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The Spirituall SPRING. 2 PETER 3. Verse the last. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Sauiour Iesus Christ:
The Spiritual SPRING. 2 PETER 3. Verse the last. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Iesus christ:
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to him be glory both now and for euer, Amen: THe words in hand are a soueraigne remedy against the deadly poyson of Apostacie.
to him be glory both now and for ever, Amen: THe words in hand Are a sovereign remedy against the deadly poison of Apostasy.
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The Apostle tels vs a little before, that in these last and worst times, many il-aduised men shall cast vnsauoury scornes in the face of Christian profession, which shall cause many to faint in their iourney to heauen.
The Apostle tells us a little before, that in these last and worst times, many il-aduised men shall cast unsavoury scorns in the face of Christian profession, which shall cause many to faint in their journey to heaven.
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A helpe against cold, is heate, against pouerty, is thriftinesse; against going backward, is pressing forward.
A help against cold, is heat, against poverty, is thriftiness; against going backward, is pressing forward.
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We haue here pre•enting-Physicke against relapses, and rather doe water and manure Grace, then sow it.
We have Here pre•enting-Physicke against relapses, and rather do water and manure Grace, then sow it.
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We vrge not planting, but prospering; rather foode to nourish, then seede to beget.
We urge not planting, but prospering; rather food to nourish, then seed to beget.
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Here is a single act, with a double obiect, A charge giuen, expressing the matter, Grow, the subiect, in Grace and Knowledge; and so shuts vp the Epistle with a Doxologie at the foote of it.
Here is a single act, with a double Object, A charge given, expressing the matter, Grow, the Subject, in Grace and Knowledge; and so shuts up the Epistle with a Doxology At the foot of it.
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To Grow, is taken either continuè, to augment those graces we haue:
To Grow, is taken either continuè, to augment those graces we have:
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or Discretè, to adde new to our store, as the same Apostle hath it, Chap. 5. adde to your faith vertue, &c. Grace is taken either for Gods fauour in himselfe, Eph. 1.5.6. this is that which makes vs acceptable before him;
or Discretè, to add new to our store, as the same Apostle hath it, Chap. 5. add to your faith virtue, etc. Grace is taken either for God's favour in himself, Ephesians 1.5.6. this is that which makes us acceptable before him;
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Or for the gift of grace, Rom. 1.5. In God as in the Fountaine, in vs as in the Cisterne;
Or for the gift of grace, Rom. 1.5. In God as in the Fountain, in us as in the Cistern;
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he is the light, wee are as Iohn was, a burning lampe, enlightened from that light.
he is the Light, we Are as John was, a burning lamp, enlightened from that Light.
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Grace, one for more, Grace, for Graces.Grace, one for more, Grace, for Graces.
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Or rather it is, vox artis, where grace signifies more than graces, causa then causa; as in the Scripture, man is a larger word then men, Knowledge of Iesus Christ, by a S•n•chdoche, to know and beleeue in him.
Or rather it is, vox artis, where grace signifies more than graces, causa then causa; as in the Scripture, man is a larger word then men, Knowledge of Iesus christ, by a S•n•chdoche, to know and believe in him.
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This i• the fountaine and head of all Religion, the end and perfection of the Law and Gospell, Ioh. 17.3. Grace is set before knowledge, because a gracelesse knowing is a fruitlesse knowing.
This i• the fountain and head of all Religion, the end and perfection of the Law and Gospel, John 17.3. Grace is Set before knowledge, Because a graceless knowing is a fruitless knowing.
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Growth here then must be an actiue motion, or opperation of graces of Gods spirit in vs, whereby they increase either by apposition or extension.Growth Here then must be an active motion, or operation of graces of God's Spirit in us, whereby they increase either by apposition or extension.
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You see now which way the words looke, and what smell the flowers bound-vp will send forth. You see now which Way the words look, and what smell the flowers bound-vp will send forth.
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The quintessentiall doctrine, or maine path, I must beate, is, that we must not onely be carefull to haue graces,
The quintessential Doctrine, or main path, I must beat, is, that we must not only be careful to have graces,
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but to increase in those when they are begun.
but to increase in those when they Are begun.
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God would haue vs good Proficien•• in his schoole, and to thriue vnder his hand, to mend our pace in our Christian iourney, to build vpon the foundation already layd.
God would have us good Proficien•• in his school, and to thrive under his hand, to mend our pace in our Christian journey, to built upon the Foundation already laid.
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Gods campe admits of no dwarfes, his flourishing pastures of no stooklings, his family of no vnchrists.
God's camp admits of no Dwarfs, his flourishing pastures of no stooklings, his family of no vnchrists.
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It is that with Grace as with Nature, in growth 〈 … 〉 makes to bee at a stand,
It is that with Grace as with Nature, in growth 〈 … 〉 makes to be At a stand,
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and olde age makes to decay; but good men, Psalme 84.7. they goe from strength to strength.
and old age makes to decay; but good men, Psalm 84.7. they go from strength to strength.
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The Prophet alludes to the growing of a childe, which as it multiplies in yeares, waxeth stronger, Pro•. 4.18. The iust shineth more and more vnto the perfect day.
The Prophet alludes to the growing of a child, which as it multiplies in Years, Waxes Stronger, Pro•. 4.18. The just shines more and more unto the perfect day.
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As in the •reake of day, we haue a scarce-discerned light, after a while, the morning shewes her white limbe through nights black curtains,
As in the •reake of day, we have a scarce-discerned Light, After a while, the morning shows her white limb through nights black curtains,
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and so by degrees wins the field of darknesse, & comes 〈 … 〉, yea to a golden splendor:
and so by Degrees wins the field of darkness, & comes 〈 … 〉, yea to a golden splendour:
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In the like manner saith the Wise man, doth graces lustre creepe on to perfection in Gods seruants.
In the like manner Says the Wise man, does graces lustre creep on to perfection in God's Servants.
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Dauid compares a Christians goodnesse to the spring-time, Psalme 92.14 when all but rotten trees bud and blossome.David compares a Christians Goodness to the springtime, Psalm 92.14 when all but rotten trees bud and blossom.
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In the Gospell our Sauiour reprehends the sloathfull seruant that puts not forth his •••ent.
In the Gospel our Saviour reprehends the slothful servant that puts not forth his •••ent.
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Againe, he compares Grace vnto a g•aine of Mustard seede, which is a very little seede, Again, he compares Grace unto a g•aine of Mustard seed, which is a very little seed,
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yet in some Countries is of so great a stalk, that birds may build their neasts in it.
yet in Some Countries is of so great a stalk, that Birds may built their nests in it.
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Thus you see God stands for it, how holy Writ bla•eth on it with sprinkling brightnesse. Thus you see God Stands for it, how holy Writ bla•eth on it with sprinkling brightness.
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Now Reason shall stand vp like an armed m•n to defend i•: Let vs briefly then consider, his, the Necessity; Now Reason shall stand up like an armed m•n to defend i•: Let us briefly then Consider, his, the Necessity;
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secondly, the 〈 … 〉, thirdly, the danger of not growing. First, Necessity pleads for it, because;
secondly, the 〈 … 〉, Thirdly, the danger of not growing. First, Necessity pleads for it, Because;
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first, wee haue no set pitch in this life, we must rest when wee are dead, here is our nonage,
First, we have no Set pitch in this life, we must rest when we Are dead, Here is our nonage,
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when we are at full age, to our inheritance we goe: This life is our spring-time, when we are ripe, God reapes vs into his barne:
when we Are At full age, to our inheritance we go: This life is our springtime, when we Are ripe, God reaps us into his bairn:
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We are here as young Plants in a Nurserie, when wee are growne vp, God will transplant vs. 2 Wee went on a pace in euill, in our vnregeneracie, when wee serued the diuell:
We Are Here as young Plants in a Nursery, when we Are grown up, God will transplant us 2 we went on a pace in evil, in our unregeneracy, when we served the Devil:
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haue not wee more reason to runne faster now, hauing a better Master, a credibler seruice, and greater wages?
have not we more reason to run faster now, having a better Master, a credibler service, and greater wages?
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3 All will be little enough in times of tryall: Desertions, temptations, sicknesses, crosses, and death, will looke vs in the face.
3 All will be little enough in times of trial: Desertions, temptations, Sicknesses, Crosses, and death, will look us in the face.
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The wings of our hope will bee cut off, find our prayers will haue their moultring time;
The wings of our hope will be Cut off, find our Prayers will have their moultring time;
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wee shall fight then against our selues like gyants: we gleane but happinesse now, wee shall mow misery then;
we shall fight then against our selves like Giants: we glean but happiness now, we shall mow misery then;
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store will be no sore, but a supersedeas in all our tryals, let vs barrell vp plenty of grace,
store will be no soar, but a supersedeas in all our trials, let us barrel up plenty of grace,
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and feather our neasts, & prepare oyle in our lamps against that time. Secondly, see the benefits that accrew by our growing.
and feather our nests, & prepare oil in our lamps against that time. Secondly, see the benefits that accrue by our growing.
