Magnificence exemplified: and, the repaire of Saint Pauls exhorted unto In a sermon appointed to be preached at St. Pauls-Crosse, but preached in the church. August the 31. 1634. By Gyles Fleming Mag. in Art. and preacher of Gods Word at Waddingworth, in Lincolne-shire.
THere is nothing so frequently taketh up our best meditations; there is nothing so soone confounds them, as the contemplation of GOD'S all-ordering providence.
THere is nothing so frequently Takes up our best meditations; there is nothing so soon confounds them, as the contemplation of GOD'S all-ordering providence.
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how quite contrary to the intents, to the suspicions of them that doe them? What great hopes doe wee often times propound to our selves in our undertakings,
how quite contrary to the intents, to the suspicions of them that do them? What great hope's do we often times propound to our selves in our undertakings,
when (to shew us how weake we are) either nothing at all, or that which grieveth us is brought to passe? Againe, what inferior happinesse doe we sometimes aime at? and what transcendent blessings doth he send us in their stead? Saul seekes his fathers Asses, and he finds a Kingdome;
when (to show us how weak we Are) either nothing At all, or that which Grieveth us is brought to pass? Again, what inferior happiness do we sometime aim At? and what transcendent blessings does he send us in their stead? Saul seeks his Father's Asses, and he finds a Kingdom;
See a Roman Centurion brought up in Ethnike idolatry yet become a Proselyte; a Centurion, or Captaine placed in Capernaum a Citie of Iudea, to awe and terrifie Gods people the Iewes, yet becometh Amicus Genti, A friend to the Nation:
See a Roman Centurion brought up in Ethnic idolatry yet become a Proselyte; a Centurion, or Captain placed in Capernaum a city of Iudea, to awe and terrify God's people the Iewes, yet Becometh Amicus Genti, A friend to the nation:
that at what time God decreed to spread the Kingdome of his Gospell overall the Nations of the Earth, that every Nation should then be linked and tied together in one earthly Soveraignty.
that At what time God decreed to spread the Kingdom of his Gospel overall the nations of the Earth, that every nation should then be linked and tied together in one earthly Sovereignty.
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when Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Iudea, and Cappadocia, &c. Strangers of Rome, Iewes and Proselytes, Creets, and Arabians, might in one place safely meete together;
when Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Iudea, and Cappadocia, etc. Strangers of Rome, Iewes and Proselytes, Creets, and Arabians, might in one place safely meet together;
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This was alwayes the fault of Israel, and it is lamentable that it should be so, that Samaria and her Sisters should outstrip her, that the Recabites should rise up in judgement against her, that one stranger (and he a Samaritan ) should make a true and thankfull use of GOD'S mercy,
This was always the fault of Israel, and it is lamentable that it should be so, that Samaria and her Sisters should outstrip her, that the Rechabites should rise up in judgement against her, that one stranger (and he a Samaritan) should make a true and thankful use of GOD'S mercy,
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that a Roman Centurion should in faith and piety goe beyond the whole Church of Israel: he to be approved of the Capernaamites themselves here, they to be condemned by our Saviour, Mat. 11.23.
that a Roman Centurion should in faith and piety go beyond the Whole Church of Israel: he to be approved of the Capernaamites themselves Here, they to be condemned by our Saviour, Mathew 11.23.
They to come short of him, Sodome to go beyond them, If the mighty workes that have beene done in thee, had beene done in Sodome, it had remained untill this day, saith our Saviour. Ye know the story:
They to come short of him, Sodom to go beyond them, If the mighty works that have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it had remained until this day, Says our Saviour. You know the story:
they doe it, and they could doe no lesse, for hee had deserved it at their hands, NONLATINALPHABET, good deeds well deserve the retribution of praise and acknowledgement;
they do it, and they could do no less, for he had deserved it At their hands,, good Deeds well deserve the retribution of praise and acknowledgement;
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as Saul sometime of David, Thou art more righteous than I. And this would have forced the Capernaamites, how unwilling soever they had beene in themselves, to have given this good Centurion this testimony.
as Saul sometime of David, Thou art more righteous than I. And this would have forced the Capernaamites, how unwilling soever they had been in themselves, to have given this good Centurion this testimony.
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In the words of the Text they come to a reason of those prayses that they had given of him, (to shew that they were more than meerely formall) which they set downe in an instance of a certaine good deed that he had done among them.
In the words of the Text they come to a reason of those praises that they had given of him, (to show that they were more than merely formal) which they Set down in an instance of a certain good deed that he had done among them.
Or here is, 1. His Humanity, He loveth our Nation. 2. His Piety, Hee built a Synagogue. Or againe, they set forth the love that he bare unto them. 1. Interno amoris affectu. 2. Externo amoris effectu. His love, 1. In the inward affection. 2. In the outward effect:
Or Here is, 1. His Humanity, He loves our nation. 2. His Piety, He built a Synagogue. Or again, they Set forth the love that he bore unto them. 1. Interno amoris affectu. 2. Externo amoris effectu. His love, 1. In the inward affection. 2. In the outward Effect:
But that I may proceed More meo, according to my accustomed and countrey plainnesse; and so to divide the words that I may bee best able to mannage them, and others to understand them:
But that I may proceed More meo, according to my accustomed and country plainness; and so to divide the words that I may be best able to manage them, and Others to understand them:
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Wherein observe againe, 1 Generally, the activity or operative quality wherof it wil alwayes be doing some good, Aedificavit, He built. 2 Particularly, The election or choice upon what matters it will chiefly bend it selfe to worke on;
Wherein observe again, 1 Generally, the activity or operative quality whereof it will always be doing Some good, Aedificavit, He built. 2 Particularly, The election or choice upon what matters it will chiefly bend it self to work on;
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Thirdly, here is Building, the most honorable for a Nation. Fourthly, here is Synagogue, or Church, the most glorious of Buildings, Dilexit enim Gentem, &c.
