
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The one whereof is, This is the sum of all Philosophy (which was given to regulate and make better the manners of Men) If we would be so in our Health,
The one whereof is, This is the sum of all Philosophy (which was given to regulate and make better the manners of Men) If we would be so in our Health,
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In that Revelation which God made unto mankind by and through him, which speak of things that must shortly come to pass, which pertain to the Kingdom of God and also to us Men, both as to what we are now, and what we shall be.
In that Revelation which God made unto mankind by and through him, which speak of things that must shortly come to pass, which pertain to the Kingdom of God and also to us Men, both as to what we Are now, and what we shall be.
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Let there be but the full assurance of Faith concerning these things, and what kind of thoughts will then naturally and necessarily spring up in the Soul, just as that is Gasping,
Let there be but the full assurance of Faith Concerning these things, and what kind of thoughts will then naturally and necessarily spring up in the Soul, just as that is Gasping,
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and she is departing from the Body even quite contrary unto, and vastly different from what we had whilst in the midst of Life, Health, Strength and Vigour.
and she is departing from the Body even quite contrary unto, and vastly different from what we had while in the midst of Life, Health, Strength and Vigour.
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But do but throughly conceive thy self to be once a dying, then the Mind will be upon thè Invisible Things of the other World, whereinto the Soul is just going.
But do but thoroughly conceive thy self to be once a dying, then the Mind will be upon thè Invisible Things of the other World, whereinto the Soul is just going.
They shall not satisfy their Souls, nor fill their Bowels, because it is the stumbling block of their Iniquity, Ezek. 7. 19. The same doth now appear as to all our past foregoing Life, whether it be Twenty, Thirty or Forty Years;
They shall not satisfy their Souls, nor fill their Bowels, Because it is the stumbling block of their Iniquity, Ezekiel 7. 19. The same does now appear as to all our past foregoing Life, whither it be Twenty, Thirty or Forty years;
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Even so we are passing through this world. Vpon the Souls Dissolution, or flight from the Body, the Lightning which moves from East to VVest, in the Twinkling of an Eye, is not quicker in its motion,
Even so we Are passing through this world. Upon the Souls Dissolution, or flight from the Body, the Lightning which moves from East to VVest, in the Twinkling of an Eye, is not quicker in its motion,
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as appears by the Quickness of Thought now, and by sight, the Principal Sense and Operation of our Soul. And when she is Launching out into her Eternal State, All the things of this World, about which we have been busied,
as appears by the Quickness of Thought now, and by sighed, the Principal Sense and Operation of our Soul. And when she is Launching out into her Eternal State, All the things of this World, about which we have been busied,
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and employed so long, will not seem so much, or not much more then a little single mark or token, that stands alone by it self upon a long Road. As we are gathering up our feet in the Bed, in order to yield up the Ghost:
and employed so long, will not seem so much, or not much more then a little single mark or token, that Stands alone by it self upon a long Road. As we Are gathering up our feet in the Bed, in order to yield up the Ghost:
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or a God reconciled and in favour with her, and for an assurance, that now she is to be dislodged from this Tabernacle of Clay, she may be received into Abrahams Bosom, or that she might say truly, Into thy hands I commit my Spirit,
or a God reconciled and in favour with her, and for an assurance, that now she is to be dislodged from this Tabernacle of Clay, she may be received into Abrahams Bosom, or that she might say truly, Into thy hands I commit my Spirit,
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From which again it appears, they being added by way of necessary and consequent Reason thereof, that there is no commending our Spirits into the Hands of God when we come to dye and to give up the Ghost, without God hath first redeemed us by his truth.
From which again it appears, they being added by Way of necessary and consequent Reason thereof, that there is no commending our Spirits into the Hands of God when we come to die and to give up the Ghost, without God hath First redeemed us by his truth.
Now whilst we are in the midst of life and according as the Course of this world stands at this Day, People would reproach such an one to be Melancholy, Mad and Whimsical,
Now while we Are in the midst of life and according as the Course of this world Stands At this Day, People would reproach such an one to be Melancholy, Mad and Whimsical,
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if they did hear any one crying out and Expostulating with the Invisible God, in such a Great Earnestness and Anguish of Spirit from the very real sence and bottom of his Soul,
if they did hear any one crying out and Expostulating with the Invisible God, in such a Great Earnestness and Anguish of Spirit from the very real sense and bottom of his Soul,
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or I know you not, depart from me, thou worker of Iniquity. Go away thou Accursed Creature into Everlasting Punishment, Prepared for the Devil and his Angels.
or I know you not, depart from me, thou worker of Iniquity. Go away thou Accursed Creature into Everlasting Punishment, Prepared for the devil and his Angels.
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And as the Bridegroom Rejoyceth over a Bride, 〈 ◊ 〉 shall thy God Rejoyce over thee, Isa. 62. 5. For then it 〈 ◊ 〉 upon Death, which is the loosening and dissolution of other 〈 ◊ 〉, that the Souls of the Righteous are Married and United ••to God.
And as the Bridegroom Rejoiceth over a Bride, 〈 ◊ 〉 shall thy God Rejoice over thee, Isaiah 62. 5. For then it 〈 ◊ 〉 upon Death, which is the loosening and dissolution of other 〈 ◊ 〉, that the Souls of the Righteous Are Married and United ••to God.
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let not those who are Aliens to the Commonwealth of Israel, and not in Covenant with God, ever think to receive or to come in for to share and partake of these Good and Comfortable things:
let not those who Are Aliens to the Commonwealth of Israel, and not in Covenant with God, ever think to receive or to come in for to share and partake of these Good and Comfortable things:
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For as before observ'd, there is no commending of our Spirits when we come to dye) into the Hands of God, without having been Redeemed by him from Sin and Guilt, from the vain Conversation and Corruption that is in the World, from Satan and his Temptations.
For as before observed, there is no commending of our Spirits when we come to die) into the Hands of God, without having been Redeemed by him from since and Gilded, from the vain Conversation and Corruption that is in the World, from Satan and his Temptations.
So it is here, in Micah 6. 6, 7, 8. Take them all together, there is no Agreement or Peace to be made with the Lord (no, not with those Great, Many and Near Offers and Overtures there mentioned) without following that which is good,
So it is Here, in micah 6. 6, 7, 8. Take them all together, there is no Agreement or Peace to be made with the Lord (no, not with those Great, Many and Near Offers and Overtures there mentioned) without following that which is good,
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or to make Atonement or Expectation for it, but to come into Covenant with God, and not to break it again, but to observe it, according to what is written:
or to make Atonement or Expectation for it, but to come into Covenant with God, and not to break it again, but to observe it, according to what is written:
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N•t according to the Covenant that I made with their Fathers, in the Day that I took them by the Hand, to bring them out of the Land of Egypt, which Covenant they brake, although I was an Husband unto them, saith the Lord.
N•t according to the Covenant that I made with their Father's, in the Day that I took them by the Hand, to bring them out of the Land of Egypt, which Covenant they brake, although I was an Husband unto them, Says the Lord.
(This confirms the Truth of what was before spoken.) But this shall be the Covenant that I will make with the House of Israel, After those Days saith the Lord, I will put my Law in their inward Parts,
(This confirms the Truth of what was before spoken.) But this shall be the Covenant that I will make with the House of Israel, After those Days Says the Lord, I will put my Law in their inward Parts,
There is no other way under Heaven given unto Men, whereby they must be saved: To this do all the Scriptures, both Law and Prophets, Christ and Apostles give witness.
There is no other Way under Heaven given unto Men, whereby they must be saved: To this do all the Scriptures, both Law and prophets, christ and Apostles give witness.
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If the God of Truth hath Redeemed us, and Delivered us from the Hand of our Enemies, it is, that we might serve him without Fear, in Holiness and Righteousness before him all the Days of our Life.
If the God of Truth hath Redeemed us, and Delivered us from the Hand of our Enemies, it is, that we might serve him without fear, in Holiness and Righteousness before him all the Days of our Life.
23. 20. Hereupon his own Reason (for the like Reasoning and Truth runs throughout all the things of God) might have told and acquainted him, that it is impossible to dye the Death of the Righteous, without having lived the Life of the Righteous;
23. 20. Hereupon his own Reason (for the like Reasoning and Truth runs throughout all the things of God) might have told and acquainted him, that it is impossible to die the Death of the Righteous, without having lived the Life of the Righteous;
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inasmuch as the Denomination is taken from the greater Part. And seeing that the Order, Decree and Purpose of God stands on this wi•e, The Righteous hath hope in his Death, Prov. 14. 32. Such must have been Righteous before their Death;
inasmuch as the Denomination is taken from the greater Part. And seeing that the Order, decree and Purpose of God Stands on this wi•e, The Righteous hath hope in his Death, Curae 14. 32. Such must have been Righteous before their Death;
and how desirable indeed it was to dye the Death of the Righteous, yet that he should presently hereupon love the Wages of Ʋnrighteousness, which he might conclude would cut him off,
and how desirable indeed it was to die the Death of the Righteous, yet that he should presently hereupon love the Wages of Ʋnrighteousness, which he might conclude would Cut him off,
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And so as Rabshakeh could speak in the Person of his Master, for thus saith the King of Assyria, Make an Agreement with me by a Present, and come out to me.
And so as Rabshakeh could speak in the Person of his Master, for thus Says the King of Assyria, Make an Agreement with me by a Present, and come out to me.
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for they have fallaciously Reasoned and Perswaded the People, that what was given unto them this way, was making a Present unto the Lord, and consequently an A•tonement for their Sins.
for they have fallaciously Reasoned and Persuaded the People, that what was given unto them this Way, was making a Present unto the Lord, and consequently an A•tonement for their Sins.
But all this will not do, for i• one should go yet further, and as those who gave up their Children unto Moloch, so they would give up their very Children which came out of their very Bowels as Sacrifices to appease God, their first Born for their Transgression,
But all this will not do, for i• one should go yet further, and as those who gave up their Children unto Moloch, so they would give up their very Children which Come out of their very Bowels as Sacrifices to appease God, their First Born for their Transgression,
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and the fulness thereof? But this is more than all the Sacrifices and Alms in the World, which make so great an outward shew and noise, to walk humbly with thy God;
and the fullness thereof? But this is more than all the Sacrifices and Alms in the World, which make so great an outward show and noise, to walk humbly with thy God;
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For we may let God alone to do as to that, even according to the Words of his Covenant and Truth, (provided always that we be and continue in Covenant with him) For I will be merciful to their Ʋnrighteousness,
For we may let God alone to do as to that, even according to the Words of his Covenant and Truth, (provided always that we be and continue in Covenant with him) For I will be merciful to their Ʋnrighteousness,
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and their Sins and Iniquities will I remember no more, Heb. 8. 12. Most Precious and Comfortable Words, which I had rather in truth to belong unto me,
and their Sins and Iniquities will I Remember no more, Hebrew 8. 12. Most Precious and Comfortable Words, which I had rather in truth to belong unto me,
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when through the Passage or Entry of Death we come to appear before him, but to have lived unto the same invisible God, to have served him with our whole Heart,
when through the Passage or Entry of Death we come to appear before him, but to have lived unto the same invisible God, to have served him with our Whole Heart,
These are Truths of great importance, and necessary to be Understood aright, and done accordingly, that Souls may no longer Shipwrack and be lost upon those deceitful and broken Planks:
These Are Truths of great importance, and necessary to be Understood aright, and done accordingly, that Souls may no longer Shipwreck and be lost upon those deceitful and broken Planks:
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But the other deceit if trusted and relied on will involve them into Everlasting Destruction, from the presence of the Lord and the Glory of his Power.
But the other deceit if trusted and relied on will involve them into Everlasting Destruction, from the presence of the Lord and the Glory of his Power.
Altho' some, yea, too many of that kind of outward worldly Priesthood now among us, (Who heal the hurt of the Daughter of my People slightly, crying, Peace, Peace, when there is no Peace) Will also huddle up the matter after their rate,
Although Some, yea, too many of that kind of outward worldly Priesthood now among us, (Who heal the hurt of the Daughter of my People slightly, crying, Peace, Peace, when there is no Peace) Will also huddle up the matter After their rate,
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yet even the•• might have Learned better and more faithful dealing fro• that afore-mentioned saying of corrupt Balaam, (for h•• fault and failure only was, that he spake well but did ill• Behold I have received Commandment to Bless,
yet even the•• might have Learned better and more faithful dealing fro• that aforementioned saying of corrupt balaam, (for h•• fault and failure only was, that he spoke well but did ill• Behold I have received Commandment to Bless,
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So it is on the other han• where we Ministers have received Commandment to Curs• or to speak evil, (As Cursed are all they that err from hi• Commandments) Or where he hath threatned to Punish•• there God hath Cursed and Threatned,
So it is on the other han• where we Ministers have received Commandment to Curs• or to speak evil, (As Cursed Are all they that err from hi• commandments) Or where he hath threatened to Punish•• there God hath Cursed and Threatened,
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I heard once a Minister of the Dissenting sort (wh• commonly are more faithful herein then those of th• Church Ministry) say, that several People who had lived Ungodly and Ignorant Lives, would send for him whe• they lay upon their Death Beds.
I herd once a Minister of the Dissenting sort (wh• commonly Are more faithful herein then those of th• Church Ministry) say, that several People who had lived Ungodly and Ignorant Lives, would send for him whe• they lay upon their Death Beds.
when lying in those sore and last Agonies o• Soul. But it would have been in him a sinful Corruption• if he should have Perverted the Word of God and took it for that end as he did not;
when lying in those soar and last Agonies o• Soul. But it would have been in him a sinful Corruption• if he should have Perverted the Word of God and took it for that end as he did not;
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Herein this Minister (who probably now is a Partaker of the Truth of the former Verse, he being at this time gone off from the Stage of the Earth) shewed himself a Workman approved of God, Dividing the Word of Truth aright,
Herein this Minister (who probably now is a Partaker of the Truth of the former Verse, he being At this time gone off from the Stage of the Earth) showed himself a Workman approved of God, Dividing the Word of Truth aright,
And indeed, any one that rightly knows and understands the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, doth also find, that the whole Design, Order, Drift and Tendency, of all that is Written in the whole Scripture, stands on this wise, They that have done Good, shall come forth unto the Resurrection of Life,
And indeed, any one that rightly knows and understands the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God, does also find, that the Whole Design, Order, Drift and Tendency, of all that is Written in the Whole Scripture, Stands on this wise, They that have done Good, shall come forth unto the Resurrection of Life,
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and they that have done Evil, unto the Resurrection of Damnation, John 5. 29. For we must all appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ, that every one may receive the things done in the Body, according to that he hath done, whither it be Good or Bad. So that only a Godly Righteous and Sober Life,
and they that have done Evil, unto the Resurrection of Damnation, John 5. 29. For we must all appear before the Judgement Seat of christ, that every one may receive the things done in the Body, according to that he hath done, whither it be Good or Bad. So that only a Godly Righteous and Sobrium Life,
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For tho' the common deceit, which each Man hath in the deep of his heart (which also is intimated to them to their own Danger and Loss, by those who take upon them the Office of Preaching Repentance and Remission of sins) that People may turn from their Iniquities some time hereafter, a little before their Death.
For though the Common deceit, which each Man hath in the deep of his heart (which also is intimated to them to their own Danger and Loss, by those who take upon them the Office of Preaching Repentance and Remission of Sins) that People may turn from their Iniquities Some time hereafter, a little before their Death.
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But certainly, this is quite to leave the Principles of the Doctrine of Christ, to go backwards to Imperfection, not laying again but utterly overthrowing,
But Certainly, this is quite to leave the Principles of the Doctrine of christ, to go backwards to Imperfection, not laying again but utterly overthrowing,
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for they require that, We observe to do his Statutes and Judgments all the Days that we live upon the Earth, Deut. 12. 1. That we serve God without fear, in Holiness and Righteousness before him all the Days of our Life, Luke 1. 74, 75. And however, it shall be distributed unto the other sort as to Acceptation or Pardon,
for they require that, We observe to do his Statutes and Judgments all the Days that we live upon the Earth, Deuteronomy 12. 1. That we serve God without Fear, in Holiness and Righteousness before him all the Days of our Life, Lycia 1. 74, 75. And however, it shall be distributed unto the other sort as to Acceptation or Pardon,
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yet surely, I know it shall be better with them that fear God, which fear before him and turned from their Iniquities and kept his Commandments in those Days of their flesh,
yet surely, I know it shall be better with them that Fear God, which Fear before him and turned from their Iniquities and kept his commandments in those Days of their Flesh,
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altho' they do take upon them the office and continue in the Exercise thereof, after the Law and Commandment, the Ordinances and Institutions of Men.
although they do take upon them the office and continue in the Exercise thereof, After the Law and Commandment, the Ordinances and Institutions of Men.
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Conceive your selves before-hand, and whilst in Health let us in serious thought throw our selves upon a Dying Bed, just gasping and breathing out our very last;
Conceive your selves beforehand, and while in Health let us in serious Thought throw our selves upon a Dying Bed, just gasping and breathing out our very last;
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and did you ever hear of any one that could then say seriously and throughly, It is vain to serve God, and what Profit is it that we have kept his Ordinances,
and did you ever hear of any one that could then say seriously and thoroughly, It is vain to serve God, and what Profit is it that we have kept his Ordinances,
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and that we have walked mournfully before the Lord of Hosts? Doth it not then rather seem on the other hand, It was vain that we have not served God more.
and that we have walked mournfully before the Lord of Hosts? Does it not then rather seem on the other hand, It was vain that we have not served God more.
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whereof we shall perceive somewhat more, as we come near to the end of our Hope, the Day of Death, which is indeed to the Children and Servants of God, the Birth-Day of Immortality.
whereof we shall perceive somewhat more, as we come near to the end of our Hope, the Day of Death, which is indeed to the Children and Servants of God, the Birth-Day of Immortality.
Therefore only it is, that we have not more Profit, because we did not so much as we should, walk Mournfully; but we should have walked yet more closely before the Lord of Hosts.
Therefore only it is, that we have not more Profit, Because we did not so much as we should, walk Mournfully; but we should have walked yet more closely before the Lord of Hosts.
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we have heard of Thousands sad Examples on the other Hand, crying out upon their Death-beds of the Misery and Deceitfulness of Sin, with Anguish, Bitterness and Vexation of Spirit, that ever they themselves should give way unto it,
we have herd of Thousands sad Examples on the other Hand, crying out upon their Deathbeds of the Misery and Deceitfulness of since, with Anguish, Bitterness and Vexation of Spirit, that ever they themselves should give Way unto it,
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Either so many Days or Hours were spent in Hearing, or Reading, or Meditating on the Word of God, in his Law doth he meditate Day and Night, Psal. 1. 2. Item, So many Hours in Worship and Prayer.
Either so many Days or Hours were spent in Hearing, or Reading, or Meditating on the Word of God, in his Law does he meditate Day and Night, Psalm 1. 2. Item, So many Hours in Worship and Prayer.
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Item, So many Hours in Honest Labour in our Trade or Employment, which is a complying with that Prime Ordinance of God, In the Sweat of thy Face shalt thou eat thy Bread, till thou return unto the Ground, Gen. 3. 19.
Item, So many Hours in Honest Labour in our Trade or Employment, which is a complying with that Prime Ordinance of God, In the Sweat of thy Face shalt thou eat thy Bred, till thou return unto the Ground, Gen. 3. 19.
Imprimis, So many Hours spent in serving divers Lusts and Pleasures. Item, So many Hours in Cards and Dice, and in other vain and unnecessary Recreations.
Imprimis, So many Hours spent in serving diverse Lustiest and Pleasures. Item, So many Hours in Cards and Dice, and in other vain and unnecessary Recreations.
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Item, So many Hours in Stage-Plays. Item, So many Hours in Taverns or Ale-Houses. Item, So many Hours expended in serving of Mammon, Covetousness, and getting of unjust Gain.
Item, So many Hours in Stageplays. Item, So many Hours in Taverns or Ale-Houses. Item, So many Hours expended in serving of Mammon, Covetousness, and getting of unjust Gain.
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Seeing we must all unavoidably give Account for so many Sabbaths as we have had, Will it not tend to better Account to have spent the remaining Hours thereof after the Publick Worship is over, in Hearing the Scriptures,
Seeing we must all avoidable give Account for so many Sabbaths as we have had, Will it not tend to better Account to have spent the remaining Hours thereof After the Public Worship is over, in Hearing the Scriptures,
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and what Truths do flow from them? (for on the Sabbath-day, besides the double Burnt Offering, was to be a continual Burut Offering, Numb. 28. 9, 10. The Holy Ghost thereby signifying, that that Day was to be wholly and throughly spent in the immediate worship of God,
and what Truths do flow from them? (for on the Sabbath-day, beside the double Burned Offering, was to be a continual Burut Offering, Numb. 28. 9, 10. The Holy Ghost thereby signifying, that that Day was to be wholly and thoroughly spent in the immediate worship of God,
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Or the very same Time expended in Worldly Company, and therein speaking their own Words, contrary to Isa. 58. 13. Or in Carnal Perambulation in the Fields.
Or the very same Time expended in Worldly Company, and therein speaking their own Words, contrary to Isaiah 58. 13. Or in Carnal Perambulation in the Fields.
