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THE Spirituall Fishing.
THE Spiritual Fishing.
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Text, LVKE 5. ver. 10. The last words of that verse, Henceforth thou shalt catch men.
Text, LUKE 5. ver. 10. The last words of that verse, Henceforth thou shalt catch men.
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WHereas heere our Sauiour translates this phrase of Fishing, or catching, from an ordinary and inferiour course,
WHereas Here our Saviour translates this phrase of Fishing, or catching, from an ordinary and inferior course,
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vnto a more heauenly and spirituall businesse, euen to the winning of soules; it giues very direct occasion to handle these things.
unto a more heavenly and spiritual business, even to the winning of Souls; it gives very Direct occasion to handle these things.
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First, The state of the world, which is as the Sea.
First, The state of the world, which is as the Sea.
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Secondly, the state of the Church, which is as a Ship or Boate in the Sea.
Secondly, the state of the Church, which is as a Ship or Boat in the Sea.
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Thirdly, the state of men by nature, who be as Fishes ranging after their owne disposition, vncaught.
Thirdly, the state of men by nature, who be as Fish ranging After their own disposition, uncaught.
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Fourthly, the state of Ministers, who bee as Fishers.
Fourthly, the state of Ministers, who be as Fishers.
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Fiftly, the state of the Gospell preached, which is the hooke, or baite, or net to take soules.
Fifty, the state of the Gospel preached, which is the hook, or bait, or net to take Souls.
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These things are not strained or forced, but arise out of the place directly.
These things Are not strained or forced, but arise out of the place directly.
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For sith Peter and the rest must change their course, and fall to a new kind of Fishing; what is the Sea which they must lanch out into,
For sith Peter and the rest must change their course, and fallen to a new kind of Fishing; what is the Sea which they must launch out into,
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but the World? what is the Boate, but the Church in which they labour,
but the World? what is the Boat, but the Church in which they labour,
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& to which they seek to gather soules? what is the booty they must seeke for,
& to which they seek to gather Souls? what is the booty they must seek for,
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but the sonnes of men? and what are they but so many Fishers? or what is their net,
but the Sons of men? and what Are they but so many Fishers? or what is their net,
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but the Gospell, the word of Saluation which they Preach? Of euery of these I will speake something, and that briefly.
but the Gospel, the word of Salvation which they Preach? Of every of these I will speak something, and that briefly.
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That the state of the World, is as the Sea, it is plaine by these places;
That the state of the World, is as the Sea, it is plain by these places;
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Before the throne there was a Sea of glasse like vnto Chrystall (), In that day the Lord with his sore and great and mighty sword shall slay the Dragon that is in the Sea (): Before the throne there was a Sea of glass like unto Crystal (), In that day the Lord with his soar and great and mighty sword shall slay the Dragon that is in the Sea ():
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And the state of the World is as the Sea in a fourfold respect; first, because of the generall vnstablenesse of the things thereof.
And the state of the World is as the Sea in a fourfold respect; First, Because of the general unstableness of the things thereof.
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The vnsedlednesse of that vast creature the Sea is well knowne. It is in continuall motion (it cannot rest it) ebbes and flowes perpetually:
The vnsedlednesse of that vast creature the Sea is well known. It is in continual motion (it cannot rest it) ebbs and flows perpetually:
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sometimes (at a Springtyde) it swels to that bignesse, that the bankes cannot containe it;
sometime (At a Springtide) it Swells to that bigness, that the banks cannot contain it;
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sometimes againe, it falles backe so low, that a man must goe farre from the banke before hee can come neere it.
sometime again, it falls back so low, that a man must go Far from the bank before he can come near it.
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It is (vnder God) chiefly gouerned by the Moone, then the which there is no one thing more subiect vnto change, it being neuer beheld two nights together in one proportion.
It is (under God) chiefly governed by the Moon, then the which there is no one thing more Subject unto change, it being never beheld two nights together in one proportion.
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Thus is the World, whether wee looke vpon the generall states of Kingdomes, or the personall estates of particular men, either for their goods or for their bodies, wee see nothing but a continuall alteration:
Thus is the World, whither we look upon the general states of Kingdoms, or the personal estates of particular men, either for their goods or for their bodies, we see nothing but a continual alteration:
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Crownes are translated from head to head, and Scepters passe from one hand to another; fenced Cities are made heapes, and walled Townes become as the plowed fields:
Crowns Are translated from head to head, and Sceptres pass from one hand to Another; fenced Cities Are made heaps, and walled Towns become as the plowed fields:
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they which were once fastened as a nayle in a sure place, and hauing set their nests on hie, dreamed of nothing but perpetuities for them & theirs, are suddenly throwne out of all,
they which were once fastened as a nail in a sure place, and having Set their nests on high, dreamed of nothing but perpetuities for them & theirs, Are suddenly thrown out of all,
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and rolled and turned like a ball ().
and rolled and turned like a ball ().
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The great houses are smitten with breaches () & the wide dwellings and large chambers, sieled with cedar, The great houses Are smitten with Breaches () & the wide dwellings and large chambers, seeled with cedar,
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and painted with vermilion (), are in a moment left without an inhabitant (). and painted with vermilion (), Are in a moment left without an inhabitant ().
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Haman is to day the second in the Kingdome, but stript of all, is hanged vp to morrow (). Haman is to day the second in the Kingdom, but stripped of all, is hanged up to morrow ().
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This yeare is Ierusalem the Princesse among the Prouinces, but the next yeare made tributarie ();
This year is Ierusalem the Princess among the Provinces, but the next year made tributary ();
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her nobles which did erewhile put on scarlet, do now embrace the dung .
her Nobles which did erewhile put on scarlet, do now embrace the dung.
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Now doth Nebuchadnezzar walke in his royall palace of Babel, priding himselfe in his outward state;
Now does Nebuchadnezzar walk in his royal palace of Babel, priding himself in his outward state;
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but while the word was in the Kings mouth, a voice came downe from Heauen, saying, O King Nebuchadnezzar, to thee bee it spoken, thy Kingdome is departed from thee, &c.: Yesterday Iobs cattell went out by their thousands, he had both sonnes and daughters to doe him honour, and seruants at his command: but while the word was in the Kings Mouth, a voice Come down from Heaven, saying, Oh King Nebuchadnezzar, to thee be it spoken, thy Kingdom is departed from thee, etc.: Yesterday Jobs cattle went out by their thousands, he had both Sons and daughters to do him honour, and Servants At his command:
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to day heere is not a hoofe to bee seene in his ground, not a childe to call him blessed, not a ladde left to attend him.
to day Here is not a hoof to be seen in his ground, not a child to call him blessed, not a lad left to attend him.