Thirdly, Here is Building, the most honourable for a nation. Fourthly, Here is Synagogue, or Church, the most glorious of Buildings, Dilexit enim Gentem, etc.
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we reade not of him that is commended for his wisdome, that he exceeded, or excelled the other in any convenience, contrivement, or beauty in the frame;
we read not of him that is commended for his Wisdom, that he exceeded, or excelled the other in any convenience, contrivement, or beauty in the frame;
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the difference was onely in the situation, ground-worke, or foundation. The one upon a Rock, sure, stable, and permanent, which made his building durable:
the difference was only in the situation, groundwork, or Foundation. The one upon a Rock, sure, stable, and permanent, which made his building durable:
than that infinite love, and aboundance of goodnesse, that was in him, that prompted him to communicate that happinesse of being, that was then in himselfe alone, to Men, and other creatures.
than that infinite love, and abundance of Goodness, that was in him, that prompted him to communicate that happiness of being, that was then in himself alone, to Men, and other creatures.
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And though I have the gift of Prophecie, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge, and though I have all faith so that I could remove Mountaines;
And though I have the gift of Prophecy, and understand all Mysteres, and all knowledge, and though I have all faith so that I could remove Mountains;
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That knowledge, whether Divine or Humane: Divine knowledge, whether extraordinary revealed, or ordinarily acquired. Though I have Faith to remove Mountaines:
That knowledge, whither Divine or Humane: Divine knowledge, whither extraordinary revealed, or ordinarily acquired. Though I have Faith to remove Mountains:
towards his members, were my heart so large that no precept were difficult for me, no not Vade & vende omnia, Goe and sell all that thou hast and give to the poore:
towards his members, were my heart so large that no precept were difficult for me, no not Vade & vende omnia, Go and fell all that thou hast and give to the poor:
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even unto martyrdome, yet were any of these excellent Talents or endowments exercised, or distributed without Love, that is for any other intent or purpose,
even unto martyrdom, yet were any of these excellent Talents or endowments exercised, or distributed without Love, that is for any other intent or purpose,
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Hence those large Elogies, and chiefe Preheminences that the Scripture so frequently gives of love, That it is the fulfilling of the Law, Rom. 13.10. The end of the Commandements, 1 Tim. 1.5. That it comprehendeth whatsoever we are commanded, and the like.
Hence those large Eulogies, and chief Preeminences that the Scripture so frequently gives of love, That it is the fulfilling of the Law, Rom. 13.10. The end of the commandments, 1 Tim. 1.5. That it comprehendeth whatsoever we Are commanded, and the like.
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Hence the Fathers so usually eccho the same things of it: In amore omnia coarctantur Scripturarum volumina, saith Saint Cyprian. Both the holy Testaments are involved,
Hence the Father's so usually echo the same things of it: In amore omnia coarctantur Scripturarum volumina, Says Saint Cyprian. Both the holy Testaments Are involved,
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and epitomised in this one word, Love: Breve praeceptum, Dilige & fac quid vis, saith Saint Augustine, Learne this short lesson, Love, and doe what thou wilt, thou canst not doe amisse.
and Epitomised in this one word, Love: Breve Precept, Dilige & fac quid vis, Says Saint Augustine, Learn this short Lesson, Love, and do what thou wilt, thou Canst not do amiss.
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This makes whatsoever we doe to be done purely, simply, and in singlenesse of heart, without any double-dealing, a thing so hatefull to God, that of all things he loveth not a heart and a heart,
This makes whatsoever we do to be done purely, simply, and in singleness of heart, without any double-dealing, a thing so hateful to God, that of all things he loves not a heart and a heart,
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And hence that knowne Maxime in the Schooles, Intentio Agentis specificat actum in moralibus, It is the intent of the Doer, that gives nature and quality to the deed that is done:
And hence that known Maxim in the Schools, Intentio Agentis specificat Acts in Moralibus, It is the intent of the Doer, that gives nature and quality to the deed that is done:
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if that be no more than praise of men, or any other outward respect, our Saviour tels such, all that they must looke to gaine by the hand, Habent mercedem, They have what they sought for.
if that be no more than praise of men, or any other outward respect, our Saviour tells such, all that they must look to gain by the hand, Habent mercedem, They have what they sought for.
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But to make what we doe worthy the testimony of others, and capable of the acceptance of GOD, it must be begun as this good worke here was, out of Love, Dilexit, Hee loveth:
But to make what we do worthy the testimony of Others, and capable of the acceptance of GOD, it must be begun as this good work Here was, out of Love, Dilexit, He loves:
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First, there is a love of our selves, whereby (as all other things,) even dumbe and inanimate creatures, naturally doe chiefly tend to their owne preservation and continuance,
First, there is a love of our selves, whereby (as all other things,) even dumb and inanimate creatures, naturally do chiefly tend to their own preservation and Continuance,
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if it be divine, desiring onely those things that are truly best for us, and longing after our owne blisse and eternall salvation, then it is good and commendable,
if it be divine, desiring only those things that Are truly best for us, and longing After our own bliss and Eternal salvation, then it is good and commendable,
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even by that light that is yet left us, wee know thus much, to wish well to our selves, Quis { que } sibi ab vtero Magister est, Every one from his very Cradle is his owne Schoole-master;
even by that Light that is yet left us, we know thus much, to wish well to our selves, Quis { que } sibi ab vtero Magister est, Every one from his very Cradle is his own Schoolmaster;
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a thing likewise rarely forgotten, He is worse than an Infidell (saith Saint Paul) that commeth short of this, and indeed he is not greatly better that goeth not beyond it.
a thing likewise rarely forgotten, He is Worse than an Infidel (Says Faint Paul) that comes short of this, and indeed he is not greatly better that Goes not beyond it.
