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THE TRVE INQVISITION, OR THE SAD SOVLES SEARCH.
THE TRUE INQUISITION, OR THE SAD SOLVES SEARCH.
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LAMENTATIONS 3. 40. Let us search and try our wayes, and turne againe to the Lord.
LAMENTATIONS 3. 40. Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord.
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TIS Very probable that when the Iewes were going into captivity, as tis threatned, Ierm. 25. then Ieremie made this booke of Lamentations; wherein he first sets downe the greatnesse of Gods judgements.
THIS Very probable that when the Iewes were going into captivity, as this threatened, Jeremiah. 25. then Ieremie made this book of Lamentations; wherein he First sets down the greatness of God's Judgments.
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Secondly, the heinousnesse of their sinnes. Thirdly, he exhorts the people to repentance. Fourthly, he invites them to lay hold on Gods mercy by faith.
Secondly, the heinousness of their Sins. Thirdly, he exhorts the people to Repentance. Fourthly, he invites them to lay hold on God's mercy by faith.
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The words of my Text are the summe of the whole booke, which may bee thus rendred in a few more words.
The words of my Text Are the sum of the Whole book, which may be thus rendered in a few more words.
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Yee see, my deere Countrymen, how the Lord hath afflicted us; and doubtlesse the cause is our sinnes.
Ye see, my deer Countrymen, how the Lord hath afflicted us; and doubtless the cause is our Sins.
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It shall therefore be our wisedome to examine our selves narrowly, wherein wee have transgressed;
It shall Therefore be our Wisdom to examine our selves narrowly, wherein we have transgressed;
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and then to returne into the path of Gods Commandements, that hee may have mercy upon us,
and then to return into the path of God's commandments, that he may have mercy upon us,
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and remove his judgements from us. Now behold the judgements of God have long hovered over our land:
and remove his Judgments from us. Now behold the Judgments of God have long hovered over our land:
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Wherefore as Ieremy then called the Iews to search their waies;
Wherefore as Ieremy then called the Iews to search their ways;
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so is it seasonable for every Minister of the Gospell among us, to call his people to examination of their wayes, that the feirce wrath of God may be turned from us.
so is it seasonable for every Minister of the Gospel among us, to call his people to examination of their ways, that the fierce wrath of God may be turned from us.
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And for my part at this time I am called to make a visitation Sermon: yee see the Visitors are come to inquire concerning all our wayes.
And for my part At this time I am called to make a Visitation Sermon: ye see the Visitors Are come to inquire Concerning all our ways.
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What fitter exhortation then can I make, than this of the wise Prophet? Let us search and try our wayes,
What fitter exhortation then can I make, than this of the wise Prophet? Let us search and try our ways,
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and turne againe to the Lord. In this exhortation I observe two parts; the first stands in searching and trying our wayes:and turn again to the Lord. In this exhortation I observe two parts; the First Stands in searching and trying our ways:
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the second, in turning againe to the Lord.
the second, in turning again to the Lord.
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Concerning the former part in those words, Let us search and try our wayes, I note three particulars.
Concerning the former part in those words, Let us search and try our ways, I note three particulars.
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First, who be the persons summoned in the particle us. Secondly the act, which is twofold, search, and try.
First, who be the Persons summoned in the particle us. Secondly the act, which is twofold, search, and try.
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Thirdly the object to bee searched and tryed, our wayes.
Thirdly the Object to be searched and tried, our ways.
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Touching the first, the persons summoned in the particle, us; No question but Ieremie speakes to the body of the Iewes, including himselfe.
Touching the First, the Persons summoned in the particle, us; No question but Ieremie speaks to the body of the Iewes, including himself.
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For though he was a righteous man, yet he knew as David saith, Psal. 143. 2. That in Gods sight, no man living is justified.
For though he was a righteous man, yet he knew as David Says, Psalm 143. 2. That in God's sighed, no man living is justified.
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To the whole Congregation of Israel therefore doth Ieremy speake, including himselfe when he saith, Let us search, &c.
To the Whole Congregation of Israel Therefore does Ieremy speak, including himself when he Says, Let us search, etc.
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In like manner at this time, doe I direct my speech to the whole Deanery of the Isle of Wight, not excluding my selfe,
In like manner At this time, do I Direct my speech to the Whole Deanery of the Isle of Wight, not excluding my self,
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or any of my brethren of the Ministery.
or any of my brothers of the Ministry.
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Nay more, including you also right Worshipfull that are come to visite us, and all your officers from the highest to the lowest;
Nay more, including you also right Worshipful that Are come to visit us, and all your Officers from the highest to the lowest;
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yea and all that have any hand in this daies visitation, as Church-wardens and sidemen, Plainetiffes, Defendants,
yea and all that have any hand in this days Visitation, as Churchwardens and Sidemen, Plainetiffes, Defendants,
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and witnesses, all that prove Wills, or take upon them the administration of other mens goods:
and Witnesses, all that prove Wills, or take upon them the administration of other men's goods:
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in a word, to you all that heare me this day, as also to my selfe, doe I say in the word of the Lord, Let us search and try our wayes.
in a word, to you all that hear me this day, as also to my self, do I say in the word of the Lord, Let us search and try our ways.
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For though perhaps some among us are not such heinous sinners as others;
For though perhaps Some among us Are not such heinous Sinners as Others;
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yet we cannot but confesse if wee will speake the truth, that in many things we sinne all:
yet we cannot but confess if we will speak the truth, that in many things we sin all:
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and therefore have just cause every one to search and try our wayes;
and Therefore have just cause every one to search and try our ways;
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wherefore I say againe and againe, Let us all and every one of us, search and try our wayes.
Wherefore I say again and again, Let us all and every one of us, search and try our ways.
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I doe not deny but it is the part of the Magistrate, and the duty of the Minister,
I do not deny but it is the part of the Magistrate, and the duty of the Minister,
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and Churchwardens, and all swornemen, to search and try the wayes of all that are committed to their charge;
and Churchwardens, and all swornemen, to search and try the ways of all that Are committed to their charge;
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and woe be unto them if they doe not:
and woe be unto them if they do not:
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But yet it is laid as a burden upon every particular person to search himselfe, according to that 1 Cor. 11. 28. Let a man, i.
But yet it is laid as a burden upon every particular person to search himself, according to that 1 Cor. 11. 28. Let a man, i.
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every man, examine him selfe, and againe, Let every man prove his owne worke, Gal. 6. 4.
every man, examine him self, and again, Let every man prove his own work, Gal. 6. 4.
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Neither shall we thinke it strange, that every man is called to the strict examination of himselfe, if we marke the reason.
Neither shall we think it strange, that every man is called to the strict examination of himself, if we mark the reason.
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For first, they to whom the care of others is committed, many times are carelesse. Secondly, no man can take notice of all anothers wandrings;
For First, they to whom the care of Others is committed, many times Are careless. Secondly, no man can take notice of all another's wanderings;
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The heart is deceit full above measure, who can search it? Ier. 17, 9.The heart is deceit full above measure, who can search it? Jeremiah 17, 9.
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Thirdly, Every one of us shall give account to God of himselfe, Rom. 14, 12. Every man shall beare his owne burden, Gal. 6. 5.Thirdly, Every one of us shall give account to God of himself, Rom. 14, 12. Every man shall bear his own burden, Gal. 6. 5.
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Tis true, if the Magistrate, and Minister, and other overseers, warne not the wicked whom they espie,
This true, if the Magistrate, and Minister, and other Overseers, warn not the wicked whom they espy,
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but let them goe on in sinne, God will require their blood at their hands;
but let them go on in sin, God will require their blood At their hands;
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but yet they shall dye in their sinnes, and beare their owne punishment, Ezec. 33. 8. Which being so, every one that is wise will ponder his owne paths;
but yet they shall die in their Sins, and bear their own punishment, Ezekiel 33. 8. Which being so, every one that is wise will ponder his own paths;
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Every one that hath understanding will search and try his owne wayes.