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1 God shall haue much glory, Ioh. 15.8. Herein 〈 ◊ 〉 Father glorified, that ye bears much fruit.
1 God shall have much glory, John 15.8. Herein 〈 ◊ 〉 Father glorified, that you bears much fruit.
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2 Themselues shall haue much benefit by it; they that sow much, shall reape much;
2 Themselves shall have much benefit by it; they that sow much, shall reap much;
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to increase in grace, is to furnish our selues with faith against tryals, with ioy in miseries, strength on thy death-bed, ability to pray, and the like:
to increase in grace, is to furnish our selves with faith against trials, with joy in misery's, strength on thy deathbed, ability to pray, and the like:
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for he that doubled his fiue talents, was made Ruler ouer many things, Matth. 25.21. His that soweth liberally, shall reape liberally.
for he that doubled his fiue Talents, was made Ruler over many things, Matthew 25.21. His that Soweth liberally, shall reap liberally.
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3 Others gaine by our wealth and gleane at our haruest; We shall by our good instruction and examples set feathers to other folkes arrowes;
3 Others gain by our wealth and glean At our harvest; We shall by our good instruction and Examples Set Feathers to other folks arrows;
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when our hearbs are growne, we shall fraught our neighbours gardens; our light shall enlighten them, our liues shall shame them, and set Conscience on working;
when our herbs Are grown, we shall fraught our neighbours gardens; our Light shall enlighten them, our lives shall shame them, and Set Conscience on working;
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for the fuller the Fountaine is, the bigger the streame will be. Thirdly, the danger of not growing.
for the fuller the Fountain is, the bigger the stream will be. Thirdly, the danger of not growing.
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1 Such haue no grace at all, onely guilded outsides. That seede which growes not, is rotten vnder the clods: 1 Such have no grace At all, only Guilded outsides. That seed which grows not, is rotten under the clods:
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He was neuer good that mends not: The goodnesse of the ground is knowne by the crop. 2 Painted corne ripens not:
He was never good that mends not: The Goodness of the ground is known by the crop. 2 Painted corn ripens not:
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these disgrace the meanes God hath giuen them, as the Word and Sacraments; a leane-fac'd seruant disparageth his Masters house-keeping.
these disgrace the means God hath given them, as the Word and Sacraments; a lean-faced servant disparageth his Masters housekeeping.
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3 The curse of God lights on them. Wee say if our children, corne, cattell, or grasse, prosper not, that they are bewitched:
3 The curse of God lights on them. we say if our children, corn, cattle, or grass, prosper not, that they Are bewitched:
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What? a good Farme and thriue not? surely Gods blessing is not there.
What? a good Farm and thrive not? surely God's blessing is not there.
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It is a heauy iudgement on the enemies of the Church, to be as the grasse vpon the house tops, which withereth afore it grow vp, Psal. 129.6. 4 Not to goe forward, is going backward;
It is a heavy judgement on the enemies of the Church, to be as the grass upon the house tops, which withereth afore it grow up, Psalm 129.6. 4 Not to go forward, is going backward;
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we cannot stand at a stay, either ascend or descend; coldnesse lets in custome, and custome causeth defending of sin.
we cannot stand At a stay, either ascend or descend; coldness lets in custom, and custom Causes defending of since.
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Let scruteny be made in the first place, let vs Ministers try your sufficiencies; God will one day search with candles.
Let scruteny be made in the First place, let us Ministers try your Sufficiencies; God will one day search with Candles.
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Good gold feares not the ballance nor touch-stone, but a bankrupt abides not the counting-booke.
Good gold fears not the balance nor touchstone, but a bankrupt abides not the counting-book.
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You haue heard the fitnesse of this duty, let something be said as a Iacobs - staffe to take the height of your graces.
You have herd the fitness of this duty, let something be said as a Iacobs - staff to take the height of your graces.
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I purpose by Gods assistance, first to spread a plaister, then to apply it, first to draw, then to shoote.
I purpose by God's assistance, First to spread a plaster, then to apply it, First to draw, then to shoot.
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A little to discouer the markes of growing, and then to lay my finger where it smarts.
A little to discover the marks of growing, and then to lay my finger where it smarts.
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To deliuer somewhat as I may say in complexo altogether; Know this, that growing children are hungry, they eate much and often;
To deliver somewhat as I may say in complexo altogether; Know this, that growing children Are hungry, they eat much and often;
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he waxeth but slowly that panteth not after the word of God, the bread of life.
he Waxes but slowly that pants not After the word of God, the bred of life.
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Furthermore, note, that as the Philosopher saith; Augmentation keepes the same species, when knowledge turnes into idle disputes, and beleeuing becomes presuming,
Furthermore, note, that as the Philosopher Says; Augmentation keeps the same species, when knowledge turns into idle disputes, and believing becomes presuming,
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and a tender conscience fals to vaine scruples, as we see in our bedlam Anabaptists, and phantasticall Brownists, whose doctrine is criticall, and their conuersations hypocriticall;
and a tender conscience falls to vain scruples, as we see in our bedlam Anabaptists, and fantastical Brownists, whose Doctrine is critical, and their conversations hypocritical;
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here is not Augmentation, but Mutation, not cherishing, but changing.
Here is not Augmentation, but Mutation, not cherishing, but changing.
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A true grower addes daily some cubit to his stature, and in holding the truth, he beleeues the Philosophers prouerbe, That he can neuer offend in the excesse.
A true grower adds daily Some cubit to his stature, and in holding the truth, he believes the Philosophers proverb, That he can never offend in the excess.
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Againe, Philosophy saith, there must be •n apt proportion in augmentation: It is vnseemely and monstrous in nature, for a childe to grow in armes onely,
Again, Philosophy Says, there must be •n apt proportion in augmentation: It is unseemly and monstrous in nature, for a child to grow in arms only,
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and not in the legges, or in legs and armes, but not in body;
and not in the legs, or in legs and arms, but not in body;
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so to haue more knowledge, and lesse humility, to thriue in ioy, and be ••d•-bound and hand-bound in good workes, is neither kindly nor comfortable.
so to have more knowledge, and less humility, to thrive in joy, and be ••d•-bound and hand-bound in good works, is neither kindly nor comfortable.
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Wee are to put forward the slowest growing grace. In a word, some tokens that wee are of a larger size, are more accidentall:
we Are to put forward the slowest growing grace. In a word, Some tokens that we Are of a larger size, Are more accidental:
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as, it is a thousand to one but our selues or others, or both our selues and others, will see•s •aller then wee were,
as, it is a thousand to one but our selves or Others, or both our selves and Others, will see•s •aller then we were,
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and our ouer•••pping of those euil•, that were before too high for vs:
and our ouer•••pping of those euil•, that were before too high for us:
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So also growers shall haue ••yals, the best schollers are most posed the highest trees subiect it to windes, the diuell and his agents a••ault the richest b••ties.
So also growers shall have ••yals, the best Scholars Are most posed the highest trees Subject it to winds, the Devil and his agents a••ault the Richest b••ties.
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The hotter the day the •uster the •yes; the more gracious, the more opposed and lesse esteemed of the world.
The hotter the day the •uster the •yes; the more gracious, the more opposed and less esteemed of the world.
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Good men are like a Pyramid, the nearer heauen, the lesse in mans eye. But we may yet sift this poynt more narrower, and proceede NONLATINALPHABET step by step.
Good men Are like a Pyramid, the nearer heaven, the less in men eye. But we may yet sift this point more narrower, and proceed step by step.
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Try how thou are bettered in foure things.
Try how thou Are bettered in foure things.
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First, In Mortification, doth thy bloud •••e more to see iniquity committed? Is it thy hearts solace to see superstition,
First, In Mortification, does thy blood •••e more to see iniquity committed? Is it thy hearts solace to see Superstition,
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and prophanensse goe downe the winde? Is thy hand and heart set against them? Dost thou more tragically butcher thine owne euill,
and prophanensse go down the wind? Is thy hand and heart Set against them? Dost thou more tragically butcher thine own evil,
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and is now thy coruptions soone crushed if they begin to swell?
and is now thy corruptions soon crushed if they begin to swell?
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Secondly, In Vi•ification, hast thou more spirituall iournies to heauen? Art thou earnester in thy thoughts and sighes.
Secondly, In Vi•ification, hast thou more spiritual journeys to heaven? Art thou earnester in thy thoughts and sighs.
