The workes of the reuerend and faithfull seruant af Iesus Christ M. Richard Greenham, minister and preacher of the Word of God collected into one volume: reuised, corrected, and published, for the further building of all such as loue the truth, and desire to know the power of godlinesse. By H.H.
Publisher: Printed by Thomas Snodham and Thomas Creede for VVilliam VVelby and are to be solde at his shop in Paules Church yard at the signe of the Swanne
and therefore being vnderstood of such a mutuall participation of gifts from one to another, it must followe as a particular part thereof, that wee be readie to doe good.
and Therefore being understood of such a mutual participation of Gifts from one to Another, it must follow as a particular part thereof, that we be ready to do good.
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This reason also may appeare to be generall, because it followeth in the order of our confession of our faith, that we beleeue the holy and vniuersal congregation, the communion of Saints:
This reason also may appear to be general, Because it follows in the order of our Confessi of our faith, that we believe the holy and universal congregation, the communion of Saints:
if we diuorce our selues from the crue of false worshippers, and wholy espouse our selues to the fellowship of them that worship in spirit and in truth.
if we divorce our selves from the crew of false worshippers, and wholly espouse our selves to the fellowship of them that worship in Spirit and in truth.
meaning that he would vse the benefit of them, to waine himselfe from false worshippers; as men will frequent the companie of the learned that desire learning;
meaning that he would use the benefit of them, to wain himself from false worshippers; as men will frequent the company of the learned that desire learning;
Againe, if an euill man haue them, he vnreuerently vsurpeth them, immoderatly vseth them, and vnthankfully is puffed vp with them, he turneth them to euill vses,
Again, if an evil man have them, he unreverently usurpeth them, immoderately uses them, and unthankfully is puffed up with them, he turns them to evil uses,
And marke, he calleth them excellent. Some thinke rich men to be excellent, some thinke learned men to be excellent, some count men in authoritie so to be:
And mark, he calls them excellent. some think rich men to be excellent, Some think learned men to be excellent, Some count men in Authority so to be:
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for if they were but meanly conuersant in the Scriptures, in the holy Epistles, they should finde almost in euery Epistle mention made of the Saints, who are thereunto called in Iesus Christ, through whom they are sanctified by the holy Ghost.
for if they were but meanly conversant in the Scriptures, in the holy Epistles, they should find almost in every Epistle mention made of the Saints, who Are thereunto called in Iesus christ, through whom they Are sanctified by the holy Ghost.
vnto whom God reuealeth himselfe, and communicateth his mercies, in whom we must haue al our delight, with whom we must communicate, according to the measure of grace giuen vnto euery one of vs. But to the Saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent:
unto whom God Revealeth himself, and Communicateth his Mercies, in whom we must have all our delight, with whom we must communicate, according to the measure of grace given unto every one of us But to the Saints that Are in the earth, and to the excellent:
whatsoeuer others haue, they haue not for their priuate vse, but that by them as by pipes and conduites they liberally should be conueied vnto me also.
whatsoever Others have, they have not for their private use, but that by them as by pipes and conduits they liberally should be conveyed unto me also.
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for mine imperfect goodnesse cannot pleasure thee, who art most perfect and goodnesse it selfe: my weldoing can doe thee no good, my wickednesse can doe thee no harme:
for mine imperfect Goodness cannot pleasure thee, who art most perfect and Goodness it self: my welldoing can do thee no good, my wickedness can do thee no harm:
Here he confesseth that whatsoeuer good thing he had, he receiued it of the Lord. And this he doth not barely or barrenly with his lips from the teeth outward,
Here he Confesses that whatsoever good thing he had, he received it of the Lord. And this he does not barely or barrenly with his lips from the teeth outward,
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and these men when they seeke for helpe at the Lord, meane in their hearts to finde it in their friends, good authoritie and pleasure, howsoeuer for feare they dare not say this outwardly.
and these men when they seek for help At the Lord, mean in their hearts to find it in their Friends, good Authority and pleasure, howsoever for Fear they Dare not say this outwardly.
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and also in vsing vnlawfull meanes. Some we see trust in friends: some shoulder out (as they thinke) the crosse with their goods: some fence themselues with authoritie:
and also in using unlawful means. some we see trust in Friends: Some shoulder out (as they think) the cross with their goods: Some fence themselves with Authority:
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much more in things concerning our saluation we must both carefully vse the meanes, and in the vsing of them not to trust in the outward worke wrought,
much more in things Concerning our salvation we must both carefully use the means, and in the using of them not to trust in the outward work wrought,
how much more dangerous is this in things concerning the soule, when a man either for want of hearing & reading the word feeleth not the diseases of the minde;
how much more dangerous is this in things Concerning the soul, when a man either for want of hearing & reading the word feeleth not the diseases of the mind;
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as this man of God did, whereby they may attaine this grace. And therefore howsoeuer they pretend a good affection, and well liking generally of the thing,
as this man of God did, whereby they may attain this grace. And Therefore howsoever they pretend a good affection, and well liking generally of the thing,
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and taught them an easier lesson, by appointing in the stead of this holy and painfull imitation, a carnall and voluptuous rabble of holidaies vnto the Saints,
and taught them an Easier Lesson, by appointing in the stead of this holy and painful imitation, a carnal and voluptuous rabble of holidays unto the Saints,
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and labour to haue Christ crucified in our hearts, by the ministerie of the word, euer preparing our selues in truth to beare the crosse of Christ, by preferring the pure profession of his Gospell,
and labour to have christ Crucified in our hearts, by the Ministry of the word, ever preparing our selves in truth to bear the cross of christ, by preferring the pure profession of his Gospel,
before any thing in the whole world deare vnto vs. Besides we are here to learne, that if our delight be in God his Saints on the earth, wee must be farre from vsing them maliciously, or speaking of them cruelly.
before any thing in the Whole world deer unto us Beside we Are Here to Learn, that if our delight be in God his Saints on the earth, we must be Far from using them maliciously, or speaking of them cruelly.
And therefore as at the audites and dayes of accounts such stewards are culpable and vnworthie of their places, who hauing large summes of money for the liberal maintenance of the family, haue appropriated all to themselues;
And Therefore as At the audites and days of accounts such Stewards Are culpable and unworthy of their places, who having large sums of money for the liberal maintenance of the family, have appropriated all to themselves;
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and plentifull gifts for the building vp of his Church, and distributing things necessarie to the Saints in due season, haue notwithstanding enriched themselues alone,
and plentiful Gifts for the building up of his Church, and distributing things necessary to the Saints in due season, have notwithstanding enriched themselves alone,
and impouerished their fellow seruants, vnto whose vse, and for whose good such rich reuenewes of God his graces and gifts were committed to their fidelitie.
and impoverished their fellow Servants, unto whose use, and for whose good such rich revenues of God his graces and Gifts were committed to their Fidis.
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Heere the man of God declareth himselfe to bee no lukewarme professor, and therefore as in the third verse hee sheweth the profession of his faith concerning the communion of Saints,
Here the man of God Declareth himself to be no lukewarm professor, and Therefore as in the third verse he shows the profession of his faith Concerning the communion of Saints,
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God cannot abide to be worshipped in part, or by mixture of religion, as though the Arke and Dagon, God and Mammon, Christ and Belial should bee ioyned in worship together.
God cannot abide to be worshipped in part, or by mixture of Religion, as though the Ark and Dagon, God and Mammon, christ and Belial should be joined in worship together.
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Many are not so fully contented with the Saints, as that they are throughly discontented with the wicked, who so long as they see matters of ciuill authoritie and good order haue successe, can loue the word to serue time and season, whose liking of it is so small, that when other religion commeth, they find not themselues much discontented.
Many Are not so Fully contented with the Saints, as that they Are thoroughly discontented with the wicked, who so long as they see matters of civil Authority and good order have success, can love the word to serve time and season, whose liking of it is so small, that when other Religion comes, they find not themselves much discontented.
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If euer this doctrine was necessarie, it is now most needefull, sith true religion so decayeth, false religion so aboundeth, heathenish prophanenes so groweth;
If ever this Doctrine was necessary, it is now most needful, sith true Religion so decayeth, false Religion so Aboundeth, Heathenish profaneness so grows;
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For whereof first did spring heathenishnesse? Euen from hence, men were contented that euery nation should worship as they listed and liked whereupon they did grow to haue both their country gods, and houshold gods;
For whereof First did spring heathenishness? Eve from hence, men were contented that every Nation should worship as they listed and liked whereupon they did grow to have both their country God's, and household God's;
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Not much vnlike is our familie of loue, and common sort of Protestants, both which can easily tolerate any kind of religion, come what profession come will.
Not much unlike is our family of love, and Common sort of Protestants, both which can Easily tolerate any kind of Religion, come what profession come will.
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In that he saith, hee will not make mention of their names with his lips, he declareth his through hatred vnto them, which the more euidently appeareth, in that hee would not only not cōmunicate with them in his goods,
In that he Says, he will not make mention of their names with his lips, he Declareth his through hatred unto them, which the more evidently appears, in that he would not only not communicate with them in his goods,
neither shall it be heard out of thy mouth, and not to them alone, but to all Christians in like manner, as appeareth Zechar. 13. 2. And in that day, faith the Lord of hostes, I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land,
neither shall it be herd out of thy Mouth, and not to them alone, but to all Christians in like manner, as appears Zechariah 13. 2. And in that day, faith the Lord of hosts, I will Cut off the names of the Idols out of the land,
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the one, that wee should not bee snared with such occasions; the other, because it is an abomination to the Lord, wherein although somewhat be political,
the one, that we should not be snared with such occasions; the other, Because it is an abomination to the Lord, wherein although somewhat be political,
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as not only the substance of false religion may be auoided, but also the appertinances thereof, whereby we may the better prouide both for God his glory, and our owne peace.
as not only the substance of false Religion may be avoided, but also the appurtenances thereof, whereby we may the better provide both for God his glory, and our own peace.
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for this religion is no lesse comfortable than true, when wee feele our selues assured thereby of our iustification by Christ, of the ministerie of God his Angels watching ouer vs,
for this Religion is no less comfortable than true, when we feel our selves assured thereby of our justification by christ, of the Ministry of God his Angels watching over us,
This is that which helpeth in trouble of conscience, this comforteth in banishment, this relieueth vs in pouertie, this is the fruite of true religion.
This is that which Helpeth in trouble of conscience, this comforts in banishment, this relieveth us in poverty, this is the fruit of true Religion.
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but is voide of all substance of perfect consolation to ease a perplexed mind? Wherein it may wel be compared to those water brookes, which in time of winter,
but is void of all substance of perfect consolation to ease a perplexed mind? Wherein it may well be compared to those water brooks, which in time of winter,
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and a sure faith, shall neuer wander after idolatry, because the word of God will shewe them now all sufficiencie both for their soules and bodies is in the Lorde, who freely hath taken the whole charge thereof into his owne hands.
and a sure faith, shall never wander After idolatry, Because the word of God will show them now all sufficiency both for their Souls and bodies is in the Lord, who freely hath taken the Whole charge thereof into his own hands.
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This place then commendeth vnto vs a continuall care, which we must labour for, whereby such assurance of God his fauour and prouidence watching ouer vs may be in vs,
This place then commends unto us a continual care, which we must labour for, whereby such assurance of God his favour and providence watching over us may be in us,
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but it is to be thought that hee rather meaneth how he only resteth and stayeth himselfe concerning his whole felicitie of body and soule on the Lord alone,
but it is to be Thought that he rather means how he only rests and stays himself Concerning his Whole felicity of body and soul on the Lord alone,
For many haue inheritances, who hardly keepe the assurance of them from all assaults of crafty men, who craftily vndermine the estate and hold off their possessions, by falsifying their euidences.
For many have inheritances, who hardly keep the assurance of them from all assaults of crafty men, who craftily undermine the estate and hold off their possessions, by falsifying their evidences.
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it is both easie and vsuall for all to say, God is my portion, God is mine inheritance, God is hee that prepareth a table before mee, God filleth my cup:
it is both easy and usual for all to say, God is my portion, God is mine inheritance, God is he that Prepareth a table before me, God fills my cup:
but here in they be wray themselues in reuerencing so smally the meanes hereof, and accounting so little of the word, which is the onely assurance whereby they holde their inheritance.
but Here in they be wray themselves in reverencing so smally the means hereof, and accounting so little of the word, which is the only assurance whereby they hold their inheritance.
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Doth hee seeke by his portion or inheritance bequeathed vnto him by testament or otherwise, who maketh none account of his euidence and auncient coppies, whereby he holdeth his assurance? Can men then thinke that God is their inheritance,
Does he seek by his portion or inheritance bequeathed unto him by Testament or otherwise, who makes none account of his evidence and ancient copies, whereby he holds his assurance? Can men then think that God is their inheritance,
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when they esteeme so smally of his promises which ratifieth their hold, and keepeth in record their assurance? Can a man assure himselfe, that God is his portion when he hath no delight in his sacraments, wherein it is sealed and surrendred into his hands? This then is a true triall,
when they esteem so smally of his promises which ratifieth their hold, and Keepeth in record their assurance? Can a man assure himself, that God is his portion when he hath no delight in his Sacraments, wherein it is sealed and surrendered into his hands? This then is a true trial,
whether we may in truth subscribe to the Prophet his protestation, when we delight in the meanes, that is, in the word, in prayer, in the sacraments, and in discipline:
whither we may in truth subscribe to the Prophet his protestation, when we delight in the means, that is, in the word, in prayer, in the Sacraments, and in discipline:
Neither must we shuffle off this from our selues, seeing the Apostle (1. Pet. 2. 6) calleth vs a spirituall house, and an holy Priesthood to offer vp spirituall sacrifices:
Neither must we shuffle off this from our selves, seeing the Apostle (1. Pet. 2. 6) calls us a spiritual house, and an holy Priesthood to offer up spiritual Sacrifices:
Wherefore seeing the Lord dealeth so fauourably with vs, that when hell was our portion by our birthright, he hath measured out heauen for vs by the promulgation of his Gospell;
Wherefore seeing the Lord deals so favourably with us, that when hell was our portion by our birthright, he hath measured out heaven for us by the Promulgation of his Gospel;
what an hellish pride were it, not to set God aloft? what presumption were it, not to make him our chiefe delight, seeing he before freely hath made vs his chiefe delight? If then we desire that God should be our inheritance, we must be his;
what an hellish pride were it, not to Set God aloft? what presumption were it, not to make him our chief delight, seeing he before freely hath made us his chief delight? If then we desire that God should be our inheritance, we must be his;
So his meaning is in effect all one with the verse going before, and may thus shortly be couched together O Lord thou hast dealt with me fauourably, which pleaseth me so fully, that I require no other happines.
So his meaning is in Effect all one with the verse going before, and may thus shortly be couched together Oh Lord thou hast dealt with me favourably, which Pleases me so Fully, that I require no other happiness.
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because they made not a sure & vnchangeable choise of their profession at the first. This verse is especially to be vnderstood of the fauour of God, which he felt;
Because they made not a sure & unchangeable choice of their profession At the First. This verse is especially to be understood of the favour of God, which he felt;
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if no other things came, he was satisfied If we thinke our lines to be fallen pleasantly, we must by proportion by so much the more seeke spirituall than carnall things, by how much the soule is better than the body.
if not other things Come, he was satisfied If we think our lines to be fallen pleasantly, we must by proportion by so much the more seek spiritual than carnal things, by how much the soul is better than the body.
How then is God their portion, their lot and inheritance? how doth their heritage assigned of God please them, who are so carefull in earthly things to prouide for backe and belly,
How then is God their portion, their lot and inheritance? how does their heritage assigned of God please them, who Are so careful in earthly things to provide for back and belly,
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and so carelesse in heauenly things to prouide for their soules and consciences? For if we were perswaded, whatsoeuer we haue, we haue it of God, we would vse it with prayer, receiue it with thanksgiuing, we should not rest in outward things,
and so careless in heavenly things to provide for their Souls and Consciences? For if we were persuaded, whatsoever we have, we have it of God, we would use it with prayer, receive it with thanksgiving, we should not rest in outward things,
and on this manner being weaned from earthly things, we must looke for our outward estate to be ordered in full measure and scarcitie by God, that we may say with Paul, Philip 4. 11. I haue learned in whatsoeuer state I am, therewith to be content.
and on this manner being weaned from earthly things, we must look for our outward estate to be ordered in full measure and scarcity by God, that we may say with Paul, Philip 4. 11. I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
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And surely great rest should we finde in our consciences, if we could command our soules not to looke for greater things than the Lord hath placed vs in:
And surely great rest should we find in our Consciences, if we could command our Souls not to look for greater things than the Lord hath placed us in:
how base and inferiour so euer our calling is, and he assured, that by so much the more our walking therein is an acceptable sacrifice to the Lord, by how much our gifts being the greater they doe submit and humble themselues vnder the ordinance and appointed calling of the Lord the more.
how base and inferior so ever our calling is, and he assured, that by so much the more our walking therein is an acceptable sacrifice to the Lord, by how much our Gifts being the greater they do submit and humble themselves under the Ordinance and appointed calling of the Lord the more.
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but because thou hast renewed me by thy spirit, and aduised me in that, wherein flesh and blood could not counsel me? The due consideration hereof made our Sauiour Christ say on this manner:
but Because thou hast renewed me by thy Spirit, and advised me in that, wherein Flesh and blood could not counsel me? The due consideration hereof made our Saviour christ say on this manner:
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And what shall we thinke of our selues? Is it not the Lord his mightie & secret working in vs, that among such swarmes of heresies, such boldnes of Papists, such a multitude of Anabaptists, Arrians and Familie of loue, we are preserued, to discerne the right,
And what shall we think of our selves? Is it not the Lord his mighty & secret working in us, that among such swarms of heresies, such boldness of Papists, such a multitude of Anabaptists, Arians and Family of love, we Are preserved, to discern the right,
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if we looke to our education and helpes in learning, haue not others been as much thereby furthered as we? We are made all of one mould, wee were all borne vnder one climate, wee are not sanctified by nature more then others;
if we look to our education and helps in learning, have not Others been as much thereby furthered as we? We Are made all of one mould, we were all born under one climate, we Are not sanctified by nature more then Others;
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but whilest round about vs some are become Papists, some Atheists, some Arrians, some Familists, we are both guided of God to make our choise of the truth,
but whilst round about us Some Are become Papists, Some Atheists, Some Arians, Some Familists, we Are both guided of God to make our choice of the truth,
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and are continued in the well liking of our choise being made? What a benefit is it that in such store of politiques, we should not only vnderstand the letter,
and Are continued in the well liking of our choice being made? What a benefit is it that in such store of politics, we should not only understand the Letter,
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if wee be in trouble we can be patient, if wee suffer the crosse we are content? But doe not the Papists and Familists commend the Saints? doth not euery man say, God is his portion? how is this then any particular thing in the godly? True it is they doe so:
if we be in trouble we can be patient, if we suffer the cross we Are content? But do not the Papists and Familists commend the Saints? does not every man say, God is his portion? how is this then any particular thing in the godly? True it is they do so:
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In the night. Of his holie exercises in the night the man of God speaketh, Psal. 119 55. I haue remembred thy name in the night, O Lord, and haue kept thy law.
In the night. Of his holy exercises in the night the man of God speaks, Psalm 119 55. I have remembered thy name in the night, Oh Lord, and have kept thy law.
or rather the better by how much the night is more free from those troubles which worke great perturbations & violent distractions of the minde in the day:
or rather the better by how much the night is more free from those Troubles which work great perturbations & violent distractions of the mind in the day:
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and that the vertuous and the vicious man concerning halfe their liues, that is, the night seasō or sleeping times, doe nothing differ, sane that the dreames of the vertuous are good, the dreames of the vitious are euill;
and that the virtuous and the vicious man Concerning half their lives, that is, the night season or sleeping times, do nothing differ, sane that the dreams of the virtuous Are good, the dreams of the vicious Are evil;
and if at any time they breake forth into more sensuall libertie proceeding from their naturall appetite, they make this profite of it by iudging that the Lord correcteth these wandring thoughts in the day, by confused dreames in the night,
and if At any time they break forth into more sensual liberty proceeding from their natural appetite, they make this profit of it by judging that the Lord Correcteth these wandering thoughts in the day, by confused dreams in the night,
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By the reines I gather, is signified not the spirituall parts of the minde, but the more grosse & sensible parts of the bodie separated farre from the heart,
By the reins I gather, is signified not the spiritual parts of the mind, but the more gross & sensible parts of the body separated Far from the heart,
For it is no small benefit if we rightly consider it, that the spirit of God should so moderate with a continuall regiment our affections, that if our imaginations burst forth, wee should receiue the checke,
For it is no small benefit if we rightly Consider it, that the Spirit of God should so moderate with a continual regiment our affections, that if our Imaginations burst forth, we should receive the check,
and be controuled in the night, and by comparing one thing with another, long agoe forgotten, that the Lord should bring things againe to our remembrance.
and be controlled in the night, and by comparing one thing with Another, long ago forgotten, that the Lord should bring things again to our remembrance.
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and feele our affections rectified, our reines sanctified, and our bed vndefiled, we may be assured of some further sinceritie of our hearts, wrought by his holy spirit:
and feel our affections rectified, our reins sanctified, and our Bed undefiled, we may be assured of Some further sincerity of our hearts, wrought by his holy Spirit:
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Wherfore God his children are not so lightly to passe ouer their night-thoughts, but that they obserue in them either the mercifull corrections of God of some sinnes past,
Wherefore God his children Are not so lightly to pass over their Night-thoughts, but that they observe in them either the merciful corrections of God of Some Sins past,
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or his gratious admonition of some sinnes to come, or else his fauourable instructions concerning some sinne present, which not beeing repented of, will as well breake forth openly in the day, as secretly in the night.
or his gracious admonition of Some Sins to come, or Else his favourable instructions Concerning Some sin present, which not being repented of, will as well break forth openly in the day, as secretly in the night.
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Nights. To conclude, we see in Dauid a minde throughly sanctified, where the spirit of God keeping a continuall residence, wrought a continuall progresse and growing in spirituall knowledge,
Nights. To conclude, we see in David a mind thoroughly sanctified, where the Spirit of God keeping a continual residence, wrought a continual progress and growing in spiritual knowledge,
Hauing shewed before his delight in the Saints, his hatred of Idolaters, his stayed and full contented minde in God as his portion and inheritance, who as well continued in him as he did begin his grace,
Having showed before his delight in the Saints, his hatred of Idolaters, his stayed and full contented mind in God as his portion and inheritance, who as well continued in him as he did begin his grace,
the Prophet now declareth how by all this hee was mooued to thinke that God was at all times, in all places present with him, both as a Lord to suruay his wayes,
the Prophet now Declareth how by all this he was moved to think that God was At all times, in all places present with him, both as a Lord to survey his ways,
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His meaning and intent then is thus much, that hauing seuered himselfe from Idolaters, and ioyned in league with the Saincts, wholy resting himselfe on the Lord and his word, he desired nothing more,
His meaning and intent then is thus much, that having severed himself from Idolaters, and joined in league with the Saints, wholly resting himself on the Lord and his word, he desired nothing more,
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and be vpright, that is, seeing I am able by mine Almightie power to bring to passe whatsoeuer by couenant in mercie I haue promised to thee, make me the arbiter of thy thoughts, the suruayer of thy words,
and be upright, that is, seeing I am able by mine Almighty power to bring to pass whatsoever by Covenant in mercy I have promised to thee, make me the arbiter of thy thoughts, the suruayer of thy words,
but that euery true Israelite, euery good Christian, and true beleeuer, who looketh with Abraham for God his power in accomplishing his promises, must be assured hereof like as he was.
but that every true Israelite, every good Christian, and true believer, who looks with Abraham for God his power in accomplishing his promises, must be assured hereof like as he was.
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wee must haue the like faith, albeit not in so great proportion, yet in some acceptable measure following him, whose example, Rom. 4. we must not thinke so much to be person all, as reall, and for imitation.
we must have the like faith, albeit not in so great proportion, yet in Some acceptable measure following him, whose Exampl, Rom. 4. we must not think so much to be person all, as real, and for imitation.
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surely to doe iustly, and to loue mercy, and to humble thy selfe, to walke with thy God, that is, that thou shouldest set him i• thy sight, belieuing that he doth guide and gouerne thee.
surely to do justly, and to love mercy, and to humble thy self, to walk with thy God, that is, that thou Shouldst Set him i• thy sighed, believing that he does guide and govern thee.
and meditate of the word of God, to be frequent in prayer, whereby we may attaine to a cleerer sight of God his promises, which are all yea and Amen in Iesus Christ.
and meditate of the word of God, to be frequent in prayer, whereby we may attain to a clearer sighed of God his promises, which Are all yea and Amen in Iesus christ.
then as a father of gratious mercie, who comforteth the repenting sinner, and in euery particular thing is perswaded that God seeth him as a iudge and a Lord of the spirits,
then as a father of gracious mercy, who comforts the repenting sinner, and in every particular thing is persuaded that God sees him as a judge and a Lord of the spirits,
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Hauing learned this one ru•e, and made in truth this pedagogie of our actions, the simplest soule shall come foorth himselfe in the conscience of vnfained holinesse.
Having learned this one ru•e, and made in truth this pedagogy of our actions, the simplest soul shall come forth himself in the conscience of unfeigned holiness.
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Experience cōfirmeth this in children, who in any imminent danger shrowde and shelter themselues vnder their fathers armes or hands, as vnder a sufficient buckler.
Experience confirmeth this in children, who in any imminent danger shroud and shelter themselves under their Father's arms or hands, as under a sufficient buckler.
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Such was the estate of the man of God, as here appeareth, who was hemmed and hedged in with the power of God, both against present euils and daungers to come.
Such was the estate of the man of God, as Here appears, who was hemmed and hedged in with the power of God, both against present evils and dangers to come.
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as Psal. 91. 1. Who so dwelleth in the secret of the most high, shall abide in the shadow of the Almightie, &c. Wherein we see this assurance of God his protection to be common generally to all, which flie for succour wholy to him in time of temptation.
as Psalm 91. 1. Who so dwells in the secret of the most high, shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty, etc. Wherein we see this assurance of God his protection to be Common generally to all, which fly for succour wholly to him in time of temptation.
We are then to learne thus much out of this straine, that when we haue a care to set the Lord continually in our sight, he hath a care continually to watch ouer our estate.
We Are then to Learn thus much out of this strain, that when we have a care to Set the Lord continually in our sighed, he hath a care continually to watch over our estate.
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Psal. 23. throughout the whole Psalme, the man of God sheweth that he had so richly and so sweetly tasted of the promises of God, that in trouble he neuer wanted helpe.
Psalm 23. throughout the Whole Psalm, the man of God shows that he had so richly and so sweetly tasted of the promises of God, that in trouble he never wanted help.
although in a more excellent patterne of his owne faith, saying, vers. 31. If God be on our side, who can be against vs ▪ 33. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God his chosen? It is God that iustifieth.
although in a more excellent pattern of his own faith, saying, vers. 31. If God be on our side, who can be against us ▪ 33. Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God his chosen? It is God that Justifieth.
In our confession of the faith immediatly after the article of the remission of our sinnes, followeth the acknowledging of an happie resurrection, and glorious immortalitie:
In our Confessi of the faith immediately After the article of the remission of our Sins, follows the acknowledging of an happy resurrection, and glorious immortality:
as a prouident preseruer in gouerning heauen and earth? Shall I doubt that Christ, true God and true Man died for my sinnes, rose for my iustification, ascended to take possession of that glorie, which he will giue vnto me at his comming? Shall I doubt that the spirit of God hath sealed me and sanctified me, preseruing me vnblameable in Christ vntill the day of redemption? Shall I doubt, that I am of the number of the Saints, which are ordained to that glorie, which is freely giuen of God the Father, dearely purchased of God the Sonne,
as a provident preserver in governing heaven and earth? Shall I doubt that christ, true God and true Man died for my Sins, rose for my justification, ascended to take possession of that glory, which he will give unto me At his coming? Shall I doubt that the Spirit of God hath sealed me and sanctified me, preserving me unblameable in christ until the day of redemption? Shall I doubt, that I am of the number of the Saints, which Are ordained to that glory, which is freely given of God the Father, dearly purchased of God the Son,
and assuredly warranted by the ministerie of the word, and working of God the holy Ghost? No. Why then should I doubt that my sinnes are freely pardoned? Can a man by reason conceiue the mysterie of the Trinitie in vnitie;
and assuredly warranted by the Ministry of the word, and working of God the holy Ghost? No. Why then should I doubt that my Sins Are freely pardoned? Can a man by reason conceive the mystery of the Trinity in unity;
the distinction of natures in one person Christ Iesus, the secret working of the holy Ghost in them that are called, the rising againe to life, the dead bodie consumed to earth? No, we walke not by reason, we liue by faith,
the distinction of nature's in one person christ Iesus, the secret working of the holy Ghost in them that Are called, the rising again to life, the dead body consumed to earth? No, we walk not by reason, we live by faith,
and we beleeue against reason, euen because the spirit of God by the preaching of the word, hath sealed and beareth record of of these things to our spirits.
and we believe against reason, even Because the Spirit of God by the preaching of the word, hath sealed and bears record of of these things to our spirits.
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what blockishnes is it to beleeue all other points that doctrine, and to doubt and call in question one concerning the forgiuenes of sinnes? and seeing we beleeue as great things, what peeuishnes is it to doubt either of the comfortable assurāce of our saluation present,
what blockishness is it to believe all other points that Doctrine, and to doubt and call in question one Concerning the forgiveness of Sins? and seeing we believe as great things, what peevishness is it to doubt either of the comfortable assurance of our salvation present,
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This certaintie of our saluation spoken of by Paul, rehearsed of Peter, and mentioned of Dauid, Psal. 4 7. is that speciall fruit then of faith, which breedeth that spirituall ioy,
This certainty of our salvation spoken of by Paul, rehearsed of Peter, and mentioned of David, Psalm 4 7. is that special fruit then of faith, which breeds that spiritual joy,
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And that remnant of God his elect which feele the want of this fruite, haue notwithstanding faith, which manifesteth it selfe in them by groaning and sighing for it,
And that remnant of God his elect which feel the want of this fruit, have notwithstanding faith, which manifesteth it self in them by groaning and sighing for it,
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For albeit indeed there is no greater argument, that a man is aliue, than his liuely, quicke and cheerefull spirits, his fresh memorie, nimblenes and agi•itie of bodie:
For albeit indeed there is no greater argument, that a man is alive, than his lively, quick and cheerful spirits, his fresh memory, nimbleness and agi•itie of body:
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yet it is some token also of life, when a man not hauing in himselfe this alacritie of minde & acrimonie of weldoing, can complaine of his lumpish, earthly and dead spirits, dull memorie,
yet it is Some token also of life, when a man not having in himself this alacrity of mind & acrimony of welldoing, can complain of his lumpish, earthly and dead spirits, dull memory,
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and must preprare my heart for some crosse, I must rouse vp my selfe & raise vp God his spirit in me, that I may recouer that life which is in Christ, without the wich I am thus dull, or rather dead.
and must preprare my heart for Some cross, I must rouse up my self & raise up God his Spirit in me, that I may recover that life which is in christ, without the which I am thus dull, or rather dead.
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The Prophet Dauia (as wee knowe, Psalm. 119.) finding in himselfe this vntowardnesse to good exercises, the want of this delight, the losse of God his countenance, counteth himselfe as dead;
The Prophet Davia (as we know, Psalm. 119.) finding in himself this untowardness to good exercises, the want of this delight, the loss of God his countenance, counteth himself as dead;
and their vndiscreete plunging of themselues in endlesse and easelesse sorrowes, in pulling vpon themselues sorrow after sorrowe, and that with phantasticall delights;
and their undiscreet plunging of themselves in endless and easeless sorrows, in pulling upon themselves sorrow After sorrow, and that with fantastical delights;
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So the pleasures of fooles vanish away without any issue, yea they are so farre from bringing any ioy in the houre of death, that euen then most will they sting and accuse vs for dishonouring of God.
So the pleasures of Fools vanish away without any issue, yea they Are so Far from bringing any joy in the hour of death, that even then most will they sting and accuse us for Dishonoring of God.
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and the peace of the Church with the feeling of our saluation to be the peace of our minds, we haue that gladnes and calmenes of a good cōscience, which God reserueth in store as a treasure and pretious iewell, whose vertue is to comfort vs in time of greatest trouble, whose operation is to draw ioy out of the bottomlesse pit of sorrowe,
and the peace of the Church with the feeling of our salvation to be the peace of our minds, we have that gladness and calmenes of a good conscience, which God reserveth in store as a treasure and precious jewel, whose virtue is to Comfort us in time of greatest trouble, whose operation is to draw joy out of the bottomless pit of sorrow,
when the world doth hate vs, to shewe how God doth loue vs, and when our minds are deiect, to bring a pawne from God his spirit to our spirit to assure vs that our troubles shall haue an issue to God his glorie, and our saluation.
when the world does hate us, to show how God does love us, and when our minds Are deject, to bring a pawn from God his Spirit to our Spirit to assure us that our Troubles shall have an issue to God his glory, and our salvation.
Vndoubtedly the iealozie of God his children ouer the securitie of these times maketh them to suspect that men may beare out themselues in good things for a time to serue persons, time and place;
Undoubtedly the iealozie of God his children over the security of these times makes them to suspect that men may bear out themselves in good things for a time to serve Persons, time and place;
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but if it be without ioy will not that hypocrisie in time breake out? will they not begin to be wearie? nay will they not be as readie to heare any other doctrine? Good things cannot long find entertainement in our corruptions,
but if it be without joy will not that hypocrisy in time break out? will they not begin to be weary? nay will they not be as ready to hear any other Doctrine? Good things cannot long find entertainment in our corruptions,
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Where loue is, there is no lack, in pleasure there is no paine, and when we finde the pearle of price which passeth all vnderstanding, we will sell all our former delights,
Where love is, there is no lack, in pleasure there is no pain, and when we find the pearl of price which passes all understanding, we will fell all our former delights,
it is an abounding delight, that auoydeth and fenceth off all wearisomnes in good things: wherefore the holy Ghost saith, Be yee filled with the Spirit:
it is an abounding delight, that avoideth and fenceth off all wearisomeness in good things: Wherefore the holy Ghost Says, Be ye filled with the Spirit:
which the Apostle repeateth in the person of the whole Church, 2. Cor. 4. 13. because we haue the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I beleeued, and therefore haue I spoken;
which the Apostle repeateth in the person of the Whole Church, 2. Cor. 4. 13. Because we have the same Spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and Therefore have I spoken;
let vs lament, considering how singing and spirituall reioycing is decayed, how great a stranger the word is with vs, what little delight and alacritie we haue in holy and religious exercises;
let us lament, considering how singing and spiritual rejoicing is decayed, how great a stranger the word is with us, what little delight and alacrity we have in holy and religious exercises;
Many indeed, as hypocrites, can blow and bellow outwardly, who make no melodie in their hearts, who sing not in grace, who haue not the sweete and naturall voyce, which commeth from a well affected and right ordered minde, either ioyfully shewing a godly digested mirth,
Many indeed, as Hypocrites, can blow and bellow outwardly, who make no melody in their hearts, who sing not in grace, who have not the sweet and natural voice, which comes from a well affected and right ordered mind, either joyfully showing a godly digested mirth,
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as may be seene in our thoughts, suspecting of dangers, scarefull imaginations, and wandring conceits, forecasting this euill and that euill ▪ to the great disturbing and disordering of the peace of our minds, all the which excessiue feares were in this man of God wisely corrected,
as may be seen in our thoughts, suspecting of dangers, scarefull Imaginations, and wandering conceits, forecasting this evil and that evil ▪ to the great disturbing and disordering of the peace of our minds, all the which excessive fears were in this man of God wisely corrected,
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Whereof commeth then our carnall and immoderate feares in dangers but of want of faith? This our Sauiour Christ teacheth his disciples, at what time they were with him being asleepe in a tempest on the seas,
Whereof comes then our carnal and immoderate fears in dangers but of want of faith? This our Saviour christ Teaches his Disciples, At what time they were with him being asleep in a tempest on the Seas,
when they through vnbeliefe feared his diuinitie to haue slept with his humanitie, where he saith vnto them, O yee little faith, why doe you not beleeue? Heere wee see hee rebuketh their excessiue feare, which thing hee also doth almost in the same manner.
when they through unbelief feared his divinity to have slept with his humanity, where he Says unto them, Oh ye little faith, why do you not believe? Here we see he Rebuketh their excessive Fear, which thing he also does almost in the same manner.
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When they carnally feared him to haue been a spirit as he walked on the seas, they were not throughly perswaded that God was their portion, their inheritance, and watched ouer them;
When they carnally feared him to have been a Spirit as he walked on the Seas, they were not thoroughly persuaded that God was their portion, their inheritance, and watched over them;
for if they had, they would haue corrected these fleshly and immoderate fea••s, that they should not haue hindred their holy meditations of God his powerful prouidence,
for if they had, they would have corrected these fleshly and immoderate fea••s, that they should not have hindered their holy meditations of God his powerful providence,
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Thus we see how the sure perswasion of God to be his inheritance, his mainteiner both in soule and body, his reacher both by day and by night, both by his word and his spirit made the man of God secure both in soule and body.
Thus we see how the sure persuasion of God to be his inheritance, his maintainer both in soul and body, his reacher both by day and by night, both by his word and his Spirit made the man of God secure both in soul and body.
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Behold how his inward assurance wrought an outward safetie, wherby wee plainely see, that where there is a want of this comfort and faith in the soule, there is a want of peace and securitie in the body.
Behold how his inward assurance wrought an outward safety, whereby we plainly see, that where there is a want of this Comfort and faith in the soul, there is a want of peace and security in the body.
Let vs then strengthen our faith, and certifie our soules, that our flesh shall stand before God, which will so worke in vs, that neither flesh and blood shall weigh vs downe with securitie in time of prosperitie,
Let us then strengthen our faith, and certify our Souls, that our Flesh shall stand before God, which will so work in us, that neither Flesh and blood shall weigh us down with security in time of Prosperity,
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then should wee offer to others a larger cause of magnifying the name of God, who hearing vs vse such spirituall gladnes, might bee prouoked to an holy emulation and say:
then should we offer to Others a larger cause of magnifying the name of God, who hearing us use such spiritual gladness, might be provoked to an holy emulation and say:
and sinne that hangeth so fast on, that we may run with patience the race that is set before vs. Here wee see these are set before, that wee might so farre followe them,
and sin that hangs so fast on, that we may run with patience the raze that is Set before us Here we see these Are Set before, that we might so Far follow them,
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Wherefore in Heb. 11 the holy Ghost setteth downe a register & catalogue of the Saints, that seeing wee are compassed with so great a clowde of witnesses, wee must cast away euery thing that presseth downe,
Wherefore in Hebrew 11 the holy Ghost sets down a register & catalogue of the Saints, that seeing we Are compassed with so great a cloud of Witnesses, we must cast away every thing that Presseth down,
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Therefore afflictions are very necessarie for vs, to remember God, to call vpon him, and to bring vs to some assurance also thereby, that wee are the children of God.
Therefore afflictions Are very necessary for us, to Remember God, to call upon him, and to bring us to Some assurance also thereby, that we Are the children of God.
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For without this humbling of vs, hauing had some taste of the promises of God, wee for the most part resemble the corne that our Sauiour speaketh of sowen in the stonie groūd, which for a time flourished, that is, made a faire face,
For without this humbling of us, having had Some taste of the promises of God, we for the most part resemble the corn that our Saviour speaks of sown in the stony ground, which for a time flourished, that is, made a fair face,
So that we must be truly hūbled before the Lord, and the word must be permitted to rip and lay open vnto vs the very secrets and thoughts of the heart.
So that we must be truly humbled before the Lord, and the word must be permitted to rip and lay open unto us the very secrets and thoughts of the heart.
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Now those which see and feele their sinnes, and are alreadie humbled more especially, are humbled either by preaching of the law vnto them, or else by affliction.
Now those which see and feel their Sins, and Are already humbled more especially, Are humbled either by preaching of the law unto them, or Else by affliction.
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& to strike that terror into our hearts which might make vs duely prepared to receiue into our hearts the sweete and comfortable promises made to vs in Christ, that it might be so rooted, that it might still grow vp euen to the full ripe and perfitage of our Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ;
& to strike that terror into our hearts which might make us duly prepared to receive into our hearts the sweet and comfortable promises made to us in christ, that it might be so rooted, that it might still grow up even to the full ripe and perfitage of our Lord and Saviour Iesus christ;
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because I say our louing father seeth that the law will not suffice vs, therefore it pleaseth him in mercie, who will leaue no way vnassayed for the saluation of his children, to prepare vs by afflicting vs, which can not by the hearing of his law be truly prepared.
Because I say our loving father sees that the law will not suffice us, Therefore it Pleases him in mercy, who will leave no Way unassayed for the salvation of his children, to prepare us by afflicting us, which can not by the hearing of his law be truly prepared.