Every one that hath understanding will search and try his own ways.
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So ye have the first particular, every man, high or low, rich or poore, learned or unlearned, bond or free, must search and try his owne wayes.
So you have the First particular, every man, high or low, rich or poor, learned or unlearned, bound or free, must search and try his own ways.
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The second particular to bee considered is the Act, which is twofold, search, and try.
The second particular to be considered is the Act, which is twofold, search, and try.
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By searching, wee must understand a narrow looking into our courses by taking speciall view of them all.
By searching, we must understand a narrow looking into our courses by taking special view of them all.
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David expresses the meaning when hee sayes, Psal. 119. 59. I considered my wayes, that is,David Expresses the meaning when he Says, Psalm 119. 59. I considered my ways, that is,
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as other translations have it, I thougt on my wayes, or, I called all my wayes to my remembrance.
as other Translations have it, I Thought on my ways, or, I called all my ways to my remembrance.
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So then being in my text commanded to search our wayes, tis as if we had beene enjoyned to ponder all our wayes,
So then being in my text commanded to search our ways, this as if we had been enjoined to ponder all our ways,
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or to call to our remembrance, as much as wee can, all our by-past thoughts, words, and deeds.
or to call to our remembrance, as much as we can, all our bypast thoughts, words, and Deeds.
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Moreover when we have searched, or taken speciall notice of all our wayes, we are commanded in the second place to try them, that is, to weigh them in the ballance of the Sanctuary,
Moreover when we have searched, or taken special notice of all our ways, we Are commanded in the second place to try them, that is, to weigh them in the balance of the Sanctuary,
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and prove them by the touch-stone of Gods word, whether they be good and current, or not.
and prove them by the touchstone of God's word, whither they be good and current, or not.
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Behold then thy Duty, whosoever thou art. Thou must often enter into serious examination and consideration of all thy wayes:
Behold then thy Duty, whosoever thou art. Thou must often enter into serious examination and consideration of all thy ways:
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thou must every day ponder with thy selfe, whether thy conversation be sutable to Gods will or not.
thou must every day ponder with thy self, whither thy Conversation be suitable to God's will or not.
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Concerning this searching and trying in worldly matters, we are for the most part very wise:
Concerning this searching and trying in worldly matters, we Are for the most part very wise:
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he that hath a flock of sheepe, will have a shepheard to handle them dayly. He that hath much land, will have a bay liffe to oversee it continually.
he that hath a flock of sheep, will have a shepherd to handle them daily. He that hath much land, will have a bay life to oversee it continually.
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Yee need not bid the merchant try his silver & gold, and search his other commodities.
Ye need not bid the merchant try his silver & gold, and search his other commodities.
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Who doth not often talke and inquire concerning the estate of his body? But concerning the estate of our soules, wee are too too negligent.
Who does not often talk and inquire Concerning the estate of his body? But Concerning the estate of our Souls, we Are too too negligent.
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I may say of our dayes as Ieremy 8. 6. I hearkned and heard, but they spake not aright, no man repented him of his wickednesse, saying, what have I done? Every one turneth to his course as the horse rusheth into the battell.I may say of our days as Ieremy 8. 6. I hearkened and herd, but they spoke not aright, no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, what have I done? Every one turns to his course as the horse Rushes into the battle.
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Vnto whom shall I compare the men of this generation? certainely they are like the people of Laish:Unto whom shall I compare the men of this generation? Certainly they Are like the people of Laish:
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Iudg. 18. 27. The children of Dan came unto Laish, a quiet people and without mistrust,
Judges 18. 27. The children of Dan Come unto Laish, a quiet people and without mistrust,
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and smote them with the edge of the sword, &c.
and smote them with the edge of the sword, etc.
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Even so, though wee heare daily, that the Divill like a roaring Lyon goes about seeking whom hee may devoure, 1 Pet. 5. 8. and that our lusts daily warre against our soules, 1 Pet. 2. 11. and that the whole world lyes in wickednesse, 1 Ioh. 5. 19. yet we lie still snorting in our sinnes.
Even so, though we hear daily, that the devil like a roaring lion Goes about seeking whom he may devour, 1 Pet. 5. 8. and that our Lustiest daily war against our Souls, 1 Pet. 2. 11. and that the Whole world lies in wickedness, 1 John 5. 19. yet we lie still snorting in our Sins.
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Yea more, though it be most apparant that the Lord hath whet his sword, and prepared instruments of death,
Yea more, though it be most apparent that the Lord hath whet his sword, and prepared Instruments of death,
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as the plague, famine, and the sword, which have in our country and among our neighbours, devoured many thousands,
as the plague, famine, and the sword, which have in our country and among our neighbours, devoured many thousands,
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and ten thousands within these few yeares, yet we are not moved hereby to search and try our wayes:
and ten thousands within these few Years, yet we Are not moved hereby to search and try our ways:
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Wee sleepe like a man upon the top of a Maste. Thus much for the second particular, the twofold act, search and try.
we sleep like a man upon the top of a Mast. Thus much for the second particular, the twofold act, search and try.
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I come to the third particular, which is the object, or what we must search and try, namely, our wayes.
I come to the third particular, which is the Object, or what we must search and try, namely, our ways.
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And here by this word wayes, we must understand our thoughts, words, and works:
And Here by this word ways, we must understand our thoughts, words, and works:
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So they are often termed in the Scripture, Gen. 6. 12. All flesh had corrupted his way, i. all mankind had polluted their manners, they were growne dissolute in their thoughts, words, and deeds.
So they Are often termed in the Scripture, Gen. 6. 12. All Flesh had corrupted his Way, i. all mankind had polluted their manners, they were grown dissolute in their thoughts, words, and Deeds.
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Now, our thoughts, words and deedes are termed our wayes, because by them we walke as twere to heaven or hel,
Now, our thoughts, words and Deeds Are termed our ways, Because by them we walk as it to heaven or hell,
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as by the Kings high way we passe from towne to towne.
as by the Kings high Way we pass from town to town.
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Hee that thinkes good thoughts, speakes good words, and doth good workes, is walking in the way to heaven.
He that thinks good thoughts, speaks good words, and does good works, is walking in the Way to heaven.
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Bona opera sunt via regn: i. good works are the way to the kingdome of heaven;Bona opera sunt via regn: i. good works Are the Way to the Kingdom of heaven;
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Which God hath ordeined that wee should walke in them, Ephe. 2. 10. Hee that thinkes evill thoughts, speakes evill words, doth evill deeds, is walking in the way to hell.Which God hath ordained that we should walk in them, Ephes 2. 10. He that thinks evil thoughts, speaks evil words, does evil Deeds, is walking in the Way to hell.
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Prov. 7. 27. Salomon saith The house of a whore is the way to hell: i. whoremongers and adulterers are walking in the ready way that leades to hell.Curae 7. 27. Solomon Says The house of a whore is the Way to hell: i. whoremongers and Adulterers Are walking in the ready Way that leads to hell.
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The like may bee said of the practise of any sinne, in thought, word, or deed; tis the way to hell.
The like may be said of the practice of any sin, in Thought, word, or deed; this the Way to hell.
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So then, whereas the Prophet sayes, Let us search and try our wayes, Tis as if he had sayd, Let us examine our thoughts, words and deeds;
So then, whereas the Prophet Says, Let us search and try our ways, This as if he had said, Let us examine our thoughts, words and Deeds;
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Let us consider wherein we have transgressed the Commandements of God, or done ought against his will.
Let us Consider wherein we have transgressed the commandments of God, or done ought against his will.
