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The GODS Die like MEN, OR MAGISTRATES are Mortall. Psal. 82. v. 6, 7. I have said, Ye are gods:
The GOD'S Die like MEN, OR MAGISTRATES Are Mortal. Psalm 82. v. 6, 7. I have said, You Are God's:
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and all of you are children of the most High. But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the Princes.
and all of you Are children of the most High. But you shall die like men, and fallen like one of the Princes.
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ONe of the Fathers resembleth the whole Bible to the visible Heavens, wherein saith he, the Psalms are like the Sun, whose beams shine brightly, and rays warm comfortably.
ONe of the Father's resembles the Whole bible to the visible Heavens, wherein Says he, the Psalms Are like the Sun, whose beams shine brightly, and rays warm comfortably.
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An English Divine compareth all the Scriptures to the body of Man, and the Psalms to the heart, the most Pathetick part, the seat and center of sweet affections.
an English Divine compareth all the Scriptures to the body of Man, and the Psalms to the heart, the most Pathetic part, the seat and centre of sweet affections.
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Nay as one observeth, the very Turks, that disclaim both Old and New Testament in general,
Nay as one observeth, the very Turks, that disclaim both Old and New Testament in general,
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yet will swear as solemnly by the Psalms of David, as by the Alchoran of Mahomet. But what need have we of the testimony of men? when God is pleased to give such large witnesse in the Gospel to this book of Psalms.
yet will swear as solemnly by the Psalms of David, as by the Alcoran of Mahomet. But what need have we of the testimony of men? when God is pleased to give such large witness in the Gospel to this book of Psalms.
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In which the Psalms are quoted above sixty times.
In which the Psalms Are quoted above sixty times.
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The Apostle calleth them spirituall songs, both because they were inspired by the holy Spirit of God,
The Apostle calls them spiritual songs, both Because they were inspired by the holy Spirit of God,
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and because they are instrumental to spiritualize mens affections, and also because they do sute with mens spirits;
and Because they Are instrumental to spiritualize men's affections, and also Because they do suit with men's spirits;
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they are so penned, that every man may think they speak de se, in re sua, of himself and to his own condition.
they Are so penned, that every man may think they speak de se, in re sua, of himself and to his own condition.
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This 82 Psalm containeth a severe reprehension of superiours, for their ungodly oppression of inferiours. The Text presenteth you with their Majesty and with their Mortality. This 82 Psalm Containeth a severe reprehension of superiors, for their ungodly oppression of inferiors. The Text presents you with their Majesty and with their Mortality.
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In Verse 6. They are gods; and children of the most High: there is there Majesty.
In Verse 6. They Are God's; and children of the most High: there is there Majesty.
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In Verse 7. They die like men, and fall like Princes: there is their Mortality. Plautus telleth us concerning Hercules, that he was the son of uJpiter, and so immortal,
In Verse 7. They die like men, and fallen like Princes: there is their Mortality. Plautus Telleth us Concerning Hercules, that he was the son of uJpiter, and so immortal,
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and the son of Amphitrus, and so mortal: The former Verse speaketh that Ye are the sons of God;
and the son of Amphitrus, and so Mortal: The former Verse speaks that You Are the Sons of God;
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thereby ye seem to be immortal: but the latter pronounceth plainly that Ye shall die like men;
thereby you seem to be immortal: but the latter pronounceth plainly that You shall die like men;
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and therefore it is apparent ye are mortal. In Verse 6. Ye are exalted as high as Heaven;
and Therefore it is apparent you Are Mortal. In Verse 6. You Are exalted as high as Heaven;
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I have said, Ye are gods. In the 7. v. Ye are debased as low as Earth; But ye shall die. I have said, You Are God's. In the 7. v. You Are debased as low as Earth; But you shall die.
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In ver. 6. How beautiful are your features? how Evangelical are your faces? Nay,
In ver. 6. How beautiful Are your features? how Evangelical Are your faces? Nay,
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how God-like are your looks? I have said, Ye are gods.
how Godlike Are your looks? I have said, You Are God's.
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In the 7. when the other side of the Picture is turned, what hoary heads? what heavy hearts? what quivering lips? what trembling loyns? what dying flesh? what decaying spirts have ye?
In the 7. when the other side of the Picture is turned, what hoary Heads? what heavy hearts? what quivering lips? what trembling loins? what dying Flesh? what decaying spirts have you?
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And it is not without cause that the Spirit of God subjoyneth your humanity to your Deity, your Mortality to your Majesty, And it is not without cause that the Spirit of God subjoineth your humanity to your Deity, your Mortality to your Majesty,
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as a means to prevent sin, and as a curbe to restrain you from making your Lust your law,
as a means to prevent since, and as a curb to restrain you from making your Lust your law,
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or your Will the rule of all your actions.
or your Will the Rule of all your actions.
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In the words we have the Mortality of the Magistrate (namely from the seventh Verse) First affirmed, Ye shall die like men.
In the words we have the Mortality of the Magistrate (namely from the seventh Verse) First affirmed, You shall die like men.
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Secondly amplified, and fall like the Princes. Thirdly confirmed, surely and certainly;
Secondly amplified, and fallen like the Princes. Thirdly confirmed, surely and Certainly;
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as surely as ye live like gods, so surely ye shall die like men, Certe sicut homo. Calvin. Moller. Trem. legunt.
as surely as you live like God's, so surely you shall die like men, Certain sicut homo. calvin. Moller. Tremor legunt.
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I have formerly in this place, upon the like occasion from the 6. v. discovered the dignity of Magistracy.
I have formerly in this place, upon the like occasion from the 6. v. discovered the dignity of Magistracy.
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I shall now proceed to the frailty of the Magistrate.
I shall now proceed to the frailty of the Magistrate.
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My work now will be like Philip 's youth, to mind you that ye are but men:
My work now will be like Philip is youth, to mind you that you Are but men:
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And I hope there is none here of the Persian Monarchs humour, into whose presence none might come cloathed with sackcloth; nor like Lewis the 11th. of France, who would not permit the word Death to be named in his Court:
And I hope there is none Here of the Persian Monarchs humour, into whose presence none might come clothed with Sackcloth; nor like Lewis the 11th. of France, who would not permit the word Death to be nam in his Court:
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For all the Dish I have to entertain you with at this time, is a Deaths head:
For all the Dish I have to entertain you with At this time, is a Death's head:
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Neither shall I garnish that with the flowers of humane eloquence, as knowing there is no need of it.
Neither shall I garnish that with the flowers of humane eloquence, as knowing there is no need of it.
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The deformed Harlot wanteth colouring, but the Virgin truth of God is most beautiful in her native dress.
The deformed Harlot Wants colouring, but the Virgae truth of God is most beautiful in her native dress.
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And there is little good by it. A painted window keepeth out the light; a paint•d fire will not burn;
And there is little good by it. A painted window Keepeth out the Light; a paint•d fire will not burn;
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a painted sword will not cut; and if ever the fire of Scripture warm the heart;
a painted sword will not Cut; and if ever the fire of Scripture warm the heart;
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or this sword of the spirit wound the Conscience, to conviction and conversion, it must be drawn out of the gawdy scabbard of mans wisedom.
or this sword of the Spirit wound the Conscience, to conviction and conversion, it must be drawn out of the Gaudy scabbard of men Wisdom.
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I shall first speak to the Explication of the words, and then draw the Obs•rvation from the words.
I shall First speak to the Explication of the words, and then draw the Obs•rvation from the words.
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But i.e. For all the glorious titles wherewith ye are invested, as gods amongst mens, and the administration of justice wherewith ye are intrusted, as my Lieutenants on Earth;But i.e. For all the glorious titles wherewith you Are invested, as God's among men's, and the administration of Justice wherewith you Are Entrusted, as my Lieutenants on Earth;
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yet for all this, Ye shall die; though your names are Divine, your natures are but Humane.
yet for all this, You shall die; though your names Are Divine, your nature's Are but Humane.
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Surely, i.e. Though ye should flatter your selves because ye are gods, ye shall ever live,Surely, i.e. Though you should flatter your selves Because you Are God's, you shall ever live,
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yet know certainly that ye are but men, and must die. All God's words are true and sure;
yet know Certainly that you Are but men, and must die. All God's words Are true and sure;
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but on some there is affixed a special note of certainty, because of mans (especially great persons) extraordinary infidelity.
but on Some there is affixed a special note of certainty, Because of men (especially great Persons) extraordinary infidelity.
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Though ye should neither regard it, nor provide for it, as if it were a thing of small consequence,
Though you should neither regard it, nor provide for it, as if it were a thing of small consequence,
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or little concernment, Yet ye may say to corruption, Thou art my father; and to the worm, Thou art my brother and sister. Ye shall die like men.
or little concernment, Yet you may say to corruption, Thou art my father; and to the worm, Thou art my brother and sister. You shall die like men.
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Your souls and bodies that have been joyned together like husband and wife, shall be parted asunder:
Your Souls and bodies that have been joined together like husband and wife, shall be parted asunder:
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Death will loose all bands, untie all knots, even this conjugal one, 'twixt soul and body, which is the strongest of all. Like men. i. e. Like ordinary men;
Death will lose all bans, untie all knots, even this conjugal one, betwixt soul and body, which is the Strongest of all. Like men. i. e. Like ordinary men;
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like Adam, saith Ainsworth: Though in your lives ye are like Saul, higher by the head and shoulders then the people;
like Adam, Says Ainsworth: Though in your lives you Are like Saul, higher by the head and shoulders then the people;
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yet in your deaths they and you meet, are equal. Two things ye do as men:
yet in your death's they and you meet, Are equal. Two things you do as men:
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1. Ye sin as ye are men; to walk as a man, is to walk carnally, to walk sinfully.
1. the since as you Are men; to walk as a man, is to walk carnally, to walk sinfully.
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2. Ye die as men; to know your selves to be men, is to know your selves to be mortal.
2. You die as men; to know your selves to be men, is to know your selves to be Mortal.
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And fall like one of the Princes. These words have a double Lection, and four-fold Construction.And fallen like one of the Princes. These words have a double Lection, and fourfold Construction.
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We read them, And fall like one of the Princes; others read them, And ye Princes shall fall like one. For their four-fold Construction:
We read them, And fallen like one of the Princes; Others read them, And you Princes shall fallen like one. For their fourfold Construction:
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1. Some understand them of a fall into Hell. So several of the Ancients take them, like the Prince of the Divels;
1. some understand them of a fallen into Hell. So several of the Ancients take them, like the Prince of the Devils;
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this is true of evil Magistrates, death to them is but the trap-door to Hell; the higher their exalation is, the greater and lower their damnation will be.
this is true of evil Magistrates, death to them is but the trap-door to Hell; the higher their exalation is, the greater and lower their damnation will be.
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The words of the Prophet are Emphatical, Tophet is prepared of old; yea, for the King it is prepared.
The words of the Prophet Are Emphatical, Tophet is prepared of old; yea, for the King it is prepared.
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The greater mens preferment is, the greater their defilement, and the greater their punishment. 2. Others understand them of a fall by a violent death. So many Princes fall:
The greater men's preferment is, the greater their defilement, and the greater their punishment. 2. Others understand them of a fallen by a violent death. So many Princes fallen:
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In that bloody way, Saul, Abner, Ahab, and many other Princes mentioned in Scripture, went to their long homes.
In that bloody Way, Saul, Abner, Ahab, and many other Princes mentioned in Scripture, went to their long homes.
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The Roman Historian observeth, that the Cesars got little by their places, nisi ut citius interficerentur. Some mens honour hath been the Knife to cut their throats. Saepius ventis agitatur iugens Pinus:
The Roman Historian observeth, that the Caesars god little by their places, nisi ut Quickly interficerentur. some men's honour hath been the Knife to Cut their throats. Saepius ventis agitatur iugens Pinus:
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& celsae graviore casu Decidunt turres, feriunt { que } summos Fulmina montes. 3. A third sort Expound the words of falling as the Princes of other Nations;
& celsae graviore casu Decidunt Towers, feriunt { que } summos thunderbolts montes. 3. A third sort Expound the words of falling as the Princes of other nations;
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though ye are the Princes of God's people, yet ye are not thereby priviledged from the arrest of death. though you Are the Princes of God's people, yet you Are not thereby privileged from the arrest of death.
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For as the sun of prosperity shineth as well on the briars in the Wildernesse, as on the roses in the Garden:
For as the sun of Prosperity shines as well on the briers in the Wilderness, as on the roses in the Garden:
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so the frost of adversity falleth as well on the fruitfull corn as on the hurtful weeds.
so the frost of adversity falls as well on the fruitful corn as on the hurtful weeds.
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The most notorious sinner liveth as well as the most gracious Saint: and the most gracious Saint dyeth as well as the most notorious sinner.
The most notorious sinner lives as well as the most gracious Saint: and the most gracious Saint Dies as well as the most notorious sinner.
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Grace is an Antidote against the poyson of death, but not a preservative from undergoing death.
Grace is an Antidote against the poison of death, but not a preservative from undergoing death.
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4. The words are construed thus, Like the Princes that have been before you.
4. The words Are construed thus, Like the Princes that have been before you.
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Ye know that your Ancestours who were as high in honour and as great in power as your selves, yet submitted to death;
You know that your Ancestors who were as high in honour and as great in power as your selves, yet submitted to death;
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so must ye doe as they have done.
so must you do as they have done.
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Etiam muta clamant cadavera, Their graves amongst you do read a Lecture of mortality to you.Etiam muta clamant Cadavera, Their graves among you do read a Lecture of mortality to you.
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The term whereby the Spirit of God describeth death, is considerable; its called a fall, and fall like one of the Princes.
The term whereby the Spirit of God Describeth death, is considerable; its called a fallen, and fallen like one of the Princes.
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Sin is called a fall, and so is death. Death is the firstborn of sin; and therefore no wonder if the Child be called after the name of its Parent. since is called a fallen, and so is death. Death is the firstborn of since; and Therefore no wonder if the Child be called After the name of its Parent.
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Death is to every man a fall, from every thing but God and godliness. Ye that are Magistrates fall more stairs, yea, more stories then others;
Death is to every man a fallen, from every thing but God and godliness. You that Are Magistrates fallen more stairs, yea, more stories then Others;
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the higher your standing while ye live, the lower your falling when ye die. Death to some is a fall from Earth to Hell;
the higher your standing while you live, the lower your falling when you die. Death to Some is a fallen from Earth to Hell;
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to all from the society of men to the company of worms.
to all from the society of men to the company of worms.
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To you that are great men, it will be a fall from your richest treasures, from your delightful pleasures, from your stateliest possessions, from your loveliest relations, from whatsoever is called the good of this world, Your eyes shall no more see good.
To you that Are great men, it will be a fallen from your Richest treasures, from your delightful pleasures, from your Stateliest possessions, from your loveliest relations, from whatsoever is called the good of this world, Your eyes shall no more see good.
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Linquenda tellus, & domus & placens Ʋxor: Linquenda tellus, & domus & placens Ʋxor:
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ne { que } harum, quas colis, arborum Te praeter invisas cupressos Ʋlla brevem Dominum sequetur.
ne { que } harum, quas colis, arborum Te praeter invisas cupressos Ʋlla brevem Dominum sequetur.
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Death is called an uncloathing, because it will strip you of all your places of honour, of all the ornaments of nature;
Death is called an unclothing, Because it will strip you of all your places of honour, of all the Ornament of nature;
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As ye came naked into the World, so ye must go naked out of the World. As you Come naked into the World, so you must go naked out of the World.
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Nothing will follow you when ye die but your works. When the good Magistrate dyeth that hath been zealous for the Lord's honour,
Nothing will follow you when you die but your works. When the good Magistrate Dies that hath been zealous for the Lord's honour,
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and studious of his souls welfare; his works follow him through free grace, into an eternal weight of glory.
and studious of his Souls welfare; his works follow him through free grace, into an Eternal weight of glory.
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When the evil Magistrate dyeth, who hath been careless of his Conscience, and unfaithful in his calling, his works follow him through divine severity, into a boundless Ocean of endless misery.
When the evil Magistrate Dies, who hath been careless of his Conscience, and unfaithful in his calling, his works follow him through divine severity, into a boundless Ocean of endless misery.
