unclean_a person_n who_o have_v frequent_v the_o house_n of_o the_o strange_a woman_n have_v find_v that_o her_o house_n incline_v 18._o prov._n 2._o 18._o to_o death_n and_o her_o path_n unto_o the_o dead_a ah_o wretched_a man_n sottish_a sinner_n what_o do_v they_o do_v but_o violent_o break_v the_o thread_n of_o life_n when_o it_o may_v have_v be_v spin_v out_o to_o a_o further_a length_n by_o sin_v against_o god_n they_o murder_v their_o body_n as_o well_o as_o damn_v their_o soul_n send_v one_o to_o the_o grave_a and_o the_o other_o to_o hell_n before_o the_o time_n infinite_a folly_n but_o yet_o the_o most_o holy_a and_o righteous_a have_v the_o seed_n of_o corruption_n in_o they_o and_o be_v mortal_a as_o the_o garment_n breed_v the_o moth_n which_o fret_v it_o so_o we_o the_o disease_n which_o soon_o or_o late_a will_v send_v we_o to_o our_o long_a home_n the_o righteous_a 5_o eccles_n 12._o 5_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o same_o sickness_n and_o disease_n as_o other_o be_v to_o burn_a fever_n pine_a consumption_n and_o to_o old_a age_n which_o be_v attend_v with_o 100_o and_o 100_o infirmity_n and_o be_v of_o all_o disease_n the_o most_o incurable_a life_n be_v a_o candle_n which_o if_o no_o stormy_a and_o ill-natured_a wind_n blow_v out_o when_o it_o be_v burn_v down_o into_o the_o socket_n will_v go_v out_o of_o its_o self_n a_o thread_n which_o if_o no_o scorch_a fever_n burn_v time_n will_v wear_v and_o old_a age_n will_v fret_v asunder_o this_o body_n though_o there_o be_v a_o holy_a soul_n inhabit_v in_o it_o be_v such_o a_o house_n that_o if_o it_o be_v not_o pull_v will_v tumble_v down_o of_o itself_o though_o wisdom_n have_v length_n of_o day_n in_o her_o right_a hand_n 16_o prov._n 3._o 16_o &_o many_o of_o her_o child_n go_v to_o bed_n late_o yet_o a_o immortality_n here_o be_v not_o in_o her_o power_n to_o confer_v upon_o any_o they_o may_v hope_v for_o it_o in_o another_o world_n but_o they_o can_v have_v it_o in_o this_o this_o be_v a_o privilege_n peculiar_o belong_v to_o the_o future_a state_n now_o righteous_a man_n undergo_v death_n upon_o a_o double_a account_n 1._o as_o the_o fruit_n and_o consequent_a of_o sin_n immortality_n be_v the_o privilege_n of_o innocent_a death_n be_v become_v the_o punishment_n of_o fall_v man_n if_o we_o search_v the_o sacred_a record_n we_o may_v easy_o find_v from_o what_o and_o whence_o to_o derive_v death_n pedigree_n sin_n ah_o curse_a evil_a usher_v death_n into_o the_o world_n that_o threaten_v in_o the_o day_n thou_o eat_v thereof_o 17._o gen._n 2._o 17._o thou_o shall_v sure_o die_v upon_o the_o apostasy_n of_o our_o first_o parent_n be_v turn_v into_o a_o stand_a sentence_n involve_v they_o and_o their_o whole_a posterity_n for_o by_o one_o man_n sin_n 12._o rom._n 5._o 12._o enter_v into_o the_o world_n and_o death_n by_o sin_n and_o so_o death_n pass_v upon_o all_o man_n in_o that_o all_o have_v sin_v death_n be_v not_o owe_v to_o a_o irresistible_a fate_n to_o the_o weakness_n of_o our_o primary_n constitution_n but_o to_o sin_n as_o the_o deserve_a cause_n it_o be_v sin_n set_v death_n upon_o its_o pale_a horse_n and_o nothing_o now_o can_v dismount_v he_o as_o the_o tree_n bring_v forth_o fruit_n as_o the_o seed_n sow_o bring_v forth_o corn_n so_o sin_n when_o 17._o isa_n 1._o 17._o it_o be_v finish_v bring_v forth_o death_n sin_n open_v the_o door_n and_o then_o mortal_a sickness_n deadly_a distemper_n kill_v disease_n and_o death_n itself_o enter_v in_o sin_n draw_v death_n after_o it_o as_o the_o needle_n do_v the_o thread_n and_o attend_v on_o it_o as_o the_o shadow_n do_v upon_o the_o body_n can_v all_o grave_n be_v open_v can_v we_o stand_v in_o some_o convenient_a place_n and_o at_o one_o view_n behold_v the_o many_o thousand_o death_n have_v captivate_v and_o slay_v can_v we_o see_v all_o the_o carcase_n that_o have_v drop_v into_o and_o be_v now_o rot_v in_o dust_n we_o may_v say_v lo_o all_o these_o be_v first_o the_o spoil_n of_o sin_n and_o then_o the_o trophy_n and_o triumph_n of_o death_n this_o be_v the_o account_n scripture_n give_v of_o death_n universal_a empire_n sin_n curse_a sin_n oh_o what_o fool_n be_v we_o to_o be_v fond_a of_o it_o oh_o what_o infinite_a and_o unaccountable_a madness_n be_v it_o to_o lay_v and_o hug_v that_o hiss_a serpent_n in_o our_o bosom_n which_o will_v sting_v we_o to_o death_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o all_o those_o funeral_n which_o have_v be_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v in_o the_o world_n now_o though_o the_o righteous_a be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_a they_o be_v so_o but_o in_o part_n they_o have_v sin_n in_o they_o the_o meritorious_a and_o deserve_a cause_n of_o death_n and_o therefore_o that_o sentence_n that_o carry_v death_n in_o it_o dust_n thou_o be_v and_o to_o 19_o gen._n 3._o 19_o dust_n thou_o shall_v return_v must_v be_v execute_v even_o upon_o they_o though_o they_o be_v pardon_v yet_o their_o pardon_n run_v with_o a_o exception_n of_o death_n it_o be_v true_a for_o christ_n sake_n upon_o the_o score_n of_o that_o painful_a shameful_a death_n he_o in_o their_o place_n and_o stead_n undergo_v upon_o the_o cross_n the_o second_o death_n which_o be_v death_n with_o a_o emphasis_n shall_v have_v no_o power_n over_o they_o but_o notwithstanding_o all_o he_o have_v do_v and_o suffer_v because_o they_o be_v sinner_n the_o first_o must_v and_o will_n how_o far_o death_n to_o good_a man_n be_v a_o penal_a evil_n and_o yet_o retain_v the_o nature_n of_o a_o punishment_n i_o shall_v not_o in_o this_o wrangle_a age_n offend_v any_o by_o attempt_v to_o determine_v it_o may_v suffice_v that_o sin_n bring_v death_n into_o the_o world_n and_o furnish_v it_o with_o those_o weapon_n wherewith_o it_o wound_v and_o kill_v all_o if_o any_o say_v since_o the_o death_n of_o christ_n and_o the_o effusion_n of_o his_o blood_n upon_o the_o cross_n death_n be_v rather_o a_o advantage_n to_o his_o follower_n i_o grant_v and_o thanks_o be_v to_o god_n it_o be_v so_o but_o may_v not_o death_n be_v the_o wage_n of_o sin_n though_o a_o good_a and_o kind_a god_n make_v it_o the_o path_n to_o heaven_n and_o this_o lead_v i_o 2._o to_o consider_v the_o death_n of_o the_o righteous_a as_o a_o mean_n of_o their_o deliverance_n from_o sin_n and_o the_o appoint_a way_n to_o the_o glorious_a mansion_n which_o be_v above_o it_o be_v true_a god_n can_v make_v we_o perfect_o holy_a take_v away_o the_o life_n and_o destroy_v the_o very_a be_v of_o sin_n the_o first_o moment_n of_o our_o conversion_n when_o we_o have_v do_v his_o will_n serve_v the_o purpose_n of_o his_o grace_n and_o attain_v the_o end_n of_o our_o be_v bear_v by_o a_o happy_a pleasant_a and_o easy_a translation_n he_o can_v take_v we_o up_o body_n and_o soul_n to_o heaven_n but_o he_o have_v otherwise_o determine_v and_o make_v death_n necessary_a in_o order_n to_o both_o according_a to_o the_o divine_a constitution_n they_o must_v first_o die_v and_o then_o be_v perfect_o holy_a and_o final_o happy_a do_v you_o ask_v why_o the_o righteous_a die_n why_o that_o sin_n may_v be_v destroy_v as_o sin_n bring_v death_n into_o the_o world_n so_o death_n shall_v excellent_a contrivance_n of_o infinite_a wisdom_n for_o ever_o abolish_v sin_n though_o death_n have_v its_o sting_n strength_n power_n nay_o its_o very_a be_v from_o sin_n yet_o it_o prove_v by_o the_o ordination_n of_o god_n the_o destruction_n of_o it_o those_o arrow_n of_o death_n which_o kill_v the_o christian_a strike_v through_o the_o very_a heart_n of_o his_o sin_n and_o lust_n and_o they_o both_o die_v together_o a_o saint_n put_v off_o the_o garment_n of_o mortality_n and_o his_o filthy_a raiment_n at_o once_o the_o sin_n that_o be_v bear_v with_o they_o and_o live_v with_o they_o and_o accompany_v they_o from_o place_n to_o place_n in_o their_o last_o moment_n take_v leave_v of_o they_o for_o ever_o the_o christian_a die_v that_o sin_n may_v do_v so_o too_o to_o this_o more_o will_v be_v say_v hereafter_o moreover_o the_o righteous_a here_o be_v stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n this_o be_v their_o character_n and_o it_o be_v expressive_a of_o their_o frame_n and_o temper_v while_o they_o live_v they_o be_v in_o a_o strange_a place_n among_o a_o strange_a people_n and_o at_o a_o distance_n from_o their_o own_o oh_o how_o do_v they_o wish_v long_a pant_v desire_v and_o groan_v to_o be_v elsewhere_o they_o be_v bear_v from_o heaven_n belong_v to_o it_o and_o wish_v to_o be_v there_o they_o be_v citizen_n of_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n in_o it_o be_v mansion_n design_v purchase_v prepare_v and_o stand_v empty_a for_o they_o but_o they_o must_v dip_v there_o foot_n in_o the_o cold_a fatal_a stream_n that_o run_v between_o this_o world_n
all_o their_o sin_n set_v in_o order_n before_o they_o be_v they_o fill_v with_o horror_n and_o anguish_n be_v some_o of_o the_o everlasting_a fire_n flash_v in_o their_o face_n do_v the_o devil_n begin_v to_o torment_v they_o before_o the_o time_n be_v god_n a_o terror_n to_o 29._o mat._n 8._o 29._o they_o and_o they_o a_o terror_n to_o themselves_o be_v they_o weary_a of_o life_n and_o yet_o afraid_a of_o death_n be_v they_o rack_v and_o torture_v and_o do_v they_o speak_v nothing_o but_o the_o language_n of_o hell_n before_o they_o come_v there_o be_v they_o cast_v at_o the_o bar_n of_o conscience_n before_o they_o be_v condemn_v at_o the_o tribunal_n of_o their_o supreme_a judge_n do_v they_o sensible_o feel_v what_o horror_n attend_v the_o final_a doom_n depart_v from_o i_o you_o curse_a 41._o mat_n 25_o 41._o do_v they_o cry_v out_o and_o tremble_v as_o if_o they_o now_o hear_v it_o pronounce_v by_o their_o eternal_a judge_n do_v a_o righteous_a god_n commission_n conscience_n to_o witness_v against_o judge_n and_o condemn_v they_o to_o sting_v and_o lash_v they_o in_o their_o last_o hour_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o their_o past_a life_n and_o ought_v we_o not_o to_o take_v notice_n of_o and_o improve_v all_o this_o may_v not_o such_o a_o sight_n the_o remembrance_n of_o what_o we_o see_v and_o hear_v in_o that_o hour_n awaken_v our_o conscience_n startle_v our_o spirit_n affect_v and_o warm_v our_o heart_n may_v it_o not_o tend_v â—â—â—hew_v we_o the_o justice_n of_o god_n the_o evil_a of_o 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o infinite_a danger_n of_o neglect_v to_o hearken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o god_n while_o it_o be_v câ—â—led_v to_o day_n may_v it_o not_o excite_v our_o diligence_n quicken_v our_o repentance_n and_o assist_v our_o preparation_n for_o death_n and_o judgement_n may_v it_o not_o arm_v we_o against_o the_o world_n the_o flesh_n and_o the_o devil_n and_o make_v we_o more_o resolve_v to_o hearken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o check_n of_o our_o own_o conscience_n and_o the_o compassionate_a call_v of_o mercy_n will_v it_o not_o make_v we_o know_v the_o worth_n of_o time_n and_o put_v we_o upon_o husband_v redeem_v and_o improve_n it_o to_o the_o best_a end_n the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o salvation_n of_o our_o soul_n will_v it_o not_o make_v we_o love_v christ_n prize_v his_o sacrifice_n and_o value_v his_o blood_n more_o will_v it_o not_o put_v we_o upon_o review_v our_o life_n search_v our_o heart_n and_o examine_v our_o state_n and_o amend_v what_o have_v be_v amiss_o oh_o how_o much_o good_a may_v we_o get_v by_o the_o death_n of_o poor_a awake_v sinner_n and_o how_o great_a be_v our_o folly_n and_o sin_n in_o case_n we_o do_v it_o and_o can_v it_o be_v unprofitable_a and_o useless_a to_o mark_v observe_v and_o remember_v the_o more_o happy_a and_o comfortable_a end_n of_o the_o righteous_a shall_v we_o take_v no_o notice_n what_o be_v the_o end_n issue_n and_o conclusion_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n we_o shall_v remember_v how_o they_o live_v and_o how_o they_o die_v do_v god_n in_o their_o sickness_n furnish_v they_o with_o patience_n and_o calmness_n submission_n and_o resignation_n to_o his_o holy_a will_n be_v their_o thought_n compose_v mind_n settle_v spirit_n calm_a their_o peace_n undisturbed_a their_o joy_n great_a and_o their_o hope_n lively_a be_v there_o a_o willingness_n to_o die_v and_o a_o desire_n to_o depart_v that_o they_o may_v be_v with_o christ_n do_v god_n resolve_v their_o doubt_n scatter_v the_o cloud_n and_o help_v they_o to_o overcome_v their_o fear_n have_v such_o a_o one_o be_v enable_v to_o say_v lord_n i_o be_o thou_o i_o lie_v at_o thy_o foot_n here_o i_o be_o do_v to_o i_o dispose_v of_o i_o remove_z or_o continue_v my_o pain_n as_o thou_o will_v let_v i_o be_v well_o or_o sick_a live_v or_o die_v be_v recover_v or_o remove_v as_o thou_o please_v lord_n if_o thou_o have_v any_o more_o work_n for_o i_o to_o do_v i_o be_o willing_a to_o live_v and_o content_v my_o happiness_n shall_v yet_o be_v defer_v and_o i_o will_v acknowledge_v thy_o grace_n if_o thou_o will_v yet_o use_v i_o and_o make_v i_o a_o instrument_n of_o thy_o glory_n but_o if_o my_o work_n be_v do_v and_o the_o number_n of_o my_o year_n be_v accomplish_v i_o be_o willing_a lord_n i_o be_o willing_a now_o to_o die_v if_o it_o be_v thy_o pleasure_n now_o to_o remove_v i_o if_o this_o sickness_n must_v be_v my_o last_o and_o end_n in_o death_n if_o to_o die_v now_o be_v real_o best_a for_o i_o and_o most_o for_o thy_o glory_n i_o will_v not_o draw_v back_o i_o be_o ready_a at_o thy_o call_n command_n and_o pleasure_n to_o lay_v down_o this_o body_n and_o thanks_o be_v to_o god_n i_o can_v hearty_o say_v the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v do_v have_v any_o of_o your_o christian_a friend_n or_o holy_a relation_n die_v thus_o heavenly_a frame_n bless_a end_n glorious_a triumph_n over_o death_n and_o the_o grave_a ought_v we_o not_o and_o may_v it_o not_o be_v infinite_o useful_a to_o mark_v and_o remember_v this_o how_o much_o may_v it_o contribute_v to_o maintain_v the_o life_n of_o religion_n and_o the_o power_n of_o godliness_n in_o we_o may_v not_o the_o memory_n of_o what_o we_o observe_v and_o see_v at_o such_o a_o time_n confirm_v we_o in_o our_o holy_a choice_n strengthen_v our_o faith_n and_o thorough_o convince_v we_o religion_n be_v not_o a_o vain_a thing_n will_v it_o not_o recommend_v the_o holy_a way_n of_o god_n set_v off_o religion_n and_o make_v all_o holy_a exercise_n more_o sweet_a and_o pleasant_a to_o we_o but_o in_o particular_a may_v not_o a_o observe_v how_o they_o die_v afford_v matter_n of_o encouragement_n and_o support_v to_o we_o when_o we_o have_v sad_a and_o melancholy_a thought_n as_o to_o our_o own_o departure_n how_o oft_o do_v many_o a_o poor_a sincere_a christian_a in_o bitterness_n cry_v out_o how_o shall_v i_o with_o a_o christian_a patience_n a_o humble_a submission_n and_o a_o entire_a resignation_n bear_v long_o painful_a and_o tedious_a sickness_n how_o shall_v i_o be_v able_a to_o conquer_v the_o fear_n and_o submit_v to_o the_o stroke_n of_o death_n how_o shall_v i_o be_v able_a to_o grapple_v with_o that_o enemy_n and_o encounter_v the_o king_n of_o terror_n how_o shall_v i_o be_v able_a with_o joy_n and_o cheerfulness_n without_o murmur_v and_o repine_v to_o obey_v my_o summons_n to_o death_n and_o judgement_n when_o i_o do_v but_o suppose_v myself_o sick_a weak_a and_o full_a of_o pain_n when_o i_o serious_o think_v of_o my_o coffin_n and_o grave_a i_o tremble_v but_o lord_n what_o shall_v i_o do_v when_o it_o come_v to_o the_o trial_n thus_o it_o be_v with_o many_o and_o have_v it_o not_o be_v so_o with_o you_o at_o one_o time_n or_o other_o and_o may_v it_o not_o be_v so_o again_o and_o if_o it_o shall_v how_o may_v the_o memory_n of_o the_o happy_a end_n of_o holy_a friend_n and_o relation_n administer_v to_o your_o support_n when_o thou_o have_v the_o death_n of_o such_o a_o one_o fresh_a in_o thy_o thought_n thou_o may_v say_v why_o be_v thou_o cast_v down_o o_o my_o 5._o â—sal_n 42._o 5._o soul_n and_o why_o be_v thou_o thus_o disquiet_v within_o i_o be_v it_o because_o this_o body_n must_v die_v how_o many_o holy_a one_o be_v dead_a before_o i_o they_o be_v weak_a frail_a and_o imperfect_a as_o i_o be_o but_o god_n furnish_v they_o with_o patience_n courage_n and_o strength_n quiet_v their_o mind_n calm_v their_o spirit_n and_o hush_v their_o ruffle_a passion_n and_o when_o my_o hour_n come_v i_o hope_v god_n will_v help_v i_o to_o die_v too_o have_v not_o i_o the_o same_o god_n to_o depend_v upon_o the_o same_o promise_n to_o encourage_v i_o the_o same_o jesus_n to_o stand_v by_o i_o and_o the_o same_o holy_a spirit_n to_o assist_v i_o i_o remember_v my_o holy_a father_n die_v with_o comfort_n my_o holy_a mother_n make_v a_o happy_a and_o peaceable_a end_n and_o why_o may_v not_o i_o death_n be_v conquer_v it_o be_v conquer_v and_o the_o fear_n of_o it_o may_v be_v overcome_v i_o have_v see_v it_o may_v and_o why_o shall_v the_o fear_n of_o it_o keep_v i_o in_o a_o perpetual_a bondage_n how_o serviceable_a may_v it_o be_v to_o remember_v how_o other_o holy_a man_n and_o woman_n have_v die_v before_o we_o second_o another_o duty_n with_o reference_n to_o those_o who_o die_v in_o hope_n be_v to_o give_v thanks_o to_o god_n for_o those_o assistance_n and_o that_o grace_n which_o be_v vouchsafe_v to_o they_o â—â—_o a_o die_a hour_n survive_v relation_n who_o be_v eye-witness_n of_o god_n goodness_n to_o they_o who_o be_v depart_v shall_v own_v acknowledge_v and_o praise_n god_n for_o it_o when_o they_o be_v dead_a and_o go_v the_o dead_a can_v
that_o no_o sin_n though_o never_o so_o dear_a pleasant_a or_o secret_a may_v survive_v this_o funeral_n our_o depart_a relation_n have_v no_o need_n of_o our_o groan_n and_o tear_n oh_o let_v we_o labour_n to_o consecrate_v our_o sorrow_n by_o turn_v the_o flow_a stream_n into_o the_o channel_n of_o repentance_n that_o that_o which_o be_v natural_a may_v commence_v divine_a how_o proper_a be_v the_o death_n of_o relation_n to_o excite_v and_o quicken_v repentance_n how_o much_o may_v the_o remembrance_n of_o their_o sickbed_n discourse_n their_o die_a speech_n their_o farewell_n counsel_n and_o the_o great_a change_n one_o moment_n make_v contribute_v to_o soften_v break_v and_o humble_a our_o heart_n to_o make_v we_o serious_a and_o solevin_n in_o renew_v our_o repentance_n at_o such_o a_o time_n how_o easy_o be_v the_o passion_n of_o sorrow_n move_v do_v you_o weep_v for_o she_o methinks_v i_o hear_v she_o have_v no_o need_n of_o pity_n and_o tear_n say_n weep_v not_o 28._o luk._n 23._o 28._o for_o i_o do_v you_o weep_v for_o sin_n precious_a tear_n comfortable_a sorrow_n oh_o weep_v on_o and_o weep_v more_o every_o corpse_n funeral_n and_o grave_a tell_v we_o what_o a_o evil_a sin_n be_v and_o shall_v provoke_v we_o to_o repent_v but_o when_o death_n come_v into_o the_o very_a house_n where_o we_o live_v take_v away_o one_o of_o our_o own_o number_n strike_v and_o kill_v a_o dear_a relation_n when_o it_o be_v a_o father_n a_o mother_n a_o husband_n a_o wife_n a_o child_n that_o be_v carry_v to_o the_o house_n appoint_v for_o all_o the_o live_n 23._o job_n 30._o 23._o the_o call_v to_o repentance_n be_v more_o solemn_a loud_a plain_a and_o particular_a and_o aught_o to_o be_v more_o awaken_n after_o the_o death_n and_o funeral_n of_o such_o repentance_n be_v a_o very_a seasonable_a duty_n now_o be_v the_o proper_a time_n to_o offer_v to_o god_n the_o sacrifice_n 17._o psa_fw-la 51._o 17._o of_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n can_v i_o see_v death_n close_v the_o eye_n of_o such_o near_a relation_n part_v they_o and_o i_o nay_o one_o part_n of_o themselves_o from_o the_o other_o can_v i_o behold_v their_o pale_a wan_a and_o ghastly_a countenance_n the_o soul_n be_v go_v can_v i_o see_v they_o wrap_v up_o in_o a_o shroud_n and_o nail_v up_o in_o a_o cousin_n can_v i_o attend_v their_o funeral_n look_v into_o the_o dark_a and_o deep_a grave_a where_o i_o must_v leave_v a_o to_o worm_n and_o rottenness_n and_o not_o think_v hardly_o of_o sin_n and_o not_o resolve_v by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n to_o kill_v and_o mortify_v it_o at_o such_o a_o time_n who_o do_v not_o cry_v out_o ah_o cruel_a death_n ah_o cruel_a death_n but_o have_v not_o every_o one_o much_o more_o cause_n to_o cry_v out_o ah_o curse_a sin_n ah_o curse_a sin_n the_o death_n of_o this_o friend_n of_o this_o relation_n this_o funeral_n and_o all_o other_o o_o curse_a sin_n be_v owe_v to_o thou_o and_o henceforward_o i_o will_v endeavour_v thy_o destruction_n and_o ruin_n v._o be_v very_o careful_a to_o keep_v god_n among_o you_o do_v what_o in_o you_o lie_v that_o god_n may_v be_v the_o god_n of_o your_o posterity_n after_o you_o that_o they_o under_o you_o may_v lay_v claim_n to_o the_o covenant_n and_o the_o blessing_n of_o it_o endeavour_v that_o religion_n in_o the_o life_n and_o power_n of_o it_o may_v flourish_v not_o only_o in_o your_o own_o heart_n but_o in_o your_o family_n let_v not_o family_n prayer_n be_v thrust_v out_o nor_o adjourn_v to_o those_o hour_n in_o which_o you_o be_v least_o of_o all_o fit_a for_o this_o awful_a and_o important_a duty_n may_v we_o all_o strive_v to_o keep_v up_o the_o friendship_n begin_v between_o god_n and_o our_o family_n since_o god_n have_v make_v all_o of_o you_o except_o one_o mother_n reckon_v it_o be_v your_o duty_n to_o bring_v up_o your_o child_n for_o god_n teach_v they_o to_o know_v your_o god_n and_o your_o father_n god_n and_o that_o god_n to_o who_o in_o baptism_n you_o have_v devote_v they_o that_o when_o you_o shall_v be_v dead_a cold_a and_o rot_v in_o the_o grave_a they_o may_v be_v serve_v and_o honour_v god_n in_o your_o place_n and_o stead_n that_o religion_n and_o the_o fear_n of_o god_n may_v not_o die_v out_o of_o your_o family_n when_o you_o shall_v it_o be_v true_a you_o can_v give_v they_o grace_n but_o you_o can_v instruct_v teach_v counsel_n advise_v exhort_v and_o persuade_v etc._n etc._n you_o can_v set_v a_o good_a example_n you_o can_v pray_v to_o god_n for_o they_o and_o plead_v that_o covenant_n you_o enter_v they_o into_o almost_o as_o soon_o as_o god_n give_v they_o to_o you_o and_o all_o this_o you_o ought_v and_o i_o hope_v you_o will_v be_v careful_a to_o do_v though_o the_o presence_n awe_n and_o fear_v of_o live_a parent_n may_v restrain_v child_n from_o some_o sin_n and_o vice_n though_o their_o example_n and_o counsel_n may_v influence_n they_o