Now if affliction bee such a notable thing, and the Lord worketh euen eternall life thereby oftentimes to those whom hee hath elected and called to bee his,
Now if affliction be such a notable thing, and the Lord works even Eternal life thereby oftentimes to those whom he hath elected and called to be his,
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how louingly ought they to embrace it to whom the Lord so fatherly doth offer it? and how patiently and chearefully ought they to beare it, in asmuch as they thereby may assure themselues that God hath seuered them from the world,
how lovingly ought they to embrace it to whom the Lord so fatherly does offer it? and how patiently and cheerfully ought they to bear it, in as as they thereby may assure themselves that God hath severed them from the world,
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A good diet is able, and it is the ordinarie meanes appointed of God to procure and conserue health, which as many of vs as are not vnwise, will obserue.
A good diet is able, and it is the ordinary means appointed of God to procure and conserve health, which as many of us as Are not unwise, will observe.
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Now if for want of discretion, or for greedie desire we neglect this, and so by gathering together of ill and noysome humors within vs we endanger our life,
Now if for want of discretion, or for greedy desire we neglect this, and so by gathering together of ill and noisome humours within us we endanger our life,
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and feele within himselfe euen a griefe that hee hath so diuersly prouoked God to plague him, acknowledging Gods vnspeakeable mercie and long suffering, that he long ere this did not cleane consumne him:
and feel within himself even a grief that he hath so diversely provoked God to plague him, acknowledging God's unspeakable mercy and long suffering, that he long ere this did not clean consumne him:
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They that are ignorant when they see themselues so punished, they are driuen into great streights, they looke onely vpon the curse of God, they neuer consider the appertinances thereof,
They that Are ignorant when they see themselves so punished, they Are driven into great straights, they look only upon the curse of God, they never Consider the appurtenances thereof,
Thirdly the end which the Lord hath set downe, which is to humble vs. Now if wee consider that the Lord hath sent it, that sinne was the cause thereof,
Thirdly the end which the Lord hath Set down, which is to humble us Now if we Consider that the Lord hath sent it, that sin was the cause thereof,
and although they are something troubled, because before they were neuer sufficiently humbled, yet are they not dismaid, they haue the stay in themselues:
and although they Are something troubled, Because before they were never sufficiently humbled, yet Are they not dismayed, they have the stay in themselves:
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and giueth nothing to his children but those things which may be best for them; and therefore they know he scourgeth as a father, or beateth as a schoolemaster;
and gives nothing to his children but those things which may be best for them; and Therefore they know he scourges as a father, or beats as a Schoolmaster;
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That which is set downe here of the afflictions of Iosephs brethren, wee may tearme more rightly by the name of scaring, than of punishment and affliction;
That which is Set down Here of the afflictions of Joseph's brothers, we may term more rightly by the name of scaring, than of punishment and affliction;
no, it appeareth by Iosephs affection to them, who could not abstaine, but was faine often to burst forth into teares when he had gone from them, that he so tendred them as his brethren;
no, it appears by Joseph's affection to them, who could not abstain, but was feign often to burst forth into tears when he had gone from them, that he so tendered them as his brothers;
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whether it had been done truely or dissemblingly, with a feeling of their sinnes, or the greatnes of their griefe which they sustained, as is said before.
whither it had been done truly or dissemblingly, with a feeling of their Sins, or the greatness of their grief which they sustained, as is said before.
but commonly of his infinite wisedome and mercie, before hee afflicteth, betweene the preaching of the law and affliction, he scareth vs, he shaketh the rod of correction ouer vs;
but commonly of his infinite Wisdom and mercy, before he afflicts, between the preaching of the law and affliction, he scareth us, he shakes the rod of correction over us;
and haue it in contempt amongst vs, wee euen loath the bread of the Lord, which is of power to worke saluation to all that by faith shall feede thereon;
and have it in contempt among us, we even loath the bred of the Lord, which is of power to work salvation to all that by faith shall feed thereon;
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All these abominations are in the land, and may not the Lord haue good cause to visit amongst vs? nay, to come euen in iudgement against vs? And yet see the vnspeakable mercie,
All these abominations Are in the land, and may not the Lord have good cause to visit among us? nay, to come even in judgement against us? And yet see the unspeakable mercy,
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He scareth vs by feare of dear•• and famine, whereof this vnseasonable weather, these immoderate waters which wee haue had, cannot but be fearefull tokens.
He scareth us by Fear of dear•• and famine, whereof this unseasonable weather, these immoderate waters which we have had, cannot but be fearful tokens.
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He scareth vs by tokens of a pestilence to come amongst vs, which is alreadie laide vpon the necks of many of our brethren in this land, not onely farre off,
He scareth us by tokens of a pestilence to come among us, which is already laid upon the necks of many of our brothers in this land, not only Far off,
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and a captiuitie, a subduing of vs to false gods, and an ignorance of all the lawes and commaundements of our good God, whom only to serue is perfit felicitie.
and a captivity, a subduing of us to false God's, and an ignorance of all the laws and Commandments of our good God, whom only to serve is perfect felicity.
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and euen yet at the length before we feele the rod, as did the brethren of Ioseph, acknowledge our sinnes before the Lord, whom we haue prouoked to wrath, humble our selues before him,
and even yet At the length before we feel the rod, as did the brothers of Ioseph, acknowledge our Sins before the Lord, whom we have provoked to wrath, humble our selves before him,
and shall sit him downe againe a little, and it falleth not out presently that wee be punished, let vs not thereby get occasion to flatter and deceiue our selues,
and shall fit him down again a little, and it falls not out presently that we be punished, let us not thereby get occasion to flatter and deceive our selves,
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and if we will not call them to minde, and confesse them while we haue respit giuen vs, they wil neuer lin yelling and crying in the cares of the iust and righteous iudge for whole vessels full of vengeance to consume vs vtterly.
and if we will not call them to mind, and confess them while we have respite given us, they will never lin yelling and crying in the Cares of the just and righteous judge for Whole vessels full of vengeance to consume us utterly.
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Now as for the godly, and those that feare the Lord, and haue their hearts vpright before him, they are as it were forewarned and fully prepared whatsoeuer plagues come, they know that nothing shall come nigh them to hurt them,
Now as for the godly, and those that Fear the Lord, and have their hearts upright before him, they Are as it were forewarned and Fully prepared whatsoever plagues come, they know that nothing shall come High them to hurt them,
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THE THIRTEENTH SERMON. 9 Ye are spies, and are come to see the weakenes of the land. 12 Nay but ye are come to see the weakenes of the land. 14 This is it that I spake vnto you, saying, Ye are spies. 15 Hereby shall ye be proued:
THE THIRTEENTH SERMON. 9 You Are spies, and Are come to see the weakness of the land. 12 Nay but you Are come to see the weakness of the land. 14 This is it that I spoke unto you, saying, You Are spies. 15 Hereby shall you be proved:
And Lot, though their wickednes and Sodomitry vexed his righteous soule, yet through custome, hee could haue found in his heart to haue liued still amongst thē.
And Lot, though their wickedness and Sodomitry vexed his righteous soul, yet through custom, he could have found in his heart to have lived still among them.
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The second note hence to be obserued, may answere a peece of a doubt in the former two examples of Ioseph and Lot. For some man may say, Ioseph and Lot both good men dwelt and kept companie with the wicked, therefore wee may doe so.
The second note hence to be observed, may answer a piece of a doubt in the former two Examples of Ioseph and Lot. For Some man may say, Ioseph and Lot both good men dwelled and kept company with the wicked, Therefore we may do so.
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But it may be answered, that examples proue nothing without the warrant of the word. And as for Ioseph, God had sent him extraordinarily to prouide for his fathers familie:
But it may be answered, that Examples prove nothing without the warrant of the word. And as for Ioseph, God had sent him extraordinarily to provide for his Father's family:
but Lot chose to dwel in Sodō for his lucre (as ye may read in the thirteenth chapter of this booke, the tenth verse) and therefore this greedie desire was altogether vnlawfull:
but Lot chosen to dwell in Sodō for his lucre (as you may read in the thirteenth chapter of this book, the tenth verse) and Therefore this greedy desire was altogether unlawful:
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and prophane worldlings, to see how wee will cleaue to him) if then wee cannot auoide but our eyes shall behold vanitie, our eares shall bee filled with vngratious and gracelesse graces in lying, swearing,
and profane worldlings, to see how we will cleave to him) if then we cannot avoid but our eyes shall behold vanity, our ears shall be filled with ungracious and graceless graces in lying, swearing,
and blaspheming the name of our God, then shew your selues to the world, that you are not of the world, assure your owne soules that you are called and chosen of the Lord, not only by a cold kinde of misliking of these things,
and blaspheming the name of our God, then show your selves to the world, that you Are not of the world, assure your own Souls that you Are called and chosen of the Lord, not only by a cold kind of misliking of these things,
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so that when their destruction commeth, except the Lord shew mercie (but if we tempt him, hee will shew no mercie) wee shall be pat takers of all their plagues,
so that when their destruction comes, except the Lord show mercy (but if we tempt him, he will show no mercy) we shall be pat takers of all their plagues,
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and yet, we know that the lier euen killeth his owne soule. Nay but see, he left not here, he went further yet. In the fifteenth verse: Hereby yee shall bee prooued:
and yet, we know that the liar even kills his own soul. Nay but see, he left not Here, he went further yet. In the fifteenth verse: Hereby ye shall be proved:
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Ioseph was a Magistrate, Magistrates may goe farre in examining and searching and sifting suspected persons when they appeare before them, that they might come to the truth of the matter:
Ioseph was a Magistrate, Magistrates may go Far in examining and searching and sifting suspected Persons when they appear before them, that they might come to the truth of the matter:
Now hee did not imprison them of any corrupt affection or desire of reuenge, but there may bee great reasons to shew, that hee vsed great wisdome in his doing First,
Now he did not imprison them of any corrupt affection or desire of revenge, but there may be great Reasons to show, that he used great Wisdom in his doing First,
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if Ioseph should not haue done thus, but should at the first haue made himselfe known vnto thē, they for shame would neuer haue gone back againe to their father.
if Ioseph should not have done thus, but should At the First have made himself known unto them, they for shame would never have gone back again to their father.
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Reade from the 14. verse of that chapter, to the 19. where Ioseph saith, Feare not: for I am not vnder God? And I pray you marke what this consideration wrought in him in the 20. and 21. verses:
Reade from the 14. verse of that chapter, to the 19. where Ioseph Says, fear not: for I am not under God? And I pray you mark what this consideration wrought in him in the 20. and 21. Verses:
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First, when as to the hindrance of the feare of God any lawes shall come foorth contrary to Gods word, wee must remember that we forget not to feare God,
First, when as to the hindrance of the Fear of God any laws shall come forth contrary to God's word, we must Remember that we forget not to Fear God,
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and examples and testimonies of the children of God doe confirme the same vnto vs. Iosephs brethren all the time of their prosperitie, forget what they had done to Ioseph; but now when they were in some distresse, they came to themselues,
and Examples and testimonies of the children of God do confirm the same unto us Joseph's brothers all the time of their Prosperity, forget what they had done to Ioseph; but now when they were in Some distress, they Come to themselves,
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But now if neither the law preached, nor yet those threatnings are able to strike a terror into our hearts, thē he vseth yet another meanes, he taketh his rods and fatherly correcteth vs, by that meanes to moue vs to crie to him,
But now if neither the law preached, nor yet those threatenings Are able to strike a terror into our hearts, them he uses yet Another means, he Takes his rods and fatherly Correcteth us, by that means to move us to cry to him,
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& to goe no further (for so it neuer profiteth vs, nay it is the power of death vnto death vnto vs) but we must suffer it to soke into vs, to haue his proper working, to pearce & to enter euen to the very secret cogitations of our hearts, that not onely our wicked deedes, our vnfauorie words,
& to go no further (for so it never profiteth us, nay it is the power of death unto death unto us) but we must suffer it to soak into us, to have his proper working, to pierce & to enter even to the very secret cogitations of our hearts, that not only our wicked Deeds, our vnfauorie words,
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but also the fountaine of al these, euen our corrupt nature, our vnbridled and vntamed affections, our heart, which is wonderfull faultie, may be made knowne vnto vs, that we may come to make conscience of our very thoughts,
but also the fountain of all these, even our corrupt nature, our unbridled and untamed affections, our heart, which is wonderful faulty, may be made known unto us, that we may come to make conscience of our very thoughts,
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and to haue our affections subdued to the spirit, that so our heart being reformed, all our members may bee conformable in euery respect to the will and commandement of Almightie God.
and to have our affections subdued to the Spirit, that so our heart being reformed, all our members may be conformable in every respect to the will and Commandment of Almighty God.
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A father he must be, a brother, a sister, a righteous man, as S. Iames saith, who must haue the affection of a father for compassion, taciturnitie, and not vpbrayding:
A father he must be, a brother, a sister, a righteous man, as S. James Says, who must have the affection of a father for compassion, taciturnity, and not upbraiding:
Choyse must be vsed of those in whom we will disclose, especially of a spirituall father must our choyse be, spirituall for discerning well of the temptation,
Choice must be used of those in whom we will disclose, especially of a spiritual father must our choice be, spiritual for discerning well of the temptation,
Experience wofull enough will witnes this, some for light matters haue hanged themselues, who if they had opened their griefes might haue beene recouered,
Experience woeful enough will witness this, Some for Light matters have hanged themselves, who if they had opened their griefs might have been recovered,
God hath appointed a communion of Saints, and if we will not partake of their couns•ile we may be brought downe for not disclosing as others haue beene.
God hath appointed a communion of Saints, and if we will not partake of their couns•ile we may be brought down for not disclosing as Others have been.
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Many men lying in a sinne when neither by praying, nor fasting, nor hearing, nor otherwise they can get out of it, they must seeke for strength at others, and desire their prayers.
Many men lying in a sin when neither by praying, nor fasting, nor hearing, nor otherwise they can get out of it, they must seek for strength At Others, and desire their Prayers.
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Though we haue been vnkind children, is there more loue in a naturall man than in the Lord? In naturall fathers and maisters when their seruants and children confesse, anger ceaseth;
Though we have been unkind children, is there more love in a natural man than in the Lord? In natural Father's and masters when their Servants and children confess, anger ceases;
and will not he shew fauour vnto vs? Doth God giue thee this charge, that if thy brother repent seauentie times seauen times, thou shouldest forgiue him? doth he perswade him truly confessing that hee will forgiue him? and shall not then the Lord be mercifull vnto thee if thou confesse;
and will not he show favour unto us? Does God give thee this charge, that if thy brother Repent seauentie times seauen times, thou Shouldst forgive him? does he persuade him truly confessing that he will forgive him? and shall not then the Lord be merciful unto thee if thou confess;
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They that vse good meanes, and come by authoritie, we must confesse vnto thē, Mat. 18. Where there must be a yeelding or a proceeding with farther processe, Luk. 17. It is required that a man should acknowledge or he cannot haue forgiuenes. Where men offending are admonished;
They that use good means, and come by Authority, we must confess unto them, Mathew 18. Where there must be a yielding or a proceeding with farther process, Luk. 17. It is required that a man should acknowledge or he cannot have forgiveness. Where men offending Are admonished;
but hauing hurt them in their soules, though by confession we cannot recouer them, yet we must shame our selues vnto them, that they may haue the cause of sinne vpon themselues.
but having hurt them in their Souls, though by Confessi we cannot recover them, yet we must shame our selves unto them, that they may have the cause of sin upon themselves.
Example of Lent fast, wherein the abuse of fasting hauing been checked, and the manner of right fasting so little opened, it is come to passe that men knowe not how truly to fast.
Exampl of Lent fast, wherein the abuse of fasting having been checked, and the manner of right fasting so little opened, it is come to pass that men know not how truly to fast.
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Example of the butcherly discipline once entred, the truth of discipline not being spoken of, it maketh men thinke that now to speake of it, is to make euery one a Pope in his owne parish.
Exampl of the butcherly discipline once entered, the truth of discipline not being spoken of, it makes men think that now to speak of it, is to make every one a Pope in his own parish.
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So likewise of Eare confession, the grosse abuses whereof hauing been reprooued, but the right vse of confession passed ouer vntaught, men care not to confesse either to God or men:
So likewise of Ear Confessi, the gross Abuses whereof having been reproved, but the right use of Confessi passed over untaught, men care not to confess either to God or men:
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For though they heare sinnes spoken against, yet seeing godlines and religion to decay, the Lords day not being celebrated with reuerence, men not prepared for the receiuing of the holy Sacrament, neuer fasting, neuer confessing, &c. yet the weake are not staied or drawne on, but fal away:
For though they hear Sins spoken against, yet seeing godliness and Religion to decay, the lords day not being celebrated with Reverence, men not prepared for the receiving of the holy Sacrament, never fasting, never confessing, etc. yet the weak Are not stayed or drawn on, but fall away:
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for hearing some things spoken against, they are led to contrarie heresies, by reason they were not grounded in the truth, which teacheth it selfe and errors also,
for hearing Some things spoken against, they Are led to contrary heresies, by reason they were not grounded in the truth, which Teaches it self and errors also,
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which appalleth the spirit of a good father, who if in wisedome hee shall but touch any thing that may be thought to be disclosed, he is thought to doe it to vpbrayd them. FINIS.
which appalleth the Spirit of a good father, who if in Wisdom he shall but touch any thing that may be Thought to be disclosed, he is Thought to do it to upbraid them. FINIS.
his heart was hard vntill the Prophet had been with him, as Psal. 32. which is a Psalme of forgiuenes of sinnes, notwithstanding hee there sheweth the hypocrisie of their heart:
his heart was hard until the Prophet had been with him, as Psalm 32. which is a Psalm of forgiveness of Sins, notwithstanding he there shows the hypocrisy of their heart:
and who will accuse himselfe by name, except he be moued by grace, or be franticke? Yea being accused, whose natures will yeeld, seeing what griefe, what sorrow, what shame, what humilitie must needes follow? For sinne is grieuous, God is glorious, the law is holy.
and who will accuse himself by name, except he be moved by grace, or be frantic? Yea being accused, whose nature's will yield, seeing what grief, what sorrow, what shame, what humility must needs follow? For sin is grievous, God is glorious, the law is holy.
And though we haue no Nehemiahs to confesse publikely, Nehem. 9. yet let some stand in the gap priuately to pray for the people, that the people also may pray for vs;
And though we have no Nehemiah's to confess publicly, Nehemiah 9. yet let Some stand in the gap privately to pray for the people, that the people also may pray for us;
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and if thou admonish not, and do what thou canst with thy kinsfolkes and friends to recouer them, thou canst not cleere thy selfe of being guiltie of their iniquitie:
and if thou admonish not, and do what thou Canst with thy kinsfolks and Friends to recover them, thou Canst not clear thy self of being guilty of their iniquity:
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and pray with feeling, that the prayers of others in publique may be profitable; and feeling wants in the priuate meanes, wee must desire the helpe of the publique.
and pray with feeling, that the Prayers of Others in public may be profitable; and feeling Wants in the private means, we must desire the help of the public.
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and therefore prayers vsually begin with confession of sinnes and iudgements; yet many abstaine and care not to come to the confession of their sinnes:
and Therefore Prayers usually begin with Confessi of Sins and Judgments; yet many abstain and care not to come to the Confessi of their Sins:
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When the Church hath offended against God, then all must confesse, Leuit. 18. Dan. 9. Esra. 9. No one thing is more pleasant to God than confession, nothing more displeasing than hiding:
When the Church hath offended against God, then all must confess, Levites 18. Dan. 9. Ezra. 9. No one thing is more pleasant to God than Confessi, nothing more displeasing than hiding:
The debter loueth much that hath much forgiuen him, because he sorrowed much. The prodigall sonne returning after much sorrowe and humble confession, found much kindnes.
The debtor loves much that hath much forgiven him, Because he sorrowed much. The prodigal son returning After much sorrow and humble Confessi, found much kindness.
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when thou doest more prick and pearce Christ with thy sinnes, than euer he was pricked with thornes and nailes? or can the thornes of Christ crucified be pretious to thee,
when thou dost more prick and pierce christ with thy Sins, than ever he was pricked with thorns and nails? or can the thorns of christ Crucified be precious to thee,
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But why are not our affections moued with a sense of sinne, as in iudgement we haue the sight of sinne? because our eyes are still set on the things commaunded and forbidden,
But why Are not our affections moved with a sense of sin, as in judgement we have the sighed of sin? Because our eyes Are still Set on the things commanded and forbidden,
and will cause vs to cast off our hold of our owne perfection; for finding the law commaunding good things so plentifully, and forbidding euill things so manifoldly,
and will cause us to cast off our hold of our own perfection; for finding the law commanding good things so plentifully, and forbidding evil things so manifoldly,
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yea and the worldly wise Philosophers could confesse as much, but he saw further, that euery little thought rebelling against the spirit and fighting against the law, was sinne, which they neuer dreamed of.
yea and the worldly wise Philosophers could confess as much, but he saw further, that every little Thought rebelling against the Spirit and fighting against the law, was sin, which they never dreamed of.
and not otherwise, as did the Pharisies, counting all the spirituall interpretation of the commandements but good counsels, not necessarie precepts? So that they not seeing the law spirituall,
and not otherwise, as did the Pharisees, counting all the spiritual Interpretation of the Commandments but good Counsels, not necessary Precepts? So that they not seeing the law spiritual,
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And why cannot the Papists reioyce in Christ, but imagine other histories? is it not because they haue imagined a coloured perswasion of the law, thinking that the law may bee kept of man, measuring the interpretation of the lawe and the obseruation thereof by grosse sinnes,
And why cannot the Papists rejoice in christ, but imagine other histories? is it not Because they have imagined a coloured persuasion of the law, thinking that the law may be kept of man, measuring the Interpretation of the law and the observation thereof by gross Sins,
So that the remedie to make vs see sinne, is the knowledge of the law, the remedie to make vs feele sinne, is the sense of the iudgements of God threatned in the law.
So that the remedy to make us see sin, is the knowledge of the law, the remedy to make us feel sin, is the sense of the Judgments of God threatened in the law.
for your sinnes, teaching them, that their most speciall cause of weeping was their owne iniquitie, which was the cause why now he should suffer death.
for your Sins, teaching them, that their most special cause of weeping was their own iniquity, which was the cause why now he should suffer death.
Wherefore our Sauiour Christ Luk. 22. seeing certaine women following him with lamentation, and mourning that so good a man so innocently should be put to death, saith to them, weepe rather ô daughters of Ierusalem,
Wherefore our Saviour christ Luk. 22. seeing certain women following him with lamentation, and mourning that so good a man so innocently should be put to death, Says to them, weep rather o daughters of Ierusalem,
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it is sure they cannot reioyce in the forgiuenes of sinne, that neuer could lament for the guiltines and grieuousnes of sinne, which are the cause of Christ his death.
it is sure they cannot rejoice in the forgiveness of sin, that never could lament for the guiltiness and grievousness of sin, which Are the cause of christ his death.
but a sinner vily infected, not resting thy selfe in any opinion of a ciuill life? Art thou now as deepely plunged in despaire as before thou wast puft vp with presumption? call to minde that Christ was not only reiected of men but of God, to bring thee in fauour both with God and men,
but a sinner vily infected, not resting thy self in any opinion of a civil life? Art thou now as deeply plunged in despair as before thou wast puffed up with presumption? call to mind that christ was not only rejected of men but of God, to bring thee in favour both with God and men,
as now thou desirest the fauour of God, and thinkest it a great mercie to haue one foote in the earth? then remember how vile Christ was to make thee pretious to God, consider how he was the seruant of all, a reproofe of men, a worme,
as now thou Desirest the favour of God, and Thinkest it a great mercy to have one foot in the earth? then Remember how vile christ was to make thee precious to God, Consider how he was the servant of all, a reproof of men, a worm,
and defiled his holy house in comming thither with an angrie heart? then remember how Christ for thee sustained the anger of God his wrath to take from thee the imputation of thine anger ▪ Canst thou not be content to bee a worme of men,
and defiled his holy house in coming thither with an angry heart? then Remember how christ for thee sustained the anger of God his wrath to take from thee the imputation of thine anger ▪ Canst thou not be content to be a worm of men,
Art thou angry with thy selfe that thou hast been so much giuen to anger, and canst willingly take iudgement of thy selfe, because thou hast abused God his presence,
Art thou angry with thy self that thou hast been so much given to anger, and Canst willingly take judgement of thy self, Because thou hast abused God his presence,
and feelest more terrour to thinke of them, than euer thou fel•st pleasure in doing of them? then for thy comfort remember, thy sinnes are pardoned, the pretious flesh of Christ was torne for thee,
and Feel more terror to think of them, than ever thou fel•st pleasure in doing of them? then for thy Comfort Remember, thy Sins Are pardoned, the precious Flesh of christ was torn for thee,
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Well on the contrarie, doest thou, thou poore sinner, feele the lusts of thy flesh loathsome vnto thee, that thou euen quakest to remember the place, the time, the occasion where sinne ouertooke thee,
Well on the contrary, dost thou, thou poor sinner, feel the Lustiest of thy Flesh loathsome unto thee, that thou even quakest to Remember the place, the time, the occasion where sin overtook thee,
when thou doest remember how mildly Christ crucified suffered the bitter anger of his father for thee? Doest thou looke for great matters in this world, considering Christ to bee borne for thee so basely, to liue so poorely,
when thou dost Remember how mildly christ Crucified suffered the bitter anger of his father for thee? Dost thou look for great matters in this world, considering christ to be born for thee so basely, to live so poorly,
For if thou be filthie, and wilt be filthie still in thy flesh, how darest thou presume to reioyce in the scourged and torne flesh of Iesus Christ? Canst thou, ô miser, still like and loue this world so much,
For if thou be filthy, and wilt be filthy still in thy Flesh, how Darest thou presume to rejoice in the scourged and torn Flesh of Iesus christ? Canst thou, o miser, still like and love this world so much,
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because he can present me blamelesse before God his iudgement seate, hee hath nailed my sinnes to his crosse, he is the immaculate Lambe that was sacrificed for me,
Because he can present me blameless before God his judgement seat, he hath nailed my Sins to his cross, he is the immaculate Lamb that was sacrificed for me,
Further if we compare this place with other places of the scriptures, we shal find it to be vnderstood of the crosse which Christ suffered for vs, rather than of the crosse which we suffer for him,
Further if we compare this place with other places of the Scriptures, we shall find it to be understood of the cross which christ suffered for us, rather than of the cross which we suffer for him,
are they not common as well to the wicked as to the godly? are they not so transitorie and insufficient, that the more a man hath of them, the more he may haue? doe they make the possessor the better, can they keepe euill from him, can they minister comfort to the afflicted conscience, can they make vs reioyce in the houre of death,
Are they not Common as well to the wicked as to the godly? Are they not so transitory and insufficient, that the more a man hath of them, the more he may have? do they make the possessor the better, can they keep evil from him, can they minister Comfort to the afflicted conscience, can they make us rejoice in the hour of death,
but to attaine to profit? why doe men take such paines, but in the end to reape pleasure? So farre are we off from reioycing in Christ crucified, that men now reioyce in open sinnes,
but to attain to profit? why do men take such pains, but in the end to reap pleasure? So Far Are we off from rejoicing in christ Crucified, that men now rejoice in open Sins,
How many, I pray you, in our daies reioyce in open wickednesse, as the adulterer in his lusts, the wrathfull man in his reuenging, the couetous man in his riches, the enuious man in his emulation,
How many, I pray you, in our days rejoice in open wickedness, as the adulterer in his Lustiest, the wrathful man in his revenging, the covetous man in his riches, the envious man in his emulation,
For though men will graunt, that Christ is to be reioyced in, yet their workes doe shew that they reioyce in some thing more than in the crosse of Christ;
For though men will grant, that christ is to be rejoiced in, yet their works do show that they rejoice in Some thing more than in the cross of christ;
But in our daies few labour of this disease of such superstitious austeritie, and in our carelesse times men are not so much ouerwise and benummed in iudgement in this behalfe;
But in our days few labour of this disease of such superstitious austerity, and in our careless times men Are not so much overwise and benumbed in judgement in this behalf;
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And therefore whereas there were some among the Corinthians, a people very famous for their learning and knowledge, who pleased themselues in a conceit of their great gifts and sciences, the Apostle not wanting these things, protesteth vnto them, that he neuer made this humane knowledge the full scope, drift,
And Therefore whereas there were Some among the Corinthians, a people very famous for their learning and knowledge, who pleased themselves in a conceit of their great Gifts and sciences, the Apostle not wanting these things, protesteth unto them, that he never made this humane knowledge the full scope, drift,
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for we know that he was a Pharisie, brought vp in good learning at the feete of Gamaliel, and how he reporteth of himselfe, to speake as much in the tongues as any of the other Apostles,
for we know that he was a Pharisee, brought up in good learning At the feet of Gamaliel, and how he Reporteth of himself, to speak as much in the tongues as any of the other Apostles,
as we should desire to stay our affections in them. 1. Cor. 2. 2. the Apostle speaking of the like thing, saith, I esteemed not to know any thing among you, saue Iesus Christ and him crucified, purposeth not to shew that he knew not any thing else,
as we should desire to stay our affections in them. 1. Cor. 2. 2. the Apostle speaking of the like thing, Says, I esteemed not to know any thing among you, save Iesus christ and him Crucified, Purposes not to show that he knew not any thing Else,
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but this we must learne, that we set not our harts on these things, so as our ioy in them should become either greater or equall with the reioycing in the crosse of Christ:
but this we must Learn, that we Set not our hearts on these things, so as our joy in them should become either greater or equal with the rejoicing in the cross of christ:
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and as yet he cannot assure himselfe to belong to Christ, as also he sheweth what a necessarie reioycing this is, in that there is no comfort in saluation, no marke of Gods childe in him, who either reioyceth not in this,
and as yet he cannot assure himself to belong to christ, as also he shows what a necessary rejoicing this is, in that there is no Comfort in salvation, no mark of God's child in him, who either rejoices not in this,
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And the Apostles meaning in chusing aboue all to reioyce in Christ crucified, and in mourning for nothing more than for that which hindreth the crosse of Christ, is nothing else but to declare, that whosoeuer doth reioyce in any thing more than in Christ crucified, he freeth himselfe from all the things that are in Christ,
And the Apostles meaning in choosing above all to rejoice in christ Crucified, and in mourning for nothing more than for that which hindereth the cross of christ, is nothing Else but to declare, that whosoever does rejoice in any thing more than in christ Crucified, he freeth himself from all the things that Are in christ,
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Likewise Rom. 2. abhorring them that would willingly diuorce holinesse of life from iustification, and remaine in sinne, that Christ his grace may abound, he breaketh out, God forbid. Thus then the holy Ghost vseth this phrase,
Likewise Rom. 2. abhorring them that would willingly divorce holiness of life from justification, and remain in sin, that christ his grace may abound, he breaks out, God forbid. Thus then the holy Ghost uses this phrase,
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than to be disputed against, as Rom. 3. 4. when Paul abhorreth the blasphemie against the grace of God, in that the vnbeliefe of a few should disanull the beliefe of many, he crieth out, God forbid. And when he would shew his heartie hatred to the accusers of the righteousnes of God, Rom. 3. he saith, God forbid. As also in the end of the same chapter, the Apostle more vehemently meeting with the obiection of thē who say, in that iustification came of faith, would liue as they listed,
than to be disputed against, as Rom. 3. 4. when Paul abhorreth the blasphemy against the grace of God, in that the unbelief of a few should disannul the belief of many, he cries out, God forbid. And when he would show his hearty hatred to the accusers of the righteousness of God, Rom. 3. he Says, God forbid. As also in the end of the same chapter, the Apostle more vehemently meeting with the objection of them who say, in that justification Come of faith, would live as they listed,
He here sheweth how his choise came of a setled purpose, and that in respect of this whereof he had made a sound and speciall choise aboue the rest, he abhorred and vily esteemed all other things.
He Here shows how his choice Come of a settled purpose, and that in respect of this whereof he had made a found and special choice above the rest, he abhorred and vily esteemed all other things.
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Thus we see how requisite this treatise will be, both that we may be deliuered from the Papists superstitiōs, from the monstrous conceits of Heretikes, from the sinister meditation of vnaduised persons,
Thus we see how requisite this treatise will be, both that we may be Delivered from the Papists superstitions, from the monstrous conceits of Heretics, from the sinister meditation of unadvised Persons,
by which knowledge not of any spirituall and imagined Christ, by which ioy not in ceremonie or superstition they labour to crucifie the world, not to forsake or vtterly to neglect the necessarie things of this life, they endeuour to restraine, not to destroy their flesh,
by which knowledge not of any spiritual and imagined christ, by which joy not in ceremony or Superstition they labour to crucify the world, not to forsake or utterly to neglect the necessary things of this life, they endeavour to restrain, not to destroy their Flesh,
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The vnfaithfull friends being both protestants and professors, though they be no plaine atheists ▪ but giue some countenance to the Gospell, do neither chiefely reioyce in Christ,
The unfaithful Friends being both protestants and professors, though they be no plain atheists ▪ but give Some countenance to the Gospel, do neither chiefly rejoice in christ,
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and these men, though as yet they are not plunged in heresie, yet without the speciall grace of God preuenting them, are in the high way as readie to be trained vp to heresie,
and these men, though as yet they Are not plunged in heresy, yet without the special grace of God preventing them, Are in the high Way as ready to be trained up to heresy,
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For in speaking of the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ, these men as fooles flying one extremitie, runne post-hast into the contrary extremitie:
For in speaking of the birth, death, and resurrection of christ, these men as Fools flying one extremity, run posthaste into the contrary extremity:
As for the erroneous heretiques, not to speake of all, let vs adde somewhat of the most pestilent family of loue, who shoote as much too short at this pricke,
As for the erroneous Heretics, not to speak of all, let us add somewhat of the most pestilent family of love, who shoot as much too short At this prick,
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I am the longer in these things to make the iudgements of God in them profitable instructions to vs, by prouoking men to thankfulnes for their deliuerance,
I am the longer in these things to make the Judgments of God in them profitable instructions to us, by provoking men to thankfulness for their deliverance,
Howbeit we know, that these superstitious worshippers pretended a very great deuotion to Christ on their Passion Sunday in a solemne making of sepulchers, in chaunting diuers songs sometime in Pilates tune, sometime in Herods tune, sometime in the Pharisies tune,
Howbeit we know, that these superstitious worshippers pretended a very great devotion to christ on their Passion Sunday in a solemn making of sepulchers, in chanting diverse songs sometime in Pilate's tune, sometime in Herods tune, sometime in the Pharisees tune,
Wherefore it may truly be said of superstitious ceremonies and Christian religion, as the Heathen man reporteth of the Hedgehog and the Satyre, who entertaining the Hedgehog which he had found for his guest, was so prickt with his thornie brissels,
Wherefore it may truly be said of superstitious ceremonies and Christian Religion, as the Heathen man Reporteth of the Hedgehog and the Satire, who entertaining the Hedgehog which he had found for his guest, was so pricked with his thorny brissels,
For wofull experience hath taught, that these foolish deuices of mē hauing but once crept ouer the threshold into the doores of the Church, did thrust out with the lorhsomnes of their presence the holie ordinances of God, in that when men could not brooke the crosses and afflictions which are incident to true Christians, they would inuent for a further ease a crosse of wood;
For woeful experience hath taught, that these foolish devices of men having but once crept over the threshold into the doors of the Church, did thrust out with the lorhsomnes of their presence the holy ordinances of God, in that when men could not brook the Crosses and afflictions which Are incident to true Christians, they would invent for a further ease a cross of wood;
if we shall see the little meditation of them, the slender thankfulnes for them, the small fruites of mortification in being crucified to the world, the fewe tokens of sanctification in becomming new creatures, which comeby them, wee shall easily graunt the necessitie of this doctrine to bee taught,
if we shall see the little meditation of them, the slender thankfulness for them, the small fruits of mortification in being Crucified to the world, the few tokens of sanctification in becoming new creatures, which comeby them, we shall Easily grant the necessity of this Doctrine to be taught,
by which duties both of Pastors & people is insinuated, that whosoeuer shal wilfully forsake or spitefully reiect this doctrin, he is neither of the number of true Ministers,
by which duties both of Pastors & people is insinuated, that whosoever shall wilfully forsake or spitefully reject this Doctrine, he is neither of the number of true Ministers,
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than al shewes of ceremonies be they neuer so glorious, because it worketh in vs these excellent effects, which the other can neuer doe, it crucifieth vs to this world,
than all shows of ceremonies be they never so glorious, Because it works in us these excellent effects, which the other can never do, it crucifieth us to this world,
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But be it farre from me, that I should reioyce, but in the crosse of our Lord Iesus Christ, &c. As if he should say, God forbid that I should reioice in any thing sauing in this, that I know by the crosse of Christ the forgiuenes of my sins, that his righteousnes is imputed vnto me, that mine iniquities are nailed on his crosse,
But be it Far from me, that I should rejoice, but in the cross of our Lord Iesus christ, etc. As if he should say, God forbid that I should rejoice in any thing Saving in this, that I know by the cross of christ the forgiveness of my Sins, that his righteousness is imputed unto me, that mine iniquities Are nailed on his cross,
Now in this place Paul opposing his sincere ministerie to their carnall gospelling, and the pure faith of Christians to the impure reliques of the Iewes, saith with a bold emphasis and godly protestation:
Now in this place Paul opposing his sincere Ministry to their carnal Gospel in, and the pure faith of Christians to the impure Relics of the Iewes, Says with a bold emphasis and godly protestation:
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as also for that they carnally sought their owne glorie, credit and estimation, by boasting themselues of the solemne troupe and notable number of disciples, whom they schooled and trained after them in their profession.
as also for that they carnally sought their own glory, credit and estimation, by boasting themselves of the solemn troop and notable number of Disciples, whom they schooled and trained After them in their profession.
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and hauing declared alreadie, that the firme faith of Christians needeth not the painted pompe of ceremonies, sheweth in the two verses immediatly going before these, that these false Apostles and bold Doctors of circumcision kept no good course, both for that they sought to auoide trouble and persecution,
and having declared already, that the firm faith of Christians needs not the painted pomp of ceremonies, shows in the two Verses immediately going before these, that these false Apostles and bold Doctors of circumcision kept no good course, both for that they sought to avoid trouble and persecution,
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The Apostle hauing written against such corrupt teachers and false Prophets, as, after he had preached the libertie of the Gospell, laboured to bring in againe the politique gouernment of the Iewish ceremonies,
The Apostle having written against such corrupt Teachers and false prophets, as, After he had preached the liberty of the Gospel, laboured to bring in again the politic government of the Jewish ceremonies,
Now for a preface or preparation hereunto, we haue made choise of that holy protestation of Paul, Galath, 6. 14. But be it farre from mee that I should reioyce,
Now for a preface or preparation hereunto, we have made choice of that holy protestation of Paul, Galatians, 6. 14. But be it Far from me that I should rejoice,
and beginne at the least some care of our profession in vs. And to deliuer you from further suspense of minde and musing with your selues what this thing should bee, it is the comfortable doctrine of Christ crucified,
and begin At the least Some care of our profession in us And to deliver you from further suspense of mind and musing with your selves what this thing should be, it is the comfortable Doctrine of christ Crucified,
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as a furtherance to nourish religion in them that are alreadie called, we now haue purposed considering the small proceeding in Christian profession, which ought to be found in this ripenes of the Gospell more glorious and abundant, to entreate of such matter,
as a furtherance to nourish Religion in them that Are already called, we now have purposed considering the small proceeding in Christian profession, which ought to be found in this ripeness of the Gospel more glorious and abundant, to entreat of such matter,
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whereby the world is crucified vnto me, and I vnto the world. For in Christ Iesus neither circumcision auaileth any thing, nor vncircumsion, but a new creature.
whereby the world is Crucified unto me, and I unto the world. For in christ Iesus neither circumcision avails any thing, nor vncircumsion, but a new creature.
In that the Apostle speaketh here of a new creature, as also hee doth 2. Corinth. 5, 27. If any man be in Christ ▪ let him bee a new creature, &c. we are taught, that it is not sufficient to be crucified to the world,
In that the Apostle speaks Here of a new creature, as also he does 2. Corinth. 5, 27. If any man be in christ ▪ let him be a new creature, etc. we Are taught, that it is not sufficient to be Crucified to the world,
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so it is not sufficient for vs to bee freed from the guiltines and corruption of sinne, which we receiued of Adam, but we must also be clothed with that righteousnesse,
so it is not sufficient for us to be freed from the guiltiness and corruption of sin, which we received of Adam, but we must also be clothed with that righteousness,
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Now the better to conceiue what it is to be a new creature, we must consider for the one part that which is Ephes. 4. 22. 23. 24. Cast off, concerning the conuersation in time past, the olde man, which is corrupt through the deceiuable lusts,
Now the better to conceive what it is to be a new creature, we must Consider for the one part that which is Ephesians 4. 22. 23. 24. Cast off, Concerning the Conversation in time past, the old man, which is corrupt through the deceivable Lustiest,
and for the other part, that which is Coloss. 3. 9. Ye haue put off the old man, with his workes, 10. And haue put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
and for the other part, that which is Coloss. 3. 9. You have put off the old man, with his works, 10. And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge After the image of him that created him:
as witnesseth Peter, not in things essentiall, but in holy qualities to resemble the Creatour. And as Adam in the beginning, and we in Adam were made wise, righteous, holy,
as Witnesseth Peter, not in things essential, but in holy qualities to resemble the Creator. And as Adam in the beginning, and we in Adam were made wise, righteous, holy,
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we must on our parts in some measure haue our earthly wisedome mortified, spirituall wisedome renewed, our earthly affections slaine, godly affections quickened, our old conuersation quelled,
we must on our parts in Some measure have our earthly Wisdom mortified, spiritual Wisdom renewed, our earthly affections slain, godly affections quickened, our old Conversation quelled,
but by being changed by the renewing of our minde, and by (Ephes. 4. 24) putting on the new man, which after God is created in righteousnesse, and true holinesse.
but by being changed by the renewing of our mind, and by (Ephesians 4. 24) putting on the new man, which After God is created in righteousness, and true holiness.