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After this brief Explication of the words, I proceed to the doctrinal Observation. That Magistrates are mortal, or they who live like gods, must die like men;
After this brief Explication of the words, I proceed to the doctrinal Observation. That Magistrates Are Mortal, or they who live like God's, must die like men;
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the most potent Emperour must take his leave of this life as well as the poorest beggar.
the most potent Emperor must take his leave of this life as well as the Poorest beggar.
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Death is called the way of all the Earth, because all flesh on Earth go this way.
Death is called the Way of all the Earth, Because all Flesh on Earth go this Way.
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Is the greatest road in the World, never without many travellers, of all sorts, ranks and degrees.
Is the greatest road in the World, never without many travellers, of all sorts, ranks and Degrees.
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The grave is the Inn or resting place whither this way tendeth; and Job telleth us, that The small and the great are there.
The grave is the Inn or resting place whither this Way tendeth; and Job Telleth us, that The small and the great Are there.
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The mortal sythe of death is Master of the royal Scepter, and moweth down as well the Lillies of the Crown as the grasse of the Field.
The Mortal sith of death is Master of the royal Sceptre, and moweth down as well the Lilies of the Crown as the grass of the Field.
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All flesh is grasse, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field. All Flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field.
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The grasse withereth, the flower fadeth. The grass withereth, the flower fades.
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As Athanasius speaketh of Julian, so I may say of the greatest King in the World, Nubecula est, quae citò transibit.
As Athanasius speaks of Julian, so I may say of the greatest King in the World, Nubecula est, Quae citò transibit.
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Do we not find by experience, that the greater Candles consume and burn out as well as the lesser.
Do we not find by experience, that the greater Candles consume and burn out as well as the lesser.
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And that the boysterous wind of sickness bloweth down, and rooteth up, as well the tall Cedars of Lebanon and the strong Oaks of Bashan, as the lower shrubs and weaker trees of the Vallies
And that the boisterous wind of sickness blows down, and roots up, as well the tall Cedars of Lebanon and the strong Oaks of Bashan, as the lower shrubs and Weaker trees of the Valleys
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We Ministers that preach the Word of life, must ere long submit to death;
We Ministers that preach the Word of life, must ere long submit to death;
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ye have the Heavenly treasure in earthen vessels. And you Magistrates that are the Bulwarks of the Countrey under God, to preserve us from the shot of a violent death, must necessarily your selves undergoe a natural death.
you have the Heavenly treasure in earthen vessels. And you Magistrates that Are the Bulwarks of the Country under God, to preserve us from the shot of a violent death, must necessarily your selves undergo a natural death.
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Ye are called the shields of the Earth; yet ye are but Earthen shields.
You Are called the shields of the Earth; yet you Are but Earthen shields.
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Ye are called the shepherds of the people; but this Wolf of death will seise as well on the shepherd as on the sheep.
You Are called the shepherd's of the people; but this Wolf of death will seize as well on the shepherd as on the sheep.
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I shall not stand to prove it any further at this present; there is not one of you either Judge or Justic•s that hear me this day,
I shall not stand to prove it any further At this present; there is not one of you either Judge or Justic•s that hear me this day,
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but within a few days shall be the proof of the text.
but within a few days shall be the proof of the text.
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I shall only give you the causes of the Doctrine, and then make some Use of it.
I shall only give you the Causes of the Doctrine, and then make Some Use of it.
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But why do the gods die like men? There are three Causes of it, as they are men.But why do the God's die like men? There Are three Causes of it, as they Are men.
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First, the moral or meritorious cause of death is sin. Sin and death like Jacob and Esau were brought forth at one birth; First, the moral or meritorious cause of death is since. since and death like Jacob and Esau were brought forth At one birth;
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they were twins and came into the World together. As the thread followeth the Needle, so death followeth sin.
they were twins and Come into the World together. As the thread follows the Needle, so death follows since.
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Wherefore, as p by one man sin entred into the World, and death by sin: and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned. Wherefore, as p by one man since entered into the World, and death by since: and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.
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A worthy Divine of our own doth solidly though briefly state that question, viz. Whether man had not died, if he had not sinned;
A worthy Divine of our own does solidly though briefly state that question, viz. Whither man had not died, if he had not sinned;
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Or whether death be natural or accidental; and doth evidently prove, that mans life should have lasted as long as his obedience;
Or whither death be natural or accidental; and does evidently prove, that men life should have lasted as long as his Obedience;
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that man had never fallen into his grave, if he had never fallen into transgression.
that man had never fallen into his grave, if he had never fallen into Transgression.
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H• died not because his nature was subject to corruption, but because sin had corrupted his nature.
H• died not Because his nature was Subject to corruption, but Because since had corrupted his nature.
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If he had not turned from God, he had not returned to dust: Man was wholly a stranger to death, till acquainted with sin.
If he had not turned from God, he had not returned to dust: Man was wholly a stranger to death, till acquainted with since.
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If he had continued in a state of innocency, he had continued in a state of immortality.
If he had continued in a state of innocency, he had continued in a state of immortality.
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Though Adam died not actually assoon as he fell, yet he presently became mortal, and liable to death;
Though Adam died not actually As soon as he fell, yet he presently became Mortal, and liable to death;
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for immediately upon his fall, sentence was passed upon him. Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return;
for immediately upon his fallen, sentence was passed upon him. Dust thou art, and to dust thou shalt return;
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according to that law, In the day thou eatest thereof, thou shalt surely die.
according to that law, In the day thou Eatest thereof, thou shalt surely die.
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As the Malefactour is a dead man in Law, when the sentence is pronounced upon him,
As the Malefactor is a dead man in Law, when the sentence is pronounced upon him,
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though there be some time between his Condemnation and Execution:
though there be Some time between his Condemnation and Execution:
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so was man dead both in the decree and threatning of God when the sentence of death was denounced against him, though there was some respite between it and his actual dissolution. Now Magistrates sin; therefore must die.
so was man dead both in the Decree and threatening of God when the sentence of death was denounced against him, though there was Some respite between it and his actual dissolution. Now Magistrates sin; Therefore must die.
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If you perform but that duty (of much difficulty, yet of absolute necessity) of communing with your own hearts,
If you perform but that duty (of much difficulty, yet of absolute necessity) of communing with your own hearts,
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& looking somtimes back upon your lives, without question you will find beside your original depravation, a numberless number of actual provocations.
& looking sometimes back upon your lives, without question you will find beside your original depravation, a numberless number of actual provocations.
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I believe the best of you are too like the Egyptian Temple, without fair and beautiful,
I believe the best of you Are too like the Egyptian Temple, without fair and beautiful,
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but within full of Serpents and Crocodiles.
but within full of Serpents and Crocodiles.
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Your lives possibly may be unblameable as to the eye of man, but are there not seven abominations in your hearts?
Your lives possibly may be unblameable as to the eye of man, but Are there not seven abominations in your hearts?
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The second Cause of death is the corruptibility of Magistrates bodies; this is the natural cause, your bodies are corruptible. The second Cause of death is the corruptibility of Magistrates bodies; this is the natural cause, your bodies Are corruptible.
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Its now common to all Creatures mixt of Elements, to be resolved into that out of which they were made.
Its now Common to all Creatures mixed of Elements, to be resolved into that out of which they were made.
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Contrary qualities will for a time contend, and at last destroy each other.
Contrary qualities will for a time contend, and At last destroy each other.
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In the third of Genesis we read mans exodus, viz. that he was dust in regard of his original production;
In the third of Genesis we read men exodus, viz. that he was dust in regard of his original production;
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and shall be dust in regard of his ultimate resolution. As the finest garment breedeth a moth, and that moth eateth up the garment;
and shall be dust in regard of his ultimate resolution. As the Finest garment breeds a moth, and that moth Eateth up the garment;
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As the strongest tree breedeth a Worm, and that Worm devoureth the tree: So the fairest and strongest bodies breed such diseases as will at last consume them. As the Strongest tree breeds a Worm, and that Worm devoureth the tree: So the Fairest and Strongest bodies breed such diseases as will At last consume them.
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Eliphaz speaking of the highest men, assureth us, that their foundation is in the dust. Now the stability of a building dependeth on the strength of its foundation.Eliphaz speaking of the highest men, assureth us, that their Foundation is in the dust. Now the stability of a building dependeth on the strength of its Foundation.
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The Church is therefore immoveable, because Christ her foundation is invincible; but our natural foundation being in the dust, we cannot hold out long. The Church is Therefore immoveable, Because christ her Foundation is invincible; but our natural Foundation being in the dust, we cannot hold out long.
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The house of mans body is walled and roofed with Earth, and founded upon no better then dust.
The house of men body is walled and roofed with Earth, and founded upon no better then dust.
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The bodies of Magistrates have the same foundation. The Psalmist speaking of a Prince, saith, that he returneth to his Earth.
The bodies of Magistrates have the same Foundation. The Psalmist speaking of a Prince, Says, that he returns to his Earth.
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As if his body could challenge no alliance to, or propriety in, any thing but Earth.
As if his body could challenge no alliance to, or propriety in, any thing but Earth.
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It is His earth. Alexander the Great being wounded at the siedge of an Indian City, said, I have been told, I am the Son of God; It is His earth. Alexander the Great being wounded At the siege of an Indian city, said, I have been told, I am the Son of God;
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but I see now I am liable to wounds and death as well as others. 3. The supernatural cause of death, is the appointment of Heaven.
but I see now I am liable to wounds and death as well as Others. 3. The supernatural cause of death, is the appointment of Heaven.
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It is appointed for all men once to die, Heb. 9 27. Some men, yea most in the World die twice; It is appointed for all men once to die, Hebrew 9 27. some men, yea most in the World die twice;
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the second death hath power over them; but all must die once.
the second death hath power over them; but all must die once.
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The exception of one or two that were translated, and of them that shall be found alive at the comming of Christ, will not make void this general rule.
The exception of one or two that were translated, and of them that shall be found alive At the coming of christ, will not make void this general Rule.
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Magistrates that Execute the Statute-law of men, die by a standing Law of God.
Magistrates that Execute the Statutelaw of men, die by a standing Law of God.
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When God is pleased to give sickness a warrant under the great Seal of Heaven, it quickly executeth its Office and turneth men into Earth.
When God is pleased to give sickness a warrant under the great Seal of Heaven, it quickly Executeth its Office and turns men into Earth.
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It is thus ordered in God's high Court, that Judges and Justices who now sit on the Bench, shall die and appear at his Bar. The Turkish Historian observeth, that when the great Bassaes are feasting, oftentimes there commeth a Messenger by order from the great Sultan, and casteth a black Mantle over them,
It is thus ordered in God's high Court, that Judges and Justices who now fit on the Bench, shall die and appear At his Bar. The Turkish Historian observeth, that when the great Bassa's Are feasting, oftentimes there comes a Messenger by order from the great Sultan, and Cast a black Mantle over them,
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and they are presently forced to submit to strangling:
and they Are presently forced to submit to strangling:
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So the proudest Potentates in the midst of their mirth, are often surprized by a sudden distemper (commissionated by God) and sent to their long homes.
So the proudest Potentates in the midst of their mirth, Are often surprised by a sudden distemper (commissionated by God) and sent to their long homes.
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I shall now draw some Inferences from the Doctrine. I shall now draw Some Inferences from the Doctrine.
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First, If Magistrates are mortal, observe hence deaths prevalency and power above all the Priviledges and Prerogatives of nature.
First, If Magistrates Are Mortal, observe hence death's prevalency and power above all the Privileges and Prerogatives of nature.
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It is a memorable Speech of Sir Walter Rawleigh, Though God who loveth men is not regarded, It is a memorable Speech of Sir Walter Raleigh, Though God who loves men is not regarded,
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yet death which hateth men, is quickly obeyed. O mighty death! O eloquent death! whom no man could advise or perswade, thou canst prevail with:
yet death which hates men, is quickly obeyed. O mighty death! O eloquent death! whom no man could Advice or persuade, thou Canst prevail with:
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Take notice from hence that nothing in this World can priviledge a man against the arrest of death. First, strength cannot;
Take notice from hence that nothing in this World can privilege a man against the arrest of death. First, strength cannot;
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all the strength and power which the gods have, cannot free them from death. Magistrates have civil strength as they are Magistrates;
all the strength and power which the God's have, cannot free them from death. Magistrates have civil strength as they Are Magistrates;
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the Command of whole Counties, Kingdoms, yea Empires;
the Command of Whole Counties, Kingdoms, yea Empires;
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in this respect it is that Magistrates are called Principalities and Powers; yet death hath power over them that hath power over others. Alexander and Cesar that Conquered.
in this respect it is that Magistrates Are called Principalities and Powers; yet death hath power over them that hath power over Others. Alexander and Cesar that Conquered.
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Countries and Kingdomes, were conquered by death.
Countries and Kingdoms, were conquered by death.
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Magistrates have natural strength as they are men, but death trippeth up the heels and layeth on their backs the most strong and valiant.
Magistrates have natural strength as they Are men, but death trippeth up the heels and Layeth on their backs the most strong and valiant.
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One dyeth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet: His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistned with marrow. One Dies in his full strength, being wholly At ease and quiet: His breasts Are full of milk, and his bones Are moistened with marrow.
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Put the case that a man be in the z•nith and height of his estate,
Put the case that a man be in the z•nith and height of his estate,
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when his health is most pure, and his strength is most perfect, when he hath the choicest complexion in his face,
when his health is most pure, and his strength is most perfect, when he hath the Choicest complexion in his face,
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and soundest constitution in his body, when there is most agility in his joynts, and most appetite in his stomach;
and soundest constitution in his body, when there is most agility in his Joints, and most appetite in his stomach;
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yet even then sickness arresteth him at the suit of death, haleth his body to the prison of the grave,
yet even then sickness arresteth him At the suit of death, haleth his body to the prison of the grave,
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and sendeth his soul to his own place.
and sends his soul to his own place.
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Man at his best estate, yea surely every man at his best estate is altogether vanity.
Man At his best estate, yea surely every man At his best estate is altogether vanity.
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Secondly, as the strength, so the wealth of Magistrates is insufficient. The holy Ghost telleth us, that the •i•h man also dyed. Secondly, as the strength, so the wealth of Magistrates is insufficient. The holy Ghost Telleth us, that the •i•h man also died.
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Men may put riches into the grave with them, but they will not keep them one moment out of the grave.
Men may put riches into the grave with them, but they will not keep them one moment out of the grave.
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Death like jealousie will not regard any ransome, not be content though men would give many gifts.
Death like jealousy will not regard any ransom, not be content though men would give many Gifts.
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Job speaketh (supposing that he had dyed) Then I had been at rest with Princes that had Gold, Job speaks (supposing that he had died) Then I had been At rest with Princes that had Gold,
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and filled their houses with Silver. and filled their houses with Silver.
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Its reported of Cardinal Beauford that when on his death-bed, he should say, Fie will not death be hired? will Money doe nothing? if the whole Realm would save my life, I am able either by wealth to buy it,
Its reported of Cardinal Beauford that when on his deathbed, he should say, Fie will not death be hired? will Money do nothing? if the Whole Realm would save my life, I am able either by wealth to buy it,
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or by wit to procure it; but it could not help him, die he did. Money is the Monarch of this World, but not of the next;
or by wit to procure it; but it could not help him, die he did. Money is the Monarch of this World, but not of the next;
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it can neither stave off sickness, nor buy out death. Thirdly, as neither strength nor wealth;
it can neither stave off sickness, nor buy out death. Thirdly, as neither strength nor wealth;
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so neither can the honours of men help them against this last enemy.
so neither can the honours of men help them against this last enemy.
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How have the highest men on Earth been laid as low as the Earth by it? Man in honour doth not abide;
How have the highest men on Earth been laid as low as the Earth by it? Man in honour does not abide;
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His duration is sometimes the lesse, because his reputation is so great. His duration is sometime the less, Because his reputation is so great.
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Job speaketh excellently, Where is the dwelling place of Princes? who shall declare his way to his face? This person is so high that none dareth tell him of his wicked practices. Job speaks excellently, Where is the Dwelling place of Princes? who shall declare his Way to his face? This person is so high that none dareth tell him of his wicked practices.