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As Isaac went out to Meditate, (in the Margent there it is to Pray) in the Fi•ld at Eventide, Gen. 24. 63. So it seems to be no Sin to walk out into the Fields in the Evening of the Sabbath,
As Isaac went out to Meditate, (in the Margin there it is to Pray) in the Fi•ld At Eventide, Gen. 24. 63. So it seems to be no since to walk out into the Fields in the Evening of the Sabbath,
or standing by the Walls, or in the Doors of the Houses, Ezek. 33. 30. when they will not go to hear what is the Word that cometh forth from the Lord,
or standing by the Walls, or in the Doors of the Houses, Ezekiel 33. 30. when they will not go to hear what is the Word that comes forth from the Lord,
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But lest it should seem somewhat too trivial to men• tron or rehearse these things, We may read somewhat alik• to this, in 2 Sam. 6. 14, 15, 16. And David danced befor• the Lord wi•h all his might,
But lest it should seem somewhat too trivial to men• tron or rehearse these things, We may read somewhat alik• to this, in 2 Sam. 6. 14, 15, 16. And David danced befor• the Lord wi•h all his might,
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David was here so far from being discouraged at this sarcastical kind of Saying, that he 〈 ◊ 〉 more confirmed in his Duty, I will play before the Lord, will be more vile then thus,
David was Here so Far from being discouraged At this sarcastical kind of Saying, that he 〈 ◊ 〉 more confirmed in his Duty, I will play before the Lord, will be more vile then thus,
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Even so will I Preach Righteousness in this little Congregation (for that no more are gathered together, that is the Sin and Fault of those who refuse to come;
Even so will I Preach Righteousness in this little Congregation (for that no more Are gathered together, that is the since and Fault of those who refuse to come;
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and things which are despised, hath God chosen, 1 Cor. 1. 27, 28. All those afore-mentioned Imaginations of Pride, will vanish and disappear utterly, and seem as nothing upon a Death-bed.
and things which Are despised, hath God chosen, 1 Cor. 1. 27, 28. All those aforementioned Imaginations of Pride, will vanish and disappear utterly, and seem as nothing upon a Deathbed.
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As a Dream when one awaketh, so O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their Image, Psal. 73. 20. The Lord of Hosts hath purposed it, to stain the Pride of all Glory,
As a Dream when one awakes, so Oh Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their Image, Psalm 73. 20. The Lord of Hosts hath purposed it, to stain the Pride of all Glory,
As Socrates (that real Martyr for the one God, against the vain Polutheism of the Gentiles) told his Judges immediately after they had passed the Sentence of Death upon him, I go away to die,
As Socrates (that real Martyr for the one God, against the vain Polytheism of the Gentiles) told his Judges immediately After they had passed the Sentence of Death upon him, I go away to die,
and ye will continue a little longer in your Contempt of Gods Word and Commandment, in your going on according to the fashion and course of this World,
and you will continue a little longer in your Contempt of God's Word and Commandment, in your going on according to the fashion and course of this World,
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But the same Word of God, which speaks not one Tittle of Good of this kind of Conversation and manner of Acting, doth make known to me, that as long as I continue faithful in his Service,
But the same Word of God, which speaks not one Tittle of Good of this kind of Conversation and manner of Acting, does make known to me, that as long as I continue faithful in his Service,
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In a word, Let People do so in all the several things pertaining to God, as they will wish they had done when they come to be Sick unto Death, or in a dying Day;
In a word, Let People do so in all the several things pertaining to God, as they will wish they had done when they come to be Sick unto Death, or in a dying Day;
And so when we here Read, that Hezekiah turned his Face towards the Wall, and Prayed unto the Lord, some Use and Word of Instruction is hereby conveyed and made known unto us,
And so when we Here Read, that Hezekiah turned his Face towards the Wall, and Prayed unto the Lord, Some Use and Word of Instruction is hereby conveyed and made known unto us,
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and in all Places, but yet more especially in and amidst the Worship of God, we should turn away our Eyes from so much as beholding other Men and Women;
and in all Places, but yet more especially in and amid the Worship of God, we should turn away our Eyes from so much as beholding other Men and Women;
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and worship in our Soul. And this I speak for your own Profit, and that you may attend unto the Lord without Distraction, 1 Cor. 7. 35. It is the manner of some, to shut their Eyes in Prayer, to hinder and prevent themselves the more from Wandring and Distraction, in looking on outward Objects:
and worship in our Soul. And this I speak for your own Profit, and that you may attend unto the Lord without Distraction, 1 Cor. 7. 35. It is the manner of Some, to shut their Eyes in Prayer, to hinder and prevent themselves the more from Wandering and Distraction, in looking on outward Objects:
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But Satan who hinders still, can and also doth fill the Mind with other Thoughts and inward Phantosms, that unless the Mind be more intent upon him that is Invisible,
But Satan who hinders still, can and also does fill the Mind with other Thoughts and inward Phantasms, that unless the Mind be more intent upon him that is Invisible,
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and also upon Invisible things, still it will be distracted. And so it may be on the other Hand, as Balaam fell into a Trance, but having his Eyes open;
and also upon Invisible things, still it will be distracted. And so it may be on the other Hand, as balaam fell into a Trance, but having his Eyes open;
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so one may altogether as well pray unto the unseen God with his Eyes open, whom his visible works do yet more put in mind of, especially if we lift up our Eyes to him that dwelleth in the Heavens, altogether as well as when they are shut, provided always that we turn our Face to the Wall;
so one may altogether as well pray unto the unseen God with his Eyes open, whom his visible works do yet more put in mind of, especially if we lift up our Eyes to him that dwells in the Heavens, altogether as well as when they Are shut, provided always that we turn our Face to the Wall;
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At the first hearing of that Message, when Hezekiah thereupon turned his Face to the Wall, in probability, he thought that then he was to go out of this World;
At the First hearing of that Message, when Hezekiah thereupon turned his Face to the Wall, in probability, he Thought that then he was to go out of this World;
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Like as when News was told them of the Death of Lazarus, then said Thomas which is called Didymus, unto his Fellow Disciples, Let us also go, that we may dye with him.
Like as when News was told them of the Death of Lazarus, then said Thomas which is called Didymus, unto his Fellow Disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him.
Isaiah •riteth, that the Multitude of the City shall •e forsaken 〈 ◊ 〉 •nd Jeremiah wisheth for a lodge in the Wilderness, that he •ight get out from the Assembly of Treacherous Men.
Isaiah •riteth, that the Multitude of the city shall •e forsaken 〈 ◊ 〉 •nd Jeremiah wishes for a lodge in the Wilderness, that he •ight get out from the Assembly of Treacherous Men.
What are all the Men of the World unto us, just •t the time when we are Sick unto Death? It is sufficient •o have turned unto them when we were in the midst of •ife,
What Are all the Men of the World unto us, just •t the time when we Are Sick unto Death? It is sufficient •o have turned unto them when we were in the midst of •ife,
So contrariwise Hezekiah upon his Sick Bed, did not turn away his Face towards the Wall, out of any dislike to Isaiah, for here they were both of a Principle, that is, both Godly, but Saul was Ungodly.
So contrariwise Hezekiah upon his Sick Bed, did not turn away his Face towards the Wall, out of any dislike to Isaiah, for Here they were both of a Principle, that is, both Godly, but Saul was Ungodly.
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But here again it is true, that as it is written, Ʋnto which of the Saints wilt thou turn thee? So it is upon a Dying Bed, the bare having the Company of the Saints, o• even of the Prophets of the Lord (although they are better Company than others) yet this will not stand the dying person in such stead, unless his own Life hath been Holy before, and unless Himself hath obeyed the Voice of the Word of the Lord, throughout his past foregoing Life, by the mouth of the same Prophets.
But Here again it is true, that as it is written, Ʋnto which of the Saints wilt thou turn thee? So it is upon a Dying Bed, the bore having the Company of the Saints, o• even of the prophets of the Lord (although they Are better Company than Others) yet this will not stand the dying person in such stead, unless his own Life hath been Holy before, and unless Himself hath obeyed the Voice of the Word of the Lord, throughout his past foregoing Life, by the Mouth of the same prophets.
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The Son shall not bear the Iniquity of the Father, neither shall the Father bear the Iniquity of the Son. The Righteousness of the Righteous shall be upon him,
The Son shall not bear the Iniquity of the Father, neither shall the Father bear the Iniquity of the Son. The Righteousness of the Righteous shall be upon him,
Probably King Hezekiah knew this, That neither the Holiness nor Godliness of Isaiah, nor yet of all the People within his Realm and Dominion, would avail as to him,
Probably King Hezekiah knew this, That neither the Holiness nor Godliness of Isaiah, nor yet of all the People within his Realm and Dominion, would avail as to him,
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Yea, They will be justified by it, who could not be justified by the Righteousness and Obedience of all their other Fellow-Creatures throughout the world:
Yea, They will be justified by it, who could not be justified by the Righteousness and obedience of all their other Fellow-Creatures throughout the world:
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Even so by the Righteousness of One, the Free Gift came upon all Men to Justification to Life, Rom. 5. 18. And so his Righteousness was imputed to David, Hezekiah, and all the Good Men that were ever living upon the Earth before,
Even so by the Righteousness of One, the Free Gift Come upon all Men to Justification to Life, Rom. 5. 18. And so his Righteousness was imputed to David, Hezekiah, and all the Good Men that were ever living upon the Earth before,
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We must severally, and every one of us stand upon our own Legs, when we come to stand in the latter days on the Earth, and when every one of us are to receive for the deeds done in the Body.
We must severally, and every one of us stand upon our own Legs, when we come to stand in the latter days on the Earth, and when every one of us Are to receive for the Deeds done in the Body.
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What others have done, what is that to thee? Look to thine own self? for according as thy particular Deeds (and not others) have been, either Good or Evil, thou shalt be particularly recompenced.
What Others have done, what is that to thee? Look to thine own self? for according as thy particular deeds (and not Others) have been, either Good or Evil, thou shalt be particularly recompensed.
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For though Judas had committed this sin of betraying the Innocent blood to please the Chief Priests and Elders, yet we hence see, That when he came once to be in Extremity of Conscience, and he was drawing near to God to suffer for this his Evil Deed, what a short, slighting and vexations kind of Answer did he receive from them;
For though Judas had committed this since of betraying the Innocent blood to please the Chief Priests and Elders, yet we hence see, That when he Come once to be in Extremity of Conscience, and he was drawing near to God to suffer for this his Evil Deed, what a short, slighting and vexations kind of Answer did he receive from them;
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So that if People commit the one, they must of unavoidable consequent have the other, although in thought and desire they would fain let alone and escape it.
So that if People commit the one, they must of unavoidable consequent have the other, although in Thought and desire they would fain let alone and escape it.
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So it is usual for sinners upon their Death Beds to hate their Whores, their Drunken Companions and such like, with whom they have been Partakers in any Sin or Iniquity.
So it is usual for Sinners upon their Death Beds to hate their Whores, their Drunken Sodales and such like, with whom they have been Partakers in any since or Iniquity.
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So that even upon that Account, there is an Actual Inclination upon our Death Bed, to turn away our Face from our Fellow Creatures, who are to survive a little longer.
So that even upon that Account, there is an Actual Inclination upon our Death Bed, to turn away our Face from our Fellow Creatures, who Are to survive a little longer.
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Put not your trust in Princes, nor in the Son of Man, in whom there is no help, Psal. 146. 3. In the Margent it is salvation, which signifies safety or preservation.
Put not your trust in Princes, nor in the Son of Man, in whom there is no help, Psalm 146. 3. In the Margin it is salvation, which signifies safety or preservation.
For that mind which would pray unto him, should cast off and be clear from the thoughts of all other things, the more to engage his heart to approach unto the Lord, which the more it is done, it is 〈 ◊ 〉 much a greater obligation unto the Lord,
For that mind which would pray unto him, should cast off and be clear from the thoughts of all other things, the more to engage his heart to approach unto the Lord, which the more it is done, it is 〈 ◊ 〉 much a greater obligation unto the Lord,
As it is Written, He that teac•eth Man Knowledge, shall not He know? So He that giveth to Man Memory or Remembrance, shall not He Remember? And as it is there again Written, The Lor• knoweth the Thoughts of Man, that they are Vanity.
As it is Written, He that teac•eth Man Knowledge, shall not He know? So He that gives to Man Memory or Remembrance, shall not He remember? And as it is there again Written, The Lor• Knoweth the Thoughts of Man, that they Are Vanity.
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He beholdeth all the Sons of Men, from the plac• of his Habitation. He looketh upon all the Inhabitants of th• Earth: He fashioneth their Hearts alike;
He beholdeth all the Sons of Men, from the plac• of his Habitation. He looks upon all the Inhabitants of th• Earth: He fashioneth their Hearts alike;
Go• knoweth all things, which shews also, that he remember• (for Remembrece is a Knowledge and keeping in Mind 〈 ◊ 〉 past things) all things that have been done on this Eart• by all the Creatures and Things therein.
Go• Knoweth all things, which shows also, that he remember• (for Remembrece is a Knowledge and keeping in Mind 〈 ◊ 〉 past things) all things that have been done on this Eart• by all the Creatures and Things therein.
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And so seeing that God knows a•• Things, and Remembers all Things in all Persons an• Creatures, What need had therefore Hezekiah, or any other of the Saints and Servants of the Lord, to pra• unto him in that manner of Speech, Remember me Lord, with the favour thou bearest unto thy People, Psal 126. 4. Lord Remember David, and all his Affliction• Whereas God doth and will Remember, without being prayed unto for so to do.
And so seeing that God knows a•• Things, and Remembers all Things in all Persons an• Creatures, What need had Therefore Hezekiah, or any other of the Saints and Servants of the Lord, to pra• unto him in that manner of Speech, remember me Lord, with the favour thou bearest unto thy People, Psalm 126. 4. Lord remember David, and all his Affliction• Whereas God does and will remember, without being prayed unto for so to do.
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But as to this the Lord doth speak by Ezekiel, that tho' He would do such a thing for Israel, yet for all that, He would be enquired of by Israel for that thing.
But as to this the Lord does speak by Ezekielem, that though He would do such a thing for Israel, yet for all that, He would be inquired of by Israel for that thing.
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Both in obedience to his Commandment of Calling on his Name, as also to shew forth that dependance, subjection and desire, which the Creature hath after the same from his Creator.
Both in Obedience to his Commandment of Calling on his Name, as also to show forth that dependence, subjection and desire, which the Creature hath After the same from his Creator.
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But it is neither convenient nor yet necessary, to kee• by us any Catalogue at all of our several good Deed• for God himself will keep a true, faithful and exact Register of them:
But it is neither convenient nor yet necessary, to kee• by us any Catalogue At all of our several good Deed• for God himself will keep a true, faithful and exact Register of them:
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For God is not Ʋnrighteous to forget yo• Work and labour of Love, which you have shewed towar• his Name, in that ye have ministred to the Saints, and 〈 ◊ 〉 minister, Heb. 6. 10. Not the least good deed, even to 〈 ◊ 〉 Cup of cold Water ministred unto one in the Name of a D•ciple of Christ, Mat. 10. 42. shall be forgotten, nor 〈 ◊ 〉 pa•s unrewarded before God.
For God is not Ʋnrighteous to forget yo• Work and labour of Love, which you have showed towar• his Name, in that you have ministered to the Saints, and 〈 ◊ 〉 minister, Hebrew 6. 10. Not the least good deed, even to 〈 ◊ 〉 Cup of cold Water ministered unto one in the Name of a D•ciple of christ, Mathew 10. 42. shall be forgotten, nor 〈 ◊ 〉 pa•s unrewarded before God.
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for thou Lord, only knowest all that 〈 ◊ 〉 in the hearts of all the Children of Men) so he remembe• all our Sins and Evil Deeds, from the greatest to the lea•• of them.
for thou Lord, only Knowest all that 〈 ◊ 〉 in the hearts of all the Children of Men) so he remembe• all our Sins and Evil deeds, from the greatest to the lea•• of them.
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Thou hast set our Iniquities before thee, and 〈 ◊ 〉 secret Sins in the Light of thy Countenance, Psal. 90. 〈 ◊ 〉 For God shall bring every Work into judgment, with eve• secret things, whither it be good or bad, Eccles. 12. 14. 〈 ◊ 〉 order to do which, he must of necessity remember ea•• and every one of both sorts, which again is as certai• as that he knows all things;
Thou hast Set our Iniquities before thee, and 〈 ◊ 〉 secret Sins in the Light of thy Countenance, Psalm 90. 〈 ◊ 〉 For God shall bring every Work into judgement, with eve• secret things, whither it be good or bad, Eccles. 12. 14. 〈 ◊ 〉 order to do which, he must of necessity Remember ea•• and every one of both sorts, which again is as certai• as that he knows all things;
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but then indeed we should have a continued sense and knowledge of God seeing us, which should engage us to exceeding Cautiousness and Circumspection in all Godly, Righteous and Sober living.
but then indeed we should have a continued sense and knowledge of God seeing us, which should engage us to exceeding Cautiousness and Circumspection in all Godly, Righteous and Sobrium living.
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For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary, from Heaven did the Lord behold the Earth, Psal. 102. 19. Even so we should with the Eye of Faith,
For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary, from Heaven did the Lord behold the Earth, Psalm 102. 19. Even so we should with the Eye of Faith,
and with the Eyes of our understanding being enlightened, Eye him continually as he sits above on his Throne, in the High and Lofty Place, the Inhabitation of Eternity.
and with the Eyes of our understanding being enlightened, Eye him continually as he sits above on his Throne, in the High and Lofty Place, the Inhabitation of Eternity.
Behold, as the Eyes of Servants look unto the hand of their Masters, and as the Eyes of a Maiden unto the hand of her Mistress 〈 ◊ 〉 So our Eyes wait upon the Lord our God,
Behold, as the Eyes of Servants look unto the hand of their Masters, and as the Eyes of a Maiden unto the hand of her Mistress 〈 ◊ 〉 So our Eyes wait upon the Lord our God,
After the Fruits and Effects thereof are reckoned up, in Heb. 11. It is said in an observable manner of Moses, By faith He forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the King;
After the Fruits and Effects thereof Are reckoned up, in Hebrew 11. It is said in an observable manner of Moses, By faith He forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the King;
This is a constant Lesson of Instruction and Admonition to us, upon whom the ends of the World are come, that by faith we should in like manner forsake and not give way unto the Pleasures of sin for a season, nor yet the Titillations of Lust,
This is a constant lesson of Instruction and Admonition to us, upon whom the ends of the World Are come, that by faith we should in like manner forsake and not give Way unto the Pleasures of since for a season, nor yet the Titillations of Lust,
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As all things are naked and opened unto the Eyes of him with whom w• have to do, Hell and Destruction are before the Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 how much more then the Hearts of the Children of Men• Prov. 15. 11. So all People, both Godly and Ungodly, Righteous and Wicked, Saint and Sinner, they do al• walk in the sight and presence of the Invisible God.
As all things Are naked and opened unto the Eyes of him with whom w• have to do, Hell and Destruction Are before the Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 how much more then the Hearts of the Children of Men• Curae 15. 11. So all People, both Godly and Ungodly, Righteous and Wicked, Saint and Sinner, they do al• walk in the sighed and presence of the Invisible God.
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But the Ungody and Wicked, and Sinners do walk only (leaving out the Particle as) in the sight and presence of the Invisible God, For Hell is Naked before him, and Destruction hath no covering.
But the Ungody and Wicked, and Sinners do walk only (leaving out the Particle as) in the sighed and presence of the Invisible God, For Hell is Naked before him, and Destruction hath no covering.
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In no wise) but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine Eyes, Psal. 50. 21. Things will then appear vastly different over what they do now.
In no wise) but I will reprove thee, and Set them in order before thine Eyes, Psalm 50. 21. Things will then appear vastly different over what they do now.
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Which will press down the Souls of those that are Loaded and Encompassed therewith into the lowermost parts of the Earth, the Land of Darkness and of the shadow of Death, where no Light is of Comfort or Freedom from misery.
Which will press down the Souls of those that Are Loaded and Encompassed therewith into the lowermost parts of the Earth, the Land of Darkness and of the shadow of Death, where no Light is of Comfort or Freedom from misery.
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but it will not be altogether so, to have it then said unto them, Son, Remember that thou in thy life time receivedst thy Good things, Luke 16. 15. For this will be but so much the more Torment,
but it will not be altogether so, to have it then said unto them, Son, remember that thou in thy life time Received thy Good things, Lycia 16. 15. For this will be but so much the more Torment,
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How much she hath Glorified her self and lived Deliciously, so much Torment and Sorrow give her, Rev. 18. 7. So it will be meted out, Adjusted and Proportioned in the future State of the Restitution and Distribution of all things.
How much she hath Glorified her self and lived Deliciously, so much Torment and Sorrow give her, Rev. 18. 7. So it will be meted out, Adjusted and Proportioned in the future State of the Restitution and Distribution of all things.
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This is an unanswerable Argument and Terrible consideration against Living in Pleasure on the Earth, or being wanton therein, or Nourishing their Hearts as in the Day of Slaughter.
This is an unanswerable Argument and Terrible consideration against Living in Pleasure on the Earth, or being wanton therein, or Nourishing their Hearts as in the Day of Slaughter.