so_o far_o as_o to_o persuade_v they_o to_o take_v up_o a_o form_n of_o godliness_n yet_o oh_o 5._o 2_o tim._n 3._o 5._o what_o tear_n be_v sufficient_a to_o bewail_v this_o fatal_a degeneracy_n what_o a_o dead_a spiritless_a and_o lifeless_a thing_n be_v the_o religion_n of_o many_o such_o as_o soon_o as_o their_o godly_a parent_n be_v dead_a and_o cold_a in_o their_o grave_n how_o oft_o do_v that_o ground_n that_o be_v manure_v and_o cultivate_v plowed_a and_o sow_o ay_o and_o water_v with_o many_o shower_n of_o tear_n bring_v forth_o a_o sad_a crop_n of_o briar_n and_o thorn_n some_o child_n be_v a_o grief_n and_o heart_n break_v to_o their_o parent_n while_o they_o live_v and_o many_o more_o be_v a_o reproach_n and_o disgrace_n to_o they_o when_o dead_a and_o go_v how_o many_o child_n of_o such_o parent_n notwithstanding_o the_o benefit_n of_o a_o good_a education_n seasonable_a instruction_n wise_a reproof_n and_o timely_a counsel_n live_v at_o that_o rate_n that_o they_o be_v a_o blot_n to_o their_o family_n and_o a_o disgrace_n to_o their_o name_n if_o any_o such_o shall_v chance_v to_o read_v these_o line_n i_o charge_v they_o in_o the_o name_n of_o god_n to_o consider_v what_o a_o sad_a case_n they_o be_v in_o and_o i_o pray_v god_n to_o convince_v they_o of_o their_o sin_n and_o folly_n and_o how_o near_o they_o be_v to_o a_o sudden_a and_o final_a ruin_n will_v to_o god_n such_o will_v consider_v how_o great_o they_o will_v be_v ashamed_a and_o how_o little_a they_o will_v have_v to_o say_v for_o themselves_o when_o the_o prayer_n and_o tear_n of_o their_o live_n and_o the_o dust_n of_o their_o dead_a parent_n shall_v rise_v up_o in_o judgement_n against_o and_o condemn_v they_o but_o i_o hope_v better_a 9_o heb._n 6._o 9_o thing_n of_o you_o and_o thing_n that_o accompany_v salvation_n though_o i_o thus_o speak_v oh_o let_v it_o still_o be_v your_o study_n and_o care_n and_o let_v it_o be_v more_o and_o more_o so_o every_o day_n to_o promote_v piety_n and_o holiness_n in_o your_o own_o soul_n and_o to_o propagate_v it_o to_o other_o who_o be_v descend_v from_o you_o that_o so_o long_o as_o any_o branch_n of_o this_o family_n remain_v the_o fear_n of_o god_n and_o a_o care_n of_o religion_n may_v slourish_v to_o conclude_v there_o be_v one_o thing_n very_o amiable_a and_o which_o your_o relation_n peculiar_o call_v for_o and_o that_o be_v love_n this_o i_o think_v i_o shall_v hardly_o have_v mention_v because_o i_o hope_v you_o be_v teach_v of_o god_n to_o 9_o 1_o thes_n 4._o 9_o love_v one_o another_o if_o i_o have_v not_o receive_v it_o among_o the_o last_o command_v of_o a_o mother_n who_o have_v so_o much_o of_o this_o grace_n herself_o to_o be_v your_o monitor_n in_o this_o particular_a now_o the_o lord_n sit_v you_o and_o i_o to_o follow_v that_o at_o the_o resurrection_n of_o the_o just_a we_o may_v meet_v our_o dear_a mother_n who_o now_o sleep_v in_o jesus_n and_o our_o honour_a father_n who_o be_v yet_o with_o we_o and_o who_o god_n long_o preserve_v for_o we_o and_o his_o church_n sake_n with_o joy_n and_o triumph_n that_o they_o may_v say_v lo_o here_o be_v we_o and_o all_o the_o child_n thou_o do_v gracious_o give_v we_o amen_n read_v feb._n 28._o 1692_o 3._o thus_o pray_v in_o all_o sincerity_n your_o true_o love_v and_o very_o affectionate_a brother_n samuel_n doo-little_a the_o righteous_a man_n hope_n at_o death_n consider_v and_o improve_v for_o the_o comfort_n of_o die_v christian_n and_o the_o support_v of_o survive_v relation_n proverb_n 14._o 32._o but_o the_o righteous_a have_v hope_n in_o his_o death_n death_n with_o what_o a_o grim_a countenance_n and_o terrible_a aspect_n do_v it_o look_v upon_o the_o child_n of_o man_n what_o a_o sharp_a and_o startle_a word_n be_v this_o what_o
righteous_a as_o interest_v in_o the_o perfect_a righteousness_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n christ_n righteousness_n be_v not_o only_o for_o himself_o but_o for_o his_o member_n though_o this_o be_v inherent_a in_o the_o person_n of_o the_o mediator_n yet_o we_o have_v as_o much_o benefit_n by_o it_o as_o if_o it_o be_v subjective_o in_o we_o the_o suffering_n and_o death_n of_o christ_n be_v not_o for_o his_o own_o sin_n but_o we_o he_o be_v make_v sin_n 21_o 2_o cor._n 5._o 21_o for_o we_o i_o e._n our_o propitiatory_a sacrifice_n and_o we_o be_v make_v the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n in_o he_o we_o have_v the_o fruit_n of_o his_o bitter_a suffering_n and_o cruel_a death_n he_o fulfil_v the_o law_n satisfy_v justice_n and_o pay_v our_o debt_n and_o for_o his_o sake_n god_n look_v upon_o and_o deal_v with_o believer_n as_o righteous_a person_n as_o the_o disobedience_n of_o the_o first_o adam_n make_v we_o sinner_n so_o the_o perfect_a and_o sinless_a obedience_n of_o christ_n the_o second_o make_v we_o righteous_a as_o our_o sin_n be_v lay_v upon_o christ_n in_o order_n to_o his_o bear_v the_o punishment_n so_o his_o righteousness_n by_o a_o gracious_a and_o favourable_a act_n of_o god_n our_o supreme_a judge_n be_v make_v we_o in_o order_n to_o justification_n our_o own_o righteousness_n be_v both_o a_o filthy_a and_o ragged_a garment_n through_o this_o god_n our_o final_a judge_n will_v spy_v the_o deformity_n and_o nakedness_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o christ_n our_o elder_a brother_n infinite_a grace_n cover_v we_o with_o the_o unspotted_a robe_n of_o his_o own_o christ_n take_v our_o sin_n and_o give_v we_o his_o righteousness_n bless_a exchange_n from_o adam_n our_o natural_a root_n and_o father_n we_o derive_v gild_n weakness_n and_o death_n from_o christ_n our_o spiritual_a head_n we_o have_v righteousness_n strength_n and_o life_n 24._o isa_n 45._o 24._o and_o therefore_o he_o be_v style_v the_o lord_n 6._o jer._n 23._o 6._o our_o righteousness_n this_o be_v the_o only_a righteousness_n we_o must_v make_v mention_n of_o when_o judge_v according_a to_o the_o law_n give_v to_o adam_n in_o innocency_n a_o penitent_a and_o believe_a sinner_n that_o receive_v christ_n jesus_n the_o lord_n be_v for_o christ_n sake_n esteem_v reckon_v account_v and_o deal_v with_o as_o a_o righteous_a person_n though_o this_o righteousness_n be_v of_o a_o peculiar_a consideration_n and_o can_v be_v think_v to_o be_v mean_v in_o all_o those_o place_n where_o this_o word_n righteous_a occur_v yet_o it_o be_v absolute_o necessary_a for_o christ_n and_o what_o he_o have_v suffer_v and_o do_v be_v the_o spring_n cause_n and_o foundation_n of_o our_o hope_n the_o immediate_a and_o doleful_a consequent_a of_o be_v without_o christ_n be_v to_o be_v 12._o eph._n 2._o 12._o without_o hope_n in_o the_o world_n this_o fruit_n grow_v no_o where_o but_o upon_o christ_n cross_n it_o be_v his_o death_n that_o make_v heaven_n possible_a to_o a_o fall_v and_o apostate_n creature_n and_o it_o be_v the_o sprinkle_n of_o this_o blood_n that_o revive_v our_o languish_a wither_a and_o die_a hope_n oh_o blessed_n be_v they_o who_o have_v no_o righteousness_n or_o at_o least_o but_o a_o maim_a defective_a and_o imperfect_a one_o of_o their_o own_o be_v interest_v in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o christ_n in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n iii_o a_o man_n be_v righteous_a and_o may_v be_v denominate_v so_o from_o that_o personal_a evangelical_n righteousness_n that_o be_v inherent_a in_o himself_o we_o must_v not_o only_o be_v interest_v in_o the_o righteousness_n of_o another_o without_o we_o but_o have_v one_o that_o be_v real_o subject_v in_o ourselves_o or_o which_o be_v all_o one_o we_o must_v not_o only_o have_v righteousness_n impute_v but_o holiness_n impart_v christ_n do_v not_o only_o cover_v our_o run_a sore_n and_o ulcer_n but_o undertake_v as_o our_o physician_n to_o cure_v they_o all_o righteousness_n as_o have_v be_v already_o hint_v consist_v in_o a_o relation_n to_o some_o law_n and_o that_o we_o may_v true_o state_n what_o this_o evangelical_n righteousness_n be_v that_o have_v so_o great_a a_o privilege_n entail_v upon_o it_o as_o this_o in_o the_o text_n i_o hope_v none_o will_v be_v offend_v if_o we_o distinguish_v as_o we_o find_v the_o apostle_n paul_n do_v of_o the_o law_n of_o work_n and_o the_o 25._o rom._n 3._o 25._o law_n of_o faith_n the_o one_o frame_v to_o the_o state_n of_o a_o innocent_a the_o other_o adapt_v to_o the_o condition_n of_o a_o apostate_n creature_n according_a to_o this_o latter_a it_o be_v that_o those_o who_o have_v once_o be_v sinner_n may_v be_v make_v and_o denominate_v righteous_a that_o part_n of_o the_o gospel_n revelation_n which_o contain_v and_o discover_v our_o duty_n what_o we_o be_v to_o be_v and_o do_v in_o order_n to_o our_o blessedness_n be_v as_o to_o the_o matter_n of_o it_o the_o whole_a moral_a law_n before_o appertain_v to_o the_o covenant_n of_o work_n attemper_v to_o the_o state_n of_o fall_v sinner_n by_o evangelical_n mitigation_n and_o indulgence_n by_o the_o superadd_v precept_n of_o repentance_n and_o faith_n in_o a_o mediator_n with_o all_o the_o other_o duty_n respect_v the_o mediator_n as_o such_o and_o clothe_v with_o a_o new_a form_n as_o it_o be_v now_o take_v into_o the_o 26._o mr._n how_o be_v blessedness_n of_o the_o righteous_a p._n 26._o constitution_n of_o the_o covenant_n of_o grace_n be_v the_o rule_n of_o this_o righteousness_n he_o that_o solemn_o repent_v of_o his_o wretched_a apostasy_n from_o god_n and_o all_o the_o sin_n that_o have_v follow_v thereupon_o he_o that_o be_v unite_v to_o christ_n by_o faith_n and_o yield_v sincere_a though_o imperfect_a obedience_n from_o a_o active_a and_o live_a principle_n within_o he_o that_o be_v renew_v and_o change_v turn_v from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n in_o his_o heart_n and_o the_o practice_n of_o it_o in_o his_o life_n he_o that_o have_v solemn_o and_o deliberate_o sincere_o and_o unfeigned_o covenant_v with_o god_n and_o dedicate_v himself_o to_o the_o sacred_a and_o glorious_a trinity_n father_n son_n and_o spirit_n and_o life_n suitable_o to_o such_o a_o devote_a state_n he_o that_o be_v bear_v of_o god_n bear_v his_o image_n live_v in_o communion_n with_o and_o walk_v in_o conformity_n to_o he_o be_v righteous_a though_o his_o bloody_a issue_n may_v not_o be_v whole_o dry_v up_o though_o there_o be_v indwelling_a sin_n in_o the_o heart_n and_o some_o sin_n and_o fall_v in_o the_o life_n though_o no_o grace_n be_v perfect_a as_o to_o degree_n yet_o if_o there_o be_v sincerity_n and_o uprightness_n oh_o look_v after_o that_o he_o be_v a_o righteous_a man_n the_o law_n call_v for_o perfection_n but_o the_o gospel_n oh_o thanks_o be_v to_o god_n we_o be_v under_o such_o a_o merciful_a favourable_a and_o gentle_a dispensation_n accept_v sincerity_n this_o righteousness_n be_v not_o mere_a morality_n a_o be_v just_a and_o honest_a in_o our_o deal_n this_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o a_o heathen_a it_o be_v not_o a_o external_a observation_n of_o the_o letter_n of_o the_o law_n this_o be_v the_o righteousness_n of_o a_o pharisee_fw-mi and_o we_o must_v exceed_v he_o or_o we_o can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n 30._o mat._n 5._o 30._o of_o heaven_n it_o be_v not_o a_o single_a act_n but_o a_o state_v temper_n it_o be_v not_o a_o obedience_n that_o proceed_v from_o rot_a but_o what_o flow_v from_o sincere_a and_o gracious_a principle_n denominate_v a_o man_n righteous_a a_o wicked_a man_n may_v do_v some_o act_n of_o devotion_n and_o piety_n charity_n and_o justice_n sobriety_n and_o temporence_n but_o because_o the_o settle_a bent_n and_o inclination_n of_o his_o will_n be_v another_o way_n he_o be_v not_o righteous_a and_o though_o a_o good_a man_n may_v be_v guilty_a of_o some_o error_n and_o miscarriage_n in_o his_o life_n yet_o while_o this_o live_a principle_n remain_v and_o be_v not_o extinct_a we_o may_v and_o if_o we_o will_v speak_v in_o the_o language_n of_o the_o gospel_n we_o must_v call_v he_o a_o righteous_a man._n this_o righteousness_n be_v nothing_o but_o a_o transcript_n of_o the_o bless_a gospel_n a_o conformity_n in_o the_o inward_a and_o outward_a man_n in_o spirit_n and_o practice_n to_o the_o divine_a revelation_n make_v by_o jesus_n christ_n a_o renew_v and_o vital_a principle_n in_o the_o heart_n exerting_fw-mi its_o self_n in_o suitable_a deportment_n to_o god_n and_o man_n in_o sum_n repentance_n from_o dead_a work_n and_o new_a obedience_n impregnate_v by_o faith_n and_o love_n be_v the_o two_o essentiate_a and_o constitutive_a part_n of_o this_o gospel_n righteousness_n for_o the_o establish_n of_o this_o notion_n it_o be_v not_o necessary_a to_o insist_v on_o any_o laborious_a proof_n when_o a_o great_a part_n of_o the_o bible_n speak_v to_o this_o purpose_n hear_v once_o
for_o all_o what_o the_o apostle_n say_v he_o that_o do_v 7._o 1_o joh._n 3._o 7._o righteousness_n be_v righteous_a what_o can_v be_v the_o meaning_n what_o can_v be_v the_o import_n what_o sense_n can_v with_o any_o tolerable_a show_n of_o reason_n be_v assign_v but_o what_o suit_v with_o our_o present_a notion_n he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n i._n e._n he_o that_o perfect_o obey_v fulfil_v the_o whole_a law_n be_v righteous_a be_v this_o the_o meaning_n then_o god_n help_v and_o pity_v we_o where_o shall_v we_o find_v a_o righteous_a man_n be_v it_o he_o that_o do_v righteousness_n that_o be_v he_o that_o be_v in_o a_o state_n of_o grace_n live_v up_o to_o the_o rule_n of_o the_o gospel_n be_v guilty_a of_o nothing_o but_o what_o be_v consistent_a with_o sincerity_n and_o be_v continual_o labour_v after_o perfection_n be_v righteos_fw-la be_v this_o the_o import_n and_o gennine_a sense_n of_o this_o phrase_n then_o thanks_o be_v to_o god_n some_o such_o be_v to_o be_v find_v and_o thus_o much_o for_o the_o first_o general_n the_o character_n of_o the_o person_n here_o speak_v of_o second_o we_o be_v to_o consider_v what_o be_v here_o suppose_a and_o take_v for_o grant_v with_o reference_n to_o this_o righteous_a man_n and_o that_o be_v he_o must_v die_v it_o may_v be_v you_o may_v think_v such_o a_o one_o as_o i_o have_v describe_v shall_v have_v a_o protection_n be_v privilege_v from_o that_o which_o be_v the_o common_a lot_n of_o other_o be_v waft_v over_o to_o heaven_n from_o one_o world_n to_o other_o and_o not_o see_v death_n be_v catch_v up_o to_o paradise_n and_o not_o be_v put_v to_o the_o pain_n of_o die_v but_o it_o be_v suppose_v and_o take_v for_o grant_v in_o the_o text_n that_o the_o righteous_a man_n must_v die_v it_o be_v true_a indeed_o our_o lord_n jesus_n the_o captain_n of_o our_o salvation_n have_v perfume_v the_o grave_n conquer_a death_n and_o destroy_v he_o that_o have_v the_o power_n of_o it_o he_o encounter_v this_o enemy_n conquer_v and_o triumph_v over_o it_o and_o every_o righteous_a man_n share_v in_o that_o victory_n and_o triumph_n christ_n have_v destroy_v the_o power_n change_v the_o nature_n pluck_v out_o the_o sting_n of_o death_n and_o disarm_v it_o of_o its_o terror_n and_o the_o righteous_a may_v bold_o challenge_v it_o and_o with_o a_o exuberant_a joy_n triumph_n over_o it_o in_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n o_o death_n where_o 55._o 1_o cor._n 15._o 55._o be_v thy_o sting_n o_o grave_a where_o be_v thy_o victory_n the_o sting_n of_o death_n be_v sin_n and_o the_o strength_n of_o sin_n be_v the_o law_n but_o thanks_o be_v to_o god_n 57_o v._o 57_o which_o give_v we_o the_o victory_n through_o our_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n thus_o o_o happy_a man_n may_v they_o triumph_v over_o death_n but_o yet_o their_o righteousness_n can_v shall_v not_o deliver_v they_o from_o the_o stroke_n of_o it_o no_o no_o saint_n and_o sinner_n good_a and_o bad_a the_o holy_a and_o profane_a the_o righteous_a and_o the_o wicked_a be_v under_o the_o same_o uncontrollable_a necessity_n of_o die_v though_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v damn_v yet_o they_o must_v die_v though_o they_o shall_v not_o be_v send_v to_o hell_n yet_o they_o must_v go_v to_o the_o grave_a though_o they_o shall_v be_v save_v from_o that_o hot_a fiery_a furnace_n yet_o not_o from_o the_o cold_a dark_a and_o silent_a pit_n though_o their_o soul_n shall_v not_o become_v a_o prey_n to_o devil_n yet_o their_o body_n must_v become_v a_o banquet_n for_o worm_n though_o the_o soul_n shall_v not_o be_v rack_v and_o torture_v in_o the_o dismal_a region_n below_o yet_o the_o flesh_n must_v see_v corruption_n though_o they_o have_v mansion_n in_o heaven_n yet_o sickness_n will_v shake_v shake_v alas_o death_n will_v pull_v down_o the_o wall_n and_o tear_v up_o the_o very_a foundation_n of_o their_o earthly_a tabernacle_n though_o they_o shall_v go_v to_o heaven_n yet_o death_n will_v carry_v they_o thither_o in_o its_o cold_a arms._n because_o christ_n who_o be_v their_o head_n and_o husband_n live_v they_o shall_v live_v also_o live_v where_o 19_o joh._n 14._o 19_o shall_v they_o live_v in_o yonder_o glorious_a heaven_n in_o yonder_o bless_a abode_n in_o mansion_n of_o light_n far_o above_o yonder_o shine_a sun_n there_o there_o it_o be_v these_o righteous_a one_o shall_v live_v but_o alas_o they_o must_v die_v first_o death_n have_v be_v be_v and_o will_v be_v the_o passage_n to_o eternal_a life_n and_o the_o grave_n be_v in_o our_o way_n to_o heaven_n as_o death_n spare_v none_o for_o their_o tenderness_n and_o beauty_n honour_v none_o for_o their_o wealth_n and_o grandeur_n fear_v none_o for_o their_o strength_n and_o power_n reverence_v none_o for_o their_o grey_a hair_n and_o hoary_a head_n reprieve_n none_o for_o their_o flow_a tear_n and_o passionate_a entreaty_n so_o neither_o will_v it_o pass_v by_o any_o for_o their_o piety_n religion_n and_o righteousness_n with_o death_n there_o be_v no_o respect_n of_o person_n all_o must_v become_v a_o sacrifice_n to_o and_o lie_v wound_v bleed_a and_o slay_v at_o the_o foot_n of_o it_o holy_a job_n cry_v i_o know_v thou_o will_v bring_v i_o to_o death_n and_o to_o 23._o job_n 30._o 23._o the_o house_n appoint_v for_o all_o the_o live_n and_o david_n i_o go_v the_o way_n of_o all_o the_o earth_n this_o â—_o 1_o king_n 2._o â—_o be_v among_o the_o decretal_n of_o heaven_n for_o 27._o heb._n 9_o 27._o it_o be_v appoint_v for_o man_n once_o to_o die_v righteousness_n be_v no_o armour_n against_o the_o arrow_n of_o death_n no_o they_o will_v strike_v through_o and_o through_o and_o stick_v in_o our_o heart_n what_o be_v become_v of_o the_o holy_a patriarch_n prophet_n and_o apostle_n of_o our_o lord_n jesus_n where_o be_v they_o where_o dead_a and_o go_v where_o be_v they_o their_o soul_n be_v praise_v god_n in_o heaven_n and_o their_o body_n sleep_v in_o the_o dust_n of_o the_o earth_n your_o holy_a ancestor_n and_o progenitor_n that_o be_v the_o friend_n of_o god_n where_o be_v they_o where_o alas_o they_o be_v dead_a and_o go_v and_o their_o sepulcher_n be_v with_o we_o to_o this_o day_n 19_o aâ—t_fw-la 2._o 19_o they_o serve_v the_o will_n of_o god_n in_o their_o generation_n and_o then_o die_v and_o after_o the_o experience_n of_o many_o age_n may_v we_o not_o ask_v and_o easy_o answer_v that_o question_n of_o the_o psalmist_n what_o man_n be_v he_o that_o live_v and_o 48._o psa_fw-la 39_o 48._o shall_v not_o see_v death_n have_v we_o the_o meekness_n of_o moses_n the_o faith_n of_o abraham_n the_o integrity_n of_o caleb_n the_o patience_n of_o job_n the_o piety_n of_o david_n the_o wisdom_n of_o solomon_n yet_o we_o must_v die_v for_o lo_o these_o man_n of_o god_n be_v go_v before_o we_o for_o how_o many_o age_n have_v these_o righteous_a one_o be_v sleep_v in_o the_o bosom_n of_o the_o earth_n our_o first_o and_o common_a mother_n when_o we_o read_v in_o the_o sacred_a history_n of_o the_o holy_a life_n eminent_a grace_n of_o god_n dear_a saint_n how_o useful_a and_o serviceable_a they_o be_v in_o their_o time_n and_o place_n where_o and_o how_o long_o they_o live_v do_v not_o we_o find_v and_o then_o he_o â—_o 〈◊〉_d 5._o â—_o die_v conclude_v the_o history_n and_o make_v up_o the_o period_n oh_o how_o vast_a be_v the_o dominion_n how_o extensive_a be_v the_o empire_n of_o the_o king_n of_o terror_n in_o the_o sacred_a story_n we_o read_v but_o of_o two_o only_a viz._n enoch_n and_o elias_n who_o by_o a_o especial_a grant_n and_o privilege_n be_v exempt_v from_o this_o law_n of_o death_n they_o go_v immediate_o from_o earth_n to_o heaven_n when_o all_o other_o except_o those_o who_o shall_v be_v find_v alive_a at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n must_v take_v the_o grave_a in_o their_o way_n they_o be_v like_o live_a plant_n transplant_v to_o the_o heavenly_a soil_n when_o our_o body_n like_o corn_n that_o be_v sow_o must_v first_o rot_v and_o die_v and_o then_o spring_v up_o again_o death_n as_o thing_n now_o stand_v be_v a_o debt_n that_o we_o all_o owe_v to_o nature_n and_o will_v not_o be_v remit_v no_o not_o to_o the_o friend_n of_o god_n themselves_o the_o saint_n be_v original_o out_o of_o the_o same_o dust_n they_o as_o well_o as_o other_o dwell_v in_o house_n of_o clay_n and_o earthly_a tabernacle_n and_o though_o they_o may_v be_v repair_v by_o food_n and_o physic_n yet_o at_o last_o they_o will_v tumble_v the_o body_n of_o a_o saint_n be_v not_o make_v of_o more_o last_a dust_n and_o durable_a clay_n than_o the_o body_n of_o a_o sinner_n i_o grant_v that_o sinner_n may_v impair_v their_o health_n and_o weaken_v nature_n by_o gluttony_n and_o drunkenness_n and_o other_o act_n of_o intemperance_n how_o many_o
