Can the children of the Mariage-chamber mourne, as long as the Bridegroome is with them? But the daies shall come when the Bridegroome shall he taken from you, and then shall they fast.
Can the children of the Marriage-chamber mourn, as long as the Bridegroom is with them? But the days shall come when the Bridegroom shall he taken from you, and then shall they fast.
BEing entreated to this seruice, my desire was to handle some such Scripture, as might occasion me both to deliuer something agreeable to the cause of our present meeting,
BEing entreated to this service, my desire was to handle Some such Scripture, as might occasion me both to deliver something agreeable to the cause of our present meeting,
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Should I speake nothing of Mariage duties, happely when I had done, it might be said of some, what was this Sermon to the present busines? Should I treat therof only? many (perhaps) might go away with a conceit, that they had heard nothing which did much concerne them.
Should I speak nothing of Marriage duties, happily when I had done, it might be said of Some, what was this Sermon to the present business? Should I Treat thereof only? many (perhaps) might go away with a conceit, that they had herd nothing which did much concern them.
They which haue agreed well together in the Maine, yet haue been exceedingly heated, and (as is said of Paul and Barnabas ) stirred one against the other in the Bye,
They which have agreed well together in the Main, yet have been exceedingly heated, and (as is said of Paul and Barnabas) stirred one against the other in the buy,
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When he perceiued how the Truth grew and preuailed by the vniforme proceedings of Iohn Baptist and Christ, he endeuoured to make a Rent (if it were possible) betwixt them by promoting a question about Fasting. Iohn trayned vp his disciples in much outward strictnesse, the follower;
When he perceived how the Truth grew and prevailed by the uniform proceedings of John Baptist and christ, he endeavoured to make a Rend (if it were possible) betwixt them by promoting a question about Fasting. John trained up his Disciples in much outward strictness, the follower;
The challenge is made something peremptorily in the former verse, Why doe not thy disciples fast? Now my Text is Christs plea for clearing of himselfe,
The challenge is made something peremptorily in the former verse, Why do not thy Disciples fast? Now my Text is Christ plea for clearing of himself,
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will you that I should now stint my Disciples as Iohn doth his? Should I, during the time of this my comfortable presence with them, apply them to this sadder course of fasting? It fitteth not with that plenty of reioycing, which my being among them doth afford.
will you that I should now stint my Disciples as John does his? Should I, during the time of this my comfortable presence with them, apply them to this sadder course of fasting? It fits not with that plenty of rejoicing, which my being among them does afford.
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Indeed there is a time approching, in which I shall bee taken from them, that will be a time of humiliation, then shall they Fast. Thus haue you the state of this Scripture.
Indeed there is a time approaching, in which I shall be taken from them, that will be a time of humiliation, then shall they Fast. Thus have you the state of this Scripture.
Respectiuely to the occasion, I will treat of two particulars. 1. The title of a Bridegroome applyed to Christ. 2. The lawfulnes of reioycing together,
Respectively to the occasion, I will Treat of two particulars. 1. The title of a Bridegroom applied to christ. 2. The lawfulness of rejoicing together,
The Ministers of the Gospell are the Bridegroomes friends , and do beseech, as in Christs steed , they are busied in preparing the Church for one husband, and to present her as a pure virgin vnto Christ .
The Ministers of the Gospel Are the Bridegrooms Friends, and do beseech, as in Christ steed, they Are busied in preparing the Church for one husband, and to present her as a pure Virgae unto christ.
A ioynture is made, Thee shall be an Heire annexed with Christ He sendeth her euer and anon tokens of loue, spirituall blessings in heauenly things , shee shall not bee destitute of any gift .
A jointure is made, Thee shall be an Heir annexed with christ He sends her ever and anon tokens of love, spiritual blessings in heavenly things, she shall not be destitute of any gift.
