Two sermons preached by Master Henry SmithTvvo sermons preached by Master Henry Smith

If any object, that Sampson plucked the house on his own head, as well as on the Philistines, we must understand, that Sampson was a figure of Christ; and therefore as it were offering himself to God a sacrifice, first prayed, and then glorified God at his death, more then all his life, in killing so many of Gods enemies.

If any obiect, that Sampson pluckt the house on his owne head, as well as on the Philistines, we must vnderstand, that Sampson was a figure of Christ; and therfore as it were offring himselfe to God a sacrifice, first praied, and then glorified God at his death, more then al his life, in killing so many of Gods enemies.

And because they wait the Lords leisure, they not only wilfully murder not themselves, but are careful also lest foolishly unwittingly they hasten it. For all they are guilty of their own blood, that either by fool-hardy, rash, or unwise behaving, or with surfeits, drunkenness, or any intemperate using of themselves, shorten their life. Yea, though they tender their lives never so deer, yet are they in the guilt, because they willingly use the means that brings death.

And because they waite the Lords leasure, they not only wilfully murder not themselues, but are carefull also lest foolishly vnwittingly they hasten it. For all they are guilty of their owne blood, that either by foole-hardie, rash, or vnwise behauing, or with surfets, drunkennesse, or any intemperat vsing of themselues, shorten their life. Yea, though they tender their liues neuer so deere, yet are they in the guilt, because they willingly vse the meanes that brings death.

Simeon had seen much in his many days, but when he saw Christ, he was unwilling to live any longer to see more. His desire accomplished, his long longing at length is satisfied, his fervent expectation with free joy now fulfilled. It is enough, saith Simeon, that I have seen my Saviour: as Jacob said, It is enough that my son