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This is the vncertainty of this ebbing and flowing World, the fashion of it goeth away .
This is the uncertainty of this ebbing and flowing World, the fashion of it Goes away.
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2. Because of the tumultuousnesse of it:
2. Because of the tumultuousness of it:
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who is ignorant of the stormes and grieuous tempests which are at Sea? There especially men see the workes of the Lord and his wonders in the deepe:
who is ignorant of the storms and grievous tempests which Are At Sea? There especially men see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep:
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For he commandeth and raiseth the stormy winde, and it lifteth vp the waues thereof . For he commands and Raiseth the stormy wind, and it lifts up the waves thereof.
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The World is a fit patterne heereof, in respect of the continuall stirs and troubles that are in it:
The World is a fit pattern hereof, in respect of the continual stirs and Troubles that Are in it:
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Nation against Nation by warres, man against man by diuers kindes of contentions, of euery one that liues therein is the saying of Iob verified, Man that is borne of a woman is full of trouble , Man is borne vnto trauaile, as the sparks fly vpward .
nation against nation by wars, man against man by diverse Kinds of contentions, of every one that lives therein is the saying of Job verified, Man that is born of a woman is full of trouble, Man is born unto travail, as the sparks fly upward.
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It was the punishment which God layed vpon him, that in sorrow hee should eate his bread all the daies of his life :
It was the punishment which God laid upon him, that in sorrow he should eat his bred all the days of his life:
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and albeit some haue a more calme passage then some others haue, or like Ionas can lye and sleepe, when others are tossed with the storme,
and albeit Some have a more Cam passage then Some Others have, or like Ionas can lie and sleep, when Others Are tossed with the storm,
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yet none can liue without some vexation; he is not alwaies caried with full sayles to the end of his desires.
yet none can live without Some vexation; he is not always carried with full sails to the end of his Desires.
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3. The world resembles the Sea by the oppression that is in it. At Sea the lesser fishes are a prey to the great ones;
3. The world resembles the Sea by the oppression that is in it. At Sea the lesser Fish Are a prey to the great ones;
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and in the World, the rich and mightie swallow vp the poore : one man bites and deuoures another ; Manasseth, Ephraim; Ephraim, Manasseth .
and in the World, the rich and mighty swallow up the poor: one man bites and devours Another; Manasseh, Ephraim; Ephraim, Manasseh.
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To this pertaines that of the Prophet, That men are made as the fishes of the Sea
To this pertains that of the Prophet, That men Are made as the Fish of the Sea
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4. In respect of the sway the Diuell beares in it.
4. In respect of the sway the devil bears in it.
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Obserue what is in the Psame, The Sea is great and wide, there is that Leuiathan whom the Lord hath made to play therein .
Observe what is in the Psalm, The Sea is great and wide, there is that Leviathan whom the Lord hath made to play therein.
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Now looke how this monster domineeres in the Sea, so doth Sathan heere in the World:
Now look how this monster domineers in the Sea, so does Sathan Here in the World:
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therefore he is called the God of this World , and said to worke in the children of disobedience :
Therefore he is called the God of this World, and said to work in the children of disobedience:
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And to iustifie this comparison, as the World is called the Sea, so is the Diuell Leuiathan .
And to justify this comparison, as the World is called the Sea, so is the devil Leviathan.
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Thus we see how the World is compared to the Sea: The state of the Sea is vncertaine, so is the World;
Thus we see how the World is compared to the Sea: The state of the Sea is uncertain, so is the World;
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it is tempestuous, so is the World full of tumult:
it is tempestuous, so is the World full of tumult:
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In it the great fishes deuoure the lesse, so in the World the poore and weake are a spoile to the mightie:
In it the great Fish devour the less, so in the World the poor and weak Are a spoil to the mighty:
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Leuiathan takes his pleasure in the Sea, so doth Sathan rule and beare sway in the World.
Leviathan Takes his pleasure in the Sea, so does Sathan Rule and bear sway in the World.
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To presse forward the counsell of S. Iohn, Loue not the world neither the things that are in the world
To press forward the counsel of S. John, Love not the world neither the things that Are in the world
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The Doctrine now deliuered, affoords a strong reason to enforce it:
The Doctrine now Delivered, affords a strong reason to enforce it:
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For where there is so much vncertaintie, so much confusion and trouble, such oppression and cruelty, where the Diuell beareth such exceeding sway;
For where there is so much uncertainty, so much confusion and trouble, such oppression and cruelty, where the devil bears such exceeding sway;
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what is there to be found worth delighting in? A man imagines himselfe sure in respect of his outward estate;
what is there to be found worth delighting in? A man imagines himself sure in respect of his outward estate;
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at an instant comes as it were a waue and washeth away all: he promiseth peace and quietnesse to himselfe;
At an instant comes as it were a wave and washes away all: he promises peace and quietness to himself;
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suddenly ariseth a storme, and puts him to a trouble which he thought not of:
suddenly arises a storm, and puts him to a trouble which he Thought not of:
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much adoe shall he haue to escape the hands of the oppressor, be he as he will;
much ado shall he have to escape the hands of the oppressor, be he as he will;
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nay, the better and holyer he is, so much the more that great Leuiathan that olde serpent hath him in continuall chase.
nay, the better and Holier he is, so much the more that great Leviathan that old serpent hath him in continual chase.
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Marke and consider, oh ye men of the earth, all whose striuing and plotting and plodding is for the world;
Mark and Consider, o you men of the earth, all whose striving and plotting and plodding is for the world;
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consider what it is vpon which you dote and with which you are enamoured so exceedingly;
Consider what it is upon which you dote and with which you Are enamoured so exceedingly;
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it is euen a very Sea of vncertainties and bottomelesse Ocean of confused vexation, the very hold & kingdome of the diuell.
it is even a very Sea of uncertainties and bottomless Ocean of confused vexation, the very hold & Kingdom of the Devil.
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We hunt after it, but where is our assurance when we haue got it? or what haue we procured to our selues,
We hunt After it, but where is our assurance when we have god it? or what have we procured to our selves,
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but vanitie and vexation of spirit? The further we wade into it, the further are we from the Lord:
but vanity and vexation of Spirit? The further we wade into it, the further Are we from the Lord:
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for the amitie of the World is the enmitie of God , and the more businesse we haue in it, in the greater hazard we are to be drowned in perdition & destruction .
for the amity of the World is the enmity of God, and the more business we have in it, in the greater hazard we Are to be drowned in perdition & destruction.