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Doth loue striue for the strength of a Gyant? If it be thus with thee, thou art a good tree that growes downeward in roote,
Does love strive for the strength of a Giant? If it be thus with thee, thou art a good tree that grows downward in root,
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and vpward in body and branch.
and upward in body and branch.
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Thirdly, how is it with thee in holy duties? Dost thou sweepe thy heart cleaner,
Thirdly, how is it with thee in holy duties? Dost thou sweep thy heart cleaner,
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and adorne the inward man more then thou hadst wont before thou commest to Gods ordinances? Art thou more sincere, reuerent,
and adorn the inward man more then thou Hadst wont before thou Comest to God's ordinances? Art thou more sincere, reverent,
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and deuout, in performing thy seruices 〈 ◊ 〉 of old? Though Sathan knocke now at thy heart, to enter in with his bastard 〈 ◊ 〉, thou more 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 him,
and devout, in performing thy services 〈 ◊ 〉 of old? Though Sathan knock now At thy heart, to enter in with his bastard 〈 ◊ 〉, thou more 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 him,
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and resoluest the Minister shall plow, no more on the sands, nor sow on the waters,
and resolvest the Minister shall blow, no more on the sands, nor sow on the waters,
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but let him shoot and hit the white. But principally the stronger Christian, the mightier in Prayer.
but let him shoot and hit the white. But principally the Stronger Christian, the Mightier in Prayer.
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Louers loue meetings, and the neerer marriage, the oftner they meete; for in this sense the prouerbe is true, After building comes begging.
Lovers love meetings, and the nearer marriage, the oftener they meet; for in this sense the proverb is true, After building comes begging.
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Fourthly, there is a sensible mending in workes, The fatter any one is in Grace, the more hee sweates out good workes.
Fourthly, there is a sensible mending in works, The fatter any one is in Grace, the more he sweats out good works.
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He hath a more quicke-edg'd purpose to take all occasion• of doing good, hee spreads his wings wider to helpe more people, hee dies now like a lofty Hawke at the best workes, hee that before was all for good to mens bodies, which are workes good in their kinde, these he performes more then before,
He hath a more quicke-edged purpose to take all occasion• of doing good, he spreads his wings wider to help more people, he die now like a lofty Hawk At the best works, he that before was all for good to men's bodies, which Are works good in their kind, these he performs more then before,
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but yet withall lookes higher, and labours to spread Gods Gospell, and to hoyst vp the sayle of drooping Religion,
but yet withal looks higher, and labours to spread God's Gospel, and to hoist up the sail of drooping Religion,
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and with his Prayers, purse, and power doth his endeauour to beate downe Popery, and prophanenesse,
and with his Prayers, purse, and power does his endeavour to beat down Popery, and profaneness,
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and to be a light to them that sit in darkenesse. Antipodes, opposite to this doctrine, are first, such as grow not;
and to be a Light to them that fit in darkness. Antipodes, opposite to this Doctrine, Are First, such as grow not;
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secondly, or grow but in generall graces; thirdly, or such as fall backe. It blots with blame, yea, bitterly bites Non profici•••s. Many are as ignorant, as sinfull,
secondly, or grow but in general graces; Thirdly, or such as fallen back. It blots with blame, yea, bitterly bites Non profici•••s. Many Are as ignorant, as sinful,
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as dull, as fruitlesse, as twenty yeares agoe; they goe round as a horse in a mill;
as dull, as fruitless, as twenty Years ago; they go round as a horse in a mill;
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they goe to the Church, to the Sacraments, to family-prayers, ••nne vp and downe as Ants in a Mole-hill and doe nothing,
they go to the Church, to the Sacraments, to Family-prayers, ••nne up and down as Aunts in a Molehill and do nothing,
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and yet thinke they haue Religion enough, Such are frozen on their dr•gs, twice dead and pluckt vp by the rootes.
and yet think they have Religion enough, Such Are frozen on their dr•gs, twice dead and plucked up by the roots.
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Nay, we haue another generation of people that enuy the growing man.
Nay, we have Another generation of people that envy the growing man.
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If any be like Saul among the people, higher by the head and shoulders in matters of Religion, he is hated;
If any be like Saul among the people, higher by the head and shoulders in matters of Religion, he is hated;
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as loytering seruants doe their fellowes that out-worke them.
as loitering Servants do their Fellows that outwork them.
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Dealing with his neighbours, as a Gardner with his hedge, if any part of it out-sprout the rest, he clips it downe.
Dealing with his neighbours, as a Gardener with his hedge, if any part of it out-sprout the rest, he clips it down.
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As Esops Foxe hauing lost his taile, would perswade all other Foxes to cut off their tailes.
As Esops Fox having lost his tail, would persuade all other Foxes to Cut off their tails.
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Paul tels vs that an hinderer is the child of the deuill. Paul tells us that an hinderer is the child of the Devil.
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As for those silly ones that are ouer-learning and neuer 〈 ◊ 〉 come to the knowledge of the truth, but thinkes he should be as Pegasus, haue a golden bridle to stop his posthast to God:
As for those silly ones that Are ouer-learning and never 〈 ◊ 〉 come to the knowledge of the truth, but thinks he should be as Pegasus, have a golden bridle to stop his posthaste to God:
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These are as the prouerbe is; Alwayes children. Boyes and Trewants must be whipt.
These Are as the proverb is; Always children. Boys and Treants must be whipped.
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Ambrose elegantly obserues in Luke 21. the danger of a suckling, the ioy to haue it weined, and so grow vp.Ambrose elegantly observes in Lycia 21. the danger of a suckling, the joy to have it weined, and so grow up.
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Abraham saith hee feasted when Isaac was weined, but the child that was not weined was ouerlaid by the mother. Thou art a wicked man. Abraham Says he feasted when Isaac was weined, but the child that was not weined was overlaid by the mother. Thou art a wicked man.
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Circular motion is the motion of the heauens, but not the heauenliest motion, nor the perfectest.
Circular motion is the motion of the heavens, but not the heavenliest motion, nor the perfectest.
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Fruitlesse dead trees must be pluckt vp.
Fruitless dead trees must be plucked up.
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God may very well giue thee vp to hardnesse of heart, and say as once a Captaine did to one of his watch, finding him a sleepe, he flew him, saying, Dead I found thee, and dead Ile leaue thee;
God may very well give thee up to hardness of heart, and say as once a Captain did to one of his watch, finding him a sleep, he flew him, saying, Dead I found thee, and dead I'll leave thee;
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for being dead spiritually, God may iustly damne thee eternally. And standing so worse thou mayst be, better thou canst not be:
for being dead spiritually, God may justly damn thee eternally. And standing so Worse thou Mayest be, better thou Canst not be:
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The lying stone gathers mosse, the standing poole mudde.
The lying stone gathers moss, the standing pool mud.
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The bird mounting vpon wing, is out of feare, but sitting on the ground is in danger both of snare and Fowlet.
The bird mounting upon wing, is out of Fear, but sitting on the ground is in danger both of snare and Fowlet.
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This Atheist may stand in his owne light, and spurne against our truth with this poore obiection;
This Atheist may stand in his own Light, and spurn against our truth with this poor objection;
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That grace is a simple essence, and not naturall, and so not capable of growing.
That grace is a simple essence, and not natural, and so not capable of growing.
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Answ. It is true that a simple essence growes not in God the fountaine, or as I may say in the abstract,Answer It is true that a simple essence grows not in God the fountain, or as I may say in the abstract,
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but secondarily in vs it may be further reuealed, and plentifully bestowed. There is a spirituall growing, as well as a naturall.
but secondarily in us it may be further revealed, and plentifully bestowed. There is a spiritual growing, as well as a natural.
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Secondly, Others stop the mouth of Conscience, with this, that they know more then they did,
Secondly, Others stop the Mouth of Conscience, with this, that they know more then they did,
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and can talke more of Religion then they had wont, and haue more dexterity in prayer, and the like.
and can talk more of Religion then they had wont, and have more dexterity in prayer, and the like.
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Such must know that there are some generall gifts of grace which God bestowes on vnregenerate men as such as these are I haue named.
Such must know that there Are Some general Gifts of grace which God bestows on unregenerate men as such as these Are I have nam.
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There is sauing graces, as mortification, godly sorrow, humility, and the like;
There is Saving graces, as mortification, godly sorrow, humility, and the like;
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if thou mendst in these last kindes thou art happy indeede, but if thou growest onely in such graces,
if thou mendst in these last Kinds thou art happy indeed, but if thou Growest only in such graces,
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as Iudas, Achit•phel, or such hypocrites may haue, thy shew is more worth then thy substance:
as Iudas, Achit•phel, or such Hypocrites may have, thy show is more worth then thy substance:
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As a Cynamon tree, thy barke is more worth then thy body. Thy flourishing is but as a quagmire growne ouer with greene grasse.
