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A64961 A funeral sermon occasioned by the death of Mr. George Baker first preached and then published, at the earnest desire of his relations, by Nathanael Vincent ... Vincent, Nathanael, 1639?-1697. 1679 (1679) Wing V407; ESTC R34724 16,769 28

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21. 34 35 36. 3. When tempted to trifle time away think with your selves how many millions in Hell are bewailing the loss of time Oh with what anguish do they reflect upon their mispent dayes and weeks and months and years Could we ask the Sodomites in whom abundance of idleness was found what they think of time now surely they would answer what Solomon sayes concerning wisdom That the merchandise of Time is better then the merchandise of silver and the gain thereof then fine gold that Time is more precious then rubies and that all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared to it 4. Those that in glory are reaping the fruits of serious diligence what thoughts have they of Time they don 't at all repent they spent their lives different from the common custom of the world the yare far from grudging their pains and labour for a moment who have received the recompence of reward even a far more exceeding and eternal weight of Glory Thus think what apprehensions others have of time II. Remember you are upon your good behaviour and if you still mispend your time it may be shortned The Lord will not endure to have his Talents still abused the slothful servant that is not a good husband and much more he that is an ill husband shall have his Talent taken away from him The parable of the figtree that was fruitless though planted in the vineyard is remarkable The Lord of the Vineyard after three years expectation of fruit in vain says cut it down why cumbreth it the ground The dresser of the vineyard interceds for one year longer but if no fruit then be found it must be cut down and made fewel for the fire without remedy Luk. 13. 6 7 8 9. 3 Let death be seriously thought of That enemy upon the pale horse has been upon its way towards you ever since you were born and every day it comes still nearer What man is he that liveth that shall not see death Psal 89. 48. And should not you pass your time in holy fear who are hastning to the grave And here let me speak to the Relations of the party deceased whose will I understand it was that a Sermon should be Preached and after Printed I suppose for his Relations Spiritual benefit I was a stranger to him and therefore may justly be excused if I enlarge not in his commendation The dead as they do not understand so neither do they need our praises That which will be profitable to the living to take notice of is this That he dyed young In the very prime of his youth after he had been about half a year an husband he was taken away What age or condition or place can be named in which we may be secure from Death Oh reckon not upon long life for then you will live carelesly but prepare to follow your deceased friend He found it hard as he said to repent and believe do you pray hard that repentance and faith may be given you What apprehensions had he of the worth of Time and Christ when he was stepping into Eternity Oh let both Christ and Time be precious to you now 4. Believe a judgement to come and that it will be without respect of persons this is mention'd as a motive in the verse where my text lyes God will call you to a severe account shortly for all the Time he has given you in this world fear to be found evil and slothful servants for the doom of such will be dreadful Matth. 25. 30. Cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth God will judge you according to your works Oh fear to employ your Time in the unfruitful works of darkness The righteous themselves will scarcely be saved not without great difficulty though none of them shall miss of Salvation Certainly all should be awakened with fear and trembling to work and to improve the time of their sojourning when they read 1 Pet. 4. 17 18. What shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God And if the righteous scarcely be saved where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear FINIS Books Published by Mr. Nath. Vincent and Sould by Tho. Parkhurst at his shop in Cheapside and S. B. at the Bible on London Bridge under the Gate COnversion of a Sinner and Day of Grace Covert from the Storm Worthy Walking The Spirit of Prayer with Directions for Praying Heaven or Hell upon Earth or A Discourse concerning Conscience The Little Childs Catechisme whereunto is added several short Histories which may Please and Profit them with Directions how to Pray A Sermon at Mr. Janewaies Funeral A Sermon at Mr. Cawtons Funeral Books lately Printed A hundred select Sermons of Tho. Horton D. D. late of St. Hellens London Doctrine of Providence by John Collins D. D. Narrative of the Plott by Dr. Oates Protestants Answer to that Question Where was your Church before Luther By Tho. Doolittle Popery no Friend to Peace an Enemy to Government and mens Souls Which is the Church by Rich. Baxter An Exposition on the first five Chapters of the Revelations By Charles Phelps A Treatise of Grace and Temptation by Tho. Froysell An Exposition of the Creed Ten Commandments and Lords Prayer according to the Articles and Homilies of the Church of England by Tho. Adams Mr. Lyes Exposition of the Assemblies Cathechism Principles of Christian Religion with particular Application to each Head by Tho. Gouge A Glimps of Eternity to Awaken Sinners and Comfort Saints by Abraham Caley Fair Warning to England to take heed of Popery or the Fiery Jesuit