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Kings saith one, have Clouds in their brows as well as Crowns on their heads; they would be adored like gods, and not reproved like men: Kings Says one, have Clouds in their brows as well as Crowns on their Heads; they would be adored like God's, and not reproved like men:
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Yet these men which are so high that none must speak to them, death will be sure to speak with them;
Yet these men which Are so high that none must speak to them, death will be sure to speak with them;
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Yet he shall be brought to the grave, and remain among the Tombes, Job 21.32. There is much weight in that word;Yet he shall be brought to the grave, and remain among the Tombs, Job 21.32. There is much weight in that word;
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Yet, i. e. though he be a Prince so proud that he scorneth to hear mens reproofs,
Yet, i. e. though he be a Prince so proud that he scorneth to hear men's reproofs,
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yet he shall be forced to listen to death's language;
yet he shall be forced to listen to death's language;
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though his dwelling place was stately amongst men, yet he shall be brought to an homely one amongst Worms.
though his Dwelling place was stately among men, yet he shall be brought to an homely one among Worms.
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Yet he shall be brought to his grave, and remain amongst the Tombes. Yet he shall be brought to his grave, and remain among the Tombs.
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It was a notable speech of the King of Persia, who visiting Constantine at Rome, was shewn the rare Edifices, rich Coffers, It was a notable speech of the King of Persiam, who visiting Constantine At Room, was shown the rare edifices, rich Coffers,
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and great Honours of the Emperour, Mira quidem haec, sed video ut in Persia, sic Romae hommes moriuntur. If Magistrates are mortal;
and great Honours of the Emperor, Mira quidem haec, sed video ut in Persiam, sic Rome hommes moriuntur. If Magistrates Are Mortal;
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how much folly is in him that laboureth most for his body? The truth is, there is a secret conceit in the hearts of great persons who have the World at will, that they shall not die; how much folly is in him that Laboureth most for his body? The truth is, there is a secret conceit in the hearts of great Persons who have the World At will, that they shall not die;
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it is not vox oris, but it is vox cordis; they still think of a longer life,
it is not vox oris, but it is vox Cordis; they still think of a longer life,
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though they have lived never so long; they can see death in other mens brows but not in their own bosomes.
though they have lived never so long; they can see death in other men's brows but not in their own bosoms.
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Their inward thought is that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations. Their inward Thought is that their houses shall continue for ever, and their Dwelling places to all generations.
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Hence it commeth to passe that they work altogether for this world;
Hence it comes to pass that they work altogether for this world;
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so they have Earth in their hands, they care not though they have nothing of Heaven in their hearts.
so they have Earth in their hands, they care not though they have nothing of Heaven in their hearts.
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Their endeavour is to live in the favour of great men, and not to die in the feare of the great God.
Their endeavour is to live in the favour of great men, and not to die in the Fear of the great God.
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How many great Persons spend their time (as Seneca speaketh, inter pectinem & speculum occupati ) between the Comb and the Glasse,
How many great Persons spend their time (as Senecca speaks, inter pectinem & speculum occupati) between the Comb and the Glass,
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and not between Scripture and Prayer; their labour is to go finely, to fare deliciously, to live honourably, to prosper outwardly:
and not between Scripture and Prayer; their labour is to go finely, to fare deliciously, to live honourably, to prosper outwardly:
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but not to honour God fruitfully, to discharge that trust which is committed to them faithfully,
but not to honour God fruitfully, to discharge that trust which is committed to them faithfully,
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or to work out their own Salvation diligently. There is a story of a fat man riding through Rome on a lean horse;
or to work out their own Salvation diligently. There is a story of a fat man riding through Room on a lean horse;
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it was demanded how it came to passe that he being so exceeding fat, his horse was so lean? he answereth, Ego meipsum, stabularius equum curat, I mind my self,
it was demanded how it Come to pass that he being so exceeding fat, his horse was so lean? he Answers, Ego meipsum, stabularius Equum curate, I mind my self,
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but my Groom looketh after my Horse. Too many God knoweth have fat bodies and lean souls;
but my Groom looks After my Horse. Too many God Knoweth have fat bodies and lean Souls;
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their outward man is flourishing, their inward man is perishing:
their outward man is flourishing, their inward man is perishing:
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and the reason is, they themselves regard their bodies, but they say they trust God (or more truly the Divel) with their souls.
and the reason is, they themselves regard their bodies, but they say they trust God (or more truly the devil) with their Souls.
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Prince Absalon is a fit resemblance of such persons; whilst he lived he provided somewhat against the time he must die;
Prince Absalom is a fit resemblance of such Persons; while he lived he provided somewhat against the time he must die;
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But what doth he provide? only a place for his body to rest in.
But what does he provide? only a place for his body to rest in.
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The Spirit of God takes special notice how provident this ambitious youngster was for his body.
The Spirit of God Takes special notice how provident this ambitious youngster was for his body.
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Now Absalon in his life time had reared up for himself a Pillar. Now Absalom in his life time had reared up for himself a Pillar.
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But he never thinketh of his precious soul, where that might rest when it left his body.
But he never Thinketh of his precious soul, where that might rest when it left his body.
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How foolish and faulty are many Magistrates in this particular? whilst they live they take special care that when they die, their bodies be in such a vault interred, with such a company of mourners attended, that such a Monument be e•ected,
How foolish and faulty Are many Magistrates in this particular? while they live they take special care that when they die, their bodies be in such a vault interred, with such a company of mourners attended, that such a Monument be e•ected,
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but take no care that when their bodies go to the house appointed for all the living, their souls might go to that house which is not made with hands but eternal in the Heavens.
but take no care that when their bodies go to the house appointed for all the living, their Souls might go to that house which is not made with hands but Eternal in the Heavens.
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They little consider, that when their Friends are weeping over their bodies, the Divels may be laughing over their souls. O unspeakable folly!
They little Consider, that when their Friends Are weeping over their bodies, the Devils may be laughing over their Souls. Oh unspeakable folly!
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to make much of the Cabinet and disesteem of the Jewel, to trim the Scabbard and let the sword rust;
to make much of the Cabinet and disesteem of the Jewel, to trim the Scabbard and let the sword rust;
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like Shimei to seek their servants and lose themselves.
like Shimei to seek their Servants and loose themselves.
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Man in regard of his body claimeth kinred with the beasts of the field, in regard of his soul with the Angels of Heaven;
Man in regard of his body claimeth kindred with the beasts of the field, in regard of his soul with the Angels of Heaven;
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and yet this beastial part is pampered whilst the Angelical is starved.
and yet this bestial part is pampered while the Angelical is starved.
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It is storied of Archimides that when Syracuse was taken by the Romans, he was secure in his Closet, drawing circles with his Compasse in the dust,
It is storied of Archimedes that when Syracuse was taken by the Roman, he was secure in his Closet, drawing Circles with his Compass in the dust,
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and was then and there slain. So these men ordinarily leave the Earth when they are most busie about it.
and was then and there slave. So these men ordinarily leave the Earth when they Are most busy about it.
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How did the fool in the Gospel promise himself a long and a comfortable life? Soul take thine ease, thou hast goods laid up for many years.
How did the fool in the Gospel promise himself a long and a comfortable life? Soul take thine ease, thou hast goods laid up for many Years.
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If he had said, Soul take thine ease, thou hast a treasure in Heaven, or thou hast Christ who will doe thee good to eternity, it had been somewhat like:
If he had said, Soul take thine ease, thou hast a treasure in Heaven, or thou hast christ who will do thee good to eternity, it had been somewhat like:
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but thou hast goods saith he. Alas;
but thou hast goods Says he. Alas;
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how irrational is this? you may assoon satiate or content corpus aura, as animam auro, the body with wind as the soul with wealth.
how irrational is this? you may As soon satiate or content corpus aura, as animam auro, the body with wind as the soul with wealth.
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But I beseech you consider, he that thought then to begin to take his ease is forced that night to make his end.
But I beseech you Consider, he that Thought then to begin to take his ease is forced that night to make his end.
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He was but a little before flourishing exceedingly, his mind full of mirth, his heart full of hope,
He was but a little before flourishing exceedingly, his mind full of mirth, his heart full of hope,
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and his soul full of expected satisfaction; But on a sudden he is departed, and all his high hopes frustrated:
and his soul full of expected satisfaction; But on a sudden he is departed, and all his high hope's frustrated:
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If you ask me, whither he is gone? his estate to men, his body to the grave, his soul to Hell. Poor wretch!
If you ask me, whither he is gone? his estate to men, his body to the grave, his soul to Hell. Poor wretch!
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little did he dream when he was asleep in sin, of going from a bed of feathers to a bed of fire.
little did he dream when he was asleep in since, of going from a Bed of Feathers to a Bed of fire.
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But too too many like him go from carnal pleasures to eternal pains. Take notice how secure this rich fool was;
But too too many like him go from carnal pleasures to Eternal pains. Take notice how secure this rich fool was;
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and yet his security was but the forerunner of his future calamity. When the Wind lyeth, then the great rain falleth.
and yet his security was but the forerunner of his future calamity. When the Wind lies, then the great rain falls.
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When the Air is most quiet, then commeth the great Earth-quake. When Sisera was asleep, then his Head was nailed to the ground.
When the Air is most quiet, then comes the great Earthquake. When Sisera was asleep, then his Head was nailed to the ground.
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Pharaoh in his Chariot, Belshazzar in his bowls, Haman at his banquet, Herod in his rob•s, are secure but not safe;Pharaoh in his Chariot, Belshazzar in his bowls, Haman At his banquet, Herod in his rob•s, Are secure but not safe;
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when they least looked for it, death surprized them;
when they least looked for it, death surprised them;
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When they cryed peace peace, then sudden destruction seized on them, as travail on a woman with child,1 Thes. 5.3. which they could not escape. When they cried peace peace, then sudden destruction seized on them, as travail on a woman with child,1 Thebes 5.3. which they could not escape.
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Ambitious like the Jay, They are pruning and priding themselves on the top of some high tree,
Ambitious like the Jay, They Are pruning and priding themselves on the top of Some high tree,
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when suddenly a shot from a Fowler tumbleth it down dead to the Earth. Covetous like Ants;
when suddenly a shot from a Fowler tumbleth it down dead to the Earth. Covetous like Aunts;
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How busie are they? like a company of Ants about white and yellow Earth, when death like the feet of the next passenger crusheth them to pieces.
How busy Are they? like a company of Aunts about white and yellow Earth, when death like the feet of the next Passenger crushes them to Pieces.
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Voluptuous like the little Fish that swims merrily down the silver streams of Jordan, till they empty themselves into the dead Sea and there perish.
Voluptuous like the little Fish that swims merrily down the silver streams of Jordan, till they empty themselves into the dead Sea and there perish.
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The worlds greatest darlings are in no better condition then the Bull that goeth to be sacrificed with a Garland on his head,
The world's greatest darlings Are in no better condition then the Bull that Goes to be sacrificed with a Garland on his head,
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and Musique before him, when suddenly he feeleth the stroke of the murdering Axe, and is knockt down dead.
and Music before him, when suddenly he feeleth the stroke of the murdering Axe, and is knocked down dead.
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I shall conclude this Use with Job 's Character of this rich sinner, who flourishing for a time and perisheth to eternity; I shall conclude this Use with Job is Character of this rich sinner, who flourishing for a time and Perishes to eternity;
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The wicked live, become old, yea are mighty in power. They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance. The wicked live, become old, yea Are mighty in power. They send forth their little ones like a flock, and their children dance.
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They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to Hell. They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to Hell.
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Exam. Are Magistrates mortall? Let me then in the fear of the Lord, beseech you that are Magistrates, Exam. are Magistrates Mortal? Let me then in the Fear of the Lord, beseech you that Are Magistrates,
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now presently to make preparation for the hour of your dissolutions.
now presently to make preparation for the hour of your dissolutions.
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My counsel shall be with a little alteration, in the words of the Prophet Isaiah to King Hezekiah; Now set your house in order, for you must die.
My counsel shall be with a little alteration, in the words of the Prophet Isaiah to King Hezekiah; Now Set your house in order, for you must die.
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I must tell you all the time ye have is little enough for a work of this weight:
I must tell you all the time you have is little enough for a work of this weight:
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If Seneca can say, all a mans life is little enough for Philosophy, etiamsi a paeritia, us { que } ad longissimos humani aeviterminos vita protendatur, though the silver-wyre of life should be drawn out to the longest thread;
If Senecca can say, all a men life is little enough for Philosophy, Even if a paeritia, us { que } ad longissimos Humani aeviterminos vita protendatur, though the silver-wire of life should be drawn out to the longest thread;
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I am sure then that all your time is little enough for Christianity.
I am sure then that all your time is little enough for Christianity.
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Ye have a great work to doe, a great journey to go, and a little time will not be sufficient.
You have a great work to do, a great journey to go, and a little time will not be sufficient.
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Make much of time, saith Aquinas, especially in the weighty matters of Salvation:
Make much of time, Says Aquinas, especially in the weighty matters of Salvation:
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O how much would he, that now lyeth frying in Hell rejoyce, if he might have the least moment to get God's favour in!
Oh how much would he, that now lies frying in Hell rejoice, if he might have the least moment to get God's favour in!
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The sun of your lives (Blessed be God) is not yet let, the gate of mercy is not yet shut;
The sun of your lives (Blessed be God) is not yet let, the gate of mercy is not yet shut;
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I request you before the bridge of divine grace be drawn, in this day of God's patience, mind the things that concern your eternal peace.
I request you before the bridge of divine grace be drawn, in this day of God's patience, mind the things that concern your Eternal peace.
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Austin professeth, he would not be an Atheist one quarter of an hour for a world,Austin Professes, he would not be an Atheist one quarter of an hour for a world,
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because he did not know, but in that time, God might cut asunder his thread of life,
Because he did not know, but in that time, God might Cut asunder his thread of life,
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and so let him drop into Hell.
and so let him drop into Hell.
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Let me perswade you, and the good Lord prevail with your hearts, to set your selves speedily about this necessary work.
Let me persuade you, and the good Lord prevail with your hearts, to Set your selves speedily about this necessary work.
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Delays are dangerous, especially in a business of infinite concernment.
Delays Are dangerous, especially in a business of infinite concernment.
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How earnestly doth our blessed Saviour exhort you, to be always ready, because ye know not at what hour your Master will call you. How earnestly does our blessed Saviour exhort you, to be always ready, Because you know not At what hour your Master will call you.
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Cesar would never acquaint his Souldiers with the time of removing his Campe, that they might be always prepared to march.Cesar would never acquaint his Soldiers with the time of removing his Camp, that they might be always prepared to march.
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Consider that on this moment dependeth eternity; God hangeth heavy weights on weak wyers.
Consider that on this moment dependeth eternity; God hangs heavy weights on weak wyers.
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And how dolefully have many complained, and mournfully lamented their losse of time, when it hath been too late.
And how dolefully have many complained, and mournfully lamented their loss of time, when it hath been too late.
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That story of a great Lady of our land, which several speak of, may awaken secure on•s,
That story of a great Lady of our land, which several speak of, may awaken secure on•s,
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when on her death-bed she dreadfully screeched out, A World of Wealth for an inch of time, A world of wealth for an inch of time.
when on her deathbed she dreadfully screeched out, A World of Wealth for an inch of time, A world of wealth for an inch of time.
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And I have read of Chrysorius a man as full of wickedness as of wealth,
And I have read of Chrysorius a man as full of wickedness as of wealth,
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when he commeth to die, cryeth out, Induc•as us { que } ad mane, Domine, Truce, Lord,
when he comes to die, Cries out, Induc•as us { que } ad mane, Domine, Truce, Lord,
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but till morning, Truce, Lord, but till morning;
but till morning, Truce, Lord, but till morning;
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and with these words he breathed out his last, Alterius perditio, tua sit cautio, Let that which was a murdering piece to others, be a warning piece to thee.
and with these words he breathed out his last, Alterius Perdition, tua sit Caution, Let that which was a murdering piece to Others, be a warning piece to thee.
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Do but think, should God permit a danmed sinner that is now in Hell, to come and sit but one hour amongst you, under the Gospel of the Kingdome of Heaven,
Do but think, should God permit a danmed sinner that is now in Hell, to come and fit but one hour among you, under the Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven,
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how highly would he prize this present opportunity; how greedily would he embrace every tender of mercy;
how highly would he prize this present opportunity; how greedily would he embrace every tender of mercy;
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how eagerly would he catch at every word of comfort;
how eagerly would he catch At every word of Comfort;
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how heartily would he close with Christ upon the hardest terms? I am perswaded ye should behold him with such streams of tears watering his cheeks,
how heartily would he close with christ upon the Hardest terms? I am persuaded you should behold him with such streams of tears watering his cheeks,
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as if he were dissolved into a fountain.
as if he were dissolved into a fountain.