As a Cinnamon tree, thy bark is more worth then thy body. Thy flourishing is but as a quagmire grown over with green grass.
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Thy growing cannot last, but as grasse on the house top, to wither before it grow vp. Thy growing cannot last, but as grass on the house top, to wither before it grow up.
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A tree cut vp by the rootes, may sprout forth leaues for a while: A man after he is dead for a time his nayles and haire may grow.
A tree Cut up by the roots, may sprout forth leaves for a while: A man After he is dead for a time his nails and hair may grow.
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As for the former, they are but as a dog in a wheele; the melancholly Stoikes went beyond them:
As for the former, they Are but as a dog in a wheel; the melancholy Stoics went beyond them:
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and these of the latter sort;
and these of the latter sort;
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it may be euill, is at a stand in them, through education or want of occasion; as fire may want fuell;
it may be evil, is At a stand in them, through education or want of occasion; as fire may want fuel;
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but not one sinne yet hath his fatall blow as Goliah had, nor so much as a Bucke that hath his deaths wound,
but not one sin yet hath his fatal blow as Goliath had, nor so much as a Buck that hath his death's wound,
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though he be not yet hunted downe.
though he be not yet hunted down.
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I say in all thy flourishing shewes thou deceiuest thy brethren with shadowes, and thy selfe with sinne.
I say in all thy flourishing shows thou deceivest thy brothers with shadows, and thy self with sin.
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Thirdly, But this is not all, we haue a disease called a consumption, wherein men grow, I confesse, but worse.
Thirdly, But this is not all, we have a disease called a consumption, wherein men grow, I confess, but Worse.
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Wee haue Townes, Cities, Kingdomes, Persons, as the Crab-fish goe backeward. Shall we begin with the worst first.
we have Towns, Cities, Kingdoms, Persons, as the Crabfish go backward. Shall we begin with the worst First.
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Rome was once famous, Her faith was spoken of throughout the whole world, She was beautifull in her youth.Room was once famous, Her faith was spoken of throughout the Whole world, She was beautiful in her youth.
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Out of her loynes sprung worthy Martyres, and reuerend Ministers, but now she is dropt into a crooked old age, a foolish dotage.
Out of her loins sprung worthy Martyrs, and reverend Ministers, but now she is dropped into a crooked old age, a foolish dotage.
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She hath nourished in her bosome a broode of mis-begotten Controuersies, and when wee haue discouered their yong opinions and blinde errors,
She hath nourished in her bosom a brood of misbegotten Controversies, and when we have discovered their young opinions and blind errors,
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like Foxes that are hard hunted, they seeke intricate holes, and thorny bushes, they hide themselues in knotty distinctions:
like Foxes that Are hard hunted, they seek intricate holes, and thorny Bushes, they hide themselves in knotty Distinctions:
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So that as one saith, I haue sought Rome in Rome, and could not finde Rome: She will haue a Monopoly of heauen,
So that as one Says, I have sought Room in Room, and could not find Room: She will have a Monopoly of heaven,
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and the prisoner at the barre will be iudge of the Law. She denies children for knowing their fathers will:
and the prisoner At the bar will be judge of the Law. She Denies children for knowing their Father's will:
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She wil not onely forgiue sinnes, but maintaine sinnes. The Stewes yeeld good tribute to the grand-mother of spirituall fornications.
She will not only forgive Sins, but maintain Sins. The Stews yield good tribute to the grandmother of spiritual fornications.
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Her subiects must not obey out Princes, but depose them, yea, in some case kill them, Her Subjects must not obey out Princes, but depose them, yea, in Some case kill them,
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though the Pope grant no speciall license.
though the Pope grant no special license.
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Yea, iure & merito, saith Simantha. May not we say of her doctrine as of Ieroboams shields, he found them of siluer, and left them of brasse;
Yea, iure & merito, Says Simantha. May not we say of her Doctrine as of Ieroboams shields, he found them of silver, and left them of brass;
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so that now instead of louing her, wee must leaue her, and obey the charge giuen by the Prophet Ieremiah, Chap. 50.14. Put your selues in aray against Babylon round about:
so that now instead of loving her, we must leave her, and obey the charge given by the Prophet Jeremiah, Chap. 50.14. Put your selves in array against Babylon round about:
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all yee that bend the bow shoot at her, spare no arrowes, for she hath sinned against the Lord. all ye that bend the bow shoot At her, spare no arrows, for she hath sinned against the Lord.
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Let this be Babylons disease alone. Let this be Babylons disease alone.
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But as for the reformed Churches, let them ride on with their honour, and good prosperity haue they:
But as for the reformed Churches, let them ride on with their honour, and good Prosperity have they:
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Farre be it from them with Hezekiahs Sunne to goe backeward.
far be it from them with Hezekiah's Sun to go backward.
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Yet if we looke into the generall decay of godlinesse and vertue, we may with teares lament and say, That at the beginning men were Gyants in body, but now Gyants in sinne.
Yet if we look into the general decay of godliness and virtue, we may with tears lament and say, That At the beginning men were Giants in body, but now Giants in sin.
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Common principles of honesty are become vnto many, as the writings on a tombe stone, by much treading almost quite defaced.
Common principles of honesty Are become unto many, as the writings on a tomb stone, by much treading almost quite defaced.
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Wickednesse growes, goodnesse decayes, by this cloude we may presage a storme. But of this famous Citie I hope better things.
Wickedness grows, Goodness decays, by this cloud we may presage a storm. But of this famous city I hope better things.
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Your workes haue blazed all the Kingdome ouer, and displayed their branches into other lands, you haue clothed the naked, fed the hungry, nursed the fatherlesse. Your works have blazed all the Kingdom over, and displayed their branches into other Lands, you have clothed the naked, fed the hungry, nursed the fatherless.
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And best of all which is put into the mouth of posterity, you haue bought eye-salue,
And best of all which is put into the Mouth of posterity, you have bought eyesalve,
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and haue sent it to the blinde, and haue giuen Torches to them that haue dwelt in the gloomy darkenesse of thicke ignorance.
and have sent it to the blind, and have given Torches to them that have dwelled in the gloomy darkness of thick ignorance.
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Oh let it not be said that you retyre, or grow not on in grace and in charity as well as in knowledge.
O let it not be said that you retire, or grow not on in grace and in charity as well as in knowledge.
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Let it not be said that you feed the poore sparingly, and plentifully feast the rich, who as Tennis-players, can bandy to you againe.
Let it not be said that you feed the poor sparingly, and plentifully feast the rich, who as Tennis-players, can bandy to you again.
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As Rachel disliked her owne barrennesse, so did her husband: so doe you your fruitlesnesse.
As Rachel disliked her own Barrenness, so did her husband: so do you your fruitlesnesse.
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Principally haue a care so to honour God with your substance, as to send faithfull labourers into his Vineyard.
Principally have a care so to honour God with your substance, as to send faithful labourers into his Vineyard.
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I haue obserued my selfe dwelling in a Countrey where Popery and ignorance doth lamentably flourish,
I have observed my self Dwelling in a Country where Popery and ignorance does lamentably flourish,
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and their nests are for the most part in the Parish of some tenne pound Leuite,
and their nests Are for the most part in the Parish of Some tenne pound Levite,
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and wee shall often heare that in those places, some one or other is drawne to the superstitious faction;
and we shall often hear that in those places, Some one or other is drawn to the superstitious faction;
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and no maruell when mens mindes are as tabula nuda, fit for any impression, & so imbrace that Religion which is next to thē, be it what it will.
and no marvel when men's minds Are as tabula nuda, fit for any impression, & so embrace that Religion which is next to them, be it what it will.
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Many of you may say with Dauid; Thou tookest me from behinde the ewes;
Many of you may say with David; Thou tookest me from behind the ewes;
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you had poore beginnings, and now God hath spread your tables, and fild full your cups.
you had poor beginnings, and now God hath spread your tables, and filled full your cups.
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This life is a iourney, heauen our ayme;
This life is a journey, heaven our aim;
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be a viaticum to poore Trauellers, let your purses hire Preachers, and send the Gospell where it is not, that Romes superstitions may bee banished from this Land,
be a viaticum to poor Travellers, let your purses hire Preachers, and send the Gospel where it is not, that Romes superstitions may be banished from this Land,
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and thereby sinne and sinners may be dashed out of countenance. Truely I may say as the Disciples did of the Asse.
and thereby sin and Sinners may be dashed out of countenance. Truly I may say as the Disciples did of the Ass.
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The Lord hath neede of him. The Lord hath need of him.