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The next is NONLATINALPHABET, or friendship, when the sympathy of affection and neerenesse of disposition which is observed between two, begetteth and createth mutually great good will and love, each towards the other, Simile Simili, the like naturally delighting in the like.
The next is, or friendship, when the Sympathy of affection and nearness of disposition which is observed between two, begetteth and Createth mutually great good will and love, each towards the other, Simile Simili, the like naturally delighting in the like.
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but true love and friendship is only betweene those that are good and vertuous, as betweene Ionathan and David. It is a nobility residing in the mindes of vertuous men, whereby (contrary to the nature of the envious) they are inflamed with those excellent things that they see in others,
but true love and friendship is only between those that Are good and virtuous, as between Ionathan and David. It is a Nobilt residing in the minds of virtuous men, whereby (contrary to the nature of the envious) they Are inflamed with those excellent things that they see in Others,
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when out of a high and deepe conceipt, men wisely knowing themselves in particular, to be a part of a publike society in generall, are carried with a love and affection into that publike society,
when out of a high and deep conceit, men wisely knowing themselves in particular, to be a part of a public society in general, Are carried with a love and affection into that public society,
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First, because love hereby becommeth to be most beneficiall, and doth most good, every one in particular, participating of that good that is bestowed upon the publike;
First, Because love hereby becomes to be most beneficial, and does most good, every one in particular, participating of that good that is bestowed upon the public;
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Againe, this love is like GOD'S love, Dilexit mundum (saith the Text of him) the goodnesse of whose providence hath still had a peculiar respect unto the generall, therefore He causeth the Sunne to shine both upon the good and the bad;
Again, this love is like GOD'S love, Dilexit Mundum (Says the Text of him) the Goodness of whose providence hath still had a peculiar respect unto the general, Therefore He Causes the Sun to shine both upon the good and the bad;
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and denying likewise sometimes the same benefits unto those that he more neerely loveth, because hee saw that for the same confideration that likewise was expedient;
and denying likewise sometime the same benefits unto those that he more nearly loves, Because he saw that for the same consideration that likewise was expedient;
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so that neither the evill desert of his enemies, nor the great love that he beareth to his servants taketh him off, from the tender regard that hee hath to the universall good of all:
so that neither the evil desert of his enemies, nor the great love that he bears to his Servants Takes him off, from the tender regard that he hath to the universal good of all:
therefore to be publikely affected, is to be affected like GOD himselfe, and dilexit gentem, He loved the Nation, is the best and most laudable love of all.
Therefore to be publicly affected, is to be affected like GOD himself, and dilexit gentem, He loved the nation, is the best and most laudable love of all.
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But as our Saviour sometime, Doe not the Gentiles doe so likewise? Might not he have learned this lesson in Rome as well as in Iudea? It must be confessed (beloved) that Heathen men have gone as farre in this,
But as our Saviour sometime, Do not the Gentiles do so likewise? Might not he have learned this Lesson in Room as well as in Iudea? It must be confessed (Beloved) that Heathen men have gone as Far in this,
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as can almost by any be imitated and produced, such Patriots in peace, such Champions in war, that have so highly shewed their love to their Countrey and Nation, that it plainely appeareth they preferred them farre above their owne lives.
as can almost by any be imitated and produced, such Patriots in peace, such Champions in war, that have so highly showed their love to their Country and nation, that it plainly appears they preferred them Far above their own lives.
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The Greek and Roman Stories are fraught with examples in this kinde, especially the last, who report such acts of their Horatij, Bruti, Curtij, Fabij, Reguli, Scipiones, and the rest, with what alacrity,
The Greek and Roman Stories Are fraught with Examples in this kind, especially the last, who report such acts of their Horatius, Bruti, Curtij, Fabius, Reguli, Scipiones, and the rest, with what alacrity,
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Their Love was onely to their owne Nation, Strangers they loved not, it was evident, in that they disturbed and drove them from their Countries and habitations.
Their Love was only to their own nation, Strangers they loved not, it was evident, in that they disturbed and drove them from their Countries and habitations.
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But see here an higher degree yet in this Centurions love, Dilexit Gentem nostram (say they) He loved our Nation; that was the Nation of the Iewes, he was none of them:
But see Here an higher degree yet in this Centurions love, Dilexit Gentem nostram (say they) He loved our nation; that was the nation of the Iewes, he was none of them:
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and set to keepe a Garison or Colony amongst them, it was strange therefore that he should love Gentem nostram, that Nation that they called Our Nation.
and Set to keep a Garrison or Colony among them, it was strange Therefore that he should love Gentem nostram, that nation that they called Our nation.
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The Iewes then (GOD so suffering of it for their pride and stubbornnesse) were contemptible in the eyes of all the Nations of the earth, almost as much as now:
The Iewes then (GOD so suffering of it for their pride and stubbornness) were contemptible in the eyes of all the nations of the earth, almost as much as now:
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for him therefore, a Roman by birth, an enemy by profession, to love, and so far to love Their Nation, it argueth plainly there was that that set his heart on fire, which Heathen morality never knew of.
for him Therefore, a Roman by birth, an enemy by profession, to love, and so Far to love Their nation, it argue plainly there was that that Set his heart on fire, which Heathen morality never knew of.
for this, and if ye will let Religio be a Religando, this is truly that Caduceus, that powerfull wand, that all Nations whatsoever are quietly charmed under.
for this, and if you will let Religio be a Religando, this is truly that Caduceus, that powerful wand, that all nations whatsoever Are quietly charmed under.