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And will ye trifle away such golden seasons, and waste such precious advantages, which others would purchase with worlds,
And will you trifle away such golden seasons, and waste such precious advantages, which Others would purchase with world's,
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if they had them to give;
if they had them to give;
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nay which ye your selves would redeem hereafter with your heart blood, but shall not be able;
nay which you your selves would Redeem hereafter with your heart blood, but shall not be able;
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O therefore now prize time, before you come to enter upon eternity. And yet a little further to presse this needful duty upon your spirits;
Oh Therefore now prize time, before you come to enter upon eternity. And yet a little further to press this needful duty upon your spirits;
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O that, if it were the will of God, I had the tongue, the understanding, the affections of an Angel!
Oh that, if it were the will of God, I had the tongue, the understanding, the affections of an Angel!
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how willingly would I improve them to the utmost, and serue them up to the highest pitch in exhorting you to this weighty and absolutely necessary work!
how willingly would I improve them to the utmost, and serve them up to the highest pitch in exhorting you to this weighty and absolutely necessary work!
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This, this is the one thing necessary; this, this is the whole duty of man;
This, this is the one thing necessary; this, this is the Whole duty of man;
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this is the great end for which ye were born, and the great errand for which ye were sent into the World. this is the great end for which you were born, and the great errand for which you were sent into the World.
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Its a work of infinite weight, and a businesse of everlasting concernment.
Its a work of infinite weight, and a business of everlasting concernment.
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I speak to you that are great men, and I assure you from the great God, that ye must die,
I speak to you that Are great men, and I assure you from the great God, that you must die,
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and that ye must come ere long to doe that which ye never did before, nor never shall doe again;
and that you must come ere long to do that which you never did before, nor never shall do again;
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even this, to throw your last cast for eternity.
even this, to throw your last cast for eternity.
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Your everlasting weal or woe, joy or sorrow, pleasure or pain dependeth on your well dying.
Your everlasting weal or woe, joy or sorrow, pleasure or pain dependeth on your well dying.
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As Scipio said, In bello non licet bis peccare;
As Scipio said, In bello non licet bis Peccare;
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So may I of death as he of War, in death there is no erring twice;
So may I of death as he of War, in death there is no erring twice;
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he that erreth once errs for ever.
he that erreth once errs for ever.
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Assoon as ever your souls launch out of your bodies, they sail to the Ocean of eternity.
As soon as ever your Souls launch out of your bodies, they sail to the Ocean of eternity.
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That we transgresse the laws of living so often is the aggravation of iniquity on all men; That we transgress the laws of living so often is the aggravation of iniquity on all men;
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but that we can transgresse the laws of dying but once is the seal of misery on most men.
but that we can transgress the laws of dying but once is the seal of misery on most men.
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How pathetically doth God wish, that man would mind this real wisdome; O that my people were wise, then would they consider their latter end;
How pathetically does God wish, that man would mind this real Wisdom; Oh that my people were wise, then would they Consider their latter end;
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or that they would consider their latter end. or that they would Consider their latter end.
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It seemeth to me one of the dolefullest sayings in the book of God, (and by the way let men guilty of bribery or oppression think of it) He that getteth goods and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days,
It seems to me one of the dolefullest sayings in the book of God, (and by the Way let men guilty of bribery or oppression think of it) He that gets goods and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days,
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and in his latter end shal be a fool. and in his latter end shall be a fool.
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To be a fool in the judgment or account of Scripture, while a man liveth, speaketh his condition very dangerous:
To be a fool in the judgement or account of Scripture, while a man lives, speaks his condition very dangerous:
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but to be a fool when he dyeth, speaketh his estate altogether desperate. For a Vessel to leak much in the harbour is sad;
but to be a fool when he Dies, speaks his estate altogether desperate. For a Vessel to leak much in the harbour is sad;
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but O how sad is it for the Vessel to leak in the main, in the Ocean!
but Oh how sad is it for the Vessel to leak in the main, in the Ocean!
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It was Austin 's prayer, Hic ure, seca, ibi parce, Lord launce me, burn me here, but spare me hereafter.
It was Austin is prayer, Hic ure, seca, There parce, Lord lance me, burn me Here, but spare me hereafter.
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And the desire of Fulgentius, Domine, hic da patientiam, postea indulgentiam.
And the desire of Fulgentius, Domine, hic da patientiam, postea indulgentiam.
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But it is very emphatical and observable in the fore-quoted place, that the holy Ghost speaketh, In his latter end he shall be a fool.
But it is very emphatical and observable in the forequoted place, that the holy Ghost speaks, In his latter end he shall be a fool.
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He was a fool before in the estimation of God, and in the opinion of godly men;
He was a fool before in the estimation of God, and in the opinion of godly men;
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but now in his latter end, he is a fool in the conviction and acknowledgement of his own conscience;
but now in his latter end, he is a fool in the conviction and acknowledgement of his own conscience;
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and now he will think, O what a fool was I? who was ever dying, never to live, to my Saviour, to my soul;
and now he will think, Oh what a fool was I? who was ever dying, never to live, to my Saviour, to my soul;
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What a fool was I? to respect so exceedingly my vile transitory body, and to neglect so unworthily my precious immortal soul.
What a fool was I? to respect so exceedingly my vile transitory body, and to neglect so unworthily my precious immortal soul.
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What a fool was I? to make so much provision for a little time, and so little preparation for eternity.
What a fool was I? to make so much provision for a little time, and so little preparation for eternity.
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What a fool was I? to be so diligent about Earth, and so negligent about Heaven;
What a fool was I? to be so diligent about Earth, and so negligent about Heaven;
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so careful about perishing decaying vanities, and so slothful about reall enduring felicities. Pliny observeth of the Mole, that though it be blind all its time of living,
so careful about perishing decaying vanities, and so slothful about real enduring felicities. pliny observeth of the Mole, that though it be blind all its time of living,
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yet when it commeth to die, Oculos incipit aperire, moriendo, then it seeth.
yet when it comes to die, Eyes incipit aperire, moriendo, then it sees.
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Men that whilst they live are blind in the worth of their souls, insensible of the weight of their sins, ignorant in the severity of divine justice, incredulous about the necessity of the new birth;
Men that while they live Are blind in the worth of their Souls, insensible of the weight of their Sins, ignorant in the severity of divine Justice, incredulous about the necessity of the new birth;
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when they come to die their eyes are opened, and they see all these things cleerly;
when they come to die their eyes Are opened, and they see all these things clearly;
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and O then what a doleful screech will that soul give, that stands quivering upon the pale lips of a dying man, ready to fly to its eternal home, and Oh then what a doleful screech will that soul give, that Stands quivering upon the pale lips of a dying man, ready to fly to its Eternal home,
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and seeth nothing before it, but a bottomless boundless Ocean of the wrath of God, in which it must swim naked for ever, ever, ever.
and sees nothing before it, but a bottomless boundless Ocean of the wrath of God, in which it must swim naked for ever, ever, ever.
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My Lords and Gentlemen, I beseech you attend diligently, that this Sermon, which is a funeral Sermon in regard of its subject, may be a resurrection Sermon in regagd of its effect.
My lords and Gentlemen, I beseech you attend diligently, that this Sermon, which is a funeral Sermon in regard of its Subject, may be a resurrection Sermon in regagd of its Effect.
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Who knoweth what a day, yea what a great bellied hour may bring forth;
Who Knoweth what a day, yea what a great bellied hour may bring forth;
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I can assure you, this Sermon is a child of some prayers, yea and of some tears;
I can assure you, this Sermon is a child of Some Prayers, yea and of Some tears;
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therefore I hope it shall not perish.
Therefore I hope it shall not perish.
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If I speak not the word of God, the mind of Christ, and the meaning of the Spirit, cast back my words as dung in my face;
If I speak not the word of God, the mind of christ, and the meaning of the Spirit, cast back my words as dung in my face;
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But if I doe, hear attentively, and practice conscientiously, least my counsel rise up in judgement against you, at the great and dreadful day of the Lord.
But if I do, hear attentively, and practice conscientiously, lest my counsel rise up in judgement against you, At the great and dreadful day of the Lord.
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In reference to this great duty of preparing for your dying day, I shall commend six particulars to your most serious thoughts;
In Referente to this great duty of preparing for your dying day, I shall commend six particulars to your most serious thoughts;
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my prayer shall be that they may all, especially the two latter be written in your hearts. 1. Discharge your trust faithfully;
my prayer shall be that they may all, especially the two latter be written in your hearts. 1. Discharge your trust faithfully;
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the way to have great confidence when ye die, is to keep a good Conscience whilst ye live.
the Way to have great confidence when you die, is to keep a good Conscience while you live.
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Were Judges and Justices always to live upon Earth, there were no such reason for the impartial Execution of justice;
Were Judges and Justices always to live upon Earth, there were no such reason for the impartial Execution of Justice;
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but God acquainteth you this day, that ye must die, and after death commeth judgement. Judex nuper eram jam judicis ante tribunal, Subsistens paveo judicor ipse modo.
but God acquainteth you this day, that you must die, and After death comes judgement. Judge nuper eram jam Judges ante tribunal, Subsistens paveo judicor ipse modo.
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Ye are but Stewards and within a short time ye must give an account of your stewardship.
You Are but Stewards and within a short time you must give an account of your stewardship.
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It behoveth you when you sit on the Bench of men to act faithfully, that when ye shall appear at the Bar of God ye may answer comfortably.
It behooveth you when you fit on the Bench of men to act faithfully, that when you shall appear At the Bar of God you may answer comfortably.
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Remember when ye are passing sentence of life or death on others, that Christ ere long will passe a sentence far more weighty even of eternal life or death on you.
remember when you Are passing sentence of life or death on Others, that christ ere long will pass a sentence Far more weighty even of Eternal life or death on you.
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Its reported concerning the Emperours of Constantinople, that on their Coronation day, a Mason is appointed to present unto them certain Marble stones, saying these Verses, Elege ab his saxis ex quo (invictissime Cesar ) Ipse tibi tumulum me fabricare velis. Its reported Concerning the emperors of Constantinople, that on their Coronation day, a Mason is appointed to present unto them certain Marble stones, saying these Verses, Elegy ab his saxis ex quo (invictissime Cesar) Ipse tibi tumulum me fabricare velis.
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If ye that now are in robes would consider, death will levell you with them that are in rags;
If you that now Are in robes would Consider, death will level you with them that Are in rags;
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if ye would with the eye of your meditation, behold your Coffins standing before you, on the table in the place of judicature, it might be an excellent curb to iniquity, and spur to fidelity.
if you would with the eye of your meditation, behold your Coffins standing before you, on the table in the place of judicature, it might be an excellent curb to iniquity, and spur to Fidis.
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Now there are four things requisite in a Magistrate that would discharge his trust faithfully. Now there Are four things requisite in a Magistrate that would discharge his trust faithfully.
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First, courage and magnamity, Every magistrate should be a man of mettle, not daunted with dangers, nor frighted with frowns.
First, courage and magnamity, Every magistrate should be a man of mettle, not daunted with dangers, nor frighted with frowns.
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He should so carry himself that others should fear him, (as a terror to evil doers) but he should fear nothing but sin.
He should so carry himself that Others should Fear him, (as a terror to evil doers) but he should Fear nothing but since.
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Like Chrysostom, who when a threatning Message was sent him from the Empresse Eudoxia, go tell her, said he to the Messenger, Nill timeo nisi peccatum. Ye are called the shields of the people; and shields ye know are ventrous weapons, they are made to bear many blows.
Like Chrysostom, who when a threatening Message was sent him from the Empress Eudoxia, go tell her, said he to the Messenger, Nill Timeo nisi peccatum. You Are called the shields of the people; and shields you know Are venturous weapons, they Are made to bear many blows.
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Be thou strong and very couragious, saith God to the chief Magistrate of Israel. The throne of Solomon was underpropped with Lions; Be thou strong and very courageous, Says God to the chief Magistrate of Israel. The throne of Solomon was underpropped with Lions;
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and a Lion is part of the Royal arms, both speaking that a Lion-like spirit is becomming him that is in a publike place, Deut. 1.17.
and a lion is part of the Royal arms, both speaking that a Lion-like Spirit is becoming him that is in a public place, Deuteronomy 1.17.
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Secondly, uprightness and integrity, A Magistrate as he should not be frighted with fear, so not swayd by favour:
Secondly, uprightness and integrity, A Magistrate as he should not be frighted with Fear, so not swayed by favour:
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Ye should be like a Boul without a byas running on fairly and evenly, not leaning on this side or on that side;
You should be like a Boul without a bias running on fairly and evenly, not leaning on this side or on that side;
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like the Sun which affordeth as gracious influences to the low violets as to the tall cedar, to the poorest beggar as to the most potent Emperour;
like the Sun which affords as gracious influences to the low violets as to the tall cedar, to the Poorest beggar as to the most potent Emperor;
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like a publike Conduit in a City, whence justice should run down like water, as freely and as fully to the meanest as to the greatest.
like a public Conduit in a city, whence Justice should run down like water, as freely and as Fully to the Meanest as to the greatest.
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Laws were never made to be Nets only to catch the little Fish and to let the great ones break through. Laws were never made to be Nets only to catch the little Fish and to let the great ones break through.
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The great Judge of Heaven is no respecter of persons neither should Justices on Earth, Deut. 1.17. That Edict of Constantine was worthy to be written in letters of gold, If any of my Friends, Courtiers or Servants have wronged any, let them come to me, I wil not only right them but reward them.
The great Judge of Heaven is no respecter of Persons neither should Justices on Earth, Deuteronomy 1.17. That Edict of Constantine was worthy to be written in letters of gold, If any of my Friends, Courtiers or Servants have wronged any, let them come to me, I will not only right them but reward them.
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And that act of Brutus memorable, who commanded his two sons to be executed and saw it done, And that act of Brutus memorable, who commanded his two Sons to be executed and saw it done,
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for conspiring with Tarquin 's Ambassadors against the Commonwealth. Thirdly, bounty and liberality, A Justice should not only not be covetous, but hate covetousness.
for conspiring with Tarquin is ambassadors against the Commonwealth. Thirdly, bounty and liberality, A justice should not only not be covetous, but hate covetousness.
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Its the dust of money that is blown up into the Judges eyes, that hindreth their sight into causes.
Its the dust of money that is blown up into the Judges eyes, that hindereth their sighed into Causes.
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It was a witty speech of a pious person, He is the best Magistrate, that is good for nothing. Ye must neither take bribes your selves, nor by your servants;
It was a witty speech of a pious person, He is the best Magistrate, that is good for nothing. You must neither take Bribes your selves, nor by your Servants;
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for Optimus & maximus venderetur imperator;
for Optimus & Maximus venderetur imperator;
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There is not a gift ye take, but will be as a dagger at your hearts another day;
There is not a gift you take, but will be as a dagger At your hearts Another day;
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like Achans wedge of Gold it will cleave your souls in sunder.
like Achans wedge of Gold it will cleave your Souls in sunder.
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It will in this particular be happy for him, that when he commeth to die, can say as dying Samuel, Behold, here I am, witnesse against me before the Lord, and before his Anointed:
It will in this particular be happy for him, that when he comes to die, can say as dying Samuel, Behold, Here I am, witness against me before the Lord, and before his Anointed:
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Whose Oxe have I taken? or whose Asse have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes? And they said, Thou hast not defrauded nor oppressed,
Whose Ox have I taken? or whose Ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes? And they said, Thou hast not defrauded nor oppressed,
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nor taken ought of any mans hands. The fourth Thing requisite in a Magistrate is ability. nor taken ought of any men hands. The fourth Thing requisite in a Magistrate is ability.
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A Magistrate must be not only a man of piety, but a man of parts, quick-sighted uf a deep apprehension, knowing the laws exactly;
A Magistrate must be not only a man of piety, but a man of parts, quick-sighted of a deep apprehension, knowing the laws exactly;
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because if he be not, he will sometime or other condemn the innocent, and justifie the wicked.
Because if he be not, he will sometime or other condemn the innocent, and justify the wicked.
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And the rather every Judge ought to be able, in regard he hath to deal with men that can draw a fair Glove over a foul hand;
And the rather every Judge ought to be able, in regard he hath to deal with men that can draw a fair Glove over a foul hand;
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blanch over a bad cause with specious pretences, as Ziba against Mephibosheth.
blanch over a bad cause with specious pretences, as Ziba against Mephibosheth.