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And here it is to be noted that he saies our wayes, not other mens wayes:
And Here it is to be noted that he Says our ways, not other men's ways:
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In this search wee must have an eye to our owne thoughts, words and deedes. This is a singular point of wisedome;
In this search we must have an eye to our own thoughts, words and Deeds. This is a singular point of Wisdom;
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But very many of us fayle most grosly therein. We are for the most part like those whom St. August. 10. Confess.
But very many of us fail most grossly therein. We Are for the most part like those whom Saint August. 10. Confess.
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calls, Curiosum genus hominum ad Cognoscendum vitam alienam, desidiosum ad Corrigendum suam: Wee are curious in searching other mens wayes, negligent in correcting our owne.
calls, Curiosum genus hominum ad Cognoscendum vitam alienam, desidiosum ad Corrigendum suam: we Are curious in searching other men's ways, negligent in correcting our own.
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I doe not deny but a man may take notice of his neighbours wandrings, and rebuke him too;
I do not deny but a man may take notice of his neighbours wanderings, and rebuke him too;
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tis the Lords owne Commandement, Levit. 19. 17. Thou shalt freely rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sinne upon him.
this the lords own Commandment, Levit. 19. 17. Thou shalt freely rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.
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And verily we have all much to answere for, because wee have not seasonably reproved our offending neighbours.
And verily we have all much to answer for, Because we have not seasonably reproved our offending neighbours.
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But the course that I now tax, is, that many are so buysie in searching other mens waies, that they neglect their owne:
But the course that I now Tax, is, that many Are so buysie in searching other men's ways, that they neglect their own:
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and yet they thinke themselves wise men.
and yet they think themselves wise men.
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But a wiser than the wisest saith, Prov. 9. 12. If thou beest wise, thou shalt bee wise for thy selfe.
But a Wiser than the Wisest Says, Curae 9. 12. If thou Best wise, thou shalt be wise for thy self.
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Yea the heathen man Platarch de Curiosit. saith, NONLATINALPHABET Tis the end of Philosophy, to know a mans owne evills.
Yea the heathen man Plutarch de Curiosity. Says, This the end of Philosophy, to know a men own evils.
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And the Orator saith very well, Ne quicquam sapit qui sibi non sapit, He is wise in vaine, that is not wise for himselfe.
And the Orator Says very well, Ne quicquam sapit qui sibi non sapit, He is wise in vain, that is not wise for himself.
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Wherfore let us carefully hearken to the counsell of the wisedome of God, which saith, Prov. 4. 25. Let thy eye lids direct thy way before thee;
Wherefore let us carefully harken to the counsel of the Wisdom of God, which Says, Curae 4. 25. Let thy eye lids Direct thy Way before thee;
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ponder the path of thy feet: And let all thy wayes be ordered aright. ponder the path of thy feet: And let all thy ways be ordered aright.
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And whereas he sayes, Let all thy wayes be ordered, it gives me occasiō to put you in mind, that he that will make a true search, must search all his wayes,
And whereas he Says, Let all thy ways be ordered, it gives me occasion to put you in mind, that he that will make a true search, must search all his ways,
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and try all his thoughts, words, and deeds. Tis not sufficient to examine some, or many of our wayes:
and try all his thoughts, words, and Deeds. This not sufficient to examine Some, or many of our ways:
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but we must ponder all our wayes.
but we must ponder all our ways.
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If a Shippe spring three leakes, and onely two bee stopped, the third will sinke the Shippe.
If a Ship spring three leaks, and only two bee stopped, the third will sink the Ship.
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If a man have two greevous wounds in his body, and take order to cure onely one, that which is neglected will kill him.
If a man have two grievous wounds in his body, and take order to cure only one, that which is neglected will kill him.
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Quidve exempta juvat spinis de pluribus una? Even so if we having divers lusts which fight against our soules, do mortifie but some of them, tis to no purpose. God cannot indure these halfe-services.Quidve exempta Juvat spinis de Pluribus una? Even so if we having diverse Lustiest which fight against our Souls, do mortify but Some of them, this to no purpose. God cannot endure these halfe-services.
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Hee that will be a man after Gods owne heart, must with David, Ps. 119. 104. utterly abhor all falswais.
He that will be a man After God's own heart, must with David, Ps. 119. 104. utterly abhor all falswais.
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The Pharises were very precise in manythings;
The Pharisees were very precise in manythings;
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yet Christ calls them hypocrites, and cryes woe unto them, because they walked not circumspectly in all their wayes.
yet christ calls them Hypocrites, and cries woe unto them, Because they walked not circumspectly in all their ways.
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The truth is, he that unfeinedly bends his mind against any one sinne, hates all sinnes;
The truth is, he that unfeignedly bends his mind against any one sin, hates all Sins;
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and hee that favours himselfe in any one sinne never so small, never so secret: this man hates no sinne heartily, what shew soever hee makes.
and he that favours himself in any one sin never so small, never so secret: this man hates no sin heartily, what show soever he makes.
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He may perhaps eschew some sinnes, for some sinister respects, as namely because they will not sort with his ordinary courses;
He may perhaps eschew Some Sins, for Some sinister respects, as namely Because they will not sort with his ordinary courses;
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or are not ageeable to his complexion; or would hinder him more another way;
or Are not agreeable to his complexion; or would hinder him more Another Way;
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or because he is taken up of so many other uncleane spirits, that give him no leasure for these.
or Because he is taken up of so many other unclean spirits, that give him no leisure for these.
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Who will contend the covetous Crib, for hating prodigality, and excesse in meat, drinke, and apparrell? Who knowes not that he hence reaps no small advantage?
Who will contend the covetous Crib, for hating prodigality, and excess in meat, drink, and apparel? Who knows not that he hence reaps no small advantage?
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What considerate man will thinke the better of a prodigall spend thrift, because he heares him rayle against this or that miserable Churle?
What considerate man will think the better of a prodigal spend thrift, Because he hears him rail against this or that miserable Churl?
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Iudas was angry at the waste of the box of precious oyntment, and said it might have bin sold and given to the poore:Iudas was angry At the waste of the box of precious ointment, and said it might have been sold and given to the poor:
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But twas not because he loved the poore, or hated waste, but because hee carried the bag and was a theefe.
But it not Because he loved the poor, or hated waste, but Because he carried the bag and was a thief.
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The Pharises were very strict in tything Mint, Annise & Cummin, but if they had done this sincerely, they would not have neglected the weightier matters of the Law.
The Pharisees were very strict in tithing Mint, Anise & Cummin, but if they had done this sincerely, they would not have neglected the Weightier matters of the Law.
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For hee that lookes to some of his waies in obedience unto Gods Commandement, for the same reason must and will looke unto all:
For he that looks to Some of his ways in Obedience unto God's Commandment, for the same reason must and will look unto all:
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And he that hath not an eye to all his wayes, in truth regards none.
And he that hath not an eye to all his ways, in truth regards none.
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So then let all that heare me this day, take speciall notice that we are all summoned this day, to search and try all our wayes: I say againe;
So then let all that hear me this day, take special notice that we Are all summoned this day, to search and try all our ways: I say again;
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wee are all bound and commanded, to search and try all our wayes.
we Are all bound and commanded, to search and try all our ways.
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Though in regard of some of our courses we are applauded in the world, and know that we have done worthily;
Though in regard of Some of our courses we Are applauded in the world, and know that we have done worthily;
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yet wee must proceed further, and narrowly search and examine all our whole conversation, and all the passages of our life. 1 Sam. 15. 13. when Saul returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, he said vnto Samuel, Thou blessed of the Lord, I have performed the commandement of the Lord:
yet we must proceed further, and narrowly search and examine all our Whole Conversation, and all the passages of our life. 1 Sam. 15. 13. when Saul returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, he said unto Samuel, Thou blessed of the Lord, I have performed the Commandment of the Lord:
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And yet yee know, he had spared Agag the King, and the fat cattell, contrary to the commandement.