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Happy were it for vs if the meditation of this point touching the proportion which is betwixt the World and Sea, were able to vnglue and vntwist our affections, which are so neerely tyed vnto it,
Happy were it for us if the meditation of this point touching the proportion which is betwixt the World and Sea, were able to unglue and untwist our affections, which Are so nearly tied unto it,
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and to stirre vs vp like passengers by Sea to long for the Hauen, and to striue for that eternall rest, a kingdome not of vncertaintie, but which cannot be shaken;
and to stir us up like passengers by Sea to long for the Haven, and to strive for that Eternal rest, a Kingdom not of uncertainty, but which cannot be shaken;
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a place not of trouble, but where shall be no more death, neither sorrow, neither crying,
a place not of trouble, but where shall be no more death, neither sorrow, neither crying,
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neither shall be any more paine . There the prince of darkenesse cannot endanger; neither shall be any more pain. There the Prince of darkness cannot endanger;
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for the Lamb is the light of it , and God himselfe shall be all in all to those that dwell therein . This is the Vse.
for the Lamb is the Light of it, and God himself shall be all in all to those that dwell therein. This is the Use.
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THe next thing is touching the Church:
THe next thing is touching the Church:
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The state thereof in the World is like the state of a Ship or Boate vpon the Sea; The state thereof in the World is like the state of a Ship or Boat upon the Sea;
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And that especially in this respect: Because it is subiect to continuall tossings. And that especially in this respect: Because it is Subject to continual tossings.
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Of Trauailers by Sea it is said, that they are tossed too and fro, and stagger like drunken men,
Of Travellers by Sea it is said, that they Are tossed too and from, and stagger like drunken men,
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and all their cunning is gone . Not vnlike to this is the state and condition of Gods Church.
and all their cunning is gone. Not unlike to this is the state and condition of God's Church.
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It fareth with it, as with the Ship Ionas was in;
It fareth with it, as with the Ship Ionas was in;
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There was a mightie tempest in the Sea, so that the Ship was like to be broken :
There was a mighty tempest in the Sea, so that the Ship was like to be broken:
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or which the Disciples were in;
or which the Disciples were in;
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There arose a great tempest in the Sea, so that the Ship was couered with waues .
There arose a great tempest in the Sea, so that the Ship was covered with waves.
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Such was the state of the Church of old, the members whereof complained, how the waters had almost drowned them,
Such was the state of the Church of old, the members whereof complained, how the waters had almost drowned them,
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and the streame had gone ouer their soule . and the stream had gone over their soul.
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And Dauid as a man experienced in such stormes, cryeth out to God , Saue me, for the waters are entred, euen to my soule:
And David as a man experienced in such storms, Cries out to God, Save me, for the waters Are entered, even to my soul:
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and deliuer and take mee out of the great waters .
and deliver and take me out of the great waters.
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And as it was with the Ship in which Paul was so exceedingly hazarded, that they saw neither Sunne nor Starres in many daies :
And as it was with the Ship in which Paul was so exceedingly hazarded, that they saw neither Sun nor Stars in many days:
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so the Church of God, is often driuen into that extremitie, that it is for a time,
so the Church of God, is often driven into that extremity, that it is for a time,
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euen depriued of all ordinary comfort, and seemes to bee without all hope of any more refreshing.
even deprived of all ordinary Comfort, and seems to be without all hope of any more refreshing.
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Hence are these complaints of the Church, O God why hast thou put vs away for euer? Why is thy wrath kindled against the sheepe of thy pasture? thinke vpon thy congregation &c. ; and wilt thou be angry with vs for euer? and wilt thou prolong thy wrath from one generation to another? wilt thou not turne againe &c. .
Hence Are these complaints of the Church, Oh God why hast thou put us away for ever? Why is thy wrath kindled against the sheep of thy pasture? think upon thy congregation etc.; and wilt thou be angry with us for ever? and wilt thou prolong thy wrath from one generation to Another? wilt thou not turn again etc..
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Thus Dauid as a trauailer in this Ship, cryed out, Will the Lord absent himselfe for euer? and will he no more shew fauour ? And Heman the Ezrahite; Lord why dost thou reiect my soule,
Thus David as a traveler in this Ship, cried out, Will the Lord absent himself for ever? and will he no more show favour? And Heman the Ezrahite; Lord why dost thou reject my soul,
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and hidest thy face from me ? It is a law that cannot be broken, that the chosen of God must thorow many afflictions enter into the kingdome of God ; and hidest thy face from me? It is a law that cannot be broken, that the chosen of God must thorough many afflictions enter into the Kingdom of God;
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God hath so appointed for his owne glory.
God hath so appointed for his own glory.
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First, the troubles of his Church and the afflictions of his people, do make his power and mercy to be knowne;
First, the Troubles of his Church and the afflictions of his people, do make his power and mercy to be known;
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euen as the skill of a Pilot, is most to be seene in a storme: My power is made perfect through weakenesse .
even as the skill of a Pilot, is most to be seen in a storm: My power is made perfect through weakness.
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The Lord bringeth matters to an exigent, and suffereth them to come to the very brinke of hazard, that so his might and goodnesse in the deliuery of his seruants may be the more apparent.
The Lord brings matters to an exigent, and suffers them to come to the very brink of hazard, that so his might and Goodness in the delivery of his Servants may be the more apparent.
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When the Church of Israel was in a wonderfull strait, the Sea before them, the mountaines on both sides, the enemyes at their heeles, Now (sayth God) I will get me honour vpon Pharaoh, and vpon all his host:
When the Church of Israel was in a wonderful strait, the Sea before them, the Mountains on both sides, the enemies At their heals, Now (say God) I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host:
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the Egyptians also shall know that I am the Lord . 2. For their good: first, It makes them to looke vpward with the greater feruency. the egyptians also shall know that I am the Lord. 2. For their good: First, It makes them to look upward with the greater fervency.
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Dauid sayth of ordinary passengers by Sea, that when they mount vp to the heauen, David say of ordinary passengers by Sea, that when they mount up to the heaven,
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and descend to the deepe, so that their soule melteth for trouble &c, then they cry vnto the Lord in their trouble &c. . The Mariners with Ionas when the storme was vp, downe were they vpon their knees, and euery man cryed vnto his God . and descend to the deep, so that their soul melts for trouble etc., then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble etc.. The Mariners with Ionas when the storm was up, down were they upon their knees, and every man cried unto his God.