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Now shee cryeth as the mother of Sisera, Why is his chariot so long, why tary the wheeles of his chariot ? and still beggeth with him by sighes vnexpressable, Returne my welbeloued ,
Now she Cries as the mother of Sisera, Why is his chariot so long, why tarry the wheels of his chariot? and still beggeth with him by sighs unexpressable, Return my well-beloved,
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In seeking of a Church and people to himselfe, what eye hath he caried to nobilitie of birth, to betternes of bloud, to propernesse of person, to exactnesse of beauty, to abundance of wealth, to any manner of outward thing? Hee seeth not as man seeth .
In seeking of a Church and people to himself, what eye hath he carried to Nobilt of birth, to betterness of blood, to properness of person, to exactness of beauty, to abundance of wealth, to any manner of outward thing? He sees not as man sees.
His maine expectation is, that his beloued be all glorious within , that shee be decked inwardly with lowlines of mind , the hid man of the heart is before him a thing much set by .
His main expectation is, that his Beloved be all glorious within, that she be decked inwardly with lowliness of mind, the hid man of the heart is before him a thing much Set by.
Now I demand, shall his example who is the author and finisher of our Faith bee of no value? Should not the same minde bee in vs, which was euen in him ? Should wee not shew forth the vertues of him that hath called vs ? Indeed in true iudgment, that which is to bee desired of a man is his goodnesse .
Now I demand, shall his Exampl who is the author and finisher of our Faith be of no valve? Should not the same mind be in us, which was even in him? Should we not show forth the Virtues of him that hath called us? Indeed in true judgement, that which is to be desired of a man is his Goodness.
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What is beauty without vnderstanding, but as a Iewell of gold in a swines snout ? What benefit to haue a contentious woman with a wide house ? Better to dwell in a corner where one may sit dry,
What is beauty without understanding, but as a Jewel of gold in a Swine snout? What benefit to have a contentious woman with a wide house? Better to dwell in a corner where one may fit dry,
Was Iezabel the better for her paint , or had Ahab any whit the better bargaine in her because shee was the daughter of a King ? Better with Booz to take Ruth from among the gleaners,
Was Jezebel the better for her paint, or had Ahab any whit the better bargain in her Because she was the daughter of a King? Better with Boaz to take Ruth from among the gleaners,
The rule of seeking the kingdome of God first ought to take place in all our vndertakings, especially in Mariage, of which the purpose in Gods ordaining it, is a godly seed :
The Rule of seeking the Kingdom of God First ought to take place in all our undertakings, especially in Marriage, of which the purpose in God's ordaining it, is a godly seed:
and therefore in it, that should chiefly bee intended, by which religion may be furthered. It is not denyed but outward things in matters of wedlock may be looked too.
and Therefore in it, that should chiefly be intended, by which Religion may be furthered. It is not denied but outward things in matters of wedlock may be looked too.
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as with the daughter of a King, himselfe but the son of Ishai the Yeomā &c. It is possible for a man to be either too base or too presumptuous in his choice.
as with the daughter of a King, himself but the son of Jesse the Yeoman etc. It is possible for a man to be either too base or too presumptuous in his choice.
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Besides, the rule of the Scripture, ( Parents lay vp for the children ) bindeth to a care to dispose so of them, that as much as may bee, they may enioy, that more blessed thing, to giue rather than receiue .
Beside, the Rule of the Scripture, (Parents lay up for the children) binds to a care to dispose so of them, that as much as may be, they may enjoy, that more blessed thing, to give rather than receive.
What said Iehu to Ionadab when hee was following his course against the posteritie of Ahab and against Baal, Is thy heart vpright as mine is, then giue me thy hand :
What said Iehu to Ionadab when he was following his course against the posterity of Ahab and against Baal, Is thy heart upright as mine is, then give me thy hand:
how neere the market, the mill, the sand? When heare you this, How neere the Church, or, what Minister in the Parish, or, what good Preacher dwelleth by? Thus is it in this matter also;
how near the market, the mill, the sand? When hear you this, How near the Church, or, what Minister in the Parish, or, what good Preacher dwells by? Thus is it in this matter also;
thus it runneth, what portion, what ioynture, how much money in hand, what securitie for the rest? Not a word, how for religion, what knowledge of God,
thus it Runneth, what portion, what jointure, how much money in hand, what security for the rest? Not a word, how for Religion, what knowledge of God,
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how disposed in things that concerne the kingdome of God? Nay, the truth is, men are so violent this way, that scarsely ordinarie naturall contentments are looked vnto as they should:
how disposed in things that concern the Kingdom of God? Nay, the truth is, men Are so violent this Way, that scarcely ordinary natural contentment's Are looked unto as they should:
or that which Achsah, Calebs daughter craued at her mariage, springs aboue and springs beneath , men will loue, they haue their affections at commaund.