duty_n in_o my_o pray_v hear_v ay_o in_o my_o sacramental_a communion_n and_o sin_n be_v mix_v oh_o that_o i_o have_v tear_n to_o bewail_v it_o with_o all_o my_o grace_n i_o do_v not_o love_n god_n and_o christ_n so_o much_o as_o i_o ought_v and_o do_v desire_n my_o faith_n be_v weak_a my_o love_n decline_v my_o zeal_n abate_v my_o heart_n cool_v my_o affection_n chill_v oh_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o 24._o rom._n 7._o 24._o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n these_o have_v be_v be_v and_o will_v be_v the_o complaint_n of_o holy_a man_n in_o this_o present_a state_n but_o the_o righteous_a man_n hope_v the_o time_n will_v come_v and_o when_o sickness_n have_v lay_v he_o upon_o a_o deathbed_n he_o know_v the_o time_n be_v near_o at_o hand_n when_o he_o and_o sin_n shall_v for_o ever_o part_n and_o in_o that_o hour_n such_o a_o one_o may_v say_v now_o i_o be_o die_v i_o be_o go_v to_o a_o sinless_a state_n all_o my_o prayer_n and_o tear_n watch_v and_o fast_v wrestle_a and_o strive_v can_v not_o root_v sin_n out_o but_o death_n will_v now_o come_v in_o to_o my_o assistance_n give_v i_o a_o final_a and_o perfect_a victory_n and_o carry_v i_o a_o conqueror_n out_o of_o the_o field_n when_o i_o die_v this_o war_n will_v end_v in_o victory_n this_o conflict_n in_o a_o perfect_a conquest_n none_o of_o my_o sin_n shall_v follow_v i_o to_o heaven_n i_o shall_v not_o have_v so_o much_o as_o a_o wander_a dull_a or_o cold_a thought_n for_o ever_o but_o with_o life_n and_o vigour_n heat_n and_o rapture_n a_o flame_v zeal_n and_o fire_v affection_n sing_v haleluia_o to_o god_n and_o to_o the_o lamb._n a_o good_a man_n be_v so_o disturb_v with_o the_o life_n of_o his_o lust_n that_o be_v it_o not_o for_o break_v of_o one_o commandment_n that_o he_o may_v be_v for_o ever_o beyond_o all_o possibility_n of_o break_v any_o of_o the_o rest_n he_o will_v even_o with_o his_o own_o hand_n pull_v down_o this_o earthly_a house_n on_o the_o head_n of_o these_o uncircumcised_a philistine_n though_o he_o himself_o be_v crush_v with_o the_o fall_n but_o he_o patient_o expect_v the_o time_n when_o god_n will_v give_v death_n a_o commission_n to_o do_v it_o and_o this_o be_v his_o hope_n in_o his_o last_o and_o sorrowful_a moment_n 3._o the_o righteous_a man_n at_o death_n have_v hope_n of_o a_o full_a and_o final_a deliverance_n from_o satan_n 4._o 2_o cor._n 4._o 4._o and_o all_o his_o temptation_n the_o devil_n be_v style_v 2_o eph._n 2._o 2_o the_o god_n of_o this_o world_n the_o prince_n of_o the_o power_n of_o the_o air_n which_o word_n imply_v he_o have_v no_o power_n in_o the_o blissful_a region_n beyond_o be_v not_o this_o world_n the_o devil_n circuit_n and_o do_v not_o this_o roar_a lion_n walk_v up_o and_o down_o seek_v who_o he_o may_v devour_v 8._o 1_o pet._n 5_o 8._o be_v not_o the_o best_a buffet_v and_o solicit_v to_o sin_n tempt_v molest_a and_o disquiet_v by_o he_o oh_o how_o oft_o do_v he_o shake_v we_o in_o his_o tooth_n though_o a_o good_a god_n and_o a_o merciful_a jesus_n will_v not_o suffer_v he_o to_o rend_v and_o tear_v we_o in_o piece_n though_o satan_n have_v be_v baffle_v and_o conquer_v by_o the_o captain_n of_o our_o salvation_n yet_o do_v he_o not_o ever_o and_o anon_o enter_v the_o list_n and_o give_v a_o challenge_n to_o the_o follower_n of_o the_o lamb_n have_v we_o not_o a_o war_n to_o manage_v with_o these_o insernal_a spirit_n and_o power_n of_o darkness_n and_o must_v we_o not_o always_o stand_v upon_o our_o guard_n maintain_v our_o spiritual_a watch_n keep_v on_o our_o armour_n have_v our_o weapon_n always_o in_o readiness_n that_o if_o we_o get_v the_o better_a to_o day_n we_o may_v be_v prepare_v for_o a_o fresh_a and_o more_o violent_a assault_n to_o morrow_n do_v not_o satan_n one_o while_o transform_v himself_o into_o a_o angel_n of_o light_n that_o he_o may_v deceive_v at_o another_o time_n appear_v in_o his_o onw_n proper_a hue_n as_o black_a as_o hell_n i_o mean_v in_o some_o horrid_a and_o blasphemous_a suggestion_n that_o he_o may_v affright_v and_o scare_v we_o have_v he_o not_o 11._o 2_o cor._n 2._o 11._o his_o cunning_a artifices_fw-la and_o subtle_a method_n to_o beguile_v and_o his_o fiery_a dart_n and_o 16._o eph._n 6._o 16._o flame_v arrow_n to_o wound_n and_o in_o whatsoever_o shape_n he_o appear_v whatsoever_o course_n he_o take_v be_v he_o not_o a_o very_a troublesome_a and_o dangerous_a enemy_n this_o be_v our_o condition_n at_o present_a and_z oh_o how_o uneasy_a and_o tedious_a be_v it_o to_o a_o child_n of_o god_n to_o be_v assault_v with_o legion_n of_o sin_n within_o and_o a_o whole_a army_n of_o devil_n without_o if_o the_o temptation_n do_v not_o prevail_v it_o be_v a_o torment_n to_o be_v tempt_v and_o there_o can_v but_o be_v some_o fear_n lest_o it_o shall_v in_o what_o agony_n do_v the_o christian_a cry_n oh_o what_o if_o this_o temptation_n shall_v prevail_v or_o if_o i_o have_v grace_n to_o resist_v and_o overcome_v this_o what_o if_o the_o next_o temptation_n shall_v be_v more_o fierce_a the_o second_o assault_n more_o violent_a what_o if_o at_o last_o i_o shall_v yield_v constant_a and_o be_v overcome_v how_o do_v such_o storm_n drive_v they_o to_o their_o knee_n and_o make_v they_o with_o earnestness_n and_o affection_n pray_v lord_n lead_v we_o not_o into_o temptation_n 13_o mâ—â—_n 6._o 13_o this_o world_n in_o which_o we_o live_v be_v haunt_v with_o these_o unclean_a and_o ugly_a spirit_n and_z do_v it_o the_o best_a of_o we_o at_o one_o time_n or_o other_o find_v it_o so_o but_o the_o die_a believer_n hope_n for_o deliverance_n if_o we_o can_v keep_v our_o integrity_n maintain_v our_o post_n stand_v our_o ground_n defend_v ourselves_o while_o we_o live_v we_o shall_v be_v conqueror_n take_v heart_n christian_n we_o shall_v be_v more_o than_o conqueror_n when_o we_o die_v it_o be_v true_a the_o assault_n of_o satan_n may_v be_v most_o violent_a in_o a_o die_a hour_n the_o last_o onset_n most_o furious_a and_o the_o conclude_a battle_n most_o bloody_a but_o death_n will_v decide_v the_o controversy_n end_v the_o combat_n and_o give_v we_o the_o victory_n methinks_v i_o hear_v the_o die_a christian_a thus_o encourage_v himself_o ever_o since_o the_o strong_a man_n have_v be_v turn_v out_o by_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o victorious_a grace_n of_o my_o redeemer_n i_o have_v 〈◊〉_d little_a or_o no_o peace_n this_o enemy_n this_o adversary_n of_o my_o god_n my_o redeemer_n and_o my_o soul_n have_v be_v ever_o and_o anon_o beat_v up_o my_o quarter_n many_o and_o many_o a_o time_n in_o the_o name_n and_o strength_n of_o the_o live_a god_n under_o the_o conduct_n of_o my_o bless_a and_o victorious_a jesus_n have_v i_o accept_v the_o challenge_n and_o give_v battle_n to_o these_o legion_n of_o darkness_n and_o though_o i_o have_v be_v foil_v bless_a be_v god_n i_o be_o not_o conquer_v though_o i_o have_v receive_v some_o wound_n thanks_o be_v to_o god_n none_o of_o they_o be_v mortal_a i_o yet_o live_v or_o rather_o christ_n live_v in_o i_o and_o now_o methinks_v 2d_o gâ—â—_n 2._o 2d_o i_o have_v and_o oh_o how_o delightful_a be_v it_o the_o prospect_n of_o a_o final_a and_o entire_a victory_n satan_n have_v now_o almost_o do_v his_o worst_a he_o may_v rage_v because_o now_o his_o time_n be_v short_a and_o he_o know_v it_o to_o be_v so_o but_o hold_v out_o o_o my_o soul_n stand_v thy_o ground_n resist_v a_o little_a long_o play_v the_o man_n act_v thy_o part_n well_o in_o this_o last_o combat_n and_o the_o god_n of_o 2d_o roâ—_n 10._o 2d_o peace_n shall_v tread_v satan_n under_o thy_o foot_n short_o in_o heaven_n and_o oh_o how_o near_o be_o i_o to_o that_o bless_a place_n there_o be_v no_o tempter_n no_o temptation_n no_o no_o when_o i_o be_o lodge_v in_o abraham_n bosom_n or_o rather_o in_o the_o arm_n of_o my_o bless_a jesus_n i_o be_o out_o of_o satan_n reach_n for_o ever_o when_o i_o shall_v be_v dead_a the_o devil_n game_n will_v be_v over_o this_o evil_a one_o have_v follow_v i_o from_o my_o closet_n to_o the_o church_n from_o my_o table_n to_o my_o bed_n he_o have_v ever_o stand_v at_o my_o right_a hand_n to_o resist_v i_o but_o he_o shall_v not_o dog_n my_o soul_n to_o heaven_n no_o no_o the_o purity_n and_o holiness_n of_o that_o place_n can_v admit_v the_o presence_n of_o any_o of_o these_o impure_a filthy_a and_o unclean_a spirit_n 4._o die_v christian_n hope_v to_o be_v deliver_v from_o all_o spiritual_a desertion_n and_o those_o doubt_n and_o fear_n which_o be_v consequent_a thereupon_o how_o oft_o by_o too_o too_o wilful_a fall_n and_o sin_n by_o allow_v ourselves_o in_o
sloth_n and_o negligence_n by_o our_o omission_n of_o duty_n or_o trifle_v in_o it_o by_o too_o great_a a_o conformity_n to_o the_o world_n and_o too_o easy_a a_o compliance_n with_o the_o man_n fashion_n and_o custom_n of_o it_o by_o listen_v to_o temptation_n and_o run_v upon_o the_o occasion_n of_o sin_n by_o the_o immoderate_a use_n of_o thing_n lawful_a or_o venture_v upon_o what_o be_v unlawful_a real_o in_o its_o self_n or_o at_o least_o so_o to_o we_o because_o doubtful_a how_o oft_o by_o go_v contrary_a to_o the_o light_n of_o our_o mind_n the_o check_n of_o conscience_n the_o motion_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n the_o direction_n of_o the_o word_n and_o the_o rebuke_n of_o providence_n do_v we_o even_o the_o best_a of_o we_o displease_v god_n grieve_v his_o spirit_n break_v our_o peace_n disquiet_v our_o mind_n and_o wound_v our_o own_o conscience_n and_o how_o soon_o do_v god_n by_o frown_n and_o rebuke_n by_o withdraw_v himself_o hide_v his_o face_n deny_v a_o sense_n of_o his_o love_n and_o suspend_v in_o part_n or_o in_o whole_a the_o witness_v and_o comfort_v presence_n of_o his_o spirit_n tell_v we_o he_o be_v displease_v and_o make_v we_o sensible_o know_v find_v and_o feel_v he_o be_v so_o be_v we_o not_o hereupon_o on_o a_o sudden_a leave_v in_o darkness_n to_o be_v scare_v with_o our_o own_o melancholy_n guilty_a thought_n and_o the_o black_a suggestion_n of_o satan_n the_o accuser_n of_o the_o brethren_n be_v we_o not_o bow_v down_o great_o and_o our_o soul_n not_o only_o 1â—_n rev._n 12_o 1â—_n disquiet_v but_o cast_v down_o within_o we_o be_v not_o the_o day_n gloomy_a the_o cloud_n thick_a the_o night_n very_o dark_a and_o do_v not_o the_o poor_a desert_a soul_n with_o warm_a affection_n and_o passionate_a longing_n cry_v out_o oh_o that_o i_o can_v see_v he_o do_v we_o at_o such_o a_o time_n mourn_v and_o complain_v and_o cry_v out_o of_o the_o sadness_n of_o our_o case_n to_o god_n and_o man_n be_v we_o not_o force_v in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o our_o soul_n and_o anguish_n of_o our_o spirit_n to_o say_v oh_o that_o it_o be_v with_o i_o as_o in_o month_n past_a when_o the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n be_v bright_a and_o shine_v and_o i_o converse_v with_o the_o majesty_n of_o heaven_n as_o a_o man_n with_o his_o friend_n but_o it_o be_v not_o woe_n be_v i_o it_o be_v not_o so_o now_o oh_o that_o it_o be_v lord_n when_o shall_v it_o be_v how_o oft_o do_v the_o child_n of_o light_a walk_n in_o darkness_n question_v their_o adoption_n and_o sonship_n their_o covenant-interest_n in_o and_o relation_n unto_o god_n how_o oft_o be_v there_o a_o curtain_n draw_v between_o they_o and_o heaven_n the_o face_n of_o god_n veil_v and_o the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n eclipse_v how_o oft_o do_v he_o withdraw_v and_o they_o can_v find_v wrap_v himself_o up_o in_o cloud_n and_o darkness_n and_o they_o can_v see_v he_o with_o what_o a_o pain_a heart_n grieve_a soul_n with_o what_o a_o accent_n of_o sorrow_n do_v such_o a_o one_o cry_v out_o my_o god_n my_o god_n 〈◊〉_d have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o i_o be_v 〈…〉_o 〈…〉_o wont_a to_o have_v communion_n with_o god_n in_o prayer_n to_o see_v he_o at_o a_o sacrament_n i_o have_v have_v that_o enjoyment_n of_o god_n which_o 〈◊〉_d will_v not_o have_v be_v without_o for_o all_o the_o 〈◊〉_d time_n be_v the_o sabbath_n be_v my_o best_a day_n i_o long_v for_o the_o dawn_n of_o it_o and_o with_o joy_n welcome_v the_o morning_n light_n 〈◊〉_d ordinance_n where_o my_o delight_n 〈…〉_o have_v often_o say_v how_o amiable_a be_v 〈…〉_o 〈…〉_o 〈…〉_o o_o lord_n of_o host_n my_o soul_n 〈…〉_o yea_o even_o faint_v for_o the_o court_n of_o 〈…〉_o heart_n and_o my_o flesh_n dry_v out_o 〈…〉_o god_n but_o now_o o_o my_o soul_n what_o a_o change_n be_v this_o i_o pray_v but_o he_o give_v 〈…〉_o answer_v i_o go_v to_o his_o table_n with_o this_o wish_n let_v he_o kiss_v i_o with_o the_o 〈…〉_o 〈…〉_o kiss_n of_o his_o mouth_n but_o even_o there_o month_n after_o month_n i_o do_v not_o see_v the_o king_n face_n if_o he_o be_v my_o god_n my_o father_n and_o friend_n why_o be_v it_o thus_o with_o i_o from_o how_o many_o may_v we_o hear_v such_o bitter_a complaint_n as_o these_o but_o the_o righteous_a at_o death_n have_v hope_n of_o deliverance_n from_o these_o inward_a spiritual_a and_o therefore_o most_o afflictive_a evil_n and_o such_o a_o â—â—e_z in_o the_o evening_n of_o life_n may_v say_v after_o a_o â—â—â—tle_a while_n and_o i_o shall_v no_o more_o offend_v grieve_v or_o displease_v my_o heavenly_a father_n and_o he_o will_v always_o look_v upon_o i_o with_o a_o smile_a face_n a_o favourable_a eye_n and_o a_o please_a countenance_n i_o shall_v noâ—_n see_v he_o as_o i_o now_o do_v in_o a_o glass_n 1â—_n 1_o co._n 13._o 1â—_n dark_o but_o face_n to_o face_n i_o shall_v dwell_v in_o his_o presence_n stand_v before_o his_o throne_n and_o enjoy_v his_o favour_n which_o be_v better_o than_o life_n i_o shall_v love_v god_n and_o feel_v that_o i_o love_v he_o god_n shall_v love_v i_o and_o make_v i_o know_v it_o and_o though_o i_o have_v often_o question_v both_o yet_o than_o i_o shall_v douâ—t_v of_o neither_o i_o have_v have_v many_o cloudy_a day_n disconsolate_a hour_n and_o dark_a night_n many_o sad_a thought_n perplex_v doubt_n and_o torment_a fear_n as_o to_o my_o spiritual_a and_o eternal_a state_n o_o eternity_n eternity_n how_o have_v the_o thought_n of_o it_o amaze_v do_v trouble_v i_o and_o sometime_o make_v i_o even_o tremble_v but_o in_o this_o sickness_n i_o be_o better_a satisfy_v than_o ever_o now_o my_o fear_n be_v go_v my_o doubt_n in_o great_a part_n resolve_v now_o evening_n be_v come_v and_o it_o be_v neither_o day_n nor_o night_n the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n 7._o â—â—ch_a 14._o 7._o shine_v upon_o i_o bless_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n and_o all_o that_o be_v within_o i_o bless_v his_o 1._o psal_n 103._o 1._o holy_a name_n this_o be_v but_o the_o pledge_n of_o those_o more_o full_a and_o last_a beam_n which_o shall_v scatter_v all_o my_o cloud_n what_o i_o now_o feel_v be_v but_o a_o little_a a_o very_a little_a to_o what_o i_o shall_v be_v the_o shadow_n of_o the_o evening_n stretch_v out_o upon_o i_o be_v night_n come_v it_o be_v day_n the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n make_v it_o day_n and_o bless_v be_v god_n this_o be_v but_o the_o dawn_n of_o that_o everlasting_a day_n which_o now_o be_v near_a hand_n and_o which_o will_v perfect_o and_o for_o ever_o scatter_v all_o my_o fear_n thus_o the_o righteous_a have_v hope_n in_o his_o death_n of_o a_o absolute_a freedom_n and_o final_a deliverance_n from_o these_o great_a and_o almost_o insupportable_a evil_n we_o wretched_a mortal_n we_o who_o yet_o dwell_v in_o flesh_n be_v expose_v to_o he_o can_v and_o he_o do_v hope_n that_o after_o a_o few_o hour_n he_o shall_v be_v afflict_v pester_v with_o sin_n buffet_v by_o satan_n desert_v by_o god_n no_o more_o for_o ever_o though_o he_o can_v see_v his_o lust_n actual_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n and_o die_v yet_o he_o hope_v he_o and_o his_o sin_n shall_v die_v together_o though_o satan_n may_v dog_n he_o to_o the_o utmost_a border_n of_o time_n yet_o he_o hope_v he_o shall_v not_o follow_v he_o into_o eternity_n that_o though_o some_o scruple_n may_v remain_v and_o his_o affliction_n and_o pain_n will_v not_o be_v over_o till_o death_n have_v do_v its_o work_n yet_o he_o hope_v death_n will_v put_v a_o end_n to_o all_o second_o the_o righteous_a have_v hope_n in_o his_o death_n what_o have_v he_o then_o hope_v of_o of_o a_o convoy_n of_o bless_a and_o holy_a angel_n to_o secure_v his_o passage_n to_o the_o other_o world_n man_n consist_v of_o a_o body_n and_o soul_n when_o he_o die_v a_o separation_n be_v make_v the_o body_n be_v leave_v the_o soul_n be_v go_v friend_n take_v care_n of_o the_o body_n that_o it_o may_v have_v a_o decent_a burial_n and_o true_o some_o respect_n and_o honour_n be_v due_a to_o the_o corpse_n to_o the_o very_a dust_n of_o they_o who_o sleep_n in_o jesus_n and_o even_o after_o death_n remain_v unite_v to_o he_o as_o to_o this_o the_o die_a christian_n be_v not_o much_o concern_v for_o he_o know_v his_o lord_n will_v find_v it_o at_o his_o come_n wherever_o it_o be_v lay_v but_o the_o soul_n be_v more_o noble_a his_o great_a care_n be_v for_o that_o and_o he_o hope_v angel_n will_v be_v ready_a to_o conduct_v in_o to_o the_o glorious_a and_o eternal_a mansion_n above_o holy_a and_o confirm_a angel_n who_o have_v as_o much_o good_a nature_n in_o they_o as_o they_o have_v strength_n and_o power_n be_v very_o serviceable_a to_o we_o man_n especial_o to_o
shame_n and_o at_o last_o die_v in_o horror_n and_o despair_n sickness_n and_o death_n o_o vain_a man_n will_v shake_v thy_o hope_n the_o sentence_n of_o thy_o judge_n and_o and_o the_o flame_n of_o hell_n will_v dash_v they_o hope_n may_v accompany_v thou_o while_o thou_o live_v go_v with_o thou_o to_o the_o very_a border_n of_o the_o eternal_a world_n and_o then_o at_o far_a it_o will_v bid_v farewell_n to_o thy_o amaze_a and_o tremble_a soul_n the_o time_n will_v come_v believe_v it_o sir_n the_o time_n will_v come_v when_o you_o shall_v hope_v no_o more_o no_o more_o no_o more_o for_o ever_o this_o hope_n be_v worse_a than_o none_o for_o it_o hinder_v man_n repentance_n and_o all_o the_o kindness_n it_o do_v they_o be_v first_o to_o hoodwink_a and_o then_o damn_v they_o how_o fatal_a be_v this_o hope_n a_o wicked_a man_n can_v have_v no_o good_a hope_n either_o live_v or_o die_v and_o that_o false_a hope_n he_o maintain_v and_o cherish_v in_o health_n when_o sickness_n come_v many_o time_n take_v the_o wing_n of_o the_o morning_n and_o fly_v away_o in_o a_o hour_n he_o must_v remove_v out_o of_o one_o world_n into_o another_o but_o he_o have_v no_o hope_n it_o shall_v be_v into_o a_o better_a he_o bequeath_v his_o body_n to_o the_o dust_n his_o estate_n and_o good_n to_o his_o survive_a friend_n but_o he_o can_v not_o lord_n what_o a_o agony_n must_v the_o depart_a soul_n be_v in_o with_o confidence_n commend_v his_o spirit_n into_o the_o hand_n of_o jesus_n he_o may_v hope_v his_o friend_n will_v give_v his_o body_n a_o decent_a burial_n but_o he_o have_v no_o hope_n alas_o he_o have_v no_o hope_n angel_n will_v conduct_v his_o soul_n to_o glory_n oh_o death_n death_n how_o terrible_a be_v it_o when_o there_o be_v no_o hope_n of_o a_o better_a life_n to_o awaken_v such_o let_v i_o add_v to_o die_v without_o good_a hope_n though_o it_o be_v bad_a be_v not_o all_o for_o the_o wicked_a as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o former_a part_n of_o this_o verse_n be_v drive_v away_o in_o his_o wickedness_n sad_n word_n miserable_a end_n 32._o prov._n 14._o 32._o ere_o long_o sinner_n death_n will_v grasp_v thou_o in_o its_o cold_a arm_n ere_o long_o pale_a death_n will_v sit_v in_o that_o face_n of_o thou_o that_o now_o be_v fair_a and_o ruddy_n and_o the_o seat_n of_o a_o charm_a beauty_n ere_o long_a death_n will_v shackle_v those_o foot_n which_o bring_v thou_o to_o this_o assembly_n shut_v those_o eye_n which_o be_v a_o window_n to_o let_v in_o vanity_n into_o thy_o mind_n stop_v those_o ear_n which_o have_v be_v delight_v with_o filthy_a and_o unsavoury_a discourse_n ere_o long_o death_n will_v drive_v thou_o out_o of_o the_o world_n thou_o must_v be_v confâ—â—ed_v to_o a_o narrow_a coffin_n sleep_v in_o a_o bed_n of_o dust_n under_o a_o coverlet_n of_o crawl_a worm_n but_o this_o be_v not_o all_o no_o nor_o the_o great_a part_n of_o thy_o misery_n for_o thou_o shall_v be_v drive_v away_o in_o thy_o wickedness_n go_v out_o of_o the_o world_n guilty_a and_o accompany_v with_o the_o sin_n of_o thy_o whole_a life_n death_n untie_v the_o knot_n and_o thy_o soul_n be_v go_v go_v whither_o be_v it_o go_v into_o the_o invisible_a world_n to_o the_o enlighten_v tribunal_n of_o a_o just_a impartial_a and_o inexorable_a judge_n death_n set_v open_v the_o door_n and_o thy_o immortal_a spirit_n immediate_o fly_v away_o and_o all_o thy_o sin_n like_v so_o many_o black_a and_o frightful_a devil_n hasten_v and_o post_v after_o thy_o sin_n o_o man_n thy_o sin_n mount_v and_o ascend_v as_o fast_o as_o thy_o spirit_n and_o will_v be_v at_o the_o judgment-seat_n as_o soon_o as_o it_o methinks_v a_o thought_n of_o this_o shall_v make_v thy_o heart_n ache_v thy_o lip_n quiver_n rottenness_n enter_v into_o thy_o bone_n and_o force_v thou_o to_o cry_v out_o good_a god_n whatever_o become_v of_o i_o let_v i_o not_o die_v in_o my_o sin_n a_o impenitent_a sinner_n go_v into_o eternity_n dog_v by_o devil_n and_o his_o own_o impure_a lust_n when_o he_o die_v that_o hope_v which_o with_o artifice_n and_o cunning_a he_o maintain_v in_o his_o life-time_n forsake_v his_o wretched_a and_o tremble_a soul_n in_o one_o instant_a it_o be_v go_v and_o go_v for_o ever_o follow_v he_o from_o one_o world_n to_o tother_o from_o his_o sickbed_n to_o the_o bar_n of_o god_n doleful_n hour_n infer_v ii_o do_v and_o must_v the_o righteous_a die_n then_o how_o do_v it_o concern_v we_o to_o make_v a_o good_a use_n of_o they_o while_o they_o live_v the_o righteous_a be_v the_o light_n of_o the_o world_n like_o the_o sâ—â—_n in_o the_o firmament_n profitable_a and_o beneficial_a to_o all_o though_o hereafter_o these_o wise_a virgin_n can_v supply_v we_o with_o oil_n out_o of_o their_o vessel_n to_o recruit_v our_o lamp_n and_o maintain_v the_o expire_a flame_n yet_o at_o present_a they_o may_v like_v the_o sun_n communicate_v of_o their_o light_n and_o heat_n to_o we_o how_o much_o spiritual_a good_a may_v we_o receive_v by_o they_o and_o how_o careful_a shall_v all_o be_v to_o make_v a_o wise_a improvement_n have_v you_o a_o holy_a father_n a_o godly_a mother_n who_o pray_v for_o weep_v over_o and_o daily_o instruct_v you_o harken_v to_o their_o instruction_n follow_v their_o example_n take_v their_o counsel_n for_o they_o must_v die_v that_o holy_a father_n of_o thou_o who_o with_o compassion_n and_o tenderness_n beg_v of_o thou_o to_o remember_v god_n and_o thy_o own_o soul_n that_o godly_a mother_n of_o thou_o who_o bring_v thou_o forth_o with_o pain_n and_o sorrow_n and_o be_v in_o travel_n with_o thou_o again_o till_o christ_n be_v form_v in_o 19_o gal._n 4._o 19_o thou_o must_v die_v and_o if_o thou_o do_v not_o hearken_v to_o and_o improve_v their_o serious_a reproof_n godly_a counsel_n and_o wholesome_a advice_n what_o a_o torment_n may_v the_o thought_n of_o it_o be_v when_o they_o be_v dead_a and_o go_v methinks_v i_o hear_v a_o negligent_a and_o careless_a son_n be_v late_o come_v from_o the_o grave_n of_o his_o holy_a father_n or_o godly_a mother_n in_o bitterness_n cry_v out_o god_n in_o give_v i_o such_o holy_a parent_n give_v i_o a_o great_a mercy_n but_o i_o oh_o wretched_a man_n that_o i_o be_o neither_o value_v nor_o thankful_o improve_v so_o great_a a_o blessing_n as_o shall_v and_o may_v have_v do_v my_o father_n my_o mother_n that_o be_v now_o dead_a very_o often_o and_o that_o with_o tear_n tell_v i_o of_o my_o sin_n and_o danger_n with_o abundance_n of_o kindness_n in_o the_o spirit_n of_o meekness_n reprove_v i_o for_o my_o youthful_a folly_n and_o vanity_n with_o much_o plainness_n and_o holy_a zeal_n they_o instruct_v and_o counsel_v inform_v and_o direct_v i_o they_o bring_v i_o to_o the_o solemn_a assembly_n and_o teach_v i_o at_o home_n they_o weep_v over_o i_o and_o pray_v to_o god_n for_o i_o and_o put_v i_o upon_o secret_a prayer_n and_o read_v the_o holy_a scripture_n but_o all_o this_o labour_n in_o whole_a or_o at_o least_o in_o great_a part_n have_v be_v lose_v as_o to_o i_o may_v i_o not_o have_v be_v much_o better_a may_v i_o not_o have_v have_v more_o grace_n and_o holiness_n have_v i_o improve_v this_o blessing_n i_o have_v the_o same_o advantage_n may_n the_o wicked_a and_o disobedient_a son_n say_v but_o i_o slight_v the_o instruction_n of_o my_o holy_a father_n and_o contemn_v the_o â—_z of_o my_o godly_a mother_n and_o now_o they_o be_v dead_a and_o go_v how_o likely_a be_o i_o to_o die_v in_o my_o sin_n have_v not_o the_o same_o help_n and_o advantage_n as_o i_o have_v when_o they_o be_v with_o i_o such_o reflection_n conscience_n be_v awake_v by_o the_o hand_n and_o rod_n of_o god_n may_v be_v make_v when_o such_o holy_a relation_n be_v take_v away_o to_o prevent_v which_o let_v all_o especial_o the_o child_n of_o holy_a parent_n improve_v the_o life_n and_o company_n of_o such_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v as_o to_o husband_n and_o wife_n master_n and_o servant_n etc._n etc._n labour_v to_o get_v as_o much_o good_a as_o you_o can_v by_o holy_a relation_n christian_a friend_n and_o acquaintance_n for_o these_o you_o shall_v not_o have_v always_o with_o you_o infer_v iii_o how_o great_a be_v the_o mercy_n and_o goodness_n of_o god_n to_o his_o people_n though_o they_o be_v not_o exempt_v from_o death_n death_n sound_v harsh_a the_o grave_n be_v very_o frightful_a when_o we_o think_v the_o friend_n of_o god_n the_o member_n of_o christ_n the_o favourite_n of_o heaven_n and_o the_o follower_n of_o the_o lamb_n must_v die_v be_v we_o not_o sometime_o pose_v and_o almost_o at_o a_o stand_n be_v we_o not_o puzzle_v to_o reconcile_v the_o death_n of_o such_o man_n with_o the_o goodness_n and_o love_n of_o god_n and_o those_o