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Or, as we would be to suck in the Cruel Venim of Asps. For so stands the Case with Poor Mankind, that their Wine is mingled with Gall, and the Clusters out of which it is made are bitter. For so it stands in the Order and Connexion of things,
Or, as we would be to suck in the Cruel Venom of Asps. For so Stands the Case with Poor Mankind, that their Wine is mingled with Gall, and the Clusters out of which it is made Are bitter. For so it Stands in the Order and Connexion of things,
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as they are decreed and appointed by God, That for faring sumptuously every Day, they must come to the place after these Days of their Flesh are ended where they shall be Tormented; for so much Pleasures of Life and Delicacies they have had here,
as they Are decreed and appointed by God, That for faring sumptuously every Day, they must come to the place After these Days of their Flesh Are ended where they shall be Tormented; for so much Pleasures of Life and Delicacies they have had Here,
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This again is a most clear and convincing Demonstration, That the living in the Pleasures of sin for a Season, or the Catching after and enjoying the Delicacies and Recreations of the World, is not a walking before God in Truth,
This again is a most clear and convincing Demonstration, That the living in the Pleasures of since for a Season, or the Catching After and enjoying the Delicacies and Recreations of the World, is not a walking before God in Truth,
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But now it is impossible from the order of the things of God, that either the Pleasures of sin for a Season, or the transitory delights of the World, should give unto any Man the true Happiness,
But now it is impossible from the order of the things of God, that either the Pleasures of since for a Season, or the transitory delights of the World, should give unto any Man the true Happiness,
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tho' I walk in the Imagination of mine Heart, to add Drunkenness to Thirst, Deut. 29. 19. Altho' they hug themselves in their own Conceit, I shall have Happiness,
though I walk in the Imagination of mine Heart, to add drunkenness to Thirst, Deuteronomy 29. 19. Although they hug themselves in their own Conceit, I shall have Happiness,
My Soul wait thou only upon God, for my expectation is from him, Psal. 62. 5. And thereupon we should walk before him in expectation, and seeking after it.
My Soul wait thou only upon God, for my expectation is from him, Psalm 62. 5. And thereupon we should walk before him in expectation, and seeking After it.
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And here if we go the right way (And He led them forth by the right way, Psal. 107. 7. There is a great deal in that) which is Chalked and Pointed out, Butted and Bounded in his written word,
And Here if we go the right Way (And He led them forth by the right Way, Psalm 107. 7. There is a great deal in that) which is Chalked and Pointed out, Butted and Bounded in his written word,
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But as sure as that word is Truth, Thy Word is Truth, the Pleasures of sin for a Season, (however eagerly they are sought after and followed by the People of the world;
But as sure as that word is Truth, Thy Word is Truth, the Pleasures of since for a Season, (however eagerly they Are sought After and followed by the People of the world;
for Satan who deceiveth the whole world makes use of this as the great Bait to beguile and catch Souls unto himself) are not the true way to Happiness and Blessedness in the End. Because that which may be known of God is manifested in them,
for Satan who deceives the Whole world makes use of this as the great Bait to beguile and catch Souls unto himself) Are not the true Way to Happiness and Blessedness in the End. Because that which may be known of God is manifested in them,
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for God hath shewed it unto them, Rom. 1. 19. So in like manner it may be truly reasoned, that which may be known of God, touching his future distribution of things is already manifest in Men,
for God hath showed it unto them, Rom. 1. 19. So in like manner it may be truly reasoned, that which may be known of God, touching his future distribution of things is already manifest in Men,
All this and the like, is but a manifestation before hand• or as a Pledge, Earnest and F•reru•ner, whereby God hath shewn unto them that Tribulation and Anguish, Indignation and Wrath, which shall be upon every Soul that doth Evil. This and the like is a fore-shewing of Pain, Punishment and Misery to come.
All this and the like, is but a manifestation before hand• or as a Pledge, Earnest and F•reru•ner, whereby God hath shown unto them that Tribulation and Anguish, Indignation and Wrath, which shall be upon every Soul that does Evil. This and the like is a foreshowing of Pain, Punishment and Misery to come.
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And so again it is on the other good hand, Where is Approbation of Mind, the satisfaction of a good Conscience, a Joyful Hope and Comfortable Expectation,
And so again it is on the other good hand, Where is Approbation of Mind, the satisfaction of a good Conscience, a Joyful Hope and Comfortable Expectation,
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as all these and the like are annexed to our having our Evil things here, to our enduring labour and taking Pains in the Obedience and Service of God, this is an earnest of the Spirit and a Manifestation in Men, whereby God hath shewn unto them that Glory, Honour and Peace, which shall be to every Man that worketh good, Rom. 2. 10. And that assured future blessedness, which shall be to every one that hath lived and done according to the Will of God.
as all these and the like Are annexed to our having our Evil things Here, to our enduring labour and taking Pains in the obedience and Service of God, this is an earnest of the Spirit and a Manifestation in Men, whereby God hath shown unto them that Glory, Honour and Peace, which shall be to every Man that works good, Rom. 2. 10. And that assured future blessedness, which shall be to every one that hath lived and done according to the Will of God.
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Thou therefore endure Hardship as a Good Souldier of Jesus Christ, saith Paul to Timothy. VVhich is a Lesson of Instruction to be put in Practice by all faithful Christians,
Thou Therefore endure Hardship as a Good Soldier of jesus christ, Says Paul to Timothy. Which is a lesson of Instruction to be put in Practice by all faithful Christians,
for as we are in the way of Duty and Service of God, the more denial of our selves we have used as to present ease and safety, the greater satisfaction and enjoyment we shall have hereafter;
for as we Are in the Way of Duty and Service of God, the more denial of our selves we have used as to present ease and safety, the greater satisfaction and enjoyment we shall have hereafter;
whereof now we have a little glimpse earnest, assurance and foretast by that Complacency of mind and lively hope, we may sometimes perceive after such and such Acts of Duty.
whereof now we have a little glimpse earnest, assurance and foretaste by that Complacency of mind and lively hope, we may sometime perceive After such and such Acts of Duty.
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The more loss hath been sustained in his Service, the greater gain will be hereafter; as Lazarus was comforted for the Evil things he had in his life time.
The more loss hath been sustained in his Service, the greater gain will be hereafter; as Lazarus was comforted for the Evil things he had in his life time.
And it is a Losing so much of the Things which we have wrought, that they receive not a full Reward, according as may be apprehended from. 2. John. 8. Which though there is not much Account made of through Ignorance or Unbelief at present,
And it is a Losing so much of the Things which we have wrought, that they receive not a full Reward, according as may be apprehended from. 2. John. 8. Which though there is not much Account made of through Ignorance or Unbelief At present,
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then what themselves shall miss and be disappointed of through Idleness and Sloth in the Dayes of their Flesh, will raise bitter Anguish and Indignation within themselves for not having been stedfast, Unmoveable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord;
then what themselves shall miss and be disappointed of through Idleness and Sloth in the Days of their Flesh, will raise bitter Anguish and Indignation within themselves for not having been steadfast, Unmovable, always abounding in the Work of the Lord;
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If they did somewhat Work and Labour therein, yet still they will have Indignation and Anguish that they did not Work and Labour therein, yet more and more.
If they did somewhat Work and Labour therein, yet still they will have Indignation and Anguish that they did not Work and Labour therein, yet more and more.
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So likewise this part of the Pain of Loss will be sufficiently, afflicting and disquieting to the Soul, that she will then wish that she had not in the least Given way unto Idleness.
So likewise this part of the Pain of Loss will be sufficiently, afflicting and disquieting to the Soul, that she will then wish that she had not in the least Given Way unto Idleness.
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It is an admiration to me, that any one should not know what to do with their Time, seeing that each and every one hath a God to serve and a Soul to save,
It is an admiration to me, that any one should not know what to do with their Time, seeing that each and every one hath a God to serve and a Soul to save,
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an• this being the Business for which we come only and Principally into this World, we might herein hearken and 〈 ◊ 〉 according to those Gospel precepts, Not Slothfull in Business, •ervent in Spirit, serving the Lord.
an• this being the Business for which we come only and Principally into this World, we might herein harken and 〈 ◊ 〉 according to those Gospel Precepts, Not Slothful in Business, •ervent in Spirit, serving the Lord.
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And here ye should call to Remembranc• the former Dayes, in the which after ye were illuminated 〈 ◊ 〉 ye endured a Great •ight of Afflictions, Heb. 10. 32. Y• may call to Remembrance the former Dayes whilst y• did live in Vanity, Ungodliness and in your Unregenerat• state.
And Here you should call to Remembranc• the former Days, in the which After you were illuminated 〈 ◊ 〉 you endured a Great •ight of Afflictions, Hebrew 10. 32. Y• may call to Remembrance the former Days while y• did live in Vanity, Ungodliness and in your Unregenerat• state.
That ye may see the Rock whereon ye had well •igh split and been Shipwracked; and so more carefully and certainly avoid the same for the Time to come.
That you may see the Rock whereon you had well •igh split and been Shipwrecked; and so more carefully and Certainly avoid the same for the Time to come.
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That ye may throughly Understand and be deeply convinced of the folly and Danger thereof, and so be more confirmed in mind against them for the Time to come.
That you may thoroughly Understand and be deeply convinced of the folly and Danger thereof, and so be more confirmed in mind against them for the Time to come.
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Here in the first place, the Contrivance and Workmanship of our Souls is to be admired at, that they are made as Angels of God, capable not only to choose the Good and avoid the Evil,
Here in the First place, the Contrivance and Workmanship of our Souls is to be admired At, that they Are made as Angels of God, capable not only to choose the Good and avoid the Evil,
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Seeing that the Soul is made with such a capacity and faculty, It should be accordingly exercised and used for God made it so for this End •nd Purpose.
Seeing that the Soul is made with such a capacity and faculty, It should be accordingly exercised and used for God made it so for this End •nd Purpose.
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If we would receive into our minds a through knowledge of them, so •s to embrace and receive them, to be warned and take •e warning, People would not be so Destroyed and Per•sh as now they do.
If we would receive into our minds a through knowledge of them, so •s to embrace and receive them, to be warned and take •e warning, People would not be so Destroyed and Per•sh as now they do.
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My People are Destroyed for lack of •nowledge, Hos. 4. 6. This is to be understood of that E•ernal Destruction spoken of in the Gospel from the pre•ence of the Lord,
My People Are Destroyed for lack of •nowledge, Hos. 4. 6. This is to be understood of that E•ernal Destruction spoken of in the Gospel from the pre•ence of the Lord,
•he great Necessity and Usefulness whereof hence appears, 〈 ◊ 〉 that it is so often said in the Gospel of Truth, That •aith saves us; intimating thereby, That if we did but •now invisible and future things, in like manner as we 〈 ◊ 〉 now know visible and present things (as so we may) then 〈 ◊ 〉 should be certainly saved,
•he great Necessity and Usefulness whereof hence appears, 〈 ◊ 〉 that it is so often said in the Gospel of Truth, That •aith saves us; intimating thereby, That if we did but •now invisible and future things, in like manner as we 〈 ◊ 〉 now know visible and present things (as so we may) then 〈 ◊ 〉 should be Certainly saved,
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and to go forth in thought, •o the place of departed Souls, before our own Souls shall 〈 ◊ 〉 there indeed, to the intent so to order our Conversation ••ght to which the promise is of being shewn the Salvati•• of God, Psal. 50. 23,) and to be such manner of persons, 〈 ◊ 〉 all holy Conversation and Godliness, during the few remai•g daies of our flesh,
and to go forth in Thought, •o the place of departed Souls, before our own Souls shall 〈 ◊ 〉 there indeed, to the intent so to order our Conversation ••ght to which the promise is of being shown the Salvati•• of God, Psalm 50. 23,) and to be such manner of Persons, 〈 ◊ 〉 all holy Conversation and Godliness, during the few remai•g days of our Flesh,
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〈 ◊ 〉 is like the Beasts that Perish, Psal. 49. 12. But I will 〈 ◊ 〉 on to add yet further, It is like unto the Immortal 〈 ◊ 〉 All-knowing God to Remember the past and to app〈 … 〉 hend the future,
〈 ◊ 〉 is like the Beasts that Perish, Psalm 49. 12. But I will 〈 ◊ 〉 on to add yet further, It is like unto the Immortal 〈 ◊ 〉 All-knowing God to remember the past and to app〈 … 〉 hend the future,
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And as we Remember each thing our past Lives, both the Good and the Evil, to more 〈 ◊ 〉 the one and yet more eschew the other, we do the〈 … 〉 come nearer to his similitude and likeness:
And as we remember each thing our past Lives, both the Good and the Evil, to more 〈 ◊ 〉 the one and yet more eschew the other, we do the〈 … 〉 come nearer to his similitude and likeness:
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Now the Scripture mentioning this Word Truth so 〈 ◊ 〉 often, and in all places it doth recommend the same, 〈 ◊ 〉 exhorts us to the Receiving and Practice thereof:
Now the Scripture mentioning this Word Truth so 〈 ◊ 〉 often, and in all places it does recommend the same, 〈 ◊ 〉 exhorts us to the Receiving and Practice thereof:
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as als• finds fault, and Reproves where it is wanting, or wh〈 … 〉 the Truth is not obeyed, Gal. 3. 1. Or People do not 〈 ◊ 〉 cording to the Truth. We may hereby see and un〈 … 〉 stand, that exceeding great Stress a•d Necessity is 〈 ◊ 〉 hereon, in order to our Eternal Salvation and Happi〈 … 〉 Open ye the Gates, that the Righteous Nation, which 〈 ◊ 〉 eth the Truth (in the Margent it is Truths) may enter〈 … 〉 Isa. 26. 2. That is, Enter into that strong City menti〈 … 〉 ed in the foregoing Verse, which the Lord hath buil〈 … 〉 and prepared for such of the Inhabitants of the Eart〈 … 〉 he shall judge and find worthy.
as als• finds fault, and Reproves where it is wanting, or wh〈 … 〉 the Truth is not obeyed, Gal. 3. 1. Or People do not 〈 ◊ 〉 cording to the Truth. We may hereby see and un〈 … 〉 stand, that exceeding great Stress a•d Necessity is 〈 ◊ 〉 hereon, in order to our Eternal Salvation and Happi〈 … 〉 Open you the Gates, that the Righteous nation, which 〈 ◊ 〉 eth the Truth (in the Margin it is Truths) may enter〈 … 〉 Isaiah 26. 2. That is, Enter into that strong city menti〈 … 〉 ed in the foregoing Verse, which the Lord hath buil〈 … 〉 and prepared for such of the Inhabitants of the Eart〈 … 〉 he shall judge and find worthy.
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And here the word 〈 ◊ 〉 Promise, and the Condition annexed, is, That is must 〈 ◊ 〉 to the Righteous Nation that keepeth the Truth, or Tr〈 … 〉 Which word Keepeth, denotes a constant heed, adhere〈 … 〉 unto, and Observance thereof.
And Here the word 〈 ◊ 〉 Promise, and the Condition annexed, is, That is must 〈 ◊ 〉 to the Righteous nation that Keepeth the Truth, or Tr〈 … 〉 Which word Keepeth, denotes a constant heed, adhere〈 … 〉 unto, and Observance thereof.
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So that this man〈 … 〉 them to be Children that are corrupters, they have fors〈 … 〉 the Lord, Isa. 1. 4. That they have Prevaricated, 〈 ◊ 〉 turned aside from his Truth;
So that this man〈 … 〉 them to be Children that Are corrupters, they have fors〈 … 〉 the Lord, Isaiah 1. 4. That they have Prevaricated, 〈 ◊ 〉 turned aside from his Truth;
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And that they 〈 ◊ 〉 not the Righteous Nation, or the Righteous People, 〈 ◊ 〉 keep the Truth, to whom this Precious Promise is ma〈 … 〉 for such kept it,
And that they 〈 ◊ 〉 not the Righteous nation, or the Righteous People, 〈 ◊ 〉 keep the Truth, to whom this Precious Promise is ma〈 … 〉 for such kept it,
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So that ••ese Two Consequences must necessarily arise, That even 〈 ◊ 〉 the Unrighteous Nation, which Keepeth not the Truth, 〈 ◊ 〉 those few Inhabitants and Souls therein, who are ••ghteous,
So that ••ese Two Consequences must necessarily arise, That even 〈 ◊ 〉 the Unrighteous nation, which Keepeth not the Truth, 〈 ◊ 〉 those few Inhabitants and Souls therein, who Are ••ghteous,
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the Righteousness •he Righteous shall be upon him, and the Wickedness of 〈 ◊ 〉 Wicked shall be upon him, Ezek. 18. 20. So that as 〈 ◊ 〉 being an Inhabitant of a Righteous Nation, which keep〈 ◊ 〉 the Truth, will not give thee Admission,
the Righteousness •he Righteous shall be upon him, and the Wickedness of 〈 ◊ 〉 Wicked shall be upon him, Ezekiel 18. 20. So that as 〈 ◊ 〉 being an Inhabitant of a Righteous nation, which keep〈 ◊ 〉 the Truth, will not give thee Admission,
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That it is not the 〈 ◊ 〉 Keeping of One, or Some of the Truths of God, but 〈 ◊ 〉 Keeping all of them, which is requisite and necessary, 〈 ◊ 〉 we enter therein.
That it is not the 〈 ◊ 〉 Keeping of One, or some of the Truths of God, but 〈 ◊ 〉 Keeping all of them, which is requisite and necessary, 〈 ◊ 〉 we enter therein.
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It was the same Spirit of God ••ich spake that in Isaiah 26. 2. as also which spake that Isaiah 38. 3. and which probably gave Hezekiah that ••owledge, How necessary was Keeping the Truth,
It was the same Spirit of God ••ich spoke that in Isaiah 26. 2. as also which spoke that Isaiah 38. 3. and which probably gave Hezekiah that ••owledge, How necessary was Keeping the Truth,
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or the 〈 … 〉king before God in Truth, in order to enter into the Ci〈 ◊ 〉 of our God, And therefore it was, that just at the Time he was to be removed out of the City of Jerusalem, by Death;
or the 〈 … 〉king before God in Truth, in order to enter into the Ci〈 ◊ 〉 of our God, And Therefore it was, that just At the Time he was to be removed out of the city of Jerusalem, by Death;
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According as we may further Gather from what is elsewhere written, Lord, Who shall abide in thy Tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy Holy Hill? He that walketh uprightly,
According as we may further Gather from what is elsewhere written, Lord, Who shall abide in thy Tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy Holy Hill? He that walks uprightly,
For although there is a common saying abroad in the World (agreeable to the Wisdom of the Flesh, which is for Sloth, ease and Present safety) that all Truth is not to be spoken;
For although there is a Common saying abroad in the World (agreeable to the Wisdom of the Flesh, which is for Sloth, ease and Present safety) that all Truth is not to be spoken;
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and lay down the foregoing Qualifications and Conditions, which we must have and do before we come there, whatever Divine and serious Truth is in our heart We must and ought to speak it, come what will thereof,
and lay down the foregoing Qualifications and Conditions, which we must have and do before we come there, whatever Divine and serious Truth is in our heart We must and ought to speak it, come what will thereof,
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I have not concealed 〈 ◊ 〉 Loving Kindness and thy Truth from the Great Congregatio• Psal. 40, 10. So that to speak constantly the Truth, 〈 ◊ 〉 whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth;
I have not concealed 〈 ◊ 〉 Loving Kindness and thy Truth from the Great Congregatio• Psalm 40, 10. So that to speak constantly the Truth, 〈 ◊ 〉 Whole Truth, and nothing but the Truth;
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and this 〈 ◊ 〉 for a Day or two, or for a Week, Month or Year, 〈 ◊ 〉 throughout our whole Life, is pleasing and acceptable 〈 ◊ 〉 the sight of God our Saviour, who would have 〈 ◊ 〉 men to be saved,
and this 〈 ◊ 〉 for a Day or two, or for a Week, Monn or Year, 〈 ◊ 〉 throughout our Whole Life, is pleasing and acceptable 〈 ◊ 〉 the sighed of God our Saviour, who would have 〈 ◊ 〉 men to be saved,
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Notwithstanding all the Arts of Dissimulation, Deceit, Secresie, Evasion, Equivocation, or such like, by which Satan's Kingdom stands: (all which are contrary to Simplicity and Godly Sincerity) I have observed in my Experience, That to confess,
Notwithstanding all the Arts of Dissimulation, Deceit, Secrecy, Evasion, Equivocation, or such like, by which Satan's Kingdom Stands: (all which Are contrary to Simplicity and Godly Sincerity) I have observed in my Experience, That to confess,
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if there 〈 ◊ 〉 any that executeth Judgment, that seeketh the Truth, and • will pardon it, Jer. 5. 1. By which last is imported, as 〈 ◊ 〉 seeking the Truth, would almost make atonement and Exp•ation for other sins.
if there 〈 ◊ 〉 any that Executeth Judgement, that seeks the Truth, and • will pardon it, Jer. 5. 1. By which last is imported, as 〈 ◊ 〉 seeking the Truth, would almost make atonement and Exp•ation for other Sins.
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But in every one of them, it may be observed, •hat very Excellent and Glorious Things are spoken •oncerning the Truth; and the Drift and Design there•f is to exhort the Inhabitants of the Earth to think, •eak and do according unto it all Times;
But in every one of them, it may be observed, •hat very Excellent and Glorious Things Are spoken •oncerning the Truth; and the Drift and Design there•f is to exhort the Inhabitants of the Earth to think, •eak and do according unto it all Times;
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But such people do not Know, 〈 ◊ 〉 rather, they do not consider, That they are to be ••dged by the word of God, which is a discerner of the Thoughts, and Intents of the Heart.
But such people do not Know, 〈 ◊ 〉 rather, they do not Consider, That they Are to be ••dged by the word of God, which is a discerner of the Thoughts, and Intents of the Heart.
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Neither is there any Creature that is not manifest in his sight, but all thing• are naked and opened unto the Eyes of him with whom 〈 ◊ 〉 have to do, Heb. 4. 13. But too many in our days hav• improved this a little further;
Neither is there any Creature that is not manifest in his sighed, but all thing• Are naked and opened unto the Eyes of him with whom 〈 ◊ 〉 have to do, Hebrew 4. 13. But too many in our days hav• improved this a little further;
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or publick affairs, According to the side they rank themselves o•• they do not much Regard whither the Thing be true 〈 ◊ 〉 false, which they Utter forth to Uindicate one side, an• run down or slander the other.
or public affairs, According to the side they rank themselves o•• they do not much Regard whither the Thing be true 〈 ◊ 〉 false, which they Utter forth to Uindicate one side, an• run down or slander the other.