And yet ye know, he had spared Agag the King, and the fat cattle, contrary to the Commandment.
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In like manner there bee very many in these dayes, who thinke themselves good Christians, because they have done & do many good things, and eschew many evill wayes:
In like manner there be very many in these days, who think themselves good Christians, Because they have done & do many good things, and eschew many evil ways:
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They heare the word preached, they pray, they come to the Lords table, they give almes;
They hear the word preached, they pray, they come to the lords table, they give alms;
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they are no murderers, adulterers, theeues; Hereupon they conclude, as Saul did, they have performed the commandement of the Lord:
they Are no murderers, Adulterers, thieves; Hereupon they conclude, as Saul did, they have performed the Commandment of the Lord:
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whereas if they would search and try all their wayes, they would see that they come farre short in other points.
whereas if they would search and try all their ways, they would see that they come Far short in other points.
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For though they heare Gods word duly, they hate to be reformed:
For though they hear God's word duly, they hate to be reformed:
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though they keepe some part of the Lords day holy, they spend some other part prophanely:
though they keep Some part of the lords day holy, they spend Some other part profanely:
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though they often call upon Gods name devoutly, they oftner take his name in vain most fearefully.
though they often call upon God's name devoutly, they oftener take his name in vain most fearfully.
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Though they steale not their neighbors good, they rob him of his good name:
Though they steal not their neighbours good, they rob him of his good name:
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though they will not strike with the sword, their hearts are full fraught with murderous and malicious thoughts.
though they will not strike with the sword, their hearts Are full fraught with murderous and malicious thoughts.
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For this cause we must search and try all our wayes; we must suffer no one to escape without due examination.
For this cause we must search and try all our ways; we must suffer no one to escape without due examination.
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Moreover, if upon sound tryall of our own personall wayes, we be able to say truely with Ezechiah, Isay 38. 3. we have walked before God in truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in his sight, & as David saith Ps. 18. 23. have kept our selves from our owne iniquitie;
Moreover, if upon found trial of our own personal ways, we be able to say truly with Hezekiah, Saiah 38. 3. we have walked before God in truth, and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in his sighed, & as David Says Ps. 18. 23. have kept our selves from our own iniquity;
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yet we must not here cease searching;
yet we must not Here cease searching;
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we must proceed to searchand try all the wayes of those that are committed unto our charge,
we must proceed to searchand try all the ways of those that Are committed unto our charge,
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because we must answere unto God for them.
Because we must answer unto God for them.
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Iob was a man perfect and upright, and one that feared God and eschewed evill, by Gods owne testimony, Iob 1. 8. yet Iob thought not this enough,Job was a man perfect and upright, and one that feared God and Eschewed evil, by God's own testimony, Job 1. 8. yet Job Thought not this enough,
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but continued sanctifying his children, and offering sacrifice for them, Iob. 1. 5. Goe thou and doe likewise.
but continued sanctifying his children, and offering sacrifice for them, Job 1. 5. Go thou and do likewise.
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Thou must bee as carefull in searching and trying all the wayes of thy servants and children, &c. as thine owne;
Thou must be as careful in searching and trying all the ways of thy Servants and children, etc. as thine own;
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wherein because Eli fayled, hee was fearefully plagued by the Lord, 1 Sam. 4. To conclude this point, if thou be a private man, thou must not prie into the wayes of thy neighbours:
wherein Because Eli failed, he was fearfully plagued by the Lord, 1 Sam. 4. To conclude this point, if thou be a private man, thou must not pry into the ways of thy neighbours:
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but concerning those abominations which are openly committed in the land, thou art bound with them, Ezech 9. 4. to bewaile the same:
but Concerning those abominations which Are openly committed in the land, thou art bound with them, Ezekiel 9. 4. to bewail the same:
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But if thou art a Magistrate, thou must search out and reforme all abuses in thy quarter:
But if thou art a Magistrate, thou must search out and reform all Abuses in thy quarter:
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thou must not beare the sword in vaine:
thou must not bear the sword in vain:
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For thou art the Minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evill, Rom. 13. 4. Lastly, though this course of searching and trying our waies, must be taken principally when God visiteth us with any plague:For thou art the Minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil, Rom. 13. 4. Lastly, though this course of searching and trying our ways, must be taken principally when God Visiteth us with any plague:
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or when the Civill, or Ecclesiasticall Magistrate (as now) comes to inquire concerning our wayes;
or when the Civil, or Ecclesiastical Magistrate (as now) comes to inquire Concerning our ways;
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yet ought it to be daily and continually used, because we are apt to go astray continually, & to wander every moment.
yet ought it to be daily and continually used, Because we Are apt to go astray continually, & to wander every moment.
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But the most convenient time, for this searching and trying all our wayes, by St. Chrysostome and others, is thought to be every evening.
But the most convenient time, for this searching and trying all our ways, by Saint Chrysostom and Others, is Thought to be every evening.
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Thus have I shewed unto you a point of singular wisdome, to be put in practise every day by all men, all the dayes of their lives.
Thus have I showed unto you a point of singular Wisdom, to be put in practice every day by all men, all the days of their lives.
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Many therefore of this generation, are not so wise as they would be accounted, because either altogether,
Many Therefore of this generation, Are not so wise as they would be accounted, Because either altogether,
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or in part, they neglect this duty of searching and trying their wayes.
or in part, they neglect this duty of searching and trying their ways.
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Some (let all things go how they will) passe their dayes in sottish security,
some (let all things go how they will) pass their days in sottish security,
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and never say to their owne soules so much as, What have I done, untill with the rich glutton, they bee suddenly plunged into hell.
and never say to their own Souls so much as, What have I done, until with the rich glutton, they be suddenly plunged into hell.
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Others, though they be earnestly exhorted to search and try their wayes, will by no meanes entertaine any counsell in this kind,
Others, though they be earnestly exhorted to search and try their ways, will by no means entertain any counsel in this kind,
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but go on resolutely as they have done.
but go on resolutely as they have done.
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In this ranke stand, first our recusant Papists, who will doe as their Fathers and Grandfathers have done, tell them what ye can.
In this rank stand, First our recusant Papists, who will do as their Father's and Grandfathers have done, tell them what you can.
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Secondly of this number are very many profane wretches, which seeme to hate instruction, and put off all admonition with a scoffe.
Secondly of this number Are very many profane wretches, which seem to hate instruction, and put off all admonition with a scoff.
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Thirdly, here also may be ranged much people, men and women, who having entered into some unlawfull course, wherein they find, either pleasure,
Thirdly, Here also may be ranged much people, men and women, who having entered into Some unlawful course, wherein they find, either pleasure,
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as Herod in his brother Philips wife, Luk. 3. or profit, as the Craftsmen in making Shrines for the Temple of Diana, Acts 19. 25. or honour, as Naaman in going with his Mr. to his idolatrous house, 2 Kings 5. cannot indure to heare, that they must search and try their waies,
as Herod in his brother Philips wife, Luk. 3. or profit, as the Craftsmen in making Shrines for the Temple of Diana, Acts 19. 25. or honour, as Naaman in going with his Mr. to his idolatrous house, 2 Kings 5. cannot endure to hear, that they must search and try their ways,
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because they are resolved whatsoever they heare not to change their course. Such are in these dayes our common Stage-players, gamehousekeepers, ministrells, jesters, typlers, stewes, vsurers, &c. All these abhor this searching and trying of their wayes.
Because they Are resolved whatsoever they hear not to change their course. Such Are in these days our Common Stageplayers, gamehousekeepers, ministrells, jesters, typlers, Stews, usurers, etc. All these abhor this searching and trying of their ways.
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They will not indure to have the lawfullnesse of their courses called in question.
They will not endure to have the lawfulness of their courses called in question.