First therefore we must beleeue, that Christ is made to vs wisedome, because naturally (Ephes. 4. 18.) our cogitation is darkened, and we are strangers from the life of God, through the ignorance that is in vs. How blinde we are by nature,
First Therefore we must believe, that christ is made to us Wisdom, Because naturally (Ephesians 4. 18.) our cogitation is darkened, and we Are Strangers from the life of God, through the ignorance that is in us How blind we Are by nature,
and what neede wee haue of the Spirit of Christ to enlighten vs, the Prophet Dauid euen in that image of a new creature, Psal. 119. by his often praying for the same, doth plentifully declare.
and what need we have of the Spirit of christ to enlighten us, the Prophet David even in that image of a new creature, Psalm 119. by his often praying for the same, does plentifully declare.
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And when it shall please God thus to enlighten vs, then must wee labour for a certificate in our consciences, to haue our sinnes cleerely discharged in the death of Christ,
And when it shall please God thus to enlighten us, then must we labour for a certificate in our Consciences, to have our Sins clearly discharged in the death of christ,
This the Philosophers and wise men could neuer see by the light of nature, because it is a mysterie of mysteries, vndoubtedly to be perswaded that for Christ his sake wee shall appeare righteous before God his iudgement seate,
This the Philosophers and wise men could never see by the Light of nature, Because it is a mystery of Mysteres, undoubtedly to be persuaded that for christ his sake we shall appear righteous before God his judgement seat,
For wee are imputed righteous, as Christ was an imputed sinner, and as we hope for the ioyes of heauen euen as wee had committed all the righteousnesse, which Christ alone did;
For we Are imputed righteous, as christ was an imputed sinner, and as we hope for the Joys of heaven even as we had committed all the righteousness, which christ alone did;
of blasphemers of the name of God, pure vsers of the name of God; of breakers of the Sabbath, obseruers of the Sabbath; of carelesse gouernours, carefull gouernours: of disobedient, obedient; of cruell, meeke; of vnchast, chast persons; of vnrighteous, righteous persons;
of blasphemers of the name of God, pure users of the name of God; of breakers of the Sabbath, observers of the Sabbath; of careless Governors, careful Governors: of disobedient, obedient; of cruel, meek; of unchaste, chaste Persons; of unrighteous, righteous Persons;
so also in his comming againe we sted fastly looke for the fulnes of our redemptiō in him, who was borne for vs, who liued for vs, who died for vs, who rose for vs, who ascended for vs, who liueth in vs, who will come againe to redeeme vs, deliuering our soules from sinne, from griefe,
so also in his coming again we stead fastly look for the fullness of our redemption in him, who was born for us, who lived for us, who died for us, who rose for us, who ascended for us, who lives in us, who will come again to Redeem us, delivering our Souls from sin, from grief,
as hee shall come from heauen with his Angels, to gather together the elect and the reprobates, the one to receiue the sentence of saluation, the other to receiue sentence of condemnation.
as he shall come from heaven with his Angels, to gather together the elect and the Reprobates, the one to receive the sentence of salvation, the other to receive sentence of condemnation.
And therefore we had neede to looke for Christ to come a Redeemer, who will cleane rid vs from our pride, who will rid vs from our vnthankfulnes from our vnbeliefe,
And Therefore we had need to look for christ to come a Redeemer, who will clean rid us from our pride, who will rid us from our unthankfulness from our unbelief,
so now wee giue our members seruants vnto righteousnes in holinesse, from hence-foorth hauing new eyes, new eares, new tongues, new hands, and new feete.
so now we give our members Servants unto righteousness in holiness, from henceforth having new eyes, new ears, new tongues, new hands, and new feet.
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whatsoeuer wee behold with them, we must make them teachers of the soule thereby, and all things seeming beautifull to the eyes in this life, where the creatures are defiled, ought to prouoke vs to the beautie of the Creator, which is infinite, wee must testifie our humilitie, our pietie, our chastitie,
whatsoever we behold with them, we must make them Teachers of the soul thereby, and all things seeming beautiful to the eyes in this life, where the creatures Are defiled, ought to provoke us to the beauty of the Creator, which is infinite, we must testify our humility, our piety, our chastity,
and filled themselues with vnchast songs, must so be framed and fashioned anewe, as wee lend them onely to the word, to gracing speeches, to chast communication willingly;
and filled themselves with unchaste songs, must so be framed and fashioned anew, as we lend them only to the word, to gracing Speeches, to chaste communication willingly;
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Our tongues haue in time past either in praying ignorantly, vainly, and superstitiously, or in not praying at all, in abusing the name of God, in vnreuerent, vncharitable, vnchast, vntrue speeches set themselues against the Lord and his people;
Our tongues have in time past either in praying ignorantly, vainly, and superstitiously, or in not praying At all, in abusing the name of God, in unreverent, uncharitable, unchaste, untrue Speeches Set themselves against the Lord and his people;
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now they are to bee the spokesmen of our hearts in vnderstanding, in truth, in sinceritie praying to the Lord, they must be the most glorious aduancers of God his glory, they must be dipped and seasoned with salt, with grace, with reuerence, with meekenes, chastitie,
now they Are to be the spokesmen of our hearts in understanding, in truth, in sincerity praying to the Lord, they must be the most glorious advancers of God his glory, they must be dipped and seasoned with salt, with grace, with Reverence, with meekness, chastity,
and false dealing, are now to bee stretched out to the true God, and to shewe forth his power in relieuing the needie, in giuing of almes, in helping the afflicted, in punishing all filthines, briberie, and falsehood vnto the vttermost.
and false dealing, Are now to be stretched out to the true God, and to show forth his power in relieving the needy, in giving of alms, in helping the afflicted, in punishing all filthiness, bribery, and falsehood unto the uttermost.
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so swift and nimble in dauncing, so expert in carying the things of other men, must now runne to the Church of God, to the hearing of the word, to offer pure prayers, to receiue the Sacraments,
so swift and nimble in dancing, so expert in carrying the things of other men, must now run to the Church of God, to the hearing of the word, to offer pure Prayers, to receive the Sacraments,
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and must now run as fast frō those prophane exercises on the Lords day, they must now carrie vs to prisons, to sick persons, to the house of moruning, we must from henceforth number our steps,
and must now run as fast from those profane exercises on the lords day, they must now carry us to prisons, to sick Persons, to the house of moruning, we must from henceforth number our steps,
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namely, as we desire to haue our sinnes pardoned by his crosse, so must we desire to haue our sinnes in some measure pared away by the vertue of his crosse;
namely, as we desire to have our Sins pardoned by his cross, so must we desire to have our Sins in Some measure pared away by the virtue of his cross;
so must wee pray for the cōmunication of his holines in some measure to worke in vs righteousnes by the power of his resurrection, laboring from henceforth to haue our conuersation in heauen, and being risen with Christ, to seeke those things that are aboue, where Christ fitteth at the right hand of God, Colloss. 3. 1. But alas, many men would haue him a Christ to answere for their sinnes, that they may be iustified,
so must we pray for the communication of his holiness in Some measure to work in us righteousness by the power of his resurrection, labouring from henceforth to have our Conversation in heaven, and being risen with christ, to seek those things that Are above, where christ fits At the right hand of God, Colossus. 3. 1. But alas, many men would have him a christ to answer for their Sins, that they may be justified,
and finding the remnants of sinne withstanding the worke of new birth, wee looke for Christ a Redeemer to make an end of sinne in vs. Wherfore we must beware of the doctrine of heretikes, imagining great things of perfection,
and finding the remnants of sin withstanding the work of new birth, we look for christ a Redeemer to make an end of sin in us Wherefore we must beware of the Doctrine of Heretics, imagining great things of perfection,
as also of the prophanenes of hypocrites and dissembling professors; we must neither be too righteous, nor too sinfull, neither too wise, nor too foolish,
as also of the profaneness of Hypocrites and dissembling professors; we must neither be too righteous, nor too sinful, neither too wise, nor too foolish,
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neither with proud heretikes must wee please our selues with any indwelling righteousnes, neither must we rest in Christ without new birth, as the drousie Protestants:
neither with proud Heretics must we please our selves with any indwelling righteousness, neither must we rest in christ without new birth, as the drowsy Protestants:
and comfortable looking for Iesus Christ to come a Redeemer, so that with a ioyfull heart we can thinke of our resurrection? Alas we are as yet but chickens, we are but as children, we are but as babes in Christ,
and comfortable looking for Iesus christ to come a Redeemer, so that with a joyful heart we can think of our resurrection? Alas we Are as yet but chickens, we Are but as children, we Are but as babes in christ,
Against this mixture of the Lawe and the Gospell of Moses and Christ the Apostle beateth, fearing least a little leauen would sowre a great piece of dowe.
Against this mixture of the Law and the Gospel of Moses and christ the Apostle beats, fearing least a little leaven would sour a great piece of dow.
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neither flat Papists, nor sound Protestāts, who not for any conscience sake, but for the easing of their flesh prouide a safe shelter against the stormes of persecution.
neither flat Papists, nor found Protestants, who not for any conscience sake, but for the easing of their Flesh provide a safe shelter against the storms of persecution.
Againe, by circumcision in this place the Apostle meaneth all other ceremonies, putting part for the whole, whereby he would shew, that no ceremonies whatsoeuer, no not circumcision, whereof their Doctors so much vaunted themselues, could do any thing to a new creature.
Again, by circumcision in this place the Apostle means all other ceremonies, putting part for the Whole, whereby he would show, that no ceremonies whatsoever, no not circumcision, whereof their Doctors so much vaunted themselves, could do any thing to a new creature.
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then mans traditions, which at no time nor in any place are in season, or credit, in that they neuer were authorised by the Lord, can neither be meanes nor fruites,
then men traditions, which At no time nor in any place Are in season, or credit, in that they never were authorised by the Lord, can neither be means nor fruits,
if the Lord would not suffer his owne ordinances, which for their time were lawfull, then hee will neuer suffer traditions, which were neuer his, but mans.
if the Lord would not suffer his own ordinances, which for their time were lawful, then he will never suffer traditions, which were never his, but men.
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and they shew it in their crosses, altars, holidaies, mètallish gods, banners, roodes, resurrrection, in finger crosses, in crosses at their lying downe, in crosses at their rising vp ▪ in their oyle ▪ salt, wafercakes, pannes, ashes, and such like. Heere is their reioycing.
and they show it in their Crosses, Altars, holidays, mètallish God's, banners, roods, resurrection, in finger Crosses, in Crosses At their lying down, in Crosses At their rising up ▪ in their oil ▪ salt, Wafer cakes, pans, Ashes, and such like. Here is their rejoicing.
Thus we see how we sayle betweene two rocks, and betweene two flats, and therefore neede the sterne of God his spirit and gouernment of the word to sayle aright.
Thus we see how we sail between two Rocks, and between two flats, and Therefore need the stern of God his Spirit and government of the word to sail aright.
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For both our Sauiour Christ, and the Apostles teach as well by practise as by precept, that we must heare the word, offer vp our prayers, receiue the sacraments, & reuerence true discipline.
For both our Saviour christ, and the Apostles teach as well by practice as by precept, that we must hear the word, offer up our Prayers, receive the Sacraments, & Reverence true discipline.
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First, our Sauiour Christ exhorteth vs to search the Scriptures, which testifie of him, and commandeth them that haue eares to heare, speaking most sharply euen against them that heare not fruitefully.
First, our Saviour christ exhorteth us to search the Scriptures, which testify of him, and commands them that have ears to hear, speaking most sharply even against them that hear not fruitfully.
As for prayer besides that our Sauiour Christ did commend the vse of it to his disciples, he also prescribed them and vs a forme of prayer, whereby we might leuell our requests.
As for prayer beside that our Saviour christ did commend the use of it to his Disciples, he also prescribed them and us a Form of prayer, whereby we might level our requests.
That the Apostle might shew, that this was no speciall prerogatiue to himselfe alone, but a benefit common to all, not a worke of supererogation in him,
That the Apostle might show, that this was no special prerogative to himself alone, but a benefit Common to all, not a work of supererogation in him,
vntill he had applied it to himselfe, and from his owne practise he aduiseth vs. The word which he here vseth, is a rule, whereby he noteth such a thing,
until he had applied it to himself, and from his own practice he adviseth us The word which he Here uses, is a Rule, whereby he notes such a thing,
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if we doe it not, it is no great matter, as the Papists account of the spirituall interpretation of the Law, which our Sauiour Christ vseth, Matth. 5. For Poperie, which is no better than countrie Diuinitie, thinketh it were a good thing if we could liue so carefully:
if we do it not, it is no great matter, as the Papists account of the spiritual Interpretation of the Law, which our Saviour christ uses, Matthew 5. For Popery, which is no better than country Divinity, Thinketh it were a good thing if we could live so carefully:
Now because there is a glorious building in the word, and a man needeth continually to be built vp in Iesus Christ, to haue his affections leuelled, his heart framed to faith and obedience, the Apostle borroweth this word rule. But what is this rule? Be it farre from me, that I should reioyce, &c. So that we must especially reioyce in our sinnes pardoned, in the world crucified, in our hearts, bodies, and soules renewed.
Now Because there is a glorious building in the word, and a man needs continually to be built up in Iesus christ, to have his affections leveled, his heart framed to faith and Obedience, the Apostle borroweth this word Rule. But what is this Rule? Be it Far from me, that I should rejoice, etc. So that we must especially rejoice in our Sins pardoned, in the world Crucified, in our hearts, bodies, and Souls renewed.
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And Esai. 58. 6. Is not this the fasting that I haue chosen, to loose the bands of wickednes, &c. That is, is not this the fruite of fasting, which I haue chosen? And so likewise is it meant of the Sabbath in the same place, the fruite and effect whereof is to rest from sinne.
And Isaiah. 58. 6. Is not this the fasting that I have chosen, to lose the bans of wickedness, etc. That is, is not this the fruit of fasting, which I have chosen? And so likewise is it meant of the Sabbath in the same place, the fruit and Effect whereof is to rest from sin.
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and labour not to become a new creature, all is in vaine, we separate those things which God hath ioyned together, that is, the fruite from the meanes.
and labour not to become a new creature, all is in vain, we separate those things which God hath joined together, that is, the fruit from the means.
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if it be all that God requireth to doe good, and not to pray, or that we can beleeue enough without the help of the sacraments, we deceiue our selues with a false imagination of righteousnes,
if it be all that God requires to do good, and not to pray, or that we can believe enough without the help of the Sacraments, we deceive our selves with a false imagination of righteousness,
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Aske now the Papists what is their rule, and they will shew many meanes, as the rule of Heremites, of Dominican Friers, of their Franciscan Monks, of their Augustine Friers, and such like.
Ask now the Papists what is their Rule, and they will show many means, as the Rule of Hermits, of Dominican Friars, of their Franciscan Monks, of their Augustine Friars, and such like.
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they will say, they are come out of the world to liue in monkerie, they haue their shauings, pilgrimages, whipping of their owne bodies, voluntarie and monasticall vowes, traditions, and such like.
they will say, they Are come out of the world to live in monkery, they have their shavings, Pilgrimages, whipping of their own bodies, voluntary and monastical vows, traditions, and such like.
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and with the word ioyne prayer, and to prayer adde practise, vsing the sacraments, and by them grow in faith, that by faith we may increase in repentance,
and with the word join prayer, and to prayer add practice, using the Sacraments, and by them grow in faith, that by faith we may increase in Repentance,
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and with the cause marrying the effect, and from the fruite neuer diuorce the meanes, because God is neither pleased with our fruitlesse ceremonies, if we rest in the meanes,
and with the cause marrying the Effect, and from the fruit never divorce the means, Because God is neither pleased with our fruitless ceremonies, if we rest in the means,
for preachers, because he opposed this rule against the rule of certaine false teachers: for the people, in that he nameth them here the Israel of God.
for Preachers, Because he opposed this Rule against the Rule of certain false Teachers: for the people, in that he names them Here the Israel of God.
and in good example to goe in and out before them, he preuenteth the subtiltie of Sathan, who might by the euill slanders of the false Apostles mooue these men to some remission in their calling.
and in good Exampl to go in and out before them, he preventeth the subtlety of Sathan, who might by the evil slanders of the false Apostles move these men to Some remission in their calling.
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but vsed elsewhere of the holy Ghost, as Deuter. 33. 11. Moses the man of God blessing the tribes of Israell, saith thus of Leui the Priest of the Lord, Blesse ô Lord his substance,
but used elsewhere of the holy Ghost, as Deuter 33. 11. Moses the man of God blessing the tribes of Israel, Says thus of Levi the Priest of the Lord, Bless o Lord his substance,
but yet they are before the Angell, that is, Christ, who will smite the proud force of Sathan, that he shall not be able to withstand vs. And Christ sheweth, that he hath a common ministerie in and with his preaching, by them beseeching some, by them also threatning others:
but yet they Are before the Angel, that is, christ, who will smite the proud force of Sathan, that he shall not be able to withstand us And christ shows, that he hath a Common Ministry in and with his preaching, by them beseeching Some, by them also threatening Others:
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and without error, but euen them also, who holding carefully the foundation, which is Christ Iesus, through some infirmitie of iudgement build timber, hay,
and without error, but even them also, who holding carefully the Foundation, which is christ Iesus, through Some infirmity of judgement built timber, hay,
This place maketh much also for our comfort against heresie and poperie, because as God promiseth peace and mercie to them that preach and embrace the doctrine of our saluation by Christ;
This place makes much also for our Comfort against heresy and popery, Because as God promises peace and mercy to them that preach and embrace the Doctrine of our salvation by christ;
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so hee threatneth on the contrarie his curse and vengeance both to the preachers and followers of the contrarie doctrine, howsoeuer they hope for a day,
so he threatens on the contrary his curse and vengeance both to the Preachers and followers of the contrary Doctrine, howsoever they hope for a day,
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Let vs boldly then both preach and receiue this doctrine of Christ ▪ and not feare any corrupt Teachers whatsoeuer, seeing their supposed felicitie shall be accursed ▪ and our supposed miserie shall be blessed.
Let us boldly then both preach and receive this Doctrine of christ ▪ and not Fear any corrupt Teachers whatsoever, seeing their supposed felicity shall be accursed ▪ and our supposed misery shall be blessed.
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as he speaketh of the Iewes Rom. 2. and therefore calleth it the Israel of God, making a distinction betweene that counterfeit Israell, resting in the ceremonie and outward title of the name,
as he speaks of the Iewes Rom. 2. and Therefore calls it the Israel of God, making a distinction between that counterfeit Israel, resting in the ceremony and outward title of the name,
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Whereby we are to learne, that all Christians shall not obtaine mercie and peace, but the Christians of God, that is true Christians in life & doctrine.
Whereby we Are to Learn, that all Christians shall not obtain mercy and peace, but the Christians of God, that is true Christians in life & Doctrine.
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Now if Israel the beloued of God not reioicing in the crosse of Christ, not being crucified to the world, not being a newe creature, shall not finde mercie and peace, what comfort are wee to looke for being Gentiles wanting the same things? And yet we must remember the consolation aboue named, that though Christians be in some points infants in doctrine, iudgement, life,
Now if Israel the Beloved of God not rejoicing in the cross of christ, not being Crucified to the world, not being a new creature, shall not find mercy and peace, what Comfort Are we to look for being Gentiles wanting the same things? And yet we must Remember the consolation above nam, that though Christians be in Some points Infants in Doctrine, judgement, life,
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The truth of this promise, and sure wrath of God on the wicked may appeare to vs both in the life and in the death of the true and counterfeit Christians, in seeing what mercy and peace appeareth in the one, what anguish and impatience breaketh foorth in the other.
The truth of this promise, and sure wrath of God on the wicked may appear to us both in the life and in the death of the true and counterfeit Christians, in seeing what mercy and peace appears in the one, what anguish and impatience breaks forth in the other.
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neither senselesse and blockish as feeling no paine on the other side. The learned heretikes which would seeme to suffer, either yeelded being ouercome with the paine,
neither senseless and blockish as feeling no pain on the other side. The learned Heretics which would seem to suffer, either yielded being overcome with the pain,
As for others that haue died in their beds, the Lord hath giuen a manifest distinction betweene the true prophets & false teachers, betweene christian professors, and obstinate Papists.
As for Others that have died in their Beds, the Lord hath given a manifest distinction between the true Prophets & false Teachers, between christian professors, and obstinate Papists.
The children of God euer haue laboured to make confession of their faith, to make knowne their hope, to witnesse their abundant ioy at their departure,
The children of God ever have laboured to make Confessi of their faith, to make known their hope, to witness their abundant joy At their departure,
therefore if we doe but a little consider of the nature of fire, we shall a great deale better iudge of the spirit And among others, these properties we finde to be in the fire.
Therefore if we do but a little Consider of the nature of fire, we shall a great deal better judge of the Spirit And among Others, these properties we find to be in the fire.
For further confirmation whereof, we may note the manner of speech, where he saith, Quench not the spirit, We doe commonly vse to say, the fire is quenched,
For further confirmation whereof, we may note the manner of speech, where he Says, Quench not the Spirit, We do commonly use to say, the fire is quenched,
When thou art carefull to redeeme that, which by the fall thou hast lost, and hast a care to runne so much faster forward, by how much more thou hast been letted by thy fall;
When thou art careful to Redeem that, which by the fallen thou hast lost, and hast a care to run so much faster forward, by how much more thou hast been letted by thy fallen;
although it be as great as Goliah, yet it hath not hitherto preuailed against thy poore and little Dauid, I say, against those few and small graces, which the good spirit of God hath bestowed vpon thee.
although it be as great as Goliath, yet it hath not hitherto prevailed against thy poor and little David, I say, against those few and small graces, which the good Spirit of God hath bestowed upon thee.
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for so long as thy sorrow encreaseth for thy sinnes, it cannot be thought that sinne and the flesh, haue ouercome & vtterly quenched the spirit in thee. Thirdly, trie thy care:
for so long as thy sorrow increases for thy Sins, it cannot be Thought that sin and the Flesh, have overcome & utterly quenched the Spirit in thee. Thirdly, try thy care:
for if after our fall, we doe hold our former hatred of sinne, and the oftner we fall, the more thorough & deadly hatred we conceiue against sinne, vndoubtedly that frailtie hath not as yet depriued vs of the spirit.
for if After our fallen, we do hold our former hatred of sin, and the oftener we fallen, the more thorough & deadly hatred we conceive against sin, undoubtedly that frailty hath not as yet deprived us of the Spirit.
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First, if through frailtie we haue fallen (for who is he that falleth not?) we will then know whether by our fall we haue lost the spirit of God or no, let vs see what liking,
First, if through frailty we have fallen (for who is he that falls not?) we will then know whither by our fallen we have lost the Spirit of God or no, let us see what liking,
But this hath weaknes ioyned with it, and men through frailtie may soone fall, and therefore their life is said to be hid in Christ, because in full & perfect manner it doth not appeare.
But this hath weakness joined with it, and men through frailty may soon fallen, and Therefore their life is said to be hid in christ, Because in full & perfect manner it does not appear.
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for when a man doth finde fauour from God, for the forgiuenes of sinnes, then the loue of God constraineth him, that ioy which he conceiueth inforceth him,
for when a man does find favour from God, for the forgiveness of Sins, then the love of God constrains him, that joy which he conceiveth enforceth him,
afterward, it doth let vs see how Christ suffered, to take away the sinnes of the world, that in the righteousnes of Christ, we may looke to be iustified before God.
afterwards, it does let us see how christ suffered, to take away the Sins of the world, that in the righteousness of christ, we may look to be justified before God.
then doth it let vs see the peruerse corruption of our iudgement, and that before God, and in things belonging to God, we be as bruit beasts, not able to discerne things that differ,
then does it let us see the perverse corruption of our judgement, and that before God, and in things belonging to God, we be as bruit beasts, not able to discern things that differ,
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for then it doth display before vs the vanitie and darknes of our vnderstanding, how vnfit and vnmeete wee are to vnderstand and conceiue those things, that do aboue al others especially concerne vs:
for then it does display before us the vanity and darkness of our understanding, how unfit and unmeet we Are to understand and conceive those things, that do above all Others especially concern us:
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Therefore Christ saith, That whores and harlots entred into the kingdome of heauen, seeing they lamented their sinnes) before the proud Pharisies, which were touched with no remorse for their sinnes.
Therefore christ Says, That whores and harlots entered into the Kingdom of heaven, seeing they lamented their Sins) before the proud Pharisees, which were touched with no remorse for their Sins.
for they that by the preaching of Iohn, learned to lament their sinnes, and for their sinnes were pensiue in their owne soules, they receiued Christ, they danced and did reioyce to heare the ioyfull tidings of the Gospell.
for they that by the preaching of John, learned to lament their Sins, and for their Sins were pensive in their own Souls, they received christ, they danced and did rejoice to hear the joyful tidings of the Gospel.
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yea, speake of that huge and heauie waight of glorie, wherewith the elect of God shall be crowned, all this moueth not, we are little affected therewith,
yea, speak of that huge and heavy weight of glory, wherewith the elect of God shall be crowned, all this moves not, we Are little affected therewith,
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the Sacraments seeme small and sillie things in our eyes, and all other orders, and exercises which God hath graunted & ordained for man, they are vnprofitable to man, where the spirit is not present to cōuey them into our hearts, there to seale vp the fruit of them.
the Sacraments seem small and silly things in our eyes, and all other order, and exercises which God hath granted & ordained for man, they Are unprofitable to man, where the Spirit is not present to convey them into our hearts, there to seal up the fruit of them.
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And this the Apostle doth by giuing them a charge and commaundement, that in no wise they doe Quench the spirit: thereby doubtles teaching, that as the shunning of euill, is the first step vnto goodnes;
And this the Apostle does by giving them a charge and Commandment, that in no wise they do Quench the Spirit: thereby doubtless teaching, that as the shunning of evil, is the First step unto Goodness;
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for it cannot but breede much sorrow of heart, to remember his former sinnes, to examine and see the greatnes of them, to apply Gods iudgements to them,
for it cannot but breed much sorrow of heart, to Remember his former Sins, to examine and see the greatness of them, to apply God's Judgments to them,
and what griefe this is, the example of Gods children may shew vs. What griefe was it to Noah to become a laughing stocke to his owne son? What heart-breaking to Dauid, by his owne sonne to bee thrust from his kingdome? So grieuous were those punishments laid vpon them, that if without any respect of hell or heauen, we could consider of them, we had rather want all the pleasures of sinne, which they enioyed,
and what grief this is, the Exampl of God's children may show us What grief was it to Noah to become a laughing stock to his own son? What Heartbreaking to David, by his own son to be thrust from his Kingdom? So grievous were those punishments laid upon them, that if without any respect of hell or heaven, we could Consider of them, we had rather want all the pleasures of sin, which they enjoyed,
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What griefe can be greater than this? what sorrow can sinke more deepe, than that a good man should bee cleane withholden from doing good Moreouer it is sure, that whē the gifts of the spirit are in this sort gone,
What grief can be greater than this? what sorrow can sink more deep, than that a good man should be clean withholden from doing good Moreover it is sure, that when the Gifts of the Spirit Are in this sort gone,
and this ioy is lost and gone, when the graces of Gods spirit are gone, with how great griefe and woe, they knowe, that in any measure haue tasted of it.
and this joy is lost and gone, when the graces of God's Spirit Are gone, with how great grief and woe, they know, that in any measure have tasted of it.
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But yet that no libertie may be taken hereby, let vs a little consider what griefe and punishment they procure to themselues, that do by any meanes lose the graces of the spirit.
But yet that no liberty may be taken hereby, let us a little Consider what grief and punishment they procure to themselves, that do by any means loose the graces of the Spirit.
What? was the spirit quite gone? No, for by and by in the same Psalme he prayeth, That the Lord would not take away his holy spirit from him. How can these two stand together,
What? was the Spirit quite gone? No, for by and by in the same Psalm he Prayeth, That the Lord would not take away his holy Spirit from him. How can these two stand together,
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if they grow secure, if they fall into sinne, then the graces and gifts of the spirit may decay and dye in them, their cleere vnderstanding, their feeling, their affection and all may be gone;
if they grow secure, if they fallen into sin, then the graces and Gifts of the Spirit may decay and die in them, their clear understanding, their feeling, their affection and all may be gone;
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For they know, that if it were needefull for S. Paul to be buffeted, and that by the minister of Satan, to the intent that his pride might be beaten down:
For they know, that if it were needful for S. Paul to be buffeted, and that by the minister of Satan, to the intent that his pride might be beaten down:
First, a sight & an acknowledging of the wants which doe moue them, as S. Peter saith, Like new borne babes, to desire the sweete and sincere milke of the word, that thereby the graces they haue may be increased,
First, a sighed & an acknowledging of the Wants which do move them, as S. Peter Says, Like new born babes, to desire the sweet and sincere milk of the word, that thereby the graces they have may be increased,
On the left hand others offēd, being neuer pleased nor contented with that they haue: nay indeede forgetting and lightly esteeming that they haue, and still desiring new.
On the left hand Others offend, being never pleased nor contented with that they have: nay indeed forgetting and lightly esteeming that they have, and still desiring new.
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Here of there ariseth a great securitie, which bringeth first neglect, and afterwarde contempt of all good meanes, whereby they should grow vp in goodnesse.
Here of there arises a great security, which brings First neglect, and afterward contempt of all good means, whereby they should grow up in Goodness.
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And who seeth not this to be a plaine and manifest difference betweene them? therefore we may well take it as a third marke or rule, whereby to proue and trie our selues.
And who sees not this to be a plain and manifest difference between them? Therefore we may well take it as a third mark or Rule, whereby to prove and try our selves.
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Doe the children of God loue on this manner? No, the holy Ghost which they haue receiued in effectuall manner, doth shedde the seede of loue in their hearts,
Doe the children of God love on this manner? No, the holy Ghost which they have received in effectual manner, does shed the seed of love in their hearts,
First, we must take heede that we neuer quench any grace or gift that God bestoweth vpon vs. Secondly, we must still labour to haue greater measure of gifts:
First, we must take heed that we never quench any grace or gift that God bestoweth upon us Secondly, we must still labour to have greater measure of Gifts:
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If the Lord deale so with the plant and hearbe of the field, why may he not deale so with vs, the sonnes of men? If we cannot conceiue the reason of this, we must holde our peace:
If the Lord deal so with the plant and herb of the field, why may he not deal so with us, the Sons of men? If we cannot conceive the reason of this, we must hold our peace:
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some take roote, but yet not blossome: some blossome, & yet neuer bring forth fruite: and othersome through his goodnesse doe bring forth fruit in good season.
Some take root, but yet not blossom: Some blossom, & yet never bring forth fruit: and Othersome through his Goodness do bring forth fruit in good season.
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There is a second kinde of working of the spirit, which is a more thorough & effectuall working, which can neuer be taken away frō them that haue receiued it.
There is a second kind of working of the Spirit, which is a more thorough & effectual working, which can never be taken away from them that have received it.
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for there the Apostle saith, That some may taste of the holy Ghost, and thereby be made to taste of the good word of God, to be inlightened to receiue heauenly gifts,
for there the Apostle Says, That Some may taste of the holy Ghost, and thereby be made to taste of the good word of God, to be enlightened to receive heavenly Gifts,
and drie them vp, or else the fierie heate of persecution did quite consume them. More plaine and notable for this purpose is that, in the sixt to the Hebrues,
and dry them up, or Else the fiery heat of persecution did quite consume them. More plain and notable for this purpose is that, in the sixt to the Hebrews,
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Behold then three fruites of Gods spirit in these men, and yet they continued not: for they beleeued indeed, but their faith was temporarie, it lasted but for a time,
Behold then three fruits of God's Spirit in these men, and yet they continued not: for they believed indeed, but their faith was temporary, it lasted but for a time,
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and that this inferiour or lesser kinde of working may be taken away, appeareth plainly by the parable of the seede which our Sauiour Christ propoundeth,
and that this inferior or lesser kind of working may be taken away, appears plainly by the parable of the seed which our Saviour christ propoundeth,
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Secondly, it doth purge vs from grosse sins, and daily more and more doth purifie vs, that we may be a cleane and holy vessell and temple for him to rest and dwell in.
Secondly, it does purge us from gross Sins, and daily more and more does purify us, that we may be a clean and holy vessel and temple for him to rest and dwell in.
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and therefore the carking care of these things is left to the Gentiles, which are ignorant of the forgiuenes of sinnes, of Gods prouidence, and of euerlasting life:
and Therefore the carking care of these things is left to the Gentiles, which Are ignorant of the forgiveness of Sins, of God's providence, and of everlasting life:
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The end of all then is this, that patience is wrought in vs, & strengthened by the assurance of Gods mercies, by faith in Christ, by hope of euerlasting life,
The end of all then is this, that patience is wrought in us, & strengthened by the assurance of God's Mercies, by faith in christ, by hope of everlasting life,
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and highly esteeme the other, we may haue both together ▪ Let vs therefore reuerence this great goodnes and wisedome of the LORD, and be content with the vse of life which he in mercie graunteth vs, knowing that it is better to be a liuing dogge then a dead Lyon.
and highly esteem the other, we may have both together ▪ Let us Therefore Reverence this great Goodness and Wisdom of the LORD, and be content with the use of life which he in mercy granteth us, knowing that it is better to be a living dog then a dead lion.
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And sometime the Lorde seeing our small regard and accompt of spirituall things, will by the want of these outward things, bring vs to make greater accompt of them, that when wee can well want the one,
And sometime the Lord seeing our small regard and account of spiritual things, will by the want of these outward things, bring us to make greater account of them, that when we can well want the one,
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then the Lord gaue him wisedome, which his heart so much desired, and riches also which he did not once desire Oh happie man ▪ if in his heart he had desired to walke before the Lord in feare!
then the Lord gave him Wisdom, which his heart so much desired, and riches also which he did not once desire O happy man ▪ if in his heart he had desired to walk before the Lord in Fear!
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We must then euermore and with our whole hearts, desire and craue of the Lord, that his blessed Name may be glorified, that his Kingdome may be enlarged, and his holy will performed:
We must then evermore and with our Whole hearts, desire and crave of the Lord, that his blessed Name may be glorified, that his Kingdom may be enlarged, and his holy will performed:
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we must first labour for the forgiuenes of our sinnes in Christ, that so we may be in the fauour of GOD ▪ and enioy the light of his louing countenance;
we must First labour for the forgiveness of our Sins in christ, that so we may be in the favour of GOD ▪ and enjoy the Light of his loving countenance;
and we should haue as good experience hereof as euer had Dauid. To this prouidence of God, wee must bring a patient minde, which first must bee contented with whatsoeuer the Lord sendeth,
and we should have as good experience hereof as ever had David. To this providence of God, we must bring a patient mind, which First must be contented with whatsoever the Lord sends,
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shall we not yet learne that the blessings of God are all in all, and that the other are but meanes prouided for our weaknes? Dauid proued by experience, that the righteous seede of the righteous parents, were neuer forsaken,
shall we not yet Learn that the blessings of God Are all in all, and that the other Are but means provided for our weakness? David proved by experience, that the righteous seed of the righteous Parents, were never forsaken,
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Did Moses and Eliah liue fortie dayes without meate? and did the Israelites walkein the wildernesse fortie yeeres in the same apparell which waxed not olde;
Did Moses and Elijah live fortie days without meat? and did the Israelites walkein the Wilderness fortie Years in the same apparel which waxed not old;
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When he fed the Israelites fortie yeeres with Manna from heauen, which after such a sort was neuer seene before, whereof if they reserued any without the Lords commandement,
When he fed the Israelites fortie Years with Manna from heaven, which After such a sort was never seen before, whereof if they reserved any without the lords Commandment,
This prouidence of God must be confirmed vnto vs by the examples of Gods children in all ages, whose examples are set downe in the Scriptures, that we by them might learne patience.
This providence of God must be confirmed unto us by the Examples of God's children in all ages, whose Examples Are Set down in the Scriptures, that we by them might Learn patience.
as he hath cōmanded? If he hath done vs good when he might haue punished vs for our sinnes, wil he not be much more fauourable vnto vs now, seeing he hath by his holy spirit sanctified vs? O that men had hearts to beleeue this, they would then giue glorie vnto God in their distresses, putting their trust in him,
as he hath commanded? If he hath done us good when he might have punished us for our Sins, will he not be much more favourable unto us now, seeing he hath by his holy Spirit sanctified us? O that men had hearts to believe this, they would then give glory unto God in their Distresses, putting their trust in him,
and will he not much more reioyce ouer his children to doe them good? If the Lord loued vs when we were his enemies, will he not prouide for vs being redeemed by the blood of his sonne? Did hee good vnto vs when we sought him not,
and will he not much more rejoice over his children to do them good? If the Lord loved us when we were his enemies, will he not provide for us being redeemed by the blood of his son? Did he good unto us when we sought him not,
Hath the Lord made any thing in vaine? hath he not made all things for his glorie? Then if we beleeue that hee hath made our bodies, shall wee not also beleeue that he will prouide for them, seeing the creation thereof is more wonderfull,
Hath the Lord made any thing in vain? hath he not made all things for his glory? Then if we believe that he hath made our bodies, shall we not also believe that he will provide for them, seeing the creation thereof is more wonderful,
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but whilest there is such doubting of Gods prouidence, and such repining against God, they doe plainly shewe, they doe not beleeue this first article of their faith,
but whilst there is such doubting of God's providence, and such repining against God, they do plainly show, they do not believe this First article of their faith,
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but for our weakenes, which otherwise could not easily be assured of his goodnes. Secondly, we must beleeue that God preserueth all, as well as he created them:
but for our weakness, which otherwise could not Easily be assured of his Goodness. Secondly, we must believe that God Preserveth all, as well as he created them:
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first, that wee should not put too much trust in them whilest we haue them: and againe, that rather then we should suffer hurt by the want of light, grasse,
First, that we should not put too much trust in them whilst we have them: and again, that rather then we should suffer hurt by the want of Light, grass,
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Doe we then beleeue that the Lord made all things of nothing, and shall wee not beleeue that he will preserue them ▪ Now seeing they are made, doe we beleeue that God made all men,
Do we then believe that the Lord made all things of nothing, and shall we not believe that he will preserve them ▪ Now seeing they Are made, do we believe that God made all men,
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and not breake out, in temptations, into impatience. The generall prouidence of God must be considered, first in creation of all things: secondly, in preseruing them.
and not break out, in temptations, into impatience. The general providence of God must be considered, First in creation of all things: secondly, in preserving them.
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if he in wisedome see it fit for his glorie, and profitable for vs. The fift thing we must stay our selues vpon, when murmuring doth assaile & tempt vs, is faith in Gods prouidence.
if he in Wisdom see it fit for his glory, and profitable for us The fift thing we must stay our selves upon, when murmuring does assail & tempt us, is faith in God's providence.
Moreouer, if we be perswaded that our heauenly father hath prepared a kingdome for vs in the heauens, we must needs beleeue that in this life he will not leaue vs nor forsake vs,
Moreover, if we be persuaded that our heavenly father hath prepared a Kingdom for us in the heavens, we must needs believe that in this life he will not leave us nor forsake us,
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yea, if we can beleeue that the Lord both is able, and willing also to deliuer vs from any sinne that is within vs, be it neuer so strong either by nature or by euill custome:
yea, if we can believe that the Lord both is able, and willing also to deliver us from any sin that is within us, be it never so strong either by nature or by evil custom:
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how should we doubt of meate or raiment, or any such other thing? For by this meanes he is made our mercifull and louing father, which knoweth perfectly what things we stand in neede of:
how should we doubt of meat or raiment, or any such other thing? For by this means he is made our merciful and loving father, which Knoweth perfectly what things we stand in need of:
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And these children of Israel no doubt, if they had beleeued that the Lord had deliuered them out of Egypt, that he might bring them to the promised land, they would neuer haue doubted of his mercifull preseruation,
And these children of Israel no doubt, if they had believed that the Lord had Delivered them out of Egypt, that he might bring them to the promised land, they would never have doubted of his merciful preservation,
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Thus Abraham hauing receiued a promise for seed of his sonne Isaac, doubting nothing but that the Lord would prouide meanes to bring the same to passe, in the assurāce hereof sent his seruants to his owne people to prouide a wife for his sonne.