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And so the swelling waues of afflictions, do not quench but kindle the deuotion of Gods seruants ▪ In their affliction they will seeke me diligently .
And so the swelling waves of afflictions, do not quench but kindle the devotion of God's Servants ▪ In their affliction they will seek me diligently.
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Secondly, it makes them long so much the more for the Hauen (where they would be.) Note Paules dayly dying,
Secondly, it makes them long so much the more for the Haven (where they would be.) Note Paul's daily dying,
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and the continuall troubles which he was exposed vnto, made him long to be dissolued ,
and the continual Troubles which he was exposed unto, made him long to be dissolved,
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and to be as glad when his time of departing was at hand , as the poore weather-beaten Mariner is to see the land.
and to be as glad when his time of departing was At hand, as the poor Weather-beaten Mariner is to see the land.
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Thirdly, it makes the deliuerance when it comes to be the more esteemed , When they are quieted they are glad, and double welcome is that refreshing which comes at the very pinch of necessity.
Thirdly, it makes the deliverance when it comes to be the more esteemed, When they Are quieted they Are glad, and double welcome is that refreshing which comes At the very pinch of necessity.
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The redeeming of Dauids life from the graue, the raysing him vp from the very mouth of the pit, made him to vow with himselfe neuer to forget
The redeeming of David life from the graven, the raising him up from the very Mouth of the pit, made him to Voelli with himself never to forget
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This serues to adm̄onish all that feare God, what they must make prouision for, if they will be saued.
This serves to admonish all that Fear God, what they must make provision for, if they will be saved.
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By their profession, they are entred into the Church of God, not as into a Garden of pleasure, where they may aduenture to say euery one to his soule, Soule, liue at ease, eate, drinke, and take thy pastime ;
By their profession, they Are entered into the Church of God, not as into a Garden of pleasure, where they may adventure to say every one to his soul, Soul, live At ease, eat, drink, and take thy pastime;
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but as into a Ship, a house of continuall motion, where though there may be calmenesse for a time, the Sun shining out, the winds layd,
but as into a Ship, a house of continual motion, where though there may be calmness for a time, the Sun shining out, the winds laid,
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and the Sea smooth, yet it is wisedome to be in continuall expectation of a storme.
and the Sea smooth, yet it is Wisdom to be in continual expectation of a storm.
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God hath not called vs vnto case and quiet, but to the crosse.
God hath not called us unto case and quiet, but to the cross.
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Many things are to be endured betwixt our setting out here, and our arriuall at the Land of Promise.
Many things Are to be endured betwixt our setting out Here, and our arrival At the Land of Promise.
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Many stormes to bee gone through, many rocks and sands to be aduentured by, many Pirats seeking the spoyle of our soules to be grapled with,
Many storms to be gone through, many Rocks and sands to be adventured by, many Pirates seeking the spoil of our Souls to be grappled with,
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before the hauen of Rest can be entred into. The ignorance, or the inconsideration of this point hath deceiued many.
before the Haven of Rest can be entered into. The ignorance, or the inconsideration of this point hath deceived many.
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They may thus fitly be shadowed out.
They may thus fitly be shadowed out.
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Some fresh trauailer standing vpon the shore in a faire day, and beholding the Ships in their beautie lye readie rigged and trimmed in the Harbor, thinks it a gallant thing to goe to Sea, and will need aduenture;
some fresh traveler standing upon the shore in a fair day, and beholding the Ships in their beauty lie ready rigged and trimmed in the Harbour, thinks it a gallant thing to go to Sea, and will need adventure;
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but being out a league or two, and feeling by the rocking of the Ship his stomacke begin to worke and grow sicke,
but being out a league or two, and feeling by the rocking of the Ship his stomach begin to work and grow sick,
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and his soule euen to abhorre all manner of meat;
and his soul even to abhor all manner of meat;
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or otherwise a storme to arise, the wind and the water as it were conspiring the ouerthrow of the vessell,
or otherwise a storm to arise, the wind and the water as it were conspiring the overthrow of the vessel,
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and euery sea carrying in it the face of death;
and every sea carrying in it the face of death;
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forthwith repents his folly, and makes vowes, that if he can once recouer the shore, he will bid an eternall farewell vnto all such voyages.
forthwith repents his folly, and makes vows, that if he can once recover the shore, he will bid an Eternal farewell unto all such voyages.
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Thus, there be who in the calme dayes of peace, when Religion is not ouerclowded by the times, that will needs ioyne themselues to the number of Gods people, they will be as earnest and forward as the best.
Thus, there be who in the Cam days of peace, when Religion is not ouerclowded by the times, that will needs join themselves to the number of God's people, they will be as earnest and forward as the best.
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But when a tempest begins to appeare, and the Sea to grow rougher then at the first entry, the times alter, trouble is raysed,
But when a tempest begins to appear, and the Sea to grow rougher then At the First entry, the times altar, trouble is raised,
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and many crosse winds of much opposition and gainsaying begin to blow, they are weary of their course,
and many cross winds of much opposition and gainsaying begin to blow, they Are weary of their course,
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and will needs be set ashore againe, resoluing neuer to thrust themselues into any more aduentures.
and will needs be Set ashore again, resolving never to thrust themselves into any more adventures.
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How needfull then is it that Christians should often remember, how by Christs speech here, the Church is necessarily resembled to a Ship? enter not into it, to be a guide or a passenger, a Minister,
How needful then is it that Christians should often Remember, how by Christ speech Here, the Church is necessarily resembled to a Ship? enter not into it, to be a guide or a Passenger, a Minister,
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or a professor, vnlesse thou resolutely make prouision for a storme. Till the end of the voyage there is no rest to be looked for:
or a professor, unless thou resolutely make provision for a storm. Till the end of the voyage there is no rest to be looked for:
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wherein notwithstanding this may be for a comfort, that this Ship (the Church of God) hath a priuiledge which none hath else, no not the greatest Gallioun or Argosy vnder heauen;
wherein notwithstanding this may be for a Comfort, that this Ship (the Church of God) hath a privilege which none hath Else, no not the greatest Gallion or Argosy under heaven;
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It may be tossed, but can neuer be drowned, Though the waters of the sea rage and bee troubled,
It may be tossed, but can never be drowned, Though the waters of the sea rage and be troubled,
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and the mountaines shake at the surges thereof;
and the Mountains shake At the surges thereof;
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God is in the midst of it, therefore shall it not be moued, God shall help it very early . God is in the midst of it, Therefore shall it not be moved, God shall help it very early.