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Many good desires are among your poore Countrimen, but in many places for want of preaching (the fuell for that fire) all goes out:
Many good Desires Are among your poor Countrymen, but in many places for want of preaching (the fuel for that fire) all Goes out:
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and as Hezekias said, The children are come to the births, and there is no strength to bring forth. and as Hezekias said, The children Are come to the births, and there is no strength to bring forth.
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Poore soules are so wounded by sinne, that they need lie vnder the Physitians hand. The Prouerbe in this sense is false. Misere viuit qui medicè viuit;
Poor Souls Are so wounded by sin, that they need lie under the Physicians hand. The Proverb in this sense is false. Misere viuit qui medicè viuit;
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For man without a Teacher is as a blind mā without a guide, saith Augustin. And how can men but sleep when the candle is out? Iosephus thought that when God shewed to Israel by Vrim and Thummim, whether they should goe to battell, it was thus, the Priest should put on the Ephod,
For man without a Teacher is as a blind man without a guide, Says Augustin. And how can men but sleep when the candle is out? Iosephus Thought that when God showed to Israel by Urim and Thummim, whither they should go to battle, it was thus, the Priest should put on the Ephod,
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& if the pretious stones shined, they need not feare their foes;
& if the precious stones shined, they need not Fear their foes;
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but I am sure, that if our pretious stones shine, I meane Gods Word, we neede not feare Antechrists kings of the earth.
but I am sure, that if our precious stones shine, I mean God's Word, we need not Fear Antechrists Kings of the earth.
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Well then, though it hath beene said that Popery like Leah was bleare-eyed, yet fruitfull,
Well then, though it hath been said that Popery like Leah was blear-eyed, yet fruitful,
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and we faire as Rachell, but barren, Oh put you that song in our mouthes, that the barren he maketh to keepe house to bee a ioyfull mother of children, then God shall haue glory, wee comfort, you profit.
and we fair as Rachel, but barren, O put you that song in our mouths, that the barren he makes to keep house to be a joyful mother of children, then God shall have glory, we Comfort, you profit.
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But since I haue begun to speake, let me say on. But since I have begun to speak, let me say on.
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May it not be said of some of our Magistrates executing of Iustice, as is said of the Frenchmens fight? At the first stronger then men, at the last weaker then women.
May it not be said of Some of our Magistrates executing of justice, as is said of the Frenchmens fight? At the First Stronger then men, At the last Weaker then women.
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Our Lawes the Axe-tree of our estate, on whose firmenesse wee mooue, vpon whose bosome the Church leanes,
Our Laws the Axe-tree of our estate, on whose firmness we move, upon whose bosom the Church leans,
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or either are as a rusty clocke that goes not, often time for flourishing, not for fight.
or either Are as a rusty clock that Goes not, often time for flourishing, not for fight.
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If lawes be put in execution, alas, but for a while, we may say as Fabias said of Hannibals Armie, like a fire of straw, makes a great blaze, but is quickely out:
If laws be put in execution, alas, but for a while, we may say as Fabias said of Hannibals Army, like a fire of straw, makes a great blaze, but is quickly out:
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like the leaping of the locust that flirts vp a little, and quickly downe, or as the Planets in their Epicycles, sometimes ascending, and sometimes descending.
like the leaping of the locust that flirts up a little, and quickly down, or as the Planets in their Epicycles, sometime ascending, and sometime descending.
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Let not prophannesse get the vpper hand, nor Popery nor carnall security, which as Prometheus his vulture eate out the heart of Religion, wee may feare, wee may say of them as men doe of snow when it melts not, that it lies for more.
Let not profaneness get the upper hand, nor Popery nor carnal security, which as Prometheus his vulture eat out the heart of Religion, we may Fear, we may say of them as men do of snow when it melts not, that it lies for more.
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For Gods sake you that are our Herculesses against these Gyants, bring downe her that sits as a Queene, let not the people say of you,
For God's sake you that Are our Herculesses against these Giants, bring down her that sits as a Queen, let not the people say of you,
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as men doe of a dead Hawke, a good one if she were aliue. Let your faith out-looke your eyes, and march on valiantly.
as men do of a dead Hawk, a good one if she were alive. Let your faith outlook your eyes, and march on valiantly.
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As for vs Ministers, we should be knowne as Aarons rod was, by blossomming and fruit,
As for us Ministers, we should be known as Aaron's rod was, by blossoming and fruit,
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and like Nabuchadnezzars Ouen, seauen-times hotter then others.
and like Nebuchadnezars Oven, seauen-times hotter then Others.
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God would haue his messengers as an Emperour would haue his wife, without fault, or suspicion of fault.
God would have his messengers as an Emperor would have his wife, without fault, or suspicion of fault.
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We should haue life in our doctrine, and doctrine in our life;
We should have life in our Doctrine, and Doctrine in our life;
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but we haue many like a Rauen, cryes on euery steeple East, West, North and South,
but we have many like a Raven, cries on every steeple East, West, North and South,
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but hauing got her prey she lies downe vnder a sunny banke, and yee heare no more of her;
but having god her prey she lies down under a sunny bank, and ye hear no more of her;
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so many Preachers spare no paines in season and out of season, till they be warme in some fat Parsonage,
so many Preachers spare no pains in season and out of season, till they be warm in Some fat Parsonage,
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then like Demas, they embrace this present world: as the Eagle they flie high, and haue no eye to their nest.
then like Demas, they embrace this present world: as the Eagl they fly high, and have no eye to their nest.
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It is a iudgement when the tongue cleaues to the roofe of the mouth. It is a judgement when the tongue cleaves to the roof of the Mouth.
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When like the Storke, haue a sweet voyce being yong, but a hoarse one in old age, they either Preach not at all,
When like the Stork, have a sweet voice being young, but a hoarse one in old age, they either Preach not At all,
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or as lightning, onely flasheth, but warmes not, and truely how can it be that the cold can warme others,
or as lightning, only flasheth, but warms not, and truly how can it be that the cold can warm Others,
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and he that is dead can quicken others? To end with priuate men.
and he that is dead can quicken Others? To end with private men.
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How many Professors of Religion, with Lots wife haue lookt backe? let these know that many set out of Egypt, that neuer saw the land of Canaan: some like Iohn march furiously, How many Professors of Religion, with Lots wife have looked back? let these know that many Set out of Egypt, that never saw the land of Canaan: Some like John march furiously,
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yet sit downe and catch cold, and fall into a consumption.
yet fit down and catch cold, and fallen into a consumption.
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Some now and then smite sinne a little, as a mother doth a childe that shames her, but loue it well enough;
some now and then smite sin a little, as a mother does a child that shames her, but love it well enough;
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others wound sinne a little but will not kill it.
Others wound sin a little but will not kill it.
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When Elisha bad Ioash take his arrowes & smite on the ground, and be smote thrice and staid.
When Elisha bad Joash take his arrows & smite on the ground, and be smote thrice and stayed.
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The man of God was wrath, and said, thou shouldest haue smitten fiue or sixe times, The man of God was wrath, and said, thou Shouldst have smitten fiue or sixe times,
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then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed it: then Hadst thou smitten Syria till thou Hadst consumed it:
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So if men would but giue their corruption more deadly wounds, they need not be like a Hackney, that tires in the heate of the day,
So if men would but give their corruption more deadly wounds, they need not be like a Hackney, that tires in the heat of the day,
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or a dull Asses trot, that will not last long, or like the children of Ephraim, are armed,
or a dull Asses trot, that will not last long, or like the children of Ephraim, Are armed,
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and carry bowes, yet turne backe in the day of battell; yea, deale vnfaithfully, and turne aside like a deceitfull bow.
and carry bows, yet turn back in the day of battle; yea, deal unfaithfully, and turn aside like a deceitful bow.
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We must tell to these sinking-downe estates, that little decayes will proue great breaches; slidings leade to fallings; indifferency to sencelesnesse. We must tell to these sinking-downe estates, that little decays will prove great Breaches; slidings lead to fallings; indifferency to Senselessness.
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The more a man is inlightened, the worse hee is falling backe. A candle neuer enlightened smels not, but being enlightened, and blowne out, then it stinkes.
The more a man is enlightened, the Worse he is falling back. A candle never enlightened smells not, but being enlightened, and blown out, then it stinks.
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The back-sliders in the seauenth persecution, were punished with strange diseases and euill spirits. When Cranes flye backewards, it is a signe of a tempest.
The backsliders in the Seventh persecution, were punished with strange diseases and evil spirits. When Cranes fly backwards, it is a Signen of a tempest.
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There is nothing but soule weather towards, for him that hath broken couenant with God. When loue tokens are sent home, we say a match is broken. There is nothing but soul weather towards, for him that hath broken Covenant with God. When love tokens Are sent home, we say a match is broken.
