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AN HELPE TO THE BEST Bargaine. MAT. 13.46. Who when hee had found one pearle of good price, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
an HELP TO THE BEST Bargain. MATHEW. 13.46. Who when he had found one pearl of good price, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
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AS diuers seruants in the fame Shop, intending their Maisters gaine, though one, as the Fore-man, may shewe the Commodity,
AS diverse Servants in the fame Shop, intending their Masters gain, though one, as the Foreman, may show the Commodity,
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and set the price, yet the rest will further the bargaine, either by commending the goodnesse of the ware,
and Set the price, yet the rest will further the bargain, either by commending the Goodness of the ware,
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or shewing others that is worse, yea, naught and counterfeit, and perswading the Customer to straine to buy it:
or showing Others that is Worse, yea, nought and counterfeit, and persuading the Customer to strain to buy it:
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So is it my desire, this day, to be a fellow-seruant to helpe to strike vp the best bargaine, lately offered in the eminent'st place in this Kingdome, by a Reuerend & worthy Diuine, mine ancient Colleague NONLATINALPHABET & Contemporaneus :
So is it my desire, this day, to be a Fellow servant to help to strike up the best bargain, lately offered in the Eminentest place in this Kingdom, by a Reverend & worthy Divine, mine ancient Colleague & Contemporaneus:
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to whom I ioyfully giue the right-hand of fellowship ; wee workers together; beseech you, receiue not the grace of God in vaine .
to whom I joyfully give the right-hand of fellowship; we workers together; beseech you, receive not the grace of God in vain.
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In Court and Countrey, the true Ministers of Christ sing but one Song;
In Court and Country, the true Ministers of christ sing but one Song;
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aime at one Marke, to make their hearers rich in God, and wise vnto saluatiō, by the purchase of truth.
aim At one Mark, to make their hearers rich in God, and wise unto salvation, by the purchase of truth.
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We are not like the Priests and Iesuits, who are brethren in euill, though looking diuers wayes, according to their seuerall interests,
We Are not like the Priests and Iesuits, who Are brothers in evil, though looking diverse ways, according to their several interests,
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yet, like Samsons Foxes, tyed by the tayles, to carry Firebrands, to set Gods Field on fire,
yet, like Samsons Foxes, tied by the tails, to carry Firebrands, to Set God's Field on fire,
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& his vineyard in a general combustion: but, as the Cherubims looked face to face, and both vpon the Arke;
& his vineyard in a general combustion: but, as the Cherubims looked face to face, and both upon the Ark;
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so, one preacheth out of the old Testament, another out of the New, both looke vpon Christ, who is the Creator of the Creed,
so, one Preacheth out of the old Testament, Another out of the New, both look upon christ, who is the Creator of the Creed,
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and circumference of all holy Scriptures. Solomon biddeth vs, buy the truth, but at no hand, sell it.
and circumference of all holy Scriptures. Solomon bids us, buy the truth, but At no hand, fell it.
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A greater then Solomon biddeth vs buy it, though we sell all we haue for it:
A greater then Solomon bids us buy it, though we fell all we have for it:
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the one biddeth vs, buy and not sell;
the one bids us, buy and not fell;
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the other biddeth vs, sell that wee may buy ▪ both of them intend mens happinesse, by purchasing one & the same truth:
the other bids us, fell that we may buy ▪ both of them intend men's happiness, by purchasing one & the same truth:
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that was a precept, this is the practice: that wee must obey, and this imitate. My Text is part of a Parable, without which, CHRIST spake nothing; most powerfull, to command attention; and effectuall, to moue deuotion. A rich Parable;
that was a precept, this is the practice: that we must obey, and this imitate. My Text is part of a Parable, without which, CHRIST spoke nothing; most powerful, to command attention; and effectual, to move devotion. A rich Parable;
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rich in the historie, but richer in the mistery. It proponeth, a Pearle of great price;
rich in the history, but Richer in the mystery. It proponeth, a Pearl of great price;
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for purchase wherof, all must be sold:
for purchase whereof, all must be sold:
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but, it supponeth, a Iewell of inestimable pryce, in comparison whereof, S. Paul esteemed all goodly things to bee but drosse and dung.
but, it supponeth, a Jewel of inestimable price, in comparison whereof, S. Paul esteemed all goodly things to be but dross and dung.
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Parables are truely called sacred vailes.
Parables Are truly called sacred vails.
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giue me leaue to draw away the vaile, and let you looke into the holiest of all. This Pearle is, the Truth; in Hebrew, Margerah ; in the Greeke, NONLATINALPHABET; give me leave to draw away the veil, and let you look into the Holiest of all. This Pearl is, the Truth; in Hebrew, Margerah; in the Greek,;
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in Latine, Vnio: for, there is but one truth in the world:
in Latin, Union: for, there is but one truth in the world:
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and this Pearle is called, a goodly Pearle, a faire Margarite: For, euen the naked truth of God, without welt or guard,
and this Pearl is called, a goodly Pearl, a fair Margarite: For, even the naked truth of God, without welt or guard,
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or any entising words of mans wisdome, is most louely, and beautifull, yea, it is a Pearle of great price:
or any enticing words of men Wisdom, is most lovely, and beautiful, yea, it is a Pearl of great price:
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Dauid esteemes it dearer then thousands of gold and siluer: David esteems it Dearer then thousands of gold and silver:
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so did Salomon esteeme it, all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared vnto it:
so did Solomon esteem it, all the things thou Canst desire Are not to be compared unto it:
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This goodly precious pearle is (hid) hid from the wisdome and search of flesh and blood;
This goodly precious pearl is (hid) hid from the Wisdom and search of Flesh and blood;
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CHRIST told Peter when he had found it; Flesh and blood hath not reuealed this vnto thee. And againe;
CHRIST told Peter when he had found it; Flesh and blood hath not revealed this unto thee. And again;
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I thanke thee Lord of heauen and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, I thank thee Lord of heaven and earth, Because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent,
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and hast reuealed them to babes. Yea, so hid, as there is no finding it without a guid: and hast revealed them to babes. Yea, so hid, as there is no finding it without a guide:
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the Eunuch knew, he was in the field where the Pearle was, & wanted not for paines taking,
the Eunuch knew, he was in the field where the Pearl was, & wanted not for pains taking,
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yet, Philip asking him if hee had found it, he answered;
yet, Philip asking him if he had found it, he answered;
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How can I without a guide? And, there is but one Field in all the world, wherin this Pearle is hid, viz. the Word of God, which is therefore called the Word of Truth: How can I without a guide? And, there is but one Field in all the world, wherein this Pearl is hid, viz. the Word of God, which is Therefore called the Word of Truth:
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which precious Pearle is hid so deepe in the field of the sacred Scripture, that there is no finding of it, without much search, and diging: therefore Christ biddeth vs; Search the Scriptures. And Solomon biddeth:
which precious Pearl is hid so deep in the field of the sacred Scripture, that there is no finding of it, without much search, and digging: Therefore christ bids us; Search the Scriptures. And Solomon bids:
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Seeke for wisdome, as for siluer, and search for her as for hidden treasure ;Seek for Wisdom, as for silver, and search for her as for hidden treasure;
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but as the wise Merchant, that after great search, findeth a precious Pearle, hid in a field, will sell all hee hath to purchase that field, & pearle in it: but as the wise Merchant, that After great search, finds a precious Pearl, hid in a field, will fell all he hath to purchase that field, & pearl in it:
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so a wise Christian, by great study and meditation, hearing, reading, and praying, hauing found in the field of holy Scriptures, the hidden wisdome of God,
so a wise Christian, by great study and meditation, hearing, reading, and praying, having found in the field of holy Scriptures, the hidden Wisdom of God,
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for the saluation of man, by IESVS CHRIST, it is a knowledge so sweet and deare vnto him,
for the salvation of man, by JESUS CHRIST, it is a knowledge so sweet and deer unto him,
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as hee will easily part with all earthly things, that he may enioy the blessing of the Word,
as he will Easily part with all earthly things, that he may enjoy the blessing of the Word,
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and thereby encrease in the sauing knowledge of GOD's Truth. So much for the mistery. The parts of this Parable are two, viz.
and thereby increase in the Saving knowledge of GOD's Truth. So much for the mystery. The parts of this Parable Are two, viz.