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It is as the Arke of Noah, which (because God had shut it vpon Noah ) therefore it was borne vp euen amidst the waues ;
It is as the Ark of Noah, which (Because God had shut it upon Noah) Therefore it was born up even amid the waves;
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or as the Boate in which Christ was , which was welneere couered with waters, yet at an instant, by the command of him which is the Lord of the Sea, there followed a gracious calme.
or as the Boat in which christ was, which was wellnear covered with waters, yet At an instant, by the command of him which is the Lord of the Sea, there followed a gracious Cam.
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Christ is the Pilot, and (as was sayd of Paul ) God hath giuen to him all that sayle with him , and he will giue them eternall life, and they shall neuer perish .
christ is the Pilot, and (as was said of Paul) God hath given to him all that sail with him, and he will give them Eternal life, and they shall never perish.
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The second vse serues to teach vs (because the Church of God is as a Ship in this sea of the world) the necessity of furnishing our selues with such things as appertaine to this spirituall voyage:
The second use serves to teach us (Because the Church of God is as a Ship in this sea of the world) the necessity of furnishing our selves with such things as appertain to this spiritual voyage:
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not to insist vpon many, two things especially must be looked too. not to insist upon many, two things especially must be looked too.
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First, That we be diligent in obseruing the direction appointed by God, for the true guidance of our course.
First, That we be diligent in observing the direction appointed by God, for the true guidance of our course.
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The Sea-men haue their Card and their Compasse, they haue the Sun and Stars, and the motions of heauen to direct them.
The Seamen have their Carded and their Compass, they have the Sun and Stars, and the motions of heaven to Direct them.
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That which our course must be guided by is the word of God;
That which our course must be guided by is the word of God;
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it is like the pillar that went before the host of Israel according to the mouing or standing whereof they ordered all their iourneyes.
it is like the pillar that went before the host of Israel according to the moving or standing whereof they ordered all their journeys.
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Hither may be referred that of Peter , We haue a most sure word of the Prophets, to which ye do well that ye take heed,
Hither may be referred that of Peter, We have a most sure word of the prophets, to which you do well that you take heed,
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as vnto a light that shineth in a darke place. It is an allusion to a Seacourse:as unto a Light that shines in a dark place. It is an allusion to a Seacourse:
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when the Admirall hangs out a Lanterne, and all that come behind steere to that. We cannot wander if we be led by this light:
when the Admiral hangs out a Lantern, and all that come behind steer to that. We cannot wander if we be led by this Light:
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It is that good Spirit which Dauid prayed to be led by vnto the land of righteousnesse .
It is that good Spirit which David prayed to be led by unto the land of righteousness.
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What other Load-star of custome, or opinion or fashion of the times men attend vpon, they must needs run vpon the rocks and make shipwrack of the faith.
What other Loadstar of custom, or opinion or fashion of the times men attend upon, they must needs run upon the Rocks and make shipwreck of the faith.
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Secondly, That we take with vs the knowledge and faith of Gods promises.
Secondly, That we take with us the knowledge and faith of God's promises.
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It is called the Anchor, Hebr. 6. 19. This is our stay, in the day of tempest;
It is called the Anchor, Hebrew 6. 19. This is our stay, in the day of tempest;
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I know whom I haue belieued : I know whom I have believed:
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such an one cannot be moued, for his heart is fixed, and belieueth in the Lord .
such an one cannot be moved, for his heart is fixed, and Believeth in the Lord.
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The promises being either not knowne or not applied, the soule is tossed without rest, and must needs be ouerwhelmed with despaire.
The promises being either not known or not applied, the soul is tossed without rest, and must needs be overwhelmed with despair.
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This Anchor being tyed to the soule by the strong cable of a li•ely faith, giues comfort vnto it in the greatest storme.
This Anchor being tied to the soul by the strong cable of a li•ely faith, gives Comfort unto it in the greatest storm.
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THE third thing is concerning the state of men.
THE third thing is Concerning the state of men.
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The fish to be catched out of this Sea, and to be brought into this Ship, are men, Thou sha't catch men from hence-forth. From whence this is gathered: The Fish to be catched out of this Sea, and to be brought into this Ship, Are men, Thou shalt catch men from henceforth. From whence this is gathered:
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That we are all by nature in the state of condemnation. This is cleere out of this place.That we Are all by nature in the state of condemnation. This is clear out of this place.
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By this fishing, or catching (the very substance of the Ministers office) is meant, a bringing of men into the way of life.
By this fishing, or catching (the very substance of the Ministers office) is meant, a bringing of men into the Way of life.
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Now then, in as much as we are all by nature vncaught (otherwise why should Christ send out his Apostles to take vs?) it followeth, that we are all by nature without grace,
Now then, in as much as we Are all by nature uncaught (otherwise why should christ send out his Apostles to take us?) it follows, that we Are all by nature without grace,
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euen in the very gulfe and iawes of eternall woe. This is easily prooued by the Scriptures;
even in the very gulf and Jaws of Eternal woe. This is Easily proved by the Scriptures;
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All flesh hath corrupted his way vpon the earth . All Flesh hath corrupted his Way upon the earth.
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The Lord looked downe from heauen vpon the children of men, to see if there were anie that would understand and seeke God.
The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that would understand and seek God.
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All are gone out of the way: they are all corrupt, there is none that doth good, no not one .
All Are gone out of the Way: they Are all corrupt, there is none that does good, no not one.
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All we like sheepe haue gone astray: we haue turned euery one to his owne way : All we like sheep have gone astray: we have turned every one to his own Way:
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By nature the children of wrath aswel as others ; By nature the children of wrath aswell as Others;
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without Christ, and were aliens from the Common-wealth of Israel, and were strangers from the Couenant of Promise, without christ, and were aliens from the Commonwealth of Israel, and were Strangers from the Covenant of Promise,
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and had no hope, and were without God in the world : Vnwise, disobedient, deceiued, seruing the lusts &c. Destruction and calamitie are in our waies . and had no hope, and were without God in the world: Unwise, disobedient, deceived, serving the Lustiest etc. Destruction and calamity Are in our ways.
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And well in this are we compared vnto the fish:
And well in this Are we compared unto the Fish:
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For as the fishes skippe and play and take their pleasure in the sea, and are vnwillingly taken in the net,
For as the Fish skip and play and take their pleasure in the sea, and Are unwillingly taken in the net,
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and labour to get out, and being in the boate, would faine, if they could, leape backe into the sea;
and labour to get out, and being in the boat, would feign, if they could, leap back into the sea;
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so naturally wee take pleasure in our sinfull wayes. It is a pastime for a foole to do wickedly .
so naturally we take pleasure in our sinful ways. It is a pastime for a fool to do wickedly.