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Heb. 8. 5. And now that the Old Dispensation is abolished we are to see that we Order all Things in our Worship according to the Pattern shewed to us in the Gospel.
Hebrew 8. 5. And now that the Old Dispensation is abolished we Are to see that we Order all Things in our Worship according to the Pattern showed to us in the Gospel.
And I suppose it will be so seen at the Day of Judgment, wherein it will be Found and Rehearsed, That all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God, Rom. 3. 23. So the several Churches and Congregations, the several Saints and Servants of God have somewhat erred and come short of the Spirituality and Truth of his worship,
And I suppose it will be so seen At the Day of Judgement, wherein it will be Found and Rehearsed, That all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God, Rom. 3. 23. So the several Churches and Congregations, the several Saints and Servants of God have somewhat erred and come short of the Spirituality and Truth of his worship,
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and she apprehends somewhat above them, and is for higher and more excellent attainments: So the same knowing and faithful Soul is vexed and dissatisfied;
and she apprehends somewhat above them, and is for higher and more excellent attainments: So the same knowing and faithful Soul is vexed and dissatisfied;
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Nor where •er self may turn to the People of a Pure Language, that •hey may Call upon the Name of the Lord with one Consent, Zeph. 3. 9. And she doth thirst and desire earnestly, that she might once Worship the Lord God her Invisible Creatour so in the Congregations of his People,
Nor where •er self may turn to the People of a Pure Language, that •hey may Call upon the Name of the Lord with one Consent, Zephaniah 3. 9. And she does thirst and desire earnestly, that she might once Worship the Lord God her Invisible Creator so in the Congregations of his People,
as in the Days of Old and in former Years, Mal. 3. 4. Tho' here again it is to be thought, that as long as we are on this dark and corrupt Earth, we shall never come to worship the Fathe• in Spirit and in Truth (still we ought to endeavour and to do the best that ever we can) till we come to fall down on our Faces before him in Heaven, the Habitation of his Holiness, where we shall see all things in the light of the Lord.
as in the Days of Old and in former years, Malachi 3. 4. Though Here again it is to be Thought, that as long as we Are on this dark and corrupt Earth, we shall never come to worship the Fathe• in Spirit and in Truth (still we ought to endeavour and to do the best that ever we can) till we come to fallen down on our Faces before him in Heaven, the Habitation of his Holiness, where we shall see all things in the Light of the Lord.
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or they that love salvatio• and would go to Heaven, be sure to do this as much 〈 ◊ 〉 ever they can, Avoid errour and receive and follow the truth in all the several instances thereof.
or they that love salvatio• and would go to Heaven, be sure to do this as much 〈 ◊ 〉 ever they can, Avoid error and receive and follow the truth in all the several instances thereof.
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So here it may be reasoned and applied, if th• knowest and also shalt carefully and constantly do t• same, to take out the truth from that Multiplicty 〈 ◊ 〉 Errour which is abroad in the world,
So Here it may be reasoned and applied, if th• Knowest and also shalt carefully and constantly do t• same, to take out the truth from that Multiplicty 〈 ◊ 〉 Error which is abroad in the world,
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and cast away and not admit the 〈 ◊ 〉 ther sort, then thou shalt be meet for to come with 〈 ◊ 〉 ceptance on the Altar of the Lord, Thou shalt enter i• his City, the Holy of Holies, the highest Heavens, 〈 ◊ 〉 to his presence and to his own Divine Majesty.
and cast away and not admit the 〈 ◊ 〉 there sort, then thou shalt be meet for to come with 〈 ◊ 〉 ceptance on the Altar of the Lord, Thou shalt enter i• his city, the Holy of Holies, the highest Heavens, 〈 ◊ 〉 to his presence and to his own Divine Majesty.
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This seems to be the most proper Acceptation and Understanding thereof, for to make Gods written Word and Revelation our Guide and Rule throughout the whole Course of our Life, is a walking before the Lord in Truth,
This seems to be the most proper Acceptation and Understanding thereof, for to make God's written Word and Revelation our Guide and Rule throughout the Whole Course of our Life, is a walking before the Lord in Truth,
It was both a Puzzling and also a sudden Question of Pilate, What is Truth? To me it seems to be the expressing forth the Nature of things as they are, with the Connexion between themselves and how they pertain to us Men.
It was both a Puzzling and also a sudden Question of Pilate, What is Truth? To me it seems to be the expressing forth the Nature of things as they Are, with the Connexion between themselves and how they pertain to us Men.
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Here again, to make a Right Judgment and Choice for our selves, so as to pursue the best of Ends (viz. Future Blessedness and Glory) by Lawful and Right means, This a walking before the Lord in Truth.
Here again, to make a Right Judgement and Choice for our selves, so as to pursue the best of Ends (viz. Future Blessedness and Glory) by Lawful and Right means, This a walking before the Lord in Truth.
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Paul gives the Character of some Jews, that they had a Good mind towards God. And here, Put and Conceive this together along with that, a good mind towards God,
Paul gives the Character of Some jews, that they had a Good mind towards God. And Here, Put and Conceive this together along with that, a good mind towards God,
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so upon him doth depend our whole future Being (thence doth arise up great thought and searching of Heart) VVither the same shall be Happy or Miserable, Good or Evil unto us.
so upon him does depend our Whole future Being (thence does arise up great Thought and searching of Heart) Wither the same shall be Happy or Miserable, Good or Evil unto us.
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And you that were sometimes Alienated and Enemies through wicked works, yet now hath he Reconciled, Col. 1. 21. And so according as People have been sinners or sinful,
And you that were sometime Alienated and Enemies through wicked works, yet now hath he Reconciled, Col. 1. 21. And so according as People have been Sinners or sinful,
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VVhich two last again, because none can give unto God (For who hath given to him and it shall he recompenced to him again) is ••ewn •••th to ••e Saints that are on the Earth,
Which two last again, Because none can give unto God (For who hath given to him and it shall he recompensed to him again) is ••ewn •••th to ••e Saints that Are on the Earth,
and to the excellent (as the Righteous is more excellent then his Neighbour) who come nearer to the likeness of God then others of their fellow Creatures.
and to the excellent (as the Righteous is more excellent then his Neighbour) who come nearer to the likeness of God then Others of their fellow Creatures.
All the Acts of worship or outward Religion signifie nothing, and they do not avail as to receive any thing from the Lord, without this one thing of a good mind towards God.
All the Acts of worship or outward Religion signify nothing, and they do not avail as to receive any thing from the Lord, without this one thing of a good mind towards God.
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Which is shewed particularly in 1 Cor. 13. Where it is said, Tho' I bestow all my Goods to feed the Poor, and so it is of all the Gifts and Good works in the world, without Charity (which in the Greek Language signifies Love,
Which is showed particularly in 1 Cor. 13. Where it is said, Though I bestow all my Goods to feed the Poor, and so it is of all the Gifts and Good works in the world, without Charity (which in the Greek Language signifies Love,
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VVe Read often in the Books of Samuel, Kings and the Chronicles where the History of the Kings of Judah and Jerusalem is recorded, That Character is given of some, That they did follow and cleave unto the Lord with their whole Heart, but most did not.
We Read often in the Books of Samuel, Kings and the Chronicles where the History of the Kings of Judah and Jerusalem is recorded, That Character is given of Some, That they did follow and cleave unto the Lord with their Whole Heart, but most did not.
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So it is with the Unrighteous or Unclean Person, They have secret inward rancour and Indignation against that Part of the Word of God, which finds out and speaks against their several and Particular sins.
So it is with the Unrighteous or Unclean Person, They have secret inward rancour and Indignation against that Part of the Word of God, which finds out and speaks against their several and Particular Sins.
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This Lothing and abhorring either of the Creatour towards the Creature, or of the Creature towards the Creatour, is as directly opposite and contrary to the having a Good mind towards God, as Darkness is unto Light.
This Loathing and abhorring either of the Creator towards the Creature, or of the Creature towards the Creator, is as directly opposite and contrary to the having a Good mind towards God, as Darkness is unto Light.
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As for mine own Part, although in my common or week Day Life and conversation, I have spoken and done Many Things, which are contrary unto, different from,
As for mine own Part, although in my Common or Week Day Life and Conversation, I have spoken and done Many Things, which Are contrary unto, different from,
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Nor yet (for none doth so as to the VVord abstractedly) to the Person of him who ministreth or speaketh forth the same VVord against this my Sin and Errour.
Nor yet (for none does so as to the Word abstractedly) to the Person of him who Ministereth or speaks forth the same Word against this my since and Error.
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Phil. 3. 12. There to Go on to Perfection. Heb 6. 1. Avoiding the Errour and deceit of the VVorld herein of always Purposing and Resolving and not performing accordingly;
Philip 3. 12. There to Go on to Perfection. Hebrew 6. 1. Avoiding the Error and deceit of the World herein of always Purposing and Resolving and not performing accordingly;
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but as a stay and support to his Mind under that outward Evil of Body, The Spirit it self gives a very Good Character of him, And he did that which was Right in the sight of the Lord according to all that David his Father did.
but as a stay and support to his Mind under that outward Evil of Body, The Spirit it self gives a very Good Character of him, And he did that which was Right in the sighed of the Lord according to all that David his Father did.
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2. Kings. 18. 3, 5. So that his doing according to all that David his Father did (who was a Man after Gods one heart in all Things saving the matter of Ʋriah the Hittite) Thus in reality and in Truth Hezekiah did walk before the Lord with a perfect Heart.
2. Kings. 18. 3, 5. So that his doing according to all that David his Father did (who was a Man After God's one heart in all Things Saving the matter of Ʋriah the Hittite) Thus in reality and in Truth Hezekiah did walk before the Lord with a perfect Heart.
for they are all the Work of his hands, doth in alike manner keep a Book (Put thou my Tears into thy Bottle, are not these things noted in thy Book?) Wherein the several deeds here done in the Body of all the Particular Men and Women of all Generations and Countreys, from the greatest of them unto the least of them, are written and noted all one,
for they Are all the Work of his hands, does in alike manner keep a Book (Put thou my Tears into thy Bottle, Are not these things noted in thy Book?) Wherein the several Deeds Here done in the Body of all the Particular Men and Women of all Generations and Countries', from the greatest of them unto the least of them, Are written and noted all one,
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and as long as it remains thus divided we hence see, that it will be found and pronounced faulty, that is defective or wanting in the sight, Estimation, Judgment and Account of God. And yet alas!
and as long as it remains thus divided we hence see, that it will be found and pronounced faulty, that is defective or wanting in the sighed, Estimation, Judgement and Account of God. And yet alas!
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and another part is for the World, and for the Men and Things therein? According to what Paul speaketh of himself, So then with the mind I my self serve the Law of God,
and Another part is for the World, and for the Men and Things therein? According to what Paul speaks of himself, So then with the mind I my self serve the Law of God,
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but with the flesh the Law of sin, Rom. 7. 25. He that doth not observe and feel the like within himself, is Blind, Ignorant and knows nothing as he ought to know.
but with the Flesh the Law of since, Rom. 7. 25. He that does not observe and feel the like within himself, is Blind, Ignorant and knows nothing as he ought to know.
And hereupon the word of Instruction and Exhortation arises on this wise, that this same divided heart must be cut off (Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your hearts, that ye be no more stiffnecked) or rather changed and renewed, that all the heart may be brought into intire obedience, Subjection and Conformity to God, till it becomes a good and perfect heart which He is well pleased with and delights in and will accept off,
And hereupon the word of Instruction and Exhortation arises on this wise, that this same divided heart must be Cut off (Circumcise Therefore the foreskin of your hearts, that you be no more Stiffnecked) or rather changed and renewed, that all the heart may be brought into entire Obedience, Subjection and Conformity to God, till it becomes a good and perfect heart which He is well pleased with and delights in and will accept off,
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The heart hankers after some Carnal Lust, or other Sin, or Act of Disobedience (Consider of this throughly and amend thy ways and thy doings O my Soul) and therefore the Lord hath withdrawn himself,
The heart hankers After Some Carnal Lust, or other since, or Act of Disobedience (Consider of this thoroughly and amend thy ways and thy doings O my Soul) and Therefore the Lord hath withdrawn himself,
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But your Iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his Face from you that He will not hear, Isa. 59. 2. So that where we cry and the Lord doth not hear,
But your Iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your Sins have hid his Face from you that He will not hear, Isaiah 59. 2. So that where we cry and the Lord does not hear,
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or where we do not find such an Answer and Return to Prayer as we have experienced heretofore, there let us examine our selves, whither there be not some Sin or Iniquity (which is the Cloud that hinders, that our Prayers do not pass through) in us, which God is displeased with.
or where we do not find such an Answer and Return to Prayer as we have experienced heretofore, there let us examine our selves, whither there be not Some since or Iniquity (which is the Cloud that hinders, that our Prayers do not pass through) in us, which God is displeased with.
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Here our heart is divided and found faulty; for with some part of it, it obeys or serves some Sin or Lust, O Lord our God, other Lords besides thee have had Dominion over us, Isa. 26. 13. And we do not seek or serve him our whole heart.
Here our heart is divided and found faulty; for with Some part of it, it obeys or serves Some since or Lust, Oh Lord our God, other lords beside thee have had Dominion over us, Isaiah 26. 13. And we do not seek or serve him our Whole heart.
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when ye shall search for me with all your heart, and I will be found of •ou saith the Lord, Jer. 29. 13, 14. In both these observable Scriptures is contained the inseparable condition •nnexed, to which the promise is made of acceptance from the Lord, If thou shalt seek him with all thy Heart •nd with all thy Soul. There must be no Exception or Reserve,
when you shall search for me with all your heart, and I will be found of •ou Says the Lord, Jer. 29. 13, 14. In both these observable Scriptures is contained the inseparable condition •nnexed, to which the promise is made of acceptance from the Lord, If thou shalt seek him with all thy Heart •nd with all thy Soul. There must be no Exception or Reserve,
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and nothing in the least is to be taken out of the heart, for it to be fixed or employed about, saving God only and the things pertaining to his Kingdom.
and nothing in the least is to be taken out of the heart, for it to be fixed or employed about, Saving God only and the things pertaining to his Kingdom.
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As we have a further Example and confirmation hereof in another Serva•• of the Lord, who thus witnesseth of himself, That we were 〈 ◊ 〉 pressed out of measure, above strength;
As we have a further Exampl and confirmation hereof in Another Serva•• of the Lord, who thus Witnesseth of himself, That we were 〈 ◊ 〉 pressed out of measure, above strength;
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Bu• he goes on to add sweetly) for our rejoicing is this, the Testimony of our Conscience, That in Simplicity and Godly Sincerity, not with fleshly Wisdom,
Bu• he Goes on to add sweetly) for our rejoicing is this, the Testimony of our Conscience, That in Simplicity and Godly Sincerity, not with fleshly Wisdom,
but by the Grace of Go• we have had our Conversation in the World, 2 Cor. 1. 9. 10. 12. Hence may be seen again the absolute necessity of 〈 ◊ 〉 Godly Life foregoing, which is to yield this rejoycing.
but by the Grace of Go• we have had our Conversation in the World, 2 Cor. 1. 9. 10. 12. Hence may be seen again the absolute necessity of 〈 ◊ 〉 Godly Life foregoing, which is to yield this rejoicing.
Hence also suspect and tremble at, and do not for Te〈 … 〉 Thousand VVorlds trust thy Soul upon that uncertainty o• huddling up the matter by a Death-Bed Repentance which will Administer Horrour,
Hence also suspect and tremble At, and do not for Te〈 … 〉 Thousand VVorlds trust thy Soul upon that uncertainty o• huddling up the matter by a Death-Bed Repentance which will Administer Horror,
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And here I would recommend to all such as shall Rea〈 … 〉 this (which may also be applied unto the two foregoin• particulars) That whatever ye do meet with in the cour•• of your Reading the Scriptures (which were given to ma•• us wise unto Salvation) concerning doing good, Be here 〈 ◊ 〉 structed that this is written for your Admonition also.
And Here I would recommend to all such as shall Rea〈 … 〉 this (which may also be applied unto the two foregoin• particulars) That whatever you do meet with in the cour•• of your Reading the Scriptures (which were given to ma•• us wise unto Salvation) Concerning doing good, Be Here 〈 ◊ 〉 structed that this is written for your Admonition also.
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and narrowly mind and observe from within themselves what further Significative and true Thoughts do arise from thence, they might be Preachers also, at least to themselves, that is to their own Hearts or Consciences.
and narrowly mind and observe from within themselves what further Significative and true Thoughts do arise from thence, they might be Preachers also, At least to themselves, that is to their own Hearts or Consciences.
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Whereas I could bring more out of this Treasury of Divine Truths as pertaining to this Subject, I shall Instance •ut in two or three Texts of Scripture, that being Sufficient, for in the Mouth of two or three Witnesses every Word shall be established.
Whereas I could bring more out of this Treasury of Divine Truths as pertaining to this Subject, I shall Instance •ut in two or three Texts of Scripture, that being Sufficient, for in the Mouth of two or three Witnesses every Word shall be established.
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But here by Arming their minds before-hand, with Trust in the Lord, which is a relative Term and Presupposes danger and difficulty, through which God will carry them for all;
But Here by Arming their minds beforehand, with Trust in the Lord, which is a relative Term and Presupposes danger and difficulty, through which God will carry them for all;
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This again satisfies the heart, not so much of the Natural Man who doth not altogether so well discern these things, •ut it doth the Spiritual Man and Faithful Soul, who doth discern and lay hold of the promise so far, that tho' if He should do so much good as He would, He must of necessity •ell all his Estate,
This again Satisfies the heart, not so much of the Natural Man who does not altogether so well discern these things, •ut it does the Spiritual Man and Faithful Soul, who does discern and lay hold of the promise so Far, that though if He should do so much good as He would, He must of necessity •ell all his Estate,
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or give all his Goods to feed the Poor (for that of Almsgiving seems to be the doing of good here meant and intended) yet nevertheless, He will do some good according to his Ability;
or give all his Goods to feed the Poor (for that of Almsgiving seems to be the doing of good Here meant and intended) yet nevertheless, He will do Some good according to his Ability;
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so he doth he〈 … 〉 fitly and properly make his Appeal unto God on this wi〈 … 〉 now he was a surrendring up his Life into his hands, o〈 … 〉 of a Desire and Expectation that a Better and more End〈 … 〉 ring Life may be Given unto him instead thereof.
so he does he〈 … 〉 fitly and properly make his Appeal unto God on this wi〈 … 〉 now he was a surrendering up his Life into his hands, o〈 … 〉 of a Desire and Expectation that a Better and more End〈 … 〉 ring Life may be Given unto him instead thereof.
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The Third Scripture which I think convenient and necessary to alledge for this Purpose is Acts. 10. 38. H• God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and wi•• Power;
The Third Scripture which I think convenient and necessary to allege for this Purpose is Acts. 10. 38. H• God anointed jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and wi•• Power;
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and He cast out the Devils with his word, and healed all that were Sick, That 〈 ◊ 〉 might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the Prophet, •aying, Himself took our infirmities and bare our sicknesses, Mat. 8. 16, 17. The very Words in Isaiah are these, Sure•• He hath born our Griefs and Carried our Sorrows, Isa. 53. 〈 ◊ 〉.
and He cast out the Devils with his word, and healed all that were Sick, That 〈 ◊ 〉 might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the Prophet, •aying, Himself took our infirmities and bore our Sicknesses, Mathew 8. 16, 17. The very Words in Isaiah Are these, Sure•• He hath born our Griefs and Carried our Sorrows, Isaiah 53. 〈 ◊ 〉.
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for He shall bear their Iniquities and He ••re the sin of Many, Verse 6. 11, 12. This goes further •ven to the Fountain Head, the Original cause and •ource of Infirmities, Sickness, Griefs and Sorrows;
for He shall bear their Iniquities and He ••re the since of Many, Verse 6. 11, 12. This Goes further •ven to the Fountain Head, the Original cause and •ource of Infirmities, Sickness, Griefs and Sorrows;
So ••at to Instruct the Ignorant is a doing good, yea, and 〈 ◊ 〉 resemblance to him who was the Author and Finisher of ••r faith, who went about doing good,
So ••at to Instruct the Ignorant is a doing good, yea, and 〈 ◊ 〉 resemblance to him who was the Author and Finisher of ••r faith, who went about doing good,
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Brethren, if any of you do err from the Truth, and one convert him, let him know that 〈 ◊ 〉 which converteth the sinner from the Errour of his Way, sh• save a Soul from Death and shall hide a Multitude of 〈 ◊ 〉 Iames. 5. 19 20. And so by the Words of Gods Gra•• and Truth to Perswade, Testify and Exhort People fro• their Sinful and Ungodly courses, From living in 〈 ◊ 〉 religion and contempt of God,
Brothers, if any of you do err from the Truth, and one convert him, let him know that 〈 ◊ 〉 which Converts the sinner from the Error of his Way, sh• save a Soul from Death and shall hide a Multitude of 〈 ◊ 〉 James 5. 19 20. And so by the Words of God's Gra•• and Truth to Persuade, Testify and Exhort People fro• their Sinful and Ungodly courses, From living in 〈 ◊ 〉 Religion and contempt of God,
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As also what will appear Good in 〈 ◊ 〉 sight of the Lord now and by his Judgment hereaf〈 … 〉 For it is one Thing to do Good as in the sight of 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord and another as in the sight of Men.