Thus Abraham having received a promise for seed of his son Isaac, doubting nothing but that the Lord would provide means to bring the same to pass, in the assurance hereof sent his Servants to his own people to provide a wife for his son.
for seeing sinne, which is the cause of all miserie, is taken away from vs, that so we might be with Christ inheritors of the heauens, we may be sure that in the meane time no miserie shall hurt vs.
for seeing sin, which is the cause of all misery, is taken away from us, that so we might be with christ inheritors of the heavens, we may be sure that in the mean time no misery shall hurt us
yea that he hath giuen vs his onely beloued sonne, that wee might be beloued in him, wee shall without any great adoe beleeue that the Lord will not suffer vs to want any thing,
yea that he hath given us his only Beloved son, that we might be Beloved in him, we shall without any great ado believe that the Lord will not suffer us to want any thing,
The second helpe which we must vse to refraine our murmuring, is the liuely faith of our redemption wrought by Christ, which cōsisteth in the free forgiuenesse of our sinnes,
The second help which we must use to refrain our murmuring, is the lively faith of our redemption wrought by christ, which Consisteth in the free forgiveness of our Sins,
As Moses applyeth this place, when he saith, The Lord hath fed thee with this M•nna fortie yeeres ▪ that thou maist knowe that man liueth not by bread ••ely:
As Moses Applieth this place, when he Says, The Lord hath fed thee with this M•nna fortie Years ▪ that thou Mayest know that man lives not by bred ••ely:
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and when hee might iustly punish vs, yet he dealeth mercifully with vs, and bestoweth his mercies vpon vs. If (I say) we can acknowledge this to be his •rdinarie dealing, that by his long suffering he doth leade vs to repentance,
and when he might justly Punish us, yet he deals mercifully with us, and bestoweth his Mercies upon us If (I say) we can acknowledge this to be his •rdinarie dealing, that by his long suffering he does lead us to Repentance,
and vnlesse wee doe belieue them, wee doe not, neither can we belieue with assurance that the Lord will preserue vs. But if we doubt whether the Lord will helpe vs in earthly things, we must needs much more doubt of his fauour in spirituall benefits First therefore the great and rich mercie of the Lord,
and unless we do believe them, we do not, neither can we believe with assurance that the Lord will preserve us But if we doubt whither the Lord will help us in earthly things, we must needs much more doubt of his favour in spiritual benefits First Therefore the great and rich mercy of the Lord,
Such men know not that riches are no sure signes of Gods fauour, though hee in the abundance of his mercy doth let his Sunne shine vpon the wicked and vpon the good:
Such men know not that riches Are no sure Signs of God's favour, though he in the abundance of his mercy does let his Sun shine upon the wicked and upon the good:
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And this is the nature of all naturall and worldly men, so basely to estimate Gods graces, that they had rather forgoe many richer spirituall benefits and blessings,
And this is the nature of all natural and worldly men, so basely to estimate God's graces, that they had rather forgo many Richer spiritual benefits and blessings,
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for the want of bread here in the wildernesse, being put for their bodies, did make them to despise their great and wonderfull deliuerance out of Egypt, which was vnto them a signe of their spirituall deliu•rance.
for the want of bred Here in the Wilderness, being put for their bodies, did make them to despise their great and wonderful deliverance out of Egypt, which was unto them a Signen of their spiritual deliu•rance.
therfore in thy life time labour to feele Gods mercie in Iesus Christ, and then no miserie shall euer hurt thee, till thou be gathered into his kingdome.
Therefore in thy life time labour to feel God's mercy in Iesus christ, and then no misery shall ever hurt thee, till thou be gathered into his Kingdom.
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& maketh them to murmure, more than the enioying of many benefits which they haue, can quiet their hearts, in the trust of Gods prouidence, or make them thankfull.
& makes them to murmur, more than the enjoying of many benefits which they have, can quiet their hearts, in the trust of God's providence, or make them thankful.
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for wee see diuers vpon their death-beds very senseles and secure, who can be conte•ted with open mouth to record the goodnesse of God towards him in things concerning this present life:
for we see diverse upon their deathbeds very senseless and secure, who can be conte•ted with open Mouth to record the Goodness of God towards him in things Concerning this present life:
Thus they were contented to doe, so that they might haue their bellies full, and rather than they would depart from their flesh-pots and other pleasures, which in Egypt they inioyed:
Thus they were contented to do, so that they might have their bellies full, and rather than they would depart from their fleshpots and other pleasures, which in Egypt they enjoyed:
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And this wish of theirs is as much as if they should haue said, would the Lord had at once cut vs off and destroyed vs, rather than left vs in this case.
And this wish of theirs is as much as if they should have said, would the Lord had At once Cut us off and destroyed us, rather than left us in this case.
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so miraculous was their preseruation at the red sea, and infinite mercies more aboue hope and expectation bestowed vpon them) yet now forgetting all his former benefits, would so gradge and murmur for the want of meate, that rather than they would continue still, they would wish againe to returne to bondage.
so miraculous was their preservation At the read sea, and infinite Mercies more above hope and expectation bestowed upon them) yet now forgetting all his former benefits, would so gradge and murmur for the want of meat, that rather than they would continue still, they would wish again to return to bondage.
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because that whereas they had often times manifold waies ▪ & after a wonderfull manner felt and tasted of the goodnesse of the Lord, in so much that the very vnthankfullest of them all, had been driuen to confesse it: (for wonderfull was their deliuerance out of Egypt,
Because that whereas they had often times manifold ways ▪ & After a wonderful manner felt and tasted of the Goodness of the Lord, in so much that the very vnthankfullest of them all, had been driven to confess it: (for wonderful was their deliverance out of Egypt,
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or the plentie of things which the Lord bestoweth vpon his Magistrates, or ministers, for the faithful discharge of their duties, doe they not, I say, murmur against Gods seruants set ouer them? And are they not more grieued for the wāt of such things,
or the plenty of things which the Lord bestoweth upon his Magistrates, or Ministers, for the faithful discharge of their duties, do they not, I say, murmur against God's Servants Set over them? And Are they not more grieved for the want of such things,
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yet here no doubt they were vehemently tempted, when they from the plentie of all things, which in Egypt they enioyed, were brought into a rough & desert wildernes, being sixe hundred thousand men, besides women and children,
yet Here no doubt they were vehemently tempted, when they from the plenty of all things, which in Egypt they enjoyed, were brought into a rough & desert Wilderness, being sixe hundred thousand men, beside women and children,
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But these men doe little consider either the temptations, wherewith the Israelites were prouoked to murmur, or the corruption of their owne hearts, which will as bitterly murmur vpon lesse occasion.
But these men do little Consider either the temptations, wherewith the Israelites were provoked to murmur, or the corruption of their own hearts, which will as bitterly murmur upon less occasion.
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By meditation therefore of these things we must learne patience, whereby we may ouercome our murmuring and grudging nature, whensoeuer our flesh by any occasion is prouoked thereunto. FINIS.
By meditation Therefore of these things we must Learn patience, whereby we may overcome our murmuring and grudging nature, whensoever our Flesh by any occasion is provoked thereunto. FINIS.
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What is the vse of the first foure Commaundements, but that wee should with zeale worship the Lord? The first precept chargeth all men charwith the matter of God his worship, shewing what it is.
What is the use of the First foure commandments, but that we should with zeal worship the Lord? The First precept charges all men charwith the matter of God his worship, showing what it is.
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Concerning the large promise offered to pure zeale, what is greater than that the Lord should binde himselfe to aduance them into the chaire of honour before all the world, who will honour him? Againe, that he will defame them most surely with some notable marke of infamie that dishonour him:
Concerning the large promise offered to pure zeal, what is greater than that the Lord should bind himself to advance them into the chair of honour before all the world, who will honour him? Again, that he will defame them most surely with Some notable mark of infamy that dishonour him:
If we consider the zeale of Abraham, Moses, Iosua, Samuel, Daniel, Iehosaphat, Ezekiah, we shall neuer see expressely in the word, that at any time they were more zealous to others than to themselues.
If we Consider the zeal of Abraham, Moses, Iosua, Samuel, daniel, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, we shall never see expressly in the word, that At any time they were more zealous to Others than to themselves.
We see on the contrarie, how it hath beene a fearefull note of hypocrites, and such as haue fallen from the liuing God, that they haue waded very deepely into other mens possessions,
We see on the contrary, how it hath been a fearful note of Hypocrites, and such as have fallen from the living God, that they have waded very deeply into other men's possessions,
& gored very bloodily into the consciences of others, who neuer once purged their owne vncleane sinkes at home, no• drew one drop of blood out of their owne hearts.
& gored very bloodily into the Consciences of Others, who never once purged their own unclean sinks At home, no• drew one drop of blood out of their own hearts.
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How zealous (as wosull and late experience still crieth in our eares) were some great reformers of the Church, who were readie to burst their bowels with crying ▪ against disorders abroad,
How zealous (as woeful and late experience still cries in our ears) were Some great reformers of the Church, who were ready to burst their bowels with crying ▪ against disorders abroad,
and yet neuer reformed their owne consciences at home, no• found themselues any whit grieued for their owne sinnes? These men being so zealous to others,
and yet never reformed their own Consciences At home, no• found themselves any whit grieved for their own Sins? These men being so zealous to Others,
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but onely through some secret loue of the world, when they had that they sought for, made knowne their hollow and rotten zeale, in that without any griefe of conscience, they could rush into a profound worldlinesse,
but only through Some secret love of the world, when they had that they sought for, made known their hollow and rotten zeal, in that without any grief of conscience, they could rush into a profound worldliness,
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True zeale casteth the first stone at our selues, and plucketh the beame out of our owne eyes, that we may the better draw the more out of anothers eye.
True zeal Cast the First stone At our selves, and plucketh the beam out of our own eyes, that we may the better draw the more out of another's eye.
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And this is the condemnation of the world, that euery man can pr•e, and make a priu•e search into the wants of others but they account the same wants no wants in themselues.
And this is the condemnation of the world, that every man can pr•e, and make a priu•e search into the Wants of Others but they account the same Wants no Wants in themselves.
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but yet the father repenteth not of the sinnes which he did being a child, the child repenteth not of his sinnes being a father, we call not in our consciences for those things which we dare challenge and one out for in others.
but yet the father Repenteth not of the Sins which he did being a child, the child Repenteth not of his Sins being a father, we call not in our Consciences for those things which we Dare challenge and one out for in Others.
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Here offereth it selfe the second propertie of zeale, that it is sincere, and in the truth, it vrgeth our selues more than others, it maketh vs the most seuere censurers of our owne soules it is strictest to our •elues, & offereth libertie to others:
Here Offereth it self the second property of zeal, that it is sincere, and in the truth, it urges our selves more than Others, it makes us the most severe censurers of our own Souls it is Strictest to our •elues, & Offereth liberty to Others:
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the first whereof doth so humble vs in the wants present, and in those cor•uptions, which hang behind vs, that we are zealous of those secret •uils which are not onely vnespied of others,
the First whereof does so humble us in the Wants present, and in those cor•uptions, which hang behind us, that we Are zealous of those secret •uils which Are not only unespied of Others,
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Yea such ought to be ou• familiaritie and acquaintance with secret infirmities in ourselues, so grieuous ought they to be in our eyes, in our eares, to our faces, that where we shall see, heare,
Yea such ought to be ou• familiarity and acquaintance with secret infirmities in ourselves, so grievous ought they to be in our eyes, in our ears, to our faces, that where we shall see, hear,
and behold the sinnes of others, they may be more tollerable, and so learne by the sense of our owne sores, to deale more mildly and m•ekely with the sores of others.
and behold the Sins of Others, they may be more tolerable, and so Learn by the sense of our own sores, to deal more mildly and m•ekely with the sores of Others.
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and for the other wee may moderate our rebukes with mildnes and meeknes Abraham was so strict to himselfe, that he would not take of the King of Sodom so much as a threed or a latchet,
and for the other we may moderate our rebukes with mildness and meekness Abraham was so strict to himself, that he would not take of the King of Sodom so much as a thread or a latchet,
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and yet he would not deny Aner, Echol and Mamre their libertie. Iob would not permit to himselfe, nor denie to his children their libertie of feasting:
and yet he would not deny Aner, Echol and Mamre their liberty. Job would not permit to himself, nor deny to his children their liberty of feasting:
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so that it is rather a Pharisaicall pride than a Christian zeale, to be too tetricall in vrging of others so farre, that whosoeuer in euery point is not pure and precise as we, we cast them off as dogs and prophane persons,
so that it is rather a Pharisaical pride than a Christian zeal, to be too tetrical in urging of Others so Far, that whosoever in every point is not pure and precise as we, we cast them off as Dogs and profane Persons,
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for loue, to see our brother either so vilely infected, & so perillously endangered, to goe without our louing admonition, both to draw him out of his sinne,
for love, to see our brother either so vilely infected, & so perilously endangered, to go without our loving admonition, both to draw him out of his sin,
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so subiects, inferiours and seruants, by the same rule are to aduise, obey and aduertise Thus zeale goeth from respect of the person to the truth of the cause.
so Subjects, inferiors and Servants, by the same Rule Are to advise, obey and advertise Thus zeal Goes from respect of the person to the truth of the cause.
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Another propertie of zeale is to be constant, not to be hot by fits, cold in the end, and onely so long as the world fauoureth, it must not be earnest in the beginning and secure in the ending,
another property of zeal is to be constant, not to be hight by fits, cold in the end, and only so long as the world favours, it must not be earnest in the beginning and secure in the ending,
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Saul and Pharaoh had some good motions by fits, & vpon some occasion could play fast and loose, being of a strange complexion, that they could be hot & cold in a moment.
Saul and Pharaoh had Some good motions by fits, & upon Some occasion could play fast and lose, being of a strange complexion, that they could be hight & cold in a moment.
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Many offend against this rule, who neuer will rebuke sin in their friends, euen vntill God reuenge it from heauen, where they are farre from true friendship:
Many offend against this Rule, who never will rebuke since in their Friends, even until God revenge it from heaven, where they Are Far from true friendship:
for whereas they might by admonishing them of their faults in time, preuent the iudgements of God, they do through a false loue and manifest hatred pull the iudgements of God vpon them, whom they loue most deerely.
for whereas they might by admonishing them of their Faults in time, prevent the Judgments of God, they do through a false love and manifest hatred pull the Judgments of God upon them, whom they love most dearly.
if it be in our wife, in our children, o• in our parents, as though the diuersitie of subiects could make the selfe-same thing sinne in some, and not in other some.
if it be in our wife, in our children, o• in our Parents, as though the diversity of Subjects could make the selfsame thing sin in Some, and not in other Some.
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Absolom and Adoniah brought vp like cooknies, became corosiues to Dauids heart, Salomon more restrained of God, le•le set by of Dauid, was his ioy, his crowne, his successour in his kingdome.
Absalom and Adoniah brought up like cooknies, became corrosives to David heart, Solomon more restrained of God, le•le Set by of David, was his joy, his crown, his successor in his Kingdom.
This ••sease is so hereditarie to many parēts, louing their children in the flesh rather than the spirit, that the holy Ghost is fame to call vpon them more vehem••tly, to teach, to instruct,
This ••sease is so hereditary to many Parents, loving their children in the Flesh rather than the Spirit, that the holy Ghost is fame to call upon them more vehem••tly, to teach, to instruct,
Well, let these fleshly zealous men lay to their heart the blind affection of Hel•, who being the deare child of God, was seuerely punished of the Lord,
Well, let these fleshly zealous men lay to their heart the blind affection of Hel•, who being the deer child of God, was severely punished of the Lord,
but blessed are they that can forget their owne cause, and euen with ieopardie of nature can defend the quarrell of God, henceforth labouring to know no man after the flesh,
but blessed Are they that can forget their own cause, and even with jeopardy of nature can defend the quarrel of God, henceforth labouring to know no man After the Flesh,
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Now whereas many haue great courage to rebuke such as either cannot gainsay them, or gainsaying them, cannot preuaile against them, here commeth another propertie of zeale to be spoken of,
Now whereas many have great courage to rebuke such as either cannot gainsay them, or gainsaying them, cannot prevail against them, Here comes Another property of zeal to be spoken of,
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Such a courage was in Iob, who besides that he made the yong men ashamed of their libertie and afraid of his grauitie, made euen the Princes also to stay their talke,
Such a courage was in Job, who beside that he made the young men ashamed of their liberty and afraid of his gravity, made even the Princes also to stay their talk,
for that hunting after feruentnes without the spirit of meeknes, and casting off all consideration of a godly oportunitie, they rather exasperate than humble the parties admonished,
for that hunting After feruentnes without the Spirit of meekness, and casting off all consideration of a godly opportunity, they rather exasperate than humble the parties admonished,
Neither am I here ignorant how great daunger of trouble of minde commeth to many, in that they being so curious obseruers and waiters of oportunitie, doe for some ease of the flesh, vnder the cloake of this wisedome, altogether leaue off that godly dutie.
Neither am I Here ignorant how great danger of trouble of mind comes to many, in that they being so curious observers and waiters of opportunity, do for Some ease of the Flesh, under the cloak of this Wisdom, altogether leave off that godly duty.
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so we mislike their fearefull delay of dutie, who hauing a meane occasion offered them from the Lord, doe not earnestly pu••ue the quarrell of the Lord,
so we mislike their fearful Delay of duty, who having a mean occasion offered them from the Lord, do not earnestly pu••ue the quarrel of the Lord,
because it is a warie wisedome to patronage them in lesser things, who can be our patrons againe in greater things ▪ Thus Iob deliuered the poore that cried, the fatherlesse & him that had none to helpe him, he was the eyes to the blinde, the foote to the lame, at whose hands no hope of reward was to be looked for.
Because it is a wary Wisdom to patronage them in lesser things, who can be our Patrons again in greater things ▪ Thus Job Delivered the poor that cried, the fatherless & him that had none to help him, he was the eyes to the blind, the foot to the lame, At whose hands no hope of reward was to be looked for.
But to draw to the last and most glorious propertie, this thing in zeale is most commendable, when we are humbled in our owne soules for those sinnes which we espie and censure in others,
But to draw to the last and most glorious property, this thing in zeal is most commendable, when we Are humbled in our own Souls for those Sins which we espy and censure in Others,
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Alas wee see many who can mangle and martyr a man for some offence, who neuer learned for cons•nce sake to mourne for those infirmities which so bitterly he would i•ueigh against in others ▪ Let vs consider this in ministers,
Alas we see many who can mangle and martyr a man for Some offence, who never learned for cons•nce sake to mourn for those infirmities which so bitterly he would i•ueigh against in Others ▪ Let us Consider this in Ministers,
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I feare le••t when I come, m• God a••ase me among you, and I shall be•aile many of them which haue •••ned alreadie, &c. Which no doubt he did as thinking that he did not duty enough,
I Fear le••t when I come, m• God a••ase me among you, and I shall be•aile many of them which have •••ned already, etc. Which no doubt he did as thinking that he did not duty enough,
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and should the ministers of our time, whose gifts and paines are f•rre inferiour, nothing bee moued for the sinnes of them for whom they ought to care and mourne? Well, I hope that euen at this day there are some that feare they haue not in preaching publikely, opened al the mysteries of God to them, they thinke they haue failed in priuate admonition, they suspect themselues of want of praying for them, they are readie to accuse themselues, that they haue not walked so wisely and warily in vsing their libertie before them,
and should the Ministers of our time, whose Gifts and pains Are f•rre inferior, nothing be moved for the Sins of them for whom they ought to care and mourn? Well, I hope that even At this day there Are Some that Fear they have not in preaching publicly, opened all the Mysteres of God to them, they think they have failed in private admonition, they suspect themselves of want of praying for them, they Are ready to accuse themselves, that they have not walked so wisely and warily in using their liberty before them,
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And so in the whole discourse almost of the sinnes of the seuerall Churches, the holy Ghost runneth on in this tenour, that whatsoeuer is spoken of the Church, is spoken to the Angels, that is, to the ministers of the Church, who are said to haue this or that sinne, which indeede was in the people.
And so in the Whole discourse almost of the Sins of the several Churches, the holy Ghost Runneth on in this tenor, that whatsoever is spoken of the Church, is spoken to the Angels, that is, to the Ministers of the Church, who Are said to have this or that sin, which indeed was in the people.
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For if they will confesse that they must reioyce in the good things that befall their children and families, they must also lament the euils which betide them,
For if they will confess that they must rejoice in the good things that befall their children and families, they must also lament the evils which betide them,
This, because it is in it selfe most excellent and most contrarie to our nature, therefore the Scripture vseth many arguments and reasons to perswade vs thereunto:
This, Because it is in it self most excellent and most contrary to our nature, Therefore the Scripture uses many Arguments and Reasons to persuade us thereunto:
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as in this place, where the Wise man would stirre vs vp to the loue of vertue, by setting before our eyes two principall effects and fruits which we may receiue by it.
as in this place, where the Wise man would stir us up to the love of virtue, by setting before our eyes two principal effects and fruits which we may receive by it.
and surely whosoeuer is truly wise will make this account of them, whosoeuer doth rightly knowe to discerne what is good, he will first and especially labour for them:
and surely whosoever is truly wise will make this account of them, whosoever does rightly know to discern what is good, he will First and especially labour for them:
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But riches are not able to doe this, no, the abundance of siluer and golde is often an occasion of sinne, whereby we are most out of the fauour of God.
But riches Are not able to do this, no, the abundance of silver and gold is often an occasion of sin, whereby we Are most out of the favour of God.
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Againe, whereas riches, especially if they be euill gotten, do cause men many times to hate vs, this good name and louing fauour doth win the hearts of many,
Again, whereas riches, especially if they be evil got, do cause men many times to hate us, this good name and loving favour does win the hearts of many,
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For such is the corruption of mans nature, that naturally they doe not loue the Magistrates, that God hath placed ouer them ▪ but when the Magistrate hath gotten a good report by the due execution of iustice, by his pitifull dealing with the poore,
For such is the corruption of men nature, that naturally they do not love the Magistrates, that God hath placed over them ▪ but when the Magistrate hath got a good report by the due execution of Justice, by his pitiful dealing with the poor,
then will they embrace him, then wil they willingly commit their matters into his hands, and then will they with faithfull and friendly hearts cleane and sticke fast vnto him.
then will they embrace him, then will they willingly commit their matters into his hands, and then will they with faithful and friendly hearts clean and stick fast unto him.
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To be short, that Lawyer hath most clients, that Physition hath most patients, and that Merchant most customers, whose vertuous and godly dealings haue gotten them a good report.
To be short, that Lawyer hath most Clients, that physician hath most patients, and that Merchant most customers, whose virtuous and godly dealings have got them a good report.
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The Schoolemaster also that hath the name of learning to teach, of discretion to rule, of godlines to traine vp his schollers in the feare of God, he neuer wanteth schollers,
The Schoolmaster also that hath the name of learning to teach, of discretion to Rule, of godliness to train up his Scholars in the Fear of God, he never Wants Scholars,
Contrariwise, if any of those be discredited through any euill name, if the Magistrate be accompted an oppressor or a tyrant, the Lawyer be reported to deale deceitfully,
Contrariwise, if any of those be discredited through any evil name, if the Magistrate be accounted an oppressor or a tyrant, the Lawyer be reported to deal deceitfully,
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if the Minister bee corrupted either in doctrine or life, if the Schoolemaster be once knowne to be insufficient in learning, vnwise in gouernment, prophane and of no religion;
if the Minister be corrupted either in Doctrine or life, if the Schoolmaster be once known to be insufficient in learning, unwise in government, profane and of no Religion;
Will not all the poore comminaltie in the time of warre, seeke some aide at that Magistrate, who in the time of peace did good vnto them? Nay rather will they not all with one consent come together, to helpe and defend them euen with all their might,
Will not all the poor commonalty in the time of war, seek Some aid At that Magistrate, who in the time of peace did good unto them? Nay rather will they not all with one consent come together, to help and defend them even with all their might,
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because they haue too sharply and vnmercifully ruled them? And which is more than this, the subiects haue euen procured the death of their princes, the souldiers haue laide violent hands vpon their captaines,
Because they have too sharply and unmercifully ruled them? And which is more than this, the Subjects have even procured the death of their Princes, the Soldiers have laid violent hands upon their Captains,
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and the tenants haue been the first that haue sought the death of their Landlords, because no pity, no compassion, no friendship and louing fauour hath been shewed vnto them.
and the tenants have been the First that have sought the death of their Landlords, Because no pity, no compassion, no friendship and loving favour hath been showed unto them.
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and therefore the Lord in his law hath ordained, that he which doth such a thing, should haue the same punishment which he purposed to bring vpon another.
and Therefore the Lord in his law hath ordained, that he which does such a thing, should have the same punishment which he purposed to bring upon Another.
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And therefore we may well say, that he is without all hope of amendment, which is not brought to some remorse and sorrow, which with a shamelesse face can face out sinne, hauing adders cares and will not heare, charme the charmer neuer so wisely.
And Therefore we may well say, that he is without all hope of amendment, which is not brought to Some remorse and sorrow, which with a shameless face can face out sin, having Adders Cares and will not hear, charm the charmer never so wisely.
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and againe, if we be discredited, what vse and profit we must make of it. For the first, it is certaine that seeing fame & honest report are good things,
and again, if we be discredited, what use and profit we must make of it. For the First, it is certain that seeing fame & honest report Are good things,
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For by this meanes they be hardned in their sinne, by this meanes they be hindred and holden from repentance ▪ then the which there is not a greater punishment vnder the Sunne.
For by this means they be hardened in their sin, by this means they be hindered and held from Repentance ▪ then the which there is not a greater punishment under the Sun.
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But let vs weigh these things more particularly, and let vs know that the first step to a good name, is the carefull and continuall auoidance of euill, both outward and inward.
But let us weigh these things more particularly, and let us know that the First step to a good name, is the careful and continual avoidance of evil, both outward and inward.
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or a prophane person, and though he swimme and flow ouer in al manner of vices But let the childe of God be truly zealous in true religion, let him be honest and holy in conuersation,
or a profane person, and though he swim and flow over in all manner of vices But let the child of God be truly zealous in true Religion, let him be honest and holy in Conversation,
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yet if there be but one infirmitie in him, or if he haue through weakenes fallen once into some one sinne, that one infirmitie against which he striueth,
yet if there be but one infirmity in him, or if he have through weakness fallen once into Some one sin, that one infirmity against which he strives,
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Seeing then this is the enmitie of the world against Gods people, how warily ought they to walke in so crooked and froward a generation? And hereof they must bee so much the more carefull,
Seeing then this is the enmity of the world against God's people, how warily ought they to walk in so crooked and froward a generation? And hereof they must be so much the more careful,
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And that we may the better be perswaded of this, let vs all know of a suretie, that the Lord hath many meanes to bring such things to light ▪ for he can make the fields to haue eyes to see our wickednesse, he can make the woods to haue eares to heare our vngodly counsailes:
And that we may the better be persuaded of this, let us all know of a surety, that the Lord hath many means to bring such things to Light ▪ for he can make the fields to have eyes to see our wickedness, he can make the woods to have ears to hear our ungodly Counsels:
for as it oftentimes comes to passe, that good motions which arise secretly in thy minde for the good of another, doe cause the other man to thinke well of thee,
for as it oftentimes comes to pass, that good motions which arise secretly in thy mind for the good of Another, do cause the other man to think well of thee,
True it is, that the partie may sinne and doe very ill if he suspect without iust cause, in as much as he doth thus suspect through an immoderate loue of himselfe:
True it is, that the party may sin and do very ill if he suspect without just cause, in as much as he does thus suspect through an immoderate love of himself:
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for the Wiseman from the mouth of God doth forbid vs to thinke euill of the King in our bedchambers, because birds and other dumbe creatures shall disclose the thing, rather than it shall be kept close.
for the Wiseman from the Mouth of God does forbid us to think evil of the King in our bedchambers, Because Birds and other dumb creatures shall disclose the thing, rather than it shall be kept close.
And this, as it is a good meanes to prouide for a good name, so it is a speciall rule of all godlines, not when we be afraide of open sinnes alone, but of secret euils:
And this, as it is a good means to provide for a good name, so it is a special Rule of all godliness, not when we be afraid of open Sins alone, but of secret evils:
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For when men will care little to giue occasion, then the Lord causeth an euill name to be raised vpon them, that those which indeede are desperate may suffer iust discredit,
For when men will care little to give occasion, then the Lord Causes an evil name to be raised upon them, that those which indeed Are desperate may suffer just discredit,
Againe, if after examination thou finde thy selfe cleere in that sinne, yet knowe that the Lord by that report doth correct some sinne quite contrarie vnto it:
Again, if After examination thou find thy self clear in that sin, yet know that the Lord by that report does correct Some sin quite contrary unto it:
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What? doth the churle accuse me without a cause? doth he father such a villanous act vpon mee, who neuer deserued it at his hands? surely he shall not say so for nought, I will make his sayings true,
What? does the churl accuse me without a cause? does he father such a villainous act upon me, who never deserved it At his hands? surely he shall not say so for nought, I will make his sayings true,
or to some such other end, when (I say) men do things to this end, the Lord punisheth them with the cōtrarie, & in stead of deseruing glory, he powreth confusion vpon them;
or to Some such other end, when (I say) men do things to this end, the Lord Punisheth them with the contrary, & in stead of deserving glory, he poureth confusion upon them;
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then he doth punish vs with the losse of our labour, and with shame amongst men, to see if thereby hee can bring vs to the sight of our sinnes, which before we neither would nor could see.
then he does Punish us with the loss of our labour, and with shame among men, to see if thereby he can bring us to the sighed of our Sins, which before we neither would nor could see.
And againe when we haue thus done, he doth trie vs whether there be any goodnes in our hearts, which may moue vs to continue in well doing, notwithstanding wee bee euill spoken of ▪ Here then wee may see what fruite we must make of such reports:
And again when we have thus done, he does try us whither there be any Goodness in our hearts, which may move us to continue in well doing, notwithstanding we be evil spoken of ▪ Here then we may see what fruit we must make of such reports:
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namely, they must first bring vs to a sight and feeling of our sinnes: and secondly, they must cause vs with greater vprightnes to continue in well doing.
namely, they must First bring us to a sighed and feeling of our Sins: and secondly, they must cause us with greater uprightness to continue in well doing.
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and therefore surely the more to be obserued and regarded of vs. For first of all, wee see what force the good continuance of the Churches beyond the Seas hath to perswade men to embrace the truth,
and Therefore surely the more to be observed and regarded of us For First of all, we see what force the good Continuance of the Churches beyond the Seas hath to persuade men to embrace the truth,
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and how soone some men will be moued to continue stedfast, when they see the stedfast constancie of good men in all kinde of godlinesse Againe, we knowe what great offences are giuen to the weake,
and how soon Some men will be moved to continue steadfast, when they see the steadfast constancy of good men in all kind of godliness Again, we know what great offences Are given to the weak,
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yea, and when they saw what great inconueniences would arise when men did not satisfie the expectation of the people, they thought it much better neuer to haue any good report amongst men,
yea, and when they saw what great inconveniences would arise when men did not satisfy the expectation of the people, they Thought it much better never to have any good report among men,
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Now because men doe suffer very much discredit, and are very ill reported of amongst men, it shall be good to consider what profit and vse we may make of such reproches and euill reportes.
Now Because men do suffer very much discredit, and Are very ill reported of among men, it shall be good to Consider what profit and use we may make of such Reproaches and evil reports.
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Therefore after the most sharpe & seuere censure of the Church, they must becon mitted to the hand of the Magistrate, to be punished in the purse and in the body.
Therefore After the most sharp & severe censure of the Church, they must becon mitted to the hand of the Magistrate, to be punished in the purse and in the body.
Therefore after all this they must be left vnto the Lord, to worke, if it be his will, by some extraordinarie meanes vpon their hearts which are exceedingly hardened. Othersome there be:
Therefore After all this they must be left unto the Lord, to work, if it be his will, by Some extraordinary means upon their hearts which Are exceedingly hardened. Othersome there be:
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so our soules may be confounded before the Lord, that being throughly humbled vnder his hand by godly sorrow, it may please him in mercie to raise vs vp.
so our Souls may be confounded before the Lord, that being thoroughly humbled under his hand by godly sorrow, it may please him in mercy to raise us up.
Secondly, whether when we could keepe the sinne close, we can yet with Dauid freely confesse and say, Against thee O Lord haue I sinned? This if wee can doe, it is a sure argument that our sorrow is godly,
Secondly, whither when we could keep the sin close, we can yet with David freely confess and say, Against thee Oh Lord have I sinned? This if we can do, it is a sure argument that our sorrow is godly,
Secondly, for the profits which may be made by such reports, wee must learne with thankefull hearts to receiue this mercifull chastisement of the Lord,
Secondly, for the profits which may be made by such reports, we must Learn with thankful hearts to receive this merciful chastisement of the Lord,
he might haue made these knowne, but he spared our name and our credit. Therefore for a second fruite this mercie of the Lord must leade vs to repentance,
he might have made these known, but he spared our name and our credit. Therefore for a second fruit this mercy of the Lord must lead us to Repentance,
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why doth hee whip thy naked conscience for sinne? Therefore if by this louing kindnesse wee bee not led vnto repentance, verily it will be a sinne that shall not escape vnpunished.
why does he whip thy naked conscience for sin? Therefore if by this loving kindness we be not led unto Repentance, verily it will be a sin that shall not escape unpunished.
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in death they feare not hell, they desire not heauen, they are not grieued if they be damned, they are not comforted to heare they shal be saued, they confesse not their sinnes, they professe not their faith, they shew not their hope, they liue like stockes, and die like blockes.
in death they Fear not hell, they desire not heaven, they Are not grieved if they be damned, they Are not comforted to hear they shall be saved, they confess not their Sins, they profess not their faith, they show not their hope, they live like stocks, and die like blocks.
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The other extremitie which agreeth not with true humilitie, is blockish senselesnesse, and that dead and diuelish apoplexie of the minde, which runneth without all foresight,
The other extremity which agreeth not with true humility, is blockish senselessness, and that dead and devilish apoplexy of the mind, which Runneth without all foresight,
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but I meane that willing humbling of our selues before the face of God, which commeth from an hart bleeding at the conscience of his owne vnworthinesse,
but I mean that willing humbling of our selves before the face of God, which comes from an heart bleeding At the conscience of his own unworthiness,
and offer our bodie to the striker, if the Lord in wisedome should make triall of vs. This will teach vs to possesse our soules in meekenesse and patience;
and offer our body to the striker, if the Lord in Wisdom should make trial of us This will teach us to possess our Souls in meekness and patience;
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and nothing in the world will sooner bring the danger vpon vs. We therefore commend and affirme that to be true humilitie, which as it repineth not grudgingly against the Lord,
and nothing in the world will sooner bring the danger upon us We Therefore commend and affirm that to be true humility, which as it repineth not grudgingly against the Lord,
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so we affirme, that that is not a minde rightly humbled vnder the hand of God, which is still perplexed and affrighted with immoderate feare of the daunger of some euill to come.
so we affirm, that that is not a mind rightly humbled under the hand of God, which is still perplexed and affrighted with immoderate Fear of the danger of Some evil to come.
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least wee deceiue our owne soules in a false and phantasticall humilitie ▪ Wherefore as all men will grant humilitie to be voide of murmuring and grudging:
lest we deceive our own Souls in a false and fantastical humility ▪ Wherefore as all men will grant humility to be void of murmuring and grudging:
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and therefore if we shall see that God doth not blesse our labours, let vs suspect our selues to lie in some sinne, let vs feare our owne hearts that they be not humbled before the Lord.
and Therefore if we shall see that God does not bless our labours, let us suspect our selves to lie in Some sin, let us Fear our own hearts that they be not humbled before the Lord.
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as they were comforted in their owne consciences, with a rich testimonie of the sanctifying spirit, who wrought in them some carefull vsage of the gifts receiued, to his glorie that gaue them.
as they were comforted in their own Consciences, with a rich testimony of the sanctifying Spirit, who wrought in them Some careful usage of the Gifts received, to his glory that gave them.
Many vsing few words, with a pitifull and sellow feeling affection, haue comforted afflicted consciences, instructed ignorant soules, throwne downe proud spirits, confounded hautie hearts,
Many using few words, with a pitiful and sellow feeling affection, have comforted afflicted Consciences, instructed ignorant Souls, thrown down proud spirits, confounded haughty hearts,
Contrariwise, we shall obserue how many speaking in the singlenes of their heart and humilitie of their spirit, haue wonne many soules to the rich inlarging of Gods honour and kingdome.
Contrariwise, we shall observe how many speaking in the singleness of their heart and humility of their Spirit, have won many Souls to the rich enlarging of God's honour and Kingdom.
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Hereof it commeth, that many haue laboured much, spoken abundantly, and trauailed in great eloquence, and yet haue neither gained glorie to God, nor affoorded fruit to the hearers.
Hereof it comes, that many have laboured much, spoken abundantly, and travailed in great eloquence, and yet have neither gained glory to God, nor afforded fruit to the hearers.
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we must know that therfore the Lord refuseth the seruice of the proud, because then we are vnfit to glorifie his name, we are vnprofitable to do good vnto our brethren, we are vnprepared by pride to receiue any mercie at the hands of God.
we must know that Therefore the Lord Refuseth the service of the proud, Because then we Are unfit to Glorify his name, we Are unprofitable to do good unto our brothers, we Are unprepared by pride to receive any mercy At the hands of God.
And throughout the whole volume of the booke of God it is manifest, that when the Lord would appeare by visions or Angels to his holy people, he humbled flesh and blood before,
And throughout the Whole volume of the book of God it is manifest, that when the Lord would appear by visions or Angels to his holy people, he humbled Flesh and blood before,
Yea, before the Apostles receiued th•t great gift, the sending downe of the holy Ghost vpon them, they were humbled with the Iewes, they were shaken with a great winde,
Yea, before the Apostles received th•t great gift, the sending down of the holy Ghost upon them, they were humbled with the Iewes, they were shaken with a great wind,
If we consider of all the Kings of Iuda and Ierusalem, as of Ezekiah, Iosiah, Asa, and others, we shall see how Ezekiah wept sore, confessed his sinnes,
If we Consider of all the Kings of Iuda and Ierusalem, as of Hezekiah, Josiah, Asa, and Others, we shall see how Hezekiah wept soar, confessed his Sins,
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Moses albeit he had some instinct of the Lord that he should be the gouernour of the Lords people, besides his fortie yeeres in the court, had fortie yeeres trauaile in the desert, and afterward was aduanced.
Moses albeit he had Some instinct of the Lord that he should be the governor of the lords people, beside his fortie Years in the court, had fortie Years travail in the desert, and afterwards was advanced.
Ioseph though he had good graces of God, yet least the violence of vnbridled youth should carrie him away, he was humbled, the iron pearced his soule, his feete were in the stockes, his place was among the imprisoned:
Ioseph though he had good graces of God, yet lest the violence of unbridled youth should carry him away, he was humbled, the iron pierced his soul, his feet were in the stocks, his place was among the imprisoned:
But this we may behold more liuely in the godly, whether we respect those reuelations and apparitiōs of Angels, which in former times happened to the fathers being humbled:
But this we may behold more lively in the godly, whither we respect those revelations and apparitions of Angels, which in former times happened to the Father's being humbled:
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Saul before he was exalted and aduaunced to the scepter, hid himselfe in great humilitie, as one that thought himselfe vnworthie so great a dignitie, and so afterward was exalted.
Saul before he was exalted and advanced to the sceptre, hid himself in great humility, as one that Thought himself unworthy so great a dignity, and so afterwards was exalted.
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as it did the Apostle Paul. Now as we haue by these examples of others, and experience in our selues proued, that an hautie minde goeth before destruction:
as it did the Apostle Paul. Now as we have by these Examples of Others, and experience in our selves proved, that an haughty mind Goes before destruction:
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It is good therfore for vs to k•epe a carefull wa•ch ouer our selues, and to see whether after we haue been refreshed with some speciall graces of God, in preaching, praying and admonishing, we haue not beene lesse carefull,
It is good Therefore for us to k•epe a careful wa•ch over our selves, and to see whither After we have been refreshed with Some special graces of God, in preaching, praying and admonishing, we have not been less careful,
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But to leaue ancient and former examples, and to turne the edge to our selues, wofull experience, by diligent obseruation of their owne hearts, hath taught many, that after some sweet & plentifull measure of Gods mercy receiued, they haue waxed lesse careful & iealous ouer their owne •ffections,
But to leave ancient and former Examples, and to turn the edge to our selves, woeful experience, by diligent observation of their own hearts, hath taught many, that After Some sweet & plentiful measure of God's mercy received, they have waxed less careful & jealous over their own •ffections,
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The Apostle Peter after he was exalted to the dignitie of a faithfull pastor, and for the notable profession of his faith, was pronounced blessed by the Lord Iesus Christ;
The Apostle Peter After he was exalted to the dignity of a faithful pastor, and for the notable profession of his faith, was pronounced blessed by the Lord Iesus christ;
Dauid thinking in his prosperitie to be builded vpon an vnremouable rocke, and to be as a walled citie, suspecting nothing and being out of the watch, he fell into a grieuous sin, whereby the latter part of his life was more reprochful than glorious.
David thinking in his Prosperity to be built upon an unremovable rock, and to be as a walled City, suspecting nothing and being out of the watch, he fell into a grievous since, whereby the latter part of his life was more reproachful than glorious.