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Secondly, that it was religious, and shewed to Gods Church. Gentem teacheth us an excellent morall vertue, Nostram an eminent Christian grace, we will joyne them both together.
Secondly, that it was religious, and showed to God's Church. Gentem Teaches us an excellent moral virtue, Nostram an eminent Christian grace, we will join them both together.
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Many excellent and memorable examples hath the Church of God through all times yeelded of such as have left undoubted testimonies of their love to both these.
Many excellent and memorable Examples hath the Church of God through all times yielded of such as have left undoubted testimonies of their love to both these.
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debating a while upon both, Vicit amor patriae, so far was she carried with such a glorious cause, that she quickly concluded all danger in this heroike speech, If I perish, I perish, Esther 4.16. and so went on with her great and dangerous designe.
debating a while upon both, Vicit amor patriae, so Far was she carried with such a glorious cause, that she quickly concluded all danger in this heroic speech, If I perish, I perish, Esther 4.16. and so went on with her great and dangerous Design.
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and among them of the redoubted Maccabees, whose tedious travels and labours were so indefatigable, whose spirits were so undaunted, whose lives so often jeoparded,
and among them of the redoubted Maccabees, whose tedious travels and labours were so indefatigable, whose spirits were so undaunted, whose lives so often jeoparded,
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We may reade Moses, rather than the people of Israel should be forsaken of GOD, wishing his owne rejection, Blot me rather (saith he) out of the Booke of life:
We may read Moses, rather than the people of Israel should be forsaken of GOD, wishing his own rejection, Blot me rather (Says he) out of the Book of life:
Animaeque magnae prodigum Paulum, see likewise St. Paul in as high a straine for the same cause, I could wish my selfe were accursed from Christ for my brethren the Iewes my kinsmen according to the flesh.
Animaeque Great prodigum Paulum, see likewise Saint Paul in as high a strain for the same cause, I could wish my self were accursed from christ for my brothers the Iewes my kinsmen according to the Flesh.
Here is not only life, but life of life, body & soule layed to stake for this cause, Love greater than the greatest, beyond al superlative, no Rhetorik is able to magnifie it.
Here is not only life, but life of life, body & soul laid to stake for this cause, Love greater than the greatest, beyond all superlative, no Rhetoric is able to magnify it.
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Doe burning coales set unkindled coales on fire? Are good examples the most moving Sermons? Let us then light our dim Candles, at these blazing Lampes;
Doe burning coals Set unkindled coals on fire? are good Examples the most moving Sermons? Let us then Light our dim Candles, At these blazing Lamps;
make no Schisme in this, move no Sedition in that, beware of those wilde goards whereby there is Mors in olla; Those two pestiferous weeds that poison our love to both these;
make no Schism in this, move no Sedition in that, beware of those wild goards whereby there is Mors in olla; Those two pestiferous weeds that poison our love to both these;
What Order? What Condition? What Calling, could I not now speak to? In what place sitteth he, that might not here be exhorted rightly to order it for the profit of the Nation? The ruling part to doe justice downeward, the obeying part, to performe obedience upward;
What Order? What Condition? What Calling, could I not now speak to? In what place Sitteth he, that might not Here be exhorted rightly to order it for the profit of the nation? The ruling part to do Justice downward, the obeying part, to perform Obedience upward;
I could likewise here fitly cry downe those excrements, that in every age, all Nations have brought forth through their plenty, who like Vipers, feed upon her bloud that giveth them a being;
I could likewise Here fitly cry down those excrements, that in every age, all nations have brought forth through their plenty, who like Vipers, feed upon her blood that gives them a being;
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A Varlet, that at once by the inriching of himselfe, robbeth God of his honour, the Kings Majestie of his Subjects, the Land of her increase, the poore of their habitation, the Ministers both of their profit, and comfort;
A Varlet, that At once by the enriching of himself, robbeth God of his honour, the Kings Majesty of his Subject's, the Land of her increase, the poor of their habitation, the Ministers both of their profit, and Comfort;
all that I will say of such kinde of people as these is, what was once said of that wicked Roman, they are Docti, sed in malum publicum, full of projections and devises,
all that I will say of such kind of people as these is, what was once said of that wicked Roman, they Are Learned, said in malum publicum, full of projections and devises,
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and so I leave these to their discipline, who with watchfull eyes, and high hands (wee thanke GOD never more duly and powerfully than now) continually attend and provide for the good of the Nation.
and so I leave these to their discipline, who with watchful eyes, and high hands (we thank GOD never more duly and powerfully than now) continually attend and provide for the good of the nation.
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what profiteth, saith he, if ye say thus, &c. Therefore Saint Paul biddeth his Colossians, Put on both bowels of mercy and kindnesse, that is, that they should be both touched with inward affection, and performe outward offices likewise.
what profiteth, Says he, if you say thus, etc. Therefore Saint Paul bids his colossians, Put on both bowels of mercy and kindness, that is, that they should be both touched with inward affection, and perform outward Offices likewise.
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Therefore Dorcas was right, who was Discipula (saith the Text) a Disciple that frequently heard the Apostles, and was likewise full of good workes and almes-deeds which she did.