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The net of the Gospell must enclose vs;
The net of the Gospel must enclose us;
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of our selues we abhor it, and to the death will not come within the compasse of it;
of our selves we abhor it, and to the death will not come within the compass of it;
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and being entangled, we desire still to be loosed, and to returne againe vnto our wonted course.
and being entangled, we desire still to be loosed, and to return again unto our wonted course.
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This is the verie true state of vs all. We neither are in the state of grace by nature, neither doe we desire it.
This is the very true state of us all. We neither Are in the state of grace by nature, neither do we desire it.
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We be plunged into a sea of miserie, and in our owne disposition we would neuer forsake it.
We be plunged into a sea of misery, and in our own disposition we would never forsake it.
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It were well for vs, if we could learne by this to see our selues what we be,
It were well for us, if we could Learn by this to see our selves what we be,
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and what we would euer be, if we were lest to the swinge of our owne affections.
and what we would ever be, if we were lest to the swinge of our own affections.
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Nature hath (as it were) spawned vs forth into this worldly sea: and as it selfe lieth in wickednesse , so do we drinke iniquitie like water .
Nature hath (as it were) spawned us forth into this worldly sea: and as it self lies in wickedness, so do we drink iniquity like water.
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It is sweete vnto vs in our mouth, and we hide it vnder the tongue, we sauour it, It is sweet unto us in our Mouth, and we hide it under the tongue, we savour it,
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and will not forsake it, but keepe it close in the mouth . We neither know the meanes of our saluation, nor affect it when it is offered. and will not forsake it, but keep it close in the Mouth. We neither know the means of our salvation, nor affect it when it is offered.
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Either the Scripture is false, or this is true. How happy were we if this could humble vs!
Either the Scripture is false, or this is true. How happy were we if this could humble us!
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it would make vs afrayd of following our owne thoughts, or of being led by the sway of our owne hearts.
it would make us afraid of following our own thoughts, or of being led by the sway of our own hearts.
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Our not knowing the miserie of our owne estate, is the cause of all the securitie, of all the profanenesse, of all the boldnesse in sinne, of all the contempt of Gods word which is in the world at this day.
Our not knowing the misery of our own estate, is the cause of all the security, of all the profaneness, of all the boldness in sin, of all the contempt of God's word which is in the world At this day.
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This place among others, is as a glasse to shew vs what wee are;
This place among Others, is as a glass to show us what we Are;
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strangers from saluation, and as farre from anie inclination to it as a fish is from a will and desire to be caught.
Strangers from salvation, and as Far from any inclination to it as a Fish is from a will and desire to be caught.
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THe fourth thing is of the state of the Minister. Heere are two things: First, the state of the Ministerie:
THe fourth thing is of the state of the Minister. Here Are two things: First, the state of the Ministry:
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Secondly, the labour, businesse and worke of the Ministerie. Of the first thus we see:
Secondly, the labour, business and work of the Ministry. Of the First thus we see:
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That it is no superfluous or needelesse function, but a calling of great necessitie for the winning and sauing of mens soules. That it is no superfluous or needless function, but a calling of great necessity for the winning and Saving of men's Souls.
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This is cuident out of this place.
This is cuident out of this place.
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The Lord intending the conuersion of some, and being able diuers waies to accomplish his purpose in that behalfe,
The Lord intending the conversion of Some, and being able diverse ways to accomplish his purpose in that behalf,
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yet hath thought it good to single out this meanes among all the rest, euen by man to catch man,
yet hath Thought it good to single out this means among all the rest, even by man to catch man,
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and by his ministerie to bring soules into his Kingdome.
and by his Ministry to bring Souls into his Kingdom.
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This is that which the Apostles, saith, Ephe. 4. 11. 12. He gaue some to be Apostles,
This is that which the Apostles, Says, Ephes 4. 11. 12. He gave Some to be Apostles,
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and some Prophets, and some Euangelists, and some Pastors and Teachers, for the repairing of the Saints,
and Some prophets, and Some Evangelists, and Some Pastors and Teachers, for the repairing of the Saints,
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for the worke of the Ministery. for the work of the Ministry.
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The Saints which belong to the election of grace, being scattered vp on the earth here and there, his pleasure is by Paul and Timothie to gather them together vnto himselfe.
The Saints which belong to the election of grace, being scattered up on the earth Here and there, his pleasure is by Paul and Timothy to gather them together unto himself.
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They be the Lords Labourers to bring in his Haruest , his Workemen to aduance his building , his Shepheards to take heed vnto his flocke , the Stars in his right hand to giue light vnto his Church .
They be the lords Labourers to bring in his Harvest, his Workmen to advance his building, his Shepherds to take heed unto his flock, the Stars in his right hand to give Light unto his Church.
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There being thousands of soules to be saued in Iurie, the Lord will haue them to be brought in by Peters ministerie :
There being thousands of Souls to be saved in Jury, the Lord will have them to be brought in by Peter's Ministry:
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Philip must be sent to catch the Samaritans and the Eunuch . Philip must be sent to catch the Samaritans and the Eunuch.
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In Corinthus there was a great draught (I haue much people in this Citie:) therefore there Paul must goe to worke .
In Corinthus there was a great draught (I have much people in this city:) Therefore there Paul must go to work.
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Heere is the necessitie of the calling.
Here is the necessity of the calling.
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To reproue their prophane and wretched opinion, who thinke, that among all the professions which are at this day in the world, that of the Ministerie may best be spared.
To reprove their profane and wretched opinion, who think, that among all the professions which Are At this day in the world, that of the Ministry may best be spared.
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It is strongly thought by many, that it were no danger or preiudice to mens soules,
It is strongly Thought by many, that it were no danger or prejudice to men's Souls,
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though there were no Minister at all to instruct them.
though there were no Minister At all to instruct them.
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O say some, what neede they trouble themselues? Euerie man must answer for his owne soule;
O say Some, what need they trouble themselves? Every man must answer for his own soul;
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and if we do not as we should, we shall beare the blame.
and if we do not as we should, we shall bear the blame.
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Thus they would shift off all dependance vpon the ordinance of God, and lay an imputation of superfluitie vpon that calling, by which it is the pleasure of God to saue those that beleeue.
Thus they would shift off all dependence upon the Ordinance of God, and lay an imputation of superfluity upon that calling, by which it is the pleasure of God to save those that believe.