tender_a bowel_n he_o have_v towards_o such_o be_v we_o not_o ready_a to_o say_v how_o and_o why_o be_v it_o that_o such_o must_v die_v since_o their_o door-post_n be_v sprinkle_v with_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o lamb_n why_o may_v why_o do_v not_o the_o destroy_a angel_n pass_v over_o they_o since_o god_n have_v such_o a_o love_n to_o delight_n in_o and_o wish_n so_o well_o to_o they_o why_o must_v they_o taste_v death_n before_o they_o can_v drink_v of_o those_o river_n of_o 9_o heb._n 2_o 9_o pleasure_n which_o be_v at_o god_n right_a hand_n forevermore_o 11._o psal_n 16._o 11._o why_o do_v not_o such_o love_n and_o mercy_n pleasure_v they_o with_o a_o easy_a and_o instantaneous_a translation_n these_o may_v be_v the_o arguing_n of_o carnal_a reason_n but_o to_o consider_v with_o what_o great_a and_o vast_a bless_a and_o glorious_a hope_n they_o die_v may_v help_v we_o to_o silence_v every_o thing_n of_o this_o kind_n why_o shall_v we_o entertain_v any_o hard_a thought_n of_o god_n or_o think_v he_o in_o the_o least_o unkind_a because_o we_o must_v first_o die_v before_o we_o can_v be_v happy_a when_o he_o have_v give_v we_o such_o sure_a and_o certain_a hope_n to_o carry_v we_o through_o the_o pain_n and_o conflict_n agony_n and_o terror_n of_o that_o hour_n when_o you_o hear_v or_o see_v that_o the_o righteous_a must_v die_v do_v you_o cry_v out_o how_o severe_a and_o inflexible_a be_v divine_a justice_n then_o remember_v they_o die_v in_o hope_n and_o cry_v out_o how_o tender_a be_v divine_a mercy_n how_o great_a be_v the_o mercy_n of_o god_n that_o he_o sweeten_v this_o cup_n with_o some_o fore-tasts_a of_o heaven_n when_o sickness_n shall_v summon_v i_o to_o die_v when_o i_o shall_v lie_v weak_a and_o pain_v on_o my_o last_o bed_n lord_n let_v i_o have_v a_o strong_a and_o unshaken_a a_o vigorous_a and_o lively_a hope_n give_v i_o in_o that_o dark_a and_o gloomy_a hour_n but_o a_o prospect_n of_o heaven_n and_o a_o assurance_n it_o shall_v be_v i_o while_o with_o one_o eye_n i_o look_v into_o the_o grave_a with_o the_o other_o let_v i_o look_v to_o heaven_n and_o be_v able_a to_o say_v yonder_o be_v a_o mansion_n for_o i_o and_o i_o will_v never_o think_v much_o that_o i_o must_v die_v o_o my_o god_n i_o will_v not_o think_v thy_o justice_n be_v too_o severe_a but_o adore_v and_o bless_v love_n and_o praise_v thou_o while_o i_o have_v strength_n and_o breathe_v that_o i_o have_v hope_n to_o comfort_v i_o in_o my_o passage_n infer_v iu._n how_o evident_a be_v it_o that_o serious_a religion_n and_o practical_a holiness_n be_v not_o a_o vain_a thing_n to_o mourn_v for_o our_o sin_n and_o repent_v of_o our_o past_a wickedness_n to_o watch_v our_o heart_n which_o have_v so_o oft_o so_o easy_o and_o fatal_o betray_v we_o to_o resist_v the_o temptation_n of_o satan_n who_o wait_v for_o a_o opportunity_n to_o destroy_v we_o to_o abstain_v from_o fleshly_a and_o sensual_a pleasure_n which_o have_v drown_v thousand_o in_o perdition_n and_o may_v ensnare_v and_o defile_v we_o to_o be_v strict_a and_o accurate_a in_o all_o our_o way_n to_o follow_v the_o direction_n of_o the_o word_n the_o conduct_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o the_o light_n of_o a_o well-informed_n conscience_n in_o all_o we_o do_v to_o be_v warm_a fervent_a and_o frequent_a in_o prayer_n both_o in_o our_o family_n and_o closet_n to_o be_v serious_a and_o reverend_a when_o ever_o we_o have_v to_o do_v with_o god_n and_o meddle_v with_o sacred_a thing_n to_o love_v our_o enemy_n and_o do_v good_a to_o all_o and_o hurt_v to_o none_o to_o deny_v self_n take_v up_o the_o cross_n and_o suffer_v rather_o than_o sin_n to_o be_v humble_a meek_a and_o condescend_v to_o govern_v our_o thought_n make_v a_o covenant_n with_o our_o eye_n and_o to_o set_v a_o watch_n on_o the_o door_n of_o our_o lip_n and_o bridle_v our_o passion_n to_o contemn_v the_o world_n and_o the_o three_o grand_a idol_n of_o it_o riches_n honour_n and_o pleasure_n to_o be_v content_v with_o little_a and_o thankful_a to_o god_n for_o any_o thing_n to_o obey_v the_o command_a and_o submit_v to_o the_o providential_a will_v of_o god_n be_v account_v by_o some_o man_n and_o those_o who_o think_v themselves_o wit_n too_o ridiculous_a and_o vain_a what_o profit_n be_v there_o in_o serve_v â—â—e_v almighty_a 15._o job_n 21._o 15._o be_v the_o language_n of_o some_o man_n tongue_n and_o more_o man_n heart_n but_o lord_n what_o mad_a and_o foolish_a talk_n be_v this_o be_v that_o vain_a which_o end_v so_o well_o and_o have_v such_o a_o happy_a issue_n at_o last_o the_o whole_a life_n of_o a_o sinner_n be_v but_o one_o continue_a vanity_n but_o one_o entire_a piece_n of_o a_o more_o solemn_a folly_n your_o cark_n and_o care_v for_o your_o pamper_v a_o die_a body_n while_o you_o neglect_v a_o immortal_a spirit_n your_o thoughtfulness_n for_o earth_n while_o you_o forget_v heaven_n your_o heap_v up_o riches_n while_o you_o lay_v up_o no_o treasure_n for_o yourselves_o in_o another_o world_n your_o purchase_v land_n and_o house_n while_o you_o do_v not_o seek_v a_o title_n to_o a_o mansion_n above_o your_o sinful_a laughter_n and_o carnal_a mirth_n your_o ridicul_v religion_n and_o make_v a_o scorn_n of_o the_o righteous_a your_o beastly_a pleasure_n and_o brutish_a delight_n be_v all_o vain_a of_o these_o we_o may_v say_v vanity_n of_o vanity_n all_o be_v vanity_n shall_v i_o come_v to_o you_o when_o you_o lie_v sick_a cold_a and_o tremble_v on_o a_o deathbed_n and_o ask_v sir_n what_o fruit_n have_v you_o of_o your_o former_a sinful_a life_n will_v you_o not_o shake_v your_o head_n and_o with_o a_o heavy_a heart_n say_v fruit_n alas_o no_o fruit_n nothing_o but_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n dreadful_a fear_n of_o a_o after_o reckon_v and_o frightful_a thought_n of_o hell_n and_o judgement_n to_o come_v but_o righteousness_n and_o powerful_a religion_n be_v no_o vain_a or_o unprofitable_a thing_n suspend_v thy_o judgement_n a_o little_a while_n stay_v till_o the_o righteous_a man_n come_v to_o the_o end_n of_o his_o journey_n behold_v he_o weak_a and_o languish_a and_o yet_o full_a of_o hope_n and_o joy_n see_v he_o look_v grim_a death_n in_o the_o face_n with_o courage_n and_o go_v out_o of_o the_o world_n in_o triumph_n hear_v he_o say_v with_o a_o pleasant_a voice_n oh_o that_o death_n will_v come_v i_o long_o i_o long_o to_o die_v and_o then_o judge_v if_o righteousness_n be_v vain_a this_o doctrine_n exemplify_v in_o the_o triumphant_a and_o joyful_a death_n of_o a_o righteous_a man_n be_v enough_o to_o convince_v the_o most_o sottish_a and_o stupid_a sinner_n that_o serious_a religion_n be_v no_o vain_a and_o empty_a thing_n infer_v v._o how_o industrious_o and_o diligent_o shall_v all_o labour_n after_o this_o righteousness_n that_o death_n be_v certain_a and_o unavoidable_a near_o at_o hand_n and_o will_v quick_o come_v i_o suppose_v you_o take_v for_o grant_v you_o be_v die_v very_o my_o friend_n you_o be_v die_a man_n and_o woman_n the_o time_n be_v come_v and_o how_o quick_o will_v it_o be_v here_o when_o you_o must_v breathe_v your_o last_o when_o neither_o the_o tear_n of_o relation_n the_o pity_n of_o friend_n the_o skill_n of_o physician_n nor_o any_o virtue_n there_o be_v in_o medicine_n can_v prolong_v life_n or_o keep_v off_o death_n lo_o this_o be_v thy_o motto_n dust_n thou_o be_v and_o to_o the_o dust_n shall_v thou_o return_v and_o shall_v not_o you_o labour_v to_o be_v such_o person_n while_o you_o live_v that_o you_o may_v have_v hope_n in_o your_o death_n to_o be_v a_o stranger_n upon_o earth_n be_v your_o character_n to_o get_v a_o hope_n of_o a_o abide_a city_n shall_v be_v your_o endeavour_n and_o this_o can_v be_v have_v without_o gospel-righteousness_n it_o be_v not_o a_o superficial_a sorrow_n and_o slight_a repentance_n for_o your_o past_a sin_n a_o few_o good_a thought_n or_o wish_n a_o few_o cold_a and_o lifeless_a prayer_n in_o the_o church_n or_o closet_n it_o be_v not_o a_o escape_v the_o gross_a pollution_n of_o the_o flesh_n or_o do_v some_o act_n of_o charity_n and_o justice_n sobriety_n and_o temperance_n that_o will_v be_v a_o sufficient_a ground_n of_o hope_n in_o a_o die_a hour_n it_o be_v nothing_o short_a of_o a_o through_o universal_a change_n of_o heart_n and_o life_n nothing_o short_a of_o a_o supernatural_a principle_n in_o the_o heart_n exert_v its_o self_n in_o suitable_a action_n in_o the_o life_n will_v warrant_v and_o legitimate_a your_o hope_n and_o oh_o how_o speedy_o and_o diligent_o shall_v every_o one_o labour_n after_o it_o if_o you_o will_v have_v hope_n in_o your_o death_n you_o must_v solemn_o repent_v of_o all_o your_o sin_n that_o heart_n of_o thou_o which_o be_v as_o hard_a as_o a_o rock_n must_v be_v
and_o clear_a evidence_n there_o be_v of_o a_o future_a state_n and_o though_o satan_n may_v raise_v battery_n against_o our_o faith_n yet_o let_v we_o defend_v it_o and_o pray_v to_o god_n it_o may_v never_o fail_v let_v faith_n often_o travel_v into_o yonder_o eternal_a world_n send_v it_o as_o a_o spy_n to_o take_v a_o view_n of_o the_o heavenly_a canaan_n and_o firm_o believe_v the_o report_n it_o bring_v back_o for_o our_o faith_n must_v be_v steadfast_a if_o ever_o we_o will_v have_v our_o hope_n unshaken_a second_o walk_v close_o with_o god_n and_o take_v heed_n of_o all_o know_v wilful_a and_o presumptuous_a sin_n have_v solemn_o dedicate_v yourselves_o to_o the_o glory_n and_o service_n of_o the_o bless_a trinity_n father_n son_n and_o spirit_n walk_v according_a to_o that_o dedication_n watch_v against_o every_o thing_n that_o may_v give_v a_o wound_n to_o your_o sincerity_n or_o cause_v you_o to_o question_v it_o if_o you_o will_v have_v hope_n in_o your_o death_n live_v according_a to_o your_o character_n righteous_a person_n what_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o your_o sloth_n and_o negligence_n the_o consequent_a of_o your_o harken_v to_o sin_n and_o comply_v with_o temptation_n but_o perplex_v jealousy_n and_o torment_a suspicion_n blot_a evidence_n and_o languish_a hope_n want_v of_o assurance_n and_o the_o heavenly_a joy_n that_o flow_v from_o thence_o be_o i_o in_o a_o state_n of_o grace_n and_o do_v i_o belong_v to_o god_n will_v god_n reward_v such_o poor_a and_o mean_a performance_n with_o heaven_n be_v not_o my_o hope_n vain_a and_o only_o the_o counterfeit_n of_o that_o which_o be_v in_o true_a christian_n shall_v i_o ever_o be_v happy_a or_o may_v i_o venture_v to_o hope_n i_o shall_v be_v the_o disconsolate_a reason_n of_o the_o careless_a christian_a upon_o the_o neglect_n of_o duty_n and_o commission_n of_o sin_n it_o be_v thus_o and_o have_v not_o some_o of_o you_o find_v it_o so_o wilful_a and_o presumptuous_a sin_n will_v raise_v black_a and_o dark_a cloud_n between_o you_o and_o heaven_n these_o cloud_n may_v eclipse_v the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n at_o present_a and_o break_v and_o fall_v down_o in_o terrible_a storm_n and_o tempest_n in_o the_o evening_n what_o a_o dreadful_a change_n do_v holy_a david_n find_v in_o himself_o after_o his_o unhappy_a and_o scandalous_a fall_n how_o do_v it_o damp_n his_o joy_n blot_v his_o evidence_n and_o stab_v his_o hope_n poor_a man_n he_o be_v wrap_v up_o in_o cloud_n and_o darkness_n and_o in_o great_a distress_n and_o agony_n of_o soul_n cry_v to_o god_n lord_n restore_v to_o i_o the_o joy_n of_o thy_o salvation_n 12._o psal_n 51._o 12._o and_o uphold_v i_o with_o thy_o free_a spirit_n on_o the_o contrary_a a_o holy_a obedient_a life_n a_o strict_a and_o circumspect_a walk_v with_o god_n will_v both_o warrant_n and_o confirm_v our_o hope_n heaven_n be_v promise_v to_o the_o obedient_a or_o in_o the_o language_n of_o the_o the_o text_n to_o the_o righteous_a and_o every_o act_n of_o sincere_a obedience_n will_v enable_v i_o to_o see_v my_o right_n to_o the_o promise_n and_o apply_v it_o to_o myself_o and_o a_o constant_a and_o persevere_v obedience_n will_v be_v accompany_v with_o a_o full_a assurance_n of_o hope_n unto_o the_o end_n holiness_n 11._o â—eâ—_n 6._o 11._o of_o heart_n and_o life_n will_v furnish_v i_o with_o a_o answer_n to_o all_o my_o doubt_n and_o fear_n afford_v i_o comfort_v amid_o all_o my_o sad_a jealousy_n and_o perplexity_n of_o spirit_n strengthen_v i_o to_o look_v as_o far_o as_o heaven_n and_o enable_v i_o to_o read_v my_o name_n write_v there_o our_o hope_n as_o well_o as_o our_o faith_n without_o work_n will_v be_v dead_a but_o a_o strong_a and_o lively_a a_o certain_a and_o confirm_a hope_n will_v be_v the_o issue_n of_o a_o holy_a and_o obedient_a life_n it_o will_v entitle_v we_o to_o the_o promise_n and_o warrant_v our_o hope_n of_o the_o reward_n will_v you_o then_o have_v hope_n in_o your_o death_n mortify_v sin_n subdue_v corruption_n and_o crucify_v the_o old_a man_n keep_v up_o the_o government_n of_o grace_n and_o the_o authority_n of_o christ_n in_o your_o soul_n watch_v against_o snare_n and_o temptation_n keep_v your_o garment_n undefiled_a and_o yourselves_o unspottep_v remember_v every_o wilful_a sin_n wound_v your_o hope_n three_o if_o through_o the_o strength_n of_o corruption_n and_o violence_n of_o temptation_n you_o chance_v to_o miscarry_v and_o fall_v endeavour_v to_o rise_v again_o by_o a_o solemn_a serious_a and_o speedy_a repentance_n we_o thanks_o be_v to_o god_n be_v not_o under_o the_o law_n which_o require_v a_o sinless_a spotless_a obedience_n as_o the_o condition_n of_o life_n but_o under_o the_o gospel_n of_o the_o meek_a and_o merciful_a jesus_n which_o require_v and_o admit_v of_o repentance_n and_o whenever_o we_o have_v wound_v ourselves_o by_o sin_n it_o be_v our_o interest_n and_o wisdom_n to_o betake_v ourselves_o to_o this_o remedy_n though_o you_o can_v keep_v yourselves_o innocent_a yet_o be_v sure_a you_o do_v not_o live_v impenitent_a if_o you_o do_v defile_v your_o garment_n in_o one_o instant_a be_v sure_a you_o wash_v they_o with_o a_o flood_n of_o penitential_a tear_n the_o next_o keep_v conscience_n wakeful_a and_o tender_a that_o it_o may_v sharp_o reprove_v you_o when_o you_o do_v amiss_o and_o when_o conscience_n look_v upon_o you_o as_o christ_n do_v upon_o peter_n do_v you_o also_o go_v out_o 75._o mat._n 26._o 75._o and_o weep_v bitter_o let_v your_o repentance_n be_v serious_a and_o solemn_a with_o blush_v and_o shame_n confusion_n and_o sorrow_n with_o hearty_a sigh_n and_o groan_n with_o a_o break_a heart_n and_o contrite_a spirit_n with_o a_o bleed_a soul_n and_o melt_a affection_n with_o all_o the_o sign_n of_o a_o gospel-repentance_n and_o unfeigned_a remorse_n confess_v and_o bewail_v your_o late_a sin_n or_o sin_n before_o god_n let_v your_o confession_n be_v free_a and_o not_o force_v particular_a and_o not_o general_a and_o the_o more_o to_o affect_v melt_v and_o humble_v you_o aggravate_v your_o sin_n with_o the_o several_a circumstance_n which_o do_v attend_v the_o commission_n of_o it_o and_o then_o beg_v of_o god_n to_o pardon_v you_o plead_v christian_n plead_v as_o for_o thy_o life_n that_o that_o sin_n may_v not_o eclipse_v the_o light_n of_o his_o countenance_n deprive_v thou_o of_o the_o comfort_v and_o witness_v presence_n of_o his_o spirit_n that_o it_o may_v not_o prove_v either_o the_o damnation_n of_o thy_o soul_n or_o the_o destruction_n of_o thy_o hope_n and_o do_v all_o this_o speedy_o while_o the_o wound_n be_v fresh_a and_o green_a before_o it_o rankle_v and_o putrify_v while_o you_o delay_v your_o repentance_n your_o heart_n will_v grow_v more_o hard_a your_o conscience_n more_o insensible_a and_o the_o neglect_a bruise_n which_o you_o get_v by_o your_o fall_n will_v grow_v worse_o and_o worse_o and_o if_o it_o be_v not_o timely_o look_v after_o may_v prove_v the_o death_n of_o all_o your_o hope_n after_o the_o heat_n and_o hurry_v of_o the_o day_n do_v conscience_n in_o the_o cool_a of_o the_o evening_n cite_v thou_o to_o make_v thy_o appearance_n in_o its_o court_n summon_v thou_o by_o some_o sudden_a rebuke_n and_o surprise_v terror_n to_o hold_v up_o thy_o guilty_a hand_n at_o its_o tribunal_n as_o soon_o as_o ever_o this_o domestic_a judge_n read_v the_o bill_n of_o indictment_n and_o bring_v the_o bloody_a charge_n against_o thou_o betake_v thyself_o to_o a_o serious_a repentance_n revoke_v retract_v and_o wipe_v out_o thy_o sin_n by_o a_o immediate_a act_n of_o repentance_n it_o be_v true_a it_o be_v infinite_o better_a to_o be_v righteous_a person_n who_o need_v no_o repentance_n i._n e._n to_o be_v guilty_a of_o as_o few_o sinful_a 7._o luk._n 15._o 7._o miscarriage_n as_o we_o can_v but_o in_o case_n we_o do_v fall_v we_o have_v this_o remedy_n at_o hand_n and_o we_o must_v use_v it_o if_o i_o sin_v in_o the_o day_n i_o ought_v to_o go_v and_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n and_o my_o own_o conscience_n before_o night_n if_o we_o take_v this_o course_n our_o hope_n which_o be_v wither_v languish_a and_o die_v like_o grass_n scorch_v with_o the_o heat_n of_o the_o burn_a sun_n be_v water_v with_o these_o shower_n of_o penitential_a tear_n may_v revive_v sprout_v forth_o and_o flourish_v again_o and_o be_v fresh_a in_o the_o very_a evening_n this_o be_v the_o way_n to_o have_v great_a peace_n in_o life_n and_o at_o death_n four_o daily_a exercise_n faith_n in_o christ_n especial_o as_o crucify_a and_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a christ_n by_o his_o bloodshed_n and_o death_n by_o his_o passion_n and_o the_o sacrifice_n of_o himself_o on_o the_o cross_n have_v bear_v the_o curse_n of_o the_o law_n satisfy_v divine_a justice_n and_o quench_v those_o flame_n of_o wrath_n we_o have_v kindle_v he_o have_v