or that which Achsah, Calebs daughter craved At her marriage, springs above and springs beneath, men will love, they have their affections At command.
Wanton Dinah, subtle Dalilah, scorning Micholl, gainsaying Zipporah, who were not like to bee entertained vpon these termes? Were shee as obedient as Sarah, as wise as Deborah, as religious as the Shanamite, as deuout as Hannah, as well affected to the word as Lydia, yet shall shee bee thrust out with as much contempt as Thamer was by Ammon, if shee want these .
Wanton Dinah, subtle Delilah, scorning Michael, gainsaying Zipporah, who were not like to be entertained upon these terms? Were she as obedient as Sarah, as wise as Deborah, as religious as the Shulamite, as devout as Hannah, as well affected to the word as Lydia, yet shall she be thrust out with as much contempt as Thamer was by Ammon, if she want these.
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The Athenians desiring to finde out their childrens inclination, that so they might direct them to such callings as they were fit for, would bring them into a roome full of all manner of instruments:
The Athenians desiring to find out their Children's inclination, that so they might Direct them to such callings as they were fit for, would bring them into a room full of all manner of Instruments:
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look therfore what kinde of instrument any one did chuse, and seemed to take delight in, to that calling wherto that instrument belonged, their conclusion was hee was disposed.
look Therefore what kind of Instrument any one did choose, and seemed to take delight in, to that calling whereto that Instrument belonged, their conclusion was he was disposed.
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Now in Christs loue to his Church two things especially deserue note. 1. Bountie (hee withholds nothing which may bee for his Churches good) 2 Perpetuity (he neuer leaueth where he once loueth) I haue loued thee with an euerlasting loue, saith he to his Church:
Now in Christ love to his Church two things especially deserve note. 1. Bounty (he withholds nothing which may be for his Churches good) 2 Perpetuity (he never Leaveth where he once loves) I have loved thee with an everlasting love, Says he to his Church:
What other thing is required when hee is called the Head of the wife but that he should looke out euery way, to protect, to supply, to furnish, to remooue inconueniences, to procure comforts.
What other thing is required when he is called the Head of the wife but that he should look out every Way, to Pact, to supply, to furnish, to remove inconveniences, to procure comforts.
vnlesse it be some hatefull miser is pinching, to himselfe? Now, the necessities of a wife which be to be supplied are of two sorts; either inward or outward.
unless it be Some hateful miser is pinching, to himself? Now, the necessities of a wife which be to be supplied Are of two sorts; either inward or outward.
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Indeed I may say as Lot did in another case, Wherefore els is she come vnder the Husbands roofe ? There must bee mainetenance according to her ranke and that with cheerefulnesse. (Christ leadeth his Church with benefits and that vnsought to);
Indeed I may say as Lot did in Another case, Wherefore Else is she come under the Husbands roof? There must be maintenance according to her rank and that with cheerfulness. (christ leads his Church with benefits and that unsought to);
But if thy wife die in her sinne, through thy default, thy not teaching, thy not admonishing, thy not praying with her and for her, God will require her bloud at thy hands.
But if thy wife die in her sin, through thy default, thy not teaching, thy not admonishing, thy not praying with her and for her, God will require her blood At thy hands.
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Such violent loue is in some in the daies of their first acquaintance, that they scarse can tell what belongs to comlines, which yet in time loath as much,
Such violent love is in Some in the days of their First acquaintance, that they scarce can tell what belongs to comeliness, which yet in time loath as much,
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and to temper himselfe from the ouer-quicke apprehension of euery occasion of distast. His Loue must couer, yea and labour to recouer a multitude of defects.
and to temper himself from the overquick apprehension of every occasion of distaste. His Love must cover, yea and labour to recover a multitude of defects.