As also what will appear Good in 〈 ◊ 〉 sighed of the Lord now and by his Judgement hereaf〈 … 〉 For it is one Thing to do Good as in the sighed of 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord and Another as in the sighed of Men.
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That which is highly este〈 … 〉 amongst Men is an Abomination in the sight of the 〈 ◊ 〉 And so it runs and may be conceived contrariwise, 〈 ◊ 〉 which is highly esteemed by the Lord God, is le〈 … 〉 ed and despised amongst Men, For these call that 〈 ◊ 〉 which is good in the sight of the Lord.
That which is highly este〈 … 〉 among Men is an Abomination in the sighed of the 〈 ◊ 〉 And so it runs and may be conceived contrariwise, 〈 ◊ 〉 which is highly esteemed by the Lord God, is le〈 … 〉 ed and despised among Men, For these call that 〈 ◊ 〉 which is good in the sighed of the Lord.
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And again, They 〈 ◊ 〉 that Godo which is Evil, Isa. 5. 20. But a Godly Heze〈 … 〉 or that Soul like unto Godly Hezekiah, doth 〈 ◊ 〉 as in the sight of the Lord,
And again, They 〈 ◊ 〉 that Good which is Evil, Isaiah 5. 20. But a Godly Heze〈 … 〉 or that Soul like unto Godly Hezekiah, does 〈 ◊ 〉 as in the sighed of the Lord,
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As the Lord said unto Sarah, At the time appointed will I return to thee, according to the time of Life, Gen. 18. 14. So at the time appointed when the great Day of his Judgment is come, will God Judge every one of us according to the Time of Life,
As the Lord said unto Sarah, At the time appointed will I return to thee, according to the time of Life, Gen. 18. 14. So At the time appointed when the great Day of his Judgement is come, will God Judge every one of us according to the Time of Life,
and as it was with us at such a Time of Life and such a Time of Life, (of some we shall give a better Account then of others) so as to take in the whole Term of Life, from the time that we had the first Knowledge of Good and Evil,
and as it was with us At such a Time of Life and such a Time of Life, (of Some we shall give a better Account then of Others) so as to take in the Whole Term of Life, from the time that we had the First Knowledge of Good and Evil,
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even from the very time that we had the Knowledge of Good and Evil, are most forcible considerations, what manner of Persons we ought to be in all Holy Conversation and Godliness, in all Obedience and Righteousness, In Purity and Innocency, and Uprightness of Life.
even from the very time that we had the Knowledge of Good and Evil, Are most forcible considerations, what manner of Persons we ought to be in all Holy Conversation and Godliness, in all obedience and Righteousness, In Purity and Innocency, and Uprightness of Life.
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So we should abstract from these visible things and outward objects, and with the Eyes of our understanding being enlightened and turned inward, We should look towards our Maker;
So we should abstract from these visible things and outward objects, and with the Eyes of our understanding being enlightened and turned inward, We should look towards our Maker;
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and as both our selves and all our ways are in his sight (He seeth the way that I take) even so we should with the Eye of Faith continually see him that i• Invisible.
and as both our selves and all our ways Are in his sighed (He sees the Way that I take) even so we should with the Eye of Faith continually see him that i• Invisible.
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whilst we dwell here on the Face of the Earth, that when here we shall be no more (as it is evident that here we do not continue by Reason of Death God may take us unto himself into the highest Heaven for evermore.
while we dwell Here on the Face of the Earth, that when Here we shall be no more (as it is evident that Here we do not continue by Reason of Death God may take us unto himself into the highest Heaven for evermore.
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It was not without good Reason, that when Hezekiah had received the sentence of Death which is a removal from this Earth, that He should then in a most proper manner make his appeal unto God o• this wise, Remember O Lord, how I have walked before th• in Truth,
It was not without good Reason, that when Hezekiah had received the sentence of Death which is a removal from this Earth, that He should then in a most proper manner make his appeal unto God o• this wise, remember Oh Lord, how I have walked before th• in Truth,
For He knew this to be th• ready way by his having done thus, that now He w• to be taken away from the City of Jerusalem, for G•• to take him up to himself into the Habitation of 〈 ◊ 〉 Holiness.
For He knew this to be th• ready Way by his having done thus, that now He w• to be taken away from the city of Jerusalem, for G•• to take him up to himself into the Habitation of 〈 ◊ 〉 Holiness.
The same God, who in wisdom made and ordereth 〈 ◊ 〉 things, sent us so many Days here on Earth on purpo•• to call us to an Account and to Judge us for the sam• The consideration and inference whereof should be this 〈 ◊ 〉 to our selves,
The same God, who in Wisdom made and Ordereth 〈 ◊ 〉 things, sent us so many Days Here on Earth on purpo•• to call us to an Account and to Judge us for the sam• The consideration and Inference whereof should be this 〈 ◊ 〉 to our selves,
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And whether we are of that foregoing Purpose and Resolution of mind or not, yet still we must unavoidably give Account and be Judged for the several deeds done in the Body,
And whither we Are of that foregoing Purpose and Resolution of mind or not, yet still we must avoidable give Account and be Judged for the several Deeds done in the Body,
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In a word, Let People do whatever they will in the mean time, yet the Great Day of Judgment will surely come and will not tarry one moment longer beyond the appointed Time.
In a word, Let People do whatever they will in the mean time, yet the Great Day of Judgement will surely come and will not tarry one moment longer beyond the appointed Time.
This we are now warned of again before hand, that when it shall come we may have the less excuse or Plea, that of this and of every Day of our Life after Years of Discretion, we are not only in danger,
This we Are now warned of again before hand, that when it shall come we may have the less excuse or Plea, that of this and of every Day of our Life After years of Discretion, we Are not only in danger,
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Here it may be •urmised and asked, What need had Hezekiah to we•• sore, or with a Great Weeping, seeing that He had led so Good a Life, which must needs Administer much Comfort and Rejoycing? But a manifold Reason may be assigned thereof,
Here it may be •urmised and asked, What need had Hezekiah to we•• soar, or with a Great Weeping, seeing that He had led so Good a Life, which must needs Administer much Comfort and Rejoicing? But a manifold Reason may be assigned thereof,
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especially those under the Old Testament Dispensation (as Hezekiah was under that) wherein future Life and Immortality were not so clearly and distinctly revealed and made known, as under the Gospel.
especially those under the Old Testament Dispensation (as Hezekiah was under that) wherein future Life and Immortality were not so clearly and distinctly revealed and made known, as under the Gospel.
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But when indeed it shall stand before us like an Arme• Man or Messenger, and say to the Soul, Come along with me, then it is no easy matter to Refrain our Voice from Weeping and our Eyes from Tears, for that our works shal• be judged;
But when indeed it shall stand before us like an Arme• Man or Messenger, and say to the Soul, Come along with me, then it is no easy matter to Refrain our Voice from Weeping and our Eyes from Tears, for that our works shal• be judged;
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The Ruffling Royster, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Jolly Merry Man of the World, may cast a Contemptuous Smile or Pish at the Hearing of Death when it 〈 ◊ 〉 afar off from him;
The Ruffling Royster, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Jolly Merry Man of the World, may cast a Contemptuous Smile or Pish At the Hearing of Death when it 〈 ◊ 〉 afar off from him;
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and the shadow of Death shall sit upon his Eye-lids, then his force Smile, or Proud Scorn and Disdain, will be turned int• Weeping and Real inward Sorrow.
and the shadow of Death shall fit upon his Eyelids, then his force Smile, or Proud Scorn and Disdain, will be turned int• Weeping and Real inward Sorrow.
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and as Death doth Naturally fix the Coun〈 … 〉 nance, so it is evidently and sensibly seen to work Peop•• into a great Composedness and Seriousness of Spirit:
and as Death does Naturally fix the Coun〈 … 〉 nance, so it is evidently and sensibly seen to work Peop•• into a great Composedness and Seriousness of Spirit:
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For then indeed it is a weighty and near affecting thing, that the Soul is going about when she is a going away into Life Eternal, or into Everlasting Punishment;
For then indeed it is a weighty and near affecting thing, that the Soul is going about when she is a going away into Life Eternal, or into Everlasting Punishment;
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We see by Poor Malefactors when they come to receive the due reward of their deeds, what a crying and howling will they make at the Place of Execution;
We see by Poor Malefactors when they come to receive the due reward of their Deeds, what a crying and howling will they make At the Place of Execution;
But Hezekiahs weeping sore, or great weeping was not for this Reason, for his Life was True, Perfect and Good; So that after him, none was like unto him among all the Kings of Judah.
But Hezekiah's weeping soar, or great weeping was not for this Reason, for his Life was True, Perfect and Good; So that After him, none was like unto him among all the Kings of Judah.
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And God that cannot lie, hath now under the Gospel promised Eternal Life to the patient continuance in well doing, Rom. 2. 7. But probably Hezekiah did not know of this,
And God that cannot lie, hath now under the Gospel promised Eternal Life to the patient Continuance in well doing, Rom. 2. 7. But probably Hezekiah did not know of this,
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So Hezekiah then not knowing, that if He should be taken out of his Earthly Pallace, that He should be received up into Heaven the City of the Great King which would be much better, He might probably think it Irksome and a Loss to be taken from the other.
So Hezekiah then not knowing, that if He should be taken out of his Earthly Palace, that He should be received up into Heaven the city of the Great King which would be much better, He might probably think it Irksome and a Loss to be taken from the other.
That Hezekiah was partly Ignorant of thus much, appears from his own Words in the following Part of this Chapter, For the Grave cannot Praise thee, Death cannot Celebrate thee;
That Hezekiah was partly Ignorant of thus much, appears from his own Words in the following Part of this Chapter, For the Grave cannot Praise thee, Death cannot Celebrate thee;
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This last He spake as one under that Dispensation from the Mount Sinah which gendreth Bondage, Gal. 4. 24. And so this his Distrust and Ignorance did Gender Tears and Weeping in him.
This last He spoke as one under that Dispensation from the Mount Sina which gendereth Bondage, Gal. 4. 24. And so this his Distrust and Ignorance did Gender Tears and Weeping in him.
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For the Remembrane• which we have of God in this life is much less and as 〈 ◊ 〉 Remembrance in Comparison of what Remembrance of God we shall have in and after our several Deaths.
For the Remembrane• which we have of God in this life is much less and as 〈 ◊ 〉 Remembrance in Comparison of what Remembrance of God we shall have in and After our several Death's.
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for we know that God will shew wonders to the Dead (as that will be a wonderfu•• thing indeed to fullfil in a litteral sense in the last Day what is Written in Ezek. 37. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.) And th• Dead will Arise and Praise God, Psal. 88. 10. And ou• flesh also shall rest in Hope,
for we know that God will show wonders to the Dead (as that will be a wonderfu•• thing indeed to fulfil in a literal sense in the last Day what is Written in Ezekiel 37. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.) And th• Dead will Arise and Praise God, Psalm 88. 10. And ou• Flesh also shall rest in Hope,
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as th• Holy one of God did not, when Jesus Christ shal• change our vile Body, that it may be Fashioned like unto his Glorious Body according to his working, whereby He is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
as th• Holy one of God did not, when jesus christ shal• change our vile Body, that it may be Fashioned like unto his Glorious Body according to his working, whereby He is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
because they thought that thereby the• should be hindred from Praising of God, and telling 〈 ◊ 〉 his Truth and Wonderful Works, They thought the• should be deprived of his Worship,
Because they Thought that thereby the• should be hindered from Praising of God, and telling 〈 ◊ 〉 his Truth and Wondered Works, They Thought the• should be deprived of his Worship,
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Which as to be wi•• God is the greatest Happiness of Man, especially to the Soul that seeketh and serveth him, who loveth and delighteth in him and chooseth the things that please h•• So to be without God in the World,
Which as to be wi•• God is the greatest Happiness of Man, especially to the Soul that seeks and serves him, who loves and delights in him and chooses the things that please h•• So to be without God in the World,
or to be turned in•• nothing after Death in Respect of God, this is th• greatest misery of Man, especially if it be considere• what an Unexpressible Benefit, Comfort and Satisfactio• •t is to be with God.
or to be turned in•• nothing After Death in Respect of God, this is th• greatest misery of Man, especially if it be considere• what an Unexpressible Benefit, Comfort and Satisfactio• •t is to be with God.
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But that same wish and desire of theirs is as Vain and Impossible, as it is yet further provoking and makes their sin yet exceeding more sinful in the sight of him, with whom we have to do.
But that same wish and desire of theirs is as Vain and Impossible, as it is yet further provoking and makes their since yet exceeding more sinful in the sighed of him, with whom we have to do.
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They had better agree with their Adversary quickly whilst they are yet in the way. Or let him take hold of my strength, that He may make Peace with me,
They had better agree with their Adversary quickly while they Are yet in the Way. Or let him take hold of my strength, that He may make Peace with me,
and He shall make Peace with me, Isa. 27. 5. As the Apostle Paul could cry out, O wretched Man that I am, Who shall deliver me from this Body of Death? So this,
and He shall make Peace with me, Isaiah 27. 5. As the Apostle Paul could cry out, Oh wretched Man that I am, Who shall deliver me from this Body of Death? So this,
or the like Exclamation may be taken up, O the exceeding Evil and Guilt of Sin, Who shall deliver the Sinner from all the Evils that are due unto him for it 〈 ◊ 〉 None but Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.
or the like Exclamation may be taken up, Oh the exceeding Evil and Gilded of since, Who shall deliver the Sinner from all the Evils that Are due unto him for it 〈 ◊ 〉 None but jesus, which Delivered us from the wrath to come.
And that also He will do no other way, Then in turning away every one of you from his Iniquities, Acts 3. 26. So that if the sinner will not turn away from his Iniquities, He shall feel all the Evil consequents that follow upon it.
And that also He will do no other Way, Then in turning away every one of you from his Iniquities, Acts 3. 26. So that if the sinner will not turn away from his Iniquities, He shall feel all the Evil consequents that follow upon it.
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But we shall not fully know the utmost Evil and Sinfullness of Sin, until in the future State we come to see the wrath of God and what kind of Punishment He will inflict for the same;
But we shall not Fully know the utmost Evil and Sinfulness of since, until in the future State we come to see the wrath of God and what kind of Punishment He will inflict for the same;
A Godly Hezekiah of Old Time did weep, because He though• that by Death, He should be for ever deprived and hi• dred from the Praise and Worship of God,
A Godly Hezekiah of Old Time did weep, Because He though• that by Death, He should be for ever deprived and hi• dreaded from the Praise and Worship of God,
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because th•• they expect no Good but Evil from him, as so indee• they will have if they receive the due Reward of the• Deeds, Luk. 23. 41. As the Ungodly now count it a Pr•viledge to willingly absent themselves from and negle•• the Worship of God,
Because th•• they expect no Good but Evil from him, as so indee• they will have if they receive the due Reward of the• deeds, Luk. 23. 41. As the Ungodly now count it a Pr•viledge to willingly absent themselves from and negle•• the Worship of God,
But whoso offereth Praise, Glorifieth me, and to him that ordereth his Conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God, Psal. 50. 23. And it is He only who ordereth his Conversation aright, doth aright offer Praise;
But whoso Offereth Praise, Glorifieth me, and to him that Ordereth his Conversation aright will I show the salvation of God, Psalm 50. 23. And it is He only who Ordereth his Conversation aright, does aright offer Praise;
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As to all this the VVord of Consolation speaketh on this wise to such as lived under the Old Testament Dispensation, Thus saith the Lord, a Voice was heard in Ramah, Lamentation and bitter Weeping, Rachel Weeping for her Children, refused to be Comforted for her Children, because they were not.
As to all this the Word of Consolation speaks on this wise to such as lived under the Old Testament Dispensation, Thus Says the Lord, a Voice was herd in Ramah, Lamentation and bitter Weeping, Rachel Weeping for her Children, refused to be Comforted for her Children, Because they were not.
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Now comes in the VVord of Answer and Comfort, to the foregoing Complaint and VVeeping, Thus saith the Lord, Re•rain thy Voice from weeping and thine Eyes from Tears,
Now comes in the Word of Answer and Comfort, to the foregoing Complaint and Weeping, Thus Says the Lord, Re•rain thy Voice from weeping and thine Eyes from Tears,
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for thy work shall be rewarded saith the Lord, and they shall come again from the Land of the Enemy, Jer. 31. 15, 16. As in the Verses following our Text, The Word of the Lord saith unto Hezekiah, I have heard thy Prayer, I have seen thy Tears.
for thy work shall be rewarded Says the Lord, and they shall come again from the Land of the Enemy, Jer. 31. 15, 16. As in the Verses following our Text, The Word of the Lord Says unto Hezekiah, I have herd thy Prayer, I have seen thy Tears.
But then here to have assurance from the VVord and Promise of God (whom it is impossible for to lie) that it shall be made up and considered, this again will effect it so, That they shall refrain their Voice from Weeping and their Eyes from Tears.
But then Here to have assurance from the Word and Promise of God (whom it is impossible for to lie) that it shall be made up and considered, this again will Effect it so, That they shall refrain their Voice from Weeping and their Eyes from Tears.
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This Scripture was in Part fulfilled, as the Evangelis• doth shew, When Herod sent forth and slew all the Children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the Coasts thereof, from two Years Old and Ʋnder, according to the Time that He had diligently enquired of the Wise Men, Mat. 2. 16. Now when these Infants were Murdered, they were there by sent into the Land of the Enemy, which is Death,
This Scripture was in Part fulfilled, as the Evangelis• does show, When Herod sent forth and slew all the Children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the Coasts thereof, from two years Old and Ʋnder, according to the Time that He had diligently inquired of the Wise Men, Mathew 2. 16. Now when these Infants were Murdered, they were there by sent into the Land of the Enemy, which is Death,
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This may be understood of all the Children of Rachel, and not only those Murdered by Herod, for He slew more then wh•• were the Children of Rachel, even some of the Childre• of Leah also, who was Mother of Six Tribes, Gen. 30. 20. And Rachel was but of two, Viz. Joseph and Benj•min. Now Herod slew all the Children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the Coasts thereof.
This may be understood of all the Children of Rachel, and not only those Murdered by Herod, for He slew more then wh•• were the Children of Rachel, even Some of the Childre• of Leah also, who was Mother of Six Tribes, Gen. 30. 20. And Rachel was but of two, Viz. Joseph and Benj•min. Now Herod slew all the Children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the Coasts thereof.
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So it must take in all the descendants from Jacob or Israel. But because that Rachel was the most true and proper VVife of Jacob, the VVife of his Covenant and Labour,
So it must take in all the descendants from Jacob or Israel. But Because that Rachel was the most true and proper VVife of Jacob, the VVife of his Covenant and Labour,
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And Answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in Bondage with her Children, Gal. 4. 25. The Enemy meant and spoken of in Scripture, is Sin, Death, and the Devil.
And Answers to Jerusalem which now is, and is in Bondage with her Children, Gal. 4. 25. The Enemy meant and spoken of in Scripture, is since, Death, and the devil.
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And He shall thrust out the Enemy from before thee, and shall say, Destroy them, Deu. 33. 27. O thou Enemy, Destructions are come to a perpetual End, Psal. 9. 6. This Enemy in both these places spoken of is the Devil, who makes use of those two his Instruments,
And He shall thrust out the Enemy from before thee, and shall say, Destroy them, Deu. 33. 27. Oh thou Enemy, Destructions Are come to a perpetual End, Psalm 9. 6. This Enemy in both these places spoken of is the devil, who makes use of those two his Instruments,
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And the Devil would fain, yea, He doth by the means of Sin and Death bring them at last into his Land, which is a Land of Darkness, of Dragons and Scorpions, where the shadow of Death and no Light is.
And the devil would fain, yea, He does by the means of since and Death bring them At last into his Land, which is a Land of Darkness, of Dragons and Scorpions, where the shadow of Death and no Light is.
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And when He hath them there, He would keep them there, unless here again Almighty God, who is Greater in Power and Might, should cause them to return from this Land of the Enemy.
And when He hath them there, He would keep them there, unless Here again Almighty God, who is Greater in Power and Might, should cause them to return from this Land of the Enemy.
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How so? By doing what is there aforesaid, He will swallow up Death in Victory, Isa. 25. 8. And as they have in the mean while the well grounded hope thereof, They may well refrain their Voice from Weeping and their Eyes from Tears.
How so? By doing what is there aforesaid, He will swallow up Death in Victory, Isaiah 25. 8. And as they have in the mean while the well grounded hope thereof, They may well refrain their Voice from Weeping and their Eyes from Tears.
and again, some are more inclinable to it then others, for in some Men it is evidently seen, that their heart is become like the nether Milstone, which nothing in the VVorld can make to shed Tears, o• to really weep.
and again, Some Are more inclinable to it then Others, for in Some Men it is evidently seen, that their heart is become like the neither Millstone, which nothing in the World can make to shed Tears, o• to really weep.