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Iosiah that holy paterne of godly princes, not asking coūsell at the mouth of the Lord when he should enter battell, was mercifully punished in this life, that he might escape the fearfull punishment of the wi•ked in the life to come.
Josiah that holy pattern of godly Princes, not asking counsel At the Mouth of the Lord when he should enter battle, was mercifully punished in this life, that he might escape the fearful punishment of the wi•ked in the life to come.
Hezekiah obtaining his health, and hauing receiued a glorious deliuerance from the host of Z•nacharib, in that he rendered not the glory due to the Lord, receiued not long after heauie tidings,
Hezekiah obtaining his health, and having received a glorious deliverance from the host of Z•nacharib, in that he rendered not the glory due to the Lord, received not long After heavy tidings,
& declining from his former humilitie, fell into sicknes, & in his sicknes trusting to the help of man more than to the Lord, receiued the sentence of death:
& declining from his former humility, fell into sickness, & in his sickness trusting to the help of man more than to the Lord, received the sentence of death:
& for a time had his portion among the beasts of the field ▪ If we peruse the histories both of the Kings of Israel & the Princes of Iuda, we shall see how Am•ziah refusing to heare the Prophets, prospered not:
& for a time had his portion among the beasts of the field ▪ If we peruse the histories both of the Kings of Israel & the Princes of Iuda, we shall see how Am•ziah refusing to hear the prophets, prospered not:
That hauty minded H•man accounting of nothing surer than the executing of Mordec•i and the death of the Iews, through the iust iudgemēt of God was hanged shamefully vpon the same gallowes which he had prouided for another.
That haughty minded H•man accounting of nothing Surer than the executing of Mordec•i and the death of the Iews, through the just judgement of God was hanged shamefully upon the same gallows which he had provided for Another.
At what time proud Pharaoh thirsted most for the destruction of the Israelites, (promising vnto himselfe the triumph of so great an ouerthrow) behold contrarie to his hope, the triumph most gloriously was returned to Gods people:
At what time proud Pharaoh thirsted most for the destruction of the Israelites, (promising unto himself the triumph of so great an overthrow) behold contrary to his hope, the triumph most gloriously was returned to God's people:
When the mighty men of the earth willing to haue gotten the glory of all ages to come, by some noble enterprise, had in the pride of their hearts purposed to erect a tower to heauen,
When the mighty men of the earth willing to have got the glory of all ages to come, by Some noble enterprise, had in the pride of their hearts purposed to erect a tower to heaven,
And first we shall see how a hauty minde goeth before destruction, by Adam & Eue our first parents, who for that they could not content themselues of all creatures of the earth to be most excellent:
And First we shall see how a haughty mind Goes before destruction, by Adam & Eve our First Parents, who for that they could not content themselves of all creatures of the earth to be most excellent:
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This acquainting our selues with the iudgements of God, will both rubbe off securitie, and stirre vs vp to greater thankfulnes for our selues, and pitie towardes others.
This acquainting our selves with the Judgments of God, will both rub off security, and stir us up to greater thankfulness for our selves, and pity towards Others.
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And therefore it is necessarie against the policie of Sathan, who would discourage the Saints of God in their profession, by dressing them with afflictions, to stay our selues in this testimonie of the holy Ghost, that before glorie goeth affliction,
And Therefore it is necessary against the policy of Sathan, who would discourage the Saints of God in their profession, by dressing them with afflictions, to stay our selves in this testimony of the holy Ghost, that before glory Goes affliction,
And thus fitlie, though suddenly, we are slipt into the second point and obseruation of this doctrine, which is, that wee should not be too hie to enter into the gates of aduersitie,
And thus fitly, though suddenly, we Are slipped into the second point and observation of this Doctrine, which is, that we should not be too high to enter into the gates of adversity,
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least otherwise the Lord seeing vs make no conscience in these cases, bee auenged of vs, who surely will dishonour them that sticke not to dishonour him.
lest otherwise the Lord seeing us make no conscience in these cases, be avenged of us, who surely will dishonour them that stick not to dishonour him.
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And therefore if it be so the good will of God, let vs earnestly desire him that our trials and temptations may bee inward, that they may bee stayed and stenched when they beginne, that they breake not out abroade to the greater dishonour of the Lord, and our further discomfort:
And Therefore if it be so the good will of God, let us earnestly desire him that our trials and temptations may be inward, that they may be stayed and stenched when they begin, that they break not out abroad to the greater dishonour of the Lord, and our further discomfort:
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before they be ioyned with the offences of the world, with the griefe of the godly, with the reproch of our aduersaries, with the trouble of our owne consciences, with the hazard of Gods glorie.
before they be joined with the offences of the world, with the grief of the godly, with the reproach of our Adversaries, with the trouble of our own Consciences, with the hazard of God's glory.
If wee cannot recouer our selues out of these euils by prayer or mourning, let vs suspect our owne hearts, that some securitie in the meanes hath ouertaken vs, the Lord for a time hath left vs, the diuell hath foyled vs. It is a blessed thing to get the victory of our faults,
If we cannot recover our selves out of these evils by prayer or mourning, let us suspect our own hearts, that Some security in the means hath overtaken us, the Lord for a time hath left us, the Devil hath foiled us It is a blessed thing to get the victory of our Faults,
Againe, if wee shall finde our selues subiect to peeuishnes, concupiscence, or couetousnesse, with lesse power to preuaile against them that wee haue had;
Again, if we shall find our selves Subject to peevishness, concupiscence, or covetousness, with less power to prevail against them that we have had;
This numbnes of the soule, striueth and striketh deeply euen against the ordinance of God for our saluation: (I meane the word, the Sacraments and praier) so that oftentimes our case standeth thus, we thus say i•• our selues;
This numbness of the soul, strives and striketh deeply even against the Ordinance of God for our salvation: (I mean the word, the Sacraments and prayer) so that oftentimes our case Stands thus, we thus say i•• our selves;
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or to correct some sinne present not espied, or to forewarne vs of sinne to come not suspected of vs •ome haue been tempted to heresie, some to pride, some to worldlines, who disdainfully looking at such thoughts,
or to correct Some sin present not espied, or to forewarn us of sin to come not suspected of us •ome have been tempted to heresy, Some to pride, Some to worldliness, who disdainfully looking At such thoughts,
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yet afterward haue fallen most grieuously, because they would not profit by those temptations which the Lord sent, either to punish some sinne past, not throughly repented of,
yet afterwards have fallen most grievously, Because they would not profit by those temptations which the Lord sent, either to Punish Some sin past, not thoroughly repented of,
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For we shall see many, who desiring rather to •e freed from the crosse, than to reape the fruite of it ▪ although for the time, wherein they endured their temptations at the first they were cleere and innocent:
For we shall see many, who desiring rather to •e freed from the cross, than to reap the fruit of it ▪ although for the time, wherein they endured their temptations At the First they were clear and innocent:
And howsoeuer flesh and blood counteth this but a paradoxe, yet sure it is, that our case is worse when the Lord ceaseth by such meanes to ••ft & fanne vs,
And howsoever Flesh and blood counteth this but a paradox, yet sure it is, that our case is Worse when the Lord ceases by such means to ••ft & fan us,
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when wee shall obtaine the fauour of God, who often assisteth his children being humbled, euen in most dangerous assaults, and leaueth them being puft vp in the least temptations,
when we shall obtain the favour of God, who often assisteth his children being humbled, even in most dangerous assaults, and Leaveth them being puffed up in the least temptations,
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nor suspect their falling into the action of sinne by the affection of sin, often fall for their pride suddenly into adulteries, murthers, thefts, heresies, poperie, and such like.
nor suspect their falling into the actium of sin by the affection of since, often fallen for their pride suddenly into adulteries, murders, thefts, heresies, popery, and such like.
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and prouidence, &c. and yet in such manner and measure as knowing it to be Gods mercie, that by these meanes the Lord would keepe vs from more vile and enormous crimes.
and providence, etc. and yet in such manner and measure as knowing it to be God's mercy, that by these means the Lord would keep us from more vile and enormous crimes.
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seeing by all these former waies hee could not subdue this corruption in the flesh, we must not dreame and delude our selues, that wee vsing nothing so many helpes of mortification, should vtterly be rid from the same.
seeing by all these former ways he could not subdue this corruption in the Flesh, we must not dream and delude our selves, that we using nothing so many helps of mortification, should utterly be rid from the same.
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as if they neuer had tasted of the power of regeneration, seeing vnthankfulnes is so ordinary and vsuall a sinne with vs? But admit we haue some good witnesse of conscience,
as if they never had tasted of the power of regeneration, seeing unthankfulness is so ordinary and usual a sin with us? But admit we have Some good witness of conscience,
the want of which heede taking to our selues, constraineth the Lord to punish vs (as I sayd) with dulnes and deadnes of spirit, thereby to preserue vs from viler sinnes, which otherwise our pride and securitie would carrie vs headlong into.
the want of which heed taking to our selves, constrains the Lord to Punish us (as I said) with dulness and deadness of Spirit, thereby to preserve us from Viler Sins, which otherwise our pride and security would carry us headlong into.
and that Satan also watching for the richest pray, and gaping for a man when he hopes to haue the best spoyle, will for his part there vse the most force and cunning, where he findeth the rarest and most notable seruants of God:
and that Satan also watching for the Richest prey, and gaping for a man when he hope's to have the best spoil, will for his part there use the most force and cunning, where he finds the Rarest and most notable Servants of God:
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wee must thinke that he hopeth as well now to get the victorie in this wicked world vpon man so sinfull, who now is as tender and as apt to receiue the least sparke of vain-glorie,
we must think that he Hopes as well now to get the victory in this wicked world upon man so sinful, who now is as tender and as apt to receive the least spark of vainglory,
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And when Satan can finde courteous entertainment, now hee will not doubt to preuaile by egging vs to this one sinne, that is, to be proude for ouercomming so many sinnes,
And when Satan can find courteous entertainment, now he will not doubt to prevail by egging us to this one sin, that is, to be proud for overcoming so many Sins,
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For when all sinnes are as it were wounded, and all graces begin to abound? euen out of the ashes of those sinnes ariseth this monstrous sinne of vaine-glorie.
For when all Sins Are as it were wounded, and all graces begin to abound? even out of the Ashes of those Sins arises this monstrous sin of vainglory.
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Which would seeme strange to a man, that there should be a commixtion of two such requests, were it not that through corruption wee were then most readie to be tempted,
Which would seem strange to a man, that there should be a commixtion of two such requests, were it not that through corruption we were then most ready to be tempted,
after wee haue receiued the best gifts, and let vs consider the great wisedome of God prouiding for our infirmitie, in that prayer of our Sauiour Christ, where immediatly after that we haue prayed to haue our sinnes forgiuen, wee craue, not to be lead into temptation.
After we have received the best Gifts, and let us Consider the great Wisdom of God providing for our infirmity, in that prayer of our Saviour christ, where immediately After that we have prayed to have our Sins forgiven, we crave, not to be led into temptation.
but when hee receiued some breathing time of the Lord from his former troubles, he was quickly ouer come of a woman, that could not be ouermatched of many men.
but when he received Some breathing time of the Lord from his former Troubles, he was quickly over come of a woman, that could not be overmatched of many men.
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Lot, who suspecting himselfe being among the Sodomites, was preserued from sinne euen in the sinke of sinne? afterward waxing remisse in this godly iealousie, fell grieuously into incell,
Lot, who suspecting himself being among the Sodomites, was preserved from sin even in the sink of sin? afterwards waxing remiss in this godly jealousy, fell grievously into incell,
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And many of the dearest children of God often finde, that when God hath most assisted them with the spirit of praier, exhortation, admonition, interpretation, or such like, which be all gifts of the sanctifying spirit, the more they haue been puft vp with this pride, either in the present action, or afterward.
And many of the dearest children of God often find, that when God hath most assisted them with the Spirit of prayer, exhortation, admonition, Interpretation, or such like, which be all Gifts of the sanctifying Spirit, the more they have been puffed up with this pride, either in the present actium, or afterwards.
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hee is ashamed to shame himselfe, as guiltie of such a sin ▪ Who so thus deferreth in the haughtines of his heart (seeing repētance is not at our call) let him feare that his heart shall bee hardened for the contempt of the louing patience of the Lord, which day by day leadeth vs to repentance.
he is ashamed to shame himself, as guilty of such a since ▪ Who so thus deferreth in the haughtiness of his heart (seeing Repentance is not At our call) let him Fear that his heart shall be hardened for the contempt of the loving patience of the Lord, which day by day leads us to Repentance.
But seeing wee learne to iudge no otherwise of sinne, but by the punishment of it, wee must marke this straine, that God doth no more punish presently euerie sinne,
But seeing we Learn to judge no otherwise of sin, but by the punishment of it, we must mark this strain, that God does no more Punish presently every sin,
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And surely besides that, in long prosperitie we contract and gather much drosse of securitie, we shall find that the long want of aduersitie, meeting with securitie, will flatter vs and blindfold vs with a perswasion of impunitie,
And surely beside that, in long Prosperity we contract and gather much dross of security, we shall find that the long want of adversity, meeting with security, will flatter us and blindfold us with a persuasion of impunity,
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but rather let vs learne in most ease, to watch most ouer our owne hearts, in the greatest testimonie of Gods grace and fauour towards vs, to bee most humbled in our selues, to be most iealous & suspitious ouer our selues,
but rather let us Learn in most ease, to watch most over our own hearts, in the greatest testimony of God's grace and favour towards us, to be most humbled in our selves, to be most jealous & suspicious over our selves,
Let this •e our first lesson thē, not too greedily to desire prosperitie, nor being in some good case eyther of bodie or minde, to be too quiet in our selues,
Let this •e our First Lesson them, not too greedily to desire Prosperity, nor being in Some good case either of body or mind, to be too quiet in our selves,
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It remaineth to speake somewhat of these obseruations, which may fitly be drawne out of the generall speeches of the holy Ghost, either to our comfort or humbling.
It remains to speak somewhat of these observations, which may fitly be drawn out of the general Speeches of the holy Ghost, either to our Comfort or humbling.
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being easie to be deceiued, wee may soone be hardned, and so by securitie being depriued of all heedfulnes, we are snared of the tempter ere we can be aware.
being easy to be deceived, we may soon be hardened, and so by security being deprived of all heedfulness, we Are snared of the tempter ere we can be aware.
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as neither by praying nor meditating, wee can finde neither matter of comfort, nor humbling; wee are so farre from humilitie, that we are as men rather dead than humbled,
as neither by praying nor meditating, we can find neither matter of Comfort, nor humbling; we Are so Far from humility, that we Are as men rather dead than humbled,
And yet men without all looking vp to Gods prouidence and secret counsell, without all bethinking themselues of their corrupt nature, from which their children are descended, without all looking backe into their wicked and godlesse bringing them vp, will fret against their sinnes, and fume against their children:
And yet men without all looking up to God's providence and secret counsel, without all bethinking themselves of their corrupt nature, from which their children Are descended, without all looking back into their wicked and godless bringing them up, will fret against their Sins, and fume against their children:
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and a heauines to the parents of such a childe) as of wicked children, such as are either ignorant in the word, not knowing how to order one right step to the kingdome of God:
and a heaviness to the Parents of such a child) as of wicked children, such as Are either ignorant in the word, not knowing how to order one right step to the Kingdom of God:
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and that they loue themselues more in their childrē, than either their saluation, or the glorie of God? The tender loue & care whereof no doubt did encrease the sorrowe of Dauid for the death of his sonne Absolon, who was not so much grieued for the losse of a sonne,
and that they love themselves more in their children, than either their salvation, or the glory of God? The tender love & care whereof no doubt did increase the sorrow of David for the death of his son Absalom, who was not so much grieved for the loss of a son,
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as in the meeting of the neighing horse with his mate, when being ioyned in that honorable estate of matrimonie, either as meere naturall men without all knowledge of God wee beget our children:
as in the meeting of the neighing horse with his mate, when being joined in that honourable estate of matrimony, either as mere natural men without all knowledge of God we beget our children:
Lastly, whē hauing receiued the fruit of the wombe, we haue no care by vertuous education to offer it to the Lord, that our childe by carnall generation may be the childe of God by spirituall regeneration? Surely no.
Lastly, when having received the fruit of the womb, we have no care by virtuous education to offer it to the Lord, that our child by carnal generation may be the child of God by spiritual regeneration? Surely no.
Christians therefore must knowe, that when men and women raging with boyling lusts meete together as bruit beasts, hauing none other respects than to satisfie their carnall concupiscene,
Christians Therefore must know, that when men and women raging with boiling Lustiest meet together as bruit beasts, having none other respects than to satisfy their carnal concupiscence,
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when they haue no care to increase the Church of Christ and the number of the elect, it is the •ust iudgement of God to send them monsters, vntimely births,
when they have no care to increase the Church of christ and the number of the elect, it is the •ust judgement of God to send them monsters, untimely births,
Againe on the contrarie side, wee shall finde in the word of God noble and notable men commended vnto vs for rare examples of vertue and godlinesse, who were children asked and obtained of God by prayer.
Again on the contrary side, we shall find in the word of God noble and notable men commended unto us for rare Examples of virtue and godliness, who were children asked and obtained of God by prayer.
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when by his bloodie brother they were •ereft, they receiued that holy man Seth. Abraham begetting a childe in the fleshe, had a cursed Ismael: but waiting by faith for the accomplishment of Gods couenant, hee obtained a blessed Isaac. Iacob not content with one wife, according to the ordinance of God, was punished in his children:
when by his bloody brother they were •ereft, they received that holy man Seth. Abraham begetting a child in the Flesh, had a cursed Ishmael: but waiting by faith for the accomplishment of God's Covenant, he obtained a blessed Isaac. Iacob not content with one wife, according to the Ordinance of God, was punished in his children:
yet after being humbled, he receiued a faithfull Ioseph. Elkanah and Anna praying and being cast downe, had a Prophet that did minister before the Lord.
yet After being humbled, he received a faithful Ioseph. Elkanah and Anna praying and being cast down, had a Prophet that did minister before the Lord.
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Dauid and Bethsheba lamenting their sinnes, obtained Salomon a man of excellent wisedome. Zacharie and Elizabeth fearing the Lord, receiued Iohn the Baptist and forerunner of Christ.
David and Bathsheba lamenting their Sins, obtained Solomon a man of excellent Wisdom. Zacharias and Elizabeth fearing the Lord, received John the Baptist and forerunner of christ.
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But if the children of God by regeneration do see into themselues, and lament their sinnes of generation, praying that their naturall corruptions may be preuented in their posterities, they shall see the great mercie of God in some measure freeing their posteritie from their sinnes.
But if the children of God by regeneration do see into themselves, and lament their Sins of generation, praying that their natural corruptions may be prevented in their Posterities, they shall see the great mercy of God in Some measure freeing their posterity from their Sins.
and proue that thou art displeased with me, for the too carnall desire of posteritie. I lay then in some sinne, I asked not this childe of thee by prayer;
and prove that thou art displeased with me, for the too carnal desire of posterity. I lay then in Some sin, I asked not this child of thee by prayer;
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Thus thinking when thou goest about to correct the corruptiō of nature in thy childe, which he could not helpe, arming thy selfe with prayer, repenting with Iacob, thou shalt be so affected, that as thou art desirous to draw thy childe out of sinne,
Thus thinking when thou goest about to correct the corruption of nature in thy child, which he could not help, arming thy self with prayer, repenting with Iacob, thou shalt be so affected, that as thou art desirous to draw thy child out of sin,
so yet to doe it with the mildest meanes, and with least rigour. And one thing is most wonderfull, that some will teach their children to speake corruptly,
so yet to do it with the Mildest means, and with least rigour. And one thing is most wonderful, that Some will teach their children to speak corruptly,
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Againe, some will imbolden their children to practise iniquitie towards others, which when by the iust iudgement of God, they afterwards practise against their parents themselues, they are corrected for it.
Again, Some will embolden their children to practise iniquity towards Others, which when by the just judgement of God, they afterwards practise against their Parents themselves, they Are corrected for it.
and they will answere, doe not wee as much as is of vs required? Wee send our children to the Church to be instructed of the pastor and to the schoole to be taught of the master;
and they will answer, do not we as much as is of us required? we send our children to the Church to be instructed of the pastor and to the school to be taught of the master;
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if not, they haue the more to answere for another day, what can wee doe more? But remember O man, consider O woman, whosoeuer thus speakest, that for thy sinnes sake,
if not, they have the more to answer for Another day, what can we do more? But Remember Oh man, Consider Oh woman, whosoever thus Speakest, that for thy Sins sake,
If parents would haue their children blessed at Church and at schoole, let them beware they giue their children no corrupt examples at home, by any carelesnes, prophanenes, or vngodlines;
If Parents would have their children blessed At Church and At school, let them beware they give their children no corrupt Examples At home, by any carelessness, profaneness, or ungodliness;
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why may they not much more better doe apishly good when they are young, which they may doe carefully when they are old? Besides, let them so goe vntaught,
why may they not much more better do apishly good when they Are young, which they may do carefully when they Are old? Beside, let them so go untaught,
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And here let parents bee admonished of their vndiscreete correction, who doe their children more harme in shewing a merrie countenance after their discipline vsed,
And Here let Parents be admonished of their undiscreet correction, who do their children more harm in showing a merry countenance After their discipline used,
for it is my great complaint of the brutish vnmercifulnes of many parents herein; but I would wish Christians to correct their vndiscreete affections herein by heauenly wisedome.
for it is my great complaint of the brutish unmercifulness of many Parents herein; but I would wish Christians to correct their undiscreet affections herein by heavenly Wisdom.
To bee briefe, how needfull household gouernement is towards our children, it may appeare by the slender thriuing and smal profiting of religion and vertue, either in the Church or Common-wealth.
To be brief, how needful household government is towards our children, it may appear by the slender thriving and small profiting of Religion and virtue, either in the Church or Commonwealth.
And surely if men were careful to reforme themselues first, and then their own families, they should see Gods manifold blessings in our land vpon Church and Common-wealth.
And surely if men were careful to reform themselves First, and then their own families, they should see God's manifold blessings in our land upon Church and Commonwealth.
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Alas, if parents to whom the comfort of their children well brought vp, is a precious crowne, will not informe and reforme their children in the feare of God, whom it doth chiefly concerne;
Alas, if Parents to whom the Comfort of their children well brought up, is a precious crown, will not inform and reform their children in the Fear of God, whom it does chiefly concern;
how should hope sustaine these men, that others will performe this dutie to them, for whom the charge doth farre lesse appertaine? Lastly let parents remember, that therefore oftentimes they haue disordered and disobedient children to themselues,
how should hope sustain these men, that Others will perform this duty to them, for whom the charge does Far less appertain? Lastly let Parents Remember, that Therefore oftentimes they have disordered and disobedient children to themselves,
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how to auoide that curse, to be the cursed mother of a cursed seede? then bring thy children within the couenant, endeuour to make thy sonne by nature, the sonne of God by grace;
how to avoid that curse, to be the cursed mother of a cursed seed? then bring thy children within the Covenant, endeavour to make thy son by nature, the son of God by grace;
and remember that God which on his part protested to our father Abraham, that he was all sufficient for the accomplishment of his promise, in giuing him a blessed seede, required also of our father Abraham for his part, that he should walke before him and be vpright.
and Remember that God which on his part protested to our father Abraham, that he was all sufficient for the accomplishment of his promise, in giving him a blessed seed, required also of our father Abraham for his part, that he should walk before him and be upright.
Wilt thou then haue the one part of this couenant, that is, that God should blesse thee in thy seed? then remember thou also the other part, that thou walke before the Lord and be vpright.
Wilt thou then have the one part of this Covenant, that is, that God should bless thee in thy seed? then Remember thou also the other part, that thou walk before the Lord and be upright.
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Wilt thou haue thy children as the blessed seede of Abraham? teach them with Abraham the commandements of God, pray for them with Abraham that they may liue in the sight of the Lord;
Wilt thou have thy children as the blessed seed of Abraham? teach them with Abraham the Commandments of God, pray for them with Abraham that they may live in the sighed of the Lord;
But if thou despisest these duties, the Lord will denie thee those blessings, and the curse of God will bee vpon thy childe at home in thy house, abroade in the Church and in the schoole.
But if thou Despisest these duties, the Lord will deny thee those blessings, and the curse of God will be upon thy child At home in thy house, abroad in the Church and in the school.
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And children must here also learne, that it is one speciall propertie of a liberall and ingenuous nature, to be carefull so to liue, that in time they may bee a glorie to their fathers,
And children must Here also Learn, that it is one special property of a liberal and ingenuous nature, to be careful so to live, that in time they may be a glory to their Father's,
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The end of al this briefly is thus much, that parents hauing children not walking either in knowledge or in a good conscience, must make some vse of so iust a cause of griefe, examining themselues,
The end of all this briefly is thus much, that Parents having children not walking either in knowledge or in a good conscience, must make Some use of so just a cause of grief, examining themselves,
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and thinke ye wanton wits, that haue not cast off all naturall affections, what a contempt it is to be a contempt vnto your mother, to whom ye haue offered as it were a despightfull violence, in that ye are as it were a corrosiue vnto her heart,
and think you wanton wits, that have not cast off all natural affections, what a contempt it is to be a contempt unto your mother, to whom you have offered as it were a despiteful violence, in that you Are as it were a corrosive unto her heart,
Seeing also there be some yong men, who notwithstanding the great prophanenes of the most, the manifold corruptions offered abroade, the vngodly examples abounding at home, are so mightily preserued by the seede of grace, that they escape safely in an holy course of life, lamenting when they see the least occasion of euill, reioycing in the least occasion of good things:
Seeing also there be Some young men, who notwithstanding the great profaneness of the most, the manifold corruptions offered abroad, the ungodly Examples abounding At home, Are so mightily preserved by the seed of grace, that they escape safely in an holy course of life, lamenting when they see the least occasion of evil, rejoicing in the least occasion of good things:
for I am not ignorant, that as in the time of Ezekiel, so in our dayes, youth is readie enough to take vp this Prouerbe, The fathers haue eaten sowre grapes,
for I am not ignorant, that as in the time of Ezekielem, so in our days, youth is ready enough to take up this Proverb, The Father's have eaten sour grapes,
and so, which is more fearefull, he shall haue them spuing and foming out in his face continual curses, in hell accusing him for euer to be the murtherer of their soules.
and so, which is more fearful, he shall have them spuing and foaming out in his face continual curses, in hell accusing him for ever to be the murderer of their Souls.
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so in death no one thing will be more grieuous to a man, than, the Lords hauing giuen him the charge and dignitie of so many soules, to be furthered to saluation, that his owne tormented conscience shall presse him,
so in death not one thing will be more grievous to a man, than, the lords having given him the charge and dignity of so many Souls, to be furthered to salvation, that his own tormented conscience shall press him,
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And surely as it is a blessed thing in the houre of death with Sim•on to depart in peace, leauing our wife, children and seruants spouses to Christ, children to God, and seruants to the Lord:
And surely as it is a blessed thing in the hour of death with Sim•on to depart in peace, leaving our wife, children and Servants Spouses to christ, children to God, and Servants to the Lord:
how much more cause of griefe may they haue, when they haue vsed no labour at all to bring them vp in the feare of the Lord? and yet many will be grieued for the one, that will not be grieued for the other.
how much more cause of grief may they have, when they have used no labour At all to bring them up in the Fear of the Lord? and yet many will be grieved for the one, that will not be grieved for the other.
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or at the least be comforted in their owne consciences, if the Lord refuse their children for some cause vnknowne, in that to their abilitie they haue vsed all good meanes to bring them vp well, and offered them to God.
or At the least be comforted in their own Consciences, if the Lord refuse their children for Some cause unknown, in that to their ability they have used all good means to bring them up well, and offered them to God.
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Wherefore not speaking of election or reprobation, which we leaue onely to the Lord to make good or bad, according to the good pleasure of his owne will, I exhort parents to vse the ordinarie meanes to bring vp their childrē,
Wherefore not speaking of election or reprobation, which we leave only to the Lord to make good or bad, according to the good pleasure of his own will, I exhort Parents to use the ordinary means to bring up their children,
Yea which more is, though that a faithfull man haue neuer a good childe, yet if vnto the thousand generation there be but one good, the couenant is not broken.
Yea which more is, though that a faithful man have never a good child, yet if unto the thousand generation there be but one good, the Covenant is not broken.
for besides the secret counsel of the Lord herein, we must know that neither the promise of the Lord is so vniuersall, that euery particular childe of a faithfull man should be within the couenant:
for beside the secret counsel of the Lord herein, we must know that neither the promise of the Lord is so universal, that every particular child of a faithful man should be within the Covenant:
But some will say, had not Iacob wicked children, and Dauid godlesse sonnes? And doth not daily experience teach vs, that wicked men haue godly children? Yes:
But Some will say, had not Iacob wicked children, and David godless Sons? And does not daily experience teach us, that wicked men have godly children? Yes:
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when hee feeleth his sinnes, they rifle mine heart, they shew my secret sinnes, doubtles this is Gods doing, God is in them, I will follow this religion.
when he feeleth his Sins, they rifle mine heart, they show my secret Sins, doubtless this is God's doing, God is in them, I will follow this Religion.
So then Christ giueth reliefe to those that want, righteousnesse to them that feele themselues sinners, ease to them which are burthened, light to them which are in darkenesse, life to them which are dead,
So then christ gives relief to those that want, righteousness to them that feel themselves Sinners, ease to them which Are burdened, Light to them which Are in darkness, life to them which Are dead,
and troubled spirit, and which standeth in awe of his word ▪ God doth not accept our sacrifices, which are offered without trembling at his word, no more than if we should kill a man,
and troubled Spirit, and which Stands in awe of his word ▪ God does not accept our Sacrifices, which Are offered without trembling At his word, no more than if we should kill a man,
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& staying our selues on the only promises of God, doe come to confesse our owne nakednes and wretchednes) if the Prophet should say, that the Lord is pleased, with his sacrifice as with the sacrifice of sacrifices.
& staying our selves on the only promises of God, do come to confess our own nakedness and wretchedness) if the Prophet should say, that the Lord is pleased, with his sacrifice as with the sacrifice of Sacrifices.
And here marke that he saith, The sacrifices of God are a troubled spirit, &c. where hee vsing the plurall number sheweth, that the sacrifices of repentance, which must not be one,
And Here mark that he Says, The Sacrifices of God Are a troubled Spirit, etc. where he using the plural number shows, that the Sacrifices of Repentance, which must not be one,
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neither prayer, neither almes-giuing, neither praise of thanksgiuing, vnles wee bringing an humble and contrite spirit with vs, cast our selues downe before his iudgement seate,
neither prayer, neither almsgiving, neither praise of thanksgiving, unless we bringing an humble and contrite Spirit with us, cast our selves down before his judgement seat,
The Prophet as Dauid and Esay. Dauid in the fourth Psalme and fift verse faith, Tremble and sinne not: where the Prophet sheweth, that this is an effectuall thing to true repentance, to quake and tremble for feare of Gods iudgements.
The Prophet as David and Isaiah. David in the fourth Psalm and fift verse faith, Tremble and sin not: where the Prophet shows, that this is an effectual thing to true Repentance, to quake and tremble for Fear of God's Judgments.
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The law, because in all their sacrifices, wherein Christ was prefigured, was manifested also vnder darke signes, the contrition of heart, and acknowledging their vnworthinesse.
The law, Because in all their Sacrifices, wherein christ was prefigured, was manifested also under dark Signs, the contrition of heart, and acknowledging their unworthiness.
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and on Sodome, although he should lay al the plagues vpon vs, which he laid on Pharaoh, and on the Egyptians, without the word of God, we should be as vnprofitable beholders,
and on Sodom, although he should lay all the plagues upon us, which he laid on Pharaoh, and on the egyptians, without the word of God, we should be as unprofitable beholders,
What more forcible thing than that which causeth a godly sorrow, and causeth our consciences to be pricked? What so able to pricke our consciences as the word of God? Indeede many feele sorrow, and are inwardly pricked:
What more forcible thing than that which Causes a godly sorrow, and Causes our Consciences to be pricked? What so able to prick our Consciences as the word of God? Indeed many feel sorrow, and Are inwardly pricked:
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In the former part of this Chapter we may know the wonderfull workes of God, that the Apostles, who were neuer brought vp in schooles, spake with diuers tongues:
In the former part of this Chapter we may know the wonderful works of God, that the Apostles, who were never brought up in Schools, spoke with diverse tongues:
Further hee sheweth them to this ende, that they must beleeue, that beleeuing they may bee baptized, that being baptized they might receiue the gift of the holy Ghost.
Further he shows them to this end, that they must believe, that believing they may be baptised, that being baptised they might receive the gift of the holy Ghost.
whereby a certaine care began to bee wrought in them, in so much that being thus troubled, they enquired and saide, Men and brethren, what shall wee doe? Whereupon afterward followed the second Sermon of Peter: where hee exhorteth them to continue in their repentance,
whereby a certain care began to be wrought in them, in so much that being thus troubled, they inquired and said, Men and brothers, what shall we do? Whereupon afterwards followed the second Sermon of Peter: where he exhorteth them to continue in their Repentance,
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In which Sermon, the Apostle had pricked their consciences with shewing them their sinnes, telling them of a suretie, that their iniquitie was the cause of Christ his death:
In which Sermon, the Apostle had pricked their Consciences with showing them their Sins, telling them of a surety, that their iniquity was the cause of christ his death:
or rather a fruite of Peter his sermon, which hee made for the answering of the slanderous reports of the Iewes, at what time they sawe the wonderfull gifts of God sent downe vpon the Apostles.
or rather a fruit of Peter his sermon, which he made for the answering of the slanderous reports of the Iewes, At what time they saw the wonderful Gifts of God sent down upon the Apostles.
so in spirituall things, we must be humbled with continuall sorrow, that we may be refreshed with daily comfort in Christ, in whose name let vs pray. Our Father, &c. FINIS.
so in spiritual things, we must be humbled with continual sorrow, that we may be refreshed with daily Comfort in christ, in whose name let us pray. Our Father, etc. FINIS.
but in my iudgement their opinion is not sound, because that was a particular thing giuen onely to them of that time, this promise is generall and respects all posterities.
but in my judgement their opinion is not found, Because that was a particular thing given only to them of that time, this promise is general and respects all Posterities.
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Wherefore we are to note that repentance beginneth in vs, continueth and endeth with sorrow. Now, if it might bee, it were expedient to shewe what repentance is.
Wherefore we Are to note that Repentance begins in us, Continueth and Endeth with sorrow. Now, if it might be, it were expedient to show what Repentance is.
Many sorrow, as hath been shewed, but in a worldly sorrowing, which bringeth eternall death, not in a godly griefe which bringeth repentance neuer to be repented of.
Many sorrow, as hath been showed, but in a worldly sorrowing, which brings Eternal death, not in a godly grief which brings Repentance never to be repented of.
howbeit I wil shew you, how it is the policie of the diuell, to make these good motions quickly to waxe drie in you, hee will stay you from perseuering, you must therefore endeuour to continue in this godly sorrow.
howbeit I will show you, how it is the policy of the Devil, to make these good motions quickly to wax dry in you, he will stay you from persevering, you must Therefore endeavour to continue in this godly sorrow.
and will wee not crucifie sinne in our selues? Shall Christ haue his heart pricked with a speare, and shall not wee haue our hearts pricked with sorrow? This is the true vse and meditation of Christ his passion.
and will we not crucify sin in our selves? Shall christ have his heart pricked with a spear, and shall not we have our hearts pricked with sorrow? This is the true use and meditation of christ his passion.
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Oh how foule was that sinne, that nothing else could wash it, but Christ his heart blood? Oh how great was our guiltinesse, that was raunsomed by such a price? How great was the sore that needeth such a salue? how deepe was the wound that needed such a medicine? O louing kindnes and vnspeakable loue towards vs!
O how foul was that sin, that nothing Else could wash it, but christ his heart blood? O how great was our guiltiness, that was ransomed by such a price? How great was the soar that needs such a salve? how deep was the wound that needed such a medicine? O loving kindness and unspeakable love towards us!
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he will set our house on fire, he will send enemies, hee will send earthquakes, he will send famines to consume our goods, he wil make friends foes, he wil send sicknes and sorenesse vpon our bodies,
he will Set our house on fire, he will send enemies, he will send earthquakes, he will send famines to consume our goods, he will make Friends foes, he will send sickness and soreness upon our bodies,
and more mercifull? Are we lesse riotous, and filthie defilers of our flesh? and are wee more sober, chast and holie? Are we lesse giuen to oppression, to hard dealing one with another,
and more merciful? are we less riotous, and filthy defilers of our Flesh? and Are we more Sobrium, chaste and holy? are we less given to oppression, to hard dealing one with Another,
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and children, seruants and subiects, as slow in yeelding obedience as euer they were) parents in the meane time, not seeing that children therefore rebell against them, because they rebell against God;
and children, Servants and Subjects, as slow in yielding Obedience as ever they were) Parents in the mean time, not seeing that children Therefore rebel against them, Because they rebel against God;
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and abusing his owne maiestie with swearing and cursing as much as euer wee did before we heard his word? Haue wee kept holy the Sabbath? or haue we not prophaned it, by open neglect of the word, by playing, sporting, drinking,
and abusing his own majesty with swearing and cursing as much as ever we did before we herd his word? Have we kept holy the Sabbath? or have we not Profaned it, by open neglect of the word, by playing, sporting, drinking,
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as before wee were too superstitious, in seruing Angels, Saints, and other false gods; neither sorrowing for our Idolatrie, nor caring for true religion? Haue wee not blasphemed,
as before we were too superstitious, in serving Angels, Saints, and other false God's; neither sorrowing for our Idolatry, nor caring for true Religion? Have we not blasphemed,
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and in our bodies more carefully, and in greater conscience than we haue done heretofore? Are we not now as prophane and carelesse still in giuing the right worship to the true God,
and in our bodies more carefully, and in greater conscience than we have done heretofore? are we not now as profane and careless still in giving the right worship to the true God,
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For, as was said before, Christ comforteth them that are troubled, hee helpeth them that doubt, he easeth them which are in distresse, hee setteth their feete in the way of peace and gladnesse, that haue long been in darknes and sorrow.
For, as was said before, christ comforts them that Are troubled, he Helpeth them that doubt, he eases them which Are in distress, he sets their feet in the Way of peace and gladness, that have long been in darkness and sorrow.
yet his darkenes will be greater than his light, his sorrow greater than his pleasure, his losse greater than his gaine, his trouble greater than his vanity in hell.
yet his darkness will be greater than his Light, his sorrow greater than his pleasure, his loss greater than his gain, his trouble greater than his vanity in hell.
For many oftentimes are pricked, which kick against the pricke, and hauing their consciences galled by the word, they murmure either against the preacher of the word,
For many oftentimes Are pricked, which kick against the prick, and having their Consciences galled by the word, they murmur either against the preacher of the word,
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Manasses did eate the bread of sorrowe, and did drinke the water of griefe, and vntill hee had lamented and sorrowed for his sinnes he felt no rest, nor peace.
Manasses did eat the bred of sorrow, and did drink the water of grief, and until he had lamented and sorrowed for his Sins he felt no rest, nor peace.
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The Prophet Dauid, Psalm. 32. (which he intituled a Psalme of instruction concerning the free remission of sinnes) teacheth how we shall finde the same.
The Prophet David, Psalm. 32. (which he entitled a Psalm of instruction Concerning the free remission of Sins) Teaches how we shall find the same.
Wee can neuer bee offered to God without his spirit, Iohn 16. vers. 8. For hee reprooueth the world of sinne, and awaketh our consciences, that those sinnes, which before were hid, should be made manifest.
we can never be offered to God without his Spirit, John 16. vers. 8. For he Reproveth the world of sin, and awakes our Consciences, that those Sins, which before were hid, should be made manifest.
they are throughly touched and begin to feare, and entering into themselues, examining their conscience, they come to the knowledge of that, which before they had forgotten.
they Are thoroughly touched and begin to Fear, and entering into themselves, examining their conscience, they come to the knowledge of that, which before they had forgotten.
This appeareth more plainely, Hebr. 4. 12. where it is saide, that the word of God is liuely, mightie in operation, and sharper than any two edged sword,
This appears more plainly, Hebrew 4. 12. where it is said, that the word of God is lively, mighty in operation, and sharper than any two edged sword,
and woundeth vs with a liuely feeling of Gods iudgement, that he, who before through securitie did despise sound doctrine, may now bee constrained to giue the glorie vnto God.
and wounds us with a lively feeling of God's judgement, that he, who before through security did despise found Doctrine, may now be constrained to give the glory unto God.