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Others there are which performe this duty but onely in part, and of these there are divers sorts;
Others there Are which perform this duty but only in part, and of these there Are diverse sorts;
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first, are they which doe but talke of it, as Felix, Acts 24. 25. who when Paul preached of righteousnesse, temperance,
First, Are they which do but talk of it, as Felix, Acts 24. 25. who when Paul preached of righteousness, temperance,
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and judgement to come, trembled, but said, Go thy way, and when I have a convenient time, I will send for thee: but hee never sent.
and judgement to come, trembled, but said, Go thy Way, and when I have a convenient time, I will send for thee: but he never sent.
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Even so many in these dayes, when they heare a searching Sermon, say here is good Doctrine, tis pitty but it should be followed,
Even so many in these days, when they hear a searching Sermon, say Here is good Doctrine, this pity but it should be followed,
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but after that time never thinke upon it againe.
but After that time never think upon it again.
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Secondly, some are almost perswaded to search their wayes, as Agrippa who said to Paul, Acts 26. 28. Almost thou perswadest mee to bee a Christian.
Secondly, Some Are almost persuaded to search their ways, as Agrippa who said to Paul, Acts 26. 28. Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
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But this almost will not serve the turne.
But this almost will not serve the turn.
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Thirdly, some search and try their wayes, but friendly as Ahab, 1 Kings 21. 27. when he heard Elias threatning, rent his clothes and put on sackcloth and fasted, &c. But as soone as the storme was over, he was the same man:
Thirdly, Some search and try their ways, but friendly as Ahab, 1 Kings 21. 27. when he herd Elias threatening, rend his clothes and put on Sackcloth and fasted, etc. But as soon as the storm was over, he was the same man:
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Even so now, when God sends any judgement, publicke or private, there be many that will cast downe their countenance, and speake humbly, and mournfully;
Even so now, when God sends any judgement, public or private, there be many that will cast down their countenance, and speak humbly, and mournfully;
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but when God ceases the plague, their submission is ended.
but when God ceases the plague, their submission is ended.
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Fourthly some seeme to search and try their wayes soundly, but tis onely some of their waies; others must not be touched.
Fourthly Some seem to search and try their ways soundly, but this only Some of their ways; Others must not be touched.
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We have an example in Herod, Mark. 6. 20. Herod when hee heard Iohn did many things at his preaching:
We have an Exampl in Herod, Mark. 6. 20. Herod when he herd John did many things At his preaching:
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But when Iohn told him of his incest with his brothers wife, hee could no longer beare, but cast Iohn into prison.
But when John told him of his Incest with his Brother's wife, he could no longer bear, but cast John into prison.
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Even so now, there are not a few which are perswaded to search and try many of their waies,
Even so now, there Are not a few which Are persuaded to search and try many of their ways,
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but they will by no meanes examine all:
but they will by no means examine all:
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And among these, first, some search onely great and grosse sinnes, as may appeare, because they usually say, I am no whore,
And among these, First, Some search only great and gross Sins, as may appear, Because they usually say, I am no whore,
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nor theefe, I am no murderer, no adulterer; and yet they abound with lesser sinnes. Secondly, some straine at a gnat, and swallow a Camell:
nor thief, I am no murderer, no adulterer; and yet they abound with lesser Sins. Secondly, Some strain At a gnat, and swallow a Camel:
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they are very precise in searching out some small faults, and yet suffer grand sinnes to reigne without controll.
they Are very precise in searching out Some small Faults, and yet suffer grand Sins to Reign without control.
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Thirdly, some are zealous for the first table; they abhor Atheisme, they hate Idols, they will not sweare, nor breake the Sabbath:
Thirdly, Some Are zealous for the First table; they abhor Atheism, they hate Idols, they will not swear, nor break the Sabbath:
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but they little regard the second table: for they oppresse, defraud and wrong their neighbours many waies without scruple.
but they little regard the second table: for they oppress, defraud and wrong their neighbours many ways without scruple.
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Fourthly some will stand upon their Iustification, that they deale justly and charitably with all men;
Fourthly Some will stand upon their Justification, that they deal justly and charitably with all men;
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but yet make no bones of taking Gods name in vaine, or breaking the Sabbath.
but yet make no bones of taking God's name in vain, or breaking the Sabbath.
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Fiftly, some seem so to look to their waies, that they cannot greatly be taxed for the open breach of the first or second table,
Fifty, Some seem so to look to their ways, that they cannot greatly be taxed for the open breach of the First or second table,
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as they concerne God & their neighbour: but touching their owne persons, they are very irregular;
as they concern God & their neighbour: but touching their own Persons, they Are very irregular;
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they walke not soberly, temperately, humbly; but proudly, wantonly, or riotously.
they walk not soberly, temperately, humbly; but proudly, wantonly, or riotously.
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In the fift place, some search and try all their owne wayes, but they are negligent in searching and trying the waies of those that are committed to their charge.
In the fift place, Some search and try all their own ways, but they Are negligent in searching and trying the ways of those that Are committed to their charge.
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In the sixth place, some seeme fully to put this precept in execution; they search and try all their wayes, and the wayes of their friends and families,
In the sixth place, Some seem Fully to put this precept in execution; they search and try all their ways, and the ways of their Friends and families,
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and set all in a good course:
and Set all in a good course:
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but on a sudden, upon some temptation of wealth, pleasure or honor, they start backe & with Demas embrace this present world.
but on a sudden, upon Some temptation of wealth, pleasure or honour, they start back & with Demas embrace this present world.
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Thus yee see how many are defective in the due performance of this maine, and most necessary duty of searching and trying their wayes.
Thus ye see how many Are defective in the due performance of this main, and most necessary duty of searching and trying their ways.
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What remaines but that I exhort every one of you, to take speciall notice of the sore of his owne heart;
What remains but that I exhort every one of you, to take special notice of the soar of his own heart;
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I meane the particular case wherein he hath offended, touching this searching and trying of his wayes, that so for the time to come, he may better performe the same.
I mean the particular case wherein he hath offended, touching this searching and trying of his ways, that so for the time to come, he may better perform the same.
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I presse this duty of searching and trying our waies the rather, because I find that many among the heathen have done it very diligently.
I press this duty of searching and trying our ways the rather, Because I find that many among the heathen have done it very diligently.
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Cicero de senectute, brings in Cato saying, Quid quoque die dixerim, audierim, egerim, commemoro vesperi, i. What I have said, heard, done, every day, I recount at evening.Cicero de senectute, brings in Cato saying, Quid quoque die dixerim, audierim, egerim, commemoro Evening, i. What I have said, herd, done, every day, I recount At evening.
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Seneca lib. 3. de Ira, cap. Senecca lib. 3. de Ira, cap.
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36. saies that Sextius was wont every night to call himselfe to a reckoning, saying, Quod hodie malum tuum sanasti, i. what evill of thine hast thou cured this day? Againe, Seneca saith of himselfe, that he was wont without faile, every night to examine himselfe upon his bed, concerning the foregoing day.
36. Says that Sextius was wont every night to call himself to a reckoning, saying, Quod hodie malum tuum sanasti, i. what evil of thine haste thou cured this day? Again, Senecca Says of himself, that he was wont without fail, every night to examine himself upon his Bed, Concerning the foregoing day.
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I might cite many more, but others have done it;
I might Cite many more, but Others have done it;
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and these are enough to cry shame upon us Christians, if wee will not practise such an excellent duty, which hath so many commandements, promises, and threatnings in the Scripture.
and these Are enough to cry shame upon us Christians, if we will not practise such an excellent duty, which hath so many Commandments, promises, and threatenings in the Scripture.
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Besides, there is no course in the world which is more avayleable, either to bring us into Gods favour,
Beside, there is no course in the world which is more available, either to bring us into God's favour,
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or to keepe us from wandring, than this daily searching and trying of our wayes.
or to keep us from wandering, than this daily searching and trying of our ways.