Therefore Dorcas was right, who was Discipula (Says the Text) a Disciple that frequently herd the Apostles, and was likewise full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
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Cornelius was truly a devout man, whose prayers and almes ascended to Almighty GOD. Zacheus, a true convert, that came both willingly downe to CHRIST when he called him,
Cornelius was truly a devout man, whose Prayers and alms ascended to Almighty GOD. Zacchaeus, a true convert, that Come both willingly down to CHRIST when he called him,
it is Durus sermo, an hard saying: if our Saviour himselfe come to us as he came once to the Young man in the Gospell, with Vade & vende, Goe sell and give, and the like chargeable commands;
it is Durus sermon, an hard saying: if our Saviour himself come to us as he Come once to the Young man in the Gospel, with Vade & vende, Go fell and give, and the like chargeable commands;
Sometime we are not so favorable, but we either carpe at the worke, as Iudas sometime, concerning that good womans love expressed to our Saviour, Quorsum perditio haec? what need all this waste? This cost might better have bin imployed other wayes, as thus, and thus;
Sometime we Are not so favourable, but we either carp At the work, as Iudas sometime, Concerning that good woman's love expressed to our Saviour, Quorsum Perdition haec? what need all this waste? This cost might better have been employed other ways, as thus, and thus;
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But if we come neerer the matter, and speake of restoring any thing unjustly with-holden from God; if of delivering the houses of the Lord which wee have in our possession;
But if we come nearer the matter, and speak of restoring any thing unjustly withholden from God; if of delivering the houses of the Lord which we have in our possession;
or of the meanes violently and fraudulently detained from them; if of refusing any gain, though sinisterly offered unto us, & against Gods Commandements;
or of the means violently and fraudulently detained from them; if of refusing any gain, though sinisterly offered unto us, & against God's commandments;
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and though we be easily drawne to give God enough in hearing of Sermons, yet we will bate him for it, in workes of mercy and building of Synagogues. But this is not to serve God like Zachariah and Elizabeth, who walked in all the Commandements of the Lord, without reproofe, making conscience of some duties as well as other.
and though we be Easily drawn to give God enough in hearing of Sermons, yet we will bore him for it, in works of mercy and building of Synagogues. But this is not to serve God like Zachariah and Elizabeth, who walked in all the commandments of the Lord, without reproof, making conscience of Some duties as well as other.
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But it is to serve GOD like Naaman the Syrian, who was content (after his miraculous cure) to sacrifice to no God, but the God of Israel. In this thing only (saith he) let the Lord pardon thy servant, that when my Master goeth into the house of Rimmon to worship there,
But it is to serve GOD like Naaman the Syrian, who was content (After his miraculous cure) to sacrifice to no God, but the God of Israel. In this thing only (Says he) let the Lord pardon thy servant, that when my Master Goes into the house of Rimmon to worship there,
And God, when he would try Abrahams faith, he tried it by his works, saith Saint Iames, in that he offered upon his command, the deerest comfort that he had in the world, his onely Sonne Isaac.
And God, when he would try Abrahams faith, he tried it by his works, Says Saint James, in that he offered upon his command, the dearest Comfort that he had in the world, his only Son Isaac.
Two things I would have you take notice of concerning Synagogues. 1 Their Institution or Foundation. 2 Their End, Vse, and Ordination. 1 For their Foundation.
Two things I would have you take notice of Concerning Synagogues. 1 Their Institution or Foundation. 2 Their End, Use, and Ordination. 1 For their Foundation.
for the which uses in our SAVIOURS time there were many of them; both in Ierusalem, and in all other places, and Cities, where the Iewes then inhabited.
for the which uses in our SAVIORS time there were many of them; both in Ierusalem, and in all other places, and Cities, where the Iewes then inhabited.
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So that Divine Ordinance, and particular command from God, they had none for them; Ecclesiastike, such as the example and continuance of former times and ages;
So that Divine Ordinance, and particular command from God, they had none for them; Ecclesiastic, such as the Exampl and Continuance of former times and ages;
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and such was the Institution of these Synagogues. Secondly, for their use or employment. Synagogues were to pray, to read, and preach the word of God in, excepting Sacrifices,
and such was the Institution of these Synagogues. Secondly, for their use or employment. Synagogues were to pray, to read, and preach the word of God in, excepting Sacrifices,
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or there be two wayes wherein we may honour God with our substance, Immediately, towards himselfe. Mediately, in his members. 1 Immediately, towards himselfe;
or there be two ways wherein we may honour God with our substance, Immediately, towards himself. Mediately, in his members. 1 Immediately, towards himself;
and the rest of the Apostles (through weakenesse) startled at it likewise, and by both it was concluded, This Ointment might have beene sold for much money,
and the rest of the Apostles (through weakness) startled At it likewise, and by both it was concluded, This Ointment might have been sold for much money,
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yet our Saviour applaudeth the Woman, defendeth the Deed, and concerning the Question, thus concludeth, The poore ye shall have alwayes with you, me ye shall not have alwayes with you;
yet our Saviour applaudeth the Woman, defendeth the Deed, and Concerning the Question, thus Concludeth, The poor you shall have always with you, me you shall not have always with you;
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but concerning me, who am shortly to depart from you, according to the flesh, she shall not have the like opportunity againe, to doe me this outward honour.
but Concerning me, who am shortly to depart from you, according to the Flesh, she shall not have the like opportunity again, to do me this outward honour.
but Sheds and Cellars, Crypts, and Caves, and Woods, were faine to supply them instead of Temples and Synagogues; and those places were chosen for Gods service, not which were meetest but which were safest.
but Sheds and Cellars, Crypts, and Caves, and Woods, were feign to supply them instead of Temples and Synagogues; and those places were chosen for God's service, not which were meetest but which were Safest.