For their power these aduersaries are called Powers, as Coloss. 2. Rom 8. So are the good Angels Powers, as Ephes. 2. Heb. 1. Herein the euill spirits differ from the heauenly spirits, in that these are from heauen,
For their power these Adversaries Are called Powers, as Coloss. 2. Rom 8. So Are the good Angels Powers, as Ephesians 2. Hebrew 1. Herein the evil spirits differ from the heavenly spirits, in that these Are from heaven,
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The like speech is in the word, as, Thy name shall not be Iacob, but Israel, that is, Iacob only. Againe, in the Epistle it is saide, The word is not in word,
The like speech is in the word, as, Thy name shall not be Iacob, but Israel, that is, Iacob only. Again, in the Epistle it is said, The word is not in word,
But were it so that the enemies were in the field, would wee not feare? Did we belieue that Satan could sit in our consciences, deluding iudgement and vnderstanding,
But were it so that the enemies were in the field, would we not Fear? Did we believe that Satan could fit in our Consciences, deluding judgement and understanding,
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Indeed men will not speake thus, but they shew it by their peace in themselues in their liues, which sheweth, that men do not belieue there is a battell.
Indeed men will not speak thus, but they show it by their peace in themselves in their lives, which shows, that men do not believe there is a battle.
which is, because he will come in good things, in knowledge, in spirituall exercises, and falsely and wickedly glose on them by that great practise and experience, which from their first fall they haue learned.
which is, Because he will come in good things, in knowledge, in spiritual exercises, and falsely and wickedly gloze on them by that great practice and experience, which from their First fallen they have learned.
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so that hee is not only a layer of ambushments, but of spirituall ambushment. Yet note, though they be spirituall, yet not in goodnes but in wickednes.
so that he is not only a layer of ambushments, but of spiritual ambushment. Yet note, though they be spiritual, yet not in Goodness but in wickedness.
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so by wiles Satan goeth about to trap vs. But this is larger said, against spirituall wickednesses. If one could see the enemie, he might be preuented,
so by wiles Satan Goes about to trap us But this is larger said, against spiritual Wickednesses. If one could see the enemy, he might be prevented,
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This teacheth vs, whē Satan shall preuaile, euen ouer men liuing in ignorance and vngodlines. The world was made good by creation, but degenerated to euill by corruption.
This Teaches us, when Satan shall prevail, even over men living in ignorance and ungodliness. The world was made good by creation, but degenerated to evil by corruption.
For their might he cals them principalities and powers. This title is giuen to the diuels, Rom. 8. Colloss. 1. Indeede these names are giuē to the good Angels, as Ephes. 1. Hebr. 1. so that looke what titles are giuē to the good Angels, are giuen to the wicked spirits, which,
For their might he calls them principalities and Powers. This title is given to the Devils, Rom. 8. Colossus. 1. Indeed these names Are given to the good Angels, as Ephesians 1. Hebrew 1. so that look what titles Are given to the good Angels, Are given to the wicked spirits, which,
for what is it to couer the head if the breast be bare? what if the armes be armed when the back is vnharnesse•? we cannot auoid the darts which come against euery place.
for what is it to cover the head if the breast be bore? what if the arms be armed when the back is vnharnesse•? we cannot avoid the darts which come against every place.
so the more they striue, the more they are intangled, for they want strength to fight with the strong man, who will not be subdued vnlesse we put on the armour of the stronger man, which is Christ Iesus;
so the more they strive, the more they Are entangled, for they want strength to fight with the strong man, who will not be subdued unless we put on the armour of the Stronger man, which is christ Iesus;
No gift of nature, no gift of bringing vp can withstand Satan or sinne, vnlesse from heauen God change vs Neither is this the sinne only of the vnregenerate,
No gift of nature, no gift of bringing up can withstand Satan or sin, unless from heaven God change us Neither is this the sin only of the unregenerate,
We fight against a Prince and principalitie, who wants not wit, knowledge, ciuill gifts, or any such things, which things haue beene geuen euen vnto the heathen,
We fight against a Prince and principality, who Wants not wit, knowledge, civil Gifts, or any such things, which things have been given even unto the heathen,
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and it chargeth vs not so much to do it, but to beleeue that Christ by his blessed spirit will worke euery good thing in vs. For the Gospell being the Ministerie of ••fe giueth life,
and it charges us not so much to do it, but to believe that christ by his blessed Spirit will work every good thing in us For the Gospel being the Ministry of ••fe gives life,
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But to ••••• to the difference spoken of, the exhortations of the l•w do bind vs on paine of death, the exhortatios of the Gospell commands that which Christ is readie to giue vs,
But to ••••• to the difference spoken of, the exhortations of the l•w do bind us on pain of death, the exhortatios of the Gospel commands that which christ is ready to give us,
It is a sure temptation to hindere• •h•e•• (which •eli•f• •n perfection is as hard as to fulfill the lawe) and it is Satans practise, •he once see vs downe, he will keepe vs downe, & answer all our wants.
It is a sure temptation to hindere• •h•e•• (which •eli•f• •n perfection is as hard as to fulfil the law) and it is Satan practice, •he once see us down, he will keep us down, & answer all our Wants.
And to soeake of this latter extremitie, which is the lesse curable euill, if Satan meete with vs as hauing a •ight of our weakenes, sure he will bring vs to despaire.
And to soeake of this latter extremity, which is the less curable evil, if Satan meet with us as having a •ight of our weakness, sure he will bring us to despair.
but from hence, that they trust in themselues? But ô mali• of the •n, ô corruption of natur•• if thou, Satan, canst not make vs •o presume, thou wilt •xtremit• to despaire;
but from hence, that they trust in themselves? But o mali• of the •n, o corruption of natur•• if thou, Satan, Canst not make us •o presume, thou wilt •xtremit• to despair;
and take accompt of our armory, and consult of our ability, because of Christianitie bee building and warring together, we must prouide both trowell and sword together,
and take account of our armoury, and consult of our ability, Because of Christianity be building and warring together, we must provide both trowel and sword together,
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No little charge, nor slender burthen is Christianitie then, for many seeke the straight way, and cannot get in, many either in practise or otherwise being plainely Atheists.
No little charge, nor slender burden is Christianity then, for many seek the straight Way, and cannot get in, many either in practice or otherwise being plainly Atheists.
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Who then are we hauing no such strength, if the Lord let vs see our weakenes by withdrawing his spirit from vs? why should we thinke well of our selues? Late & lamentable memorie shewes, that many old Gospel•ers are now cold professors, some being heretikes, some Epicures, some worldlings.
Who then Are we having not such strength, if the Lord let us see our weakness by withdrawing his Spirit from us? why should we think well of our selves? Late & lamentable memory shows, that many old Gospel•ers Are now cold professors, Some being Heretics, Some Epicureans, Some worldlings.
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if either he cannot put on his armour, or being armed, wants skill to vse it, what doth it profite when the enemie knocks at his gate•so if I haue neuer so good things,
if either he cannot put on his armour, or being armed, Wants skill to use it, what does it profit when the enemy knocks At his gate•so if I have never so good things,
for as he were worthy to be counted a foole, that with one peece, or with a few would venture into the battel, seeing the enemie strikes rather at one part not fenced than at all the other couered;
for as he were worthy to be counted a fool, that with one piece, or with a few would venture into the battle, seeing the enemy strikes rather At one part not fenced than At all the other covered;
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Now to shew how we must be strong, it is added, Put on the whole armour of God, &c. It is a pleasant and profitable comparison here vsed, to shewe the estate of Christians.
Now to show how we must be strong, it is added, Put on the Whole armour of God, etc. It is a pleasant and profitable comparison Here used, to show the estate of Christians.
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namely Gods strength, and in the power of his strength this strength is required, when wee see it is not good fighting with Satan in his owne armour, he is a sophister, dispute not with him in his owne logique;
namely God's strength, and in the power of his strength this strength is required, when we see it is not good fighting with Satan in his own armour, he is a sophister, dispute not with him in his own logic;
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But seeing Dauid in the conflict shrunke, and Peter in the triall failed, let vs beware we be not daring Dauids, nor prowd Peters, speaking further then we try our hearts.
But seeing David in the conflict shrunk, and Peter in the trial failed, let us beware we be not daring David, nor proud Peter's, speaking further then we try our hearts.
& Peter a professed & an approued Christian, will sufficiently teach them in this point. One would little thinke Dauid had had an adulterous heart or bloodie hand:
& Peter a professed & an approved Christian, will sufficiently teach them in this point. One would little think David had had an adulterous heart or bloody hand:
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But doe any here marueile, that Paul should speake thus to Gods children and well approued Christians? To them I answer, that besides other miserable experiēce of latter times & present time which doth declare it too openly, Dauid a deare child of God,
But do any Here marvel, that Paul should speak thus to God's children and well approved Christians? To them I answer, that beside other miserable experience of latter times & present time which does declare it too openly, David a deer child of God,
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Finally, that is to conclude, or what remaineth, or, take this the conclusion and corollarie of al, that you must not thinke it a small thing to professe Christ his Gospell, as some doe;
Finally, that is to conclude, or what remains, or, take this the conclusion and Corollary of all, that you must not think it a small thing to profess christ his Gospel, as Some do;
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Afterward the seuerall peeces and parts of our defence are set downe, &c. More plainly these things are worthie to bee noted ▪ The exhortation it selfe in these wordes, Bee strong in the Lord.
Afterwards the several Pieces and parts of our defence Are Set down, etc. More plainly these things Are worthy to be noted ▪ The exhortation it self in these words, be strong in the Lord.
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as wee may see in these verses, wherein •ee exhorteth them to stand strongly, and therefore putteth them in m•••e of armour, without the which they must needes lye o••n to their aduersaries.
as we may see in these Verses, wherein •ee exhorteth them to stand strongly, and Therefore putteth them in m•••e of armour, without the which they must needs lie o••n to their Adversaries.
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AFfter the Apostle had vsed generall doctrine, and in forced thereupon particular exhortations, hee returneth from his specials to generall exhortation• againe,
After the Apostle had used general Doctrine, and in forced thereupon particular exhortations, he returns from his specials to general exhortation• again,
but against principalities, against powers, and against the worldly gouernours, the princes of the darkenes of this world, against spirituall wickednesses, which are in the hie places.
but against principalities, against Powers, and against the worldly Governors, the Princes of the darkness of this world, against spiritual Wickednesses, which Are in the high places.
and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that yee may bee able to stand against the assaults of the diuell. 22 For we wrestle not against fleshe and blood,
and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the Whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the assaults of the Devil. 22 For we wrestle not against Flesh and blood,
If we doe good for reward, or auoide euill for shame, &c. all is wofull in the fight of the Lord, seeme mens goodnesse neuer to be so good in a mans eye. FINIS.
If we do good for reward, or avoid evil for shame, etc. all is woeful in the fight of the Lord, seem men's Goodness never to be so good in a men eye. FINIS.
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This secret searching is by the Spirit of God, 2. Cor. 2. and by the word wrought vpon by the Spirit, 1. Cor. 14. Heb. 4. 12. The Spirit rebukes vs of sinne, Ioh. 13. but by the word searching the very hidden intents of the heart.
This secret searching is by the Spirit of God, 2. Cor. 2. and by the word wrought upon by the Spirit, 1. Cor. 14. Hebrew 4. 12. The Spirit rebukes us of sin, John 13. but by the word searching the very hidden intents of the heart.
and depth, and priuie discourse in it, that no man can gage but the Lord, who is said, Prouerb. 16. to be the searcher of the raines, howsoeuer our heart is hollow.
and depth, and privy discourse in it, that no man can gage but the Lord, who is said, Proverb. 16. to be the searcher of the reins, howsoever our heart is hollow.
Of it selfe, aboue all, the heart of man is vnsearchable, Ierem. 17. But how comes this? because there is a labyrinth of hypocrisie in it, there is a gulfe,
Of it self, above all, the heart of man is unsearchable, Jeremiah 17. But how comes this? Because there is a labyrinth of hypocrisy in it, there is a gulf,
The people (2. Chron. 20.) are said not to prepare their hearts to seeke the Lord their God: 2. Chron. 30. Ezekiah craueth mercie for them that came with an vpright heart, and God heard him:
The people (2. Chronicles 20.) Are said not to prepare their hearts to seek the Lord their God: 2. Chronicles 30. Hezekiah craveth mercy for them that Come with an upright heart, and God herd him:
Iniquitie may be coloured, but not euer couered; truth may be blamed, but not shamed. For exemplifying the Lord himselfe giues testimonie to his vprightnes.
Iniquity may be coloured, but not ever covered; truth may be blamed, but not shamed. For exemplifying the Lord himself gives testimony to his uprightness.
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The same commendation is Psal. 15. and 24 and 119. This is a thing accompanied with blessednesse by Christ his owne words, Matth. 5. The Author of the Hebrues willeth him that comes to God, to come with a pure heart, the want of which integritie is reprehended in the Iewes, Iam. 4. But what of all these porches to such an house? Surely because a true heart •urseth all graces to the end,
The same commendation is Psalm 15. and 24 and 119. This is a thing accompanied with blessedness by christ his own words, Matthew 5. The Author of the Hebrews wills him that comes to God, to come with a pure heart, the want of which integrity is reprehended in the Iewes, Iam. 4. But what of all these Porches to such an house? Surely Because a true heart •urseth all graces to the end,
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This vprightnes of minde is in diuers places, as Psalm. 32. Blessed is the man, who with comfort in his remission of sinnes without guile laboureth for a godly life.
This uprightness of mind is in diverse places, as Psalm. 32. Blessed is the man, who with Comfort in his remission of Sins without guile Laboureth for a godly life.
as gunnes, &c. The vse of the girlde was to gird fast the nether parts, this is Truth, which is not takē for the whole word, as Ioh. 17. but for a sincere and vpright heart, or for faithfulnes.
as guns, etc. The use of the girlde was to gird fast the neither parts, this is Truth, which is not taken for the Whole word, as John 17. but for a sincere and upright heart, or for faithfulness.
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Thus Christians by faith and standing fast in the euil day, must change the other euill nature of affliction into a good qualitie, still being mindfull to comfort themselues in this, that the Euangelicall exhortations giue by promise through the holy Spirit a certaine strength to doe the thing commanded, the Law leauing vs in our weakenes. Againe to the armour.
Thus Christians by faith and standing fast in the evil day, must change the other evil nature of affliction into a good quality, still being mindful to Comfort themselves in this, that the Evangelical exhortations give by promise through the holy Spirit a certain strength to do the thing commanded, the Law leaving us in our weakness. Again to the armour.
Hast thou ouercome the swearing diuell, then the lying diuell comes? Hast thou ouercome the filthie diuell, the worldly diuel comes? Hast thou ouercome all these diuels, the proud diuels come?
Hast thou overcome the swearing Devil, then the lying Devil comes? Hast thou overcome the filthy Devil, the worldly Devil comes? Hast thou overcome all these Devils, the proud Devils come?
Who will better declaime against anger generally than the angrie man? Who is more seuere against wantonnes in education than a most shamelesse harlot? Why doe men thinke others blessed being troubled in minde,
Who will better declaim against anger generally than the angry man? Who is more severe against wantonness in education than a most shameless harlot? Why do men think Others blessed being troubled in mind,
But we wil herein strengthē our faith, that the crosse of Christ hath triumphed against Satan for the godly, Coloss ▪ 2. and therefore if hee now a•sault vs, he doth cure rather than slay vs. For as an enemy oft by Gods goodnesse thrusts his sword into an vlcer, rather to purge that which would haue bred death, than to kill:
But we will herein strengthen our faith, that the cross of christ hath triumphed against Satan for the godly, Coloss ▪ 2. and Therefore if he now a•sault us, he does cure rather than slay us For as an enemy oft by God's Goodness thrusts his sword into an ulcer, rather to purge that which would have bred death, than to kill:
And besides that feare drieth vp the blood and weakeneth nature, it doth also depriue vs of faith in God his prouidence, which doth assure vs that Satans power is all by de•iuation and limitation;
And beside that Fear drieth up the blood and weakeneth nature, it does also deprive us of faith in God his providence, which does assure us that Satan power is all by de•iuation and limitation;
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For want of this armour greene Christians, and troubled consciences looking for their owne armour rather than the armour of God, inwrap themselues in most dangerous labyrinths.
For want of this armour green Christians, and troubled Consciences looking for their own armour rather than the armour of God, enwrap themselves in most dangerous labyrinths.
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The ignorance of this doctrine breedes ielousies, repinings, and malice, that when we thinke to reuenge others wee reuenge our selues This is now without cause:
The ignorance of this Doctrine breeds jealousies, repinings, and malice, that when we think to revenge Others we revenge our selves This is now without cause:
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Wherefore first we are to be thankfull, that we may know how to preuent sinne (for wee may soone let in a guest which wee cannot well let out againe) and we must labour to represse such raging euils.
Wherefore First we Are to be thankful, that we may know how to prevent sin (for we may soon let in a guest which we cannot well let out again) and we must labour to repress such raging evils.
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Likewise when we shall without any obiect bee carried away with some affection so strongly, that though our life lay on it, we cannot containe our selues.
Likewise when we shall without any Object be carried away with Some affection so strongly, that though our life lay on it, we cannot contain our selves.
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so when temptations come so strongly and s•ily, that it is aboue reason, then the aduersarie abuseth our weaknes, our owne tēptations come more remissely & easily:
so when temptations come so strongly and s•ily, that it is above reason, then the adversary abuseth our weakness, our own temptations come more remissly & Easily:
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therfore Paul would haue vs to tolerate and suffer such as Satan doth hold in chaines, 2. Tim. 2. Here let vs see a difference of the sinnes of the godly and vngodly.
Therefore Paul would have us to tolerate and suffer such as Satan does hold in chains, 2. Tim. 2. Here let us see a difference of the Sins of the godly and ungodly.
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if we looke to the height and shamelesnes of sinne, to see how men prostitute thēselues to sinne, we must say Satan hath bene mighty, powerfull in deluding mens minds, in hardening mens hearts,
if we look to the height and shamelesnes of sin, to see how men prostitute themselves to sin, we must say Satan hath be mighty, powerful in deluding men's minds, in hardening men's hearts,
so closely, so wittily dispatched? Why doe men to maintaine Papisme forgoe all their goods, suffer their bodies to be whipped? Doe not all these proue, that Satan is a spirituall wickednes? Againe,
so closely, so wittily dispatched? Why do men to maintain Papism forgo all their goods, suffer their bodies to be whipped? Do not all these prove, that Satan is a spiritual wickedness? Again,
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& c? Is not all this sufficient to proue, that Satan taking vp the wisest men of the world to his seruice is a spirituall wickednes? Whereof comes it that sodainely a poore man becomes a cunning Artist? or that an ignorant man presently should speake with diuers tongues? or that silly soules should be subtill disputers? What is it that sinne is now adayes so subtilly,
& c? Is not all this sufficient to prove, that Satan taking up the Wisest men of the world to his service is a spiritual wickedness? Whereof comes it that suddenly a poor man becomes a cunning Artist? or that an ignorant man presently should speak with diverse tongues? or that silly Souls should be subtle disputers? What is it that sin is now adays so subtly,
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What shall we say of the rage of sinne in these dayes? what shall we say how Satan daily bewitcheth vs in Paganisme, Atheisme, Macheuillisme, Anabaptisme,
What shall we say of the rage of sin in these days? what shall we say how Satan daily bewitches us in Paganism, Atheism, Macheuillisme, Anabaptism,
And as godlines is a mysterie, so there is a mystery of iniquity, and the Lord sending an effectuall illusion, (2. Thess. 1.) on thē that receiued not the word in loue, is said to do it by the operation of Satan;
And as godliness is a mystery, so there is a mystery of iniquity, and the Lord sending an effectual illusion, (2. Thess 1.) on them that received not the word in love, is said to do it by the operation of Satan;
For is not he mightie in power that can so trouble the aire, as he did to Iob, and as oft as he doth in that boysterous manner, that no naturall Philosopher can giue a reason of it? In Exodus wee know that the Lord vsed euill Angels to trouble the Seas.
For is not he mighty in power that can so trouble the air, as he did to Job, and as oft as he does in that boisterous manner, that no natural Philosopher can give a reason of it? In Exodus we know that the Lord used evil Angels to trouble the Seas.
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For this may be a speciall marke that wee belong to God, when wee rather desire goodnes than those other qualities wherein we are equall but to the Deuill.
For this may be a special mark that we belong to God, when we rather desire Goodness than those other qualities wherein we Are equal but to the devil.
And Paul speaking but of the childe of Satan the Antichrist, reports, that hee shall be mightie in power, in miracles, &c. Only this is our comfort, that this wisedome is but wickednes, which is the only thing wherein they be distinguished from the good Angels, with whome in wisedome and strength Satan is equall.
And Paul speaking but of the child of Satan the Antichrist, reports, that he shall be mighty in power, in Miracles, etc. Only this is our Comfort, that this Wisdom is but wickedness, which is the only thing wherein they be distinguished from the good Angels, with whom in Wisdom and strength Satan is equal.
To shew how hee is spirituall, we see in this, in that he is an Angell of light, he tempted Christ with scripture, he set the Pharises in diuelish wisedome against Christ, he subornes false heretikes;
To show how he is spiritual, we see in this, in that he is an Angel of Light, he tempted christ with scripture, he Set the Pharisees in devilish Wisdom against christ, he subornes false Heretics;
But behold, besides his strength, Satan is spirituall, inuisible, not to be discerned, and therefore more dangerous, in that wee can not preuent him nor his temptations, being aboue nature and aboue reason, cannot be descried, vnlesse aboue nature and reason we be either very well taught of the Diuell, or of God.
But behold, beside his strength, Satan is spiritual, invisible, not to be discerned, and Therefore more dangerous, in that we can not prevent him nor his temptations, being above nature and above reason, cannot be descried, unless above nature and reason we be either very well taught of the devil, or of God.
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THESE THREE SERMONS FOLLOVVING, viz. the 8. 9. and 10. concerning the heauenly purchase, were preached vpon the 13. Chapter of the Gospell of Saint Matthew, vers. 44.
THESE THREE SERMONS FOLLOWING, viz. the 8. 9. and 10. Concerning the heavenly purchase, were preached upon the 13. Chapter of the Gospel of Saint Matthew, vers. 44.
WHensoeuer it pleaseth the Lord God by his prouidence to call me to preach his word vnto his people (as he hath at this present called me vnto you (reuerend Fathers and brethren beloued in our Lord Iesus) my desire is to intreate of such a parcell of his most holy word,
Whensoever it Pleases the Lord God by his providence to call me to preach his word unto his people (as he hath At this present called me unto you (reverend Father's and brothers Beloved in our Lord Iesus) my desire is to entreat of such a parcel of his most holy word,
nor the sweetnes of his grace, and also to pricke forward them which haue receiued some measure of the Spirit of God, assuring them of saluation purchased by Iesus Christ, to a greater studie and care for to increase this inestimable treasure.
nor the sweetness of his grace, and also to prick forward them which have received Some measure of the Spirit of God, assuring them of salvation purchased by Iesus christ, to a greater study and care for to increase this inestimable treasure.
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For there were placed ouer the Church of God, both Pastors, Doctors and Elders, which were certaine graue wise men appointed to looke to the manners of the children of God,
For there were placed over the Church of God, both Pastors, Doctors and Elders, which were certain graven wise men appointed to look to the manners of the children of God,
& so rend them off from the Saints fellowship, and deliuer them to the diuell, that thereby they might be driuen to true repentance for their sinnes, and haue their soules saued.
& so rend them off from the Saints fellowship, and deliver them to the Devil, that thereby they might be driven to true Repentance for their Sins, and have their Souls saved.
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Now we beseech you, brethren, that ye acknowledge them, which labour among you, and are ouer you in the Lord, and admonish you, that ye haue them in singular loue for their workes sake.
Now we beseech you, brothers, that you acknowledge them, which labour among you, and Are over you in the Lord, and admonish you, that you have them in singular love for their works sake.
How necessarie they are, our Sauiour Christ testifieth in the ninth chapter of his Gospell after S. Matthew: But when he saw the multitude, he had compassion vpon them,
How necessary they Are, our Saviour christ Testifieth in the ninth chapter of his Gospel After S. Matthew: But when he saw the multitude, he had compassion upon them,
He likeneth true Ministers to faithfull shepheards, and the people of God to a flocke of sheep, taking the occasion of this similie, according to that countrey where were many mountaines, deserts and wildernesses,
He likeneth true Ministers to faithful shepherds, and the people of God to a flock of sheep, taking the occasion of this Simile, according to that country where were many Mountains, deserts and Wildernesses,
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so that their sheepe without a shepheard were scattered abroad very dangerously, in that so many wolues and sauage beasts laid waite in euery corner to deuour the sillie sheepe.
so that their sheep without a shepherd were scattered abroad very dangerously, in that so many wolves and savage beasts laid wait in every corner to devour the silly sheep.
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In like case are they that haue not a Pastor, that laboureth faithfully in preaching the word of God, which is the instrument which God hath appointed to pull his people into the sheepfold of Iesus Christ, where they are without daunger of destruction:
In like case Are they that have not a Pastor, that Laboureth faithfully in preaching the word of God, which is the Instrument which God hath appointed to pull his people into the sheepfold of Iesus christ, where they Are without danger of destruction:
so long as we are of the true faith of Iesus Christ, for their faith and ours is all one, their spirit and our spirit all one, according to the words of the Apostle:
so long as we Are of the true faith of Iesus christ, for their faith and ours is all one, their Spirit and our Spirit all one, according to the words of the Apostle:
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There is one bodie, and one spirit, euen as ye are called in one hope of your vocation. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptisme, one God and father of all, which is aboue all,
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you Are called in one hope of your vocation. There is one Lord, one faith, one Baptism, one God and father of all, which is above all,
We must therefore take this as the Scripture teacheth, that the ministerie of his word is the necessariest thing in the world, which cannot be done without faithfull Pastors and distributers of the same.
We must Therefore take this as the Scripture Teaches, that the Ministry of his word is the necessariest thing in the world, which cannot be done without faithful Pastors and distributers of the same.
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He neuer establisheth any kingdome, but he appointeth a King, and when he hath any scholler, he prouideth him a schoolemaster to instruct and teach him his most holy will.
He never Establisheth any Kingdom, but he appoints a King, and when he hath any scholar, he Provideth him a Schoolmaster to instruct and teach him his most holy will.
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if such be placed ouer it, as be blind, vnable to feede the flock, such as seeke their owne pleasure, to fill their bellies, to cloathe their backes, to enrich their coffers,
if such be placed over it, as be blind, unable to feed the flock, such as seek their own pleasure, to fill their bellies, to cloth their backs, to enrich their coffers,
as blinde men groping out of the way, and be deuoured of their aduersarie the diuell (who as a roring lion walketh about seeking whom he may deuoure) because they know not how to resist him by a stedfast faith,
as blind men groping out of the Way, and be devoured of their adversary the Devil (who as a roaring Lion walks about seeking whom he may devour) Because they know not how to resist him by a steadfast faith,
For the end why the Lord placeth faithfull and labouring pastors of his Church, is, that they may teach his children out of his word the way to heauen sincerely and purely:
For the end why the Lord places faithful and labouring Pastors of his Church, is, that they may teach his children out of his word the Way to heaven sincerely and purely:
Neither must we say in heart, Who shall ascend into heauen? (that is to bring Christ from aboue) or who shall descend into the deepe? (that is to bring Christ againe from the dead) but the word of God is neere thee,
Neither must we say in heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is to bring christ from above) or who shall descend into the deep? (that is to bring christ again from the dead) but the word of God is near thee,
We must therefore obey the true Ministers and faithfull laborers in the Lords Vineyard, and learne by that holsome doctrine which they bring vnto vs, how to attaine vnto saluation:
We must Therefore obey the true Ministers and faithful laborers in the lords Vineyard, and Learn by that wholesome Doctrine which they bring unto us, how to attain unto salvation:
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for there is no other meanes in the world to come vnto Christ than by the preaching of the word, according to that saying of S. Paul ▪ faith is by hearing,
for there is no other means in the world to come unto christ than by the preaching of the word, according to that saying of S. Paul ▪ faith is by hearing,
and as hee speaketh a little before, how shall they heare without a Preacher? We may therefore draw a very strong argument to proue that faithfull Ministers are appointed of God to this ende, only to bring home his children into the sheepfold of Iesus Christ.
and as he speaks a little before, how shall they hear without a Preacher? We may Therefore draw a very strong argument to prove that faithful Ministers Are appointed of God to this end, only to bring home his children into the sheepfold of Iesus christ.
Whosoeuer therefore is not content with this ordinance of God, but would haue some further reuelation from heauen, shall neuer be partakers of the benefites of Iesus Christ.
Whosoever Therefore is not content with this Ordinance of God, but would have Some further Revelation from heaven, shall never be partakers of the benefits of Iesus christ.
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He himselfe declareth in the parable of the rich glutron, that whosoeuer would not beleeue the messengers of God which are the Preachers of the word, they would not beleeue though one should rise from the dead to instruct them.
He himself Declareth in the parable of the rich glutron, that whosoever would not believe the messengers of God which Are the Preachers of the word, they would not believe though one should rise from the dead to instruct them.
than by the word of God, which is the verie gate of heauen, and the keyes thereof are giuen to the true Ministers of Gods word, with such power, that whatsoeuer they bind on the earth, shall be bound in heauen,
than by the word of God, which is the very gate of heaven, and the keys thereof Are given to the true Ministers of God's word, with such power, that whatsoever they bind on the earth, shall be bound in heaven,
and that not by preaching of Angels, but euen by our owne brethren, mortall men as we are, subiect to sinne and all infirmities, at whose hands we may daily bee taught,
and that not by preaching of Angels, but even by our own brothers, Mortal men as we Are, Subject to sin and all infirmities, At whose hands we may daily be taught,
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or if one came from the dead, to tell vs what wee should beleeue, when as the very earth will quake at the voyce of God? And our Sauiour Christ telleth vs plainely, that if we beleeue not the true Preachers of his word, wee could not beleeue though a damned soule should come from hell to preach vnto vs:
or if one Come from the dead, to tell us what we should believe, when as the very earth will quake At the voice of God? And our Saviour christ Telleth us plainly, that if we believe not the true Preachers of his word, we could not believe though a damned soul should come from hell to preach unto us:
and chaunged their whole man, in sanctifying them by his holy spirit, and giuing of them assurance of saluation, which they confesse could neuer haue come to passe without the preaching of the word.
and changed their Whole man, in sanctifying them by his holy Spirit, and giving of them assurance of salvation, which they confess could never have come to pass without the preaching of the word.
Sith then this is so necessarie, they which will not confesse this to be the ordinance and meane appointed of the Lord God, to bring his children home vnto his heauenly Kingdome, either neuer heard of Iesus Christ,
Sith then this is so necessary, they which will not confess this to be the Ordinance and mean appointed of the Lord God, to bring his children home unto his heavenly Kingdom, either never herd of Iesus christ,
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or else in miserable hypocrisie haue heard and professed the Gospell, which shall be a testimonie to their consciences, euen to their vtter condemnation.
or Else in miserable hypocrisy have herd and professed the Gospel, which shall be a testimony to their Consciences, even to their utter condemnation.
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Now we haue heard the necessitie of a Pastor, and the vse wherevnto he is appointed it is requisite that we consider what dutie the Pastor oweth vnto his ••ocke:
Now we have herd the necessity of a Pastor, and the use whereunto he is appointed it is requisite that we Consider what duty the Pastor owes unto his ••ocke:
as that hee will not suffer one through his negligence to perish, but by his earnest labouring in preaching the word of God, to build them vp into a stronger faith, which are already begotten vnto the Lord,
as that he will not suffer one through his negligence to perish, but by his earnest labouring in preaching the word of God, to built them up into a Stronger faith, which Are already begotten unto the Lord,
2. Secondly, after that he hath studied the word of God, he must come out of his study to teach and instruct his flocke, to deliuer forth vnto them wholesome doctrine,
2. Secondly, After that he hath studied the word of God, he must come out of his study to teach and instruct his flock, to deliver forth unto them wholesome Doctrine,
3. Thirdly, he must liue a godly life, shewing himselfe an example and patterne of godlinesse for his people to imitate, that the mouthes which are ready to slaunder the Gospell, may be stopped,
3. Thirdly, he must live a godly life, showing himself an Exampl and pattern of godliness for his people to imitate, that the mouths which Are ready to slander the Gospel, may be stopped,
Concerning the first, that Ministers must giue themselues diligently to reading, as it is manifest in the fourth chapter of the first Epistle to Timothie, where he exhorteth Timotheus, with these words:
Concerning the First, that Ministers must give themselves diligently to reading, as it is manifest in the fourth chapter of the First Epistle to Timothy, where he exhorteth Timothy, with these words:
If that reading the word of God were not very needefull, yea, and the first poynt of the Ministers of God, this faithfull seruant of God Saint Paul, would neuer haue willed Timotheus to vse ▪ such diligence therein, who neuer moued anie to do those things which were not profitable,
If that reading the word of God were not very needful, yea, and the First point of the Ministers of God, this faithful servant of God Saint Paul, would never have willed Timothy to use ▪ such diligence therein, who never moved any to do those things which were not profitable,
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therefore it is certaine that Saint Paul vsing great diligence therein, found such commoditie as moued him to exhort Timotheus, and in him all other Ministers thereunto.
Therefore it is certain that Saint Paul using great diligence therein, found such commodity as moved him to exhort Timothy, and in him all other Ministers thereunto.
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if he I say, which was placed in so high an office, and called with so worthie a calling, gaue himselfe diligently to reading and studying the word of God:
if he I say, which was placed in so high an office, and called with so worthy a calling, gave himself diligently to reading and studying the word of God:
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if the people must learne the will of God at the Ministers mouth, it is requisite that he himselfe studie and reade the w•rd of God diligently, where his holy will is reuealed, that he may be able to declare the same vnto the people, to the which end the Lord hath placed them ouer his people.
if the people must Learn the will of God At the Ministers Mouth, it is requisite that he himself study and read the w•rd of God diligently, where his holy will is revealed, that he may be able to declare the same unto the people, to the which end the Lord hath placed them over his people.
The reading and meditating in Gods word is so necessarie, that the Lord commaunded Iosua being a ciuill Magistrate, That the booke of his law should neuer depart out of his mouth,
The reading and meditating in God's word is so necessary, that the Lord commanded Iosua being a civil Magistrate, That the book of his law should never depart out of his Mouth,
Noting thereby how hard and vnpossible a thing it is for Magistrates to gouerne the Common-wealth aright and orderly, without continuall studie of Gods word, which is the perfit and absolute rule, whereby as well Magistrates as all other sorts of people must measure their affaires and order of life:
Noting thereby how hard and unpossible a thing it is for Magistrates to govern the Commonwealth aright and orderly, without continual study of God's word, which is the perfect and absolute Rule, whereby as well Magistrates as all other sorts of people must measure their affairs and order of life:
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for this cause also must not the ciuill Magistrate be ignorant of the law of God, that their ciuill law might be established according to the law morall,
for this cause also must not the civil Magistrate be ignorant of the law of God, that their civil law might be established according to the law moral,
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which as we haue prooued to be the first point in his office, so will we, God willing, make manifest in this point of his duty, that he ought also to teach the same,
which as we have proved to be the First point in his office, so will we, God willing, make manifest in this point of his duty, that he ought also to teach the same,
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and must not keepe continually in his studie filling himselfe with knowledge, till he become as full as a tunne that will not sound when one knocketh vpon it:
and must not keep continually in his study filling himself with knowledge, till he become as full as a tun that will not found when one knocketh upon it:
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Let these deepe learned Clerkes, which bragge and vaunt of such deepe knowledge and abundance of learning, come forth and shew the same, that we may beare record that it is so:
Let these deep learned Clerks, which brag and vaunt of such deep knowledge and abundance of learning, come forth and show the same, that we may bear record that it is so:
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for how can he be a minister of doctrine, but in this respect that he teacheth, executing yt office of his ministry? And this teaching is none other thing,
for how can he be a minister of Doctrine, but in this respect that he Teaches, executing that office of his Ministry? And this teaching is none other thing,
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Whosoeuer therefore shall not thus labour, is not the minister of the Lord, but a robber and spoiler of the people of God, which thrust themselues into the ministrie, to fill their belly only with the sweate of other mens browes.
Whosoever Therefore shall not thus labour, is not the minister of the Lord, but a robber and spoiler of the people of God, which thrust themselves into the Ministry, to fill their belly only with the sweat of other men's brows.
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If any man therefore shall labour to lay any other foundation, and vse any other order of doctrine than this, he is an Antichrist, that is to say, against Christ, and no Christian.
If any man Therefore shall labour to lay any other Foundation, and use any other order of Doctrine than this, he is an Antichrist, that is to say, against christ, and no Christian.
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Therefore it is requsite and needfull, that a rare gift of God be added, who onely openeth their vnderstanding, that they might vnderstand the scriptures, wherein the most holie will of God is reuealed, and nothing that is needfull for our saluation omitted:
Therefore it is requisite and needful, that a rare gift of God be added, who only Openeth their understanding, that they might understand the Scriptures, wherein the most holy will of God is revealed, and nothing that is needful for our salvation omitted:
then must he also by all meanes spurre forward the godly, gently & louingly, exhorting to hold fast the profession of their hope, in the assurance of faith, making their election more surely knowne vnto themselues, by their godly life:
then must he also by all means spur forward the godly, gently & lovingly, exhorting to hold fast the profession of their hope, in the assurance of faith, making their election more surely known unto themselves, by their godly life:
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and the rather to bring them forward herein with willingnes and great readinesse, he ought to set before them the wonderfull mercie of the Lord God, shewed towards them, in that he hath out of all the world elected them to be heires of his kingdome, where they shall •aigne for euer, in such vnspeakable ioyes,
and the rather to bring them forward herein with willingness and great readiness, he ought to Set before them the wonderful mercy of the Lord God, showed towards them, in that he hath out of all the world elected them to be Heirs of his Kingdom, where they shall •aigne for ever, in such unspeakable Joys,
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but the penitent that labour with a burdened conscience for sinne, and are wounded with griefe for the same, he shall comfort with blessed promises of the Gospell, declaring vnto him, that hee is not vnder the law,
but the penitent that labour with a burdened conscience for sin, and Are wounded with grief for the same, he shall Comfort with blessed promises of the Gospel, declaring unto him, that he is not under the law,
and because they would liue idlie, and take no paines for their liuing, but contrary to the commaundement of God to liue of other mens labours, these are not true Ministers,
and Because they would live idly, and take no pains for their living, but contrary to the Commandment of God to live of other men's labours, these Are not true Ministers,
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We might proue out of diuers places of the word of God this his dutie, both by the example of our Sauiour Christ, the perfect patterne for al mē to follow, who did not onely preach openly in the Synagogue, but priuately in mens houses.
We might prove out of diverse places of the word of God this his duty, both by the Exampl of our Saviour christ, the perfect pattern for all men to follow, who did not only preach openly in the Synagogue, but privately in men's houses.
and therefore to preuent this, the Minister shall not sticke to instruct them priuately, when as they shall haue no such occasion to apply that to other mē that is spoken particularly to themselues.
and Therefore to prevent this, the Minister shall not stick to instruct them privately, when as they shall have no such occasion to apply that to other men that is spoken particularly to themselves.
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Furthermore, this must he not seldome, now & then once in a moneth, or euery quarter ••• ▪ he cannot so discharge his conscience before the Lord, who hath appointed him to feede his flocke continually:
Furthermore, this must he not seldom, now & then once in a Monn, or every quarter ••• ▪ he cannot so discharge his conscience before the Lord, who hath appointed him to feed his flock continually:
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yet he may at another, they know not the time wherein the Lord will call any of his flocke, he must therefore vse the meanes diligently at all times, both in season and out of season,
yet he may At Another, they know not the time wherein the Lord will call any of his flock, he must Therefore use the means diligently At all times, both in season and out of season,
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as S. Paul writeth to Timothy: I charge thee therefore before God, and before the Lord Iesus Christ, which shall iudge the quicke and the dead at that his appearing, and in his kingdome. Preach the word:
as S. Paul Writeth to Timothy: I charge thee Therefore before God, and before the Lord Iesus christ, which shall judge the quick and the dead At that his appearing, and in his Kingdom. Preach the word:
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when the secrets of all hearts shall be opened, so they will preach the word instantly, purely and continually, both in season and out of season, omitting no occasion that may be profitable.
when the secrets of all hearts shall be opened, so they will preach the word instantly, purely and continually, both in season and out of season, omitting no occasion that may be profitable.
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but if they be more mindfull of their worldly pleasures or businesse, than of the saluation of their soules, their blood shall be vpon their owne head.
but if they be more mindful of their worldly pleasures or business, than of the salvation of their Souls, their blood shall be upon their own head.
But when the Minister hath thus studied the word diligently, preached the word purely, declaring the counsell of God, exhorted both gently and sharply, laboured to win mens soules both openly and priuately,
But when the Minister hath thus studied the word diligently, preached the word purely, declaring the counsel of God, exhorted both gently and sharply, laboured to win men's Souls both openly and privately,
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As therefore the Minister is the mouth of God to speake vnto the people, so must he be the peoples mouth, and pray vnto the Lord both for himselfe and for them, that the Lord will blesse him and them,
As Therefore the Minister is the Mouth of God to speak unto the people, so must he be the peoples Mouth, and pray unto the Lord both for himself and for them, that the Lord will bless him and them,
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and to make his preaching profitable in such measure as himselfe listed, yet for an example to all other which should come after, he prayed to his father both for himselfe and vs. S. Paul also in all his Epistles testifieth how continually he maketh mention of them in his prayers.
and to make his preaching profitable in such measure as himself listed, yet for an Exampl to all other which should come After, he prayed to his father both for himself and us S. Paul also in all his Epistles Testifieth how continually he makes mention of them in his Prayers.