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Now lest I should be thought to giue instructions but by halues, a word let me adde touching her to whom the Bridegroomes loue must be thus bountifull, thus perpetuall.
Now lest I should be Thought to give instructions but by halves, a word let me add touching her to whom the Bridegrooms love must be thus bountiful, thus perpetual.
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for out of the freedome to be more cheerefull then vsuall at a Mariage, he iustifieth his course of not binding his disciples to the seuerity of fasting, whiles he was present. The Doctrine is thus.
for out of the freedom to be more cheerful then usual At a Marriage, he Justifieth his course of not binding his Disciples to the severity of fasting, while he was present. The Doctrine is thus.
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It is well knowne that our Sauiour himselfe, being thereunto inuited, afforded his presence at a Mariage feast in Cana of Galile, yea and by his first miracle supplied there the lacke of wine, p a sufficient testimonie of the lawfulnesse of the liberall vse of the creatures of God vpon such an occasion.
It is well known that our Saviour himself, being thereunto invited, afforded his presence At a Marriage feast in Cana of Galilee, yea and by his First miracle supplied there the lack of wine, p a sufficient testimony of the lawfulness of the liberal use of the creatures of God upon such an occasion.
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With this sortes the parable, in which the inuiting & calling of men by the Gospell to the grace of God, is shadowed out by a Mariage-feast, celebrated by a king at the nuptials of his sonne, to which many are entreated .
With this sorts the parable, in which the inviting & calling of men by the Gospel to the grace of God, is shadowed out by a Marriage-feast, celebrated by a King At the nuptials of his son, to which many Are entreated.
Such courses we read in Scriptures vpon like occasions, as Abrahams feast at Isaacks weaning , Iosephs feast at the entertainment of his brethren , the peoples feast after the returne from captiuitie,
Such courses we read in Scriptures upon like occasions, as Abrahams feast At Isaacs weaning, Joseph's feast At the entertainment of his brothers, the peoples feast After the return from captivity,
when the law had been expounded to them, the Iewes feast, vpon their deliuerance from Hamans conspiracy , In the primitiue Church they had Loue-feasts .
when the law had been expounded to them, the Iewes feast, upon their deliverance from Hamans Conspiracy, In the primitive Church they had Love-feasts.
yet we are not bound to do it) but to informe vs heerein out of Gods Word, that we may behaue our selues in things of this nature as Men of knowledge, which is the true seasoning vnto euery course.
yet we Are not bound to do it) but to inform us herein out of God's Word, that we may behave our selves in things of this nature as Men of knowledge, which is the true seasoning unto every course.
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and why? because it is not sanctified vnto him by the Word, hee goeth to it at aduenture, his conscience not hauing any direction and guidance from the Word,
and why? Because it is not sanctified unto him by the Word, he Goes to it At adventure, his conscience not having any direction and guidance from the Word,
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What great euils doe wee finde in Scripture, to haue accompanied some great feastings, where the fear of God hath not beene. At Nabals, drunkennes ; at Abshaloms, murther ;
What great evils doe we find in Scripture, to have accompanied Some great feastings, where the Fear of God hath not been. At Nabal's, Drunkenness; At Absaloms, murder;
Iobs children, the house fell vpon them at their banquet , I say with the Apostle, These things came vnto them for ensamples & were written to admonish vs. To the end therfore our reioycings and feasting at this or the like occasions, may not bee vnlawfull, two things are chiefely to be cared for:
Jobs children, the house fell upon them At their banquet, I say with the Apostle, These things Come unto them for ensamples & were written to admonish us To the end Therefore our rejoicings and feasting At this or the like occasions, may not be unlawful, two things Are chiefly to be cared for:
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Gluttony and Drunkennesse are works of Darkenes , & Take heed lest at any time your harts be oppressed with them, saith our Sauiour There is a woe to those that continue til they be inflamed .