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This one place is sufficient to stop their mouth;
This one place is sufficient to stop their Mouth;
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For I may truly auouch it out of the words heere, that (ordinarily) there is no more hope of a mans saluation without an able and industrious Minister,
For I may truly avouch it out of the words Here, that (ordinarily) there is no more hope of a men salvation without an able and Industria Minister,
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then there is that the fish in the Sea will of it selfe come ashoare,
then there is that the Fish in the Sea will of it self come ashore,
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and offer it selfe vnto vs without the labour of some, to go out into the deep with boates and nets to bring them in. Henceforth thou shalt catch men. Secondly, thus:
and offer it self unto us without the labour of Some, to go out into the deep with boats and nets to bring them in. Henceforth thou shalt catch men. Secondly, thus:
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That the calling of the Minister is noidle calling, but a calling of labour, a calling of much businesse and of great employment. That the calling of the Minister is noidle calling, but a calling of labour, a calling of much business and of great employment.
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The Ministers are fishers, whether that be not a profession of much labour, iudge you. To make the thing it selfe manifest, this is worthie to be obserued;
The Ministers Are Fishers, whither that be not a profession of much labour, judge you. To make the thing it self manifest, this is worthy to be observed;
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That the most names giuen in the Scripture to men of this calling, doe betoken labour;
That the most names given in the Scripture to men of this calling, do betoken labour;
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Seers , Watchmen , Embassadours , Labourers , Disposers , Husbandmen , Seedes men , Shepheards , Cryers . There is no title giuen them, but implieth action, yea and industry very great. Seers, Watchmen, ambassadors, Labourers, Disposers, Husbandmen, Seeds men, Shepherds, Criers. There is no title given them, but Implies actium, yea and industry very great.
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It is a worthie worke , their Maintenance is with that condition ; otherwise no title, no name nor shew can free them from Contempt . It is a worthy work, their Maintenance is with that condition; otherwise no title, no name nor show can free them from Contempt.
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It meeteth with two euills in Ministers; first, the idlenesse which hath ouertaken some that are called to this busie profession;
It meeteth with two evils in Ministers; First, the idleness which hath overtaken Some that Are called to this busy profession;
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They are such as the Prophet reproueth, Watchmen that are blinde, that haue no knowledge, that are dumbe dogges and cannot barke:
They Are such as the Prophet Reproveth, Watchmen that Are blind, that have no knowledge, that Are dumb Dogs and cannot bark:
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that lie and sleepe and delight in sleeping . I take no pleasure in laying open the nakednesse of men of mine owne coate: that lie and sleep and delight in sleeping. I take no pleasure in laying open the nakedness of men of mine own coat:
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yet God forbid that I should vse my tongue to the licking of their sores, which prooue the very bane of Gods Church,
yet God forbid that I should use my tongue to the licking of their sores, which prove the very bane of God's Church,
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and doe make it lie like the field of the sluggard, or as the garden of the idler.
and do make it lie like the field of the sluggard, or as the garden of the idler.
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Secondly, the spirit of greedinesse which (is to be feared) is in many. They can neuer haue enough &c. . They goe out to catch, yet not soules to God, but preferments to themselues, and are still fishing for aduauncement.
Secondly, the Spirit of greediness which (is to be feared) is in many. They can never have enough etc.. They go out to catch, yet not Souls to God, but preferments to themselves, and Are still fishing for advancement.
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They haue not learned that of the Apostle: I seeke not yours, but you ;
They have not learned that of the Apostle: I seek not yours, but you;
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It is not your fauour which I doe affect, it is not your wealth which I seeke for, it is your saluation which I endeuour.
It is not your favour which I do affect, it is not your wealth which I seek for, it is your salvation which I endeavour.
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This is the honour of a mans ministerie, the glorie and crowne of his calling.
This is the honour of a men Ministry, the glory and crown of his calling.
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It ouerthroweth the common fancie of the people, who account the Ministers calling to be an idle and a lazie calling;
It Overthroweth the Common fancy of the people, who account the Ministers calling to be an idle and a lazy calling;
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we get our liuings easily in the conceit of some, and it is no sinne nor pitty (in their vnderstanding) to defraud vs;
we get our livings Easily in the conceit of Some, and it is no sin nor pity (in their understanding) to defraud us;
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and how vsuall is it in the mouthes of many, to say, Wee must labour for them? I confesse, that as some vse it, it is a calling of excessiue idlenesse,
and how usual is it in the mouths of many, to say, we must labour for them? I confess, that as Some use it, it is a calling of excessive idleness,
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if they be such as feede themselues, and feede not the flockes , such as take away the key of Knowledge ;
if they be such as feed themselves, and feed not the flocks, such as take away the key of Knowledge;
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but consider it in it owne nature, and as it ought to be performed, we shall finde it to be a seruice of greater businesse.
but Consider it in it own nature, and as it ought to be performed, we shall find it to be a service of greater business.
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Let Peter, or anie successour of Peter busie himselfe (as he must) sometimes in preparing, sometimes in mending, sometimes in casting abroad, sometimes in drawing in his net;
Let Peter, or any successor of Peter busy himself (as he must) sometime in preparing, sometime in mending, sometime in casting abroad, sometime in drawing in his net;
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no man shall haue any iust cause to twit him with idlenesse, or to say, That because he is a Minister,
no man shall have any just cause to twit him with idleness, or to say, That Because he is a Minister,
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therefore he hath an easie occupation.
Therefore he hath an easy occupation.
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THe last thing is, That the nette in which men must be taken, is the preaching of the Gospell.
THe last thing is, That the net in which men must be taken, is the preaching of the Gospel.
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Christ heere acquainting them generally with his purpose how to employ them, after changed the phrase when it came to the poynt of execution;
christ Here acquainting them generally with his purpose how to employ them, After changed the phrase when it Come to the point of execution;
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and he which now spake of fishing;
and he which now spoke of fishing;
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told them afterwards of preaching, Matth. 10. chapter verse 7. of Teaching the nations , of Declaring the Gospell to euerie creature , of Feeding his sheepe :
told them afterwards of preaching, Matthew 10. chapter verse 7. of Teaching the Nations, of Declaring the Gospel to every creature, of Feeding his sheep:
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and Christ himselfe compareth the Gospell to net . The comparison agreeth fitly after this maner: The preaching of the Gospell is like to a net;
and christ himself compareth the Gospel to net. The comparison agreeth fitly After this manner: The preaching of the Gospel is like to a net;
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first, in the generall drist and vse: the vse of a net is to take fish:
First, in the general drist and use: the use of a net is to take Fish:
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the drift of preaching is to bring in soules. Secondly, in the ordering of it:
the drift of preaching is to bring in Souls. Secondly, in the ordering of it:
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It is not the net lapped vp together that bringeth in the draught, but haled out at length and spread forth that encloseth the fish:
It is not the net lapped up together that brings in the draught, but haled out At length and spread forth that encloses the Fish:
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It is the opening and vnfolding of the Gospell, the stretching it out by preaching which doth encompasse soules.