expiate_v our_o sin_n conquer_v the_o devil_n and_o disarm_v death_n he_o pay_v our_o ransom_n redeem_v we_o from_o hell_n which_o we_o can_v hardly_o think_v of_o without_o horror_n and_o tremble_a and_o purchase_v heaven_n where_o we_o long_a and_o desire_v to_o be_v he_o have_v open_v the_o gate_n of_o heaven_n and_o invite_v and_o beckon_v we_o to_o enter_v in_o and_o oh_o how_o powerful_a be_v the_o thought_n of_o a_o weep_a bleed_a groan_a and_o die_a jesus_n to_o revive_v and_o recover_v the_o die_a hope_n of_o poor_a sinner_n do_v i_o stand_v amaze_v at_o the_o thought_n of_o my_o guilt_n overwhelm_v with_o the_o sight_n of_o my_o sin_n terrify_v with_o apprehension_n of_o divine_a severity_n and_o justice_n do_v i_o in_o the_o depth_n of_o a_o melancholy_a grief_n cry_v out_o my_o hope_n be_v go_v woe_n be_v i_o my_o hope_n be_v go_v can_v there_o be_v any_o happiness_n any_o heaven_n for_o such_o a_o wretch_n as_o i_o be_o how_o can_v i_o how_o dare_v i_o hope_v oh_o that_o i_o can_v hope_v but_o alas_o the_o law_n curse_n and_o condemn_v i_o and_o i_o o_o miserable_a man_n have_v little_a or_o no_o hope_n i_o will_v think_v of_o christ_n our_o passover_n 7._o 1_o â—or_a 5._o 7._o sacrifice_v for_o we_o in_o this_o case_n what_o be_v to_o be_v do_v shall_v i_o sink_v under_o the_o burden_n abandon_v all_o hope_n indulge_v my_o sorrow_n and_o fear_n and_o give_v way_n to_o a_o self-tormenting_a despair_n no_o i_o will_v go_v to_o mount_v calvary_n and_o set_v myself_o at_o the_o foot_n of_o my_o redeemer_n cross_a i_o will_v often_o look_v up_o to_o a_o bleed_a and_o die_v jesus_n think_v what_o he_o suffer_v for_o who_o and_o for_o what_o end_n and_o then_o i_o will_v embrace_v this_o die_a jesus_n in_o the_o arm_n of_o my_o faith_n and_o after_o this_o how_o soon_o will_v hope_n begin_v to_o stir_v christ_n die_v on_o the_o cross_n and_o christ_n live_v in_o the_o heart_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o our_o hope_n and_o thanks_o be_v to_o god_n it_o be_v such_o a_o foundation_n as_o can_v be_v shake_v i_o add_v further_o it_o be_v infinite_o useful_a to_o consider_v and_o act_v faith_n in_o christ_n as_o rise_v from_o the_o dead_a have_v our_o lord_n jesus_n only_o die_v and_o not_o rise_v again_o have_v he_o be_v yet_o sleep_v in_o the_o grave_a as_o death_n eternal_a prisoner_n have_v he_o not_o after_o a_o little_a time_n revive_v and_o rose_n and_o lâ—ved_v again_o all_o our_o hope_n must_v have_v be_v bury_v with_o he_o in_o the_o same_o grave_a but_o though_o he_o be_v dead_a he_o be_v alive_a and_o life_n for_o evermore_o 18._o rev._n 1._o 18._o and_o to_o eye_v he_o as_o rise_v be_v very_o serviceable_a to_o quicken_v our_o hope_n how_o full_o even_o beyond_o all_o possibility_n of_o doubt_v do_v the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n assure_v we_o that_o his_o death_n be_v valid_a his_o sacrifice_n accept_v our_o debt_n pay_v and_o justice_n satisfy_v that_o he_o do_v all_o that_o be_v necessary_a to_o expiate_v our_o sin_n and_o finish_v the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n before_o he_o give_v up_o the_o ghost_n and_o die_v on_o the_o cross_n with_o his_o last_o with_o his_o die_a breath_n he_o cry_v out_o it_o be_v finish_v and_o be_v not_o his_o resurrection_n 30._o joh._n 19_o 30._o a_o full_a convince_a and_o undeniable_a evidence_n of_o the_o truth_n of_o that_o say_n do_v justice_n release_v and_o divine_a power_n bring_v he_o out_o of_o prison_n do_v god_n give_v he_o a_o open_a and_o public_a acquittance_n and_o be_v there_o any_o ground_n to_o suspect_v the_o payment_n of_o what_o we_o owe_v and_o he_o undertake_v to_o satisfy_v for_o may_v we_o not_o from_o hence_o conclude_v to_o our_o unspeakable_a comfort_n encouragement_n and_o joy_v the_o efficacy_n of_o his_o death_n the_o validity_n of_o his_o suffering_n and_o the_o perfection_n of_o his_o sacrifice_n moreover_o do_v not_o the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n discover_v the_o possibility_n of_o we_o nay_o be_v it_o not_o the_o cause_n and_o reason_n the_o earnest_n and_o pledge_v of_o it_o do_v he_o roll_v away_o the_o stone_n from_o his_o own_o sepulchre_n and_o can_v he_o want_v power_n to_o roll_v it_o away_o from_o the_o grave_n of_o his_o people_n be_v the_o head_n rise_v and_o now_o in_o heaven_n and_o shall_v the_o member_n always_o be_v the_o prisoner_n of_o death_n be_v he_o rise_v as_o the_o first_o 23._o 1_o co._n 15._o 23._o fruit_n and_o shall_v there_o not_o be_v a_o harvest_n at_o the_o end_n of_o the_o world_n oh_o what_o influence_n have_v the_o resurrection_n of_o christ_n upon_o our_o hope_n as_o we_o be_v christian_n therefore_o we_o be_v say_v to_o be_v beget_v again_o 2._o 1_o pet._n 1._o 2._o to_o a_o lively_a hope_n by_o the_o resurrection_n of_o jesus_n christ_n from_o the_o dead_a and_o god_n raise_v he_o 21._o 21._o up_o from_o the_o dead_a that_o our_o faith_n and_o hope_n may_v be_v in_o god_n a_o daily_a and_o lively_a exercise_n of_o faith_n in_o christ_n as_o crucify_a and_o rise_v will_v contribute_v very_o much_o to_o the_o strength_n life_n and_o vigour_n of_o our_o hope_n five_o beg_v of_o god_n to_o fill_v you_o with_o and_o give_v you_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o beget_v and_o nourish_v it_o in_o you_o we_o can_v have_v no_o good_a and_o solid_a well-grounded_n and_o last_a hope_n except_o it_o be_v give_v we_o from_o above_o we_o can_v get_v it_o ourselves_o we_o must_v be_v beget_v to_o it_o it_o do_v not_o grow_v and_o spring_v up_o of_o itself_o but_o must_v be_v plant_v in_o we_o by_o a_o divine_a hand_n and_o if_o it_o be_v not_o water_v too_o by_o the_o same_o hand_n how_o soon_o will_v it_o wither_v and_o die_v if_o we_o have_v good_a 16._o 2_o thos_n â—_o 16._o hope_n we_o have_v it_o through_o grace_n and_o as_o god_n gift_n it_o be_v nothing_o but_o the_o breath_n of_o god_n can_v scatter_v those_o fog_n and_o mist_n which_o darken_v our_o soul_n and_o cloud_v our_o hope_n if_o we_o be_v without_o hope_n let_v we_o look_v up_o to_o god_n for_o it_o if_o our_o hope_n decline_v and_o wither_v if_o that_o which_o remain_v be_v ready_a 2._o rev._n 3._o 2._o to_o die_v let_v we_o beg_v of_o he_o his_o holy_a spirit_n to_o quicken_v and_o recover_v it_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n work_v grace_n and_o then_o enable_v the_o soul_n to_o see_v it_o and_o then_o help_v he_o to_o rejoice_v in_o hope_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n oh_o 2._o rom._n 5_o 2._o how_o soon_o can_v he_o scatter_v those_o fear_n that_o torment_v we_o answer_v those_o doubt_n which_o for_o many_o year_n have_v be_v unresolved_a and_o fill_v that_o heart_n with_o hope_n which_o be_v almost_o swallow_v up_o of_o despair_n how_o necessary_a be_v frequent_a fervent_a prayer_n to_o keep_v our_o hope_n alive_a if_o you_o want_v go_v to_o god_n for_o it_o fall_v on_o thy_o knee_n and_o say_v i_o have_v hear_v and_o lord_n i_o believe_v there_o be_v a_o heaven_n and_o through_o grace_n it_o be_v possible_a to_o i_o even_o to_o i_o i_o see_v many_o of_o my_o fellow_n christian_n with_o who_o i_o pray_v hear_v and_o daily_o converse_v live_v in_o the_o joyful_a hope_n and_o expectation_n of_o it_o but_o i_o be_o full_a of_o doubt_n and_o fear_n lord_n i_o have_v little_a or_o no_o hope_n and_o if_o death_n shall_v come_v while_o matter_n be_v thus_o with_o i_o how_o shall_v i_o ever_o be_v able_a to_o die_v it_o be_v bad_a to_o live_v but_o lord_n its_o worse_a to_o die_v without_o hope_n oh_o for_o hope_n oh_o for_o a_o lively_a hope_n of_o heaven_n oh_o that_o on_o my_o deathbed_n when_o i_o shall_v have_v no_o hope_n of_o life_n i_o may_v have_v hope_n of_o glory_n oh_o give_v i_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o scatter_v my_o fear_n resolve_v my_o doubt_n calm_v my_o conscience_n and_o enliven_v my_o hope_n whatever_o i_o be_o deny_v while_o i_o live_v lord_n let_v i_o have_v hope_n at_o last_o let_v this_o prayer_n be_v hear_v now_o and_o full_o answer_v when_o a_o die_a hour_n come_v six_o frequent_o and_o serious_o examine_v the_o groâ—â—â—_n and_o reason_n of_o your_o hope_n many_o take_v up_o their_o hope_n upon_o very_o slight_a and_o insufficient_a ground_n and_o the_o least_o blast_n of_o affliction_n blow_v down_o these_o castle_n thâ—y_v build_v in_o the_o air_n many_o time_n their_o hope_n be_v like_o jonah_n gourd_n which_o 〈…〉_o joâ—_n 4â—_n 〈…〉_o spring_v up_o at_o night_n and_o wither_v the_o next_o morning_n a_o sound_a hope_n be_v the_o fruit_n of_o many_o prayer_n and_o tear_n much_o watchfulness_n and_o holy_a walk_n and_o we_o have_v reason_n to_o suspect_v that_o hope_n we_o come_v easy_o and_o quick_o by_o such_o a_o
myself_o in_o a_o solemn_a manner_n to_o be_v a_o follower_n of_o they_o so_o far_o as_o they_o be_v follower_n of_o christ_n when_o a_o holy_a father_n or_o mother_n die_v methinks_v this_o be_v the_o farewell_n language_n i_o have_v resign_v and_o devote_a myself_o to_o god_n and_o by_o his_o grace_n i_o have_v be_v enable_v in_o some_o measure_n to_o live_v suitable_o to_o such_o a_o state_n it_o be_v true_a i_o have_v have_v my_o imperfection_n and_o fail_n many_o infirmity_n have_v attend_v i_o which_o i_o hearty_o bewail_v and_o unfeigned_o lament_v but_o i_o have_v thanks_o be_v to_o god_n i_o have_v the_o testimony_n of_o my_o conscience_n i_o have_v be_v sincere_a and_o upright_o and_o now_o at_o last_o god_n be_v beginning_n to_o give_v i_o the_o reward_n of_o a_o holy_a life_n i_o have_v have_v in_o this_o sickness_n much_o from_o god_n and_o i_o hope_v for_o more_o i_o be_o full_a i_o be_o full_a of_o joy_n i_o long_o i_o long_o to_o be_v go_v will_v god_n my_o work_n be_v do_v and_o i_o be_v go_v religion_n be_v not_o a_o vain_a thing_n and_o now_o i_o find_v it_o be_v not_o i_o have_v serve_v a_o good_a master_n i_o have_v be_v he_o i_o have_v live_v as_o his_o and_o now_o upon_o a_o deathbed_n he_o treat_v i_o as_o his_o own_o as_o a_o friend_n as_o a_o servant_n nay_o even_o as_o a_o child_n i_o do_v not_o repent_v of_o my_o prayer_n and_o tear_n my_o watch_v against_o and_o wrestle_a with_o sin_n my_o circumspect_a walk_n and_o my_o holy_a life_n of_o any_o of_o the_o pain_n i_o take_v the_o endeavour_n i_o use_v to_o be_v true_o religious_a repent_v no_o no_o i_o do_v not_o i_o thank_v god_n for_o hâ—s_n grace_v bestow_v on_o i_o and_o that_o his_o grace_n be_v not_o altogether_o in_o vain_a though_o i_o rely_v only_o on_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o desire_v to_o be_v find_v and_o accept_v in_o he_o yet_o i_o do_v and_o can_v rejoice_v that_o my_o work_n prove_v my_o faith_n to_o be_v more_o than_o a_o dead_a one_o my_o fear_n be_v go_v my_o doubt_n be_v answer_v my_o peace_n be_v settle_v my_o conscience_n be_v quiet_a my_o joy_n full_a and_o i_o can_v die_v and_o now_o by_o these_o my_o last_o comfort_n by_o these_o my_o die_a hope_n i_o beseech_v beg_v of_o charge_n and_o conjure_v you_o o_o my_o dear_a child_n who_o i_o shall_v leave_v in_o a_o wicked_a world_n to_o serve_v please_v and_o honour_n god_n what_o errata_n there_o have_v be_v in_o my_o life_n let_v they_o be_v correct_v and_o amend_v in_o you_o and_o wherein_o grace_n have_v enable_v i_o to_o be_v a_o follower_n of_o christ_n do_v you_o be_v follower_n of_o i_o i_o now_o leave_v you_o to_o go_v to_o the_o father_n but_o this_o do_v and_o god_n be_v with_o you_o amen_o when_o holy_a relation_n be_v snatch_v away_o dead_a and_o go_v what_o do_v more_o near_o concern_v they_o who_o be_v leave_v than_o to_o study_v and_o imitate_v their_o holy_a life_n to_o tread_v in_o their_o step_n follow_v their_o example_n and_o write_v after_o their_o copy_n oh_o what_o a_o laudable_a ambition_n be_v it_o to_o strive_v who_o shall_v come_v near_o to_o the_o original_a and_o who_o copy_n shall_v be_v fair_a four_o another_o duty_n incumbent_a on_o we_o be_v to_o be_v more_o speedy_a serious_a and_o solemn_a in_o make_v preparation_n for_o our_o own_o departure_n thought_n of_o death_n shall_v be_v serious_a lively_a and_o affect_v and_o it_o be_v our_o sin_n and_o folly_n if_o any_o of_o they_o be_v cold_a flat_a dull_a and_o ineffectual_a death_n carry_v that_o awful_a sound_n it_o be_v of_o that_o infinite_a concern_v and_o importance_n that_o every_o view_n thought_n and_o glance_n shall_v be_v improve_v by_o we_o we_o shall_v neither_o think_v nor_o speak_v of_o this_o solemn_a and_o weighty_a thing_n death_n without_o concern_v but_o alas_o while_o we_o only_o entertain_v ourselves_o with_o mere_a contontemâ—â—ation_n and_o naked_a speculation_n how_o little_a do_v the_o best_a of_o we_o advance_v in_o real_a piety_n how_o seldom_o be_v it_o that_o these_o thought_n make_v any_o deep_a through_o and_o last_a impression_n upon_o our_o heart_n perhaps_o they_o scare_v and_o terrify_v we_o at_o present_a and_o produce_v some_o short-lived_a pang_n of_o a_o gasp_a devotion_n but_o how_o few_o be_v the_o better_a for_o walk_v among_o grave_n and_o tomb_n by_o reason_n of_o a_o crowd_n of_o worldly_a business_n secular_a affair_n present_a prosperity_n and_o flatter_a hope_n of_o its_o continuance_n through_o vain_a sport_n and_o foolish_a pastime_n carnal_a mirth_n and_o sensual_a joy_n the_o crafty_a insinuation_n of_o a_o subtle_a devil_n and_o the_o fly_v suggestion_n of_o a_o deceitful_a heart_n most_o of_o these_o thought_n come_v short_a of_o that_o end_n they_o be_v proper_a to_o attain_v how_o few_o alas_o how_o few_o in_o this_o die_a world_n of_o we_o which_o every_o day_n and_o hour_n be_v change_v its_o inhabitant_n be_v reform_v amend_v and_o make_v better_o do_v it_o they_o love_v the_o world_n pursue_v vanity_n follow_v their_o pleasure_n neglect_v duty_n forget_v god_n and_o themselves_o have_v they_o not_o as_o strong_a a_o appetite_n after_o the_o little_a thing_n of_o time_n and_o be_v not_o their_o affection_n to_o the_o great_a thing_n of_o eternity_n as_o cold_a and_o flat_a as_o ever_o but_o if_o it_o be_v so_o when_o we_o think_v of_o death_n shall_v it_o be_v so_o after_o we_o have_v see_v it_o and_o god_n have_v be_v hold_v the_o frightful_a picture_n of_o it_o before_o our_o eye_n if_o this_o will_v affect_v and_o awaken_v the_o lord_n pity_v we_o what_o will_n when_o a_o near_a and_o dear_a relation_n be_v go_v the_o live_a shall_v prepare_v to_o follow_v and_o if_o such_o a_o one_o die_v in_o hope_n it_o shall_v add_v life_n and_o vigour_n to_o our_o endeavour_n for_o in_o they_o we_o see_v that_o to_o be_v prepare_v be_v no_o impossible_a thing_n after_o such_o a_o providence_n it_o be_v seasonable_a adviseable_a and_o may_v be_v very_o profitable_a and_o useful_a to_o make_v this_o ensue_a reflection_n i_o be_o but_o poor_a dust_n a_o crawl_a worm_n breathe_v clay_n a_o sinful_a creature_n i_o must_v certain_o and_o i_o may_v quick_o die_v after_o a_o few_o more_o moment_n and_o hour_n i_o may_v after_o a_o few_o more_o week_n and_o year_n i_o must_v ere_o long_o alas_o in_o a_o little_a little_a time_n it_o will_v be_v with_o i_o as_o it_o now_o be_v with_o this_o near_a and_o dear_a relation_n of_o i_o my_o breath_n will_v fail_v my_o pulse_n be_v low_a my_o tongue_n falter_v my_o countenance_n change_n my_o visage_n will_v be_v mar_v my_o look_n will_v be_v frightful_a and_o my_o body_n cold_a and_o stiff_a it_o be_v he_o or_o her_o turn_n to_o die_v now_o ere_o long_o it_o will_v be_v i_o may_v not_o i_o be_v the_o next_o person_n that_o fall_v sick_a the_o next_o time_n this_o grave_n be_v open_v may_v it_o not_o be_v to_o receive_v i_o the_o next_o funeral_n out_o of_o this_o family_n may_v it_o not_o be_v i_o the_o next_o arrow_n that_o be_v shoot_v may_v it_o not_o glance_v by_o other_o strike_v i_o and_o leave_v i_o dead_a on_o the_o spot_n do_v i_o think_v of_o live_v many_o year_n that_o it_o will_v be_v a_o long_a time_n before_o my_o present_a lease_n be_v expire_v vain_a thought_n do_v i_o talk_v of_o another_o year_n or_o day_n this_o may_v be_v my_o last_o and_o for_o aught_o i_o know_v it_o will_v be_v so_o and_o be_v it_o not_o o_o my_o soul_n my_o grand_a duty_n my_o great_a concern_n and_o ought_v it_o not_o to_o be_v my_o chief_a care_n to_o make_v my_o peace_n with_o god_n to_o obtain_v the_o pardon_n of_o my_o sin_n and_o a_o interest_n in_o christ_n to_o get_v grace_n wrought_v and_o the_o evidence_n of_o it_o that_o i_o may_v die_v in_o hope_n that_o on_o a_o deathbed_n i_o may_v firm_o depend_v on_o the_o mercy_n of_o god_n in_o my_o sorrowful_a moment_n trust_v in_o the_o merit_n of_o christ_n and_o with_o my_o last_o breath_n commit_v my_o soul_n to_o the_o care_n of_o my_o redeemer_n with_o faith_n and_o confidence_n say_v as_o some_o of_o the_o last_o word_n i_o shall_v ever_o speak_v in_o this_o world_n lord_n jesus_n receive_v my_o spirit_n 59_o act._n 7._o 59_o be_v one_o dead_a and_o another_o dead_a be_v my_o father_n or_o my_o mother_n my_o husband_n or_o my_o wife_n dead_a and_o shall_v not_o i_o prepare_v for_o the_o evil_a day_n that_o be_v come_v apace_o and_o will_v be_v quick_o here_o in_o that_o day_n in_o that_o moment_n i_o and_o my_o dear_a friend_n must_v part_v in_o that_o moment_n my_o soul_n and_o body_n must_v be_v divorce_v in_o that_o moment_n awful_a
thought_n my_o soul_n must_v go_v to_o judgement_n stand_v at_o the_o bar_n of_o that_o god_n who_o purity_n be_v untainted_a who_o holiness_n be_v unspotted_a who_o justice_n be_v impartial_a who_o power_n be_v irresistible_a who_o truth_n be_v invariable_a who_o anger_n be_v as_o a_o flame_a fire_n who_o glory_n be_v amaze_a who_o majesty_n be_v tremendous_a and_o who_o sentence_n will_v be_v righteous_a final_a and_o irreversible_a and_o shall_v i_o be_v vain_a and_o worldly_a slothful_a and_o negligent_a careless_a and_o secure_a merry_a and_o sportive_a when_o i_o may_v have_v such_o a_o speedy_a summons_n shall_v i_o dare_v to_o be_v so_o with_o the_o last_o groan_n of_o my_o die_a father_n or_o mother_n in_o my_o ear_n when_o the_o language_n thereof_o be_v o_o my_o child_n prepare_v to_o follow_v i_o when_o ientered_a the_o dark_a and_o silent_a chamber_n stand_v by_o the_o bedside_n of_o my_o die_a father_n of_o my_o depart_a mother_n when_o i_o see_v the_o last_o breath_n and_o what_o a_o change_n one_o minute_n make_v when_o i_o hear_v the_o last_o sob_n and_o groan_n the_o sight_n of_o my_o eye_n and_o the_o hear_n of_o my_o ear_n do_v affect_v my_o heart_n every_o thing_n i_o then_o see_v and_o hear_v make_v some_o impression_n upon_o i_o my_o thought_n of_o death_n eternity_n and_o a_o world_n to_o come_v be_v more_o serious_a affect_v and_o move_v than_o at_o other_o time_n when_o i_o see_v with_o what_o peace_n and_o comfort_n hope_v and_o joy_n they_o die_v then_o think_v i_o with_o myself_o lord_n what_o be_v grace_n christ_n and_o pardon_v of_o sin_n thy_o favour_n love_n and_o hope_v of_o heaven_n worth_a oh_o that_o i_o may_v thus_o die_v and_o shall_v these_o thought_n die_v and_o come_v to_o nothing_o when_o my_o dead_a be_v bury_v out_o of_o my_o sight_n shall_v i_o forget_v their_o hope_n and_o my_o own_o wish_n purpose_n and_o resolution_n when_o their_o funeral_n be_v over_o shall_v my_o care_n to_o provide_v for_o my_o own_o be_v over_o too_o lord_n revive_v these_o thought_n and_o let_v they_o not_o wear_v off_o have_v see_v the_o happy_a death_n the_o comfortable_a end_n of_o so_o near_o and_o dear_a a_o relation_n i_o hope_v i_o shall_v wise_o improve_v this_o memento_n of_o my_o own_o mortality_n be_v more_o speedy_a and_o solemn_a in_o make_v preparation_n for_o my_o own_o change_n assist_v and_o help_v i_o lord_n five_o another_o duty_n be_v to_o moderate_a sorrow_n for_o the_o death_n of_o such_o holy_a relation_n and_o friend_n who_o die_v in_o hope_n mourn_v for_o the_o dead_a be_v neither_o uncomely_a nor_o unlawful_a nature_n command_v and_o religion_n allow_v we_o to_o pay_v this_o tribute_n at_o the_o grave_a of_o decease_a relative_n religion_n only_o correct_v it_o do_v not_o root_v out_o natural_a affection_n it_o be_v only_o a_o prune_v knife_n to_o cut_v off_o the_o luxuriant_a branch_n not_o a_o axe_n to_o cut_v down_o this_o tree_n at_o the_o root_n religion_n be_v a_o bridle_n to_o curb_v and_o restrain_v but_o not_o a_o opiate_n to_o stupefy_v we_o be_v not_o require_v to_o cease_v to_o be_v man_n when_o we_o become_v christian_n grace_n and_o good_a nature_n be_v not_o such_o enemy_n that_o they_o can_v dwell_v together_o nay_o usual_o the_o former_a thrive_v and_o flourish_v best_a where_o there_o be_v most_o of_o the_o latter_a we_o may_v lawful_o shed_v some_o tear_n over_o the_o grave_a of_o decease_a friend_n upon_o such_o occasion_n have_v not_o holy_a man_n have_v their_o set_n and_o appoint_v day_n of_o mourning_n to_o die_v unlamented_a to_o be_v throw_v into_o a_o disconsolate_a hole_n of_o the_o earth_n without_o the_o solemnity_n of_o a_o sigh_n groan_n or_o tear_n be_v it_o not_o a_o sign_n there_o be_v but_o little_a worth_n in_o the_o dead_a or_o a_o great_a deal_n of_o ill_a nature_n in_o the_o live_n nay_o be_v it_o not_o threaten_v as_o a_o punishment_n therefore_o thus_o say_v the_o lord_n concern_v jehojakim_n the_o son_n of_o josiah_n king_n of_o judah_n they_o shall_v not_o lament_v for_o he_o say_v ah_o my_o â—rother_n or_o ah_o my_o sister_n they_o shall_v not_o lament_v for_o he_o say_v ah_o lord_n or_o ah_o his_o glory_n jer._n 22._o 18._o holy_a job_n mourn_v for_o his_o child_n when_o dead_a he_o meet_v with_o many_o trial_n and_o affliction_n before_o the_o sabean_o and_o chaldean_n have_v robe_v and_o plunder_v he_o fire_n from_o heaven_n have_v destroy_v his_o substance_n and_o yet_o he_o bear_v this_o with_o a_o heroic_a patience_n and_o a_o noble_a greatness_n of_o mind_n we_o do_v find_v he_o utter_v a_o groan_n or_o drop_v a_o tear_n upon_o this_o account_n but_o when_o he_o receive_v the_o heavy_a tiding_n that_o his_o son_n and_o daughter_n be_v dead_a then_o he_o arise_v and_o renâ—_n his_o mantle_n and_o shave_v his_o head_n the_o usual_a sign_n of_o a_o solemn_a mourning_n in_o this_o he_o be_v not_o guilty_a for_o god_n himself_o bear_v he_o â—itness_v that_o in_o all_o this_o he_o sin_v not_o job_n 1._o 20_o 22._o to_o cry_v out_o at_o such_o a_o time_n alas_o my_o father_n alas_o my_o mother_n alas_o my_o brother_n be_v but_o to_o speak_v in_o the_o language_n of_o a_o prophet_n 1_o kin._n 13._o 30._o a_o father_n dead_a a_o mother_n dead_a and_o may_v we_o not_o be_v sensible_a of_o such_o a_o stroke_n and_o mourn_v for_o such_o a_o breach_n be_v they_o dead_a who_o under_o god_n be_v the_o author_n of_o life_n to_o we_o and_o ought_v we_o not_o to_o mourn_v mourn_a at_o the_o funeral_n of_o such_o relation_n be_v permit_v even_o to_o the_o priest_n leu._n 21._o 1._o david_n when_o he_o will_v express_v the_o greatness_n of_o his_o sorrow_n set_v it_o out_o by_o this_o i_o bow_v down_o heavy_o as_o one_o that_o mourn_v for_o his_o mother_n all_o funeral_n 14._o psal_n 35._o 14._o sorrow_n be_v not_o unlawful_a shall_v death_n pale_a cold_a grim_a and_o frightful_a death_n knock_v at_o our_o door_n enter_v our_o house_n come_v into_o our_o family_n captivate_v and_o snatch_v away_o a_o principal_a member_n of_o it_o shall_v death_n turn_v the_o desire_n of_o our_o eye_n into_o a_o breathless_a corpse_n spoil_v the_o beauty_n tâ—e_v the_o tongue_n close_o the_o eye_n stop_v the_o ear_n fetter_v the_o hand_n and_o shackle_v the_o foot_n of_o a_o dear_a relation_n be_v their_o life_n go_v and_o breath_n stop_v and_o be_v they_o turn_v into_o cold_a clammy_a earth_n must_v we_o see_v their_o face_n hear_v their_o voice_n enjoy_v their_o company_n which_o many_o and_o many_o a_o time_n we_o have_v with_o so_o much_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n no_o more_o must_v we_o have_v the_o benefit_n of_o their_o instruction_n and_o counsel_n prayer_n and_o tear_n no_o more_o be_v they_o who_o a_o while_n ago_o be_v many_o way_n useful_a to_o we_o now_o in_o one_o single_a moment_n become_v like_o to_o the_o heathen_a idol_n which_o have_v eye_n and_o see_v not_o ear_n and_o hear_v not_o nose_n and_o smell_v not_o a_o mouth_n and_o taste_v not_o hands_z and_o handle_v not_o foot_n and_o walk_v not_o and_o have_v we_o not_o cause_n to_o mourn_v what_o can_v we_o see_v our_o dear_a friend_n those_o who_o we_o lay_v in_o our_o bosom_n and_o love_v as_o ourselves_o become_v the_o spoil_n and_o triumph_v of_o our_o common_a enemy_n death_n and_o not_o weep_v what_o can_v we_o thrust_v a_o wife_n a_o mother_n into_o a_o scanty_a coffin_n crowd_n they_o into_o a_o narrow_a grave_n without_o a_o tear_n solomon_n tell_v we_o there_o be_v a_o time_n to_o weep_v and_o a_o time_n to_o mourn_v be_v not_o such_o a_o time_n as_o this_o the_o season_n for_o 4._o ecles_n 3._o 4._o both_o but_o though_o we_o may_v and_o aught_o to_o mourn_v yet_o we_o christian_n who_o be_v acquaint_v with_o that_o life_n and_o immortality_n which_o be_v bring_v 10._o 2_o tim._n 1._o 10._o to_o light_n by_o the_o gospel_n shall_v bound_v our_o grief_n and_o moderate_v our_o funeral_n sorrow_n especial_o with_o reference_n to_o such_o as_o die_v in_o hope_n how_o many_o with_o rachel_n mourn_v for_o their_o child_n and_o will_v not_o be_v comfort_v because_o they_o be_v not_o how_o many_o upon_o such_o sad_a occasion_n abandon_v themselves_o to_o a_o obstinate_a sorrow_n lay_v the_o reins_o lose_v upon_o the_o neck_n of_o their_o headstrong_a passion_n and_o then_o foolish_o cry_v out_o they_o can_v bridle_v they_o how_o many_o have_v weaken_a nature_n destroy_v their_o health_n and_o hasten_v their_o own_o death_n by_o excessive_a grief_n for_o that_o of_o another_o when_o these_o water_n swell_v too_o high_a overflow_v the_o bank_n and_o threaten_v to_o deluge_n we_o it_o be_v time_n to_o sink_v they_o now_o to_o check_v a_o immoderate_a sorrow_n what_o can_v be_v more_o useful_a and_o