So that sorrow of mind is then greatest, (like as fire when Pent in is most raging and violent) when it is kept in and not expressed forth in Tears and Weeping;
So that sorrow of mind is then greatest, (like as fire when Penned in is most raging and violent) when it is kept in and not expressed forth in Tears and Weeping;
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VVe shal• experience it so, When the Rain shall descend and the Flood• come, and the winds blow and beat upon our Earthly House〈 … 〉 In order to make it fall;
We shal• experience it so, When the Rain shall descend and the Flood• come, and the winds blow and beatrice upon our Earthly House〈 … 〉 In order to make it fallen;
Altho' People make now a Laughter or Jesting, 〈 ◊ 〉 VVeeping and Tears, and some are so Puffed up th〈 … 〉 they think themselves above it, and as unbecoming them;
Although People make now a Laughter or Jesting, 〈 ◊ 〉 Weeping and Tears, and Some Are so Puffed up th〈 … 〉 they think themselves above it, and as unbecoming them;
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Nay, properly, and in Truth Laughter is as unbecoming Men and Women (whatever Fashion it be in amongst the Company of the VVorld) in this weak, imperfect, mortal and miserable condition here on Earth, who are liable to Death here and Damnation hereafter;
Nay, properly, and in Truth Laughter is as unbecoming Men and Women (whatever Fashion it be in among the Company of the World) in this weak, imperfect, Mortal and miserable condition Here on Earth, who Are liable to Death Here and Damnation hereafter;
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The same also is the very Reason of that Laughter now in use in the VVorld amongst Sinners, who are Children of the Devil (He who committeth sin is of the Devil) and the Servants of sin,
The same also is the very Reason of that Laughter now in use in the World among Sinners, who Are Children of the devil (He who Committeth since is of the devil) and the Servants of since,
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as one Mourneth for his only Son, and shall be in Bitterness for him, as one that is in Bitterness for his first Born, Zech. 12. 10. Here we should turn all our Mourning,
as one Mourneth for his only Son, and shall be in Bitterness for him, as one that is in Bitterness for his First Born, Zechariah 12. 10. Here we should turn all our Mourning,
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and Bitterness into Mourning and Bitterness for those very Sins, Iniquities and Transgressions, which Pierced the Lord of Life, which Crucified the Son of God and put him to an open shame.
and Bitterness into Mourning and Bitterness for those very Sins, Iniquities and Transgressions, which Pierced the Lord of Life, which crucified the Son of God and put him to an open shame.
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O what Gladness and Sweetness is there sometimes in the midst thereof in the Inne• Man, When God makes the Bones that He hath broken 〈 ◊ 〉 Rejoyce (I my self have Experienced this inwardly) and according to his own Gracious Nature, VVord and Promise, doth Revive the Spirit of the Humble,
O what Gladness and Sweetness is there sometime in the midst thereof in the Inne• Man, When God makes the Bones that He hath broken 〈 ◊ 〉 Rejoice (I my self have Experienced this inwardly) and according to his own Gracious Nature, Word and Promise, does Revive the Spirit of the Humble,
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and doth Revive the Heart of the Contrite ones, Isa. 57. 15. VVhereby that Scripture is fulfilled at this present time, They th•• Sow in Tears, shall Reap in Joy.
and does Revive the Heart of the Contrite ones, Isaiah 57. 15. Whereby that Scripture is fulfilled At this present time, They th•• Sow in Tears, shall Reap in Joy.
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He that goeth forth an• weepeth, bearing Precious Seed, shall doubtless come agai• with Rejoycing and Bringing his Sheaves with him, Psal. 126. 5, 6. For by that Joy and Rejoycing which God doth give in the midst of,
He that Goes forth an• weeps, bearing Precious Seed, shall doubtless come agai• with Rejoicing and Bringing his Sheaves with him, Psalm 126. 5, 6. For by that Joy and Rejoicing which God does give in the midst of,
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or Immediately after Tears and VVeeping, this is a Pledge, Earnest, Forerunner and Assurance before hand, that He will exceedingly much more and longer make good and fulfil this same his word hereafter.
or Immediately After Tears and Weeping, this is a Pledge, Earnest, Forerunner and Assurance before hand, that He will exceedingly much more and longer make good and fulfil this same his word hereafter.
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Namely, Through the abundance of Comfort, which upon Reflexion of his foregoing well spent Life, did thereupon flow and stream into his Soul. For such a True, Perfect and Good foregoing Life, (as sure as the Scriptures are true.
Namely, Through the abundance of Comfort, which upon Reflection of his foregoing well spent Life, did thereupon flow and stream into his Soul. For such a True, Perfect and Good foregoing Life, (as sure as the Scriptures Are true.
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And the Work of Righteousness shall be Peace, and the effect of Righteousness, Quietness and Assurance for ever, Isa. 32. 17.) Must necessarily yield unto Hezekiah Consolation, Peace and Joy in the Holy Ghost.
And the Work of Righteousness shall be Peace, and the Effect of Righteousness, Quietness and Assurance for ever, Isaiah 32. 17.) Must necessarily yield unto Hezekiah Consolation, Peace and Joy in the Holy Ghost.
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But rather at that very Instant, Joy did spring up unto him out of those Wells of Salvation, which if He had then died, He had went away to have more fully tasted on.
But rather At that very Instant, Joy did spring up unto him out of those Wells of Salvation, which if He had then died, He had went away to have more Fully tasted on.
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This is a frequent and common thing with the Saints and Servants of God, that when they are extraordinary and very earnest indeed with God about any thing, to Weep and Pour forth Tears before him,
This is a frequent and Common thing with the Saints and Servants of God, that when they Are extraordinary and very earnest indeed with God about any thing, to Weep and Pour forth Tears before him,
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(How all this was done and effected, it may be seen by what is Immediately added further) He wept and made Supplication, Hos. 12. 3, 4. And herein Hezekiah shewed himself to be a true Son of Jacob, an Israelite indeed,
(How all this was done and effected, it may be seen by what is Immediately added further) He wept and made Supplication, Hos. 12. 3, 4. And herein Hezekiah showed himself to be a true Son of Jacob, an Israelite indeed,
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for as appears from the Verses following my Text, He also got hereby Acceptation and Audience from God, Go and say unto Hezekiah, Thus saith the Lord the God of David thy Father, I have heard thy Prayer, I have seen thy Tears.
for as appears from the Verses following my Text, He also god hereby Acceptation and Audience from God, Go and say unto Hezekiah, Thus Says the Lord the God of David thy Father, I have herd thy Prayer, I have seen thy Tears.
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but when it really arises from a broken and contrite Spirit (The Sacrifices of God are a broken Spirit, a broken and contrite Heart, O God thou wilt not despise) From a troubled Soul,
but when it really arises from a broken and contrite Spirit (The Sacrifices of God Are a broken Spirit, a broken and contrite Heart, Oh God thou wilt not despise) From a troubled Soul,
and when it is under Great Earnestness, either to be delivered from such an Evil which then lies upon he• or to have such a Good thing which she then wants an• desires.
and when it is under Great Earnestness, either to be Delivered from such an Evil which then lies upon he• or to have such a Good thing which she then Wants an• Desires.
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The Scripture in sundry places speaks concerning Tea• and Weeping, and it may be perceived, that the Dr〈 … 〉 and Tendency of all of them, is to recommend rath〈 … 〉 Weeping then Laughter unto us,
The Scripture in sundry places speaks Concerning Tea• and Weeping, and it may be perceived, that the Dr〈 … 〉 and Tendency of all of them, is to recommend rath〈 … 〉 Weeping then Laughter unto us,
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for that tends to Go〈 … 〉 and Rejoycing in the latter End. According to what t〈 … 〉 Wise Man saith, It is better to go to the House of Mourning then to the House of Feasting,
for that tends to Go〈 … 〉 and Rejoicing in the latter End. According to what t〈 … 〉 Wise Man Says, It is better to go to the House of Mourning then to the House of Feasting,
Sorrow 〈 ◊ 〉 better then Laughter, for by the sadness of the Countenan•• the Heart is made better, Eccless. 7. 1, 2. Add to this wh•• our Saviour Jesus Christ saith and promises, Blessed are 〈 ◊ 〉 that hunger now, for ye shall be filled.
Sorrow 〈 ◊ 〉 better then Laughter, for by the sadness of the Countenan•• the Heart is made better, Eccless. 7. 1, 2. Add to this wh•• our Saviour jesus christ Says and promises, Blessed Are 〈 ◊ 〉 that hunger now, for you shall be filled.
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Wo unto you that Lau〈 … 〉 now, for ye shall Mourn and Weep, Luke 6. 21, 25. Alth〈 … 〉 the Practice of the World runs opposite and contrary, 〈 ◊ 〉 they would Account such not fit to live, who do not gi•• themselves out to Jocoseness, Merriment and Vain Laug〈 … 〉 ter;
Woe unto you that Lau〈 … 〉 now, for you shall Mourn and Weep, Lycia 6. 21, 25. Alth〈 … 〉 the Practice of the World runs opposite and contrary, 〈 ◊ 〉 they would Account such not fit to live, who do not gi•• themselves out to Jocoseness, Merriment and Vain Laug〈 … 〉 ter;
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yet the Scripture by the which we are to be Judge• and according to which all Men must receive, doth 〈 ◊ 〉 speak one Good Word of Worldly and Carnal Joy, whi〈 … 〉 is like the Crackling of Thorns under a Pot;
yet the Scripture by the which we Are to be Judge• and according to which all Men must receive, does 〈 ◊ 〉 speak one Good Word of Worldly and Carnal Joy, whi〈 … 〉 is like the Crackling of Thorns under a Pot;
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〈 ◊ 〉 all our Joy and Delight should be in God, and in 〈 ◊ 〉 things pertaining to his Kingdom, In waiting for the 〈 ◊ 〉 solation of Israel, and out of Expectation of what 〈 ◊ 〉 will shortly do unto his Creatures, viz. That is to say, 〈 ◊ 〉 such of them as shall be found worthy to partake and 〈 ◊ 〉 ceive thereof.
〈 ◊ 〉 all our Joy and Delight should be in God, and in 〈 ◊ 〉 things pertaining to his Kingdom, In waiting for the 〈 ◊ 〉 solation of Israel, and out of Expectation of what 〈 ◊ 〉 will shortly do unto his Creatures, viz. That is to say, 〈 ◊ 〉 such of them as shall be found worthy to partake and 〈 ◊ 〉 ceive thereof.
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yet He did retain the same Weeping State 〈 ◊ 〉 Inclination for all the Fifteen Years, which were add〈 … 〉 further, according to what himself saith, I shall go so〈 … 〉 all my Years in the Bitterness of my Soul. Which Words are Written for our Admonition and Ensample,
yet He did retain the same Weeping State 〈 ◊ 〉 Inclination for all the Fifteen years, which were add〈 … 〉 further, according to what himself Says, I shall go so〈 … 〉 all my years in the Bitterness of my Soul. Which Words Are Written for our Admonition and Ensample,
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for our Imitation and Practice, upon whom the Ends of the World are come, Namely, That each of us should severally go all our Remaining Years, Months, Weeks and Days, of this our Pilgrimage in the Bitterness of our Souls.
for our Imitation and Practice, upon whom the Ends of the World Are come, Namely, That each of us should severally go all our Remaining years, Months, Weeks and Days, of this our Pilgrimage in the Bitterness of our Souls.
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And if we should also when we come to lie on our Death-Beds, Weep sore, Provided it be for the very same Reasons as Hezekiah did, It would be never the worse, but better for us.
And if we should also when we come to lie on our Death-Beds, Weep soar, Provided it be for the very same Reasons as Hezekiah did, It would be never the Worse, but better for us.
The first Use shall be a short Word of Exhortation, Namely for all that shall hear or read these lines, To walk before God in Truth and with a Perfect Heart,
The First Use shall be a short Word of Exhortation, Namely for all that shall hear or read these lines, To walk before God in Truth and with a Perfect Heart,
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For it is not a vain thing •or you, Because it is your Life, and through this thing 〈 ◊ 〉 shall prolong your Days in the Land, whither ye go •ver Jordan to possess it, Deut. 32. 47. It is not a •ain or Indifferent thing in the first place to Hear or Read the Word of God, or not to do it.
For it is not a vain thing •or you, Because it is your Life, and through this thing 〈 ◊ 〉 shall prolong your Days in the Land, whither you go •ver Jordan to possess it, Deuteronomy 32. 47. It is not a •ain or Indifferent thing in the First place to Hear or Read the Word of God, or not to do it.
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for 'tis this which gives the resentment and feeling of all other things. And through this thing of walking before God in Truth, and with a perfect heart,
for it's this which gives the resentment and feeling of all other things. And through this thing of walking before God in Truth, and with a perfect heart,
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The Heart and Conscience of every one must necessarily assent to the Truth of this following Proposition, Seeing that Man must live and abide for ever, (for so it is from the Order, Decree and Determination of God concerning us) He cannot do otherwise then desire to be happy for ever,
The Heart and Conscience of every one must necessarily assent to the Truth of this following Proposition, Seeing that Man must live and abide for ever, (for so it is from the Order, decree and Determination of God Concerning us) He cannot do otherwise then desire to be happy for ever,
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when He goes over the Jordan of this Life, as well and all one as He desires and endeavours to live happily and comfortably in this Life, on this side of Jordan. Seeing that M•• must live after Death, He must all one,
when He Goes over the Jordan of this Life, as well and all one as He Desires and endeavours to live happily and comfortably in this Life, on this side of Jordan. Seeing that M•• must live After Death, He must all one,
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and also doth desire to be Happy and Blessed after Death, all on• as it is Natural and every one doth desire to li•• Comfortably, Pleasantly and Happily before Dea•• And seeing again from the Order, Decree and Determination of God, There is no• other way und•• Heaven to be Happy and Blessed for ever, but 〈 ◊ 〉 walking before God in Truth and with a Perfe•• Heart,
and also does desire to be Happy and Blessed After Death, all on• as it is Natural and every one does desire to li•• Comfortably, Pleasantly and Happily before Dea•• And seeing again from the Order, decree and Determination of God, There is no• other Way und•• Heaven to be Happy and Blessed for ever, but 〈 ◊ 〉 walking before God in Truth and with a Perfe•• Heart,
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Hereupon 〈 ◊ 〉 Word of Exhortation speaks most strong and forcibl• to every one that would be saved and happy for 〈 ◊ 〉 ver (as every one would who knows and believes 〈 ◊ 〉 future State) Go thou and do likewise.
Hereupon 〈 ◊ 〉 Word of Exhortation speaks most strong and forcibl• to every one that would be saved and happy for 〈 ◊ 〉 ver (as every one would who knows and believes 〈 ◊ 〉 future State) Go thou and do likewise.
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The other Use which I shall draw and infer from these last words of our Text, And Hezekiah wept sore, shall be, To Recommend unto those who are in Reality and Truth obedient Servants of the Lord, to be in a State of Weeping and Mourning.
The other Use which I shall draw and infer from these last words of our Text, And Hezekiah wept soar, shall be, To Recommend unto those who Are in Reality and Truth obedient Servants of the Lord, to be in a State of Weeping and Mourning.
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Say I these things as a Man? For doth not the Law of the Prophets Recommend and say the very same unto ye? Therefore also now saith the Lord, Turn ye even to me with all your Heart and with Fasting (the intent whereof is to afflict our Soul, Isa. 58. 3.) And with Weeping and with Mourning.
Say I these things as a Man? For does not the Law of the prophets Recommend and say the very same unto you? Therefore also now Says the Lord, Turn you even to me with all your Heart and with Fasting (the intent whereof is to afflict our Soul, Isaiah 58. 3.) And with Weeping and with Mourning.
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Let the Bridegroom go forth of his Chamber, and the Bride out of her Closet. Let the Priests, the Ministers of the Lord, Weep between the Porch and the Altar;
Let the Bridegroom go forth of his Chamber, and the Bride out of her Closet. Let the Priests, the Ministers of the Lord, Weep between the Porch and the Altar;
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and let them say, Spare thy People O Lord, and give not thine heritage to reproach, Joel. 2. 12, 13, 14, 17. And in that Day did the Lord God of Hosts call to Weeping and to Mourning, and to Girding with •ack-cloth.
and let them say, Spare thy People Oh Lord, and give not thine heritage to reproach, Joel. 2. 12, 13, 14, 17. And in that Day did the Lord God of Hosts call to Weeping and to Mourning, and to Girding with •ack-cloth.
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But here it may be surmised and said, That such kind of harsh and sowre Doctrine may be Reasonably expected from the Old Testament Dispensation, which came from Mount Sinah which gendreth Bondage, from whence the Law was given in Fire, in Blackness and Darkness,
But Here it may be surmised and said, That such kind of harsh and sour Doctrine may be Reasonably expected from the Old Testament Dispensation, which Come from Mount Sina which gendereth Bondage, from whence the Law was given in Fire, in Blackness and Darkness,
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But the Gospel was not ushered nor brought into the World after that manner, for it came in a still Voice, with a Fear not, for behold I bring you Good Tidings of Great Joy which shall be to all People, Luke 2. 10. Doth this same Gospel Recommend,
But the Gospel was not ushered nor brought into the World After that manner, for it Come in a still Voice, with a fear not, for behold I bring you Good Tidings of Great Joy which shall be to all People, Lycia 2. 10. Does this same Gospel Recommend,
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Humble your selves in the sight of God, and He shall lift you up, James 4. 9, 10. And then by consequence if we do all this, The Lord who shall turn our Captivity as the Rivers in the South, will again turn our Mourning to Laughter, and our Heaviness to Joy.
Humble your selves in the sighed of God, and He shall lift you up, James 4. 9, 10. And then by consequence if we do all this, The Lord who shall turn our Captivity as the rivers in the South, will again turn our Mourning to Laughter, and our Heaviness to Joy.
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According as is promised by his Spirit, which spake through the Evangelical Prophet, And the Ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with Songs; They shall obtain Joy and Gladness,
According as is promised by his Spirit, which spoke through the Evangelical Prophet, And the Ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with Songs; They shall obtain Joy and Gladness,
and Sorrow and Sighing shall flee away, Isa. 35. 10. Our Saviour Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of our Faith, (in whom all the Gospel doth center) doth assure and promis•• the same in those afore-quoted words of his, wherein also He doth Recommend to all that are Christians indeed, this State of Weeping now, with that true Word of Encouragement, for ye shall Laugh. As also He tacitly finds fault with,
and Sorrow and Sighing shall flee away, Isaiah 35. 10. Our Saviour jesus christ, the Author and Finisher of our Faith, (in whom all the Gospel does centre) does assure and promis•• the same in those aforequoted words of his, wherein also He does Recommend to all that Are Christians indeed, this State of Weeping now, with that true Word of Encouragement, for you shall Laugh. As also He tacitly finds fault with,
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As again, Laughter and Merriment now (I only speak here of the Laughter and Merriment of the World, which arises from the things thereof) is the way to misery hereafter.
As again, Laughter and Merriment now (I only speak Here of the Laughter and Merriment of the World, which arises from the things thereof) is the Way to misery hereafter.
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For herein they are contrary to the Thoughts of the People of the World, who if they see any one to serious and Godly, herein they conclude him to be Melancholy and Miserable• whereas as sure as Gods Word is true, this is the only way to the true Blessedness.
For herein they Are contrary to the Thoughts of the People of the World, who if they see any one to serious and Godly, herein they conclude him to be Melancholy and Miserable• whereas as sure as God's Word is true, this is the only Way to the true Blessedness.
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if we take a view o• them by the Glass of his Word, and go into the sanctuary and see the end of these Men, Surely thou didst set them in slippery Places, Thou castedst them down into Destruction, Psal. 73. 18. As the pleasant and purling streams of Jordan, do empty themselves into the Dead Sea;
if we take a view o• them by the Glass of his Word, and go into the sanctuary and see the end of these Men, Surely thou didst Set them in slippery Places, Thou castedst them down into Destruction, Psalm 73. 18. As the pleasant and purling streams of Jordan, do empty themselves into the Dead Sea;
Seeing that these things are so, What manner of Persons ought we to be in all Gravity of Spirit and Serious Conversation? Even with the same Hezekiah, Like a Crane or a Swallow,
Seeing that these things Are so, What manner of Persons ought we to be in all Gravity of Spirit and Serious Conversation? Even with the same Hezekiah, Like a Crane or a Swallow,
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so did I chatter, I did Mourn as a Dove, Isa. 38. 14. For as to this, the sweet Word of Promise speaks on this wise, And the Days of thy Mourning shall be ended, Isa. 60. 20. Which again (according as our Mourning hath been) will be made up in a Proportionable Cup of Consolation and Rejoycing.
so did I chatter, I did Mourn as a Dove, Isaiah 38. 14. For as to this, the sweet Word of Promise speaks on this wise, And the Days of thy Mourning shall be ended, Isaiah 60. 20. Which again (according as our Mourning hath been) will be made up in a Proportionable Cup of Consolation and Rejoicing.
as we commonly Phrase and Understand it, and all things are smooth and easy with them, When their Eyes stand out with Fatness, they have more then heart could wish, Psal. 73. 7. When they are Puffed up with sensuality and the Good Things of this Life,
as we commonly Phrase and Understand it, and all things Are smooth and easy with them, When their Eyes stand out with Fatness, they have more then heart could wish, Psalm 73. 7. When they Are Puffed up with sensuality and the Good Things of this Life,
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And as now under the Gospel, the Apostle delivereth the Rule unto Husbands and Wives, Defraud ye not one the other except it be with consent for a Time, that ye may give your selves unto Fasting and Prayer.
And as now under the Gospel, the Apostle Delivereth the Rule unto Husbands and Wives, Defraud you not one the other except it be with consent for a Time, that you may give your selves unto Fasting and Prayer.