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First, the finding of this Pearle. Secondly, the procuring of it, that it may be his owne that findeth it.
First, the finding of this Pearl. Secondly, the procuring of it, that it may be his own that finds it.
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I purpose by GOD's grace to handle the second part, it being to no purpose to find it,
I purpose by GOD's grace to handle the second part, it being to no purpose to find it,
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vnlesse wee make it our owne, that we may be enriched by it.
unless we make it our own, that we may be enriched by it.
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The manner how to compasse it, our Sauiour expresseth figuratiuely, by a bargain, in which bargaine, there are two things done; First, Selling.
The manner how to compass it, our Saviour Expresses figuratively, by a bargain, in which bargain, there Are two things done; First, Selling.
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And secondly, Buying; ( He sold all that he had, and bought it. ) And secondly, Buying; (He sold all that he had, and bought it.)
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In this world, Kings, Princes, and great rich men, are able to buy goodly precious Pearles,
In this world, Kings, Princes, and great rich men, Are able to buy goodly precious Pearls,
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and not sell any thing, the ouerplus of their great reuenues will compasse them;
and not fell any thing, the overplus of their great revenues will compass them;
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but, in the spirituall bargaine for this Pearle, there is no buying of it, but we must first sell;
but, in the spiritual bargain for this Pearl, there is no buying of it, but we must First fell;
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it is sometimes so deare, as the richest man must in action sell all:
it is sometime so deer, as the Richest man must in actium fell all:
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and it is neuer cheaper, but he that will haue it, must in affection, sell all that he hath for it:
and it is never cheaper, but he that will have it, must in affection, fell all that he hath for it:
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CHRIST our Master, hath himselfe in writing set the price, and we his Seruants cannot a bate an haire;
CHRIST our Master, hath himself in writing Set the price, and we his Servants cannot a bore an hair;
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If any man come to me, and hate not his father and his mother, and wife, If any man come to me, and hate not his father and his mother, and wife,
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and children, and brethren, and sisters;
and children, and brothers, and Sisters;
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yea, and his owne life also, he cannot be my Disciple: A great price, I confesse; yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my Disciple: A great price, I confess;
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yet, lest any should either stick at it, & goe away shucking the shoulders, as the rich man, that went away sorrowfull, for hee had great possessions:
yet, lest any should either stick At it, & go away shucking the shoulders, as the rich man, that went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions:
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or, repent of their bargaine, Christ hath assured, of all purchases, it is the best bargaine,
or, Repent of their bargain, christ hath assured, of all purchases, it is the best bargain,
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and the onely way to bee rich:
and the only Way to be rich:
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Euery one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, Every one that hath forsaken houses, or brothers, or Sisters, or father, or mother, or wife,
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or children, or lands, for my names sake, and the Gospels, he shall receiue an hundred-fold now in this time,
or children, or Lands, for my names sake, and the Gospels, he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time,
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and in the world to come eternal life. Oh, suffer me then to prouoke you in this dead time, wherein though truth was neuer cheaper, it is generally thought to be too deare amongst many cheapners, but few buyers: and in the world to come Eternal life. O, suffer me then to provoke you in this dead time, wherein though truth was never cheaper, it is generally Thought to be too deer among many cheapners, but few buyers:
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GOD's seruants haue but cold takings, it is much to bee feared, if the market mend not, Christ will shut vp his shopwindows,
GOD's Servants have but cold takings, it is much to be feared, if the market mend not, christ will shut up his shopwindows,
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and offer his Pearle to such as will more esteem of it:
and offer his Pearl to such as will more esteem of it:
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Oh, buy the truth whilst you may buy it, lest it prooue so scanty and deare, that it cannot be had at any rate:
O, buy the truth while you may buy it, lest it prove so scanty and deer, that it cannot be had At any rate:
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And that you may buy, first sell: that is the thing I purpose to presse at this time.
And that you may buy, First fell: that is the thing I purpose to press At this time.
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In Parables, the letter hath the least part: In Parables, the Letter hath the least part:
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if other haue any ▪ this passage needeth none, I neede not prouoke men to sell that they haue, too many haue done so, in these late and deare yeares, to buy bread for them & their families ▪ others, in this prodigall and luxurious age, sell more then they haue, both present and reuersion, inheritance, and offices;
if other have any ▪ this passage needs none, I need not provoke men to fell that they have, too many have done so, in these late and deer Years, to buy bred for them & their families ▪ Others, in this prodigal and luxurious age, fell more then they have, both present and reversion, inheritance, and Offices;
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and run in debt to buy wine, drinke, Tobacco, & spend vpon their lusts ▪ we had need to read lectures of good husbandrie to such,
and run in debt to buy wine, drink, Tobacco, & spend upon their Lustiest ▪ we had need to read Lectures of good Husbandry to such,
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and pray them to keepe that which they haue, & let nothing be lost, lest they pinch with the Prodigall ▪ in the end to sell all is the highway to misery.
and pray them to keep that which they have, & let nothing be lost, lest they pinch with the Prodigal ▪ in the end to fell all is the highway to misery.
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This sale, is to enable a man to buy CHRIST, yea, and heauen it selfe good husbands may thus sell;
This sale, is to enable a man to buy CHRIST, yea, and heaven it self good Husbands may thus fell;
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yea, thus to sell is the way to bee rich;
yea, thus to fell is the Way to be rich;
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this is godliness, which hath the promise of this life, and of that which is to come:
this is godliness, which hath the promise of this life, and of that which is to come:
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all good things of this life are in God's will and Testament, entituled to such Prodigals;
all good things of this life Are in God's will and Testament, entitled to such Prodigals;
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Hee that will sell all for Christ, shall enioy all with Christ. Marke then the words;
He that will fell all for christ, shall enjoy all with christ. Mark then the words;
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This wise-man proposed for patterne, doth not lay vp, or lend, or morgage, retayning propriety,
This Wiseman proposed for pattern, does not lay up, or lend, or mortgage, retaining propriety,
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but doth ( Sell ) not superfluities, and such things as he can spare, or hath no present vse of,
but does (Fell) not superfluities, and such things as he can spare, or hath no present use of,
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but, ( All that hee hath .)
but, (All that he hath.)
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The words being opened, hence we learne, that whosoeuer will attaine to the sauing knowledge of Christ,
The words being opened, hence we Learn, that whosoever will attain to the Saving knowledge of christ,
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& him crucified, must euer part with all hee hath.