serviceable_a more_o proper_a or_o powerful_a than_o to_o consider_v they_o die_v in_o hope_n may_v we_o not_o more_o easy_o with_o more_o submission_n and_o less_o reluctancy_n commit_v the_o body_n to_o the_o dust_n when_o we_o have_v ground_n to_o hope_v the_o soul_n which_o be_v by_o far_o the_o better_a part_n and_o to_o which_o certain_o we_o owe_v most_o love_n be_v in_o heaven_n may_v not_o god_n grace_n and_o mercy_n to_o they_o before_o their_o departure_n abundant_o comfort_v we_o after_o their_o dissolution_n we_o have_v more_o infinite_o more_o reason_n to_o groan_v and_o weep_v lord_n forgive_v we_o we_o do_v not_o over_o a_o wicked_a relation_n that_o be_v dead_a while_o he_o live_v than_o 6._o 1_o tim._n 5._o 6._o over_o a_o godly_a relation_n that_o live_v though_o he_o die_v that_o wicked_a profane_a son_n of_o thou_o who_o live_v to_o thy_o shame_n and_o god_n dishonour_n call_v for_o more_o tear_n than_o thy_o godly_a and_o religious_a son_n who_o be_v dead_a i._n e._n go_v from_o his_o earthly_a to_o his_o heavenly_a father_n 13._o father_n lug_n corpus_fw-la a_o quo_fw-la recâ—ssit_fw-la anima_fw-la luge_n animam_fw-la à _fw-la qua_fw-la recessit_fw-la deus_fw-la aâ—g_v de_fw-fr sanct._n 13._o do_v thou_o weep_v over_o the_o body_n from_o which_o the_o soul_n be_v go_v weep_v over_o that_o soul_n from_o which_o god_n be_v depart_v 3._o depart_v 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d chrys_n in_o phil._n hom._n 3._o let_v we_o say_v another_o lament_v sinner_n not_o only_a when_o they_o die_v but_o while_o they_o live_v but_o let_v we_o rejoice_v over_o the_o righteous_a not_o only_o while_o they_o live_v but_o when_o they_o be_v dead_a if_o we_o will_v not_o offend_v while_o we_o sorrow_n if_o we_o will_v weep_v as_o if_o we_o weep_v not_o 30._o 1_o cor._n 8._o 30._o let_v we_o serious_o consider_v with_o what_o great_a bless_a and_o glorious_a hope_n our_o holy_a relation_n die_v and_o that_o now_o they_o be_v receive_v the_o end_n of_o their_o faith_n and_o hope_v the_o salvation_n of_o their_o soul_n can_v we_o 9_o 1_o pet._n 1._o 9_o behold_v the_o pale_a wan_n ghastly_a and_o breathless_a corpse_n they_o have_v leave_v behind_o without_o wet_v it_o with_o a_o immoderate_a shower_n of_o tear_n can_v we_o follow_v they_o to_o their_o long_a home_n look_v into_o the_o deep_a and_o dark_a frightful_a and_o lonesome_a grave_n in_o which_o we_o must_v leave_v they_o without_o a_o excess_n of_o sorrow_n let_v we_o look_v up_o and_o consider_v whither_o they_o be_v go_v what_o they_o now_o be_v enjoy_v and_o do_v what_o employment_n and_o society_n they_o have_v what_o river_n of_o pleasure_n they_o be_v drink_v of_o and_o what_o angelical_a joy_n they_o be_v now_o fill_v with_o be_v their_o pilgrimage_n over_o be_v they_o get_v to_o the_o end_n of_o their_o journey_n be_v they_o go_v home_o and_o be_v they_o now_o with_o god_n after_o many_o threaten_a storm_n and_o tempest_n many_o fear_n of_o shipwreck_n and_o drown_v have_v death_n safe_o land_v they_o and_o be_v they_o get_v well_o into_o harbour_n have_v they_o do_v their_o work_n finish_v their_o course_n and_o be_v they_o now_o receive_v the_o reward_n the_o reward_n they_o long_o pray_v and_o wait_v for_o be_v their_o warfare_n accomplish_v their_o conflict_n with_o sin_n and_o all_o the_o legion_n of_o darkness_n now_o over_o and_o the_o crown_n obtain_v be_v they_o go_v from_o this_o to_o a_o better_a world_n to_o a_o world_n more_o holy_a and_o happy_a more_o quiet_a and_o peaceable_a be_v they_o go_v from_o earth_n to_o heaven_n to_o heaven_n where_o they_o long_v wish_v and_o groan_v to_o be_v to_o heaven_n where_o their_o treasure_n heart_n and_o hope_n be_v long_o ago_o to_o heaven_n where_o there_o be_v all_o good_a and_o no_o evil_a all_o that_o can_v be_v think_v of_o wish_v and_o desire_v to_o make_v up_o a_o complete_a and_o entire_a happiness_n be_v their_o trial_n over_o and_o their_o account_n deliver_v up_o with_o joy_n and_o have_v god_n say_v well_o do_v good_a and_o faithful_a servant_n have_v they_o exchange_v earth_n for_o heaven_n sickness_n for_o health_n sorrow_n for_o joy_n pain_n for_o ease_n trouble_v for_o rest_n groan_n for_o song_n tear_n for_o triumph_n a_o state_n of_o sin_n for_o a_o state_n of_o perfect_a holiness_n be_v they_o pass_v for_o ever_o past_a those_o difficulty_n and_o danger_n snare_n and_o temptation_n which_o we_o be_v liable_a to_o and_o must_v encounter_v have_v they_o do_v wrestle_v and_o fight_v watch_v and_o strive_v complain_v and_o weep_v be_v they_o go_v to_o the_o true_a land_n of_o the_o live_n and_o be_v they_o beyond_o the_o pain_n the_o fear_n the_o possibility_n of_o die_v any_o more_o for_o ever_o be_v they_o go_v from_o a_o sickbed_n a_o crazy_a body_n a_o house_n of_o clay_n a_o tabernacle_n of_o the_o flesh_n that_o be_v always_o shake_v and_o totter_v to_o a_o mansion_n in_o their_o father_n house_n to_o a_o city_n that_o have_v foundation_n who_o builder_n and_o maker_n be_v god_n be_v they_o go_v to_o their_o own_o country_n and_o their_o own_o people_n to_o god_n the_o judge_n of_o all_o to_o christ_n the_o mediator_n of_o the_o new_a covenant_n to_o a_o innumerable_a company_n of_o angel_n and_o the_o spirit_n of_o just_a man_n make_v perfect_a have_v they_o the_o beatifical_a vision_n the_o ravish_a fight_n of_o the_o man_n christ_n jesus_n in_o all_o his_o glory_n be_v they_o in_o heaven_n and_o be_v they_o glad_a they_o be_v without_o the_o least_o thought_n wish_v or_o desire_v to_o return_v to_o this_o wretched_a earth_n of_o we_o again_o do_v they_o run_v their_o christian_a race_n with_o holy_a patience_n and_o constancy_n and_o have_v they_o win_v the_o prize_n be_v they_o reap_v the_o fruit_n of_o all_o their_o prayer_n and_o tear_n religious_a duty_n and_o holy_a endeavour_n be_v our_o depart_a relation_n who_o other_o day_n be_v weep_v sin_v and_o suffer_v with_o we_o now_o sit_v down_o with_o abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n with_o patriarch_n prophet_n apostle_n confessor_n and_o martyr_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n above_o do_v they_o live_v in_o the_o fear_n die_v in_o the_o favour_n of_o god_n and_o shall_v they_o rise_v in_o his_o love_n do_v they_o live_v in_o comfort_n and_o at_o last_o die_v in_o peace_n be_v their_o soul_n go_v to_o heaven_n and_o do_v their_o flesh_n rest_n in_o hope_n and_o be_v not_o this_o enough_o and_o more_o than_o enough_o to_o check_v a_o intemperate_a sorrow_n can_v we_o as_o it_o be_v hear_v the_o separate_a soul_n of_o one_o who_o we_o love_v know_v and_o converse_v with_o a_o while_n ago_o or_o of_o one_o who_o be_v relate_v to_o we_o in_o the_o flesh_n upon_o its_o first_o arrival_n at_o yonder_o bless_a world_n with_o wonder_n and_o admiration_n cry_v out_o glorious_a sight_n bless_a company_n happy_a place_n where_o be_o i_o what_o a_o change_n be_v this_o what_o music_n do_v i_o hear_v be_v this_o heaven_n incomparable_a place_n be_v this_o glorious_a mansion_n for_o i_o admirable_a grace_n must_v i_o be_v with_o god_n and_o christ_n and_o be_v with_o they_o for_o ever_o unspeakable_a happiness_n must_v i_o o_o you_o holy_a angel_n and_o glorify_v spirit_n be_v one_o of_o your_o number_n excellent_a company_n but_o be_v this_o heaven_n be_v this_o the_o heaven_n i_o hear_v of_o so_o often_o what_o i_o be_v tell_v alas_o poor_a mortal_n do_v not_o know_v what_o heaven_n be_v be_v not_o one_o half_a of_o what_o i_o now_o find_v be_v this_o heaven_n be_o i_o in_o it_o must_v i_o be_v here_o for_o ever_o glory_n to_o thou_o o_o god_n the_o father_n for_o prepare_v it_o glory_n to_o thou_o o_o god_n the_o son_n for_o purchase_v it_o glory_n to_o thou_o o_o god_n the_o holy_a ghost_n for_o prepare_v i_o for_o heaven_n and_o yet_o immoderate_o weep_v at_o the_o thought_n of_o his_o departure_n have_v they_o hope_v on_o a_o deathbed_n and_o be_v they_o now_o in_o possession_n of_o all_o they_o hope_v for_o and_o have_v not_o we_o more_o cause_n to_o weep_v for_o ourselves_o who_o be_v leave_v behind_o than_o for_o they_o who_o be_v go_v have_v not_o we_o more_o reason_n to_o wish_v lord_n that_o my_o work_n be_v do_v my_o soul_n prepare_v and_o my_o account_n ready_a that_o i_o may_v be_v go_v than_o wish_v oh_o that_o i_o have_v my_o wife_n my_o father_n my_o mother_n again_o we_o that_o be_v christian_n design_n heaven_n heaven_n be_v the_o bless_a port_n we_o be_v bind_v for_o and_o shall_v we_o repine_v and_o grieve_v that_o our_o holy_a relation_n be_v safe_o land_a before_o we_o be_v this_o our_o love_n to_o '_o they_o oh_o what_o abundant_a provision_n have_v god_n make_v for_o the_o support_n of_o his_o people_n under_o such_o afflictive_a
dear_a relation_n in_o their_o sickness_n i_o have_v see_v they_o sick_a weak_a and_o full_a of_o pain_n i_o have_v see_v their_o cold_a sweat_n their_o mortal_a tremble_n and_o hear_v their_o last_o and_o die_a groan_n and_o now_o it_o be_v my_o turn_n to_o be_v sick_a and_o my_o time_n to_o die_v die_fw-fr how_o hard_o and_o difficult_a a_o work_n be_v this_o of_o what_o great_a concern_v and_o everlasting_a importance_n die_fw-fr who_o do_v or_o can_v know_v what_o it_o import_v but_o those_o who_o be_v dead_a and_o go_v i_o think_v it_o hard_o to_o see_v my_o friend_n my_o father_n my_o mother_n die_v but_o shall_v i_o not_o find_v it_o more_o difficult_a now_o i_o be_o to_o die_v myself_o the_o messenger_z of_o death_n have_v lay_v hold_n on_o i_o i_o believe_v this_o sickness_n will_v be_v my_o last_o i_o have_v no_o hope_n of_o recovery_n i_o have_v be_v sick_a and_o god_n have_v recover_v i_o at_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o grave_a and_o god_n have_v bring_v i_o back_o i_o have_v go_v from_o my_o sickbed_n and_o chamber_n to_o my_o shop_n and_o trade_n but_o now_o i_o very_o believe_v i_o shall_v do_v so_o no_o more_o my_o sun_n be_v set_v my_o glass_n be_v run_v there_o be_v but_o a_o few_o remain_a sand_n the_o grave_a with_o open_a mouth_n be_v wait_v for_o i_o and_o in_o a_o little_a time_n i_o shall_v drop_v into_o it_o most_o holy_a lord_n assist_v i_o now_o and_o leave_v i_o not_o through_o thy_o grace_n i_o have_v live_v help_v i_o lord_n help_v i_o now_o to_o die_v as_o a_o christian_a in_o these_o hour_n and_o moment_n prepare_v i_o more_o and_o better_a for_o my_o last_o i_o have_v live_v 13._o rom._n 14._o 8._o rev._n 14._o 13._o to_o oh_o that_o now_o i_o may_v die_v in_o the_o lord_n and_o fall_v asleep_a in_o jesus_n preparation_n for_o death_n judgement_n and_o a_o eternal_a world_n thanks_o be_v to_o god_n i_o have_v not_o neglect_v i_o do_v not_o in_o health_n adjourn_v this_o work_n to_o a_o time_n of_o sickness_n in_o order_n to_o this_o i_o have_v make_v many_o a_o prayer_n shed_v many_o a_o tear_n abstain_v from_o sin_n and_o crucify_v the_o flesh_n i_o spend_v much_o of_o my_o time_n in_o try_v myself_o search_v my_o heart_n and_o examine_v my_o state_n in_o repent_v of_o and_o amend_v what_o i_o find_v amiss_o i_o be_v convince_v a_o few_o deathbed_n tear_n and_o languish_a prayer_n extort_a by_o fear_n of_o death_n and_o hell_n will_v not_o make_v amends_o or_o be_v a_o sufficient_a compensation_n for_o the_o sin_n of_o a_o wicked_a life_n and_o therefore_o through_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n assist_v i_o i_o make_v it_o the_o business_n of_o my_o life_n to_o prepare_v to_o die_v but_o something_o more_o be_v to_o be_v do_v that_o i_o may_v glorify_v god_n in_o my_o death_n and_o be_v for_o ever_o happy_a after_o it_o what_o remain_v and_o be_v now_o to_o be_v do_v in_o this_o my_o last_o sickness_n instruct_v i_o lord_n and_o help_v i_o to_o do_v it_o i_o now_o stand_v at_o the_o mouth_n of_o the_o grave_a upon_o the_o threshold_n of_o time_n and_o at_o the_o door_n of_o eternity_n lord_n increase_v strengthen_v and_o quicken_v all_o those_o grace_n which_o be_v proper_a to_o be_v act_v in_o a_o time_n of_o sickness_n and_o on_o a_o deathbed_n oh_o that_o now_o i_o be_o a_o sick_a oh_o that_o now_o i_o be_o a_o die_a man_n my_o faith_n love_n and_o hope_v my_o repentance_n humiliation_n and_o sorrow_n my_o desire_n and_o breathe_n after_o god_n my_o joy_n and_o delight_n in_o he_o may_v be_v more_o lively_a and_o active_a than_o ever_o oh_o that_o this_o last_o work_n of_o my_o life_n may_v be_v do_v best_o my_o sick_a bed_n joy_n may_v be_v the_o great_a and_o my_o die_a comfort_n most_o abundant_a through_o these_o painful_a hour_n and_o day_n this_o dark_a and_o narrow_a gloomy_a and_o frightful_a passage_n guide_v direct_v and_o lead_v i_o lord_n the_o exercise_n of_o some_o grace_n the_o performance_n of_o some_o duty_n be_v peculiar_o seasonable_a in_o a_o time_n of_o health_n and_o life_n and_o other_o be_v so_o in_o sickness_n and_o at_o death_n thou_o have_v help_v i_o to_o live_v and_o now_o lord_n help_v i_o to_o die_v if_o i_o have_v make_v any_o preparation_n for_o such_o a_o time_n and_o hour_n as_o this_o if_o i_o have_v do_v any_o of_o the_o work_n of_o my_o life_n and_o converse_v in_o this_o world_n as_o a_o expectant_a of_o a_o better_a if_o i_o have_v any_o grace_n and_o at_o any_o time_n have_v be_v able_a to_o act_v it_o if_o my_o love_n have_v be_v 〈◊〉_d my_o zeal_n flame_v my_o heart_n soften_v â—umbled_a break_a and_o melt_v and_o my_o eye_n a_o fountain_n of_o tear_n to_o bewail_v the_o slip_n and_o fall_v i_o have_v be_v guilty_a of_o if_o i_o have_v delight_v in_o god_n through_o christ_n as_o my_o reconcile_a father_n portion_n happiness_n and_o end_v if_o i_o have_v exercise_v self-denial_n in_o keep_v under_o the_o flesh_n restrain_v its_o appetite_n and_o deny_v its_o crave_n in_o contemn_v the_o world_n and_o slight_v those_o adore_a vanity_n which_o bewitch_v charm_n and_o entangle_v so_o many_o if_o at_o any_o time_n my_o hope_n of_o heaven_n have_v be_v lively_a my_o longing_n pant_a and_o breathe_v after_o it_o strong_a and_o warm_a if_o i_o have_v mortify_v any_o sin_n resist_v any_o temptation_n perform_v any_o duty_n with_o success_n so_o as_o to_o profit_v myself_o and_o please_v god_n if_o i_o have_v do_v any_o thing_n whereby_o the_o glory_n honour_n and_o interest_n of_o god_n and_o christ_n have_v be_v advance_v if_o i_o have_v employ_v improve_v my_o talent_n and_o gain_v more_o if_o i_o have_v bring_v forth_o fruit_n do_v any_o work_n and_o service_n in_o my_o generation_n and_o place_n lord_n it_o be_v owe_v to_o thou_o to_o the_o assistance_n of_o thy_o grace_n and_o the_o influence_n of_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n and_o i_o desire_v to_o acknowledge_v it_o be_v so_o say_v with_o thy_o holy_a apostle_n by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n i_o be_o what_o i_o be_o not_o i_o but_o the_o 10._o 1_o co._n 15._o 10._o grace_n of_o god_n which_o be_v with_o i_o oh_o for_o the_o same_o grace_n and_o mercy_n aid_n and_o help_v now_o i_o be_o a_o sick_a and_o die_a man_n oh_o that_o god_n will_v help_v i_o in_o these_o painful_a day_n and_o sorrowful_a hour_n to_o glorify_v he_o yet_o more_o by_o do_v the_o work_n which_o be_v proper_a to_o such_o a_o time_n that_o my_o present_a sickness_n and_o death_n may_v be_v for_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o honour_n of_o religion_n the_o good_a of_o myself_o and_o other_o particular_o help_v i_o lord_n to_o be_v true_o thankful_a for_o all_o thy_o mercy_n for_o those_o innumerable_a favour_n confer_v on_o such_o a_o worm_n such_o a_o wretch_n as_o i_o be_o bring_v they_o to_o my_o remembrance_n and_o enable_v i_o unseigned_o to_o bless_v thou_o help_v i_o o_o my_o god_n to_o exercise_v a_o serious_a solemn_a and_o particular_a repentance_n for_o my_o past_a sin_n let_v oh_o let_v this_o heart_n of_o i_o be_v more_o humble_a break_a and_o penitent_a than_o ever_o final_o help_v i_o lord_n with_o patience_n and_o calmness_n submission_n and_o resignation_n to_o submit_v to_o thy_o holy_a will_n to_o be_v willing_a to_o die_v now_o with_o faith_n and_o hope_v trust_v and_o confidence_n to_o commit_v my_o soul_n to_o the_o care_n of_o my_o dear_a and_o bless_a jesus_n and_o to_o these_o end_n lord_n bless_v the_o follow_a meditation_n to_o i_o and_o let_v neither_o my_o eye_n nor_o tongue_n outrun_v or_o leave_v my_o heart_n behind_o ii_o god_n goodness_n be_v to_o be_v acknowledge_v though_o he_o afflict_v we_o at_o present_a a_o enumeration_n of_o past_a mercy_n temporal_a and_o spiritual_a and_o solemn_a thanksgiving_n for_o both_o god_n be_v good_a and_o do_v good_a free_o constant_o and_o unwearied_o and_o i_o be_o full_o convince_v of_o both_o my_o faith_n and_o reason_n prove_v the_o former_a my_o very_a sense_n and_o long_a experience_n the_o latter_a and_o though_o now_o i_o be_o sick_a and_o weak_a afflict_a and_o pain_v though_o i_o feel_v the_o weight_n of_o his_o hand_n and_o the_o smart_a of_o his_o rod_n neither_o flesh_n nor_o devil_n shall_v persuade_v i_o to_o think_v otherwise_o though_o he_o afflict_v i_o now_o yet_o have_v he_o not_o do_v i_o good_a all_o my_o day_n and_o shall_v not_o i_o bless_v he_o for_o his_o mercy_n mercy_n that_o be_v more_o than_o i_o can_v number_v great_a than_o i_o can_v value_v and_o far_o beyond_o my_o desert_n shall_v the_o affliction_n of_o a_o few_o day_n the_o pain_n of_o a_o few_o hour_n make_v i_o o_o my_o soul_n forget_v slight_a or_o
be_v unthankful_a for_o the_o mercy_n of_o many_o for_o the_o mercy_n of_o my_o whole_a life_n oh_o how_o evil_a and_o criminal_a will_v this_o be_v my_o flesh_n be_v pain_v my_o affliction_n great_a my_o sickbed_n uneasy_a and_o the_o hand_n of_o god_n press_v i_o sore_o my_o tear_n and_o sorrow_n my_o innocent_a groan_n which_o i_o hope_v be_v only_o the_o voice_n of_o oppress_a nature_n pierce_v the_o heart_n and_o draw_v tear_n from_o the_o eye_n of_o my_o dear_a relation_n but_o yet_o o_o my_o soul_n i_o charge_v thou_o by_o all_o that_o be_v solemn_a and_o sacred_a let_v there_o not_o be_v a_o murmur_a thought_n a_o repine_a word_n or_o any_o peevish_a carriage_n remember_v remember_v the_o day_n of_o old_a the_o mercy_n of_o former_a time_n and_o be_v thankful_a thy_o god_n have_v be_v good_a be_v and_o will_v be_v so_o and_o be_v thou_o all_z love_n and_o praise_n be_v it_o not_o god_n who_o form_v and_o fashion_v i_o in_o the_o womb_n and_o bring_v i_o forth_o into_o the_o light_n with_o a_o entire_a and_o perfect_a body_n be_v not_o all_o my_o member_n 16._o ps_n 139._o 16._o write_v in_o his_o book_n and_o do_v not_o he_o watch_v over_o my_o substance_n while_o it_o be_v yet_o imperfect_a and_o do_v not_o he_o take_v care_n i_o shall_v not_o be_v be_v bear_v out_o of_o due_a time_n be_v it_o not_o 8._o 1_o cor._n 15._o 8._o he_o who_o appoint_v when_o where_o and_o of_o who_o i_o shall_v be_v bear_v and_o do_v not_o he_o order_v all_o the_o circumstance_n of_o my_o birth_n in_o the_o best_a manner_n when_o i_o be_v a_o poor_a helpless_a infant_n when_o i_o hang_v on_o my_o mother_n breast_n and_o lay_v in_o my_o cradle_n do_v not_o he_o take_v the_o care_n of_o i_o do_v not_o his_o providence_n watch_v over_o i_o in_o my_o childhood_n and_o prevent_v many_o unknown_a and_o unseen_a danger_n do_v noâ—_n he_o in_o my_o youth_n keep_v i_o from_o the_o many_o evil_n which_o in_o that_o ungoverned_a age_n i_o be_v expose_v to_o and_o may_v have_v bring_v upon_o myself_o have_v not_o his_o careful_a eye_n be_v upon_o i_o from_o my_o first_o moment_n even_o until_o now_o how_o precious_a be_v thy_o thought_n unto_o i_o o_o 17._o ps_n 139_o 17._o god_n how_o great_a be_v the_o sum_n of_o they_o be_v it_o not_o of_o god_n i_o have_v the_o happiness_n to_o be_v bear_v of_o religious_a parent_n who_o set_v before_o i_o a_o good_a example_n weep_v over_o and_o pray_v for_o i_o that_o i_o have_v seasonable_a instruction_n wholesome_a counsel_n and_o the_o benefit_n of_o a_o virtuous_a education_n in_o my_o first_o and_o early_a year_n be_v it_o not_o he_o that_o restrain_v and_o withhold_v i_o from_o those_o sin_n and_o lust_n which_o many_o be_v overtake_v withal_o and_o i_o myself_o be_v in_o danger_n of_o in_o that_o age_n of_o folly_n and_o vanity_n have_v not_o he_o feed_v and_o clothe_v provide_v for_o and_o defend_v i_o be_v my_o refuge_n in_o a_o storm_n my_o sanctuary_n in_o a_o time_n of_o danger_n my_o deliverer_n in_o a_o evil_a day_n and_o my_o physician_n in_o sickness_n how_o oft_o have_v he_o bring_v i_o out_o of_o the_o fiery_a furnace_n raise_v i_o from_o a_o sick_a bed_n renew_v my_o strength_n and_o save_v i_o from_o go_v down_o to_o the_o pit_n when_o in_o my_o own_o and_o other_o apprehension_n i_o be_v at_o the_o mouth_n of_o and_o ready_a to_o drop_v into_o it_o have_v not_o he_o supply_v my_o want_n increase_v my_o substance_n blessed_v my_o endeavour_n and_o give_v i_o a_o considerable_a portion_n of_o this_o world_n good_n be_v it_o not_o of_o he_o i_o have_v friend_n and_o relation_n to_o be_v a_o comfort_n to_o i_o while_o other_o have_v none_o or_o such_o as_o be_v worse_o than_o none_o even_o a_o cross_n and_o a_o scourge_n to_o they_o have_v not_o his_o arm_n uphold_v his_o power_n defend_v his_o mercy_n succour_v his_o bounty_n supply_v his_o treasury_n enrich_v i_o have_v not_o his_o providence_n be_v ever_o watchful_a over_o i_o and_o his_o holy_a angel_n my_o constant_a and_o perpetual_a lifeguard_n when_o in_o my_o affliction_n and_o pain_n i_o have_v cry_v to_o