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In these cases, their sanctified soules and bodies were all the Temples they could build to Almighty GOD, who, without doubt, tooke not any lesse delight in their hearty and zealous affection,
In these cases, their sanctified Souls and bodies were all the Temples they could built to Almighty GOD, who, without doubt, took not any less delight in their hearty and zealous affection,
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as after the time of Constantine, and some of the succeeding Emperours, while the world was in love with Religion. When Temples and Churches were so frequent, that no place wanted them;
as After the time of Constantine, and Some of the succeeding emperors, while the world was in love with Religion. When Temples and Churches were so frequent, that no place wanted them;
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and when they were so magnificently erected, and so richly adorned, and beautified, that to have added more, had rather beene to have made them garish, than decent:
and when they were so magnificently erected, and so richly adorned, and beautified, that to have added more, had rather been to have made them garish, than decent:
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than to have layed great cost upon the polishing of Shrines and Altars; while the living Temples of the Holy Ghost went unfed, unclothed, and unregarded.
than to have laid great cost upon the polishing of Shrines and Altars; while the living Temples of the Holy Ghost went unfed, unclothed, and unregarded.
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But commeth these occasions about againe to build a Synagogue, which will not alwayes befall us? Is the time now that we have Christ with us, in that sense that he there speaketh, that wee shall not alwayes have him with us? Are all those Remora's and Obstacles taken away from us? and have we in their place, fit opportunities to doe God this great honour seasonably? The people of Capernaum dwell far from Ierusalem;
But comes these occasions about again to built a Synagogue, which will not always befall us? Is the time now that we have christ with us, in that sense that he there speaks, that we shall not always have him with us? are all those Remora's and Obstacles taken away from us? and have we in their place, fit opportunities to do God this great honour seasonably? The people of Capernaum dwell Far from Ierusalem;
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What deed can then be comparable to this of our Centurion, Aedificare Synagogam? Opportunities then it seemeth there are (and as it were) certaine criticall times,
What deed can then be comparable to this of our Centurion, Aedificare Synagogue? Opportunities then it seems there Are (and as it were) certain critical times,
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and Iudas himselfe not be able to snarle at it? Is this an Age that requireth such a worke? Will God receive some speciall honour by it? Examine, see what opportunities we have for it.
and Iudas himself not be able to snarl At it? Is this an Age that requires such a work? Will God receive Some special honour by it? Examine, see what opportunities we have for it.
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Then may we both continue those places to God, which our Fathers of old have dedicated to performe his Service in (which taken away, all Religion would quickly faile.) And likewise we may make it hereby knowne, That God is of no lesse power in his Church now,
Then may we both continue those places to God, which our Father's of old have dedicated to perform his Service in (which taken away, all Religion would quickly fail.) And likewise we may make it hereby known, That God is of no less power in his Church now,
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striving if they possibly could, to expunge, and blot all workes in this kinde, out of the Table of those laudable deeds, which proceed from Christian liberality? Nay further, Doest thou live with those who are the spawne of these, who make no conscience of taking these holy places from GOD, who care not to pull downe Synagogues, turning them to a Den of Theeves;
striving if they possibly could, to expunge, and blot all works in this kind, out of the Table of those laudable Deeds, which proceed from Christian liberality? Nay further, Dost thou live with those who Are the spawn of these, who make no conscience of taking these holy places from GOD, who care not to pull down Synagogues, turning them to a Den of Thieves;
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or of ravishing from the mouthes of GOD'S Ministers, those portions allotted for their maintenance to serve in those places? Are these so common and so countenanced, that we may justly feare, Should they goe on without any stop, they would in a small time, take all the houses of the Lord, in the Land, into their owne possession? Then he that will either build any of these houses for God, or redeeme any of those portions taken from them, may (which is eminent) stand up alone almost, in the performance of this rejected part of Gods service;
or of ravishing from the mouths of GOD'S Ministers, those portions allotted for their maintenance to serve in those places? are these so Common and so countenanced, that we may justly Fear, Should they go on without any stop, they would in a small time, take all the houses of the Lord, in the Land, into their own possession? Then he that will either built any of these houses for God, or Redeem any of those portions taken from them, may (which is eminent) stand up alone almost, in the performance of this rejected part of God's service;
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Then mayest thou freshly write those duties, which among us are almost obliterated; and teach the world that lesson, which now in her dotage she hath well-nigh forgot; That sacriledge is a sinne.
Then Mayest thou freshly write those duties, which among us Are almost obliterated; and teach the world that Lesson, which now in her dotage she hath well-nigh forgotten; That sacrilege is a sin.
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and will tell thee, that they built those Churches, which thou thinkest too great a burthen to repaire? Then build a Synagogue, and thou shalt stop the mouth of the adversary:
and will tell thee, that they built those Churches, which thou Thinkest too great a burden to repair? Then built a Synagogue, and thou shalt stop the Mouth of the adversary:
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These being the fruits of building a Synagogue, who will not say, but it is a worke Paramount to all other, that in this kind we can honour God withall? Who will not say, that our Age is an Age for the purpose? That it is now, Opus diei, in die suo, a worke,
These being the fruits of building a Synagogue, who will not say, but it is a work Paramount to all other, that in this kind we can honour God withal? Who will not say, that our Age is an Age for the purpose? That it is now, Opus Die, in die Sue, a work,
Magnificence, and splendor, hath alwayes beene thought the fittest way in those places, to expresse the brightnesse of his glory that is served in them:
Magnificence, and splendour, hath always been Thought the Fittest Way in those places, to express the brightness of his glory that is served in them:
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David saith, that his intent was hereby, to expresse and give a testimony of his affection and love to Gods service, Because I have set my affection upon the house of my GOD, I have given of mine owne proper good gold and silver unto the house of my God;
David Says, that his intent was hereby, to express and give a testimony of his affection and love to God's service, Because I have Set my affection upon the house of my GOD, I have given of mine own proper good gold and silver unto the house of my God;
he thought by the magnificence of his Temple, most fitly to set forth the greatnesse and Majesty of God, who was served in it, And the house which I build is great, for great is our God above all gods.
he Thought by the magnificence of his Temple, most fitly to Set forth the greatness and Majesty of God, who was served in it, And the house which I built is great, for great is our God above all God's.