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I honour the Profession of the law, and I wish that some men did not dishonour their profession, who indeed value their substance above their Consciences, not believing that of the father, In die judicii plus valebit conscientia pura, quam marsupia plena.
I honour the Profession of the law, and I wish that Some men did not dishonour their profession, who indeed valve their substance above their Consciences, not believing that of the father, In die Judicii plus valebit conscientia Pura, quam marsupia plena.
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Beza telleth us, that he once saw on a table the Pictures of four sorts of Persons,Beza Telleth us, that he once saw on a table the Pictures of four sorts of Persons,
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and their several Posies. 1. The Courtier with this Posie, By my sword I defend you all.
and their several Posies. 1. The Courtier with this Posy, By my sword I defend you all.
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2. The Clergy man with this Posie, By my prayers I preserve you all.
2. The Clergy man with this Posy, By my Prayers I preserve you all.
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3. The Countrey-man with this, I feed you all. 4. The Lawyer with this, I devour you all. I request Lawyers to consider that of God to Moses, Thou shalt not speak in a cause to wrest judgement;
3. The Countryman with this, I feed you all. 4. The Lawyer with this, I devour you all. I request Lawyers to Consider that of God to Moses, Thou shalt not speak in a cause to wrest judgement;
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and that speech of the Apostle, I can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. But I have digrest too far already.
and that speech of the Apostle, I can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. But I have digressed too Far already.
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Secondly, If ye would fit your selves for death, live among men exemplarily. You that must die shortly, had need to live strictly.
Secondly, If you would fit your selves for death, live among men exemplarily. You that must die shortly, had need to live strictly.
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Must you ere long fall, then whilst you stand be holy to admiration, to imitation. Nihil sic revocat à peccatis sicut frequens meditatio mortis.
Must you ere long fallen, then while you stand be holy to admiration, to imitation. Nihil sic revocat à peccatis sicut Frequent meditatio mortis.
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Some say the stroaking of the belly with the hand of a dead man, will cure the Tympany;
some say the stroking of the belly with the hand of a dead man, will cure the Tympany;
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I am sure the thoughts of death seriously laid to the heart are a good Medicine for an evil heart.
I am sure the thoughts of death seriously laid to the heart Are a good Medicine for an evil heart.
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Nothing in the War will so much dead the Cannon, as a mound of Earth:
Nothing in the War will so much dead the Cannon, as a mound of Earth:
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The consideration that ye shall be turned into Earth, should dead the Cannons of temptation which Satan shoots against yoir souls.
The consideration that you shall be turned into Earth, should dead the Cannons of temptation which Satan shoots against yoir Souls.
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As pilgrims and strangers abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul. As pilgrim's and Strangers abstain from fleshly Lustiest which war against the soul.
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Lycurgus made the first law that the dead should be buried about the temples, intimating thereby that they which are dying should be very religious.Lycurgus made the First law that the dead should be buried about the Temples, intimating thereby that they which Are dying should be very religious.
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Nothing maketh death evil but the evil that goeth before it; for without that no evil could follow after it. Nothing makes death evil but the evil that Goes before it; for without that no evil could follow After it.
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I have read of one that gave a Ring with a deaths head to a young Ruffan, upon this condition, that he should meditate on it one hour every day for seven days together, which he did,
I have read of one that gave a Ring with a death's head to a young Ruffan, upon this condition, that he should meditate on it one hour every day for seven days together, which he did,
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and through the help of God, it wrought a blessed change in him. Take a turn or two daily in Golgotha, walk often among the Tombs;
and through the help of God, it wrought a blessed change in him. Take a turn or two daily in Golgotha, walk often among the Tombs;
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ponder frequently your own frailty, it may much quicken you to walk exemplarily. Your high places call for holy practices.
ponder frequently your own frailty, it may much quicken you to walk exemplarily. Your high places call for holy practices.
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Its esteemed one of King Alphonsus his sayings, That a great man cannot commit a little sin.
Its esteemed one of King Alphonsus his sayings, That a great man cannot commit a little since.
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I must tell you, ye have many following you either to Heaven or Hell, in the narrow or broad way;
I must tell you, you have many following you either to Heaven or Hell, in the narrow or broad Way;
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ye had need to choose a right path. Great mens vices are as seldom unaccompanied as their persons.
you had need to choose a right path. Great men's vices Are as seldom unaccompanied as their Persons.
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Dives was a great man and a bad pattern, and he had many brethren following him to the place of torment.Dives was a great man and a bad pattern, and he had many brothers following him to the place of torment.
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M•n are led more by the eye then by the ear, and follow rather the doings of Magistrates then the sayings of Ministers; M•n Are led more by the eye then by the ear, and follow rather the doings of Magistrates then the sayings of Ministers;
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— Componitur orbis Regis ad exemplum; nec sit inflectere sensus Humanos edicta valent, quàm vita regeniûm.
— Componitur Orbis Regis ad exemplum; nec sit inflectere sensus Humanos Edicta valent, quàm vita regeniûm.
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Sin indeed commeth in at first by propagation, but is much encreased by imitation. Ye are the heads of the people, Numb. 7.2. Mich. 3.11. since indeed comes in At First by propagation, but is much increased by imitation. You Are the Heads of the people, Numb. 7.2. Mich. 3.11.
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If the head be giddy, the body must needs reel. Ill humours from the head destroy and consume the vitals in the body.
If the head be giddy, the body must needs reel. Ill humours from the head destroy and consume the vitals in the body.
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Ye are the Nurses of the people; and our Naturalists observe, that what disease Nursts have, the Children will partake of. You Are the Nurse's of the people; and our Naturalists observe, that what disease Nursts have, the Children will partake of.
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Now how will it gall your consciences when ye come to die, if ye have been ringleaders in iniquity, and not patterns of piety; Now how will it Gall your Consciences when you come to die, if you have been ringleaders in iniquity, and not patterns of piety;
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believe it ringleaders in a rebellion will be most severely punished;
believe it ringleaders in a rebellion will be most severely punished;
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and with those whom ye have made wicked without repentance, ye will be made eternally woful.
and with those whom you have made wicked without Repentance, you will be made eternally woeful.
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Take up the practice of dying Joshua, who was going the way of all the Earth, I and my house will serve the Lord.
Take up the practice of dying joshua, who was going the Way of all the Earth, I and my house will serve the Lord.
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Theodosius the Emperour being asked how a Prince might promote good abroad, answered, By ordering all well at home. Theodosius the Emperor being asked how a Prince might promote good abroad, answered, By ordering all well At home.
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If ye cannot rule your family well, ye are unfit to rule Cities and Counties.
If you cannot Rule your family well, you Are unfit to Rule Cities and Counties.
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Let me request you to follow David 's pattern, I will walk in the midst of my house with a perfect heart until thou come unto me, (Psal. 101.2.
Let me request you to follow David is pattern, I will walk in the midst of my house with a perfect heart until thou come unto me, (Psalm 101.2.
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or O when wilt thou come unto me ) lest when ye come to die, ye have cause to cry out as she did, They made me keeper of others vineyards,
or Oh when wilt thou come unto me) lest when you come to die, you have cause to cry out as she did, They made me keeper of Others vineyards,
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but mine own vineyard have I not kept, Cant. 1.6.but mine own vineyard have I not kept, Cant 1.6.
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Thirdly, As your frailty calleth upon you to be faithful in your places, holy in your practices;
Thirdly, As your frailty calls upon you to be faithful in your places, holy in your practices;
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so likewise in the third place to walk humbly with God.
so likewise in the third place to walk humbly with God.
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I would have others to have high thoughts of you, because Ye are gods; but I desire you to have low thoughts of your selves,
I would have Others to have high thoughts of you, Because You Are God's; but I desire you to have low thoughts of your selves,
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because ye must die like men.
Because you must die like men.
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Pride as one observeth is the shirt of the soul, put on first, and put off last: Pride as one observeth is the shirt of the soul, put on First, and put off last:
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it is a weed that will grow in the best soil; but men that are highest in place, are usually highest in spirit.
it is a weed that will grow in the best soil; but men that Are highest in place, Are usually highest in Spirit.
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Its rare to see a man great in others eyes and little in his own:
Its rare to see a man great in Others eyes and little in his own:
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Honour is often the stinking breath of the vulgar, which being blown into the bladder of a graceless heart, causeth it to swell;
Honour is often the stinking breath of the Vulgar, which being blown into the bladder of a graceless heart, Causes it to swell;
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But here is a Pin in the Text to prick this bladder and take down its swelling.
But Here is a Pin in the Text to prick this bladder and take down its swelling.
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Did you but spiritually consider the brittlenesse of your bodies, it would abate the swelling of your spirits.
Did you but spiritually Consider the brittleness of your bodies, it would abate the swelling of your spirits.
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I should think the evil disposition of your souls, and the frail condition of your bodies should keep you low, while ye live. Alas!
I should think the evil disposition of your Souls, and the frail condition of your bodies should keep you low, while you live. Alas!
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notwithstanding all your powers, places or preferm nts, what are ye, but clods of clay, a little refined earth, moving slime, enlivened dust, breathing ashes? Some Naturalists observe of Bees that when they rise and buz on high,
notwithstanding all your Powers, places or preferm nts, what Are you, but clods of clay, a little refined earth, moving slime, enlivened dust, breathing Ashes? some Naturalists observe of Bees that when they rise and buz on high,
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if you throw dust upon them, they will house and be quiet.
if you throw dust upon them, they will house and be quiet.
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When your thoughts are lifted up on high because of those places in which God hath set you, I pray cast some dust on those thoughts, rememember ye shall be laid as low as the worms are.
When your thoughts Are lifted up on high Because of those places in which God hath Set you, I pray cast Some dust on those thoughts, Remember you shall be laid as low as the worms Are.
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Abraham was a Prince, a great man, but how much did this thought humble him; Lo I have undertaken to speak unto the Lord who am but dust and ashes. Abraham was a Prince, a great man, but how much did this Thought humble him; Lo I have undertaken to speak unto the Lord who am but dust and Ashes.
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I have read of Agathecles King of Sicily, that being a potters son, he would be always served in earthen vessels to mind him of his original.
I have read of Agathecles King of Sicily, that being a potters son, he would be always served in earthen vessels to mind him of his original.
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Some write of a Bird so light and feathery that it is forced to flie with a stone in its mouth lest the wind should carry it away. some writ of a Bird so Light and feathery that it is forced to fly with a stone in its Mouth lest the wind should carry it away.
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The truth is, men that are high in place, are apt to be carried away with the wind of high mindednesse:
The truth is, men that Are high in place, Are apt to be carried away with the wind of high Mindedness:
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they had need therefore to have earth in their minds, I mean their frailty, and it may prove through the blessing of Heaven a singular preservative.
they had need Therefore to have earth in their minds, I mean their frailty, and it may prove through the blessing of Heaven a singular preservative.
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O that you who are Judges and Justices, would but take the length of your bodies in the dust, where ye must ere long lie,
Oh that you who Are Judges and Justices, would but take the length of your bodies in the dust, where you must ere long lie,
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and believe that a little dstemper will kill you, a little sheet will wind you, a little grave hold you, little worms feed on you,
and believe that a little dstemper will kill you, a little sheet will wind you, a little grave hold you, little worms feed on you,
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and a little time quite consume you:
and a little time quite consume you:
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could ye then be great in your own eyes? Remember that your remembrance is like unto dust,
could you then be great in your own eyes? remember that your remembrance is like unto dust,
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and your bodies are bodies of clay, Job. 13.12.and your bodies Are bodies of clay, Job. 13.12.
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Fourthly, Must ye die and would ye prepare for it, then be active for God whilst ye live;
Fourthly, Must you die and would you prepare for it, then be active for God while you live;
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the serious thoughts of death in your hearts will put life into your hands. This life is all your day of working, death is the night of resting;
the serious thoughts of death in your hearts will put life into your hands. This life is all your day of working, death is the night of resting;
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the dead rest from their labours. the dead rest from their labours.
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When the sun of mans life ariseth he goeth forth unto his labour until the evening of death. When the sun of men life arises he Goes forth unto his labour until the evening of death.
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The heavenly bodies are ever in motion, though the earth stand still; and the more pure any being is, the more active it is.
The heavenly bodies Are ever in motion, though the earth stand still; and the more pure any being is, the more active it is.
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Deus est actus purus. Fire is the most active of creatures without life; Angels of creatures that have life.Deus est actus purus. Fire is the most active of creatures without life; Angels of creatures that have life.
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O shew your selves to be as Angels amongst men, by walking humbly with God; the Angels vail their faces in his presence;
O show your selves to be as Angels among men, by walking humbly with God; the Angels Vail their faces in his presence;
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by working diligently for God, Angels are ever employed in the service of God. Work industriously in your general callings, as Christians;
by working diligently for God, Angels Are ever employed in the service of God. Work industriously in your general callings, as Christians;
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yet a little while the light is with you, walk while ye have the light. The task of Christianity is great, the time ye have is little; yet a little while the Light is with you, walk while you have the Light. The task of Christianity is great, the time you have is little;
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the time ye have lost is much:
the time you have lost is much:
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O now bestir your selves in redeeming time, and improving every opportunity to the best advantage of your souls.
Oh now Bestir your selves in redeeming time, and improving every opportunity to the best advantage of your Souls.
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How fervently should ye pray? as not knowing but that every prayer ye pray may be your last prayer;
How fervently should you pray? as not knowing but that every prayer you pray may be your last prayer;
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that ye may never have another season to beg mercy in for your souls, for your relations,
that you may never have Another season to beg mercy in for your Souls, for your relations,
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for the afflicted members of the Lord Jesus.
for the afflicted members of the Lord jesus.
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How attentively, and how hungerly should ye hear the word of life, even as for life? How carefully,
How attentively, and how hungerly should you hear the word of life, even as for life? How carefully,
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and how conscientiously should ye keep the Sabbath, considering ye may be very neer your eternal Sabbath? How sedulously should ye hang on every Ordinance,
and how conscientiously should you keep the Sabbath, considering you may be very near your Eternal Sabbath? How sedulously should you hang on every Ordinance,
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as Bees on Flowers, never leaving them till ye have sucked some honey, some sweetness from them? Ponder this, there can be but a few days,
as Bees on Flowers, never leaving them till you have sucked Some honey, Some sweetness from them? Ponder this, there can be but a few days,
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and ye shall never pray more, never hear more, never sanctifie Lord's day more, never enjoy Ordinances more;
and you shall never pray more, never hear more, never sanctify Lord's day more, never enjoy Ordinances more;
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I that am now Preaching, and ye that are now hearing, must shortly be carried on mens backs,
I that am now Preaching, and you that Are now hearing, must shortly be carried on men's backs,
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and laid in the belly of the earth;
and laid in the belly of the earth;
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and can we do too much in so little time, especially in a work of such infinite weight!
and can we do too much in so little time, especially in a work of such infinite weight!
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The Divel is the more busie because his time is short, and therefore striveth in a quick dispatch of the works of darknesse, to out-wit the children of light. The devil is the more busy Because his time is short, and Therefore striveth in a quick dispatch of the works of darkness, to outwit the children of Light.
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The time is short, therefore be indifferent about earth, 1 Cor. 7.29. the time is short, therefore be diligent about Heaven;
The time is short, Therefore be indifferent about earth, 1 Cor. 7.29. the time is short, Therefore be diligent about Heaven;
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the word is, The time is rolled up; it's a Metaphor from Mariners;
the word is, The time is rolled up; it's a Metaphor from Mariners;
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the Sails that were spread before, when they draw nigh to the Haven, are then rolled up:
the Sails that were spread before, when they draw High to the Haven, Are then rolled up:
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You know not how soon the sails of your lives may be rolled up; how nigh ye are to your eternal haven; O bestir your selves carefully;
You know not how soon the sails of your lives may be rolled up; how High you Are to your Eternal Haven; Oh Bestir your selves carefully;
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ply the Oars diligently, that the vessels of your souls may not miscarry eternally.
ply the Oars diligently, that the vessels of your Souls may not miscarry eternally.
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Whatsoever thine hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might, for there is no work, Whatsoever thine hand finds to do, do it with all thy might, for there is no work,
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nor knowledge, nor device in the grave whither thou goest. Work industriously in your particular callings, as Magistrates, because ye must die.nor knowledge, nor device in the grave whither thou goest. Work industriously in your particular callings, as Magistrates, Because you must die.