he_o have_v he_o not_o hear_v my_o groan_n regard_v my_o tear_n answer_v my_o prayer_n in_o the_o fit_a season_n and_o best_a manner_n ease_v or_o support_v i_o remove_v my_o burden_n or_o give_v i_o strength_n and_o so_o order_v the_o affliction_n from_o first_o to_o last_o that_o i_o have_v be_v force_v to_o say_v lord_n it_o be_v good_a for_o i_o i_o have_v be_v afflict_v â—1_n psal_n 119._o â—1_n i_o have_v not_o only_o have_v the_o mercy_n of_o the_o left_a hand_n but_o those_o of_o the_o right_n not_o only_o temporal_a but_o spiritual_a not_o only_o for_o a_o perish_a body_n but_o more_o and_o great_a for_o a_o immortal_a soul_n thanks_o be_v to_o god_n that_o he_o quicken_v and_o raise_v i_o when_o i_o be_v dead_a in_o trespass_n and_o sin_n 1._o eph._n 2._o 1._o that_o he_o bring_v i_o to_o hear_v his_o holy_a word_n and_o make_v it_o effectual_a for_o my_o conviction_n and_o conversion_n that_o the_o same_o word_n which_o be_v to_o other_o the_o savour_n of_o death_n unto_o death_n to_o i_o be_v the_o savour_n 16._o 2_o cor._n 2._o 16._o of_o life_n to_o life_n that_o the_o same_o word_n the_o same_o bless_a gospel_n which_o blind_v they_o enlighten_v i_o which_o leave_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n and_o under_o the_o power_n of_o satan_n bring_v i_o home_o to_o god_n for_o this_o thy_o special_a grace_n and_o mercy_n to_o my_o soul_n lord_n i_o do_v i_o will_v and_o hope_v i_o shall_v for_o ever_o bless_v thou_o who_o or_o what_o be_o i_o what_o have_v i_o do_v or_o what_o can_v i_o do_v that_o i_o shall_v be_v choose_v and_o effectual_o call_v when_o other_o be_v not_o lord_n why_o do_v thou_o call_v and_o convert_v i_o and_o not_o another_o i_o and_o not_o my_o neighbour_n i_o and_o not_o he_o who_o sit_v in_o the_o same_o pew_n hear_v the_o same_o sermon_n and_o for_o many_o year_n attend_v upon_o the_o same_o ministry_n free_a grace_n distinguish_a mercy_n difference_v love_n be_o i_o convert_v change_v sanctify_a and_o pardon_v lord_n i_o do_v i_o will_v admire_v and_o adore_v thy_o powerful_a and_o victorious_a grace_n awake_v o_o my_o soul_n awake_a prepare_v a_o song_n oh_o love_n and_o bless_v and_o praise_v thy_o god_n i_o be_v a_o apostate_n wretch_n a_o stubborn_a enemy_n a_o disloyal_a rebel_n and_o it_o be_v a_o long_a time_n before_o i_o will_v lay_v down_o my_o weapon_n return_v to_o my_o duty_n and_o yield_v patience_n wait_v mercy_n invite_v minister_v exhort_v the_o spirit_n plead_v conscience_n urge_v god_n expostulate_v with_o yearn_v bowel_n the_o bless_a jesus_n call_v to_o i_o from_o heaven_n and_o beseech_v i_o by_o his_o wound_n and_o tear_n bloodshed_n passion_n and_o death_n to_o be_v reconcile_v to_o god_n but_o i_o vile_a wretch_n that_o i_o be_v do_v not_o hear_v how_o many_o reproof_n and_o counsel_n warning_n and_o exhortation_n earnest_a plead_n and_o pathetic_a sermon_n be_v lose_v upon_o i_o and_o bless_v be_v god_n all_o be_v not_o that_o one_o do_v the_o work_n do_v god_n convert_v i_o after_o many_o sabbath_n enjoy_v and_o many_o sermon_n hear_v in_o vain_a infinite_a kindness_n lord_n i_o bow_v and_o worship_n before_o thou_o and_o with_o all_o the_o power_n of_o my_o immortal_a spirit_n bless_v and_o praise_v thou_o be_v it_o not_o god_n pity_v i_o when_o i_o do_v not_o pity_v myself_o who_o call_v after_o and_o stop_v i_o when_o i_o be_v run_v headlong_o to_o hell_n who_o loose_v my_o chain_n break_v my_o bond_n knock_v off_o my_o setter_n and_o bring_v i_o out_o of_o the_o house_n of_o bondage_n be_v it_o not_o he_o who_o with_o a_o mighty_a power_n and_o stretched-out_a arm_n deliver_v and_o rescue_v i_o when_o sin_n rule_v and_o govern_v and_o satan_n lead_v i_o in_o triumph_n as_o his_o vassal_n and_o captive_a and_o shall_v not_o i_o though_o a_o sick_a and_o pain_a man_n adore_v and_o bless_v he_o bless_v he_o i_o do_v ay_o will_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n 2._o ps_n 103._o 2._o and_o all_o that_o be_v withim_v i_o bless_v his_o holy_a name_n since_o my_o conversion_n and_o become_v a_o new_a man_n since_o god_n take_v i_o into_o his_o family_n adopt_a and_o make_v i_o his_o son_n how_o much_o and_o what_o great_a thing_n have_v be_v do_v for_o i_o what_o sweet_a and_o ravish_a communion_n have_v i_o have_v in_o holy_a duty_n public_a and_o private_a in_o the_o assembly_n of_o saint_n and_o in_o my_o closet_n what_o large_a speedy_a and_o remarkable_a answer_n of_o prayer_n what_o a_o ravish_a sense_n of_o divine_a love_n and_o favour_n
what_o holy_a motion_n and_o breathe_n what_o enliven_a quicken_a and_o comfort_v influence_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n have_v i_o have_v how_o oft_o have_v god_n support_v my_o droop_a and_o revive_v my_o die_a spirit_n answer_v my_o doubt_n expel_v my_o fear_n and_o treat_v i_o as_o a_o friend_n nay_o more_o as_o a_o son_n how_o have_v god_n in_o mercy_n restrain_v the_o tempter_n or_o wise_o order_v the_o temptation_n as_o to_o the_o nature_n strength_n and_o continuance_n of_o it_o what_o succour_n and_o support_v what_o strength_n and_o assistance_n have_v i_o experience_v at_o such_o a_o time_n and_o how_o oft_o through_o grace_n have_v i_o be_v more_o than_o a_o conqueror_n when_o i_o sin_v and_o fall_v god_n do_v not_o cast_v i_o off_o banish_v i_o his_o family_n and_o null_n the_o former_a relation_n but_o pity_v i_o a_o fall_v christian_a when_o he_o hear_v my_o groan_n and_o see_v my_o penitential_a tear_n his_o bowel_n yearned_a he_o take_v i_o up_o and_o embrace_v i_o in_o the_o arm_n of_o his_o mercy_n wipe_v my_o weep_a eye_n comfort_v my_o sorrowful_a heart_n and_o say_v son_n be_v of_o good_a cheer_n thy_o sin_n be_v forgive_v 2._o mat._n 9_o 2._o thou_o oh_o the_o joy_n oh_o the_o unspeakable_a joy_n of_o that_o hour_n methinks_v i_o yet_o sensible_o feel_v what_o lively_a and_o warm_a impression_n those_o word_n make_v upon_o my_o heart_n upon_o my_o heart_n that_o the_o moment_n before_o be_v ready_a to_o sink_v and_o die_v within_o i_o when_o i_o be_v cover_v with_o tear_n blush_v and_o shame_n when_o i_o lie_v sigh_v sob_a and_o groan_v at_o his_o footstool_n cry_v out_o in_o the_o bitterness_n of_o my_o soul_n i_o have_v sin_v i_o have_v sin_v before_o i_o rise_v from_o my_o knee_n before_o i_o say_v amen_o my_o god_n come_v and_o say_v i_o have_v pardon_v i_o have_v pardon_v and_o now_o go_v in_o peace_n for_o the_o mercy_n and_o kindness_n of_o that_o hour_n lord_n i_o bless_v thou_o now_o when_o through_o the_o weakness_n of_o my_o grace_n the_o strength_n of_o my_o corruption_n and_o the_o power_n of_o temptation_n i_o have_v wander_v and_o go_v astray_o when_o my_o zeal_n have_v abate_v my_o affection_n be_v cool_v when_o i_o have_v be_v remiss_a negligent_a and_o careless_a backslide_n and_o on_o the_o decline_a hand_n he_o send_v some_o affliction_n or_o other_o to_o call_v i_o back_o to_o awaken_v warm_a quicken_v and_o recover_v i_o when_o i_o have_v love_v the_o world_n too_o much_o and_o my_o god_n too_o little_a when_o my_o affection_n to_o earth_n have_v be_v too_o warm_a and_o to_o heaven_n too_o cold_a when_o duty_n have_v be_v neglect_v or_o perform_v without_o life_n vigour_n and_o zeal_n when_o i_o begin_v to_o be_v too_o worldly_a earthly_a and_o sensual_a he_o suffer_v i_o to_o meet_v with_o disappointment_n take_v away_o part_n of_o my_o estate_n snatch_v away_o a_o bosom_n friend_n a_o dear_a relation_n fill_v my_o body_n with_o pain_n shake_v i_o over_o the_o grave_a and_o threaten_v to_o cast_v i_o into_o it_o and_o all_o this_o with_o a_o merciful_a design_n to_o reform_v and_o make_v i_o better_o and_o lord_n i_o thank_v thou_o any_o affliction_n have_v be_v sanctify_v to_o such_o a_o end_n that_o the_o voice_n of_o the_o rod_n have_v be_v accompany_v with_o that_o of_o thy_o spirit_n and_o both_o be_v effectual_a to_o reclaim_v i_o that_o at_o any_o time_n i_o come_v out_o of_o the_o fire_n more_o refine_v and_o purge_v and_o that_o those_o water_n of_o affliction_n wash_v away_o my_o filthiness_n lord_n i_o can_v do_v and_o will_v bless_v thou_o for_o seasonable_a correction_n and_o the_o discipline_n of_o thy_o rod._n so_o good_a and_o kind_a so_o liberal_a and_o bountiful_a so_o merciful_a and_o gracious_a have_v god_n be_v to_o i_o i_o have_v have_v so_o much_o for_o body_n and_o soul_n for_o time_n and_o eternity_n that_o i_o be_o fill_v with_o wonder_n and_o must_v cry_v out_o oh_o the_o height_n and_o depth_n length_n and_o breadth_n of_o the_o love_n of_o god_n my_o mercy_n have_v be_v more_o than_o my_o moment_n and_o every_o single_a mercy_n deserve_v and_o call_v for_o a_o psalm_n of_o praise_n lord_n when_o i_o be_o dead_a and_o in_o a_o silent_a grave_n i_o can_v praise_v thou_o and_o therefore_o now_o i_o will_v bless_a be_v god_n i_o live_v till_o i_o be_v bear_v again_o that_o ever_o i_o hear_v of_o that_o sweet_a that_o bless_v that_o charm_a name_n jesus_n and_o that_o i_o be_v enable_v to_o believe_v on_o he_o for_o all_o the_o mercy_n i_o have_v have_v in_o this_o world_n and_o for_o the_o hope_n and_o prospect_n of_o more_o and_o better_a in_o the_o next_o bless_a be_v god_n for_o pardon_v mercy_n sanctify_v grace_n and_o the_o blood_n of_o jesus_n to_o wash_v and_o cleanse_v i_o a_o sinner_n bless_a be_v god_n for_o the_o support_n and_o comfort_n i_o have_v in_o this_o sickness_n that_o satan_n be_v restrain_v and_o my_o own_o corruption_n curb_v bless_v be_v god_n i_o be_o make_v meet_v for_o heaven_n and_o that_o i_o know_v i_o be_o lord_n what_o grace_n be_v thou_o how_o free_a and_o sovereign_a what_o love_n be_v thou_o how_o constant_a and_o matchless_a how_o sweet_a how_o exceed_v sweet_a be_v the_o thought_n that_o god_n have_v love_v do_v love_v i_o and_o will_v do_v so_o unto_o the_o end_n i_o will_v bless_v thou_o lord_n while_o i_o live_v thank_v thou_o with_o my_o last_o breath_n and_o o_o my_o god_n through_o christ_n thy_o son_n and_o my_o saviour_n accept_v my_o die_a praise_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o my_o soul_n bless_v the_o lord_n for_o i_o o_o my_o friend_n bless_v the_o lord_n o_o you_o his_o holy_a angel_n my_o single_a voice_n be_v not_o sufficient_a may_v every_o tongue_n all_o breath_n praise_v his_o holy_a name_n amen_n haleluia_o iii_o after_o death_n come_v judgement_n what_o a_o awaken_n think_v this_o be_v and_o aught_o to_o be_v how_o this_o thought_n may_v and_o shall_v be_v improve_v by_o we_o in_o our_o last_o sickness_n particular_o to_o put_v we_o upon_o confession_n the_o exercise_n of_o repentance_n and_o earnest_a prayer_n to_o god_n for_o pardon_v mercy_n sickness_n summon_v man_n to_o die_v death_n summon_v they_o to_o judgement_n may_v this_o sickness_n be_v my_o last_o and_o do_v i_o suppose_v it_o will_v hearken_v o_o my_o soul_n and_o thou_o may_v hear_v death_n voice_n come_v unto_o the_o bar_n come_v give_v a_o account_n of_o thyself_o to_o god_n in_o the_o name_n of_o the_o eternal_a god_n who_o servant_n and_z messenger_z i_o be_o i_o cite_v thou_o o_o man_n to_o make_v thy_o appearance_n before_o the_o tribunal_n of_o thy_o maker_n sovereign_a and_o judge_n in_o the_o other_o world_n awful_a tiding_n what_o awaken_n and_o startle_a word_n be_v these_o must_v ay_o o_o my_o soul_n quick_o dye_v and_o after_o that_o be_v judge_v go_v from_o my_o deathbed_n to_o the_o bar_n of_o a_o infinite_o holy_a just_a and_o jealous_a god_n must_v my_o life_n be_v examine_v all_o my_o action_n scan_v and_o my_o everlasting_a state_n in_o that_o moment_n be_v determine_v must_v a_o righteous_a and_o irreversible_a doom_n pass_v upon_o i_o must_v i_o dye_v in_o one_o moment_n and_o in_o the_o next_o be_v judge_v and_o shall_v not_o i_o search_v my_o way_n examine_v my_o state_n take_v a_o survey_n of_o my_o heart_n and_o life_n before_o i_o pass_v to_o that_o final_a and_o irreversible_a judgement_n and_o hold_v up_o these_o guilty_a hand_n of_o i_o at_o god_n tribunal_n shall_v i_o not_o endeavour_v to_o know_v what_o have_v be_v amiss_o that_o i_o may_v confess_v be_v humble_v for_o repent_v of_o it_o and_o beg_v pardon_n lord_n help_v i_o a_o sick_a lord_n for_o jesus_n sake_n help_v i_o a_o die_a man_n in_o this_o serious_a solemn_a work_n help_v i_o to_o find_v out_o my_o sin_n to_o repent_v and_o implore_v thy_o mercy_n through_o the_o lord_n jesus_n christ_n who_o be_v my_o only_a hope_n in_o life_n at_o death_n and_o after_o death_n i_o be_v bear_v a_o sinner_n and_o come_v into_o the_o world_n guilty_a and_o pollute_a behold_v i_o be_v shape_v in_o iniquity_n and_o in_o sin_n do_v my_o mother_n 5._o psal_n 51._o 5._o conceive_v i_o as_o i_o be_o a_o child_n of_o apostate_n adam_n dreadful_a thought_n i_o be_o unlike_a to_o the_o holy_a and_o bless_a god_n and_o resemble_v the_o devil_n the_o worst_a of_o being_n and_o have_v i_o no_o other_o sin_n this_o be_v enough_o to_o shame_n confound_v silence_n and_o condemn_v i_o but_o alas_o have_v i_o not_o find_v this_o original_a sin_n active_a in_o my_o heart_n and_o fruitful_a in_o my_o life_n with_o what_o force_n and_o violence_n have_v it_o hurry_v i_o to_o the_o commission_n of_o sin_n oh_o
pardon_n and_o save_v yonder_o penitent_a sinner_n and_o shall_v my_o prayer_n back_v with_o the_o plead_n of_o that_o blood_n be_v shut_v out_o i_o have_v now_o but_o a_o little_a time_n my_o glass_n be_v almost_o run_v the_o day_n be_v far_o spend_v the_o shadow_n of_o the_o evening_n be_v stretch_v out_o the_o night_n will_v quick_o come_v lord_n be_v not_o angry_a if_o i_o renew_v my_o request_n urge_v thou_o with_o thy_o promise_n and_o lie_v at_o thy_o foot_n till_o i_o obtain_v my_o pardon_n and_o conscience_n be_v enable_v and_o authorize_v to_o read_v it_o i_o be_o miserable_a and_o without_o thy_o pity_n must_v be_v so_o for_o ever_o and_o lord_n i_o can_v i_o will_v not_o take_v a_o denial_n i_o be_o thou_o save_v i_o in_o this_o sickness_n i_o have_v 94._o ps_n 119_o 94._o be_v examine_v my_o heart_n search_v my_o way_n and_o i_o have_v do_v it_o serious_o and_o impartial_o what_o sin_n i_o have_v find_v out_o i_o hearty_o bewail_v pardon_v these_o and_o those_o i_o have_v not_o who_o can_v understand_v his_o 12._o ps_n 19_o 12._o error_n lord_n cleanse_v thou_o i_o from_o secret_a fault_n bless_a jesus_n thou_o great_a friend_n and_o lover_n of_o soul_n from_o this_o my_o sick_a and_o deathbed_n i_o look_v up_o to_o thou_o for_o help_v and_o mercy_n oh_o stand_v my_o friend_n now_o plead_v my_o cause_n now_o and_o let_v i_o have_v the_o pardon_v thy_o blood_n do_v purchase_v thou_o do_v die_v for_o i_o thou_o be_v crucify_v for_o i_o and_o thy_o blood_n be_v shed_v for_o i_o and_o care_v thou_o not_o if_o i_o now_o perish_v may_v thy_o tear_n 38._o mark_v 4._o 38._o wound_n and_o blood_n speak_v and_o plead_v for_o i_o for_o i_o be_o sure_a they_o will_v be_v hear_v if_o i_o can_v within_o a_o few_o day_n within_o a_o few_o hour_n i_o must_v appear_v before_o a_o holy_a just_a and_o terrible_a god_n and_o i_o tremble_v o_o my_o saviour_n i_o tremble_v to_o think_v any_o one_o unpardoned_a sin_n shall_v meet_v i_o at_o that_o tribunal_n oh_o procure_v my_o pardon_n for_o i_o before_o i_o die_v if_o satan_n meet_v i_o there_o to_o accuse_v i_o i_o know_v thou_o will_v answer_v he_o and_o plead_v for_o i_o but_o if_o any_o one_o unpardoned_a sin_n meet_v i_o there_o it_o will_v condemn_v i_o and_o i_o be_o lose_v and_o lose_v for_o ever_o i_o be_o not_o sinless_a i_o have_v not_o perfect_o obey_v the_o law_n but_o i_o be_o not_o impenitent_a to_o exercise_v repentance_n for_o my_o sin_n have_v be_v my_o daily_a work_n ever_o since_o my_o first_o conversion_n and_o it_o have_v be_v so_o particular_o in_o this_o present_a sickness_n my_o heart_n have_v be_v turn_v from_o the_o love_n of_o sin_n and_o now_o i_o loathe_v it_o more_o than_o ever_o there_o be_v nothing_o trouble_v afflict_v and_o grieve_v i_o so_o much_o as_o sin_n vile_a sin_n curse_a sin_n thou_o have_v cost_v i_o more_o tear_n sigh_n and_o groan_n than_o all_o my_o pain_n have_v do_v i_o repent_v i_o repent_v lord_n i_o do_v repent_v oh_o pity_n and_o spare_v spare_v and_o pardon_v pardon_v and_o love_n love_n and_o save_v i_o for_o ever_o have_v mercy_n upon_o i_o according_a to_o the_o multitude_n of_o thy_o tender_a mercy_n and_o blot_v out_o 1._o psal_n 51._o 1._o all_o my_o sin_n bless_a be_v he_o who_o transgression_n be_v forgive_v who_o sin_n be_v cover_v bless_a be_v the_o man_n unto_o who_o the_o lord_n impute_v not_o 2._o psal_n 32._o 1_o 2._o iniquity_n bless_a he_o and_o only_o he_o be_v the_o bless_a man_n though_o he_o be_v a_o poor_a man_n a_o pain_a man_n a_o sick_a man_n a_o die_a man_n yet_o he_o be_v a_o bless_a man_n oh_o that_o this_o blessedness_n may_v be_v i_o i_o be_o now_o sick_a and_o i_o have_v no_o hope_n of_o recovery_n my_o body_n grow_v weak_a and_o weak_a and_o nature_n sensible_o decay_v this_o earthly_a tabernacle_n shake_v and_o it_o will_v quick_o tumble_v death_n pale_n and_o grim_a death_n be_v post_v towards_o i_o i_o be_o near_o unto_o eternity_n but_o i_o can_v die_v i_o dare_v not_o step_v into_o the_o other_o unseen_a eternal_a world_n with_o out_o a_o pardon_n believe_v o_o my_o god_n that_o word_n of_o thou_o that_o word_n which_o to_o i_o be_v of_o more_o worth_n than_o a_o thousand_o world_n let_v the_o wicked_a forsake_v his_o way_n and_o the_o 7_o psal_n 55._o 7_o unrighteous_a man_n his_o thought_n and_o let_v he_o return_v unto_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v have_v mercy_n upon_o he_o and_o to_o our_o god_n for_o he_o will_v abundant_o pardon_v i_o beg_v and_o through_o the_o mediation_n of_o thy_o christ_n and_o my_o jesus_n will_v expect_v the_o pardon_n of_o all_o my_o sin_n let_v it_o be_v unto_o i_o according_a to_o thy_o word_n in_o which_o thou_o have_v cause_v thy_o servant_n to_o hope_n amen_n iv_o of_o submission_n to_o the_o divine_a will_n as_o to_o the_o time_n of_o our_o death_n many_o reason_n to_o persuade_v to_o such_o a_o holy_a frame_n and_o resign_v temper_n objection_n answer_v suitable_a petition_n the_o triumph_n and_o last_o work_n of_o faith_n i_o be_o now_o on_o my_o last_o bed_n this_o sickness_n for_o aught_o i_o do_v or_o can_v understand_v will_v be_v unto_o death_n the_o warrant_n be_v issue_v out_o the_o commission_n seal_v i_o be_o a_o die_a man_n every_o moment_n that_o pass_v away_o every_o clock_n that_o strike_v every_o breath_n i_o draw_v every_o pulse_n that_o beat_v tell_v i_o death_n be_v near_o at_o hand_n and_o have_v give_v thanks_o to_o god_n for_o all_o his_o mercy_n have_v unseigned_o repent_v of_o all_o my_o sin_n and_o beg_v pardon_n in_o the_o name_n and_o through_o â—he_n blood_n of_o jesus_n and_o have_v now_o some_o hope_n and_o assurance_n of_o it_o what_o have_v i_o further_a to_o do_v what_o become_v i_o as_o a_o christian_a as_o a_o righteous_a man_n that_o have_v hope_n of_o great_a and_o glorious_a thing_n beyond_o the_o grave_n but_o to_o submit_v to_o the_o divine_a good_a pleasure_n and_o say_v the_o will_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v do_v what_o language_n become_v 14._o act_n 21._o 14._o such_o a_o one_o but_o this_o o_o lord_n who_o be_v the_o fountain_n of_o life_n to_o all_o thy_o creature_n i_o be_o thou_o to_o live_v or_o die_v when_o and_o as_o thou_o will_v thou_o give_v i_o my_o life_n and_o it_o be_v fit_a thou_o shall_v take_v it_o from_o i_o when_o thou_o will_v and_o as_o thou_o please_v i_o submit_v to_o thy_o will_n obey_v thy_o summons_n and_o i_o will_v not_o live_v a_o day_n a_o hour_n a_o moment_n long_o than_o god_n will_v have_v i_o god_n have_v order_v the_o various_a circumstance_n of_o my_o life_n in_o the_o best_a manner_n thing_n have_v be_v much_o better_a with_o i_o than_o if_o i_o have_v be_v leave_v to_o my_o own_o will_n and_o choice_n and_o i_o leave_v it_o to_o this_o wise_a and_o good_a god_n to_o order_v the_o circumstance_n of_o my_o death_n to_o die_v now_o may_v be_v better_o for_o i_o than_o to_o live_v long_o and_o if_o infinite_a wisdom_n judge_v it_o so_o i_o will_v ready_o comply_v and_o cheerful_o put_v off_o this_o earthly_a tabernacle_n submissive_a language_n happy_a frame_n bless_a temper_n thus_o it_o ought_v to_o be_v with_o all_o but_o alas_o how_o few_o attain_n to_o this_o nay_o how_o do_v the_o most_o even_o of_o christian_n come_v far_o short_a of_o it_o how_o willing_a be_v they_o to_o live_v how_o loath_a to_o die_v how_o extreme_o desirous_a to_o stay_v here_o how_o loath_a to_o depart_v how_o passionate_o desirous_a to_o have_v a_o new_a lease_n grant_v when_o the_o old_a one_o be_v exspire_v and_o almost_o out_o for_o one_o that_o in_o good_a earnest_n say_v i_o long_o i_o long_o to_o die_v i_o be_o willing_a even_o now_o to_o be_v dissolve_v how_o many_o with_o tear_n in_o their_o eye_n cry_v not_o yet_o lord_n not_o yet_o oh_o spare_v i_o that_o i_o may_v recover_v 13._o ps_n 39_o 13._o strength_n before_o i_o go_v hence_o and_o be_v no_o more_o thus_o with_o shame_n and_o sorrow_n must_v i_o confess_v it_o have_v be_v with_o i_o but_o in_o this_o my_o present_a sickness_n lord_n help_v i_o to_o overcome_v my_o fear_n of_o death_n wean_v i_o from_o this_o vain_a world_n mortify_v my_o fond_a affection_n to_o this_o present_a life_n and_o oh_o raise_v and_o quicken_v in_o i_o holy_a earnest_a desire_n after_o a_o better_a holy_a paul_n have_v a_o desire_n to_o depart_v and_o be_v with_o christ_n oh_o that_o 23._o phil._n 1._o 23._o now_o it_o may_v be_v so_o with_o i_o let_v i_o be_v able_a to_o say_v lord_n i_o accept_v the_o punishment_n of_o my_o sin_n i_o kiss_v the_o rod_n lie_v at_o thy_o foot_n submit_v