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For the first, one sayes very well, Illam animam diligit Deus quae se sinecessatione considerat, et sine simalatione judicat, God loves that soule, which without ceasing searches it selfe,
For the First, one Says very well, Illam animam diligit Deus Quae se sinecessatione considerate, et sine simalatione judicat, God loves that soul, which without ceasing Searches it self,
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and without guile judges it selfe:
and without guile judges it self:
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and if we would thus judge our selves, we should not be judged of the Lord, 1 Cor. 11. 31.
and if we would thus judge our selves, we should not be judged of the Lord, 1 Cor. 11. 31.
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Secondly, ther's no better meanes to keepe us from wandring, than this daily searching & trying our wayes.
Secondly, ther's no better means to keep us from wandering, than this daily searching & trying our ways.
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If wee would stand upon our watch, & daily examine all our thoughts, words and deeds, only concerning these two questions, whence they come, and whither they tend;
If we would stand upon our watch, & daily examine all our thoughts, words and Deeds, only Concerning these two questions, whence they come, and whither they tend;
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tis impossible we should fall into sinne, at least lye in sinne as we commonly doe.
this impossible we should fallen into sin, At least lie in sin as we commonly do.
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For want of this searching and trying their wayes, it is, that all the posterity of Adam fall so foully.
For want of this searching and trying their ways, it is, that all the posterity of Adam fallen so foully.
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Nay, if Eue had tryed the words of the Serpent; or Adam considered the gift of his wife;
Nay, if Eue had tried the words of the Serpent; or Adam considered the gift of his wife;
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neither the one, nor the other had eaten the forbidden fruit.
neither the one, nor the other had eaten the forbidden fruit.
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If Cain had but said to his soule, when he went about to kil Abel, what art thou now about to do? he would never have done it.
If Cain had but said to his soul, when he went about to kill Abel, what art thou now about to do? he would never have done it.
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If David had tryed his strange lust, when hee first saw Vriahs wife, he would have made a covenant with his eyes as Iob did.
If David had tried his strange lust, when he First saw Uriah's wife, he would have made a Covenant with his eyes as Job did.
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All the fearefull falls of the children of God when they were negligent, are so many testimonies, that without this daily searching and trying our wayes, we cannot be safe, and no marvell.
All the fearful falls of the children of God when they were negligent, Are so many testimonies, that without this daily searching and trying our ways, we cannot be safe, and no marvel.
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For no sinne appeares at the first in its owne proper hue, but masked, and in the likenesse of some vertue.
For no sin appears At the First in its own proper hue, but masked, and in the likeness of Some virtue.
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If therefore we neglect this point of wisdome:
If Therefore we neglect this point of Wisdom:
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I meane, if wee doe not daily search and try our wayes, wee must needs entertaine some vice in stead of vertue.
I mean, if we do not daily search and try our ways, we must needs entertain Some vice in stead of virtue.
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For neglect of this searching & trying, it comes to passe that in these dayes, there bee so many drunkards, fornicators swearers, &c. The drunkard saith to his mates, Come sirs, shall we goe play the good fellows? he will not say for shame, shall we goe and be drunke? then few but would seeme to abhor the motion.
For neglect of this searching & trying, it comes to pass that in these days, there be so many drunkards, fornicators swearers, etc. The drunkard Says to his mates, Come Sirs, shall we go play the good Fellows? he will not say for shame, shall we go and be drunk? then few but would seem to abhor the motion.
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The fornicator, that he may compasse his desire, comes to a mayd, and promises her present marriage.
The fornicator, that he may compass his desire, comes to a maid, and promises her present marriage.
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How many have beene thus deluded? and yet few will take heed.
How many have been thus deluded? and yet few will take heed.
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The swearer alleages for himselfe, that either he is constrained to sweare, or that hee sweares nothing but the truth.
The swearer alleges for himself, that either he is constrained to swear, or that he swears nothing but the truth.
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In like manner, all other sinnes come stealing upon us under vertuous names: Pride in apparrell and building, will bee stiled neatnesse; covetousnesse, thrift;
In like manner, all other Sins come stealing upon us under virtuous names: Pride in apparel and building, will be styled neatness; covetousness, thrift;
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riotous behaviour and filthy talke, merriment; malice, a good stomach; revenge, courage; prodigality, a kinde heart, &c.
riotous behaviour and filthy talk, merriment; malice, a good stomach; revenge, courage; prodigality, a kind heart, etc.
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If therefore we be not carefull to search and try all our wayes, yee see how easily we may be deceived.
If Therefore we be not careful to search and try all our ways, ye see how Easily we may be deceived.
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On the other side, if we daily and truely search & try every course that is propounded to us,
On the other side, if we daily and truly search & try every course that is propounded to us,
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before wee adventure upon it, we shall be preserved from many sinnes, as we may see by the example of Ioseph, Gen. 39. 7. Iosephs Masters wife,
before we adventure upon it, we shall be preserved from many Sins, as we may see by the Exampl of Ioseph, Gen. 39. 7. Joseph's Masters wife,
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an honorable woman, cast her eyes upon Ioseph, & shee said, lie with me.
an honourable woman, cast her eyes upon Ioseph, & she said, lie with me.
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Ioseph trying and examining the motion, answers v. 9. how can I do this great wichednesse, and sinne against God?Ioseph trying and examining the motion, answers v. 9. how can I do this great wichednesse, and sin against God?
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In like manner if we would try & examine all motions which are made to us, we should be innocent from great offences.
In like manner if we would try & examine all motions which Are made to us, we should be innocent from great offences.
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But perhaps some will say unto mee as David doth, Psal. 19. 12. Who can understand his errors? if wee cannot understand them,
But perhaps Some will say unto me as David does, Psalm 19. 12. Who can understand his errors? if we cannot understand them,
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how shall wee search and try them?
how shall we search and try them?
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I answere, when I say that every man must search and try all his wayes, I doe not imagine that every one can presently understand all his errors;
I answer, when I say that every man must search and try all his ways, I do not imagine that every one can presently understand all his errors;
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Satan by his subrilty will so blinde us; the world by evill customes will so sway us;
Satan by his subrilty will so blind us; the world by evil customs will so sway us;
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the flesh by her sweet allurements will so be witch us, that though we be never so circumspect in searching, some small faults will escape a long time.
the Flesh by her sweet allurements will so be witch us, that though we be never so circumspect in searching, Some small Faults will escape a long time.
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But if wee heartily pray for the pardon of all secret faults, and continue daily to use all wholesome meanes to find them out, God will accept our honest endeavour.
But if we heartily pray for the pardon of all secret Faults, and continue daily to use all wholesome means to find them out, God will accept our honest endeavour.
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But yee will say further, what meanes must wee use in searching and trying our wayes?
But ye will say further, what means must we use in searching and trying our ways?
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Answ. The Philosophers make reason, the touchst one of all our actions. To reason also some of the Fathers seeme to ascribe too much.Answer The Philosophers make reason, the touchst one of all our actions. To reason also Some of the Father's seem to ascribe too much.
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But the truth is, humane reason is so corrupt since the fall of Adam, that it is not fit to be the cheife in this buisnesse.
But the truth is, humane reason is so corrupt since the fallen of Adam, that it is not fit to be the chief in this business.
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But thankes be to God wee have NONLATINALPHABET, a more sure word, as tis called 2 Pet. 1. 19. to this if we take heed we doe well.
But thanks be to God we have, a more sure word, as this called 2 Pet. 1. 19. to this if we take heed we do well.