& him Crucified, must ever part with all he hath.
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For the Illustration wherof, let it be noted, that euery godly Christian must sel these three things. First, himselfe. Secondly, his sinne. Thirdly, his substance.
For the Illustration whereof, let it be noted, that every godly Christian must sell these three things. First, himself. Secondly, his sin. Thirdly, his substance.
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Hee that maketh this sale, selleth all, and is able to buy the Pearle. For the first: Hee must sell himselfe;
He that makes this sale, Selleth all, and is able to buy the Pearl. For the First: He must fell himself;
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What? to become a Bond-slaue? No, no, but his owne natural wisdome, reason, will affections, desires: What? to become a Bondslave? No, no, but his own natural Wisdom, reason, will affections, Desires:
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yea, & confidence in his owne righteousnesse. This CHRIST expresseth, saying;
yea, & confidence in his own righteousness. This CHRIST Expresses, saying;
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He that will be my Disciple, let him denie himselfe. And S. Paul; If anie man seeme to be wise in this world, let him become a foole, that he may be wise, He that will be my Disciple, let him deny himself. And S. Paul; If any man seem to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise,
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for the wisdome of this world is foolishnesse with God. Yea, the carnall mind is enmity against GOD, it is not subiect to the Law of GOD, neither indeede, can bee: for the Wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. Yea, the carnal mind is enmity against GOD, it is not Subject to the Law of GOD, neither indeed, can be:
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euery imagination, and high thing that exalteth it selfe against the knowledge of GOD, must be cast downe,
every imagination, and high thing that Exalteth it self against the knowledge of GOD, must be cast down,
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& euery thought brought into captiuity, to the obedience of Christ;
& every Thought brought into captivity, to the Obedience of christ;
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and then appeareth Faith, which bringeth forth most excellent obedience, though most ridiculous in the eies of the worldly wise. Thus Abraham ;
and then appears Faith, which brings forth most excellent Obedience, though most ridiculous in the eyes of the worldly wise. Thus Abraham;
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being called of God out of Caldeah, hauing sold himselfe, hee followed God, he knew not whither : being called of God out of Caldeah, having sold himself, he followed God, he knew not whither:
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Againe, when the Lord promised him a Son by Sarah his wife, it was much against his naturall reason, hee being an hundred yeares old, and Sarah ninety;
Again, when the Lord promised him a Son by Sarah his wife, it was much against his natural reason, he being an hundred Years old, and Sarah ninety;
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but Abraham had sold himselfe, and therefore neither considered his owne body, nor Sarah's wombe, which were both as dead,
but Abraham had sold himself, and Therefore neither considered his own body, nor Sarah's womb, which were both as dead,
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but gaue glory to God being fully perswaded, that what the Lord had promised he was also able to perform:
but gave glory to God being Fully persuaded, that what the Lord had promised he was also able to perform:
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when also the Lord commanded him, to take his beloued and onely Sonne Isaac, and sacrifice him,
when also the Lord commanded him, to take his Beloved and only Son Isaac, and sacrifice him,
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how contrary was that to his naturall reason and affection, for a Father to lay violent hāds on his son,
how contrary was that to his natural reason and affection, for a Father to lay violent hands on his son,
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and neither spare him liuing, nor dead, till hee was burned into ashes? Yea, what a shake was this to his Faith, that hee should kill him, in whom he had receiued the promise, that hee and his should be blessed? But, hauing sold himselfe, hee rose vp early to doe it;
and neither spare him living, nor dead, till he was burned into Ashes? Yea, what a shake was this to his Faith, that he should kill him, in whom he had received the promise, that he and his should be blessed? But, having sold himself, he rose up early to do it;
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for, he knew, that GOD was able to raise him vp from the dead; wherefore, being thus prepared, he made an happy market;
for, he knew, that GOD was able to raise him up from the dead; Wherefore, being thus prepared, he made an happy market;
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he beleeued, & it was imputed to him for righteousnesse; he became the friēd of God, & father of all thē that beleeue.
he believed, & it was imputed to him for righteousness; he became the friend of God, & father of all them that believe.
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But, the Philosophers are no good Chapmen; for, whereas Christ hath pronounced; Blessed are they that see not, and beleeue. And S. Paul saith;
But, the Philosophers Are no good Chapmen; for, whereas christ hath pronounced; Blessed Are they that see not, and believe. And S. Paul Says;
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We liue by faith, & not by fight. They seek after wisdom, and will beleeue no more thē they can see, We live by faith, & not by fight. They seek After Wisdom, and will believe no more them they can see,
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or comprehēd by reason, & therefore the misteries of the Gospel are foolish & ridiculous vnto thē:
or comprehend by reason, & Therefore the Mysteres of the Gospel Are foolish & ridiculous unto them:
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when S. Paul offered this Pearl to the wise Philosophers at Athens, preaching Christ, and his resurrection, they called him babler,
when S. Paul offered this Pearl to the wise Philosophers At Athens, preaching christ, and his resurrection, they called him babbler,
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and mocked him neither are the Philosophying Schoolmen, good Chapmen, because they haue not sold themselues,
and mocked him neither Are the Philosophying Schoolmen, good Chapmen, Because they have not sold themselves,
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but turn Theology into witty questions, and bring the hidden Mysteries of God within the compasse of reason, by their subtle quiddities, and distinctions.
but turn Theology into witty questions, and bring the hidden Mysteres of God within the compass of reason, by their subtle quiddities, and Distinctions.
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Yea, we must not onely sell our naturall and vnregenerate wills, and reason, but also all confidence in our own works, and righteousnesse; Yea, we must not only fell our natural and unregenerate wills, and reason, but also all confidence in our own works, and righteousness;
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so our Sauiour hath taught vs, when we haue done all wee can, to say, Wee are vnprofitable Seruants:
so our Saviour hath taught us, when we have done all we can, to say, we Are unprofitable Servants:
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thus S. Paul became a blessed Merchant, who, hauing so much to be proud of, thus S. Paul became a blessed Merchant, who, having so much to be proud of,
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and to glory in, and concerning the righteousnesse of the Law being vnrebukeable, yet, for this Pearl's sake,
and to glory in, and Concerning the righteousness of the Law being unrebukable, yet, for this Pearl's sake,
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euen the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Iesus, he accounted it losse, and dung; & therfore made a good market, saying;
even the excellency of the knowledge of christ Iesus, he accounted it loss, and dung; & Therefore made a good market, saying;
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I liue by faith in the Sonne of God, who hath loued mee, and giuen himselfe for me, And againe; I live by faith in the Son of God, who hath loved me, and given himself for me, And again;
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To me to liue, is Christ, and to dye is gaine. But the Iewes are no Chapmen for this market, To me to live, is christ, and to die is gain. But the Iewes Are no Chapmen for this market,
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for, they going about to establish their owne righteousnesse, haue not submitted themselues to the righteousnes of GOD;
for, they going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves to the righteousness of GOD;
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in which condition were the Pharises, and are the Papists, who trusting in the merit of their owne Workes,
in which condition were the Pharisees, and Are the Papists, who trusting in the merit of their own Works,
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and going about to establish their owne inherent, home-made righteousnesse, cannot submit themselues to the righteousnesse of God:
and going about to establish their own inherent, home-made righteousness, cannot submit themselves to the righteousness of God:
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no welcome Chapmen to God's shop, but such as are humble, poore, and beggerly, that haue sold themselues, their reason, and righteousnesse, workes, and wisdome;
no welcome Chapmen to God's shop, but such as Are humble, poor, and beggarly, that have sold themselves, their reason, and righteousness, works, and Wisdom;
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and doe altogether hunger & thirst after, reioyce and glory in Christ, and saluation by him.
and do altogether hunger & thirst After, rejoice and glory in christ, and salvation by him.