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The Lord dwels not in that heart, that hath the goodnesse remoued out of it. When we come into the Kings Pallace, and see all the sumptuous Hangings taken downe;
The Lord dwells not in that heart, that hath the Goodness removed out of it. When we come into the Kings Palace, and see all the sumptuous Hangings taken down;
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we conclude the King is remouing of his lodging. When wee haue shouldred God out of our hearts, our case is miserable:
we conclude the King is removing of his lodging. When we have shouldered God out of our hearts, our case is miserable:
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It is a wondrous danger of a heate to take cold.
It is a wondrous danger of a heat to take cold.
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The Nouatian heresie, a great sect, and many learned men were of them, held, that a reuolter could not bee receiued againe:
The Novatian heresy, a great sect, and many learned men were of them, held, that a revolter could not be received again:
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howsoeuer I abhorre their bleare-eyed error, because I here God say, Returne O back sliding Israel, yet neuerthelesse there is such intricate turnings,
howsoever I abhor their blear-eyed error, Because I Here God say, Return Oh back sliding Israel, yet nevertheless there is such intricate turnings,
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and Meandry windings, that few returne; none without much sorrow and smart: Origens lamentation is wofull, and may affright a faller-backe:
and Meandry windings, that few return; none without much sorrow and smart: Origens lamentation is woeful, and may affright a faller-backe:
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such mens consciences, as a broken legge, wil paine in ill weather. Yet O Lord there is mercy with thee, that thou maist be feared.
such men's Consciences, as a broken leg, will pain in ill weather. Yet Oh Lord there is mercy with thee, that thou Mayest be feared.
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The chiefe Physitian of the soule hath scored vs out a way for deliuery, Reu. 2.5. first, Remember whence thou art fallen:
The chief physician of the soul hath scored us out a Way for delivery, Reu. 2.5. First, remember whence thou art fallen:
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secondly, Repent, cry out against this sinne, hate it, loathe it: lastly, and doe thy first worke:
secondly, repent, cry out against this sin, hate it, loathe it: lastly, and do thy First work:
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neuer rest till thou hast got thy former strength. To these I may adde three more; first. Doe all this quickly.
never rest till thou hast god thy former strength. To these I may add three more; First. Do all this quickly.
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A candle put out, blow the match quickly, and it may enlighten: wee are like sluggards, the longer we lye in bed, are vnwillinger to rise:
A candle put out, blow the match quickly, and it may enlighten: we Are like sluggards, the longer we lie in Bed, Are unwillinger to rise:
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Secondly, ill company is as ill aire, or ill dyet to a man in a consumption, which will hinder his health, not better him:
Secondly, ill company is as ill air, or ill diet to a man in a consumption, which will hinder his health, not better him:
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Lastly, know God loues vs not the worse, if we heartily mourne for our faylings, and flye to him.
Lastly, know God loves us not the Worse, if we heartily mourn for our failings, and fly to him.
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Christ calles his Spouse, faire pleasant, O loue for delights Cant. 7.6. although Chap. 5. she had caught a fall and mar'd her face.
christ calls his Spouse, fair pleasant, Oh love for delights Cant 7.6. although Chap. 5. she had caught a fallen and marred her face.
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Hauing now as a Hawke strucke my talents into the face of seuerall offenders; let me ring my siluer bels in the cares of a growing good man.
Having now as a Hawk struck my Talents into the face of several offenders; let me ring my silver Bells in the Cares of a growing good man.
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It is pitty hee should goe without his due:
It is pity he should go without his due:
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If it be betweene thy flesh and spirit, as was betweene the house of Dauid and Saul, 2 Sam. 3.1. Now there was long warre betweene the house of Saul, and the house of Dauid, but Dauid waxed stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker: If thy flesh be tamer, thy spirit stronger;
If it be between thy Flesh and Spirit, as was between the house of David and Saul, 2 Sam. 3.1. Now there was long war between the house of Saul, and the house of David, but David waxed Stronger, and the house of Saul waxed Weaker and Weaker: If thy Flesh be tamer, thy Spirit Stronger;
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so that thou canst feele olde age, as well by the strength of the soule, as the weakenesse of the body:
so that thou Canst feel old age, as well by the strength of the soul, as the weakness of the body:
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Thy Conscience, Faith, Loue, and all other graces are mightier, and as it were, vp in a swarme in thee:
Thy Conscience, Faith, Love, and all other graces Are Mightier, and as it were, up in a swarm in thee:
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Thou art more watchfull then before: A childe, the older it growes, the lesse it sleepes.
Thou art more watchful then before: A child, the older it grows, the less it sleeps.
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Thou that before wast afraid to follow God in the darke, but now art as a Sea-card needle, standest in the greatest tempests;
Thou that before waste afraid to follow God in the dark, but now art as a Sea-card needle, Standest in the greatest tempests;
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we haue for thee a neast of young ioyes, we open a mine of gold vnto thee,
we have for thee a nest of young Joys, we open a mine of gold unto thee,
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and tell thee thou art a true Christian, crosses cannot crush thee:
and tell thee thou art a true Christian, Crosses cannot crush thee:
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God bindes thee vp among his iewels, and hath made more promises to doe thee good,
God binds thee up among his Jewels, and hath made more promises to do thee good,
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then euer hee made to hold vp the pillars of the world.
then ever he made to hold up the pillars of the world.
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Some it may be accuseth himselfe, alas, I cannot grow, oh would to God I were better.
some it may be Accuseth himself, alas, I cannot grow, o would to God I were better.
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I answere, that Grace growes but slowly, and loseth ground of time. Againe, the blade springs, whilst the husbandman sleepes;
I answer, that Grace grows but slowly, and loses ground of time. Again, the blade springs, while the husbandman sleeps;
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we may be better, and not aware of it. Also there are kindes of growing; trees one while shoote vpward, another while downe.
we may be better, and not aware of it. Also there Are Kinds of growing; trees one while shoot upward, Another while down.
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An Apple may grow one while in greatnesse, after in goodnesse. But I am nothing like so forward as I was at my first conuersion;
an Apple may grow one while in greatness, After in Goodness. But I am nothing like so forward as I was At my First conversion;
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my prayer is weake, my hearing dull. What are thy cloathes too little for thee? a good signe of growing.
my prayer is weak, my hearing dull. What Are thy clothes too little for thee? a good Signen of growing.
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But a man may abate in fiue respects of his former forwardnesse, and be no back-slider;
But a man may abate in fiue respects of his former forwardness, and be no backslider;
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First, so farre as it was new to vs:
First, so Far as it was new to us:
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the lame man, Acts 3. leapt at his first curing, we must not suppose that he did alwaies afterwards in his goings, leape:
the lame man, Acts 3. leapt At his First curing, we must not suppose that he did always afterwards in his goings, leap:
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The Israelites at their deliuery out of Babylons captiuity, their mouthes were filled with laughter, and their tongues with ioy;
The Israelites At their delivery out of Babylons captivity, their mouths were filled with laughter, and their tongues with joy;
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we may not suppose that they alwaies after did nothing but laugh: The Sunne is more acceptable at the rising, then at the setting.
we may not suppose that they always After did nothing but laugh: The Sun is more acceptable At the rising, then At the setting.
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Secondly, so farre as was to byends: we may heare a Preacher set forth the blessings that attend godlinesse;
Secondly, so Far as was to byends: we may hear a Preacher Set forth the blessings that attend godliness;
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as Peace, Wealth, comfort in our Children, and the like: whereupon wee cheerefully set about all Gods businesse;
as Peace, Wealth, Comfort in our Children, and the like: whereupon we cheerfully Set about all God's business;
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but our Lord seeing our vnfitnesse to haue these outward blessings, and so cuts vs short of them:
but our Lord seeing our unfitness to have these outward blessings, and so cuts us short of them:
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wee may then abate of our forwardnesse, so farre as these ends did spur vs on, and be no back-sliders.
we may then abate of our forwardness, so Far as these ends did spur us on, and be no backsliders.
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Thirdly, we may stop so farre as blinde zeale puts vs forward, and bee neuer the worse.
Thirdly, we may stop so Far as blind zeal puts us forward, and be never the Worse.
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A good man in his conuersion, his flesh is as the flesh of a young childe;
A good man in his conversion, his Flesh is as the Flesh of a young child;
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very tender, being but as it were, newly wounded for sinne.
very tender, being but as it were, newly wounded for sin.
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A childe in grace is as one in nature, that feares bug-beares and trifles, which men doe not.
A child in grace is as one in nature, that fears bugbears and trifles, which men do not.
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Now in what he was ouer-scrupulous, ouer-strict, too straight lac't, hee may abate vpon more knowledge,
Now in what he was overscrupulous, overstrict, too straight laced, he may abate upon more knowledge,
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and yet stand his ground in christianity well enough. Fourthly, hee may asswage of what he is at extraordinary times, in dayes of humiliation,
and yet stand his ground in christianity well enough. Fourthly, he may assuage of what he is At extraordinary times, in days of humiliation,
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and yet be no faller backe.
and yet be no faller back.