It is the opening and unfolding of the Gospel, the stretching it out by preaching which does encompass Souls.
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There may a fish or two hang in the net being let downe on a heape,
There may a Fish or two hang in the net being let down on a heap,
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but that is a chaunce, and is no wise aduenturing.
but that is a chance, and is not wise adventuring.
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The word read, and so brought in (as it were) in grosse, may (by the mercy of God) take some;
The word read, and so brought in (as it were) in gross, may (by the mercy of God) take Some;
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but we haue no warrant from hence to make a rule generall.
but we have no warrant from hence to make a Rule general.
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Againe, it is neede that the nette be strong, otherwise the greater kinde will breake through,
Again, it is need that the net be strong, otherwise the greater kind will break through,
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and make all the labour and charge to be in vaine;
and make all the labour and charge to be in vain;
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so it is meete that the Doctrine be well strengthened out of the word of God, that it be well prooued, that it be well pressed and applyed, that the consciences of the hearers may be conuicted,
so it is meet that the Doctrine be well strengthened out of the word of God, that it be well proved, that it be well pressed and applied, that the Consciences of the hearers may be convicted,
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and that they may see it is God, and not man with whom they haue to do.
and that they may see it is God, and not man with whom they have to do.
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For a man shall meete with many froward and wilfull and violent natures, that will not be held in,
For a man shall meet with many froward and wilful and violent nature's, that will not be held in,
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but when they feele themselues within the net will cry, Let vs breake thier bands, and cast their cords from vs ;
but when they feel themselves within the net will cry, Let us break their bans, and cast their cords from us;
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so that euen a kinde of violence may be vsed to keep them from destruction. Thirdly, in the successe of it.
so that even a kind of violence may be used to keep them from destruction. Thirdly, in the success of it.
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Many a draught the poore Fisherman makes and taketh nothing, yet he leaueth not off: many a time is the net of preaching shot forth, and yet none conuerted thereby:
Many a draught the poor Fisherman makes and Takes nothing, yet he Leaveth not off: many a time is the net of preaching shot forth, and yet none converted thereby:
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so it pleaseth God to exercise the patience of his seruants; yet still the worke must be followed, and the Lords leisure must be waited for.
so it Pleases God to exercise the patience of his Servants; yet still the work must be followed, and the lords leisure must be waited for.
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Often doth the net inclose many, which yet after breake away;
Often does the net enclose many, which yet After break away;
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and many are at first drawne in by the power of the Gospell, which yet afterwards slide backe and returne againe to their old profanenesse.
and many Are At First drawn in by the power of the Gospel, which yet afterwards slide back and return again to their old profaneness.
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There is much brought in in the Net, which yet is good for nothing when it is got:
There is much brought in in the Net, which yet is good for nothing when it is god:
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There come in frogs, and weeds, and a great deale of trash, which in the end is cast away,
There come in frogs, and weeds, and a great deal of trash, which in the end is cast away,
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though for the loue of the fish there were no little paines in drawing it in:
though for the love of the Fish there were no little pains in drawing it in:
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so, as it is shewed Matth. 13. 47. &c. many hypocrites and reprobates are gathered into the outward societie of the Church by preaching,
so, as it is showed Matthew 13. 47. etc. many Hypocrites and Reprobates Are gathered into the outward society of the Church by preaching,
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and so are let alone like weedes vntill the day of haruest, Matth. 13. 30. Thus as our calling is to be fishers, so our Net is preaching.
and so Are let alone like weeds until the day of harvest, Matthew 13. 30. Thus as our calling is to be Fishers, so our Net is preaching.
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It shewes plainely, that all the enemies and aduersaries of preaching, are enemies to the good and saluation of mens soules.
It shows plainly, that all the enemies and Adversaries of preaching, Are enemies to the good and salvation of men's Souls.
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This is the Net, and without this I will not feare to say, that surely men shall perish in their sinnes.
This is the Net, and without this I will not Fear to say, that surely men shall perish in their Sins.
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The diuell that great hunter after soules, laboureth by his instruments, euen with the very spirit of his hellish policie, to disgrace this course, to suppresse it, to put it downe, to draw men from affecting it.
The Devil that great hunter After Souls, Laboureth by his Instruments, even with the very Spirit of his hellish policy, to disgrace this course, to suppress it, to put it down, to draw men from affecting it.
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He knoweth it to be the meanes to abridge his kingdome, he feareth the pulling of some soule or other out of his clutches at euery Sermon.
He Knoweth it to be the means to abridge his Kingdom, he fears the pulling of Some soul or other out of his clutches At every Sermon.
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Let vs not suffer our selues to be cosined by his wiles.
Let us not suffer our selves to be Cousin by his wiles.
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Let me that am a Minister remember the Seruice I am called to, euen to catch men, to win soules, let me be euer plying this businesse;
Let me that am a Minister Remember the Service I am called to, even to catch men, to win Souls, let me be ever plying this business;
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and you (Beloued) when the Lords Net is cast in among you, run not from it, grudge not at it, presse and striue to be brought within the compasse of it, otherwise you shall continue within the sea of this world still, and shall neuer be saued.
and you (beloved) when the lords Net is cast in among you, run not from it, grudge not At it, press and strive to be brought within the compass of it, otherwise you shall continue within the sea of this world still, and shall never be saved.
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Fishes doe die if they be taken; wee can not escape eternall death if we be not caught.
Fish do die if they be taken; we can not escape Eternal death if we be not caught.
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The hooke may be sharpe, but the baite is sweet, and it will seeme a yoake to our nature, to be knit vp (as in a Net) and to be restrained from our owne wonted carnall liberty;
The hook may be sharp, but the bait is sweet, and it will seem a yoke to our nature, to be knit up (as in a Net) and to be restrained from our own wonted carnal liberty;
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but let vs looke to the end, which is the saluation of our soules. ({ inverted ⁂ }) FINIS.
but let us look to the end, which is the salvation of our Souls. ({ inverted ⁂ }) FINIS.
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