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This word was given by inspiration, 2 Pet. 1. 21. This word is pure, inlightning the eyes, Psal. 19. 8. Tis a light unto our paths, Psal. 119. 105. Tis able to make us wise unto salvation, 2 Tim 3. 15. Tis profitable for doctrine,This word was given by inspiration, 2 Pet. 1. 21. This word is pure, enlightening the eyes, Psalm 19. 8. This a Light unto our paths, Psalm 119. 105. This able to make us wise unto salvation, 2 Time 3. 15. This profitable for Doctrine,
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for reproofe, for correction, for instruction in righteousnesse, v. 16. In a word, The word of God is quick,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, v. 16. In a word, The word of God is quick,
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and powerfull, and sharper than any two edged sword, peircing even to the deviding asunder of the soule and spirit,
and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of the soul and Spirit,
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and is a discerner of the thoughts & intents of the heart, Heb. 4. 12. Lastly, we shall be judged by the word, at the day of judgement, Ioh. 12. 48. Ro. 2. 16. All which considered, tis most plaine, that the word of God is the best light and rule to search and try all our actions.
and is a discerner of the thoughts & intents of the heart, Hebrew 4. 12. Lastly, we shall be judged by the word, At the day of judgement, John 12. 48. Ro. 2. 16. All which considered, this most plain, that the word of God is the best Light and Rule to search and try all our actions.
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And now if all wee, which are here gathered together, should examine our waies by this word of God, certainly many of them would be found very crooked.
And now if all we, which Are Here gathered together, should examine our ways by this word of God, Certainly many of them would be found very crooked.
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It is not possible for me in the short space allotted for this exercise, to touch all our wayes:
It is not possible for me in the short Molle allotted for this exercise, to touch all our ways:
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I will therefore meddle onely with those, which are most properly inquirable at this visitation Court.
I will Therefore meddle only with those, which Are most properly inquirable At this Visitation Court.
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And because the messenger of God, must bee as God himselfe, no respecter of persons, I will begin with the cheife and mine owne Coate,
And Because the Messenger of God, must be as God himself, no respecter of Persons, I will begin with the chief and mine own Coat,
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and tell them wherein their wayes are thought, not to be agreeable to Gods word.
and tell them wherein their ways Are Thought, not to be agreeable to God's word.
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And because Right Worshipfull, you and your officers, come to inquire what fame there goes of us, I thinke it very requisite, to informe you first what fame goes of your selves, that yee may take occasion to search and try your owne wayes, before ye meddle with others.
And Because Right Worshipful, you and your Officers, come to inquire what fame there Goes of us, I think it very requisite, to inform you First what fame Goes of your selves, that ye may take occasion to search and try your own ways, before you meddle with Others.
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This then is the common fame of the country, that, whether it be through the fault of the cheife Magistrate,
This then is the Common fame of the country, that, whither it be through the fault of the chief Magistrate,
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and his officiall, Commissary, or Surrogates, or Register, or Sumners; offenders are not ordinarily censured, according to the nature of their offence.
and his official, Commissary, or Surrogates, or Register, or Sumners; offenders Are not ordinarily censured, according to the nature of their offence.
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And that the great and rich, get through your Ecclesiastical nets, as easily as hornets through the spiders webbe.
And that the great and rich, get through your Ecclesiastical nets, as Easily as hornets through the spiders web.
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But that the poorer sort stand excommunicated a long time, though they be never so penitent, onely because they have no money to pay.
But that the Poorer sort stand excommunicated a long time, though they be never so penitent, only Because they have no money to pay.
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Moreover, that in your visitation Courts, most of you are more greedy of gaine, than sollicitous for reformation, which is the maine end of these assemblies.
Moreover, that in your Visitation Courts, most of you Are more greedy of gain, than solicitous for Reformation, which is the main end of these assemblies.
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Lastly, that in your Consistory, you and the Procters prolong trifling causes, for the multiplying of fees:
Lastly, that in your Consistory, you and the Proctors prolong trifling Causes, for the multiplying of fees:
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and that factious plaintiffes, which wage law for the vexation of their neighbours, find too favorable entertainement.
and that factious plaintiffs, which wage law for the vexation of their neighbours, find too favourable entertainment.
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Now for my part, I doe not accuse any man, but if these reports bee true:
Now for my part, I do not accuse any man, but if these reports be true:
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then I must needes admonish you in the word of the Lord, Iam. 4. 8. that yee clense your hands, and purifie your hearts,
then I must needs admonish you in the word of the Lord, Iam. 4. 8. that ye cleanse your hands, and purify your hearts,
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& be afflicted, and mourne and weepe. & be afflicted, and mourn and weep.
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And I pray you remember as Saint Paul saith, Rom. 13. 4. that you beare not the sword in vaine.
And I pray you Remember as Saint Paul Says, Rom. 13. 4. that you bear not the sword in vain.
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Remember also what the rock and God of Israel said to David, 2 Sam. 23. 3. Hee that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the feare of God.
remember also what the rock and God of Israel said to David, 2 Sam. 23. 3. He that Ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the Fear of God.
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Wherefore as good Iehosaphat said to his Iudges, 2 Chron. 19. 6. Take heede what yee doe:Wherefore as good Jehoshaphat said to his Judges, 2 Chronicles 19. 6. Take heed what ye do:
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for yee judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in judgement;
for ye judge not for man, but for the Lord, who is with you in judgement;
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wherefore now let the feare of God bee upon you, take heed and doe it.
Wherefore now let the Fear of God be upon you, take heed and do it.
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For there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of Gifts.
For there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of Persons, nor taking of Gifts.
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Gifts, as God saith, Deut. 16. 19; blinde the eyes of the wise.
Gifts, as God Says, Deuteronomy 16. 19; blind the eyes of the wise.
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Lastly, to all the officers of this Court, I say in the name of the Lord, Lastly, to all the Officers of this Court, I say in the name of the Lord,
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as Iohn Baptist said to the Publicans, Luke 3. 13. Exact no more than is appointed you, remembring that extortion is a damnable sinne.as John Baptist said to the Publicans, Lycia 3. 13. Exact no more than is appointed you, remembering that extortion is a damnable sin.
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And what shall it profit a man to winne the whole world, and loose his owne soule? sayes Christ Mat. 16. 26.
And what shall it profit a man to win the Whole world, and lose his own soul? Says christ Mathew 16. 26.
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In the second place, touching us Ministers, there bee many complaints that wee doe not according to the word of the Lord, take heed to our selves,
In the second place, touching us Ministers, there be many complaints that we do not according to the word of the Lord, take heed to our selves,
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and the flocks, over which the holy Ghost hath made us overseers. Some of us are carelesse touching our owne lives;
and the flocks, over which the holy Ghost hath made us Overseers. some of us Are careless touching our own lives;
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wee are not examples to our people, as the Spirit commands, 1 Tim. 4. 12, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
we Are not Examples to our people, as the Spirit commands, 1 Tim. 4. 12, in word, in Conversation, in charity, in Spirit, in faith, in purity.
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Yea tis verified of some of us which was spoken, Hos. 4.9. There shall be like people, like Priest.
Yea this verified of Some of us which was spoken, Hos. 4.9. There shall be like people, like Priest.
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Againe, though the Spirit charge us all, 2 Tim. 4, before God and the Lord Iesus, to preach the word,
Again, though the Spirit charge us all, 2 Tim. 4, before God and the Lord Iesus, to preach the word,
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and be instant in season, out of season; to reprove, rebuke, exhort: and be instant in season, out of season; to reprove, rebuke, exhort:
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Yet divers of us, are more carefull in feeding our selves, than in feeding our flocks.
Yet diverse of us, Are more careful in feeding our selves, than in feeding our flocks.