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Be active for the punishment of iniquity; for the encouragement of piety. Let the practise of Christ be your pattern;
Be active for the punishment of iniquity; for the encouragement of piety. Let the practice of christ be your pattern;
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I must work the work of God while it is day, the night cometh when no man can work. I must work the work of God while it is day, the night comes when no man can work.
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To work a work noteth the strong intention of his spirit about the work:
To work a work notes the strong intention of his Spirit about the work:
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Christ though he was rich, and for greatnesse the Lord's equall, yet did not (as many rich and great men do) play his work;
christ though he was rich, and for greatness the Lord's equal, yet did not (as many rich and great men do) play his work;
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he did sweat at work, yea he sweat drops, nay clods of blood.
he did sweat At work, yea he sweat drops, nay clods of blood.
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Now be ye followers of Christ as dear children, and think you can never do enough for that Saviour which hath done so much for your souls. Now be you followers of christ as dear children, and think you can never do enough for that Saviour which hath done so much for your Souls.
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How sad is it, that great bodies should move so slowly?
How sad is it, that great bodies should move so slowly?
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How many talents hath God committed to you? when others have one, ye have ten:
How many Talents hath God committed to you? when Others have one, you have ten:
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A talent is any thing that a man is betrusted with to glorifie God;
A talon is any thing that a man is betrusted with to Glorify God;
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and it's called a talent, because of the great price that is in the least opportunity to honour God: Ye have many such talents;
and it's called a talon, Because of the great price that is in the least opportunity to honour God: You have many such Talents;
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ye may hinder much wickednesse, further much holinesse; be a great terror to evil doers, a great praise to them that do well;
you may hinder much wickedness, further much holiness; be a great terror to evil doers, a great praise to them that do well;
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let it not be said of you, that ye do the work of the Lord negligently.
let it not be said of you, that you do the work of the Lord negligently.
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Did not Christ humble himself for you? and shall you think it below you to search Alehouses, those head quarters of Hell;
Did not christ humble himself for you? and shall you think it below you to search Alehouses, those head quarters of Hell;
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to enquire into mens observation of God's day;
to inquire into men's observation of God's day;
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to use all means whereby ye may know mens prophanation of God's name, by hellish oathes,
to use all means whereby you may know men's profanation of God's name, by hellish Oaths,
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and cursed blasphemies, and abuse of God's creatures by drunkennesse, that so they may be severely punished? Alas, a few dayes will come,
and cursed Blasphemies, and abuse of God's creatures by Drunkenness, that so they may be severely punished? Alas, a few days will come,
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and the best of you shall have no such opportunity to discover your love to God for his abundant mercies;
and the best of you shall have no such opportunity to discover your love to God for his abundant Mercies;
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your thankfulness to Christ for his precious merits: do therefore now act to the utmost of your power for the glory of God, and your Saviour. your thankfulness to christ for his precious merits: do Therefore now act to the utmost of your power for the glory of God, and your Saviour.
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Be not like the tallest trees, which bring forth either no fruit, or that which is only for Swine.
Be not like the Tallest trees, which bring forth either no fruit, or that which is only for Swine.
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Remember God puts no difference betwixt nequaquam & nequam, an idle and an evil servant; the unprofitable servant is for utter darknesse.
remember God puts no difference betwixt Nequaquam & nequam, an idle and an evil servant; the unprofitable servant is for utter darkness.
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Do but consider the time of your departure may be at hand, and should not this resolution be in your hearts, to act vigorously and strenuously for God? The neerer ye are to your centre, the faster ye should move:
Do but Consider the time of your departure may be At hand, and should not this resolution be in your hearts, to act vigorously and strenuously for God? The nearer you Are to your centre, the faster you should move:
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The setting Sun shineth most brightly: The dying Swan sings most sweetly:
The setting Sun shines most brightly: The dying Swan sings most sweetly:
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The approaches of a Needle are so much the more quick, by how much it draweth neerer to the Loadstone:
The Approaches of a Needle Are so much the more quick, by how much it draws nearer to the Loadstone:
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The Rivers run with a stronger stream, when they are about to empty themselves into the Ocean.
The rivers run with a Stronger stream, when they Are about to empty themselves into the Ocean.
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Ye are neerer death then ever, be quicker in your motions for God then ever, that it may be said of every one of you,
You Are nearer death then ever, be quicker in your motions for God then ever, that it may be said of every one of you,
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how young soever ye may die, as one said of Juel, Diu vixit & si non diu fuit.
how young soever you may die, as one said of Jewel, Diu vixit & si non Diu fuit.
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Fifthly, Must ye die, and would ye prepare for death? labour to find some inward work of grace wrought upon your hearts; Fifthly, Must you die, and would you prepare for death? labour to find Some inward work of grace wrought upon your hearts;
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be not contented with forms, but mind the power of godliness. A man may live by a form, but he cannot die by a form:
be not contented with forms, but mind the power of godliness. A man may live by a from, but he cannot die by a from:
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An heart not ballanced with grace, may hold out in the calm of life;
an heart not balanced with grace, may hold out in the Cam of life;
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but when the boisterous winds of sicknesse blow, and the storm of death cometh, it will suffer shipwrack:
but when the boisterous winds of sickness blow, and the storm of death comes, it will suffer shipwreck:
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When death cometh, when that damp ariseth, the Candle of Profession separated from the Power of Religion, will first burn blew, and then go out:
When death comes, when that damp arises, the Candle of Profession separated from the Power of Religion, will First burn blew, and then go out:
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The bellows of death will blow the spark of sincerity into a flame, and the blaze of hypocrisie into nothing.
The bellows of death will blow the spark of sincerity into a flame, and the blaze of hypocrisy into nothing.
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O therefore get that saying of our Saviour written on your hearts;
O Therefore get that saying of our Saviour written on your hearts;
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Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a man be born again, he can never see the Kingdom of God. Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a man be born again, he can never see the Kingdom of God.
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A worthy Divine, now in Heaven, observeth four things from this verse: 1: The manner of the assertion, Verily, verily. 2. The matter asserted, except a man be born again; A worthy Divine, now in Heaven, observeth four things from this verse: 1: The manner of the assertion, Verily, verily. 2. The matter asserted, except a man be born again;
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Non unius partis correctionem, sed totius naturae renovationem designat. Calvin. Non unius partis correctionem, sed totius naturae renovationem designat. calvin.
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3. The universality of the assertion, it is equivalent to an universal proposition, though he be a man civil in his conversation, a Saint in his generation, 3. The universality of the assertion, it is equivalent to an universal proposition, though he be a man civil in his Conversation, a Saint in his generation,
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yet he must be born again. 4. The necessity of it, without regeneration no salvation; he cannot see the Kingdom of God.
yet he must be born again. 4. The necessity of it, without regeneration no salvation; he cannot see the Kingdom of God.
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You know what the Pharisees were, how strict in their lives, according to the Law blamelesse; how abundant in duty; they made long prayers; gave much alms; fasted twice a week;
You know what the Pharisees were, how strict in their lives, according to the Law blameless; how abundant in duty; they made long Prayers; gave much alms; fasted twice a Week;
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compast Sea and Land to make Proselytes:
compassed Sea and Land to make Proselytes:
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Nay, they were so holy that the Jews would speak commonly, That if but two in the world went to Heaven, the one should be a Scribe, and the other a Pharisee: Yet our Saviour speaketh expresly;
Nay, they were so holy that the jews would speak commonly, That if but two in the world went to Heaven, the one should be a Scribe, and the other a Pharisee: Yet our Saviour speaks expressly;
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Except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of God. Except your righteousness exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the Kingdom of God.
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Pharisaical holinesse will never evidence your right to eternal happinesse.
Pharisaical holiness will never evidence your right to Eternal happiness.
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He that considereth how great their priveledges, how seemingly gracious their practices were, will at first wonder why Christ should set a double bolt on Heavens gate to keep them out: He that Considereth how great their privileges, how seemingly gracious their practices were, will At First wonder why christ should Set a double bolt on Heavens gate to keep them out:
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But their chief falling was in this which I am exhorting you to, namely, in the want of the power of godlinesse;
But their chief falling was in this which I am exhorting you to, namely, in the want of the power of godliness;
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their actions (to the eye of man) good, but their affections were bad; their practices did not proceed from renewed and gracious principles:
their actions (to the eye of man) good, but their affections were bad; their practices did not proceed from renewed and gracious principles:
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Whatsoever civility was without in the life, there was no real sanctity within in the heart.
Whatsoever civility was without in the life, there was no real sanctity within in the heart.
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You that are Magistrates may probably be free from scandalous enormities; none can taxe you, it may be, with swearing, drunkennesse, whoredome, or the like;
You that Are Magistrates may probably be free from scandalous enormities; none can Tax you, it may be, with swearing, Drunkenness, whoredom, or the like;
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nay, I hope you go farther, that ye perform duty in secret by your selves in private with your wives and children, in publike with the Congregation, that ye instruct your families in the things of God,
nay, I hope you go farther, that you perform duty in secret by your selves in private with your wives and children, in public with the Congregation, that you instruct your families in the things of God,
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and be earnest with all under your power to mind their eternall good; these things are commendable, and the Lord increase the number of such Magistrates;
and be earnest with all under your power to mind their Eternal good; these things Are commendable, and the Lord increase the number of such Magistrates;
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but I must tell you that though this reformation in your lives be good, yet without an alteration and change in your hearts, it is not sufficient.
but I must tell you that though this Reformation in your lives be good, yet without an alteration and change in your hearts, it is not sufficient.
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I may say to you as Christ to the young, One thing lackest thou yet.
I may say to you as christ to the young, One thing Lackest thou yet.
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As the rude Satyre in Plutarch, who strove to make a dead man stand upright, had so much wit as to say, Deest aliquid intus; There wants something within.
As the rude Satire in Plutarch, who strove to make a dead man stand upright, had so much wit as to say, Deest Aliquid intus; There Wants something within.
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So I say to you, if ye go no further, there is spiritual life, the seed of God, the divine nature, the new creation, the power of godlinesse wanting within;
So I say to you, if you go no further, there is spiritual life, the seed of God, the divine nature, the new creation, the power of godliness wanting within;
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without this all other things will come to nothing. Alchimy Gold may shine brighter then true Gold;
without this all other things will come to nothing. Alchemy Gold may shine Brighter then true Gold;
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but as some observe, it will neither cheer the heart as a Cordial, nor passe the seventh five:
but as Some observe, it will neither cheer the heart as a Cordial, nor pass the seventh five:
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A dram of true grace will be of more worth to you when ye come to die, then a Sea of gifts.
A dram of true grace will be of more worth to you when you come to die, then a Sea of Gifts.
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Heaven is the Father's house, and none can come thither but his own children, such as are born of God.
Heaven is the Father's house, and none can come thither but his own children, such as Are born of God.
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Lastly, If ye must die, to prepare your selves for death make sure of an interest in Christ, in the death of the Lord Jesus: Lastly, If you must die, to prepare your selves for death make sure of an Interest in christ, in the death of the Lord jesus:
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There is no shroud to this, namely, to be wrapt in the winding sheet of Christ's righteousnesse.
There is no shroud to this, namely, to be wrapped in the winding sheet of Christ's righteousness.
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I would request •ou to discharge your trusts so faithfully, to work for Heaven so industriously, to walk with God so humbly, to live among men so exactly and exemplarily, to mind the renovation of your natures so carefully, out of thankfulness to God for his Son, out of affection to him that hath loved you,
I would request •ou to discharge your trusts so faithfully, to work for Heaven so industriously, to walk with God so humbly, to live among men so exactly and exemplarily, to mind the renovation of your nature's so carefully, out of thankfulness to God for his Son, out of affection to him that hath loved you,
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and washed you in his blood, out of a desire to cleer up your title to the Covenant of grace,
and washed you in his blood, out of a desire to clear up your title to the Covenant of grace,
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as if ye were to be justified by your works, to purchase Heaven by your holiness;
as if you were to be justified by your works, to purchase Heaven by your holiness;
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but when ye have done all, throw them away as filthy rags, as a menstruous cloth, but when you have done all, throw them away as filthy rags, as a menstruous cloth,
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as dung and drosse in comparison of the excellency of the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
as dung and dross in comparison of the excellency of the knowledge of jesus christ.
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He that is to incounter with this grand enemy death, had need to have Armour of proof: He that is to encounter with this grand enemy death, had need to have Armour of proof:
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And as David said of Goliah 's sword, so I of this death of Christ; There is no weapon like it. And as David said of Goliath is sword, so I of this death of christ; There is no weapon like it.
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That which makes a man die with true courage, and step with an holy boldnesse unto the grave, is to remember that Christ died not only before him, but for him;
That which makes a man die with true courage, and step with an holy boldness unto the grave, is to Remember that christ died not only before him, but for him;
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and hath conquered and vanquished the King of terrors upon his own dunghil. I desire, saith the Apostle, to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified:
and hath conquered and vanquished the King of terrors upon his own dunghill. I desire, Says the Apostle, to know nothing but christ, and him Crucified:
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All the mercies that believers enjoy, come streaming to them in the blood of Christ;
All the Mercies that believers enjoy, come streaming to them in the blood of christ;
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though there be much attribued to his intercession, yet that like the King's stamp on silver, addeth no real value to it, only maketh it currant.
though there be much attributed to his Intercession, yet that like the King's stamp on silver, adds no real valve to it, only makes it currant.
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By his death sin is pardoned; God's justice satisfied, his wrath appeased; Satan vanquished; the curse of the Law endured;
By his death since is pardoned; God's Justice satisfied, his wrath appeased; Satan vanquished; the curse of the Law endured;
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grace purchased for the Saints here, and an eternal weight of glory hereafter. grace purchased for the Saints Here, and an Eternal weight of glory hereafter.
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The whole Ring of Christ's Mediatorship surely takes its value, not only from the Diamond of his Divinity, The Whole Ring of Christ's Mediatorship surely Takes its valve, not only from the Diamond of his Divinity,
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but also from the Passion of his Humanity.
but also from the Passion of his Humanity.
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Its out of the carkasse of this Lion of the Tribe of Judah, that the true Sampsons get so much honey of comfort.
Its out of the carcase of this lion of the Tribe of Judah, that the true Sampsons get so much honey of Comfort.
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Thence it is that the Apostle rings such a challenge in the ears of death, O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin;
Thence it is that the Apostle rings such a challenge in the ears of death, Oh death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is since;
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But thanks be to God, which hath given us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ. But thanks be to God, which hath given us the victory, through our Lord jesus christ.
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The Apostle speaketh as alluding to a souldier that having fought with, and disarmed his adversary, triumpheth, O Sir!
The Apostle speaks as alluding to a soldier that having fought with, and disarmed his adversary, Triumpheth, Oh Sir!
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where is your sword wherewith you threatned so bitterly? where is your pistol with which you would wound me mortally? O death!
where is your sword wherewith you threatened so bitterly? where is your pistol with which you would wound me mortally? O death!
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where is thy sting with which thou threatnedst to make me smart eternally? O grave!
where is thy sting with which thou threatenedst to make me smart eternally? O grave!
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where is that victory of which thou boastest so exceedingly? Thanks be to God that hath given us the victory through Christ.
where is that victory of which thou boastest so exceedingly? Thanks be to God that hath given us the victory through christ.
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Christ died not only in bonum fidelium sed in loco eorum, not only for their good, but in their stead;
christ died not only in bonum Fidelium sed in loco Their, not only for their good, but in their stead;
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now death like a Bee left its sting, and lost its sting in Christ, that now it may make a noise, but cannot sting the believer.
now death like a Bee left its sting, and lost its sting in christ, that now it may make a noise, but cannot sting the believer.
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Surely If Jacob could say when he had seen Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face:
Surely If Jacob could say when he had seen Joseph, Now let me die, since I have seen thy face:
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The soul that with the eye of faith hath seen this son of Joseph, may with greater boldness dare death, and encounter the grave.
The soul that with the eye of faith hath seen this son of Joseph, may with greater boldness Dare death, and encounter the grave.