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Secondly, he that will buy the truth, must sell; and sell all his sinnes: Secondly, he that will buy the truth, must fell; and fell all his Sins:
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whereas there are many poore and simple people in the world, that haue but a small share, either in the gifts of nature, or good things of fortune:
whereas there Are many poor and simple people in the world, that have but a small share, either in the Gifts of nature, or good things of fortune:
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all men are exceedingly fraught with sinne; & nothing may more properly be called a mans owne, then his sin;
all men Are exceedingly fraught with sin; & nothing may more properly be called a men own, then his since;
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a man would thinke he might wel call such lands and inheritance his owne, as hee can shew good euidence for,
a man would think he might well call such Lands and inheritance his own, as he can show good evidence for,
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and is come vnto him by diuers descents, and he hath legal writings to shew for it, made in such and such a kings raigne, hundreds of yeares agoe.
and is come unto him by diverse descents, and he hath Legal writings to show for it, made in such and such a Kings Reign, hundreds of Years ago.
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But no man can shew such euidence for his lands, as a man may for his sins:
But no man can show such evidence for his Lands, as a man may for his Sins:
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The one can hardly goe so far as William the Conqueror, not much aboue 500. yeares:
The one can hardly go so Far as William the Conqueror, not much above 500. Years:
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but the other hath his sin by inheritance from Adam, almost 5550 years since
but the other hath his since by inheritance from Adam, almost 5550 Years since
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Thirdly, there is nothing doth more beset a man, or cleaue more fast to a man,
Thirdly, there is nothing does more beset a man, or cleave more fast to a man,
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or man can hardly be drawne to leaue, then his sinne;
or man can hardly be drawn to leave, then his sin;
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the leauing of some sins, is as the pulling out of the right eye, & the cutting off of the right hand:
the leaving of Some Sins, is as the pulling out of the right eye, & the cutting off of the right hand:
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But, righteousnesse, & vnrighteousnesse cannot dwell together, there is no remedy, hee shall neuer haue the Pearle doth not first sell all his sins.
But, righteousness, & unrighteousness cannot dwell together, there is no remedy, he shall never have the Pearl does not First fell all his Sins.
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Alas, who can doe so? Are we not all sinners? Was there euer any so righteous on earth,
Alas, who can do so? are we not all Sinners? Was there ever any so righteous on earth,
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as sinned not? I answer;
as sinned not? I answer;
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It is one thing to haue sin dwelling, & another to haue it raigning in vs: It is one thing to have since Dwelling, & Another to have it reigning in us:
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this is meant of raigning sinnes:
this is meant of reigning Sins:
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according to which sence, I will lay downe the doctrine in plaine tearmes, and prooue it;
according to which sense, I will lay down the Doctrine in plain terms, and prove it;
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for, in this the very life of religion, and power of godlines doth consist.
for, in this the very life of Religion, and power of godliness does consist.
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Whosoeuer will enioy the sauing truth, with the comforts & benefits of the Gospell, must haue no raigning sin; Whosoever will enjoy the Saving truth, with the comforts & benefits of the Gospel, must have no reigning since;
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but, for euer renounce and forsake both inward delight, and outward practise of euery knowne sinne.
but, for ever renounce and forsake both inward delight, and outward practice of every known sin.
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Oh, this is a hard taske: and as it keepeth a great many from market; so others that seeme faire Chapmen, either to goe away offended;
O, this is a hard task: and as it Keepeth a great many from market; so Others that seem fair Chapmen, either to go away offended;
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or deceiue themselues with cunning trickes and shifts: Verie few but faile in one point or other of this lesson:
or deceive themselves with cunning tricks and shifts: Very few but fail in one point or other of this Lesson:
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but, let vs hearken to God's owne precept; Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God with all thy soule, strength, and might :
but, let us harken to God's own precept; Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy soul, strength, and might:
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Hee that doth so, cannot loue any sin;
He that does so, cannot love any since;
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for, the loue of God, is the fulfilling of the law, whereof sin is the transgression.
for, the love of God, is the fulfilling of the law, whereof since is the Transgression.
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S. Paul biddeth all Christians to glorifie God in their souls, and in their bodies; & to clense themselues from all filthinesse of the flesh, and of the spirit.
S. Paul bids all Christians to Glorify God in their Souls, and in their bodies; & to cleanse themselves from all filthiness of the Flesh, and of the Spirit.
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And what hee commandeth, hee elsewhere praieth for; The very God of peace sanctifie you throughout:
And what he commands, he elsewhere Prayeth for; The very God of peace sanctify you throughout:
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and I pray God that your soule, and spirit, and body may be kept blamelesse,
and I pray God that your soul, and Spirit, and body may be kept blameless,
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vnto the comming of our Lord Iesus Christ. S. Iames also biddeth all Christians, Cleanse their hands, and purge their hearts. Yea, euery page in holy writ is ful of such precepts, though not such full precepts. unto the coming of our Lord Iesus christ. S. James also bids all Christians, Cleanse their hands, and purge their hearts. Yea, every page in holy writ is full of such Precepts, though not such full Precepts.
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As, Let your light shine before men. Let not sin raigne in your mortall bodies: Let your conuersation be such as becommeth the Gospell. The Grace of God, which bringeth saluation to all men, hath appeared,
As, Let your Light shine before men. Let not since Reign in your Mortal bodies: Let your Conversation be such as becomes the Gospel. The Grace of God, which brings salvation to all men, hath appeared,
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and teacheth vs to denye all vngodlinesse, and worldly Lusts, and to liue righteously, godly,
and Teaches us to deny all ungodliness, and worldly Lustiest, and to live righteously, godly,
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and soberly in this present world. Be yee holy in all manner of conuersation. Yea, what is true Repentance, and soberly in this present world. Be ye holy in all manner of Conversation. Yea, what is true Repentance,
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but the conuersion of the whole man, from all sinne, vnto GOD? He felleth all his sinnes.
but the conversion of the Whole man, from all sin, unto GOD? He feeleth all his Sins.
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Such a sale holy Dauid made, who had respect to all God's commandements; restrained his feet from euery euill way, and vtterly abhorred all false waies:
Such a sale holy David made, who had respect to all God's Commandments; restrained his feet from every evil Way, and utterly abhorred all false ways:
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And Iosiah turned to the Lord, with all his heart, & all his soule according to all the commandements of God.
And Josiah turned to the Lord, with all his heart, & all his soul according to all the Commandments of God.