Gluttony and drunkenness Are works of Darkness, & Take heed lest At any time your hearts be oppressed with them, Says our Saviour There is a woe to those that continue till they be inflamed.
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The second thing to be cared for, is that God be not banished out of our thoghts but that stil his presence may be remēbred & his iudgements considered.
The second thing to be cared for, is that God be not banished out of our thoughts but that still his presence may be remembered & his Judgments considered.
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Truth is by such meane, they should be restrained from that which is called mad mirth , otherwise heereby they should be much quickened to an holy reioycing.
Truth is by such mean, they should be restrained from that which is called mad mirth, otherwise hereby they should be much quickened to an holy rejoicing.
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This is that which our sauiour here maintaines that the children of God haue a kind of immunity from mouning and from these straiter exercises of humiliation,
This is that which our Saviour Here maintains that the children of God have a kind of immunity from mouning and from these straiter exercises of humiliation,
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He is either present in body, as he was at the time of speaking these words, with his disciples or after a spirituall maner, concerning which is that promise, Loe I am with you alway,
He is either present in body, as he was At the time of speaking these words, with his Disciples or After a spiritual manner, Concerning which is that promise, Lo I am with you always,
and the euidence which they feel in their soules of Gods fauors? Touching reioycing in the outward means, we haue for example the ioy of the men of Bethshemesh at the restoring of the Arke , the ioy which was in Hierusalem at the reforming of religiō by Hezekia :
and the evidence which they feel in their Souls of God's favors? Touching rejoicing in the outward means, we have for Exampl the joy of the men of Bethshemesh At the restoring of the Ark, the joy which was in Jerusalem At the reforming of Religion by Hezekiah:
Now for reioicing in the inward euidēces of his presence to the soule & spirit, look we vpon Dauid boasting in that ioy of heart, which was giuen him by the Lords lifting vp of his countenance vpon him vpon the Eunuch, going on his way reioicing, because he felt how faith in Christ was wrought in his soule :
Now for rejoicing in the inward evidences of his presence to the soul & Spirit, look we upon David boasting in that joy of heart, which was given him by the lords lifting up of his countenance upon him upon the Eunuch, going on his Way rejoicing, Because he felt how faith in christ was wrought in his soul:
This serueth very effectually to shew, that they are none of the Bridegroomes Friends, which in these euidences of his presence finde so little sweetnes.
This serveth very effectually to show, that they Are none of the Bridegrooms Friends, which in these evidences of his presence find so little sweetness.
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Men reioyce in their wealth, in their gettings, in their health, in their beauty, in their honor, in their belly-cheare, in their gay apparrell, in the pleasures of sinne, in the satisfying of their wretched lusts, in the ouerthrow & fall of their enemies.
Men rejoice in their wealth, in their gettings, in their health, in their beauty, in their honour, in their bellycheer, in their gay apparel, in the pleasures of sin, in the satisfying of their wretched Lustiest, in the overthrow & fallen of their enemies.
But how scarse are they, which vnfainedly reioyce in the liberty of the Gospell, in the freedome of true religion, in the great mercy and goodnes of God, vouchsafing to reueale vnto vs the knowledge of himselfe in Christ Iesus.
But how scarce Are they, which unfeignedly rejoice in the liberty of the Gospel, in the freedom of true Religion, in the great mercy and Goodness of God, vouchsafing to reveal unto us the knowledge of himself in christ Iesus.
for ioy of this inestimable blessing? Christ is a continuall suter to vs, by the Ministry of his word, he doth in it make loue to our soules, he wooeth vs, he beseecheth & entreateth vs to entertaine him, he offreth vnto vs many tokens of heauenly kindnesse, many rich graces to which all the Iewels in the earth are not worthy thy to bee compared.
for joy of this inestimable blessing? christ is a continual suitor to us, by the Ministry of his word, he does in it make love to our Souls, he wooeth us, he Beseecheth & entreateth us to entertain him, he Offereth unto us many tokens of heavenly kindness, many rich graces to which all the Jewels in the earth Are not worthy thy to be compared.