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It was not then it seemeth, unnecessary cost that was thus layed out; these motives were then accounted sufficient, I know not now whether they wil beare water, or no:
It was not then it seems, unnecessary cost that was thus laid out; these motives were then accounted sufficient, I know not now whither they will bear water, or no:
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We might observe, (if our partiality would suffer us) that the comelinesse, and beauty of the house of prayer, erecteth and lifteth up the minde into a more solid and due consideration of those holy exercises which we goe about;
We might observe, (if our partiality would suffer us) that the comeliness, and beauty of the house of prayer, erecteth and lifts up the mind into a more solid and due consideration of those holy exercises which we go about;
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for tell mee I pray (with equall judgement) Is it not an evident signe of the victory and upper hand, that Christianity hath got over Heathen idolatry,
for tell me I pray (with equal judgement) Is it not an evident Signen of the victory and upper hand, that Christianity hath god over Heathen idolatry,
Houses, in the honour of CHRIST, and for the performance of his Religion (maugre all their rage and malice) now standing gloriously built up, with their tops reaching unto the very Clouds;
Houses, in the honour of CHRIST, and for the performance of his Religion (maugre all their rage and malice) now standing gloriously built up, with their tops reaching unto the very Clouds;
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Againe, doth not this in some sort, repay againe, a moity to Christ Iesus, for those outward disgraces and violence, which hath beene offered unto him, by persecutors in his Church and Service? Is it not a good argument and reason,
Again, does not this in Some sort, repay again, a moiety to christ Iesus, for those outward disgraces and violence, which hath been offered unto him, by persecutors in his Church and Service? Is it not a good argument and reason,
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why we should give al outward honour and reverence, unto the very blessed name of Iesus Christ our Saviour? Because that that very name, hath beene so ignominiously prophaned,
why we should give all outward honour and Reverence, unto the very blessed name of Iesus christ our Saviour? Because that that very name, hath been so ignominiously Profaned,
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and derided, by wicked miscreants and misbeleevers? And doth not the same reason tell us, that we should now in the flourishing dayes of the Gospell, retaliate againe, that publike suppression, that in persecuted times the service of God groaned under, with as publike worship and honour? Should we not now fit a glorious Church for his Service, who was then content to accept of the performance of it,
and derided, by wicked miscreants and misbelievers? And does not the same reason tell us, that we should now in the flourishing days of the Gospel, retaliate again, that public suppression, that in persecuted times the service of God groaned under, with as public worship and honour? Should we not now fit a glorious Church for his Service, who was then content to accept of the performance of it,
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though under a Wood, or in the mouth of a Rocke? Wee reade in Ecclesiastike Stories, in the time of Alexander Severus, that it was accounted an especiall favour to the Christians,
though under a Wood, or in the Mouth of a Rock? we read in Ecclesiastic Stories, in the time of Alexander Severus, that it was accounted an especial favour to the Christians,
God hath made many excellent creatures fit for structure, and beauty in building; The Marble, Tutch, Porphiry, Alabastar, Brasse, Gold, and all other Minerals, Stones and Mettals;
God hath made many excellent creatures fit for structure, and beauty in building; The Marble, Touch, Porphyry, Alabastar, Brass, Gold, and all other Minerals, Stones and Metals;
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and their Prophets should rather have reproved, than comforted them. To conclude; plenty and peace give the best abilities, and opportunities, to workes of this nature:
and their prophets should rather have reproved, than comforted them. To conclude; plenty and peace give the best abilities, and opportunities, to works of this nature:
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manifesting thereby, that we are willing that he shall tast of his owne blessings himselfe also? And what better leisure have we to doe these kinde of workes,
manifesting thereby, that we Are willing that he shall taste of his own blessings himself also? And what better leisure have we to do these kind of works,
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who before the time of Constantine, under Severus, Gordianus, Philip, and Galienus, the state of Christian affaires being then but tollerable at the best:
who before the time of Constantine, under Severus, Gordianus, Philip, and Galen, the state of Christian affairs being then but tolerable At the best:
Maximinus succeedeth, and he giveth them leave to rebuild them; and up they goe againe, saith Eusebius, with greater splendor than ever they did before.
Maximinus succeedeth, and he gives them leave to rebuild them; and up they go again, Says Eusebius, with greater splendour than ever they did before.
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as soone as they were finished? How forward should we be, who almost assure and promise to our selves a kinde of an eternity of what we doe? when centuries of yeares shall passe,
as soon as they were finished? How forward should we be, who almost assure and promise to our selves a kind of an eternity of what we do? when centuries of Years shall pass,
and you doe all looke upon me, as if yee had a great while longed till I came to your owne wished application of my Text. Every one of you are ready to conjecture in all this, what I have aimed at,
and you do all look upon me, as if ye had a great while longed till I Come to your own wished application of my Text. Every one of you Are ready to conjecture in all this, what I have aimed At,
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I would my abilities were answerable to my goodwill, I should then throughly performe it. To omit (for I must contract my selfe) those many excellent good causes,
I would my abilities were answerable to my goodwill, I should then thoroughly perform it. To omit (for I must contract my self) those many excellent good Causes,
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and deepe considerations (above common capacities) whereupon Cathedrals in generall, are justly and wholesomely continued in the Church of God: This place in particular, the most famous of them all, cannot without our Churches great dishonour, be suffered to fall and decay amongst us.
and deep considerations (above Common capacities) whereupon Cathedrals in general, Are justly and wholesomely continued in the Church of God: This place in particular, the most famous of them all, cannot without our Churches great dishonour, be suffered to fallen and decay among us.