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Then came the Word of the Lord unto Isaiah, saying, Go and Say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the Lord, the God of David thy Father, I have heard thy Prayer, I have seen thy Tears;
Then Come the Word of the Lord unto Isaiah, saying, Go and Say to Hezekiah, Thus Says the Lord, the God of David thy Father, I have herd thy Prayer, I have seen thy Tears;
But let him that Glorieth, Glory in this, that he Ʋnderstandeth and knoweth me that I am the Lord, Jer. 9. 23. 24. For what Nation is there so Great who hath God so nigh unto them,
But let him that Glorieth, Glory in this, that he Ʋnderstandeth and Knoweth me that I am the Lord, Jer. 9. 23. 24. For what nation is there so Great who hath God so High unto them,
as the Lord our God is in all Things, that we call upon him for, Deut. 4. 7. And Jesus lift up his Eyes and said, Father I thank thee that thou hast heard me,
as the Lord our God is in all Things, that we call upon him for, Deuteronomy 4. 7. And jesus lift up his Eyes and said, Father I thank thee that thou hast herd me,
and it will hence appear that the Greatest Priviledge, Honour and Excellency, and Benefit, which can accrue to any Man on this Earth is for God to hear his Prayer, To be nigh unto him in all things that he Calls upon God for;
and it will hence appear that the Greatest Privilege, Honour and Excellency, and Benefit, which can accrue to any Man on this Earth is for God to hear his Prayer, To be High unto him in all things that he Calls upon God for;
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We see evidently now, that some do Account of and set by themselves, because they Joyn House to House, and lay Field to Field, and because they Wax Rich and abound therein.
We see evidently now, that Some do Account of and Set by themselves, Because they Join House to House, and lay Field to Field, and Because they Wax Rich and abound therein.
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Who, because they are Purse Proud and have more Money than such and such of their Neighbours and Acquaintance, their hearts are not only lifted up above their Brethren,
Who, Because they Are Purse Proud and have more Money than such and such of their Neighbours and Acquaintance, their hearts Are not only lifted up above their Brothers,
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Have any of the Rulers believed on him? So it hath been alike asked more than once or twice, by some of my Carnal Kindred who walk in the Vanity of their mind, having their Understanding darkened as to the things of God,
Have any of the Rulers believed on him? So it hath been alike asked more than once or twice, by Some of my Carnal Kindred who walk in the Vanity of their mind, having their Understanding darkened as to the things of God,
and as to the true method of the Dispensation of his Kingdom, Do any of the substantial and Rich sort of the People come to hear thee? I cannot Answer as to any of them,
and as to the true method of the Dispensation of his Kingdom, Do any of the substantial and Rich sort of the People come to hear thee? I cannot Answer as to any of them,
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but if any of the Poor of the Flock, or those Poor despised ones in the world, whose Prayer God heareth (Thus saith the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy one to him whom Man despiseth, 〈 ◊ 〉 him whom the Nation abhorreth, Isaiah 49. 7.) Do come here to this Assembly, it is more to me (as I conside• these things when I go into the sanctuary and take 〈 ◊ 〉 View and Estimate thereof from out of the Glass of th• word) than if Kings and Princes, Lords and Ladies, 〈 ◊ 〉 other Rich and Honourable Men and Women, did com• to hear me Preach the Word;
but if any of the Poor of the Flock, or those Poor despised ones in the world, whose Prayer God hears (Thus Says the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy one to him whom Man despises, 〈 ◊ 〉 him whom the nation abhorreth, Isaiah 49. 7.) Do come Here to this Assembly, it is more to me (as I conside• these things when I go into the sanctuary and take 〈 ◊ 〉 View and Estimate thereof from out of the Glass of th• word) than if Kings and Princes, lords and Ladies, 〈 ◊ 〉 other Rich and Honourable Men and Women, did com• to hear me Preach the Word;
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Tho' Peradventure th• would lift up and exalt, and please that Worldly Corrupt Nature which I confess and speak to my shame, 〈 ◊ 〉 yet too much in me.
Though Peradventure th• would lift up and exalt, and please that Worldly Corrupt Nature which I confess and speak to my shame, 〈 ◊ 〉 yet too much in me.
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Some do Account themselves 〈 ◊ 〉 ry much, because, perhaps they are beloved of, or Popular amongst their Neighbours, another for his Honour, another for his Courage and Might,
some do Account themselves 〈 ◊ 〉 Rye much, Because, perhaps they Are Beloved of, or Popular among their Neighbours, Another for his Honour, Another for his Courage and Might,
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but here it is alleviated again with this consideration, that where are Great Gifts, there must be Great Accounts.) Another is Delighted and Transported within himself,
but Here it is alleviated again with this consideration, that where Are Great Gifts, there must be Great Accounts.) another is Delighted and Transported within himself,
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neither hast asked Riches for thy self, neither hast asked the Life of thine Enemies, but hast asked for thy self Ʋnderstanding to discern Judgment.
neither haste asked Riches for thy self, neither haste asked the Life of thine Enemies, but hast asked for thy self Ʋnderstanding to discern Judgement.
as thy Father David did walk, then I will lengt••n thy Days, 1 Kings 3. 11, 12, 13, 14. And as it is written, For your Heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
as thy Father David did walk, then I will lengt••n thy Days, 1 Kings 3. 11, 12, 13, 14. And as it is written, For your Heavenly Father Knoweth that you have need of these things.
But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you, Mat. 6. 33. From all this put together, it is my inward and very thought;
But seek you First the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you, Mathew 6. 33. From all this put together, it is my inward and very Thought;
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The more any one is in favour with God and hath more of his will and secret (The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him.) Herein only one Man excelleth another,
The more any one is in favour with God and hath more of his will and secret (The secret of the Lord is with them that Fear him.) Herein only one Man excels Another,
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for our flesh is as their flesh, and our Children as their Children, and we are all near the same (both Godly and Ungodly) as to the same outward Frame, and Composure.
for our Flesh is as their Flesh, and our Children as their Children, and we Are all near the same (both Godly and Ungodly) as to the same outward Frame, and Composure.
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who even whilst here on Earth is soonest heard by the Great King, for this is an Earnest and Assurance before-hand, that he shall one day stand in his Presence;
who even while Here on Earth is soonest herd by the Great King, for this is an Earnest and Assurance beforehand, that he shall one day stand in his Presence;
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and with Men, and hast Prevailed, Gen. 32. 28. Who like another Lot, hath that Interest and Prevalency with God, that himself saith, I cannot do any thing till thou come thither, Gen. 19. 22, Altho' it were to be in the Destruction and Punishment of the wicked, yet God could not do it till he came out from amongst them.
and with Men, and hast Prevailed, Gen. 32. 28. Who like Another Lot, hath that Interest and Prevalency with God, that himself Says, I cannot do any thing till thou come thither, Gen. 19. 22, Although it were to be in the Destruction and Punishment of the wicked, yet God could not do it till he Come out from among them.
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And He prayed again, and the Heaven gave Rain, and the Earth brought forth her Fruit, James 5. 17, 19. Who is here brought in as a• Example, that the effectual •ervent Prayer of a Righteous Man availeth much:
And He prayed again, and the Heaven gave Rain, and the Earth brought forth her Fruit, James 5. 17, 19. Who is Here brought in as a• Exampl, that the effectual •ervent Prayer of a Righteous Man availeth much:
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Who, when God heareth not sinners, but if any be a Worshipper of God and doth his Will, him he heareth, hath this Testimony, that he is a VVorshipper of God and doth his VVill,
Who, when God hears not Sinners, but if any be a Worshipper of God and does his Will, him he hears, hath this Testimony, that he is a VVorshipper of God and does his VVill,
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But verily God hath heard me, he hath attended to the Voice of my Prayer, Psal. 66. 18, 19. By which it follows of Consequence, that the Psalmist did not regard Iniquity in his heart:
But verily God hath herd me, he hath attended to the Voice of my Prayer, Psalm 66. 18, 19. By which it follows of Consequence, that the Psalmist did not regard Iniquity in his heart:
For God to be nigh unto us in all things, that we call upon him for and to hear our Prayer, is the greatest of all Wordly Blessings and Mercies put together, either long Life, Riches,
For God to be High unto us in all things, that we call upon him for and to hear our Prayer, is the greatest of all Wordly Blessings and mercies put together, either long Life, Riches,
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Go and say to Hezekiah, thus saith the Lord, the God of David thy Father. This and the foregoing Verses are a kind of Dialogue between the Great God and his Creature Hezekiah; which Dialogue or Conference God manages by his Prophet Isaiah. That God should hearken unto the Voice of a Man, Joshua 10. 4. Seems wonderful if we have but those just and raised thoughts of the God-head, (in Comparison of whom in Greatness or Bigness the vast Fabrick of the whole World, is but as a Dust of the Ballance) and the true Knowledge of our selves.
Go and say to Hezekiah, thus Says the Lord, the God of David thy Father. This and the foregoing Verses Are a kind of Dialogue between the Great God and his Creature Hezekiah; which Dialogue or Conference God manages by his Prophet Isaiah. That God should harken unto the Voice of a Man, joshua 10. 4. Seems wondered if we have but those just and raised thoughts of the Godhead, (in Comparison of whom in Greatness or Bigness the vast Fabric of the Whole World, is but as a Dust of the Balance) and the true Knowledge of our selves.
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The whole Scripture is but a Declaration in order of what hath passed and been transacted between God and Mankind, in the several Persons there instanced in.
The Whole Scripture is but a Declaration in order of what hath passed and been transacted between God and Mankind, in the several Persons there instanced in.
For after that he had in the foregoing Verses (whereof ye have already heard it Discoursed abundantly.) Sent a message of Death, in our next word he sends a Reprieve from this Sentence,
For After that he had in the foregoing Verses (whereof you have already herd it Discoursed abundantly.) Sent a message of Death, in our next word he sends a Reprieve from this Sentence,
as also this adding of Fifteen Years, is a Type and Signification of that adding of Life for evermore unto that which is now as a vapour and continueth not;
as also this adding of Fifteen years, is a Type and Signification of that adding of Life for evermore unto that which is now as a vapour and Continueth not;
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but as soon as this shall end, that will immediately begin and never end, as may appear yet more clearly from th• sequel and drift of our Discourse hereon.
but as soon as this shall end, that will immediately begin and never end, as may appear yet more clearly from th• sequel and drift of our Discourse hereon.
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The God of David thy Father. As our Saviour Jesu• Christ proves the Resurrection of the Dead, I am th• God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, God is not the God of the Dead but of the Living.
The God of David thy Father. As our Saviour Jesu• christ Proves the Resurrection of the Dead, I am th• God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, God is not the God of the Dead but of the Living.
for there were more than three Generations or Descents between David and Hezekiah. We read Several Times in the Books of Kings and Chronicles, that a Blessing was entailed on his Posterity for Davids sake;
for there were more than three Generations or Descents between David and Hezekiah. We read Several Times in the Books of Kings and Chronicles, that a Blessing was entailed on his Posterity for Davids sake;
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Because of the Loving Kindness and Mercy, which he still retained unto David their Forefather; as there are Sundry Expressions to this purpose in the Scripture.
Because of the Loving Kindness and Mercy, which he still retained unto David their Forefather; as there Are Sundry Expressions to this purpose in the Scripture.
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Hereby may be seen that God had a kindness and Favour unto the House and Family of David, as indeed he had to that and to the Family and House of Abraham, and of Jacob or Israel. There are more Good Things said throughout the Book of the Lord of them,
Hereby may be seen that God had a kindness and Favour unto the House and Family of David, as indeed he had to that and to the Family and House of Abraham, and of Jacob or Israel. There Are more Good Things said throughout the Book of the Lord of them,
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But therefore chiefly it was, because of what was aforesaid to Abraham, In thy seed shall all the Nations of the Earth be Blessed, and of this Mans seed,
But Therefore chiefly it was, Because of what was aforesaid to Abraham, In thy seed shall all the nations of the Earth be Blessed, and of this men seed,
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and so of Jacob and of Davids seed (To shew which the Genealogy of him is so Particularly reckoned up in the first Chapter of Mathew) according to the Flesh, God would raise up his Son Jesus Christ.
and so of Jacob and of Davids seed (To show which the Genealogy of him is so Particularly reckoned up in the First Chapter of Matthew) according to the Flesh, God would raise up his Son jesus christ.
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And therefore this Diversity may be now observed under the Gospel, that, unless when it is Quoted out of the Old Testament, he is never called the God of Abraham, or of Isaac and Jacob nor yet the God of David, but there he is stiled and Named the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, according as so Paul calls him by the Spirit.
And Therefore this Diversity may be now observed under the Gospel, that, unless when it is Quoted out of the Old Testament, he is never called the God of Abraham, or of Isaac and Jacob nor yet the God of David, but there he is styled and Nam the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, according as so Paul calls him by the Spirit.
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As our Saviour Jesus Christ argues to the Jews, If ye were the Children of, Abraham ye would do the Works of Abraham, so here in like manner it may be Reasoned, that if the Lord was the God of David thy Father,
As our Saviour jesus christ argues to the jews, If you were the Children of, Abraham you would do the Works of Abraham, so Here in like manner it may be Reasoned, that if the Lord was the God of David thy Father,
Where God saith a Thing, he doth always perform the same, which accordingly he did make Good and fulfil unto the same Hezekiah, as appears by the History thereof as it stands recorded in Several Places of the Bible.
Where God Says a Thing, he does always perform the same, which accordingly he did make Good and fulfil unto the same Hezekiah, as appears by the History thereof as it Stands recorded in Several Places of the bible.
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The Worshipper is not to Regard Iniquity in his Heart, but to call upon the Lord with his whole heart and then the Lord will hear our Prayer and be found by us.
The Worshipper is not to Regard Iniquity in his Heart, but to call upon the Lord with his Whole heart and then the Lord will hear our Prayer and be found by us.
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Be ye clean that bear the Vessels of the Lord, Isa. 52. 11. And so it is requisite to be cleaned from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit in order that our Prayers may ascend up,
Be you clean that bear the Vessels of the Lord, Isaiah 52. 11. And so it is requisite to be cleaned from all filthiness of Flesh and Spirit in order that our Prayers may ascend up,
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Therefore it was, because that Hezekiah had walked before God in Truth (For the Lord is nigh unto all that call upon him in Truth) and with a Perfect Heart which is a whole and not a divided heart;
Therefore it was, Because that Hezekiah had walked before God in Truth (For the Lord is High unto all that call upon him in Truth) and with a Perfect Heart which is a Whole and not a divided heart;
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Why, in this Life, and in this State here on Earth, No Man hath seen God at any Time, the only begotten Son which is in the Bosom of the Father he hath declared him.
Why, in this Life, and in this State Here on Earth, No Man hath seen God At any Time, the only begotten Son which is in the Bosom of the Father he hath declared him.
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By which together with that Invisible Reason and Knowledge which he hath given us, The Invisible Things of him from the Creation of the World may be clearly seen being Ʋnderstood by the Things that are made,
By which together with that Invisible Reason and Knowledge which he hath given us, The Invisible Things of him from the Creation of the World may be clearly seen being Ʋnderstood by the Things that Are made,
And so the same God, who sees our outward Tears, sees also that Sorrow of Heart and Vexation of Spirit, that secret Anguish and Discontent of Mind, from whence these Tears do flo• forth and proceed.
And so the same God, who sees our outward Tears, sees also that Sorrow of Heart and Vexation of Spirit, that secret Anguish and Discontent of Mind, from whence these Tears do flo• forth and proceed.
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He sees every le〈 … 〉 crany and corner of our Inside also, and seeing that 〈 ◊ 〉 is the will and appointment of God, To comfort all th• mourn, to appoint unto them that mourn in Sion, to gi•• unto them Beauty for Ashes, the Oyl of Joy for Mournning, the Garment of Praise for the Spirit of Heavines• Here God is like unto a skilful Physitian (Shall not 〈 ◊ 〉 that teacheth Man Knowledge, know?) Who kno• the bottom and ground of the Sore or Disease, wh•• he hath in hand to heal and recover.
He sees every le〈 … 〉 cranny and corner of our Inside also, and seeing that 〈 ◊ 〉 is the will and appointment of God, To Comfort all th• mourn, to appoint unto them that mourn in Sion, to gi•• unto them Beauty for Ashes, the Oil of Joy for Mourning, the Garment of Praise for the Spirit of Heavines• Here God is like unto a skilful physician (Shall not 〈 ◊ 〉 that Teaches Man Knowledge, know?) Who kno• the bottom and ground of the Soar or Disease, wh•• he hath in hand to heal and recover.
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Even so our Go• knows and understands to the utmost, all that Mourning and Spirit of Heaviness, with the true causes and o•casions thereof, that is in the hearts of all,
Even so our Go• knows and understands to the utmost, all that Mourning and Spirit of Heaviness, with the true Causes and o•casions thereof, that is in the hearts of all,
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Are 〈 ◊ 〉 these things Noted in thy Book? I am weary with 〈 ◊ 〉 Groaning, all the Night make I my Bed to Swim, I wa•• my Couch with my Tears, Psal. 6. 6. And then it follo• For the Lord hath heard the Voice of my Weeping.
are 〈 ◊ 〉 these things Noted in thy Book? I am weary with 〈 ◊ 〉 Groaning, all the Night make I my Bed to Swim, I wa•• my Couch with my Tears, Psalm 6. 6. And then it follo• For the Lord hath herd the Voice of my Weeping.
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Whi•• is Parallel unto and is another Example to confirm t•• Truth of our Text, That God doth see the Tears 〈 ◊ 〉 hear the Voice of the Weeping of his Servants and Peop•• According to what is elsewhere Written, I cried 〈 ◊ 〉 God with my Voice,
Whi•• is Parallel unto and is Another Exampl to confirm t•• Truth of our Text, That God does see the Tears 〈 ◊ 〉 hear the Voice of the Weeping of his Servants and Peop•• According to what is elsewhere Written, I cried 〈 ◊ 〉 God with my Voice,
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for they do sometimes in custom and 〈 ◊ 〉 little to satisfy Natural Conscience, Pray unto hi• And so he doth hear the mumbling of the Papist ov•• his Beads, the much speaking of the Heathen, and 〈 ◊ 〉 Worship of the Jew, as it is at this Day, as He is a•• knowing;
for they do sometime in custom and 〈 ◊ 〉 little to satisfy Natural Conscience, Pray unto hi• And so he does hear the mumbling of the Papist ov•• his Beads, the much speaking of the Heathen, and 〈 ◊ 〉 Worship of the Jew, as it is At this Day, as He is a•• knowing;
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And so he doth hear the howlings of them upon their •eds, Who did not cry unto him with their heart, Hos. 7, 14. But yet he is not so far moved with one or the other,
And so he does hear the howlings of them upon their •eds, Who did not cry unto him with their heart, Hos. 7, 14. But yet he is not so Far moved with one or the other,
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Therefore it came to pass, that as he cried and they would not hear, so they cried and I would not hear, saith the Lord of Hosts, Zech. 7. 12, 13. Such did heretofore harden themselves against God,
Therefore it Come to pass, that as he cried and they would not hear, so they cried and I would not hear, Says the Lord of Hosts, Zechariah 7. 12, 13. Such did heretofore harden themselves against God,
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But yet those Souls who shall fall under his Severity and Vengeance, and shall be cast into Hell, He will be hardened against their Wailing and Weeping,
But yet those Souls who shall fallen under his Severity and Vengeance, and shall be cast into Hell, He will be hardened against their Wailing and Weeping,
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And the same Lord Jesus Christ, who is now ou• Advocate with the Father, and in this Life holds forth even •nto them the Scepter of Mercy, will be to the hard •nd impenitent in heart, who despise his Goodness, long•uffering and forbearance, an Inexorable Judge.
And the same Lord jesus christ, who is now ou• Advocate with the Father, and in this Life holds forth even •nto them the Sceptre of Mercy, will be to the hard •nd impenitent in heart, who despise his goodness, long•uffering and forbearance, an Inexorable Judge.
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And so it doth with most of th• Children of Men, who know and understand somewhat more concerning it, either what may bring Death o• or sooner hasten it, this doth usually raise and occasio• Tears,
And so it does with most of th• Children of Men, who know and understand somewhat more Concerning it, either what may bring Death o• or sooner hasten it, this does usually raise and occasio• Tears,
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or at least that inward Sorrow and Anguish 〈 ◊ 〉 Heart, which Tears are the outward sign and effect 〈 ◊ 〉 And as the Word of Consolation here goes to the ve•• Ground and Original cause of those Tears, He sh〈 … 〉 swallow up Death in Victory;
or At least that inward Sorrow and Anguish 〈 ◊ 〉 Heart, which Tears Are the outward Signen and Effect 〈 ◊ 〉 And as the Word of Consolation Here Goes to the ve•• Ground and Original cause of those Tears, He sh〈 … 〉 swallow up Death in Victory;
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That is, God will overcom• Death and cause it to cease to be, So that those ve•• same Creatures shall come forth into Life again, upo• whom Death had seized and done its utmost.
That is, God will overcom• Death and cause it to cease to be, So that those ve•• same Creatures shall come forth into Life again, upo• whom Death had seized and done its utmost.
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Aft•• Death hath devoured and destroyed them, God 〈 ◊ 〉 raise them up and restore them intire and whole agai〈 … 〉 and he will save them from the Destruction;
Aft•• Death hath devoured and destroyed them, God 〈 ◊ 〉 raise them up and restore them entire and Whole agai〈 … 〉 and he will save them from the Destruction;
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All one 〈 ◊ 〉 the Cutting of his Days, and his Sence and Apprehe〈 … 〉 on of his going to the Gates of the Grave, and of 〈 ◊ 〉 being Deprived of the residue of his Years, made Hezekiah to weep sore.
All one 〈 ◊ 〉 the Cutting of his Days, and his Sense and Apprehe〈 … 〉 on of his going to the Gates of the Grave, and of 〈 ◊ 〉 being Deprived of the residue of his years, made Hezekiah to weep soar.