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Lastly, he may be ouerwhelmed with troubles, or vnder a temptation, or in a spirituall desertion;
Lastly, he may be overwhelmed with Troubles, or under a temptation, or in a spiritual desertion;
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he must not iudge himselfe to be, as he then feeles himselfe to be;
he must not judge himself to be, as he then feels himself to be;
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for all this, it may be said of thee, euen in this case, as Homer said of Diomedes; a little man, but a great soldier. for all this, it may be said of thee, even in this case, as Homer said of Diomedes; a little man, but a great soldier.
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But I in truth am worse then I were.
But I in truth am Worse then I were.
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It may be thou seest thy selfe worse, which argues a better eye-sight, and that a greater light is in thy heart.
It may be thou See thy self Worse, which argues a better eyesight, and that a greater Light is in thy heart.
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In the morning when the roses of the day begin to flower, all the foule corners of a house cannot be seene;
In the morning when the roses of the day begin to flower, all the foul corners of a house cannot be seen;
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but when the Sunne creepes towards the highest Zenith of heauen, euery small spot is apparent.
but when the Sun creeps towards the highest Zenith of heaven, every small spot is apparent.
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Or take it for granted, thou art worse indeed, art humbled for this, dost striue against it mightily,
Or take it for granted, thou art Worse indeed, art humbled for this, dost strive against it mightily,
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as a falling man catcheth at what he can;
as a falling man Catches At what he can;
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is there an amazed kinde of sorrow vpon thee for it? I must tell thee, thou maist be nearer deliuery now, then euer.
is there an amazed kind of sorrow upon thee for it? I must tell thee, thou Mayest be nearer delivery now, then ever.
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The diuels in the Gospell, neuer tortured the possessed more, then at their going out;
The Devils in the Gospel, never tortured the possessed more, then At their going out;
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I haue knowne it freeze the keenest against a thaw, and grow darkest towards breake of day.
I have known it freeze the keenest against a thaw, and grow Darkest towards break of day.
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But I should proue an ill Physition, onely to bid you grow, and not set in at a dead-lift.
But I should prove an ill physician, only to bid you grow, and not Set in At a dead-lift.
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We neede helpe to this businesse, considering that grace in man is like a tender outlandish hearbe brought into our countries;
We need help to this business, considering that grace in man is like a tender outlandish herb brought into our countries;
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we shall haue much adoe to make it prosper. Therefore, 1 Shun sinne, as Ignorance, Pride, Hypocrisie, ill-company, &c. Euill is a step-mother to good:
we shall have much ado to make it prosper. Therefore, 1 Shun sin, as Ignorance, Pride, Hypocrisy, ill-company, etc. Evil is a stepmother to good:
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as an Easterne winde nips our blossomes: as sicknesse that keepes downe a childe;
as an Eastern wind nips our blossoms: as sickness that keeps down a child;
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so doth our transgressions stint and sterue our graces, and make vs vncapable of being bigger.
so does our transgressions stint and starve our graces, and make us uncapable of being bigger.
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2 Get a good conscience that will cast vp thy accounts euery night, and reade thee a curtaine lecture for thy negligence.
2 Get a good conscience that will cast up thy accounts every night, and read thee a curtain lecture for thy negligence.
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3 Thou must haue good store of humility; by descending, thou shalt ascend; the low vallies are euer fruitfullest.
3 Thou must have good store of humility; by descending, thou shalt ascend; the low valleys Are ever fruitfullest.
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4 Labour for spirituall wisedome to be led by the best presidents, to take thy worke out of the best Samplers, to write after the best coppies, to draw a line after the best Painter. Lastly, practise foure duties; first, Meditation; secondly, hearing Gods word; thirdly, Prayer;
4 Labour for spiritual Wisdom to be led by the best Presidents, to take thy work out of the best Samplers, to write After the best copies, to draw a line After the best Painter. Lastly, practise foure duties; First, Meditation; secondly, hearing God's word; Thirdly, Prayer;
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fourthly, to make a good vse of afflictions. 1 Meditate on Gods 3 The excellency of grace. 1 Mercies. 2 His all-seeing eye.
fourthly, to make a good use of afflictions. 1 Meditate on God's 3 The excellency of grace. 1 mercies. 2 His All-seeing eye.
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1 Meditate of Gods fauour to our persons, to our kingdome.
1 Meditate of God's favour to our Persons, to our Kingdom.
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How many dangers haue we beene lyable vnto, haue not the Buls of Basan comp••sed vs about? yet may not our Church sing with the Church of Israel. Many times haue they afflicted me from my youth:
How many dangers have we been liable unto, have not the Bulls of Basan comp••sed us about? yet may not our Church sing with the Church of Israel. Many times have they afflicted me from my youth:
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yet they haue not preuailed against me; the Lord hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked: yet they have not prevailed against me; the Lord hath Cut asunder the cords of the wicked:
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was not King Edward our Darius to build Gods Temple? As for Queene Maries Raigne, it is true:
was not King Edward our Darius to built God's Temple? As for Queen Mary's Reign, it is true:
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sucking the bloud of the Saints, yet but short, and out of those ashes had we a Phaenix, the bloud of the Martyrs was the seed of the Church.
sucking the blood of the Saints, yet but short, and out of those Ashes had we a Phoenix, the blood of the Martyrs was the seed of the Church.
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Did not our late Queene Elizabeth, of thrice blessed memory, account her selfe as a sheepe for the slaughter,
Did not our late Queen Elizabeth, of thrice blessed memory, account her self as a sheep for the slaughter,
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yet did not she outliue sixe or seauen Popes? As for that cruell exploit of eighty eight:
yet did not she outlive sixe or seauen Popes? As for that cruel exploit of eighty eight:
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If it had not beene the Lord who was on our side, they had swallowed vs vp quicke. If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, they had swallowed us up quick.
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What Processions and Masses, said and sung among them, hoping their superstitions would haue giuen them the day? but our heauenly Father so apparently then tooke our part;
What Procession and Masses, said and sung among them, hoping their superstitions would have given them the day? but our heavenly Father so apparently then took our part;
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that it is reported, the great Turke should say, in that fight God was a Lutheran. Had not the Papists yet a further hope, when our Queene should dye;
that it is reported, the great Turk should say, in that fight God was a Lutheran. Had not the Papists yet a further hope, when our Queen should die;
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had they not Esaus thoughts, the dayes of mourning will come shortly, and then, and then, we will slay our brethren the Protestants? But our Sunne did set, and no night followed.
had they not Esaus thoughts, the days of mourning will come shortly, and then, and then, we will slay our brothers the Protestants? But our Sun did Set, and no night followed.
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As for that matchlesse plot, the Gunpowder-treason; before, their practises were fire and fagot; now, fire and powder;
As for that matchless plot, the Gunpowder treason; before, their practises were fire and faggot; now, fire and powder;
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they would haue brought Doomes-day vpon three Kingdomes at once: Then had the songs of our Temples ceased;
they would have brought Doomsday upon three Kingdoms At once: Then had the songs of our Temples ceased;
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we might haue named our children Icabods; yea, when our Noble Prince tooke his late long iourney, they clapt their wings, and began to crow:
we might have nam our children Icabods; yea, when our Noble Prince took his late long journey, they clapped their wings, and began to crow:
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but, Blessed be the Lord, who hath not giuen vs as a prey to their teeth.
but, Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
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If I should stand here a whole day, I could not recount Gods goodnesse to vs. As the Cherubins wings hung ouer the Mercy-seate, If I should stand Here a Whole day, I could not recount God's Goodness to us As the Cherubim wings hung over the Mercy-seat,
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so doth Gods mercies ouer vs. Are not wee reserued for better times then our fore-fathers were? where hath the Gospell shined more then here? hath not a pillar of fire,
so does God's Mercies over us are not we reserved for better times then our Forefathers were? where hath the Gospel shined more then Here? hath not a pillar of fire,
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and a cloud guided vs aboue threescore yeares? As a man that at the beginning of a cleare night counts the stars,
and a cloud guided us above threescore Years? As a man that At the beginning of a clear night counts the Stars,
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but after a while, they appeare so fast, that he is confounded.
but After a while, they appear so fast, that he is confounded.
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Our stars, our Preachers, in the beginning of our late Queenes Raigne might easily haue beene numbred;
Our Stars, our Preachers, in the beginning of our late Queens Reign might Easily have been numbered;
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but who can reckon vp our shining lampes now? So that wee may say of our Land,
but who can reckon up our shining lamps now? So that we may say of our Land,
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as Siluius said of Rhodes, It is alwaies in the Sunne; our Mustard-seede is a spreading tree, and birds build in it.
as Siluius said of Rhodes, It is always in the Sun; our Mustard seed is a spreading tree, and Birds built in it.