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but first they must eate it by faith out of the word of God, and when hee hath so done, the Minister shall administer to him the outward seales of bread and wine, to confirme and strengthen his faith.
but First they must eat it by faith out of the word of God, and when he hath so done, the Minister shall administer to him the outward Seals of bred and wine, to confirm and strengthen his faith.
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for although he preach neuer so good doctrine, yet if his life be wicked, and contrarie to his doctrine, such is the sabtiltie of Sathan, who thereby will bring the Gospell into contempt,
for although he preach never so good Doctrine, yet if his life be wicked, and contrary to his Doctrine, such is the sabtiltie of Sathan, who thereby will bring the Gospel into contempt,
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this were a grieuous and intolerable matter, that the Minister should open the mouthes of the wicked to blaspheme the Lord God and his most holy word, which is the power of God vnto saluation.
this were a grievous and intolerable matter, that the Minister should open the mouths of the wicked to Blaspheme the Lord God and his most holy word, which is the power of God unto salvation.
Therefore S. Paul together with pure doctrine giueth it in charge to Titus, in all things shewe thy selfe an ensample of good workes with vncorrupt doctrine, with grauitie, integritie,
Therefore S. Paul together with pure Doctrine gives it in charge to Titus, in all things show thy self an ensample of good works with uncorrupt Doctrine, with gravity, integrity,
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yea such an ensample of grauitie, integritie, and all other good works agreeable to the most wholesome word which no man is able in any respect to reproue, that the contemptuous and despitefull aduersarie against the truth may be ashamed to open their mouthes,
yea such an ensample of gravity, integrity, and all other good works agreeable to the most wholesome word which no man is able in any respect to reprove, that the contemptuous and despiteful adversary against the truth may be ashamed to open their mouths,
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Againe the spirit of God in that he saith, they must watch ouer mens soules, declareth a wonderfull care, that the Minister ought to haue ouer his own soule:
Again the Spirit of God in that he Says, they must watch over men's Souls, Declareth a wonderful care, that the Minister ought to have over his own soul:
if in the meane time he letteth his owne perish, what shall hee get? truly it will no whit profit him though all his flock be saued, if he himselfe be condemned.
if in the mean time he lets his own perish, what shall he get? truly it will no whit profit him though all his flock be saved, if he himself be condemned.
Therefore the Minister must of necessitie (according to the admonition of S. Peter ) giue diligence to make his calling and election sure by his godly life and good workes as well as other,
Therefore the Minister must of necessity (according to the admonition of S. Peter) give diligence to make his calling and election sure by his godly life and good works as well as other,
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Take heed therefore vnto your selues, and to all the flocke, whereof the holy Ghost hath made you ouerseers, to feede the Church of God, which hee hath purchased with that his owne bloud.
Take heed Therefore unto your selves, and to all the flock, whereof the holy Ghost hath made you Overseers, to feed the Church of God, which he hath purchased with that his own blood.
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Then when hee preacheth damnation vnto the obstinate, and such as remaine in their sinnes, thundering out the iudgements of God against them because they will not repent, by that meanes to beate them downe,
Then when he Preacheth damnation unto the obstinate, and such as remain in their Sins, thundering out the Judgments of God against them Because they will not Repent, by that means to beat them down,
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Againe, when hee preacheth of election and remission of sinnes, by the merits of Iesus Christ, hee must haue an assured and vnfallible testimonie to his owne conscience, that he is an elect vessell of the Lord, that he is redeemed by the sacrifice of Iesus Christ,
Again, when he Preacheth of election and remission of Sins, by the merits of Iesus christ, he must have an assured and unfallible testimony to his own conscience, that he is an elect vessel of the Lord, that he is redeemed by the sacrifice of Iesus christ,
Which tender and louing affection was in that good childe of God Saint Paul, as it is manifest in his Epistle to the Thessalonians, where he writeth in this sort.
Which tender and loving affection was in that good child of God Saint Paul, as it is manifest in his Epistle to the Thessalonians, where he Writeth in this sort.
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The reason thereof is, because wheresoeuer the Gospell is sincerely and purely taught, there bee alwayes aduersaries seeking the ouerthrowe thereof, by persecuting such as professe the same, to the great dismaying of the children of God, who so soone as they take vpon them the profession of Iesus Christ in truth with a good conscience, are straightway resisted with great combats of affliction, which were able to make them forsake the faith of Iesus Christ,
The reason thereof is, Because wheresoever the Gospel is sincerely and purely taught, there be always Adversaries seeking the overthrown thereof, by persecuting such as profess the same, to the great dismaying of the children of God, who so soon as they take upon them the profession of Iesus christ in truth with a good conscience, Are straightway resisted with great combats of affliction, which were able to make them forsake the faith of Iesus christ,
The Apostle therefore whom the holy Ghost hath filled with all wisdome, knowing that the crosse was the greatest hinderance of the Gospell that could be,
The Apostle Therefore whom the holy Ghost hath filled with all Wisdom, knowing that the cross was the greatest hindrance of the Gospel that could be,
and did reioyce in that hee suffered for the Churches sake, for their commoditie, in that by his example the Lord did not onely worke in them a greater credence and beliefe in the Gospell,
and did rejoice in that he suffered for the Churches sake, for their commodity, in that by his Exampl the Lord did not only work in them a greater credence and belief in the Gospel,
when any afflictions were laide vpon him for the same, the people which were guided by him, the spirit of God so prouiding, would haue fallen away from the truth,
when any afflictions were laid upon him for the same, the people which were guided by him, the Spirit of God so providing, would have fallen away from the truth,
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and he leaueth his sheepe, and fleeth, and the wolfe catcheth them and scattereth them. So the hireling flieth, because he is an hireling and careth not for the sheepe.
and he Leaveth his sheep, and fleeth, and the wolf Catches them and Scattereth them. So the hireling flies, Because he is an hireling and Careth not for the sheep.
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but he must know that he is placed ouer them to watch ouer their soules, to defend them from the diuell that rauening wolfe, by the wholesome word of God:
but he must know that he is placed over them to watch over their Souls, to defend them from the Devil that ravening wolf, by the wholesome word of God:
It is manifest also that our Sauiour Christ himselfe fled, as when the Iewes tooke vp stones to cast at him, he hid himselfe and went out of the temple:
It is manifest also that our Saviour christ himself fled, as when the Iewes took up stones to cast At him, he hid himself and went out of the temple:
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when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles and of the Iewes with their rulers, to doe them violence and to stone them, they being aware of it fled vnto Lystra, and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia.
when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles and of the Iewes with their Rulers, to do them violence and to stone them, they being aware of it fled unto Lystra, and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia.
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Yet as I declared before out of the one and twentie of the Acts, at another time Paul went willingly vp to Ierusalem to lay downe his life for the glory of God.
Yet as I declared before out of the one and twentie of the Acts, At Another time Paul went willingly up to Ierusalem to lay down his life for the glory of God.
This therefore must we note, if so be that the people ouer whom he is placed, shall be in daunger to be seduced by false teachers from that most true and holesome doctrine of Iesus Christ, hauing receiued as yet but a tast as it were thereof and are not grounded;
This Therefore must we note, if so be that the people over whom he is placed, shall be in danger to be seduced by false Teachers from that most true and wholesome Doctrine of Iesus christ, having received as yet but a taste as it were thereof and Are not grounded;
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for it were a daungerous case to flie then, because that his constancie in sealing his doctrine with his bloud, may wonderfully confirme the faith of his flocke and draw them forward by his example, rather to die for the profession of Iesus Christ, than to deny him:
for it were a dangerous case to fly then, Because that his constancy in sealing his Doctrine with his blood, may wonderfully confirm the faith of his flock and draw them forward by his Exampl, rather to die for the profession of Iesus christ, than to deny him:
But when this affection & loue is in the Minister to consider that he is betrothed to Iesus Christ to defend his spouse and Church from his aduersaries,
But when this affection & love is in the Minister to Consider that he is betrothed to Iesus christ to defend his spouse and Church from his Adversaries,
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although by earnest studie he should euen shorten his life, and all his Physitions in the world should tell him plainely that it wil end his daies if he doth not giue ouer the same:
although by earnest study he should even shorten his life, and all his Physicians in the world should tell him plainly that it will end his days if he does not give over the same:
yet (I say) when he hath such a loue and affection to his people, whose soules hee laboureth to feede and nourish with the word of God, that hee will resigne his life into the hands of God,
yet (I say) when he hath such a love and affection to his people, whose Souls he Laboureth to feed and nourish with the word of God, that he will resign his life into the hands of God,
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and otherwhile abode by it and suffered all things patiently. So will hee teach his true and faithfull Ministers, when it is good to flie, and when not.
and otherwhile Abided by it and suffered all things patiently. So will he teach his true and faithful Ministers, when it is good to fly, and when not.
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All these things obserued, the Minister shall yeeld a ioyfull account vnto the Lord, and stirre vp his people to be thankfull vnto the Lord, which hath shewed them such mercie,
All these things observed, the Minister shall yield a joyful account unto the Lord, and stir up his people to be thankful unto the Lord, which hath showed them such mercy,
as to place ouer them so louing and careful a Minister, which so hungreth and thirsteth after their saluation, that he esteemeth his owne life lesse than it.
as to place over them so loving and careful a Minister, which so hungereth and Thirsteth After their salvation, that he esteems his own life less than it.
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and haue tasted how sweete the Lord hath beene to them by the Ministers meanes, whom the Lord hath vsed as an instrument to bring them home, will not thinke it much to do their dutie,
and have tasted how sweet the Lord hath been to them by the Ministers means, whom the Lord hath used as an Instrument to bring them home, will not think it much to do their duty,
So must the children of God bee guided and nourished by the word of God, that they may grow from strength to strength, from faith to faith, till they come to a perfect age in Christ.
So must the children of God be guided and nourished by the word of God, that they may grow from strength to strength, from faith to faith, till they come to a perfect age in christ.
when wee are in most misery, and yet desire to be directed in the true pathway vnto saluation? I answere, that you must therfore trie the doctrine which he bringeth by the touchstone of Gods word,
when we Are in most misery, and yet desire to be directed in the true pathway unto salvation? I answer, that you must Therefore try the Doctrine which he brings by the touchstone of God's word,
but if God hath shewed him such mercie as to make him desirous to bee instructed in the right way to saluation, let him craue knowledge at the Lords hand, neuer cease,
but if God hath showed him such mercy as to make him desirous to be instructed in the right Way to salvation, let him crave knowledge At the lords hand, never cease,
whether it bee of God or not, according to the rule which our Sauiour Christ giueth vs to knowe it by, Hee that speaketh of himselfe seeketh his owne glorie:
whither it be of God or not, according to the Rule which our Saviour christ gives us to know it by, He that speaks of himself seeks his own glory:
It is also manifest in the 2. of the Acts, when as the wonderfull miracle could not bring the people to obey the Apostles, yet afterward when Peter with his sharpe sermon had touched their hearts in such sort that they felt the power that God had giuen them, they began to reuerence them,
It is also manifest in the 2. of the Acts, when as the wonderful miracle could not bring the people to obey the Apostles, yet afterwards when Peter with his sharp sermon had touched their hearts in such sort that they felt the power that God had given them, they began to Reverence them,
except you haue a reuerent opinion of him, that he can pleasure you, and a sure trust that he will doe the best he can for the furtherance of your cause? Likewise in Physick there is no man that will cōmit his life into the Physitians hand,
except you have a reverent opinion of him, that he can pleasure you, and a sure trust that he will do the best he can for the furtherance of your cause? Likewise in Physic there is no man that will commit his life into the Physicians hand,
The Elders that rule well (saith he) let them be had in double honour, specially they which labour in the word and doctrine, as if he should say, let those Elders which are appointed to watch and looke to the manners and behauior of the children of God,
The Elders that Rule well (Says he) let them be had in double honour, specially they which labour in the word and Doctrine, as if he should say, let those Elders which Are appointed to watch and look to the manners and behaviour of the children of God,
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for why? the other are ouerseers of your outward behauior, but these haue an other manner of office, they watch ouer your soules, which tendeth to the saluation both of body and soule.
for why? the other Are Overseers of your outward behaviour, but these have an other manner of office, they watch over your Souls, which tendeth to the salvation both of body and soul.
but when he shall come before the Minister to aske him any question, he must consider that he commeth to talke with the messenger of the Lord, whom he ought to heare as well as if the Lord himselfe were present.
but when he shall come before the Minister to ask him any question, he must Consider that he comes to talk with the Messenger of the Lord, whom he ought to hear as well as if the Lord himself were present.
For this is most certaine, where a faithful Minister is that doth sincerely and purely preach the word, it is all one as if the Lord himselfe dwelt personally among vs:
For this is most certain, where a faithful Minister is that does sincerely and purely preach the word, it is all one as if the Lord himself dwelled personally among us:
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He that heareth you, heareth me. And therefore it behooueth vs to giue a proofe of our feare, loue and obedience towards the Lord, by receiuing his word with such feare and reuerence as beseemeth his subiects,
He that hears you, hears me. And Therefore it behooveth us to give a proof of our Fear, love and Obedience towards the Lord, by receiving his word with such Fear and Reverence as beseems his Subjects,
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And shall the Embassadours of the liuing God, who is King of all Kings, be receiued lesse worthily than the other, whose authoritie is both greater and the message waightier? Truly whosoeuer shall take scorne to yeeld this dutie of feare and reuerence vnto the Minister, let him be assured that he scorneth not him,
And shall the ambassadors of the living God, who is King of all Kings, be received less worthily than the other, whose Authority is both greater and the message Weightier? Truly whosoever shall take scorn to yield this duty of Fear and Reverence unto the Minister, let him be assured that he scorneth not him,
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On the contrarie, if you be not penitent, by his office hee hath authoritie to binde sinnes here on earth iustly to euerlasting condemnation, which the vnpenitent may be as sure to suffer as they see the light of the day:
On the contrary, if you be not penitent, by his office he hath Authority to bind Sins Here on earth justly to everlasting condemnation, which the unpenitent may be as sure to suffer as they see the Light of the day:
for those glad tidings which hee published among them, and for that hee was a Minister of the Gospell of Iesus Christ, which is the power of God to saue all the beleeuers.
for those glad tidings which he published among them, and for that he was a Minister of the Gospel of Iesus christ, which is the power of God to save all the believers.
so is it with the people, if they stand not in feare of the authority which God hath giuen him, they will obey him no longer than he preacheth pleasant things:
so is it with the people, if they stand not in Fear of the Authority which God hath given him, they will obey him no longer than he Preacheth pleasant things:
When the people are come thus farre, that they will willingly obey the Minister, and that with feare and reuerence submit themselues to bee guided by the pure word of God, they must shew further their dutifulnes towards him,
When the people Are come thus Far, that they will willingly obey the Minister, and that with Fear and Reverence submit themselves to be guided by the pure word of God, they must show further their dutifulness towards him,
Where the holy Ghost sheweth a reason why they should acknowledge their Ministers which carefully & faithfully doe execute their office, which is for their workes sake;
Where the holy Ghost shows a reason why they should acknowledge their Ministers which carefully & faithfully do execute their office, which is for their works sake;
for I tell you truly there is no labour vnder the Sunne so profitable vnto you as this, which bringeth not store of corruptible siluer and gold, not large kingdomes and empires of this world which shall perish and come to an end:
for I tell you truly there is no labour under the Sun so profitable unto you as this, which brings not store of corruptible silver and gold, not large kingdoms and empires of this world which shall perish and come to an end:
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but this profit commeth of their labour, euen the saluation of your soules, such a treasure as all the world, no not a thousand worlds are comparable vnto it: for this cause loue them.
but this profit comes of their labour, even the salvation of your Souls, such a treasure as all the world, no not a thousand world's Are comparable unto it: for this cause love them.
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And therefore it is necessarie that they be obedient vnto their spirituall father which hath begotten them with the word of God, that hee may ioyfully extend a fatherly affection towards them:
And Therefore it is necessary that they be obedient unto their spiritual father which hath begotten them with the word of God, that he may joyfully extend a fatherly affection towards them:
The holy Ghost saith, that they must bee borne againe, and that not of mortall seede, but of the immortall seede of the word of God, who liueth and endureth for euer.
The holy Ghost Says, that they must be born again, and that not of Mortal seed, but of the immortal seed of the word of God, who lives and Endureth for ever.
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but when they are brought home, then they see their infirmitie, and what great neede they haue of a shepheard to preserue & helpe them out of so many perils, which tend to the destruction both of body and soule,
but when they Are brought home, then they see their infirmity, and what great need they have of a shepherd to preserve & help them out of so many perils, which tend to the destruction both of body and soul,
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for before such time as the Lord by his instrument the Minister doth bring them home into the sheepfolde of Iesus Christ, they wander in innumerable dangers,
for before such time as the Lord by his Instrument the Minister does bring them home into the sheepfold of Iesus christ, they wander in innumerable dangers,
and yet more profitable than any other cattell, when one of them is straied out of the way, it is caught in the brambles and briers readie to be lost in euery pit or hole,
and yet more profitable than any other cattle, when one of them is strayed out of the Way, it is caught in the brambles and briers ready to be lost in every pit or hold,
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but also of God the Father, who is a seuere iudge to be reuenged of all his enemies? But they that be of the sheepfold of Iesus Christ will be obedient to their shepheard,
but also of God the Father, who is a severe judge to be revenged of all his enemies? But they that be of the sheepfold of Iesus christ will be obedient to their shepherd,
for thou canst not so shake of thy dutie to thy Minister ▪ but if thou confesse it thy dutie to be obedient vnto Iesus Christ, I tel thee plainly thou oughtest no lesse to obey the Minister in that he bringeth the message of Christ, t•ā if himselfe were present.
for thou Canst not so shake of thy duty to thy Minister ▪ but if thou confess it thy duty to be obedient unto Iesus christ, I tell thee plainly thou Ought not less to obey the Minister in that he brings the message of christ, t•an if himself were present.
for they that wil not be obediēt vnto him are none of his, neither yet partakers of those benefits which he hath purchased for his. But peraduenture some wil say:
for they that will not be obedient unto him Are none of his, neither yet partakers of those benefits which he hath purchased for his. But Peradventure Some will say:
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We see then that the people must obey their Minister, & giue diligent heed to be taught by them the whole counsell of the Lord concerning the saluation of their soules:
We see then that the people must obey their Minister, & give diligent heed to be taught by them the Whole counsel of the Lord Concerning the salvation of their Souls:
And least the aduersaries should perswade, that this your obedience and willing following of the Gospell hath come vnto you of your owne nature, that by that meanes he may draw you to disobey the Ministers of God, whom you cannot disobey but you must also despise the word and him that sent them,
And lest the Adversaries should persuade, that this your Obedience and willing following of the Gospel hath come unto you of your own nature, that by that means he may draw you to disobey the Ministers of God, whom you cannot disobey but you must also despise the word and him that sent them,
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for if you should waxe obstinate in the end, and become disobedient to those that labour in the Lord for your behoofe, I tell you truly all your former obedience shal no whit profit you,
for if you should wax obstinate in the end, and become disobedient to those that labour in the Lord for your behoof, I tell you truly all your former Obedience shall no whit profit you,
It is necessarie that so many as desire to be saued, bee obedient vnto the Minister, whom God hath placed ouer them as his instrument to bring them to his heauenly kingdome,
It is necessary that so many as desire to be saved, be obedient unto the Minister, whom God hath placed over them as his Instrument to bring them to his heavenly Kingdom,
and that in no small measure, but so farre forth as they shall be able to frame their liues according to the word of God in all points, which he preacheth vnto them sincerely and purely to the feeding of their soules vnto eternall life, which they can neuer obtaine vnlesse they become obediēt to bee taught and instructed at the Ministers hand by the most pure word of God, which with the operation of the holy Ghost worketh faith in the children of God, whereby they apprehend the merits of Iesus Christ,
and that in no small measure, but so Far forth as they shall be able to frame their lives according to the word of God in all points, which he Preacheth unto them sincerely and purely to the feeding of their Souls unto Eternal life, which they can never obtain unless they become obedient to be taught and instructed At the Ministers hand by the most pure word of God, which with the operation of the holy Ghost works faith in the children of God, whereby they apprehend the merits of Iesus christ,
but much more in his absence they declared their dutifulnes, in that with great eate they laboured to make it profitable by practising the same in their life and conuersation:
but much more in his absence they declared their dutifulness, in that with great eat they laboured to make it profitable by practising the same in their life and Conversation:
It appeareth by his wordes, that the Philippians to whom he wrote had bin very obedient vnto his ministerie from that time, wherein it pleased God to touch their heart with a care of their saluatiō by his preaching;
It appears by his words, that the Philippians to whom he wrote had been very obedient unto his Ministry from that time, wherein it pleased God to touch their heart with a care of their salvation by his preaching;
as in diuers other places requireth, after that hee hath declared the great humility of Iesus Christ, in that he became obedient vnto the death of the crosse, thereupon taketh occasion of his exhortation:
as in diverse other places requires, After that he hath declared the great humility of Iesus christ, in that he became obedient unto the death of the cross, thereupon Takes occasion of his exhortation:
And as it is a grieuous and the most dangerous thing to be obedient to such superiours as shall leade vs out of the way into destruction, whom our Sauiour Christ calleth blinde guides, which together with the people fall into the pit:
And as it is a grievous and the most dangerous thing to be obedient to such superiors as shall lead us out of the Way into destruction, whom our Saviour christ calls blind guides, which together with the people fallen into the pit:
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The people therefore must bee obedient vnto their Ministers which labour for their profit, which is a great grace of God who worketh all this in all creatures,
The people Therefore must be obedient unto their Ministers which labour for their profit, which is a great grace of God who works all this in all creatures,
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if the people notwithstanding his paines will remaine obstinate, to what end will his labour come? all will be in vaine, the people shall not profit by it,
if the people notwithstanding his pains will remain obstinate, to what end will his labour come? all will be in vain, the people shall not profit by it,
The reason hereof is very good, seeing the case so standeth that the Minister must labour to bring thē home to Iesus Christ by the Gospel, which is the power of God vnto saluation:
The reason hereof is very good, seeing the case so Stands that the Minister must labour to bring them home to Iesus christ by the Gospel, which is the power of God unto salvation:
and moreouer must set himselfe a liuely patterne of godly conuersatiō for them to follow, letting no meanes vnassaied, whereby he may beget their soules vnto God, neither in life nor doctrine;
and moreover must Set himself a lively pattern of godly Conversation for them to follow, letting no means unassayed, whereby he may beget their Souls unto God, neither in life nor Doctrine;
Such is the subtiltie of Satan, which rageth and stormeth at the Gospell of Iesus Christ, the reaching whereof he seeth is the decaying of his kingdome,
Such is the subtlety of Satan, which rages and stormeth At the Gospel of Iesus christ, the reaching whereof he sees is the decaying of his Kingdom,
when as by no other meanes he can ouerthrow the same, yet doth he mightily heaue at it by drawing the peoples harts from nourishing and maintaining the Preachers thereof, that they being oppressed with penurie, might be constrained to forsake their ministerie.
when as by no other means he can overthrow the same, yet does he mightily heave At it by drawing the peoples hearts from nourishing and maintaining the Preachers thereof, that they being oppressed with penury, might be constrained to forsake their Ministry.
If they sowe vnto you spirituall things, is it a great thing if they reape of you carnall things? If the Ministers giue vnto the people gold, is it much for them to giue chaffe againe? yet there is a greater difference betweene that, that the Minister distributeth among the people,
If they sow unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if they reap of you carnal things? If the Ministers give unto the people gold, is it much for them to give chaff again? yet there is a greater difference between that, that the Minister distributeth among the people,
what treasure may be compared vnto it? and will not they giue him of their worldly commodities to maintaine his liuing? Truly it were a token of too too much infidelitie,
what treasure may be compared unto it? and will not they give him of their worldly commodities to maintain his living? Truly it were a token of too too much infidelity,
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Naturall reason teacheth vs this, and yet is it written in the Scripture also, that no man goeth on warfare at any time of his owne cost, for the souldier receiueth his stipend.
Natural reason Teaches us this, and yet is it written in the Scripture also, that no man Goes on warfare At any time of his own cost, for the soldier receiveth his stipend.
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and for whose sake they take such paines? If therefore you will haue such an one placed ouer you, that shall refuse no paines in studying night and day, in preaching the word in season and out of season, in exhorting and trying all meanes to doe you good;
and for whose sake they take such pains? If Therefore you will have such an one placed over you, that shall refuse no pains in studying night and day, in preaching the word in season and out of season, in exhorting and trying all means to do you good;
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but you must so minister vnto him, that he may giue himselfe wholy vnto the faithfull doing of his dutie, that he may not be drawne away with other cares from the same.
but you must so minister unto him, that he may give himself wholly unto the faithful doing of his duty, that he may not be drawn away with other Cares from the same.
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If the Lord hath commanded not to mousell the mouth of the oxe that treadeth out the corxe, much lesse to withhold the Minister from things necessarie to preserue his life.
If the Lord hath commanded not to mousell the Mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corxe, much less to withhold the Minister from things necessary to preserve his life.
yet doe they expresse such loue and readines in administring of their worldly commodities, that they would haue pluckt out their owne eyes and giuen them vnto him also,
yet do they express such love and readiness in administering of their worldly commodities, that they would have plucked out their own eyes and given them unto him also,
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Refuse not them to bestow part of thy worldly commodities vpon him, that hath brought thee such heauenly treasure, without the which thy estate were more miserable than the condition of brute beasts.
Refuse not them to bestow part of thy worldly commodities upon him, that hath brought thee such heavenly treasure, without the which thy estate were more miserable than the condition of brutus beasts.
But because it may seeme very much to the worldly minded man, who respecteth nothing but temporall things, to thinke that he must be so liberall toward his Minister,
But Because it may seem very much to the worldly minded man, who respecteth nothing but temporal things, to think that he must be so liberal towards his Minister,
Secondly, you must giue him wherewith to keepe hospitalitie, that hee may be able honestly and decently to entertaine strangers which come vnto him to aske his counsell in matters of conscience concerning their faith and saluation.
Secondly, you must give him wherewith to keep hospitality, that he may be able honestly and decently to entertain Strangers which come unto him to ask his counsel in matters of conscience Concerning their faith and salvation.
Thirdly, you must prouide him bookes for his studie, and all such as may enrich his knowledge, whereby he may the better hee able to answere and helpe all their doubts which come to him.
Thirdly, you must provide him books for his study, and all such as may enrich his knowledge, whereby he may the better he able to answer and help all their doubts which come to him.
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yet because you haue a conscience of disturbing the common weale, and seeke rather peace than trouble, let him haue his dutie, that your diligēce in doing your duty may moue him to a more care of his;
yet Because you have a conscience of disturbing the Common weal, and seek rather peace than trouble, let him have his duty, that your diligence in doing your duty may move him to a more care of his;
Last of all, the people must pray cōtinually both for themselues and for their Minister, that the Lord may bestow vpon him the perfect gifts of prophecying,
Last of all, the people must pray continually both for themselves and for their Minister, that the Lord may bestow upon him the perfect Gifts of prophesying,
NOw we haue declared the dutie of Ministers, it followeth that we shew next the dutie of the people vnto their Ministers, which is the second part of our diuision:
NOw we have declared the duty of Ministers, it follows that we show next the duty of the people unto their Ministers, which is the second part of our division:
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and that not once or twise, now and then, very seldome, but daily, yea continually. Thus shall both the Minister and the people doe their dutie to their wonderfull comfort, and glorie.
and that not once or twice, now and then, very seldom, but daily, yea continually. Thus shall both the Minister and the people do their duty to their wonderful Comfort, and glory.
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Now as it is the dutie of the whole congregation generally to pray together with one consent both for themselues, their Minister, Prince, Magistrates, and all other people:
Now as it is the duty of the Whole congregation generally to pray together with one consent both for themselves, their Minister, Prince, Magistrates, and all other people:
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but the ouerthrow of the Gospell, because they haue not faith to become partakers of the promises thereof, which is only the gift of God vnto his children which shall be saued:
but the overthrow of the Gospel, Because they have not faith to become partakers of the promises thereof, which is only the gift of God unto his children which shall be saved:
and the faithful Ministers thereof, that the word might so much be preached, and the Church of Christ thereby increased, he willeth them to pray for the quiet estate of the Ministers, that the Lord would deliuer them out of the hands of their aduersaries, which seek not so much the destruction of the Ministers,
and the faithful Ministers thereof, that the word might so much be preached, and the Church of christ thereby increased, he wills them to pray for the quiet estate of the Ministers, that the Lord would deliver them out of the hands of their Adversaries, which seek not so much the destruction of the Ministers,
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In the second Epistle to the Thessalonians and 3. Chapter he vseth these words, Furthermore brethren, pray for vs, that the word of the Lord may haue free passage,
In the second Epistle to the Thessalonians and 3. Chapter he uses these words, Furthermore brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free passage,
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It behoueth the people therefore to pray for their Minister, that the Lord will powre vpon him the aboundance of his spirit, which may open vnto him the mysteries of his most holy word, that he may be able to teach them all the counsell of the Lord.
It behooves the people Therefore to pray for their Minister, that the Lord will pour upon him the abundance of his Spirit, which may open unto him the Mysteres of his most holy word, that he may be able to teach them all the counsel of the Lord.
and this which farre passeth all the rest, he shall saue his owne soule, and because he hath been a faithfull seruant ouer a little, the Lord will make him his gouernour ouer a great deale euen in his kingdome of blessednes.
and this which Far passes all the rest, he shall save his own soul, and Because he hath been a faithful servant over a little, the Lord will make him his governor over a great deal even in his Kingdom of blessedness.
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and watching ouer his flocke with that care of the glorie of God, and that desire of the saluation of his people that he ought, this profit shall he haue;
and watching over his flock with that care of the glory of God, and that desire of the salvation of his people that he ought, this profit shall he have;
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and knowe the word of God shall haue his effect euen to make them inexcusable at the dreadfull day, whereby the Lord shall be as greatly glorified as if they were saued.
and know the word of God shall have his Effect even to make them inexcusable At the dreadful day, whereby the Lord shall be as greatly glorified as if they were saved.
and euen in great afflictions the remembrance of their dutifulnes and constant faith shall minister abundāce of consolatiō, that he shal be forced to say with the Apostle Paul, What thankes can we recompence to God againe for you,
and even in great afflictions the remembrance of their dutifulness and constant faith shall minister abundance of consolation, that he shall be forced to say with the Apostle Paul, What thanks can we recompense to God again for you,
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NOw wee haue seene the great fruites that come of well doing these duties both to the Minister and the people, we may thereby see what danger insueth of the contrarie, that is, not of doing them.
NOw we have seen the great fruits that come of well doing these duties both to the Minister and the people, we may thereby see what danger ensueth of the contrary, that is, not of doing them.
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For whereas if the Ministers doe their dutie faithfully, the Lord will blesse their labours, so that their account may be acceptable, and their soules, saued:
For whereas if the Ministers do their duty faithfully, the Lord will bless their labours, so that their account may be acceptable, and their Souls, saved:
so on the cōtrarie, if they do not their dutie truly, as they ought, and seeke the glory of God by their doings, the Lord hath pronoūced by the mouth of his Prophet Malachy, that he will bring a curse vpon them,
so on the contrary, if they do not their duty truly, as they ought, and seek the glory of God by their doings, the Lord hath pronounced by the Mouth of his Prophet Malachy, that he will bring a curse upon them,
Finally, if the people doe not their dutie vnto the Minister, they shall make him full of griefe and sorrow maruellously troubled in spirit, nothing ioyfull in his calling, but alwaies mourning:
Finally, if the people do not their duty unto the Minister, they shall make him full of grief and sorrow marvellously troubled in Spirit, nothing joyful in his calling, but always mourning:
secondly, that the Lord hath appointed them to this vse, by them to call together the number of them that shall be saued by the preaching of the word, wherewith he hath giuen them power to open heauen to all beleeuers,
secondly, that the Lord hath appointed them to this use, by them to call together the number of them that shall be saved by the preaching of the word, wherewith he hath given them power to open heaven to all believers,
and hath said plainely, that whosoeuer will not beleeue the truth at their hands shall not beleeue though one should come from heauen to tell them who shall be saued,
and hath said plainly, that whosoever will not believe the truth At their hands shall not believe though one should come from heaven to tell them who shall be saved,
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We haue also heard that when the Lord determineth to beget soules, he appointeth spirituall fathers fit and able for that purpose, by reason that he giueth them gifts for the accomplishing of that busines:
We have also herd that when the Lord determineth to beget Souls, he appoints spiritual Father's fit and able for that purpose, by reason that he gives them Gifts for the accomplishing of that business:
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and herewithall we haue learned what is the duty of these spirituall fathers or Ministers, which we finde to consist in foure principall points. 1. He must reade and study the word of God diligently, that he may be able to teach and instruct his people. 2. When he hath studied he must come forth and deliuer wholesome doctrine, that their soules may be refreshed;
and herewithal we have learned what is the duty of these spiritual Father's or Ministers, which we find to consist in foure principal points. 1. He must read and study the word of God diligently, that he may be able to teach and instruct his people. 2. When he hath studied he must come forth and deliver wholesome Doctrine, that their Souls may be refreshed;
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for therefore must he study to haue knowledge for them, and sing to himselfe and his muses, not filling himselfe so full of knowledge, till he become as a tunne that will giue no sound,
for Therefore must he study to have knowledge for them, and sing to himself and his muses, not filling himself so full of knowledge, till he become as a tun that will give no found,
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Moreouer, he must by all meanes pricke forward the godly to increase in godlines, beate downe the obstinate and hardharted with the terrible iudgements of God,
Moreover, he must by all means prick forward the godly to increase in godliness, beat down the obstinate and hardhearted with the terrible Judgments of God,
because the aduersaries, if any thing be otherwise than well with the Ministers, will straightway with open mouth blaspheme the Gospell, which is most pure and vnreproueable:
Because the Adversaries, if any thing be otherwise than well with the Ministers, will straightway with open Mouth Blaspheme the Gospel, which is most pure and unreprovable:
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whereas if they haue nothing whereof to accuse the Minister, neither can they blame the word which they onely heaue at to ouerthrow it if it were possible, taking occasion by the Minister to blame the word.
whereas if they have nothing whereof to accuse the Minister, neither can they blame the word which they only heave At to overthrow it if it were possible, taking occasion by the Minister to blame the word.
Thirdly in this respect, that his election may be surely known vnto himselfe, least in preaching of the election vnto other he be a reprobate himselfe.
Thirdly in this respect, that his election may be surely known unto himself, least in preaching of the election unto other he be a Reprobate himself.
first in obedience, because it were altogether in vaine, and an vnprofitable labour for the Minister to teach the people if they should not bee obedient vnto his doctrine;
First in Obedience, Because it were altogether in vain, and an unprofitable labour for the Minister to teach the people if they should not be obedient unto his Doctrine;
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and also because it is impossible for any to bee saued that will not bee obedient vnto the word of God, besides which the Lord hath appointed no meanes for man to attaine vnto the knowledge of saluation,
and also Because it is impossible for any to be saved that will not be obedient unto the word of God, beside which the Lord hath appointed no means for man to attain unto the knowledge of salvation,
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Fourthly, they must loue him and that vnfainedly with all their heart, being ready to help him in all distresses Fiftly, they must prouide for him that he may haue to maintaine himselfe and his familie, to entertaine strangers and buy him bookes, that he may not with any worldly care bee drawne from doing of his dutie.
Fourthly, they must love him and that unfeignedly with all their heart, being ready to help him in all Distresses Fifty, they must provide for him that he may have to maintain himself and his family, to entertain Strangers and buy him books, that he may not with any worldly care be drawn from doing of his duty.
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and graunt such grace both vnto the Ministers of his word, that they may carefully doe their duties with that feare of his name, that reuerēce of his Maiestie, that zeale of his glorie,
and grant such grace both unto the Ministers of his word, that they may carefully do their duties with that Fear of his name, that Reverence of his Majesty, that zeal of his glory,
and that desire of the saluation of his people that they ought: and that the people may so obediently and willingly receiue thy word and Ministers thereof,
and that desire of the salvation of his people that they ought: and that the people may so obediently and willingly receive thy word and Ministers thereof,
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that after this life ended, wee may dwell together in thy kingdome of glorie with thy Sonne our Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ, to whom with thee and the holy Ghost, three persons and one true and most wise God, be al honour and glorie for euer. Amen.
that After this life ended, we may dwell together in thy Kingdom of glory with thy Son our Lord and Saviour Iesus christ, to whom with thee and the holy Ghost, three Persons and one true and most wise God, be all honour and glory for ever. Amen.
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and other priuate duties, at such time, and in such place, when and where they neede not to boast of any thing done, seeing it is done in secret, which who so doth, let him assure himselfe that there is nothing so secret,
and other private duties, At such time, and in such place, when and where they need not to boast of any thing done, seeing it is done in secret, which who so does, let him assure himself that there is nothing so secret,
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And all men must desire rather to be religious than to seeme so, giuing themselues to the exercises of priuate praier, reading, fasting, to priuate admonition, conference,
And all men must desire rather to be religious than to seem so, giving themselves to the exercises of private prayer, reading, fasting, to private admonition, conference,
and that they must professe religion religiously, setting before their eyes the praise of God, the crowne of immortall glorie, the saluation of soules,
and that they must profess Religion religiously, setting before their eyes the praise of God, the crown of immortal glory, the salvation of Souls,
and were not throughly reformed inwardly, which is euident in this, that they couet to approoue themselues more before men than before God, nourishing in their hearts secret selfe-loue,
and were not thoroughly reformed inwardly, which is evident in this, that they covet to approve themselves more before men than before God, nourishing in their hearts secret Self-love,
and to haue made a full and perfect reformation of their former liues euilly spent, which notwithstanding harbour and nourish sinnes in their hearts, which afterward will breake foorth, and discouer their hypocrisie:
and to have made a full and perfect Reformation of their former lives evilly spent, which notwithstanding harbour and nourish Sins in their hearts, which afterwards will break forth, and discover their hypocrisy:
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Now many are so stricken with the sense and feeling of their sinnes, that thereby they are moued to confesse and lay open their wickednesse in such sort,
Now many Are so stricken with the sense and feeling of their Sins, that thereby they Are moved to confess and lay open their wickedness in such sort,
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or some other grosse faults, is onely that they haue left those sinnes, but such men neuer attaining vnto true remorse for their sins, fall therefore into them againe,
or Some other gross Faults, is only that they have left those Sins, but such men never attaining unto true remorse for their Sins, fallen Therefore into them again,
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yet being defiled with inward pride and lust of the heart, and not labouring with might and maine to be deliuered thereof, become much worse than they were before.
yet being defiled with inward pride and lust of the heart, and not labouring with might and main to be Delivered thereof, become much Worse than they were before.
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I answere, because such men neuer came vnto a sound griefe for their sinnes. And hence it is, that many being renewed and endued with some gifts of grace,
I answer, Because such men never Come unto a found grief for their Sins. And hence it is, that many being renewed and endued with Some Gifts of grace,
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wherefore our sinnes must be left, not some but all, not partially, but totally. Thirdly, men must sell sinne at once, and for euer, and not for a moment, or a short time.
Wherefore our Sins must be left, not Some but all, not partially, but totally. Thirdly, men must fell sin At once, and for ever, and not for a moment, or a short time.
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They therfore which make an outward shew of Religion, but still keepe sinne in their hearts, such must know that if they keepe sinne in part, they shall leese grace in whole:
They Therefore which make an outward show of Religion, but still keep sin in their hearts, such must know that if they keep sin in part, they shall lose grace in Whole:
Now vnmercifulnesse is referred vnto murther, and he that said, Thou shalt not commit adulterie, said also, Thou shalt not kill; now though thou doest not commit adulterie,
Now unmercifulness is referred unto murder, and he that said, Thou shalt not commit adultery, said also, Thou shalt not kill; now though thou dost not commit adultery,
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Ananias and Saphira, Acts. 5. had many good things in them, so that they sold their possessions and laid part of the price thereof at the Apostles feete:
Ananias and Sapphira, Acts. 5. had many good things in them, so that they sold their possessions and laid part of the price thereof At the Apostles feet:
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The yong man in the Gospell had sold many sins, & had many good thoughts in him, insomuch as it is said, Marke. 10. and 24. verse, that Iesus loued him: but when Christ told him, that if he would follow him he must leaue his riches,
The young man in the Gospel had sold many Sins, & had many good thoughts in him, insomuch as it is said, Mark. 10. and 24. verse, that Iesus loved him: but when christ told him, that if he would follow him he must leave his riches,
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Secondly, all sinne and not some must be forsaken, and sold of him, who will enioy this treasure, many can be content to relinquish some sinnes, but not all.
Secondly, all sin and not Some must be forsaken, and sold of him, who will enjoy this treasure, many can be content to relinquish Some Sins, but not all.