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And Zacharie and Elizabeth walked in all the commandements and ordinances of God, without rebuke. Zacheus, hauing found the Pearl, sold all his sinnes, hee stood and said;
And Zacharias and Elizabeth walked in all the Commandments and ordinances of God, without rebuke. Zacchaeus, having found the Pearl, sold all his Sins, he stood and said;
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Lord, the halfe of my goods I giue to the poore, and if I haue taken anything from any man, by false accusation, I restore it foure-fold. Marie, who had beene a notorious and infamous sinner, hauing found this Pearle, shee sold all her sinnes, both for delight and practise, vtterly forsooke, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor, and if I have taken anything from any man, by false accusation, I restore it fourfold. Marie, who had been a notorious and infamous sinner, having found this Pearl, she sold all her Sins, both for delight and practise, utterly forsook,
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and detested her former, sinful, & vnchast life;
and detested her former, sinful, & unchaste life;
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her eies, which had beene full of adultery, became as riuers of teares to wash Christs feete;
her eyes, which had been full of adultery, became as Rivers of tears to wash Christ feet;
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her haire, which doubtless had beene plaited, and laide abroad, an entisement to sin, was made a to well to wipe his feete;
her hair, which doubtless had been plaited, and laid abroad, an enticement to since, was made a to well to wipe his feet;
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her face, which had beene impudent, was filled with shamefastnesse, and modesty, she came behinde Christ:
her face, which had been impudent, was filled with shamefastness, and modesty, she Come behind christ:
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The poore Theefe, finding this Pearl on the Crosse, how did he sell all? What a change was there wrought? that little time he had to liue,
The poor Thief, finding this Pearl on the Cross, how did he fell all? What a change was there wrought? that little time he had to live,
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how well and godly did hee spend it, in rebukes, confessions, and praiers ? The Iaylor, who doubtlesse had beene the instrument of cruelty in punishing the Apostles, hauing found this Pearle, hee sold all his sinnes, brought them forth of prison, washed their stripes, set meat before them,
how well and godly did he spend it, in rebukes, confessions, and Prayers? The Jailer, who doubtless had been the Instrument of cruelty in punishing the Apostles, having found this Pearl, he sold all his Sins, brought them forth of prison, washed their stripes, Set meat before them,
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and reioyced, that hee & his houshould beleeued in God.
and rejoiced, that he & his household believed in God.
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Yea, such as had vsed curious arts, finding this pearl, sold all their sins, and in detestation thereof burnt their bookes,
Yea, such as had used curious arts, finding this pearl, sold all their Sins, and in detestation thereof burned their books,
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though worth fifty thousand peeces of siluer. Oh, these were Merchants, and made an happie market indeede!
though worth fifty thousand Pieces of silver. O, these were Merchant's, and made an happy market indeed!
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Yea, true repentance worketh such shame and confusion; such zeale, indignation, and reuenge; such beating on the breast, with the Publican;
Yea, true Repentance works such shame and confusion; such zeal, Indignation, and revenge; such beating on the breast, with the Publican;
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such smiting on the thigh, with the Prophet;
such smiting on the thigh, with the Prophet;
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such a change, that their old companions take notice thereof, that they will no longer run into the same excesse of riot with them. But no maruell;
such a change, that their old Sodales take notice thereof, that they will no longer run into the same excess of riot with them. But no marvel;
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for they haue sold all their sinnes, & are become new Creatures. So must all doe that will buy the Pearle.
for they have sold all their Sins, & Are become new Creatures. So must all doe that will buy the Pearl.
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But now, alas, how fearefull will the condition of many bee found, if we make application? Many seek for this goodly Pearl seeme very desirous to haue it, commend it, and the sellers of it; But now, alas, how fearful will the condition of many be found, if we make application? Many seek for this goodly Pearl seem very desirous to have it, commend it, and the sellers of it;
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but, will not sell all they haue.
but, will not fell all they have.
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They come to the Church, heare the word diligently, respect the Ministers of the Gospel reuerently, cheapen faire,
They come to the Church, hear the word diligently, respect the Ministers of the Gospel reverently, cheapen fair,
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and stand at offer, and proffer; but they would haue the Pearle, and their sinnes too;
and stand At offer, and proffer; but they would have the Pearl, and their Sins too;
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they will by no meanes bee drawne to sell all them. If you doe remember, there were foure things laid downe in the Doctrine. First, they doe sell. Secondly, all sinnes.
they will by no means be drawn to fell all them. If you do Remember, there were foure things laid down in the Doctrine. First, they do fell. Secondly, all Sins.
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Thirdly, in regard of inward delight, and outward practise. Fourthly, for euer.
Thirdly, in regard of inward delight, and outward practice. Fourthly, for ever.
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Against which, foure sorts of Chapmen doe offend, who (if they reforme not) shall neuer enioy the Pearle.
Against which, foure sorts of Chapmen do offend, who (if they reform not) shall never enjoy the Pearl.
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First, are such as leaue one sin, and take vp another; and commonly, that they take, is worse then that they left; First, Are such as leave one since, and take up Another; and commonly, that they take, is Worse then that they left;
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so, some leaue prodigality, and become couetous: luke-warme Protestants, become Idolatrous Papists: some superstitious, become prophain:
so, Some leave prodigality, and become covetous: lukewarm Protestants, become Idolatrous Papists: Some superstitious, become prophain:
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and many Atheists, turne Heretikes ▪ In a word;
and many Atheists, turn Heretics ▪ In a word;
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a great many thinke, they haue made a faire market, when they consider what they haue beene,
a great many think, they have made a fair market, when they Consider what they have been,
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but neuer consider, what they are: what they haue lost, but not what they haue taken vp;
but never Consider, what they Are: what they have lost, but not what they have taken up;
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wheras in truth, they haue only made an exchang, and that for the worse; whereas my Text saith;
whereas in truth, they have only made an exchange, and that for the Worse; whereas my Text Says;
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They must sell and deliuer seison. Another sort there is, that would sell, some, yea, many, but not all their sinnes:
They must fell and deliver seison. another sort there is, that would fell, Some, yea, many, but not all their Sins:
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such a Chapman was Herod, hee did many things, but not all, his heart was still on Herodias ;
such a Chapman was Herod, he did many things, but not all, his heart was still on Herodias;
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he had not gone so far as Dauid, to haue respect to all Gods commandements;
he had not gone so Far as David, to have respect to all God's Commandments;
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Thou shalt not commit adultery, was cast behind his backe, hee could not abide to heare of that: Thou shalt not commit adultery, was cast behind his back, he could not abide to hear of that:
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the young man such another, hee offer'd faire, left but one thing, but would not part with that,
the young man such Another, he offered fair, left but one thing, but would not part with that,
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but fell off, and mist the happie bargaine.
but fell off, and missed the happy bargain.
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Alas, this is the wofull condition of many, they will part with some sinnes, yea, not sticke to part with many, Alas, this is the woeful condition of many, they will part with Some Sins, yea, not stick to part with many,
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but retaine some one singular and beloued sinne, they will pare fingers and toes to the quicke;
but retain Some one singular and Beloved sin, they will pare fingers and toes to the quick;
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yea, launce some part till the blood gush out; but the right eie will not out, the right hand will not off.
yea, lance Some part till the blood gush out; but the right eye will not out, the right hand will not off.
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Such Customers the Deuill liketh well enough, he careth not how many sins we part with,
Such Customers the devil liketh well enough, he Careth not how many Sins we part with,
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so hee hold vs fast but by one; hee knoweth well, that one raigning sinne ouerthroweth all religion.
so he hold us fast but by one; he Knoweth well, that one reigning sin Overthroweth all Religion.