to_o thy_o holy_a pleasure_n and_o be_o entire_o willing_o to_o die_v now_o if_o thou_o think_v it_o best_a and_o most_o convenient_a my_o slavish_a fear_n of_o death_n have_v be_v a_o pleasure_n to_o satan_n a_o torment_n to_o myself_o a_o dishonour_n to_o god_n a_o blemish_n to_o my_o profession_n a_o disgrace_n to_o my_o hope_n lord_n at_o last_o help_v i_o to_o overcome_v they_o oh_o that_o i_o can_v passionate_o long_v that_o death_n will_v come_v and_o waft_v i_o over_o to_o yonder_o pure_a and_o bless_v undefiled_a and_o eternal_a region_n while_o i_o be_o so_o excessive_o fond_a of_o this_o vain_a sinful_a and_o wretched_a life_n while_o i_o stand_v tremble_v and_o shiver_v on_o the_o confine_n of_o time_n and_o be_o loath_a to_o enter_v into_o a_o bless_a eternity_n how_o may_v all_o the_o inhabitant_n above_o wonder_n at_o my_o folly_n oh_o that_o my_o faith_n love_n and_o hope_n may_v be_v increase_v and_o strengthen_v that_o i_o may_v pant_v and_o long_o wish_v desire_v and_o groan_v to_o be_v in_o heaven_n what_o abundant_a reason_n o_o my_o soul_n have_v i_o to_o be_v willing_a to_o die_v and_o die_v now_o if_o god_n so_o please_v have_v i_o not_o meet_v with_o those_o cross_n and_o disappointment_n with_o those_o trouble_n and_o misery_n which_o be_v sufficient_a to_o wean_v i_o have_v i_o be_v toss_v on_o the_o wave_n drive_v by_o the_o wind_n endanger_v by_o many_o a_o storm_n and_o shall_v i_o not_o rejoice_v i_o can_v see_v land_n and_o be_o so_o near_o a_o quiet_a harbour_n how_o oft_o upon_o the_o account_n of_o temptation_n from_o â—atan_n affliction_n from_o god_n the_o rebuke_n of_o his_o providence_n the_o hiding_n of_o his_o face_n and_o the_o withdrawing_n of_o his_o spirit_n have_v i_o complain_v groan_v and_o weep_v and_o shall_v i_o be_v unwilling_a to_o have_v my_o burden_n remove_v my_o sorrow_n end_v and_o all_o tear_n wipe_v from_o my_o eye_n be_v not_o the_o world_n my_o enemy_n and_o have_v it_o not_o real_o be_v unkind_a to_o i_o and_o shall_v i_o be_v loath_a to_o leave_v it_o amaze_a folly_n if_o i_o shall_v live_v long_o even_o till_o the_o almond_n do_v flourish_v to_o extreme_a 5._o eccl._n 12._o 5._o old_a age_n shall_v i_o not_o be_v unprofitable_a to_o other_o and_o a_o burden_n to_o myself_o and_o only_o a_o insignificant_a cipher_n among_o my_o fellow_n creature_n be_v it_o not_o better_o for_o i_o to_o die_v now_o than_o to_o live_v till_o the_o world_n be_v weary_a of_o i_o and_o i_o be_o weary_a of_o myself_o too_o be_o i_o not_o o_o my_o soul_n a_o stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n upon_o earth_n be_o i_o not_o bear_v from_o above_o and_o do_v i_o not_o belong_v to_o another_o country_n and_o shall_v not_o my_o temper_n be_v suitable_a to_o my_o character_n that_o be_v shall_v i_o not_o be_v weary_a of_o my_o pilgrimage_n and_o long_o to_o be_v at_o home_n be_v not_o stranger_n and_o pilgrim_n wont_a to_o be_v so_o our_o journey_n say_v they_o be_v long_o and_o tedious_a oh_o that_o we_o be_v at_o home_n in_o our_o own_o country_n among_o our_o own_o people_n and_o kindred_n a_o strange_a that_o have_v a_o journey_n to_o go_v will_v pass_v over_o it_o as_o soon_o as_o he_o can_v his_o thought_n mind_n and_o heart_n be_v set_v upon_o home_n and_o he_o belong_v to_o be_v there_o notwithstanding_o the_o convenience_n and_o accommodation_n of_o his_o inn_n the_o pleasantness_n of_o the_o country_n etc._n etc._n yet_o he_o belong_v to_o be_v at_o home_n and_o shall_v i_o desire_v to_o be_v a_o wander_a pilgrim_n in_o this_o world_n when_o i_o may_v and_o god_n will_v have_v i_o be_v a_o settle_a inhabitant_n in_o the_o other_o oh_o how_o become_v my_o character_n be_v it_o to_o send_v sigh_n groan_n and_o prayer_n as_o harbinger_n to_o heaven_n to_o tell_v my_o god_n i_o will_v fain_o be_v there_o why_o do_v i_o not_o cry_v out_o here_o woe_n be_v i_o i_o be_o a_o stranger_n and_o sojourner_n when_o shall_v i_o come_v to_o my_o own_o country_n my_o eternal_a home_n to_o my_o elder_a brethren_n and_o spiritual_a kindred_n many_o be_v go_v before_o and_o i_o follow_v after_o but_o bless_a jesus_n when_o shall_v i_o come_v to_o thou_o my_o god_n my_o saviour_n my_o hope_n my_o treasure_n my_o happiness_n my_o all_o be_v in_o another_o country_n oh_o that_o i_o be_v there_o too_o how_o shall_v the_o hardship_n and_o difficulty_n the_o ill_a usage_n and_o sorry_a entertainment_n i_o meet_v with_o in_o my_o pilgrimage_n make_v i_o long_o for_o home_n and_o willing_a to_o go_v whenever_o my_o heavenly_a father_n send_v for_o i_o have_v i_o not_o o_o my_o soul_n be_v pester_v with_o sin_n all_o my_o life_n long_o have_v it_o not_o cost_v i_o many_o a_o sigh_n and_o groan_n tear_n and_o prayer_n how_o oft_o have_v i_o offend_v my_o god_n displease_v my_o father_n grieve_v my_o redeemer_n wound_v my_o conscience_n and_o defile_v my_o heart_n and_o if_o i_o live_v long_o shall_v i_o not_o sin_n more_o be_v there_o any_o hope_n sin_n will_v die_v till_o i_o do_v and_o can_v i_o bear_v the_o thought_n that_o i_o shall_v for_o so_o many_o year_n yet_o to_o come_v offend_v so_o good_a a_o god_n have_v not_o this_o flesh_n be_v a_o snare_n to_o i_o and_o this_o body_n a_o instrument_n of_o much_o evil_n and_o shall_v i_o be_v loath_a to_o put_v it_o off_o be_v not_o sin_v my_o heavy_a burden_n my_o sore_a enemy_n have_v i_o not_o often_o say_v so_o and_o often_o cry_v out_o o_o wretched_a man_n 23._o rom._n 7._o 23._o that_o i_o be_o who_o shall_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o body_n of_o this_o death_n and_o shall_v i_o be_v unwilling_a to_o be_v deliver_v now_o criminal_a hypocrisy_n have_v not_o sin_n defile_v all_o my_o power_n and_o faculty_n wound_v my_o conscience_n harden_v my_o heart_n dampt_v my_o joy_n disquiet_v my_o mind_n disturb_v my_o peace_n and_o bring_v many_o a_o affliction_n upon_o my_o body_n have_v it_o not_o eclipse_v the_o light_n of_o god_n countenance_n and_o cause_v my_o god_n and_o father_n my_o redeemer_n and_o saviour_n to_o stand_v afar_o off_o and_o shall_v i_o not_o be_v willing_a to_o die_v now_o that_o i_o may_v sin_v no_o more_o have_v not_o i_o o_o my_o soul_n be_v design_v heaven_n and_o pray_v for_o heaven_n what_o be_v the_o end_n of_o all_o my_o sacred_a duty_n holy_a service_n and_o religious_a worship_n but_o that_o i_o may_v be_v save_v and_o get_v to_o heaven_n and_o be_v god_n call_v i_o to_o heaven_n and_o shall_v i_o be_v loath_a to_o go_v and_o all_o this_o because_o this_o body_n must_v die_v first_o heaven_n o_o my_o soul_n what_o a_o sweet_a and_o charm_a word_n be_v it_o and_o what_o a_o pleasant_a sound_n do_v it_o make_v heaven_n what_o a_o happy_a and_o desirable_a place_n be_v it_o heaven_n what_o a_o delightful_a and_o ravish_a theme_n be_v this_o heaven_n be_v not_o one_o thought_n one_o single_a view_n enough_o to_o transport_v with_o joy_n and_o make_v a_o man_n cry_v out_o oh_o that_o i_o be_v there_o be_v god_n now_o call_v i_o to_o heaven_n to_o heaven_n the_o throne_n of_o divine_a majesty_n the_o presence_n chamber_n of_o the_o eternal_a king_n to_o heaven_n where_o i_o shall_v have_v the_o vision_n of_o god_n ravish_a sight_n of_o the_o bless_a jesus_n and_o the_o company_n of_o holy_a angel_n and_o bless_a soul_n to_o heaven_n that_o for_o beauty_n and_o glory_n transcend_v not_o only_o all_o that_o have_v be_v see_v but_o all_o that_o can_v be_v imagine_v shall_v i_o refuse_v and_o draw_v back_o how_o beautiful_a be_v these_o low_a heaven_n which_o be_v but_o the_o porch_n and_o outward_a court_n to_o the_o other_o and_o how_o much_o must_v the_o three_o heaven_n the_o temple_n of_o the_o divine_a majesty_n the_o habitation_n of_o glorious_a angel_n in_o beauty_n and_o splendour_n excel_v these_o be_v this_o the_o place_n i_o shall_v go_v to_o when_o i_o die_v and_o can_v i_o with_o any_o tolerable_a show_n of_o reason_n be_v unwilling_a to_o die_v now_o ah_o sinful_a silly_a soul_n do_v thou_o draw_v back_o be_v thou_o unwilling_a to_o leave_v this_o body_n what_o to_o go_v to_o heaven_n what!_o to_o go_v to_o such_o a_o glorious_a happy_a world_n be_v thou_o indeed_o unwilling_a and_o be_v thou_o not_o to_o be_v blame_v blame_v thou_o be_v for_o what_o egregious_a folly_n be_v this_o can_v i_o thus_o slight_a heaven_n and_o not_o blush_v to_o think_v i_o do_v moreover_o o_o my_o soul_n if_o i_o be_o a_o christian_n i_o have_v solemn_o take_v god_n for_o my_o only_a portion_n my_o ultimate_a end_n and_o sovereign_a happiness_n i_o love_v he_o and_o my_o saviour_n above_o all_o more_o than_o father_n or_o mother_n house_n or_o land_n estate_n or_o
must_v not_o now_o pass_v from_o i_o i_o may_v imitate_v my_o dear_a saviour_n in_o the_o like_a circumstance_n cheerful_o say_v father_n not_o my_o will_n but_o thou_o be_v do_v the_o argument_n i_o have_v 42._o â—uk_fw-mi 22._o 42._o use_v be_v weighty_a and_o serious_a sufficient_a to_o convince_v my_o judgement_n stop_v my_o mouth_n and_o make_v i_o silent_a but_o after_o all_o o_o pity_n pardon_n and_o help_v i_o i_o find_v i_o be_o backward_o and_o loath_a to_o die_v now_o lord_n make_v i_o content_a content_a that_o be_v too_o little_a make_v i_o desirous_a to_o die_v and_o to_o die_v now_o god_n forbid_v that_o after_o all_o my_o soul_n shall_v be_v violent_o rend_v and_o tear_v from_o i_o lord_n let_v i_o have_v such_o a_o firm_a belief_n of_o a_o future_a happiness_n such_o lively_a hope_n and_o clear_a evidence_n of_o my_o right_n and_o title_n to_o it_o such_o a_o burn_a and_o flame_a love_n to_o thou_o my_o god_n to_o thou_o my_o saviour_n such_o please_a foreta_v of_o heavenly_a joy_n such_o a_o revive_a prospect_n of_o that_o glorious_a future_a state_n that_o i_o may_v overcome_v the_o fear_n of_o death_n the_o terror_n of_o the_o grave_a and_o triumph_n over_o both_o that_o i_o may_v long_o and_o pant_v desire_v groan_n and_o wish_v to_o be_v with_o christ_n which_o i_o must_v and_o do_v acknowledge_v to_o be_v far_o better_o lord_n inspire_v my_o depart_a soul_n with_o that_o faith_n hope_n and_o love_n that_o i_o may_v now_o glorify_v thou_o credit_n religion_n and_o commend_v thy_o holy_a way_n that_o i_o may_v strengthen_v the_o weak_a and_o encourage_v the_o fearful_a by_o a_o cheerful_a and_o willing_a comfortable_a and_o triumphant_a departure_n sanctify_v these_o affliction_n and_o pain_n and_o this_o present_a sickness_n to_o i_o and_o let_v they_o put_v i_o upon_o longing_n after_o heaven_n where_o be_v none_o answer_v my_o doubt_n expel_v my_o fear_n arm_n and_o fortify_v comfort_n and_o encourage_v my_o weak_a droop_a and_o tremble_a soul_n and_o the_o near_o i_o draw_v to_o my_o end_n the_o more_o warm_a and_o earnest_n let_v my_o desire_n be_v oh_o for_o thy_o holy_a spirit_n to_o excite_v those_o heavenly_a and_o spiritual_a desire_n in_o i_o which_o i_o can_v raise_v in_o myself_o o_o thou_o almighty_a and_o victorious_a jesus_n who_o have_v conquer_v death_n and_o the_o grave_a enable_v i_o in_o these_o my_o last_o moment_n to_o triumph_v over_o they_o say_v o_o death_n where_o be_v thy_o sting_n o_o grave_a where_o be_v 55._o 1_o cor._n 15._o 55._o thy_o victory_n many_o experience_n have_v i_o have_v of_o thy_o grace_n and_o mercy_n love_n and_o kindness_n o_o my_o saviour_n forsake_v i_o not_o now_o in_o this_o my_o last_o extremity_n o_o bless_a jesus_n who_o have_v be_v my_o support_n and_o help_v in_o life_n be_v my_o strength_n my_o comfort_n and_o my_o joy_n at_o death_n while_o in_o this_o my_o last_o sickness_n i_o have_v be_v speak_v sometime_o to_o myself_o and_o sometime_o unto_o god_n i_o have_v obtain_v the_o mercy_n i_o want_v and_o labour_v after_o a_o willingness_n to_o die_v now_o my_o doubt_n be_v answer_v my_o fear_n remove_v my_o sin_n be_v pardon_v god_n be_v reconcile_v my_o conscience_n pacify_v my_o hope_n be_v lively_a my_o evidence_n clear_a my_o assurance_n strong_a and_o my_o joy_n full_a and_o now_o thanks_o be_v to_o god_n how_o do_v i_o long_o to_o die_v shall_v i_o be_v afraid_a of_o death_n what!_o of_o a_o baffle_v vanquish_a and_o conquer_a enemy_n i_o be_o not_o i_o be_v but_o now_o bless_v be_v god_n i_o be_o not_o be_o i_o a_o member_n of_o christ_n a_o son_n of_o god_n a_o heir_n of_o heaven_n and_o shall_v i_o be_v afraid_a of_o thou_o o_o death_n through_o grace_n o_o my_o enemy_n i_o be_o not_o methinks_v i_o be_o already_o in_o the_o suburb_n of_o heaven_n and_o i_o long_o to_o enter_v into_o that_o holy_a city_n i_o have_v a_o prospect_n of_o yonder_o bless_a world_n and_o this_o prospect_n be_v so_o ravish_v and_o transport_v that_o i_o wish_v for_o a_o present_a possession_n no_o heir_n ever_o long_v more_o for_o his_o inheritance_n no_o captive_a ever_o long_v more_o for_o liberty_n no_o sick_a and_o pain_a man_n ever_o long_v more_o for_o ease_n than_o i_o now_o do_v for_o heaven_n when_o i_o be_o there_o what_o charm_v music_n shall_v i_o hear_v what_o glorious_a sight_n shall_v i_o behold_v what_o bless_a and_o delightful_a company_n shall_v i_o have_v what_o joy_n will_v enter_v into_o possess_v and_o fill_v this_o soul_n of_o i_o what_o a_o mansion_n of_o light_n and_o glory_n shall_v i_o enter_v into_o when_o i_o have_v put_v off_o this_o earthly_a tabernacle_n how_o do_v a_o thought_n of_o this_o make_v my_o fetter_a and_o yet_o imprison_a soul_n cry_v out_o how_o long_o lord_n how_o long_o farewell_n vain_a world_n farewell_n not_o earth_n but_o heaven_n be_v my_o home_n and_o i_o long_o groan_n and_o wish_v to_o be_v there_o be_v the_o time_n of_o my_o departure_n at_o hand_n be_v the_o time_n come_v that_o i_o must_v die_v lord_n i_o do_v submit_v thy_o holy_a will_v be_v do_v my_o body_n i_o cheerful_o bequeath_v unto_o the_o dust_n o_o faithful_a grave_n keep_v what_o i_o commit_v unto_o thou_o this_o body_n till_o my_o lord_n shall_v come_v and_o then_o deliver_v it_o up_o in_o the_o dust_n shall_v this_o flesh_n of_o my_o sleep_n and_o rest_n in_o hope_n my_o soul_n my_o precious_a and_o immortal_a soul_n o_o my_o god_n i_o resign_v to_o thou_o into_o thy_o hand_n i_o commit_v my_o spirit_n thou_o 5._o psal_n 31._o 5._o have_v redeem_v i_o o_o lord_n god_n of_o truth_n father_n into_o 〈◊〉_d â—ands_n i_o commit_v my_o spirit_n lord_n 59_o luk._n 23._o 46._o act_n 7._o 59_o jesus_n 〈…〉_o must_v i_o die_v now_o lord_n 〈◊〉_d in_o thy_o will_n believe_v thy_o promise_n trust_v in_o thy_o mercy_n through_o the_o all-sufficient_a merit_n of_o thy_o son_n and_o my_o saviour_n i_o wait_v wait_v lord_n i_o long_o for_o the_o happy_a moment_n and_o my_o last_o petition_n and_o die_a prayer_n shall_v be_v come_v lord_n jesus_n come_v qick_o 17._o rev._n 22._o 20._o 1_o thes_n 4._o 17._o that_o i_o may_v be_v for_o ever_o with_o the_o lord_n come_v lord_n jesus_n come_v quick_o amen_o amen_n finis_fw-la
exod._n 15._o 2._o he_o a_o habitation_n he_o be_v my_o father_n god_n and_o i_o will_v exalt_v he_o lord_n may_n such_o a_o one_o say_v thou_o be_v my_o god_n i_o have_v be_v devote_v and_o dedicate_v to_o thou_o and_o therefore_o i_o will_v love_v and_o fear_v serve_v and_o honour_n trust_v in_o and_o depend_v on_o thou_o more_o over_o thou_o be_v my_o father_n god_n and_o my_o mother_n god_n and_o as_o this_o strengthen_v my_o obligation_n to_o so_o the_o remembrance_n of_o it_o shall_v keep_v i_o from_o depart_v from_o thou_o my_o own_o god_n and_o my_o father_n god_n i_o will_v never_o forsake_v do_v i_o shall_v such_o a_o one_o often_o say_v live_v walk_v and_o act_n deport_n and_o carry_v myself_o as_o one_o descend_v from_o godly_a parent_n and_o become_v my_o hereditary_a relation_n to_o god_n do_v i_o frame_v my_o life_n and_o conversation_n as_o become_v the_o child_n the_o son_n the_o daughter_n of_o such_o a_o father_n and_o such_o a_o mother_n oh_o how_o may_v such_o a_o reflection_n confound_v shame_n and_o put_v we_o to_o the_o blush_n fill_v we_o with_o grief_n sorrow_n and_o repentance_n for_o what_o be_v past_a and_o be_v in_o slead_v of_o many_o argument_n to_o persuade_v to_o more_o holy_a strictness_n circumspection_n and_o accuracy_n for_o the_o time_n to_o come_v further_o urge_v and_o plead_v this_o with_o god_n when_o you_o come_v to_o beg_v blessing_n spiritual_a or_o temporal_a i_o know_v you_o be_v not_o stranger_n to_o secret_a and_o closet_n prayer_n you_o do_v not_o dare_v not_o can_v live_v without_o it_o when_o you_o go_v take_v this_o argument_n along_o with_o you_o the_o argument_n be_v strong_a when_o i_o can_v say_v my_o god_n it_o be_v strong_a when_o i_o can_v go_v on_o and_o say_v my_o father_n god_n david_n be_v move_v to_o do_v kindness_n for_o mephibosheth_n for_o his_o father_n jonathan_n sake_n and_o can_v we_o think_v the_o heart_n and_o hand_n of_o god_n will_v not_o be_v open_v to_o give_v mercy_n to_o the_o posterity_n of_o his_o old_a friend_n how_o frequent_o do_v the_o saint_n of_o old_a put_v god_n in_o mind_n of_o their_o holy_a ancestor_n say_n remember_v abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob._n jehosaphat_n go_v to_o prayer_n with_o this_o title_n in_o his_o mouth_n o_o god_n the_o god_n of_o our_o father_n david_n plead_v this_o o_o lord_n 6._o 2_o chr._n 20._o 6._o i_o be_o thy_o servant_n true_o i_o be_o thy_o servant_n 16._o psal_n 116._o 16._o and_o the_o son_n of_o thy_o handmaid_n oh_o how_o comfortable_a argumentative_a and_o enforce_v be_v it_o to_o mind_n god_n who_o we_o be_v when_o we_o come_v to_o his_o door_n for_o a_o alm_n to_o say_v with_o humble_a and_o holy_a reverence_n lord_n do_v thou_o ask_v who_o i_o be_o i_o be_o thy_o servant_n and_o a_o child_n too_o of_o a_o dear_a friend_n of_o thou_o my_o father_n and_o mother_n be_v thy_o ancient_a acquaintance_n lord_n do_v deny_v i_o do_v send_v i_o away_o empty_a for_o their_o sake_n but_o show_v mercy_n to_o i_o my_o holy_a parent_n be_v thou_o thy_o domestic_a servant_n they_o be_v bring_v up_o and_o live_v in_o thy_o family_n lord_n remember_v i_o be_o the_o child_n of_o such_o and_o give_v i_o a_o alm_n oh_o pity_n and_o pardon_n sanctify_v and_o save_v i_o oh_o let_v not_o one_o descend_v of_o holy_a and_o believe_a parent_n be_v a_o castaway_n let_v not_o i_o lord_n let_v not_o i_o have_v my_o portion_n with_o hypocrite_n when_o 51._o mat._n 24._o 51._o my_o holy_a father_n and_o godly_a mother_n shall_v sit_v down_o with_o abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n in_o 11._o mat._n 8._o 11._o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n i_o be_o thy_o lord_n save_o i_o and_o to_o enforce_v my_o plea_n for_o mercy_n i_o humble_o remember_v thou_o my_o father_n be_v thou_o and_o my_o mother_n be_v thou_o lord_n let_v i_o find_v the_o benefit_n of_o be_v the_o off_o spring_n of_o such_o iii_o earnest_o sue_v for_o the_o full_a answer_n and_o return_v of_o those_o prayer_n they_o send_v up_o to_o god_n for_o you_o it_o be_v one_o great_a and_o unspeakable_a advantage_n the_o child_n of_o holy_a parent_n have_v that_o they_o often_o recommend_v they_o and_o their_o case_n to_o god_n such_o prayer_n may_v do_v they_o good_a after_o their_o decease_n and_o that_o they_o may_v their_o child_n shall_v beg_v a_o return_n this_o now_o shall_v be_v your_o work_n and_o i_o many_o of_o these_o prayer_n be_v file_v up_o in_o the_o court_n above_o as_o appear_v by_o that_o say_n of_o my_o dear_a mother_n to_o i_o oh_o pray_v for_o i_o for_o when_o my_o child_n be_v young_a and_o can_v not_o pray_v for_o themselves_o i_o pray_v for_o they_o thanks_o be_v to_o god_n for_o a_o pray_a mother_n now_o send_v new_a prayer_n after_o the_o old_a you_o after_o she_o oh_o suffer_v not_o so_o many_o warm_a and_o earnest_a prayer_n so_o many_o speak_a tear_n and_o plead_v groan_n to_o be_v lose_v for_o want_n of_o sue_v to_o heaven_n for_o a_o rich_a and_o speedy_a return_n may_v not_o each_o go_v to_o a_o throne_n of_o grace_n and_o say_v lord_n my_o holy_a mother_n who_o be_v now_o fall_v asleep_a be_v give_v to_o prayer_n she_o be_v a_o friend_n of_o thou_o and_o have_v a_o interest_n in_o thou_o and_o improve_v it_o not_o only_o for_o herself_o but_o for_o i_o how_o oft_o i_o be_v in_o her_o mind_n and_o upon_o her_o heart_n in_o her_o secret_a address_n to_o thou_o lord_n thou_o know_v do_v she_o not_o again_o and_o again_o recommend_v i_o to_o thy_o mercy_n through_o the_o merit_n of_o thy_o dear_a son_n and_o her_o saviour_n and_o i_o hope_v i_o too_o the_o lord_n jesus_n be_v these_o prayer_n all_o answer_v have_v i_o all_o the_o grace_n and_o holiness_n joy_n peace_n and_o comfort_v she_o pray_v for_o be_v not_o many_o of_o these_o prayer_n yet_o to_o be_v answer_v be_v not_o many_o of_o her_o request_n for_o i_o yet_o with_o god_n oh_o now_o for_o a_o quick_a speedy_a and_o full_a return_n though_o she_o be_v dead_a let_v none_o of_o her_o prayer_n for_o i_o be_v lose_v lord_n that_o i_o can_v hear_v thou_o say_v i_o remember_v thy_o mother_n a_o good_a friend_n of_o i_o i_o remember_v who_o child_n thou_o be_v and_o i_o be_o resolve_v to_o be_v kind_a to_o thou_o lo_o here_o be_v the_o grace_n pardon_v peace_n and_o comfort_v thy_o mother_n pray_v for_o she_o wrestle_v plead_v with_o i_o and_o will_v not_o let_v i_o alone_o be_v it_o unto_o thou_o according_a to_o her_o faith_n and_o prayer_n lord_n may_n such_o a_o one_o say_v my_o holy_a parent_n speak_v to_o thou_o on_o my_o behalf_n before_o i_o be_v able_a to_o speak_v for_o myself_o how_o many_o prayer_n do_v my_o holy_a father_n and_o godly_a mother_n make_v for_o i_o in_o my_o infancy_n childhood_n and_o youth_n lord_n read_v over_o and_o grant_v those_o petition_n which_o be_v of_o a_o ancient_a date_n though_o death_n have_v tie_v their_o tongue_n the_o grave_a stop_v their_o mouth_n and_o they_o can_v pray_v no_o more_o yet_o nay_o the_o rather_o let_v those_o prayer_n be_v answer_v that_o be_v upon_o the_o file_n and_o be_v commit_v to_o the_o hand_n and_o care_n of_o the_o bless_a jesus_n the_o great_a master_n of_o request_n lord_n jesus_n do_v thou_o see_v that_o none_o of_o these_o be_v lose_v but_o answer_v in_o the_o best_a time_n iv_o exercise_v a_o serious_a solemn_a and_o hearty_a repentance_n for_o all_o sin_n when_o i_o consider_v our_o dear_a and_o excellent_a mother_n be_v not_o take_v away_o by_o a_o sudden_a and_o surprise_v stroke_n but_o a_o long_a and_o pine_a sickness_n prepare_v the_o way_n that_o she_o be_v not_o take_v off_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o her_o day_n but_o lend_v to_o we_o for_o a_o considerable_a number_n of_o year_n that_o she_o live_v till_o she_o see_v many_o of_o her_o child_n child_n and_o do_v not_o fall_v asleep_o nor_o go_v to_o bed_n till_o towards_o the_o evening_n i_o will_v hope_v there_o be_v no_o particular_a sin_n of_o we_o provoke_v god_n to_o remove_v she_o at_o this_o time_n but_o alas_o we_o all_o have_v many_o sin_n and_o shall_v not_o such_o a_o providence_n awaken_v our_o repentance_n it_o shall_v it_o tend_v that_o way_n and_o i_o pray_v god_n it_o may_v let_v we_o search_v our_o way_n examine_v our_o heart_n consider_v what_o sin_n or_o sin_n have_v be_v too_o much_o allow_v and_o wink_v at_o sin_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o death_n to_o ourselves_o and_o to_o those_o who_o we_o dear_o love_v these_o these_o be_v the_o murderer_n of_o our_o friend_n and_o relation_n let_v we_o send_v a_o hue_n and_o cry_n after_o they_o and_o when_o we_o have_v find_v they_o out_o let_v we_o crucify_v they_o oh_o