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But after that God had seen th〈 … 〉 his Tears, and sent another different message of add〈 … 〉 Fifteen Years more, this instantly made him to 〈 ◊ 〉 and refrain from Tears,
But After that God had seen th〈 … 〉 his Tears, and sent Another different message of add〈 … 〉 Fifteen years more, this instantly made him to 〈 ◊ 〉 and refrain from Tears,
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And as the God of Abraham is the same and alike unto all who do the Works of Abraham, so the same God, who saw Hezekiahs Tears will see our Tears also, provided we be in Covenant with him as Hezekiah was;
And as the God of Abraham is the same and alike unto all who do the Works of Abraham, so the same God, who saw Hezekiah's Tears will see our Tears also, provided we be in Covenant with him as Hezekiah was;
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Truly, my Beloved Brethren, It is a Great Matter and a very Desirable Thing to be under the care and concern of God, to be one of them of whom he saith, I have written thee upon the Palms of my hands, thy walls are continually before me.
Truly, my beloved Brothers, It is a Great Matter and a very Desirable Thing to be under the care and concern of God, to be one of them of whom he Says, I have written thee upon the Palms of my hands, thy walls Are continually before me.
Like as he gives Common Knowledge unto almost all Men and Women, but the saving and Distinguishing Grace unto his Elect. And as it is written, All thy Works shall Praise thee O Lord,
Like as he gives Common Knowledge unto almost all Men and Women, but the Saving and Distinguishing Grace unto his Elect. And as it is written, All thy Works shall Praise thee Oh Lord,
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So certainly there is somewhat more and furth•• in the Saints Blessing God, than that Praise of 〈 ◊ 〉 Name which is outwardly rendred by the Mixt Multitude or common sort of Mankind.
So Certainly there is somewhat more and furth•• in the Saints Blessing God, than that Praise of 〈 ◊ 〉 Name which is outwardly rendered by the Mixed Multitude or Common sort of Mankind.
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Psal. 106. 4. Here 〈 ◊ 〉 Psalmist knows by the Spirit, and accordingly he Praise and Addresseth unto God as such for the Distinguish••• Favour and Salvation which he hath for his own People over what he hath for the common stock of Mankind.
Psalm 106. 4. Here 〈 ◊ 〉 Psalmist knows by the Spirit, and accordingly he Praise and Addresseth unto God as such for the Distinguish••• Favour and Salvation which he hath for his own People over what he hath for the Common stock of Mankind.
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The Lord seeing our Tears will Administer Conso••tion, because here it will be found true (an Examp•• whereof was Hezekiah) They that sow in Tears, sh•• reap in Joy.
The Lord seeing our Tears will Administer Conso••tion, Because Here it will be found true (an Examp•• whereof was Hezekiah) They that sow in Tears, sh•• reap in Joy.
But it is Pitiful and Miserable thing to be despised and not 〈 ◊ 〉 regarded by God, which is to be a fore•orn wretch a〈 … 〉 cast off by our Maker, To be cast out of thy sight, Jo〈 … 〉 7. 4. As Jonah complained and feared, he should 〈 ◊ 〉 when he was in the Whales Belly;
But it is Pitiful and Miserable thing to be despised and not 〈 ◊ 〉 regarded by God, which is to be a fore•orn wretch a〈 … 〉 cast off by our Maker, To be cast out of thy sighed, Jo〈 … 〉 7. 4. As Jonah complained and feared, he should 〈 ◊ 〉 when he was in the Whale's Belly;
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and what can that •oul want? As was aforesaid, If God hears our Pray•• here on Earth, this is an earnest and assurance before •and that we shall one day stand in his presence in the Highest Heavens,
and what can that •oul want? As was aforesaid, If God hears our Pray•• Here on Earth, this is an earnest and assurance before •and that we shall one day stand in his presence in the Highest Heavens,
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so it is here again, If the Lord sees •ur Tears and hears the Voice of our Weeping in these Days of our Flesh when it is upon the very same account as Hezekiahs and the Psalmists was (for the ble••ing and advantage belongs not unto Wordly sorrow which Worketh Death,
so it is Here again, If the Lord sees •ur Tears and hears the Voice of our Weeping in these Days of our Flesh when it is upon the very same account as Hezekiah's and the Psalmists was (for the ble••ing and advantage belongs not unto Wordly sorrow which Works Death,
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but Godly sorrow which Worketh Repentance to Salvation not to be Repented of) so the •orrow towards God Worketh and Effecteth it so for 〈 ◊ 〉, that we shall come into be Partakers of the Conso••tion,
but Godly sorrow which Works Repentance to Salvation not to be Repented of) so the •orrow towards God Works and Effecteth it so for 〈 ◊ 〉, that we shall come into be Partakers of the Conso••tion,
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even the Consolation of Israel. I say, this also 〈 ◊ 〉 an earnest and assurance before-hand, that when these •ays of our flesh are Ended, The Days of our Mourn••g shall be Ended, Isa. 60. 20. And we shall come to ••at place where it shall be said,
even the Consolation of Israel. I say, this also 〈 ◊ 〉 an earnest and assurance beforehand, that when these •ays of our Flesh Are Ended, The Days of our Mourn••g shall be Ended, Isaiah 60. 20. And we shall come to ••at place where it shall be said,
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for God hath shewed and m〈 … 〉 known as much unto them) received the Message 〈 ◊ 〉 Word of Command from the Lord of Life, who 〈 ◊ 〉 put and now holds our Souls in Life and can call 〈 ◊ 〉 them out again whensoever he will, Set your Hou•• your Souls, the Inhabitants of your Earthly House 〈 ◊ 〉 order for ye shall die.
for God hath showed and m〈 … 〉 known as much unto them) received the Message 〈 ◊ 〉 Word of Command from the Lord of Life, who 〈 ◊ 〉 put and now holds our Souls in Life and can call 〈 ◊ 〉 them out again whensoever he will, Set your Hou•• your Souls, the Inhabitants of your Earthly House 〈 ◊ 〉 order for you shall die.
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Some in this assembly may Probably live Fift〈 … 〉 Years longer, same Thirty, Forty, Fifty, together 〈 ◊ 〉 the odd Years, Mouths and Days, according as to 〈 ◊ 〉 his Time is appointed and his days upon Earth are 〈 ◊ 〉 that of an Hireling.
some in this assembly may Probably live Fift〈 … 〉 years longer, same Thirty, Forty, Fifty, together 〈 ◊ 〉 the odd years, Mouths and Days, according as to 〈 ◊ 〉 his Time is appointed and his days upon Earth Are 〈 ◊ 〉 that of an Hireling.
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And so if I should Dogm〈 … 〉 cally affirm and Preach, set your Souls in order for〈 … 〉 shall die, that is, very suddenly and quickly, e〈 … 〉 this Evening, to Morrow,
And so if I should Dogm〈 … 〉 cally affirm and Preach, Set your Souls in order for〈 … 〉 shall die, that is, very suddenly and quickly, e〈 … 〉 this Evening, to Morrow,
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though it is Uncertain and Unknown to every 〈 ◊ 〉 of us, therefore ye would not give much heed 〈 ◊ 〉 nor believe such a Doctrine of Mine that should 〈 ◊ 〉 quaint ye, that ye should die within a week or suc• little Time.
though it is Uncertain and Unknown to every 〈 ◊ 〉 of us, Therefore you would not give much heed 〈 ◊ 〉 nor believe such a Doctrine of Mine that should 〈 ◊ 〉 quaint you, that you should die within a Week or suc• little Time.
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As suppose a Man should live to Fourscore and Ten Years of Age, (to which length of Days not more than one of Ten Thoussand do arrive) if he hath lived Threescore Years already, the Thirty Years which are yet to come will pass and at length be quite expired out and finished,
As suppose a Man should live to Fourscore and Ten years of Age, (to which length of Days not more than one of Ten Thoussand do arrive) if he hath lived Threescore years already, the Thirty years which Are yet to come will pass and At length be quite expired out and finished,
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as it is Emphatically noted and doubled for our the more taking notice thereof by the Prophet, An End is come, the End is come, it watcheth for thee; Behold it is come;
as it is Emphatically noted and doubled for our the more taking notice thereof by the Prophet, an End is come, the End is come, it watches for thee; Behold it is come;
The same also watcheth for thee, who art as yet Breathing on this Earth, and it will very quickly be returned and said as •o thy case and feeling, Behold it is come.
The same also watches for thee, who art as yet Breathing on this Earth, and it will very quickly be returned and said as •o thy case and feeling, Behold it is come.
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and if thou hast sinned and done Evil, the day of Trouble is near, even that Indignation and wrath, Tribulation and Anguish, which shall be upon every Soul that doth Evil;
and if thou hast sinned and done Evil, the day of Trouble is near, even that Indignation and wrath, Tribulation and Anguish, which shall be upon every Soul that does Evil;
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There is no more Resorting to the Pleasures and comforts of Life, or to those Methods and arts of hardening and Insensibility, as have been heretofore used.
There is no more Resorting to the Pleasures and comforts of Life, or to those Methods and arts of hardening and Insensibility, as have been heretofore used.
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Now as in truth, nothing is long that hath an End, and as it is written, It is a light thing that thou shouldst be my Servant to raise up the Tribes of Jacob,
Now as in truth, nothing is long that hath an End, and as it is written, It is a Light thing that thou Shouldst be my Servant to raise up the Tribes of Jacob,
So in like manner it may be truly Reasoned, it is a Light thing that God should give unto us the Reasonable Inhabitants of this his Earth Threescore Years and Ten or Fourscore Years,
So in like manner it may be truly Reasoned, it is a Light thing that God should give unto us the Reasonable Inhabitants of this his Earth Threescore years and Ten or Fourscore years,
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And •• died. Gen. 5. 27. For we can conceive and apprehen• somewhat more, Namely, what is like unto what is expressed here, to Restore the preserved of Israel. That is, in the sence which we would allude and apply unto,
And •• died. Gen. 5. 27. For we can conceive and apprehen• somewhat more, Namely, what is like unto what is expressed Here, to Restore the preserved of Israel. That is, in the sense which we would allude and apply unto,
for to th• agree the other Scriptures of Truth, As God in the first an• continued forming of Man of the dust of the Ground Br〈 … 〉 thed into his Nostrils the Breath of Life and Man became 〈 ◊ 〉 Living Soul. And as he doth preserve this Breath of Li•• in,
for to th• agree the other Scriptures of Truth, As God in the First an• continued forming of Man of the dust of the Ground Br〈 … 〉 worser into his Nostrils the Breath of Life and Man became 〈 ◊ 〉 Living Soul. And as he does preserve this Breath of Li•• in,
So as in the Resurrection (for God will do so) to Restore the preserved of Israel, to restore the preserved of Adam, even of all his Children and Posterity:
So as in the Resurrection (for God will do so) to Restore the preserved of Israel, to restore the preserved of Adam, even of all his Children and Posterity:
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Why, the Soul was preserved all the while 〈 ◊ 〉 the Cabinet, Archives and keeping of God (according 〈 ◊ 〉 the Scripture Phraseth it, Commit the keeping of their Sou•• to him in well doing,
Why, the Soul was preserved all the while 〈 ◊ 〉 the Cabinet, Archives and keeping of God (according 〈 ◊ 〉 the Scripture Phraseth it, Commit the keeping of their Sou•• to him in well doing,
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as unto a faithful Creator.) And he w〈 … 〉 restore and raise up the Body also, which all the whil• was preserved in his dust and ashes according as it was either buried in the Ground or burnt with Fire, according to the two ancient ways of Interment and disposal thereof after it was dead and the Soul gone out of it.
as unto a faithful Creator.) And he w〈 … 〉 restore and raise up the Body also, which all the whil• was preserved in his dust and Ashes according as it was either buried in the Ground or burned with Fire, according to the two ancient ways of Interment and disposal thereof After it was dead and the Soul gone out of it.
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Yea, and it would be a light thing if God should not do thus, as to raise up all the descendants of Adam, the Tribes of Jacob, and in this sence also, To Restore the Preserved of Israel, that his own great work of Creation might be Perfect and Compleat unto the End of the Earth,
Yea, and it would be a Light thing if God should not do thus, as to raise up all the descendants of Adam, the Tribes of Jacob, and in this sense also, To Restore the Preserved of Israel, that his own great work of Creation might be Perfect and Complete unto the End of the Earth,
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unto the End of time, yea unto the end of his whole work of Creation, for that would not be Perfect and Compleat, unless he should annex salvation unto it.
unto the End of time, yea unto the end of his Whole work of Creation, for that would not be Perfect and Complete, unless he should annex salvation unto it.
and is yet further to come upon the whole Creation of God, Because the Creature it self also shall be delivered from the Bondage of Corruption, into the Glorious liberty of the Children of God.
and is yet further to come upon the Whole Creation of God, Because the Creature it self also shall be Delivered from the Bondage of Corruption, into the Glorious liberty of the Children of God.
For we know that the whole Creation groaneth (the reason whereof is that Perishing and Corruption, the Death and Dissolution which as yet it is subject unto) and Travaileth in Pain together until now, Rom. 8. 21, 22. But when God shall extend his salvation so far as to save and preserve the whole from the same Perishing and Corruption, Death and Dissolution which it hath underwent,
For we know that the Whole Creation Groaneth (the reason whereof is that Perishing and Corruption, the Death and Dissolution which as yet it is Subject unto) and Travaileth in Pain together until now, Rom. 8. 21, 22. But when God shall extend his salvation so Far as to save and preserve the Whole from the same Perishing and Corruption, Death and Dissolution which it hath underwent,
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when the New Heavens and the New Earth (under which are comprised all things contained in them) which He will make, shall remain, Isa. 66. 22. By which word, remain, 〈 ◊ 〉 denoted an Eternal, Immutable and Irreversible State of things.
when the New Heavens and the New Earth (under which Are comprised all things contained in them) which He will make, shall remain, Isaiah 66. 22. By which word, remain, 〈 ◊ 〉 denoted an Eternal, Immutable and Irreversible State of things.
and then shall be brought to pass that saying, I know that whatsoever God doth, it shall be for ever, Eccles. 3. 14. And the Works of God will be found worthy of himself, that is, Eternal.
and then shall be brought to pass that saying, I know that whatsoever God does, it shall be for ever, Eccles. 3. 14. And the Works of God will be found worthy of himself, that is, Eternal.
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and from thence Preach unto you Eternal Life, (which God that cannot lye promised before the World began (for discovery was made thereof by little and little unto the Fathers.) But hath in due times manifested his word through Preaching, Titus 1. 2, 3.) It might at first seem hard and perplex unto ye,
and from thence Preach unto you Eternal Life, (which God that cannot lie promised before the World began (for discovery was made thereof by little and little unto the Father's.) But hath in endue times manifested his word through Preaching, Titus 1. 2, 3.) It might At First seem hard and perplex unto you,
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and shall be Judged worthy) that Blessing which the Lord hath commanded, even Life for evermore, Psal. 133. 3. The words foregoing are to be taken notice of, As the Dew of Hermon, and as the Dew that descended upon the Mountains of Zion:
and shall be Judged worthy) that Blessing which the Lord hath commanded, even Life for evermore, Psalm 133. 3. The words foregoing Are to be taken notice of, As the Due of Hermon, and as the Due that descended upon the Mountains of Zion:
And therefore it fitly and properly comes in the middle of that aforequoted Place out of Titus, In hope of Eternal Life, which God that cannot lie, promised before the World began, Titus 1. 2. For indeed it is promised throughout all the Old Testament,
And Therefore it fitly and properly comes in the middle of that aforequoted Place out of Titus, In hope of Eternal Life, which God that cannot lie, promised before the World began, Titus 1. 2. For indeed it is promised throughout all the Old Testament,
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And so this adding of Fifteen Years unto the Days of Hezekiah, was an earnest and pledge before-hand and also a making known and shewing unto him in a mystery, that God would add and annex unto him Life for evermore,
And so this adding of Fifteen years unto the Days of Hezekiah, was an earnest and pledge beforehand and also a making known and showing unto him in a mystery, that God would add and annex unto him Life for evermore,
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Or, as it seems dreadful to stand alone upon an exceeding high Pinacle, having no more room than only just to se t our foot upon with nothing to hold by,
Or, as it seems dreadful to stand alone upon an exceeding high Pinnacle, having no more room than only just to see tO our foot upon with nothing to hold by,
yea, Fifteen Thousand Years, yea, Fifteen Millions of Years, yea, Fifteen Millions of Millions of Years, (for 〈 ◊ 〉 many will God add unto the Life of every one of us,
yea, Fifteen Thousand years, yea, Fifteen Millions of years, yea, Fifteen Millions of Millions of years, (for 〈 ◊ 〉 many will God add unto the Life of every one of us,
or as would Reach up from hence to the highest Heavens which is 〈 ◊ 〉 thousand times longer, which would amount to such 〈 ◊ 〉 Number as no Man can Number.
or as would Reach up from hence to the highest Heavens which is 〈 ◊ 〉 thousand times longer, which would amount to such 〈 ◊ 〉 Number as no Man can Number.
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Conceive in your Though• all the Sand that is on the Seashore, or on the Earth, all the Piles of Grass that did ever Grow or are now Growing, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Grains of Corn, all the leaves of Trees, all the dro•• of Rain that ever fell,
Conceive in your Though• all the Sand that is on the Seashore, or on the Earth, all the Piles of Grass that did ever Grow or Are now Growing, 〈 ◊ 〉 the Grains of Corn, all the leaves of Trees, all the dro•• of Rain that ever fell,
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or the drops of water that are in th〈 … 〉 Sea and Rivers, all the Stars that are in the Firmamen〈 … 〉 In a Word, all the Creatures, Men, Beasts, Birds, Fishe〈 … 〉 Flies,
or the drops of water that Are in th〈 … 〉 Sea and rivers, all the Stars that Are in the Firmamen〈 … 〉 In a Word, all the Creatures, Men, Beasts, Birds, Fishe〈 … 〉 Flies,
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but that would be improper speaking, for the greatest Number is not 〈 ◊ 〉 And all this again, is no more to the Years of Eternity, 〈 ◊ 〉 Proportionable to the duration thereof,
but that would be improper speaking, for the greatest Number is not 〈 ◊ 〉 And all this again, is no more to the years of Eternity, 〈 ◊ 〉 Proportionable to the duration thereof,
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Two Practical uses and inferences from what hath be•• now said, I would recommend and leave for 〈 ◊ 〉 Readers own Private, particular and several Meditation•
Two Practical uses and inferences from what hath be•• now said, I would recommend and leave for 〈 ◊ 〉 Readers own Private, particular and several Meditation•
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For himself having spoken to us his Creatures, Do this and live, there the heart is always to be Answering and Saying, Lord, evermore give us this Bread,
For himself having spoken to us his Creatures, Do this and live, there the heart is always to be Answering and Saying, Lord, evermore give us this Bred,
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That when these Days of our Flesh, the time of our Ministration and Warfare here on Earth are Ended, the Lord would add unto each of us a Blessed Eternity;
That when these Days of our Flesh, the time of our Ministration and Warfare Here on Earth Are Ended, the Lord would add unto each of us a Blessed Eternity;
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And compare the vast odds and difference between them both, the Natural result and consequent whereof is, That ought to be most minded, which is of most concern.
And compare the vast odds and difference between them both, the Natural result and consequent whereof is, That ought to be most minded, which is of most concern.
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As the Days are now passing on, so the duration of Eternity will quickly begin but never End. And we are continually breathing and moving towards it, till at length the body like the shell, doth actually break and •all from it,
As the Days Are now passing on, so the duration of Eternity will quickly begin but never End. And we Are continually breathing and moving towards it, till At length the body like the shell, does actually break and •all from it,
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B•• this is the unhappiness and fault, that People are so usually cumbred with the little things of time, that they forget and do not heed the great things of Eternity.
B•• this is the unhappiness and fault, that People Are so usually cumbered with the little things of time, that they forget and do not heed the great things of Eternity.
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But here we should all along use t••• Godly Discretion and Soul saving wisdom, as to renounc•• abstract and separate from them, in order to think more an• have yet greater searching of heart,
But Here we should all along use t••• Godly Discretion and Soul Saving Wisdom, as to renounc•• abstract and separate from them, in order to think more an• have yet greater searching of heart,
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This is Encouragement and Invitation to us also for us to offer up continually Prayers unto God, that 〈 ◊ 〉 would add unto these few and evil Days remaining of o•• Life, Fifteen Millions of Millions of Years;
This is Encouragement and Invitation to us also for us to offer up continually Prayers unto God, that 〈 ◊ 〉 would add unto these few and evil Days remaining of o•• Life, Fifteen Millions of Millions of years;
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yea, that va•• exceeding infinite duration, which no Man could Number• of a Blessed Eternity. It is very well worth while Praying throughout our Life, that we may gain Heaven.
yea, that va•• exceeding infinite duration, which no Man could Number• of a Blessed Eternity. It is very well worth while Praying throughout our Life, that we may gain Heaven.
T• have it always Bent towards, and intent on him that is Invisible. And continually breathing forth Desires, Supplications, Intreaties and Intercessions unto him.
T• have it always Bent towards, and intent on him that is Invisible. And continually breathing forth Desires, Supplications, Entreaties and Intercessions unto him.
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As soon as, and against the time, th• life which is as a Vapour and continueth not is Ended 〈 ◊ 〉 That the same Lord, the God of David our Father, as 〈 ◊ 〉 did add Fifteen Years to the Days of Hezekiah, so that 〈 ◊ 〉 would be pleased to add unto thee or me,
As soon as, and against the time, th• life which is as a Vapour and Continueth not is Ended 〈 ◊ 〉 That the same Lord, the God of David our Father, as 〈 ◊ 〉 did add Fifteen years to the Days of Hezekiah, so that 〈 ◊ 〉 would be pleased to add unto thee or me,
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