Grant (though it be too much to grant) that it were tollerable, though pittifull, in some upland and private part or corner of the Kingdome, to see such a stupendious frame as this fall,
Grant (though it be too much to grant) that it were tolerable, though pitiful, in Some upland and private part or corner of the Kingdom, to see such a stupendious frame as this fallen,
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yet that this should doe so, were scandalous and unsufferable. Three Advocates there are that seeme to plead for this Church above any other whatsoever.
yet that this should do so, were scandalous and unsufferable. Three Advocates there Are that seem to plead for this Church above any other whatsoever.
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1. It standeth (like the Temple of Ierusalem ) in the Metropolis or Head-City of the Land. Hither all Strangers who come upon our Coasts, resort and repaire;
1. It Stands (like the Temple of Ierusalem) in the Metropolis or Head-City of the Land. Hither all Strangers who come upon our Coasts, resort and repair;
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and they do judge and censure of the whole State of the Kingdome, and how we stand affected to Religion, according to the Scale which they take of this place.
and they do judge and censure of the Whole State of the Kingdom, and how we stand affected to Religion, according to the Scale which they take of this place.
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and the last and least regard they tooke was toward Religion, and how they served God; an imputation which I know that ye would not willingly should be fastned upon you.
and the last and least regard they took was towards Religion, and how they served God; an imputation which I know that you would not willingly should be fastened upon you.
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here, ye your selves of this Citie, in all your publike meetings (like to that place whither the Tribes went up in their Orders) resort, and joyne in prayer together:
Here, you your selves of this city, in all your public meetings (like to that place whither the Tribes went up in their Order) resort, and join in prayer together:
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for any publike blessings or deliverances which befall the whole Land. Hither also our Princes and Governors resort, to joyne with us in those solemne thankes-givings.
for any public blessings or Deliverances which befall the Whole Land. Hither also our Princes and Governors resort, to join with us in those solemn thanksgivings.
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or that it were seemely for such a famous Kingdome, or such a glorious City, that these her so publike actions of Religion, should bee performed under a ruinous heape of stones? Are the magazines, Burses, Hals, Guilds,
or that it were seemly for such a famous Kingdom, or such a glorious city, that these her so public actions of Religion, should be performed under a ruinous heap of stones? are the magazines, Burses, Hals, Guilds,
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Wheresoever our gracious Soveraigne commeth, all men (I thinke) will say, that it is fitting those places that receive him, should excell others in nitor and decency;
Wheresoever our gracious Sovereign comes, all men (I think) will say, that it is fitting those places that receive him, should excel Others in nitor and decency;
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and will you suffer him onely, when hee commeth to joyne with you in his devotions, to behold unseemely decay and ruine? I cannot thinke you would abide it.
and will you suffer him only, when he comes to join with you in his devotions, to behold unseemly decay and ruin? I cannot think you would abide it.
Is it not then our duties (beloved) with all our abilities to second a Prince thus religiously disposed? Thinke ye that it will not worke upon his royall heart to see what he himselfe hath begun, to be generally imbraced and liked of? Will it not excite him to undertake other and higher matters for Gods honour (if occasion offer them) when he shall see himselfe in this seconded and complied withall?
Is it not then our duties (Beloved) with all our abilities to second a Prince thus religiously disposed? Think you that it will not work upon his royal heart to see what he himself hath begun, to be generally embraced and liked of? Will it not excite him to undertake other and higher matters for God's honour (if occasion offer them) when he shall see himself in this seconded and complied withal?
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they were but currishly uncivill that to a Prince (I speake in the simplicity of my heart and so would be understood of all men) so famous for Piety, Iustice,
they were but currishly Uncivil that to a Prince (I speak in the simplicity of my heart and so would be understood of all men) so famous for Piety, justice,
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but in those yeares doth he take up his thoughts about these holy matters, which almost the meanest of us spend in the height of vanity and intemperance.
but in those Years does he take up his thoughts about these holy matters, which almost the Meanest of us spend in the height of vanity and intemperance.
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That as he hath begun it in the flower of his dayes, he may have that comfort and happinesse (to his eternall renowne) to see the perfection and finishing of it;
That as he hath begun it in the flower of his days, he may have that Comfort and happiness (to his Eternal renown) to see the perfection and finishing of it;
as when King David would build an Altar, it made Araunah offer like a King to the building, here is an example above this in my Text. It is not Centurio but Imperator, Caesar himselfe buildeth;
as when King David would built an Altar, it made Araunah offer like a King to the building, Here is an Exampl above this in my Text. It is not Centurion but Imperator, Caesar himself builds;
all through your commerce and trading (which GOD blesse still unto you) like to a great River that were fed with many petty springs, floweth into your bosomes;
all through your commerce and trading (which GOD bless still unto you) like to a great River that were fed with many Petty springs, flows into your bosoms;
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From you therefore, to whom GODS blessings hath afforded the greatest ability, GOD and men looke upon you expecting in these workes the most liberall retribution.
From you Therefore, to whom GOD'S blessings hath afforded the greatest ability, GOD and men look upon you expecting in these works the most liberal retribution.
whose contributions it may be, would be more liberall to a Horse-race, than to a Synagogue. But it is you, that by the frequent good preaching that is amongst you;
whose contributions it may be, would be more liberal to a Horserace, than to a Synagogue. But it is you, that by the frequent good preaching that is among you;
and in speciall, this particular worke, having bin so often, and so learnedly pressed unto you, who must needs more rightly poyse the dignity thereof better,
and in special, this particular work, having been so often, and so learnedly pressed unto you, who must needs more rightly poise the dignity thereof better,
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Blessed be the Lord God of our Fathers, who who hath put such a thing as this into the heart of the King, to beautifie the house of God, which is in our Ierusalem.
Blessed be the Lord God of our Father's, who who hath put such a thing as this into the heart of the King, to beautify the house of God, which is in our Ierusalem.