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One would thinke it but a smal sinne, the sinne of the tongue;
One would think it but a small sin, the sin of the tongue;
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yet S. Iames saith, If any man seeme religious, and refraine not his tongue, this mans religion is vaine.
yet S. James Says, If any man seem religious, and refrain not his tongue, this men Religion is vain.
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Oh, remember this Text, hee that will haue this Pearle, must make a full sale of all. O, Remember this Text, he that will have this Pearl, must make a full sale of all.
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To retaine a part, is not to sell, but with Ananias to dissemble. He that keepeth sinne, in any part, looseth Grace, in whole.
To retain a part, is not to fell, but with Ananias to dissemble. He that Keepeth sin, in any part, loses Grace, in Whole.
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To loath some sinne, and loue other, is but halting. One Colloquintida spilt the whole messe of pottage.
To loath Some sin, and love other, is but halting. One Colloquintida spilled the Whole mess of pottage.
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Is not a ship suncke by one leake; a besiedged Citie lost, by one breach;
Is not a ship sunk by one leak; a besieged city lost, by one breach;
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a bird caught in the snare, by one foot, as well as the whole body? a man killed by one disease? Hee is no good Chapman in God's shop, that doth not, with Dauid, Vtterly abhorre all false waies ;
a bird caught in the snare, by one foot, as well as the Whole body? a man killed by one disease? He is no good Chapman in God's shop, that does not, with David, Utterly abhor all false ways;
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yea, those especially, wherein hee hath sometime walked with greatest delight. Oh, let vs remember the Preface which Moses setteth before the Law;
yea, those especially, wherein he hath sometime walked with greatest delight. O, let us Remember the Preface which Moses sets before the Law;
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God spake (All) these words and saide ;God spoke (All) these words and said;
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Hee spake not the first and second, no, nor all the commandements of the first Table onely,
He spoke not the First and second, no, nor all the Commandments of the First Table only,
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and there left, but he spake All ; gaue as great a charge to keep euery one, as any one: And S. Iames saith;
and there left, but he spoke All; gave as great a charge to keep every one, as any one: And S. James Says;
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He that breaketh one, is guiltie of all. He, that wittingly, and willingly transgresseth any one, will (if occasion serue) breake euery one: He that breaks one, is guilty of all. He, that wittingly, and willingly Transgresseth any one, will (if occasion serve) break every one:
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wee see that in Herod, though he did many things, yet he made no conscience to breake the seauenth command;
we see that in Herod, though he did many things, yet he made no conscience to break the Seventh command;
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he, hauing occasion, made no conscience of the third, but sware to a wanton Dancer to giue what shee should aske,
he, having occasion, made no conscience of the third, but sware to a wanton Dancer to give what she should ask,
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though to the halfe of his kingdome:
though to the half of his Kingdom:
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yea, made no conscience of the sixt command, but most cruelly, for his faithfull dealing, persecuted to the death Iohn the Baptist, A greater then whom was not borne of women ▪ so dangerous a thing it is, to liue in any knowne sinne;
yea, made no conscience of the sixt command, but most cruelly, for his faithful dealing, persecuted to the death John the Baptist, A greater then whom was not born of women ▪ so dangerous a thing it is, to live in any known sin;
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though a man part with neuer so many, yet that one remayning sinne will (as occasion serueth) bring all the rest againe;
though a man part with never so many, yet that one remaining sin will (as occasion serveth) bring all the rest again;
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wherfore be sure ye make a thorough sale, sell all your sins, be faithfull with Moses, and leaue not an hoofe behinde, Exodus 10.26. A third sort of Chapmen there are, that sell, and all, in regard of outward and customable practise;
Wherefore be sure you make a thorough sale, fell all your Sins, be faithful with Moses, and leave not an hoof behind, Exodus 10.26. A third sort of Chapmen there Are, that fell, and all, in regard of outward and customable practice;
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in the meane time, there is a secret inward pleasure and delight;
in the mean time, there is a secret inward pleasure and delight;
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oh, there is still a good wil borne to such and such a sin, if ability, time, and occasions did serue:
o, there is still a good will born to such and such a since, if ability, time, and occasions did serve:
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the heart wil not seale and confirme the bargaine and sale, but doth rather grudge at it,
the heart will not seal and confirm the bargain and sale, but does rather grudge At it,
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and seeke to picke holes in the euidence ▪ but such as will buy the Pearle, must be sure the heart sell all;
and seek to pick holes in the evidence ▪ but such as will buy the Pearl, must be sure the heart fell all;
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for, if lust and delight raign in the heart, the sale is nought: as Dauid saith;
for, if lust and delight Reign in the heart, the sale is nought: as David Says;
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If I regard iniquitie in my heart, God will not heare mee. Oh Lord, will some say; If I regard iniquity in my heart, God will not hear me. O Lord, will Some say;
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Who can make such a sale? Who can say;
Who can make such a sale? Who can say;
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Mine heart is cleane ? I answer, That, as the sale of all sinne, doth not import a not sinning at all, (for, Mine heart is clean? I answer, That, as the sale of all sin, does not import a not sinning At all, (for,
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if none but such, then none should buy the Pearle) but not an habituall & customable sinning which the Scriptures call;
if none but such, then none should buy the Pearl) but not an habitual & customable sinning which the Scriptures call;
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A committing of sinne ▪ so neither doth this cleansing of the heart imports an vtter freedom from sinfull lusts, motions, A committing of sin ▪ so neither does this cleansing of the heart imports an utter freedom from sinful Lustiest, motions,
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and desires, but, a dislyking, resisting, and bewailing of them with the Apostle, Oh, wretched man that I am! So that if thy soule and conscience can truely witnesse, there is nothing more grieuous, irkesome and displeasing vnto thee,
and Desires, but, a disliking, resisting, and bewailing of them with the Apostle, O, wretched man that I am! So that if thy soul and conscience can truly witness, there is nothing more grievous, irksome and displeasing unto thee,
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then the corruptions of thine heart, which, as they doe appeare ▪ thou dost checke, snub,
then the corruptions of thine heart, which, as they do appear ▪ thou dost check, snub,
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and suppresse, the sale is good, and thou shalt haue the Pearle.
and suppress, the sale is good, and thou shalt have the Pearl.
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A fourth and last sort there are, who sell all, both for outward practise, and inward delight, but not for euer;
A fourth and last sort there Are, who fell all, both for outward practice, and inward delight, but not for ever;
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like Lot's wife, they looke backe againe; with Demas, they returne to the world againe ; and, hauing once escaped the filthinesse of the world, yet come to be entangled againe,
like Lot's wife, they look back again; with Demas, they return to the world again; and, having once escaped the filthiness of the world, yet come to be entangled again,
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and are like the Dog, returning to his vomite; and the washen Sowe, to wallowing in the mire againe:
and Are like the Dog, returning to his vomit; and the washen Sow, to wallowing in the mire again:
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the consideration whereof maketh good what I said before;
the consideration whereof makes good what I said before;
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that, of many Chapmen, few buy this Pearle, because few make a perfect ( All ) of their sinnes,
that, of many Chapmen, few buy this Pearl, Because few make a perfect (All) of their Sins,
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for such an one selleth All, both for outward practise, and inward delight, for euer:
for such an one Selleth All, both for outward practice, and inward delight, for ever:
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and yet the bargaine is not made, there is a further sale yet to be made, viz.
and yet the bargain is not made, there is a further sale yet to be made, viz.