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But above all, we are said to be generally defective, in that most necessarie part of our office, Catechising, whereunto wee have of late yeares bene so often exhorted, both by our Kings and Bishops. I know what most doe alleadge, that parents and Masters, will not cause their children and servants to come to bee Catechised;
But above all, we Are said to be generally defective, in that most necessary part of our office, Catechising, whereunto we have of late Years be so often exhorted, both by our Kings and Bishops. I know what most do allege, that Parents and Masters, will not cause their children and Servants to come to be Catechised;
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but I know withall, that if we had beene as zealous in the Lords cause,
but I know withal, that if we had been as zealous in the lords cause,
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as wee are for the most part for our owne Commodities, we might have done a great deale more good this way than wee have done.
as we Are for the most part for our own Commodities, we might have done a great deal more good this Way than we have done.
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Wherefore, my deere brethren, I beseech you all in the name of the Lord Iesus, who hath committed his lambes,
Wherefore, my deer brothers, I beseech you all in the name of the Lord Iesus, who hath committed his Lambs,
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as well as his sheepe to our care;
as well as his sheep to our care;
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let us all with one heart, and with all our might, set upon this most laudable and profitable exercise of Catechising;
let us all with one heart, and with all our might, Set upon this most laudable and profitable exercise of Catechising;
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without which, we shall doe little good by our preaching.
without which, we shall do little good by our preaching.
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The third sort of people that are agents in this visitation Court, are the Church-wardens and Sidemen, who are bound by oath to present unto the Iudge all offenders.
The third sort of people that Are agents in this Visitation Court, Are the Churchwardens and Sidemen, who Are bound by oath to present unto the Judge all offenders.
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But except there bee some notorious crime which they thinke cannot ly hid, they use to present omnia bene; and herein they thinke they deale very wisely.
But except there be Some notorious crime which they think cannot lie hid, they use to present omnia bene; and herein they think they deal very wisely.
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For as I have heard some of them say, we shall bring fees to the Court,
For as I have herd Some of them say, we shall bring fees to the Court,
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and nothing shall be the better.
and nothing shall be the better.
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But I pray you consider, in the meane time ye forsweare your selves, and incurre the heavy wrath of God.
But I pray you Consider, in the mean time you forswear your selves, and incur the heavy wrath of God.
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For God will not take it for an excuse that ye say, though we should present, the Iudge will not reforme.
For God will not take it for an excuse that you say, though we should present, the Judge will not reform.
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The Iudge shall beare his owne burden;
The Judge shall bear his own burden;
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and what a fearfull thing it is for you to fall into the hands of the living God, by that abominable sinne of perjury?
and what a fearful thing it is for you to fallen into the hands of the living God, by that abominable sin of perjury?
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Wherefore what conceit soever ye have had here tofore, touching these visitation Courts.
Wherefore what conceit soever you have had Here tofore, touching these Visitation Courts.
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Now I admonish you in the name of him who shall judge both quick and dead, present all offenders against the Canons without fear or favour:
Now I admonish you in the name of him who shall judge both quick and dead, present all offenders against the Canonas without Fear or favour:
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ye are ordained as the eyes and watchmen of the Iudge in every parish.
you Are ordained as the eyes and watchmen of the Judge in every parish.
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And if yee were carefull according to your oath, wherewith you binde your soules every visitation, to present drunkards, swearers, raylers, scolds, slanderers, ribaudes, sowers of discords, fornicators, adulterers, Sabbath breakers, &c. Doutlesse iniquity would not abound in every parish as it doth.
And if ye were careful according to your oath, wherewith you bind your Souls every Visitation, to present drunkards, swearers, railers, scolds, slanderers, ribaudes, sower's of discords, fornicators, Adulterers, Sabbath breakers, etc. Doubtless iniquity would not abound in every parish as it does.
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Lastly, I may say to the whole Congregation, and to every sort and degree, from the highest to the lowest, that if we would search and try our wayes by the rule of Gods word, they will appeare very irregular ▪ yea more, those things wherein we walke most sutable to Gods will, tis to be feared, we do them only superficially,
Lastly, I may say to the Whole Congregation, and to every sort and degree, from the highest to the lowest, that if we would search and try our ways by the Rule of God's word, they will appear very irregular ▪ yea more, those things wherein we walk most suitable to God's will, this to be feared, we do them only superficially,
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& for forme and fashion, rather than for conscience and obedience to God and his word.
& for Form and fashion, rather than for conscience and Obedience to God and his word.
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We which are Gods Ministers, for the most part preach for forme, and ye which professe your selves to bee Gods people, heare for forme.
We which Are God's Ministers, for the most part preach for Form, and you which profess your selves to be God's people, hear for Form.
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For when the sermon is ended, we all depart, and thinke upon it no more,
For when the sermon is ended, we all depart, and think upon it no more,
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as if we had fully done our dutie in speaking, and yee in hearing, and there were no more required at our hands.
as if we had Fully done our duty in speaking, and ye in hearing, and there were no more required At our hands.
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This is the cause why though there be so much Preaching in the land daily, yet there is very small progresse in piety.
This is the cause why though there be so much Preaching in the land daily, yet there is very small progress in piety.
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Which being so, what remaines, but that I admonish you all and my selfe also, in the words of the second part of my text, to turne againe to the Lord?
Which being so, what remains, but that I admonish you all and my self also, in the words of the second part of my text, to turn again to the Lord?
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This is the onely course for all that have gone astray, as you may see, Ioel 2. 12. 13. there the Lord exhorts the sinnefull Iewes,
This is the only course for all that have gone astray, as you may see, Joel 2. 12. 13. there the Lord exhorts the sinful Iewes,
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and all that have sinned as they did, saying, Turne yee even to mee withall your heart,
and all that have sinned as they did, saying, Turn ye even to me withal your heart,
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and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning, and rent your hearts & not your garments,
and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning, and rend your hearts & not your garments,
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and turne to the Lord your God:
and turn to the Lord your God:
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for he is gracious, and mercifull, slow to anger, and of great kindnesse, and repenteth him of the evill. i. for he is gracious, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and Repenteth him of the evil. i.
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If wee weepe and rent our hearts for all our wandrings, and turne from all our by-pathes to serve the Lord, in sobriety, righteousnesse,
If we weep and rend our hearts for all our wanderings, and turn from all our bypaths to serve the Lord, in sobriety, righteousness,
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and godlinesse, God will remove from us, all the plagues and judgements which he hath sent or threatned.
and godliness, God will remove from us, all the plagues and Judgments which he hath sent or threatened.
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But if we goe on in our evill wayes, then the Lord will powre downe his vialls of indignation upon us:
But if we go on in our evil ways, then the Lord will pour down his vials of Indignation upon us:
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God will wound the hairy scalp of such as go on still in their trespasses, Psal. 68. 21. Wherefore I say againe for a conclusion, let us throughly search and try all our wayes,God will wound the hairy scalp of such as go on still in their Trespasses, Psalm 68. 21. Wherefore I say again for a conclusion, let us thoroughly search and try all our ways,
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and whiles tis called to day begin to turne to the Lord our God with all our hearts,
and while this called to day begin to turn to the Lord our God with all our hearts,
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and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
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Oh let us rent & teare our soules with godly sorrow for all our transgressions of Gods ordinances,
O let us rend & tear our Souls with godly sorrow for all our transgressions of God's ordinances,
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and especially at this time, for our formall and perfunctory usage of these visitation Courts, which are ordained meerely,
and especially At this time, for our formal and perfunctory usage of these Visitation Courts, which Are ordained merely,
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for the reformation of the faults of the Country; so shal not iniquity be our destruction:
for the Reformation of the Faults of the Country; so shall not iniquity be our destruction:
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for the Lord desires not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should repent and live.
for the Lord Desires not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should Repent and live.
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This repentance unto life he give us, who gave himselfe for us, even Iesus Christ our righteousnesse.
This Repentance unto life he give us, who gave himself for us, even Iesus christ our righteousness.
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To whom with the Father, and the holy Ghost, be honour and power everlasting, Amen. FINIS.
To whom with the Father, and the holy Ghost, be honour and power everlasting, Amen. FINIS.
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