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What must we say to all this? Heare the Apostles aduice, 2 Cor. 7.1. Hauing therefore these promises, let vs perfect holinesse:
What must we say to all this? Hear the Apostles Advice, 2 Cor. 7.1. Having Therefore these promises, let us perfect holiness:
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what are oure, promises? nay, hauing these performances, let vs perfect holinesse, and increase in godlinesse.
what Are our, promises? nay, having these performances, let us perfect holiness, and increase in godliness.
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The best hearbs grow in the sun-shine: our Summer flowers are the best flowers:
The best herbs grow in the sunshine: our Summer flowers Are the best flowers:
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we must hatch and ripen too vnder Gods wing of mercy, or we shall neuer be ought.
we must hatch and ripen too under God's wing of mercy, or we shall never be ought.
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2 Consider well of Gods all-seeing eye, and thou canst not but mend. The masters eye makes the horse fat, and the field fruitfull.
2 Consider well of God's All-seeing eye, and thou Canst not but mend. The Masters eye makes the horse fat, and the field fruitful.
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If a Magistrate would but well weigh, though he be a God of men, yet he is a man of God;
If a Magistrate would but well weigh, though he be a God of men, yet he is a man of God;
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Ye are Gods; alas, but metaphoricall Gods, a Dietie of some threescore and tenne yeares; and then he that whileome was a Iudge, must himselfe be iudged; You Are God's; alas, but metaphorical God's, a Diety of Some threescore and tenne Years; and then he that whileome was a Judge, must himself be judged;
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it would make him not winke in one cause, and haue Ly•ceus eyes in another.
it would make him not wink in one cause, and have Ly•ceus eyes in Another.
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If our great men would but dwell on these thoughts, they would with flaming courage speake for God on the Bench, and in the Parliament-house too.
If our great men would but dwell on these thoughts, they would with flaming courage speak for God on the Bench, and in the Parliament-house too.
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3 Ponder well the excellency of Grace, and it will cause thee to stirre vp the gift of God, 2 Tim. 1.6.
3 Ponder well the excellency of Grace, and it will cause thee to stir up the gift of God, 2 Tim. 1.6.
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It establisheth the heart, and like an Atlas vnderprops vs in dangers, it changeth the minde,
It Establisheth the heart, and like an Atlas underprops us in dangers, it changes the mind,
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so that we shall turne no more to our former course of sinning;
so that we shall turn no more to our former course of sinning;
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whereas, good nature, education, wisedome, cannot alter one quality, but so as a Wolfe in Sheepe skins, will turne to his olde by as againe:
whereas, good nature, education, Wisdom, cannot altar one quality, but so as a Wolf in Sheep skins, will turn to his old by as again:
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The guilt of any thing will weare off:
The guilt of any thing will wear off:
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Riches will take her to her wings as an Eagle, saith Salomon, on which if thou ••ts• thy heart, thou hangst thy iewell at an Eagles legge that will flye away with it.Riches will take her to her wings as an Eagl, Says Solomon, on which if thou ••ts• thy heart, thou hangest thy jewel At an Eagles leg that will fly away with it.
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All earthly things in time of misery, is as a heape of snow, which melts away in a hot day, and makes the wayes miery:
All earthly things in time of misery, is as a heap of snow, which melts away in a hight day, and makes the ways miery:
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But grace is a cordiall in euery sicknesse, a house in euery storme:
But grace is a cordial in every sickness, a house in every storm:
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In all troubles it makes the Church our Chayre, our Faith our Feast, and Heauen our home.
In all Troubles it makes the Church our Chair, our Faith our Feast, and Heaven our home.
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Who will not worke hard for this wages, and sow much, to reape much of this graine?
Who will not work hard for this wages, and sow much, to reap much of this grain?
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The second dutie, as a pully to set thy clocke on going, is a diligent hearing of Gods word, that is our foode, 1 Pet. 2.2. As new borne babes, desire the sincere milke of the word, that ye may grow thereby.
The second duty, as a Pulley to Set thy clock on going, is a diligent hearing of God's word, that is our food, 1 Pet. 2.2. As new born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.
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There must be nutriment to augmentation; manuring makes Plants flourish; feeding makes children and cattell grow.
There must be nutriment to augmentation; manuring makes Plants flourish; feeding makes children and cattle grow.
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Gods word is our pasci and nasci, birth and breeding: and yet alas how few respect it, and amongst those that are swift to heare,
God's word is our Pasture and Nasci, birth and breeding: and yet alas how few respect it, and among those that Are swift to hear,
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how many haue we, that are like men sicke of an Atrophy, eate much, but thriue not? We heare much, but practise not;
how many have we, that Are like men sick of an Atrophy, eat much, but thrive not? We hear much, but practise not;
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like a bul-rush, drie, though in a wet place.
like a bulrush, dry, though in a wet place.
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Thirdly, prayer is a supporting stone in this Building, and a good stake in this hedge;
Thirdly, prayer is a supporting stone in this Building, and a good stake in this hedge;
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This the Apostle Peter practised for our instruction, and the rest of the Apostles together, Luke 17.5. Encrease our faith, for all comes from God that's good; This the Apostle Peter practised for our instruction, and the rest of the Apostles together, Lycia 17.5. Increase our faith, for all comes from God that's good;
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Paul may plant, and Apollo water, but God giues the increase. Either it is himselfe, or from himselfe.Paul may plant, and Apollo water, but God gives the increase. Either it is himself, or from himself.
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Now prayer sets God on worke, and God sets Heauen and earth on worke. He hath pawn'd his word to heare vs. His Name is a heare• of prayers.
Now prayer sets God on work, and God sets Heaven and earth on work. He hath pawned his word to hear us His Name is a heare• of Prayers.
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Lastly, make a good vse of crosses and troubles;
Lastly, make a good use of Crosses and Troubles;
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let them doe the worke they are sent for, plucke thy heart from the world, exercise thy faith and patience, let them driue thee to God, rowze vp thy prayer,
let them do the work they Are sent for, pluck thy heart from the world, exercise thy faith and patience, let them driven thee to God, rouse up thy prayer,
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and chaine thine eare to his heauenly-voyce.
and chain thine ear to his heauenly-voyce.
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Grace is like some kinde of Fowles, the fattest in the hardest weather, as a sea-bird that build 〈 ◊ 〉 nest in a storme,
Grace is like Some kind of Fowls, the Fattest in the Hardest weather, as a sea-bird that built 〈 ◊ 〉 nest in a storm,
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as a palme tree that is taller for pressing.
as a palm tree that is Taller for pressing.
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I haue now said what I can in this point, Let vs heare the Apostle Paul speake, 1 Thess. 4.1. Brethren, wee exhort you by the Lord Iesus, that yee would abound more and more;
I have now said what I can in this point, Let us hear the Apostle Paul speak, 1 Thess 4.1. Brothers, we exhort you by the Lord Iesus, that ye would abound more and more;
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You looke how your children grow, and will now and then cast vp your bookes to see how your estates thriue, you will walke into your Gardens and to your Countrey houses, to view the comming forward of your 〈 … 〉, and corne;
You look how your children grow, and will now and then cast up your books to see how your estates thrive, you will walk into your Gardens and to your Country houses, to view the coming forward of your 〈 … 〉, and corn;
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for Gods sake •ooke to the ••well 〈 … 〉 the soule in the bosome, God 〈 … 〉 selues good,
for God's sake •ooke to the ••well 〈 … 〉 the soul in the bosom, God 〈 … 〉 selves good,
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and crowne you for doing yo•• 〈 … 〉 into whose hands I commit you, the Lord of heauen make you know the things that belong to your peace,
and crown you for doing yo•• 〈 … 〉 into whose hands I commit you, the Lord of heaven make you know the things that belong to your peace,
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& not outstand the day of your visitation. Now is our Spring-time. When one is dead, his dayes of thriuing are gone.
& not outstand the day of your Visitation. Now is our Springtime. When one is dead, his days of thriving Are gone.
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There is hope of a tree, saith Iob, that it may sprought, though it be cut vp, There is hope of a tree, Says Job, that it may sprought, though it be Cut up,
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yet by the sent of water it will bud; but man is sicke and dyeth, and perisheth. yet by the sent of water it will bud; but man is sick and Dies, and Perishes.
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Whilest we haue time let vs doe good, let our eyes be in our heads; The Lord God make vs wise vnto Saluation. Amen. FJNIS.
Whilst we have time let us do good, let our eyes be in our Heads; The Lord God make us wise unto Salvation. Amen. FINIS.
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