But (alas) how be these things regarded? who (generally) doth not take more pleasure in an idle tale or in a scurrilous iest, then in these particulars.
But (alas) how be these things regarded? who (generally) does not take more pleasure in an idle tale or in a scurrilous jest, then in these particulars.
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Well, we see heere, Christ accounts his presence in his Church, whither in body or in spirit, whither visibly or by meanes, to be as the presence of a Bridegroome to his best beloued:
Well, we see Here, christ accounts his presence in his Church, whither in body or in Spirit, whither visibly or by means, to be as the presence of a Bridegroom to his best Beloved:
So that it is plaine, that it is the wisedome of Gods children, in the daies of their greatest ioy to be in continuall expectation of a time of morning:
So that it is plain, that it is the Wisdom of God's children, in the days of their greatest joy to be in continual expectation of a time of morning:
As the Bridegroome is with them, so they must remember that the Bridegroome may be taken from them. For this cause Christ often told his disciples of hauing affliction in the world , of weeping & lamenting, when the world was iocund , of drinking in his cup , of being hated of all men .
As the Bridegroom is with them, so they must Remember that the Bridegroom may be taken from them. For this cause christ often told his Disciples of having affliction in the world, of weeping & lamenting, when the world was jocund, of drinking in his cup, of being hated of all men.
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It is worth the noting, how God in all ages, hath kept a kind of cōtinual entercourse in his church, betwixt peace and persecution, betwixt quietnes and trouble.
It is worth the noting, how God in all ages, hath kept a kind of continual intercourse in his Church, betwixt peace and persecution, betwixt quietness and trouble.
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Sometimes in kingdōes & states, the gospell hath been freely preached, the sacramēts ordinarily administred, publique assemblies vsually frequēted, without danger:
Sometime in kingdones & states, the gospel hath been freely preached, the Sacraments ordinarily administered, public assemblies usually frequented, without danger:
Sometimes againe it hath been intermitted, nay it hath been banished & persecuted, and it hath been as much as a mans life hath been worth, to be knowne to professe it.
Sometime again it hath been intermitted, nay it hath been banished & persecuted, and it hath been as much as a men life hath been worth, to be known to profess it.
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Here is a necessary aduertisement for vs. Wee now through Gods goodnes, do enioy the Bridegroomes presence, his voyce soundeth amongst vs in the dayly ministry.
Here is a necessary advertisement for us we now through God's Goodness, do enjoy the Bridegrooms presence, his voice soundeth among us in the daily Ministry.
and depriue vs of the comfortablenes of his blessed word in the commons mones thereof? when we shall see a dimning of such Lights, by whose bright shining many haue been cōforted;
and deprive us of the comfortablenes of his blessed word in the commons mones thereof? when we shall see a dimning of such Lights, by whose bright shining many have been comforted;
when we shall behold Pulpits taken vp, with such Prophets as looke out vaine & foolish things for the people, not labouring (as they should) to discouer their Iniquitie, ,
when we shall behold Pulpits taken up, with such prophets as look out vain & foolish things for the people, not labouring (as they should) to discover their Iniquity,,
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when we shall finde in the multitude such a grosnes of heart, as was sometimes in those of Ierusalem, when, they did not know the things which belonged to their peace ,
when we shall find in the multitude such a grossness of heart, as was sometime in those of Ierusalem, when, they did not know the things which belonged to their peace,
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for his truths sake, for his son Christs sake, the glorious gospell of his sonne, the gracious voice of the Bridegroome may be cōtinued with vs to the end of the world.
for his truths sake, for his son Christ sake, the glorious gospel of his son, the gracious voice of the Bridegroom may be continued with us to the end of the world.
Dost thou now feele in thy selfe, euidēces & pledges of the fauor of God in Christ Iesus, it is good to reioice in them, it is good also to know that it is possible for them to be ouerclouded for a time,
Dost thou now feel in thy self, evidences & pledges of the favour of God in christ Iesus, it is good to rejoice in them, it is good also to know that it is possible for them to be overclouded for a time,