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How sweetly doth old Simeon sing out his souls requiem, having (saith one) laid in his heart that holy Child Jesus, whom he lapt in his armes, sings his Nunc dimittas; I fear no sin, I dread no death:
How sweetly does old Simeon sing out his Souls requiem, having (Says one) laid in his heart that holy Child jesus, whom he leapt in his arms, sings his Nunc dimittas; I Fear no since, I dread no death:
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I have lived enough, I have my life; I have longed enough, I have my love;
I have lived enough, I have my life; I have longed enough, I have my love;
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I have seen enough, I have my light; I have served enough, I have my saint;
I have seen enough, I have my Light; I have served enough, I have my saint;
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I have sorrowed enough, I have my joy:
I have sorrowed enough, I have my joy:
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Sweet babe, let this Psalm serve for a lullaby to thee, and for a Funeral to me.
Sweet babe, let this Psalm serve for a lullaby to thee, and for a Funeral to me.
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Oh do thou sleep in my armes, and let me sleep in thy peace. Be not contented with any gift from God beneath his son.
O do thou sleep in my arms, and let me sleep in thy peace. Be not contented with any gift from God beneath his son.
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Say as Abraham, Lord, what wilt thou give me, if I go Christlesse.
Say as Abraham, Lord, what wilt thou give me, if I go Christless.
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Lord, thou hast given a plentiful estate, comfortable kinred, a goodly dwelling, lovely children, much honour from men, many lawful pleasures and delights: But Ah Lord;
Lord, thou hast given a plentiful estate, comfortable kindred, a goodly Dwelling, lovely children, much honour from men, many lawful pleasures and delights: But Ah Lord;
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what are these to a Christ? Give me Christ or I die: yea Lord, give me Christ or I die eternally.
what Are these to a christ? Give me christ or I die: yea Lord, give me christ or I die eternally.
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View thy Saviour on the Crosse, fighting with this last enemy, for thy sins, for thy soul.
View thy Saviour on the Cross, fighting with this last enemy, for thy Sins, for thy soul.
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See his arms stretched out to embrace thee, his head hanging down to kisse thee, his feet nailed that he cannot run from thee, his side opened to shew thee how nigh thou liest to his heart;
See his arms stretched out to embrace thee, his head hanging down to kiss thee, his feet nailed that he cannot run from thee, his side opened to show thee how High thou liest to his heart;
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and take him down with the arms of faith, and lay him in the sepulchre of thy soul:
and take him down with the arms of faith, and lay him in the Sepulchre of thy soul:
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O be not faithlesse but believing, Cry out, My Lord and my God.
Oh be not faithless but believing, Cry out, My Lord and my God.
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I tell thee couldst thou heap up mountains of prayers? couldst thou pray so frequently that thy heart even bled within thee,
I tell thee Couldst thou heap up Mountains of Prayers? Couldst thou pray so frequently that thy heart even bled within thee,
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and so frequently that thy knees were as hard as Camels knees, as is reported of James the brother of our Lord;
and so frequently that thy knees were as hard as Camels knees, as is reported of James the brother of our Lord;
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couldst thou weep (as some speak of Mary Magdalen in Balba ) thirty years together;
Couldst thou weep (as Some speak of Marry Magdalen in Balba) thirty Years together;
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couldst thou fast as many Millions of years as there have been moments since the Creation:
Couldst thou fast as many Millions of Years as there have been moments since the Creation:
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yet without an interest in this death of Christ it would all be of no worth, of no value, to no purpose at all.
yet without an Interest in this death of christ it would all be of no worth, of no valve, to no purpose At all.
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I shall in the next place annex some motives, that the former particulars may have the deeper impression on your affections. I shall in the next place annex Some motives, that the former particulars may have the Deeper impression on your affections.
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1. Consider how vain and unprofitable all other things wil be to you when ye fall. 1. Consider how vain and unprofitable all other things will be to you when you fallen.
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Do but ponder that word, fall, when ye die. 1. Ye fall from the highest pinacle of honour and reputation.
Do but ponder that word, fallen, when you die. 1. the fallen from the highest pinnacle of honour and reputation.
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The place of Magistracy which knoweth you now, will know you no more. One of the Ancients standing by Cesar 's tomb, cryeth out, Ʋbi nunc pulchritudo Cesars? quo abiit magnificentia ejus? Where is now the beauty? what is become of the magnificence? where are the Armies now? where the Honours, the Triumphs, the Trophies of Cesar? All was gone, when Cesar was gone.
The place of Magistracy which Knoweth you now, will know you no more. One of the Ancients standing by Cesar is tomb, Cries out, Ʋbi nunc pulchritudo Caesars? quo Abiit Magnificence His? Where is now the beauty? what is become of the magnificence? where Are the Armies now? where the Honours, the Triumphos, the Trophies of Cesar? All was gone, when Cesar was gone.
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Your honours, and your worships, your power and your places all die with you, if not before you.
Your honours, and your worships, your power and your places all die with you, if not before you.
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Titles of honour glister like Glowworms in the dark night of this life: but in the day of death, they all vanish and disappear.
Titles of honour glister like Glowworms in the dark night of this life: but in the day of death, they all vanish and disappear.
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Its probable some of you, may be nobly born, finely bred, highly advanced;
Its probable Some of you, may be nobly born, finely bred, highly advanced;
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but when ye come to die, ye may say of all these as Esau of his birthright, Behold, I am at the point to die:
but when you come to die, you may say of all these as Esau of his birthright, Behold, I am At the point to die:
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and what profit shall this birthright do to me? What good will my honour, my credit do me? Christ will do me good when I come to die;and what profit shall this birthright do to me? What good will my honour, my credit do me? christ will do me good when I come to die;
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so will the power of godliness: but none of my places or preferments will. 2. Ye fall from your greatest treasures and possessions;
so will the power of godliness: but none of my places or preferments will. 2. the fallen from your greatest treasures and possessions;
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As ye brought nothing into the world, so it's certain ye shall carry nothing out of the world. As you brought nothing into the world, so it's certain you shall carry nothing out of the world.
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Saladin the mighty Monarch of the East is gone, and hath carried no more along with him then ye see, ( i. e. a shirt hung up for that purpose) said the Priest that went before the Bier.Saladin the mighty Monarch of the East is gone, and hath carried no more along with him then you see, (i. e. a shirt hung up for that purpose) said the Priest that went before the Bier.
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The holy Ghost observeth well, that rich men are by their wealth rich only in this world,
The holy Ghost observeth well, that rich men Are by their wealth rich only in this world,
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and they are this worlds goods.
and they Are this world's goods.
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For as the Martyr said, I am going to the place where money beareth no mastery;
For as the Martyr said, I am going to the place where money bears no mastery;
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In another world Gold and Silver are not currant coyn. A Divine (now with Christ) giveth me two stories of dying rich men;
In Another world Gold and Silver Are not currant coin. A Divine (now with christ) gives me two stories of dying rich men;
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The one is of a Miser, that being to die, called for his bags, and hugging them, crieth out, Must I leave you, Must I leave you? The other is of one that being on his death-bed, called for some pieces of Gold,
The one is of a Miser, that being to die, called for his bags, and hugging them, cries out, Must I leave you, Must I leave you? The other is of one that being on his deathbed, called for Some Pieces of Gold,
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and layed them to his heart; but presently said, I find them cold; Take them away;
and laid them to his heart; but presently said, I find them cold; Take them away;
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They will not do, They will not do. The unsearchable riches that are in Christ will do;
They will not do, They will not do. The unsearchable riches that Are in christ will do;
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His warm blood applied by faith, will not be cold to thy heart. 3. Ye fall from all your friends and relations;
His warm blood applied by faith, will not be cold to thy heart. 3. the fallen from all your Friends and relations;
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when ye die, they that were neer and dear to you will leave you.
when you die, they that were near and dear to you will leave you.
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Ye may when ye lie on your death beds look on your left hands, and there is none to help you;
You may when you lie on your death Beds look on your left hands, and there is none to help you;
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on your right hands, and there is none to pity you; on the one side of the bed, thy neighbours may be sighing and sobbing;
on your right hands, and there is none to pity you; on the one side of the Bed, thy neighbours may be sighing and sobbing;
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on the other side thy wife and children may be wringing their hands, and renting their hearts;
on the other side thy wife and children may be wringing their hands, and renting their hearts;
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but if thou canst not then with David, look up and say, Lord, thou art my refuge: but if thou Canst not then with David, look up and say, Lord, thou art my refuge:
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O what a sighing, sobbing, weeping condition art thou in indeed!
Oh what a sighing, sobbing, weeping condition art thou in indeed!
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O what a comforting cordial will it be to a dying person, to be able in uprightnesse of heart to say with Asaph, My flesh and my heart fail me;
O what a comforting cordial will it be to a dying person, to be able in uprightness of heart to say with Asaph, My Flesh and my heart fail me;
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but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
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When news cometh that ye must die, can the ablest Physitian in the world, prescribe or provide such a cordial as good Hezekiah had? He turned to the wall and weepeth, saying, Lord, thou knowest I have walked before thee with a perfect heart.
When news comes that you must die, can the Ablest physician in the world, prescribe or provide such a cordial as good Hezekiah had? He turned to the wall and weeps, saying, Lord, thou Knowest I have walked before thee with a perfect heart.
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Believe me, Sirs, your honours, treasures, and relations, will shake hands with you at death; like leaves in Autumn, fall from you;
Believe me, Sirs, your honours, treasures, and relations, will shake hands with you At death; like leaves in Autumn, fallen from you;
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like Absalom 's Mule, fail you even in your greatest extremity. Then Dives and his dishes; Herod and his Harlot; Baltasar and his bowls; Achan and his wedges; Balaam and his wages;
like Absalom is Mule, fail you even in your greatest extremity. Then Dives and his Dishes; Herod and his Harlot; Balthasar and his bowls; achan and his wedges; balaam and his wages;
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the ambitious man, and his honours; voluptuous man, and his pleasures; covetous man and treasures must part, and that for ever, ever.
the ambitious man, and his honours; voluptuous man, and his pleasures; covetous man and treasures must part, and that for ever, ever.
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Doth it not concern you then, to choose that part that shall never be parted with, which shall never be taken from you?
Does it not concern you then, to choose that part that shall never be parted with, which shall never be taken from you?
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2. By this means you names may be highly honoured; true glory is entailed on piety.
2. By this means you names may be highly honoured; true glory is entailed on piety.
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The Heathen would go through the Temple of Vertue to the Temple of Honour. Happy is the man that findeth wisedom;
The Heathen would go through the Temple of Virtue to the Temple of Honour. Happy is the man that finds Wisdom;
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length of dayes is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and honour. length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand riches and honour.
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I do not say that wicked men shall commend you for godlinesse; no, their good word were a blot to your names.
I do not say that wicked men shall commend you for godliness; no, their good word were a blot to your names.
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What evill have I done, said the Philosopher, that this vicious wretch speaketh well of me? Yet godlinesse will make you like statues of Gold, which the polluted breath of ungodly ones cannot stain;
What evil have I done, said the Philosopher, that this vicious wretch speaks well of me? Yet godliness will make you like statues of Gold, which the polluted breath of ungodly ones cannot stain;
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the more the dirty feet of men rub on a figure graven in brasse, the more lustre they give it:
the more the dirty feet of men rub on a figure graved in brass, the more lustre they give it:
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But God and godly men will honour you for holinesse.
But God and godly men will honour you for holiness.
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What doth God say of a living Saint? Hast thou not considered my servant Job? i. e.
What does God say of a living Saint? Hast thou not considered my servant Job? i. e.
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I am sure in thy travels and wandrings about the world, thou couldst not choose but take notice of Job; he is my jewel, my darling, a special man among all the sons of men:
I am sure in thy travels and wanderings about the world, thou Couldst not choose but take notice of Job; he is my jewel, my darling, a special man among all the Sons of men:
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He is such a spectacle, as may justly draw all eyes, and hearts after him:
He is such a spectacle, as may justly draw all eyes, and hearts After him:
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When thou walkedst to and fro, didst thou not make a stand at Job 's door? I cannot but look upon him my self, and consider him;
When thou walkedst to and from, didst thou not make a stand At Job is door? I cannot but look upon him my self, and Consider him;
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therefore surely thou hast considered him.
Therefore surely thou hast considered him.
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And how honourably doth God speak, not only of a godly Magistrate living, but when he is dead also? Moses my servant is dead.
And how honourably does God speak, not only of a godly Magistrate living, but when he is dead also? Moses my servant is dead.
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The seed of Abraham my friend. So godly men will honour you if ye fear God: The seed of Abraham my friend. So godly men will honour you if you Fear God:
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When your eyes are shut, mens mouthes will be open:
When your eyes Are shut, men's mouths will be open:
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And what will good men say of a pious judge? There was a Judge that would not swerve a tittle from the Law,
And what will good men say of a pious judge? There was a Judge that would not swerve a tittle from the Law,
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but executed it couragiously, without fear, impartially without favour;
but executed it courageously, without Fear, impartially without favour;
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who made the Malefactor to tremble with his frowns, and cheered the innocent with his smiles:
who made the Malefactor to tremble with his frowns, and cheered the innocent with his smiles:
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He was one that did justly, loved mercy, and walked humbly with his God;
He was one that did justly, loved mercy, and walked humbly with his God;
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of whom the world was not worthy, for he is now enjoying a weight of glory.
of whom the world was not worthy, for he is now enjoying a weight of glory.
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And of a good Justice when dead;
And of a good justice when dead;
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what a character will good men living give? There was a Justice that would secure his conscience, whatever became of his credit;
what a character will good men living give? There was a justice that would secure his conscience, whatever became of his credit;
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that would please God, how much soever he displeased men;
that would please God, how much soever he displeased men;
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that was not only strict to punish, but active to find out swearers, drunkards, and Sabbath breakers:
that was not only strict to Punish, but active to find out swearers, drunkards, and Sabbath breakers:
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He was one that ever counted the toleration of men in such sins, an intolerable sin: He was one that ever counted the toleration of men in such Sins, an intolerable since:
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Or if you will have it in the language of a learned Divine now in Heaven;
Or if you will have it in the language of a learned Divine now in Heaven;
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He was a Justice that would scatter drunkards from their Ale-bench, and never understood the language of a Bottle or a Basket.
He was a justice that would scatter drunkards from their Alebench, and never understood the language of a Bottle or a Basket.
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O how gallantly, if ye act nobly for God, will these trumpets sound your praises when ye are in the place of silence.
O how gallantly, if you act nobly for God, will these trumpets found your praises when you Are in the place of silence.
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When of a wicked Magistrate they will speak when he is dead, (as Nazianzen of Julian, when he was smitten and wounded;
When of a wicked Magistrate they will speak when he is dead, (as Nazianzen of Julian, when he was smitten and wounded;
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It was to him indeed vulnus lethale, but NONLATINALPHABET) The sickness whereby he died was (possibly) damnation to him,
It was to him indeed Wound lethal, but) The sickness whereby he died was (possibly) damnation to him,
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but it was salvation to us; we are thereby freed from his wicked pattern, and ungodly practises.
but it was salvation to us; we Are thereby freed from his wicked pattern, and ungodly practises.
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Or as the Romans of Pompey, by a witty sollecisme, Misera nostra magnus est, The more he was advanced, the more our misery encreased.
Or as the Romans of Pompey, by a witty sollecisme, Miseram nostra magnus est, The more he was advanced, the more our misery increased.
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The very * Heathen can tell us of a long lived vicious man, Diu fuit, non diu vixit.
The very * Heathen can tell us of a long lived vicious man, Diu fuit, non Diu vixit.
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Multum jactatu est, non multum navigavit. Believe me, the highest ungodly Magistrate when he dyeth, goeth out like a Candle that leaves a stinking sent, a noysome smell behind him. Multum jactatu est, non multum navigavit. Believe me, the highest ungodly Magistrate when he Dies, Goes out like a Candle that leaves a stinking sent, a noisome smell behind him.
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3. Hereby your deaths will be truly peaceable. 3. Hereby your death's will be truly peaceable.
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An ungodly man can never die with true peace, though he may die in much security.
an ungodly man can never die with true peace, though he may die in much security.
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He may die by his own hands, and yet not with his own will. Such a mans soul is taken from him, and snatch'd away by fo•ce.
He may die by his own hands, and yet not with his own will. Such a men soul is taken from him, and snatched away by fo•ce.