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He that will buy this Pearle, must sell all his substance, and all his worldly goods, He that will buy this Pearl, must fell all his substance, and all his worldly goods,
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and temporall estate he hath here. Sometimes this Pearle is so deare, as it will cost all that a man hath;
and temporal estate he hath Here. Sometime this Pearl is so deer, as it will cost all that a man hath;
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his houses, lands, goods, honour, peace, libertie, and life;
his houses, Lands, goods, honour, peace, liberty, and life;
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as in the daies of the persecuting Emperors, and Princes, when goods, libertie, and all were confiscated, and they cried;
as in the days of the persecuting Emperor's, and Princes, when goods, liberty, and all were confiscated, and they cried;
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Christianos ad Leones. So, truth was deare in this Land, in the daies of Queene Marie ; Christians ad Leones. So, truth was deer in this Land, in the days of Queen marry;
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there was a great famine, in her daies, of corne, and they were glad to make breade of Oke cornes (saith the History) but, the word of God was dearer,
there was a great famine, in her days, of corn, and they were glad to make bread of Oak corns (Says the History) but, the word of God was Dearer,
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and the Pearle of truth more precious, so as many holy Martyrs sold all they had to buy it.
and the Pearl of truth more precious, so as many holy Martyrs sold all they had to buy it.
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Such good chapmen were the Christ ▪ an Hebrews, who suffered with ioy the spoile of their goods.
Such good chapmen were the christ ▪ an Hebrews, who suffered with joy the spoil of their goods.
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and those of whom the same Apostle also speaketh, who for the Gospel, and a good conscience, were tryed with cruell mockings and scornings, bonds and imprisonment, they were stoned and sawen asunder, tempted and slaine with the sword, wandred about in Sheepe-skinnes,
and those of whom the same Apostle also speaks, who for the Gospel, and a good conscience, were tried with cruel mockings and scornings, bonds and imprisonment, they were stoned and sawen asunder, tempted and slain with the sword, wandered about in Sheepskins,
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and Goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, and tormented;
and Goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, and tormented;
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they wandred in deserts, and mountaines, & in dens &c. And such chapmen were the beleuers in the primitiue Church, who sold their possessions,
they wandered in deserts, and Mountains, & in dens etc. And such chapmen were the believers in the primitive Church, who sold their possessions,
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and goods, and pauned them to all men, as they had neede.
and goods, and paned them to all men, as they had need.
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Such a Chapman was S. Paul, who professed, he was not moued to know, that bonds and afflictions did abide him;
Such a Chapman was S. Paul, who professed, he was not moved to know, that bonds and afflictions did abide him;
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yea, he did not count his life deare, that he might finish his course vvith ioy.
yea, he did not count his life deer, that he might finish his course with joy.
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And thus rebuked such, as vvith teares besought him, not to goe vp to Ierusalem, What mean you to weepe,
And thus rebuked such, as with tears besought him, not to go up to Ierusalem, What mean you to weep,
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and to breake mine heart, for, I am readie, not to bee bound onely, but also to dye at Ierusalem,
and to break mine heart, for, I am ready, not to be bound only, but also to die At Ierusalem,
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for the name of the Lord Iesus. Such a franke Chapman was Moses, who refused to bee called the sonne of Pharaoh's Daughter, for the name of the Lord Iesus. Such a frank Chapman was Moses, who refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's Daughter,
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and chose rather to suffer afflictions with the people of God, then to enioy the pleasures of sin for a season.
and chosen rather to suffer afflictions with the people of God, then to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season.
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Thus you see, the Pearle hath bin, and may bee so deare, that a man must indeed sel all that he hath in this world, to buy it.
Thus you see, the Pearl hath been, and may be so deer, that a man must indeed sell all that he hath in this world, to buy it.
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But, blessed be God, in these happie daies, this Pearle is cheap; wee may buy it at an easie rate:
But, blessed be God, in these happy days, this Pearl is cheap; we may buy it At an easy rate:
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now, if euer wee may say with the Prophet; Come buy without money : Come, take paines to fetch it, and haue it;
now, if ever we may say with the Prophet; Come buy without money: Come, take pains to fetch it, and have it;
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you neede not sell all, nor any thing you haue for it, but keepe it, and all you haue:
you need not fell all, nor any thing you have for it, but keep it, and all you have:
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yea, many by this Pearle, haue beene enriched, and made happie in the world, many a man preferred to great dignity, honour, office, authority, wealth, in Church & Common-wealth,
yea, many by this Pearl, have been enriched, and made happy in the world, many a man preferred to great dignity, honour, office, Authority, wealth, in Church & Commonwealth,
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for his profession of Religion and godlinesse. Oh happy time! But, let me tell you;
for his profession of Religion and godliness. O happy time! But, let me tell you;
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this Pearle neuer was, is, nor shall be cheaper, but he that will buy it, must in his affection, sell all that euer he hath.
this Pearl never was, is, nor shall be cheaper, but he that will buy it, must in his affection, fell all that ever he hath.
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And God accepteth of affection for action, as God accepted the full purpose and resolution of Abraham, to sacrifice his Sonne,
And God Accepteth of affection for actium, as God accepted the full purpose and resolution of Abraham, to sacrifice his Son,
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as if he had done it. Oh, examine your soules, what is it you doe chiefly minde? Are your praires,
as if he had done it. O, examine your Souls, what is it you do chiefly mind? are your praires,
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& that in your beds by night, powred out vnto God with sighs and teares,
& that in your Beds by night, poured out unto God with sighs and tears,
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when no eye seeth, no eare heareth you, for the preseruation of the Gospell, and truth of God to you and yours? Doe you esteeme it as the greatest blessing in this world,
when no eye sees, no ear hears you, for the preservation of the Gospel, and truth of God to you and yours? Do you esteem it as the greatest blessing in this world,
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and so, as in comparison of it, you esteeme the whole world, with all the pleasures, profits, honor,
and so, as in comparison of it, you esteem the Whole world, with all the pleasures, profits, honour,
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and happinesse thereof, as most vile, base, and contemptible;
and happiness thereof, as most vile, base, and contemptible;
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and those many good things, which with it you enioy, and they are deare vnto you,
and those many good things, which with it you enjoy, and they Are deer unto you,
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yet, for it you would •ate and become prodigall of. Or, at least, art thou grieued and sorrie in thy soule, that thou discernest weakenesse,
yet, for it you would •ate and become prodigal of. Or, At least, art thou grieved and sorry in thy soul, that thou discernest weakness,
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and fearefulnesse, and want of such resolution; and dost thou vnfainedly pray to God, to giue thee such loue, zeale, and courage.
and fearfulness, and want of such resolution; and dost thou unfeignedly pray to God, to give thee such love, zeal, and courage.
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Oh, then, bee of good comfort, thou hast made a good market, thou hast gotten the Pearle,
O, then, be of good Comfort, thou hast made a good market, thou hast got the Pearl,
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and the Deuill shall not bee able to rob thee of it.
and the devil shall not be able to rob thee of it.
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But, if thou bearest a faire face, makest profession of much loue to the Gospell, in times of peace,
But, if thou bearest a fair face, Makest profession of much love to the Gospel, in times of peace,
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and so long as it may stand with thine honor, and wealth; but, God knoweth, thou mindest earthly things, thou louest this world;
and so long as it may stand with thine honour, and wealth; but, God Knoweth, thou mindest earthly things, thou love this world;
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if times of tryall should come, thou wilt shew thy selfe to be but an Huckster, a Broker, a Mounte banke, and Quack-saluer.
if times of trial should come, thou wilt show thy self to be but an Huckster, a Broker, a Mount bank, and Quacksalver.