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But it must be otherwise with vs, if we meane to obtaine this treasure, we must so part with corrupt religion, that we admit no false sects and heresies:
But it must be otherwise with us, if we mean to obtain this treasure, we must so part with corrupt Religion, that we admit no false Sects and heresies:
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Brethren, we beseech you that you know them which labour amongst you, and are ouer you in the Lord, that you haue them in singular loue for their workes sake.
Brothers, we beseech you that you know them which labour among you, and Are over you in the Lord, that you have them in singular love for their works sake.
Wherefore miserable was their estate before, but now most miserable, dangerous & damnable (I say) is the estate of our age, wherein those that serue God best,
Wherefore miserable was their estate before, but now most miserable, dangerous & damnable (I say) is the estate of our age, wherein those that serve God best,
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Before men confessed their sins vnto euery hedge priest, now men haue left confession of their sinnes vnto their brethren, chusing rather to murther themselues ▪ than to acknowledge their faults one to another,
Before men confessed their Sins unto every hedge priest, now men have left Confessi of their Sins unto their brothers, choosing rather to murder themselves ▪ than to acknowledge their Faults one to Another,
for many in the time of Poperie had in estimation the Pope and that religion of Antichrist, which now professing the Gospell doe neglect and contemne it:
for many in the time of Popery had in estimation the Pope and that Religion of Antichrist, which now professing the Gospel do neglect and contemn it:
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For howsoeuer this treasure is chargeable, yet the cost is Christs: and how laborious soeuer it is, yet Christ ha•h taken sufficient paines in obtaining it,
For howsoever this treasure is chargeable, yet the cost is Christ: and how laborious soever it is, yet christ ha•h taken sufficient pains in obtaining it,
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And heere lea•• that any should be discouraged from selling that which he hath to buy this treasure, I shewed the remedies and helpes which further vs therein.
And Here lea•• that any should be discouraged from selling that which he hath to buy this treasure, I showed the remedies and helps which further us therein.
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before hee haue throughly considered and deeply •ayed what the thing itselfe is, and what losse and perill he is to sustaine before he can attaine thereunto.
before he have thoroughly considered and deeply •ayed what the thing itself is, and what loss and peril he is to sustain before he can attain thereunto.
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nor what paines and labour he is to take which enioyeth it, after they haue once begun and entred into this course which leadeth vnto eternall life, not being able to continue therein, doe with the vnskilfull builder, not forecasting what the building will cost,
nor what pains and labour he is to take which Enjoyeth it, After they have once begun and entered into this course which leads unto Eternal life, not being able to continue therein, do with the unskilful builder, not forecasting what the building will cost,
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•n effect this •ath been before shewed, namely, that the price of our saluation here called the kingdom of God, •s so excellent, that it is resembled vnto a treasure, which howsoeuer it is hid from the reprobate,
•n Effect this •ath been before showed, namely, that the price of our salvation Here called the Kingdom of God, •s so excellent, that it is resembled unto a treasure, which howsoever it is hid from the Reprobate,
THE TENTH SERMON, PREACHED ON PART OF the 44. verse of the 13 ▪ Chapter according to Saint Matthew. MATTH. 13. vers. 44. Againe, the kingdome of heauen is like vnto a treasure hid in the fielde, which when a man hath found, he hideth it,
THE TENTH SERMON, PREACHED ON PART OF the 44. verse of the 13 ▪ Chapter according to Saint Matthew. MATTHEW. 13. vers. 44. Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hid in the field, which when a man hath found, he Hideth it,
and thinke themselues most farre off from offending God, then Sathan commeth like an Angell of light, seeking by this meanes to deceiue them, that in well doing they should please themselues ouermuch, and so displease God;
and think themselves most Far off from offending God, then Sathan comes like an Angel of Light, seeking by this means to deceive them, that in well doing they should please themselves overmuch, and so displease God;
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finally could not all his giftes and graces which were in him aboundantly beate downe and cure this pride and arrogancie of the spirit in him? Who therefore,
finally could not all his Gifts and graces which were in him abundantly beat down and cure this pride and arrogancy of the Spirit in him? Who Therefore,
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Who or what man was more in taking paines than the Apostle Paul? Who went through more perils for the testimonie of Christs truth? Who was more zealous in aduancing the Gospell of Christ Iesus? Could not all the Apostles watchings, all his fastings, his dangers, his continuall prayers:
Who or what man was more in taking pains than the Apostle Paul? Who went through more perils for the testimony of Christ truth? Who was more zealous in advancing the Gospel of christ Iesus? Could not all the Apostles watchings, all his Fastings, his dangers, his continual Prayers:
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2. Cor. 12. 7. Least I should be exalted out of measure through the aboundance of our reuelations, there was giuen vnto mee a pricke in the flesh, the messenger of Sathan, to buffet mee,
2. Cor. 12. 7. lest I should be exalted out of measure through the abundance of our revelations, there was given unto me a prick in the Flesh, the Messenger of Sathan, to buffet me,
or else that filthy fountaine will grow vp still, and they shall see that it will so worke with them, that euen (if Sathan were away and should doe nothing) it would pull and draw them from God,
or Else that filthy fountain will grow up still, and they shall see that it will so work with them, that even (if Sathan were away and should do nothing) it would pull and draw them from God,
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then they are fed with the bread of aduersitie and affliction, and therefore the Apostle viewing the miserie wherein he was by nature, in the type of a true regenerate man saith, O wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer me from the body of this death? Here he crieth out against himselfe from the truth of his heart,
then they Are fed with the bred of adversity and affliction, and Therefore the Apostle viewing the misery wherein he was by nature, in the type of a true regenerate man Says, Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from the body of this death? Here he cries out against himself from the truth of his heart,
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neither must we be as the Philosophers, whose reason fighteth with their appetite, but we must fight both with reason and appetite, we must be as new creatures borne againe,
neither must we be as the Philosophers, whose reason fights with their appetite, but we must fight both with reason and appetite, we must be as new creatures born again,
Wherefore we cannot serue God & the world, for there is such a contrarietie and a fight betweene them, that vntill we reiect & forsake the world, we can neither serue God aright,
Wherefore we cannot serve God & the world, for there is such a contrariety and a fight between them, that until we reject & forsake the world, we can neither serve God aright,
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Concerning the former, to wit, grosse outward, they must bee parted withall and sold, for this saying is true both in religion and in manners, No man can serue two masters, &c. If Baal be God then we must follow him, we must not be luke-warme, hot & cold,
Concerning the former, to wit, gross outward, they must be parted withal and sold, for this saying is true both in Religion and in manners, No man can serve two Masters, etc. If Baal be God then we must follow him, we must not be lukewarm, hight & cold,
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and in themselues simply sinfull, or else such as are sinfull in respect of circumstances: those which of themselues are simply sinfull, are of two sorts, either grosse outward sins,
and in themselves simply sinful, or Else such as Are sinful in respect of Circumstances: those which of themselves Are simply sinful, Are of two sorts, either gross outward Sins,
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So except the children of God doe keepe downe their naturall corruption, although they offend not as the reprobate and wicked, in monstrous sinnes against God,
So except the children of God do keep down their natural corruption, although they offend not as the Reprobate and wicked, in monstrous Sins against God,
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and although we cānot altogether blot out this our naturall corruption, yet the righteousnesse of Christ may be so resident and dwell in vs, that it shall not onely keepe vs from grosse outward outrages and offences,
and although we cannot altogether blot out this our natural corruption, yet the righteousness of christ may be so resident and dwell in us, that it shall not only keep us from gross outward outrages and offences,
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but these are not the kingdome, but the meanes to bring vs thereunto, as is euident by Esay 52. vers 14. the which afterward is repeated and applied vnto this end of the Apostle Paul, Rom. the 15. and 21. verse:
but these Are not the Kingdom, but the means to bring us thereunto, as is evident by Isaiah 52. vers 14. the which afterwards is repeated and applied unto this end of the Apostle Paul, Rom. the 15. and 21. verse:
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And that the kingdome of God consisteth partly of all the graces of the spirit proceeding from this meanes, it is euident by the 2. of Peter the 1. and 4. verse, &c. Therefore giue all diligence thereunto, ioyne vertue with faith,
And that the Kingdom of God Consisteth partly of all the graces of the Spirit proceeding from this means, it is evident by the 2. of Peter the 1. and 4. verse, etc. Therefore give all diligence thereunto, join virtue with faith,
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He which taketh not possession of it in this life, shall neuer possesse it in the life to come, none shall rise and raigne with Christ, which doth not with him here crucifie himselfe and rise from sinne on earth:
He which Takes not possession of it in this life, shall never possess it in the life to come, none shall rise and Reign with christ, which does not with him Here crucify himself and rise from sin on earth:
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The righteousnesse of Christ Iesus, with the peace of conscience, ioy in the holy Ghost, vertue, faith, knowledge, temperance, patience, godlinesse, brotherly kindnes, loue, &c. these bee sure gages, seales,
The righteousness of christ Iesus, with the peace of conscience, joy in the holy Ghost, virtue, faith, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, love, etc. these be sure gages, Seals,
Therefore this being so great and inestimable a treasure, is highly to be esteemed of vs. Haue we this treasure? then wee neede not to esteeme of all other things.
Therefore this being so great and inestimable a treasure, is highly to be esteemed of us Have we this treasure? then we need not to esteem of all other things.
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Wherefore euery one must know this, that they onely haue this treasure, whose hearts are set on the kingdome of God, they are the neerest vnto saluation, whose hearts are set on the Word and doctrine of saluation, who can say from the bottome of their hearts with the man of God Dauid, This one thing (O Lord) haue I desired, and that I will require,
Wherefore every one must know this, that they only have this treasure, whose hearts Are Set on the Kingdom of God, they Are the nearest unto salvation, whose hearts Are Set on the Word and Doctrine of salvation, who can say from the bottom of their hearts with the man of God David, This one thing (Oh Lord) have I desired, and that I will require,
By them we are brought into Gods house to behold his face, and to enioy his mercies? Why then (will some say) is the preaching of the Word the gates of Heauen? are the preachers of the Word the porters of these gates? If this be such a treasure,
By them we Are brought into God's house to behold his face, and to enjoy his Mercies? Why then (will Some say) is the preaching of the Word the gates of Heaven? Are the Preachers of the Word the porters of these gates? If this be such a treasure,
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why is not the Word more preached? why is it not more esteemed? Are the graces of the spirit of heauen in earth? are they our entranee into heauen? how then is it that they are not longed after? Why doe not men make more account of them? Surely our Sauiour Christ teacheth his children to meete with this obiection,
why is not the Word more preached? why is it not more esteemed? are the graces of the Spirit of heaven in earth? Are they our entranee into heaven? how then is it that they Are not longed After? Why do not men make more account of them? Surely our Saviour christ Teaches his children to meet with this objection,
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and who would thinke that in a mortall man like my selfe should be hidden the treasure of heauen and earth? Who would thinke that by the preaching of a sillie poore man, Iesus Christ with all his treasure should be offered vnto vs? Who would thinke that in the creatures of Bread and Wine and Water, were hid the seales and pledges of the kingdome of heauen? These be treasures indeede, but they are hidden.
and who would think that in a Mortal man like my self should be hidden the treasure of heaven and earth? Who would think that by the preaching of a silly poor man, Iesus christ with all his treasure should be offered unto us? Who would think that in the creatures of Bred and Wine and Water, were hid the Seals and pledges of the Kingdom of heaven? These be treasures indeed, but they Are hidden.
The which prophecie is also repeated againe of Christ, Iohn the 12: and also of S. Paul, Rom 10. 16. But answere may be made hereunto, euen they, who are transformed into the image of Christ.
The which prophecy is also repeated again of christ, John the 12: and also of S. Paul, Rom 10. 16. But answer may be made hereunto, even they, who Are transformed into the image of christ.
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and therefore in this sense the word doth not agree with a treasure, which when a man hath found, he hideth to this end, that none else should finde it,
and Therefore in this sense the word does not agree with a treasure, which when a man hath found, he Hideth to this end, that none Else should find it,
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as that he suspecteth himselfe whether it be so or no, hee is afeard least he hath not found it and therefore he searcheth more neerely into it againe,
as that he suspects himself whither it be so or no, he is afeard lest he hath not found it and Therefore he Searches more nearly into it again,
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and euen so it is with the spirituall kingdome of God, for when it pleaseth God to worke in the heart of his people, by the ministerie of his word, to feele their saluation in Christ Iesus, by & by there ariseth a kind of feare in their hearts,
and even so it is with the spiritual Kingdom of God, for when it Pleases God to work in the heart of his people, by the Ministry of his word, to feel their salvation in christ Iesus, by & by there arises a kind of Fear in their hearts,
least they be missed by seeking the way to saluatiō, or hauing found the way, they are afraide least they should lose it againe, they are full of doubts that they continually striue to come to a greater assurance therof.
lest they be missed by seeking the Way to salvation, or having found the Way, they Are afraid lest they should loose it again, they Are full of doubts that they continually strive to come to a greater assurance thereof.
and incline t•••e heart to vnderstanding; when wisedome entreth thy heart, and knowledge delighteth thy soule, then shall counsaile preserue thee, and vnderstanding shall keepe thee.
and incline t•••e heart to understanding; when Wisdom entereth thy heart, and knowledge delights thy soul, then shall counsel preserve thee, and understanding shall keep thee.
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Where wee see that the holy Ghost giueth this precept vnto the children of God, that they labour so for the word that it be hidden in their hearts, they must labour to haue their hearts whol•e to prossesse the word,
Where we see that the holy Ghost gives this precept unto the children of God, that they labour so for the word that it be hidden in their hearts, they must labour to have their hearts whol•e to prossesse the word,
for the minde of man it may be deceiued, but the heart cannot, if the heart bee once throughly possessed of the word, it cannot easily be depriued of it.
for the mind of man it may be deceived, but the heart cannot, if the heart be once thoroughly possessed of the word, it cannot Easily be deprived of it.
This sheweth that all goodnesse cōmeth of the free grace and mercie of God, but to this end doth God manifest himselfe to them that sought him not, that men when God hath once found them, should then seeke after him,
This shows that all Goodness comes of the free grace and mercy of God, but to this end does God manifest himself to them that sought him not, that men when God hath once found them, should then seek After him,
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neither doe they desire to haue Christ transfigured in the mount, but themselues to bee transformed into new men, that they might grow vp in righteousnesse, from strength to strength, and from faith to faith.
neither do they desire to have christ transfigured in the mount, but themselves to be transformed into new men, that they might grow up in righteousness, from strength to strength, and from faith to faith.
O how ioyfull are they in hearing the word, hauing felt comfort in it? such feruencie of spirit is in them, to heare the preaching of the word, being so precious vnto them, they delight in the Sacraments, finding confirmation of faith and strength by them:
Oh how joyful Are they in hearing the word, having felt Comfort in it? such fervency of Spirit is in them, to hear the preaching of the word, being so precious unto them, they delight in the Sacraments, finding confirmation of faith and strength by them:
For by experience I haue knowne and tried some, which in the beginning of their profession haue been zealous, haue taken pleasure in the word of God, haue felt some comfort in the word,
For by experience I have known and tried Some, which in the beginning of their profession have been zealous, have taken pleasure in the word of God, have felt Some Comfort in the word,
They haue distributed to the poore, and haue had many other graces, yet when they looked for the vertue and power and effect which the word should haue wrought in their hearts, it was not in them,
They have distributed to the poor, and have had many other graces, yet when they looked for the virtue and power and Effect which the word should have wrought in their hearts, it was not in them,
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yet let them assure them of this, that be they whosoeuer they are, at one time or other they shall feele this mightie power of the spirit of God in them to quicken them vp.
yet let them assure them of this, that be they whosoever they Are, At one time or other they shall feel this mighty power of the Spirit of God in them to quicken them up.
It is requisite therefore for them to knowe how this commeth, and what the remedie thereof is, that so they might finde out the way to the attaining of it.
It is requisite Therefore for them to know how this comes, and what the remedy thereof is, that so they might find out the Way to the attaining of it.
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but when as yet notwithstanding these mercies are increased not in faith, in repentance and godly obedience vnto the lawes of God ▪ he still vseth vs as children,
but when as yet notwithstanding these Mercies Are increased not in faith, in Repentance and godly Obedience unto the laws of God ▪ he still uses us as children,
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God hee gaue vs those things which were profitable for vs, before we knocked, to the intent that receiuing them at his hand we might hereafter learne to knocke for them:
God he gave us those things which were profitable for us, before we knocked, to the intent that receiving them At his hand we might hereafter Learn to knock for them:
& not glorified him as we should, seeing we haue been barren in goodnesse ▪ & haue not brought foorth fruites of repentance worthie the Gospell ▪ is it not now good for vs, that the Lord should deale somewhat sharply with vs? is it not meete that now the Lord should take his blessing from vs,
& not glorified him as we should, seeing we have been barren in Goodness ▪ & have not brought forth fruits of Repentance worthy the Gospel ▪ is it not now good for us, that the Lord should deal somewhat sharply with us? is it not meet that now the Lord should take his blessing from us,
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and when the beholding of it doth doevs much harme? If God shall now deale somewhat more strictly with vs, it is to the intent that wee might the better learne to doe our duties:
and when the beholding of it does doevs much harm? If God shall now deal somewhat more strictly with us, it is to the intent that we might the better Learn to do our duties:
for surely now wee are not in our nonage, but euen come to yeeres of discretion, wee must not therefore looke still to bee dealt withall as yong children:
for surely now we Are not in our nonage, but even come to Years of discretion, we must not Therefore look still to be dealt withal as young children:
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we must seeke earnestly, and then I dare bee bold to say, that the graces of God which now seeme in some sort to be withdrawne from vs, shall be restored vnto vs in as great measure as euer they were before.
we must seek earnestly, and then I Dare be bold to say, that the graces of God which now seem in Some sort to be withdrawn from us, shall be restored unto us in as great measure as ever they were before.
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yea let euery one prouoke himselfe to this, for the kingdome of heauen from the time of Iohn Baptist vnto Christ suffered violence, and must suffer violence vntill the end of the world.
yea let every one provoke himself to this, for the Kingdom of heaven from the time of John Baptist unto christ suffered violence, and must suffer violence until the end of the world.
and boldnesse in good things, loue, meekenesse, patience, and such like fruites of the spirit, wee are to know that this is for want of fasting, praying, knocking, seeking,
and boldness in good things, love, meekness, patience, and such like fruits of the Spirit, we Are to know that this is for want of fasting, praying, knocking, seeking,
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The man of God saith in Psalme 1•9 the ninth part, and the 72. verse of the Psalme, The law of thy mouth, O Lord, is better than thousands of gold or siluer.
The man of God Says in Psalm 1•9 the ninth part, and the 72. verse of the Psalm, The law of thy Mouth, Oh Lord, is better than thousands of gold or silver.
than thousands of gold and siluer. And in the sixteenth part of the same Psalme, verse the •. I loue thy commandements (saith he) aboue gold, yea aboue most fine gold.
than thousands of gold and silver. And in the sixteenth part of the same Psalm, verse the •. I love thy Commandments (Says he) above gold, yea above most fine gold.
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Pleasures breede ioy, profits breede ioy, honour and glorie breede ioy, by a good haruest, with increase of Wine and Oyle commeth pleasure, by riches as gold and siluer ariseth profit, by victorie conquest and spoyle of the enemie, honour and glorie is gotten.
Pleasures breed joy, profits breed joy, honour and glory breed joy, by a good harvest, with increase of Wine and Oil comes pleasure, by riches as gold and silver arises profit, by victory conquest and spoil of the enemy, honour and glory is got.
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is it not more than to possesse much gold and siluer? What greater ioy can be than to be perswaded of the loue of God in Christ Iesus? the eye hath not seene,
is it not more than to possess much gold and silver? What greater joy can be than to be persuaded of the love of God in christ Iesus? the eye hath not seen,
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To liue and remaine for euer with God the Father, the Sonne, and the holy Spirit in eternall glorie, is not this better than thousands of gold & siluer? To subdue Satan,
To live and remain for ever with God the Father, the Son, and the holy Spirit in Eternal glory, is not this better than thousands of gold & silver? To subdue Satan,
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sin, the world, the Diuell, and the torments of hel, is not this a great victorie and a great ioy? yea is it not greater than the triumph ouer our bodily enemies? to remaine eternally in the glorie of God, of Christ Iesus, the Spirit and the holy Angels;
since, the world, the devil, and the torments of hell, is not this a great victory and a great joy? yea is it not greater than the triumph over our bodily enemies? to remain eternally in the glory of God, of christ Iesus, the Spirit and the holy Angels;
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Now euery one the greater treasure that hee findeth the more hee doth reioyce, and so euerie one the neerer that hee draweth vnto saluation, the more ioyfull and glad he is.
Now every one the greater treasure that he finds the more he does rejoice, and so every one the nearer that he draws unto salvation, the more joyful and glad he is.
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This ioy is not in all the children of God alike, God he doth sometime hide his louing coūtenance from them, some times he giueth comfort, and sometimes againe more sorrow.
This joy is not in all the children of God alike, God he does sometime hide his loving countenance from them, Some times he gives Comfort, and sometime again more sorrow.
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There is a ioy in the wicked in hearing of Gods word, but it hauing but a small crust of the earth to nourish it, it withereth quickly away and remaineth but for a time,
There is a joy in the wicked in hearing of God's word, but it having but a small crust of the earth to nourish it, it withereth quickly away and remains but for a time,
but the heart and affection being roote in goodnesse, it can neuer change it. For although there be sorrow in thy heart in the euening and for a season,
but the heart and affection being root in Goodness, it can never change it. For although there be sorrow in thy heart in the evening and for a season,
THe whole scope, and drift of the holy Ghost in this place, is to shewe that the word of God is to the children of God, more deare than heauen and earth,
THe Whole scope, and drift of the holy Ghost in this place, is to show that the word of God is to the children of God, more deer than heaven and earth,
The kingdome of heauen is also taken for the entrance which Gods children haue into Gods kingdome, in this world, which is of two sorts, partly of the meanes whereby God offereth his kingdome vnto them,
The Kingdom of heaven is also taken for the Entrance which God's children have into God's Kingdom, in this world, which is of two sorts, partly of the means whereby God Offereth his Kingdom unto them,
For proofe that it consisteth of the graces offered by the meanes, we reade that Iacob Genesis the 28. when hee saw the vision of God and the Angels ascending,
For proof that it Consisteth of the graces offered by the means, we read that Iacob Genesis the 28. when he saw the vision of God and the Angels ascending,
And that it is of the meanes, it appeareth by the 16. chapter of Matthew, where our Sauiour Christ saith vnto Peter, And vnto thee will I giue the keyes of the kingdome of heauen-and whatsoeuer thou shalt binde on earth, shall be bound in heauen,
And that it is of the means, it appears by the 16. chapter of Matthew, where our Saviour christ Says unto Peter, And unto thee will I give the keys of the Kingdom of heavenand whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven,
& therefore vnto the Ministers also are committed the keyes of the kingdome of heauen, and they are the porters of the kingdome of heauen, as the Apostles were.
& Therefore unto the Ministers also Are committed the keys of the Kingdom of heaven, and they Are the porters of the Kingdom of heaven, as the Apostles were.
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And in the 10. of Luke the 10. and 11. verses, our Sauiour Christ biddeth his Disciples to goe and preach: but if they will not receiue you, goe your waies out of the streetes of those cities and townes,
And in the 10. of Luke the 10. and 11. Verses, our Saviour christ bids his Disciples to go and preach: but if they will not receive you, go your ways out of the streets of those cities and Towns,
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loe here, and loe there, for the kingdome of God behold it is among you. And here wee must beware of these translations who haue it thus translated, the kingdome of God is within you:
lo Here, and lo there, for the Kingdom of God behold it is among you. And Here we must beware of these Translations who have it thus translated, the Kingdom of God is within you:
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but rather doe thus thinke with themselues according to the manner of men, what is the reason why we should doe this? or why we should doe that? why we should lose our wiues, children, goods,
but rather do thus think with themselves according to the manner of men, what is the reason why we should do this? or why we should do that? why we should loose our wives, children, goods,
yea so strong as they shall carrie his reason & iudgement headlong. Here then ariseth a greater fight than before, before the affections can be ouercome:
yea so strong as they shall carry his reason & judgement headlong. Here then arises a greater fight than before, before the affections can be overcome:
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when as therefore the Lord hath brought vs vnto a low •bbe, we must take heede that we be •o shifters ▪ For when by a simple and godly liuing many cannot thriue and prosper in this world,
when as Therefore the Lord hath brought us unto a low •bbe, we must take heed that we be •o shifters ▪ For when by a simple and godly living many cannot thrive and prosper in this world,
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Likewise when a man must fight with banishment, losse of friends, or such like, then the anguish which ari•eth thereof, it draweth from him many bitter sighes and deepe groanes,
Likewise when a man must fight with banishment, loss of Friends, or such like, then the anguish which ari•eth thereof, it draws from him many bitter sighs and deep groans,
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or which is outward (for whether it be inward or outward it will serue his turne) as it is in Ephes. the 6. He is spirituall wick•dnesses in heauenly things, he is a spirituall enemie,
or which is outward (for whither it be inward or outward it will serve his turn) as it is in Ephesians the 6. He is spiritual wick•dnesses in heavenly things, he is a spiritual enemy,
then like a spirituall enemie he commeth to intoxicate thine affections, and moueth thee sometimes with losses, sometimes with profit, sometimes with pleasures, sometimes with ioy, sometimes with sorrow;
then like a spiritual enemy he comes to intoxicate thine affections, and moves thee sometime with losses, sometime with profit, sometime with pleasures, sometime with joy, sometime with sorrow;
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And for this cause was it that the Church in Baptisme did appoint that euery one should euen then prepare himselfe to fight with the Diuell, with the world, his owne affections,
And for this cause was it that the Church in Baptism did appoint that every one should even then prepare himself to fight with the devil, with the world, his own affections,
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because he looketh not vnto the charges thereof, then what will bee saide of him? Behold the foolish builder, loe the vnwise souldier; and is not this a great reproch? Satan shall laugh at vs herein.
Because he looks not unto the charges thereof, then what will be said of him? Behold the foolish builder, lo the unwise soldier; and is not this a great reproach? Satan shall laugh At us herein.
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and by that meanes, but fewe continue stedfast in it vnto the end ▪ Hence it commeth to passe, that so many being grounded in the pleasure of this life, swell in ambition,
and by that means, but few continue steadfast in it unto the end ▪ Hence it comes to pass, that so many being grounded in the pleasure of this life, swell in ambition,
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and some are either carried away with grieuous errors, or else with Idolatrie, because they doe not consider that Satan is a spirituall wickednesse in heauenly things:
and Some Are either carried away with grievous errors, or Else with Idolatry, Because they do not Consider that Satan is a spiritual wickedness in heavenly things:
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and if he had not been grounded on the rocke before, hee had vtterly ••scaried, otherwise hee maketh vs to be ouer circumspect and warie in this behalfe,
and if he had not been grounded on the rock before, he had utterly ••scaried, otherwise he makes us to be over circumspect and wary in this behalf,
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Againe, if he see that thou makest a conscience to offend the Lord, then hee will set before thee the waight of thy sinnes and the great dangers that thou art in, that thereby hee may moue thee to despaire:
Again, if he see that thou Makest a conscience to offend the Lord, then he will Set before thee the weight of thy Sins and the great dangers that thou art in, that thereby he may move thee to despair:
but if hee perceiue that thou art carelesse in off•nding God, then will he set before thee the mercies of God, that thereby thou maist presume ▪ O most perilous temptation,
but if he perceive that thou art careless in off•nding God, then will he Set before thee the Mercies of God, that thereby thou Mayest presume ▪ Oh most perilous temptation,
then I shall bee plunged into extreame sorrow and griefe and brought into melancholie, o• I shall neuer be mine owne man, I cannot begge, I cannot abide (for the words sake) to lose my country, my wife, children,
then I shall be plunged into extreme sorrow and grief and brought into melancholy, o• I shall never be mine own man, I cannot beg, I cannot abide (for the words sake) to loose my country, my wife, children,
and this is also a most perilous temptation Thus the diuell by one meanes or other goeth about to deceiue vs, either he maketh vs to thinke that the way is not dangerous,
and this is also a most perilous temptation Thus the Devil by one means or other Goes about to deceive us, either he makes us to think that the Way is not dangerous,
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& weapons vnto vs and he will get the victorie for vs. The great and heauie iudgements of God against sinners, let vs set before our eyes, the comfortable sayings of the holie Scriptures, as this: Esay •1.
& weapons unto us and he will get the victory for us The great and heavy Judgments of God against Sinners, let us Set before our eyes, the comfortable sayings of the holy Scriptures, as this: Isaiah •1.
and as sauage as a wolfe, or also if wee relie vpon Christ Iesus, he is able to turne the hearts of the cruel•st to pitie vs. Thou must beleeue that Christ by his mightie power hath begotten the a•ew ▪ and hath deliuered thee as it were out of the mouth of the Lion,
and as savage as a wolf, or also if we rely upon christ Iesus, he is able to turn the hearts of the cruel•st to pity us Thou must believe that christ by his mighty power hath begotten the a•ew ▪ and hath Delivered thee as it were out of the Mouth of the lion,
but when Christ Iesus shall be the mightie worke of his spirit truly touch the heart of Zacheus, hee can make him willingly to giue halfe of his goods vnto the poore,
but when christ Iesus shall be the mighty work of his Spirit truly touch the heart of Zacchaeus, he can make him willingly to give half of his goods unto the poor,
Neither Fornicators, nor Adulterers, nor Idolaters, nor Wantons, nor Buggerers, nor Theeues, nor Couetous men, nor Drunkards, nor Railers, nor Extortioners shall inherit the kingdome of God.
Neither Fornicators, nor Adulterers, nor Idolaters, nor Wantons, nor Buggers, nor Thieves, nor Covetous men, nor Drunkards, nor Railers, nor Extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God.
Why therefore shouldest thou lay before thee the difficulties of ouercomming Sathan, that thou shouldest therefore despaire in the mercies of God? Why should any of vs thinke that wee are not able to ouercome our owne lusts when Christ Iesus standeth for vs,
Why Therefore Shouldst thou lay before thee the difficulties of overcoming Sathan, that thou Shouldst Therefore despair in the Mercies of God? Why should any of us think that we Are not able to overcome our own Lustiest when christ Iesus Stands for us,
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neither is this conflict as the passion of anger, which endureth but for a moment, but this combat against affections is to be taken in hand diuers and sundrie times,
neither is this conflict as the passion of anger, which Endureth but for a moment, but this combat against affections is to be taken in hand diverse and sundry times,
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Now for a man not onely to be greatly chargeable, but also to haue great troubles, many battels betwixt the flesh and the spirit, this is a sore and a great temptation, thou must fight with all thy affections, with thine owne reason, thou must be prepared to fight with fleshly ioy, Loue, Feare, sorrow, Anger, Meekenesse, Softnesse:
Now for a man not only to be greatly chargeable, but also to have great Troubles, many battles betwixt the Flesh and the Spirit, this is a soar and a great temptation, thou must fight with all thy affections, with thine own reason, thou must be prepared to fight with fleshly joy, Love, fear, sorrow, Anger, Meekness, Softness:
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I tell you in the houre of death, in the day of iudgement, in persecutions, in trials, in banishments, many shall see and know that they haue deceiued themselues,
I tell you in the hour of death, in the day of judgement, in persecutions, in trials, in banishments, many shall see and know that they have deceived themselves,
Finally, it is a most painfull way to passe, and many there be which deceiue themselues, entring into it without preconsideration either of cost or paines.
Finally, it is a most painful Way to pass, and many there be which deceive themselves, entering into it without preconsideration either of cost or pains.
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For before thou canst attaine vnto it, thou must trauaile in heart and in soule, with weeping, with sighing, with much fasting, with prayer, with watching, with meditation of the word of God,
For before thou Canst attain unto it, thou must travail in heart and in soul, with weeping, with sighing, with much fasting, with prayer, with watching, with meditation of the word of God,
and of banishment, the losse of thy wife, goods, lands, friends, parents, children, yea and peraduenture also it will cost thee the losse of thine owne heart blood:
and of banishment, the loss of thy wife, goods, Lands, Friends, Parents, children, yea and Peradventure also it will cost thee the loss of thine own heart blood:
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I tell you it is no small thing, it must cost him the losse of all the pleasures and delights of this world, it must cost thee the forgoing of all thy lusts, the losse of riches, of libertie,
I tell you it is no small thing, it must cost him the loss of all the pleasures and delights of this world, it must cost thee the foregoing of all thy Lustiest, the loss of riches, of liberty,
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Whosoeuer therefore will auoide a most dangerous and desperate estate at his death, whosoeuer he or she be which will goe on vnto this building, must forecast and premeditate before hand, what it must cost him, he must deeply consider with himselfe what his saluation and the kingdome of heauen will cost him;
Whosoever Therefore will avoid a most dangerous and desperate estate At his death, whosoever he or she be which will go on unto this building, must forecast and premeditate before hand, what it must cost him, he must deeply Consider with himself what his salvation and the Kingdom of heaven will cost him;
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because they make no account thereof before hand, they neuer thought that the profession of Christianitie would be so costly vnto them, they neuer thought it would be so chargeable a matter.
Because they make no account thereof before hand, they never Thought that the profession of Christianity would be so costly unto them, they never Thought it would be so chargeable a matter.
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and to goe through withall, are faine to their shame to seeke truce, so alas many begin to build and make an entrance into Christianitie with a great and faire shew at the first,
and to go through withal, Are feign to their shame to seek truce, so alas many begin to built and make an Entrance into Christianity with a great and fair show At the First,
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so let no man deceiue himselfe with a vaine perswasion, that he shall inherit the kingdome of heauen, when he laboureth not with might and maine to come there.
so let no man deceive himself with a vain persuasion, that he shall inherit the Kingdom of heaven, when he Laboureth not with might and main to come there.
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This building and fighting was shadowed out in the rearing vp of the materiall walles of the temple of Ierusalem, which when the Iewes did build, they wrought with one hand,
This building and fighting was shadowed out in the rearing up of the material walls of the temple of Ierusalem, which when the Iewes did built, they wrought with one hand,
We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, and against earthly gouernours, the princes of the darknesse of this world, against spirituall wickednesses in heauenly things:
We wrestle not against Flesh and blood, but against principalities and Powers, and against earthly Governors, the Princes of the darkness of this world, against spiritual Wickednesses in heavenly things:
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And in verse the 16. By whom all the bodie being coupled and knit together, by euery ioynt for the furniture thereof (according to the effectuall power which is in the measure of euery part) receiueth increase of the bodie,
And in verse the 16. By whom all the body being coupled and knit together, by every joint for the furniture thereof (according to the effectual power which is in the measure of every part) receiveth increase of the body,
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There is no similitude in the Scriptures vsed more often than the similitude of building, which often is englished by this word Edifying. Of this building mention is made 1 ▪ Cor. 3. where the people of God are called the Building of God, and the Apostles the Builders: so likewise in Ephes. chap. 2. verse. 20. 21. 22. And are built vpon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Iesus Christ himselfe being the head corner stone, in whom all the building coupled together groweth into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom yee are also built together to be the habitation of God by the spirit.
There is no similitude in the Scriptures used more often than the similitude of building, which often is englished by this word Edifying. Of this building mention is made 1 ▪ Cor. 3. where the people of God Are called the Building of God, and the Apostles the Builders: so likewise in Ephesians chap. 2. verse. 20. 21. 22. And Are built upon the Foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Iesus christ himself being the head corner stone, in whom all the building coupled together grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom ye Are also built together to be the habitation of God by the Spirit.
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least afterward to his great shame (for so it may be gathered by the circumstances) he may be constrai•ed to send an •mbassege vnto him and to desire conditions of peace.
lest afterwards to his great shame (for so it may be gathered by the Circumstances) he may be constrai•ed to send an •mbassege unto him and to desire conditions of peace.
What King going to warre against another King, sitteth not downe first and taketh counsell whether he be able with tenne thousand to meete him which commeth against him with twentie thousand,
What King going to war against Another King, Sitteth not down First and Takes counsel whither he be able with tenne thousand to meet him which comes against him with twentie thousand,
For the first, he saith, Which of you minding to build a tower, sitteth not downe first and counteth the cost whether hee hath sufficient to performe it,
For the First, he Says, Which of you minding to built a tower, Sitteth not down First and counteth the cost whither he hath sufficient to perform it,
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when God offereth such a worthie treasure vnto them, then they are to search into their hearts throughly and diligently to cast before hand, what lets, impediments and hindrances there may be, what that is which they seeke for, what cost and labour they are to bestow vpon it,
when God Offereth such a worthy treasure unto them, then they Are to search into their hearts thoroughly and diligently to cast before hand, what lets, impediments and hindrances there may be, what that is which they seek for, what cost and labour they Are to bestow upon it,
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for when a man hath found a treasure, hee goeth about to buy the field: or when one is about to vndertake any other thing of great waight or importance,
for when a man hath found a treasure, he Goes about to buy the field: or when one is about to undertake any other thing of great weight or importance,
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great is the ioy of spoyles, of victorie and glorie, gotten by victorie and spoyles, but greater is the ioy of a true Christian in the mercies of the Lord.
great is the joy of spoils, of victory and glory, got by victory and spoils, but greater is the joy of a true Christian in the Mercies of the Lord.
The man that findeth a treasure, hath a ioy suddenly arising in his minde, but by and by he doubteth of himselfe whether he hath found a treasure indeede or no:
The man that finds a treasure, hath a joy suddenly arising in his mind, but by and by he doubteth of himself whither he hath found a treasure indeed or no:
but now whether for omission of duties, correction of our sinnes, or triall of our patience, it pleaseth him to withdraw his merciful countenance from vs,
but now whither for omission of duties, correction of our Sins, or trial of our patience, it Pleases him to withdraw his merciful countenance from us,
And euen so the Lord at the first beginning of our regeneration, he offered his graces most plentifully vnto vs, he sent his watchmen to call vs vnto him:
And even so the Lord At the First beginning of our regeneration, he offered his graces most plentifully unto us, he sent his watchmen to call us unto him:
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for it hath pleased the Lord to deale with vs as parents deale with their young children, who when their children be tender, they put the teate into their mouthes, put on their cloaths vpon their backes, and feede them with milke:
for it hath pleased the Lord to deal with us as Parents deal with their young children, who when their children be tender, they put the teat into their mouths, put on their clothes upon their backs, and feed them with milk:
Lord (saith the Prophet Esay) who will beleeue our report, or to whom is the arme of the Lord reuealed? Wee shewed that treasures are found before they bee sought for,
Lord (Says the Prophet Isaiah) who will believe our report, or to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed? we showed that treasures Are found before they be sought for,
for who so will bee made partaker of the kingdome of heauen, must here wholie addict himselfe to seeke the kingdome of heauen, euerie one therefore is to make great account of the word of God, which is the meanes to leade vs to this kingdome, that so he may be assured that he hath alreadie departed from death vnto life,
for who so will be made partaker of the Kingdom of heaven, must Here wholly addict himself to seek the Kingdom of heaven, every one Therefore is to make great account of the word of God, which is the means to lead us to this Kingdom, that so he may be assured that he hath already departed from death unto life,
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THE NINTH SERMON, PREACHED ON PART OF the 44. verse of the 13. Chapter according to Saint Matthew. MATTH. 13. vers. 44. And for ioy thereof departeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
THE NINTH SERMON, PREACHED ON PART OF the 44. verse of the 13. Chapter according to Saint Matthew. MATTHEW. 13. vers. 44. And for joy thereof departeth and Selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.
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If the childe resēble his pa rent sin beautie, strength, wit, for the most part naturally, hee is infected with the sins which accompanied those gifts in his parents, as pride, vaine-glory.
If the child resemble his Paul rend since beauty, strength, wit, for the most part naturally, he is infected with the Sins which accompanied those Gifts in his Parents, as pride, vainglory.
Exod. 20. 18. 19. If the Preaching of the word worke not faith in vs we could not beleeue though God spake to vs himselfe, nor if one should come from the dead. Iohn 10. 24 25. 26. 27. 28.
Exod 20. 18. 19. If the Preaching of the word work not faith in us we could not believe though God spoke to us himself, nor if one should come from the dead. John 10. 24 25. 26. 27. 28.
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Hee must p•icke forward the godly to increase in godlinesse ▪ beate downe the obstinate, with the iudgements of God, comfort the penitent with the promises of the Gospell.
He must p•icke forward the godly to increase in godliness ▪ beat down the obstinate, with the Judgments of God, Comfort the penitent with the promises of the Gospel.
He must be circumspect in administring the Sacraments. The minister ought to take account of their faith. The sacrament pertai•••• to •one •••• the faith•••• onely.
He must be circumspect in administering the Sacraments. The minister ought to take account of their faith. The sacrament pertai•••• to •one •••• the faith•••• only.
He must liue a godly life to the example of others, and also to stop their mouths which will be ready to speake euill of the Gospell, if the Minister liue contrary to his doctrine. Titus 2. 7. 8.
He must live a godly life to the Exampl of Others, and also to stop their mouths which will be ready to speak evil of the Gospel, if the Minister live contrary to his Doctrine. Titus 2. 7. 8.