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Were I not by experience too too much acquainted how hard and desperately wicked the heart of man is, I should much wonder how any man should die in his wits, that dyeth not in the faith of Christ;
Were I not by experience too too much acquainted how hard and desperately wicked the heart of man is, I should much wonder how any man should die in his wits, that Dies not in the faith of christ;
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that their souls go not out of their bodies, as the Divels out of them that were possessed, renting, raging, foaming and tea•ing.
that their Souls go not out of their bodies, as the Devils out of them that were possessed, renting, raging, foaming and tea•ing.
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I am confident were the conscience awakened, no graceless wretch alive can look death in the face with blood in his ch•eks.
I am confident were the conscience awakened, no graceless wretch alive can look death in the face with blood in his ch•eks.
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It must needs make the stoutest heart alive to quake, to look that distemper in the face, that at once may both kill him and damn him.
It must needs make the Stoutest heart alive to quake, to look that distemper in the face, that At once may both kill him and damn him.
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Yet we see by experience, that many die like Lambs, whilst their souls are amongst Lions, and they are going to the place of Dragons.
Yet we see by experience, that many die like Lambs, while their Souls Are among Lions, and they Are going to the place of Dragons.
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We read there are no bands in the death of rich wicked men, Psal. 73.4. And that phrase in Job. 21.13. In a moment they go down to the grave, is generally interpreted thus, They die quickly and quietly.
We read there Are no bans in the death of rich wicked men, Psalm 73.4. And that phrase in Job. 21.13. In a moment they go down to the grave, is generally interpreted thus, They die quickly and quietly.
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In quiete in infernum descendunt, saith an Expositour, like a Lampe that goeth out of it self when the Oyl faileth.In quiet in infernum descendunt, Says an Expositor, like a Lamp that Goes out of it self when the Oil Faileth.
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So Cesar said, the day before he was slain, Finis vitae commodissimus est repen•inus & inopinatus.
So Cesar said, the day before he was slave, Finis vitae commodissimus est repen•inus & inopinatus.
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And Julian the Apostate said, Vitam reposcenti naturae, tanquam de bitor bonae fidei, redditurus, exulto.
And Julian the Apostate said, Vitam reposcenti naturae, tanquam de bitor bonae fidei, redditurus, exulto.
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But this quietness ariseth or rather carnall security to them, not from any knowledge of their good estate,
But this quietness arises or rather carnal security to them, not from any knowledge of their good estate,
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but from ignorance of their bad estate. A wicked mans hope is like the giving up of the Ghost, Job. 11.20. He breaths out his soul, life, and hope together.
but from ignorance of their bad estate. A wicked men hope is like the giving up of the Ghost, Job. 11.20. He breathes out his soul, life, and hope together.
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The good m•n only hath true hope in his death, Prov. 14.32. The good m•n only hath true hope in his death, Curae 14.32.
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I am neither ashamed to live, nor afraid to die, having a good Master to go to, said Ambrose. And how manlike did that feminine Martyr subscribe her Confession, Subscribed by me Ann Askew, that neither wisheth for death,
I am neither ashamed to live, nor afraid to die, having a good Master to go to, said Ambrose. And how manlike did that Faemin Martyr subscribe her Confessi, Subscribed by me Ann Askew, that neither wishes for death,
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nor feareth its might, but is as merry as one that is bound for Heaven.
nor fears its might, but is as merry as one that is bound for Heaven.
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He that with the Apostle can say, I have fought a good fight, 2 Tim. 4.8. may sail with a Plerophory, with top and top gallant into the Ocean of eternity.
He that with the Apostle can say, I have fought a good fight, 2 Tim. 4.8. may sail with a Plerophory, with top and top gallant into the Ocean of eternity.
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An happy death is the conclusion of an holy life. The godly man and his godliness are like Saul and Jonathan; lovely in their lives,
an happy death is the conclusion of an holy life. The godly man and his godliness Are like Saul and Johnathan; lovely in their lives,
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and in their deaths they are not divided.
and in their death's they Are not divided.
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Now what an Argument is here to stir you up to godlinesse? Is any thing more desirable then a good end,
Now what an Argument is Here to stir you up to godliness? Is any thing more desirable then a good end,
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then to doe your last act well? The evening crownes the day. The last Scene commends the act, Finis perficit tam agentem quam actionem.
then to do your last act well? The evening crowns the day. The last Scene commends the act, Finis perficit tam agentem quam actionem.
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Balaam could desire to die the death of the righteous, and to have his latter end like theirs, Numb. 23.10. The Papists have a Proverb, It's good to live in France (because there is most liberty) and to die in Italy (there is most Popish purity and strictness) When Julius Cesar was surprised and wounded in the Senate, he cast his robe about him, ut honestè caderet, that he might die decen•ly. balaam could desire to die the death of the righteous, and to have his latter end like theirs, Numb. 23.10. The Papists have a Proverb, It's good to live in France (Because there is most liberty) and to die in Italy (there is most Popish purity and strictness) When Julius Cesar was surprised and wounded in the Senate, he cast his robe about him, ut honestè caderet, that he might die decen•ly.
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If ye would not die ill, then be sure ye live well; let holiness be your way, and happiness shall be your end.
If you would not die ill, then be sure you live well; let holiness be your Way, and happiness shall be your end.
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4. This will make your estates and conditions eternally comfortable. Death to you then will be no night, but the day-break of eternal brightnesse.
4. This will make your estates and conditions eternally comfortable. Death to you then will be no night, but the daybreak of Eternal brightness.
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O what welcome will Christ give that Magistrate in Heaven, that hath served him faithfully on Earth!
O what welcome will christ give that Magistrate in Heaven, that hath served him faithfully on Earth!
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All the good ye doe for God or his people, is now perfectly recorded, and shall then be bountifully rewarded.
All the good you do for God or his people, is now perfectly recorded, and shall then be bountifully rewarded.
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It's observable the Epistl•s to the Churches begin with Novi opera, and end with Vincenti dabo, to assure us that Christ is a strict observer of our good works at first,
It's observable the Epistl•s to the Churches begin with Novi opera, and end with Vincent Dabo, to assure us that christ is a strict observer of our good works At First,
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and will be a rich rewarder of them at last.
and will be a rich rewarder of them At last.
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All your •ndustry in your generall callings of Christianity, all your prayers are now on the file in Heaven, all your tears for sin are in God's bottle, all your fastings, watchings, duties in secret between God and your own souls, in publike in the great Congregation:
All your •ndustry in your general callings of Christianity, all your Prayers Are now on the file in Heaven, all your tears for since Are in God's Bottle, all your Fastings, watchings, duties in secret between God and your own Souls, in public in the great Congregation:
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All your sedulity in your particular callings of Magistracy, all your pains to preserve us in peace, all your labour for the Lord's honour, all your justifying the righteous, condemning the wicked, all the good ye doe, evil ye prevent,
All your sedulity in your particular callings of Magistracy, all your pains to preserve us in peace, all your labour for the Lord's honour, all your justifying the righteous, condemning the wicked, all the good you do, evil you prevent,
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if done out of conscientious Principles are not lost, but will all be found to your praise, honour and glory at the comming of Christ.
if done out of conscientious Principles Are not lost, but will all be found to your praise, honour and glory At the coming of christ.
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Duty is sweet at last, it cometh off with Heaven, though Hell dog it for a time.
Duty is sweet At last, it comes off with Heaven, though Hell dog it for a time.
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If God give that Magistrate Jehu, who served him in Hypocrisie, an earthly Kingdom to the fourth generation;
If God give that Magistrate Jehu, who served him in Hypocrisy, an earthly Kingdom to the fourth generation;
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surely he will give an Heavenly Kingdome that is eternal to those Magistrates that serve him in sincerity.
surely he will give an Heavenly Kingdom that is Eternal to those Magistrates that serve him in sincerity.
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O how comfortable will your conditions be when ye die, if ye be cordial to God,
Oh how comfortable will your conditions be when you die, if you be cordial to God,
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and zealous for God, whilst ye live, ye shall be wi•h Christ, is not that enough? Did the wise men rejoyce so much to see the star;
and zealous for God, while you live, you shall be wi•h christ, is not that enough? Did the wise men rejoice so much to see the star;
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and will not your hearts (think ye) rejoyce much more to see the Sun in its Noon-day brightness? This was the ground of Paul's desiring death, Phil. 1.23. This was the rich inheritance that Christ bequeathd to his in his last Will and Testament, Joh. 17.24. This was the enlivening cordial which the Physitian of souls administred to the dying thief, Luke 23.43.
and will not your hearts (think you) rejoice much more to see the Sun in its Noonday brightness? This was the ground of Paul's desiring death, Philip 1.23. This was the rich inheritance that christ bequeathed to his in his last Will and Testament, John 17.24. This was the enlivening cordial which the physician of Souls administered to the dying thief, Lycia 23.43.
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In a word, this is the top of the Saints ambition here, and the apex of their perfection hereafter, even to enjoy Christ.
In a word, this is the top of the Saints ambition Here, and the apex of their perfection hereafter, even to enjoy christ.
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Ignatius could say, Fire, Crosse, breaking of my bones, quartering of my members, and all the torments that Man and Divel can invent, Let come,Ignatius could say, Fire, Cross, breaking of my bones, quartering of my members, and all the torments that Man and devil can invent, Let come,
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so I may enjoy my Lord Jesus.
so I may enjoy my Lord jesus.
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And Jerome thus sweetly, If my father stood weeping on his knees before me, and my mother hanging on my neck behind,
And Jerome thus sweetly, If my father stood weeping on his knees before me, and my mother hanging on my neck behind,
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and my brethren, sisters, children, and kinsfolk howling on every side to retein me in a sinful life;
and my brothers, Sisters, children, and kinsfolk howling on every side to retain me in a sinful life;
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I would fling my mother to the ground, run over my father, tread my kinred under my feet that I might run to Christ.
I would fling my mother to the ground, run over my father, tread my kindred under my feet that I might run to christ.
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What is that which causeth the Saint, to be so busie about the Scriptures? but because they are they that testifie of Christ, they prize the Cabinet for the Jewels sake;
What is that which Causes the Saint, to be so busy about the Scriptures? but Because they Are they that testify of christ, they prize the Cabinet for the Jewels sake;
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what maketh the godly man so frequent at prayer? surely because therein he enjoyeth Communion with his Saviour, with Jesus Christ;
what makes the godly man so frequent At prayer? surely Because therein he Enjoyeth Communion with his Saviour, with jesus christ;
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his voice to every Ordidance is, Saw ye him whom my soul loveth.
his voice to every Ordidance is, Saw you him whom my soul loves.
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Now this is the felicity of the Magistrate that is godly, he shall be with Christ when he dieth.
Now this is the felicity of the Magistrate that is godly, he shall be with christ when he Dieth.
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There will be a perfect freedome from all evill; when the Sun is at the highest there shall be no shadow.
There will be a perfect freedom from all evil; when the Sun is At the highest there shall be no shadow.
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When the Christian hath passed this red Sea, he shall see all his enemies both bodily and spiritual dead on the shore.
When the Christian hath passed this read Sea, he shall see all his enemies both bodily and spiritual dead on the shore.
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There will be a full fruition of all good, In his presence will be fulnesse of joy,
There will be a full fruition of all good, In his presence will be fullness of joy,
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and at his right hand pleasures for evermore. The presence of this King will make a Court indeed;and At his right hand pleasures for evermore. The presence of this King will make a Court indeed;
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There will be all that thine eye ever saw, or thine heart ever desired, or thy tongue ever asked, or thy mind ever conceived;
There will be all that thine eye ever saw, or thine heart ever desired, or thy tongue ever asked, or thy mind ever conceived;
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yea ten thousand times more then thou canst either ask or think.
yea ten thousand times more then thou Canst either ask or think.
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There will be all beams of light in this Sun, all streams of water in this Ocean, out of whom as out of a christal Fountain, thou shalt drink down all the refined sweetnesse of all Creatures in Heaven and Earth for ever.
There will be all beams of Light in this Sun, all streams of water in this Ocean, out of whom as out of a crystal Fountain, thou shalt drink down all the refined sweetness of all Creatures in Heaven and Earth for ever.
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And this Condition will be eternally thus comfortable, 1 Thes. 4.17. We shall ever be with the Lord.
And this Condition will be eternally thus comfortable, 1 Thebes 4.17. We shall ever be with the Lord.
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O how sweet is that word!
O how sweet is that word!
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Ever, Ever to be happy and ever happy, to enjoy Christ fully, immediately, and ever to enjoy him.
Ever, Ever to be happy and ever happy, to enjoy christ Fully, immediately, and ever to enjoy him.
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Certainly as the Word, ever is the Hell of Hell, so it is the Heaven of Heaven.
Certainly as the Word, ever is the Hell of Hell, so it is the Heaven of Heaven.
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Frailty is a flaw in the best diamond of nature, which abateth its price.
Frailty is a flaw in the best diamond of nature, which abateth its price.
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Eternity is one of the most precious jewels in the Crown of glory, which encreaseth its value exceedingly.
Eternity is one of the most precious Jewels in the Crown of glory, which increases its valve exceedingly.
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What an Argument is here to incite you to live to Christ, why? when ye die ye shall eternally live with Christ.
What an Argument is Here to incite you to live to christ, why? when you die you shall eternally live with christ.
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When the Gauls had once tasted the wine, made of the grapes in Italy, they marched eagerly desiring to conquer it.
When the Gauls had once tasted the wine, made of the grapes in Italy, they marched eagerly desiring to conquer it.
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I have given you a taste of Canaans grapes; O use violence for the inheritance above;
I have given you a taste of Canaans grapes; Oh use violence for the inheritance above;
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Be constant, immoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for your labour shall not be in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. ult. Be constant, immoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for your labour shall not be in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. ult.
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To conclude all, Its reported that Scipio African when he had any weighty work in hand, would go before day into the Capital, in Coelum Jovis, quasi consultans de Republica cum Jove.
To conclude all, Its reported that Scipio African when he had any weighty work in hand, would go before day into the Capital, in Coelum Jovis, quasi consultans de Republic cum Jove.
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d And also that Moses in four causes which came before him; two whereof were not weighty, and two were more material;worser And also that Moses in four Causes which Come before him; two whereof were not weighty, and two were more material;
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Caeterum tam de his quam de illis dicebat, Non Audivi. Of both the lighter and weightier Moses said, I have not heard; To wit, from the Lord:Caeterum tam de his quam de illis dicebat, Non Audivi. Of both the lighter and Weightier Moses said, I have not herd; To wit, from the Lord:
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to shew that a deliberation and consultation as it were with God, ought to be in all judgement before sentence be pronounced.
to show that a deliberation and consultation as it were with God, ought to be in all judgement before sentence be pronounced.
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Your custome (Sirs) is commendable to make your supplication to God, before the administration of justice to men.
Your custom (Sirs) is commendable to make your supplication to God, before the administration of Justice to men.
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I beseech you again and again in the bowels of Christ, As ye would have your Saviour to stand by you,
I beseech you again and again in the bowels of christ, As you would have your Saviour to stand by you,
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when all your friends, estates, honours will fail you, as ye would have your names to smell a sweet savour in the Churches of God,
when all your Friends, estates, honours will fail you, as you would have your names to smell a sweet savour in the Churches of God,
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when your bodies shall be rotten, as ye would die the deaths of the righteous and have your latter end like theirs,
when your bodies shall be rotten, as you would die the death's of the righteous and have your latter end like theirs,
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as ye would render up your accounts with joy when ye must appear at the Judgement seat of Christ:
as you would render up your accounts with joy when you must appear At the Judgement seat of christ:
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Now execute justice impartially, Live among your inferiours exemplarily, Walk with God humbly, Work for God zealously, Mind the power of sanctity, and know a crucified Saviour.
Now execute Justice impartially, Live among your inferiors exemplarily, Walk with God humbly, Work for God zealously, Mind the power of sanctity, and know a Crucified Saviour.
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In a word, let true righteousness towards men, and reall holiness towards God, be your work while ye live;
In a word, let true righteousness towards men, and real holiness towards God, be your work while you live;
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that perfect holiness among men that are good, and eternal happiness in the fruition of God may be your reward when ye die.
that perfect holiness among men that Are good, and Eternal happiness in the fruition of God may be your reward when you die.
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For though he hath said, Ye are gods: and all of you are children of the most High;
For though he hath said, You Are God's: and all of you Are children of the most High;
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Yet ye must die like men, and fall like one of the Princes. FINIS.Yet you must die like men, and fallen like one of the Princes. FINIS.
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