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Oh, then, see there bee truth and sincerity in the heart, reunite your languishing, drooping, and dying zeal to the Gospell; let your neuer contenting preferments; your neuer satisfying pleasures; your neuer filling profits;
O, then, see there be truth and sincerity in the heart, reunite your languishing, drooping, and dying zeal to the Gospel; let your never contenting preferments; your never satisfying pleasures; your never filling profits;
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your momentany, and euer dying liues, bee esteemed as dung, in comparison of the euerlasting truth of God for the saluation of your soules.
your momentany, and ever dying lives, be esteemed as dung, in comparison of the everlasting truth of God for the salvation of your Souls.
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Oh, that men knew how inualuable the truth of God is; one iot thereof more worth then heauen & earth!
O, that men knew how invaluable the truth of God is; one jot thereof more worth then heaven & earth!
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Oh, that men knew how happie they are that haue it! and how rich, though neuer so poore in the world, Reuel. 2.9. Happie is the man that findeth wisdome, and getteth vnderstanding, Prou. 3.13.
O, that men knew how happy they Are that have it! and how rich, though never so poor in the world, Revel. 2.9. Happy is the man that finds Wisdom, and gets understanding, Prou. 3.13.
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And how poore, and miserable, & wretched they are that want it, though knowing no end of their worldly wealth? and so decked with Pearles, that they glister like the Sunne,
And how poor, and miserable, & wretched they Are that want it, though knowing no end of their worldly wealth? and so decked with Pearls, that they glister like the Sun,
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and dazle mens eies to looke vpon them.
and dazzle men's eyes to look upon them.
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Oh, that yee knew this acceptable time, and that God may offer this Pearle to others:
O, that ye knew this acceptable time, and that God may offer this Pearl to Others:
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Oh, then would you become franke Chapmen, and sell all yee haue to buy it.
O, then would you become frank Chapmen, and fell all ye have to buy it.
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And will you not doe so before Market be done, and Shop-windowes shut vp? Looke vpon the Idolater, he is a franke Chapman; And will you not do so before Market be done, and Shop-windows shut up? Look upon the Idolater, he is a frank Chapman;
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he will not sticke to sell all hee hath, to satisfie his fleshly minde (for so S. Paul saith;
he will not stick to fell all he hath, to satisfy his fleshly mind (for so S. Paul Says;
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Idolatrie is a worke of the flesh, ) When the Childrē of Israel were so earnest with Aaron, to make them a God; Idolatry is a work of the Flesh,) When the Children of Israel were so earnest with Aaron, to make them a God;
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to coole their desire, and preuent it (as some of the Fathers construe it) hee bad them bring, not ordinary gold, in wedge or coyne,
to cool their desire, and prevent it (as Some of the Father's construe it) he bade them bring, not ordinary gold, in wedge or coin,
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but Rings, yea, their golden Eare-rings, that were in the eares of their wiues and children;
but Rings, yea, their golden Earrings, that were in the ears of their wives and children;
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but, did they stick at that? No, (saith the Text) They did breake them off,
but, did they stick At that? No, (Says the Text) They did break them off,
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and bring them. An Idolater thinketh nothing too deare for his Idol. Looke vpon the Epicure, he will spend all hee hath for his belly. and bring them. an Idolater Thinketh nothing too deer for his Idol. Look upon the Epicure, he will spend all he hath for his belly.
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Look vpon the proud person, he, or shee, will spend all they haue for their backes;
Look upon the proud person, he, or she, will spend all they have for their backs;
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to bee clothed gorgeously, and phantastically. These are frank chapmen indeed, and neuer sticke at the price.
to be clothed gorgeously, and fantastically. These Are frank chapmen indeed, and never stick At the price.
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What, shall the Idolater sell all he hath for his Diuells, & dunghill gods (as the Scriptures disgracefully call Idols.) Shall the Epicure sell all he hath,
What, shall the Idolater fell all he hath for his Devils, & dunghill God's (as the Scriptures disgracefully call Idols.) Shall the Epicure fell all he hath,
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for the fat and sweat, to sacrifice to his belly, his god, which remaineth there but a while,
for the fat and sweat, to sacrifice to his belly, his god, which remains there but a while,
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and is purged into the draught.
and is purged into the draught.
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Shall the proud person sell all hee hath for glorious colours, lost sometimes with shining of the Sunne, or a shower of raine;
Shall the proud person fell all he hath for glorious colours, lost sometime with shining of the Sun, or a shower of rain;
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or, for fine apparell, which vsed, is quickly worne to rags;
or, for fine apparel, which used, is quickly worn to rags;
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or, layde vp, is eaten of Moths, and shall we pinch to sell all wee haue to buy the truth of God,
or, laid up, is eaten of Moths, and shall we pinch to fell all we have to buy the truth of God,
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for the eternall saluation of our soules? Shall prodigall sinners for vanity, errour, falshood, sell themselues, their states, bodyes, soules and all? and vvee pinch at the least price,
for the Eternal salvation of our Souls? Shall prodigal Sinners for vanity, error, falsehood, fell themselves, their states, bodies, Souls and all? and we pinch At the least price,
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for the eternall verity of God? God forbid; then most vnhappie we, that euer it vvas offred vnto vs. Oh England, novv this pearle is offred vnto thee, take heed thou foreslowest not the Market, it is more worth then mountaines of Indian gold;
for the Eternal verity of God? God forbid; then most unhappy we, that ever it was offered unto us O England, now this pearl is offered unto thee, take heed thou foreslowest not the Market, it is more worth then Mountains of Indian gold;
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if God in iustice take it away, if euery showre of raine, were a shower of gold;
if God in Justice take it away, if every shower of rain, were a shower of gold;
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and euery stone in the Land, as precious as the Rubie, Margarite, Topaz, or Carbuncle;
and every stone in the Land, as precious as the Ruby, Margarite, Topaz, or Carbuncle;
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or any other, by Gods appointment, set in the high Priests Brest-plate, thou wilt be poore & beggerly;
or any other, by God's appointment, Set in the high Priests Breastplate, thou wilt be poor & beggarly;
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herein lyeth thy true wealth, for which thou art so renowned through the Christian, & heathen world.
herein lies thy true wealth, for which thou art so renowned through the Christian, & heathen world.
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Oh, buy this Pearle, and weare it;
O, buy this Pearl, and wear it;
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vveare it in thine eare, heare the Word diligently, and reuerently, vveare it in thy forehead, be zealous in the profession of the truth;
wear it in thine ear, hear the Word diligently, and reverently, wear it in thy forehead, be zealous in the profession of the truth;
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weare it in thy bosom sincerely, beleeue and loue the truth; weare it on thy fingers, obey and practise it in life and conuersation;
wear it in thy bosom sincerely, believe and love the truth; wear it on thy fingers, obey and practise it in life and Conversation;
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be thou a righteous Nation, keeping the truth, and the GOD of truth will keep thee. AMEN. FINIS.
be thou a righteous nation, keeping the truth, and the GOD of truth will keep thee. AMEN. FINIS.
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